SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

PUN9BT.—This Evening, 6.3G SUNRISE.—To-Morrow Mornina, 4.51 ..■DON'S AQlS.—FirstQuartor, 9th, 7.59 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY HYKNINCt, Southern Cross, e.g., Ilolander, from Lovuka Waltakl, 8.5., Kdie. from Whanßarel Fanny, cuf-er, from Whangapoua YBrtTERDAY. YVangannl, ship. Watt, from London TO-DAY. Itotorua, s.a., Tozor, from the South

DEPARTURES.

YYEHTEftDAY.

Patience, kotch. Stammerjohnn, for Lovuka Caledonia, schooner, Diokson. for Tonga Fanny Kelly, kotch, Williams, for Ngunguru

TO-DAY.

Savoy Kato, sohooner, Lewis, for Riiaaell Klßinore, schooner, Stephons, ta^atrua Lizzio, cutter, Moguornoy, for Wlmngapoua lona, a.'., Stophoneon, for Rubbbll Waitaki, 8.5., Kdie, for'lauranga

IMPORTS.

Per Wangaani. from London: 30 boles print ing paper. 4 cßfl-s of stall ncry, and 6 cases type.-H Brott, Evening Stab. iU7\i; uu. dentil, from London—Plain cottons lliumela. *,red cottons, £70; printod cotton*, £-0 wooUeu.%,; linen Inhales, £150: cotton and £70; ha *?&,'; silk and velvets, ,6100; millinery, undiu b'erda^hory, £160; apparel, £100; carpels ii«Uie^Ti9i): dressed leather, £180 ; wouKht Vlcm-r88^; saddlery, SSO; agricultural lm- SSuflwt.-rtaHonery. £250 : upholstery £90 ; iron, Total declared value of cargo *U.OOO. ■Pur Rotorua. Iron) the South: 14 kega outicr, 1,700 bunches bananas, and 5 tons sundries.

The Caledonia, for Tonga, wok as passcngors -Messrs A. Gilbert and f. Wright. The brigantine Dsroy Fratt arrived on Thurs aweveXKatOamaru. where she Is expected to load with breadstuff* for this port. The ketch Patience took her doparturo from toe North Head early yesterday morning. i The s s. W»ltaki brought the following pas aungoisfrom Whangarei:-Mrs Urquhart, Mrs fatM, and chili, Messrs Malono, Reilly. Key. MnrngoT, Carter, Lacoy, Gaunson, Poasetwaite. Wilkinson, Uovitt. Buokland. Holmes, and MoDougaL The departure of tho s s. Porjguln from Cno hunga has been altered to Wednesday, 10th inst. o™^o. p7mV Laust train for pasßeDKere at 12 noon Tho HjOßna oame out of dock today, and was succeeded by the Clara Hsrgravea for an over haul. The h.s. Southern Cross arrived from Lovuka on Saturday eve Ding. From the report fur n shed to us by Mr Murphy, ohicf officer, we learn that the steamer left thero on Saturday, 30th. and had strong easterly gale till the follow- Inu Monday, strong B.E. br<wzs thence till making Cape Brett on Saturday, and fresh westerly Jbreezes till arrival. Passengers :- Mesdames Butt and Monroe, Misaos Butt and Monroe, Messrs .Abbey, Archibald. Clarke, W. J, Hunt, Turpln. Kdgerley, Barton Middle, Brophy, Sime3, Masters Abbey, and Poillalne. The s.l. Kotorua, on her voyage up, landed 120 fathom of cablo and one wire rope at Poverty Bay, for the barque Lochnagar stranded at that place. Mosits Sims and Brown will launch a vessel Bt the North Shore to-morrow morning. The P.M. s.s. City of New York may be er peoted from Sydaey any hour after midnight. Tauranga residents are dlaßat'sfled because the time-inbie of the Union Compiny's stcamera makes no provision for their calling at that port during the current month. ■ Mr Brown's fine row vessel, the Sovereign, will be launched to-morrow (Tuesday) morning at . 10.30. Captain Best, Harbour Master at Taurango, has received a communication from the Marine * Department, Wellington, directing him to moke a thorough survey of the Maketu Harbour with a view of having Improvements carried out at the entrance. Theexr nse of tho survey is to be borne by the City Council. Thel eis. Rotorua, Capta'n James Tozor, arrived alongside the Wharf at 0.30 p.m. from Melbourne viathe South with the following pas- Bongers:—Mrs Wobband 6 children, Mrand Mrs Turner and family, Mr and Mrs Williams child and servant, Mrand Mrs Ryan and 3 children, Mr and Mrs Bratsey, Mra Kowe, Miss I)ugi{ao, Captain Clayton, Messrs Brindley, Ingram, Wood, White, PtevenaoD, Hnghes, Kenny, Austin, Williams, Atchlson, Biahoo, Craig, and 288 steerage, We are indebted to Mr KeebJe, purser, forrepo.t.

ARRIVAL OF THE WANGANUI.

The N.Z.S. Company's flno ship Wanganai Birived yesterday from London after an nn eventfui paaßage of 92 days from Plymouth. She came into port In a very clean condition, and passed examination at|trn hands of Dr. Philson very satisfactorily. Tha Wanganul la a comparatively new iron ship of 1077 tons legists'. She wai built by Stephens in 1877, and has elnco then made two trlpß to Chri&t ---1 ohnroh and two to Dunedln. The ship Is in command of Captain Watt, a gentleman who made himself very popular when in Auckland as master of the Celestial Queen,. ThoWnuganui left London on the present voyage on Angnit 7th, and on the 9;h a light N. W. breeze set in which carried the trades. These were met with, 30degs N., bat proved very light. Passed to the eastward of Madiora, sighting the Deaerters. Lost the N.K. trade* in 16degs N. Thence to 2degß N. experienced very unsteady S, W. mon soons ; there the H.K. trades were ricked np. The»e were moderate and carried to 23degs a To Trietan d'Aoinha W.N. W. winds prevailed, that island being passed on September 25th. The meridian of Greenwich wai passed on the 23th, on the fortieth par allel, and the meridian of the Cope was crossed on Octobor 1. Thence to the Leuwln moderate aw. winds were experienced, after which fresh N.N.VV. breezes carried to Tas mania, off which place baffl ng winds were ex " perfenced for throe or four days. Thence a nice N.W. wind carried to the Three Kings, which were sighted at 3 o'clock on Friday alter ■ noon. Cape Brett was passed at 10 am. of Saturday, but the weather being dirty the ship was hove-io till midnight, when, the weathto clearing up, Ball was again made, and the Barrier was passed at 5 o'olook on Sunday morning. Toe surgeon-superintendent. Or Duukold. reports that the health ot the passen gers on the whole has been very satisfactory. The Wancranrd brought a full general cargo valued at £14,000 and.th« following pascenuers :f- Saluon: Mrs Mackay, Miss Mary Kllen Mackay, Mrs Constance, M. Mackay, Miss Jessie F. Mackay, Miss Palmer,' Mr W. Lacy, and Mr Dunkloy. Government immigrants :t- Famuies ':—Beatio; John 36, Mary 22; Colvirt : Thomas 3D. Mary 38. Mary 11, Thomaiß; In gram; Chrlttopher 33, Agnes S3, William?, Christopher 4, David 2, John 1: Lowe ; John 33, Marthi 29, Mary 7, John 6 ; Pateraon : Alex ander 27, Annie 27, Lizzla 3, v e llle 2, William 1; Pplnley : Charles 25, Martha 28, Klsle 8, Harry 4, George 1; Toft: John 35. Ann 33, Mary 9, EJlta 6; Wallace: James 22, Mary 21, James 1, David 1; Walsh : John 39, Margaret 39, Johanna £, John 4, Matthew I. fcIKOM: Womkw :—Allon, Kmma 19; Argent. Harriet 23; AenfleM, Mary , 32: Bacon, Manha 31; Baker : Amy 22. Annie 22 • Bayllss, Kllen 21; Bennett: Mary 30, Kllen 29, Mary 18; Bibby : Mary 29, Mary 2 ; Bre-n : Kllen 20, Johanna 18: Brown: Essie 30, Isabella 20: Brunning, Lousla 25; Carlin, > Annie 19; Oavanagh, Klizabth 18; Clarke, Budget 25; Oolvln, ''arah 18 ; Connor: Bllen 20, Mary 22 ; Craig, Francis B. 25; Cnrran, Catherine 18; Ourrln, * lizabeth 19; Cur tin, Bridget 19; Daley, Margaret 20, Mary 19; Dolan: Annie 19, Mar garet 18; Uoocey, Bridget 23 ; Drisco'l, Lizzie 28 ; Duggan : Ellen 17. Mary 22; Hagen : Kllen 81, Mary 21; Kwlng, Fanny 22; Fairbrass, Eliza bath 23; Fellows: Mary 44, Jane 22, Mary 17, Sarah 15, Fanny 11, Alio3 2 ; Forth. Laura 21; Furlong, Winifred 27; GiUen, Martha 24; OHyer: Honora2l,Theresa 40; Gordon: Bridget 21, Maria 19, Sarah 21; Hagan, Annn 27 ; Ham mond : Anne 18. Klizabeth 16, Kllen 12; Hanlan, Mary 2'; Ha«ett, Julia 21; Haynes, Crarlotte i 9: Hoaiy. "ate 17; Henderson, Alice 21; Hlokey: Margaret 17, Mary 15: Hlggin, Sarah 20; Hudson, Haainn 21; Holliday. Julia 23 ; Howell, Alexandra 17; Hutchlnson, Mary j9; Ims, Annie 19; Jenks: Kliza 33, Jamei 7, George 4: Jolley. Getrude 22; Joyce. Margaret 19; Jtelham, Ki>bocoa2o; Lemon, Bridget 21; Leslie. J Janet 28; Lissaman, Mary 24; MoAulay, Agnes 22 ; Maher, Mar<taret2s; Marhonke, Jobunnah 24; Moore : Blizi 20, Juno 18 : Muldoon, Mar garet )6; Murphy, Mary 19; Murray: Mary 20, Busan3o; Neville,Miriam2o; O'Connel,Hannah' 25; CVHanlon, Mary 17;Paterson, Agnes 40;' Pearoe, Elizabeth 19; Phair: Anno 18, Blizaboth 20; Hine. M«ry 26 ; Preece. 3ylvia 20; Rolston, Mary G); Ronan, Kate 23; Ryan, Ann 29; Sbansghan, Johanna 19; Rhaa: Kllen 2>, Mar garet 18 ; Slattery. Margaret 24 ; :• moll, .Eliza beth 32; Smith, Hlizabeth 18: Smith : Hmily 23, Leonard. 1; Somervlllo: Eliza 20, Mary 18 ; Stenkouse, Cliriatira 20; Tipping, Murl* IB; Wolsb, Mary 13; W«t3on, Margaret 25; Wil liams. H mtly 21; Wilson, Mary 17.~N0w Zeii and Shipping Company, agents.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Boweoa, b.s., Amoden. from Waitara Hunnah Mokan.Js.s., Keane, from Waitara Lalla Kookb, p.s,, Campbell, from Waitara DEPARTURES. Ada 0. Owen, bmantliio, McLcod, forLyttellon

IMPORTS.

Per Bowena: 170 sheep. 23 head cattle. Per Hannah Mokau: 163 sheep, 22 cattle. Per Lalla Rookh: 3 horses, 18 cattle. The Rowona, from Waitara, brought the fol ■ lowing passengers: Messrs C'avorhlll. Holrihum, ; ' Kirkman, Haatle, MoClutohin, Witt, Ks.ylßoD, Mann, Muir, Cbamham. and 3in the steerage' j

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

i^-i^j/om Wellington, Saturday, i P»n , 7 * Ste U "' ,{rom Manukau. Sailed : M« *«% ™ianu, k, au- Passengera: Mr and Messrs Hawuflna and Donovan. ; VoiitCbalmkb?, ye3terdar , Arrived: Acndla, fctfia Hobar: Towu. Bailed • Bengal, for Adelaide. «u«u. Bluff, this day. ARRIVAL OF AUAWATA. 'J'lio Ai'ii wain arrived at 1 it.m. She left Mo' boutiiJim UieM.iiL3.jO ji.iu., aadsailsatsp.nl. for ihinedin. PasseDgerß :—Saloon : Messrs Lyons, Hamilton, Brandt, Lawsoii, Underwood,,

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close ah unuek i— Tnia Day. For Tauranga and OpotlkL per Waitakl, at For ' Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonui. per 100 a, at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Knterprieo, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, 9th November. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Tryphena, per Makarau, at 8 a.m. For Taranaki and Southern Iports, per Penguin, at 11 a.m. Per s.s. City of New York as follows :— For Sandwich Inlands, United States of America, Canada, Britißh Columbia, Central end South America, and British and Foreign Weat Indies, Japan, and China, Including Hongkong, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence. In addition to the postage, will be received by the Mall Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will be due In London on Tuesday, Doember 21st. For Tauranga aiid;Orotiki,porG!enelg at Ip.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10th instant. For Wangarel Heads, Walpu, Wangarol, and Mangapai, per Argylo, at noon For Russell and Kawakawa, per Waitaki, at 4 p.m. Thursday. 11th instant. Per s.B. Rotorua as follows :— For India, China, Japan, Medlteranoan Ports, ' and Continent of Europe, at 8 a.m. For Gleborne, Napier, Southern Ports, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Brindisi, for letters specially so prepaid and addressed, at 9 a.m. For newspapers, at 8 a.m. For money orders, and registered letters, the previous ovening at i o'clock. '1 his mail will bo due in London on Thursday, the 6th January, 1881. S B. BISS. Cbiof Postmaster

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

November 8,1880. Theatre Royal—Complimentary Benefit to Mr James O'Brien, " His Laat Legs," 8 p.m. J.ornc-3trot Hall —N.1.0.0.F.. Concert and Ball, 8 p.m. United Methodist School Room-Service of Song. " Unole Tom," 7.30 p.m. Hope of Manukau Lodge—Meeting of Good Templars, Onehnngn, 730 p.m. Alexandra-street School Room — Jnvenile Templars' Entertainment, 7.30 p.m. Papakura Hall—Professor Fraser on " How to Select a Partner." I

BIRTH.

HUTCUINSON.—On November 6th, at her resi dence, Famworth Cottage, Ponsonby, tho wife of P. Hntohinßon of a son. PKACB.—On tho Bth November, at her resi donco, Edendalt*. Mount Men Koad, the wife of A. G. Peace, of a daughter.

DEATH.

COOK.—On 7th November, at her residence. Welleßley-street West, Margaret, the beloved wife of tho late Louis Cook, Glasgow, aged 98 year?. Tho funeral willjeavo her late residence To morrow, at 3 p.m. Friends pleaso accept this invitation, WOOD.—On October 27, at her residence. Junc tion Creek, Australia. Klizabeth Ann, the be'oved wife of Mr Geoigs Wooo, formerly of Auckland; egcd73.

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

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 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.

The importance of holding periodical exhibitions of cattle and agricultural produce —the stimulus such com petitions give to healthy rivalry in the production of superior stocir, and their influence ia raising the standards of excellence and disseminating a know ledge of the best modes of farming, have too often been enlarged upon to render it necessary for us to dwell upon them here. No business is more sus ceptible of development under scientific treatment than agriculture, and yet many settlers, especially in a colony sparcely peopled, have no chance of seeing and forming a judgment upon the progress of the art in which

they are engaged except at such gatherings as the one opened at Ellerslio to-day. The- increase in the gross total of exhibits, as com pared with last year's Show, is therefore satisfactory. But the im provement is by no means uniform. Classified under the leading headings, the stock exhibited at the Auckland Shows during tho last six years numbered:—

18S0, 1879. 1878. 1877. 1870. 1575. Horses .. 12G 111 153 HSi 115 0i Cattlo ..90 120 102 91 90 10 Uhoop ..51 70 74 17 105 CO Swino ..21 15 12 18 16 12 Dors .. IV no 120 'J9 8d —

A serious falling-off, it will be observed, ia chronicled in cattlo. In short-horns, especially, to-day's exhibi tion was very poor. Nor can it bo said that tho deficiency arises from tho absenco of well-bred animals of this highly fashionablo class in tho pro vincial herds. Last year the short horns exhibited wore pronounced by competent judges tho finest ever brought together in New Zealand. The reason of to-day's paucity appears to be the fact that, for some mysterious reason, two or three loading breeders liavo with drawn from exhibiting. Tho fiasco at tho Cambridge show was attributable to the same causo. In adopting this course tho policy of tho Auckland breeders stands in singular contrast with that of English breeders, who look to the great shows held in various parts of tho kingdom, not only to stamp tho merit of their stock, but to secure customers. Tho award of first- prize at ona of theso exhibitions onhances sub stantially the market value of tho winner. Although our own show has not yet attained tho eminonco which wo hope it will do in coming years, wo should bo under-valuing its in iluenco if we ignored the practical advantago which an award given by tho Agricultural and Pustoral Associa tion ovon now possesses. That valuo will be greater or less in proportion as tho vory best stock in tho Province is brought into competition ; and breeders who havo dono bo much in other ways to improve the strain of tho Auckland puro-bred stock should not withhold their assistanco in this direction. It is more to tho interest of those who havo invested a large amount of capital in the business, to cultivato a desire for well-bred stock, than to thatof any otherclass of tho com munity. This year, llerefords as well as Shorthorns were very poorly repre sented. The sheep exhibits wore like wise inferior to those last year, in con sequence of tho absenco of com petition among Leicesters. Lin colns were well represented. Swino were more numerous and of better average quality than last yoar. Tho exhibits of poultry were also hotter, the entries numbering 42, against 3-1, and dairy produce is scarcely behind last year's show, except in tho class omitted through the withdrawal of tho Grocers' Committee's prize. In Ihe Local Industry department there is evidence of a growing interest in these shows. The total number of entries, exclusive of the Horticultural show, is C 29. Altogether the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association may be congratulated upon tho success of their efforts to make the annual show an institution in which exhibitors can place implicit confidence, and tho public may support with an assurance that they are thereby contributing to the ad vancement of our most important in dustry and source of wealth. If tho attendance at tho Show to-morrow is commensurate with its merits, tho Association will havo no reason to com plain that their labours are barren of good fruits. ___

Copies of Thursday's and Saturday's Stabs with the first chapters of the sensa tional story, "The Mystery of Lord Brackenbury" may be obtained at our ofEce. The continuations appears to morrow.

Captain Best hi 3 been ordered to make a survey of Maketu harbour with a view to its improvement.

It is estimated that fully 600 men will muster at ths Volunteer Review tomorrow if the Auckland corps parade in force.

The site of the Gate Fa having been pro claimed a reserve, arrangements are being made to plant it with trees, and to erect a monument on the spot to the heroes who fell in the light.

The joint anniversary of the National Independent Order of Oddfellows will be celebrated this eves Ing in the Lome-street Hall by a concert and ball. The pro gramme in the Star promises a great treat for the votaries of melody aud dance, as ihe names of the lady and gentlemen singers fully guarantee. Concert at 8, ball at 10.30 p.m.

The fact that several young men, whose names are well known to the congregation of St. Paul's Church, have been in the habit of making finger signs to young ladies in remote parts of the church, causing laughter and unbecoming conduct, and which has been noticed by the vestrymen and majority of the worshippers, induced the vestry to rcqucut the Rev. CM. Nel son to utter a rebuke to the several young men whose sense of propriety should have taught them better. Tho rev. gentleman said he had been requested to give the names of the offenders, but should refrain from doing so, but if the annoying conduct should be repeated, ho would pause in the service in order that the young men might be removed from the sacred edifice.

At Levuka, Mr W. J. Hunt brought an action in the Supreme Court to recover from Sir Arthur Gordon £2,000 damages, fur is suing a. proclamation banishing the plaintiff from the Navigator Islands for a period of two years, and depriving him of his office of Colonial Secretary and Minister ot Lands. The defence was that there was no appeal from an order of prohibition, and that the Governor was protected by his privileges from liability, This decision, however, i 3 directly, at variance with the decision of the Court at Jamaica in the case of Sir Anthony Mnsgrave. Plaintiffs counsel contended that the act of prohibition was illegal, and in excess of the High Commissioner's powers. The Court held that it had no jurisdiction, and dismissed the case.

To the Editor : Sir, —I beg to contradici tho statement in this morning's "Herald' that I am to assist at Mr O'Brien's entertain ment this evening.—Maktin Swallow.

Jn Saturday last Mrs Stevens and Mrs Staiuer (the ladies who, until their appoint ment to St. Mark'?, JRemuera, have occupied seats in St. Paul's Church choir, and voluntarily given their services for some years past) were the recipients of small, but handsome souvenirs from some of their fellow-choristers and a few members of tbe congregation. The presentation was made by Mr G. Gooch, choirmaster of St. Paul's.

We learn from Kaipara that the whole of the cargo of the James A. Stewart was landed in splendid order, and stackedjabove high water mark. It took 15 working days. The weather has been very stormy, and they could only work when fides suited. The vessel has not moved her position, and not broke up; and if she had been watched for getting ofl it is probable it migut have been done. The purchaser of the hull has made a splendid bargain, as every thiDgia stripped and on shore, and the hull, if not broken up, will last a long time on the beach. There is no sand in the vessel yet, although the sea comes over her at high water.

The "School Chronicle" for this month is a very creditable production, and con tains a large amount of news of interest to " our boys."

A numerously attended meeting of the delegates) of Friendly Societies was held in the Young Men's Rooms on Friday, Novem ber 5, when Mr Dorrington was voted to the chair pro. tern., and Mr 0. S. Ellis acted as Secretary. It has resolved to hold the annual demonstration on the Regatta Day, and to appoint subcommittees to carry out the various details. The pro -1 fjrammo suggested was a procession, sports, competition for prizes in the Domain, and v concert and ball, at which the prizes won will be distributed From the «ood feeling manifested, and the interest taken in the proceedings by delegates, we are justified in predicting that the success will eijual if not excel that of last year.

J. Cosgrave and Co. will keep open to-night until 9 o'clock.—[Ad vt.l

Tho Takapuna races will be hold to morrow, and for the convenience of visitors, the b.B. Kiua will leave tho Quceu-atrcct wbarf at 10 and 12 a.m. ; and Mr Quick's coaches will leave the North Shore for the course at 10, 11, and 12 o'clock. Wo notice that the races will includo the Maiden Plato race, ."cttler's race, Takapuna Cup Handicap, Ladies Purse, Hurdle aud Con- Bulalion rjiCCH.

The following arc tho acceptances iar the C.J.C. Free Handicap to bo run to-iuorrow : —Natator, 9»t; Billingsgate, Bst Glbd ; Lara, Bst -libs; Talent, 7st 131b3 ; Lima, 7at 121bs ; Hogardua, 7st Hlbs; Adumaut, 7st 111b ; York, 7st SlbH; Laertes, 7at 'libs; Mis-chief, Gst 131ba ; Levant, Gat nibs. 'J hu highest weight not having accepted, the weights have been raised as above. Mr Kcdwood's Amy ia scratched for all en gagements.

To-morrow evening the members of the Amateur Qarriclc Club will give their Urst dramatic performance in tho Theatre Koyul, in aid ot tho funds of tho orphanage <of Painell and Pousoiiby. The performance will bo nndor distinguished patrouago, aud the pieces, " Miriam's Crime," iv three acts, and tho happy farce of "Turn Him Out."

The several cricket mutches announced were not played in tho Domain on .Satur day, owing to tho unfavourable weather, A number of tho players worn present, and :i scratch match was arranged, and Mo-hih King and Lynch appointed captains. The chief scores w.-ro made by King, 40 (not out)) YVhiteside, 2G ; Mogiuio, 10: total, King's men, 115. On Lynull's sidel, Woods scored 19 ; Lynch, 12 ; Tcstro, 15 (notlont) : total, 32, with two wickets to the good.

Tho scries of games for tho handball championship of Auckland, and the luind some silver challenge vaso presented by Mr Glccsou, will tako place to-morrow (Tues day), at tlm court attached to his hotel, at tho root of Hobaon-street, tho first tf-iino commencing at 1.30 p.m. There will also bo a similar contest for boys under 10 years, the prize being a silver cup. It is expected that there will bo a largo concourse of spectators, as wo understand that all our boat p'aycrs will compete.

Mr Klwiu li. Dickaon, Government Observer, kindly furnishes tho follow ing weather report for tho week ending Gth November, ISBO : —Much rain, and mostly cloudy sky, warm, with light barometer and wind mode rate to frrsh. Barometer average 30.0.3(1; highest ou Sunday morning (31st), 30.210; lowest on Tuesday aftornoon ('2nd), 2U.758, with violent showers. Moan temperature 59.4, being precisely intermediate between the October and November averages; highest day and night ou Ist, 66.4 and f>S 8 ; lowest ou 2nd, G2.8 (day) and ■KJ.B (night) ami 43.4 on grass. Highest in sun on 3rd, 73.5. Usiufall between an inch and mio and a quarter, (1.130); ou five days. Wind strong ou Ist, -147 milca from N.W., or about 184 miles per hour. Sumiso often clear, but cloud gathering rapidly about 8 o'clock a. m.

Sir Arthur Gordon is making a final tour through the Islands iv 11. M.S. Dauae, aud will arrive iv New Zealand about the 18th instaut. Sir Arthur's steward and some of his personal ellects came iv the s.s. Southern Cross.

Tho races at Dargavillo in March next promise to be uuusually attractive, aud excellent arrangements have beeu mudo by the Kuipara Steamship Company to facilitate the conveyance of passongors and horses. Uver £G6O will be distributed iv stakes, and owners of horses will be provided with free stabling and their groom* with free passages.

Mr W. G. Hunt roturnod to Auckland yesterday in the Southern Cross, his chief object boiiig to tako steps to establish a steam service to Samoa. Mr Hunt bus be come a naturalised subject of tho King of Samoa, and was for some time Colonial Secretary to that potentate until Sir Arthur Gordon ostracised him from the Islands. We referred to the hardship of that action at the time, and we hoar that Mr Hunt contemplates instituting lfg.'il proceedings to test the lawfulness or otherwise of Sir Arthur Gordon's proclamation.

Several thousands ot citizens visited the North Shore yesterday, and tho strawberry gardens of Messrs Alison, aud Willow Grove, were largely patronised, the straw berries being ripe aud palatable.

The immigrants by the Wanganui were landed by the Enterprise to-d»y. They were all in excellent health and spirits.

Mrs Margaret Cook died at seven o'clock last evening at her residenco in WVlles'ey strcet, in the 9Sth year of her ago Mrs Cook was of a quiet and amiable disposi tion, and much esteemed by all who knew, her. She was born in Glasgow in 1732, and was left a widow with a young family in 1822. She came to this colony in 1850, with one of her daughters, several having settled previously in Auckland. Mrs Cook was for many years i» member of Rev. l)r Macdonald's chapel, The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon in the l'rcsbjtcr ian cemetery.

Mr It, C. Greenwood s sale of country lands is postponed until Monday the 15th inst., on account of tho holiday*.

A committee meeting of the Amateur Athletic Club was held on Friday evening, when a considerable amount of routine busi ness appertaining to the sports which arc to take place on the 27th inst. was gone through. Mr Thos. Henderson was elected starter aud handicapper, and Messrs J. £. McDonald and E. K. Tyler judges. It was derided to give silver mrdals as Ist prizes in all the priucipal events, includiug thu school boys' handicap. The following new members were elected :—Messrs G. E. Hidings, F. Williams, A. A. G. Lewis, B. Lewis, J. R. M. Stewart, W. Frazer and A. F. Moginie. A number of the members are in active training, and the sports promise to be as successful as in previous years, which is saying a good deal. Intending members had better send in their names at once, as there will be only ono other chance of elec tion previous to the athletic meeting. The entries will be received on Saturday evening from 8 till 9 p.m. by the Secretary, at the Thistle HoteL

To the Editor : Sir,—l need hardly state the fact that today I nearly lost my life through tqe careless cracking of a whip in the principal thoroughfare in the city of Auckland, on the cab stand, where there are horses of considerable value ((it for any gentleman's carriage), the loss of which to the owner simply means utlcr ruin. As it is now, I have been ■violently shaken aud have suffered considerable loss, as I am always ready, free of expense, to give my services to any public entertainment for any charitable purpose, I trust the City Council will pass a bye-law to stop anyone to drive their carriage or use the whip when passing close to the stands where the city cabs stand now, overweighted, too heavily handicapped with bye-Uwa and reduced fare?.—Yours, &c, John Keid, Jehu for 20 years.

Lord Abbot Alcock, 0.5.8,, delivered a very eloquent sermon last evening at Ves pers in St Patrick's Cathedral to a largo congregation, taking his text from St. Mat thew, c. 8, v. 10, "I have not found so great faith in Israel." The Lord Abbot also gave Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament on the occasion. The mußical portions of the servico were well rendered by an clli cient choir. It may be stated that the Very liev. Father O'Sullivan, 0.5.13., said the mass of 7.30, when a large number had the happiness of receiving holy commu nion.

The enterprising settlers in the improving township of Dargaville have Bhown a spirit of liberality, worthy of emulation, by settlers of other townships, in the handsome manner in which they have determined to support their March race meeting. Wo notice by the programme that no less than £GOO will be forthcoming from the people of Dargaville in stakes in connection with the races, aud as a further inducement to owners of horses and other.s, horses will be stabled free of chaige, and free passages given to grooms in charge of horses by the Kaipara Company's steamers. Good roads arc being made from Hokianga, Wangarei, and Maungiitaroto, and other districts to Dar gaville. A ferry will also be completed across the river to the township, so that every possible facility will be provided towards making the races a great Bucjesa. The Kaipara s.s. Company ha_ve loose boxes and every necessary appliance for conveying horse's from HelensviDc to Dargaville. A committee meeting of the Ponsonby Regatta Club was held on Saturday for the purpose of considering the desirability of adopting the Auckland club rule for the classification of open boats. After a good dealofdiscussionitwcis decided to sticktothe measurement rule, the majority of the members maintaining that the builders should be at liberty to build according to their own ideas. The rule for measurement was as follows -.—Multiply the length over all by tho greatest beam exclusive of belts or mouldings, and the product by the depth of the,'midship section, taken from the upper edge of the gunwale to ahorizoulal lino level with the lower edge of the keel, then divide the product by 20 for feet. The lolinition"-by au amateur oarsman was ono vho has been a duly-elected member of any recognised rowing club for at least three months prior to entrance for race, and who has not entered into open competition with or against a professional, for cither a stake, public money, or entrance fees, and who is not employed iv manual labour on the water for hire.

A train will leave Elierslie to-raorrow after tho firework?, ana at tho following hours : 1.14 p.m., 4 p.m., and 5 p.m. 'I he Trains • from Auckland will start at 9 10 a.m., 11.5 a.m., 12 noon, 1 p.m., 1.35 p.m., 2.15 p.m., and 2 45 p.m. A meeting of creditors in tho estate of Mr A. W. Bromfield, solicitor, l'auranga, was held at tho Supreme Court at noon toduy. Tnc liabilities were stated to.bo £845 13s 9d; and the nssests, consisting of book debts, £112. Mr T. Macll'arlauo was elected trustee.

Adjutant Clifton has received a telegram this moruug, stating that tho Coromaudel volunteers will arrive at the Aucklaud wharf this evening at 9.30, Tho Hobson Hand, it ia expected, will meet them at the boat.

The rates of exchange given by tho "Herald" to-day are not charged at all tho bauks. The Bank of New South Wales' rate to their customers is : Buying ou London, GO days, J per cent, discount; Selling, CO days, 4 per cent, premium. To-morrow tho 9th, a cricket match, Ouohunga United C.C. v. Hollensville, will be played ou the Ouchunga ('round, and iv tho evcuiug a concert will be given iv honour of the visitors.

We direct attention to the grand carnival at Ellerslio gardens ao-morrow. A monster programme is announced which should be most attractive, The fete has been baa beeu advertised in a vovel and effectivo jmnnuer in which wo think we recognizo the romun hand of Mr L.iugbridgo tho well-known advertising agent.

Wa again draw attention to Dean's Min strels' carnival and ball in tho Lome-street Hall to-morrow night, in nid of the Kiro Urigado Side, Accident, and Library Fund. An immense programme has been prepared, and it is ox pec tod that tho Auckland and TluimoH Volunteers, captuin, olHcors, and men of the German man-of-war Hyrono will be present in full force. Supt. Hughes, by npecial rciiucut, will rccito "Tho Fire man."

Tho Hcrvim at tho Thoatrn Koyal was well attended last evening, Mr Brackoni'lg in the chair. The sorvice wns opened with singing nnd prayer, and nubueciuoully nd droasea wore givon by Messrs G. llemus and F, Court. The collection on tho pre vious Sunday amounted to £117s.

The steainor Itotnmalmua ariived at half pant two o'clock from tho Thames with the Volunteers to tako part in tho Iteviow to morrow.

A pugilistic encounter took place to d.iv closo to tho Waterman's liouho on tho Queen-street wli.irf. Onn of the belligerents was a tchoolmaster. On tho way along tho whurf they got into au altercation, but failing to agree they referred the question to arms, and having selected a seclude 1 npot proceeded to utriko soveral very heavy blows—at tho wind. Detcctivo Jeffrey, who is always looming on the horizon on these occasions, arrived on theHcene a few minutes after tho two distinguished pugilists had nettled their difference.

Fiji News.

(I'ICH S S. SOUTHEKN CIIOSS.) STABBING AFFItAY.

A FREE fight, says tho "Argus," was indulged in at thu Sydney Hotel ou the evening of Saturday last, between F. Mazi telti, captain of the labour vessel Au Hevoir, and a shipwright named Patterson, in which the former got the worst of it, and was rather badly punished. According to tho evidence given at the Polico Court, the captain was the aggressor, and his insulting Ungungo to Patterson was more than tho latter could boar. Immediately after the tistic display, the captain " picked hiinsoli up," and left tho room : but shortly aftor returned armed with a knife, with which weapon he renewed the encounter some what suddenly, and Patterson, iv defend* ing his body, »»ot several severe stabi on ono of his arms. The bystanders, when they learned the nature of the struggle, finally intoifered and disarmed the Italian captain ; but not before he had the revenge which tho lathi races of Southern Europe deem uecosiary. Tho captain was shortly afterwards arrested by the police, and tho caao was tried ut the Police Court on Mon day and Wednesday of this week, on which latter date the captain was bound over to appear at the next criminal sitting of tho Supremo Court.

CUTTKR DON MISSING.

The lino cutter " Don," the property of Mr Thomas Hawkins, which left this port for his plantation of Levuka, on Vanua Levu, on or about tho 28th ult,, had not turned up at her destination at tho cud of last week, aud grave misgivings arc enter tained as to her wherciibouts, as she must have cither foundered or hava been taken out of tho group. .As mho was a line wcatuerly cruft, the former suppoiitiou is hardly likely, while her owner is loth to give credit to the latter explanation of her detention, as both the Europeans on board of her, viz., the captain, Bkipm.iu, and mate, McDarrhid, are both well-known and re spected. Tho "Don" had only just re ceived a thorough overhaul at great expense, and had on boaid of her, when leaving Lcvuka, ono hundred pounds in cash, be sides some £90 worth of stores, &c, from the stores of Messrs Dutch & Co.—"Fiji Argus," October 22. DIABOLICAL MUKDER AND SUI CIDE. An East Indian woman was murdered on the night of Monday last, by having her throat cut from car to ear by her paramour, also an East Indian. Ko far as it is known, jealousy was the immediate cause; and the murderer, soon after he had committed the diabolical act, hung himself on a neigh bouring tree, with about four feot of a drop. In the morning his body was cut down by the police, and placed beside the remains of the woman he hr>d murdered. Another Indian, named Fernandez, who calls himself & doctor of medicine, a lawyer, and several other professions, had been drinking with the deceased on the previous evening up to a late hour ; but the police have been unable, so fur, to implicate him as an accessory. The bodies were buried without aninquest.thcvobeingnoCorouer in Fiji; but that we suppose is owing to its beiug a Crown colony.

DISTRICT COURT.—This Day.

(Beforo J. E. Macdouald, Esq., Districi

Judge.) Tna usual fortnightly sitting of tins Court was held this moruing when the following cases were heard : — UNDEFKNDSD CASES. Ilmiderson y. Paniell, claim £S3 9a, judgment summons.—Mr Tyler for defen dant obtained an adjournment until tho second Court in January. Young v. Pulraor, claim £76 143 work.— Mr Dufaur for plaintiff. Defendant did not. appear. There being a large counlor claim it, had been agreed that evidence should bo taken, leaving defendant to biing a cross action.—Mr Armstrong on defendant's be half agreed to this courac.—Plaintiff proved his claim.—No defence.—Judgment for plaintiff.—Costs, £9 4s 6d. King v. John Buckland, £70, rent.—Mr Hesketh for plaintiff.—a proposal h.id been made to pay 10a in the £I.—Mr Whitakcr for defendant confessed judgment.—Coats, £5 33. DEFENDED CASE?. Graham v. McLeod. — Claim, £<U 83, wages.—Mr Hesketh for plaint ill" and Mr Tyler for defendant.—Koferred lo arbitra tion ; no costs to be awarded to plaintiff un less the amount of award exceed £20.—De fendant claimed a set-oil. Hunter aud Nolan v. Moshcim.—Claim. £51 13s 6d, goods.—Mr Cooper for plaintiff, Mr Lusk for defendant.- Defendant bad put in ii set oil' to the amount of £59 Us Cd. —Tho Court having uphold Mr Cooper's contention that the defendant had virtually admitted the plaintiff's claim, the onus of proving the sst oft'was thrown on Mr Lu*k, who called tho defendant, Frederick Mosheim, who gave evidence as to the sale of a cow, of which plaintiff received tho proceeds, a paymeut cf £10, by his son, and the transfer of an order for £23 4s to plaintiff, the amount of a judgment obtained by defendant against his sou at Papakura. In the latter case, however, it was shown by the eridence of the clerk of the Court at Papakura that the amount had been paid, though there was a sum deposited at the Court to the credit of Moaheim, seur., in the case.—Mr iLusk -w.as about to produce the order assigning the judgment to Hunter and Nolan, but had to abandon that intention, the document not having been stamped.—After further evi dence, judgment was giveu for plaintiff. .

11EFEBRED TO AKBI.TBATIOX.

Mundy v. Adams.—Claim £75, for work done as architect for certain buildings in Upper Queen-street.—Mr Tyler for plain till', and Mr Hesketh for defendant.— Re ferred to arbitration; report to bs brought up next Court day.

Clinkard v. Palmar.— Claim £91 12s lOd, balance of account.—Mr Brooklickl for plaintiff', and Mr Armstrong for defendant. —Referred to arbitration of Mr Tyler. Re port next Court day.

A member of one of our learned clubs r turned to the bosom of his family one nigh badly "under the influence." As he cautiously steered himself upstairs he me; his wife, who at once upbraided him with his condition, and declared that he exhaled a strong odour of spirits. " 'Taint that," pleaded the sufferer. " Had my hair cut. It's bay rum you smell."

CABLEGRAMS.

JBJUJROiUUAJN.

[RKUTKR'S TKLKORAMS.I

Laycock Beats Eeilly,

LONDON, Nov. G

Laycock, the Australian oarsman, beat Keilly in a sculling match for £400 a-sidc He won easily. The International Regatta commences on the 18th instant. The races will be pulled iv four heats. Tho regatta is to last three days. There aro seveuteen entries for the various events. CHANNEL SQUADRON ORDERED TO IRELAND. The Channel Squadron has been ordered to Ireland. The Irish League appeal to the people of Ireland to subscribe liberally to the defence fund. A solicitor made an appearance in a Court in Dublin and demanded tho details of the charges brought against the leaguers. THE DEMOCRATS IN UNITED STATES. WASHINGTON, Nov. 6. Iv a trial of strength it is found that tho Democrats possess v small majority in tho Senate. EXPULSION OF JET (JITS. PAULS, Nov. G. The execution of tho Decrees for the ex pulsion of the Jesuits from France have been completed and their legulity upheld. IMPORTANT COMMERCIAL MOVE. MENT. LONDON, October 30. A movement is on foot iv Manchester to abolish the system of rencwiug the bills of Australian linns. THE ROWING RACE. A strong committee of noblemen «nd gentlemen had been formed to arrange a coming rowing mutch on tho '1 hames between Hanlan, the Canadian champion, und Trickott, the Australian, scullers. His Holiness tho Popo has warned the Roman Catholic Bishops of Giilwny and Wuterford to avoid any interference in the llisll land agitation. THE BRITISH IN KANDAIIAK. MrLyull, Special Commissioner, who has heoii despatched from Simla by the Indian Government to superintend the settlement ot alluirs in Kandahar, has arrived at that placo. He advocates tho retention of Kandahar by the British, and the construe tion of a railway to connect Kandahar with Indian territory. NEGOTIATIONS AT DULCIGNO. CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 6. Dervish Puslia, who has been despatched by the Porte with three batullions of Turkish troopa to Dulciiiiio, has arrived there and is conferring with the chiefs of tho Albanian league, and urging them to submit without opposilioo to the cession of tho town mid district to the Montenegrins.

GKEEK ARMAMENT INCREASED. ATHENS, Nov. 0.

Cimmouuriouro.o, President of tho Minis try, iv asking Parliament to-day to grant credit for increased armaments in accord ance with tho policy announced in the King's speech at tiie opening of Parliament, de clared that it would bo suicidal for Greece to recede from tho position she had taken up iv regard to the rectilicatiou of her frontier. COMMERCIAL. LONDON, November 5. Tho thrcc-pcr-cent. Consols aro 99J, and steady. Tho total quantity of wheat afloat for tho United Kingdom is 1,920,000 quarters. Five-pcr-ceut. NewZealaud 10-40 loau, 101 ; (ive-per-cent New Zealand 1889 loan, 10-1 : four and a half per cent. New Zealand 1879-190-1 loan, 94J. Best Australian leather, 11J.

AUSTRALIAN.

PETITION FOR KELLY'S REPRIEVE.

MELBOURNE, November 7.

Mr Gaunsou presented a petition yester day to the Governor, praying that a reprieve may be granted to Ned Kelly, sentenced to death. The procession with tho Bamo object was abandoned. Numerous petitions arc beinfc oigned for presentation to the Executive Council.

Sporting.

VICTOIUA IiACING CLUB,

[BY CABLE],

MELBOURNE, Saturday. Tiia fourth day of the V.R.C. Meeting took place to-day. There was a large attendance of the public, and his Excellency the Mar quh of Normauby aud suite wero also present. The weather wa9 very fine. The following were tho results of tho several races :— The Flkmi.votov Stakes, a handicap sweep stakes of ssovs each, 2ft, with 100 addod. For U-yciir-oMH. Five furlongs. Flon. J. White's Monmouth 1 Mr J. Waeoor'a b 0 Woloomo Jack _ ..2 Topaz 3 Twenty-three horses started. It was a vety fait race, and wnsonjy won by half-a-lengtb. Time, lmin. 3Jsccs. Makes' Pkoduckjs-takks, of 103OVS each h ft.25 ft. only if declared and pud beforo i p.m. on tho first Monday in October, 1880, with 100 ndd-d. For three-ve*r-olds, tho produce of marea covoroi in 1H76, and nominated as un dor—colts, Bst 10 lba.; Miles, Sst 51b». Tho winner of tho V.It.C. Derby, 1830, to carry 51bs. extra. Ono milo nnd a quarter. The second horao to receive SOsovs, and tho third 20 sovn out of tbo stakes. The hft (ssovs) to ba declared and pnld to tho V.X.C. secretary before 10 a.m. on tho day of tho race, or tho nominator will bo liable for tho wholo Btako. [183 subs,} Mr W. A. Long's b 0 Q rand Flaneur, by Yatten. don-Firat Lady, Oat lib 1 Mr W. Brauc-h's br o Progress, by Angler— Ccquetto,Bst lOlbs 2 Mr w. Rawlinson's br 0 Mulatto, by Jlamlot— Blooming Hoathor, Bst lOlbs 3 Six started. Grand Flaneur won comfort ably by a length. Time, 2 mm. lyj sees. Ture V.It.C, Handicap, aswoepßtakesof;sovs, 3ft, wllh 150 addod. (For 3-year olds and up warde. Ono milo aud threo quarters. Mr K. H. Vallanco'a b g Mata „ .. „ 1 Hon. J, White's bh The Pontiff 2 Mr J. Mayo'sehhHoundua 3 Won by half a length. Mata was the favourite on the race with New Zea'andcra, who backed him freely. Time, 3min

ST. SEPULCHRE'S NEW CHURCH.

Annexed is a copy of the inscription, engrossed on parchment, which has been prepared to be deposited, according to the usual custom, in the hollow formed for its reception bcuealh the foundation stone of the new Church of the Holy Sepulchre, nbout to bo erected at the angle of Kyber Pass Road atid Burloigh-street. As already announced, the ceremony is to take place at 10 am. to-morrow, being preceded by administration ot the Holy Communion in the present Church at 8 a.m. At 030 a.m., parishioners and others are requested again to meet at the present Church, aud accom pany the Biihop and clergy to the ground, where the stone will be laid with solemn prayer. It is expected that liberal contri butions will be made on the occasion :—

Iv the oainc of the Fathe^aud of the Son, uud of the Holy Ghost. Amen.—To the Honour and Glory of Almighty God, and in the name of Christ's Holy Catholic Church, on the nintli of November, one thousand eight hundred and eighty, being the forty-fourth year of tho reign of our most gracious Sovereign Lady Queen Victoria; Sir Arthur Gordon being Governor of the colony of New Zealand; the Most Reverend Henry John Chitty Harper, D.D., Bishopof Christchurch, being Primate of the Church of the province of New Zea land ; and the Right Revereud William Cowie, D.D., being Bishop of Auckland. The foundation stone of this Church, dedicated tinder the name of " The Holy Sepulchre," for the celebration of Diviue Worship according to tho rites and ceremonies of the aforesaid Church, was laid by tho aforenamed. The Right Reverend Father in God, William Gorden, Bishop of Auckland, during the Incum bency of the Reverend Benjamin Thornton Dudley ; the Reverend John llaselden and tho Reverend Robert O'Callaghau Biggs being the assistant clergy of the parish ; Henry Edward Williams and George Harper being churchwardens ; John Batger, George Harpe'', and George Patrick Pierce being the trustees of the site ; and Henry Alliight, William Prior Hales, and George Harper being the building committee; aid Henry Allright, John Bottrell Adnam, John Batger, Charles Cooper, Elwin Brodie Dickson, Frederick George Ewington, Henry Nelson Garland, Charles Southwell Shaylo George, William Prior Hales, aud George Patrick Pierce being the vestrymen of the Parish of the Holy Sepulchre, aud Vinceut Edward Rice, choirmaster aud organist; Edward 11. Mahoney and Son, architects; and J. W. James, builder. This building is erected to take the place of the temporary building iv Symonds-streer, known hitherto as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, aud opesicd for divine worship by tho Kight Keverend Father in God, George Augustus Selwyn, D.1)., then Bishop of New Zealaud, and afterwards Bishop ol Lichiicld and Coventry, on tho 27th day of August, iv tho year of oar Lord 1865.

TELEGRAMS.

[FROM OUB OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

The Volunteers who purpose proceeding to Auckland by this morning's trip of the Rotomahana to take part in tho Auckland Review to-morrow were early astir, and the principal streets presented an animated ap pearance between 8 and 9 o'clock. A detachment of the uaval brigade to the number of 35, under the command of Capt. Wildman and Lieut. Gavia,mustered at the Bank corner and marched to the steamer, accompanied by severalhundrcd people.The Scottish battalion detachment were under the command of Lieut. Johnson, and num bered 30. Also about 25 cadets, accom panied by their parents. The remainder of the four companies leave here to-night. About 80 or 90 will go up, Major Murray being in. command.

[PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

WANGANUI, this day. MR PROCTOR AND MR SMYTHE. Tho Welliugtou correspondent of tho " Chronicle,1' in a letter published on Satur day, stated that Mr Proctor had been en gaged iv Australia by Mr Smythe, and was under engagement to him for two years at £50 per week. On his arrival in Wanganui the statement was shown Mr Proctor, who immediately in structed a solicitor to demand an apology and a retraction. Mr Proctor denies em phatically tho statement, thero not being a pirticlo of foundation for it. The first lecture, advertised for to-night, has been postponed, pending retraction of tho alleged injurioutslatemcns.

WELLINGTON, this day. LAND PURCHASE.

It has been decided to remove the procla mation shortly from the other native lands as well as Patctere, and withdraw irom tha negotiations for tho purchase of lands.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day

SPORTING. Moiice Jones, a well-known cattle dealer, has been missing since Friday. In the Calcutta sweeps, drawn on Satur day night, Foul Play, Betrayer, and Le- Loup, were about equal favourites for the Jocky Club handicap. In consequence of the heavy rain very little training was done on Saturday. Lure is at even money for the Derby. Foul l'lay and Lure arc equally favourites for the cup at three to one, La Mode and Hiuemoa aro most fancied for the Wclcomo Stakes. ShadboH'H thoroughbred .stallim Eclat, fell over a precipice near Ahawa, and broko Ilia back. Only Cutts and Kobinson's appeared on the course this morning, and did slow work. The other teams are trained on privato grouud. Amulet h n hot favourite /or the Welcome Stakes at 3to 1, Betting is very quiet. A man named Bunker was drowned yes terday while attempting to ford tho river Waiau. Largo numbers of men, put on to the rail way works by tho Government during tho unemployed agitation, continue to leave, having obtained moro remunerative work elsewhere. Tho weather was very wet yesterday, but now promises well for the races. DUNEDIN, this day. SUICIDE AT DUNEDIN. Agnes Weir, wife of John Weir, of Wil liamsborough, Mornington, took poison yesterday afternoon. Her husband, who lias been earning very little for some time past, contemplated coiug up country, and for this purpose bad purchased a pack horse and saddle. Mrs Weir was adverse to his leaving, and this, iv conjunction with family mutters, lea her to commit tho rash act. She was taken to the hospital where she died this afternoon. UNION COMPANY'S NEW STEAMERS Frank Butler has been drowned in attempting to swim across tho Kawarau Fulls. At the trial trip of the Boojutn on Saturday, Mr Mills announced that the Union Company aro building a number of new steamers. Tho Manipori, 255 feet long 36 beam, 25 depth of hold ; will be of tho Eame power as the Kotoraahana, and twins crews, having a carrying capacity of 300 tons on a a maximum drauguht of 9 feet. It is intended for llokitika, Greymouth, West port Whanganui, and a third steamer to trade exclusively from Westport to the ports on the East Coast, and so develop the coal resources of that port. She will carry 500 tons on a driught of eleven feet. Three other steamers will be built of steel, and will somewhat resemble the Boogum. One is to tondcr the Waitaki at WJmngarci, and trade between that port and Napier; another to tender the Company's steamship at Gisborr.c, and a third will be employed in tendering the Waitaki at Tauranga, and keep tip the communication between that place and Opotiki. Two smaller steamers and three launches are to be in the colony by this time next year. Five stacks of oats belonging to Alexan der Youngson, of Popotuua, were burnt down on Friday. It is supposed to bo in cendiarism. They wsre insured in the Nor wich Union for £150.

COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MR JAMES O'BRIEN.

The friends of Mr James O'Brien have de termined to tender to him a complimentary benefit in recognition of his acknowledged talents as an actor, and in proof of their esteem fer a gentleman of courtesy and prac tical good sense. We feel sure that the compliment is well-merited, and we trust to see the house this evening fully occupied. The bill of fare is of a dainty character, in cluding the admirable and intensely humor ous play of " His Last Legs," Mr O'Brien as tho O'Callaghan, and Mr Gallagher as Patrick Finn. A concert will succeed the farce, in which Mr Gordon Gooch, R. A.M., Mr Slater, the pianist, and other musicians will appear. A capital entertainment is guaranteed.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before K. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) DRUNKENNESS. Elizabeth Spiers, Anne Regan, and Frank Swan, were fined 5s each ; Joseph Hobinson 10s; Alexander Chapman, and Elizabeth Kennedy were Bent to Mount Eden for seven days, being their third offence. ONTHE SPREE. Charleß Sterling was charged with being absent without leave, on the sth instant, from the steamer Coromandel. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Captaiu Hargreavcs was not willing to press the charge, Ordered to pay 10s and costs and bo put on board.

OISSCENB LANGUAGE,

John Long was charged with using ob scene language and resisting Constable Kennedy while in the execution of his duty on Saturday nißkt in Victoria-street.

Prisoner said he was not awvre that ho had acted in the manner stated. He was a scion of an aristocratic family, and scorned the soft impeachment.

Mr Pardy stated the circumstances, and called Constable Kennedy, who deposed to prisoner's conduct and language. When he attempted to arrest the prisoner, he laid down and kicked him, and on Constable Jones coming up be snapped savagely at his arm.

Constable Jones was sworn and gave an account of prisoner1!) conduct, which was of a violent character.

Prisoner said it was no use speaking iv opposition to constituted authorities. Fined 40s and costs, or imprisonment for 14 days.

ROWDYISM ON THE WATER,

Michael Murphy and William Boyle were charged wiih creating a disturbance on board the City of Cork on her passage from Riverhead to Auckland.

Mr Pardy gave a lucid sketch of the prisoners' couduct. They were extremely boisterous among the passengers, and having interfered with almost every person on board they commenced lighting them selves. He might say that no liquor was supplied to the men on board tho vessel.

The prisoners looked very much down, and pleaded guilty, having no apology to offer but " rum " for their misconduct.

Fined 40s each and coats, or 1-1 days. William Boyle was charged wifh assault ing Francis Hodges, by giving him a violent blow on the face.

Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was fined 40s and cost?, or 14 days.

CHARGK OF STEALING A LAMP,

George Faliwall and James Green were again brought up on a charge of stealing a lamp value 7s from a vessel, on 31st ult., the property of John Hughson.

The elder prisoner paid he was not guilty, and could prove his innocence if two witnesses were prescut.

Mr Pardy said ho was prepared to go on with the case ; the evidence was very stroDg against the prisoner, but he was desirous that they shonld have au opportunity of clearing themselves.

The case was remanded for a week, prisoners allowed bail, themselves in £ 20, and others in a like amount.

AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

The importance ofjholdiug annual shows similar to that now being held under the auspices of the above society requires no advocacy. They arc considered absolutely essential to true progress. It is, however, necessary to urge upon all connected with these societies, that each should make a rule of exhibiting as much as hiß resources will admit. Paucity of entries in various classes gives vexation to stewards, and dis courages attendance. Thoso who attend the present show, but leave cattle, &c., at home which they ought to have exhibited, should mark, learn, and inwardly digest this hint, and assist in future. This year's bliow is, considering all things, a remarkable tuccess. 'Ihere are 629 entries (in addition to the Horticultural exhibits). A large sum has been expended in improving the show grounds, and every thing possible has been done to popularise the exhibition. In consequence of the late hour at which the judges are expected to get through their duties, we may not be able to furnish a complete list of prizes, but shall publish as much as possible, and as to-morrow's country edition will contain the complete report, parties desirous of obtaining copies should order early. PRIZE LIST. Bloop Stock. Judges—Messrs. Sharp, McKinnon, and J. S. Caverhill. Stewards—Messrs, E, Hunter, J. Tye, E. P. Donelly. Thoroughbred stock is three short of the number ot last year's exhibits. Tomato, the best of the youngsters from Garton estate is absent, having been sold to Sir Hercults Kobinßon and taken South; hb was much admired last year. It is a pleasure to re cord the spirited enterprise of It. H. D. Fer gusson, Esq., who shows a worthy example to many Auckland gentleman, as ho not only keeps thoroughbred stock but exhibits them at the Auckland Show, though his stables are at, bo great a distance. Wr Walters has tho stock, but for the second year he exhibits nothing at all. There are other gentlemen of great wealth, prominent in racing and Show matters who neither breed nor exhibit. We should like to ecu them do both, and earn undying fame for themselves. The bulk of tho entries are by Mr Buckland, Mr Fergusson, and the Stud Company. The former gentleman is v. con sistent supporter of the Show and the Turf, and is noted for the great qualification of being able to take a beating better than any other man who runs a horse on the course or exhibits ono on the Show ground. Uc never "jibs;" has had his share of prize 3 also ; and is now coming to the front with some promising youngsters. The Stud Company has met with deserved success. They can boast of the premier blood entire being in their stables. The magnificent form ot Musket at last year's show appeared to have frightened somo old favouriteo away. This year his stable companion— the symetrical Cap-a-pie — is the only rival—last year it was Knottingley. The Stud Company have thus for the second year carried olf Messrs. Morrin's handsome prize of thn Champion Cup valued at fifty guineas. By winning it a third year it be comes thn company's property. The success of Musket's progeny at home has exalted the old horse to the highest pinnacle of stud glory; and it is the pride of Auckland breeders to show his local born descendants. There are already a lot of little "Muskets" knock ing about the countr} 7, and the owners of mares with jurenile " Muskets " by their sides, indulge in fond anticipations of future victories in connection with Auck land, Duncdin, and Melbourne cups. With such fashionable breeders as E. 11. D. Feryußson, Esq,, and others, and such highly descended racing stock, and stud horses and mares, together with tho favour able conditions ot climate, the eyes of the world may yet be turned to our colonial productions, and when one of Musket's little "Perfumes" or little "Lyras" go home and win an English Dery it will do more to advance the interests of the country than Sir Julius would do in a life time. The two celebrated blood entires at the show probably received more public attention than any other exhibits. Mu«ket is a feet type of the thoroughbred English stud horse. Cap-a-pie is a true type of the Australian horse : he has made his mark on the turf, but not in the stud.

Class 1. For the best entire.—l, Auck land Stud Co. 'a Musket; 2, Auckland Stud Co.'s Cap-a-pie, by MaribynonE-

Class 2. For the best colt foaled since August Ist, 1877.—1, R. H. D. Fergusson's Blackcock, by Thunderbolt.

Class 3. For the best colt foaled since August Ist, 1878—1, A. Buckland, by Papapa, Una.

Class 4. For the best colt foaled siheo August Ist, 1879.—1, A. Buckland, by Petrarch, Queen Mab.

Class 5. For the best mare in foal or foal at foot. 3 entries.—l, Auckland Stud Co.'s All Steel, by Stockham, foal by Musket; 2, W. Paul's Georgie, by Bishop of Osna burgli, foal by Musket; Highly commended R, H. D Fergusson's Lyra. Class 6. For the best marc—any age. 3 entries.—l, A. Buckland's Una, by St. Aubyn, dam Mies Rowe ; Auckland Stud Co.'s Kangi, by Ravens worth, dam Sky bird, 2; It. H. D. Fergusson's Locket, bitjhly commended.

Class 7. For the beßt filly foaled since August Ist, 1877.—1, Ronald McDonald, eh f by Goldborough.

Class 9. For the best filly foaled sine I August Ist, 1879.—1, T. and S. Morrin, Kotipo, by Trcgeagle 11., PuDgawerwera.

Draught Stock.

Draught stock is not so numerously re presented as last year. There are, how ever, 46 entries. Last year there were 56, and the previous year C 2, thus showing a steady decrease. This should not be. The entires are well-represented, there being seven competitors. The first prize again fell to the Stud Company's grand horse, Elgin. He has an immense, but well pro portioned frame, gi/ing the desired bone and substance, and is hard to beat.

Mr Baiubddge's Breadalbane is a tiopular horse. He was at the plough last" week, but stands in hii b.ix in the best form. Young Emperor carries an enormous lot of flesh, and is backed against Elgin. Mr McGee'a Sir Julius Vogel has many ad mirers.

Mr Paul showed a substantial two-year old, and the Stud Company a well-crown, handsome brown colt with black points—a perfect picture.

Class 10. For the best entire, 7 entries. — M. Auckland Stud Co., Elgin (imported), by Luck's All—Champion of Scotland ; 2nd, John Miuchison, Young Emperor, by Em peror, dam Maggie Lauder, by Prince Charlie—Blanche. Highly commended : J. Bainbridge, Breadalbane. Class 11. For the best entire foaled since August 1, 1877.—15t, Mark Smith, Young Derby, by lord Derby (imported), dam Fanny, out of Queen j 2nd, J. Baiubridge, Young Blytbe, by Duke, out of Ta»manian mare.

Claua 12. For the best entiie foaled siace August 1, 1878, 4 entries.—lst, Walter Paul; 2nd, Auckland Stud Co., The Laird by Loch Fergus, dam Pcauty, by Prince Aithur. Highly commended : Janies Hunt by Champiou.

Class 15. For the best colt or gelding foaled since August 1, 1879, 3 cutries.— Ist D. McNicol, by Lord Derby, dam Blossom' by Matchless, out of Blossom, foaled l"th November, 1879; 2nd, Fitzpatrick Bros., by Champion, foaled 24th December, 1879. Class 16. For the best mare in foal or foal at foot, 5 entries.- Ist, J. Dilwortu, Kate • 2ud, J. Dilworth, Princess.

Cakeiace Houses.

The competition 13 as good in this de partment as could be desired. There were 40 entries last year in carriage horses and roadsters. On the present occasion there are 63. The familiar forms of wcll-enown racing and Hunt Club horses are to be seen including Saunterer, Connaught Kanger Harry Mount. Faugh-a-ball ash, Grey hound, Jonathan Wild, Vemw, Don Juan &c.

Class 27. For the best pair of horses under 15 hands 2 inches, the property of one owner, Mr Dclancy. Class 2S. For the best horse (mare or gelding), not under 15 hands 2 inches Class 29. For the best horse (mare or gelding, under. 15 hands 2 inches, 5 entries Class 30. For the best cab horse J. H. Palmer's Huntsman. '

Class 32. For the best mare in foal or foal at foot, W. J. Hurst. Class 33. For the best filly or gelding, toaled since August Ist, '77, 3 entries Class 34. For the best, filly or geldm* foaled since August '78, 3 entries.— 1, Robert Monro's eh t, by Young Performer, dam Blue Bell; 2, James Rout, by Young Per

former ;hi g niy «mmrjuc£u, dames Wal< lace, by Merrylegs. Class 36. For the best hack, msre or gelding, up to 11 stone, 7 entries.—l j C hn Lennard's Vennu; 2 Nicholas J, Hunt's Gyro, n?oA ; highly commended, J, VV Bnl ler's Onyx. ' w' Class 37. For the best hack, up to 19 stone, 5 entries. Class 38. For tho best lady's horse a entries. ' Class 39. For tho best hunter, mare or gelding, up to 11 stone, 8 entries. Class 40. For the best hunter up to 14 stone, S. Morrin, Don Juan, Class 41. For the best pony entire urnW 14 hands, Gifford and Evans, Prince. Class 42. For the bc9t pony mare under 14 hands. * Class 43. For tho best cob (mare or geld ing) not exceeding 14 hands 2 inches 4 entries, ' Class 44. For the best boy's pony (mars' or gelding) not exceeding 13 hands 2 inche. 11 entries. • Extra Stock. Brewer's dray horse, F. Lawry, A Champion Cup, Value fifty guineas, presented by Messrs T. and 8 Morrin for the best blood entire or colt Auckland Stud Company, '

CATTLE : SHORTHOBNS. Judges—Messrs J. N. Williams J Wallace, and Thomas Bishop. ' Stewards—Messrs W. Bainbridge j Wallace, and A. Buckland, jun. ' '

The show of cattle would have been a most disgraceful burlesque, but for Mean* Morrin, Morrin and Studholme, and Fisher & Co., -who (in the shorthorn department) exhibited in every class, thus filling the pens and helping to make the show a sue cess. Six months ago there would have been some excuse for farmers keeping their cattle at home, as infected stock baa been landed in Auckland—a circumstance which we trust will not again be repeated. A representative of a Victorian runholder is now in Auckland trying to eel the port of Auckland thrown open again to shipments of Victorian stock, but tbe tar. iners do not like the idea of it, coutendinJ that recent lessons should be sufficient warning to cause the unclean thin* to be avoided. Auckland can boast of equaily as high quality stock us the Australians as was shown by two local bred bulls which gained first prizes in their respective classes (and one of them champion prize) at the New South Wales Metropolitan Show and as one of these two bulls was previous]* beaten by another Auckland bull (Messrs Morrin's) it shows what this country can produce, and that we can beat them on their own show grounds.

Indeed, some lots of cattle sent over hftre were a disgrace to tho "other side," beine ill-grown scrubbers, lean and ill-favoured kine, not worth sending to a boiling down establishment; and when they also brine into this virgin country the dreaded cattlo disease, well may the farmers cry,; ff The Lord preserve our shores from such Aostra- Han cattle 1" It is not out of place to make these strictures as since last show, certain herds were swelled by Australian importa tions of an undesirable character. To this cause may probably be attributed to the absence of Mr Fantham's splendid short horn cattle, and it may also have influenced Messrs Mac Lean and others. We therefore give them the benefit of the excuao, tnoßeh itjis generally admitted that there is no such thing at the present time in the Auckland province as plcuro-pnenmonia. This year Messrs Morrin are the premier exhibitors, their pure bred shorthorn representatives' being much admired, and constituting one. third of the entire lot shown.

Hkekfoeds, We call the attention of farmers to this department, and ask them if they are not ashomed of themselves. Eleven special classes were arranged as usual for exhibitors of Hereford cattle, of whom there should be a considerable number, but the only exhibit is the young pedigree bull calf Sir John, by Sir James, not yet a year old, yet he has the whole of the Hereford department to him self, and but for the exhibits in the short-

horns by an auctioneer and' two wealthy firms of tradesmen or merchants in Queen street, we should also have had to chronicle

as the solitary exhibitor one farmer ex hibiting one solitary bull in the short-horn class. Farmers complain of the want of sympathy between city folks and the country, and an agricultural and pastoral Show is held; townspeople flock out in crowds to .see the farmers'pets, the big bolls and the 600-gallon milch cows, which Mr Robert Robertson . told the Cambridge farmers were to be seen at Otahuhu, and when the multitude have burst into thn spacious Showgrounds they sec (he farmers' exhibits of abort-horn cattle and Hereford cattle. In the first department there is one bull, bred by Mr Fantham, Waikato, ex hibited by Mr Day, and in the other Mr J. S. Graham's bull calf, and those are the things our mighty farmers get a congrega tion of people together to see-for towns people would not go to Ellerslie to see shop goods. Other live stock is better; i hones first-rate; but we are now referring onlyjto cattle of the two ordinary breeds'.

Class 59. For the best ball calf 6 months old, and under 12 months—John S. Graham, Sir John by Sir James, Ist prize. ■ *7/

Any Other Pube Breeds. Devons, Aldemcys, and' Ayrshire* are distinct breeds of cattle, not by any means common in this colony. The Devons are neat, small-framed, considered very advan tageous to tiie butcher in a warm climate, involving less waste. Ihe heifers exhibited had quite a miniature unique appearance. Four Ayrshire cows exhibited in one daw are much admired. This breed -of .cattte is very suitable for persons with small areas ot grass land near town. The Aynhires are quite docile animals, easily handled, and the milk is of high quality. There were some very pretty Alderneys exhibited. . Class 70. For the best bull calf, 6 months old, and under 12 months. Class 71. For the best cow, 3year*old and over. Three entries. Class 73. For the best heifer 1 year old and under two years. Class 74. For the best heifer six months old and under 12 months. ~, ~ Aldernsys. ~ Class 78. For the best bull.. Class 79. For the best cow. Class 80. For the best heifer, two,year» Class 81. For the best bull, D. Nolan. Ayrsbibes. .-< i; Class S2. For the best cow, 4 entries. Gra.de Cattle. There are some excellent exhibits of grade Class 88. Cows 3 years old andj over, excited the keenest competition, there being eleven entries. This department hefpeato atone in some measure for the absenee,of exhibits in other classes previously referred to. Class 84. For the best bull 3 years oldand over, 4 entries. Clacs 85. For the best bull 2 years oldand under 3 years, 3 entries. Class 87. For the best bull 6 months old and uudcr 1 year, 4 entries. , Class 83. For the best cow 3 years old and over, 11 entries. s Class 89. For the best heifer 2 years old and under 3 years- J. Dilworth, Topsy, by Robin Adair. 'J Class 91. For the best heifer 6 months old and under 12 months. Class 92. For the best cow in mUk. Class 93. For the best Provincial bred fat ox—E. and W. Hellaby. Class 94. For the best provincial bred fat cow, C. J. Storey. Class 95. For the two best fat oxen, 5 Class 9G. For the two best fat cows. t Class 97. For the best fat calf for bntober* 9 purposes only, not exceeding 8 weeks oWi Judges-—Messrs Melville Smith, E. Cofter and J. Newmau. Stewards—Messrs C. ilill, and There is a good suow of Liucoln-sheep; our best breeders having come forffwo with excellent -representatives of their In horse stock and cattle, the Auckland Province can hold its own against the best that can bs brought forward. This climate must also favour sheep breeding if we may ..,' judge from the success which Mr James Wallace of Papatoitoi achieved at the Sydney Exhibition, beating not only the South Island but also Australian rivals with the fleece he sent. There are sheep penned from various districts, viz., Cambridge, Ohaupo, Three Kings, Waiuku, Papakura, Papatoiroi, and Mangare, e» ' that considerable interest will be felt in the result whic'i at this early hour is not kuown. Mr Jas. Wallace is the only exhibitor ot Leicester sheep; Mr A. Auckland of Cots wolds ; Mr Wallace aud Mr May of long wools ; and Messrs. Moirin of Shropshire downs. The only competitors for the New Zcalaud Loan and Meicantilo Agency Com pany's Cup being Mr Jag. Wallace and M' ]'|f| Buckland. Mi Wallace won their cup las' year at the Cambridge Show.

I.INCOLKS. Class 9S. For the best ram, 9 entries.—VJj H. H. D. FergussoD, shorn .November, 1879;! 2, Joseph May, shorn October, 1879 ; coma mended, K. H. D, Fergusson, sb.oro.-iSj November, 1879.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY NOVEMBER 8,



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