SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATim{ T^S n -0- 1 ln«. 7.18 § UNSET.—ToIa Svenlng, ..30 UNRiaE.-To-morrow Mor-tng, LIS Mt^-AaE.-New Moon, Not. 11,10.69 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

T.-DAV. Glanelg,s,s,, Sfcphonson, from Russel),

DEPARTURES.

■ LAST KVBtntTO. Wellington, B.«\, Kaquhar, forTauranga Omapere. s.s., Molutosh, for Westport Argyle, s.s., Crawford, foe Whangoiei

IMPORTS.

V/Ver Looh Fleet from London: 18 niokago. rope, 3 casks copper n-la. 2 bales netti* g twine, 1 hhd. and 1 cask hollowwaris'lo oases Muntz metal 0 Rett- sheathlog nails. 10 cases corraßa ted Lou, 1 bale fishing lln_,l bundle buc_et», 5 coses wire nails. I keg washer., 1 cose lamps, l owe and 1 oasfc hardware.—A, B. Donald.

Per Margaret Oalbralth from London : 2 bar rels an- 18 drums _ase*_ oil 2 casks mixed palntK. 80 keg. and 8 oft-ks paints. S-il In oil, I oask putty, 6 barrelß t«r. 3 barrels pitch, 1 case pal-t brash—.-A. B. Donald. Par Onisima-del from London : 1 oase Ashing ta-klo. 8 buiwles auoket*, 1 case fl_H». 1 hate li.hlnglite .02 oiohora, 1 case Muatz m»to, l o.se and 1 cask ship chandlery,-A. B. Donald.

The barque Loch l.'rr waa berthed at the Queen-street Wharf this morning. Thasf. GUWgfrom-tine-', Whangaroaand Mongoi-ul, left Kuwell a»5 D.m. yesterday and . arrived nt Auokl-nd, a» 7.30 a,_. Passeagers: Mr and Mlas Caul, Mr- Smith. MrNMIMD, M'es Browne, Mesra G. Hold-hip. F. MoUard, O. HutcMnuon, B. Elliot., T. and W. GBhagban, and 1 gteerags.

The brlgantlne Linda Weber arrived In har bour to-day from Meroury Bay, having left that norcon Friday mornl»g; had strong southerly wind throughout Cargo: 11-.5C0 ft. saw« and dressed timbur, loaded at Mercuiy Bay for Lavaka and Suva.

The s.s. Southern Cross left Port Chalmors at 5 p.m. on the sth. and arrived at Tiruaru at 5 a.m. on tho Gth. Left again at 6 p.m. sanio day. arriving in Auckland at 5 a.m. on tho 11'.h. Had strong northerly winds to tho Kaikoras, when it freshened to a galo from Capo Palliser. Had variable weather to tho East Capo, and from thence strong S.W. winds to arrival. Cargo: 2,200 sacks wheat, 1 case, 1 roll.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Dunedin, this day. Arrived: Piako and Dunedin, both from Lon don, allwell- /

The Danedin, Cap.. Whitson, made tho pas sage in 80 days.

Wellington, this day. The Walrarapa lilt for S/dney via East Co.st last -iuht. Passengers : Missus Leader, Elm.Ue. Oliver, Gray ana AUnort. Mssdam.es tJlnolalr. Qar.aer, Bawton and 2 shlldrin,Lou der. GUbart, B—r*; Hood. Whltelaw, Waddel, Henderso* a»d 2 ohlldten.Pavltt and 2 children, Ltnney, Mow. He-oh, Coopar, and Lutohen, Mrs and Miss McDonald, Mrs and tai-a Buckland, Mrs and Miss ___mpthorne. Revs, Smith. Lane, and Tvobor, Mes»r* Psaon, Cooper, Chapman, Parker, Bear, Mood", Guw. H»unhwn, Prttilc, Lomhan, Tregoskl. Stlford, IWDo-ald, Geld-h. Williams, B<_anty_-, MoLe.~, Wilson, South, l>vinsoh, A.thoay, H.ndyto» (2). Barclay, Miller, Partridge, Thelwal, Allen, Trayes, Camison. Warren, Winter and Webster.

COMMERCIAL.

5 Et-tning Stab Office, Saturday. Mr R.Arthur held his usual sale of provisions, poultry, and produce yesterday, but the atten dance was not so largo as on tho previous week. The report Is as follows: Fowls, Is 9d to 23 9d ; chicks, 7d; ducks, Is lid to 2s 8d; goew, 3s to it 4d; pigs, lis to Hs: potatoes, 2s 6d to 7s; new .." potatoes, lid to 2Jd; onions, Id to 2d; peas, 2s 6d per peck; beans, fid: wheat, Is to Is 3d; oats, is; malt, Ss 6d; flour, £8 to1 £11: oat meal, 12s to lis; cheese, Bid to 8d; bacon, Id to 8d; lemon.. Is; oltrotn, 2W to 2J_; tea tbox),2ls; sugar,3ld to 4}d; starch, I|_ ; coffeo, Is 2d; candles. 8d; sardines (quarters), 3s Cd; paper bags, 6Jd; butter, 7d; biscuits, 6d; soap, Us to lis; flom:bag-,3_dto3_d-_ch; white-lead, ; 4id. "" ' Messrs Carbines and Taylor report: Poultry- Fowl*, Is 6d to 2s 7d; ducks, 2s 6d| young - turkeys, 8S 9d each; gease, 4s 9d; Langshiins, 7s each; pigeons, Is 3d. Produce: Horns and bacon/ Id to 8_; cheese (Wairoa), 8d; now m potatoes, IJd to ljd; onions, 2d per lb: beef, }d to 2d per lb; salt butter, 8d; oats, 3s lid; maize, 6a; bran, 7a 6d; sharps, 7s 6d; pig meal, 10s per IS took.- Messrs Banks and Co.'s weekly report: At Parawai.on Friday, a full market of choice fat aa- cattle was yarded. A draft overland from Naplrr arrived 'In splendid condition, and averaged ' -Ul lis 6d each, or about 27s Gd tho lOOlbs. For ••.'•prime provincially-fatted cattle of lighter weight tho demand was good, ond a few pons of this class reached 283 to 30s. Sheep were Slentiful, shorn wethers being worth 2Jd per lb. ambs were again numerous and good, nnd brought 7a 9d to Hs 9d each. Veal calves were in larger supply than usual. Good animals mad o I ■ Ha. to 31s; smaller ones, 10s 6d to 12s eaoh. Young fowls, fit for tabic, fetched Is Cd to 4s 9d perpair,

Mail Notice.

j H-Ofl WIM OfcOBB AB Um>-K- Mobdat, 18th Instant. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 1.80 p.m. For Thames, per Hotomahana, at 3 p.m. For Whitlangl and Upper Mill, per Douglas, at 3 p.m. For Talrua, per Meroury, at 3 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotlkl, per Glenelg, ot . p.m, For Russell, Kawakawa, Wongoroa, and

Mongonui, per Wellington, at 1.30 p.m. For Glsborne and Napier, per Southern Cross, at. p.m For Thames, per Enterprise, at 6.30 p'm,, Tuesday, llth Inst. For Waiwora, Eawan, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For GisDoma and Napier, per Orotl, at 3 p.m. For Whangarel Heads, Waipu, Whongarol, Kama, and Mangapai, per Argylo. at 1 p.m. For Lovukß and Suva, per H_ro, at i p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa. and Australian Colo nies, per Walrarapa. at 1 p.m.

For AustrallanColonlos, per City of New York, immediately attar her arrival from Honolulu. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, ptr Wnnaka. immediately alter arrival of b.s. City of New York.

Si a BIS 3, Chief Postmaster. Chief PcstO—oe, Auckland,

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Novembbb 11. 1882,

Abbott'sOpera House-Tambour Major Opera Company, 8 p.m.

Young M.n'a Christian A.ssolation—Devo tional, 7.30 p.m. Frenoh Literary Club—" Learned Women," by members, 7.3D p.m.

Birth.

BAILt-Y.—On Novamber Bth, at Green Lane. JKemuors, the wife ot E. J. Bailey of twin daughters.

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1882.

for the causa that lacks asslst-nct, For the wrong that needs resistance Fox tho future in the- distunes. And tho good that wa can do.

The chief aim of all Boards charged with the.administration of the education system should be to make the secondary schools work iv harmony with the common schools. An easy means of access from the ono to the other for clever boys ought to J>e provided; and while the State pays so large a share of tho coat of higher educatiuUjiiaexpo-ditur. should bs directed sol-ly to tbe encouragement of merit Tho State has undertaken the work of providing all children with elementary education gratuitously, and thoie its; strict nuty ends. But as a matter of expediency it has been held wi»e policy to afford facilities for tho cultivation of highor branches of knowledge, which without Government aid, would languish in a young country. Clearly, however, tho only good title to participation in the public expendi> ture for this purpose must rest upon merit, and the possession of intellectual capacity for using the Government bounty to the best advantage. A rich blockhead, who h»8 only btains enough for elementary branches of instruction such as our common schools provide efficiently, should eilber go to the common schools or pay for private tuition if tkey are not seloct enough to suit his ideas of what is due to his social stand ing. It is a gross misuse of public monoy to provide a seloct school for his benefit, and where such a youth does use tho secondary school* and universities of the colony tho fees charged should be sufficient to pay all tho costs of the tuition he receives. Theoreti cally, these principles supply the nn'ding lines upon which all State expenditure for education should proofed, and tbo more nearly the actual systom in vogue in the working of our scheols for higher edu cation approaches petfcclion, the more closely will the money spent annually ia scholarships and bursaries approximate to the total expenditure of tho State upon higlur education. The Board of Education had yesterday under consideration certain recommon. ations ot the inspector of Schools for the alteration of the ages within which boys may compete tor scholarships, Ro proposes a ro.uction of the maximum a&a from 17 years to 15 yaars, making tho eligible ag«s from 12 to. 15 years. We believe the reeotnmendation is a good one, and will act in the direction of making the test one of -.-rural talent rather than pro tracted cramming. The .uggestion, how evor, opens up the whole question of the granting of scholar-hips, aod the Board wisely determined to defer its decision until the subject has been further con sidered. The public expendituro on secondary education has heretofore been too exclusively a class expenditure, a«d when revising the scholarship regula tiona the Board should endeavour to make them more useful in the encouragement of intellectual talent among the boys attending tho common schools. That is the only thing they have to consider in the matter, and the Grammar School must conform its sys tem to it. The continued enjoyment of largo incomes from public lands by the Grammar School depends entirely npon the measure in which it fulfils tho funda mental principles underlying its existence as a State institution.

Mr. Gladstone and the Home Rulers.

That the Home Rule party should oppose the passing of tho cloture resolutions in tbe British House of Commons was only to be expected from a faction whoso practice it had been to use the existing lores of tbe House for tho purpose of obstruction. No one would attempt to disguite the fact that it was the tactics of the Homo Rulers which led to the inception of the stringent, rules for the closing of debates; and it is too much to expect, from men never conspicuous for reason or moderation, that they should receive with affectionate raptures the in strument of their own political extinction. Therefore, so far as the cloture is concerned, the resolntion of the Home Rulers to oppose its adoption is quite consistent; and it the cloture only were invohed, would, perhaps, even bo commendable. But Mr Gladstone has done more than proposo to gag the obstructionists; he has done much to render pointless tho per enniil complaint of injustico to Ireland, and he has promised to do still more to place upon a thoroughly satisfactory bar is the government of that distracted country. It is these latter considerations which give force to Mr Gladstone's obervations on the subject at the Mansion House banquet on Thar.e.*y, and which Imike inexplicably if not sup remely foolish, the attitude of the Home Rulets towards the Premier and his policy. The result of that policy, steadily pursued in the face of much opposition and obloqy, is now apparent in a reduc tion of the number of agrarian crimes in Ireland by four-fifths; and there is no doubt that the further development of the Liberal measures being devised will have-the effect ot restoring contentment aud tranquillity to that part of Bor Majesty's dominions. But tho carrjiog out of this policy required the application of two drastic measures—ono outside the House aod one within it. The first neces sity was the cruekiDg out of inflammatory and seditious agitation in tho country—in other words, the extinguishing of the Land League ; and tho second .was the curbing of irrelevant and disorderly speeches in tlio House—in other words, the curtailing of somo of the time-honoured privileges of Parliament. The Land League has been effectually suppressed, aud Ireland is now more peaceful than it has been for more than two yeats; but It is extremely probable i that the leaders of the League fail to see the sequence of these facts, and are sighing for a return to the former condition ol constant agitation, with its concomitants of bojeot .log, intimidation, and outrage. But if they are honest in their professions of patriotism, ani de-ire to see tho peaceful progress of their country, they ought to rejoice at the present happy state of af fairs, and recognising the true means by which this has been attained, givo their support to the policy of the Prime Minister, Wounded va-ity and disappointed ambi tion, ■_ however, are more powerful than principle in ' determining tho course of some men's actions; and wo shall not be surprised if the Home Rulers persist in their determination to do all in their power to frustrate Mr. Glad stone in his benevolent intentions towards Ireland, simply because his method is not theirs.

Last evening the scow Totara came into collision with the sbip Coromandel, which was lying at anchor, and tore her foresail to ribbons, besides otherwise damaging her rigging.

Mr D. Robertson, of Takapuna Poultry Yards, won the first and second prizes for black and white Cochins at the show, and also the first pijro for Houdans, The official catalogue arid published report give these awards erroneously.Uonce this correc tion,

Sixty cases of machinery for the Auck land Fibroj Company arrited by the Lech Urr, The machinery comprises all the latest improvements for tackling the fibre and spinning yarn.

" Fair-play " complains ef the decision in the two mile walking race at Ellerslie. He says ho saw Hendry break twice, and -hut Selby (the so placed third man) was the winner. Ho complains of the way these sports are conducted.

At the annual meeting of tho Star of Eden Orange Lodge, held last night in at. David's School-room, tbe following officers were elected for the eusuiug your :- J. Donaldson, W.M. ; J. Patterson, D.M. ; W. Black, Secretary j J. Linnet, Treasurer; and W. Donaldson, G.L.D.

In our report ot tile accidont which oc curred to Miss Marian Fi.h.r jestcrday, a typographical error was made, making a sentence read: "It was found by the bystanders that she had sustained mortal iujurl-8," whereas it should have read: "1c Vs-aa feared by tho bystanders tbat she bad sustained mortal injuries," a ycry different statement.

A Wellington telegram says : The Mana watu Bailw-y Company recently .o.t its chairman, Mr Nat-au, to Australia, to en deavour to float a loan of £225,000 in de bentures. Tho offers received wcro not, however, satisfactory, and he has loturacd without placing the amount.

Tho first lodge to bo established in Auckland in connection with tho United Ancient Order of Diuids' Friendly Society, will bo duly inaugurated on Monday next at 7 P.m., in the 10-ge-room, Insurance Buildingi, Queen-street. Tbo District Presidont for the North Island (Mr W. Bishop) will perform the consecration cere mony according to the aucientrites peculiar to the Order of Druids. Intending num bers are notified through our advertising columns of tho arraugera.nt. necessary prior to tbo opening of the now loiljjo.

We would call tho attention ef our Gaolic speaking population to tho announcement in another column of a ecrm.n in that ancient language which ib to be delivered by Dr. Macleod, in the lecture-room of the Y.M,C.A.,nt three o'clock to-morrow after noon.

Mr Habens, Inspector of Fchools, announcss that Dr. Campbell, the Right Rev. Dr. Cowio, Bishop of Auckland, and Mr i-dwiu Hcs_clh have been clocted by the members of the G.neral Assembly residing in Ancklaid to bo members of the Auckland University College Council.

In all probability the order for 46 milts of nils for the first section of the Thames Valley and Ratorua railway (Morriu»ville to Lichfield) will be sent home by tbe next mail. Th* field-work and plans aro nearly completed and the section will shortly be gazetted. It U calculat-d that in about six weeks the field-work of the whole lino will be finished,

At the meeting of tho Board of Educa tion yesterday afturuooo, as application was received from the Wairoa South Com mittee for a sum of £7 10s, rent for use of school. The Board declined to pay the amount as ront, but made a grant of it. A service for men only will be held to morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, in tho lecture hall of the Young M.n's Cluut-au Associa tion, when interesting address.s will be given by the Hoy. Mr Dollow, and Mr Fairbrolhcr, reo-ntly from Loudon, By arrangement at tho Conference of Associa tions held last jear in London, the week coomuncing to-morrow, 12th iostant, will be observed in all the association- through out th* world as a week of special prayer f*r young moo. Speolal services will ba hold each evening next week, when suitable addressos will be delivered by friends of tho association.

"La Fillc dv Tambour Major" retains its hold upon tbo popular taste, as was evidenced by another crowded audience at Abbott's Opera House last night. _ Tho various' scenes in this mo-t romantic ond sparkling comic opera were dopictod with spirit and buck.si, and tho frequent plaudits and enthusiastic encores te.tificd to tho approbation of the auditory. All the artiites without exception performed their parts admirably, and contributed to an ensemble as nearly perfect as posiible. To night, Auokland play-goers are promised the presence of Miss Men* Mtuielle, an established Hvourito hero, in the difficult rOlo of Stella, and there can be no doubt of her tuitainiog the patt to the satisfaction of every one.

Ou the application of Charles Smith, ot Ooohunga, an order was given by the One huoga Bench prohibiting hotelKcepers in tho trschunjra ami ndjotent licensing dis tricts from supplying Johanna Smith with drink for the period of twelve months.

At a meeting of the creditors in tbo estate of Bella *i»g«r, grocor (Dunedin), tho two trustees' upon slated that the assets, as investigate., showed tho sum of £4,509, divisible among £12,05G liabilities to uasecured crcditois, or exactly 8s in the pound. They added that thoy coald give no satisfactory reply as to how tbe largo deficiency has been caused, owing to the incomplete state of tho books. Tho following resolution was carried unani mously :—"That unless a composition of 10s in tbe pound be arranged on behalf of tbe debtor by the 14th inst, tho estate be put through the .Bankruptcy Court; further, that steps be taken to upset any private settlement of the bankrupt's pro perty, and to have him prosecuted for fraudulent trading, in purchasing goods when, according te his own admission and books, he had been insolvent for several years," Tbo anniversary services in connection with the Alexandtastreet Sunday School Avill bo commenced (D, V.J to-morrow (Sun day), wbea three sermons will be preached. In the morning at 11 by Rev. Dr McLcod ; afternoon at 3 by the hey. W. J. Watkin; and in tbo evening at 6.30 by the Boy, G, W, Spence. The annual tea meeting will bo held oa Tnesday.the 14th. Tea at 6.30. Public meeting at 7.30, to be addressed by ministers and Iriends. The teachers,during tbe past year,have,at a cost of £IGO, erected 5 cla> s roomsj and enlarged tho main building and are now aixions to pay off in connec tion with this anniversary as much as possible of the debt.

During the last two Sunday evenings, the Boy, C. Carter his delivered addresses , upon the subject of " Conditional Immor tality," at the Baptist Church, Ponsonby, On the first evening, the rev. gentleman maintained that science had explodod the old Pagan doctrine, and that reason and instinct both concurred to abhor annihila tion. Last Sunday evening Mr Carter took the Scriptures for proof of man's spiritual immortality, and announced that he would to • morrow evening bring forward his strongest evidence in proof of the immor tality of the soul. The Rev, C. Carter has laboured for 25 years past as a missionary of the Gospel in Ceylon. He is a good Ureek and Hebrew scholar, and has trans lated the Scriptures into the Cingalese language. It has been proposed to erect a new Primitive Methodist Chuich at Richmond for the religions benefit of the settlers of that suburban district, and to-moirow special services will be held ia a tent on the sito of tho proposed building, in furtherance of the object. The preachers appointed are : Afternoon, Mr Henry Field; evening, Mr W. Bout. On Monday next the foundation piles will be driven, at sp.m,> and tea provided at 6.30,, and subsequently a'public meeting will be hold, Mr Field li the chair, when addresses will bo delivered by Rets. W. S- Potter, Jamc3 Guy. and ether friends of tho cause.

Sunday services, Anniverary services at Alexandra-street Primitive Methodist Church; preachers : Roy. Dr. McLcod, W. J. Watkin, and G. W. Spence. Parnell Wesleyan anniversary services. Evoning discourses: St. Paul's Church, Rev. C. M. Ne'son, "Tho Image of Self"; St. Matthew's, special sermon, Rev, Y7. Tebbs; St. David's Presbyterian, Rev. T. M. Fraser in a lecture, " Life of Joshua"; Choral Ball, address by Mr Spurgeon; AtheniEum, Dr. Wallis, " Z >roastrianism "; Abbott's Opera House, Mr Geo. A, Brown, "Prophetic Utterance." Evening service at tho Iheatre—addresses, hymns, &c.

An inquest was held yesterday at the Commercial Hotel, Onehnnga, beforo Dr. Philson and a jury, on the body of Elizabeth Scott, the wife of Captain Scott, who died at JVorman's Bill on the Sthinst. Mrs Mainland, who lived next door, saw Mrs Scott on Tuesday evening, apparently in her usual state of health. She was a very delicate young person. On Wednesday morning one of Mrs Scott's little boys ran into witness's house and told her that his mother was ljing on the iloor. She went to see what was tbe matter, and found tho body cold and stiff', her head rest ing against the bed, She got assistance, and laid the body on the bed, and sent for Dr. Scott, who found that life was extinct. Captain Scott, husband of deceased, and master of the s.s. Rowena, gave evidence to tbe effect tbat his wife had not been iv robust health for eighteen months. Dr. Scott, who made a post mortem examina tion, deposed to tho state of the organs, whiich were healthy. He discovered, how ever, prurient matter on the brain, sufficient to cause death. The coroner m^de some remarks upon the obscurity of the case, and the jury returned a verdict of " Death from natural cautQS."

Mr W. Bamford, the Lancashire evange list, will give an address at the Sunday evening service in the Theatre Koyal.

John Murphy, No. 1 nightman, has »o connection whatnv.r with the John Murphy brought up yesterday for making a row in the Hob3on Hotel, *

A general meeting of the Auckland Tcache's' Association was beit-g held in the Wellcslcy-strect School this afternoon, the business being to determine whether or not a delegate or delegates shall be sent to the Conference of Teachers to bo held at Chi i3tehurch during the Christmas vaca tion.

'ihe residence of Mr James C. Cairns, farmer, of Mangere, wai burned to tho ground about 12 y.look last night. Tho lite was accidental, it is believed, Mrs Cairns and tbo children got away from thO house uninjured, and were removed to Mr Knight's house close by.

Messrs E. and A, Isaacs report on the tale of the steamer Gemini, which took place at their stores on Friday: The ship ping portion of the community was largely represented. The price realised was £170.

Tho beautiful collection of furnituro manufactured by Messrs Keid and Sons, which was exhibited at Ihe Agricultural and Pastoral Snciety's Show last 1 hursday, is now di.played at the manufacturers' emperium in Hobson-strcet, where those interested in the indu.tries of the colony may see it.

Wo learn tbat at tho service in St. Matthew's Church, to-morrow evening, an investigation will be mado into the meaning of the sentence, " Thou ragardest not tbe person of men," the incumbent preaching on the Gospel for tho day. The discourse will deal, wo imagihe, with the exact meaning of the werd " person." ihw is an intercstin" point iv this day ef disputed r.ligious -eliefs, wherein so much Is in volved in tho exact values of terms.

Mr Sleshißcr, the well-Known veterinary S'.ir.eoti, has airived iv Auckland, and is stopping at the Victoria Hotel, where ho receives orders aud make, arrangements for tin sale of medicines, including balsam and co.gh sjrup. The "Now Zealand Times" says:—"Amid the multitude of patent medicines—some good, many bad, and others i-diff-rent, of lato introduced te the colonies—it is difficult, indied, to say what is or is not deserving of public favour, but as logurds Mr Klesioger's preparations time can be no doubt at all. He has per fected medicines which fulfil nil that is claimed for them, whether applied to tho human system, or to the animals whose constitutions he has for years made his special study."

An interesting memorandum from tho Inspector of Schools regarding scholarships, read at the Board of Education meeting yeslorday,appear- in the fourth page of tbia issue. Considerable discussion arose there upon. Mr Clark expressed his approval of tho suggestion doing away with open scholarships—scholarships given by tho Heard should be competed for entirely by children a'teodiog the Beard schools. Re garding the second point raised in the memorandum, he thought tho introduction of the boys referred to disorganised the school; for tbey bad not commenced languages or ma.hcm-.tio>, though on so account of thoir greater age they were mentally superior to the other boys. The proposition which he bad sukmiited to tbo Board some time ago he thought would meet with the approval of the Grammar School—that was to reduce the ago, and lengthen the period that a boy could hold a scholarship. After more discussion tbe following motion was <*vried :—"Tbat the further consideration of this matter be de ferred until the Board has had an oppor tunity of meeting a deputation on the sub jo-t from the Governors of the Grammar School; and a communication be sent to the Grammar School Governors intimating the willi.ene-B of tho Board to confer with them on the subject,"

Herr Carl Schmitt, the highly popular conductor of the Choral Society, will give a o-nccrt in tho Choral Hall for his own booefit during tho fiist week of December, and if the results nro to be at all coua mensnrato with his deserts,.c should,ns he doubtless will, ' have a " house" crowded to its utmost limits He lias laid the musical public of Auckland under a heavy dobt of obligation for th* manner in which ho invigorated tho waning existence ef the Choral Society, ex te.ded tho field of its usefulness, and restored the musical prestige of the place, while more than one religious bedy is beholden to Mm for services gratuitously aod cheer fully rendered on oc.a-.onß of special importance. Par exemple tho openiogs reape.tive'y of St. Sepulchre's aod St, Benedict's Chnrckes. All those considera tions ahould prompt the local dilettanti to rally around him and make this first benefit worthy the city and in some sort of relation to tho bencjiciairc's morits. Tho pro gramme promises to be attractive enough of itself to "draw " a largo audience. It is to bo divided into two parts, tho first of which comprises an overture (for orchestra) composed by Herr Schmitt aud dedicated to Mr F. D. Fonton, the grand econa, "Casta Diva," from "Norma," by Miss Bleuzard, with chorus and orchestral accompaniment, and tho Trocador's song from "Carmen," by Mr Stuart. 'Ihe socond part will consist of the performance of Offenbach's comic operetta, "Tho Breaking of the Spell," In which Mrs Kllgour, and Messrs 11, and G. Harker will take the leading parts.

The Glasgow "Herald," of September the 6th, contains an extended report of the ceremonial connected with tho presentation to the Corporation of that city of the por trait of Mr Andrew Galhruith, formerly Lord|Pro>ost and Dean of Guild,'an 1 nnclo of our fellow-citizen, Mr W. J. Hurst, M.H.R. Mr H. E. Crum Eiving, in mak ing tho pretcntation, "gave a brief resume of Mr Galbraith's ca'oer, from which we learn that the fnta-e Lord Provost left Campl oltown ia 1814, at tho age of 14, in order to push his fortunes in Glasgow, and that on attainiig to man's estate he entered into partnership with his cousin, Mr Alexandor Johnston, M.P, for the Kilmarnock Burghs, and his brother, Mr Atchibald Ga'braith, in an extensive powerloom factory. At tbo solicitation of iriends he allowed himself to be elected Dean of Guild, in due time he became a Magistrate and in 1875 ho was unanimously elected to the position of Lord Provost. It was during his year of effico that the Queen piid her first visit to Glasgew, on whleh occasion Her Majesty opened the Loch Katrine waterworks. His civic reign was also signalised by the active interest ho toook in tbe volunteer movement, Mr Galbraith retired from tbe Council ia 1863, and is now the ex-Lord-Provost of Glas gow. He wa. also tho o-igiuator of the Night Asylum, has been an oflk* -bearer for 60 years t-f the Old Men's Friendly Seclety, and stIU continues to take an ac tive part in all the useful, benevolent aad charitable institutions of tho city. Tho ceremonial referred to above was associated with the presentation by Bailie Danlop of a complimentary nddrer, a casKet, silver jug, and two cups to Mr Galbraith, who made a suitable rei ponse. The gentleman's portrait was painted by Mr Norman Macbeth. rt,S. *-~ and is to bo added to the gallery of Lord Povosts that is now being formed in Glas gow, in perusing this brief reference to the interesting occurrence, those who know Mr Hurst will rrcogniso a coincidence be tween h _ own Ma.roralty of this city and that of his revered uncle at Glasgow, in the fact that tbe regime of both was signalised by the opening of extensive waterworks, Mr Hurst having opened rhe -Auckland Waterworks on the 10th July, 1877.

Garlick and Uranwell will positively ter minate tholr most successful sale of Drapery and Clothing on Saturday, llth November.—Advt.

POLICE COURT.- This day.

(Before J. E. Mao-onald, Es?., R.M.)

Eclipsed.—John Ryan, Kate McDonald, and Maggio Wall wore ilnod 6s eaoh for drunken ness. _ , _

A Hobse and its Rider.—.Tosoph Pearce was charged with bolng drunk and disorderly last night in Lome-street while in charge of a horse.—Prisoner's memory failed In rospobt of tho charge — Sergeant McMahon stated the caso. Prisoner was quite inoapable of manag ing tho animal, and, by his yells, gathered a crowd around him.—Pined 10s and costs. A GaiNi-A'a Worth.-- Thomas J-Uodr, on remand, was ohnrged with obtaining (roods under false pretences, ot Henry A. MaKoan, storekeeper, tot Whanßarei. —Mr Tyler ap peared in defence—Sergeant White asked that prisoner might be remanded to Whangaret. astheproßtoution would be put to much incon venience In bringing tho wltDesseßtoAuoUand. His WorsblD said ho had received a telegram from the Resident Magistrate of the district, and had sinoe seen him, and as far as he could lorn tho goods were procured on a promise tct pay for them. Be thought, judging from tbe fuctß before nlm that there was no foundation for bringing the present charge against tbe accused ; it was more a matter ot debt than otherwise. Mr Tyler said it was so, and he woald suggest that His Worship had not the power to remand M""i to Whaugarol. His Wor ship at once disrnisßed tho case. Breaking and Entering.—Honry Masor, a'ias Podger?, w»s charged with sreallng a gold water, and ohatn, value £36, on the Bth inrtßnt. the property of Hennis Lynch, also with breaking and entering the nreii-lßes of Patriok Gleeson, on the llth ins-., with intent to commit a felony therein.—So1 geant White said prisoner was only arrested this morning; he would therefore ask for a remand,—Remanded nntlt Wodneßday next.

. his was all the business,

BURGLARY AND THEFT.

Detected in the Act.

Eably this morning a young man of about 19 years, named Fiedcrick Mason, forme ly second cook at the Waitemata Hotel, was taken into custody on the dual charge of stealing a gold watch be longing to Mr Denis Lyncb, and of burglaiiously tnteriog Qleeson's Hotel. For some days past the detectives had been unavailingly searching for him, but this morning he was detected by MrsGleeson in flagrante delicto, and alt-r an excited chase captured by her, it seems that at daybreak this morning the lady, who was ■in bed with her children, wus aroused by > the jingling of silver, at-d on lookiog up Saw a man abstracting money from tbe pocket of her dress. Without an instant's hesitation she sprang up from the bed and lii-tily calling out ''Thief, thief," ran 1 after the intruder, who had rushed affrighted from tho room the moment he perceived tbat the sleeper was awake. Tho fellow beat a basty retreat from the room (which was ontbesecondfloor to tbo ground floor) followed all the tim. by Mrs Gleeaon, at a distanco of not mare than five feet. They passed down two flights of stairs, and then Mason, seeing that he was hard pressed, jumped tarough tho kitchen window into tho yard, whence lie passed into Custom-Houßc-street. Meanwhilo the landlady's cries had alarmed the whole household, consisting of 30 men, who scampered about in all directions clad in the scanty habiliments of night. Mr Lynch (Mrs Gloeaen's brother) was the first to get upon the fugitive nfter he escaped from the houso, and he ran him very bard to Hob san-street. There picking up a large piece of road metal he called Upon the ilset-fnoted thief to stand or bear the consequences. Mason thinking dis cretion tho.beHer part of vslour, oieyed the summons, and Mr Lynch lost no time in securing him. He handed tho prisoner over to Censtable Collis, Mr Glceson also joined iv tho chaso. Lyach bad previously rocorcred tho gold watch from tho thief ift Beresford-streetj but aid net then attempt te apprehend kirn. The police, however, wcro informed of tho affair, and were hunting for their man when ho attempted the burg lary at Qleeson's, which tbe lady of the houso so opportunely and pluckily thwarted,

EIGHT HOURS' DEMON STRATION.

Tub adjourned mtetihg of the delegates'of tbe above move-sent was held last evening, at 8 o'clock:, Mr Hetlop (president) in the chair. The minutes of the previous meet i»g wcro tead and adopted, 'ihefollowing trades were represented : — .Bootmakers, bricklayers, carpenters, engineers, labourers, painters, and plasterers. Tho trades which nave not as yet elected delegates, are bakers, blacksmiths, boilermakara cabinet* makers, coachbuilders, plumbers, printers, mouldors, ssd.ters, stonemasons, and tailors. A lett.r was iciul from Mr Thwaite*, stating that he hod failed after two attempts to get a meeting of shipwrights together for the purpose of eUctiug delegates.' Mr id. Middloton was unanimously elected to the position of permanent secretary. A number ef points in connection with tbe approaching demon stration were ventilated and discuaeed, but were hold ia abeyanco until the trades not yet represented elect their delegates. The meetiag waa adjourned to the 17th iostant, at 7.30 p.m., in the Weiking Men's Club.

AUCKLAND CITY TRAM WAYS.

Tlie Plant Ordered from Eng-

land.

We understand that by tho mall which left oa Tuesday last an order was dispatched for tho whole of tho rails and other material of the permanent way required for the Auckland city tramways. It has beon thought by somo that unnecessary delay was being Incurred in tbe commencement of this u-deit_kl-_. Apart from the un likelihood of the gentlemen oa the directo rate of the company which has taken this work in hand being charge able with lack ef energy, it will be gee* that a great deal had to bo done before any outwardly visible progress could be made -bit is not a we-rk for which a coutr.iyor ooald be found with a stock of material such as te enable him to at ence break up the street* and lay tht roils; neither is it an undertaking which auy individual or company could lwgia before Bettl.Bg Beveral weighty financial conridera tioos; and, la another direction, it was prudent to move with caution. In the con struction of tramway*, a very great diver sity of deiigus hove been successively tried, and many of them abandoned, a«d it is wiso to profit by all the available experience of ' f.ho past. Tramways have boon constructed in all stapes of daeig-, from a th!n bar rail laid flat on a longitudinal timber-sleeper, to tho most wondcrfal structure, of steel, iron, aad br»__o. For tho purpose of sift ing the results of practice, and ndriiing in the coune to be adopted here, the directors placed the matter in tho hands of Mr Stewart, C.E., as ooiisultlog ongtneer, with Mr Cooke as resident engineer. Mr Stewart's engagements did not admit ot his attending at once to the work, but no time was 10-t which could be avoided. The directors were advised to abaadon all tim ber in the foundation of the ways and rely on concrete and iron only. It was sesn that in the practice at home during the Jaat few years theuse of timber his been all butabau doned. The tendency is to increase the weight and solidity of rail and bearings, nntil, in ono ease, a solid girder steel roi>, 106lbs weight per yard, has been mod. The choice in this instance rooa came to be b-.tween a solid self-contained tail and bearing, and a rail fixed on separate sup porta or chairs. Various coßsiderations led te the reoommendatlon and adoption of tho. latter system. In practice, this is represented by various designs, but the particular form of rail preferred is that known as Barker's. The chai' has, how evor, been modified. One contractor, at home, prefers a chair nearly three feet long on base, and only 3i inches on rail bed, while another prefers within half an Inch nf three feet for both base and rail bed. Both theoretical and pra-ticnl considerations point to a mean of these dimensions, and tbe chair which has beon adapted is twti feet on the b-fl*, eight; inches on the ro/1 beet in intermediate chairs, ana twolve inches in tbe joist chairs. The mil is 501bs woight per yard, and will bo of Bessemer steel. It is 5J width'all over on top, and 4 inches deep. The central web fits into the chairs, and is secured by two pairs of iron cotters in each (hair,- It will be bedded on a coating of coal tar thickened with* quicklime. The chairs are embedded in longitudinal trenches of concrete, wMch in tbe softer ground will be 18 inches wide and 12 Inches deep, the top of the concrete being 5 inches below the level of the street, Seven inches of ooncic'. c will bo below the chairs, which will thns be imbedded in it five inches deep. No ties nro necessary by this arrangoment. In tho event of a rail being foand defective, it can be shifted and replaced in a tew minutes, and if it bec.mes nocessary to alter the level of a street or road, the con creto can be cat between the chairs and each block, with its chair, removed, ro-iaid, and the breaks made Rood with frceh c»n crots. This could not bo dono -where the chairs ore three feet long in base, and ot course with a solid {.irdor rail imbedded in (concrete any work of readjustment or removal wo aid be a formidable one. This may bo of very little consideration in the towns of tho old country, whose streets possess almost absolute permunence of level, but in a town like ours, it is a point not to be lightly ignored. The roadway .will be formed of'the beat broken stone, punned, blinded with scoria sand, and rolled. The flange groove in the rails will be one inch and an eighth (1J) wide : so that there will bo no obstruction to tbe traffic. There will be. throo sidings or passing places per mile. 'ihe lino will be double in Queen-street, and single in the rest of the two cttcuiis. TKe amount of''material ordered by the mail is 870 tons of steel rails, 1,100 tons of cast iron chairs, 25 tons of cotter fastenings, and 60 sets of points and cross ings. Of these latter, 50 sets will ho fixed and 10 sets movable. The eonorete will be made of Mahurangi lime and scoria sand ground in a mortar mill and mixed in a machine with the proper quantity of broken stone and small grarol, Auckland cannot be surpassed for the excellence of cheap concrete, and it may confidently be ex pected that by careful design and super vision our tramways will be, at a moderate cost, second to hone yet constructed, It remains to bo stated ihat Mr Carruthers, C.E, of London, late Engineer-in-Chiet to the colony, will act 'as Consulting and In ' specting Engineer/In the select-on of all I material procured in the Home Countiy—a fact that affords every guarantee that the 1 plant and material will be the best of their ; kind, and containing ell the latest im provements, „;'.

TELEGRAMS

[From Our Own Correspondent.) THAMES, thißday. A pwbltc breaking down in the drive going hcaward took place yesterday after* noon, and produced 3cwt. of specimens, rich gold being still leit showing. Tbis makes Scwt. from here since last night, aad the total quantity on hand is 21cwt. • NEwPRiNCts IMI'KEIAI..—The manager 1 got 2cwt. of specimens this morning from I tho stope over the west drive. They are of ' a very rich chaiactor, and in one large piece. The baod of gold is fully 9 inches wide. They all carry a large pei centage of tho baser minerals, ruby kilver predomioa. ting. The gold is coarse, and goes right through the quartz. This makes the total quantity of specimens on hand 23cwt. The show left in the stope and drive is undoubtedly the best jet obtained, since the new company started in the drive, There is a rich show in the roof, face, and in a portion of tho reef. Tho specimens yesterday came from about half way in the reet from floor to roof. The leading stopo mentioned by the manager is not the leading stopo proper, but abotit thr. o feet of the reef, which is being taken out along the drive so as to get the stuff. The work in tho lead ing stope proper has not been advanced more than 15 feet from the break. The drive is ready tor stoping for fully 35 feet. The point wkere the specimens were ob tained tbis morning is about 35 feet from the break, and a splendid show of gold is visible in tho roof and face. In one place Bold is sliowingin almostaaunbrokenrunfor 12 fact long, and in places the band of the precioiiß metal is .6 or 7 inches wide, Good gold is also shewing in tho roof of the drive, some 20 feet back fram tke first, so that when tho leading stope is brought alsng it should prsduce somo gcod hauls of speci s_ons. The second stope, No. 1 section west, is up to the break, and tho men arc breaking out the mullock intervening be tween two reefs.

COROMANDEL, this day, TWO HUNDRED OUNCES MORE FROM SUCCESS.

TokATBA.—Tho manager has lodged the excellent return of 140ozs, of gold. The picked stone obtained from tbe low level, which weighed about a cwt,, contributed sixty ozs. of gold. . Success.—The managor lodged 7olbs of specimens in the Bank this meruiug.bui de clined to let me see them, The secretive way in which things are carried on in con nection with thia mine has won for the company tho distrust of Coromandel inves tors, and as t_o aamt||unoi-y foxing is said to prevail in town the directois should mike somo alteration. I hear from some one who has setn the stone that the parcel lodged represents 200 ozs of gold, and has been taken at various breakings down during the wook. Goldkn Bdttbrfi-V.—Ex-Sergt. Kidd aud party got same good specimens yester day. loNA.~The contractors havo completed their job. Steam was got up yesterday, and everything worked smoothly; pump. i»g will -tart at once. The contract has beon siti-faetorily finished wifhin three weeks of the time.

Th. Vaudeville Burlesque Company open at Coromandel on Wednesday for a soasou of three nights.

GHRKTCHURCH, this day.

George Boatty, owner of the Palace Hotol und the Theatre Royal, died this morning. 'j ho laic Fobert Chapman s remains, brought from Melbourne in the Wairarapa, wcro interred at Rangiora yesterday.

DUNjqDIN, this day.

At tho Harbour Board Meeting yester day, a lengthy report was read from the angincor. Ono of its most important features is a strong recommendation that, wbil* dredging on the bar should be gone on with, a retaining wall should be begun in ordor to obtain suffictoot depth of water. He believes tbat £30,C00 spent on such wall would soon give a minimum depth of 23ft.

OLONIAL PRIZE FIRING.

(BY __J-l.aBAl?U.— PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

DUNEDIN, this day. IT is beautiful weather to-day and favour able for shooting.

The stad match waa fired to-day, Sergeant-Major 801 l (Wellington) winning with 35; Coleman (Dunsdin) 34, second Pilcher (Wellingloa), 33, third.

The Ot-go Ladies' Shiold match was con cluded at 1.30 yesterday afternoon, and resulted in a victory for Dunedin City Guards, with tho fine score of 427, tho Dunedin Artillery being seoond with 3P6, a«d tho Clutha Rifles third, with 304. This match, which was restricted to Oiago Volunteers, was last on tho programme, and tho meeting is now closed.

MEETING OF BUILDERS.

A FURTI-ER meeting of builders was held laet evening iv tho South British Buildings for the discmsion of tho matters which aro in dispute with the architects apropos of the general conditions of .contract. There was a very satisfactory attendance. Mr J, J. Holland (President ef the Builders' Association) occupied the cbalr. Letters were sabmitted from Messrs Arnold a»d Smith, Mr Watt, and Mr Holder, ac quietoiag generally in the conditions. Mr Rhode, moved, and it was agreed to. tbat ihete gentlemen should be thanked tar their acceptance of the reviled condi tions of contract.

The secretary then read the letter (pre. viously discussed) from the Institute of Architects, declining to rtcogaiso aiy alteratiena in the conditions bay ond thoeo which had been made betore aid signed by their President, A copy of these waa fwwarded.

Mr C. S. Wright pointed out tbat these " ameided conditions" did not contain nil that had been agreed to by the architects wbon the deputation of builders waited upon them. For instance, the folio wingap proved condition to the llth Clause had been omitted:—" Unless the architect shall decide that the contractor stall be paid for same." He therefore moved :—" 1. That the condition* aslnitialled by the president do net contain all tbat was agreed to at the general meeting held on May 19, neither do they contain that which was re ? nested by the Builders' Association, m set brth in a letter sent to the Institute, dated May 25th. 2. That whilst the conditions bind fast the contractor, there is not a jot or tittle that makes either employer or architect liable for delays or abuse of power on their part. 3. that the arbitra tion clause as initalled is too vague, and is not comprehensive enough, and tbat in oar opinion it would not be safe to tender under it. 4, That tbe Institute has not in any way attempted to point out anything that is unfair, unjust, or inconsistent with ju'.tice in tho conditions, submitted by tbe Builders' Association, and that until a more satisfactory set cf conditions aro compiled and agreed to mutually, the builders of Auokland will decline to tender," Mr Sbailer seconded tbo motion.. Tho chairman said the principal objec tions were to Clause 24 and the payment clau'c, and the latter was especially per nicious, as it allowed contractors with only a few pounds to rely upon to work upon a credit system. This clause should remain ai it was before, viz., 75 per cent., and j with this belief he moved tbat the present payment clanse should be struck out and the old ono substituted.

Mr McColl complained of the architects' scant courtesy.

Mr Shaffer said that although he had seconded the motion he believed they should stand by their conditions, eink or swim. Mr Whitaker had told them thai any baildcr was a fool who would sign tbe former conditions, and Mr Besketh, ho understood, had oxpressed the sime opinion. Mr Constable supported the motion, and opposed any further alterations such as the chairman had suggested. Mr Connolly opposed the motion. Ho considered the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd clauses of the motion merely a preamble, and that the 4kh was the only one they had really to do with. He consequently moved, after several other speakers had expressed their opinions, "That we agree to abide by our former resolution except a joint committee of the architects and builders make better conditions."

The chairman's proposition lapsed through want of a seconder, Mr Connolly's was lost, and Mr Wright's was then passed unanimously.

CABLEGRAMS.

[1Y ELECTRIC TELEGBAPH.-COFYBIGHT.J i [BETJTJ-E.]

LOW DON, November 8. The ship Kiandra has put into Plymouth and is discharging a portion of her cargo, which has become slightly damaged owing to ssvere weather. _N. 8.-The I-iandra is presumed to be bound from London to Fort Chalmers.. THE PREMIER'S MANSION HOUSE foPEEOH. LONDON, November 10.

The Premier was present at the Guildhall banquet, held yesterday evening (Lord Mayor's Day), and in the course of his speech referred at some length to the pre sent aspect of affairs in Ireland. Mr Glad stone laid great emphasis upon the con tinued prevalence of crime in that country. He added, however, that the situation had of late shown considerable improvement, and tbat the tendency to seek redress of grievaiices by peaceful and legal means was evidently reviving.

RUSSIAN POLICY PEACEFUL.

VIENNA, November 8

At tho sitting of the Austro-Hunganan Delegations to-day, the attitude of the Russian Government was brought under discussion. Count Kaluoky, Minister of Foreiim Affairs, remarked during tho de bate that tbe peaceful opinions which were known to be entertained by tbe Czar re garding European politics, were a guarantee that the policy of Russia would tend towards the preservation of peace in Europe.

SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

[Received November 11, at 11,30 a.m.J ANTWERP WOOL SALES. MELBOURNE, this day. According to private telegrams received bore the Antwerp wool sales have opened dull, and the maik.t for Australian wool is unsettled, SOUTH AUSTKALIAN COMMER CUL. ADELAIDE, this day. Wheat is unchanged at 5s 9d (nominally) ; town flour, £14; country brands, £13 10s. There is nothing doing in freights. The quotations for wool are : Greasy, _d, and scoured, 5-Bth's. The H.n lvo Bligh's team of cricketers landed heie yesterday from the P. and 0. steamship Peahawur. ENGLISH Cl-ICKETEKS' FIRST COLONIAL MATCH. OwiDg to the rain, play in the match against 15 of South Australia could not be commenced until 2 p.m. The visitors then went in, and when tUe stumps were drawn for the day they had put together 66 runs ; for the loss of six wickets. The following is the score : Barlow, o, 1; P. W. Reid, c, 5; G. B. Studd, c. 10; «. G. Steele, b, 4; Bates, b, 0; C. T. Studd, b, 9; Barnes, not out, 19; Tylecote, not out, 8; extras, 1. Play waß stopped during the afternoon owing to rain. ENGLISH MONI-Y MARKET. LOS DON, Novembers Consols remain at 102g ; Bank rate re mains at 5 per cent, and the market rate at 3. Tho Bask ro.ervc is £9,7t0,000, bsing an increase of £500,000 during the week. New Zealand securities and Celonial breadstuff, and tallew are without quotable change. Australian hides are dull and slow of sale, but prices are unchanged (Kcceived at noon, November 11). MR. GLADSTONE ON ENGLAND'S POSITION. LONDON, November 10. Mr Gladstone, in speaking at the Guild Hall banoiet, said that he retarded the foreign relations of England and its trades at the present timoas perfectly satisfactory. LIVERPOOL CUP. LONDON, November 10. The following is the result of the Liver pool Cup:—Goggles, 1; Sybil, 2; Wallen stein, 3.

THE FRENCH MINISTRY. M. Duclore has, in the Chambers, dial looged a vote of w-nt-of-oonfidenco ou the question of the relations- with the JUnglish Government. Tbe challenge waa'rather ooldly received, but the divisions which hare takon place in the Chambers show the strength of tho Government to be unim paired. AGRARIAN CBIMF. The returns show a diminution of agrarian crime by four-fifths. THE BASUTO TROUBLE. The Capo Government hat warned the Basntos tbat fighting will re.ult unless they submit.

AUSTRALIAN.

(REUTERS TJH-VORAMS.) (Reocivcd November 11, noon.) Sunk in Hcvrbour.

SYttNSY, this day.

Tho Orient Co.'s Steamship Austral, while lying at anchor in harbour in neutral Boy, sank in deep water at four o'clock this morning. S.e had been coalmjr, and this had given her a list to starboard. The port holes bad been left open, and toe water rushed in, the vessel gradually sinking in 45 foot of water. Her masts and fun-els are alone visible. No lives wore lo^t, as there was sufficient time for the crew to get off, though they bad a narrow escape, as the wbolo affair only occupied a few minutes.

Later.

SYDNEY, this day. (Received—Woven, ber 11, 12,15 p.m.)

The was a dense fojc in the harbour this merning, and directly the Austral began to fill the coal lighters moored alongside were quickly detached to provide refuge for her crow, who rushed out almost nude. The officers and men lost everything. The greater part of law ard cargo by tho Austral hod been discharged.

FIRE BRIGADE DEMONSTRATION.

SYDNKY, November 10.

The Intercolonial Fire Brigades Demen stration was brought to. a coneluoi-in to day. Several contests hove been held, and of these, three eveats were won by Vic torian representatives, and the same num ber by thoso of Now South Wales. Fifteen hundred firomo- have taken part in the demoostratloa, which passed off with groat succoos.

BING4ROOMA'B PASSENGEtS.

SYDNEY, November 10,

The Rev. Father Luck, Roman Catholic Bishop of Auckland, aud the Maori chiefs, Sydney Tuiwhauga aid Hare Hangihaka, are possongers for Auckland by the steamer Ringsrooma, which left hero yesterday morning.

STRIKE OF WHARF LABOURSRS,

SYDNEY, Hove-ber 10,

A thou>and wharf labourers struck to day for an increase of wages, and the ship, ping trade bas been almost entirely sns pendtd in consequence.

COMMERCIAL.

SYDNEY, November 10.

New Zealand wheat remains at 5s 8d per bushel, aud ft'ew. Zealand oats at 3«. 6d. Maize, per bushel is 4s 9J, and the Sugar Company's No. 1 pieces per ton £35.

SPORTING.

Christchurch Jockey Club Races.

(BY TELEGRAPH -PKBSS ASSOCIATION.)

CHRISTCHURCH, Friday. Sb-ling Plate Handicap, 50tovs Six furlong?. Sir H Robin«on's Gitana. Bst6lbs (Va'e) 1 Lunn's Whitebach, sst (Bradley) 2 Bates's If So, 7st 121bs (Watson) ;." 3

Rebecca, Amulet, Aurora, Statesman, and Gold Dust also ran. Rebecca, when look ing very dangerous, ran off the course. Gitana led to tho finish, winning by two lengths; If So a good third. Time, lmin. 23$srcs.

Klying Handicap, lOOsovs, longs. Lady Emma

Six fur-

Emir Bey Nautilus

Nutator's win to-day, after his perfor mance on the first day of the meeting, has excited considerable comment. Mr G. Bates has written to the stewards demand ing au inquiry into the matter.

The Presbytery ot Dunedin have resolved to recommend theSjnod to make a grant towards tbo erection of a new Presbyterian Chutch at Port Chalmers, the founds, tlon stone of which will be laid shortly, From the remarks of the Rev. Mr Ryley it appeals tbat the building will cost about £6,000, and will, when completed, be capable of accommodating between 700 and 800 persons,

NORTH SHORE REGATTA.

Conclusion of the Races,

Patron—The Eon. F. Whltakar Premier Vloe-Fatron-The Chairman of the _&____ia Barbour Board. Prestdent-D. _? m___3s_ 5? _ Vioe-presideuts-K. Mttob.e_.on. Ksq.. Mitl.R., W. J. H-rat, Keg, M.H.8., Judge Matr, W. Bwanspn, j_ B q., M.tf.B,. J. m. Uorga vine, Esq., M.H.K, Umnlre-E. MUoheleon. Keg. M.-.R. Judge-W. P. FaatheretW Beg, Committee—Mr fctwl. (Onalrmani.Mrlc. W. Alleon, Mesars Under Bros., Mr A, Llna bury, Mr a.c feroyd, Mr U. Bailey, Captain B, W Anderson. Mr T. Inells, Captain Mr W. tfeiton, Mr J. Mays, Mr G.C. Quick! Treasurer—Mr 8. Voaper. Secretary—Mr c. 0. llaore. Starter—Mr A. Alison. Auditor—Mr M. lvi col. War Canoe Committee— it George Grey (President)*. W. bwansOn, M.H.K.; W, j. Hurst, M.H.K., E. Mltohelson, M.UR„__>_or Malr, Captain S.ephenson. J, M. Dargavitip M.H. 8., Major Te Wh.oro, Paul ot Orakel, E. T. Dufaur, Keg., C. Daore, Esq.

Howeves unfortusate the promoters of the' North Shore Regatta may have been in re gard to the weather on Thursday, they had less reason to be dissatisfied to-day. Ap pearances were very threatening in the morning, and about seven o'clock heavy showers of rain fell, renderiug another postponement probable, A nice southerly breeze soon dispersed the clouds, however, and an hour later the sun was shining on. brightly and the clear blue sky gave every promise (hat tho rain had con cluded for the day, and that the weather would be in eveiy icspect favourable. The southerly breeze freshened steadily, and the only fear was that the water in the afternoon might be too lumpy for the war canoe and Bob Roy canoe races, but this contingency was rather remote. Appearances now being favourable in the highest degree, there was no longer any doubt about the regatta being proceeded with. Accordingly, the s.s. Glenelg, which had been kindly placed at the dis posal of the committee as flagrhip, left the Queen-strnet Wharf at 10.30 a.m., and took up her position off the Devon port Wharf, North Shore. She con veyed a number of ticket-holders down, while many others were brought off during the day by tbe Tongarira and ferry boats. Large crowds of pleasure-seekers were con veyed across the karb.ur during the after noon by the Ferry Company's steamers, but the numbers fell far short of those on Thursday lust. The Artillery Band was on board the flagship durisg the day, and dis coursed sweet music to the delight of tbo crowd of eager listeners. The luncheon was provided in first-class style by Mr Malcolm Mcv cad, the providore of tbe vessel, and it is needless to say tbat the spread gave general satisfaction. The programme for the day included twelve events, seven of these being sailing contests. Only one yacht race had been finished, and this with three gig rac-s and a screw race, were the only events omitf-d frem the programme; Mr C, C. Da-re, the indefatigable secretary, worked energetically during the day, and great credit is due to bim for the excellence of all the arrangements, Mr C, Bailey also deservtc a word of praise. He has worked very hard for weeks past rendering valuable assistance to the secretary ; and has also gone to some expense in aiding the Maoris to get their Cannes into order. Tho Nerth Shore people may rest satisfied that 'tho management of the'regatta could not have been in better hands. Cutter Race. TRADING OUTTj-R RAOB.-lst prtee, -SO and handsome Aneroid, presented by Mr A. AJor, v-lued at __: __td prlza, £5 and Cup; 3rd pcifw, £5. Course: From north side Flagship round marked boat off Judge's Bay, tkence round marked boat off Calliope Point, thence round Filnt Schooner moorings off Rangitoto Reef, thence round Drunken Bay buoy, thence round boat off Judge's Bay, and marked boat off Calliope Point, thence round ohequered buoy in Rangitoto Channel, finishing on north Bide of Flagship.

Entries : Henry, 14 torn, J. Hodgson» Euphemia, 1?4 tuns, E. fl. E. Hodgsm; Half-Casto, 15J tons, -P, Murray; Gannet, 16 tons, W. Speacer. This event was started on Thursday, but owing to tbe terrible accident which occurred shortly after tbe vessels got underway, lad to be postpoicd until this morning. The Kuphemia, which sank on that occasion, was, according to the regulations of the Clu., disqualified from again competing, and henoa only the Gannet, Henry, and Half-Coste came to the starting post. The Henry, judged by previous victories, was looked upon as almost certain of an easy victory, while the two others were expected to run close, making an ex cellent race, The Hali-C-ste was sailed by Dowd, the Henry by Hodgson, and tho Gannet by W. Spencer. Owing to the ab sence of Mr A, Alison, Mr C. Bailey acted as ktarte*. The throe cutter, came into position shortly after 10 o'clock, but „ anchored rather close tof.olb.cr —Henry to windwa-d, Half-Utste next to leeward, and Gnnaetsearest the shore. There was some danger of a foul at starting, but erentu.lly a splendid etart was effected, and coming to a change of coune (which may be fol lowed as the account of the race prooeeds) the three vessels went off in the direction of the Calliope Point buoy. -he Half- Caste aisnmcd the windward position directly after get'ing under way, the Gannet next to leeward, with the Henry nearest the shore, but leading. All tbe vessels carried ringtail and water sails, bat bad no need to nse them yet, as a (reel southerly breeze was blowing. The Henry csntinaed to lead nntil passing Calliope Point, the buoy being rounded :— -

Henry Gannet Half-Caste

hrs, mins. sees, 11 27 10 11 26 30 11 26 58

The Gannet went ratber close to the buoy, and the Half-Caste, hugging it very closely, passed her and took up second place. The Gannet, however, regaiied the position thus lout while standing across to Judge's Bay. The Henry continued to iu croase her lead, and was a long way ahead. Judge's Bay buoy was rounded :—

Henry Gannet Half-Caste

hrs. mins. arcs. 11 42 0 11 43 30 11 43 30

A still greater distance was between the competitors when parsing the flag-ship. The Henry had hex watersail oat, while the Gannet and Half-Coat, rigged ringtails, the time being :

Henry tjaanet Half-Caste

hrs. mins, sees. 11 45 30 11 46 4 11 48 0

They then went down before tho wind, and it was expected the Gaunet would pick up considerably before reach—gthechegured buoy, Rangitoto Channel.

Twenty-feet Sailing Boats. OPKN SAILING BOATS. Seoo-d Glass 120 feet and net .ess than 10 feet overall), as ocr regulation-— Ist »r-s*>, £10 and Bisoalt Casket, P'ose»ted by H-. _k<Mt, Keg. (Uvealnet star), and vnlaed ot £7 Vh s 2nd prl__, Ai ; Brd prize, es. Csurae: FiomFlacship round martced b.ot off Judge's Bsy;thenoo round marked boot Oatltooe Point, thence round chequered buoy ia in Rangitoto < —ann«l, theiaoo round marked b.at orf Kohlmarama ttvio. round, flaishinK oa North ride Flagshlr.

Tho entries were : —Imp (E. Moore), Bay Boy (J. Colltns), Empress (Slattery and Logan), observer (\). B, Waymouih), Florence (»-. i»eUl), Transit (How.on and Melville), Gertie (C. Bailey, junt.), Agi.es (L. Skinner), Madge (G. McKay), .his was certainly the event of the d«y. The greatest amount of interest invariably attaches to the competition between the twonty feet boats, the fiord usually being larger and the contort keener than in any other cla_._ One reason for the additional interest evinced on rhis occasion was tho appearance of three new competitors in the 3ay Boy, Florence, and Gertie, all of which were determined to make a desperate struggle to defeat the established ".rac-s." The Bay Boy, as her name implies, is a Freem.n's Bay boat, and was timbtred and planked by Mr J. Way mouth, and finished by her owner, Sbo was tur.iibed with a good spread of canvas, but was at a disadvantage in regard to ballast, the material used not being the most suitablo that might have been ob tained. The probability that Sam Dove would sail the Bay Boy," however, induced many to back her for a place, her appearance indicating Rood sailing capabili ties. Ihe Florence was built recently, by jVeill, at Ponsonby. There is too much wash-strake aboat the boat, and a glenco at her gives one the impression that she is too tender to do any thin, übless on a fine weather lead. The Gertie came ontasa I'darkhorse." Built by Charlie Bailey, junr,, ehe shows good lines, resembling those of the Imp. This is her first race, and little la known of her capabilities, it wa«, however, reported that she was out on Thursday, and beat all ehe ran against, including the Imp. Consequently, there were many who backed her Btrongly, The other six boats are all well known, having repeatedly contested races ia the harbour, and it is unnecessary to add anything con cerning them. Betting was even on the Imp, Gertie, Madge, and Transit, while increased odds were given against tbe Observer and Ray Boy. The other boat were scarcely mentioned In the betting, long odds being given that they would not play. A good deal of money was wagered on the Observer, it being known that Mr Waymouth had gone to some expense in putting her in the best

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The match between Auckland and Wai kato resulted as follows;— Auckland, 91 runs; Wnikato, 90 runs. Byng's 20 was tho biggest score on the side of the visitors,