SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

t-nirt'o xxr lira»l Tins Evening. 8.12 HIGH WATER £ To . morrow Morning. 9.0 BUNSET.-Thts Evening, 6.25 SUNRISE.—To-Morrow Morning, 4.11 MOON'S AGE.-Flrst Quarter, 29 th, 11,10 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Albl-m, s.s., Webster, from tho south Glenelg, s.s., Stephenson, from-IT auranga John Knox, barque, Foster, from Newcastle Aurora, sohooner, Boyle, from Nowcnstlo Christina, schooner, Kvanson, from tynasoii Caledonia, schooner, PUlinger. from Norfolk

? Bland K-l'emhllda, schooner, Bathurs t, from Whanga-

roa „ „ Orphens, schooner, Dunn, from Russell Fanny Kelly, ketch, Williams, from Whangaroa

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. _ . Opotlkl, sohooner, Collins, for Opotikl TO-DAY. Oreti, s.s., Campbell, for aouthorn ports

IMPORTS.

Per John Knox, from Nowcastie-^w w» coal, 25 tons ooke. Por Aurora, from Newcastle-207 tens coal. Per Caledonia, from Norfolk Island-25 head cattlo, 12 hldos, 17 bunches bananas.

Inwaros CoASTwisB.-Lfzatto. from Thames, wlthS-OWfeet timber; Oh. Wna. from Russell, withßßtois coal; Llwle. from Mercury Bay, with 31001 feet timbor; Llremhllda, from Whangaroa, with 30.700 feet timber. OoTWABiis Coastwisb .- Lizzotto, for Thames; Fairy for Tairua. The barquo East Lothian was undergoing a - general overhaul at Newcastle whon the John Knox left. The brig Syren was to leave Sydney with the wild Wave's cargo of coal for this port about 13th instant The barque Stracathro la a dean ship to-day. She will commenoo loading for London tnis week, and will probably fill up mostly with wool. The cutter Dolphin has been purchased by Messrs Goodfrol and Son, of Samoa, for £150. She leaves for Samoa on Saturday in charge of Captain Db:on. Mr McQuarrlo is building a small screw m steamer on tbo diagonal principle for the •Northern S.S. Co. She will bo about 10 tons nett, with dimensions: Length of keel, 81tt; beam, 17ft; depth of hold. 8(t. She is intended for the Tauranga and Katlkati trade.

The barque Virginia has commenced loading gum tor New York at tho Queen-street wharf. The barquo Antares Is expected to load hero for London, to follow tho Stracathro.

The sohooner Aurora arrived from Newcastle early this morning. Tholpassage occupied 18 days. Variable winds and fine weather pre vailed during the passage.

Tho barque John Knox arrived from New castle this morning, after a passage of 11 days. Northerly winds and fino weather were experi enced during the voyage.

The 8.8. Glenelg arrived from Tauranga early this morning. Passengers :-Rev. Mr and Mrs Barber, Mr and Mrs Dalgleish, Mrs Sellers, Dr, Fergusson, Messrs Robinson, Cuables, Tapper, Horaorvllle. Rose, Kennedy, Firth, and 3 steer age. Cargo: 17 bales wool, and a quantity of sundries.

The b s. Oreti leaves for tho South'at 5 o'clock this evening.

The s.B. Hero will arrive from Sydney during to-morrow forenoon. Sho does not call at Russell. The sohooner Caledonia arrived from Norfolk Island and Noumea a* 10 P-m. yesterday. Phe left Anckland on Oototar 5, and arrived at Nor folk on Thursday the 10th. Left for Noumea on Monday night, and brought np at Quarantine Btat:on on tho 25th ultimo. Was admitted to pratldue and beat up to Noumea, on Ootobor 27th. Left again for Norfolk on 30tb„ and rvrrivod on Friday, November 4. Left for Atiokland on the 18th. Sighted North Capo on Monday 21st, and brought ud off Hallway Wharf at 10 p.m. yester day. Had Una woatber nntil .tehting North Cape, and light winds along the coast until Wednesdciy.whßn heavy rain, with thunder and lightning,were experienced.

ARRIVAL OF THE ALBION.

The s.s. Albion, from Southern ports, arrived at 2.30 p.m. Passengers: J ,WeJ lln#,°.S:: Mr and Mra Mollry, Mr Frledlander. Miss Lawrence, Mr A. Devoe, Mr Abbot and Messrs Abbot (2). Mrs MoAUan. Henelly, Sherref. Mrs Jeffa and family, Mra James Lorewell, Mr His lon. Mr H. Edwards. Captain Maln-Buchanan, Messrs W. and G. Patterson, Mr Warrington. From Napier-Miss E. Conrad, Mr H. B. Hart, Mr De Beer. Mr Somergill, Mr Donald, Mr.a. Bowring, Mr Macdruald. From Gisborne-Mr H.E. Davey.Mrß. A. Luster, and 11 In the steerage.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURE. Macgregor, s,o„ Amodeo, for Waitara

The 8.8. Macgregor left for Waitara at 3.10 p.m. yesterday, with two passengers, Dr Winter and assistant, and the following cargo:-73 mats sugar. 25 cases kerosene, 10 packages tea, 2 bales paper, 49 sa-hweights. 3 bales leather, 1 case, iron, 10 bags rice, 5 package, stationery, 10 packages oilman's stores, 5 casks currants, IS pieces timber, 179 pieces and packages joinery, and 8 oases and packages sundries. She may be expected to return hither some time to-mor row afternoon, and leaves again according to announcement at 3 p.m. on Saturday for Waitara.

The as. RoweaaiS announced to proceed, to Raglan on Saturday at 10 a.m„ and to Hoki anga on Tuesday, at 3 p.m.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day. Sailed, yesterday: James Arnold for whaling cruise, and Griffin for Auckland. Loaded: Jose*, hlne and Mariner. ~„, ,: ~ Whanoarki. this day.

4 'Sailed; Argyle, as., for Auckland, 9.30 a.in,

Port Chaim_bs, yeßterday.

Balled : Rlngarooma, s.s., for Northern ports. Passengers for Auckland:—Mrs Drysdale and _ children, Messrs A. A. Smith, Brown and Mc- Kenzie. ■

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab Offlce, Thursday. At the Haymarket on Tuesday hides werr In less than usual number; prices ranged from 3jd to 311 the B>.,oalfßl-lns trom 2}d to Id, sheepskina 'were a'so in short supply, and varied from 2s 2d to is Ud eaoh. SmaU parcels of wool looks and pieces were plentiful, and brought rates fully equal to those given at the previous wool sale.

Mail Notice.

Mails will Close as Under.—

This Day. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotikl, per Glenelg, at 1 p.m.

Friday, 25th Instant. For Tairua, per Energy, at 8 a.m. „„,„„.„, ForWaihekeand Coromandel, per Coromandel,

at 2.30 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 4 P.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan garei, Tangihua, and Mangapai, por Argyle, at i p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday. 26 th Instant. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wal, Sec, por Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Gisborne, Napier, Southern ports, and Australian Colonios.per Albion, at 11 a,m. For Waitara, per Maogrogor, at 1 p.m. Monday, 28th Instant For Australian Colonies, per Hero, at 1 p.m. i For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and I Mongonul, per Glonelg, at i p.m, Tuesday, Cth Decomber. Per s.s. City ot Sydney, as follows :— For Sandwloh Islands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. , For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. _ . .. .-.a For money orders rogiatorod letters, ana newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. _,„i,™,„™, Late letters b-arliig an extra fee of slxpenM. In addition to the postage, wIU be roooived by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. ._._«. «-. t_m This mail will bo duo in London o lues day, January 17,1832. S. B. 8138, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-offloe. Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

November 21,1831.

St. Matthew's Bazaar and Fanoy Fair, 2 till 9 p.m. St. John the Baptist Concert, Notthcoto, in aid of organ fund, 8 p.m.

Sohool-houso, Drury—Mr Hamlin and electors Of Franklin South, 7,30 p.m.

North Shoro singing-class, conduotod by Mr Gordon Goooh (new quarter), 8 p.m. St. Andrew's Class—Debate, "Ought publle libraries and musoums to be oponed on Sun days r Affirmative-Mr S. E. Davia; negatiye— Mr K. Buchanan, 8 p.m. Grafton Road Wesloyan Churoh — Annual Mooting, 6.30 p.m.

Death.

FITNESS,—At Valley Road, Monnt Eden, Jane, rolict of tho lato Goorga Fitness; aged 83 years. Her end was poaco. The funeral will loavo Valley Road at 3 p.m., and corner of Kybor Pass Road at 3.30, on Sunday noxt. Friouds will please accept this invitation. JONES.-On the 23rd Inßtant, at the Army and Navy Hotel, Thomas Jones, contractor; aged ] 35 years. The funeral will leavo tho Army and Navy Hotel to-morrow (Friday), at 11.3 a.m. Friendß please accept this Invitation. LOWB. -Drowned, at Mangonnl, on November 20, John Hlndley Austin, seoond surviving son ot the late J. H. A. Lowe, aged 17 years and 0 months. SAUNDKRS.-On 2nd November, Elizabeth Ann, tha beloved wife of Gcorgo Saundors; aged 47 years. The funeral will leave Penroso at 2 p.m. To morrow (Friday) for Onehunga.

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24,1881.

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

Very great mystification, and no little public inconvenience, have been occasioned by the want of definiteness and the absence of any proper publicity to the changes recently made under the Stamp Act, 1575, Amendment Act, 1881. The Government announced last sessiou their intention to adopt the reform lately introduced by Pro. fessor Fawcett in the English Postal De partment, by which one denomination of stamp could be used for any other of equal value. The reform was hailed with general public satisfaction, and Parlia ment, without opposition, passed the tenth clause of the Stamp Act Amend ment Act, which was intended to carry it into effect. This clause runs as follows : " Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Act contained, one form of stamp of various nominations, according to the money value of each, may be created which may be used either as postage labels or for any other purpose for which stamps are used, or permitted to be used, whether under the Stamp Act, 1875, or the Stamp Fee Act, 18S0, or otherwise, howsoever, except under the Beer Duty Act, 1880." The clause, it will be observed, contemplated the creationol a stamp which might be used for either postal or stamp duty purposes. The next stage in this matter was the issue of a proclamation, published in the feneral Government " Gazette," of Novem or 3, wherein, after setting forth, the powers conferred by the Stamp Act Amend ment Act, his Excellency goes on to pro claim that: "It shall and may be lawful to use any kind of stamps issued by the Go vernment of the said colony' (except those issued under the B_er Duty Act, 1880) in payment of any matters or things which, under the Stamp Fee Act, 1880, or the said regulations, or any other regulations made under the Stamp Fee Act, 1875, or the Stamp Fee Act, 1880, are required to be paid or denoted by stamps, anything to the contrary in any such regulations notwith standing; and, further, that penny postage stamps may, from and after the making of this Order, be used for stamping receipts under the Stamp Act, 1875." Now, to understand the full effect of this proclamation, it is requisite to give close attention to its wording. The Government have not carried out thereunder the apparent intention of the Act of last session to create a stamp which would serve either for stamp duty or postal purposes, but they have authorised the use of any denomination of postage stamp for duty purposes. The reverse of the rule is not permitted. That is to say, it is legal now to put a penny postage stamp on a receipt, but it is not lawfnl to put a penny receipt stamp on a letter. Practically, this order amounts to the adoption of the exist ing postage stamp for use either on letters or deeds, to the exclusion of the revenue stamps, because people have only in future to keep postage stamps, dispensing altogether with the receipt stamp. The Government have probably been actuated in adopting that course by the existence of the postage dies in the colony, and large stocks of stamps of various denominations on hand. It is important that business men should make.a careful note of these explanations, because letters and newspapers have been finding their way into the post-office bearing receipt stamps, and in every case the stamp is treated as not there at all. - The letter is either detained for deficient postage, or for warded to its destination with the usual fine attached, Receipt stamps are not available for postal purposes. But the most remarkable circumstance in connection with the whole matter is this— that though there can be no doubt whatever that postage stamps may now be used for receipts and other duty pur poses (beer duty excepted) the Postal Department and Stamp Office have re ceived no special advices on the subject notwithstanding that three weeks have elapsed since the gazetting of the proclama tion bringing the change into operation. In the absence of any such instruction the official mind has been in doubt what they onght to do, and thinking it best to err on the safe side they have consistently told everyone that there has been no change at all. The public are thus deprived of what was intended to be-and unques tionably is a great public convenience. We observe from the Southern press that in other parts of the colony tbe business com munity is taking advantage of the alteration and there is no reason why we in Auckland should not do so likewise.

We owe a number of our subscribers in the neighbourhood of Newton an explana tion respecting the non-delivery of the STAR last evening. It is usual for the second supply to be sent up to the runners, and ihe papers left the office shortly after six in due course ; but unfortunately they were given in charge of a 'busman not ac customed to take them, and the result of his inexperience was that the rnnners waited in vain for the papers, which were returned to the office this morning. We need hardly assure the subscribers who were disappointed that every endeavoni will be made to avoid miscarriage in future.

The only case before the Police Court this morning was that of Mary Ann Bid dick, charged with neglecting to contribute towards the support of her child in tho In dustrial Home but ns 'defendant was doubt ful about the arrears, the case was adjourned until to-morrow.

Numbor of votes polled at the Rodney County Council election : Munro, 112; Greenwood, 80; Hudson, 76; Boon, 60 ; Richards, 58; Uarrie, 44.

Mrs Brown, whose husband was killed by falling through a skylight in Queen-street, has been left in straitened circumstances, and subscription lists have been opened on her behalf. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency has presented her with a gratuity of £150.

A meeting of tho shareholders of the Crown claim, Waitekauri, was held yester day afternoon in the office of Mr F, A. White, Shortland-street, when it was resolved that a limited company be formed, to be designated the Waitekauri Crown Goldmining Company, Limited, capital £18,000, in 18,000 shares of £1 each. Messrs C. Alexander. Thomas Henderson, jun., A. Devore, J. B. Morpeth, and John Brown were chosen directors ; manager, Mr F. A. White; auditor, Mr J. Waymouth.

To the Editor : Sir,—l am told that you have me booked as President of tho Taka puna Jockey Club. I have written to the secretary of that Club to decline the honour, on the score of my defective vision ; but, even if my sight wero good, I should still decline the said honour, because I consider that the penalties inflicted (both hero and ia the old country) for foul riding, are too light—suspension (per col.) being the fitting award.—l am, &c„ J. W. FILDBR.

Ono of the prettiest natural pictures be tween Newton and tho district of the Whau is the garden of much-abused "John Chinaman." The miin road passes through it, and passengers invariably remark upon tho neatness, taste, and vegetable produc tions in "John's" well-kept, well-arranged garden in the woody hollow, some half mile distant from the Asylum. Many of "John's" traducers might well try to emulate his skill and persevering industry in the quiet reserve of nature, making the " wilderness to blossom as the rose."

A meeting of tho Tnkapuna Jockey Club was held at the Flagstaff Hotol, North Shoro, last cvoning, Mr O. Mays presiding. Tho Auckland Racing Club rules wero adopted, and it was agreed that the ap pointment of a handioapper should bo loft to the stowards. Tho first meeting was fixed for December 27th on Messrs Allison's course, Forty names were added to tlio roll. Mr James Black was elected presi dent in the place of Captain Filder resigned, and Mr H, Pitts was elected clork of scales.

A fow days ago a bank test was made of a small parcel of quartz from the winze below the 400 foot level in tlio Southorn Cross mine, Thames. The parcel was divided into two samples, and submitted to a careful analysis, with the following result: —First Bomple, 2040z5. 13dwts. Sgrs.; second sample, 2620z5. 19dwts. 12grs., giving an average of 2330z5. 16dwt». lOgra. to the ton. Of course this is no criterion of the crushing valuo of the reef, but it cer tainly is very encouraging.

Mr J, C. Firth and his servant had a narrow escape from accident on Monday evening, while on their way to Matakana, by the upsetting of a bnggy and pair, at tho bottom of the hill near Karapiro bridge. Dr. Waddingtou was immediately sent for, says the " Waikato Mail," and found, strange to say, that Mr Firth was unhurt, save a severe shaking, The man, and Mr Carter's stepson, who was driving, did not get off so well. The former was much bruised, and his right thigh and ankle crushed, whilst tho latter was a good deal shaken and bruised about the body. The carriage and horses wore but little in jured, and considering tho steepness of the hill, and the pace the horses were going, the escape of the nccuoants was truly miraculous. 1 A meeting of the trustees of the Auck land Savings Bank was held yesterday afternoon, when the following tendors for

tho erection of the new Bank buildings

were opened and found to be as follows : — J. Heron (accepted), £5993; J. H. Cbalwin, £6290; W. Fhilcox, £6400; C. Rhodes, £6582; H. T. Jones, £6979; J. Currie, £6998; J. W. James, £7100; A. Maguire, £7150 ;J. Malcolm, £7227; J. J. Holland, £7390 ; Jones and Pollard, £7577. There is thus a difference of £1504 between tbe

accepted and highest tender, Mr W. G. Connolly's tender £5530 was with drawn, in consequence of his not taking in to account the painting nnd plumbing,, which should have been included in the contract. Tho proposed new building, according to the plan, will be handsome and three storeys high.

At the Freethinkers' International Con ference, held in London on September 23rd, Mr Bradlaugh, M.P., who presided, raised the question whether it was desirable, in conformity with the view expressed by several of the delegates, that a message of condolence should be sent to Mrs Garfield. His own opinion was that to send such a message might be regarded as an impertin ence on their part, inasmuch as tbo late Pre sident was, in every essential point, a most religious mm. Therefore it was unadvisable

that a body of avowed freethinkers should take any such course. At the same time in their inmost souls they could not but feel the utmost sympathy with the bereaved. This statement of the chairman was re ceived with profound silence, and no motion being made, the subject dropped. Two brigands, brothers, named Calamia, were recently captured in Sicily. They waylaid an advocate named Jestone, of Sci acca, and demanded a heavy ransom, taking bim to a cottage near Mat-la. The authorities heard of this, and organized an expedition to surround the place at night and storm it at dawn. The brigands, after deep potations slept soundly, and when the alarm was given found themselves hemmed in. The two brothers Calamia issued out for a moment and fired two or three shots, but speedily re-entered. The brigands kept their prisoner fettered and blindfolded, but gave him a gun and ordered him to fire on his rescuers. In the end the band of five surrendered at discretion. They will have to answer for a long series of crimes. No band of any importance now remains in Sicily, and the era of brigandage is pro; bably at an end.

An inquest Was held yesterday afternoon at the Auckland District Lunatic Asylum, before F. M. P. Brookfield, Esq., R.M., coroner, and jury, on the body of David Elder, who died on the morning of the 22nd inst. Constable McClellan represented the police.. Dr Alexander Young, Medical Superintendent, deposed that Elder was admitted into the Asylum on the 12th inst., suffering from acute mania, and inflammation of the lungs. He was very excited and restless, After being two days in the Asylum he appeared to revive, but on the third day he relapsed, and refused to take either foed or medicine and gradually sank until he expired. His case was hopeless from tbe first. Dr Young had made a post mortem examination, and found that death resulted from inflammation ot the lungs and congestion of the brain, Patrick James Owen deposed that he had regularly attended upon deceased. He took milk and light fluids through a tube. The jnry found, in accordance with the medical testimony, "Death from natural causes." Elder was a farmer at the Bombay settle ment ; was in his 52nd year, and wasa Pres byterian. He was a single man. Had been suffering for Jour or five years, Had lived much alone j was very excitable, and made several attempts to strangle himself. He has a neice (Mrs Ferguson) living at Spring field.

[ On Wednesday afternoon a large number of the settlers of Hamilton met on the lawn of the Hamilton Hotel for the purpose of presenting a parting address to the Rev. Wra. Calder, who is about to succeed the Rev. V. Lusb, who has for so many years laboured at the Thames. The Hamilton Band performed several lively airs during the proceedings. Mr S. T, Seddon was the spokesman on the occasion, and presented an addiess beautifully illuminated, and a purse.of 100 sovereigns to tho rev, gentle man in token of their thorough appreciation of his services as a clergyman in the Wai kato, Mr Seddon said they had met to do honour to a kind,true-hcarted,sympathising Christian man, whose untiring energy dur ing the past six or seven years among them had borne ample fruit, not only in Hamil ton, but in the surrounding districts. Some people had blamed Mr Calder for going further and further into the out-dis tricts, where Sunday observances were extremely lax, but the fact that these new districts have demanded and are now about to have resident clergymen appointed to , them, is proof at least of the efficiency of his labours. Twelve years ago, the church was only a small one, and the receipts only £30 per annum; now they had a large church, parsonage, Sunday-school, and an annual income of £400. Mr Calder acknow ledged tbe presentation with much feeling, and at the close of his remarks the band performed, "For he's a Jolly Good Fellow." A present of less value, to Mr and Mrs Calder, was made by the Sunday school children, and received with equal pleasure, .*'*..

Our Dargaville correspondent writes : "Un Saturday last tho new billiard-room at the Kaihu Hotel was opened to tho public, and during the eveuing the room was well-filled, Mr R, Hume, who has taken tho tablo from Host Eaynes, must have been well pleased with the patronage bestowed on him. Tbe table is a really good one, by W. Shapland, of Bristol. The light thrown on it from six large lamps wa9 all that could be desired. The room is large and commodious, and is replete with everything that can conduce to the comfort of the public. Great credit is due to the contractor, Mr Wm. Spiers, for tho manner in which the extensive alterations in the hotel have been carried out, the public having been put to no inconvenience throughout."

A new steel-clad ship has been added to the navy of Great Britain—the Conqueror —which was launched at Chatham last month. She is a ram of 6,200 tons displace ment and 4,500 indicated horse-power. Four vessels—two armoured and two not ar moured—have been added to the British navy within the past three mouths. The Conquerer is not a remarkable ship, but is essentially a common-place one. She has been on the stocks for two years only. She will be followed speedily by the completion of her sisters, the Majestic and Colossus. For coast defence she will, however, be powerful, aud it is suggested that sho well be still more so " as a protest against tho not inexcusable spirit of emula tion which has animated constructors in their efforts to outstrip ono another in the production of the mo3t powerful vessel in the world," " England must have a power ful fleet," siys Mr Trevelyan, "and no nation can afford a numerous fleet of Duillios and Lopontos."

Reference is frequently made to the ad visability of starting sericulture on a large scale in Auckland, but singularly enough no steps have been taken in the matter. It has been proved by experience that the whito mulborry grows remarkably woll here, while the worms aro easily roared, and attain a large size. Experiments have re peatedly been mado in the breeding of worms, nnd the only ebstacle to tho profi., tablo pursuit of the industry is the difficulty of disposing of either the silk which the worms produce or the eggs. Many people in Auckland continue to rear tho worms at present for their own amusement, or with the object of profiting financially by them in the future, but if a market wero found for the cocoons, or machinery for winding off tho silk properly introduced by one of our local manufacturers, tho industry would soon become an important and profitable one for all concerned. Several days ago, we wero shown about a thousand worms which had been bred by Richard James, a lad who rosides in Wukciield-strect. They were all healthy looking and of good size, and might be cxpocted to give an excellent yield of silk, 'iho owner informed us that Messrs Shakespeare and Co., Queen-street, would purchaso the raw silk at 5s per ounce, but upon inquiry we learn that such is not the case. It is a pity that there is no mar ket hero for the silk, as if there were, the breeding of worms could bo carried on with profit. There are at present sufficient worms in the possession of people in Auck land to produce mauy millions of eggs in two or three years.

Mr McKeown, whose namo was men tioned in last evening's issue in connec tion with Plummer, has called upon us and mado tho following statement : That the stranger arrived in his street about 6 months ago, and rented a house opposite him. He seemed, toall appearance.a very respectable, well-tO'do man, living on his private in come. In tho courso of time, Mr McKcown and Mr Bayloy became on speaking terms, just as any neighbour would. By and by ho came over to the house, and had an occasional chat, Bayley seemed most agreeable. Mr McKeown was about to get a man to do up his garden, but his neighbour asked to bo allowed to do it up, and refused payment. He seemed very obliging on every occasion. He even offered to and did lend his portmanteau, as Mrs McKeown was going to Tuaknu on a visit, As time went on ho gave Mr McKeown to understand that ho had plenty of means, and to all appearance he had. Ho at last had the courage to ask McKeown if ho would allow his daughter to marry him. To this Mr McKcown had a great objection, and thought he might be the girl's father aa far as nge was concerned. Mr McKeown refused to allow his daughter to be married to a man doublo her ago. Bailey then offered to build a house, aud make' bis daughter comfortable, and a great many other offers, but still doubts were in the father's mind. The story about settling a sum of money on Mr McKeown is a fabrication, As to the report of offering to bo a Roman Catholic, there is no founda tion for it. He thought nothing at all about the neighbour calling at his house. His habits wore quiet and reserved, and ho was a most exemplary neighbour in every possible way. Mr McKeown says that any other house might have done the same thing to a stranger living in tbe street. The father, and girl, and family have been greatly shocked at the sudden disclosure, and are thankful beyond degree that matters only came so far as they did. The girl is naturally greatly distressed at the exag gerated reports which are so freely flying about.

The peculiar and varied tints exhibited by mother-of-pearl is due to tho structure of its surface, which, owing to the great multitude of minute grooves upon it—often many thousands to the inch—decomposes the light which falls upon it and reflects different hues.

Mr Thomas Carter, engineer ot tho diamond drill recently working at Kamo Colliery, sends us a letter in reply to some strictures by the "Weekly News" upon the working of the drill. The letter is too long for publication in cxtenso. It shews, however, that the drill iv the first bore passed through " visiculated basalt rock, of the worst possible description for boring, being broken, jagged, and honey-combed," that it continued down successfully, stand ing this crucial test until slate was struck at 150 feet, and the bore was finally discon tinued, by order ot the manager of the mine, at 162 feet. His certificate is appended to the letter, The drill was capable, bad it been required, to have con tinued boring to a depth of 150 feet through tho hardest known rock. The second bore passed through a four feet seam of coal until it struck slate at 162 feet, and boring was then discontinued by order of the mine manager, who gave a certificate expressing satisfaction with the way the work had been done. The bore was put down in fifteen working days. The third bore was attempted to be put down in an old bore, where cavities were met which knocked out two of the diamonds. The fourth bore passed through hard stone and quartz, until at a depth of 130 feet a large cavity was entered which twisted off the diamond bit for the first and only time since boring was commenced at the Kamo Colliery. Mr Carter says the paragraph in the "Weekly News" is utterlyfal»e, and has, in his opinion, been published for the purpose of damaging the character and prin ciple of the drill, which, he believes, the Government are about to dispose of to another company. He maintains that the recent boring completely established the principle of the drill.

Portrait op Fred. Plummer (arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the recent burglaries) in to-morrow's " Observer."

A Shorn Samson, the story of a bank clerk and a fair shopkeeper, in to-merrow's ,' Observer."

R. C. Greenwood will sell to-morrow at Britomart, a lot of building materials, cooking utensils, poUlng beams, oorrigated Iron, &o„ suitable for builders and contractors.

G. Hulme, Butcher, Queen-street, list of prioes:—Wholesale: Price of mutton, 2}d; qr. or side of beef, 2Jd; pork, _._ and _d. Retail: Mutton, 2d, 3d and Id; roast beef, Sid, _d and Sd; pork, from 3d to 6d; veal; lamb, per qr, from 2s; oorned legs of pork and rounds of beef, oxtongues, corned beef, best quality, 3d; in lOOlbs. 2001bs. or 3001bs barrels, 2_d, de livered on board or railway; atmospberlo sausages, Id; German sausages. 6d; discount to the trade.—l Advt. J

INTERCOLONIAL WEATHER EX CHANGE.

SYDNEY, Wednesday. Moderate depression passim; south ot Aus tralian Coast from the westward. Cloud; weather still continues with N.E. winds in Viotoria and Tasmania, and S.W. in Western Australia and New South Wales. Barometer: Albany. 301; Portland, 297 i Hobart, 298; Sydney, So'o.

SCHOONER FLEETWING ASHORE.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PItKSS ASSOCIATION,)

PATEA, this day. The schooner Fleetwing, timber laden from Hokianga, went ashore on the North Bank in entering the river this morning, but will probably get off next tide.

AMATEUR DRAMATIC PER FORMANCE.

Tub dramatic performance in aid of the funds of the Kemuera Social Union, by the members of the Auckland Dramatic Society, took place at the Remuera Hall last even ing. In spite of the boisterous weather, the hall was well filled. The piece de resistance was a two-act comedy entitled "A Lesson in Love." The plot, though it does not show much originality, is well digested, and the situations are clever and highly entertaining. A charming, fashion able widow, Mrs Sutherland (Miss Isaacs) has taken Captain Freeman (Mr Frank Hull) under her wing, and is acting as his mentor and friend in a love affair with Edith Leslie (Miss Katie Isaacs). Mr Orlande Muddlemork (Mr J. C. V, Robertson) is likewise smitten with the charms of the fair l_dith, while Miss Anastasia Winterberry (Mrs Carte) a very old young lady, is in turn enamoured of the poet. Mrs Sutherland creates a con tretemps by changing the love letters written by the poet to the ladies. The termination is the upsetting of tbe spirit of the old saying about the course of true love never running, smooth, even the ancient Anastasia getting a life partner in the person of Mr Babblebrook (Mr F. Pearson.) The performance was an excellent one, and where all wero so good it would scarcely be fair to particularise. The per formance of -petite comedy, " Parents and Guardianß," in which Mrs Carte especially distinguished herself, closed the evening s cutertainment, This portion of the programme however, did not go quite ns smoothly as could havo been desired. The frequent applauso throughout the evening showed that tho audience were well satis fied with the efforts of the performers.

WESLEYAN HOME MISSION.

Tun annual meeting of the Society was held in the Pitt-street Church last evening. The inclemency of the night did a great deal to thin the audience. The ministers on the platform were the Rev. Thomas Buddie, Rev. W. Morloy, Rev. G. Bond, Rev. L. Hudson, and Rev. C. Griffin, The Rev. W. Morley opened the meeting with prayer. The chair was occupied by Mr G, Wiustone, who referred to the great work that was being done. He showed from statistics the importance of the work which was being prosecuted. The yearly report was read by tbe Rev. Thomas Buddie. It expressed gratitude for their success. They began the year with a small balance due to the treasurer. A full financial, statement could not be given till all the circuit reports had been recoived. The report then referred in detail to the Maori missions, the Scan dinavian missions, and the English missions, dealing briefly with the reports received from each. The estimated expenditure had been £2,400. The report concluded by stating that tho committee reported the past with feelings of gratitude, and looked forward to the future with increased responsibility. They asked for the prayers of the congregations to raise up labourers for the increased work in God's vineyard, and also that they might assist them with their means in carrying out God's work. Methodism was essentially missionary, and they trusted they would always bo found faithful to their duty.— Mr F. L. Prime then read the financial statement of the circuit, which showed the following results : Collocted by ladies for Home Mission, £11012s 9d; Sunday-school boxes, £26 Is o_d; public collections in churches, £30 14s 5Jd; mission-boxes, £11 3s Id (although five had not yet been brought in), making altogether £178 lls4d. Tho Key. L. Hudson from Wangare briefly referred to tho object of the meeting, urging upon his hearers the necessity for increased missionary zeal and sympathy. Ho hinted at the past of Methodism, show ing that her true aim and spirit was mis sionary enterprise. What had been accom plished by her might only be a starting ground for further successes. Several of the other preachers referred to the work in which thoy were engaged. They all had bright hopes for the future, trusting that this year would yet be more largely blessed than any in the past, The work is advan cing in tho country districts, and for this they expressed devout thankfulness. The choir sang selections during the evening. The collection at the close was below anti cipation, solely on account ot the thin audience. The benediction was pro nounced.

TAWHIAO UNDER MEDICAL TREATMENT.

Mr T. B. Hill (chemist and druggist), who went up to the Waikato a few days ago at the express request of Tawhiao in order to treat the dusky potentate for some ocular affection, returned to town last night, accompanied by Mr R. Cooper, of Gisborne, native interpreter. The results of the medical visit proved entirely satisfactory to both practitioner and patient. Mr Hill found on his arrival that he was being anxiously awaited, and, therefore, he lost no time in passing from Alexandra over the new bridge across the Waipa io the Kingite settlement which has recently been formed on its southern side. Tawhiao was gathered there with the bulk of his people and chief adviser-, and he manifested great pleasure at seeing the white " medi cine man." One of the royal eyes was seriously inflamed, and Mr Hill, after ex amining it, proposed the application of leeches. The Maoris have an almost un conquerable aversion to reptiles of any kind, and it was consequently a task of the greatest difficulty to persuade either the sufferer or his immediate friends to consent to the suggested course of treatment. At length their superstitious prejudices and fears were allayed, and a reluctant assent gained for the utilisation of the pro posed curative agencies. Mr Hill was desirous that his patient should come down to Auckland, so as to increase the chances of a successful result, but to this proposition Tawhiao was resolutely opposed. He said that be in tended to come to Auckland soon, bnt that when he did so it would be with both eyes open and not half-blind, Mr Hill said that he could take him down quietly by night, keep him here unobserved, and send him back again without anyone being aught the wiser. Tawhiao promptly rejoined that that would be playing tho part of the rat, which he bad done long enough already, and which he was resolved to do no longer. He was determined to sneak about no more, but to be open in all his movements and actions for the future. When he went to Auckland it would be to see and bo seen by everybody. He had nothing to conceal. The leeches were therefore applied at the camp alter sundown, and with the utmost solemnity. When Mr Hill paid his next visit he was rejoiced to hod his patient very much better, and he therefore tried to induce him to go over to the hotel in order that the animals might be removed. To this suggestion Tawhiao's friends would not listen at all, and his young wife was especially adverse to it. They considered it as something approach ing to sacrilege to allow animals containing the royal blood to leave tho settlement, and therefore it was determined that they should be salted and compelled to disgorge their precious aliment in the camp. This was carefully done, and then, under the vigilant supervision of old Whitiora, a recognised Master of Ceremonies, the leeches and the blood taken from them were buried in ground which was duly tapued or declared sacred. Mr Hill informs us that the Kingites are busily engaged in agricul. tural pursuits, potatoes being sown in large quantities, showing that the place is to be a permanent settlement, while ploughs are being worked in every direction. The King and his people are highly pleased at the erection of the new bridge over the river, and the construction of the road, and they talk of little else. No reference whatever was made to Te Whiti or the military display on the Waimate Plaini. They are interesting themselves, however, in the elections, for Tv Tawhiao (the King's son) started on Tuesday for Cambridge in order to can vass for votes on behalf of Major Te Wheoro, who is opposed in his candidature of the Western Maori Electoral District by Harris, a half-caste. The utmost good feeling was manifested towards the Euro peans, and no grumbling or expressions of discontent were heard,

THE PENGUIN INQUIRY.

(BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON1, Wednesday. Thomas Popham.crose-examlaed by Mr Sbaw, deposed : I should not be surprised to hear that Captain Malcolm had not had his clothes off for _8 tour- prior tdthe casualty. We wore going ut 11 knots when I called tho master, drat time, and the ebb tide was running, I should say, a knot per hour. It waa dark, but not a dull night. 1 did not observe any break on the reef, out there might havo been one. I oould form no idea as to how far the beacon was from the bow of the vessel when the first order to starboard WTo'the e ßench: The vesse_ shifted her head 2. points, in obedience to tha seoond order to star- To Mr Shaw: I consider Captain Maloolm a steady, careful, and attentive offloer. To Mr Bell: The Penguin lay In Lyttelton all night on tho Tuesday prior to the acoldont, and the officers could have slept all that night had they liked. Tha oaptain- of tho Union boats have nothing to do with the ships when in port. Uoorgft Crawshaw, seoond officer of the Pen : guln, deposed: I assumed ohargo of the ship at C o'clook on Thursday night. I noticed nothing unusual about the captain at tea time. I went below to my room when relieved, and remained there till the Bhip struok. I heard no order civen when she struck. I came out of my room. At no time, either on Thursday or on the evening of tho day bsfore or after the ship struck, did I notice anything unusual or re markable about Captain Maloolm. Matthew James, A.B. on board the Penguin, rieposed: I had the wheel from 8 o clock on Thursday night. Wo had left Blind Bay, and I alone had the wheel. I steered by the land and received my orders from Mr Popham. me oourse I steered was the usual one. I don t know whon the oaptain came on the bridge, but I recollect receiving an order through Mr Popham to starboard the helm from the cap tain. I was told to steady. I obeyed, and some time afterwards the oaptain song out starboard, and I obeyed. I did not see the bea con.as I did not look for it. I was joined by tho other man before the second order to starboard was given. Perhaps from four to Aye minutes elapsed between the two orders. The vessel struck very soon after tho second order was To the Bench: Four or five minutes elapsed between the two orders. I heard the mate ask tho captain If he saw the beacon. I then saw a light on the starboard bow. Just about then I received the order to starboard. This order I obeyed, and almost direotly afterwards the ship struok. I saw an open passage ahead of me. To Mr Shaw: Tho night was dark. The bin nacle light was right in front of me, and I could not look at the land without looking at the compass, , , Kobert MoNair, A.8., who was also at the whoel when tho vessel struok, gave corrobora tive ovidonoe. ~ „ J. M. Alexander, a solicitor practising at Auckland, gave evidence to the effect that the captain appeared to be sober. There was no confusion when the vessel struok, nor did there appear to be any want of dißOipllne. the ohief officer was reoalled, and deposed that it it had boen kept hard a starboard, the vessel would have gone broadside on to the reef. . , _ Captain James Malcolm, master of the Pen gnin, deposnd: I left the ship in charge of the socond officer, at 6,30. I gave tbo ordinary orders to be called if anything unusual occurred. 1 resumed charge when near the Pass, I waa called bofore reaohlng the Pass, but could not say whether I was called twice, I was smoking, and very likely I might have fone to Bleep on tho f kylight. I could not Bee the beacon when I starboarded, and then I gave the order to steady. I waß perfectly satisfied with the position of tho ship when I gave that order. When I found tho beaoon I thought the best chance was to go through the swash ways, and so gave tho order with the view to go through. I considered she was going all right, I did not stop the engines, it was too late. She would probably have gono broadside on to the reef- Xhe tide would be about the last quarter ebb, running over the reef at tho time at 3or 3} knots an hour. The vessel struck at 8.25. I fully expected to got her off next tide. Thoro was no wind or sea. She oame oif unexpectedly. I believe if I had come on the bridge when the chief officer called mo flrat It would probably have been all right, To Mr Shaw: For 22 years I have been in command of steamers trading tn Now Zealand waters. I expected to see the beacon on the port bow, but did not see It. The orders to star board and steady were given with the view to picking up the beacon on the rport bow. When dm I saw the beacon on the starboard I did not seem to be SO yards from it. The vessel waa going at 13J knots with a current. I knew there was enough water to float the ship, although it was ratbor narrow. I was not awaro of my order being reversed by tho chief officer. The Bench : We think from the evidenoe that Captain Malcolm was guilty of a wrongful act and default for not coming to take charge of the ship when first called on, and giving the wrong orders when In charge. Mr Edward here applied for an adjournment, which being refused he proceeded to oross-ex amino Captain Malcolm at great length. Captain Kalrchild gave evidence to the effect that the channel through which tho Penguin went Is not a safe one. Putting the helm a-port in tbe poaition tbe vessel was in, was doing tho best thing that oould have happened. Witness bad beon through the passage in a whale-boat, when tho oars touched tho rocks on each side. The mussels must have saved the Penguin; tbey He an inch and a half thick, and form a soft bed.

Captain Anderson, of the Wanaka, gave similar evidence. The beacon was of little or no use.

Captain Malcolm, recalled, said: If there 1b any blame in this matter, I take it myself. I havo always four.d Mr Popham a treaty and efficient officer. Ido n&t think the casualty was caused by his altering the course. The Bench having again refused an ap- Slic&tion for adjournment, Mr Shaw ad ressod the Benoh on behalf of the Captain. He admitted that he had been guilty of a mistake. For that mistake the Court might censure him viva voce, for he (Mr Shawl did not mean to contend that any mistake was justi fiable in the abstract, though there was some excuse tor it in this instance.

The Court, in giving judgment, said: Mr Pop ham took a serious responsibility upon himself In porting when ordered to etarboard.but under the clrcumtances we cannot say it waa un justified. We think, however, that be should have ascertained the bearings and position of the ship when on shore, which would have thrown more light on this inquiry. We think that the caiue of the stranding of the B.s. Penguin was that when the ship was in the fairway tho captain took charge of the ship from the chief officer, and some Blx or seven minutes afterwards ordered the holm to be star boarded, thus bringing her into danger from wbioh she could not be extricated. So far as tbe evldenoe goes there is nothing to justify ns in saying that this was notau error of judgment in estimating the distance of the land, or that it was a wrongful act or fault within the mean ing of clause 241, but wo think he should have on a dark night approached such a dangerous navigation at half speed, and he should, have given Instructions to bo called earlier than it was his practice to be called, w c return his certifi cate, but we consider him worthy of the gravest censure short of suspension. Captain Malcolm was ordered to pay the nautical assessor's costs, amounting to £3 3s. This concluded the proceedings.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.—This day.

(Before F. M. P. Brookfield, Esq., R.M.) JODGMENTS POR PLAINTIIFS.

Messrs Holland and Fortzer v. Wm. Ryan, olaim £7 18s Id, groceries, costs £1 17s (Mr B. Cooper for plaintiffs); K. Laishley v. Edward Shepherd, £5 sn, promissory note, costs £1 12s (Mr Armstrongs or plaintiff); Nathan and Co. v. Julius Kastwood.£l9 is Gd,costa£26s (Mr George for plaintiff, Wm. H. Snell proved); H. L. Poeaeno-klo v. Wm. Jordan, £5 10s, suit of clothes, coats £115s (Mr T. Cooper for plaintiff); Bendlgo G.M. Co. v. David Edwards. £7 10., calls, costs, £2 18s (Mr T. Cooper for plaintiff); Hancock and Co. v. M. Kelly, jun., £15 18s, ale, costs£2ls; Thomas Powell v. Maurice Kelly. junr., £15183, board and lodging, costs £2 6s (Mr George for plaintiff) AS. P. Harles v. J. Way mouth, junr., £6 12s, costs £3 (Mr George* for plaintiff): Geo.Akers v. John Außten, £1 Is, costs 7n 10s per week; M. Nolan v. Wm. Hanks. £13 2_, pro. note. Defendant said he had tendered £15 ou account, but he refused the chequo; it was genuine; he would confess judnmont, costs £2 5s (Mr Armstrong for plain tiff) ; Bendigo Gold Mining Company v. D. K. Gellion, olaim £2012s Gd, costs £114s.

JO DGMENT SUMMONS OASES. Wm. BrownhiU v. J. M. Tunny; claim £11.— Mr BrownhiU said he recovered judgment In January last, but Mr Tunny had made no effort to pay for the boots; he was an analyst, living at tha North Shoro; he had given him a great deal of trouble In the mattter. Ordered to pay within _ week, or take seven daysin gaol. Alex.Pollock v. Peter Lorenzl; claim £3255 d. —The [claim was for bntohers' meat. Defen dant said times had been bad; ho would pay 5s a week. Accepted. Geo. Londrutn v. Chas. Hollander; claim, £15 11b: horse hire and damage.—Mr Keetley for plaintiff.—Defendant said he was mate of a ship, and unable to meet the demand at present- He hold a master's certificate; had been receiv ing^ a month; oame into port on the second inst,; resided at Epsom ; he was a single man. Mr Keetley: that's right, you ought not to be mairlod; you contemplate marriage, I understand. — His Worship; You need not go into that matter. — Dofendant said he had only been to sea about three months this last time.—His Worship said defendant might have made arrangements with his creditor. He must pay half in a fortnight, and the balance at the end of the montb, or, In default, 11 days. ADJOURNED CABES. Fomerflold and Look, v. Daniel Malone, olaim £7 9s lOd; Wm. Thorno. v. A. W. Bromfield, -135 6s; E. Hmith v. J. Mullally, £2 ss; Somerfleld Sc Co. v. T. Condon, £3 7s 2d; T. Peacock v. H. Kllis, £12 Os fid; J. McLaughlin v. Joseph Lowndes. £3 Is Id: Frauds O'Dowd v. A. Jenson, £2 2s 6d. DEFENDED OASES.

P. Moloughney v. Samuel Clarke; claim, £36 193. Mr Theo. Cooper for plaintiff, Mr Tyler for defendant. — This caso was heard on a previous Court day.and arose out of a partnership in con nection with a contract in the Mount Kden dis trict.—His Worship went over the particulars of tbe claim, and was of the opinion that plaintiff had not ostabllshed his claim.—Mr Coopor ac cepted a nonsuit. Costs, £6155. George Dunnet v. John Dunn; claim £38.—Mr Theo. Cooper for plaintiff, Mr B. Hesketh for defendant.—His Worship said there might be some difficulty in taking this case. It might take a longer time than anticipated, and aa Mr Macdonald waa likely to be here to-day. he might not be able to complete it, and by taking it fustioe might not be dene to the parties.—A good deal of disoussion followod, and it was suggested by plaintiff's count el that his Worship should act as arbitrator,—Mr Hesketh said he would rather go on with it if possible,—Finally the case was adjourned|for a fortnight. Alex. Agnew v. Samuel Falloon; claim, £12 2a 6d.—The claimant was an hot jlkeeper, and de posed that he lived at Lucas's Creek; that the amount was due for stores and drinks; he would deduct 10s tor drinks ; the other portion of the claim was for beef, mntton, but ter, and provisions; he claimed £1112s 6d — De fendant denied .that he was indebted; he had the goods, but paid for the clothes, etc.; he was an old Boldier, but was not to be done.—Plaintiff said defendant promised to pay on tbe receipt of his pension, instead of wtloh he got drunk with the money.—Defendant roc into a great pas slon.and used rough languatreuntll checked bythe Court; he did not have all the goods himself, and had a decided objection to pay 'or the clothea of other persons—Bis Worship went carefully over the account. Defendant was ex amined and admitted a portion of the claim, and disputed other of the items.—Judgment for plaintiff, £9155, costs £1 Os. This was aU tbe business.

PARIHAKA NEWS.

[FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.]

PUNGAREHU, Wednesday.

I visited Parihaka to-day. All was quiet. The site for the new camp is being | prepared, but though nico to the eye it Is not a healthy one. I mentioned that Titokowaru would be bound over to keep the peace. Should sureties be forth coming other charges will be pre ferred, as in his present mood his release would be fraught with danger to the settlers. Rangi will be detained under the West Coast Settlement Act, as he is a fanatic, and Te Whiti's chief supporter. The Maoris, in threes, will be allowed to return for stores by passes, those from the South signed by Hone Pihama and tbe officer at Opunake; from tbe North, by Tahana and Mr Pen nail; from the central bapus, by Mr Boberangi and the officer at Pungarehu. The passes must state on their face the ex press objeot of the visit. One hundred Armed Constabulary, under Captain Gudgeon, have marched to Opunake en route for Manaia, also escorting spare ammunition. The new road will be pushed on when the troops are settled.

PUNGAREHU, this day.

Nothing was done yesterday afternoon on account of wet weather. The movements of the troops have already been recorded. The removal of Titokowaru and Rangi puahoaho took place in the morning. There is absoluUly nothing new to record.

To-day's Proceedings.

PUNGAREHU, Thursday, noon.

The Taranaki mounted have just left for homo. No corps either of Volunteers or A.C. have done more service than these men during this short excitement. It is to be regretted that two of them had to be dismissed lately, for appropriating green stone ornaments, during the search for arms to the northwards, but a temptation ought not to have been thrown in their way. With regard to the loss of tbe natives in greenstone heirlooms, every day brings fresh revevelations. The natives of Pnnehu, the followers of Motu, are very sore indeed in respect to the seizure of their arms. They say they have always been loyal and kept aloof even from the peaceful protests, of Parihaka. It is reported that Koraeno visited Mr Parris this week, and asked him to have tbe land individualized, and re ceived in reply an intimation that this will be done, but that part would be taken for Euro pean occupation. The natives are in alarm at this. They say that on the inauguration of the Public Works policy of Vogel they were assured that loyalty would conserve to them their lands between Stoney River and Waiweranui, They remained loyal and the Royal Commission lately confirmed this pro mise, and yet Mr Parris now talks of taking tbe land lor European settlement. One native remarked yesterday that it was best for them ail to become sailors aud live on tbe sea for a dwelling place, for a home on land was denied them. Severe comments are made on Mr Parris sitting in judgment on Te Whiti and Tohu, who only lately accused him of being the cause of all the trouble, and pertinent remarks are now made as to the former attempts of Mr parris to acquire the land now threatened, as a private operation of his own, and his actual negotiation of a compensation award, supposed to be in alienably the property of this very man Komene, and sold by Parris to P. Baylcy. THE WASTE OF FOOD.

The Taranaki Volunteers are indignant at the wanton waste of the natives, growing crops now going on, and the failure of any attempt of the authorities to prevent it If the natives never return for the potatoes, wilful waste such as this deserves a famine in retribution, and by-and-bye Taranaki will be importing from Timaru as they did last year. It is pitiable to see the early shoots of spriging corn grazed upon and no efforts made to preserve them. Ten A.C. have left for Oakura. A few are to be stationed at Waitara,, and many at Manaia. Pnngarehu is just to have sufficient garrison to bold the block-house. Kahotu is to be abandoned, and Opunake to be head.quarters, andjthe largest number of Constabulary to be stationed at Parihaka. 1 p.m.

; Two natives have returned to the en trance, and turned off 20 bullocks and horses from their potatoes. It is very uncertain if they will be allowed to guard their crops, as the small whares lor shelter they had erected have been destroyed by the Constabulary. ' INTERVIEW WITH TE WHITI'S NEPHEW.

I have no hesitation in confirming my asser tion re the return of the natives. Those who have already made their appearance have been sent back by the natives now re sident at Parihaka, the reason given being that the enemy is still there, I have just interviewed th nephew of Te Whjti. There is no appearance of any inclination on the natives part to relinquish what they con sider their right to the might of Mr Bryce and the Europeans. The wbares of Waikato, lately nsed as prison houses for natives as they were arrested previous to deportation, were destroyed this morning, It is confidentially expected that Mr B ryce leaves to-morrow, for Pungarehu stores are being removed and bouses des troyed, but the contractor will continue to keep on his store as a depot for the supply of Parihaka, and ,of course will be adequately protected, [BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] PUJNGARERU, this day. The post at Kahotu was dismantled to day. The head-quarters are to be at Opunakc. It would be well to keep Eahotu both to watch Ngariaka and Fuugaure natives, and also to keep the road open. Many natives of New Plymouth and Waitara have taken to fishing. Provisions are not so scarce as prognosticated, Urenui being the only poor locality! NATIVE COMPLAINT.

The natives of Motu's place complain of their treatment re the seizure of arms. They say they have always been peaceful, and, if asked for arm?, would have given them up instead of their doors being broken ih and their places searched. Eratua stated that Mr Parris visited the pah on Tuesday, and told the natives the land would be cut up in alternate native and European blocks. I am told no alteration in the reserves will be made until the next meeting of the Cabinet, probably not until after the election; and Mr Parris was scarcely authorised to make the statement to men who have always been quiet. The memorable paddock at Pungarehu is now in potatoes. The native guards having been removed, cattle and horses are constantly in. It is a great pity to destroy good crop). The A.C. could easily now fence both sides of the road in a few days, and prevent the wanton waste. Only three companies of tbe A C. will remain at Parihaka, the remainder rood making from there to Manaia, catting the Strattord-:'punake line. Captain Levinson and cavalry have jusc marched for home, also a reinforcement of A.C., tor Pukerahe and Oakura.

«», 1.. (PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day.

TRIAL OF TE OTI,

To Oti was brought up this morning, charged with stealing articles from Messrs Fleming Brothers' house, at Rahotu. The evidence disclosed that some of the clothes were found on the prisoner when arrested. The prisoner was remanded till Wednes.• day.

PUNGAREHU, this day. The Mounted Rifles started on the return home at 9.15 this morning. Everything is quiet at Parihaka. Twelve of the Consta bulary have just left for White Cliffs. The weather has cleared up,

AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB.

Thb following handicaps have been do sla/ed by the Auckland Amateur Athletic Chib:-

Cs.va Cup, 100vDB.-Spry. soratoh; Davy, 11 yds; W.Blbbln, 2yds; Whita,4yds; T. Sibbln, syds; J. Sib nin, syds; Hartnett. syds; Watson, 6yds ; Stewart, 6}yds; Sims, 7iyaa; Williams, Byds; Charter, Byds; Montague, 9yds. _00YDS.-Spry, scratch; Davy, 3yds: W. Bibbln,_yda; White, 7yds; T. Sibbln, ?yds; J. Sibbln, Watson and Hartnett, 10yd« ; Sims, IU yds; Stewart, 13yds ; Williams and Charter, 15yds; Montague, 17yds. , _ _ - 300YO-.-Spry, soratoh; Davy, syds; W. Sib bin, 6yds; White. 9yds; T. Sibbin, 13yds; J, Sibbln. 15ydB; Watson and Hartnett, 15yds: Sims, 16yds; Stewart, IBrda; Williams, 19yds; Charter, 20ydsj Montague. 21yds. Huroles.—Spry, scratch: W. Sibbin and T* Bibbln. 3yds; J. Siobln, 4yds; White, 9yds '• Davy, 10yds; Watson, 14yds; Gould, 15yds. I.OOOtds. — Waters, scratoh ; Kinder. 15yds; 'I>eß,22yds; Browo, 30yds; Clayton,3syds; Yon Stnrmer, 50yds. Qoartbr-mii._!. — Phuoojr, scratch; Waters, 2yds: Davy, syds; W. Sibbln, 7yds; Lees and Brown, lOyda; Watson. 14yds; White, 15yds; Sin s, Williams and Webster, 18yds; Kinder, 7yds; Young, 25yds; Montague, 28yds; Chap man, 30ydf. Acceptances close at the club-room, on Monday, 28th instant, from 8 to 9 p.m.

CABLEGRAMS.

IRkutkr's Telegrams.]

THE CHOLERA AT MECCA. ALEXANDRIA, November 22. Intelligence is to hand from Mecca that the deaths from cholera in that city have lately greatly decreased, and the epidemic is believed to be gradually disappearing. THE SUEZ MAILS. LONDON, November 21. The homeward Australian mails, which left Melbourne on October 12th, were de livered in London to-day, LONDON WOOL SALES. LONDON, November 22, The fourth series of wool sales oper.ed to day with a good attendance of home -and foreign buyers. The first catalogue con tained 4,100 bales, for which there was animated bidding, with good prices for scoured and crossbred wool, as a rule at one penny to one penny half-penny higher than at the close of the last sales. The present series of auctions will close on the 10th December.

AUSTRALIAN.

ARREST OF AN OFFICIAL. SYDNEY, November 23. An official in the Lands Office has been arrested, and charged with defalcation. WAGGA WAGGA CUP. SYDNEY, November 23. The Wagga Wagga Cup was run for to. day and won by the Hon. James White's Martindale. NEW ZEALAND COAL COMPANY MELBOURNE, November 23.' The applications for shares in the We»t port (New Zealand) Coal Company (Limited) are being freely received by the company's brokers. The share list closes on the 30th inst.

FIRE THROUGH KEROSENE EXPLOSION.

(BY TKLKGBAPH.-PBESS ASSOCIATION.)

DUNEDIN, this day. Two cottages at Caversham were burned down this momiog. The lire was caused by the explosion of a kerosene lamp at ten o'clock last night. Ihe neighbours thought they had put it out, but at three o'clock tbe names burst out and spread with great rapidity, some of the inmates getting severely burned in eflecting their escape! Morrison's house, in which the fiie started, }?-_-??"_? f°r£20°- Hobson's,adjoining,tor £2/5 in the National.

ELECTION NOTES.

Sir George Grey will address the electors of City East again to.merrow (Friday) night at the Lome-street Hall. There isV big programme of speechesfor that evening, Mr Moss having invited tbe electors of Parnell to meet him in St. Sepulchre's school-room, Symonds • street, and Mr Thwaites being booked for the Temperance Hall at 7.30, to address the electors of City North.

At a meeting of MrJ.M. Clark's supporters last night, a statement of the promises of support, and expressions of a desire on the part of electors that he should become a candidate for the representation of City East, wQre submitted to Mr Clark, and he consented to bejoiaced in nomination. He will call a meeting of electors shortly. ■ Mr Gordon met the electors oof East Tamaki at the Flat Bush public schol on Tuesday evening, Nov, 22nd. Mr R, Stimpson occupied the chair. After Mr Gordon had explained his views and answered questions, it was proposed by Mr McGee and seconded by Ur Carter, that a vote of confidence be given Mr Gordon. Carried unanimously. There was a good attendance of electors, and a general feel ing, of satisfaction was expressed at the tenor cf the candidate's addresi.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day.

.COL. 1 eimble aodressed the elector* in town last evening, when he reviewed the events of last session. He commented at great length on the conduct of members en gaged in "stonewalling," and declared him self a strong supporter of the weeent Goi vernment. A vote ot thanks and confidence was carried.

CAMBRIDGE, this day. Four candidates were nominated, viz. • Major Te Wheoro, Hamiore Mangakabiu' Wm. Hughes (half-caste), and Mita Karaka

WATERFORD, this day.

Mr William Kelly has passed through here after prosecuting his canvass through the Thames portion of the electorate. He received a vote of confidence at Paeroa, Awahoa, Waitekauri, and Waihi, and seems to be a favourite candidate amongst the mining population.

PORT ALBERT, this day. At Wharehine, on, Tuesday, a vote of confidence in Mr Seymour George' was moved by Rev. K. Brookes, seconded by Mr Stevenson, and carried unanimously. At Tauhoa, on Wednesday, the Rev, Mr Parker proposed, and Mr Green seconded, and it was carried unanimously, '«That Mr Seymour George having consistently and earnestly, represented this electorate in the past, we pledge him our hearty support in the future." '

RUSSELL; this day. . At the nomination to-day for Maori member, the following were nominated :— Honi Mohi, Tawhai, Harini, Taiwhangaand Hare Kewiti. The show of hands was in favour of Taiwhanga, but it is thought that Honi Mohi will go in, ihottgh Taiwhanga may press him close. . . .

WAIPU, this day.

Mr G. E. Alderton addressed a numer. onsly attended meeting of electors in tho central school-house last night. Consider* iug the threatening appearance of the even ing—rain coming down in torrents by the appointed hour, 7 p.m.—the attendance was good, the room being fall. Mr H. Matthews was, voted to the chair. Mr Alderton, who appeared with his arm in a sling—the result of a fall from his horse on last Saturday while proceeding to the Wai roa to address tbe electors there—was re ceived with applause. He spoke for an hour and a half, and was loudly applauded during his discourse. At the conclusion a number of questions were put by the elec tors. A vote of confidence was moved by Mr A. Fraser—" That thistneeting has full confidence In Mr Alderton "—and was seconded by Mr & McDonald. No amend ment being put, the motion was carried nem. con.. ,

NAPIER, this day. Nominations for the East Coast Maori electoral district are : tfsnare Tomoana, William Kodgers (half-caste), WI Peri, Parelini, and Ntata.

MINING NEWS.

Succiss.—The mine manager reports ; Since my last report I have got about Boxs of specimen gold. The reef Is getting more like what it was in the level above, and the gold floor than it waa lower down in the stopes in the main level going south. Tbe ground is easier. There is no obange In the reef since last report. Loose pros pects of gold in every breaking down. Nothing seen In the stone. The Low Level: There Is nothing fresh to record. The contractor is making good progross.—Peter Rwd, Novem ber 21st, 1881. -

Hopeful.—The following telegram waß re ceived to-day:—" Obtained 301bs.good specimens. More gold shewing.—X. Howse, manager." Queen of Beauty.—The manager, rejiorto. under date November 22, that many imp_ove ments, including necessary repairs, have been effected in the mine during the week. The several bad places in the winding shaft have been repaired, and the cages are now working satisfactorily.

WAIUKU R.M. COURT.

THOHSDAY, 17TH NOV., 1881. (Before T. Jackson, Esq., R.M.)

Aixkokd Miticio-s WooNniNO.-Mr P. Weisheimer, of Awitu, was oharged by a natt*B, under " The Malicious Injuries to Property Act, 1867," with maliciously wounding a horse by shooting.—Mr Laishley appeared as counsel for defendant,—After hearing evidence for tbe prosecution and defence, the Information wns dismissed with costs against the informant—the native. Pound Rescue Mr D. Evitts waa charged by Mr P. Gleeson with this offonoe, but the in formations were dismissed.

Moobb v. AnoiPHo.—This was to recover two debts by defendant to plaintiff tor goods supplied.—Mr Laishley appeared for plaintiff, and judgment was given for plaintiff with costs. , Flexham v. Tubnan.—This wasan action for Soods supplied. —Mr Laishley appeared for ofondant. The plaintiff was nonsuited, With costs aeainst the plaintiff. Gleeson v. Kvrrrs.—This was an action for damages for oattle trespass. — Mr Laisnley appeared for plaintiff.—Judgment was given tor plaintiff for 10s, and coats 10a 6d. . Horn v. Christman.—This waa an notion for horse hire.—Judgment was given for plaintiff, tor £1 and costs. ]'.-!-■•., ■*::■."

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. THURSDAY. NOVEM&sA 84.



gpeoial Aavertisementa j QHOULD BE TAKEN ' < ADVANTAGE OF. '■; To Parents and guardians. someth no worth knowing The New Zealand £Jlothing Factor* ARE NOW SELLING! SPECIAL LINES OF BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING AT WONTOn-TOLLY LOW PR-CBS. Superior Fitting, Superior Work mar.shlp. and First-class Materia--. * Auokland Branch : QUEEN-STREET (Opposite Theatre Royal), i • And at Albert-street Thames. j,j*n__s_MONß. Branch Manager. •jjIIEEI JIIRBM JjIIREMI SALVAGE HI ,WE SHALL BRING FORWARD TO morrow (friday), An Immense Ijot of Remnants ; (SMOHIiV Damaokd ny Watbb)! Also, A LOT OF HOSIERY. SHOP BARLY, AS WE ARE CROWDED IN THE AFTERNOON. Samuel Coombes & Co., THB NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING & DRAPERY COMPANY, * 86, QUEEN.STREET] AUCKLAHBi'



Bpeoial Advertisements. SPECIAL QALE OF TJURST-CLASS CUMMER QOODS. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. US- A GREAT SALE *SJ OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Will be held on the premises of J, CO3GRAVE & CO., QUKKN-STREBT. AUCKLAND, TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), 25TH INSTANT. It will be perhaps surprising to many that we adopt tho present courso at this season ot the year, but we do It on principle alone. First: To counteract the influence brought to boar on the publio in theso extraordinary times. Second: To give tho inhabitants the benefit of some very extensive Shipments, as well as large purohases ( made at auction. And third: To let the people of Auckland sco where they oan got the best' value for their money. The Duty on all Manchester Goods being re duced by 101 per cent, and being large purchasers lately, this reduction will be a great boon to Housekeepers and the public in genoral. No Goods will be Entered during the Sale. CASH MUST BE PAID FOR ALL PUR OHASKB. X pOSGKAVE & QO„ QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. tar WAREHOUSE CLOSED TO-DAY. pRICKET! QRICKJSTI LAWN TENNIS 1 LAWN TENNIS I The undersigned havo ju.t received from Kngland,T-Or s.fl. Rotomahana, Ckickkt bats. Halls, Stumps, Leg Guards, Gauntlets, nets, Cricket Kulks, Cricketers' Guides, Scoring Boohs, Tennis Nets, Poles, Rackets, Balls, Tennis Rules, E. PORTER & CO., QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, Auokland. J" UNCTION DRAPERY WARE. HOUSE. WILLIAM E. BRIDGMAN'S GENUINE CHEAP CLEARING CASH SALE WILL CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY, November SOth, FURTHER REDUCTIONS:-— A Large Lot of Remnants to clear eff at reduced prices, being about half usual price Anioe lot of this season's Ladies' Black Silk Jackets, bought a job, handsomely trimmed, from 21s, all marked at half price; 150s Jackets for 75s Ladies' Black Silk Dolmans,7os,f or 37s 6d Lot of Arnold's Frilllngs, 6d card, worth 2a Large lot of White Handkerchiefs, in fanoy boxes, Is 9d. worth 3s Ladies" Underclothing to clear, half prico Umbrellas, in great variety, from Is id Large lot of Muslin and Net Curtains, from is lid pair Splendid assortment of Boys' Suits, all styles, from 9s 6d Men's Clothing in great variety Boys' and Men's Hosiery, Shirts. So., at clearing pricos. LAST FORTNIGHT OF WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN'S CHEAP CASH SALE. TUST RECEIVED, Per Steamer, AND NOW BEING SHOWN, LATEST STYLES IN Jj/fILLINERY, "hi ANTLES, JTICHUS, Ladies' (Costumes. CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, In Great Variety of Styles and Materials. Children's and Ladies' HOSIERY. MILNE AND OhOYOE, Queen and Wkllesley-steeets, auckland. 1 v St uPEN E D. Ex ' Zealandia ' and Locn Cree.' Carpets, magnificent patterns Made especially for THB MELBOURNE EXHIBITION, NEW PATTERNS LINOLEUM New Shipment IRON VENETIAN BLINDS, The Blind or the Period. These Blinds will not warp, and do not require repainting; they are the only perfeot Blinds made. " NEW PATTERNS DRAWING-ROOM SUITES. INSPECTION INVITED. TTT INKS AN D CTALL, Wholesale and Retail cabinetmakers and upholsterers, ,- and carpet warehousemen, shortland-strk-It. QPLENDID ASSORTMENT © oir SATEENS, PRINTS, AND GALATEAS NOW OPEN. BPRING AND"SUMMER, 1881. Wo have just received a Large Shipment of DRESS GOODS, dlreot from the Manu facturers and made expressly for tjs. therefore we are in a better position than ever to supply you with a really good Dress at a very low price. GARLICK & CRANWELL. THE CO-OPERATIVE CASH SYSTEM is now firmly established, and we shall continue our Drapery and Clothing Busi nesa. only on Co-OP-HA-iva principles. NEW GOODS IN DRESS DEPART MENT. Silk finished Lustres, BriMantines and • Alpacas iv j Persian and Cyprus Cords - ■ ' f Norwloh Poplins and Angolas French All-wool Foul _ Cashmere Serges Do do Poplins and Satin Clotbs Do do Elastic Beiges and Car melites , , Do do Cashmere. and, iVlcugna Cloths Melanges. Stripes, Checks, .and Fanoy Po kins Ombr6 and Melltas in all shade?, suitable for Trimmings. ' TDLACK JT4RESS QOODS.: Splendid Value 11 '•' j < ■ French Merinoes and Cashmeres B'aok Lustres, Serges and Beiges Crape Cloths, Coburgs Russell, Persian and Cyprus Cords Indian Qashmerea ; r, .■ - , _ ~» The New Cherry-dye Silk-finished Double Warp Brilllantlne. The New Spring Bolton Dress Sheetings Cream Clotbs, Oatmeal Cloths Sateens, English Cambrics Idra Cloths in all shades Reversible Printed DeLalnes and Alex andras Pym'a Irish Ponlins Rich Blaok and Coloured Gros Grains Bros dv Mondes, Gros dv Pays China, Pongees and Japanese, Trimming Bilks in ah the leading shades. SPiSCIALII Tho New French Satin Oatmeal Cloth for The Only line In this market 69 dozen Sample Summer Hosiery now being Cleared at Job Prices. 6 dozen Pure Silk Shirts, 6a 6d; worth 163 6d NEW GOODS IN FANCY DBPaRT MENT. Ombre Satins, Nets, Ties and Ribbons Chenille Fisohus, Collarettes and Frlng Ladles' Fancy Lace Collars Cream and White Laces Lace and Silk Jersey Gloves and Mitt Dress Cords and Girdles, Coloured Black Fancy and Plain Hosiery ~_• -A ... , GARLICK & CRANWELL, City Hall, Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland



Wou-k's Aromatic Sobmdam Sohnapf s.to Induco the destruction and prevent tho im oroper use of their wrappers and labels, and thus further protect the Pubio Maine*fraud and deception, have enclosed In the wrappers. or under ho label on the quart bottles, since Ist Ootobor, 1878, and continue to enclose in kvkry DAY'S PAOKINS THHOtJQBOOT THB VKAR _ H REE ill ORDERS, whioh aro drawn upon the undersigned, and which will be cashed by them on presentation. To secure these Gifts, the Publio must be oarefu to ask for, and acoept nothing but, the Genuine Udolpho Worn. b a Schnapps, with our namo upon the top label, M. MOBS & Co. Wynyard Lano. Sydney



Latest Novblty. —Iron Bedsteads with N ickel-plated Mountings, muoh handsomer than tho brass, and free from the risk of tarnishing. These superior-class Bedsteads were first shown In Australia at the Melboutne Exhibition, and Messrs Garlick and Cranwell, who are always to the fore in obtaining tho latest improvements at once sent for a supply, whioh have arrived in the Hermlone. and are now on view at the City Hall Arcade, both in Fronoh and Half-testers. They have also lust received a fresh shipment of White and Black Sheepskin Hearth Rugs and Mats. Stair Carpets. Tapestry and Brnsseils Carpets, Folding Iron Chair Beds, various blzcs cheap Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, &c A fresh lot of Patent Spring Blind-rollers, now patterns in Linoleum, and some second-quality Linoleum they can sell at same prico as Oilcloth. AU kinds of Household Furniture, Bedding, Carpets, &c„ kept in stook. Furnish yonr bouse from the City Hall Furnishing Arcade, Queen Btreet, Auckland.—Garllok and. Cranwell Proprietors -Advt.) ,'i



Gas consumers are reminded that to morrow is the last day on which discount is allowed on gas and coke accounts,