SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY JtVKNIRfI. Christina, schooner, Kvanaon, bom i™seu Mazeppa, Bchooner, Armttrong, Bom Karotong* Looogana, barqae. White, from tlober t

Agnes Donald, schooner, Murray, from Attu taki Norval, schooner, Kdwards, from Russell Griffln, achoQner, Bishop, from Kussell

TO-DAY. Southern Cross. Mission echooner, Bongard, from Norfolk Island

IMPORTS.

Per Mazeppa, from Rarotongaand AHntakt. U tons copra, 30 bales cotton, 2000 gallons whale oil, 57 bnndles dried baninas, 65 bags beche 08 iher, iOflo pineapples, and 162,000 orangoj. Por Agnes Itonald from Karotonga-40 tons oopra, 8 bags beohe-do-mor, i bags fungus, 1 ton cotton seed, 27 paokages sundries. Per r oons?ar.a, trom Hobart: 1815 bags bark, 68 cart shafM, 7COO rails, 30.000 palings. 630 cases jam, Gl bundles willows, 1 caeo leather.

INWABS3 Coistwibe.—Griffin, from Russell, ■With 80 tons coal; Bessy, from Kennedy Bay, with 21,800 feet timber; Columbia, from Russell, wilh 77 tons coal; Norval, from RuBSeU, with 80 tona coal: OpotiU. from Opotiki: Foor Slaters, from Mahnrangi, with 36 tons firewood; South Carolina, from Barrier, with 10 tona wood: Morning Light, from Cabbage Bay, with 18,000 feet timber; Christina, from Rusiell, with 86 tona coal.

Outwards Coabtwiss.—Ocean, for Russell; Bessy, for Kennedy Bay; *our Slstors. for Maharanul; -outh Carolina, for Barrier : Mora ine Unlit, for Tairua; Fairy, for Tairua ; Ellen, for Waihefce.

The s.g Te Aiian left Giaborne for this port at 11am. yesterday, but had not arrived Dp to the time at which wo went to press.

The schooner Agnus Donald arrived from Altntakt yeteri&y. Hh-j left tho Islands on November U, had llsht breezes E.S.R. for two (lajrp, then light and baffling winds to Int. 34 3. and loner. 178 W. Hail lino easterly and S,B. weather, with the exception of two days thick before making Cuvier on Friday afternoon; got becalmed off Mercury until Saturday afternoon, slnca thea fresh. W. and W.N.W. winds uctll •nlTal.

The cutter Opotiki arrival from Bar of Plenty ports this morning. Tho master reports that on 'ioesday last the natives at To Kaha got atnongat a school of B-xty sperm whales, and captured four. Prior to thla the natives had made several good captures, and cent the result np by tho cutter, in the shape of 23 casks of humpback: oil. The Opotiki also brings 57 bags maize, 38 hides, and 3 balea wool.

The schooner Maeeppa arrived from an Island cruise on|3aturday. She left Raratonga on November 1} for At tn taki. to load fruit. Left Aitatakl fcjr Auckland on November 16. with light trade winds, which were carried for three days. From thonco until making the land on Friday night, light variable winds and calms. With One weather. Dealing np the gulf had heavy squalls of wind and rain.

The barque Loongana arrived from Hobart on Blttarday evening. She is in chargo of Cap tain White, who reports :—Lett Hobart on Nov. Wand cleared the land the same night; had moderate E. and N.K. winds until the 33rd, thenoe strong E.S.B. winds until the 30th: •Ighted North Cape at 2 p.m. on the 2nd. Had moderate W. winds until arrival, at 10 p.m.

The mission schooner boathern Cross, Captain Bongard. arrived from a ornise this morning. Wo are Indebted to Mr Hognett, mate, for the following account ot the round trip:-Left Auckland on Joiy 4th, and had a qnick run sf 3 dan to Norfolk Island. Left Norfolk Island on the 12th, and arrived at Mengone on tho 15th. Ejeft game day. and oaUed at Arrash and Maowa (Now Hebrides). Proceeded to Mota «nd thence to Torres Island. Found all well at Santa Crnz and left for tho Solomons on Jnly 3Ut, arriving on AnRDSt sth. Thence went to Florida where we saw H.M.S. Cormorant Called at the several stations of the group and found everything quiet. Took up Bishop Sel wyn and Key Mr Palmer at 8011, and landed them at Meralava (3tar Islands) (in Sept. 18th. Revisited all stations on return voyage, leaving the Bishop at 801 l on October 39. Called at Norfolk Inland on November 23th, and left for Auckland on the 39th November. Had calms for two days, and for the rest of tho voyage fresh westerly breezes, arriving at Kohimara mara anchorage, at \ o'clock this morning. Passengers :-Ber. Mr and Mrs C. Bice, and family 0) Mlaa Ramos, and Mrs Peorde. Tbe mission schooner will remain in harbour until about April next.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DKPARTCRKS. Ifscgregor, s.s., Amodeo, for Wanganui and war ports L*ll& Kookh, a.s, Robertson, for Raglan

The s.B. Lalla Kookh left for Banian at 5 p.m. yesterday, conveying 60 bags and 10 sacks flour. 15 packages sugar, 3 kegs and 8 oases spirits, 3 cases ale, and 12 packages sundries.

' The s.s. Macgrogor left at 3 o'clocc on Satni' day afternoon for Wanganni and intermediate ports, with 33 doors, 5 cases stationery, 6 coses end 3 trunks boots, 10 bales epontlng, 20 mats augar, 12 bags rice, 30 coses salmon, GOO drain pipes, 13 cases fruit, 5 orates and 5 tierces -crockery, 8 packages saßhes, and 137 cases and Wokagea sundry merchandise.

Tho s,B. Penguin Is due from the South, with tho Outward San Francitoo mall, early to morrow morning. She la announced to return South at It a.m. tho same day. Latest train from Auckland, for passengen going South, 8.10 ajru

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wbllikoton, yesterday. ' Arrived: Eliza Mary, from Napier. Sailed: PonguiD, D.B. tor Northern ports. Passengers for the Manukaa:— Mr and Mrs Cell, Mr and Mrs Grsbara, Dr Hector, Messrs I'.eid, Donald- San, Graham, Stevenson, Woods, and Ball. Climred ont: Wairoa. ship, for London, with a cugo of wool and tallow.

Mail Notice.

Mails wiii Clobb as Undeb.— Tnia Oat. I For Tairna, per Fairy, at i p.n>. I For Russell, Kawakowa, Wangaroa, and Mongonnl, per Welllngtan, at t p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotiki, per Glenelg, at i p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 P.m. iv TtreaDAY, Bth instant. For Pott Fiftroy, per waterllly. at 8 a.m.l For Taranaii and Southern ports, nor Penguin, at 3 a.m. i For Walwera, Kawan, Omaha, and Matakasa, per Roao Casey, at 10 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at noon Per B.s, City of Sydney, as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign Woet Indies, all p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a-m, Latelotters bearing an extra fee of sixpence. In addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer np to the time of sailing. „, This mall will be due In London on Tues day. January 17,1892. __ , For Ru3seU and Kawakawa, por Te Anau, For Whangarei Heads, Walpu. Whangarel, and Mangapai, per Argylo. at i p.m. * For Talma, per Catharina Borrodale, at * p.m. TatrasDiT. Bth instant. Per B.S. To Anau as follow :— For India, China, Japan,Moditeranoan Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 8 a.m. For Gisborne, Napier. Southern porU, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindial. for letters, He., specially co prepaid and addressed, at 9 a.m. For newspapers, at S s.m. For money orders, and registered letters, the previous evening at 1 o'clock. s. b. 8138. OhleC PostmMtori Chief Pestoffloe. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

December 5,1851. St. Paul's Church—Organ Recital, 8 p.m. Otahuhn Publio HaU-Kotertainment, 8 vJOh Masonic Hotel-Lodge Art Monthly Meeting, gp.ro. Temperance Hall-Entertslnnxmt for Benefit ot Hospital and Old People's Kefnge, 8 p.m. Albert Hall-SnppiSrters of 81r George Grej'i Candidature for City Kaat, T. 30 p.m. Supporters ot Mr J. A, Tote's CandWafito f; * Eden, Excelsior Hall, 8 p.m. Mr J. |M. Clark's | Committee, Committee Room, High-street, 7.30 p.m. Mr Reader Wood and Electors of if don, Mount Albert Hall, 8 p.m. Mr Willi«m Laing and Electors of Cltr West, St. James's Mall, 8 p.m. Mr W. J. Hurst and Electors ot Waltemata, Helensvlllo Publio Hall, 3 p. m. Subscrlbara to Auckland Reformatory and Women's Honvs, llr Herepath'a oftlco, I cm.

Birth.

BINDON.-OB the «th ultimo, at Parnell, tho wife Of W. V. Bindon of a daughter. M AUKS.—On December 2nd, Mrs. F. W, Marks of a son. WILSON.-On November 30, at the residence of N. McCulsky, Hotaon-stroet, the wlfo of James Wilson, of Warkworth, Mahurangi, ot a son.

Death.

BINDOX.-On the 4th December, Kate Mary, infant daughter ot W. V. and X, M. Bindon.

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

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1881.

For tho cause that Jmlu auii anca, For the wiock that nttdj resistaoc For tho future in the distance And the good that "wo can do.

A fiebt glance at the list of candidates for CiTvr West gives on« the idea that there ought to be amplo choice for the electors. The second glance, however, shows the choice to be very limited, when fitness for the position is accepted as tho criterion, Applying this teat, we may easily reduce, by one half, the number front which the electors have to make their selection. To that end we shall tako the claims of Mr Lsing first. It mast bo confessed that more difficulty has been experienced in obtaining any intelligent reason why he is in the field at all than we have experienced in the case ot any of the other*. He Is a new light in the political world, and if we do not over-value the average intelligence of the City West voter, his little glim will be snuffed out as suddenly as it appeared. No one seems to know very much about him, bat so much as doth appear tends to (how that bis qualifications consist ot a two yean' residence in Auckland, following the occu pation of painter, tho smattering of political education he might be able to pick np in that time from the newspapers, the exercise of some kind of office in the Primitive Metho dist Sunday school, rranklin Road, some practice as a local preacher, unlimited garrulity, and the boundless cheok of a "new chum," If these ba all the rudiments of political education asked for by a great city electorate in selecting one of its chief rulers and law-makers, why God help New Zealand 1 The name of Sir Laing may bs scored off the paper without any further ada, The second name which must be struck out, though for different reasons, is that of Mr Alexander Fleming. Mr Fleming is one of the oldest settlers in Auck land, and has had experience of public life in the City Council. Ho has more personal friends in the constituency than any «f the other candidates, bnt his best friunds are those who have endeavonred to dUinade him from the step he has taken. They are very numerous. Possessed naturally of only very ordinary intellectual gifts, indifferently educated, incapable of putting a dozen sentences together gram matically, or of finding good ideas for half a-dozen—Mr Fleming's error has been in mistaking State affairs tor parish politics. A've ry good man to look after roads and channels, he is about as capable of coping at Wellington with the representatives of the South as he wonld be of telling the differences between the political economy of John Stuart Mill and the old French Economists, if indeed hi) ever heard of those worthies. Ittakessovenyeara'apprenticoship to make a good mechanic, but in the opinion of some persons, apparently, neither political experience, nor a knowledge of the very rudiments of the science of Govern ment is necessary to equip a ruler and law maker of a rising nation. We have 3 Very great regard for Mr Fleming personally, but, if be reflects at all, he will see that his presence in Wellington as a representative of the City of Auckland wonld neither con duce to his own comfort nor the well-being ot his'constitutents. 'He will accordingly withdraw his name, and so save the electors from (he painful duty of striking it out.

1 lie choice thus becomes reduced to the Rev, Dr. Wallis and Mr J. M. .uargaville, and whatever else may be urged against these gentlemen, it cannot be said that they lack either education, experience, oratorical powers, or the qualifications for making a very, presentable appearance in the House of Representatives as members for the City of Auckland. We imagine that all votes given oa public, as distinguished from private and personal grounds, will be divided exclusively between these two candidates. It iemains, .therefore, in pursuit of the mode of pro cedure hitherto adopted, to examine their pact records, both being men who hare taken part in public life—Mr Dargaville soino years ago, Dr. Wallis very recently. Dr. Wallia's career is most familiar to the electors, and we venture to say that it will not be regarded with satisfaction by any section of thsm. Should he succeed in getting in once more, it will only be because he has taken care, in the midst of general disloyalty, embarrassment, and abuse of his party, to give a reluctant party rote when pressed into a corner. In every other respect he has systematically and persistently misrepresented City West. The constituency is peculiarly a working man constituency, and yet Dr Wallw, not- , withstanding his protest at a recent meet ing that " his father was a working man and his mother also," has steadily opposed every cause in which the sympathies and in terests of working men wete bound up. The universal feeling in favour ot the linii. tation 'of the influx of Chinese into the colony he Renounced as a cry made only by the loafers of New Zetland and fomented by a truckling press. Nor did he disguise" the fact that his desire for the unrestricted im. migration of Asiatics was for the deliberate

purpose of lowering tho rate of wages, and impoverishing tbe industrial sections of the community. To make this 'clear, We quote from "Hansard "ono passage of a speech delivered by him in the House of Represen tatives on tin Bthof JalylSSO-—

No doubt the presence of largo numbers of Chinese here would tehd t > reduce wages and also to tower the standard of living; aid it would tako away a largo amount of employment from working men, but that Was an argument which told against all kinds of immigration. Wort they to prevent the in troduction ot Scotchmen, Englishmen, and Irishmen because it would tend to reduce wages; that argument would net do ac all. Thote must ba competition In this world If they were to have freedom, progress, and prosperity, and ha welcomed competition from all quarters. I Again. Urey were told that tho presence of a' considerable number of Chines* would lower; the standard of living j perhaps it ftofcl* not bo. a bad thing if the standard wera Idwered. He did not grrnigo any n( Ihs working classes all the comforts Which they, opuld get; but all things considarod, he believed that as mnon Injury was done by a high standard of living and over-feeding ajj was over cKm Dr a nigh standard of drinking.

More recently—only last session—he ap pears as the champion of the special taxa tion of the working classes to pay tbe interest on railways, wnfcfe have chiefly benefitted property-ttwtfira—aa though the enormous additions made to an already execssiv* GSstoma tariff fn the previous session were not enough-. Thin speech was delivered on the 20th of Juno last, and we again quote a "passage from. " Hansard " : —

How did the tallway policy Inaugurated ten yean ago KTeot onr masters—a numerous class In thn com muni ty—l mean the working: classes I 1 lay it has prerented wages from being lowered to a large extent. It has raised wages 30 or 50 per cent. In many parts of the colony. If It be tine that this railway policy has «n?rmous!y raised tha wages of tho labourers, artisans, and 'the narking classes gcneraVf, the logioal con clusion Is that Me vorkittg chassis ought to be specially rated for. the support of these rail ways. "

On the queition of local industries, Er Wallis has equally misrepresented thu con stituency. He maintains that the national industries of the colony are agricultural, and that fodplo who cannot establish other iEisStries, competing against the low wages and low living in England, 'without assistance from the pftlicy of the country, should go ahinuie-Hplittiug, farming, or into some tinier bucolic pursuit —ignoring alto gethor the fact that thousands ef traaeimcn and mechanics have been induced to come here by tbe reprMento'tiomi of the Govern ri'ient, arid tliat these people can by their skill fa their own handicrafts contribute to the wealth of the colony, but would starve at a pursuit tor which, neitiw fey physical constitution nor 'training are they adapted. Bat a.still, met* fatal objection, to our mind, is Dr Wallia'a treachery to the educa tion Bys'tem of the country. Upon univer sal education the whole future of the de mocracy depends, and Dr Wallis has con tinuously, and despite all warnings, acted in » way to Cndangor tke maintenance of that xyu'em, which is now the pride of New Zealand. We should, however, think (ess of this if Dr Wallis were honest and manly in bis opposition. Woadmiie a bold, manly opinion, however opposed it nay be to onr own. But Dlr Wallis shuflles and equivocate* ) he will neither dehno his own views nor give a direct answer to a definition propounded by another i but in the House of Representatives he has voted systematically against what Is unquestion ably the predominating view of Uity West, extenuating his conduct, when called to account, by subterfuges that arc- Unworthy of a straightforward man. His statement that he seconded Sir William Fox'b motion for Bible residing "only pro forma" is of this kind. It is not worth while to review at greater length his innumerable and notorious inconsistencies, notably his riding into Parliament on the cry of the " needy and greedy members" who voted them selves an additional payment for a long session, and immediately after his election going in heart and soul for a permanent in crease in the honorarium. We cannot help thinking that if grave laches like these are over-looked by n constituency the electors have not much to complain of if they seme day lind their beat interests sacrificed to whims which might be worthy of a political Mrs Gum midge—we are indebted for this happy phrase to aa ardent admirer of the doctor's —but are not at all appropriate to the spirit of the times. Still Dr wallis is infinitely preferable to either of the two candidates already reviewed, because he has gathered tome political experience as member for City West; he has been an ardent student of the art of Government; is thoroughly ac quainted with tho best political writers ; iaan educated man with good natural ability and speaking power; has a touch of Scottish humour, and would do no discredit to the intelligence of his constituency in any part he may take in (he dobatcs of the House of .Representatives*

It remains for us now to look at the other candidate, Mr J. M. Dargaville. Ilia poli tical career commenced in the days of Pro vincial institution^ When he contested the Superintcndency against the late Mr John Williamson and Mr H. H. Lnsk. On that occasion he rather surprised most people by heading tbo poll with a considerable majority Id the city, though defeated in the country districts. He subsequently sat in the Provincial Council, and once, several years ago, contested City West for the General Assembly, and waa defeated. He is a man of tremendous energy and " go," a good speaker, and has for many years profeiscd advanced Liberal principles, in cluding a preference for a land over a property tax.' Ho was chiefly instru metital in opening up the timber industry of Wairoa nrer, and has been a very large employer of labour, treating his men liberally. He is favourable to the foator ingof local industry, has extensile com mercial experience, having been, at in tervals, both merchant and bank manager. He ia a strong secularist in education, and has fought bard in the past for the existing system. He has generally made a bid for popularity by a profesiion of Radicalism. The reason he has not gained a firmer hold on the people ii the perpetration of one or two very stupid things, and a suspicion that, like Dr. Wallis, he is a little bit slippery. Hi* long withdrawal from politics makes it impossible to follow bis record so closely as we can do that of Dr. Wallis. ttever having eat in the House of Representatives, his entrance there would be on introduction of new blood; but he posteues all the qualifications for making his mark there if he chooses to use his opportunities aright. His undoubted soundness on the education question is a tower of strength on his side at this juncture, when a powerful opposi tion to the national system i» growing up in the country, and is sympathised with by a majority of the present Ministry. In Mr Dargaville, the city would undoubtedly get an active and capable representative with good business talents—one well able to fight Auckland's battles, and having 10 whole some a respect for popular opinion as not to do anything very outrageously opposed to the current sentiment. Though we are by no means prepared to agree with his political programme in its entirety, and regard him as a member of Parliament with those reservations which we should be bound to make in respect of any man who lias never occupied that posi tion and is to far untried, v.c are inclined to think that even if a less suitable alterna < tlve wete available the electors should punish the misrepresentation of Dr. Wallis by leaving him out of the House. If they take care to attend Mr Dargaville's meeting to-morrow night, and obtain from him distinct pledges on essential points, we believe they will secure by bis election a very good member indeed.. We have no faith in men who promise everything that is asked them —a man who promises reck lessly is invariably one who performs loosely ; and a firm open refusal is ofteu the best guarantee of fulfilment where a pledge has been obtained. On great questions of public policy, however, the electors have a right to know that a candidate will repre sent their interests. With such assurances obtained, they will act wisely in voting for Mr Dargaville.

The near approach of polling-day renders it necessary for us to pass more quickly under review the remaining suburban seats, in redemption' of onr promise. Having dealt to-night with City West, the last of the city constituencies-, we shall to-morrow review Eden and WAITEMATA, and on Wednesday, Parnbll and Manukau.

Despite onr warning paragraphs we"are still deluged with election letters for and against candidate?. We must repeat that such communications can only obtain publicity as advertisements.

The monthly nice ting; of the Auckland Domain Board, which should hare been held to-day, lapsed for want of a quorum,

Dr Kenderdine occupied the chair la«t evening at the service in the Theatre Royal, and Mr Salter delivered the address.

Applicants for shares in Fisher and Co. Limited, are reminded that the 7th inst. is the last day on which applications for shares can be received.

To tho Editor: Sir,—ls it illegal for wagers to be made on a handball match ? Ca*.anyone be punished under the new Gamisg Act for wagering ?—I am, &c., Sportsman.—LThere ia no penalty for private betting, but any petson keeping a house or room for betting purposes is liable under tho Act.-Ed, E.S.]

Mr G. S. Graham-, District ttraild Master, although suffering froni & sprain, will be present at the opening of tire new Masonic. Hall t6-in'orrd\v. The crcfenloriy commences at * o'clock in the aftcrtioon. Mrs Graham accompanies her hUsfcattd to Auckland-.

The "Herald," fa a leader Upon Liberalism and uousef vatieri to-day, makes the stnpfd error of stating that the Repub lican party is the Conservative party Of the United States, and ttib Democrats its Liberals. The Demotfats are the party of the South— the Men who upheld slavery— the Republicans the champwi^ of freedom and equal civil rights

1% Is ail contemplation to pull down the old " Glass Barrel" Hotel at Parnell/and replace it with 6 more substantial and com modious edifice.

The students of St. John's College gave a very pleasant enter.tainihent last Friday evening in aid t)v tae Tamaki West Sunday school Rev. Mr Burrows occupied the chair, and an interesting address was delivered by Rev. E. H. Gulliver. A nbng'at the boat items on tha progratacie were the songs and duets by Misses Baker and Taylor. Tea and other refreshments fo' the visitors from Auckland were provided by Rev. Mr Burrows.

Mrs Bernard Moore delivered tho fourth of her second scries of lectures On Nursing, at the Young Women's Institute on Satur day, taking for Im subjects—fractures, how to treat, the patient till the doctor arrived, --■poultices, fomentations, &c., &c. The concluding lecture of this, course frill be given next Saturday it 5 p.m. After Christmas another, Course; will be given, and those wbo intend to avail themselves of it, should give in their names to Mr Gardner, chcniist,Queen-street,or Miss Smith, Young Women's Institute.

At tha waskly meeting.of the French LHetary Society, on Saturday evening, Messrs E. M. C. Harrison and James Ansennc contributed choice readings from Uunuu, while Mr Cltae.. Williamson gave a correct translation of a difficult passage from Shalcspete. Mr .Hamsun's.Gallic pronun ciation was especially commended in the course of the crittciims which followed. Means Clarke and Pyeroft fiiv; readings on Saturday nekt\

To tlio Editor: Sir,-For the information ■it "Constant Header," who writes concern in]; H.M.S. Cormorant, it, is-very improb able that she will visit New Zealand again, as.she will shortly Be relieved by H.M.S. Espfeglc—l am, Sec, W. Lomkb, late II M.S. Cormorant.

The Rev. Thoa. Spurecon preached.yes terday evening iv the Pitt-street Wesleyau Church, to one of the largest congregation! which has ever aMcmbled within the build ing. The text uoon which ho discoursed was Matthew 27th chap. 22nd verso— "Pilate raid Unto them, What ihall I do with Jesus, which is called Christ!"

At St. Matthew's last evening, notwith standing tbe cxtro.nely inclement weather, a large congregation was gathered together to bear tho second of the incumbent's Advent course of lectures ot "The Four Last Things," This second subject was en titled "Judgment," and |iv the course of it, the preacher demonstrated* from Holy Scripture the tcntient state of the soul in the intermediate state.

The anniveriary services of the United Free Methodist Church, Pitt-street, took place yesterday, and, despite the unfavour* ablenesa of the weather, were well attended, The Key. A. Carrick preached in the morn ing on "Tho Power of Prayer," and in the evening theppastorr r tbe Rev. T. Hodgson, delivered an effective discourse from the 46th Psalm, verse 4—"Thereis a river, tho streams whereof shall make glad the city of God," The collections were satisfactory. The annual eoirco will be hold to-morrow evening, when addresses will be delivered on special topics by the Revs, Guy, T, Hodgson, and Mr G. Hemit". Mr James Coupland will occupy the chair.

To the Editor: Sir,—ln the report youpub lishedof my address tothe people of Auckland West on Friday, I am made to say that " I ■corned the idea of a working mau'a candi date such as Mr Laing." I flatly deny I said what is here attributed to me, I ex presstd contempt for all class legislation and class government, whether of working men or any other section of the community. I am again miareported io reference to two questions forwarded to me by Mesira Carr and Newman. I said that in a general way I replied "Yes" to the first question and " No " to the second, and that I would answer them more fully if asked by the meeting. The meeting did not ask me.—l am, &c, James Wallis,

1 The third anniversary of the Arch Hill .Sunday-school (under the auspices of the Wealeyau Church) was celebrated yeater day by special services in Newton West school. The afternoon service was con ducted by Mr Soualer, who gave an earnest address on "Tho Good Shepherd." The collection* amounted to £1 17*. la the evening, Ker. Mr Hammond preached an excellent sermon on "The Sower." Selec tions from the Sunday Scholars' Hymn Book were sung by the children, led by Mr Kadcliffe, and accompanied on the har monium by Mr Sinnt tt. Tomorrow (Tues day) evening an entertainment will be given, which will consist ef inimical selec tions by the Maori students from the Three Kings, and a limelight exhibition. Mr Thomas Buddie will preside. On account of the above, the usual Band of Hope matt. iag will be held this evening instead of Tuesday. The second of a (cries of concerts arranged by a few resident professional vocalists assisted by aorao local amateurs, waa given in the Theatre .Royal on Saturday eveDtng to a small audience. Mdlle. Mimetic gang with great acceptance the cavatina by Bishop, " Tell me my Heart," and the ad mired old English song " Should ho Up braid," and for each she was promptly en cored. In response to the first recall, she gave " Eileen Alanpah " with equal effect, Miss Uribble (pupil of Professor Cailliau), lang "The Bridge" with taste and ex pression, and incompliance with the encore which followed contributed "T/be Merry Merry Sunshine," besides singing also her other advertised selectioo, viz., " Home they brought Her Warrior Dead." Mr Gordon Uooch gave with his accustomed success "The Tar's Farewell," and " In the Gloaming," the latter being the encore song. The remaining items were: Piaoo forto solo (" Korma "), Mr F.W.CDllimoie; song, " The Monarch of the Woods," Mr J, W.Marshall; local song," Condurango, :lMr McCabe; ballad, " Eily Mavoumeon," Mr A. J. Campbell; Irish song and dance, "The Egg and Herring Merchant," Mr C. St. Clair; song, "The White Squall," Mr J. Edwards; trio, "Magic Wove Scarf," Mdlle. Murielle. and Messrs Campbell and Marshall; pianoforte solo, "Pretty Bird Waltz," Mr F. W. Cullimore; duet, " How sad it is to say Farewell," Mdlle. Murielle and Mr Campbell; song, "Will o'the Wisp, "Mr Marshall; duet, "Tho Moon hath raised," Messrs Marshall and Camp bell ; song and dance, " The Sweetest Flower there,'.' Mr C. St. Clair. Mr Edwards was encored, and inrosponse gave " The Good-bye at the door." A v'entrilo quial performance, by Mr Fred. Brabazon, was provocative of somo amusement, his imitation of wood-sawing and planing, the squealing of a pig, aod the effervescent fizz ot soda-water, being particularly clever.

To the Editor: Sir,—lt would be a dread ful thing to accuse so highly proper a person as Mr Joseph Newman of deceit, but if tho suppression of truth is the suggestion of falsehood, I don't see how his letter ia your Saturday's issue will escape the charge. Mr Newman seems to have been reading the " Hanrard " report* of the proceedings in the House on the .Licensing Bill; I presume ho knows, there tore, that the bill Drought down by the Government provided for a nominee Licensing Bench, and that the Bench was made elective entirely through the active support given to Sir W. Fox's motion by the very men he endeavours to represent as opposed to the people having a voice in the licensing question. Every member of the Cabinet then in the Bouse voted against the proposal, and at a subse quent sitting, one of the members who received the Newman-Brame-Carr-Cherry nomination—for I object to its being called the temperance nomination—voted for shelving the Act, by making it inoperative unless adopted in every little district separ ately. The voting against third reading has been explained as a mere question of order of business. Anyone reading the names of tbe men who adopted this precious ticket, and who knows anything about the part they have taken in past elections, will quite understand what a shameful at tempt has been made to abuse the confidence of the temperance bodies, aad 1 believe every lodge should follow the example set them by the Star of Newton as a public protest against such proceedings and a warning to others ; the members will, I know, exercise their own judgment. lam sorry to say that the confi dence of the temperance bodies has been to shaken by the unseemly proceedings that their unity on- the resolution first agreed to, and which Mr Newman says nothing about, namely, to try to work the present Act for three years, is likely to be imperilled.— Yonrs, truly, Good Tkmplab.—[Thin correspondence is now dosed,—Ed. E.S,]

Reports frdm- the So\ith report very sci vere earthquake shocks. In Chrifltcnurch the shock was more sipver> Iliad M 3 been experienced there for thirteen years, dnd a Siece of aton%,frOrrlihe.Ca,thei4ra.l spire:was Isp'la'cea. These snOcks iA..the SoUthern part 6f the North Island, and the Northern half Of the Middle lstim, are getting too frequent to lie

At the ordinary monthly jticctihg of t'.iS CatholicLitcra'ry Institute, thl3 evehingtwo papers >vjll be read on " Colonial Democra cies "and "The Press" respectively. As it is expected that some of Ifie viewn enun ciated in tlic fdfite Will give rise to con aidettiftre ulscussion there will "doubtless be a large attendance. The meeting com mences at eight o'clock Intnte Hali.Welling ton-street arid is ttpcu to the public.

On Saturday afternoon, a girl was going np Grey-street, carrying a parcel of shirt studs'in her hand, when a ragged-coated grown-up larrikin snatched the packet out of her hand, and ran iway laughing. Also about oho o'clock on Saturday afternoon, a boy was passing the " Herald" office, when a "man beast" lighted bis pipe, then threw the flaming match into the boy's face, and went away laughing. A few weeks ago, another " sniu beast " did tbe same thing to a school-boy, and now both the boys have nasty sores on their faces, in consequence of the poisonoiis flame of the matches. Some of these ruffians will shortly find, it is sincerely hoped, that such actions cannot be tolerated In a civilized com munity.

Mrs Liud's strawberry gardens at North cote are attracting a considerable number of visitors. Fruit in abundance and a plentiful supply of cream.

A grand entertainment will be given thia evening In the Temperancs Hal), in aid of the Hospital and Old People's Refuge. The programme is attractive, comprising music, songs, recitations, and an address.

A public entertainment wnl be given by (hb juvenile members of the Mount Albert Total Abstinence Boclety to-morrow cvoninr In the district hall. Headings, recitations and songs are included In the programme, and In addition to these a dialogus having reference tooventaof local importance will be mind. Admission is free.

The organ recital will be held in St. Paul's Church this evening, commencing at 8 o'clock, in aid of church eioenso. Tho cnolr'a several practices were satisfactory, and the lovors of sacred musio may anticipate a great treat Tho programme-, es will be seen by announcement, is very choioe, embracing no lets than thirteen selections, anthems, hymns, and trios, from the works of Staiaer. Haydn, Wagner, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Dykes, Bach, Sullivan, Meyerbeer, and Handel.

THE MAIL STEMER.

A Russell telegram states that the City of Sydney paased South at 10 o'clock this morning, with the wind westerly. She may be expected to arrive therefore abou 9 o'clock this evening.

DROWNING AT BAY OF ISLANDS.

Information wa« received in town to-day of a melancholy boat accident that happened at Newport, Bay of Islands, yesterday afternoon, whereby a young man named Alexander Donaldson lost his life, From the" somewhat meagre particulars particular to hand it wonld appear that Donaldson, with four others, had been enjoying a sail when a sudden squall upiet the boat. All the occupints, witth the exception of the un fortunate young man, were rescued. Up to noon to-day the body had not been found. The deceased, who was em ployed on* the railway works at Newport, ii well known and highly respected in Auckland. His father, mother, and other relations reside in this city. His ags was thirty-one. Our Russell correspondent tele* graphs the following particulars concerning the accident: — RUSSELL, this day. A young man named A. Donaldson, working on the railway works, was drowned yesterday by tho capsizing of a boat whilst under sail. His body has not yet been recovered.

AFFAIRS ON WAIMATE PLAINS.

(B V TKLKGSATH, SPECIAL COBRESFOSDENT.)

PUNGAREIIU, this day. As usual many visitor* have come from New Plymouth to-day and inspected the ruins of the native Tillage and the progress of the A.C. camp. There is nothing new in native matters at Parihaka, Your corres pondent vixited Te Fnnio to-day, and heard that the usnal monthly meetings, always held on the 7tb, are to be discontinued. It is not certain what is the came of thin, but it is rumoured that an intimation was conveyed to Motu that if he persisted the place would be de stroyed like Parihaka. Motu's meetings have been always entirely scriptural, and it is probable that any large assembly of natives, fir whatever purpose, will hence- : forth be prohibited ieit another Parihaka scheme should come of it. A letter wad yesterday received by the Pvniha natives trom Mr Parfis, informing them that a Burvoy party would be immediately sent on the land between fctoney River and Waiweranui seaward of the road, and that subsequently Crown grants would bo issued. The terms of the letter are considered vague by the natives, and they are at a losb to kaow whether the Crown grants are to be isauid to Europeans or Maoris, or both; but looking to the intimation of Mr Parris to one of the natirei, it ia thought certain that part is to be taken for European occupation. These natives have always remained loyal, and their land was restored tothembySirDonald McLean, which restoration was lately con firmed by the Royal Commission. It may be that the land is limply to be placed in the hands of the public trustee to be dealt with for tke benefit of the natives. How ever -this may be, the survey party is camped south of Waiweranii, and will probably not cross until the natives have been interviewed by Mr Parris, who has promised to visit them. There is not the slightest chance of any opposition—in fact that is impossible without guns—but the natives leel themselves aggrieved, and speak of broken prisons and conveniently devised laws. MOVEMENT OF A.C. OFFICERS.

Colonel Reader and Colonel Roberts left this morning for New Plymouth per coach. Captain Northcroft has also returned to his post in Auckland province, Mr Hurst house accompanied Colonel Reader. Tho wet weather only has delayed the shifting of the camp. A road is started this morning running from Cape Egmont to Paiihaka, there it joins the roadjto Opunake South and a projected lino to Okato North. The mili tary having finished their work the survey follows. All the land reserved for natives are to be cut up for occupation, and the West Coast Reserves Ace passed last session, carried out in its integrity. The telegraph construction party aie getting material on the line for the wire to Parihak, but are deloyed through the non-arrival of the Hinemoa at Opunake.

It would bo a grateful recognition of the services of the telegraph operators at the front if the press of the colony recommended that overtime should be paid them. Your correspondent testifies to their having stayed at their post till 4 or 5 iv the morning, and yet never failing to open the office at 9 a.m.

EARTHQUAKES IN THE SOUTH.

(BY TELEGRAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION

CHRISICHURCH, this day. The severest shock of earthquake experi enced since 1868, occurred shortly before eight o'clock this morning. Tbe vibration continued about 45 seconds, No serious -damage is reported. A small piece of orna mental moulding was displaced from the Cathedral spire, and fall on the asphalt pavement, making a deep indentation,

GREYMOUTH, this day,

EARTHQUAKE.

Two very sharp and distinct shocks of earthquake, the heaviest that have ever been experienced bere, were felt tbis m6rn ing at 7.33. The first shock and vibration came from seaward, from west to east; tbe second, from north to south. Both lasted between 20 and 30 seconds. Houses were visibly shaken, but no damage was done. Some shocks were felt at Ah aura, and a telegram described it as "fearful."

LYELL, this day.

A smart shock of earthquake was felt at 7.37 this morning ; duration ssecs. vibration east and west.

TIMARU; this day.

A distinct shock of earthquake, lasting some seconds, was felt hero at 7i30 thin morning,

CABLEGRAMS.

ißfctokn-s raLßrjfeAils.i AUSTRIA AHfe ROtJMANiA

,VIENNAi Dccembfcr 3. v Relations betweeii the Austrian and Roumanian. Governments are at the present time riiucb. straihed over the Question of the navigation itf t,ha Danabe; The Austrian Gdvefnment has, in the mean time, suspended all diplomatic com munication with the. Roumanian ptimi pality until Gpuftt Kalnoky, the new Austrian Premier, has examined into the points in dispute between the two countries, THE FRENCH IN TUNIS. PARI&, December 3. M-. Houston,, French Fresideilt at Tuuia, has arrived in this city, and it is currently believed that he has heen superseded in b'fl position, though nothing definite is yet known. , « rt M. Gambctta, President of the Councfl of Ministers, made a speech to-day, iv the course of which he stated that his Government would not object to European control of affairs in Tunis if such was desired by the, Powers. BISMARCfe DEFEATED.

BERLIN, December 2. At to-day's sitting of the Reichstag, the proposal submitted by Prince Bis marck, for the establishment of an Economic Council of the Empire was finally discussed. The Chancellor, in a, lengthy speech, warmly advocated the adoption of the proposal, but after debate, it was rejected by the Reichstag, by a con siderable majority, IRISH AMERICANS; ' WASHINGTON, December 2. j The Irish National Convention, sitting in i Chicago, passed a resolution in favour of a National Government for Ireland, based on tho will of trie people. Another reiolution has been passed endowing the "no rent" agitation which is being carried on by the tenants in Ireland. BOBBING A TOMB. LONDON, December 2. ; The body of the late Earl of Crawford and Balcarrcs was stolen to-day from the mau soleum at Aberdeen. The object of the theft is believed to be to extort a ransom from tbe relatives of the deceased Earl. ENGIISH INFLUENCE IN AFGHAN. ISTAN. LONDON, December 2. A blue-book: has been issued containing tho papers and letters in reference to Afghan affair*. One of tho documents is a com munication by Ameer Abdurrahman to the Viceroy of India, in which he undertakes to do nothing without the consent of England, and expresses his intention of informing the Government of everything that may take place in Afghanistan, whether good or bad.

LONDON, December 3.

There are no changes to report in consols or New Zealand securities. Australian tallow—best beet has declined 6d per cwt., and best mutton Is. To-day's quotations are : Beef 37s Cd ; mutton, 48s 6d ; stock of tallow in London on the Ist iust. 11,300 casks; Colonial breadstuff* are without quotable change.

AUSTRALIAN.

CRICKET MATCH.

SYDNEY, December 3,

The cricket match between the English team and twenty-two of Bathurst concluded to-day, and resulted in a victory for the visitors by 76 runs. The twenty-two, in their fbst innings, scored 44, nml in their second innings, made 68. The Englishmen scored respectively 115 and 73.

ADELAIDE, Monday. Arrived, yesterday morning: Steamship Orient, from Plymouth (October 29th).

ADDITIONAL CABLES.

NEW STRAMERS FOR AUJTUA LASIA. .LONDON, November 21. Howard, Smith and Soss, of Melbourne, have entered into contracts for the imme. diate construction of two steamers, each ot 4000 tons, to be employed in the inter colonial coasting trade with the Australian colonies.

Ths people of Natal are very indignant at the appointment of Mr Sendall, Assistant- Secretary to the Local Government Board, as Governor of the colony in succession to Sir Evelyn Wood. They object to an ua- I tried official being Bent ont at the present time, and have offered to increase the salary to £2,500 per annnm, on condition that an efficient and m«ic distinguished Governor be appointed. Hopes are entertained that the general rising of the Transvaal natives will be averted. Many Kaffir tribes which showed ' a disposition to attack the Boers are now becoming quiet. Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, has boon bttrotbed to Princess Helen, fonrtb daughter of Prince Waldeck Angermont. The Princess i* 21 years of age, A great sensation was caused to-dsy.dur ing the sitting of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, by a person in the gallery throw ing a loaded revolver upon the floor of the Chamber. A .Sicilian has been arrested as the porpetraior of the ontrage. A tunnel through the Vyrennes ia pro jected, An outbreak in Egypt is considered imminent. The Ulemas, who comprise the moat intelligent and influential Egyptians, are encouraging the Garitlarois movement, wbich ia spreading from the adjoining Mahommedan States. Thty are also causing much disquietude by their intrigues with the Egyptian army element. Scott, the London litterateur, has obtained £1,600 damages in a libel action which has arisen out of the will of Mis* Adelaide Neilson, the celebrated actress, who died suddenly in Paris in August, 1880, made in favour of Bear Admiral Qlynn. The General-Commander of the Chilian forces, Peru, has arrested Gorgi Calderoo, Constitutional President of toe Kepublic, and Galvez, Minister of Foreign Affair*, as a protest against Mr Blame's recent announcement that the U.S. Government prohibited Chili from taking advantage of the defenceless position of Peru to absorb that country. . It is stated that the French intend to exercise a protectorate over the Austral Islands, a dispersed group south of the Society Islands, and over Cook's Islands in the South Pacific

At a meeting of the Royal Colonial Institution held to-day the Duke of Manchester, who as Chairman of tho Council presided, remarked that bis observations, during his recent extended tour through Australia, had caused him to doubt whether the export of wheat from the colonies would be a success for some years to come. He also questioned whether the policy of free selection, however well meant, could be considered a success vt hen judged by existing result;. It was certainly injurious to the squatters. Atrocious outrages continue to be fre quently perpetrated in the disaffected districts of Ireland, and a painful feeling of alarm prevails amongst the law-abiding portion of the inhabitants. Meetings in tho Liberal interest, which were to have been held at Newcastle and Marylebone, London, have had to be abandoned in con sequence of the violence of Irish residents, who refused to allow them to take place. A Nihilist plot to destroy the Emperor's Palace it Gatschina has been discovered. The plan proposed was to load a balloon with dynamite, and cause it to descend on the palace. Several arrests have been made.

Haitian and Boyd have arranged a scull ing match on the Thames, to take place in April next. Mr Bell, President of the Legislative Council of Queensland has been created a Knight of the Order of St. Michael and St. George. Russia demands the territory of Armenia the right to collect Armenian taxes in lieu of indemnity! It is probable that if Turkey agree to those conditions, thfc remainder of the Empire will bo guaranteed.

Cholera at Mecca is abating. The "Times," commenting on a letter which it recently published apropos of the re ported annexation of JBarotonga by France, maintains that the treaty between that country and Great Britain interdicts the former Power from acquiring such possess ions. The " Times " further condemns an nexation by European powers in the Pacific Irish j cries persistently refusing to con vict in well-established cases of outrage,the British Government, it is expected, will shortly suspend the operation of^the jury law in Ireland.

Mr Bourke, representative of the British and Dutch holders of Turkish bonds at Constantinople, has applied to the British Government to help Mm in arriving at a satisfactory settlement with the Porto by throwing the weight of their influence against the Hussiau proposals which threaten to render settlement beneficial to bond holders impossible.

ELECTION ADDRESSES.

Mi' Monk at N&wmUMet,

On Saturday Stalling Mr Monk addressed the electors of Paruell at Newmarket Hall. Mr Kectlcy was voted to the cbair on the niotioa of Me McCoil,

Mr Moilk, Who 8h <comiiig forward was received with applause, apologised for having called the electors together oh a somewhat inconv/nteat ereniMg. He \vottid not bS expected to enter at length into1 matters of general politics, but rather to in. dicate as briefly as possible the coarse he had marked out for himsblf if the Electors re: turned .him to Parliament .Without attributing blame tb the Returning Officer, he wished to point out, that a mistake had been made at the Parnell nomination. The show of hands really was 27 for himself, and- 21 for -Mr Mote, Ho believed the Returning Officer Could not see several persons who voted art the •back. The first, and most important topic that presented itself was the land question. There could be, no doubt that a block .of 20,000 acres of land, if it had a large num ber of settlers upon it!, beneficially, using ib, was of greater advantage to]Uie public than if it were in the bands of one person. But, at the same time, there was no reason why those who had acquired Jaad by .lawful meant should be disturbed in possession of it. Be wou'd refer to the Alienation Bill. The object of that Bill was to prevent' the locking up estates by a testator or other person after hia death. The effect of this ! would be in time to present the possibility of accumulation in Ine bands of few persons. Thfe famous Thelusson case showed how accumulation of landed estate was provided for under the old law, but that would be impossible. It. was impossible to say what Quantity of land would be too much or too little for any one person, whether it was to be 5,000 acres or a whole island like "bonny Kawaa." (Cheers and some hisses.) He could assure the meeting. that he was animated by no feeling ot antagonism to Kit George Grey personally. He believed Sir George Grey was a man of splendid talent, of great and unsurpassed eloquence, and one who, from his abilities, would be missed from the arena of politics if he were chut out from Parliament. But he could see no fear that a monopoly in land should bedreaded, for a man at his death should be compelled to the distribution of. his property, and If he did not provide for it himself, the law would do as. as to the incidence of taxation, it was argued that a certain bank did not pay £54 a day, but the taxation was really paid by the depositors. It might be said in the same way that the mortgagee did not pay, but the borrower ; that it wai the patients, and not the medi cal man; the lawyer's clients, and not the lawyer. He was of opinion that the strain of taxation should be made to bear equally on all parties, and expressed himself as pre fering of a property tax rather than a land tax. Under the latter impost a large amount of property escaped taxation al together. It was not denied that property snould be taxed, and there was no reason wjij any property which was a legitimate source of taxation sbould escape. There was no reason why a man with a thousand pounds in the bank should escape, while a man with a small piece of land not more than half that value should notescipe. (Hear.) He thought the Taranaki to Auckland trunk line of railway should be made at oice, so that a man might get into the train in Auckland and be conveyed to Wellington by railway. He would consent {to borrow for that pur pote, but the money should be expended tor that specific purpose, and for no other. At the same time he was favourable to every kind of enterprise, and if branch railways wsre to be constructed by private individuals and companies, they sbould have every, facility given for that purpose. He believed that these branch lines would- pay, and ultimately give an im mense impetus to the country dis trict!. He remembered when the Kaipara line was howled down, but since it had begun to run it was found to have been of immense value in opening up the Northern districts, and creating an immense amount of industrious settlement. He was in favour of an Upper House. He thought a second Chamber necessary to correct Jiasty legisla tion. He would illustrate that position by referring to the case of two persons disput ing, when, after failing to agree, they called in a third person. Both were astonished how easily the matter in difference oould be settled, although they were respectively blind to the true basis of settlement. He was in favour of an elective Upper House, but would have the number of its members reduced by one-half. It was a re markable fact that Sir George Grey him self (or his Government) sent ten persons to the Upper House, thus saddling the country with an annual charge to ihe ex tent of about £2,000 a-year. He (Mr Monk) was completely opposed to stonewalling. Obstructing tne business of the country could never be for the benefit of the coun try. An to local government,, he believed the present system was- not adequate to local requirements. Many forms had been suggested, but they were very crude. The late member for Parnell (Mr Moss) would return to Provincialism, bat very few would follow Iritn in that endeavour. What was now wanted was progress. A large number of governments, like the old Provincial sys tem, would rather increase taxation. What was wanted was to simplify _ government. The best form of government ia these daj-« was that which enabled every shilling raised in the form of taxation to be ex pended for the benefit of the country with the largest beneficial effect. For govern ment in these days meant money, and re productive expenditure with the greatest amount of economy was the test form of government. He would be in favour of two Governments, and even two Governors, There should be a strict surveillance over public property, so that it might not be allowed to detcrisrate by neglect or diminish through wastefulness. Forty years henc6 the magnificent forests of New Zealand would disappear. What be meant was that a supervision should be provided against injury, waste, or neglect. There was an Immense area of what he called " ricker" forest in New Zealand. Vast portions of this, which was of great Value, were de stroyed by fire or other preventible causes from year to year. People once thought that the supply of timber in ■ New Zealand was inexhaustible. But it was now perceived that the kauri, the rirnu, the pariri, and other forest trees would be things of the past. He would have begun cutting down the high salaries. As to Mr Macandrew's steam service, four or five shillings a-nead addi tional taxation would have been put on every man, woman, and child in the colony for that. It was said by Mr Moss's friends tbat he wanted to takeaway an endowment for Parnell. He had heard, on the very best authority, the intention was to put a University building on Blackett's Point. £4,000 would accrue to the district from that source; the ten native scholarships would, do an immense good, and a sum of £1,500 additional would be expended. The grounds would-be planted with trees, and open to the public. (A voice : Name your authority.) He was not disposed to make public private conver sations, bat if the meeting would form a I committee he would get {hem all the infor mation. (Oh, and cheers.) He believed Mr Moss bad thwarted the introduction of this measure by talking. He denied having stated that Mr Moss voted against the Museum "Bill, bnt it often seemed to him, judging from his conduct in the House, that Mr Moss greatly favoured the proposals of the Sou tb, where he had long resided. He promised to support the present Education Act, and if returned, would do everything in his power to sup port the interests cf Parnell. (Loud applause.) In answer to questions, he said he would support any measure for the alteration of the borough bouudarie.i which the inhabi tants would approve of. 2. He would ap prove of a measure to utilise land by exten sion of lease?. He thought a man had a right to be paid his wages in cash, instead of orders, if he demanded cash. It was found necessary to pay orders in some places for special reasons—often for the protection of J the workman. The Sash and Door Com pany distributed £70,000 a-year in wages. ' He wished there were a dozen such com panies. The man who made a_ large for tune always bencfitted tbe public. Mr C. Wood moved, and Mr McKenzie seconded, a vote of thanks to Mr Monk for bis address. Mr McCoil moved, as an amendment, " That a vote of thanks and confidence be ' accorded to Mr Monk." Though a con- j sidcrable number of hands were held up j for the amendment, the Chairman declared I the motion carried. A vote of thanks to the Chairman j terminated the proceedings.

Sir George Grey's Hamilton Address.

Sir George Grey addressed a crowded meeting of electors in the Hamilton Public Hall on Friday evening last. A number of ladies, also graced the proceedings by their presence. The Mayor presided.—Sir George Grey was received with loud cheers, and

spoke -with considerable effect, confining himself, in great part, to tbe subjects which he treated in his recent speeches at the Choial and Lome-street Halls. Frequent interruptions were made by a small and noisy band ot people who took up a position near the door, but tbe bulk of toe meeting was entirely with the speaker, tie resumed his fteat atnidst enthusiastic cheers. Mr W. Jones moved, and Mr Corboy seconded' "That"this meeting expresses its thanks to Sir George Grey for his address, and Kg confidence in . him its the leader of the Liberal party." Jn the midst of general bootim;, hissing, and groaning, Mr X, Hill moved, afl an amendment, ftfld Mr It' McPherson seconded, "That this meeting dde& noi consider Sit George Grey as tbe leader of the Liberal party, and that lie does not possess | the conildence of tbg Waipa electors; '■' Despite the efforts .of the Chairman orrtbeir" behalf) neither the mover nor thS seconder cf this proposition was given a hearing. The amendment #§r put, and abo.ut a four A of those present held up their bauds for it. Tbe resolution was then irat and carried. The meeting brpke ,up in. confusionj amid cheers tM counter cheer'5'.......... .. .._

SUDDEN DEATH.

A man, whose name was ascertained from papers found in his pockets to be John Smith, was discovered dead in bed at th« Shakespeare Hotel yesterday morning; H jjj has been lodging at the hotel for about a fortnight, and oh Saturday night he called about 6 o'clock and left his kit, going oitt again immediately. He was then in ligkori And it is believed that fa did not comij back till about dosing time. Tot) disco very of his body was made at breakfast time, and Constable Kennedy was calledin^ A search was made, and two bottles found in his room. ,■ One .was empty, but had contained muriatic acid (marked poison), - and the other, a similar bottle, was found partially empty. It transpired that the deceased was a gilder and saw-sharpener by trade, and tbat this acid was vied by him in bis trade. The deceased is supposed to have died from apoplexy. He leaves a wife and stveral children in Napier. An inquest was held on the body of deceased this afternoon at the Shakespeare Hotel, before Or. Philson, coroner, and a jury of fourteen (Mr John Swinnerton fore man). Serjeant HcGann represented the' police, and informed the coroner that he bad been unable to discover tbe Christian name of deceased beyond "Hi Smith."on th» direction of a letter. ' . "'"".

The jury having viewed the body, the I following evidence Was taken :— Willium Kane, manager and barman for Mr Patdek Walsh, Shakespeare Hotel, de posed that hu bad known deceased about a fortnight; he came and asked for s bad.j took bim in as a lodger, he said be was a • paw sharpener, and bad jnst come from Napier, where he had left a wife and, several children. Did not cay how many, . Believed he was in search of work. He also repaired sewing machines at private houses ; he said.his name was Smith; he took no meals in the hotel; last saw him alive about six o'clock on Saturday evening, the 30th instant, be came into tbe bar, and handed his kit to witness to keep for him; he bad no drink, but left for the purpose, an he said, of getting some money. (Left Sittiog.)

CRICKET MATCHES.

m PONSONBY. O.C. T. ONI HUSO A C.C. (IBT EHYHN.J This match was played at Onehunga .cm Bator- | day, and resulted in an easy victory far the latter team. Subjoined are tho tootee ;- Onkhukga CO.: D. Donovan, b Edwards, 10; Patten, b Owen, 0; Brennen, o. .Edwards, 8;.! Ban, b Kd wards, 8; Brennen, o Qeddss, i', Brsnnsn, b Owen, 7; Brennan, o Brown r S; Murdoch, o Owen, 0: Hunt, not oat. 5; Beavsra, cOwen.l; Brown, lbw, 2; extras, 8: total8(1 I Ponsosby (Ist Inninßfl): Ovren, b Brennen, 0; Craig, b Brcncon, 0; Owen, run oat, 3 ; OtlchrUt, ran oat, 0; Stodart, b Patten, 0; Done, b1 'Brennen, 1; Edwards, o Brennea, 1; Brows.'' not oat, 8; Hall, b Brennan, 1; Farqohar, b Patten, 1; Geddes, b Patten, 0: extrai, I : total, 17. Ponsonby (2nd inningi): Brown, ran out,. lij Owen, lbw, 0; Craig, T» Patten, o;Owen,h Brenuen, 0; Gilehriet, o Brennen, I: Btndurt, b PatMn, 8; Done, b Patten, 0: Xdwards,e- Brennen, 3; Oedder, b Patten. 0; Hall, not oat, 0; Fsrquhar, o Donoran, 0; extras. 1; total, 31. TTHAO T. DinTED. A match between Whan Union and United Snd Kleren took place at the Whan on Satur day, and resulted in a victory for the I nion. The tcores were—Union, 30; Onitad, SI. The bowUns on both tides was T*ry effective, and accounted in a RTeat mesture for the small Bcoresmade on both tides. The Union men wera highly delighted with their victory, befog the third thia season, and they therefore have EBCOeeded In winning the much required and magnificent presentation of dames Owen, Eeq., namely, a fall eet of orick e tinsroqnMtes.which he bad promised the clubs on condition that the? won not lean than three matches durinn the season. Mr James Archlba'd very kindly stood treat for the team in recognition of the achievement. The club alio won the return match with the Henderson's Mill O.U. on the Saturday previous.

ST. PAUL'S FLOWER SERVICE.

A. vbbt interesting flower service was held yesterday afternoon in St. Panl's Church, which, despite the stormy Btat9 of the weather, wa» attended by about 200 children, 19 teachers, and a number of members of the congregation. The scholars presented their olferingu of flowers, and Ihc tcene altogether was'extremely pleasing. At the cloie of the service, the flowers were collected by the male teacher*, assisted by Messrs Hackle, Ingram, Worthingion, and-, the verger. A cart was procured, and the I floral gifts were taken to the Hospital and received by the inmates with smiles and silent thanks. The service opened with the singularly appropriate hymn, written by the Rev. Gerald Blunt, copies of which were dis tributed to the listeners and scholars. The service was conducted by the Rev. G M* Nehon, M.A., who read, aa a suitable lesson, a portion of tha Sermon' on the Mount. St. Matthew, c.6, v.25 to 34. Tha choir sang the 23rd Psalm, "The Lord is my Shepherd." Mr Nelion gave an instruc-. tiye : address on "Flowtrs, and thtir Les« sons," baaing his remarks npon the texts or mottoes, " The flowers appear on tb« earth," (Solomon's song, c. 2v. 12) and " Consider the Lilies," (St. Matthew, c. 6, t. 28) shewing that, of all things upon the earth, flowers are the moßfc beautiful, and that in every place upon which the snn shines, flowers spring forth 4 in illustration of the goodness of God, and those IChristian eraces and moral virtues which should adorn the human character. The preacher went on to describe the almost ia finite variety of flowers in every clime, their beauties, colours, and health-giving mil nonces, some so hardy that they will brave the keenest frost, and others so tender that the greatest care is needed for their preservation. Don't despise those who may differ from us in matters of re ligion, continued the speaker, be charitable and kindly.disposed towards all men, and do not suppose that you cannot serve God ■in the position in which you are placed. The Christian life is possible under any circumstance. The discourse throughout was pleasing, poetical, and instructive, and. exactly suited to the {service. Owing to the inclemency of the day, the collections amounted to only about £12.

SIR GEORGE GREY AND THE POOR.

(To the Editor.)

Snt,— A letter signed "Rabelais" having appeared in to-day's "Herald" assailing Sir Geo. Grey's private benevolence, 1 trust you will, in fairness, find space for the rev, publication of the following letter, which was published in the Auckland preta five years' ago. It will serve as an answer to our local " Babelais " and other slanderers.— Yours, &c., Citizeh.

AUCKLAND'S "FRIEND IN NEED."

(To-the Editor.)

' Sir,—l have observed by tbe newspaper reports of the proceedings at the annual i meeting of the Home for Neglected and j Destitute Children,'that Colonel Haultain 1 referred to one instance as showing the | kindly and generous sympathy evinced by • Sir Geo. Grey to the people of Auckland in their time of need; but in doing so, that gentleman made a slight and, no doubt, nn« intentional mistake. The amount forwarded byßir George Grey to Archdeacon Lloyd was £50 per week; which payment waa regularly ? continued until the Arch i deacon wrote to the donor say | ing that the assistanc was no i longer required. When the statement was j made to tbe meeting, His Honor must save I realised the meaning of the expression, ! "Do good by stealth, and blush to i find it fame." 1 am aware that tbe instance mentioned la but one of the many acts of practical benevolence done by Sir George Grey. As Colonel Haaltain truly stated, that patriotic and i public spirited gentleman has already shown ; a readiness to assist benevolent objects and i institutions, and the full extent ol his aid i in this direction, was possibly only known to ; himself.—l an, &c, Citjbkh, , Mayoth, IS7&

tsi AUCKIoAJND EVENING STAR. MONDAY. DECEMBER 5



TO THE ELECTORS AND NOS BLKCIORB OF THK COLON! OF NEW ZEALAND. Obhtlemkn.—We heg leave to Intimate to yon that we have decided to hold a sale ot all kinds of Btook, at the Northern Hotel Yards, near tbe Slaughter Honses. also known as the Btonei Jng Yards. EVERY WEDNK3DA.Y. at 1130, First Eale to take place on WEDNES DAY, tho I-ith msb, at 13.30. Phippa omnibus will leave the National Bank at 11.15, and will pass the Yards on its way to the Whau in time tm sale. Paddocks free, for cattle and horses entered for ssle unreserved. We are prepared to sell ail Islnds of goods that may be oonßlgnod to us there for that purpose." J. B. LAMBERT, Auctioneers, Wyndham-street. Os *s A L E> 30,000 OK ANGUS '150 BUNCHE3BANANAS A. OTTO, WITANGI STORE, Lower Qaeen-street. Sharlasd's Manufactures grape saline, Air Krvxavcacma and smohtly Afebiekt Tonic Gkapb Juice Salt. It purifies the Blood, dears the Skin, Believe* Headaches and Indigestion. - A teaapoonlul in water makea a Pleasant Spabkuno Draught. Price, 2s 6d a Bottle. IMPROVED LIME FRUIT JUICE, HIGHLY CLARIFIES, FBB3G FROM ALL IMPURITIES, Is Sd Bepnted Quart Bottles FRUIT JUICE SYRUPS. These are prepared with . LIMK FRUIT JUICE, Guaranteed Pure and of Fine Flavour, Is 9d Bepntod Quart Bottles. LIME FRUIT CORDIAL, Fine in Flavour and Quality, i la Bd Reputed Quart Bottlea. FINE DALMATIAN INSECT POWDER. KOMA, A PBBVBHTI7E TO THE BITES OP TILK MOSQUITO, j. Is 6d a Bottle. CJHARLAND & CO., O Apothecaries' Ball EARTHENWARE. mHE BEST AND CHEAPEST . I ASSORTMENT IN AUCKLAND. <) 0 § G. BROWNING (Date J.B,7ranclß), > g ' 267, QcmN-STBSST, £ w Si Near the Market Entrance. ' E STABLISHBD 1865, FANCY GOODS. T« & H« C O O X E, FURNITURE, BUDDING, AND CARPET WAREHOUSE, * , 123, QUBKN-BTRBBT. Aucxlahd, Adjoining Bank of New Zealand. We Invite the attention of Ladles and Gentle men about to furnish to our LarK? and Well selected Stock of Drawing-room, Dining-room, And Bed-room Furniture; Japanese Sus BLindb for Verandahs; Iron Bedsteads, Kapok Beds, Bolsters, and Pillows; SpKino Mat- XBABSKB, ot superior quality, at reduced prices; a large assortment ol dane-seated. Chairs, Veran dah and Croquet Chairs; Patknt Swung Kollbb Blinds, all slzse; Wardrobes, with Plata Glass f anels; Marble-top Washstands; some Very Superior Bedroom duites, In Mottled KAUBi; Toilet Ware, superior double sets, with sponge bowls; Goatskin Hsabth rusb, in White, Black, and Grey, at moderate Prices: Door Mats, a tew very superior Oriental Fibre Mais Just opened, easily kept clean, and v»ry durable; Brat-class Haib Mattiubrkb. ■ The greatest attention paid to the packing and forwarding of orders from one ooontry oub toin»n, Catalwm.es forwarded post tree on ftP if IJijfttlQfl » PwohMen* AU T. & H. COOKE, . ..W^> Q tf'* *» • SI«JS XT, Automuß tho Banic ol Now iScalftna,



Special Advertisements. JTi RICKETS rtBICKKTI * v LAWN TBNNISI LAWN TJSNJKIS I The undersigned tav* Jart received from England, per s.s. Itotomalmna, Cbickkt bats,. Bails, Stumps, Lkg GAiranpatts. Nets, Cricket Bulbs, CBickbtkrs 1 Guides, Scosino Books, Tknhis Nets, FOLKS, RACKETS, BALLS, TEHNIS RULIS, E. PORTER & CO., QUKBN AND HIGH-STREETS. Auckland. a MCIAL g ALE or ' TJURBT-CLASS CUMMKR Q.OODS. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Or A GREAT SALE TES Off DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Will be held on the premises of J. COSGRAVE & CO., QUBEN-3TREBT. AUCKLAND, It will be perhaps surprising to man? that we adopt the present coarse at thla season of the year, trat we do It on prinolplo alone. First : To counteract the influence brought to bear on the public in theeo extraordinary times, tecond: To give the inhabitants the benefit of some very extensive Shipments, as well as large purchases made at auction. And third: To let tho people of Auckland see where thay can get the best Taluo (or their money. The Dnty on all Manchester Goods being ro dnced by 131 per cent, and being large purchasers lately, this reduction will bo a great boon to Housekeepers and the pnblio in general. No Goods will be Entered during the Sato. CASH MUST BELAID FOR ALL PUR CHASM. QOSEN-STBKBT, AUCKLAND, •pROM pARia the Most MAGNIFICENT (jRETONNKg KV«H SHOWS IW AOOKLiIND, Ex Orient Steamer' Garonne.' Just Opbnzd, And on Sale by GARLICS ft CRANWKMi Nickel Plated jrenoh and half testkr Jron 3ED3TKADBI vkbi handsomk. and a novblty. Just Lauded, ex Hkemiohb. LARGEST STOCK OF BEDSTEADS IN AUCKLAND f AT THK fMTX TTALL \ RCADB. pAKLICK & riRANWELL, HOUSE FURNIBHBBS FANCY GARDEN TABLES. CANE LOUNGES FOR VERANDAHS. BLACK AND WHITK WOOL HEARTH P.UQ3. TAPESTRY. BRUSSBaX & BTAIB CARPET. CHURCH PEW BEATING, YE3VE NIOK, AND PBXVKBABUI TO COgHIOffB. GAKLICK & CRANWELL. pRKAT jmljßE AT IiINABURY & Co.'S. THE ENTIRE STOCK MORE OR LESS DAMAGED, gA L E "XT 0 V Q N. WE MUST CLEAR OUT THE ENTIRE STOCK AT ANY PRICK, Co moke room tor oxt onatre repairs to Buildings SHOP EARLY TO AVOID THK CRUSH. I U S X OPENED. Ex 'Ze.ilandia' and Loch Cbeb,' OARPETS, MAGNIFICENT PATTERNS . Made especially (or THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION, NEWPATTERNS LINOLEUM New Shipment IRON VENETIAN BLINDS, ■. Thk Blind ov the Pbbiod. Theso Blinds will not warp, and do not require repainting; they are the only perfect Blinds made. NEW PATTERNS DRAWING-ROOM SUITES. INSPECTION INVITED. TPIKKS AND JJALL, Wholesale and Retail CABINKTMAKERS AND TXPHOLSTKBKKS, and carpet warehousemen, Shortland-stkbrt. X OPPENHEIMER & CO., X CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET. AvCKLASV, Are taking orden for tie American Fenoing Company's Sxeel Barb Fence Wire The Cheapest and Best in the Market, at nAty i qS. PER TON (or Painted, IMO PER TON (or Galvanized. Duty Paid and Free, Delivered at Wharf, Auckland. For terms and foil particulars apply to OPPENHEIMER & CO., XCUBTOM-HOOTMTRMST, V Auckland. W m a. jo h k s X • Bess to Inform the Inhabitants of Auck land and ha vicinity that he has opened a HAIKDKKSSJSK'S SHOP n a put of the premises well-known as G. W. _ ' VIOTOniA-BTRSBT, Oppoaito tho ttoyal Mull Hotel, Anokland. i Hi^cßsaamg; M «s, 6d; Bon, m.



WOUI'B AR«MATIC SCHHtDAM 80BNAFP6W Inance the deatruotion and prevent the im proper use of their wrapper; and WhelSjEnd thus further protect the Publia agamdt fraud and deception, have enclosed in the wrappers, or under he label on tnuijaarf bottles, since Ist October, 1878, and continue to enclose in bvkby day's packing hHowsbout th* tear tubkk a or » b n a, which are drawn • noon the undersigned, and which will be cashed by them on preaentatten. To sxuro these Gifts, the Publio mast be caret a to ask for. and accept nothing bat, the Genuine Uoor.i-no Wow k h Schnapps, with our name apon tba top label. M. Moaa fc Co. Wynyard Lane. Sydney