SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ut i n w a twr i Thls Evening, 8.31 HI IH WATER-; xo-morrow Morning, 8.41 SUNSET.—ThIa Evening. 7.3 .IU N RISK.—To-Morrow Morning. 1.39 .. OUi?3 AGE.-First Quarter, 3th, 6.17 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Iris, cutter, Morgan, from Nfangawal Southern Cross, s.s., Holandor, from Levuka Glonelcc. 8.9., Forquhar. from Tauranga lona, s.s., Stephen3oD, from Rus3ell

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING.

Agnes Donald, schooner. Rose, for Rarotonga Waitaki, as, Edie, for Whangarei

to-day. Taniwha, yacht, PreßS, for Melbourne Sovereign, schooner. Hoopor, for Russell Elßlnore, schooner, Stephens, for Tairua

IMPORTS.

Per Southern Cross from Levuka—l7oo bunohes bananas, 750 sacks maize, 120 packages sugar, 105 cases and crates pineapples, ICO saoks cocoanuts, 10 tons sundries, and 1 pony.

Tho P.M. s.B. Zealandia left Sydney on Thursday, and she should arrive here early on Tuosday morning.

The sch. Columbia proceeds to Napier.

Tho s.B. lona, which arrived this morning from Russell aod northern ports, brought tho following passengers :—Miss iay lor Miss Aubury, Messrs ?. Yutos, Taylor, Thomp son, Captain Skinner, Witt, Cooper, D. Mlddolton, Dr. Watting Boylan; 3in tho steer aso and 1 prisoner. Cargo : 103 bales wool, 212 cases gum, 127 sacks hides, 5 parcels, 12 sacks hides, 3 kegs butter. 2 bales sheep-skins, 2 baskets fish, 8 bags wool.

The s.s. Glenelgairived from Tauranga this morning with 110 sacks kauri gum, 18 bales wool, 50 Bheop, 2 tons sundries. I'asaengera.— Mrs Isaacs and family, Mrs McCabe and family, Mr and Mrs balding, Judge Fenton, Messrs James, Browning, Henderson, Hornsby, Mo- Kane, Chadwicl. M. McCarthy, J. McUarthy, Tozer, and 3 in tho steerage.

The ketoh Patience arrived at Levuka from this port on Novombor lCth,

The Fiji" Times " gives the following account of an accident which happened to the sahooner Dauntless on tho 19th ult. The Dauntless left Suva about 4 p.m. on the above dato, and stood woll over to Kadavu. About 8 p.m. she struck on the north end of tae Astrolabe reef, near to where the Au Rovolr went on last May. The captain communi :ated with tho agent In Levuka in soon us possible and reports as follows:—The vessel is lying on her bilgo, with her stern over la deep water. Assistance was sent for as soon as ponib.c, and on Tuesday Mr Blacklock and two men arrived. On examination lhay found that iho one side was uninjured and thoy are now turning her ovor to oxamino the other. Tho keel is uninjured, and the captain thinks that with very little assistance ho will bo able to get to Levuka. The agents, Messrs Henry Cave and Co., ondcavoured toobtsin asaistanco of tho steamer Suva, but as the tari.F of £50 for tho first five hours alongside the Dauntless, and £10 for each additional hour's detention was de manded, Mr Cave decided to dispense with her services. A vessel was despatched at daylight yesterday to tho soone of tho disaster, with pro visions and the appliances necessary for getting the Dauntless off, and vie may hope to see her in Levuka within a fow dayß. Throughout his many years servico iv the group, this is tho Hrst time Capt. Jones has met with serious accidont. Ho has hitherto been oxoi.pt onally fortunate, and the present disaster is only an . vidonce of tho fact, that the most ableseamanship ia not at all times sufficient to guard against mischance. The oiuso ot tho accident is sipposed to bo the Btrong set of the current through the Kadavau Sassage, mentioned by the surveyor of tho larlne Board in his raportj on tha Au Rovoir case.

WRECK OF THE SCHOONER HETTIE.

Information has bean recoi- o 1 in town of tho wreck of tho small schooner Hettle at Great Barrier. She was loading firewood in Schooner Bay when the wind suddenly came in on her, and eho went ashore, breaking to pieces shortly afterwards. The crew managed to reach tho shoro safely. The Hettio was owned by Mr Gray don, of Freeman's Bay, and she was generally employed carrying firewood to Tau ranga. About six weeks ago, sho went ashore at that place, but Bho was fl jated off, brought to Auokland, and repaired, new ringing, *tc, having been supplied. She was valued at about £150, and was not insured. He.* sails and rigging wore saved,

ARRIVAL OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS.

The s.B. Southern Cross arrived this morning from Levuka with a full cargo and a number of passengers. We are indebted to Captain Helander, and Mr Moore for files, and to Mr A. Murphy, chief offlcor, for the following report of the round trip :—Left Auckland Nov. lath, calling to coal at Whangarei. Left Whangarei 16th, at 6 p.m. Experienced strong northerly winds all tbe passage till arrival at I-evuka Tuesday, 23rd. Lef c Levuka Saturday 27th, at 11 p.m. .(experienced light wit da and variable till making Capo Brett at sp.m. 3rd, arriving in port as above. Passengers:—Mis Martin and 2 native servants, Mrs Upton and child, Mrs Parker and child. Miss Clarke, Dr. Farquharson, Dr. Bey, Capt. Sewell, Messrs Maitln, G. Hoonlnga. Upton, D. liobertsdn, Rankin, Pratt, and Stewart,

LAUNCH OF A BRIGANTINE.

A fine-looking brigantine of about 120 tons register was launched this mo-ning by Messrs McCallum and McQuarrie. The christening ceremony was performed by Miss Sarah Kraser, who named her the Bannockburn. The dimen sions of the vessel are: Length, SI feet - depth, 10feet; beam, 22 feet. It is expected that she Will carry about 200 tons ef cargo. Theßannook burn is very similar in appearance to tSe Clansman and Meg Merrilies, both of which vessels came from Meatus McCallum and McQoarrio's yard. She is jointly owned by the builders and Mr W. S. Laurie. It is expeoted that her maiden trip will be made to Melbourne, under command of Captain William Lamb.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Lalla Rookh, p.s., Campbell, from Waitara liowena, s,s., Amodeo. fiom Waitara

DEPARTURE.

Rowena, 8.5., Amodeo, for Waitara

The s. . Wanaka Is expected from tho South On Tuesday morning. The b.b. Rowena, from Waitara, brought 20 horses, and the fnllowing passengers:—Messrs Jone', Reynolds, Johnston, Owen, Bailey, and 3 In the steerage

PORT OF WHANGAROA.

Arrivals, November 26: Medora, schooner, Subrltsky, from Awanui, with ballait. Novem ber 27: Kriemhilda, schooner, Bathurit, from A tic-land, with ge-i;ral cargo Departures, November 29: Medora, schooner, Subritsky, for Awanui, wiih 8,003 feet sawn timbor. November 30: Kriemhilda, Eohoorer, Battm-st, for Auckland, with 30.000 feat tlmb r. December 1: Linda "Weber, hrigantine, Camp bell, for Nai-i r, with 73.000 fectsawn and baulk timber.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington', yesterday. Sailed: Te Anau, for Auckland, via the East Coast. Passengers i Messrs Collier and Bar nard, Mesdames Balfour and family' Jones and son, Messrs Harris, Lusk. Belcher. Wal ters, Rees, Watson, Fraser, Rothschild. Lunn, and 7 steerage. St. Leonard's, ship, for London.

Lyttbltois", yesterdsy. Arrived:—May Queen,barque, fron London, witn 25 passengers.

THE WEATHER.

A3 OBSERVED AT TELEGRAPH STATIONS. Saturday, Decoibeb 4. Wind. . a rf g . S•* is State of Soa, ' Sration. & "1 a' . M Bar, I S | i 1 °rl«™s. _J_ i A.? _t Thames W. L, 30.1066 B. Manukau.... B.W. L.829 50 57C.G bargcol. ■Tauranga.... C. — 30.2568 B. soa calm 'Napier .._. ■ — 30.1563 B. se&smooth |Taranaki.... S.W. — 30.2063 '. seaßmooth Wanganui... N.W. Br 30.23 62 B.C Wellington.. S.W. F.B 30.03 65 B.C . Nelson C. — 30.01 61 B.C Greymoutb.. N.W. Br 30.08-O.- moderate Lyttelton.... wNwSt. 297259 B.C Timaru C. — 29.63 63-. sea smooth Oamaru ..... v.w. L. 298063 UC sea smooth Pt. Ohalmer. N. L. 29 76 57 B. 3.E. swell Bluff- C. - 29.6<58 OR

(1.) WIND ESTIMATED AS C—Calm I F. Br.—Fresh Breeze L.-Light S'.-Sto any Br.—Breeze I G.—Galo 1 (2.) ANEROID BAROMETEK. (3.) WEATHER ESTIMATED AS B.—Blue sky, be the at- O.—Overcast,the whole moßphere clear or sky covered with heavy thick clouds C. — Clouds, passing I.—Paasino; Bhowers clouds Q.—Squally D.—Drizzling rain H. — Rain, continued F.-Foggy rain •G. — Gloomy, dark IS.—Snow weather IT.—Thunder H.-Hail U. - Ugly, threatening L.—Lightning I appearance

COMMERCIAL.

EvESras Star Office, Saturday. Mr Walter Do wden's general eale was attended with good results, and fair average prices ob tained. Cheeso brought sjd por lb, and new potatoes Is per cwt.

Mr B, Arthur's weekly salo tot produce, poultry, and general provisions was well at tended. Tho following is tho report :—Fowls, Is 8d to3s each; turkeys, 5s Id to 6s Id each; duoks, Is 8d to2.s id each; geese, Is 2d to 5s each; chicks. Is Id to Is 7d eaoh; pigs, 10s to lis Cd each; potatoes 2s to 3s lid ; onions, 3d to 2d; peas, Is to Is Id per pock; maize, 2s lOd Ito 3s; oa's, 2a3d; wheat, 3s to 3* id: sha-ps, 7s 3d per bag; bran, lOd to Is per bushel; Hour, £8 to £13 103; baora. 3Jd toßd ; chesso, i'd to 6}d ; butter, 21 to 7Jd; biscuits, 6d to 6Jd; sugar, 3jd to did; box tea, 21s to 265; candleß, 9Jd; white lead, •lid; raw oil, JsJOd; oatmea', ljd ; earn flour, 7id; chaff, 2-i to 28 fid per sack; coffee, Is 3d pork, 3d; beef, 2.d,

C HIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Closb as Under :— Monday, Gth instant. For Whitiangl, per Ocean, at 11 am. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For Levuka, per Clyde, at 1 p.m. For RußtelJ. Kawakawa, etc, por To Anau, at 3 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 4 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per lona. at 4 p.m. For Tauranga and Opotiki, per Waitaki, at 4 p.m. For .Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday. 7th instant. For Walwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Taranaki and Southern ports, per Wanaka, at 11 a m. Per s.s. Zealandia as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West 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 ou board tho steamer up to the timo ot sailing. Tnis mail will bo due in London on Tuesday, January 18, 1881. For Wangarei Heads, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at 4 p.m.

Thursday, 9th instant, Per s.B. Te Anau as follows :—

For India, China, Japan,Modltoranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 8 a.m. For Gifborne, Napier, Southern Ports, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Brindisi, for letters specially so prepaid and addressed, at 9 a.m. Kor newspapers, at 8 a.m. For money orders, and registered letters, the previous evening at I o'clock. This m»il will be due in London on Thursday, the 3rd February, 1881.

N.B.—From and after 29th November, malls for Ttamarama and Bombay will close at this Office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 7 p.m„ and will arrive on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, at 9.45 a.m.

In future, tho Money Order and Savings Bank Department of Chief Post Office will be closed every Saturday at 2 p.m.; but tbe Savings Bank will be opened for deposits and opening of new acoounts only from 6.30 to 8,30 p.m, on Saturdays.

ROBT. KAYE, Acting Chief Postmaster,

BIRTH.

BARNRTT.-On November 30th, at Leaming ton Villa, Pitt-street, the wife of Mr Tom Baraett, of a daughter.

LAINS.—On December 2nd, at her residence, Sheiidan-streot, the wife of Wm. Laing, of a daughter.

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

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 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.

Scarcely a week passes without intel

ligence reaching us of some new out rage on traders in the Western Groups of the South Sea Islands. Another is reported by cable from Australia to day, tho scene this time beiDg New Ireland well known in connection with the Roy G. Brown's mission and the disastrous colonising expedition organ ised by the Marquis de Eeay. Perhaps after Her Majesty's Emerald has taught the natives the penalty of their barbarities, there will be more security of life in these islands. At present, however, the trader who selects these productive groujjs as his field of operations, literally " takes his life in his hands."

Among our European cablegrams a despatch announces the readiness of Russia to acquiesce in England's pro

posals that tho combined fleet Khali not disband until Turkey has completed the Stipulations of tho Berlin Treaty. It is very doubtful, however, if the other Powers will manifest equal readiness. The baro probability cf active hostili ties created an obvious split beforo tlio cession of Dulcigno.

The official attempt to obtaiu a satisfactory explanation of the cause of Mr Robert Brown's sudden death last Saturday has been barren of result. After a patient aud exhaustive investigation of all tbe evidence at command, und a careful considera tion of the various hypotheses raised by the medical and lay testimony, tho jury have been reluctantly obliged to return what is tantamount to an Open Verdict. The deceased man they say died under suspicion of poisoning, and the Coroner fully coincides with this expression iof opinion. A calm aud impartial review of the depositions cau lead no dispassionate mind to any other conclusion. There is just tho suspicion of poison ing—no more. The evidence stops far short of certainty, and au opinion cither one way or the other can, therefore, hardly be hazarded. Our morning contemporary, however, has had a theory of its own, and aces, or affects to see, a grave dereliction of duty on tho part of the jury in not pronouncing a decisivo judgment in accordance with tho opinion of one wit ness—an expert, it is true, but still one dealing with a question in which the sur rounding circumstances open up a wide field of conjecture. Wc do not for a moment doubt tho accuracy of tho analysis, which was made by two medical men of high repu • talion ; it may be taken as conclusive that there wero no traces of strychnine in th^ stomach. Ncvcrtholoss i;s negative ro3ult cannot be accepted as an unanswerable proof that doath did not ensue from poison ing. There will naturally bo a dissidencc of opinion arising from tbe testimony, which leads up to th,) conclusion that poison had been taken by a connected chain of evi dence which is only broken by the failure to discover traces of the deadly potion in the body. There is no material for forming a dogmatic judgment, and the qualified ver dict ofj tho jury therefore is much more in accordance witli common sense than tbe lecture of the "Herald," which reveals chiefly the writer's crass ignorance of the whole subject. The article abounds in mis-statements and ludicrous hluii dei's. Iv the first place, the find ing of tho lury was not in direct op position to the evidence, but rather in con sonance with it, and instead of disregard ing the direction of the coroner and tho decided testimony of two medical men, the plain fact is that the jury adopted tho coroner's suggestion, and aclcd strictly upon his advice, while only one medical man wa. , examined—not two. In the thud place the jury did not dcc'de that strychnine was the cause of death, but merely placed on record their opinion that suspicion pointed in that direction. But—not to follow this singular combination of inaccuracy and flatulent reasoning further than to Bay that it wholly misrepresents the jnry and tbe facts thoy had to deal with—we pass on to notice the curious problem that was developed by tho evidence in this case, which is quito as unique as many that have beeu placed on record in Taylor's Medical Jurispru dence. On tho one side there is incontrovertible proof that the deceased man, not more than two hours boforo death purchased 12 grains of strychnino for the ostensible purpose of poisouiug dogs, that shortly after his arrival at homo he was taken mysteriously ill, that he made uso of the singular exclamation, ''I've dono it now," that before the doctor's assistance was obtained he exhibited symptoms correspond ing with those produced by strychnine, that a note was found containing in his hand writing tho very significant words—" My wife is a gem—a beauty. Good-bye. 7.40 p.m. Saturday" (just half-an-hour before death) that the poison which he bought has disappeared, and that certain powder papers have been carelessly thrown into a cess pit. In addition to al this there is tbe statement of the Coroner deduced trom a long experience that the chewing of strychniue h sufficient to lead to a fatal consequence, even although tho deadly extract be spat out and the mouth rinsed after the operation. Tho poison is not subtle enough to cludo discovery after it lias been swallowed, but then it is quite possible that it never passed iuto the abdomen nt nil. The mouth of the deceased was not ex amined. On tbo other side, there is the testimoncy of Vr. Dawson, that after a very careful treatment of the stomach and its contents, he tailed to detect the slightest trace of poison, that tho two fits which tho deceased had before death were of nn epileptic rather than of a tetanic characti r (the latter being indicative of strychniue poison), tbnt the deceased was able to swallow water without apparent difficulty, which would be almost impossible in a ease of poisoning with the drug referred to; and that the appearance of the lungs and other organs after death was such as to lead to the conclusion that serous apoplexy had been the cause of death. Then it is sworn that Brown had been suffering from Bright's disease of the kid neys, a most frequent cause and condition of apoplexy. This is a succinct enumeration of the lending points discoverable iv tho evidence and we cannot sec that re flection upon them will lead to anything else than a feeling of doubt tinctured by just a soupcon of suspicion that there was poisoning in the case. Nothing, however, can be predicated with any certainly touching tbe cause of death, and wc take it that this is substantially what tbo jury meant by their verdict.

Tni* Trade Union Congress of Great Britain was this year held in Dubliu, and excited even greater interest than usual, on account of the great strike contemplated in the South Lancashire cotton trade. The Congress debated on their usual topics for seven hours a day, from September 13 to September 19. The speech that has at tracted the greatest amount of notice wns made by Dr Ingram, of London. This speaker upheld the doctrine that labour is not a marketable commodity, and that iv the interests of the human race no man has any right to work for a lower sum than will keep himself and his family in a certain de gree of comfort, and for a longer time than will leave him some reasonable iutervalaud energy for self-improvement. Por theso ob jects he condemned co-operative enterprise, as giving too strong a motive to a workman to devote his energies to mere money making; and for the same reasons he con demned overtime. A South Lancashire de legate spoke in favour of co-operation. Three delegates from the women mill hands and London tailoresses spoke, and one missed being placed on the Parliamentary Committee by only a single vote. Ihe pro gramme of tne Parliamentary Committee lor the ensuing year to be brought before the House of Commons by their representatives there, Messrs Broadhurst, Macdonald, and Burt, comprises : The Assimilation of the County and Borough Franchise—Prolonga tion of the hours of Polling—Education by the State—The establishment of Courts of Arbitration between Masters and Men -aud some minor resolutions relating to women's work and franchise, and regulations in Government dock-yards. Some of the reforms which the English workmen are agitating for have beeu anticipated in this colony; others, no doubt, will ultimately bo won ; but the restrictions which the Congress desires to place upon special incentives to labour are Utopian. No regulation will ever prevent a man from using any degree of industry and self-sacrifice in the pursuit of wealth.

Mr George Cook, of Papakura, has shown ius a number of rosebuds, fern sprays, etc., coated with silver. They make very pretty and tasteful brooches, carriuKs, hairpins, etc., and as the process which Mr Cook has discovered for himself renders the articles perfectly strong and durable, they should find an extensive sale. An advertisement in another column shows where they may be inspected aud purchased.

Tho December number of S. Paul's "Parish Magazine" contains the usual number of illustrations and pages of literary matter. We notice that the annual collec tion iv aid of the Sunday-school will be made at the close of the services to-morrow, the expenses of which are rather heavy this year ; but when the facts are explained by the minister the congregation will exercise their liberality in favour of so excellent and largely-attended institution for the religious instruction of the children of the parish. The monthly Children's Service will be held at half-past three o'clock, when au address will be given, and hymns sung by the school choir.

Our Parnell friends seem on the alert. " The Boys " are going to give a " Brakiu' Up "under the "norn de plume" of "Parnell Sable Orphans." Weill; wc can i assure our readers that the boys are in good hands, and the proof of the pudding is in the eating of it, and that's Scotch. The re served scats are nearly all taken, so those who do not want to go need not apply for front seats, but take a back seat quietly.

Wo notice that Mr James McComish, the respected musician and bandmaster, will accept a complimentary benefit concert on Thursday ovening next in the Lome-street Hall. Wo believe Mr McComish has many well-wishers in this city, who will give practical shape to their" feelings on this occasion. The theatre has been closed for a considerable time, consequently musicians who have been accustomed to look to the orchestra for a portion of their income have recently found it silent and unproductive. A youttgraan, named Jeremiah McCarthy of TaurangtV, was committed to the Whau Asylum this morning, on tbe medical tcsti niouy of Drs. Haines and Honeytnau. The Masonic jewel which was presented to Past Master Duuwoodie by Lodge Manu kau ou Wednesday evening deserves special mention as reflecting great credit on the maker, Mr Kohn, and most conclusively proves that such articles can be made here quite as well, aud at no greater cost than in London. The chasteness of the design and the excellence of the workmanship were the theme of all present on tho occasion of its presentation.

The examination of candidates for the Civil Service begins on Monday first at the schnol-ioom behind tho Supremo Court- House, under tbe supervision of Mr Williamson. Captain Million and tlio oilicers of the Victoria Company have fixed ou Boxing Night for their annum concert. A capital programme is in preparation, which will bo duly noticed. Tho Rev, J. S. Hill, who is woll known in Auckland, is expected to arrive by the To Anau on Monday forenoon, Ho will hold various services in connection with tbo Young Men's Christian Association, of which due intimation will be given. Wc uudeistand the rev. gentleman will only make a short visit, us ho will leavo again ou the nirival of Bishop Stuart from Norfolk Islam!.

No. 3 Company's concert nud ball will be held in tho Choral Hall on the evouing of Monday, 3rd January, 1881, and not New Year's Kvo us previously uotilied. To the Editor : Sir, —As information lias boon requested touching tlie amount of coin received by Mrs Arnold from tho "ncidions" [laytor's lecture,T have to crave your in dulgence lor an explanation. The night of tho lecture was wet, tho audienco was small, and the returns were more than absorbed by advertising and rent of hall. My "assiduous" nature may prompt me to try again with another subject, viz,, the advisability of irritable editors using Oout's acetic acid to allay nervous irritation, when I hope lo be more successful.—l am, &c, George llayteu. Messrs Muuro ami Milligan announce in tbo present issuo that thoy have commenced business in the drapery and clothing line, opposite the new Post Ullice, Karangahape Road, on the deferred payment system, We believe this mode of trading is new in the co.lonies, but not in the old country. It afford persons of limited means opportunities of procuring articles of dress without being compelled to pay the whole of the deiiiuud ill one sum. Iv England the deferred pay ment system obtained favour umoiig the working people, who sometimes find a (lilliculty in regularly paying tho weekly or monthly instalments; but no such dillicultics are likely to hinder payments here, when tho,people are iv a more favourable financial condition. Wo have no doubt but Messrs Muuro aud Milligau's efforts will ensure success.

In another column it is announced that the New North Road Weslcyun School anniversary takes place to-morrow, when special addresses will bo delivered. Mr R. Arthur will'offer forsale on thi'pre miscs, Grey-stroet, at l'2noon, the household furniture and effects of the proprietor, who is giving up housekeeping ; also, handsome mottled kauri bedstead, pair of rimu toilet tables, marble etaud glass, damask suite, carpets, mahogany 100 table, iron and wood bedsteads, hair feather,; and flax beds, book-case, pier glass, pictures, cooking utensils, &c, Eighteeu applications have been received for the position of master and matron for the Home for Neglected and Destitute Children. Tbe cotnuiittco meets ou Mon day to decide. The Naval Brigade will havo their usual monthly Church t'arado to-morrow as per advertisement. Thoy will proceed from the place of assembly np Queen-street, Karan gahape Hoad, and Symonds-street, to attend tbo various places of worship, viz., Churches of England and Rome, and St. David's (Presbyterian). The last monthly Service of Song for the present year in connection with the Hospital Fruit Mission will be held to-morrow, on tho front lawn, looking seaward, at 3 o'clock. The service will consist of readings and hymns by a selected choir, under the direction of Mr Hyan. Should tbe after noon bo line, a pleasant walk will be afforded to citizeuß who may be disposed for the fresh air and good singing. The lively hymns from Sankey nnd Moody's collection will form the musical part of the service. It is requested, therefore, that visitors will carry their " Snukcy and Moody" with them. Wc uudcrstaud that an effort is beiug made to procure a moveable tent for the sneakers and singers for the purpose of shielding them from the burning summer suu. These services are anticipated with intenso delight by invalids and aged pcrsous, arc fully enjoyed and live as pleasant memories of pleasant Sabbath days,

Mr Charles Vcith announces his intention of opening the Metropolitan Dining Booms on Monday evouing next, aud presents a reasonable bill of fare to persons who love a good dinner, aro content with courteous treatment, and seasonable dainties prepared with culinary care.

We learn from the ollicers of the Wanganui that the gangway over which the butcher's boy stumbled yesterday was a thoroughly secure one, with three stanchions, one of which he carried away by knocking against it heavily with his basket. Captain Nearing's fireman seized him by the collar, not by the leg, before he had time to hill over. Services at the Auckland churches and places of worship at the usual hours to-mor row (Sunday). Anniversary services at the United Free Methodist Church, Mount Eden; preachers, the Rev R. Taylor and Mr Geo. Hemns. The after meeting will be conducted by Mrs Hampscn, the lady cvaugelist from England. Mr G. A. Brown will deliver a lecture in the Temperance Hall, iv the evening, on "The Spirit— What is it ?" The evening service as usual at the Thcatie Royal.

A Temperance Service of Song entitled "Bart's Joy "is announced,in our advertis ing columns by the Arch Hill Rand of Hope, to be given on Wednesday next December Bth, in the' Newton West school room. It is an entirely new feature in the temperance work, and should, therefore, prove highly entertaining. The pieces will be rendered by the members, and Mr G. Heuius will read tho story as written by Mrs Balfour. Phipps' 'bus leaves the Union Bank (corner ot Wyndham-street) at 7 o'clock, for Newton West School, via Wellesley-street, Hobson-street, etc., and will return to town after tho perform ance. The Australasian Insurance and "Bank ing Record" publishes the following:— The " Post Magazine" is critical in its discussion ol the 31st May accounts of the New Zealand Insurance Company, Limited. It says:—"Tho directors carry 'as avail able for division' £22,679 Is 7d, and this after ' writing off £3554 as depreciation on investments.' If any of our English com panies had their funds invested in such a way as to necessitate the writing oil' as 'depreciation' over £7000 a vcar on £380,000 invested, we calculate there would be some particulars demanded, but share holders at the antipodes are, apparently, anything but inquisitive. We also notice that the auditors are silent on the subject of'investments'in their certiiicate (?) an ponded to the balance-sheet. Our friends ,in New Zealand might with advantage follow the practice of the Royal, for in stance, whoso yearly auditors certify that they ' examined every security, ami find,' &c."

Touching Dulcigno, a correspondent of the "Standard" writes:—"Tho Admirals at' length see the spot which they are ordered to mako famous in history by this grand display. Astonishment must have seized their minds to a degree rarely experienced by man. I despair of gaining the reader's credence for any description of Dulcigno. On a narrow but lofty crag, protected on cither side by precipices, stand a dozen houses, red-roofed, gaping with holes where once was wiudows. in one corner rises a minaret. Stretched from either abyss, above and below, are the old Venetian walls, a world too wide for the shrunken town. It stands amid a wilder ness of hills, grey and bleak, picturesque truly, but bearing no trace of human in habitant for miles and miles. Every man of our ship's company felt the humour of the jest as we steamed below this wretched, lonely settlement which the united fleets of Uuropc are about to threaten."

The chairman of WJinngaroa North School District Committee was advised by I the Secretary of the Education Board, that Mr Shepherd's oiler of house ami j acre of land for teachers' residence for the sum of £80 was accepted by the Board, and that as soon as a clear title was given, the moue.y would be paid. Whangaroa North School is getting its share slowly, but is thankful for this boon, much required, at the hands of the Board'

■'The Falls ot iNingara were dry for a .-hole day," said the Rev. Dr. T. R. Fuller, of Hamilton, Ontario, in a recent lecture. Tho accuracy of the statement was questioned, and now the clergyniiu publishes the sworn statement of several persons that they saw the phenomenon. They say that it occurred on March 31st, 1848, At six o'clock in tho morning so little water was dribbling over that a man and his daughter walked half way across from the Canadian shoro near the edge of the precipice. The girl stuck a pole into the crevice of the rock, and left a handkerchief flying from the top. Not con tent with this feat, they went half a mile above the fall and rode part way across the bed of the river in a waggon. Others did similar things. The jogged rocks at the bottom of the falls below were exposed. '1 his strange condition lasted until nightfall, when the stream began rapidly to swell, and before morning was as large as usual. Dr Fuller's theory is as follows :—" The winds had been blowing down Lake Erie, which is only about 30ft deep, aud rushing a great deal of water over the falls; it then suddenly changed, aud blew this little water (com paratively speaking) up to the western portion tif the lake; at this juncture Lake Erie, which bad been broken up by these high wiudgj got jammed in the river between Buffalo and the Canada side, and formed a dam, which| kept back the waters lot Lake Erie.'

Latest News.

FIRING FOR MR LITTLE'S CUP.

Each man has to lire 12 shots to complete tiie match which is for Mr Littles cup. Five shots at 200, and three at, 400 per man have been fired. Weather lino, with fresh breeze from S. W.

Captain Mahoil is iv charge, assisted by Sub-Lioutcuant Self.

DUNEDIN, this day.

Private Grant, of the Bruce Rifles, niadoa score of 50' points out of a possible GO at 400, 500 aud 600 yards.

Sailed : Warpa, for London,

Heavy rain is falling this afternoon. It interferes with the attendance at the cattlo show.

Accident at Bombay.

A man named G. White, employed by Mr W. Lindsay, of Bombay, in tho capacity of a carter, met with a serious accident fast evening. Be was carting some goods to Paparata, and on reaching tho top of a hill, he took tho leading horse out of the dray. The animal in the shafts wa. young stud skittish nod it bolted down the hill. After a short distanco bad been traversed, the breeching broke, causing the dray to sway over ou to White, and breaking his leg. A cart was procured aud the injured man was sent iv to tho Hospital. At Pnpatoitoi, however, it was decided to convey him the remainder of tbo distance in the train, owing to the pain caused by the jolting of the vehicle. The guard was very assiduous in his attention to White, nnd endeavoured to make him as comfor table as possible on the way down. We learn to-day that tbe leg has been amputated, and the sufferer is doing as well as could be expected, considering that he has been suf fering inteiiso pain from six o'clock last night until ten o'clock this morning. Tho leg was found to be broken iv such a mau ner below tho knee that it only hung to gether by a little skin.

Departure of the Taniwha.

+__ — CKUISE OF YACHTS,

The Yacht Tauiwha took her departure for Melbourne this afternoon. The Auckland Yacht Club licet accompanied her down tlie harbour, and the p.s, Tongariro also took a number of persous desirous of witnessing tbe farewell procession to Rangitoto Reef.

Scintillations.

"fie brief; for it is with words as wlthsun beaniß: tho more they aro oondansed, iho deeper they burn."—Houthkv.

The Elder Brothers have appeared with success at Whangaroa. The Rev. Isitt, brother of tbe Rev. Mr Isitt, of Fukekohc, has arrived in Welling ton from England,

Miss Hopper, of Whangarei, was thrown from her horse, and sustained a severe shock, but is now recovering under the care of Dr. Traill.

Veterinary Surgeon Sharp has been appointed inspector for Waikato vice Mr Runciman. He intends to examine the Land Association's estate again within the next few days.

Only two Auckland exhibits of wool have yet come in to Mr Stodart for the Mcl bourno Exhibition. It is to be hoped that more will come forward before tho 31st, the time of closing,

Kibikihi has formed a cricket club : Mr James McCabc, captain; Mr I. Morley, secretary; and Mr A. Miller, treasurer. They contemplate a match with Tc Awa mutu,

A man of the world, speaking of a deacon whose ways of life are very straight, said : " Well, he has some very fine horses and he might run them, but you'd have to make your race course into a parallelogram," The late successful dancing-master, who recently left Auckland for Englaud in order to learn all the latest improvements in tho Tcrpsichorean art, was last heard ot " tripping the light fantastic in Adelaide." The Fiji "Times" publishes some valedictory verses on the departure of Sir Arthur Gordon for New Zealand. The fiirst two stanzas give a fair idea of the whole :—

Not a slghlwas hoard, not a farowoll cheer, As his Ex gave tho signal for starting : Not a to.»(ly could squeeze out a orocodilo tear While they went through tho humbug of part-

ing. Mo concourse of oliizens flocked to the strand; No publlo address was presented ; Not a korchlof was waved by a lily whito hand, And thoro wasn't a soul that lamented.

Th»ysolomly bore him away from the shore And tho oyes of the people went aftrr. But tho only expression each countenance

wore Was a broad grin approaohing to laughter. It was grief no doubt, to a cheerful mien Its Borrowful transports subduing, While tha moral young porsons from prim aberdeon, Did the wholo of tho formal 800-hoolng,

A DETECTIVE'S STORY.

i There is a story told of a lady and gentle i mau travelling together on an English rail ; road. 1 hey wero strangers to each other. , Suddenly the gentleman said : " Madame, I will trouble you to look out : of tbe window for a few minutes, as I am ; going to mako some changes in my wearing apparel." i "Certainly, sir," she replied, with great , politeness, rising and turning her back upon him. In a short time he said : " Now, madame, my chauge is completed aud you may resume your seat." When the lady turned she beheld her male companion transformed into a dash ing lady with a heavy vail over her lace. Mr Hankin, Government agent o£ the Rorealis on her last unfortunate labour cruise, was a passenger by tho Southern Cross from Levuka. The Customs authorities, Wellington, contemplate a prosecution of the proprietor of tho Albion Hotel in that city for having a box of cigars iv his house not bearing the legal stamp, "Now, sir or madame, whichever you arc," said the lady, "1 must trouble you to look out of tho window, for I also have some changes to make in my ap parel." " Certainly, madame," and the gentleman in ladies' attire immediately complied. " Now, sir, you may resume your seat." To his great surprise, on resuming his seat, the gentleman in female attire found his lady companion transformed into a mau. He laughed and said, "It appears that we arc both anxious to escape recognition. What have you done ? I have robbed a bank." "And I," said the whilom lady, as he dexterously fettered his companion's wrists with a pair of haudcuil's, " I am De tective J , of Scotland Yard, and in female apparel have shadowed you for two days. Now,"—drawing a revolver—"keep till." '

Latest Fijian News.

BY Ihe s.B. Southern Cross from Levuka we have Fiji papers to Saturday last, from which we take the following extracts : —

1 he ceremony of hoisting the British flag over the island of Rotumah has beeu post poned uutil after the arrival of His Excellency Mr Dcs Vcoux, when he will proceed thither to perform the ceremony in person. . The schooner Dauntless, Captain Jone3, returned from the Solomou islands ou Tuesday last with S4 labourers under tbe care of Government Agent, Mr Leslie. All tbe immigrants by her appear to be iv excellent health, and have been takeu on to Suva. The Tubal Caiu bad left for Levuka four days before the Dauntless, a full ship, and the Flirt was recruiting oil Maylatta, when the Dauntless started on hot return. . The precautionary measure which the Board of Health have thought proper to adopt as sufficient to guard against the spread of the measles has resolved itself into a remarkably primitive one. Handbills have been printed and are posted oil resi dences where the inmates are affected, to notify the public that the measles have broken out in the bouse, and that they are warned not to enter it at the risk of spread ing the contagion.

FIJI NOT A WHITE MAN'S COLONY.

Reviewing Sir Arthur Gordon's farewell speech, the "Fiji Times," in a trenchant articlo of a column and a half severely attacks His Excellency's assertion that Fiji is not a white man's colony. We have only space for oue extract:—" It should always be remembered that this is emphatically not a white man's colony." That is to say, this is tbe opinion entertained on tlie subject by tbe Honorable Sir Arthur Hamilton Gor don. The thanks of the public are iv a measure due to His Excellency for having, as a parting legacy, vouchsafed this signifi cant explanation of the general line of policy which has mismanaged the alfairs committed into his bands, " This is em phatically not a white man's colony." It therefore follows that all white men herein resident can only bo regarded as aliens and strangers in tlie laud. The paradox then presents itself that Englishmen in a llritish dependency occupy the position ot foreigners and iutrudcrs; people who denizen ship is at best but tolerated and whose political stains is entirely dependent upon the goodwill of the government which administers tbe affairs of the colouy in tbe interest of the dominant race, Denuded of all equivocation and quibble, divested of all subterfuge and hair-splitting diplomatic subtleties, this is tbo position which Sir Arthur Gordon basal length publicly assumed and on this point we arc content to joinissuc. * * * * It is absolutely impossible for the outside world to realise the depth of moral and social degradation, the un utterable horrors of pollution from which the laud lias been rescued, not by the British Government or Arthur Gordon, but by the white traders, settlers and missionaries who are thus so summarily disposed of. Tho pioneers of missionary and commercial enterprise found it tbo foulest blot upon the fair faco of creation ; a tcrrestial pandemonium and a veritable abode of fiends. Murder und carnage, strife and bloodshed wero tho presid ing genii cf the scene, lite could not be esti mated at a pin's ransom and ghoul-like the victors feasted ou the slain. Painlully and slowly, through difficulty and through danger, the white men wou it to a brighter day. The Cimmerian darkness of barbarism was in part dispellfd, the people learnt the arts of peace and realised the benefits ot civilisation. The aliens redeemed tbe luxuriant wilderness of indigenous vege tation, and converted unprofitable wastes iuto smiling homesteads. They cave a de finite value to lands, which up to that time had been valueless, and they opened up a career for the country to which, without them, it never could have aspired. True, the progress was not unattended with license and many concomitant evils, but ii was progress nevertheless and solid, sub stantial progress. When, through Euro pean agency, the land had been raised to a position which of itself it never would have attained, when it had been prepared and fitted lor its higher destiny, the white settlers petitioned for its annexation to tho British Cream, and the co-operation and consent of the native chiefs having being obtained, the deed of cession was signed which placed Sir Arthur Gordon in aposition to assort " This is emphatically not a white man's country."

DISAPPEARANCE OF £1500 FROM

THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND.

Nothing has yet been discovered relative to the disappearance ot bills of exchange and promissory notes from the Bank of New Zealand on Monday last (says tne "Fiji Times " of November 17) and, as the matter at present stands, is one of the most mysterious incidents that has occurred iv the town. Un the day in question the accountant gave ono of the clerks the bills for discount for the day, representing over £1,500. The clerk took them to his desk to execute certain clerical work, preparatory to taking them in to the manager. While doiug this he left his desk to go to the other side of the banking room and was absent between two or three minutes, and, on his return, the documents had disappeared. The most thorough search has been made in every direction but no trace of them has, up to the present time, bceii discovered. This occurred about 930 a.m. and before the bunk was open tojthe public, and all are clear that none but the bank oilicials, a, Polynesian messenger, and one other pcrsou were in the banking room at the time. It seems incredible that they could have taken for felonious purposes and as equally beyond belief that anyone could have interfered with them with a malicious design. At the request of (he bank the local iirnis are supplying duplicates of tho missing documents.

The Death of Mr Brown.

ADJOURNED INQUEST.

After wo went to press yesterday afternoon three witnesses wore examined, viz , Androw Smith, J. P. King, James Korley, and Mrs Brown.

Androw Smith, a pastrycook, deposed that he occupied with his wife, a portion of the house iv wliioh tho Browns resided. The doceasod did not appoar to him to have been an intem perate man. lie had never seen him intoxi cated. Whilo he was sitting at tea on Satur day evening last, he saw the deceased pass the window with a jug in hi 3 I and and fill it at the puu.p, whence he returned with it to the house. Shortly after this he heard deceased moaning as If in pain, and then Mrs Brown came In and asked nim if ho would follow hr into hor houso. Tho deconiod was lying on his bod, aud witness hoard him say:' I've done it now." Several times ho asked for and was handed the jug of water, from which ho dtunk grcodlly. He was extending his body on the bod, straightening hiuißclf out and arching back hid head. [Tlio coroner hero explained that these were symptoms ot poisoning by strychnine.] There were eooie powder papers lying on tho table, but ho did not know what became of them. They looked like toothing powders. J. P. King, chemist and druggist, stated that botween 5 and 6 o'clock on raturday evening last, tho deceased entered his shop for tbe purpose of purchasing some stryobnino to poison dogs wit a. vVinuss Bald tha. he could not let, him havo any unless in tbe presence of a pa«on whom bofn know. Tho deceased ihen went away and In a quarter ot an hour returned with Captain Kor ley, whon witness Bold him 12 grains of strychnino. '1 hey both signed tho hook, The deceased enquired the Dost method of administering tho poison and witness told him to place it betwo:n pieces of liver. He said that he had been accustomed to place the poisoa between pieces of beefsteak. The deceased was perfectly sober and rational at the time. Witness had known hlra many years.

Captain Korley gsvesimilar ovidocce. After they loft the chemist's shop they entered the Nevada Hotel, and had a drink each, it was impossible that deceased could have put any thing iuto bio liquor without witness noticing the action.

Mrs Brown was recalled and questioned with respect to tho powdor papers referred to by the witness Smith. She said that they were tho papers from Hitohen'a powders, wliioh her bus bind had been in the habit of taking along with pills and " blood restorer." Bo was not, how ever, an unhealthy man. After the deteetivo and tho doctors left she colleotoi tho popsrs from the table, and with Boni9 empty medicino bottles packed thorn in a small box, which sho dropood into tho cesspit. If tho jury wiskodit she would endeavour to recover the box.

Tho witness lelt for this purpose, but retumod soon afterwards unsuccessful.

A desultory discussion ensued between tlio dootor and tho j urois, tho latter c sking questions touching tho symptoms of poisoning by strych nine and tho coroner answering them. A general reuret was expressed tbat the powder papers had not been secured, inasmuch as all tlie OTidencoexceptDrDaweon'Bi'ttisea and strength ened the supposition that death had beon supor induced by poisoning. Tha dootor .remarked that, althoighit waa perfectly clour from tho medloal testimony, ihat no traoeof strjehnino was to bo mot with in tho stomach ot tho deceased ir nn, yet that it was quite possible ho poisoned hiuisolf iv such a way as to preclude the discovery ot any Buott traco in tho stomach. If he morely chewed tho grains of strychnine and afterwards spat them out death would assuredly take place. Even if the mouth wore riusedout after the grains had been chewed a whilo tho consequencoa would ba fatal. Under tho circumstuneus ho did not Bee that ihoy could do bettor than loturn an opon verdict. Tho jurors were unanimously ot the Coronor's ouiuion, and alter some farther c on- Bultation tho following formula was ag cod upon : -■•' That Robert Brown, on tho 27th day of In ovombar, in tho year aforesaid, &c„ in his own houao,*ben died suddenly, with suspicious symp toms of poisoning by Btryohnine, but whether such poison was taken accidentally or intention ally or administered by another thore is no evi dence lo show."

Au extensive sale of uuredcomed pledges, to the order pf Mr Neumegau will take place at Mr G. Lewis's mart, next to Owen and Graham's, lower Queen-street, at 11 o'clock on Monday,

TELEGRAMS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. The Moanataiari yield for the[fortnight is only 80 ounces. The New North Devon mine is still gbt ting good gold on the footwall of the reef; A bout 80 pounds of picked stone aro on blind.

OHINEMUTU, this day,

THE NEW TOWNSHIP,

The Government hold a Native Lands Court here early in February. Tho survey of the proposed township is unopposed. There is a geueral feeling here in favour of calling the town Fentonville, in recognition of tbe valuable services rendered by Cbicf Judge Fenton in negotiating the block.

WELLINGTON, this day.

THE TOBACCO CASE,

The magistrates convicted the proprietor of tho Albion Hotel for having in his po3sessibn seven boxes of cigars not bearing the stamps required by tbe AcK Tbe magistrates were of opinion tnat there was no attemjlt to defraud the revenue, and ex pressed a hope that the penalty may be mitigated. .

Te Aroha Goldfield.

[FROM OVB OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Decomber 2, THE NEW FINDS.

If the reported new gold finds to the War den are wortli anything;, Tc Aroha will, in all probability, be an extensive quartz niiu ing district. Tbe finds are from different Idealities several miles apart, and each may be before long the centre of a small mining population of its own. In the United ground (Mclntyre, Frater, and party) ad joining the Frospectors, good gold has been opened upon and traced for some distance along the lead; which is no doubt the Pios pectors reef. Adjoining the United .on tho south-west, Peter Martin—well-known on the Thames and Ohinemuri goldflcld—has found a good stony reef with gold to be seen in the stone. Martin states that it is a reef running in a different direction to the Prospectors'. Iv the Morning Star claim the reef was touched iv the drive last night, and the shareholders expect to break down quarlz to-day. Gold having been seen in the reefonthesurface, the quartz is expected to be pretty good. THE FIRST WARDEN'S COUiiT. Yesterday the Warden's Court was held here for the first time, and nearly all the over-lapping cases settled. Nearly all the parties who pegged ou the spot where Mclntyre and party found tbe gold have been awarded a share in the ground, and the whole have amalgamated. Last night a number of Maoris, who had pegged in, applied for their interests, and if the cheer ing after the meeting is any indication, they were successful in their applications. THE HIGH SCHOOL RESERVE. The Thames High School Reserve is to be cut up into 5,10, and 20 acre lots, and offered for salo and lease. The soil is first class, and there is ovcry reason to believe that the sections will bo quickly taken up. The Waikato shareholders in Gribble and par ties'claim, the United, which name, bow ever, I hear is about to be altered to the Waikato, on account of there already being one United—intend holding a meeting on Saturday evening next at Hamil ton. It is to be hoped that the Auck land shareholders will attend and arrange to form a company which will undoubtedly havo amongst the shareholders the most in fluential men in the Waikato.

The Latest

GOLD IN THE PROSPECTORS' REEF,

[BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

HAMILTON, Friday night. The Prospectors' Te Aroha Company have just broken down the reef 12 feet. Gold shows all along the reef solid.

The Murderer Tuhi.

(BY TBLEGHAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

HIS REASON FOR THE MURDER,

WELLINGTON, this day. Thk Iliuemoa arrived wiih the murderer, Tuhi. A large crowd was present to see him land, He has stated that his reason for the murder was that after he obtained the money from Mis« Dobie she threatened him she would tell the soldiers. He instantly determined to prevent her—and killed her. The Hinemoa returns to Opunake to-night to bring down witnesses required by Crown prosecutor.

NEW PLYMODTH, Friday

The Hinemoa arrived at 5 o'clock from Opunake, for the purpose of landing a mail. She hid on board the native prisoner Tuhi, who murdered Miss Doble. Mr Parris, Mr Hursthouse, and Mr Bullen visited the Hinemoa, and from a conversation Mr Hursthouse had with the prisoner it is evident that the remarkable indifference he at first exhibited as to his fate has dis appeared. A careworn, anxious look has fallen over his countenance, which shows he is beginning to realise his position. The Hinemoa sailed for Wellington nt C o'clock.

The Summer Fashions in England.

| VROM OUS LONDON COKRESPOSD3NT.]

Losdon, October 7. YouK spring will be in full bloom when this reaches you, and our summer is now dying hard. The trees are yet in full leaf, and show no signs of turning in colour. The sun is yet too warm for much activity in the middle of the day, but the nights aro cold, and the country people say a touch of frost is wanted to ripen the damsons. So hot was it in the closing weok of September that two cadets at Sand hurst fainted while on parade;'what pro mising soldiers they would make for a future Afghan war. We had a really warm August, and the watering places were so full that bathing machines and railway carriages have been in requisition as sleeping apartments. The shores, piers, and promenades have had tho appearance of an open air fancy dress ball or carnival. Pompadour prints of all shades and patterns, cut into every imaginable and impossible shape have been most popular; but poulard silks of pompadour pattern are very general, and very graceful. One dress had innumerable Chinese landscapes in pale blue on a white ground. The idea was sufficiently ludicrous, but the effect by no means ugly. Foulard falls more gracefully than cotton, otherwise the effect is much the same ; the ground of the pattern may be black, dark blue, grey, brown, or occasionally dark green, but fawn colour has beeu very popular. 1 lis dresses are mostly made with tho panier behind or with the back breadths considerably puffed. No dresses are now very long, and the preyaleuce of lawn tennis causes most young ladies to wear them exceedingly short. Lace aud embroidery aro much used round the edge of trimmings, either plastron or frilled. Stockings form an important item with shbrt dresses and low tennis shoes; they are usually worn the same colour as the ground of the dress, but cardinal red has been worn with almost everything, and navy blue for those whose ankles cannot afford to be so conspicuous. The Japanese coarse straw hats that cau be bought for 9._A have been universal, lined with jthe colours of thedrcss,and turned up at the side—they arc generally becoming. Low shoes or very high hoots arc necessary, and gloves with four buttons. Kilted flounces are still worn, and light ulsters with the Langtry hood, but the hoods have reached the point of vulgarity. Jersey bodices have been universal, but during the last month they seem to be disappearing. White trimmings of satin, ribbon, lace, and feathers on white bonnets have been as fashionable as in our grandmother's days. Silver pigs as charms to a bracelet are tho latest absurdity out.

CRICKET.

The following matches were proceeding when we when^to press .-—Auckland United C.C. v. Auckland C.C, Domain; West End C.C. v. Eden C.C, Domain; Carlton C.C. v. 2nd Eleven West End C.C, Domain ; North Shore C.C. v. Civil Service C.C, Domain; and Grafton Road C.C. v. Wesley College C.C. Three Rings.

Many cf the nostrums and specifics advertised to tone tho tervous system work more direct injury to it, than the diseases that themselves atrect it. Practical experience is after all the beat physician, and this strongly recommends the gently stimulating properties ot a prepara tion known to act upon tho functions with the most Bplendid curative results. This is Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps, the sov ereign nervine balm ojt this or any other age.

CABLEGRAMS.

EUROPEAN.

[R;KtiTBB'S TELEGHiAMS.J

THE ALBANIANS DISBANDING, CONSTANTINOPLE, December 3.

News has been received from Scutari that owing to the settlement of the cession oi Dulcigno to the Montenegrins, the Albanian League has now been dissolved. RCSSO-ENGLIsH ALLIANCE; LONDON, December 3. Russia has consented to the proposal of England that the combined fleet should not disperse until the remainder of the Berlin Treaty is fully executed. THE TRIAL OF IRISH AGITATORS. LONDON, December^ ' Mr Parnell, on account ot the meeting of Parliament, has applied for a postponement Of the trials of the Land Leaguers. It is proposbd to send American lawyers to Dub. lin to defeud their cases; The outrages in Ireland are still on tho increase. MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL. LONDONj December 2. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bauk of England is £14,750,000. The state of tho wheat and tallow mar . kets is dull; At the wool sale to-day 8,800 bales .-ere offered, making a total, of 71,400 bales cata logued since the opening. The tone of the sale was weaker. The withdrawals to date arc 2000 bales.

AUSTRALIAN.

Another Massacre. SYDNEY, Saturday. News has been received that the captain ana three of the crew of the cutter Leila have been massacred by natives at Pott Webber.

Latere

SYDNEY, Saturday.

The scene of the massacre of tho captaitt and three of. the crew of the cutter Leila is Port Webber, in New Ireland. Her Majesty's schooner Beagle brings hews of tbe outrage. She also reports that the Marquis Do Ray's immigrants have shifted from Hikitiki Bay, New Ireland, and aro actively preparing to leave and settle in Queensland. The Border Duties Convention, which is to be renewed between New South Wales aud South Australia, provides for payment to tbe former of £47,500 annually.

COMMERCIAL.

SYDNEY, December 8,

Hcnhessy's brandy, case, 36s 6d te 36s 9d; bulk, quarters, lis 4d ; Dovoe's kerosene, Is 9d to is lOd per gallon j New Zealand oats, 2s 3d per bushel; Candles, D.R.J.'g: BJd per lb. ; D.R.O.'s, B|d per lb.

NEW GOLDFIELD IN QUEENSLAND.

BRISBANE, Saturday.

New goldfields have been gazetted in the vicinity of Mount Perry, near the Burnet river, to the north-west of Mary borough, in this colony.

ADELAIDE, December 3. The price of wheat per bushel is 4s 9d; no buyers. Town flour, £11; country, £9 10s to £9 15s. The tone of freights firm. THE EESOLT OF THE CONFERENCE.

MELBOURNE, Saturday,

As the result of the Intercolonial Confer ence, it has been agreed between Victoria and South Australia to adopt free trade intercourse across their boideis. New South Wales and South Australia have, however, decided to renew their existing border duties convention.

PEDESTRIANISM.

MELBOURNE, December 3,

In the six days' walking contest Swain has made 250, Baker 248, and Seymour 240 miles.

Fatal Accident on the South Road.

A fatal accident occurred on the Great South Road at about 8 o'clock yesterday evening to Mr Singleton, who was thrown from his horse and killed near to Mr Hall's, the cooper's. Mr French, of the New North Road, who was riding homewards from the direction of Otahuhu, discovered the body on the side of the road. After calling Mr Hall to look after the body, lie rode on to Onehunga and reported the matter to Ser. geant Green, who immediately repaired to the scene of tho accident, accompanied by Dr, Scott, Life was found to be extinct. It is believed there is dislocation ou the neck, but otherwise no external injuries to the head or other parts could be discovered. Mr Singleton would appear to have fceen ridiug from the direction of Auckland homewards, as a short time previous to the hour at which the accident occurred. Mr Hall heard a horse going past at rather a rapid pace as if Le had bolted, and close to [Ann's bridge a saddled horse was met by Mr French, who, a little nearer to the cooper's, discovered the body. The body was removed by Constable Graham to the Criterion Hotel, Otahuhu. Mr Singleton only arrived in the colony some two years ago, and had recently purchased the estate of the late W. J. Young, known as "The Grange,"beyond Otahuhu,.where he resided with his wife and children. Near to the body was found a stirrup iron and leather, and there were some slight indica* tions oa the road of the body having beeu dragged for a#fc*L-{ distance. 'Ihe deceased, who was onirlfiHj.t 35 years of age, is said to have be«L WSft connected in tho old country.

Case of Sudden Death

An elderly man named George Pilkington, about sixty years of age, was found dead last evening in an old tenement in close proximity to Grey street. Pilkington and two others—Brainsbary aud Garrett— huddled together, and helped themselres without female aid. They weg all in receipt of Government rations, and had been living iv this style for two years. Pilking ton and Brainsbury took tea in tho after noon, after which Pilkington went into the next compartment to lie down, iv his usual manner, taking a "nap after the meal." About four o'clock Pilkington was beard walking about the room, but no apprehen sion of anything wrong was felt by his companion. At six o'clock Brainsbary called to Pilkington, asking him if he would like some tea, but, receiving no answer, and all being quiet, he made an attempt to go into the room, but could not open the door sufficiently wide for admittance, but wide enough to get a glimpse of the body of Pilkington which was lying close to the door. Thinking Pilkingtou was either dying or dead, Braiusbury sent information to the police, and Constable Bist went to the house, forced open the door, and found, upon examination that the body was dead and nearly cold. The constable was quite satisfied that Pilkington was dead and beyond the reach of medical assistance. Be lifted tbe body on to the bed. Ten shillings and two pence were found in the pocket of deceased. William Garrett who was not in tbe house at the time informed the police that Pilkiogton had been ailing for some time, and was paralyzed on one side; he intended to apply to Mr Graham for au order for the admittance of Pilkington into the Hospital.

It has been deemed unnecessary to hold an inquest iv this case, as the deceased was known to have been the subject of heart disease and paralysis.and that until recently he had been under treatment in tho Hos pital for these complaiufs.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Bcforo R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) CHARGE OF LARCENY. Charlotte Grcave3 was charged with steal ing two knives and forks, and a table spoon, value 10s 6d, on the 19lh of Novem ber, the property of William David Dallen, confectioner, Queen-street. The prisoner, quite a young woman, and a new arrival, pleaded not guilty. Mr Pardy stated that prisoner bad been in the habit of taking refreshments at Mr Dallen'B restaurant, aud took the oppor tunity of purloining the articles. The chief witness was a waitress, who had gone to Ho wick for a holiday. Hs must therefore ask for a remand until Monday, His Worship told prisoner that he did not wish to s:nd her to prison in the interim, and if she would promise to appear on Mon day morning at half-past ten o'clock, he would allow her to be discharged on such promise. But if she did not appear, a war rant would be issued for her arrest. The girl promised she would attend, and was allowed her liberty. NEGLECTING A COURT ORDER, . James Gunson was charged with failing to obey an order of the Court calling upon him to contribute towards the support of his wife. Mr Pardy said he understood that defen dant had paid something on account. . Remanded until Monday next. - -);

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY DECEMBER 4,



(PKR " STAR " CARRIER PIGEON.) 200YDS. 400YDS. Sub-Lieut Self ..12 7 Corporal IJloxsomo ... 15 8 Vol. Hamilton ... 15 8 Vol. Thco. Fairs .., 17 12 Vol. Hivudley, G.A. 13 3 Sergt. WiUson ... 1G 10 Sergt. J. II. Haslett. 13 11 CoL-Scrst. Haslett ... 1G 8 Vol. Colo 0 3 Vol. Jus. Lee 12 7 Corporal I. Cooper... 10 10 Kerf.; McLcod ... 15 7 Sergt. Taylor, C.P, ... 15 11 Vol. Jae. Fairs ... 1G 11



BRETT'S AUCKLAND A LMANAC • A^l> i „ PROVINCIAL JJANDBOOK ™R .... ~. ;.. 1881. This Standard Work Is now far advanced, .and Advertisers who desire to secure a place in 'the Book and Directory should forward their announcements to the Evening Stab Office at l«t^onoe,-



Special Advertisements. TTf I N X IS & CT A L L. HAVE ' I REMOVED ■ FROM SIIOKTLAND-STREET TO TEMPORARY PREMISES IN FOET STREET, OPPOSITE COCHRANE AND SON'S AUCTION I i MAET, I AND WILL CONTINUE THBIR CHEAP SALE FOR A FEW WEEKS LONGER, TO CLEAR SURPLUS STOCK, , THEY WILL REMAIN IN FOKT-STREET DURING THE RE-BUILDING OF THEIR WARE HOUSE IN SHORTLAND-STREET. TMT ILNE & riHOYCE HAVE NOW RECRIVED B O V S' SUITS, In all tho Bost Styles and Materials, including Brown Holland, Brov/n, White, and Striped Drill, Tweed, Serge, Sec. in tho Brighton, Wim bledon, Nelson, Czar, Connaught, Sydney, Royal Tar, and other makes. Also, BOYS' SIIIRT3, TIES, COLLARS, BRACES, BELTS, SOCKS, HOSIERY, &C.



LADIES' JERSEYS CHILDREN'S JERSEYS THE JERSEY CLOTH, by tho yard LADIES' NEW HOSIER, V CHILDREN'S NEW HOSIERY. New Trimmed and Untrimmed Bon nets and Hats. Chenille Ribbon, Chenille Ties, Also A Large Variety of FANCY GOODS GENERALLY. ■jMT IL N E & f'j II OXC E. AUSTRIAN BF.NT-WOOD ELTRNI £%_ TURE.-A Largo Shipment just to hand, right and strong, suitablo for Breakfast. Sitting, Dining, or Drawing-room (Blaok, Walnut, and Light Colours. GARLICK & CRANWELL, City Hall Furnishing Arcade, Queen-street. Auckland. ARPETS—The Largest stock in the Pro vince to select from—all kind?. Tapestry, from 2s Ud; Brussels, from is lid ; Kid derminster, Felt, and Jute. The New Worc»Ster Stair Carpet, mado of Horss Hair, just received—the most durable Carpet ever made. GARLICK & CRANWKLL. BEDROOM FURNITURE.-A Great Variety always ready for deliveiy, to suit all classes. Chests of Drawers, Wasbstands, Toilet Tables and Wardrobes in various woods, Glasses and Toiletware. Bedding of all kinds and sizes; Spring* Mattresses. GAgLICK & CRANWELL. EXHIBITION Designs in Iron Bedsteads.— We keen tbe Greatest Variety of Iron Bedsteads In Town, and are Importers direct from the manufacturers. Hand some Wood Bedsteads from our own Factory. GARLICK & CRANWELL. GARLICK & CRANWELL keep such a Largo Assortment of General Household Furniture tnat you oan Furnish a Houso throughout from their stock at a day's notice. DRAWING-ROOM Suites In stock, suitable for a Cottago or a Mansion, all uphol stered by ourselves and guaranteed. Fuites for Dining and Sitting Rooms in various styles. GARLICK & CRANWELL. j



ONLY Warehouse in Town conducted on the London System, combining all depart ments of Furnishing, Drapory, and Clothing. CITY PALL ARC AD g. FIVE Per Cent Cash Discount on all kinds of Furniture, Carpets, Matting, Floorcloths. Ironmongery, Toiletware, and Brush ware. GARLICK & CRANWELL. OOK CATALOGUES.post free or on applied lion, to those intending to Furnish. Esti mates and designs given. Carpets made up. linoleum and Oilcloths laid. Needlo work mounted. All kinds of Upholstery and Cabinet-work by first-class worn men. INSPECT OUR STOCK: The .Largest in Auckland ! GARLICK & CRANWELL, CITY HALL ARCADE, QUEEN-STREET & LORNE-STBEET, AUCKLAND M. MURC HI E MERCHANT TAILOR AND IMPORTER, FRESH ARRIVALS. English and Scotch Tweeds—7 cases by 'Loohnagar' Serge Suitings in Blue and Black, of a New Make and Finish Something New in Bannockburn Tweeds, which was awarded Ist prlzo at tho Sydnoy Exhibition Saxony Tweeds In Blue and Black, of superior quality and new design. Another Consignment to arrive by ' Femglen. Samples mailed to any address. The immense quantity of Clothing we ship to the large cities and townß in the colony is a sufficient guarantee tbettho UUALITY and MAKE of these Goods cannot bo equalled. Orders by mail will receive our best attontion. WANTED, four First-class Tailors, to whom constant employment will be given at the ten penny log. M. MURCHIE, Opposite Arch. Clark & ion's, hortland Street,



pHEAP BLACK SILKS ! CHEAP COLOURED SILKS! CHEAP JAPANESE SILKS I CHEAP SATINS! WILLIAM RATTRAY has much ploasure in informing his Customers and the publio that he has purchased a case of Black and Coloured Bilks, and Japanese Silks and Satins, at a VERY HEAVY DISCOUNT off the usual prices. He will offer them at cor respondingly low rates, viz.: DURiBLE BLACK SILK", usual prico 8s 6d, for6s6d Do do do usual prico 10s, for 7s 6d SPLENDID BLACK SILK, usual price, 12s 6d, for 9s 6d Do do do usual price, 13s 66, j for 10s I COLOURED SILK, of splendid ftuality, usual price 10s, for 7s Gd J WHITE and COLOURED JAPANESE SILK, usual price 4s, for 3s j COLOURED SATINS, usual price ss, for 3s 6d. The above are VERITABLE uHEAP BARGAINS, As a call will demonstrate. WILLIAM TVATTRAY, draper clothier, & silk mercer, ' New Zealand House, 66, Queen-street, Auckland (Opposite.the Bank of New Zealand), J^T ■E W _Ti 00 D S ■VTEW pOODSI A. LINABURY & CO. Are Now Showing their NEW SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.



' We hold the Largest and Best Stock of. '< COSTUMES, MILLINERY 'FANCY GOODS, DRESS GOODS FLOWERS, FEATHERS, &a, & a Speoial Line of Plata Dress Silks, only 3s Ud per yard; worthss6d. 5,000 Straw Hats, all new shapes. I A Largo Stock of Ladies' and Children's Under clothing. Dress and, Mancle-making on the premises Costumes made in 21 hours'notice. A. LINABURY & C ~ 201 and 206, Queen-street _ XT' '-0 "' T" 1 c E. On and after Monday, the 21st instant, L Tierney's 'Bus will run. at the hours specified between Auckland and the Whau. From Auckland From Whau 11.30 a.m. 8 ».m. 1.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m. i Saturdaysi.3o p.m. _ 8 a.m. 10 p.m. p,m, I



SpeciaV Advertisements. qHARLAND'S BaKING POWDER. This incomparable BAKING POWDER is made from Grape Cream Tartar, Imported from the Wine dlstriot of Franoe. It Is alwayß Pure, Wholesome, and Uniform. This powdor contains no Alum, Ammonia, Terra Alb*, nor any adulteration whatever. It makes light digostlblo Bread, Biscuits, Cakea, and Pastry. Bread and Scones mado with this Baking i Powder 1b not only perfectly wholesomo, but It Is found to ho much more digestible than whon fermented, and may bo eaten as soon as cold without rißk or inoonveniooce by tho most delicate Invalid* hence its supeiiority over all ether descriptions of Fermented Bread. Proprietors : SHARLAND & CO., MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS, AUCKLAND. Sold by all Grocors and Storekeepers, through out Now Zealand, in canisters at Is 6i and 2s 6d each. _jPECI.iL NOTICE. o Wo.' tho undorelgned, respo Mull invite.the Inspection of tho Ladies ofgAnckland and tho surrounding district to the fact that wo are Opening up a A LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF ENGLISH, FRENCH, & AMERICAN GOODS, IN MILLINERY, HO3IERY GLOVES, FEATHERS FLOWERS, LACES Sic, &c„ &o, DUNNE, HALL, & CO., 174, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND Opposite the Thißtlo Hotol).



■KTTEW TWEEDS AJND COATINGS. Just Opkned UP," ¥ H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, NKW TWEEDS AND COATINGS, Comprising Bliss, Woßt of England, Bnnnock burn, and various othor manufactures of Scotch Tweods. i Nrcw Twkbds and Coatings I A largo Varioty of French and Gorman Tweods. Nkw Tweeds and Coatings I Worsted Coatings in all Shados and Pattorns. Nkw Twskds and Coatings ! Suporior Meltons, Boavers, and Vonotians in all shades. Nkw Twbeds and Coatings I West of England Superilno Black and Blue. i NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS I JUST OPENED OUT, AT H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, Merchant Tailor & Haiutmakkr, Oppos the South British Insuranco Buildings. dHORTIiAN'D-BTBB*T, AUCKLAND. N.B.—A Largo Varioty inSCancy Vostings for winter hvoar. Spscial Observance '..All work warranted Haud.Mado only. T fIOSGKAVE & /HO., At th bib Premises, Queen-street, WILD MAKE A GENERAL SHOW OF THEIR T_TEVV QUMMER SHIPMENTS I THIS DAY, Togothor with Important SPBCIAL LOTS, Purchased at Large Discounts by our ropresentativo from various Manu facturers, as below Btated. The FANCY DRESS DEPARTMENT contains all tho Nkwkst Goon 3of tho Season, in Pompadours, Lustres, Casbmsrb and Beiges. Tho MILLINERY DEPARTMENT onslsts of tho Choicest Designs in Hats and Bonnets, Ladies' and Chlldrens'Co-TUMES, Visattos and Dolman's Lace, Bertha's Flowers and Feathsibs. The SILK DEPARTMENT is replote with the Nowest Shades in Vblvets, Silks and Ribbons. Wo call particular attention to our Stook of BLACK SILKS, whioh is tha Largest in the colony. Our Stock of Ladies' UNDERCLOTHING is Large and Well-assortod, and contains all the Newest Makes and Stylos, Ladles' and Children's Jerseys in all colours.



In the MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT we are Offering Partioulnrly Good Valuo In White and Gbry Calicos, Sheetings and Flannels. T /^OSGRAVE & pO. are now offering great advantages to the Public, as the* Import their GOODS from the Best English and French Mancfacterbrs, AND ARE SELLING AT WHOLESALE PRICKS. "Carpe Diem," which literally translated means pluck the day, liberally cooßtruod, eigniiles seize 'he occasion. It is an old Roman maxim by which its people acted, and thus became famous among; the nations of the world. Neglected ailments Boon become chronlo and once deeply rooted are difficult of removal. On the flr3t symptoms if any of the maladies for which it Is specially designed, Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatlo Schnapps will not only check Its course, but so tooify the parts as to render them incapable of sudden relapses.



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