SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

« water!™B Evenln?.o.33l a WAXlEK^ T( . lllorri)w Morning, 1.31 NBET—This Evening. 6.55 /NRIBE.—To-Morrow Morning, 4.10 _ OON'S AGE.—Last Quartor, 35th, 111 pm.

ARRIVALS.

I.ABT EVENING. Glenelg, a s„ Farquha"-, from Tauranga Argyle, b.b„ Crawford, from Whangarei Comerang, p.s., Da'o, from Naplor. to-day. Ethel, brl orantlno, Ayr 63. from Oamaru Waitaki, B,s, Kdlo, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

LAST evening. Glenolg, 5.8.. Farquhar, for Tauranga Ruby, sohooner, Lambert, for Russell to-day. Sovereign, sohoonor, Hooper, for Russell Argyle, 5.8., Crawford, for Whangarei.

IMPORTS.

Per Eatelle. from Dunodin-10 saokslbsof. GBO bags and sackß flour, 100 boxes oandles. 0 cosl bo <oa 75 sacks oatmeal. For Oanmni-920 sackß and bags flour.lso snokf oatmeal, GOO sacks oats, 350 sacks bran, 100 sacks wheat.

EXPORTS.

Per Glonlora. for Nnpior—2so casks comont For London-210 tons manganese.

Inwards Coastwise—Perseverance, from Waiheke; Klslnore, from Tuirua; Howard, from Whangarei; Julia Pryce, from Thames; Oarolie, from Toirna; Mercury, from lairaa.

Outwards Coastwisis. - Psrseveranoe, for Waiheke, Ocotiki. for Mercury Bay; Golden Isle and Julia Pryce, for Kuasell.

Tho brig Firofir is loading with coal at Now castle for this port.

Tho brigantino Myrtlo cloarod at the Customs to-doy for Tonga. Passengers :—M. Birkett. H, Kaathopo, M. Lynch and Miss Lombard.

Tho Bohooner Opotlkl is endeavouring to open up a trario between Auokland and Walros, Hawkos' Buy. She has already mndo two trips, and sho will leave on the third about Monday next.

Tho Argyle from Whangarei brought tho following passengers: — Mrs MoKenzia, Miss MoKonsie, Mr and Mrs Squorrell, Mrs Buck hnrdt. Messrs Kinlnyson, McMillan, Cooko, Vivan, Lawry, McKenziu, Matthews, Goose man, Grconleaf, Haincy, Malbono, Atkln, and 0 steerage.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Hlnemoa, s.s., Fairohild, from Wellington

DEPARTURES.

Rowona, b.b., Amodoo, for Waitara

The Hlnemoa, with tho Hon. the Premier and sovoral other passengers, arrlvod to-day.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, yesterday. Palled : Hawoa, for tho North. Passengcrj: —Mies Chilman, Mr and Mi J Bock, Hon. Mr Rolleston, Messrs Garrard, Thompson, Dixon, Forgus, and live steerage. TIMAR V ■ yesterday. Arrived: Annie Bow, and George Nohlo barquentino, from Newcaotlo. Sailott : Kstel'o barquentlne, for Westport.

Dunedin, this day. Arrival: RO3 Loge, 103 days out, from Foo Chow.

Tauranga, this day. Airived: Glenelg, from Auckland, at 1 p.m.

COMMERCIAL.

EvkNiTju Star Offiok, Friday. WMossrs Carbine's and Lushor held their usual Friday's sale, which was not so well attonded owing to the expected arrival of tho Governor. Poultry: Fowls fetch from 2s Id to Is bd: canaries. 5s to7s6d. Produce: Maize,coast,3s; Fiji, 2s 9d; oats, 2s 2d; oatmeal lid; flour, lis lOd; cheese, 2d to 6d, according to quality; hams and bacon, from 5d to 7d; new potatoes, 2s Id to is 6d; old. 2s lOd.

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

MR ALFRED BUCKLAND'S WSEKLY RWORT.

At the Haymarket, on Friday last, loose hay brought from Is 6d to 2s 9d the cwt.; barley. 2s 6d the bushel; spring cart and harness, £21; buggy. £19; medium draught horses, from .17 to £28; small-sized horsea. from £7 10s to £9. rlrtl»g hnraen, £9 to £20 each. Ihe Bale Of wool, hides, and skins, on Tuesday was numerously attended, and eager bidding throughout obtained. Pricos wore from Id to lid higher than at the ear.ier sales last year. Fleeoe wool, washed, brought from Is to 13Jd ; in grease, from 8d to 9id the lb.; locks and piooes from 3}d to s}d the lb.; sheepskins in full wool, from is to 6s Id each; hides were also in lwtter inquiry, and brought from 3}d to id the lb.: tallow, lis Gd to 23s (id tho cwt. The special sale at Mr W. Morrison's, Pake kobo. -was numerously attended by the resident neigfcbours, and t.o stock -was all freely com peted for, and satisfactory prioes obtained. 'Jfhere wa3 no bidding for tho farm at the auction, but £6 an acre was afterwards offered for 100 aores, but declined; £v 10s is the prlco The regular Drury salo, on Wednesday, was very fully supplied with stock. So many were offered that it became dark before all could be sold, and some were held over for Wednesday next at Papakura. There was a full attendance of buyers, and tho prlcos obtained were tho highest of this season, particularly for well bred heifers. At Remuera, on Thursday, dairy oattlo at thoir profit were dull of sale. A number of calves were yarded.and in good Inquiry. They brought from iOs to 55s each. Fat catt'o were in larger supply than usual; 119 yurded, mostly medium and light weights of good quality. Prioes were steady from 203 to 283 tho lOOlbs., being about Is lower than last week. Sheep were In full supply, and with a downward tendency. Prioes realised abo-it 2jd the lb., 600 wethers, overland from Napier, averaged 103 6d each. Lambs were in modorate number only, and much {lower Inlprice. i'lgs yarded were of rough quality, but if in condition in good request.

MESSRS HUNTER AND NOLAN'SWEKKXY RETORT.

Horses.—There has been continuod activity in the market,' and a good many have changed hands. At the Durham yards, on Friday, abovo an average number wero entered; competition was good throughout tho sale, and prices were sustained, and for good upstandinor young stock an advnnco was givon. Wo quote—Haoks, £G 10nto£18; light harness horses, £11 to £21 10s; medium draught, £2110s to £30. Cattle.—The supply has beon good, but the demand languid, and consequently prioes have barely been sustained. At Nowmarket, on Tuesday, notwithstanding tho heavy rain, there ■was agood muster of Btook. and largc^ttendance of buyers; but prices, particularly for fatistock, had a downward tondenoy, and fluctuated much, a markod relative difference in value being obtained for top sorts, while indifferently fatted wero neglected. Pricos ranged from 20s to 263 per lOOlbs. Thore has.been no appreciable difference in value of stores during tho month, and dairy cows were poorly represented at New market on Tuesday. Sheep.—Scarcely an avoraga numbor wero yjrded on Tuesday. Tne demand was steady, and there waß no noteworthy alteration in value. Lambs were scarce, but did not reach the price expeoted by vendors, and ranged irom Cs to 15s 3d. . _ .„ Pigs wore rather senrco, but did not appre ciably ndvanee in value.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Wholesale. Retail. s. d. s. d. s. d. s do nutter, fa.lb 0 8-0 0 Milk, quart 0 4-0 0 Best Dairies 0 9—o 0 Buttor, fs, lb 10 o—l 0 Butter, sit, lb 0 0-0 0 Butter, salt 0 10-0 9 Cheese (now) 0 s—o 6 Cbeese(col.) 0 8-0 0 Do., Cant. 0 6-0 0 Eggs,doz... 1 0-0 o Bms.doz. 0 10—0 0 Lard, lb .. 0 o—O 1 0 _!rd!lb(tinslo 7-0 8 Fowls,each 2 6-3 6 Bacon and Hams, Ducks, each 2 6—3 0 B . rovlnclal 0 7—o 10 Geese, each So—7 n Canterbury Hams Turkeys .. S 0-7 o and Baoon (In Bicon, lb.. 0 10—1 , cloth) .. 0 lOi-1 0 Hams, lb .. 1 0-1 d Bread, id to lid per 2lb loaf Jams, per ease. 5 doz. 30s to 32s 6d. BButter continues very plentiful; and eggs are modoratoly supplied. Butcher s Meat; Retail.

b. d. s. d. Roasting Beef 0 5 too 7 Boding Beat 0-1 — 05 Mutton, hind-quarter .. .. - 0 o—o 11 „ fore-quarter 02J- 0 3 tamb^lndTnStor{P° r 10-50 PorkandVeal 0 6-0 7 Steaks - 0 6— 0 8 Chops and Sausages .. .... 05— 0 6 Tallow best (wholesale)—mutton, 303; mixed, to 255. Flour Market. Wholesale. £ c. d. Buperflne Flour, silk dreasod, por ton.. 13 0 0 Fine Flour, ditto, household .. .. 12 0 0 Sharps (scarce), per ton 5 10 0 Adelaide, per ton .. .. «13 10a -It 0 0 Oamaru, per ton .. .. ... .. 12 0 0 Dunedin, per ton .. .. '.. £U-12 0 0 Canterbury, per ton.. .. .. £11-12 0 o Bran (scarce) per ton . soksinoludod).. 010 0 Cabin Bread 18 0 0 Oatmeal,. mJtStii „° „ Pearl Barley £20-21 0 0 Hay and Corn Market. Wholesale. b. d. s. d. &s. &s. Maize ,a"d.) 3 3—o 0 Hay, me'dow 11 (OaU none ton prossad 5 0-0 0 iS'iin.) 2 6-2 0 Lucerne, do None " (Coast) 2 0-3 0 Straw (load) 0 18-1 10 riata ..2 0-2 3 Chaff .. ..110-5 0 Wheat (fowl) 3 6-1 0 Hay (oaten) 5 10-0 0 Potatoes: Local, all used up. Canterbury downward teudenoy), nominal. Oamaru, £2 to 3' Retail. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. Maize bushels 6-3 9 I Luoorno. cwt.7 C-. 0 Date ditto .._ 3-2 0 Oaten, ditto 6 0-7 0 BraSi lOOrtfl 0 0-6 0 Straw, ditto 3 0-i 0 V^eat (fowl) 3 3-3 6 I Chaff, ditto 5 6-6 0 Hay! owl? .6 0-6 61 Potat'os.ditto i 6-5 0 Seeds Retail. s. d. B. d. b. d. b. d. Rvnerasa ... 0-6 0 Cocksfoot.bl.6 0-8 0 ulfifndo. .8 0-0 0 Trefoil, lb. 0 0-0 0 HedOlover.lbO 9-0 0 Ratstall, lb. 1 6-0 0 WhiteCloverl 1-0 0 Timothy.lb. 0 G-0 JUsvke lb .1 2-0 0 Lucerne,lb. 16-0 0 cowtrrnss. lbl 0-0 0 Rape, lb ..0 5 0 0 wffiabks in quantity, 3s 3d to 3s.Sd oach; corn sacks. 8s to 9s fid per dozen Fencing wire $n . 6 7 and 8. assorted. £16 10s to £17 per ton jnos.o. '• »" BOIIiDINO MatbK ials. Timber.—Boards and Scantling. 100 ft., best lis flfl • HEcond class, 7s 6d ; best planed, tongned md grooved 13s 6d ; second-class ditto,9s Gd- Smia: Cargo; best, 9s; sooond-clasa, ss. Bauik, Palings, sft (sap', 10s; sft (heart) 139-6 ft. 13a Tl-tree Rails, £3 10s per 100; Puriri Posts. £6i 103; Shin ales, lis per 1.000; Hobart Town Mings. sft, 18s; 6ft, 20s ; Hobart Town n r ßi.oop; Town Yards, £2 15s: delivered. £210s. Drain pipes, Der 100, inches bore), 30s; i inches, lis: 3 inchos 9s: inches, £210s per 1,000 socket glazed pipes, 18 Inches £s6d per foot; 15 inches. 2s per foot; 12 Incheß, is 6d per foot; 9 inches, Is per foot; 6 inches, 6d per foot; 1 inches. 4d por foot. Limk, slacked. Is por bushel; quick limo in sack, Is (id to 2a. Coal and Firewood Markkt. Coal.—Newcastle (ship's side), cargo Jis per ton-yard, 40s to 455. Bay of Islands, at.yards, 2oa 6d • scree. cd t 28s Od; ditto at the mine, 12s; ship s side 23sfid. \Valkato,atmine,ss; in Auckland 17s 6dl to 225; Tauplri, at mines, lis «d to 12s; at *£$,MM m: delivered, 25a to 28s. Wiuigarei.

at mine, 8s Gd.; yard (steam), 17s; hoi'-ehold, 225. Miranda, at yard (household), 18s; steam, 18s. Knmo (housoholdl, 28s, 30s delivered; steam, 235. Firewood.—Uncut, at wharf (oargo), 8s to 9a per ton; delivered, 13s ; cut, Us to lGs. Manures. Bonkdust, Xl to £9 ; Peruvian, C 18; Huon Guano, small lots, £6, bans inoludod; Moxlcan Gnnno, none; Maldon Island Guano, Si! to £3; Supor-Phosphato £9 to £10. Kauri Gum and Flax Market. Gum rather flrmer. Tho following salos have beon oireoted sineo last Friday :—Good ordinary Kaipara and Whangarei at £34 to £30, Wai kato £28 to £30. East Coast. £35 to £10: rccoipts for November, so far 310 tons. FLAX.-Finest .uality £'20-£2 i porton Flax.—Medium .. .. 17 „ Tow I?rv* •• „ Fungus 3.1. per lb

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Closb as Under:— This Day. For Wangarol Heads and Wangarol, per Argylo, at 1 p.m. For Wangarei Heads and Wangarel, por Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Thames, por Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday. 20th instant. ForWalwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, Walpu, and Mangapai, per Hose Caaoy, at 10 a.m. For Waltara, per Lalln Rookh, at 10.5 a.m. For Aitu, per Transit, at 11 a.m. For Tairua, per Mercury, at 11 a.m. For Thames, per Rotoinahana. at 5 p.m. Monday, 22nd instant. For Waihoko and Coromandel, per Coromantlcl, at 11.30 a.m. For Rußsell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, at 1 p.m. For Tauranga aud Opotlkl, per Waitaki, at i p.m. Tuesday. 23rd instant. For Taranaki and Southern porta, por Hawou, at 8 a.m.

3 B. BISS. Chief Postmaster

BIRTH.

YOU"> TG.—On November 10th, at her residence, Richmond Road, Ponsonby. tho wife of Roborl Young, of a daughter.

DEATH.

FOURNIKR.—On Novomber 17. 1880, Louis Fournicr, watchmaker, jeweller, &c; agod 16 yours. The funeral will leavo his late residence, bottom of Newton Road, at S p.m. to diy (Friday), 19th instant. Frionds please accept this invitation.—Home papers pleaso copy.

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

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1830.

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

Mr Thomas 11. ghes, Q.C., the author ot "Tom Brown's School Days," the friend of Cauon Kinjjalcy, is the prime mover in a novel colonisation scheme. There has been formed an English Emigration Association, which has acquired 300,000 acres of land, extending through four counties in Eastern Tennessee, and there the first American Colony of the Association will find a home. The purchased tract of country is a fertile plateau in the valley of the Cumberland River; and it has been surveyed and laid out in farms; hotels, nurseries and orchards have been commenced; and extensive reserva tions have been made lor parks. So far the arrangements are precisely those with which wo are all perfectly familiar ; the pecu liarity of the scheme has yet to appear. It consists in this :—The intention of the founders is to plant in the United States a vigorous offshoot from England which shall have strength enough to remain unin fluenced by its new surroundings. The colonists are, by their English habits and system, to show their neighbours what Eng lish pluck and resolution can do. Toattaiu these ends t\xo personnel of the new settle ment will be choice and select. It will be drawn from the substantial middle classes of the old country, from the tenant-farmers, the wealthier tradesmen, the comfortably sitnated manufacturers. "Youugcr i-ons" will find another addition to the confined 1 range within which they can with dignity display their talent?. It will bo the paradise ot tho educated, the cultured, and the capitalist; the mechanic and the labourer are not called upon to share its joys and advantages. The very name proposed for the young colony is suggestive; Mr Hughes has christened it Rugby. Presumably the example of the new Rugby is to have great i .oral effect upon the vast continent surrounding it. The novelty of the scheme will no doubt recommend it to a number sufficient to make it a success at tho outset, and many will now leave their homes to find others in the far West who never before con templated the change. But it ia very questionable whether the objects at present enthusiastically aimed at will eventually be attained. The new settlers will have exactly the same diffi culties to contend with as their predecessors. They will not find that the forest vanishes before their axes by any magic influence, or that the virgin soil is brought into culti vation by any royal rapid method. The same surroundings will enwrap them, most probable with, in tho long run, the same results. The colonists go to teach the Americans many valuable lessons ; but it is (very likely that the Americans may not appreciate such kindness; they may imagine that the position ot things should be reversed, and that the newcomers should take the place of lear ' ners, not of masters. It has been pointed «

nut that bands of Scotchmen, Norwegians, Germans, and othcrs,have made settlements with similar objects to those entertained by Mr Hughes and his followers, and have been obliged in course of time to submit to the inovitablo.and own American inlliiences tooßtroug for their peculiar Usages and pre judices. Much friendly advice of this description lias been tendered the now colonists through the newspapers, and they have been told that the sooner they forget that they are English tradesmen and gentry tho more likely thoy will be to suc cocd. Whatever tho ultimate result ot the venture may be, the now Rngbyaris will probably keep themselves exclusive and select for some time to cßuic \ aud their operations will be well worth watching. Tho fact that this organisation is setting out from England with every prospect of siiccecdingsliggcststwothings : that the tide of emigration has not ceased to How thence ; and that the United States presents potent advantages to not a few, to, indeed, the majority. The intelligence, the morality, thorosolut ion—not to speak of the money— which arc gathered in and around the Rugby of Tennessee would prove a benefit to any country ; and the United States may be congratulated on their having given her tho preference. The emigrants might have found a home in lands where they could still breathe Knylisli air, and enjoy their distinctive customs and institutions without fear of being nt last absorbed iuto the surrounding mass ol foreigners; but their deliberate choice has led them in another direction. It is certain that America is now well to the front as a field for emigration from England,|nnd Unit Australia and New Zealand are too much in the background, There is mote than one reason for tliis state of all'aiis, which, however, wn do nnt intend to investigate now. AYe leavo it to the thinkers amongst us to ponder over the causes, none of which, apparently, are very abstruse or far to lind.

TIIE position of Mr Berry during a recent debate iv the Victorian Assembly was one of the most humiliating ever occupied by n Minister of tho Crown in any Colony of the Empire. The character ot the debate for cibly rcmiuds one ot tlnwu scenes which aro occasionally witnessed in the American Legislatures, where the whole Civil Service has been subject to the fluctuations of political parties, and the great elections imve divided the wholc|eountry into two geat hostile camps engaged in a civil strife for the loaves and llshcs of office, ill which even the miserable appointment of a country postmaster has been scrambled for, it was after one of these, battles of oilier, seekers that a needy politician with a host of poor relations, when accused of prostituting his ollice for personal and family aggrandisement ami prolit, ia said to have asked what was the good of ollice if it did not euable a man to make provision for those who had the strongest claims upon his patronage, his friends nnd relatives. Tho statement attributed to the Senator may be a satire on American politicians, but -i non c vera <• lien t.avalo. Mr Deny was placed in the humiliating poaitiou of being called upon to defend the appointment of his two sons and his father-in-law to lucrative posts in tho Civil [service of Vic toria, cue of the sons having failed to pass the junior Civil Service exami nation, a fact which Mr lierry attributed to the young man's extreme nervousness. It was shown that tho persons referred to had been appointed by successive stages over the heads of superiors without passing through the prescribed ordeal of examina tion, and this at a time when retrenchment was one of tho professed objects of the Perry policy. Mr Berry defended these appointments aud promotions ehieliy on the ground that they wcro made by one of his colleagues, and that his relatives were promoted on their merits ; but lie admitted that what he contended was a right thing had been done iv a wrong way. "If a man's family is to bo attacked iv the way mine has been," sorrowfully remarked tho Premier of Victoria, "it's better that they should break stones on tho road rather than enter tho Public Service." Nothing but a deep sense of the humiliating circumstances could wring such an utter ance from a man occupying tho high and dignified positiou of a chief Executive ollicer of a great colony. " When any politician takes the stand I have takeu he is excluded from all open ings for his family," whined Mr Perry, " I could not apply to the banks, nor to the merchants, large landowners, or to the principal professional men, because every one of them wero political opponents." In other words, Air Berry is forced to admit that his po'icy has arrayed against him all the most influential classes of Vic -1 totia, which is a very painful con fession, aud supposing Mr Berry's policy to be dictated by honesty and a con scientious regard for the inteicsts ot the colony, not very flattering to the political morality of our neighbours. There have been frequent accusations used against Ministers in this colony of improper patronage in the appoint ments to tho Civil Service, but the ouly ilagrant instance that occurs to our recollec tion of a Minister of the Crown having been placed iv a positiou similar to that occupied by Mr Perry was when Sir Julius Vogel was called upon to defend the appointment of his father-in-law to the post of Colonial Architect. The occurrence was strongly deprecated by the older members of the Legislature, who looked back with regret to tbo timo when the New Zealand Parlia ment was regarded as a model de liberative assembly ; and we do not think it is likely to be repeated. Such scenes as that which disgraced the Victorian Assem bly are not likely to increase tho respect for ropreseutatsve institutions iv the minds of the people, or to raiso the reputation of the Colonies in the eyes of persons abroad. The party fight between a premier and ex-premier and leader of the opposition in the Victorian Parliatncnt.ovcr the appointment of two youths and an old man to positions iv tho Civil Service, may indirectly open up tho grave constitutional question which underlies it, but it is nevertheless a striking proof of the bitterness of party politics in the colonies, aud of the petty mcaua to which recourse may be had to weaken a political opponent.

Up to the time of going to press 11.M.5. Danro, with Sir Arthur Gordon and staff, had not been signalled. While waiting the procession of the Circus Compauy, a lady who was seated on the top of Mr Prater's verandah in fcihort land-strect, fell through tho skylight. Her fall was broken, but Mr England's child was slightly injured by the broken glass. The magnificent circus in all its grandeur passed through the city between three and four o'clock this afternoon, and was witnessed by thousands of people We leave the description until our next impression. The final meeting of creditors in tho estate of Edwin Bmney, auctioneer and commission agent, lately of the Thames, was to have been held to-day, but at the appointed time a sufficient number of persons did not put in au appearance, and it therefore lapsed. The debtor will now have

to apply, under the 181 th section of the Act, for his discharge. At the weekly meeting of tho Cattle Board held this morning, a letter was read from Mr J. E. Pounds askiug the Board to re-consider its decision with reference to the quarantining of Mr Horwood's horned cattle from Victoria. After some discussion it was resolved " that the conditions or regulations coutained in the resolution of the sth instant, regulating the importation of stock from Australia, be euforced." There was a full attendance of the Board, every member being present. Mis Arnold returns her sincere thanks to her friends who so kindly assisted her by giving her a benefit concert iv Lorne strcet Hall. She also desires to ac knowledge the sum of £1G 9s as tho pro ceeds. "W.G.G." writes that the decision by vote of a majority of the mectiug at Mr Dcnnes' recitation competition last night was not satisfactory, aud suggests that two competent judges should bo appointed iv future to decide.

Mr Mart hew Walsh is the successful tenderer for certain works for the Waikato Land Association, Woodlands. Ihe next trip of the Fishing Association has been postponed till Saturday, the 27tli instant, on account of the state of the tide. A fine mob of 47 head fat cattle, the property of Messrs Motrin and Studholme, have passed through Hamilton on their way to Auckland. The cattle are from the Lockerby estate.—"Waikato Times." As Mr Watson, of Papatoitoi, and two of his daughters were steadily going along Hob son-street in a trap about ten o'clock this morning the horse suddenly took fright and bolted, ruuning against the milk cart of Mr James A. Campbell with considerable force. Thn trap was partly turned over and Mr

Watson precipitated into the road, while his daughters clung to the seat. The horse was I stopped by several boys. It was discovered that Mr Watson had sustained rather s- "■<• cuts ou the head aud hand, from »- ii •-., j blood was streaming. He was assisted :.. to I the Scotia Hotel, aud Dr. llooper imroedia- j tely sent for. That gentleman attended without delay, and rendered such medical service as the case needed. >

The Government has signified its willing ness to permit the children of the Industrial Homo to bo located on tho island of Motuihi for a couple of months, as they were last year. The committee are there fore making arrangements to have them conveyed down nest week by steamer. The Energetic Minstrel Troupe gave a concert end dance last night in the Whau Public Ball for the benefit of Mi's Arnold, which altogether was successful. Mr Margrave Came out with two now comic character songs, which were received with great applause. Ballads were successfully rendered by Messrs Fell, Leslie, Buchard, and others interested the auditory with a series of popular ballads, and every item was meritorious. Dancing was kept up with much spirit until midnight. The Circus management have opened a ticket ollice at the Auckland Music Ware house, This will be a great convenience to visitors, preventing the crushing and crowd ing which usually takes place at the doors of these mammoth shows. Tho opening performance will be given to-morrow afternoon. Doors open at one o'clock, and at seven in the evening. A concert including old English ballads of a superior nature and under distinguished patronage is announced to take place on Monday evening, 2!>th inst., at the New market Hall, in aid of tho funds of the Newmarket Literary Competitive Institute. The soloists will comprise tho more prom inent members of St. Marks (Romuci.), St. Andrew's (Presbyterian), St. Paul's and St. Matthew's Church choirs. Mr Herbert C. ISrook will also sing and recite. The per formances will terminate witli a Hcreinilug < bulletin in one act and two tableaux entitled £.S. 1),, or " 'Tis money that makes the mayo to go," A full programme is annouueedto appear in the St Alt shortly. At the Oamaru Show yesterday, the cup for thoroughbreds was won by Mr .1. Hudson, of Duneiliu ; cup for Ayrshire cattle, by Mr James Gcmmoil, of Oamaru ; cup for merino slice]), by Mr McMastcr ; cup for Leicester sheep, ly Mosul. W. aud J. it. Parker ; cup for Lincolnshire, by Mr P. Rusael; gold medal for poultry, by Mr .lames Mitchell ; dairy produce, by Mr J. A. Taylor ; cup for agricultural imple ments, by Messrs Reed ami Cray ; cup for grain (open to growers only), by Mr N. Lane ; cup for tho grain (open to dealers or more bunts only), by Messrs J. and T. Meek ; and tile cup for seeds, by Messrs Council and Clowes. The proceedings at the birth of a member of tho Royal Family in Spain are rather curious. All tho dignntorics of tho Stain assemble in a room in the palace adjoining the lioyal chamber and await the event. At the recent birth of a Princess this ceremony was observed : When the Duke of Sexto announced to the assembly tho new:: of tho happy delivery of tho Queen, all looked towards the door of tho bed-chamber, and King Alfonso, his features Hushed with pleasure, appeared bearing the child, en veloped in cambric and lace on v splendid gilt tray. The President of the Council raised the veil which covered the infant Princess iv order to allow all present to see her. His Majesty received the wannest congratulations from his subjects who were present, aud also from tlio Foreign Repre sentatives. The members of the Auckland Garriek Club ropeated their dramatic entertainment last night for the benelit of tho Orphanages under very discouraging circumstances, the house being nearly empty. The Jlobson Maud gave their musical services outside, but these were iiietlectual upon tho sym pathies of the public. Tho drama of " Miriam's Crime," and the farce "Turn Him Out," formed the bill of fire. The plot of "Miriam's Crime" turns upon tho burning of a copy of Widow Wilson's will, which constitutes the crime, and the dis covery of the original document in a chest. The club mitfht have chosen a drama of higher merit with greater scope for display. The language throughout is exceedingly common-place, aud ([uite innocent of wit, sparkling thought, and moral point. Some of tho characters, however, were well re presented, the most untarul character being tlullins, a lawyer of the old school, which was altogether an admirable impersonation. Riles, by a young member of the club, a pattern saint, deserves commendation. The actor's peculiarly cohiic manner, and blending of shrewduesa with active buffoonery, kept the audience m roars of laughter ; especially the frequent repetition of his catch phrase " We've much to be thnukful for." Kis inflections and expres sions were extremely ludicrous, clever and provocative of laughter. Mr A. Smith represented the villain, Scumley, with efleet. It was a roughly drawn portrait, not a lofty or moral one, but faithful to the author's ideal. Bernard Reynolds, as the spendthrift, was rather too tame, but promising in an amateur. Daniel, us tho Irish servant, was wretchedly defi cient in his brogue, but a study of Hibernian may enable him to appear with more ad vantage in his next venture upon the stage. Tho part of Miriam was emotional, and fairly rendered by the youug actress. Mrs Kaby was a success. The whole closed with the farce of " Turn Him Out." We hope, however, that the Club will not be discouraged, but will pcrsovoro with con eisteuiy, &ud they may yet prove themselves worthy the name of Garriek. After the execution of Mencsclou, in Paris, his remains were conveyed to the Anatomical Theatre and subjected to a singular experiment. Dr. Sappey injected under the cutaneous tissue of the head some fresh drawn blood from the carotid of a living dog. 'The result was startling, for tho colour returned to the cheeks, there was a perceptible nervous tremor, while the lips slightly moved. The same treatment applied to the body produced no effect. The musical and recitative entertainment projected by Mr W. C. Dcnnes, and carried out last evening in the Pousouliy Hall, was pleasing in its scveralfeatures,and encourag ing to the young competitors. It was also well patronised by the ladies and gentle men of the district. The musical judges were Messrs Slater and Rhodes, both iuusiciaus,and eminently competent for tho task assigned to their judgment. The ladies' prize for singing was awarded to Miss Annie Gilliogham, who sang "Jessie's Dream," with successful efleet. The prize was well bestowed. Mr W. J. Morton suc ceded in winning the gentleman's machine, by his spirited song, "Arm ye llrave." Mr Martin McDeruiott gained the musical prize by his performance of the " Car dinal's March," tho playing of Miss Sued grass, a young lady of eight Buraincrs,being specially praised. Mr Edward Bloomlield carried off the prize for the able manner in which he recited " Nancy Bell." The whole was satisfactory, and conducted with fairness. During the competitive exercises Mr Dcnnes exhibited a series of beautiful photographic views of English and conti nental scenery, with brief explanations. A very pleasing concert was held iv the Coromandel schoolroon, on Friday eveniug, iv aid of the Tonic-Sol-Fa class, of the township. Tbo hail was beautifully deco rated for the occasion with Chinese lanlcrns aud evergreens. The singing of the young people was much admired, and highly creditable to the conductor, Mr Glendin- | ning. Tho exhibits of Mr Parish and Mr Herapath added greatly to the interest of the general entertainment. Refreshments were provided on a liberal scale, and the the following pieces were rendered with

skill and efficiency :—Misses De Curteret and Boyd, Mrs Gibbs, aud Messrs Clcndinning, French, Gibba, Burnett, and the children of the class very effectually rendered the following pieces : —First part: "Let us with a gladsome mind," "Jesus shall reign,"/' God of our Fathers," "Singinghis praise," "|PraisoHim all ye Heavenly, Choruses," "Jesus loves the children," " God bless our laud," " Praisu to the Lord," " Jerusalem, my glorious home." Second part: Hart song, "Come to the Fair;" duet, "List to the Convent Bells;" glee, "Toall you ladies;" part song, "Behold how brightly;" waltz (piano), "Der Rheinfalt;" glee, "Since first I saw your face;" duet, "U, could I tench yon warbling bird ;" part song, "Dame Burden;" part song, "Spring's bright glances." The National Anthem brought a very pleasant evening to a close. i he ISth meeting of the Otahuhu Mutual Improvement Association was held on Monday evening last. The attendance was very good. An essay was given by Mr W. Day on " Animal Intelligence." Mr Day related, a great many interesting anecdotes

aud illustrations of the wonderful gift of memory which some animals possess. The illustrations given were chielly of horses, dogs, and elephants. At the entertainment given by the members on Wednesday (10' th) there was a large attendance. Four scenes ftoui the " Merchant of Venice," including the " Trial Scene," and the farce " Numb-. One Round the Corner," were represented in character by the members of the Asso ciation, who, during the performance, were frequently and heartily ap plauded. The entertainment was also interspersed with instrumental music, songs, and recitations. Tho Association is greatly indebted to the Misses Elmsley, Miss flail, and the Misses Wallace for their efficient services in the musical department, and also to Mr M'Elroy, who came all the

way from Mercer to hell). "'" "'over r<;<' tations, "Clma Vcre tie A eie," and liit " Mpniar." wre vreatly appreciated. An >• >• .i' ■:.'■■ ;'!•• ■ nut evening's amusement ... !-lou^ht i. a close by singing the xt.itiotul Anthem. The eighth annual meeting of this thriving Association will be held on Monday, 29th November, when an essay will bo read, and committee and olli ccrs elected for the year ISSI.

A robbery was oflbctod on or about the 9th instant, at the Caledonia Hotel, and about £11 worth of jewellery taken from Mrs Bum's bedroom, The matter is in tho hands of Detective Jcflery, who is busy investigating the case, but up to this morning no arrest had been made.

The American Exchange at London re ports astonishing expenditni cs by Americans this year in Europe> aud, judging from their letters of credit, estimates the outlay of 60,000 travellers at £36,000,000. This is a prodigious sum, aud probably a great over estimate. Vaudeibilt, to be sure, has paid £S,OOO for one Meissenior, and is ransack ing Europe to furnish his new palatial residence in New York. Some travellers who started with £10,000 have had to replenish; but these sums represent the out lays of heads of families, aud not of every person in a party.Some Americans travel by special train, and they set up some of the most " artistic aud perfect private residences in Europe."

In the course of a long printed address to tho burgesses of Grahamstown, Mr W. Wilkinson, who is a candidate for the ollico of Mayor, refers in the following terms to contested elections :—The obnox ious part of the work might be avoided if candidates would be willing to lciVe the matter, as they ought to do. in the hands of the ratepayers, and let them determine who should hll the position, instead of seeking to attain it. There would then bo no necessity for a peisonal canvass. Such a method of gaining support is humiliating, whilst some pleasure might even be derived it candidates were content simply to leave the choice in the hands of the rate payers, and let them exercise to the fullest extent the freedom of the ballot box. The right-thinking, independent members of any community do not wish to see contests of an undignified, harassing or expensive character provoked. It is true there aro ito lie found in every community those who arc prepared to lay aside every principal of right and virtue in order to gratify peisonal friend ship or peisonal dislike, as tho case may be, irrespective of the weightier interests at stake. Sonic men will even sacrifice the best interests of a community to feelings which should be subservient on all occasions where the public good is concerned. Men are sometimes thrust iuto idiiees of trust ami responsibility who would not be trusted in tlio ordinary affairs of a com munity ; but it is only fair to entertain so high an opinion of tho morality and intelli gence of the community as to believe they would not wilfully and knowingly elect such men to positions of responsibility, and thus deliberately arrive nt the conclusion that it mukei no dill c rcucc to them whether their representatives are men of honour and high character or not."

To the Editor: Sir,—ln your sublcador of yesterday you make curtain statements contrary to facts, us the first portion of the work is now in the contractor's hands, and if funds are forthcoming the whole of the work will bo completed according to plans. As to your insinuation about cliquish), 1 can say that there is no outside influence brought to bear on any member of the Board to induce them to spend the rates elsewhere. Uiir only objection is to going in debt to the extent i)f three or four hundred pouuds for • his particular work, besides having to neglect the other portion of the district. If those who arc so anxious to have Pitt-street done can show where tho money is to come from to pny the contractor when llic work is finished, I for one shall be glad to see the work completed, but I do object to enter into a contract, and not be in a position to pay the contractor when tho work is done. —I inn, &c, Thomas Barnbs.— [We arc informed that the contract for the first portion of the work above re ferred to was only signed last night. The Board have acted wisely in thus acceding to the expressed wishes of the ratepayers, and if, us Mr Barnes states, they intend to pro ceed with the work, the cause of dissatis faction which the ratepayers have expressed will bo removed.—Ed. K.S.)

The final match for tho hand-ball cham pionship will tako placo tomorrow afternoon at Gleeson's Hotel, whon it will bo decidod who is tho champion of Auckland.—[ Advt.]

Scintillations.

•' Ho brief: for it is with words aa with sun beams : tho morn thoy are condensed, Uio de iper they bum."-SouTiiEY.

Rewi has settled tho Tolea on their land at Ngnmnko. To Whiti refused to speak to Mr Parris, telliujj him he would only speak to his masters.

A farmer named Daniel Trcmivin, at Car terton, has been remanded on a charge of rape on a young girl. Tho Rockland Station, Otago, has been sold for £251,000.

Tho Te Aroha gold Gold will be formally opened on the 25th iust. Ex-District Judge Weston has been pre sented with an illuminated address at Hoki tika, and leaves for Christchurch lo practice at tho bar.

Sir Julius Vogol has sent out a number of books as prizes for the public schools at Christchurch.

Mr L. C. Gnfic, of Waimate, has pur chased the racehorse Taipo.

At Flcmingtou this year it was computed that the dresses aud other garment* worn by tho fair sex cost considerably over £1.000,000. The harvest iv Western Australia does not promise well, and farmers aro discour aged. H.M.S. Wolverene and 11.M.5. Cormo rant will be in Sydney during tho Christmas holidays. The Sydney bowling team have bceu de feated by the Ballarat team. Mr John Shepherd, of Shepherd v. Dibhs notoriety, is a candidate for South Sydney. The number of the troops on the ground at the Flemiugton leview amounted to 3,022. The Bermagui mystery still continues, and uothingof a decisive nature has occurred which would lead io their fate becoming known.

A, Grceu suggests that Superintendent Hughes use the hose on the triumphal arch this evening, for tho purpose of freshening the evergreens and prolonging their ver nal ity. A lodge of Freemasons has just been opened at Kabul, Afghanistan, under the English Constitution.

Mr Fnruell, M.P., has opened a Masonic lodge at Grafton, under the so-called N.S. W. Constitution.

The question of dispensing with drummers in the French army is under discussion. Music is Biiid to monopolise too much fight ing power. A pans to the pit at Drury-lano Theatre, when Edmund Kcan was playing iv the " Merchant of Venice," sold the other day for £2 2s.

The reproductions of ancient Venetian glass have been purchased from the Italian Court for tiio Melbourne. Public Library at a cost of £11110.

The police, Mr Bright considers, are getting on. '1 hey not only constitute them selves theological critics, aud critics of free thought, but now aspire to become art critics-

Martin Tonus, a Belgian, at Colac, Vic toria, stabbed his wife in four places with a large butcher's knife, aud then cut his own throat. The woman is dyiug, but tho man will recover.

Cattle imported from Australia will be quarantined for 42 days on the island of Motuihi at the expense of the importers.

Tho children at the Industrial Home are to be sent to Motuihi for a couple of months.

The English entries for the Hop Bitters' prize to be rowed on the Thames on the 22nd inst. arc : - Laycock, Elliott, Black mail, Trickett, Nicholson, Cannon, Boyd, Higgins, 11. Clasper, and Anderson. The American entries so far arc Haulau and Boss.

The man who could'nt find his match went to his bed in the dark.

A lady-assistant in a glove shop was almost mad when a fellow asked her if she had any nice dark-coloured kids. A N cvada ball report says—Miss Honora X. was full of eclat; in fact, tho eclatcst lady present." Worried father—Don't forbid their staying out there and chatting. Just paint the gate every day. If you lose your breath, don't run to catch it; you can catch it sooner by standing still. A "free breakfast table "—Morning rations in a po'ico office. The man who leaves two thirds of a cigar in a dark nook on the frout door stoop when he gcas to see his girl will make a thrifty husband.

A frightful hone epidemic his been pre vailing in America, and with the greatest virulence iv New York. The disease at tacked O'OOO horses in New York city alone, aud 2000 iv Brooklyn and Jersey.

Grouse were very plentiful iv Great Britain this season. The Duke of Portland and his party shot within a week, at Lang well, nearly 2,500 brace of winged game. Mrs Bateman has cancelled her contract ■with McKcc Rankin at Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, in consequence of bin having discharged the American company and attempted to produce the " Danites" with a cheaper cast of English actors. Mrs Armstrong, the female missionary, in her farewell sermon to the Hawaiau Islanders said:—"l would gladly grasp each one of you by the hand, but the flesh is weak, _. I say farewell; great love to you all.

The Hop Bitters' Race.

Drawing for Heat - — Hanlan

Withdrawn.

(KEUTEIt'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

LONDON, November 17. The International Regatta for £1,000 worth of prizes, given by the American Hop Bitters Company, commences to-morrow, on the Thames. Four heats will bo rowed, aud afterwards a final contest will take place. The following is the drawing for the :—Laycock, Elliott, Hawdon and Barrier (sic). . S»oond Heat : —ltcilly, Wallace Ross, Largao, aud Feb/ (sic). Third Heat :—Smith, Hosmer, Gibson, and Anderson. FOURTH Heat :— Trickett, Nicholson, aud Clasper. , Tho course will be between Putney aud Cheswick ; distance of about three miles. llanlan has been scratched, aud will not take part in the regatta.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., KM.) WHOLESALE LARCENY. Lucrctia Jacob?, a middle-aged person, was brought up on a charge of larceny of 42 articles of wearing apparal, and domestic use, estimated iv value at £0, the property of George Lovcrock, in the month of September last. Prisoner pleaded guilty to stealing a portion of the articles, but not to taking the spoons, anti-niacassars, and a table cloth. Mr Partly said 37 of the articles had been traced to tho possession of the prisoner. As tho articles named by prisoner had not been discovered, he would omit them. Mr Lovcrock was removing to Tauranga, and left the articles in the care of prisoner, who had pawned many of them at ltae's pawn ollice. The unfortunate woman, in the absence of her husband, bad fallen into bad company and drinking habits. His Worship, considering that this was prisoner's second offence, sentenced her to four months' imprisonment with hard labour. ASSAULT AT EPSOM. Jap. Wheeler appeared to answer a charge of assaulting Eliza Jane lirigham at Epsom on the 4th hist.

Mr Tole appeared for defendant and pleaded not glilly. Mr Tyler, for complainant, asked that witnesses might bo ordered to leave the Court. and proceeded to say that defendant's con duct had been of the grossest character on more than one occasion. Mr Tyler then gave particulars, as will appear in evidence. There wuh not the slightest ground lor the assault ; aud ho believed that defendaut was suffering from some hallucination. Kliza Jane Bigham, wife of Robert llig ham, deposed that she had known defendant for years. On the 4th instant she was sitting on the grass with her child, when Wheeler came up and said to another man : See that b there ; she's aw , and that kid belongs to a darkie. lie thon picked up a big stone, aud, with an oath, siid he would knock her brains out. Wheeler invariably insulted her by some liltliy epithet whenever he met her. It had been going on almost for twelve months. He was in the habit of watching Mr Big ham away from home, and then commenced annoying her. She had no ill-will against Wheeler, but was desirous of protection. Cross-examined by Mr Tole : Had several witnesses present who witnessed the assault. Wheeler was for a short time in Mr Bigham's employ. Had never received presents from Wheeler. Never spoke to Mr Bent about Wheeler. The assault was committed in Williamson-street. Called him a loafer once, but nothing worse. Should have brought defendant up before, but witnesses said " Never mind, Mrs Bigham, Wheeler's an old fool, and as every body knows, ho is mad."

To Mr Tyler : Ho onco shook a whip' stock at her.

Mury Ann Malcolm deposed to tbe lan guage and conduct of Wheeler. Heard him say he would knock her brains out. Held up a large stone. She went between defendant and Mrs Bigham.

Thomas Means, iv the employ of Mr Bigham, and Elizabeth Jane Craig, a married woman, testified to the oll'ensive conduct of defendant against Mr3 Bigham. Robert Bigham spoke of insults on previous occasion", but was not present when his wife was assaulted on the 4th instant.

Mr Tole addressed the Court, and had he been instructed that the positive statemcuts of the witnesses were true, he should have advised defendaut to plead guilty. He would, however, call rebutting evidence.

James Wheeler, defendant, and Patrick O'Kecfe, aud another person, gave evidence that the language imputed to Wheeler was not used, and that Mrs Bigham threw a stone at Wheeler, aud that Miss Malcolm pushed l'.im iuto the ditch. Defendant was fined 20s and costs, and to find sureties, himself in £50 and two others in £25, to keep the peace for six mouths.

ACCIDENT IN HOBSON-STREET.

An accident which was fortunately not attended with any very serious couscquenecs occurred in Hobsou-street this morning. It appears that Mr Campbell's milkc<irt was going at a moderate pace up the road. There wore two boys named Collins aged 15 and 18 years respectively in the vehicle. At the same time, Mr Watson, of Papatoitoi, was driving down the street with his two daughters iv tho cart. He was also going ai a moderato speed. When the traps had approached each other closely, Mr Watson's horse shied and ran against the wheel of Campbell's cart :it reared on its hind legs, and placed its fore feet on it, cutting the spokes of the wheel about half-au-inch in. The shock injured the axle of Watson's cart, and threw the driver forward. The vehicle then went on a bit, and Watson tumbled out on to the road. The children remained in the cart, and as the horse fortunately stopped, they were not hurt. Mr Watson was picked up insensible aud carried into the Scotia Hotel. Dr Hooper was sent for, and under his treat ment the injured man soon recovered con sciousness. Jt was found that ho had sustained a nasty cut on the head, bns Dr. Hooper is of opinion that it will not prove very serious.

HUGGING IN THE PARK.

The " Sentinel" advises the removal of tho scats from the park because hugging is done on them ? Great heavens, lias it come to this 5 Are the dearest rights of the Ameri can citizens to be abridged iv this summary manner ? Let us call the attention of that powerful paper to a clause in the Declara tion of Independence, which asserts that "all men are created free and equal, endowed with certain inalienable rights, among which are lifo, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." When the framers of that great declaration of independence were at work on that clause, they must have had in view the pastime of hugging in the parks. Hugging is certainly a " pursuit of'happinesa." People do notlbug for wage?— that is, except on tho stage. Nobody is obliged to hug. It is a sort of spontaneous combustion, as it were, of the feelings, and has to have proper conditions of the atmosphere to make it a success. Parties who object to hugging arc old, usually, and have been satiated, and are like a lemon that has done duty in circus lemonade. If they had a job of hugging they would hire a man to do it for them. A man who complains of a little natural, soul-inspiring hugging on a back seat in a park, ot an evening, with a fountain throwing water all over little cast-iron capitis, has probably got a soul, but he hasn't got it with him. To tho student of nature there is no sight more beautiful than to see a ffock of young people take seats in the park, after the sun has gone to bed in the West, and the moon has pulled a fleecy cloud over her face for a veil, so as not to disturb the worshippers. A couple, one a male and tho other a female, will sit far apart on the cast-iron seat, for a moment, when the young lady will try to fix her cloak over her shoulders, and she can't fix it, and then the .young man will help her, and when he has got it lixed he will go oil' and leave one arm around the small of her back, He will miss his arm and won der where he left it, and go back after it, and iv the dark he will feel arouud with the other hand to find the hand he left. Sud denly the two hands will meet, they will express astonishment, and clasp each other, and be so glad they will begin to squeeze, and tho chances are that they will cut the giil iv two—but they never do. Under such oircumstanees a girl can exist on less atmosphere than she can when doing a washing. — " Peck's Milwaukee Sun "

Infant obituaries arc done iv the following Htvle at Honolulu :—Dillingham—At Wood lawn, Oct. 23,1850, Alfred Hubbard, infant son of B F aud Emma C. Dillingham, aged 0" months and 2 days. His little feet. On the golden street, Can never go astray.

CABLEGRAMS.

SUBOPJdIAJN.

[X EU. KBd KLMKAMS.)

COMMERCIAL,

LONDON, November IC.

Consols, 99i ; New Zealand live per cents., unchanged; 4J per cent. 1879-1904 loan, 94} ; best Scotch pig irou, No. 1, f.o.b. in Clyde, 55s ; galvanised irou, 2(is j gua/e, £17 ss. SHIPPING. Xhe Shipping and Underwriters' Associa tion telegram reports ; Arrived—John Bull, from Timaru, July 28th ; Elizabeth Mcntz, from Timaru, August 1.

Sporting.

ASIIBURTON RACES.

CHRISTCHUROIi, this day. IN the Ashburton races, yesterday, the principal events were : — RACING Club Handicap, 50sovs; 1| miles. Lunn's Lone Hand, 7st 71bs ... 1 Mason's Raudwick, Bst lOlbs ... 2 Fuzzlar'a Laghmar, Cat 3 The race was won easily. Time, 3mins lCsecs. In the other events only district horses ran. PIGEON SHOOTING. In the pigeon shooting match, Christ churce v. Canterbury, the former won easily.

Opening of Te Aroha.

[IIV TELEGRAI'II, OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

GRAIIAMSTOWN, this day,

Sinei the reported discovery of gold bearing reef iv the Rukaka Creek numbers are arriving from all parts of the provincial district. There is, however, no accom modation for them. The lease clause gives great satisfaction.

(Feom Ouit Own Cohkkspondent.)

November 18. The prospectors' tunnel is still in boulder country, A scam of clay which crossed the drive gave a good show of loose gold, but it is of no value beyoud indicating that the gold is, in all probability, ahead of them in the reef. Through somo misunderstanding tho manager of the prospectors' mine—Mr McLean — has resigned his position. This is much to be regretted, and should be especially so by lione Warati Ko aud the other shareholders, who have made a great mistake in losing the services of so ex perienced a miner. It is stated that the held is to be opened on Tuesday next, and that no leases will be granted. If it is a fact that no grouud is,to be taken up under lease, it will tend greatly to lesson the valuo of the field, which cannot be sat isfactorily prospected without the aid of capitalists who will be very chary in in vesting iv ground that has no substantial title. If small leases, say not more thau live acres in extent, had been allowed under certain restrictions as to number of men to be employed, it would have been more advantageous to all, and paities in Auckland and elsewhere would have had moro confidence iv investing. To Aroha is by no means a poor man's digging?, and the working miner under his miner's right will scarcely be able to carry out the works necessary to dcvclope the wealth which there is reason to believe exists in these ranges. Iv a very short time the necessity of granting leases will be recognised and it might as well be done at first as last. Our population has increased largely this last two days; they have not arrived by steamer from the Thames, for one is able to count the passengers that step onshore— aud I don't believe, as one jocular party has suggested, that they were bubbled up out of the soda springs ; for, if the truth must be told, the new arrivals were more addicted to brandy than soda, but still the fact remains — here they are. Fresh tents in every dircctioucoinetrom all quarters, within arudiusoffifty mites hereabouts, indeed four promising youug men have just arrived from Napier Ala foot. We are about to have a coach from Hamilton. Mr Carter, the wcll-knowu Waikato "whip,''is the carter (Scotch) who starts the new enter prise. We shall, therefore, now be in daily communication with Auckland. One of the shareholders in the prospectus has been offered £200 for his share which wus refused, the owner holding for a higher figure. Morgan, the head chief in this locality, got into trouble yesterday. Some of the surveyors' men were at work when Mr Morgan interfered with them and was very bouneible. His threats, however, were abruptly terminated by the men very quietly depositing him in a ditch that was handy. Although Morgau may be in the wrong he may feel inclined to stand upon his rights, if so the public may hear more about the affair. Morgan, it is said, is a great shuffler, and has, and is, doing all he can to annoy the Government and everyone he has dealings with. Re ferring to the Te Aroha prospectors, if ail is true, as stated, Adam Porter's cele brated gold fossickcr, Hone Warah Ko, is not the original prospector by a long way, for one John Dickson, long known about Ohinemutu and those parts as a gold sinker, found the same run of gold as far back as 1871, and was afterwards requested by Mr Puckey, Government agent, not to say any thing about it, as it would hamper the Go vernment in their negotiations with the natives. Mr Dickson, respecting Mr Puckey and the Government, kept the matter dark until hearing that the Government had pur chased or negotiated for the purchase of the Tc Aroha, returned to his old locality when he found Hone and Adam Porter, who en gaged him as one of tho prospectors nt 20s per week, and a share iv the find at Te | Aroha. After Dickson had received £4 and tiie field was about to be opened, Adam Porter refused to take him iv as a share holder in the Te Aroha prospectus claim, Dickson has therefore lodged a protest wiih the Warden against the Government granting the claim to the present so called owners, without his name is placed as a shareholder on the Warden's Books.

ENTERTAINMENT AT NEW NORTH ROAD.

An entertainment of a very pleasing nature took place at the New North Road Wesleyan Sunday School last evening. There was a large attendance; Rev H. It. Dewsburyin the chair. The proceedings opened with prayer, aud a few remarks by the chairman. A glee, by native students, was well ap plauded. Edward White next gave a reading which was worthy of note. Master Handley performed a solo on the harp, and a glee by native students met with warm applause. A recitation was well rendered by Alice Heane. The favourite singer Miss Hirst gave one of her sweet songs ; Mr Ward gave a reading ; Miss Handley, a song accompanied by her brother on the harp ; Hauraki Paul and Philip, students, gave splendid recitations. Mr Hente's comic recitation brought the house down. We must not omit to mention that the students replied to the call a number of times during the evening, and their singing was a great success. The last piece on the pro gramme was " Good Night," by students. Mrs Newbold presided at the harmonium. A vote of thanks was proposed by Mr New bold, and carried by acclamation. The siuping of the National Anthem closed a pleasant evening's entertaiumeut.

A TRIPLE TRAGEDY

A Youth Kills His Inamorata, Her Mother and Himself.

Quincy (111.), Octobers. FitOM Captain M. D. Mare, of New Can ton, Pike County, 111., is learned the news of a fearful tragedy caused by love, and re sulting in a double murder and suicide. It seems that six miles from New Canton lives a family named Baker, consisting of the father, mother, and two daughters, ,the elder 15 years of age. A young man named Sellers, from Nebo, in the same county, has been working for the family. About 5 o'clock last evening, while Mr Baker was from home, Sellers insisted that the elder daughter, to whom he had become attached, should promise to marry him. This she re fused to do, when Sellers drew a revolver aud first shot a dog, and immediately after shot the mother and the daughter aged 15. He then placed the muzzle to his own temple and iired. Every shot was instantly fatal. The entire tragedy was witnessed by the younger daughter, 'from whose testi mony before the Coroner's jury the facts were elicited. The affair has created in tense excitement.

"When you play that sonata," said a teacher to his pupil, '< you mu st show off your finger-ring as much as possible." •' Donit you fear about that," she responded " I'll have a lingering on every finger."

TELEGRAMS.

IFROM OUR OWN CORRESPONPKRT.]

WANGANCI, this day FORGERY BY A BANK CLEKK Mr Murray Kevern, the bank clerk _. Marton, has boen sentenced to tix „. penal servitude tor forging a cheque tor*a? The other cases at tho sessions aro only ii local interest. f °l

IPKB UNITED PKKSS A3SOCIATION 1

WELLINGTON, Thursday AN ISLAND MASSACRE. On the 9th October the Alexa, which hml arrived from China, was boarded by th master of the trading schooner Alaska, W h had a shocking native massacre to Zvart' It appears that on the Ist October ho landed on the iUiugerek Islands for the pumf>«enf trading, when he was horrified to find tl bodies of GO natives lying on the beach Only three men and a woman and child appeared to be left alive on the island and from these the captain learned that a trih from a neighbouring group had invaded the island iv the night, and plundered and massacred the inhabitants. A war had previously been raging between the two is lands. '. •

DUNEDIN, thisday, The runaway prisoner has just been captured at Green Island. News by the mail reports the sudden death in .Edinburgh of Mr George Mont gomery. via went home to finish his cduca tiou.

NORTHCOTE (STORE'S POINT) SCHOOL.

A panorama of the coal mines of Great Britian was exhibited ia the school-houee last evening to a numerous audience. The entertainment was a great success. The scholars sang an opening song, which Mra Mayhew accompanied on the harmoniom Mr Hammond, in introducing the lecturer (Mr Mayhew), pointed out to the younirer members of the assembly that Great Britain 1800 years ago was much like New Zealand which promised a corresponding industry in' coal mining, and that already some im portaut miucs had been opened ia the latter country. He impressed upon them the value of the agency of coal in the clvili eatiou of the world, and pointed out to the boys the probability that some anior-est them might have to bear a part in this im. portant industry some day. Mr Mayhew then proceeded to explain the various scenes commencing with a graphic explanation of a Californian forest: the formation of coal seams aud of mining and its dangers, Tho lecturer described each scene, and gave an. interesting account of the various depart ments of labour in the coal mines. Mr Dickens gave the audience some of his personal experiences as to the ignition of lire-damp, the safety lamp, propping np a mine, and other interesting experiences. The lecturer next explained the air-shafts and elicited some very intelligent answers from the scholars on the subject. Various scenes were then exhibited, tracing the course of the coal from the mine to the ves sels, its delivery to the consumer, and übo. After the last scene, one ot the, scholars (Allan Wilson), who had obtained a prize for an essay on the " Curfew Bell," was called upon to read it, and we may say that from a youth of thirteen it was aline credit able to his teacher and himself. The scholars sung at intervals during the lec ture. Mr Wilson returned thanks to Mi and Mrs Mayhew and tho gentlemen who had aided in affording such an instructive evening's amusement, and the National Anthem, sung by the assembly, brought a very pleasant evening to a close. '

MESSRS PRINCE AND DAVY'S BOOT AND SHOE FACTORY.

AMONG the numerous local industries of Auckland, few have made more rapid ad vances than the hoot and shoe trade. Wo have had occasion to notice some of the leading manufactories in this line in tho. , Stak, but have not hitherto written of thai house of Messrs Prince and Davy, of Grey, street, whose well-conducted establishment' we visited a few days since. Tho proprieif tors courteously permitted our reporter trf look through their several work-rooms, each devoted to separate departments, in every, one of which order and cleanliness prevailed in perceptible degrees, from the lowerfMw liminary rooms to the various machine and stock rooms. Messrs Prince , jind* Davy employ a considerable number of hands in cutting, closing,,. MJM finishing, .with machines for stitching, and ornamenting, from original designs, and in which a number of young women, find active employment The trade/ is entirely wholesale, and every article made on the" premises and of colonial IraUjjjjjfj These enterprising tradesmen obtained tho first prize at the recent show at Ellerslie for their first-class goods ; and their application, and attention to their industrial pursuit, fairly entitle them to public notice. In the ladies' boot department we inspected a fine and durable display of boots, shoes, and slippers of every modern style, including sewn aud rivetted, machine, and hand made goods ol_, various descriptions. Not only is beauty of design considered in tho manufacture of colonial goods, but also durability and ease, climate, and the mechanism and motions of the human fofpt,. The hoot and shoe trades have nndergon . marvellous changes within the last twenty years, and the use of machinery hu.gfj. ! vented many of those bodily diseases to, which shoe makers were subjected in other years iv consequence of the sedentary nature ot the mode pursued by tho cobbler in his stall. The perfection of machinery adapted to the realization of a handsome boot enables the bootmaker to accomplish operations which formerly were performed by the hand, fingers, hammer, and lap stone, and if such improvements as are manifest in tho stores of Messrs Prince and Davy were even hinted at as possible, (Be ideas were received by old shoemakers with unbelief and opposition. It is cviden .ihltt? in the boot aud shoe trades of the present day sceptical notions have died out, and leather-workers generally welcome every new and more expeditions system of manufacture. The shoemaker no longer keeps his Saint Monday; but;1 fa' consequence of the companionship of labour and machinery, the maker of boots and shoes has risen morally and intellectual ." in position. The introduction of mechanical aid into the workshop undoubtedly *("?*' time and material, aud assists in the general improvement of the trade., as may be seen, by a visit to the boot and shoo manufactory' of Messrs Prince and Davy, , jj.i

A STRANGER'S MISTAKE.

(*' Wall-street News.")

A fkyv days ago a Western merchant, who wanted to do some sight-seeing and buy his Fall stock at the same time, entered a diy goods jobbing house on Broadway, and. accosted the first person he met with '.'Are you the proprietor here?" "Not exactly the proprietor," was the reply. "At pre-; sent I am acting as shipping cleric, but I_«n; cutting my cards for a partnership next year by organising noon prayer meetings^ the basement."

The stranger passed on to a very wipor tant-lookiug personage with a diamond pin, and asked: "Are you the head of the house ?"

"Well, no; I can't say as I am at pre-, sent, but I have hopes of a partnership in January. I'm only one of the travellers just now, but I'm laying for a $200 pew in an up-towu church, aud that will' raeana quarter interest here iv less than six months." k "„, jjj The next man had his feet up, his hat back, and a twenty-cent cigar in his nioutli, and ho looked so solid that tbo stranger said :

" You must run this establishment?" "Me? Well, I may run it very soon. At present I'm the book-keeper, but I'm expecting to get into a church choir with the old man's darling, and become an equal partner here." The stranger was determined not to make anotherjinistakc. He walked arouud until he j found a man with his coat off and busy W«h a case of goods, and he said to him : " The porters are kept pretty busy in here, I see."

" Yes," was the brief reply. "But I suppose you are planning to inves * in a Gospel hymn book and sing the old man out ot un eighth interest, aren't you ? "Well, no, not exactly," was the quiet reply. " I'm the old man himself." And all that the stranger said, after a lone minute spent in looking at the merchant, was : " Well, durn my buttons '."

Since the time when Lord Palmcrston urged the necessity of coast defences £7,413,340 has already been spent. Ports mouth has absorbed no less than £3,067,991 on work not near completion; and in many cases where complete'l the forts are showing signs of not being str. ng enough to support the heavy guns with which they iiavo boeu mounted,

"THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19,



Special Advertisements. spring ohow, 1880. Summer Show, isso-l fpURE rt AS 11 OY3TEM. ALL DRAPERY & CLOTHING AT CO-OPERATIVE CASH PRICES, AT TUB piTY TTALL ARCADE, GARLICK & CRANWELL, PROPRIETORS. XrOU will readily" i..c --t with what will suit A you in DRtCSSES at our Kstabllshmont, ns we have all tho NEWEST STYLES In Pompadour and Plain Materials, in Silk, Cambrics and Prints. Lustres, French, Roig'iß, Sateens, Cashmeres, and tho La dloa' Fnvourito, " Tho Prlncosi of vvnlos. GARLICK te CRANWELL. PINAFORES —SKIRTS -'instily Trimmed Very cheap. STLK rsi^wlth tho greatest oonildonoo wo assort tho C H BAPE3T Black and Coloured bilks aro now being offerod by us. BPECIAL- Lyons Gros Grain at Is 83, os. 5s Gd Only Two-thirds their Value. Colonrod—Now Shades—li 3d, 6s Gd China Silk—a Bargain. GOLD AND SILVKR TRIMMINUS-Buglo, Seaweed— Fringes for Dres»es Millinory Trimming*, of all kinds Now Gauzes, just arrived—various colours PORCUPINE TfifsTBERNHARDT, MARL BOROUGH, and all tho Leading Shapos Trimmed Hats and Bonnets Hats from lid upwards CtUNSHMJitS, from Is.—An Immonso Variety O in Pompadour. Zonolla. tjilk and Satin GLOVKS^Opeu Lore, Fancy Top. SUk, and Lislo Ttvroad Gloves Kid Gloves, 1, 2, 3,1, G, and 8 Buttons Two Button Kid at Is lid acd 2s (Light and Dark). ithk Principal gi.ov . warehouse.)



OLD GOLD AND OHKAM LACKS, FRIL LING., So. Pelerines, Braid and Bugle Collarets, Fichus, Sc. Refilings, Fancy Scarves Ladies' and Children's Undor Clothing OVELTIK3"Opened up EVKKY WBKK, and Sold at 00-ofekativb Cash Pricks. SPLKNUID Lot of CItKTONNKS Just Un paoked. 8d to 2a (id por yard. BANKKUHT STOCK of Men's and Boys Clothing and Mercery. Now being SOLD at Robinson's Cost, and Manu facturers' Prices by GARLICK & CRANWKLL. VERY CHKAP TABLE DAMASKS, from Is Cd por yard. "VfTffi would remind the Public wo have TV SACRIFICED a Credit Trade for tho sake of establishing tho pO-OPKRATIVE pASH OYSTEM We Open no New Accounts for Dra pory. We LOSK Customers who ask for Credit ; all wo ask In return is a Liber.il Support by Cash Buyers, to enahlo us to continue what is a Publio Benefit. Our Goods aro very Carefully Bought, and Marked at a Very Small Percentage over Cost, and wo must do a Lahor Business to continue the System, and the Larger our "Turn Over" tho more our Customers will Benefit by their Supporl. nAKLICK & riRANWELL, CITY HALL ARCADE, QUEEN STREET.



BAKINCJ POWDER This incomparable BAKING POWDER is made from Grape Cream Tartar, Imported from tho Wlno district of France. It Is always Pure, Wholesome, and Uniform. This powder contains no Alum, Ammonia, Terra Alba, nor any adulteration whatever It makes light digestible Bread. Biscuits, Cakos, and Pastry. Bread and Pconos made with this Baking Powder is not only perfectly wholesome, but it ia found to be much more digestible than whon fermentod, and may bo eaten as soon as cold without risk or inconvenience by tho most delicate Invalid; hence its superiority over all other descriptions of Fermentod Bread. Proprietors : SITAR LA N D <. CO., MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS, AUCKLAND. Sold by all Grocers and Storekoopors, through out Now Zealand, in canisters at la Gd and 2s Cd each.



THE BEST VALUE FOR READY MONEY IS THE MEN'Js) CLOTHING (& BOYS' MANUFACTURED UV THE NEW ZKALAND OLO THING FACTORY. Which can bo purchased at their Retail Branches now established all over New Zealand. The Garments are Thoroughly Shrunk Tho Fit and Stylo aro Perfect The Workmanship is equal to bespoke The Trimmings are of Superior Quality and Strength Tho Tweeds aro o( the Very Best Doseiiption The Stock ia tho Largest in the Southern Hemi sphere Tho Tall, Short, Lean, and Stout can be equally Well Kittod Tho Goods aro all Markod in Plain Figures The System ov Business 13 to Exchange eveby article that does not Give Satisfaction. And in addition to all these advantages you can purchase A SINGLE GARMKNT AT THE WHOLE SALE PRICE. Mercery, Hate, Shiits, Ties, Scarfs, Bags, Portmanteaux, Rugs, and Blankets at Whole sale Prices. Thousands of Discerning Customers' testify that the New Zealand Clothing Factory's Gar ments are the Very Best Value for Ready Money. AUCKLAND BRANCH: Queen-street (opposite Theatre Royal). Thames Branch: Albert-Btreet, Thame?, E. FITZSIMONS, Manaqeb.



T pOSGEAVJS & f_o., At TEKm Premises, Quken-strekt, WILL MAKE A GENERAL SHOW OF THEIB -JYEW QUMMER SHIPMENTS I THIS DAY, Together with Important SPUCIAL LOTS, Purchased at Large Discounts by our representative from various Manu facturers, as below stated. Tho FANCY DRESS DEPARTMENT contains all tho Newest Goods of tho Season, in Pompadours. Lustres, Casbmehe and Beiges. Tho MILLINERY DEPARTMENT onnißts of the Choicest Designs in Hats and Bonnets, Ladies' and Childreno'Co'TUMES, V isottoa and Dolman's Lack, Bertha's Flowers and Feathesib. Tho SILK DEPARTMENT ia reploto with the Newest Shades in Velvets, Slues and Ribbons. We call particular attention to our Stock of BLACK SIMM, which is tho Largest in the Lolony. Our Stock of Ladies' UNDERCLOTHING is Largo and Well-assorted, and contains all tho Newest Makes and Stylos, Ladles' and Children's Jerseys in all colours. In the MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT we aro Offering Particularly Good Valuo in White and Grey Calicos, Sueetinos and Flannels.



x r\ os grave & no. ARE NOW OFFERING GREAT ADVANTAGES TO THE PUULIC, AS THE? IjIPORT THEIR GOODS from the Best English and French Mancfac . ekers, AND ARE SELLING AT WHOLESALE PRICE . KELLY'S ROYAL MAIL LINE OF COACHES to Ohinemutn, Hot Springs and Tauranga, leaving Tauranga every Mon ,l„y •vrrinewlay, and Friday, at 8 a.m.; and .niu rin>: .-ir> 'nesday, Thursday, and Satur day. 'J'liruMith i') Napier, Wednesday, at 8 a.m. Fare. Ji«. U very aud Bait Stables, Spring-Btroet, Tauranga. Baggies, Waggonettes, and Vehicles of all kinds for Hire. Booking Office, Spring street.



Special Advertisements. i __ ■ —— i qPECIAL NOTICE. Wo.Jthe undersigned, rospe tfnll Invltoitho Inspection of tho Ladios of|Auckland and tho surrounding dlstriot to tho fact that wo are Opening up a A LARGE AND VARIED A .SORTMBNT 0. ENGLISH, FRENCH, & AMERICAN GOODS, IN MILLINERY, HOSIERY GLOVES, FEATHERS FLOWERS, LACES &C., &C, &o, DUNNE, HALL, & CO., 174, QUKEN-STREKT! AUCKLAND Oppaaito the Thistle Hotel). M" M. UK 0 H I X MERCHANT TAILOR AND IMPORTER. FRESH ARRIVALS. Engmbu and Scotch Twekds-7 cases by 'Loohnagar' Sicnoic Suitings in Blue and Blaok, of a New Mako anil Klnisb Something Nh"W in llnnnookbum Tweeds, which was awarded Ist prize at tho Sydney Exhibition . „, , Saxony Twkiouh in llluo and Muck, of superior quality and now design. Another Consignment to arrivo by 'Fernglon. Samplos mnilodtoany adrtrosß. Thn Immonso quantity of Clothing we ship to tho largo cities and towns in the colony is a suillciont guarantee thnt tho QUALITY and MAIiK of those Goods cannot bo equalled. , , Orders by mall will receive our boat attention. WANTED, four First-class Tailors, to wliom constant omployiuout will bo given at tho ten penny log. M. M U R O II I E, Opposite Aroh. Clark & Sou's, Siioiuxand Street. VVT INKS & TJ A L L. HAVE REMOVED FROM SRORTLAND-STRKET to TEMPORARY PREMISES IN FORT STREET, OPPOSITE COCHRANE AND SON'S AUCTION MART, AND -\VILIi CONTINUE TIIBIR CHEAP SALE FOR A FEW WEEKS LONCSER, TO CLEAR SURPLUS STOCK. THEY WILL REMAIN IN FORT-STREET DURINO THKBE-BUILDING OF THEIR WARE HOUSE IN SnORTLAND-STREET.



" Canst thou not minister to a mind Disoased?" asks the groat master of Human Nature, little recking that to roach the s«at of mental malady, tho physical organism must bn first put in healthy condition. Tho poetry of the thought, however, is answered in the philosophy- ttmt touches that a judicious use ot Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps will not only produce a sound sanitary statu", but leavo the mind unaffected and unlmparod.