SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATKR}™ m «r^ 0 7rnLK.7.37 BCNBKT.-Thl« Kvenlne, 7.3 BUNKIBK.—To-Morrow Momlnsr. 133 MOON'S AQSi-FuU Moon, 6th, i.ii a.mi

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. City of Sydney, P.M.5.8.. Dearborn, from Sydney To Anau, us., Carey, Irom Southern ports Argyle, s.s,. Crawford, from Whangarel Reward, sohooner, Anderson, from wnangarei

DEPARTURES.

tiST BVRNINQ. Qlenolg, 8.5.", Stephenson, forTauraDga lona. S.S.. Taylor, for Russell Aurora, brlgantlno. Boylo, forTairna Dolphin, outter, Dlolcson, for Tonga

TO-BAY. City of Sydney, P.M.5.8.. Dearborn, for San Francisco „ -jv ( To Anau, s.s., Caroy, for Rus3oii »•• ■'

IMPORTS.

Per City of Sydney from Sydnoy-11 casoa sal mon, 1 waggon polo. . Per Td Anau.(rom Melbonrne-199 boxes. W HHlll "! a u Srin^nkaifs stindry merchandise. From BVnfT- 30 c»S6s cli?ot, 12hhda. Sbarrtfa alB. in oMkaeoa barrowa. From Dunedin : 5 JiaSS ■Shisky, Whhds ale, 2hhds atom, 59 ■Smotw "eea, 560 saoks flour, 16 tierces beef 2 oase?. 31 bars iron, quantity pig iron, 2 S'lead. 2 Backs oatmeal, 20 rngs, 181 packages gunary merohandißO. 10 mats. 2 gunnies sugar, 4 baas riOB, I oases ale, 5 oases brandy, 1 box tobacco. From Lyttolton: 3 wheel?, 3 poles. 2o esses baoon. U oases oheeso. 10 oases ohecao, 200 boxes oandlOß, 1 horso, 89 paokagos sundry Kmndlso. From Wellington: 20 sacks malt, a reels wire, I packages sundry merchandise. »rom Napier: 2i7sheop. FromGisborne: 200 Sheep, 1 horße, 3 paokag* sundry merchandise

KXPORT3. Pov City of Sydney for San Franolsco-8 boxes cold. 99 sacks grass seed. 53 casos gum, 6 casoß luggage. Ifor Honolulu-1 paokage bottles.

Inwards Coastwise,-Rats, from Manaio, with 28,0110 foot timber; Zlllah, from Thames, With 2&00 feet timber; Reward, from Wha ngarel. with 19 tons coal, i baga gum. 3 bags tungu«,3 tons furniture; Lob, from Walbeke. with 20 tons ballast; Perseveranoe, from Wal heke, with 300 bushels gravel. Outwards CoABTWiSB.-Rata. for Matiala; ZlUab.torThamoa; Loo, for Waiheke; yzzle, tor Talma; Perseverance, for Walneko. Thß P. and O. Co.'a Australia, whloh left fcondon on Ootobor 26th. hasi the following;jpae nengers booked for Auckland:—Messrs J, Jotter and J, K. Day. Tho tonnage loading on the berth at London, on Ootobor 2uth, for Aostralia and New Zealand, was 13,613 tons. The Pareora, 872 tons, was loading at London for Auckland, on October 21. The barque Bella Mary arrived at Sydney from Auckland, via Kaipara, on November 28tb. The schooner Falrlie left Sydney for Dunedin On November 23th. Tho "European Mail" o£ October 21, says: ---•■ Tho Roman Umpire, ship, of London (Adam son), from London for Anokland, put into Ply. Swath on October 18. having lost anchors and oS in the Downs. Bho Ebb also received considerable damage to bawso pipes, &a, and will bo placed In Cattewater for repairs. Mosbts Staloy. Badford, & Co. quote rates froS Londra w Auckland: Rongh measure, mant v\a • flne 108 ; llqnidi, sos ; weight. BOsfiement, SJ per c«i:i beer, lOd per dozen; Bait, 80s. , . „ , Tho brlgantlna Bannockburn arrived at Mel bourne from Port Waikato on Novomror 23rd. The barque Vlndex, from this port viA Whan garoa, orrived at Sj-dnay on November 29th. The sohooner Young Dick left Newoaatle for TimarnonNovombor2Btb. Thn brieantlne Clansman, of Auckland, ar rlfed at pS?t Natal from South Australia on 2Kb. October last. All well. The B.g.Argylo arrived from Whangarel last . opening with 150 sacks gnm.Wbales wool.Kkegs butter i boxes butter, 2 tons lug^o. 0 boxes o*OT 2 toss sundries, and tho following passßn-' mm'--Mrs 81mpBon Mrs Corns, Mra Johnson. &W™4 Smith Gco. atorey. H.MoDonald. w!lnbrey. W. Simpson. Shera ,&. Scott J. Me- Karß Clayton, Humphreys.J.Bayles.R.Smith, Bagiie, H. OittOß, Wright. A. Coll. A. Peterson, McDonald, Cross, Kervln, Rev. Mr Moßae. The Corby. Bhip. from Lyttelton, arrived at Portland Bill on October 15,101 days out. She was blown past Plymouth. Able eeaman Warae washed overboard off the Lizard oa Ootober 11. The Oralgsrd, barque, Thomson, from Lytt*! tonTwrived »' Falmouth prior to October 21. When in latitude 57" 20 S. longitude 76*30 W. a heavy sea broke on board, whloh broke several stanchions In the port bulwark?, loosened some m'reVbont tho bulwarks out amidships, oraoked the main and topgallant ralli, and knocked a spare topmast adrltt by breaking the ringbolts gut ot the docks, » The Boolal hall of the Union Co.'s steamaMp Te Aaau at Melbourne was made the ncono of a very pleasant gathering on Saturday las' on tho owa'ionof the presentation 'to CaDtain Carey, by his offloors and engineers, of a magnificent testimonial In the shape of a massive gold albert and looket suitably inscribed. Tho purser made thaDresentation on behalf of the donorsinafew wllfSnwordß.anda[terthehealtho£CaP n tain Carey and family had been drunk In • bumpers of charapagne, the company showei that, though poor speech-makers, they were floe singers, and a very pleasant hour was spent. Th« looket was prettily engraved, with a ! monogram on one Bide and the inscription. _^3ited to Captaln^^areyjy^taofflceri ■~1? jSS^orTthe'reverae.-''Sydney Morning f' Herald," November U, .__,.„» The N«w Zealand Co 'a Roman Kmpjra, Capt. . John Adamson, left London for Auckland on ilntnber 13. consigned to tho New Zealand CO., Limited; -Saloon-Captain H. Hutton^rViiatton, MrO.B. Hutton. Mr John gffi Mr Harry 8. Dadley. Mr J. Reid and ncß7lJoolclng. Second Cabin-Mr Charles H. M^y^Mr William Skeatej. Mrs Skeates, Miss KmSnVSkeates.Mr Edward Skeates, Mr Wil liam Bkeates, Mr Krnest Skoatea, Mr Thomas Hkeatea MrAlfrea skeates, Mr Porcy Skeafc-, MYPhlp Skeits, Miss BoUa Johnston, and Mr MlohaellJrynan. Bteera«e-S. Blaokburn, Mra NlghtogaS, AlbertNighUogalo,ReDecca Patty Elizabeth feeeley, Hannah McLeod, Mary WeflSrald, Mary K. Field. James H. Field. BUza Farnsworth, George Cuokson, Sarah J. Cnckson Lilian Cuokaon. George Cuckson, ThoSa?ilitotVMargaret Klliott Mary Ell ott. wSuam King. Ann G. Kins:, Henry Barker, KU» Barker. William Barker, Charlea Barker, V. Wells Barker. Matilda Barker, Martin Barke™ Bmellna Barker, Frederiok Carter. Si. Carter, Bherley Carter, Klla Carter. Cecil barter. Jamet Hollyoalc, and John Gray.

ARRIVAL OF THHS MAIL STKAMER, Tuo mail steamer arrives from Sydney at ft 4, last evening. We are indebted to Mr jramoasOnTpiirler. tor late flies, press paroeto. eta and the following report :-The P.M.8.8. Ot?y ot Sydney, H. 0. Dearborn, commander left Sydney at 3.315 p.m. December lsr_, and •rrivld at Auckland Ilecatnbor sth at 6.35 p.m. tt days wd3bonrs) with 12 o*binand323teerage l^senßßra, *50 tonaoanw «152,202 treasure, 75 n" B s°oplnm, allforSan Franci.co. Kxporlenced ■toonK B.W. winds and fine weather during mSSfito PaSßongerß-Cabin for ?an Francisco: £?effie»Adalfoye.Eoesitor, H. 11. Jackson. SKSSwim a/d 'servant. Misses Cameron Knmmeroor, Messrs Schulo. J. A.Henriaaeß, 0. Bohulo H. M. Jftokffon. The City of Sydney left for Han Franolsoo and Honolulu sharUy alter 2 o'clock this afternoon. Passengers: Mr and Mrs LoTewell, Mr and Mrs DalgK Mrs B. MarMn and 1 children. Mr and Mrs Tennattt and 3 ohildren, Miss Wetheron, mSbtb G«o.Lo£tey, J. Guneooo, P. MoLaußhlln, •„,! w Rln.lr.

ARRIVAL OF THE TE ANAU.

The s.s. Te Anau arrived from Southern ports aU3O p.m. yesterday. Passengers from Mel toSme: Messrs J. Ross, K. it. Brown, J. KemVery.H. Hunter, Mrs D. Jones, From Hobart: WA. Thomson. From the Coast: Suss HwflenlsM. Mr Webjter, Mr C. MaUroy, Mrs B. Jones and child. Mr and Mrs Kaye. Mlsa Wtfcnaw, Mr and Mrs Major. Mr Love-, well. Mr J. Bossitor, Mr O'Connor. Mrs SobmsOT, Mr Kob.on. Miss Kitohen. Mr Markwelf, Mr and Mrs Asher and servant. Mr and Mra J. Barry. Mr BotohUd, Mr J. Andrew. Mr and Mrs Costabadie. Mr Pilgrim, Mr Foster. Mr F. Pare and 2 children, Mr Hen derson. Misses Henderson, Mr and Mrs Newell, Mr Gresrory, Mr Walters, Mr Ashei'Asher, Mr Asher. PUbrow. Mr Houghton. Mr Be cher, Mr J. Atfan. Mr A. Gunn, Captain Hutton, Mr Anlsbrook. Mr Graham, Mr G. Waller. Mlsa Barton, Miss F. Kelly. Rev. G. Jordan. Mrand Mrs Felford, Miss Mair, and 19 In the Bteerage.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Lalla Bookh, B.S. Robertson, from Raglan Wallabl, b.b. beys, from Wangnnul - Penguin, b.b. Edie, from the South

The s.s. lalla Rootth arrived from Raglan nboat 6.30 p m. yesterday with &7 pig», 37 bales flax, 9 bales tow, and 2 bales wool.

The ss. Wallahl, from Wangannl. rnaphod tho wharf about 7 o'clock last evening with 275 Bho«P. 38 head cillte, and the '°i Iow!£« ,P aBSeI," Rers: Mrs Johnson, Mr and Mrs WeUa and mho k« Penguin, Capt. J. Edio, loft Port f<2Xmm'at 7 pS. on 28th Nov.: called at g^Sn?Lyttelton/Velltaglon and Taranakl; wtthelatterport at 0.30 p.m. and[passed through |fer^omr T °S«fa. PS Hootor Mrs GUI, Mr and Mrs Graham. Mr and MM Tennant and3ohildren, Mrs Marshall,jand mteerMe" We are Indebted to Mr J. LiKtfns, purser, for preßS paroels, report of passage, etc.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day.? Arrived : lona, Tranßlt. Sailed: Coratlo. Tauranqa, this day. Arrived: Glenelg, s.s., from Auckland. 8.30 s' m> Eossbli.. this day. Arrived: lona, 8.8.. from Auokland, 8 a.m. Bluff, yesterday. Sailed: Arawata. 5,8.. for Northern ports, ats

AUCKLAND SHAREMAKKET.

Ueckmßbb 6. Bonk o£ N.Z.—Selleru, £22123 W N.Z. Inßnraueo—Mb National—Sellers, 32s 6d Thames Gaa-Buyors, 27a ,{d .«,.., N Z, Loan and Mercantilß-SJoUert, £6 2a Od Kny of Inlands Coal Co-Bollera, £9 \oa Northottt S 8. CoropM>y-SO!lers, 12s Od Moanateiari.G.M Compsnj—Bujers,lD3 (^lodonton-Eollfr3' 20a ■ Kuranoi Hlll-SeUara, 4b 3d ■West Coaat-B«UeM, ite Martha-153i SelleM, 12a 6d JOSEPH NRWMAK, i ;. Obalnnui,

Mail Notice.

MAILS WILL CLOBX AS UITJKB.—

This Day. For Whangarel Heads, Walpu, Whangarel, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at i p.m. For Tairua, per Katharina Borrowdale, at I p.m. Wednesday, 7th instant. For Coromandel ana Thames, per Rotoma hana, at 10130 a.m. For Wanganul. per Wallabl, at 8 a.m. For Thames, ocr Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Thursday. Bth Instant. For Waiwora, To Kapa, Craigieburn, and Warkwortb, per Roee Casey, at 10 a.m. Per S.B. Te Anau as follow:— For India. China. Japan.Mediteranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a m. For Gisborno, Napier, Southern ports, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindisi, for letters. &c, specially so prepaid and art dressed, at 11 n,m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 10 a.m. For late letters till 12.20 a.m. For Mangawal, per Fingal, at 3 p.m. For Taurunga, Ohinemutu, and Opotikl, per Gleneg, at i p.m.

For Australian Colonies, per s.s, City of New York, immediately after her arrival from Honolulu. • For Levuka, and Suva, per Taioroa, threo days after her arrival. S. B. BI3S. Chlet Postmasten Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

December 6, 1881.

United Methodist Free Church, Pitt and Vln cent-Btreets — Anniversary Soiree and Pnbllo Meeting, B,SO p.m.

Anckland Permanent Bnlldlnc; Soolety— Half-yearly Meeting, office, Queen-street, 7.30 p.m. Mr Dargnvlllo and City West Electors, St. T. iii" "iT'tj

Sir George Grey and Electors of Franklin North, Otahuhu Publio Hall, 7.30 p.m.

Mr O. C. MoGoe and Electors of Manukan, Onohungn Public Hall, 8 p.m.

Mr J. M. Clark'« Committee — Committee Room, High-street, 7.30 p.m.

Mr J. A. Tole and the Eden Eleotors, Monnt Eden Schoolroom, 8 p.m.

Mr E. W. Alison and the Hlectors of Waita mata, Devonport Hall, 8 p.m.

Supporters of Mr Reeo's Candidature for City North, Albert Hall, 7.30 p.m. Mount Albert Hall-Temperanos Entertain ment, 7.30 p.m.

Marriage.

ASHER—MOSS.—On the 23rd instant, at the Synaeoguo, Dunedln, by the Rev; B. Liohten stien, Uenry Asher. of Waikato, to PruoiUa, oldoßt daughter of M. Moos, Ksq., of Dunedin.

Death.

DONALDSON.—At Kawakawa, Bay of lelanclH, by drowning, on Uecomber 4th. Alexander, elde«t son of James Donaldson, Lornc-atrcet, Auckland, in the 31st year of his age. Deeply regretted. MKRUICK,-0n December 5. at his residence, Chapel-street. Isaac Merrlclt, aged 78 year?. The futipml will leave his late residence to morrow (Wednesday), at 3 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

Gentleman. —The Corporation Baths are open to all classes of people, so long as they conduct themselves properly while there.

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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1881.

For the cause that lacks asshlnnce, For the wron j; that needs rcsistaac For the future ia the distancei And the good that we can do.

When we come to examine the candidates for EDEN wo are uon-pluased at the outset. Before we can pronounce upon the princi ples of a candidate we must know what those principles are. With respect to Mr Reader Wood we are completely at sea, and the fact that he has been known politi cally for the last twenty years only in creases instead of diminishing the difficulty. If he is without political principle, he is also without political party. Having th rown overboard the Grey party, he has also thrown over the Hall party, and being din-. appointed of tbo expected seat in the Cabi net of Mr Ormoml, through the desertion of Mr Sannders, he has become a political Ishmaelite. If it was desired by the sup porters of the present Government to op pose Mr Tole in' Eden, they_ have com mitted a fatal error in permitting the with drawal of a nterling.-upright* ablo man like Mr Bruce. His treatment in Eden was not ' what a man of his merit deserved. But we do not assume Mr Wood to be the re presentative of the Ministerial party; there is no doubt that the Premier himself would prefer the presence of Mr Tole in the House to that of Mr Wood ; and Mr Hall's sup porters will mostly be of the same opinion. Yet Mr Header Wood bas many of the qualifications of a good politician. For a set occasion he is perhaps the most polished speaker in the House, though his theatrical gestures savour of repeated per formances in front of the drawing-room mitror. It would be impossible, of course, with the space at our command, to give anything like a sketch of a public career extending over so many years, and we must, therefore, rest satisfied with stating the general deductions that may fairly be drawn from it. The cause of Mr Wood's failure is best known to those who know him best. Hence he left his old constitn ency, Parnell, where he resides, and has now de parted from his last constituency, Waite matii. In new fields Mr Wood finds his best chance. The reason lies on the sur face ; Mr Wood is utterly devoid of those sympathies which make the Heart of one man warm towards another. He may nominally represent Parneli, or Waitemata, or Eden, but really he will always represent Beadeh Wood. And making every allowance, for Mr Wood's personal weight and importance, we cannot admit that it is sufficient to entitle him to a constituency for himself, nor do we find provision for any such special representation in the new Act. The greater tact and persistency of Mr flnrst enabled hint to fasten his fangs upon

Waitcmata when Mr Kcaier Wood was still its member; no that when the latter came to feel round the district, he found that his opponent had «o used his oppor tunities in meeting the wants of tho out lying 'settlements that he had not the ghost of a chance of election. If Mr Wood had used his leisure in the receas in making a tour of his district for the purpose of ac quainting himself with the wants, the feel ings, and sympathies of the electors, he would still be their member; but what he would not do in Famuli, he was not likely to do in a scattered electorate like Waite mata, and hence hia appeal to Eden. Before a constituency turns away a faith ful servant it ought to make itself clear that , there ia sufficient justification. For our part, we do not perceive why, if Mr Tole possessed the confidence of the Eden elec tors three years ago, he should not possess it still. He has been faithful to every pledge he gave, and has neglected no opportunity of advancing tho interests of bis consti tuency. We acknowledge to a decided pre ference for the impulsive young colonial over his cold, calculating opponent. It the electors choose Mr Tole we doubt not that his whole energies will he devoted in the future, as in the past six years, to their interests; if they elect Mr Wood, it may occur to that gentleman three years hence that ho has a constitnency. In looking through Mr Tole's record for the last two Parliaments wo find that he has been singularly faith ful to every promise extorted nnder the badgering of two hard fought contests. The matter-of-fact business of political warfare gives little room for sentiment, but there js something fitcrling about a man who singles out as his motto, from tho maxims decorating the walls of a loom in which ho is'casually addressing a political meeting the sacred injunction, "Be ye faithful unto death." Tho only thing tangible that we can discover in the outcry of his present opponents is his attendance at that ill-timed meeting of lynipathy with the Irish tenant agitation. Our remarks at the 1 time will vindicate our disapproval of the proceeding, but really when wo consider that all tho charming young Irish girls of Wellington, with tluir coaxing national ways, had invaded Parliament buildings; and attacked the members, we cannot wonder at their surrender at discretion— particularly the surrender of such a good looking bachelor as the member for Eden. We me sure that tho constituency! even without hi» earnest protest at the nomina tion, will, after observation* of bis de meanour, acquit him of any bloodthirsty intentions, ft ii possible to overdo even a good thing, and thoso who have Haunted in season aud out of season tho attendance at tho Wellington Land League meet in;; have rather overdone it. Mr Tola is not immaculate, and may he pardoned one little mistake. The question the electors have to decide is not whether he did a judicious thing on that particular occasion, but whether ho has fairly repre sented Eden. Looking at his record we think he has, and that ho may, upon that ground, lay claim to continued confidence. The value of a representative who is always accessible to his constituency and anxious to acquaint himself with their wants, sympathies, and interests, is not always given its fall weight by the electors; but if any heed is given to it at all in tho present contest, it will certainly result in the rojection of Mr Reader Wood and tho elec tion of Mr Tole. '

A very uncompromising opponent of Mr W. J. Hurst was heard to exclaim the other day—"The fellow haa the luck of the ," well, no matter who, a personage not mentioned ia polite society. His allusion was to Mr Shcebaa's positive re jection of the proposal that he should con test Waitemata. It was this gentloman's opinion, not one prompted by affection, that Mr Hurst's present opponent was not any thing like heavy enough metal for him. Next to a contest against Mr Reader Wood, who was his companion in that celebrated movement which signalised Mr Hurst's career in the last Parliament, the most curious combination of circumstances is that which brings Mr Hurst into tho field with Mr Alison, proposed by Mr Stark. For it was these latter gentlemen who called together a little meeting in the back parlour of the Masonic Hotel and sent to Mr Keader Wood, ut Wellington, the gushing telegram of approval which found its way iaio the press of the period. It i« Dot necessary to quote more thta tho closing pusags of this document: "We cannot refrain from again expressing our unqualified approval of yonr comprehensive action, and trust that tho icst oi cue AuuKiana members wilt lollow at once the highly patriotic example set them by yourself, Swauson, Colbeck, and Hurst. We deeply rogret that all tho Auckland memhors arcs not with you." The first two signatures to this document were thosa of Messrs Alison and Stark. At tho , subsequent meeting, when Mr Reader Wood obtained a vote of confidence, Mr Alison seemed still an unshaken admirer of " The Fonr," but when pressed by Mr Lamb at the nomination, though speaking very warmly in favour of what the Hall Government has done for New Zealand, he seemed rather uncertain in his mind whether he should support them or their opponents. His net was so spread as to encompass bis proposer, Mr Stark, who ii understood to bo a strong Ministerialist, with anti-Hurst proclivities, and also to draw in any fish of the other party who happen to be swimming about in those waters. The original political colour of the two men being much about the same shade, we must proceed to examine their relative merit.

! Mr W. J. Hurst bas had a long public career, which is chiefly remarkable for its" surpriaes. When he announced himiolf for the Provincial Council many years ago, tbo idea of his getting ia itw considered rather a good joke than other wise, bnt he pegged away at it, and to the astonishment of tbe prophets he won. His performances when in were as great an astonishment to his friends as to his enemies. He succeeded in carrying a reso lution tbat unseated the advisers of Mr Gillies, the Superintendent, and thereupon became a member of the .Executive, which retained office till the close of Mr Gillies's term, A strong friendship seems to have continued between the leader and his Kenponsible Adviser ever since. The re gard of a man of such keen intellect and unsympathetic constitution as Mr Justice Gillies argues the possession of some gifts, which the surface observer of Mr Hurst would never credit Mm with. We fancy these qualities are his imperturbable good humour, a iair share of common sense, and irrepressible persistence. The experience of the Provincial Council was repeated in the city. It was hardly thought that Mr Hurst would obtain a seat in tbe Conncil; he became the Mayor of Auckland—and was acconnted a very good Mayor too. With the Goneral Assembly again last tine, he started heavily handicapped, and went in with flying colours. If he disappointed those who put him in, his experience has not been altogether lost upon cim. His speeches are few, and appear to be well thought out and earnest As a lobbyist he is indefatigable. For looking after the local wants of his consti tuency Mr Hurst cannot be beaten; ho does not understand "No " to be the Eng lish equivalent of a refusal. He possesses a very good knowledge of commercial and agricultural matters, and can give an opinion that is worth listening to when such subjects are nnder discussion. His acquaintance with Parliamentary forms, rules, and standing orders is also in his favour. A member's first sessions in Par liament arc generally spent in gaining tbat experience. >

There are a good many people both in Waitemata and beyond its borders to whom Mr Hurst is personally obnoxious. Tt was among these that Mr Alison found the nucleus of his support. He is a young man, unknown to political life. Having worked himself into a very comfortable position as a meat-salesman at Devonport, his public career, began by energetically on gaging in the local Highway Board contests. Though but an indifferent speaker, he has a laudable ambition to figure in politics. One cannot but remark that the training-ground which the old Provincial Council afforded to men like Sheeban and Hurst is missed by those who are now seeking to force their way upwards in public life. Mr Alison's friends must feel tbat the step from the Highway Board to the Parliament of the country is rather too abrupt. His most earnest supporter will acknowledge that Mr Hurst, with all his faults and short comings, would make the better representa tive of the two. Mr Alison's tour of the district nnder tho wing ot a professional special pleader like Mr Bees is a tacit admission that he feels his own weakness. The first announcement of his candidature was thought to be a ruse to keep the seat warm for someone else.

When we think of the Auckland mem bers, our mind rests not on their appear ance in their own little districts, but in the chief council of the colony. If Waitemata should determine to return Mr Alison, its resolve will amount tn a determination not to be represented in the ensuing Parlia ment, He cannot be otherwise than a non entity, when brought into contact with men ripe in political experience, Even if he were sounder "oq the goose "

of party, the end would • not justify thoso who most strongly dis approve of Mr Hurst's desertion, which evoked at the time the enthusiasm of his present opponent. It appears to us, there fore, takifig our standard as before, solely on the interests of Auckland, that the elec tors of Waitemata have no alternative but to elect Mr Hurst. If his opponents demur at the decision, they should have provided a better substitute. The perpetual cry in Auckland, and a true one, is that we are always outwitted by the South ; our oily antidote is the choice of the best men we can get to represent us.

Having reviewed to-night the candidates for Eden and Waitemata, we shall, to-mor row night, as before announced, consider those for Manukau and Parucll.

Mr DeLias opens in Auckland on the 19th last, with the Montagu-Tumor Opera Com pany, which has had a brilliant season iv the South.

Mr C II Monkton, Queen-street, write* complaining that ho has been victimised with others by the Sydney Exhibition Com missioners.

Last night a hugo troo in front of Mr Wightnian's house in Eden Crcscoot was blown down by the violoncoof the wind. A gentleman who was passing at the lime nar rowly escaped a scvero crushing.

Mr J. Loundos has resigned his position as Inspector of Nuisances for the Borough of I'nruell.

The only case before Mr Mncdonald, K.M., at the Police Court, this morning, was that of nn old man named Hugh Culshaw, who pleaded guilty to drunkenness and was fined 5s and costs.

Mr W. Dowdcn announces a Bale of about live hundred now and ele gantly bound books, comprising a large variety of standard works, to morrow, at too Exchange mart. The books are now on view, and may bo inspected until the time of the sale. Commissions to purchase will be accepted from those unable to he present.

To the Kditor, Sir,—Having heard from outside source that Mr Mackay declares that the iutemow at which Mr Bevoridge was present is not tho one which he refer red to in bit speech, I can only assert that none other on the subject ever took placo, and that, if Mr Mackay will only state at what time or place we had another, I will, no doubt, be ablo to confute his statement. —I am, etc., Charlks G. Browhb, Coro inandcl, December 5, 1881.

The Bank of New Zealand shipped by the City of Sydney for San Francisco to-day eight boxes gold, containing 7,762 ozs, 15 dwts, valued at £31,530. Mr Nathan Stewart of Mnkotn has not long survived the loss of his wife. He was burled on Sunday lust by tho ltev. J. Norrio. The funeral was well attended by all the settlors of the surrounding districts.

The parents of the unfortnnatoyonng man Alexander Donaldson, who was drowned at Bay of Islands on Sunday, received a tele gram from Russell to-day to tho effect that the body has not been found up to nine o'clock this morning. Tbe search is being continued. A brother of the deceased left by the lona last night.

The mail steamer, City of Sydney, arrived from Sydney at 6.30 p. m. yesterday, and anchored off tho North Head. She brought no passengers and but little cargo for tbii port. Tho mails were conveyed to Motnihi last night, duly fumigated, and distributed in town before 10 o'clook to day. Passengers for 'Frisco and Honolulu embarked at 2 o'clock, shortly after which tho steamer sailed.

The police havo ascertained that a case was removed from the house occupied by Plummer, alias Bailey, in Brown-street, shortly beforo his arrest. 'Iho polico aro anxious to ascertain what carter or express man removed it. We would advise any person who can afford tho desired informa tion to do oo at once.

Mr A. O. Stcphonson> draper, K.iranjja hape Itoad, hai entered into his new promises. Tho new shop is most com modious and central and the show of goods attracted a great number of tho public on Saturday night. The goods are marked cheap and arc of good quality.

The Molbourne "Age" Bays:—" The cutter-yacht Taniwha, which was so much admired for her symmetrical linos on her arrival irom Auckland to take part in the intercolonial regatta some time ago, has been somewhat altered since becom ing the property ot Mr Turn bull, of thia city. It is believed that she will now give a better acconnt of herself in any future sailing match. A short time ago the was docked, and under the hand* of Mr J. Cowan had a lead keel affixed to her, and was refastened and coppered. The cabin alto was fitted op and decorated io Mr Cowan's best stylcl

At the nomination of candidates for tbe Whim riding of the Eden County Council yesterday, the Returning Officer, Mr O'Callaghan, received the following nomi nations :—Mr J. Dignau, nominated by Mr Motion, and seconded by Mr Partington ; Mr Robt. Garrett, nominated by Mr Bol lard, and seconded by Mr Beck. The pol ling takes place on tbe 14th instant, at the Public-hall, Whan, the Public-hall, Mount Albert, and Mr Cleghorn's barn, Monnt Roskill. A meeting of electors of the county is convened for Thursday night at the Mount Albert Hall to give the candidates an opportunity of making known their views.

A most enjoyable entertainment was i;ive.n last evening by Miss Kato Pritchard and company, at Utahuhu Public Hall. The numerous audience testified by their applause their approval of the entertain ment. Miss Kato Pritchard has proved that ibe is equal to any occasion, in every character the appeared. The Judy was heartily cheered. Mr John Howe, in his local selections, was received with the ap plause his effusions merited. We must not .forget Mi«s Nellie Winterton, who, by the thorough rendering of tho numerous ditties set dorn for her, came in for a great share of the succeis of the evening. Altogether the entertainment was a gieatsnccess. Miss Pritchard has engaged the hall for NoyJ Year's festival, when after her entertain ment a select dance will be given.

Ihe first anniversary services in connec tion with the Archhill Wesloyan Sunday school were hold on Sunday in the public school-room, Archhill. The attendance was not so good as expected, owing to the inclemency of the weather. Tho afternoon sorvico was conducted by Mr R. J. Souster, who delivered an excellent discourse from St. John's Gospel, 10 chap. 11 verse, sub ject, " The Good Shepherd." In tho.even ing the Rev. G. J. Hammond, of Hokianga, preached an earnest discourse from the parable of the ''Sower." The children sang selections from the Sunday-school Hymn Book, and are worthy of special mention for their attention, and spirited singing under the leadership of Mr Ratclifie. Mr G. Sinnett presided at the harmonium. This (Tuesday) evening the inhabitants of Archhill are specially invited to a sciopticon and musical entertainment, in the public school-room. The Maori students from the Three Kings will be present, and render choice selections of music.

Au entertainment of a musical and dram atic character was given last evening in the Temperance Hall in aid of the Hospital mis sion fund, but owing to numerous counter attractions,tbe attendance was not equal to the merit of the performances, Mr Wilcock occupied the chair, and spoke briefly npon the object of the entertainment. During tbe evening a scene from the comedy, the " Heir at Law " was well represented, Mr It. Young as JDr Panglose, and Mr fcirfcaon as Dick. A scene from the "Honeymoon" was also given by Miss Andrews and Mr Young, which elicited frequent applause. Songs were given, comic and sentimental, by Misses M. Griffiths, Marson, Gillingham, and Peace; also by Messrs Marson, Isaacs, Partridge, and other friend). A duet was successfully given by Messrs Abernethy and Isaacs. Mr Alex. Smith favoured the audience with one of his choice and spirited recita tions. Miss Griffiths accompanied the vocalists on the piano in a highly creditable manner. We learn that this concert will be repeated in tho Lome-street Hall as soon as arrangements can be conveniently made to hold the same.

LICENSING COURT.

The quarterly sitting of this court was held at noon to-day, before J. £. Mc- Donald, E.M., J. McCosb Clarke, F. L. Prime and J. Cosgrave, Eeqs. Mr J. B. Stoney, clerk, Mr Pardy for Superintendent Thomson, appeared for the police. The following transfers were granted, tbe police offering no objection :— P. Gorman, Flagstaff Hotel, Devonport, to Wm. H. Pearce (Mr Alexander for applicants).— John Adams, Anchor, Queen-street, to Isaac Harrison.—George H. EastOD, Wyn. yard Arms, Symondi-street, to John Adams. —Mary Ann Weir (late Sccafo), British, to Owen Humphreys.—Ellen Scott (late McCloughlin), Charlemont, Wakefield street, to James Fraser. 'i hia was all the business.

CONSECRATION OF THE FREEMASONS' BALL.

Tub consecration and dedication of the new Freemasons' Hail in Princes-street took place this afternoon, Jn accordance with the ancient and impressive ritual of the craft, and in the presence of a large gathering of brethren. Although the interior arrangements of the building are not quite completed, still very littlo re mains to be done, and a fair opportunity was, therefore, presented of criticising and appreciating the manner in which the various handicraftsmen and artisans have done their work iv connection with it, It is a handsome and commodious edifice, neat and tasteful to look at from the outside, and well-appointed and comfortably fur nished inside. It is, in fino,a hall of which tbc Masons of Auckland may justly feel proud. The proceedings were com menced about 2,30 p.m. with the execution of a voluntary by the urganiat, Bro. Angelo Forrest, after which a Lodge of Masons was opened by the W.M. (Bro. Crothers) and officers of the Ara Lodge, No. 348, 1.0, The D.O. Director of Ceremonies (Bro. Malcolm Niccol) then formed a procession' in the mto-room of the oflicers of the District Grand Lodge E.G., and the Provincial Grand Lodge I.C. and S.C, and they en lered the Lodge room three abreast juniorß loading. On arrival at the dais the Dis trict and Provincial Grand Masters, viz , Bro. G. S. Graham, D.G.M., I.C, ; Bro. G. P. Pierce, P.G.M., 1.C.; nnd Bro. the Hon. F. Whitaker, P.G.M., S.C., took their places. The D.G. Director of Cere monies having proclaimed them by name and title, and the brethren having saluted them, the procession moved round the largo room until all the Diat'iot Grand and Provincial Grand olncors had taken ttieir places, tbe organist playing a march the while. The District Grand Lodge, K.C. was then oprmed, aftor which the choir sang the well-known chorala "Hail I ! Eternal, by whose aid." Tho D.G.M. then declared the D.G. Lodge opened, when, at the request of the President of Trustees, tho D.G.M. proceeded to con secrate tho bnilding, Tho D.G. Chaplain, Bro. the Key. C. M. Nelson, read a portion of Scripture, the choir following by lender ing the anthem " Behold how go»d and joyful a thing It is." Tho D.G. director of Ceremonies and his assistant* then formed the brethren in processional order, when they marched to St. Paul's Church, the order of procession being as follows :— Muster Musonii, OlHcers of Lodges, juniors first, District nnd Provincial Grand Officers in their utmal order, the D.G. and P.G. Masters, tbiee Stewardi with wands, D.G. Senior Deacons, D.G. Tylers. On arriving at the church door, the procession halted, and faced inward*, leaving space for the D.G. and P.G. Lodge Oflicers, and the D.G. and P.G. Masters, presided by their standard and sword-bearers the deputies and others following from the rear. Tho D. and P.G. Masters were con ducted to their aeats by two stewards ap pointed to receive them insido the church, the brothron taking seats iv ordor behind them. After the service had concluded, tho brethren marched back to tho hall, and took Up their places in the lodge-room. The prayer of Benediction Was th<n offeied by the U.G. Chaplain, after which the dedication was commenced by tho D.GM. Bro. Graham sprinkling perfume, tho assembled signalising tbe act by giving the grand honours. The President of the Board of trustees, Bro, L. D. Nathan, ad dressed thu D. G. Masters and the architect Bro. W. N. Skinner, P.M., presented the plans, letc, after which the choir saug the Dedication Anthem, commencing, " 0 fir 11 and Sole Foundation 1

O HiddcslCorner Stone 1 O lloiivonly Htar of Morning! 0 Prlost upon Tiiy Throno ! Descend on this Thy Tomplo, And pour Thy blessing froo On iw. Thy servant*, waiting In hopuH o( what ahull be." The D.G. Master, Bro. U. 8. Graham, next addressed tho brethren, and tho usual re sponses and honours having followed, tho Director of Ceremonies formed and led a procession round tbo lodge, to the found ot music. He halted at tho podcstal, where the D.G. Master, E.U., sprinkled salt and dedicated tho ball to Masonry. Bub. fcquently tho P.G. Master 1.C., Bro. (i. V. Pierce, scattered corn, and dedicated it to virtue ; the P.G. Master 8.C., Bro. Hou. F. Whitttkor, poured nut wine, and dedicated it to universal bcnevolonco; and tho D.G. Master, Bro. G. S. Graham, dropped oil, and dedicated it to all tho purposes ot Maeoury, the procession moving onco round the coll nf tor each dedicatory ottering, and the choir singing vthilo the brethren gave the honours. An address was then delivered by the P.G. Master, S.C., K.W. Bro. the" Hon. F. Whituker, and at the close tho stowards took up a collection in aid of the Building Fund. The choir performed the chant, " U, Praise God in His Holiness," and the D.G. Chaplain having offered op prayer, the closing hymn was sung, Ylz. :-

" Now tho evening shadows closing Warn from toll to peaceful roBt; Myutlo arts and rites reposing tiered in each faithful breast. God of light, whose love unceasing Doth to all Thy work extend, Oronn our Urdtr with Thy blessing— Build,—nutate us to tho end. Humbly now we bow before Thoe, Grateful for Thy.aid Dlvldo, Everlasting power and glory. Mighty Architoot I be thine."

The D.G. Master, Bro. G. S. Graham, then closed the D.G Lodge in due form, when the D.G. Officers retired in procession, Tbe chairs were thereupon resumed by the W.M., Bro. Crotbcrs, and officers of the Ara Lodge, and the Lodge, with the closing of it the proceedings ended.

MINING NEWS.

Tub following reports havo been re. ceived:—

Excelsior, (Coromandxl.) — The manager reports finding surface stone con taining gold lait wunk. There is a reef about 10 yhrds higher up the spin from where tho stone was found, from which he bclicviM it came.

Old Caledonian.—The reef in Eait drive, No. 1 level, is keeping its size, and looks very promising. Gold was soon in breaking down, and the quarts, by its ap pearance, is of middling grade. Tho manager reports having taken a 6ft. stops over the leading stopo behind the drive. Abont 4501b5. of picked stone havo been added to tho UOlbs. got previously. Tho god in the back is improved since last report, and now looks better than ever before.

Golden Stab.—The country in face of main drive is very full of veins, which makes it bad shooting, but the veins are indications of another lode being near at hand. The mineral vein is looking better, and where it may cut through any strong leader gold may be expected to show well. It is only at the junction that rich patches are found. Yesterday (Dec. 2) colours of gold were seen in a small piece of stone, which gives hope of something better to follow.

Kurantji Hill United.—Junction — Work i« still being continued as usual, and I have commenced staking on the lode in order to open up another block for stoping out. All Nations—No gold has been met with, but reef look* promising. Young American, No. 2 lef el—Thii drive is pro grossing slowly. The stringers men tioned in last report appear to be coming together, and the country is improving, as wo drive onwards. We have not seen any gold this week but this, I hope to meet with some when the reef be comes solid. Albion Cross-cut—The con tractors are making good progress with the drivo. A small stringer was intersected on Saturday, which seems to indicate that wo arc getting underneath the gold-bearing leaders, in the levels above; and as the class of country the contractors aro now going through is very favourable for gold, whatever leaders we may now out aro very likely to prove gold-bearing. —THOS. H. Crawford, Dec. 5.

WAIMATE PLAINS.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

PUNGAREHU, this day. TITOKOWARC'S BAIL SUBSCRIBED. Yoim correspondent was inside ?arihaka last ereniog, and found no change jo the attitude of the natives during the day._ Al were engaged in weeding the cultivations, and a long string of natives could be seen wending their way home when the day's work was done. The money for Tito kowaru's bail was subscribed ostensibly by the Wgata and Manaia people, but it is doubtful if it did not come from the fund accumulated at Parihaka, to which Xitokowaru's people have contributed £1,200. Tho whole amount in Tohu'a hands was £7,000, and this escaped detec tion on the day of search, and is still in tho hands of the natives. Tito is again to be brought up for tria), should his bail be accepted, under the West Coast Settlement Act. The justice of the policy of Mr Bryee is only excused by expediency. Therecan be do charge proved sgainst the man. since

the war, and his action there was condoned by the Act of amnesty. Having behaved in a despotic manner, it behoves the Govern ment to protect tho settlers from retaliation, and the fear of this will keep a large Con stabulary fotco at the front for year;.

■f he Constabulary hero are engaged in making roac.s, Fatigue parties went this morning armed simply with long-handled shovels. The force is likely to be consider ably reduced owing to every man who ap plies for his discharge having it granted at once. No actual dismissals are made except those who have committed some flagrant crime, Mr Chetynd has gone to lay out line spoken of yesterday, and on completion of the survey a largo body of men from Pari haka will be employed on it. Captain Messenger is hore temporarily, but returns to tho White Cliffs immediately, and Capt. Gordon takes permanent charge of the station. Routine now solely occupies at tention.

CABLEGRAMS.

IKEUTEB'S TELEGRAMS.]

THE NATAL COLONISTS PREVAIL,

LONDON, December 5,

It is officially announced that the ap pointment of G. W. J. Kendall to the LicHtormnt-Governorship of Natal has been cancelled by tho Government, who thus accede to the wishes of the Natal Colonists. It is further announced that in providing a successor to Sir. Evelyn Wood the Govern ment will appoint a full Governor of the colony, instead of a Lioutenant-Governor as iv the past, thus still further meeting the views of the colonists as recently ex pressed. SIR GARNET WOLSELEY. An official statement has been published to the effect tbat Sir Garnet. Woheloy, at present Quartermaster-Gtmeral, will, in April next, succeed Gcnerul Sir C. H. Ellice as Adjutant-General of the forces. GREAT FIRE AT BOSTON. LONDON, November 30, An extensive conflagration has occurred at Boston, which resulted In tho destruction of property to the value of half a million , dollars, FATAL COLLISION ON THE THAMES. Tho Australian clippor Dundee, while proceeding down the Thames, ran down a yacht, off Gravcsond, and caused her to pink, Seven of the occupants of the yacht were drowned.

It is understood that Count Yon Moltke, Chief Marshal of the German Empire, in tends to resign shortly.

AUSTRALIAN.

SIR H. PARKEB IN ILL HEALTH.

SYDNEY, Decembers. ! The Premier, Sir H. Parkes, has taken passage in the Pacific steamship Australia for England, leaving this pity on December 28. His visit to Europe U on account of ill health, from which ho hai been suffering for some time past. THE SUEZ MAIL. ALBANY, December 5. Arrived, this morning, in King George's Sound : Tho P. and 0. Company* steam ship Carthage. One of tho passengers is suffering from scarlatina, and the vessel has accordingly b«en placed iv quarantine. Sho brings tho outward mails, via iirindisi, dated November 4th. SHIPPING. SYDNEY, December 5. Arrived, this afternoon : The Union Company's steamship Horo, from New Zea land. A match war played at Onchunga on Saturday, Docombor 3rd, between the Ono hunga and Scafield View Cricket Clubs, which resulted in a draw in favour of the Scafield View Cricket Club. H. Harris (12), Daniels (11), Howard (9), wore tho highest scores for Onehunija, and F. Ohlson (11), C. Brighton (17), and Davidson (12), scored highest for Scafield View. Ohlson and Ashton bowled well for Senfiold View Cricket Clnb, and Howard and Brookfield for Onchunga.

ADDITIONAL CABLES.

Amonjret tho damage caused by tho heavy (rule has been the destruction of the pier at Vootno', the fashionable wabring-plice on tho South Coast, Isle of Wight, and the favourite summer resort for invalids.

The Dockyard Church, Shcorness, one of the principal naval arsenali, situated in tho island at the junction ot tho Medway aod the Thames, was destroyed by firn yester day. The conflagration took place daring divine service, and iv the rush that emued to escape from the burning building, and tho subsequent attempts to extinguish the flames, several lives were lost. The pistol with which Lefrny murdered Mr Gold in the tirat-daan railway carriage has been fonnd in flradcombc tunnel.

The Culzonn, 1633 tons, belonging to Mr Kerr, of Qreenock, has been wrecked at Jura Sound among the Hebrides. Twenty-five lives wore lost. An attempt has been made to murder tho President of the Republic of Venezuela General Blanco. Tbe assassin failed in his objoct. The coasting sUaraor Columbia has been wrecked, and 32 lives lost.

The Nihilists have attempted to assassi nate General Tocher, an officer in command of tho Czar's special body guard. Guiteau, in defence, has declared that tbe shooting of President Garfield was suggested by the newspapers, and that be was com pelled, to commit the deed by the Deity. A great utorm was raging over the greater part of England throughout yesterday. Many houses were much damaged by the extreme violence of the gale. The shipping disasters were numorous.

The ship British Navy, 1,263 tons, Cap tain Tilfer, has snnk in tho Downs while on her voyage to Sydney. Twenty paasengors and crew were drowned.

Calif rook light-house, Bantry Bay, South Coast of Ireland, has been deserted.

THE CHURCH AND ITS MEANS OF MAINTENANCE.

(To tho Editor.)

Sib,—ld your issue of last evening I read a letter signed "Habet" which questions rather strougly whether it was correct in a religions point of view for the incumbent of St. Paul's Church, to havo encouraged or allowed an organ recital, to which a charge of one shilling was mads for admittance, held in that chnrch last evening. lam not now going to give my opinion as to its being wrong and out of place, but I wilt say that thero must be some "screw loose in the working machinery of the church when such means have to be resorted to as —sacred concerts, bazaars, flower ser vices, theatrical performances, organ recitals, &c. r &&, (and to nearly all of which the poor are excluded by reason of the charge for admittance) for the purpose of raising funds for the support of tho establishment. Few indeed will ques tion bnt that they are responsible tor their tithes for the support of (heir mother church. The Bible itself tells us so, and all ought to freely contribute. Why is it, then, that such remissness exists among us ? Distinctly tho defect must rest cither with the clergymen or with their parishioners. Let us see with whom. Are tho clergymen all that may be desired, cart fully acting the part of the good shepherd, anxious about the spiritual welfare of their charge, gathering in any of their sheep who have stroyed I. cyond tho fold, and preparing and bunging them to the Lord's Supper. Do they visit frequently their parishioners —particularly tho poorer ones, as they often need most consolation, seeing after the fatherless and the widows, and comforting the sick and weary with good accounts of that Heavenly home that awaits them be yond the grave ? If they do those good things, then clearly the blame rests with their parishioneis, and it is to their shame that their clergymen should have occasion to condescend to such moans as I have mentioned to try and obtuiu means to pay the expenses of the establishment. In tho good old times when we went to church to pray, who would think of employing such instruments for religious purposes, but " tempora mutantur et nos mutamur in illis."—Yours, &c, One of the old School. Auckland, Dec. 6th, 1881.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

(Pee City of Sydney.)

Sydney, December 1,

The amount received by the Treasurer for ten leases in the northern districts for the post ten years is £158,000.— Small-pox is spreading further. There is a case of a .little girl in Goulburn-street, and another child at Pyrmont, besides a married couple in the Bame district, who believed they had caught the disease. At present the patients are progressing favourably.—The English cricketers beat the 22 at Orange innings by 95 runs.—The Rev. J»teph Campbell lec tured in the Mechanics' School of Arts last night on the wonderi of New Zealand. Melbourne, December 1.

At the half-yearly meeting of the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Socioty.thero was a satisfactory report. The Society's annual in como is now £50,000.■'-Mrs Jones is dissat isliod with the compensation awarded for the destruction of her hotel. It is statod she will declino its acceptance.—Mr Con way, agent of the English cricketers, has telegraphed declining to pay per cenUgc demanded by the Cricketers' Association for patronage.—The revenue returns for November show an increase of £45,000. In the Assembly on Wednesday, Mr O'Loghlen said the Government proposed to circulate a Kailway Bill and explain their polioy on the question.to defer the measure with the Land Bill until next session, com mencintr May. Mr Collard Smith objected to a long recess, but the members generally were agreeable. The Water Conservation Bill and Education vote passed. In the Council, tho Chinese Bill met with an un favourable reception. Mr Sladen con sidered it unreasonable and unnecessary. Thfl debate was adjourned. The Game Protection Bill passed the second reading. PERTn. , John Forrest reached Albany after a careful oxaminntion of'tho proposed route of the railway from York to Sound. BKISBANB. Mr Allan has been elected member for Darliog Downs, defeating the Opposition candidate.—The criminal libel action against Hamilton, pioprietor of the Northern mine, commences on Monday. —Good gold has been discovered 7 miles south of Lady Mary.— Theieis much excite ment at tiympie.

THE SUEZ MAIL.

By ths 8..M.5. Australia, we have London news, via Suez, to th 6 21»t October, from which wo tako the following extracts :— BANK OF NEW ZEALAND CASES IN LONDON. During tho past few days the Bank of New Zealand bos appeared in the police courts on two distinct occasion! to prosecute clerks for embezzlement and similar offences. Iv the one case, the head bill cleric, who had been in the service of the bank for six cr seven years, waa charged with appropriating to his own use tho pro ceeds of a bill for £250, which had been re ceived from one of the bank's constituents in Auckland. The bill was duly presented to tho drawers, Messrs Arnold, Floyd and Co., of Old Bond-street, accepted by them, and paid in due course to the pri soner. He, however, neglected to account for tho money he received, and for thia omission he ivas sentenced to six months' imprisonment with hard labour. The second caeo—which, by the way, is Hill siibfudicc—yitß, from the pointof view of the bank, less serious, inasmuch as the parties primarily defrauded were the Commissioners Of the Inland Kevenue, The alleged offsndii in this case was the acceptance clerk, whose duty it was to get the colonial bills accepted by the firm on whom they were drawn. For this purposo he had to affix to them the proper bill stamps, which in some instances were of a comparatively large amount. The charge against the prisoner was that, having drawn from the accountant the monies necessary to purchase these stamps, he would put on to the bills stamps which had been used before, and, by ingeni ously overlapping them, conceal the obli terating mark which every stamp bears when it has been once used. The pri soner, though still under remand, has virtually confessed hii guilt, saying that bo considered the question simply one between himself and his conscience, and that ho had determined to send the nmouut of his defalcations to tho Chancellor of the Exchequer as "conscience monoy." Offences against banks aro almost of daily occurrenoo. But tbo colonial one seem in the past to have been unusually luckyin the honesty of those tbey have been perforce bound to trust. Let us hope tho cases of John Sc.itt and George Mackay, as the prisoners were respectively called, are not going to inaugurate & new And less fortunate era.

ELECTION NOTES.

Mr Thwaites has seat in to the Returning Officer, his formal notice of retirement from the contest tor City North. Mr J. M. Clark will address the doctors of City Ecast in the Lome-street Hall, on Thursday evening next.

Mr Monk will address the electors at St. Sepulchre's schoolroom to-morrow (Wed nesday) night, at 8 o'clock. Mr Reader Wood will probably be well supported at Mount Albert. He. received an almoit unanimous vote of confidence there last night, Mr Ewen Aliaon, a candidate for Wai temata, will address ths electors at the Devonport Hall, this evening. We under stand unit Mr Kees will also address the meeting, and the proceedings may bo ex pected to be somewhat lively. Mr Tolo will address the Eden electors at the Mount Eden Hall at 8 o'clock.

Mr Roos's wmmittco moet at the Alben Hall this evsning at 8 o'clock. Mr Tola's committee are working hard, They held a Ungthy meeting last night a the Excelsior Hall.

Mr Reador Wood will address the Eden electors at the Eden Hall to-morrow evening. The Franklin North electors will be ad dressed by Sir Goo. Grey at the Otahuhu Hall thU evening, Mr J. M. Dsrgaville will address the elec tors at St. James's Hall this evening.

On Saturday last Mr Farnall addressed tbe electors at Patu,and had a most enthu siastic reception. At Gisborne last night Mr McDonald re ceived a vote of confidence.

Messrs Mitcholson and G. 35. Alderton were the only- candidates nominated for Mars den on Wednesday last

Considerable feeling appears to have been excited in Franklin North by an election dodge which the agent of Major Harris at utahuhu has adroitly practised in post ing out the following notice on his door :— " Major Harris and Sir George Grey will meet the electors of Franklin North in the Public HallfOtahuhu, on Tuesday, Decem ber 6, at 730 p.m., and at Papakura on Wednesday, December 7, at 11 a.m. The supporters of Major Harris are respectfully requested to attend.—W. R. Wills." We are glad to notice that Dr. Wallis has convened a meeting of the electors of City Went for the purpose of answering " tho base lies and slanders of the Evening Star," We regret that oar space at tho present moment will not admit of the re production from " Hausard " of a few more similar "baso lios and slanders." We shall bs very glad, however, if we have given him the opportunity or explaining those already quoted, to which we shall just add one other taken from bis speech on the Chinese Bill on the 17th of June last:— i 1 Very strong prejudices' have grown up n this colony against tbe Chinese, and these prejudices have been fostered amongst via by the lowest class of our newspapers. Cowardly newspapers in the North and South have tried to ingratiate themselves with tho loafer.-) of New Zealand. They have been writing against the Chinese, and in consequence of their writings there are everywhere strong prejudices against these people." Wo wish the Doctor well-much better perhaps thau he thinks—and wo hope that thoseof the electors whohnve resolved to support him will attend his meeting and "fix him up" on a variety of doubtful points. They have a better chance of doing so now in the face of lively opposition than ever before. It is a pity though that tbe meeting was not called for to-morrow night instead of the very eve of the polling. We might have had a word to say about it,

[BYTELKGR/LP H.]

Gisbornb, this day.—A crowded meet ing ou Saturday night carried a vote of con fidence in Mr McDonald by an immense majority, with the greatest enthusiasm, Bib return is considered certain.

Wellington, this day.—The nomina tions for the House of Representatives are now completed. There were 241 candidates nominated for the 95 seats (Including Maori districts) Of ihese,however,two have retired and twelve are elected without opposition. Dunedin, this day.—Mr Keeves has retired for City East,

ELECTION ADDRESSES.

City West Electorate.

Mb William LAiua addressed a well at tended meeting of the electors of City West at St. James's Hall last evening. Mr King was voted to the chair. ~ ;

The candidate commenced his speech with a declaration that he was not ashamed to be connected with a Sunday-School. He referred to Dr. Wallis'a suitability to address mnners or eaints, and proceeded to deny tbat he wes a nominee of Orangemen. The speaker then took up in succession the various points of importance, which were published in the report ot his previous speech. He spoke strongly in favour of the State being tho only landlord, and deprecated the principle of setting labour against capital, and making them clash. Toe Education Act should remain as at present. Parsons should follow the excellent example set by Key. Mr Macnicol, and impart religiouß instruction on Saturday mornings, or in the evenings, but certainly not in school hours. The debt of New Zealand was a heavy one, but it was not a war debt, which carried death and suffering with it Wo wanted confidence in the future, and when our population increased by half-a-million, the debt would decrease one half. The speaker quoted from the Stab supplement to chow that the people in Paris had to pay £25 per head poor-rate, and then ridiculed the statement that New Zealandcrs were more heavily taxed than the residents in any other colony. Our High Schools should bo better endowed than they are at present, whije manhood suffrage was urgently required. The Borough Councils and City Councils should have cbar^e of the police in their respective districts, while the Highway Boards should have the power of recommending neces sary works in their districts to the Govern ment, and thus save the cxpensos of travel ling engineers. The speaker then referred to the position ot the Liberal party in New Zealand and England, and spoke in deprecatory terms of what he termed the "tinsel and gaudy surroundings of Bea conslieldisra." The speaker compared Mr Dargaviile very favourably with Dr. Wallis, bo far as gentlemanly conduct was con cerned. In reply to questions the candidate said he would support any measure that bad for its object the control of the liquor traffic and its sappression. He was not prepared to pro hibit the publication of society papeis. He wus not in favour of distraint for rent. _ He was not in favour of protection for ngrifcul ture by an impost on grain. As to a small duty on wool, would it not beat us from tho market by other colonies underselling us? A vote of confidence in Mr Laing was carried on the motion of Mr Cornish.

Mr Hurst at Helensville.

HELENSVILLB, this day.

Mr Hurst addressed the electors last night in the Public Hall.Mr Isaac McLeod in the chair. Messrs Bees and Alison also came from town, tbe former as an elector to question the candidate, the latter to crave indulgence also of addressing electors. Mr Hurst agreed to allow Mr Alison to speak first, but he declined this honour. Mr Hees made a few remarks which gave promise of a lively time. The can didate, in a brief but effective ad dress, reviewed the last session, and showed future plans. At the close Mr Kets proceeded to ask a, seric3 of questions, prin cipally concerning the candidate's reasons foe forsaking the Grey party. ■ Mr Hurst, in reply, read a teleeram, amidst laughter, which he received at the time signed by Mr Alison, in the name of the Waitemata elec tors, entirely approving of his conduct. Mr Rees followed with other questions condemnatory of the Hall Government, to which the candidate gave apppropriate re plies. Mr John Stuart moTed, and Mr Thomas Rawson seconded, a vote of confid ence. Mr Rees proposed as an amendment a vote of thanks, and violently denounced Mr Hurst's past actions, and showed bis unfitness to represent Waitemata. This brought up Mr Daniel Stewart to question Mr Kees on his own conduct, who occupied some time in vindication. No one seconded the amendment; but Mr Alison again asked permission to express his views, offering to pay half tbe expenses of the hall. The Chairman decided to take votes. The vote of confidence was carried almost unani mously. Several good • humoured interruptions occurred during the meeting, but general satisfaction at the candidate's ableness to cope with Mrßees's onslaught was expressed, whom he described aw a champion heavy weight, brought down by the opposing candidate. U being 11 o'clock, Mr Alison did not attempt to address the meeting. lie remains to canvass districts. Mr Kees left for Auckland, and will champion Mr Alison at Devonport to-night, affording Mr Oliver an opportunity to cross Bwords. His presence here was unfavourably re ceived, and was considered intrusive.

The Eden Electorate.—Mr Wood's Second Address.

Mr Reader Wood last night addressed a meeting of the Mount Albert electors in the District Hall in support of his candidature for Eden.

Mr A. K. Taylor was voted to the chair npon the motion of Mr Martin, seconded by Mr Garlick.

Mr Wood, after an expression of pleasure at moctinf; the elector* of the district face to face, went on to reter to the feeling which the contest for Eden was evoking, tie said ho had many times fought a close fight fot the suffrages of the people, and in carrying on such contests he had invariably addressed himself, when speaking publicly, to the in telligence of his auditors, avoiding person alities and attempts at fomenting party feeling. In delivering his opening speech at Karangahape last) week he had confined himself to a consideration of the great political questions before tbe oountiy and its policy generally, bat his opponent in following him occupied himself almost wholly with personal abate, even pursuing the same tactics at the nomination. Mr 'lole's speech on the la«t mentioned oc casion tickled and amused him considerably. The gentleman po;od as the ablest and most irreproachable statesman in New Zealand and denounced him (the speaker) as quite unworthy of trust, besides applying to him a choice (election of hard names. The charge he dismissed as childish and Ir'.voJous. ButMrTolo's diiug'nucßg ex planation of his (Mr Wood's) action in regard to Mr Menzus's Bill for Bible loading demanded refutation at Lug own hands. He had not supported the Bill, but had merely voted for its acceptance from the Upper House as an ordinary act of courtesy from one branch of the Legislature to the other. His feeling in regard to the mea sure was evidenced by the fact that he voted subsequently with Mr Tole to have it ' shelved. He would just refer for a moment or two to some of his opponents votes. When the committee appointed to consider Mr Macandrew's proposals for a direct steam service with England brought down a favourable report and re commended the Government to make arrangements for its establishment, he thought the proposition highly injnri. ous to Auckland, and moved as an amend ment that instead of the Government hav ing power to make arrangements, they should make inquiries and report as to coat, etc, to next Parliament. His amendment was carried, although two Auckland mem bers voted against it, viz., Sir G. Grey and Mr Tolo. He had been called a good many names during this contest —a political vagrant, etc., and principally for prcsura iog to stand for Eden against Mr Tole. He would really rather not have stood for any place. He had been pressed to come for ward again for Waitemata, but was opposed by Mr Hurst, who had been canvassing that district, and if he bad opposed him the chances were that a third candidate would, bo put forward, as in Waikato, where Major Jackson and Mr Whitaker, con testing in the same interest, were opposed by Mr Johns. Tbe chances "wcro that Mr Johns would be put in. He had a constitu tional right to contest Eden, and his right was all Mm stronger when in coming for ward ho bad simply yielded to the solicita tions of a largo section of the electors. The result would determine who had tbe greatest right. If Mr Tole was elected it was tho will ot the people, and if be was elected it would also be oy them; but from wbat Mr Tole had said he seemed to think that becauso be had been elected twice Eden was a pocket borough for him. He protested against sucb an absurd principle, As to the charge of political vagrancy, he could claim good company. Hnd not Sir George Grey left the Thames 1 Sir Julius Vogel never represented the same consti tuency on two occasions, and Mr Gladstone,. the Premier of England, had rarely repre sented for two sessions the same consti tuency, the reason being that a prominent politician was sought aftor by the electorate who wanted him. Anotherpointuponwkich his opponents bad laid great stress was the so-called ratting. He had been asked for and had givea an account of the whole affair —an account whose correctness he defied anyone to deny. It had been denied that ho mentioned the project to Sir George

Grey, bnt Mr Koes in bis speech the other night bad admitted it. He told Sir tieorge Grey what was going, to happen, and begged him to resume the leadership of the "■ 'M patty, and had Sir George complied, the 6 ratting wouldhiot have taken place. It had been said that Sir Georpe Grey told him' -3 he should appeal to his constituent!, but it anyone should have appealed to his con* stituents, it was Sir George Grey himself -who was elected as the leader of the Liberal party. It had been said that the other members knew nothing of it. It a 1 rapid action, but he bad told the party at 1 and 12 o'clock, and effect was given to it at 3. The effect was instantaneous, and relief was felt everywhere. Their action only gave the Government . o ma "M jority of two, and therefore, had it not ■ been a good act it would have led to no practical result. But its efficacy and ■ righteousness were seen in the fact that immediately afterwards Ministers had a) i> majority of from 9 to ]5, and in the follow ing session, when Sir G. Grey moved a vote of want of confidence, it had increased to a majority of 19. It was idle to say that one '■' man or four men could destroy a patty which bad cohesion or fixed principles, but the result would, of course, be othcrwiie witn'a mere aggregation of individuals bent upon getting office. The Grey party | in their anger attributed seilkh motives to Mr Swaneou and himself, alleging, in the one' case, that the change had been effected by the bribe of a piece of land, and in his own cose tbat he had been animated by a desire to obtain office. ■ But it was two ;, years since, and he bad still no office. He j did not desire it. It had also been said that the Bank of New Zealand brought '; pressure to bear on him, but bia banking account was not at that bank, and since he commenced banking he had always been in funds, and never bad an overdraft. Another charge was that ho took this action in order to be Agent-General. The other night he was a«kcd it, when he went to Kpglandj I he did not expect to be made Agent-General. He answered, Mo; he had gone to England on bis own private business, Mrßees's statements to the contrary not withstanding. If he were offered the post* tion to-morrow ho would decline it, for be - would not change his place of residence for I any such consideration. He had lived here 30 years, and would not break* up his home now. All the Agent-Generalships in the « world would not induce him to live in ■ London. Turning to bis own claims for their suffrages he came befoto them as one whoso guiding principle was political inde. ' pendence. lie gave them credit for want ing a representative who could and would think for himself, and not merely one whose ' vote would be given at the bidding of some one else who acknowledged no responsU bility to them. Mr Wood then explained the rise and growth of government by representation, and in this connexion he said.party leaders liked pliant tools on whom they could depend, and if the electors* of Eden wanted such a man, they should vote against him (the speaker.) He I would sit for no constituency if not allowed to use hid own judgment, but at no time would he be unwilling to come before the electors and give them an account of wbat he did,' The Opposition laid down no plat form. The only thing was, that they were not- in office, but that did not appear -to him* to he a matter of great importance, as long as the business of the country was carried out. After rofcr. I ring to the recent speeches on the land , question as strings of platitudes, and twitting Sir George Grey with failing to M evince the slightest disposition to get sus picions titles to large estates investigated in the Supreme Court, and with allow- < ing them to acquire incontestable titles under the Land Transfer Act, Mr Wood proceeded to advocate the passing of laws prohibiting entail and trusts, as 1 the best means of safeguarding us from a landed aristocracy, and as I the simplest mode of facilitating the subdivision of property. He concluded . by treating of the financial position of the a colony, and expressing his opinion upon the I ■abject of local self-government. In answer to questions he said he desired that the present Licensing Act should have a two years' trial. If a license wa« taken from au - old house without fault, he thought ths district should pay compensation. He was also in favour of the present system of education. He wonld not interfere with the question of school holidays, as that was a matter of detail for the Boards, not for legislation. On the motion of Mr Martin, seconded by Mr McKlwain, a hearty vote of confidence was passed in Mr Wood, only two hands being held up in opposition. Mr Wood acknowledged the compliment, and the proceedings then concluded with the passing of a vote of thanks to the chair* man.

ORGAN RECITAL AT ST. PAUL'S.

The organ reeitnl at St. Paul's Cathedral Church last night was largely attended by the parishioners and others, and rosulted in a musical success. The recital, aa pre viously announced, was given in aid of certain church expenses. The proceedings were opened by prayer by the lie?. C. fit. Nelson, who stated that the programme would be faithfully carried out, excepting in one instance, which was owing to the in disposition of an esteemed member of tbe choir. The 47th hymn (ancient and modern) was sung by the choir and congregation. The organist, Mr Angnlo Fotrert, opened with organ—Andante in F (W. B. Chinner), followed by the anthem "Hoßiuma in the Highest," music by'Stanier. In lieu ot "flow in Heaven in Fullest Glory Shone," from Haydn's " CreatioD," " When God Cre»ted Man" and the aiia "In Native i Worth " were-substituted, Mr Skinner tnk« ing the leading parts, which were excel lently perfoimed, considering the short notice, which was a drawback. We fancied, however, that it was too high for the singer s range of voice. The next item was an organ selection (Wagner),a grand performance, by Mr Forrest. This selection required great musical skill for due effectiveness. The vari ations were most impressive, commencing with angelic softness, gradually rising sublimity, then slowly falling and gently dying in the distance till the last scarcely audible sounds pass from the limited pro vince ot the sense. The duet and chorus, "I waited for the Lord" (Mendoleshot)) was rendered with true effect and feeling j the duet by Mrs Kevitt and Mrs Hayncs was a performance of much merit, redounding to the credit of those ladies. , The next items wore an organ overturo,from Beethoven,the hymn 260 (Dykes), and the Organ Fugne in G miuor (Bach), in which Mr Forrest dis played his musical talents. The anthem, 11 Hearken unto me, my people". (Sul livan) ; words from Itaiab, chapter 51, was eminently praiseworthy, also the beautiful triofMendelssohn), by three ladies of the choir, " Lift up Thine Eves." The " Coro nation March " is one of Mejwbeer's cho'co compositions, and undoubtedly one of his best. Its special attractions are grandeur and solemn beauty, which command intuitively the rapt attention of the mindot the listener. This splendid match was given in Best's arrangement, with pedal obligato. «Tbe final chorus was '■ To Thee, Cherubim " (liandel),and finally as a fitting close to a well selected and patisfactory pro gramme, the hymn 227, "Love of Country," tune, "Auckland," composed by the Incumbent. Without going critically into the various compositions, which were comparatively faultless, we may state the facts that Mr Forrest wai eminently snccessfnl at the organ; the choir did their work heartily, and every person present appeared pleased with the recital, which proved a great treat, especially to persons of taste and culture, and possessing a knowledge of good music,

INQUEST AT THE SHAKE SPEARE MOTEL.

(CONCLUDED.)

The evidence o( William Kane, barman, ap; poured in our last edition, with the exception o£ the following. Kano proceeded: Smith usually came in at 10 o'clock and pnid for his bed; never xaw bim drunk: be Bald he had bis meals at Darbj'a restaurant, Qneea-Btreet; did not ap pear co bo in want. He should think he was 15 years of egs. Two small battles were found In his room. Witness got up on Monday morning about 8 a.m.; did not boo the man. Took break fast and went upstairs to dress (or churob,when it utruok him that he had not teen Smith, who was an early riser. He went to tbs top of the stairs, found the room door partly open; looked in and saw deceaeod lying on the bed; Ma face was particularly pale. His nouth was opon.and v/Mto froth proceeding out from his nose. He listened, but heua no breathing; his hands were across his breast; thought he was dead. He called one Of tno lodgers, who came. The other lodger ana bis friend were al«o named Smith. There were three Smiths lodging in the hotel. He reported the death to Constable Kennedy, who examlnea the body, and found a handkerchief, aknife.ano is 6d in money, also a memorandum oco* containing letters, addressed "H. Braitn. Frederick King, chemist, depossd that, on Wednesday last, deceased came to the shop for 6d worth of muriatic add, or spirits of salts, an he called it. He had been using It In bis trade. Witness supplied it In tho loz bottle (produoedl. The second bottle, on which was the label of tne firm, which oontatned the muriatio add,»»»., phial, might hay« been supplied by his brother. —Constable Kennedy gave evidence as to being called in and examining the body.-Dr AloJun had made a post mortem ejamlnation of too body, and had no doubt but death resulted from congestion of the brain and inflammation or. both lungs.—A verdict or death from natural causes wua returned.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAJR^ TUESDAY. DECEMBER 8



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