SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

8188 WATKB{l^r^'SfMortuna, 6.2 • ,-n-i .-This Svonlng. 6.3? ggSg^£SS?BffiS£ if 10.63 am.

ARRIVALS.

I^ST EVBNKNG. Stella, Government s.s., 3'airchiia, from tho South

DEPARTURES.

TO-BAY. To Anau, s.s., Carey, for tho South

IMPORTS.

For Manapouri ox s.s. Uguriafcom London -4 cases. - C. VV. Goodson. Per O«romandol from London-16 ca3CS.-C. W. Goodaon. Per Margaret Galbroith Irom London— H oasos.-C. W. Goodson. Per Margaret Grtbmith : 10 qr. cases Cnrtlj a and Harvej'a diamond gonpowder.-D. tvltt, yueon-Btreet, Per Coromandelfrom f-onflOß-loaso ■worsted reps, 3 cites trimmings. I oaso wocl bwrthroß.", 7 o»--*" lluoloum, 8 cases Iron bedateadf.—WinKa 25 HaU.

mswARES COASTOIsa - fl Sot)th Caro ma from piaosß baulk timber. Matarangi; Janet, for Whangarci Heads. Tho barouo Loch Fleet has beo:> borthed as the outer eastern T of the Queen street Whar yesterday. The s s To Anau left for Molbourno via southern ports tt noon to-day, with a largo So o"sundry merchandise und tho following nasten(ro?s --Mr and Jlrs Peacock Mrs an 3 Jfos fSctt, Mcsdames Mowbray, Day, MoCray, to«, Misses Moss, Turner, Judge, Hickctt Messrs Grossc, Turner, Latchman, R. Johnatone, PitcatWay C. W. JTBhor, O. E. Firth, Grossmith, Carlisle, and . G. Laird. The ship Margaret Galbraith, which arrived in harbour lato yesterday afternoon, bailed from tho East India Docks on July 11th; on the 12th, passed through tho Downs. Experienced wes terly wind 9 all down channel. On ICth, took departure from tho Lizard, winds still westorly, nnd continued all across the Bay of Biscay. N.B. trades proved very light, and were lost in 11° N Afterwards calms and variables pro vailed till crossing tha Equator on tho 18th August, in Sl' west. Wind southerly, had no B.h. trades. Tucked off, and in sight ot tho Brazilian const six different times. Wind from EL&E. to SS. W with heavy squalls and ram, ship most Of the umn cown «o tnimula. Sepuanbtr 2nd, lat. 18 a, long. 37 W., wind hauled r»und to J8.9.R with haavy tqunlls, In whloh upper top- Balls »nl raalnsail were blown awar. Ben tombur 3rd : We*th»r moderated, wlna hanled to tho N.K with fl»o weather. lGihi Lrt. S3 S., ling 3 W., had a very heavy S.K gale, ac oorapaniea with thttnOer and IJghtninst; ship down to lower nuin-toppail, 22ad : Weather oommanced to moderate. 2<th: P«s«ediDerldt«n of tr.e Capo ot Good Bopa in is a, after wards h&d favourable wlndß smll Ootobar 19.h, lat. 45 a. long. 118 X., when the wind hsnled to the ea»«»«d, and continued from that quarter for ten days. No vember 1, wind hauled to tho westward, heavy ealo and high sea. with dark rainy weather; 6th. sighted the Three Kings, and had light weather all alone the coast, arriving here on the 9th instant Ship brings 30 passengers and 1100 tons ot general cargo. One death occurred during the passage Georgina Redgatp, an infant aged four months, from inflammation of .tho bowels.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

AREIVALS. Gael, schooner, Austin, from Greymouth Kowena,B.s., Scott, from Hokianga Energy, schoonor, Savory, from Greymonti

Tho s.s. Rowsna arrived from Hokianga yes terday morning, with 10 tons gam and eundrios, and Messrs Lundon, Gobolinsky, and two others as passengers. Th« schooners Gael and Energy arrivod from Greymonth-tho former on Wednesday •vening, ■with 113 tons coal and 6 tons coke, and the latter early this morning, ivitn 245 tons coai ana 5 tons cokg.

COMMERCIAL.

EvenhiG Stab Office, Friday. The thoKHuhbrea mates, Urn Piopeitr Of Robsrt Kerguson, Esq., offered bi Mr Alfred BaoUand to-day, wme not lold. The cottage Sd aor« of Und in Salwyn-stoet, OoeiianKa. the property ot Me Irtwtoo, sold for £214.

Mr Dowden'a rale to-day waß muoh larger than for ssveral wae*B, »nd very Baiiitaetory. l>fne jonng potatoes brought lid; several Uaea Of oata 3. ad: tea. la 3d to Is 9d; flour, £10 loj to£ll The Chiiatmsß ultt oardßlandlUustrfttod prefients will ir sold ou Taesd»y next.

MB ALFRID BUCKLASD'S WKEKLY B»FOBT.

At the Baymarket, on Friday laat, fodder brought from 2s 6110 53 the owt; phaff, 3s 9d tff 6j the cwt; fowl wheat mixed with oaw, h U>e bU3hai. The Princa Artnur draft onlig, irom the Stud Oomßaay, bro-Hjht fiom £30 rto £3G each; t»e Charonon oolt, £11 10a; wallbroken medium draught, acid from £22 to £2C; rldlnK and light harness horsea from £7 to fllß OiOb. Th* rsoal monthly sale at Waumn was well BuoolUd with siook o< aU kinds; all brought forward found ready bnytn. «nd tirlcea for cattle -ware well sustained. Tha owes and lambs brought 22s tho couplo. At Pukekoho, on Monday, thero was a fuller mus tor of cattle than usual, mostly young cattlo, for whi-h buyers from tho immediate neighbour hood freely competed, and all realised full .values. About fifteen head -well-fatted, cattle, liKb.t--welgh.ts, brought from 25s to 27s the owt. At the Hayiuarkot, on Tuesday, hides brought from 23d to 3d the lb; sheep skins, 2s 6d to 5a 7d oaoh: hooks and pieces, 2d to ijd; small parcels •wool, 6Jd and 6Jd the lb. At Remuera, on Wednesday, it being an ir regular day.neithor dairy cows nor store catoo were yarded. I'at cattle -were also in less numberthan usual. For Auckland-fatted cattle, also plump ship cattlo, last week's values yrevo obtained: but large ship cattle woiv at lower values. Sheep and lambs were short of require ment, and cxtremo prices given for thsm. Calves and pigs wero also In short supply. Waikato averages were 12 oxen, N. Hunt, £11 6s; 18 stcors, H. and J. GoodfeUovr, £815a.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Wholesale. Retail. 8. d. S. fl. B d. B, Q Butter, fs.lb 0 0-0 8 Batter, fa, lb 0 0-0 0 Cheeto (local) 0 7-0 0 Cheese (coL) 1 0-0 0 >/.... X)o.,Cant. 0 9-0 91 Kggs.dos,™ 1 o—o 0 Kega doz. 0 10-O U Milk, quart 0 i-0 0 grSlbfttodO 7-0 8 tard.fi) ~ 0 0-010 BoconandHamß, Fowla.eaoh H pSvinclal 0 6-0 8 Duoks, eaoh 2 6-^3 0 : Canterbury Hams Geese, eaoh 5 0-7 0 »nd Bacon in Turkeys- 5 0-7 0 cloth) .. 0 8-0 Bl Bac^n.lb.. 0 8-0 10 ty-' Bread, Id to H& per 21b loaf Jams? per caao, 5 doz, 38s 6d to 37s 6d ■ • ;.-•>-' BUTCHERS MEATI E6toU- lb. lb. :'. Boasting Beet - - - - J «to 7 0 ■ figsa&wu.: : - 2 =o° ; • fore-quarter „ _ _O^J —uu Lamb, fore-quarter I- _ 1 6—5 G ~ hind-quarter /„ gda^r.: : : - = °X bltTXleeiieHMutton. gj 85a toSOs. Fiotm Market. Wholesale. end, :V Bnperflne Flour, ellk dressed, per ton- 11 0 0 Fine Fiour, ditto, household - -. 13 0 0 Adelaide, per ton _ - - *15 1510 0 Oatnam, per ton .. .. - ■■ «» J ; Dunedln.perton .. ~ •• •• «g » P(sao^ii-olud«d)Boaroe: 1 8 Bharps, por ton ... - - ••• g« « Sttoeir* 4 " I : 18 0° 0 HiY AND CORN MARKET. Wholesale. . B. d. B. d * a. c b Maize (Srd.) none Hay medow lK«n.) 5 3-U 0 ton pressed t 10-5 0 " Si 3-5 6 Lucerne, do 6 0-610 (W)as 10 3 Btraw(load) 0 18-110 Wheat.fb.l,4 8-4 6^^^.3 10-0^ Canterbury and Oimaru potatoes (saoka included,. fiSJOs^^^^ KetaU. B. d. o. d. a. d. B. d. Malze,bnsheUs 6-0 0 Oaten, owt 6 0-7 0 r;.Eir!St?B a°ot ? , £ Aoyio o s 3a 3d to MHeuh oornsaokß.Bsto9s(idpordozon. Fencing wire Sosl 6*7 a«d 8. asßorted. £16 lOsto £17 per ton Coal and Firewood Mabkbt. COAL.-Nowca3tlo, cargo 28s per ton; yard 32a hvSto Bay of Islands, at yards, 26a; •m-nenod 283 Od; ditto at the mino, 13s; ships ride "is 6d. Taupiri, at mines, 10a to 12s; at vari 18sto21s;delivered,26s to29s. Whauwha, It mine, 8b 6d; yard (steam), 17s; household,22aj Kamo (household), 255, doUvered; steam. 20a. wmHWiooD —Uncut, at wharf (cargo), Sato ' lofperton: dellvored, 13ato 14b61; out, 18ato JSg' KAUBI OtTM AND FtAX MARKET. Bum la auleter. The following are the latest ' nSons:-Good ordinaryKaipara and Wnau- BSrelatWofiH: Kast Coast, «52 to &4.. Ke , WKl^7^r^-fo_perton 1 KSim-r r : _" 7 _3d.penb }'", BUILDINO MATKRIAtS TiMBKR.-Boarda and SoantUng, 100 ft, best, % • is} T^ aecond class, 10a ; best., planed, m toneiied andt?roorßd,flrat-clasß, 17a; medium. I u^wconddltol&i6<J. Milia:Cargo, best, 12a; Beoond-olaos, 7s 6d; Baulk, 8s 6a. New Zealand Palings, s!t (sap). 10s; 6ft (heart), 12^7139 ;Tl-trea Kails, £3 10s per 100; Punn Posts, es 10s; BhinKles, ICa 6d per 1,000; Hobart 1 Town Palings 6ft, 17s: 6tt, 19a; Hobart Town . i alls, 90s, selJing quotations. " I Bsioks (at Whau,) «spor 1,000; Town Yards, - I e&: dellvored, £3 lOs. Drain pipes at worfes.por I 100, (6 Inchos bore), iO3; inonea, lis; 3 inches, 9s; II Inohoa, £210s per 1,(MO aooket glazed pipes, 19 1 Tnchoa 2s 6d per toot; IS lnob.es, 2s per toot; 12 -' —-j inches, li 6d par ioot; 9 ioohes, la per foot 6 ~ / laohea. Gd per foot; 1 incties, Id per foot.

Mail Notice.

■ MAiia vruL Olobji ab vmxa.— I Tnia DAY. For Tauranga, Ohlnemutu, and Opotlki, per Wellington, at i p.m. For Wbiuignrel Heada. Parna, Waipn, Whan garel, Knmo, Tsugthna, and Mangapai, per at 4 p.m. For Mangiwal, eer Douijlas, at 1 p m. For Runsell, Kawskawa, and Weetport, per Omacere. at i p.m. For Whanguel, Kamo, and Whangarel Heads, per lona. at 6 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 6.50 p'm. Saturday, 11th Instant. For Waltara. etc.. per LalU Hookli, at 0 a.m, Fir Walwera, Mahurangl, Matakana. | Manga wai, eto, per Rosa Casey, at 10 a.m. For Thames, per Uotomahana, at 11.30 a.m.: Monday, lSkh Instant. For Coromandel, por Coromandel, at 1.30 P.m. For WhlUangl and Upper Mill, por Donglas. at 3 p.m. For Tunranga, Ohlnomutn, and Opotikl, per Glenelg, at 1 p.m. For KusseU, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and MonKonul, per Wellington, at i p.m. For Gisborne and Napier, per Southern Cross, at 6 p.m, Tuesday, nth inst. For Lovnka and Suva, per Hero, at i p.m. i For Russell. Kawakawa. and Australian Colc nles, por Walraraps, at i p.m. For AnstrallanColonlos, por City of New York, immediately artor hnr arrival from Honomlu. For Taranaki and Boathern Ports, per Wanaka, immediately altor urrlval of B.c. City of New York. I Si B. HIH3, Chief Postmaster, I Dhlnt PPit^iaoo, AnolElanA, '

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

NOYKMIIHH 10, 1882. Abbott'*Opera House - Tambour MojorOpora Company, 8 p.m. V.M.C.A. Speoial Religious Servioe, 7.38 p.m. Grafton Road Wesleyan Church—Devotional, 7.30 p.m. South British Buildings—Speoial Mooting of Buildcra toconaidor the re])lyfrom the Institute ot Avohitcots, 8 p.m. Working Men's Club-Mcotinff of Trado Dele gates re Eight Hours Demonstration, Bpm, Naturalists' Field Club—Museum Buildings, 7.30 p.m. A.0.F., Court City of Auckland, 7.30 p.m. L.0.L., Star of Eclea, Annual Meeting—St. David's School-room, 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

t iNGLKY.—On November Ist, at her res!. oenoo. Hobaon-Btroet, the wife Of V. Latißiey o'. a datißhtor, MURPHY.—Oa November 9, athor residence, H ;baon-streer. tha ivife ot John Murphy of a ■on; both doing wall. BOB;KTSON.-At her realdenoo, Park Road, Mrs. 0. A. Robertson ot a eon.

Marriage.

B;YDE-COUCH.-On October2l, OcorKoleo pola Byda to Mary Henrietta Jano Oouob. eldest daughter o( O*ptatn Oharloa Conch; both ot Aucklsnd<

Notices to Correspondents.

Citizkn.—Thoro aro only two " Lord " Mayors in England, viz , of London and York, mio Lord Mayor Jn Iroland, viz., Dublin; and in Scotland one chief civic officer, tho Lord Provost of Edinburgh.

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

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1888.

Tor the cause that Laoks assistance, For tt c nfiung that no«U rttl»tanc« For tho future in the distance, And the good thai we can do.

Those people who are fond of asierting that tirade organisations arc only " evil, and eril continually" in their objects and results, might with advantage glance at toe twenty second annual report j)£ the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners, a copy of which now lies before us. This Societ), both ia regard to the extent and character ot its operations, offtrs a splendid example of what working men can aceomplith by unity of purpose and honesty of man agement, Theic are affiliated no fewer than 353 branches, spread over Great Britain, Ireland, America, and Australasia, while a new branch has recently been established at Cape Town, South Africa. These branches have an aggregate ot 18,705 members, and though this number only represents about one-tenth of the total number of carpenters and joiners in tbe countries embraced in tho Society's operations, and though this fact mar consequently be interpreted as a sign of the comparative failuic of the Society's objects, it on the other hand adds to the wonder that is felt at the vast amount of good which has been accomplished-. Since the formation of the Society ia 1860, & sum of £379,181 has been expended in various benefits and benevolent grants, and though this em braces under the head of " trade privileges " the monies devoted to the support of men on strike, it is noteworthy taat only £ G2.589 havo been spent on that object. The otber and purely benevolent objec i for which the fauda of tbe Society were utilised absorbed tho sum of £315,292 —a truly magnificent amount of money to have been devoted by working men to their mutual help in time-i of trouble. An idea of the extent of the Society's operations and the proportion which the 'rations items of expenditnre occupy towards each othor will most readily be obtained by quoting the general heads of di.bursement tor tho year ending 31st December, 1881. These were : — Unemployed benefit, £19,182; sick benefit, £12,575; com pensation lor loss of tools by fire, water, or theft, £1,035; fnneral benefit, £2,174; accident benefit, £1,050; super annuation, £665; benevolent giants, £756 ; grants to other trades, £56; and trade privileges ("strike" pay), £732. The! total expenditure for the year was £45,139 18s 4Jd, and as the strike expenditure only represents about one-sixtieth part of this amount, it can bo seen at a glance that the Society has a sphere of most extended usefulness quite outiide of the range of labour disputes, while at the same time it presents to Capi tal a united front, prepared to de tend, if need be, the rights of Labour. It ought further to be explained that of the sum of £732 spent last year in " trado benefits," a considerable proportion went to compensate members of the Society in the United Kingdom who had suffered loss through refusing to comply with the conditions imposed by their employers, requiring them to contract themselves out of the benefits of the Em ployers' Liability Act. The money so spent was devoted to the defence of the strict legal. rights ot the men, and as a protection against nndnly hard and oppressive terms of engagement. Tho benefit given to unemployed members is one of tho best features in the Society, and oho most legitimate to a trade organisa tion, By this means, many families are preserved from suffering and hardship dnr ing a period of depression in a particular trade—an affliction which, unlike Bickness and death, presses npon an entire clats and i.ot on individuals, in January, 1881, there were no fewer than 2,690 members of the Society of Carpenters and Joiners on unemployed benefit; and the payment of the Sooiety's allowance to these men must not only bave had the effect of lessening the sufferings or the unemployed union men, but also of demonstrating to non unionists the benefits of associating them selves with the Society. The New Zealand branches of (he Amalgamated Society aro —Ashburtorj, 14 members; Auckland, 49 members; Christcbnrch, 43 membeis; Danedin, 57 members; Invercargill, 7 members ; Oamaru, 14 members ; Timaru, 14 members; and Wellington, 9 members. There is a very powerful branch at Sydney, and lesser branches at other Australian towns. The fact tbat the cash balance and property of the Society at the last report reached the handsome total of £16,111 9s 6d, or £2 9s l£d per member Rives sufficient guarantee of the stability of the Society and its ability to cope with any ordi nary crisis which may arise. The Society is not narrow or selfish in its aims, having during the past 22 years given £1,897 in tbe shape of grants ■to other trades; and that its officers are men of uprightnts* and in every way deserving of the confidence ot the members may be inferred from the fact that the late General Secretary, Mr J. D. Prior, was chosen by the Home Secretaiy as one ol Her Majesty's Inspectors of Factories and Workshops in Great Britain. A considera tion of the printed report of tho Society, covering about 300 closely printed pages, must, in short, convince any one that the present General Secretary, Mr Jas. S. Mm chip, utters no vain boast when he declares, on behalf ot the_ mem beis, that they "have performed their share in ameliorating tho condition of their class and elevating the dignity of labour."

"Our weekly market list to-day contains very lew alterations. Maize lias advanced about 3d per bushel (wholeeale), Batter is plentiful .it Bd, and eggs scarce at ICd (wholesale quotations),

Though the rtcorda of the Democratic victories in tho United States, which are announced by cable, make little impres sion on the mind of the average English reader, they will be read and discussed wih deep Interest by all Americans. The Democratic party ruled the Union for the greater part of the pre sent century, but their policy before the war dealt their power a severe blow, and they nave never been able to carry the Presidency tince that memorable national struggle. Of late yean, however, signs of a Democratic revival have been abundant. 'I'ildcn, the Demo cratic candidate, was really elected Presi dent on tho popular voice, though the electoral College cast the vote in favour of his opponent, Hayes. In Congicss there was an actual Democratic majority, and members of the party se cured a good many of the ollice*. The re sults of the late elections r.ill be to strengthen the Democrats for the next Presidential election. Tho mere fact of having a good chanco of success helps a party amazingly, and whoa there are so many monetary prizes in tho lottery as hang upon a change of the chief ruler in America, a stiong induce ment exists in all ranks of the party to strain every nerve for the common caitso.

To morrow, another double mpplemcut will be issued with the Star, and will con tain ; —Memoirs of Monsieur Claude, Chief of Potico under tho Second Kmpiro (con tinued); "A Kobe!," a sensational s'ory ; "Tho Tilal by Fire," "A Yankee Com positor iv England," " Nice Girla," " Sir John Lubbock's Observations on Ants>," "Captain Obstiuato," "Recent Medical Discoveries," " Komanco in a Think," "Land Nationalisation,1' "Our I'aris Letter,1' " Missionary Work iv Siaroj" Humorous Extracts, etc., etc;, etc.

The horses in ouo of the Graftou oruui buaea was being changed on Wedmsday, ■when ono became fcightcn<d aud straggled so violently us to force the iron peg on the stvinglo-ttee into its abdomen, cauting a wound from which the bowels protruded. The animal was immediately destroyed, The crew of the Stelh brought away a dozen oanneti nod two buckets fall of gaißet eggs from White Island. The gannet* are on view on board the SUlla. Captain Fairchild inyi that tbcre are a»y quantity of these buds on White Islund jiut now, and they are so tame that they sit iix their nests and allow themsolves to bo caught.

Adelaide House, situated at the corner of Kin; and Murray-.street*, Levuka, and occupied by Mr and Mrs Morduo as a private boarding establishment, has been totally destroyed by fire.

In consequence of tho large supply of gum, buyers are holding oil in expectation of lower rates, and the market in very quiet at tho following prices :—Fair to good ordinary, £40 to £43 ; East Coast, £52 to £54. Bupply for November, to far, 130 tons.

A handsome addross, illuminated in the 15ih century st>le by Mr W. Gulliver, Ponsonby, and signed, on behalf of the clergy and laity of the diocese, by Rev. F»ther Fines, V.C , has been propared for presentation to the Kight Rev. John Ed mund Luck, 0.3.8., 1). i., tfco new Komnn Catholic Bishop of Auckland, who is ex pected to arriro hero on Tuesday next. The members of tbe H.A.C.B. fc'ocloty have also pr»p»red an illuminated address, tbe work of Mr Slater,

A mesmerist, Darned I'rofossoi Armond, has been in Braid wood, Victoria, professing to cure all sorts cf discatos. He put a young man under tbo influence lately, who ran out into the strcot aud fell down, fining into violent fits. Tho mesmerist being unable to restore him, he is now in a pros trate state. A crowd asrcmblcd and mal treated tho mesmerist, who, but tor police interference, would havo been ducked, lie has ceased to practise.

Contiderable interest was taken In th« jumping match held on tbo Show Gronnds at Grcenlane yostsrday iftornoon. The ontrica woro:—Mr D. Tonks'd Greyhound, iivo foot Bix inches, Mr MoNicol's Tommy, Mr Graham's Wbitefoot, Mr Whewcli's Louis eVOr, Mr Wolan's Joker, and Mr Laxou's Dainty ; but th« real contest was between Mr Tonka's Greyhound and Mr McMcol's poDy Tommy. Greyhound car ried off the lirst prizo, £5, aud Tommy secured sesond honours, v>z , £3

Tho s.s, Coromandcl will leave Coroman. del at 8 a.m., instead of 2 p.m., as advou tiscd.

A long di?cus»lon aroso in tbo Melbourne Presbytery lately over the introduction ot Bible leading in State schiols, and an over turo to the General Assembly in iavour of that course w»s adopted. During the dif custiou the hey. F. K. M, Wilson refeired to a recent speech of the lioman Catholic Bishop ot Rallarat, who spoke app'oviogly of the Canadian system as most suitable to the requirements of Victoria. Mr Wilson endors'd this view, and hoped that t^c recently formed League for the introduction of Biblo reading in State schools would adopt tome such system

The performance of tho servico of song '■ Buy Your Own Chtrrio?," by tho choir of the Auckland Band of Hope Union, took place at tho Theatre Royal last craning. The body of tho building was p«ckcd. Tho choir was composed of 80 fingers, under the conductorship of Mr Tudehope, while Mr H«mpaon presided at tho orgin, The Boy. W. J. Watkin gave the connec tive reading. We have been requested to state that tho proceeds of the entertain ment will bo devoted to psyinß advertising accounts, etc., in connection with tho demonstration, and not for the provisions,

The sports on the Ellerilie racecourse yesterday aftornoon reiulted as follow : — Miiden Race-First Heat: S. Barohard, 1 ; D. Orr, 2 ; B. Barrer, 3. Soco'd Hett: S. McKinlay, 1; W. Hastio, 2 ; Buller, 3. Final Heat: McKinlay, 1; Orr, 2. 120 Yards JXace—First Heat: J. Pickering, 1 ; H. Wood, 2 ; D. Orr, 3. Second Heat: M. Monnock, 1; J. Taylor, 2; W. Mottam, 3. Final Heat: Monnock, I; Pickering, 2 ; T»ylor, 3. One Mile Handicap -S. Good man, 1; H. ti uckstep, 2; A. Harper, 2. Two Mile Walking Handicap—Buckttep, 1; A. Hendry, 2; J. Selby, 3. 400 Yards Htndicap—M, Monnock, 1; J. Pickering, 2; W. Mettam, 3.

The wheat-hoators exhibited by Mr John Lamb in. tho "Local Manufacture' Department of tbc Agricultural Society's Show, deserve to be more generally known. They Tripe constructed by himself, and the first of the kind mado here, although they are in pretty general use throughout England and the United States. They are made of copper, and are cylindrical in shape (men one being 30 inches long by 12 inches wide), whilo the. interior is tilled with 144 tabes fitted in transversely, After the apparatus has been screwed to the bottom of a wheat-bin, atoam is admitted to the tubes and the wheat passes between them, emorging by three shoots at the bottom, ao that if they contain any mois ture, it very quickly evaporates.

Mr Farmer, the advance agent for Messrs Stanley and Darby*hire's Juvenile Opera Bouffe and Pantomimo Company, has ar rived to make arrangements for the opening of tho youngsters on Saturday w?ek. They arc expected to arrive by the Kingarooma on Tuesday next. Iho Company is that formerly known as Mrs Lewis*, and their reportoiro includes "Tbc Pdncess of Trebizondc" (one of Ofl'cn bach's compositions never before pro duced here) besides "Pinafore" "Madame Angot," and " Lcs Cloches do Comeville." 'J'hey aro (aid to bo very clever, and some of tho mem bars are already favouraMy known here from their connec tion with Pollard's Troupe. Uno of these is Ernest Osmond, who played Dick Dead eye ("Pinafore") and theßaillio(" Cloches de Corneville") with such efftct io this city. A schoolmaster and schoolmistress accompany the troupp, so that tbe child ren^ education may not be neglected. Bis Worship tho Mayor jetterday after noon presented Henry Bull with the Vic torian Humane Society's cm tificuto for his gallantry in rescuing Mrs C. A. Naughtou from drowning at Helensville on the 19th of Sept., 1881. His Worship said that the people of these colonies had abundantly attested their possession of those manly qualities •which were so conspicuous a trait of tho Anglo-Saxon race, and while ho was happy to be the medium of confeiring honour upon a man who had given such proof of generous bravery as Mr Hull, ho would have preferred that the recognition of the act should have come from a .New Zealand Humane Society, for which cur dangerous coast line and the frequent per formance of brave deeds offered plenty of scope for usefulness. However, he was glad to have the Victorian Society's certificate to present. Mr Hull, in reply, thanked Hjs Worship for tbe interest he had Bhewn in tbe matter, and doaiied him to convey his grateful acknowledgments io the Victorian Humane Society for tho certi ficate they had been kind enough to for watd him. He would always be prepared to do another simitar act if the occasion arose. Ihe Mayor promised to forward the i thanks of Mr Hull to the society.

Our morning contemporary* announce ment that the weekly sitting of th« Re«i duut Magistrate's Court would take place to-day was without foundation. The Court does not sit till Thursday next.

The Oochuoga Band of Hope children, numbering 190, proceeded to the Domain yesterday morning, in charge of Messrs uamlo and C. C. Flcmiog. The Onehunga Bra»s Baud, under Mr Curtice, played in fiont of them from the Temperance Hull to the train.

Tho attention of gentleman desirous of becoming members of the United Order of Druids is called to aii advertisement else where to the effect that Dr. Walker has boon appointed medical oilicor, and the hours and places where he will examine candidates arc duly set forth. The com mittee have nearly completed arrange monti fir a suitable roam, and the opeuiog ceremony will take pUco early next week.

ThoGlenelgwill act as nagsnip to-morrow at the postponed Regatta, and ticket* issued for the To anau will bo available. The Glenclg will leave the wharf at 10.30 a.m., and tho Tongariro will run to and fro every half-hour after from the Queen-street wharf.

Messrs T. and S. Morrin, anil IS. Porter and Co., and tho manager of the loan and Mcroantlc Agoucy, haying, at the invita tion of the City Council, sent in tenders for the required supply of, watar-nuins, tho Waterworks Committee (to whom they were referred) has recommended tlia accoptauce of that of Messrs K. Porter arid Co. for four-inch and six-inch pipes (delivered on the wharf) at £(5 10s per ton; other sizes and goods to bo in the eauic proportion, and tho shipment to commence within four months, the whole quality to be delivered within nino month.'; The large mains are to lie delivtrcd first.

The 4 15 train from Mercer to-morrow will go ri. tit through td To Awamutu. f'ewons dosiious of spending Sunday in Waikato may tako advantage of this Opportunity;

Tho Maoii war duueo took placo after 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon in a paddock behind the Masouic Hotel, There were botween 3,000 aod 4,000 person* pre sent. Tho Waikatos, numbering nearly 100 men, wore led by Hori Te Whane, who appeared in a light red gown ; the Nga putiu, about 30 men, by Te Kau; Major To Wh«oro, 'iv Tawhiao (eldeit «on of King Tawhiao), were also present. Tko Maoris kept up the dancing with great en*rgy, making tbo most grotesque geiturcs acd n«rrible changes of countenance, while casting thoir paddles aud spears in all direction* in excellent time, Sings were also sun? by poth parties, A similar per formance has been arranged to take place oa Saturday afternoon, following the war canoe race.

The Taurnnga coach made a most sac ceskfal and pleasant jouruoy through to the Thames, arriving at Taurunga at 6 p.m. Yeatirday they left at 6 in tbe morning, and arrived here at 5.45, bringing 4 through passeugers, ionio from Waihi, and 14 from l'jieroa. Tluir entrance to the Thames was greeted with inucli interett, and we truat this vtry cucctssful commencement will secure that permanent communication that hasao long bom uosdud. Iho roads arc stated to bo in much the worst condition between Waihi and Paoroa—a fact the County Councils concernod will do wall to take note of and do their best to remedy.— " Advertiser."

To the Editor : Sir,—With yo«r kind permission I should like to make a tew ra marks respecting the management of tho canine portion of the thaw luld at Slier siio yesterday and tho day befor*. On first sceiog the shed provided for tbe shel ter of the dog* I wus rather pleated with tho arrangement, bat an examination of it proved it U ba anything but good, as the partition at tbe back were not bijgh. enough to prevent the ex hibits jumping orer ; and in one ease, had it not been tor an exhibitor soiujj into one of the peas to attend to.hit 4>g, a, valuable spaniel would have baeri hung, as it had jumped over, and was hanging by its collar and cbain. This is one n.utter which requins iomo attention before auothir show. The judging of tho dogs, however, is the matter which calls for more icrioos comment. Taking setters lirst—this jear the dig which took lirst piizo in tbe Eng lish class was highly commended in the Irish class last year; and ilia iirtt aud secoud prizes in the Irish class of this year aro entirely miiplaced, being of wrong colour, which is an all-important point in that variety. Next, spaniels claim attontie*—first prizo is given to a black Sussex, which, although a grand dog all round, should have been disqualified for being clasicd wrong, lifer colour being the only coloar admis-lblo for a iiusscx spaniel. In the Cocker class, thw lirst prize is given to a loDg-ictged animal, almoit high enough for a totter ; second is given to a alut, with a pug face aod heavily curled all over, both ot winch a>e objection able points iv any but the IritQ water spaniel and King Chirles, whilo short, lrg^ed, flat-coiled, aud long-noted aprci mcnsar»left out in the cold without a notice. In tho fox terrier clasi, the most cltuhti; misjudging appears, in which first prizo is given to a dog which- belongs t<> and was exhibited by o»e of tho judces, while ihoro was a much b:ttcr dog which should un doubtedly bavo bad piemler honours. I think thii ca?e is almost without preodtnt, and in any English thow would not er hare beon tolerated. Jt is orident, b.r the adore state of things, either the judges do not understand their dutits, or that there is partiality shown ; and if the promoters of the show are desirous of retaining tbo public patronage, thry must get ttieae matters tet right another jear, or manj othere, with myself, will not take the trouble to exhibit stock to bs judged by those who, evidently, are net properly up to their work. I ha»e made this letter longer than I intended, but I think its importance to the parties con cerned justifies the remarks I have made.— Yoms, truly, E. Whim, South-street, Nowton.

Among the many novelties just arrived at the London Aro&de is " Monlonn illvereoe," & very uaofnl artlols mtnnf&otured In forks and spoons, a purely white metal scarcely inferior In WHiimranoo to real silver, will wear aa lont and retain Its whltenoßP, not having aay pUte upon Its lurfaoe. The price It not more tins medium elootro-platr, and (hodurability mnoh greater. Mr Qoodeon, duriiiß hl^ visit arranßOit lor the sole sgesoy tor N.Z., honoo It can only bo obtained at the London Arcade, Anokland, or the branoa eat\biiahment, London Aroaao, Qiahaaitown, Thames.

Garl'ck and Cranwell will positively ter minato their most successful salo of Drapory and Clothing on Saturday, 11th Novombor,—Autt.

Messrs Andrews and Aylntt advortiso in another column that they have opened their now billiard room and advertising gallery in Wellcsloy-streot West, opposite Mr Lovott't d'apory establishment.

DROWNING AT HELENS VILLE.

News was received in town to-day by Superintendent Thomson that a man had been drowned at Helonsvillc last night, Tho name of the unfortunate man is Dot given, nor are any particulars of tho occur rence supplied. The telegram, however, states that the body bad not been recovered.

WESLEY AN CHURCH DIS TRICT MEETING.

XliG devotional exercises having been con ducted by tho Key W. Gittos, the roll was called, and tho ministers oil answered to thoir names. Key. Ed. Barbor took jfs scat iv the meeting. A record of the minutes of tho previous session were road by the secretary and passed, It was then decided, on the motion of Mr Bull, that letters of condolc&ca be sent to the aged and much-renpected supernumerary minis ters, who were abnent on tho ground of in firmity—Revs. J. Eobbs and J. Warren,— Mr Wutkin moved that (ho annual examin ation of tho Maori students at Wesley Col lege should take place on Wcdnetdoy next at Three Kings, and that the following be the examinees:—Rev, A. Beid on Bible history, Rev. E. Barber on gt ography, Rev. (Seorge Bond on the catechism, ."Kcv. H. R. Dewsbury on mathematics, aud Rev, W. G, Parsonson on English.— Tho Revs. Gittos, Bull, Watkin, and falter were theu appointed to represent the District Meeting at tho Unehunga tea meeting, to bo held ou Tuesday next.—The candidates for tho ministry were then ex amined orally by the chairman, i hey first of all gave a brief account of thoir conver sion to ttod aud of their personal impres sions of their call to the work ol tho ministry. This occupied a considerable portion of the session, as the examination ou these (points is considered very im. portant, and therefore is pnrticular and searching. Tho three qualifications of "gift?, graces, and fruits" were very evi dently possessed by mo.«t of the young moa. Their knowledge of tho evidences, doctrinesj and history of the Scriptures was then elicited by the questions of the chair man.—The examination over, the meeting adjourned for dinner,

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

Young Lady Hun Over in Queen street.

An accident of a serious nature occurred at the corner of Queon and Wcllesloy-streeta \ this afternoon. A horse and vehicle, driven j by a man named William McKay, was j proceeding round Milne and Choyce's corner, when the animal collided with a j young lady—Miss Marian Fisher, and j threw her to the ground, tbo wheels of the cart pas>iog over her back. It was found by the bystanders that she had sustained mortal injUilds, and she waij 1 therefore carried into Dr. Tennant's sur- S eery where that ucntlonian attended to her. After attending to tho bruises on her face and body, he came to the con clusion tbat do bones were broken nor had any serious internal iDJury been sus tained. McKay drove on up Wellesloy street after tho accident, but was stopped and brought back by onn of, Cfowtlier'n men. Bis name was taken by Serjeant Clarke, and it ii the iu tentibn of tho police to proceed against him for a breach of of the citjr by-laws.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Fpyptian Stock—Mummies. The " Ladies' Cup"—A cup of tea. Passing Strange—Cutting a friend in the street.

To Party Givers—The cheapest form of enteitainment— Entertaining an idoa. 'J he yoiiDg lady who took tho gentleman's fancy has returned it;with thanks.

Never despise a man who wean a paper pfiirt front. Ho may have bo mother to support him. To his absent father a little boy write) that his puppies are growing every day, and sometimo) twice a day. K.M.B, City of «f Sydney took over a tbouiand bales of wool to 'Frisco from Sydney. Nearly 40,000 btlcs of wool arrived at Sydney during October. Mr Seth Smith* lecture on " Comets " is postponed 111 Friday sext. Tv TuwhWo, ono of Tawhiao'* ions, is among the Waikato natives who came down to participate in the canoe race. The Chriatdiurch Agricultural Show yes terday attracted thoiuandi of visitors. Tho gueits have diutd and the lioit hands round a case of cigari. " I don't amoka myself," he iayf, " but ydu will find them good—my man sttala morti of them than of any other brand I ever had." The Aitillery Band played "God B.'ess the Prince of Wales" aboard the flagship yesterday when the salute wna fired. Said aa old gentleman, patronizingly, to a bright little fellow, " JBe a good b»y, my little man, and you might be President.'' " Yes, I m»y be," the wideiwake youth replied, "but you don't want to gamble on it?"

Tho railway authorities in Southland in tend to try tho * licet of abolishing trio return tickat syatom, issuing siDglc tickets at lower rates.

A fire at Ly ttelton, early yesterday morn ing, gutted McKay, grocer, iext the Cantorbmy Hotel. A good pressure of water confined tha damage to the one building. Insurances : Stock, £700, la the Sun office; building, £.300, in the rvntionil.

An actian against th« Victoriao Govern ment haa bean bagun by a y*UDg mnn namtd Frederick Sampion for £6,000 damaees, for injuries sustained by him in the Windsor collision.

An exptrt in champagne-making, with two experienced workmen, will arrive in the f otosi, und«r f ngtgemsnt to the Victorian Champagne Company, who aalicipate that their champagne will be placed <m tbe market in December next.

The steamer Coronundcl leaves Coro matidt 1 at 8 to-m*rrow Co bring goldtiald visitors to the regatta.

The New Zealand Insurance Co. has bougkt tho busUess of the Queensland Company which succumbed to tbe sxcesiivc competition in that colony. A fine Hereford bull for Mr Hlslop, of flawkes' B»y,agutrntoy cow.and 10 Lincoln rami, Cheviot breed, sent by Mr Taita wortliy, with 24 Icrretw and several collio dogs and greyhounds nrrived at Wellington hy tbo ship Wnn«;uui yesterday. Mr A. It. T. Haultaiaba* buen appointed clerk of tho District Court at l'almeraton North.

Bays tho "Dally Nows": "One result of tbe visit of the Maori chiefs to Eegland has been to raisa very greatly tbo estima tion in which tho fine race to which they elong is held," The newa of tbu victory of Navigator in tin Derby wsu recoived at lieuter'a office in Wellington, ISew Zealand, be*or« tbe winning jockey had dismounted, the aotnal timo occupied in irannnisni.m from tl.o Pleoiington course btiog lets than iivo minute*. Such a fe«t of telegraphy aver a a distance of nearly 2000 mile* haa scarcely evtr boeu equalled. The largest stiling ship in the world has been launched at Belfast Tha vessel, which is fourmatted, is 315 ft long, 42ft. Sin. broad, with 25ft. depth of hold. About £1,500 have been collated for the erection of a memorial tower at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne, to com memoratti Archbishop Qoold's escapo from asiassinatien.

" Ago tells on mo," is the trnsnt urchin exclaimed when his granny informed the schtolmaster of his shortcomings.

"What side of the street d« you live on, Mrs Kipple," asked » counsel, oroas examining a witless. "On either side. If yau pn ons way it's on the right side; aud if you go the other way it« on the lefl"

Sigior Vebili, advance basUess man ager for tha Tambour Major Opera Co., went South in the Te A.n»u to-day to arrange their butlieis. Mnehof the success of tbe Company yesterday was due to his exortions.

Cricket Matches To-morrow.

Pcnsonbt (First Kleven) v. West Ird (Ssomd Jil«ve«).-Tbli match will take place to-morrow, November 11th, on No. 6 wicker, slay to atart at iwo o'olook iharp. Ponaonby to»* : J. w. Ball (capttin), O. J. O«en. K4w»rfl * M» rflltt, W enov.Rothorhsra.Br-okee. Andrews, Poitoonc K. Owen, and Carder. west K«d:S U»ktr, Rerry. Bqnrke, H&tna, LaxoD, Lewis. Mean, Mm, Motiardy, Vorney. Water*, and Oaurtayue. Posso'iir (Seoohd Kleven) v. Otahuiiu (seooml Kleven).—This match will take placo to-morrow. A drwr leaves the Urnon Bank at obo o'clock sharp. Ponaonby team: Fountain, Geddla. S'evenson, Qllohrlst, Bonlter, Grahant, Soott, Baxter, Ross. Whiting, and Farqahnr. REPRIBIRTATIVrB V. Alt COMIUB.— fills match, co-nmoßoefi Unt Saturday, will do con tlnned ts menow at 2.30 P.m. (harp. MmuKAU r. »DBN.—ibis matoh will toko pluoo.on No, 9 wloket to-morrow. 'I he follon- IdK will represent Mannkau.—Howard, Brook fif>m, K. Aarrla. Niohola*. Wjnynrd, Potter, Illlli. Jeffrey*. Don'm, Bimiolls, and H.Harris. Kmarsenoy, Gllmo«r. WBUT AND V. FlFT««I» OK S«D AuOKtAHD.— W«bi Kad : Broak, Bntlnr, Ohoyee, Colemon. Oansrun. Qeorße, Jiaao, ICtng, Miolty.lUtohell. and Reid. Aimos y. SrANDiBD. — A erlekat match bai woen tho Al'ion and Staodud clabs will bo played to morrow. Plsy to corameooe at 2.1S thtrp. Albion I Dymook (captain), Murphy. Morrow, WtddiDSDam (2». Proxer. Jnnss, Wakorly, Hnnblll. Mills ( 2). Kmernenoies, Morrow and Downey.

NORTH 3HOBB V. GOKDON.-A miltoh will bo Dial ed to-morrow nn No, i wicket, between the North Shore 2nd CO. and Gordon C.C. (Jor dan: Ansonnp, Qould, Harrlnalon. Ke^derdUe. Kt'slioK (2), Bybara, Wayte, Whitaker. Wl'iiamc, Sykea. EmerKeooy. E Clayton. United 2nd r. Alpha CO.-Alpha team: Jaokeon. Hay, Cronoh, Catler, Kilpatrlck. Mo- Dflrmott, Abe), BdmistOD, White, Boodaore, and Oartoo United team: Sutler (oAntato), Ola) ton, McPhorion, Harvle (3) ShDve.Letha.rn, LumpklD, Bnrion. Kouerr. Union v- Kxokisios.—This matoh will tako place to-mnrrow at Avondsle. A drag will lea~e the Union Bank at 1,30 p.m. Kxcoinlor team; Waddicghara (otptain). Smith, J. Hob bob, U. Hobson. Crnlpr. Burns, Perkins. Lexton, ''", MIUb, Pooley, Harries. Bmergenoits. Davies, Froar, Um'ir>, E. Purdie, Avontlale Union team: Archiba'd, D. and J., Ir. Bo'lard. Harvey, Hill. Blnnatf (2), T- "toivart, Prtowr Sommer vlllo, J. AVallaoc. Kmergoncy, J. Arohlbald. Wm,MoAkthuba«dCo.v.L i).Nathan»nd Co, -Xhla raatoh will take place at No. 10 wckot to-morrow at 2 p.m. sharp. Wm. McA.andUoV. 'earn: Baker. Beamieh, l)i Brown. Cbambsre, Oiark, R Harris Nolan. Parish, Sllnn, Talbot, Woods. Emerßonny, Dcutthty. L. D. N. nna r"O's.: Armltage 8.-opby, Charter. Kordor, Kldd. MoROf. } NoumegoD, Ounr, Qiaid, Bhaokloford, Bkean. Eaisißoncy, Lnrrlgau. Mavakau y, Hdkn.—a matoh will be played between tho above olubi to-morrow on No 9 wloker. Play to comtneno* at 2.30 p.m. eharo. Kden: J. Robert;, H. Aehton, M, Xaird, E. Drum, O. La Koohc, H.May. X, White, a. lyl r, T. Dean, C tovait. A. T«i*. Emerßen otes, OrabasoD, G. lovatf, Taylor.

AUCKLAND SHAREMARKET.

November 10, 1883. Bank of New ZsaUnd—Buyers, £23 6s Colonial B ink-18b ; sailors, 1898(1 Fouth British—•ellen1, 69a Union-Sellers, 20a 6d Anokland Uos—Bayers. £8 2s Bd Union Sash and JUoor—Buyer*, £8 Us Northern—Sellers 10s 6d Ooromßndel Steam—Buyers. 16s Fisher and Co,—lls 6d t buy era, lls 3d; lellerr, 11 tiii Aroh Hill Brlok Company—Sellers, 12a 6 d Golden Crown—Buyers. 12s 6d > Qaoenof Beauty—23s: buyers,22i: 8011er»,23s 8. Cross-Buyers, lOaßd ; tellers, lie. Deop Level—lb 3d, IB 4<l. Is fid; trayerp, Is 3d; sellers, la Od Prlnoo ImDorlal-iSa, Mr, 424,42a 61; buyers, 42a: sallatß, 43s . . Suocobd-Buyerß. 7s Bfl; sellers, S.tfitl Premier—Bayars. 8s 3d; sellers, Bj Seymour-Seller*, 1b Sd Worahlko-Ssllerp, 2s 9d. JO3KPH NBWMAN, . ■ Secretary,

COLONIAL FIRIN G.

(BY TULMBAHI.—PRISS ASSOCIATIOK.)

DUWKDIW, Thursday. This morning tho competition for the Union Steamship Company's Trophy was decided, Private Sounds, of Waikai, being the winter. The distribution of prizes took place this afternoon, tho Mayor cllioia ting, when Gordon, the Carbine Champion, and Kennedy, the Rifle Champion, received thsir prizes. There wns great enthusiasm. Unhanding Gordon tho belt, the Mayor said that " Gordon had proved himself the bost carbine shot in New Zealand, not only at this Meetiug, but at all pre vious competitions, and be hoped that he would long Continue tho intercut wbich he now took in coutests of. this kind." On defending from the platform Gordon was cheered vooifeiously. 'ibis U tho lust occasion en which Kennedy has won the belt, and ho also received hcatty checucg. Gordon takes £67 10s in money prizes, and Kennedy £80. At the review this after noon, 900 voluntctrs were present, includ ing the Dunedin, Invercargill, and Oamaru Companion The difFerent movement* weto w ell exeauted, and the march past elicited applause from the spectators, wbo assem bled in large numbers.

Prize Winners.

DUNEDIN, this day. Tho following aro tbo competitors who have taken upwards of £10 in prize-mouey during the meeting : —

Sergeant Kennedy <Bouth DJstrlot Rlfl s)i £70. tho ulna Champion Belt, anS New Zealand Riae AaS^tSo rtr2«(J*«e. i N.T ! lßri ra .rt: "I^SK'tSSUi «.««. Btar. ""sMmw&tli,Thomee Naval Brigade,£37and ""vSfaniSw J. Wllcooks.ClathaßlflM./m. Seftmaa Weir, Tnamea N^Vil Brigade, «20 1C p*itr Officer F. France, Welliogton N»val Brlgad*. «»J and aynttraan'* med<). Volunteer I). M.son, Olutba R fl»i, «20. r Corporal Tnrnw.UUiMUrrWeiUnmon «19. •liver itar, sud Mayor of St. Klid»'e trophy. Volunteer WUcook.. Cluifaa,Rlllm,^lß. Colour SorgoaßtHogy.ClatDaßflM. «W 10». yolnnto«r Bontmr. Walkarl Klfle*. *:5 and UVo4aßt%? n A. Balllnjer. Wellington City Rllltß, «15 and N«lson Cop. Volnuteor H. Brooks, North Dunedln It fle», Gunner W. MoKeDrie.D. Battery, WeUingtOD, VolunteerK, N< Smith, Donedln CHr Gnord*. Volnnteer Homo, Clntha Rluep, «12. S^meant Alleo, Uunedln Artlllnry, «12. Corporal Oralgie, Inreroaral'l Band, 812. Handmaatcr A, Moßßmnn, Wanganul RIII9B,

THE ECLIPSE OF THE SUN.

TO-MORROW morning (Saturday tho 11th) a partial eclipse of the sun will occur, visible all over New Zealand.

Itisai aaoular tcllpie, but unfortuna tely, this phaie will hardly bo seen any wbero but at New Caledonia, mast of its track faliinif over the ocoan. Thstyour numerous readers may havo an opportunity of witnessing aoma of the interesting fea tures of an eclipse, I append the tiacs of contact in the vicinity of Auckland. They are as follows :—

11. M. B. Eclipse beslns at .. 9 0 38-5 a.m.) liOca i Middle of ocUpse- at 10 11 21 a.m. \ l EoUpao ends at .. 021 W-6 p.m.J nrati

The least diitanea of the centres of snn and moon as ao*n from Auckland will be 9' 2.37*, and tho greatest ob scuratlin of tho tun at tho middle of eclipse will be (if sun's diameter =1) *094. The dark body of the moon nay first be noticed eacreaching on tke aan at a point 217 '1° from tho Bun's upper limb, measured round the cast; tbe piiut of departure from the tnn will be noar tha right hand aid*, er Si) 4" meatnred in the aame direction as before. Far obscuration, a piece of smoked glase will be found the best to shield tae eye from tho aim's glare, Dy the aid of which the cclipso may bo »eon thronjhout. 8. J. lamubrt, F.K.a.S.

OPERA HOUSE.

"Im Ftilo (he Tambour Major."

THE above opca, which has bcon so mag nificently put on tho stago at to gratify the moit faitidious taste, meets with eveiy asiurance of oootlnusd tupport. The per. formanco last night was patronised by an •nthuaiattic house. Tho Opera House was packed in every p»rt, and many woto turned away, the sum repro cntod in the home being about £180. Mm El»a May (Stella) asain tang with success nnd earned the marked attention ef the audience. MissFannyLidditrdii gaining greatfavcur as Griolet iho Littlo Drummer, whic* latter is a most pleasing feature in the Opera. Bath artistes were recipients ot contiuued plau dits and bouquets. Mifs BUnche Lewis (Claudine) received considerable commoa datioD, and Miss Andrea Covarro as the Duchfus wa* all that could be desired. Mr Howard Vemon'i Tnmbour-Major wts as effective as ever In eliciting the plaudit* and laughter of the house. Mr J. Drayton (Captain Robert) w»b •well appreciated.a* was Mr Fred Dak (the Duke.) The company has evidently before it in Auckland a very successful sea son, as its great strength, grand scenery, elaborate and costly costume*, entitle it 'o recaiv*. Millie. Murirllo, an old A ucfcland favourite, wbo was here with Gary's Pirates of Penzance Company, exchanges tho part of stolla to morrow with Miaa Elsa May. Tho piece will b« kept on the boards till the middle of next week, when " Patience " will be put on in its place. Tho Juvenile Opera Bouftb and Paotomimo Company have secured a lease of tbe Opera House from tho 18th inst., and the present occu pants of it will therefore have to shift to tbe Thoatie Kojal on that date, where they intend playing until tho 23rd.

CHORAL HALL.

Concert in Aid of the Young Women's Institute.

The very fair audience which assembled at ttia Choral Hall last night-cold and blnsteriig as was tho weather—testified their appreciation of the effort* which are being made to improve the financial posi tion of the above institution. A well selected and neatly arranged programme was presented and disomsed with tin greatctt sneceic A double quartette party of ladie* and gentlemen, conducted by Herr Carl Scnmitt, sung some part-songs, very well rendered, their best effort, pathnps, being Bishop's ioor, "Tho Fiiherman's Good Might." Miss Kompthorce con tributed a song by Herr Sclmiitt, who played the ascompaniment himself.. Tho song suited the lady's voice admirably, and she sang it well. There was some exceptionally good piano forte playing on this occasion. Mi«s Eva Stevens contributed an item founded on, airs from 1J Norms," and played with a delicacy of touch and true artistic tipirit that elicited most well-merited and pro longed applause. Mr Kalph Hood, a young gentleman who hai adopted mu&ic as a profession, gave a fantasia on " Mosc"," by Thßlberg. Tbore is no doubt but that Mr Hood can play, and play well, and will probably take a high rank amongst piano forte players if he devotes himself heart and soul to that ttudy of hi* art, by which alone can ho command mccess. His per formance last night was quite sa'itfirtory, And while on pianoforte playirjg, we must riots the admirablo tasto which Mies Roy always displays as an accompanist. This was particularly the caso last night, It is not often the good fortune of a solo singer to have the benefit of a thoroughly reliable helpful pianiste. A duet, " Marinella," w«a beautifully sung by Mitsoa Eempthorne and Corbatr, being:, perhaps, the most enjoyable number on tho programme Mr Shirley sang the "Yeo man's Wedding Song," which did not eeem to suit him as well as some of his other songs, Mr Dowling'a pleasant voice was heard to advantage in "Si tv Savais," while Mr Haunagava " I Seek for Tbee in Every Flower " in a masner that elicited an encore, An agreeable variety in the pro gramme was created by the interpolation of a recitation by Mr Todd, " The Polish Boy," and a reading by Mr Templer from Mark Twain's works, both numbers being well received.

La ViHeteuvc, a morubor of one of the nobloit families in dittany, has been con demned to six y e«rs' imprisonment for for gery. A lieutenant and his Juliet lodged with a "medium" in Paris; they became con vorti to Spiritualism, and swindled the medium put of her railway scrip. Two years'residence in jail.

THE BOAT ACCIDENT YESTERDAY.

No further trace bas been found of the mate of the cutter Champion, who was aboard the cutter Euphemia when she cap» sized yesterday, and there is no doubt whatever that he has been drowned. Some of those who were near the scsne state that they saw him hold up his hands and sink, and that he never rose again. Dowd, who was sailing the cutter Half/caste when the accident happened, in forms us that it is untrue that the crew of the vessel he was aboard raised any objec lection to putting about to the rescue. He soys that he did not observe the accident so soon as tho Henry's crew diti, but tbat the moment lie knew of it he called out that iho race was over and they sdoul'd put back. The deck of tha cutter was in confusion, and some little do lay occurred in fiotticg the cutter round, but it arose from inadvertence and not from any unwillicfinesa to beJp.

THE NEGOTIATIONS WITH TAWHIAO.

The N gat/lmaniapotos Deny In fluencing Tawhiao's Decision.

(From Our Own Corkespondest.)

KIHIKIHI, Thursday. TilE To Awamutn natives are much sur prised at tho want of tact shown by Mr Bryce, and say that if Sir Georgo Grey or Sir I). Maclean had had such a show, the existing difficulties would havo been settled. Tho Ngatimaniapotos are in dignant that it should be said that they caused Tawbiao to toftwe Mr Bryce'a pro posalß, Both Rewi and Wahanui state that they purposely to»k no part in the meeting, as they wished to give Tawhiao overy chance of doing aa he pleaaed, and never by word or deed dissuaded Tawhiao from accepting tho proposals made to him. Wahanui on numerous occasions was asked by Tawliuo to join him in considering tha said proposals, and also to take part in the korero with Mr Bryce, ana it was not until the vtry last day, when Tawhiao in the mietin? whare walked over to Wahanui and said to him, " You rmut now speak," at the same time indicating by the action of his hinds, as if striking a match, that Mr Bryce had became angry, that Wahanui spoks more oat of consideration to Tawhiao, for he felt for him, as oil sympathised with Taahiao, and were of opinion that he should have kid more time. Wahaoui als« states that his intention was to speak a* to what Tawbiao had been saying, and then endeavour to try and get Mr .Bryce to quietly discuss with them the points on which be and Tawhiao could not agree, but Mr Bryce'i apparent anger, and hit presiiug for aa immediate reply of yes or no to all hu pr# poiaU deterred him from speaking farther. There is much conjecture among.t tho natives aa to wkat Mr Bryce raemt by say ing "The birden on my shoulders 1 shift on to yours." The at gattraaniapotos give tho Mlowing a< two of tho reisons for their not taking part in the meeting—(l) Had we advised Tawhiao to accapt the proposals, Waikato would haro said, " You have advised in this manner because you wi.h to get rid of us and fr«e jour lands of »ur preaenoo." Al«o, should anything hire after turn op not quite as Waikatos would have liked, they would blame us and say you caused us to accept Mr Biyce's pro poiaU; tine remit U we are in this bad position. (2) Had they, the Muniapotos »aid, " J.)» not accept proposals," and there after their country bcoama opened up, tho Waikatoi would tay, " You prevented Tawhia* accepting a Urge tract of country ob wbioh we could have lived in comfort, and n»w wa are landless." The Ngammia potoa ttate that had Mr Bryce betn satisfied with Tawhiao accepting only part of hi« pro posals, that tuoy would have w 11 ---ingly dicusiod with Mr Bryce tho advisability of allowing ihe railway to be made through their coun try. Tho natives at a whole consider tliat Mr Bryce in prcHsiuf; Tawhiao to give up hij toYcrtiguy showed great shortsighted ness. Th«y say tbat had Mr Bryce been satisfied with Tawhuo accepting say only tin income and the land that his niaua ai King from a Maoii point of view was at an oiid, and further add, 1-ir Geprge Giey was f«tr-s«eiDg when making bis proposals, and did n»t allude to the sovereignty of Tawhiao knowing w«il that if Tawiiiao once com mitted himsolf by acctpiing anything from the Government, his kingship would become a thing of the past. lhe Maniapotos Will Not Give Any Land. TheNgatinmniapotos say thsidc* of urging them to giva up some of their lands to Wai kato never originated with Mr Bryce, and that he made a mistake to bo udvis*d by anyone to say auch a thing. They say thin view is borne out by the fact that on frun day evrning last the Waikulos callrd a meeting a«d sent for Wabanui and, other chiefs of the Msniapoto, wh«n the Waikatos atkul tint a tract of country be given them. T» thit Wahanui replied, "Th« re qneit is a very big onr, and cannot be de cided now." On this account Bewi was sent for by Wahanui, when a private m»eting b.twea* them took phce, the result being that yesterday it was arranged tlinl a meeting of Mania p to chiefs only sh«u'd take pltce imme diately to di^cnsi the Remind made by the Waikatoa. Letters to Wetare te Rirenga and numerous other chiefs wcrs despatched demaadiog their presence. Th« tone of Kgatimaniapoto is very decided on the matter, and say they will not give the Waikatos an acre. This very demand m»y lead to a rupture between the two tribe*, which, perhaps, may be the vary btst thing that could happen, and if Mrßrvce hie dies things priperly, showing a little more for bearance and tact, without doubt the present difficulties as to opening of country will be removed, for Ngatimaniapoto show every inc'ination to opes their landa, but do nit wish to be rushed into doing anything without fu'ly discussing matters in detail with a man wio w;ll give them a pationt hcariug.

POLICE COURT.—This day.

(Before J. K. Mucdonaki, Esq , R.M.)

An Alarm.—John Murphy was charged with making a great noise in the Hobson Hotel yes torday.--John pleaded guilty. He had not been drunk for a month.—Detective Brennnn said do fondant had taken the pledge. Dismissed with a caution.

Larcbny of Tweed.—Edward McMain wa« ohareed with tho larceny of three piccos o£ groy tweed, on tho Slst ultimo, value £3, the property of Jamos Soott.-Sorgoaut White asked for a remand in order to get the necossary evi dence.—Remanded until Friday next.

.Mr FAQiN.-OuorlesSrSes t a*l» was oharßod nndar tne Vagrant Act with naing obscuno language at the b«r of the Poneonby Club Hotol, on tbe l<h inntant—Prisoner pleaded Kuil'y.but hoprdhla Worship would look over i<yia (no morning was wet and ha was tight.— Sergeant WMtoau'd this was a very bad o»ao and not prisonor's first offence o{ tbe kind.— Fined 40s and oos's, or 7 days in Monnt Kden.

Ripi'G OtiH« Uk'cw.—James Williams ard J uopti sptndloy were "harged with furiously riding a horse on (he 27th ntto.—His Worship: Were fco'h riding on hors* 1— ier««snt Whlti<: Th»re were two horses, Your Worfhlp.—Mr Tyler appeared in defenco and pleaded not guilty.—feivoant White having opened the case, and put in the Gannte proo'nlmins the hoiinrt nrles of the Kemcara Highway District. David Kenealy was sworn, and deposed that he resided at Orakoi Bay. On tho 2)th Ootobcr, at half-past six, ho saw the defendants duly mounted and ridinr at a furious pace as though oont?ndlng for a prizo. Thoy had lost command of tho horses. It wai a dangerous paco, and had any person boon in tho way ho might hare boon injured. Ono of tho defendants, Mr Spindley, rodo agaioßt a do w and knocked tiie poor animal to a distance of seven yards, To Mr Tyler: Ho was fifty away. Wns fortunately not run orer. — Bridget Kenealy, wife of tho lost witness, de posed that sho was in tho stock yard. Saw tho mon riding furiously. It was at sun-down. It was a dangerous exorcise Poor Spindloy foil on tho road and spun round. To Mr Tyler: Sho was not near enough to distinguish tho colours of the rider.—Walter James Kenealy also gave evidonco.—Constable Ryan deposed that tho Boaoh Road whoro tho offenco was committed was in the Romuora distric. He ascertained that fact from the clerk of tho Highway Board. —Mr Tyler spoke in defonco. - His Worship having looked into tho matter, gave defendants tho benefit of the doubt as to tho locality, and in dismissing tho case, advised the young men to bo careful in future.or they might not escape so easily.

Remanded—Thomas Colobrook, charged on summons with not keeping building material in Hobson-strect properly lighted; James Kicharda and J. Thomson, furious riding in Karangahapo Road and Pittrstreet.

The Fokevo Shooting CABE.-Albert Bi ward Long ion romand) wan again brought up and charged with feloniously, unlawfully, and with malice aforethought, shooting at tWohsrrt Dlxon Long (his father; with a revolver loaded with powder and 1< a<Jen c»rtrldg<-p, with Intent to kid and mnrdor the said Biohard Dixon Long, o( Pokenn, on the 26ih October. - Sergeant White said Mr Long was not eafflolentlr ro eovered to appear in evidence.—lha prisoner was further remanded for ■ week.

Moth eh and Sons.—Michael. Henry and James MeSulnnoas. charged with falling to contribute towards the support of theicmother, were ranmnded until Friday next, Pbohibitoby O"db».—Mary Hennsosy, of Chapel-street, implied for an otdor to restrain hotel-beepers from supplying; her husband, WilliamHennesjjr.'wi'h intoxloatlngdrink. The drinking nabits of nor husband mado her Ufa wretohld, her horns daaolata. and her family wrotchad. Ha was, moreover, mlninc hi* health. 1h» Uourt granted the order. Ai.r.KOKD Hmbizzmmbnt. — Tha charea against Inaao Wilson (for embmlingr £20 in a | partnership tranaaotlon, was remanded for a VitOK ■ 1 This was nil the frulnMsj '

CABLEGRAMS.

[B* fiLECTHIC TeAMBAPH.—eOPY«OHT.J [betjtbs.J (Received November 10,- 11.30 a.m.)) ; THE DEMOCRATIC VICrORV m AMERICA. NEW YORK, Novembers, In the State elections the Democrats haws achieved a triumphant success iaNew York and Now England. Stutes r Pennsylvania and the Southern State*. Tho Democratic' party has now an assured majority iv Con gress, THE FALSE PROPHET OF SOUDAN, ALEXANDRIA, November 8. * Intelligence is to hand from Soudaa that fighting between the Egyptian troops and followers «f the falso prophet has been pro. ceedzng for some days past, and ou thewhole tbc engagements have resulted adversely to Egyptians, but according to latest reporta the latter are now retrieving recent losses. ARABTS TRIAL. CAIHO, November 8. The preliminary hearing of evidence against Arabi and bis fellow prisoners is now doped. Tho »akiog of evidence for the defence begins next month. FLOODS IN ENGL4N LONDON, November & Severe floods have occurred in various parts cf England and Wale*, and have greatly intvr/cted with the railway traffic on several line?. THE FRESCHATTIrUDETOWARDS MADAGASCAR. The French Government demands that the attitude of the natives in Madagascar ihould bo regaided as brigandage. The embas«y from the Governnunt of Madagascar ato staying at tbc Grand Hotel in Parit, but are virtually treated as prisoners. THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTER. BUItY. LONDON, November*. The rumoured resignation ef his see by the Archbinhop of Canterbury is contra' dieted. ANARCHISTS IN FRANCE. LONDON, November 8. T 7_e have threatensd to blow np the Bourse in Paris with dynamite IRISH MEMBERS OPPOSE THE CLOTURE. LONDON, Novemberß. The Tilth members have resolved to sup port Sir Stafford Northcote's amendment. LONDON, November 8. Mr Anthony Trollope is improving in health. The Right Hon. S. H. Walpole has re- Mgned. He is a Conservative, and repre sented tho Cambridge University, (SPECIiL TO MESS ASSOCIATION.) (Received 1.20 p.m., Nov. 10). THE DEMOCRATIC VICTORY IN AMERICA. • LONDuy, Nov. 7, 7.35 p.m. Glover, ef Cleveland, the Democratic can didate, has been elected Governor «f Ntw York; and Butler, the Democratic can oidate, has also secured tho Governorship of Massachusiett. ' The i-emocrats are secure of a dtci»ive majority ia the next Congrois. The Rebuplican party expect to Main in the south, but these cannot affect the heavy Democratic success in tie narth. LONDON, November 8. THE TRANSVAAL TROUBLE, The E»gli»h G.vrramcnt ha* refused to gfaat or unction any extension of the Transvaal fcjiritoiy. HEVIEW OF IHB GUARDS. Her Majsaty the Queen wi'l reviaw the Guards on tha 20th of Novemb:r on their return from Egypt. THE AMBRIC4N.ELECTIONS. V The Democrats have carried Now York, both Stale and e'ty, aad have in each sccUrod a substantial majotity. THE CLOTURB. Spfaklng at. a Libsral conference. Sir Charles J Hike expreiscd a confident etvnion that tbc reformed prace<Jure in the Hcuse of Commons had dispirited the advocates of factious oppo.itiiu), as*! irould enable the Governmsnt to carry ont it« political pro gram me, and to past many important measures which were urgently required, FIRE AT HALIFAX. A large fire has occurred at Halifax, del troying iifty hons'g. MBS LANGTRY'S SUCCESS. Mrs Langtry bas mado her appß»ranca on the American stage, and is pronaunccd a great succets. N.Z.L. & M.A. COMPANY'S MARKET TELKGItAM. LONDON, November 7. Wool,—Market unchanged, Wheat.—Market dull. Adelaide is worth 495, and New Zealand 43s per 4901bp. Tallow.—Tallow is dull of sale. Mntton, ia worth 44? 6<i, and beef 43s per cwt. Leather.—Market easior. Best tides are worth lid per Ib. New Zealand Hemp.—Market firm, Fine, worth £28 per ton. AUSIKALIAN. EXTENSIVE FIRE IN MELBOURNE. MELBOURNE, November 9. A destructive lire occurred this afternoon at Nott-ttrcet, Sandiidge. Twelve houses were totally destroyed. The total loss is estimated at £SOGO. ASSYRIAN SOLD. MELBOURNE, Novembar9. Tho racebotse Assyrian, winner of the la»t Melbourne Cup, has been sold for 400 guineas. FIRS BRIGADE FETB. SYDNEY, November 9. The fire brigade f6 te and demomtratton was held here to-day with great tucce-s. Kight hundred representatives of various coips in Victoria were pre'ent, in addition to those from places in this colony. SIR J. VOGEI, AND THE ELECTRIC LIGHT. MELBOURNE, November 9. A company bas been formed here to acquire from Sir Julius Vogel the sole light of using the Brush and Lane-Fox systems of electric lighting, fir Julius Vogel baa nearly completed anangemmts for illumi nating Spencer-street Railway Station by arc light, and is alto making prepara tions (or the introduction of incandescent lamps in Elztbeth-street. •SHIPPING 3SEWS. ■ MELBOURNE, Novembcr9. Aimed, yesterday evening: The Union Company's steamship Arawata, trom the Bluff. ■ SYDNEY, November 9.: Sailed, this morning : The Union C«m« par.y's steamihip Aingarooma, for Auck land.

NORTH SHORE REGATTA TO MORROW.

ISO loss importance will bo attached to tha North Shore Regatta because of its post ponement Ullto-morrowftSaturday.) In fact tbo alteration of the day will be of great advantigo to. hundreds of persona who preferred to patronise the Agricultural Show on Thursday, but who would moat likely attend the Begatta had there been no other great attraction. It is estimated that between 7,000 and 8,000 persons travelled by the Ferry Co,'s steamers yesterday, while hundredsiu Aucklaudupon hearing that tho major portion of the hegatta competitions were not to tike place, turned back from the wharf and spent the holiday elsewhere. This alone will show tho great interest tuken in the regatta, and as bat one of the principal events of the day took place the regatta to-morrow should, and probably •nitl, be the object of general public atten tion, and Saturday is already looked upon as a sort of holfday. The fine steamship Te Anau having to loave for the South this morning, ceuld not be retained as flagship for Saturday, and this morning Messrs C. C. Dacre (secretary), C. Bailey, Ackroyd, and W. Fenton (mem. here of committee) waited upon Captain Carey and thanked him for the courtesy he exhibited to those who patronised the vessel, and the genet at assistance rendered by him throughout the Kcgatta. The Northern Steamship Com* pany, • through Captain A. McGregor (managing director),havekfndly pliced their steamer Glcnelg at the ditpoial of the com mittee, and she ■will be anchored off the North Shore red buoy. Ferry steamers will ply regularly betw&n ■Auckland and North Shore,-and a special boat will be laid on to convey ticket-holders direct from Queen-street Wharf to the flag*

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