SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATKR }?^^ c onw m]&oS«. 6.33 SUNSBT.-Thlß Kve-lng. 6.33 SUNKIBK.-To-Morrow Morning, 154 MOON'S AGB.—Full Moon, 6th, 1.42 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENINO. Atslanto, BChooner, Donovan, from Ngunguru SouthSrn Cross, s.s! Molntosh, from Napier

to-day. _, We-ington, s.a. Farquhar, from Tauranga Glenelg, B.S. Stephenson, from Russell Flngal. 8.8., Norris. from Mangawal _. Kriemhilda, BOhooner, Bathurat, trom Whanga

Orpheus, schooner, Dunn, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

LtST EVENING. Argyle, 8.8. Crawford, lor Whangarei

Ther-a. Southern orosa.arrived *tt*™s* /E_SKB£B_*-* put into Hloks Bay tn"u» lying wincl bound on NovembOTl. »nd has been wng tM __&» bS>. and «few store? Wn the b.s. TrTrSble. agent for the PJLM^. She is therefore due on Monday, Uth NOV. Thaßß WeUington arrived from Tauranga JMBSMS and Hluetln. The s.b. Glenelg left Russell at 2.30 P-m. Tester, <Jn» and arrived at Auckland at 4 a.m. this aSy. Mrs Ball. Misses Phillips, Lynoh. MoAlester, Messrs. Cooper, Simmons, Ross Pope. White, Smell, Pegmere.Di" Watting, Sid 4 steerage. Cargo: 40 sacks oys/ers. 2 boxes hSney! 2 saddles. 4 bales wool, 1 horse. 76 .Backs gum, 8 parcels, 1 talo skins, 2 hif r os.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Macgregor, s.b., Amodeo, from Waitara Reliance, ketch, McCarthy, for Greymouth — —

The s.B. Macgrsgor arrived from 'Waitara.at 50.45 a,m. to day with 3 packages butter, 47 head cattle nnd the following paasengers ;-Messrs Flood, Heatly. Cavcrhill, Matson, Diokley. Bailey. Kllioti. and one steerage. She is an nounced to proceed to Wanganui via way ports at 1 p.m. on Monday. The s.f. Rowena leaves acoording to an nouncement, at 1 p.m. on Monday for waitaret-

The s.B. Star of the South is expected to arrivo from Grejmouth with a cargo oi cool some tirre to morrow .

The B,s. Hannah Mokau will probably arrive to-morrow from Waitara and leave again on Monday fair Raglan. The s.b. Wanaka is exented to arrive from the south with the outward English mail, about 9 o'clock on Tuesday morning, and will return tttiiher one hour later. Passengers going Soutn should leave Auokland by the 9.10 a.m. train.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

. The following vessels were lying windbonnd at the Kalpara Heads last evening :-barque, Bella Miry; brig. Moa; briganUnes, Bannook burn and Nightingale; Bchooners, Jeesie Nicool. and Enterprise. The Magellan Cloud wbb loaded and dropping down the river from Te Kopuru. The sohooner Colonist bound south, cleared the Kaipara bar jesterday morning. The brigantlae Look Out, having discharged her coal at Helensville, has proceeded to ihe Ealpara mills to load. The schooner Annie Wilson loaded balk tim at the Maukara-, and is filling up with sawn tim ber brought down by the stream trom Kopurn. The brig Emily will sail in a few daya for Nicholson's Mill, Port Albert.

PORT OF "WHANGAKOA.

Arrivals', Ootober 20: Kriembilda, schooner, Bathnrst, from Auckland, with general cargo. Departures, October 28: Agnes Jessie, three masted sohooner, Hawkes, for Launceston, with 110 000 feet baulk and sawn timber. November 2:'Kriemhilda, schooner. Baihnrst, for Auok land. with 30.0C0 feet fawn timber. ■ Vessels loading: Vindex, barque. With baulk timber, for Dunedin.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Lvttkitov, yesterday.

Arrived: Wangannl, ship, Watts, from Lon don. 102 days out with 50 passengers; Chattan ooga, baroae, Holmes,from New York; Island City, from' Newcastle.

Poet Chalmkhb, yeßteid&y. Arrived: Edith Keid, Irom Greymoutb.

i Blotf, yesterday. Sailed: Te Anau, for the North, at 9 a.m. Passengers for Atiokland:—Miss Anid, Mtb Wilson, Mrs Jeffreys, Mra White, ana Miss Denitoy. '

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab Office, Saturday.

Mr E. Arthur reports: There was a good supply of poultry,etc, and all sold at hinh prices. Fowls. Is 7d to 3s Id; young fowls, lOd to la 6a; tinkers, 4s 6d to 7s; ducks, la lOd to 2a 6'; young duoks, Is 6d; pigs, 69 9d to 19s; pigeons, is Id to Is sd; oarrierß. 4s 6d; potatoes. Is 3d to 3a fid; new potatoes, 3d to Id perlb; kidneys. 2Jd per lb • carrots, 23 3d to 3s Gil; pumpkins, 3] to 33 lid ; maize, 3a 6d to fa; oata. 2b 6cl to 3s; bran. 8s per Baok; sharps, 6s per lOOlbs; flour, £9 to £1410s ; Chaff, 2s to 2j 6d per sack; cheese, 3id to ojd ; butter, 14 to 6id: bacon, 2d to 8d; oranges, 4s 9d to 13s 6d per case; apples, 10s to 123 6d per case: sugar, 3Jd to 4id; rice, 21d; honey, 4£d to sJii; candles, lOd; oatmeal, He to lla; whits lead, i\i ; boiled oil, 4s 9d: raw oil. 4s 6d; box tea, 18s to 2U ; soap (mottled). 20s; yellow soap, 16s; lard, 2Jd to 4d; biscuits, Gd.

Messrs Carbinea ana Taylor report: The poultry was plentiful, and fetched good prices, viz.: Brahrsas, 6a; LaDgshans. 6s 6d; game, 3s 6d to 3s 7d each; Spanish, 3s 8d: ordinary, Is 3d to 2a 9d each; chickens, Is. Young pigs, 63 each. Duoks, 2s 31 to 2s 6d- Produce: Hams and tmcon, 2d to 7d: Wairoa new cheese. 4d to 4id; Canterbury, 4Jd to 4Jd; butter. 2£d to 7d: Bait beet lid to 2d; new potatoes, id to Id; Canter bury potatoes, £2 15s to £3; carrots, 3s per cwt.; turnips, 2s; cabbages. 2s per bag; oatp, 2s to 2b 93d- maize, 4s3d; bran, £i 153 to £5; Chaff. 2s Der bag; oatmeal, £12 10s; barley, 2a lOd; fowl wheat, 3s 9d; flour, £9 to £13 10s; sharps,' So 10b. Groceries: Tea (in half-chests), Is 4d to 2s; boxes, 16a 6d to 2is; mustard, 9a per dozen; snear, 3Jd to 4Jd; cornflour, 643; Bait, os per lOulbs; starch, 4jd; candles, B|d; biscuits, Cd per lb; kerosene, 2s; paint, 23s per owt. The clothing and other sundries were all cleared at satisfactory prices.

t ADELAIDE, November 4 Town flour, per ton, £12 5s ; country brands, £112s 6d to £115s. Wheat is with out quotable change. SYDNEY, tt November 4. Hennessy's brandy, case, 34s 3d ; bulk (quarters), 12s 6d. Sugar, Company's No. 1, prices, per ton, £35. Tobacco, Raven's twist, per lb., Is 4Jd. Candles, D.R.J.'s., perlb., 7|d; D.R.U.'s., 7|d.

Mail Notice.

MAIIS WII- CLOSE AS UNDER.—

This Da*. For Tairutt. per Droam, at 1 p.m. For Russell and Kuwabawa, por Southern Cfosß, at 5 p.m

Monday, 7th Instant For Waitara, per Rowena, at 11 s.m. For Wanganut, per Macgregor, at 11 a.m. For Thames, Per Rotomahana. Rt 2 p m. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 2.30 p.m. Kor Whitiangi, per Fingal, at 3 p.m. For Russell, .Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Moncronui. per Glenelg, at i p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotlkl, por Glenelg1, at i p.m.

Tuesday, Bth instant. For Taranaki and Southern ports, por Wanaka

at 8 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana,

per Kone Casey, at 10 a.m. Per d.B. Zealandla, as follows !— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m, . For money orders registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence. In addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing.

This mail will be duo in London on Tues day. Deosmber 20,1831.

Friday, 11th instant. For Chatham Islands, por Island Lily, at 11 a.m

N.B.—The Money Order system has been ox tended to Germany. On and after Ist Novem ber, orders can be obtained on any ofllco in the German States at rates to be ascertained on application.

S. B. BI3S, Chloi Postmaster. Chief Post-office.' Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

November S, 1881,

Theatre Royal—Cary's ODeratio Company, "Les Cloches de Corneville," 8 p.m.

Queen-street—Chase's American Theatre of Art, 2 till 10 p.m.

French Literary Class, Wollesley-street, 7.30 p,m.

V.M.C. A.—Devotional Meeting, 7.30 p.m

Lome-street Hall—Temperance Service of Song, "John Tregenoweth, His Mark," 8 p.m.

Birth.

MORGAN—On Painrday, October 29tb, at her residence, Chapel-screet, Auckland, the wife of T. P. Morgan, oTiemist, late Cloth Hall, Tredegar, Monmouthshire, England, of a son. —Home papers please copy.

Marriage.

LINCOLN—ROONKY.—On Novomber Ist, at Auckland, by Rev. O. B. Monro, Noel Salter, eldest son of R. S. Lincoln, to Julia, youngest daughter of the late Andrew Roonoy, of Bpsom.

Death,.

KUNST.-On Ootobßr 26, after a lonp; and painful illness. Phcebe, yonneest daughter oi Philip and Hellen Knnst; tged 16 years.

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6,1881.

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

The great movement on Parihaka has been made, and bas resulted in the arrest of Te Whiti, Tohu, and Hiroki, without resistance. True to his oft-repeated declarations, Te Whiti refused to the last to commit any act of violence, and bis influence was powerful enough to restrain the turbulent young Maoris gathered around. To that influence alone we owe the peace of the colony, and the fact must be given great weight in con sidering our future dealings with the cap tive. The reading of the Riot Act, it must be admitted^ was rather a happy thought, because it gave an appearance of legality to a proceeding for which it would be difficult to find a legal precedent, though whether the unresisting action of the -natives in their own settlement can be brought within the four corners of that Act is, of course, very question able. We believe, however, that the quiet issue so far of this very questionable and risky movement will occasion such a general feeling of relief that the , majority of people.will notcareto examine too closely the processes by wliichit hasbeen achieved. We thoroughly participate in that feeling, notwithstanding an unmixed admiration for the steadiness with which the natives have adhered to their avowed policy of per sistently asserting what they believe to be their rights, without resorting to violence. Nothing like it has ever occurred in Maori history, nor in the history of aDy half civilised people. The argument that the natives were over-awed by the magnitude of the forces brought- against them is untenable; because, apart from the fact that such an event is contrary to past ex perience and the native character, there is the proof that no preparations for war were ever made by them even when there was no such force in the field; and the further fact that they migbt have taken to the bush and escaped or accepted Mrßryce's procla mation had they chosen. No doubt morally and legally these people have got the best of us in posing themselves as Jaw abiders and the Government as the law-breakers, and they may point to the raid on their settlement, and the reading of the Riot Act to them when peacefully gathered at their own doors as something more than a farce. But Te Whiti's doctrine ot the triumphs of peace and long suffering forbearance will never tell in the popular mind against the successful asser tion of the law of force, even though exerted against a non-resisting and unarmed mob of Maories. Should the arrest of the leaders be unattended with any outbreak of the people, and their quiet dispersion, Mr Bryce, apart irom the policy and equity of the recent proceedings, will receive credit for having rightly estimated the value of the native assurances that there would be no armed resistance. We should readily join in com mending his judgment in that respect, and in acquitting him of the charge of adopting the.policy he has pursued without the firm conviction in his own mind, and from the information in his possession, that the terrible calamity of a ■war in the colony was not one of the risks. As we haverepeatedly stated, nothing would justify a war in the present circumstances of the colony, much less the state of things on the West Coast, where, as events have shown, the natives had never contemplated hostilities. Success and the question of public .policy, of course, enter largely into the calculations in judging a movement like the one executed to-day, and both will undoubtedly be pleaded with considerable effect by its supporters. Nor do we believe that any man in the colony, whatever his idea of the wisdom of the movement, would listen for one moment to a backward step. In a measure of this kind there can be no turning, although the attitude of the natives must sway our policy towards them. We' sincerely trust that the closing exhortation of Te Whiti to his people not to take up arms will be obeyed, and that the peaceful issue of the first movement will be characteristic

of all subsequent events. It would be pre mature, howevof, to say thut the" danger is over—it may only have begun. The natives, left without the control of To Whiti, and deprived of his wise coun sel, may be carried away by tho more tribulent among them. And, already, the Press Association's telegram from Patea, announcing alarm amongst the settlers of Woodvile, who have left'their homes, o\y£ ing to the appearance of, strange natives in their vicinitj', warns us of the necessity for caution,

The Fifth of November.

Colonial youths have made some small attempt to keep up with spirit the traditions connected with the Fifth of November, but the bonnring, effigy-bunring customs, so long associated with this day, da not admit of transplantation in oil their glory. Indeed.in the oW. country itselt there are now, very few places where the said practices are continued with any enthusiasm, and almost everywhere they have been allowed to fall into theliniboofforgelfulness and desuetude, to the great comfort of all elderly, quiet, respectable folk. At Lewes, Battle, and Hastings (all in Sussex), the fiery carnival is indulged in still as regularly as the day comes round, when, what with the blaze ot tar-barrels, squibs, crackers, Catherine, wheels, and fireworks of a hundred different kind? the flare of torches, and the fierce combustion of huge bonfires, the towDs run considerableriskof being reduced to ashes. It is frequently only the prompt eilorts ot the firemen, who, for the occasion, are on duty until tha dull November night is no longer reddened by commemorative fire, that such a catastrophe is averted. But although the traditions of the day in question are borne in mind and respected with so much enthu siasm, politicial aud theological foeling has ceased to be associated therewith, and Catholics may be seen with Protestants vying in pyrotechnic display and in burning the Czar, the latest murderer, or the most un popular man of tho district, in effigy. This is as it should be. There is no valid reason why the attempt to blow up sapient King James I. and his Parliament with "•unpowder should at this distance of time cause one section of the community to rcard the other with hostile and vindictive feelings. There are very few Britons who would not now stigmatise the plot of Guy Fawkes and his associates as utterly atro cious and fiendish. But for many a long yoar the sth of November reawakened slumbering rancour and bitter feeling. From hundreds of pulpits all over the United Kingdom fierce denunciations of the Papacy were poured forth ; and at night godly citizens burnt the Sovereign Pontiil m effigy with hearty gooci will. Wo can get some interesting glimpses ot these bygone customs in the Diaries of Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn, quaint and curious volumes which, while they afford a continual fund of amusement, teach history at the same time. It is a matter of surprise to us that thoy do not find more readers. The candid, self-conceited, pleasure-loving Pepys was Secretary of the Admiralty under Charles 11. and James II,; while pioua Evelyn was ft quiet country gentle man, delighting in horticulture, pictures, antiquities and belles Icttres, who died in 1706 aged 86 years. The first Fifth of November mentioned by Pepys is that of IG6O, the year of the Kcstora tion of that "most religious and gracious King" Charles 11. He writes, "At tho office at night, to make up an ac count of what tho debts of nineteen of the twenty-five ships that should havo been paid off, is increased since tho adjournment of the Parliament, they being to sit again to-morrow. This fifth day of November is observed exceeding well in the city ; and at night great bonfires and hreworks.1' Four years later he makes the following entry : —-" To the Duke's bouseto see 'Macbeth,' a pretty good piny, but admirably acted. Thence home ; the coach being forced to go round by London Wall, becauso of the bon fires ; tho day being mightily observed in the city." Mr Pepys was an ardent theatre goer, but he had little appreciation of Shakspere's plays, as tho above allusion to " Macbeth" shows. It is evident that ho was influenced, though a man of parts and no mean education, by the general neglect into which the works of our greatest poet had then fallen. Tho next entry which contains any reference to the " Glorious Fifth" occurs in 1666, the " annua mirabilis " of Dryden. The last sentenco runs, "I came home by coach, but met not one bonfire through the whole town in going round by the wall, which is strange, and speaks the melancholy dis position of the city at present, while never more was said of, and feared of, and done against the Papists, than just at thia time." Less taan three months previously the Great Fire had been raging, which in part accounts for the "melancholy disposition " of the citizens. It will be recollected that the Roman' Catholics were accused of setting the city on fire. The first entry we quote from Evelyn s Diary is dated 1673 :—" Nov. s.—This night the youths of the city] burnt the Pope in effigie, after they had made procession with it in greate triumph, they being dis pleas'd at the Duke tor altering his religion and marrying an Italian lady.'' Tho '• Duke " here alluded to is of course the Duke of York, afterwards James 11. ; and the lady he married, Princes 3 d'Este, daughter of the Duke of Modena. The Pretender wai her son. la 1685 Evelyn writes : " It being an extraordinary wett morning, and myself indisposed by a very greate rlieume, I did not go to church, to my very great sorrow, it being the first Gunpowder Conspiracy anniversary that had been kept now these 80 yeares under a Prince of the Roman religion. Bon fires were forbidden on this day ; what does this portend ?" Charlc3 11. had died on tho 6th of February of this year, and the people had thus had 8 months' experience of n Roman Catholic monarch. For just three more years they endured him, and then came deliverance and William of Orange. The arrival of this prince is thus described by Evelyn : " Nov. 5 (1688), I went to Lon don. Heard the newes of tho Prince having landed at Torbay, coming with a fleete of neere 700 saile, passing through the Channell with so favourable wind that our navy could notinterceptormolest them. This put the King and Court into greato consternation; they were now employ'd in forming an army to stop their further pro gresse, for they were got into Exeter, and the season and ways very improper for His Majesty's forces to march so greate a dis tance." The above entry must have been made some days after the events it narrates, for it would have been impossible for news of the Prince's lauding (which was effected on the sth November) to have reached London in one day. And, besides, Exeter was not entered till the ninth of the month. However, the record of a most important incident id the history of England is sub stantially correct, and as every schoolboy knows well enough the sequel, it is needless to tell how James fled and William suc ceeded to the crown.

The statement in the "Herald" extra to-day that the natives at Parihaka were naked, armed, and danced the war dance, is distinctly contradicted by Mr Bryce'a offi cial telegram and those from both our own correspondents.

Programme ofjmusic to be played at Pon sonby, on Monday, 7th November, by the Artillery Band, at 7.30 p.m.;— Quickstep, "To Arms"; fantasia, "Le Val d'Amour "; selection, " Martha " (Flotowj; waltz, "Dorinda"; solo polka, "Snow* flakes'"; selection, " Pirates of Penzance " ; slow march, "Solferino"; galop, " Hark away "; " God Save the Queen."

We have it on the best authority that stimulated by the generous donation] of Mr J. T. Mackelvie to the citizens of Auck land, a gentleman holding a foremost place among the public men in the city, and intimately associated with some of our leading institutions, has formally pro mised a contribution of £500 towards the erection of a building especially devoted to fine art purposes, provided other gentle men will also come forward and make substantial offers of assistance. It is to be hoped that such a liberal overture will not fail in evoking a hearty response, and that the whole community may thus benefit from the generosity of a few of its repre sentative men, We are glad to perceive that the force of the French adage, noblesse oblige, is becoming recognised.

The inmates of the Old Men's Refuge were lost night afforded a genuine treat, which will Jong be remembered by them with pleasure. By special request the favourite service of song entitled " Daph and her Charge " was again rendered by the members of the Beresford Congregational Church choir and Sunday-school, assisted by Messrs Kimmcr, first violin; Hooton, second violin ; Eady, bass; and Spragg, flute, Mr Hooton ably presiding at the har monium. The verandah was used for the occasion, and iv the atill air the sweet voices of the young choristers rang out melodiously, the effect of which was enhanced by the scenery and the moonlight o'er the sea. The quiet beauty of the evening gave a charm to the whole affair. In consequence of the absence of Mr Thos. Macfarlane, who had promised to give the reading portion, Mr Lincoln ably filled his place.

A maltster named John Harris, employed j in Button's brewery, has been admitted to tho Hospital suffering from a bad.contusion and swelling on tbe kneo, caused by a fall while cngnged iv his daily duties.

The committee of tho North Shore Regatta expect that in consequence of the handsome donations in the snape of .silk dresses towards tha ladies' race, they will be compelled to add a single sculling race for ladies to the programme.

The formal opening of tho North Shore Recreation Ground eventuated this after noon at 3 o'clock, and a large number of riloasare seekers, taking advantage o£ tbe beautiful weather, paid a viait to the charming suburb, A brass band was in attendance, and at the time of going to press, the opening match oE the Nortb Sbore Lawn Tennis Club -was in progress.

A youth named William South sustained a serious injury to his foot several days ago. He was clearing fern and scrub with a bill-hook, when the instrument struck him on tho foot, cutting ono too olf and injuring several others. He was brought to the Hospital, where he is now undergoing treatment.

The French tricolor was hoisted this morning for the first time upon the ilagstafl' of the Young Men's Christian Association, the authorities of which institution have conceded tho French Literary Society the privilege of flying the national colours on the days of meeting. v The flag is a pretty one, and attracted considerable notice from the passers-by.

The first of the series of Friday evening drills in connection with the No. 3 Company took placo in the Domain last evening. There were thirteon rank and file present, and Major Morrow was in command. Du'jjng the course ot the evening the Major addressed the company, making a statement to the eflect that Major Derrom had insulted tho company. Tho desirability of secediDg from the Auckland battalion was also mooted, but did not seem to meet with universal favour, Sergeant James stating that a considerable amount of instruction was obtained at the battalion drills.

At about 10 o'clock tbis morning the root of the new brew house iv course of erection in KyberPas3,next tho Captain Cook Hotel, fell in, Five men were on the roof shing ling at tho time, and though it must have fallen a distance of 14 feet they all escaped without injury beyond a severe shaking and sundry trilling bruises. It is supposed the accident is due to tho fact that there were no collar-braces on the rafters. Tho loss to the builder cannot be less than £20 or £30.

Oa tho Princoof Wales'sßirthday.tickets will be issued for the Cattlo Sho,v at Auck land from two windows, and for other stations at the usual booking window. No cliauge is given, but it can be obtaiucd in full at another place at tho end, of the plat form. Traius will run every 20 minutes, Last year there was a want of accommoda tion, but Mr Macdonald has1 brought all the resources at his command in full work. Tho present platform wasnot inteudod for 4,000 people, aud as there will be at least that number this year, the pooplo must bear any crowding with as much good humour as possible.

No further burglaries were reported to day, and it would appear that the gang have temporarily suspended operations. Considerable speculation has been indulged in regarding the identity of the thieves, and quite a number of people are already sus pected unofficially. Ono of these is a peculiar looking personage, who is said to affect low-heeled boots and white kid gloves, whilo another section of the disturbed community is cer tain that two yovng men of ruffianly ap pearance, and who dress well, have plenty of money, and do no work, should be arrested on the charge. Tho police have their suspicions, and cro many days elapse the burglars may be provided with tem porary, but free lodgings in High-street.

At a quarterly meeting of the Ark of Eden Lodge, 1.0. G.T., held iv the St. David's school-room, on Tuesday evening, November Ist, tho following officers were installed for the ensuing term, by Bro. T. 11. Jones, D.G.W.C.T., assisted by Jiros. Proctor and Porter (from Star of Newton Lodge): — W.C.T., Bro. Speakraan ; W.V.T., Bro. Salt ; W.S., Bro. Jenkin; W.T.S., Bro. Bailey (re-elected); W.T., Sis. Bailey (re-elected); W.M., Bro. White; W.C., Bro. Hunt; W.0.G., Bro. Jarvi3 ; W.1.G., Bro. Taylor ; W.A.S., Sis. Watt; W.D.M., Sis. Hunnesett; P.W.C.T., Bro. Shepherd. The report of the W.S. showed the Lodge to bo in a good financial position. The Lodge purpose holding a concert in about a fortnight's time in aid of the old men and womens' refuge, particulars of which will bo advertised at a future date.

A recital of sacred music took place in Holy Trinity Church, Devonport, last evening, and passed off very successfully. The programme included; — Quartette, " Cast thy Burden "; solo, " Too late, too late," Mrs Warbrick ; duet, " Hear my prayer," Miss H. Burgess and Miss Swinnerton; air, "O Rest in the Lord" (Elijah) contralto; ..anthem, " Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem," choir; air, "Thou didst not leave" (Messiah) Mrs Revitt; trio "Protect us through the coming night," soprano, contralto, and tenor; sacred song, " Consider the Lilies," Mr Gordon Gooch; quartette, " God is a spirit," f oprano, con trnlto, tenor, and ba«s; recit. and air, " Comfort ye " (Messiah), Mr Forth ; trio, "Litt thine eyes" (Elijah), soprano, mezzo soprano, nnd alto; anthem, " Praiso God in His holiness,' choir; finale, hymn No. 300, choir.

An old man giving the name of James Kblly, and following the occupation of gum. digger, was brought to town this morning from Dargaville by Constable Haddock and lodged in Mount Eden Gaol. The prisoner had been living near Kaihu when ho was suspected of having stolen a watch from a bushman named Pitt. There not being sufficient evidenco to detain him, he was allowed to depart, when he proceeded to the Tokatoka gum-field and at once disposed of the stolen property. Information having beenreceived, Constable Scott of Te Kopuru. went over and apprehended Kelly, and conveyed him to Dargaville, where Con stable Haddock charged him with the theft before Dr. Norton and Mr Webb, J. P. Being found guilty, ho was sentenced to one month's imprisonment with hard labour, a light sentence being accorded on account of this being his supposed first offenco.

A man named William Moore, formerly a well-known character about town, was brouaht up from Tauranga, to-day, by the Wellington, and taken to the Hospital by the police. He is in a state of utter desti tution, and semi-starvation, and said to be so ill that it is doubtful whether he will re cover. About nine years ago, be was in the Hospital' for treatment of an injury tn his left band,

~A meeting of the ratepayers of Coro mandel County, for the purpose of hearing a statement of the work of the out-going Council, was held at the Lower Township school-room on Wednesday evening last. The Chairman of the County (Mr A. J. Cadman), made a statement to the offect that during the thTeo years they had been in office, they had had £9,400 odd Id levenue made up of various items. They had also incurred an overdraft of £600 odd, making in all about £10,000. The salaries paid during that time were £675; engiueer, surveying, &«., £99; being about 7J per cent, for the cost of management. He then read a statement of the receipts and expenditure on salaries of a number of other County Councils, the whole of which showed a larger expense for management than Coro mandel in proportion to income. Though their overdraft amounted to £674, the gold duty, etc., duo to them would balance their liability. After some remarks by Messrs Blackmore, Luks, and Lynch, a vote fit thanks to the Chairman and the Councillors was' carried unanimously, and the meeting adjourned.

Mr Thomas Hill, Collector of Customs, proceeded on Wednesday evening last to the Kaipara Heads to hold an inquiry on behalf of the Government in rererence to a complaint made by Mr Sheehan, of Tawhata, against Captain Francis, the signal-man stationed at Kaipara Heads, It is reported that an understanding formerly existed between Mr Sheehan (who has generally purchased the wrecks of vessels going ashore in the neighbourhood ot the signal-station) and Francis, whereby if anything belonging to any of these wrecks should be washed ashore or recovered by the signal-man the latter should be rewarded, Francis picked up some sling chains belonging to the James A. Stewart, and acquainted Mr Sheehan of the fact, but the expense of carriage being more than the value, the chain was allowed to remain, and Francis says was given him. This Mr Sheehan denies, and some months after, finding n, purchaser, applied for tba chain. Francis refused delivery. Law proceedings were instituted, and from £3, the amount claimed as the value of the chain, it reached £80 in costs and expenses against the signal-man, who then sought refuge in the Bankruptcy Court. Against this conduct Mr Sheehan has complained, and the signalman has been suspended pending inquiry.^

. To-morrow (the first Sunday in Novem ber) is the day recommended by tho Dio cesan Synod for collections in all the Anglican Churches of the diocese, in aid of the Clergy Pension Fund.

Tho final meeting of creditors in tbe estate of John Evans, cabinetmaker, of Parnell Rise, was held this morning, when, after a brief examination of the debtor, a resolution recommending his discharge was passed, The assets in the estate are stated at £98, and the liabilities at £20511s lid.

A boy uamed Driscoll narrowly escaped Laving his hand cut off on Thursday last, lie was working the circular saw at the Aucklaud Timber Company's mill, when by some moans his hand caught in the ma chinery, and before he could extricate it, the thumb was cut to the bone, and two other fingers injured. Ho proceeded to the Hospital and bad the hurt attended to, and subsequently returned tohia home.

• In accordance with a Synodical recom mendation collections in aid of the Diocese Pension Fund will be made in the Anglican churches to-morrow. Some congregations reserve the right of fixing the date of the collection to suit themselves, but in the great majority of the churches it will be made as already stated. The fund was established in 1860-G1 by Bishop Selwyn, Sir W. Martin, Sir G. A. Arney, the flon. W. Swaiuson, and some other zealous churchmen, and it has now attained to a substantial development, It is a valuable auxiliary to the regular ecclesiastical work, and merits every consideration and support from both cleric and laic.

Several errors occurred in our report of the burglaries yesterday. It 'was erro neously stated that Mr Partridge carries on business in Nelson-street, instead of Vic toria-street. His private residence is in Nelson-street, Mrs Dewsbury was mis printed wifo of tho pastor of " St, Paul's " instead of "St. John's."

Announcements of Sunday services will be found iv the usual column, Mount Eden Baptist services in Dr Wallis's kirk ; preacher, Mr Thomas Spurgeon. St. Sepul chre's and St. Paul's, special sermons in aid of tho Diocesan Pension Fund. St. David's Presbyterian, evening lecture by Rev. Mc- Kenzie Fraser on " Popular Misquotations and Misapplications of Scripture. Lome street Hall, Rev. S. Edger at 11 a.m., on " Thoughts on Death from a Near View of it; Bearing on Christian Life and Doc trine." Choral Hall, evening, Mr George A. Brown, on tho question, " Why is Evil Permitted?" G. 30 p.m. Service of song at Hospital, 3 p.m. Tho evening service at the Theatre Koyal at the usual hour.

To tho Editor: Sir,—l would like to draw the attention of those interested in such matters to the fact that the notice or paragraph purporting to be a list of tenders received by Mr Hammond, architect, on Monday, is not really the list opened by him on that day at noon (which was the advertised time) ; but it is—in the caso-of tho tender accepted- nn arrangement come to this morning or last night, where tho lowest tenderer's price for the whole work has been taken by the second. The tender of Mr Keys on Monday for the whole work was £255. It appears now, when added together, at £245, which is the exact amount of the lowest tender opened at noon on Monday, and which does not appear on the list at all, but will be seen in Mr Ham mond's book. I make no comment at pre sent, as I daresay an attempt may be made to justify tho transaction.—Yours, &c, E. Morris, Newton Road, November Ist, 1881.

Settling on the Melbourne Cup takes place to-night at Talteraals.

By an advertisement in our " For Sale coin inn. It will be seen that 2 small gas engines are ottered for sale. They are of use for a variety of purposes; and possessing advantages over steam engines, are coming rapidly into favour. A large ono is now in constant use in tho Star Ofllce.

The Fancy Dress Ball, announced for the Bth inst., is likely to be a grand success, and it is expected there will be over fifty couples present in coetnmes ranging from tbe sublime to the ridioulous. Tio.ets will be issued for the ga'lery, and to pievent crowding the nunibor is limited, and prices fixed at 2s 6d each. Those who have not as yet applied, should do so before Monday next, at noon.

The friends pt temperance, and the public in general, are reminded of tho popular Saturday evening ontertainment in tho Lorao sireot Hall thia evening. The Artillery Band will assist to socure tho success of the affair, iind John Trogenoweth will mako his final appearance under favourable auspices.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., R.M.)

Drunkenness.—John Douglas, James Thomson, and James Roberts were fined in the lowest penalty for this offence. Drunk and Disorderly.-Jas. Keenan was charged with disorderly conduct in Vulcan Lane on the 4th inst.—Mr Pardy stated the case.—Constable McClellan de posed that prisoner had been drinking, and wished to fight the best man in Auckland. —He did not fight, and was let off for 5s and costs.

Under tub Vagkant Act.—Jane McManus was charged with having no visible means, etc.—Prisoner pleaded not guilty.—Mr Pardy said this case had been held over owing to the extreme youth of the girl, and on her piomi-e to leave the city ; instead ot leaving, however, she returned to her evil course of life.—Detective Jeffery said the girl was continually about the streets in company with bad characters. She has a mother and a home, such as it is; but her mother has no control over her.—Constable Strathern gave similar evi dence. He was desired by tho girl's mother to lock her up. She was found in the house of a man who was convicted a short time ago.—His Worship asked for the mother, but she was not in Court. His Worship said the evidence was not sufficient to prove that she was an advanced prosti tute, and sending her to gaol would not have an improving effect upon her.—The girl said she had run away from home, but she objeoted to Bay how she lived.—One month's imprisonment.

Breach of Licensing Act.—George Brimblccombe, of the Queen's Hotel, Kyber pass, again appeared in answer to a charge of supplying beer to persons who were not boua fide travellers on Sunday, the 23rd October.—This case was partly heard yes terday, aud remanded until today.— Edward' Morrow was recalled, and His Worship repeated the evidence of witness, and asked him for his ptivate reason for staying at the hotel on that particular night. — Witness said he went to the hotel to see Mr Panter. Saw Mr Gillillan there, who said ho was stnying there for the night, and he (witness) might as well stay with him. He con sented, and they occupied the same room. Had no other reason for being at the hotel. —To Mr Patdy :He did say yesterday that ho had private business with Mr Panter, which was correct. Did not take any liquor. He and his friend wero perfectly sober.—To defendant: Was not supplied by you with any beer. Had a glass of water. —Eobert Gilfillan, recalled by Mr Pardy, deposed that he had no particular business at the hotel. He went as a friend to tea, and after tea took a country walk with Mr Brimblecombe and Mr Panter. Returned in the evening, and stayed at the hotel all night.—To defendant: Accompanied you and Mr Panter to Onehunga.—Defendant: What hotel did we call at ?—His Honor told defendant he had better not question witness in this direction, He was going rather out of his way. —Defendant: I wish to call Mr Panter.—Hia Worship con sidered that defendant would be indiscreet in doing so, as too many friends might in advertently lead to bis conviction, and after remarking upon the extraordinary nature of the evidence, His dis missed the case.

PIRATES OF PENZANCE.

A large and fashionable audience assem bled at the Theatre Royal to witness the final performance of "The Pirates of Pen zance." Miss Leaf appeared as Mabel, and played the part with a chic andnaivete' that at once placed her oil the best of terms with her hearers. She sang the music with taste and feeling, and wa9 encored more than once. Miss Maggie Knight made her debut on the lyric stage as Ruth, and afforded a pleasant surprise even to those best ac quainted with her abilities. ■ The amountof '• business" she incorporated in the character made prominent what otherwise would be a small and some what thankless part. Hersing ing was excellent. Mr Bariy O'Neill pos sesses the advantage of a clearer articula tion than the gentleman who has hitherto essayed the role of Major General Stanley, and his excellent conceptiou of the part brought many of its absurdities into bolder relief. His BODg, "The modern Major General," was enthusiastically encored. There were no other changes in the cast.

To-night "Leg Cloches de Corneville" will be placed on the boards, and we pre. diet for it a successful run. The scenery has been especially painted for its produc tion by Mr J. Briggs, and the performers are as perfect as frequent rehearsals could make them. Mdllo. Murielle will appear as Germaine, and Miss Loaf as Serpolette. Mr Cary'sv name does not appear on the cast. The mounting and dressing of the opera are described in the Southern press as most admirable,

TELEGRAMS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

COROMANDEL, this day.

TOKATEA.—A new contract was lot yes terday for carrying No. 7 level 200 feet at the same low .price as before. A fine reef shows in the face, well mineralised. During the last two_ shifts the reef channel haa turned to the right, making direct for the old Tokatea workings. One of the miners in the Gem was injured by a fall of quartz trom the roof. Blackmore's broke out rich stuff yester day, pronounced equal to anything yet ob tained.

The Home Rule's financial position is con sidered most satisfactory, and their pros« pects very good.

WAIPU, this day.

Mr Mitchelson made his firet public effort in Mangawai yesterday afternooD, and last night at Makarau, he was most favourably received at both places, and obtained unani mous votes of conlience. Mr Balderston presided at Mangawai, and Mr Kelly at Makerau. Mr Mitcholson is a Liberal in politic?, but will not pledge to any particnlar leader or party. The settlers have warmly espoused his cause in this direction.

(PER PRESS AGBNCY.)

WELLINGTON, this day.

Dr. Neil, Superintendent of Mount View Asylum, is appointed Superintendent of Dunedin and Seaoliffa Asylum. It is under stood he well be succeeded here by Dr. King, at present in Christahurch.

DUN i£DiN, this day. SALE OF TAIERI LAKE STATION,

Taieri Lake Station was sold to Mr J. C Buckland for £18,000 cash.

MINING RISE,

There has been quite a stir in mining stock in Dunedin during the last few days, especially in Keep It Dark shares, which have gone up from ISs to 355. It is said that a well-known coal merchant netted £3000 by the rise, another £1500, and a third £000.

SUSPICIOUS MOVEMENT NEAR PATEA.

Settlers Leaving Their Homes.

(BY TELEGRAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

PATEA, this day.

■ A number of strange young natives were hanging lound a deserted pah at Manutabi this morning. The settlers are alarmed and held a meeting and sent a mounted messen ger here to telegraph to the Government for arms.

A number of Woodsville settlers came in yesterday with bag and baggage.

SPORTING NEWS.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT,

CHRISTCHURCH TRAINING NOTES.

CHRISTOHURCH, Friday. This was a busy morning at Riccarton, a good many horses being out. Cutts was first on the scene, and stripping Dauphin and Matakau, sent them twice round. Dauphin, ridden by Bob Ray, was a little in front at the finish; but both colts went very well. Chancellor, The Poet, and Hilda went for a strong gallop together, finishing the last mile fast. The Otago horse pulled over his companions all the way out, and at the Pit Ash beat the Poet by six lengths and Hilda by 100 yards, Le Loup and Lampooner were stripped and sent twice round fast iv pace—faster than I think they have hitherto gone. Both went fine and strong, but the big chestnut' did not get very far ahead of his very moderate companion. Trinket covered a mile and a half in a very taking manner, and altogether she is a promising filly. .Kay brought Lance's team on the groand, and first treated Pet and Vanguard to one round at half speed. Invy filly did slow work alone, and Grip then took one turn round, with Mist gelding, at a moderate pace. Grip looks very fit, but his peculiar action,* when extended, must> be very tiring, though there is nothing in his great pace for certain distance. Talent and Coldstream, in part clothing, did a good striding gallop in company. Nautilus went a good spin by himself, and Sentry treated Sir George and Drosiua to similar work. Mr Butler's Agent and Laertes .went three miles at a fine pace, but the latter was quite done when pulled up. Te Ata is a neat looking Welcome Stakes candidate, but is rather on the small side. They cantered and galloped a mile in all. Taiaroa (as the Tubal Cain-Ace of Hearts colt has been christened) went a strong gallop with a rug on. Mata-wasou', but did no work. He is apparently suffering from soreness in the feet—an injury to a fetlock probably otherwise he is looking well. Lady Emma did no work, but I saw her stripped and she shows perfection of condition. The rest of Kean's team are not forward enough for this meeting, but will appear in public later on. Mr Webb gave Amazon and Gold Dust sharp work. The former is a handsome bay filly ; the latter a pretty chestnut, but small, and unlike her half brothers, Danebury and Adamant. The only changes in betting are that Drosina has advanced in Derby quotations to 6 to 1, and that Mata has receded to 3 to 1 tor the Cup, though he is still first favourite. Cheviot was scratched yester day afternoon for the Welcome Stakes, this brother to Sir Modred having gone oft' a bit.

CHRISTCHURCtJ.this day.

ThoLUowing are the acceptances for the Free Handicap at the C.J.C. meeting:— Sir George, Chancellor, Nautilus, Duessa, Coldstream,, Rawdon, Billingsgate, Poet, Joker, Talent, Laertes, and Farewell.

WELLINGTON, this day,

WELLIM GTON RACES,

The following additional entries for Wei* liagton Cup have been received :—G. Mc- Lean's Ludy,Emma aud Gorton.

DUNEDIN, this day. A private telegram says Sweetmeat walked over for the Royal Park Stakes.

At the City Court, Mr Dillon, Publican, was fined £5, for selling on Sunday j and Mr Fidler £2 10s, for selling after hours.

Thomson, a miner, has been kilied at Surface Hill by a fall of earth.

THE DISCOVERY OF CAPT. McKENZIE'S BODY.

Captain Jame3 Smith and Mr Fraaer (of Messrs i). H. McKenzie and Co.) returned to town this morning from the Kaipnra Heads, bringing with them, in a shell, the remains of what is undoubtedly Captain Kenneth McKenzie, of the schooner Ronn, which was lost, off the West Coast, some weeks ago. On arrival at the Pilot Station they were provided with horses and a guide, and proceeded to the spot indicated, where they found the boat and the remains In the position describsd by Mr George Kitchen, the boiler-raaker from Messrs Fraser and Tiune'a Foundry. They WSjfe quite satisfied that the remains were those of poor Captain K. MoKenzie, and carefully placing them on a horse brought them to the Pilot Station, where they were deposited in a shell taken down for the'purpose and brought to Auck land for interment. The boat was found to be perfectly sound, and almost uninjured, and a Maori was engaged to bring that in also to the pilot-station. The credit of the discovery is due to Mr Geo. Kitchen, as stated, although it appears he was not the first to see them, for about a fortnight since one of the pilot crew was at the signal station repairing the telephone, when he remarked, to the signal-man that the object on tbe bun.en, about five miles distant, appoared to him to bo a boat. The signal man replied that it _ was only a log washed ashore, and lie bad seen it there for the last two months, so no further notice was taken. It is a pity that after the wreck of the Rona the Government did not order a periodical seaich along this most desolate coast,' and it is a still greater pity that no steps have been taken to erect a light-house on one of the Kaipara Heads, to warn mariners of thedangers in the vicinity. The search was continued along the North Spit, but no other bodies were discovered. Captain McKenzie's body was fastened to the boat by a running noose round the waist and attached to the ring bolt, and the boat was found bottom up on the beach, partly over the legs of the deceased.

We are desired to state that the har monium just purchased for £25 will be used to-morrow at the Hospital Service of Seng, and placed permanently in the build ing.

CABLEGRAMS.

LftEUTEE'S TELEGKAMS.J

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2,

The Pacific maii steamship City ef New York arrived here to-day from Auckland with the Homeward English mails—one day in advance of contract time.

FRENCH MINISTRY. PARIS, November 3.

Gambetta having undertaken the task of forming new Ministry, has resigned the Presidency of the Chamber of Deputies, and M, G. Biesson, one of the Vice-Presidents, was to-day elected to the vacant position. THE LAND LEAGUE CHANGING FRONT.

LONDON, Nov. 3,

The Irish Land League is advisingtenants to apply to the Land Commission for ihe decision of disputed questions with the ob ject of creating a deadlock, and thus ham pering the work of the Commission. Many of the fresh cases wnich have lately been submitted JhaTC, it ia believed, been only referred to the Commission with a view of obstructing its labour.

FATAL RIOTS IN IRELAND,

LONDON, November 2.

News to hand from Ireland states that riots of a serious nature occurred to-day at Belmullet, a small seaport town on Black's Bay, county Mayo, in consequence of the action of the authorities in collecting the poor rate. A strong body of police, escort ing the tax collectors, were attacked by a mob of people. The police lired upon them, and several rioters were killed and wounded. Of the latter, also, several are re ported to be dying. THE RIOTS. Further details which have been received of the rioting, which took place yesterday at Belmuilet, ia Ireland, show that first accounts were greatly overdrawn. The conflict between the police and the rioters was of a severe character, but only a few of the latter were injured by the firing of the police. COLLISION AT SEA. As the barque Craigardo, from Lyttelton, was proceeding from London to Hull with 10,816 bags wheat on board she came into collision with the steamer Grimsby. The Craigardo sank in a short time, having been seriously damaged. All on board were saved. It is not known what damage was sustained by the steamer.

FAILURE OF ANGLO-FRENCH NEGOTIATIONS. .

LONDON, November 3,

It has transpired that the negotiations which are proceeding at Paris for the re newal of the Anglo-Fiench commercial treaty were suspended on Friday last. The discussion of the various clauses of the pro posed treaty was concluded without any definite agreement being arrived at. It has further transpired that Sir Charles Dilke and his colleagues, the British delegates, are returning to London pending further instructions from the Government as to the future course to be pursued.

THE IRISH LAND COMMISSION. LONDON, November 2,

The Irish Land Commissioners are over laden with business. Fresh cases for the decision of the Commissioners are being daily brought forward by both landlords and tenants.

LONDON, November 3,

Consols have advanced to 99f. Bank rate of discount remains at 5, and market at 4 per cent, The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is, £10,200,000. New Zealand securities—s per cent. 10-40 loan, 103J; 5 per cent. 1889 loan, 102, ex dividend; 4i per cent. 1879-1904 loan, 99J. Adelaide and New Zealand breadstnffs, and Australasian tallow are without quo_t-_ able change in price. Best Scotch pig iron No. 1, free on board the Clyde, hap declined one shilling per cent,, and is to-day quotedat ss, Best sides Australian leather have suffered a decline, and are now quoted at lid, A dividend has been declared by the London Chartered Bank of Australia at the rate of 5 per cent, for the year, and not half-year as stated in a telegram on- the Ist inst.

AUSTRALIAN.

SUFFERINGS OP THE CREW OF THE

GLIMPSE.

SYDNEY, November 4.

The captain and crew of the Glimpse had only a keg of water, which proved to be salt, and some raw_ potatoes, upon which they subsisted for eight days." At length they hailed a passing steamer and were rescued. The men suffered terrible priva tions in the open boat, principally from thirst. The vessel was insured for £500 in a New Zealand office.

THE MINING SCANDAL.

SYDNEY, Satnrday.

In the Legislative Assembly last night, a lengthy debate took place in reference to the Royal Commissioner re port on Melbourne Creek mine enquiry. Mr Baker, late Minister of Mines, con tends that he was fully entitled to the money he had received. Mr Garretfc de clared that he had not been connected with the mine for a long time, and courted "fur ther inquiry into the matter. ;. The discussion was finally adjourned till Tues day next. Intelligence has been received that Commodore Wilson has been raised to the rank of Vice-Admiral.

WRIT AGAINST COMMODORE WIL

SON.

MELBOURNE, November 4.

A writ has been granted by the Supreme Court, calling upon Commodore Wilson to show cause why he should not be committed for contempt of Court, for ordering the re arrest of a deserting bandsman, Yates, after he had been previously discharged by Judge Higinbothai-n, on the ground that he could not be treated as a deserter.

A BARQUE FOUNDERS WITH ALL HANDS. -

SYDNEY, November 4,

A portion of wreck has been found south ot .Newcastle, pointing to the belief that the barque Ornba, from Batavia to Melbourne,' had foundered with all hand?. Amongst the wreckage is a medicine chest, with the word "Omba"on it.

ATTACK ON A SCHOONER AT SOLOMON ISLANDERS.

SEVERAL KANAKAS KILLED,

SYDNEY. November i. Nkws is to band from the Islands, reporting that the trading Bohooner Atlantic while visit ing the Solomon Group, was attacked by the natives in a most determined manner. A des perate fight took place between the crew of the vessel and the islanders, daring which several ot the Kanakas composing the crew were killed, but the natives were finally beaten off. With reference to the above cablegram, wo ate requested to oarreot several erroneous in ferences made by the V Herald," in this morn inßs'a issue, in whloh it is stated that the un fortunate sohooner is the Auckland vessel Atlantic, owned by Mr A. B. Donald. Tho Auckland Atlantic in the first place, was in this harbour when thereDorted fracas between the islanders and the vessel took plaoe, and again. Messrs Donald's vessels never trade near tho Solomon group. The Atlantic is now probably at Raratonga, and could not possibly have been the veseel attacked. There is a sohoouor of the same name belonging to Sydney, andi one?, we presume, arose the "Herald's blundering. The rumour has already caused some little commotion in Auckland, and we are glad to be able to give a correct version of the affair, thereby allayingthe fears of tho friends of Captain Hayward, who is in charge oC our Atlantic, and his crow.

NARROW ESCAPE AT AN HOTEL FIRE.

CHBI3TCHURCH, Friday. Tub Beach Arms Hotel, on the Little River road, was burned down this morning. The landlord was awakened by the dog bursting open hia door, and dragging the clothes off his bed, otherwise he and the inmates would pro bably have been destroyed. The building wsb burned to the ground in a quarter of an hoar. One man saved himself by jumping from the -window, and another was only awakened with difficulty, and draeeed downstairs unconscious OC what ie waa all about till lie was outside. The place was Insured, but not to any extent.

ELECTION NOTES.

We h°ar that it ia the intention ot Mr Robert Garrett to contest the seat in tne County Conn oil for the Whau Biding, which, election takes place shortly. Mr Buokland will address the electors at Flat Bußhon Monday next, and at Ho wick on tha following Monday. A Press Association telegram from Nelson states that Mr shepherd has received a vote of conßdence; also, that Mr J. O. Richmond will contest the Waimoa seat, Mr John MoNeil will stand for Dnncdln Cen tral, and Mr Thomas Foster tor the Peninsula electorate. MONQONUI, this day. Mr Hobbs held a meeting at Ornru on Tues day night, and received a unanimous vote of confidence. At Moneonui, Mr Hobbs had a well attended meeting last night, and was well received. He obtained a vote of confidence. An amendment of thanks was moved, bat the Original motion was carried by a good majority.

DUNBDIN, this day. Mr C. S. Rcevoa Is a candidate for Dunedin Ka3t. ■ >:, '■» ■-■'■• .« .

THE MARCH TO PARIHAKA.

Character of the Operations',

Te WHiti, Tohu, and Htroki

Arrested,

(BY TELEGRAPH.—SPECIAL KEPORTER.)

PUNGAREHU, this day. ' I VISITKD Parihaka again yesterday, re. turning here about five o'clock. I found the natives all'qaiet. There was no ap. pearance of preparation. The aspect of the settlement was similar to that described iv my last telegram. There seemed neithe fear nor excitement in the demeanour of the residents of the pah. THE ORDERS FOR TO-DAY. Orders were issued to the volunteers late last night to be ready for the march this morning. THe instructions ware that each man should carry one blanket, coat, water- * proof sheet, two days' provisions,and eighty rounds of ammunition. • The Armed Constabulary were told off in five companies—that under Captain Gudgeon serve as scouts, and are supplied with handcuffs and tomahawks. The whole force in camp were exercised in a sham fight yesterday. The volunteers under Major Pitt attacked the Armed Con. stabulary under Major Goring. The men behaved well and looked in good form, and appeared to be in high spirits.' The § operating force has been brought up to about 1,300 men of all arms, NATURE OF THE COUNTRY. To understand the proposed movement it is necessary to describe the nature of the ground. The camp knowa as Pungarehu has been built close to the main road leading southwards to Opunake. It is only about a mile and a half from Te Whiti's settlement at Parihaka, and five miles over a somewhat broken country from Cape Egmont lighthouse. The land around is mostly covered with sma'l scrab along the' : coast, and is dotted with singular-looking little hills, but at the back of Parihaka is dense bush. Behind, and over-shadowing Patihaka.rises the grand snow-clad peak oE Mount Egmont. Te Whiti's settlement, though so near, cannot be seen from Pun garchu, owing to the unevennesf of the ground. It is approached by a tolerably broad but terribly rough track line on both sideß, with the famous fences. The first of these erections is close to the camp on either side of the road, and the natives have kept constant gnard there, heedless of the for- § midablc preparations going on in close proximity. Their undisturbed cheerfulness and confidence is the most curious part of the whole business. They are ready to ex. change chaff with anyone who can moke \ himself understood. The fences consist of stakes lashed together -with flax. As the track nears Parihaka it becomes much nat. rower, ihe fences closing in on either side) and scattered trees denote the margin of the I bn«n- . ■„■■■■ ■■:■;-. ._. .

Parihaka pah or village—for it is not a properly fortified pah—contains a large number of huts, laid off in tolerably regular rows, along narrow streets. .The most pretentious buildings are Te Whiti's great wbare, Tohu's Council Chamber, and the accommodation house built for European visitors. This latter is divided into bed* rooms, and is supplied with pots, pans, plates, knives, forks, and other pakeha utensils. The hospitality of the village ill remarkable. Te Whiti is a teetotaller.and has forbidden the sale of grog -within Pari. Haka, enforcing a Maine liquor law of his own with great strictness. He does not, however, interfere with Knropeans who take a bottle of grog in with them. -

APPEARANCE OF TE WHITI AND TOHU.

Many descriptions of Te Whiti and ToLu, .the two leading:spirits of Parihaka, have been published,' but I may here give my own observations. Te Whiti is one of the most .prepossessing looking natives I have ever seen. His presence is not command* ing, being rather under size, but it is through his features that the intelligence of . the'man beams out. His complexion is very light, his hair dark, streaked freely with grey, and his features mobile and expressive when at rest. His face is very sad, with a look of meditation ; but in conversation his features become animated, his eyes sparkle, and his pleasant smile wins one's good will at once. He is very fond of con troversy, especially on Biblical subjects, and possesses a good stock of general informa tion, shewing that he is.a reader of news papers. When addressing the natives, one loses all consciousness, of his insignificant • stature in watching his face. Bis address is then commanding, his eyes flash fire, and ! his voice is impressive. i Toh'n is the very antithesis of Te Whiti. I

He is it big, beetle-browed, scowling Maori, with hatred of the pakeha expressed in every motion and feature. It is a common saying with the natives, that he has never been known to laugh. Perhaps . the presence of a pakeha is parti-' cularly productive of ill-humour; in 'i, Tohu, but all European testimony amply i confirms the Native remark. The best;,,? proof of Te "Whiti's intellectual power, 9 is the fact that he has kept this ugly I customer under control, and completely inoculated him with his : own ,;I opinions. If Tohu had had his own way, blood would have been shed on the Plains 1 long ago.::) Yet'the most perfect harmony a appears to prevail between these two : differently constituted men, and both Si are'apostles of peace and long-suffering as ":." thepath to victory. It strikes me forcibly I] that long-suffering is the last thing con- ' genial to the surly Tohu, in the natural man, but he has either subuded his passions .< wonderfully under Te Whiti's influence or '■ plays his part remarkably well,

PLAN OF OPERATIONS. Mr Bryce kept his plan of operations y secret to the last. In camp it was thought that this was due quite as much to the fact that the plan was liable to be affected by S the circumstances dt the reception at Pan- 9 h.ak.9. as to any fear that the scheme wonld I be exposed to defeat through premature :' publicity. All that was known in camp was that the whole force, with the excepy tion of a sufficient body to guard the camp, , was to march to Parihaka after breakfast in the morning, the bodies stationed at Pun* ■ garehu arid Rahotu camps joining forces for the occasion, under command of .Colonel ; Roberta and Major Take.

THE ADVANCE THIS MORN ING.

'The Capture of Te Whiti, Tohity

and Hirolci,

No Resistance offered.

PUNGAREHU, noon.

AT five o'clock this morning the whole camp .was astir, and advance was made in good order on Parihaka, which was reached about nine o'clock. The marae, or open space inside the pah,'was crowded with gaily dressed natives. '

Mr Butler, Government Interpreter, in obedience to Mr Bryce, called on Te Wbiti for a reply to the proclamation. There was no answer, and Mr Bryce then canoed the Biot Act to be read, calling upon the native s to submit. '

: An honr was then allowed to elapse, the force meanwhile surrounding thesettlement. The Kelson and Thames Volunteers'?nnder Major Pitt, were stationed en the left flank, and the Canterbury and Marlborough men . on the right; the Wellington and Thames I Nnvals in the centre. The force num-

bered 1700 of all arms. The Armed Con stabulary entered the settlement under command of Major Tuke.

Inside the enclosure the natire boys wer« dancing hakas, but otherwise there appeared to be little movement.

At twenty minutes past eleven Te Whiti was addressed by Major Tuke, and sur rendered peacefully. Tohu did likewise and Hiroki was then taken.

Te Whiti and Tohu were at once sent down to the camp and left under escort for New Plymouth.

LATEST DESPATCH.

FEOM OUR SPECIAL COKRESPONDENT.

PUNGAREHU, this afternoon.

On the troops arriving at Paribaka their stations -were taken. The interpreter told ToWhiti they had come for an answer to the proclamation. No reply was given, The Blot Act was then read,

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