SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

man w a -rim I TWB Evening. 1 13 HIGH WATER J To . morrow Morning. 1.10 BUNSET.-Thls Evening, 7.1 SUNRISE.—To-Monrow Morning. 4 40 MOON'S AGB.-Fu'lMoon, 6th, 1.53 am.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Gisborne, schooner, Skltmor, from Poverty Bay Opotiki. schooner, i filings, f.om Meroury Bay Kihcl, brigantine, Yates, from Oamaru Fairy, schooner. Davis, from Tairua Argylo, S.S., Crawford, from Whangarei

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY. 9 Josephine, sohooner. Yonlden, for BWMj" Bauoy Kate, Bchooner, Lewis, for Russell

IMPORTS.

PerEthelfrom Oamarn- «^ k »0S " t J g icka oatmeal, 1,750 sacks oats, 300 sacks wnoat, 100 sacks malt. , . Per aaate Cruz from Suva-lMbunohestaM, nns. 100 dozon pines, 6 bags kumeros, 10 Kogs aud 1 cuso molasses.

EXPORTS.

Per Rlngarooma for Napler-20 balf-ohMts ton 86 gunnloß and 111 mats sugar, 10 boxes reap, wffi potatoes. 239 packages sundries For> wriUngton-68 sacks oysters, 100 cases SSmen. SmKs potatoes, 30 boxes soap, 7 sacks m«_nu£B6paofiagessundries. ForLyttelton -3SK-^ioteWoslTo packages sundries. For Dunedln-30 saoks potatoes, 17 bogs pines, 23 packages sundries.

lirWABDS Coastwisf.— Sovereign of the Seas, from Tryphona, with 300 pOßts, 600 foot house blocks; flagift trom Tairua. with 21,000 fecit timber; Perseverance, from Waihoke, with ZSO buahela shingle; Lizeito, from Thames, with 30,000 feet timber; Devoron.from Kennedy Bay, with 21,816 feet timber; Opotiki, from Mercury Bay, with 26.000 leot timber. OOTWARDS COABTWI*F. — JOSephltlO, for Rusaell; Meroury, for Tairua; Perseverance, for Sandsplt; Lizette, for Thanieß; Paku, for Tairua; Nanoy, for Thames.

The B.s. Rowena left Hokianga for Auckland direct yesterday.

The steamers City of Cork, Lily, Kina, and Gemini, will bo Bold by publio auction at an early date. The brigantine Aurora has ontored out at the Cußtoms tor Sydney, m The brigantine Ethel left Oamaru on the 21st nat., and arrived in harbour early this morning. Light and variable winds, and fine weather i were experienced during tho passage.

The P.M.S.S. City of Sydney left Sydnoy for Anckland yesterday, and may therefore bo ex pected to arrive about Tuesday morning.

The Bcbooner Gisborne arrived from Poverty Bay this forenoon, with 18 cases ale, 150 pigs, 39G Backs malze,39 sacks fungus, 3 casks 0t1,35 fowls, 11 hides, 1 ton bones, 9 kegs butter, 26 packages sundries.

The s b. Coromandel will be laid up for Go vernment Inspection and alterations during the whole of the ensuing week. Arrangements have been made for the s.s. Rotomahana to inn two trips to Coromandel In her place, leaving Auckland on Monday at 10 a.m„ Coromandel at 2 p.m. for Auckland, via Thames, and leave Auokland again on Wednesday at 11 a.m., Bame route.

The s.s. Argyle arrived from Whangarei at 4 a.m. to day. Passengers: Mcsdames Anderson, Freer and 1 children, Mlbs Freer, Mons. Calon, Masters Holmes (2i, Messrs Atkinson, R. W. Cottle, D. MoMillan, Higgina, Mornaln, D. McLean, McCortney, Gribbon, Will, Jobson. Shera, and 3 steerage. Cargo: 42 bales and 12 bags wool, 110 saoks gum, 35 boxes eggs, 4 crates fowls, 6 tonß furniture, 13 kegs and 5 boxes butter, . sacks onions, 2 cases pigs, 7 sacks fungus, 1 piano, 20 packages sundries.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day. Sallod: Christina and Glenelg. Passengers: Messrs Farr, Maopherson, Lotoher, Christie, Canham, Houghton, Sanderson, Misses Morris and H tug. ___________________________________

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, Friday,

Mr R. C. Greenwood held a Bale of properties yesterday afternoon in the Albert Hah, by order of the owner, Mr Robert Graham, but the salo was not largely attended owing to its being nomination day, and other attrantions. The following lots were sold:—Lot 72, Panmure, £19, Mr Shepherd; farm, Waihoke, £290, Mr Truce; farm. Titirangi. £75, Mr Newberry; lots 30.31 and 77. Ellerslie, 7s per foot, Mrs Robinson; lots 114,115,116 and 117, Ellerslio. £51 each, Mr De Carteret; lots 118 and 119, Ellerslie, £02 eaoh. Mr Shepnerd; lots 120 and 131, Ellerslie, £69 eaoh, Mrs Robinson; cottage at Graham-town, -5-3, Mr Connell. The Ellerslie lota were post poned until the Uth instant. Mr Graham has instructed Mr Greenwood to form the Ellerslio gardens Into a limited liability company.

MISSUS HUNTER AND NOLAN'S WEEKLY REPORT.

Horses: A large number were again brought forward. There was good demand for Bhipborne horses »fa good stamp, but local horses of in ferior dcaoriptlon were comparatively neglected. A large number wore submitted by auction at tbe Durham Yards, and although bidding was Blow, moat of tho lots wero eventually cleared. Wool, Hides and skins: Previous to the second wool sales of the series the hides and skins were disposed of. About an average number found purchasers: Hides, at from 4d to 4}d;skins, from 33 to Ss 8d; pelts. Is to Ib 9d; woo), In small packages, from l\d to BVI, bales, from 7d to BJa; waßhed, from 9}d to KHd, scoured, UJd. Cattle: There has been an average supply of dairy and store stock, and a good one of fat boasts. There was no noteworthy alteration in value. At Newmarket, on Tuesday, dairy cows wero not so numerous as the previous week, and were only ot medium description. Stores were in steady demand, prices unaltered. There was scarcely the usual number of beasts yarded, and some of them wore of prime description. Bidding was languid, and 23s per lOOlbs was barely reached, while many good pens were Bold at 20s per lOOlbs for very exceptional ani mals. We quote dairy cows, from £5 to £8 153. Stores have continued at the came values dur ing tho mouth. Sheep: The number yardod on Tuesday was below the average, but there was no noteworthy alteration in value. Pigs: Dairy fed in demand, nnd sold well. At Remuera, on Thursday, dairy cattle were in less than usual number, but dull of sale at last week's values. Store cattle were in full numbers, and at late values. Fat cattlo were ln short supply—all Auokland fatted, medium and light weights. Prices at opening of salo were lower than hitherto, ranging from 18s for cows to 21s for good Bteera. but prices advanced as tho sale proceeded, and at close ot eale 21s the lOOlbs was freely given. Store sheep were numerous, but of indifferent quality; bidding was brisk. Shorn cross-bred ewes, with lambs, in low condition, mixed' sizes, brought 14b the couple. Fan sheep were in moderate number, and sustained lost week's values. Shorn wethers brought from 14s to 18s 6d each. Fat lambs were plentiful, but without alteration in prioe; host pons brought from 10s 6d to 13s each. A number of coarse pigs in low condition brought nominal prioes—not repaying the cost of aending to maraet.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

s Coal and Firewood Market. m at. — Newcaatle, market glutted (ship's oi,V«i careo 30a per ton; yard, 38s to far' BaTof Islands, at yards, 25a 64; :£"„» n -31 2Rs Od • ditto at tho mino, 12s; ship's Kffld Waikato, at mine, ss; In Auokland SS% to 22s • Taupiri. at mines, 6s 6d to 12a ; at 178 * .aa tn _:4s •delivered,26sto29a. Wangarei, foUowtog Bales hove been eneo c w STalTis o to*39 drS CtJaJ. £15 to £17; re- Tow ..Id. per lb Bd'; Banlk, 6s to 6s 6d. .... Ws . sft (heart) tfew ZoaUnd Palings, sft (sapi, iu».' 1 rf 12a; 6ft. 13s; m_m£f_f*S P{cooY Hobart £g& to.*^ X &' W* Town railß, 90s, selling -lHOtftg™!*, nn n • Town Yards, "br'iokb tat Whau,) 100 £2 5b : mW&lJ®}%____[Ua ; 3 inches, 9s; ta taohes tore) ,30s o,£%i B a_*ria Bd to 28; ground lime, la Bd. *

Mail Notice.

Mails will Close as Under.—

This Day. For Tairua, per Meroury, at 1 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Walpu, Whan garei, Tanglhua, and Mangapal, per Argyle, at 1 P.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 3rd instant. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wal, Seo., per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Waitara, New Plymouth, and Wanganul, por Maogregor, at 11 a.m. For Friendly Islands and Samoa, per Dolphin,' at noon > For Whltiangi, por Paku, at 3 p.m. For Tairua., per Maglo, at I p.m. For Tryphena, per Sovereign of the Seas, at _ p.m. Monday, sth Instant For Coromandel, per Coromandol. at 11.30 a.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per To Anau, at 3 p,m For Tairua, per Fairy, at I p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Wellington, at i p.m. 1 For Tauranga, Ohlnemutn, and Opotlkl, per 1 Glenelg, at i p.m.

Tuesday, 6th instant, For Taranaki and Southsrn ports, por Penguin,

at 8 a.m. Per 8.8. City of Sydnoy, as follows s- For Sondwioh Islands, United States of Amerioo, Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indlos, at 1 p.m. * For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money ordors registered letters, and nowspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters beating an extra fee of sixpence. In addition to tho postage, will be reoelved by the Mall Agent on board the steamer up to tbe time of sailing. This maU will bo duo ln London on Tues day, January 17,1832,

S. B. BISB. Chlel Postmaster. Chief Poet-olDoo. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

DKCKMBKIt 2, 1881.

V.M.C.A. Rooms—Mrs Bernard Moore on " Nursing," 7.30 p.m.

Ponaonby Hall — Christmas Sale of Fancy Work by All Saints' Ladies' Church Work Society, 6 p.m. Theatre Koyal—Mr Roes md City North Eleo" tors, 8 p.m. St. James's Hall-Dr. Wallis and City West I Electors, 8 p.m. 11 xcolslar Hall—Mr J. A. Tole and Edon Eleo'* tois, 8 p.m. Mr J, M.Clark's Committee, Committee Kioto, Hlgh-atroot, 7.30 p.m. I

Auckland Naval Brigade—Boat shod, 7 p.m.

Birth.

HENDERSON.-On the 26th November, at her roaldonco, Ponsonby, tho wife of J. Graham Henderson ot a son. LONQBOTTOM-On December Ist, at Albort Houße, Albert-Btroet, the wlfo ot J, L. Long bottom of a son.

Death.

COU LSON.-On the Ist Decombor, at Cross street, Nowton, Elb.al.oth Ooulson, wife of tho lata David Ooulson, aged 61 years. Tho fan ral will leavo hor rosldenco at 3 o'clock on Sunday. All are invitod. SIMPSON.—On Docember 1, James Simpson, aged 19 yea a. The funeral will leave his late resilenco, Craoroft-«treet, Parnell, to-morrow (Satur | day), at 3 o'olook. Frlouda ploaao aocopt this Invitation.

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1881.

For tho cause that lacks awli once, For tha wroDg that needs resistaac For the future in the distance, And the prod that we can do.

The struggle in City East i 8 the most im. portant, aa it will also bo tha hardest-fought battle of tho elections. Its interest is not merely local, for throughout tho colony tho event is being watched with an cagernsss that is given to no other election. Yet among a large body of the electors them selves—and those the most intelligent there is a fooling of genuine rogret that such a conflict Bhould havo arises at all. We do not hesitate to say that wo sympa thise most hoartily with that feoling. Nor do we even now fully understand the secret moving springs that have produced this unfortunate tournament. When it be came certain that the general elections would be held at an early period, and it was known that Mr Speight would retire to a district where his services might be most suitably employed, there was a general de sire that Mr J. M. Clark should become the representative of City East. The largo support which he commanded at the last election almost amounting to victory, not withstanding the prevalence of a great ad verse popular excitement, gave him so good a right to claim tho confidence of the electorate, that we should have viewed it as extremely bad taste for any extraordinary step to be taken with the deliberate object of shutting Mr Clark out of Parliament. Any attempt of that sort would have excited a very large amount of sympathy and support tor Mr Clark, and would inevitably have ended in the discom fiture of ita authors. A majority of the constituency was then, we believe, favour, able to the retnrn of Mr Clark as their member, and they would not have regarded with kindly eyes a scheme to disappoint them of their object. But it became authoritatively known that family and business matters wero likely to provont Mr Clark from going to Wellington. Many influential electors in City Eaat exhausted their powers ol persuasion in the vain endeavour to obtain fiom that gentleman a favourable answer, and they began to cast about for another representative. Only somo two or threo days before Sir George Grey Issued his address certain prominent gentlemen in City East _aw Mr Clark and received a final refusal. A few days after Sir George Grey had announced his candi dature, however, Mr Clark was able to state that the causes which beforo deterred him no longer stood in the way. When thia became publicly known, solicitations from Eden, Waitemata, and other constituencies poured in upon him, and he was offered a choice of several seats with a most excellent prospect of suc cess—in more than one almost a certainty. To all, he gave a firm refusal, with an inti mation that he would stand for City East if he offered himself at all. Mr Clark yester day explained that he was induced to change his mind partly because ot a feeling lot irritation against the Central Committee for bringing Sir George Grey to City East. We do not exactly see, however, why he should have bad any feeling in tho matter, when it was publicly understood that he would not be in the field, and still less do we agree with him that the candidature of Sir George Grey could be considered an in sult to any constituency. However, the final result ot these preliminary proceedings baa been that the electors of City East at last find themselves launched ioto a contest which a majority of them, if consulted, wonld unquestionably have sought by every means in their power to avoid.

In pursuit of our announced determina tion to review the pending contests with so much impartiality as our knowledge of the facta may afford, we have noted the circum stances leading up to tbo issue which it is now the duty of the electors of City East to decide. We need not stay to inquire further by what stages of development the problem has been created; it is there and must bo solved. Nor does any uncertainty obscure the natnre of the issue, . The occurrence of all the elections from ond to end of the colony on one day reduces tbe question to this—shall Sir George Grey be returned to the new Parliament or not? And it has been left to the electors of City Hast to cast the die. If they, by their votes on the 9th instant, declare against him, there is no door by which he can cuter, unless some admirer can be induced to sacrifice his own successes and labours. The most illustrious man among Auckland's long roll of past representatives rejected by the people who less than three years ago sent him in triumph to Wellington with a solid Ehalanx of sixteen supporters pledged to is principles and name; the man who, during the last six years, has exercised a greater influence than any statesman in the country upon its laws and constitution, and who is still a prominent figure in every speech, whether favourable or adverse, from the Bay of Islands to Inver cargill,—shut out himself from the coun cils of tbe colony—his offered advice and ex perience contemptuously declined; that is what the defeat of Sir George i_ rey means. We put the case aa it will be put both by Sir George Grey'a friends and enemies should he be defeated, and It ia a case that may well cause every elector to pause and think. We have been told that the con summation just outlined is one that has the support and favour of the mercantile element in the city. If so, we are hound to say that the mercantile clement, iv matters political, is singularly short - sighted. Auckland has a rather unsavoury reputa tion for kicking tho men it once idolised, and driving from their ser vice all who have the genius to make their voices heard on her behalf, and

individuality enough to create Violent enemies. Every public man who can be mentioned has passed under tho wave t>_ popular caprice. If wo now add Sir George Grey to tlie list, We shall Cover ourselvtes with ridicule and vontempt ill the eyes oi tho wholo colony, and shall raise Up against us accusing voices, to whicli we can Make but a sorry answer. There are in the South probably men who would resign to glVe Sir George Grey n seat, but with what different feelings will he then regard Auckland.? what a different spirit will inspire that voice now eloquent to plead our claims I The voice will still bo powerful—-only a dotard can suppose that the energy and spirit that burns tn Sir George Grey will be extinguished became the City East electors aro foolish enough to spurn thefi.—but ih whose interests will they be.enlisted 1 Can terbury and Otago do not treat men of mark so. The Macandrews, tho Halls, tho Moorhouses, the Rollestons—every man who has the genius to rise above the common leycl and light their battle., is sus tained by the steadfast lt.yi_.lty of tho people. Is it to be, that Sir George Grey shall go from among 11.1 to the tents of our enemies ? Looking simply to the most selfish interests of tho city, we feel that the act would be one of sheer suicide ; looking to th'o in tellectual calibre of some of the men we elect to represent us, it Would bo an act that would cover ourselves with shame.

We believe thoroughly that the Hall Go vernment have done good work for the country { but tho bitterest opponent of Sir George Grey cannot deny that their work has been better for having so active an opponent on tho front Opposition Bench. Nor could his place be equally well-tilled with advantage to the colony, and particu larly to Auckland, by Mr Macandrew, Mr Ormond, Mr Ballance, or any of tho other aspirants to tho Opposition leadership. It is a pity, therofore, that Mr Clark gave way yesterday to what looked Very like temper in nis charge that Sir George Grey would havo approved of the shooting of land-owners, and in tho petulant expression of a hopo that ho would succeed ia driving hitn back to tho Hawaii, from which ho novcr ought to have como. Angry words never yet helped any cause, and tho statement that was left nuretracted is as little in accord with public opinion ns tho otht! r one, which Mr Clark withdrew, was warranted by fact.

It has, howevcrt btten publicly stated that pledges enough have already been obtaiued in City East to achieve tho wish of those who want to send Sir Georgo back to Kawau. We cannot believe it; we feel sorry for both thoso who have made and those who havo received such pledges. Thoy bavo been given unreflectingly— pcihapß in haste or under excessive solicita tion. But the final answer has yet to bo made at tho ballot boxes, aud overy individual elector, beforo turning a hasty re solution into an irrevocable decree, must ask himself why he gives bis voice against Sir Georgo Grey. Is it that he has used bis great gifts on the side of wrong-doing and oppression } Is ft that ho has turned a deaf ear to tho ciios of the people; is it that ho has scorned popular rights and turned his opportunities to his own selfish ouds? If it is, why cast in tbe vote fearlessly. But if, on the other hand, an answer comes in the negative, and the elector Is bound to give response tbat the expulsion of Sir Georgo Grey from Parliament would silence ono who, however mistaken in some things, is always powerful m pleading the rights of tho great masses of the people, is a terror to wrongdoers, and in Opposition is a sleepless watch-dog with courago enough to grapplo any evil-worker however formidable, then let the elector beware lest he betray his trust, and, Judas like, bartor away hiß friend.

Wc determined to examine the candi dates to public favour in these contests un swayed by nny motive but a desire for tho public good. Wo havo honestly dono so in tbo case of City East, and regret that tho investigation has led us to a strong, unwaver ing conviction that the return of Mr J. M. Clark in the presont contest ia incompatible i with Auckland's bost interests. No ono baa a greater respect for Mr Clark than wo have ; nono would more readily assist him to a position which ho would ably Ml. Wo have need of tho services of men of good business ability and largo public spirit, Wo bilievo also tbat many electors will regret with ourselves the altered circum stances which have rendered it impossible to give consistently or wisely now that sup port which was freely offered to Mr Clark prior to the appearance of Sir George Grey iv tho field. But tho issue in City East vow is not a local one ;It Is national. And an indignity placed upon Sir George Grey by tbo people of Auckland would be co damnatory to themselves that no personal inclination could weigh with us to the ox tent of ono feather in declaring fearlessly, though we stood alone, what we believe to be alike tbe duty and the interests of the citi zens. Mr Clark has just received for the second time tho highest honour in tbo gift of the city, ln his Mayoral office, bis Chairmanship ot the Board of Education, his membership of tbe Bcaid of Governors, and other high public positions, he will still do good work for tbe people, and. ob tain an assurance that it is from no want of appreciation of his worth if the eloctors of City East find it incompatible with their duty to themselves and the colony just now to accept of his services as tbeir re presentative in Parliament. In the multi plication of responsible offices, Mr Clark has had more worK thrust upon him than the public have a right to expect from any one citizen. It is impossible that he can continue to perform tbeae duties well and yet bo absent from the city for at least four months in tho year. Sir George Grey has no other public duties to perform beyond those which would devolve upon him as a member of the Legislature, and Auckland is not so well endowed with capable public men tbat we cau afford to shut up against him a career ia which he has alroady dono much and may yet do still more excellent service.

Mr Gamblo, agont of tho Pacific Mail Steamship Company, is in receipt of a cablegram stating that the b.b. City of New York left San Francisco on 21st .November, being two days after time-table date, and is therefore duo here on Tuesday, December 13th.

Wo inadvertently omitted tho names of Messrs F. L. Prime and A. Clements, Justices of the Peace, who presided at tho Police Court yesterday.

The policy in the Union Insurance Com pany on Mr McCor micks stable was £250, not £850 as misprinted yesterday.

A meeting of tho creditors of Georgo Markio, cabinet-maker, of Hobson-street, was held this morning, when Mr Thomas Macffarlanc was elected trustee in the estate. The liabilities are stated at £300 odd, and the assets at nil.

The clay excavated from the foundation of the new Catholic Church at Newton has been deposited in Upper Queen-street, near the York Hotel, and tbe recent rain has had tbe effect of convening the mass into a veritable slough of despond. Residents in the vicinity have to wade to their homes ankle deep in mud.

Mrs Vi bite, of Adelaide-street, Freeman's Bay, considers herself greatly agrieved at the result of the case brought by her against John Miller in the Police Court on Wed nesday last. She says tbe language used was of the worst description possible, and yet not only was the case dismissed, but she was cast in £i costs.

The usual fortnightly meeting of tho City Schools Committee took placo last evening, Mr Harrison (Boresford-strcot school) for warded a letter from Mr D. Hargreaves, protesting against his children being operated upon by the Publio Vaccinator. Mr Gorrie (Chairman) stated that ho had already informed Mr Harrison that the Committee knew nothiug oi the matter, and certainly would not permit compulsory vaccination iv the schools. A letter was read from the Board ef Education, stating that Messrs Clark, F. J. Moss and T. Peacock retired from the Board on March 31st., and that in March next an election would be held for the purpose of filling the vacancies thus caused.

i A concert and dramatic performance in celebration of the annual examination of the Roman Catholic schools in Wyndham and Hobson-streets were given in the now school room, situated in tho latter thoroughfare. The building was crowded, the following clergymen being also present:—The Very JKev. Father Fynes, V.G., Very Key. Father Sullivan, and tbe Bey, Fathers Walter McDonald, O'Reilly, Golden, Riordan, and Downey, 0.5.8, Choice songs were very happily sung by Miss Halstead, Miss Avey, Miss Stevenson, Miss Staunton, Mr Jennings, and Mr Edwards, while instrumental selections were successfully performed by Misses Craig, Watson, Brennan, Hill, Lonergan, Knight, Lynch, and L. Walnut (piano), Stevenson (harp), and- Messrs Hiscocks (violin), and M. aud D. Sheehan (clar ionette nnd flute). The drama was " Aunt Maxwell's fieturn," the prologue being spoken by Miss Ellen O'Dowd, and the characters taken by the Misses OMeara, Dempaey, Brennan, Lynch, Hop kins, Robinson, Stevenson, and Barron. The singing of tho Gipsies' Chorus ("Boheo. ian Girl") followed by the National Anthem, brought the proceedings to a close.

A grand concert will be given to-morrow evening in the Theatre Royal, Mdllc. Muriellc, Miss Gribble, and Mr Gordon GooCh, K-.A.M-., will take a leading part aniong the vocalists of tho evening ; also Messrs Campbell, Marshall* and about eight other talented performers The programme is specially attractive.

Mrs Bernard Mcore Will give another of her useful lcCtu.'ea ou " Nursing" this ovening In the large room of the Youhg Men's Christian Association. Mrs Moote Will speak on infection and disinfection, treatment of cuts and sores, ftud poultices and invalid cookery.

Carpenters ahd contractors arc making CttmplaiUt of the petty depredations which take place wherever buildings are in course ot erection, Yesterday Mr Wilkes missed a pickaxe and some timber from a house that he is putting up in Bailey's paddock, Newton Road. He offers a reward for in formation as to tho identity of the thief;

The members of the Havelock Lodge will give a musical and dramatic entertain ment on Monday neXt, at the Temperance Hall, for the purpose of assisting the Hospital nnd Refuge Fund for providing sedan chairs, flower-vases, and fruit baskets for the inmate?. The programme is varied, including scenes from the "Honeymoon" and "Heir nt Law," in strumental duets, solos, humorous recita tions, etc. Particulars will appear in our next issue. The fruit mission service Of song will bo held ou SUuday afteruOon at the Hospital at 3 o'clock.

The penny time-table for December, whicli has been published, contains a largo amount of Valuable information regarding omnibus, steamboat, aud railway time tables. It may be obtained almost every where.

A commission of tho Presbytery of Auck land met at Pukekohe yesterday to ordain tho ißcv. T. W. V unn. The church Waa crowded to excess. Tho Rev, T. Norrife presided; tho Rev. A. Thomson was Also present. At the close of tlio services Mr uunn received a cordial welcome from the members ot the congregation. A soiree Waa liold in tlio evening, which waa largely attended. The Rev. T. MacKenzie Frazer preached, tho Key. D. W. Recs addressed the minister, ond tho Rev, James Bruco tho congregation.

Wc arc informed that the Thames volun teers iutend petitioning tho Coveriiment for compensation for the damage done to their own uniforms and private clothes while at Paiihaka. The regulation serge uniforms did not turn up at the camp till two days after their arrival, aud between the skirmishing and tho tarred haversacks, tho gay uniforms of the Navals and Scot tish were very much tarnished. Tho amount of tho damage is assessed at2ss per roan.

To the Editor: Sir,—ln your report of tho nomination for Waitemata, I am re ported, in reply to Mr Lamb, to have stated I was a supporter of the present Ministry. Such is not the fact. The question put by Mr Lamb was-" Will you mpport the Ministry or Opposition ?" To which I replied, "The position I took wai an inde pendent one—that 1 would not bind myself to any party; and that I should, if elected, endeavour to advance the interests of the colony and the constituency by the exercise of a conscientious nnd an intelligent rote," —EWEN W. I, ALISON.

To tbe Editor: Sir,—Mr Peacock, at his mooting last night, stated, in reply to a question relative to the cancelling of hotel liconsos, that a license could be taken away for misconduct only, and that licenses granted prior to the passing of the present Act wero beyond the operation of "Local Option " so long as hotels were conducted in conformity with tho provisions of the new Licensing Act. The 57th clause of the Act, howover, provides that a license cau ho taken away on the petition o(_ ten rate payers, irrespective of tho timo it existed and the respectability and public utility of the house. Candidates and electors ought to understand each other on these pojnta so as to prevent a misunderstanding in the future.—Yours, &c, ELECTOR OF CiTY* NORTH.

The anniversary soiree of the Parnell Wesloyan congregation was held in the Church last night, nnd was well attended. The following ladies presided at tho various t.iblcs, viz :—Mesdamcs Dennett, Harvey, Moriey, Laybourue, Nicholson, Thompson, White, and Carmicbacl, and the Misses Otwav aud Carmichael. After toa, the Key. Thos. Buddie assumed the chair and delivered thaoponing address. The Key. Mr Wntkins followed with one of his charac teristic speeches, pregnant with humour and Bound advice. 'Iho Key. Mr Aber netby (Paparoa), the Rev. W. Salter (Rus aell), and tho Rev. W. Slado (Kaglan) also spoke. Votes of thanks were unanimously accorded the ladios who presided, the speakers, and tbe choir. In the course of the evening Mr McKinley sang the solo, " Nazareth," and Mrs Kevitt also contri buted a song ia her usual finished manner, while several othor Bongs were rendered by Mrs Maxwell and others. They wcie all well received.

A very agreeable musical and literary entertainment was given last evening in the Ponsonby Baptist school-room in aid of tbe school funds. The Roy. Mr Cartor pro sided. The programrno bad been carefully compiled, and the various items upon it were, without a singlo exception, rendered in a highly satisfactory manner, while thoy were suttlciently diversified in character to maintain tho interest of the audience throughout. Miss Jackson sang with much sweetness " Darby and Joan," and in con junction with Miss A. Dcwar, gave a pretty duet, entitled " Friendship," Miss Owen contributed vory effectively the well-known aong "Half-Mast High," Mis 3 Lizzie Cobb, a very young vocalist, sang " Wait ing for Mi.," and Miss Brame rendered "Sweet Home," besides singing with her sister tho duet " List to tho Convent Bells." The vocalists received an unex pected addition to their number in the per son of the rev. chairman, who gave nn amusing imitation of Cingalese singing, Mr W. J. Rees played the accompaniments to the various songs. Pianoforto solos were capitally executed by Miss A. Dowar, Miss Shopherd, Miss Stanwell, and Mr Hartwell and Mr. Martin McDer motf. Miss Shepherd and Mr Hartwell also performed a pianoforte duet, Readings and recitations of an entertaining kind were delivered by Misses Katie Edmiuon, Ada Jones, Mabel Harris, Liziio Cobb, Mabel Farquhar, and Mr Acock, Mr Knight, and Mr Turley, and both in point of selection and successful delivery they proved superior to the average run of amateur elocutionary performances. After tho programrno had been exhausted, the Chairman, in a brief speech, expressed tho obligations of the teachers to the friends who had assisted with reading, song, or instrumental playing to enhance the pleasure of tho gathering, and at his invitation a hearty vote ot thanks was passed to them for their services. The proceedings concluded at half-past nine o'clock.

Mr Gradwell's concert in the Choral Hall last evening was.on the whole, vory success ful. Mrsßispham's two songs, " Beautiful Spring," and " Thou art so near and yetso far," wore rendered in the pleasing, unaffected manner customary with that lady. Mr Forth and Mr Corbett acquitted themselves satisfactorily in their respective selections ; and of Mr Gooch's singing it is only necessary to say that ho was in his usual form. The songs he sang being familiarly known to the audience, were rapturously received. Mr Gradwell's choice, "Enoch Ardcn's Dream," was given with spirit aud great taste, and well merited the encore demanded. Among the instrumental per formances the first place must certainly be given to Miss Amy Stevenson, whoso violin bolo, " The Harp that once through Tara's Halls,'' was indicative of great musical talent, and of cargful instruction. The young ladies who played pianoforte solos also distinguished themselves, and were applauded. Six readings and recitations by pupils of Mr Grad well's formed an important part of tho programme, and though perhaps they were somewhat too lone, they wore all more or less successful. The young lady who read the part of Hubert iv tho touching scene from " King John," evidently entered thoroughly into the meaning and spirit of the passages allotted hor. Tho same re mark hardly applies to the youthful reciter who gavo "To be or not to bo," although considering the profundity of the thoughts in that famous composition tho young lady did well. The lad who represented Mac beth -also deserves a word of praise. It is only fair to remark on Mr Gradwell's suc cess as a teacher of reading, which was plainly evidenced last evening, as on several previous occasions when his scholars have made their appearance in public. He has taught them to enunciate slowly and distinctly, to pronounce their words properly, and to place the emphasis in tho right place. Mr Gradwell has also, there can be uo question, performed another service, viz , that of laying the foundation for the appreciative Btudy of some oi our best authors. He has made Shakspere the reading-book in quite a number of the schools, where tbe great poet's works were unknown before. We have no doubt that many in the future will be grateful tbat they'.vcre ever under Mr Gradwell's tuition,

We notice that Hlickstep, the ped., has Challenged atty man in Auckland to run a mile for £25 a side, and the championship Of the province,

The following telegram was received from the manager of the Old Caledonian mine to-day:—" Seventy pounds picked stone trom stopo. Good gold still allowing.— T. B. Hlt-KS.'1

The heat generated at the City Last nomination yesterday led to a rather un pleasant contretemps at tho close of tho proceedings. Prior to the commencement of business Sir George Grey was introduced by a mutual friend to Mr Clark, and the two gentlemen shook hands cordially. Whell leaving the hall,' however, Sir George had occasion to pass through an ante-rdom in which Mr Clark was chatting with one or two friends. Seeing his opponent approaching, Mr Clark lifted his hat and extended his hand. Sir George Grey, however, drawing him self up, exclaimed, "No. I cannot take the hand of a man wlio said I would ap prove of murder. You|ought to be put out of society, Bir." Ho then passed rat. Aa a somewhat inaccurate account of this little opisode has been published in the "Herald," inadvisedly,, as we tbiak, for no good is gained by following public men into their private life, it is well that the exact facts should be given. The Above is we believe, a correct version of everything tbat happened,

Th? Star of Newton Lodge, 1.0. G.T., No. 4, at a meeting laßt night passed the following resolution, a copy of which was ordered to be forwarded to Mr Joseph Newman, the Chairman of the Committee of the Temperance Societies :—" Tbat the candidate recommended by the Committeo of tho Temperance Societies to receive the support of temperance voters, having been selected by the committee on account of their political opinions, and not on account of their opinions being favourable to temperance, this Lodge considers tbe com mittee has been false to the tiust placed in them, and refusos to accept its recom mendation." This Lodge has ii electors on the roll.

A coroner's inquest was held on Friday last at Gumtown, Mercury Bay, before Mr Robert Wigmore, J.P., on the body of Cor nelius O'Sbea, who was drowned on the previous day. After hearing evidence, the jury found that the deceased met his death by accidentally falling overboard while sailing his boat in the Waiwawa River, Mercury Bay. O'Shca wos a native of the neighbourhood of Mill-street, County Cork, Irefand, and was greatly respected for his steady and industrious habits.

Tho annual meeting, which brought to a close the first session of St. Andrew's Mutual Improvement Association, took place last evening. Several amendments of tho rules of the Association were propo.ed and assented to, after which the annual report and balance-sheet were read and adopted. The following officers for the cusuiug session were then elected :-Presi dent, Key. A. Carrick; Vice-Presidents, Messrs Johu Keid and John Blackman; Secretary, Mr James Tait ; Treasurer, Mr E. Buchanan; Committee, Messrs P. Oliphant, T. Prosser, and M. Gueryn. Votes of thankß to the retiring officers brought tho meeting to a close. It was an nounced tbat on Friday, 9th December, an entertainment would be held in tbe Lome street Hall, at which St. Andrew's choir would assist, and which would consist of musical and literary performances, followed by a new comedy.

The annual social gathering of the parishioners of St, Luke's, Mount Albert, and their friends took place in tbo public hall of the district last evening. There was a large attendance, amongst those present being a number of ladies and gentlemen from town. At the tea the trays were sup plied aud presided over by Mes dames Beck, Martin, Motion, Taylor, Thompson, Webster, Wright, and Stone. The Key, J. Haselden, who occupied the chair, opened tho concert with a short address, in the course of which he said that' the congregation worshipping at St. Luke's had so increased during the past year tbat it would soon be necessary to enlarge the chuicb. Addresses were also delivered by the Key. W, Tebbs (St. Matthew's), and the Rev. B. T. Dudley (St. Sepulchre*), while songs were sung by Mesdanios Tebbs and A. K. Taylor, the Misses Blades, Dakin, and McKay, and Messrs Llewelyn ana Shirley. A pianoforte solo was played by Miss M, Baker, a vocal duet was ren dered by the Misses Baker, and a recitation contributed by Mr J. Sloman. Mr J. Bollard proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies for the ample refreshment provided by them, and Mr A. K. Taylor proposed a similar vote to the speakers and musicians who had assisted. Both of these votes were carried by acclamation. The proceed ings ended with the singing cf the National Anthem.

A littlo fellow named John Mc \ulay, four years of age, was seriously injured in Albert-street about 5.30 p.m. yesterday evening under rather peculiar circumstances. Ho was sifting astride the railing opposite Messrs Chennside's furniture warehouse when a cab-driver named Bowden drove up to his own house, dismounted, and entered the dwelling, leaving the vehicle by the side of tbe footpath. During his absence a strange woman came along the street, mounted the cab, gathered up the reins, and set off tbe horse with a cut of the whip, She was unable to tarn the animal dexter ously, and the consequence was that the wheel' of tbe cab collided with the part of the railing on which the youngster was seated, caught his right thigh and stripped the flesh for a length of two aud a-half inches from the bone. Alarmed by the little fellow's agonised cries, the woman sprang off the cab and hurried away, while Mr Thomas Chormside, who had been a witness to the whole scene, ran to tho sufferer's assist ance. Mr Bowden drove them both to Dr. Hooper's and to Dr Dawson's residences, but as neither gentloman was at home Constable McDonnell had the boy removed to Mr Dawson's, chemist, whero his in juries were attended to. Mr Bowden then conveyed the patient home, and promised to pay all expenses incurred in connection with tho iujury. The woman who com mitted tho singular freak which led to the accident has not yet been discovered.

Our prize gifts this year will bo distributed on Christmas Kve as usual, in the following manor: —We shall begin to-morrow, and lesue to every purchaser who spends 5s and upwards with ÜB, a numbered coupon, of which we retain a duplicate, and each coupon will entitle the holder to one share for every suoh coupon; these Will be issued evory Saturday up to Christmas Kve.whena committee of tho oonpon holders will on that evening conduct the drawing of the prizes. In th is gift of prizes thero ia nothing to pay, as those who spend 5s with us will receive in the first place better value for their money than can be had else where, and in tho second place they will bo en titled to draw for tbe following substantial prizes :—Ist prize, a side of very prime dairy fed baoon, best in Auokland :2nd prize, a splendid dairy fed Christmas ham; 3rd prize, a fine rich Canterbury oheose; Ith prize, a big fat turkey ; sth prize, a line large mutton ham; Cth prize, 3lbs best tea. Wo have lots of good things for to-morrow.and aa we aell 20 per cont. below the prices Of othors, we antioipata a rush, there!ore ploaßO como oarh- to avoid tho onmtt and con fusion of the evening.—Auokland Provision Company, Right Corner Stall, City Market. A, Bkttany, Manager.

In addition to tho steamers already ad vertised lor salo by auotion on onr fourth page, Messrs K. Sc A, Isaacs will also offer the steamer Anne Milbank.

A great clearing-out sale of over £6,000 worth ot boots and shoes of every description, both English and Colonial, will bo sold during this present month. Oarrett Brothers is the only firm ln New Zoaland tbat Imports direct from tha homo manufacturers, also boing their own Tanners and Boot Manufacturers, that sells wholesale and retail,they oan sell 30% lower than any other house in tho colony. This is a genuine Bile and on>y for a month, intending purchasers for Christmas must call early.and if poesible.not wait for Saturdays, so aa to prevent crowding.— Garrett Bros., Wakefield-street, Auckland,— (ADVT.I

AFFAIRS ON WAIMATE PLAINS.

;by telegraph.—own correspondent,)

P UKGAKEHU, this day. THE ATTITUDE OF THE NATIVES. Your correspondent was in Parihaka last night. The natives yesterday were weed ing their crops on the sections sold to the Europeans, thus proving that no submis sion is given, notwithstanding tbe recent coercive measures. Some natives returned from Urenui for drays, but refused to load them with potatoes when asked to do so by the autho rities, which is another significant fact. The Parihaka natives were fishing yester day, and on their return presented some of the fish to the Constabulary.

CABLEGRAMS.

IReuter's Telegrams.j

LONDON, November 25,

The elections lor Brittany, in France, have been cancelled In consequence of the clerical candidate having advocated that the influence of the pulpit was injurious. Fresh elections will tako place. Another severe shock of earthquake Was experienced at Berne, Switzerland. Sir Alexander McDonald, Premier of Canada, delivered an important speech at Toronto, in which he ridiculed the idea of the federation of the Canadian Empire, Intelligence has been received of the wreck of the ship Jura, with the loss of 20 lives. The Jura was a .ailing vessel of 1,199 tons, built at Glasgow, in 1875, DISORDERLY SCENE IN GERMAN PARLIAMENT. BERLIN, November 30. Since the opening of the German Parlia ment on the 17th ult., debates of a dis' orderly and stormy character have taken place almost daily in the lteichstag. The Progressist members have made violent speeches, in which strong personal attacks have been made upon the Imperial Chan cellor. Prince Bismarck, in reply, has accused the Prdgessists of desertion from, and hostility to, the cause of the Left, and has asshrted that he haß in consequence been forced to seeK tho allegiance of the Centre or Ultramontane Party.

The debate in tho Reichstag continues. It is announced that the Prussian Govern ment has decided in view of the friendfy relations now existing with the Church of Rome to appoint a Minister to the Vatican, A proclamation declaring Rerltn to be in a state of siege has been further extended for twelve months,

The Chilians have kidnapped the Presi dent of Peru and carried him off to San -1 tiago. This caused angry feelings on the part of the United States Government, MARKET TELEGRAM. LONDON, November 29. Wool.—The sales progress firmly. Home buyers are purchasing freely, but Continen. tal demand is limited. Combing, washed, and scoured have advanced Id per lb. since close of last sales. Long staple, merino, light crossbred, have advanced Jd to Id per lb. New Clip.—Greasy has advanced Id per lb., Bince close of last sales. New Zea land Hemp.-Fine, worth £32 per ton.

ADDITIONAL CABLES.

THE "DAILY NEWS" ON THE

SEIZUKE OF TE WHITI,

LONDON, November 22. The "Daily Newa" has a leading article upon the success of Mr Bryce and the co 0> nial forces in the apprehension of Te Whiti and other agitators, and the dispersion of the assemblage of natives at Parihaka. The bloodlessness of the victory is noted with great satisfaction, and while a hope is expressed tbat the probabilit of a renewal of hostilities between the two races nas been crushed by the decisive meoaures adopted, the New Zealand Government is again exhorted to deal as generously with Te Whiti and his fellow fanatics as the cir cumstances of tho case will allow.

The assassin, Guiteau, continues to be tray extreme anxiety about his personal safety. The utmost possible precautions have been adopted by the authorities to prevent any further attempts upon his life.

The Government continue to pursue a firm policy In Ireland, and further arrests of seditious "orators have been made. The Irish suspects imprisoned by order of the Government under the Coercion Act have been put upon prison diet. Hitherto the funds of the Irish Land League have been employed in supplying them with food. It was, however, found to be a heavy drain upon the funds, which have now been relieved of the expenditure. The London brokers express themselves hopefully in regard tc the wool market, which they are confident will improve. Last night, while the Italian Parliament was sitting, a Sicilian entered the Chambers and threw a loaded revolver at the head of the Premier. ,The weapon grazed his face, but inflicted no serious injury, and did not explode. Tho affair created a painful sensa tion in Kome.

An extraordinary event betel the city of Kome last night. The gas supply was stopped, and the whole city was in dark ness. Whether the stoppage was the resnlt of accident or criminal purpose has not yet transpired, LONDON, Nov. 24. An animated tone pervades tbe wool market, and English and Scotch manu facturers are buying up large quantities of the staple. The tide of emigration to America has largely increased. New York is already overcrowded with immigrants from the United Kingdom, and as there is a dearth of employment for farm labourers, priva tion is feared among new arrivals, Kiotous proceedings took place at an election meeting for Londonderry. Several arrests were made. Another agrarian out rage occurred at Meath, whore a farmer has been shot for paying his rent. The Moslem inhabitants of Cyprus are indignant at the desecration of the tombs by Greeks. Kiots are imminent.

SPORTING NEWS.

(BY telegraph, prbss association.)

WANGANUI RACES.

WANGANUI, this day. The following are the nominations for the Wanganui Autumn Meetinc. Wanganui Cup. — Walter's Libeller, Blander filly, Peeress colt, Fiscatorius, and Grand Duchees, Mason aud Vallance's Fleur do Lys, W. Hate's Hilda, Tho Poet, The Painter and Zealandia, Owen's ,*ir George and Sir Tatton, G*. Fraser'a Louis dOr, Russell's Kincraig. -and Sydney, Leonard's Othello, Craigand Wood man's Sir Modred and Somnus, Jones's Uhikakarewa, Hon. W. Robinson's Grip, Salvage, and Envy filly, Chubbin's Wilber force, Brewer's Venture, Owen's Fathom, Jackson's Ely, Kowc's Blue Gown, Powdrill's Hailstorm, Cutt's Danphin.

■WANGANUI Stakes.—Grand Duchess, Slander iilly, Peeress colt, Libeller, Fleur de Lys, Hilda, The Poet, The Painter, Zealandia, Sir George, Louis dOr, Hincmoa, Kincralg, Kenilworth, Sir Modred, Somnus, Hilarious, Obikaka rewa, Grip, Salvage, Knvy filly, Wilber force, Venture, Dan, Blue Gown, Hail storm, Dauphin. Flying Handicap.—Libeller, Peeress colt, Grand Duchess, Slander filly, Fleur de Lys, Hilda, Sir Tatton, Sydney, Grip, Somnus, Envy filly, Lady Ellen, Hatanella, Astronomer, Dan, Ely.

MERCURY BAY RACES.

Tho following aro tho handicaps for Mercury Bay races :— Mercury Bay Cup.—Diver, lOst 41bs; Flora, 9st 2lba; Gum Town Native, Bst lib. Hurdle Rack. — Akeake, list 81bs; Blink Bonny, 10st 61bs; Gnm Town Native, 9st 21bs. Bushmen's Purse.—Diver, lOst 61bs; Flora, 9st 2lbs; Gum Town Native, Bst. W White ) T. McGregor | Handieappers. Acceptances for the Auckland Cup and Steeplechase close to-night at 8 with the secretary of the club.

AUCKLAND RACES.

Settling on tbe Ohaupo races took placo last night at Tattersall's Club, Occidental Hotel, and there was a great deal of busi ness done. The following were the quota tions :—

Straight out for Cup.—Bandwick, 100 to 8 offered ; Othello, 100 to 4 offered. Steeple chase : Baweuata, 100 to 10 taken; Matau, 100 to 15 offered.

Uoudlhs, Cup and Hubdlbs, — Badgworth and Agent, 100 to 6 off. ; Foul Play, 100 to 7 tk.; Clarence, 100 to 6 tk.; Grip aud Agent, 100 8 tk. ; Clarence, 100 to 8 tk. ; Othello and Agent, 100 to 3 off. ; Libeller and Agent, 100 to 5 off.; Foul Plßy and Matau, 100 to 6 tk.; Badsworth and King Don, 100 to 5 off. ; Stanley and Agent, 400 to 8 tk. ; Badsworth and Matau, 100 to 2 tk,; 100 to Btolo ou the field.

AUCKLAND SHAREMARKET.

December 2, Bank of N.Z.-Sellers, £22153 N.Z. Insurance—Buyers, 58s; sellers. 60s Auckland Gas-Buyers, £10 15s; sellers, £10 10s Thames Gas—Buyers, 27s 6s Union Sash and Door— £7 7a 6d N.Z. Loan and Mercantile—Sellers, £0 5a Moanatiiari G.M. Company—Buyers, lis Calodonian—Sellers, 20a Wattekaurl (extondea)—la; sellers, 10a Martha—Buyers, 10s; sellers, 15s Smile of Fortune—Sellers, 12s JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman,

AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB.

The tenth bi-annual sports, held under the auspices of the above club, will take placo to-morrow in the Domain Cricket Ground • the fust event starting punctually at 2 p.m. After a wintering of eight months the club comes out fresh and hearty, with renewed vitality and any number of new performing members, while all the old favourites will figure once more in their laudable endea« yours to add fresh laurels to those already won. The public may rest assured that they will havo a good shilling's worth and that the finishes in nearly every race will be close; as the handicap, pers will understand their duties, and are so intimately acquainted with the merits of the various performer", as to be able to bring thorn pretty close together at the tape. The committee have done all in their power to make everything rtm smoothly ; one great boon, to the ladies especially, will be the roping off oi the ground, so as to prevent any of that insane crowding to which Auckland sight seers are so much addicted, The Artillery Band will be in attendance from 1.30 p,mf and will discourse all the favourite airs from the " Pirates of Pcnzancei" Host Gallagher, of the Thistle Hotel, will minister to the wants of the inner man, and all that is wanted to ensure a success ful gathering is fine weather and a large attondauce ttt the public. I will no* endea vour to tip the likely winners of the various events, The first event I come to is the Maiden Race, for which, if he has taken any trouble with himself. W. Farqubtr ought to be a good thing, though Jack Webster will be there or thereabouts at the finish. In the Club Cup, the big event of the day, being three distances, viz., 100, 200, and 300 yards, Spry occupies the post of honour, going from tbe mark in each distance, an impost he has fairly earned by hia previous performances. He is far from out of it, and if fit and well on the day will make hia field go, especially in the two longer distances, as his slow starting tells against him in the short. The pick of the bunch is, without a donbt, J. M. Sibbin, to whom Spry can never give 6yds. in a hundred, while it is doubtful if he can pick np 10 and 15yds. respectively in 200 and 300 oa a flyer like " nipper." Davy is let in pretty easily, and if all he says is right, ought to win all three distances', but I am inclined to think Harry is doing a little bluffing, so I will place my final pick thus :J. M. Sibbin, 1; Davy, 2; Spry or White, 3. For the 200 yds. Hurdle Hand., cap, I am inclined to favour the chance of C. E. White (9yds.), and next to him should fancy the scratch man, Spry, with W. Sibbin, bang up. J, M. Sibbin is in this also, but if his chance for the Cup looks resy he will most likely be scratched for the Hurdles. In the Quarter-mile Handicap, there will probably be 10 or 12 starters, and of these, Webster (18 yards) has perhaps tbe best show, as he is well forward out of the ruck, and is a powerful young "rooster" with a fair amount of foot (in fact, I might say a large amount.) Sims and Brown are the next two I consider in it, and should be amongst the first three at the finish. The I,oooyds. Handicap is s race substituted for the usual mile. Waters' will win it, with Kinder and VonSturmer filling the places. The Siamese race, High Jamp, and Tug-of-War are not closed j; entries being received on the ground, Young Colohial.

CITY COUNCIL.

The fortnightly meeting o the Council was h-;Id last evening. There were present: Messrs ! Waddell (in the chair). Thompson, Aickin Montague, Hemtti, Fleming, Goldie, Offer, and

Crowther. Loans.—Mr E. H. Menzies, agont for a firm o( New Zealand financial agents, wrote offering to lend any sum from £60,000 upwards.—Laid on the table. .. NAnnK-STEKKT.—Mr J. W. Maunder applied tbat a culvert in this street rdight be lengthened. —Heferred to Works Committee. BsasßFOito • stbbkt.—Mr R. Peaoa wrote asking mat earth be removed from ln front ot his house, as he intended to erect a conorete wall. The coat of the work was estimated at £2.— Agreed that the work should be done. oTinwN Gkamt.—Mr D. A. Tola wrote an nouncing that a draft Crown grant in favour of the mayor, councillors, and citizens ot Auok land, for allotments 23 and 21, section 9, bad been forwarded to Wellington for the signature of tlie Governor.—Letter received. Kara. GAHAi-E Road.—Mr Thomas Faulder complained in reference to the cutting down of the lootpath, and asked that earth might be removed to allow passage of a dray.—Mr Ander son, engineer, appended a memo, to the effect that the contractor would out out right of way, 35 feet back from the street, and slope out under neath the blacksmith's shop, and also relay the drain across the street, tor £s.—Agreed that the work be done according to the surveyor's memo. Market.—Mr Slater wrote, drawing atten tion to the fact that some of the windows required frosting, while other repairs were nece6sary.— Keferred to surveyor to lepoit to the Finance Committee, said committeo to bars power to fence. Valuation.—Mr William O'Meara com plained that he bad been rated for an un finished house in Union-street, which would not be completed tor some time to come,—Referred to tbo .finance and General Purposes Committee.' NAvier Street.—Mr Edward Balgeant drew attention to the state ot the footpath ln front of his promises.—Agreed that the work be done according to the memo. Plant.-Messrs T. and S. Morrin wrote in reference to iho purchase of plant. They were willing to reduce the price of irregulars £3 per ton.—l he offer was accepted after some dis cussion.

Finances and General Purposes Com- i mitteb.— This Committee recommended, re I closing Kden-street to beach Koad—That as tbe ■■_ permanent level when fixed will allow ot a TS practicable gradient in this street, the Council § cannot accede to the request,—Adopted. -3§ HobsoN-fiTKKKT.—CrThompson presented am petition from 99 residenta ln Hit and Hobson- ; streets praying that the lower end of the latter street be out down. The petition was received and referred to the Publio Works Committee. H Public WobebCommittbe.—The Committee ■ reoommended (1) That petition from residents 1,3 ot Franklin-road, re grade from Union to ; ]sapier-Btreets, be referred to the Counoil. the H Btreets Committee to report; (2) That the Ooun- I oil deal with Heath's application re overtime ia > I High-street. Tbe Surveyor said there wen U greater dilHcultios than in other cases, In con sequence of tbe Btreet being very narrow, be ing obliged to uuder-pln the adjoining proper ties ; the weather being also bad ana skilled >ps labour not being easy to get. The minutes I were adopted, and it was resolved that £70 Of I the penalties be remitted.. --JM HABnooB Road Committee. — This Com- ■ mittee reported, in reference to the Harbour -,4 Hoard and oity Council Joint Committee Con ference, that they did not approve of the naoln- ■ tion, but would recommend that the Counoil .'gs agree to set apart 25 feet of Quay-street as a pub- . Ho wharf, provided that the Harbour Board ' agreed to pay one-third of tbe cost of maintain- Jl ing tbat street—Cr Thompson thought tbe Hsr- ■ bour Board Bhould pay one-half Instead of one third ot the cost ot maintenance.—After some y.4 discussion it waa agreed, on the motion ot Cr ■ Thompson, " That the three feet at the end of M the street be conceded, and stoat the Barbonr I Board pay half the cost of Quay-street" J Stbk.ts Committed.— This Committee re- :|j commended :-(l) That J. Young he offered £S 10« "$ on doing the necessary wort; in Grafton Road; , j (21 That a flight of steps with hand rail be ereo- ■ ted in Domain-street; (5) That a lamp be erected ~S in the Symonda and Wynyard-street righto.- ■ way, and the lamp at the corner of O Korke- at Btreet ba removed to the opposite side of the B .treat; (I) That an asphalt footpath be made ' from Government House gate to Choral Hall: '__ (5) That the levels of the lower portion of ■ /.ntnklyn Road be at onoe fixed; MS; Thatorl- m nalu be erected in Shortland street aast Wake- ■ fleld-atroet, junotlon of Wellington and Nelson | Btreets, and in the reserve, Freeman a Bay j (7) That the Surveyor report from time to time on I the seeuons of asphalt footpath in Queen-Btreet , ■ reouiring repairs, and that thereupon ti_ey be _\ replaced with asphalt The report waa adopted. ]■ Uppik UsioN-arßEKT.—Teoders for this ■ work:-W. Ktrby, £193 (accepted); Thomas 'M Kelly, £197; Hanks, SOS. Surveyori estimate, 1 ■ -52507 __m ALEXANDRA - STREET. - A. Magulrft /__soj,ljj Thomas Kelly (aooepted). -B876; Boblnson Bnd.ijj Gordon. £998. surveyor's estimate, £800. S Lamp-he «DB <25).-B- Tudehone, JS3S J JFowto «§ and Co., .33512s 6d; Paul and Bohenlr (Mscepteo), .JS Albert Pabk.-A. Watson. -34,871: D. Fallon. -.1,900; M. Uansgher. «,000; A. Sutoerlaod. ..ia £1,369; A. Maguire, £1,900; W. Blewdea (so- ■ __ cepted), £3,977. _. 1V . ... _.__,-. J:i Town Hail.—lt was stated that the repon/;^ would Bhortly be presented. ~ ~ , ::_A Wat*r Supply.—The Chairman saw tan.- ■-•| fourteen million gallons had been pumped o»r;-ia ing the last month. The Lunatlo Asjlum \__ taken one milUon Kallona-The aooountfor tM x,S quarter's supply was £119. ■ .. . ~,- ■.'■; annual Tenders.—lt was agreed tJJJaBm spocifloations for printing should be suDßUliea. . j Cui-Fsic Palace.—The consideration of thesa, y plans was deferred till next meeting. . Uppich Quken-btbekt. —Cr Herons n___W-\ "That the Surveyor be instrnoted when fora-,l^l, ing the footpath In Upper Queen street to wjl the same fixed at the permanent leveland wm? ..as sulliciently settled, to bo kerbed.ohannelleuiWW :js-, asphalted. —Themotion was withdrawn after .r some discussion.

CRICKET MATCHES.

A match will be played to-morrow between tbe 'J t Ponsonby and Onehunga C.O.s Ist eleven. ;'-^M drag wiU leave the Union Bank at LIS P-^IS sharp. The following are tha teams :-PopKjßSsll| C. S. Owen (captain), C. J. Owen, T. OraW, WWH ton, Done. Hall, Edwards, Farquhar. OlW|l| Marsden. Frmch; emergenoyJFountain;Jßsß":'' hunga: Brennen (4), Donovan, Patten, MurMWMB Sutherland, Hunt, Beavers, Barr; emergeno.. • Auckland C.C. v. Otahuhu CO.—A 'HaM 1 will prooeed to Otahuhu to-morrow, to tysSS_-___ clusiona with the local club. A lonMB-BM|S|H if drag will leave the Union Bank corner WsMS&MXM p.m. sharp. 'I he following will raprcwot AngjMg laud: Adams, A. Bealo, K. Beale, V.JjJJjjJBJI fc; Cameron, Cox, Cheeseman, Dewos, OHHWw ■ . ,t, Hold. .MmW A cricket match will,bo played io-nsattowsw-MW the w hau, botween the United Eleven W-l*KjlH|i the Whau U_ ion. A drag will leave the U™«||l Bank at 1.15. The following are the BMIHHH of the United :-Thwaites, Sadler, Hold^g,H§|l Mol'ormaok, CromweU, Shove, Carr. SoMMt George (2), and McPherson. -ffl

THE AUCKLAND'EVENING STAR, FRIDAY. DECEMBER 9.



Wholesale. Retail. a. d. s.d. a d. a. d. Bntter,fs,lb 0 7-0 8 Milk, quart 0 4-0 0 Boat dairies 0 0-0 0 Batter, fs, lb 0 8-0 10 Butter, Bit, lb 0 8-0 0 Butter, salt 0 10-O 0 Cheese (local)0 5-0 0 Cheese (col.) 0 8-0 0 I Do., Cant. 0 i }-0 5 Eggs, doz... 13-0 0 Eggs, doz. 0 0-1 0 Lard, lb .. 0 0-0 10 L__rd. Ib (Una) 0 7-0 8 Fowls, eaoh 2 6-3 0 Bacon and Hams, Ducks, each 2 6—3 0 Provincial 0 7—010 Geese, eaoh 5 0—7 0 Canterbury Hams Turkeys .. 5 0—7 0 and Bacon (In Bacon,lb.. 0 10-1 0 Cloth) .. 010H 0 Hams, lb .. 1 0-1 3 Bread, Jd to lid per 21b loaf Jams, per ease, 5 doz, 36a 6d to 37B 6d Butchers Meati Retail.

UoBBtlngBeet - .. - _. 0 5to0 7 Boiling fleet .. 0 4-0 0 Mutton, hind-quarter.. .. - 0 4 - 0 0 „ fore-quarter .. ._ .. 0 2J — 0 0 Iamb, fore-quarter 1 3 6-5 0 ,, hind-quarter/ " " PorkandVeal .. - - .. - 7 Steaks •- -.06 — 08 Chops and Sausages ... « •• 0 5 — 0 8 ' Tallow best (wholeaalel-mutton, 32b ; mixed,, 25s to 30a. *" FLOOB MARKET. Wholesale. £ a. d. Bunerflne Flonr, Bilk dressed, per ton.. 1210 0 ISeFiour,ditto, houaohold ..£11108-12 0 0 Adelaide, per ton _ .. - .. 15 0 0 Oamaru, per ton ...._„ 12 0 0 Dunedin, per ton JJ 10 0 Canterbury, per ton - 1110 0 B-anTMtoilsacks included): £5108-0 0 0 Sharps, per ton _ £5 10a-5 15 0 Cabin bread _.-._- .. 18 0 0 Oatmeal.. ... .. ... - *J2— 1310 0 Pearl Barley - - - - «U-18 0 0 Hay and corn Market. Wholesale. B. d. B. d £ B. £ b Maize (8yd.) 4 0-4 2 Hay me'dow, .. OaL) 0-0 0 ton pressed 5 0-6 0 .. (Film) 0 0-0 0 Lucerne, do 6 0-6 10 .. (Coast) 0 *0-0 0 Straw (load) 0 18—1 10 Oats .. ..2 6—2 0 Chaff .. ..3 10—4 10 Wheat (fowl) 3 6-3 9 Hay (oaten) 5 0-5 10 Potatoes, nominal.



b. d. 8. d. 8. d. b. d, hvlze (scarce), 6-0 0 Lucerne owt.7 6-8 0 bushel ..i 9—3 3 Oaten, ditto 6 0—7 0 tats, ditto ..2 0—6 6 Straw, ditto 3 0-4 0 Iran, lOOlba 6 6-39 Chaff, ditto 66-60 (Theat (fowl) 3 0-0 0 Potat'es.new 0 1-lb lav. cwt. ..6 Wheat seed 5 6—6 0 S_a_BS.-R_taiL



B. d. a. d. e. d. b. d. Ryegrass ..8 0-0 0 Cocksfoot, bl.G 6—7 0 Kalian,do. ..7 8-8 0 Trefoil, lb. 0 7-0 0 Red Clover.lbO 11-1 0 Ratatoil, lb. 16-0 7 IVhlte Clover 1 0-1 3 T_a_ot_iy,lb. 0 7-0 0 Alsvke. lb ..0 0-1 3 Lucerne,lb. 1—0 0 OowgraBS, lbl 2-1 3 Rape, lb ..0 5 0 0 wroblnaoks in quantity, 3s 3d to 3s 6d each lorn sacks, 8s to Ss 6d per dozen. Fenoing wire -108. 6 7 And 8. assorted, £16 lOstO «17 per ton



Special Advertisements. qP E CI A L O AL E or •piRST-CL4BS QUMMER QOODS. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. t_r A GREAT SALE 1E» or DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Will be held on the premises of J, COSGRAVE & CO., QUEEN-STREBT. AUCKLAND, It will bo perhaps surprising to many tbat we adopt the present course at this season of the yoar, but we do it on principle alone. First: To counteract the Influence brought to bear on the public in theso extraordinary times. Seoond: To give the inhabitants the benefit of some very oxteiwive Shipments, as well as large porohaaeß made at auotlon. And third: To let the people of Auokland Bee whoro they oan get the best value for their money. The Duty on all Manchester Goods being re duced by 161 Por cent, and being targe purohaserß lately, this reduction will be a greot boon to Housekeepers and the publio in general. No Goods will be Entered daring tbo Bale. CASH MUST BE ~PAID FOR ALL PUR CHASES. T /COSGRAVE & riO., Queen-street, Auckland. 178, 180, AND 182, QUEEN-STREET. CENTRAL DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, THREK DOORS UKLOW THE AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. W. RATTRAY Is now holding his MAGNIFICENT SHOW OF NOVEL TIES FOR THE SUMMER SEASON. His NEW WAREHOUSE has been fitted up to as to ensure the greatest convenience to the public. SPACIOUS SHOW ROOMS, with every modern improvement, are a special feature in the Now Estabiienmenu W. RATTRAY'S New Summer Costumes Are both Fashionable and Stylish. LADIES' COSTUMES in very rioh Cashmere, trimmed with Broohe Satin. Ombrr Satins and Satin Cords in the Newest and Most Tasteful Stylos. THE MOTHBR HUBBARD COSTUME, for Walking and Morning Wear. MANTLESI MANTLES« MANTLKS A splendid assortment of Satin Mantles. Cashmere, Silk, Lace, and Fancy Mantles, in great variety. MILLINERY I HATS MILLINERY 1 MILLINERY I AND MILLINERY I MILLINERY I BONNETS. MILLINERY! LADIES' FASHIONABLE CAF3, UNDERLINEN DEPARTMENT. (This Stock has been largely increased, and W. R. is pre pared to exeoute Wedding and Layette Orders npon the shortest notice. DRESS DEPARTMENT. A Complete and Entirely New Stock in Llgh and Dark Shades of summer Materials WASHING FABRICS ln Great Variety Some Very Choico Patterns ot PLAIN and FANCY GINGHAMS FANCY RIBBONS AND TIES LACES in Now Shades, Chenille Nets, tec India Muslin and India Hand-sewn Embroidery THE SCHOOL GIRLS' UMBRELLA Ladies" Sunshades, Satin and Fancy. MORLEY'S HOi-lERY IN THE BEST MAKES. Ladles' Spun Silk Hose, new shades Ladies' White and Unbleaohed Cotton Hose, from 6d per pair Ladles' Coloured Cotton Hose, Irom Is per pair The New Double-kneed Cotton Hose in Grenat, Navy, and Black Children's Coloured Hose, from la per pair W. RATTRAY S enormous sale of Gloves enables him to buy with great advantages to his Customers, nnd he has an immense variety to choose from. JUST OPENED, the New Undressed KID GLOVES, in black and dark colours. MAN C HESTERS AU W. Rattray's GOODS. Goods are now marked Family and House- in plain figures, hold Linens, Tabl- W. Rattray will sell tags, Towelings, very cheap. The Caah Sheetings, and Buyer will And it to hia Calicoes. a 'vantage to Inspect American Twill and J-W. R's Stook, and Cambrio Calicoes, receive good value for splendid make and his money, finish. AU W. R.*s Regular Window Nettings Customers wUI receive and Curtains. the benefit of Low- Splendid Cretonnoa, priced Goodß. Sec, Sec J CLOTHING AND GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING. 200 Geelong, Tweed TROUSERS and VESTS 21s The Kaiapoi Tweed Suits, made up specially for Boys and Youths, vory suporlor Boys',Youthß", and Men'sSTRAW HATB,lslld o ents' China silk, Merino, and Folt Helmets, &o 250 Gents' Fashionable Tweed SUITS; tow, price 90s 150 Men's Sydney Tweed COATS, 19s Bd rrjr illiam jy attray, GENERAL DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, 178, 180, and 182, Queen-street. pKIJCKETI pRICKETjI LAWN TENNIS I LAWN TENNIS 1 The undersigned have just received from England, per s,s. Rotomahana, ceicket bats, balls, stumps, leg Guards, Gauntlets, Nets, Cricket Rulbs, Cricketers' Guides, Scoring Books, Tennis Nets, Poles, Rackets, Balls, Tennis Rules, E. PORTER & CO., QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, Auckland. Sharland's Manufactures grape saline, j An kitervesoino and Slightly Aperient Tonio Grape Juice Salt.. It purifies the Blood, clears the Skin, ' Relieves Headaches and Indigestion. A teaspoon!al ln water makes a Pleasant Sparkling Draucht. Price, 2s 6d a Bottle. IMPROVED LIME FRUIT JUICE, HIGHLY CLARIFIED, fbee from all impurities, Ib 6d Reputed Quart Bottles FRUIT JUICE SYRUPS. These are prepared with LIME FRUIT JUICE. Guaranteed Pure and of Fine Flavour, la Bd Reputed Quart Bottlee. LIME FRUIT CORDIAL, Fine in Flavour and Quality, Is Bd Reputed Quart Bottles. FINE DALMATIAN INSECT POWDER. KOMA, A PREVENTIVE TO THE BITES OF THE MOSQUITO, la Bd a Bottle. CJHARLAND & CO., IO Apothecaries' Ball T. & JEL C O O X E, FURNITURE, BEDDING, AND CARPET WAREHOUSE, 123, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, Adjoining Bank of New Zealand. We invite the attention of Ladies and Gentle men about to furnish to our Large and Well selected Stook of Drawing-room, Dining-room, and Bed-room Furniture; Japanese Sow Blinds for Verandahs; Iron Bedsteads, Kapok Bedß, Bolsters, and Pillows; Spring Mat tbasbes, of superior quality, at reduced prices; a large assortment ol Oane seated Chairs, veran dah and Croquet Chairs; Patent Spring Roller Blinds, all sizse; Wardrobes, with Plato Glass 1-anola; Marble-top Waabßtands ■ Borne Very Superior Bedroom Suites, tn Mottled Kauri ; Toilet Ware, Buperior double sets, with sponge bowla; Goatskin Hearth rugs, in White, Black, and Grey, at moderate prices; Door Mats, a few very superior Oriental Fibre Mats just opened, easily kept clean, and very durable; first-class Hair Mattrabbkb. The greatest attention paid to the packing and forwarding of orders from our country cus- : tomers. Catalogues forwarded poat free on application. Liberal Discount to Cosh Purchasers. All Goods dollveredfreoln town. T. & H. COOKE, UENITUHE, MN^AND CARpET 123, QT7«EN.STREET, I Adjoining the Bank of New Zealand. ] i



Special Advertisements. rpO-MO BROW (SATURDAY), We shall bring forward, and.lnolnde In thia Cheap Salvage Sale, SOO MEN'S SERGE SUITS, 27/6. worth W: Also, 100 BOYS' BANNOCKBURN SUITB, From 13/6. On MONDAY we shall bring forward some THOUSANDS OF REMNANTB, TO BE ALMOST GIVEN AWAY. Samuel Coombes & Go,, QUEEN-STRKET, NEXT AUOKLAND HOTEL. Tjl R 0 M T> A" R 1 S. The Most magnificent Cretonne^ Kver Shown in Aooklalkd, Ex Orient Steamer' Garonne.' Just Opened, And on Sale by GARLICK & CRANWELL Nickel Plated french and half tester Jron Bedsteads. very handsome, and a novelty. JUST LANDBD, BX Hbbmionb. largest stock of bedsteads in auckland AT THE r«TY TTA__li A ROADS. pARLICK & {IRAN WELL, HOUSE FURNISHERS FANCY GARDEN TABLES. CANE LOUNGES FOR VERANDAHS. BLACK AND WHITE WQOL HEARTH RUGS. TAPESTRY, BRUBSKL, & STAIR CARPET, CHURCH PEW SEATING, Vehy Nictc. and Pn_. s-khauls to Cubhionb. GARLICK & CRANWELL p R E A T jmlßl. AT JjINABURY tt Co.'S. THE EH TIE X STOCK MORE OR LES£ DAMAGED, QA L E 1J O W ONI WE MUST CLEAR OUT THE ENTIRE STOCK AT ANY PRICE, to make room for extensive repairs to Buildings SHOP EARLY TO AVOID THE CROBH. 1 U ii X VPEN ED. Ex 'Zkalandia' and Loch Cube.' Qarpbts, magnificent patterns Made especially far THB MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. NEW PATTERNS LINOLEUM New Shipment IRON VENETIAN BLINDS, The Blind or the Pebiod. These Blinds will not warp, and do not require repainting; they are the only perfeot Blinds made. NEW PATTERNS DRAWING-ROOM SUITES. INSFECHON INVITED, WINKS AND ET ALL, Wholesale and Retail cabinetmakers and upholsterers, and carpet warehousemen, SHOBTLAND'STbEET. Q ■p TTUGHES, IUNIOB, House, Land, Estate, and Financial agent and valueb, Vulcan Lane (next Oooldental Hotel). Money Invested on First-class Security Mortgages and Leans negotiated Rents and Interest collected. Insurances effected Valuations of Real and Personal Estate Several Villa Residences for Sale, from £300 to £1 200 iulldlng Allotments In Snbarbs, from £10 eaoh Country Land, from 5s per aore _' „ __ Wanted, Allotments at Stokes's Polnt.Monut Eden, Whan, and Remuera Persons wishing to acquire property are In. vlted to inspect my Lists YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO~ OIATION. 00-inbb or wsLLESMY and i_tß-»rßTß__Bnrs Reading Room, Comfortably Furnished. All the Leading Papers on the tables. Subscription, 2s 6d per quarter. The Llbrnrr contains (up wards of 2800 vols, in the various departments of Literature Subscription, 2a Cd per quarter. Tea and Coffee provided. Employment and Boarding-house Register-. Meeting for Young Men on Tuesdays, at 7.30. Evangelistic Service, Thursdays, at 7.30. Bible Reading and Prayer, Saturday, at 7-30. Bible Class, Sunday, at 3 p.m. Strangers and others (especially Young Men) oordlaUy invited to visit the Rooms, where all Information may be obtained. Open from 8 a,m. till 10 p,m.