SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER{ To-morrow Morning, 2.57 SUNSKT.—This Evening, 7.4 • „ (

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY.

IAST EVENING lona; s.a., Johnson, from Whangarei

DEPARTURES.

LiBTEVESI>G. FermlOno, ship, Roberts, for London wS°Mk Amodeo. foe Taaranga GleneUF, s.a, Btephenson for bwsoU Omapere. p.s., asolaioth, tot■ Ku-s^i JJonulafl, b I-.. Norna for Mtroury B.y Btlffltt, tohooner. Bishop, lot upoillti. eohooner, oollinp, lor Tauranga Sedori,fthvoner, Ngaro for awbeui Pearl, ketch, Uarth. foe 8i dne?

TO-DAY

Niagara, brig, Stevens, for Newcastle . Australia, P.Tvr.s.s., Tulloch, for San Francisco KremhUUtt, sou, Bathurat. lor Whaugarua

IMPORTS.

Per Australiafrom Sydney-16 packasos general merchandise. Per Manapouri, from Melbourne: 8M pkgs. wheat. From Duncdin: 100 cases wniauy, ii r^qpq rnni 150 flro bars, 50 boxes candles, 150 Scks wtolt. FrSi Lyttelton : 17; cases ( bacon 10 cases confectionery. From WelUngton. 22 cases ginger ale, 250 boxes candles, 17 do ler tubes. Waxes meals. From Gisborne: 51 hides, S head cattle, i bundle sheepskins.

EXPORTS.

Per Three Cheers (at Whangarei) for Suva llMfeetdressed sawn timber, 78,900 feet rough sawn timber.

Flwards COASTWisE.-Moehau.from Omaha, with 21,01)0 feet timber; Nancy, from Wa'hcke with 42 tons firewood; I^ee, from Miranda, with 31 bales wool; South CaroUna, from Barrier, ■with 48 tons wood. Outwards COASTWISE.-Moehau,f or Omnlia; Kriemhilda,for Whangaroa: piivc.tor I.hames; Lizzie, for Whangaroa; Kauri,*or Port Charles. The ketch srnnoy I hornton Uf c Hokianna tor Auckland yesterday. The Suva "Time's" says tho demand for TOSflola unions: the mtiveu ot jnjl doea not at present exhibit in great animailun Tho barque Bella Mary li-ft Newcastle for Thames (Auction ) on November 29tt. The brig syren left *jdney for Auckland on ICorembsr 21th. wlih 1351 ba,s to-edus ,lo tous piglron, and 7 orates ouckelfl. The Oarop Prair, Ciptaln Josp, sniled from Toponnl taw mill. uiadtui with sawn Uraber, on a'hnrsdoy wan n ralr b Ind. aha mado a smart trip from Auckland, to Fort Altert, in less than four day a. Cap:aln Iroit left WhangsTOn by the Glenelg last evonlDg to las c ch«rge >t Meast* Laoo ana Biowti'd new oetter. h.\u lbalas, which leaves for Fjl aoont Krirta nexc, timber ladeo. The schooner Mana, 107 tons, left Suva for Auckland, iv charge of Captain Mcßurney, on November Cth. .

The solwoiiar Three Cheers (»t whatgarei) cleared at ihw Onotoma io-day for buva, to Bill at noon tn tbo Bih ir.ttatt.

The schooner Winifred returned to Suva from her third trip this season on October 31st with 81 recruits, in charge of Captain Meredith.

H.M.S. Diamond, after her cruise to Samoa, returned to Suva (Fiji) on the 31st October.

The schooner Taviuni arrived at Lovuka from New Hebrides on November 7th with 32 recruita. On October 9th one ol the ship's boats was attacked and three ot the crew massacred at Penguin Bay, Santo. The crew, we under stand, were all natives.

The s.s.lona amved from AVhangarei at , i a.m., with a large number of passengers and the following cargo :-100 sacks gum, 15 bales wool, 7 crates fowls, 5 bundles skins and sundries. Captain Johnson returns to Whangarei in charge of the s.g. Argylo this evening.

The small open sailing boat race on Saturday afternoon resulted in a victory for the Ruby, Una second Olive last. Another race will probably be arranged for an early date.

The eohoonpr welcome cleared at the Cns -10 a*, tfcla aftfiiMCOn for Waugaroa, where Bho Will lo>a tt«>bsr for Melbourne. Thn Vnkn Steamship Cemcany hai lad 0.. tteßiUioatj rua formliihUj, as SDeolUpas penger and cargo hoan lor Auokland and Southe-n worts, vii E ist Coast ports, mclodlng tTauroEge. Sho la expected here on Krlday next. ■

•H.M18. Dart, a new warship, has been paced In oominUßion on the A.aetrauaa Btatios. fhe ■Dart fs47'l tons and 200 horse-pawer; and no oordlog to the lateßt N^vy List is com aaanded bj Lieutensnt William U. Moore, lte only othtar names of the offiTorn given are anrj-Lleutenant WHloughby. r-. L'awaOß, and Eugeon Edward W. Lather. . In addition to Auckland consignments, the Australia haa on board forHonolulu79packagß3 general merchandise, and for San Francisco, 3 Soxes sovereigns (£10,131), 1.798 bales wool o|B ingots tin, 150 h'des, 76 cases opium, and 51 packages general merchandise. • The obmp tny prt.j-sctao. for establishing ateam c )mninntcatlon between LsvuKa, Ra«a ann ouva ia now assuming a tangible form, and thure ia some pioauoot ola proorietary being «stabUsbed, with a capital of &000. to carry an rte aohem*. Mr «oughttn. luneitor at Kiji for the Unloa Sti amshlp Company, is a« present taAuokiindwlth the objaos of deflDlteiy com wunicaiing with Mr Mills on the Burgest.

ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL STEAMER.

Tlie P.M.s.B. Australia. Captain A. N. M. Tnlloch from Sydney to Auckland, Honolulu, »nd Sail Francisco, arrived in harbour at ii IVam■' to-d*y. Wo are indebted to MrD. Dean, purser, for press parcels, passenger Usts, frc- aiittthe following report:—Cleared Sydney Hea«s 30th November, at 4 p.m., in a south pnsterlr sale, with a heavy sea, which lasted f■ r twoday*; thence to North Cape experienced moderate variable winds and cloudy weather. SiShteaTh'ee Kingslth December, at 10.30 a.m., rounded North Capo at 4 p.m., and received Auckland pilot sthDecember, at 105 a.m. Off North Cape and down tbe coa9t experienced toeKrweather.andforfourdaysdensefog.during which it -was necessary to proceed dead slow. PiSßeoflera --For Auckland: Mr and Mrofcarr, maid, and oblld, Mis HodgsoD, Messrs S. a. Thomas W. Hurrold, J. Jones, Mr and Mr» McOooiy and two children, Mr and Mrs Mllner BtoDhen MrD. isles. Mr and ilisa Heath, Messrs JohnlwwneV. K.DriBOoU,T. Chlsholm, W. H. Srv° Lycos, J. B. Crotherp. W, Cooh raie. Mr\nd Mrs CoitreU. Rev. G. and M*f Meaars H. Weetley. a.D. \aUntine, J B-iTowteT, V. Hammond, and sis tteerage. War Honolulu: ibOoe Bteerage. la transit tor San FrircUoo: Messrs K. P. William son B?G WiiUams, Mr and Mis Ohlmejet Ind Messrs V. Ohlmeyer, M. Ohl mwerl Chaa. Kablo. W. Dojle, Mr a«d Mrs cleminlaon, Mrs Sannderg, Modem* Hanohar, Mad»melJournot, Madamolselle Baro^t. Rev C. Fountaln'o. Messra Q. a. Tithoraage, J. ttcme, nad 12 steeraxe. :

ARRIVAL OF THE MANAPOURI.

Thes 8. Manaponri. 1020 tans, Captain Thos> l.oßitt. ironi south, arrived at 11.30 a.m. ta-day. PaiiaaneeM irom Melbourne: Mrs and mies > ' jfiEmui. Mtases Stewart (2), iStelng, Messrs L a Boohs. Craig. Dunnelt and Bertrand. From wnn»?f Mr Dlxon. From coiat: MeDdames Bo»1, Bweat. Gardiner^ and sprvant, Po««r, Snnkii> Brandon, Anderson, Stook. Wrigif, Little and child, Moulden. Waifeer, Koniedy, Mlaees Gillies, Kooke, Brown. Bhaw, Wnrnyeat, gS I Walker-. Measr-Mo"* a»han; Mowb-»y, TiibßT'■Heal Steph»n. MoCallom, J. K. Brown, wßßrown, Patter, Jenkins, Donklr, Raray' ■o:a*i- Marray. Anderson, Gr» ---i SJS. asnw"!. Stook. BarDieat, Fotherg 11 S nweo. B. Owan, Waterhonse. Levln- Bhon Arrow, dotUoox, «woHe. and 25 steerage. The Manaptmri left Melbourne on the 22nd tost -reachedHobartatß.30 p.m.on23rd;Bluff S^n'm on the27th;Port Chalmers at 7.30 a.m. on¥th;' left Port Chalmers,at 4.40 p.m. on 30th. CaUed at Lyttelton on Ist fast., Wellington on 2ncL Napier on 3rd, and Gisborne on Ith.leaving thelatter port at 9 a.m. Passed the Kast Cape a," 3 50 p.m.. andfrom thence exponencedstrong NVT winds -with head sea, Rounded Cape rnlvAle at 7.3d a.m. on sth. We have i toi thank Mr A. G. Mackillop, purser, for press files, otc, and above report.

AUCKLAND AND FIJI.

The Suva papers complain bitterly of recent serious delays to which both the Auckland and Sydney steamers have been subjected, and, according to tho "Times," should similar de teSSbn again occur, there will be no jPossibili^ of cmtmW the pursuit of the fruit industry with any prospect of profit to shippers who are notresident in the immediate neighbourhood of shipment. It is announced consequently that it is intended to run a larger and more powerful steamer than those present in use between Sydney and Fiji, but the change promises little aSrovemont if greater punctuality is not secured. At the conclusion of a lengthy leamo? axttele on the sublet, the "-Jlmea" BMS:'' Under any olrounMtances, the prospecte 3 the colony, and ot the speedy development of Its reiourcep, indicate Buch a rapid iecrca'e in the ainouat of tqnr.a?e required, that ample trade will bo found to support not only two Bteamerabetween here and 8yd B ey,but between Sjlw Zealand and EW also, while tha healthy comoeftlon thus established will ensure the Interfsts ot shippers receiving a little more conß)d«ra<ion at the hand.) ot those who a'e entrusted with the oonveyanca of their mer chandise to the o ilonlal markets, r,-, ?

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

4.RRIVAL,

Wanaka, s.s. Holmes, from the South

DEPARTURES.

Maearegor, s.s. MoAithnr, for Waitara Bowena.Vs. Soow, for HoManga

' Thn Northern Co's steamer Maogregor, left tm WaltaraT at 11 a.m. to-day, with 15 tons mna-rteßTandtheloUowirs paasengers-Colojel M?nnnald. Rev Mr Mc-«lcol and family Rs>, S"Ho o ghton, Forbee-andanalher. The s s. Wanaka, 278 tons. Captala /Tplmep. \Jt Wolitoßton at 5.45 p m. on 3r.1. arriviog off Oaptata Craig, and a;eera«e.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

NAMER, this day. Sailed (Sunday): N.Z.S. Co.'s barque Norman vfflV^faVsfaw* lavgig barque Langstone, with cargo valued at £61,200.

COMMERCIAL.

. Evening Star Office, Tuesday. TWiwurg Hunter & Nolm heltt thalr second ;.;. fjj, and half-bred (greaee), torn Bfd to 6i4.

Mail Notice.

If Alts wrtt OiOEu Afl Uiroani-

THIS DAY. For Wanearoa, per Cremona, at i imp. For RubboU and Kawakawa, per Manapoutl.

For Whangarcl Ileads, Wolpu, Whangorel, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at 4 p m,

Wednesday. 6th Instant. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 9.30 a-m. Kor Coromandol, por Coromandol, at'l.Bo. p.m. For tuwarrow, per Rjno, at 2 p.m.

Thursday. 7th Instant. For Gliitmrne, Napier, Sonthern Ports, mo Australian Colonies, per Manartiouct, &i v a. mi

SATTntDAY. 9<h Instant. Fo* Tauranna. Gisborne Napier, and Southern Port?, per Rotorna at fi p.m.

Monday, lhh Instant For Lcvufea and Suva por Hero, at 4 r.m. Si B. BISS, Chief Postmaster, Chief Post-offloe, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc,

December 6, 1882.

Abbott's Opera House-Juvenile Opora-Bouffe and Pantomime Company, 8 p.m.

Auck aod Permanent Co operaliva Building and interest Scoloty, Holt yearly Meeting, Office, Queen-street, 7.30 p m.

NowmarketHaU-Rov.T. W. Dann,"Bhyslog nomy,'' 7.' 0 p.ue.

H. John's Woaleyan Mutual Improvement Aniooiat'.on-Fruit Soiree and Entertalnmon*. 7.30 r.m.

American Novelty Hal, Queen-Btront—Kxbi bltion of PainUnßS ot Egyptian War, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m D iv Shod — Vlotorla Rifles, Parade at d Sunoliil Mo-tins; tj ojusioor Government negutationp, 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

DKNZ.-On Dae*mbor 2,1882. at her «sldenot' Newton, the wife of P. A. Derz ot a am.

Marriage.

FINLAY—HAVK d .—fn Uco-mber SO, 1882. at the residence of the brldo's father, by tho Uev. T. H->d*i««i, J*n oi Finltiy (' name.) to fanny Hayes (Auoßlond).

FKLL-HOiJ 1- E3.—On November 29. 1881 at Sc. MatthewV oharoh, by the Rev Mr Tebb». Georße Fell to Jsnat eldest daughter of Mr James Hnghea. of Auonlam'.

Death.

McKOY.—Oa December i. at ths resldenoe ot Capttln I'lnnln, Wood-street, Porscmhv Julia Anno, yonogest daughter ot the kto Frances MoKoy. Ksq., of H.M, Custom*, SFOnor, In fcer2tth roar.— -ydncy and Melbourno japera please oopy. , , The funeral will tako Place at 3 o'olock to morrow (Wednesdsj).

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

TUESDAY. DECEMBER 5, 1882.

For the causa that l&du usistaun. For the wrong that nends rosisUnci For ths future in the dlstiuica. And tbe good that we can do.

Mr Gladstone's new rulea of pioceduro having all received tho sanction of the House of Commons, Parliament was on Saturday last prorogued by lloyal Commis sioD^ Tho Queen's speech on tho occasion, which was read by the Lord Chancellor, might bo expected to prove a document of more than ordinary importance, eince it necessarily contains references to questions of home and foreign policy which are at present creating a wide-spread in terest. Bat it is a well-nigh hope less ta?k to seek for enlightenment, amid the platitudes of "official utterance.'," and the speech from the Thtone, pJgiug by tho telegraphic summary which has reached us, does not appear to be any exception to the rule. Trie most note worthy portion of the speech is tbat which refers to Egyptian affairs, and tbii part, though diplomatically vague in its lan guage, is reassuring, so far as any dis turbance of the peace of Europe over the Egyp'ian question is concerned. It is stated "the Government are determined to maintain the treaties in reference to that country, to uphold the ii-mats granted by Turkey, and to promote the prudent development of the institutions of rgypt.' 1 If this programme is adhered to, t.itro ran be no occasion for quarrel- ou the part ■ f either Turk, Russian, or Italian, ecen should it be a part of the plan to maintain British garrisons at Cairo and Alexandria. Her Majesty's advisers plainly intima'e that they intend pursuing a non-aggressive and pacific policy in Egypt, snd this justi fies their hope that the tranquility of Eastern Euiope will not be disturbed on account of England's action. The allusion to our foreign relations, in which France is specially singled out for mention as being on a footing of friendship with England, is not particularly happy or in genuous. It is,'quite true that there has been no disturbance of Britain's diplomat c relations with any foreign Power, Franca included; but it is evident that the latter country has been selected by the rule of contraries to stand as »he typical representative of friendly Powers. Sup posing all the French irritation over the .Egyptian question to have been al layed, the active colonising spirit which the Kepublic is displaying has placed her in a position of antagonism to Britain. The de Brazzas treaty in Africa, however ridiculuus it may be in itself, is accepted by tbe French Government as sullicient gtound for the annexation of a portion of tbat country, and they are also resolved to force a French Protectorate on Madagascar. The British Government have not ouly j remonstrated against the latter proceeding, but have sent a gunboat to Madagascar to i watch the iutsntions of the French, and protect tbe interests 'of Britain. This dees not quite answer to the description of " cordial " relations, and we are forced to conclude that this particular passage in the Address is a clumsy attempt to use language tor the concealment ot thought. lri«h aflairs, of course, come in for a share of attention, and we_ have the stereotyped declarations th»t affairs in that part of the Empire show come improvement, and that the Executive is determined to suppress disorder. We can only hope that tbo imptovement may be as real as it is apparent, and that tbe Executive will no longer trfle with the serious aid critical position of Ireland. The fact that Michael Davitt appears at the Pol'ce Court to-day, to be bound over to keep the peace, gives promise of oarnest endeavour on tbe part of the Government to apply pi event ire measures, and put a slop to those seditious orations which in the past yielded such a heavy crop of outrages and assas-inations As if threatened revolution and famine in Ireland weie not sufficient domestic troubles, the Address pom's oat ihit there is reason to fear that much distress will be felt in England during (he present winter. This is doubtless caused by the prevailing agricultural depression aud the comparative failure of the crops, while there is no counterbalancing indus trial activity to provide employment and food for the masses. Taken all throuah, tbe speech from the Throne is not of the most cheering character, though it strives to present the bright side of the picture to view. This, after all, is the best thing to do; and remembering that tbe ship of State has weathered far wilder storms than any which now threaten it, there is ground tor hoping that, by the time Parliament again assembles, there will be a message conveying the wel come news that Peace and Plenty once more amile serenely upon the Empire in all its relations.

A meeting of the Acclimatiea'ion Society was held this aftomoan, R, C, Barstow, Esq., in the chair. Toe business consisted of the adoption of the financial statement, passing accounts for payment, and the re port that 350 young trout hid been liberated in the upper part of the Maungatawbiri river. Mr Hobbs stated that they wera in excellent lna:th. — Special-Constable Parker reported the number of convictiens ht Waiuku during the season under the Animals Protection Act. :

Mr Milner Stephen, the Spiritualist lectuier, whose alleged healiog virtues have excited so much attentien in Sydney and Melbourne was a passenger by the Australia this morning. He intends to deliver a course of lectures in this city

The "Church Gazette" for December contains a large amount of Church news and dioefsan intelligence, the Bishop's 'engage* ments, reports, Sunday-school lessors, and notices of book?, with articles on "Tbe BeligioDS of the People," "'1 he Temper ance Question," and " Evblu'irn 5 " and ia addiiion ,to a large number ot in teresting item?,' a full sopplement of pro ceedings of the tenth synod of the diocc c, held in October last, and other mat er>.

The Bey. A. Carrick will deliver his promised lecture on " Progres of Sunday- school Work," on Monday evening nox"-, in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Churcb,

Symonda-str.et. ! The Parnell Borough Council havo dc- t'u cided to pass a by-law to prevent the new ; ha drainage works being used for the convey- Ma ance of nightsoil and othtr solid iililiy matter, 'iho maxinium ponnlty is i'CO. 'm The Tokapuna Jockey Club m-thi't an evening when prizes won at ihe last cprmg | Oa Meeting wero paid over, and the health < f 'h the winaeis was drunk in burapeis of champagne. It was decided to hold a in special meeting this evening to decide upon wh the advisability of altering the date fixed ba for the summer meeting (Jan. 29) to one more suitable to everyone concerned m the Ho progress of the spoits. Pr The War Exhibition at the American Novelty Hall, was again well attended last S night. The pictures), mmic, and magical { d entertainment gave p.reat satisfaction, A Gifts of a useful and ornamental nature ~h wore presented to each visitor. „,,,,, iiu The telephone system hasibeen so success- l ul in Mew Zealand hat the Government d have resolved to reduce the annual Bub- n scnptims to £12, which is £4 lower than the price in Melbourne. There aic low one hundred nib cribsra in Auckland eon- ™ nectod with the circuit, nnd thirty-r.no mora De awaitiii" the arrival of instruments to s enable them to join. Mr Oiciiiston, the t district inspector, expects a new accumula- ° tor, which will provide for fifty nioro sub- C scribeis, next week, and then the conucc- p tions will be made at once. A confovence of Presbyterian ministers, ol elders, aod friends will bo held to iiio.tow "■ eveningiubt James's Hall,Welliogton-ste t £ when the subjccr,"ihe elder and his work," t will bo submitted for dbcus>ion. The paper W will be lead by Rev. K. Sommerville, whoso a" intimate knowledge of the tu'jcct and long coloninl exporienca eminently fit him for a the opener of a debate of so much interest p to Presbyterians of the colony. It is hoped s that membeis of the Presbytctiau churches v and others will attend largely and j>ivo tho t speakers their countenance and support.

The I'arnull Borough Council, following the example of their brethren of the ci'y, have determined on a tussle with the Soap and Candle Company. It is asserted that a very great nuisance is occasioned by the rendering of fut iv large quautiti>'S>, ami as the company intend extending their works at Parnell, it is considered p obnble tint the nuisance will be still further incrcasfd. The Council intend taking a legal opinion as to their power to p-cvont the company extending its works and to close them altogether.

The members of ct. John's Mutual Im provement AS9oc; ati<>n have had a moat successful seifcion, and, numerically, tho association U equal to any other of tho kind In Auckland. It pos-osses a number of lady member?, whose musical and vocal taletft* add to its general iuterc9\ 'Ihe lectures and essays of tbe closing session have oeen instructive and above the average merit. This evening an entertainment and fruit soiree will be held, when addresses will be delivered by the Kov. H. K. Dows bury (the president) and one or two others, •n account of woik accomplished will be given by the secretary ; acd songs, music, salos, recitations, and short readings, will bo given by members, calculated to afford both instruction arid amusement, as per announcement. A pleasaot evening in anti cipated.

A number of changes are taking place in the several departments of the Auckland Police Force. Detective Brennon, an active oilicer with m good reputation, is to bo removed to Dunrdio, and leaves for his nc\r fpherc of duty on Thursday next I'Ctrctive vvnlker, formerly ot this city, will fill Detective liroumiu's place. Con stable* Jones and btrathoru. the Conner from Guernsey, and the latter from Scot land, both of whom bave been mott assiduous in their (Jusie?, havo deservedly

b'CU promoted, on the recommendation r.f Mr Superintendent Thomson.' Con stable Mitchell, a Devonshire man, and a scholar, fills the position of uuard-room clerk, recently held by Constabto MeGilp, who has been removed "to the B:iy ot Islands.

Jem Mace gave his farewell boxing exhi bition at the Theatre Royal last evening. Tho following amateurs engaged in buxii.g contens, and at the conclusion of the per formance wero given suitable presents :— Keesing aud Donovan, heavy weights; Murphy and Burns, light wei«hts ; Green aud Custlo, light weights; George aud Madigau, light weiuh'sj Burns and Joiner, light weights ; o'Me.ira and Gray, feather weights ; Kirby and Biley, feather weights. Kee3iu» and S.adc, and David and blade, also had a set-to. A half-caste nam d Arthur Tohcy tried cone usions with Slade, but wai easily thrown. Mr Jem Mace during tho evening stated Auckland was the finest to vu in New Zealand, and Kees ing and Donovan were the best heavy weight boxers in Auckland.

At a meeting of tho members of tho Auckland Fire Jir g»de, held last night iv Alberfc-strc t, Superintendent Huubes, on behalf of the Brigade, presented to Fireman solomon a reward of merit bearing the fol lowing inscription :—"Presented to Fire man T. Solomon by his comrades iv the Auckland Fire Brigade, to show tbiir appreciation of his brave performance of duty on Srptembor 4, 1832." The act wbich called forth this laudable recoguiiion of merit vra< that performed by Fireman Solomon at the recent fire in Karangahapo Road in obeying an order at the ri»k of danger. The presentation consisted of a handsome medal illustrative of the event, with the above inscription on one side, and on tho other a neat ehlcld with a fireman's helmet, and crossed fireman's axes,bearing underneath tho motto of the Auckland Fire Brigade, " United to Protect." Ibe annual balance-sheet was satisfactory, shewing a respectable ba'anci to the credit of the brigade. A letter was icad from the secretary of the Fire Brigade 'Association at Duncdin, askiug if the brigade would send a representative to a meeting of the fare brigades at Napier. It was resolved, if possible, to send Superintendent Hughes to represent the a uckiand Fire Brigade.

1 Our Poit Albert correspondent writes : " A meeti' g, understood to be the anniver sary of the opening of tho Weslc.yan Chapel, took place fast .Friday evening. There was an excellent tei provided. The cven:ng inrcing was of the usual chwait' r, embracing a number of speeches and songs. The former were liberal, eutertaiuingr, and suggestive, but tho sing ing was below tha average of that hca'd at Port Albert entertainments. This latter re mark U not matte in a ephit of fault-finding, but of late we have bfitn retrograding in musical culture.and much of tbe local talent of former yeais is no longer with ii*. The Rev. W. Gittos presided, and opened the mettitgbvaffw cheerful and kinrilv remarks expres4ve of tho warm interest he had held, and ever thould, in all that pertained to the welfare of this setilemeat. The Rev. Hammond, in a capital speech, proved that tho Anjilii-Saxon is not likely to degenerate in this colony. Ho was warmly patriotic in re»aid to this, his native land—being a true colonial, He expressed his opinion very strongly on the great evils of tho liquor traffic, and was of c iur;e in perfect harmony with an audience. Mr Kelly, of iheTaia, gave .i speech notowoithv for its hagacny and common sen<e. Messrs Dean, Kumsbottom, and Le»ge, also ad dressed the meeting. Mr Shepherd pave a brief finauciil report of the chapel fund, showing the balance to be as yet on the wring side.

Two men, who gave the names of Wil liam Stait, and Robert Rowsrn, were brought »p at the Police Court th;s morn ing, i>nd pli'a'led not guilty to a charge of drunkenness on Sunday, at the entrance of the Government House Grounds. The cases occupied halfan-hour, a? huth prisoners did their best to hinder the prosecution of bu-iuess. The several officers proved satisfactory that the men were scirccly able to wa'k. Prisoners,how ever, declared that they w>re peifeotly sob?r. Rowson wished to give evidence, but objected to the usual form, not that he was a frrcethinker.nor in tact any particular relkioD, The Bench permitted him to make an affirmation ; he tben stated that bi3 name was John Wilson, but to a ques tion from the Bench, said that was near enough, it was two parts of his name; he did not wish all the world to know that he had been imbibing on a • Sunday. The Bench reminded him that, In the eye of the law, he was taking a fabe oath, and miist take the consequence which was serious. Witness (hi* eyes dilating with evident fearj: "What consequence I" The Bench : "You will find that out; it is clear to the mind of the Bench that you have committed perjury." Witness : " Don't irge me to tell my teal n.irap, my respectability will be at sake," The witness was allowed to stand down. The Bench looked at the conflicting evi dence Stair, had stated that thfy only had three or four pints,wbi'e Wilson or Rowson declared they only had one each, while wrttitr ot them could tell the name of the ho el where they got the drink, which con vinced tbe Bench that the men must have been vei y drunk indeed, and thoy were fined in the usual amount,

The Hon. J.Bryce, Native Miuister, leaves * uckland for I auranga onThuisdey, and wi 1 thence go ou to Wanganui, via Xaupo aad I'okan".

Tlio Hon. F. Whiiakcr. Grand Master of : scotch Constitution of the Noith Island, s premised to_ consecrate the llawera sonic Temple in Jamnry. Captain A. N. M. Tiilloch was in corn aud ot tlie P.M.?.?. Australia, which ivod here from Sydney to day. Captain igill joins the yes el at B.in Francisco on o present voyage. " Peace " writes, complaining of a box g establishment started at Papakura, ere he says some green hands have been dly mauled with the gloves, Tbo matron oE the r n:]mtria i School, we-street, thanks Mr Sandlo for the esent of meat received on Saturday. A aweep9 take race will take place on aturday between the 13ft. boats Alice pia ,g,.,n), Castiway (Fta'herstonej, and u t e l O pe (Slattuy); to start a 2 p.m. a>p ftom North Shore Wlarf "he furtnei mistness ue iho Catholic uß , imt o i 9 adjourned until the first Moii in Janua J. w))cn , t 0 , import . nee ~. be brm hf^ d f di ussioD . * The Rev. G. H. S. Walpole, M.A., the " incumbent of St. Mary's Parish, Par ll. avmed from Sydney by the man teamer to-day, and will be instituted by he Bishop this evening nt half-past seven ?lo, clc- ,%",? received by Messrs K. M. lark and W. Kensington ou behalf of tho anshionera. A lad, Henry Radclifi'e, son of Mr Bad iflb, builder, of the North-road, met with fu(i ocoident yeslorday through falling rom,a. tr, oo' breaking his ar.u and disloca ing his shou'dor. The bane was set by JJr alker, and tho lad is |,oiDg on favour 'i'- To-moirow (Wednesday) evening the nnual recital of aacred mil ie will tike loco in Trinity Chuich, Devonport. The ervice will commence at 7.30, aud will he nder the leadership of J. A. Hea'.e, Esq.. he orguuist of tho church, Bishop Luck conducted the examination

of the Convent schools, Onehunga, yo*t r day. Ho was accompanied by the Very Rev. Father Fynes, V. U. Father Paul and the SiftoM of Mercy were congratulated on the efficiency of their educational estab* lishmeut.

A meeting of gi n'lemen interested in de veloping tho mineral resources of ihu Avon dale diftiict will b." held in the Avotdale pubic hall on»Thurs(iay ovouing next, tor iho purpose of receiving the report of the committee appointed a-, last me ting to as certain the must business-like way to com mence sinking for coal in the distrio'.

A shark measuring nine feet b\x inches in length was caught in the Manukau Harbour one day last week by Mr Taylur, fisherman. Ho had set his net across tha mouth of Geddis basin, expecing to get a good haul of flat-fish, mullet, &c., and was waiting till the tide had eono down some what whon he obseivcd his sharkshlp en deavouring to get away, and, fearing he might tike the net with him, Taylor pro* cured a tomahawk and quickly despatched him, but not till ho had damaged the vet considerab'y.

The quarterly meeting of the Licensing Committee of Auckland North was held yesterday, in the Temperance Hall, before Messrs VV. R. Wa-ldel, Thompsou, aud MacDonnell, and, as Superinten dent 'J homson ollercd no objection, tho folllowiug transfers of lit'cnce* were granted:—Mr S Heskoth applied for a transfer of tho BUck 801 l Hotel, Albert sticct, from .Aniiio Clements to Michael Gallagher. Mr W. Hill applied fora trans fer of the Bricklayers' Amis Hotel, Chapel street, from Henry Pnrslow to William Francs Madigau.

Mr Bryce'a next move iv his dealings with the Rinuites is the 0| cum« of Kuwhia harbour, He intends to oiler for sale as a township the forty-two acres formerly be longing to Mr Charlton, purchased by tho Government at auction two years ago He wilt also buoy ti»c harbour a« a port i.f icfu?e, and establish a pilot and Custom house officer there. His next siep will be the sale of the Govoruruont land at the mouth of the Mokau River.

Mr Arthur sells, on Thursday next, at noon, some very valuab'e property in the city. The lots are :—Wellington and Hepburn-street?, valuable piece < f laud at the career, sub-divided into fifteen goad building alotments; Hopburu-stroet and Wolfc-^trect, two lirsl-class villa sites, pleasantly situated ; Wolfe-street, one allotment, aud 3-rooiued cottage erected thereon—two gcod allotments adjoining, but a short distance from Hepburn-street ; Beresford-street, 4 roomed cofage, and good allotmaut, al'o an allotment adjoin ing, situateJ about mid-way between Hep burn-street and the residence of tho Rcy. J. Hobbj. This property mu.t rise iv value.

Mrs Dent, who has conducted the day school at Tauhoa from its comincucemctit in 1579, is about to remove to tho Lake, Nortb Shore. Her remofal will be a great loss to the settlement, as Mrs Dent dis plays great ability as a teacher, and with kindness and energy his been successful during the three and a half years she has been residing here. A meeting will bo held at the ichool-room on the 15:h imt, when the children of the day and Sunday schools will Ustify their esteem for their teacher, and the committee will express their appre ciation of her services —Mr Wayuood is leaving Wharehinc, and will be succeeded in the management of tho school by Mr Gradwcll.—(Correspondent)

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[Pus ILM.S. Australia.]

Sydnvy, November 30. Tiik electioos arc causing a good deal of excitement, and some feeling. The course of events has been so rapid that very little time ii allowed candidates in some of tbc constituencies. The general impression everywhere is that the Government will not secure n majority in the new House.— After a period of great heat, welcome rain has fallen all over- the country, and the weather now lins become quite cool— almost winter.— Cunningham was execu'ed at Goulburn on Wednesday. He was quite callous to the las-t. He asiited the black smith ii removing tho leg irons, and curstd the Qaecn horribly. Nothing else was said. No clergyman was prefent.—Valuable city properties were offered for tale. Punch's Corner,, J Jitt and King-streets, was passed in at £31,000, and HuilmoDg's store, ia Pitt-street, at £45,000. —Operations on tho Austral have been su'pcnded, owing to a cablegram received from tho London Board. It is intended to pump the ve;sel out by the hydraulic pro cess, and so raisa her. It is likely to be fl long proems.— Dean Cowpor denies that there was any authority to oiler the Bishopiic of Bjdney to Cunou Fleming. He was only autbo iacd to make tho offer to Dr. Parr i', Suffragan Bishop of Dover.— At a meeting of clergy of the Church of England, a resolution was passed in favour of open air preachiag to the masses where necessary and practicable, and when it can h<i carried out upon tbe lines of the Church of Kngland.—The amount owing by Messrs Saber and Co , in this colony, is about six thousand pounds only.

Melbourne, November 30.

Sic Bry&n O'Loghlen was suddenly seized with an at'ack of giddiness while speaking on the Land Bill ia the Asaemb'y on Thursday night, and was compelled to cease sneaking.—Very heavy rains have fallen all over the country, and some damage was done.—Sir William Jervois is .now on a vififc to Sir George Strachan, Governor of Tasmania, ie is expected to arrive in, a few days on 'a somewhat leog'henod visit —Ttio war iteamer Nel aon has been the object of creat attraction. A. large paity of member* of the Legislature proceededon b>nrd, and was shown over the vessel. — The University has appointed five naff professors, including Mr E. E. Morris, latent! ead-maßter of the Church of Enulaud Grammar School, and Professor Andrews. —Sir W. J. and Mr Joseph Clarke have been banquettid by the Church of Tijnity College ia recogni tion of the:r munificent donations.

Adelaide, November 30,

Heavy storms and rainfalls have been ex pedenced in most paits of the colony.—Mr Joydc, Surveyor-General, has applied for a further leave of absence. He will pro bably have to ret're, owing to failing health.—lt is understood that J. H. Augas has sold some of hi* northern runs to a company, the pricepnidbsing £850,000. —The valuable ssniefs rendered by the late Wm, Townsend have been recognised by public resoluti.m.

Brisbane, November 30,

The Premier and other members of the Ministry who are now travelling in the northern par's of the colony, are every where well-received.—The Cingalese diffi culty is not yet settled. The men refuse to recogniie the agreements,

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT),

COROMANDHL, this day,

Mr Counsel, travelling agent for the Government L'fe Insurance, lias closed a most successful visit to this district, an I ia leaving for Kaipara. Ycsteiday, Mr Coun sel started in an open boat for Wak'ra, but, owing to the heavy sea rolling down the gulf, had to put b^ek.

WHANG 4.KEI, this day, THE ROAD OBSTRUCTION.

On Monday tho roid ob'tmction cassß were expected to come off, but the Maoris did not appear. Wai rants were issued i.r tho apprehension of tho parties, and two policomen proceeded to the settlement, but finding about thirty natives ussembled who thieatened violence if any arrests were made, they conside-ed it better to await their opportunity, and not cause aDy fracas by foicibly arresting any of the delinquents. Subsequently Tnmarere Kukupa promised the K.M. that ihe men should surrender to thfir summons on his return from Kaipara in a day r>r two, so pioventing any furt'ier trouble arising from forcible arrest.

TAURANGA, this day. In the ca«e, Bill versus the National Bank, the phuutill took a non-suit.

OPUNAKE, this day.

CAPTAIN GOOD'S HOUSfS BURNED.

About midnight on Saturday a fire biolto out in Cup'aiu God's house at Oro. The furniture, clothing, and nearly everything belonging to thu family were burnt. The place was uninsured. The lo>s is heavy. A now addit'on to the house was just being built, which was also partly destroyed.

NAPIER, this day. THE GOVERNMENT AND THE

HOSPITAL,

Immense dissatisfaction exists with res pect to tho apparent effort of tho Govern ment to evade its declared policy in the matter of hospital maintenance. Tho Go vernmirit says it will give pound for pound at the end of the financial year. The hos pital committee bad collected £1500, and during the past fix mouths disbursed that amount in maintenance, and now demand repayment to enable them to expoad it on tho erection of additional wards. Too GjVirnment objects to do this, and requires the committee to raise half for Maintenance and Building Fund. Under these ciicutnstances tho public decline to subscribe for anything but building pur poses. In most of the churches in town and country collections were made for the Hospital on Sunday, but the most meagre offertory was obtained. The Weßlovans declined to give the Hospital services, and tho English Church in Nipier deferred con sideration of the propoaal. HOKITIKA, this day. EMBEZZLEMENT. At the K.M. Court on Saturday, the charge against Jat.Wyldo,lato Town Clerk, Ma'e Collector, and Treasurer tar the boiough of Kumnra, for embezzling sums of money from £1 to £5, in all £29 6s Cd, was concluded, and the accused was com mitted for trial at the Supreme Court, Ilokitika to bo opened in March next. Bail wa3 allowed, himself In £200, and two sureties of £100 oach. WELLINGTON, this day. NOMINATED IMMIGKANTS. By the mail, which left for lomlonvia San Francisco, tho Government forwarded nomiuatio'JS for 454 immigrants. <Jf theso 1(52 a-e for Auckand; 9 for Taranaki; 20 for Hawke's Bay ; !>i for Wellington; 8 for Nelson; 7 for Wcstlatd; 4 for Marl* borough ; 79 for Canteibury; 6G for Otago ; aud 25 for Southland. • f persons nominated, 180 are sinplo wom°n and 5C tinglo men, the remainder being made up of families. The totil amount of nnnrna tiou fees tcccived on account of the übove is £1 309 'the total amount of Customs revenuere ceivod in tho colony durinar the month of wovomVr l«t was £127,G51, as compared witti £116,378 for the corresponding month last yo»r, being a substantial increase of £11,240. The Bjer lax shows a slight failing off, tho amn'int collected for ihe month named this yni' being only £5,292 as compared with £5,355 tor tlii same period last yoir. APPEAL COUKT. A number of impoitant judgments were , delivered in the Court of Appeal yesterday, fn tho case, Now Zca'and Land Company v. Patterson, depending upon ths construction of a guaiantee, judgment was j;iven in favour of plaintilfc. In Macauxlxnd v. Mervyn, tho Court held that the Govern ment bad no right of action to recover in stalment* of deferred payment, their only right being to forfeit. In Reyno'ds v, Napier tho Court confirmed ths judgment of the Court below, holding that a bare right of action for dclapidation under leaee was not assignable. In ihe case of Cooner v. Coleman, tho appeal was allowed with cwts of aIS court*, and Cooper's adjudica tion as a bankrupt was reversed, upon the the grounds (hut it was against ihe policy] of the bankruptcy la»s that a debt should be boujiht for purpose of ad judication. Judgment was also given in Proudfoot v. Tumbull, so far as relates to certain land in Kot'ray street. Mr Proudfoot was decreed to give a title for ouc-half to defendants, al-o to Musfcl burg's lands. The ca<e was remitted back to the Kuoreme Court to ascertain ths interest, if any, of George Proudfoot, David Proudfoot to pay Mr Turabull's costs of appeal, and Tumbull to pay Geo. Proudfoot'a costs. The Court will sit at 10 30 a.m. to-morrow, when judgment will bo given in Hurrap v. Bank of .Now South Wales.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day,

HEAVY INSURANCE LOSSES ON

THE SELIM.

Tho Solim, from Lyt'.elton to the Con tinent of Europe, is reported as having foundered. Insurances : New Zealand, £2,500; Standard, £u,OOOs South British, £4,000; Swiss Lloyds, £2,000.

A lad of 15 named Clark was before the Court yesterday for trying to cut his throat. Ho was trembling violently and had to be supported, and tho Court, seeing his state, remanded him for medical treat ment. DEATH FROM LOCKJAW. Mrs Hazlehurst, residing in Prebbletpn, about 12 miles from Chrislchurch, was knocked down by a call about a week ago as she wat lifting its tether-pep, and re ceived a slight injury to her thumb. Simple as it seemed, the wound developed lockjaw, and she died last night in the hos: pital. At tho inquei-t a verdict was re turned in accordance with the evidence.

Tho Chinese resident of Christchurch have subscribed nearly £60 towards the Destitute Patients Relief Fund at tho Hospital.

At the Magistrate's Court this morn ing, Samuel Grindrod was fined £1 for breaking a pane of g\i?s at one of tbc new lire alarm box's in the city and giving a false alarm of fire.

DUNEDIN, this day.

Mr Archibald Forbes's first lecture last night attracted to the Garrison Hal the largest audience ever assembled there. The entrance of the famous war correspon dent, wearing the collar of St. Stanislaus, and his left breast covered with medals and decorations, evoked a most enthueia?tic demonstration. The lecture, with its piMphic descriptions and numerous humour ous anecdotes, gave universal pleasure.

B. TONKS AND COMPANY'S LAND SALE.

Messrs B. Tonks and Company announpe an important land sale for to-morrow, at noon. The first lols submitted will be the township of Tawbare, situated on tho Waikato Land A sociation's estate, at f;he junction of the Hamilton, Piako, and Cam bridge roads. Tho site is about eleven miles from Hamilton, and a similar distance from Cambridge, aud about fouj: miles beyond Eureka station on tho rpad to Piako. The township allotments are quarter acre, and the fa^ms from four tp eighty acres each, all b ing In good grass and carrying'cattle throughout last winter, Messrs Tonks and Co. will submit at tho same time tbe township of Springtido, nonr the Asylum, Great Noith road. This property, which is all in gnod grass, is on the road leading down to Point Chevalier. It affords capital sites for men working at the neighbouring tanneries, tho waterworks and various industries in the vicinity. It is also oalv a short distance from Mount Albert railway station. The determination is to sell, so that there will probably be ood chance* of picking up cheap sections,

CABLEGRAMS.

(Special to I'kes3 sssociatiox.) (Received sth December -11.30 a.m) LONDON, December4,l am. Parliament has been prorogued to the 15th of February. Lord Chancellor Selborne (Roundell Palmer) has been raised io an Bnildoni. THE EGYPTIAN REBELS'. The Khedive hasamnistied all minor offenders. THJS PrtBSII'ENT'S MESSAGE. The United States Congress meets on Monday. The President's message urges the neeesiity for a revision of tho tarilFond an increase in both army anil navy. It also supports tho proposal to render more stable tho tenure ot olDces ,iv tho public service. DEATH OF JOHN DAY. John Day, the well kaown trainer, Is dead. OPINION ABOUT AIUBI'S TRIAL. Arabi Pasha exhibited cam diani y throughout his trial, but the Europeans in E^ypt are highly indignant at the faicial proceedings. The naiive< rejiice greatly at the result. The English pros highly eulogise lord Dull'eiiu's actiou iv the matter. 'IHK CHANNEL TUNNEL. M. Grevy, iv replying to a deputation of English Unionists, said he beliovul the completion if a tuuoel batween France and England wou'd bo productive of the happiest results, but the decision as to whether the tunnel project should go on rested with England. fBEUTER'S CABLEGRAMS, The sentence on Arabi. CAlllO, December 2. The tiial of Arabi was concluded to.day. He was found puilty of the cha goa latd agninst him, and was condemned to deith. The Khedive ha", however, Binee.commutcd the setenco to exile. Later. Arabi pleaded Rwil'y to tho charges broujht against him aud the tiial was speedily concluded. It is believed that he will be exiled to some English territory. Collision in the Enqlisn Channel —New Zealand Vessel Sunk. L'JNDON, December 3. A serious collision occurred to-day in the Channel between the barque Selim, 723 tons, grain-laden, from Lyttelton, and the steamer Halsteerc, of Newcastle. The barque sank within a short time after the collision, and is a total lus». The steamer has put into Plymouth, severely damaged. So tar as is known, no lo.s of life hai oc curred. MR FAWCETT'd CONDITION CRITICAL. LONDON, December 2. The Hight Hon. Henry Fawcstt, Post master Genera), is seriously indisposed, and his condition ia now c nsidercd critical. Typhoid symptoms have set in. DEATH OF THE PRIMATE. LONDON, December 3. The most Rev. Dr. Tait, Archbi.-hop of Canterbury, ditd last night, aged 71 yeais. A GENBRAC DISMISSED AT GIBRALTAR. LONUON, December 3. Lord Kiiobarley hasdismi-std the Colon ial of Gibraltar (Mnjor-Gcneral Bayn(s) and thi) Chief of tho t olice there for having approved of the surrender to Spain of two refugees from Cuba, PR-jSBCUTIOV OK MICHAEL DAVITT. LONDOy, December 2. Michael Daviit, one of the leaders of ihe new Lish ftatiooal League, who has for some time past beea deiiveiiug speeches of an incendiniy charactor, has been sum moned to appear at the Police Court on Tuesday next, and find securities for good behaviour in tho future.

THE RUSSIAN MISSION TO BSBLIN,

ST. PiSTEtfSUUKS, December 2. M. Gicrs, tho Russian Mlniiter for Foreign Affairs, has relumed to this C'ty from bia vuit to Eerlin, where ho had a lengthy interview with Prince Bismarck anil the Emperor William. NothiDghasns yet, transpired as to tho result of tho meet °K' NBW TOKKIBII MINISTRY,

CON STAN TiROPLE, December 2. Said Pasha has been reinstated as Graud Vizier, and Oanmn Pa 4ha as Minister of War, aa successors 10 Ahmed Vefyk Pasha, and Haska Pasha. OnriQ Pasha has been appointed to succeed Safvet Pasha as Minister lor Koioign Affairs. LONDON WOOL SALE?. LONDON, December ?. The wonl sales citalogue comprised 89.000 bale), of which 9,800 were with drawn. Good bulky nicrinots, and best crosa-brtds met with support at previous value*, but inferior creasy meriuos suft'ercd a reduction of from id to 2d, while coateo cros<-breds were Id, and inferior scoured 2d lowor. MH. GLADSTONES PROPOSALS. In the House of Commons, Mr Gladstone's proposals for the appointment i-f grand commit'ocs to d-'al with the subjects of law mid commerce have been carried by way of experiment.

ANOTHER MDEDER I!f IRELAND, Another constable has been shot at Xi rry,

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received December 5—1.10 p.m.)

The Railway

Accident. — The

Cause of the Disaster.

MELBOUKNE, this day.

Thomson, the Hawthorn station-master, bas stated that bo believed that the special train f>om Vauxhall, and the train from Melbourne, should cross at From ley-street, Hi hmo"d, a short diftiace 'beyond the scene of the collision. It ap pears, however, that such crossing was not pos-iblo. A controversy is proceeding between certain railway official* regarding the time table. It is understood that there was a misprint in some of the tables, which did not show that the special should stop at Hawthorn. It appears thoto is no telegraph between Hawthorn and Bromloy-stree". Public feeling strongly urges a complete charge in the syatem of working the lines,

SYDNEY, this day. Arrived, 3rd Inst (evening) : Union Com : pany's Arawatafrom Auckland.

NiW SOUTH WALES ELECTIONS,

SYDNEY, December 4,

In tho elections for tbe Legislative As sembly, now proceeding, tho Hon. F. B. Sutton, Minister ot Education, and Mr T. Garrett have been relumed. Messrs W. J. Poster, John Davis, and J. S." Funcvell have been rejected. Sir Henry Parkes has been elected for Tonterliekl withput opposition. 'Ihe Hon. James Watson, Colonial Treasurer, has been rejected for the Young constituency by two vpte?.

OPERA HOUSE.

"LKS CITCHES DE CORNVILLK " WaS pro. duced at the Opera Home last night before a good audience, and was performed on the whole very fairly. It was quite evident, however, that sufficient time had not been allowed for rehearsal, for the prompter, more than once, threatened to become thep>inci; pal performer, and, in several of the choruses, the children got decidedly mixed. Still the p:ece was excellently mouoted.the costumes were pretty, Hie*4" bnsiuess " wq.s good, and the solo singing crcditaMe. Miss Amelia Hodge took tbo place of Germainp, ami dcs : pite a scere cold did her best. Miss Amy CbiMs impersonated the Marquis fati?fac : torily, and Mastpr E, Osmond as Greni- Chcux, Master W. Drisrpll as Ga>parxi, Ma-ter Faverger as the Bailie ; Miss Dolly Inmnn, as Qobo, were veiy amusing, while Mi's Flora Graupner, as Serpoletta, tairly surpassed her provious efforts. 'I ho poTformance will doubtless be much better to-night. Tbo opera is well worth seeing, and tho music is very agreeable.

Sm Edward Wilmot, the physician, wag, whon a youth so far cono in 'consumption ihat Dr. Badpl}(l'p, whom na had consulted, gavo his friends no Hbpo' of his recovery. Yet ho lived to tho ago of ninoty three I upon which Dr Ho bordon notes : " This lms been tho case with eomo othora who had many symptoms of con sumption In youth.'' Modern research in modi cluolias now provided many invaluable rcmo dlon for consumption, bronchial and chest com plaints. Tho combination of Hypophosphito oil Llmo and Quinine with the healing Eucalyptus <or blue Rum) lias boon the means of relieving and permanently curing sach diseases. Possess ing tliua a peculiarly repavative nutritivo action, Aickin's Syrup of Eucalyptus with Hypophosphito o£ Lime and Quinine, ia a phar maceutical preparation specially inventedf or the relief of sufferers from chest affections, A gcnt3 —The flew Zealand Drug Company,

THE AUCKLAND CRICKETERS.

Auckland v. Canterbury.

(BIT T£OTGItA.riI —SPECIAL KEI'OKTER )

OHKISTCHURCa, this day. OWING to the fuct that the telegraph wires were interrupted yesterday, my report of the match could not bo >ent through; there fore I foi ward a condensed account. The match was resumed yestetday shortly be fore one. The weather and light were bid, and a tlrizzliog rain was foiling. Auckland, with forty runs to get to tie their opponents and four wickets to fall, sent in Gatdner and Yates, not outs of Saturday, to face the bowling of Frith and Fuller. Yate3 diove the first from the foimer out of bounds for four, and Garduer put Fuller over long field's head for three, Yatea following up by p'acicg Fuller in the slip 3 for 4, bring ing up the century amidst applause. A single to Gardner was followed by five leg hits over the boundary for 4. Yates, who was unable to run for his hits owing to an iujnred lig, drove the bowling all over the lidd—two ami four and single, taking tho score up to 110. Gardner got two fine hits near the boundary for three each, and Vaicscut the last of the over foV three more. Ashby relieved Fuller, and Ya'.cs got him in the slips for 4, Ollivier retired with a strained leg, and Washer, a substi tute, took his place. Gardner, in attempt ing a Eccond urn oil one of Yatos's drivtS, found it impossible, and turning to go back fell in the centre of tho wicket, and was run out-7 —14—12S. Dufaur went in, and Yates plnjed Filth's next into Harmau's hands at mid oil". Lankham was the next man, and Dufaur brought 131 up with lime single?, placing Auckland ahead. Lankham got Beve-al, and Dufaur was bowled off the pad—9-3—136. Gill, the last man, went in, and playing carefully kept his wicket up. Lankham put Ashby out of bounds at long leg for four, and Barnes relieved this Dow'cr. Gill contri buted two singles by a pretty cut and drive, ani Lankham getting another—lso ap peared; Liikham, wno by tho way cele brated his twenty-first birthday by this bitting performance, added four more hy a fine leg hit out of bounds, and slipped Barnes for two, again putting Barnes out of bounds at square leg. Four were called, and the telegraph showed 100. Wilding relieved Barnes at the upper end, and lankham was caught in the slips offtbe first ball by Fuller. The inniugs closed for 162, Gilt carrying his bat out tor two, and Lankham making 27 by tine play.

Before the match resumed yesterday, Buckland, with the object of encourag iug the remaining bitsaien, offered aha1; to anyone who made 50, and Mr A, E. Whitaker, improving on the ofl'er, promised a bat to each man who made 25. It will be seen that both Lank ham and Yates won bats from Mr Whitaker, and they will be purchased fiom Mumford's stock on letum. Both g ntlemeu now offered bats to each scorer of 50. It is a remarkable fact that a portion of the team described as "an unmis take able tail" made one half of the mns in the Auckland Brat innings. Bo.h Lankham and Yates batted very prettily, wbi c Gardner hit out freely aodsuiely.

Play was not resumed till three o'clock. Blair .acted as Auckland's wicket-keeper, aad Tonka fielded in Yates's place, the latter etill being unable to play owing to his injured le x >. Watson and Hartland faced the bowling cf Lankham and Gill. Several successive maidens were bowled. Unrtltmd cut a long-hop from Gill, out of bounds for 4. (Several more maidens were bowled, and Hartlaud got two for pretty kg hits off Lankham's next over, and vf atson brought 10 up by a leg singlo off Gill. Haitland also got Gill to leg for tivo, and the bowler revenged him self by taking his wicket with the next, which was a sbooter -I—lo -12. Wilding filed the vacancy, and poking Gill to leg for three runs, Wilding Rave a difficult chance in the slips, aud was well but un successfully tried for by uill. Ihe weather had now improved, und tho sun shone out beautifully. Singles came slowly, and 20 was recorded on the telegraph. Wilding was again nifced to short leg, and immediately bit Lankham to the on for 3. In th« folio wing over by Gill he was given out leg before wicket, 26—2—9. Kcevcs now went to the wicket. Watson m ide a pretty 3 past the third man. Beeves hit one up over square leg's head—3o up. After s^nio slowisn play Watson put Lank ham into the slips for 2. and then Ke-;vea put Gill 4 to leg; Watson next drove Lankham for 4, and a single to leg -40 up. Pcverdl singles followed, and Wat-oa cut Gill for 4 through the boundary, Pohiuson relieved Lankham—SO up. Three maidens followed, and Reeves cut a sboi tone from Gill for 3. After much steady play.both batsmen beinz very careful with Kobinson, who was varjicg his pace a great deal, 60 appeared on the board. Soon after W'aison got Kobinson away for 2, and the next bill for 3to long-on. A single by Watsou, two bye«, and a smart single by Keeves brought 70 up. Lankham now 10-k the ball,and off his first Keeves was causht grandly at short leg by Arneil—7l-3—lß. Ashby.thenext man iv, marked his advent by hitting Lankbam for 4 to le^tbcn making a single, and patang Gill away for two doubles and a single brought 80 up. Ashby n«xt hit Lankham tor 2 to leg, and Watson made a fine square leg for 4 off Gill. Ashby made a splendid cut through for boundary, and put up a skyer to long-leg, bntTwas missed. 90 now appeared. / thby got homo on Gilt for 3 Arneil relieved Gill at the north end, and Ashby bit his second ball to square-leg, through the boundary — 100 up. Ashby next put Arne'l hard to square-leg, and then hit him hard to long-off, for which 6 were run, owing to 2 by overthrows. 110 went up. Ashb.v lifted Lankham for 2. Barton now took the ball instead of Arneil, and Dufaur relieved lankham. 120 was by this time signalled. Ashby was now bit ting freely, but tho field was placed very deep for him • consequently, one of his big hits fetched but one or two. Watson hit Dufaur had for 4 to tho off—l3o up. Bobinson took up the bowling at the north end, and off his second ball Ashby was caught in deeD field by Tonks, who was Bclding for Yates. A shby had made a fine bard-hittmg mumps of 49; 135-4-49. The vacancy was fried by Fowke, who took i the remainder of Kobinsou'a over without scoring. Lankham relieved Dufaur with the ball, throe maidens follow<d Watson hit Koblnfon to leg for 3—140 up. Three I bye.», nud.'Wat'on hit Kobinson to leg for 3, and Fowke- did the same—l4o. Fowke snicked Lankham for 3, and the next over Fowko placed a ball from Robinson bsck into the bowler's hands—l4s- 5—7. Wat son still remained at the wicket, having made 52 in first-rate style, and without haviug given a chance. ■ Tho following are tho scores :— UHRISTCHUCH, this day, CAVrffRBUBY.-EVR&T Innings. Ollivier, b Lankham 0 Watson, rnn iv- .. „ „ _ 36 Beeves, b Lankham .. „ „ 48 Ha'tUnd, b olil ... _ „ „ 0 A«bby, b Lank ham B Wiiditjß, not ont .. .. „ ..20 Kowkc, o Kobinson. h Lanlthum .. 0 Barneß, o Barton, b GUI.. .... fi Harmrin, b 1 aikham _ _ .. 8 Frith. lbs-, bLanknam _ .. .. 0 Fuller, Ibw, b Laukham .. ..2 Kztrua .. .. i - Total _ .. _ ISO AUPKLASD.-FIRS,T INSINGS. Barton, b Fnller 21 Robinson, b B-.rne» .. ~ .. 2( Aruell.o and b Filth .. .. „ )5 Flair, b Frith 31 Testro, oFritb, b Barnes .. _ 0 Y-tea o Harroar, b frith .. .. 2IJ OBriono ashby, bWUoicg .. .. 4 tluidner, ron ont U Dafaar, b Fiith 3 Linfebam, o .fuller, b "Wilding .. 27 bill, not pal .. „ 2 JtSxttai .. .. a Total iqj noWUNO ANALYSIS. £» 3 S :£ a So ffl £ B & Fuller .. ■'«. .. Sfi 48 1 0 Frith .. .. _ 148 5t i 32 Barnes.. _ ..88 it 2 5 ■Wilding .... 5 0 2 1 Athbr _ .. .. 20 17 0 0

THE WHITEFOORD PARK MURDER.

Later Particulars.

In our last issue we gave a succinct narra tive of the particulars of the above horrible crime, so far aa they could be ascertained, and subsequent enquiry only tends to con linn the leading facts. The affair is re ina'kably free from mystery, so far as the actual perpetration if the murder is con cerned, but the circumstances leading np to it are not so well e.tablished, chiefly through a divergence between the Mate mems cf the p.isoner and his daughter, who are the only pen ons in a position to speak with legard to them. They differ as to the demeanour aud conduct of the victim immediately prior to the commission of the biutal deed, but otherwise they agree clo3ely enough. The additionul in formatioß that we have to give, therefore, is that contained in

Miss Croivley's Statement, which wai made to Sergeant Gamble on his arrival in the Turanga district yester day atternoon. As we stated in our last issue, the wus staying with the schoolmi;-

tress, Mm i)a\u, and thither accordingly the officer proceeded in order to see her. Ska is between 15 and 16 yeais oE Bge, seems very intelligent, and told her story with great candour and straight forwardness, fche said that her name was Mary Crowley, and that she would be 16 on the 14th ot Maich next. She believed that her father originally came fiom Bun garvon, County Waterford, Ireiand, and tiiat oa leaving his native land he went to Wales, where he found employment in a " ■ brass foundry. It was in Wales that she was born, and that her mother died, and the latter evert must have occurred when she wa» very young, as she retained no recollection of her mother. Her father married his second wife, and eventual ', victim, nine years ago, or a year before he quitted Wales. lier name was Ellen Moran, and she had eotnefiom the County ' Kerry, Ireland, being employed as a domestic servaut ac the time the. wa3 married. Jhey came out to the ■ ■■■■' Colony in 1874 by the ship For farshire, and her father foon afterwards got employment upon Mr Nathan's Whitefoord Pa;k Estate. Same ", years afterwards ho left ia order to work • for Maclean Bros, at Penrose, but four years ago he returned^ to Mr Nathan's ter." vice, and they had lived at his form tver since. Her father aud mother had led a quarrelsome life during the whole time they had been in the colony, but It ivas not True that Her Moiher was Constantly "Nagging" It was rather he who waa continually scolding and "jawing" her. She used tv complain that he sprnt his money when he went to Howick, and he would then angrily answer her back. Be went to the village now and then, but seldom retarmd home drunk. The deceased had treated her well and kindly, and her father had therefore no cause of complaint on that score, A Secret Will. About a month ago, her father had his will drawn up quietly, without telling , her mother anything about it. Mr Barry ' drew it up, aud she informed her motrur,' j Mrs Davif, and Mrs Ellison of it. Her father seemed displeased when he heard of this, and appeared anxious that she should tell no one else about it. For this reason be was averse to her leaving the farm, and sought to prevent her going to Bowick on Sundays. Her mother objected to this, and repeatedly said that she would complain to the priest about it. She did not hear them quarrelling on Saturday last, ■■ or through the night. He asked, however," , about his shirt for tho fullowing. day, and her mother told him that it was not ironed. He then said that it would have to be inmed, and her mother made no answer. The Morning of the Murder. She was vhs fiistto rlss on Sunday more; ing, and she prepared the breakfast, her father and mother getting up about seven • o'clock. They all sat down to the meal .'->/ together, and afterwards they began to dress for church. "While she was in the kitchen she ovtrhiard her father and mother, who were dressing ia their bedroom, holding an alte'ci- : , tion, but they were not ac uTy " quarrelling. Her father was objecting' to her (his daughter) going to Howick, aLd. her mother was saying that she should go. > They were accustomed to go to chapel at Howick every alternate Sunday morning when the weather was line. He then asked for his shirt, and her mother told him that she did not want him to go to Howick, and that she would not iron it for him., B{|.,, did not reply fnrther, hut went into the > kitchen, where she was, and going to the . cupboard took out the steam box-iron, foe the purpose osteusibly of ironing the shirt himself. He did not attempt to put any fire inside it, but merely took it into the front room, and laid it down upon the tablf. She (v iss Crowley) followed him in'o the room and. saw her mother fully dressed, .with the exception of her ' shawl and haf, standing before the.window arranging hernecktie. Her father took his clean shirt from a shelf, und laying it down upon the table began to pass the cold iron .. over it. It was neither starched nor ironed.V* He seemed quiet. She left to get her tie from the bed-room, and while she was there she heard her mothsr ask her father why he did not put on a new shire that be had, which_ was already ironed. He replied, " No ;* I will not put it on," and apparently nothing more was said on the subject. Some live minutes later she heard him say, "Here's your iron, and. you can put it away." Sfo reply was made. The' Murder. She continued to bu«y herself with her toilet for five minutes longer, when sud denly .she was staitled "by loud screams from her mother, and almost immediately afterwards the heard the sound of several . heavy blows. She heard her mother fall down to the iloor, and at once went into the room. Her mother was lying stretched pot upon the floor with her head towards the bed room door, aud her "father was stand ing by the head whh the box-iron in his rleht hand. There was tjlood *' upon her mother's face, but she had made no noise since she was knocked down, Her lather struck her mother a blow in the face with the iron, and she Cthe daughter) then ran out and told Mr Prater (the manager) that her father'had k'll-d her mother. He at once proceeded ,to the house, but she did not accompany him there, and had not been in it since. She denied positively that her mother had been. , scolding or " nagging " that morning or the previous day, and she had never told any one So. She had heard her father complain of a sprenesa in the neck that had been caused by falling on a, log of ; wood, and about three weeks ago he began to wear his Sunday clothes while at work, and had worn them eveiy day since. Her mother bad said to him that he should cot wear out his best clothes, and he replied that his other trousers wei c torn. He had .: seemed downcast and gloomy since he met tvitli the accident. , . Mr TPrater's Statement. We gave Mr N, M. Frater's account of the alarm and his proceedings thereafter yesterday, but the gentleman has since made a fuller statement to Sergeant Gamble. He said that he had been in Mr Nathan's employ as manager of the farm only during the past fix month?. He had found Crpwiey to be quiet,' obedient, haid; working and taciturn, but had never seen him j;ke worse for liquor. He had complained that bis wife made liis life unhappy, and he (Mr prater) accordingly advised' him to. . gwe lier tome money and.'let her go. Be , promised tp do this. During the hst >veekj he seemed ttrauger than usual ia his manner. Shortly before 9 o'clock on Sunday ■_■;. morniog, Miss Crowley ran to his housti. . which is some 500 yards distant, andb;gges lum to go down to the cottage, as she be- . lieved her father had killed her mother. He at once proceeded tlie.e and enteted by the front do r, which was closed. All the . other doors were open. The body of the deceased was lying1 stretched out upon the floor, and life seemed to Be extinct. He did not ipe Crowley, and therefore went' away and called quo of the farm employs named Hack who, returned with him. All the doors we g then locked, and Crowiey was standing by :'..■' the back gate with q, piece pf clothesline \a his hand, having evidently just come through.the back window. He had been trying to ppen the back door with a fork, but did not manage it. Mr Frater asked him what he bad been doing with his wife, aud he replied " We>v? been quarrelling." On being asked if he had killed her, he said he did not know; but in answer to the question if she wtrd dejd he BEid "1 believe co." ' When, he was a-ked where she was he replud, "Oa the bed," but on'being told that she h/ad been lying 'on' the floor a few minutes previously he 're marked, "Well, the'sj there still." Mr Frater ther. informed him tfcat he *onld go for the police, aid he offered no objection, merely saying " Yea ; I'll give myself up, and they can do what they like with me," He seemed calm and collected,

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The Fnshsh mail leaves on Tuesday next. Send Homo the Comet Christmas card; price, Is. Copyright secured and purchased by William Rattray, Draper and Clothier, 178,180, and 182, Queen-street—[Advt.] An advc tisemene elsewhere in our columns announces a lecture on the transit ol Venus by Mr H. C. eeth Smith at the St. Sepulchre's sctyool-rbo ai to-morrow evciliog at 5.30 after the evening service. Admission is f?te, hut a collection will he made in aid of the school-house repairs. A s the transit of Venus will take place on the following morning, the above lecture should be of unusual interest, and as the proceeds of the lecture will be devoted to a goodpul -pose there should be a good attendance and cdlection.