SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

IiBTKVKSI»"G.

Vision, brig, Mnnn. from Dnneoin . Mary Kvaus, barque. EoopeltOD, from New

Orett, s.b , Campboll, from OlaborEe. Oslombla, gohooner.Conway. fromtßUßseu Douglas, 8.9., Norris, from Mangawai

TO-DAY.

Glenelg, p.s. Stephenior, from Tanranga Wellington. s.e.. Amcdoo. from Russell lona, 8.5., Johnson, from Whangarei

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Arjyle, M. Crawford, for Whangarei ffdnny Kelly, ketch, Williams, foe Mongonul

IMPORTS.

Per Vision, from Dunedin-1,298 sacks oats, 1% sacks potatoes. 80 sacks oatmeal, 30 saoka ■Wheat, 101 tons pig iron, 300 sacks flour, 3# sacks, bran, 5 sacks groats, 1 cases iron, 1 bar copper, 212 saoks bones, 60 sacks pollard, 16 packages. Per Mary Evans, from Newcastle-:JS3 tons coal, 101 tons coke, and 2,000 spokes.

Inwarbs |COABXwiBB.-ZlllBh; from Thamoß, with 24 000 ft sawn timber; PuKapuka, from M&hurangl. with 26 pleoes baulk tmber; Kauri, from Port Charles, with 36 logs timber; To&a. from Port Charles, wlUi 36 096 ft t mb|r; Columbia, from Moneonul. withSl.QOOfttlmbsr; Magic from Ngunguru, with 23.078 ft timber. OimvAßT s CoiSTWiSL-Pukapuka, ifor Ma" huranßl: Tosara for Port Charles; Magio fir Ngungurn. Tho s.s. Rotorua from tho South may bo ox nected on Monday about noon, Talaroa (at tho Slanukau) from Southern ports on Sunday, and Southern Cross from Gisborne on Sunday. Tho sail in »ight yesterday proved to bo, as w° cxpecteiVtho bwojio Mary fiyana, with coal, 1? days from Newcastle. Light yanablo and moderateleather was experienced throughout the voyage. Tho brlgantino Oamaru was at Florida. Solomon Islands, on October 10. Captain Good, man desired to be reported •* all well. He had 30 labourers on board, and did not expect to reach Fiji before the latter end or November. H.M. schooner Lark was at Solomon Islands onSoptomberlth. She wa3 engaged surveying about the coast of San Christova). The s.s. Orcti is announced to learo for Gisborne and Napier at 5 p.m. to-day.

The three-masted schooner Handa Isle-pro ceeds hence to New York. She was entered out at the customs to-day. Thess lona which arrivod from Whangaroi this morning, had neither cargo nor passengers. Thisißpossibly owing to the fact that is not generally known, that she has been laid on to ran regularly in conjunction with the Argyle, the dates of sailing being announced by adver tisement.

Tho s s. Glenelglett Tauranga at i p.m. yester day and arrived at Aucklandat 7 a,m. to day. Passengers: Messrs Jobson, Yates, Brophy, Griffiths, Alcstote, Andrews. Marshall, and Hughes. Cargo: 10bales, and 2 bags wool, 5 tons sundries.

The s.s. Wellington nrrived from Russell and Northern ports early this morning with 200 bags sum 14 bale 3 and i pockets wool, i tons sun dries, and tho following passengers :-Mr and Mrs Taylor, Mesdames Ansonno, Madoox, Allen Ratcliffe and family. Misses Ansenno, Hawkes and Skinner.Rev.Mr Hitchcock Messrs Hodee,Howard,SaJjuon,Mouldcn,Begg,Hughcs, Irvine, Atkinson, Leopold, Young, Williams, Reynolds, McCarthy, Paul Tuahaero, and twelve steerage.

The Mission schooner Southern CrO3S ro turneatoportyoßternny afternoon (is announced In our last lSßne), and on thlß occasion she has attain appealed minua one of the blades of her propeller. Captain Bonfrard'a report 01 the voyase is as follows :-Lstt Auok'and on July 27th. oallea at Eubsbll on Angus* Ist, and lett on tne 2nd for Norfolk Islands, whloh was reached atter a ten dayb' passago: strong northerly Wlndß aU the way across. On August 12th loft With Rev. Messrs Bloc and Britten for New Heb rides Bank's, Santa Cmz and Solomon Inlands. Arrived at this latter on September 1, and an ohoiedat Ugl for one night. Next morning, When leaving under ateam, lost one blade of the nropelle'. Oo September Bttx picked up Mr Fenny from tbo North Salomon Islands, and then cruised thronfth tha group. Remained at Solomon Wands until the ssth^sepiembor. On Ootober 21th reached New Hebrides, and took on board the Hey. Mr BriMsp. Arrived at Pentecost on the 23th October.and loft again the samo flay for Norfolk Island, which was reached on the Bth lnst&nf. From Norfolk IsUnd to arrival had llftht 8 to 8K winds and fine wea ther Ptßsengera—Mtsaas MaunnoU and Bon gard. The southern Cross will remain here until about April nexr.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTUKES. Macgregor, s.b., Mo Arthur, for Wnltara Gael, bceo jEor, Austin for Greymouth

The schooner Qael sailed yesterday tor Grey mouth In ballait;

The B.i. Bowena is advertised to proceed to Hoklanga on Tuesday.

Tbe »f. Macgregor left yesterday afternoon tot Walt»ra. with 3 Hereford bolls, SO ton 3 aundry merchandise, and ssveral passengers. The Union Co's steamer Taiaroa is expected to arrive from tha South about 1 o'olook to-mor tjw afternoon. She Is announced to return South on Tneedar.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Htaij Offloe, Saturday. Mr R. Arthur reports of his Friday's sale :— Fowls, Is 8d to 2a 7d; chicks, Od to Is Id; tur keys, 4i 3d; ducks, Is 8d to 2s 3d; geese, 3s; pigeons, Is 5d to Is 6d; pigs, 83 to 12s; potatoes, Ss to 6s: pig potatoes, £1 Tier ton ; new potatoes, Id to 2d per lb; peas, 2s Id per peck; beans. 9d; onions, ljd to 2d; fresh butter. 8d ; salt butter, Id to 8d; cheese, 6]d to 7Jd; bacon, 3d to 8d ; oats, is ; flour, £8 to £U; lemons, Is 2d to Is 3d; apples, 13s to 163; oranges, 15s; peanuts, 3d; sugar,3id to 4|d; tea,2is; biscuits,6d to 65d; wheat, is Od; salt. ss: starch, 4}d; coffee, Is2d ; sauce, 4s; eggs, Is 4d; honer, 6Jd; whito load, <}d; beef, £2 per cask; candles, Bd. Messrs Carbines and Taylor report: Poultry- Fowls. Is 3d to 2s 6d; turkeys, 63: Aucka;4&-2^ ft) 2s Id; pigeons, Is; pigs, 9s 6d to 133; geese, 4s I 6d to 4s 9d. Produce-Fowl leed, 3s 8d per.l hushel; bran, 8s; potatoes, ljd per lb; herrings,* 13d; old potatoes, 2s 6d to 6s 9d; bacon, 4d to 9A; hams, 8d; oheeae (Waixoa), 7d to 8d; honey; 3?d ; currants, 3Jd; sugar (dark), 3Jd; white, 4^d. Furniture, clothing, and sundries were all dis posed of at satisfactory prices.

mail notice.

' ISaeui wtx Ccoaa ab Uwdeb.—

Monday, 20th Instant. For Wnltara, New Plymouth, ana wanganul, per Maogrsgor, at 0 a.m. Fur -j'baujei, per Rotomahana, at 8 a.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 1.30 p.m. For Whitlaßgl and Upper Mill, perDouglaß.atS p.m. For Tauronga, Ohtnemata, and Opotlkl, per Wellington, at i p.m. . For Kussoll, Kawakawa, etc., per Rotoiua, at i p.m. For Gisborne and Napier, per Boutuern Cross, at i p.m , _. For Kuaaell, Kawaltawa, Whangaroa. and MOn- Konui, per Glenelg.at 1.30 p.m. For.Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Tuesday, 21st instant,; For Walwora, Kawau, Omaha, and Matasana, cor Rose Casey at 10 a.m. , For Xaranakl and Southern Ports, per Talarou. at 1 p.m. For Hoklanga, eto. por P. owena, at 11 a.m. For Tauranxa/Waterfoid^tc, perßotomananß k at 0 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana,at9,w».in> For Whangarei Heads. Walpa, Whangarol, Kamo, and Mangapal, per Argyle, at 4 p.m. For Friendly Islands, per Myrtle, at 6 p.m.

Tbubsdav, 23; d Instant. For Gisborne. Naoler, Southern Ports, ana Australian Colonies, per Rotorua, at 11 a.mi Tuesday, sih December. Per «.s. Australia; as follow i- , For Sandwloh Islands, United States Of America, Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indios, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Surope.atlp.rn. For money orders, registered letters, ana Newspapers, at 11,30 a.m. Late letters boarlng an extra fee of sixpence. In addition to the postage, will be reoelved by the Mail Agent on board the Bteamer np to the time of sailing. This mail will be due in London, on Mon day. January 16th, 1833. Si B. BIS 9, Chief Postmaster. Chief Posf-ofDoe, Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

NOVBMBBB 18, 1882.

Abbott's Opera House—Opera Company, Pa tienoo 8 p.m.

V.M.C.A. Rooms-Thanksgiving Servico, 7.30 p.m.

French Literary Society—Essays on "Wai takcroi Falls " by Mr John Sinolair, and on " Professional Education" by Mr S. Clarke, 7.30 p.m.

Wollesley - stroet Baptist Building Fund- Practice of United Choirs, Ponsonb/ wesloyau Church, 8 p.m.

Birth.

CABU.—On November 10th, Mrs. G. P. Can of a daughter. DKAN.-On October 29th, at her reslderco, Karangabape Road, Mis. Horace Uean of a son. HOOTON.—At her residence. Stony hurst, Mount Kdoa, 011 November 11th, 1883. the wife ot Mr. J. P. Hooton ot a bod—stillborn. PAtiMER.-Oa the 17th Instant, at her resi dence, Pitt stroet, Anokland the wife of Mr w. Falmer, Butohor, of a daughter. Both doing well,—Nelson payers please ospy.

Marriage.

EA.rON-aBIGK.-On Novomber 11th, at the resldenoe ot Mr. ffarrell. Kemuera, by the Rev. Q. B. Monro, 1. W. Eaton to Mary Ann, relict o( the late George Qrloe, MKTOALF-O"HABA-On November 9Ui; at at. Benedict's Cauroh. Newton, by the ltav. Father Downey, WlUljfm Metoalf, seoond son of the late John Metcalf, Aaoblteot, of Brad ford, Yorkshire, to Mary Maude U'Hara. of Waksfleld-sireec, Auoklanfl. TAYLOR-VON BTUBMKR.-0n the 16th instant, at Herd's Point, Ho&tanga. by the Rev. Wm. Lambert, 8.A., Arthur Henry Taylor, Ksq.. of Auckland, to Mary Louisa, Beooad dauuhtor of Spenoor Yon Starmer, Ksq.,K.M.,Uoklanga.

Death,.

MORLEY.—At horlate residence, Valley Road, Alary, the boloved wife of AVllllani Morloy; aged 07. The funeral will leavo her late rosldonco, Valley Road, to-morrow, at 3 o'olock, Friends please accept this invitation.

notices to Correspondence.

A Viotim.—You appoar to be supor-senaltivo. We don't see anything very dreadful in your aomplaint.

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1882.

Toe tho causa that lacks assistance. For the wrong that needs reslsUnct Tor the future in the distance, And the good that we can do,

In the prospective elevation of the Hob. TV. J. Clarke, of Victoria, to a baronetcy, we hare the introduction of a system in the highest degree obnoxious to colonial fsol ings and usages. This Order of St. Micbael and St. George has' turned out an unfortu nate experiment, Originally instituted an a means of recognising the services of really great colonists, for a time it was an honour able distinction. Facile discermus averni. Its purposes have been prostituted, by its crosses and decorations being made a means of rewarding paltry politicians who have-secured a claim to the spurious patents of colonial nobility for doing dirty work at the back yards of colonial ligiala tures. Let us glance at the modus operancli whereby plain Tom Tubbs becomes Sir Thomas Tubbs. K.U.M.G. His wealth, illgotten perhaps, has secured him a seat in one of the colonial legislative assemblies. He gives his vote first in his own interest, and after that in the interests of his party, All opposition he assails with dis gusting invective, and is even pra pared to take off his coat and fight an adversary within the precincts oi the conclave-hall of the nation. A few short years roll on, and by a lucky chance the fats of somo pet measure of a Ministry hangs on his vote. He rolls in wealth, Mammon is not a tempting bait, but he jumps at the offer of a recommendation to the honour of knighthood, He votes "straight" and Sir Thomaj Tubba is evolved. This is only one case; history ha 3 repeated itself with frequency till the roll of "Knights" contains sack names, that men worthy of reward have refused tbe doubtful honour, But though this clas sification of colonial magnates in a special Order, instead of admitting them to the old and honourable distinction of the Bath, is not flattering to the colonial aristocracy, it is at least harmless. When men who have done distinguished service accept these badges, people may reasonably be as tolerant of them as of a generals cocked hat or jadge's wig. If there is pleasure in receiving them, there can be no reluctance about their bestowal to mark an act worthy of national recognition. But a life title for public services, real or imaginary, is one thing, and a hereditary baronetage because a man ba3 amassed or inhontcd g«at wealth, and ah undue proportion of the country's lands is another and totally different thing, Heredi tary titles have been the cau;e of the laws of primogeniture, entail and all that is accursed in the English land Bystem. And if they are to be introduced here, of what avail are all our boasted laws against tying up property in the eldest ton! Without a title to keep up, natural instinct will find its true expression in a fair division of a man's wealth among his children, and there is little to be appre hended from the growth of big estates; but with a system of hereditary title the bulk of a man's wealth, and the whole of his landed estate must go to the first born, unless he is to become a titled beggar, and the conservation of these estates is secured as effectually as any law of entail could secure them. These titles, already merging to their doom in older States, can find, no fitting Dlace among the free institutions and liberalising tendencies of colonial communities, and if the Government of Victoria is true to the people of that colony, and true, in a wider sense, to the whole Colonial Empire, it will make the Colonial Office ring with remonstrances against the attempt to graft upon the vigorous youog tree of colonial nationality a worn-out usage that has brought untoldsufferiog and sorrow upon millions of people, The first duty of the Legislature of this colony upon next assembling, will be to intimate to the Home Government that any attempt to repeat the experiment' upon New Zea land soil would be in the highest degree distasteful to the people, and would meet with tbe active opposition of the Government of the colony. The question is momentous enough in its influence upon the future of these young countries to make it the battle cry on every hustings, from end to end of the land, Mr W. J. Clark's personal claims to the honour that has been bestowed upon him we need not stop to discus 3. He became heir to a vast estate accumulated by grinding parsimony, and it is bare justice to him toeay that hehasexhibitedaliberalityin his use of it that was hardly to be expected from the associatisns which must have surrounded his early training, He has been a liberal patron of the art*, is popular at the Clubs, and has given generously to various public objects. Beyond tbat he is a nonentity,'and his claim to the title rests solely in the power tbat lies in the posses*

aion of landed wealth. No more unfortu nato ohoico could havo been mado for the exercise .'of tho prerogative and probably no Secretaty of State of more brilliant paits thun Earl Kimberley, or more iv sympathy with the spirit of colonial thought, would havo committed bo gross a blunder, We can only trust now that Mr Clark will riso to something like greatness and decline tho misplacod honour. And whether he dotis so or not, _ that the Legislative Assembly of Victoria will shew itself equal to the task of grappling effectually with what will be re garded by every man who gives the matter his serioaa attention as a grave crisis in colonial history,

The handball match between Mr Keenao, of Sj dney, and Mr Murphy will be played on thb 23rd of the ensuing month at Gleeson's ball court. This match is antici pated with much interest by persons fond of tho game, We loam that Mr Koenan is already on the passage to Auckland. The stakes aro £100 a side. Both men have numerous b»ckorp, aro triod players, and woll matched. Tho contest, therefore, is likely to bo very close.

The Fort Albort Show, one of the most popular ot rural gatherings, takes placo in February. In the preliminary advertiso ment in ouc columns tho time was mis printed July. The Show affords tho manu facturers and vondon of agricultural im plements a lirst-rato chanco of bringing their ware* undtr tho notice of the Northern sottlers.

Tho Rev. C. Carter is to conclude his lec turos upon " Annihilation" to-morrow, with a diseourso on tho subject. " Jesus Christ came into the world to seek and to save that which was lost."

Edward Leed, a deserter from lI.M. ship Nelson, who has been remanded fiom wee < to week for nearly three mo»ths, was again brought up, and cominittvd togjol until he can be handed over to the first of H.M. ships which shall como into tho Auckland waters. The poor fellow seemed astonished, but resigned to what ho considered a hard fate.

On tho back pago of this istua tho list of weights for the Auckland Cup ami tho acceptances of the Takapuna r*cos appear. Tin Whilllor {Bst 21b,) and Nousense (7at) have been omitted from tho Auckland Cup, whllo Prim and Bundoora have bo:n scratched for the samo event.

" Patience " was repeated at the Opera House last night beforo a largo audience and wa» thoroughly appreciated. Pattonce, Lady Jane, and Bunthorno had to appear to repeated calls. To-night the opora will be given for the last time and will give place on Monday to "Billcc Taylor," per formed for the iiist time in this city. Mr MoCallum has brought with him for tho production magnificent scenery and effects executed by Mr Gcorga Gordon. The tea son will bo cut short, owing to (he pro oncogcinent of the Opera Hous:, tho com pany leaving for tho South next Thursday, Mr Howard vornon will afford tho admirers of his admirable portraitures of tho Tam bour Major and Bunthorno a chance of testifying their appreciation in a substantial way at a complimentiry benefit on Wed nesday next.

A man named Henry Rowland* was charged at the Police Court, this moruiug, with disorderly conduct last night in sea field Viow. The wan, it appears, was mad drunk, and threw his coat and watch away, burst into tho Queen's Hotel, smashed threo or four chairs, and cawed quito a consternation amsng tho inmites of the hotel. He was put out ef the house and ran towards Soafield Viow, and there com mencod bis antics by rushing into oae house and then another. Fortunntely, Constable Dews was on the spot, and on seeing tho constable, prisoner w;u imme diately cowed, but did not surrender with out an effort to escape. His head being wrong, hia logs refused their oflice, and, terror stricken, he was arrested by the con stable and brought to justice.

At tho meeting of tho Freich Literary Soi iet.r this evening Mr John Sinclair is to lecture on "Tho VVaitakerel Falls," and Mr Casgrave to read an essay,

Sunday services at the Auckland places of worship are duly announced in the usual column. Anniversary eermona will be p cached in the Gratton Read Wcs'eyan Church, In aid of the snnday-ichool, by the Revs. J. Robertson and A. Rout. An after noon address will be delivered by the Rev. W. J. Watkio, Special evening discourses at St. Mathew's and_ Sc, Paul's—Rev. C. M. Nelson, M, A., will deliver a eermon on " Ridicule, and The Dread of It." < horal Hall, Mr Spurgeon. Atlien;oum (Newton Kirk), Dr.- Wallis, "The Rig Veda and Brahminism." Abbott's Opera llouse, Mr George A. Browp, " Closing Days of Gen tile Rule." Evening forvico at tho Theatre at 8 p.m.

To tho Editor: Sir,—Kindly allow the following in your valuable paper :—I went to tho Post Office on Monday for Home letters, rfceivo I one ; went on Thursday, asked for papers, was told there were none; weDt on Friday morning, saw Mr George Abercrombie, who, with bis attention a»d courtesy, gave me seven letters, eigkt news papers, and one book, for which I wish publicly to thank him. Is this a proper state of affairs ? I should say not, and I hope for the future those junior assistants who have tho sorting of tho letters will pay more attontion to tho demands of their cm. players.—Yours truly, John Robiuson. A correspondent, "P.8.P.," snugcats that tho working shopmen who are bohind counters, and others similarly employed from 8 o'clock on Monday morning until 11 and 12 on Saturday night should have an opportutity of viewing Mr McKclne's gifts to tho citizens by having tho Muaoum opened on Sunday afternoons for a few hours, the privilogo now buing granted in three-fourths of the large cities in tho colo nies. Our correspondent adds : "It is time we left off straining at gnats and swallowing camels. What but good and comfort has resulted from tho opening of tho Free Library on Sundays, and what harm can accrue by having warks of art open to viuw. " P.B.P. " concludes that the ques tion of cxpeneo is a mere hum, and hns already been offered to be met. How much longer will the the wonting men submit to such narrow-minded, dog-in-the-manger dictation 1

Some time ago it was announced that tho Misses Edger had been appointed (o the position of Lady Principal and Assistant Mistress to the Helson Girls' College. Miss Lilian Edger io view of another engagement, involving settlemcut for life, has resigned the appointment. Wo have much pleasure In learning that at a meet ing of tho Govtrnors yesterday, Miss H, S. Milne, a lady connected with Auckland, has been appointed in her place. Miss Milne, who arrived here a early three years ago, was educated and trained for her work by Miss Bcale, ot the Cheltenham College for Ladies. Two years ago sbc was induced to go to Nelson to superintend tho educa tion of tho children of a gentleman, with the privilege of associating a few others, All her pupils go with her to the College.

A Press Association telegram from "Wel lington says :—" A despatch from tho Secretary for the Colonies state that the petition to the Queen, from tho Senate of tho New Zealand University, asking for power to confer degrees in science, had been presented to Her Majesty, together with the Ministerial recommendation in favour of it, and tho Queen had been pleased graciously to grant the petition. Lord Kimberley, however, points out that the letters patent cannot be prepared until the local Legislature has modified or repealed the flow Zealand University Act of 1875. It may ba men tioned that, until this Act is modified or repealed, the letters patent are useless." The explanation of tho above teleerarn is this. By th« University Act of 1874 the Senate was empowered to grant degrees in '•Art*, Law, Science, Medicine, and Music." This clause was repealed by tho short Act of 1875 tho powers of the Senate were limited to granting degrees in arts, law, medicine, and nnmc, science being omitted. Hence before they can moke use of their new privileges, just granted by Her Majesty, the last-named Act must be amended.

Mrs Revitt's annual concert will be neld in the Choral Hall on Monday evening next The programme is full ol buds of promise, which bid fair to blossom forth to the intense satisfaction of every porson who may be present in the hall on the evening noted. Mrs Kevitt has secured tho assist ance of Mr Gordon Gooch and Professor Swallow, the able exponents of music and song. The former gentleman will sing two of his most approved non»B, representa tive of the sea and land, and Professor Swallow will perform solos and accom paniments, Mrs Bevitt will sing "The Message," and the pretty serenade, "Chantez Toujours," (accompaniment;: harp, piano, and violin), A number of Mrs Kcvitt's advanced pupils wi'l lender solos and select pieces. Mrs Macready will ting 11 Bid Me Discourse" (Bishop), and other songs will be given by Mi-sea Harding and Tapper, also by Messrs Edwards and Brook,' An excellent musical treat, there fore, is in store for lovers of high-class music and sweet song.

A pontifical High Mass will be celebrated i by Bishop Luck in St. Patrick's Cathedral / to-moirow morning at 11 o'clock; and will proach at Vespers at 7 in the evening.

Tho incumbent of St. Matthew's will proach a sermon to-morrow evening on "'Faith and Works." Its scope, so far as wo have learned, will be that the truth lies in a combination of the two, showing that ci'hcr ia its baldness is the doctrine of an unevenly-balanced mind.

The claim made by Mr Robert Graham on,the JNew Prince Imperial Comjjany was amicably settled yesterday on tho follow ing terms—£l,ooo has been given by tho company for the right to mine, £100 per aunum is to be paid by way of rent ol surface allotments required, £100 back rent, and £100 first year's rent in advance to be paid immediately.

Mr H. N. Smith's horse St, Swithln, which has bien entered for the Takapuna Steeplechase, was omitted from the Hat of entries published on our fourth page.

The mission schooner Southern Cross arrived in harbour yesterday alteruoon, after a four months' cruise in Norfolk, New Hebrides, and Solomon Islands. News brought by tho vessel is of little importance, everything being very quiet at tho various placos visited. Bishop Selwyn remains at tbe Solomons for six montbs.and Mr Penny was to stay there for about fourteen weoks after tho Cross left. Tho Rev Mr Palmer was to ro main two months at Bank's Island and "tho Rev Mr Britten at New Hobrides for ton woeks, Particulars of the voyage appear in tho shipping column,

To-morrow afternoon at throo o'clock, weather permitting, tne customary weekly service will take place on Mount Eden, whoa Mr Goodacrc is expected Io give an address,

The usual fortnightly meeting of the City Schools Committee was held lust evening. Theic wero present—Messrs Schmidt {in tho chair), Thwaitos, Knight, and Mc iviuntgr. A letter waatrcad from tho Board grautiug Miss Swan loive of atisenco and accepting her resignation. In response to an application from Mr Harrison it was agreed to allow tho uso of the Boresford strcot ichool-room for a concert in aid of thu library found on NoYombor 23id. On the motion of Mr McMaster it was decided to forward a lottor to tho Board of Educa tion, drawing attention to the previous recommendation of the committee with reference to school playgrounds. This was all the biuiueas.

Tho robbery caio in connection with the staamsr Wellington is assuming a rather serious aspect. Another man, namad Geo. Dean, belonging to that vessel, was arrested this morninjj, and he makes the sixth charged with having been concerned iv tho disappearance of tbe jewellery, yaluod at £200. The police believed it possible that tho missing jewel lery dad boen dropped over board while the Wellington was alongside the Queen-street wharf, and accordingly the services of a diver wore secured and. search made in tho vicinity where tho steamer was berthed at time ot tho robbory. These efforts proved fruitless, however. Tho cbarga againit Dean is reported in our Police Court news.

Tho oighth anniversary of tho Onchunga Branch of tbe 11 A.C.B. Society will be celebrated on Wcduesday evening, the 22nd inst., in St. Mary's Hall by a grand conceit and ball. No efforts are (pared by the committee to make the celebration a succors. Tho concert, consisting of instru mental and vocal music, and including ninoni* tbc performers some of the leading amateurd of Auckland, promises to be a regular treat for tho music-loriog portion of tho Onchunga public. The music fur the ball will bo supplied by Bandmaster Morric, and tbat iv itiolf is a guarantee that tho tcrpbiohoreau or second (ait of tho celebra tion will be in accord with tho high charac ter ot the first part, and also prove a strong hcu co of attraction, The exertions of the comaiittco thoutd be crowned with a bumper house, for theao gentlemen have with great pains succeeded in securing a stall' of singers and iLstruinental peiformera of a very high order ot merit,

Tho "evening concert" which is to ba given in the Choral Hall on Thursday next by Mr Gordon Gooch'g private pupils and class members (prior to (that gentleman's deparluro for Melbourne) promises to be of a highly agreeable character. Nothing more attractive ia the nature of a musical programme has bcnn advertised for moetbs past, while the weil-known repute of tho conductor affords cvory guarantee for excellence of execution. The first part con sists of two put songs, a duet by Mrs Stevens ami Mr Gooch, and solo contribu tions by Miss Annie Hargrave, Miss Tapper, Miss McMillan, Mr Gooch him self, and Messrs S. Kcesiug, Kdmistoa, and Jennings. Tbe second portion is entirely composed ot tho choicest selections from Balfe's melodious opera "The Bohemian Girl," which the class members have had in rehearsal fully six months. Mr Gooch well merits tho honour which lies been conferred upon him in being engaged by the committee of tho Molbournc Musical Festival to sing at their concert. Wo i>rc not at liberty to state terms, but it may be mentioned that they are remarkably good —showiug pretty conclusively in what high estimation Mr Uooch is bold "on tho other side." As many people hsivo been anxiously enquiring if ho intends to return hero, it will be reassuring for them to loam that he has decided to resume his classes at tho beginning of February next.

His Honor Judge Macdonald fat to-day in bis capacity as ot District Court judge for the purpose of hearing tho argume n t in aii application by the City Council for an injunction to restrain the Auckland Manure and Tallow Manufacturing Com pany from proceeding with the erection of (heir factory at the Western Springs, on tho grounds that the springs would bo contaminated thereby, to the detriment of tho public health. Mr Cotter applied for tho injunction on behalf of tho Corpora tion, and Mr £. Hcsketb. appeared for the defendants to oppose tbc application. Scctioo 25 of the District Court Act, 1858, gives to the District Court Judge daring the absence of the Supremo Court, tbe powers possessed by ilia Supreme Court, and the question arose, if His Honor could grant an in junction whether or not an action had boen first commenced in the Supreme Court. Mr Cotter contended that he could as he was not necessarily bound by rules which tho Supreme Court judgoi created for their own guidance, and Mr Heskoth submitted that he could not—tbat he was amenable to tho said rules, and that as a judge of the Supreme Court could not grant an injunc tion except action had been previously initiated in the Court, neither oould a Dis trict Court judgo sitting by virtue of tho powers ve»tijd in him through tho Act of 1858. Arguments on both sides were heard, and as tho pain point in dispute bore upon the formation of the land on cither side of the creek, it was agreed that Judge Mc- Donald should vint tho proposed site before giving a dici-iou in tbc matter.

Since Mr Bryco's return from Waikato the next step in the dealings of the Govern ment with tno Kingites has been under the consideration of the Cabinet. Tho resnlt is that the Native Minister addressed a letter to Wahanui. The contents of this document aro understood to bo a distinct re-iteration of Mr Bryce's assertion at Whatiwhatihoe that Tawhiao will not be recognised in any other respect than as the leading chief, and warning Wahanni that the Govern ment will not permit the closing of the country against public works, nor allow the shelterinc; of murderers. Native land owners desiring to ecll will also be sustained in doing so. Mr Butler vvas entrusted with tho delivery of this letter, but on arrival at Whatiwnatihoe 'he was informed by Tawhiao that Wahanui bad gorje to Mokau, in consequence of his sister's death there. Mr Butler would bave followed, but Tawhiao said it would be unsafe, as Te Kooti, since Winiata's capture, had threat ened the life of any European or balf-caste venturing into the country. The letter •was therefore sent after Wahanui by a native messenger. Mr Bryce has sines intimated to Tawhiao that Ie Kooti will not be allowed to render travelling unsafe in the country. The Kingites on their part have not been inactive. After Tawhiao's refusal a meeting was held, when it was resolved to maintain tho king, though a proposition that all landowners should transfer their lands to Tawhiao was opposed by Wahanui and rejected, it was agreod, however, to to summon a meeting of all the chiefs who have hitherto supported tbo king move ment, to consider what steps shall be taken to put the movement on a firmer basis. Messengers oavo been des patched to Wanganui and other places to summon the • chief". Wahanui re pudiates the responsibility cast upon him by Mr Bryco for the failure of the negotia tions, He says TawhUo is of age and can judge for himself. We also learn from a gentleman who haß just returned from tho Waikato that the " Herald's " insinuation, that Wahanui's expedition to Mokan was undertaken merely to avoid Mr Btyce's missive, is'nntrue, Wahanui has remaiced quietly waitiDg at Wkatiwhatcihue for any further overture by the Government, until the death of his sister called him away, and he only left a day or two ago.

The return of deaths in the Borough (17) for the last month recorded by the Regie* trar-General at 6.99(in tho 1000 of popula tion) should doubtless read 0.99. Jho Town Clerk has communicated with the Kegistrar-General to have tho samo publicly corrected.

Among the oil paintinga to bo sold by Mr Arthur on Tuesday, special attention is called t6 thb following ;—Sheep and com panion picture GOatSj by Norweign ; Martyrdom, of St. Sebastian, after Guido, the original of which is now in the Auck land Ait Gallery; "The Dead Christ," Francia; " Dignity and Imprudence,1' after Lnndseer; &c. The oleographs nre also (many of them) of a superior class,

CABLEGRAMS.

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"BARON MACLKaSY'S TRAVELS."

LONDON, Wovemberl7, 5,20p.m,

Tho Czar has undertaken to defray the expense of publishing "Baron Maclcasy's Travels."

MEMORIAL TO DR. PDSEY,

It has been decided to raise £50,000 for the erection of a memorial to Dr. Pusoy, THE CONSERVATIVE LEADER-

SHIP,

The Bight Hon, Richard Asheton Cross will lead the Opposition in the House of Commons during to absence of Sir Stafford Northcote.

FBENCE ECONOMY.

M. Leon Say is insisting that the French finances demand rigid economy.

ENGLAND AND TURKEY,

LONDON, November 16,

Lord Grnnvillo has (irmly reiterated his refusal to allow an Ottoman commission to interfere in Egypt.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN LOAN.

Tenders are invited for a loan of £1,000,000, bearing interest at tho rate of four per cent,, for the South Australian Government.

MAILS DELIVERED.

LONDON, November 16.

The homeward mails, via San Francisco which left Auckland on October 10, and the Australian mails, via Maples, per the Orient steamship Cotopaxi, which left Mel bourne on uctob:r 11, were delivered hero to-day. The P. and O. steimship Indus arrived at Plymouth to-day. fr

AUSTRALIAN.

(Rccoived November 18th, 1.45 p.m.) CHUKCH GOHGRBSS. MELBOURNE, this day. The Congress of the Church of England, which has been sitting here since Tuesday last, has been closed. THE WRECKED STEADIER. Private telegrams report that 600 tons of cargo, partly in gocd condition, have been saved f om tbo wiock of the steamer Gulf of Findland at Jebbul Zoogur in tho Bed Sea.

ADELAIDE, tbis day, Tho South Australian Parliament has been prorogued to February 6th next.

POLITICAL CRISIS IN NEW SOUTH

WALKS.

SYDNEY, November 17. Nothing further has transpired regarding tho political crisis. Sir Ilesry Parkos left town tbis morning to see Lord Loftus at His Excellency's country seat.

EARTHQUAKE IN VICTORIA.

MELBOURNE, November 17.

A shock of earthquake was folt over the greater portion of this colony last night,

COMMERCIAL.

ADELAIDE, Boveruber 17.

Wheat has fallen to it lid. Tho market ii quiet, and no buiineas is doing. Town flour is quoted at £12 15s per ton, and country brands at £11 7s Cd. Pricts, how ever, aro nominal.

SYD.VEV, November 15,

New Zealand wheat has declined 4d per bushel during the week, and is now quoted at 5i 4*l. Hew Zealand oats have fallen to 3s Id, and maize to 4s sd, The Sugar Company's No, 1 pieces remain at £35 per ttn.

KAURI IN MELBOURNE,

MELBOURNE, November 17.

Messrs C. S. Ross and Co., of this city, sold a cargo of kauri timber, ex Alcestis, by auction to-day, and tho following average prices por 100 feet super:-Mown log., 16j 9 1; sawn flitches, 17s Gd ; sawn boards, 1-inch, 20s; sawn boards, H-inch to 3-inch, 20s. At per 100 feet lineal:—T. and G. flooring, 6x|, 9s9d; T. and G. flooring, 4 x 1 h 9a Gd ; T. and G. flooring, 4xl, 6s Gd. The market is dull.

PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONVERT.

The Auckland Philharmonic Society's filth coacert took placo lnet night in the Theatre Royal, under the direction of its energetic and painstaking conductor, Professor F, O. Ciullhu. In more than one respect tho promoters have reason to congratulate them selves upon its success. There was a capital attendance ia | all parts of the house, and tho programme was gono through with a resoluteness of spirit, and a degree of executive skill on the part of tbe per formers (both vocal and instrumental), tbat speak well for their training, and the ability ot their master. Indeed, Profo gor Calltiau in an unobtrusive way, i« doing a real service to art. Be is rapidly diffusing a tustc ler music amongst the working elates of the community, aad bis talent is shewn by the efl'cctiie results he obtains from tho ma'erial placed under his hands. It is safe to assert that fully two-thiida of his pupils have received til their musical education—down to tbo first rudiments— from him, and the Society i«, therefore, the outcome of his labours. It has attained so creditable a degree of musical proficiency that oac m »y conhdently pi edict for it a suc cessful career under its present manage ment. The choir last night comprised 31 voices (viz., 17 female and 14 male), and before the finish'of the concert there were 29 instrumentalists, ot whom 7 were young ladies. Tho most agreeable of tho solo numbers worn Border's "La Soour dcs llossignols" ("Tho Sister of the Nlghtln gales ), and the operatic selection " Souods so Joyful" ("Sdnnambula"), by Miss Gribblc. Under Professor Cailliau's careful tuition this lady has developed into a > vocalist of great promise. She has a con tralto voice of sweet timbre and fine com pass. The lady received an unmistakable encore in each cas°, and was tho recipient of a floral offering for her rendering of tho operatic morccau. Miss Campbell's pianoforte solos—"Nelson" and "En Avant" (the latter with orchestral accom paniment) were nicoly rendered, while Mr Boyle, by his singing of "Friend «f the Bravo" nbowed that he has appreciably improved. M. Villeval'n vocal contribution, '• Voila p nirquoi mr b. Cheveux ont B'anchi" ("That is wliy.my hair has whitened") was given in character, and brought down the ''house." The music was composed by Professor Caillcau. Mrs JKvitt sang " The SweotGuitar" (Balfe),iMiss Marson, " Tbe Sorrow of the Heart " (Balfe), Mr Lcedhsm, very pleasingly, " Tho Bugler " (Pinsuti), and "Pleam-e Invites us" (La Traviata), and Mr Bartley a selection from " Fra Diavolo." The concerted mem« bers were as follows: —Overture, "La Cam« vane " (Monsigny), orchestra j chorus " Sur la Mcr " (Mendelssohn). Society ; chorus (female voices), "The Dance Invites Us " (Gounod), Society; chorus (male voices), " Prophetic Oracle" (Bellini), Society; overture, "La Souveraine" (Hermann), orchestra; chorus, "Fairest Flower" (bellini), Society; ." Cocaselrie Coloniale" Foolish Fantasia (Whlkufg'rr), oiclioatra, twenty-five violins; cantata ("God Save the Queen"), with solo, duet, and trio, by Miss Gribble, Mrs Sims.Messrs Wright and Lcedham, There was a cer'aim amount of irresolution and hesitancy in the execution of tl c opening pieces, but as tho concert proceeded tho* singers shewed more spirit andagrettfcpiomptitudoof attack.

The complimentary entertainment to Mr Barry, Elocutiou Master, on Tuesday even ing next, promises to be a great success. It will consist of two scenes from the Merchant of Venice, in character, in which Mesßrs F. G. Laurie, C. D. Robertson, W. Lawrence, R. S. Barry, G. W. Lawrence; will aso cake part. Tho musical portion of tho programme includes the names of Miss Tapper, Mrs Stevenson, and ether lady amateurs. Messrs J. Hanna, P. A. Edmisten, J. Edwards, and Mr Gordon Gooch will also assiet, • Tickets arfeto be had at W. Blears,. Bookseller, *

THE TOUR OF THE AUCK LAND CRICKETERS.

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NAPIER, this day. Thk steamer arrived at Gisborne'Jaat night, but the cricketers were unable to land, She reached Napier this morning. Soon after leaving Auckland a meeting of the team waa held, when W. W. Robinson was elected captain, on the motion of Dufaur, seconded by Tcstro. The election appears to have given satisfaction, while Kobinson is fully satisfied that hia men will give a good account of themselves. We had a fine weathor passage till iv the Bay of Plenty, when we had rather a rough time till rounding the East Gape. The majority of the team bowed to circura stances, and sought the seclusion that a cabin grants. Amcil was very bad, and made his appearance for the first time yesterday, when we were entering Gisborne. He had nothing to cat but a plate of Btraw berries and two oranges since we left; he looks quite toathotic already. The steward hopes to get a sunflower and rose leaves for bin at Wellington. Gill, Stafford, and Dufaur say that sea sickness is a splendid cure for near-sightedness. The irrepressible Percy rose to sec White Island at 4 p.m. yesterday, and there ordnred and drank a glass of salt water. The steward was astonished at Blair's capacity for roast beef. He says he will got a drove of bullocks on board at mpier. Blair hopes so. Buckland is immensely popular, and enjoys himself wonderfully between intetvals of s'ekneas. He brought a wonderful pair of glasses with him with which ho sees whales all tho way down. Gardiner is tho most exemplary man in the team. Mrs G. is on board, consequently he is wonderfully quiet, and.wants the captain to ttart a Sunday-school, or lend him deck quoits, iv the uso of which ho is an adept. Barton bas been miaainc! frequently from tho deck; ho was very bad after leaving. Yatep, Robinson, O'Brien, an-1 Lankham are all oft' colour. Eating is with them the most disgusting of carnal plea sure*. Tes'ro, Gill.andCardincrarctheonly men who have not been touched with tho prevailing malady. Buckland is very much afraid ho will get thin, and has decided to exist on double extra stout, roast beef, and apple dumping on the passage Mr J. Phillips, a ion of tho Town Clerk, and Mr Thomas of the Supreme Court, son of Captain Thomas, are on their way south for a month's holiday. They intend to do Wakatipu Lakes. Mr Johnston (South British), and Mr Gilbcrd (Union Oil Com. pany),aro also travelling South on business connected with their firms.

THE MACKELVIE GIFT.

THE four paintings which have just arrived from England, the gift of Mr Mackclvie to the citizens of Auckland, were hung ia the Museum yestorday. The available wall space is now quito taken up, and by no scheming or rearrangement can room bo found for any more that may bo sent «?,■ Of the ptcsent four pictures three are un questionably the most valuable that have ever been scon in Auckland; and they would do honour to any collection. The good fortune of Auckland in securing them, and securing them by gift, will therefore bo appreciated. Two of them are by Guide Kcm, a ce.'ebrated painter of the Bologneso school, who was born in 1575, and died in 1642. He was a prolifis ariisi-, and us pictures ore numerous. Among his beat productions are — "Crucifixion of St, Peter," in the Vatican at Homo; "Cruci fixion of Christ," in the church of St, Lorenzo, in Lucina, lloruo; and the famous, "Portrait of Beatrice Conci," wbich is described as otto of the most in teresting paintings in ltorce. His greatest work is, however, a painting of " Aurora " in fresco, on the roof of the Rospigliosi Palace, 'lhe most important oae by Guido, given by Mr Mackelvie, represents the martyrdom of St. Sebastian. It formed part of the famous Hamilton collec tion just dispersed nndcr the auctioneer's hammer, and was numbered 764 ia the tale catalogue. It is a largo picture, the three-quarter length of the saiat being larger th»n life. The figure is almost nude, standing with the hands bounl hobind the back, exhibiting by its position the sense of pain caused by a dart which has just entered the lett side bolow the iibc Ths head is la'ge, tho features handsomo, and on them can be perceived 'two expressions—one of suffering, coupled with unc of resignation. The background is dark, almost black, with age, and its component parts cannot readily be made out. The picture is in good condition, though in several small places the paint is peeltDg off. The other work of Guido is mnch smaller. It was numbered 713 in tho Hamilton sale catalogue. It Is a puioly conventional picture, also of a religious character, repre senting the infant Christ asleep on a crosß. The rjgbt band of the cbi'd, a fat one quite naked, supports its head, and at its left eido lies a largo iron nail. The fore shortening of tho figure, especially in regard, to its shoulders and heal, soems defective

Tho largest picture of the four is also one by an "old mastor"— Pontormo. ltdepicts " J»s?ph receiving his brethren," and bore the number 368 in the catalogue of the Hamilton sale, Tde dimensions arc about 7 feet by 5 feet, and tho figures, of which thcie are more than a dozen, are about life-size. Tbi« ag»ln is conventional, iv so far as no attempt was made by tbe artist to avoid glirinj; anachronisms; but this is only saying that he followed, tho invariable custom of his day. Antiquities were not then a strong point with painters; and the history of costumed, etc., was a neglected study. Henpn some of the dresßes in this picture arc cuiious. Jo;eph is seated on a rsised throne overshadowed by a canopy, extending his right hand to' his brothers, who arc aporoaching with haste from the loft, Behind them are some tall buildings and a peep of landscape, in which a hill and a few poplars are tolicc able. Joseph's costume would ap pear to bo Turkish in character; tho two eoldcrs, one on either side oE the state-chair, aro iv medicoval armour; while tbe Jewish shepherds are much too heavily clothed to be comfortable in 110 hot Egyp tian climate, Several sacks of corn fill up the foiegronnd on tho left. The anachron isms are but slight blemishes to the picture as such. The effect of tho whole is vigorous and lively. No matter how the figures aro dressed, they are animated, and move. Iv common with the other two " old masters," this one is admirably toned, and is not too dark in the background. The frames of all thioo aro evidently those that surrouuded them when adorning the walls of the Hamilton Palace.

Tho last picture is a modern one, dated 1872. It is apparently an Italian lake scene. Ou the left in middle distance are buildings, a cliff standing up just in tbo rear ;on the right are hills with ruins; the foreground is taken up with the lake, whee surface is slightly ruffled with the breeze. A few boats lend animation and lite. The sky is very light in colour, and is crossed horizontally by stratus clouds. It forms a well-balanced and pleasinc picture. Tho aitst is G. C, Stanfield,

ENGLISH CRICKETERS IN VICTORIA.

[KEUTEIt'S CABLKGHAMS.]

MELBOURNE, Kovembor 17. The Hon. Ivo Bligh's English Eleven com menced a match to-day against an. eleven of Victoria. The weather waa very fino and favourable for'iha match. A large number of spectators visited the ground during the day, great interest being taken in the con test. The Englishmen wont first to the wickets, and remained in until late in the afternoon, when the last wicket fell for a total of 273.

The following ate the scores :—G. B. Studd, b, 1; Bates, c, 44; C, T. Studd, b, 56; Bailow, b, 44; A. G. Steele, b, 2; Barnes, c, 8; W. W. Read, b, 1; E. ]?. S. Tylecote, st, 37; 0. F. H. Leslie, n. 0., 57 ; G. F. Vernon, b, 9; Morley, b, 10. Extras, 4. Total, 273. At the cricket match to-day, tho Eloven of Victoria, who commenced their first innings lata in the afternoon, had lost two wickets, when the stumps were drawn for tho day, for 16 runs.

AN ADVENTURE ON THE TOPUNI.

Mil It. Nicholson, of the Topuni SaW

mill, Port Albert, sends ua tho following

characteristically-worded account of an ad'

venture that recently befell him on tho

Topuni river, and which nearly cost him his

life : -

" On '.Thursday, the 9th inst., I took

a trip up the Topuni for the pur

pose of seeing our bushmen and bosh,

After paying my visit I started on the

homeward journey, and now my troubles began, for 1 hod gone out in a veiy nairow and short punt, a little larger than a coflin,

and not so broad, so that if not b .Lmced to

a nicety she would topple over. Just when I had gained mid-stieam with her, the ' strumpat wind look the billows by their tops'rather roughly, and, in spite of my efforts the wind soon had the punt broad side on. In the hurry of righting the frail craft I lost an oar, and while trjiug to recover it;, lost the other, and thus was left at the mercy of the wind and waves. Before one could count four, I w&s in the turbulent waters, and now my struggle began and a long one I had, as I was a long way from shore, and I verily thought I should be drowned, I had hold of the gunwale with one hand and the other ready lor any emergency, for she turned very quickly and easily, and the furious waves buffeted me so powerfully that before I could recover the breatti the exertion ot meeting one had lost me, another would come and almost suffocate me. It struck me whilst in tuisprcdicament that I should be safer at the atern of the punt, and at last I managed to placo myself thero and to lie down with my breast to the boat, balancing myself as be-it 1 could in order to counteract the motion of the tub under me. At this juncture two rolling waves over whelmed me, and I despaired of life. Yet at this nick of time (for I was under water) my too touched the muddy bottom of the river, and I was saved, ' Thanks to God for his kind guardian nngel!' However, my troubles were not yet over, fur when I landed on the mud swamp my knees we>e too weak to bear me up, and I fell. How to get up I did not know, but as luck would have it, a emill tree lent its aid, and al though I was dizzy, and the noise in my ears so confused me that I scarcely knew my way, still, by dint of painful, ploddirjg cli'ort, I managed to get opposite the mill, and G. Partridge, with his strong aims, soon had me over tho river, when I was carried to the house, and thanks to the un remitting exerlious of my faviour, was gradually restored to warmth and soma slight degree of strength. lam mw much better, and hope to be enabled coon to resume my ordiuaty avoca ions."

SCINTILLATI ONS.

Historical: The first round dance origi ated with Adam when lie sat down on a hornet.

A wish: Fenderson says he wishes he was a rumour, for rumour soon gains currency, nod that he has never been able to do.

If anybody ever longs to be a millionaire it is the youth who treats his girl to soda water and then finds ho has mistaken a button in his pocket for sixpence.

Sidney Taiwbaoga yesterday waited on the Native Minister re thenetv £and Com pany. Mr Bryce said he approved of ttie idea, and had embodied it in the Native Reserves Bill, but doubted if the natives would avail thcmselvea of it.

Mr J»hn lundon intends to contest the Mayoralty of Onehunga.

Boose, Wanganui c«rter, who was struck by a tellaw emploj 6, named Thomas, on the head with a pick, iv a quarrel on Saturday, died. Thomas will bo charged with mur der.

Elder Brownley has returned from a Mormon mission ia tbe South, He says the Utago SiOtchmcn gave him a fair hear ing. A public meeting is to be called in Duncdin to protest against the removal of Mr Caldwell, gaoler, to Auckland. If Mr Caldwell works the prisoners as well as he works the oracle with the public, his gaol should be a model.

Mr James Me-Andrew addressed his con stituents last night at Port Chalmers, and obtained a vote of conlidence. Afterwards a number of his constituents presented him with a god watch. The Jews in Jerusol'm observed the anniversary of the destruction of the Temple this year as a fat.

The Auckland Harbour Board have ordered, through Messrs E. Porter aud Co., a new Pricstinan's steam dredge, capable of lifting two tons of. silt in the bucket at each lift, and of dr( dgitg to the depth of 40 feet below water level, raising SOO tins of silt in a day of ten working hours, and requiring only one man to work it.

The .Auckland and Thames representa tives (including the Carbine Champion) ic turn ou Monday in the e.s. Rotorua.

Besides the pxtures which were hung in the Museum yesterday Mr Mackelvie bas sent a number of curio? for the Museum, including a stone tomahawk from Ottaway county, Virginia, U.S.A., fluor spar marbles, bionze articles from the Swiss lake dwellings.

POLIC E COURT.—This day.

(Before J. K. Macdonald, Esq., X.M)

Dktu«k«nne6S.—Four persons were punished lor thlß offence.

bisoKDMu.Y.—Cflarka Rowland was oharged with disorderly coartuot In Seafield Vlbw, to the terror of the residents Cavstabla Dews ex plained thot prisoner walked Into the Qneen'u Hotel and oraieJ a Rroaidlstutbanoa, breaking a nnmber of thing* — Fined 20' and o

Lament of JiswEiXERY.-Georgo Dorm was charged with being conoorned in tho robbery of jowellory, valuo £2uf), the property of Mandus Scott, on board tho Wellington, while on her paßsage from Taranaki to Auckland on tho Ith lost.—On tho application of Sergeant White, the caso wns remand until Friday next.

Alleged Embezzlksient. — Isaac Wilson again appeared in answer to a ohargo of em bezzling tho sum of £20 in connection with a business partnership during tho Inst six months. —Superintondant Thomson said ho had received a telegram from Sorg.-Major Pardy.nnd judging from the telegram tho ollbnce was more serious than »t first supposed. He would ask that prisoner be romanded to New Plymouth,—Mr Theo. Cooper strongly objected, as if sent for trial prisoner could not bo tried until May next. —Remanded to Taranaki.'

Summons Cases. — Henry Schumakcr, 'bus proprietor, was oharged with refusing to move forward when requested to do so at the Short laud-street corner, on tho 11th inst. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined 10s and costs.— William Mackay was charged with driving at a dangerous paeo round the corner of Victoria and Quoon streets, on tho 10th inst. Fined 10s and costs.

George and His Mothek. - Georpto Clarke was charged with failing to contribute towards the support of his mother.—The case was ad journed until Friday next.

A Howdy Travalkh,- Ed word Coin (war rant) win ohargod with a breaoh of tlio Fublio works Aot, by wilful ruisoonduct In a railway carriage, betwoeu Auckland and ICaiparo, on the 2iCHi ot July last.—Prisoner oflarna an ex emanation ;ho oi'Uld not get change; ho wonld piy for ihuguard'scoit.— iamnel Brown. gu;ri on ttio lino, deposed to the oiroumstnnces; prisoner asked for a ticket, which waa supplied, and for whioh he handod a fl ■rln. Tha price was 2d M Prisoner refused to give the extra id; got into the oarrlage, and, when forolble means wore employed, ho gave a £1 note. Afterwards he uUrmud the pastcngers by his Dugilifltioooridnot; and wheu the guard inter fered ha mr.do a violent attaolr upon and tore his coat On reaching the next station ho leaped out of the carriage, not away, and was only ar rested iCßtarday ly Conjtnblo NaughtOD.— Fined 10a and cosls i elso 15s damages. This was all tha busluesF.

SAILING RACES.

A S.ULING eace for £20 a-side, bahveen the 20ft open boats Gertie and Madge, took place this afternoon over the following course :—From the wbarf round tho Daphne mooring.", thence round the buoy off the North Shore sandspit, thenca round the Daphne mooriogs up the harbour, and round tho coal hulk anchored to the west ward of the wharf, and back to wbarf; twice round. Mr E. Mills, starter, scut the boats off shortly before two o'clock. Toe Genie was sailed by Ike Hun^, aud tbe Madoe by W. Matthews. 'Ihe boats went away before a fresh northerly breeze, the Madgo occupying the windward posi tion, Tbe Gertie got the best of the start, and appeared, to gain slightly on her opponent on the run down, rounding the Daphne wbll ahead. Both boats were sailing well, and it was expected the rjee would bo very close. We ara obliged by the lateness of the hour to hod over the re suit till Monday.

A sweepstakes race between tho 16 feet open boats Ely, Spray, Ada, Stuilo, and Lively was proceeding late this afternoon. The Spray was looked upon as the most likely boat, with the Ely close up.

Members of No, 3 Compauy Auckland KinWoluntoora are referred to uir ud>i<rt<sc ment oo'umns for v.ot'cj of Goveriment Inspec tion on Monday night.

We beg to call the attention of our readers to tho salo o£ Kingsland, on the New North Road, which take 3 place at tho auction rooms cifMeßsi-3 Samuel Coohrane and Son, on Monday next at 12 o'clock. Building is pro gressing rapidly in that direction, and on the Eroperty itself several comfortable cottages avo been erected during tho past few months and it ia but a question of a short timo before we may expect to see it well covered with villa residences, and should recommend all <Jo sirous of acquiring a cheerful and liealtby site to attend tho sale on Monday.

TELEGRAMS

[From Oca Own Cobrespokdknt.)

HELEJSSVILLE, this day. Some excitement arose here to-dry O n the non-arrival of the Minnie Casey till the arrival of two boats, in charge of two sailors, containing passengers, including women, children, and maiis. It was sup. posed that tho steamer struck in croßaiDs die Heads. The doubts were, however eet at re.-t by intelligence that she had grounded at high water during the rain close to Babylon Creek, twelve milea off, and will not iloat till this afternoon,

THAMES, this day. PRINCE IMPERIAL JbKEAK*»;NG At the Prince Impjthial breakingdown iia West drive, JNo. i level, the manager got Icwt, specimens eaily this morning Gold still showing ; and only a portion of the reef is stripped and broken. He «■ also got 3cwt of specimens from the leadiog st pc seaward of the break, and rich gold left showing, and only a portion of the reef stripped aud broken. Pisafokb,—The cross-cut from the low tunnel is in 45 feet, but has noc cut the reef, MenarejDow driving on a stringer on the North feide of the drive. This is about 3 inchcs>.wide, and chows gold Btrikt ng towards the main reef. A small head has come in and heaved it, and yesterday it had not again been picked up. The country is a good class for cold The extended tunnel is in 140 ft., and the manager thinks he is sure to cut one reef in SOft, The country is becoming moro ■ settled. A leader a bout 2in. thick was cut a few feet from the face, carrying good mineral. ' " ' Height Smile.—Three slopes in the bock opened up by the late propr'e;ors ara now in progress. The reef is about a foot wide and is looking well. •> The inter mediate level is in 56 feet. The leader is 6 inches wide, showing gold freely. Mineral veins are making their appearance near the floor where fine stpue w»s got a day or two ago. The leading stope is being carried in over this drive. The footwall,leader has not yet been picked up. The low Jevel d lye east, is in 26 feet. The reef Is looking .' well. Ciu.hing.will probably be started next week. The New Columbia is driving east and west on Djxoas reef underneath the old " Papakura levo), and gold is seen pretty freely. Iho manager expects to get good gold whoa undir the old Nil Desperandurn shaft. They have over 600ftj on the line of ' reef, ALBiJß'.iA.—Work in this mine Is at present confined to Dixon's reef, at the \Vhau level. The manager haa started to rise on the function of some Icadeis at a point 50ft. weet of the rise, ia order to meet the west drive at intermediate level aDd have a second pass tor mullock. This west d ive is in 26 feet, and the reef looks well. The eastward drive was stopped when in 25 feet, aud stoping was started. The reof looks well all through. The stope nearest - the rise is on the junction of McLean's and Dixon's, the former 2 ftet, the latter 3 feet wide. Both show gold bieaking. 'Ilia height of the block up from the intermcr mediato to the battery level is 40 feet. Crushing will be started this month. Beucen Pake,—lndri.ingsou.heast in tho cross-cut the manager has met with mother reef about two feet wide, on which ho is now driving. It carries ' a large quantity of minerals, chiefly, antimony. JNorth-west from the cross-cut reef has been driven on 20 feet about a foot wide, showing good minerals,

HAMILTON, tbia day. Charles McSweeney, for violently aßFault ing an old man earned Jobn David by striking him oa tbe head, was brought be fore the Court yesterday, and fined £5, with costs.

CAMBRIDGE, this day.

The Cambridge West School Committee, and settlers generally, are indignant at tha action of Miss A lien writing to the Board o£ Education saying the action takej by the committee was not with her consent,

WELLINGTON, Friday. CHANGES IN GOVERNMENT IN-

SUKANCE STAFF.

Some changes are about to be made in the management of the Government Insurance Department. Mr Hepburn Lyall, Chief Accountant, ia to be appointed Secretary to the Department, and placed in charge of the inside staff, Mr George Thome, Agency t>uperint»nriet, having chjrge of the 'outside staff, |botli beiDg, as heretofore, under the Commimoner, Air M. Luckie. Mr God frry Knight resigns the management of the Industrial branch, which will be combiued with the ordioary department, and cony ducted by Messrs Lyall and Thome as inside and outside managers. Mr God frey Knight retains hii old position as Head -Actuary, and is about to be des patched to Melbourne on an official mission in connection with the department.

WELLINGTON, this day.

NEW PARLIAMENT BONDINGS.

The tender of Mes'M Murdoch and Bose, for tbo alt-rations to Patliamentary Bniid ings, has been accepted at a cost of £9,600. Kcllar and Cunard, illusionists, opened here last night with some success.

CHEISTCtIUaCH, this day. BRUTAL WIFE-BEATING.

At the Magistrate's Court, a farmer' named. George Smith was committed for trial at the Supreme Court for - brutally-, assaulting his wife, who received such : severe iojuri-s that she was insenriblc for Jive hours after the assault, and her life was ' in great danger. She had given her hus band no provocation, whatever. He first, kuo cktd her down, then knocked her head I from one eide to another several times -with nisi fists, and kicked her on the hip—all this too nohvitbstandiug the fact that the.' woman -was in delicate health, '

WESLEYAN DISTKIGT MEETfNG.

Tbe annual fession of the Canterbury -'. Wesleyan Methodist district meeting waa : brought to a close this evening. The statis- ; tioal retura showed there are in the distiict / 48 churches, 30 other preaching places, 17 : ininisterj, 2 Home Mission agents, 88 lay • preacher-, 58 class leaders, 1502 Chntcli memb?r?, with 122 on trial for membership, 220 communicants, 5S Sabbath-schooLJ, '4C6 teachers, 5130 Sunday school scholars, and 13,365 attendants at public wo.-ship. . fig

DUN EDICT, this day. " At iho adjourned meeting ot Sinpcr's -'■■.-■" creditors an offer by the debtor of eijjht shilliuf sin the pound was made. The meet ing by a majority, resolved tbat unless tea • 4 shillings in tho pound be guaranteed by= Monday the debtor be compelled to file, ■

FRACAS IN QUEEN-STREET.

MrC. C. McMillan Horsewhipped.'/-

An exciting incident, about one o'clock to- ■ day, disturbed the usual quietude of Queen- Btreet, and gavo rise to a short-lived : excitement. At the hour named, Mr C. O. McMillan (senior partner in the linn of McArthur and Co.), was walking down the street, and bad reached tia verandah of Mr Knight, fruiterer (at the uppsr corner of ths 'iheatrc Royal block) when he was assailed by a man with a % horsewhip, who proceeded to administer vigorous and resounding blows about Mr McMillan's body. After several sharp cuts, the assailant tripped Mr McMillan up, and he fell on the pavement, " the blows with the riding whip still falling fast and furious on his head aud neck, until ■:■ Mr. T. Phillipps, compositor, rushing in with another passer-by, put a stop to tho affray. It was then ascertained that thu , person who committed the assult' ; was Mr Cornewall, a trader well known at Samoa and through out the South Sea Islands. Upon iitiug, Mr McMillan informed the people standing by that the assault had arisen out of a business transaction con nected with the • island trade, while Mr Cornewall, on receiving back tie whp from Mr Phillip?, wlio had wrenched it from hia hand, remarked that ■ if he only knew the facts he would have 1 assisted instead of stopping, the horse-, whipping. Mr Cornewall tuen walked away, while Mr McMillan, after vainly looking round for a policeman walked back to the warehouse to remove the dust from bis • clothes, and afterwards went round to the • police station with the object of laying <"i information. Ot q cut of the whip had left 1 an inflamed mark about his face, and be was breathless with the violence of ; tho assault. The whip used was ' an ordinary liding whip, and tbe blowj were struck with the thin end, There does not appear to have bcenaoy alterca tion whatever prior to the assault; but whether it was premeditated and Mr Corn wall had quietly awaited the appearance of his victim, or waa committed on the spur of the moment is not known. Tho

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