SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

fas WATER {™*£XLtaa.lM S'JNSET.-TlliS Everting, 7.13 i'J MUSE.—To-morrow Morning, 1.1 l I DON'S AGE.-No\v Moon, 30th, 0.-9 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

iaitaki. s.s., Crawford, from Whangarei Icnelg, s.s., .Stephenson, from Russell ricmhilda, schooner. Halhui'st, irom \\ hanga •on

DEPARTURES.

acgroj;or, s.s., Johnson, for Whangarei

The schooner Annie Wilson arrived at Lyttcl >n from Kaipara yesterday.

iTho name of Miss Julia Braithwiute was Emitted from the list of saloon passengers per fVaihora to Gisborne in our yesterday's issue. [Tho following steamers are due next week :- Rolorua (at Onehunga) from Taranaki. on Sun day, 8 a.m.; Rotomahana, from Melbourne, via the South, Monday, 10 v.m.: Takapuna (at Onehunga) from Taranaki,-on Monday, - p.m.; Wairarapa, from Sydney. Tuesday : Omaperc, from Tauranga, Wednesday; Soiitliein Cross. from Gisborne, Saturday.

The s.s. Waitaki arrived from Whonj/aivi Inst evening. Passengers — Messrs Grillin, Knafrgs, Ruddcll, Scott, Jury. .McNeil, Purdlo, J. Jackson. C. Jackson. Dobson. (!lark son, James, Milllngton. Simcnson, Wyatt, Dick, McLouckan, Porch, Masters Courtney (2), Misses Swan, Mcldruni. Courtney, Mcs tlatncs Jury, Jackson, Dick, Ileaix1, Claskor, Dobson, Misses Taylor, Keek, Hooy, nnil seven itecrapre.

The s.s. Glen, i? from Russell, Whangaroa, Bnd Mongonul, left Mussel ul 1.10 p.m. yesterday Bd called at Wannaruru. Pa-sengers: Mrs hd Miss Foster. Misses Taylor, Cook, While head (2). Mr and Mrs Frater, ('apt. Daiuiii, Messrs Robertson. Harris, Sublimit, llulebin |on, Buttcrworth, Mannell. Sharp, Walntsloy, McLean, Brown, Hall, Nobbs..Shepherd, Smith. Clark, Paul, Wright, Ellis, Christ man, ami il Btecrage.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails ttill Close as under :— This Day. For Tauranga, Ohlnomutu, and Opotiki, per Glenelg, at 1 p.m. For Whanoarei Hoods, Whangarei, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Waterford, Tauranga, etc., per Ilotoma liana, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5,30 p.m. Monday, 21th iast. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 6 a.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For Kussoll, Kawakawa, Whangaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, at 1.30 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5.38 p.m. For New Plymouth and Southern ports, per Takapuna, at 7 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Urindisi, or via Naples, for letters, etc., specially so prepaid and addressed, per s.s. Rotomubana, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, 20th inst. For Waiwora, Kawau, Omaha, and Mataitana, per Rose Casey, at 8.30 a.m. For Greymouth, per Omanere, at 9 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Bth Januahy. Por City of Sydnoy, as follows— For Sandwich Islands, United States of Anioricu, Canada, British Columbia, Control and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 10 a.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For money orders, the previous ovening at 4 o'clock.. For registered lottcrs and newspapers, at 10 a.m. Lato letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence In addition to tho postage, will bo received by the Mail Agent on board tho steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will be due in London on Sat urday, Feb. 10, 881. N.B.—The Dargaville line of mails unsually forwarded on Monday morning, will, during next fortnight, be closed al this olllce on Satur day, 2_nd, and Saturday 29th inst., at _:_ p.m. Note.—The SSth instant boing a Post-oillco holiday, all mails for despatch on that day will be closed the previous evening at 7. The De livery Department will bo open for delivery of letters from 7 till 8 p.m. on the 21th. On Boxing Day tho Post-oillcc will bo open from 9 to 10 a. in. Tho letter-receiver, Upper Parnell, has been removed from Johnston's to Ledger's. The wall-receiver recently destroyed by lire at Impey's, Lower Symonds-strect, has been re placed by a lamp-post receiver at the corner of Alfred-street and Symonds-strcot. A money order and savings bank ofllce will be opened at Paparoa on Ist January, 1881. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

December 22,1893. Abbott's Opera House—Dorau's Christmas Sift Company, 8 p.m. Theatre Royal — " Tho Barber of Seville," 5 p.m. Drill-shed—St. Benedict's Grand Bazaar and Fancy Fair, 2 till 10 p.m. Primitive Methodist Church, Upper Pitt itroct—Christmas Tree, i till 6 p.m. Dovonport Hall—Holy Trinity Church Christ nas Tree Gift Auction, 2 till 10 p.m. United Sorvice Hotel—Auckland Cricket "lub Mooting, 8 p.m. Robson's Commercial Rooms—Annual Meet ng of Members of Rifle Association, 8 p.m. Now ton Hall—Llgjit of Ocean Lodge Kntor ainment, 7.30 p.m. . V.M.C.A.—Devotional Address by the Key. ___J^___A ~...>,. . e~ __n .-.-.--

Births.

MIJI.THY.-On Ihe _olh inst.. al Wellington

street, the wife of Hull I. Murphy of a son, PRICE.—On lleeombor loth, at her residence Windsor Lime, Parnell, I he nifeof A. I>. Price of a son.

Marriages.

3MCE-GUM].Y.-On Ihe _ml DucoiiibiT.al the Grafton Moad Wcsleyan Church, by the Itev. Win. C. Oliver. .lames Uricc, of Whan garei. to Annie Louisa, second daughter of

Kdward Gnmby, .Mount Kdon Head. WILSON—Git AY. —On December 19. at Ihe resideneo of the bride's mother, by Ihe Itev. 11. F. . lacnlcol, Major John Wilson, Water side, Cambridge, to Sophie, third daughter of the late James Gray, Captain Royal Scots Ctroys. No cards.

Death.

iOWE.—On October il, 1883, at bis residence, Ash Villa, Shirley lioad, Acock's Green, near Hirmiiiglmm, England, Mr Win. Lowe, in his Slsl year (father of Messrs 11. ami .1. Lowe, of Ponsonby Kontll. Ureally respected.

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1883.

For the causo that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance. For the future in the distance, And tbe Kood that we can do.

The issue of the Star will be suspended on Tuesday (Christmas Day) and Wednes day (Boxing Day), in order that the entire stall'may enjoy the festivities of the season. Advertisements referring to either of (hose days or the following day should be sent in for publication on .Monday.

The framed testimonial presented lo Air J. M. Clark is one of the handsomest things of the kind that has been seen in Auckland for a considerable time past. Tlie address was beautifully engrossed and illuminated by Mr Chas. Palmer, and the frame was made of New Zealand woods, inlaid, by Air A. Seufl'ort, while a patent plate-glass front protects the face of the parchment.

In reply to the communication sent by the Trade and Labour Council to the City Council regarding ex-Mayor Clark's reply to the Hon. Mr Mitcholson. application for information regarding tlie state of the Auckland labour'market, His Worship the Mayor (Mr Waddel) has written stating that the communication lo the Minister of Public Works was forwarded under instructions from Mr Clark, the infor mation having been obtained from various labour officers ami cont meters. The state ment that tbo communication had been forwarded by (he Town Clerk, in (lie absence of the .Mayor, was incorrect.

We aro requested to remind the perform ing members of the Choral Society (vocal and instrumental)that the free performance of " Tho Messiah " takes place to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon at,'! o'clock.

At the I'olieo Court business was unim portant. The case against Thomas J. Cur illichael, for an alleged breach of the regu lations by .discharging a seaman named Carl Beck without paying his wages, was struck out by consent. Daniel Taylor was fined "is and costs for allowing tho chimney of his lions, to be on lire.

The following tenders for removal of anil addition to the school building at liowick were received and dealt with on Friday, tho 2lst instant:—Maunder and Host.uk, I'aputoitoi, £147 (accepted); W. W. Hut chinson, Pakuranga, JL" I_ 0 ; A.J. Haszard, Newton Road, £1_); J. T. O'Conncll, Arch Hill, £230 10s.

A man named John Ryan was seized with a tit in Queen-street last night, and had to bo convoyed to the Hospital.

Tho Zwittor or hermaphrodite horse in the stables *f the Auckland Hotel continues to draw crowds of siglit-seors. II seems to be the curio of the season.

The bazaar in connection with the Holy Trinity Church, whit.li was held in tho Dovonport Hall last evening, was largely patronised. .The hall was nicely decoraied, and was crowded till a late hour in the evening. The ladies who presided :il the stalls were very energetic in the disposal of goods, and the proceedings are expected to prove a very respectable sum.

The funeral of the late Dr. Ooldsbro' took place this morning, nnd in accordance with [lis expressed wish, was conducted privately. Despite this fact, there was a large turn-out of those anxious to show tlie last mark of respect to the departed, the cortege embracing tho principal medical men of tho city, many clergymen, and other.. Many members of the Masonic fraternity, though precluded from appear ing in their ollicial capacity, were also pro sent. The interment took place in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Parnell,the burial ser vice being conducted by Revs. C. M. Kelson (St. Paul's) and 11, (1. S. Walpole (St. Mary's).

The Auckland branch of the Irish National Land League resolved at its meeting last night:—"That the solo objects of the branch are to work iv harmony with Mr, Parnell's programme, and that any sub ject brought forward at future meetings foreign to tho said programme bo imme diately discountenanced by the Chairman ns out of order."

We direct attention to an appeal in our advertisement columns from tho Hon. Treasurer of the Scripture Gift Association for Christmas and New Year donations for tho immediate extension of operations to new districts. Tho season is appropriate for tho relaxation of purse strings, and doubtless the appeal will meet with its due response.

Tho second deposit of £23 for tbo walkin match betweon Edwards and Iluckstep ana A. and J. Hendry, requires to bo paid ad tho Nevada Hotel this evening.

In Chambers yesterday Mr Justice Gillies granted probate in re John Sullivan, Wil liam Morley, John Warren, James Glccson Gni'voy, and 11, W. Power (deceased), and ordered letters of administration to issue in ro William Emery, Alex. Lamb, John Ilennelly, W. W. Henderson, Job Heath, Elica Antonia Stacy, Okcrn Rikipoi (de ceased). The Registrar was directed to take account of tho .estate of 11 ay ward under the will which formed the subject of recent proceedings.

A narrow escape from death by poisoning occured nt the Kohimaramn Industrial School yesterday. One of tlieyoungei boys had been eating some wild berries—prob ably Tupakihi berries —and immediately afterwards ho exhibited symptoms of pote ru ing, being seized withconvulsionsand becom ing unconscious. Tho liiastoi'(Mr llogan) nt onco sent in an urgent message to tho police for medical assistance, and Sergeant Mahon communicated with Dr. Lee, that gentleman went out with the utmost ex pedition. He found tho child in a critical state, but by prompt and judicious treat ment brought him round. The youngster is now doing woll.

"Romeo and Juliet" is the play chosen by Miss Pomcroy with which to open her Auckland season on Wednesday next (Box ing Day.) This play is ono not often placed upon the colonial stage, though it is one of the best and most attractive dramas of " tlie divine William." With this and the other pieces and her repertoire, Miss Pomcroy and Company have achieved a marked suc cess in other colonial cities, and we have every reason to predict a season of high class dramatic performances, which we hope may bo as satisfactory to tho Company as it is sure to bo delightful to tho public.

Mr. Doran . Variety Company porformed with success before a capital houso lost night nnd, as usnal, the distribution of gilts, gave great satisfaction. The names of the leading prize winners will bo found advertised else where. Another performance will be given to night along with tho usual gift distribution.

Before the closing of Wellesley-street school on Thursday afternoon, Mr. Henry Worthington received a beautiful opcrgiie from the boys of'tho senior school as a mark of respect and esteem.

On Thursday afternoon the presentation of prizes took place at Mount Eden public school. Mr Bridgman presided, in the absence of Mr Colo, Chairman of School Committee. Mr Hosking Head-master, read the report. A number of books were given to successful scholars, and addresses were given by Messrs Roberts and Cran well. A vote of thanks to the Committee for the prizes, moved by Master Howson and seconded by Master White, was heartily passed._ The Headmaster's class presented him with a handsome pencil case and ap propriate address.

The half-yearly meeting of the Druid's Society was held in the Insurance Build ings, last evening, Arch-Druid Bro. Flana gan presiding. The meeting was well attended, and a considerable amount of business was transacted, comprising nomi nation of officers for the ensuing term, re ports, &c. Tho Druid Lodge in Auckland is steadily progressing in Dumber, and finances; and it is only a question of time that it tak/es a front stand among kindred societies {n this city. The Lodge adjourned till Monday, January 8, whon the olpciion for the various offices will tako place _»_. ■•-^;-_--i______-r- :.."~z»- - ._-___■

Three valuable bells won in Australia by Edwards, tlie long - distance champion, wore on view in the window of Mr Porter, tobacconist, to-day. Want of space pre vents a description of tho trophies, which are, however, well worth inspection.

At n special meeting of the Grammar School Hoard of (1 overnoro, held yesterday afternoon, to debute upon the Committee's recommendation to establish a boarding house at Ellerslie, letters were read from Mr 11. 11. Watt, offering for sale land at Ellerslie, and from Mrs (Hover, offering to lease property in Upper Symonds-strcot, both for boarding-house purposes. Even tually, on Mr Mackeclmio's|propositiou, it was referred back (o Ihe Committee to con tinue their inquiries, and report especially on tho two sites above-mentioned, Messrs Waddel and Maekeehnie being atlded to the Committee.—A request from the Head master for directions as to treatment of ap plications from pupils for exemption from r'reiioh studies was allowed to stand over

St. Benedict's Bazaar was rather indif ferently pal ionised last night, owing largely to strong counter attractions elsewhere; but, nevertheless, very fair business was done. The (iarnsoh Rand discoursed a line selection of instrumental music, and the fair stall-holders pushed their sales very etl'eetively, besides getting up numerous art unions. The collection of goods exposed for sale is belli choice and of great: variety, while the prices appear to be very moderate. A large throng of visitors is expected to night, and as much room as possible has been reserved, so that they may promenade without inconvenience. The (larrison Hand will again be in attendance.

(•rent excitement prevailed in town last evening, owing lo a highly sensational rumour which had obtained wide circula tion, to theell'ect that three children and two lt.arlii.-rs (ii)linecled Willi the schools' de monstration had been set upon by China men, that the termor bud been killed, mid the latter seriously injured. The minute particulars which sundry people were able to furnish with respect to tho alleged atlaek and fatal results were truly most aliiniiing, nnd imparted to iho report, an aspect of truthfulness. The whole report is, how ovcr, quite uiitnic, nnd so funis wo havo been able to learn, has no foundation whatever. Mr Haiiuaford writes assorting that the tumour arose through some idiot, who in oiiler to ensure tho youngsters skedaddling home nt the close of tho day, told them " that a Chinaman had cut three little children in two, and be would do the same to them if they did not trip home at the 'double.'"

The mistress of St. Matt how's day-school entertained (he children last evening to (he number of l'J'_, when n most enjoyable time was spent. During the evening tlie special prizes were presented (the ordinary ones are awarded nt Easter), The incumbent and Mrs Tcbbs presented thoir own, tlie former for Scripture to Beatrice Tapper (aged 11), and the latter for needlework to Jessie Drysdale (aged S). There wero two other gifts -a Bible from Miss Maria Tapper (as sistant mistress) to Albert Edmonds, for good conduct ; and a prayer-book to Catherine .Megeniey, from Miss Tapper, on her leaving the school. The incumbent then presented to Miss Tappor and her sister, on behalf of the children, two very beautiful albums. The children, after spoil.ling a merry evening in the school room (which was tastefully decorated with (lowers, _c., and miniature Hags), dispersed, wishing nil concerned a very "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year."

Tho Right Hours Demonstration Com mittee met last, evening in the Working Men's ('lub. The programme, whicli ap pears in this issue, was finally ratified. Delegates from tho Union Sash and Door Company employes wcro introduced. The Committee to canvass tho city for money and prizes was appointed, and will bo furnished with authority tocommcncc opera tions at onco. The Garrison Band was en gaged to head the procession and play at intervals during the day (29th). Arra'ngo mouts were made for getting out tho ribbons nl an early date. Such unanimity is ex hibited amongst the members of Com mil lee that the coining demonstration promises lo to bean undoubted success.

"The Barber of Seville" will he re peated at tlie Theatre Royal to-night, Mr 11. \V. Seeats having Riillieiontly recovered from his indisposition to be enabled to take up his riMo again. It is Iv bo hoped that the public will liberally support this very creditable and clover amateur ossay.

The lir.-t meeting of the creditors of Samuel Stephenson, of Mount Albert, which was lo have been held to-day, lapsed for want of a qttorum. The debtor's assets, consisting of furniture, clothing, and oll'ccts, aro stated at C'2.l, and his liabilities at £30") Ills -Id, Biigimll Bros, (who prove for £78 Os Sd) and the Auckland Timber Company (who prove for CTI 8s Yd) being the largest creditors,

The next sitting of the Supreme Court in banco will he held on the -.'lid January, and probably there will be a Chamber sitting on the 22nd. The criminal sessions open on the 7th of January (there being so far 11 prisoners awaiting trial) and the civil sessions are fixed for the 14th.

The Christmas Tree and Fancy Fair in connection with St James's Church was con tinued in the hall last evening. The attend ance was not so largo as on the opening night, but still the proceeds totalled to about -'.•it), making £S0 for tbo two nights. Dr Walker was again present, when tlie galvanic battery was fairly patronised, This evening the hall will open at seven o'clock, and about an hour later those articles not otherwise disposed of will bo sold by auction.

The following story is worth telling of how tho case of a shipping disaster was dealt with in ft Court which rccontly sat at a Continental port: -A commission of in cjuiry had a short time ago a caso under dis cussion, and deferred judgment. Whon the assessors and Judgo afterwards met for consultation they woro two hours consider ing what tho captain ought to havo dono at the moment of disaster. At length one of the assessors got up and said ; ' Gentlemon, —If it takes us tiro hours to consider what the captain ought to have dono in one men utc or less that he hud to decide in, I don't sco, for my part, how we can condemn him.' "

Lieutenant Lowry, R.N., of 11, M.5. Kspiogle, will deliver an address at the Sunday evening service in tlie Theatre lloyal.

Tho Rev P. S. Smallfiold, formerly Head master of tlie Mount IMon public school, and who is to bo ordairrcd priest .it St. Paul's to morrow morning, is announced to preach at St. liarriabas's, Mount Kdon, to-morrow evening, at 7 o'clock.

Christmas Day at tho Young Men's Christian Association will be celebrated by a breakfast meeting nt S o'clock. After break fast, addresses will be given by the Revs. ,1. S. Hill, S. Mncfarlano, anrl others. Christmas hymns will be sung, and the tickets are being rapidly disposed of. A good gathering may be looked for.

The Good Templars, Rechabitcs, Blue Ribbonltcs, and all Temperance advocates at lire Thames will Join in a demonstration on Wednesday next m the Parawai Gardens, and invite visitors from Auckland to join in the festivities. If the weather is favourable, there is no doubt of the success of Ihe affair,

Hay's Art Union, fifty valuable prizes, original and other paintings, drawing positively in a few days. Look out for notice of exact time, and place of drawing. See prizes at llailey's, next KattrayV, draper. Tickets, one shilling: buy up balance sharp. Ilemeinlier, fifty prizes.—[ADVT.l

1 F.iiRA Cotta Wark.— A largo assortment just.opened by lioyhin and Tanlleld, 171, Qucen streot.—[Advt.]

Cos consumers aro reminded that Mon day, the 21th Instant, at,ii p.m., is the last day on which discount is allowed on gits and coke accounts. The Secretary invites payment this week, lo avoid delay and inconvenience lo cus tomers on .Monday.

Christmas.—Anyone buying Ilio Cham pion Sewing Machine (new Wilson) will be pre sented wilb ails box oi silk and cotton.—D. H. Chambers, 70, Queen-street (opposite the Bank of Now Zouluud.-lADVT.J

Buy tho New Wilson, tho Champion Sewing Machine; all others in stock.—D. S. Chambers, 70, Quoon-strcet.—[Auvr.j

Washing Mado Easy.—Use Price's Soai> Extract. Safe, sure, economical. Sold by all respectable storekeepers.—[Advt.]

Tho most novel Christmas Show in Queen street is to be seen in Garlick and Cranwell's window. Don't forget to inspect the City Hall Dining Room. Will be lit up Saturday and Christinas Eve—[ADVT.]

Onu Suillinci Art Union of Splendid Panorama. — l!y permission of the Colonial Secretary, Herbert 11. Smith bas decided to dispose of his Splendid Panorama, compris ing 1 large Polytechnic Bi-lenial Lantern as supplied to the Polytechnic, London, fitted wilb Ceromntic lenses; 2 Oxyhydrogon Burners and Dissolving Apparatus. 2 Gas Lags, _ Prossuro Hoards, 1 Copper Retort, I Purifier, 1 Hydrogen Gasometer or Generator nnd Gun Holder, I large Sheet, IS x 1!) feet, 'villi nearly 1,001) Photographic Views ; also, a splendid Real Waterfall, with Tanks, Pipes. Coloured Lights, &c, _c, valued at £_0. Also, will be given away. 7 of Her be. t 11. Smitli a Improved Now Zealand Eclipse Cottage Stoves, valued at .5:1. The whole on view at Herbert 11. Smith's Auckland Iron Works, Durhnni-rtrcct. whore tickets may be obtained and all other information : also at the Booksellers and Tobacconists, and other places; also at Mr A. 11. Broomhall and Co.'s, Shortland-street The drawing to take place publicly ns soon nslist is completed, which will be advertised, and an Kntci'taimncnt be given. The drawing will be supervised by a Committee A subscriber can bold any number of Tickets nt Is. or a book of 21 tickets at £I.— [ADVT.I

THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB SUMMER MEETING.

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Cup Anticipations.

TIIK doubts and fears which have troubled many for weeks past will be set at rest on Wednesday next (Boxing Day), when the curtain will rise on tlie Summer Meeting of the Auckland filming Club. There are six events to be contested, Hie principal of which will be the struggle for " Tho Cup," anil (he following is a list of the PItOHABLI. STAKTBUS AND JOCKKYS, Morse. Pedigree. Jockey. W c 1 c o in c Jack .. Trndiicor — Miss Flat _. Ili-rritt. Salvia. .. Castaway—Mist (I. Williams. Tim Whiiller Tim Whiiller (..)- I .irachutc W. I'iutlor. Maori .. Tim Whiiller (S.) Waratali T. Clark. Libeller .. Tratlnccr — Yalle rinii A. Sutherland. Irishwoman. Vattention— Fanny Fisher — Absolum. Envious .. Casolvelliumus — Knvy ,1. Smith, Nelson .. l_ingColc--Myldea K. Vaile. Sii-Ili'ilfvcri- Alhiiiiv-TrosUmu . K. Slurgess Muskeli-.T.. Musket — Y litterbin — Kscopctn ~ .Musket -Winifred A. Woods. Soukar .. Day Dawn —.Annie _. Dawson. Vortex .. Reprieve (Ihlva A. Myers.

Out, of the lot it is rather difficult at the present moment to state how many will start, but from what 1 can gather as to owner's intentions fully ten should face tho ling. On the strength of the support OG eoi.icd Salvage from'Chi-Htclmrcli the other week, be still occupies the position of first favourite, but. there seems to be a doubt in some people's minds whether he is entitled to the position, Taking a lino through his Dunedin Cup running, I think he is, and although lie is only a little fellow to carry (■ist, 81b over 2,] miles, one must not shut their eyes to the fact that lie is a cut above the rest of Ids opponents in class. Ho hilH only been on the training ground for the past three mornings, but from what I have seen of him, and the splendid condition he is in, ke must taken lot of beating. The next that is entitled to consideration is Tim Whiiller, and no horse is liked more by those who watch the work. He soems to go with all Ids old dash, and as lie is one of the best handicapped horses in tho race, there is no reason why ho should not be in the first fliglit, especially if the ground is dry. With (Ist 01b, Sir Hedevere Is another candidate whose chanco I highly fav.ur, and although he bears tho reputation of being a dreadfully bad-tompered fellow, he is a real " game un " in a finish, and there can bo no doubt about his staying abilities. If Welocxne .lack sees the post, I don't think he can do more than get a situation with ilst 101b, but the intentions of his owner aro enshrouded in mystery at the present time. Maori I have no fancy for, and I loam that Irishwoman is having .he best of him in their work. More to my liking is an henest littlo fellow liko Libeller, who is full of danger with 7. r, "lb, and judging by tho way he lias boon getting through his work, ho will bo sure to run well forward. The friends of Envious are silent, and have accorded her no support so far ; i.scopo_i is a doubtful starter ; and if the time of Nelson's trial bo correct, ho will never get into first place, while witli tlie exception of Musketeer, tho others will have to show a vast improvement on their public form to have a show in the company they will nieot. Thero is still three days to olnpse before the race is run, and all sorts of ehangow may occur iv that timo, but my present idoa is that Sai.vahk or Tim Wuikki.kr will be returned tlio winner, ami c final selection, as woll as my fancies for the other events, will appear in Mon day's issue.

This Morning's Gallops.

There was again a lot of gootl work done on the Ellerslio course this morning, Tim Whiiller in id Fusilier were the first to com mence proceedings, the pail' being sent together about 1^ mile at a good pace, Tim afterwards accomplishing another round alone. Both went well, the Gup candidalo i-eeniing to fairly revel in his work. Libeller anil Musketeer went oneu round in company pretty fast, and .Sir Bedevoro, Hercules, and Harbary accom plished a couple of rounds together in good style. The Htoopleehusors Clarence and Chandler did serviceable work, Vortex went once round by bin. elf, and the two year-old (illy < .'etna Green was sent a fast three-quarters of a mile. The Cup favourite Salvage, with Kenilworth as a companion, was fronted to strong work, but he could not bo held slow enough for tho Auckland horse. About the most interesting spin of tho morning was that of Nelson, who was sent tho Cup dis tance. For tho first round, ho had Flageolet for a companion, when ho fell out and Wa piti took his place, Gretna Green bringing the pair home from the half-mile post at top speed. Nelson acquitted himself well, but judging by tho time the gallop was done in, his show of winning the Cup is not of the rosiest. C.mate's string of two-year olds were restricted to light work (in cloth ing), and the rest of the work dono was un important. Welcome Jack and Envious were not on the course, and I learned that they wore to be tried over tho Cup distance during tho day.

The Betting Market.

At Tattcrsall's last night, speculation livened up a bit, 000 to 180 being accepted about Woodpecker for tho Hurdles, and ■100 to 100 about Barbary for the samo event. A few hundred wero also written against Sir liedevero, mid to-day Mr Snider laid 500 to 00 in one pop against Libeller. Tho follow ing are the quotations for tho Cup : - 2io to 150 against Salvooro 100 to 33 Tim Whiiller 300 to 15 Welcome Jack 100 to Hi Libeller 200 to 3D _ir Ik-tlcvcic MO to _l ■ — Kscopcia 100 to 10 Nelson 100 to S Maori 500 to 50 Musketeer 500 to JU Envious 5011 to 30 — Fish woman 500 to 20 Soukar 500 to 25 Vortex

The Hurdles and Free Handicap.

The following acceptances were roceived last night for tbo undermentioned events run on Boxing Day: — lUiiDi.K Race, -i miles. st.lb. St. lb. Clarence .. .. 12 S Harkawar .. 18 8 Hercules .. .. 12 0 Tlnrbarv .. .. 10 7 Woodpecker .. 10 10 Film-: Handicap, 1 mile. St. lb. St. lb. Salvage .. .. !l t) Mitrailleuse ..7 2 Tim whiiller .. 8 7 Paramena.. .. 7 0 Fishwomnn .. 7 10 Soukar .. .. li 10 Yuba Hill.. ..7 8 Vortex .. .. li 7 Envious .. ..78 Flageolet .. ..(17 Nelson .. ..7 7 A.ll 0 7 Musketeer .. 7 5 Krupp .. .. 512 Kscopcia .. ..7 1

Takapuna Summer Meeting.

The following nominations were received iast night for the Takapuna Jockey Club Summer Meeting;—

Ferry Company's Plate.—Paramana, Vor tex, Libeller, Musketeer, Flageolet, Rewi, Ivenilworth, Yuba Bill, A.8., irishwoman, Krupp, Mitrailleuse Kalo, Knviou's, Snider. Hukdi.es.—Woodpecker, Yuba Bill. Nigger, Fly, Harkaway, Christmas, Barbary, Chandler, Sliotover.

Takapuna J.C. Handicap.—Envious, Kalo, Irishwoman, Mitrailleuse, Yuba Bill. A.8., Kenilworlb, Flageolet, Woodpecker, Vortex-, Musketeer, Libeller, Salvage, Taipouri, Snider, Soukar, llowi.

Stkhi-i.kchase.—Barbary, Harkaway, Fly Christmas, Yuba Hill, Sliotover, Woodpecker Chandler.

[Continued in Supplement.]

CHORAL HALL.-"THE MESSIAH."

The annual performance of "Tho Messiah," with which it has Wen customary for tho Choral Society to inaugurate its seasons

of oratorios, was given last night in the Choral Hall, under the conductorship of Heir Sehmitt. There was a crowded at tendance of the public, and this fact.coupled with tho assemblage of singers and instrumentalists upon the stage, and the decoration of the hall with foliage of flowers, made up a really charm ing ensemble. The performing forces were far better balanced than usual, thero being 4!) sopranos, 32 contraltos, 19 tenors, 31 basses and baritones, and 37 instrumen talists in attendance, or 16'S in all, and tho efl'cct was as striking as it was giatifyiag. In fact, we have never heard the oratorio as a whole given with more pronounced suc cess iv Auckland, and this, too, notwith standing the inclusion of three or four diffi cult numbers that are ordinarily omitted. We are compelled to hold ovor our general notice of the performance until Monday; wo must, however, heartily congratulate the Society and its talented conductor upon the success they have achieved. The usual " free" performance will be given to-morrow afternoon,

As a Christinas present, noChing is so suitable us the Domestic Sewing Maahine.— ShnkespMr & Co., Qucen-streot, opposite the Market.—[Advt.

SHOOTING AFFRAY AT ONEHUNGA.

DELIBERATE ATTEMPT AT

MIKM-I!

Thk usually quiet township of Onehunga was thrown into a state of intense excite ment yesterday afternoon by the report that Mr William Henry Jones, the manager of the New Zealand Ironworks, had at tempted to murder a young man named John McDermott. The first news that reached town of the tragic occurrence was tho following telegram received from our own correspondent at Onehunga:--" A dispute took place hero to-day between a man named .John McDermott anil Mr Jones, the manager of the New Zealand Ironsanil Smelting Works. McDermott .'truck Jones, whereat Jones pulled out his revolver find tired three shots. One ball entered the midiUo of his back and came out at his arm pit. Dr. Scott has attended the patient. Sergeant (Ireene has ar rested Mr Jones, A deal of sympathy is manifested for both parties." From enquiries made by our reporter, if would appear that early in the afternoon, before two o'clock, Jones and McDermott with v man named Ploughman were in the Albert Hotel, Queen-street, I'I.AVIN.i I'.l't'lilll'.. Ploughman left them there, and it would appear very shortly after Ids depart tire the two mun began to quarrel. Jones took oil'his coat and offered loliglit.nnd McDermott also removing his coat, a light ensued. Jones getting the worstof it, leftthe hotel threaten ing!! o return and "settle" his adversary, and proceeded in the direction of Iws resilience in Church-street. After tin lapse of twenty minutes or so, Met)ermott mounted his liaise and rode down the street. When opposite Mr Oatcs's book shop in Queen street, he observed Jones coming fowards him, and seeing something like a pistol in Ids band, he turned his horse. He had barely drawn rein when Jones levelled a revolver and FIREII Tll_F_ SHOTS at the unfortunate young man, two of them taking effect. McDermott managed to ride to his lather's resideneo, which is situate about a mile i'uom the scene of tlie ' ti_gedy, and Dr. Scott was s]_edily sum moned. Aii examination showed that one of the bullets had entered the middle of McDermott's back to tho left of the spine, and had lodged in the left arm-pit, whence the doctor subsequently .succeeded iv ex tracting it. The second bullet passed through tho left thigh. In the meantime, the would-be murderer was arrested by Sergeant Greeno and Dete«tive Walker. Ho seemed sorry for what he had done, and offered to bear the expense of medical attendance THK HKVOI.VKII was found in his possession. It is a heavy "Colt," and several chambers had evidently just been fired, As McDermott's condition was considered critical, Ids depositions were taken.

The prisoner is a short stoutly-built man, about 40 years of age, Ho is a native of England, and being left an orphan when only eight years old; h« has had to make his own way in life, Commencing as a puddler, he has had to work his way up wards, but being a man of more than averago intelligence and energy, he suc ceeded. The greater part of his adult life was spent in American ironworks. lie came to the colony about 18 months ago from America, under engagement to Mr Chambers, to carry on exporimonts in con nection with the Manakuu iron sand. Since his arrival hero, lie married a daughter of Mr P.lakey, ex-Mayor of Onehunga. Mc- Dermott is abour .'ill years of age, and is a native of Onehunga, his father being one of the earliest pensioner settlers. He is a labourer,

At this morning*, sitting of the Police Court hero, Jones was charged with shoot ing with intent to kill, fie appeared very downcast, anil his eyu was much contused. Superintendent Thompson said that Mc- Dcrmott was iv a very critical condition, and ho would have to apply for a remand for eight clear days, lie understood that the prisoner intended to apply for bail, If this were so ho would oppose it most strenuously. His Worship said hi; would not allow bail, and the I'omnnd was granted. We are informed that MeDermsft is doing as well as could bo expected under the cir cvmstanecs.

AUCKLAND BAPTIST TABER NACLE.

The following tenders have been received for the above work :—Leigh Bros., £11,250 brick— £9,5.0 concrete ; Colebrook, £10,7C0 —£0,600; Heron, f9,850-£9,450; Macguire, £9,0iii—1*9,3 2 ; Malcolm & Price, £9,500 ---£8,525; Mell and Leo, 19,495—£9,150 j Brabazon, n>,4»4—.8,987 ; Holland, £9,487 —19,130 ; Rossor and Lee, £9,400 -£9,100; Matthews, £S,3B:S—£S,i'2li.

THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.'S DIRECT STEALERS.

Banquet at Dunedin.

[BY TELEGRAPH, —I'RKSS ASSOCIATION.]

D.NKfiix, this day. The direct-ii* of the New Zealand Ship ping Company entertained a num ber of tho loadiug citizens at dinner on board tho Tongariro last night, the Deputy Chairman (Mr Murray Ayns'oy) being in tho chair, Toasts customary on such occasions were July honoured.

There was a "scene" at bho close betweon Mr Bracken and Captain Hallett. The latter in his speech sni . that articles in tho " Herald " reflecting on his manage ment of the ship had been written by a man of a poetical turn of mind. Mr Bracken in responding for "The Press," regretted that Captain Hallott's feelings had been wonndod by the article, butdisclaimed all connection with it. Captain Hollett there upon denied that ho associated Mr Bracken with the authorship, but the latter said he had been by implication, nnd retired abruptly from tho room. With the excep tion of this incident, the proceedings were highly successful.

SCINTILLATIONS.

FnEK performance of "The Messiah" to morrow.

Now church at Ellerslie opened this after noon.

Tho New Zealand Land Mortgage Com pany's Auckland oflico is now opoued.

Christchurch cricketers come with their minds made up to lose.

To-morrow evening a special Christmas service takes plaeo in the Theatre Royal. The United Temperance Societies of Auckland are to hold a grand demonstra tion on noxt Regatta Day.

Mr W. 11. Verekcr-Bindon,Headmaster of Newton East School, was yesterday the recipient of two presentations, one from the teachers and tbe other from tho pupils of the school.

" Grand March of tho While Sewing Machine" is the title of a piece of music which Mr W. 0, Donnes is circulating just now among customers and others.

Subscribers to the Sailors' Host should pay up at once if they wish to voto at the election of governors next, month.

On the morning of Christmas Day, a breakfast is to be given in the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms. Christinas hymns and addresses Mill be given. The Temperance Societies at Thames an nounce a demonstration on Boxing Day (Wednesday next), to which Auckland friends are invited.

Bishop Cowie will hold an ordination at St. Paul's Church to-moirow, when Revs. P. S. Smallfield and E. J. Macfarlane will bo admitted to priests' orders, and Mr R, G. Bolor to the diaconato.

Those who wish thoir mouths to water for a Christmas dinner should view tho dis play in Garlick and Cranwell's window,con sisting of a dining-room scene, with a splen did Christmas feast on tho board.

W. V. Millton, who accompanies the Can terbury cricketers, is empowered to nego tiate with the footballers of Auckland and Wellington in regard to the proposal to make up a New Zealand team to go to Sydney next season. At Wellington Police Court, yesterday, D. M. Pomcroy, fourth officer of the s.s. Rotomahana, was fined £2 and costs for striking a seaman named Patrick Comer ford.

No wonder the weather is so inc-xplicablo when Wiat " vane " thing on the steeple in Queen-street is always pointing N.W.

CABLEGRAMS.

[RKUTER'S Tf.__BA_B.l

THE WAR IN TONOUIN.

Heavy Losses of the French. Paris, December 20.— The reported occu pation of Sontay by the French troop* is denied. The latest despatch io hand states that the French captured an outpost at Sontay only after a stubborn fight, m which they lost 15 officers and 200 men, the enemy s loss being very heavy. The assault on the Sontay fortress was to take place on the 17 th inst. ~ . I'hiiduo has assumed the title of King oi Annam, with the support of a large propor tion of the inhabitants. His succession, however, was strongly opposed by the remainder of the Aniiamcsc. The capita! will probably be occupied by a stron- garrison of French troops. The vote of credit of 20,000,000 of francs for the Tonquin expedition passed the Senate to-day.

London, December 'JL—The inquiries made by Sir Dillon Bell into the statements made by the Oxford and other .Now Zealand emigrants as to tho filthy condition of the Plymouth Depot, and its being unfit for tlie accommodation of modest and respect able people, show that the complaints are unfounded,

An experimental shipment of salmon ova from Florida, United States, to New Zea land is to be made in January.

The feeling in Cairo is greatly in favour of the return of Ismail Pasha as Khedive of Egypt. A telegram from St. Petersburg states that the ('zar has met with a sledge acci dent, anil has severely injured his shoulder.

The insurgents in the Soudan are press ing Sinkab anil Talka, and it is feared that the capture of those towns is imminent. ' The rumours to the client that the number of tlie British troops in Egypt was to be increased has received an ollieial denial. The lloyal (Dublin) Regiment of Fusilier., who are under orders for Egypt, are only j^oiiiK as a relief for the troops whose period of foreign service has concluded, A portion of frozen mutton ex British Queen was sold this morning, anil averaged ;".|d per lb.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

[IUSUTKR'B CABLEGRAMS.]

[Received 22nd December, 3.._ p.m.]

French Victory in Tonquin.

Ho. okonh, December 21.—1t is reported here that the French troops havo captured the fortress of Sontay, and are now in pos session of the town. No details are yet to and. Fenian Outrage in Glasgow. LoN'iio. , December 21.—The trial of ten Fenians for blowing up the (llasgow gas works concluded to-day. Five were sentenced to penal servitude for life, and five to seven years. Accident to the Czar. S'r. Petersbcko, December 21.—A serious accident happened to the Czar. His .Majesty, while hunting, fell with his horse, aud injured his shoulder.

TELEGRAMS.

I'PKII "_K,<_ ASSOCIATION'.J

Allegod Arson,

Arrival of the British King.

HawKRA, tin's day.—Mr Burton, pro prietor of tbe brewery burnt yesterday, has been arrested en a charge of arson.

W___i.uto.\', this day.—The steamer British King, from London, is signalled.

Cimi. routine'!!, This Day.

Hotel Burned.

Wall's Sandridgc Hotel, Sydenham, 21 rooms, was totally destroyed by lire this morning. Insurances 011 building £1100 in New Zealand ollice ; furniture, £000 in Australian Mutual. DrNKiHN, this day.—fane Edwards, dressmaker, aged forty years, died sudden ly yesterday-it is supposed from apoplexy. Deceased was addicted to drinking. Sailed : Tongariro for Lyttelton. Tho Tongariro,"on leaving, drew 20} feet, 1-8 aft. She has 10,572 carcases of mutton, 2,342 bales wool, nnd 4 boxes gold, in addi tion to other cargo.J A Drunkard's Death. Thomas Bissctt, a fisherman, was killed by falling over a precipice 100 feet high at Maisford town, llis wife refused to go for bees., and he left home for it. The body was fearfully mangled. He was drunk at the time.

MINING NEWS.

Thamf.t, this day. Deep Level Cross.—ln fossicking this afternoon at tho side of the rise about the G'-IO feet level, the Manager found gold in situ in the leader recently intersected, and obtained a nice paicel of stone. Dabs of gold were also left in the face, covering a sp.iee of two inches square. This discovery must disprove any doubt as to the genuineness of the picked stone discovered in the mullock heap last week.

Dart.—ln down the reef in the lending stope above No. 3 level this after noon, the manager secured about 81bs. of picked stone, leaving a fair shew of gold in tlie roof to be taken out by the next stope.

Moanatairi. — Retorting, after three weeks' operations, took place yesterday afternoon and eventuated in a return of lifiozs. ldwt. gold, from OS tons of quartz and 4lbs of picked stone. Carter, ti ibuter. crushed 8 tons for a yield of 21ozs. 1 .dwts. gold, and Rowe's parcel of '1 tons gave _!oz_. lTdwts.

WASTE LANDS BOARD.

The fortnightly meeting of rhe above Board was held on Thursday afternoon.

Destruction op Kachi.—The Under-Secre tary for Mines forwarded a copy of a moino. addressed to Warden Kenrick discouraging the wasteful use of kauri, and asking if un licensed cutting was still going on. A copy of the Warden's reply was attached, in whicli he said that while much unlicensed cutting still went on, he tlid bis best to arrest it.—The Chair man pointed out that the Hoard's action had thus produced good fruit. Takai'UNA.-Tlio Chief Surveyor reported unfavourably upon Mr George Eraser's request for a lino of road tin „ug_i, therecrciAion reserve, its he bad one already. At any rale, it should only be granted on the proviso that ho also gave tlie public a line of road through his property to the sea;— The matter was referred to the trustees of the reserve.

TamAHKHK.—The Assistant Surveyor-General reported the completion of the survey of nine sections of land at Tainahoi _.- It was 'agreed to offer them for sale.

WAIKOMITi.—Tbo Chief Surveyor having re ported favourably of Mr Bollard's application lor the hint!ing reserve at Waikomiti as a site for a tannery, it was decided to oiler it for sale.

Onhhi'Nua.—Sir G. M. O'Horko wrote, on be half of a German named Weber, applying for a portion of the Manukau foreshore as a site for n tannery.—The Chairman pointed out that this land was endowment property, but it was agreed to recommend the application for a por tion of the foreshore.

The remainder of the business consisted of minor applications of no public interest.

To the Editor : Sir, —It may bo well for tho public to know that the Newton Licensing Committee arc taking a poll of the district on Thursday, the 27th of December, to decide if any additional licenses shall be granted in the district. Having neglected to take the poll in 1882, the period specially named in the Licensing Act, clause IS, for so doing, it becomes a question whether thoy can legally tako it in ISB3. Evidently thoy feel doubt ful of their power, as 1 find they havo applied to His Excellency the Governor, under clause 52, to obtain an Order-in-Council, but have failed, the Government pleading inability under the circumstances to assist them. The Licen sing Committee are now taking the poll without any sanction in law for doing so, for the bill only provides for taking another poll in ISSS. But my object in writing is to point out the injustice that is sought to bo inflicted upon the purchasers of tho Surrey Hills estate, whose names are not on tho roll, and consequently aro notable to vote. This estate, I should think, com prises in value one-fourth of the entire Newton Licensing District, yet tho block is virtually disfranchised. Under the circumstances the temxicrancc party will do well to record their votes, feeling that if they fail at the poll they can fall back upon tlie Courts of Law, although tho district is a scattered one, and consequently very difficult to get the ratepayers to record their votes when they live at a distance from the poll. The Licensing Committee are, I hope, aware that by taking an illegal poll the Road Boards cannot legally pay their expenses. Of course, there is nothing to prevent the Committee paying tho cost themselves.— I am, &c, Joseph Newman.

THE TRIUMPH CATASTROPHE.

Official Inquiry,

I Before H. G.Sctli Smith, Esq., KM., and Cnn tains Prater and James.] p'

Tiik cross-examination of Captain Brother ton continued after we went to press yes terday. lii reply to Mr Button, the wit ness said that iron was taken out of N_, 2 compartment, but it could not be got at in the forehold, as the water covered it They did get divers to go down to sling th. iron from the forehold, but when the men got there the vessel had such a dangerous list that they would not work. The casualty occured on a Thursday, and these divers came down on the Saturday week following. The divers had previously been eng^d to examine the bottom, but there was Fome dispute about the agreement ami they did not come. He sent to Mr Nathan, the charterers'agent, to engage divers. The divers were first recommended to be got on December 1 st. They could tell pretty well the position of the ship after she struck, and be did not think it was neces sary (o have had divers to see what rocks were through her. Eleven clays elapsed from the time of the casualty till he deter mined to have her sold. He did not think it was possible that if there had been steamer there after the casualty she would have floated oil. Five tenders for Hoatinc the vessel oil' were received, but they l la 3 not been opened. Did not know that the ship was insured for £40,000. The reason why the tenders were not opened was be cause the position of the ship altered after they were called.

In reply to questions from Mr Hesketh the witness said ho had no complaint to make against the pilot, light, or harbour and there were no difficulties of navigation' lie had been affected with neuralgia in the right side of his head before his departure and did not have his regular sleep. Tha witness then described how he was up a . 4.30 a. m. on the morning of the catastrophe shifting the ship at tlie wharf, and asis.in. to get boilers out of her hold, and how lie had been fatigued by hasty preparations for departure that day. He did nothing but fill up the pilot's certificate when he went off the bridge into the cabin. He was invited to drink when the pilot left, but declined because he was not inclined. There was no jollification on the ship before she left and ho did not join in any drinking 'bout with friends. The sole cause of his going to sleep was exhaustion. Not being interested in the ownership of tha vessel, he could not be benefitted either directly or indirectly by her loss. H B should think the vessel cost about £40,000 She was built when iron was cheap, and her owners had been offered £10,000 on thoir bargain before sho Mas launched. He went to sea in 18G7, and had commanded other vessels for the same owners. Had been master of the Triumph since Bth March last. If he had got to Auckland on the night of the casualty, it would have been useless so far as saving the vessel was con cerned.

By Mr Brassoy : He attributed no blame for the casualty to the first mate.

By Mr Williamson : He did not think tho Triumph was insured up to her full value. He did not know whether tlie vessel was in sured against partial or total loss, but if in stired to the full value, in case of partial loss it would not be to their advantage to get her off.

This concluded Captain Brotherton . evidence, and the Court adjourned till 10 a.m.

THIS DAY.

The inquiry \\ as resumed immediately be fore 11 o'clock this forenoon.

Captain Brotherton wasrecalfed, in order that further questions might be put to him by tho Court.

In reply to Captain Frater, he said the officer of the watch was not on the bridge from the time the pilot loft till the ship struck, lie was on tlie deck, cleaving up. Witness instructed him to leave tlie bridge, because he wanted to get the decks cleared up. The chief and third officers were also about the decks, getting tbem cleared up. There was a look-out on the forecastle, placed there by one of tho officers', but he did not know ivhom. The chief, second, and third officers were perfectly sober when the pilot left the ship —that was, 50 far as he knew. The man at the wheel was also perfectly sober. The man at the wheel and man on the watch were not relieved at ten o'clock or before the vessel went on shore. They were not relieved, because the rest of the men were engaged clearing up the deck. The watch was not set.

Robert Thompson, tho only passenger aboard, gave evidence, but his testimony threw no further light on the casualty. -He said -.—After tlie pilot left he (witness) went up on to the lower bridge to have a smoke, He was thero about ten minutes, and then went up on to the upper bridge, and ie mained talking to the captain for a quarter of an hour or so. The last he (witness) saw of tbe captain was when they were about a mile and a-half from the island, when he saw the land and the light. He (witness) felt tired and sleepy, and dozed off there. He felt a slight shock when the vessel struck. He was holding on to the rails, but did not anticipate a shock. He saw the captain having a drink in the saloon that evening about half-past seven but could not say what it was. He (witl ness) was sober. Knew the captain had been working hard to get the boilers out. Knew that the captain refused drink several times that night. The captain did not dine that evening. M. Owens, chief officer, was quite sober.

Thomas Owen, chief officer of the Triumph, deposed that his certificate (pro duce.l and handed in) was for competency. He recollected the sailing of the vessel on (he evening of the 29th November. He was in charge of the crew, who were cleaning the ship, after tho pilot left. Before the pilot left, he was koeping a look-out on the forecastle head. At that time the crow were cleaning the decks under the super vision of tho second and third mates. A few minutes after the pilot left the ship he was on the bridge witli tho captain; Before leaving the forecastle head he placed a man named John O'Halloran there as a look-out. He was the lamp trimmer on board, and a reliable man. After leaving the bridge he went and got his dinner, this occupying about a quarter of an hour. After this he was clearing the decks, securing the hatches, hauling the braces taut, etc. Did not recollect llomcz, who was shipped at Auckland, saying something about being too close to the land, and he was in his oompany all the time. Did not recollect Romez saying something like "By so-and-so, we'll be on tho rocks if we don't mind." Would swear that be did not hear Romez rushing along the decks and calling to the steers man to port the helm. He did not see the light after ho came off the forecastle head, Did not see the lighthouse until she struck. In fact, he was not looking. Tho light on the land could not have been from tho starboard side of the deck. Would swear he was not on tho port side, or would have seen tho light. It was perfectly sober when tbo vessel struck. Romez, the third mate, is asemi-lunatic, or that way inclined. Romez was a little intoxicated. If Romez had called out that the ship was going on tho rocks, both myself and tho second mato must have heard him. Several ef the crew deserted here, while the third mate was discharged according to agreement. Thoro was no sign of liquor on tho captain that day. There was nothing about the captain or his demeanor that led me to doubt that tlie ship was safe in his hands. 1 never saw the captain drunk. I have seen him with his face bandaged for neuralgia. By Mr Williamson : I mn no relative of the captain. I have had disagreements the crew in Auckland on one accasion. I struck one of the crew in the presence of Immigration Officer and other passengers for saying something I did not like. Mr Williamson: Did you do anything else disgraceful on board in the presetce of Mr Klliot, Immigration Officer'; Witness : No.

Mr Williamson : Do you recollect the Immigration Officer catching you kissing one of the girls ? Witness : No, he never did. Mr Brassey objected, but the Bench held that the question should bo answered. Mr Williamson : Hid you not do that ? v ltness: No.

Mr \Y dliamson : Is it not true that owing to irregularities on board, the Immigration Officer has recommended that the customary gratuities to the captain, the doctor, and yourself, bo withheld ?

Witness: There is something of that sort, but wo haven't been brought before our accusers yet. In answer to furl her questions witness BaidJ it was not the duty of a chief efflier to keep a look-out when the wattles have | oeon arranged, if tho captain wan on the bridge arid a man on the look-out. The inquiry was then adjournedtiUloa,m. " .JgOj on Monday.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1883



imperial Advci•( Iscmeiils. HORNTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH HAVE 1-lit SALtt:- Orown" Flour, in sucks, IDO's and 50's Champion" do. do. do, Cantab" do. do. do. Sharps Bran Wheat H E A P T ISi 11 E R. re aro Selling good . econd-class House- Jding Timber al. Ks. and Lining ut 5s per RO , and all othor descriptions in proportion, irding to our reduced Price-list for this itb. Shingles, House Blocks, Posts and Is at lowest rates. J, and IT. SMYTH, ikland- Waitakerei Sawing and Planing Mill 'mint Eden Railway Station, 12th D( .cuibo-. 188:1. H TRY THE a TTiIRECT SUPPLY OTOI.E m FOR O CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. w FOR W NEW YEAR'S GIFTS. M for S NOVELTIES IN VASES AND a LUSTRES. H '• POR c 3 BARGAINS IN WORKBOXES AND m 5! DESKS. » FOR cl CLOCKS AND ORNAMENTS, V a FOR M T. FLOWER STANDS AND FLOWEU Z « POTS. _ VARIETY IN TOYS. U1 LADIES' BAGJ AND BASKETS. ~ {_ LAMPS AND CANDLESTICKS. O NICKEL SILVKIt' AND POTOSI 2 w SILVER FORKS AND SPOONS. .H (^ FOR p TABLE AND DK9SERT KNIVES. m I'OR *. CHINA. GLASSWARE. TINWARE, .«= AND BRUSHWARE, He„ Sec, Sec. O O Q ALL NEW lIDOIIS, A MAOSIFICIXT S Erf VARIETY, AND MARVELLOUSLY S i. LOW PRICES. 2* P ro TBr THE H H "pkIREHT QUPPLY H &H . piHEAP AND HOOD CUTLERY. THOMAS SAMUEL, iMTORTJWt ok Cutlery, Has just received v good supply of all kinds of TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, Consisting of Iyory anil Pono Tabic Knives, Pocket Knives, Scissors and ltazors, Table Knives and Forks in cases, suitable for- wedding and complimentary presents; also, Electro-plated Ware, Siberian Forks and Spoons, specially cheap value, Sldcr ophron Forks and Spoons, having the lustre finish and ring of Sterling Silver. All the abovo goods selling at very low prices. THOMAS SAMUEL, 10S, QUEEN STREET, Next to Mr Wcstpfo. I" Bootmaker. .J» COSGIt AY E & Co. Beg to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that owing to the Extensive Altkrationb to tiimr Prbnisf-s Just Completed, and tho lateness of the season, they are com pelled to offer tho wholo of their SUMMER STOCK, Recrwtly Purchased from the Home and Australian Markets, , AT AND UNDER COST PRICE! Realisation and Not Profit is the Object Desired. THE SALE WILL COMMENCE ON FRIDAY, Htii INST. J. COSGRAVE _ CO. Direct particular attention to thoir Enormous Stock of MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, All of which must be cleared Irrespective of price. Note the Address :— J. Cosgrave & Co., Opposite Wm. Me Arthur's Warehouse. Medical. -pvIS EASES OF THE EYE. ARTHUR RICHARDSON, M.D., SPECIALIST AND OPERATOR ON DISEASES OF THE EYE. MAY BE CONSULTED AT HIS RESI DENCE, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, From 1 to 3 in tbe afternoon ; OR HASLHTT'S ENGLISH PHARMACY, 181, Qucen-stroet, from 3 to 5. FOR WINTER COUGHS and Bronchial m_T TAI°CKI_'S SYRUP OF _L EUCALYPTUS with Hypophosphite of Lime and Quinine. . . __ , _ • For Incipient Consumption and Chronic Cheet Affections; "Aickln's Syrupof Eucalypti., with Hypophosphite of lime and Quinuie, is most certainly alterativo and curative. Try it for Bronchitis and ASTnMA. Address:— THE PHARMACY, Queen-street. THE Best Preparation extant for promot ing Hair Growth Is Dr. Erasmus Wilson's LOTION FOR THE HAIR. It is prepared from tho original formula of this eminent authority by Charles Butcher, Pharmaceu tical Chemist (Victoria and New Zoaland), junction of Pitt and Gr«y-_troets. Auckland. FLESH FORMING FOOD for Infants, A ICKIN'S FOOD FOR INFANTS if prepored locally from malted cereals, ac cording to the roolpo of Baron Leibig. It Is an APPROVED SUBSTITUTE lor MOTHER'S MILK j FATTEN-NO, NOURISHING, and INVIOORATINO, Bold in Canisters at Is fid. AT THE PHARMACY, QUEEN-STREET. T> OSELINE for the HAlß.—This elo ill gant preparation completely eclipses every article of a similar kind now before tho public-Price, is Oil a bottle.-SHARLAND, Apothecaries' Hall. TOOTHACHE CURE — Instnntaiieo*. Rellef-ODONTALGIC.-ls per bottle.- F. C. SHARLAND (opposite Post-office). WO ' R M S. All children suffor from thorn. If suspected, ask for the Certain .ure, SHARLAND'S WORM POWDERS, .ipaoket Apothecarios' Hall, opposite Pos. oftlce SEGRETTIS INSECT POWDER.-The best and most reliable In the market In perforated canisters. Price. Is Bd. —F. C. Sn_RL__>f Apothecaries' Hall. DATS! RATS! RATS l-Use ±A) SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTI Rata eat It greodily, and die ; no smell. Price. One Shilling a Bottle. F. C. SHARLAND opposite Post-office. DR. ARNOLD'S PENNYROYAL AND STEELyiLLS.-Thomq.st popular medicine of the day. Price, 2s Gd .a box.—Colo nial Agent f C. Sharland,opposite the Poit offlce. THE BAKING POWDER par exrclUnce A ICKIN'S /EUATED BAKING POWDER—"The Most Economical." "YloiHs more Yeast Gas." Pure Material Onlf. Not Mixed with Rice Flour or Alum. In tins at Is Cd and _s Cd. Special Price jj-e,,



Special Advertisements. A LL OUR CUSTOMERS will Receive a ___ Handsome Card with their purchases.— Samuel Coombes and Co., Queen-street. DR. W I L X I N S, OCULIST AND AUHIST TO CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL (several yours at lloyal Eye Hospital, Moorllelds, Lon don), can bo Consulted till 25th December on all Eye, Ear, and Throat Diseases. Dr. Wilkins also adjusts the Sight for Accurate Glasses and Spectacles. .. , . , COBSOLTINO-BOOMS :— Mr Oraves Ait-kins Pharmacy, Queen-street, Hours:—a to 1. v.m., and 2 to a'p.m. ,)AAA LADIES' STRAW HATS (Zl\j "" from Is at Samuel Coombes and t.'o's„ Canada Buildings, Queen-street. JUST OPENED, and will bo Sold cheap, 2 cases of Ladies' and Children's Sun shades.—Samuel Coombes _ Co., Canada Build lugs. Queen-street, Continuation of cheap drapery & clothing sale. H, ATKINS Dors to thank his numerous Patrons for tho wonderful success of his CHEAP DRAPERY A> _ JLOTHING SALE, And also to announce that he has succeeded in securing from Ihe New Purchasers a Lease of his present premises. H. ATKINS Regs nlso to say that as the WHOLE STOCK Has been RE-MAIt XE 1) IN RE D , Me will continue his Sale for a Few Weeks Longer, and the Whole Stoi-k will still bo offered AT HEAVY REDUCTIONS OH' Iho usual price. ALL NEW HOODS WILL RE SOLD For a short time at about WHOLESALE PRICE. JOB STOCKS IN DRESS MATERIALS, JOB STOCK O. ANY DRSCRIITION AT ANY PRICE. CHEAP LINKS ARE CONSTANTLY BT_ JIOUGIIT, AND AUK ALL MAKKK-J AT' VERY LOW PRICES. 11. ATKI NS, DRAPER, CLOTHIER, _c. Just Op E N E l) , ex s.s. triumph, ONE CASE OP NEW SUMMER COSTUMES. NEW SUMMER COSTUMES. REALLY CHOICE GOODS. Wi 111 a m Rattray, 1) RAP XR, CLOTHIER, AND SILK MERCEIt, 178, ISO, AND IS.. QUEEN-STREET (four doors below .he New Savings Hank UCKLAND. CjYMONDS-STREET MEAT DEPOT, .5 ESTABLISHED JULY, ISC3. CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES ! QUALITY SECOND TO NONE ! A GRAND SUPPLY OF PR IM I. 0 X BEE F, WETHER MUTTON, LAMB, VEAL, AND DAIRY-FED PORK, At price 3 which will enable evory family to enjoy a Good CHRISTMAS DINNER. Meat Delivered at Epsom, Mount Eden. New market. Carlton Gore, Grafton Road, Lower Symonds-strect, Newton, Eden Terrace, Mount Roskill, Mount Albort, and Whau. ORDERS RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED. ENOCH WOOD. riOKE, COKE. COKE. THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD.) Invite 0-der3 for GAS COKE. Delivered within 1 mile of Hie Works, for Cash ; longer distances proportionate rutes:— Sample Sack of three bushels .. Is 6d Five cks (or quarter ton) .. .. 6s 3d Ten acks (or half-ton) .. .. lis Gd Twenty Sacks (or one ton) .. .. 22s 6d The Company's COKE is made from the best Greymouth Coals; is superior to that made from Newcastle coals, being free from stone and clinker in a remarkable degree ; gives a RELIABLE FIRE, CLEARER _ HOTTER THAN COAL. LIGHTS READILY, and MAKES NO SMOKE. GOOD FIRE IN 10 MINUTES. OFM-CE: FORT-STREET, COKE. COKE. COKE T> E M 0 V A L. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON lIAV_ REMOVED REM O V E D TO PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREET, A-.Ot_H.IDB THE UNION BANK. Ofltober 22,1883 "VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. CHAS. E. COOKE (Associate Institute Civil Engineers), CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR, Has Removed from Rattray's Buildings to nada Buildings, late City Council Offices. LIONEL PHILLIPS, WINE AND SHIRIT MERCHANT, 3, Queen-street, Auckland, Has opened in the same premises as occupied by him Bix years ago, and will be glad to see all old friends and customers. LIONEL PHILLIPS JH. J 0 UNI NG, • HOUB _ AND LAND AGENT COLLECTOR, &C. Opposito Surrey Hills Estate ARCH HILL. INGRAM AND CO., ENGINEERS AND MACHINERY FITTERS. Contractors for Every Description of Factory Fitting, Pattern Making, Castings, Turning, Pipe Screwing, &c., &c. All WOODWORK in Connection with Machinery Made. PlansProparcd and Estimates Given. Abents for Ail Descriptions of AMERICAN machinery. Lotjrioatino Oils, &c. Office and Works: corner of victoria and coboro-streets. "XT 0 T~ I C E I have just received from Rotherham's Watch Factory 21 Gente' REST QUALITY SILVER ENGLISH HUNTING WATCHES, six holes jewelled. These Watches, mado to my own order, are extra heavy cased, and bear tlie name on oval plate F. 11. Lewisson. Each Watch is accompanied with a guarantee for two years. Price, £9. F. H. LEWISSON, Queen-street (Opposite Union Bank). /I HE S T S OF DRAWERS Very Handsome Chests of Drawers, in Rich Mottled Kauri, are now selling at the following prices for Cash:—The Duke of Edinburgh Chest of Eight Drawers (the bonnet drawer richly panelled with totara, bird, and rewa rewa) ,£8 iOs; Five Drawer Chests, £4. The above articles have always given groat satisfaction, and be come more beautiful with age. W. NORRHS, TOP Of SHOJRTLANIJ-SraEBT. T "I f| TO £10,000 LENT on Building AiAAJ Society principles, or on other terms g touit borrowers. Allotments bought and Ss£K_ built on Weekly Payment System p___Sf6B F d Loans negotiated. Sco List of SKw,Sr. for sale pn 4th page. Six per cont, & w5-Ott£u_ ey deposited for Investment -ff_r . L£s££s22j'_.■_*._- Katate, ana _,'___.___.



Special Advertisements. 158 & IK) PLEASE CALL Oueen-st r5-i & lUfl PLI.ASK CALL Queen-st 1_! _ lfiO PLEASE CALL Quecn-st 158 _. 160 , Queen-st 158 „ IUO AND INSPECT Queon-st 158 _ 100 AND INSPECT Quoen-st 158 & IGII AND INSPECT Quecn-st 15S _ IliO Queen-st 158 & 180 GRAND DISPLAY Queen-st 158 _ ICO GRAND DISPLAY Quoen-st 188 & ICO GRAND DISPLAY Queen-st 153 _ 160 Quecn-st 153 _ 160 NEW GOODS Quoen-st 153 & 160 NEW GOODS Queen-st I^B & 1(10 NEW GOODS Queen-st 158 _ 160 Queon-st 158 & ICO JUST OPENED. Quecn-st 158 _ ltt) JUST OPENED. Queen-st 155 _ 160 JUST OPENED. Queen-st 153 & KM Quecn-st 153 _ lfiO Quecn-st 158 _ 100 . Queen-st 15S & 160 64 CASKS Queen-st 158 _ KM t_ ('ASKS Queen-st I;.< & IGO lit CASKS Queen-st 153 & 160 Queon-st 168 _. 160 NEW CLOTHING Quecn-st l._ & Hid NEW CLOTHING Quccn-st 158 _ 160 NEW CLOTHING Queen-st 158 _. 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 HATS _ HOSIERY. Queen-st 153 & 160 HATS & HOSIERY. Queen-st 158 _ 160 HATS & HOSIERY. Queen-st 158 _ 160 Queen-st 158 _ 160 Queen-st 153 & 100 Quoen-st 10-! Se 160 Quccn-st 153 _ 160 Quccn-st 158 _ 160 THE NEW ZEALAND Queen-st 153 _ 160 Queen-st 158 & 100 CLOTHING FACTORY, Qucon-st 158 & IGO Quecn-st 158 _. 160 Quekn-strret, Queon-st 158 _ 160 Qucon-st 158 & 100 Auckland. Queen-st 158 _ 100 Quccn-st 158 _ 100 Quccn-st 15S"& 160 J. FITZSIMONS, Quccn-st 158 tc 160 Queen-st 158 Sc ltiC Branch .lunacer. ( ueon-st TTI X S. S_ T H I U M P 11. 11 CASES SEASONABLE GOODS JUST OI'EN El), MILMNKRY BONNETS IFASCY 11RKSH fiOOllS MILLINERY HATS SKW TRIMMINU. fordo. .STRAW HATS .MANI'IIKSTKR 1K111H.3 DKRSS CAI'S BABY LINKS WIDOWS' CAI'S UNIII'.ROI.OTIUNII FEATHERS CORSETS AND BANDS FLOWKKS UNKN HA. DIU'IIKS, REAL LACKS LACK BORDER DITTO imitation LACES LADIEs' SILK VESTS REAL LACK COLLARS LADIES1 SI'UN HOSE EMIIROIDKRY COLLARS CHILD'S see. HOSE sunshades ] and sox u.mllkki.lals. Five Per Cent. Discount for Cash. Dressmaking now under Management of Miss Jackson. M.ILNE _ C.HOYCE, 214 AND 210, QCEKN-STHEKT. rtriißßK SHALL 1 HUtitVISH MY HOUSE FROM ? THE CHEAPEST ALL ROUND HOUSE TO FURNISH FROM IS THE CITY HALL ARCADE— OARLICK & CRANWELL ! ! IRON BEDSTEADS, fro to GARLICK _ CHAN WELL. BEDDING go to GARLICK & CRANWELL. BED ROOM FURNITURE, go to GARLICK & CUANWEUi. CARPETS, go to GARLICK & CRANWELL. OARLICK _ CRAN WKLL, Houso Furnishers. GARLICK _ CHAN WELL. Upholsterers. OARLICK & CRANWELL, Manufacturers OK AM. KINDS OK FURNITURE. CnE.tr Tapestry & Brussel Carpets. Cheap Oilcloths & Linoleum. Cdhap _ Beautiful Cretonnes. Cheap Blankets & Curtains. GARLICK Se CRANWELL, HOUSE FURNISHERS City Hall Arcade, queen-street, AUCKLAND DEVON POR T, NORTH SHORE. FOR SALE: 60 Quarter-acre Sections, in (rood positions. Will be sold cheap. 5 Choice Allotments in Domain-street, near English Church. 1 Larpc Lot near Mr J. R. Russoll's, I*o x 180. Tonus very easy. 4 Lots, 47 x 230, on Lako Road, and adjoining Flagstaff Hill. 11 Good Allotments, 14 i 125, near Mr J. B. Russell's, 20s per foot. Must bo sold. 2 Lots (volcanic) in Kerr-strect, 10* i x 118, with two cottages. £550, very cheap. 1 Lot near District School, good view, 91 x 118. Price fi-00. 5-Roomed House in Domain-street, quite new. Price £250. Apply to R. & R. DUDER, Devonport Store.