SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

-..---IThlaKvenln-. 0.58 , HIOH WATER |xo-morrow Morning, LSI BUNSET.-Thla Evening. 7.10 SUKKISE.-To-Morrow Morning, til MOON- AGE,-LaßtQuarter.Uth. 7.11 a.m»

ARRIVALS.

LAST _V_MN_. Atalanta, schooner, Donovan, from Ngußguru Fairy, sohooner, Davis, from rairua to-day. Christina, schooner, K.T, 8080?;*?^^ Tavlunl, schooner, Phillips, from Lovuka

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVEHING. lona, 5.8., Farquhar, for Tauranga Flngal, as, Norrls, for Mangawat

IMPORTS.

Per Tavlunl. from Levuka-310 sacks maize, 33 casOß pines, 32 bags peanuta. Per Loch Urr, from London : -201-bo-ea guopowder.-D. Evitt, gnnmakcr, 0 ™_fQueen, from London (at 'fa-rang.): pf-lrTMttor-. £100: printed cottons, -20J; IMS ieltTatß and caps, -100; wro_Kh"eather £200: aaddlery. -190; sheath teffi; £301 Bowing machines, £30: agricultural imnlßman-V'10: ogricu tural machinery, £10; iXwd general machinery. W.O; books, £110; ESrVfflcwt; stationery. £160 ;paperhanging3. _>30 • upholswry, £o0; iron bedsteads, £Uio ; nfinos -MA perfumery, £10 : jewellery, £30 ; gSrdwar. and cutlery, £OJO ; bar and rod Iron, lion ; sheet iron, 1 ton : plate iron. 1 ten ; gal va-taed iron. 117 tona ; tin plateß, 90 boxes; Iron nall-lton j wire and wire rope.Stona; linßeedl oil, ?10 _ala: paint colours, £330; flint g.ass,£2o; ohina and earthenware, £30: glass bottles. -to ; n_,™ £250 • lines and twlneß, £70; cement, 11M torlTrci?ara 140 lbs ; brandy in hulk, 520 X; brandy To case, 760 gala; rum. 870 ga a; -onoVo. £lf,0: Brhiah spirits. In case, 6SO gala; Bacon ond hams, 21 cw t; preserved not rated ,£JO: B-rdlnos £80; assorted ollmen'a storea,£9lo; vino fa-^ gala foreign salad oil. 220 gaß; pepper and spice", 2 cwt; coooo, 32 cwt; mustard. £20; Btaroh£3o: patentgroeta, 1 cwt; pearl barley, 1 cwtfsplit; peaa. 30 cwt; white salt, 3 tons; candles, British and foreign, £281: soap. 3cwt; ralßlna, 52 cwt: currant-, 219 cwt; French nlums, 4 owt; liquorice juice, 2 owt; refined sugar, 6 cwt; glucose and aaocorum, 7 cwt; con fectionery and peel £230; not described, 150 cases: apothecary ware, £500; alum, 2 cwt; tail, acid, 6 owt; cream tarter, 10 cwt; con domed mil-, £290. Total deolared value, £11,100,

Inwards Coastwibk. - Atalanta. from Ngunguru, with 23,953 feet timber; Fairy, from Talrua. with 28,764 feet timber; Tevlpt from ..taK-Z with"3o tons firewood: Chriattao, from Basflell, with S6 tona coal; Poku, from Mercury Boy, with 21.600 foot timber; Bessy, from Kennedy Bay, with 25,000 feet timber. j O.TWABDS CoASTWIS-. — Atolonta, for , Ng-ngaru ; Dream, for Talrua ; Paku, for , Whltlongi; Bessy, for Kennedy I 1 ay. The sohooner Mazeppa came out of dock to day, having been Bsoplled with a new false . keel and a few new sheets of copper. Tho as. Macgregor is announcod to leave Onohunga for Opunoke ond Wongonul on Mon day, ot 4 p.m.; and the Kowena for W altara, , Bimo day, at 10 a m. : The sohooner Tavlunl arrived from Levuka , at 7 o'clock this morning, having left that port on Saturday, November 26th, and eperiencod light baffling wlnda during the whole passage. Passengers: Mrs Phillips ond girl. . i THK SHIP MAY QUKBN. FROM LONDON TO TAURANGA. Messrs Shaw,Sav_le& Co.'sahlD May Queen (CaptcolvUie), which left London for Tauranga on August 27, was In company with the Loch Urr off North Cape on Tuesday afternoon. She had then a fair run for Tauranga, and should have fetched that port either lost evoning or during to-day. Ihe May Queen, which is now about 110 days out from London, has a large number of passengers, ,who come out as special settlers for Tauranga. The list ie as follows: —Saloon—Ji.H. Tims, Clara Tims, Thomas B. Tima, D. MoMil lon.l_lrß McMillan, R. J. McMillan. Charles MoMlllon, Kvo McMillan, Charles Cockerten, John Cockerton, B. P. Dawson, Emily Dawson, Bthel Dawson, J. Dawson, Dr. H. Vvator, Mrs Walker, and Leslie Walker. Second Cabin-Mrs" J. Tims, Kleanor Tims, Martha Tims. A Marsh, Mrs Marsh, Henry Marsh, Miss Ksoott, Miss Besaie Eacott, George Deverell, Ann Deverell, Annie Deverell. «n ---liam Deverell, Henry Deverell, Florence Deverell, George Deverell Arthur Deverell, Edith Deverell, Robert White and Frederick Symea. Steerage—Alfred Press, Walter Press, Mary Murray, Margaret McAskie, George Welob, Mary Welch, George Welch, Fred -weloh. Laura Welch. Mo3es Welch, Ihomas Weloh, Matilda Welch, Lilian Welch, Louisa Welch, Margaret Welch, Mrs Steel, Samuel Carton, William Carton, John Carton, Mary Scott, Elizabeth Bcott. Miss Smith, Jarnca Alderson, Charlotte Alderson, John Alderson, Mary Alderson. Charlotte Aldereon, Gcorgo K. Fellows. Kll-abeth Fellows, .Arthur Fellows. Frederlok FeUowa. Robert Fellowe. Bernard Dorrlen, Mrs Hunter. Annie Bates, Thomas B»te», Ellen Batea. William Sweatland, Honry Ford, Mrs Ford. Annie Ford, Philip Ford Ado Ford. Arthur Ford, David Griffiths, Martha Griffiths, Edith Griffltha, Charlca Griffltha, Pattla Griffltha, Hilda Griffiths, Jane Creed, Charles Porter, Gaorgo Dutton, Mra Dutton. John Swalls, Henry Moseley, T. Git-tens, T. Plant. T. Williams, J. Cowan, Miaa Chandler, William Jonea, Kmily Jones, Harry Jonea, i Emily Joneß, Frank Jones, Mr Smith, Th°r_S? Hewitt, George Hewitt, David Hannan, Mrs E. Hannan, Thomas Hannan, William Bamford, Jes«ie Clark, H. Boarard, J, Blatter, and . rancia Wallaoe.

PORTS OF ONEHUNGA.

The sohooner Kate McGregor Is waiting for a favourable wind to proceed to Hokianga.

The 8.8. Hannah Mokau arrived from Raglan at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon,wlth-Oeleepeis, 76balea flax and tow, 4 bales and 3 bags wool. 2 bales fungus, and 10 packages aundrics. She was to leave for Waitara this afternoon.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Pictox, this day. Balled: Haweo, s S., for Welling ton, 10.55 a.m,

Tauranga, this day. Arrived: lona, as., from Auckland, 8 a.m. Gisbobnk, this day. Arrived: Arawata, s.s., from Auckland, 12,20 P.m,

COMMERCIAL.

Evening! Stab Offloe, Friday.

Messrs B. Tonka and Co.to-doy sold by auction Ihe rights ond prlvilegea for the three doya of the forthcoming meeting of the Auckland llaclng Club, and also for tho North Shore meeting on the 27th. There waa a largo attendance, and the bidding was spirited. The following was tho result of the sale :— Auckland Summer Meeting: Grand-stand bar. with lunoheon, £29, J. Smith; grand-Btond lean-to, £73; No. I booth, £17. -Archard ; No. 2 do, £11, Anderson; No. 3 do, £37, Olllonder; No. . do, £31, Gallagher; dining-rooms. £15, Archard; fruit stalls, £16, McDonald; stabling, £1010s, Mo-inn; cards (3000 provided), £155, Qallagher. Devonport Meeting.-Gates, £110, Gallagher; NO. 1 booth, £U. Davidson; No. 2 do. £11, Olllonder; cards (to be printed by purchaser), £13, Gallagher.

MESSES HUNTER AND NOLAN'S WEEKLY REPORT.

Horses: There has been a tolerable amount of bual-oai, the demand has been steady, and about an average number wore offered. The auction sale was held at tho Durham yards on Saturday, instead of Friday. A good many were offered, but there waa a alowneas about tho bidding that prices given did not warrant, but almost without e_oeptlon lota were cleared. We quote hacks, from £5 15a to £18 17a 6d : light harness horses, from £11 to £15; heavy, aolck draught, £19 17s 6d; Draught, £37 10s. Cattle- There has been no Increased animation la the market, nor haa there been much altera tion in value. At Newmarket, on Tues day, the muster was not so large aa on tbe nrovloua week. Tho demand for all descriptions was steady, but generally, -urohasers were batter satisfied than sellers. At p__e_o_e, on Wedaeaday, the yards were well filled buyers were in attendance, and although for some few penß of grown steers the expecta tions of vendors oould not be reached, the rosult of the solo was very satisfactory. There was no noteworthy alteration In quotations. Sheep i The supply haa been scarcely up to the average, but still iiufflolent for requirements. At New market on Tueßday, competition was steady. Wethers at from :3s to IG_ 9d; ewea from lis to liai • stores. 4a Od to 9s. Lambs wero plentiful, Md sold at from 7s to 12s 3d. figs: Supply moderate, improved domand; consequently there was a slight upward tendency.

MB AM'B-D BOCK-ARD'S WBEKL- B-POBT. At Remuera. on Thursday, dairy cowawore In limited nnmber, and, unless of choice quality, unsaleable. Fat cattle In moderate number, and of good quality. ITlces steady, and ranged from loa to 23s the lOOlbs. Sheep In overage supply, but barely maintained previous values. Price- given ranged from 211 to 2Jd the lb. Lambs In full numbers, and good demand. Good quality brought from 10b to Ha each. Well bred, store pigs fairly competed for. but coarse animals at low value. Eat calvea better worth th n for several weeks past. Good animals brought from 353 to lis each. Thambb. — Banks and Co. report: As-; the monthly sale at Paeroa, on Tuesday, fat cattle were ot prime quality, and realised £5 15s to £9 esflh. Springing heifers, quiet, brought £5 7s 6d to £5 10s ;l yearling calves, £2 10a; useful trap horso, £12 15a- At Parawal, on Thursday, butohera' pens were chiefly occupied with a Erlme draft ot Hereford atoors from the Waikato and AsßOolation'a estate. A Blight advance noon late values was obtained, a few of the moat choice anirnalß reaohlng 26b per lOOlbs. tho areater portion not exceeding 255. Sheep: Full -UDolr. Napier wethers bringing Ms to 15a Od eaoh. Lambs: Lower prices than of loto had to be submitted to. in order to effeot salea. Beat pens, lis 3d; inferior, 6s and upwards. Cbbistchubc-, December 15. — The groin market haa been very quiet during the week, and there la no Disposition to operate. TIMABU. December 15. — Aleasra Mobs and Jooaa hold - large Bale of wool today. AU but _ few lots were disposed of. Merino averaged Bd per lb; hilf-breds, Bd per lb; cross-breds, BJd per lb.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Wholesale. Retail. a. d. s. d. s a. s. a. Butter, fs,lb 0 7-0 8 Milk, quart 0 4-0 0 Beat dairies 0 0-0 0 Butter, fa, lb 0 8-0 10 Batter, sit, lb 0 8-0 0 Butter, salt 0 10-0 0 Cheese (local) 0 5-0 0 Choose (coL) 0 8-0 0 »Do.,Ca_t. Ofi-O 6 EEgß,doz... 10-0 0 tt_a,do-. 0 10-0 0 Lard, lb .. 0 0-0 10 _ard,lb(t_B)o 7-0 8 Fowls, each 2 6-3 0 Bacon andHama, Duoka, eaoh 2 6—3 0 Provincial 0 7—o 10 Geese, each 5 o—7 0 Canterbury Hams Turkeys .. 5 0-7 0 and Bacon <ln Baoon, lb .. 0 10—1 0 cloth) .. 0 104-1 0 Horns, lb.. 10-13 Bread, id to 41d por 21b loaf .Tarns, per case. 5 doz, 36a 6d to 37s 6d Both eggs and butter aro vory plentiful. BC.O--R- MEAT) Retail. Roasting Beef _ .. «. - 0 StoO > -tolling Beef 0 4-0" Mutton, hind-quarter .. .. - N-0 • „ tore-quarter „ _, '«, OS.-0 «

Lamb, fore-quarter > .. 3 S - 5 0 . „ hind-quarter f" „ . Pork, and Veal .. .. - •• °g- g 7 Btoaka - " n s_o 6 Chopa and Sausages .. - •• JL?_i«a Tallow best twholeealel-mutton, S2s; rnueo, 258 t0309, __o_-Market. Wholesale. - fc 6 Superfine Flour, silk dreaaed, per ton - 1| 10 0 Fine Fiour, ditto, household ..filllOS-^ « jj Adeloide, per ton - •- - " 12 o 0 ' Oamaru, per ton .. •• - " ____ 10 v Dunedin, per ton 11 10 0 Canterbury, per ton .... •• £s Jn ß _ o 0 Q Bran por ton (Backs included) « "*_£ 0 Bhorpß, per ton " 18 0 0 Cabin Bread - - J.l_—l2 10 0 Oatmeal.. _tl7_lß 0 0 Pearl Barley - - •• •• *v " v HAY AND CORN MARKET. Wholesale, - _ „ . *«■* a „ «-, **• * ' Maize (Syd.) none Hay medow M „ Cal) 0-0 0 tonproßsed 5 0-6 0 " (Fljn.| 0 0-0 0 Lucerne, do 0 0-6 10 wfeat.fbwbl §=. O9 Hayloaten) 5 WW Potatoes, *i to *|a.^ "ttuH-^l ardit/e g i E^8 wtss_iß_r-Wi '' ' S_ED3.-R3taiL . a d b d. b, d. s. a. Rve-ra-B ..8 6-6 01 Cocksfootbl,6 6-7 0 s__£-0. 7 6-8 0 Trefoil, b. 0 7-0 0 Red Clbver.lbO 11-1 0 RatstaU. b. 1 6-0 7 Coal and Firewood Market. Coal, - Newcastlo, market glutted (ship's sidol cargo 30a por ton; yard, 38s to __ ' Bay of Islands, at yards. 25b 6d : BcT'eened. 28b 0d; ditto at the mine, 1!_; ship's __e?lSß_r Walkato,atmino,sß; taAuektand 17s 6d to 22b ; Tauplrl, at mines, 6a 6d to lis ; at yarc\lßs to -is; delivered, 20b to 29a. Wangarel, It m no, 8a 6d i yard (steam), 17s: bownold, 22a. : Miranda, at yord (household). 18s; Btaam, 18a. i Kamo (household), 25b, delivered! steam, 20s. i FmiswooD.-Uncut, ot wharf (cargo), 8a to - 9a por ton; delivered, 12a to 13s; cut, lis to 16s. j Kauri Gum and Flax Market. ; Gum la rather weaker than last week. The : following sales havo been effected stacelaa , Friday i-Good ordinary Kalpara «*£ »» £rel at mtP £3i; Eoat Coart, M to £45.

Boll_>-«J MAtKBI—t-S. TrMn-r_-Boards and Scantling. 100 ft,, best. ~ .fJ^d rtiuw Oa • best planed, tonguod lud'greovet _$&-»»•* :,aecond ditto, 10a 6d -1--: Cargo, best, 10a to lis; sec-class, 6s 6dNew&wd Pollnga. 6ft (sop), 10s; 6ft (heart} M? Sl 13af.i-tree Rails.£3 10s perlOO; Puriri Posts j-3 ss; Shingles, 15a per 1,000; Hobart Town P-lntgs. 5ft,17 3 ; 6ft, 19a; Hobart Town rails, 80b, Belling quotations. Bwcks (at Who-.! iOapcr-1,000; Town Yards, £2 sa: delivered, £210s. Dram pipes, per 100, (6 Inches bore), 30b ; 1 Inohoß. lis; 3 Inches, Bs i l inches, £2 10b per 1,000 socket glazod pipes, 8 Inches 2a Ikl por foot; 15 lnohes, 2a per foot; 12 taches,l-6d per foot; 9 Inches, Is per foot; B Incheß, 6d per foot; 1 inches, Id per root. Lime, Blaoked. la per buahol: Qulok lime In Back. lß6d to 2s; ground lime. Is Bd.

Wolfe's Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps to induce the destruction and prevopt tho im proper use of thoir wrappers and labols, and thus further protect the Pub i» against fraud and deception, have enclosed In the wrappers, or under he label on theflOart-OtUea, since Ist October. IS7B, and continue toenoloßO in every DAY'S PACKING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR T H R BJt -1 ORDER S, Which are drawn upon tho undersigned, and whloh will be cashed by thorn on presentation, To secure these Gifts, the Publlo must bo earefu to as- for, and accept nothing but, tho Genuine Udolpho Wolfe's 9chnapps, with our nome upon the top label. M, Moss & Co, Wynyard Lano, Sydney

Mail Notice.

Mails will Close ab Und_i_— This Day. For Thames, per Enterprise, at S p.m, Saturdat. lrth Instant. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 9 a.nt. For Walwera, Mahurangi. Motakana. Manga wai. Sec, por Roso Casey, at 11 u-rn. . For Waitara, per Rowena or Macgrogor, at 11a.m. For Talrua. per Fairy, at 1 p.m. whan- For Whangarel Heads. Paruo,W^pu Whan garel, Tanglhua, and Mangapal, per iona, at 1 p.nu For Talrua, per Roso, at 3 p.m. Mondat. 19th lnßtant .„„._, For Coromandel. per Corpmondol at 11.30 a.m. For Whltiangl, per Flngal, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, oto, per Rotomahana, Fol^Htu-eU, Kowakawa, Wangaroa. and Mongonul. per Glonolg. at 1 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotlkl, per Wellington, at 1 p.m. TUESDAY, 20th lnßtont. For Taranakl and Southorn porta, per Wanuka, Ot 8 a.m. Tuesday, 3rd January, 18S2. Por a.B. AUBtrolia as follow :— Per s.s. City of Sydney, an follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States cf America. Canada, British Columbia, Control and South America, and British and Foreign i West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom ond Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money ordors registered lottere, and nowepnpere, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing on extra foe of sirpor.ee, In addition to the postage, will bo receive by the Mall Agont on board the steamor up to tho time of sailing. This mall will bo duo in London on Mon day, 13th Fobruory, 1832. 8. B. BIS 3, Chief Postmaster. Chief Pcet-oilloo, Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Deckmbkk 16, 1881.

Albert Hall-Italian Wlaard Company, 8 p.m. St. James's Hall-Elocutionary Entertainment by Auokland Elocution Class, 8 p.m.

North Shore Regatta Club, Masonic Hotel, Dovonport, 7.30 p.m.

Wollesley-Btroet School-Mr Worthlngton's lecture on " England In tho 19th Century," 8 p.m.

Onehnnga—Mr Grlllln on "A. Study in Hamlot," in aid of tho church choir, 7 30 p.m.

Auckland Naval Brigade-Monthly muator, ,30 p.m,

Nowton Woat School—Meeting of Ratepayers, 7.30 p.m.

Marriage.

THORNE-MURDOCH.-On 13th Decombor, at tho Churoh of tho Holy Sopnlobrs, Auckland, by the Roy. B. T. Uudley, M.A.. George eldoat son of George Thorno, Esq., J.P., Darcey Hey. Sydney, New South Walox, to Ikoool. oldoat daughter of tho late William Murdoch, Kbu... merchant, Edinburgh,

Death.

BROWN.-On Septembor 11.1531, at Papotce. Tahiti, William Hugh Brown, brother of Mr H. Drown, Bean Rock Lighthouse: aged 52 yoars. BONAR.—At Dovo-port, Caroline, wlfo of Wllilam Bonar. and Bocond daughter of the lato Gcoriio Frederick Ruseell, Hokianga, aged 15 roars.

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1881.

For the cauie that belts anlllaoco, For the wroug that nexus retistuc For the future in the d-lance, And the good that we can do.

A PRESSURE of load ncwa—school examina tions, etc., and arrears caused in clearing off mail matter —compels the oniis sion of lead ing articles and correspondence.

On the fourth page of this evening's insuc, will be found a roport cf tho proceed ings transacted at the City Counr.il maei.

Tho police aro anxious to discover an owner for a Hour-bag containing a quantity of children's clothes.

Mr Yon dcr Hcyde Is authorised to notify that H.I.R.M. ship Africa will be thrown open to visitors on Sunday (IStb) afternoon from 3 to 6,30.

The receipts on the North Island railways last month amounted to £16,365; the per centage of expenditure to receipts was 67.35, On the Middle Island lines the receipts were £48,173; the percentage of expenditure to receipts waa 57.76,

Considerable attention has been attracted throughout the day by persons feeing a well lithographed picture in the window of Mr Upton, stationer, Queen-street, on tho death of Lord Nelson, hero of the Nile and Trafalgar, upon which a lecture ia to bo given by Captain Charles Oliver, late of the British army, iv the Choral Hall on Monday evening ; and tbe subject, which ia of great interest will, we have no doubt, cause the hall to be well filled.

The new wharf at Matakofae is now finished. It is 1,400 feet long, and cost over £800. The depth of water at high water neap tides is 7 J feet; at springs 11 _ feet. Though these depths are rather a disappointment, the wharf will be of great value to the district, and will facilitate the landing and shipment of cargo by the steamer.

There is now on exhibition in the window of Mr Tuctcnbcrg's shop Queen-street, a handsome Silves Medal which is to bo com peted for this evening by the members of the Auckland Elocution Class.—This class ft as for some time past held its meetings in St. James Hall, under the conductorship 0 f Mr R, S. Barry.

Mr J. A. Tole, M.H.R. for Eden, ac companied by Mr Fred Jcunc, paid a visit of inspection to the Hospital and Old Men's Reiuge yesterday, for the purpose of en quiring into their management, method, and success of working, etc The subject of the future control and administration of these and similar charitable institutions is expected to come up in Parliament next session, and Mr Tolc is already getting aa much local information as he can in the matter,

The tenders for tho re-erection of Mr Giimour's premises, in Upper Symonds street, which were destroyed by fire last week, were received at the offico of tbe architect, F. H, White, yesterday, and re sulted os follows: Smith and Wooller,£73o; Smith, £729 ; Constable, £716; Wallace (informal), £710; Mackerel, £709; Kay, £689; Wrigley and Handcock, £663; Pric, £630 ; Jones, £616 ; Roake and Brownlee, £612; Kcyes, £598 ; Frankham, £555 ; J. and £, Morris (accepted), £548. We under stand that Mr White is preparing the draw ings for the erection of the adjoining build ings, which were destroyed, and that the whole, when completed, will form a great improvement to Upper Symonds-atreet.

Tho grand matinde musicale which Herr Carl Schmitt has been arranging for some time past will take place to-morrow after noon, in the Choral Hall. The programme to be presented is of a bright and varied character, the instrumental numbers of which have been undertaken by the or chestra of the Choral Society, Herr Schmitt, and Mr Angclo Forrest, while the songs and concerted vocal music arc in the safest handp. As the arrangement of the matinee has been attended with no pecuniary ex pense whatever, the entire proceeds will be available for the object in view, viz., to furnish some seasonable cheer for those who from need, sickness, or other adversity, are compelled to spend their Christmas Day within the walla of a refuge or a hospital. We think this opportunity of doing good is one which Auckland people will largely avail themselves of.

There were 51 births and 27 deaths regis tered in the borough of Auckland last month. The proportion of deaths per 1,000 of population in the various New Zealand boroughs were :—Auckland, 1 -62; Wel lington, 0 02; Christchurch, 105. Don edin, 0 86; Thames, 082; Napier, 1.56; Wanganui, 1-29; Nelßon, 089; Sydenham, 1-30; Lytteltoo,o'24 ; Timaru, 077; Oam aru, 635; Hokitika, 077; Caversham, —_; Invercargill, 1-52. The total births in tho above boroughs amounted to 447 against 458 in October, being a decrease of 11. The deaths amounted to 134 in Novem ber, an increase of 4 on the number for October. Of the above deaths, males con tributed 75 and females 59. Sixty-three ot the deaths were of children under five years of age, being 47-01 of the whole nnmber. Forty-one of these were of children under one year.

1 There was a slight improvement in numbers last night in tho Albert Hall, and Professor iTamburim was frequently cheered in the course of. his performance. The selections by the Brothers Nicolis (harp and violin) at brief intervals, were ycry skiltui and e-ective. A largo programme wa-j i represented, to the entire satisfaction ot all present, A band is engaged for tMi even ing, a number ot new tricks will bo intro duced, and at the close a scries of Kilect dances will take place, by special request, under a professed master of the art. Tbe North Shore Rowing Club will have a trial fours contest during next week for trophies presented to tho club with that object. On Monday evening—No. 1 crew : Messrs E..W. Burgess, W, Greenwood, W. Sibbin, and A. Buchanan, against No. 2 crow: Messrs <T. Sims, T. O'Connoi, G. Rcid, E. Quick. Tuesday evening— No. 3 crew: Messrs C 11. Burgess, Geo. Nlccol, A. Burgess, and A. Gk Eraser, against No. 4 crew : Messrs S. McGechie, J, Webster, J. Hammond, and T. G, Sibbin. The first in each heat to row off final on Thursday afternoon.

A painting appcarts in the wilidoW of Mr Forrest's mußic warehouse, representing the landing of Captain Jamos Cook at Doubt less Hay in 1773. The picture was painted by Mrs Nolan, and intended as a contribution to the forthcoming Newton Catholic Bazaar. The lady visited the bay for the sake of accuracy of detail, which possibly, nt the time of Cook's visit, was much iv the •amc rude condition as at present. The colouring of the overhangiog trees, the waves, and the rocks convey a lively im pression of the scene, while the forma of the dauntless navigator and his crew and the aatonished natives, impart to Mrs Nolan's painting some historic interest.

His Honor Mr Justice Gillies sot in banco this morning and despatched some formal business which has been accumul ating during his absence in other parts of the circuit. Probate was fronted in re Harriett Asher, Isaac Merrick, Norman McLcod, Jamca Conirie, Samuel Dove, and Joseph Hoe (deceased), and letters of ad ministration Were granted the widow of Colin Borthwick, while in the divorco case of Snowdon v. Snowdon, an appli cation for instructions as to the trial was ordered to stand over for the present, In Caldwell v. Could and another, .leave was given to amend the declaration, and also to plead or demur.

The Montagufl-Turncr English Opera | Company will make their first appearance at the Theatre Royal on Tuesday evening next with Donizetti's grand opera (founded on Sir "Walter Scott's famous novel), " Lucin di Lanimermoor," which will bo supported by the following eminent per formers :—Miss Joiephine IJcakiu, socouda donna ; Miss Cairie Godfrey, contralto ; Mr Edward Farley, primo baiso cantaute; Mr J. Gordon, basso profundo; and a com pany of 35 artistes. This opera company bring with them a very high reputation trnru the cities and towns of Australasia, ( and report says this famous company is one !of tho most complete of musical organisa- I tiona extant.

Mr F. A. Brookes, of Ban Francisco, has arrived from Wellington,and inteuds to com- ) mence the practice of hia art, called " Tho ] Crystal Ivory Typo," in Auckland. The j pictures produced by Mr Brookes are from •photograph ami aro upon glaBS. They aro said to possess a close resemblance to the finest cUbs of Chinese and Japanese ivory painting. By a secret chemical process the photograph ia transferred to a plate of curved glass, and is then coloured to correspond with tho face and gar ments of tho original. The colours are said to be permanent, aud the speci mens which wo have seen of Captain Ander son, of the Wanaka, and an Ametican Ht-trcsn, are admirably executed. At the Mechanics' State Fair in San Franciaco, in ISSO, Mr Brookoa received very favourable notice for tho pictures he then exhibited. Specimens of the work done by Mr Hrookcs may bo seen at Messrs Hemua and Hanna's studio, Queen-street, where orders miy bo left.

An agrceablo and very interesting enter tainment was given last evening by the pupils of Mrs 11 urden's school, Mount Hob son, in aid of the School Library fund. The school was pleasantly decorated aud festooned for the occasion, and the general festivities attracted a large gathering of parents, children, and visitors, Mr It, J. Sullivan, Inspector cf Schools, was present, also Mr Tait, as representative of the School Committee. Tho following ladies and gentlemen contributed, by voice or instru ment, to tho'ploasurea of the evenine ;' The -..--.'„.<-.<.__ _~- -ispuam ; alao, Messrs Cranwell, Blcdos, Littlewood, and Captain Rich, Mra Harden stated that those enter tainments had produced £30, and the re sult was an addition of 200 volumes to the library. 'J he pupils then prepared for dancing, and two hours wero devoted to that cheering exercise.

The numerous cases set down for hearing yesterday in the Resident Magistrate's Court before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., R.M., occupied tho whole of tho day, and the list was not exhausted at five o'clock. About thirty cases were settled out of Court. In the caae of Goulstono v. McGregor, being a claim for £6 13s 6d expenses in consequence of delay caused by the owners of tho Glcnelg in not starting from Tanranga to Auckland at the advertised time, His Wor ship said he would take time to consider Mr Hesketh'a defence, viz.,—that no damages could be rccoverod for a contract based upon an advertisement in a news paper, unless falsehood and fraud were alleged (in this case nothing of the kind was hinted at); that all the announce ments limited the contract in any case by the words "weather and circumstances permitting" ; that tho Staffa would connect. with the steamer from Tauranga to Auck land for tho " Tuesday trip only " (to Auck land)—and givo judgment ou Thursday next, or earlier if possible.

A service of song, based on Bunyan's " Holy War," waa given last evening in the Weßleyan Churcb, Union-street, Freeman's Bay, in celebration of the anniversary of the church. The connecting passages were distinctly read by Thos. Buddie, Esq., who made a few preliminary remarks, and ex pressed his willingness to aid the church in every possible way. He trusted the younger portion of the audience would bear in mind that tho subject of tbe evoning was a Bacred thing, and hoped they would con duct themselves in a decorous anil becoming manner, Mr Buddie explained that life was a battle, and if fought in a manly and truly Christian way, tho victory would be peace. The musical pieces, illustrating Bunyan's war, were rendered by the choir, under the conductorship of Mr Dimerv, Miss Barnes presiding at the harmonium. The whole was pleasing and instructive, and closed with votes of thanks to the chairman, Mlbs Barnes, and to Mr Dimcry, on tbe motion of Mr Caradus, and the benediction,

To the Editor: Sir,—By inserting this it may be the means of preventing loss of ships and perhaps great disasters. I have written abont the erection of a first-class light at Kaipara, but I think, considering the great traffic that we bavc,aud likely to increase on tho eastern coast, now that tho members are abont to bo elected, and I think one and all, regardless of parties should insißt on having the lighthouses erected on the Moko Hinou Islands, at the entrance of the Gulf of Thouraka, the only dangerous group that we have at the en trance of the Gulf—the others are bold. Also a first class light on the Red Mercury Island. I would say the Cuvicr Island in preference for many reasons. The veasols coming from the north-east, wero there a first-class light, would have no hesitation in steering bold for it, and tor sailing off the Red Mercury there is a dangerous rock. I am not writing this from any pecuniary motives, only knowing that tho light for tho Moko Hinou has been landed some six years, and why not erected. Hoping that some steps will bo taken in the matter,—l am, &c, Fiulii* Jokes.

Tho usual annual distribution of prizes by the Auckland Scripture Gift Association at the Onehnnga public school, took place yesterday afternoon. A numerous muster of resident friends were present, exceeding any previous year. After singing an ap propriate hymn, some (suitable words were addressed by the Cbairrasn—Rev, Mr Mul gan—stating the great value and personal benefit resulting from a diligent perusal and acquaintance with the words and teach ings of the Holy Scriptures in the period of youth. Encouraging remarks were also mado by the Revs. Bond and Bruce, advis ing the children to continue their present voluntary efforts. The number of prize books awarded was 106, and in the distribu some ladies took a pleasing part. The proceedings were pleasant throughout, be apparently especially enjoyable to tho juveniles interested, and will doutlcsa be remembered by the majority of them in years to come. The gratifying occasion ended with a prayei offered for qiessings to follow the work done, as also any continu ation of the same. A similar distribution of prizes by the Scripture Gift Association was made last Monday at the Mangarc public school, and at Otahuhu the week previously, I

A fight over £1 was anticipated yesterday j in the R.M. Court, the plaintiff being Thomas Faulder, and the defendant Wm. Bringden, a painter, but, owing to the crush of business, this interesting case Was postponed until Thursday next. The defendant, in the firm belief that he is not in lebted, is determined to fight it out on principle.

Mr Wortbington will give the Inst of his course of lectures on _oglißh History this evenintr in the boys' school, of Wellcsloy street East. The subject will be " England in the 19th Century," in which the lecturer will show by analogy the Wonderful progress which has been made in every department of life and human ingenuity since the days when Nelson fought bis battles on sea, and the younger Pitt battled in St> Stephen's, Westminster,

Messrs Binntead Brothers removed their buWUering establishment to-day .to Mr Billington's now block of building in Free man's Bay, where they have better facilities for their trade. The firm Only Commenced operations a Bhort limb ttgl), and already it has a large connection. Indeed, bo rapidly has the business extended, that Messrs Binstcad have been compelled to rent the

iorger premmes. An entertainment in aid of the funds oi

tho Trinity Church, Devonport, was held last night in the Devonport Hall. The hrßt part consisted of a concert, in which the Misses Leech, Coney, and Newby, and Messrs Corbett and Kenton took part. Mrs Fentou accompanied, and also rendered a pianoforte solo with excellent effect. The afterpiece was ft capital farce, in which Mr O'Kccfe as Sptiggings prOvoked roars of laughter. Tho gathering was a complete success, and must have been most gratify ing to its promoter, Mrs Mncdonald. At the close hearty r votes oi thanks were tendered to tho performers on the motiCn of Mr J, B. Russell. A meeting of tho creditors of Samuel Slater was held tins morning, when Mr

Thomas Macffarlane was elected trustee, The debtor's liabilities are stated at £187; and his assets at nil.

At the Police Court ths morning, before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., Resident Magis trate, Frank DiVer was charged with being a neglected child, within the Neglected and Criminal Children's Act, and was com. mitted to the Industrial School for six years. The charges of larceny against Alfred Climes were adjourned till Tuesday next. George Smith) for supplying beer on hia premises to Edward Holt, on Sunday last, pleaded guilty, under extenuating circumstances, mid was fined 203 and costa. Mr George applied to have two sons of the !„tc Mr Wbite, hotel-keeper, committed to .he Industrial School, but the application \v„3 made under a wrong section, and it wits decided to lay an information in the ordinary way. The long pending case Dunnet v. Dunn was heard yeßtcnlay, In this action, tho plaintiff, Gcorgo Dunnet, of tho Insurance Buildings, claimed of John Dunn tho sum of £36, commisßion, in connection with the sale of o farm at fanmUro. The defendant, it appeared from plaintiffs evidence, spoko to him about selling his farm. Defendant wanted £1,800, but plaintiff could not find a purchaser "at that price." Tho plaintiff mentioned tho property to a Mr Hill, who agreed to go to Panmuro to inspect the property. Hill would not give anything like £liSOO. and Dunn offered to sell for £1,650. Hill declined to givo that price, but offered £1,400. Some lime after Dunn ™id that ho had received an offer from Hill, through Mors, for £1,440. Dunn sold for that amount. Plaintiff was the person who introduced Hill. The defence was a denial that Mr Dunnet effected tho sale of the property, and Ilia Worship ruled that the evidence did not shew that plaintiff was employed as agent for the sale of tho , property, and a nonsuit was entered.

Tho entertainment last evening at the Rem-era Social Hull must bo pronounced a success. Madame Andrro opened with a pianoforte solo (Tancredc), and at the close with a musical selection, and in both in stances received the generous applause of the house. Mr Cherry was encored in his capital English song, "Monarch of tho Woods." Mr Marshall a cavatina, "Tell Mo My Heart," was ancxqniei'o rendtring. A duet by Mes«rs Campbtll and Marshall, "The Moon has Raised," and the ballad, " Eily Mavourneen," by Mr Campbell, were good. Mr Tom Williams caused much merriment by his " Budget of Comi c-lit:e*.,"and tho trio, "The Magic Wove Scarf," added to Millie. Murielle's well burnished laurels. Mr Brabazon occupied twenty minutes with his dumb companions, and shewed the marvels of v-ntrilaaaiarn. operetta, " The Rose of Auvergne," which formed a happy conclusion to a gratifying entertainment. Tho company will appear at the Thames on Saturday evening.

From what transpired at the meeting of the City Schools Committee last evening, it would appear that under the Pub lic Health Act it is compulsory tbat all children attending the public schools should bo vaccinated by tbe public vaccinator if not previously operated upon. That the provisions of tho Act will be shortly given effect to is evident from the fact that the public vaccinators have re ceived instructions to attend to the matter, while Dr Phiienn and also members of the City Committee will assist as far as possi ble. Compulsory vaccination will un doubtedly have some opposition from parents, as evidenced at the previous meet ing _of committee, when a parent wrote stating that he decidodly objected to have his children treated thus. Of course it must bo understood that those childien who havebeen previously vaccinated will not be required to underdo the operation again, which will render tho work of the vaccina tors much lighter,,; not that they will be so disposed by any means, for 2s fid per head is allowed for their trouble, and ageneral vaccination of the whole of the children would mean something very handsome to their credit,

To-morrow we shall have our usual sup ply of splendid aatry-fed Hams and Bacon, for Christmas, and to everyone spending fivo shillings with ns, wo givo a numbered coupon, whloh will entitle the holder to a chance In our prize gift distribution on Christmas Evo, these gifts will be substantial or.es, and nothing to pay, as everyone receives full value for the five shillings spent; and therefore our prlzo distri butions will bo absolutely froo gifts. Wo can also give a guarantee to our cußtomora that our Hams are unequalled, both as to prloe .and quality, we shall soil them at lOd, having positively rofascd to ralso the price. The Auckland Provision Company began butlneßß in the interest of tho people, and while they atick to us, wo Bhall serve them well—and stick to them. Wo shall bo glad to sco tho old faces to-morrow, and to welcome new onos. at the Hlght Corner Stall, City Market,—A. Bettany, Manager.

Christinas Beef 1 Christmas Beef 1 Received two first-class prizes and apiece of plate at the Auckland Show for fat oxen. List of priceB :—Wholesale: Qr, or eldo of bcof, 2Jd ; carcase of mutton, 2}d: plga, 3Jd and 4d. Betail: Mntton. 2d, 3d, id ; roast boot. 3k, 4d, Sd ; pork. 3d to 5_ ; lamb, from 2s per pr,; veal, 3d to Sd; large quantities of ox tonguoß, corned rounds of beef, salt legs of cork, Canterbury hama, suet in any aua'ity, corned beef, 3d; in barrellslOOlbs, 2001ba, and 3Colbs, 2Jd, delivered on board or railway; atmoapherio sausages. Id per lb; German sausago, 6d: discount to the trade. Warrant overi thing tbe very best quality. — GeorOb Hulmk, Butcher, Quoon strrot, Auckland,—[Advt.l

A great clearing out sale of over £6,000 worth of boots and shooa of every description, both English and Colonial, will take plaoo during this prosont month. Garrett Bros. Ia the only firm in New Zealand that imports direct from the horns manufacturers, also being their Own tannera and Boot Manufacturers, that sells wholesale and retail, thoy can sell 30% lower than any other houeo In the colony. This is a gnnuine sale and only for a month, intending purchaeera for Chriatmaa must call oarly.and it posstble.not wait for Saturdays, bo as to prevent crowding.— Garrett Bros., Wakefleld-street, Auckland.— [Advt],

FATAL ACCIDENT.

MR DENKIB MARKHAM KILLED. Mr Superintendknt Thomson to-day received a telegram from Sergeant Greene, in charge of the Onehunga station, to the effect that Mr Dennis Markbam, of Ellerslie, had been killed at 10 o'clock this morning at his residence, through being knocked down by a horse that he was harnessing. It would appear that while Mr Markham was adjust ing tbe spring cart harness the blinkers fell oil", causing the animal to start, Dr. Scott, who was sent for im« mediately, was speedily in attendance, but pronounced life to be extinct. An inquest will be held to-morrow. The deceased was a colonist of 20 years' standing, having ac quired a handsome competency by thrift and prudence. Prior to his arrival in New Zealand, he was a bombardier in the service of tho East India Company, and saw some hard fighting during; the stirring times of the Indian Mutiny. Coming to Auck land he joined the old police force under Mr Commissioner Naughton. During the last few yeara of his life ho has lived on the fruits ot his industry. The deceased owned considerable property in Karanpa hape Road, Newton, and aleo at Ellerslie. Mr Markham was married, but without ; any family. His brother is a farmer at I Ararimn, |

CABLEGRAMS.

|R_tITBB'S T____B_MS.J

LONDON, December 14.

Consols have declihcd &to 903. New Zealand securities are firm at last quota tions. Colonial breadstuff's and tallow are unchanged.

RELIEF Ol? DISTRESSED HUSH

[WOMEN.

A fund has been started for the relief of distressed Irish women. The Queen sub scribed £200, and other large contributions have already been received.

AFFAIRS IN TUNIS. Intelligence is to hand from Tunis that certain Tunisian Government ofhcials have forcibly expelled the workmen of Mr Levy* a British subject, from the estate at Enfida, the ownership of which has for a long time p_st been in dispute. After the removal of Mr Levy's employes the Tunisians inßlalled a number of Ircnch workmen In their place, and the latter are now in possession of the estate,

THE POSITION OF THE POPF» PAKIS, Dec 14. The French Ultramontane press have lately published articles in reference to the situation of the Papal Scd The papers concur in stating that the Pope's position has become unbearable, and that the ques tion of His Hoiiness's departure from Rome is now seriously mooted.

AUSTRALIAN.

VICTORIAN POLITICS,

MELBOURNE, December 15. Great opposition has of late been shown in the Legislative Assembly to the policy of the Government, ttud members of the Opposition have now adopted the course of deliberate obstruction and stonewalling with the view to prevent the passage of Bills which the Government are endeavouring to press forward before the prorogation at Christmas. It ia expected that, in con sequence of.the tactics of the Opposition, tho Harbour Trust Bill will be abandoned.

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Bo brief, for It la with words as with sunbooma; the more they are condensed the deeper tbey burn."—Southey.

A preacher's face is kept sober by the force of gravity. The saddle horse knows enough of arith metic to carry one. "Indeed, sir, I would box your cars "— (pausing reflectively)—" but where could I find a box largo enough ?'' The farmer that "ran rapidly through his property " wore a led shirt and had his brindle bull behind him.

A Milwaukee clergyman asks: "Is it proper pronunciation to sound the r in the word dorg ?"' Patrick on tho xebra : "Phatkind of a baste is that—the mule with his ribs on the outside of his skin entirely 1" The author who was in a brown study complained that everything was of a dun colour, even the letters from his landlord. ■' Why don't you have some stile about you ?" said the man who had looked along a mile of barbed fence for an entrance.

A movement is on foot to obtain the re mission of tho fine recently imposed on several Chinamen for playing fun-tan.

The Montague-Turner Upera Company left Christchurch for Wellington by the Rotomahana yesterday. "Mr boatman," said a timid woman to the ferryman who was rowing her across a river " are people ever lost in the river?" "Oh, no, ma'am," he replied, " we always find 'em within a day or so."

Berthold's statue of Liberty, intended to serve as a lighthouse at the entrance of Now York harbour, will be more than 216 ---feet high, including the pedestal. It is ex pected that it will be ready for transporta tion to America from Paris by the end of next year, An American tourist wai visiting Naples and saw Vesuvius during an eruption. " Have yon anything like this in the New World ?" was the question of an Italian spectator. "No," replied Jonathan, "but I guess that we have a mill-dam that will put it out in five minutes." The Chinese method of taking an oath does not consist of kissing a bible. They break a saucer when they swear. It's something that way with a servant girl. __Qnate_nolhjn Co h^|J ! i^_Ji?^e4 n tlie r run between France and Texas in the fresh meat trade.

The Southern States of America send away £50,000,000 worth of raw cotton annually.

The quantity of cotton manifactured in the United States in 18S0 was, in ronnd numbers, 950,000,000 pounds; in Great Britain 1,400,000,000 pounds, Billingsgateand Peeress colt were shipped yesterday from Christchurch by the s.s, Rotomahana for Auckland.

Entirely unintentional: fair Umpire at Lawn Tennis—Unly keep your head, Mr Jones, and yon are sure to have a soft thing.

Courting is a natural blearing. It teaches young people to speak mildly, especially if the old folks arc in the next room with the door open. It was not Mrs Partington, but another old lady of the same mental build, who said, tho other evening, that she wished the calcium days of her youth would re turn.

A beet sugar factory at Wilmington, United States, is paying £1 per ton for beets. French capital is building an im mense factory at Quebec. It is to be managed by Frenchmen who have had ex perience in France in the game business.

The French Council of State is consider ing the project of a decree for assuring reli gious liberty in the army. The Syrian Protestant College at Bey rout has 121 students, Instruction is given in French, Latin, Arabic, mathematics, etc

The missionaries in Northern India are talking of preparing a revised version of the New Testament in tho Urbu language, to correspond with the revised English ver sion.

The Rev. Samuel Manning, D.D., Secre tary of the Religious Tract Society, recently died in London.

CRICKET MATCHES.

WEST END V. TAriRANGA. This match resulted In a draw in favour of West End. Tho following aro the scores :— Bay ov Pumty.—First innings: Balaton, b Arnetl, 5; Bobarteon, b Arnell, o;Kldd, b Lyneb, 1; Griffith., b Arn.il, 1; Wboolan, c King, b Arnell, 10; Held, b Arnell, 0; Farrer, o Brown, b arnell, 16 ; Dumblcton, b Arnell, 0 ; Warbrlck, b Arnell, 0 ; McKinuoy, not out, 25 j Goldsmith, o Butler, b Arnell, i; extras, 8. Total, 78. Second Innings: McKinuoy, b Ar nell. i ; Warbrlck. inn out. 9: Farrer, not. out, 51; Kldd, b Arnell. 23 ; Whelan, b Arnell, 10: extras, 6. Total, 102.

Wkst Knd. —First Innings: R. Woods, o and b Farrer, 15; King, b Farrer, 1; -rneil, b Farrer. 6 ; Lynch, b Farrer, 19 ; Inaao, o War brlok. b Balßton, 7; Butler, run out. 6; Walker, b Farrer. 4; Coleman, o and b Griffiths, 12; Brown, b Farrer, 0; Colgan, not out, 0; extras, 5. Total, 112.

MATCHES TO-MORROW.

ON-HUNG- v. WB9T End. — The Onehunga and West End Ist elevens will meet for the first tlrao this season to-morrow, on No. 1 wioket, Domain ground. Play to commence at 2 p.m. sharp. The following are the respective taama. —West End: Arnell, Lynch, Maoky, Coleman, Colgan, Ring. Isaac Brook, Choyco, Walker, and Butler. Onehunga: Brennan '1), Donovan, Patten, Murdoch, Garrett, Beavers, Sutherland, and Barr,

■(Union v. Alpha. — A match will be played to-morrow between tbe Alpha C.C. and Union C.C, on tho Whan ground. The following will represent tbe Union: Archibald (2), Bollard (2), J. and W. Buchanan, Harvey, Lawrence, John Sinclair (Captainl, Stewart, and Wallace: emer gencies, Sinclair, Archibald, Benny.—.Alpha : Jaokton, Bell. Kilpatrlok, Spencer, Cutler, MoDermott. Cranch, Porston, kdmleton. White ann Hay.—Emorgencies-Dewar and Wild. Ponsonby v. Nohtii Shore Unitbd (2nd eleven).—The above match will be played to morrow, December 17th, In the Domain. No. S wicket will be used. The following 1b tho Pon sonby team: O. 8. Owen (Captain), O. J. Owen, Done, Kdwards, Weston, E. Ewen, Craig, Ged des, Gilchrist, Marsden, Fountain, omergenoy, Martelli.

The Ist Eleven ot North Shore play a match with 15 of the Civil Service to-morrow, on No. 3 wioket; play to commence at 230 sharp. The plaTera will be ohoeen on the ground. A cricket match will be played on the Domain C'-iokot Ground, next Saturday, between tho West End and Auckland 2nd elevens. The fol lowing will represent the West End,—Banfleld, Lewis, Baker, Woods, McCullough, Hanna, Berry, Waters, Brown, Beavan and Stovin- Kmergenoies—Spry and Courtayne. A match will be played on No. 7 wioket, between the Gordon and 2nd Onebunga United O.C'c. on Saturday 17th. The following are the teama. Gordon—Anßenne. B. Clayton, Gould, Kissllng, MoCaußland, Rrburn, Sykes, Simms, Tyndajl, Wayte and Williams. Onehunga— Eastwood, Mooney. Howard, Harris, Bhaldrlck, Black, Brown, Jeffrey, Hunt, Mnlgant, Lawton —Emergencies—Jackson and Oilman. The following will represent North Shore United 2nd eleven, against Ponsonby Cricket Club, In the Domain to-morrow afternoon.— Wynyard, Slbbin (21. Fraser, Niccol, Bartley, Johtißton (2i. Slattory, Colgan, Hold.

The Auckland United Second Eleven will procoed 11 Otahuhu to-morrow. A drag will leave the Union Bank at half pout one. The Auckland United and Auckland C.C. will moot for the first time this season to-morrow in tbe Domain ground, commencing at 2 p.m. sharp. The following Is the (United team :— Mumford, Teatro, MacCormiok (2), Jprvis, Dufaur (2), Lankham (2), (Gardner, and Crom well,

SPORTING NEWS.

" No Jupiter Qaldem Omnibus Placet." In my notes last week I stated that the . racehorses Libeller, Peeress colt, and Bil lingsgate had been shipped on board the | Arawata at Lyttclton. Such, however, was not the case, as they wore shut out of . the steamer at the last moment, and only 1 the Caseivelaunus-Envy filly, Poet, and Hilda arrived on Monday. The trio appear to be in perfect health, having had a plea sant trip up the coast. They are in the charge of the " New Zealand Archer," Derrltt, who bus taken every care of them. It is to be very much regretted that Mr Walters, string,?- above—together with Randwick-shonld have been delayed down South, as they wili not now have so much time to recruit after their voyage. Of course it is premature yet to say much about [ what can or cannot; win the Cup, still if the 1 public could be certain that little Libeller I was meant on tho day, they would back him I B trongly-a» it is, he ia asked for as much as anything in it, with the exception, per. baps of Foul Play, and the Peeress colt, about whom all the money in i the local market was laid long , ago but since the advent of the[ Southern metalliciaus more business has ' been done, thou.h at Very fhort prices. It is openly stated by some that neither Fou Play or Libeller will be sent for the big event, but that Badsworth and Peeresa colt will be depended upon by their respective stables. If this is thus, one thing is certain : the East Coast Chestnut will not carry much public money, as there are atJeast two or three left in who can and will beat him, even were ho well, but as he is coinc at present he has not the ghost of a show. With regard to the Other selection, it must be remembered that the colt has been showing real good form down South, and must have thickened and grown since the Canterbury Autumn Meeting, and moreover the stable be belongs to are not likely to depend on a broken reed. In the Canterbury Cnp, which is the same dis tance as ours (2| milee), he got third to Grip, and his impost (7st) cannot be said to be by any means severe t so should the colt be the selected one on the day, I think I may venture to predict that he will Btart first favourite. The Cassivelaunus-Envy filly, who is next perhaps in demand to those already mentioned, I treated on last week. She still holds her place at 100 to 20, though there are few outside the ring itself who ask for her. Rand wick (Bst) will most likely be kept lor some of the shorter dis tance's. Maori (7st), with all Day's ex cellent care and experience, is a rogue, pure and simple, and I doubt very much if his trainer's efforts to Rgt bim forward will be rewarded as they deserve; he can tbe de pended upon to run kindly, and, therefore, 1 pass him by as unlikely. The Poet (by Anteros) now the property of the Auckland Stud Company, is quoted at 100 to 20, which is decidedly not a fair market value, his only performances being the winning of the Consolation Handicap, 1 mile, at the C.J.C. Autumn Meeting, carrying 6at 51bs, and beating Luna, Romeo, Sir Garnet and The Joker; the Consolation (1 mile) at the South Canterbury Meeting a fortnight later, carrying 7st 41bs, and beating Nautilus 7st lOlbs, and Billingsgate 9-t; and at the Dunedin meeting in May last, he won the Birthday Handicap (1. miles), carrying Cat 91bs, and beating Lady Emma, Hilda, Atlantic, Sylvanus, and Jasper. So it will be eccn that, he has no record of being able to get 2J miles in good company, and people naturally ask the why and wherefore of his short odds. He is a nuggetty little horse, and looks like one that can stand a preparation, and if kept for Borne of the short and medium distances will be very near the right end at the finish. King Quail and Moonatono are in the 100 to 10 bracket. I believe both are meant to try hard for the big Cup, but I think it safe to say that neither will win it. I should not be surprised if the chestnut got a place, as be is in rare form, and h__ so light a weighM6«t 3ibs.)-but the pace will be sure to be hot, and he cannot last long enough to get in front at the end of 2| miles in that case. The same remarks apply to the Quail. Yatapß, 7st. 41bs., is all adrift. Lara can't stand a preparation. Gilderov, Stanley, Othello, Vortex, and Eawenata will find the company too good a longer courso than 1_ miles, and has never won anything but a couple of Consolations, distance 1 mile. Rewi will compound after going a mile-and-a-half, if he gets so far. There is only Kenilworth left to talk about, and be h-s so often disappointed his backers as to leave them but little faith in him. If fit on the day he will no doubt run well, but I cannot fancy him for a big event like this will be. Mr Leonard ia willing to back him at £.00 to £20, but re fused £500 to £25.' As things shape at present I shall look for the first three out of the following :—Peeress Colt, Kenil worth, Moonstone, Libeller, and King Quail. But as I may see plenty of reason to alter my opinion before Cup day, I won't be more particular, but shall make my final selection later on. [Mote : Since the above was in type it is certain that Libeller remains in the South, so of coarse what I have said of him goes for nothing under present circumstances.]

THIS MORNING'S GALLOPS.

I was the first on the coarse this morn ing, and was rewarded by seeing a bit of a sensation in a gallop between Hilda and Poet, who were the first to put in an ap pearance, in charge of their owner, Mr Done. Hilda appeared to be very " high strung," and tried bard to get rid of her jockey as soon as she was stripped. The pair were sent the Cap distance, Hilda at once taking the lead and going well till the turn past the Green Lane gate, when she bolted off the course. The boy soon polled her on Bgaiu and went after Poet, who was pulled up at the rail till Hilda overtook him, when the pair went on at a cracking pace, Hilda leaving Poet every stride. She finished strong, and altogether impressed me very favourably. Poet, though he galloped kindly,Boemcd to have a touch of the slows. Paramena.with Bob Thorpe np, was the next to do fast work, going once round on the plough, moving freely. King Quail and Florence did once round at top speed, the latter leading at first, and showing great foot, but tho Quail picked her up at the back of tbe course, and ran strong and well home. It is a great pity that tho owner of this game little horse does not give him moie work and get him thoroughly fit; I believe this is only his third gallop as yet, and Cup day [is very near. The Envy filly, with Bob Derritt up, went twice round on tho plough, slow. Her stylo of moving pleased me very much. She is a really nice taking filly, but loons more like a short distance than 21 miles. The Auk filly, Maid of Honour, and Tim Whiffler wero out. Tim, who looks very fit, did a canter. The Maid followed suit at a very slow pace. She seems rather big, but in her that is a good fault. Tho Auk filly took charge and bolted once ronnd, utterly ignoring tho boy's efforts to restrain her. She wants a man to ride her. Day had a long string in work, viz.,—Vacil lation, Ouida, Moonstone, Rcwi, Maori, and King Don, who all walked and can tered, and then Ouida and Vacillation did a mile fast, the Knottingley filly running away from Ouida. Subsequently Moon stone and Rewi had a gallop in company, both going strongly, though the former had the best of it. Rewi is looking remarkably well, but is on the big side. Clarence went three times ronnd Blow, and Awahou did likewise, botb stripped. The old chestnut seemed rather tender, while Clarence moved in his usual easy style. Lone Hand has been conspicuous by his absence the last three days.

I sec that an evidently interested person takes exception, in this morning's "Herald," to a local in tbe (.columns of last night's Stab, suggesting that the Steeple chase bo run on the more level ground of tbe racecourse. " Old Buteer " stigmatises the proposition as a "most preposterous idea, and asks, "Is it wanted to make a hurdle lace of it?" In both his question and statement he is wrong. It does not follow that because the country is flat the race would degenerate into a hurdle race. Stone walls, water-jumps, hawthorn and gorse hedges, and post and rail fences can not be called hurdles. If "Old Buteer" knew what he was talking about, ho would not considet climbing the side of a moun tain a necessaty to steeplechasiog, for he would know that the Liverpool Grand National, and all the principal courses in this country, such as Wbanganui, Timaru, Chriatchurch, and Napier, ore all fairly level ground. The idea of forcing a horse to go twice rouid a course like that of past steeplechases in Auckland is simply brutal, Added to all this, and in reply to "Old Buteer'-" last question, as to what draws the people to the racecourse on the . third day, I can tell him that if people were sure they would see a really good race, two ' or three times the number would attend, I

Instead of the diminished crowd on the third day we would see a much larger attendance than even on Cup day. As it i has been, In my own limited sphere, I con stantly have heard the remark, _ " Oh, what lis the use of going ont expecting to see a 1 steeplechase,only to find that one, or at I most two, horses finish, and a paddock between them at that t" The stewards will be blind to their own Interests, as well as to that of hone I owners, if they do not see the advisability of keeping the cosrse off those " everlasting hills." In conclusion I must disclaim any atom of intcrestedness in any particular "weed" or that "my heart was in my trousers' pocket." I simply write as I think, and with a view to improve racing concerns in Auckland. The present course might suit butchers' hacks, like some of those we unfortunately have to look at going over it worth about nincpence a-side, and who c_n just be said to jump, bnt could never be accused of being able to gallop. If '■ Old Buteer," who is evidently deeply interested, or he would scarcely have gone to the ex pense of paying for his letter as an adver tisement, is the owner of one of the above crocks, all I can cay is, I am sorry for him.

GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL.

DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES,

The annual distribution of prizes to the

successful pupils in the recent examination

at the Girls' High School took place this

afternoon in the lower school-house, in the

presence of a large number of the parents

and friends, as well as of gentlemen inter*

ested in educational matters.

His Worship the Mayor (Mr J. M, Clark) presided, while Mr Justice Gillies, and the Revs. W. Morley and 8. M. Baker occupied seats near him.

His Worship opened the proceedings with a short address. He congratulaten the school upon the progress that hid been made during the year. The numbers, from special circumstances, did not com pare favourably with those of last year, but he had been informed that in the matter

of proficiency there had been a great and noticeable improvement. Ihete was, however, one thing upon which he could not congratulate them, bat no responsibility attached to them on account of Jit, That was the absence of

of proper accommodation. The Hon ourable Mr Koileston last year hail made a promise on this head, which so far had not yet been redeemed. Still the

Government hod made liberal grants to the Boatd for tbe school. There bad been a

change in the system of acknowledging merit by which certificates were awarded

to all pupils who gained a certain per centage of marks in various subjects in a series of examinations instead of merely giving valuable prizes to a few who passed high in one examina tion. , ~ Mr Heath then explained the merits of the new system of examination. In place of one examination each year, they had now examinations all through the year, and by the general results the awards were de termined. The tests had been very severe and yet the pupils had passed them very creditably. The girls had shown, a remark* able aptitude for Latin, attaining a percen tage of 62, while their French had greatly improved also, a percentage of 69 having been reached, In German the average had only been 49 per cent. The girls in the lower school served much better than those in the upper school, and in the matter of writing an average of 63 per cent, had pre vailed. During the year more than 200 articles of clothing, which were laid out in the dining-room, had been made by the girls for the inmates of the Industrial Home. The certificates were then awarded as fol lows :— There are twelve subjects for examina tion, each pupil who made over 500 marki being entitled to a parchment certificate, The following is the list of succesefu! scholars, the figures in parentheses retire. Renting the number of subjects in whicl they passed:— Mary Anderson (5), Bessie Biggs (3), Harriett Burgas (6), Emma Coad (2), Margaret Coleman (10), Louie Dnrriea (6), Mary Edson (3), Charlotte Fiulaj (3), Amy Goulstone (5), Julie Hanson (2), Adeline Hoffmann (5) Ray Lewis (4), Jane McLeod (4), Jessi McGee (4), Elizabeth Meldrum (5), Fanni Fickmere (5), Sarah Purdie (4), Katrin Scbnackenberg (9), Jessie Weston (4] -twrncua lonng (5), Alice Baker (2) Highest aggregate, Margaret Coleman German, Alice Baker.

V. FORM.

M. Anderson (3), B. - Biggs (1), H. I Burgess (2), E. Coad (4), C. Finlay (2), A. | Johnstone (4), R. Lewis (1), F. Pickmere (1), 11 S. Pnrdie (4), J. Weston (1), R, Young (1), J. Bruce (5), E. Calvert (5), M. Chapman (3), James Clarke (5), M. Ellison 1 (5), A. Fleming (2), J. Eraser (2), E, Frost (5), E. Haiyday (1), A. Hoi* I land (6), A. Hooker (5), M. Kidd (4), 1 J. Martin (1), S. Mulgan (4), E. Reynelds 1 (5), E. Snelling (5), T. Sncll (4), C. Stone I (2), J. Waddefl (2), M. Whitelaw, M. f M Young (2), E. Meldrnm (1). CERTIFICATES.

C. Thomson (3), A. Udy (3), G. Pnrchas (2), M. Robb (I), I E. Gorrie (I), E. Shrewsbury (4), E Mc- -2 Kenzie (1), A. Walker fI),"L Cole-rook I (1), Amy Holland (1), A. Wright (1). | E. Colebrook (2>, A. Cawkwdl (4), ■' E. Jakins (1), R. Berry (1), H. Goombes (1), - I. Kundsen, (2), A. Wood (3), M. Laurie, (1), M. Frost (1), E. Rich (1), E, Baker(l). CERTIFICATES FOR HIGHEST

MARKS. A. Buddie (1), F. Kiesling (1), M. Mitchell (1), E. Montague (2), E. Baker (1), . ¥. McPherson (3) C. Treskow (I), E. Eden borough (2), T. Worsp (1), M. Knudsen (1), A. Hatfield (81). "Mr Justice Gil lies then delivered a brief address, in the course of which he ox* pressed himself an admirer of the old com petitive system of examination. He com; eluded by advising the girls, now that their work was over and the holiday season upon as, to throw their books aside and enjoy themselves, The Rev. W. Morley also addressed th.B pupils. ■ _^ . .

TRAWLING CRUISE IN HAU RAKI GULF.

The cutter Deveron left on a trawling cruise at 8 o'clock this morning in charge of Captain W. Colllnga (late of tho schooner Opotiki) with a crew ot seven men. We understand that the trawling cruise is simply an experiment, the chief mover being Mr Pond, chemist, of Queen-street, and that the continuance oJ the work will depend upon the suc cess of the present trip. The Deveron proceeds to tho Haui-ld' Gulf, and will drop the trawling net in a straight lino between Cape Colville and Tintiri, on a sandy bottom, in about 21 fathoms of water. There is known to be plenty of Abb. in this locality, but the rough weather very often presents the fiahermen securing them by means of lines. The Deveron, oarrießi a largo net with beam attached, which is dropped astern of the vessel while she is In motion. Mnd, shells, and-share bU taken up, and the two latter lodged In pockets prapored tortneir reception. Trawling will bo commenced to night, and continued during to-morrow, per mitting the cutter to return on Saturday _l_a_ or Sunday. We hope the experiment will prove successful, for the establishment ot regular trawling oruiseß by our coasting vessels must prove of great benefit to the port.

GRAMMAR SCHOOL SPORTS

The annual athletic sports wree commenced to-day, at noon in the Domain. Tbe weather was splendid, and the gathering of hundreds of spectators formed quite an im« posing sight in the Domain, The races, so gar. passed off successfully. Tho race for 100 yds, open to competitors under 11 years, was virtually s gift to Mr Keller, the other competitors being much younger, and not equal in physical advantages. In the pole jump, the competitors in the advance were Meldrum and Poland, who exhibited sur prising agility. We are obliged, however, to hold over a complete report until our next issue.

Throwing .he Cricket Ba_i_-B. Woods, 874 yds., 1; A. D. MacCormick, 2; J. Poland, 3. First Race for the School Cut, 100.D5.-Jordan, 1; Ansley, 2 ; George, 3. Time, l-Bccs. One Hundred Yards (Under 14).— Edson, 1; Gorrie, 2. Time, losecs. Long Jump (Open to all).—J. Poland, 1; A. L. Meldrum, 2, 14ft. l_in. Length cleared, 15ft. 4in. One Hundeed Yards (Under 11).— McKellar, 1; G. Major; 2. Time, 19secs. Second Rack for School Cup, 200yds.-J. Jordan, 1; W. Ansley, 2; E. W. Norton, 3. Time, 23secs. Pole Jump (Open to all).—W". Meldrum, V; J. Poland, 2. Height cleared, 7ft. Bin. | Hurdle Handicap, 120 yds. (Under 14).-P. B. Lusk, 1; H. Batger, 2, Time, 25secs. , '

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY. DECEMBER 16.



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