SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

— . mwo l This Kvening. 6,16 HIGH WATER )■ To-morrow Mornlnß, 6.38 BUNSET.~TI.IfI Evening. 6.33 SUNKIBE.—To-Morrow Morning, 4.51 MOON'S AGK.~FuII Moon, 6th, 1,12 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

YESTHIRDAY* Fanny Thornton, ketch, Kean, from Lyttelton Mnnle Hare, schooner, Nicholas, from Whan- Savoy ffie, schooner. Lewis, from Mercury Boy Ruby. BOhooner, Lambert, from RW80" „ Onward, schooner, Pankau, from KUflsou

TO-DAY. _, , Mary Allon, s.s„ Greenleafe, from MP»™ „., KUinore. scfiooner. Urquhart, from Mercury i»y G»m. sohooner, Pearoe. from xaifua Fairy, schooner, Davios, from Tairua

DEPARTURES.

YESTERDAY. „ Southern Cross, b.s., Molntosh, for Russell

IMPORTS.

Per Fanny Thornton, from. Lytteltor i-ws Backs wheat, 165 saoks oats, 40 saoks meai, iv tons flour, 9 oases chicory.

INWABM OOASTWisg-Onward from Russell, with 54 tons coal; Pukapuka. from yg ». with 35 tons firewood 100 P«f^™"*d P°|.ur from. Wangarei, with 18 tons B_s-,S5_ sS'sSrs S&«#SStfeei ? oad9'o?wrt ■Si_Tl7 0M feot jank timber; fflsSoMm^rcury Bay? with 21.363 feet Omber^Tamakl Packet, from Wangamats. withlOtons firewood,B3 ehipa timbers; Rata, f£m Port Charles, with 27,300 feet timber; Pareeveranco, from Sandsplt, with 250 buaholß Rem from Tairuai with2o.B7Bfoot Bawn &er; i& Bhtogles; fcuby. Irom Thames, With 22,100 feet timber. Outwards Coastwise. —Janot, for Wan garei Heads; Rata, for Port Charles; Per severance, for Sandsplt. Tho small screw steamer Mary Allan arrived from Kaipara to-day. Sho s to run between the Wade and this port, having been bought by aeveral settlers of the former pTaoe. The prioe paid was £550. The P.M. s.a. Zoalandla. with tho Sydney malls, may be oxpeoted early to-morrow morn ing, and tho sm. Hero, also from Sydney, about Wednesday afternoon.

Masters of vessels would do well to note that the Customs Shipping Offloo will bo olosod on Wednesday, Prinos of Wales' Birthday, and thus save any Inconvenience.

The ketoh Fanny Thornton arrived from Lyttelton yesterday, after a very stormy passage of 10 days. Captain Kean reports: Lett Lyttel ton on Ootober 27th. On the 29tb, when in Cook's Straits, encountered a heavy gale. A tremendous aea broke aboard amidships and swept aft. bnrylng the vessel. Tho crew Bayed themselves by oflogiog to tho rigging. The captain, who was Bteering. had great dimoulty in maintaining his position, and waa standing in water for some time. Tho galley was damaged, the binnacle broken, the cabin flooded, and Boyeral articles wero carried overboard. East Cape was rounded on tho 3rd Inst,, light winds being experienosd from thence until arrival.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

RUS4BLC, this day. Balled: Norval ana Speedwell. It is blowing Irom the N.E. with rain.

Whangarei. this day. Sailed: Argyle, 8.8., for Auckland, 9.30 a.m.

Gisbornb, this day. Arrived: Oreti, s.s., from Auckland, early.

Wellington, yesterday. Sailed: Waltaki. s.s., for northern ports. Passengers: Mesdames Laoy and PhUlipß, Misses Handfleld, Wabell, and Powell, Mr and Mrs Handfleld, Messrs Maxwell, Mears, Kennedy. Long and son, Stubbins, Cameron, Petterage, Revell. Blackadder, Road, Fry, Andrew, mail agent and assistant.

COMMERCIAL.

' - • Evening. Star Office, Monday. Tho allotment and butcher's shop at Remuera, announced for sale by Messrs Carbines and Taylor, were withdrawn. _ „~_ Messrs Cochrane and Son offered 24 building sites for salo to-day. at thair Fort-street mart, situate near St. Stephen's Roid, Parnell. con sisting of a quarter-acre each. A number ot bidders wero present, bnt tho biddings, except ing in two instances, Aid not reach the reserved figures. Allotment 1 brought 303, and 20, 32s per loot.

Mail Notice.

MAira will Close as Under.— This Day. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Wellington, at i p.m. For Tauranga. Ohinemutu, and Opotiki, per Gleneig. at i p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 6.30 p.m. Tuesday, Bth instant For Taranaki and Southern ports, per Wanaka, at 8 a.m. For Tairua, per Gem, at 9 tun. For Walwera, Kawan, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. Per s.s. Zealandia, as follows :— For Sandwioh Islands, United States Ot 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 Ip.m. ~.„.„ For money orders registered letters, and nowßpapers, at 11.20 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence. In addition to the postage, will be reoeived by the Mail Agent on board the steamer np to the time of sailing. This mail will be duo In London on Tues day. Deosmber 20,1831. ■ For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 2 p.m. For Talma, perjMercury,- at 3 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Waipu, Whangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at i p.m. For Westport, per Star of the South, at I.SO p.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 5.30 p.m.

Friday, 11th instant. For Chatham Islands, per Island Lily, at II o,m

Wednesday, 9th instant, being a postal holiday, the malls whioh are usually made np on that day will be olosod the previous evening at 7 o'clook.

8. B. BBS. Ghlel Postmaster. Chief Post-ofUoe. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Noyembeb 7.1881.

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

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

Auckland Institute — Monthly Meeting: Six Papers on Different Subjects, 7.30 p.m.

Mosonio Lodge Ara, 7.30 p.m,

Catholic Institute, Wellington-street, 8 p.m. Ponsonby Choral Society — Rehearsal of "Messiah," 7.30 p.m.

Fiat Bush School-room—Mr W. F. Buokland's Address to Electors of Franklin North, 7.30 p,m.

Northern Hotel-Point Chevalier Ratepayers' Meeting, 7.30 p.m.

St. James's Dlaoussion Class-Annual Business Meeting-, 7.30 p.m. . ■

St. Bepulchre's Mutual Improvement Society —Church Papers by Members, 8 p.m. Alexandra-street School-room — Servloa of Song, the " fatart in Life," 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

CRAIG.—On November Ith. at her residence, Haveloek-street, the wife of James Craig of a daughter.

Death.

McKENZlE.—Drowned on the Kaipara Bar, on the Bth August, Kenneth MoKenzie, master of the schooner Rona, whose remains were found on the North Spit, Kaipara Heads, on Sunday. 30th Ootober. The funeral will leave D. H. McKenzte's • stores, to-morrow, the Bth November, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends are invited to attend.

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

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.

MONDAY, NOVEMBKR 7,1881.

It will remain to the future historian, when the exultation and relief of a recent success has passed away, when passion has cooled down, and the full effect of the movement upon Europeans and natives is ascertained, to weigh impartially the merits of the step taken by the Colonial Government on Saturday. For good or evil it will mark an era in New Zealand history; but not having fallen heir to the prophetic mantle of To Whiti, we do not pretend to declare infallibly which way it will go. Nor shall we—as the manner of some is—set up as prophets after the event. We hope as sincerely as the r most earnest believer in the course that 7has been adopted, that

it may achieve all tho Rood which lti authors expect fiom it. But let us have ai end of swaggor and self-gloriiication "abou tho business, Even if we admit that the men, sure was justifiable by motives of publii expediency, no ono who reads the officio roports showing tho growth oL trouble oi ! tho Plains, nud then peruse* the story o the crowning not el last Satelay, cai believe that It is ono that will ehed mucl glory on tho colonists, That 1,700 armei men Bhould haVo successfully invested i quiet native 'settlement, tho inhabitant! of whioh persistently declared their desir* for peace, and refusod, under great provoca tion, to commit any not of violence is not one of thoso achievements that hayi won renown for tho British arms. And if on. tho ono hand, wo hail with publii rejoicings the arrest of the man who according to the report of our own Roya Commission, " never took up arms agains ; us, but did his best in all that time to res train from violence his unruly aad turbu lent tribe," let us also remember that whether an eutbreak follow or not, mucl of the Maori faith iv the assertion of thei: supposed rights by peaceful mcansjis shat I tered by the blow. Te Whiti's words, ". \ have nothing but good in my heart for yoi all," and Tolnrs exclamation, "W< * are taken as fools, and go away ai mistaken men; we looked for peace ant | find war," will echo as a sad refrain in tin hearts of many natives who, like Paul o: Orakci, though uot believers in Te Whiti'f New Dispensation for the Maoris, had faitl that his work aud intentions wero good. If wc could show that these natives had contemplated War and outrage, and w*e« only over-awed by the numbers broughl agaiDßt them.it would aflord a certain sense of relief, but, unfortunately, tho evidence Is all tho other way. With upwards of a thousand lighting men, thoy turned off the surveyors quietly; with force enough to have spread havoo ahd ruin amon£ the settlers on tho plains, they allowed themselves to bo taken prisoners, without striking a blow; ahd the laat act of Tc Whiti, according to a leading Taranaki gentleman, who is now in Auckland anil who was entertained hospitably at Parihaka last Wednesday, was to widen the road up to his settlement and removo the stumps, in order to facilitate tho advance of the European foroes. They havo vin dicated their professions of peace at ovcry stage, and to the last, apparently in tho firm belief that no harm would como to them, and that, aa in time past, somo out rage must bo committed to provoke war. It is seasonable to bear these things in mind now, when, through thoir reliance on peace, we havo obtained what may be [ termed " tho upper hand" of tho natives. | It is the duty of the Government to nso ' every reeource at their command to re assure the natives at Parihaka that, though our remedies seem severe aud our outward bearing hostile, wo have, like To Whiti, nothing but good in our hearts for all, and that if the people disperse quietly, ample lands for the support of those who are destitute will be provided. And, above all, wo hope that Colonel Roberts Will suppress with a firm hand the depredations reported to have been committed by volunteers upon the live stock and potatoes belonging to the settlement. Such conduct should bo severely purifshed. The very worst thing that could happen, as I matters have turned out, is anything like ground for tho charge that we sent forth a [ baud of marauders to plunder the settle- I ment.

The Dictator of Puhgarehu.

Tn_ Autocrat of all tho Russias is popularly credited with having an antipathy to news papers and publicity ; and German disci pline ia not favourable to an unlimited freedom of the Press; hut the Czar and Kaiser, and even that terrible despot the Sultan of Turkey, have treated the Press with courtesy and respect, and have afforded itsrepresentatives almost unlimited facilities for following the.movements and recording the deeds of their armies. It has been reserved for Farmer Bryce, in this cent.ury, to attempt an Imperial press censorship—to obstruct and gag it, and to substitute an official concoction for an impartial record of the scenes in his raid on Parihaka. It is evident from this, taken in connection with other recent high-handed proceedings on the Plains, that the bowing down of his colleagues before him, and the unlimited command of men and money placed at his disposal as tho con dition of his re-acceptance of office, have slightly turned the farmer's head. When the sycophantic press of Wellington attack the Ministry for its attempt to prevent any but an official report of the doings at Parihaka from reaching the public, Mr Bryce's proceedings must have been high handed indeed. According to our Welling ton telegrams, both the local papers com plain of the conduct of the Ministry on the matter, and our morning contemporary, the " Herald," emits a waiL But as cleverer men have failed, so Mr Bryce failed in this pretty little move. Our special reporter, getting wind of it, and noting the attitude adopted towards the newspaper representa tives in camp, wisely surmised that he stood a better chance of courteous treatment from Te Whiti than from the Native Minis ter and his minions. So he betook himself to Parihaka on Friday, and there remained to the end—heedless of threats of arrest—a close observer of everything that passed. His graphic account, which appears in another column, will be read with great interest, and its accuracy may be implicitly relied upon, our re porter being a good Maori linguist. Early on Saturday morning the representa tive of the Press Association, and a com panion, also braved Mr Bryce's command, and atealing out of Pungarchu at day-dawn went to Parihaka, where our reporter received them, and kindly introduced his brother journalists to Tohu, who provided a whare for their accommodation. It is satisfactory to notice that there are the lingering remains of discretion in the Native Minister's excited brain, for although the press men were warned that they would be taken in custody if they did not clear out after the Riot Act was read, the threat has not been carried into execution, Mr Bryce hesitating to test the legality of that precious .proceeding in tho person of a European. Between the seizare of a cheeky native youth, and his sub sequent liberation without trial, and the locking up of a white man, there is a trifling difference, mainly because the latter knows rather better than to pat up with it. We have not yet Eeen a proclamation of war by the Governor nor a suspension of the operation of the Civil Law in the Taranaki district, and until'these issue, there are persons who will challenge Mr Bryce's Dictatorship, and treat his mandates with contempt. Whether the correspon dent who was actually placed under arrest will let the matter quietly drop, we dor not know, but he. has an excellent action for damages against those who have illegally deprived him of his liberty, while engaged in a peaceful and perfectly lawfal calling. The feeling that prevails among the news paper men in the camp is .shown by tbe fact that our reporter deemed it prudent to send his message twenty miles to the tele graph station at New Plymouth, rather than expose it to the censorship of the Dictator of Pungarehu by lodgment in the camp telegraph office. Despotic authority is a dangerous thing in the hands of an able man—but how much more dangerous wielded by a man of narrow mind, trained amid the small things of this world 2

How the Old Hen Cackles.

There is a ridiculous tone of swagger about the leading article in to-day's "Herald," which is exceedingly provocative of merri ment. It abounds in such phrases as these: "The peace-at-any-price party," " exemplars ot timorousness," aud "absence of backbone." Now the-foolish old hen really shouldn't cackle so, because it at tracts attention, and makes people notice what a very common barn-door fowl she is after all, and what a miserable little chick she has under her wing, We have turned over the back pedigree of this old fraud, and here is what we find :— "Herald," January 12,1881. '■'■ " The rejection of Mr Bryce's policy by his colleagues is unassailable unless, as we have previously said, there is some pressing danger which has been concealed. What answer, for instance, can be given to the assertion that, unless coerced by circum stances, the Government could not be justi i fied in taking the step he desired without the sanction of Parliament. They could not be expected, ought not to have been asked, and would not be entitled to assume that responsibility." " HERALD," JANUABY 17, 1881, «' We trust we shall hear no more of the Governor in connection with native affairs ; Ino more of attempts to conciliate Te Whiti, which only have the effect of magnifying his position ; bat that, avoiding both this and the policy of aggression advocated by. Mr Bryce, the Government will take a firm medium course, ignoring the prophet and ,

bis pretensions, and asserting opportunely and with prudenco the claims which it can justify, and which necessity may compel it to maintain and enforce."

Three months later, in a leading article commenting on Mr Ormond's approval of Mr Bryce's proposal, wo havo tho follow ing:— . "Hebald," April 23,1881. " It is a matter for congratulation tliat Mr Bryce's position was not strengthened by having Mr Ormond for a colleague. Ere this wo might have found ourselves with a native war on our hands." Actually, up to the beginning of last month there is no perceptible change in tone, as will be seen from the following :— "Hebald," October 3, 1881. *' The news from and about the natives at Taranaki is still puzzling. No explana tion has yet been given of why tho Govern-; ment, after discharging men from the* constabulary for months, aftor abandon-1 ing all preparations for hostilities, should suddenly commence recruiting, raising volunteer companies, and sending largo supplies of arms and ammuni tion to the district* If tho Government do not moan to make a " forward movement, what do thoy moan t Telegrams received within the last day or two materially modify some of the most alarming items Of news received from Taranaki lately, in res peot to tho warlike disposition of tho natives, and tho Government aro ovidontly anxious that any statement evidencing a disposition to hostility ou the part of the Maoris should be explained away. But if Ministers succeed in showing that the natives havo done nothing to causo any alarm, and have said nothing in tho way of threat, how aro thoy to accouni for their re cruiting all over the colony, and sending large supplies of arms and ammunition into tho district?"

It was only after intelligence had leaked out that Mr Bryce was about to rejoin the Cabinet, and a forward move ment was to bo made, that tho old bird began to flutter her feathers and make a tremendous cackle, expecting, doubtless, that hor great noise and faded plumage would excite the admiration of the yard. But those little tricks aro too well-known. Just glance back at tho record ot January 12, quoted above, and see how recent events weuld look tried by that test.

Mr Adam Porter informs us that the machinery for tho Waihi battery is being carted from Puoroa to the goldtield. The sawmill is at work preparing tho timber for tho building.

A cricket match botwecn tho Civil Ser vice Crioket Club and a team comprising members of Cary's Opera Company bas been arranged to take place on Wednesday next.Prince of Wales's Birthday. Play will commence on the Domain Cricket Ground about 10 or 11 a.m. Tho Civil Service team will include:—Messrs Canavao, Bourko, Hartnett, Kilfoyle, Rowe, Heigh way, Thomas, Lumsden, Baxter, and Great batch (2).

Miss George, of Parnell, had a very nar row escape yesterday afternoon, Shortly before six o'clock, she was returning on horseback from the direction ot Onehunga, in company with her brother, and when ap proaching Newmarket her horse stumbled and fell. Miss Georee was thrown on to the roadway with some force, but she was able toriso and proceed off the road, She win attended to by her brother, but although badly shaken she was not seriously hurt. After a short rest, she continued her ride to town.

Tho7"Grsfton«oad Bowling and Lawn Tennis Club had thoir usual weekly meet ing on Saturday afternoon. Tho lawn tennis players wero well represented, 'ihoro was also a gcoi turn«out of bowlers, aud tho green being in good condition, three capital games wero played under tho captaincy of Winks and Macffurlaue respectively. Mr Winks piloted his team to victory, having won two games agaiust their opponents' one. A considerable num ber of new members have joined this season, and it is expected that there will be a large turn-out of members and their friends every Saturday afternoon, to enjoy lawn tennis or take part in Anld Scotia's keen and skilful game ot bowling.

The monthly meeting of the Domain Board was to have been held this morning, but it lapsed for want of a quorum, despite tho fact that some important business was to have come up for consideration. Mr Sutton was the only member in attend ance.

We aro requested to contradict the state ment that Major Morrow, ca Friday even ing lost in the Domain, stated in effect that Major Derrom had insulted tho company. Major Morrow assures us that he said nothing of the kind.

In the mail notice of our morning con temporary of this day's date, through a printer's error, the San Francisco mail jier Zealandia, is made to close on Friday in stead of advertised time, Tuesday Bth.

Mr Owen Mahon has returned from his periodical tour of the Waikato schools. He was absent a week.and was engaged during that time ia giving the pupils instruction in the.use of the gymnastic apparatus recently supplied to them.

Return of sick treated at the Provincial District Hospital, for the week ending. Saturday, November stb, 1881. Remained last return, 106; admitted since, 9; dis charged, 15; remaining, 100. Males, 80; females, ■ 20. Arrangement of cases: zymotic, 19; constitutional, 11; local, 43; development;}!, 15; violent, 12.

It was erroneously stated iv our last im pression that services in connection with the Mount Eden Baptist Church, at which.Mr Spurgeon would preach, were to take place yesterday in 'the JNowton Kirk. These are the anniversary services, and they will be held next Sunday, while the soiree is an nounced for the Tuesday evening following.

Mr W. N, Henderson, of Queen-street, has purchased from Mr W t E. Payne tho Eden Hall,.Eden Terrace, and has had it fitted up for the purposes ot public meetings, soirees, dancing and singing classes, etc. It will doubtless prove a great public con venience, for tho district is tbickly-popu lited and thriving.

The French Literary Society have re solved to hold two meetings per week for the future, viz., ono on Wednesday even ings, for the purpose of enabling members to inspect the newspapers, peruse the works in the library, and indulge in social chat, and the other on Saturday evenings, for literary business, the delivery of lectures, reading of essays, etc.

Tbe first nomination for tho Waitemata County Council took place at the Wado Court House on Saturday last, before Mr Seaman, the Returning Officer for the County, when Mr Enoch Bond, the sitting member, and Mr Charles Hardy were duly nominated. The remaining five nomina tions will tako place during tho current week.

One of tbo labourers employed by Mr Fallon in demolishing the last vestige of Britomart Hill was injured about noon on Satnrday by an unexpected fall of loose earth. He was thrown to the ground by it, and when picked up was found to have sprained or turned the ankle-joint of one foot. He was removed in a cart to the shop of Mr Sharland (chemist and druggist) where Dr Haines attended upon him, and subsequently he was taken home.

Yesterday afternoon a married woman named Mrs Donovan, who resides in Abercrombie-street, was coming down Shortland Crescent with a child iv her arms, when she suddenly fell to the ground beside Mr Young's grocery store in an epileptic fit. Constable Hist at onco hurried to her relief, and removed her to the vacant allotments hard-by, where she had a succession of fits. Dr Moore was driving past shortly afterwards, and on his attention being called to the case, he dis mounted, and had the poor woman con veyed to her home in his carriage. The child was not injured by the fall.

Rev. S. Edger is atill suffering from ill health, but was sufficiently recovered yes terday to conduct the morning service in Lornc-strect Hall. The subject of Mr Edger's discourse was, "Some thoughts on death, from a near view of it; being on Christian life and doctrine." The preacher's thoughts were based upon the sayings of St, Paul in view of tbe inevitable change, and were distinguished by clearness of ex position, Christian feeling, and calm reason ing. It was one of tbe preacher's best efforts, in harmony with sacred truth, and the views of the noblest thinkers of the age.

A young man named Henry Biggs had a narrow escape from death by drowning on Saturday afternoon. He had just rowed some friends from a yacht to the Railway 1 Wharf, and was returning to the craft for : his brother when the dingy swamped, The strong ebb carried him away from the wharf, and being encumbered by his clothes, though a strong swimmer, he was soon ex haußted, A considerable number of people were on the wharf, but their assistance to the drowning lad did not go beyond tbe giving of plenty of advice. Fortunately, Mr Alexander Gibson had the promptness to jump into a boat which was moored near at hand, and succeeded in rescuing Biggs from a watery grave,

The following telegram was received on Saturday -.—"Banked to-day, 40 ounces specimen gold, 70 ounces stone specimens,— (Signed) P. Reid."

The grain in tho Craig Ard Is insured fo r £8,000 in a Liverpool company.and £2,000 in tbe Union of GbristchUrch..

A fair business Was done in mining stocks on the Exchange to day. Half^hQrcs in the Just in Time mlue wore, selfjing from £61 to £61 10s. There was a demand for Young Colonials, Waihi, sales .being effected from 6s 9d to 7s. Successes were Blow at Ga.

A boy of fivo or six years, named Browin, sou of Mr James Brewin, maltster in Seccombo's brewery, had one of his logs broken by an accident on Saturday after, noon. He was playiug at tho cornor ot Kybcr Pass and Mount Eden Roads, between fivo and six o'clock, when an ex. press driven by Mr McGinn, and filled with volunteerSjCamo down from tho Rifle Rango. The child was in tho way pf the trap, and tho driver called out with tho object of v, arning him. He could not, however, have heard the alarm. A moment later ho was run over by tho "cart, and his leg fractured above the ancle, The boy was taken to his parents' resldence,andthe bono subsequently set by Dr Stockwell.

The opening meeting of tho North Shoro Lawn Tennis Club took placo at tho new recreation ground, Devonport, on Saturday afternoon. ; Tho boautitul weather induced the attendance of a largo number of visitors, amongst them being a number of ladies. Klober's Brass Band was in attendance, and materially assisted in the enlivenmont of tho proceedings. The whole of the re creation ground i« not quite ready for use, being in rather a rough state, but when complete tho ground will be an immense source of attraction to residonts and visitors.

A quoiting match eventuated on Saturday at tbe Quoiting Ground attached to the Ponsonby Club Hotel, for a silver cup, offered for competition by Mr Stanford. Eight gentlemen competed, tho result being a victory for Mr Taylor by 10 points. This is only tho iirst of a series of matchos that Mr Stanford intends holding during tho coming summer.

Tho Tcmporanco Service of S-'ong, "John Ticgenowotli—his Mark," was ropcatod by the Band of Hope Union at tho Lome-street Hall on Saturday evening. The choir, which was under the leadership of Mr Tudchope, numbered about 100 voicos. Mr Sloman undertook the reading passages. There was only a moderate attendance of the public, notwithstanding which _ the performance passed off very satisfactorily.

The Hospital Service of Song was largely attended yesterday afternoon, tho weather

being favourable. The united choir was conduoted by Mr Ryan, and the singing was very effective. Tho accompaniments wore performed by Mr Patterson on the new harmonium. Mr Lincoln gave a pithy and practical address on tho position and prospects of this useful and interesting mission, which had been established in the pleasurable intcrost of the poor iumates of the kindred institutions. He hoped also that friends possessing ilowor gardens would not forget to send summer offerings : "Those fragrant stars, which on tho earth do shine." A collection was mado in favour of the harmonium fund.

An interesting children's scr^ico was held yesterday aftornoon in St. Paul's Church. Tho singing by the Sunday-school choir, assisted by teachers and iriends, showed improvement. Rev. C. M. Nelson gave an excellont address, "Gather up the Frag ments," shewing tho advantages of economy and cleanliness in the affairs of life. In the evening tho church was literally crammed. Tho solo, "As pants the hart for cooliog streams " (Spohr), was sung by Miss Leaf. Tho servico was excellent. Wo learn that Miss Leaf will sing next Sunday her favourite anthem, " Call \o Remembrance." The payment of tho prizes in Mr B, Hume's sweep on tho Melbourne Cup took place on Wednesday evening at tlie Kaihu Hotel, Mr John Bethel being the lucky possessor of Zulu's number; Mr Reynolds drew Sweetmeat, and a party on tho gum field The CzaT. After payment of the prizes, champagno was introduced and done full justice to by those present. Host .Uaynes's time was well taken up in attending to tho numerous guests until tho time for closing. Several songs wero song, and tbe evening passed off iv a most enjoyable manner.

Professor Cailliau, through pressure of other arrangements, haa been obliged to relinquish hia intention of establishing an elemontary singing class at Newton. Ladies and f:ontlemen who intended availing: themselves of t are recommended to join, instead, a class which is to be started by the Professor in the Christian Meeting House, to-morrow night.

The annual social gathering of the mem bora of Bt. Jamea's Mutual Improvement Asso ciation and their friends takes placo in the Temperance Hall, Albert - street, on Friday ovoning next. The proceedings will consist of dancing, musical selections and parlour games, for th« successful carrying out of whioh tho appointment of a strong commlttoo affords a very B&tiafaotory guarantee. The sale of tickets ia restricted.

On Thursday afternoon next, a " Blsck and White" exhibition, under the ausploes ot the Society of Arts, will bo opened ia tho Museum. Pictures in pencil, ink, chalk, sepia, oto., will bo received daring the afternoon of to-morrow, and they will be ready for delivery back to thoir owners on Friday. We. have no doubt that the collection will prove a very interesting ono, and conducive to tho end the sooloty haa in viow, viz., art culture. On Thurs day ovenlntr. a conversazione takes place, for whioh photographs, illustrated books, pictures, and works ot art generally will bo gladly recolvod. Particulars will bo found in our advertising columns.

The attention of purchasers of 'Xmaa and New Year's Cards is drawn to tho splendid assort ment—l3,oo9—now on sate at Goodson's London Arcade; they certainly are perfection, whother viewed as works of art, or with regard io tho sentiment conveyed. Tho tastes and pockets of all can bo suited. Already large purchases of them have been mado; doubtless many to roturn to England by the mail leaving to-morrow, which arrives very seasonably on December 20th, and we would recommend our friends to make an earlr aolootion, and thus prevent that disappointment which waa exporiencod by many last year who dolayod thoir purohasos, and eventually found tho selection greatly dimin ished.

Mrs Revitt announces her annual concert on tho evening of the Prlnco of Wales'sßirthday, November 0, in the Choral Hall. This lady readied Auokland some Aye years ago with hor family of five, and alnco that period her career haa beon one of constant struggle, but a straggle upward, and she is now recognised as ono of Auokland's lady singers and pianists. She is a valued member of til. Paul's choir, and has met with creditable anccess as a teacher ot mu-ic. Several of hor pupils will take part in her con cert, bo that oritioa will have a fair opportunity of judging of Mra Rovltt's oapaolty for teaching. The programme Indicates taste in the selectiong and ballads; the gleos aro special favourites, viz., Kinnsley'a "Three Manors." "I love tho merry Spriogtimo," and finally " Good Night." Mra Revitt will, by request, sing the favour ite song, "Sing.Sweet Bird,"and will take a part with Mra Ray nea in the charming duet," Sainted Mother." Mr Gordon Goooh will sing the "Sailoi's Song," and the "JTog Bell." The majority of the other songs ore by Mra Revltt's pupils.

LES CLOCHES DE CORNE VILLE.

This announcement ot tho production of Flan quette's beautiful opera "Los Claches do Corno villc," by Cary's Opera Company,was suffloient to draw a largo' and fashionable andienco to tho Theatre Royal on Saturday evening. Tho plot ia well known to moat of our readers, th c opera having beon made familiar in Auckland by Pollard's Juvenile Opera Company. The music of " Lea Cloohea de Cornevllle" is airy and graceful, though at times a somewhat strained attention tolharinonlo effect is perceptible in the score. The composer has, however, aa near aa possible, Btruck the happy medium, and all classes ot hearers—from the orltlo, with highly cultivated tastes in matters musical, to the most superficial amongst tho dllletanti—can enjoy the Opera, Most of tbe airs havo a freshness and originality about them that is highly refreshing in this age of musical plagiarism, and through the whole opera there runs an undeilnable nnieon or similarity that must bo heard to bo understood. The oast was an excellent one, the acting and singing perfect, and we have no hesitation in saying that Satur day night's performance was one ol the greatest lyric sucoessea yet witnessed in Auokland. Mr J. S, Porter, as the Marquis, afforded a pleasant surprise to his hearers. He poaaessea a wonder fully aweot and well controlled voice, while hia acting leaves nothing tobe desired. Therando "With Joy my Heart ia Bounding" was encored to the echo. In the part of Greni chuux, Signor Morley was not bo sucobhs • ful as <n others in whioh we havo seen him. His singing, however, was faultless, and in the armoury scene he showed to advantage. Mr Wentworth represented the eccentric old mtsor, Gaepard, to perfection ; it was really a powerful piece of dramatisation. Mr Alexander as tho Bailie, Mr Harry O'Nell as the Notary, and Messrs Lisaant and Wilkinson as the clerks, were the life of the piece; their actirig was endowed with the spirit of comedy; the "businefla" in the hirlnpr scene being indescribably amußing. Mr Wilkinson executed a groteeaue dance, which bo was oom polled to repeat twice before tho andienco woi o Batiafled. Mdllo. Muriello'B Germaine, audlMiss Leaf's Serpolette were vivacious and piquant oonceptlona, while both oantatricea Bang tho musio with complete suocess. Miss Leaf ;in tho Bling, " Jußt Look on That, Just Look on Thia, gave an illustration of tbe wonderful progress she had made in the detail of her profession since tho last occasion she appeared before an Auokland audienoe. She was entbusiast'cally enoored. Wo have not tho apace for an extended notice in this issue, but will take an opportunity of alluding to the opera on a future occasion.

INTERCOLONIAL WEATHER EX CHANGE.

SYDNEY, Saturday evening,

Marked depression at King Georges Sound, with N.W. winds; high pressure area over South Australia, and moderate depresaion oir Queensland coast, with southerly winds Keneral. Weather flno. barometer: Albany. 298; Borda. 304; Portland, 303; Hobart, 299 i (iabo, 300; Sydney,3ol; Brisbane,29..

CAPTURE of PARIHAKA

IE-APHIO DESCRIPTION.

PROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.]

Our Reporter Lodges on Friday

With Te Whiti.

NEW PLYMOUTH, Sunday, 10 a.m.

IN view of a probablo veto being put upon the visits of correspondents to Parihaka on the eventful Saturday, your special went to Te Whiti's settlement 6a Friday morning. On arrival, I found the natives seated in one compact mass, surrounded by houses, They entirely filled the small space thus enclosed. Ono avenue alone led through this space, and tho approaches to it wore extremely small and awkward. There were stiles, in fact, so that practically the natives wero fenced in by tho houses, and filled tho whole space. Doubtles, design on the part of Tohu led to the choics of this place of assem bly, instead of continuingto meot On their ac customed meeting square. Tho movement of troops, aa was piroved on Saturday, is exceedingly hampered by such obstacles as houses and fences, and tho old square is comparatively clear. The women wero placed at the various small outlets, tho men in the centre. So thick were thoy crowded that no one could go among them unless they mado way for him by further crowd- ing themselves. The description of their position in my former telegram answers for that subsequently. \What the Natives Expected. The natives evidently expected that when Mr Bryce asked. them to submit to the terms of tho proclamation, an opportunity would be given to Tohu to speak, wheid ho would confound the Native Minister iv argument. Tohu .spoke twico during Friday afternoon, to tho samo effect as Monday's speeches, already reported, with this addition—that the Native Min ister, having como in the first place with rifles to mako war, and actually fight with them, had changed his devices in con sequence of bis visit of tho day before (Thursday), when from afar his officers saw the quiet and inoffensive demeanour and attitude of the natives, and he intended now to bring them to trial. Tohu con tinued to Bay that they ought to be exceed ingly pleased at this, and that it waa a mat ter of congratulation that, by their peace able attitude, they had turned away the fierce anger of the people, who in the first place came to shed blood. Friday Night in Parihaka. As evening closed in, tho natives dis persed. The meeting houses, con trary to the general custom, were almost deserted during the early aight. ThoKowerawera—Tohu's meeting bouse—had bat few occupants, and he him self was absent. Te Whiti's runanga house had.niore, perhaps, but tho talk was desul tory, and on matters foreign to the great matter before them. Occasionally one would ejaculate that in all other wars somo overt act had been committed to provoke an armed hostility—some blood shed, _ some violent wrong done, an ejaculation of assent would follow, and tl^e matter would drop. By ten o'clock most of the natives wero in bed, but not for long. Somo were astir at 12, and at one the marao (open Bpace of assembly) was completely full. They had been told and believed that the troops wore to surround the pah at three o'clock. At two food had been prepared for them by the women; of this the natives partook, and remained seated until the arrival of the troops, although somo left their places temporarily for the purpose of bathing. Food for tlie Troops,—Tohu's Advice. A largo quantity of bread had already been baked wherewith to entertain their expected visitors, and Tohu in tho early morning told them that they must not forgot the rites of hospitality to any who came as strangers along the high road to the settlement. Accordingly the women again went to the cook-houses and cleaned potatoes ready to be cooked for the European visitors. These were never offered, because Tohu considered that by skirmishing across the country on their ap proach they had lost all claim to this hospi tality. The natives smoked and chatted, with an occasional word from Tohu to tho effect that ■ they were to be patient and forbearing, unresisting, whatever might happen—always this—and to have faith in tho final outcome of their policy. The Approach of the Troops. At a quarter-past seven, yoar reporter, who had taken up his position on the hill, mentioned in a former telegram as having been occupied by Col. Roberts in his rccou noisance, caught a first glimpse of the approach ef the troops. The snn, which was not yet high on the horizon, shone full in the faces of the advancing army, and the glint and glitter of steel could be observed before the bearers were seen. Ihis was at a quarter-past 7 o'clock, and immediately, like a swarm of locusts, the'small boys of the Pah, 200 in number, bare to the hips, with a mat or shawl round the waist, made a rush in true Maori war style, a perfect juvenile "taua" towards the advancing troops, although they could not as yet see tho enomy. At 7.45 scouts wero seen on a hill some 30 chains distant to the left of tho road. The main body having kept the high way, woro not yet seen advancing. The scouts belonged to the volunteers, who formed the division advancing in skirmish ing order on tho left flank. o Tho total number of troops engaged in -thws manoeuvres was 1,658,' mostly from Ilahotu, who lett the main road,which runs from that place to Pungareha at tho Parapara, and passed up the track from the beach to Parihaka, and formed a junction with the Pungarehu division at Te Kopura. Arrived at the latter place, the volunteers of the Rahotu division were despatched to the left flank, and appeared, as already stated, 30 chains 2'rotu Parihoko. They passed over the hill, and breaking down the fence of a Maori cultivation, came on in single file and halted, whilst a scout was sent forward to reconnoitre the next fence. Another advance was then made. They skirted this fence for some fifty yards, when thny again broke through a fence in Titokowaru's paddock. Leaving this, they descended on to a flat, and advancing, passed along a hill and gully, parallel to tho Parihaka fence, and distant some thirty yards from here. §pme descended to tho main track, which runs through Pari haka, whilst others remained stationed as a picquet on the ridge. At 8.30, the staff was seen approaching along, the main road, and the bef ore-men tioned "locusts " again formed across tho road and commenced a haka. Nothing could bo more expressive of utter ridicnlo at the idea of war than the advance of this body of boys not yet in their teens, with nothing in their hands, as an army to op pose the advancing troops. At 8.45, tho advanced guard of the main army passed the staff, and marched in fours on Parihaka. A Reporter's Retreat, • On the near approach of the troops, your reporter, with hia two companions, thought it advisable to retreat from the hill they occupied, in consequence of an order pro mulgated tbe previous night, cautioning all civilians, reporters or otherwise, from visit ing Parihaka under pain of arrest. Yours, accordingly, retreated to tho enemy for safety, and from his friendly shelter had a full view at close quarters of the whole subsequent proceedings. The Investing Force.—Taking up Positions. Mr Rolleston was first observed. He oame np and occupied his previous position, accompanied by a body of constabulary. Shortly afterwards,- Mr Bryce appeared on horseback, and, simultaneously, the main body arrived at the foot of <he hill. Tohu spoke a few words and sat down. Captains Gudgeon and Newall then led a party of constabulary over the hill, and passed round the pah, leaving picqueta on the hill. Mr Bryce and Colonel Roberts then appeared inside the pah, on the marae, immediately below the' burying ■ ground. From thence theyjjassed along the track which passes round Parihaka until they arrived opposite the weather-board house built by To Whiti nominally for the Governor. Calling on Te Whiti for. his Reply. At 9.35 Major Tuke and Mr Butler, in terpreter, come on to the outskirts of tho throng of natives, and the latter said : " The Native Minister has come to hear the reply, Te Whiti, to the proclamation issued to you and your people lately." After an interval, as no reply was re ceived, Major Tuke, a Magistrate, read the Riot Act, which was interpreted, but the reading had not the slightest perceptible effect,

At 10 a.m., a move forward was made, and on seeing the approach of the troops, tbe women among the natives began calling their children around them.

Speech by Tohu. The constabulary were then mustered strongly on the outer marae, and Tohu again commenced speaking. He said : "Let the man who haß raised this war, do his wortalono. t .Be steadfast and forbcajine!, rotaliate not even though yo.u be pierced by bayonets. Let none stir—neither men, nor women to cock food, or for any .other pur pose. We have partaken of, food. Let .us all stay where we are lest any bo absent when the enemy approaches." , During all thia time the "locusts" wore dancing hakas on the outer square, eucou raged by tho old women of the tribe. At 10.50 bugle sounded, and the volun teers descended, the bill in Bkirmishing order. Arriving at the bottom, they passed along tho dray road already mentioned, I Captains Gudgeon and Newall then ad vanced witli a large party of Armed Con ! stabulary having handcuffs at their belts.

Te Wltiti Protests his Love

for All.

Major Tuke then ordered Mr Butler to come and point out Te Whiti., Captain Gudgeon hero remarked .that Mr Grey of iSo. 6 Company would be a good man to go to tlio front to identity. Mr HUrsthouse, interpreter, then said to To Whiti: Messrs Bryce and Rolleston call upon you to come out from the midst of your people, and stand in their presence. Te Whiti replied: They did not come at my invitation. Let them come to me. Mr Hursthouse : They will not come to you a step. You must go to them where thoy stand on tho outer marae below the gravoyard. You have nothing for it, but to go to them. Te Whiti: I have nothing to do with the work of this day. It is their work who have brought arms against me. Here Colonel Roberts was heard telling Major Tuke to destroy tho outer fence. Te Whiti continued: AU I have to do is to lovo and protect my people, and I have nothing but good in my heart for you all, and nothing but good words for the Europeans. Mr Hursthouse: On account of your good words, Mr Bryce will come and see you if you will havo a road cleared for his horse through your people. Te Whiti: I am afraid some of my children will get hurt. Mr Hursthouse: It ia a very quiet horse. Te Whiti: lam afraid for my children. Cannot he como on foot, if ho wishes to talk.

Mr Hursthouso: The days of talking aro over.

The Arrest of Te Whiti, Tohu,

and Hiroki,

Tho suggestion that Mr Bryce should como on foot was declined, and at 11,30, the men, under Captain Gudgeon, advanced through the crowd of seated natives for the arrest of Te Whiti, Colonel Roberts calling out to them to take care of the children. Seeing that tho men were in clined to pull To Whiti about, Col. Roberts called out again, "Let him walk, if he will." Te Whiti then walked calmly down amidst his people, guarded by constabulary. Seeing he was about to be handcuffed, Col. Roberts checked the action. As he was being walked away, his wife came be fore him, and took hold of his hand, but he gently pushed her aside, Tohu was then arreßted in a similar un resisting manner. After that, Hiroki was taken without trouble, and on arriving on the outskirts of the crowd, Colonel Roberts commanded them to handcuff him, adding, " This is a different man from Te Whiti."

At 11.35 the constabulary returned from among the natives to the outskirts of the crowd, where they stood.

Te Wliiti Addresses his People.

Te Whiti was then heard to call out from the outer marae : " Let the works of this assembly bo such as will bear the light during my absence. The work we have witnessed this day is not mine. I know nothing of it. It cornea from the -heart of the Europeans, aud is to be attributed to vexation for hia fall. Be strong In faith, in peace. Be of large hearts and forbearing— patient and steadfast. This ia a doing'of war—a thing I wish to abolish." Tohu then said : " Be not sorry, bnt turn away the sorrowful heart this day. We are taken as fools and go away as mistaken men. We looked for peace ;we find war. Be forbearing, patient, and steadfast. Keep to the peaceful work. Be not dis mayed, and have no fear for the ultimate result."

After this Te Whiti again said: " Let your I dwelling be good In this place of the tribe. I Works such as the present shall cease this I day." After this, Kenoa, a middle-aged man, a chief of Taranaki, got up amongst the Maoris and addressed them much in the same strain as Te Whiti and Tohu, adding: "Be steadfn»t,peaceful,and strong, even though you all be arrested on the lands you havo inherited from your an cestors." ■ Removal of the Prisoners. To Whiti and his wife and daughter, with Tohu, were taken down to Pun garehu in an express, where they were lodged in the blockhouse. Hiroki was made to walk down to tho camp, and imprisoned in ft bell tent. I The whole of the troops engaged camped near Parihaka on Saturday ni«ht. High-Handed Dealings with Press Representatives. Great obstacles have been thrown In the way of correspondents visiting Parihaka, they, in common with other civilians, being threatened with arrest if they did not leave after tho Riot Act was read, and a presen timent of something of the kind took your reporter" to Parihaka on Friday, aud kept him there until all was over, Nothing would tempt a native to bring a message to the camp. On Friday some correspondents were actually arrested and sent to the rear ; but three or four, in defiance of Mr Bryce's order, started at day-dawn on Saturday morning, before the camp was astir, and wore well recoived by Te Whiti, through whose hospitality they wero enabled, with your reporter, to witness the wholo pro ceedings.

(From our Owh correspondent),

PUNGAREHU, Saturday Night. The Demeanour of the Prisoners.

Before Te Whiti's arrest, he and Tohu spoke urging the people to peace. Ihe demeanour of both is much admired. No anger was displayed. They were brought to the Camp in waggons, escorted by. the Taranaki Cavalry, and placed in the block house.

Hiroki was marched down on foot. Disposition of the Forces.

The troops camp at Parihaka for a few days, and are now erecting a Mimi redoubt. The whole movement of the forces was carried out successfully. The Volunteers obeyed instructions splendidly. The Native Minister tbanked tho officers and non-com missioned officers] for thoir successful efforts, and said that, but for the Volunteers, the movement could not have been executed.

The Wellington Volunteers camped to gether. . The Navals were the first Volunteers to pass through Parihaka. Tho natives were in meeting all day. On the advance from ' Rahotu, the Thames Scottish formed the advance guard, and the Nelson men the leading, column; The Wangauui Volunteers camped on. the ground commanding the settlement, the Canterbury on the right Hank, and the Marlboro' corps on the right.

I OPUNAKE, Sunday night, 8.15. Volunteers Fainting from the Heat. At Parihaka all is quiet to-day. The troops bivouacked here at night. The volunteers were underarms from 4 30 a.m. until 5.30 p.m., but all behaved spendidly, The day was clear and warm, and the work of advancing through the bush with heavy swags is trying. Three cases of epileptic fits occurred, but two have recovered. Lieutenant West of the Nelson Artillery was sent to New Plymouth to-day by waggon. Doubtless long exposure to beat and the absence of the usual nourishment was the cause.

The behaviour of the volunteers was ex cellent. Major Pitt ably carried out his instructions, assisted by Captain Wildman and Captain Schofield, Adjutant of No, 1 battery.

Capt. Hamersley with the Canterbury, Mokaus, and Wairarapa corps, held their position from 9.15 until 5.30. This party, to which Captain Durham was Adjutant, deceive gieat praise for their steadiness. One hundred Wanganui Rifles were brought into Parihaka before the arrests, and occupied a forward position, Te Whiti, Tohu, and Hiroki passing through their ranks to the express.

The Wellington Navals, and 100 Wan ganui and Marten men, marched at two o'clock to-day from Rahotu. Captain Watt remained at Parihaka with the re mainder of his contingent.

Cabinet Meeting.—Proclamation \ j Ordering Natives to Disperse. ' F> ] Major Atkinson passed along the road I . to-day (Sunday) for Pungorehu. A Cabinet i. meeting will be held to-morrow, when a further proclamation will be issued, order- j, ing the natives to disperse. Disquieting Rumours. It was reported this morning that the Maoris talk among themselves of war,, and that, a Reliable gentleman told them they wqu'd be swept off the earth—besides ihey bad no guns, to which' the Maoris replied " We have plenty of guns and ammunition." On enquiry from natives, the report is not confirmed. The natives congregated in the meeting place all day. Return of Te Whiti's Wife. Te Whiti's wife returned to Parihaka framPungarehu, where the prisoners areno w. She took a message,from Te Whiti for the Maoris to go out as usual for bread, to shoot bullocks .and pigs, andjf they were shot by the pakehas it. could not be helped. The further arrest of three leading natives, two being Titokowaru and Rangi, was ex pected by the natives to-day, but it was not contemplated by tho authorities. . Maori Presents Refused, The Maoris presented sixty bags of pota toes thia morning to the Constabulary, but they were declined by Mr Bryce. Tho Armstrong gun from Parihaka will be taken to the camp to-morrow. Unnecessary Incivility of the Authorities. Sentries wete placed round the village to iitop persons entering, but-many visitors ovE.dedthe A. C lines. All civilians were refused admittance, a piece of unnecessary incivility, preventing the publio from re ceiving the fullest information, . Major Baillie commands Rahotu, with Ca.ptain Ruch, An, unfortunate correspondent, wandering through tho camp at Parihaka last night, was arrested and kept a prisoner all night, with only a waterproof coat. Many corps made Mimus. The Nelson contingent lay down by their arms in column. The officers picket with the A.C. on the hill commanding tho settlement. THE NATIVE STORES OF FOOD. A day and night, doubtless of severe duty, stimulated the appetite, but it is to be regretted that .native pigs were killed, their potato pits opened, and the contents stolen. The Wanganui corps is still at Manaia.

Opinion in Wellington.—Govern ment Behaviour to the Press Denounced,

WELLINGTON, Saturday Night,

From an early hour this (Saturday) morn ing, the city lias been in a state of excite ment, aud the Native question haa been the only subject of discussion, Everyone was eager to learn the earliest news, and to obtain the fullest particulars of the long looked-tor coup. But throughout the day only the most meagre information was ob tainable. Evidently the Government did not want too much to be known, as they took pre cautions to prevent any but " official" tele grams coming through the wretched telegraph, and tbe exclusion of the special correspondents are subjects of m«st un favourable comment here, and Bryce's action ia excluding the only persons capable of giving a lull and reliable description of such a historical event aa to-day's march on Pari haka is universally condemned. Even the local press, which supports the Government on almost everysubject.uttersa wail of indig nation. Instead of the fullest particulars be ing received here, only a few items dribbled through, announcing tbe bare fact that Te Whiti, Tohu, and Hiroki had beenjarrested without resistance and were being conveyed to Taranaki. No further news was received up to seven o'clock, and the public were disgusted. At 9 p.m., the Premier received a tele gram stating that Messrs Rolleston and Bryce had returned to Pungarehu, leaving Col. Roberts and the constabulary at Pari haka.

The natives who do not belong to Pari haka are to be dispersed. By Mr Bryce's permission, Te Whiti and Tohu addressed the natives before being taken away, but the purport of their speeches is not yet known here. There is said to be a great deal of suppressed excitement among the natives. The Press Association Report. The Press Association report substan tially confirms that from our special reporter. The Association's representative was one of those who started at daybreak, for Parihaka in defiance of Mr Bryce's order. He reports that he was well received by Tohu, who placed a whare at their dis posal. He estimates the numbers In tbe pah at 2,500 men, women, aud children, and describing the reception of the troop 3 says: —" Immediately this body was observed by the natives, about 203 young children were sent to the high ground in front ot Parihaka and danced a haka. From the excellent time kept by the children, whose ages Tanged from 8 to 14, in these movements, it: was apparent that they had been trained es pecially for the purpose." .-:. .

LATEST DESPATCHES.

The Natives Still Quiet. PUNGAREHU, this day,

At daylight this morning the natives were assembled in the meeting houße. They are quiet, but treated those who were successful in getting into the pah in a friendly way. The chief Ranglpuhuahoaho addressed the people last night. This is one of the chiefs who was imprisoned at Dunedin, and he addressed the natives while in custody. He takes a prominent part in the management of affairs at Pari-" haka.

VOLUNTEERS FORAGING. It has transpired that several pigs belong ing to natives have been killed by the volunteers.

Major Atkinson returned to camp this morning. The mounted rifles left Pungarehu for Parihaka this morning, taking with them the six-pounder Armstrong, -...:. It is now raining heavily—the first wet day the volunteers have had under canvas.' "

THE NATIVES IN PARI HAKA.

What They are Doing.

PUNGAREHU, this day, li:a,m.

Tbe attitude of the natives at Parihaka the day after the arrest is practically the same as on that day or tlie day before. All yesterday they were collected \togetber in the place of meeting—the marae—waiting the further development of Mr Bryce's policy of dispersion and arrest. A few were collected together during the day iv Te Whiti's meeting-house, called Taiwai Peraw. The conversation turned upon the trial of Te Whiti, and speculations were rife as to what crime he would be charged with, the employment of counsel, etc. As to a lawyer, it was unanimously agreed among them that there, could be no better lawyer than Te Whiti himself. One more intelligent than the others, while agreeing with this, said that it would be ss well to have a lawyer to bring Te Whiti's arguments within the code of European law, and he also said that he believed the Government would find a lawyer, but one, perhaps, who would suit themselves. Reference was made to the trial of the ploughing and fen cing prisoners, and an opinion expressed that although To Whiti sent those natives to gaol for the express purpose of bring ing their grievances to an issue before a legal tribunal, the matter was dex terously avoided by the Government, and the men tried for creating a disturbance on land which they claimed as their own; but an inquiry into the title 'to which was denied in Court. It was feared that Te.. Whiti would be thus treated and not allowed to bring his argu ment before the Court. It was also the unanimous opinion of all that Te Whiti would object to the employment of a lawyer on hia behalf. CLEARING THE PAH OF EURO PEANS. During the afternoon tbe pah was cleared of Europeans, and sentries posted to pre vent entrance. No civilian is allowed in side the fence surrounding the new encamp ment being formed at Parihaka, and consequently information :s hard to pro cure.

SUNDAY NxGHT IN PARIHAKA.

Your correspondent managed ro efi'eet a surreptitious entrance to Parihaka yester day evening. A very large number of natives were crowded into Te Whiti's meet ing-bouse. Te Rangipuahoaki, the native who, when in gaol, preached to the natives continually, and was very useful in subduing the turbulent spirit of the tribe, was lecturing the natives, and Wi Parata, Bible-in-hand, found the passages in Scripture as the preacher referred to them. The first of his addresses was that the

Government and | the soldiers were not responsible for the war „ brought againsst them ; they were merely instruments in the hands of the Almighty, to scourge this generation of nativeß, that tbey might be chastened to inherit eternal life. His address was brought to an end by the entrance of food, and the conversation turned upon the events of the day. In the morning more than a cart load o potatoes were sent as a presenjt to the Con stabulary; but Col. Roberta refused to allow them to be received, THE REPORTED DEPREDA.fI.ONS Bf Volunteers; The Wellington Navals and Wanganul Rifles were marched out of camp, and back to Rahotu... It has transpired that many pigs have been killed by these corps, and although no such reason has been assigned it is generally supposed that this, fact operates on the choice of them to fill the' post of honour as defenders of Rahotu, in the absence of the Constabulary at Parihaka. •

The natives at Parihaka speafe very bit. terly about their geese. Their growing po. tatoes, now the size of marbles, are rapidly diminishing, also tlieir stock of potatoes ia pits adjoining the camp. A re', mark was made that great : clre was taken of the lives of tbe pigs, and mea' were apparently banished for killing them, whilst no thought was given for the welfare of the men who owned the pigs, but on the contrary mett wero brought for their destruction. It was said that their present of potatoes was refused, and subsequently their potato pits were nearly emptied by stealth, and the small potatoes; not yet fit to eat, taken from the.ground, their geese and horses turned into their wheat fields. Tohu is Baid to have seen the horses on the field when being taken in the waggon to Pungarehu,{and to have remarked upon* the fact to Mr Hursthouse, interpreter, yes terday, asking him to confine the horses to the grass paddocks, and leave the wheat i of food for the natives and Europeans. The horses were accordingly removed yesterday*: but the wheat is all destroyed.

■Yesterday morning they, say they sentf men out for the purpose of killing pigs for . the constabulary, but the natives were turned back by sentries, and Bubseduently pigs were killed by "Volunteers. The cdn. nection between the fact are inseperable in the mind of a native. Major Atkinson arrived here yesterday afternoon, ahd was in close-consultation with Messrs Bryce, RollestOn and CoL Roberts. It was thought that Te Whiti Bnd Tohu, will be removed to New Ply mouth to-day* ! Repressive of the Press

On occount of arrival and departure of men, it is hard to estimate the number collected at Parihaka, 1,500 is near the mark, but all information is withheld from tbe reporters and the agent of the Press Association. The public rely for news upon shifts and -contrivances degrading to a Government, but the reporters.a ro obliged to made use of* them in the extreme service of their em ployers. On the day of the raid journalists were arrested. Yesterday Parihaka was cleared of civilians, and sentries posted, so that none could enter within the camp, and the Maori settlement at .Parihaka was closed to them, Coire^pondcnta are deter-; mined to gain news somehow, and they do their best. , Last night an old warrior called to your correspondent and remarked: "The soHiers are killing our pigs and geese,'- . breaking into our potatee pits and stealing our potatoes. I have but one word to say. In days gone by I "was expecting all kinds of theft, and in break-: ing into houses, even pakeha houses, and f* have not forgotten these things. _ Even the - time may come. This was Patrihapu, and he was called to order by Te Eangi, told him not to use words of provocation which would never be carried out.

Latest From Wellington.

WELLINGTON, this afternoon. A telegram received in town to-day states that it is rumoured that the natives at Parihaka are talking about war, and say they have plenty of anna and ammunition. A notice has been posted up at Parihaka ordering natives not belonging to Parihaka to clear out forthwith. Great satisfaction prevails here at Mr Bryce's mandate having been ignored by -~ the Auckland STAB Press Association and Lyttelton "Times" correspondents. The "Post" to-night is very severe on Mb Bryce for endeavouring to exclude the prees, STORMY INTERVIEW" WITH THE GOVERNOR. , ;. | The Premier had a long interview with " the Governor to-day, and it is rumoured

that the interview was very stormy, owing to Mr Bryce's action at Parihaka.

PAINFUL ACCIDENT.

Mb Fpass Burtt, of Cook-street, met with a serious accident on Saturday after noon. He was at Ellendie with several other young men, and during the afternoon ihey were amusing them selves by jumping their horses over a fence, when by some mischance Mr Burtt's animal fell and rolled over him, : The rider miraculously escaped being crushed to death,andhad he been able to dis engage himself then it is probable that he would not have sustained more than a severe shaking. The horse ptruggled.violently in the attempt to rise, and-Mr Burtt waß un fortunately kicked on the head. by* the frightened animal. Blood flowed rapidly from the wound, and his comrades being alarmed sent at once for a doctor, and had their Mend conveyed in a cabi.Jo * Mr J. Smith's Newmarket Hotel. He was met there by Dr Goldsbro', who dressed and bandaged the injured part. The accident is not .considered to be a dangerous one, Bud it is hoped that Mr Burt will be sufficiently , recovered. to attend to his duties very shortly. "____

ENGLISH SHIPPING.

Chkistchuech, this dsy. * The "following; English shipping itema are from the " Home News, of September 23 :-, Departure?.—September B—Anazi and Coro mandel for Auokland. -.-,- ~--. ~ The barquo Peru from Auokland was spoken on August 26. .' i j*-• '. :.-'■ ■'.",., .j> < ffl The Cotopaxi collided with the ship MißS_alppi. for Adelaide, in the Knglhh channel. Ihe latter put back badly damaged.

POLICE COURT.— This day.

(Before J. E. Macdonald. Ksg.^ R.M.) DnuNKHNNKSS.-Flve persons were fined 5a eaoh.- *.. .-..''.... ■■.--';. .'■• . Bxposdrk of Person.-James Evers wm , charged with indecent exposure, on the 6tn instant.—Priaonor pleaded not guilty.—Me Pardy.; oalled evidence Remanded for the evidence.ol Constable Bowman. ' Larosny of an AXE.-William Torner waa , charged with stealing an axe, value 7s Ed. tne property of some person unknown,—Mr raray explained, and the case was remanded aniu , Thursday, tho 10th inßtant. Stbikino and Kicking.—John MeCartny ™ charged with striking Maurice Regan, anakicK ing him when down.—Prisoner said he certainly knocked Reeran down. but it waß in self-defence. —Mr Pardy said take wa3 a cowardly and brow assault.-ConatableCollis deposed to the MSMK. which took place in Fort-street, on Saturday.- Regan was helplessly drunk, and McCarthy w»9 . kicking him violently on tho head, swearing nft would kick his bruins out. William Solomon deposed to being present and Eeeing;the assault, tho men were sailors, and had been quarrelling. —Prisoner said he wished to oall Bej**B"- ?*£« was accordingly sworn; but deposed that no. had.no recollection of anything;. but no had a very tore head.—Prisoner said he • nopao his Worship would look over it; he had aw»» and two young children, and no money. *u» ■ Worship thought it was a drunken prawi. 40s and costß,or li days' imprisonment. , LoNKLTTaoMiS.-ThomasVeseywaßOliargea .-,.■■■ with disorderly conduot on Saturday nigflt-— Prisoner pleaded guilty, but said it wob in con sequence of the lobb of his wife he took a drop o£ drink. Would not do so any more.-S3 ana AnOid Hand. - Riohard ea^aeld^was charged with Btriking and kicking Emily Diver on tho oth inst-Prisoner pleaded not seW ; - Mr Pardy stated the caae, and called Piamw who was accommodated with a chair, being » a weakly state from lobb of blood.-E.nily Diver deposed that aha kept prisoner's house, op ? a"_„ day, Sarßfleld came home drank, and began ill-using hoc; but she did not wish to gat DiOK into trouble. —Elizabeth Harvey deposed * o being in Abercrombie-street at four o'CIOOKOo Saturday. Prisoner came in and knocked J»« Gallagher down. Kicked her violently » joe back. He then beat Mrs Diver, knocked her . down tho Bters, kicked her with, the neei ot hia boot. He gave her the blaok eyes a few days before.-To Mr Pardy: He-ow» knocking women about biß amusement—J*1 *" geont Clarke arrested the prisoner.—Mrs Diver was lying in a weak Btate by a pool of nioou- Ho cent for a dootor, who attended upon tm> wonnd in her forehead.—Lucy ArmsironK. Celia Carroll, and Margaret Gallagher assistea in proving the charge against prisoner.-!"" ■ Worship said it waa quite evident that a brniai asaault had been committed upon the wwg™;"". Throe months' Impriaonment,with hard labour. Danoebous CoNDUor.—William Smith waa charged with a breaoh of the Hallway BS§°' a n " tions on the 30th ult., by leaping on toacaJriaße while in motion at the Te Papapea »ja"° 0,, f Defendant did not appear.-The summons, it appeared, had not been served. _. . A sooty Ohimnky. — Thomas Lame viae * oharged, on summons, with permuting n» chimney to be on Are on the evening ot the inat.-Mrg Lamb said they had only been In the houso in Victoria street a fortnight, and vera not aware of the state of tbe ohinraey.-wm stable Rlßt desoribed the ecene. He was on duty at the timo of the outbreak.—Fined 2s ana ; Indecent Exposure. — James Evers WBS again brought into Court on this charge, and on the evidence of a gentleman, who was passing, and Constable Howman, was ordered to pay a> fine of 20s, or be imprisoned for seven days. This was all the business.

tffffc 'AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. MONPIY; NOVEMBER ¥.



GE. J O H N S O■ IN • Begs to announce to the publio that he Has Opened a Shop for the Salo ot BARNETT-RENOWNKDPUBKSAUSAGES and General Smalt, Goods, and hones by cleanliness and attention to re ceive a share of publio patronage. Note the address: Opposite New Zealand Insur- ancg Buildings. CI ALL EARLY / AT THE GENUINE CHEAP SALE OF DRAPERY AND MILLINERY. Remember all Goods are marked in Plate B"iguree. FOR SIX WEEKS ONLY. E. HOLLOWAY. TSTEW DRAPERY AND CLOTHING JTj establishment. . IMPORTANT TO THE PUBLIO I JOHNLECK (Late Managing Partner of Somerflold & Leek), Begs to announce that he will OPEN In the {" Premises lately occupied by Mr. W. , Rattray, with an ; , ENTIRELY NEW AND CHOICE STOCK of , DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, ON FRIDAY, Novembhsb 4th, The WHOLE STOOK has been PURCHASED with great care, and Is SPECIALLY -.. SUITED for the AUCKLAND 7 TRADE. NEW CLOTHING J NEW DRAPERY! AND FANOY GOODS A GB_AT ASSORTMENT OF ~i D E E S S MAT ERIA LS. Tho Advertiser hones that his long experience in the Trade will be.a guarantee that he will SELL NOTHING BUI.FIRST-CLASS GOODS, and at PRICKS whioh will Defy Co___imoff. *" He hopes to be favoured with a visit from all bis old Customers, and hasno dou he will give thorn every satisfaction N.B.—Gentlemen's Clothing made to order on the shortest notice by First-class Tailors.



JOHN LECK, Drapbe, Clothier, and Outfitter, Opposite the Bank of New Zealand, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. f\ A~ U T I ~0~ N Whereas certain persons have adopted the name of " Manganese Mines, Russell," as a part Ot their'Btookl n trade, and have already com menced to mystify Storekeepers, I hereby give notice that the Properties of the Obiqinal Manganese Mines Company of New Zea land are now the sole property of John Tucker, Esq., of London, England. No Goods from this date, therefore, will be ' 'received by me unless addressed: J. Tuokeb, Manganese Mines, Russell, Waiheke, or Auck land, as the case may bo. And further, no Accounts "will be acknowledged by me without the production of my Written Order. N.B.—Correspondents will please exercise core In addressing thoir letters. (8lgn8d» Kd. KERSEY COOPER, ■ Attorney for John Tucker, Esq, T. & H». 0 O O X E, FURNITURE, BBDDJNG, AND CARPET WAREHOUSE, m QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Adjoining Bank of New Zealand. We invite the attention of Ladies and Gentle men about to furnish to our Largo and Well seleoted Stook of Drawing-room, Dining-room, and Bed-room Furniture; Japanese Sun Blinds for Verandahs; Iron Bedsteads, Kapok Beds, Bolsters, and Pillows; Bpbinq* Mat- Tbasseb, ot superior quality, at reduced prices; a large assortment of Cane seated Chairs, Veran dah and Croquet Chairs; Patent Spkino Bolleb Blinds, all sizae; Wardrobes, with Plate Glasß Panels; Marble-top Wasbatanda; some Very Superior Bedroom Suites, In Mottleo Kaubi ; Toilet Ware, superior double pets, with sponge bowls; Goatskin Heabth- BUQS. In Whito, Black, and Grey, at moderate prioes; Door Matß, a fow very superior Oriental -'iflbre Mats just opened, easily kept clean, and - very durable; first-class Hair Mattbasbes. The areatest attention paid to the packing and forwarding of orders from our country cus tomers. Catalogues forwarded post free on application, . • Liberal Discount to Cash Parohasers, All Goods delivered free in town. T. & H. COOKE, URNITURE, BEDDING. AND CARPET WAREHOUSE. 123, QUEEN-STREET, Adjoining tho Bank of Now Zealand. '-. The following papers will be read and . discussed this evening at St. Sepulchre's Class, by members, viz.:"Bazaara for Churches,"Mr f Shirley!; " Rented Seats in Churches," Key. Mr : Dudley; 't_j- r ee and Open Seats," Mr Ussher. In onr'advertisement columns Mr D. IPprt, one of the oldest established bootmakers in Auckland, announces bis Intention of dis posing of ihe good-will and stock of hte business t in Shortland-street. s Mr W.H. Pearce, late of the Thames, HamiltOD, and Auokland.has taken the Flagstaff ' Hotel, Devonport, Hia advertisement apppeara ■ ~„'■>» wapthsr column, -■■ ""_- "\



Bpeoiai Advertisements. pREAT FIRE IN QUEEN-STREET. A. LINABURY & CO.'S PREMISES WILL BE CLOSED TO-DAY (MONDAY) and TUESDAY, To arrange DAMAGED GOODS FOB A GREAT CLEARING OUT SALE, the entire STOOK Wmr,i and Must, he CLEARED OUT IN SIX WEEKS, In order to MAKE ALTERATIONS TO' PREMISES. The Publio are requested to Call and See the LARGE AND VALUABLE STOCK; TO BE SLAUGHTERED, .A.* Ii IN ABU BY & Co., QUEEN-STREET, TmROM J> A R I S. The Most ma.gnifioent CretonneS Ever Shown, in Auckland, Ex Orient Steamer' Garonne." Jost Opbnkd, And on Sale by GARLICK S CRANWELL Nickel Plated french and half tester Jron Bedsteads. very handsome, and a novelty. Just Landed, bx Hebmione. LARGEST STOCK OF BEDSTEADS IN AUCKLAND AT THE piTY TTALL A ROADE.



pARLICK & QRANWELL, HOUSE FURNISHERS FANCY GARDEN TABLES. CANE LOUNGES FOR VERANDAHS. BLACK AND WHITE WOOL HEARTH BUGS. TAPESTRY, BRUSSEL, & STAIR CARPET. . CHURCH PEW SEATING, Vkby Nice, and Pbefebablk to Cushions. GARLICK & CBANWELL,