SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

.i.n.T x.r a . «.. I Tllis Evening, 10.27 HIGH WATER-) To-morrow Morning 10.17 SON SET.—This Evening, 7.19 • IN KIM!-.—To-Morrow Morning, _.f>2 _•■ ty 'N'-i AGE.—Last Quarter, Bth, 6.27 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

YKSTUHDAY. Borealis. hrigantine, McKenzie, from Mahu rangi LAST EVENING. Kina, s.s., McKenzie, from Waipu TO-DAY. Southern Cross, s.s,, Holandor, from the South

DEPARTURES.

YKSTEHDAY. lona s «., Stephenson, for Ru.sell Amu' Miibanfc. PJ>. Anderson, lor Whangarei TO-DAY. Julia Prion, schooner, for Russell X .ward, schooner. Pearcc, for Russell

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Samoa—Venture, at o';ce ] jovuka—Coronet, to-night London -Ax nzi (loading) and Fernglen to follow Tauranga—Glenelg, Monday FoniNcw Plymouth and Southern Ports — Taiaroa, Wednesday , For Russell-lona, Monday; Albion, Tuesday , Kor Tauranga and Southern Portg - Hawea, Wh-nearoT— Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays; Anno Milbar 1 Mondays and Thursdays. VESSELS EXPECTED. Agate, barque, from New York; sailed Septem- Briash Empire, ship, from I^ndon ; loading Kiximir. k H 1.G.M.5., from Samoa Ben Nevla (J.C.V. M.), ship, from London; sailed KliM-'vornon, barqno, from New York: loading Loch Urr barquo (W.Q.LK.), from London; sailed October 23rd ,„„*,•„„ Stracathro, ship, from London; loading Trevelyan; ship (V.N.H.S.), from London Agnes Donald, schooner, from Le vuka Energy, schooner, from Levuka Edith, schooner, from Rarotonga Falcon, barquen.ine, from the Islands Fiery Cros3, schooner, from Oamaru Flirt, hrigantine, from Huon Island Gael schooner (3.R.G.8.) from Samoa Mary Anderson, Bchooner. from Samoa Pirate schooner, from the Islands Pear), keich, from Itarotonga Syren, brig, from Sydney Tubal Cain; schooner, from Levuka Waiwora, schooner, from Austral Group I.oonganii, barque, from Hobart Town jMary Mildred, Darouo, from Newcastle Mannion, brigontlno, fromTimaru Minnehaha, schooner, from KaroWnga Mid go schooner, from Samoa and longa Merciii. barque, from London, loading Island Lily, Drigantine, from Chatham Islands Oamaru, brigantino, from Dunodin

IMPORTS.

Per Southern Cross from Wellington! 260 hags salt, 250 cases kerosene. 100 boxes tea, 20 canto currants, 18 sacks nuts. 10 chests tapioca. From Si 31.head cattle and 300 ■heep. From Gffbome! 2 casks tallow. 9 eases honey. 2 urns sundries.

EXPORTS.

Per Coronet, for Levuka: 170 bags potatoes, 10 tierces tobacco, 10 cases geneva, 43 CBses onions. 2 cases bottled beer, 2 cases brandy, !) cases potted fish, 26 kegs beef, 20 boxes soap, 2 ca=es upples, 14 cases cheese, 15 cases general merchandise.

Inwabds Coastwise.—Start, fromNgunguru with 21,459 feet timbor. The i.s. Klna arrived last night from Waipu nnd Mangawai with 29 saoks gum. 19 bales ami bags v. 001. 6 boxes eggs, and a quantity of sun drbs. Passengers: Misses Percy and Tntan, Mesars Harris, Austen, MoLennwi, Lewis. "Walkor, Fraser, Finlayson, and MoCattny. The barque Anazi, for London, is loading up rapidly, and she is expected to be a full ship on - atuiaay next. The oargo.at present on hoard includes 800 cases kauri gum, 300 bales wool, tnd 150 casks tallow. Tho barque Adamant, from London, was b-rthed alongside the outer western tee of tne Queen-street Wharf to-day. Tho Southern Cross roports sighting a black buigantino bound South in tbe Bay of Plenty v-sterday. This no doubt was the Ada C. Owen from tho Thames River Sawmills, lor Duneain, with a cargo of tlmher. Tho s.s. Hawea will arrive fromßnssell to-mor row morning, She will leave agam for Taura nga, Kast Coast, and Southern ports on Monday afternoon. The s s. lona, which left for Kussell yesterday, reached that port early this morning. She left n"_ln for Auckland nt noon, _nd may he ex pected here about daybreak to-morrow morning. Tho s.s. Glenolg loaves again for Tauranga on Monday next.* She i-turnson Thursday morn ing, and will bo taken into tho dock for an over haul the same day. The new brigantino bnilt by Messrs. Darrach and Son of Mahurangi. to the order.of Captain Ko-noth McKenzie, and launched on Tuesday last, arrived in harbour lost evening. She is a HnHooklng. strongly built vessel, of 131 tons reg* ster. The name given to her is the Borealis. It is the int.ntlonof Captain McKenzie to run her oh tho Island trade. The s.s. Arjyle snouna-anive j,t a late hour to night from Whangarei. The passengers of the barque Adamant _»«, Tom Bowling, of that veisel, Willi a tiiri-!p»-_-«.rid_c fl mpllmentarT address, in recognition of tde Haßness' and courtesy received at his hands. Tie s.s. Southern Cross arrived In Tamaki at mid-lull t from Gisborne, Napier and Welling ton, with a considerable quantity ot cargo and an large nnmbe^pf ggffSSie tip °hS Stffa^'^^n^n. Capt Helander hiorts havina; left Napier on Wednesday night I'm K&B in Poverty Bay at 8 a.m. on hnraday; left for Auckland at 1 p.m. same iay Sid.arrived as above. Passengers: Saloon- Wb Johnson. Misses Johnson 12), Krnest John son Charles Johnson, Percy Johnson, Harry Dennett, Fred. Dennett. George Morgan, Messrs S Boas, H. WilHams, Preeee, MoCormiok, j X Mr and Mrs flamill. Mary Ham 11, MaSfe Hamill, Nallle HamUL Daniel garni , TAinls HamUl. John Hamffl. AlexanderHamill. SaS McOor^ck. Steerage-2 natives. The Southern Cross will be docked on Monde*fore noon, in order to have her bottom cleaned and to bo re-painted.

THE MAIL STEAMER ZEALANDIA.

The Paolflo MaU Steamship Company's steamer Zealandia left Sydney for Anoktand on Thursday last, with forty saloon and tMrty steerage passengers. She may he expected hero &fore oayVak on Tuesday next, and will leave for Honolulu and Saw Francisco, with the outward English and American mails on the afternoon of tbe same day.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. . Rowena, s.s., Amodeo, from Hokianga Thes.B. Rowena arrived to-day from Hoki anga? with a cargo ot bark and guru,.and the following passengers: Mew* XMboron^hj Maefarlsne, Annstead, Brown, au_ »"" Peters, Mrs Peters, and two natives.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Gisbobnb, this day. The ss. Rotomahana arrived from Auokland at 6.30 a.m. to-day. , Russell, thiß day. ■ The lona arrived at four and. the Haweart hal"past|five o'clock this morning. The lona "Slgf f Kremrworth d 8 nd n?oSa. Passengers: lan, Miss Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. WHiNGABwi, this day. Arrived- Annio MUbank, at |10 a.m. from Au-Llnd.' Sailed: Argyle, 10 a.m. for Auck land. —

COMMERCIAL.

'Evening Stab Office, Saturday. MB AT-FB3D BUOKLANL'S WEEKLY BBFOKT. At this weekly sale ot horses, held at the Hay _____iiTon Saturday last, none of a good class wb offered; but a larger number of inferior ris£?Khorses, varying in price from «sto £9, ' t6 M thlßeSS'held this week on Tues day dairy c" ot were dull of sale. Store catt o i^jiriSed number, and late values. Fat cattle „Ti auD-ly; 147 head sold to tho trade. Prices steadr throughout, varying from 26s to ■ 28s the lOOlbs, the advantage in prico being with tho last sold. Katsheep were in usual supply, 400 yalded, Prioes regular, from 2d to 2idper lb. Lambs in moderate numbar. and the advance . ot lastweokfullysustainel; bestiality brought from 10s to lis each. * MESSRS. HUNTER AND NOLAN'S WEEKLY BEPOKT. Mo rses.—There was a fair supply on Saturday, Tmt a>' usual the holidays have a damaging Btreet o.i the sale, although prices were sus tained VVe quote hacks from £6 to £18 7s. 6d. ; medium £28103. to £42: colts, -36 to £40. * CattMhero was a good muster at New market on Monday, and, notwithstanding the alteration from Ithe regular sale day, there wt-s a good attendance of tuyere. Dairy cows were better represented Hum of late, and prices have fl ari Upward tendency. The number of stores -was under tho averag., Sjut there was a large number of fat beasts, for which there was • , much competition, at from 2?35. te 30s. Sheep.-There has been a, good supply, and corresponding demand. Last weeks prices -were fully maintained, and for some pens an advance of 2s eaoh was given. Lambs were scarce, but of good description, and prices ad vanced fully ii each. . PJgs weTe very scarce; prices nominal.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Clobb ab Under :— this Day. ~ , at 5 p.m. For. Whangarei Heads, and Wnngarel, por Argylo, at i p.m. Monday, 6th instant. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For Samoa, per Venture, at 2 p.m. For Tauranua, Gisborne, and Southern Pro vinces, per Hawea, at 3 p.m. For Wangnrci Heeds, and Wangarei, pet- Annie Mdbank, at 1 p.m. For Huesell, Kawa.'-awa, Wangaroa, and»Mon gonui, per lona, _t 1 p.m. For Wbitiangi, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Glenelg, at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Kotomahana, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday. Cth instant. For Walworn, Kuwait, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Ca<oy, at 10 a.m. For Wellington and Southern Provinces, per C.G.tf. Hincmou, at 11 "vm. Per s.s. Zealandia as follows :— For Sandwich Inlands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, China, and Japan, including Hongkong, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, ut 1 p.m. For money orders, and registered letters, at 11.30 a. n. Late let! --rs bearing an extra fee of sixpence. In addition to the postage, will be reoelved by the Mall Agent on board the steamer np to the time of sailing. For Russell, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, per Albion, at 3 p.m. Wednesday, 7th instant. Per s.s, Waitaki, as follow :— For India, China, Medlteranean Ports, and Continent of Europe u at 1.'.30 p m. For Taranaki, Southern Provinceß.Chatham Islands, Australian Colonies, end United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton (for letters sp-nially so addressed), at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at. noon Late letters for Southern provinoes and Melbourne at 1.15 p.m.

N.B,—The Post Offlos formerly called Stokes' Point is now named Northcote. 8. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

MARRIAGES.

BOYD—MILLER.—On December 21, 1879. by the Rev R. F. Macnicol. at the residence of the bride's father, Syrnondß-streer, Robert Boyd, son of the late John Hoyd, of Hir.tsborough, to Isabella Gordon, daughter of Jas. Miller, of this city. FINLAY—CRAW.-On December 31, by tho Rev R. F. Macnicol, at the residence of the bride's mother, Robson-street, Auckland, Jas. Finlay o Margaret Mellroy, eldest daughter of tho late Robert Craw, Ashphalter, Aucu land. HAMILTON-ROBKRTS.-0n January 1, at St. Mary's Church, Parnell, by tho Yen. Archdeacon Maunscll, William, oldest son of John Hamilton (Hamilton and Son), to Eleanor Goraldine, eldest daughter of Jtmes Roberts, Castletown, Queen's County, Ireland.—Dublin papers ploasc copy.

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 1880.

for the causa that lacks asslsttuico, For the wrong tha needs resistance. For the future in the distance, And the stood that wa can do.

Strikes have been of very rare occurrence in New Zealand. Abundance of employ ment in most instances sustains wages at a rate that leaves no temptation to men to combine for the purpose of maintaining a fictitious ratio, exceeding that established by the law of supply and demand. The good workman has always been able to get, his price. It is rather remarkable that she first .example of industrial coercion, by a combination affecting all parts of New Zealand, has emanated from a Govern ment department, in the strike of telegraph operators. The exceptional character of the occurrence,, as well as the serious incon venience whiph may be occasioned to the community, le^ds« to the inquiry whether the jnen have any waFrant for the estyenip course they have idopted. In c;. tension it will be pleaded ~ * the Government, being the sole 1 , -of skilled telegraphists, has a employer,, , ihe mm j, JUB of monopoly anu .* <tfo fQ ]abojll . pan tho benefit of compev. . v general only protest against inju~. '"<!_%* fo r resignation. This is only partiaii. t{ t there are many channels of. labour open skilled clerks, and no civil service regula tion will prevent a man from bettering bis position in a legitmato way, whenever he has the opportunity. Besides, public servants who have a general grievance may appeal from the heads of departments to tho Cabinet, and from the Cabinet to Pa_lia*'

m.nt, and we believe that, as a body, oiiey possess all reasonable safeguards against arbitrary conduct, although the checks upon local petty tyranny at the hands of jacks-in-oflice may perhaps not be so perfect. Irrespective of the merits o£ their grievance, therefore, the operators have acted unwisely in attempting to extort aoquiesence to their demands by a concerted Kchenie to throw au important department oE the public service into confusion. They should first of all have exhausted the legiti mate modes of stating their grievances, and we believe fair enquiry would have followed, and secured the redress of anything iv the rules of the Department that was glaringly unjust. That it would not ensure the with drawal of the proposals against which the men have rebelled is quite probable, for the strikers appear to have not only done a foolish thing, hut have done it on an in tenable ground. If,however,the men did not appeal by joint representation to Govern ment or to Parliament because they thought failure was predestinated, it would have been reasonable for them to consider whether their claims were such that they had a right to expect success. The change made in the regulations of the Department is this : Hitherto seven hours continuous labour has been accounted a day's work, and every hour beyond that was paid for as overtime. The impression got abroad that overtime payments were open to abuse, and that the" system was not only expen sive but the work less expeditiously and efficiently done. The work of an operator entails very considerable physical aud mental strain, and no man can do the worl> well if kept to it as a common thing be yond a certain reasonable number of hours, overtime for the men had becoire the rule rather than the exception in most offices, and there was no incentive to get through the work within the regular hours. The General Manager resolved to strengthen the staff at each office where required, in order to do away with the overtime. In doing so he fixed eight hours a day as the standard, on the understanding that though the seven hours system might continue, the extra hour should accumulate against overtime when a pressure occurred. Increases of salary were also voted on the last estimates in view of the change. The new system has been worked in the Auckland olhce for the last three months, and it is creditable to the men, and to the good management of Mr. Lusher and the Assis taut Ijllicer-in-Charge, that not one of their staff lias joined in the strike. We do not think the alterations at all warranted the sudden abandonment of duty by the operators in the South ; and the firm atti tude adopted by Mr Lemon, the General Manager, towards the strikers will doubt less be upheld by the Government. Though temporary inconvenience may result, there is no danger of nuy serious stoppage of the business of the office at tho principal stations. Nothing more disastrous can happen than the temporary closing of some minor country offices until fresh hands are obtained. We hope, however, that all the men will, within the next few days, see that they havo acted hastily, and return to their posts, trusting to other und less objec tionable measures to obtain a fair inquiry into their complaints. The officer* of tbe Telegraph reptirtment are among the most hard-worked of public officials, and they deserve every consideration that can be reasouably granted them, if asked for in a moderate way. Thoy suffer some disabili ties which should be removed ; but the success of their present movement would have a very bad effect, aud would tend to demoralise the whole public service.

THAT the mental staudanl and tone of the debates of tho New Zealand Legislature have degenciated of late years is undeniable. There is no longer heard within its walls the graceful aud scholarly oratory of Fitz gerald, Sowell, Weld, Featherstpu, Domett, Richmond, and Fitzherbcrt. They have passed away to the world beyond, or retired from tho turmoil of the political arena, to serener spheres, and their places are tilled by men nurtured and trained, not in the slow, methodical school of our grandfathers, but in the biutle and hurry of these modern days of the railroad and telegraph, when promptitude, tact, quickness of wit, and readiness of speech are chief requisites to political and social advancement. The earlier Parliaments of this colony wore characterised by so much dignity, eloquence, and patriotism that they earned the admiration of the foromost statesmen of the day, but as the old pioneers—legisla tors, most of whom were men of intellectual culture who had occupied a fair position at home—disappeared from the political field, ana yw -wh to_he_arnwn trom a population euguged. tor Tgc—mo.^- f —... Commercial and industrial pursuits, and 111- IrttcJ uy euucation and training f«* *v: higher walks nf ~,..•.*", ">o W-rtiament continually degenerated in tone and quality. But whatever its faults it lias not descended to the level of the New South Wales Legislative. The trial of the serpent is over it all. The taint of the penal colonization is apparent iv the tone ot some of the descendants of those of whom it has been said

" Truo patriots thoy: for, bo it undcr„tood, They left tholr Country for their Country's good."

The Legislative Assembly of New South Wales has frequently been disgraced by disorderly scenes; but one recently, in which a Mr Buchanan was the chief actor, appears to bear [the palm for contempt of Parliamentary decency. He was discussing a previous debate in contravention of the rules of the House, and when repeatedly called to order by tho speaker persisted in his speech. He then, on a motion for adjournment proceeded to discuss the fiscal policy of the Government, when the Speaker again ruled him out of order, and said that the speech ought to be delivered in Committee of Ways and Means. He persisted, however, nnd there was a scene. Member after member arose to protest, frequently two or three addressing the chair at a time. The Speaker re peated his ruling. Mr Buchanan then ob served that to stop his mouth would be found one of the most difficult things ever attempted, and challenged tho Speaker's ruling. Mr Garrett condemned his contumacy, and Mr Buchanan retorted with " monstrous tyranny," and at a sub sequent stage "most abominable and brutal conduct." Then the following little inter change of compliments occurred : — Mr Garrett : The lion, member must withdraw the words, and apologise.—Mr Speaker said the lion, member wns undoubt edly very much out of order iv using such terms to any lion, member. He must with draw the words and apologise to the House. —Mr Buchanan :I am sorry.—Mr Garrett : The hon. member has not yet apologised. — Mr Buchanan again attempted to speak. (Cries of " Chair.") —Mr Speaker : The hon. member has not withdrawn the words. Mr Buchanan : As a condition precedent— (" Chair"). —Mr Speaker : The hon. mem ber must withdraw the words before ho can be heard.—Mr Buchanan said something while in his seat, but the words could not be distinguished iv the confusion that pre vailed.—Mr Speaker: The hon. member must not do it sitting down.—Mr Garrett: The hon. member had not common sense enough.—Mr Buchanan rose to order. Was this insult to be repeated ? A man that ho could double up if he chose. (Interrup tion, confusion, and cries of "Chair.") To the practical mind of Mr Buchanan, liberty of speech must be gauged according to physical proportions. Subsequently Hie Speaker's ruling was again defied, and he threatened to leave the chair, and the matter dropped without any apology having been got from the offending member.

The fact that the revenue of almost all the Australasian Colonies showed a deficit for the past financial year is peculiarly and omi nously suggestive. The inevitable deduc tion appears to be that there has been

general extravagance in oilicial administra tion, or that the margin of revenue after payment of interest and sinking fund upon loans is inadequate to meet the other requirements of Government. It has been found iv Victoria, as well as in this colony, that the developeraent of a great scheme o£ public works has withdrawn from the ordinary channsls of employment a numerous body of labourers, who have come to regard public works as their only legitimate occupation, and thu3 the tend ency to further borrowing has constantly increased. The fact that the great bulk of the interest and sinking fund on the loans would have to be paid through tho Customs by the class to which the workmen belong, has not been clearly perceived, or sufficiently appreciated. In the last session of our own Legislature, considerable additions were made to tbe Customs Duties in order partly to meet a deiicicucv in the consolidated revenue, while the balance is to be met by direct taxation. In New South Wales the Treasurer has fonnd it necessary to raise an additional £350,000, but he has thought it prudent to avoid the difficulties of an income and pioperty tax, which he contends is merely a tax on frug ality and industry, and to supply the defi ciency Jjy means of spirit and tobacco duties, stanip $uties, and certain increases in the Custom's. Fjrom increased duties ou spirits #s per ga,lJon ? "jtjje Treasurer hopes to j*«t £IQQ,QOQ. On wjnes'he proposes to increase the duty without any" excise, thereby afforal n« additional protection to local wine-growers, arid in the ease of beer, he proposes to make the excise balance tho additional revenue. He applies the same principle to tobacco, addiDg threepence to

the imported leaf, and charging I excise of threepence on the local leaf, llexcise duties amount in the v. hole to 0n1p3,500, the amount on wines and beer is Jnlated at £25,000, so that the £350.00WVJ1l be principally raised from articles W*h may be considered luxuries

The Scottish Volunteer's balpn New Year's Night was a complet success. Everything passed off pleasantlyji

The strike of telegraph opftors, so general in other parts of the colo'i has not extended to the Auckland distr. Dp to the present time, none of the me^mployed here have left off work, nor yes there appear to be any intention on |ir part to do so.

We have been favoured with copy of a new musical production, called t> " Engle field " gallop. It Is from the pof Herr Siegmund Swartz, and is a ry pretty conception. Herr Swartz is a) at work ou several other compositions, hich will no doubt become well known tootaries of Terpsichore. Should they be spleasantly conceived as the Englefield galll no doubt they will have a ready sale. Tl gallop is written in the key of G, bujandergoes pretty modulations before tlieoncluding portion, written of course in tl) key from which the piece started. Wevish Herr Swartz success, and Christctrch may deem herself fortunate iv the pisession of such an able composer, of that rtsic, which is inseparable from la danse.

The report of the Rotomaana's trip having gone to press without rvision, one or two palpable misprints occrred in it. Amongst them Horn Rock w, spoken of as the only hidden danger in te course of vessels approaching the Haurajl Gulf from the "westward," obviously it.hould have lead "eastward." Wc refe: t> the matter again merely for the purposi o impressing upon the Government the inportance of having this rock blown upiviHi dynamite. The Hinemoa might be plced in commis sion for the work, the cost >f vhich would probably be covered by £10. The channel between the Earners is tiniest entrance to the gulf for the mail steamrs, the bold out line of the laud on both ides affording a good guide to the positia at night. _ The channel is eight miles wie, with thirteen fathoms close alongside theock and twenty live to thirty fathoms jght across the channel at all other poiul, this one rock, which lies in the very uutre, being the only danger, but neverthclss a vory serious ouo. There is no buoy ortmirk to indicate the spot, and if a vessel lan on it certain destruction would inevitaly follow. Atten tion having been drawn 10 the matter wo hope tho Harbour RoardjWill make some representation to the Goernment on the -iibjcet. A deplorable dsaxter may any day be the consequence ofneglect of simplo aud practicable precaution now.

Cam bridge people take great interest in Mr Jilliiig's string of lnrses, while the Cambridge bo.ys have batowed v special sporting name upon ouch if the riders who sit gracefully on the backsof the local race horse's as they move in stogie tile through the town. One is known as Patsy Butler, another Melvor, a third May, and a fourth the proprietor is called Ready Money Robinson.

Mr Audus Kajnes, of tho National Hotel, Cambridge, announces the completion of still further additions to this well-appointed hotel. There are spacious gample-rooins for commercial travellers, etc. Tourists can obtain guides tn the Hot Lakes, and every facility for inspecting the magnificent country beyond, and in tho vicinity of Cambridge.

His Excellency the Governor 1( Auck land this morning at 9 o'clock iii special train, accompanied by the Hon. jwhita ker, Attorney - General, the H< James Williamson, and Robert Fergnjn Esq. Sir Hercules will leave the train Hamil ton, and proceed to Cambridge, stuming to town by special train on Mond-

The mail steamer Australia, which is duo hero from San Francisco on Tuesday, tho 13th instant, brings a large consignment of whitelish ova for the Now Zealand Govern ment. This shipment -ill bo divided amongst the'various districts in thojcolony, Auckland's share being about 500,000. Arrangements are now being made for tho landing of the ova here.

The Oriental Exhibition of useful and ornamental articles manufactured from tho various woods around Jerusalem, and the valleys of the Holy Land,|contiuucs to attract hundreds to the Albeit Hall. The Exhibition will continuo for a few days, in order to afford further opportunities for visiting this museum of curiosities.

—..''. lo "Waikato Times" says that the un by the opcnin^irrf/"'0/«i.?-ilie.Jva« •.bR'Kh-'. Whatawliata, and between Hamilton and Ngarun v. aliia. The averago earnings of the guru diggers havo been nearly double those of the ordinary labourer.

Tho United Friendly Societies demon, stuition will be held on Regatta Day, The committee have arranged for the grand pro cession to the Domain, full particulars of which will appear in tho Star. Au ex cellent programme of sports is iv courso of preparation. A number of valuable prizes will be competed for, open to all members of Societies. In the evening a concert and ball will be given in the Choral Hall, under the patronage of His worship, the Mayor and city Councillors. Tho dance music will be supplied by Wright's famous string band. The proceeds of the whole of the demonstration will be divided among the charitable institutions of the city. The next meeting of delegates will bo held iv the lodge room of tho Young Men's Christ ian Association on the evening of the 9th inst.

The fine historical play, " Heart and Crown," founded upon some noteworthy incidents in Scottish history, was performed last night at the Theatre Royal to a well filled house. Miss Lingard gave a very effective representation of the hapless Queen of Scotts, whilo Mr Lingard sustained with undoubted ability the dual rOle of Lord Darnley and his aged lather, Lord Lennox. Mr Warner impersonated the unfortunate musician, David Rizzio ; and Mr Craig took the part of the Earl of Bothwell The Liu gards clever character sketches and persona tions succeeded the drama, and were most thoroughly appreciated, if uproarious ap plause may be accepted as evidence of satisfaction.

The annual picnic of the Otahuhu Wes levan Suuday-school took place on Thursday (_sfew Year's Day) on Mr Jeremiah Baru bridge's estate, Mangcre. The site chosen wa3 on the cast side of the Mangero ■ pond, about, two miles from Otahuhu. Being well shaded with gum, oak, and other trees rendered the day's enjoyment, most agree able and pleasant. About one o'clock the bell rang for dinuer, when nearly 250 par ticipated in the leading daiuties and luxuries of the season, after which the com pany principally formed in different groups for sports suitable to their age and ability, whilst others preferred a gentle walk in the adjoining paddocks where they might enjoy a fresh breeze.

Bachelder's New American Combination is thus spoken of by the "Melbourne Argus" :-"'During the last fortnight or more the public of this city have had the pleasing aud instructive opportunity of attending the exhibition known as Bachel der's Pantascope Combination, at St. George's Hall. This is no ordinary peep show of clap-trap pretensions, but a length ened panorama of most interesting and elaborate paintiugs, which, while they have charmed and fascinated the eye, have also enlarged and educated tbo mind of all who have witnessed them. With a naturalness of effect, a brilliance of detail, aud fault lessness of artistic finish and perspective, those. beautiful pictures have made us acquainted, iv a way that nothing else short of actual travel and personal ex peiicncc could have done, with many of the marvellous views of Amciica,that continent of giant growth. In two short hours of fairy vision Mr Bachelder has carried us from .New York city to Omaha, St. Louis, and Missouri, along the wondrous windings of the Union Pacific Railroad, the eye recovers itself in dwelling on the peaceful appearance that pervades the streets of Salt Lake City, to be once more mazed and frightened as it tracked the fearful skirtings of tho railway train around the heights of Yosemite Valley. Many poiuts of interest in the San Francisco route were vividly presented, and the pictoial exhibition closed with au unrivalled display of mechanical and artistic skill in tne diorama of the Arctjc Expedition to the Polar Setts. A view of tho cold regions Was givon, with sleigh-ridiug: bear-hunting, funeral procession of the Danish interpreter,' and the breaking up of the ico-iiolds. All the figures move as if animated with life, and as the ships Alert and Discovery plough their way through the icebergs, firing cannon at intervals, the sight is so grand as to move the audience to enthusiasm. M. Chalet is decidedly the most accomplished ventriloquist and vocalist that has ever per formed in Melbourne. Last evening his performances fairly astonished and greatly amused the large audience, who demanded a repetition of several of his efforts/ Gifts are distributed in a bounteous manner—in fact, on such a liberal scale as to astonish even those who are not fortunate enough to carry home a gouvenir. The silver watches are guaranteed.'' This interesting three fold entertainment will be opened this evening in the Theatre Royal at eight o'clook, I

A considerable number of tenders were received by Mr E. Hartley, architect, for erection of three cottages in Vincent-street. There were two designs, one cottage to be built according to the lint, and two similar to tbe second. The following were the tenders received:—No. 1 design : John Doyle, £225 ; ColebrookJ £275 ; Hutchi son, £283 : W. Rosser, £288; John Duff, £289 19s; IJ. Heron, £295; 'A. Stevenson, £296; Ryan and Cunie, |£298; J. W. Jones, £307; John Rosser, £314; R. h. Smith, £334 ; Stewart and Church, £340. No. 2 design : Colebeck, £283; Hutchison, £305 ; W. Rosser, £298 ; J. Duff, £293 ; J. Heron, £345; A. Stevenson, £323 ; Kyan and Currie. £308; J. W. Jones, £327 ; John Rosser, £342 10s ; R. F. Smith, £324 ; 1 Stewart and Church, £360.

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January 2. Accusation Against Chanzy. General Chanzy is accused of anti- German intrigues at St. Petersburg. Operations in Afghanistan. General Roberts is vigorously clearing the country around Cabnl. LONDON. January 2. The Anglo - Turkish Disasre. ment- A fund has been initiated to compensate Mr Edmund Gabey for the conduct of the Tnrkish Ministry through jealousy of Mr Layard's influence with the Sultan. They persisted in evasion till compelled to take a decisive stand. The Home Government regrets the incident and supports Layard carte blanche iv dealing with the Porte. The Liberals approve. It is expected that a compromise will be arrived at. German- Austrian embassies recommend the Porte to arrange the matter. LONDON. January 2. The revenue returns show a deficiency. The Porte Submissive. The Porte has acquiesced in the demands made upon her by the Powers. Afghan Successes. The Kohistan head men have submitted. Supplies are arriving at Cabul.

Eugenie's Visit to Zululand. LONDON.

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January 2. General Sir Evelyn Wood has, by tho command ot Her Majesty the Queon, been directed to accompany ex-Empress Eugenic to Zululand next month. Germany complains that General Chanzy, French Ambassador at St. Petersburg, is entering into German intrigues and fo menting discord between Russia and I Germany. SYDNEY. This day. The Late Collision. As the result of the enquiry into the cause of the railway collision at . arramattu last week, the Minister for Works has disrated the engine-driver of the express train, and has lined the tralfic manager, who was on board the engine at tho time of the collision, a mouth's sulary. British Finances. LONDON. January 1. The British reveuue returns for the De cember quarter show a decrease of half a million compared with tho corresponding quartor of last year. ST. PETERSBURG. January 1. Tho (Empress of Russia is recovering from her recent attack of pleurisy. LONDON. January 1. Sir Garnet Wolsoloy returns from tho Cape this month. BOMBAY. January 1. The dispersion of tho Aflghans since the action of 28th December has been complete. Tho enemy lost 3000 killed. LONDON. December 31. Arrived : Ascalon, from Melbourne, October 2.; Bener«R u A-"Hj.;G-*.^bjJniers, 4; Ann Duthie, from Sydney, Octobfi'V. r Commercial. LONDON. January 1. The total reserve in notes and bullion iv tho Bank of England is £15,000,000. Tho total stock of tallow iv London on the Ist instant was 17,125 casks. Martell's and Henuessy's brandy is offering for export at 10s 6d.

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January 2. The Australians in their first innings made IG7. The Fifteen in their second innings, for twelve wickets, made 109. 'Iho revenue for last quarter amounts to £1,059,000, being a decrease of £79,000 compared with last year. The revenue for the year is £4,413,000, being a decrease of £182,000 compared with last year. The Customs returns show a decrease of £41,000 and in land revenue a decrease of £69,000. Territorial revenue shows an increase of £-13,000, and miscellaneous items show a decrease of £46,000. Commercial. SYDNEY. January 2. Hcnnessy's case, 455; bulk, 10s 6d; Patnn rice, £2110s ; New Zealand wheat, 4s 6d; oats; 2s (id ; maize, 2s 4d; Sugar Co.'s No. 1, £38. Mr Parkes, eldest son of Sir H. Parkes, the Premier, died to-day. ADELAIDE. January 2. Whaet, 5s 4d ;. flour, £13 10s.

WHANGAROA RACES.

Whangaroa, Dec. 30. Thb Whangaroa nnd Kaeo Jockey Club annual races took place on Boxing Day at the Kaeo racecourse. Early on Friday morning the weather seemed to be opposed to tho'wishes of the pleasure-soekcrs— cloudy, with showers of rain. Neverthe less boats loaded with passengers started up tho river, and one ot them, occupied by Messrs P. and 11. Downs, Mrs T. Covil anil child, Miss Cookshead, and Cara Downs was upset, and but for tbe prompt assistance of Mr Barker and two other men who were close by,when the acci dcut occurred and picked up the women and children, got the boat to the bank of the river and righted it again, serious con sequences might havetoberecorded. Thereat of tho day's sports passed off without any accidents, and a good day's pleasure was finished by a ball in the Kaeo Hall, which was kept up till the small hours of morn ing.

The following are the races. A. Anderson, Esq., acted as judge, A. Knee, Esq., us clerk of the scales, and M. Dobson, .Esq., clerk of the courso; the stewards were the handicappers j—

Handicap Hurdle Race, £10, over eight flights of hurdles, 3ft Gin, 2 miles. — Wide Awake, 9st 121b, 1; Blossom, Bst Gib, 2. The Worm scratched. «j Maidkn Plate, £10, 1_ miles, weight for ago.—Darby, 9st 91 bs, 1 ; Magician, 9st 91b. 2; Polly, 9st 9lb, 3. Wide Awake scratched.

Hack Race, Ssovs.—Five started. Won by Kingfisher. Kabo Cup, 15 soys.,2 miles.—Darby, Bst 91b, 1 ; Eclipse, Sst 41b, 2; Worm, 9st2lb, 3 ; Don, Oat 91b, 4 ; Walnut Gst 71b, 5. This was a splendid race won by Darby by half a head, and lots of monoy changed hands, the Worm being the favourite. sto 1 was offered freely and taken, up, to the_ first time round tho cqiirge, W^en Eclipse was fading, Yf ofm close hut i^t the finish iv the straight run ho.me' Darby took the lead1 with Eclipse close behind.and finished a good riicc in' that position! ' Pony Race, 5 sov's!—Four started, won by Rotiro. ' n ' fl

Ladies' Purse, 10 so.s., 1 mile.— Rotiro, 7st, 1; Worm, Bst lQlb, 2; Dpn, 9stslli, 3; Eclipse, \'M lllb, 4. A close, raco, won by a heai} only.' Consolation, Ssovs., 1 mile.—Worm, 9st lOlbs, 1 ; Don, Bst 21bs, %; Eclipse, Bst 31bs, 3. This'was the last and best run race by the winner, as the Don pushed the Worm hard for first place, ana >vas only half ahead behind at'the finish. '

'l He stewards deserve credit for the able way in which they had prepared for the day's spo/^j,. The Grand Stand was well patron isedZas was also the refreshment booth's, and the secretary and treasurer have to be complimented on the state of the Club's funds, a good balance to be carried to next year's race iund,

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GRAHAMSTOWN, this day GOOD TEMPLAR SESSION.

The next session of the Grund Lod;«, Good Templars, opens here on Tuesdy, when representatives from all parts ot he colony will be present. Sir W. Fox j\l PrTlie 6Moanatairi obtained 173 ounces iim 100 tons. I

WAIWERA, this da;.

GERMAN EXCURSION,

Seventy excursionists leftPuhoi, Genan settlement, for Kawau yesterday mor|n" by the steamer Tarn O'Shanter. A Jnd was on board. The party returned at 81 m. after spending an enjoyable day. Daijing was commenced in Scholhum's large rpm. About 200 were present. There wa no drunkenness. The dancing bad not tenin ated at 8 a.m. AU were pleased aJthe manner in which Host Scholhum, d the German Hotel, provided for the peopl.

CAPTAIN KRIPPNER. The Puhoi school broke up on theMtb, when the schoolmaster, Captain Kripner, distributed the prizes to the children. Ihe residents in the district speak very ighly of the way in which the children inder Captain Krippner'.. tuition are progr <sing. HAWERA, Friay. Mr G. M. Marshall, of Wanganui won the £20 Cup Handicap.

NEW PLYMOUTH, Friay. A Eoard of Governors has been apfinted :or the hospital.

DROWNING.

A young man named John Shanjessey was drowned last night in the lajou at Motuora. 11 is clothes were found alogside the water. It is supposed that he hd gone into bathe after bis „ork, and hi been drowned. The police went there thniorn iug to drag for his body, which lias jit been recovered.

NAPIER, Fday.

At Petane, yesterday, Douglas's amelia carried off the Maiden Plate ; Mmeith's Rluebell, the Hurdles; C. C. lurray's Taniatea, the Handicap.

WELLINGTON, Fday.

The Government have given insuctions to the Deputy Commissioners of t. Land Tax Department to immediately me for arrears of land tax.

There were fifty applications fonomiU' ated immigrants to bo sent this ma.

DUNEDIN, th day. About 5,000 were at the Calidonian gathering yesterday. The Dunedi Handi cap was won by Morley ; DuncanMcCaun second. The Walking Match J. Sims; McDonald second ; Claxton reting. The Three-Mile Handicap was won byßurkc. Carisbrook won the ciickct mash easily, scoring 190 to Inveroargill 62 ad 60 for seven wickets. Mariou Steel, of Palmerston School, heads the li!s of successful canldates for the Provincial Scholarship. Thearee next highest are for Dunedin High Sck)l. All the operators from Duiiein ollices are still on strike.

CHRISTCHURCH, iis day

An untenanted cottage at .apoi waR found to be ou tire ou Thursday ight, and was put out by the Fire Bridle before much damage was done. An eimination shows it was set on tire. It wainsuied in the Colonial Office for £50.

The Heathcote people are going to establish a new racing club, tl be culled the Lower Heathcote Club, he scratch meeting ou Boxing Day, afterpaying all liabilities, left a credit ballaic of £15. Miss Ada Lester receives a bendton Tues day next, under the patronage othe Mayor," prior to her departure lor Ent&nd. Hos t-ins and J. P. Wallis will npear on this occasion. j The butchers have appointe a deputa tion to wait upon the CountyDouncil and represent the harshness of i*ny of the provisions of the tlaughtcr-hose Act on license holders. Tho Christchurch ram andewe fair is fixed for the 11th and 12th Ma;h next. A pigeon race took plac yesterday between Tirnam aud Christaurch. 11l miles were done in two hounand thirty four mins. Tho race was -on by Mr Hack's First King.

Sailed from Lyttleton : S'lij Rangatikei for London. She takes a all cargo of wool. , The evidence before the emmission of magistrates to-day, in the casfflf H. Nash v. G-. Chiarini, circus proprieto, claim £100, showed that damage was sustined through , the circus tent poles breaking on the night e^m^^v_mmm «£. day. John Harkford, steward if the May Queen, was arrested for iknkenncss on Friday morning, when he 'as found to have seven watches, a sum c money, and a quantity of jewellery gutered in visits to Caledonian games and sveral hotels. He was brought up and reuioded till tbe 11th, when seven charges of ibbcry will be beard. Over £270 gate money wni taken at the sports iv two days.

The Party Rots.

TIMAIU, Friday. Eight have now been arrcsed, and one ni ore is wanted. This morning au advertiscisnt and locil appeared in the " Herald," tiling on the Orangemen and sympathisers*, assemble ut noon, and walk in processin. A large crowd gathered in front of te town hall, where the procession was » start from, only to find the entrances picarded with notices signed by the Mayorcalling on her Majesty's peaceful subjects nt to assemble, nnd from the Master of tho (range Lodge, intimating that the resolutioiof the Lodge declared that Orangemen slill not walk, and requesting its observance! There is no attempt at any demonstratioibeyond a few men wearing marigolds in Uieir button holes. The Orange Lodge held..mooting, and passed a resolution that the Lodge should not parade, or take part in hy procession. As tho advertisement rcgardng the proces sion was not authorised by ny committee, there is great excitement abfit the matter, which is evidently o, hoax Tho advertise ment is unsigned, as is nls the vouchers for them taken by tbe " Herld." TIMAIU, this day. TRIAL OF OFFEIDIiRS.

Niug of the Boxing Day ioters appeared before a full Bench. The Govt was crowded. Their names were : J-remit Kelly, Law rence Towers, Patrick CShea, Patrick O'Connor, Patrick O'Keefc,. nines Watson, John Dennihey, Thomas Moynhau, and Thomas P. Driscoll. Mr Ihort appeared for the defence, Mr White prosecuted, and the Orange Lodge was repeseuted by Mr Hamersloy.

Several witnesses, princ.ally members of the police, were examined. The mo .t important evidence was lat of George Kimber, bootmaker, who sttcd that before the riot sixty men left liiscoll's hotel, shouting, yelling, and geticulating, and that when the (Jraiigcmcnwcro assaulted O'Driscoll was in the thick of the mob, inciting them t tear down the Orauge banner, and cfering £100 to those that would stop them marching. It was proved that throe i the crowd wore pistols in their lockets. Two Orangemen proved havig had their scarves torn off and one saiifhc was tripped and thrown down. Tluj whole of the accused were committed k '.trial, before tho Supremo Court iv Mrch. Bail was allowed, O'Driscroll in £500md;two sureties of £50 each ; the others ii! £100 and two sureties of £50 each. CHRISTCHUICH, Friday. TRIAL OF RIOTERS. The trial of the rioters reslted as follows : Barrett, tho publican, was: discharged by tho Bench, as there was no cfidence to show that he had aided or abtted tho riot ; Teaguc, one of the accusedproved an alibi, and was also discharged j Stephen, Ryan, McMahon, Gawley, and Mahoney were discharged, as evidence sbwed that they took none or very slight p"rt in the riots. The others were comniittedfor trial. A man named Arthur McMann was ar rested last night in Hagle'< Park, charge^ >Yitl\ being concerned in. th receiuj r^ot. The Bio,tes.l4nt Alliancb Society have re tained Mr George llarper.it- prosecute in the riot cases. 1 his day. ANOTHER AK-LST. ' ' Daniel Shea, \\\ip was sea to, take paijt in the yiot oi^ i_o,xing D-j. c\hd fp,r" wlipm telegrams were scut thr'oijiiout the Island, as \t was ascertained he Bid left by train immediately after the iov.was arrested at : Ellesnieie Sports on Thirsday last, and * brought to town last uiglt : At the monthly meetjig of the Orange ! Lodge last night there wB a large attend ance of members and visiting brethren.' Among other business -iieteeh were pro posed for initiation. I^'is said arrange ments will be made to giWPastor Chiiiiquy a cordial reception here. Michael Connolly, charged with throwing stones at the Orauge procession whenreturh ing from tho Railway Sti.iott on Boxing Day, was lined £5 this morning at the Police Court.

Telegraphists' Strike.

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iNvERCARGILL, Friday. All six telegraph operators, except the officer in charge, have struck, absenting themselves this morning, iv concert with the employees of the other chief offices, owing to the stoppage of overtime. Blenheim, Friday. A deputation waited on the olliccr in charge, and requested payment of salaries up to the 31st December, which was re fused. Several men have already received offers of other employment, and some are leaving Blenheim. Napier, Friday. The strike of operators at the Telegraph Department took place this morning. The strike occurs throughout the principal oihees of the colony, including Invercart>iH, Dune din, Blenheim, Wellington, and Napier. Wellington, Friday. Several operators have returned to duty. The Stella leaves at midnight for Picton, with operators for Blenheim. Dr. Lemon has issued a circular suspending nil opera tors who refuse duty, and promising special remuneration and promotion to those who remain. He says that increased salaries were substituted for overtime. This day. All but two operators here have resumed work. ... , Dunedin, this day. The operators on strike say' they have never been dealt with, and urge the Go vernment to make a searching enquiry before taking decisive action against the I strikers. ! BLENHEIM, this day.

The operators seem more determined and confident than ever, seven or eight have obtained employment. It is stated that a public subscription will be opened to assist them when their funds run short, several cadets from Wellington arrived this morn ing- _____——

Pastor Chiniquy's First Lecture.

Pastor. Chiniquv delivered the first of his series of lectures last evening in the Choral Hall, the subject being, as stated in the advertisement, " Is the Church of Rome a branch of the Christian Church, or is she old Paganism coming back under a Christian Cloak." The large building was well filled. Mr F. Larkius occupied the chair, and beside him on the platform were seated the Revs. W. Morley, A. W. Webb, — Mac donald, J. long, P. Mason, Capt Rattray, and Mr J. Brame. A hymn having been sung and prayer engaged in, the chairman briefly introduced the lecturer to tte audience. The Pastor commenced his discourse by stating that the subject which he had selected was of such a solemn character,that he never approached it without a trembling of the heart,and tears upon his cheeks. But the name of Jesus had been invoked, and tho knowledge that he was serving the cause of his Divine Master moved him to the effort and strengthened him for its fulfilment. It was a terrible thing for him to declare that Romanism was only the ancient idolatry coining back under the mask and in the guise of Christianity, but he was only reiterating the forgotten asser tions of Luther and his God-fearing co adjutors. He had esteemed it his duty before entering that grave towards which he was hastening, to expose some of the almost incredible iniquities of tho Roman Church, to indicate a few of her detestable abominations, to pointcut bei insulting idol atry,and to explain heidiabolical character. [At the request of the lecturer, Mr Brame then read from a printd pamphlet a list of the Papal Canons as jassed at the Council of Trent, and the puDort of which was a recital of the penaltiis to be imposed for a refusal to believe in the doctrine ot transubstantiation.] lie Pastor pointed out that from the quotaion just read, they would perceive that he Church of Rome required her sons to blieve that the sacra ment which they pateok of, was not a wafer, but the real boy of the mighty and nWful God who go«rned our vast and wonderful universe, aid that, if this belief were spurned, the proishment was death. He did not refer to tbse things in order to excite their laughter,or to incite them-to ridicule their Romln Catholic fellow colonists, but to mlve their compassion and pity. He had be;n a priest of Rome for expound the secretitbings of tile Papacy. The lecturer then lassed on to detail minutely the mode ii which the consecrated wafers were prepared exhibiting as he did so the various instruaents used in the pro cess. He also asseted that each of the wafers was regarded is a Christ, and that they were frequently-ailed by the Saviour's name. After refenng to the belief of Roman Catholics tha Christ dwelt in very person within the litlo tabernacle placed upon the altar; ho vent on to say that the Persians worshipped .s God the most mag nificent object that fesented itself to our e y o3 _ the most baeficent agent in our lives—tho most glorkis work of the Great Creator—but the Koian Catholics worship ped a contemptible <?ity—a degraded god — a perishable lid tasteless wafer. The belief of tje Persians elevated their minds and ennobled their dis position, but the Irutalising religion of Romanism (debased its votaries, silenced their consciences, > narrowed their in telligence, and rendered them foolish in. tbe eyes of thir more enlightened neighbours. The ihite elephant of the Siamese was preferrole even. The speaker then crushed up fn his right hand a consecrated waff exclaiming as he did so against tho iopiety of briuging the Redeemer iutocontekpt by asseverating that such a thing was Hm in very truth. The God of the Roman fatholics was in reality the base and servi, -lave of the priests— not only of thegood|ud noble,but of the bad and drunken.for their deity could not refuse to appear at their biding, and to do as they dictated. Such pesons as the Bishop Of Cincinnati, who dtfing twenty years had robbed his poor am impoverished parish oners of fully £1,00(000, which he refused to refund in any other way than by prayers, had the power of -Cupelling the holy and virtuous Saviour to some down from heaven and assist in their leremonials. This they had to believe, and be inevitable conclusion was that tne Bishopwas stronger than his God. This infamois clerical thief carried his god in his pockit, while he committed his depredations, dank his convivial wine, visited his nuns, aul did other things which he could not more explicitly allude to. Ho had himself assisted to undre-'s and pnt to bod a drunkon biship, and he was horrified to tind in tho prelati - pockets that object whiche he was taugltto revere as God. But ho bad witnessed mire abominable practices even than that, un some occasions the priest was obliged b swallow the wafer.aud it uot unfrequd-tly happened that tho poor man I was troubled with dyspepsia, and consequently vomited. If the wafer, or Roniah god, were discerned amongst the voniicd matter, it was tho inflexible rule of the Church that tho unfortunate priesj should swallow the abhorred aud unwiolesomc stuff, aud ho had .limself witnesied the disgusting opera tion performed. If the po«r stamaoh' refused to retain ts god. and onoe more I expelled him through the mouth, tho priest was obliged to gaher up in a linen cloth tbe fluid oontaininj the god, and bury it in the ground. That was the end of the go<J of the Roman Catiolics, and thus was ho annihilated. The lecturer conihided with an appeal to his hearers to pray that tbe light of th,e Gospel might be ihed upon the bcyightod souls of their Roman Catholic friends. A vote of thanks was passed tq the rev. gentleman, and the assemblage dispersed.

Auckland Racing Club Sum mer Meeting.

Patron: His Excellency Sir Hercules Robinson, G.C.M G _~ J2B8&. -5-B3K____' IE Joseph Bank! C?it!w ___*;*»** M ,ftohffi h : am . Mr.SfKT' Starts-.: Clerk of thr Scaiits jlr, Johns.Buckland. Mr. Fred. W. Marks ' Clerk of the Coursb : Mr. Sam. Morrin. Secretary: Mr Wm. Percival.

Third Day's Meeting. IN l»s .night's issue we were able, by the _.._ 0 f egngpigeons, to give the result of all the e?£«_ *° consolation. There was t tell_X "ft? °- Pen for the transmission of mesiages, but if we are to judge by the .fficwjone trialte.t of yesterSy^it is m uca better to transmit per feathery rß_\J$ n *?* ihe e o f tbeEUetslie telegraph office. The Southern w orlt Passes over the Ellerslie wire and completey blocked the line lor _l Jtt£J except u.l.s. Yesterday's meeting was a big one, and was, moreover, a great success. The Auckland Plate was won by M Walters colt, Libeller, after an excitin contest with two Cup winners. The Handicap Steeplechase brought out four horse-, lyhose reputation led the public to expect something extraordinary in the shape of cross country work. Unfortun .ttely the reverse was the case, and a more miserable exhibition it would be impossible toflitness.. As Lone Hand and the other hones refused to negotiate their jump« a general howl of disappointment rose from the multitude who thronged the course. The Steward s Handicap resulted in another victoiy for Mr Walter's stables. HipDO campus, the winner, being tbe third horse, which had carried off the stakes for this successful Auokland breeiler When Nolan returned to the saddling pad dock with Lara, there were demonstrations of discontent at his riding. The Consolation was won by Laertes after a good race. Malvern and Kenilworth r*n . well throughout the meeting, chasing ;th« winners home. On another occasion ii will be gratifying to record some wins for their spirited owner. The following are tho par ticulars of the races which came off too late for publication last night, THE STEEPLECHASE. Handicap Stkbplkchask of lMsovs.. with a Sweepstakes ot ssovs. each; amount accru ing from Sweepstakes to go to the . ecnmt horse, third horse to save Mb stakes. 'Dis tance about three and a half mi c.', over a (air hunting country. R. Bay', gr g Lone Hand, aged, 13st. (Me- Kay) ... '" -.?, l j, G. Rutherford's eh g Sportsman, aged, lOst. (Wilson) ... ,„■' 2 R. Melvor's gr g Grey Momus, aged, ilst. ' 4lb_ ... 0 B. Melvor's br g Loch Lomond, syrs. list. (Mclvor) ... ... ... 0 Lone Hand led oner the double hurdles in front of the stand, Grey Momus second, Sportsman third. Loch Lomond com menced an ignomoniom,'steeplechase/by refusing the first jump. All went into the water more like ducks than renowned , steeplechasers. The big grpy horse smashed the hardies, and having effected a clear passage all were enabled to wade over. Lone Hand got into Bowman's garden, hut , was in no hurry to gut out again. Sports man travelled through heedless of prize cabbages, leaving Lone Id aud to ponder over Mr Bowman's successful hoi t .cultural efforts. In line form the Waikato horse crossed the country and stopped at nothiug until reaching the brow of the hill at the hack of Mr Graham's, ob stinately refusing to jump into tbe next paddock. In this conspicuous corner* he was joined by Lone Hand, Grey Momus, and Loch Lomond. Here, in tbe tight ot all Ellerslie, the four horses stuck, fairly pornered, unanimously deciding not to ♦ jump a3ft4in fence. There was a poßt and rail, hedge, and on the other side a drop of 4ft—some such a jump as Mr Harry Whitaker and other plucky members of the Pakuranga Hunt Club take their horses over a ncore of times in a day when follow ing the hounds. After a long period of de feat McKay at last succeeded in prevailing on the greet Australian steeplechaser to favour the Auckland public with another jump, and was rewarded by getting over the difficulty and hearing his. performance cheered from the Grand Stand. The result though long being arrived at was that Lone Hand had the course to himself, taking his m-TSb&l-Srw -H_ii_.2 vt n°J.S almost everything. To cut a long story short, he finally won the race. Sportsman was a long time negotiating; the jump, taking the held again as Lone Hand was for tho second time ruralising iv Mr Bow nan's garden. Sportsman's style of going was a credit to those who brought him out. As he took the "double," going past the Stand on the second voyage round, he jumped so grandly na to be loudly cheered. On reaching the drop junp on the hill he again declined, but finished second home. The other two threw wa the sponge. Thus, out of font renowned cross country horses, only two finished, The rider of the winnergrowls at the Auckland steeplechase course, and says that the grouud does not. enable him to come at the jumps with sufficient speed. The Waikato horse certainly performed the best of the bunch, excepting at th 6 one fence. Mr Lennard might have been satisfied had Malvern gone. Agent would have lull a comfortable walk over, aud poor old Perfime was sadly wanted. Tne public wero grievously di-dppoiuted. Huudrede. came out expecting to see the giandesfc, steeplechase ever run on the ground, and the Stand was literally packed in every part. Time, 21niius. 4&aecs.

Steward*' Handicap of lOOsova., with a Sweep suikeaof 3sovs. eaoh lor acceptors; amount acoruiag from Sweepstakes to go to second horse. Dlatanoe, one milo and a distance. W Waltera's hr h Hippocampus, syrs 7st. 71b. (Hodson)... ... ... „V l R. H, Talcance's br h. Lara, 7st 51bs - (Nohn) ... 2 R. Kay's b m Maritana, aged, Bst lOlbs ' (Clifford) ... ?■ . . ... ... 3 Geo. Donne's chg Sinking Fund, aged, 7st (Webster) 0

ScratchiA : — Billingsgate, Laertes, Omega, 'fempleton, and Yatapa. Betting favoured T<ara and Hippocampus. The start favoured Hippocampus and Sinking Fund. _Q»ing into the cutting Lara went to to his horses. Coming down the hill Hippocampus came forward and went a neck and neck race with Lara into tbe straight. Sinking Fund had run a forward : horse at the ba,ok of the course and kept well up until Lara came on terms* with Hippocampus when the pace became too warm. Up the straight whipsj were intro duced, Hudson being particularly busy 6a Hippacampus. Lara was backed straight out »ear the finish, apparently going to win. His speed was checked when nearly on tbe post, and the black horse shot past the judge's box first by a few inches. Time 2 mins. J tec. The racawaawon hy a grand struggle on the post. CoNaofc-Ww Handicap o-_osovs. Bntrance 2sav-„ Igo to the lands. Distance. 1 mile. P. Biitler'abr h Laertes, aged, SstlOlbs (CHffad) .... .. ~ 1 C. Redwood's b g Rata, Syrs, 7st (Kaiser) 2 J. Leunari'g br g Malvoin, 6yrs, 7st 12lbsfT. Hodson) - 3 Also ran; Balmoral, Bst 12lbs; Yatapa, 7st 71bs; while Sinking Fund, 9*t, was scratchei This was a remarkably interest ing race. Laertes started favourite, bat as $,c horses ran in a cluster throughout, the excitement was kept up till the finish. i

GENERAL REMARKS. ;' A word of oowmendation is due to the secretary fa w. Percival, who has again shewn &s ability as secretary, and has been yery painstaking in carrying out the wishes of the stewards, and ia working tho racing public up to the proper pitch of enthusiasm. I The course has been kept in good order, considering %_[e difficulties of weather, se. Taking ail; things into consideration, the ■ lftst sunmjf- meeting may be regarded:9?jr- ; tho best held. Last year Southern hcis« W carried off the bulk of tbe stakes. Ana season Mr Walter., of Papakura. has done battle for Auckland, »"d haf 1 off the gieatest number of,, eye"*3, aud will receive tho largest &^L . | His winnings are -.-Maiden «»»..Z~r fj (Libeller)} Railway Plate, «^2E > gr\te>; The Derby, £100 (LibelM J *"*■ / 1 Race, £50 (Piscatorius) •_ Mares «««* I £100(Billingsgate); Auckland Plate, *WJ .IM (Hippocampi; Sieward'sH^ap,£iW (Libeller. _. r Edgar scored* tag wm m theCup,sspo witffArietVMrMcJvortg . . Hurdle g£ £50 (^^AJK Yallance the A.H.esgKSfSfoiicßP, (Lara),; and the Grand' Stand figfgF*' £100 (lara. " :7 -.-"'

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SJPURDAY, JANUARY 3. 1880.



Special Adver-laments. S\ N S A L E, Koar sley'a Combined Keepers and Mowers Mangold and Turnip Drills Turnip Sllcers «il»eake Breakers" Wm lo wing Machines lawn Mowers. .'. Also, TO ARRIVE, PER 'INGLEWOOD,' Coulter's Corn, Mangold, Turnip, and Manure Drills, combined And Plons-i_, donble and single Harrows &c. &c. &c The above goods are imported directed from manufacturers, and will be sold cheap to akfl cm for further shipments. W. J. HURST & CO., I tiei. Queen-streot.



Special Advertisements. /"-IO -OPERATIVE PRICES FOR CASH. CO-OPERATIVE PRICES AND QUICK SALE. C 0-0 PE RA TI YE PRICES A PUBLIC BENEFIT. We are Selling the Cheapest DRESS GOODS We are Selling PRINTS and CALICOS at a Small Advance on Cost. MANCHESTER GOODS MILLINERY UNDERCLOTHING Men's and Boys' Clothing At Co-operative Prioes. FOR CASH ONLY.



ILLUSTRATIVE LINES OF PRICES SHOWING Advantages Gained by Supporting the PURE CASH SYSTEM.' GARLICK & CRANWELL Are Selling Two, three, and four-button Kid Gloves .at 2a 6d, 2s 9d, 3s "Silver Bell" Glove Fitting Corsets, at 2a 6dj Wool Damasks, 3a Cd and 3s 9d per yard Silk Umbrellas (Paragon Frame), 6s 6d Fast-Colouv Prints, CJd per yard Brown Hollands, from 5d upwards Cambric Handkerchiefs, Is per dozen Silk Embroidered Scarfs, 9d, lOd, and Is 3d Blue Diagonal Coats, 12a 6d (half-price) Lace Curtains, 3s 6d, 4s lid, Gs lid, upwards. We have adopted the Pure Cash System for the following reasons :— I.—lt is fairest to both buyer and seller, be cause, by avoiding bad debts, our Cash. Customers will not have to make good the losses occasioned by defaulters, and the Quick Cash Returns will enable us, as Seders, to buy more extensively, and take full advantage oi' cash discounts, in which gain our customers will parti cipate. 2. The increased business which mat follow consequent on selling woods at a small advance on cost, will give our customers the same advantage as though they were shareholders in a Cooperative Society. 3, Our patrons will always have a large, fresh, and well-assorted Stock to solec; from.



BUY YOUR DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FROM ■ ; Gtarlick & Cranwell, city hall arcade, QUEEN STREET AND LORNE STREET. T>ACES I RACES 11 RACES !11 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS I



LAmEs' Bonnets and Hats '•< ». . i Ladies' Costumes and Mantles Ladies' Silk Dust Coats . Ladies' Soahfs, Ties, and Collabeities Ladies' Kid and Silk Gloves Ladies' and Children's Hosiery / > Gentlemen's Cork and Pith Helmuts i Gentlemen's Silk Dust Coats * Gentlemen's Alpaca Coats . ■ • i Gentlemen's, Youthb', and Boys' Clothino Gentlemen's Scarfs, Ties and Bracks Gentlemen's Summer Hosiery



! A Snlendid Assortment of the above Goods is on view, at vory Reasonable Prices, At WILLIAM RATTRAY'S DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MILLINERY, COS TOME. HOSIERY, & MEN'S MERCERY ESTABLISHMENT, NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 66, Queen Street, Auckland (Opposite tho Bank of Now Zealand).



A FEW GOOD REASONS FOR MAKING YOUR PURCHASES AT THE* WBW r^EALAND pLOTHING tjUCTORY. The Materials are manufactured In New Zealand. The Garments are made in New Zealand. The Money i 3 expended In Now Zealand. The Stock to select from Is tho largest In New Zealand. The Cut and Trimmings nro equal to bespoke The Prices, considering the qnality and finish, are lower than those of any other house in Now Zealand. And notwithstanding the extra tariff .inst imposed in New Zealand, there is O" NO ADVANCE IN PRIOESI



■, You can still purchase A -SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLKSALE PRICE FBOM THE New Zealand Clothing ,<, ,m i ... Factory. Auckland Retail Branch : Q' U E E N - S TRE E* T. Opposito Theatre Royal. vrr ellesley house. NEW TWEEDS 1 NEW TWEEDS! NEW COATINGS! NEW COATINGS A. LOVETT Begs to announce to his customors and the pub He that he has now opened his FIRST SHIP MENT of SPRING and SUMMER TWKED3 COATINGS, &C. THE BEST STOCK IN AUCKLINDITO CHOOSE FROM. Tailors supplied at the lowest trade prioes. Tailors' Trimmings of all kinds. Just Opened, A Fresh Assortment of Gentlemen's Scarfs, Ties, Collars, Braces. Belts, Hats, Shirts, Gloves, Umbrellas, \ Hosiery, &c. A. LOVETT, IAILOB, WOOLLEN DRAPER, ANDIOUTFITTEB Wellesley-street. WANTED! WANTED! PURCHASERS OP |, ,;!; • DRAPERY AND CLOTHING TO Call and Inspect? - the stock AT THE JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE. NEW & SEASONABLE GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION . AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. •■ Very Cheap Lines of " FANCY DRESS GOODS. RINTS.P at 6d per yard (as usually sold at Bd, in great variety. Parties Furnishing Will find Every Requisite in FURNISHING DRAPERY EXCEPTIONALLY CHEAP. A Choi.ce Stock of NEW AND FASHIONABLE SUMMER <i....i ; CLOTHING. For Boyrf and Gents' Wear. Silk Dust Coats, Alpaca Coats Superior Colonial-made Trousors and Vests ™ '- Cloth Suits, ifce. Shirts, PC-3 'M™^' H«*ei T. &c-! «T One Shilling in the" * aU°wed upon * Cash Purchases of 20s r.nd npwu " 8" RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAiT/ Upper Queen Street, Auckj-And. j



The importance of 'procuring a strong and good Time-keeper is a matter of great concern to everyone aboot to Purchae a "Watch. Such, evidently, can he best obtained whom you have the advantage of Great Practical Experience in the Manufacture and Theory of Watciiwork, instead of trusting only to the printed guarantee from tho Manufacturers, which formality is done as an advertisement and to help dealers in watches to matee a sale. Watches of every description, at the Lowest prices, Examined and; Guaranteed by A. O. Bartlbtt, Queen street, opposite the Th. atre Royal (formerly with Brockbank and Atkins, Cornhill, London).— A_v_. • i



"VTEW TWEEDS ! NEW TWEEDS. J_\ ABRIVi-D TEH SHIP ' T.T.BU,' AND OPEN FOB INSPKCTION, AT M. M U R C II I E' S, SHORTLAND STREET, The largest and best selected Stook of CLOTHS AND TWEEDS Evor shown in this Market, consisting of English and French Coatings and Fancy THOUSITHINGS Engl'sh and French Blue and Black Skrgesi English and Scotch Twkkds, direct from the manufactories at home Bannookburn and Isle of Skyo Tweed 3, a specialty. ALT, THE ABOVE GOODS ARE OF THE VERY LATEST STYLE AND FINISH. And, in addition to the above attractions, M. MURCHIE Has been so fortunate as to secure the servioes of a First-clasa Cutter, which enables him more fully to merit a continuance ot that 'iberal patronage which has been oxtended to him in he past. DEWING Tk/1" ACHI NE S. IMPORTANT NOTICE.



The undersigned beg respectfully to inform .heir customers and the public that they NEVER BUY Sewing Machines Irom any local dealer, but that they import all their own goods Notwithstanding, should any local dealer require any Machine or Harts, they are always willing and pleased to accommodate them. The following prices are now being asked for Genuine SINGER Family Machine, on trendle and with polißhed table JDK X and usual tools "^ Ditto ditto, both hand and treadle ... *,'- > U We also import and offer for English men and women The BEST ENGLISH MAKE, with usual tools, ou polished table and Jg X __ Q treadle The price is a little higher, but like the best English Lever Watohea the make Is very superior, and wo 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 .econd in simplicity and durability to tho genuine " Domestic." W. H. SHAKESPEAR & CO., 246, QOEEN-STREET, Auckland. ESTABLISHED 1855.



MILNE & £1 HOY C E Have now on view a Complete a ssortmiint of the most beautiful SPRING GOODS of every description, from the best Homo maiKots.l iS?«tt P«E dKW™8 h VISITKS and MANTLE,, in Silk and Cash JACKETS, in Coloured Summor Cloth OLIVIAS, in Cashmere, Silk, A,n. CHILDRaNS HOSV, in Cotton Lisle and Sllk LADIKS' HO-E, in Cotton Lisle, and Silk PARACHUTES. UMBRELLAS, RIBBONS KID GLOVE 3, Black, White, and Coloured, 1 2.4, and 6 button _ ■ ■ UNDRESSED KID GLOVES, 2 and i button. An Immense Stock oTdRKSS GOODS.in all the newest and most tashiontiblo styles and tox-ares, all marked exceedingly moderate. BABY LINRN, CHILDREN'S AND LADIES UNDERCLOTHING, in great variety. BOYS' KNICKERBOCKERS, HOSIERY, HATS, COLLARS, ETC. A Complete Assortment of Callcos/flFlannels, Linens, &o. dress and mantle-making on the premises. F ye por Cent, Discount allowed for Cash. MILNE & CII OYC E, CIIEAPSIDE HOUSE.



A lady writes to us:—" I am glad to have been ablo to have proved, in the most satisfao tory manner, that hy tho uso of gas stoveß the cook's occupation is doprivod of its chief tor ment—thirst. The groat anxiety and trouble of kcoplng up a Are, especially in tho summor in this olimato, and of regulating tho temperature of the various artioles under treatment, Ib. by tho uso of gas stoves, eutlrely avoided. Soot, ashes, and dust aro entirely -lone away with, and all culinary pots and pans are easily kept bright. I would advise all young ladles to ref uso to name tho day exoept up.n the condition that all the cooking Is to bo done with gas



" Keep the young men at home." Oh, fudge! Give the girls a chance. KeeptVs old men at home, brother ; that'll more to the purpose.—"N Y. Mait" The Zingari Cicus was largely patonised during tho )a,st %o djays ijn the Domain. The proprietors generously treated the orphan,- to a, graluitous ride. The circles will open at the Tiaraes in, the couipe o$ a few days. The nowP.C.S f [stem npwbehjg Initiated by G. and O. will oertdniy prOvo a benellt to the public. It has boen ufcro'at sucoess in .- ydney and Melbourne, and wjon strictly carried out the customer: whoI".buysit an establishment where tho goods aro miirkid low to ensure » rapid salo must ho a great gtiner. G. and C, sell their drapery, mil linoryTV.nd c'othing at snoh prices for cash as givos tip buyor the advantages ofr a shareholder in a o-operative society. Without i tho risk of bning cdled upon to boar portion of tho loss should the fear's business prove unsatis factory. G. and Q will aim"to retain the con fidence "which V o lublii havo hitherto shown them, and are deteimined to give the pure cash system a fair triall whether they gain or lose the first Jear. Couitry buyers on remitting cash, with order will be'supplied with goods at co operative piice-, jrattbe same as though tl»y mado a personal selection. Furnishing goous, such as carpets, floir cloths, bedsteads, Bidding, and general house turaiture, the v_rgeßt. portion of which is turnedbnt at ojitown faqiory, will be marked at the owest remunerative prices, aud a discount of fVo per cent, will be allowed to those who pay al the tiplo ot purchase. Hav ing realised the i-vie value of the stock during the late cash sale, tie present stock is new Abd vbry ciikaply b|ught. An inspection is invited—Garuck and Cranw__,_, City HaH. Furniahlnß Arcade, Queen-» treat, Auok^acl, •'



~ , v_ow♦ ssv* A young lady„ who. ought » « { > the Boston «^T r ansctipt,"ac»«rtß^ lowtol dispose of the aveiagoJ^^j-t^yt-ie' : nuA bis arm around^^g ■$&&■ i Supposition that he 1* »«°^_&ia» • that was taken iwm him so K»g "^ _