SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

m n« ™- i -row I This Kvening, 3,23 HIGH WATERf To . morrow Morning, 3 53 BUNBBT.-Thls Kvening. 7.10 FUNKIBK.—To-Morrow Morning, 7.11 MOON'S AUIC-Now Moon, 31st, J.lO p.m.

ARRIVALS.

I.ABT EVENING. Norval, EOhoonor, Edwards, from Ru'soU TO-PAT. Wellington, B.C, Farquhar, from RuseoU lona, 8.8., Taylor, from Tanranga B rlemhllda, BOhooncr, from Whangaroa

DEPARTURES.

LAST KVBNINO. Atalanta, schooner, Donovan, for Ngnnguru Ruby, Bohooner, Lambert, for Russell

TO-DAY.

lons, 8.5., Taylor, for Whangorei

IMPORT 3,

Per Loch Urr-50 boxos olerao raisins, 1 tank Baltanas and muscatels, 20 casks currants, is casks washing sodn.-O". 8. Joking.

ItfWARDS Coisrwiss. - Krlemhilda, from Whangaroa. with 25,000 feet timber; Doveron, from trawling cruise.

Outwards 00Asrwis«.-ZUlab, for Thames; Saucy Kate, for Russell; Marinor, for Ruseoll; Soa Breeze, for Kossell.

Messrs J. W. Carr and Sons havo built nine canoes to order of the club recently formed hero

The barqua Loch Urr was berthed at the outer western T of Queen-street wharf today.

Tho brlgantlne Aurora, for Sydney, nnd tha schooner Tauranga, for Lyttelton, wore loaded at Tairua yestorday, and wore expected to sail last evening.

Th« St Hellers Bay Land Company have dooided upon tho purcnaso of tho p.s. Tongariro should Bhe prove equal to a speed of ton knois.. She will be employed on tho running botwoon Woodalde, North Shore, and St. Hollers Hay.

The s.B. lona arrived from Tauranga at 10 a.m. to day. with the following passongors :— Miss Lantog, Mr and Mrs Dnffar and family, Mr and Mra Kanderson, Messra W. O'Hara, 0. Tawea, Peaoook, Bond, Cruken, Carr, Curdy, W. B. Jackson, and Kellar.

Tho 8.8. Wellington arrived from Russoll to-day. Passengers: Mr and Mrs Thorns. Mr mid Mra Lloyd, Mrs Forboster and 2 children, Mrs Henderson and daughter, Mra Stono. Mrs Hall, Misses Lnndon (2), Yutes (2), Kelly, ThoSo, llrlghouau. Furlong. Martin (2), MessrsMoLean, Orover, Llnsey, Hawley, Hyan, M. Niccol, Maxwell.-hopb.erd, Kennedy, McLennan, Hollo, Crooks, Hcaloy, Josephs, Potors, Davis. Garland. Lopez, Lloyd, llawhlna nnd two daughters Cargo: 171 sacks and 22 caacs gum, 27 balds wool, 37 caaos oil, 2 bags fungus, I coils ropo, and a quantity of sundries.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARKIVAL.

Kowena, b,b., Scott, from Hoklanga

DEPARTURE.

Hannah Mokau, s.s., Dole, for Waitara

The s,». Hannah Mokau loft at B p.m. yester day for Waitara.

Tho as. llowena arrived from Hoklanga at 7.30 a.m. to-day, with 7 boles wool, 11,800 feet timber, 2 tons sundries, ani the following passengers:—Mrs Huslett, Mr and Mrs Decs, Mr and Mra G. Clark, Messrs J. Wobster, A. Webster, jMarrlner, Barry, Otene, and Master Oochrane.

COMMERCIAL.

KvKNiNa Star Office, Saturday.

Mr It, Arthur hrvd a largo attondanco at his general weekly sale, and did a considerable urnonnt of business. The report is appended.— Kowls, Is 84 to 2s lid ; chlokens, Is Id to 2< Id ; duoks. Is 6d to 2s Id ; geese, 3a to 5s ; turkeys. Bu to 7s 6d ; pigs, 23 9d to 21s ; pigeons, 2s 6d to U 3d; potatoes (old), 13 3d to 2a 6d ; new pota toes. 3s 6d to 5» : kidneys, la 3d to 6a: onions. Id to l}d; beans (French(,7d to 9d per peck; broad beans, Id to 6a : oats, 2s 6d to 3a; oatmeal. 11s to Us ; sharps. S3 Gd; bran, Is per bushel; flour, £7 10s to £11 IDs ; chaff, 2a to 2s 6d per sack ; cbeese, 3d to sJ<l; bacon, 2d to 3d ; butter. 3:1 to OJd ; pourlinu. 3d per lb ; biscuits. I'd to GJ.I ; gooseberries, ijcl to 6d : lenionß, 2a 7d per doz ; plnmß,sJdto73d; cherrics.SJcl: cocoanuts.7a 6d ; dates, 4d ; Bu«ar, 3jd to Ijd : cornflour, 6Jd ; loDJOnlpeel. Is lid : tea (box), 203 to 21s; Boap (mottled), 20s; yellow soap, 15j : clothes pess, 5a -white lead, J1<1; salt, UDd t053; starch, lid; coffoo, Is 3d. Messrs Carbines and Taylor held their usual Friday's boAo otpouUry. produce. &c,which, was woJJ attended, and a quantity ot goods changed hands. They report:— Poultry -. Ordinary fowls, la Grt to 3s,each; brahmai;, 33 6d; Spanish, 3s CJ ; twme, 2a B<X ; geese, 3s fid to 53 id each; clilckn. la each; diicks, IB 64 to 2s 3d -.young p\gs, is 64 to IU each; doves, 21s per pair; go&ts, 5a 6d each. Produce: Watroa cheese, Ud to sd; Canterbury cheese, 2Jd to 31d;h»ms and bacon, 2}d to Sd. according to quality,- naw potatoes, 2a to la; kltaejß, sa;old potatoes, £2 ton; onions, lid per lh; ijrean peas. Is per pock; gooso berries. Gil per lb; cabbaixes. Is Gd per bag; salt beef, Id to id per lb: mutton, 14 per lb; pre served poaches, 13 per tin; oats, 2s Id to 3s; maize,ls Gd to 4s lid; bran,£s; ohaff.2s per bag; oatmea). 12s ; flour, £9 to £13. Groceries: Toafper boi),2C's to 245; half-chests,ls -lit to 2s per lb; cornflour. 6}d; Btatoh 1\& ; BUKar,3W to 4Jd ; lemon peel, lOd por lb; mustard, 9j per dozen lib tins, bottled salt, 33 per dozen; cand!es,B|d; korosene, 2s; soap, 7s Gd to 14s per i box; hema tite point, 23s per cwt. 7ho clothing.furniture, toy*, and sundries were all cleared at satisfac factoryprioes. Mr w. liowden's weekly sale was well at tended, and a large quantity ot Roods were quitted, bat, In soms Instances, prices were not up to former rates. Now potatoes especially ruled low, being disposed of at 2s 6d to 4s Bti. Mr Boorge Sibbin sold the seven years' lease of a school endowment of 201 acres grazing land at One Tree Hill for £80 per annum. The highest bid for allotment 14, Brown - street, Fonsonby, was £60, the reserve being £30.

Mail Notice.

Mails ■wm/Ci.oaii as Under.— Moxday, 19th instant For Waitara, por Kowena, atß am. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 10.30 a.m. For Savage island, per Urphcus, at 11 a.in. Sor CoromimAal, per Cotoraßndo\, at U. 30 a,m. ' For Waitara, &0., por Mwgregor, at 1 p.m. For WhitianKi, per ifingal, at 3 p.m. Jffor UuHßoli, Kawakawa, Waufraroa, ana Monironni, per Gicno'g, at 4.30 p.m. For Tauranga. Ohineniulu, and OpoUkl,sper Wellington, at 4.30 p.m.

Tuesday, 30th instant. For Turanaki and Southern port.?, per Wanokn, at S a.m. For Waiwora, Kawira, Omaha, and. MaUtann, per Koeo Casey, at 10 a.m. For Tairua, per Mann, at 10 a.m. For Whanfrarel Heads, Walpn, Whangarel, and Alangapai, per Artrylo, at I p.m. For Knssell, Kawakawa, oto ,por Itotomahana, at I p.m.

. Tuesday, 3rd January, 1832. "Per s.B. Australia as follow :— Per s.B. City of Srdnoy, as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, Unitod States of America, Canada, Britisn Columbia. Control and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Knropo, at 1 p.m. For money orders rofrlsterod letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of Blxpor.cc, In addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of Bailing. Thia mall will be duo in London on Mon day, 13th February, 1832. S. B. Bias. Chlet Postmaster. Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

December 17,1881.

Albert Hall-Italian Wizard Company, 8 p.m. Choral Hall—Grand Matinee Musicals, in aid of District Hospital and Old Men's Kef age, 3 p.m. Presentation of Prizes, Onohunga School, 7 p.m. Henderson'B Mill Turf Club, Stebbing's Hotel, 6.30 p.m.

Y.M.O.A. Booms—Devotional, 7.30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

M.G.—To your first question, " Yes." You can legally claim under tho circumstances. (2) Head Chevalier Bunson's " God in History," Thomson's " Aid to Faith," Liddon's " Words for God," Isaoo Taylort " Physical Theory o( Another Life," and lastly, consult yoar own common understanding. 3. Translations of tho classical authors you mention are published in Bohn's classical library at 39 6d and 53 per vol. (J.) Koad the prose works of standard English authors and " Bell's Public Speaker." and try your powers of speaking in a discussion class. Persevere and you may equal Cicero, Burke, or Bright. A Constant Readkr.—Birmingham contains by far the greater numbe? of manufactories. See Guide to Birmingham.

Death. LONKRUAN.-On December 17. Cecilia Agnes, the youngest daughter of Thomon and Mar garet Lonergan, aged 12 years and 5 months. Kequiescont in pace. The funeral will leave her parents' residence, Wyndham-street, on Monday, 19th instant, at 3 pm, Friends plesse accept this invitation. POTTd.—On the 17th Instant. Charles Potts. Kngland-street, aged 11 rears. The funeral will leave his late residence to morrow (Sunday), at 3 p.m. Frionds will please accept this intimation. RITCHIIC—On Docombor IS. at her residence, Cook-street. Kliza, the belt vod wife of Samuel Bitchle, in her 27th yoar. l'he funeral will take place at 2 o'clock to morrow (Sunday). Friends aro invited.

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

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17,1881.

Tor the cause that lacks aulilanca. For the wrong that needs resistaac For the future in the distance. And the good that we can do.

Mr Bryce was entertained at dinner by the leading residents of Wanganui last night, and the people throughout New Zea land will look with eager expectation for the light which the leader of the movement against Farihaka can throw upon that eventful page of New Zealand history. They will, however, ba disappointed. Unless the Press Association's summary of the speech is a travesty, the Native Minister did not shine as an expositor of the policy which he has administered. Considering the momentonsncss of the movement, the explanations of its director are ridiculously feeble. Mr Brycc has been reading Buckle ; and in the fragment which that laborious author left he has made a wonderful discovery. Among the causes which affect the mental constitution of men Buckle names the physical a«pect of nature, and proceeds to enu merate, as his custom is, a large number of cases apparently supporting his opinion. While Buckle dealt with countries like Peru and Chili, where earthquakes startle the inhabitants every day or two, and with localities where volcanoes are a perpetual cause of terror, he seemed to make out a strong case; but he never descended to such puerilities as ascribing the frenzy of a ■ soi-disant prophet to the vicinity of a mountain of perfectly peaceful habits. Mr Bryce has been unkind to the author of the "History of Civilisation" in associating his name with such triviality. Un Mount ttgmont Mr Bryce lays the blame of Te Whiti's vagaries. And though he did not say so, it is a fair inference that the shadow of Mount Egmout falling miraculously over Waikato, Wanganui, and the Chatham

Islands also accounts for the spell which the prophet has cast upon natives resident in those districts. This is the summary ex planation which the Nativo Minister has been pleased to commuuicttte to the world ; and with gaping mouth, wonder-stricken clowns will marvel at so simple a solution* of a problem 'bo complex. But Mr Hryce's utterances, it must not bj forgotten, were post-prandial, and consider able latitude is generally allowed to a speaker who rises from well-laden tables environed with neighbours who have dined as well as himself. This morning perhaps Mr Bryce was not so enamoured of his reve lation as he was a few hours before; and calmer reflection has possibly convinced him that To Whiti's idiosyncrasies caunot be Buttled in such an oft-haml way. The most ordinary intellect presents a variety of complicated psychological problems ; and Te Whiti's intellect is no ordinary one. Many causes have combiuOd to make the Maori prophet What he is, and a Rreftter genius than the Native Minister in required to unravel them, l'he Koyal Commission, which continued ita investigations for more than two yeafS) discovered a i».uch more intelligiblo theury than thf.t Wlered by the Native Minister, awi oiio not so ilattenug to European Vanity and peace of mind, But Mr liryf.c's precious discovery would scorn to explain his recent cutrgetii: action with regard to Te Whitl, He considered tlie influence ef tho mountain was getting too strong tot the prophet, and was induc ing a species of lunacy more severe thau usual; and so, for the peace of the colony in general, and the wcllboing of the Tamnaki settlers in particular, he carried him oil, and place«A him further from tho source of excitement. Removed southwards, ns no doubt Tc Whiti will bo presently, and the mountain being thus beyond his ken, he may be expected to relapse into passive mediocrity. It is a pity, however, that the theory did not work out so well us one might, from its profundity, have expected, in the case of the pnsoivors lodged in gaol before.

The mora we cVamluc Mr Bryce's disco very, the more are wo struck with its poli tical utility. It should be patented at once for the exclusive benclit of the present Cabinet. Its application is unlimited. For instance, instead of Che excitement and stir iv (jovcrninent Buildings prior to 'ho issue of the famous pro clamation being instigated by a suspicion that Sir Arthur Gordon was on bin way back, as Mr Stout insinuates, it was ob viously duo to the alarming earthquakes that have recently occurred in Wellington. The tenacity with which ,the Canterbury and Utago squatters stick to immense tracts of territory is easily fouud in the stubbornness that is begotten of rcsideucc in close proximity to Uie snow-capped Southern Alps. Is not the proverbial obntinacy of the Highlander couTinciu^ proof of this? In fact, the thi»g widens out co amazingly when one looks at it as to become absolutely appalling. Given time and tho Darwinian process of development, and we shall have the stable-boy actually transformed into the horse.

Mr Ikyco's explanation of his habitnal disconrtesy to tbo press representatives at I'arihaka, aud his abortive attempt to prevent them—ami tho public through them —from obtaining an independent and impartial nccouut of the celebrated advance, is much ltss ingoi I nis aud original. Ho said ho would have boon "the meanest of men" had tlic fear of criticism been his instigating motive. We are sorry he should have chosen co harsh a term, because there cannot be the slightest iloubt on the mind of any reasonable man that prevention of critici-m was the sole animating purpose. To say that ho feared danger from tlie presence ot the press repre sentatives is A statement which he cannot expect us to accept, despite his own modest (issunuicc in tho House iast «e.csion that be and Gcot«e Washington are conspicuous exceptions to the rest ot the lium&n upecicß vu vnaUets oi votacUy. 'Ac course he adopted was one which did creiUo a real stale of danger, tot the re porters, iv consequence, were driven to surreptitious atu\' questionable movement*. Their secret expeditious from the A.C. camp to l'atihaka might have led to serious trouble. The Maoris, however, were less icatful of public opinion than Mr Brycc, and tho reporters were actually indebted to Tohu for a place of concealment ou tbo day when tho Native Minister and his army entered the pab. If Mr Bryce had accorded the special correspondents the ordinary courtesy given liy commanders of the Kussiau aud Turkish armies he would have had no cause of gpprcheusiou, Mrßryco'fl spsech confirms the impression created by his general career. His character ismorc conspicuous for determina tion aud fair honesty than for broaduess of intellectual view aud amiability of tempera ment, ttc has done the work entrusted to him with remarkable steadiness of purposo, but it will evidently remain for his col leagues to explain and defend it.

On the foutth page will be found a num bor of readable articles, including Gram mar School Sports, Parncll School Exami nation, and a lecture, ''England in the Nintcenth Century.''

The annual performance of the "Messiah" by the Choral Society, takea place on Thursday evening next. The iinal practice is on T sday, at 7-45 punctually.

Nomiaatious for Napier, Railway, and Hurdle Handicaps, close on Tuesday.

In the late election for tho Whau riding, Eden County Council, Mr Garrctt polled 30 votes out of a possible 40,

Professor Tamburini gave another exhi bition of legerdemain, sleight of hand, &c«, at the Albert Hall last evening. There wa3 a small attendance, but still the whole programme was gone through as usual. The Wizard hopes to have a larger audience this evening.

The annual meeting""l of tho North ShorE Regatta club |was held last evening, when all accounts were passed for payment leaving the Club about clear of debt. The new committee will be appointed at a future meeting.

The city authorities intend fixing the permanent level of the lower end of Franklin fcoad. Property owners and others interested will be heard on January 26th, at a meeting of the Council.

The cutter Devcron returned from a trawling cruise this morning. Mr Cheefc man and Mr Pond,who were on board,state that after getting outside of Tiritiri a heavy northerly swell was met, and they were unable to get to the proper ground. How ever, the net was dropped, and .a few schnappcr, flounders and small soles taken. Another trial will probably be made next week.

The prizes won at the recent meeting of the Auckland Amateur Athletic Club were distributed at the Thistle Hotel last even ing. The president of the club, Mr Thomas Henderson, junr., presided. The health of the victor ludorum, Mr W. Sibbin, was drunk in bumpers, Mr Sibbin having won the handsome trophy on two con secutive years, it becomes his own property. The president was likewise toasted.

A gratifying entertainment was given last night in St. Peter's school-room, Onehunga, for the benefit of the church choir. The programme was high-class, comprising songs, ducts, quartettes, and a critical paper on "Hamlet" by Mr G. W. Griffin. Tho lady and gentlemen who assisted in the musical and vocal parts were : Mra F. Crookticld, Messrs O'Callaghan, Trollopo, Edmonston, Gib bons, Kelly, Howard, and Jackson.

In consequence of the detention of tho steamer Kotomahana, the Opera Company will not arrive before Tuesday, and the season therefore will bo opened on Wednes day evening next instead of on the date originally fixed, The box plan is now lying at Upton and Co.'V, and those who in tend patronising the performance should, lose no time in reserving their scats. Tho Montague-Turner Troupe is said to be tho best English Operatic combination that has ever visited New Zealand, and consequently it may be looked to for a succession of rare musical treats.

A disgraceful fracas occurred at Tiittcr salls Club last night, when one of the second-rate bookmakers, who fancies him self aggrieved by some observations on the settling over the late Canterbury meeting which appeared in an Auckland weekly, met the editor thereof, and taking him nnawares, assaulted him in a very insulting and cowardly manner. It is to bo hoped the committee will make an example of the offender, as, if this eort of thing is to be permitted in our betting clubs, the sooner they are improved off the face of the earth tho better.

A meeting of the committee of the Han raki Pamping Association was held yester day, at which it was resolved to suspend pumping operations on January 10th, un less tue persona interested, and especially the people of the Thames, point out some satisfactory means of, and propound good reasons for, keeping it going. The Southern Cross Company has made a proposal to the Kuranui Hill United Company to put in a level at a depth of 500 feet should pumping be continued.

. By advertisement in our columas We notice thte arrival of Captain Charles Oliver from AmeHca, who will deliver a lectUfe <after tho style of the Rev. Charles Clark) in the Choral Hiill, on Monday evening, on " Nelson, tho|man,thehcro.'aildsailor." As Captain Oliver's stay ih Auckland is limited to ii few days only, we would I-emind our readers that this will be their only oppor tunity of hearing this celebrated lecture.

At an inquest on the body Of Andrew Burnß, a settler at Komokoriki, accidentally killed by the falling of a rata tree, oh the 12di inst., a verdict of "Accidental Death " was recorded. Deceased was 73 years of ago. lie died about an hour after the accident.

On Tuesday evening next, at 8 o clod;, M»- Ewiugton is advertised to lecture bu the " Vicar of Mohvenstow, in aid of St. Luke's Sunday-B'Ch'ool. The lecture is said to be highly amusing aud interesting.

Isy the courtesy of Adtblrill AslambcgofF, the Russian Cruiser, Africa, will be thrown op'cu to-morrow afternoon, find the steamer Takapuua will make special trips every half-hour from the Quce,(»-st?ect Vf harf to the vessel. To-TrtorrorV being tho feast of St. Nicholas and the birthday of tho Grand Duke Nicholas, n salute will be lired at noon. In the evening at 9 o'clock the Africa will illuminate the harbour with its powerful clcctrb light.

Tho monthly inspection pArade of the Engineer and Naval Volnnteer Companies was well attended hist evening in the Drill shed. The Engineers V.'ero Viudcr com mand of Capt. Anderson, Lieut. Shilling ton and sub-Lieut. Shaw, and the JSavals under Capt. LeKoy, Lieut. Chapman and sub-Lieut. Smith. Major Withers was Inspecting Ollicer, and at the close he read the regulations regarding the Government prize-tiring, whicn has been announced to take place in the last week of January. The carbine liring will be held on Monday and Tuesday, and tho iricdium rifle iiritij; on the two following dnys. The Companies then marched through the town, headed by tho cheer-inspiring band of tho N.tvals, the music of whose drums nml lifes was heard nil over the city. Messrs John Carter atul Henry Flood, two Sydney scullers, arc now in Auckland for the purpose of competing with Mr Albert White, at the Mercury Bay ucgatta,on Tues day, December 27th next. Carter brings one ofSvraildlenndWinship'soutriggerawithhim and since arrival, on Tuesday last, has luul ono or two trials in the harbour. The boat ia ;i rcry neat little craft, and !,rocs through the water at a very smart nito at the desire of the rower. Flood, we understand, hopes to pick up a suitable boat in Auckland. He has been out of training for some time, but will take part in the sculling match in n k]>irit of true sport. Carter wns champion sculler in Melbourne during 1573 and 1574, having beaten Christie and Stout, while Flood pulled second iv a sculling contest at Nelion and third at Wanganui. A very iutercstlug race may therefore be antici pated.

The following jurticulars of the fatnl ac cident to Mr Markham verccommunicated by our Onehunga correspondent:—" Mr Dennis Markham, a settler ro»idiug cm the scoria at l'eurose, was tbis morning nc culcntally killed at his owu house, when preparing to £O to Auckland. Mr Markham hail yoked his horsein the .sprinn oart, but iintlin^ something the matter with the blinkers took them oil' to repair, whereupon the horse, which was ;i spirited out', bolted. In attempting to hold the uuiinal, Mr Markham was kuockod down, lii.s licau coiniiif, in contact with a project ing tcoria rock, which inllictcd fatal iu juiies. Some of tho railway employe's nt work clos6 by came at once to Mrs Markham's assistance, and removed the deceased to the verandah. Dr. Scott was called /"rotu Ouuiiungn, but lie, on ex avrnnation, vtonouncvd W° t0 >c extinct .-(i/iie little time. The accident occurred at about 10 a.m. The swppTitAetiAent oi Uic police and tho coronet hare been com municatcA with, aud an inquest will no doubt take place, T/ie deceased, Air Mtukhara, had acen considerate scrvico in India in tho H.A., and bat resided in Airc.';- Uvvul for tho last 15 years."

To the Kiiitor : Sir,—Allow mo to correct a statement that appeared in an article on " The Thujjß of India," in yoursitpplemeut of December 10th, The article referred to states, "To prove the secrecy of the Thuggee caste, it wai only a few years ptinr to the mutiny of 1857 that they were known to be in Oudo. * * • • • xts disclosure was sudden and through pure accident. Cohinel Slecman was then rciident at Lucknow, and a man wag killed within a few yards of his tent, &c," Now it was years previous to Colonel Slcocian being resident at Lucknow, that he was (wheu captain) appointed commissioner for the suppression of Thupgec, having as his assistant the late Sir John Cracroit Wilson (who died about a year ago in Canterbury). Thcic two succeeded in discovering, capturing, and convicting several of the principal Thugs, some of whom were hanged and others sentenced to imprisonment for life. They also succeeded in unearthing a great number of bodies of victims of the.»c brutes, some being found at a depth of 35 feet. A few ancient members of this diabolical casto are still (or were a few year? ago) serving their sentence in the gaol at Hyderabad, and Thuggee is now 'a thing of the past. Colonel (afterwards Sir) W. IT. Slceman, died on his fpossage (home to England, February 10th, 1559, and his name in connection with Thuggee is still a house hold word in India.—l am, &c, I. Sidney Slbeman, M.8., Whanßarei.

The brass band of the Russian steam oruiser Africa performed a number of choico musical selections yesterday nftcrnoon in the grounds of Government House to the gratification of a largo assemblage of the public. The afternoon was five, and tho aflair assumed somewhat of the char acter of a promenade concert, the people either sauntering about or reclining at ease undor the spreading foliage of the trees, while the progress of several games of lawn tennis afforded moans of occupying the attention during the frequent inter missions. A considerable number of ladies were picsent, ns well as Admiral Aslambcx oftj Captain Alcxieff, and most of tho other officers of the man-of-war. The band, which is under the conductorship of Herr Tietsch, a German, executed the following selections: —March, from "Frank"; over ture, "Titus" (Mozart); waltz, " Neu Wicn" (Strauss); pot pou ni from Russian operas; "Am Mecr " (Schubert) ; polka; aria, from "Nebuchadnezzar" (Verdi) ; pot ponrri, " Pariaer Leben" ; calop, " Kegcl Frcuden." Tho con cluding pieces were the British National Anthem and the Russian National Air, ''God Save the Emperor." The execution generally was very good. The bandsmen, after partaking of refreshment, which was supplied by direction of His Worship the Mayor, marched to the wharf, and were taken oil in the launch to their vessel.

The prizes won at the annual sports in connection with St. Stephen's Nativo f-chool, Parnoll, were distributed yesterday by Mrs Cowie :— One Mile Walking Match: B. Marshall, 1; John Brown, 2 ; Moki, 3. Half-mile Race : W. Damon, 1; Taramana, 2. 500-yards Kace : Taramana, 1; W. Damon, 2. 200-yards Race : Samuel Mar shall, 1 ; Kangihau, 2. High Jump: Thomas Pou, 1; T. Marshall, 2. Hurdle Kace : Samuel Marshall, 1; Thomas Pon, 2. Sack Eace : Kangihau, 1 ; Samuel Mar shall, 2, Second Division :—One Mile Walking Match : David Uagc, 1 ; Sydney, 2. Half-mile Kaco : John Ngapuha, 1 ; John Nehua, 2; Ned Damon, 3. High Jump: John Damon, 1 ; Haki, 2; John Nahu, 3. 250-yards Kace : Sydney 1; William Edwards. 2; Kac, 3. Three legged race : W. Edward and Ngapuha, 1; John Damon and lteynoldr, 2 ; Wilson and Hako, 3. Sack Kace : Heta, 1 ; Wilson, 2; Kau, 3. —Junior division. Quarter-mile Kace : Taike, 1; Hodgsou, 2 ; TeUcoa, 3 ; Mika, 4. High jump : Mika, 1; Xaiki, 2 ; Horopakera, 3; Hodgson, 4. Three-legged Kace : Hodgson and- Mika, 1 ; Hira and Hughes, 2; Toki and Artnll, 3, Eight boys leaving the school were presented with a Bible, prayer-book, and hymn-book.

Sunday services are duly announced undor tho heading Ecclesiastical. The evening servica will bo hold in tho Thcatro at tho usual hour.

Tho members of tho French Literary Association are notified by advertisement o'so whoro that a goneral business meeting will take place this evening in tho V.M.C.A. build ing, tho proceedings commencing at 7.30 o'clock. Tho librarian desires the immediate return of all books borrowed from tho library, in order that they may bo stamped.

As per notice in another column, the Auckland Savings Bank, true to its motto, has reducod ita rate of interest to 7 por cent. Any umount from £50 to JSj.OCO can bo had on propor Fe.'Urlty. The great facility in conneotion with the Savings Bank is that at any time a portion of tho Bum borrowed can be paid off and thua lower tho amount of interent. The objeot of tho Auckland Savings Bunk is not to make money and pay dividends, but to befriend those who aro thrifty and industrious

Mr P. Doran and his companions in comedy and Bocg will start on Tuesday next for tholr Christmas tonr through tho Kaipnra settlements, accompanied by Cullimore the pianint. Tho troupe conßistß of nino members, K. o'llare, the Irish vocalist actingaa manager. Tho dates of the entertainments are as follow : —Helersville Hall, Wednesday evening, 21st December; Te Kopuru Hull, Thursday, 22nd December ; ArataDU Hall, 26th December (Box ing Nlghti; Dargavillo Hall, 23rd, 21th. 27th, 28th sad 29th December, 1881.

The athletic sports, in connection with the Church of Khglttnd Grammar Bbhbdl Will take placo in tho Domain on Monday nest, at 11 a.m. Parents and frlontls aro respectfully ln- Vited to witness thoso exhilarating and health ful exorctor.

Mr J. Culleni draper, recently from ,tsng land, openod to-day hia new drapery warohotiso No 250, Quoon-stroet, with a no w and f aßhionable stock of summer goods, consisting of general drapory, prints, loco ahd inaslln curtains, damaek and crinolines, blankets, Ilinnels, holsury, umbrellas and sunshadoa, shawls, mantloß. costumos, Bilks, French and Knglteh dress good?. Thono goods are all specially floleotod by Mr Culler,, and ore some of the flnost ovor brought into tile markot. Tho motto of tho firm is a flret-olaes artiolo at tho lowest possible prico for cash. Tho millinery depart ment will bo replete with tho most fanhlonablo goods for tho ladles.

Gtfddv.'in's Baking Powder is |ast becom ing tho favourite among wives and cooks in Auckland. The powder is prono>'nß.sd to nave superior rising pualltltSs. as tho broad and paatry tbßtlflea of thoso who havo givoa It a trial. It will keep for 2 years fresh. Now that mch on artiolo can bo produced in our midßt, why shduld pboplo buy importer!, vm'.cll may chanoo to havo Spoiled ift the transit J It is sold at tho paito prlca and can bo had always from Mr Gdolwln's Factory, Onehuni?a. At this sea son of the yoar no doubt the domands for this celebrated artlclo will bo great, Christmas Brief ! Christmas Beef ! Received two first-class prizes and a piece of rlatoattho Auckland Show for fat oxon. Llßt of prices .--Wholosalo: O.r, or side of beef, 2Jd ; carcaeo of mutton, 2id; plus, 3|d and Id. Retail: Mutton. 2d, 3.. 4d ; roast beef, 3i, id, sd; pork, 3d to 5d ; lamb, from 2s per pr.; veal, 3d to 5d ; large quantliios of ox tongues, oorned rounds of beof, salt legs of pork, Canterbury hum, Suot in any quality, corned boef, 3d j in barrolls IOOIbs, 2001b3, nnd 3Colbe, 2Jd, dollvorod on board Or railway \ atmoßpherio sausagai, id per lb ; Gorman Bausago, Bd; discount to the trade. Warrant overt thing tho very best quality. — Gkohob llulmb, Butcher, Queen- Strtot, Auckland.-!Advt.l

IMPORTANT CUSTOMS SEIZURES.

JDuuiNO yesterday afternoon and to-day people have been surprised to observe Cus tom-house ofiieersi, accompanied by policel men, making a tour of the city and suburbs anil visiting, tlic various tobacconists and hotclkcepcrs' premises. Their stay at some of these wns surprisingly Ion;;, and as they iv many instances came away loaded with cigars their mysterious proceedingH excited considerable attention. Drnj'B loaded with beer casks and cigar oases, with policemen or Customs olliciala mounted oil the top, were rtlso seen making their way at inter vals to the renr of the post-office buildings, nml in due time it became noised abroad thill a largo number of seizures of unstamped dutiable jjomls of the nature referred to had ucen made. One of our representatives waited on the Collector of Customs regard inj,' the operations of die ollieials, but that gentleman, probably imagining that it had been kept profoundly secret, declined to communicate anything. Our reporter ac cordingly made a tour round the city on his own account, anil wo present our readers with the result of his investigations. The. oilicial visit of inspection was made by Mr. 11. Parker (accompanied by Constable Kelly) in City West and by Mr. Dignan (accompanied by Coin-table Graham) in City Bast. It was not a preconcerted raid, but tlio monthly tour rendered necessary by the provisions of the Beer Act. Both gentlemen appeared to have lterformcd their duties very successfully, because not only have they seized unstamped beer, but also cigars which do not bear the impress (if the Go vernment stamp. The most important haul was between 60 and 70 boxes of cigars from Brown & IJarrett's store, Elliott-street, and they were conveyed tn the Customs cellars and stored there. In addition to these, there Were taken nine boxes of cigars from Abbott's United Service Hotel; 160 cigars from Dunninghani & Kina's Governor Browne Jlote); two boxes of cigars from Codliu's Koyal Mail Hotel; three boxes cigars from Mr. Slater's shop, Wcllcsloy street; two hocshcadH beer from Mr. iinijihy's St;tr Hotel, Newton; parcel <>! cigars from Mr Marriott's shop, Pnrnell; /our oi.sk'H of )>ccr /roil) Coombes' Foresters' Anns Hotel, Albert-slreet; one box of cigars from C. l f. Mann's Kising Sun Hotel, Newton. Seizures of casks and beer have also been made at the Junction Hotel (Ellis), Onehunga ; Masonic Hotel (Whita ker), I'rinces-Btreet; York Hotel (David son), Symonda-street; Newmarket Hotel (Smith)' Newmarket. There arc several other cases, and the whole will probably be brought before the Resident Magistrate next week. The cause of seizure is the absence of the stamp required by the Act; it remains, however, to be shewn in eacii case why the Btatnp was missing. In most instances the boxes of cigars were on the shop shelves in the regular way, and the possessors were ignorant that a stamp was necessary. The oilicial stamp on cmar boxes is a rubber brand, not an adhesive stamp.

MAY QUEEN REPORTED ASHORE.

A. hki'oht was circulated in town this morn ing, stating that tho May Queen hucl gone. ashore at Tauranga. This naturally created v soDßa'lon, as the May Queen was known to have a largo number of passengers on board. Further information was therefore anxiotißly looked for. The following telegrams have been received from our correspondent. TAURANGA, this day. Tbo May Queen arrived yesterday from Lon don : all well. Whilst rounding the beacon the dropped anchor, but tho cablo parted, and tho ship was stcored into Blind Channel, and will bo Drought to her anchorage to-day. A lator telegram was to the following effect :— Tauhah r.A, this day, noon. The May Queen is not ashore. When round lnic UtOooy Point sho dropped anchor; tho cablo parted, and the pilot ateurod tho ship into Blind Channel, whoro Bho now lies. The Staffa will tow her to her anchorage The May Queen just touches at tho stern at dead low water.

The arrival of the lona was tho algnal for a rush down the wharf, and a largo crowd awaited her coming alongside. Captain Taylor immediately informed inquirers that tho May Queen was not In any danger, which served to mtiafy the curious and lull tho anxiety of those mora Interested. Captain Taylor informs us that tho May Queeu was ofFCarr&way Island at daylight yestorday, making for Tauranpa. Ho wont alongside with tha lona, and spoke her. "All well." 'l'he Bhip took a pilot oa board nbout two miles ontsldo tho Bluff, and rounded Stonoy Point with all Bail sot. Shortly after sho was observed to bo la danger of groutidldg and both anchors were let go, and as speedily the chains parted. The May Quean drifted on to the North Hank at 2 p.m. The lona olTorod to render any as-sißtanco ia tho way of towing, bet such was not aooepted. Captain Colvlllo deciding to land tho passenKorr.lighten the ship, and then heave her oil. 'Ihe sinfla, was employed for this duty and it was expected that tho ship could bo got off at high water. When tho lona loft at G o'clock last night tho May Quoen was high and diy on tho Band. Captain McGregor received a note to the fol lowing etfoct i " May Quoen ran aground in Blind Channel at the top of high water, ineido tho Heads after parting with both anchors." Tho vessel Is considered qalte safe as evidenced by tho following tolograru reccivsd by the South UriiishOffice:—La'er: "May Queen all right; no damage to ship or cargo."

ELOCUTIONABY ENTER TAINMENT.

An ontertainment was given in St. James's Hall last ovonlng, by tho mombers of the Auck land Elocution Class.aßSlstod with musical selec tions by BBVeralmembors of St.! James's choir. This closs was established some Blx months Bgo by Mr R. S. Barry, and tho ontertainment of last night was intended to subsorvo a twofold purpose, viz., to afford tho public an opportun ity of judging tho histrionic talent of the pupils, and also to lend eclat to tho compotltion by tho latter for a prizo silvor medal offored by their in- Btruotor. The pupils had previously been allowed to docldo by ballot which of their number were most worthy to enter tho lists tor the trophy, and the verdict had boon in favour of Messrs J. C. Macky, A. J. Kntrlcan, Geo. Smart, and Robt. C. Macklo. The feature of the aifalr, therefore, was the elocutionary contest in which thoso gentlemen woro to ongoge. Mr Ales. Fleming ocoupied the chair, and with a few pertinent remarks opened the prootedings. Mr McCoskria tbon sang " Moot Mo in the Willow Qlen." Miss Maokay executed a pianoforte solo " Jessie's Dream " and Misses Maokle and McMillan, and Meßsrs McCoskrio nnd Entrican, rondered a quartette " The Sisters of the Soa." Tho fol lowing recitations were also delivered. •• The Hattlo of Waterloo," by Mr Thomas Maoky. junior; "Tho Burial of Sir John Moore," by Master R. Barry ; and "The Logood of Horatius," Mr W. WiUdlgg. Then followed the elocutionary competition, Mcßsrs vv. Cooper, S. X, Davis, Falconer, Snoddon, and J. M. Ged dis being appointed by the audience to act as judges. Tho piece selected for recital was " Tho Battle of Morgarton," and after each gen tleman had delivorod It tho judges pronounced Mr J. C. Macky to bo tho winner. Mr Maoky was accordingly presented with tho modal, but ho voluntarily resigned it in favour of R. O. Mackie, who, he explained, had mode tho most rapid progress since the Institution of the class, Tho remainder of tho programme was as fol lows ■ Keoltation, " The Battle of Hohcnlin don,"Master Swan; Reoitation," The Kxeoutlon of Montroao," Mr X, 8. Barry; duot, "Gathering Flowers," Misßes Mackio and McMillan: dia lokuo. from " Coriolanuß," Messrs J. C. Macky and G. Lawrenco; recitation, " The Bachelor's Comolalnt," Mr J. Smart; song, "Castles in the Air," Mies Mercer; recitation, " The Courtier," Mr McCeskrie: dialogue, from the comedy of tha " Helr-at-Law," Messrs J. Bmart. J. Sned don, and A. Stevenson ; reoitation, " Clarence's Dream." Mr Lawrence; song, "Twickenham Forry"MUß McMillan; recitation, "Woman's Curiosity," Mr A. J. Kntrican ; trio," Yo Shep herds Tell Mo." Misßes McMillan and Macktc. nnd Mr Kntrican. Mr Barry for his rocltation, tho Missea McMillan and Mackie for their duet, and Mies Mercor for her Bong were encored. 'J he passing of avoto of thanks to the chair man and tho singing of the National Anthom brought the entortainment to a close. Mr W. J. Kees very efficiently played the pianoforte accompaniments to tho varioas musical selections.

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Bo brief, for It is with words as with sunbeams; the more they are oondonsod tne deoper they burn."-SoUTHKY.

The man who takes well is the police* Tlie garno literai-y men shoot—The reed A loVe-letter is not the only writ of attach ment. The man Who had a fist thrust at his nose said that he was shaken to the scentcr. Webstor Was an (esthetic, because ho enthusiastically says in his dictionary that the verb " speak " is too utter. "Six Girls" is tho title oC the latest novel. It is expected tbat a sequel, entitled " Our Broken Gate," will be issued The Sail FranfiisCO mail, Which arrived In Auckland last Wednesday, was delivered in Wellington at 3.30 yesterday afternoon. The Southern portion was sent on At 5 o'cloofa , , Ldwyef to clieht: " U^od-bye, and keep your own counsel, Pat." Client: "Sure an' 'tis keepin' him I am ivev since I went to law;" , The lawyer and tllb doctor are the real highwaymen on tho roitd of life. The one takes your money, and the other your life. 'Tis'snid the oyster frequently gets into ft stew, but it has never been as yet reported that he jumped out of the frying-pan "»to the fire. Tobacconists have discovered that a little red label on a five-cent, cigar makes it worth ten cents. Smokers have not yet discovered tho lact. The Koglish Baptists arc about to send six more nii.ssioharies to the Congo River. The Rhenish Missionary Society is labor ing in South Africsiin Borneo, and in China with great success. The sale of Bibles has recently been Very large in Bulgaria, and there are signs, it is said, of deep religious intefest. A recent religious census taken in Prussia shows that that country contains 17,G45,4G2 Protestants, 0,205,130 Catholics, 363,790 Jews, 42,618 Dissenters, and 22,006 persons professing no religion. " I remember," said Brewer, •• I remem ber two young men who used to board at my house—they are both dead now," The crowd broke into a meaning smile, and Brewer wondered why they didn't wait for the funny part of the story to come. " That dog of yours flew at me this morn ing and bit mo on the Icg ( and now I notify you that I intend to shoot it the iirst time I see it.1' " The dog is not mad." "Mad! I know be is not mad. What's he not to ba mnd about ? It's mo that's mad."

" Ain't this a little high " asked a timid tenderfoot of a Deadwood tavern-keeper, who had cnarged him four dollars and a half for his dinner. It may be a little high," replied the host, fumbling with the handle of a revolver in the caßh drawer, " but 1 need the money." He got it. Two women were arrested recently with their husbands in a wood at Vinccnnes on a charce of lighting a duel. The husbands acted as seconds, and both women were wounded. They belonged to the lower classes.

SPORTING NEWS.

A.B.C. SUMMEK MEETING.— GENEKAL JENXBIKS

The following entrien and acceptances were received last niyht:—

Maiden Plate, of lOOsovs., with a sweepstakes of 20Qsovs. each, the amount accruing from sweepstakes to no to second horse. Distance, 1J mile—Walters' br f by Yattcndon-Fanny Fisher, 2yrs.; George's b f Tenarabra, 3yrs. ; Lennard'a b h Othello, 4yrs. ; Smith's blk I Lady, 2yrs. ; Lance's br f Cassivalaunua—Envy, ,'Jyrs. ; Walters' 6r f fffppocampus— Yatterina, 3jrs.; BucUian&'s \>i ra Miss Domett, 4yr». Handicap Hurdle Race o£ lOOsova., with a sweepstakes of 2*ovs. ea^li for accep tors, the amount accruing from sweepstakes to go to second liorf c. Distance, 2^ miles, over 0 nights oi hurdle!l.—-Bucivland's l>r r Ifard Times, aged ; Ellis' g g Lone Hand, a^ed ; I'ilbrow's b g Clarence, aged ; Gal lagher's b g liawenata, syrs ; Quick's b g Matau, aged ; 11. Shakespeare's eh g Hark away, aged; iiarr Brown's eh m Lark, aged. JKAIMVAY I'IjATE, of lOOsovs. For 2 year-olds and upwards. Distance, J-rotle. —Tenambra; McDonald's br h Foul Play, aged; Smith* b m Maid ot Honour, 4yrs.; Walters' bh Billingsgate, syrs.; Auckland's b c Smike, 3yrs. Dekbv Stakes—A sweepstakes of lOsovs. each, with lOOsovs. added. Colts, Sat. lOlbs. ; fillic?, Bst. 51bs. Distance, lj mile.—Farmer's b g The Squire, by Papapa —Hatred; "A'alters' br c Yattendon— Peeress ; Walters' br f Hippocampus—Yat terina ; Smikc, by Papapa—Una. Publicans' Purse of lOOjovs, with a sweepstake of 2tovs each, the amount ac cruiiiK from sweepstakes to go to second horsij. For 2-yenr-olds »nd upwards. Winner of Railway Pla c to carry 7lbs extra. Distance, 1 mile.—George's b m tflorence, 4yrs; Tenambra, Othello, Foul Play ; McDonald's eh h Badswortb, 4yrs ; Bates' b m Hilda, 4yr«; Maid of Honour ; White's b h Maori, aged; Billineseate, Miss Domett, Casaivalaunua—Envy, Para mena.

Selling Rack of 100 soys, with a sweep stakes of 2sova each added. For 2-year-olds and upwards. Distance, 1 mile and a dis tance. —Adams' br h Lara, aged, £100; Bobbett's br g Paramena, syrs, £200 ; Flo rence, £300 ; Lennard's b h Katcatcher, aged, £50; Taylor's ns br h Vampire, aged, £50; Banks'br g Rcwi, 4yrs, £200 j Bil lingsgate, £300; Mason and Vallance's eh h Randwick, 6yrs, £200; Buckland's br g Stanley, aged, £100. Grand Stand Handicap of lOOsovs. with a sweepstakes of 3sovs. each, the amount accruing from sweepstakes to go to second horse. Distance, 1£ mile. For 3-year-olds and upwards.—Lara, Faramena, Tenambra, Othello. Foul Play, Badswortb, Vampire, G. Bates' eh g The Poet 4yrs., Hilda, Rewi, W. C. Walsh's g g Director 4yrs,, Maid of Honour, James Roulaton's br h Ketriever 4yrs., Cassivalaunus— Envy, Maori, Bandwick, Billingsgate, Yattendon—Peeress, Miss Domett.

Tkk Midsummer Stakes o£ lOOsovs, with a sweepstakes of 3sovs each, amount accruing from sweepstaKes to go to the second horse. Distance, 6 furlongs.—Cap taiH Walmsley's br f Onida, Lady, Yotten don—Fanuy Fisher.

Auckland Plate of 150sov8, added to a sweepstakes of 3aovs each, the second horse to receive 25sovs out of the stakes. En • trance, 4sovs, to go to the funds. For 3-year-olds and upwards. Distance, miles.—Randwick, Foul Play, Hilda AValrasley's eh h Moonstone, 4yrs. Cassivalaunus—Envy, Maori, aged ; Yat-' I tendon—Peeress, 3yrs.

Stewards' Handicap, of lOOsovs., with a sweepstakes of 3sovs. each for acceptors, the amount accruing from sweepstakes to go to second horse. For 3-year-olds and upwards. Distance, 1 mile and a distance. —Lara, Faramena, Tenaubra, J. Lennard's eh h Kenilwortb (4yrs.), Badswortb, Vam pire, G. Baincs'chhVortcx (4yra), The Poet, Hilda, licwi, Maid of Honour; J, Smith's b c Tim Whifller, 4yrs, JKetrievcr, Cassi valaunus—Envy, Maori, Randwick, Yat tendon—Peeress, Billingsgate; W. Walters' ■br h Fiscatorious, syrs, Miss Domett, 4yrs. WEIGHTS FOR TAKAPUNA. KACES.

Handicap Hukdles.—Clarence, 12st. 41bs. ; Harkaway, list.; Hard Times, lOst. 71b8; Kawenata, lOst. 71bs, ; Takapuna Maid, lOst. 41 bs j Wizard, lOst.; Native lOst.

DKVONPORT Cup.—Randwick, 9st. ; Lara, Sst. ; Lone Hand, Sst,; Kenilwortb, 7st. lOlbs. ; Matau, 7st. lOlbs. ; Tim Whiffler, 7st. 81b«. ; Envy filly, 7st. ; Yattcrina filly, 7st. ; Moonstoue, 7at.; Harkaway, 7st.; Kawenata, 6st. 7lbs. ; Nigger, 6st. 7lbs.; Nebula, 6st. llba.

Stkeplkcha.se.—Clarence, 12st. 71 bs.; Lone Hand, 12st. 7lbs. ; Matau, list. lOlbs. ; Sportsman, list. 71bs. ; Harkaway, lOst. lOlbs.; Young Sledtncrc, lOst. 71b». ; Hard Times, lOst. 71bs. ; Kawenata, lOst. 41bs.; Newmarket, lOst.— Wm. Percivalj, liandicapper.

LATEST BETTING. AUCKLAND CUP.

[BY TELKOKAf H-PfiESS ASSOCIATION.] WfitLINGTON, Friday. The following are the acceptances re ceived to-night i— Wellington Cur.—Grip, Foul Play, Sir George, Piscatoriijs, Libeller, Lady Emma, Grand Duchess, Gorton, Peeress colt, King Quail, Louis dOr, Bad»wortb, Envy filly, Sir Tatton, Flour" deLys, Mist colt, The PaiDter, The Poet, Hilda. Fur ther acceptances are expected by post. CHKISTCHUKCH, Fiiday. There was a good attendance at the Amberley meeting to-day. HURDLES, 30sovs., was won by Young Duchess. AMBerley Cur, SOaovs., 2 miles and a furlong.—Talent, 1; On Dit, 2. The Joker, Don Juau, Farewell, and the Lad also ran. Time, 4tmns. Maiden Plate, 20sovs., was won by Tippin. NOBTIiERN Handicap, 30aovs.—Tippin, 1) The Joknr, 9. Ladies' PUUse, 20aova., was won by Talent.

There was a large attendance at the anni versary sportß to-day. Some 8,000 people wefe 'pteSenti The Three-mile Bicycle Kace was won by Searell with 325 yards start. Two-mile .Running Handicap was Won by W. J. Goodwin, 140 yards being his handicap. This waa a splendid race, Parish pressing him hard. A protest was entered. The Two-mile Walking Handi cap was won by L. I. Shaw, 200 yards allowance.

TELEGRAMS.

WESTPOIIT,

this day. lAT?Ti?C

AKJVluaax iv inc. \jn.n.x\un>3 EDWAIiDS. The steamer Charles Edwards left Gfoy mouth at 4.30 on Wednesday morniDg. When off Charleston a portion of the ma chinery gave way, the vessel was blown to sea, and only made the liuller this mom* fog Under sail. She was towed ia.

WELLINGTON,

this day.

PARLIAMENT FURTHER PROROGUED. Parliament has been further prorogued until Monday, the 13th February. CURISTCHURCH, this day. PROVINCIAL ANNIVERSARY.

Yesterday being the anniversary of the province was observed as a close holiday in the Government office?, all except tbe Post and Telegraph beiog c!o>ed. A special ser vice was held in the Cathedral, and the athletic sports in Haglcy Park were most numerously attended. Upwards of two thousand Sunday-school children held a picnic at Papanui. At night there was a grand display of fireworks in Hagley Patk, followed by a torchlight procession of the Fire Brigade. A Volunteer review will take place at Lyttelton. MAYORAL BANQUET.

\ . The newly-elected Mayor of Christchurch gives a grand banquet to celebrate his in stallation. Upwards of 150 invitations have been issued. Hia Excellency the Go vernor will be present. The Wilhelmj concert last night was a great success. ■ DROWNING FROM THE PENGUIN. During the return of tbe excursion steamer Penguin from Akaroa,a seaman named Wm. Gunn iell overboard. A life buoy was thrown and fell within two feet of him, but be neglected to seize it, and made for the shore. A boat was lowered, but failed to reach him in time. Gunn was drowned. He was a young mau, and joined the. steamer in Lhmediu on Sept. '2Sth latt. ' 1 AKAROA YACHT RACE. . I A. yacht Tacc at Ak&toa lVeg&tta josVet day open to all comers, Erst prize £30, i second £5, resulted:— Dove, H. Hutehin-' son, 2; ifari/la, Captain Butt, 2;, I Chance, MessTs Black and Blown, 3. Won easily. The double sculling and pair- ( , oar race were won by tbe Lyttelton Rowing C7ub. The cauoe race was won by tbe i I Canterbury (Crmstchurcb) Rowing Club. The Begatta was very successful. There was a large attendance, including abont 400 excursionists from Lyttelton.

BANQUET TO THE HON. J. BRYCE.

(BY TELEGBAPJJ.--PKBSS ASSOCIATION.)

WANG AN UI, Friday. A BANQUET to the Hon. J. Bryce took place last evening at tbc Princess Theatre. fcome one bundled and fifty guests were present. The chair was occupied by Mr Kobert Pharazyn, and the vice chairs by Mr F. B. Jackson, Colonel Gorton, and Mr John Morgro.

After tbe tsaal loyal toasts had been dis posed of, the Chairman proposed the toast of the evening, "The Hon. John Bryce." He regretted that he lacked the eloquence necessary to do it justice, but was glad to think those present knew Mr Bryce too well to require him to say much. Their strong affection and regard for Mr Bryce was due to the fact that though working for himself and family he yet found time to serve the public also, (Ap plause.) Throughout bis career, when in

connection with local bodies, and when

scrying in the volunteer force at an earlier period, hia one ambition always was to serve the public rather than himself. Allu sion was made to Mr Bryce's services as an M.H.R., and subsequently in the Minis try. Mr Bryce, who was greeted with pro longed applause, said tbat the peaple of Wanganui had been to his virtues over kind, and he considered the prescut recep tion another proof. He bad never put him self forward for public position unless in duty bound. Referring to the resignation of his Ecat in the Ministry he said the time came when his former colleagues realised bis policy as the only possible one, and asked him to rejoin and fill up tbe vacant portfolio. Alluding to the cause of trouble on the coast, he quoted Buckle, re the effect of scenery r.pou the character, and said he believed the scenery of this coast wes a great cause of religious frenzy. He instanced To Ua, the author of Haubauisra ; Motu, the author of another superstition, and several others, together with Te \V hiti, all living under the shadow of Mount Egmont. To'Whiti's frenzy was difficult to describe. It was much more potent ever his followers than any previous case. The natives for months together were carrying clothes to cover the bodies of those whom Te Whiti would restore to life. Ho ridiculed the statement to the effect tbat Te Whiti wished to take his grievances to a court of law. The idea never entered hi? head, and if mentioned he treated it with scorn. Tc

Whiti believed and taught his followers to believe that he was destined to the sov ereignty of the whole island, if not of tbe whole world. Having frenzy of this kind to deal witb, he recognised that tbe danger was extreme. They were at the mercy of a madman. All through the work had been carried oat with great firmness, and with no harshness, and no insult offered to the natives. He believed he could have met the natives with less force, but the result would be committing a great blunder, and would have been inviting bloodshed. Therefore he wished to augment the force by the volunteers. Had one shot been fired, though by accident, there was no telling where the bloodshed would have stopped, Men were wise after the event, and doubt leas said they knew there would be no war. Ho never knew that, and was sure there had been the utmost danger of it. Re ferring to the volunteers, Mr Bryce said ho thought their response to tho call of duty had a very large significance. It was New Zealand's misfortune to be colonised from many countries, which might hare resulted in the non-development of a national spirit. The gallant response of 4,000 or 5,000 volunteers proved that there was no lack of really national spirit in this colony, which would increasingly develop. While speaking on this point he would repeat what he had said iv commendation of tbem at Parihaka. Upon another subject he might be expected to say something. He alluded to the stoppage of Press reporters at Parihaka. He felt it his duty to exclude them lest an accident might happen to oc casion overt acts on the part of the natives and cause war. It had been said he wished to keep his proceedings secret. He thought tho charge absurd, while surrounded by several thousands of volunteers and 2,000 natives. He might mention an instance, showing his opinion that the risk of admitting special correspondents was not unfounded. He became aware that one of these specials at tbe boarding-house frequented by tbem declared it would be a good thing if Mr Bryce was shot through the head. Had this taken place, it meant the death of tho whole of the natives as sembled there. He should have been the meanest of men had the thought of criticism prevented his acting as he conscientiously believed was light. He again thankedthom for the great honour which they had heaped upon him. Mr Bryce resumed his seat amidst deafen ing applause, which had frequently inters mpted his speech,

THE RECENT BURGLARIES

CHAKGES AGAINST PLUMMEtt.

(YESTEBDAY CONCLUDED )

The following evidence taken in the charge of breaking and entering Mr Heath's shop in Symonds-street, preferred by the police BgainstF(re3.Pinmmcr, was held over from las,t evening's iesue :— T. B. Heatb, in answer to questions pot by prisoner, deposed that he had not made any boots similar to those produced during the last few months. Had made similar boots previously to that. He had a large number of two shilling pieces every Satur day night, and usually had more florins then th;.ii any other com. His brother re ported to the police that the money was stolen, but no mention was made of the boots. He did not swear that those boots were stolen from his shop, Never remembered a clcan-Bbaved man similar to one who would be an overseer on a railway construction contract buying anything from him. Did not believe that he ever sold the prisoner anything, but wonld not swear that He had not a very good memory for faces. * To Mr Pardy— He knew a few instances in which a man had bought a woman's boot for his own wear. Prisoner was not one of these.

George Hazel, fruiterer, of Upper By monds-strect, and neighbour of the last witness, deposed that his shop wag broken into on the night of Jane 26th, or mornine of the 27th, and about 10 shillings worth of coppers stolen. He was told that Mr Heath's and Mrs Wright's houses, the latter adjoining hie, had been robbed on the same night The houses wore all in a line, and anyone could go by the back to the three, by getting through or over the fences.

David Horwitz, furnitire dealer, Pitt, street, repeated the evidence given by him in the last case. He produced his book, and pointed oat that he bad made % mi; take in reference to the price of the chain. The price paid for them was 5a each, and not 4s (Al a* previously stated, making the total £114s instead of £1 12k Gd.

His Worship: Then the prisoner ia'right for once.

Witness: Yes, your Worship. Prisoner said he had been wronged by bo many witnesses that if the truth were only known things would take a very different complexion. Mr Pardy remarked that, according to tbe prisoner, no one was telling the truth but himself.

Messrs Hazel and Horwitz, and Con (tables Stratheorn and Bernard were ex amined.

Mr Party said he wished to call another witness, but as he was not present an ad journment would be desirable.. Adjourned till 10.30 a.m. to-morrow. The Court then rose. TO-DAY'S PROCEEDIKGS,

Frederick Plummer was brought op in answer to a charge of breaking into the house of Thcophijus B. Heath, on the 26th June, and committing a felony thsre,—Mr .Pardy re-called Mr Heath, who was ex* . omiued yesterday:—The prisoner stated that he was in witneai'a place about a year ago, and that a clean-shaved man came in at the time, and that be, prisoner, bought the boots. Prisoner could not have purchased the boots in November, because ■ they were not made then. Remembered seeing a quantity of florins in prisoner's possession. Had never received bucU a quantity from any person in payment—To prisoner: I never remember selling you anything.—This was the case for the proas* cation. ANOTHER CHARGE. The prisoner was then charged with breaking and entering the premises of Arthur UtibVnna'NV right, otSymou&s-ttnefc, acd committing a felony therein,—Mr Vat d\ opened wo case, itii stated that ou the 22nd May last, Mr Wright and bis family tetired to test, leaving their shop and premises securely fastened. Vwdng the eight some person or persons broke into the premises and stole cigarettes, a knife and papeT. A corresponding knife was 1 found iv prisoner's possession. Be would, however, strike oat tbc paper Irom the iv« 1 formation.—Prisoner: I wish it to remain. It is one of the most absurd of all the charge?, but an important point in my favour.—His Worship considered the matter of small importance.— Arthur Hobbina Wright deposed that he resided in Upper Syniomla-street; lived there in May last; Mrs Wright attends to the shop ; remembered Saturday, the 22nd May.at least he believed that was the date; be laid the iutormatim on the following Monday ; went to bed between Hand 12 . that night; he bolted the back, and locked ' the front door; did not bolt the sash window; it was very stiff, never troubled about it; arose at 7 the next (Sunday* morning; he noticed that the door leading from the sitting-room Into the back room was wide open; felt at once there was some thing wrong; found another door open; .went into the shop, left the money, the previous day's takings, in the till; never neplcct.dit before. There were about 18s in silver, and 5a coppers. Left the silver' in one box, and the coppers in another.. The money could be seen by anyone looking in the window. He missed the money, a ' knife, several pacicets of cigarettes, and, Bomo time after, a box of cigars, value 16s. Did not miss the cigars until three weeks after. It was a new knife, fattened on to one of Lockwood's cards. There Were six knives on the card, bnt only one was taken, I Had never seen prisoner in Symonds-street, 1 but. bad seen him at the Governor Browne Hotel. Never sold him any writing-paper, Hia house had since been broken into; exactly in the same way.—To prisoner: The selling price of the knife is 3s 6d.— I Prisoner: I gave half-a-crown for that knife. You get cent, per cent, then on your knives.—Witness:. That would not alter your cafe.—Prisoner: Certainly nob —Elizabeth Wright, wife of the last wit* ness, corroborated the evidence of her husband respecting the rob* bery and the missing articles. Did I not know the prisoner. Bid not remem- ■ ber selling any paper to him. The packet produced was similar to that in her husband's shop. Only sold one packet.— To prisoner: Often had to rice from a meal to attend a customer. She had a gray dress. Did not recollect being asked for a packet of paper ont of the window.— Prisoner: That'i wondrously strange.— Witness: Do not remember you buying any. Kept envelopes on a shelf. Did not remember telling you to help yourself to a ;•:',. bottle of girjger-becr. It is of no conse quence whether I wear more than one ring. —To His Worship: Did not Sell a packet of paper to prisoner.—Mr Pardy said lie did not charge the prisoner with stealing the paper.—His Worship: Then it is waste of time going any farther with this part. —Mr Pardy said that Mrs Wright had only sold one packet of paper. Prisoner bad said tbat he bought the packet found iv his house of Mrs Wright, and Mrs Wright said I she had sold it to a priest. The prisoner, then, must have been dressed like a priest. - Prisoner asked for the name of the priest—Witness did not know.—Mr Wright recalled.—Only had two packets of that kind of note-paper in his shop. One was taken and the other ■ left. —■ Prisoner: Your Worship, I shall endeavour to discover that priest, so as to connect the < whole thing.—William Stone Pardy, Senior Sergeant, A.C., deposed on the 23rd No* vembcr, ou arresting the prisoner, he found the small knife before referred to on Mr Wright's card in prisoner's vest pocket' hanging up in his bed-room. Found thft packet of paper in the house. Prisoner said he bought that in Mr Wright's shop. He laid the things together on the dteising table.—Constable John S. Bernard cor. rpborated Mr Pardy's statement as to find* ing the knife and paper. Prisoner askjo for the knife; was very anxious to get it. There was another knife which he might have bad, but prisoner wanted this par* ; ticular knife.—David Horwitz, furniture dealer, Pitt-street, deposed that the accused called at his shop on a Friday in May—Uio 27th, according to his diary. He spent 6* in purchesing goods. He paid partly > n coppers~3» in coppers, 5s in tilver.—Th« was the evidence for the prosecution. Committed fob Trial. The prisoner was asked if he had any thing to say in his defence.—Prisoner: No . defence is needed, but I may state that the ■ knife said to have been stolen was pur chased in Wellington in June, 1880, on thj night when Mr Fairclough played "Hamlet." It was altogether ,-»4j game of catching at shadows.-- Mr Pardy said if prisoner wished and would give the information as to where he bought the knife in Wellington, the police would render him every assistance.-- Prisoner said he was in the employ of _ the Hon. John Johnstone, M.L.C.aI thetimr. Be had no objection to tbe case being tent for trial. He should, however, like to find out the priest who bought tho pacer.—The prisoner" was then fully committed for trial, on the five separate charges, at the next criminal sittings at the Supremo Court.

The Union Co.'g 8.8, Wanaka should arrive about 7 o'oiook tomorrow morning irpmuja . South. She ia announced to return tMttor on Tuesday . - .. .-. '■■ .. 4

THE AUCKLAND EVEKJING STAK. SATURDAY. DECEMBER ll



Foul Play ..100 to 15 Konttworth ..100 to 8 Randwiok ..IWltolO Rewi .. ..lOOto 3 King Quail ..100 to 10 Othello.. ..100 to 5 Maori .. ..100to 15 Vortex.. ..100to 4 Yatapa.. ..100 to 3 The Poet ..100 to 15 Bads worth ..100 to 8 Hilda .. ..100 to 10 Lara .. ..100 to 7 Knvy 100 to 15 Peeress colt ..100 to 31 Moonstone ..100 to 6 Gilderoy ... 100 to 3 Kawenata ..100 to 1 Stanley.. ..100to 5

STEEPLECHASE. Clarence „. 100 to 50 Morning Star.. 100 to 10 LoneHand ..100to25 Hawthorn ..lOOioS Matau .. ..100to28 Rawenati ..100to 8 Sportsman ..100to 15 Y'ngSledmere 100to83 King Don .. 100 to 25 Harka way .. 100 to 10

DOUBLES. Foul Play and Kfinil worth and anything ..100to5 Clarence ik .. 100to3 Randwiok do .. 100to3 Rewi and King Quail do _ 100 to 1 uny thins ..100 to 1 Maorldo.. ..100W1 n thellodo ..lOOtolO Yatapa do ..100 to 1 Vortex do ..lOOtolO Kadjworthdo..l00tol ThoPoetdo ..100toI Lara do .. ..U0to2 Hlldado.. ..100to3 P«ereBscolt& Envy do.. ..100 to 5 ularenoetk ,.100to8 Moonatonedo .. 100to2 , Stanloydo ..100 to 2 GUderoy do _100tOl! Ita-vTcnsito do ,.100to 1 , Foot and Clarence 100 i to to S taken freely. I



Special Advertisements. 1 v a x up c n js d. i .Ex 'ZealAndia' aisd Loch Crek. 1 £JaRPET3, MAGNIFICENT PATTERNS Made especially for THE MELBOUKNK EXHIBITION, NEW PATTERNS LINOLEUM New Shipment IKON VENETIAN BLINDS, THB BLIM) 01* THE I'KHIOD. Those Blinds will not warp, and do not require repainting; ttioy are tho only porfoot Blinds made. NKW PATTERNS DRAWING-ROOM SUITKS. INSPECTION INVITED. W INKS AND pp ALL, - WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS, and carpet warehousemen, ■* Shortlahd-btbebt. TTJST B 8 U E 1 V JS D, Per Steamer, AND NOW BEING SHOWN, LATEST STYLES JN JVTiLUNJBi;y, jj£antles. JPichuh, JjAdies1 CJostumks. ij i CHILDREN'S COSTUMES, In Great Variety of Stylos and Materials. CIIIMJHKN'B AND LIUIKU' HOSIERY. JVJLILNK AND OIIOYOE, . QUEEN AND WKLLESLKY-STRKISTS, AUCKLAND. T3RELIMINAKY NOTICE. J. CULLEN (n&CENTMT FROM ENGLAND) Heupcctfully informs the Inhabitants of Auck land and surrounding districts that he has now Opened tho Promises, No. 250, Queen-street Kaet . with a Large and Choice Stock o( NEW' SUMMER GOODS, imported and purohased on the best cash terras, comprising General Drapery, PnntH, Laco and Muslin Cnrtains, DamasK and Cretonnes, Blankets, Flannels, Tioklugß, &0.. Millinery. Kibbons, Laces, Hosiery, Umbrellas and Sun Shades, Shawls, Mantles. Flohus, Costumos. Silks, Fronoh and Enffliah Dress Goodp, ombrocliiK all tho novoltiou In fubrlo and colour for tho present season. Ladles' and Gentlemen's Underclothing in variety, and a choice collection of fancy Goods BUitable for Christmas presents. Special attention is invited to the following exceptionally Cheap Lots, bought at a large per oontage off oost price for prompt cash, viz. :— 300 dozen Scotch Cambiic HundkorohiofH.from la Gd per dozen 100 pairs Muslin Harness Window Curtain;, from in lid per pair 200 Ladies' Costumes, from is 6d each 600 Ladles' Straw Huts, from 6}d each 300 Ladles' and Girls' Fancy Sunshades, from BJd eaoh 100 Ladles' Blaok Satin Sunshades, with Laco Borders, from 6b 9d eaoh 190 yards Superior Blaok Dress and Mantle Bilk, from :ts per yard. J.C.'has had business relations with the Beet Wholesale Houses in England, Ireland, and Bcotland for the past 25 years; and as hepnr pones to conduct his business on the most economioal principles on cash terms and small pronta he confldently assures those who may favour him with an inspection of his stock that it wiH(be found replete in the various Depart ments with New, Fußhionable, and Cheap Roods, and that ho will placo nothing beforo tho publio in print which shall not be oarried out in entirety and practice, N.B.—J. O. has secured the sorvioes of a First class Milliner, who hm had a long praotlcal Home experience, and has been engaged In one Of the first Millinery establishments in Auck land Binoo her arrival In tills Colony.



Speoial Advertisements. igIDOB ALEXANDER'S SPECIALTIES, FINK WATCHES I RICH JEWELLERY 11 CHOICE CLOCKS I! I At Lowest Fbichs I OG, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. QentraJj DrAPEKY WAREIIOUsHi» W. RATTRAY, 178, 180, & 182, QUEEN-STREET. THREE DOOKS BKLOW THE AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK, Oflors to his Cußtomera and tho Public the MO3T SELECT and NEWEST ABSORT MKNT OB" HOUSEHOLD AND FAMILY DRAPKKY. FOR THE HOLIDAYS. W. RATTKAY announces hia HOLIDAY COSTUME, just opened from London per Oriont steamer, trimmed In the latest Btyle, and a really good washing material, at only 15S. CD. FOR BIRTHDAY OR SKABON PRESENTS. LuNDON-MADK AND PARIS COSTUMES, up to 15 Guineas, For finish and elegance ot atjio.thoso Coßtninos.bulng made and Imported expressly to ordor, oannot bo equalled In this market. CHEAP CHRISTMAS GOODS. Superb Lambs' Silk Materials for Dresses. A Heavy Line of FANCY DRESS STUFFS bought very cheap, and will bo Bold at a price to command buy era. VSRY CHEAP HOLIDAY RIBBONS. 10,197 Yards of plain a«d ombke ribbons, At hair-price, from l}d por yard and upwards. LADIES' BONNETS AND HATS. CHILDREN'S AND ALL KINDS OF FASHIONABLE MILLINERY. BEST FAMILY CALICOS, COTTONS, AND SHEETINGS, 20 per Cent. Lota than Old Prices. HONEYCOMB QUILTS, very oheap; Towote, Blankets, Muslin and Lace Curtains, and all Goodu of this class very low In price, SPECIAL ATTBNTION Is now belnK paid to BOYS', YOOTHS'. READY AND MADE MEN'S CLOTHING. Little Boys' London and Colonial-made Sulta Of latest fashions, well cut and Rood finish all sizes. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CHEAP ALL-WOOL TWEKD3. GBNTLEMBN'S MERCERY ANB OUT FITTING. HATIt, HELMETS, CAPS, &C, In Great Variety. TO ILLIAM T> ATTRAY, 118, 180, AND 182, QCBKN-&TMHCT. «ar Note. All W.R.'a Goods ere marked In plain figures. W.R. will soil very cheap, Tho Cash Bnyer will find It to his advan tage to inspect W. Rattray's stook, ana receive good value tor hia money. All W. Rattray's regular Custo i mere will receive the bonofit of low j priced Goods. i NOTE THE NEW WAREHOUSE, THUKK DOORS BKLOW ' ■ THE AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK, QUEEN-STREET. /^REAT H I X I AT T INABURY & pO.'S. THE ENTIRE STOCK MORE OR LESS DAMAGED, QALE "JJ" 0W O NI WE MUST CLEAK OUT THE ENTIRE STOCK AT ANY PRICE, To make room for extensive repairs to B ulldl n ge, SHOP EARLY TO AVOID THE CRUSH. TjiROM p A X 1 S. Tub Most magnificent (JrbtonneS HvKit Shown in Auckland, Ex Orient Steamer' Garonne.' JIJBT OPENKD, And on Sale by OARLICK ft ORANWELL, T^ICEEL pLATED FRENCH AND HALF-TESTER TRON -nEDSTBADa, Very Handsome, and a Novklty, Just Landed ex Hermiono. LARGEST STOCK OF BEDSTEADS lIN AUCKLAND AT THE C ITY H ALL A R pAKLICK & riRAHWKLL, HOUSE FURNIBHERS. FANCY GARDEN TABLES. CANE LOUNGES FOR VERANDAHS. Black and White Wool Hearthrugs. TAPESTRY, BRUSSKL, & SrAIR CARPKT. CHURCH PEW SEATING, Very Nice, and Preferable to Cushions. GaRLICK & CRANWELL,



Special Advertisements T>ANK OF NEW ZEALAND. SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. Notloo is horoby glvonthatTUKßDAr, 27th instant, in appointed a Special Bank Holiday at the various offices of this Bank In Now Zealand. D. L. MURDOCH. General Manager, Auckland, Deoombor 17th, 1881. rpHE COLONIAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. , TUESDAY, tho 27th Instant, la appointed a Special Bank Holiday by this Bank, under tho " Banks and Bankors Act, 1880." GKO. COWIE, General Manager. QPECIAI Q A L E PIR&T-CLAS3 OIJMMEK QOODS. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. tar A GRBAT SALK TE» OJT DKATERY AND CLOTHING Will bo hold on tho promises of. J. COB6RAVE & CO., QUKKN-STEKBT, AUCKLAND, It will bo perhaps surprising to many that wo adopt tho prcßont course at this eooson of tho year, bat wo do it on principle alono. First: To counteract tho inftnonco brought to boar on tho publio in thoso extraordinary times, eooond: To glvo tho inhabitants tho boncilt o[ eomo vory extensive Shipments, as well as largo purchaaos mado at auotlon. And third: To lot tho people of Auckland boo whero they can got tho boat value for their money. Tho Duty on all Manchester Goods bolng ro duoed by 16 J per oont, and being largo purchasers lately, this reduotion will bo a groat boon to Housekeepers and tho publio in goneral. No Goods will bo Entered during tho Sale, CASH MU3T BK PAID FOR ALL PUR CHASKS. T nOSGKAVE & t^O,, QUKKN-STREET, AUCKLAND, A great many neuralgic msoosos, when aggra vated, become spasmodic, and it is in this part tioutnr stage or typo of tho disease that the groat molliller, known as Udolpo VVolfo's Schlodam Aromatic Schnapps, assorts Its supremacy. It Boothos tho nerves by its Kontly difluslvo propor tlOß, allays irritation by its quioling eilocta, and toning tho system, strengthens the organs, so as to perfect functional