SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ban WATER {T^fmm"iU,ndn e , 0.35 HJJJSKT.—TJiIs rJvtuiiiiK.'-I;1 ...

ARRIVALS.

Lgroifor, 8.5., Johnson, from Wliimstarel

DEPARTURES.

aihora, s.R.. Kdic.forSouthern pu-n

EXPORTS.

Per Waihora: M cases salmon, 07.. CMOS .pies, 10U cases canned '•".'"*■ ';„ mlries, ami a quantity of sundry canto, for Chieftain, for Sydney, to be loaded nl tcrcury Hay: SOO.OOO fec-i sawi. rough timber.

| There wns no steamer 3'^"; kg, The Ulenelg proceeds thither at o p.m. on Saturday. The brig Chieftain bury Bay, whoreslie willlorul tunbu ioi sjuiuj. 3hc cleared at the Customs to da).

I ThcsohoonerSovereiL'n cleared at the('.istoiiis to-day for Norfolk lalund, tor which port she Una loaded a full general cargo.

' The brigantinc Ada C. Owen arrivedat Hokianga from Auckland yosterday, and has begun to load the barque India 9 cargo, i TbARi Mneerceor arrived from Whangarei Sacks cum 12 cases fruit, fiO boxeiCeggS,23 crates towlfl, and 15 crates turkays. I'uasenmra- MissesWslicr. Camphnll I ). Jli-sJnines *ishw, Mace and three children Messrs Mahon. Whnley, McPike, J., Maihews llogiui, J. tenon W'ffi £T& M^y?"!' Lynch, West, McDonald, P. Id-noh, Talne, ifoath, Maluviy, Hhara, A. . . lien h, (. Wilson, Trewarthen, \ na.ain, and (I steerage.

The 8.9. Waihora left for Honthern ports at noon today. I'astcugers for U laborne :-Messra Burke, ami Hees. Jlr and -Mrs Davidson, Airs Wiustoue, ilra Tyler. For Xapicr: Alr.amt Miss Hoxbm-Kh, Jiias Urucby. Jlcssrs Shrimp ton, Davis, Ward, Lamont, and F.lvy. tor Wolliugton : Jtwses Stevens, and Maunsell, Mr and Mrs Knapp, Mi-sars Eyre, Reid, Hornsby, Bishop. Dolan. Eastlirook, P. pnkclow, \\. Lanning, P. Kerry. T. Klltaing. For Lyttcrtoß: Messrs Oiiainb. rj, Ivcy, Fosse, Branson. Jlaclieth, Hriscoc, Kntriskc, JJiitterworth, 11. Harbutt, Mr and .Mrs Roberts. J-or Porl Chalmew: Misses Ktlwards and Lubecki. Mr Snd Mrs Stewart, Messrs lioyd, It. Penekiutoij. and McDonald. For Melbourne: Ilr. Armanil, jMessrs Wood and Fowler.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DKPARTUItES,

[Rowena, s.p., Scott, for Hoklanga I Tlie Northern Co.'s 5..«. Rowcnn left for iHokiwiga this morniiiß, with S3 Urns cargo and Ijlessra Kelly. Coklull, Webster, Yon Stunner, 'and 3 natives. Misses Walluen. Webster (2). ißuchanan, and Coghill, Mrs Allen aa passcn 'gtrn.

I Tho N.S.S. Co.'s as. Jlouglns left Waitnra at midnight, and should arrive some time during the night. She leaves again for Waltam via I Raglan tonnorrow morning at ID o'clock.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING

i Hussell, this day.— Arrived: Grlftln and : Mariner. , ' _ ; Sailod: Glenelff. PaSsengors-Messi-ii Dam, Buttorworth, Unlliver. Kllis, and uumeroua J Ijondom. necomher 19.— Arrived at Ply noulh: Mirzajiora, from Melbonrnn. Mhi.houkni: December.. - bailed, yesterday tfttfrnoon : Manapo\iri, for Itlutr Arrived, this inoralng: Tarawera. f rOm 111u 11*., Syiwkv. December 20,-Sailed, this after noon: Wairurapu, for Auckland.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

[Maim tox Closk as u.vdeh:— This Day. ' For Norfolk Island, per Soyojsten. Nt I p.m. For Wkiuigurui HtaiU, I'ania, Wuipu, Wlmnga rei, Ktiiio, Tangihua, uml Jlangupai, per Mitogregor, at t p.m. For Thames, per ltotoinaliana. at S.'O p.m. Saturday. 22nd insf. For Waitara, etc., per Douglas, at A a.m. For WiMßei-.i. Mahumngi, Malakana, JtlanKa wai. ste., per Hose Casey, at o a.m. For Tauranua, i))ii:icinulu, and Upotiki, per Gleuehr. at J p.m. j*or Whangarei Hu;uU Wliant'asvi, Kamo, find ** llanijapai. per Wuitaki. at.'. p.m. For Vvaterford, 'lkuiranga, etc., per Kotoma hana, at 5 p.m. For Thanici. per r.otomahann, at 5.30 p.m. MONDAY, iVCa. mat For Coromandel, per Coromamlol, at 11.30u.n1. For Russell, Jvawakawa, Wlianfaron; and Mongonui, per lona, at 4.30 p.m. For .New Plymouth and Southern port?, per Taknpuna, at" p.m. For Ituasell, Kawiikawa; AiHlrnliuu Colonies, and Uniiud Kin^loni, via Suez and liriudlsi, or via Maples, for laltfi'*, ute,, apeeinlly so prepaid and addressed, per s.s. Itotomaliana, at 7 p.m. TI'ESOAY, Sth Jantaky. Per (Uty of Sydney, ns follows— For" Sandwioli Inlands, United Statc3 ol Aniorliui. Canada, liiitiali Columbia. Central and SoutJi Aineiicii. arid llritish and Foreign West Indies, at II) a.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.ni. I For money orders, tho previous evening at f 1 o'clock. For registfin.il lotteCii and newspapers, at 10 a.m. liato letters, hearing an oxtra fee of gix pe4ico in addkion to the p»!!tji2-e, will be roeoived by tlio Alail Ajfont on board the ateamor up to tho time of sailing. This mail will be due in ]<ondon on Sat urday, J'"eb. 10, 881.

N.D.—The Dargravillc line of mails nnsually forwarded on Monday morniiiK, will, during next fortnight, he closed at t.'as olllcc on Satur day, 22nd, and Saturday 95N.1l lust., at.t.:io p.m. Note.—The -'■th instant belnp; a I'ost-olllco holiday, all mails for despatch on that day will bo closed the previous evening at 7. The De livery Department will be open for delivery of letters from 7 till 8 p.m. on the 2lth. Oh Hoxing Day the Post-ofHce will be open from 9 to 10 9. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Sound Advice to Females.—Women, as a general rule, are more apt to suffer with iassi tudo. debility, and nervousness than mehi In lieu of consulting the family physician, much trouble and inconvenience could be saved by taking a simplu prescription, which is always feasible and will invariably prove efficacious. Let them try Udolpiio wolps's Sciiikdam Aromatic ScintAPrs,

World-wide Honours to St. Jacobs Oil.

The groat German-remedy, ST. Jacobb«Dil, stands honoured with the highest distinction ever paid to a medicine. This is not only the case in this country, but abroad everywhere. At the NoV Zealand International Exhibition, 1883, It received the magnificent FIRST PRIZE medal, together \Mth the hiqhkbt. diploma for being, according to critical teats, the Best Pain Curing and Healing Remedy known to mankind. In thia connection a couple of testimonials'are here given as an evidence of the marvellous success of St. Jacobs Oil.

OPINIONS OF PROMINENT AUSTRALIANS. ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST OARSMEN SPEAKS OF ITS VIRTUES.

p Edward Trlckott. Esq., the celebrated oarsman, lv a recadt conversation with a represen tative of one of the foremost journals of tho ; United Stares, gave the following as his I; opinion:— ;| "I nave found St Jacobs- Oil a sure and cer tain cure, and one unequalled by any medicine. ' It mured me of severe pains in tho book brought : on by over-exertion in rowing. It is a pleasant, safe, and sure ramedy, penetrating at once to i the seat of the disease, and eradicating the com plaint without further trouble." Tho -writer listened attentively to the above. It was pleasant to hear such high -words of praise from one who knew what he wob talking About, and now he says that St. Jacobs Oil and good athletic training are who* our young men ■ want. ——— A NOTED CRICKETER IN TROUBLE. VnvlA Scott, Esq., the celebrated .cricket slayer of Victoria, and a member of the popular arm ot Boyle and Scott, 41 Bourke-street, Mcl bourn*e, writes as follows :— " TO TflE AUCKLAND EVENISO STAR" "Gentlemen,—While playing oricket on the ) East Melbourne U rounds last season I received a terrible blow with a cricket ball below my j knee,* which caused intenss pain, and my f leg became no swollen that I was obliged to go to my home in a cab. I was advised to try St. Jacobs Oil. 1 had only applied It twice when, to my delight, toe swell ing'disappeared, and I was emtlroly free f com pain. My lee had become black and blue from the kr.ee to tho ankle from the hurt, and the magical effest of St, Jaoob'sOil induces me to givo my experience to the public. I would also state that I nave recommended this great pain . curing remedy to many cricketers and football players, all of whom have found it to give as surprising relief as I have. " "Yours truly,* — " David Scott." £100.—A cash reward of one hundred pounds will be paid by the Charles A. Vogeler Com pany, of Baltimore, Maryland, U.8.A., proprie tors of St Jacobs Oil, or by their accredited local representatives-in vanona parts of the world., to any person producing proof to the effect that tho testimonials published by thorn In regard to St. Jacobs Oil are not strictly Bt. Jacobs Oil is sold by all Chemists and Dealers in Medicine. Price: Three Shillings a bottle Wholesalo Depot for Auckland: M. LBVY AND CO.

Drill-shed—St. Benedict's Grand Bazaar and Fancy Fair, 2 till 10 p.m. St. .lamc*'s Hall—Christmas Tree and Gift Auction, 7 p.m.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Abbott's Opera House—Doran'B Christmas 01ft Company, 8 p.m. Tlnatre Knval — "The llnrbcr of Seville," S p.m. Masonic Hall-Lodge St. Andrew, 7.50 p.m. Working Men's I,'lnb — Committee re General Demonstration. 7..10 p.m. Dovonport Hall—Sale of Fancy Hoods, Jloiy Trinity, 2 till 10 p.m. Insurance RuildinKS — Special meeting of Ancieul Older of Druids, S p.m. N. 0.0., Loyal Pioneer Lodge, 8 p.m. Catholic Institute. Wellington street-* Irish National League, 7.30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

Oiiky Reason's Beiiestk.—We cannot reopen the discussion of the CD. Act in our columns at present.

Citizen.—Space is too precious to waste it fn criticising our contemporary*!) criticism of the Library designs. CiIHIBTMAS.—The two tickets for the Christma3 breakfast at the Young Mon's Christian As sociation Itooins have been disposed of as you desired. Unkmploykd.—You will have noticed that the Trade and labour Council took action in thu matter.

[KQUIRKB.—The Waipu racos take place on December 28.

Birth.

GRIKRHON.-01l December 21st, at Symonds street, tho mltoofC. B. (Morton of a daughter WKI3B.—On Kith December, at her residence. North Shore, the wife of \\". T. Webb of a eon.

Marriage.

HKIGHT-SAGE.-011 December 20th, at St. .Matthew's Church, by Hie lJpv. Mr Tcbbs, Andrew Uraham ilri({ht to Wlsollltt Jane Sago.

Deaths.

GOI.DSIiRO'.-On the 20th December, at Par nell, Charles Field tioltlKbro', M.D. ; a-nla The funeral will leave his late! residence to-morrow (Saturday), 22nd lust., at 3 a.nvj

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1883.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For tho wrong tluit needs resistance, For the futuro in thu dialancu, And the ><ood that wo can do.

To1 brinw up arrears of local news, we aro compelled to exclude loading matter. The report of tlio Convent Soliaols examinations is held over till to-morrow. Also, a letter from Mr Edycombo re tho tale of his land, and other correspondence.

The Evknin'i; Star Christmas Number, to be presented gratia with to-morrow's issue, consists of 12 paj^es or (10 columns of interesting mattor,embraein;{fix Christinas tales—viz. : "Twico Saved—a Story of To day," "Shepherd Jock's Vision," " Peace," "Dr. Donne's Christmas Box," "The Longest Night in a Life," and "Hy Parcels Post, or a Happy Christinas Box." Also, Christmas Poetry—"TwoChristmas Eves," "Tlio Old Land and the New," and "Bo hold He Conn th,' Christmas Carole—" How They Kept their Christmases," by t>oorge Augustus Sala ; New Books and Christmas Publications, by our London Correspondent; A Christinas Superstition, Christmas Jokes, A San Francisco Tragedy, Unhappy Love and Romantic Suicide, Mary Anderson and tho Prince of Wales, Plot to Assassinate Lord Landsdowno, A Romantic Duel, Lottery for a Wifo, Tea' versus Beer, A Lady's Letter from London, London Under ground Railways, Man on his Wedding Day, What Our Girls Read, continuation of Bret Harte's Romance, "In the Car quinez Woods;" Tho Garden, by "Hor tus ;" Field Sports and Aquatics, Sporting Notes, Ac.

The enquiry into the Triumph disaster commenced at the Police Court today, and will bo found reported in another column. Tho enquiry was tedious, and made but little progress. It will bo seen thai some important evidence lias been given, Tho captain says that, exhausted by illness, work, and worry, ho dozed off on the bridge ; while the pilot deposed to having brought ashore friends of the oaptnin, onn of whom was in an elevated condition.

When tho steamer Jo left Tiritiri about midnight of yesterday, a portion of tho Triumph's refrigerator had been got out and placed on deck, but there still re mained a good deal of work connected with its remdval. Mr Hawkeswood returnod hero by the Jo this morning fcrtho purpo.se of scouring tho services of sovoral diver?, who will-be required to assist in removing that portion of the cargo which is under water in the vessel's hold.

The only cases taken before If. O. Seth Smith, Esq., X.'M., at the Police Court, were Margaret Cqnucll, finod 5a for mis conduct, and. Clmiies Chapman, dosoribed as a loiterer at hotel corners; who was charged with 'robbing a sailor., James Marsh and' SSergenrit Donnelly' gavo evi donee, and although Chapman's hand was caught in the,sailor's pocket, it was not shown that a "robbory had been committed. His Worship cautioned prisoner as to his way of life and-discharged him.' The market prices for local produce hare not jnaterialty altered since our last quota tions were given. Butter continues plenti ful, the wholesale value boing Bd, and tho retail value lOd per pound. Eggs wero rather scarce during tho week until today, when a great quantity arrived in town from various quarters, and consequently the pripes remain tho snm'o as last \veok, viz., \yhol!esale r Is 3d ; retail, Is 6d per dozen. The gum market continues finn, with; prices unaltered.

' • Cheap Saturday excursions for the people are being instituted by Mr A. K.- Murray, and ought to become exceedingly .popular. The | first i», announced for Saturday, at 2 p.m.} when the i'steamer Tongariro will make a trip. to • Motuihi and back. The low charge of a shilling for a whole after noon's sailing will doubtless lead these excursions tot>e largely patronised.

A once popular member of the Auckland polioe force, now of Invercargill, has set the heart of his tailor at rest by informing him very politely that he need not bother him with any more billy, and enclosing a published advertisement to the effect that he is unable to meet jus engagements with his creditors, concluding with the consoling assurance that "as things are not very bright, his worthy tailor, in tho exorcise of Christian patience, must wait until March, when he may, perchance, got sixponco half penny in tho £, which will amount to the handsome sum of five shillings and ;fivo pence."

Jack ashore, stimulated by the festive character of the approaching season, ap pears to be eajoylnjj himself in the time, honoured way.' This morning Mr Wells, the vPark-keeper, in making his regular in. Hpectfon of tke ground*^ was amazed to per^ cci.c that at the signal station there was a hawker's basket slung up to one yard arm, whilo an old vest fluttered, grace fully from the other. On lowering the basket, he found it to contain live dolls and four pictures, and accordingly handed the goods over to the police. During the day they were claimed by a hawker named William Donlon, who admitted that ko had been drinking with some sailors at the Greyhound Hotel on the previous evening. He nod been much concerned at the dis appearance of his stock in trade, and was rejoiced to recover it.

The ordinary meoting of the AVaitemata County' Council was hold this afternoon, Mr O. Mays presiding. A special order was made that the following resolutions be passed:—(l) That the outlying district of Mairetahi be constituted a Road District for the purposes of the Road Boards Act, 1882, and that the . Board of the said district shall consist of five members (2) That the North Shore Road District be divided, and that a new Road District, to be called the Birkenhoad Road District, bo constituted under the " Road Boards Act, 1882," out of a part of the said North Shore Road District, and that the Board of the proposed now diotrict shall consist of seven members. (8) That By-law No. 1, to prohibit the slaughtering of Cattle, Sheep, «oats, or Swine in such places within the County as the County may think proper, and to grant Licenses for Slaughter-houses, fix Fee 3to be paid to the County Fund for such Licenses, and regulate the 'Slaughtering of Animals there in id such a manner as the Council think fit, Flows for improvements at Waitakerei Dis trict were, after considerable discussion, ap proved, ancT a'qiiestiou es to the expend! ture of 127 8s In repairs to bridge was deferred till next-moating. Aprppesal to open negotiation* wifclv property owners for quarrying" e}»ne at flelcnsville was referred to the Finance Committed, Numerous applications for repairs were re> eeived and granted.;

The lecture on " Public Opinion " was not given by Air I'atger at the St. Sepul chre's School-room last evening, owing to the paucity of the audience. Tho <;!ce Club gavesovoral favouiito fcleen, and Mr Batgor recited one of lMuoaulay'rf lays of ancient Rome. The lecture, which has been carefully prepared, will be given al an early date of the New Year.

The usual monthly meeting of the Union street Sunday-school was held last evening. The principal event, of the evening was a recitation competition for a prize presented by Mr \V. .1. Parker, which was won by Miss Annie Laurie. Several songs were given, and the meeting closed in tho usual way.

The ladies connected with the congrega tion of the Holy Trinity Church, Devonport, have been working energetically for some time past preparing for a bazaar and gift auction, which was opened this afternoon in tho Devonport Hall. The building was neatly decorated, and tlie display of needle work, fancy goods, toys, etc., was excellent. This evening a promenade concert will be gives, and to-morrow a gift auction will be held.

Donald Dinnie, the celebrated Scotch athlete, who left for Duncdin yesteiday, ia to appear at the Caledonian Sports there, which take place at an early date. After tlie sports, lie intends to make a tour of the colony, and will, in duo course, return to Auckland for the purpose of giving an exhibition of his wonderful ability as an athlete.

A horse, with attached cart, bolted from Air Beale's clothes warehouse in Welleslcy street at 9 o'clock this morning, taking a rapid run us far us the foul of Shorthind streot, when the irritated animal was for tunately stopped by Mr Flaherty. Happily, no dainugo was dono beyond the dislocation of a part of the harness. The horse and cart were the property of Mr John Head, of Epsom.

To tlie Editor : Sir,— dan you or any of tlie numorous readers of the St.m: inform mo whether tho gully between Cook and Wellington-strcots in Nelson-street is in cludod in the proposed gully drainage, and if not, why not; as the Council lias drained the street into if, and some forty houses drain into it, and tho housos now erecting at the top of Nelson-street and the houses from Union-street on tho back allotments must necessarily drain into it.—Yours, etc., A Ratki-aykh.

The children attending Omaha public school, under tho leadership of Mr Joseph Greenwood, have given two services of song very successfully, and before delighted audiences. The subject of the first was "Eva," and the socond "The Storm of Life." The object of the performances was to raise funds for a Christmas treat for tho school.

The following tenilein have been received at Wellington for tho Tangahoe contract (formation and permanent way), Foxtou- Now Plymouth Railway :—Accepted : W. I!. ji/issott (Auckland), tt!7,S2f>. Declined: (i. H. Bieksoii (Patea), ii(.),-i:t7; Gallagher and ICirkpatiick (Hawora), f>J,">oo; «ji Mackie (Dunedin), JL"M,42I : F. Mo(Jowai) (llawera), £34,031; -I. A. .Johnxton (Wan gnnui), ) ."!.">,-I ."!S.

To the Editor: Sir,—ln your issue of Saturday last I kco that the-, agents of tho s.s. Triumph paid oil" tho crew, among which tliero were '.!"> Chinamen (firemen). In a previous is.sue it was stated that the crew were engaged for the round trip. If t>o. why should the capitation duty of flO per head be unpaid t Is it that another Ship ping Company would be only too glad of their cervices, to pull down the European lircman's pay 1 By inserting the above you will oblige, and further tho canso that wants assistance.—l am, &c, Kx-I'ikhman

The Committee of the Auckland Rowing Association has resolved that the next regatta shall take place on March 8. 18S-L

At uoon on Wednesday, Dr. Scott was duly installed Mayor of Onehunga for the ensuing year. There was a full attend ance of Councillors, and a vote of thuuk* was unanimously accorded to Mr Codliu, the ex-Mayor, for the eilicient and impartial manner in which ho filled tho chair during the past twelve months. Only a few hours before the Mayor was installed, Mr.-; Scott presented him with a young daughter. I lad this happy domestic orent taken plaeo a little later in tho day, there is littlo doubt but the Council, with its wonted liberality, would have presented the silver cradle.

The children attending the public school at Lake Takapuna, on parting yesterday for the Christmas holidays, showed Iheir esteem and affection for their teacher, Mrs Dent, by presenting that lady with a piotty and valuable set of plated articles for tho table. The Rev. A. M. McCalliun, as spokesman for tho children, congratulated Mrs Dent on tho .■-•iicce3s which had attended her devoted efforts on behalf of her young chargo, and wished Ikr a happy holiday after her lrud work. Though it. is only ouo year since Mrs Dent's appointment as teacher of this school, the attendance lian quadrupled, and n very marked improve ment has taken place in the ptato of tho school.

A very interesting soiree was held on Wednesday evening in the Epsom Hall in aid of the Presbyterian Church funds, which was well attended. The hall is used on Sundays by tho Presbyterians of tho dis trict under tho pastoral caro of Mr Norric, a son of the Hoy. Thomas Xorrio. Tea was provided by tho ladies, and afterwards an onteltainment was held. Mr If. Button presided, and gave a congratulatory ad dress. Tho following programme was realised as far as possible :—Choir, " Peaco, Be Still;" song, " Don Joscs Ward," Mr C. Taylor; recitative, selection from tho "Messiah," Mr W. Norric J address by Rev. Mr Miller, Congregational minister of Onehunga; duet, "Muat I Co Home Empty-handed ?" Misses' Bishop; sons, "The 8011-ringer," Mr A. J. Roonoy (tho singer, howevor, when half way through his ' son.'', fell down in a lit and was conveyed to his home); qunr tetto, " Incline Thine Ear;" address, ". Christian Charity," by Mr F. Lnwry ; clioii1, "How Beautiful Upon the Moun tains ;" " Consider tho Lilies," Mr 0. Taylor; roading, -'The Nowoastle Apothe cary" (comic), Mr W. Nnrrio; song, Mr Ma^on. Mr S. Dando, in a neat speech, proposed a general voto of thanks, and the entertainment closed with the National Anthem.

The Christmas tree and gift auction in connection with St. James's Presbyterian Church opened last evening, and was attended with a largo measure of success. Tho large hall was full of visitors, who bestowed their patronage liberally upon the various stalls. The ladies of tho congrega tion worked energetically in the disposal of the articles placvd under their cnarge, the different departments being presided over as follows : —Stalls Nob. 1 and 2, by Mesdnmes J. C. Macky, Macnicol, Lyall, and J. It. lianna, Misses Raima, and A. Reid. Stall No. 3 : Misses Reynolds, M. Gow, and Kennedy. No. I tree: Misses Goddis, J. Briton, M. Briton, J. McKay, and A. McKay. No. 2tree; Misses Briton, Kennedy, Cromwell (2), E. Lloyd, and Mrs Sims. Refreshment stall: Mcsdames Briton, Simpson, Gourlay, Misses Reid and Gourlay, ' Dr. Walker Mas present for a short time, and dispensed "electric shocks," to tho amusement of many. Among those present were the Rev. R, F. Macniool, pastor.of St. James's Church, Mr I. Mackie, Sunday-school superintendent, and Mr Richardson, deputy superintendent, all of whom assisted in making the gathering a pleasant one. The proceeds last evening wero above expectations, amounting to £50 4s Id, of which sum £15 15s was taken at the doors. The Christmas tree and gift auction will again be open at 7 this evening, when some musical itoms will be rendered and sundry other attractions provided.

The now Presbyterian Church at To Awnmutu was formally opened by special services on £■" abbath las-t. A public mooting in connection with the opening services was held on Tuesday eveningl, when the church wna filled in every part. The Rev. James Neville presided, and, after dovo, tionnl exercises, in tlie course of his (tl.o chairman's) remarks ho congratulated the members on the beautiful and graceful church they had succeodod in building, and considered they could uso. tho Psalmist s exclamation: "How amiable .are thy tabernacles, O Lord." The chairman then referred to tho building fund, showing that their iucoino from all sources amounted to £274 19s Sd, and thoir expenditure to £315, leaving a deficit of £40, which he considered highly satisfactory, and hoped in the course of another year that that debt would be liquidated. Mr Neville took occasion. tp thftuk tho many friends, ospeoiallv In Auckland, for their generous aid; and also the local Wosleyan Church for kindly granting tho use of thair chapel for Presby.torJa.il services in tljo past. Practical and interesting addresses were delivered by Roy. Mr Evans, on "Christian Unity >"■ -Roy. Mi1 Dean, "Pvogrossj" and Key,. Mr Bruce,' "Duty," Tho musical programmo was e((Jciently sustained, by a aboir and seveVai'-solOlsti, Who' rendered their several pieces .with -great taste -and ability. Miss Mahdcrs proßido'd' Xt tho organ. Tho proceeds of tho opening nor vices will be fully £'2P,

Mr Doran's entertainment wa=s not h.i well attended last evening, still, the audienco was very enthusiastic in applause. Tho performances of the various purformorx, an I especially those of Mr Barry O'Noil, were highly appreciated. Some c!uuig(S in t .c programme will be made t > night.

Tho Auckland Hospital librarian acknow ledges with many thanks the receipt of a small parcel of books from Mr Albert RubiiiH.uf Auckland.

Anniversary services are advertised in connection with St. Thomas's Chuivh to day, this being the festival of the patron saint fit. Thomas.

Tho district schools break-up to-day for the holidays, which now extend up to the 3l)th of January, on whichdateduties will be resumed.

The Canterbury cricketers left Lyttelton for Auckland yesterday. Mr Bindon in in receipt of a telegram stating that the dates list mentioned are accepted. These were 2flth, "2" Mi, and •_\Sllt instant. Tliis may be presumtil to refer to the Intel-provincial match.

To the Editor: Sir,—-It appears to me that there would be a lilting opportunity next Sunday afternoon, on the occasion of the " Messiah " being produced, for a prac tical exhibition of "goodwill to.men," by making a collection on behalf of the Hospi tal. .1 should liketoseotheproceedsdivided between Hie ordinary Hospital fund and tlie fund for the assistance of convalescent, patients. Such v procedure would be in porfeet harmony with the treat tho Choral Society so kindly give, and would give help to a deserving cause. 1 have no doubt but Hint if the Committee would allow this sug gestion to bo canted out, Mr Lincoln would make suitable arrangements for the taking up of tliis Christmas offering.— I am, &c, Sol TllliKN CIIUAS.

At an extraordinary nicotine of the South British Insurance Company hold this morn ing the alteration made on the 20th nit. oi article of Association >!o. ((1 wan con firmed.

A concert in aid of the banner fund wan held hint evening in the Wesleyan School room, Pitt-street. 1!. Arthur, Esq., ux superintendent of the school, occupied the chair. Songs wero rondored by Misses Tapper and Maker, Messrs Joseph Han tin, Shackclton, Smythe. Two excellent hoios on the clmrionelle wore performed by Mr Mackintosh, of Christohureh, accompanied on the piano by Mi.su Crump. Mias Reid {lave a pianoforte solo, and Miss Tapper and Mr liunna aduct. Tlieerent of the evening was the unfurling of the splendid banner that has lately arrived from England to the order of the s-choul, the painting of which was done by our local artist, Mr I'lomlield. Another feature was tlie presentation of an iluminatcd addrow to Mr Arthur by the ollicurs and teachers of tho school. The Row Mr Keid made the presentation oji behalf of the teachers, and in 11 short, pithy speech rofurred to Mr Artliur's past services in connection with tho school. Mr Arthur replied very suitably, and thu incut ing closed at 10 o'clock ; . ,

A grand concert and ball in aid of tho Oluhuhu Public Hall will be held in the Mall on Jloxini,'Day. lleeemher L'll. Tickets, Ikt till.

Mr P. Doran has ordered 200 Christmas cakes, which will be distributed ul his outer talniiumt on Phristm.l« Kvo. We learn from Mr MflCeown that tha cake will be of superior quality. .

A special mooting of tho United Ancient Order of Druids will be held this evening In the hodKiM-oom. InsiiiMiiea Jluildin«3. Mimliii-ks: Kinnnce and nomination of olllcers.

A mooting of the Auckland branch of the Irish National Leuguo will he hold thiß ovening in tho Catholic institute, >VellliiKton-strcet, at 7.3', when a dclounto from the Convention will address tho incmbers.

Tho f.h. Corotnandol will leave Auckland for an oxcurelon to Waihckn Itaeesal 8n in. on thu 2711 i iiiit., returning in tlie evening of the same day.

The pretty little Anglican church at Kllerslic if to l)r opened to-mon-ow, when we anticipate there will be it lartre Kulhurliiy- The St. .Mark's choir are lo asaisl in tho musical part of the service, ard a food muster of the Clergy is expected.

I' i-uuulh dcsiroiifi of attending tlio Christ man breakfast meeting at the V.11.C.A. arc iv ituestcd to apply early for tickets. An intercut Ing ipithcrhijf may be expected.

Mrs Lind, Korthcoto, has erected ainorry- Co-raund at her Jiayview Uardpns, Xorthcote. This will be k. Xt-cat source of pleasure to lhu juveniles who may Kit over during tho holi days. Tho strawberry pardons are now in full umirlntf. and the plaiu.s lutlou with delicious fruit, which any visitor can |<m fresh pulled.

The sale of needlework, toys, &0., in aid of tin! funds of lToly Trinity Church, Devon roil, lommencid today, at 2 p.m. iv the Devonport Mall, North Shore. In the even initlhn sulu will be enlivuned by a promenado conceit, and on Saturday c veiling a pift auction of k'oml:i sent in for that purpose will be held.

A Christmas tree and sale of useful aud fancy artlules is to be held iv the Primitive Methodist Schoolroom mi .Saturday, us per advertisement, and as each visitor will receive at'itt to the value of the entrance fee, and the proceeds will bo used lo erect class-rooms to accommodate the ineiviisinu Sunday-school, it Should In; well patronised.

(las consumers arc reminded that lion day. the L'llh Inslant, at 5 p.m., h the last day on which discount Is allowed on i;as and coke accounts. The .Secretary Invites payment this week, to avoid delay ami inconvenience lo uus tamers on Monday.

MINING NEWS

[BY TEttOIVAPjr,—OWS COHUKSI'IINDKNT.]

THAMES, ~,'., , TiiaMin, this day.' Moanataiahi V.\ ri'XDUl).—The shaft is 105 i'cet Iv depth, ami an improvement, in the country is apparent as if sandstone is likely to set In. Ni:w Piiinck IMi'KKUi.. — About 41111s1 of Bpceimcns were secured to-dnv in the stO))fs on No. -i reef, westward of the break.

Don Pkiiuo.—Wilson, triliuter, crushed 8 tons for a return of ltop.B Idwts (-old. . ~ Moanataiaui.—Troblecock.tributor. crushed ■) toi (i foritoz-s lydwtHgoUl. ■ ■•• ■• ■:■-■• ICuri'nim 11ii.i..-(irubb's erußhlncof 4 loads yleldriHtfiiS113ihvU)(*olil. ' '• '■

Smli.i: oi- Kum-i'XK (AwJmroal, — Farmor, trilnitor, has brought down a pari:eliof llCora lfldwlH gold, tin* iiroilnot of I loads of ijiinrtx. '

SCINTILLATIONS.

C.ANTi:nnnKY cricket kwn sailed fov Auc)i land yesterday. '

('li,<n|i)eTal>.-rs. —Isankrn<,

Nii'tieorgo Gruy's Confederation and An nexation Hill has been ■ reserved for Her Majesty's pIcASUKQ.

Gold-bearing rjnart?. ' from WilboVifwco district has buon shown in Clfl'lstchurch. Births in Auckland during November" wore'9l, and death* 2ti.

There aro hundueds of unemployed men in Christchuich, but only fifteen of them aro willing to work for 4s Ud a day. Tho Martin Luther statuo, to bo oi'octcd at Washington, will cost £4,000.

Fashion noto—All sarts of sleeves aro admissible for ladies' dresses, but tho coat sloove round tho waist remaiuH a farouritc.

Crombio Brown, journalist^ has been sentenced to four months-imprisonment at Hoburt for passing valueless cheques. The steamer. Tasman was wrecked lately on tho coast of Tasmania under circum stances BimiilH' to tho Triumph. The owners have since disrated tho captain and dismissed the mate. < : ■ . ■ .

Nojv salt-wator baths at Port Chalmers wcro " opohed " properly by tho Mayor and Councillors on Monday. They took "headers "into the water and swain' round tho baths. ■'-•'■■ • ■ .....

A Sydney pltblican and sinner, lias" been fined for allowing "sweeps" to bo-drawn 611 his licensed premises. Tho Magistrate .said: these drawings should bo legalised, ;: Blackburn' and Thomas, Australian wrestlers, are coming to arrange matches with Robertson and Donald Dinnio, ■ •

Tho survey of tho King Country ombraccs a block of 3,700,000 acres. J

All that lam my mother made me.—t/o/m Qitincy A dams.

Tho various Mayors of tho coiony are gazotted Justices of the Peaco.

Sir William Fox's West Coast Commis sion has been further extended till Ist July, 1884.

Two divorco cases are down for hearing at the Divorco Coart at Wellington on ]4th January next.

Tho Grand Hotel, Melbourno, has just boon finished at a cost of 1150,000. It has HO bod rooms. .

At a recent Mayoral banquet at Adelaide, unfermented colonial wmio was tlio only " tipple" used, on account of tlio now Mayor being teetotal.

Final observations in connection with tho Transit of Venus, and which will determine the precise longitude of Now Zealand, were concluded last Wednesday evening. Criticism, as it was first instituted by Aristotle, was meant as a standard for jhil|j im; well, :'ft',)\e now Queen of Madagascar's name bemg interpreted, means Cloud.full-of water. Long may she vain. Hon. Mr Bryoe was expected to bo at Raglan to-day, to meet Hon. Mr Rollcslon and MrMcKerrow, Surveyor-General,

Dunedin Board of Education propose to reduce their stall of officials by one inspec tor and two clerks*

M, J. J. EvauH Brown, M.M.X. forStf Albaus, was mdr'ijed nt St, Poto'r'a Chm-clt, Christchnrch, yesterday afternoon. 'Tho brido was Mrs Martin, a -resident of Wel lington, ■ j.,.-.., ;il! ■• Tlio Lytfpltoii "Times." sayptlmt the surccspful candidates for tho two vacant Cathedral Choir Scholarships were jl. Ke.rk r ham, son of the Rev. R. Ivorkliam, Incuiu-, bent of Roslyn, Otago ; and 11. L. TiivH, son df Mr Henry Brett, proprietor of the Auckland EviiNlxi: Stau.

CABLEGRAMS.

[Ri:uti:r's Tei.kouamk.l

Tho Fenians Throaten Vongoance. London, December 20.—1t in reported that an Invincible Brigade has been eleated and despatched for the purpose of avenging tlie conviction of Carey's murderer, O'Donnoll. The p:lice precautions for tho guarding of Ha warden Castle, the Premier's seit, have been hastily renewed, and all the Irish quarters in London are now closely watched. Colonial Loans on the London Market. The successful floating of the Cape loan will help the New South Wales loan, the the prospects of which are now rapidly im proving. The Stock Exchange expects another Adelaide Loan of under a million shortly. Tho " l'all Mall tiaxette" nays that the federation of tho oolonic." must eventually tend to materially improve tho financial position of the several colonies. The frozen meat by the British Queen is realising ;V,'d per lb. The number of British troops in Egypt will shortly be increased to over ten thousand. Wool Market. Mki.iioi:hnk, December 'JO.—At tho wool sale to-day tlie New Zealand Loan mid Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) offered 4jf)l)0 bales. There {was a large at tendance of buyers and brisk competition. The market is unchanged. The demand for good wool is maintained, but inferior qualities arc neglected in sympathy with Hie London market. 15,500 bales were sold tit satisfactory prices, making a total for the week of 4,100. French Convicts In Queensland. Brmbank, December2o.—Eight liberated convicts from tho French penal settlement at Noumea have arrived at Maryborough.

[sI'KUIAL TO HIKSS ASSOCIATION.]

(Received DeeemberSl, 10.3:") a.m.) Siirooss of tho New South Wales Loan. London, December l>o.—Th« New South Wales loan has been covered. Later. The Kubsoriptioiiß for the New South Wales loan amounted to nearly eight millions. Those at £100 12s are to get 80 per cent, of the amount applied for.

DEATH OF DR. GOLDSBRO.

Wk liavo to record tho (l(Butli of Charles Field (ii)klabfo', M.D., which took place yesterday at his residence, I'urnoll, in the r>">tii year of his ago. The event was not Unexpected, as the doctor had been oiling for many montlm, aud uiticu Sunday last he had been in a ntato of unconsciousness. Dr. (j'oldsbio1 was a son of a clergyman of Welslipool, North Wales, and at an early ago t.utned to the study of modicine, in accordance with his taste and inclinations. Jlc wan-educated nt the Charter House School, London, and in London lie com pleted his studies. Ho was in practice for .some time m Finibnry Squuro, and hold an appointment as .surgeon to one of the departments in the General Post-Ofliee. He was admitted, iv ISSG, a member of the Koyal Collogo of Surgeons, England, and Licentiate of the Socioty of Apothecaries. Ho travelled on tlio Continent, and spent some months in Paris, visiting the princi pal schools of medicine and surgery ; sub sequently, in 1800 ( went to Edinburgh, and became v Licentiate of the Royal College of Physicians'. Ho left England for the colo nies in ISG'2. In lijt><i he became an M.B. of the University of Sydney, and in 18G8 an ■M.D. He held, among other medals, tho Now Zealand war medal for services during the Wuiknto campaign of 18*>3. Dr. Golds brj' held several im[)ortant appointments in Auckland, such as Coroner of the Mount Eden Uaol and tho Lunatic Asylum. Ho was also President of tho Pension* Fund, and was recently appointed Medical Superintendent of the Lock Hospital. For many .years Dr. Goldebro' took a warm interest in the affairs of St. Stephen's Orphanage, l'ni'lioll, and whs a mcßioer of its Hoard of Management. Ho was al*» honorary medical ofiieer to thin useful in stiLution down to the period of his death. Numerous instanced of his kiuduosa to the little inmates, and of his generosity to the poor, uro remembered. Dr. Gold."bl'o' wan a Mason, a brother of the Wuitemata Lodge, and Treasurer to the Grand District Lodge of Auckland. Those who know tho doctor will remem ber him as a genial, outspoken man, never mincing matters, but going straight to the immediate subject in hand. Ho had no fictitious pride iv his nature, but was friendly and sociable in the English sense of tho terms, and his friendliness of dis position exerciswl a happy influence upon society generally. His outer life, .full of activity, appeared to ordinary observers more given to business than to gossipy acquaintance and valueless small talk, to common in communities generally. He occasionally found time, however, to pass a. quiet hour at the Club, aud we bolievo, like Dr. Johnson " lie loved to dine." His social qualities were estimable, and we might add with duo respect, vary jolly. Ho had his trials like other tnen, and the loss of ft beloved son by accident some mouths since was an alllietion which ho koonly felt, and which told very perceptibly upon his physical constitu tion; even trips to the South and Australia did not produce suck satisfactory results as ■wore fondly anticipated by his family and friends. Di", Ooljabro' leaves a widow and family behind him. The funeral will take place to-morrow, leaving tho residence of (Jeeeasod nt 1) o'clock.

T HEATRE ROYAL.

" Tub B.vnuKn of Shvillk," prin«o of comic o|>eras, was reproduced tit the Tlieatro Hoyiil llwfe night! by ProfuHsor t'ailliau"n Operatlu Society to v fair house. Oii thu last occasion of it* presentation tins Uillicultics in the wiiy^-r-stmie of them.quito unavoidablpr-weje very numerous, «ud yet, ns an amateur essay,- t.he results in many reapdets 'quite transcended general tetnectation. Since tlien many of tUe defects and shortromings have be»n cured and repaired, and the Society, with en larged experience of operatic requirements, arc now better able todojustico to the work in hand and to their able and indefatigable? conductor. It may at onco be said that tho performance last night was very satisfactory indeed. Of course a "first night " rarely affords a sure test of merit, so that allow ance, must be mado accordingly. The Society, however, laboured under an ex ceptional difficulty, inasmuch as the im personator of Figaro (Mr K. W. Sccats), who is the lifo and soul of tho piece, whs seriously indisposed. ■ He was really unable to appear, but he was roluctant to break faith with Hie public. In Bpite of hix ill health, thereforo,. ho took his part, and his fortitude sustained him throughout.' Ho sang Svith no apparent lack of spirit, and carried on the stage " business " with a due apppreciation of its droHery.- Miss Carrie Cribble, as before, mado a pretty anil unaffected Roaiua, and her execution iof tho incidental, music was marked by facility, as well as by great taste and delicacy. The manner in which, for instance, tho vocalisations were take* in several selections, of itself proved nor capacity and the careful instruction sho has received. The. song, "Una Vbce," was given vory sweetly by her, and also an interpolated eong. In. ull tho concerted selections, too, and particularly in He trio of the second act, Miss Cribble was hoard to advantage, her well trained contralto blending agreeably with the light and sympathetic tenor of Mr J. Edwards. This gentleman must be con gratulated upon a very creditable ilcbirt as Almaviva. A natural diflidonee rendered him rather nervous and ill at ease during tho first; sceno or so, but he conquered his trepidation and succeeded i'ty making a good impression. His singing. was very effective, and with duo caro and attention there is not the slightest doubt that ho wouklmako a Same on tho lyric stage. Mr Leedhain's Don Bartolo, in make-up an> acting, would sustain his repute and chal lenge criticism oven were it a professional 'display. For an amateur, therefore, it is extremely clever. Miss Annie Hargrave did ample justice to the role of Bertha. Sho acted naturally, and sang her share of the music prettily, besides giving an inter polated song so well that, had Professor Cailliau not been inflexible, the audience would have insisted on an encore. Mr W. George infused humour into his rendering of U°" Basilio, Mr F, Sccats acquitted himself well as Fiorella, and the other parts fairly sustained. Tho chorus was satisfactory, and the orchestra, strenghtenedbythe assistance of some of the leading instrumentalists of the Choral Society, notably Messrs It. P, Edgar, J. Clough, McKonzio, discoursed the mental mutic admirablyl.1 • The overture was .ft real treatj ■. >We: 'congratulate tho S.qcioty and Professor CaiUinu(its conductor) upon the success it has achieved. Through Mr Scoats's indisposition, the performance intended fov to-night has boon abaudoned, ami it will take place instead to-morrow evening.

SPORTING NEWS.

This Morning's Gallops

[By Hiit-oxa.] Antiuipatinc a food amount of work,there was a large attendance at Kllerslie tliis morning, and those who attended were wall repaid for their trouble. The chains being taken down from the course proper, Rowland* commenced proeeodtaßS by sending Libsllcr and Musketeer tlie Cup diatanceat a strong pare, b.n|h moving freely and well, especially tho fornuff. who is in great nick. .Sirltedovcre (with \\ uttic up I was the next to claim attention, tlie Southerner doinf? a good striding gallop twi.'O round. Ho is a very free mover, nj)d has a taking style oi golnsr. Barbary was sent three times round fast, and from the way Knvious got over tlie ground in a smart spin of over two mills, it is evident she is not one of Wie worst in training. Tho two - year old Fusilier was treated to a fast three(|iinrtei-H of a mile, and three of Chaafc's team Wood nymph, Tronton, -mil Knipp-ufU'r beim,'can tered once round, lumped oil' together from the three-quarter mile post, coming lionioat a.strun;,' ■■ace. from tho wuy they shaped, I think the best of tho trio will lake, a lot of boating in Ilio Midsummer Stakes. There is no horan on tlie t'lonnd more 111 thim Tim Whitltcr, who per formed a strong once round at to]> speed, and il the ground is only dry <>■ Wednesday, he must have v great suy in tlie t 'tip. All eyes wen; turned on Salvage (with small rug on) and Welcome Jack (stripped) as they came mi to the ground, and the spectators wore treated loan interest ing Hpin, the paircompaHsingaboutSSl miles together at a stronir pace, and 1 must, say the wav ill which tin- Cup favourite travelled, pleased mo very much, He Is aMI on the small aide, lint v very strong looking fellow, and there is not a doubt about the excclleiil condition he ia In. I lore tiles neconvplishccl agooil twice round, and licnilworlh and Chandler, in coniuuny, wore sent about tho auinc distance, Ihu old 'chaser slicking to Hie boh of Kelpie Ilia whole: of the way. Ugly Buck luul Clarence for a companion in a fast gallop of once round, and Kiitanclla and Mary did siinilnr work. Nelson und Wapiti next put ill a strong couple of round*, tlie former shaping very creditably, und Vortex went about the Cup distance, t hi; last part of the journey biting ac complished at v tfood pace. St. Leger, lione Hand, Hwurdsmun. Tanwri, anil Fly all. did serviceable work, but Ksropeta was only re stricted to walking exercise. From all accounts tho daughter of Mu.skct is a "bit oil"." and she has not been seen at work since the tirstday ol the prusont week, when she had a gallop over the foorby distance with Welcome Jack. Krom one who was present 1 learn she stuck to him for about a mile and a quarter, but afterwards she was never in it.

There is no alteration to report in 1 lie belting on ,the Auckland Cup, unil business still con Unites quiet.

CITY SCHOOLS' DEMONSTRA TION.

Thk demonstration of city school children, pro jected by the Auckland School Committee, took pluou to-day under rather disagreeable circuin stance^, so far us the weather was concerned. However, everything possible was done, Ijolli by teachers und committee, to suciiro thu com fertand promote the pleasure of theyounfffolk Pursuant t# arrangement they assembled at tlmlr various schools ut lialf-piisl nine, anil thence marched to Die common rendezvous in Oroy-9trect, where they were fanned ill opcu order extending' from thu Mnvke.t Hotel up the hill. Here they presented a striking mid nuinmtod appcuranca. . JEacli school was -dis- UiiKiiished by banneret les of seporatp colours, und the children too either wore ribbons or rosettes of v corresponding hue, while nearly all t-lie hoys of lha wellesley-strect school wore uniform straw lulls, with a band composed of the 8i:ho»l8 coloui-H, orange und mauenta. The tolour allotted the Hcresfoid-uU-ect School wi.s blue, while tlie Nwlsou-Btrcct School wore and flaunted the red, and the High-street School blue and white. Thu members of Committee, Messrs Oiler, Unuiic, Thwaites, Warburton, Carr, Aley, and Ityan, woro large rosettcn, in which all tho above colours were artistically arranged. It was at tlrst intended that Mio Heresford-stroet School, which stood highest up tliß street, should form the van. hut a change was made in favour of the Wellesloy-street Schoil, whieli accordingly took up n position at the top of Hie thoroughfare and tnen, marching down, headed by Sir HiHitcr's brass band, passed through the open flies of the other schools, and led the way down Queen-street. Then followed the Horosford-ttrei't .School, the Hlgk-stroct School, and the Nelson-street school, ill tho order named, both tuuehcrs and "eomuiittvoinen. exercising a vigilant care over their young charges. As Iho procession dctlled down Queen-street, and passed up Welleslcy street en route to tho Domain, it presented a Kay and effective aspect, and the youngsters seemed t« be in high spirits. We append the numbers of children by which the several schools were represented, and also the names of teachers whe were present :—

\\ KLLKfILuv-STKKKT Scnooi, — Mr Henry Worthington (Hcfldinaste). Misses A. J. Jrrram. E, L. Dunning, L. Kilfoyle. !>. Young, M. Nicholson, N, Mulvaney, t'. Pearson, E. Patter son, .1. Smart, S. Pnrdie, K. Shortt, H. Smith, ('. UouKhatn, K. VVoatoit, It. Thompson, M. Martin ('. lOdinislon, I>. Mclhvrtinu, K. Mclvay, X Hvritc, M. tlator.'J. McLoad, A. H. Cosßoy, and Messrs J. ('. Dickenson, A. Mabbitt, .7. Collier, and Heo. A. Davidson. Scholars—.Tii Kirla and :U I boys. Total, CM. itKiiKsi'Oiin-sTiinET School.—Mr E. M. ('. Harrison (Headmaster), Misses Longmore, Taylor. Ijinnsden, Ilewnrd, MclCcrras.Kdwards, Smith, Kraser, JMorrln, liarlle. and (jrcathatch, and Messrs lln»t, (.'arson, and Field. Scholars— 'Hi Kills and 212 boys: total. -141. HIGK-HTHKKT School. — Miss Warm (bead teachcrl, and Miss Harris. Scholar.',-»i girls and 'M l>oys : total, 72 Xl-xsoN'-sTKXKT Si.'iiooi,—Mr .1. Rrabaxon (head-muster). Missel Hat-kiss, Gilbert, and Griec. ami Messrs Ueo. Thwaih's, anil Hrookcs. Scholars-132 girls, and 1:0 boys: total, L'o:'. (irand total, 1,-lKt.

to those must bo added a considerable num ber who made their way to tho Domain in .small parlirs. either too late for the procession or too ron'CphMiiiiil to ioin iii it. Kocli child was supplied with n tick*!, J.3.M) of which had been printed for circulation, aiul moro than l>,(X>o of them Issued, wlilfb I.JOu entries had been re ceived for the sports, for which upwards of etO in to be Riven away as pri/e-'.nonev. The youngsters arrived safely at their destina tion, mill some of the male tOAchora, aotahly Mr Th wait OS, and otliors wlio were there since an early; hour in tho morning, hud made full pre parations for their reception. Various amuse ments wore at onco improvised, and the com mittee for the sports nl oneu hegan with their extended programme. L'ufortuuately a heavy damper wrs soon nut upon tho prevalent enjoyment. Tho clouds which had beou dlapcr-iinf? now (fathered a fftjp, and a drizzlinar ruin doscaudetl, Thcr« was Tory little-shelter to bo had, and us tlioro was iio immediate prospect of t^io weather olrarlnß :up, the (Jommittoo met n-nd do cidrit that tho children shcull be sont home, and the sports adjourned to another day, to he advertised in duo cour.io. Tl.is • wan all vorv well, so far as it went, but a larpo proportion of Hie children, oiicfl in tho Domain, iwofiTi'ed to remain there and tiikeJhoir cliDiue of a wetting. Hetwcen two and three o'clock the rain stopped and Hie sunshine again broke throush tlie-olomls. The ptfjeetore of the- de mon-tnilim have been very unfortunate in tho weather they Wave had, ahd HlO children have had to piri up with a spoiled holiday in uon sequpnee.

THE EDUCATIONAL BREEZE IN WAIKATO.

fIiYiTKLRCiItAVir. —OWN' CONRKSrONHENT.]

~f.| CA.MHItIIHIB, tillsdaj-i lUxiAnniXG the abusive language which Mr Hoskliiß, Chairman of tho'Schaol Commlttoc, alleged to have been Hscd by Mr Stewart, Headmaster of the School, towards him, and which was published in your columns a few days ago. Mr Stowart has laid his version of the scone before the Committee, and it puts quite another aspect on the matter. In tho fltst pluce. Mr .Stewart contends that the interview at which tho allowed abusive; language waa made use of was a private one, and not ottleml. lie thenassorts that Mr lloskiug's statements are doliboratcly untrue in three ways. The follow is Mr Stewart's version of. the interview :—

Hosking: \Vell, you sec, Mr Stewart, it is one of Uiobo cases in which one must suffer for tho publio good. Stowart: Well, tho public do not give you credit for your (,'ood intentions. They say you want to get your brother here. Hosking: It is not true they say so. Stewart: lean prove it. " Hosking: If you say that, you lie. It is a base calumny concocted by yourself. .■>■

Stewart; If you say I lie. you are a liar. !i Stowart then states that lloskiiiKhad, without provocation, said,: " I haru long known you for a trickster, Baying one thing to one person and the oppositetoanother." Stewart further states that he. nevor told Hoiking ho would-have him up for public contempt, and that this statement is deliberately false. He admits having told HoskiiiK that he was a sneak for Hsbing rouuri for complaints, and also that Iho Hoard wo\ild snub him. Ho9kin^ then said, "Wo mean to carry this mattci' through, and will;" to .which Stowart replied, "Do your, worst*. I snap my flniiers at tho lot of you!" Stewart also con tradicts another siiitcmcutof Uoaklng's, and his statement is cortillctl to by a witness as correct In overv particular. 'flic eonimirteu has now adopted a resolution roquestiUL' the Hoard to take sneh steps as it »»iy deem necessary to vindicate it and uphold its dignity.

DIVISION OF THE NORTH SHORE DISTRICT.

A Serious Charge.

At' a recent meeting of tho VVaitemata County Council a proposal for division of the North Shoro District came up for consi deration. Two petitions were presented from ratepayers, one of which was in favoil" of the division and one against it. The former being in legal form, it was received and its suggestions carried out, and a resolution then passed to that effect, was confirmed at the Council meeting hold this uftoruoon. Too late for consideration, a lengthy communication was received from tho Rev.. A. McCallum, in which ho set forth that two-thirJs of the ratepayers had not given their consent to the division ; (2) th.it the reasons assigned in favour thereof were, not according to fact; {'.)) that tho signatures adhered to the petition asking for division were not those of bomt /life ratepayers, and that several had been given becausefalserepresentations had been made; and (4) that tho proposed division is. un equal and unjust, and will injure the j ro gress of the whole district, it being chiefly promoted by private'interested parties.

THE TRIUMPH CATASTROPHE

yiiiclfti Inquiry

Captain Brothorton Admits Having Dozed Off on tho Bridge.

[Before 11. O. Sell. Smith, K«l.. RM-. and Cap toliis »ator and JumesJ Tin; official inquiry into the low of the steamship Triumph on Tiritiri Island com menced at the Police Court this forenoon.

Mr Hudson Williamson conducted the cose on behalf of the Crown, Mr Button ap peared for the Insurance Companies and one of the shippers, Mr B. Hesketh for tho ollicers of the vessel, Mr Brassey for the chief officer, while Mr !■ B. Russell ap peared to watch the case on behalf of the Harbour Board. The Collector of Customs was atso present. Mr Hudson Williamson, in opening the inquiry, ([noted authorities in support of hi« contention that it was quite competent for the Court to deal with the officers in the direction of with holding or cancelling certificates in the event of any negligence being proved. Owing to the circumstances under which the casualty had taken place, he had re ceived instructions to make the inquiry of as searching a character as possible, in order that some light might be thrown upon whfil appeared to bo a most extraordinary and inexplicable occurrence. Mr William son proceeded to comment on the clearness of the night, the fact that there was i\ bright light buruingon the Island, &c. Mr lleskcth saidlio did not wish to em barrass his learned friend, but ho believed tliu inquiry might be shortened if he were to say now that all this would be admitted. Captain Brotherton was prepared to give a straightforward answer, and he would assume the whole of the blame himself. Hu would not seek to excuse himself on any ground of a nautical kind, lie would not say that ho had not tho proper course, or that the steering gear was out of order. lie would admit freely and openly that the pilot left him, giving him directions an to tho course, and that he did know the course which ho was to follow. Captain Brotherton, too, would explain simply thai, owing to exhaustion from illness, work, and worry,1 he dozed oil' while stand ing on the bridge of the vessel, and was recalled to consciousness when it was too Into to save the ship from running on to the island. If that explanation would shorten the inquiry, he would bo only too glad to have offered it. Commenting on this explanation, Mr Williamson said if tho captain had dozed oh", he had witnesses to say that a few moments before the ship struck they .saw him moving about the bridge, and that they called (o him. Ho also would like to know how the uaptain uould account for the fuet of tho oilicei's engaged on deck not seeing the light or being aware of the dnii'.'er. He would alre call testimony to show that there had been a'great deal of jollification before tho ship left, in which officers and saloon passengers took part, and that pome of the crew wero taken on before tho Triumph's departure in a state <ul helpless intoxication. Witnesses were ordered out of Court.

Thomas Hill, Collector of Customs, de posed to giving instructions for this inquiry. He did not hold any preliminary investiga tion, believing it to be unnecessary, William John McClcll.un, constable, de posed to serving summonses to attend this inquiry on master, first and second officer, third mate, and chief and second engineers. William Henry Burgess, one of the pilots engaged by tho Auckland Harbour Board, recollected the sailing of the > steamer Triumph on the 29th jN ovember last. He piloted her out, going on board at the Queen - street Wharf. It was about eight o'clock in the evening when they left tho wharf. The Deputy Harbourmaster taking tho ship as far as the Railway l?ier. He did not see many strangers about the decks, but there were some friends of the captain's. lie took his position on the bridge—he thought the upper one—after the steamer was placed in his hands. The captain was up there with him, i.e., on tho bridge. As they left tlic wharf the telegraph to the engine-room broke, and orders had to be given by word of mouth. It was impos sible to mend it while he was on board. He was not acquainted with' these things, and could not say whether or how they coyild bo mended. He took the vessel down and outside ltangitoto Reef about two miles outside. Before he left the vis-el he gave the captain choice of two courses—cither direct for Cape Colvillo passage (north-east by north), or togodowu towards the oast end of Tiritiri and steer from there north-east half-north. He also

him the distances. lJid not tell him there were any rocks off' the cast end of Tiritiri, but mentioned Shearer Rock. Did not toll him to keep clear of it. This conversation with the cap tain took place on the bridge going down, and also when he left him at the gangway. He did not point out the courses on the chart. They did not consult the chart together while these instructions wero given. Jtu did not sco any chart, although there mi;;ht have boon ona in the captain's cabin. It should be remembered that it was dark, and they could not leave the bridge without stopping the vessel. The ship was stopped while he left, her, but they did not look at a chart then. When he took his departure from the (Triumph, he noticed Tiritiri light, which was burning brightly. If the cap tain had followed either of tho courses which lie gave him, he would have been taken out of danger. .Tho com passes c-f iron vessels were not to be trusted, and it was often desirable for them to go down towards tho east end of Tiritiri. Three persons left tho vessel with mo. One was a cousin of the captain, another was named James, from Te Aroha, and tho third, someono whom he believed was named Ford. They were friends of the captain. He landed thorn at tho Norih Shore. One of them was rather the ivorao for liquor. The captain was on tho bridgo nlLthe timo until ho went into tho cabin to &et his (pilot's) certificate, and'witness' havinjg cleared a passing vessel, called the second mate to take charge.- Ho got his certificate from tho captain at tho gang way. '

To Mrlleakoth : Tho Harbour master has tho certificate now. He did. not sea the captain write it, but went into the cabin to see that it was correctly written out. The bearings of Rangitoto Peak and Tiri tin Light were inserted in^ it. The whole of the handwriting in the certificate was in the captain's hand writing. Ho thought tho captain was sober enough to take charge of his ship, although he might have had a glass or two of grog for all ho know, Ho did not feel any doubt about this. The time when he left,"as near as he could recollect, was about a quarter past nine. He could not see any ditliculty or clangor in navigating tho vessel out on that night. It was a dnrk night, but not very dark.

By Mr Russell: There was nothing', to justify the vessel: going there from-in; tiicacics of harbour. • " •';■',

Uy Mr Williamson: I suppose tlie captain had something to drink; I did see him take a littlo brandy aiid soda:, but beyond that I know nothing about it. (Mir Williamson: You arc not giving your : evidence in a {manner' that jpu ought to as a disinterested party.) When I went into the-cabin tho captain was not there. I don't know if there were glasses about. The steward was there. (Mr Williamson again commented on the apparent hesitation with which Pilot Burgess guvo his .answers.) . I did sec glasses about, and the steward was clearing them away, .

By Mr Russell: From the position I left that vessel in, and with that light burning, there was no danger in Rangitoto which a master could reasonably fear.

Jamos McKay deposed that ho was principal light-keeper at Tiritiii. lie re membered the night of Thursday, 20th of November last. At about half-past nine or twenty minutes to ten he was standing at tho door of h|3 house, which is about fifteen yards from tho tower of the lighthouse. He was looking round and smoking a pipe, when he ob served the lights of a steamer ap proaching from Ilangitoto Channel. It was a dark kind of night, with heavy, dark clouds hanging round tho land. There wore no clouds over Tiritiri. He could not make out land at Kangitoto or North Head at that time, nor could ho gee Otatau or Ilakino Island that night, lie could sec Wangaparoa and the 'land along by tho Wade. That would be about three miles and a-half from where he was. Saw the masthead and port lights of a steamer ap proaching, lie eouU} tell from tho relative' positions of the two lights that sho was hugging the island a bit. lie could not see the starboard light. Ho had reason to think it was tho Stella coming to anchor, and ho returned to tho house, Riving tho matter no more thought. A ttliort timo after he hoard the assistant keeper who was on watch :in the tower call out that a steamer had run on the rocks. When he came out of •the house, ho looked up at the light and.it was.burning brightly. He saw, the assistant light-keeper at his poßt. Ho (witness) wont down from where he was to the top of the cliff, and hailed the st<spmer. Ho asked what was tip, and iheyl said I

tlits vessel was ashore. He was within easy speaking distance. Then had some con vorsaliou w ilh t lie captain, wlio asked if ],« could report him on shore to Auckland He replied in (he negative but raid ho could signal in the morning. He went on board the next morning and saw the cap. tain, with whom he then had further con venation. He asked the captain if he saw (he light, and he paid " Yes.'- Asked him also it he saw the land, and he said " Yes " He said he was coining up abreast of the light to make his final departure" and take a straight course for Channel Island. The lighthouse tower is about 00 feet, high, while the light is about .ISO feet above the sea. Tho place where he stood on the cliff was about 150 feet above the deck of tho vessel. The ship was about 150 feet from the bane of the cliff. He had some knowledge of the entrance to the harbour, but he did not Bee any special danger in navigation that night. Although cloudy, it was not a very dark night. The wind was about south east, and there was no sea. Tho distance from Tiritirl to Cape Col villa was about thirty miles. Could not give the exact bearings of the shin next morning, but her stem was about south south-east as near as he could remember He could not say if there was any alteration in the vessel from tho time he saw thp lights first till she struck. She might have been a mile and a-lialf or less distant when he saw her. Shearer Rock, about a mile fromTiiiliri, was buoyed and marked on the chart. The title was half ebb at the time, but the effect would not be to carry the vessel away from the island. It W ould slew her when her nose went on the island The current was not such as would set the vessel on to tho island, or oft' it either Tho Court adjourned for luncheon at 12.-15 p.m. and resumed at 2.10 p. m Captain Eiothorton was the next witness called.

Mr Williamson drew the attention of the Bench to tho fact that it wan competent for tho Benoh to call upon any master, before giving evidence, to deliver up hifl certifl . cate.

The Board : Have you a certificate ? Tho witness replied in the affirmative and handed the certificate in. '

Jamesßrothertondeposed—l am masteref the Triumph, registered atNevcastle official number, 80,570; age of ship, three yews* classed at Lloyds 100 Al ; schooner-rigged'• iron, steamship ; registered tonnage I 797' number of original crew, including master' lil ; number ot hands available at the time of {the casualty, about 40; number of mv certificate, 95,29!) ; certificate of com patency ; cargo, general ; passengers, one • originally nailed from London; last port from previous to the wreck, Auckland • bound to Wellington. Sailed from Auck- ■•■ land on 29th November, 1883, at 8 pm Tho tide then was just after high water. , The weather and atmosphere were clear' Wind was about scmth south-east' • Jight., The sea was smooth. The casualty occurred at 10.10 p.m. on the same night !■ - Tide then was third ebb, weather fine. win<i • still south southeast light; sea' smooth. Tho vessel is a total loss, but Ido notknbft'' ; the value of the ship, or the amount of in' ' suranco on her, or the freight or cargo. Part of the cargo has been lost, but Ida ■■ not. know tho value. The vessel was supplied with the requisite charts, and the. .1 buoys on and off the shore were distinctly marked. I had the Admiralty chart awl live compasses. The standard compass was ' on the bridge. The ship was last swung on the 23rd of September this year in London Itiver. The cargo has since been changed '! The iron cargo would affect the compasses.' The ship had boate sufficient to carry all on oii board. The boats were not used to pre- . serve life. The condition of masts, rigging, '■■> ,\ and sails was good, and the ship was we'll1' found in ringing and sails. The anchors ! and chain on board wero according ta : i Board of Trade regulations. The draught ; of water was 17 feet 6 inches aft, '."' and 17 feet forward. She was fitted 1 with water-tight compartments, and they proved of use. The ship had no deck load,. and was not overladen. There was about 1,200 tons of cargo; The last land marks',^ I saw was Tiritiri light about ten o'clock. The lead wh« not hove. We were steering for the light about two points on tho port bow. The direction of Us ship's head next morning after stranding ..'■; was N.N. W. The light then was not two " points on the port bow, but right ahead. ." a There were no measures taken to avoid M the stranding, as we did not know we '; were goiug to be wrecked until we were on the rocks. The namo and address of thaJ ' owner was John Mclntyre, Mclntyre Brothers, Maritine Buildings, Newcastle, England. I heard wkat Pilot Burgess said ■" -; about the breaking of the telegraph. fMU did not take any steps to have it repaired at that time, The engineer said -!1 he could not fix it that night, but ho would ■■'■'■■ turn to and do it at daylight next morning* < I remained on the upper bridge with the -.>.■ pilot going down the harbour. Then I went down into the cabin to fill up his certifi- , cate. Before leaving, he told me to steam north east by north for Colville, or steer up for Tiritiri, and then make a course for Colvillo—north-east, J by north, I think. I did not consjlt the chart at this time. The chart was spread on the table in the wheel-' f*£ house on the lower bridge. I saw there was1 no difficulties nor dangers—nothing in the "road at all. I had informed myself of the ' 5 tides and currents I was likely to meet in' « gulf, and ascertained that there was nothing , '.■ to be dreaded at all. The pilot gave me B alternative courses, and if I kept .out-; side of Shearer Rock I would have ■ been clear of all danger. I kridw the'di^'" ." tnnco to Tiritiri, and tho distance M Wnjaj-mfoS the vessol was travelling. If I had altered the vessel's course i'a I little before she" wenti ashore,: she would not have gone : ashore.- * .%■ brought the vessel : into .'». Aueklan'pVhai'bouiv' coming''through that ' passage. I consulted niy chart''then';I.■ came in during'daylight, and was. ft ware I;')'. that there were no dangers in my road in 'either of thoso courses. There were no difficulties or. intricacies of navigation ' tl!il whatever. After the pilot left ■ m;>:i •"•'■ I ordered tho-:, engin-s full ; - speed ;ahead, and told the quarter-master to keep tho light broad: oh the port bcw. I went about half way up the ladder, and then .went down again, and looked at "the chart; to see that there was nothing in g the way. I knew about the time it : would take me to get abreast of the■-■ - island, The quarter-master at the wheel was Thomas Casement. . .: I .1*

As questions wero about to bo asked ' affecting the man Casement, he-was! brought into Court at the request of Mr Williamson,

Examination continued: I sent the second mate below after the pilot left us, and then employed mysolf walking about the bridge. The second mate had taken charge when the pilot left the bridge, and I took charge from the second mate, when the pilot went away. I saw the vessel approaching thft,. light, but I did not sco the land, bccaufe I ''•■• was asleep. There was no chair on the ■ bridge to sit down on. I was stand-, ing, and possibly leaning against the rail. My last recollection that night,., ■before" the ship struck was that I was speak- ' ing to llr Thompson, a passenger, on th?,,' bridge. I spoke to the mate about half-past,. nine. I spoke to the passenger a few minutes after I spoke to the mate. I was not asleep ■ from half-past nine till the vessel struck, i ' was talking to a passeuger about a quaf ter,of, an hour after I spoko to tho mate I ieft - him and walked to tho port side, of the* ■; bridge. It -d-as usual for passengers to be on tho bridge in the Triumph. We did mt carry first-class/passengers, and second-* class passengers had the run of the bridge. ■'■■■ I coultl. not say the time when I left con' '

scioiishess. lam not in tho habit of goiiiff to sleep on tho bridge in. that way. : 1&6 '• not know if tlie shock woke me, or if I woke myself, but when I woke I said "hard aporfc" to" the quarter-master. I could ', not say if we were then on the: roef or not, but we must have been on tiie reef. I shouted tho order—"full speed astern," and gomeone carried it to the ongiao-rcom. I had no one stationed, to carry theie orders, and I had previously told the mate' that as there was nothing in the-'waj? there was no occasion to keep a' uwn-t there Immediately before the shipstruek, 1 did not hear anyone call out "hard aport" from the after part of tho ship nor■■■ tho look-out on tho forecastle. The man at the wheel came out with me from Home. Ho has borne a good character in the ship. Whenlgavethe order "hardaporf'ldidnot notice it lie was asleep. He was not asleej. 1 The distance between him and myself wcs about sixteen or eighteen feet. It was his duty to have called me if he saw that I was asleep. I was standing with my back to the man at the wheel. I did nab reproach him for not having called me. 1 here was no use then after it was done. I don t know ot my own knowledge how the chief and second officers were engaged from the time tho pilot loft. I could not see the look-out on the bridge, but ho was a . roliablo man, whom wo had brought out with us. It might be true, as stated by two men, that I was walking ou tho bridge ten minutes before tho vessel struck. That

was not necessarily tho time to alter tlie " vessel's course. If I had altered the course tf a minute before, we would not have struck. ■■'>■;, The course from Tin" was a. surer one,' 1 ■', because it was a shorter course from ISri* 1 tiri than from Rangitoto; |If the eompaisses aro out a littlo on a short course, it does not make so much difference as on a lo«g ono. We would have been about a milQ

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