SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WA-BRiaK^,^, 9 . 2 'SUNSET.—This Evonlnfi-, 7.15 SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, 4.i7 MOON^S AGE.-FIIU Moon, 25th. 3.20 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

SUNDAY. Ada C. Owen, brigantine, from Tiniam MONDAY. Rlngarcoma, r.s., Edle. from the South nouthern Oroes, r.s, feom Tlmarn A'bart the Good, brnr, from Newcastle Hawk, Government sohooner, from a orulse Onward, sohooner, from Russell TUSSDAY. Te Anau, 8.5., Carey, from Bydney TO-DAY. Cabarfeidh, barque, Ohlson, from Newcastle. Camilla, brlKsntine, HelgaßOn. f.om Oamaru Arg/le. e.s., Crawford, from Whangarel

DEPARTURES.

SATURDAY. Adah, ketoh, for Norfelk Island SUNDAY. Ororvpero, b.s., Molntosb, for Westport TUESDAY. Glenelg. S.S., Stephenson, for Husec'l TO-DAY. Ashmoro. barque. Whltmore, for London Kellanci, ketoh. Haultaln, for \\ hangarel Min»arooma, r.r,. Eale, for Sydney

IMPORTS.

Per Albort tho Good, from Nowcastle-501 tona coal. Per Ringarooma,from Molbourae and South -2101 mate sugar. M 2 packages tea, 30 kep syrup, 27 trunks boots, 126 sacks bran, 5- sacks flour, 80 cases whisky, 17 hhds aio, 159 bars iron, 30 eases ginger ale. 10 cases sago, 25 cases geneva, IU7 kegs butter, 15 cases drugs, and cOO packages sundries. Por Southern Cross; from Timr.rii-220 sacks wlieat. Per Cabarfeidh from Newcastle - 617 tons coal. Per Ada C. Owen from Oamaru-1650 saoks wheat. From Timaru-100 s.cks c ats. 130 sacis wheat. Per Camilla from Dnnedln-1709 sacks pro duce 24 eatoi sundries. 781 sacks oats, from oamaru-61 blook3 stono, COO sacks wheat, 100 sacks oats, 50 sacks bran. Per Te Anau from Sydney—l63s paokages Buaar. 528 cases fruit. 52 pieces Oregon timber, 2 . kegß pain*, 110 cases ooroilour,2o casks wire, 7t) boxea ra'ls.4Bo bundleß hoop lron,2U pao»- Agas ton, 50 bags tapiooa. 50 cases bruidj. 18D bags bonedust.and a large quintlty of sundries. Inwards Coastwisk-Ocomi, from Kcrlkcri; las. flbm Matakaua: Krlembilda. from Whan aaroa: Zillah, from Thames; Agnes Martina, from Russell; Kauri, from Port Charles; Bessie, from Konnedy's Bay; Progress from Great Barrier; Opotiki. from Tauranga; Onward, from Russell; Peweveranoo, from Sandsplt; L'zutto. from Thames. - Ootwards Coastwise—Dream, for Whanga rel- L<*, for \Vatheke; Perseverance, for S-ndsplt; Llzstte, for Thame.1. Tko s.B. Rotorua left for tho South on Satur day night. Passengers : — Messra. Linton, BSWicke, Kingston, R. Butler, Skinner, T. A. Menzlcs, J.F.Clark, W. Coleman, Buckland, Brittain, Dunn, Captains Robinson and Pat ricke, Tho brigantine Ada C. Owen, from Timaru and Oamaru, left the former place on December 3rd, and had a flno weather passage. The brig Albert the Good, coal-laden, left Newcastle on December 2nd, and wieh the ex ception of tho first two days, had modorato variable weather till arrival. The B.S. Omapere, whioh left"for Russell and Westport on Sunday, took as passongers— Mesra R. Russell, J. Russell, and T. Wilkinson. The barque Ashmoro took advantage of tho change of wind and sailed early this morning for London. She takes a cargo valued at £51,118, and the following passengers.—Mrs C. H. Shcp pard, Master L. A. H. Shcppord, Mrs J. Cottenll, Mr C. F. Stovin, Mr and Mrs S. S. Macloren and infant, Master Maclaron. Messrs Hewson and Melville launched this morning for Mr J. C Firth, n punt for use at Te Aroha, 52ft in length, 12ft beam, 3ft 6in deep. The same builders are now about to commence another vessel of Bimilar description, tc be usod in conveying tiles fron Riverhend to Auckland, to order of Mr Vszey. Her dimensions are— length, 30ft, beam, 12ft, depth, 3ft. Mr Maoquarrie is about to commeace the con struction of a 60 ton schooner for Auckland at his Mechanics' Bay yards. Tho barque Cabarfeidh, which arrived yester day from Newcastle, brought a cargo of coal and Mrs Ohlson and Mr James Brown ns pas sengers. The Wanaka brought the following passen gers from Bontsem ports i—Mesdomes Kirk wood, Whiilook, Russell, wolt, Rodiok. Foarn ley. Holmes. MUsss Hsmerton, Bel), Petty I2i, Maunder, Nelson. McGulro (2i, Brown, Leach g|, TltdelL Edgar (2), Messrs Rcdick. Scott, arker. Robinson, Haugb.toi\ Nelson.MoOnlro. Selby, Holm:s.Boyd, Pioklas. clajt»n. Buller, Forward, Held, Bell. O'Connel), Kennedy, Cnb fleld. Feareley, Walter, Colbeol (S), Thompion, WhlUock,Rl»ted, The e.s. Rlogarooma, which arrived from 'he South on Monday, brought the following pas sengers:—Mesdames Rjss, cbllelrtn and ssr vant, MortoD, Davies, nnd children, Smith, children snd servant, Duffy, Harvey. Fraser, Baok, Brown; 'Misses, Kraoer, Dooosy, Carr, Stlckley, McOttUilay; Messrs Seymour, Loy land, Tye, Wilson and eervant, Ross. Morton, Bailsn, Smith, Klnnerney, White, Lee, Murray, Mutton, Williamson. Cro;«. Gardoer, Thistle, Duff/. Dawson, Wrlgg, Taylrr, Clark, Lee, Major Kdwatds, Pitt, *unt. Chapman. Bays Goddard, Fairs, Freedrnan, Flogeltanb. Tnrpln, Brsstey, Cargo Collins, Coeper, Fraser, Corrle. Slack, Sim, and 10 steerage. The c._ Te Anau le!t Sydney on Thursday afternoon, and arrived at 3 p.m. jeaterday :— Passengers for Auokland—Saloon: Mrs O. a, Illsckman and 3 children, Mrs Thomas and oh'l*. Mr H. Campbell, Mr Briton, Mr H. Harris, Matter G. A. Amphlett, Mr W". Rotho Mr Grainger, Miss Brothers, Mrs O. K. C, Smith, Mr O. Holdshln, Mr aud Mra Gppan helmer, Mr G. Sayer, Mr L. H. Kyngdon, Mrß Kyngdon, Mr Qulsnell, Mr M. Moss, Miss R7 Moss. Ml«s H. Brownlow. Misa Bateman, Mr Nlool, Mr E. Humohrlts, Master Darga vllle Mr and Mrs Jes. Muir and 7 children, Mrs DoukllL Mrs Harding, Prnfessor and Mrs Gur ney, Mr J. Simpson. Mr W. Barratt, Mr end Mrs J. B. Franols, Mr F. Herrman, Mr T. LAko man. For Nspler: Mr James Holder. For Wellington tMr and Mrs Form. For Lytto'ton: Mr B. T. Whiteside, Mr R. S. Hall. i"or Port Chalmers: Mr and Mra Harne, Mr W. Wot kloa Mr G. Stirling", and 27 In the steerage for all ports. o

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Mandkau Heads, this day. The brig Robin Hood from Melbourne, crossed the bar at 10.50 a.m. to-day. Lyttelton", Monday. Arrived: Thetis, yaoht, from Wellington; Omaha, brigantine, from the Chatham Islands, Dunsbin", Tuesday. Arrived; Wairarapa, from Melboarne Pas sengers tor Aucslaad :— Messts G. G. Morton. D. Johnston, D. Howden, Mra Qamb'ey and cnlld, Captain Chambors; steerage, B. Napjbr, this day. Sailed: Wave Queen,for London.with a cargo Of wool and tallow, valued at £69,272,

Mail Notice.

".Alts Will CtOBD AC U.-JBlt,- Tnie Day. For Frlondly Islands, ptr Orpheii", at 4 p.m. For Whangarol Heads, Walpa, Whangarol, Kamo, and Mangapal, por Argyle. at 1 p.m. For '1 names, pec Enterprise), at 5.30 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wong-roi, and Mongonui, por Wellington, at 4.30 p.m. For Kiißsell, Kawakawa, and Australian Co'.o -nleß, per Rlngorooma, at 5.30 p.m. Thursday. 28th instant. For Coromandel, por Coromandel, at 8 «.m. For Waiwera, To Kapa, CrMgloburn, upd Wart worth, por Robo Casey, at 10 a.m. For Gisborne. Napier, Southern Porte, Chatham Islands, and Australian Cclonlos, jor To Anau, at 11 a.m, For 1 haenus. por Rotomahana, at 3.30 p.m. For Tuuranga. Ohlnomutu, and UDotlltl, por Qlono'g, at 4 p.m. For Whangarel Honda, Whargarol, and Ksuio, por Southern Cro.s, at 5 p.m. TUHSDAY. January 2nd. l-'or s.s. City of Now York, bb follows :— For Sandwloh lolanels, United SUtf. i>( America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and. British and Foreign Wo.it Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Gontlnont of SLarope. at 1 p.m. For monoy ordors, roßlstored lottoi-s, and Nowspapors. at 11,30 a.m. Late lotters bearing an extra feo of slxpenos. In aeldltlon to the postage, will bo rscolvod by tho Mall Atrent on board the steamer up to the timo of aailUisr. This mall will bo dun In London, on Moi day, February 12th, 1883. Tho s.s, .Walpara will loave Hokitika on the 6th January for Okarlta, Jackson's Bay, and West Coast Ot Middle Island. Si B, 8183, Chief Postmaster. Chlof Post-otOco. Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Decemder 27. 1882.1 Abbott's Opera House-Juvcnilo Company Harlequin Jack tho Giant Killer, 8 p.m.

Amorloan Novolty Hall, Qloen-stroot.—Hxhl bltlon of P-lntt.tja ot Kgypiiuu War and Pre sentation of Gifts, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Birth.

O'OALLAGHAN.-Oa Deoombar 32. at One hnnga, Mrs WlUl.m G. P. O'Callughan, of a BOD.

Marriage.

HABDIE-TODD.-On the sth December, nt St. Paul's, by tho Rev. Mr Nelson, John AVhito Hardie, of Cumbernauld, Dumbartonshire, Scotland, to Anno Mary, eldest daughter of K. S. Todd, Es.]., of Xowcastlo-on-Tyno, Eng land,

Deaths.

FOTHKRI.VGHAM.-On Deoonibar 20th, Ca therine Peter?, aged SLl.rolict ot the lato Mr Kotherlnghar-. Tho funeral will leave hor late residence. Home Btreot, Arch Hill, to-morrow (Thursday) at 3 p.m. LAYER.—On Dccembor 21, at Raglan; by the upsetting of a boat, .Minna Caroline, tiio third and beloved daughter of Chas. haver, of Kyber Pass Road; ugetl 10 years and 2 months. MOORl?.-On tho 23rd of December, at her residence, Groy-strcot, tho wife of Joseph Moore, of a daughter. iIc'JUILLAN.-On tho 27th December, at Codkslraet, tho belovod daughter cf John McQuillan ; site tl dnyj. 'I ho funeral will loavo tho abovo address at four o'olook tomorrow. PARKKR.—At his parents' residence, Groj street, Auakland, Alfred Arthur, tho boioved son nt Win, and Bitbira Parke, ago seven monthr. RIOROAN.-On rooomror 2', at Oa\ I.odcn, Hoboon-atrto- Alloo Julia, the bolovert ohlld Ot H, J, and Al, J. Rlordan; aged threo yeans BUITKR. — in Dorombcr 2d. at his parents" realdonoo, Kybor I _si Riad, Davll * hltlnw, infant son of W, J. and Ksther .ultoe; BROd two moth „

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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1882.

for the causa that kcks osslsumcn. For the w.one that needs msislMic* For the future in tha distance. And tha .cod that wo can do,

A large amount of local matter, country race meetings, corrcspondenco, Tamaki excursions, etc, is crashed out of to-day's issue. A well-known character named Jeremiah Regan was sent tj tho Hospital to-day by tho police. He was ill aud destitute, anil evidently in a dying stato.

Mr Hanmer, agent for Messrs Grant aud Foster, has received advices from London intimating the. departure of twelvo moto families fvr Auckland.

Herr Carl Schmitt left by tho Wanaka yesterday, to spend hia vacation with his re lation Dr Yon Haist at Christchurch. Wc understand that Herr Schmitt will give an organ recital and flay ono Sunday at th» Catholic church when his 0 S-lutuiis is to bo dono.

A bootmaker of Parnell named Frodorick Kondall accidentally fell down a (light of stairs in his own house on .Saturday night, and fractured his collar-bone, besides sus taining severe bruises. He was taken to the Hospital for ti cat ment,

Mr A. O. Stephenson, Newton, is the successful tenderer out of a number of others for bedding, clothing, drapery, otc, for tho Whau Lunatic Asylum,

Sixty-seven passengers from Sydnoy prr Te Anau for Auckland.

Two kind and practically sympathetic ladjes (R.F.W. and C.8.) called at our office and left 25s in aid of tho poor widow lake, who so suddenly lost her husband a few days ago. Further subscriptions will bo thankfully received.

The district prize-money for carbine and medium rifles will be paid by Maj«r Withers at tho Militia and Volunteer Office daily from II to 1 o'clock. The Cadet prizes will be paid at same hours.

During the shower of rain which fell yesterday afternoon, a water-spout was ob served by a yachting party, off St Holier's Bay. It descended like an elongated spir al from a largo black cloud, about mid way between Eaogitoto and the Bean Rock .Lighthouse, and lasted appaiontly about „.i'o minuics.

- A number of cricket matches wore played in the Domain on Satuiday, Excelsior Club defeated Ponsonby very easily, while tho second eleven of this club was badly beaten by H endersoo, tho vMtors being entertained at dinner in the evening. The Bricklayers were easily defeated by tho Carpenters, D. Berry making a lino score of 89 against the latter.

350 tons ssgar have beon shipped from Mauritius for Dunedin and Lyttlcton daring December.

The building at the rear of the Turkish Baths formerly known as Dollis's stables, and recently purchased by Mr John Levy, cordial manufacturer, was destroyed by fire late on Saturday night. Fortunately, the glied was empty at the timo. Mr Levy es fcimatcs his loss at £70.

At Christchurch on Saturday Hulston won tbo match against Woods, of Welling ton, He was left on scratch in the 120 yards event, and the raco was given against him. Thejo wa9 a delay of two hours be fore tho next heat was got olf, in which', together with the 200 yards, Hulston won with ease.

In accordance with established usage, the Choral Society repeated their perfor mance of "The Messiah" ou Sunday afternoon for tho benefit of the public, who marked their appreciation of the boon by thronging the L'horal Hall. Every avail able foot of accomodation was appropriate el. There were several changes io the execu tion of the solo parts, Mr Brett, for instance, supplying the place of Mr Rhodes, and Miss A. Maunsell and Mr J. Hanna not being present, while the orchestra was hardly so strong as on Friday night. The oratorio, however, was executed with good effect, the choruses being rendered with vigour and the solos boing given very satisfactorily.

Somo of Ihe excursionists to Manukau Heads yesterday came across, in the iron sand, a large quantity of human bones, and, i probably under tho impression that they were Maori remains, took a few away with them. They no doubt little imagined that in all likelihood they were robbing the hasty graves of Englishmen who perished in 18G3, when H.M.S. Orpheus was wrecked close by, Tho bodies that, were afterwards washed up in great numbers were buried by Captain Wing and others in tbe sand, which is agitated and moved by winds and storms, ffjod is at some times deeper than at others. If the excursionists had recalled the circumstances they would naturally have allowed the bleached skeletons of their unfortunate fellow countrymen to remaip in the half-forgotten graves, '

TELEGRAMS

(PER PRKSS ASSOCIATION.)

NELSON, this day

The Collingwooci correspondent of iho "Colonist" states tbat cement has been successfully made at Femtown Works, and tests have proved highly satisfactory.

WELLINGTON, this day. DIVORCK COURT.

At the Divorce Court, Mackay v. Mackny and Campbell (co-retpondem), a verdict was given for the petitioner, with £300 damages. The petitioner claimed £1000. Judge nielimonei said it was tbe first case in ttew Zealantl where damages had been claimed in a divorce suit. A ride nisi, returnable in live months, was granted for dissolution of marriage. Sir Julius Vojel arrived hero at 1 o'clock and waa met by Major Atkinson and several leading citizens. He will bs entertained at luncheon to-morrow.

DUNEDIN, this day.

RAIN IN uUiNL-DIN

The wet weather yesterday spoiled every, thing. There'is little prospect of it clear ing to-day.

ACCIDENT AT REEFTON.

JieatJi of JFisliJtooh

PALMERSTON, this day. At the Manawatu Races, yesterday, #000 persons were present, Tho weather was favourable. The principal event was won by Dan.

GKEYMOUTII, tliis day,

At Recfton, iv the race for the Inangahau Cup, yestorelay, the well-known racehorse Fishhook foil anil broko his leg, anil bad to be shot. Osborne, the lider, broke his arm and received a severe shaking. Tha races had to be postponed owing to the i.iv.

CHILD DROWNED.

(BY TBL-CIRAt'II.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

CAMBKTDGB, tbis day. The illegitimate child of a girl named Emily Johnston mot its doath by drowning under somewhat pectiiiir circumstances on Christmas Day, at the residence of Mr Moon. The mother, who is a servant at Moon's, lot the child, nineteen months old, go out to play at the back of the house, having gone out to a neighbour's house for a few minutes. On her return, she was informed by a Maori woman, who had discovered tho child, ■of the unfortu nate circumstance, There was about a foot of water in the tub, and it appeared as it the child had overbalanced itself, and fallen in, aud boing uuablo to get out was drowned. Au inquest was subsequently held, when a verdict of "Accidentally drowned " was returned.

DISTRESSING BOAT ACCI DENT AT RAGLAN.

livo Young Ladies Drowned.

TnE sad intelligence has roachsd town of thcdrown'ng at Kaplan of twoyoungladies, ono being Miss Edith Wallis,nged 12, gran ddaughter of tho lUv. James Wallis, Wes loyan Miuistor, and tho other Miss Minnio Layers, aged IG, daughter of Mr Laveis, contractor, residing at the Kyber Pais Road. It appears that v daughter of Mr William Wallis, of Raglan (>on of the Rev. J, Wallis), had a special friend and acquaintance in Miss Lavcr<, of tho Kyb r Pius Road, aud induced her to go to Rnglan lo spend the holidays with net" On Sunday lint Mr > in. Wallis 'a eldest son, about 22 years old, arranged for tho boat to go down the river to the Wesleyan services, where the Rev.Mr Shtdo was preaching. There woie in nil nine ptr.ous iv tho beat. Every thing went well on the passage down, but on the rcturu home the accident happened, About 1 o'clock en Sunday the river woull be at low water, and there was at least a d.-tai>t_ of four mi'es to bo suilfd over, il.c wind was unfavourable, and as the liver Waingororo is very sinuous in its e-ourse, it would seem that through catching a sadden gush of wind the boat capsiz-d, sevni being saved, aud lhe t.vo above named yt'ting ladies bein_ drowned. The full particulars of tho accident have not lt'aehtd us. The painful news came with crushing weight upon Mr and Mrs W'a'lis and Mr and Mrs Layers, Tho two f;iils were beloved by a large number of friends.

STABBING AFFRAY.

A Devonport Resident Wounded

During a Quarrel.

Sour excitement was caused in the usually peaceful suburb of North Shore ou Monday afternoon, by a report which obtained speedy circulation, to the effect that a well k-owu blacksmith named Edward Scotter had been stabbed during a quarrel, and that a man named John Johnston had beon arrested by tho police, on tho charge of maliciously wounding, it would appearthat the two men wc;o quarrelling on tho road in front of Mr O. Maya's store on'theday iv question, aud the discussion waxing warm, words led to blows. It is asserted that Johnston kicked Scotter, and that tbe latter challenged his assailant into Mr Maya's back yard to fight. Tho gauntlet was takon up, and the two men retired be hind the shelter of tho houso to settle the r differences in'a forcible niauner, Accord ing to the account given by Scotter, John ston was satisfied after several rounds, and said—" Ihat will do ; 1 will not fight any more." Tho men wore leaving the yard to gether, whon, it is alleged, Johnston took a penknife out of his pocket, ana going behind Scotter, stabbed him in the right slie, A wound about on inch in depth was inflicted. Dr. Parkinson, who attended tbe injured man, pronounced tao vioand to be of a dangerous character, andoidercd tho sufferer to reniaio in bed for at least four or five dais. Information was given to Constable Hutchison, and he nt onco proceeded to effect the arrest of JohnstoD, who had saddled bis horse and ridden off in the dii\ciou of tho lake. When taken into cus tody Johnston denied having been at Devonport that day, but promised to go with the cons'able quietly. He, however, mado a determined attempt to escape soon afterwards,. by running away, but Hutchison camo up with him just as he was entering a scrub bush, and secured him. He was safely lodged in tho police station, and was brought up at tho Police Court to-day, and remanded.

POLICE COURT.

There wns a heavy charge sheet at the Police Court this morning, Messrs Burst and Walker being the presiding Justices. Ann Swift was fined 5s and awts for drunkenness, and Arthur Mcfchane and Hannah Thurston, on charges of lunacy, wero committed to the Asylum.—John Johnston waa charged with wilfully and maliciously wounding one Edward Scotter, at North Shore, by stabbing him in tho abdomen, and was remanded till January Btb. —Richard Toden, charged with the larceny as a bailee of a cheque for £35, the property of Walter -Rnmsbottom, was furtlu'r remanded till January sth.—Edward Pilkington was iiued 5s and costs for damaging a tree growing in Symonds-strect, by tethering a horse thereto, without the pctmission of the ( ity Council;— John Murphy, for cruelly ill-treating a horse, was lined 10s and costs, while Henry Wilson was iiued Is and costs for driving a cow j through tho city within prescribed hours.—Two, charges of stealing watches WSte pref en ed against separate prisoners. Percy Coutts Cavendish Ilunell was charged with tho larceny of a silver watch, value £5, the property of Jas. Boulston, at Pultekoho. Evidence was taken, and Mi- Tyler, who appeared for the defence, urged the Bench not loscpd the lad to gaol, where he would mix with criminals of all classes, and would probably lose his only chanoe ol refoimalion. Prisoner was con victed, and their worships decided not to pass sentence, Mr Calendar, bis Step-father, entering into a bond nf £20 to produce him for sentence when called upon.— Joseph Weston pleaded guilty to the lar ceny of a gold watch, the property of Josephino Malonoy, a barmaid, at tho Greyhound, nnd he was similarly dealt with, his brothers entering into the bond, 'ihis concluded the business.

CABLEGRAMS.

[RBUT&K- IELEGRAM,

! (Received December 2G—7.30 p.m.) CHANGVS IN THE CABINET. LONDON, December 25.

Sir Chas Pillcc enters the Cabinet as Pieiideutofthe local Government Board,to which position lip has been appointed vice Mr 00-301), who ban acccp'ed the post of Chancellor of tho Duchy cf Lancaster, resigned by the Right Hon. John Blight ill August last.

SIR A. GORDON,

It lias transpired that the Governorship of Tasmania lias been oll'ered to but lias been declined by Sir Arthur Gordon.

IRISH NEWSPAPER SEIZED,

The Irish nowspaper, " United Ireland," has been seized by order of the Executive, and a prosecution has been instituted ar>ainst the editor, for publishing articles of a seditious character.

PARIS, December 21,

Tho French expedition to Tonquin will in tin; first place only consist of a detachment of 7. r>o troops, but the force will, it is ex pected, be increased later.

(Rccoivcel December 27 -11.30 a.m.) ARABI EXILED.

CAIRO, December 2G.

Arabi and the leading rebel ollicrs were to-day publicly degraded and then started ou their journey to Ceylon, their place of exile.

DISTURBANCE AT CANTERBURY,

LONDON, December 2G,

A serious affray occurred last night at Canterbury, aiising out of ill-feeling exist. ing between tho met. of the 2nd Dragoon Guards and fjth Dragoons. Fully two hundred troopers of these reginicnis took part in tho disturbance, which lusted for some time. Fighting on both sides waa severe, and nuu-y of the combatants sull'ercd serious injuries.

(Received DecemDcr 27-0,45 a.m.)

LONDON, December 20-6.5 a.m. The International Exhibition at Calcutta will open on January 4th, 18S3. Two hundred and twenty branches of tho Irish Land League, in Ireland, England, and America, have been invited to amalga mate.

LONDON, December 22.

A prosecution bin beeu instituted a.aiust Mr Biygar, M.l\, in consequence of the speoch which lie recently made, vilifying EailSpeucer, the Viceroy of Ireland.

RK-IrSTATBMSNT OF CETEWAYO.

C APE TOWN? December 23.

Sir Tlioopbilua Shcpstone. wbo crowned Cetewayo iv 1573, has been delegated by tho British Government to perform the approachiiigoeicmouy of his ro-iustateiiient, The authoiity which, siuco the Zulu war, hits bcSn held by John Dunn, will bo siip.-nedtd by tbut of the King a? head of the Zulu tiibcs.

THE MURDER OF PROFESSOR I'ABMKK.

CAIRO, Dccumbcr23,

Two of the Kodouin Arabs who were participators in the murder of the late Pio ftssor Palmer, in October last, have been surrcndcicd by the Governor ofElArisb, and it is expected that all who wero con cerned io the, murder of Professor Palmer nnd-the British tflicers, Messrs Gill and Cat ring ton, bis companions, will be cap tured within a fortnight.

GttBMANY AND RUSSIA,

BE b LIN, December 22,

The*' North German G:izettc"piiblishcs an Briiclc to-day in which it is atlirmed that Prince Bismarck is the staunchost advocate c<i" good fellowship between Germany aud Russia, and is in no way desirous oi elis tiubiug ihe rc'aiions between the two Empires.

December 23.

A scmi-ollicial statement which appeared in the "North German Gazotte " yester day regarding tbe paeilic Russian policy of Prince Bismarck, lias hud a rc-assunng effect throughout the Continent, and has greatly calnnd the Kmso-G«riuan scare. ANTI-AUSTRIAN DJtMONSIIIA i lONS IN ITALY.

ROME, Dccuibar 22.

A popu'ar demonstration cccuircd to day in ibis city, arising out of the reemt execution, at Trieste, of a man named ''botdatik, who was arrested io September Ift-t with Oisini bombs iv b;s porsestioo, ami vas found to bs implicated in a plot (.aid to be of Italian origin) against tho lifo if the Empeior of Austin. The demonstration was of a strong anti-Austtian character, and culminated in attacks upon several Austrian resident', similar dis turbances bave also occuirtd at Milan anel Trieste, whore the anti-Austrian feeling was warmly manifested.

LONDON, Dscember 24.

"ihe „Pall Mall Oazotto" urges that lhe Pacific labour recruiting trade should be altogether abolished, or *l-e regulated us to tho sev»rlty ot coolio emigration.

SttIZED FENIAN OKGAN,

The plant of the,, L'n:tedlie,and"hasagaiu been seized, and O'Biien, the editor, will probibly bo prosecuted.

Public feeling at the Cape favours tho total abandonment of Basutoland.

Forty-five Socialists at Prague, nnd eleven at Montzcan, hive been sentenced to short twius of imprisonment.

lord Derby, ks Secretary of State for the Colonies, has resolved io receive Agents- General on the' same footing as Ambas sadors.

AUSTRALIAN

Cricket Match.—Victoria v. New

South Wales,

MELBOURNE, December 24.

The Intercolonial Cricket Match between the representative teams of Victoria and New South Wales commenced here to-day, Iho weather was very line, and n cspitat wicket was pitched, tbe ground being in good ordor, iho homo team went iv first, and were nil disposed of for 14S runs. At tho close of tho day's play, the New South Wales team bad lost ono wicket for 76 rans.

MELBOURNE, December 27,

The cricket match between Victorian and New South Wales Elevens was lcsumcd to-day, when Iho vi.itors, with 1 wicket down and 76 runs to their credit, continued their first inning?, which closed fe.r a total of 247. Tbe highest scores wero :A. Ban no-man, 7S; W. L. Murdoch, 71 ; and Spofl'ortli, 31. At tho close of the day's play, the home team in their sec-nd in nings had scored 60 for tho loss of oao wloket.

(Received Docembcr 27—0.50 a.m.) THE MUSICAL FESTIVAL. MELBOUENF, December 26, The oratorio, "Messiah," was performed at the Choral Fostlval last night, and was a success. The audience numbered fully 8,000 persons, and tho band and chorus 1,400.

SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST MR GUDGEON.

|On Saturday afternoon (sajs the Thames "Advertiser') W. W. Gudgeon was brought up before Mr Kenrick, 11.M,, char ged, upon the information of Louis nibren.-. fried, with attempting to commit a rape on the person of Mrs Ehrenfried. The offence is stated to have taken place ou the even ing of Thursday last iv the house of the in formant. Mr j. A. Miller appeircd for the. prosecution, and the case was adjoin ned un til Thursday next, (28th inst.,) the accused being admitted to bail, himself in £200 and two sureties of £100 eaoh, Messrs D. Cloon an anil J. Meal being the bondsmen. Tl c case will probably be still further adjourned oa Thursday, ia order to permit of counsel bdug retained for the accused

The Hospital patients desire to express their acknowledgments to the Artillery Band for tho capital open air concert which they gave in front of the institution on Sunday afternoon. Thanks are also re turned to Mr G. P. Pierce for a presont of books and illustrated papers.

A boy nanied Walsh, in tho employ of Mr D. 1-. Murdoch, while climbing a tree nt that gentleman's place at Epsom on Thursday last, iell to lhe grountl and dis located his spine. He was removed to his parents' residence in Newton, and under Dr. Purchas's care, is doiog very well.

About 12 o'clock on Saturday night a sing-e man, of about 44 years of age, named Frederick Kundall, who boards with a shoemaker mimed O'Brien, in the Manukau road, Parnell, fell down a flight of twelve steps at his lodgings and broke his collar bone and one or two of his ribs. He was taken to* tho Hospital on Sunday morning, and is still lying thore.

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

EXCURSION*

FROM eight o'clock ou Tuesday morning the Queon-stroet Wharf pfoiouted amos aduiated appearance, largo crowds of ex oursionists and other pleasure-seekers, from all quarters of the city aud suburbs, wending their way towards the starting points of the various steamers untiouueed to run for the day. Up till past noon this busy scene continued - steamer after steamer talcing its departure with a living freight of Youth, Reauty, Age and Child hood, with "Pleasure at the prow," amid the gay and inspiriting strains of bands of music, aud lhe Uuticr of flags and strcainc s. A number of the vessels ljiug at the wharf were decorated lor tho festive season, notably, the Antares and Wcalherslield, which bad copious dis plajs of bunting, Hags, and evergreens. The Wcathersfi.ld showed especial taste in lhe decorations, and exhibited besides au elaborately cat vod board, with the name of tbe ship and other devices, which was worthy attention. From niue o'cluck till half-past ten, when thousands were on tbe wharf, so that tho various " tees " seemed to be veritably a moving mass of humanity, tho utmost good order anel cordiality pie vailed ; thero was no undue crushing or losing of temper, but rather, as was befit ting the season, many joyful greetings of friends and acquaintances, and ninny hourtv congratulation* and wishes cxpris.-c J. That everything pa-scd oil without the slightest hitch or accident occurring, speaks volumes for tho ability and care uf tuo captaius of the various steamers and the oiiiciuls on tbe wharf, as well as for the mutual forbearance and ;good feoling of ihe pleasure-soakers. We append particulars ol tbe various ex cursions, including two which took place

Christmas Dag,

A mo3t enjoyable excursion iv the har bour was held by tho members o£ the Artillery Baud ou Monday afternoon. The ss. Victoria, which was chartered for the occasiuii, was well patrouiscd, aud daring the courso of the trip, selections of sacred music were discoursed by the band.—The teachers of St. Andrew's Church and their fiiends held a picnic at at Hclicr's Bay on Monday, proceeding down in the p.s, Enterprise. The weather being cxcclle_f. a very plcasaut day was passed.

Hawaii,

Tbe Northern Steamship Company's Glenelg made a trip to Kawau, the "island home " of Sir George Grey, with a full com-' pleaieut of passengers, ou Boxing Day. The steamer was announced _o leavo at teu o'clock, and long before that hour she was packed to her utmost capacity, wlilc crowds of excursionists still kept pouting iv until every inch of space where a person could cither stand, sit, lie, or crouch was taken up, and some intending visitors were disappointed iv not lindiog room. Shortly after tlie hour fixed, tho Glenelg steamed out of the harbour—a band of music which accompanied her striking up cheerful music, which addid (o the enlivening nature of the occasion. An he] at Kawau, the visitors, who must have numbered about GOO, were landed, and received the accustomed warm welcome from the owner of the island, whoso houso and grounds were thrown open for the delectation of the guests. After a day most agreeably spent, according to taste, iv viewing the beauties of nature, or exploring tbe wealth of Sir George's lilrary,. the company again 'embarked, and afiero pleasant return voyage reached Auckland about 7.30 p.m. The voyagers received every attention at the hands cf Capt-in Sephonson, tho gallant skipper of lhe Glenelg, and his subordi nates, who showedsreat tact in performing their duties ivuiid such an unwonted crowd of passcngf lv,

Waiwera,

Two steamirs—tho Rose Casey and the Welitigton - visited tbis charming water ing place, and carried down a large number of tha pleasure-seeking public, First to leavo was the Rose Casey (Captain somcr ville) which started punctually as announ ced, at'J.3o. She had uotncrowtlcd company, not over 200 being ou board, but the pre sence of a band of music, conjoined with space for dancing ou deck, would make the trip all the more enjoyable. The pas sage was made in the quick time if two hours aud a half, which left the visitors four hours on slioie, during which each ono enjoyed him or herself, as inclination prompted, The return trip was made in equally good time, and Auckland was reached about 7 p.m. iho s.s, Welling ton, under command of C*pt. W. Farquhar, lefc for- Waiwera about ten o'clock, carr) ing a heavy load oE pas senger*. She was scarcely so crowded as the Glenelg, but still carried more than was compatible with tho fu'l liberty of

action of the individuals. A band of music also accompanied this excursion, and did

much to make tho pleasant trip more en joyable. The voyage both ways was made

most successfully aud agreeably, and the

Wellington did not return to the Queen street Wharf till about S p.m., thus afford ing tho c.tciirsionis's a long poiiod ashore in which to view the country or enjoy tho novel effects of a bath at the Hot Springs,

Motutapu

The island of Motutapu, though lying within such easy distance of the city, is almost entirely a terra incognita to the majority of the residents of Auck land on account of the absence of

menus of communication. Therefore, iho yearly excursi*u ou Boxing D.ey lo this island is hailed with pleasure by m.uy who have au eye for tho picturesque and who

love to gaze upon Nature's face in every phase. On Boxing Day, tbe steamer lona made a trip thither, an] ing 230 passengers, who made a plossant company and not too crowded for comfort. Arrived at Motutapu, a variety of sports and games suited to all ages, were engaged iv, and tbo day was most enjoyably spent The tip back to harbour was also safely accompli»hcd, under the skilful management of Captain Johnson, and oil lauded in high spirits about 6.45 p.m.

Northcote.

The members of the Excolsior Lodge (No. 2) of Good Temp'ar-, of'the Now Zea land Order, took advantage of tbe holiday and ttsamed across the Waitomata to Northcote for the purpose of enjoying a picnic in Mrs Howard's paddock, a short distance from the water, Tho rustic tent was fixed in the shadiest spot, and with the exception of a few mistakes, i.e. getting into tho wrong boat at the wharf, by some of the ladles, owing to the immense crush, and brief sopaiations, the suony picnic Wft£ cheerful nnd pleasint. Ample provisions were provided by the committee, Bios. Anderson, Mickio, Pit keithlcy, and Porteous, who are entitled to praise for their excellent programme of arrangements. The hours passed in festive glee, and at a reasonable hour the happy party returned to town with light hearts and dusty coats. Thousands ot persons visited this open neighbourhood yesterday, and tho gardens and lafvns of Bay View House (Mrs Lind), and Mr Denby's, nearer the wharf, were thronged by Auck land people.

Tho Bible-classes of St. Jamess' Sunday school held their annual picnic at North cote yesterday. A number of teachers and friends were present, and the picnic, which took place iv Mr Maxwell's ground?, proved to be a most enjoyable osc. Games of various descriptions were indulged in, nnd the party returned to town by the 7.30 p.m, steamer.

The North Shore.

Devonport, which may be called the North bhorc proper, vyas extensively patronised by pleasure-seekers on Christmas and Boxing Days, and the strawberry gardens were crowded, This pleasant suburb indeed wns thronged, aud the Ferry Company must have reaped a good harvest in fares, "1 here were no public sports, and the majority of the visitors were thcrcfoie picnic parties bearing,their own provender,

St, Helier's Bay.

The popularity of this new resort of holi day parties, and future suburban ic'rcat, was never more thoroughly testilied to than on Tuesday The p.s. Tongaviro was announced to leave nt 11,30 n,m. for St. Helier's Bay, but an hour before tbat time thero were hundreds of anxious enquirers for her en the wharf. Despite the fact that the return fare on this occasion was raised to Is, instead cf being only 4d, the Tougariro was quickly packed with passen gers in the densest possible manner, and sailed away In tho bright sunlight towards her destination. Lai.dmg'Micr passengers, the Tougariro returned lor more, so that there were a goodly number tukon down to Ihat charming retreat where, though within easy reach of the city, the seclusion of the country reigns. Tho return voyages wero safely performed and all the pleasure-seek ers landed by 7 p.m.

Manukau Heads,

The members of tho Naturalists' Field Club, with their friends,to the number of 90, mado an excursion yesterday to Manukau Deads. A special train left Auckland at 8 a.m., arriving au hour lator at Onehua-a

wharf, where the p.s. Oregon was waiting, -The l.tirger, faster, and every way more con venient boat Manukau had been chartered by tho club, but (hough some mislake or . accident she waff refused, though she lay idle in port tho whole day. Consequently tits trip to the Heads occupied thtc^ hour;., to the discomfort and annoyance of the passengers. Neatly half au hour was wasted iv gelling alongside the wtfaif at the florth Head, and then the '& Natural ists" were froa for three hours or so to investigate the flora of tbe cc ghbourhood. Tl.c hist aud necessary item on tho pro gramme was luncheon, without which not eveu the nust fervid student of nature can be expected to show much enthusiasm ; and this was cateu on the sea-shore by some, in an abandoned saw-mill by others. The priueipai characteristic of the place is iron-sand, and the huge mounds of this, hot and blistering to the feet, had to be traversed before ferns and flowers were come-at-able. A number of the excursionists were very hospitably received at a cottage, and treated to abundance of fresh milk, which proved a great boon in a place where liquids arc scatce. Wliatrspoils were taken we cannot justly say, but the shortness of the time at disposal no doubt prevented any notorious captmes. The return journey was begun at 4,15 p.m., and occu pied not quite three more long hours the bout arriving at Onenuuga safely—to tho great relief ot its nervous skipper, not to mention the passengers—too late for the last train. _. special, however, arrived in a few ininuto3, and the excursionists were lauded in Auckland shortly after S o'clock. It is needless to remark that the success of the affair was owing iv great measure lo t.e indefatigable dibits of the secretary of the club, Mr Cheeseman.

Thames, <Vc.

Though, for obvious reasons, moat people prefer, on Boxing Day, to make short trips, enabling them to reach town in the evening, there were not a few who sought eujoymeut further a field. The s,s. Rotuinahana and ps. Anno Milbank made sptcial holiday trips to lhe Thames, and each catried a goodly number ot passengers, bent on viaiting their friends or viewing the enter prise end wealth - producing poiveis of the denizens of Quartzopolis. Resides the excursions cnumoi-leel, there weio numerous private parties visiting various placos of interest, and as we have already said, no accident or disagreeable incident of any kind occurred to mar the pleasure of the day. Tho weather was .delicious— the heat of the sun beiug sweetly tempered by a cooliug breeze, aud nothing was want ing to make the holiday most enjoyable and refreshing to the city dwellers.

AMUSEMENTS.

Heywood's Novelty Company.

Heywood's All-Star Novelty Company, a minstrel combination which provides an entertainment somewhat after file style adopted by Kelly and Leon's Troupe, ant bearing a similitude also to the "Patch work" performances of Salsbury's Trou bibe^irs, made their deibut at the Theatre Koyal on Saturday evening to a capital house. The opening item was a sketch entitled "Outwitted," which served to in troduce all the members of the company in their various lines. Then foils wed several songs by tbe leading vocalists, and finally an extravagant bmletta named "The Sorceress" was p-cscnted, which proved to baa perfect farrago of caricature--,' oporaticselectijiis, and laughable situations in which all soits of characters we.c im personated. Mr Heywood, tho Soreeres*, exhibited agieat variety of costly dresses, imitated feminine airs a-tl siylo with the utmost ell'ect, and displayed his rare training of a flock of pigeons by causing them to fly to him from various pattsof the Theatre and to eat icotn his lips. The enteitainuient in short proved very enjoyable. Mr W. F, Bishop's nauti cal *o&gs weic given with much spirit, Mr E. J. Kennedy contributed a nigger soug and dance in the approved manner, Mr G. W. Lawless (a tenor ot komo ability) sat g a number of son"s with deci.ied effect, Mr Charles McCarthy, a well known and clever Irish comedian, furnished some lieie-splitt'iig Hibernian impersonations, and our old friend W. 11. Bent proved to have lsst none of bis tare talent as a low comedian. Bis Gorman specialties were received with evident delight. Mr Hey wood exhibited his vocal powers to un doubted advantage. Ho has a flexible soprano voice of goo I compass, aud his make-up and by-play arc highly eifectivc. Tho Theatre was crowded last night, when Saturday's programme was repeated, to the evident satisfaction of the very large audieaee.

Opera House.—The Pantomime.

Messrs Stanley and Darbyshirc's Troupe of Juveniles reopened the upera Houso on Saturday eveniug with the production of 11. J. Byron's burlesque of "Jack the Giant Killer," followed by a Christmas Pan tomime. It was an ambitious venture, even for jouug-ters who had acquitted them selvel so well in opera, but they proved fully equal to the situation, li deed we may go further, and declare they have surpassed all expectation*. MrDarbyshire must have beeu most .tssiduous in the tiaiu ing of hia young proteges, for they go through the burlesque with the utmost confidence and success, while the panto mime is almost as well done as wo ordinarily sec it performed by adults. In the burlesque Mr Dai-bvshire plays the part of the Oiant Gorgibust-or, with decided effect. Miss Dolly lnman makes a good King Arthur, Master Willie Driscuil a capital Tre molosa (giant's man), and Miss Amy Childs a giaccful fairy, while Miss Graupuoi" does full justice to the title role. In the Pautomime Master Willie Driscoll appears as Clown, Master W. Stephens as Pantaloon, Miss Dolly lnman as Opium bine, Miss Amy Childs as Harlequin, Miss Amelia Hodge as Harlequina, and Miss Darbyshiro as Fairy Queen. Then in addi tion there are a Sprite, a Policeman, and the usual number of auxiliaries. Our space will not permit a description of the performance, but it may be said in brief that it is thoroughly successful, that both burlesque and Pantomime hive been mounted •ia first-class style, tbat the costumes are pretty nnd varied, the scenery good, and ths appoint ments coraplee, .-Pod that the youngsters are cm fait with their parts. The trans formation, scene reflects great credit upon the ingenuity of the artist and stago mechanician. Last bight tbe entsrtaiu ment was repeated to a houso ciowded te excrss,

Promenade Concert and Ball.

Mr Horace Dean, who is well-known as a local caterer for public amusement at holiday seasons^ varied his usual procedure this year, by giviug a grand promenade concert and ball on Tuesday night in the Lome-street_Hall, instead of his. min strol entertainment. The change should prove a popular on?, n&\affording to the in dustrial classes an opportunity of enjoying a social dance without waiting till uearly midnight beforo a stait can be made, on account of a long musical entertainment preceding. Tho success of last. night's gatheriog was most marked, though in tbe earlier part of the even'ng the attendance was rather meagre, and all passc-doff success fully. The music was provided by Rum. say's Quadrille Pane], and with Mr W. «mith asM.C, Hie dancing was ommenccd and kept up with much spirit, In intervals between the dances, an excellent pro gramme of songs was executed by the fol lowing :—Miss Laura Roberts, Mr Grey, Mr Horace Dear', and Mr Taylor; while' Magter Kobetits gave a fhgcolet solo mos', acceptably, and Mr Fred Brabnzon (well, known veutril.qui.t) afforded much amuse ment by his ventiiloqnial performances 'I he singing by Miss Roberts (who is under 12 years of age) of "A Flower from Mother's Grave,'" and "Dear Li'tle Shamrock," gave much satisfaction, while Mr Grey (ice nfly from Wellingfcou) created a favourable impression in his two songs "Wrecked and Saved," and "Tbe Slave Ship." The comic impersonations and delineations of Mc;srs lean and Taylor pleased immensely, while Hr Dean's patriotic sosg, "England's Tiu-i," elicited loud applause. The entertainment was Jccnt up lit I about- tbreo o'clock tbis morning, when the ringing of the National _ntbem concluded a pleasant gathering. Those who were prevcn'cd from being piesent ou Boxing Night will be pleased to learn tbat the entertainment is to be repeated ou Monday next (New Year's Night), when in addition to the items enumerated above, Mes.-rs Seagar and Heighten will contribute double song 3 and dances There should be a large turn out on that occasion.

Philharmonic Society's Sacred

Concert,

The Philharmonic Society; under the conductor.-hip of Professor Caliban, "avo with a fair desree ot success, a sacred"coh' cert in the Opera House on ' Christmas night before a largo audience The pro gramme comprised a march aud an overtuio by , tho olehestra, the

w°T? a' "-I Worship the Lord" AyS ," ' ° I "Cmio" from ",^t. r\Zv > cy)l. »'» (Gounod), "The Lo d is CK? ««f (W. H. Walker, of AuMji t pherd" ' *' Palu-aris," aad .. He Co ml ', 0-uno>a'« '' Yore'yjsckson^eltvrM^trA^ Paradise"), Mr Jfc Maiaev f'W» '( ° - those that Weep") mJ I ce PWith ("Bethlehem") for G O a mL,K e.(,hai« ' Sabbath Eve") _t_ q ™P v {» U * (Picoolini. "TanturaErgo") and M^! 8 ' ' Longnet (•<Noel"), duets bi? V; - Uoanell and Marson-'SonJ anew M,^ ea ' the Levites"), and Messrs w * l Kh of George (Mendelssohn's,«"™ r so Ltl^ ford "), and a pianoforte solo from p!"1-^ ' ' Stabat. Mater," by Mils fcdr f Boyle's singing of the " Tantnm . Vi Mt - the best Jf tt solo select, S> choruses were given creditably ikJ J a mg of the National Anthen? bron e btT concert to a close. **- »rongbt the .

A.R.C. SUMMER MEETING.

Tint" great summer carnival of Ao . landers-the summer meeting nrlder tt auspices of the Auckland Racing G Jy ' commenced at EUerslie yesterday _V: sky was almost cloudless, though a^eMr'7' breeze in some measure tampered fhe hJ From an eaily hour in the motZl S' close ot mid-day crowds of persons cn,,M I seen perambulatihg the prin e ip_u£,?^ fares of the town eagerly m^Tt * "correct card*," or -gathered in littleV n( ! discussing the merits of the horses n.,5 for the big event. About 12 0 ' c B B(l mighty throng began to surge towards,i,a'; railway station, and for an hour !?r t, " »f towards train after train with S freight ran to the course. A vetv krg number,_ however, preferred the slowi? though in some respects more comfottaMl ' . horse-drawn vehicle, and we' questinn it - ever bcfoie hllerslie has seen^X - collection of carriages. At ihe cour.euH» ■'■'"' arrangements for the accommodationwerii'''■-'' excellent. The new grand-stand," a com modious roofed structuie, was not Wsll patrooiscii, owicg, no doubt, to the _ om : wbat prohibitive price of admis-sion-i The old stand was crowded both a oove7_i • below, and the g?y dresses of the ladi_ 7, imparted to the new liwn-the site of tho - old saddliog paddock- quite a gay -an pearance. Some very couly and taslef-i castumes were worn. The Racing Clnh ' showed their appreciation of the presene. of the gentle sex, and their desire to make them comfortable, by erecting a spicioM awning at one end of the lawn and placine, underneath tbe most comfortable'of s-tden chairs ad libitum. The" eew.suddliss paddock was a great source 0 f attraction. Mr Adams's new octagonal"' totalisator hcuse is a great conveoienco to"" lhe public. At the time the firstHacev started the-e must have been fully 6000 ■■■'■ parsons ou the course. The racing" was :i excellent throughout, and, in lpos'f'cases ■■'" the favoutite won, the -"dreaded outsider" just for once in a while 7 giving the public a chance . by, -ailing - ■ o upset the pot. Of course the feature of the day's sport was Welcome Jack's wins ' A three-year old colt that cau.in a common 7 cacter.win tbe Auckland Cup with grounds 7 iv liand at the finish, is a grand hoHe; lahd ; is worth backing on any course in Austta. Jasia. En 2Ktssant, id may be mentioned 7 tbat Mr Pilbrow intends having a shot for the next Melbourne Cup.

Maiden Plate, of lOOsovs, with a sweepstakes ' of 3sovs each, .amount accruing from sn-eop stakcs to go to second horse. Weight to* am ' Distance, IJ-miles. • ' ..? Mr G. Bates's eh f Minerva, 3yis. (7st •' 91bs) ._ „; j .". Mr M, Smith's b f Rubino, 2yrs. (sst lOlbs) ' j ■ Mr J. Gallagher's b 'f Amazsn, 3yrs. (7et9lbs) ... ... ~. ..; 7.. 3- Mr D. McKiunon's b h Strathem (9st3lbs), Tempest (9sfc 31bs), Contractor (Bst), and . Mitrailleuse (sst lOlbs) also ran. Despite* tbe storits that had been inch. 1 culation regarding the " dicky " condition of Minerva's legs, Mr Bates's game little mare was heavily backed, both in tbe tntalisttor and with the books. Rubiaa '■•-. was fancied by a nunibsr, and Amazon, ": despite a v*ry perceptible lameness in one of her frDntleg,liadnotaf-W supporters. The 11 start was a good one, and the horses were -: ridden all the way. Minerva, who did not I take the lfad till, the mm home, showed • 7 her superior quality by landing an .easy 7 winner by a length.' "Wattie sported Mr Bates's colours. . y Frsjj Handicap of lOOtovs with a sweepstake - of 2 ovs i'acii, the amornt acoiulng fr>m »weup3'a-es to go to the socosd horse. Dts- ' I tance, one mile. Mr W. Walters, b h Fiscatorius, Cyrs, " ___ •Sat 91 bs (French).'.. iffl Mr J. Lennard's b h Kentlwoitb, syrs, 7st 71bs (Laing) ... ''? _ ■ Mr M. Smith's b jg Kingask, 3yrs, 7st 71bs(VVattif) ... . ... ... ~. 3

Mr J. Simes's black colt Kalo (7st 71bs) - also ran.' ■ '. Maid of Honour (9st 51bs), Virginia I WaUr (Sst 121bs), 'lhe Poet (Sst 51bs), Turqutose (Sst 2ibs), Yaiapa (Sst 121bs), 1 Tenambia (6st 7lbs), Clarence (6st 71bs>, and Tempest (6st), were scotched. After" I two false starts, in which Kingask and Kalo § mado themselves conspicuous. Mr Hani mond effected a good start. Keriilwortb, who htd the inside position, took the had, and made the ruoning for the first three quarters c.fa mile. He was then challenged M by Piscatori.s, who was msgaificently § ridden by French, and a few rapid strides.®§ carried the "rose and white" to the front. Fis'catorius landed a wiiner by about a .. length. The win was a most popular * one, an outburst of applause following the Clerk of the Scalcs's cry of •« all right."

Handicap Hokdl- R,c* of ICO boys, with a sweepstake-i of 3jovs each for accepters the amount acorulng from the sweepstakes to so "■ ■ tn secosd horse. Distance 21 miles, over 9 flights ot hurt!lo?. Mr H. Lunn's eh g Canard, 4 j ears, list lOlbs (Lunn)-: .., \ Mr J. H. Pollock's br g Hew Year.ager}, lOst 21hs (Potter) ... • ... ... 2>; Mr J. Pilbrow's br g Clarence, aged, 12st 7lbs(o'Connor),Lone Hand, list 101bs(Good man), Angler, lOst 61bs (Ciiifo.'d), Agent, 12st 21bs (Lyford), and Rawenata also ran. Ngata (9st) was scratched, This lace was perhaps the most exciting of the day^ the : chances of at least four of the horses being considered nearly equal. New Year', jumped away with the lead, his immediate attendants- being Agent, Clarence, and Lone Hand, the others ia a bunch,with: Rawenata iasr. These portions were not ' materially changed during the first round, With tbe exception that, at the back of the course, a pull was taken ou Lone Hand,... who had been runnning well and jumping liks a hare. Mounting the hill New Year bad slill a good lead, but was closely pressed by the two old warriors -Clarence und Ageut. Canard, who had been kept : well in hand, came into prominence with a rush, cuttiug down Agent and Clarence, and thus occupying the etxoni place. At the second to last jump the son of Anteros was i early abreast of the Wanganui crack, and a little farther on he occupied the premier position, eventually wioning pretty easily. The lime w*s 4.1.6, aud we have no hesitation in writing tbat | it ii ova of the fastest, if not the fastest hurdle race ever witnessed in the colony-. ' Auckland Cup. a sweepstakes rf 15sova eaoh with 50030T3 added, the seoond horse to - rscsive lOOsovs, and tbe thL-dhorsss_oVsout of tbe stakes. Disranoe, 2£ miles. '.'. Mr Pilbrow's b c Welcome Jack, 3yrs, 7st 81bs (W. Butler) ... '~.,. ... 1

Mr J. Vercou's b h Tim Whiffler, syis ' Sst (T. Clark) ... ... ' ...' ... 2 Mr G. Rates's eh g The Poet, syrs, 7»t 71bs(waltie) ... ... 3. The other starters were Virginia Water (Sst 121bs), Fiiz-Hercuies(Sst4lbs), Merlia (7st lOlbs), "Soukar (7st .21bs), Vortex (Cat lOlbs), Rcwi (Gst 71bs), and Gilderoy (fist 71bs), Piscatoiius, Kalo, Turquoise, Kingask, Dewdrop, Minerva, and Contrac tor were scratched. After ihe customary " preliminary," the horses assembled at the p0.4. So full of life was Welcome Jack that a gig-whip bad to be-called into requisition to get him Into position. Alter D'ore than ono attempt, Air .Hammond des patched the horses to an irregular start.tbe Poet having by far the best of it, and Tim Whiffler so much the worst of it that ho stuck for a second or two at the post, Poet carried on the running at a great pace, his immediate followers being' Fitz-Hercules, Mcrlir, Welcome Jack and , Soukar. Whiffler was also 50 yards behind the rack, but before half-a-mile bad been travened made up bis distance. Poethow ever still maintained the lead, and it setiu ed as though the son of Anteros bod tl c race in hand, At this stage the proverhal blanket might have covered most of tho horses. Welcome Jack came up the outside and made a slight effort. A few of those wonderful long rapid strides of his pave him the prem er p'acp, Poet, however, keeping second, Bates's 'horse made i great though ineffectual struggle to recover bis position. Be was displaced by Tim Whiffler, who had como through bis horses with a dangerous lookingVusb. 'flewas, however, jmab'o to cause Welcmiejack ; to shako his colours, and won by a couple of lengths in the commonest of winters. Time, 4tfiia,-j3.ee.- Poet was right on Tim Whiffler'. quarters, Eoukar, as might

THE AUCKLAND ETEWIBO STAB. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER %1



.-_.-• a ._ N I I 1 _ V V s a ■*-t i n JL This Invaluable Antiseptic Preparation Is TA STKLK3B, ODOURLESS, and PBRFEOTIY HARMLESS. It is Guaranteed to Keep Mkat, Soup, Milk, Egos, Butter, Fish, GiMis. Fruit, Pekskrve?, Beeh, Wine, and Food of every description, sweet, sound, and whole some, till required for uso. See report by Dn. Hector, C.M.G.; F,R._, Colonial Laboratory, Welliogton. Ko!e Agents for Anokland— TAINE BROS., 3. QUEEN-STREET. -pEDUOTION IN FIRK RATES. HEW ZEALAND INBURANCB COMPANY. OAMTA_.J.-....ONKAIIIiION STERLING) FIRK RISKS taken on the most LIBERAL TERMS. PROMPT SETTL'BMENTS. UNDOUBTED SECURITY. HHO. P. PIERCE, - ' Manager. UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), ESXAB-ISBED 1862. Furvbvobs of Light, Heat, and Power, The Company sell and erect gas-fittings, In eluding gas apparatus of every description, also Gas-power engines. Stoofc includes Otto Gas Engines.' Offloo and Showrooms, ForMtreet. TWTORWICH UNION FIRE INSUR SS ANOB SOCIETY. BB._BLiaBBD 17 97. Amount Insured ero -._,'--_,'-fiist),oßo,ooo Lossespaid ■■—.-..13.7 M.OOO ibib sociKTLsr, Well known lot BUberalltr In Its dealings, and tat promptitude In tho settlement ot claims, Is prepared to Accra, risks on EVER- INSURABLE DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY. A GREATLY REDUCED BATES, MJ3SEB PAID by Cheque oa Society a Bank. era n AnOBXiWD, without rotcroaoe elsewhere Immediately after production ot PROOF OF loss. -. .-...; .7.. ytmuMit.j.tißLii, Canar Atuon. ' PtovlneUl Distrioa of Awßaarl and _ ranakl _«&!^iS.?*'!^"ll!^*od la New Zealand



, i Speoial AflvertiaeD.ei.ta. , rfiHE Largest, Best, and Cheapest Sort I of GOLD aud bIuVKR JEWELLERY— Watches. Ohains, Elcotro-plate, i.larble Clock*, 1 and Sterling Silver Plato—to be obtained at F. j H. Lewiesm., Qaoonstreet, opposite Union Bank, B R ETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC, THIS DAY PUBLISHED. NOW GN SALE AT ALL THE BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS. PRICE-ONE SHILLING, With Map of Waitemata Harbour. i rrUIORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH "*" HAVE FOR SALE : " Crown' Flour, in sacks, 100's and 50's "Champion" „ „ ~ 'Cantab" „ „ „ . Sharp 3 v Bran Fowl Wheat 3 Mill. Auckland. 3 ~ ■ _______________ il ) ' TmX S.S. 'GARONNE, 1 OASE NOVELTIES ! EMBROIDERY, In \V hlte and Cream \ Guipure. Also, White, Cream, and Dark i Colours, worked In colours. ONE CAS- NEW TERRY CLOTH. OR TURKISH TOWELLING for Dresses, in White, Croam, Pink, Sky. and Drab. ONE CASE NUN'S V; SL ING, In Street and Evening- Shades. MILNK ASD CHOYCE, QUEEN-STREET. JVc w Carpets/ .William xv. Bridgman Has jast reoeived a nico Lot of New Carpets whioh he will sell veiy cheap— TAPESTRY C tRPBTS. from 2/3 yard KIDDERMINSTER CARPETS from 2/6 BRUSdKLLS CABPKTS, from 3/11 NICK ASSORTMENT OF NEW TABLE COVERS. HEARTH RT'GS.from 6/6 1030 yards NEW FANCY MATTING, 1/yard. worth 1/1 A New Lot of Ladles' Silk and Che nllle CAPES Silk Brocade CAPK:*, Cashmere DOLMANS LACK CAPES, Sec. In great variety: choice Goods to be sold at Warehouse prioe s Lot ot Ladles' nice Bilk JACKETS, from 21/ A Splendid Lot of NEW CLOTHING In Yon the and Boys'. Very good value. 120 Pairs Men's Summer TWEED TROUSERS. 6/9 pair, worth 9/6 25 Men's New Sio SUITS. 25/, worth 40/ Large Stook ot Lace and Muslin CURTAINS, 2/9 to 30/ pair ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST PRICES. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, UPPER QUEEN-STRBET. AUCKLAND NATIVE LANDS COLO NISATION COMPANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL .. ..- .. .. £500,000!, IN 500,000 Shares op £1 EACn. 00,000 SHARE 3 ARE NOW OFFERED TO THK PUBLIC. 300,000 SHARES TO BE RESERVED FOR NATIVES AND FUTURE USE. Ono Shilling payable upon Application. Ono Shilling upon Allotment. Call not to exceed One Shilling each, to bo mado nt intervals of , not less than Throe Months. Provincial Directors: J. B. Whyto. M.H.R. W. R. Vines G. B. Morris, M.H.R. T. T. Masofleld J.Chombors John Reft C. C. McMillan Kennedy Hill F. R. Claudo Franz Soherff Geo. Holdsblp Major Jackson Huirama Puke Captain Colbeck Ko Kaukluta Boards op Referees : Sydney— The Hon. Sir G. Wigram Allon I The Hon. John Frazer Dr. Fisher John Keep William Macmillan (A. MoArthurand Co.) Ebenczer Vickery Dunedin— W. J. M. Larnach, C.M.G. E. B. Cargill Robert Wilson Andrew Mowat Christchurch— Henry Thomson, M.H.R. J. E.Brown,M.H.R. . T. S. Weston, M.H.R. Robt. Allan (Lightband, Allan, and Co.) George Roberts (Roberts, Poxton, and Co.) The Bank of New Zealand. Solicitors : Jackson and Russell. > Applications for Shares will be received by the Secretary, at hia offlce. Fort-street, until SATURDAY, tho 30tb December, 1882. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary, pro torn. THE Wonderfully increased demand for our Celebrated Goods. made of NEW ZEALAND TWEEDS, has necessitated the Firm Erecting an Extensive and Costly Now Warehouse, to give aooommedatlon to the EXTRA CLOTHING Staffi and to make room for the New Machinery, which has been personally seleoted by Mr. Hallenateln during his reoent visit to England and America, THE FACTOEY will now be the Largest Estab lishment of the' kind in tha Southern Hemisphere, and as described in the "OtagoDally - Times," promises to be a Model W|arehouse. The AUCK . LAND BRANOH Address ia -158 AND , 160, QUEEN-STREET. The choice" variety of NEW GOODS now shewing has nothing to com pare with It In the whole of Queen-streeT, auckland. J, FITZSIMON3, Branoh Manager. Christmas & ]$ew Year. WILLIAM RATTRAY Begs to Inform those "requiring Christmas and New Year Presents, that he has a SPLENDID STOCK OP DRAPERY SILKS MERCERY DRESSES CLOTHING BAIINd MANTLES COSTUMES MILLLINKRY RIBBONS HOSIERY LACKS .". GLOVHS BOARDS MITTS MBN'S AND BOY-' CLOTHING, .SHIRTS AND HATSi Tbo Goods are of the Beat Quality, have been Bought Cheap, and will be Sold Oheap, at Jfc AT TRAY'S CENTRAL DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, 7 178, 180, & 182, QUEEN.STREBT, AUOKLAND. ' ■': :' '..- ''•'-.,,:- '.:' ■". " - -



- iOn Sale, BROADOABT CLOVER AND SEED BARROW DRILLS, apoolally adapted for sowing broadcast Turnip, Clover, Rye Grass, and other small seeds. AMERICAN HORSE RAKES, whloh, with one Man and Horse, will collect ready for oartlng three to fonr tons of Hay per hour. SELF-RELIEVING CHAIN HARROWS, so well known that description Is un neoessary. COLONIAL TINE HARROWS, whloh for strength, offlolenoy, and simplicity have no rival. CHAFF CUTTERS, for hand, horso, or Btoam power. Also, J PLOU GH 8 (81nglo and Double), SUB HOR3B HOKS. CULTIVA . OKS, So,. Sec, Sec, mannfaotnred by Thos, ConnKTT, Shrewsbury, England, at prices which defy competition. Also, COULTAS'S SEED AND MANURE DRILLS. KKAHBLKY- COMBINED REAPER AND MOWER. ROBEY & CO.'B STEAM ENGINES AND THRASHI MACHINES. W # _F# Hurst a Co., 101. QUEEN-STREET, Auokland. C CHRONOGRAPH WATCHES lor ob- J tainlng corrcot timo forraolng. Just re ceived Twelve, all in good order, regulated, for sale by F. H. LE WI3SON, Watchmaker, Queen street, opposite Union Bank. A_m JjINABURY & Co.'S NKW GOODS I I NEW GOODS I NEW GOODS I NEW GOODS I WE ARK NOW SHOWING OCR FIRST SHIPMENT OF Spring and Summer DREBS GOODS, MILLINERY, JACKETS, MANTLES, ULSTERS, &0. WK HAVK THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOOK OF MILLINKRY IN MILLINERY MILLINERY .„„... vn MILLINERY MILLINERY AUCKLAND. MIIiLINISB Y -t —Yon aro— —respootfally— —invited to visit— —Our Establishment— —before making— —your Pur— —chases.— -t«- DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES. COSTUMES -MADE ON TWENTY FOUR HOURS' NOTICE. A ■ INABURY & (TV 0„ «W Se 206 QUEBN-BTRRST. J» Cosgrave & Co. Beg to Inform the Inhabitants of Anokland, that THEY HAVE RECEIVED THEIR LAST SHIPMENT OF ' OUMMER fi OODS, Summer Gtoods, Ordered tram Home Last Year. i THESE GOODS WILL BE bOLD REGARDLESS OF COST THIS WILL BE - - I THB T7HNAL /CLEARANCE CALK HE JCINAL LrLEARANOE O AL AS thcib Timb is Limited in Auckland. "PREMISES WILL BE •TJLOSED on WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, IN OBDEK TO MARK T.OWN _„_ T7INTIRE QTOCK ( ARK JJoWN TH* JIINTIRE OTOOK , The E tabllshment WILL BE OPENS ON FRIDAY, Nov. 17. . i ■ THE SALE WILL CONTINUE UNTIL i - TENDERS ARE CALLED FOR, •# ) Whloh will take place Imme- j dlateiy after Christmas, ______ 1 " * t All Accounts an requeated to be paid at onco , or legal proceedings will bo.taken j site, the Ist Deoember. , .', ' ' ii



Turc Destruction .op Insect Pists.— Pyrotlium Roscum. or Persian Camomile, is Iho insecticide put up by various London Anns. The (lowers when used in lino powder prove fdtnl to nil insect life. The best insect destroyer is simply the finest quality of this powder, which comes from Dalmatia. Aickin, Chemist, of Queen-street, Auckland, imports the extra super quality of this insect aniiiliilatoi'. puts it up in perfornteil this, and retails at Is Oil each. 'To provo its magicul effect, try some upon the ener getic parasites plaguing Iho domestic pets of tho household.