SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

nr ,vi i»A.niM*jtfnlß Kvonlno:, 11.53 II [>i H V, A1 h, 1. j xo-morrow Morning, — S UNBICT.-Thla KvontnK.7.lß fUNUISK.—To-Morrow Morning, i.50 M XJN'd AQK.-lf ull Moon, 15th, 11.13 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

I,ABT EVENING. Lady Jocolyn, Bhip, Jenkins, from London Advance, schoon r. Burr, from .Ll tteltofi mnrll Kato McGregor, schooner, Couch, from Timaru bovoroign of tho Seas, cutter, Edwards, from Norfolk Island TODAY. Argyle. s.s., Crawford, from Whangarci Arawati, ss., Sinclair, from Russell Borealis, brigantino, McKcnzie, from Wel lington Mariner, schooner, Queen, from Rn?sell Opotisi, schooner, Collings, from Talrua

DEPARTURES.

TODAY. Arawatn, a.s., Sinclair, for South Argylo, 8.8 , Crawford, (or Whangnrel Glenelg, 5.8., Farquhnr, fromTauranga

IMPORTS.

Por Advance, from Lyttolton : 755 sacks flour, 25 sacks sharps, 10!) sacks bran. I'or Kuto Moaregor, from 'limaru :—2OO sack 8 whoat, O.iO sac.ts outs, 30 Backs Hour. Por Arawata for s-outh-78 bags' Peanuts. .10 baffj cocoanuts, 27 gunmoa stiKar, 20 sacks Hour, 113 piccas Bklrliqg. 120 boxes soap. 1!) sucks poto.tocs,Udoor9,276paoknßo>. For Melbonruo -12 bans coll'eo, C cases birds. 'I piircolß.

EXPORTS.

Por Povcroißii of tho teas from Norfolk Islrmd-COO bunches and 8 cases bananas, 8 discs unions.

Tho schooner Policeman loft Noumea for Auckland, via Chcsterflo'.d Island on tho Mtn Ult.

Tho Bchoonor Kate. McGregor left Tlinaru on tho 20; h ult., and had variable; weather till nrrivnl lan evening.

Tho topsail sohooner Advance left Lyttplton on the 25th ult., passed Alderman's on alh mat., and arrived last evening.

Tho brigantino Borealia brought tho Auckland portion cf tho enrg) of tho burquontino Ocojn ltanger from Now York. It was transhipped at Lyttolton. Tho ship Lacly Jocelyn arrived from London via Tauranga lnst eventng. fcho was boarded this morning by l)r Philson, Healthuillcor, and duly passod. Tho passenger knd cargo lists and roDort of the voesel havo already Been pub lished.

The c lt'cr Sovereign of tho Seas lef; Noumea on the 13th December, and Norfolk Island on the 3Dth. She siuhted North Capo on January 3id, called into Kuasell on the lth, and loft again on the afternoon of tho aamo day for Auckland Passengora:—Meesrs David Bnffett, nnd Hit Mr G. Sibbins ealo to-rtny, 43-Olths of tho hchooner Caledonia was knocked down to Capt. PMUip Jones, for £550.

Messrs Graydon nnd Son launched from their yards. Freeman'u Bay, a schooner barge, bunt for a Mahurnngi firm. , ~ The Union Co.'s s.s. Arawata left for booth this mordnK -with tho following passengers for Gisbornc :-Miss Taylor, Messrs. C, C. Kcnaell, Griftin, Gordon, and Morrison. For Napier :— Messrs. Sutclifte, J. Cummings, Asliby, Dr. Torranco, and J. W. Princo, For v\ cllington ;— MeßSrs.Cottan. J.Gallagher.and O'3ullivnn. For Lyttalton :-Mossrs. W. JRice, Cleary, Parker. Mr and Mrs Craig and four children. For Port Chalmers :—Moßßra. D. MoKenzio, Smith, and Rev. HF. Mncnicol. For Molbourno :—Mr and Mrs Evans, and Taite.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS Rowona, s s., Amodeo, from Waitara

TELEGRAPHIC SHITPIXG.

Napier, yesterday. Arrived; Southern Cross, from Auckland, at 7 p.m. Wellington, yes erday. Sailed : WanaVa. for the North. Passengers : Mi3ses Dixon and Harding, Mesdames Eatters bee, Scotland, Horn, B*coa. and child, Messrs Thompson, Mcl.ean, Dixon, Hughes, Bishop, Leckie, and Biggs. Lvttelton, this day. Arrived '- New Zealand Company's ship Waimate, from London, after a grand passage of C 8 days from tho Hddystone. Sbobring3 26 passengers all well. J. J. Connolly died on the voyage and also an ordinnry seaman from effusion of tho brain. The Waimato was load ing when tho stoamer Northumberland left London. The Northumberland thus basting tho Waimate only byseven days onthepiufane. The Wairnate's passage i 3 second only to that made by tho Oliver Lang in ISO!). Sydney, January 6. fc'ailod: I!oton)ahana, for Auckland. Melbourne, January C. Arrived : Ringarooma from the Blull'.

THE WEATHER.

as observed at t-legrahi stations Fk id ay, January 7. ~~ Wind. ci !« . — •." 12 a J S j" State of Sea, Station. 3 0 § * a Bar, 9. v § «•' d or Rivera. .§ §, d s £ a n r> > Manukau.... -<SW F. 29J960C. bar good Thames N.W. L. 30 02|C7 B.C Tauranga.... Calm C. 30.20 67 '+. calm Napier Calm C. 30.30|Gl B.C smooth Taranaki.... 3.E. L. 30.20163 B. smooth Wanganui... 3.8. L. 30.21|G28. Wellington.. S3E. L. 30.20.838. N^lsou Calm C. 30.19 64 B.C Greymonth.. $M. L. — | B.C smooth Lytteiton.... N.K. L. 30.1758 B. Timaru S.K. L. 30 22 63 C. Blight swell Oamaru S,E. v. 30.0262 B.C smooth Pt. Chalmers 3.X. L. 30.2358 0. Bluff _ B. U 30.6853 G.

COMMERCIAL.

Evenins Star Oppicf, Friday. AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET. MB AI FRED BUOKLAND 8 WEEKLY RBPORT. At tha Haymftrket, on Friday last, holiday reigned supreme, and the business done was nominal. Although inconvonienced by the fire, the sa'e of hides, skins, aud wool was oonduoted a? usual on Tuesday. Hides brought 2Jd to 4d the lb.; peltn, id to lid; lamb skina, Is 7d each; wool, old to 3d the lb,, and the damaged •wool was freely competed for. On Wednesday further oales of the salvage was proceeded wilh. and but low prices re aliped, but consignors will Buffer no loss, all being covered by insurance. At Kemuera, on Thursday, dairy cattle main tained the advance of latt week, bnt store cattle were scarcely so saleable. Fat cattle in full number; 112 head sold. Prices were higher, from Is to 2s per ICOlbs., and ranged from 22j to 253 for good qoality. Sheep ana luuibj were lens than usual number, and also advanced in price fully la each. No store sheep yarded. A. fow pigs of good quality met with a good sale. MESSRS HUNTSR AND NOLAN'S W«EKLY REPORT. Horses.—Over an average number were en terea for disposal by auciion on Friday at the Durham Sards. Bidding was very brisk, and several lotß passed at the previous week's sale were again offered, and disposed of at a con siderable advance on last week's quotations. We quote : Hacks, £7 153 to *21; medium draught, £17 to £26 15s j heavy dranght, £28 to £26. Cattle.—Owing to the holidays, the supply has not besn up to the average. On Tuesday, at Newmarket, dairy oows'were not well repre sented, ani very few stores were entered. Fat cattla in moderate nimbers, and sold at about last week's quotations. There was no note worthy alteration in the prices of any descrip tion. On Wednesday, at Papakura. .'he yards were completely filled, and for all descriptions of store cattle an advance was obtained on our last quotations. Sheep. — About an average number were yarded, and prices advanced about Is 6d per head. Lambs were in short supply, and sold at prices considerably in advance of the vendor's expectation. Pigs.—Very few yarded, but light-weight porkers so!d well.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Wholesale. Retail, s. a. s. d. siUd ButteJ.fs.lb 0 7-0 8 Milk, quart ) H ; Best Dairies 0 9—o 0 Butter, ft, lb 9 o—l » Butter, sit, lbO 0-0 0 Butter, salt 0 10-0 0 Cheese (new) 0 6-0 6 Cbeese(eoL) 0 8-0 0 |Do.,Car,t. 0 6-0 0 Eggs.doz... 1 6-0 0 Kggs.doz. 1 3-0 0 Lard.lb .. 0 0-0 10 Lard,lb(tins)O 7-0 8 Fowls, each 2 6-3 0 Bacon and Hams, Ducks, each 2 6—3 0 Provincial 0 7—olo Geese, each 5 o—7 0 Canterbury Hams Turkeys .. 5 0-7 0 and Bacon (In Bacon, lb .. 0 10—1 0 cloth) .. 0 104-1 0 Hams.lb .. 1 0-1 3 Bread, i& to 4Jd per 21b loaf Jams, per case, 5 doz. 32s 6d, to 353 Butter continues plentiful. Eggs are much scarcer, and firm at Is 3d. Butcher's Meat. Hetail. b. d. s. d. Roasting Beef 0 5 too 7 Boiling Beef .. 2£~ 2,? Mutton, hind-quarter .. .. — 0 o—o 4} „ fore-quarter 02J— 0 3 Lamb, fore-quarter 1 0 0 — 60 „ hind-quarter j " " PorkandVeal 0 6-0 7 Steaks •■ - 0 g-0 8 Chops and Saußages .. ....05 —06 Tallow best (wholesale)—mutton, 203; mixed, Flour Market. Wholesale. £ b. d. Superfine Flour, silk dressed, per ton.. 13 0 0 Fine Flour, ditto, household .. .. 12 0 0 Sharps, per ton 4 10 0 Adelaide, per ton .. .. £13108-14 0 0 Oamaru, per ton .. .. ~ .. 12 0 0 Dunedio, per ton £11—12 0 0 Canterbury, per ton £11—12 0 0 Bran per ton (sacks Included) .. 5 0 0 Cabin Bread .. .. _ .. .. 18 0 0 Oatmeal 11 0 0 Pearl Barley .. .. 18 0 0 Hay and Corn Market. Wholesale. s. d. 8. d. £ 8. £ a. Maize (Syd.) none Hay, me'dow (Cal.) none ton pressed 5 o—o 0 .. (iTijn.) 2 3—2 6 Lucerne, do None . (Coast) 2 6—2 9 Straw (load) 0 18—1 10 Gate .. ..2 0-2 3 Chaff .. ..4 10-5 0 Wheat (fowli 3 6-4 0 Hay (oaten) 5 10-6 0 Potatoes, £5. Retail. B. &. b. A. s. d. 8. d. Maize,bushel3 0-3 6 Lucerne, cwt.7 6—B 0 Oats, ditto ..2 3—2 9 Oaten, ditto 6 o—7 0 Bran, lOOlbs 0 o—s 6 Straw, ditto 3 o—4 0 Wheat (fowl) 3 3-3 61 Chaff, ditto 5 6-6 0 Hay. cwt ..6 0-6 61 Potat'es.ditto4 6-6 0 Fijian Maize 2 6-3 0 Seeds.—Retail. s. d. s. d. 8. d. s. d. Ryeerass ..5 o—6 0 Cocksfoot.bl.6 0-8 0 Italian,do. ..8 0-0 0 Trefoil, lb. 0 9-0 0 Red Clover.lbO 9-0 0 Ratstail, lb. 1 6-0 0 WhiteCloyerl I—o 0 Timothy.lb. 0 G-0 • Alsyke, lb ..1 2-0 0 Lucerne,lb. 1 6-0 0 j. Powgrass, lbl 0-0 0 Rape, lb ..0 6 0 0 Woolpacks in quantity, 3s 3d to 3s 6d each corn saoks, 8s to 9s 6d per dozen. Fencing wire Nob. 6,7 and 8. assorted, £1610s to £17per ton ,; Building Materials. Timber.—Boards and Scantling, 100 ft., best Us d ; second class, 7s fid; best planed, tongaed

Mail Notice.

Mails wir.r, Close as Untjkb :— Tma Day. For WhMangi, Tairua, Tauranga, and Opotikl, per Glenelg, at 4 p.m. For Tahiti, per Sybil, at 4 p.m. For Whangarci Heads and Whangarel, per Argyle, at 4 p.m. For Whangarel Ileada and Whangarol.lpor Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday. Bth inßtant. For Walwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wal, eic, por Roso Casey, at 8 a.m. For Tairua, per Opotikl, at 3 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5.30 p.m. Monday, 10th Instant, For Wanganui, per Wallabl, at 1 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern ports, por Wanaka, at 1.15 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, at 4 p.m. For Tauranga and Opotlki, per Waitaki, at 4 p.m. For London direct, per Wanganui, at 5 p.m. For Australian Colonies, Batavia, Singapore, China, and Japan, via Torres Straits, per B.s. City o£ Now York, immediately after hor arrival from Honolulu. Supplementary Malls for India, Continent of Kuropo, and United Kingdom, via Brindisi, (for lettors. etc., Bpecially so prepaid and ad dressed), per s.s. City of New York, im mediately after har arrival from Honolulu.

Note.-The Post-offices at Ararimu, Perl waka, and Upper Parnell have been closed. Receiving boxes have been established at Mr Leslie's Shop, In Upper Parnell, cleircd daily at 6.30 a.m. and 12 noon: and at Mr Talbot's shop, in Parnell, cleared daiiy at 6.35 a.m. and 12,5 Poat-offlces have been opened at Bucklands Mails will be cloted at chief office daily at 7 p.m., and -will arrive daily at 6.40 p.m.; atParua mails closing every Friday at 4 p.m., and arriv ing every Tueaday at 9 a m.; at To Mata, mails closing every Thursday at 7 p.m., and arriving every Saturday at 6.40 p.m.: and at Victoria Valley, near Mongonni, mails closing every Monday at 1 p.m., and arriving every Saturday at 9 a.m. S. B. BIS 3, Chief Po3tmaßter. Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

January 7, 1881. Theatre Royal -Gilbert and Sullivan's comedy opera. " H.M.S. Pinafore," 8 p.m. Young Women's Institute—Christmas Treo and Sale of Work, 3 to 9 p.m. Mr Gordon Gooch's Sinßinc: Class—City East Schoolroom, 8 p.m.

Birth.

STEBBIN6. —At Oratia Hotel, TTchderaon'a Mill, Mrs H. W. Stabbing, of a daughter.

Notices to Correspondents.

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

FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1881.

Minkh.—There has been a great scarcity of water on Temora Goldfleld, and all recent reports speak of tho place as overdone. Subscriber.—All bets go to tho horse to which the stakes aro awarded, whether the beta were made on the course or not.

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

Our cricketers, athletes, volunteers, and others wJio believe that the recrea tion of Englishmen means something more than, dawdling among flower-beds and reclining beneath trees, will have to be on the alert if they mean to save the last piece of level ground suitable for open air athletic exercises in the city. It is rumoured tbat only ono City Councillor is favour able to the reservation of the 14£ acres of cricket and recreation ground planned out by the Improve ment Commissioners in Albert Park. The whole fifteen acres, it is said, must be held sacred to the maids and peram bulators. Our Councillors have all passed the happy state of juvenescence, and look with rather an unfavourable eye on boisterous sports ; the petition of the cricketers and volunteers, there fore, fell on unsympathising ears. It is even whispered that Councillor Aicken, whose stalwart physique stamps him as an enthusiast in muscular ac complishments, has joined the majority,

and Council lot' Montague alone remains true to the cause of old English sport. However this may bo, we think some steps should be taken, before Councillors commit themselves to so fatal a blunder, to represent to than that their resolution against the Albert Cricket and Re creation Ground will be a fiat banishing nil sterling healthful national: sport from our city.for there is no other level ground within tho Borough of Auckland and very little in tho suburbs. This fact combined with the want of foresight on tho part of the educational authorities iv building schools without amplo playgrounds, threatens to permanently stamp tho future population of Auckland as puny and ellsminato. We have heard it said that the climate is not adapted to active iield sports. Tho success of the Australian Cricketers is a final answer to suoh nonsense. But wo do not hesitate to say that in no city in Australasia of equal sizo has so little encouragement been given us in Auckland by the constituted authorities to thoso pastimes which hr.vo mado Englishmen what they aro. A givvo responsibility will rest on tho Council if thoy deprive our youth of tho only four and a-half acres now remaining in tho city capablo of being applied to tho most important of all educational pur poses— tho education of tho nervo and muscle. 'J'horo is, moreover, no excuse whatever for such a inal-adininistration of tho Albert Estate. In City West Park tho ladies, tho babies, and tho elderly sections of tho community have a completo monopoly. The formation of tho ground precludes anything else. Then, on tho other aido of tho city, thoro is tho Domain with its limitless resources of [licturesquo land, its shady walks, and beautiful prospects. In Albert lark, also, no demand is made for a monopoly of tho ground or even tho greater portion of it. Out of IT) acres, all that is asked for is tho appli cation of \\ acres to native spsrts. V/o aro convinced that a poll of the citizens would favour such a de mand by an overwhelming majority. Wo have too much faith in the natural instincts of English mon and women to believe for ono moment that Frenchi fied notions of recreation have so sup planted our national games that citizens would give their assent to a proceeding that will drive athletes from tho city leaving our youth no choice botween running the streets and amusing them selves with tho pastimes »f women and children. Tho ladios, too, would vote for the cricket ground unanimously, for what place is more popular with tho fair sex even now 1 Between the ex citement of the open recreation ground and tho quieter attiactions of tho shady lovers' walks on tho hill-sido Albert Park might bo made a model recreation ground—a multum in parvo, comprehending the means of sport for citizens of overy temperament and period of life. If the Council —through tho influence of adjacent property holders, who have already monopolised too much of a onco magnificent recrea tion reserve; or from a namby pamby affectation of resthotic taste—apply ilie whole reserve to walks and flower-beds theywill commit an offence against good judgmont and sound policy which will mako itself unmistakably apparent on the rising generation of Aucklandcrs. Buildings are rapidly closing in the vacant spaces of tho city, and the inhabitants will soon begin to experi ence the evils of dense population ; to deprive the youth of the city, therefore, of the only remaining place which could bo used for nctivo sports, would bo little short of a crir.io against pos terity.

The report of the Public Works Commis sioners on the South Australian railways ia issued. On December 31, 1879, there were 534J miles of railways and tramways opened for tratlic, at au average coat of £Gf>(i9 per mile. Tho report refers to the Great Northern Bail way. The line is constructed ou the 3ft Gin gauge, and will be lcquircd as part of the transcontinental lino to Port Darwin. The opinion given iv the report is unfavourable to this width of gauge, because "nothing short of a capacity to maintain a high rate of speed will enable a transcontinental line of railway to successfully compete with tho class of steamers now engaged in tho passcuger and mail service between Australia and Europe," The energy with which Western Australia is carrying ou the eastern railway works speaks well for the future prospect 3of the colony. Tho "Engineer" for October Ist, again takes up the controversy respecting the relative mcrit3 of Amsrican aud English locomotives, aud gives a table of tho results of observations made on the trinl tiip made on the lino connecting Duncdin and Oamaru. The writer maintains that the Fairlieengiuc uses little more than one half the fuel used by the American, and that the wheels of the rival locomotive very quickly wore out, and had to be replaced with ordinary wrought iron wheels with steel tires. The editor then takes up the discussion, and compares the locomotive running of the different countries. Two things the Americans do thoroughly under stand, as we find in other things besides locomotives, viz., how to advertise, aud how to sell. English trains are ruu every day at a rate of seventy miles an hour, but if an American train runs sixty, the driver is "interviewed" and it is in all the papers. The writer sums it all up thus :— "English locomotive superintendents are not perpetually bragging about fast trains ; but brag goes down with some people iv our colonies, and no doubt induces them to order American engines, when they could got much bettor at homo. Tho other reason why American engines enjoy favour is that Colonial engineers have to take the engines supplied them by American engi neers, or go without, while English engi neers universally consent to build engines to specifications prepared by more or less incompetent men. Wo lack at this moment in this country at all events, any consistent statement of the reasons why American locomotives should be better than English engines."

Numerous complaints have reached us regarding the delay in passing the ship Lady Jocelyn, which arrived last night from London, via Tauranga, When the vessel was signalled notice was sent to Dr Philson, the Health Officer, and he replied that he would make his inspection at 11 a.m. to day. The ship dropped anchor in port at eight o'clock last night, nnd hundreds of the friends of passengers and others who had business on board were put to great loss of time waiting for the passing of the ship. Dr. Philson went on board at ten o'clock, when it was dis covered that the vessel had already been passed at Tauranga, and did not require aoy further clearing by the Health Officer. Who is to blame in the matter does not appear quite clear, but it is remarked that while the passengers could not leave, nor their friends get oa board last night, the Collector of Customs, .Harbourmaster, Atjent's clerk, a friend of his, and the Landing Waiter went on board the vessel, and subsequently came ashore. It s, however, by no means an uncommon thing on the arrival or passenger chips for officials in the Harbour Board and Customs service in compauy with their friends to board these vessels while other persons less favoured, but who have quite as much right to be there,°are warned off. The matter is one which has excited a good deal of unpleasant feeling. Arrangements could surely be made by the proper authorities to have the vessels boarded by the Health Officer immediately on arrival, and the passengers given access to their friends, who often have waited for a considerable time at great inconvenience and loss for the arrival of a ship, and upon whom even a few hours' unnecessary waiting after arrival is an infliction the more annoying, because it is avoidable.

A The Rev. R. F. Macnicol left for Dunedin to-day per Arawata in order to represent the Presbyterian church of New Zealand at the pending session of the Presbyterian church of Otago and Southland. His special mission is, however, to advocate the amalgamation of the two branches of the one communion.

Mr Hoffman this morning gave up to the trustees the harp which Professor Swallow avers he purchased from him. The anniversary scrvico of the Epiphany Church w»s held last evening. The atten dance was considerable, and an excellent sermon was piCuched by the Vcn. Arch deacon Maunsell.

The owner of a child's boot lost a few days ago is requested to call at this ollice.

The newly-appointed oiliccrs of the To Awainutu Volunteer Cavalry were gazetted yesterday in Wellington, as follows :— Waikato Cavalry Volunteers A, or To rtwamutu troop: Lieutenant William Samuel lUithcrford to be captain j Kobcrt Bruce, lieutenant ; Gcorgo Wilkinson, sub lieutenant. Waikato Cavalry Volunteers C, or Hamilton troop: Lieutenant Frederick Alexander Whitakcr to be captain; Sub- Lieutenant Charles Hevel Johnston to be lieutenant; William Francis Hunt to bo sub-lieutenant.

Suporiutcudant Thompson was informed by telegraph last night of the discovery of a man's dead body, greatly decomposed, upon tho beach near Home Station, South Head, Ivaipaia. Mr Brown, manager for Messrs. liiickland and Young, was the finder. It is thought that the remains aro those of one of the seamen of the biigantiiie James A. Stewart which came to grief on the Kuipara bar a few months ago.

His Honor Mr Jmtico Gillies sat in Chambers this morning aud heard a number of formal applications. Mr Theo. Cooper applied for and was granted, probato in the case of Gcorgo Watson and George Gilchrist deceased, while] Mr Browning's application on behalf of Mrs Williamson for letters of administration over tho pro perty of her lately deceased daughter waa also granted, tho security being as well reduced to two-thirds. Mr Browning made a flimihir application on behalf of tho widow of Mr Thomas Miles. As [tho husband it the applicant only died on mo Ist hist. it was agreed that the letters of adminstra tion should, in accordance with the Act, issue after tho expiration of fifteen days from that date.

The nailing boat raco for tho cup presented by Mr SUndford, of tho I'onsonby Club Hotel, takes place at 1.30 p.m. to-morrow. Nine entries have been received and tho following positions drawn:—l, Nellie, W. Karqulmr, white, red cross ; 2, Knnicn, J. Beck, blue, white bonier; ,'t, llattlc May, T. D. llnlstcnil, bine; J, Imp, A. Warhrick red and bluu ; 5, Sissy, McKay, red, yellow Unit; G, Crab, ,f. McEwcn, red, while ball ; 7, I'li.stime, J. Leury, green and white ; 8, Witch, K. J. Yntea, black, white cross hipiies; 0 Patriot, Dunuiug, white, black ball. Tho coureo will bo from tho nuuth wide of a ling-boat to ho anchored oil' Shelly liench, round a mark-boat of tho Watch man, thence round the red buoy iiiHido tho North Head, thence round tho Daphne's moorings oil' Judge's Hay ; twice round, finishing on south side of ling-boat.

F Awards has set out on a ISO miles tramp in Dunedin, which ho undertakes to com. plete in 48 hours. It is a pity ho doesn't expend the same amount of labour on somo more useful pursuit,

Mr Robert Hale,'baker, of tho Imperial Oakery, Quocti-Btroot wharf, died from the elleets of an accident soino six weeks since while shipping goods on board the s.B. Kotorua. On the starting of the steamer Mr Hale leaped from the vessel on to the wharf and injured his buck. Ho did not take particular notice of the accident until within the last ten daya, when it became painfully apparent that ho had Buffered internal injury. Dr. Tennant and Dr. llaincs were called in, but their advice mid assistance were unavailing. Mr Halo died at G o'clock yesterday morning, leaving a wife and two children to mourn their hrc parablo loss. Mr Halo was a native of Weston-Supor-Maro, one of tho prettiest watering-places on the Somersetshire side of tho western coast of England, He came to this colony in ISGIS, Mr John Halswell being his fellow-passenger and countryman. The remains will be laid in their last rest ing placo this evenimr, starting from Mr Me Cnruiick'a, Manukau Koad, at I o'clock according to the desire of deceased. lie will be buried by the American Order of Oddfellows, of which ho was a member.

A meeting of cricketers was held last evening for the purpose of making arrange ments in reference to the proposed visit of the Australian cricket team. Mr Mumford occupied the chair, and the duties of secre tary were performed by Mr C. K. Mac- Ooimick. It was .stated that the ground could he obtained for £50, free of all ex penses, and that tho Australians would pro hnlily play in Auckland on February 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, A working committee was elected consisting of Messrs Testro, King, MacCormick, Mitford, Swansoti, (Jutland, imd Day, with power to a.lii to their number. Messrs Lnnkhnm, senr., Mum ford, and Lynch were elected a .selection committee, and the meeting then adjourned.

Tv the Editor: Sir,—As one of tho audi ence in the Temperance Hall last night I was very much impressed aud convinced by the arguments used. If all tho officers had been on the platform clothed in regalia, the scene would have been more imposing and productive of greater effect. I am sure that a great number of the audience were thoroughly convinced that the demon alcohol should be driven from our midst. Mr Speight's address, with ficures to prove, ought to convince any sensible person. Mr Hemus'a short address was humorous, and he pleased the people with his comparisons to Hollo way's pills and ointment. Mr Price's speech was good, but rather long ; people pet tired when an address is extended to 55 minutes. A shorter one would have suited better. A word to tho G.W.S, Mr Ellis: It he had advertised properly, there would have been a larger gathering,— Yours.otc, Conviction.

A terrible death occurred in a Bolton train recently, and more shocking evidence has not often been given at an inquest than that of Mr 'Wildbiood, a strangely-named theological student, who declared that he entered the train which left Victoria station at twenty minutes paßt six o'clock on Satur day evening. After he entered the carriage a man and two women entorcd, one of them being tho deceased. Ho thought the three were all the worse for drink. '1 ho deceased behaved herself rather noisily ; she sat on the other female's knee, rose up and looked out of the window, aud being remonstrated with she aat down again and began to sing, in rather a rowdy manner, "Pay thy morning sacrifice."' Shortly afterwards she put her head out of the win dow again, and almost immediately there was a sound like a fog signal going of]', and deceased's body rolled on to tho carriage floor. Her head was split open, and her brains were scattered about.

During tho coming year thcrci are to be held at Frankfort an " International Leather Exhibition," and an " international Balneo logical Exhibition." Tho first will comprise lise classes of commodities—(l) specimens of every kind of leather; (2) articles made of leather; (3) colors, dyes, varnishes, and pastes used in the preparation and finishing of leather; (4) the machinery and appli ances used in the manufacture of leather ; and (5) a large variety of objects which require more or less of leather in their construction. In the words of the pros pectus, tho Balneological Exhibition is to include "mineral waters, with a geological description of their district, pro ducts obtained from the water, sals and mother-lies, bathing tubs and sand baths, bathing machines, bathing chairs, and all kinds of invalid furniture, apparatus for medical electrisation, and for orthopraxy, meteorological apparatus," &c, &c. Should not New Zealand be represented in the exhibits of leather and mineral waters ? Besides the foregoing, Frankfort will also have an exhibition of patent and registered articles, the main objeot being to bring " to public notice the greatest novelties in the domain of inventions and designs," and as inventors are often inveterate grumblers, here is a prospect of comfort for them,

Our London corresponaont writes:—" Mr Arthur Mills, of whoso departure for New Zealand, via San Francisco, I told you in my last, is now uo doubt among you. His article on 'Colonial Representative Gov ernment" in the "Nineteenth Century" for August has carried light to many minds on that vexed subject. It was written with a view to the present state of affairs in South Africa, and the iat6 untoward position of Sir Baltic Frero between Home and Colonial authorities. Mr Mills reviews the past history of New Zealand, and the happy conclusion of their difliculties with thorough sympathy for the colonists and knowledge of their case. Sir Hercules Robinson will have the traditions of his late colony to help him in his future most difficult position. Writing as an Englishman, Mr Mills concludes : " It will be by extending the principle of colonial self-government that we shall be able to extend that (A colonial self-defence, and it is by grouping our colonies whenever practi cable that both these objects will be best attained. It is too late to speculate whether bargains might have been made long ago with our Colonies for their own self-defence, and for free trade with us, as the price for the concession of self-govern ment. Such stipulations, if attempted, would probably have failed. Now, at all events, our trust for friendly tariffs, and for co-operation in the defence of the Empire, must be on the influence of an enlightened public opinion on the free Colonial Parlia ments which we have ourselves created.1'

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An extraordinary phenomenon was wit nessed within tho borders of tho King Country a few days ago. Snow fell on the Tokanui and Kawau mountains, and on the kills lying between them. In tho memory of middle-aged Maoris 9UCh an occurreuco has never happened before, even at the coldest season of tho year. It is a fact, however, that the temperature during the last few days of December was lower than it had been since May ; indeed, in some parts ot tho district, wo are assured that a slight frost was experienced last week.— " Waikato Times."

At the annual meeting of St. Andrews' Church, Cambridge, the balance • sheet shewed receipts £310 ; cash in hand after paying expenses, £4 Cs, On the motion of Mr Heaney and carried, the Minister's salary was increased to £200 per annum. Mr Willis nominated Mr Wella as his warden, aud Mr Heauey proposed Mr Francis Hicks as people's warden. The following gentle men wero elected vestrymen :—Messrs. Jas. Young, Chitty, Sanders, Stuart, Heaney, Allen, Bates, Beale, Hughes, and Major Wilsou. Messrs Bright and Scott, auditora.

Mr Archibald Forbes was interviewed by a " New York Herald " reporter immedia tely after hia arrival in America. Having in answer to questions detailed his experi ence as a war correspondent, Iho reporter asked if he had ever seen service while acting as a soldier. Mr Forbes: " Tho only service I saw -vhile iv the British army was in somo political riots in Ireland, where I was knocked off my horso with a brick."

On arrival of tho s.B. Rotomahana from Auckland at Kusscll, en route for Sydney, a caso of scarlet fever was discovered. The ICnwakawa Coal Mines medical gentleman, Dr Bakowcll, was sent for. Tho patient ia now located in the lioubo recently occupied by Mr J. Hill, opposite tho Loading Ground. —"Northern Luminary."

William North, while encaged carting onrth at tho railway works,rwhangarei, last Monday, unstained ft broken log, through tho lioiho bolting, knocking him (North) down and drawing the dray over him. llcnco tho accident. Dr Traill attended the sufferer.

At the conference of tho Church of Eng land Temperauco Society, the Bishop of Liverpool announced that Mr Barker'n prescription for drunkenness was tincture of gentian and tincture of capsicum, in equal pints. Tho quantity for a doso was twenty drops in water frequently.

l'louro-pncumoiiia continues its ravages in Knglnud. From a tabular statement published by tho Clerk of tho Poace, at I'reston, fihowing the number of cases of pleura-pneumonia in tho county of Lancaster during tho past year, it appears that tho amount of compensation paid out of tho county rates in consequence of tho ravages of the difoaso was £3,44G,1Gj<, less £G2O 8s 3d received for carcasses of healthy animals slaughtered, being a decrease of £GBB Gh Gd, as compared with the amount paid iv the previous year.

Tho micccrs of Mrs Hampsons mission appears to have conciliated churches that before held aloof. The Woslcyana officially held back from joining the work ; still they wero strongly in her favour. The Grnfton Uoad and Parnell Wes loynn Circuit have now, at their recent quarterly meeting, carried a motion that " Mrs llnmpuon bo cordially welcomed and invited to conduct services in their two chapels." Mr C. J, Stone was the main mover in the motion.

Information was brought into Whangarci on Monday last,thatthe body of agnmdigger named Nicholson had been found hanging by a rope in a whare, near Stonoy Creek, Huapekapeka. The body was cut down, and information* was sent to Kuwakawa, distant IS miles'. It is said that Nicholson had been diguing for some considerable time, and had saved up a lot of money and gum, when he was burnt out. It is supposed lhut thia so prayed upon his mind, as to cause him to seek a questionable peace in self-destruction. —"Northern Advocate."

Tho examination of Mr M. Swallow, bankrupt, was continued after we went to press yesterday. He stated that his income, during the half-year wan about C-'.)5. Receipts were given for £ISO spent, and there were no receipts for the remainder, Ho did not think that was expensive living, In answer to Mr Do L.eau, the debtor could not see his way clear to make any »ropositioii9, Had not one ot his cred;'nrs placed him in his present position, ho would have paid every one 20s in the £1. Mr Tyler, iii showing that Mr Swallow's income, would not be so largo as hitherto, stated that it; was l«y no means curtain Hint he would continue his position as organist of St. Paul's Church. Mr Po^enoskie, drew attention to the fact that the bankrupt, with his servant and another man, had obtained goods from him to the value of more than £30, an 1 then several days later filed Ilia scludule. After homo desultory convernn(iou, the further examination of he debtor was deferred.

•' Dcvnnt si je pins" writes :—The disfrnncbisement to which the farmers at home are subject to appears to be assum ing a subversive turn, and the county and agricultural journals teem with their many giievanccs. Although tho recent harvest there has been something like an average one, no opportunity has been afforded the farmers of restoring any portion of the capital which has been lost during the last four or live years. This, no doubt, will bo tho means of some of the oldest and long-standing farming establishments break ing up aud the proprietors emigrating to this or some other colony, thereby materially diminishing the agricultural prosperity of England ; and if such a state of things exist, viz , bad crops and low prices, high rents and still higher "rate?," icndering it extremely difficult, even lor the most thrifty and skilful to make both ends meet—they will be justified in adopting such a course. Aa showing the state of land in England at tho present time a " used-up " farmeif deploring hia [immutable infelicity, says that only a few years ago applicants for good farms might have been numbered by the dozen; now things aro changed and thousands of acres of the beat land arc lying waste, and in many districts there arc farms neglected and un cultivated. The genuine farmer, the man who knows his business and strives to^ get his living by farming, has had to put up with high rents.and has frequently lost his all in efforts to maintain his position. Agricultural labourers are leav ing tho country by shiploads for forcigu shores, unable to Buffer the monopoly that exists in the land of their birth. An account is given of a gang of farm - labourers, who went to America, but on account of a weakness for the old country returned again determined to give it ono more trial. They found circumstances infinitely worse than they left thorn, and, with sad hearts, returned to America again. Ou landing one of them, who was a patriotic son of Erin's Isle, exclaimed in Wordsworth's language, " Ycz crags and pakes, Ize wid ycz once agin."

The installation of officers of Ara Lodge, 1.C., was conducted last night by Past Master Recs in the Lodge-room Masonic Hotel, Princes-street. There were present: The .Right Worshipful Provincial District G.M.—Brother G. P. Pierce, Brother Rat tray (Princo of Wales Lodge), Brother Wright (Waitetnata Lodge), Brother Suiter (United Service Lodge), and the following Past Masters : —Brothers Robinson, Ree?, Russell, Mitchell. Page, Roycroff, Mcco), Rev. Nelson, Leers, Philips, Moat, Hewson, Trimble, Basley, Fenton, Daw son, and Rev. Dr. Kidd. The fol lowing lodge officors were installed :— W.M., J. B. Crothers; S.W., Arthur Wright; 1.W., C. S. Western ; chaplain, Rev. Dr. Kidd, M.A.; treasurer, Past Master Mitchell; secretary, Past Master Russell; senior deacon, A. Linabury; junior deacon, F. . Quick; orgauist, Past Master Rees; director of cere monies, Past Master Page; inner guard, F. Kummer ; stewards, W. H. Fenton and Youug ■ tyler, C. Porter. A banquet took place subsequently, when, after the usual loyal toasts, the following were given:—"The Duke of Abcrcorn, U.M. of Ireland, "The Three Grand Lodges of England, Ireland, and Scotland," and "Brother G. P. Pierce, P.G.M., and the Provincial Grand Officers, coupled with the name of Brother P.M. Rees, the P.G. Secretary." The latter gentleman in res ponding expressed the satisfaction that was felt in seeing the Provincial Grand Master present among them, notwithstanding that his health was far from being fully restored. The toast of " Sister Lodges " was proposed by J. Durance, 1.P.M., and responded to by Bros. Rattray, Suiter, and Wright. Bro. Niccol, W.M , elect of St. Andrew's Lodge, in a neat speech, proposed the W.M. of Lodge Ara,. taking advantage of the occasion to speak in very high terms of the qualifications of that officer. Bro. Oothers responded in suitablo terms, in which he thanked the Lodgo for the confi dence they had reposed in him, and spoke of the cordiality that had always prevailed amongst them. The health of Bro. P.M. Rees, Installing Master, was proposed by Bro. Dr. Kidd, and duly responded to. Other toasts were given interspersed with songs, to which Bro. Gordon Gooch and other Brothers contributed, and the time passed pleasantly till the usual hour ot separating. *

The racehorses Spoilsman, Lone Hand, Hilda, Lara, Paramena, Rewi, and Florence, which were to have been put up to auction at tho Hayniarket to-day, wero withdrawn from sale. Tho dispute between the rival Newcastle Highway Boards has been settled by a joint conference between Major Wilson and Mr Carpentcr,| on behalf of the Board elected under the Highway Act, and Messrs Dey and Salmon, on behalf of the Board elected under the regulation of General Elections Act, with Mr Whitaker. The latter Board is acknowledged, and will carry on opera tions. For the convenience of ladies and gentle men resident in Ponsonby who desire to acquire a correct knowledge of singing, Mr Gordon Gooch will open an elementary class this evening iv All Saints' Schoolroom. Time : 8 o'clock, Tho P. and O. Co.'s steamer Cathay leaves Melbourne on the 19th inst. for London. Passengers can be booked through from Aucklaud at Ciuickshauk aud Co.

Cue of the seamen ot the steamer Entcr prizo fell overboard to-day while she was alongside the Lady Jocclvn. The brothers Hunt observed the accident, and proceeded to the spot ill their boat. The unfortunate man, who could not swim, was hauled on board, and placed on hia own vessel in safety.

A meeting of creditors in the estate of John llobl)3, formerly of Whangaporoa, was held to-cluy at the Supremo Court, Mr T. Macflarlanc being in the chair. In auswer to questions put by Mr Browning (who ap peared for one of the creditors), the defend ant said that he had had property, but had beec obliged to sacrilice it iv order to satisfy the claim of a person named George ; that the bailiff had been going on selling stock even after the Kegistrar's order to stop came to hand ; and that until the sacrifice entailed upon him by George's action ho was in a position to pay 203 iv the £. At the torced sale £85 worth of pro perty wont for £39, and this, too, after notice had been given that the man had filed, Mr Macliarlanc was appointed trustee. The assets iv the estate are set down at £482 10s (being mostly doubtful debti), aud the liabilities at £112.

The annual conference of the Wcsleyan Mctliodist Church is appointed to be held in Nelson, commencing on January 21st. As this is the Conference immediately preceding tho general one of the delegates from all tho Australian colonies, consider ablo interest will be felt in its proceedings. (Jver thirty ministers from various parts of the colony have signified their intention to be present. Those from the Auckland district being the Revs. W. Morley, G. IJoud, T. Buddie, aud C. Grilliu. Each circuit also elects at least one lay represen tative, aud the following appointments from thia part of the colony have already been made, viz.. Pitt-street Circuit, Mcshra Hanson and Beaumont; Grafton Koad, Mr F. A. White ; Three Kings Institution, Mr Edson; Onchunga, Mr J. Bycroft; I'ukekohe, Mr K. Hobbs and F. L. Prime. Home Mission Treasurer also attends "ex oflicio."

A piece of news comes from Paris, which may certainly the Raid to be strange and surprising. The Queen, it is Raid, has just insured her life. Tho Duke of Cambridge, who has been staying in Paris, went the other day to the French Lion Insurance Company, and took out a policy for a large amount in the name of Her Majesty. Irai« luting this act of foresight, His Knyal Highness proceeded next day to the ollice of the flame company, and assured his own life also for a large sum. There is, probably, some truth in all this, tier Majesty is frugality itself, and she induces her friends toput her precepts into practice. The Queci ia said to be a considerable shareholder in one of tho steamship compauics trading with the Cape.

A meeting of the Domain Board was held yesterday at which there were present: — Mcbsih Mitford (chairman), Jenkins, and Clarke A report was received from the raugcr upon the injury done to growing trees upon holidays, by swings being allixed to them and used. He therefore suggested that if any swings were required, they should be lixed up permanently out in tho paddock. Attentiou was also drawn to the dangerous state of the railway culvert at the I'arnell entrance. The members of the Board in discussing the matter fested a strong disinclination to interfere with tho amusements of children upon holidays, and as tho holiday season is now over it was agreed to defer the matter for the present. The Secretary was instructed to direct the uocice of the railway authorities to the state of tho cul vert.—The Secretary intimated that in ac cordance with tho new regulations fees (10.s each per day) had been collected from the stall-holders of tho Domain on| tho re cent holidays, ami that they had expressed their eatislaction with the new ,arrnni;cnicut as it lessened the competition considerably. —lv Hie absence of Mr Fentou his motion re admission fees to cricket ground was further postponed, and accouuts to the amount of £43 3s 9d having been passed for payment the meeting dissolved.

On Sunday evening next at 3 o'clock the Rot. W. Morloy will pro ich at Northcote.

Wo notice tho Loysl United Friends will celebrate tholr first anniversary by a soireo and hall on tho 17th Inst., in tho Tomperanco Hall. Tho city band will bo fn attendance An oxcol lont proßrammo Is In preparation for the interest ing event.

The City Council invite tenders for di vorjion of main aowor from Queen-strcot to tho Broakwator iload, with overflow, oto., until Thursdny, tho 13ih inst. Plans and specifica tions may bo inspected in tho office of the City Surveyor.

To-morrow the Auckland Provision and Dai'y Produce Company will havo on viow and for sale at the Central Stall, City Market. Ist Prize Exhibition liacon, fed by tho Honorable kV. U. Clarke, of Sydney; also, the very prlmeßt Canterbury Prize Cheeeo, with oithor or which we challenge Auckland to produce anything like it; alto, a fow verr prime dairr fed Bacon Jowlc, which wo Bhall sell cheap at 4d per lb. ; 3i tsa at 2s; other things equally (cheap, and quality unsurpassable, and uncquallod. Will our old Customers pleaso call onrly in tho af tor noon in order to prevent the disappointments aud avoid tho confiißion that hus boen folt by somo through coming lato Wo shall try to morrow to have a supply equal to tho demand. —A. BtTTANT, Managor.—fADVT.)

MINING NEWS.

New North Dkvon.—Mr Wiicox, Mino Manager, reports:—" Seventy Fret Level : The reef going east appears to be reducing iv width, but improving in quality. It is How about 5 feet wide, and shows gold more freely than hitheito. Driving west, as last reported. Stoping was started a few days since, and from general appearance the reef appears as good as in tho diivo.— Battery : Since starting to crush there have been from 55 to GO loads of quartz treated for tho return of 2240z5. 15dwts. retorted gold, and I have also treated ono ton of tailiugs for the re turn of 2oz retorted gold, making a total of 22Goz 15dwts, which I purpose melting and assaying to-morrow. This would have been done to-day, but for the abseuco of some of tho employe's at the bank. The stuff at the battery appears to be showing even better than hitherto, and I purpose keeping ten heads stampers employed as long as possible, and by employing a few more haudn in the mine I trust to be able to do so. I may remark that the crushing has exceeded my expectations from the general appcaiance of the quartz in breaking down. 1 purpose selling the tailings to tho highest bidder on Thursday next, when I expect to realize a good piice, from the test I have put through on the Company's Account." New Golden Crown.—Mr Dunlop reports: Battery hvel—Stoping No. 2 leader has been carried up close to Brace level, the leader averaging about 12 inches. The quartz, however, is of a very low grade. On No. 1 leader the stop'cs are opened up at a distance of 90 feet to the south-cast of cross-cut, which brings the stopes up to the slide. Have again started the drive along the course of tho reef on the north side of cross-cut. The reef here was much disturbed and split up, but since starting again it has become more defined, and Is now about 15 inches thick, ard during the last few days has shewn a little god. In the stopes the leader averages a foot thick, with good payable quartz coming to hand, At same level a cross-cut has been cleaned out, and 105 feet repaired. Intend to start a drive to intersect llerival's leader, which will take about 40 feet of driving to where the leader may be expected within a week.—lntermediate Level : There is little or no change to report in this part of the mine.—loo Feet Level": A drive is being put in on the course of a small leader cut in the western cross-cut. The ground is hard, but is likely to pay well, as it shows gold freely. Men have been cleaning and re pairing a winze between 100 ft level and battery levels. When finished I purpose making preparations for opening up a large block of this reef, which promises to be very remunerative.—Brace Level, or Surface: Tho contractors are making good progress here.-Battery : The battery has been undergoing repairs, overhauling stampers, alteration to berdans, and repairs to dies. The work is now completed and the battery in full swing; machinery iv good working order.

Jeau Inglow says that tears are the showers that fertilise the world. This may lead some of our philosophers to say that the crops are always large whore crocodiles abound.

AUCKLAND.

CABLEGRAMS.

EUROPEAN.

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SIR EVELYN WOOD DESPATCHED TO TRANSVAAL. LONDON, January C. Sir Evelyn Wood is to proceed to the Capo to command the British forces in the Transvaal. MR PARNELL. Mr Parnell ha.? arrived in London to attend the sittings of Parliament. £200,000 of Adelaide mortgage deben tures have been subscribed for at par. MOKE ARRESTS OF LAND LKAGUERS. Six more Land Leaguers have been arrested in lrelaud, and will shortly be placed ou their trial. LONDON, January G. Tlio official account of the disaster met with by a detachment of the 94th Regiment in the Transvaal almost completely confirms the account first received. The detachment was escorting a convoy of supplies when it was surrounded by Boers, who summoned the British to surrender. Upon the latter refusing, the Boers swept down on them, and 112 officers and men were killed. RIOT IN IRELAND. LONDON, Januarys. News conies to hand 10-day of further disturbances in Ireland. A large crowd of people had assembled at a farm at New,, brook, near Claremorris, in order to prevent the service of a notice of ejectment of the tenant. A body of police was despatched to the scene of the disturbance, and the people were- ordered to disperse. Upon their refusing to do so, the police charged with fixed bayonets upon the rioters, several of whom were severely wounded in the struggle which ensued. LONDON MARKET REPORT. LONDON, January 4. The following Is the New Zealand Loan and Mcrcautild Agency Company's re port :— Wool: Market unchanged. Wheat: Market quiet. Adelaide is worth 50s; Victorian, 49s Gd; and New Zealand, 47s per 49Clbs. Tallow : Market quiet. Mutton is worth 35s Gd, and beef 32s Gd per cwt. Leather : Market flat. Best sides, lljd per lb. COMMERCIAL. LONDON, January 5. The 4J per cent. New Zealand (1879-1904) Loan is 98J. Best Scotch pig iron, No. 1, f.o.b. on the Clyde, is 555.

AUSTRALIAN.

VICTORIAN REVENUE.

MELBOURNE, Friday.

Tuo rcvenuo of Victoria for tha last quarter amounted to £1,252,000, being an increase of £193,000 compared with the corrcspondiug quarter ot 1879. The chief increases are : Customs, £59,000 ; excise, £G3,000; and public works, £G7,000. The territorial revenue shows a decrease of £15,000. The revenue for the year 18S0 amounted to £4,706,000, being an increase of £292,900 on 1879.

ADELAIDE, Friday. The South Australian Parliament has been prorogued. The exports of the colony for the past year show nu increase of £1,000,000.

TUE SUEZ MAILS. ALBANY, January G,

The P. and O. Company's sfeamahip Hydußpeß, from Galle, with the inward Suez mail, dated London, December 3, arrived at King George's Sound to-day.

NEW SOUTH WALES REVENUE, SYDNEY, January G,

The revenue for the quarter amounts to £1,583,000, being an iucrease of £333,000, a9 compared with last year. There was a largo iucrease in the laud sale revenue for the year, which shows an increase of £43,000.

QUEENSLAND REVENUE,

BRISBANE, January C,

The revenue for the half-year amounts to £803,000. being an iucrease of £90,000 as compared with the last year.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

WIIANGAREI KACES,

Whangarei, Thursday. The annual races to-day were a success. The following arc the results of the several events :—

Maiden Plate.—Chisliolm's Sydney, 1; Lustiug's Failure, 2. Whanoaeiu Plate Handicap of 40 soys., with a sweepstake ot 3 soys.— Smea ton'a Deceive, 1 ; Gray's Shamrock, 2 ; Uye's M or M, 3. IiuiiDIGGERS' Purse.—Poro'a McLeod, 1 ; Mclnnes' Minnie. 2. Settlers' Stakis.—Smcaton's Deceive, 1 ; Whitelaw's Electric, 2 ; Moller's Sylvia, 3. Hack Kace.—Dibble's 1.0. U., 1; Owen's Stella, 2. Hurdle Race,—Rye's N or M, 1; Mclunes's Lady St. Maur, 2 ; Moller's Sylvia, 3. Sea Captains' Race.—Captain Aubrey, 1; Captain Stewart, 2. Consolation Stake.?.—Gray's Sham rock, 1; Oweu's Stella, 2.

A GREAT SWIMMING FEAT.

Mis 3 Lizzie Gow has successfully swum from Dunoon to the Cloch Lighthouse. This young lady h under sixteen years of age, and distinguished herself in August of last year, along with Miss Minnie Geddes, by swimming half-a-mile on the Clyde above the suspension bridge. Tho feat at that time was considered sotuetliiup; marvellous, and was witnessed by upwards of 20,000 spectators. iNot content with the fame then so de servedly earned, she resolved, after Captain Webb's show on the Clyde last month, to attempt something much greater. Arrangements were accordingly made with the greatest privacy, and promptly at one o'clock on August 23rd the girl stripped on tho beach in the East Bay, Dunoou, and entered the water. She was accompanied by five small [boats, and wheu it became known that she intended to cross the Channel a gentleman nlso essayed to accomplish the feat, be swam vigor ously for about a mile, wheu he was forced to take refuge in a boat, completely benumbed. Miss Gow began her task on the breast, but after swimming for some time without rnakiug much progress she changed to the overhand stroke, at which she is an adept, and made rapid headway. Before midchannel was reached her hands wero benumbed, and she turned on her back aud chafed them for some minute?. Refreshed by the rest, she agaiu pro ceeded on her weary way. At this point she was joined by her brother from one of the boats, who is a splendid swimmer and diver, but he also had to succumb, after beiug half-an-hour in tho water. Left alone, she followed the leading bouts with indomitable pluck, and gradually Beared the shore. The current was now, unfor tunately, very strong agaiust her, and her failing strength was unable to fight against the tide, and she made little or no pro gress. When within iifty yards of the shore she complained of cramp, and her friends advised her to leave the water. She complied reluctantly, and, after enter ing the boat, was carefully attended. Tea aud other refreshments were supplied by the residents of tho cottage near tho Cloch, and after an hour's rest Miss Gow returned to Dnnoon, none the worse for her daring swim. She was onn hour aud fifty-three minutes in the water.—" Glasgow Herald."

TO UNG WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

I A CHRISTMAS tree and Fancy Fair were opened this afternoon at 3 o'clock, in the presence of a considerable number of ladies and friends, including the committee. The tree, a largo one, was laden with a great variety of toys and useful articles, which will be sold to visitors with the view of aiding the funds of the Institute. A number of tables are arranged along (he hall on each aide of the central object of attraction, completely covered with articles of needlework, made by inmates of the Home, and outside friends and presented to the lustitute. Ihese articles comprise children's wear ing apparel, and things for domestic use. all of which will be sold at reasonable prices-none over thirty shillings. The upper part will be ornamented with Chinese lanterns, suspended from the ceiling, by Mr S. Hill, and which, when lighted, will have a very pretty effect. Additional interest will be afforded in the evening by a number of pianoforte solos, and several duets by friends. The entertainment will close this evening at 9 o'clock, and if the goods are not all sold, the sale may be continued for a tew hours to-morrow. IHUU.-BXi.XQai, •n.uun.iiinu,

DEATH IN CMILD-BIMThM THE THAMES.

THE following report of a case that km attracted much attention at the Thames in condensed from the Thames " Star" :—

An inquest was held at the Salutation Hotel ou the body of Mrs Charles H, Wil, sod, before Captain Skene, J.P. Charles Henry Wilson said he was a mine manager, and husband of deceased. y» engaged Dr. Huxtable to attend on his wife He sent for him on the morning of the 27th' He camo over, and called several times during the duy. The last time he called was about eight o'clock at night. On the 28th, about one o'clock in the moraine he whs called. He got up, and after dressing himself he knocked at bis wife's bedroom door, and enquired ji he should go for the doctor. He heard hia wife say that there was no necessity—that she had every confidence in Mrs Dew and thar, if there was any danger ha could tasny fctep across to the 'doc' tor's house. About half-past one he heard his wife cry out and he tapped at the door a second time and enquired . ogam if he should go for the doctor. She said no. At two o clock he h ear d big wife cry again, and ho then tapped at the door and said he was going for th e doctor. The reply he got was that the child was born and that all danger was ove r . He was not satisfied with the answer, and went into the room very shortly after, she told him thcro was no occasion to go for the dector, that it was all right. Mr 8 Devy said "it would bo a pity to rouBC the doctor. He had done her a good turn a na did not like to rouse him." -He did not go, and at teu o'clock in the morning he sent his son over to the doctor's, telling him that Mrs Wilson had been confined but that he could call j n when ho was passing. The doctor came about ten o'clock. He went into the room in which Mrs Wilson was. Witness* asked the doctor (Huxtable) how she was getting on. He answered " nicely," or words to that effect, nlrs Devy was attending his wife as a friend. He nad heard that Mrs Devy was an experienced nurse. He believed the nurse attended to his wife well. On the 29th Dr. Huxtable came .in ahout tour o'clock in the afternoon. He Baid he had prescribed for her. He did not attend her up to the time of her death. He attended on Thursday the 30th, both morning and evening. Mrs Devy still called at intervals. He called in and told witness he had plenty of medicine, and that he was guing away to Auckland, and that if deceased got any worse witness was to send for any doctor on tbo field. On Saturday morning Mrs Wilson became worse and witness sent for Dr. Payne. Dr. Payne attenden, and visited her frequently up to the time of her death. Dr. Huxtable in company with Dr. Payne visited deceased on Sunday night, Dr. Huxtable gave witness a certificate.

To a juror: Mrs Wilson was in charge of Dr. Iluxtable up to the tims of her death. Both Doctors Iluxtable and Payne told witness that deceased had not been "properly attended to by the nurse.

Ann Devy then gave evidence. She con sidered herself competent to attend a confinement without a medical man. She wanted the doctor fetched, but Mrs Wilson said she would not have him fetched.

Dr iluxtable deposed :—I know Mrs Wilson and attended her prior to her con. finement. I visited her every hour lor several hours, and when the bleeding stopped, I left her, telling Mrs Devy to send for me as soon as symptoms were indicated peculiar to the circumstances ot the case. I told her it was a serious case. I visited deceased again before going to bed, and found the symptona were not yet apparent. At 9 o'clock the next morniug I received a message to] say that " everything had paesed||olF well,' and that " I should call when I passed." At 10 o'clock that morning I found deceased in a very weak state, but there was no other serious syniptonu. I visited her twice a day until Wednesday night, when I was called, as she was slightly feverish. I gave her some rnoiicine, and on Tuesday she was considerably better, and con tinued so until after I had left for Auck land. On leaving, I told Mr Wilson I should bo absent for 24 hours, and that if anything unfavourable took place he could send for any doctor he wished, and I mentioued that two medical men had agreed to look after any cases that re quired attention during my absence, and told Mr Wilson to be sure and send if there was the slightest necessity. I was absent three days,|missing the firat boat. When I arrived on the Thames, I found deceased in a sinking condition. She died on Tuesday morning. I do not consider tbat a woman who has not had two or three years' special study competent to attend a» accoucbour. I was much dissatUiied that I had not been called.

l)r Payne, beiug sworn, said I attended the deceased immediately before death. I was sent for on Saturday last, while I was in the hospital, by Mr Wilson to see his wife on Dr Huxtable's behalf. I found her in a very high fever—pulse 180 and rising to 190. She was sensible when I saw her, but she wandered a good deal. After a few hours she settled down in a state of low muttering delirium. I was with her about six or seven times a day till she died. On Sunday evening I deemed it advisable to consult with Dr. Kilgour, and later in the evening meeting Dr. Hux table, who had just returned, 1 visited the case with him, aud continued to do so dur ing the following day. I told Mr Wilson that, in my opinion, this state of things had been brought about by a portion of the pla centa having been left behind, and he informed me that Dr. Huxtable had told him the same. When I saw her, she was about as bad as she could possibly be. I saw Mis Devy. The present case required edu cated treatment. 1 believe the cause of death was the absorption of poisoned blood into the open veius, caused by the decomposi tion of the plncenta remaining. If the woman had said there was a part of tho placenta remaining, something might have been done.

Dr Kilgour gave similar evidence.

The symptoms of which deceased died were those that might have arisen from the retention of a portion of the placenta with iu the utrix. It would not be safe to en trust a case of this kind to a woman who has had no training, in fact untrained men or women should not have charge of mid wifery cases at all. Zzperience enables midwifes and nurses to conduct cases of natural labour safely j but wherever any dnTLculty occurs, the life of the patient is at once put iv jeopardy. The jury returned the following verdict: — " That the deceased, Mary Ann Wilson, did give birth to a son, snd died from natural causes." They also added a rider to the effect " That this ioqutst was not necessary."

In a leading article commenting upon the case, the "Thames Advertiser" says:— " The coroner's inquest yesterday seems to have proved a failure, unless it was to show that the doctor engaged to attend the case had not been guilty ot any negligence. The jury appear to have gone about their worK in a dissatisfied way, as if convinced that the only object of the inquiry was to con demn all midwives aud to advertise the legitimate profession, at the cost of wounding tho feelings of the bereaved in this case. Now, whilst we cannot go this length, we confess1 that jury meu deserve some sympathy. In this case medical skill was employed, having been engaged iv anticipation of the event, and medical skill was available at the time of death, a certificate having been duly given. But, it appears that rumour had been busy, and the doctor who had absented himself for three days from the case—although he had given most careful directions and in formed the deceased's husband that he had arranged|for a subsitute, was freely censured, and held to blame by some as the cause of death. Under these circumstances it was only natural that the doctor should court au inquiry in order that he might be exonerated from the blame which rumour, with her thousand tongues, had so freely cast upon him. There is also another consideration, and one which the jury appear wholly to_ have overlooked, i.e., bad the mid wife done all that skill and attention could dictate in such a case. The doctor appears to have been fully im pressed with the critical nature of his patient's case, and appears also to have used his utmost persuasive power to convince the nurse of this fact, in order that no accident should arise. In the face of this, the evidence goes to show that rather than allow the doctor, who had been previously engaged in the case, to be called in at the most critical juncture, the nurse took upon herself the sole responsibility. We have no desire to usurp the functions of a coroner's jury, and impute blame where a jury of her couutrymen saw none, but wo do maintain that the lady took upon herself a responsibility which she was not warran ted, under the circumstances, in doing."

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THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. FRIDAY, JANUARY 7,



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