SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WA^li^g-TSSg. 6 68 BUHSBT.-Thta Evening, 051 _UNRB_S,-To-morrow Mowing, 4*l MOON'S AGBt-Full Moon, Nov. 25, lril P.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY.

Wellington, s.s., Amodeo, from Tauranga Lhotorua, 8.8., Tozoi\from Russell Sea Breezo, Bchoonor, Sylva, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVE MHO. Fanny Thornton, ketch, Keane, for Hokianga Saucy Kate, sohooner, Lowls, for Giaborno

TO-DAT. Rotorna, b s., Tozer, for tho South Transit, schooner, Hastings, for Mercury Bay

EXPORTS.

Per Myrtle, 'for Tonga and Samoa—2Bo Racks flour. 60U7 pieces timber, 50 doors, 33 oasks btiot. 3S colls rope, 25 cases meate, 8* mats ■ag sr. 60 cases kerosene, 23oasoa preserved fish, 23 .ins and 3 casks paint, 600 brloks, and a large qu mtlty of aundrlo.-.

".Inwards Coastwise. — Totara, from Port Charles, with 31,000 feet timber; Nancy, [from Wa'heke, with 30 tons firewood; Sea Breeze, from Russel', with 80 tons coal; Rotoruo, from Russell.

Outwards Coastwise. — Totara, for Port Charles; Nancy, for Thames: Columbia, for Eueiell; Ghost, for Coromandel.

The s.b. Rotorna left for Melbonrne and south at noon to-day. Passengers:—Misses Wilton, Lowls. Werne. Floia, Lavweli. Beattie, Fern leigh, Clanley, C. Grey, Close. Ellis, Cameron, LlddUrd, Morrelil. Lowls, Walker, WBrd, Navarro, Leslie, Ward, Green and May. Mrs «od Misa Hording, Messra Dickson, Dark, Sulli van, Lindsay, MoCallum. Vernon, Frenralgl, M_ks, Glfford, Dngdale, M. Pootr, Skeel, Hor ding, Drojton, Scarfe, Harkar ( Nasymltb, Ma<ridge, J. H. Lusk. Wllgon. Sharp, Phillips, Trbsoht*. On.hli, Ward, Ookenden, King, WUElnson, Skinner, Kelly, and Duboic

The brigantino Myrtle cleared at the Customs to-day tor the Friendly Islands. She takes a full general oargo and the following paseoogore t— Mrs. Fred and sllzt and Shirley Wat.lo, Mrs Lombard and intent, Mrs Langdale and two children, Messra Asoar, Hamoll, R. Fletoher, aodMrßnrkett.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURE. Macgregor, s,s., MoArthur, for Waitara

Tho s.s. Lalla Rookh should arrive from Wal tara this evening or to-morrow morning.

The Northern Company's steamer Macgregor left at 10.30 a.m. to-day for Waitara, with 70 socket pipes, 15 Backs flour, 2 bales hops, 10 bags lime, 20 boxes soap, and 15 tons sundry mer chandise. Passenger: Mr Home. The Mac gregor is expected to return hither on Saturday.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, Thursday,

Mr G. W. Blnney offered a number of build ing allotments by order of the City Council, also leasehold allotments, but only two or threo were sold. The properties will probably be re auctioned.

The ohoice allotments belonging to Mr F. J. Somen.old were not sold to-day by Messrs 18. Tonks and Co., owing to tho fewness of bid<i ers. Tho privileges rf tho Takapuna Jockey Club, Grand Stand, booth, fruit stalls, etc, will bo sold by Messrs B. Tonka and Co., to-mcrrow at noon.

Messrs Vftlio aid Douglas will offer to-mor row, at their rooms, shortland-street, 69 ohoice nlloimenU, tbe unsold balance of tin Stoney htj.rst eatato and other properties announced in the Stab.

Mail Notice.

Hails WII_ O-oan AS Utroaa?,-. THIS DAT. For Tauranga, Ohtnemntu, ond Opotlkl, per Wellington, ot I p.m. For Whangarel Heads, Whangarel, and Kamo, per lona, at 6 p.m, Friday, 21th Instant. For Thames," per Rotomahana, at 11 o.m. For Waiheke and Coromandel, par coromandel. at 2.20 p.m For Friendly Islands, per Myrtle, at 3 p.m. ForWhangaroi Heads. Parno. Wolpn, Whan garei. Kamo, Te_gthna, and Mangapal. per Argyle, at I p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, nt 6.30 p.m. Saturday, 25th Instant. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakano, Mango wai, etc, por Rose Casey, ot 10 a.m. For Karotonga, per Kate Macgregor, at 11 a.m. For Woterioid and Tauranga, por Rotomahana, at 11 a.m For London (direct), porHormiono. at noon, not Rarotonga, per Atlantic, at 2 p.m. Toksda-, sth Deoember. Por b.b. Austr.lla, as follow:— For Sandwloh Islands, United Stotoe of America, Canada, British Colombia. Central ond South America, ond British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent ot Europe, at 1 p.m. For monoy orders, registered letters, and Newspapera. ot 11.30 o.m. Lots lettora bearing on extra tee of sixpence, In addition to the postage, will be reoeived by the Moll Agent on board the steamer np to the time of aaillng, Thla moll will be due In London, on Mon day, January 15th, 1883. _i a Bias, Chief Postmaster, Chief Post-offloe, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

November 23,1882.

Abbott's Opera Housa—Juvenile Opera Bean, and Pantomime Company, 8 p.m.

Choral Hall-Mr Gordon floooh. Evening Concert, Miscellaneous and Bohemian Girl Selections, 8 p.m. Beresford-street School—Conort, 7 30 p.m. Ponsonby Regatta Club-Adjourned Meeting 8 p.m.

Newton Masonio HaU—Good Tomp'ar Enter tainment, 7 30 p.m, Y.M.-.A.-DevotlOßol. 7.50 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

M.om.iA (Rlverbead).—At no perlolof Its ex istence was It ever worked or held by a Com pany. R.B.F.—The steamer Sarah Sands, an Iron sore w vessel, sailed from Ponemonth for Calcutta in Augußt.lSi7.wiih 3CO soldiers on board, and was burned on the ll>h of November, tho firo bursting out among the Government stores. A barrel of gnnpowfler exnloded during the fire, notwithstanding which, the soldiers and crew, directed bi M-j or Brett and Captain Castle, auoceeded in putting tho fire out. The vessel, with her port quarter blown ont. then encountered a fleroj gale, whioh threatened dcs .notion, Nevertheless, she was brought Into Mauritius bo _ly, without having lost a roan.

Birth.

MALaVEY.—On November 19tb, at Woodford VMa College Road, the wife of M. Malavey of a daughter.

Death.

BYRNE.-On November 22ad, Charles Byrne, aged 39 yearo. The fnnoraj will leave hia lato residence, Rokeby.Bireet. en Friday, 21th instant, at 3,30 p.m. Frlencs are reweoWully Invited to attend.

MOYLB.-On the 23rd 1' st„ at the resldenoo of MrsDnmptey, Albert-street, William Moyle, rigid 63 yearr. The funeral will toke plaoo to-morrow (Friday) at 3 o'olook p.m. ~

NiCCOL. - On November 22nd, at ber resldenoo Devonport. Annlo, the beloved wlfo of Malcolm NIooo), aged 36 yoe.ru.

The funeral will leave her lata residence at 3 p.m. to-morrow (frldaj). Friends pleaso accept this Intimation.

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1882.

For the causa that looks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance Tor the future in tha distance. And the good that we can do,

WE learn that Mr Maxwell, General Mana ger ot the New Zealand Railways, comes to Auckland on business connected with the Department, and particularly with regard to a proposal which is on foot for tho aboli tion of return tickets. This is a change which has recently been intioduccd oa the railways in Invercargill, and which it is proposod to make general over tho colony. Tho travelling public arc of course deeply interested in the projected innovation ; but if, as we are led to understand, the principal object is to cheapen and equalise the cost of railway travelling, we cannot imagine that there will be many objectors to the new system. The aimof the Railway Department in the change is said to be not so much the abolition of the re turn ticket system, as (he abolition of the exceptional privilege of cheapness which has hitherto attached to these tickets. On nearly all the railways in the world it is a fixed rule that double journey tickets are issued at a cheaper rate than those for the single journey. There seems to us to bo no good reason for this rule-not oven the trade usage that the large purchaser should re ceive the benefit of lower rates; for in many cases the sin?le-joumey traveller may be the best customer to the railway, and on the commercial principle entitled to the redjtctiou of fare. The season ticket is a sufficiently rational embodiment of tbis principle, but the ordinary return ticket at reduced faro is an anomaly, since it costs no more to carry a passenger a month hence than it does to carry him the same distance to-day. The pro posal of the Railway Department is to abolish the cheap return rate, and put all travellers on a footing of equality, by re ducing the single fare to a half of the pre sent return rate. If that is done, lhe country settler, who is the most regular customer of the line, will benefit, while the user of .return tickets will Buffer nothing", because tbe two single fares will amount to no more than the old return fare. If, how over, the change turns out to be merely a device for raising the fares to the large class of city people who now avail them selves of the cheap return rates, the traffic of the lino is bound to sutler. It would also appear to be tbe intention to do away with return tickets, though we can see no . canse for the abolition of these occasionally useful time and trouble, saving contrivances. By all , means we should advocate tbe retention of double tickets, but at double rates. A tbasy holi day seasons the want of return tickets would be a positive evil, and of course reduced. fares at such periods are also right and '

rationa1. Therefore wo commend |the pro poaal to give the users of single tickets tbe benefits which have hitherto attached ex clusively to tho return ticket, but we would resist tho proposed change, in bo far as it may include the complete ex tinction of tho system of return tickots, Theo are thoso who will probably take even a stronger view of the matter and bold that, a* many ot tho railways of tho colony ato competing with private steam-boat lines,an inducement should be offered to touiis'S and o.her travellers to use the railway both ways, and not adopt an alternative route ; and that therofoto the reduced faro for the double journey should be continued. There is nothing, it seems lo us, in tbis contention. Tourists will take alternative routes, no matter what the cost may be ; and business and other travellers will prefer the route which is most econo mical of their time and money. The Rail way Depot tment will therefore best secure its interests, which aro the interests of the ontire community, by pursuing the present policy ot reduction of rates, aud further by expediting the traffic, which in nearly ' every district is at present put through at a miserable snail's pace, ludicrously out of keeping with the go-abcad character of tho colonists, and the general advancement of tho age.

The Peace of Europe.

Emperor William, when in opening tbo German Diet the other day ho declared that the peaco of Enropo might now be con. sidcred to be assured, camo very nearly within tbe category of thoso described by tbo Hebrew prophet as crying " Peace, pence," when there is no peace. IV o doubt thoro is the outward semblance of tran quility just now, since the bold and succcs ful action of Britian in Egypt has settled, for the time boing, the conflict of interests and aims in that country ; but to say tbat the peace of Europe is assured, for more than a month at a time, so long as the present state of affairs continues, is to take an optimistic view of European politics suoh as we would not have credited tho octogenarian Kaiser with entertaining. German influence during the recent crisis was strong y exerted on tho lido of peace—a steady policy of conciliation being evidently pursued by Prince Bismarck,who cannot tail to perceive that a loss of terri tory and of influence is the almost certain result to Germany of a European em broglio. In this way, lhe Emperor in his address to the Diet may havo described things, not exactly as they arc, but as he would wish them to be. But no smooth words can hide the fact that the peace of Europe is ot the present moment very far from being assutetl, The atsidnity with which Russia is courting a French alliance, and the increasing virulence with which her venal Press arc inciting tbe people to enmity agatest England, tsken io conjunction with other facts p tinting in tho same direction, prove that the Colossus of tho North is meditating another aggressive campaign, Tne timo certainly seems nio9t oppoituno for tho Czar's Uovernmoni making a firm alliance with one of their old antagonists in tho Crimea, Frur.cc, though maintaining to all appearance tho most friendly relulious with Britain, has been to some [extent estranged frotn her by tho course of events in Ufeypt, aod is likely to be still further estranged ns the British policy is developed; while tho intention of tho Government of the Repub lic to claim somo territory in Madagascar under tho do Brazzt treaty may also lead to slight complications with tho tiritUh Government. Then the Egyptian settle ment, which, as yet, bas only been pro- Sounded ia tho inott mcigro way, iicloscs further dangefs of differences srUing wiih Turkey, Italy, and other Powers, Tho Sultan, it seems, bas not abandoned his claim to suzerainty over the Khedive,and does not mean to abandon it without a struggle, and has notified the British Government tbat he insists upon sending a Commissioner to Egypt to repre sent bim in the arrangements now proceed ing for the rccoustructionof the Government of that country, Italy is manifesting great irritation at Britain, aod will lose no opportunity to vent tho feeling; while Russian diplomatists, always ready lor a share in the spoil,may reasonably ask- If,at the close of Ihe Turco-Ruasian war, England insisted on assuming the protectorate of Cyprus, why may not Rusria, at the close of the Egyptian campaign, do a like office for Syria, Armenia, or whatever other slice of land sho casts h»r eye on ? All these evi dences, and moiewhichmlgbtbe enumerated go to prove that tho peace of Europe rests on a very precarious basis, and cannot in any sense bo considered as assured.

Some, however, may point to our cable news of yesterday, and claim that there is there clear evidence of pacific intent on the part of Russia. °'ho item of intelligence which conveys this gleam of hope U that which intimates the fact of M. Giers, the Russian Minister for Foreign Affaire, being about to pay a visit to Prince Bismarck and the Emperor William. Apart from the positive declaration of the telegram that the object of tho virit ia to " cement tho friendship of the two Empires," it may be urged that tbo fact of such visit proves that Bussta is neither bent upon making a French alliance nor disturbing the peace ot Europe—Germany beiog nt once the hereditary foe of France, and at present the strongest advocate of European peace. This view is colourable, but no more. Ihe Czar's advisers know well that during the last few months Germany has been making considerable military prepara tions, chiefly of a defensive kind, having been increasing und strengthening all the frontier fortifications ol the Empire—a pro ceeding, by the way, which fotms a most significant commencaiy upon Emperor Wil liam's peaceful assurances. Knowing that Germany is preparing for warlike contin gencies, there can bo no doubt that the "wily Muscovite" has sent M. Giers on his present mission by way of a "feeler" to discover the attitude which Prince Bis marck would take up in the event of cer tain steps on the part of Russia, and probably in the main to find out if the Imperial Chancellor has anything to say on the Franco-Russian rapprochement. A later despatch which convojstheinforniation that M. Giers also intends to visit and confer with Count Kalnoky, the Austrian Foreign Minister, strengthens our belief tbat the mission is of the Bind indicated, and wilt probably prove to be tbe prelude to some important overt "net by Kusria The statement that tho projected visits of M. Giers have caused a profound sensa tion over Europe proves that the signifi cance of the fact is fully apircciatcd, though Its exact bearing or probable results can only be dimly understood. Whatever may be involved io it, there is scarcely room for believing that it will lead lo a renewal of iho Triple Alliance between tho three aggressive Powers of Europe, and it will bo well for tho happiness of the Old World if Prince Bismark keeps steadily in viow his policy of pacification, and re fuses to countenance any warlike intention of Russia.

Tho business of tho Polico Court, before Mr Macdonald, R.M , this morning, con sisted of two drunkards, whoso wretched appearance and wry faces were indications of years of injustice to tho bodily system. Tbey sadly nodded, were fined, and passed moodily into the prisoners' waiting-room.

The Rev. Mr Walpole, the new iocumbent of St. Mary's Church, Parnell, is expected to reach S> dncy by the Potosi on tho 22nd, and Auckland by tho Wairarapa on the S9tb. If he arrives in time, he will bo in stituted at St. Mary's on Wednesday, tbo 29th, at 7.30. An extended account of iho rev, gentleman's marriage, just prior to his departure for New Zealand, appears on our fourth page to-day.

To the Editor : Sir,—ln to-night's issue kindly contradict the report tbat I attended the unfortunate man Byrne (who died so suddenly in Upper Qutcn-strect yesterday) for lung disease. Be has only been under my cue onco,and then it was for an abscess of tbe eyelid. I never had cause to examine his lungs, and therefore never expressed any opinion with regard to thorn. —Yours, __~ L. D. Evans, L.R.C.P. _c.

a novel and very effective mode of adver tising the advent of the Juvenile Opera Company was carried into effect nt the Opera House last night. Tbe occupiers of Beats in tbe dress circle and orchestra stalls were presented with character photographs of some one or other of the principals, together with cards announcing the opening night, and giving particulars connected with it. The photographs wore capitally executed, and the audience received copies wi'h evident satisfaction.

On the morning of the 20th inst., the house of tbe Rev. Mr Smith, at Pollok Settlement, and the house adjoining, wetc destroyed by fire. The firo originated in a defective chimney, and, so rapidly did the flames spreid over tho roof, and through the interior of the building, that very few articles could be saved, Furniture, pic tures, valuable books and manuscripts, the results of forty years' study, and other documents, were completely corsumod, Mr Smith regrets most the, loss of his manuscripts. The building and its con tents were uninsured.

j Major Harris annouuecs addresses to bis j constituents at the Otahuhu Hall on Mon- I j day next, and l'apakura, Howick, and. i Wairoa on the following niphts.

The meeting of yachtsmen is convenod to be hold at the Waitemata Hotel this even ing, commencing at 8 o'clock.

Mr C. C. Dacrc, Bccretary for the Taka puna Jockey Club Meeting, received tenders for the band to-day. The tender of the Artillery Band was accepted.

The gates nnd three liquor booths at tho Takapuna Jockey Club Autumn race meet ing ate to be sold at auction by Messts Tonks and Co. at noon to-mdrrow. An advertisemi nt appears elsewhere.

BftThrough a mistake, a letter to Mr M. .. Leers regardinc the Detached Squadron G.M Company appeared under Ihe head ing " Success (' in last night's issue.

To the Editor: Sir,—A paragraph ap pfared in Saturday's STAB statiog that Miss Lilian Edgcr had resigned her position as assistant teacher at tho Nelson Girls' High School. Will you kindly contradict this statement, as it ia not true. My sister has had no intention of resigning.—l am, &c„ 11. F. EItOER.

To the Editor : Sir,-The solo played by Miss Hardiog, at Mrs fiovitt's concert, Miss Harding learned while under Mrs Bcvitt's tuition. and which blic practised nt my house for tho concert,—F. 11, B.bsl.m.— [any further correspondence on this subject must be paid for aa advertisements.—Ed.]

A cable message from tho head office of tho National Mutuol Insurance Company of Victoria reports that the annual meeting of the company had passed off satisfactorily. The new insurances exceeded £1,000,000, and tho increase to the reserve fund was over £50,000.

A friend of tho cause of temperance, who attended tho fortieth anniversary in tho Temperance Hall, writes; "It la very evident that in Anckland tho workers a' o foJV and weak, ecoiog that ono person bad to be called up five or six times while others wero over-looked. In oidcr to be really successful in this great work wo require united effort." '

" Ponsonby " writes : Would you suggest to the Ponsonby Wcßloyans the advisability of their stopping the unpleasant creaking noise, which is beard for a considerable distance every time the bell of St, John's is tolled. It may be awkward to tho Wes lcyans to rim> a bell nicely, but there is no occasion for giving such publicity to tho fact.

At a labourers' meeting, hold recently at neytetbury, Wiltshire, England, it was stated that tbo average wanes paid in that district were 10s per week. It ia certainly difficult to understand how a man can live and support a family on such paltry pay, but, considering the agricultural depres sion which has so long existed in Wiltshire, there seems no prospect of any amendment, especially a« tnerc is never any want of mßn.— "Truth."

Mr James Mnco was a passenger by the Rotorna Irom the South last Tuceday,onliis way to America, where ho has been engaged by Mr Fox, of the " Polico Gazette," to box Sullivan, Champion of America, for a very large sum. Sladc, Champion Wrestler of New Zealand, accompanies Mr Maco.and prior to their de parture they will givo two farewell perform ances, nnd as this will bo the last chance of seeing tho Champion Buxcr of the World, no doubt the performances will be well pationiscd. Yesterday morning, a man named Fred erick Astle, wbilo endeavouring to enter Mr Ycomnu's Boiler Works by a window for the purpose of lighting the boilor fire, fell aud broke hie ankle. He managed to crawl to Mills's La.no, when he was obscivcd by a passing milkman, and con veyed in a cab to his residence in Liver pool-street, Dr, Richardson atttnded and set the limb, and tho injured man is now progressing favourably.

Thero will bo no sitting of tho R.M. Court next Thursday, as it is St, Andrew's Day, and consequently all business must perforce stand over till iho 7th of Pccom bur. Upon His Worship's attention being drawn to the fact this morning, an anxious barrister hazardod tbe hope that; as it was only a Scottish national holiday, the case in which, he was interested might be beard upon it. Hii Worship immediately retorted that as Thur.-day next wan a holi day bo ii'Caut to have it, carele s alike whether it weie Scotch or Irirh. The hi-rued counsel forthwith subsided.

Mr Ciidrann has been unanimously re elected Chairman of Coromandel County Council.

The couttactors for tho Kaimai con'ract of tho Tauraoga-Cambiidge Road, which is about eleven miles in length, nro making very satisiactory progress. They havo nearly finished seven and a-half miles of the distnice. commencing from ihe Tauranga edge of the hu-li. 'Ibis takes then: beyond tbo high hill on the dividing range, and thoy ara now at work on the full of the range on tho Waikato side. When this important work is completed, communication betwo n Cambridge and Tauranga will be rapid and easy, and horsemen will bo able to traverse tbo dis tance very comfoitebly in less than six hours. The Maoris have beon found to arswor very woll on the works, especially in doing the bush work, aud tho preli minary ciearing.—" B. P. Tiinoa."

The examination of candidates for matri culation at the University of New Zealand is to bo held in the Old District Court, from Monday, the llih December, till Tuesday, 19th December, the fey. D. W. Runciman, M.A., supervisor, Tho follow ing are tho names of the candidates :-H. T. Pjcroft, Church of England Grammar School; A. F. T. A nslcy, Hope Cottigc, Ponsonby ; Ella stcadmau, Hamilton ; J. J. Poland, Taukau; Emily M. 7 oylor, The Parsonage, Mauku ; Laura C. Hosking, Pukekobe; E C. Purdie, Training Coilcgo, Auckland; Margaret Coleman, Girls' Bigb School, Auckland ; Mary Anderson, Gils' High School, Auckland; Fanny T. Pick mere, Girls' High School, Auckland ; D. F, Fraser, Parnell; S. E, W. Baker, Symonds street, Auckland,

To the Fditor: Sir,—l observe tbat the newspapers aro now again publishing forth writings, communications, and cro'ebots concerning tho end of tho world. I had earnestly hoped that, after tbo many egregious, ignominious failures of tbo modern quasi-propbets, we hod really como to tho end of it—to the end of the foolery. Sir—From my small boyhood upwards, scarcely a year has passed away, I know, without our seeing some inflated fanatical ass elevated ti proclaim to all mankind, and all the rest, that the world would como to an ond after tholapscof a few yea's.even boldly fixing dates. And oh I how many credulous silly women (to use a Pauline phrase) have beon half frantic in Immediate anticipation of tho diro event. Now, sir, I think it will tako very many thousands of years to comploto tho amelioration of man, now in so satisfactory progress. And this grand consummation is clearly, unmiatake ably predicted and piomiscd. I do think the numerous different crotcbot-mongers evince a lack of plain reason.—Yours, &c, W. E. Sadlbe.

A good advertisement for New Z-aland comes from an unexpected quarter :—The " South Australian Register' states that "Ernest Engs'cr, the commissioner of tbo Swiss Court at the Adelaide /xhibitioo, writing to a friend in Adelaide, speaks strontiJy of his vivid recollection of the hospitality and kindness he experienced at the hands of tho people of Adelaide, and goes on to say that |« New Zoaland.with her Swiss-like scenery, silver streams, moun tain lakes, snow-capped peaks, green pastures, fertile soil, and hor kin dred peoplo,' has charmed him tho most. Ho] mentioned that ho has purchased, on bebalf of a syndicate of Swiss gentlemen, a largo block of nearly 4,000 acres virgin land ia Pnkekohe, 30 miles south of Auckland on the railway to Hamilton. It is intonded to survey and suhdlvido the block, and then have It settled by industrious farmers, chiefly Swiss. Ho believes thero is bolter scope for tho hard-working, thrifty tillers of the soil in tho Colonies than in tho Old Country. The new settlement is to be died Helvetia."

Mr Daniel Wilkie, who recently arrived at I'auranga from tho West Coast, has died very suddenly. Mr Wilkie had been feeling rather nnwoll for the past few days, and he had consulted Dr Ginderp, who considered the case was not serious, ( n Monday ovoDing he felt rather worse, and retired to bed at an early hour. About nine o'clock on tbo same evening he felt a chok ing sensation, and could not breathe freely when lying down, and experienced a short cougb. A hot mustard bath was prepared, from which he obtained relief for some time, but at midnight he waa taken much worso, aud shortly afterwards Dr Ginders was again called in. Mr Wilkie be ing very uneasy when lying down had been walking about the bed room, and shortly before the doctor arrived he threw himself on the bed, and said that ho was afraid he would not see the night out. These forebodings proved too true, for he expired about two o'clock, evidently without much pain,as his faoo was perfectly calm, the-cause of death being heart disease. He leaves a you eg widow. —"Bay of Plenty Times."

Secretaries to friendly, trade, literary, athletic, and other societies Bhould Bend in matter for "Brett's Almanac" not later than Tuesday next.

The handsome fliral presen'ation to Bishop Luck from Bishop's Court has: caused feelings of surprise in some parts, and, with the view of placing Bishop Cowie in the right light concemiog the present, a correspondent informs us that, although the flowers wero obtained hy the B-shop s con sent from bis garden, the offeriog to Bishop Luck was the work of two female servants at Bishop's Court who arc members of the Romm Catholic Church; ond, a.% they weio unable to attend the cathedral to witness the reception of Bishop Luck, they for warded a representative cross. The pre sentation of the bouquet has already led to some acrimonious newspaper discussion, and la . Sunday evening, Mr Thomas Spurgcon deemed the matter of sufficient importance to make special reference to it in the course of bia sermon, wherein ho spoke of the supposed mark of recognition ai "an unholy alliance."

Mr Ncwell Phillips will deliver a humor, ous lecture to-morrow evening in the Mount Eden schoolroom in aid of tho school funds. The subject of Mr Phillips' lecture will be " The Garrick Club," with illustrative readings from the works of its members, This.popular club waa founded iv 1831 by a number of the popular authors of the age, at d among its members will be found names of men who have contributed largely to literatute, iocluding Dickens, Thackeray, and many others. This club was established in memory of David Garrick, the illustrious|actor, Mr Phillips his wide scope for the exercise of bis abilities.

"Atlas" remarks tbat a peep into a medical journal is not a bad way of spend ing an idle quart d'heure, Ie takes you behind the eccnoj and into the secrets of the business. He finds that not only are sledges used during the winter in some parts of the Highlands by medical men in pursuit of their vocation, but carrior-pigeons aro being sue. cossfully employed lo carry prescriptions to the surgery, and to bring later tidings of tbe case. Upon the announcement of tbe carriage tax, country doc'ors took active measures for its evasion by adopt ing tricycles, with a viow todisponsing with lhe gig. (.'no practitioner says be has tra versed 5,000 miles on his t icycto in a hilly •country with tho greatest ease, only it takes " a hard month's practice." All are agreed that for night work the tricycle has advantages, for it is always ready, and they can be miles on their journey by the time a horse and trap can be prepared in the sleepy hours of night. During the day time, however, it is apt to fall a prey to the cuiiosity of village boys while ttand ing ou'side the patient's door. It is clear thatthccalmandßpotlcssM.il, is "going out," and a dusty, soiled, and koicker bockercd doctor is rapidly coming in to feel our pulse with ono hand, while wiping bis dewy forehead with the other,

a strange story was related la_ month before tbo Probate C >urt in London. It appears that Sir William Augustus Cen greve, so far back as the year 1847, loft England for New Zealand, wbero it is known tbat he devoted himself to agricul ture. Four years after, a younger brother, William Frederick, left iho royal navy, in which he was serving, and subsequently travelled for his own enjoyment in Africa, whonce ho seems to have mado his way to tho Wet Indies. In

April, 18G0, he wrote a letter- to his friends in England, announcing bis in tention of going to New Brunswick. From that day to tho ptefent time nothing has been hoard of tho wanderer. Oddly onough, the baronet,who had devoted him self to fanning, in the very same year dis appeared also, and no trace of bim, either, can be discovered. Thus two brothers, in parts of tho globe widely apart, disappeared about the same period, aud that so mysteriously that all cffor.s te learn their fate have been fruit leas. But tbe strangest part of the story is that both t*ir William Congrevc and hia missing brother took it into their heads to assume false names, and that, In each case, thoy were known as " Willirm Cooke." Thero may hove been something in ihe family history of lhe two brothers which in duced them to select, without consulting each other, the some pseudonym, but the coincidence, to say tho least, ia extra culinary, and it would rather add to tbo difficulty of tracing the movements of the brothers should any duo yet bo obtained to them. Both are entitled to pro perty, under tho provisions of their uncle's will, but tbe President of lhe Court was not prepared to assume that the death of Sir William Congrevc had taken place. In the case of William Frederick, who had one of his elder brother's Christian names, it was considered by lhe Judge but reason able to assume that he was no longer living

Mb Gobdon Gooch dcrires to Inform his frioiidsnnd tho musical publio that all holders ond purchasers of tickots to the body of tho Hall will do admitted and may pey for aomit tanco at tho largo dtor facing Government liou.e Groun-'B—llr»t entrance nt right side t,f Hall. Concert this (Wednesday) evening, etß o'olock.

'Io MOBBOW'S "Obsebvbk" will contain: -Tho Sensational Horsewhipping Case; full par ticulars—Reformation of Fallen Women—A fight for a Lover—The Rival Amazons—Roman tic Elopement—Hymen and Mammon—Lovo in a Cottage—How to Manage a Husbiind-The Larking Larrikins', Lively League, by an am bushed Reporter-Our Ptiblo Bodies; The Acclimatisation Society—Tho C. ■D. Doctor; now song to an old tune, by tho Karangnhano Fienel—Cartoon, ■R. C. Greenwood, witb bio graphy — Illustrations : Billy Robinson, tho Auckland Larrikins, and tho now Lord Mayor of London. Threo pounds offered for competi tions opon to all.

Mr Cranwell's annual concert will be hold tomorrow evening in tho Choral Hall. Tho programme is specially interesting and attractive.

A reception wi 1 be accorded to Mr F. Battler to-morr.w (Friday) evening, in tho hall ot tho Young Mon's Christian Association on his safo rctorn from tho land of his birth. Refresh ment, will bo supplied to friends nt 6.30, and subsequently a pleasing and appropriate pro gramme submitted to the andionco.

SUDDEN DEATH.

A man named William M. Moylo, for* morly licensee of tho Wharf Hotel, but moto recently engaged In horse dealing, &c, waa found dead in bed tbis morning at lhe residence of Mrs Dcmpsey, Lower Albert street, whore he lodged. Ho went to bed before ton o'clock last night, nnd about that hour . was heard talk it g in his room as if to himself. This morning he was found lying un dressed in bis bed quita drm), and the coldness and stiffness of tho body showed i hat life had boon oxtioct for several hours. Tito body was facn downwards, Dr. Hooper, who waa speedily summoned, pro nounced that the deceased hud expired in an apoplectic fit.

MR. GOOCH'S CONCERT.

The grand concert of Mr Gordon Gooch, aod bis prirato pupils, class members, and the choir, will be given to-night in tbe Choral Hall, Tho choir wilt comprise no less than fifty voices, under the conduct of Mr Gooch. The first part will be of a mis cellaneous character, including songs by Misses Hargrave, Tapper, and Macmillan, and a duet by Mrs Stevens aod Mrs Goocb. Messrs Keesing, Edmiston, Geocb, Hanna, and Jennings _ will contribute ballads, and the choir will render "Gteon Leaves" and "May Doy." The second part will consl t entirety of selections from tho "Bohemian Girl." Mr Hood and Mr A. Bartley will accompany tbo singers. Mr Gooch will leave Auckland by the ss, Wairarapa via the South for Melbourne, on the 30th instant, being under engagement to the committee of the Melbourne Christ mas Musical Festival, to'bo in that city on the Hth proximo for the rehearsals. Ad mission to the concert to-night will bo by tho main sido door facing Government Houso Grounds, where also a ticket-seller will be placed. Gallery tickets will be on sale at the left of tbo front entrance to the ball.

OPERA HOUSE-MR VER NON'S BENEFIT.

Tbe popularity ot Mr Howard Ternon was attested lost nlsht by a orowCed attendance on the ocoaelon of his benefit at tbe Ooera Honse, and no tima moo the season opened has the pnbUo appreciation ot the performance been io flittering In its manifestation. Enough banqueta were thrown during the evening to haveetooked a florist's shoe, and the honours, too, were pretty fairly dettlbuter), Miss Elso May, Miss Muriel, Miss Liddiard, Mies N'overro, Mies Blanche Lewie, and Messrs Veraon and Dark .oil coming ia for a share of them. Miss May. however secured tne lion's share ot the floral favuur», her very effeotiv.! rendering et the difficult long in the seoond aot ot " Billoo'l ay lor * producing quite a shower of bouquets, and loading tn an ompbatlo arcore. The trouno have clayed a suoo'BS'ul sensor, nnd those ot Its members who were known to uu before have fully confirmed the good Impression tiny then prnduni d, whllo several, who were heretofore Btraogeis, and notably Miss Elsa May, have won a high place in the popnlar regard. We with thorn a suc cessful southorn tour.'

THE SUPPOSED MURDER AT KIHIKIHI.

Verdict of "Found. Drowned."

AN inqnest on the body of George Savage, who has been missing for the pa-t fortnight, and who was found by a native named Rangi Tuatea in tho Punui River on Monday, the 20th iost., was held on the Fame evening in the scbool-room, Kihikihi, before Thomas Gresham, Esq., coroner, After the evidence of several persons, whoso testimony went to show that the river, on the date deceased crossed, was dangerous, the jury returned a verdict that deceased was found drowned aud suffocated iv the Punui River, and that deceased had no marks of violence on hia body ; but how he became drowned and suffocated no evidence did appear to the ju'ors. '1 bis verdict was returned by tbe direction of tbe coroner. The medical testimony proved that no marks of violence whatever were on the body.

SUDDEN DEATH OF BYRNE.

Inquest.

An inquest was held this morning at Gleosonia Hotel, before Dr Phtlson, Coroner, and a jury of twelve, on the body of Charles Byrne, found dead in Upper Queen-street, yesterday.

Joseph P. Willoughby gave evidence as to the finding of the body as described in a reportlaßt evening. Bridget Byrne, wife of deceased, deposed: My husband was occupied as a labourer; his age was 45 ycais. Un Tuesday be was unwell, and about 9 p.m. I went to Hill and Hudson's and procured a sleeping draught for him; 1 gave him the whole dose, and he slept for two hours. Ho then got" up ond went out. 1 did not know where he was going, and shortly alter followed him, but could not find him. I returned, and again went in search of him about 4 a.m. on Wednesday. Upm making enquiry of a person in Queen streot, hoard that a man of a description answering that of deceased bad been f,ound dead, and was afterward* told by the police that such was tbo case. I identified the body at the Morgue. Deceased was not drinking liquor on f uesday. He was a very healthy man. Constable Edward Mackay deposed to beiog called by tbe first witness, lie found no marks of violence on the body. Sent for Dr. t) ooper. Dr. Hooper gave evidence as follows :— I knew the deceased, who was employed as a hand-cart man. Never attended bim for Bickncjs bo far as I can recolect. Was called to see deceased nt 2 20 a.m. yester day. Found bim lying on the footpath beside Mr Holl'mau's hiu«e in Upper Queen street. He had probably beeh dead abut half an hour. There wore no marks of vio lence on deceased, but the face and clothes were dusty, as if he had been rolling in tbe dirt. The pupils of decoased's eyes were dilated. There was no froth at the mouth, and no blood. Observed no smell of drink about him. I o'irected that tbo body should be removed to the dead-house. I mado a post mortem examination this morning. Externally tho body npptars wcil nourished and muscular. 1 first opened tbo chest. There was a slight in ilamma'ion of the right lung. Tho left lung was quite sound. The heart was large and fhbby, but the boundary structure was quite healthy. The liver presented that ap pearance which is celled " nutmegy,"about tbe uuial sizo. 'Iho stomach had a small quantity of fluid like bile. Thero was no smell of alcohol or poisonous drugs. Ihe coating of the stomach was very much in flamed. The intestines were all right, but the kidneys wore enlarged and somewhat diseased. I examined tbe brain, tbe general surface was congested. There was no Bign of clotted blood. Tho immediate cause of death was Berous apoplexy, and the whole state of the body indicated an intemperate life. The medicines (produced) given deceased were not likely to have cautod death.

Tbe jury, without retiring, returned a verdict of '• Died from natural causes."

SCINTILLATIONS.

A march is said to bo tbe most sole stirring music ever yet composed. Why aro tarnicrs like fowls I— Because neither will get full crops without in dustry.

What is the best way to prevent the night from going too far?— Put oa thebre.»k of day. Tbo Flower Show, undo' the auspices ol tho Ladies' Benevolent Society at the Thames, has been a decided success. Mr McDonald, ot Newmarket, officiated as judge. " What is (ho diff rencu between a blonde and a lecomotive 1— One has a light head, and the o her h.s a bead-light. What resemblance is there between kind vvotds and tbe bald-headed? Kind words can never die. and the bald headed can never dye either. King Quail and Tasman have been scratched for the Wellington Cup. A young Virginian has invented a machine called tbe " lung destroyer." It turns out 150 cigaiet'cs a minute. The National Dress Society of Great Britain offers a prize of £30 for "tbe design of a female garment combining ease, ele gance, comf oit, nnd health." Tho "divided skirt" has been condemned.

A Norwegian missionary iv Zululand le ports thot ho has baptised twenty adult Zulus tinco tho war, and that thiity otheis are in a bopctul condition. Day and night school:) arc in full operation.

The London "Figaro" fays that Adelina Pntti is reported to have accepted an en gagement for Sou'h Amorica during the season of 18S4 at so high a rate that, should she economise her salary during her 1882-3 s. ason in the United States, and her South American fees, her fortune will bo large enough to enable her to " refestwith scorn the pal'i'y few hundred guineas* wight she ii likely to be promised clscvrW- ?' The Patctere Company ia understood lo be now fina'ly floated, and ready to cont inence operations.

The power to do hard work is not ta'ent; it is tho bcßt possible substitute for it. Pride is a Wild beast, which requires very costly food—tbe happiness of its keeper, and all around bim.

Captain Steele has becu re-elected Chair in-in of the Waikato County Council.

Tho Government have entrusted Mr F, D, Fonton, now relieved of his duties as Judge, with the work of arranging various questions of reserves with Tawhiao, Mr Font on is now at Alexandra on that busi ng s«. Tawhiao has &oue to Kawl.a, leaving Major To Whooro to act for him.

Two Toronto elopers were 59 and 19, with the forty years seniority belonging to tbe woman.

Intermarriage betwtcn whites and blacks is a peoitentiary offence in Texas, and tho-e who break tho law usually take care that there shall be no evidence of any ceremony, But V hired, a Dallas lawyer, made a pubiC wedding on taking a mulatto for a wife, and in consequence is now in jail awaiting trial.

Victor de Lesseps, son of bis father, tells of this performance of his father: "But my august father was not wahliig to the occa sion. He had round his neck a false collar of English nuke. Ho did not hesitate for a moment. He tore it off, and danced on it. This was his response to the insolence of the invader."

.he wise prove and the foolish confess, by their conduct, that a life of employment is the only life worth leading. Neither men nor women become what (hey were intended to bo by carpeting their progross with velvet; real sircngih is tested by difficulties.

Mace, the champion boxer, and Sladc, the wrestler, aro now in Auckland, en route for America, under engagement. They will make one or two public appearance*. here before tho doparture of the steamer.

A petition is c;rculuting asking ihe Go vernment to bridgetheopeninginthebreak water wall, P.roell, to give direct access across Mechanics Bay to the city. Telegraphic communication with ■ the South was interrupted yesterday afternoon, the wires bote, "in cintact."

_ Mr Hnbens.lnspector General of Schools, is preparing regulations for bringiog into operation the boarding-out system of treat ing neglected children.

h™ T 1?," andEucalyi'tus.-The prao l,?L_£i, the, hoali?S, «rt has ever com. ft w„. d i,th(\? B com ° .the rudcßt nations, hence th« SSn thf ?. bvioJ 13 Po'icy of the Druids to study the properties of plants. Of their P ' ogress we miltie n too rCo Cr 0 ''di;,^Ur?. d° know _"*«•» f" rempdv li mnn '-al' wns considered a certain lemeay in man. diseases, an antidote tn nnln n ffiSi* S rS°?t?. u" of InfccSon. So_4°» En* land at that timo did not possess ainonrrst its XL.™ i^ lh?' di£sno heAAU wonder tree wonW h. ,? 3,nE' „m S healing, health giving InPn^7-.i. n ? SaK e? manl thousands of lives. s-ikh- Z-aland cud Aus ml a its virtu, sare un ?un^ennt'! d- ,0 ( 1' lh\. ""' Of b onoh-nl affections. 'm.S hS J ,,aint?v75 h, mat oal bivntiiing, chronic pStSn.M&IJoJ-""^ T^ yrUi- of Eucalyptus, S_ ' SypoDJOSsypoDJOSi;hjto of Limo and Quinine, has irovedanunexomped remedy. "U' U"JD' "*»

CABLEGRAMS.

SY KLECTBIC TELEOKAPH, —COPYBIGHT.

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COLONIAL BORROWING.

LONDO.V, November 22. At the meeting of the Colonial Institute last evening, Sir Francis Dillon Bell read a paper, in wnich he admitted that the growth of the Australian Colonies, in propoition to the population, was abnormal. Ho main tained, however, that the various Joans which have been contracted had been spent in reproductive public works, that the statistics of the commerce of the various colonies were surprising, and that it was England's interest to help them with her surplus capital. Sir Siul Samuel, Agenl-General for New

South Wales, said it was clear that the colonists were well able to pay interest on the loans tbey had contracted. A P.ess Association despatch stales that Sir Dillon Bell's paper was intended to in spire firmer confidence in the financial strength of the colonies, and to remove the fear that they were borrowing too fast. He quoted some striking statistics showing the lnatvcllous advauce of the colonies. The paper produced a great impreFsion. Mr E, P. S. Stuit, of Melbourne, ridiculed tho fear of the repudiation of colonial liabilities, SOCIALISM IN FRANC.. PARIS, November 21. Tho French Givcrnment is causing stringent investigations to be made into the operations and designs of the Socialists in I the south of France. Shirty more Anarchists were arrested yesterday at Lyons, where a strong military force was recently statiooed in anticipation of a Socialist rising, MEDALS FOR TROOPS FROM EGYPT. LONDON, November 21. Her Majesty the Queen bestowed medals for distinguished service in Egypt upon the troops who have recently returned from that country, at Windsor to-day. THE JOYCE MURDER. LONDOy, November 21. Tho trials of tbe prisoners charged with tho murder of the Joyce family at Maam trasma on the 18th of August la ~ have been concluded. To day the jury in each instance fouud a verdict of guilty, and sentence of death was passed. The priso ners confessed iheir crime, and appealed to the clemency of the Court. LONDON WOOL SALES. LONDON, November 21. The December series of Colonial wool auctions opened to-day. The catalogue comprised 6000 bales. 'I here waa a good attendance of Home and foreign buyers, but the biddiogs were hesitating, and prices generally wero rather weaker. The total Quantity to bo offered during the series is 103.000 bales. The auction* c'o=c on December 13. LONDON. MARKETS. LONDO.v, November 21. Consols aro unchanged at 102. New Zealand securities remain at yester day's quotations. The market rate of diecuunt has fui ther advanced to 4 per cant. The bank rate remains at 5 per cent. The markets for colonial breadstuff's and tallow are without quotable change. [SPKCI.IL TO PESSS ASSOCTATION ] (Keceived Nov. 23—11.30 a.m.) LONDON, November 22—1.6 a.m.) Russia is pressing Prince Alexander Vogoridcs (.lcxo Pasha) Governor-General of Roumclia, to abdicate, with a view of bringing about the incorpotation of Roumclia and Bulgaria. CONGO TREATY RATIFIED. The Congo Treaty has been ratified. FRENCH ANNEXATION IN ALGERIA. The French have annexed Mozab, in South Algeria. LONDON, November 21. 1 he wool sales have opened with a badly selected catalogue,which, for the first day, comprised 6,000 bales. There was a fair attendance of buyers, and a bti-k demand, especially for tbe new Adelaide clip, at the closing rate at tho September sales. Tbe total Hock available for the present sales amount* to 130,000 bal-s. THE FENIAN MISAPPROPRIATIONS. The New York Uniem Committee have reported that none of the skirmishing fund raised lor service in Ireland has been pro perly applied. On the cont'ary, it has been cxi endod in promoting disaffection and »üb sidisiug now.papeis. LEGITIMIST CONSPIRACY- ISf FRANCE. It b repotted that tne Legitimists are organising a icvolutiou in France, aod that a considerable section of the nrmy, in cluding the Zouaves and cavalry, sympathise with them, aud ate likely to actively support it. SMALL-POX EPIUKMIC AT THE

CAPE. Tho small-pox is dyiDgoutat th; Cape

of Good Hope.

THIS POPE AND OUTRAGKS IN IRttLVND. - The Pope has expressed the utmost horror at tho recent outrages in Ireland, and has charted ihe Irish Bishops io uso their utmost cfl'otts to suppress them, FROZ-N MEAT IN LONDO-t. The cargo of frtzen meat per tho Cuzco has realised Bd per pound. FINANCIAL PANIC IN PARI'. A financial crisis bas occurred in Paris.

THREATENING THE PRINCE OF WALES. Brookshaw, the casual, w lio threatened to murder the Frinco of Wales uuteas he

gave him assistance to emigra'e to the colonies, has been sen'enccd to leu yeais' penal seivitnde. DISASTER AT A FIR ". At a fire at a factory in Providence, U.S., eight women and three men jumped from the window, aud were impaied and killed on the spot.

AUSTRALIAN.

ENGLISH CRICKEIEKS V. SAND-

HURST.

MELBOURNE, November 22.

Tho English cricketers commenced a match to-day at ainst a team of x'wenty two at Sindhutst. The home team went in first, and ware all disposed of for a total of 100, At lhe dose of the day's play the Englishmen had lust C wickets for 36 runs. There was a large attendance of spectators. INTERCOLONIAL BIFLE CONTEST. MELBOURNE, Novcm.er22.

At the Intercolonial Rifle contest, which has been held heic, the Victorian team secured the first place, the Tasmanian representatives being second, . .

THE RAINFALL IN VICTORIA.

MELBOURNE, November 22.

A splendid rainfall has been experienced througheut the colony, ond has greatly benefitted growing ctops and pasture lands.

COMMERCIAL.

MELBOURNE, November 22.

Malting barley is quoted at 4s to 4s 2d. These prices, however, arc only nominal. Shipping wheat is steadier atss2d toos4d. The market for New Zealand oats is quiet. Feeding qualities are worth 4a to 4s 2u, and milling oats from 4s 3d to 4s 4d.

SHIPPING NEWS.

MELBOURNE, November 22,

Arrived, this morning : Tho Union Com pany's steamship Te Anau, from tbe Bluff.

"H.M.S. PIN AFORE" TO NIGHT.

Messrs Stanley and Dabbyshir.'s Juvenile Optra Boufl'c and Pantomime Troupe open their season at the Opera House to-night with the production of the ever-popular " Pinafore." The troupe num. bers some 40 youngsters, amongst whom are the principal membets of Mis Lewif's Company (the first and most succossul of i s kind), as well ns the inimitable Dick Deadeye, of the Pollard Combination (Ernest Osmond). Mr Darbyshire's name affords ub a guarantee that the children have been well trained, and favourable press criticisms of their performances else where shew thnt they have acquitted them selves creditably. 'J lie overtuic commences at 8 o'clock.

A Bailing match bstwcen the open boats Geitte and Observer bas been anaogcd to take place oi Saturday afternoon: the course to be decided on day of race. The exact amount of tho stakes is not vet fixed, J

TELEGRAMS.

(FeomJQur Own Cokeesponeest.)

THAMES, this day PRINCE IMPERIAL CKUSHING/

All the specimens on hand were treated yesterday by oider of the directors, and the amount of amalgam is 37500zi from 27 cwt stone. This was retorted tbis afternoon There is also on board 20G4ozi amalgam from the pcneral dirt, and as cleahing-nn takes place on the last of the month there will be much more than this by that time tbe month's yield is expected to be ahrmr 2 500 ounces gold. Th* lending.Hope i. beiog advanced to-day. Tne manager i» expected to break out where gold is show ing this afternoon, yesterday the dig in the west drive was advanced about 4 feet A furnaces is being built under the air shaft at wo. 1 level, as gas has been troublesome during the last day or two, Sbarcmarket, noon-.—Deep Level? '] aß _ nijtht 31s, sellers 2a 6d ; Moanatairl last night 20s—to day 20.', sellers22a Gd, buyers 20s; London, sellers 2* 6d; Mariner last night 4s, sellers 4s; Imperial, last nisht sos, 5.4-to day 51s 6d, 42s 6d to _Js sailers 50s, buyers 475; Queen of Beauty (contributing) 17s Gd ; Southern Cross last night 22sGd, 21s-to-day 17s Gd; Thames Golden Crowo, sc!lets 12s Gd,

WELLI:<GTON, tbis day.

Welcome Jack has been sc-atched for the Wellington Cup.

CHRISTCHURCH, tbis day. ' Mr J. G, Ruddcnklan was reelected Mayor of Christchurch unopposed. Mr John Joyce, Mayor of Sydenham, and the Hon. J. T. Peacock, of St. Albau. were also re-elected unopposed.

FIELDING, this-day. S-.W-MILL BURNED.

The Cheltenham saw-mill was burned down this morning, at 4 o'clock. It WM insured for £600, but the office ia not ' known. Messrs Peath and Mills were the proprietors, and Munro and another lease- >' holders. An enquiry will be held.. Wood men living in the huts had a narrow escape,

KUMARA, this day. MR SEDDON AND HIS CONSTIIIT. ENTS. ■ ,V

Mr Seddon, M.H.R., addressed a"large - meeting of electors at Dilmaalovtn last evening, reviewing the actions of the late session of Parliament. A vote of thanks and confidence was unanimously carried itfter his address. Mr W. Monis, oa ;: behalf of tbe miners of Kumara and Staffordtown, tcok tbe opportunity of pre. scnting him with a gold watch, us a.mark or esteem and appreciation of his setvices on thoir behalf in the flew Zealand Parliament. :C7

R.M. COURT.-This Day.

(Before J. E, Macdonald. Esq., It.M ) j This Court was opened this morning at 10.30 I nnd tho following cases heard:— . I « judgment for plaintiffs. I A Brook v. H. W. Brewer; claim £3 8| 6a | (boots). Costs, 13s.—F. C. Smith v. J. Sheehan; £18 (Mr Seth Smith for plaintiff). Costs—.' ! Mr Burton, for defendant.asked that execution -l mlght bo stayed for onemonth. His Worship suggested that this was a matter for plaintiff, counsel to arrange.—Fisher v. A. Preeee;_.__: -: Gd. Cosls, _USs. (Mr Theo.Cooper for plaintiff and Mr Browning for defendant),—C. Lanßsfoni v. W. C. Breckell; £6 19s (dishonoured cheque ' for clothes). Costs, £1 2s 6d, (Mr George for plaintiff).—F. J- Somerfleld v. M. G. Neill; £6 93 3d(dra cry). Costs, £118. (Mr E. W. Burton for plaintiff.—W. Sloan v. C. alcManus ;£2l7s Sd; oosts, fi2 3s6d(McGecr«e for pl.intiff) —J, Rossv. J. Place. -I l-i 2d and .2aba costs. Bame v. J. Me! eanan (Vfr E. W, Button f-r plolntlftl. _l Us 7d and 22s 6d oasis.— _, Bnck- if land v. John W. Thorp ( Mr Browning for plain till) £12 !)j '.Od and £1 lis costs,-Martti v, Herbert Btunton, 8s Id aid 12soostB.-O, W. V Owen and Co v. Richard Ueorge (Mr Thome Ly,: for plaintiffs), £8 12s 6d and 37b o_te.-\uct- | land Agricultural and Meroanthel o. v.Rloka _ George tMr.'it.orne for plain tiffs). £7 Is £1 ■ and S7a ODhU—Buoningh»m v, J. Dunn (.Mr P. Oliphont for plaintiff).' £7 19a 3d and 37b costs. - —Lanorsforrt v. W. C. Breakotl (Mr George for plaintiff). £6 19a and £3 8s costs. judgment summons casks. I Pottor nnd Company v. J. C, McKoberts; | otetni, £27 Us 6J.—Mr Thome appeared for s the judnment creditors,—An order was ne t .-v tor mo payment ot Ihe debt In monthly Idbibl- : menta of £1, commencing In January, 1863; la _ default, ten day.'.-imprisonment, 1 Roth v. J. Hay; olatm. £5 18e.-By consenton ordor was made lor payment at the rate of 6s :•-.. I per week; in default, tan daya'lmprifonment, «'. Lowe v. J. Wajmouth; claim, 23s lo.ona . | 12j61oobI_. "■: '4f'!j ADJ 'DRNtD. i ; G Eraser v. H- Pohlen, £15; J. B. Marriott v. \ J MoSolvio, £» i2i: J»m . v, hilmore v. John ■ Aslop. £10 ; James Rold v. W. Grant, £i lit id ; i J. Levy v. P. C. Jonet", £53a SI : M. Murchle v. Ij .1 C. Mcllormack, £27 2.:Taino Ens v. K. , U George, £7 Gs ad; R. s-roith v. Thomas Rrid. I" £51135; J. Urysdalo v. J. R. Gtffney, £5 lis -. _, • li ttlohareison v. _. W.Bon,£l. , . ~] defended oases. ;' Baron Chas. de Thierry v. Marsh Brown '■■X Kawhiti; claim, £10 10s, for services rendered ■ oi nn interpreter.—Mr Theo. Cooper appeiue. for the plaintiff, and Mr S. Hesketh for the defendant.—The worthy baron deposed that he : ; ; I' had hecn engaged by Kawhiti. who was a great Rj • cliiefrcsidentinthe_aurangadistrict,nndavery ' cunning one to boot to act as interpreter in some j ne^otlationa which he was carrying on ihiuis. _j Mesora Machattie aod Froet lor the B>lo of certain bosh land: that waa tb'eo years ago. H>! was employed five daye, and hi ■ tirms were :■ j two guineas per diom. Thi wtniß'a col- . g tradloted himself Bevera' times and th'B L X threw dlioreoit upt-.n hit terttminy, and tn.;>B| -M unreliability wa^ s-.rensr honed f m thet- by soma..'.;, :;- m entries in the w'lno?&'s memorandum b"ok. ij One entry w.3 to this effsot:—' KawhUi'B cass jr. finishod to-day. - Macbattie Dald _15—£710s lor \ hlens'ilf and £7 10a f r me."—Mr Hesfceth pre- H,| elucolth* Kcolpt for thin amount, and claimed p that it wasa tu'l ttttloroeotbttweßnihenaitl . II wl-0 had rea-ly been engaged as ageits for _a || nalo of oeratn oropot-ty. It was alto found in ri! ttiomotohooK that Kawl'iti w»s originally d • .';'■ blted with „l la for Interpreter's work, tdig -~ tho Cures h»d suits''quently been altered let .]; S.l 2-.. Tho wltncsi oxptaluod this alteration '.-, by saying .that h9 wjs Bborteijihtei- ana fa 'hat when ho ma 'c the mistake of potttrg .U, dowr. £t Is instead of £1 2s bo was nslng a bal y Tia.c'l.—Hia Worsbii therein on remarked that he hail never yet had a cenoll whioh woall per, j' ' s'Bi In wn-ing down li when be want«dit to '. <>*' mark 131 The Baron's must have been a pbeno- .; monalpenoll. (heft sitting.)

THE TALLOW COMPANY AND THE CITY WATER SUPPLY.

(To the Editor.) Sir,—Tho statements made under the above I heading in last night's Star give a'garhlea I j version of tho facts. The company havingbeea' ;i. 15 bustled by interested parties into tho pui-chase of a piece ot land, ou which they now know „ they cannot carry on their work, cooly tnia round, and in a stand and deliver tone of voice, elomimd that the Council should find Uieta I another Bite. I may bo vo- y stupid, but I failto see the obligation tho Council aro under to do |f so, and I think tho Council have failed in their || dignity in in any way temporising with there). Let tho Council stand on its undoubted rights: if anyone contaminates the city wator supply. thoro nro plenty of means to stop them. ToB r Tallow Company know this well, and aro shaking in their shoes as to tho result, as any-"-., j ono looking at the builiiintr cannot fail to see, ■;. For the last three weeks, littlo or notlnne has i been done. The scantling only of the budding , ] is up, and that is tacked together in a manner - which can easily bo taken asunder. re°_. a H weather-board, flooring, or shingle even on tne l»> ground. Not a hag of lime, stone, or-brier. ; although very massive mason work will be -wanteil for tho heavy machinery. Tins and jj other indications show that tho company are l playing a game of brag with the Council; ttat m they havo not tho courago to carry out tneir | avowed intentions. Its quite refreshing this n™ ||l w-athcr. the cool demand that tho Council | ; should relieve them of their tad landpurcnas* - mm and get them out of tho hole which the HUB in fami y arrangement as put th m' into. As w f moving the tallow works to a site 'near _o , j» e.'iiy Abbatoirs " tho Council will snrely pause j; ere thinking o£ it. Is it not possible to erect tne || building somewhere where it will not Pols?° | cither the meat or water of the city. .J. ur_s f, the Council, as custodians of the _ citizens , hath will not allow a handful of butchers m | injure the food or water of a whole c ty. •• "»:,,■.. _; m- Council need be under no apprehension, »», m butchers are far too we 1-adviscd to compie- j | tho building on its pr. scut sit">—i^^yEß. -

That one brother should, fa'l »* »j i mom- nt of defeaa at lsandhlwano, ana i , another in the moment of victory at im;" Kcbir, is terribly hard on a Biogle.iftmuj' Yet such has been the case. The »o ,-,, death of Captain Wardell, if the BM» | Mariner, atTel-el-Dobir.is-pecialljpitW^ . when we remember how Ins brother c» » ; ; the Zulu disaster; and, worst of an, « y news of this last death reached EagW"} ~.'- when she lo whom it is the most drcaaim of bio its is least to bear it.—" Truth. . It is startling to know (says tbe " Wan' canui Chronicle") that eating »Jf,*»«f!. V has a tendency to introduce insect life »w || the 1 r in. Drs. Tripe and Connolly,, m"» < course of tho post mortem examwaoo" mm of ihe man.Roes, found several liiterosiju creatures known to sc:cnce by t6B'""^.. of hydatids. There were aboU" w» | size of a small pea, and were "h""'*":' bedded in tho brain substance, the ova bay log evidently reached thcie by weans on" '_ blood circulation. The medical gentlem 5" ~i, went so far as to say that these P»lf|S would not only cause a man to be exciia m (which one cannot well wonder at), " y would be the means of his death sooner oi ||| later. Under these citcumstauces it wowl ; be as well, for '-he futu re, if meat were do m only cooked, but cooked well, *"£'"£ none of us imitated the exan pie «?f tM ,„ ceased Mr Bocs, who it appears, had a pi« V> | nounccd fancy for uncooked hams- j' would bo rash, perhaps, to c°n"? en<'t u t I crusade against pi„ meat altogether, B householders woud do well before buvin„ ( pork to find out where the pigs «»u'° '.' ;

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m E R R V f\ L 0 T H, JUST OPENED, A CASE OF THE IJEvy mERRY /ILOTU, OR "TURKISH "TOWELLING, : FOR DRESSES, . IN White, Cream, Drab, Pink, and Blue, - - . ALSO, A CASE OF ¥0. yB'HIIO, ' In all the Newest Shades. MILNE & CHOYCE, QUEEN-STREET. X>OTA T 0 E Q 196 BACK5 ' EX VISION, JQQ From East Taleri, Dunedin, being the Balance of the fine shipment per DEFIANCE. Orders for these SUPERIOR POTATOES received by ... . A DAM | AYBOUBN & QC, DURHAM-STREET. S L A T E s. 24,000 Now LANDING. Ex Loch FrasT, BEST WELSH COUNTESS. PRIOE LOW. TERMS CASH. G. Khod cs. Builder, CUS rOM-HOU6E-STR_Er. Yard: Next Dock, f|V I ME T A B L E. , Job BAinbeidge's 'Busses. From Union Bank—7 minutes past the hour, i and 23 mlnntei to tee honr, From Thb Three Lamps-23 minutes to the honr and every half.hour. Night Trips from Town—J-past 9, }-past 10i ■ ■.'.■■'■" and 4-past H. From Ukion Bank to Shelly Beach —20 minutes past 11, 20 minutes past 2, 20 minutes I •.' paßt l, JO mlnntes naat 5,20 minutes past 6. i From Shelly Beach—i to 11, ito2, ito i, i I 7- : tas.ito6.T . I W O 1 i C J». JAMBS AH KEW, having Jubl returned from China, brings with him the FINEST ABSOR-MENT OF TKAS ottered in Town, at the lowest possible prices. He can confidently reoommend tbe Teas, having pnrobased them himself, and trußts thot oil hie old Cuatomere, and the Publlo generally, will avail themselves of this splendid opportunity and oall early to bay his Superior Congou, Best Flavoured Koo loo, Shouohong, and various Mixed Teas, suited to every taste) He has also on hand Japanese . Ware. Preserved Ginger. Crockerywar» ( Silks, Handkerchiefs, and other commodities too numerous to mention. Bayers of Fnogns and Mnntz Metal. Note tho Address:— JAMES AH KEW fc CO., 231. Qaeen-attiaet. T. .' * JEL Cooke, 44 AND 46, VIOTOBIA-STREE [Factory: Elliott-street]*! Having oompleted the arrangement of their New and Extensive Premises, whloh are fitted with every appliance for the despatch of Busi ness, Invite tbe attention ot Ladles and Gentle men FURNISHING to their Large Stock ot Drawing and Dining Room Suites Brussels, Tapestry, ond Klddes Carpets Iron Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Drawers Tables, Oheftonlora, Side-Boards ■-j Mattresses, PaUlasnes,Pillows Bolsters Toilet Wore In great variety Linoleum, Floorcloth, Matting Hearthrugs, Wool Mats, Cocoa Mats Chimney and Toilet Glasses Gill Cornices and Cornloo Poles Verandah. Venetian, and Boiler Blinds • Cone. Folding, and Chlldrens'Chatrs Boil Tobies. Hot Stands, HaU Chairs Kitchen Tables and Kitchen Chairs Every Article Guaranteed, and Prioes Reduced to the Lowest Amount, consistent with Best Quality In Materials and Workmanship, T, & H. COOKE, VIOTOBIA AND ELLIOTT STBEBT3. TIIHORNTON, SMITH AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE I tCrown Flour, In socks, 10.s and K. "Champion" „ « "Cantab _'■:■-. Sharps Bran ■ Fowl Wheat < «.._■«-.». AnflH.rfl T _T~D T H E y MET __L AT7HB Victoria Hotel, . TKaO__R &LUKB, And between them concocted a Beverage fit tor Royalty. Mynheer Van Dnnok would have sung i - SPIRITS MINGLED WITH WATER, - GOODOHBERI ... .' UCKLAND GAS COMPANY \ (LIMITED), Established 1862. 3 PURVBYOBS OF LIGHT, HEAT, ANDPOWBE. The Company sell and erect gas-fittings, In tftnding gas apparatus of every desorlption ( and gas-power engines. Stook includes Otto Gaa Engines, Oflloe nnd Showrooms Fore-streets



Speoial Advertisement* THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, 158 ond 160. QUBKN-BTBKKT, Auo-land. EIGHTEEN RETAIL BRANCHES NOW OPEN IN THB COLONY. Now Showing, NBW QOODBI —600 Boys' and Yonthß* Suits to select from, at prioes to suit every body. Several now styha In Little Boyb' Washing Snlta' Now Showing, NBW GOOD SI-800 Men's Tweed Salts, 690 Men's Trousers and Vests, 700 Men's Trousers. Work ing Men, try onr Mole skin Trousers, the beat and cheapest In town, NOW Showing, NEW GOODS 1-7600 Hats and Caps, all styles; Hel mets ft straws In great variety; Hard and Soft Felts. Several novel ties, seleated for the Auckland ollmate. „ „ . _.„_ Now Showing, NBW GOODS I —In Regatta ond Oxford Shlrtß, Ties, Soaifs, Merino, Cotton, and Silk Shirts and Drawers, Portmanteau, Rags, Umbrellas, Hat Cases, Ho, qPEC IA I. NOTICE. The undersigned begs to Inform his numerous ooßtomers and the general pnblio thot ha has J obi reoeived the first Bhipment ot SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, CONSISTING OF— ENGLISH, FRENCH, ft SCOTCH TWEEDS AND COATING-. Also. SERGES of different shades, suitable tor the season, and a splendid line In MOBELLA VE-TINGS. N.8.-The trade supplied with Bhort lengths al wholesale price* H. L. POSSENISKIB, Merchant Tailor and Importer. Foot of Shortlond street, Anokland. J. Cosgrave & Co. Bag to Inform the Inhabitants Ot * Anokland, that THEY HAVE BEO-IVED THEIR LAST SHIPMENT OF QUMMBR p OODS, Sdmmer Goods, Ordered (rom Home Last Year. THESE GOODS WILL BE hOLD REGARDLESS OF COST THIS WILL BB THE TpiNAT. pLBARANOK QALE he J-Inal Clearance Dal., Aa their Time is Limited in Auckland. PREMISES WILL BE QLOSED d_ WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, IN OBDBR TO MARK T\OWN _ h _ Tfm.Rß QTOOK ARK UoWN IHB JIINTIRK QTOOK The Establishment WILL BE OPENED ON FRIDAY, Nov. 17. THE SALE WILL CONTINUE UNTIL TENDERS ARE CALLED FOR, Whloh will take plaos Imme diately after Christmas, __— All Accounts are requested to be paid at once, or legal proceedings will betaken after the Ist December. O A L S A L I N E~l The Great Food Prkskbvativk. This invaluable Antiseptic Compound Is tasteless. ODOURLESS, and perfectly HARMLESS. SALSALINE Keens Mi k Soup, Brer, and any fluid food sweet and wholesome in any weather. SALS ALIKE Keeps Meat fresh and Bound) and makes it tender and digest ible. SALSALINE Keeps Eggs perfeotly sweet and nntatnt?d for a year or more. BALSALINB Keeps Fresh Butter quite palat able, ond free from rancidity In tbe hottest weather. SALSALINE Keepa . ißh litsh and untainted nntll required for nee. SALSALINE Keeps Infants' and Invalids' Food sweet and wholesome, and pre vents flttnlenoe, griping, and diarrheas. BEND FOR PAMPHLET. __■ See Report br Dr Hooter. C.M.G., F.R.8., Colonial Laboratory, Wellington. Sold by the principal Grocers and Store keepers In Is and 2s packet-. Sole Agenta for Anckland-TAINE BRO3. Wm. McArthdr & Co., AUCKLAND. TO DKALKHB IN FANOY GOODS, EARTHENWARE, CHINA AND GLASS AND GENERAL STOREKEEPER Plain and Fanoy Stationery Perfumery and Toilet Soap* Brush ware and Combs Table ond Pooket Cutlery B.P. and B.M. Goods Iron Bedsteads Mlrrorc and Fanoy Fnrnltnre Clocks. Watches, and Jewellery Tobaooo, Cigars, and Pipes Mnsloal Instruments Earthenware. Chins, and Glass Voaea, Flower-stands, fto. I Parian Ware, Piotures Purses, Hand Bags, and Baskets i Cricket-. Appointments Lawn Tennis and Badminton Archery and Croquet Indoor Gomes, Toys, and Dolls NOVELTIES FOR CHRISTMAS. OR SALF.-CAVENDISH AND : AROMATIC TOBACCOS. i II boxes "B.B."Navys'B,go7tolb„ eaoh2olbs. i Si „ "O.V'NavyS'a „ „ 201b8. , 30 ~ " Premier "6's „ „ __db. ■pREDK. "WHITEHEAD, I TEA AND TOBACCO IMPORTER, " 1 Og VICrOBIA-ST«BKT. I



Special Advertisements. I W. J. H ORST * C°"! HAVE ON SALE PRIME WHITE TUSCAN SEED WHEAT TARTARIAN SEED OATB BELL'S J in. BONBDUST BELL'S BONEFLOUR NEWCASTLE BONEFLOUR VICTORIAN BONBDUST AUOKLAND BONBDUST PERUVIAN AND OTHBR GUANOS SUPER PHOSPHATB HURBT-S MIXTURE. &0„ ftO., fcO. Also, PRIME TABLE POTATOES And. 04TEN CHAFF (Superior Sample) MAIZE, OATS. BRAN BARLBY, FOWL WHEAT WOOD'S FLOUR, SHARPS BARLEYMEAL. OATMEAL fto., fco.. fco. WE HAVE ALSO IN STOOK AND TO ARRIVB, AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY OF EVER. DESCRIPTION. STEAM ENGINES THRASHING MAOHINEB, DRILLS, &0., &0„ &O. Wo Jo HURST A Co., 101. QUBBN-3TBHHT, Anokland.