SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

~. ___ »,mwo 1 This Evening, 0.7 HI3H WATER} To . morrow Morning, 0.38 SUN3ST.-Thla Evening, 7.8 SU.VRISE.—To-Morrow Morning, 4.39 a.OON'3 AGE.-Full Moon, 17tb, 3.15 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Dnnloe, barque, D&vles, from London Alaority, aohoonor, Moore, from Lovuka

TO-DAY. To Anau, 5.8., Caroy, from Russell GleneJg. 8.8., Farquhar, from Tauranga FaMylCelly.ketch, William* from whangaroa Gem, schooner, Pearce, from Tairua Augusta, brigantino, Smith, from Hokianga

DEPARTURES.

to-day. To Anau, s.s., Carey, for tho South

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

SS3S Sunday Monday Russell—lona. Monday Melbourne, via South-Te Anau, Thursday Whangarei and Itussoil-Waitaki, Wednesday Now Plymouth and aouth-Wanaka, to-morrow Whaigarel-Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays Waitaki, Friday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Australia, P.M S.S., from San Francisco, Sun-

Albfon. s.s. ttm tho South, Thursday Wolve me, H.M.S., from Sydney, shortly T?m?rald H M.S.. from Melbourne,sailed 11th L^dy Jo'o^yn, ship (K.V.P.S.),from London; Marg"retG&aith,Bbip (J.K.L.D.). from Lon- Loch°Ur?, a bargave (W.Q.L.K.), from London, sailed September 27

IMPORTS.

Per Dunloe, from London-Plain cottons, £120 coloured .cottons, £110; printed cottons £160, woollons and worsteds, £60: tUnnels, £210 silk and velvets, £100; hosiery, £50: haberdashery, £820; umbrellas, £140; apparel, £o!0; carpets and rugs, £230; felt hats and caps, £100; wrought leather, £230; saddlery, £260; sheathing fSt,£lo: floor c:oth. £130; tab'o baize, £20; vestas, hi ; agricultural implements, £70; rat's and general machinery, £119.; books, £130. paper? 10 cwt.; stationery, £10- PaP? rhanS'_£ ft s. £60; upholstory, £210; toys, £100; pianos, £160; corks, £110; agricultural and garden seeds. *. .0. hardware and cutlery, £550; bar and rod iron, 3 tons; gilvanisod iron, 10 ions; yellow metil, 6 tonß iron nails, 1 ton; linseed oil, 197.gallons turpentine, 35 gallons; paint colours. £70; flint glass, £50; china and earthenware, £80; wool riacks £10- c-nvas, £30; lines and twines £o0; cemeat. 2()obarrete; brandy in bulk 1100 proof gallons brandy In case. 1230 proof gallons; ruu-. 1312 Droof gallons ,* British spirit- in balk, wi proof gallons; British spirits in caso, 250 proof gallons; white wine, 40 gallons; beer glass, 227 barrels of 36 gailotsleacb; bacon and hams, 11 owt. * preserved .fish not rated, £60: assorted oUmen's stores, £106; vine„ar, 130 WjtoM cocoa, 10 cwt.; chocolate, 6 cwt.; mustard. £91 Btarcn £64 • bicarbonate of soda, 20 cwt.; caustic soda 14 tons; British and foreign oiSdJs.l79owt.| ginger, 10 cwt ; glucose and Baccarum sugar, 45 cwt.; confectionery and peel. £73; chemicals not described, ftso. Apothecary ware, £100; taitario acid. 10 cwt condensed milk. £21; cam Hour, £123.-1 otal declared value of cargo, £16,100.

Per Dunloe, from London.—l case brass cor nices. 11 cases furniture, 1 caso damasks, 1 case leather clotb, _ oases linoleum. 2 cases Venetian blinds, 1 oase trimmings, 3 bileß coir mats, i bales carpets.—Winks and Hall.

Ex Donloe:-2 Tierces confectionery show classes, 3 cases Christmas decorations, 50 boxes Allans piiza packets, 50 do. Stantons, 1 casg Calendars for '81, 3 cases ohinaware, 3 aamplo cases noveltieß, 1 case machinery,—J. v, Hatswell.

leases fireworks, 7 oases dolls, lease work baskets, companions to., 2 cases flower Btanda, 1 ditto, month harmonlcana, 4 ditto work boxes, desks and vlotorlaa, I ditto, dressing combs, 1 ditto, pivot mirrors, 1 ditto, zinc mirrors, 2 ditto, shoe and scrub brushes, 1 ditto. Peirj'B elastic bands, 'I'"ditto' squeaking balloons, 5 ditto. Bundri»s,-M. Levy and Co.

Inwards Coastwise—Bllen, from Manaia, with 10,000 feet timber; Mercury, from 1 airua, with 1.980 feet timber, »nd 3000 shingles: Mana. from Tairua, wi.h 21,000 £-et timber and 3000shlngl-s; Nancy, from Thame*, with 16,000 feet timber; To Anaa, fiom Russell, with 600 tons coal.

Outwards COASTWisF.-Maua, for Tairua; Nanoy, for Thames. The barquentine Agnes Jessie cleared at the Customs to-day for Whangaroa, whe-e Bho will load with timber for Melbourne.

The Bchooner Mary Wadley arrived at Whan garei Heads from Napier on Tuesday in order to take iv a cargo of coals for that place.

i&The brigantine Darcy Pratt for Kaip ira was erroneoualv placed in our list of departures last evening. She is wind-bound id harbour. The b,b. Glenelg, which arrived from Tau ranga this morning, brought 170 sheep, 11 bales wool 120 aackß gum, 6 tons sundries, and the following passengers :-Mra Pollarfl, Miss Paul, Miss Hawthorne, Captain Ellis, Messrs Snell, Bamson, Murch, Spencer, Grossman, Dowland, Logan, Graham, Wilkins, Carter, Jones, Corney, Price, and Un the steerage. The Union Co.'s s.s. Te Anau left for South to-day with the following passengers :—For Gisborne—Jobson,.Mrs Nevin and t«o children, D. Douli. Fryer. Miss Russell, Batley, Captain Clayton, Misa Rees, W. Kinross, White, Walter, D. i. Steele. Napler-Mits Norman. Mra Mc- Shane and family, Mtssrs. Thow, Robertson, Norman, Brown, Mrs Monro. L. Zlogri. Miss Clark. We'lington-Morris. Mi' b Berry, Mr and Mra Gill, J. F. Norman. Lyttelton-Mrs Gow, Captain Piespoint, Foster, Mrs Waite, J. O. Allen, Miss Round. Dnnedin-R. Short, Mackle Mowatt, Misa Horsey. Bluff-Judge and Mrs Haokett. Melbourne-Mrs Bartlett and child.

H.M.S Bchooner Alacrity arrived last evening from Fiji, where she has been engaged in sur veying'work for somo time past. She loft Levuka on the 21th, and had fine weather and light winds throughout the passage. The Alacrity will remain here about three montha for tho purpose of refitting tne vessel.

,: The topsail schooner Annie Wilson cleared at the Customs to-day for Kaloara, where she will probably load with timber for Melbourne.

The brig Syren cleared at the customs to-day for Kaipara. She loadß there with timber for Sydney. The barquentine Annie Bow entered out at theCnatoms to-day for Newcastle.

ARRIVAL OF THE DUNLOE.

The arrival of the ba f_uß Dunloe from London waa reported in a late edition of our last evening's issue. She left London an August 29tb, and on 3rd September was off tho Lizard. The wind then veered to S.IV., and waa light and variable until Madeira was made, on the 13th The N.E. trades were then picked up, but proved light. Sighted San Antonio on the 21st. From 12-N. to 5-8. the winds were light Bnd variable. Tho Equator waa croased in 26- W„ on October 21th. The trades being far southerly had to mako aeveral tanks to clear the land. These trades Wero lost in 29- S. and 3a- VV. Had moderate N.E. winds;nntll,2l* W„ thon had moderate W. winds to tha meridian of Green wich, which was cros-od in 43* S. P«B«ed the Cane on October 30, in 15*3, and on November 3 sighted Marion Island, tha wind being west erly Thence t6 Cape Loeowin experienced W N.W. to W.S.W. winds, with hail and enow storms. The furthest point . reached was 59 ---.Were off Tasmania on the 23rd November, and thence had light variable winds with calms the remainder of the passage. Made tho Three Kings on Sunday last, and rounded the North Cape tho same evening. Had light baffling winds down the coast, and anchored off the Qneen - street wharf at 5 o'clock last evening. Passengers :— Second Cabin-Kobert Anderson, Mlbs I). Stuart, Miss Kmily Stuart, Thomas Urquhart, Mrs Urquhirt, James Woraley, Mary Woraley, and Charles Worßley. . Steerage:—J. MoKee, „ Dan MoCartney, Charlotte McCartney, Jane ' Napier, Mary Guildford, Edwin Guilford, Williim Nixon, Alexander Nixon, Robert Nixon, Eliza Nixon, John Moore, and Mary Ann Hardrick.

THE TANIWHA.

Captain Williams, of tho ketch- Fanny Kelly, informs us tnat the yacht Taniwha, bound from thia port to. Melbourne, passnd Whangarei Heads on Monday at 6 a.m She had a fine north-east breeze, and was sailing vory wpidly

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

DEPARTURES. Annie Hill, schooner, for Lyttelton Amaranth, schooner, Bradloy, for waitara Hannah Mokau, s.s,, Koane, for Waitara.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day. Arrived i Waitaki, from Auckland, 7.15 a,m. Sydney, December 8, Arrived—Tararua, from Auckland Melbourne, December 8. Arrived—Rotomahana, from the Bluff. Sailed—Ringarooma, for Bluff.

Gisborne, this day. The s.s. Albion Bailed for Tauranga and Auck land at 9 o'clock thia morning, Greymouth, yesterday. Sailod: Examiner, for Lyttelton; Anthons, for Wellington.

Lyttelton, yesterday. Arrived i Emporor, brig, from Newcastle

... Timaru, yesterday. Arrived: Espeoulador, barque, from New- Castle Port Chalnebs, yesterday. Sailed: Zealandia, ship, for London; Roto rua, for Auckland

THE WEATHER.

(Ll WIND ESTIMATED A3 %!>!___ I F. Br.—Fresh Breeze TW„__ t St.-Stormy "Vsez-3 I <_-G»ie ~, '■" :■.} ANEROID BAEOMETEB. 'ItMTHEE ESTIMATED AS .•aim 1 'If&'iat- 0.-Overcaßt.thewhole ■i'i*«i«r'wW« B*y covered with ;',-STOCK ASI!^ auck clouds P.—Fttßßi nn ehowers M arket"each THDt,%lly Paravtal, at 2 p.m., for sale -td. -criptlonß, Produce, &c, ' consignee* of-Stock can depend upon 'eif attention being given, Bood Paddook Aceomir . flafJcn, and Pbomkc Account Baisb,

' Men shut their doors against a Betting sun, it is a very remarkable saying, to be found in "Timonot Athens," and one of the oracular utterances ot the great Bard of Avon. iThe ex pression is a truism. The moment a thing declines, 11 is dismissed from public favour, Let a man degenerate, and friendship closes its hand against him, societyitabooos |bim, and he is exorcised, as it were, from all bia past associations. This contrary oondition of things ?rovea Cthe high esteem and popularity ot Tdolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps. The gates of all the marts of the world arelopen to it.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Clobb as Unwkb i—

This Day. For Ngunguru, per Ata'an'a, at _ p.m For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5.30 p.m.

Friday, 10th Instant. For Waitara, New Plymonth, and Wanganui,

per Lalla Rookh, at 11 a.m. For WhHiangi, Tairua, Tauranga. and Opotiki,

per Glenelg, at i p.m. For Waiheke and Coromand 01, per Coro-

mandel, at 2.30 p.m. For Wangarei Meads and Wangarei, per Argyle, at _ p.m. For Wangarei Heads, Wangarei, and Manga pai, per Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Thame3, per Rotomahana, at 5 30 p m.

Saturday, Hth instant. ForWalwera, Mahnrangi, Matakana, Manga wal, Watpu, and Mangapai, per Rose Casey, at 8 a.m.

Monday, 13th instant For Taranaki and Southern ports, per Hawea, at 3.15 p.m.

For Australian Colonies, Batavla, Singapore, China, and Japan, via Torres Straits, per b.b, Australia, immediately after her arrival from Honolulu. Supplementary Mails for India, Continent of Kurope, and United Kingdom, via Brindisi, (for letters, etc., specially so prepaid and ad dressed), per s.s. Australia, immediately after her arrival from Honolulu.

N.8.-From and after 29th November, malls for Ramarama 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 9.15 a.m. A Post-office has been established at Te Aroha; mails will close at Auokland every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 11 a.m.: and wid arrive every Monday, Wednesday.ana Friday, at 6.10 p.m. In future, the Money Order and Savings Bank Department of Chief Post Offlce will be closed every Saturday at 2 p.m.; but the Savings Bank will be opened for deposits and opening of new accounts only, from 6.30 to 8,30 p.m. on Saturdays.

ROBT. KAYE, Acting Chief Postmaster.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

December 9,1880.

St. Matthew'sSchool—Annual Service of Son?, " The ChildrenI?Meßßiah," 7.30 p.m.

Y.M.C.A.-Addresß by Rev. J. S, Hill, 7.30 p.m.

Carlton Dancing Class—Cook-street Hall, 8 p.m.

Newton Fa-it School—Entertainment in aid of prize fund, 7.15 p.m.

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

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1880.

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

A cable despatch from San Francisco announces the departure of five Russian war vessels from the Pacific for Japan, and that the object of their mission haß not transpired. The bare fact itself ia not one to cause uneasiness, nor does it possess any special sig nificance at this particular juncture. It is rather a matter which suggests other reflections on subjects of wider importance. For sometime paso the more clear-seeing of British politicians, noting the signs of the times, the vast and increasing armaments of Europe, ' the strain on the national resources of each country, the general policy of J conquest and aggrandisement, have foreseen that some gigantic struggle was likely to be precipitated in which Great Britain, with her enormous

interests and wide possessions, could not hope to remain a passive spectator. This feeling was manifested during tho recent negotiations for tho sur render of Dulcigno to Montenegro. It was not tho mere question of the disposition of a miserable scrap of sea-board that induced the Great Powers to [concentrate an irresistibly powerful ironclad fleet in the Adriatic, and to waste weeks in an apparently useless display of forco, while plenipo tentiaries and ambassadors were ex changing diplomatic notes. It was the consciousness that underneath the apparently trifling question of the surrender of Dulcigno lay the solution of tho peace of Europe, that gigantic elements of danger were slumbering below, which required all the skill of the best states men and warriors of Europe to keep under. Tho demon of war had beeti chained for a time by tho Treaties of Berlin and San Stephano, but he could only be kept down by the united efforts of the Powers who were signa tories to those treaties. It was as if Europe had determined that,whether or not war might be ultimately inevitable, it should not arise out of such a miser able question. Tlie settlement of tho t Dulcigno difficulty found Great Britain anclKussia apparently actingin friendly concert, but the removal of that diffi culty has not brought the world any nearer tho millenium. Tho samo ele ments of dangor which existed before are in existence still. A clear recognition of these causes led British statesmen many years ago to initiato a policy which is now in slow process of con summation. Thoy saw that the growth aud extension of tho British Empire was, as it is now, an inovitablo result of her traditions, policy, and national character, and that in proportion to that growth and exten sion, sho became more vulnerable at re mote and exposed points. They had before them tho example of the dcca donco of the Empires of Home, Spain, Holland, and other great ancient powers, and they desired to discovor some means by which a similar catas trophe might be timely everted. Tho solution was in the consolidation of tho Empire. Sinoe that policy was re solved upon the Colonies havo been encouraged to draw closer tho na tural links which bound thorn to the mother country and to each other. Canada has been consolidated and taught self-reliance. Confederation has been carried out at tho Capo, and a policy of alliance is boing sedulously instilled into tho minds of the people of Australia. Colonial Governors, acting as the mouthpieces of the Imperial Government, havo found frequent opportunities of inculcating the policy of confederation, and it has found expression also in the speeches and writings of leading Australian and New Zealand statesmen such as Sir Julius Vogel. The recent Conference of Australian delegates was ono of tho results of this movement. The proposal j to establish a Federal Council empowered to deal with questions of common interest, while leav ing the intorgral independanco of each colony untouched, is ono of the earliest steps in the direction of a moro completo federation on a more extended scalo. Tho time is rapidly approaching when tho Australasian Colonies must accept tho duties which aro inseparable from their grand national destiny, and one of tho most important and pressing ot those duties is that of defence from extotnal enemies. Internal enemies, save per haps in New Zealand—and oven in this colony we aro rapidly outgrowing the danger—they have none, except they arise from mis-government. Even foreign enemies they need not fear in any great force. The danger i 6 from some sudden and unexpected inroad, such as the descent upon their coasts of swift Russian cruisers from Nagaski, on the south-western coast of Japan, where Russia has formed a strong naval sta tion, with great arsenals, and is rapidly concentrating a powerful fleet. Russia's former "pointd'appui"was Petropanlov ski, but she found it too far north and not sufficiently accessible for her purposes, and she removed lower down to the Japanese harbour of Nagaski, from which, spider like, sho can look out upon tho rich prizes in Polynesia and Aus tralasia, biding her time for an oppor tunity to pounce out upon her prey, when Great Britain, and tho other nations holding possessions in the South Pacific are engaged in some great struggle which compels them to concen trate all their forces at home. This article has already extended to such length" as to preclude our adducing statistics, but Aye may point out that Canada, with a population comparatively little less than that of Australia and New Zealand, and considerably less revenue, has already great military resources and the nucleus of t a fleet, while these colonies are practically defenceless. Lot the following figures tell their own tale:— Canada. Australia and New Zealand. Population, 3,913,000 ... 2,603,122 Revenue, £4,475,002 .., £6,172.581 Imports, £16,392,885 ... £50,545,966 Exports, £14,298,251 ...£44,196,737 And in 1879, Canada h?d a militia comprising 43,729 officers and men, aud a reserve militia of 655,000 rank and file, besides a small but well-armed fleet, Comparisons are odious in thia case. Let any student of history look back upon the grand achievements of Great Britain when her import and export returns were far smaller than those of Australia and New Zealand, and if he does not admit that these colonies are bound to undertake a larger share of their own external defence, he must be singularly wanting in the spirit which animated his fore fathers, and which ought to bo dear to tlie hearts of all true colonists.

Our almanac will be ready very soon. Country agents and storekeepers should forward their orders to the publisher at once, when they will be promptly atteuded to. No returns will be allowed. Whole sale price 10s per dozen. At Wairoa South a few days ago a young man named David Shaw was severely injured by the wheel of a cart passing over him. The sufferer is progressing well under the care of Dr. Fitzgerald. The fine weather has made the farmers around Auckland exceedingly busy iv the hay-fields. The recent rains considerably improved the crops of the grass, and if tbe daily sunshine continues, the hay harvest will be successful, and growers satisfied.

Mr Chas. Weightman left for the South per Wanaka to-day. He may come back with the Lydia-Howarde troupe.

A match which has been in contemplation since the Birthday Sports is to be run on Christmas day, between Messrs P. Maher and J. A. Tinning, for the sum of £10 aside, three distances, viz. : 100, 150, and 440 yards; the former giving 4 yards start in the 100, 6 yards in the 150, and 15 yards in the 440. Both peds. are in active pre paration, and it is considered ou all sides a very equal match,

At the annual meeting ot the An glo- Israel Association, of Sydney, the report announced that during the year over 2,080 books, pamphlets, and periodicals have been distributed over the colony, in addition to 50,000 leaflets, which cannot but increase the identity to a very considerable extent.

The Panmure United Church entertain, ment will be held in tha Panmure BchooL room on the 17th inst,

Mr Hugh Gootifellow has met with a very serious accident at Te Awamutu, while placing stock on the train he got jammed between two trucks, sustaining injuries to the chest.

The contractor for the works in Upper Pitt-street has made a vigorous start, favoured by the prevailing line weather, and the alteration of the level is being rapidly proceeded with.

Mr Blewden has completed his contract at th'o Government reclamation works, New market, for the long-talked of workshops, and which has been passed as satisfactory and in strict accordance with the plans and specilications. The work was delayed several months in consequence of rocky impediments, which proved, in more wayß than one, a serious hiudrance to the con tractor. St\ch works would be given out in sections iv the old country.

Tho concert at the itemuera Girla' School, under the able presidency of the preceptress, was given last oveuing with more or less success to a larjze audience, chiefly com posed ot the rising offspring of the surround ing district. We were much pained to again observe that even in a schoolroom, with su.li a highly respectable class of visi tors, the unruly element and unseemly behaviour which seems to persistently shew itself at every gathering, to the annoyance of all sensible people, was again to the fore. Mr Owen Malion, in his reading of "Mr Daniel O'Rourke," exhibited a nicjty of Hibernian brogue, which stimu lated hearty laughter; nnd a song (comic) by Mr McMurdo, setting forth the caustic Frenchman''pour encourager les autrcs was indicative of a, Parisian accent, which is at once tho best French, and the style to emulate. Mr Forth sang " Three Jolly Sailor Roys," the music of which is tame. The gentleman, however, made as much of it aa possible, which in his capable hands is sayiug a great deal. Miss Lodder saug a solo, which was listened to with breathless attention, nnd her voice should cro long germinate into a great gilt. Miss Lodder also gavo a duet with her sister, " Pcaco to thy, Spirit," This, coupled with such consolatory sentiment, proving "au fuit accompli." The MissesWestwood played a pianoforte duct very nicely, whilst the scene from " Uncle Tom's Cabin," most cleverly depicted by three young ladies, of its kind is the best piece of acting we have seen for some time. Miss O'Sullivan proved a most efficient accompanist.

Dean Stauley, according to an English paper, has been pleading for the legality of granting the uso of Palish Churches for Nonconformist worship, and is ready to abolish entirely the practice of clerical sub scription to creeds, with tho view, ap parently, of allowing any kind of doctrine whatsoever to bo taught from tho pulpits of the Establishment. He has had Noncon formist services himself in Westminster Abbey, and what ho has done there, any Bishop, he says, may do iv auy part oi England.

A charge of assault with intent was heard against a man named John Dturati at the Hamilton Polico Court, before Mr W. 11. Noithcroft, R.M., yesterday. Mrs Taylor, of West Hamilton, deposed that prisoner followed her home, kuicked at the door, and asked her for a drink of water. Witness told her daughter, ten years old, to givo it him. He then sat on the sofa and refused to go away. Ho caught hold of her arm. Witness sent tho girl for the police. Dur ine her absence prisoner attempted to com mit a criminal assault, and was endeavour ing to do so when Sergeant McGovcrn and Constable Wild arrived and took him into custody. The polico gavo corroborative evidence. Prosecutrix was struggling aud crying out wheu they entered. The magis trate sentenced the prisoner to two mouths' imprisonment for criminal assault, A writer in the " Sydney Morning Herald " points out that the Imperial Edu cation Act authorises local rating for the support of museums, libraries, and labora tories, and he proposes that tho municipali ties should be authorised to levy a rate cf one penny for the purpose of maintaining local schools of art.

Mr Wiseman, saddlor, of Queen-street, has a variety of Christmas presents ready for his customers, suitable for ladies and others.

The final meeting of creditors in tho estato of Edward Scotter, blacksmith, took place tliii morning. The trustee's report was of a favourable character, and it was therefore agreed to rccommeud tlio granting of the bankrupt's discharge.

Mr Grigg, of Elliott-street, met with an accident this morning whilo in the act of repairing his fence. Ho was about to strike a nail heavily on tho head, but struck his fore-linger with such force aa to cause a considerable flow of blood. At lirst it was feared that tho finger was; broken, but on examination it waa found to bo severely bruised. Tho finger was dressed and bound up, and is in a fair way of recovery.

Professor Stauich, tho Melbourne Aurist, has got iuto a quarrel with the management of tho Benevolent Institution. The Mayor of Uotham sent him five aged deaf inmates ot the Asylum for gratuitous treatment, three of whom he cured. For this he received the thanks of the Council. Ho then proposed to visit the institution, examine tho 40 persons suffering from deafness, and select those whom ho believed to be curable, in order that they might be sent to him for treatment. A reply was received from the Hon, Secretary of the Benevolent Institution, informing him that as there were already four honorary medical oilicers attached to it, his offer could not be entertained. The Professor thereupon wrote a letter to one of the papers deploring tbe fact that the unfortunate sufferers had been deprived of his professional skill. A correspondent writes:—"l notice the formation of a Spiritualistic Progressive Association of Auckland. It is to be re gretted that this Association has not adopted the name suggested by the Star some months ago, which would have admitted of each member being ' writ down an A.S.S.' However, the title adopted has a slightly classic look—S.P.A.A.—which might reasonably enough be supposed to stand for ' Senatus Populueque Asinorum.'"

The Thames "Advertiser" eives tho following particulars respecting roads in that district:—lho re-survey of Hikutaia landa —which caused such olfence to natives, who object to havo their potato patches trodden down, or a chain passed over their dwelling places, without knowing the why and where fore—haa been stopped uutil the return of the Hon. Mr Whitaker to Auckland. Re ferring to the Komata road, Mr H. J. H. Kliott, Under-Secretary, yesterday tele graphed as followa to tho Borough authori ties :—" Re Komata road. Government admits the importance of the work, and is now considering the course to be taken." The Hon. the Native Minister says :—"The Hon. Mr Whitaker has undertaken on his return to Auckland to endeavour to arrange for the construction of the road by Council. I hope he may succeed."

Mr ft B. Andrew will dispose of a limited number of tickets at the door of the Cook street Hall this evening beforo the dancing commences. See advertisement.

Coincident with the telegraphic intelli gence that. there is no abatement iv the excitement which Mr Proctor's lectures are creating iv Napier, is the publication ot the list of lectures which he is to give in Auckland. Glancing through the list it is not difficult to under stand how interesting a series of discourses on other worlds than ours may bo made by a writer who ia famous for his popular stylo of dealing with the most exalted themes, and how from Mr Proctor's lips the sublime science of astronomy, instead of being " harsh and crabbed as dull foola suppose," becomes " musical as Apollo's lute.'' Not the leaat attractive feature of the Proctor lectures is said to be tho splendid collection of pictures with which they are illustrated, and which are shown by tho hydro-oxygen light in a lantern lent by Mr Ellery, of the Melbourno Observatory. Mr Proctor's visit is already a general topic of town-talk, nud there is no doubt that, ho will attract crowded audiences during his stay here. It is announced that the plan of seats for course ticket holders will bo opened at Messrs Upton and Co.'s, at 10 o'clock to-morrow morning.

The enteitainment for tho benefit of Robert Glover who is incapacitated from following hia employment by physical ailment, was given last evening in the Newton Hall, by the Star of Newton Lodge, assisted by members of kindred lodges. Songs were givea by Messrs Mar till, Marseu, Hazard, Mclntyre, Warrell, and Young, Mesdames Cottingliam, Glover, nnd Masters, Misses J. and A. Lightfoot and Warren. Duetts were sung by Mr Havard and Miss Marsen, and the two little Misses Glover, who were deservedly encored in the well known song "Out in the streets.'' Mr Lightfoot gave a comic reading; Mrs Glover a recitation entitled " Henry of Navarre," and on being recalled caused much amuse ment by a comic recitation. Mrs Cottiog. ham was in excellent voice. Mrs Master!*, as usual, sang very sweetly. Messrs War. rell and Young were also much applauded. After the concert had concluded, the room was cleared for darning which was of a lively character and gratifying to the young persons, who must dance in spite of the weather and the closeness of rooms. It is the intention of the Sir Henry Havc lock Lodge, N.Z.1.0.G.T., to give an enter tainment on Tuesday ovening next for the same laudable object which, it is to be, hoped, will be well patronised.

In consequence of some complaints which were made at the meeting of the Acclimati sation Society on Monday last concerning the state of the Gardens, the Committee was deputed to make an inquiry into the matter, and if necessary to supplant the pres ent curator (MrLippiatt), In pursuance of these instruction's the Committee proceeded to the gardens this morning on a visit of inspection, the following members being present: Messrs R. C. Baratow, S. Morrin, E. F. McKechine, B. Ireland, T. Macffar lane, as well as the Secretary (Mr Cheeseman). After going care fully through the gardens, conservatory, aud houae, and hearing the cuiator's state ment, the committee decided that tbe place was in a much better condition than had been represented, and that they saw no reason for changing Mr Lippiatt. In order, however, to throw the full responsibility of management upon him, it was resolved to give him the power of taking on and discharging men—a power which was formerly vested in the Committee, It is highly satisfactory to know that tbe charges of inattention and neglect have been so readily and eflectually rebutted.

The Ahipara correspondent of a Not them contemporary eives the following particulars of the proposed new township at Awanui . —" Considering the position of that settle ment as the key to an extensive and fertile inland country, Kaitaia ' aiid Victoria Valley, and tho fact that the scttlt is are beginning to occupy it, there can bo littlo doubt that sopnftr or later a town will be established at the Awanui. The site proposal, on a level tract of land at tho navigable portion of tho river, is the most convenient that could be selected. This landing could be reached by large steam launches or small vessels, aud the steamer could proceed, especially at high tide, some distance up tlie rivor, probably as far as the native vil lage of Mangotahi. I believe the Awanui township—whatever may be its future name—will flourish, and become tlie little emporium of ono of the finest districts of tho North."

To-morrow ovening tho congregation of .the Uuitod Methodist Free Church will hold their annual gathering in the Mount liden district schoolroom The meeting will be addressed by Revs. Win. Morley, J. Nixon, aud R. Taylor.

At tho meeting of Tattorsall's Club last evening tho following wero tho quotations for Iho forthcoming races:—Auckland Cup : Le Loup, 100 to 12 oif; Ariel, 100 to 7 off; Sinking Fund, 100 to 8 off ; Lara, 100 to 15 off; Grand Duchess, 100 to 8 off; King Quail, 100 to 10 off; Gilderoy, 100 to 3 off; Konilworth, 100 to 6 off; Yatapa, 100 to 4 oil', Lone Hand, 100 to 5 off; Rosarina, 100 to 5 off; Foul Play, 100 to 33 off; Be trayer, 100 to 50 oif ; Libeller, 100 to 15 off; Maid of Honour, 100 to 10 off; Vampire, 100 to 4 off; Rdwi, 100 to 3 off; Badsworth, 100 to 5 off; Tim Whiiller, 100 to 5 off; Adamant, 100 to 5 off; Matana, 100 to 3 off; Golden Crown, 100 to I off. Steeple chase : Lone Hand, 100 to 50 off; Migno nette, 100 to 10 off; Don Juan, 100 to 10 oil; Ghoat, 100 to 20 off; Agent, 100 to 50 off; Sportsman, 100 to 25 oil; Jack Shop pard, 100 to 15 off.

Many reasons havo been brought forward to account tor the attainment of such excellence by Australian cricketers in so short a time. Tho habit of playing constantly together, tho dry climate of their native land, their great attention to bowling, their youth, and their temperate habits havo been often remarked upon; but ono tact concerning them has been overlooked which has contributed more than anything else to their success. The colonists think that their representatives should bo good " all round" men, and that proficiency in only one branch of the game shall not entitle any man to distinction. In the picked eleven which represented England againft Austra lia, two players contributed nothing to tho collective strength except their bowling, On the other side, the man who went in last batted as well aa thoso who went in third or fourth, Putting aside Murdoch and McDonnell, tho remaining nine colonists were in batting power as even as possible. It cannot be said that this batting approaches that of the best English men; still it combines "good backplay" with strong though rather rude hitting. All are good fieldsmen, who, being young, can stop quickly nnd throw hard. There yet remains to be noticed their strong point bowling. This has been unduly praised. Spollorth, indeed, is a grand bowler; but Palmer, though he sondß down now and then a very difficult ball, is far too irregular in pitch and direction to be put in the first rank, whilo Boyle, though steady and thoroughly to be relied on up to a certain point, never passes the standard of high mediocrity. It is not, then, to pre-eminent cxcellenco in any ono part of cricket that the Australians owe their well-deserved reputation ; it is to their uniform proficiency in all. In a word, their ship carried no passengers, and was ou the whole most ably steered.

Mr Hitchens, tho energetic .proprietor of the famous " Blood Restorer," has devised another method of attracting the attention of suffering humanity to his great specific, by isßuing a very handsomely designed and neatly framed show card. In the centre of the card is a medallion con taining an excellent likeness of the New Zealand Holloway (Mr Hitchens), flanked by two branches of New Zealand feru. Each corner is occupied by a medallion, one depicting a sufferer on his death-bed sur rounded by his grief-stricken family, the other the same man when restored to health by the aid of the " Blood Restorer. Below there are testimo nials, one by W. Opperman, aud another by Thos. H. Jones, whose cure is certified to by tho visiting officers ot Friendly Lodges. In the lower corners are a Maori, advertising the virtues of the specific, and a Wahiuo engaged in gathering the botanical materials for the medicine. Between these ate the apparatus and utensils used in the manufacture. The card has been handsomely designed, and neatly lithographed by Messrs Schmidt aud Co.

The grandmother of the Baroness Bur dctt-Coutts was a servant in the house of a brother of the old banker and was named Susan Starkie. Her mastor had her carefully educated and then married her. Her daughters became Countess of Guilford, Marchionness of Bute, and Lady Bnrdett. Mr Coutt's second wife figures iv " Vivian Grey " as Mrs Million.

A varied entertainment was given last evening in the Franklin Road school-room in connection with a presentation of books to Mr J. Blackman, and in which a number of ladies and gentlemen took part. There was a large audience considering the soveral counter attractions. Mr Goldie occupied the chair, and introduced tho proceedings in a neat speech, making special reference to the object which had called them together. The presentation, made by Mr George Rhodes, consisted of the latest edition of Dickens' works, Nelson's Shakespeare in six volumes, Chambers'jEnglish Literature (3rd edition), and DrFarrar's "Life of Christ." Mr Rhodes' address was brief, but to the purpose. Mr Blackman returned thanks to the subscribers and the ladies, Mesdames Anderson, Bettany, Chambers, Cottingham, and others, who had been active in getting up the gift. Tho inscription, gratuitously printed by Mr Bramo, was as follows:— " Presented to Mr J. Blackman, journalist, by tho members of the "Excelsior," " Samaritan," and " Sir Henry Havelock " Lodges of Good Templars, and other friends, together with about twenty-six other volumes, as a token of esteem, and in acknowledgment of many services rendered the cause of Temperance. Auckland, December 8, 1880." The books were elegantly bound, and formed altogether a valuable and useful series. Miss Goodacre performed pianoforte selections; several readings and recitations were rendered by friends, and a number of ladies contributed to the harmony of the evening.

The approach of the Christmas festivities, with school entertaiuments, races, regattas, and other amusements has brought on the annual subscription canvas, on which the " Northern Luminary " discourseth thusly : —First—"Now thcu, if you expect any Kawakawa races, put your name down." Second—" Sports are drawing near, and only half-a-crown asked from you." Third— " You subscribe to our Waimate race fund, and I'll see what I can do for yours," Fourth—" Don't let the Russell Regatta go to the wall; down you go for a guiuea; we cannot take less." Fifth—"The school children want a treat; give us just a trifle." Sixth—" Please, sir, ma says would you subscribe to the funds in aid of tbe Church of England Bazaar?" Sevenlh

—" Grand distribution of prizeß ; 500 sub scribers at £1 each ; splendid opportunity to realise a fortune by investing £I.' Eighth—" All prizes and no blanks ; 1,000 tickets at 2s ; take a dozen ; charitable in stitution, you know." Ninth—" Abbott's grand sweep now on." Tenth—"Subscrip tion in aid of the Sunday School Library ; most worthy." Eleventh— "To be raffled — a. filly—ss per member; only two more wanted to make up the number." Twelfth—" Art Union of Sow ing Machines ; 7 prizes ; 2s each, for 100." Thirteenth—"M. Mawer's Sweep; go in and win; 200 subscribers at 10s each." Fourteenth—" LUMINAEY subscription was due many weeks ago I Can you afford 33 Gd now ?" And last, but not least, is the "Oh ! my, dear sir,—Just a trifle for Mrs Tautari'a scholars, who arc worthy of Christmas prizes." We might as well say —"Amen." '

Return of sick treated at the Provincial District Hospital for the week ending Saturday, December 4th, 1880 :-Remained, last i-eturn, 88*. admitted since, 13; dis charged. 9; died, 3; remaining, 89; males, 72; females, 17. Arrangement of cases : zymotic, 7 ; constitutional^ ; local, 43; developmental, 17; violent, 15. Three deaths occurred, Viz. : A.P.,aged, 57 years, (female) on 27th November, of general debility; H. X._ aged 75 years, ( .ale) 27th November, of general debility; A. A., aged 66 years, (female) Ist December, of general debility.

. Tenders are invited by the Waitakerei East Highway Board for ce-tain works on the Waikomiti and West Coast Road. This Is the first of a series otcontracts which will be carried out this Bummer, tho Board having received a special Government grant for this purpose. Plans, &a, may ba Been at Mr Boylan a office. The Devonport Wesleyan Bazaar in aid of tho Church fund; opens tomorrow afternoon, at 3 o'clock, in the Devonport Hall, by His Worship tho Mayor, F. Peaoock, Ksq. The bazaar is expected to bo a very grand affair. Tho ladies and frionds of the cause nave been workin- hard for a long time past to make it a gre it success. The bazaar continues open on D'riday and Saturday. No doubt many of the Auckland frienda will go over and pay it a visit and sho\V their sympathy wi;h the work, ,

The complimentary concert to Mr J. McComish will bo given this evening by tbe members of No. 3 Company band, in the Lornef street Hal). The programme promises a variety of ilrst-olasa musioal performances. In the opening chorus the loading parts will be sung by Mr MoComlsh'B two sons, both possessing musical talent. Thoy will also assist in part* of "Pinafore." Ihe conoertWill prove of special interest to lovers of good music, and will afford an opportunity for the band to shew tnoir capabilities. Mr McComish deserves well of the publio, and we hope he will havo a full and appreciative auditory,

The Rev. J. S. Hill has accepted an Invitation to preach at St. Matthew's Church on Sunday evening'next, Decembor 12th; servioe commencing at 6.30. The incumbent wdl preach In the m&rning. and tho ourato at St. Thomas. Tho offertories during the day will be applied to tho roduotion of the debt owing by the paiish on the St. Thomas' acoount.

An interesting concert will be given toi morrow evening in the Grafton Road school, whioh includes ballads and musio by a number ot our most talented amateurs. Tho chairman will open with an address, and several gentlemen will oblige with read ings. Mr Slator, of St. Mary'B church, will prodde at tho piano. Among the singers we notico tho names of Mosara Bumhami Coatcs, Gradwill, McMurdo, Panter, Aber nothy, and Claude Hrook, A. A. As tho price la merely nominal, there will be a good atten' dance.

The " OIiSERVER" is now the largest 3d paper in the Colony. This week's Issue consists of 18 closely printed columns, and contains a magnificent series of lithographed views of To Aroha, portraits of R; A. Proctor and Lioutenant Bower, of tbe Sandfly, and etchings of Robort Graham, and W. B. Langbridge. The reading mattar includes "The Philistine" at the Temperance Hall, biographies of Proctor, Songs of tbo Suburbi, No. 1, Remuera, nnd an infinity of sooial, sporting, musical, theatrical, and up-oountry gosalp.—[Adv.]

Scintillations.

"Bo brlof; for It Is wiih words as with sun boama: the mora they nro condensed, tho deeper thoy burn."—Southky.

Mr A. McDonald, M.H.R., will shortly address his constituents at Tauranga.

A trial shipmont of butter will bo sent home from Invcrcargill. Arrangements aro being made at Napier to get up a team to play the Australians. The trial of Te Tuhi takes place about Monday or Tuesday next.

The excess of immigration over emigration during November was 1,119.

A child aged four was dangerously burned at Timaru by her clothes catching lire.

Telegraphic advices from Napier report that the public interest in Proctor's lectures is unabated.

The Stewart's Island quartz reof is a myth. The snpposed gold proved to be mundic.

Nine publicans have been fined in Wel lington for neglecting to deface Beer Duty Stamps. R. M, Simpson, Wellington manager of the New Zealand Insurance Company, has been presented with a silver tea and coflee service by tbe members of the Club.

Onß of the boys on the " Tauranga Times," named Robert Mcintosh, is mis sing. It is suspected that he has gone to the Tc Aroha rush.

It is supposed that three men named Leo nard Teddodie, Francisco Mari, and Christie tricholls, who left Cape Campbell for Wel lington, are drowned.

In the "Australasian," of November 13th, wc observe an advertisement offering for sale in this district 140,000, 120,000, and 14,500 acres of good pastoral land for cattle or sheep from 5s 6d, Title, Crown grant.

Tauranga is noted for litigiousness. An action is pending in the Supreme Court arising out of a case heard receutly iv the Resident Magistrate's Court there. Some exciting disclosures are expected. The " Thames Advertiser's " leader on Wednesday last advocated tbe establish ment of rag, bone, and bottle shops at Grahamstown, pointing out that the rags, old boots, bottles, are wasted.

The " Manchester Guardian " states that a Roman Catholic priest has performed burial service according to the rites of his Church in the parish churchyard of Egton, Yorkshire.

Brett's New Zealand and South Pacific Pilot.

(FfiOM FKIDAY'S " HERALD.")

As mentioned the other day, this book has been issued under tho editorship of Captain Tilly, of this city, Few are better qualified to undertake a work of this kind than Cap tain Tilly. He has not only a thorough knowledge of the subject upon which he has attempted to give instruction, but bis long sailing around various groups of islands in tho Pacific, peculiarly fit him for revising and preparing sailing directions for those groups of islands with which Auckland merchants have a constantly increasing trade. It is therefore very desirable that a carefully got up pilot guide should be in the hands of the masters of the sailing craft that cruise along the coast of cur own colony, and extend their voyages to distant groups in the North and South Pacific. The last edition of the New Zea land Pilot w»s issued in 1875. Even then its iufoimation waa not brought down to so late a period as it was desirable, but since it waa published a great many changes have been made in the harbours along the coast, and many dangers hitherto unknown have been discovered, so that a revised edition was most urgently required. This has been supplied by Captain Tilly, and the book is issued at a price which wtll place it within the reach of all who require it, without making any special sacrifice to secure a copy. Indeed, the publisher deserves praise for the patriotism he has shown is issuing it at a price which will require an extenaive sale to repay the cost which has been incurred. The editor acknow ledges hia indebtedness to Captain I. J. Burgess, Chief Harbourmaster, for the help which he has rendered, and the willing aid he has received from all to whom be has applied. The first twenty-seven pages are devoted to giving extended tables of the position of various places along the coast of New Zealand, and in the North and South Pacific, with the rise of tides, time of high water, &c.; a descriptive table of the lights along the coasts of New Zealand and Australia, together with the bearings and distances of places on the coast of New Zealand, and the bearings and distances of places from New Zealand. These tables will bo useful, and frequently perused by many. An interesting descrip. tion, though brief, of the several places in the colony is given, in which the leading characteristics of each is clearly brought out. Tho Pilot guide along the coast is a thorough revision of the New Zealand Pilot. Where harbourmasters have been stationed, they have been drawn upon for local information. For instance, tho description of the port of Kaipara is better and fuller than any one that has hitherto been published. It is furnished to the editor by Captain J. Mc- Kenzie, formerly harbourmaster there. The same may be said of the Manukau harbour, the description of which is furnished by Captain Wing. The same may be re peated about many of the other principal harbours in the colony, the description and sailing directions being furnished by those beat qualified to give them. On this account, no doubt, the fullest confidence will be relied upon the directions given. When the shores of New Zealand are left, each group ot islands is specially dealt with, so that in consulting the book, there is no great diffi culty in finding what is required. The Fiji group appear to be very fully described, 22 pages being devoted to them. A biief i description of the Australian coast ia also j given, together with accounts of the winds, hurricanes, cutrents, &c, found in the Pacific. By way of an appendix is added a nautical almanac for 1881, 1882, and 1883, in which the declinations are given, so that the possessor of this work will not require a nautical almanac for his island voyages. A table of fixed stats for finding the latituh is also added, and alto gether the work can hardly fail to be useful to those who use it. The publisher, by the arrangement of type used, has managed to get a great mass of informa tion into the book, more indeed than is usually found in a book of this size. Upon the whole, the work reflects credit upon both editor and publisher.

TELEGRAMS.

[FROM 'OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT,

[PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

OHINEMUTU, Wednesday,

The survey of the new township is pro gressing rapidly. Mr Mitchell, who was detained in Taupo on important Govern ment business, waß here yesterday to ar range the boundaries, and Mr Edwards superintends the survey. It is expected the work will be finished by the end of the present month. Mr Gilbert Mair haa just made the final payment of £5,000 on ac count of Kangiaroa (No. 1) on Government account. The native title is extinguished over 100,000 acres. 'Ihe foundation-blocks for the Palace Hotel were laid to-day. There is likely to be a large competition for forty-acre farms outside the township.

GItEYMOUTII, Wednesday, FATAL ACCIDENT,

A fatal accident occurred this morning to Mr Robert McElroy, storekeeper, belong ing to tbe Seventeen-Mile Beach. The deceased was driving sonic cattle ou the Beach near the Cobden punt, when oue of the bullocks escaped from tlie others. In endeavouring to head it, the deceased at tempted to cross a small lagoon, when he slipped off hia horse and was drowned. Eh body was recovered in half-an-hour, but life Was extinct. An inquest was held before Mr H. A. Stratford, Coroner, when a ver dict of "Accidental Death" was returned. The deceased was a native of Belfast, It tiland, and leaves a wife and six chil dren.

WELLINGTON, this day. The Hinemoa arrived this morning fiom Opunake, with the witnesses in the murder case.

CHRISICHURCH, Wednesday,

LIGUKIAN BEES.

Mr T. Adams, Secretary to the Canter, bury Bee Keepers' Association, went aboard tho" Rangitikei, on Tuesday, and had an interview with Mr Chaplin, who lad brought out a quantity of Ligurian bees for the Association. He learned that all died during the passage, from dysentery. The last expired about three weeks before the end of the voyage. Mr Chaplin had four hives and two tiueens, all Ligurians. The Captain rendered Mr Chaplin all the assis tance in hia power, but no efforts on their part could rescue them from disease.

CHRISTCHURCd, this day,

At Akaroa, Mrs Scarborough, wife of a prominent settler, has been committed for trial at tbo Supreme Court for aiding and abetting her niece in throwing boiling water over William H. Rossiner. Tho Government have agreed to close all the public offices in Canterbury on Decem ber 16th, being the anniversary of the establishment of the province. There was an imenonse attendance at Cole's Circus yesterday, admittedly the best circus ever seen here.

The San Francisco Mail.

[BY TELEGRAPH, PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

The Australia with the London mails of the 4th ult., left San Francisco for Auckland on tho 21st idem, one day earlier than the time-table sailing-day. She is due on Mon day next. The City of Sydney with the November Colonial mails arrived at San Francisco on the 30th ult., two days in advance of her contract date.

Omaranui Land Dispute.

(BY TELEGRAPH, PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

NAPIER, Wednesday. The Omaranui dispute is now in a fair way of being settled. This morning Mr Sutton went out to interview the old chief Tareha, and after some discussion the following terms were agreed upon :—The natives_ to give undisputed possession of Omaranui to Sir Sutton, but the latter to allow them to work at hoeing the crops in tbe ground and to gather the grain when ripe. In the mean - time signatures are to be obtained to the deed given in exchange for Omaranui, an other piece of land of considerably greater value. The value of each block to be as sessed by arbitrators, Mr Sutton paying the difference in cash. Though Mr Sutton's men remain in legal possession, he informed the natives that they would not in any way be restricted in the use or occupation of the laud pending the settlement. The only condition he exacts is that every time they want to occupy the pa or go on the land they sball ask permission from the man in pos session.

WHANGAROA PUBLIC MEETING.

A public meeting of the electors of Whan garoa riding was held in the schoolhouse on Friday evening, 3rd inst, Mr E. Davison in the chair. Mr Goulton, County Councillor, explained the business. He said he had seen at his first meeting of the Council that some of his brother Councillors represent ing this riding were not doing jus tice to the interests of the district, or tho electors they professed to serve. As Mr Anderson, to his mind, appeared to be hand - and - giove with the member, Mr Houston, whose interests was to serve the North, and the sooner steps were taken to demaud justice at the hands of the County Council for this district the better. If their Councillors would not act in good faith, it was high time they were ousted, and. men sent in their places, who would fight for their rights. A letter was read in the Council from Mr Williams, Chairman for Bay of Islands County Council, pointing out, as he thought, the best way of spend ing their money in opening up the roads | between the Bay and tbe North. In it he quite ignored the idea of spending any money on making or improving the roads leading to Whangaroa, and he (Mr Goulton) plainly saw that Whangaroa would be left out in the cold if not closely looked after, Mr Houston, Chairman of County Council, had asked him what were the exports and imports of Whangaroa: th's he was not in a position to tell him, but he knew that the exports exceeded that of Mongonui, and as Mr Ratcliffe, Custom House officer, was present, he might give them some information on that point. Mr A. P. Ratcliffe said that if Mr Houston would look at the Government Gazette for the last three quarters he would find that th« exports had been between ten and eleven thousand. Mr John D. Hay es said that the sooner this state of things was got rid of the better, as the money would soon be all spent, beforo they got anything done, and moved that Mr Anderson be requested to resign his seat in the Council; seconded by Mr Goulton. Mr J. C: Shep herd moved, as an amendment, that Mr Anderson and Mr Knee be asked to resign their seats in the Council, as they weienot representing the interests of the electors of this iiding. J. D. Hayes with drew his motion and seconded the amend ment, which the chairman put to the meet ing and it was carried unanimously. Mr J. C. Shepherd moved that this meeting pledge itself to use all lawful efforts to get Whangaroa into a separate county: seconded by Mr George Tallertou aud car ried. Mr Goulton moved that Messrs J. C. Shepherd, and J. D. Hayes, be appointed a deputation to wait upon Messrs Anderson and Knee, and lay before them the views of this meeting: seconded and carried. Mr J. C, Shepherd moved that thia meet ing pledge itself to use all lawful efforts to get a public wharf for Whangaroa: seconded by Mr Corston and carried. After fixing next morning as the time for the deputation to wait upon Messrs Anderson and Knee, the meeting terminated with a vote ot thanks to the chairman. The deputation afterwards waited on the two members re ferred to. Mr Knee said he would take time to consider and give his reply to the deputation. Mr Anderson at lint said he would resign, but changed his mind and Baid he would not.

A recent telegram briefly mentioned the fact that Billy Wilson, the well-knowu member of the Georgia Minstrel Troupe, had been acquitted on a charge of receiving j stolen property at Wanganui. The " Wan eanui Herald " gives particulars of the trial. In the first place, Edward Clark was charged with stealing certain monies from C. H. Chevanucs, "au hotel-keeper, and being convicted was sentenced to eighteen months' penal seivitude. Billy Wilson was tLen charged with having received part of the stolen money, knowing it to have been stolen. In the evidence the prosecu tion attempted to prove that Wilson had charged Clarke with the robbery from the bar, and had made use of that knowledge to extort v share of the booty. The prisoner admitted that lie had received a share of the money, but denied.any guilty knowledge. The jury returned a verdict of acquittal, and His Honor in discharging Wilson said the prisoner wns very fortunate in the lenient view which the jury had taken of the evidence,

CABLEGRAMS.

EUROPEAN.

[BIKtJTKB'- TJELSOBAAI .]

HONORS TO PARNELL.

LbNDON, December 7. Parnell is to be presented with the freedom of the city of Waterford, Ireland. ANOTHER IRISH DISTURBANCK.

LONDON, December 7.

A serious riot took place at Brook borough, County Fermagh, Ireland, owing to tho land meeting held there bring prohibited by the authorities. Ihe Riot Act was read. Large bodies of the police and dragoons were called out, when the rioters were dispersed.

NEW ZEALAND SECURITIES,

LONDON, December 7,

The 5 per cont New Zealand 101-40 loan is £104; 5 per cent New Zoaland 1880 loam £10710s. '

THE WOOL SALES,

LONDON, December 7.

At tho wool sales to-day 5200 balca wtere offered, making a total of 92,500 bales cata logued since the opening. The tone bf the sale is firm*

AMERICAN CABLE TO AUSTRALIA.

NEW YORK, December).

A project is on foot for the construction of a cable to be laid from San Franc isfco to Australia, vifl, the Sandwich Islands.

COMMAND OF U.S. ARMY.

WASHINGTON, December?.

President Hayes has made a recom mendation to the Cabinet that General Grant should be. appoiuted Comraander-inv chief of the United States armyj a post at present nominally filled by the President. RUSSIAN NAVAL MOVEMENTS; SAN FRANCISCO, Decembor 7.

Five Russian war vessels stationed in the Pacific have failed from different port* to Japan. The object of their mission has not yet transpired. LATEST PRODUCE TELEGBAM. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile , Agency report, under date LONDON, December 7. The wool- market is unchanged. Up to date 85.000 bales have been sold. The principal decline has been in cross-breds. There is moderate competition on French account.

The trade in the manufacturing districts is unchanged.

WHEAT MARKET.

The wheat market ia unchanged. Ade laide is worth 51a, Victoria 51s, and NeVr Zealand, 47s per 4961b5.

TALLOW MARKET.

The tallow market is quiet. Best mutton is worth £35 10s; best beef, £32 10a per ton. .-.a

LEATHER. The leather market: ll_t per lb,

AUSTRALIAN.

THE SORATA.

MELBOURNE, Thursday.

The Orient Company's steamship Sorata has arrived from Adelaide.

THE CATHOLICS AND EDUCATION.

In tbe Legislative Assembly last night the estimates wete again dealt with.

On the educational vote being proposed, Sir John O'rfhannassey made a strong attack on the education system, and opposed the passage of the vote. Mr Murray Smith also spoke on the question, and favoured tbe appointment ot a Royal Commission to enquire into the means for the, redress, of the grievances of Roman Catholics under the present system of publio instruc tion, ■ "'■ s'-„ COLONIAL DEFENCE. It is announced that the services of Colonel Scratchley are to be retained by tbe Victorian Government for another year. INTERCOLONIAL CONFERENCE., ' The Queensland and Tasmanian Govern ments have agreed to send delegates to the International Conference when it meets again in Sydney in January. HORRIBLE MURDER AT A LBURY, SYDNEY, December 8. A shanty-keeper has been murdered at Albury by a swagsman, who also attempted to murder his daughter, and fired the hut for the the purpose of concealing the crime. The murderer has been arrested. it .-'■' Mr Norton, who was shot at Dnbho, is steadily recovering. PUNISHMENT OF. SOLOMON ' ISLANDERS. .: 3YDNEY, December 8." H.M. steam corvette Emerald, belonging to the Australian squadron, has left for the Solomon Group, in order to avenge the murder of the commander and five of the crew of H.M. schooner Sandfly. : iVi.i,

TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS.

[FROM OUR OWN COEEESPONDBST.]

; GRAHAMSTOWN, thisday.^ Claims have been pegged out on each side of the new find which is situated at Omahu creek, about two miles N..,W.0t the Prospectors'. Gold is to be seen in the stone, A party of natives report finding . gold beating reef at the north sido of the Prospectors range.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT. -THIS DAY.

(Before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., R.M.)

UNDEFENDED cases.

In the following cases judgment went for plaintiffs by default:—J. Cosgrave & Co. v. W. H. Long, £3 14s 8d; E. Porter & Co, v. Wm. Oliver, £39 18s Id; Bright Smile G.M. Co. v.-R. T. Rowley, £5; Bright Smile G.M. Co. v. Daniel Cavanagb, £1; Andrew Eaglesim v. Thomas Dawson, £11 13s 7d; J. G. Parry v. Peter Curnett or ; Kernott,£l 16; George E. Priestly. Frederic . Sherwin, £3 8s; A. Buckland v. John Codling, £5 6s 9d ; Auckland Dairy v. Henry Smith, 9s 8d; same v. John Gard ner, £1 6s lid; same v. B. W. Lnqas, 7s 6d; same v. Mrs Brunkard, £1 lOJd; John Buchanan v. John Purcell, £30 on a dishonoured cheque ; Thomas Hayes v. Eliza Cleary, 13s S£d. JUDGMENTS CONFESSED. Seccombe and Son v. George May.— Claim, £12 2s. Sir Michael Seymour v. Margaret Lucy.—Claim, £15 4a. H. B. Morton v. John Bryant.-Claim, £12 17s 6d. Isaac Phillips v. Charles Crowell.— Claim, £2 Bs. judgment summons case. Stephen Sueman v. Thos. Labeine.— Claim £5 12s. Mr Thome appeared for the judgment creditor.—The debtor agreed to pay up at the rate of 5s a week. A month's adjournment jvaa therefore granted. ADJOURNED. Walter Wright v. Robt. Lamb; James McEwen v. Henry Wilson; Ryan, Bell, and Co. v. Wm. Rose; Henry Niccol v. Thos. Williams; H. L. Poasenniakie v. Edward Shepherd; Thomas Brierley v. John Purcell. EEHEAKING. 7IENEY HOAO V. T. M. MACHATTIE.— Claim, £33 12a sd.—The defendant applied for a rehearing of. this case. —Granted on the usual terms. - DEFENDED CASES, Bucklee v. Joseph Fbiedm an.—Claim, £210s, wages.—The plaintiff deposed that he' was engaged at Oamaru by the defen dant (the proprietor of the Sightascope) at 30s a week and board and lodging found, with the understanding that a week's notice would be given if any inten tion to dispense with his service. The agreement was merely a verbal one.— The defendant positively denied that' tho engagement was made with any such con dition besides stating that at any rate ho had really given the plaintiff nutice of an intention to discontinue the contract'by ad vising him to secure work at the Circus. No demand was made for money in lieu of notice until eight days after the plaintiff had left, and if it had been made he (the defendant) would hive been inclined to pay it to avoid coming into Court, Tho plaintiff had prose cuted him because he had declined to pay for some.dtinks for him. It was ttue that he had offered him £1, but that was simply done to avoid litigation.—The plaintiff was nonsuited.

AUCKLAKD DAIKY V. DAHIEL ALLEN.— Claim, 6s Id.—Mrs Allen appeared for her husband, and disputed the claim.—The plaintiffs had not evidence sufficient to establish it, and therefore a nonsuit was recorded.

The Court then rose,

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LADIES' JERsEYS CHILDREN'S JERSEYS THK JERSEY CLOTH, by the yard LADIES' NEW HOSIERY CHILDREN'S NEW HO3IERY. New Trimmed and Untrimmed Bon . nets and Hats. Chenille Ribhon, Chenille Tins. Also A Large Variety of FANCY GOODS GENERALLY. -jt/TILNE & fIHOyOE. Jf E W O O _DJ S ■JtfEW Q OODS! ! A. LINABURY & CO. Aro Now Showing their NEW SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. We hold thtyLargest and Beat Stock of COSTUMES. MILLINERY FANCY GOODS. DRESS GOOD 3 FLOWERS, FEATHERS, &0., &c. . Special Line of Plain Dress Silks, only 3s lid per yard; worthss6d. 5,000 Straw Hats, all new shapes. A Large Stock of Ladies' and Children's Under clothing. Dress and Mantle-making on the premises Costumes made in 21 .hours' notice. A. LINABURY & CO., 201 and 206, Queen-street uPECIjL N O T I C E. , We.| the undersigned, respo toll invitelthe Inspection of the Ladies of|Auckland and the surrounding district to the fact that, we are Opening up a A LARGE AND VARIKDJSASSORTMENT OF ENGLISH, FRENCH, & AMERICAN GOODS, IN MILLINERY, HOSIERY GLOVES. FEATHERS FLOWERS, LACES &c, &c, &o, DUNNE, HALL, & CO., 174, queen-street, Auckland Opposite the Thiatle Hotel).



AUSTRIAN BENT-WOOD FURNI TURE.—A Large Shipment just to hand, light and strong, suitable for Breakfast Sitting, Dining, or Drawing-room (Black, Walnut, and Light Colours. GARLICK & CRANWELL, City Hall Furnishing Arcade, Queen-strett. Anckland. ARPETS.—The Largest Stock in the Pro vince to select from—all kinds. Tapestry, from 2s lid; Brussels, from 13 lid; Kid derminster, Felt, and Jute. Tho Now Woroster Stair Carpet, made of Hoßsns Hair, just received—the moat durable Carpet ever made. ' GARLICK & CRANWKLL. BEDROOM FURNITURE.-A Great Variety alwayß ready for delivery, to suit all olaaßeß. Chestsof Drawers, Waabatands, Toilet Tables and Wardrobes in various woods, Glassea and Toiletware. Bedding of all kinds and sizes; Spring Mattresses. GARLICK & CRANWELL. XBIBITION Designs in Iron Bedßteada.- We keep the Greatest Variety of Iron Bedsteads in Town, and are Importers direct from the manufacture™. Hand some Wood Bedsteads from oar own Factory. GARLICK fc CRANWELL. GARLICK & CRANWELL keep auch a Large Assortment of General Household Furniture tnat you can Furnish a House throughout fiom the?? stock at a day's notico. DRAWING-ROOM Suites in stock, suitable for a Cottage or a Mansion, all uphol stered by ourselves and guaranteed. Suites for Dining and Sitting Rooms in various styles. GARLICK; Sc, CRANWELL. ONLY Warehouse in Town oonducted on the London System, combining ali depart ments of Furnishing, Drapery, and Clothing. CITST HALL ARCADE. FIVE Per Cent Cash Discount on all kinds of Furniture, Carpets, Matting, Floorcloths, Ironmongery, Toiletware, and Brush waro. GARLICK & CRANWELL. BOOK CATALOGUES, post free or on applica , tion, to those intending to Famish. Esti mates and designs given. Carpets made np. Linoleum and Oilcloths laid. Needle work mounted. All kinds of Upholstery and Cabinet -york by first-class workmen. inspect our stock: The -Largest in Auckland ! GARLICK & CRANWELL, CITY HALL ARCADE, B EN-STREET & LORNE-STR KET, AUCKLAND



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Special Advertisements. T pOBGRAVE & r.0., AT THEIS PREMISES, QUEE .-STREET, WILL MAKE A GENERAL SH'IW or their T^"E W QUMMER QHIPMENTSI THIS DAY, Togothor with Important SPMCIAL LOTS, Purchased at Large Discounts by our representative from various Manu facturers, as below stated. Tho FANCY DRESS DEPARTMENT contains all the Newest Goods of tho Season, ia Pompadours, Lustres, Cashmere and Beiges. Tho MILLTNERY DEPARTMENT onslsts of tho Choicest Designs In Hats and Bonnets, Lndies'andChildrons'Co-tit MEB, j. Visottos and Dolman'B Lace, Bertha's Flowehs and Featiiess. The SILK DEPARTMENT Is replote with the Newest Shades in Velvets, Silks and Ribbons. We call particular attention to our Stook of BLACK SULKS, whioh is tha Largest in the colouy. Our Stook ot Ladies' UNDERCLOTHING is Largo and Well-assorted, 'and contains ' all the Newest Makes and Stylos, Ladles' and Children's Jerseys in all colours. Ia tho MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT we aro Offering Particularly Good Valuo in White and Grey Calicos, Sheetings and Flannels. ¥ pOSGRAVE & r.Q. are now offering great advantages to the Public, as tiikv Import their GOODS from the Best English and French Mancfacterees, AND ARE SELLING AT WHOLESALE PRIOK3. TT^ INKS & JET ALI ' HAVE REMOVED FROM SHORTLAND-STREET TO TEMPORARY PREMISES IN FORT STREET, OPPOSITE COCHRANE AND SON'S AUCTION MART, AND WILL CONTINUE THEIR CHEAP SALE FOR A FEW WEEKS LONGER, TO CLEAR SURPLUS STOCK.



THEY WILL REMAIN IN FORT-STREET DURING THE RE-BUILDIN . OF THEIR WARE HOUSE IN SHORTLAND-STREET. gKEII'S Almanac will be published 43TN A FEW DAYS.-E ---COUNTRY AGENTS MUST FOR WARD TIIEIU ORDERS AT ONCE. NO RETURNS WILL BE TAKEN. WHOLESALE: IQS. PER DOZEN. _