SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

TT ~_ „.._,„„» Tliiii Evening, 8.41 H-<«H WATKR-j To-roowow Morning 8.58 BON BlsT.—This Kveninpr. 7.i7 SiJN HFW.-To-Morrow Morning, 4.19 ;'.IG" ''-1,-; AGE.—Loat Quarter, Bth, 0.27 p,m.

ARRIVALS.

T.AST KVENIXO. ' Ilav/ea, 0.5., Farqubar. from the South TO-DAY.

DEPARTURES.

WEDME9UAY.

Ocoln, brigantine, for Newcastle

TO-PAY

T?otomaliann, 5.3., for the South Hero, s.s., for SydnnyJ Hawea. s.s . Kennedy, for Wusiell lon i s a., .stephenaon, for RussoH

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Sydney and Melbourne—Hero, Friday Melboiirno, via CHaborno and Houtu-Rotoma-

hana. Friday Piimoa—Venture, at, oico ]i(u'iilta—Coronet, lnailinc; - London -Arnzi (loading) and 1 ernglen to follow Taiirantfa— GleDclgr, Friday For New Plymouth and Southern Ports- Taiaroa, Wednesday For Kussell—lona, Monday For Tauranga and Southern Ports — Hawea,

Whang"reU-Argylo. Tuesdays and' Fridays, Anno Milbank, Mondays and Thursdays. VESSELS EXPECTED.

Agato, barque, from New.York; sailed Septem ber 23rd _ , ... British Empire, ship, from London; loading Bismarck, H.1.G.M.5., from Samoa Ben Nevis (.T.C.V.M.), ship, from London; sailed

Klinor Vernon, barque, from New York : loading Loch Urr, barquo (W.Q.L X.), from London; sailed October 23rd Stracathro, ship, from London; loading TrcveJyan, ship (V.N.H.S.), from London

loading Agnes Donald, schooner, from Levuka Energy, schooner, from Levuka Edith, schooner, from Karotonga Falcon, btirquontine, from tho Islanda Fiery Cross, schooner, from Oanaaru Klirt, brlsrantine, from Huon Island '■Saul, schoonor (d.R.G.B ) from Samoa

EXPORTS.

Per Hero, for Melbourne: 73 bales flax, 65 cas*s tobacco. For Sydnoy : 8 bales fungus, 1-iO hales fl ix and tow, IGO basis bran and Bharps, 2 boxes gold, 12S J-ciiests tea, 50 cases salmon.— Cruickshank aad Co., agents.

The as. Enterprise will leave Auckland at mid night.

The s.s. Uotomahana sailed^for the South this morning. Passengers: Wellington-Mrs Pil- Mnßton, Mrs Cnllins, Major, Tisdal, Gillflllan. Jij-t.M'lton— Mr and Mrs J. Brown, Mra Hiegins and infant, Adams, Cheeseman. Unnedin— Brown, Perry, Mrs Maci-ae and two children. Miss Gil'les, F. Stingor, E. G. B. Moss. Passen- Kers forJMelbourne—Lieutenant Jeffreys, Heaie.

Tho Hero sailed for Sydney to-day. Passen p-o-s- Mrs VV. White, Annie Preston, Mr and Mrs WaWle, Master Waldio, James Wn.ldlo, May V.'aldie, John Cope. Mra White, Mra Jcnkin^on. Mrs McGrain. Miss Weston, Messrs W. Mills, James Dempaey, J. Robinson, Ceo. Rochwoil, W. Robinson, T. L. white, and James Anderson.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

' Tho s.s. Kangatira arrived at Onehunpra at 9 a, m. this morning, from Wellington. Whansa niii and New Plymouth. Experienced fine ■weather throughout the trip. She brings forty uussencors, and leaves for the same ports early on Saturday afternoon. Passengers :-Misses I<vons Purdio, Uenham, Mesdamos Harvey, Lynoa, Hendry. Stanley. Messrs Cass, Kohn, j.imdon (2). Bennett. Thompson, Graham, \voon, Kaßton,Tingoy,Stanloy,Nicholl,Mynott. Maxwell, Wright. Abbot, and 1G steerage. We mo indebted to Mr R. re. Sawnsley, purser for report and other favours.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

PonT Chalmers, Wednesday. Arrivals: Tararua.^^^ _

Arrived! Albion from Melbourne. Arrived: Wakatipu from Lyttelton ; Penguin from tho Sounds; ICthe't from the Manukau. Sailed : Tararuafor BM.^ Wcdnosday . Arrived: Ada Wiswcll, 133 days out, from Now York, with 1100 tons of cargo, half for Danedin, the rest for Lyttolton. Sailed: Kil monyfor Adelaide. The Bhip Hereford from, London, for byttelton, was passed at G p.m. vestorday off Banks Peninsula by the Tararua. J Wellington, this day. The ship Western Monarch from London, is at tho hoads.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Undkk :—

Saturday, Srrt January.

For Waiwora, MahuraiiKi, Matakana, Manga' wai, Wr.lpu, and Mangapai, per Roso Cusoy at 10 [i.in. For Samoa, por Vonturo, at 11 a.m. For and Coromandol, por Coromandol,

at 5 p.m. For w.nwora, por Glcno'K, at 1 p.m. For Tacanaki, Wanganul, and Wellington, por Kangatira, at 1 p.m.

Tcksday. fith January. Per s.B. Zcalandia as follows :—

For Sandwich lblands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, nnd British and Foreign Wotit Indies, China, and Japan, including Hongkong, at 1 p.m. H'or United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m.

For money orders, and registered lottera, at 11.30 a.m.

Late lotters bearing an extra feo of sixpence. In addition to tho postago, will bo rocoived by tho Mail Acrent on board tho steamer up to tho time of sailing.

S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

MARRIAGES.

AYRKS-GAMPBKLLu-On Deoembor3o. 1879, at Mr Fotheringham's residence, Howo-stroet, by tho Kev.K. F. Macnicol, Thomas Ayres to Mary Ann Campbell. Both of Auckland. BOYD - MILLKK.—On December 24, 1879. br tho Rev K. F. Macnicol, at tha resldonco of tho bride's father, Symonds-street, Kobcrt Boyd, son of the lato John Boyd, of Hitts borough, to Isabella Gordon, daughter of Jas. Miller, of this city.

TOWN EDITION. PUBLISHED AT 4.30. The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, The Morning News, and The Echo.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1880.

For the causa that lacks assistance 4 For the wrong tha needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the-good that we can do.

Our cable news to-day is specially full and important, Revolutionary movements in Spain are responsible for an attempt on the lives of the King and Queen, but fortun ately both escaped unhurt. The dangers that beset wearers of tho purple in Europe appear to be increasing. Further details of the Tay bridge disaster shew it to be one of the most deplorable catastrophes of the railway era. The bridge is one. of the longest in the world, and was only finished in 1878, at a total cost of £339,000. The length is about two miles, the thirteen spans in the centre of the river were 248 feet each, ami the summit level 100 feet above mean tide mark. The structure is exposed to terrible storms on the riverand heavy gales from the adjacent hills.1 Mr Bunch, of Edinburgh, the designer, gained consider able reputation by the success with which the structure resisted past trials, but the catastrophe which is now chronicled proves that these congratulations were premature, and that the bridge was not equal to the strain which from its great height and exposed situation, it was liable to. Thirteen, girders gave way, and the doomed passenger cars, with their living freight, rushed head long into the breach, and were precipitated into the seething waters a hundred feet below, from which not a man escaped alive. The other items of cable news are interest ing. From Afghanistan we learn that General Roberts h*s followed up his victory by successful expeditions agaipst the rebellious tribes. The dispuie between the British Ambassador and the Porte relative to the imprisonment of a priest for trans lating the English Bible into Turkish has culminated in the breaking off ot diplo matic ielation3 with, the Turkish Go vernment, and now the instructions of the Home Government are awaited as to future action. The decisive step taken by Sir 11. Layard will probably gain attention to his demand and cause the releaseof the prisoner, when theinatterwill drop. It affords another illustration, however, of the hopeless mis government of Turkey, and. renders early dissolution inevitable.

The mutch between the Standard and Piemuerra C.C. is postponed, owing to the Domain ground having been previously engaged by other Clubs before this match was arranged. The Standard and Auck land play on Saturday, 10th inst.

Mr 11. N.'Abbott, of the United Service Hotel received a telegram this morning from Melbourne, announcing the winners of the Champion race as being : —First King, Ist; Wellington, 2nd; and Petrie 3rd. The holders of those horses are Mr Co:ifoj, of Auckland ; Mr James S. Mills, Auckland, and Mr Williams, chemist, Queen-street, and to whom fall the prizes £000, £300, and £150. About £60 will go to each starter, while £15 will fall to each non-starter.

Baohehler's new Colossean Pantascope of a tour through America, New Zealand aud Australia, will be opened to-morrow even ing in the Theatre Koyal for a limited season. Mr Bachehler, raid his business manager, Mr J. M. Lord, are both well known in this city, and their dioramas of the nooks and corners and pleasant places of the world aie very interesting and inform ing. The entertainment or " Combination" will comprise three parts; first the tour through the several cnuntries meutioned, second a Trip to Funlaud, a peep into the realm of ventriloquism, in which Chalet makes six figures converse, and third a diorama of the Arctic Regions, descriptive ot bear-hunting, and life among the natives of the frozen land.

To the Editor : Sir, —The sentiments of a linen-draper aud his family must not by any means be considered as representing the wishes of the larger number of people in this place, particularly as regards the matter of paying to hear an oratorio. Eve:n Mr Coombes and perhaps his family and their sentiments appear lo agree with me in this case. Mr Coombes was evidently not present at the rehearsal of the " Messiah," when payment was demanded, and Mr Coombes must recollect that all people do not require to be lectured from a rostrum on good manners. The people who usually at tend performances of this character are, as a rule, refined, and do not require instruc tion from Mr Coombes in the matter of gen teel behaviour.—lam, &c, GOM-DIGGER,

Several cricket matches have beeu arranged for to-morrow in the Domain. The return match between the employees of Messrs Mo Arthur and Co., and Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co., will be commenced at 10 o'clock a.m. The following will represent the firms : Mc- Arthur aud Co. by Messrs. Buttle, Butler, Marsden, Taylor, R. Nolan, D. Nolan, Mitchell, Lewis, Talbot, Wood, and Baker; Nat ban and Co. by Messrs. Mears (captain), border, Clark, Jones, Spry, Dufaur, Adnam, Chatlield, Horan, Snell, and Gilbert. A match will be held at the same time between the West End, and the United Clubs, which is likely to be a close contest, as the best men on both sides have been selected.

The Tobacco Act came into operation yesterday. \ .■-... ■.■}. , . Some interest has been excited by a state ment published in the Wellington papers that Sir George Giey intends to leave for England, in order to contest a seat at tho expected dissolution of British parliament. We have the best authority for stating that there is no truth whatever iv the rumour. We are pleased to hear that Mr Robert Gilfillan has been promoted from the National Bank to a position in Wellington. Mr Gilfillan has well earned his promotion by Uis courteous hiafangrs to the bank cus tomers, and his ability as an official. He has y%d long training in banking business, Jjaviug Bfteu for many years in the bank of lJew South Wales. thel/un'arid Frolic 'fiwipe jtjf acrobats,. gynmaste, comic and sentimental ■«agora, negro song and dance" delineators, arid. 4rasjs|ic and burlesque artists, Will shortly '> apP"Vr. , ' ' ' ' ' ; ■ ,;

The first number of the ninth volume of the " Church Gazette " appears in its old style, without any chango of feature. The Diocesan and church intelligence occupies the usual amount of .space. An interesting account of the voyages of tho Southern Cross is given in extenso, in tho form of a diary (loss dates), in which will be found notes of interest. A telegram from London, from the Rev. A. R. Tomlinson, states that the Rev. William Tebbs has been nominated the future incumbent of St. Matthew's parish. Mr Tebbs will probably reach Auckland in May. Rev. F. Gould's notes of a tour al«o appear, j The question of a cathedral for Auckland is discussed at some length by " Anglican." Some correspond ence) is included from Rev. I!. T. Dudley and others, approving of the "Dawn of Day" being added to the gazette for the benefit of young readers. A brief but interesting piece of biography of the late Mia Williams, widow of the archdeacon, affords an outline of the life of an estimable woman. The school lessons for the use of Sunday-school teachers, and a few other items, form the January number of the " Church Gazette."

Mrs Stickloy deserves much c;rcdit for her care of the children of" the Industrial Home during their holiday, mid sho re ceived no small degree of kindness, cour tesy, and assistance, at the hands ot Mr Barnslcy, the ollicer in charge of the sta tion, lie was very solicitous for the com fort and pleasure of the children, and eon contributed largely to their amusement in various ways. Amongst other instances of his generosity, wo might mention the fact that ho expended £2 in the purchase of prizes for the children's athletic sports, which took place on Boxing Day, and des pito the inclement weather, passed oil' very satisfactorily. During the absence of tho children, the Homo lias undergone a complete cleaning up, while re pairs and improvements have been effected, whore necessary. The whole of the lower portion of the building has been re-painted, and the dormitories thoroughly fumigated and lime-whited. Thin overhaul has been carried out at some considerable expense. The committee desire us to convey their thanks to Mr Barnsley for a donation of four guineas to tho funds of the institution ; to Mrs H. Meal for a fat sheep ; and to Messrs Hutchinson and J. 13. Russell, for oranges sent to the children during their holiday on the island.

The first quarterly meeting ofj the Auck land United Labourers Mutual Aid Society was held in the uchool-room, Temperance Hull, Albert-street, on New Year's Eve. The meeting was opened at 8 o'clock, the vice-president in the chair. Tiie minutes aa.'l accounts of the previous meeting were read and adopted. The quarter's balance sheet shows a sum of close upon £20 to the credit of the Society, which was considered very satisfactory, seeiug that the subscrip tions are so low, viz., Is per month. Cor respondence was read by the secretary, which included the following letter in refer ee cc to the prospectors of the Co-operative Land Company, received per favour of LI is Worship the Mayor : —" Christchurcli. December 24th, 1879. The Mayor of Auck land. Sir, —The Company saw in the tele grams that our prospectus was under discus sion, also that temporary works were pl•opo^ c 1 for tho workmen. Noiv it must be clear that as this is the last New Zoaland loan; that temporary employment will throw the men out again in a few months ; that there will be no fuither remedy, but that, as-the Ministry have promised the brotherhood a block somewhero witli Public Works, that this is the real solution by settlement on land of those who only get work When there are loans. We shall be closing the share list soon, and the Company beg that you will at once place this explanation before the Labourer's Society, and give them the chance of 50 acres rural land each aud a town section. Tho Te Aroha block, the Patutahi block, tho blocks at Hokianga, Mongonui, Bay of Is lands, are all open to us, but the settlement can only succeed if we are 2,000 heads of families. If we co-opoiate, if we have Public Works for the first. year, at least,' if we have bush, and if we have ready access to market. The Company noticed that you did not understand the objects of our Company,, and we trust that this letter with the prospectus will fully explain the position to you. —We are, &c , Co-operative Land Company, J. W. Tiikad well,, Hon. Sec." 'ilio secretary was instructed to acknowledge receipt of the letter, and also to convey the thanks'of 'the Society to theMayoi and Councillors for the action they have taken in urging the Government to commence works; at' New market,, and for the unemployed. Other general business having been transacted the meeting closed, at 9.30 p.m. ■ i!/1'

A handicap pigeon match will take place on Weduesday, the 7th inst,,; at James's Railway Eotel, Hamilton, particulars of which appear iv the STAR., ~-; : ;

Pastor Chiniciuy will. doHVor a lecture this evening in the Choriil Hnll on f*ls the church of Rome a branch of the■■ Christian church, or is sho old paganism coming back under a Christian name '!" commencing at 7.30. , ...

The usual monthly meetiugof the brethern of the city of Auckland Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 1., will be held to-morrow (Saturday) evening at 7.30. Pastor Chini quy is expected to be present, and may, say a few words to those present.

The members of the Auckland* Fishing Club will take their JMew Year's excursion, with rods and lines, to-morrow, weather permitting, starting from the r wharf; at a1 quarter past one o'clock. ; . vu n-.v\

POLICE COURT. This.-DAY.

[Before Mr Superintendent Thomson, J.P.)

DRUNKARDS. Three men wei'e charged with this offence and discharged with a caiition.

EEMANDS. , y ~, . The following cases were remanded until to-morrow (Saturday):—Thomas Scott, for assaulting Constable McConßell and damaging his uniform, value 12s ; Martin Lestrange, for violently assaulting John Omateen, and knocking him down; Patrick Bedford, for attempting to rescue a "prisoner from custody*; Wil-' liam Napier, Frank Vurclias, and Geo. Smitb,, for a breach of the Municipal Police Act by wantonly removing as gate from .Short-street last evenjug, the property oil iiey. 0. M, Wdson. ' .

THE NEW YEAR'S FESTIVITIES.

NEW YEAR'S EVE.

The lethargy which was observable in the alight external preparations of shopkeeper for the approach of Christmas-tide extended itself to the New Year holidays. The city wore anything but a festive look on Wednesday, and in the evening there was nothing to remind the casual pedestrian that the occasion was one of special note, or that citizen"; were intent upon pleasure airangements for the morrow. No business establishments were ablaze with cheerful light, no suggestive symbols attracted the eye to the windows, the usual pretty artifices of tradesmen to engage the atten tion of i)a?sers-by appeared to have been abandoned, while an overcast sky did not tend to inspire with confidence the expectant picnicers and excursionists. The streets of course were thronged with people, but many of the shops were closed early, and, as a consequence the promen aders also lessened considerably in number. It would really seem as if the time honomed practice of holiday decoration were be comingantiquated, and gradiially re ceding out of fashon. On every succeed ing year the Christmas and New Year holidays, appear to be less ardently looked forward to, less thoroughly enjoyed, and less marked by the associations with which they are invested in the mother country. No longer have we the bustle incidental to the season, no longer do our butchers, bakers, grocers, fruiterers, and hotel-keepers adorn their buildings in holiday array, and we look in vain for the Christmas panto mimes of yore, and witness very little of that gladsome feeling which popular writers have represented as so peculiar to the time. Our Christmas and New Year holidays now, .compared with those of a decade since are tame, spiritless, and prosy. The poetry of the season is disappearing, and we ad here in a, half-hearted way to the form. Whether the fact is due to climatic in fluences or to monetary depression, we shall not undertake to say, but that the holiday spirit and fervour are gradually decreasing, we think no one will lie inclined to deny. However, we digress. From eleven o'clock Queen-street began to assume a more animated appearance, consequent upon the crowds of people which were entering it from various parts of the city and suburbs, aud as mid-night drew nigh, the feelings of the large assemblage be came more and more euthusiatic. In strumental bauds paraded about, play ing lively tunes, the sound of concer tinas fell upon the ears from many quarters, and vocal music was also to be heard at short intervals. The Queen-street whiui was the general rendezvous for those who desired to spend the parting and to welcome the coming yoar, and it need hardly be said that it was thronged. ltockets began to ascend, blue lights to burn, crackers to explode, [and bells to ring a few minutes before twelve, and when at length H.M.S. Cormorant fired a time gun, aud the town clock solemnly tolled thu hour, the noise and the pyrotechnic display attained their climax. Amidst the tasty huzzaing of crowds of people, the brilliancy of firework?, the crashing of instrumental music, the booming (if gain from the Cormorant, and iho furious claiming of bells, the year 187U gasped out its existence, and its tuccessor was ushered into being, The demonstration went on for fully half nn hour longer and then gradually ceaaed. The ships Adamant, Auazi, and Fenlock, and the Naval IJ'igade Pinnace were rendered cou »picuous by the fireworks which were dis charged from them, aud by the manner in Avhit-h they were illuminated, Chinese lan terns were suspended from the yards of the Anazi, while the Adamant was beautifully lit up by meausof brightlightH. Thesky was meanwhile heavily charged with clouds, ami the ell'eot of the gnus was to bringdown the rain, which in its turn dispersed thn people to their homes with direful fore bodiugsof another spoilt holiday.

ST. SEPULCHRE'S.

A Service of Song was held, on New Year's Eve, after evening prayer, in St. Sepulchre's church. The performance commenced with a selection from Spohr's well known cantata, " God, Thou Art great." In this, the great want of a proper organ was demonstrated unmistalceably. Would it not lie as well to procure a decent and more effective instrument Several pieces were given, '"Farewell ye living streams," from Handel's oratorio. " Tcphtha," was sung in a very pleasing manner. Hymn .'!OS, " O praiso ye the Lord." Selections from Mendelssohn's "Elijah." Recitative "He watched over Israel." Trio (unaccompanied) " Lift thine eyes," and a chorus. " Keud your hearts." A solo from Mendelssohn's " Woman of Samaria." "Oh ! Lord thou hast searched me out," was v«ry well rendered. Hymn 2GC " Lead Kiudly Light." A solo, " Naza reth " was then given by a lady. Charles Gounod's music is so superbly beautiful that it is useless to comment upon it. The song " Nazareth," the words ot which an; " Tho' poor be the chamber, come, come ami adore ; 10, the Lord of heaven hith to mortals given, life for e.veimore," was, we believe, originally written, and intended to be sung by a bass voice, and we were there fore surprised to hear a; lady »in* it. When sung by a contralto o; soprano voice the .song loses much of iU majesty. The per formance concluded with the siugiug of three Christmas carols, one of which is well known by the name of the " Bell Carol." During tho evening the Rev. Mi Dudley congratulated the congregation on the close prospect of having a new church. Let us hope they will get an organ at the same time, so that the service of God may be more correctly solemnised.

WATCHNIGHT SERVICE.

The Wcsleynn watch-night service at the Pitt-stJteet church on the last night of the old year, was moat impressive. The follow ing rev brethren took part in this conduct of the service :—Revs T. Budillo, J Long, W, Motley, K. Taylor, and J. Nixon. The' place was largely attended. Tho special feature of the evening was the presence of preachers from all the Methodist Societies id Auckland, joining ixa one body in.such a service, and wo ' nnderstand that this is a move in tho direction of/having one Metho dist body for New Zealand. The Wesley ans, Primitives, and Methodist Free Church being joined as one. 'There may be a diffi culty or two in the way,'but these could bo Overcome, b'nd the whole unite for the com mon good. The address was very good and nil |bore wpou the, sanie theme. There s"oeme"d~to be a defect ill the 'arrangements, the clok was not iu> striking order, and to somo extent the moment of tho departure 6f the old year was only 'guessed at. •■ In of the home chapels, the clock was regulated tof correct mean time, and |as it tolled. ,out the dying ''your amid the stillness of the congregation, the effect was most solemn.; In. the Pitt street service this was neglected.

SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION FETE.

Tp the youthful mind, the great event of the day was undoubtedly the Sunday-school Union fete in the Domain; This festival, which takes pl.ice each New Year's Day, is looked forward to with great interest by the Suiiday-school children, and that of yester clay was ho exception to the general rule. The scholars assembled tit the respective school buildings shortly after 8 a.m., and from thence marched in procession to the general rendezvous at the foot of Wellesley street West. The scene at this poinl was a very animated.one,- the varied colours of the flags and bauncis, iind-the summer dresses of the children having ah exceedingly pretty effect. The hymn, ."Hold the Fort," was siiug, by' "thorn; present, and the procession thcii'moved oif m the following order :—

Franklin lloat> PkimitTve Metuo- Ms'l1. —130 scholars. Suttdrin tend out; Mr J. H.! Jones; toacbers--Mir and Mrs Mor gan, Mrs ■Wcekdj 'MiafietfPardinßton, Booth, Oufrie, and Warijuirfcoi! j. Messrs Kout, Maynard, Gibba, Parsons,; MV Chambers, and Cui'rio,

'. St. jAMEs'PKESin'TEßtAN.—SOOseliolava, Superintendent, Mr P. Maekie; Deputy superinteudoat, Mi- Richardapu ; Secretary, Mr> Parker; teachers—Missed Govv, Eat* cliftb, Brighaw, Lloyd, Hauua, Walker, Ameil; "li. Mercer, Uxley (2), Mclndop, Steele, M, DoiiJildson, J, Donaldson, Gour lay, Kennedy, Coghill, Soiumerville, Meln tosh, Andmson. £. Maekie, E. Mercer j Messrs T. Macky senr., T. Macky junr.,.J. Mabky, Weir,' Sinton,.. McNab, McKay, Apdorson, Goldie, Steele, Hamilton. J. Home, Gow, BroSvnj McKerraa. WKLLhSLEY - STKEET BAPTIST. — 200 sbholarsvi Touchers— Missels Cooper, Loug more, C. M. Jones, M, A. Jones, Cutler, Duttdn, Pearson;1! Wilson, Khodes, Kil patiiclc,, .Brown, DewaV, ifewlctt; Messrs C lilonilield, F. Bloinlielu, Matthews, Battley, Kountree, Ellingham, Eduiiston, Clevelaudi Acock;. C. H.[ Blown, Cyrus BroWhi1 Wild, Jones, Carter, Vidal, Hay, Cranch.* * "" :

■ - a;i!kxandra-stkketPrimitive Metho dist.— 175 scholars. Superintendent, Mr D. Goldie. ./Teachers — Messrs Jaftrey, McNaught,'llnrdie,Nel3oQ, Taylor, Wat kinson, Barker, Johnston, Squirrell, Mewlwrn, rsichols, Mesdames Hall and Lennnrd, Misses Thwaites, Leslie, Long

(2),-Woods, Taylor, Smith, Leech, and Gribble, .

,j MISWTON CONfiKECSATIONAL. — 200 Fcholars, Superintendent, "Mr Enoch Wood. Teachers—Messrs Aflcin, J£ f Wood, iiiiyett, ;tcufc«ij 0, Spv#gg» Burns,

Hoskins, and A. Wood, Misses Potter, Carlaw, Johnston, Stevenson, Lee, Mrs C. Spragg, Whitlaw, and Harkiss.

Pitt-street UNirED Feee Methodist and Franklin Road Bkanch.—23o scholars. Superintendent, Mr Hemus. Teachers Messrs Tattersail, Keane, Tude hope, Whitehcad, Sanders, Gueat, Bruce, Coupland, Parker, Harnpson, Major, Mrs Waterhouse, Mrs Taylor, Misses Adliugtou, Graham, Hayes and O'Connor. Union-street Weslkyan. —60 scholars. Superintendent, Mr Hanson. Messrs Hodgson, (Secretary), Caradus, Dimery,< Purdie, Vickers, Wykes, Wakeley, Davis, Parker, Mis Hewborough ; Misses Buller, and Hewborough.

Beresford-stree r Congregational, 150 scholars. Superintendent, Mr Pottei Teachers—Messrs Daldy, Lyou, Eady, Hoiloway, Service, Gouk, Barber, Shore, Misses McDonald, Moginie, Archibald, Daldy, Edmonds, and Atkin. The procession proceeded by way of Graf ton Road under the superintendence of Mr S. H. Matthews. The Domain was reached about 10 o'clock,!md the schools then separated and took possesion of the tents and ground assigned for each. In addition to the schools mentioned in the above list, the following came direct from the place of meeting, some being c«i veyed in carts :—

Parnell Presbyterian.—7o schoUis. Superintendent: Mr LeKoy. Teachirs: Misses Gilbert and Leitoy, Messrs itoHn son and Mclntyre. Alton Hill Free Methodist.Teacters : Messrs French, McDermott, Jenkins, •lild cilffe, and Miss Burgess. Excelsior Hall Branch Primicive Methodist.—6o children. Superinten dent, Mr McNaught; secretary, Mr Nes bict. Teachers : Messrs Gladding, Nisbitt (senior). Wheaton, Buchanan, Mrs Wicox, Misses Gladding, Nesbitt, and Donalc. Nkwmaeket Primitive Methcdist. —90 scholars. Superintendent, Mr Slad ding.—Teachers : Misses Stainton (2), Home, Messrs Buraess (2), Dent, Stiinton (2). During the day a number of races took place in connection with this ichool, aud the prizes (30 or 40 in number' were presented to the winners on the refurn to the school-room in the evening. Mount Edbn baptist.—9s siholars. Superintendent, Mr Rushbrook. Tnchers: Messrs Knight, Porter, Fitness, Conwell, Lovett, Coud, Mis3es Wells, and Chrint rnas.

Devonport Wesleyan.—so cholars. Superintendent, Mr Kiusey. IJachers : Messw Green, Little, Cotter, JVesdames Burnett, and Owen. The children amused themaelveswith the games customary on such occasion. Re freshments were served out by the teachers at intervals during the day. Tie steam circus, the velocipede circus, ant Marrio tt ette and Punchinello Show wee ou the ground, and were well patroniad during the day, in the afternoon, the gholars oi several schools, amongst •which were the Newton Congregational ami Beresford stroet,sang a number of Moody aidSanlcey's hymns. Pastor Chiniquy aUo lelivered a short address to the children luring the afternoon. Tho day passed verjpleasantly indeed, and tho children marched back to towu in the evening, shortly before suu set.

ACCIDENTS,

A number of accidents of a ttvial nature, but lather painful to those concerned, occurred during the day. Mist of these were caused by cricket or fooballs, which should not have been allowot under the trei-H on account of the larg number of children playing there. Several young ladies sustnined nasty bruise, aud, in one Instance, the nervices of the Mspital house surgeon and a quantity of stiikiug plaster were found absolutely necessary. In the forenoon, a boy named Fred Barton wai playing rounders,when he was accidentally struck in tho mo:th with a bat by his brother. He was talen to the Hos pital by Mr Goldie, and his ip, which had been badly 'cut, was stitchel up. In the afternoon, the dreßS of a litte girl who was riding on the velocipede c*cua caught in one of the wheels of the mfchiue, and she was dragged from her seat, Sho did not sustain any very serious iqury, although her dress was torn.

ST. STEPHEN'S SUNDAY-SCHOOL.

The scholars of this ac'ool, under Rev. D. W. Runcimau, Mr Atlerson (superin tendent), and the staff of tachers proceeded on a picnic to Riverhcad in the steamer Lily yesterday morning. \ number of the parents also proceeded byaer, and the little vessel was literally crovded with excur sionists. Riverhead wai readied before noon, and a very pleaßiit afternoon was spent there. The party eturned at dusk.

SUNDAY-SCHOOL AT NORTH SHOR.

The united schools oi St. Andrew's and North Shore Presbyteriai hold their annual festival at the North Shire yesterday. The children of the former jroceeded ncr'osfl the river under the charge ofMr Winks (superin tendent) and teachers.in the ten o'clock steomer. The picnic wis a most enjoyable one, aud passed oil' ver* successfully.

THE HERO'S EXCURSION TRIP.

The children of the 'anous charitable in stitutions of the city mjoyed their annual excursion trip yesterds^the Hero, as usual, being set apart by lio1 agents for the ]iur poae. Despite the maiy counter attractions that preseuted thomsilves, a considerable number of ladioj aid gentlemen took advantage of the opportunity to join in the pleasure trip, while tljo little folk for whose benefit it is espcciallydesigned mustered in full force under their ;eacuera and superin tendents. Colonel Ibnltain superintended the moTement3 of die youthful inmates of the Industrial Homo, and Mr 3. P. Pierce considerately attended to the welfare of the Pnrnell Orphans, and Mr Leahy attended to tie St. Mary'B Orphans. The children preiented a happy and healthful appearance as, clad in their lightsummcr apparel, they marched down the wharf and trooped on board the large steamer. On board every praparation had been mode for their comfort, and the good natured captain and officers, were moat zealous in their (Mentions. At half-past ton the, Hero cast off from the wharf, and, to the strains of instrumental music, lazily floated into the stream. Her head was Silowly brought round and then bowled oft' .towards her destination—Mptutapu. The sk-y, which had been ;hreateniug at starting, rapidly cleared up, and before the North Head i had been passed the excursionists perceived that tliey ,%ei6 to be favoured with glorious weather. Tho fervoncy of the sun's heat was pleasantly tempered by a refreshing breeze, and the sea was so accom modatingly smooth that tho most sensitive person could not have suffered from even the slightest attack of mal de mer. Tho island was reached about noon, and the landing was effected withoutasingloniishap. Games of diverse character were speedily instituted and gleefully engaged in, whilo prosaic people contented themselves with a quiet stroll along the undulating greeus ward, or engaged in the search for secluded nooks where their intended picnics might be held sacred from intrusion. Captain Logan, Mr Fawkes, oliief officer, Mr AndoisoD, engineer, and other officers, vied with each other in their endeavours to minister to tbe enjoyment of their little guests, and it is no mere idle expression to say that they suc ceeded admirably. The day was whiled awuy most pleasantly by all, and it was with somewhat of a feeling of regret that the visitors prepared to re-embark. The return passage was commenced about half past five, and at 7.15 the vessel had resumed her berth at the wharf. On the arrival of the steamer at tho wharf Col. llaultaiu in a few appropriate remarks thanked Captain Logan for the treat afforded to the children, and called for three cheers. The invitation was heartily responded to, the liand play ing " He's a jojly gooll fellow." 'Captain Logan desires through our columns to ex press his thanks to the captains of the ships Inglowood, Adamant, and Anazj, for the use of their boats ,in assisting in landing the children. A need of praise is due to Mr Crowther, who, as on' former occasions, provided'busses for''the convey ance of tho children of the Orphan Home. Mr Quick also supplied vehicles for tho children of St. Mary's. Mr and tyjrs Cmick shank supplied lqljies in abnndarico to the children. The chief. steward, Mr Long, is to be congr(\|u|a|B4;6n the excoUont spread which he prov»idea. The oppearanoe of the table showed tliat he was &chefde cuisine of no common mark. The attention was all that could be desired. The stewardess was most attentive to the children. The excursion was fully as successful and agree able as those of previous years, and in tho name of tho public we would tender the agents and ollioers hearty thanks for their well directed kindness.

NEW YEAR'S DAY.-THE EXCUR SION TO WAIWERA.

The s.s. Glonelg made an excursion yes terday to the Hot Springs, and about fifty people availed themselves of the pleasure of inspecting the place. They arrived at 1 p. to., and {returned again at 4 p.m., giving them four hours to enjoy themselves. She returned in harbour about 7 p.m., alter a very pleasant and enjoyable trip. Very few of the passengers indulged in that dreadful sea-sickness, The lioae Casey followed,'and fried very hard to pass the Glsirelg, but wfe> unsuccessful,

EXCURSION OF ROTOMAHANA.-

The Steamer Strikes a Eock No country iv the world possesses more beautiful cosistal and island scenery than that of the Northern part of New Zealand. Ex cept to yachtsmen, the charms of our coast

I are little known even among those who ha\ c i been.many years' resident here. The oppoi tuuities of -visiting it aro so rare, and the in conveniences so great that the charming bays and islets remain a terra incog, to 90 per cent of our population. When the an nouncement was made that the Union Com pany had resolved to send their magnificent steamship Kotomahana for a New Year's Day excursion trip, and had chosen the Great Barrier Island as the scene of exploration, very great gratification was felt by those who kuew enough of the romantic natural features of that and adjacent island, ami of (he Hauraki Gulf, to desire a more intimatcacquaintance with the scenery. The Compiny had made the most perfect arrangements for the safety and pleasure of the voyagers. In the first place, about the wisest precaution that could be adopted, was taken by the cap tain and agents in securing the services of the most qualified and jxperienccd man they could get to pilot the vessel round and through the island, and Captain Charles Jones was chosen ; whose knowledge from 13 yeara cruising about thj Barrier, made hini acquainted with overy'nook, rock, and safe place along the rout*. The steamer was in capital trim, ant was in readi ness at an early hour tor her woik. Excursionists of all ages and both sexes I flocked down till nearly half-past nine o'clock, when there v/ere bitween 350 and 400 aboard. But for the threatening aspect of the weather in the earlj morning prc bably the number would lave been still larger. The vessel cast of and steamed away from the wharf to tie strains of a capital brass band, under tli| leadership of Mr McCumish, which, duiug the trip, rendered many of the favourite selections from " H.M. Pinafore:," andother popular airs. The overcast sky impated a sombre hue to the landscape in the rmdown Kangi toto Channel, but before, nooii the sun had broken fairlj through, and the deeply indeutec coast-line and out-lying islands of the Smth-westeni side of Great Barrier, witi the pic turesque mountain peaks of he interior, rising at Mount Hobsou to i height ot 2,033 feet, were seen to advantige bathed in tlic warm light of a summer sin. Ou the East, a splendid view was obtuned of the Little Barrier with serrated sidts oE Mount Many Peaks rising from the witer 2,283 ft. into tFie blue sky. Leaving lehind Port Tryphena, where the principal settlement in situated, Wangaparapara a&d Okupa Bays, and skirting the hold perpendicular clifl's that mark this coast, the steamer came close up to the Southern en trance of Port Fitzroy, and passing ibis steered along the shores of Selwyn island which cannot be distinguished from he mainland,into the beautiful basin known as Port Abercrombie. The water along tiis coast is very deep, as much as 25 fathons close to the clills, and from 14 to 20 fathons all inside Port Abercrombie (which is 1^ miles acros.i) except in a little sheltend nook known as Nagles Cove, just round tie .North Head, From the Great Barrisr across to Little Barrier, eight miles, tie oury danger is Horn iiock, which is nearly in mid channel, some four miles from cadi island. This rock, which is covered with water, though it breaks when there is a swell, might easily be blown up with dynt mite, a work that ought to be carried out by the Government, thus removing the only unseen danger in approaching Aucklaui harbour fiom the westward. The rock has about 13 fathoms close alongside of it, and from 25 to 30 fathoms iv the chauuel ot either side. A line view was obtained oi the romantic headland known as Wellington Head. Passingclosetothisthe Kotomahana steamed majestically through Port Aber crombie, and between high lands along a passage, not more than two cables wide but 20 fathoms deep, into the inner harbour of Port Fitzroy. The scenery iv this passage is very similar to that of Queen Charlotte'is Sound, though prettier,. By its windings the vessel soon appeared to be cornnletely land-locked. The steamer's horn was sounded from time to time, waking unac customed echoes among the tenaulless bills. Continuing the journey up the bay to near the old sawmill, anchor was dropped in about five fathoms of water. A boat was lowered, and a considerable number went ashore. Oysters, Christmas ilowers, aud ferns were the only products of this region. The shortness of the time al lowed prevented any exploration of the pretty gully which penetrated the hills, and gave tokcuo of tho greater activity tliat once prevailed here very many years ago, when the mill was in full swing. Some of those who remained on board got out Hues and succoeded in hooking a number of schnapper. Two or three more adven turous tars jumped overboard for a swira, and probably congratulated them selves on their luck when a few minutes afterwards a large shark was observed quietly swimming about; close to the ship, and a smaller one got on the hook of a fishing Hue. About half-past three the vessel was again uuder weigh, ,and considerable interest was felt when it was known that the steamer would pass out of the other entrance of Port Fitzroy, known by residents as Little Entrance, on the charts as Goeer nor's Passage. Traversing the completely lund-locked bay for nearly two miles, s»me very pretty views were opeued out, particu larly in approaching Governors passage— the'timber-clad hills in the foreground, md glimpses of the rocky islets beyond thenarow gorge through which tho steamer WS to pass made jup a picture of rare and slang ing beauty. The passage though very nar row has deep water in it, and was traversed years ago by H. M. Brisk. The prinsipal danger is a sunken rock in the centre d tho cutranco from the seaward, with deep tater ou either side. The steamer wentcead slow in approaching the narrows and pwsed through safely. Speed was then quietened and as the vessel again emerged to wans the open sea, everyone on board thought ifthere had been any danger it was over, andvere quietly surveying the landscape, whei A SUNDEN SHOCK KAN THROUGH itiE SHIP,

she reeled over heavily on one side fir a second or two and then righted htnelf. Tlierc could be no mistakiug whai had happened—she had struck1 a subneged rock. The sensution ivus a very unpl«sant one, and though with a . °.vy few exceinons there was little excitement on boardi tew anxious minutes were passed, wbi? the oilicers, in obedience to uu order froj tho captain were below ascertaining wither there was any danger. Immediate^ the accident happened Captain Underfood, with proper precaution against the (orst, ordered that the boats should be cleari and the water-tight compartments of thijsliip seen too. A prevalence of pale facd and anxious looks, a few ladies Isthed in tears, and one or two men, who oujht to have known better, mauifestiug exaggerated demonstrations of fear, were the onlytveuts of note before the welcome news raialong the ship that her strong hull had suTcred no serious damage in the colisiti. It is supposed that the fore-part of tbc .vessel passed clear, and that she struck about the bilge, some eight 6 ten i feet below the water line,' Of course there were the usual wise-acts who kuew all about it, holding forth afcr^ tho event, hut this only reasonable explanation of the occurrence is that ttie speedjof the vessel had deceived the pilot, thariwhom no man knew the rock and the entrjuce to the harbour better. It was one ff thoso unfortunate accidents which will happen in tho best-regulated matters, and everyone on boardrogretted thcoccurrcuee,\vhiehmurrcd' aa otherwise completely sitcccssiJT day. The return run to town was'niadepi good time,'the'passengers recovering thar" high spirits and godtt liumouii The vfcel ar rived alongside tho wharf aboat tlf-pas't 7 o'clock, wheu the excursionist ' we're landed to the enlivening strains of ,Britan nia Kules the Waves." It mustftotbe omitted that the stewards served v) s first rate cold collatioiun Uio middle of lie dayj and a good tea during the'libmc, up, t)9th of which we^e fjree^y pari}iken p,f ty '^hp.ss on board. Tl^s movniug a caveful examjnaioa was made of the snip, which shewed that she had not made any water during til) run of fifty miles from the Barrier andwlile lying at the wharf all night. The, vessel herefore left, at the time appointed, for tip South, and will probably go into dock atpunedin to ascertain whether her plates hive sus taiued any injury by the shock, JYe \t\xa\ that til* the accident wUI no,t d<4erjhe Com pany from uudeytakiiig othpr excivaious of a like Jdnd on future occasions. I

A VISIT TO KAWAU

Captain McGregor's s.s. lona, Captain E. Stephenson, left the wharf at D 20 4 a.m, yesterday with S5 passengers. had a iine weather trip, and the officers and crew exerted themselves to the utmost'to render the passengers comfortable. Thcie were no cases of soa sickness. On the arrival of the steamer at the Kawau the passengers were lauded in the ship's boats, and v,ere met and welcomed by Sir George Grey. He had thrown opeu his doors to vinlors, who enjoyed themselves in examining* i.l>' c rttro pictures.. manuscripts, anii j unique literary anrl artistic collecting, $ h « O'Shanter, with a niwDM bf German settlers of tlie I'nlsoi. nmTei Bfrgo- Miaster ?vad. Sphooimaßter Csptaiij Krip»Uß:r,

arrived about f.he same time, and the little school visited Sir George Grey in his study en masse. Afterwards a portion of the visitors enjoyed themselves in a dance on the green, while others dispersed over the island inspecting, the many rare flora and forma with which yi r G eorge Q r delights to surround h; s island h J The most noteworthy f act was tha ; easy confidence with y,^,.^ the vis ; to converted the Island for the once into a "people's park.' The warnig whistle However, too soon terminated the holiday' and the passengers were all safely re embarked and after a pleasant run down" arrived at the wharf and wended their wav homeward, without a single accident or circumstance to mar the enjoyment of thp day. Captain Stephenson and his officers received the thanks of the passengers fop their care and courtesy. s - w

Auckland Racing Club Sum mer Meeting.

Patbos

His Excellency Sir Hercules Robinson, G.C.M.G President : ViCE-PHit<siiiv»7m' Mr. James DJlworth. Mr. AUrecf Buckled Hon. Fred. Whltaker Mr. j. MoCoeh Clark Mr. Thos. Moriin Mr. Sam. Morriu Mr. Allan MoDonnld Mr. l) tt \ld Heuu Mr. Win. McLauglilan Mr. John Cos«thvo Mr. John Kirkwood Mr. j am ,. a Bncklaiid Mr. James Dickey Mr. WiliJam J lUar-kn Mr. Joseph Banks Oapt. WalmaioV. JUDQK : HANDICAITiin ■ Mr. Bobt uiuliam. Mr, H. P. LaDce. ' STARTKtt : CtEKK ov Tua g^ Mr. John S. Buckland. Mr. lfred. W. Marks Clerk ok the Course : Mr. Sam. Morriu. Secretary: Mr Wm, Percival,

THE SECOND DAY.

.The second day a races were favoured with lovely weather, and, in. spite of the many great counter attractions, Ellcrslie was so well patronised by the general public, that yesterday's may be regarded as one of the biggest meetings for years. In anticipation of the Governor being present at the races the lawn was gaily adorned with orna mental shrubs, which had a pleasing effect Mr Irnpey's excellent band was stationed aa usual in the centre of the lawn, and per formed with customary accuracy, ilie Governor's carriage (provided by Mr Crow ther) drove up at 1 o'clock; His Excellency being accompanied by the Rev. C. Mer«ey Thompson (private secretary), Captainßruce (H.M.S. Cormorant) and Lady, the Hon F. Whilaker, and Master Kobinson. As the vice-regalpai ty crossed the lawn those assembled on the grandstand rose to their feet, and, together with the people on the course, guve hearty cheers. Messrs J. M. Clark, A. E. Wliitaker, and B. Tonka were specially deputed to arrange luncheon and other matters j and at the close of the first race.Sir Hercules and party were conducted to the large room upstairs, where Host Little had prepared a sumptuous repast in a manner which did him much credit, and gave the gieatest satisfaction to all con cerned. Ever; delicacy of the season was introduced, nisi the rarest and best of wines; neat little projram rnes of the iatter were supplied to glfStHjHho Ajielciami.grown grapes were \ey ants (from Mason's,Phi-tip.ll). The glasswarervas very chaste, being of a character seldou placed on the festive board. After a brief sitting, the company rose. There were no .ijjoeches. The racing was not of so iutereiiug a character as the first day's. The Deby brought out Mr Walters' admirable colt Libeller and Captain Walrasley's Mai of Athol, but there was no real coutesi the colt winning easily. The Derby Staces do not bring out the fields they shoild, hut future years will show iniprovemat. The Publicans' Purse was a good rag Maritana securing the victory, contrari to expectation, as Mr Walters' stable ws thought able to produce the winner in Jillingsgjite, which with Clifford up wa3 mchfaccied. Billingsgate's performance was cry unsatisfactory. The belling Kaceintrduced another good repre sentative of Mr Yalters' stables—Piscato rius. Sinking Fun., who sweated a good deal, looking short of "wrk, and Kenilworth in I good form, wee picked for places. The Racing ClubTandicap brought half a score of horses t( the starting post, Ariel (the cup winner, agreat favourite) meeting Lara on uiifavours le—some urge unfair terms. Through [ miles of mud Ariel is probably the best j wse in the Colony, but his course is certai ly not a mile and three quarters over easj going ground in good company. The ight weight on Lara allowed the lattet to do as he liked at the finish. Lara is a ileful horse, with a good reputation, and. •wfcn in good' form, yery dangerous. HippmampUs, with Hodson up, made a game thmgh hopeless struggle at tile mush. HeWi3 nut flc. Templetbn, a prominent horse h the early part of the race, made a poor sbw towards the close of it,, evidently easedoff in favour of Lara. Malrern tailed to lend on his first day's running. Loch Lofond made a great shov for a mile, but cold not compass ths distance at the pace The time of this racs was first-class : 3n& lOsec. Sir Hercules i remarked it was fetcr than the time ia which a horse of hirwon a Melbourne rate of 1J miles. The Hurdle Race was interesting, and wawon by Nettle. Tom Howe, the leadiuj horse and the likely winner, fell at thi third hurdle. In the tirand Stand Handiap Lara again appeared. The colt iiillingiiatc had to give the Teteran nine pound, At the tarn for home Hal moral jammed jara so close to the post as to compel Webser to hold Lara back, giving the former a temporary advantage, but clear of the poa the latter camo forward with a uish, and tie two hprses ran a dead heat at the finish which was ultimately settled by a wak-over for Lara. The course was very god going, and after late work on it eyidened great care on tha part of those in char;e. MY Superintendent Thomson and a iood force were on the ground

Derby Stakes of DOaovs., added to ( Swoop- Btakosof 10aovd.iach. Colts, Bst 101A) rlUies, Sat Sib. Diatanct, U mile. 15 substribers. W. Walters's br t Libeller, 3yrs., Bat. lOlbs. (French) 1 Captain SValmsley's g t Maid of Athol, 3yrs., Bst. 51bs. (D. Taylor) ... '.I! 2 Billingsgate w«a scrttched; \ Lib.eHorVas not called on. "lime : 2 mins. 51 sees.

Publicans' Pdrsb of (Psotsw with, » Sweep stakes of 2aovs. each; amount accruing from Sweepstakes to go tc second horao. Weight for-ago. Winner o! Kail way Plate tdcarry , 7108.extra. Uiatanct, Jmilo. K. Bay's b ni Mnritann, 9st, Iflv (Ray) ... ..... I ... ... „< 1 W. Walters's b c BiUinMyate. Sst 411b. ■• (Clifford.) ... wi „, ... 2 A. Bucklan4'a eh h Omega, 9st. (Mat thews).,, „ ... 3 Time ; Jmin, 4Sseoi Scrathed: Temple tou, 9st, 41bs,j Bate, 9st 41bs.; Merlin, 9st.; Libeller 7st.' lllbs. Betting: Maritaiia and Billingsjate even. Maritaua led to the turn at a gcod pace, with Omega and Billingsgate close up, but the latter was pulled back too fsr for t mile vaco, a.vA the other horses reached thf cutting »;lonp distance ahead. On mfTevmco Omega suc ceeded in getting on terms with Maritana, an advantage o| brief dura'iou, for after a short struggle Omega was fairly outpaced and distressed. Billinggate, however, came up with great stride,, but Kay wiU* inside running never alliwed the o<>U to get clear, the old general riding Montana with great judgement. Jnhajp struggle to the turning into the. straght brought the two neck and meek, bill the colt made a wide detour to get the staight running and Maritana shortly placed the issue beyoi\d all doubt, with more ir hand than maay thought. Time: lminioOsecs., '.

faKLUNO Race of MaoVg., 'ri±b a Sweepstakes of, 3snvs. oaolmdded. Wgtit-for-aKo. Winner to be sold hy avwEionsmnediate y after tho race for 3w680v8. '' If btorod to bo sold toy 200 SOW, allbwfed 71bsi i for lOOaovs., Hijb3.j if lor- 50sov&, 2Uus. Distance 1 «»Uo and a, distancb".' ' • ! ' ~" s \V. Walters' br c PiffliWiittS fat. lllbs.. (B.odson) ... „., .~. , ... .... 3| J. Leimmd's cii c KcßlWrth, SsV^.lha. ' (T. Taylor) ... ... ;w. ... i G. DowneV eh a Fund, Bs%. 111% (Nolan)', ..;' ~f\ -Zi.'\ .9, i Scratched : GilMoO^llwi1 UOOsavs.), Bs^ 4%;; LaUs Roo]cb: (iQteoys.), Sat lib,' Mfv£>i«i^ (,''" '■> ; f^vouredmifcing Fund and Pi catotfua, I i i: . :fl i -i The starter was roipled in two attemp by Glenfem stickils Atb.e post, while te other horses werettirlf ready. When «, A watea cut out t/e: ruining with Gloßfea, and Sinkiu<r Fun( folbwing. At the tkn from the straigtf Sirkiflg JF*>nd begaato compound ; Awrtes tent for a long «ot among tlio yo^s; Qeufern also bolld j Konilwovth plfcetl Snking Fund afrlis- CQMut, while feoatoriis took comniat of the field nntfled trough the cuing, emeiging wit/ Keniiworth's uose tjhijs quarters. Apart race home left thejtwo iv the order lAo'ed. Time, 2miu. 6«(». Tub AuckxaJ BacUg Club HAN»t»f of 20030V5., wkaoweepatakea of SsovWoh; amount aciuins U<^ Swaopstakes #s« to secomj hpr,e, Mid '-hivd horse to art, nis atakei Ditapceajmile. : Vallance's Laa, b li, 6st. 61bs. (Vcb stOT) !k 1 W. Walteirs'i Hippocampus, 7st. |P. (T. Hodsoif f ■■•• ? P. Butler's bh Laertes, aged, 6&tj; »■ ■i. Also ran • Templeton. 9st. luWJ eh 9st. 21b.; Jferlin. 6st. Bib.; Hll,JfeJt» Gillie Calhi^eat. 101b.jYatapa.Mflb.; Lo'cl'i Lomc'.t '53f, 10!W ''* /'air 7»t j&t; g.-n » a g And, 7 5 t 2l>i«»«. agtuoa; '! to 1 agauist 1#« ■(" TempletcjOv d Laertes,. MWP W ■■.' i; ■ ! ■■

}* fcstfvfatlhe strife, getting awa.y^ .•{ V\B Iy fice, pith Laertes, Loch Lome ' "m * wppoiampus. Loch Lomond slid ■ ; M n anlUyfor half the distance by goiri ;; i W » tnut and cutting out the running \ !,,«H itt ho-sfe all appeared to have settled f, V■* § ■y tttir best pace, and at the cuttin ,' ■■•« c. evaeatly a question.not otfncrease ' A « bin of the best staying powers. j» yM rs Lonond had improved TempleptonV •! ;M a but, ike the latter, had to retire f J -i front rank. Merlin tried for lea ; ?" '» but was at once distressed by the ci :i V H !- dropped behind. Lara, goin<' at -■ I 'ffl >> strong ga ]i oP) w i tJl ? lig ' nt Vw , t y m tde premier position. Hippocampi •< ■ * observed of all observers, at this , A c causedexcitement by coming throaei ' I TT' ?odso° evidently intent on -ni '^ , £ c he*d:f the affair. The cutting v showtd th» race lay between *•' ' )U wrse and Lhra. Hodson got to- 'ri[!i - HlPP°^mpMs an dMidall he kric-/ <, H' suade thetapa^Sa horse to get 1 1 >]' but Lara showed improved Fpeed, ai4i vain was Hippo, urged on, for thong J bore his punishment tmflinchinglyf't ' * travelled ht level best, he had al began to slow down as Lara galloped ■*'■'■■■ the winnmg post, fit for another half, A™",.a great favourite at the start, di, i: | evidently preterring cun ti- " -f" 11 course. T>e: 3minc l6 a ' P '"c on »l' i Hack Huhdlb Eapp «r ■ S 130 V. Distance, on ce JL^ovs. Kntr ; hui-dleß. Winnfir tn i, oUnrt. over d-n- ,' m SaSSEf I^,. Mr Williams'Nettli P «t entry" ■ Harford's Sea King ." ••• ~ Also ran: Balman's t" "" ' m Baby, Kobinson's.Nativ Ir°We.j; :;. j jumped well and W ed » Tofn : the third hurdle, <hei*f i. or TO'nr , J Nettle also took til' Wif c^e t,J « Time: 2min siseq dles fn gooa M Grand BTAnn HaSi^a^ R-HJanance's .. K. Mclvor'a BalmtJ r *"" ... i« J.Lenn ßr d'sMX|;-%(K aia( , V» Also ran : BiniJ gfl * o Vi a^J<» fist. sib. ; d« s ; aMab. ;l , tippe, fist Sera/ M >', fot. Sinking Fun,], j i s ,h lt:l"a. Bst 7fit ; 71b.iL 0 d lL L d s^..lJi,,p OCa ; Kata, Gst j r ' Ojt'.- V atapa Lara vasiagaa h n * f . betting. TteitfC'youritef,. 'I Zantippa lara / Hi,,; "n/av ourabi !. to show.in Ironne fov gS?ate wer ';, well. Neai theith- n "g5?nd going /. through hfahoriS^'Vlllo^ ' I favourite aifl tlfcit RVebaWet I tq^er o., t: f W the three i ut the pace , Q0 I V. M«VBrn cam, j. gate ran neck-u.i; °"n bacif. u n . , 1 aearing the strA^ With tie oite ' t • HI leaving the struggltPen he tired c -*T4 horses. Lara turnePair or South „ "i'^ jammed so close to the post «y BattaCral iJ that Webster had to hold back, giving Bali !:i I moral a lead. When clear of the pbsl'l 1 Webster brought Lara along at n very smart i 5 rmce, the struggle ending in a dead heali Time: 2mm 13Jseci ■ Tft ? Lara had a canter overthe course by himi S self for the Stakes. . • 11 ?; The railway authorities may he compli,i meDted on their excellent; arrangements,,' - the public being thoroughly s&tisfied with the manipulation of tfce. trains. . '

Third Day's Meeting.

There is a tremendous crowd of peopll t'T " he race-course. The UiauJ Stand! \ . hronged with beauty and fashion. lUi j Excellency the Governor arrived at an earlM - lour. The weather is of the most enjoyabfeff I iharacter, and the public seem determined* i ;o have a good day'n sport. The first race ; ' ivas a gift to Walters' representative, Bil-' * ingsgate. Slbeller was scratched ; Milk-i' naid ran. For the Auckland PJate, hi"t ••' )dds are offered on Templetdn, 3tol a»ainsdf * kriel, 4to 1 agafnst fciibeller. fibelior faf'-j, jonsidered to , have an outside show, t. Pinfire and Maritana are scratched! W Tie Steeplechase is, of course, the most If: interesting event of the season, the cup I' perhaps, excepted, though flat racing'wß time compared to the excitement Jattending.H the falling of horses, the re-mounts, the! coming up of apparently disabled steeple- < chasers, the good jockeyship of almost f 3 crippled riders, the favourites being passed ffti jud re-passed, until amid cheers and yells f \ the winner shall home. Then the "long'L-.: shots'" on the cup and steeplechase are M I5 ttle ™ «ith ,thefr var>ing condition,, Mr McGee hoped to ' have brought Hba out for the Steeplechase, and waite-i 1 till the last moment, as ho is not a disciple £ 3f scratching; but uaforinnately he i! was compelled to blister her this ir>oru- t * mg and turn her out Mr Len- ="• uard has not decided ifMalvern will fio ..j- MABErfPßormoßStakbs of lOOsovo.,addedto^S•':■: n. Sweepstakes of lOsovs. each, h. ft For: *'■ 3-year-ofde. OoltJ, 8 tlOlbs ; lii.ies Bst s'bs ; The wtaner of the Canterbury or Aucklami ?ZZJ? ca^ v f 51bs ex"a; dinner of S Tibs extra. Distance one mile and a quarter" ' ■ Billiiigeeato (French) ■.!: i[> Milkman (D. Taylor) .„ ' " 2 if* Libeller was scratched.: Betting 10 to 1(C on Billingsgate. He led all the way ami s ; won easily. ~ -. AuciKLANi) RE.4TS of lOOsova., with a stakes of&ovs. each; amount accrui n t from 4 Sweepstakeatogotosceondhorse^ WeehT I fT-ago. Distance, two miles. yu Libeilcr ..„ ... I - , v Templetou ~>P I gm\ Ariel... ... ■-.., ."" "' ' 3 Scratched: Hippocampus, Pinfire, and Mantana. From the staxt all went together to the cutting, through Which R:<y led on i Templeton, the colt second, -riei third, f»' This order was maintained until pa^i4fr*"(, stand and round the stones, when Libellei weiit to the front, and ivas never caugb aijaill, all the houses going aba. tenificpace f ■ the jockeys whipping up the stmight - bu ' Hie eo.lt OMtpaced the tivD celebrated" f ' ViiQ«eiiß, running the grandest colt in! La Zealand. Hodsou weighed in amid irav jA,I ous cheering. - Time : 3tn|n. 40iiec. v. '.mm Handicap SyBEPtecHASK of loOsovs., trith«J]\B Sweepstakosof ssots; each; amomitjMjcra' ' 'W'«. Sweepstakes td K o to ttS iSSSf Hi iiowe, third hoMo to save his stakes, NcSS-' I the fands. Distance about three awl a-halT , unlee, over a fair husting country. ™ Lone Hand ... ••• , v ,i. I•* : Sportsman ... ... 'V "* "*. q. . . Lone Hand won, easilj' disUncinglfer; others. Sportsman was second. ■ SrKWAßoa'HANDiOA]pOfloo4vg.,withaSwßep-i ---stakis of 3SQVS. each ior toceptors; amount ! accrungfirQm Sweepstakes to Kotosecor boiß\ Kat l?a°ce.3sovl..anaßcceptanoe33OTi '"'to«ie funas. Wekhts to bo deehoe'' ' by Sp.m. on. the second day of the iaees< '; StC&Mtaneos by 10 p.m. on the same ©venina $ WsUcee, one mile and a distance. Vi Hippoiampus, 7st. 71b. . ',A [ \ --ijtl'-B Lara, pstslbs . _ ... ..„ ,J "' v*'l^; , Theraco was won. by a grand strugj/ie r"^ ■

CHURCH OF ENGLAND SUNDAY SCHOOLS.

THE Sunday School children attached to- J I tbeinglish churches, had tlieir Now YjWir's') „(• ; tref to-day in the Domain; The -weatherfs , waespecially favourable for the holiday;-. ' an several thousands of porsous enjoyed " - thtoselves in the shade and sdusßaie» If Tb only school mjssing \ms All SainfitSM ■'> Vf take the sohools in order as they jipJ, f\s pped successively. The first was O ~ i"; I _ > ST.. THOMAS'^ tj' '." i^h its airy anci jkleagaijt tout, whei-o ..i ie found Mrs, Millet disposing nuns, and ifil amnier dyiuks to the liveiyj children. Mr. t JaniiUoijiis th,e supenntonfient. Childr»B |p| JKX; ijeaplxers 16. The uumer was n:' ■-'-^t ■ tepresentiug lion and Mble, with the Uxt , ds£\ r. Feed my lambs," the work of the latljes*;'*' ■ ST. PAUL'S.! >\ :\ 'f^j This school was numcrohsly attenflfeiv" if md the tables Avere loaded with goo ' "ffli thingsi. The new banuer—a beautifnl <>■* ■ g —made by Miss Teutonberg, attract j '■'*§§ much attentiou^ If.boro tie arms of th '*[ I iiocese and^ S4. Paul, surniounted;by t).o- j Bishop's witre. Superinteadent, Wca^i- l|i teaoUess, 16; scholars, 190. f . V'HI ST. SEPULCHKB'S. \T "* I This capacious tent was occupied by .Jf. -«. : j« jhildren of the several schoqls of iSt. .' ?$ - 'i^-M ehre's, St. Barnabas, andtheEj>iphau>, oii \>}j I,': oi which St. Sepulchre's riutnbered,' 30#L * 'i> St Barnabas, 45; and the Epiphany, Jj,*** li; Mr George is the superintendent if1 teachers of the three schools. Thl * i> v^ ||| ivas of choioa needlework, sflk, rej ' | " v--. pv the cross of St. Sepulchre. -.:■: , |v ST. MATTHKW'S. . : .,\'?., About 400 children of this sr i present, under the superintenc'le i SB T. H. Webb, assisted by thirf s.' .# Provisions plenty, fun liberal. I.■ ■; ■ | was of a choice design, einbla; : i '\/^S the cross. J J t-f-l ST. MARX' 3, PAUNELI. . J (~ ""\ \ % This tent inciHded the !chil(! i, \ jji Mary's and tie Orphan Hook ] r j<|| Clayton, superintendent ot 11. JL• •1 I teachers, twenty; childf«u, ; . ■ *■ [J I hundred. Mrs Kissliug dispenr ) ■'~' T'^sf cakes. etc. . ' , . j 1. S*., J^A^K'S,. REMUKRA. j :^/jM -The S,t^Mftik's tent was hea ' ... . /rl'Jp cflaajte banner, with the inscription, t :; '• y %Wi Marcas, Evapgelista." Tbe supe^..^ ' ''A'j iff of this school is a lady; Mrs-Is - I liß whose nian^eskent is most sati ' {I . IH XJvvo hmi',\red scholars, fifteen teacL */ |H --I m

THE AUCKLAND EVEFIFG STAR FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1880.



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Soot,' ashes, and dust am entirely done away with, <md all culinary pots and pans are easily kept WrM'. I would advise all young ladies to refuse tc11*13.6 the day except up n the condition that oil the.c?to^in«'is to be dono with gaa KTobbls S-iTENT DY.N'AMrris.-'By repeated experiments, sailing and retenslve uso iQ.au Ffiß Attatralaslau^potonies. aod all Over the world Kobsl's Patent h»s uncontrovertably preyed 'itaeU to be #W ;fcv e? 4O* r °eat- Jtronger than ovorf Mixer toa^.O his dyna mito is aarantoß'fiOOsly ippWKIJ? «toPK and ■quarrying;, basting in jiard or solt. w^cauajv, roeka construction of nmneK.jslenriiJK latuiM •three roo* and:booWonr, In-ealrinot np blockaof■ matol .or stone, clearing ay/ay wruoloi, flliaya, : sunkenrooks, tnrpv«log, ntorniinsr stropgnola«,«e. Sqmg of Its ndvantaswu aria Immnbsa—savinff ,in abour, itinie and rnonsy. Safety iuuee, i tva-iai* aud Bior/ife, &c. Printed instxuotions ■wish. 9rovy five lb' packase. ' Buyojra phoura m »l#, In sotting. 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j Special Advertisements. "VTEW TWEEDS ! NEW TWEEDS. _LM AKRIVJED PEK SHIP ' LEBU,' AND OPEN FOlt INSPECTION', AT M. M U R C II I E' S, SHOHTLAND STREET, The largest and beat selected Stock of CLOTHS AND TWEEDS Kver shown in thig Market, consisting of English and French Coatings and Fancy TROUiICKIKGS Kngltsh and French Blue and Black Serges English and Scotch Tvvbkds, direct from the manufactories at home Bannockbu'-n and Islo of Skye Tweeds, a specialty. ALT, THE ABOVE GOOD 3 ARE OP THE VERY LATKST STYLE AND FINISH. Ami, in addition to the above attractions, M. MURCHIE Has been so fortunate as to secure the Borvices of a First-class Cutter, which enables him more fully to merit a continuance of that liberal patronapTO which has been extended to him in no past. E W ING "NUT ACHINES. IMPORTANT NOTICE. The undersigned beg respectfully to inform their customers anil the public that they NJC VKYI BUY Sev.'inK Machines from any local dealer, but that they import all their own goods Notwithstanding, should any local dealer require any Machine or Parts, they are always willing and pleased to accommodate them. The following prices are now being asked for Genuino SINGER Family Machino, on treadle and with polished table J?K n and usual tools a""J ** ' Dit'o ditto, both hasd and treadle .. **" We also import and offer for English men and women The BEST ENGLISH MAKE, with i usual tools, on polished table and J?K in treadle iv The price is a little higher, but like the best English Lever Watchea the make is very superior, and we are so impressed with the excellence of its manufacture that we always distinctly point out that it has no relationship or connection with any other make, and is only Fecond in simplicity and durability to the genuino " Domestic" W. H. SHAKESPEAR & CO., 246, QDEEN-STREET, Auckland. EST A B ITsITk D 1855. TVT ILNK & /IHOYCE Have now on view a Comploio Assortment of Lthe most beautiful SPUING GOODS of every description, from the Bbest Homo maiKots.l MILLINERY, in Paris and English1) STRAW GOODS, FLOWERS, FKATHKR9 ] VISITH.S and MANTLES, in Silk and Cash mero JACKKTS, lv Coloured Summer Cloth OLIVIAS, in Cashmere, Silk, &-«. CHILDREN'S HOS'. in Cotton.Lislo. and Silk LADIKS1 HOSE, in Cotton, Lisle, and Silk PARACHUTKS. UMBttKLLAS. RIBBONS KID GLOVES, Bluck, White, and Coloured, 1, 2, i, and C button UNDRESSED KIIJ GLOVES, 2 and 1 button. An Immense Stock of DRKSS GOODS, In all the newest and most lashionnblo Btylos and toxcures, all marked exceedingly modorato. BABY LINKN, CHILDREN'S AND LADIKS' UNDERCLOTHING, in great variety. HOYS' KNICKERBOCKERS, HOSIERY, HATS, COLLARS, ETC. A Comploto Assortment of Calicos, Flannols, Linous, &o. DRKSS AND MANTLE-MAKING ON THE PREMISES. F vo per Cent. Discount allowod for Cash. MILNE & C II 0 V C E, CHEAPSIDK HOUSK.