SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

, 2_7""- „ (This Evening. 3.10 / HiuU WATER \To-niorrow Morning, ~.->i

ARRIVALS.

Nerval, achooncr^dwards .from Russell er^NoWroKi--rmr

DEPARTURES.

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Inwards COASTWisK.-Norval, from Russell, with 80 tons coal. « ,-„.,_-« Coabtwi-R.—Totara, for \\ nlpu, Opffi tor CorSnardel; Progress, for Whanga poua. The a a. Gienelg left for Tauranga at 5 p.m, on SaT-rd.y. She will. c. urn early to-morrow The B.s. Rowena nrrived from Mercury Bay yeawvdoy morning. The Now Zealand Shipping Company s new StefiScr Ru-pelm made 15 knots on the trial trip- At Nelson on Saturday an ollicial enquiry was nnmniSnd His certificate was s.spondcd for ?ur. ramnn'tha and he was ordered to pay costs STnSy The certificates of chief officer Vickc?m-_; and the chief engineer (Laird) were returned to them.

ARRIVAL OF THE MANAPOURI.

the as. Manapouri arrived from Melbourne via the South, at 9.30 a.m. She left Melbourne ''4th Port Chalmers, 6 p.m on the 2bth , Lyttel r„„ fiSlTim next duy; Wellington, 0.30 p.m. oTthefat^rNaplornoon on the 29th; Gisborne, _t 9a ni yesterday, arriving ns abovo. Paasen __r- from Sciurne for Auckland:- Miss W^ah Mr T Thompson, Mrs A. Toabrook, Mr Cat. Miaa Catto, Miss Simpson, Mr H. Brown, Mr H J DcLany. From the Coast:-Mr Robin, Mr Blanchnowe', Mr and Mrs W. Dean-Silt -frond Mr. Goo. Withers child and nurso, Mr ShamMisa Alport Mrs A on, Master w_v Mips Wuy. Mr and MI'S .nowion, Mr a\id Phtllips, Mr Walker. Miss C. Shields, -to Slram. Mr and Mrs Uenwiek, Mr G. S. Graham. Mr Hemn.y, Misses Dawson (2 Mi.s Ruborteon, Mr Benjamin. Mies Mawatt. Mr Walker Miss Walker. Mrs J. C. Campbell, Mr J -cults Mr Somerville, Mrs McCoy, Mr and Mrs 1 McGlaahan, Mr and Mrs' M>"W nd. 4 children Mr Banner. Mr K. \Yood, Mr A. Wataon Mrs Niven. Mr J. Southern, Mr F. T.xkson, Mr Galbraith, Mr Purring Mr Hoare, 1-rTC Nurse, Miss L. Nurse, Miaa AH. Nurse, Master F Nurao, Mrs E. Ballard. Mrs Webb, Mrs Edwards. Mr W. A. Knight Mrsi Brassey and 3 children, Miss Greene, and 30 in the steerage. i

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Takanunn. s.s., Jones, from the South. Pns- JS? Misses Hamilton Donahor, and Br -mm, Messrs Pudan, Danahor, Turna, Francis Reichardt, Firth. Lew. Hoy, Master Brltham. and 8 in the steerage. Wana_a, s.s., Neville, from the South Pas -enK-rs- Misses Russon. Hodgson, Wildman, Putt, McEvrcn. Messrs Canning. «° .l^on, Wood, Puth, Shaw (2). Truckly, McLean, Walnnouso, Jackson, Iloyno, Weston, A eale, G_m.ur, McEwen, SolVern, Christy, Carson, Telly, and 8 steorago.

DEPARTURES.

Tc-caminn s.b., Jones, for the South. Pas _en_SsT-l» Jones, Messrs McKellar Stead, Edwarfs, Hanna, Davis. West. Marks, Mc- Tinnnell Lee Gillies, Manklyn, Lerois, Arthur, mSS..!>ord, Hillhouse. Crawford, and 17 in th. steerage.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

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Kaipara Hbads, this day.-Wiiulbound: Waitemata, Robin Hcd. Maria Virginia To.caCam.lle. Ma-abac thisday.-Loading: Italy. PORT ALBEnT, this dny.-Louding: Darcy Pratt. _^

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Lytt_i.ton', yestorday.-Sailed: Wanganui, ship, for London. nrrMEDiN. yesterday.—Arrived.: Trovelyan ship" from Glasgow, Thurso, barque, fr.m Mauritius. Waitaba, this day. -Arrived: Hannah Mokau, from Onehunga, 7.20 a.m. Whanoabki. this day .-Sailed: Jfacgregor and Waltaki, for Auckland, 0.30 a.m. DUNEDIN, this day.-Sailed, at daybreak on have°lande7all well* Two adults and four children diod during tho voyage.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under :—

This Day. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Manapouri, at 4 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Whangarou, and Mongonui, and Vavau, from Wangaroa, per lona, at 7 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Wimaka, at 7 p.m. ~_ For Whangarei Heads, Paruu, Waipu, Whan garei, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Macgregor, at 7 p.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, Matakana, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 7 p.m. For Waterford, Tauranga, unci Thames, per Rotoniahana, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, 2nd inst. For-Waitara, etc., per Argyle, at 1 p.m. For Whittangl and Upper Mill, per Rowena, at 8 p.m. , , For Australian Colonies and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindisi or Naples, for'letters, Sec specially so prepaid and addressed, per liltigaroomn, nt 4 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 4.30 p.m. Tuesday, Btli January. Per City of Sydney, as follows— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, aud British and Foreign West Indies, at 10 a.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For monoy orders, the provions evening at 4 o'trfock. For registered letters and newspapera, at 10 a.m. . , , Lute lotters. bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to tho postage, will be received by tiro Mail Agent on board tho steamer up to the liniw of aailhig. This mail WW be due in Loudon on Sat urday, Feb. lti, SSI.

Note.—New Year's Day being a Poat-oilloc holiday, all mail* for despatch ou (hat day will be closed the previous evening at 7. The De livery Department will be opon for delivery of letters from 7 till 8 p.m. on Monday. 3 st iiibt A money order and savings bank otllce will bo opened at Paparoa on Ist January, 1881. Note.—The s.s. Stella will leave the Bluff for Dusky and Mllford Sounds, Martin's, Jackson's, and Bruce Bays, and Parenga River, on Mon day, January 7. •

S. R. BISS, Chief Postmostor. Chief Post-ofllco. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Drcbmiikr 31. iB?3.

Theatre Royal—Wm, Edwards, Australian Champion Walker.

Drill-shed — St. Benedict's Bazaar, 7 till 10 p.m.

Avondale-N.0.0.F, Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m. Abbott's Opera Houso-Shakespore's "Twelfth Night," 8 p.m.

H.A.C.B. Society — Ordinary and Special Meetings, 7.30 p.m. V.M.C.A. —Lecturo by J. Coutts on "The Acid Cure," 8 p.m.

Birth.

WADDHLL.-On tho 31st inst., at her residence, Otahuhu, the wife of Mr Thomas Waddell of a son.

Marriages.

CUR.NOW-WATSON.-On Nov. 20th. Mar wood Robert Cumow to I'hcobe Watson. Both of Auckland. COOPER—CRAIG.—On the 11th December, at St. Sepulchre's Churoh, by tlio Venerable Arohde-con Dudley, Charles Cooper, of Upper Ouecn-streot, to Kate, second daughter of Kric Craig, ot Princes-street, Auckland.

Deaths.

HAYR.—On December 30, at her residence, Kpsom, Leatitia, the beloved wife of Henry Hayr, aged 82. HAY.—On December SO, at his t .sldonco Jlont pelior Nursery, Hobson. Bay, David Hay, agod 68 years. The funeral will leave his late residenco tor St. Stephen's Cemotory, on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Friends will please accept this invitation. SPICKMAN.—On Docomhor 30,1888, at Edin burgh-street, Eliza A Splekman, the doarly bolovcd daughter of William and N. Spick man; aged 11 woeks. Safe In the arms of Jesus. WATT.—On December 31. Nt his late residence, Colllngwood-strcet, Tudor Aloxander Watt; aged 19 years. The funorul will leavo his late residence to-morrow (Tuesday), at haltpast 3 o'clock. Friends arc respectfully invited to attend.

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

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1883.

For tho cause that lacks assistance, , For tho wrong that needs resistance, For the future in tho distance, And tho good that we can do.

- The year 1883 which closes to-day, has, on tho wholo, been a year of peaco for tho world. The Egyptian war had closed with" the victory of Tol-el-Kebir, beforo the end of 1882, and England has had no other foreign trouble upon her hands, The great continental armies have been idle in their barracks, France alone displaying any aggresive spirit, and herforeigncampaignsin Madagascar and Tonquin, though attended • with perils of international complications, kave not yet assumed a magnitude that would class them with great wars, although there is no telling what may be the conse ?uences if tho present policy is pursued. f 1883 will not gain immortality from its records of those struggles for national life or aggrandisement which fill so many pages of history, it will at least bo remembered for terrific convulsions of nature. The earthquakes at Isohia, in tho Straits of Sunda, nnd in Asia Minor have few parallels for dostructive ness. In tlioeo triumphs of pace—the growth of knowledge, the development of tho arts, commerce, science, and manufac tures, the past year can shew a good record. In social movements—its religious revivals, its theological controversies, its Salvation armies, and Blue Ribbon armies, a more active year we shall not see. And if out of these sifting and refining processes man does not come forth purified and improved, the method and not the zeal with which it is applied must be at fault. Stjll greater movements, in the throes of which governments may be up rooted and countries deluged in blood, have been propagated, through cheap printing, among theclasses which onpe gave little heed to such questions. The literature on social ism and land nationalisation have created a ferment in the mind of the masses of the people that will yet seethe up to tho surface with consequences that no man can foresee. The landed classes in England have already shewn by their concessions to Irish agitation, and their aroused interest in the better housing of the poor of London, that the extremes of foverty and wealth have their dangers, or the colonial world, tho Australian Con ference and assertion of British supremacy in Uje South Pacific, ie the event which will mark thjs year with red letters, There has been born in the Empire a now force that may propel the nation forward on a career of extension and consolidation which the Manchester school of partitions whoa few years ago talked glibly of severing t|)o ties between the Home country and the colonies, would view with astonishment. And beyond tins again, glimmering in the dim distance, we descry the possibility of that greater confederal tion of tlio AnglO'Saxon.speaking race, which could sway the destinies of tho earth and guarantee freedom nnd justice. Now Zealand has nothing specially to boast of in 1883, unless it bo tho final disappearance of the "Maori difficulty," which has been the nightmare of Auckland since the first white man set foot upon these shores. But that Is not quite gone yet. We began the year by floating a loan of one million sterling on the London market »t€OS Ifs, the wfyole of which has been sjjent, and. somp considerable drafts, it is whispered, have been made in tidyiwce pa the second m'Uicm, which 'we shall doubtless hear announced as soon as f;J)'q arrival of the 11th of January redeems for the colony the promise that there would b« no further borrowing for twelve months. The best IJow Year wish wp can have is that the loan Will prove a complete success, for is« faWtyfo at the moment when depression i(i the Jftbqur market has caused a demand for religf works, would mabe the beginning of 1874 miserable .npugh in many homes. The recent success pf £lio New South Wales loan, however, }s $ gspd , omen for our little venture, and we must not anticipate ovil of the unborn future, . which is for eyep laden with indefinite pos sibilities of happiness find good fortune ' for flvcr-ybody. The ina&fjfur-tioi} of two dfrep. stoain services with , Londfln, 0)1 a scale pi greftt m.agnifi- ' cence will assure English capitalist^ tj;nt j the people who know the coup'try best have every faith in ite future j and tfrafc there m ' in its resources remunerative investments for many more millions which are now ' lying idle in English banks or seeking out- | . ntSur o_i.e fs?rn',-ii.Wfir_a_ffifo'iP fieulati°>F°r ' i^Mpner to Loud at Current Rates of In tore. t. iMK-0,,; ■-.;-._.. -___3 T^"-—*-.... _.-.;-i.~*--_»_._ _M—■—_^——i i i > ■

doubtful foreign loans. Tho past year lias been a splendid year for Auckland. Pro gress and comfort have abounded every where, and wo wolcome the New Year in full faith and hope that it may prove no worse than its predecessor.

The Stak will not be published to-morrow (New Year's Day).

Complaints were rife in Queen-street to day about the absence of the dust carts. Clouds of dust were driven in at shop-doors and into the faces of pedestrians, provoking maledictions against the City Council.

At the l'olice Court to-day, William Henry Jones was charged with •" that ho did feloniously shoot at with intent to kill and murder one John -IcDermott at One hunga, Decombor2l,lßß3." Mr Superinten dent Thomson stated that, in this case, he would state that the injured man was by no means out of danger yet, and he would ask for a remand to tills day week. In this connection he referred to a statement made in tliis morning's paper as slightly inaccu rate. It was stated by tho " Herald " that "there aro now no dangerous symptoms." As a fact, the wound was not healed, and the man was far from being out of dangrr. If application was made for bail, he would bo compelled to oppose it being granted. The case was remanded to this day week.

Mr David Hay, the well-known nursery man nt Hobson's Bay, whose serious illness for sonic time buck had given anxiety to his friends, passed away yesterday at the ripe age of US years. Deceased was an old settler, and though much esteemed had never pushed himself into public all'airs. In his profession he had the repu tation of great sagacity and skill, and for many years he had most successfully conducted tho Montpollier Nursery, Hob son's Bay. He leaves a widow and grown-up family, but was predeceased by his brother, the late Alt' Wm. Hay, Papakura. Tlic funeral takes placo to-morrow (Tuesday) morning, from the residence of deceased to St. Stephen's Cemetery.

The Rotomahana, from the Thames, will not arrive hero till one o'clock to-morrow morning.

The bazaar in connection with St. Benedict's Church, which has been opon for several days in the Drill-shed, was con tinued this afternoon, and will bo open again this evening. A largo quantity of plain and ornamental work still remains, and it is ottered for sale at reasonable prices.

Mr R. C. Greenwood sold to-day, by order of the Registrar of tho Supremo Court, lots 43 and 44, Brown-street, Pon sonby. Lot 43 brought i' 27s Od per foot and lot 44, £2 12s (id per foot.

An accidont which last week causod the death of a man named George lteilly lias left his widow and family in a destitute condition, and necessitated an appeal to tlio benevolent portion of tho community. Reilly, it seems, was working iv tho bush in Thames County, and having sustained serious injuries by being accidentally crushed in the mill, ho was brought down to Auckland Hospital, where ho died from his injuries on Thursday last. Mis widow is left utterly unprovided for, with two littlo children, and without relatives in tho district. Wo feci certain that at this festive season many peoplo will be glad to roliovo tho distress of others less happily situated than themsolvos, and therefore wo appeal to them to do something for Mrs lteilly, who resides at Panmure. Any sub scriptions sent on her behalf to the STAR office will bo duly acknowledged, and promptly and judiciously applied for her bohoof.

Mr Charles Smith, of Hokianga, wishes to let hia friends know, through the Evr.N inci Stak, that ho has been successfully operated upon by Dr. Wilkins, in Auck land, tho growth having been removed from eaali of his oyes, and good useful vision restored to his left eye, in which ho had been nearly blind for about twenty - five years.

It has been found impossible to arrange a bowling match between tho Auckland and Christchurch Bowling Clubs this season. Tho Secretary of the Southern club wrote lately inviting the Auckland Club to compete in Christchurch for a challenge cup which is annually open for competition in that city. This letter camo up at a meeting of the Auckland Club on Saturday last, when it was resolved to decline the challenge for this year, as sufficient notico had not been given, and tho secretary was instructed to telegraph accordingly.

Another old residont has passed away in the person of Mrs Hayr, of Epsom, who died on the '20th instant, at her residence, aged 82 years. Arriving at Auckland iv 1843, tho deceased lady had resided in the Epsom district for the long period of 40 years, during which timo sho had gathered round her a large sirclo of friends, who held hor in high esteem. Iter "golden wedding " celebration would havo fallen on Christmas Day, and her S'2nd birthday on New Year's Day (to-morrow); but neither of those occasions was sho spared to cele brate in this lifo. She loaves one son, Mr James Hayr, of Three Kings, with several grand-children anil great grand-children to mourn her loss.

The followingare the successful tenderers for supplies to the Kohiiuarama Training School, and Howe-street Home:—Bread, E. McKeown; meat, B. and W. 1 lellaby; grocories, F. Hewin and Brother ; milk, P. O'Dowd •, fuel, W. andG. Winstono ; boot.-, G. Black.

Thes.s. Coromandel hail to steam through a tremendous sea on Saturday night, the Bpray and waves going over tho top of tho funnel. Tlio wind blown regular hurricano right in the teeth of tho vessel, and many thought that she would not bo able to get acrossbutCaptuiu Scott, who is woll known as a most efficient seaman, brought her through in excellent style, landing tho passengers on the Quoen-stroot Wharf at 10.30. Three hours and a-half time was occupied in crossing tho gulf. While referring to the stoamor, we should state that sinoo Cap tain Scott took command, everything in connection with the running of the Bteumor has progressed most satisfactorily. The time-tables havo been uniformly ad hered to, and punctually observed, flood order and discipline have prevailed on the boat, whflo his courtesy and attention to the comfort of passengers render him a general favourite with the public.

Tho Ponsonby Wesleyan Church picnic takes plane on Wednesday. Tho St. Helier's Bay Company has kindly granted permission to uso their grounds and wharf. Tho picnic is not merely for the Ponsonby Wesloyans, but the friends of the other churches are cordially invited. (See advertisement in another column.)

A watch-night service will be held this evening jn the lecture hall of tlio Young Jlep's Christian Association, commencing at 10. 30. The Rev. J. S. Hill will deliver an address, strangers and visitors arc cordially invited.

A largo crowd collected in Abercropibie street earjy on Sunday morning, when o constable, having arrested a woman of ill reputo known as Theresa Hand, was sot upon by a man named Alexandor Lynch, who assaulted him in a most 1; ratal manner, by striking him with his clenched lists, and also threatened to strike . him with bricks, onp of which ho hold in each hand. The woman was also very violent, and it would havo fared very badly for the constable had not his calls brought assistanca from othor "police officers, who took tho offending parties in charge. Tho prisoners were punished at the Police Court this morning,

Berlin in 1816 had a population of 195,000, London had one of 958,803 and Paris one of 713,966. Sixty years later Berlin had 1,250,000, London 4,000,000, and Paris nearly 2,300,000. Berlin there fore increased moro than six-fold, London about four-fold, and Paris about three-fold. The population of Borlin during tlio reign of King William lias more than doubled.

Murray's Auckland Timo Table and piar'y for January is now out, and includes a sketch plan of Auckland city, which will bo fopnd very useful. The matter in the booj,.'is WPil' ftrrangjid, OQinp^ct, npd in a. compass copveniont for carrying in the pooket. In addition to almanac, time tables, etc., there is a diary for the month, giving a page of memorandum space for each day. A strong leather cover remov able has been made to fit tho book. Wo have no doubt the cheapness and excellence pf this handy work will ensure its popti larifcy,

The man Jimmy Woods, who had a nay- row escape from drowning in the harbour Bi, Saturday afternoon by falling from a ferry steauif)!' wjijlg \_ a state of drunken ness, was brqught pp nt the Police Court to-day and fined 5s and costs, with an al ternative of 14 days' imprisonment,

A watch-night service is announced to bo Hold (n Sk Thomas' Church tonight, conn meneing ftfc'll p,m. A epeciaj address will bp given by the incumbent (Rev. Lloyd Keating, M.A.)

TliP iZwlttep, or hermaphrodite horso, which is on exhibition at the stable of tlic Auckland Hotel, continues to attraefcerowds of curious visitors.

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The Hon. F. Whitaker, ex-premier, lui3 assented to the requisition, asking him lo address tho public of Auckland on the sub ject of Federation, lie suggests that tho meeting shall be held on Monday next.

The funeral of the lnte Mrs Mary War nook took place yesterday afternoon at half past three o'clock. The procession com prised the hearse, throe mourning carriages, several private carriages, and about 400 persons on foot, somo of them coining from n considerable distance in order to evince their feelings of respect for the deceased lady, who was an old resi dent, and much esteemed for her kindliness of disposition and thoroughly Christian character. Venerable Archdeacon Dudley performed the impressive Church of England funeral service.

The evangelical sorvice at the Theatre Royal was largely attended last evening. Mr Wm. Brackenrig, presided, and Mr F. Larkins read the Doth psalm. Addresses wore delivered by Lieutenant I.owry, "Christ Weeping over Jerusalem," and Row Joseph S Hill, " Ye Must be Bom Again." The service closed with prayer by Dr. Kendcrdine.

Wo have been requested to mention thai city drivers', porters', and lodging-house liconses expire to-day, and require to bo renewed.

On Wednesday night last, the private residence of Mr Knight, fruiterer and poulterer, situated in East-street, Newton, was broken into, and i'4l and a watcli and chain stolen. The burglar obtained access by breaking a pane of the back kitchen window. The police have the matter in hand.

A public lea-meeting and concert was held in the district schoolroom, Wharehinc, presided over by Mr Witheford, Tan lion. The tables were well supplied wilh excel lent tea and edibles of choice quality, variety, and in profusion. After the removal of the tables, an admirable pro gramme wosgonethrough most successfully. Thanks woro presented to Mr (Irndwell for his services in getting up such nn excellent entertainment; to Miss Pain for so ably presiding at the harmonium, and Mis Marcroft for the use of the instrument.

A city hall is to be built in Glasgow at an estimated cost of £500,000. Tho laying cf the corner-stone last month was tho occasion of a regular holiday and ativioand Masonic procession, numbering6o,ooopoisons. The style is to bo that of tho later Italian re naissance.

SCINTILLATIONS.

The City Anns.—Policemen's batons. Astonishing tlio Natives. — Opening oysters. Watch night services to-night. Is tho Triumph to bo triumphantly floated after all '! Good choice of New Year excursions to morrow. Often Nothing but a Wreck loose from Society.-—A recluse. Rolic of Barbarism.—A broth of a boy is very common in Ireland. ,i oung salmon aro being caught in tho Waikato rivor at Hamilton. A weekly mail service, wilh a penny postage, is proposed between Kngland und tho United States. Railway faro to-morrow to Ellerslie is la single or return, irrespective of class. Hares havo eaten down two acres of young apple trees at Hamilton East. h. P. Armitagc, Auckland, applies for a patont for a new kind of enamel.

Tlio King of Corcn, it is said, " has no name till ho dies." Ho is probably a poet. An unsuccessful attempt was matte tho othor day to raise the dog-rogistration feu in Wellington from 7s (3d to 10s a head.

Bound to make a man cro«.—Getting to the other side of tho street.

Tho Premier was at Wanganui yestcrda) and goes on to New Plymouth to-day. A people's Co-Oporativo Pretoctioi Society is to bo established at Christ church.

Donald Dinnio, tho groat athlete, is en gaged to dance the Highland lling at Willis and I'ickersgill's pantaseope. New Plymouth ratepayers, by a largo majority, have assented to tho proposal to borrow t'4ooo for completion of waterworks. Wherefore the lato howl'fi.m tho " un employed " ? The Wellington "Post" states that two contractors there havo beon vainly seeking to employ 110 labourers at 8s por day.

Theinquiryintotlicnccidonttotliestenmcr Charles Edward, at Nelson, has resulted in the captain's cortillcnto being suspended for throe months, with £l costs. The R.M. said tho accident aroso from the captain "suffering from tlio eflbcts of liquor, taken previously to tlio vessel leaving port.

One-fourth of the txipulation of Tas mania, chieily colonial-born ricoplo, cannot read or writo.

Mr Rochefort, surveyor, says thoro aro no gold-bearing indications in tho West Taupo country.

A British naval depfit has been estub lished on Treasury Island, in tho Solomui: (Irotip. So it is reported in Brisbane, and this looks very like annexation.

Trout fry placed in tho Mill Creek Hamilton, are thriving well, and are nol harmed by tlio cols.

James Kolly and James Young Kelly, of Auckland, have lodged an application for a patent for centrifugal centuple steam or water engine.

For persons who like" facts.—Everybody wishes to bo well oil', including the man on a vicious horse.

A young man named Alex Duncnn, was accidentally drowned on Christmas Eve in pool at Rotoiti Lake, Ohinoniutu.

Wellington people propose closing the Freo I'ublic Library there, because they do not get the same big Government grnnt in aid as formorly.

America produces 7,000,000,000 pins annually. Consequently an American lady is ns dangerous to approach as a porcupine, says a bashful bachelor.

ACCIDENT TO A STEAMER.

[IIV TKEKORAI'II —PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Wellington, this day.-The s.s. Tui, on her way from Wanganui, touched on a rock inside Kapati, and started somo of her planking. She arrived Bate, but somo of her cargo was injured hy water.

LATER.

The Tui was from Foxlon. She left tliero on Saturday night, and when In charge of the first oilloor, G. Bakllng, nt 1 a.m. ou Sunday morning sho struck on tho passage rocfc inside Ivapiti. Finding that she was making water — thcro heing a foot of in the hold A sail was put under her bottom, the vessel taken hack under the island and a search mado for the injury. 10 bales of wool all wet wore taken on deck and the hold pumped out, when tho damage was got at and found to consist of a started butt and sevoral rivets knocked out about one plato benoath iho water, line. The leak was tommed off with blankets anil tallow, and the Tui came o-.i hero safoly. Tho Tui sighted the ship Lady Jocolyn for Wellington from London in tho Straits. The Lady Jocelyn signallod all well.

TELEGRAMS.

(from our own correspondent.)

Thames, this day.—Tho gold returns lodged during Decembor, give a total of 7,C890zs Sdwts, irrespective of those from Wnlrotigomai, which amount to 22400zs 7d\vta.

Russia, this day,—A cricket match was played ot Kawakawa on Saturday, which was won by Kawakawa by 14 runs. The want of experienced umpires was badly

Tlio Wnimate horso rncos to-morrow will bo largely attended.

New this day.—The Hon. Mr Rolleston, his Ufider-Socrotary, and tho Surveyor-General arrived from Kawhia at six this morning, chieily on business con nccted with surveys. A visit was paid to tho Harbour works. Mr Rolleston meets the Premier, who is oxpected by train a.t Inglcwood this evening: About 7'} Parihaiw natives five in town for the Now Year Day sports.

MUTINY AND MURDER.

Fearful Tragedy on tho High Seas,

[reutek's. telegrams.]

(Received December 31, 2,31 P,iy|.) tjRjK.ANis, this day,

An extraordinary Case of mutiny and murder occurred, nn board tbe Swedish. brigantine Natal on 20th Novombor last, while bound from Boston to this port, Tlio captain ami mat-o were attacked In their cabins and wounded, and simultaneously the second mate (the cap* tain's son) was kil'cd and thrown overboard. In a "scrimmage," which took placo afterwards, the captain was sho* dead by the murderers. Ono of the sailors of the carpenter obtained the assistance of a passing vessel and arrived here. Tho thrca mutineers were arrested,

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CABLEGRAMS.

[SI'KCIA- TO I'IIKSS ASSOCIATION.]

(Received December 31—noon.) English Opinion on Australian Alms. Loniiox, December 30.

The "Observer" thinks it would be wise of English statesmen to in every way assist the Australian colonies to the attain ment of their national aspirations in tho Pacific. The Storming •_ Sonlay.-Groat Slaughter. The garrison of Sonlay suffered a loss of six thousand men, and the French captured two million dollars. France and China. It is reported that, acting on the advice of the Powers, tho Chinese have retired to Bachinah. Tho session of the French Chambers has ceased. They will re-assemble on January 13. Tlic Orange leaders, in a letter, propose to enroll an armed Orango militia. Freemasons' Pilgrimage. A [lilgriinagc is to bo mado to tho Court of Victor Emmanuel, on January first, by one hundred thousand Freemasons.

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Labour Traffic in the Pacific.

London, December 29,

The report of tlio Western Pacific Com mission was published today. The report condemns the supervision of the labour traffic by colonial agents, and urges that agents should be appointed by the Crown. It recommends that the labour trade should bo mote closely watched by the naval autho rities in Australia, and that Resident Deputy Commissioner should be appointed to the various islands. The report is opposed the control of Polynesian and New Guinea races being vestid in colonial Governments.

Tho San Franclsoo Mull.

London, Docomber29.

Th Homeward mails, via San Francisco, from Auckland, November 8, were deli vered here to-day.

AUSTRALIAN.

Now South Wales v. Vlotorla. Melbourne, December 29. At the intercolonial cricket match to-day, the Victorians concluded their first innings with n total of 420, of which Scott contributed 114. The visitors then com menced their second Innings, and wore all disposed of for 143- Tho match will be resumed on Monday, when the home team will commonce thoir socond innings, re quiting 139 runs to win the match. Trade Label Frauds. Melbourne, December 29. In the case of the Calcutta Ton Associa tion versus Josoph Webster and Co., for imitating plaintiffs labol, the District Court fined defendants, and, iv default^ of payment, rendered them liable to distraint und imprisonment. Tho Rotomahana. Sydney, December 29. Arrived: Tho steamship Rotomahana, i from Auckland. English Postage Rates. Sydney, December 29. Tho Colonial Treasurers of New South Walos and Victoria aro now arranging assimilation of postugo ratos by tho Orient and P.O. lines. A uniform rate will pro bably conio into force shortly.

STORMING OF SONTAY.

FRENCH LOSSES OVER A THOUSAND

MEN AND OFFICERS,

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PARIS, December 21). Despatches from Tonquln state that des perato fighting took placo at Sontay, and that thero was heavy loss on either side beforo tho fortress was captured. The French lost 20 olKcot. and fully a thousand men, Tho attack upon Baoainh will not take place until the arrival of tho rein forcements recently despatched from Franco under General Millot.

THE TRIUMPH FLOATED.

Pumping operations ou tho Triumph, which were described in our last issue, proved so successful that on Sunday the vessel's hold was almost clear of water, and at high tido sho was quite alloat. Mr Eraser's opinion that the vessel can be easily got off when lightened was then confirmed. It was, however, decided to let tho water in again in order to keep the Triumph firm until the balance of tlio cargo is removed, which will occupy a fow days. Mr Eraser is so confident now of his ability to savo the Triumph that ho has had plans prepared of a coffer-dam for tho purpose of temporarily extending the dock 30 feot, to mako it sufficiently commodious to receive the vessel. Very soon after Mr Frasor purchased the Triumph he found that tho hole in tho onginerooni was a small one, and it has been repaired by a diver, who placed an iron plato on the outside un der water, The loakago has consequently beon stopped. An effort wiH be made to get the Triumph off the rocks early this week,

THE SIX DAYS' WALKING MATCH.

The six days' walking match between Edwards, the Australian champion long distance walker, and tho three local peds., the brothers A. and J. Hendry and Huck step, commenced at the Theatre lloyal nt one o'clock this morning. As our readers are aware, tho match is for £100 a-sida, and the conditions are that while Edwards shall walk tho whole time, with, like Burnhatn, " occasional in tervals for rest and .refreshment" whilo tho local men are only required to walk twenty-four hours alternately. If the local men win they will receive besides the stakes one-third of tho entrance money, and If they lose they will be allowed training oxpenses and a bonus according to the various distances covered. The track has already been described. The scoring arrangements are excellent, enabling all visitors to see at a glance the position of the match. Thoro were about 100 persons presont at the start, and Mr Georgo Holchcr introduced Edwards and his first opponent to tho audionce in a noat speech. Ho said that Edwards was on his road to America, where he was to be matched to walk Vaughan nnd O'Loary for the championship of the world, and there was not the slightest doubt in his mind but that he would beat allcomers in the land of the stars and stripes, and would return to Now Zealand with the proud title of champion of the world, Referring to A. Hendry, he predicted that in a short time he would be champion of Auckland. Ho then started the match at one minute past one o'clock. The first match was covered by Edwards in lOmins., 35socs.,Jaiid by Hendry in 12mins., 35socs. At two o'clock, this score stood—Edwards, 0 miles ; Hendry, 4 miles, 20 laps. At throe o'clock •-Edwards, 11 miles, 21 laps; Hendry, 9 miles, 7 laps ; and at four o'clock—- Edwards, 17 miles, 7 lapB; Hendry, 13 miles, 24 laps. At 8.20 a.m. Hendry left the track for the first time, and romained away 20 minutes having 31 miles to his credit. Edwards kept on and had com plotcd 40 miles by 8.15 a.m, When ho re tired for 30 minutes at 10.40 a.m., Edwards completed his 50th milo having had no further rest. Hendry had a record of 44 miles 7 laps up to that timo. Hendry retired nt 11.26 a.m. having completed 48 miles, and returned to tho track at 12.13 p.m. Edwards retired at 12.12, having walked 58 miles 5 laps. He returned at 12.40, and his 60th mile was completed at throe minutes to one o'clock—the sixty miles, having 'thus, beon completed in' three minutes under 1\ hpurs,' an'average of' five miles o,n h,r>nr for ijiat time,

3.30 p.m. Edwards retired at 3.10, and is still off :he track. Score ; Edwards, 71 miles \A. Hendry, C 3 miles .9 laps.

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NEW YEAR'S DAY.

The never-c«asing revolution of tho wheel of Time has brought us to the threshold of another year—" the old year lies a dying," and the new one is about to be ushered into existence. To most persons the last day of the year is a period for solemn reverie. There is something impressively sadden ing in the thought that another little section of the thing we call Time is rapidly drawing to a close, Then also it is n period for ; tlio mind wanders back through tho vistas of the past, and the hopes, aspirations", fears, and it may be bereavements of days gone by pass in rapid succession before the mental vision. It is also a period of gladness. jMany will enter upon the bright new year on the golden hours of youth, with thoughts unclouded by the past, and golden visions of a happy future; sonic will pass into 1884 a little greyer, a little sadder ; while there are those who tuko no note of the flight of Time, and care not whether the years come or go. From time immemorial the first day of the year has been kept as a festival. Numa Pompilius, who wielded the destinies of infant Homo more than seven hundred years before tho commencement of the Christian era, is said to have instituted the holiday and dedicated it to Janus, the deity whose name has been perpetuated in the name of the first month of the year. The Komans sacrificed to Janus on the first day of the year, and mechanics began some article of their art of trade. We moderns still keep the festival, divested of all its heathenish observances, and make the first clay of the new year a day of recreation and enjoy ment. Aucklanders arc usually most enthusiastic in their welcome to the New year, nnd the new-comer is ushered in with roystering shouts, displays of fireworks, and hearty congratulations passed from one to another. In some of the churches, it is is customary to hold watchnight services. Such services are announced to beheld to-night at St. Paul's, St. Sepul chres, St. Thomas's, the Pitt-streot Wes leyan Church, Weliesley-street Baptist Church, and at flic V.M.C.A. Booms. To-morrow's Amusements. The piece de resistance on the list of to-morrow's amusements will of course be the second day's racing of tho Auckland Pacing Club's Summer Meeting, full reference to which appears in an other column. A cricket match be tween the Auckland Cricket Club and the Canterbury Wanderers' team will prove interesting to lovers of the noble fame, and the walking match at the 'heatre Royal, between Edwards and the three local pedestrians, should be a point of attraction to those who affect athletics. In the ovening there is a plenitude of amusement suited to all tastes — Miss Pomeroy at the Opera House, Mr Horace Dean's promenade concert, St. Benedict's bazaar at the drill-shed, and the walking match. To-morrow's Excursions. Amongst the excursions to-morrow, are the following :—To Waiwera : Tho Mac gregor at 10 a.m. ; to Kawau : the s.s. Wai tnki, Gienelg, and Hose Casey. Tho Waitaki and Gienelg start at 10 o'clock, and Rose Casey at 9.30 ; to Motutapu : tlio lona at ten, and the Victoria at nine—the latter calling at Devonport half an hour later nnd picking up the children of the Devonport Wesleyan Sundny-s.hool. To Matakana and Omaha : The Rose Casey, during her trip to tho Kawau, will call at Matakana and Omaha. To St. Hellier's Bay : The Tongariro will run to St. Hellier's Bay at intervals during the day. The Enterprise will also make a trip to St. Hellier's Bay, taking the children of St. Stephen's Sunday-school there. As usual, the ferry steamers will make regular trips to Deronport and Northcote.

FATAL ACCIDENT.

A man" named James SherriiT, aged G2, em ployed as engineer at Messrs Cousins and Atkins coachbuilding establishment, sus tained injuries on Friday last, which ter minated fatally en tho following day. It appoars that o_ Friday, at 1 p.m., Sheriff was working at the tenening machine wheel spokes, when, through some unexplained reason, one of the knives got out of position, and coming into contact with the iron faco of tho mnchino, the wholo apparatus broke to pieces. It had beon working at a high rate of speed at the time, and a piece of ironwork thrown from the machine struck Shoniffa sevoro blow on the stomach. But little was thought of tho injury at the time as tho man wont off to examine the engine. He subsequently walked home, and was attended by Dr. Dawson. Alarming symptons soon set in, and the unfortunate man expired on Saturday. At the time of writing the causo of death had not trans pired. An inquest on tho remains was proceeding before Dr. l'hilson as we were going to press.

AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD.

SPECIAL MEETING.

A Special meeting of the Harbour Board for the purposo of determining what stone should bo used in the construction of the dock was held at three this afternoon. President Mess»s C. B. Stone (Chairmaa), J. M. Clark, Waddell (Mayor), Aickin, Dacre, Harper, Natkan, Mays, Owen, R. Walker, D. H. McKonaio, and Morrin.

The Chairman mode a lengthy statement to the effect that tho Engineer coneinered a risk would be run in taking Dunedin stone, and he bolieved a sufficiency of stono from our own quarries ceuld bo obtained. If they took the matter out of the hands of the engineer concerning tho mate rial they took all responsibility, off his shoulders. These were the principal reasons why it was provided in tho specifi cation that all stone used in the work should be subject te the approval of tho Engineer. In reply to Mr Clark, tho Engineer said if a stone was undeniably good, he had no power to order its removal. Mr Aicken said tho immediate question was whether Dunedin stone should be in serted at the last moment in tlio specifica tions.

Tho Chairman said that Viotorian stone had been inserted ot tho request of the Government Engineer,

The Engineer said there was no difficulty in the way of Auckland supplying all the stone for the dock, The'price of Dunedin stone is 3s 3d per foot at tho quarry, and the looal stono would be from ls 3d to Is Od per foot. The Chairman sakl that the Lyttelton people had reeontly sent to Victoria for stone fqr the caissons. They did not send tO Dunedin.

The Engineer said that the contractors for tho Mokohinau lighthouse had used Port Chalmers stono, nnd boforo it was on the job the marks of the tools had washed away. Mr Clarke said that Rangitoto stone was infinitely superior to Dunedin stone, and the best of the Rangitoto stono was as easily worked as Dunodin stono. The only question was : Could a sufficient number of flic larger stones be obtained ! If not, they could get tho stones thoy wanted from Victoria.

The Chairman said that thp stone used at Mokohinau did not come from tho quarry owned "by the people who had written to the Board.

The report of the Engineer was then read It was to, the effect that he bclievod it would not bo necessary to import any stone except for the caison. Mr F. M. Morrin moved that the resolu tion passed at-last meeting ro not using Dunedin stone in tho dock be adhered to.

Captain McKenzie moved an amendment to tho effect if suitable, Dunedyi stone. should not be excluded,

Tho motion was carried, only Messrs Mc Kenzie and Harper voting for tho almond ment, and the meeting adjourned.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

Miss Pomeroy in "Led Astray."

The appearance of Ww pomeroy and company I* Dip" Bo.ucicault's sensa tional drama, "Led Astray," attracted A large downstairs audience, at tho Opera Houso on Saturday evening, The perform ance vt'as in every respect a success, tho, many sensational incidents in the, play, ft»3 the thrilling interest; of the plot losing nothing in the hands of, Miss Pomeroy and her talented company, Want of space compels us to abstain from n-tioinij tho performance at greater SS "Twelfth Night" wfil te performed this evening, Miss Poraeroy appearing as Viola.

THE INTERPROVINCIAL CRICKET MATCH.

AUCKLAND WINS BY FOUR WICKETS.

Through tlio courtesy of Dr. Bond and the telegraph officials, we were enabled by the use of the Hospital telephone to carry our report of the Saturdays play up till within five minutes of the tine of the with drawal of stumps. Cantemiry then had six wickets down for eighty runs, and prospects for Atckland woro looking bright. The Canlcbury men were batting well, but there was 'nothing like a stand by any of them—Aslby scoring with the greatest rapidity, and eventually being not out for 2S ; while Pccock, the other not out, had six runs to lis credit. Auck land was fieldi.ig well, Hiile Lankliain, Barton, and Robinson wire all doing ex cellently with tho ball, j Blair, who had' always been a wretched fiild when close to the wicket, improved wonderfully when placed in the outfield; rliilo Dewes was certainly smart behind lie wickets, two men being caught by hia. Robinson de served a great deal of credit for his catch, which was one of tlic- bestever seen on the ground. Blair and (Jill were not successful as bowlers, the latter, tendency towards long-hops making him 'cry expensive at times.

TO-DAY'S PLAY.

The notoriously bad avftngemonts which have characterised the wmlo of the match were again apparent to-_y. .In town, it was generally believed hat play would commence (if noon, but. nojllicial annouiio ment was given. The consequence was that few people were on tie ground when tlic match was resumed ntfO.3o, and those who came up at 11.30 werfljust in time to see the last Canterbury vicket fall for a total of 121. Ashby und l'ocoek resumed their innings to the bowing of Robinson and Lankham. The score increased rather quickly to 100, when Pocolc was given out leg before to one of Barton's-, lie having relieved Robinson —10G—7-J—l9. Harman went in, but at once lost h. partner, Ashby being caught by Dewes baind the wicket oH Lankham, after .plying a good innings for 39. The telegaph now showed —106—8-39. Malot tho went in, and with tho score at 121, he was also caught by Dewcs, this time oil' Baton. 121—9—1 Chapman, the last man, bared the same fate, being prettily taken by Dewes off Barton's next ball. The innngs thus closed for 121, Harman carryinghis bat for 13. Dewes deserves credit forhis remarkable smartness behind the wiek-t, no less than six men being caught by hi£ Auckland commenced itsiecond innings at ten minutes past twelve, vvth a deficiency of 150 runs to make up, and]sl to get to win. Betting on the remit had again dropped to level money. Ya_s and Testro again represented the locn'^men at the wickets, nnd l'ocoek took theorst over at the Hospital end. He was noiclled for tho third of a maiden. Yates sicked Chap man's first from the other end'or two, and played the remainder of the ver. Tcstrc put Pocock nicely to leg for ob, and Chap man smartly several times, iinit pretty fielding by cover-point an-! Third-man secured a maiden for Cliarpan. Yates took a maiden from Pocock- and Testro 1 another from Chapman ; Yates then cut l'ocoek through cove'p log for two, and Testro added thfc more to the score by a neat late cut il'Chapman. His time hnd, however, com. Putting one of Pocock's into Secreta's hands nt slip, he was smartly tak. : 9—l— i. Barton filled the vacancy. Yates cut Chapman nicely to the boundry for three (telegraph—lo) and Barton ilayed the remainder of the over. Poock bowled a maiden from tho other end, od a pretty cut by Barton to tho boundaryili' Chapman brought up another three' Another beautiful cut by Vales for thri also camo off Chapman's over, which was rather an expenshe one for Santerbury. Pocock made an attempt to york Yates, but the ball was! put well into deep for three. Pcock was again " not-balled," this being-he second timo in seven overs. Telegrijh, 20. A maiden camo from each end, Ind Barton then managed to get a single fi)n a flukey one of Pocock's in the slips, lliic-b was a very possible chance. Yates jit the next ball up over third man ; but foimately for Auckland, the third man didit take it, nnd two runs wore the resuli Barton took another maiden from Cltpman, but his batting was very "streak}!' and ex hibited none of the form whichjbn for him such a reputation last year. Yates also took a maiden from Pocock, nd Barton placed Chapman for a single, _tes giving another possible chance by ptting one up in the slips. One was stole- for a leg draw of Barton's, and Yates pt} tho same bowler, Pocock, nicely to legbr another. Barton brought up 30 on the llograph by a neatly-placed singio off thdast of tho over, and tho first .bye wni recorded. Yates got one in the slips offliapman to the extreme Hospital boundary and four was the result. Point got i round of applause for smartly fielding ai;ood cut of Bartons, but tho next ball fern Pocock was drawn to leg by this jitsmen for three. Wilding relieved Clipnnn, and Barton placed tho first ball tcfilie off for a single, Chapman being loudl applauded for good fielding and smart rSiim. Yates played the remainder of; the over, antl Barton took a maiden rom Pocock. Yates drew one of Wilding'sf;yorkei_ " to leg for a single, and one of Br ton's real old style cuts to the. boundary o'-Wilding pro duced three more. Telegraph 40. Another nice draw by Barton off Pcock added one more, and Wilding acquitt«|hiniself of his first maiden. This was moldue, however, to good fielding at coverihan to good bowling, Barton cuttinl three balls prettily. _ Each batsmj got a leg single off Pocock's neS over, and Barton obtained another .>; cutting Wild ing. Edser relieved Pocafe as bowler at the Hospital end, and Bai#i put his third ball, a full pitcher, to lonrleg for one, the return being smart. Ashy took Wilding's place at the Newmarket en, and a, run was stolen from a long-off— hifcy Barton. The third of tho over provct- fatal to Yates, cannoning off his pad ito the wicket 48—2—21. Yates inninl lasted oxactly an hour, nnd was jftainly a good ono, the condition of thjjground account ing in a largo measire for the few flukey balls which light have been considered lives, O'BiiSn went in, and narrowly esoaped shuriifcYates's fate from the next ball. Barton (five Edser well to the on boundary for 3, ad 50 went up on the telegraph, Bartoijfput the last of Ashby's next over uj at the wickets, and was taken by Jfalet, 51—3—22 Barton's play was vory queer at the start, but gradualy improved until his departure, when [he was batting more in his old form, ineil went in, and started with two fromlshort-pitched ball of Edser's, following it ip by putting the next to squnro leg follthree. In com mencing his noxt over, ishby brought all his men round the batsnin's wicket, riaving no less than sovon bet«en long-stop and cover-point. Arneil, liwever, played a maiden. Pocock tool: the ball from Edser at the Hospiil end., his first over to O'Brien; wa.s a maiden Ashby again arrangedsMs Seld in and around tho slips, but tlroeil showed no disposition to lot anypf tho oyer pass him, and a maiden wai again recorded O'Brien put Pocock tckj for a single, and this time the band of .ldsmen gathered round him. Ho put Asby'a single ball up past the bail, and had, a \jjry narrow escape. He cut the next splenddly for one, and a stolen singio far anotier cut by Arneil almost resulted in tlio [oss of O'Brien's wicket. Telegraph—(lD, j O'Brien gave the call for onefaf Arniol's sitidesoff Poocck, and this time his partner ludi narrow escape Arniel played Ashby nicuy to leg for two' and gavo the slips neanilshow by driving him to the on for two moiiL Dlnyfag Ashby to th° °ff. Arniel got lot.er run, and Wilding then too.1,; I _coe_ place as bowler at the Hospital end. Jrhiel drovo him well to, tin? ou fpr one, anihn adjournment was then made for lunch,, ti Tho score then was, OS for three wiokcteArniel being 1" not out, and Q'Bvicn -I nofeut.

The utfcndanto inorea»largely durine the interval, and soon aftetwo o'clock thoro were fully one tlicusanipersons m tho ground, and the greates o.vojtement was manifested regarding H| result of the match. Hunter's bass Vnd, which was also on the gVviund on liday and Satur day, again enlivened-tlic proceedings by selections of instiinenlaj music. At half past two play waijosumed, Arneil t-'king the first oyer fiin Ashbyi and cutting the. third ball for sSouple, l'ocoek took up tho bowling at tijotber end, and O'Brien gracefully trippci'the second ball into Buckland's hands,, aery easy catch. Blair took tho remainder tjjlliie over, and played the first ball, whil was promptly returned. In the nest ovefjArneil, cut the third ball, b.ufa apeedy refrß prevented a s.co.e. The next ball, liofver, he drove te the, off, and a irio Resulted. This be followed up immediatel afterwards by a splendid, hit to log for free, and Blair at onco followed'by openitihis score with an auspicious three. Blan|hon added a single from Ashby, and Aral played care

fully the rest of the over. Blair novf ■' Pocock away for a single, and in th n J ot over sent Asnby to themi'for thlSe *W slipped tho same bowler prettily and ? eil were run to the accompaniment of _ b_s? round of applause. iflair skied S second- for a couple, Harman ' 8 missing the descending Tn !■* now appeared upon the i S? Chapman .then relieved Ashbv and a4 at once got a single by the change ".S soon followed it up by nuttin. d B ' .an« long-lcgfortwo, the ret.rnbe?„_^*„° one. Blair all but played one of"ft,? next into inid-on's 'hands th,! ftr* .»'» fielded just after it touched th* being Wilding relieved Pocock « bSIJW Hospital end, and Arneil lifl^f* i, Le first of the over beautifully 118 long-ons head for twice the wly _0v« very slowly. The change^vXß^ nate one for Canterbury: Blair li f° _,u ---next ball up in the slips ai ST" g ! he taking it splendidly into his lefTh-nT^. falling in the action. .gLoV-jot' and ham came to the rescue nnrl -i„ , „**nk of the over. Arniel 0-.,ChSfiS ** hard, but cover-point prevented S_JM and a maiden was recorded ta t A ? re > Lankham played a nfft*^' and Arneil then got four ft™ Wl, ldin-. late cut off Chapman Th„ Vf^' showed 100 amidst loudc^.JSgg; now requiring 51 to win with «. uc. K'ana to fall. A futl-piteher to kfe?_> was beautifully put over tL i n-," dl »g square leg byU.khar. and 3S&J Pocock now took Chapman's m! Called' Newmarket end, boX^fe"*.*- 9 His first over was a g m a ? d^ he *»* singles were recorded to each h,t. Le.. Wilding's next over, and follow!* man,°* maiden from Pocock to &_S W- Jft w took Wilding's place at th. H O Si 6l,b _/ Arniel cut his first ball over Sw end' head for three, and Lankham «»t mans the same feat with the -S-fSffigft- Sccrctan's hauds-108-C-1 'H-M§ ..nto thou went in. His first ball was »S tLen loiig-oIPs head for 2, an. To ™™ ? ver thc'tclcgraph. This now ffi ffi* _? to get to will. Dewes reduced the Si 41 by 4by putting Ashby's weU d o w,i ft f Hospital boundary at long-of? L f".* 9 The excitement was now becoming i„_,° Ul'- The delivery of each ball of -ffifc over was watched with breathless ia c ?!? and the fine free batting of Arneil *£ ' plauded at each hit. Arneil stok? *F" single from Pocock, and another from n,° man, who had relieved Wildine'at T lower end. Two were, run for-.ve's ! Dewes played the remainder of t_e OV 7 Arneil drove Pocock to tho off for ton. j the telegraph shewed 120, the chance fi greeted with further cheers, the S?" g now being 31. Arneil _$$gg£ beautifully along the carpet to the on for one, and took a maiden from Ch_p_, an Great excitement was caused by Kkvm cutting Pocock grandly and the field returning the ball so smart ly ?w Arneil was compelled to turn in crossing the wicket, and in dni„~ fell The ball went to Deweswfcke? and Arneil just got back to his own ereas. in time to save his wicket. Arneil goi- Pocock grandly to square leg again lor three, and cheers onco more rewarded tlio plucky batsman. Dewes took off his ri_„t leg pad, and signalised the event by drivin. Pocock clean along the carpet to long-on for one. Ashby tookthe over at the Newmarket end, and Dewes slogged his first high over long-on s head for three, the cheering beln. enthusiastic when 130 appeared on the telegraph, Auckland now requiring onb< 21. Ashby's next was slogged byArnlea, into deed field for the more, and thee.otte. ment was again shown by the frantic cheering. Dewes drove the last of Ashby's over to long-off, but tha field returned the . ball go quickiv that there was no score from the, hit. Pocock sent a maiden up to Arneil Wilding relieved Ashby, whose last over had been a very expensive one, st tha Newmarket end. AVilding's first ball eot past the short stop, and four oame from byes, and no score coming off the" other three balls, the over was re corded as a maiden. Another magnificent cut by Arneil off Pocock brought up three more, and 140 went up on the telegraph i_: The feeling of the spectators was beyond description, only eight being required to win. Dewes put one of Pocock's up between cover and a third run, and between the two it fell to the ground. Two rung was the result. Singles were placed to the credit of "each batsmen, and again Arneil stepping out to Wilding, drove him totbelo-K-an boundary, three runs being the result. This left only four runs to get to win, and again Auckland cheered itself hoarse. Edser took what was believed to be last over at tho Hospital end, and Arneil cut his Becond well to the boundary for three. The tele graph shewed 150, and this being a tie,, Auckland fairly screamed with delight! Sccretan took the over at the other end, and was "no - balled," for his first. This made the victory for Auckland, and the most enthusiastic ex citement provailed, the band playing "Soa the Conquering Hero," and a crowd of |* the boys " rushing the ground and carry ing Arneil shoulder-high to tho pavilion, Dewes following elevated on theshouldersof another crowd. The Aucklnnders showed, their good feeling by loudly cheering the, Canterbury mon and their captain oa their retirement from the ground. Auckland's victory is by four wickets and one run—a most decisive one. Arneil's 59 was splendidly put together by grand free, hitting, and, in fact, was a magnificent, batting display. Dewes, the other not-am\ got 15.

After the irotch, Mr R. C. Bawtow called for cheers for the Canterbury team,, which were enthusiastically given, an extra, cheer teing lustily given for Mr F. Wild-. ing, the Southern captain. Cheers were given by the defeated elevio, for their victorious opponents, and another for Mr W. W. Robinson, captain, AGGREGATE SCORES. Canterbury, First innings < 170 Second innings ~ „' .'.']2l Total • ./ia AUCKMND. ] First Innings.. ~ m Second Innings (for six wickets) ! '. 151 Total ~ "gat Victory for Auckland by .'wickets and 1 run.

„V.I CANTERBURV-SKCOND INNINGS. Pndney. o Robinson, b Lankham .. .. H '"' Militon, o Dewos, b Lankham 0 Buchanan, o Dewes, b Lankham .. ..16 Secretan, b Lankham ]1 Ashby, o Doyes, b Lankliam .. .. ".. 39 - Wilding, b Robinson .. . 7 Edser. b Lankham .. .. "' " n f Pocook, Ibw., b Barton "" " ■" 19 Harman, not out .. 13 MaleVo Dewes, b Barton ', I A-■"'-■',' Chapman, c Dewes, b Barton '.'. " 7 0 Byes .... ~ 1 Leg-byes .. .. '" " " ", g. Total _■ „~_J_ Bowling Analysis. . ~ Balls. Runs. Mdns. Wk'ts. Lankham .. 124 54 11 6 s ' Barton ..68 25 8 3 Robinson ..S3 14 * 3 1 pill .... 13 5 0 0' Blair .. .. 12 19 0 0 • AUCKLAND-SECOND INNINGS. $ Yatesb Ashby .. ..21 Testro, c Secretan, b Poooek 1 I Barton, c Malet, b Ashby : 52 v ! O'Brien, c Buchanan, c Pocoek 4 • ; Arneil, not out . .. . 59 Blair, c Secrotan, b Wilding ." " '.AW - i Lankham c Dud~oy, b Ashby ..'«,. ..- 1 s : v| Dawes, not out .. .. .'ls 1 Byes '■ ■.. ;. 7 : j Log-byes.. .. . . .'2 -. | 1 No balls .. .. .. .. ..... 8 ■'.'';-1 Total.. .. 151 V j HOWLING ANALYSIS A, ''•.; _ , • Balls. Runs. Mdns. Wkte. A Pocock .. 121 a '14-2 -■ 1 Chapman .. 72 7.8 0 Wilding .. 48 18 2 1 ' Ashby .. 48 34 3'S Edser .. jn 12 0 0 Pocock bawled 2 no balls and"Secretan I. . . o-!:-: i ■

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

I (Before Messis James Babor and D. B. Mac

Donald, Justices of the Peace.)

Dhunkknnisss. -Four persona were punishod for this offence.

No yisini.K Means.-Theresa Hand was charged with having no lawful visible means of support, and with keeping a house of ill-fame in Aborerombie • street. Sergeant White stated that tlio. aceuscd had been in gsoL almost for tho past twelvo months.—Sentenced to one mouth _ Imprisonment. O-H'rwt'TixG the Pouci-.-AlexanderLy-e ---was ohnrged with obstructing Constable Collie while in the execution of his duty. _Ibo wit oZsaiUUng Constable Ward, and with having no lawful visible moans of support. Evidence was given showing that the assault was of a most orutal character, and Mas without justification. — two months'' imprisonment; prisoner to find sureties—himself in £60, and two of £2- each, to keep the peace for twelvo months. i.<AiiC-NY,__arroll Olßon appeared to answer a charge of the larceny of a fet of niotal studs etc, valued at 2s; the proporty of James Hansen, and also ofa«lonot.e thepi-perty of Edward Forkolson. Evidence was given by oerge_|»t Clark, and Pergan, boarding-houoe keepepto tlio effect that the person was sus pootod.of stealing a £10 note from a fellow oorileri and while being searched the other articl* wore found, and identified by another party as his property. The £10 note had not been found.—Sentenced to three months im prisonment with hard labour. 1, his concluded the business.

THE A¥CKI^IT EVENING STAR, MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1883.



Special Advertisements. IVHEUK SHALL 1 I'URMSH MV *V HOUSE FROM? THE CHEAPEST ALL ROUND HOUSE TO FURNISH FROM IS THE CITY HALL ARCADE GARLICK & CRANWELL ! ! ! IRONI,^R»'^I?ANW E LL. mmim G A\I%KSc CRANWELL. 'BED-ROOMEURNITURK^oto^ CARPET| A teK & CRANWELL. I GARLICK Sc CRANWELL, . House Furnishers. GAKUCK & CRANWELL. Upholsterers. GARLICK Sc CRANWELL, Mannfacturers OIT ill KIND- OF FURNITURE. OjIEAPTAI>E-TRY&ImUS--LCAKPETB. Cheap Oilcloths & Linoleum. Cheap & Beautiful Cbetonnks. Cheap Blankets & Curtains. GARLICK & CRANWELL, HOUSE FURNISHERS City Hall Aroabe, QuEEN-SrBB-T, AUCKLAND j TUST OPENED, A VERY CUOICE ASSORTMENT Of BROKEN CHECK GINGHAMS, BROKEN CHECK GINGHAMS, New and Handsome Besigns. Also, NEW GOODS, IX MILLINERY SUNSHADES LACES MANTLES GLOVES HOSIERY COSTUMES HANDKERCHIEFS UNDERCLOTHING BABY LINEN -■:_.- fca, &c- &a Five Per Cent. Discount for Cash. Milne & Choyge, J. COSG RA V E & Co. Beg to inform the inhabitants of Auckland that owing to tho Extensive Alterations to their Premises Just Completed, and the Intenesß of the season, they are com pelled to offer the whole of their SUMMER STOCK, R-cent-v Purchased from the Home and australian markets, AT AND UNDER COST PRICE I \ BHALISATION AND NOT PROFIT IS THE OBJECT )Y "' DESIRED. THE SALE WILL COMMENCE ON FRIDAY, Hth INST. - J. 60SGRAVE & CO. Lv. '-, Direct particular attention to their ,' Enormous Stock ot C -MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, - . All of which must bo -Jjeaxed Irrespective _ -_ot price. I T _- < N<ytß*** ADDRESS!— I Jt QOSGB, AY E & C 0., I; v ""h_UK3, TAI,TX>w7v^OOL7^H'--aNB. _■' i ' _.; -1,, PT *'i ''■\tiMi-tmmAl



Special Advertisements. ( '- SPECIAL DANK HOLIDAY. I BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. WEDNESDAY, the 2nd January, ISB4, will be observed as a Special Hank Holiday at. the , Head Ofllce, Auckland. P. L. MUIVDOCH, General Manager. Auckland, 20th December, 1&-3. qPE CIA L BA N X II 0LI1) AY. THE NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEA LAND (LIMITED). WEDNESDAY, the 2nd January, 1884, will be observed as a Special Hank Holiday at the Auckland Branch. D. HEAN, Interim Inspector. UNION BANK OE AUSTRALIA (LIMITED). Paid-up Capital.. £1,500,000 Reserve Funds .. 910,000 Together £2,410,000 Reserve Liability cf Proprietors H. 000.000 £5,110,000 WEDNESDAY, the 2nd January, 1881, will be observed as a SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY at the Aucklnnd Branch of this Bank. JOSEPH PALMER, Chief Officer for New Zealand. Auckland. 27th December, 1883. THE COLONIAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. WEDNESDAY, the 2nd January, 1881, is appointed a Special Hank Holiday at tho Auck land branch of this Bank. GEO. COWIK, General Manger. General Manager's Ofllce, Dunedin, '.7th December, 1 S3. BANK OF AUSTRALASIA. IN'COHPOUATED BY ROVAL CHARTER, ißs_: WEDNESDAY, tho 2nd January, 1881, is appointed a Special Hank Holiday nt tho Auck land Branch of this Bank. E. W. MORRAH, Inspector. Wellington, December 27,1851. THE COLONIAL BANK OE NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the Transfer Books of tho Company will be closed from Ist to Bth January noxt (inclusive). By order of the Board, GEO. COWIE, General Manager. General Manager's Oillce, Dunedin, December 24,1883. TYISEASBS OF THE EYE. ARTHUR RICHARDSON, M.D., SPECIALIST AND OPERATOR ON DISEASES OF THE EYE. MAY BE CONSULTED AT HIS RESI DENCE, KARANGAIIAPE ROAD, From 1 to 3 iv the afternoon ; Or HASLETTS ENGLISH PHARMACY, * 184, Queen-Btreet, from 3 to 5. fiVT SILVER ! CUT SILVER ! ! Tho Eircct is Marvellous at night, same effect as Diamonds. In this lino I am NOT TO BE EQUALLED. Bracolets, Necklets, Pins Brooches, and Earrings. F. H. LEWISSON. 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The size of tho pictures is 8 inches -by 6 inches, mounted handsomely on fine toned cards. Thoy are the work of Mr F, A. Coxhoad, an artist of groat repute, each ono being guaran tooa perfect. When completed, the lot will bo bound In a large album, free pf phargc. Tho public are requested to note that photographic views of this sis» end quality cannot bo ob tained at this price, or anything near it, except by subscribing to this schema. Our canvassers are now waiting upon the public, and It is of the ' gjeatest importance that all subscribers should observe that the vlows are the work of Mr F, A. Coxhead only, as the great succoss of our undertaking has caused numerous imitations. P.S.—Wo nave appointed Messrs Steven and J Co., 252. Queen-street, Agont for our Auckland j Branch. We are, &c, ADAM MITCHELL & CO., Photographic Pwrlibhers, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland. Continuation op gheap drapery & clothing sale. H. 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Lord Byron's Inspiration.—lt la related of the Poet that when Lis muse was chary of her divine afflatus, he would indulge iv liberal pota tions of gin. Some of his tinost lllghts of Imag ination were plumed, aa it Were, from out ol these breakers of the ordinary Geneva (Gin). Had Udom'iio Wowk's Sciiikdam Aromatic Schn a its existed in his day, tho splendour of " Chllile Harold," " Tho Corsair," " Sara," and other productions might have been still more intensified.



Buy tho New Wilson, the C&ampicß Sewing Machine; all others in stock.—D. 8. Chambers, "0; Queon-strcet.—(Adyt.)



Dossort on the Table.—Another crowd to-night. Christmas dinner cleared away and dessort in its place at the City Hall FurnishinE Aroadc, Garlick and Cranwell.—(As ytJ