SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

Kill WATER K^^ornmgS.7 BONBET.-This Eveuing.l. 10 SUNKISK.-To-morrow Morning. ~0 MOON'S AOIC-Fii-st Quarter, 7th, 11.25 p.m

ARRIVALS.

Waitaki, s.p., Crawford, from Whamsnrel Marinor, sell, Qiicgii, from liiisMill. Fleotwing, sell, Couch, from Rushcll Christina, sen, Evanson, from Mp:igonm Ulenelg, ».s..Btephen-ioii. from liiuraiiga Argyle, s.s.. Norris, from W lmngarei lona, s.s..Amodco, from Kusicll Agnes Martin, ketch, Leslie, from Whanprnrei Atalanta, suhooncr. Johnson, In.in 'i'lianuis Fanny Kelly, kotch. Williams, from Mongomii

DEPARTURES.

Jfacgrcgor, s.s.. Johnson, for Whnngnrci Fanny Thornton, ketch, ICeaiio, for Hokianga

EXPORTS.

Pec Clara McGillivray, for New York: 3,?00 casos kauri gum.

The 5.9. Glenelg loft Tuuranfta at 1.10 p.m. yesterday, and arrived at Auckland at 6 a.m. to-day. Pnssensters: Mr and Mrs Pharazyn, Mr and Mis Honshaw,: Mrs Hinder-, Misa Trimble, Miss Btoasaird, Miss Worgftl, Messrs J. Mpnzie, J. Bell, K. Forder, Jlotson, Rev. I). Bruce, Serceant Donnolly.

Per Oceola. from Tlmaru—2,l2o sacks oats, 611 sacks wheat, 50 sacks bran. 71 sucks hones, 17 sacks sharps.

The following steamers of the Union Com pany's fleet aro due here next week:—Southern Cross from Gishorne, on Sunday; Tuiaroa (at Manukau), from Taranaki, Sunday, 9 a.m.; Tarawera, from Melbourne anil the South, Monday, 111 ii.m : Penguin, from Fiji. Tuesday : Takapuna (at Manukau), from Taranaki, Wed nesday, 2 p.m.

The 5.9. lona arrived from Russell at 5.30 a.m. to-day with the following passengers:—Messrs Jackson, Stcphciison. .S. Wolf, Hicketts. A. Jle- Intosh, Chotlleld, Stewart and .son, Tltmar, Donaldson, White. Tecce, Archer, Dickenson, Holindon, Coutt-s, Twohey, Hiid, W. Cnllnghnn, Warner, Daddley, Monk, Hobnlt, Twiner, Mr and Mrs Scallcn, Mrs 'tailing.

Tho following vessels cleared outwards at tho Customs to-day :—Maria Viiginin for Aratapu, and Clara E. McGlllivray for New York.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

[BY TKLKOnAWI.—OWN COHRKSPONDEJJT.] Heads, this day.—Loaded: W'inonn, Jules Marie, J. C. Smith, Aurora, ami Torea; all should get out to-day. Te Koi'lTßf. this day.—Loading: Pet, Anmo Wilson, and Mnrmion. Abatait. this day. —Loading: Peerless. Mary King, and Pelican.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Thames, this day.—Arrived: Endeavour and Ijipwlntr from Auckland to loud timber at river mill?.

Melhoiuni:, Novemher 30. — Arrived, last evening: The Orient steamship Liguvia. from Plymouth on Oetobur 21.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Maim Witt Close as JioJ>Voav, 3rd Inat Kor Waitarn, olo.i pO r Douslas, at 3 a.m. For Tairua, pi;r/'Jlralie, iitil a.in. FojCoromandel.JporCoVoiiiaiidei.at l.:wp.in. For \\ llltiaußl iu(,a Uppei- Aim, ~«r Arwlui at 0 p.m. . For Thames, per Hiotonmliana, at ?.W p.m. For Ilussoll, KuwuVnwa, &c.. per Tarawem. at 1 p.m. J For Tailranga, 01/j,, c , m , tv nnil Opotiki, per Uleneltf, at I p.ir/ For Kussell, Ivfewakawa. Wliangnroo, and MoTiemnii, piT/lomi. utl.lil) p.m. For Gishonie a>yi (l Xn\nur, per .Soulliern Cross. at fl p.m. J ■ Fov TliamciCper lOntorprise, at 'i.HOp.ni. r . ■ * TUKSDAY, llh insl. f "f-Now Plymouth, etc.. pel- Taiarna. at S a.m. For Walwera, Ivawau, Oinalui, and Matakaua, ' por Hose Casey, at 10 a.m. 'For HokiaiiKa. etc., por Htiweua, at 1' a.m. For Friendly Islands, per Myrtle, at I p.m. TuKsn.w, lltli December. Per Zoalamlia, as follows- For Sandwich Islands, United States of Amuri.-a, Camilla. Jiritisli Columhia, IVsiitral and Smith Anieriea, and llritish and Foreign Wfißt Indies, at 11 a.m. For United Kinydom and Continent of Kui-opn. at 11 a.m.

For money orders, the previous evening nt 4 OCIOCK.

Km- registered letters and newspapers, at 10 a.m. liato letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in uddilimi lo the postage, will be revived liy the AlniL Atfonl. oa hoard liie steamer up to the Lime of salliUß. 'I his nuiil will ho due in London on Sat urday, Jan. 1!), SKI. 9. 11. HISS, Ohio! Postmaster. Chief Post-oMice, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

DUCKMIIKK 1, ISO. Abbott's Opera House—"The Pirates of r>'jiizane.e,"S|>.m. lion, 7 till ll) iSnnday-school Industrial Exhibi- Y.M.C.A.-PrayorMeeu,.,,..

Births.

LAMHKKT.—On November Siai, ... w...i.. worth, l'onaonby, tho wife of I. W. Lambert of a daughter. NICHOLHOX.—On November lOtlt, the wife [of C. Nicholson, Newton, of v son.

Marriage.

GOODWIN— UOUT.—On November '27. at the lieresford-slreet, Church, by the ltcv. J. lluhcrlson, M.A., Maydwell Goodwin, lato from Barrow-in-Kuriiess. Kn^land, to Sarah, y<.ui)i;est daughter of tho late John Hold, Merchant, Auckland.

Death.

HOItKIIAM.—On November 21), 18S3. at her resi dence. Cook-street, the beloved wife of Charles lioreliain, son.: nsediiS.—Homo papers please copy.

Notices to Correspondents.

SUCCESS.—AII contracts made by Mr Volbracht with tobacco-pi-oWera have been handed over to tho Company, whoguaranloa to receive in.d pay for the tobacco immediately after it has passed the Customs, the Company defraying cost ofcarrlage and the duty. J.M. (Northeote).-B Wins the bet.

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

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1883.

For tho caußO that lacks assktanco, For tho wrong that needs resiatanoo, For tho future in the distance. And tho good that we can do.

The circumlocution of native negotiations has reached another stage. Mr Bryee yesterday met Wahanui, Rewi, Taonui, and other Ngatiamaniapoto chiefs at Uewi'.s house, Kihikihi, with the object of induc ing them to bring (heir lands into the Native Lands Court. He explained to them the measures he had taken last session to remove various features of the Court to which they had taken exception, and to givo land - owneis [lower to

appoint native committees to assist in tho investigations of title. lie said that trouble would always arjsc put of the land until its ownership was ascer tained, and pressed tho chiefs to take the initiative in tho matter. Finally, he pointed out that applications for hearing claims within tho Ngatiamaniapoto bound aries had been continually coming into tho Court, and if the chiefs did not con sent to move, tho rights of tlieso owners who came lo tho Court could not be ignored any longer, and their applications would have to be granted. All the chiefs avowed their agreement with the courso proposed by tho Nativo Minister, though they wished for a general boundary of the IJgatiamaniapoto lands to be fixed first, the subdivisions to be settled afterwards with the aid of the local com mittees. Mr Bryco was prepared to accept this proposition, and wanted to lix it af once by getting live of the leading chiefs to sign an application to the Court, but, when brought to the point, the chiefs, with native hesitated and asked for more time, which wiw reluctantly conceded. There is onougl/, hosypyer, in the signs of lelentingwhich thesenegotiationsi disclose to excite strong hopes of an early settle ment of the dilliculty which has so greatly retarded the progress of the North. The disposition of tlio native* neem-* extremely friendly and favourable 'P !-''ose>' r °.' lations with tho settlers and' obedience to the law. They see clearly enough tho advantages of railways and settle ment, and cannot <'lo»o their oyes to the fact that subordinate individual owners will not bo held in eheok. I'l'ojudico and fear of being unable (o retain their hold on tho land aro tho only tlilngK that restrain them from assenting at oneu, and theso have been gradually broken down by tho Intercourse of tlio past few years.

About 5.30 yesterday afternoon the Kamo Coal Company's steamer Waitaki, with excursion and other passengers, re turned from Whangarei. " Our report of tho trip is necessrrily held over till Monday.

The Trades and Labour Council met on Thursday evoninfj, and passed resolutions approving of tho steps being taken by the Eight Hours Committee for the Demons tration on 20th January next, and decided to cl operate jn arranging a programme for holding a great mibljc. nipeMllS 9,}\ M|S evening of that day,

The Kamo Coal Company shortly ex pent .to receive two vessels of t.f'OO tons each, to be employed ac coal hulks. These have been purchased in San Francisco, and the object of tho Company is to place themselves jn a position to coal oceangoing steamers jXjj Auckland nt a cheaper price than can be done by any other, pure in flip colony,

Yestorday morning, just before(iiosteamer Waitaki left tho wharf at' Whangaroi, a nasty accident happened to tho second mate, a young man named Peach. lie was stand ing by the steam winch while it was work ing, when his left hand got accidentally fraught in the machinery and badly crushed. Ifp' Y45 tp.j^en up to Whangarei for treat ment, and it is (pared thai, he wjll have to losp one of his fingers,.

Tlif) fqllowing oasgs were tfikei) this morning at t)|p (.'olice Court befppolf. (I. Both Smith, Esq., R.M, Five persons were punished for drunkenness, James Gordon, riotous conduot, 20s or 7 days. Walter Freestone, obscono language, and striking James Hoiley, of tho Crown Hotel, (Jrcy street, 20s or 7 days. I'oter Harper, charged witlj stabbing Alice Rogers in tlio shoulder on the DOth ult. Remanded until Thursday next. Henry Cuthberfc, who had been remanded for eight days, ordered to pay fine, maintenance, and cab hire from Newmarket, £1 Os (id. Frank Neill, lar ceny of a coat containing 4s !)d, tho property f/f Fr.ank Douglas, seven days imprison mpnt. flodr'gp Mfipaslju, charged with ill frpat,jng a hpfsp.' Fjnp, ')os'j"V';o«tß, t.i j'Bs.

At a meetjng of tljo directors of the Npw Zealand Tobocpo growing and Manu facturing Company, iiekj yoatprday nitov noon, there wore present i-- Messrs C. B. Stono (in tlio chair), Seymour George, Major Goorgo, \V. H, Waddel, and F. Scherff. Progress was reported as fol lows : —That the Company has boon pegjatprpd and prospectuses forwarded to all tI)P SfiUtljopr) ejties, and advertisements issued to the SflflWiPFJl ppors ; tliat promises havo been aluesiay' mad£ f.q take up about one-third of the shares, so tljpro was every prospect for the future : Bucc'tjsa" iti u.G pQmpany; and tliat the requisite inapinher^toi-^giit iji^n,!^tiw\n^ was ordered front Allior|Viri l^y tjie last j-ji^t: going mail. 'Mr August VVt!ll)i'ap||t, t|ig wo;-,'; Jn" manager, was instructed to vj4t, in compar^ i^l,1! h.is assistant, tlio Various farms growing ixptifi^fi, to report at n.a»i i/ioeting. The direct^x'S Wjui>j with cigaps i))a,uufiicturpit from Kow Zea land tobacco,' ificule in ihtf I'ooii), with whieli thpy expressed themselves Ki'efttjy i>l.«i,;e:}, . Spcciinens pf fobaflco leaf, f f iwn in .qtifferouj; disti-jc^s pl the XJ(ji,tli Island, are i)ow on view* »t {.tye Qt'tpp of jbhe jOonjpajfy, ipd mi.y be seen 1$ glj jiifergsted i/i jjig imjttsr.

We loaru that Mr F. (!. Cl/on, of Newmarket, will ofl'er himself as aadidato on tho Hoard of Education, cam by the resignation of Mr Laishley. JtJGluyton has consented at the request of Onerous friends.

Tho benefit, entertainment laf'ght in the Theatre Royal by the mciierH of tho 'J.lai'k Diamond " Company i« not so successful in a pecuniary sen^» was ex pected. The attendance wafiot large. Iho performances consisted < vocal and instrumental selections, cloc.flioing, and adarkio sketch, in which tho pit'lo's orator, Garranl. was caricatured, ai' hi" "sinti nicnf.s " lampooned, causing luuh amuse ment.

A meeting of the dirootoiof tho Auck land Brick and Tile Comply was held yesterday at I he ollice of tho'ompany, 12!), Queen-street, when tho ropo'and balance sheet as read were adopted. Messsrs Hees George and Henry (Jreon A'oro appointed directors, v fc e Messrs Sink and Biodie, resigned.

To-morrow is theaniiiveiary of St. hud's Sunday-school. A list of no services to be hold will be found among do ecclesiastical advertisements. The picnflicrfl announced BiO, lor the morning, thoiicuinbent, whose subject is "Advent Thoighis;" and in the evening, tho Bishop, whi gives tho first of a series of four sermons -.o be delivered by different preachers on tin Sunday evenings during Advent. These discourses are to treat of Christ's Aihunt, viewed from several standpoints; the first being "Chriflt'H Advent in Humility and Glory." The collections made during the day are designed to benefit the Sunday-School.

The Christian churches of the Auckland district have secured tho eorvices of Mr Henry Exloy, evangelist, to labour for them. We understand that ho is well and favourably known for his successful work in many of the Western States of Ameiica, and comes hero very highly reuonl'iiendod for nH/[i!"(.liu. where he has been labouring nacle. i ■•) Mm Tnhor-

In our report of the stranding of the Triumph last evening a typographical error made it apponr that thoslevH of the vessel is on tho rocks wl.cre as it should luivo read that tlio tlcni is in that position. In another ini'tanco it was stated, that a north-westerly gale willl place the vessel in great danger, and, in this case it should have read a " north westerly wind," which is a great difference.

Tho City Schools Committee mot last evening, Mr Carr presiding. The consi deration of n request that the Committee should report to tho Board re crowding of city schools was deferred for consideration at a future meeting. It was also agreed to take into consideration at their next meet ing the action of tho Board of Novernova in appointing a successor to Mr Laislilcy, which action was referred to as v slur upon both the Board and Committee. In answer to questions as to finance, the Chairman stated that tho total receipts for tho year had boon £403 His !)d, of which £103 His S)d had been absorbed in works done last year. The Committee had spent, up to October 31st, £387 l-2s Id, leaving a balance of f22 |-_'s lOd, against which tho liabilities at the end of tho present year would bo £(>l 10s lid. They would require a grant of £'20 from the Board to square up accounts at the end of the year.

The December issue of tho "Bible Standard," under the judicious editorship of Mr (ioo, A, Brown, completes the third volume of this monthly publication. It \a but fair to stale that the "Standard" is clear and impartial in its articles and extracts, and faithful and without narrow mindedness in its general teachings. Readers will bo pleased with a con densed report of the English Conforouco of tho Conditional Immortality Association held at Kaslbuuriio in SoplomLor. Among noticeable arlidos may bo montionod, a* particularly instructive, " Unchanged,"and Mr Rotheiiiam's paper on the " Divine Adjustment of tho Ages," ably and thoughtfully written, ('lunch news and current ovchlh possess special interest, anil who would gainsay the statement that, "the consistent Christian life will tell more for good than all the loud professions that can be made ?"

Thirty splendid sections, each from live 0 seven acres of land, at Mavlleld (near liirken ead tm d Northcotel, for sale cm Thursday next, by .Mr Arthur. Jnlendiiu; purchasers will have an opportunity of obtaining freehold property at cheaper prices than any hitherto olli-red ill Ibis djatcict. No p|-o|iibitocy reserve. Full particular,l) on Jlojulay.—{'Adi t|.

The usual monthly mincort in aid of tho funds of St. Hcnediei's (iliuruh will be held on Monday nl K li| in ibn Atlionaium building. Newton. A ehoieo and varied programme bus been prepared, Particulars in advertisement

Sicn.i. in Tin: WoiiKsuoi'.—To do gooil work the mechanic must Imra wod health. If long hours of conlliienioiil in eloao rooms have cn fvublcd his hand or dimmed his si^ht. let him at once, and before some oiwuiic trouble appi'ai-j, lake ph-iily of Hop Hitters. His system will bo lciuvenateil, his nerves streni,'thi-ned, hia siKht liccmuu clear, and the whole constitution lie built lip to a higher working condition. Head.

Mr Barry, professor of elocution, will Kivc his first unu-i-tainnicnt on Monday evening next in tlio .Wexuncli-.i-:<ti-cct School-room. Tho programme, which is inviting, appears elso wllGl'O.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the l'ruuch Mtorai-y Society talu-s phu-i- Ibis t-vi-n ---iiiK ill Iho V.M.C.A, rooms (U'elluslcy-Btrcot entrance).

It will be seen by advertisement that the Hand of! Hope Union choir will have a trip to Iho Thames on Friday next, fpr the purpose of perfonninx tlio Temperance cantata, "The tcseuo of Hurry Gray.- Acninftomchts have heon nilfde for the Itqtomahana to c-onvoy thn ineinbofs thllhcU', and friends winhinc; to accom pany tho choir can'do so at i|.i.i;aijqnahloohiirK'e.

Hicvi'r.Ks.— The celebrated " Royal Mail,1 tho best made, can be tried hi our rooms.—Apply Sliuk(!9]K!ii|: and Co,, oilijfljllo iho J[iirk(H, Quoen-s(roct.-IAI»VT.]

The Band of Hope Union hns arranged to establish a drum and life hand, and all who wisli tn join are requested to incut in the Kx ci'lsior Hall, Xewlon. on Monday evening next, at r.:W. wlion nicnilji'is will bo enrolled. As a luiniburhayo Dxpreiwotl their desire to join, it is c.\|iuctcc] to he iihle to form two suctions, i.e., perloi-niinft DiPiubcrn and learners, A i-odc of rules liu_3 been prcpurad, and an cfljciont In sti-uclor is wjlliiiKto imdurtiiko the condtictor ship.

Anniversary services will bo held to morrow at St. I'aid'H Church in connection with the Hunday-school. I'i-oaclicrs: Mornlnf,', Hey. t:. 11. Nelson, M.A.; cvi-ninpr. tho l!islio]i of Auckland (Dr. Cowie). At United Kreo Mullio dists : I'rcaohors, Uo%. A. llcirt and S. Jlacfar luuo. liral'ton ltoad Woslcyan: Kova. (ioo. Hond and John Dcllow. Hospital lawn : Hacrnil music by tlio Artillery Hand at 3 o'clock. Other sorvlcos aru duly notified ill anothor place.

I'artios desirous of obtaining suitable articles for presents should Inspect tho new Roods just opened hy lloylau and Tanlleld be fore selecting elsewhere.—[Anvr.)

If you want a roally first-class Sewing Machine, buy Iho Domestic; it has no equal.— Shakcsiieivr & Co., opposite the Market. (),iiecn- Str<J|it, uOIG i)«ii[Uj,—|Al) t -T.)

ANOTHER STEAMBOAT DISASTER.

Wreck on th« Tasmanian Coast,

fUKIITKH's CAllTiKORAItrv.]

(Received December 1, 12.30 p.m.)

ITOBART, this day, TIIE Tasmanian Steam Navigation Com pany's p.s. Tasman, 711 toll", struck a rock near Cape Pillar, on (he coast of this colony, yesterday, .and sank shortly after wards in dcej) water. Tho passengers and crew were saved in the boats.

EIGHT HOURS DEMONSTRA TION.

This Committee of the above movement mot last, evening In tho Worklngmon's Club, Mr lleslop in tho chair. Tho representation of trades was very gratifying, and, after the usual routine, the pernmnent ollicnrs of the Com mittee, were elected, viz., I'residont, Mr Iteslop; Secretary, Mr KinK; Treasurer, Mr X Leydcn. Tlicre was some (UscusKiou rolativo to the Kcneral outline of programme of sports; some interesting improvements were recommended, and it was thought necessary to curtail the pro gramme a little, as it was almost impossible to carry it out with the-specified time. Some valuable suggestions were nrndo as to the management of the llnances, which will make the rnlations bet ween Treasurer and Secretary much j'r.oce simple. A b|)ovi'-c(ii|i]iilitce was oleplpd, 1.-onsiiUniiVof >f<;siii-'Skiltiq-(\, Uydcil,' H\('il«r; lipse, iinil Haker, wi|li power to add',1 who wil| sulimil. tl]o hc:itiiii£-s of proKramilie for aneedj' pi'ililliiity, Tl'.u lnintini,' iidioiirnecl lo bfhhy next.

SUNDAY-SCHOOL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

Duitixci yesterday afternoon the children ot the Pornell Orphan Home attended the Exhibition, ji|\!i were agreeably entertained with what they Ha'lcl. 'I'lio flo»|\ijOtitifjil f(.;.r roi-tj!}cq.tc3 for cookery was highly creditable, ami at night the exhibits proved the centre of attraction to •visitor*. We append the list of awards:— B,:'ji<ii. j\f;;i-j» mid Minnie LeirKC Gertrude J «!■],,t|. Tnimcinp. Spoiiw CVIJn : L\i> 0;>. «ial<T j,nd Joi.ip ?,!;:(!hosy.,. Pound Cake: Jj>aiß ■ lUntUjmuj, Jilurlli.j fth.v.'l,* Cjavu •Ifoycfl, Pai.fiv ■•'PnrtiiiKtnn and AvpHir Kor.l. Seed tj.uc,.;' {'A.'.wi ,l::cks.'in, Kunny Molt. Scone*: flai-a Teaisoi,, Amelia Waiiis, Ada fjrer. Tea Cako: IjOhlsiv Devoro Jestij Mai*'ipwa, Rock Cake: Kdith Hlooni. field. QnoonCukbs AilfvUrov, Ginger I'road: Clara .Jackson. (iinj?er NiVtaj Kdith flloom nejd Lemon Cheese Cakes: Kdilti Bionmlluld. Jam Tiirte:" Aprrirt Jolinsnn. Jellies: Ada Grey, Annie White. L'llleetion of Klngor lireal. pound cake.Savoy cake, tea cake,Bi'igp); mils, blancmange : Herbert Trcmaincl

TELEGRAMS.

[FROM OUR OWN COBRKWONDENT.]

Mining Accident.

Tiiamiw. this day.—An accident occurred yesterday to a miner named John Wood.--, employed by the Prince imperial Company, lie was preparing to charge a hole, and his candle fe'.l from the wall of the stope inlo his hand, in which three blasting pellets were hold, exploding the whole. The man was badly burned about the hands and slightly on the body, through his clothing igniting.

G'A.Miiitiniij:, this day.—During the thun derstorm which passed over tho Wuotu dis trict on Wednesday night, the house of a native chief, Te Uei, was struck by lightn ing and burned down. Some valuable pro perty was destroyed, and the total damage is estimated at £300,

A cricket match here yesterday between Hamilton and Cambridge was won by the latter by liß runs.

Ti: AuoilA, this day.—The "News" learns that at next session of tho Kami Court, at Thames, the I'iako Block will go through, the recent death of old To Him at Ohinemuri having removed | the only ob struction. Government havelaid out 112,000 o,i t'.O Block, and Mr Vescy Stewart some II,KOO. Government will give Mr Stewart a section of the land, on whic'i ho intends locating a part of the special settlers. Thirty rooms have been engaged at Walker's hotel by visitors for the battery banquet.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Wklu.n-ctox, this day.—Tho walking match, Edwards v. Scott, commenced at I<J o'clock last night. At 9.20 this morning Scott had covered 55 miles, and Edwards 53 miles 11 laps. Each-lap is 80 yards. At 1° 4;i p.m., Scott had covered 71 miles, and ' "" "•"«" I'Uans,

CiiiusTciiujicn, this day.-Henry i'ems was yesterday morning committed for trial upon a further charge of obtaining goods by means of forged orders. This makes the third charge of this nature upon which the accused will be put upon his trial. CiiiiisTi'inmcn, this day. —Tho Christ church Collego Kifles and the Christchurch Rifles proceed to Quail Island to-day for the purpose of holding an encampment.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Last night of Industrial Exhibition

Tenders are called for cutting down Emily I'lace.

Died in the wool—Mary's famous little lamb.

This is the meteor season, and one of these " falling stars " has probably been mistaken for tho comet.

Auckland vital statistics last month Births, 172; marriages, 39 j deaths, 48.

The ■Tuvonilo Opera Troupe perform "The Pirates of Penzancc " to-night for tho lasttiine.

Mr D. (!. "Macdonald this afternoon re ceived a telegram from the manager of the New I'linco Imperial mine, intimating that he has to-day banked HilOo/s. gold,

The Waotu natives are still at logger, heads on all points save one, and that is to throw oil'the " mana " of Tawhiao.

At Christehuroh yesterday a man named McMillan was arrested for stealing s'.uno goods from a man at Oamaru. Along with the goods ho took tho Oamaru man's wife.

Not only is Bishop Luck's logic defective, but his actions do not square with it. Ho cries "Bravo!" to the Irish National League, and wants it to got justice for Catholics, but he declines to givo them the use of a Catholic school-room to do the work

It is stated that tho Maori King wishes the railway survey of Mokau to be delayed until the peoplo are consulted at the next March meeting. Owako I'owder Mills, Otago, havo been blown up, but no one was injured,

Facts for "reformers."—ln England, 50 percent, of the produce of labour goes to the workman, i!l to capital, and 23 to Government. Tho proportions in Franco (tho home of the Commune) arc; 41 tq labour, .'it; to capital, and 'J3 to Govern ment; ; while in the United S^.i^os 72 per cent. goe.« to labour, 21) to capital, and only five to Government. ]toes anyono know the proportions in NW Zealand j

An enormous a.rolfto struck tho earth with terrific force at Quconstown. Otago, on Wednesday, causing a shock which was felt through the whole district. At Shippers, a portion of tho lorolite destroyed a stable and set a telephone bell ringing.

STABBING CASE.

A vovnc; man named Peter Harper was brought up at tho l'olico Court this morn ing, and charged with stabling Mrs Alice Rogers last night in a house in Custom- Housestreet. -Mrs Rogers state? that she was sitting in her house about ten o'clock1, whon prisoner entered by tho back door, having no boots on, so that she scarcely heard him. Ho came into her room with an open knife in his hand, and, with an oath, swore he would let her have it, and stabbed at her three times, striking her the last time on the shoulder and causing a wound. Mrs fvqgers kppps a lodging-hpuse, a,nd the at ack was witnessed by Mr and Mrs Bouzon and Benjamin Stevens. Constable Vfard was ii||nie|)i!itely ca.ll' d in, a.ild took Harper to tho station, ' Ifo toiind Iho knife upon liiin. No reason can be given fov tho rash act boyond tho fact that prisoner had been drinking, On tho application of Sergeant White the prisoner was remanded until Thui'sJay.

MINING NEWS.

TE AROHA.

(FROM,OUn OWN CORUERrOXBENT.) Wl'

Tk Aroha, this day. Wei.comk.—Cood stono wag broken yester day from near the point where the rich crushing was obtained.

Waioroxgomai.—The horse of mullock has pinchod out, leaving the reef fivo feet thick and shewing gold freely.

Tho "News" blames Messrs Firth and Clark for the management of the battery. The daily roturnof amalgam °f tlio soveral n.inps' crushing keen up well, On Saturday last tho result was 2U3.J0z.y., Monday 3 ISozs., Tuesday 3040z5., Wednesday 3820z5., Thun • day 3^7ozs., and Friday 'JuOozs. The de crease in yesterday's return is easily ai.d satisfactorily accounted for by the fact that the New Find stampers were hung up f( r. nino hours, and silver waj usp4 ill the IVemior's Imxps fqr- tlio iirii't tinit), This, of (Jdur.-'e, while it clocveasos tho return of plata amalgam will increaso tho amount to be taken fiom tho boxes at tho final cleaning up.

The following is the copy of i\ telegram received from tho Battery Manager, Te Aroha :—" Received instructions from Mr Gavin to put silver into the Premier boxes (;<); al.- o into Colonist boxes (2); silver in Premier boxes since Monday; silver in Co'o.i'st boxes since Thurpd^y. New Find gtoii\pprf) l)U|i(j ypstprclay" for !!J hours through want of djrt. Shaft iii mine choke?!, whjeh I think is all rjght again."

TIJAMI H, this day

The gold returns lodged during November give a total of 4,'2180z5. 10dwt-i. Further rotortings to-day give highly satisfactoiy results, in every case exceeding expecta tions.

Nkw Prixce Impkkiau—When the amalgam was collected this morning, 4,220«_Z8. were in hand, and this, on retoit ing, produced 1,0130z5. gold. The ton nage crushed has not yet been cilculated. Deep Level Crosh. — This Company crushed 375 loads general stuff and 2cwt. jjipked §tpnp fqr a r.gturn of gxactly 400ozs. Incited gold- THAifES Qolpkm Cuowk, —Clearing up this mousing realised 212qzs. lfidwts. melted gold. About 1(50 tons were crttsliec', equally divided between the leaders in the surface cutting and tho shaft leaders at ICO feet level.

George McCaslin, a carter, was to-day charged with ill-treating ahorseinPonsonby by boating it over the head with the butt end of the whip. Mr Dufaur appeared for the Society for t)ip Pvpvpiitlon Qf Cruelty to Animals, instructed by Air Hrassoy. Mrs Byers, qf Summer-street, Miss Jenkyn, and another lady, deposed that animal ■,•,«■■ badly usnij Iry (JefQ.nd&ufc Tlipmas A.shor, coiiUT t ptPV. foV M'hpm defendant -vyas work ing, 'considered tlijit there was so unneces: sticy v'isiuiico »«e«l on tlio part of McCaslin. 'flip Bpnch l;eld t|i(it heating a horse on the head was unjustifiable, find imposed 0 fine if 10s, costs, i' 3 IS*.

STRANOH ISBUBQBDINATIO.V.—Who has not experienced a sort of malady whon all tlio ftKMilf ica seem in rebellion, and labour Is absol utory impos3lblo I It is a condition of nerves and" atoimich and brain that can only be cured 1 y the use ot that irresistible remedy, Hop Hitters'. Rend.

THE TRIUMPH CATASTROPHE.

THE STEAMER REMAINS IN' A DANGEROUS POSITION.

Efforts Made to Float Her Not Yet

Successful.

(By Oik Si-nour, Rwortkh.)

Tin: intense excitement caused in town yesterday by the news of the serious mishap to the steamship Triumph made every item of information respecting the" vessel most eagerly sought after, and consequently, in order to supply the fullest possible account of the disaster, wo despatched a special re. porter to the sceno. His narrative, which

is appended, will no doubt prove of into rest :—

First Improssions,

Having, through the. courtesy of Captain (!rey, been offered n pnsango in tlio Co vornmont Htoanlor Stella, 1 left for tho scene, at I.HU p.m., and niter a pleasant trip ui-rived alongside of tlio Triumph a few minutes after 4 o'clock. The first thing which seemed to strike all on hoard of the Stella wan an intense feeling of wonder as to however the vessel got into such a position, and so far out of her course. At first sight .she appeared to be lying snugly under the hif{h cliff of Tiri t'iri, and although large and jagged pro iecting rocks showed out prominently on the port bow of the .steamer, flic was almost on an even keel, and it was really difficult to conceive that she was in a very critical position. The tide, however, was high at the time, the wind light, and water smooth, so that all circumstances so fur as concerned the immediate prospect of the vessel keeping ailoat were most favourable. y.uQii.Htej)J«iJ^.,on .board, jt_ was rose and fell very gently with the motion of the tide, but not sufficiently to raise any fears that she would break up on the rocks. These circumstances were noticed while on a rapid .survey of the position of the vessel, prior to having an interview with Captain Brothcrton, commander of the Triumph, who furnished me with particulars of the accident. Captain Brothcrton's Statement. He said that he did not care to enter into any explanation at (hat moment, because he considered such inadvisable, but other wise he would with pleasure give any par ticulars that might be desired. Then, in answer to questions asked, lie said (hat at i).lfi p.m. yesterday (Thursday), the pilot (Captain William Burgess) left the vessel between Rangitoto reef and Tiritiri. Cap tain Brotherton then took command, and remained on deck. He intended, he said, to steer a straight course for Cape Col ville. At 10.15 p,m,, while going eleven knots an hour, a terrible shock was felt, the vessel having stuck hard and fast on a low lying rock on the south-east end of Tiritiri. The rate at which the steamer was going caused her to shoot on to the rock until sho was aground from the bow to the fore mast. An effort was made to back her oil' by going astern, but this not being suecoss ful, orders were given to lighten tho vessel, and as a first step in this direction tho water ballast (about 300 tons) was pumped out of the forward compartment. An anchor was also run out astern, but still all exertions made to got her oil' the rooks proved fruitless. An examination of the forohold having been made, it was found to contain fully cloven feet of water, and tho crew were set about discharging cargo in tho fore part of the ship with tho view of lightening her, and were busily engaged in this manner throughout the night. Every quarter of an hour rockets were sent up in the hope of attracting attention and securing assistance from town, and guns were also fired periodically with the same object, but no response was made until about 10 o'clock next morning, when-the steamer Victoria, with Copts. Burgess and Nearing came clown. Aftereonsult(ng with tlioso gentlemen Captain Hrothcrton re cognised the fact that tlio only prospect of saying his ship was by taking all the cargo from, the fore pflyt of the vesspl and putting her considerably clown by tlio stern. Accordingly arrangements wore made to. this effect. Captain Biotherton did not givo any explanation as to tho reason why the vessel was out of her course further than already stated; so, after thanking him for tho particulars already furnished, 1 proceeded to make a tour of tho ship. A Glance Down tho Forchold at once showed that the damage sus tained was of a very serious charac ter. It was full of water upmost level with the 'tween decks, and cargo and broken packages were floating about. The cargo was mostly below water, and I was in formed it consisted principally of iron, although I saw perishable goods after wards hoisted out. Some idea of the force of the concussion can be gathered from the fact that one of the stnunehions was broken, and others bent and, buckled. The comb ings of the hatchway were burst, and in places tho 'tween decks had been forced up, so that all indications appeared to be in favour of the cone'.u, ion. that an immense rook had gone clean through thp vpssgl just; sutler tl\p fqip hatch way, and that i\\fi ship would have to be lightened vci-y considerably for wo.nl to ajfortl the slightest prospect of floating her off. Soveral nautical men who also inado a minute inspection of this part of tho vessel, were much impressed with tho critical position in which she was, ami the unanimous opinion arrived at was that unless lino weather continued tho prospects of saving hor were very poor.. ]\ strong noyth .easterly b'cezr, accompanied by a rough sen, was tho ouo thing dreaded, for should tho vossol once begin to work on tho rocks, she will oertainly not hold together long. The steamer beii g 11 mly fixed fcr 60ft. forward on the rocks, while the after part of the vessel was swaying to tho movement of a heavy swell, would, it can easily be under stood, soon cause a general breaking up ; ao that is the one thing dreaded above all others. Mr D. Gouk to tho Rescue. About v o'clock in the evening, tl\e steamer Macgreeor, in charge of, Cin.pta.in Johnson, put in an appearance, having on board Mr D. Gouk n.nd about fifty men and several shipwrights, who had boon engaged to assist in unloading tho vessel. Mr Gouk also brought down various appliances in the way of blocks, rope, canvas, oakum, timber, kc, all of which might be required ii>. hia efforts to float the ship, aiul having got his mon and gear p,i( boai'ii, things soon assumed a businesslike aspect, and the du.U monotony which reigned on the ship prior to their arrival soon changed to a scono of unusual activity. Tho work of discharging from the forchold was pushed on with greater effect than formerly, a.n<Y the result was that the {JOvifc Wtfs soovi covered with pripkwgos of various descrip tions, which wore either lowered into a fghter lying alongside or shifted aft, The scheme to be adopted for the floating of the vessel had not been decided upon during my visit, but it\yasanticipated that aftor the cargo was cleared out of the forc hold a tp.mpora.rv'de.ck would bo laid clown in order tp, so' lav "as" passible, l<ec>p tho water down in that ap.ai-tn.iont, after which tho pump OfiuUl bp set going. Tho vessel having six watertight compartments apart from tho forward portion whore the damage was confined, had, of course, suffi cient buoyancy to float, and as a minute inspection of each division showed that, excepting the fore-hold, all were dry, the position at least did not grow worse, al though a falling glass gave indication of coming bad weather, while the wind and sea got up considerably during tho after noon.

The Celosttala Have a Treat. Captain, officers, and crew ftppoarejj to, (ako things quietly, apparently accepting the inevitable; with; a. sVnvtt pf resignation, but the occasion, spewed to pyovido a raro treat fov the twenty Chinese firemen on board. These almond-eyed sons from tlio Flowery Laud, quite lost to all considera tion of their dangerous position, speedily dis covered thatthoy haddropped upon a capital fishing-ground, and all the fishing-lines available were speedily got over the side. Sport became exceedingly lively, and In a very short time numerous buckets were filled with schnapper and other fish, and the joy of the fishers seemed to be very groat. Every fresh capture va.s greeted with exuberant applause, the laughter and chaptering of thp Chinese bein. - something most ludicrous. These China men, I was in.forn.ied, are the quietest set of fellows ever found on board, a ship, and no one objected to. tlieji' obtaining a little enjoyment as well as profit. Wiilo con versing with one of the officers of the yes sel, I ditoovorcd a man clambeimj up the" almost perpendicular cliff about fifty yards distant, msd the ascent did not by any moans seem an easy one, and had 'to be accomplished by the aid of lUHfter-ctua piojecting rocks and very in.,i,cvfef.t steps. His appearance gnvQ v\m tp tha relating of an incident \\\ r-anuefjion'with'the accident. Shortly qfter the steamer struck, Q\ )30 on

board were greatly alarmed by the appear ance of a man on the clill' above, who shouted and gesticulated in a most exciting manner. " (Jot ashore, get ashore," he cried ; " got the boats out at once and come ashore." The lighthouse-keeper recognised tho very dangerous situation of the Bteamer, and judging by the speed at which she was going when she struck, ho evidently expected to see her go down every moment. Those on board, however, did not recognise the necessity of follow ing his advice, and remained on board waiting to see what would turn up. Having seen all that could be seen, I resolved to re turn to town, and the Stella having do parted, took passage in thes.s. Macgregor, arriving here shortly after nine o'clock, having concluded that the steamship Triumph is in a most critical position,_ and that unless operations are favoured with a good spoil of line weather, there is very little hope of saving the vessel. Statomont by Captain Koft'. Captain Rolf, of the cutter Bessy, makes the following statement. About seven o'clock on Friday morning, when to the northward of Tiritiri, I observed flash lights and rockets in the vicinity of tho island, from IU.MO until daybreak, the weather during that time being very nasty, with occasional showers of rain, accompa nied by thunder and lightning. Tiritiri light was, howevor, very distinct. 1 could hear several rockets, but could not see them, as the -weather was unfavourable. We pulled the vessel for three miles with sweeps, when a breeze took us close to a largo steamer, which proved to bo the Triumph. F pulled off in the dingy, went alongside, and boarded her. 1 asked the captain what he was going to do, but he would not speak. He handed me a letter for L. I).' Nathan and Co., but took it away again when he saw the steamer approaching. I went round the vessel, and saw that tliero was about 14 feet of water in the forohold. There was about (10 or 70 feet of tho vessel on the rock, which lies about i"j feet distant from the island. When we left, the ship's boat started also f T « Auckland, but was nicked up by tho steamer \ lclona aim uiougni/ uuui to mo Triumph. Tho Waltaki at the Wreck. The Kamo Coal Company's steamer Waitaki, when on her return from the excursion trip to Whangarei, visited the scene of the casualty. A Stah representa tive was on board the Waitaki, and sup plies an account of the incident. When oil' Kawau, the masts of .a steamer were ob served rising over the land near the light housoon Tiritiri, and it was hastily concluded that it was the Stella landing stores—the Waitaki having encountered the (Jovern ipent steamer leaving Whangarei harbour on Thursday morning. As a nearer viow was obtained, however, it was seen from the size of the steamer that it was not the Stella, and it further became apparent that she wa% making no progress, and that she was suspiciously close in shore. Glasses WCI'O brought into requisition, and the fact was elicited that the stranger was no other than the Triumph. Speculation was rife as to how she came to be in such a position, and why she stayed there, but nothing satisfactory was hit upon until a more daring individual suggested that she Mas stuck on the rocks. This idea, though laughed to scorn"at first, gained ground rapidly, and a nautical gentleman on board, though anxious to give "odds " on the question, found "no takers" willing to back tho opposite view. Captain Crawford, after a careful scrutiny of the position, decided that some accident must have happened, so ho had tho Waitaki put about and steered for the Triumph. Arrived within a short distance of the steamer, which was now seen to be stranded right under a towering cliff, a boat was lowered, and Mr Boiincr, first mate of the Waitaki, went on board. Being received by the Captain of the Triumph, and informed of the state of affairs, Air Bonner said he was instructed to oiler any assistance that might be required ; but the offer WO.B de clined, on account of arrangements for help having been previously made. The Wai taki thereupon resuiucd her interrupted journey. As seen from tho docks of tho latter steamer, the Triumph lay with a slight list to port, and with her stem rather higher than it should be, but other wise there woro no symptoms of damage being suffered. The busy operations for disposing of cargo, taking place amid such unwonted surroundings, showed plainly tho gravity of the situation. The decks of the Triumph were loaded with boxes, bales, and miscellaneous cargo, and all hands could be seen in a state of bustle and ex citement. Communication with the Triumph.. The s.s. Rose Casey towed down a bargo last evening, and other lighters were towed down today. The steamer Argvle left for the Triumph about 7..'i0 a.m. to-day, with Mr L. D; Nathan on board, and the Waitaki, Blanche, and other steamers slso made special trips, the Waitali, which left here at 2 p.m., having r, large ' number of excursionists. lUvlng Operations. In order that a correct estimate of the damage sustained by the Triumph may be formed, the services of a diver wore engaged, and he left for the scene by the steamer Blanche about two o'clock this afternoon. It is expected that tho diver would go down into the farohold this aftor nftQii, nil necessary amingeinonts having boon made to. .have tho examination made early, Efforts to Float tho Vessel. By return of the steamer Argyle frciva tho Triumph, we learned that an effort was made to ilo^the Triumph at high water till* morning, when tho steamer Rose Casey to.it her in tow. The Triumph moved sightly, L\\t the effort did not prove »ucccg3ful. Captain Nearine is, however, Qf opinion that, aided by two large etta ners, and with moro cargo discharged, tho Triumph may be towed off to-morrow morn ing', when It is intended to make another effort in that direction.

The Officers of tho Triumph and the

Immigrants,

Several facts which have transpired are not of a kind calculated to raise the officers of the Triumph in public estimation. It is the practice of the Immigration Depart-, ment to give gratuities to the o{ftce?s of a vessel carrying immigrants, as a reward for faithful discharge of difficult duties; bflt on this occasion it apPv»ira that though subordinates re ceived their pwqnisite it lias been with held from the captain, chief olKcer, and doctor. This course was resolved upon by Mr Elliott, Umkr-Set rotary for Immigra tion, and Mr Mays, the laoyl immigration oflicer, because of ccrtftfo complaints of im proper conduct taking pfeco during the v°Y»£v -Vho statements being apparently 60 WuH founded that it was deemed right to Ueohiio paying the money until further en, quiry took place,

THE OPERATIONS TO-DAY.

Unsuccosnfiil Attempt tijfaw tha Stoamqr Oif.

TIUITIKI, 1 p.Vft. I AJiniVKD hero by ilio Macgregw at elevon o'clock, haying becu dropped by that steam,cx. an bor way to Wbangarei, For this ourtcsy I have to thank Captain Mac gljjgor, Manager of the Northern Steamship Company, and Captain Johnston, master of the vessel. We made a smart run down, fie trip being accomplished under the two hours. Thereisnoclifforen&.Jnthepoaitionof the Triumph, but her stern is lower than when the Stel la came down yesterday. This is probably duo to tho fact that t,ho tido U lower, and that coal is being shifted aft Lighter.? arc alongside taking in cargo! while, the Argyle was here all tho morning, and goes to town at neon Men . arc busily engaged j,, st now Carrying tho coal aft, where it is beinrr Stowed with tho object of putting the steamer down by the stern. Tho wind is from tho northward, but there is really no sea yet Should tho breeze freshen, tiiore would be a good deal of back stuf, and tho position would bo a great deal more dangerous than it at present is. Attempt to Tow Her Off. ■ Tho first attempt to tow tho vessel off waa made this morning by the Hose Casey but it was not even successful j n mov jn7, tier. Captain Wearing, who is superintend ing operations, t( 1 sir.othat I.q believes thai tho slupwcH'dhavebcen taken ofl'if there had hjon nnre power available, tlie tide boiii" a splendid ono. Tho attompt v ill bo renewed to morrow morning, when it is intended to have both tho AYaitaki and GlencU- down As I have already said, the Hose Casey made the ellorfc this morning. At Irish tide there was IS feet of water abaft tho Wro-rigging, and she starts with the object of towing the Tnv.^pVs head oil' tbi rocks, but the b,fe «a<cl dyl not move it all. Tuspvovc, that the reefcs J either tkvough her bottom, or that she U jammed tard ana fast tot« jon twoto,. 01 the f. vlhvi- attempt to-movrov, the water, vi the compartment is being punned lo\v, and the W ork of «Jee»»fog & stern is proceeding.. C'aptam Keaviug says lie

hopes to have the ship in harbour to morrow, but this is, of course, merely a hope. There is not the slightest doubt that she is in a most dan gerous position, and while it is trusted that she may come oil' all right, there are equal probabilities that she will be a total wreck.

Tho Further Conversation with tho Captain. -His Explanation.

The erenm.-tances of the casualty having caused a great deal of surprise, and the statements previously made regarding it being so vague, I interviewed the captain with tbe object of getting a clean account of how the disaster really happened, I was courteously received, and my questions were all willingly, answered. The conver sation which took p!ace war as follows :—

Roeporter:—lt is said in town that'yon first struck Shearer Rock, and then subse quently went ashore at Tiritiri. I a ti lat so?

Captain : No. We ran straight aground atTiiitiri.

Reporter: Did you see Tiritiri light before yon struck?

Captain: Yes,

Reporter: 1 i 1 you knew it was Tiritui? Captain : Yen ; I did. Reporter: Then, why did you not keen away ? * Captain : Well, I had no idea that wo were so ebsc in. We saw the land, but it appeared to bo much further off than it really was. Reporter : Where did Pilot Burgess leave the vessel ? Captain: I cannot exactly say, but I believe if; was two miles past Rangitoto Reporter : Do you believe that the pilot gave you the correct course ? Captain : Yes, but I did not take the course from him. I beliove the course he * told me was K.E. h by North, but I did not steer his course. Reporter : How do you mean ? Captain : Well, I told him I would steer for the island (Tiritiri), and he replied " Well, give it a berth." ' Reporter: Then what wag your course? Captain : 1 did not take any particular r .0,..,-o r,u,n lira (Mot,, but I stood fortho island, thinking to make a diroct eoursft from there to Cape Colvillo, but, unfortii nattly, I came too close to tlio island Reporter: Well, when the ship struck I suppose she went straight up on the roe'k and did not bump more than onco. Captain : Yes. Reporter: Woro you shorthanded when you left port ? .

Captain; Yes, but not very much Wo shipped several hands in Auckland. The orcw numbers 4-1 all told.

Reporter : Was there any officer on the look-out forward J

Captain: No, but there was a sailor on the look-out.

Reporter : Did he give any warning' Captain : No, he did not give any warn' ing, until wo were right on top or it Roporter : Well, when ho did givo the alarm, how far woro you really from the land?

Captain :We were close up to it. Ido not suppose we were more than 100 or 150 yards from it.

Reporter: Did you see the land yourself at that time ? ■

Captain : I saw it at the same time as he - did.

Reporter: What did you do then ? Captain : Well, I simply gave the 6nie f full speed astern," and then put the helni hard aport.

Reporter : Did^ho strike very heavily! Captain : Yes, she struck very heavily" Reporter: Did that change her ooiJga outwards?

Captain ; No, she slewed in aud struck Reporter: What time did she strike! ' Captain :At 10.15 p.m. Reporter : What did you do when you found she would not move ?

Captain : AYe tried to get her off with the engines, of course. The water -was falling when we ran aground. We got the anchor out astern, and tried to kedge off, Reporter ; Did anyone go ashore ? Captain : No one left tho vessel. ' - - Reporter : I>id you make an examination at that time to sco if there was a»y water in tho forehold ?

Captain : Yes, to be suv^ Reporter : How much water had she in! Captain : About five feet.

Reporter : At that time, |do yon think there wevo any rocks showing tlirough the bottom?

Captain : There woro no rocks ; at' least we could not see any, Reporter : la it true that the cargo was forced upwards by the concussion through tho tare-.hatch? Captain : No, it is not true. Reporter: What was done through tius night? "

Captain : I kept the engines going astern all night, and at daybreak |[ ian a kedge on1; with tlu object of kedging her off, but she did not move at all. .

Reporter: What speed were you goineat m h ;ii she sti uck ?

Captain : Nine or ten knots. Re] ortcr; Was it a clear starlight night when you struck ? " .

Captain : Yes, fairly clear. R iporter: By whom is tlio vessel owned? Captains By Melntyre Brcthern, New castle and London. She has been in the Atlantic and China Trade, and this is my second trip in i, er; the other being to China. "

Reporter: Is the vessel insured ? Captain : Yes; to the mutual, Lloyd's, and other companies ; but I do not know to what av^aunt.

Baporteil; Was the msn o.i the look-out sober ?

Captain : Well. I wouldn't like to say. I duin t soo him. I daresay some of the crew would have been pretty jolly coming down.

The Attempt To-morrow.

The steamers Waitaki, Glejxefe loan, and Argyle go down to-morrow morning to make an attempt to tew tho Triumph off.

Survey by Cai^u Clayton.

Captain Clayton made a survey tb& morning, and, \n his report ;'eco»mends the course being pursued by Captain Nearing to ge^th,© vessel off.

"PIRATES OF PENZANCE."

Staxijsv and Dahbyshto^ Jttvcnile Opera Btune Company "rt«yo(\ tha "Pirates of Pcnzince"att\i.cai>«r« HoußoagainlasteTening a largo <i.««ienoe, and appeared to afibrf rm\pl. nwwacment. A very noticeable feature i« this performance is tho suporh nrnslo. Two, leading' members of tie Auttfan ■ nnll d <s ?v cvpy places tr * the orchestw,: nna bulliyans nmsia \va3 nover rendered in Auckland with preatw spirit and oftect. The children are ox;cc«dingly clever, possess good y£ ic%%' a'«* o «av0 been admirably Maei\ by JUvw*s Stanley and WarbyaWre. The ilycsswi and sconory are now and brilliant, and 'i« (i Si\? to l'crformanco is thwxnighly artistic. I he1 Pirates" will be produced to-uight for tto last tune, and should, attract a cwyded b.o«se.

SPORTING NEWS.

Tho Takapuaa Jockey Club Spring

Meeting.

T«k Spring Meeting of this enterprising Httlo Racing Club is taking place this after nooaunder favourable circumstances. Th» grand stand is graced by the presence of tt few ladies, and speculation in gloves and coin is the weakness of tho hour. We »p- j pond, briefly, tho results of such races-as ■ had eventuated up till tlie hour of going to - press :— Spuing Handicap of JOsavs^ Ssovs-fromßtakw j to second horse. Distance, G furlong*. ■ Mr Kobertson's h f Mitrailleuse (Suther land) ... r , Mr J, Balmain's b c Snider (Byers) ... 2. ;My W. Potter's b g Paramena (Ellis) ... S Mitrailleuse was favourite. Agoodriflrt , was effected. Mitrailleuse led neck and neck with Snider until the turn from lit straight, when Mitrailleuse vent ahead and was never collared. He won easily, hard' held. Paramena an indifferent third. Totalisator, 517 subscribers, 228 on winner; dividend, £1,

HjViiv'CAP HunniiK Race of 60«evsJl hesceonl liqi-de to receive lOsovs. Iwm tlie tfcikcs. One mile and a-half.

Chandler (Rae) s ' Harkaway 2 Lono Band (Williams) ... ... •■■ 3 Chandler was backed at C to 4, and thff result justified public confidence. He won' a capital i- ac o by a length or two from Harkaway. Lone Hand ran inside the post and rotirod. There were 711 in the tdtaliM tor, 34G on tho winner; dividend, 18s.

faT.. Andrkw's Handicap of Tosove.. wit*,* swoopstakeslof isov. to second horse. W** tancc, 1} miles.

Yubaßill 1 Woodpockor % KeniUvcurtit 3 Mitrailleuse and A.B. were gc^atcMr A grand race.

A swimming-a :hool in Frankfort-on-*?** Maine announced in English—"Swim^. instructions given by a teacher ofbotn Tho Roy. $. Bradley, l?ett«r known « Cutlibert Bedc, author of '^Yerfßot Green, has been presented to the vicarage of l*n * ton, Lincolnshire, worth £700 a year, >

THE AFC^JAND EVENING STAR, SAT [ID AY DECEMBER 1, 1883



Special Adrertlscincuts. ■nritKliK shall i vvitNisu Mr ' HOUSE FROM 1 THE CHEAPEST ALL ROUND HOUSE TO FURNISH FROM IS THE CITY HALL ARCADE— GARLICK & CRANWELL II! HKDDKO A »g to cK & CRANWEIJji BmMWSI ucMvvV. °ARPKTaAfi?L tIcK & CRANWELL. GARLICK & CRANWELL, House furnishers. GARI.ICK & CRANWELL. Upholsterers. GARLICK & CRANWELL, Manufacturers ok all kinds of fuhnituhk. cne \v tapiistuy & drdsski. carpets. Cheap Oilcloths & Linoleum. Cheap & Bbautikui. Ckktonnks. CIIKAP BIANKKTS & CUBTAINB. OARLICK & CRANWELL, House kurnishkrs City Halt. Aiuude. QUJ!KN-SrREBT, AUCIiLAND. ■ DOltT CHALMERS "yUARRV CO. Awarded Certincate of Merit and Bronze Medal at the Sydney International Exhibition. I^7D» The Proprietors of the abovo Company havo much pleusuro in intimating to Architects, Builders, and others thnt thoy are now pre pared to supply and deliver the celebrated PORT CHALMERS STONE atony place in the colony approached by rail way or steamer, at such prices as must be satis factory to customers. . , , For the information of those unacquainted •with the naturo of tho Stone,_ we append the following Report by W. N. Blair, Esq Member Inst. C.E., Engineer In charge of Middle Island, N«w Zealand, viz.:— , "The Port Chalmers Stono is a true breccia, of a bluißh grey colour and uniform texture. It is hard and tough, but dresacs easily with the piok and fine axe. Therein very little diltcrencc In cost between it and the hard English sand stones when worked in this way. -The supply of tho Port Chalmers Stone is ■practically inoxhaustiblo, and the size of blocks obtainable is only limited by the means ot trans ,*°"-lii "addition to ordinary rubble, the Port Chalmers Stono it admirably suited for streel kerbing. basements of buildings, steps, and massive masonry generally, Indeed, I dp not know'any Btone in the Color.? equal to it for bclioved to bo impo?j,?hablo; there is no appearan o of weathering o# t«o outcroD of the rock, and the oldest buildings ore as fresh as when erected; even tho colour is W^ Tho Qua?l'i'es proposed to ho worked by the • Port Chalmbiis Building and Paviso Stone Company ' arc in Hie most accessible position nossiblo for convenient and cheap working, and they have both railway and water carnaga al The Sforc"oing Report shows that the Stone (although so durable) is very easily jyorked , quality seldom found together in biueatone. Ai a rule, the expense of dressing the hard kinds of building atones ot Now Zoalaud rep dors their use prohibitory, except tor very .costly oij'eet of the Company is to supply their Stone throughout the Colony £t pricos much be low those charged for that locally obtained elsewhere. Tho extent and accessibility of the Quarries, and simplicity of production, enablo us to adopt thiß course. Tho Proprietors desire to draw tho attention of f ornorutlons to tho suitability of tho Stone for Street Kerbing.it being sufficiently hard to withstand wear, while it never becomes gjassy and. danlforoua liko basaltic kinds. 7'ho Svdnoy Exhibition Commissioner, in awarding honours for the Company's Stone, mode special mention of'itsT adaptability for this purpose, nocently tho Company's offer,to supply the Stono lor the Lyttciwn Gravng Dock was acaepted, their Stono beh.g both the best and the cheapest of Any offered, bamplcs on view. Purticulora and PHco Lists on application to NATHAN MARKER, Solo Agent. Oakland District. Ofllcc: P5. Quecn-atreet Household Coke. piOKE. COKE. COKE. THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD.* Invite Orders for GAS COKE. Dcllvcrod within 1 mile of tho Works, for Cash; longer <listancca proportionate rates :— Sample Sack of three bushels .. Is Cd Five cks (or quarter ton) .. .. Bs Sd Ten acts (or half-ton) ~ .. Us Cd Twenty Sacks (or ono ton) .. ~ !?3 8d c Oompany'B CORK to mndo from tho best GroymonUiCoals; is suiwior to that made frmn Ncwawtlo coals, being ttflc from stone and"linker in * remarkable degras { g/yes a RELIABLE FIRE, , CLEARER & HOTTER THAN COAL, LIGHTS READILY, and .MAKES NO SMOKE. £!OOD FIRE IN 10 MINUTES. OFFICE :FOh.T-STREET. COKE. COKE. COKE' fi OK E. COKE. COKE. Having pr.rshased tho wholo of Gas Com pany's Coke in Dcvonport, wo are prepared to Se»vcrat3osper urn. „ & R pUDEIL Messrs J. A. Tolk and C. W. CAVF.(Iate .? t™^"<>'n4,Cavo' Wellington) hare entered «^? •JJ»*«»'Wf"M» as Barristers and Solicitors I We adviso you to Inspect our laree atoeit I of carpets—tapestry from 2b >d, aTufbruasoi. ■ from ia SA. Immense variety ot tumituro' tor ■to oil kinds of rooms ready for delivery at low ■ i. prices.—Garllck and Cranwoll, furnishing waro



Special Advertisements. TPkR. HAINBS begs to inform his Patients that ho will Romovc on Monday, DoccmborSrd, to PRINCES - STIJEKT (third liouso above Northern Club). Hours of Consultation, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Mr Sharlanrt's, Shortland atreet; and from ; p.m. to 8 p.m. ut private Residence. 15S & 100 ! PLEASE CALL Qncen-s 158 & KM PLEASE CALL Qiieen-st 158 & IGO PLEASE CALL Queen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & ICO AND INSPECT Qucen-st 158 & ICO AND INSPECT (Jiieen-st 158 & 130 AND INSPECT Ouoon-st 158 & 160 Ouecn-st 158 & 1(10 GRAND DISPLAY Queenst 158 & ICO GRAND DISPLAY Qucen-st 158 & lt!0 GRAND DISPLAY Qiieenst 158 & ICO Queon-st 158 & ifiO KKW GOODS Queon-st 158 & ICO NKW GOODS Quocn-st lAS & 160 NKW'GOODS (Jucou-Bt 158 & ISO Queon-8t 158 & 160 JUST OPENED. Queon-st 158 & KM JUST OI'KXKI). Qtieon-st 155 & ICO JU.STOPKNKD. Queen-st 158 & IfiO Queen-st 158 & lliO Qiieonst 158 & 100 Uueen-st 158 & KiO Cl CASES Qucen-st 158 & 10) • ftl CASKS Queenst 15S & 100 01 I! ASKS Queon-st 153 & 100 Queenst 108 & 100 NKW CLOTHING Qiiuon-st 158 & 100 NEW CLOTHING QUMJK-lt 158 & IGO NKW CLOTHING Qlieen-st 158 & 160 Uneon-gt If>3 & ICO HATS & HOSIERY. Quoen-st 158 & 160 HATS & HOSIERY. Queen-st 158 & ICO HATS & HOSIERY. Queen-st 158 fc ICO • Queen-st 158 & 100 Queen-at 158 Sc ICO Qucen-st 15S & ICO Queenst 153 & 100 Queon-st 158 & 100 THE NEW ZEALAND Qucen-st 158 & 100 Queen-st 158 & ICO CLOTHING FACTORY, Queen-st 158 & 1 GO Queen-st 158 & ICO QUEKNSTUKKT, QUCCH-St 158 & 160 Queenst 168 & ICO Auckland. Qucen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 15S & ICO Queen-st 158 & IGO .T. FITZSIMON3. Queen-st 158 & 100 Qucen-st 158 & 160 Branch Manager. Queen-st Just Open c v , EX S.S. TRIUMPH, ONE CASE OP NEW SUMMER COSTUMES. NEW SUMMER COSTUMES. REALLY CHOICE GOODS. AVi LLI A M JX> ATTR AY, DRAPER, CLOTHIER, AND SILK MERCER, 178, 180, AND 182, QUEEN-STREET (four doors below the New Savings Bank), AUCKLAND. npHORNTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE: "Crown" Flour, in sacks, lOO'a and 50's "Champion" do. do. do. "Cantab" do. do. do. Sharps Bran Wheat * UCKLAND GAS COMPANY J\. (LIMITED), ESTABLISHED 1802. PURVEYORS OF LIGHT, HEAT, AND POWER. The Company sell and erect gos-fittlnga, in cluding gas apparatus and gas-power engines. Stock includes Otto Gas Engines.—Office and Show-rooms; Fort-street T> ETIBING FROM BUSINESS ! SELLING OFFI SELLING OFF! selling off i John Ij ec k. RETIRING FROM BUBINKS.S. RETIRING FROM HUSINESH, ItETIRINO FROM BUSINESS. HIS WELL-ASSORTED STOCK SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM UUBINE&S, mmaurct from business. PREiMISES LET. SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF I STOCK MUST BE CLEARED. ALL ACCOUNTS not paid before 31st OCTOBER will be handed to his Solici tor for recovery. ONE MONTH AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. Ex S.B. BRITISH QUEEN. Wo have just opened up, by above Direct Steamer, 9, Very Choice Assortment of SEASONABLE NOyELTjtES, Including— TRIMMED BONNETS TRIMMED HATS UNTRIMMED BONNETS AND HATS FEATHEBB, FLOWERS HEAD-DBESSES OLD LADIES' DRESS CAPS WIDOWS' CAPS RIBBONS RBAL AND IMITATION LACES COLLARETTES MANTLES Ah<J # variety of other Novelties. Dressmaking as now in charge of MISS ,TAGKSQN, ]Vt ILNE & ChOYCE, auckland. Continuation of cheap drapery & clothing sale. H. ATKINS Eflgß to thank his numerous Patrons for tho wonderful succoss of his CHEAP MtAPERY AND CLOTHING " BALB, And also to announce that he has t;.cc,:/Y(«l in securing from the Now Purchasers a Lease of his present premises. H. ATKINS Begs also tp s(vy $}%p as tho Whole st,qc# JJas been EE-MARKED IN RED, Ho will continue his Ssle U>v v, Fcjy Weeks Longer, and thfl Whole afank will sill! be offered . AT HEAVY REDUCTIONS Off the usual price. ALL NEW COODS WILL BE SOLD For a shori Jtoo at about WHOLESALE PRICE. JOB STOCKS IN DEESg MATERIALS, JOB STOCK OF ANY DESCRIPTION AT ANY PRICE, I CHEAP MNEB ARE CONSTANTLY BEI I BOUGHT, AND ARE ALL HAliKEti I ( AT VKRS; LOW PRICES. -. h. iiiiKg, » DRAPER. CMrTBTOK.



Special Advertisements. R^ \v I L~H I N S, , OCULIST AND AURIST TO CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL (several yoara at Royal Eye Jlosiiital, Moorllelds, Lon don), arrived in Auckland on November '28. and will remain about ono month, to treat Eye, Ear, and Throat Diseases. Dr. Wilkins also adjusts the Sight for Aceumts Glasses nnil Spectacles. CONSur.TiKG-HOOMS: —Mr Graves Aii'.kin's Pharmacy, Queen-street. Hours:—o to 12 a,m,, and 2 to fl p.m. TCIDWARD LEWIS IN LIQUIDATION. THE WHOLE OK THE STOCK OF CHINA, GLASS, and EARTHENWARE/ WILL BE OFFERED FOR PRIVATE J SALE, AT ONE-HALF ORIGINAL / PRICK, / N O T I C E. To facilitate tlie Closing of thfi Hnsinoss hitherto carried on in my name t Customs ..U-eft. I h:ive t"rnTrsfeTnnt"Snr'L'rAN, stock ami Hook Debts to Mr It. K. Davis, of Foi'-street, Accountant, ™i, 0 w m it ea lise the Stock, Piiy All Claims, and Collect an '~„„„„,„ (UIC EDWARD LI'JM ~ Auckland, November 1,1883. SALE COMMENCES FRID AY, NO\'E M, BE R HOtk, BUSINESS HOURS, !) A.M. to G P.M. TERMS CASH. CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. Hoots and Shoes. T> 0 0 T S. B 0 0 T S. 800 T S. H. SAWKINS'S GREAT I GREAT SALE OF BOOTS. I SALE OF HOOTS. TEN THOUSAND 110,000 pTEN THOUSAND PAIRS |lo,ooo| PAULS MUST lIX SOt.l) !! RE G A RIILKSS OF COST '.! For One Month. — Fob Cash Oxi.v. H. SAWKINS, 'RED BOOT" WAREHOUSE, "red hoot" warehouse, Victoria-street, Auckland. . December Ist. 18S3. Direct Supply Store. IVTEW GOODS ! NEW GOODS ! JLI 1!! NEW !!! COODS I!! -BEAUTIFUL^. : 11 E A P THE "DIRECT SUPPLY" STORE. We have great pleasure in announcing that we have just opened up. ox Zealand ia and Ijiira, 51 crates and caaes, being The Finest Assortment op Goons Ever OPFEHED IX AUCKLAND. As these goods havo been nil selected by Mr Hanchakd in tho English and Continental markets, we feel conlldent that for Variety, Cheapness, and Taste they aro unequalled. We havo some beautiful goods in MAJOLICA WARE, comprising Flowerpots. Jardinieres, Vases, Begonia Plutes, Tea Seta, Jugs, &c, A choice variety of FLOWER STAN DS. Tho Gilded and Painted Flowor Stand at 3s is a marvel. In GLASSWARE we have somo nice goods, including Engraved Wines, Clarets, Cham pagnes, Decanters, Claret Jugs, Water Ji:gs,&c. Some beautiful subjects in TERRA COTTA Ware. CHINA FIGURES — An immense variety, wel} worthy pi" inspection. GLASS and CHINA VASES-A magnificent selection. ALBUMS-very cheap. In WRITING DESKS and WORK BOXES we can now show a very large assortment, and all splendid value. We have several new designs In MOUS TACHK;CUPS & SAUCERS—quite out of the common lun of patterns. Also, Funcy Candlesticks, Clocks, Brooches Sets, Inkstands, I'liGto, Frames, Handkerchief and Glove Boxes, Ladies' Bogs and Baskets, Purses, Pocket Books, &c, &c. We would also remind customers that whilo Srocuring such a variety of FANCY GOODS le USEFUL has not iseen neolecthd. On the contrary, we liavc now a Larger Stock than ever. It is iinpossiblo tfl enumerate all the Handy Time-saving, and Use^ui, House hold Requisitks 'fhijtt wo havo oponed, hut wquld shortly say that \vo lwj.l'o nfiti'ly everything iii that line Which can possibly 1)8 required, and would draw special attention to tho foot that t)io Low Prices of the articles bring them within the reach of all HANCHARD AND CR AN WELL, 219, QUEKV-BTP.KKT Medical. mOOTHACHE CURE — Instantaneous X ReIief—ODONTALGIC—Is per bottlo.— F. C. SHARLAND (opposite Pout-omen). b'Oli WliSTlUi VUUGHH and ISroncMal Irritation. TRY AICKIN'S SYRUP OF EUCALYPTUS with Hypophosphite of Lime and Quinine. For Incipient Consumption and Chronic Chcßt AiFections, " Aickin's Syrup of Eucalyptus, with Hypophosphito of lime and Quinine, is most certainly alterative and curative. Try it for Bronchitis and Astiima. Address:— THE FHARMACY- Queen-street. X> OSELINE fob tub If AJR-,—This ole XV gant preparation completely eciipaps every article of a similar kind now boiord tho public—Price, lsCd a bottle.—Sharland. Apothecaries' Hall. WO R M S, All children suffer from thorn. If suspected, ask for tho Certain 3ure, BJIARLAND'S WORM POWDERS, ipackot 4-PQthccaries' Hall, opposito Post-ofHce lIVER RSQJJLA'PINI}. A JCKIN'S PODOIIPHYLLIN PILLS, J\. Na A, are how known from Invoroarglll to Mongomii as ono of tho most effective rome dics for "SLUGGISH LIVER,". Torpid Dl^a tivo Function, Billiousness, Chronic Constipa tion, Flatulency, &c. They are a safe aperient, AWO OONTAIk NO MINERAL .WHATEVER. Sold in Boxes at Is, and Bottles at Is (id and 2s MW«FHM- PHARMACY Qt!i?KN-STHKI'.'l'. ' T> ATS! RATS! "RA*TSI—Uje XV BHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTS RaU oat it groodily, ftnd dio; no sjncjl. Price, One Shilling » Bottle, F. C. SHARLAND. opposite Post-pfflpfl. FTIHE Best Preparation extant for promot- X ing Hair Growth is Dr. Erasmus Wilson's LOTION FOR THE HAIR. It is prepared from the original formula of this eminent authority by Charles Butcher, Pharmaceu tical Chemist (Victoria and. Now Zealand), junction of Pitt and Grey-Btreota. Auckland. SEGRETTIS INSECT POWDER.—The host and most reliable In the market In perforated canisters. Price. Is od. —F. C. SHARLAND, Apothccarios' Hall, TTVR. ARNOLD'S PENNYROYAL JLJ AND STEELIPILLS.—The most popular aediciritf qf the day. Price, 2s Bd a box.—Colo- Dial Agent, F. C, iifjARLAND, opposite the Po&t ofllce.' FLESH FORMING FOOP /pp Wmft. AICKIN'S FOOD FOR INFANTg fe prepared locally from maltpd cproala, ap cording to tho recipe of Baron Lcibfg. ni» an APPIIOVED SUBSTITUTE for MOTHER'S MILK; KATIENING, NOURIBIIINa, and INVIQORATIHQ. Sold in Canisters at Is (Id. AT TH,E PHARMACY, Queen-street, The Character of theKm>u(ivNTSOl'' 1881 is far above mediocrity and tho general rifnof those who have hitherto sought a refuge in this, *he homo of liberty and peace. >fot the scums Otilv} population of the old world, but welMo-dG loi'iiiers. hit& artisans, and labourers. Let them come! V o euri give U)om fi°°a foo(1 an(l drink, not stimulants that mattflui;, but pn-lcs that ln vjgorate like Udoi.pho WQWO' Spj/JEtoM JJLitOM^Trp SCHNAI'PS. ' ' ' ■■•"■■' A ,saJe of work ?n iilA /jf rtie Church BuilrfinK fund, St- Mwy's parish, Parp&lJ, will be held at tha p/jfsonage on Tuesday aftei'iioon next at 3 p.m., fr«*th?r p^eniijt ting. No ciidrgs js made for admiss^off, It will be noticed from owr shipping ad rertiHemonia thnt t'lo ?-s- J0 "j" W9VO "t 10 o'«lock to-moiTow fop thn scene of the wresk of fclie as, Triumph. This opportunity should suit Lambcm wtio inigl»t b« itofrpiw of SwWff'J 11. 8 ra-faii4 Mmmor ns s)j 0 a t present'Ue§H T-in tilj. Before buying elsewhere, call and see the . K6W llitchincs at D. S. Chamber's, 7f, Queen-st,