SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATKR^^™ n&™i°ng. AA. J UNBBT.—ThIa BventaK. 7.10 S-UNRIBK.-To-Morrow Morning. 4.11 , CON'S AGE.—Full Moon, 17tb, 3.15 a.m,

ARRIVALS.

YESTERDAY. Ponthorn Cross, s.s.. Helander, from Mahia Belle Branlon, sch., Hair's, from Islands Falrlio, Bch., Norria. from Nowoastlo Albion, 5.8., Garrard, from Whangarol

TO-DAY. Austr-lls, P.M. 9..., Carglll, from SanFranciaco

DEPARTURES

yesterday. Syren, brig, ThomDSon, for Kaipara Annie Wilson, sch.. Helgcson, for Kaipara Fairy, sch., Yatea, for Thames Oriffln, sot.. Bishop, for Thames to-day, Ingeburg, barque, for Samoa Fanny Kelly, ketch, Williams, for Whangaroa Tona.s.B., Farquhar, for tlussellM Firefly, brig, Downing, for Whangaroa Christina, schooner, Smith, forßußßoll Coralle, ontter, Boatwrlght, for Talrua H-xon, sohooner, MoKenzie, for Lyttelton Darcy Pratt, brlgantino, Ohlson, for Kaipara Atalanta. Bohooner, Donovan, for Ngunguru Meroury, ontter, Yatea, for Talrua Agnes Jessio, barquentino, Hawkcs, for Whan garoa Mana, cutter, Baxter, for Talrua

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London-Wanganul, loading Sydney—Australia, P.M. J.S., to-night; Rotoroa,

to-morrow Levuka—Albion, s.s„ to-morrow Tauranga-Glenelg, Wednesday; Waltaki.Mon

day Russoll—loaa, Monday Melbourne, via South—Tararua, Thursday Whangareiand Uussoll-Waitakl, Wednesday Now Plymouth end South—Hawea, Monday Whangarel—Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays Waitaki, Friday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Wolverine, H.M.S., from Sydney, shorty Lady Jocelyn, Bhlp (K.V.P.S.), irom London; sailed Sept. 28 Margaret Gaibraith, chip (J.K.L.U), from Lon uon, loading Looh Urr, barquo (W.Q.L.IC), from London, sailed September 27 A. C. do Frietaa, barquo (R.F.M.IC.), from Lon don, sailed October 21th. Sydonham, barque (J.MF.Q), from London, loading Looh Dee, barqu., from Lcnion, loading Beatrice Havorner, barquo IJ.Q.C.L), from New

York, Bailed Sept. 26 Cabarfetdh, barque (S.Q.M.J.l.from Hongkong Himalaya, barque (V.T.K.M), from London, sailed November Loch Fleet, baiquo (L.K.P.S.), from Lon'.on sailed Augast 29 . ■ _• . Ocean Ranger, barquontine, (W.T.N.V.) from

Lyttelton and New York Flirt, brlgantinn (W.L.G.P),froni Lovuka Helena, brigantine, from Rarotonga Active, brigintlno, from Samoa Look Oat. brlgantine, from Sydnoy Borealis, brlgantine, from Lovutea Orwell, briganline, from Roluinah Look Out. brigantine, from Sydney Myrtle, brigantine, from Tonga ClansmaD, brlgantine, from Melbourno Defiance, bristantine, from Melbourno Ethel, brigantine, from Dunedin Ryno, brigantine, from tho Islands Oamaru, brigantine Irom Dunedin Southern Cross, from Norfolk Island, daily Energy, schooner, from Noumea Sybil, sohooner, from Cook's Islands Dayspring, mission sohooner (VV.1..8.M,), from

the Islands Aoba, schooner, from New Caledonia Edith, schooner, from Wallis Island Policeman, schooner, from Noumea Kenllworth, sohooner, from Lyttelton Gael, schooner, from Levuka Ovalau, schooner, from Karotonga Mazeppa, schooner, from Sydney

IMPORTS.

Per Fairlle, from Newcastle:—29o tons coal. Per Southern Cross, from Mahia:—Boo ahoep. Per Belle Brandon, from Mas. i >ro: 50 tons copra, i tons ivory nuts,

Per Albion: 11 cases bacon and hams, 13 do cheese.—'!'. H. Hall & Co.

Per Australia, from Ban Franclao-1086 boxes apples, 8 boxes walnuts, 7 oases wine, 30 flasks quicksilver, 37 sacks seeds, 8 cases agricultural implements. 61 tacks beans. 5 cases hams, 1325 cases salmon, 12 cases canned goods, 22 cases binders, 27 cases twine, and a quantity of sun dries.

10 oase3 lib-tins fresh salmon, 13C cases apples, 8 cases walnuts lor eosd, 2ton3 white butter b'ans,—O, Major.

Inwards Coastwise.—Paku, from Talrua; Makarau, from Tryphena; Ghost, from Omaha; Wave, from Coromandel; Lagoon, fiom Port Charles.

Ociwardb Coastwise.—Paku, for Talrua; Torei, for Whangarei; Ghost, for Orewa,

Th« departure of the Waitaki for Tanranga has been postponed till to-morrow alternoon.

The sohooner Belle Brandon arrived from Marshall Group yesterday, afcer a long absence from port, abe left Arhua on November 15th, tndhad south-east trades till November 23rd, and fresh breezes and fine weather till making Cape Brett on the 10th instant. Passenger— Edward Browne.

The three-masted schooner Fairlle left New cißtlaon tho 30th ult.. and had noith-easterly winds and fine weathor, and subsequently northerly wind, thiokand cloudy, with rain.

Th_ briar Firefly, which sailed to-daylfor W ha ngaroa, will take in a cargo o£ timber there for ■Melbourn..

The brig Syren will load with timber at Kai para for Sydney.

The barqnentlne .Agnes Jessie loads with timber at Whangaroa for Melbourne.

Tho Rotorua is expected from the East Coast and the South to-morrow morning.

' The ontter Ellen Curran which was run into by the Kina off the Watchman neveral days ago. nnd.whioh subsequently sank in Duck Bay, has been taken into Freeman's Bay wheie the necessary repairs will be effected to hor at once.

The Fairlle passed a brig, supposed to be the Transport, off Capo Maria Van Dieman.

The b.b. Albioo, from Whongarol, brought 21 hides, 13 bags onions, 22 sacks gum, 15 bales wool, and aundrie*. Pfasengora:— Mesdamcß Flowers, Highley, Soally, Lnngridge, Mesßrs Banks, Langridge, MoGibbon, Wa'laco, Hesketb, Greenleaf, Cook, and 5 jin the steer age.

ARRIVAL OF THE AUSTRALIA.

TheP.M.S.P. Australia arrived this forenoon from San Francisco and Honolulu. We are Indebted to Mr Daniel Deßn, the courteous purser, for flies, press packages and the follow ing report:—The it. M.s?. Australia cast off from the wharf at San Francisco at 2 30 p.m, on Sun day Nov. 21et, paaaed Golden Gate at 3.15 and at 6,15 Faralone liiiht bo-e N.W. 1 milea distant. Experienced light winds and cloudy weather up 10 the 23rd, light unsteady winds and clear weather prevailed up to the 27tb, met with squally and showery weath»r on this date, received pilot off Honolulu at 8.30 p.m. of the 28th. Left Honolulu at 7.90 a.m. the following day, light unsteady winds and clear weather prevailed to December 2nd; occasional showers on this da'o. Crossed the Equator on the 3rd, in long. 160' W. Moderate winds and dear weather prevailed up to the 6th; cloudy weather and heavy squall on this date. Sighted the Island ot Manua (Navigator Group) at 6 am. on the 7th; paesed from west to east long, on tho night of the 10th; sighted the Great Barrier at 320 a.m. on the 13th, passed Needle Point at 5,30, Little Barrier abeam at 7 a m., and was boarded by pilot off Auckland at 9.35 a.m. Passengers:—Meaara H. Hayes, Polleine, C. La Roche, Mills, S. W. Gregory, J. Cu'tin, John E. Pearson, Williams, H. H. Paul, F. 3. Litch field, Adveph May. C. L. Appleby, Mesdamea Mills, MoDougal, Mißßes Paul, Brownlie (Dune din), Master Mills, Captain David Rough, and 15 in the steerage. For Sydney—Mrs Wells, family and nurse, Mr J. McDonald, Mr and Mrs J. L. Robert", Mrs G. U, Be rag, Mr A. Ward, Mrs Richardson, Mr D. C. Bryson, Mr H, B. He.d, Mr T. O, Jones, Missea Jones (3), Key Thomas Nei'aon, wife and family (4), Mr John E. Pearson, MrD. R. Ormsby, Rev JameeNish, Mrs Nish,iMr J. B. Watson, Mi.ses Watson (2), Mr J. A. Wiok_, Mr Charles .Appleby, Mr VV. Williams, Mr Maui, wife and family, Mr B. Daw, Mr and Mrs Rhodes, Mrs S, W. Gregory, Mrs B. Pluger, infant andjnurac.

OUTWARD PASSENGERS PER AUS TRALIA.

The mail ateamer Australia leaves again at nine o'clock to-night for Sydney, fche takes the following passengers from Auckland:—Saloon: Misa H. Linoh, Mies Coates, Mrs I_. D. Nathan, child, and servant., J. F. Logan, William Adams, William Austin, W. W. Thomas, Mrs J. C. MacCormick. Steerage: Mias Mary Tierney, J. Blnstead, Mrs M. Carea and child, Charles Willett, Patriot Carter, J. Turner, Charles Burn-.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. llnwca, s,s., Kennedy, from South

The s.s, Bowena whioh left for Waitara on Saturday pa' baoi again yesterday morning, and left again in the afternoon.

The s.B. Hawea left Dunedin on 6th, Lyttelton 7th, Wellington 9th, Picton 9th, Nelson 10th, New Plymouth 11th, and arrived in the Manukau yesterday. Passengers :—Saloon: Messrs K. Garlick, Harding. Heath, A. Q. Horton, Bookhurst, Leckle, Buller, Buchanan, Arthur, J. W. Hemus, Gill, Barnard, Miller, M. Scott, V. Clements, Masters Horton and chiaholm, Mr and Mrs Horsbrogh, and ten in the steerage.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Lyttelton, this day.

Arrived: Tho barques Westridlßg, from Glasgow; Thuro and City of Tanjore, from Calcutta; Planter, from Tasmania. Sailed : s.s Durham, for London

Bluff, this day.

The Rlngaiooma arrived at 10.30 a.m. She leaves at 3 p.m. Passengers: saloon: Messrs Hatfield, McCall, Sinclair, Stewart, Bannister, Crisp, Vantight, Mrs and Miss Harris, Sir Arthur Stepney, and 2 steerage.

Adelaide, December 11. Arrived: Tho Orient Bteamship Potosi, from Plymouth.

Wellington, this day. Cleared: Hannahßarratt, schooner, for Kai para

Port Chalmers, Saturday. Bailed : Wave, brig, for Whangaroa

Wblll-.'gton, this day. Schooner Cutty Sark arrived from Port Wai kato.

Russell, this day.H Sailed: Sea Breeze, Euby &isay, and Saucy Kate, lor Auckland.

Gisboi-TE, yesterday Sailed—Kotorua, lor Auckland, at 10 p m.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Offiof, Tue3day,

Messrs Cochrane and Son sold to-day by order of tho Keglstrar of the Supreme Court, the Royal Hotei,- Onehunga, for £160; and allotment 7, section 20. village, containing about 1 acre of land for £75 Mr B. C. Greenwood ottered, in the Albert Hull, 65 building allotments of about 50ft by I.oft O-ch. The salo was largely attended, and the following prices realised at per acre:— Nos. 0, 53,10a: 57, 59, 10a Gd; 60, 8s (id; 61, 2, 6s 6d ; 63,6a; 45, 46, 64, 5, 5a 6d; 56, 7, 3s 9d; 7, 8, * Ids. 18,19, Si; 60,45; 18,10s. Lot 1 brought £40. i

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails wiMi Closb as Uni-kb :—

This Day. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonni, per lona, at 4 p.m. ___,_., For Tauranga and Opotiki, per Waitaki, at 4 p.m. i For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m_ For Australian Colonies, Batavia, Singapore, China, and Japan, via Torres Straits, per s.p. Australia, at 7 p.m. For India. China.and Continent ol Europe, at 6 p.m. For United Kingdom, via Brindisl, for letters specially so prepaid and addressed, at 7 p.m. For news papers at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, 11th instant. For Thames, per Rotoinahana, at 9.30 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Tryphena, per Makarau, at 2 p.m. For Rußsell, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, per Kotorua, at 3 P.m. For Wangarel Heads, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at I p.m. For Levuka and Tonga, per Albion, at 1 p.m.

"Wednesday, 15th instant. For WhUiangi, Tairua, Tauranga, and Opotlkl, per Glenelg, at I p.m.

N.B.—From and after 29th November, mails for Bamarama and Bombay will oloso at thia Office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 7 p.m., and will arrive on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 9.15 a.m. A Post-office has been eatabhßhed at Te Aroha; mallß will cloße at Auckland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m.; and will arrive every Monday, Wednesd_y,and Friday, at 6.10 p.m. _ . _ _ . In future, the Money Order and Savings Bank Department of Chief Post Office will be closed every Saturday at 2 p.m.; but the Savings Eank will be opened for depoaita and opening of new accounts only from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. on Saturdays.

ROBT. KAYE, Acting Chief Postmaster.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

December 13, 1880. Devonport Hall—Weeleyan Bazaar, 3 to 10 p.m. V.M.C.A.—Evangelistic Service, 7,30 p.m. N.Z. Rifle Aesooiation-DrlU Shed. 7.30 p.m. Moonlight Hxourslon to Devonport of No. 3 Company and Band-Whaif, 7,30 p.m. Temperance Hall—Loyal Pioneer Lodge, 7.30 p.m.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Old Norfolk.—Torn King fongbt Jem Mace for the championship on Nov. 26th, 1861, and won. Before that Mace and King had fought once when Mace was the victor. After his last defeat Mace again challenged Tom King, who, however, declined to meet him and surrendered the belt.

DEATH.

FARQUHAB.-On December 13. Clarence Mil ton, youngest son of Alexander and Emma Jane Farquhar; aged 9 months. Funeral private.

NAYSMITH.—On the 20th instant, at Lorne street, Henry Nayamlth; aged 62. The funeral will leave his late residence at 3 p.m. to-morrow. Friends will please accept this intimation.

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

MONDAY. DECEMBER 13, 1880.

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

Pressure of mail news compels us to exclude all leading matter to-day. The telegrams relating to Irish affairs disclose a most deplorable state of dis order in that country.

The mail steamer Australia, which arrived this morning from San Francisco, brought four boxes bees, three of which are consigned to Mr Farr of Christchurch and the other to Mr J. H. Harrison. It is satis factory to learn that the mortality among_t them bas been but slight, only a very small proportion indeed having died during the passage.

The Matriculation and Junior Scholarship Examinations in connection with the University of Now Zealand, commenced at 9 o'clock this morning in St Andrew's Schoolroom, Symonds-street. Eighteen candidates presented themselves, half of them being ladies. Tho Rev. Mr Runci man officiated as supervisor, and his kindness, care, and attention gave every satisfaction. The arrangements for the convenience of the examined were complete. The examination continues through the week.

The Wesleyan Chuidh bazaar, held in aid of the' building fund at Devonpoit, was well attended on Saturday evening, although the I weather was not propitious. The bazaar is I lavishly furnished with almost every kind of useful goods for kitchen, nursery, draw ing and dining rooms, in evidence of the zeal displayed by ladies and gentlemen interested in the welfare, ot the church. The residents attended in goodly numbers from a sense of duty and a feeling of sympathy with religious progress. The takings on Priday amounted to about £60, and on Saturday to a much larger amount. Great credit is due to Mrs Cook, and to the ladies whose exer toins in the good cause are woi thy of com mendation. The bazaar was opened this afternoon at three o'clock,' and" will con tinue open, during the evening, when there will be music and a great variety of attrac tions for pleasure and profit.

Mis 3 Ida Campbell, eldest daughter of Dr. J. L Campbell of this city, died on the Bth October in . Welbeck-street, Cavendish Square, in her 21st year. The Rotorua left Gisborno at 10 o'clock last night, so that Mr Proctor may be expected about midnight or early to-morrow morning. The unavoidable postponement of the opening lecture has beon productive of some ditappointment, several country visitors having arrived in town this morn ing in the belief that Mr Proctor would appear at tho Choral Hall to-night. The s.s. Rotomahana will leave Auckland to-morrow morning at half-past ten, return ing from tho Thames at live o'clock in the afternoon.

For the convenience of residents at One hunga and intermediate stations, a late train will leave the Onchuuga Station at BOien p.m. each evening during the Proctor lecture?, returning from tho Auckland Station at a quarter-past ten, except on Friday, Christmas Eve, when tho train will leave Auckland at a quarter-past eleven, and run to Onehunga, Mercer, and inter mediate stations.

Mr G. W. Simons, the spiritualistic trance lecturer, delivered an address in the Lome-street Hall last evening, to a crowded attendance. Mr Warbnrtoc, Chairman ot tho Progressive Spiritualistic Association, occupied the chair. The lecturer was preceded by one of Moody and Sankoy s hymns, after which Mr SimoDS offered up a prayer. The lecturer then delivered an ad dress, which occupied over an hour. Ho dwelt on tho prevailing Sectarian differences, and proceeded to explain tho philosophy of spiritualism, which ho said was the mysterious secret underlying all things. He also gave an explanation of the doctrines ot tho spiritualists, of the influences which control man's mortal welfare and progress, and of tho forces by which the spiritualists believe that departed spirits are enabled to hold communication with the world. Ho compared the different principles to tho life of a giaduated stick, on which was ranged tho sublime to the evil of mortal nature The lecturo, which was somewhat abstruse to tho uninitiated, was listened to with respectful attention, and at its close several questions wore asked by Messrs Darringtou, Bettauy, and others, and replied to. Tho lecturer, how ever, declined to enter into any discussion as between Spiritualism and Christianity, which ho said, did not ariso out of his lecture. Tho discourse did not purport to be delivered in a condition of trance.

The " Buy of Plenty Times," is authorised to state that the rumours about tho much talked ot slander case between two of the local solicitors being settled is premature. At least three other cases involving largo amounts are also on the tapis.

Mr George A. Brown delivered tho first of a series of lectures on " Spiritualism" last evening to n ctowded audience in the Temperance Hall. He admitted the phenomena of Spiritualism, but denied that they were the manifestations of departed human beings. They weio, he contcuded, the work of devils and seducing spirits. Spiritualism was founded upon the lie lirsr promulgated in the Garden of Eden, that man was immortal. It denied that there was any God and yet sought to make everyone a God. It was the witchcraft and necromancy denouuccd in tho Bible and its prevalence at this time denoted that the second advent of Christ was at hand.

The Rev. F t Loud jrocaeds to Sydney tc morrow, where ho is to be permanently settled.as a minister in ono of tho churches there.

The following tenders were received at Wellington for the Kawakawa railwoy contract No. 3, formation and permanent way :— Accepted : Messrs Larkina and O'Brien, Auckland, £23,957. Declined : Messrs A. Sutherland and D. McKinnon, Auckland, £24,967 ; Messrs H. McKenzie and Co., Dunedin, £25,866; Mr A. McGuire, Auckland, £26,284 ; Mr D. Rosa, Auckland, £27,125; Messrs Henderson, Fergus, and Mackay, Dnnediu, £27,380; Messrs Britton, and Glendenning, Auck land, £27,500; Messrs Hunt and White, Auckland, £27,519 ; Messrs Faugbey and Darrow, Auckland, £28,197; Mr A. Watson, Auckland, £29,571; Mr W. Sunnis, Kawakawa, £32,870.

To the Editor : Sir,—That last bray of your Dogberry correspondent has revealed the true nature of the animal, viz. :— A. 8.1. G. A.S.S., and, having shed the imposture lion's skin, a discretionary silence will, perhaps, save his hide from being well cudgolled, and his long ears from being cropped by A Waqstaff.

Mr Cranwell, of Parnell, warns the larri kins of that district who have been destroy ing his pailings that they will be prosecuted should they commit any further depreda tions. An inoffensive Chinaman living in Parnell has also been subjected to a good deal of annoyance from these young roughs, one of whom threw a stone the other day, and not only broke the Chinaman's window, but also his lamp. The police will have to make an effort to put down this growing evil in all parts of the city.

Marshall Sons and Company have been awarded at the Victorian Agricultural Society's show at St Kilda Road, Mel bourne, held under the auspices ot the Commissioners of the Melbourne Inter national Exhibition, the first prize for the best portable engine, and also the first prize for the best steam threßhing machine. The prize 3 consist of two gold medals of the Victorian Agricultural Society, and the two silver medals, being the special prizes of the Melbourne International Exhibition Commissioners^ The exhibitors competed with other English and Colonial manufacturers. The second prize for engines fell to Clayton's, Robey's being commended. The second prize for thresh ing machines fell to Bansome's, Clayton's being commended.

The Rev. J. S. Hill preached yesterday morning in the church of All Saints, Pon sonby, and in the evening a. St. Matthew's, Hobson-street. The rev. gentleman's dis courses were delivered in that familiar quiet unostentatious style which are bo acceptable to many, and which has made Mr Hill a favourite in Auckland. His afternoon's address at the Young Men's rooms, Wellesley-street, was on "Tho nobility of the Christian life." Mr Thomas Buddie presided. Mr Hill's explanatory and easy manner of handling (he scripture is not unlike that of the lato Hon. and Rev. Baptist Noel,

" Truth" had a strong article in its issue cf September 23rd animadverting on the folly of Sir Julius Vogel's constant touting for emigrants to New Zealand. The writer quotes a congregational minister in Otago, and gives facts on work and taxation, with which we are already well acquainted He also describes many cases of individual distress.

The "Standard" gives an account of the compliment latterly paid to their ex member,'Mr Arthur Mills, by the city of Exeter. That gentleman and his family are about to pay a visit to some relatives in New Zealand, and a farewell demonstration was made at the station, the bands played "Auld Lang Syne," and the Mayor pre sented him with an address, to which Mr Mills made a brief but effective reply.

The "World" says:—"lf disappoint ment is expressed at the intended visit of the Prince of Wales to Australia being indefinitely deferred, it should be stated, as showing that His Royal Highness had not given the promise (only a coc ditional one) in a mere meaningless spirit of courtesy, that inquiries were no very long timo back made on behalf of tin: Prince as to whether tho Serapis, in which he went to India, or one of the other Imperial troopship-, could, if required, be appropriated to his service."

In the Licensing Court, Tauranga, on the 7th instant, Mr James Joseph Bennett ap plied for a license for a new hotel, to be erected on his property on the Cameron road, to be called the Tc Papa Hotel. Mr I yler objected to the granting of the license on the ground that it was for a houso not actually in existence, and he referred to Mr Barstow's ruling on the question. The learned gentleman quoted from the 28th Section of the Licensing Act, 1873, Amend ment Act, 1874, which provides that the chief officer of police shall furnish to the clerk of the Court a report of every licensed house in tho district, and also a description of the house and premises for a new license for which application may be made. This objection, however, fell through, as it was shewn that the intention was to enlarge and improve a house al ready in existence j but Mr Bennett did not care to incur expense until he had secured the license. The Bench decided to hear the application, giving as a reason for granting a license for a house that has_ not been erected, that persons contemplating hotel keeping would not build so good a class of house if thoy were not sure of obtaining a license, us they would if it were assured. Mr Tyler sail he appeared to oppose on behalf of three local hotel-keepers, while > Mr Bromfield represented the Good Templars. The Bench ultimately adjourned the application to enable Mr Bennett to erect the house in question in accordance with the plans, but refused two other applications.

A subscriber to the "Bay of Plenty Times " went all the way from Katikati to the office of the paper to hand over a cheque for two years in advance. This is the kind of subscriber who reflects credit on litera ture,

The death is announced of Mr J. M, Tabuteau, who was for many years con nected with the Customs Department in Auckland, and was much esteemed by a lirgo circle of friends. Mr Tabuteau lately held the position of Collector of Customs at Napier, and was at Wellington, en route to England for the benefit of his health, but died on (to 4th inst., iv his 53rd year.

Volunleera are notified that the annual meetings of the Auckland and N.Z. Rifle Associations take place to-night at the Drill-shed.

Mr Vcsey Stewart did not arrive by the mail steamer to day as was expected. A telegram received by Mr Pulleuie, one of the passengers, before the mail steamer Australia left San Francisco, from Mr Stewart, who was at Ogden, explains the cause of his non-arrival. Mr Stewart had come to New York by the steamer which conveyed the mails, but these were removed and sent on by special train before the medical authorities of the New York harbour had passed tho steamer. In con sequence of this Mr Stewart was detained on board tho vessel until it was too lato to catch tho steamer at San Francisco. He, however, got as far as Ogden, and oflcrod £200 for iv special train to overtake the mail, but failing to pecure one, telegraphed to Mr Pullenie as above.

The second session of the Epsom Mutual Improvement Society will be held on the first Friday in March, and a programme ot tho subjects will bo announced in a future issue. At the meeting held on Friday lost, it was resDlvcd to erect a suitablo building for the meetings, if possible, in time for tho next meeting, the existing read ing-room bavins been found too .mall. Mr Gardner has, with great liberality, given a site for the proposed building, and it is believed that £50 will bo raised by private donations. It is beliovcd that there will be little dilliculty in opening the pro posed building fico of debt. Mr A. MeTier, of Awitu, and Mr Crispe, of Parua Bay, Whangarei, have each mado handsome donations to the library,

Two German professors, IVluu Behm and Wagner, aro from timo to timo. jib oppor tunity allows, publishing the statistics of population in all quarters of the globo. Thoir population is kuov.n a3 "Die Bcvdl kering der Eule." Turning to Australia and Polyno9ia the editors notico the recent annexation to Queensland ot _orcrnl islands in Torres Straits, and give tho population of tho colonies as follows for 1878:—Now South Wales, 693,743 ; Victoria, 879,442 ; South Australia, 243,795; Northern Ter ritory (1879), 3,205; Queensland, 210,510; West Australia, 28,1 CC; Tasmania, 109,1147; Now Zealand (end of 187S), 476,042 (including Maoris), which is consi derably larger than the census figure of March of the same year—414,412.

Tho sweepstakes sailing raco on Satur day afternoon was won by the Hnttio May (Into Ponsonby), with the Patriot second, and Comet third. The Witch carried away her mast ot! the North Head, mid was compelled to run back. The Hattie May showed splendid qualities in beating, and she sailed much closer to the wind than the others. Although she held fourth position off tho North Head, yet she gaiucd con siderably in the bent down the channel, and passed the Raturitoto Buoy well ahead. Tho others, however, gained rapidly on her beforo tho wind. The Hattio's per formances on tho wind also excited much admiration. A protest has been entered against the Hattie May on the ground that she did not go round the proper buoy, and it will be considered to-night.

To the Editor : Sir,—Your correspondent, "Spiritist," must surely have been under the influence of bad spirits when ha wrote, Let him be assured, however, that there was no " spiteful" intention on my pnrt; I merely intended a passing jest, which, if worth noticing at all, could have been easily answered in a good-humoured way. His last sentence is : " Truth is mighty enough without descending to subterfuges," which might be impressive, if it were intelligible j aud all I meant to imply was really that truth is .mighty enough to leave no hopo for the spiritualists.—Yours, &c, X, ]

The.meeting of seamen at the Working Mon'a Olub, for the purpose of OBtabllshlntf a Seaman's Union, was thinly nttendod on Sat urday evening, consequently the meotir.g was adjourned until tho first weok in tho now yoar.

The second grand concert of St. Luke's church, Remuera, will be held to-morrow ovon ln(_, commencing at 8 o'clock. Mr C. Hcaketli will conduct tho choir, and Mr 11. Howe will P-Oaiclo at tho organ, A number of ltdios and Kcntlemon will take pnrt in tho singing.

To the Editor Evening Star : Sir,—l should liko to answer tho letter that appeared In your Isbuo ot the 11th Instant, ro our moonlight trip, but will not do so until tho mkmukh that wrote it has hono.ty cnongh to subscribe his name to it.—l am, Sec. C. M. Borthwick, Secretary Artillery Band.—[Advt.]

The annual soiree and public meeting of tho Newton Congregational School wit' bo hold to-morrow ovoning, tho 11th in.t., whon a tot will bo proviied followed by addresses by friends and sing'ng by tho choir. Tho chair will be occupied by J. 0, Firth, Ksq., and addresses will be given by i-ov. R. Taylor, Messrs Kdwln Wood, Lalog, and other friends.

The committee and members ol tho Sir Honry Havelook Lodge, Alexandra-atroet, will give a variety entertalnnicntto-morrow evening in tho schoolroom In favour of Robert Glover, a member who ii afflicted with an Internal disease, which incaporitated him from follow ing hia hiatrionlo profeaslon, and, in fact, from pursuing any sphere of labour. Glover is a Good Templar, with a wife and aix small children, consequently the Havolock men thought it a titling ooccasion for a vocal march out.and to pee what they couldl bring i. for tho fami*y. Wo notice by advertisement that tho No. 3 Band will give selaotlana, and siatera and brothers will sing a number of good Bongs, including Mesdames Wlloock, Cottingham, Masters Bet tany and Uoodison, and singlo sisters. Without enumerating minutely tho items, wo u.ro assured of a oapit-1 ovenlng's entortaininont. and that It is " a caueo which lacks assistance."

DISTRICT COURT.-This Day.

(Before His Honor Judge Macdonald ) UNDEFENDKD CASES.

In the following cases judgment went for the plaintiffs by default:—Henry Bcedell v. Robert Martin, £28 3a sd, balance ol account; Somerlield and Leek v. William English, £518a lOd for goods supplied. ADJOURNED. E. Porter and Co. v. Jackson Keddell, Thos. Doyle v. Annie Mcltcuzie, Jnmes Niccol v. Archibald Cochrane. DBFBNDED CASES. J as. Graham v. Robert McLeod.— Claim, £25 2s 4d.—Judgment was entered for £25 2s 4d, with £5 7s 6d arbitrator's feo, and £5 ,'iss legal expenses,-Judgment entered accordingly. Archibald Hepburn v. Taylor and DANAHER.-Claim, £64 12s 4d, balance of account.—Mr Alexander announced that the case was referred to arbitration.

Jambs McEwen v. Thos. Niccol.— Claim £76 4s 3d, on a promissory note.—Mr J. M. Alexander appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Theo. Cooper for tbe defendant.— After some discussion, it was agreed that judgment should be entered for the plaintiff on the condition that execution would be stayed if the defendant could find satisfac tory security for the payment of tho debt, thus affording him an opportunity of defend ing the case on his return, when a rehearing j may be obtained. I DEFENDED CASE. TAYLOR AND DANAHER V. JOHN SMYTH. —Claim, £100, breach of contract.—Mr E. Hesketh appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr Theo. Cooper for the defendant.—After some consultation on either side, tho defen dant conaonted to allow the judgment in the action, Smyth v. Taylor and Danaher, in which the claim was £83 9a 5d to be re duced to £20, Judgment in this case to be euteied for the defendaut. Judgment for the defendant accordingly, This was all the business.

Scintillations.

"Be brief; for it is with words as with sun beams: the more they are condensed, the deeper they burn,"—Houthey.

Counterfeit coins have found their way to Tauranga.

Mr Thomas J, Martin has succeeded Mr Buddie, resigned, as manager of the Bank of Now Zealand at Tauranga,

The Hon. F. Whitaker, Attorney-General, returned to Auckland by the Ilawea on Saturday. A whip snake, 4ft, 6in. long, was found coiled round Mr Bullock's adopted child in bed at Hill End.

The police have arrested three of the Byrne family at the Woolsbed, on a charge of stealing a saddle, which formerly belonged to Aaron Sherritt.

The Chicago fruit trade amounts to £1,500,000 yearly. About £120,000 represents the value of tho California and West India fruit impoits of that city.

I A ritualistic clergyman named Euraight, jof Warwickshire, England, has followed in the footsteps of the illustrious Martyn, Tooth, and Mackonocbie. We are glad to learn that Mrs James Buckland and Miss Kate Bucklaud, who were scveiley shaken and bruised by the buggy accident at Newmarket, are in a fair way of speedy recovery from its effects. More aristocracy are en route for the colonies. The advent of the Earl and Countess of Ellosmere is a matter of great interest in Melbourne. " Counts " are not so welcome now-a-daye.

That philanthropic establishment—tbe Melbourne Coil'ce Palace Co.—has declared a dividend of 10 per cent, for the half-year and carried a email balance forward,

TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS.

(BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

• , HAMILTON, this day. Gold shews freely in the Morning Star reef. The Golden Anchor lode shews gold in the stone. The reef in Peter Martin's claim shews payable gold.

GRAIIAMSTOWN, this day.

A company was formed here on Saturday night to work the No. 2 South Mine, Te Aroha, Mr D. R. Yellion, legal manager. The Prospectors have some 40 feet to drive to cut the leader in the low leve', which will take ten days yet. They are getting five tons from the winze for crushing this week.

NEW DISCOVERY AT MORGAN TOWN

Some excitement was caused at Morgan town by the arrival of several shareholders in tho Morning Star claim with a .mall specimen and a largo plaster of gold obtained from the lode in the main drive shortly before noon on Saturday. The gold appears to bo of splendid quality, worth over £3 per ounce. Tho reef is over two feet thick, and a drive is now in distance of 20 feet. The shareholders have been expecting a chango for tho hotter iv that part of the mine, and their anticipation have just proved correct Tho '} find " has caused some excitement, as it is un doubtedly the best unearthed outside the prospectors. ' i THE UNITED. Operations were suspended in tho United and will not be resumed for a month. The reason of this action is that tho share holders, who are nearly nil Waikato gentle men, dcsiie to have the company placed ou a dillc.out basis to what it is at proscnt, and wish this matter to bo settled at once. Mr Gribble, the manager, has returned to Waikato.

[FROM OUII OWN CORRESPONDENT.!

THE PROSPECTORS' CRUSHING.

Dcccnibor 8. I'ho rottsM.'*>fdovcr 9i ozs. to tho ton from the trfttf-wKsliing from the prospectors reef, although not coming up to the ex pectations of some, must convince tho public of tho highly auriferous character of tho lode, and from tho present np pearauco of the reef tho return will, in nil probability bo better, tho reef being more solid—l hoar that it is tho intention of the Directors as soon aa possiblo to fink a winze on the run of gold. If this idea is carried out, I believe that it will not only immediately enhanco tho the valuo of the mine itself, but also greatly tend to give coufideticc in tho future of tho ticld. Tho public may safely rely upon it that thero are other rich runs of gold besides tho ono now iv hand by tho prospectors, ana that before very long thoy will bo unearthed. Homo, we aro told, was not built in a day, neither has a new quartz goldlicld been developed it one week, and taking all things into consideration, the discoveries that havo been mado, although not rich, arc sufficient to satisfy the most sceptical that To Aroha will turn out payable, and be the ccutro of a largo mining population. THE GOLDEN ANCIIOK. I duly telegraphed the find in the Golden Anchor(Cb-_Btio and party), which is looked upon as a very promising discovery, Tho mine is situated on the side of a bald spur, immediately behind tho township, and to tho right of tho sulphur springs—the golden anchor work ings being opposite toMr Stafford's slaughter yard, on tho main lino of road south. Tho iind of gold leaked out about daylight on Tuesday, and there was immediately a rush to peg out. Many excited individuals, fearful of being late, tumbled out of bed, or fern lair, and without stopping to clothe tbemselvoa, seized their tomahawks and rushed as fast as they could through tho fern and up tho hillside to peg out ou the line of reef. THE SMILE OF FORTUNE. In the Smile of Fortune, situated on the southern bouudary of the Momma Star, tho reef is improving every foot that is driven upon it, tho stone yesterday showing gold and good dish prospects of rough gold. Several of tho claim-holders have forwarded parcels of quartz as a trial to the Thames batteries, and in all cases the returns havo been payable. This fact strengthens the opinion which I have heard concerning this field, viz, that the general returns from the quartz would bo more regular than either at tho Thames or Coromnndel, whero tho runs of gold are patchy, especially in tho vicinity of Coro mnndel.

COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PAE

ROA AND TE AROHA,

I wonder that some enterprising 'bus pro prietor does not start a coach, to run from Piieroa to To Aroha. Scarcely a steamer comes up the river that does not land a number of passengers at the Puke, end who prefer walking the fifteen miles to Te Aroha than to risk the paasago up tho Waihou. On this stream matters are look ing bad. Ono steamer the other day landed passengers late at night, after having been cooped up for' seven teen hours after leaving Grahamstown. Yesterday morning the steamer Vivid left Grahamstown, and has not yet arrived. Last night several of her passengers came straggling into the township, and reported that she was stuck pome miles down the river. Tho passengers on board must have had a miserable time of it, tho night being very cold and damp, although in the daytime the heat is almost unbear able. When the Vivid will arrive, I should fancy, is uncertain, a_ I hear that she has a heavy cargo on board, aud if the river keeps falling she will have to unload into one of the other steamer's barges. Tho passengers, if they do not make up their minds to tramp it, will doubtless be brought up by the Mem Sahib this afternoon. Vivid arrived this afternoon at two o'clock.

POLICE COURT.-THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. BARSTOW, Eeq, R.M.)

IN THE MIST

William Hannah was found by Constable Lamb in a helpless state iv Albert-street. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was dealt with accordingly. ABSENT FROM HOME. James Gamble was called to answer to a charge of leaving his wife, Emily, and 4 children, without the means of natural support, but did not appear.

It was shewn that the summons had not been served, defendant haviug got out of the way. A warrant to issue.

THE DEVONPORT LARCENY.

James Young, an elderly man of respect ablo>ppearance, was again brought up on a charge of stealing a watch and chain, value £8, the property of Wm. Morton, of Devonport., on the Bth inst.

Mr Pardy opened the case with particu lars of the robbery.

Elizabeth Morton, wife ot Wm. Morton, of the North Shore, deposed that ou Wednesday about noon, she heard some person at the garden gate. Heard footsteps on the varandah. No one knocked, but iv about three minutes heard footsteps retreating. She looked from the side door and saw the prisoner leaving with a bag on his back. He passed the Masonic Hotel. She weut into tho bedroom and at once missed her watch aud chain from the dressing table, which stood close to the window by the veranhah. The window was partly open and the blind down. She went and informed Mr Duder, the storekeeper. (Watch and chain produced.)

i Robert Duder deposed that Mrs Morton pointed out prisoner, who was some distance ahead, as the person who had stolen a watch. Ho mounted his horse, aud pursued the man, who turned into a footpath on his right and ran, but seeing witness in pursuit he deposited something in a bush inside a fence. Caught the prisoner a few yards from tho spot, and said, " old chap, you have stolen a lady's watch and chain," He denied it. He sent for Constable Moar. Tried to take prisoner to his store, but was unable to get him along, as ho lay down, rolled, and kicked. lie then said, " AVell, let mo havo a smoke." He took a few whiffs and went to tbe store. He handed him over to his brother. Saw no more of the prisoner until this morning.

Thomas Hammond, labourer, residing at Devonport, saw Mr Duder in chase of pri soner, and found the watch and chain in a rose bush inside a fence; also a bunch of keys. (Produced.) Handed them over to Constable Strathearn.

John Strathcani and Detective Jeffrey gave evidence. Tho latter arrested the pri soner in Symond-street on tbo evening of the 10th inst., near his residence. Prisoner confessed that he stole the watch and chain, but had been drinking heavily at the time.

Prisoner w?s sentenced to one year's imprisonment.

The gold-mine in the sun, which Mr Proctor discovered shortly after his arrival in Australia, is still yielding him very hand some dividends.

Scene—Domain. He (assuming poetical attitude): "Look, Ada, how lovely are those fleecy cloudlets dappled over the— She (evidently prosaic): "Yes, exactly; like gravy when it's getting cold, isn't it. Exit in the direction of the Hospital.

TELEGRAMS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day,

Yesterday afternoon a woman was brought from Omata to the hospital, and when the cart arrived she was found to be dead. The deceased it appears was taken ill on Thursday, and no medical aid was sought for till yesterday, when it was too late. The woman is the wife of John Grey, late of Hokitika, and blic was previously in good health. It has jbeen considered necessary to hold an inquest on the body which is now proceeding.

[FEB UNITED PKESS ASSOCIATION.]

WESTPORT, this day,

Mr Reeves, M.H.R., has wrauged for a supply of machinery to the Victory Com pany mine, new creek, on behalf of the Dunedin capitalist?. Tbe mine looks remarkably well.

DISORDERLY ELECTORS.

TIMARU, Sunday.

Mr Wakefield met his constituents at Temuka last night. He was unable to ob tain a hearing through disorderly conduct on the part of some ot the audience, includ ing ono or two elcotorß. The majority of those present did their best to obtain a hearing, but eventually left the hall with Mr Wakefield, lie addresses the Gewldine portion of his constituents on Monday night, and those at Timaru on Wednesday.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day,

John Wilson, 67 years of age, committed suicide last night by cutting his throat. Tho causo was financial troubles.

DUNEDIN this day, FATAL ACCIDENT.

At Bannockburn some boys were playing in an old sluicing ground, when ono named Maneon got v pick and started picking under tho hanging face, when a mass of earth fell crushing him to a jelly. Firing for the district prizes commenced ou Saturday. Tho highest scores were Chapman, |engiueer, C 2; FrnncisJKitty, Guards, CO; Appolby, Engineer, 58.

CROPS,

Crop loports continue of a favourable chainctcr.

PHESENTATION TO SIR F. D,

BELL,

Sir F. D. 8611 was presented with a silver claret jug und cup at the Town Hall, Pul uicrston, on Saturday afternoon. The pre sent was purchased by subscriptions, limited to ono shilling, Sir F. D. Bell denied that his taking oilice as Agent- Gcneial was a matter of arrrangemeut be tween the present Government and himself, and ho said he was surprised when the offer was made to him. Ho claimed to have de voted himself unselfishly to the servico of the colony, and having boeu one of the ad venturous band tiiat rescued the country from v wilderness, he had great plcasuro in returning to England to represent it. He cordially thanked his fellow settlers of the Wnibomo district for their splendid present, and for their expressions of esteem and good-will, About sixty settlers were pre sent.

THE LATE JOHN TYERMAN.

INVERCARGILL, this day. Tho Spiritulists of Southland arc asked through tho Press to contribute for tne benefit of the wifo and family of the late J. Tyerman, Spiritualistic and Frecthought Lecturer.

Trial of Tuhi.

[BY TELEGRAPH, PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

WELLINGTON, this day, At tho Supremo Court this morning Tuhi, alias Tuhiata, alias Te Kira, was arraigned on a charge of murdering Miss Dobie. pleaded not guilty, Mr Forwood, counsel for the defence, made an replication for the postponement of the trial, ou tho grounds that the defenco requested that Colonel Roberts should be iv attendance to give evidence, it being said that' prisoner had made a statement to him on certain in ducements previous to Tuhi making his confession. After argument it was found that one of the witnesses iv the case, now in Wellington, was present during the con versation with Colonel Roberts, nud there fore a postponement was not necessary. Tho trial is proceeding.

Our Wellington Telegrams.

WELLINGTON, this day. Mr DICK loit by the To Anan this after noon, for Dunedin, to spend the Christmas holidays. Tho Promior goes to Canterbury for a few days.

The official telegrams from the Constabu lary camp to-day report all quiet. The Paribaka sur.vey la proceeding steadily. There is do iudicatiou yet of the Monthly Paribaka meeting. .

Sir Arthur Gordon's Move ments.

(BY TELEGRAPH, PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, Saturday. It is understood that the following ia the proarammo of His Excellency's movements in his tour of tho colony, which he purposes making early next year:—Leaving Welling, ton sometime in the [course of next month, Sir Arthur Gordon will proceed overland to Napier, and thence by way of Tauranga and Cambridge to Auckland. The s.s. Hinemoa will convey His Excellency from the Manu kau to New Plymouth, where he will go ashore, subsequently returning overland to Wellington, visiting 'Wanganui en route. His Excellency will next travel by the Hine moa to Lyttelton, and go at onceby land to Weatland, visiting various places on his way. Fiom Westland he will go by sea to the Bluff, calling in at tho West Coast Sounds and other places of interest. From the Bluff harbour tho Governor will travel overland to Invercargill, Dunedin, Oamoru, Timaru, and Christchurch, finally embark ing at Lyttelton iv tho Hinemoa on his return to Wellington, where ho is expected to arrive about the end of March. Sir Ar thur Gordon's visit to Southland will be timed so as to meet Lady Gordon at the Bluff if possible, aa she will probably arrive there in March.

The Patetere Lands.

The following address to the Governor has been drawn up by the committee appointed at the second meeting held at Te Awamutu, on Saturday evening last: — To His Excellency Sir Arthur Gordon, K.G.C.M.G.,—

Sir, —The. following resolution was passed at a publio meeting, held at Te Awamulu, on the evening of Saturday, 4th inst.:—Resolution : That a respectful address be drawu up and forwarded to His Excellency the Governor, showing that the action of the Government in withdrawing the proclamation over all the native lands, and more especially the Patetera Block, before the meeting of Parliament, is detimental to the progress and interests of the Colony. We, the undersigned, have been appointed a com mittee to give effect to the same, beg to point out to your Excellency, that the native lands, from which the proclamation is about to be withdrawn, have already been partly purchased by previous Govern ments, and that the withdrawal of the proclamation will bo throwing the land into the hand of speculators, to whom farmers who may wish to purchase will have to pay an exorbitant price. With regard to the Patetere Block, we beg more especially to draw Your Excellency's attention. This is a block of some three hundred thousand acres, in forwarding tbe purchase of which, tho Government have expended about four teen thousand pounds, and during the whole time previous Governments were negotiating with the natives for the purchase of tbe said block, they were obstructed by certain Euro peans intriguing for the purchase of the land on their own account, notwithstanding they have beon cautioned by a late Ministry to desist. As those most prominent in the purchase of this land aro members of the House of Representatives, and they having obtained a prior claim over it by the acqui escence of the Ministry, your memorialists therefore beg that you will retain proclam ation over said lands until after the meet ing of Parliament to ailow sn opportunity of investigation. We are also of opinion that the removal of tbe proclamation will de prive the colony of a large revenue.

Hoping your Excellency will give tbo matter due consideration, we havo the honour to be your obedient servants,—J. Cunningham, uhafrman of Meeting; B. ROCHE, Member Waipa C.U.; K. Bo sanko, Settler. Te Awamutn, Waikato, Dec. 4,1880.

The light-fingered fraternity are striking the iron while hot at the Melbourne Exhi bition.

CABLEGRAMS.

EUROPEAN.

fXKUTKB'- TELKOBAMS.]

THE KHCRDISH RAIDERS,

TEHERAN, December 10,

The Khurdish tribes, which have carried on their depredations for some time in the western provinces of Persia, and were after wards attacked and severely punished by the Persian troops, have now retired into their mountain fastnesses.

RErURN OF AN AMBASSADOR

LONDON, December 11

The Right Hon. G. J. Goschen, Ambassa dor Ext.aordinary to the Porte, has left Constantinople, aud arrived at Brindisi, en route for London. PARIS, December 11. TROUBLE IN FRANCE. M. M. De Lautans and Darson, members of tho Chambers of Deputies, have com menced ;a law-suit against M. Gambetta, President of the Chamber, for having ordered their arrest for disorder. I hey allege that such arrest was illegal. THE PANAMA CANAL.

LONDON, Dec. 11

It has been announced to-day that the necessary capital for carrying out tho Isthmus of Panama canal scheme has been now fully submitted.

GREEK WAR LOAN. ATHENS, December 11. The Greek Government have voted a now loan for war purposes.

ANOTHER ARCTIC EXPEDITION. LONDON, December 11.

The Royal Geographical Society are pro jectiug a scheme for another Arctic expedi tion.

NINETY MINERS KILLED. A terrible colliery explosion occurred to day at Pcrgragre (sic), which has resulted ■in tho death of over ninety miners who were iv tho pits at the lime of the explosion. THE CHILIANS ADVANCING. LONDON, December 10. News is to hand from South America that the Chilians in large force havo landed at ' PiBCB, on the Peruvian coast, and are rapidly advancing on Lima, the capital. LONDON MONEY MARKET. LONDON, December 9. The total reserve in notes and bullion iv tho Bank of England is £14,000,000.

"PALL MALL GAZETTE" ON VIC-

TORIAN POLITICS,

LONDON, December 6.

The "Pall Mall Gazette" in an article on Victorian affairs says it had hoped that the conspicuous success of the Melbouno Intcrnationalexhibitionwould have assuaged the bitterness of party feel-, ing, but Mr Berry's conduct in coniinuing the Civil Service dismissals, and mak ing ro-appointinoots of those dis missed by the Service Government render? BUch a condition of things unlikely.

DISMISSAL OF A TURKISH

OFFICIAL.

The Porto has dismissed Frank lyes Scudamore, C.8., from his position of Director Gencrul of tho Turkish Poßtal nnd Telegraph Servico owing to serious personal irregularities. Scudamore was formerly Director of tho Telegraph Service in England.

LONDON, December 1,

Mr Callan, member for the South, has been convicted of libelling Mr Sullivan, also a member of tho same constituency. Sentenco was postponed with a view to allow defendant to apologise.

HONOURS TO GENERAL ROBERTA

LONDON, December 3.

The city of London will present the free dom of the city and a sword to general Roberts for his recent distinguished services in Afghanistan.

LEGISLATION FOR IRELAND,

LONDON, December 4.

Besides diastic Laud Legislation for Ireland the Government is expected to proposo the Maintenance of Order Bill. It is believed that next year the Legislative proposals in regard to Ireland will occasion a General Election.

The "Gazette" is satisfied that tho con tinued depression in Victoria is largely due to political strife. The "Times" states that now a German bank is added to the established line of steamers between Hamburg and Australia,

BANK DISCOUNT RAISED.

LONDON, December 10.

Tho bank rate of discount has been raised to 3 per cent. The market rate re mains at 2 per cent. At the wool sales to-day, 5,600 bales were offered, making a total of 102,200 bales catalogued since the opening. The tone of the sale was firm.

December 11,

The wool auction closed to-day, 11,900 bales being offered, making a total of 114,100 catalogued since the opening. The tone of the sale showed a better demand for most descriptions. There was a good attendance of home buyers ; but the number of foreign buyers was small. There was a fair competition tor inferior to common qualities ; crossbreds, Id to 2d per lb. lower than last sales.

Kauri gum, 81s 2d.

LONDON, December 10. The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 235,000 quarters. New Zealand 5 per cent. ISB9 loan, 107; 5 per cent. 10-40 loan, 103. BANK OF ENGLAND RESERVE. LONDON, December 9. The Total roseive in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is £14,000,000.

At the wool sale to-day 4,100 bales were offered. There was more enquiry, but the demand was principally speculative. 10,000 bales have been withdrawn from the sale since the opening of the auction.

AUSTRALIAN.

TBE TRANS-CONTINENTAL RAIL-

WAY,

BRISBANE, Monday,

Mr Mcllwrnith, Premier, will shortly proceed to England on business connected with the proposed Continental railway. It is announced that Mr B. D. Morehead, will be appointed Postmaster General, in place of Mr Buzacott, who takes tbe position of editor of the Brisbane "Curier."

AUSTRALIANS VERSUS VICTORIAN

CRICKETERS.

MELBOURNE, December 11,

The cricket match between the Australian Eleven and the Victorian Representatives' Team waa resumed to-day. The former continued their innings, and were all dis posed of for 291 runs. Bannerman was run out for 58, Boonor stumped for 50, Spofforth caught for 38, and Boyle caught for 55. The Victorian team then went to the wickets for their second innings, and, when the stumps were drawn for the day, had lost tour wickets for 167 runs.

EXHIBITION AWARDS.

MELBOURNE, Dec. 12.

The following exhibition awards have been made :—For bulk ale—lst prizes : Speight, Dunedin; Franks, Hokitika; Ward, Christchurch ; 2nd prizes: Pascoe, Wellington ; Cochrane, Dunedin ; Speight, Dunedin; Baynes, Wangaralta. 3rd prize : Strachan, Dunedin, 4th prize : Manning, Christchurch. For porter in bulk—lst prizes : Vincent, Christchurch; Ehrenfried, Auckland. For bottled porter—lst prize : Hargin, Dunedin ; 2nd prizes : Manning, Christchurch; Baynes, Wangaratta.

St. Patrick's Cathedral.

The adjourned meeting of Catholics, to con. aider the erection of the new pro-cathedral, took place yesterday in St, Patrick's Church at 3 o'clock p.m. His Grace Archbishop Steius, S.J., presided, supported by the Very Rev. H. J. Fynes, Sullivan, 0.5.8., aud the Keys. Father Walter McDonald and Father O'Dwyer. There was a good representative attendance of the congrega tion, and Mr J. A. Tole acted as Hon. Secretary. After very full discussion it was resolved, "Thatthe work be proceeded with in accordance with the plans of MrMahoney, architect. It was further resolved that a Building and Fund Committee be appointed, consisting of His Grace the Archbishop, tho clergy, aud fifteen members of the laity, with power to add to their number.

The work, as shewn by Mr Mahoney's plans, provide for the erection of a hand some pro-cathedral to cover the whole of the site now occupied by the present church and the adjacent schools. Before the conclusion of the discussion the Very Bey. Father Sullivan, 0.5.8., ad dressed a few words to those present, expressing his thanks for the sympathy accorded to the Fathers of his Order since their arrival here, and urging most im pressively the desirability ol heartily co-operating with His Grace in the great work, which he was in his wisdom most anxious to have carried out. A vote of thanks to His Grace, as Presi dent, concluded the proceedings.

ARRIVAL OF THE P.M.SS. 'AUSTRALIA,' WITH THE English and American Mails.

European Summary. GKEAT BHITAIN. It is positively stated that the Reform Club raised £270,000 for election purposes. The Duke of Bedford gave £45,000 each, and the Duke of Westminster a larger sum. _ , Garibaldi has declined lennyson s invitation to visit him in England. Owing to excitement in the district where late Lord Mountmorris was assassi nated his household effects were removed to Tuara Bouse, and guarded by the police. On October 27th a fierce Southwestern gale prevailed along the Coast of England. 160 vessels of all descriptions were wrecked and many lives lost. Much damage inland from floods. In Sussex and ( Warwickshire lowlands were covered with water for miles. _ Charles Harcourt, actor, died in London, October 27th, from the effects of the fall of a trap on which he was standing during a performance. ~.,,. », The British steamer Mildred, from New York to Marseilles, France, founded. Everybody on board lost, The great Shropshire Handicap was won by Messenitus. Tho fast Australian mails arrived at San Francisco on October sth,and wereforwarded by special train overland, arriving in New York on October 12th, and reached Queens town on the 20th : they were, however, de tained twelve hours, and did not get to London until the 22nd. Had it not been for detention, the mails via America would have been delivered twelve hours in advance of the mails from Aubtralia, vift Italy, September sth. Edwin Booth, the American tragedian, appeared as Hamlet at tho Princess Theatre, London, on November 6th. He was well received. The pedestrian contest for the champion ship of the world bepan in London on November Ist. There were six competitors —Littlewood, Pegram, Browrj.Rowell, made Dobler, and Howard. The start was by Sir John Astley. Kowell and Dobler both beat the best previous records for first hundred miles, Dobler by 44 minutes, and Kowell, much more. Blower Brown broke down first day and retired from contest. Eowell made 300 miles in sixty two hours and seven minutes-24 miles ahead of any other record. Doblor went lame ou the afternoon of the third day, and thenceforward was out ot the race. Howard also broke dowD, and drew out. The race closed on tho 6th instant-Rowell 566 miles, beating Hart's time and diftauce at New York; Littlewood, 470; Dobler, 450; Kowell quit at 1040 p.m. A report states that Queen Victoria asked Gladstone to propose to parliament a grant of £40,000 to enable the Prince of Wales to pay his most pressing debts, and that the premier refused. The London Board of Trade Returns for October shew a decrease of £4,881,000 in value of Imports into the United Kingdom, and an increase of £978,000 in the value of Exports, compared with the same month last year. On November Bth, tho delegates repre senting 50,000 colliers of South Wales and Monmouthshire, met at Ponty Pridd, Glamorganshire, and resolved to call a conference of all trades to take action with referonce to foreign tariffs. On tho night of November 9th, the new Lord Mayor of London, gave the customary banquet at Guildhall. Nearly one thou sand guests [attended. In reply to the toast to "Her Majesty's Ministers," Mr Gladstone said, "The abundant harvest was a fortunate circumstance for Ireland. It would bo the duty of the Ministers to carefully consider the condition of the law in regard to the wants of Ireland, and if they found occasion to believe its provisions were insufficient for the wants of the peopie, they would not scruple to call upon Parlia ment to deal with the subject in the spirit of equity and justice. Illegitimate influ ences are at work in Ireland. The main tenance of public order is to be considered before the improvement of the Jaw. Those who wish to occupy _ evicted farms are obstructed by menace, intimida tion, crime, and infringement of the rights of free citizenship. Although the Govern ment is anxious to promote practical improvements in the land laws, yet we recognize as tho duty above all others, the duty of enforcing the law for the purposes of order. The obligation incum bent upon us is to protect every citizen in the enjoyment of life and property, and it may be that under certain circumstances we may be compelled to ask for increase of power, but we will never anticipate such a contingency; yet if it arises we shall not shrink from the responsibility devolving upon us." Alluding to South African affairs, Mr Gladstone said that, though the Zulu war had ended, another struggle with native tribes was going on. As to Ipdia, he Baid, "We have not yet accomplished all we wish. Some portions of Afghanistan had been restored to a more hopeful condi tion, and we have been able to diminish by 30,000 men the force engaged in that coun try." Referring to the Eastern Question, the Premier said: "The late Premier justly stated that if the Treaty of Berlin was carried out it would bo very beneficial, and that England would not shrink from the obligations of the Treaty. When we came into power we determined to uphold that Treaty. We deny that we are the enemies of Turkey. On the contrary, we have pursued a policy by which Turkey may continue to exist. To justify that'exist ence two things are necessary—fulfilment of international obligations, and the con dition of Ottoman subjects to be rendered tolerable by equal laws." "No progress has yet been made on the Greek Question," said Mr Gladstone. As to Europe in concert, we did not wish it to be the duty of England to take upon itself alone the obligations of the Treaty of Berlin, but we wished to promote that concert by amicable means."

Cardinal Manning is bitterly opposed to the settlement of expelled Jesuits from France settling in England. He calls their settlement an infringement of his rights as Bishop of the Diocese. At Durham, England, many miners and their families were evicted in a snowstorm, because they would not submit to a reduc tion of a shilling a-day from their wages. The ship Galatea, from Bombay to Lon don, foundered off Cape Clear. Twenty one lives lost. The Ameiican schooner Abraham Curevloi, was lost off Liberia. Thirty lives lost. The coasting steamer Ailsa was lost off St. Governs Head, Eng land. Thirty-four lives lost.

Mr Gladstone refuses to support the scheme for a railroad in the Euphrates Valley to India.

London, Nov. 19.

The evictions at Durham continue'to be carried out, with great cruelty toward the families ot the miuers. Eighteen more families have been tamed (into the street. Snow was falling at the time, and the suffering of the children was moat intense. The " News" in a leading editorial, says: The Cabinet did not come to any decision yesterday in regard to the meeting of Par liament. It was not, we believe, considered that the time had yet come when it could be finally decided whether an earlier session is necessary. The Government is likely to be engaged some time in considering the scheme that tbey intend to introduce on the subject of land tenure in Ireland.

The Troubles in Ireland.

WIDE-SPREAD DISCONTENT,

Eight thousand rifles have been received in Ireland, from Italy. -

Attempts have been made by Land Leagurs to tamper with troops in Ireland, with more or less success, but the consta bulary remain loyal.

A keeper of a farm, near Limerick, from which people had been evicted, was shot dead on the night of November 18.

The indicted Land Leaguers will enter pleas traversing their indictments as soon as possible.

Mr Gladstone, on November 20th, autho rises a denial of the report of dissensions in the Cabinet on the Irish question. Reports from Ireland up to the morning of .November 21st, represent the state of the country as still more demoralized. Com bination against the payment of rants is extending into districts hitherto peacable, and the terrorism which follows land-league im ia breaking down the opposition of law abiding people.

October 24. Irarnell addressed a Land League meeting at Galway, and in the presence of 40,000 people said the Government was responsible for tbe assassinations that had been coin knitted, and maintained that the only remedy was tbo autonomy of Ireland. The same day the law officers of the Crown held a meeting at Dublin, where it was resolved to remove the trials of agita tors to London ; and it was further resolved that Charles S. Parnell.John Dillon.Joseph T. Bigger, T. D. Sullivan, Thomas Sixton, James O'Kelly, W. H. Sullivan, Arthur O Connor, and T, P, O'Connor, all members

of Parliament, should be prosecuted. Be sides these, the officers of the Land league and James Redpatb. of the New York " Herald," were also included in the list of names against whom the Government would proceed. The next day (October 25) Parnell, at a banquet in Galway, said he was convinced that Ireland could obtain trained and organ ized assistance from America if there was a fair chance of success in breaking the British yoke.

The London "Times," commenting upon Parnell's speech at Galway, said; "It is impossible to mistake the meaning of such an argument, or the purpose of the mau who uses it. Tho condition of Ireland, and the temper of the men who are criminally misleading the people, calls for immediate attention."

On October 27tb, at a meeting of the Land League in Dublin, a resolution was adopted calling on Irishmen throughout the world to form resolute organizations, and requesting Michael uavitt to remain in America to direct the movement there. A military avstem of signals by flashes is carried on at night by the League, particu larly in the neighbourhood of Teraplemore and Thuries. An additional regiment of infantry has been ordered to get ready for instant departure from England for Dublin, The magistrates of Ulster forbado a meet ing of the League at Dungannon on Nov, let because they feared party disturbances on account of it being near tho anniversary of the landing of William 111. and the diBCO» very of the Gunpowder Plot. Parnell spoke at Limeiick on October 31, He was escorted into town by an immense procession, including the Corporation offi. cials. In his address he said Parliament would not reduce rents ; but he said France and other countries had got lid of great land proprietors, "and why not Ireland t" McVallcy, an agitator indicted for con spiracy, iv a speech at Tuam on November Ist, recommended the use of dynamite and gun cotton against landlords. ' •'• Parnell, Brennan, and O'Sullivan were served with copies of indictments against them on November 2nd in Dublin. -.>i

On November 3rd Charles S. Dudgeon, of Longford, County Magistrate, was fired at near that place- Subscriptions were started to help indicted agitators iv their trials. An outline of their defence was published, the main point of which waste be justification for all speeches made. On' November 7th an announcement that the Channel Fleet was ordered to theltish coast caused much excitement in Ireland;;

A Leaguers' meeting at Shanagary wig dispersed by a powerful body of farmers and labourers, led by a man named Walsh, a former member of tbe League, after a des perate fight. The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland adopted a resolution to combat the agitation with all its power.

THE ORANGEMEN'S MARCH.

Mr Boycott, agent of the Earl of Erne, at Lough .Mask, near Eallinrobe, County Mayo, was banned by the League for fidelity to bis employer, who had caused several evictions. No labourers were,allowed to help him gather his harvest, and he had .to move about his own place armed. To hejp him out of his difficulty many Orangemen volunteered to assist him, which aid was accepted, and the Government promised to protect the volunteers, the latter to go un armed. However, the terms were accepted, and a large number of Orangemen started from tho noithon November 10, under escort of 300 soldiers and 150 constabulary for Eal linrobe, where about 750 more soldiers were concentrated. Along the toute the Orange men were hooted at, but. no personal assault was attempted. Several thousand armed Leaguers concentrated at Clare Morris, but the presence of some 2000 military and constabulary ovei awed the crowd, and no breach pr peace occurred. The Orangemen arrived at Balliqrob^ at 10.30 p.m., November 11th, and after a night's rest, marched to Boycott's Place, in heavy rain. They were under escort and not molested. They at once began gathering Boycott's crops, a work that will require eight or ten days to finish. After harvest, Boycott, fcarina for his life, will throw up his leaßO and leave the country. , At Athlone, on November Bth, Parnell made a speech to a League meeting con. dooming the Government in unmeasured terms for sending military and conatablesio districts where people were starving. The whole assemblage, some 20,000, seemed to be moved by a feeling of defiance towards the authorities. ,* ,7 771 Mr Eorster, Chief Secretary for Ireland, arrived at Dublin on the 10th. Before leaving London he attended a Cabinet Council, at which it was decided to rein force the "troops i already, in Ireland,. 7 Mr Forster's policy favours an immediate and overwhelming display of power to silence the Land League agitation in its violent form. , '■"■ f.'i-'r' . THE LAND LEAGUE PROSECUTION.

At" Dublin on November 11th, Parnell and his fellow prisoners were given full par ticulars of the charges against them, in the Court of the Queen's Bench, but no infor mation of what the evidence would be was -vouchsafed them. .* , 7|,

Near Aola, County Limerick, a land agent, named Wheeler, was shot dead by unknown parties. * . The Channel Fleet arrived at Queen-town on November 12th.

The steward of Colonel Cooper, of Dublin, was shot and wounded at Dunbodcn by an unknown boy. ;. ~«;[, The Pope of Rome openly disapproves of the Agrarian movement in Ireland, add desires to help the British Government, if possible. ,-d The announcement that the Earl of Bessborough had joined the Land League is regarded as an important event in lon don. He holds 35,000 acres of land in the counties of Carlow, Waterford, and Tip perary, and is brother-iu-law to the Duke ot Portland. * y

A large number of rifles have been, received in the country of, Galway from America, and on the 17th the toops were sent there to maintain order.

John Bright, in a speech at Birmingham on November 15tb, strongly condemned the land laws of Ireland, which, he eaid, virtually gave landloids a monopoly of the land.

A SLPIT IN THE ENGLISH CABINET EMPHATICALLY DENIED-ETC.J London, November 19.

Tho "Times," in a leading editorial, says: We bavo no doubt whatever-that the power of arresting active organizers and agents of agrarian terrorism in Ireland would bring immediate and enormous relief, not only to peaceable persons, but to many of the docile peasants who have been coerced to join in the agitation.

Cork, November 19.

Two brothers named Moore havo been arrested on a charge of being concerned in the murder of Wheeler. Michael Moore accompanied Wheeler when he was killed. Limebick, November 19.

Last night the custodian ot a farm near Newopolis, from which a tenant had been evicted, was shot dead by his fireside.

New York, November 19.

A London despatch says : Mr Gladstone has authorised the Central News Agency . pacifically to contradict tho statement that any dissensions whatever prevail in the Cabinet, from which it is inferred that Mr Bright, Mr Chamberlain, and Mr Fore ter have carried the day, and that the landowners must submit to the inevitable, as in no other way can a split be avoided. The semi-official assertion is, therefore, simply misleading. Coercion would have been demanded but for the opposition of Bright and Chamberlain. The Cabinet is now elaborating the details of en Irish programme, which will most probably include, besides an improvement of the system of land tenure, the purchase of certain lands and estates, with Government assistance, for the purpose of placing the scheme of peasant proprietary on trial The " Truth " says :-"The newspapers howl for the suspension of the ordinary law in favour of exceptional coercion. So did the Italian papers,when brigandage was rife in large portions of Italy. '. Any One, Cavour said,.' can govern in a state of seige. It may possibly become necessary to govern Ireland in this fashion, but resorts should not be had thereto until every other means has been tried and failed, and until the grievous wrongs of the Itish have been met with legislation." The " Pall Mall Gazette " declares that every Liberal newspapsr in England ana Scotland dissuades the Government from an immediate session of Parliament, ana a policy ot coercion in Ireland. The coun try desires to see a new policy tried in Ire land. Coercion, without a strong land bill, would not be a new policy.

i-aris, November 19.

It is stated that the real object of Par. nell's trip to Paris is to have interviews with coitiin prominent Fenian leaders. The proceedings of both Parnell and his allies, if they are indeed his allies, Will be closely watched by the French authori ties. The nephew of an evicted tenant has been identified as the man who shot the custodian of the farm near New Pollars. The custo dian ia not dead yet, but is likely to die.

SHARP LAND LEAGUEBS.

New York, November 19.

The " World's" London special fays: Members ot the Land League, apprehending a seizure of their persons and property by the Government, have invested the entire amount of their funds in foreign securities

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. MONDAY, DECEMBER 13,



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