SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATICR }T"morrow nMotnlnl?, 2.38 f-UNSKT.—This Evening. 6.11 -UNKlSK.—ToiA'orrow Morning, 1.15 MOON'S AGffi.-Now Moon, 22ud, 4.0 v in.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. notomfthftna. 8.8., Underwood, from RusaeU Antaros, barquo, Lowla, from litindou

DEPARTURES.

tAST BVKNING.

Argylo, 5.3., Crawford, for «'hnngarel ißland Lily, brlgantino, Coopor, for Chatham

Islands Medorn, schooner, Ngaru, for Awanui Reward, scbooncr, Anderson, Joy Whaußarol

TO-DiY. Taiaroa, 8.8., MnGlllivray, tor Fiji Peerless, brlgantinp, McKcnzio, for Sydnoy

IMPORTS.

. Ex Hero, transhipped John Klder--1 cmo G.H.n. briar, 1 do myall pines, 1 do cigarette holders und othi:'." tobacconists sundries.—M. hovy and Co. Per Antnroa Erom Lrtndon-G casrs furnlturo, G eases linoleum. 1 ciuw nerfimbulatorß, G bales carpets.—Winks and Hall. KxAntarcs—9 caeos Amorican K.P. waro, 5 ao (X3sortod tojß, 1 do fancy albums, 2 do plu?h fancy r.ticulo bags. 1 do Indies' comp.imong.l do fans, 1 do MitOioil'n pens, 2 do purses and pocknt books. 1 do Heillbr's razors, 3 do sundries, 2 do i solid I.R. and balloon balla-.-M.Lovy trnd 00. Per Antarns, from London — Plain cottons, £300; coloured cottons, £100! printed cottons, iCldO1 woollonsand worsteds, £500; waterproof and indiarubber Roodfl, £100; stays, £200; hosiery, £200: habordnahTy, £1,200: umbrollag. £200; cotton and linen Bhlrtß. £100; apparel, £300; carpets and men, £100; straw huts, £100; felS hats and oupe, £200; dreaepd loather, £100; wrot. leather, SROO; Baddlery. £100; floorcloth, £200; vestas, £200; ngrlcultural machinery, I £100; rail-i and general maehinory, £1,500; books, £20; paper, 210 owt.; stationery, £10 ; paperhangings. £20 : upholstery, £110: tojß. <:180; pianos, £270; printing materials, £9"; agricultural and gardon seeds, £30; clay pipes, £10; hardware cutlory, £800; bar and rod iron, 2tons: galvanized iron, 20 tona; copper, 2 tons; tin platoa, 230 boxos; iron nails, 3 tors; wire and wira rope, 2 tons; linseed ' oil, GOO galls ; animal oil, 7RO galla; tnrpontino, 60 Rails; varnish, 310: whiting, 5 tons: paint colours, £100; flint class, £320 ; Foreign window glass", 71 cases; china and earthenware, £120; ' glass bottles, £:U0: wool pacfes, £30: bran and 'flour bags, £!00; canvas, £110; cordage, £30; linoa and twine i, £20: cement, 1,850 barrels; cigars, 120lbs: brandy in bulk, 710 gnlls; brandy in caao, 1.220 galls ; rum, 20 galls ; geneva. 2,330 galls ; British spirits in bulk, 2,600 galls; perfamed spirits. 2u stalls; red wine, 1,030 cnlln; white wino, 810 gnlls; beer (glass), 221 barrels; bocon and ham?, 17 cwt; salt flfh, £30; assorted oilmon'B stores, £920; mineral water, £50: vinegar. 1,780 galls: pep Dor und spices, 12 owt; cocoa. 53 cjvt; Btarch, £30; sago, 3 owt: tapioca. 3 cwt: chicory, 10 cwt: white salt, 50 tons; bicarb, 60 cwt; caustic, 4 tons; silicate, 3 tons; candles (Hritlsh and foroign), 317 owl;; soap, 18 owt: ralalns. 15 cwt; currants, 09 cwt; almonds, 21 cwt; liquorice juico, 2 cwt; gluooso and saccarum, 7 owt; con fnotlonery and peel, £110; apothecary waro, £190; 3ulphur, 20 cwt; tart, acid, 15 cwt; cream tartar, 15 oivt; condonsed milk, £350 ; cornflour, £30; agricultural implements, £100. Total do lored value, £19,700.

Inwards Coastwise.—Morning Light.lfrom .Cabbage day, with 19.000 f«et timbor. Outwajid3 Coastwise.—Morning Light, for Cabbage Bay; Nancy, for Thames. The B.s. Rowona Is announced to leavo for Raglan on Friday nuxr, at 10 a.m. The new cutter-yacht Black Princo arrivod at Levuka from Auckland on November 7, ono day boforo the Taiaroa loft. The s.s. Rotomahana arrived from Russell this morning with 400 tons ooal, 90 sacks oysters, 2 bales wool. 18 casks oil, and tho following pas- Bongors:—Miss Spencer, Mesdamcb Wynyard (2), Messrs Gilbprt, David, and Wynyaid.

The now yaoht built br Mr Logan, of North Shore, which was purchased by Messrs KißßlinK and Altken, haa boon christened the " Toroa," whioh being Interpreted means the Albatross. She goes out for a trial spin on Friday. Tho e.s, Taiarou was to have left for Fiji, via Bussell, at 4 p.m. Passcrigers for Levuka :— Messrs W. Mills, F. Grant, D. Moore and atano insnn. ForUnsioU: Mr J. A. Pond and Cap tain Daldy. The ketch Fanny Thornton cleared at tho Customs to day for Hoklanga. She takos a full cargo comprising: -20 mats sugar, 11 oases beer. 6 oaaex drapery, 60 packages groceries. 4.250 bricks, 509 drain p1p0a,67 packages ironmongery, 10 cases brandy, 7 cases wine, 5 hnlf-ohe3ts tea, . ({ snoks oats, and a largo quantity of general jnerclmndi3o. . Thos.B. Macgnigor will leave Onohunga for Wauganul, via Waltara, New Plymouth, and Opunuko, on Monday next. Our shippers' should avail themselves of the efforts of tho Northern s.S. Co., to meet their wants in tho carrying trade.

ARRIVAL OF THE ANTARES FROM LONDON.

The numbers indicating the arrival of the barque Antaros were flying on Mount Victoria Signal Station as wo went to press. Sho will probably fail to ranch tho usual anchorage until Jato this evening or early toniotrdw morning, owing to the prevailing light winds. Tho Anturoa is one of Messrs Shaw, Savili and Co.'s fleet, and on this occasion Is In command ot Captain Alfred Lewis. Sho left London oh July Slltb, tho day following the departure of tho atraoathro, which arrived here on October 27,19 days ago, and has therefore been 10!) days on tho voyage. The a uturos has a large general cargo ('in per Import list) and tho following passenger!! (steerage,1 :—Churies Penny, Mrs Penny, Tom Fenny, Christiana Grant, Isabella Grant, Annie Burton, Lonisa Burton, Ann Burton, William 5. Burton, Edward Burton, Henry Burton, Isabolla Muroher, Selina Murchor, Thos. JWnroher, James Murcacr, Isabella Marcher, Albert Muroher. JJioo Hennessey, James Hen nessey, Patrlok Hennessey, Martin HenhSssej-, John Hennossoy, ' hos. Hennessey, Margaret HfiiltletJoey, M. E. Fisher, Joaoptia Fisher, May Fisher, J. B. Fisher, and Joseph Fisher. Tho Antarea is consigned to Messrs Owen and Graham.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES.

Macgractor, b.b>, Amodeo. for Woitara Bowena, s &., Scott, for Hoklanga

The s.s. Hauraki left Waltara yeßterday after noon, and v/ua expected to arrive about 2 p.m. to-day.

The s s. Rowona left at i. p.m. yesterday for: Hoklanga, with- Miss Webster, and Mr Yon. Stunner as tiag'enßers, and the following cargo —10 sacks, 35 packages spirits, 12 saoks potatoes 60 bags flour, 10 cases bread, 27 mats sugar, 15 camp ovens, 10 packages paint, and 136 cases and paokages sundries.

Tho s.s Macgregor left forWaltara at i.15 p.m. yesterday, with 22 packages tea, It) cases beer, 85 cases fruit, 21 bunches bananas, 43 mats sugar, 1 raw, 2 bulls, 1 horse, 52 jars, 15 oases Spirits, 121 packages sundry merchandise, and the following paesonKera:—Mr and Mrs Smith, child, and servant. Mr and Mrs Coxhead and family (6), Mr Tito" and daughter, Messrs Kiiid, Mu'ray, Heega, Pearce, What .on, Tid&ll.Collls. Hindloy, Cuverhill, Hanley, Cantlonock, and Viokory.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

(ffrom oar own Correspondents.) i Aratapu, this day. Loading: Aratspu, Borealiß, Hally Bayley, Look Out, ColorJst. Tk Kopmui, this day. Loading) Daroy Pratt, Sea Gull, Sea Bird, Christine, Maud Graham; Helensvilie, tills day. At Kaipara Heads-Loaded: Falcon, Ylsion, Oonola, Clyde, Flirt, Elizabeth Curie, Annie Wilson, Aurora, and Torea. The barquo Bpeedwell is at tho mouth OH tho Makarau Ureek waiting towing. ■Arrived: gSiolla, with stores foe pilot and {dgnal station.

Nine outward vessels are still windbound,

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

..>•■■• Whangahei, this day. Sailed: Argylo, 8.8., for Aucklo nd, 7 am. Hokianoa, yesterday. Sailed: Govt. b.b., Stella.for Onehunga.l p.m. Wellington, yesterday. Arrived: Jane Anderaon, from Dunedin; Oreti, from Lyttelton. . t , Lyttkltos, yesterday. Sailed: Ha wen. for northern ports, 0 p.m.; City of Thngore, for London. Port Chalmers, yesterday. Sailed: Walkato, ship, for Napier. Sailed: Southern Cross, b,s., for Auckland, 7 o.m. ' . ~ Bluff, yestorday. Arrived: Jessie Headman, ship, from Dunodln. , New Plymouth, this d»y. ~~-_Tho.^choonera Mary Bannatyne and Sarah PJ'B aro unloading their cargoes of coment at the New Plymouth harbour works.

COMMERCIAL.

Kvknino Star Office, Wednoaaay.

Mr R. Arthur held a sole of bananas and nines. The former brought 2d to 2Jd,and the lat ter 5S 3d to 6s fld per dozen. Mr L. W. Eaton, at his store on the wharf, soid bananas at 2Jd to 3d, and pines from 6s to 7s. per dozen. The saloa were well attended by the trade.

Mail Notice.

Mails will Close as Under.— Tma Hay. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 17th instant. For Thames, por Kotomaluiim, ut i) a.m. For Coromandol, por Coromtuulol, at 'J 30 a.m. For Giaborno, Nanlor, Southern ports, nnd Anstrallcr. ColOnloa.pvr Koiomaharia,at9a.m. For VVaiwora, To Kapa, Orateieburn. aud Warkworth, per Hoso (Jasoy, at 10 a.m. 7or ManKawai, per Fingul, at ?. n.iu. For Tauranga, Ohlnomutu, and Opotikl, por Wellington, at i p.m. Friday, 18th Instant. For Waitara, por Macgreßor, at 8 a.m. ForWoihokoond Coromandol, por Coromandcl, at 12.30 p.m. For Whangnrel Heads, Parun, Waipu, Whan- Itaroi, Tangihua, and Mangapal, per Argylo, at i p.m. Tuesday, 22nd instant. Tor Turanaki and Southern ports.per Hawea.ot S. B. 8136. Chief Postmaster. Chief Poat-offlce. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

November IG, 1881.

Theatre Royal—Cary's Operatic Company, " Pirates of lr'enzance," S p.m.

Masonic Hotel, Dovonport—Meeting to form a Jockey Club, S p.m.

Alexandra-ptreot Fchool-room-Snndayschoo' Soiree. Toa, 6.30 p.m. Mooting at 7.31) p.m.

Choral Hall—Horticultural Society's Sprlug Exhibition. 2 till 9 p.m. Protestant Hall, Nowton—Special mooting of Orangemen.

Birth.

BIBLY.—On tho Bth Novombor, at hor resi dence, Vino Cottnso, Amount Kdon Koad, tho wlto of Richard Bibly of a son.

Notices to Correspondents.

K. M.—Nearest in Bummer. Bdbsohiber.—Startnre, about £50; non-starters,

about £25. See local In this issue. Vbbitas.—Your charges are too serious to he sont anonymously and without proper veri fication.

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

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1881.

For the cause that lacks auiilance. For the wrong that needs resistanc For tbe future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

THE Thames Valley and Rotorua Railway project, a prospectus of which has been placed before the public, differs from the ordinary rua of commercial ventures. It is a scheme lhat appeals to the public spirit of the people, and if successfully carried out will confer great aud lasting benefit upon Auckland city and Provincial District, The line, starting from a suitable point on the present Thames Valley Kailway, strikes southward to Lake Rotorua, opening up the very heait of the Auckland Provincial District. The land is very fertile, and a large area of it is available for settle ment, while the owners of the native lands along the route are heartily co-oper atin" in the project, and will doubtless ■rapidly sell their ancestral estates to settlers. Besides bringing this vast territory, now lying idle, within the settled area of the Provincial District, the line will give through railway com munication for tourists from Auckland to the Lakes. To invalids, the journey by sea and coach is exceedingly painful, and keeps the most wonderful sanatorium in the world literally closed to hundreds of people who would derive benefit from the medicinal waters which exist in unlimited quantity and variety in the Lake District. This railroad, and the opening of the township whichisnow being laid oif by Judge Fcnton at Ohinemutu, arc all that we want to create in the centre of the Auck land Provincial District another Badeu- Baden to which visitors from all parts of Australasia and from Europe would flock in thousands. As a commercial speculation and investment for jaoney, the scheme is a very promising one. The railway will be constructed under the District Railways Act, in terms ot which the Government guarantee two per cent, and the land owners along the route are liable for taxa tion to the extent of five per cent. They have already consented to bring their lands under the provisions of the Act, and the native owners havo also come forward liberally with an endowment. Seven per cent, therefore, is guaranteed to the investors from the out- Bet, even if the line should pay at the be ginning no more than working expenses—a most improbable result, considering the character of the traffic that tnay reasonably be calculated upon. Such is the confidence of shrewd business men in the venture, and their determination to vindicate the reputation of Auckland for enterprise, that thirty-two Auckland men (including firm?) have already subscribed for 70,000 shares of £1 each. The nominal capital of the company is to be £400 000, but the whole line, with stations, buildings, rolling stock, etc., can, it is believed, be opened at a total cost not exceeding£247,soo. .Wehope that the appeal now being made to the public will be responded to-most enthusiastically, aud that the greater part of the capital will be .sub scribed in Auckland. The call is one that appeals equally to our patriotism and love of a good speculation. If the people of Auckland carry out the line by their own unaided efforts, they will teach the colony a lesson of self-help and independence of Government spoon-feeding, and will publish their confidence in the future ot this part of the colony in language that no one can misunder stand or impugn". , The Provisional Directors invite early applications for shares, and they should not be disappointed in their expectation of a prompt and liberal response. Everyone who can reasonably spare money for even the minimum number, namely, twenty shares, ought to make it a matter of pride to give his help in launching this undertaking safely and speedily into existence.

Our telegrams from Pungarchu to-day re port that Mr Bryco, having arrested the men, women, and children belonging to the Wanganui tribes, and pulled down their liousps, now contemplates tho wilful des truction ot the native cultivations at I'ari haka. Truly we aro setting the natives a uniriuc example of civilisation and law abiding. We only hope the settlers will not sutler hereafter from a readiness on the part of the Maories to do unto the Europeans as they have been done by, Our Wellington correspondent telegraphs lhat people there who supported tho move ment on Parihaka aro asking whether some of the recent measures are not going too far, and ho statea that the conduct of matters on the Plains has been committed so completely to Mr iiryne that his colleagues even aro to a great extent in the dark aa to his intentions. Only the future can measure the success and expediency of tho recent movement, and success and ex« pediency alone can be pleadeda? its justifica tion. A large number of natives belonging to the Taranaki tribe were arrested to-day, and will be removed to their old settle ments. Measures will havo to be taken to supply these natives with food and prevent them from returning to Parihaka.

James tlardiuer has been appointed to run the Star in the Dovonport District. The residents in and around the North Shore have been wishing for n lonj; period that the STAB runner would deliver tho paper at their door. This will now be done, and will, no doubt, please a great number of customers,

The Eight Eov. Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Auckland, held a couh'rnrition service on Sunday last, when nine candidates were confirmed iv the faith of tho Church of England. The Key. 11. A. Hall read the lessons, and the Bishop preached a practical sermon suited to the occasion.

Mrs Lnmb wishes us to state that her two ! little girls were not neglected, but, on the other luind, were well looked after. Her husband is in receipt of good wages, and there was no necessity for fending them to the Industrial Home. The case appears tn be one ot hardship. It is never intended that the charities of tho city should lie filled with tho children of hard-working people, who arc able and willing to support them. The Balclutha traffic bridge was opourd with some ceremony yesterday, by Mr Mac audrcw. A successful entertainment was held in the school-room, Papakura, on the 11th inst, Tho meeting was presided over by the Key. Thomas Non-ie, and the proceeds were devoted to the library of the Presby terians. Miss lilake, Miss Drury, and several gentlemen rendered mutual as nist.ince. Several niombora of the district l'.;unl of Hope and tho Templars also came forward with choico recitations from Sliak spcru's Henry IV. Tho entertainment was thorough and gratifying to all present.

To the Editor: Sir,—Murk Twain said Hint when a dog howled in tho night it was a sign of death—to that dog; but Mark is iv correct, for one Ins howled nightly in the block next to the market these lust three weeks, and howled as lamentably last night as ever. As a consequence, swearing in that period has increased in the block 55 per cent, j for what cau a m;in who wants to sleep do when the woful sounds won't let him, but cover his head with tho bedclothes, and curse tho closj, and also its ownor ? The owner is clearly responsible tor this in creasing wickedness, aud, if a sensible man, will take the hint.—Yours, &c, ViCiui,

A concert aDd amateur theatrical enter tainment, in aid of the funds of All Saints' Church, took place in the Ponsonhy HaJl, last evening, and though but indilferently attended, passed off very agreeably. Miss Greenwood's two ricitations met with great acceptance, and Mr Lundon's character songs wero greatly enjoyed, wllilo a t'ocal dnec by tho Misses Baker, and a pianoforte duet by the Missoi Kelly were also received with evident satisfaction. Mr Broufihton's contributions to the evening's entertainment were likewise appreciated highly. Tho farce, " Domestic Economy," was repre sented with capital effect, the comicality of many of the situations, and the funnyisms contained in the dialogue boinc fully brought out. Tho performance merited a larger share of patronage.

The Musical Union Society concert to wind up the series of winter practices will take place at Mrs Clayton's school-house, Piirnell, to-morrow evening. An excelled t programme will be presented, and ns the price of admission is only Is, there should be a good attendance.

A gentleman in good position on Waimate Plains, wiitiug to a friend in Auckland. saya :— " I knew a shot would not be (ircd. We knew they had not a supply of am munition ; we also knew tba* To Whiti's war speech was meant for us—and not for the Maoris to act. He (To Whiti) had only to say the word, and the natives would have attacked us, if they were killed directly. Just before he made the speech the younc men were boasting what they could and would like to do. Te Whiti said : ' Dou't talk like that; one shot fired means the wiping of us all out,' Te Whiti has proved himself an enemy to his race. Some time ago he could have got almost any land he wished to ask for, but taking his stand as God he disdained to ask or accept anything. He has deluded the natives to abandon their homes and sell all they have got. The poor deluded wretches, when they get back to their own places, will find their whares broken down, and they havo no money and no food. In many instances they sold bullocks, ploughs, etc. It is too late to plant, especially if it should turn out a dry season."

An amusing circumstance happened m the Theatre the other evening during tho singing of " A maidenfair to see" bySignor Morley. The singer's rich voice was revelling in the high notes that hover round the words " To do her menial duty," when a dog in the pit, mistaking the ravishing sounds for the voice of one of his own kindred, began to howl in concert. Morley evidently, for a few seconds, thought that the unusual found was a hitherto un known idiosyncrasy of his ow.o, which ho speedily determined to investigate. With the skill of a well-traiued tenor he cantated a B natural, and the unlucky dog being un able to .follow., got wofully out of tune. Theu and there only did the singer suspect the true facts of the case. He turned right round, faced his tormentor, and with a look of withering contempt, soared out the airy mazes of C natural. The dog, who could not to save his life get fibove B, accompanied Signor Morley with a dis cordant howl. The latter got red in the face, but with heroical determination stuck to bis high note, and the dog eventually admitted itself beaten fairly by retiring under an adjacent form. The great siDger, though very weak, then, and only then, went oil'the stage to receive the congratu lations of his friends.

The differences which have arisen between the rowing clubs in reference to the senior amateur race at the North Shore Regatta appear to have been the result of a general misunderstanding, and a hastiness of action which has prevented those concerned from listening to explanations. It is averred by the North Shore crew that they never had any intention of keeping the trophies, and that they called out to the Auckland crew when rowing over the course that they would row for them a month subsequently. They state that their bow and stroke oars were both ill, and their desire merely was to have the race postponed to a day when a good contest between the three clubs for the trophies might take place. There is certainly nothing unreason able in this, and we have no doubt that the explanation will be cordially accepted by tho Auckland and Ponsonby men. The official explanation of the "North Shore crew is as follows :—Mr Dacre, as secretary of the Kegatta Club, and as a' member of the Auckland crew, arraused with one member of the Regatta Committee, without consulting the rest of the committee, that the race should be postponed for about half-au-bour._ Auckland and Ponsonby trews were informed of thi3 arrange ment, but lio word was sent to the North Shore crew, who came to the start ing point at the advertised time, uncon scious of any altetation in tbo time of the race. Even the starter was not aware that the race had been put off. At his sugges tion (as there were no other crews showing up) the North Shore crew started, first in forming him that they did not intend taking the prizes for themselves, but would give the other crews a spin for them at a future date, As the Auckland crew were passed they were informed of the intention of the local crew. Auckland haviog declined to row again, the North Shore crew declined to accept the prizes from the Rowing Club. Here the matter now rests, and the prizes will be dealt with as Club property. [Upon enquiry this afternoon, we lesrn that the Auckland Club has not declined to row for the trophies, so that another misunder standing appears to exist on that point. The matter may easily be arranged by the North Shore crew announcing a race for the trophies on an eariy Saturday afternoon.]

The first bi-weekly meeting of the French Literary Society takes place this evening in tho Y.M.O.A. budding.

Mr J. M. Clark ha 3 been re-nominated for the ollico of Mayor by Messrs Graves Aickiu and David Nathan.

A barrel organ mounted on a wheelbarrow and driven by a woman ia tho latest novelty in street music in Auckland.

At the extraordinary meeting of the Albumia G.M. Co.'s shareholders yesterday afternoon, it was decided to adjourn with out anything definite being done.

Now that tho hot weather is approaching, we would impress upon householders tho necessity of the utmost regard for the clean liness of their premises. The City Inspector of Nuisances, Mr Golclic, is at present making a raid on those persons who hold with the fallacious adage that "dirt bodes luck."

Excellent progress Is being made with the erection of tho new Opera House. The basement, which is of hewn stone, is almost ooiupleted. The building, which is wider than the Theatre Royal, when completed will accommodate comfortably a seated audience of 1,500.

The little fellow William Kelly, of Momingside, who had his arm amputated at the Hospital, bore the operation very pluckily. He is now doing remarkably wall, The amputation of the arm was rendered necessary by the fact that the main artery was ruptured, and no blood passed lower down than tho elbow.

A man named George Whitlock was taken to tho Hospital lust week suffering from heart disease, and after several days' illness, he died yesterday. Singularly onougli, none of his friends called to sou him after he was admitted, and as nothing was known there regarding them, he wae to have been buried this afternoon as an Hospital inmate.

At tho meeting of the City Council to morrow, Cr. Thompson will move :—That the matter of acquiring the necessary land aud premisi-s, Upper Queen aud Grey streets, for the Town Hall site, be referred to the Legal Committee, with a view to ascertaining whether the Corporation hive the power to take such land and premises under the provisions ot the Public Works Act, IS7G.

Frequent inquiries having beon made as to when tho piizes in Mr Abbott's sweeps arc to be paid, we took the trouble to wait on that gentleman to-day. It would appear that tho delay is occasioned by the non arrival of the " Australasian," the acknow ledged sporting authority of these colonies, Mr Abbott would have paid the prizes on the authority of tho accounts of the Cup race in the "Melbourne Argus" and " Aus tralian Sportsman," were it not for the fact that the said accounts differ respecting the number of starters, the former stating that 33 horses faced the starter's flag, and the latter 34, Tho "Australasian" will be here in the next steamer from Melbourne.

Mr John Buchanan, of Custom-House street, baa been appointed agent for the India aud China Tea Company. This Company mnke up a variety of choico bended tea', in packets. The teas are well-known for excellent flavour and quality, and wo have no doubt they will soon become as well established in the Auckland market as they now are in Melbourne.

"H.M.S. Pinafore" was successfully re peated last night at the Theatre iioyal, be fore a respectable and attentive audience, l'liia lively opera has had a very successful run in this city,but the management have re solved, wisely, to substitute tho "Pirates of Penzance" this eveuing, which is equally popular with the people. The representa tives of "Pinafore" acquitted themselves in a highly creditable mamier, all being well versed iv their respective parts. Miss Leaf sustained the reputation ot her Josephine, and Miss Maggie Knight that of Buttercup, in a Htylc, and with a vivacity of acting that commanded tho approval aud applause of the whole house. Sir Joseph Porter and the chorus cannot be described as a success. The " Pirates of Penzance " is again underlined for to-night.

The aonivereary soiree of the Mount Eden Baptist Sunday-school was held yesterday eveniug in the church, which was tilled with members of the church and visitors. The tables were amply spread with good things by the hauds of Mrs Dcwar and the Misses Wells (2), Boucher, Lovett, Wobley and Hebden. Mr Spurgcon presided at the meeting, and delivered an excellent speech. Mr Knight reported that the attendance nt the Sunday-school averaged, morning, 30; afternoon, 70 chil dren, who wero instructed by 35 teachers. Several scholars had recently joined the church, and tho "Young Christian's Iknd" had been formed under the guidance of Mr Driver. Interesting addresses wero subsequently delivered by Key. Mr Foster on " Sabbath Observance"; Mr Driver ob "Christian Work"; Mr Thomas H. Smith on " Sunday-school Teaching"; aud by Mr Tl'omas Spurgeon ou "Amusements." Mr Cranwell and his Tonic Sol-Fa Choir assisted with a number of hymns aud musical selections. Miss McColl sang with much feeling the sweet ballad "Tired," and the Misses Brarae the duet, "Lc! at Thy Feet." The Misses llolloway rendered a duet very cfficieutly. The proceedings closed irith the benedic tion.

A cricket match between Waiuku C.C. and Onehunga United C.C, was played on the Onehunga ground On Thursday. Tbe following are the scores :—Onehunga : Jas. Brennan, 9 and not out 0 ; S. Mationey, 3 aud 5 ; Joe Brennan, 10 and 6 ; Donovan, 1 and 2; M. iSrcnnau, 12 and 34; T. Mahoncy, 0 and 0; J. Patten, 0; J. Brennan, 0 and 1 ; Fatten 2 and not out 9; Leahy, 4; Howard, 0 and 3; extras, 1 and 2 : totals, 42 aud 62. Waiuku :C. T. Barribal, 12; Uoldsbury, 1; Watts, 3; Hambal, 2 ; McDonald, 0 ; Hurrie. 5 ; Brown, 6; J. Barribal, 4; Hent, 1 j King: (not out), 0; extras, 3 : total, 42. A cricket match between Onehuuga C.C. anil Otahuhu C.C. was played on the Otahuhu grouud on Saturday. Tho fol lowing are the scores :—Onehunga : Jas. Brennan, 5; S. Mahoncy, 4; Donovan, 14; Barr, 2; Joe Brennan, 6; M. Brcnuin, 1; Patten, 4j J. Brennan, 1; F. Mahoney, 10; J. Patten, 17; Beavers, not out, 0; extras, 2; total, 06. Otahuhu: McLennan, 1; Bowdeu,-3; F. Porch, 12; Hall, 0; N. Porch, 0; Martin, 0; Waters, 0; W. Porch (not out), 2; Carruth, Hall, and Cheescman, to bat; extras, 11; total for seven wickets, 29.

We have received from Mr Mansen, the representative of the American Watch Com pany, of Waltham, Mas?., a brochure de tailing the successes of the manufactures of that Company at the International Exhibi tions at Melbourne and Sydney,and likewise giving a vast amountof interesting Informa tion respecting the manufactory that has whipped the world in the manufacture of instruments connected with tho science of horology. At the Melbourne Exhibition the Waltham Company took the first award —a gold medal—for originality of design, pkill in workmanship, quality of material employed, fitness for purposes intended, and economy of cost, and also the first prize for excellence and originality of design iv the engraving, chasing, etc., on watch cases. In both classes the workmanship of the best makers ot England, Switzerland, Germany, and France were pitted against the Waltham manufactures. At Sydney they were similarly successful, defeating their compeers in every point of excellence. In the judging at both exhibitions there are evidences that the decisions concerning the horological ex hibits were not arrived at by a perfunctory investigation, the evidence of professional intelligence, industrious research, and con scientiousness are at once perceptible. Re ferring to the victory of the Americans, the "Sydney Mail" says:—Here is an enter prising company desirous of entering the Australasian market. They may assert the superiority of their watches," but any impostor could do the same. By copious advertising they bring their watches under the notice of the public; but the public are wary of new names and foreig^goods, and stick to the old houses. Years and yeirs pass be fore, at first here and there, and at last everywhere, the new are discovered to be better than the old. Let, however, an Inter national Exhibition be held. This is exactly what au honest company, sure of its goods, wants, it is an opportunity which it were commercial madness to neglect. From such a test the manufacturers and vendors of brummagem imitations shrink. It would be death to them. But the makers of i, good article welcome it, and the certificate they gain opens the market as if by a magic key. And this is the legitimate success which the Waltham Company have iust secured. Very few persons know a good watch from a bad one j but most persons are quite willing to be guided in their choice by such a judge as the Government Astronomer of this colony.

| St. MatthWs Bazaar and Fancy Fair will bo opened ou Thursday, tho 21th inst., in tho Drill shed, undor tho patronage of the Lord 1-sißhop of Now Zonland, Mrs Cowio, and the Hon. The Premier of Now Zealand. The fair will bo opened at two o'clock in tho afternoon.

Messrs James Keid and Sons aro now ex hibiting some excellent specimens of spiral turning and cabinotmaking in great variety, theso being, wo boliove, the best display of local manufacture yet produced. Inspection i 3 in vited through our advertising columns.

Tlib Sunday-school anniversary soiree, infioonnectlon with tho Primitive Mothodist Church, Alexandra-street, takes placo this evening. 'J'oa will bo providod at G. 30, and at 7.30 tho publlo mooting will bo held in tho church, when Hevcral ministers and friends will deliver addresses, intorsporsod with musio by tho choir.

We notice in our advertising columns, tho prourammo of a conoert, to be givon by tho orchestra of the Choral Society in the Choral Halll, on Friday next, under tho oonductorshlp of Horr Carl Schmitt. 'J ho programme is cal culated to satisfy all lovers o£ imijic, for whiio including some selections that are well known, it also contains some that aro now to the Auck land publlo, notably a Morceau d'Orchestro composed by Herr Schmitt, and a duet for piano and violin, which wo may expect to hear exe cuted in a masterly raannor, Horr fchinitt and Mr Angolo Forrest boing tho executants.

The last lecture of the present &cssion of St. Andraw'a Mutual Improvement Association will be given tomorrow (Thursday) evening, in the school-room, Symonda-strcot, by Mr J. Dlackman. "'ho subject is soocially interesting, viz,, " Charles Dickens aa a Soclul Reformer," In whioh will be shown.liyfa serio < of instances, tho useful and beneficent reforms which followed tho publication of Dlckons's stories, nnd whioh wore flret suggested to practical men by tho pen of tn« novelist, and ultimately carried out by public bodies under tho English Government. Wo hoUl'o that freo admission will bo given to porsons who may desire to hoar this looturo on a writer who served his country faithfully and well.

ELECTION NOTES.

A rkQuisitiom asking Mr T. Peacock to Btand for the constituency of City North has been numorously slgnod, and thoro ia ovory proba bility of his complying.

Wo understand that Mr Shoehan contests the Thamoa borough oloctiou aguinst all comers.

Mr W. F. Bac'itland obtained a vote of confl donco at Howlck.

Tho nomination of candidates for tho doctoral district o{ Ouohunga will take placo at the Courthouso on the lac day of December, and the polling on tho Oth.

Mr 3. Luke addrosaed the electors of Franklin North at Mangoro on Monday evening, Nov. Mtli. Tho attendance was largo, and Mr Luke was well received. At tho conclusion of his address, a vote of thanks was moved by Mr 11. 8. Andrews, and carried unanimously. Thanks to tho chairman concluded the meeting.

A mooting of tho electors of South Ararlmu •was hold on Monday, the 14th lost, at which Mr Lawry addressed the eloctors. Tho atten dance was very numerous, and tha candidate received a unanimous vote of thanks. On tho evening following, Mr Lawry addressed a full hniifO at Mnkcho. Tho chair was filled by Mr Thomas Wilton. The subdtanco of MrLawry's spooeh has already neon reported in tho papers. His romarks on questions now before thr public were very well received by tho assembled electors, who accorded him a unanimous vote of confidence.

Dr. Wallis Is actively engaged making a ministerial viaita—wo beg hin pardon—house to hooßo canvass ot tho electors ot City West. Not, as he explains, for tho purpose of soliciting votes or influencing the minds of voters, but just to remind piopio that their names aro on the e'cctoral roll. The interviews aro not closed with prayer.

Mr 9. Luko addressed Iho electors of North Franklin in tho Public School,Drury.on Kriday, thts 11th Instant, Mr Joseph Mays occupied tho chair. Mr Luko was very cordially received. Ho declared himself an iidvauced Liberal and a believer in progrc3B. lie deprecated the Intro duction pf perEonalltiCJ iuto this election con test. As a fall report of Mr Luke's speec* at Otahuhu has already appeared in the Star, it is scarcely necessary to repeat his political viowb. Ho Btatod that although he was a Freetrader and considered it unjuet to tax tho necessaries of life, ho believed it necesßary in a now country to protect local industries. Ho thought that 'The Katlng Act, 1870," Bhould not apply to Highway Districts, but that tho diffident Koad Hoards Bhould bo allowed, it they thought proper, to flic an acreage rato instead of rating according to tho rental valuo. Ho declared his determina tion to go to tho poll, and considered it deairablo for Franklin North to have a resident elector to represent it in Parliament. At tho conclusion of Mr Luke's address, a voto of con fidence was unanimously accorded him. Mr Luko proposed a voto of. thanks to Mr Mays for presiding, and tho meeting terminated. Hawkra, Tuesday. Major Atkinson is holding meetings through out tho district, receiving votes of confidence everywhere. Mr Woolcockhas rotirod fromtho contest for Egmont. Navieh, this day. Mr Sutton addrbfloed tho electors of Clive last night. Ho was onthusiaotically received, and obtainod v unanimous vote of confidence. INVKRCAHGILL, this day. Mr Shanks, tho lato member, has retired from tho contest for Mataura. Mr Kichardson and Capt, Mo Krnzio veto at Mataura last night, and a voto of conlldenco wai carried in tbo for mer, ho said that If in tho Assembly last year, ho should have supported tho Hall Qovernmen

SUPREME COURT-IN BANCO.

The Registrar 3at this morning for the dis posal of formal business.

In Bankruptcy. — There being no opposition, orders of discharge were granted in the cases of the_ following bankrupts :—J. Gropan, C. Dickenson, L. B. Harris, and C. H. Butler.

He Kummer and Co.—Mr Thome made application for the complete execution of tho deed of assignment in connection with the estate of Kummer and Co.—-Granted,

This was all the business,

MEETINGS OF CREDITORS.

TilK adjourned meeting of creditors in the estate of J, W. Nicholson was to have been held to-day, but no one attending, the Registrar appointed Mr Thomas Macffariane creditors' trustee.

A preliminary meeting of the creditors in the estate of Herman Matson, baker, of Nfil&on-strect, was held to-day. There was a large attendance, and Mr Thomas Macffariane was appointed creditors' trustee. Liabilities were set down at £462; assets, book debts, £120.

SPORTING NEWS.

DUNKDIN JOCKKY CLUB SPRING MKKTING.

DUNKDIN, Tuesday.

Tho following weights have been doclared :—

Hurdlk Race.—Tho As;ent, ]2at 31b9: Clar ence, 12st • Quamby, 11st ilba; Isaac lOst; Eater feld, lOflt; Turk, Sat 71bs; Tronbudonr.Sat Vlbs; Palatine. Sst 71b.

St. Andruw's Handicap.—Mata, 9at lOlbs; Ohancollor, Sat 91bs; Volunteer, Bst Gibs; Li boHpr, Bat libs; Amulet, Tat 9ibs; Adamant, 7et 71bs; Luna. 7si 7ibs : Coldslroam, 7st olbs; Tas man, Gat 131ba; Legordomain, 6st 8lba; Chief, 6st 71ba; Farewoll, 6st; Titiana, 6st 31bs. Sprikq HANDtoAr. — Mata, 9st 121bs : Chan cellor, Sat lOlbs: Talent, Bst 21bs ; Luna, Bet 21bs; Amulet, 7st lOlba ; Adamant, 7st Bibs ; Cold stream. 7st7lb3;N«.utilUß,7Bt4lbß; Legerdemain, 6Bt lOlbs; Dolly Varden, Git 91bs; Rnwdon, Gst 7lbs; Ticiano, Gat 71ba; Gold Dust, sst 51ba; Cara poonor. Gat; Goia, sst 71b3; Brenda, sst 71bs.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before Messrs Newman and CoFgrave, J.P.'e.j DuiKK,—Hannah Place was iined 5s and costs.

Volatilk. — Raohael Codd, alias Victoria Volan, of Chancery Lane, was charged with dis orderly con'<uot on the night of tho 15th inst., and breaking n>e squares of the rlhbs in the drawing-room window of Daniel Drnmmond.— Defendant said she was guilty. Uhe bad taken a drop too much, and committed the aot under ita influence.—Fined 10b. amount of damage.and costs, or 18 hours in Mount Kden.

Begging by thk Wayside.—William Kearns and John Homponstall were charged under the Vagrant Aot, with asking alms of citizens. Tho prisoners, two powerful men.pleaded guilty to being.drunk, but did not remember begging.— Reams said he believed, however, that he did ask for a trifle; ho was a Cornishman, and was hard up and sold his blankots.—Mr Pardy said tho two prisoners were loafers, and would not work. One of thorn represented that ho had just come out of the hospital, and they had taken money of several ladies at Newmarket. They were both strong men and able to work. Consrablo Dows had known the men for several days at Onehunga and Newmarket; thoy were continually begging, and getting drunk with the money. He had re ceivod numerous complaints from settlers about thoaa men.—Mrs Phillips, of Kyber Pass, de posed that Kearns asked her for money, told a pitiable story, and said he wanted a few Bhillinga to assist him to Hamilton.—Mrs Hyland and other ladies gavo similar ovidence. —Kearns begged and Hempenstall waited about. They gave money to Kearns, and both men went to the public home.—Sergeant Clarke gave his recollcotiOLS of prisoner's previous history. —The Bench sentenced Kearns to four months' imprisonment, and remanded Hempenstall until to-u-orrow, in order to get further ovidence. Charge op Larceny.—Mary ABhby. a re- Bpeotable looking young paraon, was charged with tho larceny of earrings and wearing apparel, in September last, the property of Guetav Ton der Heyde.—On the application of Mr Pardy, the case was adjourned until Friday next. a Towbller.—John Kdwards was charged with stealing towels, value Bs, on the 15th inst., tho property of Henry Renner.—Tho prisoner, who had frequently been convicted of petty larcenies, was committed for threo months, with hard labour. This was all the business.

CABLEGRAMS.

IRetjtebs Telegrams.]

LONDON, November 15.

Consols have declined J to 100 J. New ' Zealand securities and Australian and New Zealand breadstuff's aud tallow without quotable changes. TIVERTON ELECTION. The election for the representation of Tiverton in the House of Commons took place to-day, and resulted in the return of Viscount Ebrington, eldest son of Earl For tcscue. GUITEAU FEIGNS INSANITY. WASHINGTON, November 15. The trial of Guiteau, for the murder of the late President Garfield, has commenced. The prisoner's behaviour is most eccentric, and it is believed he is feigning insanity, FRENCH POLITICS. PaRIS, November 15. M. M. Frevcinet and Leon Say, who had accepted office as Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Finance, respectively, having retired, M. Garubetta will himself take the foreign portfolio, and M. Allain Jaige is appointed Minister of Finance. The other portfolios are filled as follows: —General Campenon, Minister of War; M. Rousseau, Minister of the Interior; M. Corviea, Min ister of Commerce ; and M. Bert, Minister of Public Institutions. The latter's ap pointment is unpopular. Thn other Minis ters are new to political life.

AUSTRALIAN.

NEW SOUTH WALES BUDGET.

SYDNEY, Wednesday^ The Treasurer delivered hia financial statement in the Legislative Assembly last night, and showed that the revenue last year amounted to £G,348,000, and the ex penditure to £5,157,000. He estimated the revenue for the present year at £6,241,000, aud the expenditure at £5,961,000. No increase of taxation or of Customs duties is proposed. The revision of the system of leasing pastoral lands is to be made, with a view to obtaining increased rents. The estimates of expenditure show increases on account of Education, Railways, and Immi gration. SCHOONER LOST THROUGH OVER LOADING. SYDNEY, November 15. News has been received that the schooner Henrietta, 29 tons, of this port, owned by Mr W. J. Pashley, has foundered at sea, while on her voyage to New Caledonia, and ( that ten persons have lost their lives by the disaster. It has been ascertained that the Henrietta was overloaded when she left port, THE MINING SCANDAL. SYDNEY, November 15. It is expected that Government will shortly commence legal proceedings in con nection with expenditure of the award, to the Milburn Creek Copper Company. MELBOURNE, Wednesday, , Oats are to-day 3d per bushel higher and a turther rise in price is expected. ,

INTERCOLONIAL WEATHER EX CHANGS.

SYDNEY, Tuosday evening. Depression slightly increased off Tasmania. Barometer very low, bat line weather and light winds prevail from N.w, to W. Barometer: Portland, 29.8; Hobart, 29.0; Sydney, 29 8.

TRIAL OF TE WHITI AND TOHU.

NEW PLYMOUTH, Tuesday. The evidence in Tohu's case—partly telegraphed yesterday—was the same as in Tc Whiti's. Tohu did not make any state ment beyond saying that Te Whiti's case was the same as his, and that Te Whiti's speech would do, When asked to sign the statement?, they replied that they could not write, but appended their crosses. Both were committed to gaol.

SINGULAR DOUBLE DROWN ING CASE.

(BY TELEGJUPII.—OWN COERESPONDKNT,)

OHINEMUTU, Tuesday. Two natives met their deaths here last night, under peculiarly singular circum stances. The one, a man named Te Tc wabinga, a well-to-do and well-known jovial character, was found dead early this morning in a warm bath near the pah. The other, a woman, was also tound dead early thin morning in a warm bath on the road side near the Telegraph office. It is generally supposed that they fell asleep in the warm water whilst bath ing, and were drowned. There was only from eighteen inches to two feet of water in either bath.

The death-iate amongst the natives of this district has been very heavy this year, and a great amount of sickness still pre vails.

Last Sunday all the whare3 occupied by invalid' tourists at the Tikihore spriugs, were totally destroyed by a fern fire. The surrounding sulphur becoming, ignited, the suffocating fumes caused a regular stampede of the occupants, and prevented anything from beina saved. The sulphur is. still burning fiercely.

MINING NEWS.

Golden Star.—The country still keeps hard, with a number of stringers. What was our main lode is now hard clay mixed with stone, but I think when the hard country leaves us it will make stone again, Thero is water in the face, which may bring change.—HENEY COTVE, Nov. 14.

Wood Point (Coromandel.)—No. I reef: I have driven 15 feet with nothing payable. No. 2 reef: Have driven 30 feet with, a little gold all the way, but nothing payable as yet. lam devoting the greater part of my time to surface prospecting, and am trying to pick np the Stanley reef.—J. Paukks, Nov. 13.

Success. —For the past week I have not got much gold. The stopo going North has not turned out so well as I expected. The gronnd is getting more brokeu and the gold more scattered than formerly. In the main level Efoing South there is little change. The reef is making more solid and carrying loose prospects of gold; nothing seen in the stone. The contractor in low level will make a start to-day.— Peter Keid, Nov.: 14.

Barrett's.—l have been getting some fair crushing dirt from the leading 3tope on No. 2 leader during the week. The leader varies from 12 to 15 inches in thickness, but so far the golden stone has been con fined to a stringer ranging from I inch to 2 inches in width, laying ou the footwall. No. 2 level: As the No. 2 leader in this level is broken and badly defined, I have discontinued driving on it, and started last Tuesday to coutinue this drive further into the hill. lam now in 7ft., past wher^ 1 cut what I believe to be the No. 2 leader. By continuing for another 20ft. or 25ft., the No. 1 leader would be iutersected.—C. H. Bennett, November 12th.

Tiki (Corotnandel).- The work done for the fortnight is as follows: The wiDze in No. 1 level has been sunk 10ft., and the rise put through to surface level from where manager of Maori Win knocked off, a distance of 4ft. Drive on S.E, boundary to intersect leader, where loose gold has been got on surface, 20ft.; N.E. boundary 22ft., with about 20ft. more to drivq to cut a leader where gold has been got in the stone on surface. On Thursday, found a flat leader, lft. tliicir, with stono similar to what 'Pieman's are at present getting.—JOHN Haevey, November 12th.

Blackmore's. —Have re-commenced driv ing westward; also a leadinp stope both east and west. The drive on the lode to the east will be re-commenced as soon as it is cleared of quartz. No. 4 Level: Sinking on the boundary towards the Home Rule, the reef has Increased in size to between 3ft. and 4ft, with loose gold showing in the stono throughout. We cleaned up on Fri day night, after 10J days' run, crushing about 160 ton 3 general stuff, and 6cwt. picked stone, for a return of 2290z5. 15dwt. retorted gold.—William Stbaughan, November 14th.

Goldkn Age.—Since my last report I have commenced to put in a level for the purpose of intersecting some four or five reefs, discovered by surface prospecting. The distance driven for the past fortnight is 40 feet, in which three lodes nave been cut. They look well for gold, but have not dis covered aDy as yet. I have one man surface prospecting, and have discovered another reef carrying a little gold, which 1 shall follow, in the hope of getting something better. The country is everything thaj, could be desired, both for carrying goW.bn lodes and working.—Geo. NOEMA^r, Nov. 12th, 1881. r

PARIHAKA NEWS.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.)

THE ARREST OF THE WOMEN,

PUNGAEEHTJ, Tuesday night. The picked men from all companies were taken into Parihaka this morning, and, Mr Bryce being present, an order was mado tlnough the interpreter for all women to come from the marae and collect together on the outer marae. Some six hundred women made their appearance, accompanied by, say, two hundred children. The men were not allowed to move, and the women and children belonging to the Wanganni tribes were called out by Mr Brookes Mete Kiagi, and Mr Rooth. Great diwatig' faction is expressed at the timidity ot Hona Pihatna in dealing wit h his tribe, and it « the opinion of all officers that Mete Riant shines out as a truly loyal native, the lustre of whose kudos has not diminished since the defence ot Wanganniattheisland of Montoa. The difference between the action of tha two men—Pihama and Mete, is all the mora striking from the fact that Mete has re. ceiyed nothing and has nothing to get whilst Pihama has received more than 20,000 acres of land as the price of hia in. ferrcd loyalty.

The Wanganui women were then selected to the number of 47, and were taken to the residence of their husbands previously arrested. The Government finds them in provisions, each native being placed on ration scale as soon as arreated. free transport is to bo provided by the Govern, ment for the women, children, and goods oi the natives arrested.

The reason of the arrest of the Waneanuis in the first instance, is that they cannot truthfully affirm that they have had a (ingle acre of land confiscated. The Waikato case is in a slightly different position, having land confiscated, but not in the West Coast district. They are the next to be removed. It is likely that the natives of the Upper Wanganni will bs taken with the Wgatimaru people of Waitara, to whom they are related. The suggestion of your reporter of thin tnorniDg re the choosing of the email num ber of tribal owners from the midst oi the great bull: of the natives, has occurred to the authorities, and is likely to be given, effect to.

DEPARTURE OF THE WANGAISUIS. PUNGAREHU, this day.

The Wanganui natives were sent at 5 o'clock to Qpunake. There were seven drays for their children and baggage. Mr Hall has inaugurated a new time-table to day, leaving Opunake at 7 for New Plymouth, and returning the same evening. He has the Wanganuis near Opunake, T-hey leave by the Hauraki for Wanganui*. The Waikatos. will next be picked out, and sent by steamer to Mokau,if the steamer can get in.

Fifty-one men were released yesterday— not belonging to the Wanganuis. The women wept sorely during the day, more about their things, than their situation. I talked with a half-caste yesterday, who told me she had advised her people to return home, but it was of no use, they firmly expect Te Whiti back. They nay: "You have his body in gaol, bat his spirit is with us." Nothing was done yesterday. The A.C. men caused some amusement by showering biscuits amongst the Maori boys. The coach was ,driven by Mr Hall into Parihaka for the first time yesterday. A weather-board house is now up for Sir Pennington, being the first European build in" erected. DEPARTURE OF THAMES MEN. The Armed Constabulary band played the Thames contingent out of camp yester day. Only tlie Nelson, Canterbury and Marlborough men remain now. Major Pitt and Captain Hammersley aro taking advantage of the muster to drill the Volun teers. Three parades are held each day. Some who were corpulent are beginning to move abojit with ease. The weather is very warm. INTENDED DESTRUCTION OF CUL TIVATIONS. Mr Bryce contemplates destroying a por tion of the native cultivations.

First of To-day's Despatches.

BY TELKQRAPH.—SPECIAL REPOKTEB.

PUNGAREHU, this day.

Yesterday afternoon no fresh steps were taken. The natives came outside the pah and took their seats on the hill overlooking the Armed Constabulary camp. The chil dren mustered in strong force ontside the camp enclosure, and the A.C. amused them selves by scrambling money, cakes, and other things among them. There can be no stronger proof of the want of animus between the two peoples than the implicit trust of the Maoris on the one side and the reception of the children on the other. tf Drays were ordered for the transport of the goods and chattels of the,Wanganui nctives, and two went into the pah and brought out the property of the natives, which was placed in the open on the demo lition of the houses. This morning the whole of the Wanganui,, natives were marched towards Upunake, attended by the drays bearing their property and chil dren.,. ... ■■• ■ PARIHAKA MONTHLY MEETING. To-morrow is likely to be the final monthly meeting at Parihaka. Great pre parations arc being made by the natives in the way.of collecting food. On the other side it is reported that should any native attempt to address the assembly he will be immediately arrested. The staunch and true among the followers of Te Whiti say that the natives deported will return, but it is thought that steps will be taken to intercept any natives on I;neir. way to Parihaka, who are not owners of the soil by tribal right, • VINDICATION OF WELLINGTON X AVALS. I have seen the 'report that the Welling ton Navals were sent to Rahotu for killing pigs'. ' In justice to the men, I saw the Native Minister,: who was good enough to contradict the statement. THE THAMES MEN. The Thames contingent has refused to receive their pay, having been guaranteed , two months' service.

[BY TELEGEAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT ]

OPUNAKE, this day.

1 SHIPMENT OF PRISONERS AND VOLUNTEERS. At 11 am. to-day, 100 prisoners arrived 3 from i'nngurchu, escorted by A. C, and 1 cavalry. .' .. , : r The Alexandra cavalry proceeded to Pan , haka this morning. The Thames men arrived, after a dußty 2 march, at 2 p.m. yesterday. The Hinemoa . will stait at 2 p.m. for the Manakau with i the Auckland and Thames contingent to ' day. t WELLINGTON, Tuesday. ' THE GOVERNMENT DESPATCHES.— 1 DOUBTS ABOUT THK SUCCESS OF THE MOVEMENT. ' The only news received by the Govern. ' rnent to-day relates to the arrest of the . Maori women belonging to the Wanganui , natives. The natives are to he sent to Wanganui and there released. It is thought \ probable by many people here that they will : return at once to Parihaka. What will be the upshot of Mr Bryce's action is a matter of speculation among many here, and not a few ot those who strongly supported the move on Parihaka now censure Mr Bryce for going beyond the mark. He apparently does not let his colleagues know his inten tions, and they are evidently as much in the dark as to his movements as the general public. THE GOVERNOR'S POSITION. I hear there is a probability of the question of the Governor's position since his return being brought before the Court of Appeal, the sitting of which commences on 'Ihursday next. THE WANGANUIS EXHORTED TO REMAIN STEADFAST. Before leaving this morning the Wan ganui natives danced a haka. vigorously. Pchira addressed them and told them to continue their opposition and be stont of heart, ~.' 170 MORE. PRISONERS. , The Taranakis are now being arrested. They number 170. Seven declined giving their names, and were handcuffed ans put on half ration?. The Alexandra Cavalry have arrived in camp. The Canterbury contingent march to Opunake to-morrow.

(BY TELEGB4.PH.-PBESS JASSOCUTION.) PUNGAKEHU, this day. / TO-DAY'S AKfiESTS.

The arresting party entered the pah again this morning, and drafted out men, women, and children belonging] to the

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16.



JjjrsosG.KAV.fc; & fi o. Beg to call attention to tho arrival of their LARGE SUMMER SHIPMENTS, Comprising , NOVELTIES IN ICY2RT DKPAHTMENT, And aw now making tlieir FIRST DISPLAY of NEW AND FASHIONABLE UOODS, Consisting of Omtre Satins, Silk and Satin Brooaaes, Pompa dours (plain and brccadea), Sateens, Attaloa Cloths in all colours, Beiges, Lustre 3, Prints, Damasse Huntings, Oatmeal Cloths, Grenadines, Plain and J Lace Buntinga, Honrietta and Kamiuo i Cloths. 1 in thh IMILLINEEY DEPARTMENT Will bo found the Choicest and Most Desirable Display of the Neweat and Most Fashionable Uoodß, Imported from Paris, consiatinjr of Hats and Bonnets, Flowers and Feathers, Mantloß, Flchua, and Dolmans. I Thoro la a considerable change of Prices In the MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT, Owing to tho duty of 18J % bolng taken of Cotton Qooda, Prints and «mj Holland.), The benefit will be Kivon to the public i «Y3 'fe'ft.? Splendid Scleotlon of Men's and 8?K Sf o*l^'0*I^' Titenty cases ot Men'B and I JSoib" Btrbw Hate to obooso from. Also, the I; ■; 3. cosgrave & oo;;



Bpecial Advertisements. 178, 180, AND 182, QUEEN-STREET. CENTRAL DRAPEKY WAREHOUSE, THEKK DOOES BKLOW THE AUCKLAND SAVIWG3 BANK. w. ra~tt~ray Is now holding hla MAGNIFICENT SHOW OF NOVEL TIES I'OK THE SUMMER SEASON. Hla NKW WARKIIOUBK has beon fitted up bo as to onauro tho greatest convenience to the public. 9P ACIOUS SHOW ROOMS, with every modern Improvement, are a Bpecial feature In tho New Katablianment. W. RATTRAY'S New Summer Costumes Are both Fashionable and Stylish. LADIES' COSTUMES In very rloh Cashmere, trimmed with Brooho Satla. Ombhh! Satins and Satin Cokds In tho Newest and Most Tasteful Styles, THE MOTHER HUBBARD CO3TUMK, for Walking and Morning Wear. Mantles ! Mantles I Mantles ! A splendid assortment of Satin Mantles, cahhmkkk, silk, lase, and fancy Mantlks, in orkat variety. MILLINKRY 1 H aYs MILLINERY t MILLINKRY! AND MILLINKRY! MILLINERY! BONNETS. MILLINKRY 1 LADIES' FASHIONABLK CAPS. UNDERLINEN DEPARTMENT. ( This Stock has beon largely TO the LADIES. I increased, and W. R. is pre < pared -to oxeoute Wedding spkoial land Layette Orders upon attention. \the shortest notioo. DRESS DEPARTMENT. A Complete and Entirely Now Stock In Light and Dork Shades of hummer Materials WASHING FABKIC3 In Great Variety Some Very Choice Patterns of PLAINT and FANCY GINGHAMS . I FANCY RIBBONS AND TIE 3 L A.CX? in New Shades, Chbnilee Nsts, &c India Muslin and India Hand • saw» Embroidery THE SCHOOL GIRLS' UMBRELLA Ladies' Sunshades, Satin and Fancy. MORLKY'S HOfIKRY IN THE BKST MAKE 3. Ladies' Spnn Silk Hose, new shades Ladies' White and Unbloaohed Cotton Hobo. from 6d per pair Ladies' Coloured Cotton Hose, from Is per pair Tho Wow Double-knood Cotton Hose in Grenat, Navy, and Mack Children's Coloured Hoso, from Is per pair W. RATTRAY'S enormous salo of Gloves eaablos him to buy with great advantages to his Customers, and he has an immonße variety to choose from, JUST OPENED, tho New Undressed KID GLOVK3, in black and dark colours. MANCHESTER* All W. Rattray's GOODS. G ooda are now marked Family and House- in plain figures, hold Linens, Tftbl-1 W. Rattray will sell ings, Towellngs, I very cheap. The Cash Sheetings, and 3uyor will find it to his Callcoea. advantage to Inspect American Twill and)-W. R.s Stook, and Cambrio Calicoes, receive good valne tor splendid make and his mosey, finish. All W. R/fl Regular Window Nettings Customers will receive and Curtains. the benefit of Low- Splondld Cretonnes, priood Goods. &c, &o. I CLOTHING AND GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING. 200 Qeelong Tweed TROUSERS and VESTS, 21b The Kaiipoi Tweed Snits, made up specially for Boys and Youths, very suporior Boys', Youths', and Men's STRAW HATS, la lid Gents' China Bilk, Merino, and Felt Helmet*, &o 250 Gents' Fashionable Tweed .SUITS; low price 503 150 Men's Sydney Tweod COATS, 19a 6d VTT ILLIAM J^ATTRAY, GENERAL DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, 178,7180, AND 182, QUKBN-BTHBBT. pREAT TCIIRE AT liINABURY & Co.'S. THE EJSTIRS STOCK MORE OR LESS DAMAGED, CJ AL E JWT 0 W A N. WE MUST CLEAK OUT THE ENTIRE STOOK AT ANY PRICE, To make room for extensive repairs to Building*. SHOP KABLY TO AVOID THE CRDSH. "El KOM T3AKIS. -,:' Thb Most magnificent Cretonne^ Evkr Shown in Auckland, Ex Orient Steamer' Garonne.' I Just Ofbnbd, Anfl on Sale by GARLICK & CHAN WELL Nickel Plated french and half tester Jron 23hdstkads very handsome, and a novelty. Just Landed, ex Hermionb. LARGEST STOCK OF BEDSTEADS IN AUCKLAND AT THE £JITY JJALL /GARLICK & fIRANWELL. HOUSE FURNISHERS FANCY GARDEN TABLES. CANE LOUNGES FOR VERANDAHS. BLACK AND WHITE WOOL HEARTH RUGS. TAVESTBY, BRUSSEL, & STAIR CARPET. CHURCH PEW SEATING, Vsats Nicy, and Preferable to Cushions, t ' ■' GARLICK & CKANWELL. S. E..H UGHES« J™ 10R« House, Land, Estate, and Financial agent add valuer, Vulcan Lane (next Occidental Hotel). Money Invested on First-class Security Mortgages and Loans negotiated Rents and Interest oolleoted. Insurances effected Valuations of Real and Personal Estate Several Villa Residence!) for Sale, from£3oo to £1,200 Building Allotments In Suburbs, from £10 each Country Land, from 5s per acre Wanted, Allotments at Stoketfa Polnt,Monnt Eden, Whan, and Remuera



Special Advertsements. ~EIIREI CURE! Tp IR £ ! GREAT CLEARING SALE OF QALVAGE QTOCK, OOMMENOING OH FRIDAY NEXT, 18th NOVEMBER. Samuel Coombes & Co: HAVING PURCHASED FOR CASH THE WHOLE 07 THB SALVAGE STOCK or A. LINABURY & CO.'S, AMOUNTIITO TO UPWARDS OF TWO THOUSAND POUNDS, WILL OFFER THE SAME FOR SALE, COMMKNOINO ON Friday, the 18th. COME EARLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS I DUKINO THIS SALE WE SHALL CLOSE OU3 PREMISES AT SIX O'CLOCK ' IN THE BVBMING. , OUR PREMISES WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, IN ORDER TO PREPARE THE sroOK FOR SALE. dAMUEL V^OOMBES & r\O., THE NEW ZEALAND ' CLOTHING & DRAPERY COMPANY, 86, QUEEN.STRJSET, NEXT AUCKLAND HOTEL,



Special AaverT,ißementß. THE LIFE OP JOHN MARMON, THE PAKEHA-MA.OKI, A KKCOUD OF LIFE IN THK KARI.Y DAYS OF THK COLONY, WILIi nKQIN IN NEXT SATURDAY'S &UPPLKMKNT. TnßirxiNa Adventures ! Hair-hrkadtii Hsoapks "I v is T uPB HJS D.| Ex 'Zealandia' and Loch Ckek,' (^auph;t3, ma g nific kn t pa ttk m s Made ospeolally for THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. NKW PATTERNS LINOLKUM New Shipment IRON VKNKTIAN BLINDS, THK BLII.D OF THK PKHIOD. Thoso Blinds will not warp, and do not roquiro repainting; thoy aro tho Only perfect Blinds made. NKW PATTERNS DRAWING-ROOM SUITES. INSPECTION INVITED, TTf INKS AND CTAIL, Wholesale and Retail cabinktmakkrs and upholstkrkks, AND CAUPKT WAttKHOUSKMKN, SHOUTLAND-STRKKT.



Comploto and utter failure will inevitably attend all nttempts to rival UColpho Wolfe's Sehlodam Aromatic Schnapps. Tho Pooret agencies of thin marvellous preparation aro in tho hands of tho proprietors and surely thoy eutortain no ideaot giving to tho world a know ledgo which has nindo them masters of tho greatest tonlo, nnti-dysneptlo stimulant, alterative und restorative known to moilicul history.



T. McMaster notifies the arrival of his second shipment of summer drapery, millinery, and clothing, which will bo sold cheap. It will be seen by reference to advertise ment that the Auckland Dramatic Society's performance on behalf of the Remuera Social Union, at the Kemuera Hall, will not now take place until Wednesday evening next, the 23rd Instant. Mr S. Coombes has purchased from the underwriters tho Salvage Goods from the recent fire at Linabury and Co.'s. The value of the Goods was upwards of £2(100. Mr Coombes proposes to hold a great Cheap Sole, oominenc i ing on Friday Morning.—[Advt.]



Latest Novekty.*-Iron Bedsteads with Nickel-plated Mountings, much handsomer than the brass, and free from the risk o£ tarnishing. These superior-class Bedsteads were first shown 1q Australia at the Melbourne Exhibition, and Messrs Garlick and Cranweli, who are always to the tore in obtaining the lato3t improvements at onco sent for a supply, whioh have arrived in the Hennione, and are now on view at the City Hall Arcade, both in Franch and Half-testers They have also iust received a fresh shipment of- White and Black bheepskin Hearth Hugs and Mats, Stair Carpets, Tapestry and Brnssefis Carpets, Folding Iron Chair Beds, various sizes cheap Iron Bedsteads, Fenders. &c. A fresh lot of Patent Spring Blind-rollers, new patterns in Linoleum, and Borne Becond-quality Linoieum they ran sell at same price as Oilcloth, All kinds of HouseholdFurnlture, Bedding, Carpets, &c, kept in stock. Famish your hooße from the City Hall Furnishing Arcade, Queen street. Auckland.—Garlick and Cranweli Proprietors —Advt.)