SUPPING INTELLIGENCE.

» JT ,,„ irr.mup < This Afternoon 19.42 HIGH V ATER--- ( To . morrow Morning, 11.10 SUN SET.—This Evening. 6.54 >r\ T RISE.—Te-raorrow Morning, 4.40 MOON'S AGE.--Last Quarter, 2Sth, '9.44 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Taupo, s.s., Carey, from East Coa3t and South Go-ahead, S.s., Helander, from Gisborne Kriemhildba, schooner, from Wungaroa Lancashire Lass, cutter, from Tnuranga Blanche, schooner. Rennie. from Aitutaki DEPARTURES. Maggie Paterson. schooner, for Kaipara Hauraki p.s., Oakes, for Waitara Glencee, barque, Carey, for Bateman's Bay, N.S.W.

IMPORTS.

Per Blanche;, from Rarotonga, :-— 21 tons copra, 50 bales cotton, 1 ton coffee,'2o crates oranges.—Owen and Graham, agents.

ARRIVAL OF THE BLANCHE.

The schooner Blanche. Captain Rennie, arrived from Arutaki and Rarotonfra last night with a cargo of copra, cotton, and coffee. She left Rarotonsra on the 7th instant, and Aitutaki on the flth. During Pie first half of the fair winds were experienced, but during the latter half she had a succession of light variable winds and calms. Sighted the Barrier on Friiav, at norm. Thence till arrival westerly winds and calms. Passengers: Mr Deberri, Mr Simon. Whe^ the Blanche left. Rarotonga, the Coronet which left here on had not arrived, and theEdithwas expected daily from Penrhyn. Captain Ronnie, of the Blanche, reports that the barque Camil'e, loaded with timber for Sydney, passed the island of Aitritaki on the Bth. She wa=? last from Tahiti, having put in there laaky. The schooner Fnerar.Captain Savory, cleared to-day for the Friendly Islands. She has a fuil C'-r^o of timber ana general merchandise, and will sail at once. * The schooner Nellie is on her way to this port with a cargo consisting of 20 tons flour, 33 <--=>sV:s heef, 10 cases cheese, and 16 cases bacon. She sailed on the 19th inst. Tb<"> schooner Arcadia, which left Lytteiton a few days a??o, will call at Napier and land part of her carg-o, and will then come on here. She has on board— "op Napier : 300 sacks flour, 150 sacks malt. For Auckland : 100 sacks oats, 100 sacks flour, and 40 sacks sharps. The barque Qlencoe sailed yesterday for Bate nifnsßav. N..5.W., in ballast. , She is to load there with iron bark timber for the Huranui Bridge The bri£<antine Ada C. Owen is to sail for Noumea to-morrow. The barquentine Prince Alfred cleared at Lvttelton for the Kaipara onthe lr'th inst. The p.a. Hauraki-erot away this morning from the Manukau for Waitara. The topsad schooner Maggie Paterson sailed to-day for the Kaipara in ballast. Captain Peterson, late chief officer of the « = Southern Cross, has been appointed to the command of the p.s. Manaia, plying between Nanier a^d Wairoa. . The s.s. Go-ahead, Captain Helander, arrived from Gisborne yesterday, with a cargo of wool, etc. She immediately, on arrival, went along side the ship Famenoth, for the purpose of shiDping the wool into that vessel. _ The s.s Tau do came in last night from Taura"°-a and the south. She left Dunedin on the 29th inst. Passengers: Rev, and Mrs Dutton and family, Mrs Graham, Rev. Mr Still Captain Fernandez. Hon. Mr Whitaker, Messrs Simpson, Cox, Linnie, Mahoney, Price, Dransfield. W ratt, Mann, Hamlin. Shepherd, Ford Harding, Smith. Shera, O'Sullivan, New bold, Goldsmith, and four 3teerage.—Henderson & Macfarlane, agents. The s.s. Taupo leaves tor Russell at o oclock thls evening. She is expected back on Wed nesday, and is announced to leave for Tauranga, Gisborne, and the South, on Thursday, at' 4 p.m. The p.s. Geelong is to leave the Manukau to day for Hokianga. ,_.,._.._, The s.s. Go-ahead, Captain Helander, is advertised to sail for Gisborne at 5 p.m. to morrow (Tuesday). . • The brigantine Omaha arrived at Kohimarama on Saturday from the Chathams with a cargo of cattle. She called at Mercury Bay on the wav up, and landed T7 sheep and 10 head of cattle. She came up harbour on Saturday evening. _• _ , ~ , . The s.s. lona, which has been laid up during the wfl«k for overhaul, will resume her running to the North this afternoon at 5 o'clock. Since she has been in harbour.she has been thoroughly cleaned inside and out, and a fresh coat of paint gives her a smart and-new appearance.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

E. H. Power. —Your letter will have early attention. We have to ask tho patience ef corres pondents in respect to a large accumu lation of letters, which we shall take the earliest opportunity of dealing with.

BIRTHS.

[The price for inserting birth notices in this column is reduced to one shilling; other notices as before.]

IS AACS.—At " Avoca," on the 25th November.

Mrs. Alfred E. Isaacs of a daughter. TUDEHOPE.—On the 24th November, at her residence. Grey-street, Mrs. T. Tudehope of a daughter.

SEKUP.—On the 25th November, 1877, at her residence, Alexandra-street, Mrs. John Sekup of a son.—Thames papers please copy.

MARRIAGE.

COCHRANE—NOLAN.—On 19th November, at St. Mark's Church, Remuera, by the Right Rev. the Bishop of Auckland, assisted by the Rev. Joseph Bates, "William Stephen Cochrane to Sophia Sarah Nolan, both of Auckland.

DEATHS.

RYBURN.—On the 25th November, at Wai puna, Panmure, Isabella, relict of the late Mr. Jas. Ryburn, of Campbelltown, Argyleshire, aged 83 years.

The funeral will leave the residence of Mr. Stewart, Waipuna, Panmure, for the West Tamaki Cemetery, on Tuesday, the 27th inst., at 2 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED "The Evening," "The Morning News," and "and The Echo."

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1877.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance: For the future in the distance, , And the good __at we can do

The present Parliament ought to be known to fame as the " Privileges-and-Points-of- Order-Parliament." Half the sittings have been frittered away in profitless discussions on questions of privilege and points of order, raised, in the great majority of cases not from a sincere desire to conserve the dignity and purity of Parliament, but to snatch time to execute some political manoeuvre, to avoid a defeat, or to inflict a wound on some political adversary. The House has ia many of these privilege cases

strained at a gnat and swallowed a camel. While virtuously indignant speeches have been made, breathing the purest patriotism, members have in dulged in scandalous recriminations ; have used expressions under the protection of Parliamentary privilege, which, under ordinary circumstances would provoke a. breach of the peace ; and have generally conspired to degrade Parliament in the eyes of the country. The demoralization into which Parliament has fallen is clearly attributable to the breaking-up of constitu tional parties, the vicious example of a few political trimmers, and the injudicious and hot-headed conduct of Major Atkinson, both as Premier and leader of the Opposi tion. Major Atkinson is one of those men in whom the bump of combativeness is abnormally developed. A long period of uninterrupted and practically unchecked official sway has unfitted him for the posi tion of a calm, dignified, and judicious party leader, and not until some gentle man more qualified to give weight and influence to a constitutional opposition takes his place will opposition be come better than a mere fight for the loaves and fishes of office. In the latest privilege debate many expressions were used by Mr Rolleston, Major Atkin son, and others which were scarcely less objectionable and less in breach of good taste than those unjustly fastened on Dr. Wallis. Major Atkinson went so far as to accuse the Doctor of "false pretences," and Mr Swanson added a! corollary to the debate when he remarked that " if anyone in the gallery that day thought that members believed the accusations they had .just been making against each other, probably he would come to the conclusion that Dr Wallis' words were not so far wide of She mark after all." If Dr Wallis had really used the words attributed to him, we should be the last to endeavour to justify them, but the phrase, "rogues and trim mers," nowhere occurs in our report of his speech atjtho Choral Hal I, and could only have slipped into the " Herald" by some occult process which we do hot care to characterise. To Mr Fox it appears to have a matter of small moment whether the report in the " Herald was garbled or not, and evidently he was above making inquiry. Still smart ing under the severe oratorical castigation inflicted by Dr Wallis during the debate on the second reading of the Local Option Bill, Mr Fox was inflamed with a burning desire of revenge, and seized upon the first opportunity that presented itself. He has taken nothing by his motion, beyond cast ing another blot on the annals of the country by raising a debate which was characterised by bitter recrimination and party animosity.

The ratepayers in the vicinity of Mount Eden are at present agitating for the construction of a road, which will cross the face of the targets at the Rifle-range, and thus render it impossible for the Volunteers to practise there without considerable danger to passevs-by. The officers of the various Vf_lunteer companies intend to meet this week, to consider the matter, and take what steps they may deem advisable to prevent the loss of such an excellent rifle-range.

On the evenings of Tuesday, Wednes day, -and Thursday last, (nights of the races at Dargaville), the Howard Variety Troupe gave entertainments in the district hall, which was crowded on each occasion. Messrs. Bertie, W. and T. Seton, Davey, Tony Ray, Merton brothers, and Milbtirn, in their various songs, dances, gymnastic feats, musical selections, &c, gave great satisfaction. They also appeared at Helensville on Friday night to a well filled hall.

Mr Manders, in a fit of virtuous indig nation, denounced the Press of the colony as having during the present session con tained "contemptible and cowardly insinua tions against members." There is an old proverb that people who live in glass houses should not throw stones. It will be remembered that during the earlier part of the session Mr Manders was himself called to account for certain scandalous letters which lie admitted having written to an obscene print in a bucolic district in Otago.- Has this gay Lothario entirely forgotten the reports which appeared in the Dunedin newspapers during the first week of the session, when a tender and confiding housekeeper sought the protection of the Resident Magistrate's Court in order to rescue her Lares and Penates from the maws of Manders, the faithless, who had married another, and left her to mourn ?

The Rev Charles Clark isj drawiug crowded houses at Kuniara.

A fire at _Sew Plymouth on Sunday moyning destroyed Miss Retford's tobacco nist's shop. The building was insured for £200 in the South British, and £100 in the New Zealand Company, the stock being insured in the latter Company for £600.

A number of Legislative Councillors hav ing left the Empire city in order to look after their flocks and herds, a call of the Council has been ordered for Friday next. In the Thames Borough Council, on Friday last, the Mayor—Mr Macdonald— entered into a long explanation with refer ence to the publication of certain telegrams from Mr Rowe. His Worship stated that he had published the documents, which were not marked "private" or '•'confidential," to save Mr Rowe from falling into a trap. He condemned Mr Dean, the Town Clerk; for meddling in municipal politics, and re marked that "if the Town Clerk were not prevented by his position from intriguing, surely he, as Mayor, might endeavour to euchre him. What was sauce for the goose was sauce for the gander." He accused Mr Dean of endeavouring to divide the votes between Messrs Rowe and Renshaw, in order to get a third person in. Mr Dean, in reply, contended that the telegrams were private*; and denied having intrigued. After considerable discussion, amotion was carried to the effect that there was nothing in the action of the Mayor calling for comment.

A match is to be fired fit the Rifle-range on Saturday between teams of English and Colonial-born riflemen. The match is exciting some interest amongst those interested in Volunteer matters, as it is most likely to be closely contested.

An entertainment of a very interesting character was held on Friday evening last, in the new school-room, at Pakuranga, near Wairoa, iti aid of the funds of the Sunday school of the district for a new supply of books to the school library. Mr Reid occupied the chair, and in a pleasant speech spoke of the conditions and propects of the school, towards the building of which the settlers had,largely contributed. The first part of the programme consisted of hymns by the choir, "Home over There," and " Almost persuaded ;" also an address by Mr Lord, the superintendent, and a speech by Rev Thomas Norrie. Mrs Muir gave a humourous reading, "Widow Simpson's Spoons;" Miss Allen, a recitation, "The Reign of Baby ;" both were well received, and created much fun. Miss Goldsbro' gave the "Little Boy that died" in a pathetic manner, and Mr Clark gave " Half-way Doings" with a good moral. A visitor from Auckland gave a reading. Mr Reid, the j chairman, gave "The poor man's grave," j and Mr Muir read the well-known story j of "Leek-seed Chapel." Ihe solo ana j chorus, " Loved at Home" by the choir, j was eminently successful. A bountiful tea I was provided in the interval, to which more ; than 150 persons sat down. At the close of the entertainment the usual thanks were accorded to the chairman, singers, and speakers. AYe are sure tlntt the many friends of Mr J. Wright, Hopetown-street, Ponsonby, j will be glad to learn that he has successfully undergone a most painful operation by Drs Philson and Young, on Thursday evening last, • and is making rapid progress towards complete recovery. . Mr Wright has been a .settler in the province for 15 years, and is known to . many in the good he has done from time | to time in an unassuming way.

Rev. R. Taylor will deliver his excellent ecture this evening on " John Ashworth," .n the Pitt-street United Methodist Church.

A correspondent under the signature of | " Full Private," writes inquiring : —(1.) - Whether Colonel (afterwards General Chute) was not full Colonel of the 70th Regiment in New Zealand; and (2.) Whether there were any other full Colonels serving with their regiments in this colony. —(1.) [Yes ! —(2.) The regiments serving here with full Colonels wore, 50th, 1 ; 40th, 1 ; 57th, 2 ; 65th, 2 ; GSth, 1 ; 70th, 2 ; 43rd, I.—Ed. E.S.] Mr F. Whitaker was a passenger from Wellington by the s.s. Taupo yesterday, having paired with Mr Seaton. The weekly report of the Auckland Lunatic Asylum shews that the total num ber of inmates en Saturday last was 179. We have; received an explanation of the alleged negligence of the look-out men at the Bay of Islands, in omitting to report vessels passing south, which have stood in close for that purpose. The men are not so rnueh to blame as popularly believed. It appears that there are no look-out men proper at the station, but the two boatmen who compose Capt^, Bakei's crew are employed m that capacity when they have nothing else to do. On the last occasion complained of, when the Bella Mary was not telegraphed to Auckland, we are informed that the two men were busy cleaning buoys at the time, by the direction of Capt. Baker : consequent!}'- there was no one at the station to see the signals displayed by Captain Fisher. While admitting the validity of the excuse, we hold the opinion that the importance to this port of being made acquainted beforehand of the approach of vessels from the north is fully worth what it would cost to engage a third man, who could -take his turn in the boat when required, and at other times be on the look-out. We have received the following acknow ledgement from- Mr Hassard, who, it will be remembered, was seriously- injured at Messrs Bycroft and Co.'s flour-mill. Onehunga :—" I beg leave to return my sincere thanks to the Onehunga Dramatic Club for their kiuduess in giving me a benefit, and for the sum of £3, the proceeds thereof. —George Hassard, Princes street, Onehunga." Messrs Thompson and Prater, the enterprising knights of the hammer, who have erected commodious and handsomely designed auction rooms at Wangarei, will on the sth December next begin a new era in the commercial progress of the North by holding the first wool sale in the district. About 160 bales of excellent wool have been catalogued, and it is expected that there will be a large attendance oflocal and Auckland buyers. Messrs Thompson and Prater's arrangements will be a great con venience to the Northern districts, as they will enable flock-owners to realize on the spot, and will doubtless import a stimulus to pastoral pursuits.

The members of the Hobson corps are requested to assemble at the drill-shed to-morrow evening,_ at half-past seven o'clock, for a march out.

Rev. Wm. Tinsley preached his farewell sermon last evening to his late congiegation in Alexandra-street. The church was filled by an attentive congregation, among whom were many strangers. The rev. gentleman preached from Phillippians, c. 1 v. 23, "For I am in a strait betwixt two ; having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ, which is far better." Mr Tinsley elucidated the text with his usual ability, making it the basis of a funeral discourse on the death of Henry Collison, who had been one of their most energetic teachers in the Sunday school attached to Alexandra-street. At the close of his discourse he referred very briefly to his four years' ministry in Auck land, and hoped, although he might never meet them again, that the good seed he had sown, gathered from the storehouse of Scripture, would bring forth a harvest in other years. Mr Tinsley reserved his last words for Wednesday evening next, when a tea-party will be held, and words of parting and greeting be exchanged between the people and their ministers.

Tlus evening the Burgesses of Onehunga will meet in the Masonic Hall at 7.30 o'clock, to hear addresses from candidates for the Mayorship of that Borough, Messrs Jackson and Waller.

A telegram in our issue of Saturday last reported the finding of the body of a mur dered man at Palrnerston North. Subse quently the police arrested a man named Harry Thompson, who had been a [mate of the murdered man, George Olandt. Towels and clothes stained with blood were found in Thompson's whare, and a leaf of a book found near the body was missing from a book found in Thompson's bedroom.

By the last ship from England Messrs B. Gittos and Son received from a friend three beautiful pianofortes of the most chaste design and finish. They are for sale, and as the firm is not in this line of business, the instruments will be offered at a considerable reduction on the ordinaiy prices. Two are of handsome Avalnut case, and the other is finely polished rosewood. The tone is sweet and mellow, and at the same time brilliant. The firm solicits an inspection. We have received from the Government printer, copies of a number of Bills as amended by the Legislative Council. There was a false alarm of fire last even ing at the close of the services in the churches, and a rush was made in the direction of a lurid glare to the south of Mount Eden. The fire was found to be in a piece of bush behind Mr Buckland's house. Mr Superintendent Hughes and the Brigade turned out promptly, but their services were happily not needed. The " Waikato Times" condemns " the factious opposition carried on against the present Government, to the great waste of time, and neglect of the real business of the country " At a public meeting held at Hamilton on Friday last, a resolution was passed urging the Government to place a sum on the estimates for the erection of a bridge to connect East and West Hamilton. "Anti-Trash" asks: ''Can you inform me why no ." Comic " weekly (or weakly) is started in this town, when the author of the "Old Woman's" critique on the pictures at the Museum (of last Saturday's date) is so well adapted to ensure the success of such an enterprise, as manager or other wise."—[We are not responsible for our contemporary's art critiques.—Ed. E.S.] The foundation stone of the New Pah Farm Mansion which is being erected to the order of the hon. James Williamson was laid on Saturday with some ceremony by Master James Williamson. After the ceremony lunch was partaken of, Mr H. Keane, of Thistle Hotel, being the caterer. After the usual loyal toasts, the health of Mr James _ Williamson was proposed by Mr Heron in a neat speech, and was duly responded to. The healths of Mr Mahoney, the architect, and the contractors, Messrs Keane and Jenkinson, were also drunk. The land and mansion will cost about £20,000.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow Esq., R.M.) EXTRA GLASSES. James Kennedy, Mary Ann Alexander, Frederick Alderton, and George Blake were charged with drunkenness, and fined ss. and costs each. JAMES AND ELIZA. James Eccles was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Chancery-street last night, to the terror of the gentle in habitants of that peaceful locality. Prisoner pleaded guilty, but attributed the fault to the fire. He" heard the bells ringing, and went to see where the blaze was. It was only a " sell," and therefore he felt rather angry when he returned. Fined 20s. and costs. Eliza Rice, a very old offender, was charged with a similar offence in Lorne street. Sergeant Mulville stated the particulars. Prisoner was drunk in Lome-street at one

o'clock this nmrning, and was talking in a very loud voice. Fined 20s and costs. THE MOUNT EDEN BARBER. John Thackaberry, another old gaol-bird, was charged wife drunkenness. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Mr Barstow remarked that this was the 63th offence recorded against the prisoner. He was qualifying himself for a two years' sentence. Prisoner expressed his sorrow. Fined 10s and costs. -CHEAP fares. Jas. Matthews was charged with travelling between Gisborne and Auckland on the s.s. Go-ahead, without a ticket. The captain of the vessel appeared, and stated that the prisoner was a respectable person, and had paid the money. He would therefore ask that the case be discharged. His Worship remarked on the impro priety of withdrawing these charges, and stated that the penalty for such au offence was £10. The case might be struck oft". : WOUNDING WITH INTENT. Johff Rose, on remand, was charged with feloniously and maliciously wounding Patrick Crowley, by striking him with an uuknown instrument. Mr Sub-Inspector Pardy stated that Crowley had narrowly escaped with his life. He had been under medical attendance at the Hospital, and was only now sufficiently recovered to be present at the Court. He did not wish to prosecute the prisoner, and asked that the charge be withdrawn. His Worship gave the prisoner, a hitherto respectable young man, some sound, excellent advice, and discharged him. vagrancy. Georgina Lee, on remand, was charged with having no visible lawful means of obtaining a livelinood. There being a hope of saving the prisoner from her bad course of life, the charge was withdrawn. . NEGLECTING A WIFE. William Healey was called on to shew cause for failing to contribute towards the support of his wife. The prisoner did not appear, and a warrant was issued for his apprehension. damaging property. Thos. Sadgrove, Samuel Green, and Richard Wells were charged with damaging certain lands at Mount Eden, the property of Her Majesty the Queen. The case was withdrawn. an undutiful son. Thos. Narramore was summoned to shew cause f_r failing to contribute towards the support of his mother, he being of sufficient ability to do so. It was stated that the prisoner had been dealt with at the Thames, and an order of 2s. Q(\. per week made. This concluded the business.

DISTRICT COURT.—This Day

(Before F. D. Fenton, Esq., District Judge.)

Keene and Jenkinson v. Ring and Home. —Claim, £60 ; damages. Mr Hesketh for plaintiff; Mr Brookfield for defendant. Mr Hesketh stated that the award in this case had not yet been made, as Mr Home had been engaged at Coromandel ; conse cpuently Mr John Phillips had jnot been able finally to arrange between the parties. The matter was, therefore, allowed to stand over for a fortnight. PaMartelli v. Percival. Claim, £9-1- 6s 6d.— Mr James Russell for plaintiff, and Mr Walter J. Hill for defendant.—This was ?a claim for mortgage and interest.—The plaintiff's counsel stated that in consequence of the absence of the principle witness<from the Registration office at Taranaki, he must ask for another adjournment of the case. The deed in this case had been lost. — Mr Hill said he must oppose the adjourn' ment, as his client, Captain Percival, of Taranaki, hao. never had the deed in his possession. There had been a fair offer of arrangement, to which plaintiff at first was inclined to assent, but subsequently had taken a different course. Mr Russell still pressed for adjournment, which was kindly granted plaintiff; paying costs, £3 3s. ADJOURNED. Owen and Graham v. W. H. Seccombe, claim, £55 8s 9d (Mr Hesketh for plaintiff) W. J. Clarke v. Thomas E. Fitzgerald, claim £9S Bs.

Opening of the New Slaughter- House.

The new Slaughterhouse at the Western Springs was opened to-day by His Worship the Mayor. The members of the City Council and Harbour Board, and the butchers of the city received invitations to be present at the ceremony, and the party, consisting of between sixty and seventy persons started in three four-horse drags at half-past eleven "this morning, and arrived at the ground, after a pleasant drive, at about ten minutes to twelve.

The buildings were designed by Mr Mahoney, the architect, and built by Mr Cornwell, of Lome-street; the amount of the tender being £1365. A further contract for fencing was also taken by Mr Corwell at £297. The erection of the Slaughter-house has occupied about four months. The main building is 266 feet long. It is made up of si_r connected abattoirs, each being 32 feet long by 17 feet wide, the spaces between being utilised for pens, each house having a bullock pen on one side and a speep pen on the other. The fence at the back is separated from the buildings by a road along which the animals arefjdriven.to the pens. At intervals on this roadway are barrier gates by which the progress of the animals is checked at the particular pen into which it is desired to drive them. The abattoirs are simple and light in design, with gable ends and plenty of ventilation. Each killing house is divided into three parts. In the front is the hanging depart ment, with two strong baulks parallel to one another about 9ft from the floor, and furnished with travelling gambles, on which the carcases, after being dressed, will be suspended, being carried along by the gambles to the door. An objection which is made to these is, that they are not carried beyond the door, so that the meat might be lowered directly on to the drays, instead of as at present, having to be taken down and carried by the men to the dray. The car case rooms are each 16ft by 17ft. At the back are the pithing and offal depart ments. The slaughtering takes place in the former, by a very simple process. A man furnished with a spear stands on a platform above the animals as they are driven in, and selecting his victim, delivers a well-aimed blow at the back of his neck, which, piercing the spinal marrow, kills him at once. This mode of killing is said to be the most painless of all that have been suggested. Occupying a smaller section of the back is the offal and washing room, which is 10 feet by 5 feet.- The pig slaughterhouse is a detached build ing to the northward of the main edifice. It is of cruciform shape and is 20ft by 17ft. The arrangements for cleanliness show that the importance of this feature has been duly considered. A ten inch drain runs at the back of the buildings which will convey the semirings of the houses to a large tank which is at once to be built on the slope leading down to Motion's Mill. Ultimately it is purposed to carry the drainage right away to the salt water creek below the mill. In each abattoir the water is laid on from the Ponsonby reservoir, and a slop* cock hose and nozzle supply the means of flush ing the floors. We shall have an opportu nity of examining the details of the build ings jwhen we have seen them in use. To. day we must confine ourselves to the open ing ceremony. On the arrival of the party at the place, the first half- j hour was spent in roaming oyer the buildings, and examining the provision made for the slaughtermen. A few of , the butchers indulged in rather premature : grumbling because the arrangements were not strictly in accordance •with their ideas. It would be better for them to wait and see huw things turn out before they.say more,

as, for what they know to the contrary, the alterations may be, and probably are, improvements. His Worship, rightly deeming that example teaches better than precept, ordered a bullock to be slaughtered in No. 1 house, and as there were several animals already in the pens the order was carried out immediately, and with such dexterity and dispatch as to meet with general approbation. At a quarter to one the I company adjourned; to the pig nouse where a cold collation had been prepared by host Keaue, of the Thistle Hotel. After this had , been;done justice to silence was proclaimed, I and

His Worship spoke as follows :—He need uotj state the reason which had brought them out to-day. They were all aware of that. It was to com plete a most important work. One of the most important requisites in a city was cleanliness. As the poet Burns had said, " He counts health the greatest wealth." To ensure cleanliness was the first duty of a civic ruler, and he was quite sure that the Council of Auckland could not be charged with any neglect in keeping their beautiful climate pure. A second requisite was wholesome food. That was a point which came to them prominently to-day. They were all aware of the abortive attempts that had been made to induce the Government to build them a good slaughter-house in stead of that wretched glory-hole at New market, which had been the bane and trouble of successive Provincial Govern ments, in one of which he had held office. They had to fight against objections on all sides. Mr Tonks, one or his successors in the' Provincial Council, had tried to get the slaughter-house built at Onehunga, but without success. But at last a result had been arrived at which they saw before them. The building he trusted would be the right thing in the right place. It had splendid paddocks adjoining, a copious water supply, and every advantage, and though possibly the butchers might object to some of the details, and say this or that was wrong, yet, at any rate, one advantage had been readily acknowledged by an objector, which was, "at any rate meat will keep 24 hours longer here than at Newmarket." That was a great thing in itself, and they would find other advantages when the place in working order. There was one particular feature about the institution which he wished to refer to. The building was the property of the City, and the fees and rents would go to the Corporation, and so tend indirectly to lessen taxation. They had let the mill for about £140 per year ; and after paying for .^inspection, &c, they had been able to reduce the fees consider ably below those charged at Newmarket; and if the income reached what was ex pected, they would be able to reduce them still further. Their main object was to afford every convenience to the butchers. The paddocks would be let to them, and so they would be certain to gee their own animals. Under the circumstances he believed that the Councillors had reason to be satisfied with what they had accomplished. One great advantage was the large and copious water supply. That was one thing he was justified in priding himself upon. The effect of their water supply had already been felt in the city ; fires had been expeditiously put out; and in spite of detractors the fact remained patent that a great public benefit had been conferred. He was proud that .so much work had been done during his year of office, but he left plenty for his successor, whom he was glad to see there to-day. It would be his duty to see that none but good food was prepared in that building. He had little more to say, as he had come prepared with no set speech, but had simply to hope that the Slaughter-house would answer all expectations. Defect there would be, but they were in the hands of gentlemen who would do their best to cure them. They would adjourn presently to the sale of the houses and paddocks, and he trusted the butchers would shew their appreciation of what had been done for them.' (Cheers). He had now merely to declare that the Auckland abattoirs were formally opened. (Loud Cheers). Mr H. Brett, the mayor-elect, rose and said before adjourning to the sale he had to propose the health of his Worship the Mayor. It must be very satisfac tory to that gentleman, and others who had taken part in the undertaking. They were met to celebrate the success which had attended their efforts. It was certain that a new slaughter-house was required. He had been invited out to Newmarket, and had inspected the slaugh ter-house there, and from what he had sesn, he believed that the food sup plied there was unfit for human, consump tion. He trusted that such a state of things would now be rectified. He could not blame the 0 butchers, as it was no fault of theirs; the responsibility rested with the Government. Appeals had been made from time to_time throu<_h the Press and other channels in vain. The Mayor had at last taken action himself, and had worked most diligently. What he had done was approved by all the Council lors, who had given him their hearty support. He believed that the greatest ambition of the Mayor had been to see the project com pleted before he retired from office. The Council had now done their share, and it was for the butchers to do their part, and make the new slaughter house a financial success. He would ask them to drink the health of his Worship the Mayor. The call was responded to with three cheers, ane one cheer more for Mrs. Hurst. The Mayor returned thanks. He was proud to say that he had never been absent from a single meeting of the Council during his term of office, and he trusted to time to testify to his efforts for the public good. He could honestly say that no personal objects had even entered into his official actions—(cheers).

Three cheers were then called for Mi- Brett, the Mayor-elect, and were given with enthusiasm.

In honour of to-day's ceremony the build ing was tastefully decorated with flags. A rush ,was then made for the vehicles, and the party returned to town, arriving at half-past two.

We understand that Mr Woolfield has been appointed Inspector of the slaughter house, pro. tern.

A word of praise is due to Mr James Slator, I Clerk of Works to Mr Mahoney, architect, for his indefatigable exertions in superintending the erection of the building. Messrs Joseph Osborne and Co. have taken part of Motion's mill, for the purpose of starting a Avool-scouring and fell-mongering establishment. A tannery is likeiy to be established here shortly.

The following is the list of prices realised at the sale :—

Abattoir No. 3, £6 15s per annum and fees ; No. 4, £6 10s, do. do. ; No. 5, £6 10s, do. do. ; No. 6, £6 10s, do. do. Leased paddock : No. 1, £2 5s per acre (7 acres), Wilson ; No. 2, £2 15s (6 acres, 1 rood), Wilson ; No. 4, £1 17s 6d (10 acres), Carter ; No. 5, £1 15s (10 acres, 3 roods, Sandall ; No. 7, £1 15s (12 acres, 3 roods), Stevenson ; No. 8, £2 (8 acres, 3 roods), Edgecumbe ; No. 9, £1 17s 6d "(12 acres, 3 roods), McNair ; No. 10, £1 12s fid (1 acre, 3 roods, 35 perches), Stevenson ; No. 11, £1 12s 6d (9 acres, 2 roods), Maxwell : No. 13, £2 (5 acres), Hellaby.

The two slaughterhouses not leased are reserved as public abattoirs, to which any butcher can send his animals on payment of the fees.

PONSONBY.—THE PROPOSED NEW ROAD.

A meeting of the ratepayers of Ponsonby was held at noon to-day, to consider the proposed stoppage of the road, in exchange for another thoroughfare. Mr Stewart was present to .represent the.Government, and Mr W. Thome, Chairman, was present on behalf of the Board. Only a small number of ratepayers attended, JFow separate

objections were lodged by Messrs Mase field, Bainbridge, Kelly, and Tonge. N one of the objectors offered any opposition to the stoppage of the road, provided the Government would make the proposed neAv road 40fc wide instead ef 33ft, in H eu of the one proposed to be stopped.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(From our own Correspondent.)

MR FOX GESTICULATES.

Mr Fox has brought Dr. Wallis' speech before the House. Mr -Stout in reply quoted the "Star's" explanation on the day after the speech purporting to properly interprete the speech. In making reference to the words " trinimerand rogue," Mr Fox's gesticula tion with his spectacles inclined in the direction of the Premier, who put the House in roars of laughter by immediately rising and asking if Mr Fox pointed to him. Mr Rowe condemued Dr Wallis' conduct and said it was a dirty bird that fouled its own nest. Mr Manders stammered out something about the disreputable license of the press. Mr Rolleston thought it a wrong thincr for members to absent themselves from the session on urgent private business, to slander members at public meetings. This deserved contempt. Sir Robert Douglas asked the Speaker to communicate with Dr. Wallis, in order to ascertain the accuracy of the words used. After further discussion Sir Robert Douglas withdrew his motion, and the matter dropped. WELLINGTON, this day. • DR. GREENWOOD'S PENSION. A message from his Excellency the Go vernor enclosed a Bill to grant a pension to Dr. Greenwood, the late Sergeant-at arms. THE PIAKO SWAMP ONCE MORE. The interminable Piako Swamp question was again raised by Major Atkinson, who went into a detailed account of the acts ef the late Ministry in respact to the Piako and Waitoa blocks. Mr Stout gave his version of the trans action, contradicting Major Atkinson's. The Premier then reviewed the conduct of the late Government in respect to these and other lands, and said it was his intention to introduce an Act which would enable Parliament and the countiy to be informed of administrative acts done by the Executive in the name of the Governor, and would make any Ministry responsible by wav of penalties for illegal acts. * RAILWAY TICKETS. In reply to a question by Mr Ormond, the Premier said the Government had countermanded an order sent home by the late Government for railway tickets, which could be as well and cheaply printed in the colony, but had not stopped any railway material. When the House met at half-past seven o'clock, the Duration of House of Repre sentatives Bill was discharged from the Order Paper, by 31 votes to 21. NATIVE- MARRIAGES. Sir Robert Douglas strongly opposed the committal of the Native Marriages Valida tion Bill, on the ground that being retro spective it would seriously endanger exist ing rights. Captain Morris said many Maori women preferred to live after the Maori fashion, rather than by marriage let their land pass into the possession of their husbands. For these reasons the Bill was condemned by a very large section of the natives, who would not come under its provisions. He moved that the Bill be referred back to the Native Affairs Committee. The Native Minister saw no objection to the course proposed, and the motion was agreed to. This virtually shelves the Bill this session. OTHER BILLS: The Crown Redress Act Extension Bill (No. 1) was passed, by 27 to 15; and the Waikato Harbour Endowment Bill and Mining Companies Act Amendment Bill were read a second time. (From a Correspondent.) Saturday. THE WZ4LLIS-PRIVILEGE QUES TION. Sir George Grey replied to Rolleston,say ing he had only exposed wrongs when Rol leston assisted him. He was prepared to prove everything he had said. Major Atkinson said not one of the charges made by Grey had ever been sub stantiated. He challenged Grey to sub stantiate one. Sir George Grey had accused him of trying to get back to office for the sake of his monthly pay. To Grey was entirely due the demoralised state of the House. Dr Wallis' statement should he treated with contempt. It was false pre tences to obtain leave of absence for private affairs, and then start a political campaign. He then attacked Mrßallancefor his anim adversions on Mr Whitaker. Mr Ballance made a splendid reply, dressing down Atkinson and Ormond. MR REES. Mr Rees made a terrific onslaught on Mr Atkinson, challenging him to take a criminal prosecution against him for his charges re the Piako Swamp, &c. Mr Stout went into particulars re the Wairoa block transactions. Major Atkinson denied the statements, when Mr Stout pointed out he was quoting from an official return, and evidence before a Royal Commission. He went into the Piako Swamp affair, knocking the late Ministry about in a terrific manner.

WESLEYAN DISTRICT MEETING.- FINANCIAL MEETING.

This morning a number of laymen joined the ministers in discussing the financial position of the various circuits in the district. There were present, the Revs W. Kirk (President), T. Ruddle, J. Wallis, J. Warren, C" H. Schnakenbury, W. Gittos, W. Rouse, W. J. Watkin, R. S. Bunn, J. Smith, W. J. Williams, S. Garlick, Hamieri Ngaupi, W. Patene, Hoani Waiti, and Messrs Prime, Stone, Edson, R. Hobbs, S. Barriball, J. Bycroft, W. Ashby, T. McMaster, T. Buddie, N. Buttle, and J. Osborne. The Auckland Circuit reported the erection of a new parsonage at Pitt-street; also iiew school-room, and new galleries, and an organ in "course of erection. A new church has been built afc Ponsouby, and one at the North Shore. In the Manukau Circuit a neAV church had been built at Unehunga, and a gallery had beett put in the Otahuhu church. The Waiuku Circuit reported the erection of a church at Tuakau. At Hokianga a new parsonage" had been built, to replace the one burnt last year. Under the question, what new erections do we sanction ? Permission was granted to build a new church at Pukekohe; also, a new church to be built at Wairoa, Kaipara. In both cases the Conference Regulation to be observed that not more than one third of the cost remain as a debt.

WORKING MEN'S GARDENS.

The judge for the best kept working man 9 garden, Messrs Bond and Arch, accompanies by Mr Goldie. the secretary of the Association. ■ made their inspection on Saturday afternoo" last. Five hours were devoted to this purpose, lasting from 2 o'clock until 7, driving hard a« the time, excepting the period taken up by »no judges in the gardens themselves. The _»FitS£ as a rule reflected the highest credit upon tneu owners, In almost all there was somespeciauw which claimed the commendation of thejuages>* who had a very difficult duty to perform, rrpiu the fact tha/ thov had to take into consideration both the size of the gardens and the soilof WBicu the gardens were composed, so as to onaoio them to iiuigcoftheamountof labour bestowea. The following • are the prize winners. J»" Eaubister, Quarry Road, Mt. Eden, let prizeWj £2 2s ; Mr Melville, Saie-street, 2nd prize or *| Us Gd; Mr Ohern. Manukau Road, ParneU. aru prize ef £1 Is The prizes wtll be paid at iaa residence of Mr Goldie, Pitt-street, on earanuv evening next, any time after 7 p.m., sn°4in fir _ protest be entered against the prize wmu™. before that time. The following were w§«£ commended: Messrs Crombie, Gault. *><**» '. Xoung, and Henry,

-HE EVENING STAR/MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1877.



mo AGRICULTURISTS &.OTHERS. W J. HURST ss CO. have on sale the under mentioned Fertilizers, all of which have been proved to produce satisfactory results in this district. Experience teaches that large and -profitable returns canbe relied on by ajudieious and liberal use of them. The flattering Testi monials from leading Farmers justify W. J. flurst & Co. in strongly commending them to i every Agriculturist: — MALDEN ISLAND GUANO PERUVIAN GUANO MEXICAN do. BELL'S BONE FLOUR i and .-inch BONEDUST BTLLYARD'S No. 1 do. NITRATE OF SODA SULPHATE OF AMMONIA MURIATE OF POTASH SUPKR-PHOSPHATE OF LIME. SALT, SULPHATE OF LIME. BSIn addition to the above, W. J. H. & Co. are prepared to supply special Chemical Manures for stimulating weak Corn Crops, and renovat ing Clover-sick Pastures, as well as the Potato and Mangold mixture that last season attracted so much favourable notice. Analysis, prices, and other particulars will be supplied on application at the Stores. W. 3. HURST & CO., 101-QUEKN-STREET, -CLOVER SEED, FOR SPRING SOWING Just Landed, ex Columbus— 30 casks new Clovers, cousisting of Red Clover White Clover Cow Gras Also on hand. Alsyhe, Timothy, Lucerne, Rape Rats-tail, Rye .grass, Cocksfoot, &c, at lowest market rates. W r. J. HURST & CO. _101, QUEEN-STREET. 500 sacks Sydney Maize (superior sample) 3000 „ Oats __,•., First-class Tartars for Seed, also 800 sacks v 6f 1875 crop hard feed, surpassing any of last season's growth i2OO sacks Canterbury Potatoes, and some 2 early rvarieties for seed purposes tFlour, Bran, Sharps, Chaff, Oilcake, »Coal, &c, &c. Particular attention is called to 500 sacks Prime Barley at 4s per bushel o . 501b. 5 tons Anderson's Fresh Oatmeal, & £21 per ton. W. J. HURST & CO., 19-1, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. CARPETS, HEARTHRUGS, LINOLEUM, FLOORCLOTH. T. & H. COOKE Beg to inform their friends and the public that they have imported a large assortment of the above, which will render their FURNISHING ESTABLISHMENT one of the most complete and extensive in Auckland, having purchased these Goods of the Manufacturers direct, for cash, they are enabled to offer them at VERY LOW FRIGES. New Patterns in Carpets and Linoleum. &_F SHOW ROOMS: 67, Queen-street. Steam Cabin et Factory Victoria-street J. COSGRAVE & CO. Beg to inform the Inhabitants of the Province, that they have Received a Large Consignment of Goods, per the City of Auckland, purchased at the End of the Season, in the English Markets, consisting of— Manchester Goods (~T) Black, Colored, and Dress Materials JI I Japanese Sdks Straw Hats j f ( Men's Clothing, &c, Boys' Clothing l„_J &c, &c. They have now Marked them Down, and are now holding a Sale of the same. The Public are requested to come Early and Secure the Extraordinary Bargains that will be given. -t -BBS ■ - " The particular attention of the public is called to the fact that without tho exercise of a little j caution they are likely to be imposed upon by ' cheap imitations of the standard medicinal j f beverage, Upolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aro- j j matio Schna^j?/.. These spurious imitations I are frequently piji up in second-hand bottles of ' '. ilLg trt# article, a»d oftea bear false labels,



THE undersigned arc now bringin forward & Large Parcel of GENERAL DRAPERY, HABERDASHERY, &G., bought at considerably less than usual prices, to which they invite the attention of all requiring Good Value For Money. ' Corsets in great variety of quality and style, white and coloured, from 2/S per pair Linen and Lace Goods, Cuffs, Collars, and Set 3, in variety Ladies' Underclothing Umbrellas and Parachutes, Silk, Zanclla, fS^Alpacca, &c. Lot of Flowers at very low price, quite fresh Straw Hats, Ribbons, Glov-as, &c. A Splendid Stock of Muslin, Lace, and Lenoe Curtains, Counterpanes. Quilts, Damask Table Cloths, Sheeting, Felt Squares Carpets, Floorcloth, China Mattinu', Tick 3, &c. Large-size Huckaback Towels at /6 each New Eancy Dress Materials. Japanese Silks, Coloured Lustres, Bla-dc Lustres, Embossed, Striped, and Check Muslins, Prints, &c. Brown TTolland, from /6_- per yard Union, Fancy Jean, and Oxford Shirtings, very cheap A Lino of Superior Quality Silk Mixed Fancy Shirting, at 23, usual price 3/6 per yard White and Grey Calico. Good Grey from /3 per yard ALSO, A very large assortment of Gents' Shirts, White Longcloth, Union and All-wool Crimean, Fancy Silk Mixed Scotch Twill, Fancy Jean, Oxford, &c. Strong Tweed for Boys wear A Job Line of Stout Mosgiel at below Factory prices Braces, Belts, Ties, Scarfs, Collars, Cotton and Merino Hosiery, Undershirts, &c. Leghorn, Tuscan, Straw, and Drill Hats, for -: Boys and Men, &c, &c, &c. P. in he £ allowed on all Cash Purchases of 120s. and upwards. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, • Tunction Drapery Warehouse, SUPPER QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. T^RESSES ! DRESSES ! DRESSES ! W. RATTRAY Has a Large and Well-assorted Stock of DRESSES, In all the Newest Materials and Shades, including ALPACA LUSTRES, in Navy Blue, Dark Brown, and Prune. W. RATTRAY, DRAPER AND SILK MERCER, -j^TEW 7EALAND TTOUSE, 66, Queen-street, Auckland. TTNION INSURANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND. C A.PITAL £2,000,000. AUCKLAIS D~" BRANCH; QUEEN-STREET, Next the Colonial Bank. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insurances granted on Dwelling-houses, Stores. Shops, Buildings in which trade is carried on, Merc^; andise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of all kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at Lowest Current Rates. R. H. STEVENSON Manager. £TS AA REWARD re HITCHEN'S l_\j\f BLOOD RESTORER. As several Bottles, containing trashy worth less compounds, have been palmed off on un suspecting people on the pretence of their b<ung the celebrated " Hitchens' Blood Restorer," the Proprietor respectfully cautions his patients to see that the Bottles bear both his Trade Mark and Signature. He also warns the unscrupu lous persons who, under false pretences, receive people's money, that 100 Founds Seward will be given on conviction of persons guilty of infringing his rights. H. HITCHENS. "STATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE J__l INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000. The LAST DIVIDEND is now Payable at this Branch. Shareholders can have Warrants forwarded to them on sending their address to nearest Agent of the Company. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager. THORNTON, SMITH. AND FIRTH'S PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). Subject to alteration without notice. • Sacks. 100's. 50'e.. Crown Brand Flour, £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. perton 19 0 0 19 10 0 20 0 0 T.S.&F. Canterbury Brand .. .. .. 18 0 0 18 10 0 19 0 0 Meal for Pig-feed .. 710 0 harps 7 10 0 Bran 6 10 0 Fowl Wheat .. .. 0 _ oto 4s. 6d. The above prices include sacks and bags; sacks and bags not returnable. Terms: Cash. Auckland. Ist November. 1877