SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HOH WATER] KSJgSS^JJSw. 1.22 BUNaKT.-Thla Evening, 0.38 HUN RT9B.—To-Morrow Morning. 1.49 .OON'B AQK.-Fall Moon, 17tb, 818 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST KVBNINO.

TO-DAY. Hotorun, s.p., Tozor, from Ruuell Waitaki, 8.v,, Kdlo, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Mariner, sohooner, Qneen, for Russell Glonelg, b.b., Farquhar, for Tauranga. TO-DAY. Argyle, 5.«., Crawford, for Whangarel Waftakl, '.b.. Kdie, for Ruesoll Grlflln, sohooner, Bishop, for Russoll

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Sydney-City of Sydney, Hth Lyttolton—Luttorworth, barque Norfolk Island-Speodwoll, kotch Lovoka—Patienco, Friday Pan Kranolsco-Oity of New York. Tuesday New Plymouttt and South—Penguin, Tuesday Tonga—Caledonia, Bhortly ~,__, London-Helen Denny. Wednesday; Fernglcn Tauranga—Glenolg, Monday; Waitaki, Mon- RUBSofT-lonft, Monday: Waitaki. Wednesday Melbourne, via South-Rotorua, Thursday Napier-Glenlora, shortly Whangarel—Argylo, Tuesdays and Fridays ; Waitaki, Friday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Wolverine, H.M.8., from Sydney, shortly Nautiluß, H.1.G.M.5., from Melbourne Kroerald, H.M.S., from Sydney Jlty of Sydney, P.M.s.B, from San Francisco, Southern Cross, Mission sohoonor, from the Islands Lady Jooelyn, ship, from London; salledSopt. 15 Margaret Galbralth, ship, from London, loading Himalaya, ship, from London ; "ailed 25th Oot. Loon Fleot, barque (L.K.P.S.), from London ; Balled Aug st 29

InwABDS Coabtwisk.- Per'evaronco, from "Walheke, with 250 bnnholu shingles ; Howard, from Thames; Ntincy, from I homes, with 16 000 feet timber; 1-ake St. Clair, from Mata kana. with 45 tons firewood; Gom, fromTairua, ■with 35,700 feet Umber; Ooralie, from Tairua, with 21,000 feet sawn timber and 2,000 Bhinßlea; Christina, trom Husaell, with 97 tons coal; Sun beam, fromManalu' with 13.730 feet timber; South Carolina, from Barrier, with 20 tons wood 4 bales wool, and i cattle; Janet, from "Whangarel Heads, with 2S tons stone; I'aku, from Tairua; Mercury, from Tairua. Octwabdb Coastwise:.—Perseverance, for Pandepit; Medora, for Awanui; Adah, for Thames; Lake St. Clair. for Matakana; Gom, for Tairua- Sunbeam,forManara; South Carolina, for Barrier; Janot, for WhangareiHeads; Paka, for Tairua. Tho S.S. Penguin, whioh arrived from the South yesterday, brought the following passen gers: Saloon: Misses Duthie and Langham, Mrs Roberts, Mr and Mrs Scotland, Mr and Mrs KbbUs, Major Brown, Messrs MoKay, Behenan, Atkinson, Ounoan, Hanklus, Simpson. Dykes, Smith Buttle, Honeyfleld. Steeragei: Messrs O'Nell, Wilkinson, Cadwell, Markwood, Schynegar, McCarthy, Lopino, and Schmuman. Mr O. J. Hutohinaon advertises tho yacht Sinking Fund for sale cheap. The s.s Southern Cross was docked this after' noon in order to have her bottom cleaned and The Hyaene is expected to return to the Islands about tho end of the present weok. The brigantine Myrtle is expected to leave again for Tonga about Wednesday next. The ketch Speedwell ia completing her load ing for Norfolk; Island, The thip Wanganul, from London, will be berthed alongside the Queen-street Wharf to morrow morning. The P.M.S.S City of Sydney is expeetod from San Francisco on Sunday next. The brisrantlne Orwell is taking in a cargo fot Itotumah. The barqno Clara Hargrave was taken out of the Dock today. The barquentlno Fairlie is taking in ballast prior to leaving for Newcastle. The s.O. Rotorua arrived from Kussoll to-day with 63 sacks oysters, and two passengers :— Messrs Kemenschnelder and Same.

Tho barque Lutterworth having completed ballasting will haul oat into the stream this evesiDg. She proceeds to Lyttelton.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Wallabi, s.s., Leys, from Wanganui. DEPARTURES. Penguin, s.s., McGoo, for South

ENGLISH SHIPPING.

London, Septembers. The steamer Durham sailed from Plymouth for Canterbury. New Zealand, on September 20. The Dunloe, from London for Auckland was Oft* Start Foint on .-epteiuber 2. Tho Merola, from Tima.ru, arrived in London on the 16th o( September. She reports taking off the crew of the bU< ulont, brig, bound for Hamburg, which was thrown on tor beiim eudß in a Kale oft Caps Horn. The P. and O. Company's Bteamer Surat had on board Judge and Mrs Gillies and Miss fisher, and Mr and Mrs Graham, for Auck land. The lion. J. C. Richmond and family have also left tor Nelson

UNKNOWN

Waitara, this day. Sailed: Roweda, for Onehunga at 3 a.m. Bluff, yesterday. Sailed: Rotomahana, for the Bluff.

M" MUBC HI X, MKKCHANT TAILOR AND IJVirOKTKK. ,«! ], > FRESH ARRIVALS. BNQTiisii Airo Scotch Twekds—7 casos by 'Loohneuiar' Sjcuok Suitings In Blue and Blaok, of a New Make and Finish Something New In Bannqckburn Tweeds, which was awarded Ist prizo at the Sydney Inhibition ' Baxomv Tweeds in Blue and Black, of superior quality and now dosign. Another Consignment to arrive by ' Fernglen. Samplos mailed to any address. The immense Quantity of Clothing we Bbip to the large cities and towns in the colony is a sufllcient guarantee that tho QUALITY and MAKE of these Goods cannot be equalled. Orders by mail will receive our best attention. WANTED, four First-class Tailors, to whom constant employment will bo given at tho ten penny log. M. M U R O H I E, Opposite Aroh. Clark & don's, SHOHTLAND STRSBT.

Tho premature decay of beauty in many of our women, and the rapid advances of age, arguo an unhealthy condition of tho system or a palpable nogloct of thoir'sanitory status. What is commonly known among tho box as " ennui,' Is nothing moro or lods than lassitudo resulting from souls dcfeotlve organism or apecia affection. It matters now how dclieato tbo framo, how sensitive tho system, how exquisitely strung the norves, modorato dosos ot Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps will eradicato tho causes and produco tho most boncflcial results.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails wili, Otoasi as Unijkb :— For Russoll nnd Kawakawa, per Waitaki, nt ■1 p.m. For Tairua, por Paku, at 4 p.m. For Coromandol, por Coromandcl, at ll..(0 a.m. For Thames, por Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Thuusday, 11th Instant, Per B.S. Rotorua an followß :— For India, Chinn.Japun,Moditoninoan Ports, and Continent of Knrope, at 8 a.m. For Gisborno, Nupior, Southern Ports, Australlim Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Brludial, for letters Bpuoiully bo prepaid und addressed, ntO a.m. For newspapers, at 8 a.m. For money orders, and registered lottcra, tho proviouaovoninxat 1 o'clock. 'I'hls mail will bo duo in London on Thnrs 'ay, tho Oth January, 1881. For Waiwora, To Kapa, Craißiobum, and Warkworth, por Itoso Coaoy, at 10 v.vi. For Wungauui, per Wallubi, at 1 p.m. JTkioay. l'_'bh instant. For Thamos, por Itotomahanu, at 9 a.m. For Walhoko and Coromandol, por Coromandol, at 2.30 p.m. For WhUiangi, Tairua, Tauranga, and Opotikl, por Glonelg, at 4 p.m. For Wangarol Heads nnd Wangarol, por Araylo, at 1 p.m. For Wangaroi Heads and Wangaroi, per Waitaki, at 5 p.m. S. 11. BISS, Cbict Postinustor

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

NOVEMBER 10, 1880. St. Luke's, Rerauera—Rev. D, W. Rnnolman, M.A. Loctnro on South Amerien, S p.m. Franklin Koad Clupel—Vocal und Musical Hntortaimußnt. Professor Lambert, hurino niumlst, 7.30 p.m. Cabdrivora' Mcotlng—ltoyal I'ail Hotel, S p.m.

MARRIAGE.

GUIDLKY— FINLAYbON.—On November !)th, at ft. James's Clmn-.il, by tho Ke.v. It. K. Miie nicol, VV. H. Grlilluy, of Yarmouth, Novn Scotia, to Kiilc, tho uldoat daughter of John Finlayson, Wiiipii, Auckland.—Nova Hooti* pupora pleuao copy. KKW—MAYMAN,-On November Ist, nt tho bridegroom's ro»ldonco, Viuw Koad, Mount Kden, by tho ltov. W. Jtorley, Manfred, tho third bou of tho latoGoorgo Kow, to Margaret. tho youngest step-daughter of Mr P. Jones, of Uonibay Sottlomont, Auckland. O'fIUIKN—MA3ON.-0n Novembor Oth, at St. Frauds do Salos', Nowton, by tho Kov. Father O'Uiuu, Patrick John, oldest Bon of Diuiinl O'Brien, Auokland, tD Agnes Mason, second daughter of tho into James Mason, of Auck land.

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

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1880.

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

The railway arrangements in connection with the excursion trains yesterday were far from perfect. The system of issuing tickets is very unsatisfactory. At all the sta tions on the hue there was unnecessary cro vvcl ing at the ticket ollices, women and weak persous beinc subjected to much vio lence in the struggle to secure tickets. The plan of issuing tickots from a small window, the public being impelled to jo3tlo and squeeze through ji narrow space, belongs to the dark ages. In all the telegraph and post-offices open counters have been substi tuted for the absurd slide windows, and on most of the railways of othor countries the samo plan is adopted, while tickets are sold by the stationers aud tobacconists. All over the United Kingdom excursion tickets are sold by shopkeepers on a small commission, aud the plan is found to work efficiently, and with a saving of labor to the Railway Department. The ingress and egress to and from the carriages i separated, so that no jostling and crowdiug occur betwci v the arrivals aud departures, the persons receiving tickets being obliged to remain in au enclosure while the others arriving by the traiu are clearing off, each party shewing the tickets on coming out and entering the tram by their respective doors. By this plan unnecessary over crowding on the platform is avoided, aud travellers are not inconvenienced by the guards passing through the carriages at intervals to inspect the tickets. The system adopted on tfie Auckland lines exposes weak women and children to be violently hustled by roughs and larrikins ; and yesterday we saw women with young children, who could not venture into the "scrimraidge" for tickets, waiting for more than an hour at the stations for an opportunity of approaching the window. Tho obvious remedy is to place railway tickets on sale at the stationers and tobac conists. The fact that pocket-picking on a large scale is cot prevalent during these crowdings at the stations is a proof of the general honesty of the community. We do not blame the general manager, Mr Muc donald, for the defective system which exi3ts. His zeal and courtesy and his auxicty to prevent inconvenience to the public are on all occasions conspicuous, tie is doubtless bound by red tape rules which he must adhere to against his better judgment. Some of his subordinates, as was too un mistakably apparent yesterday, are lacking in efficiency, and probably there is a de ficiency of proper appliances to meet extra ordinary demands for travelling facilities.

Times.

The great sale of English furniture, etc., by Messrs £. and A. Isaacs is fixed for the 16' th inst. The goods are advertised in our auction columns, and are now on view at the Albert Hall.

Mr John Abbott, of St. George's Bay Road, Parnell, and the well-known money lender of Qneen-street, desires to state that he is not the Mr John Abbott wbo is said to have resorted to the use of paint in the decoration of his bantams at the show.

The general meeting of the Pioneer Lodge, G.T., will be held this Wednesday evening at 7. 30., in the Temperance Hall, Albert street.

Wo have to acknowledge the receipt o £1 for Mrs Arnold from W.M.

The shares in the Auckland Turkish Baths Company are being taken up well. In Auckland alone about half of the entire shares of the company have been applied for.

The teachers and elder scholars of the Pitt-street Wesleyan Sunday-scbool held a very enjoyable picnic at Buckland's farm, East Tamaki, yesterday. They were con veyed thither by the s.s. Coromandel. A very pleasant day was passed, and the party returned to town shortly before dusk.

Messrs Ireland Bros, obtained first prize for the best assortment fin sides, Jand for collection, while Mr Charles Tunko obtained first prize at the show for White Basils, and for White.Hide second prize.

It was expected that the Thames Naval Brigade would pay a visit of inspection to the German war-ship Mysone to-day, but they were unable to do so, owing to the tact that the vessel was engaged in coaling. A drive into the country was undertaken in stead.

In our list of awards we omitted the name of the winner of |tho first prize for " the best express or light cart-horse (mare or gelding)." Mr John Buchanan carrried oil" lirst prizo and Mr James Keith second.

The Otahuhu Wealeyans open their grand bazaar to-morrow (Thursday) at 3 pm. The bazaar will be opened by C. C. ' McMillan, Esq. The ailair is expected to be a great one. In addition to the ordinary sale of splendid fancy goods there will be selections of vocal and instrumental music at intervals during each evening. On Thursday and Friday there will be, in addition to other amusements : Galvanic Batteries, Weighing Chair, Lung Tester, Measuring Standard, Patent Lift, &c. Articles unsold will be disposed of by auction on Saturday evening.

On account of the firm stand taken by the officers of the Agricultural Association in disqualifying Bertie Saverna, Mr A. E. Isaacs has presented a cheque for £10 to the Association.

Yesterday three thousand people were conveyed trom the Auckland station, in ad dition to the Volunteers.

Mr McMillan wishes it stated that the first prize which ho secured at the Agri cultural Show on Monday was Dot for the best " collection of ploughs," but for " the best made ploughs." It is only fair to state that Mr McMillan's exhibits attracted a good deal of attention from country settlers, and commanded their praise.

To the Editor : Sir, —You omit in your report of the Agricultural Show to give the name of the wianor of the first prize tor the best express or light cart horse. As lam the winner, I beg respectfully to request that you will insert this stating the fact.— Youra truly, John Buchanan.

A number of young men in Hamilton havo formed a Dramatic Society, and will give their next entertainment on Saturday evenin". The pieces selected for representa tion arc " Mo'gs Diverson," a laughable drama revised and re-constructed from an old story of the eighteenth century, and a modern sketch, "Your Life's in Danger." The society is appropriately named the Comus Dramatic Company; after one of the finest of Milton's poetic compositions.

A requisition to James McCosh Clark, Esq., to allow himself to be placed in nomi nation for tho Mayoralty of this city, is bcin<? inlluoutially and numerously surncd. Ah it appoars to bo the desire of a largo number of our citizens that Mr Clark should occupy the position, we hope he will give au early intimation of his acceptance of the requisition. There is no doubt that he would be the right man in the right place.

After the Volunteer lieview yesterday drum-major Thornton of the Auckland Artillery was presented by Major Murray with a very handsome stall", elaborately ornamented, made by Messrs Robinson and llauken. It was intended that the pro Me ntation should be made at tho same time as the belt und cup, bnt it was accidentally omitted.

Mr A. Sharp. M.X.0.V.5.L., was expected to act as judge of horsrs iirnl dill not, :imi as his non-appearance delnyod the judging was censured. Wo are requested to ex plain tho reason of his non-attendance which was solely through a blunder in the delivery of L is authority to act, which was delivered at his hotel at.'! p.m. iv the after. noon of the u'rat day of the show, conse quently too late for him to act on it.

The contracts ror tno formation of the central road iv the Tamahoro district which wore let some time ago are now progrevsing very fairly, nnd communication between tho main Tnmahero road nml that to I'iako will soon be established.—" Waikato Times."

In answer to a correspondent—Sir Arthur GorUon was appointed Governor of New Brunswick in lSu'l ; Governor of Trinudad, lS(iti ; (Governor of Mauritius, 1870 ; aiul L'iji, 1875.

To the Editor : Sir,—l see the linn of McArthur and Co. havo f^iveii a dinner in honour of Alderman McArthur's election iih Lord Mayor of London, Now, nir, 1 think Hie citizens of Auckland could not do better than be«tow tiie honour of Mayor of Auck land on V. Larkins, one of the resi dent partners of tho Auckland Branch, I think if a requisition hud been };«t np asking him to come forward ho would be induced to bo, I therefore trn»t that the nomination papers contained that (EOntloman's name, and I am uuro a more fitting Mayor could not be found. Trusting the electors acted on this suggestion.—l am, &c, Elector.

The corps which deserves tho ftrcuteat credit in connection with tho volunteer review yesterday is tho Corointindcl Com pany. Considering that they were raised only a fuw mouths a^o their steadiness aud soldierlike bearing were admirable, mid shew what may be accomplished by careful

aud industrious drilling. Since its forma tion the Coromandcl corps has been carefully drilled twice a week, and has made up for tlic shortness of time by earnestness 'nml esprit de corps. The men havo lieeu drilled by their own olliccrs—Captain Gatlaud and Sub-Lieuteuant Harrison.

We understand a meeting has been called of all those interested in the formation of a Masonic lodge at the North Shore for to-night, at tho Flagstaff Hotel North Shore. From what we can loam there is every likelihood of such alodgo being a very grcr.t success, as the matter is beiuj^ taken up in a vory hearty manner. A lull attendance of all belonging to the fraternity ami livingut the North Shore is expected. The meeting is at S o'clock sharp.

A train on the Wellington-Miistertou line yesterday came into collision with a tree. The leading truck of the train, con taining two horses, had the front portion of it smashed by tho shock. This trunk along with the next carriago, which was occupied by passengers, were thrown off the line. The other passengers carriages and engine remained on the line, but some excitement was caused amongst the occu pants. The obstruction was cleared with out delay. The train arrived safely in town, being upwards of an hour behind time. Those in the train must have had a miraculous escape. Some workmen passed tho spot a few minutes before the accident occurred, and the line was then clear, show ing that the tree must have failed immedi ately beforo the approaching train.

Owing to the excessive ofliciousness of a unmskull clerk at Noffmarket yesterday, who expelled one of our stall'from the train conveying the Volunteers, great dilliciilty was experienced in reporting the ltoviow, the reporter being obliged to proceed to Ellorsliein a private conveyance, though he had taken out a ticket at tho Auckland station.

The testimonial initiated on.behalf of Mr A. A. Fantham by stnckowiicrs and set tlers throughout tho Provincial District, in recognition of the untiring energy and inde pendent spirit displayed by him during the pleuro-pneumonia scare in Waikaio, ia to be publicly presented to him in Hoffman's warehouse, Queen-street, Auckland, on Friday at half-past 2 p.m.—" Waikato Times."

Tho Hamilton Highway Board have re solved to invite the Pukckura Hoard to ap point a deputation to meut them and decide on tho proposed bridge at Mvatcry Creek.

At a meeting of the members of tho rival Newcastle Boards it was resolved "That, subject to the approval of the meeting of ratepayers to be held the same evening, the Local Election party all retire in favour of the other party, on tbe distinct pledge beine given that the Local Elections Act shall be in force uext year." At tho meet ing of the ratepayers held subsequently, however, tho proposal was disapproved of unanimously, and thus matters still remain in a very unsatisfactory state.—" Waikato

The street porter, named Warmstedt, against whom a warrant was issued for assaulting Inspector Goldie, has not since been seen. On the evening of the sth inst he was seen near the Breakwater by some Guy boys, in a state of great excitement, and, being of an eccentric turn of mind, it Is thought that, he may have committed suicide, although no body has been found floating in the water.

The committee of the Society of Artists met on Monday evening, Xtev. S. Edgar in the Chair. The prospectus proposed for the forthcoming exhibition was introduced, read and adopted. Tho Chairman and several members of committee made sug gestions towards the success of the exhibi tion to be held in March, and hoped that artists and art lovers would exert them selves to tho best of their ability in encour aging art andornamentaldesign by patronk ing the efforts of the committee. It was re solved to issue the prospectus as early as possible, in order that the general public might become intimate with the ostensible objects of the artist's Society.

An interesting social gathering took place at the Coromandel School-room on Friday evening, the sth November, for the purpose oE raising funds to pay the expenses attached to conducting ajsinging class for bo.\ a and girls, under the tutorship ot Mr Glendinning. The room was tastefully decorated with evergreen ferns and flowers by ladies interested. Jn the centro of the hall were placed tables shewing curios and exhibits of local industrial works of skill by the members of the class. Tho first part o£ the entertainment was a selection of sacred music well rendered by the class, shewing what time and a patient teacher is capable of accomplishing. During tho interval cakes and fruit were served, and altogether a most enjoyable evening was spent, and everybody seemed pleased with each other.

There is a branch of the Church of Ply mouth Brethren in this city which has for tome three years occupied the Cook-street Oddfellows Hall ou Sunday evenings iv a very unostentatious way, making no noise about their tenets, rarely advertising their discourses, paying no preachers, and making no collections. ') ho preachers are men who get their daily bread hy labour and eive their Sabbath services gratuitously. Yes terday a number of adherents to the simple faith of the brethren underwent immersion at the Breakwater baths in the usual form, namely, six men and six women. Mr Goodson, of Queen-street, conducted the baptismal service, which was listened to by a considerable number of witnesses.

The entertainment given at the Theatre Royal last evening by tho. Garrick Club was in most respects a success. There was a large attendance in the dress circle and other parts of the house. The first part of the programme consisted of a comedy-drama in three acts, entitled "Miriam's Crime," after which was given the laughable farce of i; Turn Him Out " In both pieces the performers wore, all things considered, very well up, although in the first the voice of the prompter could, on several occasions, clearly be heard all over the house. The .acting on the whole was good. All the performers were called before the curtain at the close and received a regular storm of applause. Mr A. Smith thanked the audience for their patronage, andstated that

the proceeds would bo devoted to a good cause, viz., to aid St. Stephen's and St. Mary's Orphan Homes.

Scintillations.

"Bo brief; for It i 3 with words as with sun beams: the morn they nro oondonsed, mo desper they burn."—Southey.

Danebury won the Lycll's Hay Cup at Wellington yosterday, A mysterious shower of meteoric stones has been falling at Kaiapoi.

The "Whitehall Review " Etates that the Prince of Wales has insured his life in tho Prudential for £40,000, aud pays £SOO a year premium, The " Wanfjauui Herald" in its account of the recent races says "the lawn was as smooth as a boozing-grecn." Is this a delicate way of hinting that the company got drunk ? In searching ovor the effects of Sir Kobt. Burdett, brother of the Baroness Burdett- Contts, £270,000 in bank notes were found stowed away. Aud yet tho Baroness allows her nephew, a baronet, to eke out a miserable cxisteuco ;in New Zealand a.% a gum digger. The " Wanganul Herald " nays Sir Dillon 801 l will only hold tho Agency-General i S long as the present Ministry continue iv power. A surveyor in Wellington, known as "the parson," has been horsewhipped by several nymphs of tho pave forseudiug them indecent verses.

The " Wansjanni Herald " says there has been an enormous increase of half-caste children Biuce the Armed Constabulary have been at Parihaka, Evidently tho "native dilllculty " is in a fair way of settlement. Two communion services were recently stolen from the Catholic) Apostolic Church, Quocnsborry-stroot, Melbourne. The " Duncdin Herald " thinks Mr Moss was the mouth-piece of Sir George Grey in Bounding tho war-note of Provincialism ut l'arnell.

The "Melbourne Argus" advocates the throwing open all Parliamentary Com mittees to the press. Mr C. (!. Duffy is publishing in the " Australasian " " Young Irclnud, a frag ment of History," being chapters on the Irish troubles of 181S

A southern paper likens the Civil Service to a labhit wanoii, and culls thu Ministry " (he rahhitorH."

The Capital of the Dunodiu CoH'eo l'alaeo Company is JlOOIH). I'eople aru asking whether Sir Dillon Hell has still got the Windsor uniform with which thu colony provided him when lie went home about the withdrawal of the troops. A brother of Mr Jacob Joseph, of Wel lington, died in San Francisco a couple ot weeks ago, leaving v fortuuo of over a million sterling.

Why did S;ilt Lake City prosper so rapidly?— Because th« Mormaus U-la-Hsu everything in it—in fact they U-Ui-li.se the females pretty freely.

POLICE COURT.

(Before J. E. Maedunald, Esq., K.M.) DISTUUBINU THK PEACH. .Samuel Dittmoro was charged with drunken and disorderly conduct last night. Constublo McUormick described the un ruly conduct, which was simply threaten ing to light for the Prince of miles, and resolving to practice on another man's head. Prisoner expressed his regret. It being a holiday he had taken too much drink. His Worship took a favourable view of the caae, and allowed the prisoner to go free. WANDEHINCJ COWS. Francis lirodie was lined Is and costs, for allowing his two cows to wander iv the Manakau Road ou tho 31st October. Frederick Barrow was charged with leiiv ins; his cart aud tior.se unattended ou the 29th October, and being his second olTeuce was lined f>s and costs. HItKA.CH OP BY-liAW. David Shannon was summoned to answer to a breach of tho by-law to license and rogulato city abattoirs, iv not having a license.

Mr Tolo appeared for defendant, and as ho had only just been asked to conduct the defence, he would a><k for an adjournment.

Mr Thco. Coopor objected, for reasons which he explained.

ltcmanded until Wednesday next. STRIKING A CHINAMAN.

Morrison, of Epsom, was charged with striking the head of All You, a China man, with a bottle of gin, at Epsom, ou the 7th iust. , Tho matter was sottled out of Court, aud the case struck out. OBSCENE LANGUAGE. James Wheeler was charged with using obscene language nt Epsom on thu 4th iust. MUSIU AND DISCORD. Alfred J. Edmonds, described as a drummer and musician, was charged with tho larceny of it drum, value I*s, the pro perty of John Webber; also, of 8 music stools, 20 manuscript music books, and sundry iihcets of music, the property ot Major Arthur Morrow, commander of N 0.3 Company of Volunteers, ou the 27th Oct. Defendant was also charged with stealing, taking, und carrying away a drum, value i's, the property of Major Morrow. This case caused much interest among Volunteers aud musicians, and attracted a number of tho fraternity to the Court. Mr T. Cooper, for Mr Tyler, appeared for complainant, aud Mr Edward Cooper for defendant. Mr T. Cooper said he had only just received particulars, uud had not time to look into the case. Mr K. Coopor said he should like to have the case heard to-day, rather ttian keep the parties in suspense by adjourning the hear iug until a future day. It was a matter of dispute about the ownership of a drum. His Worship: Are there two drums. Mr Cooper: Only one, I believe. (Here some one cave a startling blow ou the drum head in the passage.)

Constable Strathcrn then brought the drum, music-stands, and music into the Court.

It was decided to hear the evidence in the case at two o'clock.

Mr T. Cooper opened tho case for tho prosecutiou. jUefoudaut was, until lately, a member of the No. 3 Company of volun teers. A band wns formed in May last, aud on payment of £20, the instruments were to become the property of the Company. Defendant was secretary of the band, and in consequence of internal discord, resigned his position. Ho subsequently got |iO!se-.4iou of the drum, feeling or fancying that he had a lieu upon that musical instru ment. He and Lieutenant Hitchcns met in Waterman's diningroom when high words arose about the drum, &c. A revolver was produced and loss of blood threatened.

His Woraeip: Was the revolver pro duced in defence of the drum.

Mr Cooper: No j your Worship, that was far sway.

Mr T. Cooper continued : Tho defendant, no doubt, had asked indiscreetly ; he should have went at once to the commanding ollicer, aud stated the case. But if his Worship thought there was not a prima facie case, he would not proceed further. Mr E. Cooper said he was prepared to oiler evidence. His Worship said ho had no doubt but there had been some mistake, but the ques was: has the defendant been guilty of larceny 1 Ue held that there was no found action for sucli a charge. The enso was dismissed. Also the other two cases, the evidence being the same. Mr T. Cooper : What is to become of the drum ? His Worship : I have nothing to do with the drum. (Here someone struck the drum again, and the constable again brought it into Court. (Laughter.) This was all the business.

VOLUNTEER FETE.

WHANG ARE r, this day. TilE volunteer fete yesterday was an immense micces?. Over 400 persons were present, Tho band made their lirst appear ance in public with great eclat, performing selections throughout tho day. Fourtceu events started, each of which was well contested, Tho prizes wore presented by Mrs Pcdlington at the entertain ment in the evening which was crowded The influx of visitors was so Kreat that Bleeping accommodation was scarcely procurable; hotels aud boarding houses being crowded.

ACCIDENT AT ELLERSLIE.

Auout four o'clock yesterday afternoon, a rather serious accident happened to a. lady named Mrs Trenwith, who was at tho time looking at the Volunteer Keviow. Ah is usual iv sucli cases, the people crowded ro much that tho constables had much trouble in preserving order. Mounted Constable Kelly was riding in front of the crowd, when his boisis became frightened at tlio firing, and rearing suddenly struck Mrs Trenwith on the head, indicting a Blight scalp wound. Another plunge by the affrighted animal again brought him iv contact with the lady. tliiH time with «ucli forco as to break her thigh. Dr. Dawson, who was on tl>o ground, was immediately sent for, and hiid Mrs Trenwith conveyed home. She has since been attended by Drs. Hooper and Dawsou, who havo set the broken limb.

Sporting.

HAWKK'SISAYR.C. MEETING.

NAPIER, this day. Owing to other attractions tho steeple chase was poorly attended. Hakwb's Bay Handicap Stkrplkciusk of 125 boys. Nominations, 2 eova. Aooeptancos 5 soys., to go to tho fund. Three milos, 21 ■Jumps. Venture won easily, Eclipso socond. MAIDKN STBBI'LKCHASE Of 5030V5. Wpighta. Jyra lOat. 31bs, syrs, list, 81bs., Byrs and uKod, 12st 31bs. Mntranco 3jova,; about 2 milea ovor uuoh country as tho Stewards may diroot. Pouroro Wainui — - 2 Waiuu's jockey fell and broke his collar bone, but remounting rode a plucky race to the finish, Napier Steki'leciiase Cup of 50 boys Gontle men riders; weights, Jyrs, ID«J 31b; !syrß. llet Sllis; Gyra mid agotl, 12st 31bs ; onlranco. S soys. About 21 miles ovar such country as tho stewards uiuy direct. Venturo •• J Eclipso Pourero broke liis neck at the jump. The Friendly Societies' fete on tbo Has tings race ■ course was aj great success, taking tho full resources of tho railway to convey the holiday-makers.

WAVERLEY-WAITOTARA RACES.

WANGANUI, this day. Tlie Wavorley-VVaitotara Race Meeting yesterday was largely attended. WAVKRIiTtY-WAITOTAKA! GOINEAS, 105 soys. -Scott's Camclia, by Sattor—Cornelia, 1 ; Keith's Woodpecker, 2 ; Duric Bros. Frivolity, 3, Six started. Morses' [Severity won clcvorly by half a length, but was pro. tested against on tho ground of a cross, and tliu protest was sustained. Time, 3miua (isCCH. IIANMCAP IIUKDLKS, 4030V5. — Scott s Lady Mary, 1; King's Don, 2 ; Sum-ay, 3. (iroy Momus also started but fell. There was a n°"d finish between tho first two; won by a head. J''i,y'in(l llandicai1, 4()(>ovh., 1 mile.— Otawa (Bat lib), 1 ; Kodeomor (7st 7lbs), 2j Mario Stewart (7st 71bs), 3. Six started. Won by half-a-lnngth, Time, 52 seconds. i Maiokn Platk, 'lOsovs.— ScoH'h Cornelia 1 ; Chandler, 2; Urowor's Camilla, 3. Won easily. Ten started, 'lime. .'(mius. 3aecs. WAVKKLKY WAITOTAItA lIANDICAI', I2ssovs. ; 2 miles.—Opawa (Sat 2lbs), 1 ; Otawa (7st 121 hs), 2 ; Monk (fist 121bs), 3. My Dream aluo ran a grand race. It was won by a short head. Ladies' Pcjrsb, 30snv«.--ltaven, 1 ; Lothair, 2 ; Gladye, 3. lirilliaut horseman (Oii[) on the part of Mclvor, who rodo Raven, won this race.

The Forced Handicap of 2, r).sovs. was v?on by Kcduomer,

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB RACES.

UUKISTCHUBOII, Tuesday. To-day the C.J.C. mooting of 1880 was opened, under auspicious circumstances, Uic cloudy Hky notwithstanding.

TiircFuicc Handicap, aawcopatako of 3 bovb. ouch, with lOOsovb. added. Ono mile Second horso to save his Btako). (3'J aubsoribers.) Mr Waltor'H bo UllliiiKagato. lyrs. (Nolun) .. 1 Mr 11. Uoodnmu'sb li Voi-ic, syrs. (UuddlnKß).. 2 Hon. J. Kobinaon'a b h Natator, 6yra. (Uerrltt) 3 Mr A. Mason's b h Lara, Mr l'.| Gentry's g Talent, Mr 11. Horafall'sgßogardus, Mr Shaw's c h Adamant, Mr P. Butler's b It Laertes, Mr W. T. Moorhouse'H liolderncss, Mr 11. Horsetail's br f Mischief, Mr Bar rett's br m Lcvniit also rau. Time, lmiii. 45isecs. Tho betting was 2to 1 against Natator, 4 to 1 against any other. Billingsgate caught tho judge's eye first by a neck; Natator making a fair third. Talent declared 13lbs. overweight; Bogar dus, lib.; and Holderness, 31bs.

Tae Dkkiiv Stakes, a Bwoopstako of 20aovs. each, with lioOsovß. uddod For 3-yr-old colts, Bst. 101b.; UUies, Bst. albs. Second horso to aavo hta stuke. (Cloaod with 30 subscribers).

lion. H. Campbell's b c air Modrod (T.|Harrls| I Mr W. Webbs b f VirKinla Water (Derrit) .. 2 Mr W. J. Moorehouao'a o li Bauuworth (Kuddiußs) 3

Mr H. Horsfall's cli g Tho Govornor, Mr G. Eraser's b f Lure, Mr T. George's eh f Nautilus, also rau. Time, 2mius. 4-3 sees. The betting was 4 to 1 against Sir Modred, even ou Lure, 5 and G to 1 agaiust the rest. Thk Cantkkbury Jockkv Ci.ud Handicap, a Hweenatukcof liOaovsuach. withaOOßovsutluud. Second horso to roceivo SOsovsfrom thostako; Uird horso to buvo his stako. Two miles. Mr G. Frascrs eh h Lo I .on ~ Gyrs (Wattle) 1 Mr \V. Walter's be I'iec. ■• riu>",-lyra (Nolan) 2 Hon. vvr. KoDinsoa'a br li Foul Play, Cjra (Dorriti 3

Betting, stol ou tho Held. The entries all faced tho startnr, and the race proved to bo a grand one. Foul Play took the lead when the ling fell, Mr Eraser's two lying last. Passing the staud the order was Sir George, Luua, liotrayer, with. Kojciusco last. On the far side of the courso Betrayer began to go up. The order now was Luua, Sir George, Betrayer, a length between each, aud it was anybody's race. At the quarter mile post Luna still lod, but at tho bottom corner tho horse* were all in a cluster. Betrayer then came away, aud Piscatorial made tho running. Everybody was lookiug for the winner in one of these two, when La Loup.who had been in waiting, was cleverly rushed to tho front by Watue amidst tremendous cheering. Time,3 mm olHsees. The Welcomk Stakes, a Hweopstakcs of ssovs each, HMsova addort. For 2-year-old colts and Reldinss, Sat. slbs; fillies, Bst. Second horao to hivo his stakes, 2aovs. Four furlongs. Closed with 32 subscribers. Lamodo .. - 1 Hiiiomoa 2 Itluo Jacket 3 Seven ran. Betting :2to 1 against Amulet; 3 to 1 Hiueinoa ; 10 to one any other. A bad start was ellected, Amulet being left at the post. The rest ran altogether till near home, when Lamode and Blue Jacket were left with the lead. Hinemoa was coming up fast, but Lamode managed to get her nose first past the post, with the filly second, Blue Jacket a good third.

Takapuna Races.

Aimcu wo went to press yesterday threo races were run.

Takapuna Cup Handicap, distance, 2 miles. —Brassoy's Mickie, 1; Laxon's Young Sledmere, 2 ; Quick's Nellie, 3. The ivinucr went away with the lead, and was nover passed. Ladies' JPukse.— Bass's Lady, 1; Heath's Caractaciis. 2.

Handicap Hurdle Kace.—Takapuna Maid, 1; Warwick, 2. This was the best race of toe day. At the close of the race Mr V, J. Quick was loudly cheered and carried shoulder high, having won thrco races during the day with the same horse.

Mining News,

COROMANDEL, Monday.

Tokatea. —The mining manager reports: During the last fortnight the contractor for No. 7 level has driven 42ft. 6in., making the total for the month 74ft. 6in. The ground is now good boring and fair shooting, and will further improve when the Bismarck boundary is crossed, which is now 40 feet from the present face. The tramway across the firiwood platform was finished on Mon day last, making a splendid tipping ground. The creek is very steep below, and will take mouths botore the tramway will re quire extending. Tributes.—Thodc and party lodged 361bs of picked stone from their upper level, which finishes the surface portion of their block. To open up now ground, a drive has been commenced about 30 feet lower down the hill, which will take about throe weeks to complete. Parke's party are sinking on a small leader showing a littlo gold. Knox, Thane, and Dick, arc prospecting. The legal manager in compliance with instruc tions from the Tokatca and Bismarck Companies purchased the ground lately hold under lease by the Van Company. Tlio two companies are conjointly driving a tunnel thiough this ground, and they have yet 40 or 50 feet to drive before going through it, and as the liismatck reef is expected to bs cut any day within the grouud in question, it is but right that the companies concerned should reap tho benefit ot any discovery that may be developed. Tho warden after making a note of a formal objection to the talc by the representative of the companies interested, started tho ground at tho upset price of one guinea, which was ultimately knocked down to the Tokatea and Bismarck Companies for £20. There were four applicants for the grouud.

Koyal OAK. — The Mauager reports having discoutinued stoping on tho No. 1 reef, the quartz coming from there being too poor to be handled. Mow reef :We aro now rising and getting ready for stopiug. Last week we obtained 351bs picked stone from tho rise. This woek the reef is not looking quite co well, and being pinched up with hard ground nothing in particular was ex pected from it. No. 2 reef : The level on this reef is all ready for the contractors to rhake a start. Have commenced stoping a block left under foot on the No. 3 and 2 rents with fair piospccts of getting a pay able yield.

TELEGRAMS.

[FEOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] TAUKANGA, this day. The sports yesterday were very success ful, there being a largo attendance. The Cup was won by A. Aaher. GRAHAMS I OWN, this day. The Prince of Wales Birthday was celebrated hero by a review and sham iicht of Volunteers, Engineers, Rifle Rangers, and the Native Corps; the Scottish and Navals being iv Audkland. It was a great Buccess. The men dined together afterwards. In the evening the Prostestant Alliance Society held their 7th anniversary soiree ami ball, a number of representatives of the order from Auckland were present, including Messrs A. Nellson, Gladding, the W.M., Deputy-Master and Treasurer of lodge Alexandra. A party of tributcrs, Messrs Christie, Foster, and others, are working a block of ground upon the Alburuia leader at the Wliau level. When the block was let to them the leader was supposed to be of little value, linving been previously worked at its junction with the main lode, and found to be of low grade, but they have since met with a rich spot in the atopes. The tributcrs put in a cro3s-cut and inter sected it at a considerable distance from the [unction and have within the last three years ohtaiucd 200 pounds of specimens, worth about an ounce to the pound. Lucks All.—The [crushing of about 100 tons general stud', besides picked stone, was completed at the Herald mill yesterday for a yield of OGoj-s. cold. Mr Hosic, of the Radical claim, Awharoa, arrived yesterday from Ohinemuri with 87ozs. of gold, the result of a crushing at Manning's Smile of Fortune battery, Awharoa.

(I'Ell PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, this day. SMUGGLING.

At the Magistrate's) Court the charge against the captain and steward of the ship St. Leonards, for being concerned in a recent smuggling case, was heard. The steward was lined £25, and the charge against the captain wan dismissed.

uIIRISTCHURCH, this day, A NOVEL PRIZE.

Over 5,000 coupons were received for the "Canterbury Times'" prize of £50 tor cor rectly placing the first three horses in tho Canterbury Jockey Club Handicap, which was won by Kenelin Claude Digby. At Christchurch, yesterday, Richard Shaw fell oil' a train, and the car wheel pnssedovor hisshoulder, which was severely fractured.

At a public meeting at Ellesmeie a com mittee was appointed to see the traflic malinger nnd protest against tho increased tariff on grain and produce.

THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW Tho Metropolitan Agricultural Show com menced yesterday. The weather was line. Only a portion of the exhibits were judged. Thcro was a grand display of sheep, cattle, horseß, implements, anil manufactures. John Strott, while leading a bull in to the judges' ring, was rushed and gored When rescued he was found to be severely hurt. Tho show was continued to-day, which is observed as a general holiday. The weather is line. AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS' VISIT TO NEW ZEALAND. DUNEDIN, this day. A gentleman in town has received a letter from Alexander, Rtating that thn Australian team ia anxious to visit New Zealand, and , playing two or three days at each of the principal towns if stiitablo terms can bo arranged—their leave having been ex tended. INVERCARGILL, this day. A shearer named Frank Whito! was accidentally killed on the Waimea_ Plains railway yesterday. He leaves a wife and two children. At a meeting of the constituents of Shanks, the member for Matatara, it was agreed to postpone asking him to resign pending the address which he promised for delivery.

DEAN'S MINSTRELS.

Tins popular company of local minstrels may fairly be classed among the institu tions of the city,having,existed and flourished upon intrinsic merit for three years, and thus, as Willie Norman says, "beaten time." The entertainment last night was highly creditable in all its details, and quite an Ethiopian Carnival in its outer aspects, but superior to anything of the kind that ever appeared in tho historic land of shadow. Tho object of the carnival was two-fold, a royal evening for the people, aud assisting the Sick, Accident, and Library Fund of the Auckland Fire Brigade. The Lome-street Hall was crowded to excess ; some persons being compelled to stand. The Minstrels spared no expense in advertising and spread iug motto banners across the street and in every available placo in the hall. Tho Fire Brigade men, under the leadership of Super intendent Uugbes, mustered fully, and pre sented a festive appearance. The first part was composed of sentimental and comic ballads, and an overture from "" Zampa " and chorus "For our own, our native laud," which proved an excellent introduction to the whole. The uprising of the curtum dis played the picturesque forms of the vocalists, with Horace Dean in the centre, and the minstrels, according to the number of the tribes, arranged in order. The songs were all of good repute including some pretty things iv the pathetic line, such as " Hoses underneath thosnow," "Those voices of the past," "Papa, I'lu motherless now," and "Sit by me, my mother." Wo would not appear invidious in mentioning particularly any favourite; but in fair justice we must say that we were most pleased with the songs of Messrs Rylund, Richards, and Dean, and in tho comic department with Messrs Carey, Bertie, Norman, and Rice. During the interval the orchestra performed thepleasingovertureof Antionena. We may say,in respect to the intervening fun and drolleries of tho minstrels, that many of thorn seemed to lack the usual point The best conundrum of the evening was Willie Norman's "Why are troubles like babies?' "Because the more they are nursed the larger they grow." Willies "Balm tor tho Unemployed" was full of word-play, but not equal in merit to Willies last stump speech, Mr Richards gave two songs with much effect and won universal applause. Messrs Ryland and Lecdham sang in a very spirited manner a duet " Tho Army and Navy," which deserved the approbation it elicited. Messrs Bertio and Rice were, as usual, eminently successful in their genteel song aud dauco " Pretty Roses, Don't you Tell," aud in response to repeated calls, appeared twice in two capital parodies. "Come bfck to Erin," in au address to Denncs's sewing machine, was clear to the audience,who evidently understood the pleasant satire. Mr Horace Dean, in his new burlesque song "Victoria's Black Hussars" was vociferously received; it was full of animation, iv fact, the siuger made the success of the song. Mr Gilbert sang a short ballad, but scarcely loud enough to bo thoroughly appreciated. At this stage of the proceedings, Mr Dean came forward, and in a neat speech, thanked tho audience on behalf ot tho Fire Brigade, for their very liberal patronage. Mr Superintendent Hughes then camo forward and recited with much power, " The Fireman," a poem with the true ring iv it, with the whole of the brigade on the stage. The concluding item was au amusing farce, " Under the Gaslight." The hall was then cleared for dancing, which was sustained with liveliness through tho middlo watch of the night. Dean's Minstrels are to be complimented on their eutcrtainment, which was com plete and pleasantly successful.

In a, recent performance ot the " Lady of Lyons," at Wellington, Claude Melnotto in cluded amongst his accomplishments, "fencing, singlestick, all fours, euchre, and Yankee grub ;" and Jthc villiage landlord, though supposed to bo,a resident in Franco, was able to present his guest with a bill-of fare including " stowed schuappcr and pickled kawai." It is a Ions? while slnco tho public of Auck land havo hurl a bankrupt stock olfered them but tho dieappoaranco of'J. H. Uobinson and tho foizuro ot htsstookby tlioci-odltoi'3 has tlirowu tha stock oCthn Auckland Clothing Company on thomarket. Thotradoworo iuvitod to tendor for it, and Messrs Uarlick and Cranwell pur chased it at a lar^o discount off tho orinimil cost. They have removed it to tholr City Hall Aroido premise-!), and as tholr warehouse is hardly larifo enough for thoir ordinary trado, thoy will soil this bankruptstook at a small advanoo on what thoy purohasod it for, to oll'oot an immodiato oloaranco. Thoy having paid onsh down for if, aro naturally anxious to roooup tlio extra capital thus involved with all donnnteh, and oll'or it ut tar lean than its value to effect a spoody eleuruueo. Liullna and KOntlummi am Invited 10 »hop oarly in tlio day, as tho assistants nro bo fully ocoupied utMindiug to customers in thu afturnuon. Tho kooilb uro all roinovod to tlio City Hall Aroado, and aro i boinKHold by Garliok and Oranwoll, Uritpor Clothioru and Uoiwo Furnishers, Quoou-Btroot

CABLEGRAMS.

SUJSOPiIiAJSI. J [EEUTKK'S TElJKiBAlIfi,] TURKISH REINFORCEMENTS FOR DULCIGNO. CONSTANTINOPLE, November 9. The Porte is sendinc: further reinforce ments of troops to Dcrisch Pasha, who to gether with Riza Pasha, has now left the neighbourhood of Dnlcigno. FAMINE IN RUSSIA. ST. PETEKSBURG, November 9. Owing to the famine, which it is feared is impending in Russia, prices of food, generally, but especially of wheat, are rapidly increasing. Much alarm exists ; and the Government threaten to transport some of the leading grain merchants for the manner in which they have raised lhe|priccH. LONDON, November 8. MectiDgs are being held in Ireland to protest a«ainst tho trial of the Irish Laud Jjeaguers. THE DULCIGNO DIFFICULTY. CONSTANTINOPLE, November 8. The Albanian chiefs have replied to the request of Dervish Pasha that they should submit without opposition to the cession of Dulcigno. They state that they cannot agree to the cession, and will defend their territory with their lives. A body of Nizams were landed by Dervish Pasha, but were prevented by tho Albanians from entering Dulcigno. THE NIHILISTS. ST. PETERSBURG, November 8. The trial of a number of Nihilists charged with having perpetrated the ex plosion in the Winter Palace in February last is being commenced.

AUSTRALIAN.

PROPOSED MOTION OP CENSURE OJS GAUNSON. MELBOURNE, Wednesday. It is expected that a motion of censure on Mr Gaunson for the action he has taken in regard to the Kelly reprieve will by passed by the Legislative Assembly. AGITATION FOR KELLY'S RE PRIEVE.

Meetings in agitation of the reprieve con tinue to be held in Melbourne and other places.

AGRICULTURAL SHOW

The second day of the Show was a very great success. It is estimated that some 0000 people were on the groutid. (There were 1100 on Monday.) The large build ing containing article of local industry was throned throughout the day. The various displays beingcriticised with cvidentintercst. Mcßsrs Bycroft and Co. showed 80 distinct kinds of biscuits ; their collection was one of the most conspicuous in the building. The biscuits were in show glass tins, and embraced some very delicious kinds ; hav ing also a dainty external fi.iish very pleasing to the eye. Messrs. Bycroft and Co.'s "Lime" biscuts are a speciality which should be more generally used, con taining as they do thsit. important element, "lime," of which there is a deficiency in the water generally used in Auckland. The Shrewsbury biscuit containing currants and cairaway seed is a popular kind. The iruit or Sultana biscuits are very good ; also the osbornc, macaroons, chocolate, &C. The milk biscuits introduced by this iirm have been in great demand. It is now about time the people ceased pur chasing the imported article. A local manufiictoring firm that can produce such a superior collection of Auckland-made biscuits deserves every encouragement. Messrs Hopkins and Clark's Apiarian appliances were interesting to bee-keepers. Mr liatfield had a good collection of ten portmanteauxfromhis manufactory. Messrs Carder Bros, exhibited a first-claas assort ment of drain pipes and pottery ware articles. Mr Fenton, a show case of helmets and hats. The mo3t public display of his goods yesterday, however, was on the heads of the Waikato Cavalry and the volunteers at Ellerslie. The assortment of tweeds. flannels, blankets, &c, exhibited by the Kaiapoi Woollen Company, arrived too late to be judged, but were conspicuously shown at the eutrance of the building during yesterday. Messrs \V. Atkins, J. Wallace, and Cousins (Judges), awarded the assortment the first prize. A gentleman informs us he was looking in vain yesterday for the little Hereford bull calf referred to in Monday's Star as being the solitary exhibit in the Hereford class. He wishes to know if it was removed. [The calf was not on the ground.] Exhibitors and their triends like to see a full notice of the Show, and we trust they are now content. A challenge to exhibit sheep next year was given by Messrs. A. and J. Anderson to Mr K. H, D. Fergusson, and accepted. The flock of the latter, with the distinguished old prize-taking ram at the head, is of a, very superior character ; Messrs Andersons' sheep are, however, models of excellencef and of the true type—their pen of ewe hoggets were nice square sheep, showing good uniform fleeces. The secretary has through the challenge obtained his first en tries for 18S1 Show. There was great criticism on the absence of Messrs. Mae lean and Co. s cattle, the action of this firm being generally condemned. The general impression appeared to be that Messrs Maclean and Co. were afraid •of being beaten. If they were not, they would be glad to exhibit for the sake ot keeping their cattle and horses before the public, as a show and the attendant reports iv the Press give great publicity to exhibits. Such were the arguments used by those who considered the above-named successful breeders were afraid to compete this year. There is one point we would refer to iv connection with judging,—that iv past years tob much importance has been at tached to the " high condition " of the live stock, the prize animal being looked for in the fattest. Breeders, however, iind that putting their bulls or other stock into "show condition" means ruining them for breeding purposes, and breeders who pre pare their stock for the show under late ad jo di cations do so at great sacrifice. An animal should be regarded as in the best show con dition which is in the healthiest state and best form for breeding. The " get ting up" of stock has been sadly overdone, as breeders are finding to their cost. We must not omit to mention that Messra T. and S. Morrin's prize shorthorns were justly admired yesterday. In addition to the published piizes, Mr A. Buckland also received first prize for a yearling Devon bull.—The protest lodged by Mr Harnlin against Mr Hurst's Berk shire sow receiving the prize on the ground that it was coloured by some black sub stance was thrown out as it was not lodged within the prescribed time. The com mittee returned the deposit as there had been justifiable reason for it being laid.

THE LUNCHEON,

In last night's issue wo gave a report of the above with the exception of the present ation of prizes awarded to Auckland exhi bitors jat the Sydney Exhibition. Mr James Clarke, in a very appropriate speech, made the presentations. Extreme pressure on our space absolutely crowds out a full re port prepared. He pointed out that one prize was for pastoral exhibits, and one came in the serial class, though somewhat indi rectly. The first award was that of Mr James Wallace, of Papatoitoi, for the best six fleeces of long wool. The Sydney Com mittee had decided that only a bronze medal was to be given as the prize in that class, but on account of the special merit of Mr Wal lace's fleeces the judges recommended theprc sentatiou of asilver medal. (Cheers.) Special credit was due to this exhibitor whoso success redounded to the credit, not only of himself, but of the colony of New Zealand. i (Applause.) Mr Wallace having gained nine first-class prizes at the show with his longwool sheep demonstrated the justness of tho decision of the Sydney judges, and ' showed the skill and perseverance of Mr Wallace as a breeder. He had much plea aurc in presenting Mr James Wallace with the testimonial and medal. (Loud cheers.) Mr Lamb's testimonial tor biscuits was next produced by Mr Clark, who referred iv terms of praise to the honour achieved by gaining a " commended testimonial at the Sydney Exhibition ; it was equal to a first prize at local shows." Mr Clark thought agricultural interests were not so far ad vunced as the pastoral. He referred to the mistaken notion promulgated outside the colony respecting the growing capabilities of the soil, contending that this province was able to grow wheat for exportation. Mr James Wallace received his Sydney awards with a brief characteristic speech. Ho had also sent fleeces to the Melbourne exhibition, but us the nature of the com petition was altered he did not expect to win. They give tho prize for quality of wool, so that a 3U> lloocu would hav'o as good a cluiuco of winning hi a 151b lleece, and he preferred to breed the moat profi table (applause), Mr Lamb, in recoiviDg his awards, upoko of thu growing trade ot the Pacific, nnd tho importance of proving the wheat-growing capabilities of New Zealand. Mr Robert GrtUmin, in a eulo gistic Bpeeol), proposed tlio health of their respected president, Mr James Dilworth, which wus onthusiusticully received atid briefly responded to.

The New Lord Mayor of London.

CELEB RA.TIVE BANQUET IN AUCK LAND.

A sumptuous banquet was given last even ing in the Insurance Buildings by the firm of McArthur and Co. to celebrate tho assumption by the senior partner (Alder, man William McArthur, M.P,) of the high position of Lord Mayor of London. More thau 200 invitations had been issued to tho citizens and strangers of note, and fully that number were present at the festive board. The affair had been conceived on a pretensious scale, and

it was carried through most satisfac. torily, the gentlemen to whom the various arrangements had been con. iided executing their separate tasks with praiseworthy fidelity. The whole of the lower hall ot the Stock Ex change was tastefully adorned with flags fern-fronds, mid evergreens generally, while its western extremity was carpetted and fitted up as a reception-room, where Mr C. C. McMillan and Mr F. Larkins received their guests most graciously. The banouet was laid out in the hall upstaira. The staircase leading thither was profusely lined on either side with choice plants,' bat the decorators' skill and fancy attained, their highest development, and were mani. fested most strikingly in th<s hall. Tho upper parts of the tables where the chairmaa and his more distinguished guests sat wag embowered in a gorgeous mass of foliage relieved by variegated Hags and surmounted by lloral devices, coats of arms and mottoes. Flags and foliage also extended along the other walls, while the vice-presidential chair was Hanked by two graceful and symmetrical cabbage tree palms, their intermingling tufts lormiDg a pretty canopy overhead. The musical arrangements were under the immediate direction of Mr H. Gordon Gooch, It. A.M., and it is almost a matter of supererogation to add that they were carried through most agreeably. The vocalists were:—Mrs Mitchell, soprano; Miss May Hastings, soprano; Mrs Kevitt' contralto ; Mr T. Burnham, tenor; and Mr il. Gordon Gooch, basso. Mr Cullimore acted as accompanist at the pianoforte, and the band of No. 3 Company which was stationed in a convenient place, supplied the instrumental music, The menu was rich, varied and appetising, and the wine carte comprised the most notable brands of chablie, sherry, hocks, champagne, Burgundies, claret, and liqueurs. Mr Canning's ability as a caterer was unmistakable.

At seven o'clock precisely the guests filed into the banquetting hall and took their appointed seats, Mr v. C. McMillan assum ing the chair and Mr F. Larkins thevice chair. The former gentleman was sup. ported on the right by the Right Rev. Ex. Cowie, Bishop of Auckland, the Hon.'the Attorney-General aud Judge. Macdonald, and on his left by Sir G. M. O'Eorke, Speaker of the House of Representatives, audCaptaiu Yon Gloedon, of H.LG.M.S. Hyane ; while the vice - chairman was supported on tho right by Mr ■J. Chambers (E. Porter, and Co.), add on the left by Mr Thomas Buddie (Whitaker, Russell, and Buddie). The vocalists having sung "Non nobis Domino,' a Latin grace,before meat the visijSorj addressed themselves to the first course. At 9 o'clock the chairman gave the first toast "The Queen and Royal Family," in an encomiastic speech.

Band :—The National Anthem. —• The toast of " The Prince and Princess of Wales " followed.

Band : "God Bless the I'rinceof Wales."

In proposing "The Governo r" the Chair man expressed regret that His Excel lency had not yet reached Auck land. If he had been amongst us his presence would assuredly have graced that banquet, for he (Sit Arthur Gordon) was personally acquainted with the incoming Lord Mayor of London. His Excellency was the son of an illustrious father, and by birth, education, and train ing, was eminently fitted to preside over tho destinies of this important colony. He hoped that our new Governor would be enabled to exercise a restraining^ influence upon those democratic tendencies which had sach baleful effects in young comrnuni. ties. He had already shown his ability as an administrator at Fiji. He found the colony in debt, and he had now left it with a substantial credit balance. It was to be hoped that he would be equally successful hero. (Hear, , hear.) His Excellency also had displayed tact and discriminating judgment in his management of the native difficulty. By a wise and judicious policy he had firmly and effecc tually quelled all attempts at rebellion, and at the same time protected the natives from imposition at the hands of unprincipled Europeans. He had likewise interested himselt in the cause of suffering and op. pressed humanity by zealously endeavouring to put down the abuses of the labour traffic. Until quite recently it was, in fact, merely slavery caniedon under the English flag, and to the abuses which resulted therefrom were due those attempts of the natives at retalia tion which had led to the loss of many valuable lives—such as the much lamented Bishop Patteson and Commodore Gooa enough. It was not necessary to say any thing more about His Excellency, for he would soon be in our midst. Ho only hoped that Sir Arthur would pay frequent visits to Auckland. Glee, "Brcathfi Soft Ye Winds," vocalists. ■ ' " The Chairman then proposed "The Army and Navy,'? coupling with it the names of Mr F. Brodie and Captain H. Anderson, who duly responded. Mr W. R. Waddel (Acting-Mayor), In giving the toast of the evening, viz., " The Lord Mayor of London," said:—" Gentle men :—This day Alderman McArthur is installed in the high office ,of Lord Mayor of London—a position . the importance of which it is not possible'to exaggerate. Mr McArthur is not personally known to the greater part of this company, but he is known as the senior member of one of the leading firms doing busineas'in this city. Some of you doubtless hitve had the pleasure of meeting him .on the occasion of his recent visit to Auckland. He is a gentleman who has from early life taken an active part in public affaire. Shortly after embarking in business in'his native city of Londonderry, he was elected by his fellow citizens to the position of alderman. The city is famous for the long siege which it successfully sustained against the force of Kiug James 11,, and it is now further celebrated for its linen trade. -Some years aftei Mr McArthur'a election as. alder man, the increase of his business induced him to remove to London, and there also his business met with such, success that he again sought a more extended field for commercial enterprise. ;He sent out a large shipment of; goods to Australia in charge of his brother Alexander, and the result of the venture was so satisfactory that he was prevailed upon to try another shipment. The die* covery of gold took place about the same time, and the goods were therefore disposed of at fabulous prices, thus laying the foundation of that fortune which he now possesses. In ISGS he stood for and WM elected to represent tho borough of Lambeth in the Imperial Parliament, being retarded by a large majority. He polled upwards of 12,000 votes, or nearly two to one over his opponents. In 1871 ho was elected _an alderman of London, a dignity which is greatly prized and much eoufpt after by the wealthy citizens of the English metropolis and all the more honorable"» Mr McArthur's case, from the fact that, he was elected unopposed, thus showing the high esteem in which he was held. During his public career there have been many important questions under consideration, "but there are two especially in connection with which he has taken au active part. One is the abolishment of the tolls, which ho assisted to bring about. I hope that the measure will soon extend to Auckland. The other question is one which exercised the public raiud for some time, viz., tne wisdom or otherwise of annexing the Fiji Islands to the British Crown. Mr McAr thur used every possible exertion for tne achievement of that object, and be.has lived to see it attained. Amongst the many duties devolving upon him during bis honorable public career, there are those connected with the various public institu tions of which he has either been or is a director. He has been for twenty years Chairman of the Star Fire Insurance Com pany—one of the oldest and most influential associations in existence; he is a director or the City Bank, a director of the Bank ot Australasia, and though last, not least" a director ot that telegraphic Company wbien has carried out and extended its businesßto this distant portion of Her Majesty's vast empire, connected New Zealand with the rest of the world, aud put ub into almost hourly communication with the old coun try. This being what I consider the toast of the evening, 1 ask you to drink it w bumpers, wishing " Long life, happine?", and prosperity to the present Lord Mayi r of London. Like Whittington of famous memory, may he bo thrice elected Lord Mayor of the renowned city." I will couple with the toast the name of Mr C. C. Me- Millnn, his kinsman. (Cheers.) The Chairman replied as follows:,— Gentlemen,—l beg to thank you VCty much for tho cordial manner in wbichypu have drank tho health of my uncle,

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Special Advertisements. JUST "PENED AT A. LINABURY & CO.'S : 8, i, AND 8 BUTTON BLACK KID GLOVES LADIES' PAPER CUFFS SO IJO7.KN Ladies' Rink Collars LADIES' BEADED CAPE 3 BEADED STOMACHERS OHENILLK SPOT NETS NEW UMBRELLAS 60 Dozen Ladies' Indian Soarvjcs, Bows, and Ruvixks; quite new styles. NJSW COSTUMES, MILLINERY, BONNETS, AND HATS. An Early Inspection Invited. Oresßmaking on the premises. Dresses made in 21 Hours otlco. a, | INABURY &po



T nOBGEAVI! & |~S 0., At theis Premises, Queen-steebt, WILL MAES A GENERAL SHOW OIT THEIR ~KTEW OUMMER QmiPMENTS 1 THIS DAY, Together with Important SPHCIAL LOTS, Purchased at Lahok Discounts by our representative from various Manu facturers, as below stated. The FANCY" DRKS3 DEPARTMENT contains all the Newest Goods of the Season, in Pompadours. Lustres, Cashmere and Beiges. The MILLINERY DEPARTMENT on»l»ts of the Choicest Designa in Hats and Bo.vnkts, Ladles' and Childrens' Costumes, Viasttoa and Dolman's Lace. Bertha's Flowers and Feathebs.



The SILK DEPARTMENT ia replete with the Newest Shades in Velvets, Silks und Ribbons. We call puticular attention to onr Stock of BLACK SIOKd. which is the Largest ia the colony. Our Stook of Ladies1 UNDERCLOTHING is Large and Well-assorted, 'and contains all the No west Makes and Styles, Ladies' and Children's Jerseys in all colours. In the MANCHE3TER DEPARTMENT vreare Offering Particularly Good Valne in whitb ana Grey Calicos, Sheetings and Flannels. Jt @ 08GB-AVE & no, ABB NOW OraERINQ GItEAT ADVANTAGES •■■ to thb Public, as the t Impost their GOODS FBOM THB BKST English and FiiENcn Manctacteksrs, AND AHH i SELLING AT WHOLESALE I'IUOK .



Special Advertisements. YX7 I N X H & XT ALL HAVE REMOVED FROM SHORTLAND-STREET TO TEMPORARY PREMISES IN FORT STREET, OPPOSITE COCHRANE AND SON'S AUCTION MART, AND WILL CONTINUE THEIR CHEAP SALE FOR A FEW WEEKS LONGER, TO CLEAR SURPLUS STOCK.



THEY WILL BEMAIN IN FORT'STKEET DURING THE KE-BUILDINCi OF THEIR WARE HOUSE IN SHORTLAND-STREET. npECIAL NOTICE. Wo. tho undersigned, rcspo tfull lnvlto the Inspection of the Ladies of Auokland and the surrounding district to tho fact that wo are Opening up a A LA.RQK AND VARIKD ASSORTMENT OF ENGLISH, FRENCH, & AMERICAN GOODS, IN MILLINERY, HOSIERY GLOVES. FKATHERS FLOWKRS, LACKS &c, &c, &c. DUNNE, HALL, & CO., 174, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND OptO3ito tho Thißtlo Hotol).



mHE MERIDEN BRITANNIA CO. MANDFACTURKRS OF TITK HIGHEST GRADE OF SILVER PLATED WARS, OTH ON NIOKKL SILVER AND WHITK MKTAU Swnple Rooms and Offlces-46, East Fourteenth street, Union Square, New York. Factories—West Meriden, Conneotlout. Sole Agents f or; tho North Island, f *. H. MORRIN



THE BEST VALUE FOR EEADY M ON X V IS THE MEN'S) CLOTHING (& BOYS' MANUFACTURED BY THK NEW ZKALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. Which can be purchased at their Retail Branches now estab'ished all over New Zealand. The Garments are Thoroughly Shrunk The Fit and Style are Perfect The Workmanship is eqnal to bespoke The Trimmings are of Superior Quality and Tho 'Fweeds are of the Very Best Desciiption Tho Stook la the Largest in the Southorn Hemi- The S?aU™Short, Lean, and Stout can be equally WeU Fitted The Goods are all Marked in Plain Figures The System of Business is to Exchange every article titat doss not Give Satisfaction. And in addition to all these advantages you can purchase A SINGLE GARMKNT AT THE WHOLK SALE PRICK. Mercery. Hats, Shirts, Ties, Scarfs, Bag Portmanteaux, Hugs, and Blankets at Whol sale Prices. Thousands of Discerning Customers testify that tho New Zealand Clothing Factory's Gar ments are the Very Best Valno for Ready Money. AUCKLAND BRANCH: Queen-street (opposite Theatre Royal). Thames Branoh: Albert-street, Thames. E, FITZSIMONS, MANAGER.



SPRING QHOW, 1880. Summer Show, isso-i. yv T>URE r(ABH QY3TKM. /p\ ALL DRAPERY & CLOTHING / C. S. \ AT \ - /CO-OPERATIVE CASH Vo.c. / PRICES, \f AT THE riITY TTALIi ARCADE, GARLICK & CRANWELL, Proprietors. XTOU will readily meet with what will snlt X you in DRKBSEB at oar Establishment, as we have all the NKWEST STYLES in Pompadour and Plain Materials, In Silk, Cambrics and Prints. Lustres, French Beifpa, tfateens. Cashmeres, and the La dies Favourite. "Tho Princess of Wales. GARLICK fc CRANWELL. PINAFORES - SKIRTS-Tsstily Trimmed Very cheap. SILK B.—With the greatest confidence we i aenort the CHEAPEST Black and Coloured Silks are now being offered by us. I SPECIAL— Lyons Grog Grain at 4a 6d. Ss. 53 6d Only Two-thirds their Value. Coloured—New Shades—ls 3d, 5s Gd China Silk—a Bargain. p OLD AND SILVER TRIMMINGS-Bugle, VI Seaweed—Fringes for Dresses Millinery Trimmings, of all kinds New Gauzes, just arrived—various colours •pORCUFINK HATS, BBRNHARUT, MARL jI BOROUGH, and all the Leading Shapos Trimmed Mats and Bonnets Hats from lid upwards UNSH A.DKS, from Ib.—Aji ImmT" ' in Pompadour, Zenella. Silk a /■"ILOVKS.—Open Lace, Fancy Top, Silk, and VT Lisle Thread Gloves Kid Gloves, 1, 2, 3, i, 6, and 8 Buttons Two Button Kid at Is lid and 2s (Light and Dark). (The Principal Glovbs Warehouse.) OLD GOLD AND CKKAM LACES, FRIL LINGS, &c. Pelerines, Braid and Bugle Collarets, Fichus, Sec. Rofflings, Fanoy Boarves Ladles' and Children's Under Clothing N~~OVBLTIBS Opined up BVEKY WEftK, and Sold at Co-opkrative Cash Pricks. SPLENDID Lot ot CKKTONNKa Just Un paoked. 8d to 2a 6d per yard. BANKHUPT STOCK of Men's and Boys Clothing and Mercery. Now being SOLD at Robinson's (Jost, and Manu facturers' Prices by GARLICK fc CRANWELL. VERY CHEAP TABLE DAMASKS, from Is 6d per yard. WE would remind the Public we have SACRIFIOKD a Credit Trade for the cake of establishing the pO-OPKRATIVE (^IASH QYSTKM Wo Open no New Accounts for Dra pery. Wo LOSE Customers who ask for Cbrdit ; all we ask in return is a Liberal Support by Cash Bayers, to enable us to continue what is a Public Benefit Our Goods are very Carefully Bought, and Marked at a Very Small Percentage over Cost, and we must do a Labgk Business to continue the System, and the .Larger our "Turn Over" the more our Customers, will Benefit by their Support. & /"IRAN WELL, CITY HALL ARCADE, QUEEN STREKT.



OHARLAND'S BAKING POWDER. This incomparable BAKING POWDER Is made from Grape Cream Tartar, Imported from the Wine district of France. It is always Pure, Wholesome, and Uniform. This powder contains no Alum, Ammonia, Terra Aiba, nor any adulteration whatever It makes light digestible Bread, Biscuits, Cakes, and A*BBtry. Bread and Scones made with this Baking Powder is not only perfectly wholesome, but it is fonnd to be much more digestible than when fermented, and may be eaten as soon as cold without risk or ineonvenionce by the most delicate Invalid ; hence ita supeiiority over all other descriptions of Fermented Bread. Proprietors : SBARLAND & CO., MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS, AUCKLAND. Bold by all Grocers and Storekeepers, through out New Zealand, in canisters at la 6d and 2s 6d each. *



The now waltz "Flirtation" linn had nn enormous ran in America and Kn^ and. Now on salo at tho Auckland Munio Waroliouso, corner of Queon-atroot and Vuluuu Lano. Copies posted to any uddveaa on rocoipt of 2s)ld in utauipß.-[ADvr.