SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

tiT/in rniTim J 'J'his Evening, 11.57 HIGH WATLR^ To . mon . owMorn i n j f> _ SUNSRT.-This Evening 7.1 SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, 4.10 MOON'S AGE,-Laat Quarter, 3rd, 2,35 a.m,

ARRIVALS.

TO-BAY. G'enelg, s.s., Stephenson, from Tauranga "Wellington, s.s., Amodeo. from Russell Omapero, s.s., Mcintosh, from Dunedin

DEPARTURES.

LAST BVEXIN'O. Jonß, s.s., Johnson, for Whangarei

IMPORTS.

Per Omapcro from Donodin and intermediate porta—so tons pig iron, 32 blocks atone, 110 sacks flour, 1071 sacks wheat, 170 sacks oats, 11 cases bacon, 30 wheels. 129 sacks maize, 1071 sacks wheat, 38 coils rope, 10 hhds and 30 barrels ale, 13 coses gasoline, 31 cases meats. 52 sacks grass seed, 99 cases whistcy, 25 cases rum, 10 sacks beans, 100 sacks manure, 250 cases jam, 70 foiiler tubes, 10 sicks beans, and a largo quantity sundries. The P.M. s.s. Australia may bo oxpected from Sydney about Monday evening or early on Tuesday morning next. The barque Loch Urr, having ballasted, sailed into the stream yesterday afternoon; there to await orders for future procedure. The s.s. Southern Cross, from, the South, is oxpectcd to arrivo at Onehunga to-morrow. Tho Wanaka (at the Manukau), from the South, Manapouri, from Melbourne, via South, and Hero, from Levuka and Suva,-will probably put in an appearance on Tuesday. Th 9 e.s. Qlenelg left Tauranga a* 4.30 p.m. yesterday, and arrived in harbour about 7 a.m. M-day. PasßEanßers—Mrs Muroh, Mrs FriettJ, Mcsjts Klngsford, Batnar, Piummer, Bishop, Goodman, and Kov. iffalhsr Binstald. Cargo— 30 bales wool. 20 casks talow.fl bundles skins, '7 toßa luggage. The s.s. Wellington arrived from Russell and Northern ports at 0.30 a.m., with 160 sacks gum, 31 bales aud 8 bags wool, 5 tons sundries, and _ the following passengers:—Misse3 Wilkinson, and Morgan, Messrs Hoag, Sharpo, Penny, Ramsay, Morton, Wilkinson, Richards, Hansen, Mannors, Ireland, Davey, Bell, and 5 steerage Tho London cargo for tho ship Ashmoro is coming to hand bo rapidly that she will pro bably be ready for sea about the 20th instant. She has already loaded 1,500 cases gum, 1,000 bale 3 wool, 100 casks tallow, 160 bales flax, soo tons manganese, 150 tons cobra. Another 1,500 cases o£ gum havo yet to bo shipped.

ARRIVAL OF THE OMAPERE.

The o.e. Omaparo; 603 ton?, Captain John Molntosb. arrived from the south at 11.15 a.m. to-day. Sho left Duecdin at 2 a.m. on the 23rd ultimo., called at Oamaiu, Lytcleton, Welling ton, Napier, Gteborne. aad Taursng-j, leaving the latter port at 10 p.m. on too let She ex. nerlenced flno weather to Napier, thence to Bast Cape strong northerly wind and sea, from thence ti arrival, fine weather. Passengers: Her. Burrows, Mrs Wilkfo, Mrs Sparrow, Mr S. Bhuli, Mr W. Graham, Miss Prothepoe, and 8 steerage. We are indebted to Mr Peroy A, Macmeikan, purser, lor late files, passenger Ust, and bAjovo resort.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Tattbakoa, tbis day. Arrived : Gleneig, from Auokland, 9.10 a.m.

Mail Notice.

[ M4SI3 -mix, Otosa as Dhdbk,- THIB DAT. i For Wflterford asd Tauranga, via Thamee, per Rotomahuns, at i 30 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahaua, at 5 p.m. Monday, Ith December. For Waltara, per Maogregor, at 8 a.m. For Worgoparopara, per Proiiretß, at 11 a.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 1.30. p.m. rror Westport, por Omapora at 3 p.m. For Wbitiauga and Upper Mill, por Douglap, at 3 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotiki, per Wellington, at 1 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa. and Monaonul, and Friendly Inlands, from Wa ngaroa, per Glenelg, at 4.30 P.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 6.30 p.m. Tuesday, sth December. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 8,30 a.m. For Walwora, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m, For Taranaki and Southern ports, por Wanaka,, at 1 p.m. For Russell and Kawakiwa, per Manapoutl, Fo? ,n Sandttloh Maads, tlhltefl States or Araerioa, Canada, British Columbia, Central end South America, and British and Forelfln West Indies, atl p.m. ■ For United KinHdom eaA eontlnent ot Europe, at 1 p.m. „■:■_.__ For money orders, registered letters, and Newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee pt sixpence. In addition to the postage, -frill be rooalved by the Mail ARetft Oh board the steamer up to Ihe tlmo ot sailing. This mail will be dno In London, on Mon day, January 15th, 18SS. N.B.—ln future, additional mails for offices on tho Wairoa, KaipafA, botWcOn Holcnsvillo arid Dargavillo, will bo closed at this offloo every Friday, at 3.30 p.m.: return mails will bo re ceived every Monday, at 7.30 p.m. , A Money Order and Savings Bahk Oilloo is now open at Whitiangi (Moroury Bay). Si B, BIS 3, Chief Postmaster, Chief PoajMiffloe, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc,

DISOEMDEH 2, ISS2. Abbott's Opera House—Juvenile Opora-Bouffo and Pantomime Company, S p.m. Theatro Royal—Farewell P6rforniance of Mr Jem Muco: Wrestling, otc, 7.30 p.m. Y.M.C.A.-Dovotional Meeting, 7.30 p.m. : SociiSfei LittiSrairoFransaiso: Soirdo Mxrsicale, 7.30 p.m. American Novelty Hall, Qaeon-street—Exhi bition of Paintings of Egyptian' War, 7 p.an to 10 p.m.

Birth.

LEE.—On November 30th, tho wife of Mr John Lee, of Holensvillo South, of a son.

Marriage.

CLKA.L-SMITH.-On 2lnd November, by the Hey. Mr. Gur, John deal, second son ot Kll Oleal, Ponsonby. to Mary Ann Smith, eldest daughter of John Smith, lato of Tannings.

Death.

WO 3D WARD.—On December Ist, 1882, athar parents' resldenoe, Wakefleld-street, Mabel Kllon, infant daughter of J. and I. Woodward, aged 6 months.

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

Tor tiis cause that lacks assistance. For the wrong that needs reslstanci For tho future in tho distance, And the good that we can do,

SATURDAY. DECEMBER 2, 1882.

Thk Native Minister's letter to Wahanui, sent after the failure of the negotiations with Tawhiao, was, it appears, a rather adroitly worded document. Mr Bryco en deavours to fasten the whole responsibility for the failure of the meeting upon Waha nui's shoulders. He says :—" Tawhiao was willing to accept the liberal terms I offered to him, and it was you, you yourself, speak ing for Ngatimaniapoto, Who prevented him doing so. The responsibility of that now rests with yon, and whatever the conse quences may be, you will have to bear them." Then he alludes to the effect which Tawhiao'a assumption of sovereignty has upon the criminals living under bis protec tion. By placing himself outside the Queen's law be prevented the proclamation of the amnesty authorised by Parliament last session, and asks:—"lf the hand of the law descends upon the culprits, who will they blame? They will blame you." Mr Bryce next reminds Wahanui that his desire, at the Whatiwhatihoe meeting, to go 1 into the causes of the war was unwise, be cause "the Ngatimaniapoto were as deep in that trouble as the Waikatos, and, this being so, should not the name punishment have fallen upon them as upon the Wai katos," The letter proceeds to Inform VYahanui that the country in which the kingite tribes reside cannot iohg remain closed to travellers for three reasons :— First, because all the rest of Now Zealand is open to the public by roads and railways, and the jclosing of this part of the country is a sign of enmity. Secondly, because the Government own large blocks of land near Mokau, and it is unreasonable to suppose that they will con sent to t>3 denied access to their own lands; and thirdly, because the construction of such public works will greatly enhance the value of everybody's land through which they pass, as well as benefit others, both Maoris aud Europeans." In conclusion Mr Bryce. Bays he is still willing to asjisk in making proper arrangements, and will, if desired, meet Wahanui to confer upon the subject; and he asks that "the contents of this letter be communicated to the people, so'that they may know with whom the fault lies if troubles hereafter come upon us." When he received the letter, Wabanui returned to consult with Tawhiao, but has yet returned do answer. From private sources, however, it is known that he does not like being saddled with the responsibility which Mr Bryce is endeavouring to place on his shoulders, Nor does he, or the other land-owners, care to give the Waikato tribe any interest in their lands. Mr Bryce has picked put the tender spots in the Kingite organisa tion and pricked them sharply. lie reminds the Ngatimaniapotos . that they have escaped a punishment that was justly their due; that their conduct in preventing Tawhiao from accepting the Government offers keeps the terrors of the law hanging over all unpardoned offenders, 1 and that they are eugeged in a vain task that must fail and cause trouble to all concerned. On the whole, the letter is ■ a judicious one, and should have a salutory influence, If Tawhiao had been a man of character and decision, he would have made the best terms he could for his own tribe with the Government, or else have obtained positive guaranteesfromtbe Ngatimaniapotos for the recognition of the Waikato'a interest in the lands on which they are now squatting. Having failed in that, he bids fair to fall between two stools. Maintaining the simple habits of bis forefathers, that would have been a matter of small consequence; pork, eel?, and potatoes can never fail him. But Tawhiao of late years, has cultivated a penchant for European luxuries. He makes frequent appearances at the Alexan dra hotels for his meals, and is fond of whisky. These are appetites that will make his self-chosen poverty painful, none the less so because of the recollections of golden opportunities he has lost.

The Eev. S. W. Baker, Premier of Tonga, Is expected to arrive from Fiji by the s.s. Hero on Tuesday. Yesterday was " vaccination day " at the Hospital, and there was quite an interest ing muster of babies in arms. Dr. Philson was the vaccinator, 1 here was a very fair house at the Opera House last evening, the dress circle being better patronised than on any previous evening during the season. Suspicious circumstances have transpired in connection with the recent burning of the Cheltenham Sawmills at Fielding. The New Zealand Insurance Company offer a reward of £50 for the conviction of the perpetrators of the crime. Herbert Augustus Slade, the champion wrestler of New Zealand, is an Auckland native. He is 28 years of age, weighs 15 stone, and is an extremely well built man. For the last 12 years he has resided at Timaru. Recently he has been receiving instructions in tbe noble art of self-defence from Mr Mace, who believes that he is the coming boxer of the age. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Mount Eden Domain Board was held in the City Council chamber yesterday, Messrs T. Thompson (chairmao), Biidgman, Harper, Lawry, and Pottor being present. The basiness was but of slight iuterest, inas much as it consisted almost wholly of the passing of accounts. Some reference was •made to the prevalence of the thistle nuisance, and it was agreed to have the weeds grubbed out before they ran to seed. A man has been engaged for the purpose. It was stated that the furze has already been removed.- ,

The directors of tho Union. Sash and Boor Company have made a call of £2 a share.

At the annual meeting of Tattersall's Club, held last evening, at the Occidental Hotel, a highly satisfactory report was sub mitted. The officer.'! were re-elected,

In our notico of the bee-crates used and recommended by Mr Elliott, of Mercer, it should have been stated that these bee crates are made by the Sash and Door Company, from a pattern, we believe, which was given in the "a,B.C. Book on Bee-keeping," aud which are generally considered to ba the best in the market,

A service of song will be given to-morrow afternoon on the Hospital lawn for tho benefit of the inmates. A select choir will be in attendance, under theguidauce of Mr Ryan.

A man named Henry Haylett, iv tlio em ploy of Mr JKogors, of Papatoitoi, came down to town yesterday to receive treat ment at the Hospital for an injured fore finger, resulting from au accident,

The little boy, Dubio, who sustained severe iujttry through falling hova it ladder yesterday, was a littlo belter last evening. He lay ail night almost unconscious and is still in a very precarious state.

A meeting of the Coursing Club was held last evening at the Thistle Hotel. It Was decided, as the date fixed tor the aanual meeting in tho rules was not suit able, to poatp3ne the meeting till February next. Tho club is in a good financial condition.

An athletic entertainment under tlio auspices of Mr Jem Mac, retired champion boxer of the World, will take pitied at the Theatre Royal this evening. Prizes will be given to every amateur who will e:say a bout with tuo glov< s, foils, or a trial of Btrcngth and skill iv the wrestling ring. Slado and Macs will have a " set-to " with the gloves during tho course of the even ing.

The programme of Herr Schmiti's forth coming benefit concert appear* on the fiist page of this issue and in drawing attentiou to it wo would merely remark that its attractive character coupled with a recol lection of tho great services which the hciic ficiarc has rendered the cause of music in Auckland, should not fail to ensure a crowded house,

"M." writes complaining of tho nuisance caused by some of tho hawkers of fish com mencing their rounds at about 5 a.m., and making a most unnecessary and unearthly noise, disturbing sleepers at our hotels and houses, and particularly invalds. " M." suggests they should be licensed and not allowed to make oarly day hideous at their own svt eet will.

Wo learn that the pieces in preparation for the last of StJMattlicw'sEntertamments for this soason are in active rehearsal. A crowded houso ought to r. vt-ard the exer' tions of the compauy on this occasion, of Which we feel little or no doubt, especially seeing that the members arc neatly the same as those that were so successful last year.

An Advent course of sermonsisannouueed to be preached by the Incumbent of St. Matthew's on tho four Sunday evenings in Advent. Tho numbers of the scries are entitled respectively, " Change," " Hop?," " tfealization," "Kejoicing." This courso ought tocommandsonteattection, especially the first ono to-morrow evening. "Change," which will deal, as we believe, witn some of tho conirovorted points of doctrine now prevalent in the church.

A concert will take placo this evening in the V.M.C.A, building (Wcllsley-sticet entrance), in connection with tho French Literary Society, Tlia p'ogutmnlo pre pared for tho occasion is of a hyh'y attrac tive character. It comprises songs by Mrs Goldstein, Miss Clayton, Mi s Btaunton, and Mtssrs Kocs'ng, George, Jennings, and Villeval, a duet by M»SBM Leedham and George, a recitation by Mr W. J. Napier, pianoforte pieces by Mrs Goldstein, Miss Campbell, Miss E. Stevens, and Messrs Keesing and Cosgravc, and an instrumental trio (violin aud piauo) by Masters M., S,, and S. Levy.

Although the locations and positions of tho officers of the Nativo Laud Courc have not yet been gazetted, wo learn on excel lent authority tbat tbe following will ba something like the distribution of oilicea .■— Mr W, BridsoD, registrar at Wellington; Mr J. C. Q. AusOd, Registrar at Wan ganui; Mr W. Grey, Registrar at Gi-> borne; Mr F. E, llamlin, interpreter at GUborne. Mr E. Hammond succeeds Mr A. J. Dickey as Registrar here, and tho following will probably compose the local statt of clerks :—Messrs H. F. Edger, J. Mackenzie, R. Jforoumati, E. B. Dicksou, G. F. H. Blayda.". Interpro'-crs: W. Swan;on, janr., 11. H, Lawry, and J. Davis,

tho business at the Police Court this morning, before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., K. M., was brief, and toon oier. One by one the drunkards wero called in, until tho number reached four, One was an elderly citizen, formerly in a good way of bttsincsa Queen street, and who, with two others, was fined in the orthodox sum of ss. Ono man presented a sad faco to the Court—crt, bruised, and dirty, aud as this was his for tieth offence, ho was ordered to pay a higher penalty than hia companion iv degiadanon. A protection order was granted to Mrs Jauo Hayward, wife of Win, K. Haywanl, up holstersr, for the protection of her hard earnings from the hauda of her husband who had become an habitual drunkard. Tho poor Wonlan'a general demeanour needed no other evidence in corroboration of her unhappy stato of married existence,

The services at St. Paul's Church to morrow will be of an instructive nnd pleas ing character. The Rcr. Mr Alloway, of the Auckland College, will preach the morning sermon. In the afternoon the children's annual flower service will bo held, each child bringing a seasonable oiler ing of flowew. His Lordship the Bishop of the diocese has kindly consented to deliver an address to tho ,'young people on tbis interesting occasion. The posies will be collected and, after tho service, sent to the Hospital for the pleasure of the patients. In tho evening the Rev. the Incumbent ef St. Paul's will preach a special sermon on " The Formation of Bnbits," a subject of much importance to young porsons whose habits are not yet formed. Such subjects are always useful and stimulating. The collections at the close of each service will be in aid of the Sunday-school,

William George Garrard collected a big audience in the Temperance Hall last night, and wanted to know the opinion of everybody present on the varied subjects of "officious, bloodthirsty officials who would drain a man's blood dry witl perjured evi denes," "whether a Government and its officials should be exonerated from blame when they were guilty of wrong actions more than anyone else," and " whether (in connection with the recent personation case), if he had not g jod cause for action for conspiracy, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution and damage to his character, by a certain officious official." If stamping, hallooing.and general boisterous merriment indulged in by a large audience would satisfy the orator, probably he went homo as he wished, "well satisfied in his heart" that all were of his opinion.

Tho usual fortnightly meeting of the City Schools Committee was held last oven ing, Mr J. V. Schmidt presiding. Letters were read from the Board notifying— (1) That the examination of candidates for dis trict scholarships would be held at the Wei leslcy-etreet school on tbo 19th inst., and tho two following duys, when provision will be made for 120 candidates, and; (2) That the Board is iv communication with the Government with regard to the prepara tion of suitable playgrounds Mr the district schools. A letter from Mr Worthington stated that the water meter for last quarter shewed a consumption of 531,000 gallons, which was considered excessive, and it was decided to refer the matter to the Board of Education.—Mr Harrison reported that the entertainment realised £6, and asked for a similar amount ia books or otherwise; granted.—A statement of accounts submit ted, showed there was £25 to credit of the committee, while the outstanding liabilities amount to £GO.

A man named John Winter, far ad vanced in years, died rather suddenly yesterday in Ponsonby. "Winter, it appears, had been liviDg alone in a 1 house belonging to Mr Conner, and for some time be had been in ill-health, In the afternoon two young girls, Sarah and Maggie Hawkes, was sent to him by their mother to ascertain if ha wanted any medi cine or other necessary which they would get for him. Winter was lying on bis 'bed dressed, with the exception of his coat and shoes, He spoke with difficulty, and on their return at three o clock, the . old man was dead, Dr. Knight had visited Winter, by request of neighbours, on Thursday evening, and expressed his opinion that Winter died of cold and want of nourishment. Constable Bernard was called id, and found deceased in a fitting posture, os though he died in attempting to get off the bed. '1 ho facts were forwarded to the coroner, and an inquest was proceed ing at the Ponsonby Club Hotel. The evi dence shews that dea.tk resulted from natural causes? '..■■ .; .._ ,

fettling on the Takapuoa Kaccs will take place at the Masonic Hotel, Devonport, on Monday evening next at 8 o'clook. The total amount to bo paid away exceeds £300. We are glad to hear that the club will have, n credit balance after liquidating all liabilities,

At a committee meeting of the Auckland Rifle Association, hold at; the drill-shed tout evening, Sergeant Hay presiding, it was de* elded that the second quarterly competition should take place on Saturday, the 10th inst., at 200, 300, and 600 yards, seven shots at each range. The entrance fee Wa9 fixed at 2s 6J, and it was also agreed that not more than two sighting shots should be allowed at eaoh range.

Mr T. J. Wells, an artist who has rd cently arrived from Wanganui, and is now roßiding at the Worth Shore, is lit present Gngag£ct lv arranging an Art Union of iOO members at 5s each tor the disposal of six Oil puintioga from his own brngji. Thi stib jocla slrb !-Liifee itaorilra, Vie* in M son, Burlington Old Pier, Table Mountain (Capo of Good Hope), View in Sussex, and a lake scene. Permission has been ob tained frosfl tlio Colonial Secretary, so that' no opposition. need be feaicd from the authorities. The pictures are now on view at Mr O. Maya's new shop, North Shore, where they will remain for a few days.

Mr Canning has re-opened in his new premises, Quccm-street. The building is a credit to the citvj and tin interior arrange? ments are complete of their kind. In the old Imilditig the adcommodatiOn was not in keeping with Mr Canning's wishes, but now he is able to supply every possible con venience, that his tiumefous pitrona can desire. The dining-iooins for gentlemen, and those set apait tor ladies, are fitted up with all the modern improvements and a'lormnt'iits. The neatnoas and style in which Mr Canning has furnished all the rooms show that no expense or care has been withheld for the comfort aiiil luxury of his patrons.

A man khovvh as Wiiliiirii Mofence, but whose real name is Lees, is at present lying at tho Hospital, suffering from a form of paralysis, which has affected his brain. His case is somewhat peculiar. Some time auo he was received into the Hospital for treatment in respect of some affection of the eyes, and after sojourning there for a shdit time ho left in nrdor to place himself under Dr. Murray Moore's caro. . He has now re turned, with the added infliction of pnralyeh, and_ tao diseaso has so fur atlec'cd his brain that endeavours are being made to havo him removed to tho Asylum. Ho is respectably connected at Homo, his brother being Sheriff for the County of Lanarkshire (Scotland.)

A large company of ladies and gentlemen gathered at Bishop's Court last evening, in response to invitations issued by Bishop and Mrs Cowie, for the purpose of hearing a lecture by Mr 11. G. Seth Smith, M.A., on " The Transit of Venus." The subject was treated in a very interesting manner, and was graphically illustrated by means of prepared diagrams. The lecturer also des cribed the American method of taking instantaneous photographs at short inter vals while tho transit was actually tran spiring. Mr Smith was heartily ap plauded, and a vote, of thanks was unani mously passed to him, on the motion of Dr. Purchas. After tho lecture, the company sat down to refreshment, which was served in the dining-ioom.

Mr Raynes's new butcher's shop at Pjrn ell was opened last evening with a line display of prizo meat. A crowd gathered around and a cousidcrable amount of enthusiasm prevailed The 'shop is handsomely built and finished with attistic taste. Among the exhibits wore prize sheep, lambs.calvcH, pige, and bullocks, bred by Messrs J. A. Anderson (Mangorc), K. J. Walker (Wai katn), Robinson and others. Tho inottos included "Advance Pamell," "Success attend,'1 and the proprietor's nami [in oina mental cut letters. The shop, which is tho (inc-t in tho neighbourhood, attracted an immense crowd of spectators, and may induce others of tho settlors in Parnell to follow tho example of Mr Rayncs, whoso spiiited enterprise deserves encouragement, and is worthy of uncnvious emulation.

Tho first of a series of lectures in aid of the Onchunga Presbyterian Mtineo liquidation Fund was given by the Rev. T. M. FraacrM.A., in thd Uood Templars, Hall oa Thursday oyeniDg last on " Truth Stranger Than Fiction," !« illustrated by the life of Dr. John Kitto. Tho Rev. Mr Bruce occupied the chair, and in a few ap propriate words introduced tho lecturer. The lecture was of a high order, oxceed ingly interesting, and interspersed with striking and affecting incidents, 1 here wns a numerou3 attendance, and the audience marked its appreciation of tho lecture by fr. quoin applause, During tho evening tho choir, under tho leadership of Air Stevenson, rendered, with good effect, several well-selected hymns from the latest edition cf Sankey's hymn book. At tbe close, on the motion of Mr Whytc, a vote of thanks was heartily accorded to tho rev. lecturer. The benediction was prouonnced, aud the meeting closoJ.

Pwticulars of Sunday services will be found in another co'uniu. Evening, at the usual hour, St. Matthew'?, Rev. W. Tebbs, M, A., sermon on "Chongc," St. Paul's anniversary services : morning, Roy. J. W, Alloway, R.A.; ChildrenV Flower Service at 3.30. address by Bishop Cowic; evening, sermon by Wov. C. M, Nelson, M.A., "Tho iFornintton of Habits." St. Sepulchre's, special evening sermon by Roy. K. H. Gulliver, M.A. ; St. Thomas's, Union-street, confirmation service j Choral Hall, Pastor Spurgeon ; United Methodist Free Church, annivenary sermons by Hey W. S. Potter and Rev. T, MoKenzio frasor, M.A. ; Atbeufoum, Dr Wallia, on "The Religions of Chion and Conlucius ; Abbott's Opera House, Mr G. A. Brown, on "Revelation;" Hospital Service of Song, 3 p.m. jj evening service at tbo theatre, addresses and hymns; Pon«ouby Baptist Church, Rev. C. Carter, in tho evening on the "Resurrection."

A numerously attended mooting of the Takapuaa Jockey Club Committee was held at tho Masonic Hotel, Devonport. last evening, to consider tho action of Mr K. Duder in scratching tho horso Marquis for the Residents' Piate. After hearing evi dence, the following resolution was passed : "That the stewards of the" Takapuna ' Jockey Club having obtained the fullest evidence, together with Mr R. JUuder's ex planation, are satisfied that tho sci atching of the horse Marquis, entered for the Residents I late, was done in ignorance of a kuowledgo of racing rule?, and through a misunderstanding as to tho weight Marquis should have carried, and not from any in tention to mislead the public. The steward?, taking all the circumstances into considera tion, have decided to impose a fino of £2." Wo have been requested to contradict a statement in yesterday's " Herald" to the effect that after tie race the stewards neld a meeting and Inflicted a fine. This was not the case, the stewards considering the matter too important to arrive at a hasty decision.

We are in receipt of the December number of La Neo Zclandau, and are pleased to note in it the signs of extending usefulness, and of an enlarged measure of popularity. The leading articles are as follow:—"Lo Tambour Major "(a cri tique), by Mr Villtval; "Patriotism in Art," by Mr K. Watkins;" "Vino Culture" (a didactic letter), by Mr F. Kaycr; " Toujours L'Art," by Professor F. O. Cailliau; "Art and Literary News" (a full budget); a review of the Philharmonic Society's recent concert; another instal ment of Mr de L'Eau's story, " The Re venge of a Crime;" the a'.udents' column; and a highly instructive essay on the past participle which is contributed by E. de Montallf, Bis. L,, of "Chmtchurch Univer sit* examiner in French, Lc Mo ZUandais, after duo deliberation of the subject, ad mits now that it is quite correct for one to speak in English of anything being "very good," and yet as capable of being better, but he maintains that in Ficnch the phrase is an absolute superlative. Still we doubt our sapient contemporary's alleged etymology of very, viz,, from tho Latin ter, Webster gives it as a derivative from the Latin verax (true), tho French equivalent of which is vrai.

The programme which had been arranged for St. Matthew's concert last night under went some alteration at the last moment in consequence of an unexpected assertion of copyright claims. Mr Pooley, the conduc tor, received the following billet thortly be fore the hour for commencing :—" Novem ber 29, 1882,—Sir,—On behalf of Mr Gillon, of Wellington, who is the authorised'agent for the proprietors of 'The Bohemian Girl' and ' Lily of Killamey' operas, and whom I represent in Auckland, 1 beg to inform you that there is a charge of 10-i 6d for the performance of any song or selection from either of the above-mentioned operas. I should feel obliged if you would forward me £1 la, viz:—los \s& for ' When Other Lips,' and 10s Cd lor 'The Mom Hath Kaised Her lamp.'—Yoius, &c, GkbALD Dillon, Short'and-streei." Dr. Walker was to have sung; 'JWh/n Other lips," nnd Messrs Worrall and Austin the duer, "The Moon Hath Kaised," but on receipt of the afore-mentioned epistle both items wero deleted, and "The Blue Alsatian Mountains," by Dr. Walker, and "Maid of Athens" by Mr Austin, substituted.

A letter has just been received by the Hospital Committee from tho Colonial Secretary, Intimating Dr. Philson's resigna* tion of the post of Hospital surgeon, stating that the Government will make up the deficiency in subscriptions for the main' tenance of the Hospital and adjacent in* stitutions, and requeuing that no time may be lost in the appointment of fouf governors, as the1 Government were pre pared to appoint the other four*

An adjourned meeting of delegates in terested in the propos d Eight Hours Demonstration was held last evening in the Working Men's Club; Mr Heslop presided. The luinlltes having been confirmed ana Some dofrespondence hating beeii read from trades which were riot already rtiprdseflted, it was decided that the demonstration be l^ld oH Regattrt Day (January 29); The following committees were appointed)— Sports : Messrs Leyton, Go.ugh, Haramoiid, King, StanlOy, McKennie, and Kelly. CfeUeral Committee i Mensro Bonella, BurKe, MtiLetid, tffflitb, ToWin, rind Sinton. After tome minor mat tens, Eticll aa the wearing of ribbons, etc., had been arranged, the meeting adjoiirned till Friday evening nflxt,

A meeting of ladies beLnging to tho Bible FloWer Mission took place yesterday afternoon in the Young Woirien's Institute. A conservational discussion ensiled, Jri the courso of which it was stated that some objections bad been offered to the system of presenting Scriptural texts with the bouquets, but it was explained that ia each case the acceptance of the texts was left to the option of the recipient of the iiowirs. Parties of workers were formed for arranging and tying up tbo flowers on Thtirsday iiiornings at tho Institute, and conveying them to tho Hospital* Those flowers are. greatly appreciated by tho Hospital patients, and cs fixed at the be'ids of tho various bed?, they certainly lend it mudh more cheerful aspect to tho various wards. It may bo romarkod, in connection with yesterday's mcctbg, that a room is much wanted for gatherings of this kind. Unly a small number, comparatively speak ing, can be aCComrfl'. dated in the dining room, which is very hot in an afternoon, and if tho corridor bo used for the purpose, it is very inconvenient, aa it is rather dark, and, of courso, subject t« continual intru tionfrornl peeplo passing through oa neces sary business, Perhaps, also, it may not bo generally known that as thefo U no kitchen garden at the Yoitna Women's Institute, they ore very glad of auy vege tables that arc given them.

Mr Horace Dean will give Christmas and Now Year ontortainmonts in tho Lorno street Hall, including a ball at tho close ot each overling, Full particulars Will bo duly an nounced. The Rev. E. H. Gulliver will preach tho first ot a special oourso of sermons at St. Sepulchre's Church to-morrow evening, at 7 P.m. The anniversary servicoi in connection With tho New North Road Wesleyan Sunday sohool will bo hold to-morrow. Sermon in tha morning, at il, by RoV. A. Held; afternoon, at 3, by Rev. W. C. Oliver) ovening, at 0.30, by Mr A. 0. Caughey. Tho Finnish mail leaves on Tuesday next. Send Home the Comet Christmas card; prico, is. Copyright scoured and purchased by William Rattray, Draper and Clothier, 178,180, and 182, Queen-street.—[Advt.] ladies requiring holiday costumes can get a oholoa selection In print, holland and o»»hmnro at T. MoMaater'a, Quaen-atroat.— (ADVTI The Egyptian War exhibition will be open this evening at the American novelty Btoro. Queou-streot, showing tho bombardment of Alexandria, and all the battles up to tho capture of Arabl Pasha. The pictures aro at tractive as works of art, and were painted by X Kerr. Thero will also be a conjuring and musical ontortalnmont. conducted by C. Dailey, with musical selections by tho Volunteer Band. Evory visitor will recolvo a present of more or less value, among whioh will bo found gold and Bilvcr watches, tea and colfeo sets, vases, albums, American novelties, &c. Mr K. C. Greenwood will soil at his new trart, next dojr to Blsher & GompWe (Im'ttd) on Monday next, at nooa, tho valusb.o estate of Mr tf. Haalett, which has been oat up intj convenient Bleed allotments; also two al lotmonta with two now five-roomed cottages thorcon orroied, having a frontage to Kden Terrace. Tho land h-«8 a frontasre to tho Now North Haid and llaslett-streot: a 'baa passes tie property hourly: tha Moant Eden railway station ii within flvo mlnntea' walk; the oity tramways will pass tha property In a few months, and tho Helonavlllo Timber Company aro ore ting building, &o„ oloeo alongside

FATAL ACCIDENT AT CAMBRIDGE.

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CAMBRIDGE, this day. A man named Malcolm Ronton mot with his death whilst riding homo from Cam bridge last night. Kcnton, who Is a draughtsman by profes«on, had been im bibing rather freely in Cambridge during tha evening, and shortly after six o'clock started home on horseback. When turn ing Funtham's corner on the road to Gwynn lands the horse took tho corner rather sharply, throwing tho rider off on his head. When Mr Nortbxroft, H.M., came along, he found him lying insensible, and had him conveyed homo. Medical assistance was at once secured, but was of no avail, Tha unfortunate man expired this morning. An inquest is probable.

MILTON POTTERY WORKS DESTROYED.

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DUNEDIN, this day. IAT a quarter to two this morning a fire broke out at the Milton Pottery, and by three the greater part of the works were destroyed. The firo apparently br«ke out in the packing room. 11 ad a few men been at band nearly all might have been saved, bnt before assistance arrived tho flaxes had obtained complete mastery. For some time tho houses in tho vicinity were in peril. Had there been any wind all must have been destroyed. The only buildings saved wero the kilns, a brick building containing wheels, and the printiog-room. Recently much valuable machinery has been erected, and only the day before, additional expansive works were completed. An immense amount of finished waro in stock was destroyed. The Bre is a bad thing for Milton, Forty bands are thrown out of employment. There is a suspicion of incendiarism. The stock of tho Milton pottery was ia snred for £1555 with the National, part of which was re-insured ia the New Zealand, United, and Victoria.

MM. WELLS' ORGAN RECITAL.

Pursuant to notice, Mr Wells (organist of Christclmrcli Cathedral) gave an organ recital at Saint Mam's Church, Remuera, last nigat, in the presence of a very numer ous congregation of ladies and gentlemen from all parts ef the city and suburbs, who thus boro testimony to the performer's popnlarity. The service was opened with the singing of hymn 431, "Disposer Supreme," after which the Yon. Arch deacon Pritt read prayer. A short but well ■ arranged programme, con sisting of selections upon the organ alter nating with anthems by a well-trained choir of some thirty voices, had been pre pared and it was faithfully gone through. Mr|Wclls' first contribution was Mendels sohn's Sonata in F., a piece abounding in intricacios and calling for the exercise of great delicacy. It was placed with the utmost facility, and in such a manner 'as to bring the graces of the composition into bold relief. The next instrumental item was Smatt's An dante in F, a very beautiful and flowing piece tf melody. Mr Wells' execution of it was really entrancing, the recurring lights and shades being given with delightful taste and finish. After another anthem had been sung, an air by Adolpho Hesse', with variations, was played, and it proved to be the gem of the even ing. It was a remarkable performance one's wonder being compelled by the com pleteness of the harmonies that were pro duced from the instrument. The fourth number was a pretty little gavolte by Ambrose Thomas, which was evidently en joyed to the full. The intercalated anthems were—"This is the Bay," "The Eyes of All Wait on Thee, 0 God," "Judge Me, O God," the second being the best rendered of the three. The service ended with the singing of Hymn No. 24, and as the congregation dispersed, the organist played grandly as a voluntary the fine selection from Handel's "Samson," "Fix'd in His Everlasting Seat." Mr Wells returns to Chriatchurch by Tuesday's steamer, and it is only a just acknowledg ment of his merit to say that pot only is ho an organist of very great ability, but also an admirable choir-trainer and a true musician in the fullest and best sense of the term. Though his sojourn in Auckland has been but a brief one,he has made troops of friends and his departure will be viewed with unaffected regret in local musical cir cles,

THE AUCKLAND CRICKETERS.

Ihe Match at Cliristchurch. (fiir TELKCEAPIL—SPECIAL REFORTER ) CHRISTCHURCH, this day. 'IHBiiE was something queer about the omission of Buckland from the team. A meeting was held this morning, when Mf Ebhinsofl stated they would ap parently requiic plenty of change of bowling in the match, and, ao Bnck lrtod haa evidently done so well in tho matches,- it Was appaieftt he would bate to play.- Th 6 other s expressed concurrence with fhia sentimerit, and Robinson, Testro, and Barton wefo appointed a committee to select, the man who should stand oat. Aftef a lflDgthy deliberation thoy decided upon Bucklaild. The (Icoisicm does not appear to give satisfactidfl. { This was the match of the trip; And cheated omsidetahle excitement in cricket ing and other Circles. There was a great deal of betting On the resfllt last night, the local team being very confident, and back ing themselves at from 2 to 1 to C to 4, but odds were not obtained atter the news of the Aahburton match. The weather Was splendid, and, after tho com mencement of the match, thero was a food attendance, with every prospect of thousands of spectators in .the afternoon. Ashby, captain of tbe Canterbury team, and Kobinson, tho Auckland caplain, tossed for choice, aad the former winning decided to go in. Buckland acted as umpire for Auckland, and Pocock for Canterbury. Play commenced at 12 30, Ollivicr and Watson repicanting Canter bury at tho wickets to the bowling ot Gill and Laukham, Dufaur a.»aiu took bis place as wicket-koepor, having been inca pacitated previously by a dislocated iiu^tr su-staincd while stopping one of Gill's balk. Testro took long-stup; Yates, short slip; bowlers, long-slip ; Arneil, point; Barton, cover; Gardner, long off; Blair, long-on ; Kobinson, square-leg; O'Brien, long-leg. Ollivier ployed the first over, which was a maiden, from Gill, and Watson, a left hand bat, took the first ball from Laokhan*. He out the third prettily for 3, and Ollivier played tho remainder of Ihe over, Gill's second over Was a'so a maiden, Watson playing it Very carefully, Ullivier drew Lankham prettily to log twice, aad twice Kobinson returned the ball so quickly aa to prevent scoring. Tho second time Watson was well out off ground, and Dufaur, with hall in hand, went to lift off bails, hut missed them, and Watson gat back In time to save his wicket. Lank ham's next over was a maiden, and agiin Watson failed to scoro off Gill's over, and play was very careful, and Auckland fieidiog good. Another maiden came from lankbam's end, and Watson got will's next hall to leg for two, and placed the next in tho slips prettily, but without scoring, Lankham re turning quickly. Both men wore playing s'eadily, whenLankbam disposed of Ollitier with a very pretty ball—l—o—s. Beeves filled tbe vacancy and played the next hall of the over to leg for a single, and taking a maiden from Gill, Watson again got a flukey one to leg off. Lankham and tfeeves got the nqxt ball from the samti how ler to square-leg for 2. Tkeremaining balls of the over were placed in tho same direction, hut were well fielded by Kobiuson, and scoring prevented. Gill had hitherto been very fortunate, but tbe first of the next over was driven past the bowler by Watson to the end of the field for 4. Ten appeared on tho telegraph, and 2 were run from leg byes. Watson got 4 off Gill from a snick behind the wicket. Reeves placed Lank ham in tho slips tor 3, and Watson cue him grandly along the sward for 4. Reeves now began to f core more quickly. Three were added to his scoro by a beauiiful cut off Gill. Closo to tho houndary Keevca got another 4 hit, lifting Lankham out of bounds at square kg, and ihe telegraph showed 30, Two came off a flukoy ono in tho slips. Tho next ball was credited to Reeves. Watson placed Gill to leg for a single, Barton fielding smartly, and Rcevos operated similarly for two. Gill managed to send down another maiden, and Reeves cut Lankham again for 2. A leg bye was run, and Watson was hurt by a bumpy ono from Lankham, but soon re sumed. The game at 1.40. stood ono wicket down for 40 runs.

Both batsmen got a single off Gill, and \Vat9on placed Lankham neatly to off for two, and got one from a leg draw off tho same bowler. Watson then took a maiden ■ from Gill, and Beeves played one from Lankbam. The latter batsman then got Gill lo off for a single, nnd Lankham to on for one. Reevs stoic another siupla from Gill, and Arneil got a round of applause by smartly fielding a leg hit of Watson's, and another soon after for a return of one of Watson'a cuts. Another single waa Btolen. The batsmen were now apparently well 1 pet while tho bowling being well on the wicket and tho fielding good, kept coring slow. Two maidens came from each end, and Beeves got another single from Gill, and AVatson diovo the next ball cicar out of bounds for five, and GO appeared. Robinson now relieved Gill as bowler at the lower cml, aud plucing the field out bowled flows, 'lhe first over was a maiden. Reeves got a leg-single off JLaakhain, Amtil again fielding well. Robinson tried Reeves with a leg-break, and the batsman put it out of bounds at long-leg for 4, getting the next again to leg for 2, The score now is 67 for one wicket. Another angle came to Watson, and Arneil replaced Lankham as bowler. Watson cut the first ball for one, and Reeves played tho remainder of the over, Wat-.on played itobinson neatly to on fora sinele, and brought 70 up. Keov.-s playing forward to Robinson had his bails removed by Dufaur, and was given "not out" by the Umpire. Heeve3 got Robinson well away for two, and Watson got one from another leg cut at Arneil, Reeves stole another, and again put Robinson well away to long leg. A flue leg cut off Atneil, added 4 moro to his score. Three for byes came off the last of the over, and an adjourn ment for lunch was made, the fcore bciug 82 for tho loss of one wicket. Watson h.-id 36 and Reeves 42.

Later.

3 43 p.m. The present f core is :— Olilvler, b Lankham 0 Watson, thrownru1; „ .. _ 36 Reeves, b Lanknam .. „ „ 48 Bortland, b Ulll „ _ .. _ o Ashbr, b Lsnkham o Fowke, o Robinson, bLankhim .. 0 Harnoß, o Barton; b GUI .. .. .. (i Harnmrj, not out i Wilding, not out .. .. _ ..9 . Total (tor 7 vrloiotsj .. .. ..109

LATEST.

Canterbury All Out tor 130.

Harman. b lankham _ _ 8 Frith, ti« wlouot _ .. .. _ 0 Fuller, Ibw _ 2 wndlDK, not out .. _ ... ..20 The Canterbury innings closed for 130,

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

[BKDTER'S CABLEGRAMS ] (Received December 2nd, 2,40 p.m.) LONDON, December 1. A bulletin has been is nod statiug that Mr Fawcott, Postmaster-Gent ral, is suffer ing from a severe attack of diptheria. BRITISH OFFICERS IN EGYPJ 1. In the House of Commons to-day, Sir Charles Dilko, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, in reply to a question, stated that the Egyptian Government had asked that British commander and British officers might bo appointed to the new Egyptian army. THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTER. BURY. The latest reports announce that Dr Tait is now expiring. All hope of his recovery has been abandoned. THE TURKISH MINISTRY. CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 1. The new Turkish Ministry has been formed under A-Hind Vefy Pasha, Grand Vizier.J Safvet Pasha is appointed Foreign Minister, and Husio Pasha Minister of War. '»he tendencies of the new Ministry are decidedly Anglo-philo.

DUNEDIN RACES.

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Huntebs' Plate,

DUNEDIN, tbis day. Sutherland's Wild Boy, lOst 21bs ... 1 Jones's Gang Awa, lOst 2lbs ... 2 Mokaraka, lOst lOlbs ~. ... 3 Agent was scratched.

Pbesidkkt's Handjcap. Mason and Vallance's Turquoise, 7st lOlbs ... Little's Matibyrnong, sst 71ba '..:,

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR OWN COSKESrOHDEST). CAMBRIDGE, this day. X BBERY BY A NATIVJS, A case of highway robbery by a native has come to light here, having, since it t iok place, been kept quicD by ihe police. A man named McMillan was returning j home from Cambridge on Sunday eight j last, and when reaching tha Church of Etgland corner, he was accosted by two natives, <^ne of whom asked hitn for a match. While McMillan was engaged lighting hh own pipe, one of the natives, | named Hori, snatched his chain, to which a j watch was attached, and ran away with his confederate. The police were made aware of the circumstance, and on Thurs day Hori ffas air.stcd, having beeu identi fied, t'e was brought before the Court yesterday, and remanded for eisht days. The accused has admitted the theft. Til A ME?, this day. Sharemarkct, noon : -DeepLovel, sellers Si 6d ; Imperial, last nl»ht 455, to-day, 445, aellcrs 445, buyera 42* 6d ; Qmen of Beauty (paid up), buyers 20s 6d ; Southern Cross, , sellers 23s ; Crown, buyers 12s. PRINCE IMPERIAL. -The retorted re turn yesterday was 1,1200z5., or the total tor the month is 2,74C0z5., which reduced on melting to 2,711 ozs. Tho total amount of gold banked duuug tho past week wa3 3,0530z5. ldwt. (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) WAN CAN 01, this day.

7ho vital sfati&tics for November arc : Births, 27; marriages, 6 ; deaths, 14. The deaths show an increuse of 0.

CHRISTCHURCH, Friday STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE OF A CHILD.

, A child named Amy Kichards, aged two and a half years, residing at Woodend, haa been missing since Thursday, under some what suspicious circnmstinces. A lar^o search party was out all day to-day, but up to a late hour had discovered no tiding*, further than finding her hat, which Lad something on it resembling blood. It was handed to Professor Bicker ton for microspic examination. Two of hcrsisteis were with theolild on Thursday, and left her with her father, who returned home williout her, and appea'ed unconcerned when questioned as to her whereabouts. He, however, assisted in the search for her on Thursday and to-day. DUKE DIN this day. A LOVERS' i.OMAKCE. Tbe Uesidont Magistrate's Court-house at Balclutha is stated to have beea densely packed on Wednesday. A young man named McNeil was charged by a MiS3 Churnsidc with having shot at her with in tent to kill. It was expected the evidence taken would have revealed some very in teresting features, but the casa was with drawu without any evidence bang taken at all, and, what was better, the respective parties, acting under their counsels' advice, adjourned to the nearest Kegi-. tor's Oflice and were man aud wife before they were twenty minutes out of the Court.

Afire occurred on tbe saihnakingpremises of Thorn:ou and Owen, Castle-street, last night. They were insured in tie Hamburg Company for £200.

PITT-STREET WEHLETAN CHURCH.

Presentation to Mr IF.

Bridson.

A MOST interesting social gathering took place last evening in the Pitt street school. Tho object of the meeting was to say good bye to Mr Wm, Bridson, who for many years Las held the posi'ion of choir-master and precentor in the Pitt-street Wesleyan Church, and who is now removing to "Well ington owing to the recent changes in the Native Department at Auckland. The gathering consisted of the choir, trustees, and other friend-1. A sumptuous tea waa provided, and a free and easy conversation among the fiiends was kept up during this patt of the proceedings. After tea, tho Rev. A. Reid presided, and in a happy speech introduced tli6 special busicics of tbe evening. He re ferred to the occasion as being one of sad ness, seeing that the church in Auckland was about to lose one who had had the conduct of the service of sons* for a con siderable number of years, arid who had endeared himself to all. The chairman said tl'at he was not fu'ly entrusted with all the secrets of the meeting, but he would call upon Mr Thomas Buddie, repveseuting the trustees, who had the special business of the meeting in hand.

Mr Buddie camo forward, and expressed his sorrow at losing ttia services of Mr Bridson, He-had kuown him in connection with the church for years. He had found Mr Hudson, not only in connection with church matters, bat in business relation ships, to be all that one could desire. The meeting was hu-ricdly called tegetber, the conveners not being quite cortain up to the last day or two that Mr Bridson wou'd be removed. Mr Buddie then, after reading a letter from tue trustees, which testified to their bi»h appreciation of the [services rendered on all occasions by Mr Bridson, handed that gentle man a purae containing £100, subscribed from the trustees and a few friends. This gift, Mvßudd'c said, was in noway as pay ment for services rendered, but as a flight token of the esteem and respect in which Mr and M,r« Briasoii were held by them.

Mr Bridson seemed completely over powered, and for some seconds could not Hive expression to liis feelings. lie thanked his friends heartily for their sympathy and kindness, and sat down amid applause from the audience. The choir also pre sented 10 volumes of beautifully bound books. Mr Smjthe made the presentation in an appropriate speech. Duriog the even; ing speeches were delivered by the Rev. Thos. Buddie, Messrs McMaster, Edson, Taylor, Arthur, and Buttle. The choir Bang during the evening several selection?, which added greatly to the pleasure of the eveniog. The Chairman then closed the meeting.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Only a question of time—asking the hour People's intentions can only be decided.by their conduct. If a man dunks like a fish his head will be opt to swim like one. The real lucky fisherman is the ore who doesn't catch the rheumatism. Slade challenges any' man iv New Zea land to wiestle, Cumberland style, for £200. What tree may be said to resemble the remains of a fine Havana cigar 1 The white ash.

The strongest man is rarely strorg enough to hold Iris tongue at tbe right time. " Thieving in the outskirts" is the latest designation for picking ladies' pockets. Slade wishei it stated that ho clinllsnged Stronp, of liunedin, a few weeks ago to wrestle, Cumberland style, for the sum of £100, hut Strong declined. It is surprising how m»ny people there are who do not like to work between meals.

It is not unuatural for a watering-place to depend for its prosperity upon a floating population. Two cases of suustrokc occurred las. week at Queenstown, Lake Wakatiput Uno was fatal to a little boy ten years eld. There are sonic days when you can't lay up a cent, and other days when you cjn't get hold of a cent to lay up. Mr K. J. Feltus sends a letter expressing his grief at the ingratitude of tbe Sons of Uld Colonists in not sending him a ticket for their hall after all his exertions and outlay in tluir cause. The cheap summer excursions to Wai wora commence next Saturday, A dividend of 7s per share was declared in the iMncc Imperial yesterday, repre senting a sum of £6" 000.

The gross takings at the carnival in aid of the imnediu Benevolent Institute, to which crowds flocked nightly, are expected to exceea £3,000. A clergyman, who told his congregation from the pulpit that only tipplers and drunkards were sun&truck, was prostrated ou tbe street the very next day, and now he hardly knows how to get out of his fix.

At a meeting in. Duncdin, it was agreed to entertaia Archibald Forbes at a public banquet. Mr J. Batbgate, M.H.R., the Hon. W. H. Beynolds, the Key. Dr. Stuart, and Mr Job Wain, President of the Cale^ donian Society, were the leading men present. In consequence of recent cases of abcondiug by the San Francisco mail, the Government have resolved to locate at Auckland a detective from each ot the tour chiet cities to search the steamers before departure,

CABLEGRAMS.

(reuter's cablegrams.) TBE RESTORATION OF C2TE WAYO. ' LONDON. November 30. It has transpired that inst.uetlons have been i ent to fcir Henry Bulwer, Qoverno? of Nat*l, to reinstate vetewayo as King of the Zulu tribes at the earliest ODDor. tunity. **vi | BEPORT ABOUT ARABI'S TBIAL. j CAIEO, ft ovemher 30. A report is current to-day that the trial ,of Arabi and other rebels will be entirely dropped, and that the preparations w hi c h have been in progress for some lime post arc at a stand-still. * ' FRENCH PROTECTORATE OVER ToNQUIN. " PAttlS, December 1. In tbe Chamber of Deputies to-day tha Government announced that a Bill was in preparation providing for Ihe establishment of a trench protectorate over Tonquin the nothern division of the Empire of Annam THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT W PUDIATE BaKEE PASHA, CAIRO, Kovember 30. The Egyptian Government have received a communication from the British Am bassador, stathig'tbat the Engli 3 h Govern" ment decline to recognise Baker Pasha an" corumandcr-in-chief of the Egyptian army THE IKISH NATIONAL LEAGUE. LONDON Novembtr3o,' In tho House of Commons to-day Mr fl 0. Xrevelyan, Secretary for Ireland, Btated that if t!se leaders of the new Irish Rational League, Mr Davitt.Mr M. Hcaly (M.P for Wexford), and Mr J. E. Bedmond"(W p for New Ross), continned to deliver speeches of an incendiary character, the Government would deem it necessary to prosecute them and to prohibit all meetings of the League, (Rectived December 2—12.40 p.m.) LONDON, November.3o. Consols, 101-J (sic, query ex div.) The ■bank rate of discount remaans at 5, and tha market rate at 2J per cent. The total icscrve in notes and ballion in . the Bank of England is eleven millions, hiring half a million more than last week. The proportion of the reserve to the liabilities is 42 per cent, New Zea land securities aro without quotable change. Cjlonial breadstufis are un changed; Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse 49s Cd; New Zealand, 44s to 475; Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, 345. Off Coast cargoes of New Zealand wheat aro quoted at 42s 6d; Australian tallow, best beef, 42a- beat mutton, 44s Od. '

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(Received 1.20 p.m.—December 2.) ARABI EXILED. LONDO.V, December 1,15,55 a.nj; The "Daily News" states that a com. promise has been arrived at in respect to the trial of Aiabi Pasha. He is to plead luiilty to a charge of rebellion, and will; be exiled, but will retain his sword, rank, and emoluments; . THE RHINE FLOODS.-THOUSAND 3 RUIMED. The Rbine is falling, bat the damage done by the overflow ii estimated at mil lions, and there are thousands of people thrown into distressed circumstances. PROSECUTION OF IKISHAGITA TOES. The English Government has decided ta prosecute VVilliam Redmond for sedition, andiorcquiie Michael Davit and Healy, M.P., to find security to be of good behaviour, or in default, be imprisoned. BAKEK PASBA. : It bas been arranged that Baker Pashah .to retain command of the Egyptian Gend arme?, but an English Ueneial ij to be placed in command of the whole of tho Egyptian forces. ANOTHER MURDEB IN MAYO. A constable has been Ehot in County Mayo. VICTORIAN INSCRIPTION BILL. LONDON, fi'oveaiber 30. Tho Victorisn Inscription Bill has had a good effect on the holders of stock, but vhose holding S3 bonos are making enquiries as to what provisions are made for them,' XHK ARCHBISHOP OF CANTER BCJKY. A rebbishop Tait is in a state of coma. ENGLAND AND MADAGASCAR. A gunboat has been sent to Madagascar to protect British interests, and to enquire into the French demands.

AUSTRALIAN.

TflE ENGLISH CRICKETERS. SYDNEY, December!. The cricket match between the English team and tho Eleven of New South Wales commenced here to-day. The attendance of spectators was small. The home team wont in fir.-t, and were all disposed of for a total of 152. The wicket was somewhat heavy. The following are the scores ici'tbe mow South Wales first innings :-Daviep, stumped, 18; Geary, run out, 6; Allen, stumped, 7 ; Muddleston, c, 8 ; Moses, c, 21; Powell, b, 22; Turner, b, 4 ; Marree, 34; Evans, c, 10; Weare, c, 6; Callahor, not out,< 1L Extras, 5 : total, 152, Later. •"' The match was continued after the usual adjournment. The Englishmen commenced tneir first ionings, and at the close of the day's play had lost 1 wicket for 39 runs. The following are the scores :—G. B. Studd, h, C; Barlow, not our, 17: E. F. E. Leslie, not out, 15. SIDNEY MARKET. SYDNEY, December 1. New Zealand wheat, per bushel, is quoted at 4s 3d; New Zealand oats at 3-i 3d, and maize at 4s lid. The Sugar Company's No. 1 piece?, 'per ton, remain at £35. The market is stocked with in ferior and damaged grain, heuce the low quotations now ruling. MELBOURNE, this day. Arrived : Orient Company's Orient, from Plymouth, October 2nd. LOSS OS FROZEN MEAT. Tho Australian Frozen Meat Company's report shows that their shipments of meat to Eogland have resulted iv a loss of £3,000.

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUBS SUM. MER, MEETING. The followiug acceptances were received last evening :— Thb Auckland Cdp of fi.'Csovs. Distance; 2i rnllep. _L stlb Btlb Virginia Water.. 812 Klrgask .. .. 6 13- Plsoatorious .. 8 8 Lara .. ..' 618 "In He.-oulea ..8 4 Vorrex .. .. 610 Loulo .. .. 8 0 Klshwoman __. 610 'ttuWhifll;r .. 8(1 Bewdrop .. .. 810 Hlp^.odam'a .. 713 Amtzin .. ~ 6 8 Miria .. .. 710.'Minerra .. ..6 8 Welcome Jack .. 7 S Kewl .. ..6 7 Poit.. .. ..7 7 Moonstone .. 6 7 Kilo .. ..7 4 Contractor ..6 7 Tarqaofso .. 7 4 Gllderoy _"8 7 Soukar .... 7 2 The Auckland Btkepi_kchase cf 20fsivs. Olstanoe, about 3} milep, over fair bunting country. Btlb Btlb Claranco.. .. 32 10 Mount .. .. 10 7 Acent .. .. lis;.7 Chandler .. 10 6 i Lone Hand .. )1 7 Angler .. .. 10 6 [Canard .. -.. 11 2 be awlthlo .. 10 i Tiicotrln.. .. 10 8 Dbudeeo.. .. 10 i I Hurls a way .. 10 8 Mtsfortuna ..10 0 Now Year .. 10 7 Bluohor .. .. 10 0

Mangawhare Annual Races.

Handicap Hubdle Race. — Harry Mount, 12st 2lbs; Chanticleer, list lOlbs; Harold, list 2lba; Gary Owen, lOst; Hector, lOst; Carry Beef, 10*t; Kaipara Kate, lOst. t

Makgawhabe Cu^Handicap). -Harold, 9at 31bs; Harry Mount, Bst lOlbs; Swar rowton, Sst 31b3 ; Kita, Bst; Toby, 7st 71 bs ; Carry Beef, 7st.

Poblicans' Pukse (Handicap).—Harold, Bst lOlbs; tita, B,t 31b3; Harry Mount, Sat 31bs; Svvarrowton, Sst; Toby, 7st slbs.

MINING.

COKOMANDEf, this day.

Blackmore.—The new reef was cut this week ia anoiher level. It is a fine looking body of stono almost vertical, and runs a few feet above the spot where Bennett prospected for the flat reef and took out a large block of gold., bearing quartz afterwards exhibited in the bank, Several stones, containing gold, were shown me yesterday. Another reef is within a few feet of the long reef. Cokbe,— This mine and battery have changed hands, having »been bought by Snowden and. party,

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/10MPDLS0KY SALE OF CUTLERY, THOMAS SAMUEL 18 NOW BBLUN& OK? THK WHOM OF HIS STOOK OF CUTLERY. • Consisting of— - BS3T IVORY TABUS AND DESSERT KNIVES IODKWOOD AND JOHNSON'S BUST POCKET KNIVK3 > ELECTRO- PLATED FOREB, SPOONS, CRUET?, &0. Large Lot of the above Goods j oat Landed, and Binst bo Sold at any price. THOMAS SAMUEL, 46, QUEEN-ST. (opposite Town Clock Wm. McArthur & Co,, AUCKLAND. TO DSAtWRS IN FANCT GOODS, KABTHKNWARE, CHINA AND GLASB . AND GBN3RAL STORKKSSPJ*?^ Plate and Fancy Stationery Perfumery at d Toilet 8osp« Brnahware and Combs 'Table and Pocket Cutlery 1 ; K.P. and B.M. Goods ' ' . Iron Bedstsada Mirrorc md Fancy Fnrnituro " Clocks. Watches, and JeweUeiy Tobacoo, Cigars, and Pipes Mntioal Instruments Earthenware. China, and Glaus Vases, Flower-atandß, && Parian Wnre, Pictures Purses, Hand Bags, and Baskets * Crioketteg Appointments . , Lawn Tennis and Badminton ".'■'■ Awshery and Croquet Indoor Games, Toys, and Dolls , NOVKLriSs'FoirCHRISTMAP, j O N S A L E, BROADCAST CLOVKR AND SEED BARROW DRILLS, specially adapted lor sowing broadcast Turnip, Clover, . '• Rio Grass/and other small seeds. AMERICAN HOBSK RAKES, which, with ;, . , cue Man and Horse, will collect ready : for carting three to font tons of Hay per i( ".. ' - honr. SBliff-RELIEVING CHAIN HARROWS, ■' ■ CO well known that description Is on <.■'■■ necessary. COLONIAL TAIL HARROWS, which for ; ■ strength, efficiently, and simplicity have no rival. CHAFF CUTTERS, for hand, horse, cr ateam power. Also, PLOUGHS {Single and Donble), SUB , SOILBRS, HORBK HOES, OULTIVA • : TORS, £o.i Sco., &0., manufactured by 'Jhos. Cobbkti, Shrewsbury, England, at prlooE which defy competition. Also, ■.■•.' , COULTAS'3 BBJSD AND MANURE O •' V DRHjLS. •' ■ '■ '■■'• 'KEARSLBY'S'. COMBINED , REAPER AND MOWER. BOBEY & Co.'3 STEAM ENGINES AND THRASHING MAOHINES, ' \. 'We 'Je HuKS'I- & Co., 101, QUSEN-STREBT, , Auoklfisd. rpHORSTON, SMIITH AND FIETH HAVE FOR SALE : "Crown" Flour, in sacks, 100's and 50"s "Champion" „ „ ~ ~ "Cantab" ■■ ■ „ ■•■'„■■■ » * ■ Sharps -*r;. ■. ■•' 'Bran ' - "■ Fowl Wheat Whabf Mill, Auckland. mHE I^AUD.OF THE QBASON. A TRIUMPH OF ART, THiS GoMET ChkISTMAS C/ARD ■ "WILTi BE ISSOED OS MONDAY, 6TH NOVEMBER. PatCß..., ~ ONE SHILLING. eat to any address oa receipt ot 1/1 In stamp?. «(Cp,Py#IOJIT ggCOJtED AND I'UROHASED BY -%O~::Ii,M%M ■ J5, A-TIEAY, y&&l>£K A{N,P CJjQXmEii, HL jl7B, ,150, & 132, <4IJ«B3S^yiJ.iSJO^ mk ■ ■: :■ AGOKhms,



i Special Advertisements. ! q A L S A L I N K*l The Gbkat Food Pbesebvative, This Inv»luaWe Antiseptic Compound la TASI'KLKB3, ODOUMiKaa, and perfectly HABMXIBBS.- • SALaAUNfI Keeps Ml'k. Sonp, Beor, ana any fluid tooa sweet and wholesome In any weather. SALSALIRE Keeps Meat (rath and sound, and makes It tender and digest- Ible. SALSAHNIS Keeps Bugs perfeotly sweet and nntalnt:d for a year or more. SAL3ALINE Keeps Wroth Bntter quite palat able, and frea from rancidity in the hottest weather. 3AISALINE Kesps Blsh fresh and untainted s nntll required for use. i SALSALINK Keeps Infants'and Invalids' Food • i sweet and wholesome, and pre -3 - vents fUtulenoe, griping, and diarrheas. I BBND FOR PAMPHLET. ) IST Sea Report by Dr Sector, C.M.Q,, F.R.S., > Colonial Laboratory, WolllDgton. Sold by the principal Grocers and Store* i keepers in Is and 2s packets. Solo Agents for Anokland-TAINE BROS. ' WORWICii UNION iflKii INSUK' , 131 ANCE SOCIETY. | ' ESTABLISHED 178 7. ; Amount Insured eso «,= - fi150.000.000 £.06898 paid „„ ..„„_..__._..63,761,000 j ', THIS SOOIBTY, ] ; WeU known for a liberality in its dealings, and | ', for promptitude in the settlement of claims, Is prepared to acigept hibkb on 1 BVaaX INSUKABLE DK3CRIPXION OF ' PROPKBTY, . ■ AT I GKEATLY REDUCED KATES. i LO33ES PAID by Cheque on Sooletys Bank. ' ora w Auckland, without reforoace elsewhere, I Immediately ottos; production ot PROOF OF I Loas. WILLIAM T. J. BELL, Ghikv Agkut, Provlnolal Districts of Auckland and 1 N.B.—Ail Monies received In Now Zealand are invested in the Company, I , j A.» JjINABUKY & Oo.'S NSW GOODS! NEW GOODS 1 "■ i NEW GOODS ! ! JSTISW UOODS I WB ABB NOW SSOWINH OUR FIBBT SHIPMKNT OF Spring and Summer dress goods, millinery, jackets, mantles, ulstbes, &o, WK HAVE THE L&JRSSST AND BEST BELKCIKD BXOOK OB" MILLINEKY IN MILLINERY MILLINERY AIIPK . rAwn MILLINJSRY MILLINERY &VCKL™D- MILLINERY -}*. —You are— —reepeotfally— -Invited to vislt —Our Establishment— —before making— —your Pur— —ofcasep.— -*- DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES. CO3TUMHS MADB ON TWENTY FOUH HOURS' NOTICE. 201 & 208 QUKEN-STREBT. YEW T3 A R G A I N S AT TmLLIAIH T» TIRIDGMAN'S. 200 Pairs Ladies' Dogskin Gloves (slightly spotted), all sizes. Is 3d pair; worth Is fid 180 Pairs Ladies' White Lisle Thread Hose, from Is pair 150 Pairs Lace and Muslin Curtains, Zs 9d to 30s pair 45 Ladios* Black Silk Jackets, 20s, 255, 30s, 355; very cheap 90 Ladies' Cashmere Capos and Dolmans, 53 to 25s &c. A Large Lot of New Black Silk Fringes, 2d to 3s 6d yard; very cueap. A Beautiful Assortment or New Plain and Figured Sateens—white, cream, blue, pink, fawn, drab. &c, Is yard; choice goods 120 Pieces White and Grey Calicos, to be sold at wholesale price Unbleached All-Linen Table Damask, wide width, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d yard A Very Large Stock of Corsets, all makes and styles, is lid to very good Horrocks'sLongcloth, 3Jd yard; Crewdaon's Calicos, ijdyard 100 Men's Tweed Hats, Is 9d; Men's U.B. Singlets, Is Id Large Lot ot Felt Carpets (slightly damaged), ■15in wide, Is lid yard Choice Lot of Silk and Satin Windsor Scarves, from Is Boys' Tweed Trousers, is 6d pair; Men's and Youths' ditto, from 5s 6d pair A Large Lot of New Summer Clothing, marked at very low prices. Boys' Knicker Suits from 6s 6d . Large Lot of Remants, very cheap Numerous Lot of Job Lines, bought cheap; to be sold cheap, . 5 Peb Cent. Discount on Cash Pukchases ' of 203 and upwards. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE. THE Wondeifully increased demand for our Celbbbatkd Goods, roaaeif j NEW ZEALAND TWKBD3, has necessitated the Firm Erect:'ag an Extensive and Costly New Warkhoube, to give accommodation to the ■ ii.ii. ;. : ; ;: EXTBA' '/ . .--/-. : CLOTHING Staff, and to make room for the New Machinery, which.has ■ been personally selected by Mr. Hallensteln during his reoent visit to England and America, • o :' THE FACTORY will sow be the Largest Estab lishment of the kind in the Southern Hemisphere, and as flesoribjd in the " Otago Dally ■ Times," promised to be a Model W|arehouse. Tub AUCK . ; LAND BRANCH Address la \ 158 AND 160, QUEEN-STRKET. Theoholoe variety of NEW GOODS now showing has nothing to com pare with it in the whole ot ; Queen-streeT, auckland. J. FITZSIMONS, Branch Manager, mHE LAST DAY IS APPROACHING. The O-to^lttg^^^otodtaliMA The Remnants and Lengths acoumolated during our Silo will be marked and cleared out at nominal Prices. FOR ONE WEEK ONLY. Several lota of Dress Material will be sold at 3/9 for 12 yards Ltißtrea in all colours will ba cleared at /6J per 2000 yards SomerviUe's Flax Shirtings n\, told elsewhere at 1/per yard- Horrooko's and other celebrated makes in Calicoes,/3;J per yard , • Good Household Calloo, /2J, worth /5d White Twill Sheetiag (jood quality), two yards wide. /10J per yard Irown Hollands, /3$ par yard, worth /6 Wo will clear the remains of our Black and Coloured Silks at 2/101 per yard, regular price, 6/8 OlendlulpgV stock ot Men's Meroery and Clothing will to sold at enormous ieduction For Obk Week Only, at SAMUEL UOOMBEB & COS., Udbbn-SIBKET'. 850 Boya1 and Tontbs^&oite .speoUlly low, from 8, OOOMBEB & <;6U, QuEE«.siiiEET,,