SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

YESTERDAY.

Southern Cross, s.s., Berneoh, from Napier Krlomhilda, schooner, Bathurst, from Whanga-

Maria Vli-ginia, brigantine, Law, from Oamaru Saxon, sonooner, ftioOlyorm«, from, Napier _ Kellanoe. ketch, Haultain, from Whangaiel TC-DAY.

Byno, brlgantlne, Bewishe, from Savage Island

DEPARTURES.

SATURDAY EVENING. Scabird, brigantine, Smith, for Hokianga Orcti, 5.3., Campbell, for Gisborne

IMPORTS.

Per Saxon from Napier—COO sacks maize. Per Mary Evans—Jso tons best co operative ooals, 11 tons ooko.—Joseph Craig, Commerce street.

Per Ry no from Savage Island- Hi toss cobra, 20 tons shell, 5 cwt, bf che do mer.

Inwards Coastwisb —Bepsy. from KenEo3y Bay, wlih 21,800 feot timber; Ruakaka, from Capo Colvllle, with 18ao feet timber; South Ouolloa, from Bsrrler. with id tons firewood; Kellanoe. from Whangarei. with 102 tons ooal; Krlemhelds, torn Whasgo:oa, with 23.C00 feet oawn timber.

Outwards Coastwise.—Four Sisters, 'or Wairoa; South Carolina, for Barrier; Coralie, for Mercury Bay; Reliance, for Whangarei. Kauri, for Port Charles; Tokerau, for Tauranga'

Tho F.s. Southern Cross arrived from Napier and Giiborne yt. stordaj Morning with 98 horses, SO bead cattle, and the f oliow lor passengers:— Mstirs Fri>fflt. Nalsoilth, Aastln, and 5 steerage.

The brleantlne Maria Virginia arrived from O»marulastev3Ein(r. She left, that port on tho 13th isataat; had Btrone southerly B.*. gales to the But CapeiUiht winds to the Bs.rer, and thenoo tUI arrlvall'ght variable wind« and calme.

The bngantine Ityr\o arrived from Savage Island this morning. Captain Bowicka reports: Left Auckland on August sth, called at Savage Island, proceeding thence on a crulso round the group, leaving Savnfjo Island on tho return voyage on Monday, October 30th, and arriving in Auckland this morning, afer a lengthy pas sage of throe weeks. Light winds and calms ■were experienced during that time. Passenger*: Mr and Misses (2) Dunnet, Messrs Wm. Mans field, George Henderson, H, Bruce, and two natives.

THE S.S. ROTORUA.

The steamer Kotorna having been detained at GUbonie until 8 o'clock last (-'undaj) evenUg, mar be ezptctod to arrive hire between Bana 9 O'clock to-night.

THE EAST LOTHIAN RETURNS TO WHANGAROA LEAKY.

The old barque East Lothian has not paid Auckland a visit lately, but wo hear of her oc casionally. A Whangaroa telegram, dated Saturday the 18th, informs na that eho left for Molbonrna with a cargo ot timber early last wask, and returned on Tharsday In a leaky oondlilon. Aocording'to Captain Oiaik'drectv-t, the vessel had proceeded on her voyage bo far as the TbreeKirg), when it was discovered she was makiog nine inches of water per hour, and he deemed It advisable to put back. The vessel aopetra to be either very nnfortucate. or else unfitted for a sea voyage, and in view of recent circumstances connected with her, we think that little harm and much oood might ao crue from a survey of the hull. In view of the recent Glimpse sensation and ths disappearance of other ancient craft, this step appears a necessary one. An efficient system of official inspection of shipping is, in the highest degree, necessary. Of course we are well aware that should n vessel bo condemned it means so much money lost to ihe owners, But this oocslaeraUon mast be put aside when human 11 Je mar be lmparilied every voyage. In the oaso of the Bast Lotbian, there appears to be ample grounds for an inspection, it only to satisfy the publlo that the vessel is safe or otherwise baf oro aha Is ones mgra sei<t forth npon the stormy waters with a valuable ca*go, a oaptaln, and crew, either or all ct which would be missed and much lamented should any serious mishap befall the yesje'.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAI S. Taiaroa, s 0., Hamaby, from the South Macgregor, s.s., McArthur, from Woitara L»lla Rookh, 8.3., Revey, from Waitara

v DEPARTURE*. Energy, sohooner. Savory, for Greymouth Macgregor, s,s., McArthur, for Waitara

The g.s.l Taiaroa arrived from the Stouth early yesterday morning. Passengers :—Mesdames Bell, Ritso, Hntchinson. lUsses Hogg (2), Morris, Messrs Roberts, Rosa, Handley, vvaite Allen, Kitao.Courtnoy, Hutchinson, Skalbrass, Lucena, Sergeants Haslett and Taylor, Master Arm strong, and four in the steerage. The Taiaroa is advertised to return South at 4 p.m. to-mor row. Latest train from Auckland, 2 p.m.

The three-masted schooner Energy sailed for Groy mouth in ballast early yesterday mom'nir.

Tub b.f. Lalla Kookh arrived about tiro o'clock yesterday afternoon from Waiiara, with 6oa?es brtt'oß, 6 caaka tallow, 1 ton sundries, 20 head cattle, and 1 passenger—Mr Porter. She was to return thither this afternoon.

Bha b.p. Eowena leavoa for Hoklanga to morrow.

The Northern Company* steamer Maoiregor arrived with 132 sheep, 5) head cattle, and several passenger?, from w altars, shortly 03 ore dnsk yesterday evening, ana re turned thither at 9.15 a m. to-day.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Bluff, this day, ARRIVAL OB1 AHAWATA.

The Arawata arrived at daylight and sails at 7 D.m, for Unnedln. Saloon: Messrs Mnloree, BUI.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab Office, Monday.

Messrs Cochrane aDd Son offered the Kings land Estate at their land mart to-day. The land waff cat into ooDVCDient allotments to suit pur chasers, but bidding was dull, and only a few allotments sold at 10s to 19s 6d per foot.

Mr Gabriel Lewis held a-sale of cutlery, clocks, and brush-ware. There was a large trade attendance, and all the goods were cleared at fair rates.

Mail notice.

Ming Will CMS! AS URDBB,—

THIS DA*. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotikl, per Wellington, at i p.m. , For Gisborne and Napier, per Southern Cross,

at i p.m. For Whltiangl, per Coralie, at 1 p.m. ForßußßOll, Kawakawa, Whangaroa. and Mon gonui, per Gleneig, at J.SO p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 6.30 p.m. For Whangarei, Kamo, and Whanßarel Heads, per lona, at 6 p.m.

Tuksday, 21st Instant. For Waterford and Tauranga, via Thames, por

Rotomahana, at 9 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 9.30 a.m. For Walwor*, Eawau, Omaha, and Maiakana, per Rcse Cacoy at 10 a.m. For Hokianga, etc. per Rov/cna, at 11 a.m. For Wnitianga and Upper MM, per Transit, at 11 a.m. For taranakl and Southern Forts, per Talaroa,

at 1 p.m. For Russell, Kawakana, etc., per Rotorna, at ■ i p.m. For Whangarei Hoads, "Waipu, Whangarei, Kamo, and; Mangapai, per Argylo, at I p in. , For Friendly Islands, per Myttie, at 6 l.m. ! WBDNEBDAY, 220 d Instant, , For Coromandel, per Ooromandol, at 1.30 p.m. Thursday, 23rd lrstant. 1 For Gisborne, Napier, Southern Forts, and Australian Colonies, per Rotorua, at 11 mmt Tußar *r, 6ih December.

Per b.b. Australia; as follow :—

For Sandwloh Islands, United States of Ainerloa, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South Ameriotti and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and Newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence, la addition to the postage, will be received by the Mall Agent on board the steamer up tc the time of sailing. This mall will be due In London, on Mon day, January 15th, 1883. a> B, Bias, Chief Postmaster, Ohlef Post-ofOoe, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Novbmbkb 20, 1882.

Abbott's Opera Honaa — Opera Company, "Billoo Taylor," S p.m.

A.O.C—Court City of Auckland, 7 80 p.m.

Newmarket Hall—Remuera Band oC Hope, Mublcjl and Literary Entertainment, 8 p.m.

Drll'-?h9d—M oßtlng ot Kngineers for the pur pose of ooßßldorlnu the challenge reoeiv«d from the ArtUleiy Company, and othor important business: also, Government Monthly Inspection ParaJe of No. 8 Company, 7.30 pm.

Choral Hall—Mis Revllt'a Annual Conoei 3 p.m.

Devonpnrt Hall—Mußioal and Literary Enter tainment, 7.30 p.m.

Moonlight Excursion to Willow Grove Gar dens-P.B. Victoria leaves Qaeen-etreet Wharf, 8 p.m.

Auokland loutltute.Monthly MeeUcg.Mnaeam Building*, 7,30 p.m.

5T.M.0.A, Rooms — Evangelistic Service, 7.3a p in.

Lodge Matmkaa, Masonic Hal!, Onehunga, 7,30 p.m.

Lodße Waltemats, 089, E.C., Freemasons' Hall. 7.8 C

Birth.

WACDONAUV-On 18th November, the wile ot Angus A. K. Maodonald ot a bod. PHILIP.—On November 17ih at her residence Karangahape Road, Mm. T. J. Philip of a daughter.

Marriage.

FISHKR-KIRKMAN.-On November 16th, at the rosldenos of the bride's father. Monnt XdPn, by toe Rev. R. B". MbohlooJ. Walter V, Fisher, of Anckland, to Josephine Loulao Kirkinan, ot Capo Town, HARP*R-URKKNWOOD.-On November IS at the Blehop'a Private Chapel, I'ornell, by the Right Rev. Btahop Cowio, Joseph, the younceat son of John Marpor, Paklrl. to Jane, eldest daughter ot William Greenwood, of Omaha. WALlittN-ASTON.-On the 20th instant, at the Office ot the Registrar, Auckland. Azot leaao Wallen to Mary Ann Acton, both of Auck land.

Death.

BRAYSHAW.-On Novombar 19*. at his

brothtr's ratidonce, Staaloy-atroot, off Klng- Btreet, Arch HM| Mark Brayshaw, late of t'Ußed'.n, sttad 22 year?. The tnneral will leave his brother's reel denoo to-morraw (Tuesday), at i p.m. friends ploase aocept this Invitation.

BTLUND.—On Ookober 29th, drowned at sea. Captain If. J. bylund, late mate of brlgantlne Clasman.

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

MONDAY. NOVEMBER 20, 1882.

For ths cause that lacks assistance If ot the Yreoag that neads resUMoct For the future In the distance. And ths good that ws can do.

The decision of District Judge Macdonald in the action for interdict brought at the instance of the City Council against the Manure and Tallow Manufacturing Com pany is doubtlesi Bound enough lav; bat it will not be reassuring to those who recognise the necessity for the sources of water supply for our large and growing city being above all suspicion of taint. The company are erecting, on a Bits immediately adjoining the Western Springs, and on a higher level than them, extensive works foi the carrying on of their special manufactures; and the Court has decided that the erection may proceed, because there is no danger dis closed to the purity of onr water supply. Lawyers know the difficulty of proving a negative, and will be able to appreciate the weight of evidence which must have been required to convince the Court of the innoccuousness of the intended operations, of the Company. But a legal dictum does not remove the danger which will undoubt edly arise from the proximity of works of this description to the sources of onr water supply; it the works are once started, the Company may re»ort to the "ordinary methods" ot manufacture, by which it it admitted pollutioa of the water would result, and grave dangers to the public health; and whether of not, neither the Council nor the community could feel safe or satisfied so long as the works of the Com pany and the City Waterworks occupy their present relative positions. The result of this is sure to be endless disputes and litigation between tho Council and the Company, unless some arrangement is now come to for the removal of the works to a more suitable site. This the Council have already offered, and there is no good reason why the Com pany should pot accept of it. The latter will not find it to their interest to oppose themselves to the public feeling of the city, and the result of a lengthened struggle be tween them and the public's representatives is not difficult to foresee, The Council, on their part; doubtless erred in ao brusquely rejecting the early overtures of the com pany ; but the public will unquestionably sustain them in their action, now that it has assumed a more temperate phase. They will also, we doubt not, approve of the Council purchasing Mr Edgecumbe's estate, on part ot which the erection of the pro posed factory is proceeding, so that they will be in a position to dictate the uses to which the land shall be put. In tho mean lime, both parties to the injunction action must clearly understand that only a partial and temporary decisiou has been come to, and one which cannot fail to ba intensely unsatisfactory to the public. We should not dream of allowing a mere sentimental objection to militate against the operations of aDy_ local manufacture; but in this case the grievance is real and serious, and must be grappled with. Even with all improve ments, it does not soem likely that bone-crushing and fat-boiiing can be carried on without contaminating bpth the earth and the air in the vicinity; and at all costs the projected manufacture at the Western Springs must be removed elsewhere. To fight out the question iv the law courts would be most foolish. Both partita to the dispute have undoubted right 3, easy of recognition and definition; and if over there was a case for mutual concession and compromise, this is undoubtedly one. A policy of moderation and considerateness on both sides would, we are convinced, secure the interests both of the public and of the Com pany, and save tho wasteful expenditure of money. And in view of the fact that the Company's buildings are being rapidly put up, action should not be delayed—"if 'twere well done, 'twere well 'twere done quickly." ■

Thb similarity of the national system ot education in Victoria to that in force in New Zealand, makes the results of its •working of special interest to this colony and the report of the Minister of Public Instruction for 1881, which bas just been presented to the Victorian Parliament, exemplifies how the system is fitted to expand and extend, and how it even becomes more effective and economical as the field of its operations is widened, This report is a long and exhaustive docu ment; but the general results which it chronicles may be thus summarised :— (1.) Daring the jear the number of children

under instruction in day schools increased by 4879, and the average attendance by 3924; (2.) Boventy-two new buildings were erected, and additional accommodation vided for 3448 children ; (3.) the cost of in struction decreased slightly; (4.) the num ber of certificated teachers increased by 102, while licensed teachers decreased by 3; (5) the per centage of marks obtained at the examinations rose from 77.76 to 7998 j (6) 230,603 children, or2G'7pßr cent, of the wbole, population, were under instruction either in citato or private schools; (7) out of a school population of 194,000, there were 182,130, or 93 (i per cent, on the rolls of state or private schools—the balance of 6 4 per cent, representing not merely the children receiving no instruction, but also those who were taught at their own homes, and others who had left school on account of being educated up to tho standard. There are several particular points in this report which Bccm worthy of attention, as disclosing the lines upon which it will p;o ---bably be found that tho development of our system must proceed. Most noticeable are tho arrangements for the enforcement of tho " compulsory clause " in Victoria, which seom to bo most complete and fully taken advantage or, There the duty of applying compulsion devolves upon both the local boards and tho .Education Depart ment, and their emulative efforts to extend tho operation of the Act aro backed by the labours of Tiuant Officers; too activity of the<o agencies being attested by the fact that last year proceedings wore initiated against defaulting parents and guardians in uo less than 5,138 cases, in which 4,373 convictions were obtained, and fiocs and costs exacted amounting to £1,191 14s. The optional and fitful mode of procedure in voguo with us in respect to truant children must, it is evident, shortly give place to a moro systematic and earnest effort to give an elementary education to those who need it most. Another feature in tho Victorian report ia the statement regarding the encourage ment which the State is giving to the teachin? of elemontaiy science in the public schools'. Ducin? the past year 127 teachers presented themselves for examination in such subjects as physiology, chemistry, mechanics, elec tricity, &c, and theso and other extra sub jects have been taught in IS? schools. '1 ho pupils in extia branchos pay fees, which during tho past year amounted to £4,469 Cs 2d; aud from these State schools where the higher branches are taught there were 38 pupils who passed the University matriculation examination last year, aud 47 who succeeded in passing the Civil Ser vice examination during the samo period. This system is analogous to that embodied in the "district high schools" in this colony ; and we havo no doubt that as more school districts take advantage of tin clauses of the Act relating to extra subject* wo will be able to show equally brilliant results as havo been ob tained in the sister colony. What is, per haps, most conspicuous in the report of the Victorian Minister of Public Instruction is the ovidenco which it silently bears to the general efficiency and economical management of the system. ( ur New Zealand system h not conducted on v scale of lavish expenditure and princely salaiies to tcachors, nor does it mako any undue provision in sparsely popu lated districts, yet it cost us in ISSO an average of £4 5i B}d for cacti child educa ted, exclusivo of tho value of buildings aud sites, In Victoria, for tho f amo year, tho cost ot instruction was £3 19s 7J4 per pupil in day schools, and £1 14s lOd in night schools, the averago being £318s, or 7s BJd less per head than in New Zoa land. That tho extension of tbo system tends to greater economy h shown by the fact that the cost in Victoria was. in 1881, further reduced by BAd per scholar in day school?, and 3s ]£d in night schools. In all points of comparison, however, between the Victorian system of < ducatiosand thatof this colony, New Zealand has no reason to be ashamed, and the success of the Victoiian Act.under the preisure of greatly increased population and various circumstances of a more adverse character, affords tbe best guarantee of tbe soundno>s of our own Education Act, and its adaptabil ty to nil the present and futnro requirements of tho colony.

The Oarbino Champion, Lieut. Gordon, of tho Thames N avals, aud other repre sentative!, on their arrival by tho s.c Rotorua, which is expected between 5 and 6 p.m. this cvoting, will bo received by the oflicers and men of the various corps, who aie requested to assemble on the wharf ia full uniform. It is to bo hoped that a strong muster of the forces will be present. Tho Artillery Band will be in attendance. His Worship the Mayor has been asked to take the chair at a dinner in honour of tho champion and representatives to bo held at Mr McKtown's Imperial Cafe1, Qucen-atrcot Wharf, at 8.30 p.m., should He return in time from Waiwera, and thero is no doubt be will accopt tho invitation,

The fourth lecture upon " Anulhilation " wa3 delivered last evening by tHe Key. C. Carter, before a full congregation. Tho preacher, in a long and animated discourse, examined over fifty passagoi of Script me to prove the immortality of the soul, tic cited Moses, Joshua, Job, David, Isaiah, Hezc kiah, the Evaugolists, the Apostles, and Jesus Christ. He said tho closer he went into thii question the more convinced he was that the doctrine of annihilation never came from God. The rev. gentleman an nounced that hi would summaiise hit lectures and put them into a connected form next Sunday evening,

Mr James Wilson, part proprietor of the Kaipaut, Canning Company, has taken over L. D. JVathau and Co.'a interest in the busi ness, and intends floating a c >mpany for the purpose of further extending it. It'is proposed to form a company of 8,000 or 10,000 £1 shares. Tno value of the plant U £1,500, and Mr Wilson has more buiiacss on band than he can undertake with his present appliances, A meeting of the promoters of the company will bo held shortly.

Tho annual social gathering ia connection with St. James's Mutual Improvement As sociation takes place this evening in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street. A capital pTogrammo of i elections of vocal music, games and dances, judiciously intermixed, has been prepared, aud ought to prove tho means of hearty enjoyment to tho expected company, while duo provision has boon made for the refreshment of the inner man.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Auckland Institute will be held this cvon ing, in tho Museum Buildings, when the following papers will be read by their authors :—(l)'' On the Naturalised Plants of the Auckland Provincial District," by T. F. Chcesoman, F.L.S.; (2) "Our Earliest Settlers," by R. C. Barstow, E?q.; (3) "Imaginary Quantities," by 11, G. Seth Smith, Esq.

This evening tho Devonport Literary Association, under the presidency of the Rev. J. Bates, close the session with a public ontertainment in the Devonport Hall, Tho programme includes readings, recitations, songs, and instrumental pieces, and should attract a large audience. This society, affording as it does such opportuni ties for intellectual recreation, is calculated to do much good in the district, especially in the case of" the younger members of the community.

"A select musical, vocal, and dancing entertainment " is announced to be held in the Masouic Hall, Karauuahape Road, on Thursday evening next, in connection with the Harbinger of Peace liOdge, 1.0. G.T.

The applications from Auckland nnd tho Thames for chares in the Hand of Friend ship Company exceeded the number to bo allotted. The mine adjoins tho IYinco Imperial Company's ground.

To tha Editor : Sir,—Having noticed in Saturday's "Herald" that I bad several good offers for Tun Whifller, I beg to con tradict such a statcmeot. 1 have not had au oiler for a»y of my hor«c>. Ttro gentle men offcrad to lease them from me, which I declined. 1 .offered the whole of my stud of horses for £1,700. and would have hoen glad to take less had anyone made mo an offer. —I am, &c, Jake smith.

Early on Saturday morning a bushman naiusd Joieph Welch, employed at Makarau, near Kankapakapa, met with 'a serious accident. He, with others, was engiged sliding logs, when a piece of tim ber struck him on the light leg, penetra ting the calf, laying bare the arteries, and causing the bone to prutrudc. lie was carried Jto Hclcnsvilie by 14 of his mates, and thence was conveyed to Auckland by trait). He is now at the Hospital. We learn that tbeie is no intention on the part of the Hospital surgeon to amputate the leg. Welch's parents reside at Puhoi,

The Cathedral of St. Patricic was crowded with wor»hippera yesterday, especially in the evening, when numbers of persons could Lot find admittance. Hia Lordship, Bishop Luck, officiated in the morning at Pontifical High Mass, and preached an excellent p actical discourse in the evening suited to the day. Tho choir, under the able con duct of Miss Shana^him, performed "Farmer's Mass" in a highly commend able and spirited manner, the solos particu larly being well rendered.

The moonlight excursion to Willow Grove Oardcns, which bas been arranged by the Artillery Band, takes placo to-night, the steamer leaving the Queen-street wharf at 8 o'clock. The tickets are only Is 6d each.

The Sweepstakes Sailing Race f»r 16 feet open-boatsl, which took place on Saturday afternoon, was easily won by tho Ely, the Spray being second.

The sailing race betweon the twenty feet open saving boats, Madge and Gertie; con cluded shortly before 0 o'clock on Satur. day evening, when the latter was round to have won very easily. At the first time round the course tho Gertie passed the wharf fully two minutes ahead of her opponent, but " through being becalmed shortly after rounding the Daphne she lost a few seconds. The Madge did not retain this position, however, and the Gertie con tinued to draw ahead until when the winning poit was reached, she had a lead of about 7or 8 minutes. Wo under stand the Madge has numerous backers anxious to arrange another raco between the two boats for a larger sum,to take place at an early date.

By our cablegrams it will be scon that Whitelev's moDster establishment at West bourne Grove, Bays water, London, has been destroyed by fire, tho loss being ostimated at £100,000. This enormous emporium was carried on in 13 different shops, and embraced every kind of business, Whitcley began as a draper some few years ago, and has gradually extended his operations till now he undertakes lo supply anything. He is a furniture dealer on a large scale, draper, tailor, c'othicr, hosier, boot ware houseman, jeweller, and has evon recently gone into the house agency, auctioneer, and banking branches. The opportunity has now occurred for re-building his premises on a magnificent scale.

The anniversary services of the Grafton Wesleyan Sunday-school were hold yester day, and largely attended. In tbe morn ing the Rev. J. Kobertson preached from Proverbs c. 25, v. 26, "My son, give me thy heart." Rev. W. J. Watkin delivered the afternoon address from Philippians c. 2, v. 15 and 16, "Shine as lights in tbe world, holding forth the word of life." In the evening the Key. A. Reid, of Pitt street, preached from Ephosians c. 6, v. 4, " But bring thorn up in the nurture and admonition of tbe Lord." The collections were:—Mornine, £2 13» Id ; afternoon, £1 9s lOd; evening, £i 3s lOd ; making a total of £8 6s 9d. The anniversary tea meeting and entertainment will be held to-morrow evening at half-past six o'clock.

Mr Boardman has given notice of motion for the Council meetiDg on Thursday that a finance committee be formed to have a general supeivision over, the entire finances of the Council—receipts, payments, the treasurer's ami collector's departments, and the purchase, sale, and lease of property on account of the Corporation. Theie ia at present a sub finance committee with limited powers, and an endowment commit tee dealirg, among other thing?, with| ome financial questions', but there is no general finance committee to deal with the finances of tho Corporation as a whole, with the treasurer's and collector's departments, and with the accounts of the Council as pub lished, The motion aims at having one committee instead of several to deal with finance and so secure better supervision and consistent action, '- . '

Tho evangelistic setvice at the Theatre last night was specially instructive. The addresses were givon by Mr and MraPhelp?, members of the American Evangelistic Association, who arrived in Auckland by the City of Wow York. The attendance was large, and the sinking by the choir highly commendable. The new lj-arrived evangelists, including Mr and Mrs Dormer and o:h|Ore, will hold a special meeting to morrow evening at tho Young Men's Chris tlan Association, and on Wednesday ad dresses will be delivered in tho Pitt-street Wesleyan Church,

SCINTILLA TIONS.

A person who ha? all sorts of knowledge at bis fmyer-ends.— i dcif and dumb man.

A caustic wit, in speaking of an impe cunious friend, ea'd —" He settles debts just like clockwork—lick, tick, tick."

A burglar got into the house of a country lawyer in Anurica the otter night, After a brief struggla the lawyer succeeded in robbing him. "Never kick a man when ho is down," says an Amarican bumoist. "Bilo his ear off—that's the best,"

"Ho was the most perfect gentleman I ever saw," said a Kcutuckiau of Houry Clay. " When you went to see him, he handed jou tbe whisky bottla and then turned his back.'1

"My boy," said a conscientious tenchor, "do you know why I am going to whip you?" "Yes," replied tho young hopeful, "because you're bigger lhau I am."

Mr Dickey, of tho Native Land Court oftice in Auckland, retires on a pension. Mr Bridson has been transferred to Wel lington, Mr Austin to Waoganui, aod Mr Groy to Gisborne, to open tbe new Registry offices connected with the Court.

Mr Justice Kicbmond has Issued a writ of habeas corpus for tbo restor«tion to its father of the child now detained by a woman named Trubody, who loft her husband in England and is now living with a Maori at Wellington. .

A native woman at Raglan has been burned to death in her wharo

Tho auditing of the accoun'a oE tho Vinceat County, Otago, led to the dis covery of a detieit of about £400. Tho clerk, Mr George Ciarke, has been sus pended.

There is a revival of interest in foreign missions among the theological students in Scotland.

Soon after Sir Henry Rivers took orders he was told by a friend that he would un doubtedly become a Bishop/ "Indeed!"' said Sir Henry, "why so?' "Because rivera invariably go to the seas."

MINING NEWS.

We make extracts from mine managers' re. psrts to hand as follows :—

TikrnanV,—North drive is in 5 feet, and South drive has been extended 6 feet. Both reefs are lather split up, butjthe latter is expected to show a good patch of gold any time. A few picked stones wero got on Friday from prospecting a small leader about 3 inches thick, aborc No. 2 reef.

Bismarck. — Downe and party, tributers, obtained from their breaking down on Friday afternoon about 25 tons of picked atone. It canio from the winze, which they are sinking about 50 feet inside the western boundary.and about 27ft. deep. Their prospecting in tho intermediate level, and stopiDg between that point and the Vau has not proved successful. A little gold can be seen in various places, but it is not payable.

MoanataiAri.—Holdt's section : No. 9 ri.of and leaders which junction with it look promising for somethinc vnry good, some stone obtained being equal to over an ounce to the pound. Tunnel level: Driv iDg has been commenced on No. 1 reef in a very likely position for gold. There is about throe feet of reef in the drive, much of which contains very good mineral indica tions. All Nations : The leaders in stopes are yielding a little picked stone- occasion, ally, and colours of gold are often seen in the general stuff. Kedart section: The lead in the foot wall will average 16 inchei in width. Strong colours of gold were seen when the lead was broken down. There is no change to report in Morning Star fitopo. Nonpariel: A few pounds picked stone have been obtained, aud another small lead has been intersected at the 261 ft level, it carries good minerals. New Pbinch: Imperial.—Tho manager writes under dato November 18:—"ac cording to instructions received, I com menced breaking down the lead in the drive and leading stops No. 2 section west at twelve o'clock last night, with the result which you have al ready been advised of. The whole of the lead in the drive riftht up to the face has been broken down. The specimens obtained come from the show left from last breaking down, and from a point 10ft. back from ti. c present face. The lead in iho face at present looks as well as ever, and continues much about the same size, The face oi the drive at present is about 25ft. from Southern Cross boun dary. Only a portion of the lead stripped in leading stope has been broken down. There is still a rich snow of gold left here, from which I expect to get some more good stone during the coming week. There have been 60 loads of quartz passed through tbe battery during the week for the return of 6340z5. of amalgam, making the total quantity now in hand, from general dirt, 16640z5. I may mention that nearly all the quartz sent to the battery during the Week came from the eastern side of shaft, there being none of the lead on the run of goid in Mo. 2 section west broken down since Saturday ast, thus proving that the general dirt on the eastern side of shaft is almost equal to that on the western side. I will com mence crushing specimens on Monday morning and will keep the single stamper going on tbe day shift only, which will reduce tbe lot by the end of the month, —(Signed) G. S.-CXABK,

THE TOUR OF THE AUCK LAND CRICKETERS.

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WELLINGTON, this day. The team arrived here yesterday, and will leave for JLyttelton this aftornoon. They proceeded to Lung's gardens at the Hutt yesterday afternoon, accompanied by tbe Mayor (Mr Fisher), Messrs Alpe, Salmon, Bate, and Frith. The passage from Napier was fine, Dufaur was the only man sick, He has made a large purchase of grcm gooseberries, which he considers better than Eno's fruit salt. Arncil has recovered, and was well oil the way from wapier. Ho has regained his rosos. The team ia now practising on .the Basin lieserve ground, with which they are pleased. A second team leaves Auckland either this or next wrek, and plays at Patoa, Wanganui, Hawera, and other districts, and joins our party at Taranaki on their return.

DIAMOND FIELD IN CAN TERBURY.

A teligram from Christchurch informs us that a man named Jacobsen reports that ho has discovered a diamond field some where in the province of Canterbury. He has reported the matter to the Industrial Association, urging thorn to request the Government to offer a bonus for the dis corory of a diamond field. He produces crystals which are pronounced by experts to be diamonds!. Jacobsen declares that be will not discloss the field until a bonus is offered by the liovernment. His reason is that part of the iield is on privats property, and part in tho hands of the Government, and, of coursp, without a special permit he could work neither. lie nag, it appears, been very unfortunata in his endeavours to havo these crystals tested. Shortly aft r bo found the iield, ho sent some specimens Home to a firm of experts for their opinion on them, but the only reply that lie got was a request that he would send some more. This hardly suited Mr Jacob on, and ho waited until a friend was going Homo, and sent his best and largest speci men with him. That was two yeara ago, and he has heard nothing of it since.

THE ENGLISH CRICKETERS.

fHEUTER'S CABLEGRAMS ]

MELBOURNE, November 18. The cricket match between the English team and the Eleven of Victoria wa« con tinued to-day,when the homo team resumed their innings, which closed for 174. The weather was splendid, and there was again a vory largo concourso of spectators. Tho following a-otho scores. :—

J. Swift, c, 8; H. Scott, run our, 8; J. D. Edwards, Ibw, 3; J. Kosaer, c, 2; E. Tur. nor, b, 25; W. Logan, not out, 2; F. Kuker, c, 5; F. J, D. Kelly, r out, 20; W. Bruce, b, 2; P. G. McSbano, b, 14. W. H. Coopar, b, 0. .Extras, 3. Total, 104. Being 169 behindtkeir opponents, the Australians followed tn their innings, and at the close of the day's play had lost 7 wickets for 109 runs. The f Hewing are the scores:—Kelly, b, 14 ; Scott, c, 20 ; Ed wards, b, 2 ; Swift, b, 18 ; liosser, b, 11; Turner, b, 17; Baker, b, 5; McShane, not out, S ; Bruce, not out, 8.

TAMBOUR MAJOR OPERA COMPANY—"BiIIee Taylor."

The story of this opera, which will be pro duced for tbo first timo in tho colony at Abbott's Opera House to-night, is founded on tbo old bour of "Billy Taylor," a well known English nautical ditty. Tbe time of the action is 180*, when the press gang was in full sway. Too firßt act opens with a viow of Southampton harbour, at the old inn of tbo Royal George, wbcro the villagers meet to rejoice over the approaching wedding of Billso Taylor and Phoebe, a charity girl. There is alto an hoires", Arabella Jane, who is in lovo with Billee. She oilers bim ber band and fortune?, which ho refuses. Her father, Sir Mincing Lane, a kind-hearted old gintlemao, is going to give the villagers a feast at Billea's wedding. Ho invites his friend, Captain Flapper, to join tbo festivi ties. The captain falls iv lovo with Phoebe at firtt tight, and vows that she shall not marry Billee. A tutor, Crab, is also iv love with. Phoobo. Among Captain Flapper's crew is Ben Barnacle, who hai gone to sea oa account of bis love for Kliza, who has forsaken him for another lover. Ho is ordered by the press pang to go and carry off Billee Taylor. During the festivities preceding the holiday the plan is executed, and Billee is taken away, which brings the first act to a close. Tbe second act (two years having elapsed) open* with ita scodc laid in Ports mouth Harbour, Ships are coming and going while the Bailors mid their sweot- Eearis sit around the docks watching some sailors dancing a hornpipe. All the charity girls, among whom is Phoeb3, have followed Billee to sea, disguised as sailor boys, Billee, in the meantime, baari'en tobealie'u teoant. Kir Mincing Lane, who hat become a commander in tbe volunteers, appoars and endeavours to induce some of the volunteers to join his company, Phoebe is about to enlist, when Barnacle interferes, and there it a quarrel between the soldiers and the sailors. Captain Flapper stops the fight. I ante one tolls Phoebe that BMee has lost his love for ber, and loves Arabella, She fires a pistol at Billee and Arabella, whom she scoa in company, and she is ordered to b» shot. She then makes herself known. I Matters are finally explained and set right, and a'l endi happily. The foregoing is a necessarily brief description of the argument of the opera, and conveys no idea of the intensely comic character of the work which, there is littfo doubt, will meet with a favourable reception. On Brturday evening there was a largo attendance! at the Opera House to witness the final perform ance of " Patience." On Wednesday even ing the present company's season in Auck land will come to a close, when, as a'roady stated, Mr Howard Vcrnon will take a benefit.

POLICE COURT.—This day.

Before Meisrs Dargayjlle (chair), and H

DeCourcy Martolll, Justioes.)

Dhunk.—Threo persons wore punished for this offence. Disorderly.—George Harrison, arrested by Constable O'Shea for disorderly oonduot, was aunt to tho Hospital, being in a sadly bruised and blackonod condition. Neglected Children.—Henry and Albert Hayaon wore charged with being neglected children within tho meaning |of the Aot. The poor children were evidently in a dirty and filthy state.—Sorgoant White called attention to tho deplorablo condition of the prisoners.—The Bonoh ordered tho boys to the I'ldnttra1 Home for children, one for five years and tho other for threo, to be brought up in the faith of tho Church of England. Baitibm, — Hubert . Spiers (warrant) was charged with throwing a backet of water over his wife, and otuerwlßa ill-treating her on the 18th instant.-The prisoner had been drinking heavily, and was remanded for seven days, UHK JICWKLLKBX JKOBHKRY.- John KrioSSOn was charged with being oonoerned in the robbery on board tho f.r, Well^gton, and re manded until Friday next.

Mmv ans Iy>sg —The charge ot vagranoy against this person was withdrawn, as she had left Auckland for the North Shore.

A Midnioht Alirm.- Charles Led wing Nel son was oharged under tho Vnqrant Aoc with bolasc found In tbo honsa of Jalta bison, in Lioriie-street, on tho night ot the 19th instant,— Prisoner admitted the charge: had been drink log. Mrs LHxon deposed that prisoner had been fjnnd in her house; he raised the window and otawledln; lc was four in the morning; she was f rlghtem d; there was another man with him and one or tn*m litmm red her white in bed; tbe men were strangem to her: prisuer would not go ont and she sent tor a constable; her daughter wai In the room with her at the tima ot the aUrm-- Charlotte cummins deposed that she was Bleeping with her mother when the gentleman (pointing to prisoner) came Into the room; he was a por'oot stranger to her; did not give htm pormfstloo.— Co pii soner : You could only get In through the window; there Is no mistake about yon.lyou are the man right enough.— l'o the Bonoh: I lit a oandle and saw the prlsoner'd faoo; would not go until the constable oame.—oonsUble- fatten was oalled to the hcrasa and found the pri soner there; took him intooQßtody.-Mc liar gaville l What sort ot a hoase Is It In which these neople live 1 -Conetible: A wooden house, your Worship (laughtsr).—Hln Worship: Thav'a not what I mean.—Constable: Don't know anything ot the people.—The Bench: In con sideration that this appears to be prisoner's first toffenoe. the punishment will be light, one month's imprisonment with hard labour. A Liveht Saixob.—Robert Grew, an ex perlenoed young tar of the modern type, aotlva and smut looking, was charged with dis obedient oonduot on board the British ship T&uf iinfja, on the 18th lost, -Mr Tyler appeared in defence, and asked that the oaee m'ght be adjourned until Thursday next. Prisoner was admitted to ball, himself la £20. and one or two enrnHes in lhe same amount; This was all the business.

" I'll pay your bill at sight," as the blind man said to the doctor who had in vain at tempted to cure him of blindness.

A child being asked what wera the three great feasts of the Jaws, promptly replied, "Breakfast, dinner, and supper,"

CABLEGRAMS.

|3Y ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.—COPYRIGHT.]

[REUTER.]

(Kcceived November 20tb, 1.45 p.m.)

THE REWARD OF MERIT,

LONDON, Novembor 18. Admiral Sir AnthoDy A, Ho.vkins has been made a K.C.B.

THE CLOTURE.

The opposition to the new rules of proce dure in the House of Commons is decreas ing, aud an early prorogation of Parliament is probable. JOYCE MURDER CASE. The evidence of tbe prisoner who turned approver ia the Joyce murder caso is con clusive.

(Received November 20-noon.) ENGLISH COMMERCIAL.

LONDO v, November 18,

Tho market rate of discount has been r.is dbyJd to 3gd. The bank rato remains at 5 per cent. Consols aro un changed at 102, New Zealand securities and colonial breadstuff* and tallow are without quotable change.

FRENCH ACQUISITIONS,

PARIS, November 10,

In the Chamber of Deputies to-day, M. Duclerc, the Premior, presented a Bill pro viding for the ratification of the de Brazza treaty with Madagascar, under which cer tiin territory in that island is acquired by France.

EGYPTIAN TROOPS REVIEWED.

LONDON, November 18,

Her Majesty tho Queen reviewed all the troops which have returned from Vgypt at tho Horso Guards to-day. Hie various re giments afterwards marchod through Picca dilly and Whitehall, receiving an ovation from an immense concourse of people as sembled along the route.

FROZEN MUTTON FOE THE FISHES,

LONDON, November 18,

A report is current to-day that the cargo of frozen mutton, per the Marsala, which lcftDunedin on the 22nd September last, was jettisoned near Java, owing to tbe ro> frigerating machinery having broken down.

THE P. AND O. CuMPANY.

LONDON, November 18.

The Peninsular aud Oriental Steam Navigation Company has declared a dividend of 3J per cent, for the last half-year, together with a bonus of 2 per cent. NATAL LOAN.

Out of tbe Natal loan for seven huudred thousand only a quarter of a million was subscribed.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN LONDON.

LONDON, November 17,

A disastrous fire occurred to-day at Messrs Whiteley's well-known sh»p, West bourne Grove, The damage ia estimated at £100,000.

THE JOYCu MURDER,

LONDON, November 18.

The trial of another of the prironeis con cerned in the murder of the Joyce family at Moantrasna, County Galway, in August last, was concluded to-day, a verdict of guilty being returned by tbe jury, and sentence of death was passed upon the prisoner,

Arabi's Inal.

ALEXANDRIA, November 17.

Tho Egyptian Commission for tho prosecution of Arabi and the other rebels has conceded the point at issue regarding the legal poceduro at tbo (rial, and counsel for tbe defence commenced the re-examina tion of witneises to ■•day; _ _. lurkiah Interfosi-cnce in Egypt;

C IASTANTIMOPJ.E, November 17.

In spite of the assurances given by the KnglLah Government, the Powo has opened further parleying regarding thb-despatch of a Turkish Commissioner to Kgypt.vand'has notified the British Charge d'affaires at Constantinople that it insitts upon sending a Commissioner.

IHE CLOTDRE

LONDON, November 17.

Since tbe passing of the second of Mr Gladstone's new procedmc rules on Wed nesday evening, more lapid progress has been made in tbe House, During ytstcr day's sitting the third, fourth, and fifth roles relating to debates on motions for ad journment, divisions, and iirclevancy or repetition, were canied,

KMGHTS OF ST. MICHAEL AND

ST. GEOHGE,

Colonel Scratchley is made an honorary Major-General on the retired list, and he and Messrs. William Mo Arthur and Thomas Mclllwraith are appointed Knifhta of St. Michtel and St. George, and Mr Michael Stuart Mitchell, Fiji, a Companion of tho same Older,

AUSTRALIAN.

SYDNEY, this day,

Sailed, on the evening of the Sth : The steamship Wakutipu, for Wellington, Arrived, last evening: Tbe steamship Wairarapa, from Auckland.

ANTI-COOLIS KIOT. BRISBANE, thi3 day.

A serious anti-coolio riot has occurred at Buodabcrg. Tbe ringleader of the disturb ance has, however, been arrested, and the natives (Cingalese) liave since* gone to work.

GuVERNOR JEttVOIS IN DEMAND, MELBOURNE, this day.

The "Argus" in to-day'a issue has an article referring to the report that Sir Wm. Jervois will succeed Sir Arthur Gordon, It stronsly urges the expediency of appoint ing Sir Wm. Jervois to Victoria instead of to New Zealand.

THE VICTORIAN MINISTRY.

MELBOURNE, November 19,

It is reported that Mr Munro, with the knowledge and approval of Mr Berry and the Opposition, will probably move a vote of want of confidence in the Ministry.

RETURN OF AUSTKALIAN

CRICKETfiES. SYDNEY, November 18,

Arrived this morning : The steamship City of New York from Auckland. The Australian cricketers, who were pa?scngers, wero warmly welcomed on landing.

AUSTRALIAN FARMERS FOR NKW

ZKALAUD,

ADELAIDE, November 18.

Several farmers from tho Pekina district of this colony have sold out and left for the Middle Island of New Zealand. Tho South Australian Farmers' Association ate circu lating a large number of guide books and papers of that colony, and its agricultural advantages and prospects are exciting much interest here.

LUMPSBS' STRIKE,

ADELAIDE, November 18,

The Adelaide wharf "lumpers" have struck work, and It is feared that dis turbances may be caused by them.

["AGE" SPIOIALS.]

MILITARY ACTIVITY IN GERMANY. LONDON, November 6.

Considerable actiuty exists id military circle) ef Gormany, and the fortifications along the borders of the Empire arc being strengthened.

GREECE AND TURKEY.

November 10.

The Turkish Government have decided to cede the Thessalian frontier to Greece, and the Ottoman ttoops now assembled on the boundary line will be immediately withdrawn.

Dimensions have arisen amongst the membars of the Turkish Government, and a Ministerial crisis is imminent. The Egyptian question is the main cause if tbe differeuce which has arisen, and which will necessitate a change in the Sultan's advisers, DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY. Returns of the triennial elections-for the Lower House of Congress are now complete, and the result* show that out ot 293 mem bers elected a majority of 50 have been re turned on the Democratic ticket decision. The election of 1880 is thus completely reversed, the Republicans on tint occasiou secuting a majority. OUTBREAKS IS VIENNA. No further open outbreaks have occurred' but strong feeling is still manifested amongst the populace of Vienna against the police.lhe military are patrolling the streets with a view ot preserving order, and the immediate suppression of any occurrence of violence. HUNTING IN IRELAND. In varioua parts of Ireland the tenants have refused to allow their holdings to be . hunted over. A meet wan held near Waterford. when a mob assembled and re : fused to nllow the sport to proceed. The

i members o£ the hunt becomiog excited timed on the mob and chased thorn from the field with their hunting whips, 1 At a meetini of Dublin City Corporation, it was movod that the freedom of the city should be conferred on General Wclseley, in recognition cf bis eminent services in Egypt. Ths motion, on being put to the i meeting,was negaiived. <

ATTEMPT ON THE SULTAN'S LIFS.

An attempt has bsen made by one of the sontinels on guard at the Palace, Constan tinople, to assassinate the Sultan, His Mo-jetty was walking alone in the gardens attached to the palace, whoa a man ndvauced towards him iv a threatening manner, The Sultan per ceived his danger, and ran from the spot, and calling loudly for help, attracted the notion of some of his attendants, who secured the sentinel before he had time to overtake His Majesty, who escaped entirely unhurt.

The Queen Marie Christina of Spain has given birth to a daughter.

conspiracies in austeia.

A se'zure of bombs and oiher explosive materials ba3 been made by the police authorities at Pertb, the chief commercial city of Hungary. It is_ believed that they were intended to be utilised in a fresh at tempt on the life of the Emperor of Austriai LONDON, November 14.

The Arab 3 employed at Pert Sa:d coaling the steamers passing through the Suez Canal have, lor some time past, been in subordinate in their conduct, and have caused much delay in the trailie of the Canal through refusing to work when re quested by masters of vessels. After being repeatedly warned, without any improve ment taking place in their conduct, the Canal Company have dupensed with the services of all natives employed in connec tion with the shipping of Port Said, and have replaced them by Europeans,

CHUBCti AND STATE.

November 14,

The French Government aro rcdncing the amount of allowance paid to religious bodies subsidised by.tho State,and in conse quence the salary of the Archbishop of Paris will bo reduced by a turn of 15,000 franca per annum.

SIR a. GORDON GOES TO JAMAICA.

The inhabitants of Jamaica have petitioned the Imperial Government to re appoint Sir A. Musgrave Governor of the island when his present term of oflice ex pires. Tho prayer of the petitioners ■will not be acceded to, as it has been defiuitely decided to appoint Sir A. Gordoo, the pre- Fent Governor of Now Zealand, as Kir A, Musgrave's successor. THE BASUTO TROUBLE. The policy of the Scanlon Government, with reference to the Basuto difficulty, is very unpopular at Cape of Good Hope, and a change of Ministry is impending in con sequence.

T HE ASSAULT IN QUEEN STREET.

A JtCemand Granted.

At the Police Court this morning, Frank Cornwell appeared upon warrant before J. M. Dargaville and H. C. Martelli (Justices), to answer tho charge of having, on Satur day afternoon last, "unlawfully assaulttd one Charles Cookman McMillan, by striking kirn on the face with a riding whip, and then and there throwing him down on tbe ground." The interest felt in the case was shown by a larger than usual attendance of thß public, Mr McMillan, who exhibited no visible marks from the assault, occupied a scat at tho legal table, and so also did his partner, Mr F. Larldns>, while the defen dant Eat further back along with his botida men—Messrs Liuabury and if'enton. Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Tyler for tho defence. As soon as the charge had been read out, Mr Tyler said: I appear tfor the defendant, Your Worship, and I have to ask for an adjournment until Friday next. The alleged offence was committed sometime after midday on Saturday last, and shortly after the occurrence the defendant was arrested on warrant, and ho was not bailed out until tomp.tbing like 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Yesterday being Sunday he hss had no opportunity up till the present time of preparing for h-s defence. Some interial is necessary, inasmuch as he is n straiger here, and although he has received good intimation of the ability and willingntss of several persosa fo give eW dence on his behalf, yet he must have time to find them out. This ia a more difficult matter with him than it would be to one resident in the place. 1 ask therefore tor an adj urnment uutil Friday nrxt. I do not think the nccessaiy evidence could be procure'! before Wednesday, and Thurs day is tho Resident Magistrate's Court day, when I shall be otherwise engaged, co that it would be impossible for me to be hero then. There are a number of cases in the otlur Court which render it necessary fot me to attend. Mr Theo. Cooper : I appear for the prose, tion, and must object to such an adjourn ment as that ju%t applied for. The assault was, as Your Worships know The Clerk: Friday is already full up. Will Saturday do! Mr Tyler: Saturday will suit me. Mr Coopec : Tho assault w»s com mitted in broad daylight and in the most unpiovoked manner, 'i he only possible witnesses who are able to give evidence upon it aro the peoplo who were in that part of Queen-street at tbe^ime, and who saw it. They aie easily got. The wit nesses my friend speaks of must ba of another charae'er.

Mr Tyler : Ao; they aro witnesses for the defence in this charae of assault. Mr Cooper: Well, I must object to the adjournment. The anasult was most un pruvoked, and the complainant is afraid that it may be repeated. Besides this, two of his witnesses arc about to leave for the Islands in the Myrtle. I should not have objected to a reasonable adjournment—one, for instance, until to-morrow rooming, and even then I fail to ses any reason for any adjnurnmont of a case of this description. My friend has shewn no reason for it. The evidence as to the assault is clear; thc-e can be no dis pute about it. I ask your Worships to go on with the case to-day.

Mr Dargaville_ (to Mr Cooper): You say two material witnesses so to sea by this vessel—the Myttlo ? # Mr Cooper: Yes; the vessel baa already been detained at some expense. My friend says he needs some time in order to get witnesses for the defence, but there can be ho dispute as to the facts of the case.

'i'he witnesses who will give evidence are independent persons who saw the whole aft'iir, .My friend now asks for an adjourn ment, apparently for the purpose of defend ing a case of this nature.

Mr Tyler (sotto voce): That is a strange argument, • ,'

Mr Cooper : The information slates that Mr McMillan is in bodily fear, attd as the defendant will in the event of ah adjourn ment be practically uurestrainod.it isnot altogether unlikely ihat he might repeat the offence, seeing that he baa shown h;m- Eclf to be a man of stroDg passions. I would ask Your Worships to put yourselves in. Mr McMillan's place,— Mr lyler : I do no', kuow that my friend has any right to go into the merits of the case. This is about tbe first time I have ever heard any one endoavouriug to shut a man out from all opportunities for defence.

Mr Dargavjila: That is right enough, but here is an .allegation that the ends of justico will bo defeated it such a long ad journment as you have asked for is granted.

Mr Tyler: I submit that the ends of jnstice will be deleated if the man is allowed no opportunity of defending (he case. .

Mr Dargaville (to Mr Cooper): When do you say the Mjrile will be ready to go to sea?

_ Mr Cooper: She is ready now, but in view of tbis ca«o coming on Messrs Mc drthurhavo kept her at great cost. Tlie complainant bas no wish to shut out the de ferce, and he therefore confents to the ad journment of the case until to-morrow.

Mr Tyler : I submit that that is not long cnoueh. All opportuinty for preparing for the defence has been that out till this morning, and however strong the case against the defendant may be, the man has a right to a reasenable opportunity for defence. Id the Resident Magistrate's Court, for instance, the practice is ro serve summonses not later thaa Monday ia order that tho defendants may be ready by the following Thursday, and so in ail cases tho defendants have a right to expect time for preparing for their defence. We have ■witnesses who will speak us to the meiits of the case and the reason of the assault-if we are only allowed time to get them—and that surely will be a ground for defence. j Mr Darf>aville :We will in the meantime adjourn the case until to-morrow, and then if reasonable grounds are shown for a farther adjournment, no doubt it will bo

grunted. Without that we do not see that the case ought to be further delayed Mr Tyler : rhen 1 shall have to make a further application for adjonrnmenti to morrow. I fail to ccc why theadjon m ment should be objected to ""junta. Mr Cooper : The phiaiiffhas no desire to chut the man's mouih, fey denying him aw

Mr lyler : By the course you are p ur . mimg then; seems to be some such desire Tne policy followed is peihaps tbe same™ that pursued in the Islands, Mere a Tnds ment was snatchod in the absence of the

The case was then adjonrned until to. mo.row, the defendant being agaia ad- * mittcd to bail, in l.v own bond for £50, and two sure ties of £25 each. ' -

TELEGRAMS

[Fa m Ova own Coreespondknt.)

. Queen < f Beauiy.-The cistern which is to catch the drainage at no. 9 was B »t on this moving the pump beingXH tor two hours. During this time theS rose three ftet over the flat sheet

m r , CAMBRIDGE, this day Mr Bryce did not arrive here as expected on Saturday eveni^. He will, however arrive at Hamilton (o-niorrow, where the Government waggon will meet him and convey him through to Cambridge At the Lana Court to-day, before Judges O'Hrien and Williams, the adjourned hear! log in re tbe Whakamam Block was brought forward. Dr Buller and Mr Sheehan wre present. 'Jhe nativC g objected^to awyeis representing Datives in the Whakamaru case, insiatine that natives should conduct their own cases. The answer given to the objection was to the effect that when the time arrived, the question is would be duly arrived. As tho present Dative assess oid not tit, when whakarrnaiu was first brought forward, the hearing of tne case was further adjourned till next Monday, when another assessor will be present.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. Goods, of Wellington, and Hnlston, of C hnstchurch, have been matched to run three dntaace3 for £25 a side on December 2ordt

The Middle Island Railway Fxtension Commissioners arrived in town on Friday night, after having inspected theroute-of line via Tophouse. The secretary to the Railway League has obtained permission roi a deputation to wait upon the Commis. sionera this afternooD,

DUNEDIN, this day. A CAEGO OF FROZEN MEAT DESTKOYitJJ. Ondittbat telegraphic advice has been* * received here that the freezing apparatus on board the steamer Marsala broke down and that in consequence her cargo of meat had to be thrown oveiboard. It is under stood that the entire shipment was insured in Home offices.

INVERCAKGILL, this day,

THE POPK'd KESTOKATION

At the close of I he service in the Church of St. Columbkill, Kiverton, yesterday, Bishop Moran icceived an address of welcome from the Catholics of that por tion of bis diocese. In replying to it, the Bishop referred to the condition of Italy under a foieign government, and expiessed his conviction tbat -the anticipa tions formed »s to the Pope's restoration to his rights a? temporal sovereign wou'd be realised »t no distant day.

CRICKET.

Auckland v. Canterbury.

The "Prefs" says: - " The team to repre sent Canterbury in the approaching match with Auckland will be selected fiom the following players, who are requested to obtain as much practice as possible during the present,week :—u. Ashby, F. Barnee, T. Buchanan. W. J. Cottcrill, J. Fowke, W. F.itb, B. T. A: Fuller, T. D. Harman, J. Hattland, a. M. Ollivier, W. J. Pocock W. P, Reeves, a. H. Secretan, C. Strange, J. Wheatley, G. Vatson, atid F. Wildiug. Specal practices will be held at Lancaster P«rk on Tuesday, the 14th, and Thursday, the 16th iost." (JBAMMAB SCHOOL V. IST ELEVEN AUCK" ■ " LAND CLUB. This match waa commenced fat the Domain about half.past three on Saturday ! aitemsou, the rain having prevented an earlier commencement beiDg made. The Aucklaad men went to the wickets firat but they did not make a longst4nd,,the bowling of the Meldrum brothers bemß difficult to play, uhe innings closed for 49 run«, Dawes makiog the largest score The fielding of the Grammar School boys was v<ry good. They picked up _ and returned the ball with great rapidity, and it was handled by the wicket-keeper with equal smartness. After ' a short in'erval, the Auckland Eleven toflk the field, and their opponents the willow. A. Keece raaae a good defence, and Mel drum, senr., displayed plenty of style. Both made a good score against the bowling of Leader, who is a swift trundler with very g-od pitch, and Cneesenian, the only other bowler tho Auckland men possessed. Lusk, who was in last but two, made top score for the team, thanks to the careful stonewalling of * Kissling. The last wicket fell for 67 runs, or just 27 ahead of that opponent!!. The boys took the fieldf again in very high spirits. Bindon and Gheeseman appeared at the wickets. The firat-named was sent back to the pavilion by a very smart piece of fielding being run out, and then Tiipp faced Cheesman. He too was soon des patched, being caught at the wicket, and then Dews faced the bonier. He took his fust over from Meldrum, junr., and was ! obliged to play every ball. In the next over Cheesman was bowled by hia elder brother, and then Grierson . faced Dewes. Maiden after maiden was sont down, but still nothing could besco-ed off tbe bowling, shortly after Dewes got a ball away, and commenced to rim, but seeing it well fielded ran back.: The boy' was too smart, and before he could relurn to his ground the ball was in tbe hand of ,' the wicket-keeper, and the bails in the air.' It is needless, to describe more. Wicket " after wicket foil. to. the bowling, and the boys wno had received a slight ■ «from the Second Eleven of the same club, wbe rtfused to play them, began to chaft their opponents. The last wicket fell for ' the insignificant total of 27 run's. Thus ended the first ma'oh the G aromar Fchool boys have played against a, fir t-class team, Panmoeb C.C. v- "Herald" C.C. 'JL'lio cricket match which was played at v Panumre on Saturday last between the J*| " Herald " and Panmure Clubs, resulted in ■■■: an easy victory for the "Herald-by 9 wickets and 6 runs. Panmure: Ist, 11; 2nd, 20. "Herald" : Ist, 31; 2nd, 6 runs for one wicket. Tho bowling ot f. Good man for the " Herald "was very effective, having taken 7 wickets for 9 runs in the first innings.

AUCKLAND SHAREMARKET.

Novembbh 20, 1882. ' ;■ National—Bgyerc, 753 Colonial Bink-Siller.*, 4lFs Auckland Qas-Buyerx. £8 53 ' Thames Gas—Buyers, 2os Ooromandel Stoain—Bnyora 16s Fisher and Company anjerp, UeGd Caledonian-Sellers, Ms Kurnnul Hill— Bnyere, sa; sellers. 68 Boutnorn Cross- 2ts to 30a; buyers, ißs ■ BBllew,

Deep Level T ibuto-2s 8d to 3d 61 to 3fl 3d; buyoM, 3b ; eel erf, 3s 6d Mariner—la Gd; bnye-g. * 3 ; sellers, 6s Prlno« Imperial-60<>,708 to 70s; buyers, 688; Bellow. 721 Saooe.s-18* to 20s ; buyers, 18a; teller?, 21s Premier—Sellers, 8a 64 ' London—Vb 9d . • Werahlko-Bellers. 3s J. NEWMAN, Chairman.

! The youngest river steamer captain in i the colony in a Thames youth Darned Walter Parker, aged 1«. He recently parsed bis I examination with considerable credit, and bas been placed in charge of one of the ' Thames river steamer?. . ; We are requested to remind personß de siriDg to secure choice building allotments of the sole on Thursday next at doi v, by Mr S. W. Biuney, Lower Qncen-sfwet. 10 ;of tho allotments, large'size,'are'situated ! in Hepburn-strcef, abuttiug on the park, and one allotment in Ponaonby Krad. Tbis description of property is gradually be coming unobtainable except at fabulous prices, ; ■. , ■■'' -

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