SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

- ArtiC. Owen, brlgantlno, from Lyttelton MaOCTogor, s.s., Johnson, from Whangarei KriemE schooner, Uatlmfst, from Whanga ! Vomis, kotch, Noill, from Opotiki

DEPARTURES.

■ Omaporo, S.S., Allman. for Groymoutli Artfflo, S.S., Norris, for Mercury. Bay fona, 5.8., Amodeo, for Russell Qlenelg, 8.5., Stoplionaon, for Tauranga Marion, schooner. Short, for, Mercury Bay Agnes Donald, schooner, Bradley, for Gisborno

EXPORTS.

Per Marion, for Port Mackay (to bo loaded at Mercury Bay)-55,000 foot timber.

IMPORTS.

Per s.s. Trlumph-5 caaea bicycles, tricycles, and a sociable, 3 cases fancy bruahwnrc, 2 caaea cutlery, 1 case gun fittings, 1 case lamp black,_l case blind furniture 3 cases chandeliers, oi bundles copper and yellow inotiil bolts.— I.X a. Morrln and Co. (Limited)

ExOmaporo: l.GOOlbg fancy biscuits 2,oofllbs fancy confectionory.-H. Hart and Co., City Market.

Per Piako, from London-550 barrels blasting uowder, 300 cases sporting powder (diamond, treble, and Tower-proof assorted), 8 tons cablo chftln, 26 tons fencing wire, 4 tons Lowmoor iron, 15 bundles galvanized sheet iron. 1 ton cotton waste. 20 tons pig Iron, 2(!9 kegs wiro nails 150 kegs whito lead, '44 ket?a white zinc, 60 kegs red lead, 8 casks lamp black, 3 casks hand-made nuts, 28 cases lamp chimneys, 15 bundleßdiggingforks,:i hhdg enamelled hollo ware. 3 hhos tinware, 1 case Bass broomsj^ balo luir lines, 1 case ships' composes. 12 cases French bedsteads, 2 oases hardware, i case brushware, 2 bales twine, 2 oases guns 10 casks fuse, 4 boilors. * cases morticing and boring machine, 1 case ventilating fan for mines, 5 cases carriago axles 60 tons tram chairs for city tramway.—l. and S. Morrin and Co. (Limited).

i • . ■ ivarttma Coastwise.—Olive, from Hikitia, VwSutoSJr; vSSSfta™ Opotiki with 1,300 / posts, 12 bags fungus; Sovereign of tho Seas, . from VVhangarel, with 45 tons coal; Kriemhilda, \ torn Wlmngaroa. with 30,500 foet timber. Outwabds Coastwise. -Sovereign of tho :.Seas and Janet for Whangaroi; OUve, for , Ngungnru. The brigantino Seagull arrived at Port Chalmers from Manukau yosterday. The brigantlne Lapwing oloared at tho Cus toms to-day for Townsville via Thames. • The s.s. Waitakl was floated out of dock this morning. Sho leaves for Whangaroi on Wod nosdoy evening. Tho n«w steamer Keptune. built by Mr R. . Logan, will leave for the Koipara about the end of the proßont week. She is to bo regularly B engaged between HelensvUle and Dargaville. The s.s. To Anau may be expected from Mcl i ' bourne, via Southern ports, about 8 o clock this evening. The Manapouri, from Sydney, will also arrive lato this evening. The brigantlno Daroy Pratt cleared at the Customs to-day forKaipara, whero she will load ' timber for an Australian port. The barque Sunboam proceeds from hero to New.astle. She cleared outwards at tho Cus toms to-day. The Triumph's complement of officers and men numbers 66, made up as f oUows :-Omcers, 29: engineers, firemen, and stokers, 25; stewards. 12. The flremon, twenty-in nnmber, are all Chinamen. • The following vessels have entered outwards at the Customs:—Makea Ariki. schooner, for Rarotonga; Prosperity, brigantinc. for Guam, via Thames; Myrtle, brigantine, for Friendly Islands: Triumph, s.s., for Wellington. The s.s. Macjrregor arrived from Whangarel at 4.50 a.m. to-day. Passengers-Sir Edward : and Lady Glbbs, Mrs McLean. Mr Davis, Messrs Forbes, Caldwell, Scott, Lumsdon. Abor \ cromble, Philips, MoCombio, Harris, Joyce, : Reid, George, fifllander, Watson, Farnall. Ueo. Davey, Davis, Hatchford, and 4 steerage. Cargo -50 sicks gum, 10 sacks fungus. 30 boxes eggs, 10 Jiegs butter, 2 spars and 3 tons sundries.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

. ... DEPARTURES. 1 Takapuna, s.u., Jonos, for Lyttelton i Rotorua, 8.5., Anderson, for tho South I Rowena. S.S., Scott, for Wanganul Hauraki, s.s., Harvey, for Opunako

The steamers Haurakl and Rowena. for 1 Opunake and Wangamil respectively, loft this morning.

The a,a. Rotonia left for Taranaki and South- I crn ports this morning. Passongersr-Major I Smith, Messrs Reid. Rintel, Fox, McKenzio, $ Forrest, Arthur, Yeomans. and la steerago. The-8.8. Takapuna arrived from Southern ports at 1.15 p.m. yesterday. Shei loft Lyttelton on 24th at 915 p.m.; arrived at Wellington on 25th, al 9.30 a.m.; sailing again on same datoat 2.15 p.m.; reached Taranaki at 3 a.m. on 26th. '< leaving again at 4.15 a.m.; arrived off Mamikau ! i at 1.16 p.m., but had to remain outside until 3.15 8.m., when she crossed the bar. Had modorato i S.S.K. winds during the passage. Passengers: —Mr and Mrs Cutfleld, Messrs Austen, Meek, Ctoroble, and two steerage. Tho Takapuna re turned South tliis morning with the following passengers: —Mrs Browne, Mrs Jones. Mrs Tbrry. ltev. Mr Torry, Captain Hutchinson Messrs Clarke, Brown, Baker, Stuart, and 30 ; ateeru;j\

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Gisborne, yesterday. Silled: Te Anau, for Auckland, at 7.30 p.m.

Tauranoa, this day. Arrived: Glenelg, from Auckland, 10.30 a.m,

Wklijnoton, this day. Arrived, 10.30 a.m.: Hauroto, from Sydney. Melbourkk, November 26. Arrived: P. &O. steamship Rome, with the inward mails via Suez and Brinaisi, aatea .London, October ID. ■ . . ,( Russeti., this day. Arriredj tona, from Auckland, 8 a.ia

COMMERCIAL.

Evknimo Star Ofbice, this day. - E. and'A. iBMCfI report that at their sale of | clothing, &c, very few lines were quitted, ow ing to the glutted state of tho market In that commodity.

Ex S.B. BRITISH QUEEN. .We hare just opened up, by above Direct Steamer, a very Choice Assortment of SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Including— TRIMMED BONNETS TBIMMED HATS UNTRIMMED BONNETS AND HATS FEATHERS, FLOWERS HEAD-DRESSES OLD LADIES' DRESS CAPS WIDOWS'CAPS RIBBONS REAL AND IMITATION LACES COLLARETTES MANTLBS And a variety of other Novelties. Dressmaking is now in charge of MISS JACKSON, JVtILNE & C/HOYCE, AUCKLAND. Continuation of cheap drapery & ciothing sale. H. ATKINS Bogs to thank lilh rmmeroua Patrons for the wonderful success of his CHEAP DRAPERY AND CLOTHING SALE, And also to announce that hehos succeeded in securing from the New Purchasers a Lease of his present promises. H. ATKINS Begs also to say that as the WHOLE STOCK : Has been RE-MARKED IN RED, Ha will continue his Sale for a Few Weeks' Longer, and the Whole Stock will still be offered AT HEAVY REDUCTIONS ~: ■ Off the usual price. , ALL NEW GOODS WILL BE SOLD For a short (/me at about WHOLESALE PRICE. JOB STOCKS IV OBESS MATERIALS, JOB STOCK OF ANY DESCRIPTION AT ANY PRICE, CHEAP LINES ARK CONSTANTLYBEI BOUGHT, AND ABE ALL MASKED AT VERY LOW PRICES. H. ATKINS, DRAPES, CLOTHIER, &c. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY J\. (LIMITED), ESTABLISHED 1862, PURVEYORS OF LIGHT, HEAT, AND POWER/ ; !^&^SS"SLiS};MId '?** BM-fltUngg. In-

An Open Wintrb.—Sofar tho prophets have spoken from witliln the robos of true Inspiration. Thoy prognosticated a mild winter, and up to January 1882. tho senson had boon phenomenal. Tho fall snow, comparatively, infinitesimal. This atmospheric condition argues sickness, un less tho system is bolstered by buoli adjuncts as Udolpho Wolkk's Schikdam Akomatic Sciinam-s.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Clobk ab under :-

This Day. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan garoi, Kamo, and Mangapai, pev Macgrogor, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, 28th inst. For Rarotonga, per Makea Arika, at 8 a.m. For Tairua, por Paku. at 9 a.m. For Coromandel, por Coromandol, at 1.30 p.m. For Wellington and Southern Ports, por Triumph, at 5 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Whangarei, Kamo, and Mangapai, por Waitaki, at 5 p.m. Per s.s. Te Anau as follows :— Fov Russell, Kawakawa, Australian Colonies, United Kingdom, via Suoz and Brlndist or Naples, for lotters, &c., specially so prepaid and addressed, at C p.m. For France, Algeria, Aden, Seychelles, Mauritius, Madagascar, &c. (per Fronoli Packet from Sydney), at 5 p.m. For monoy orders, rogistcrod lotters, and newspapers, at 4 p.m. Lato letters for Sydney and Melbourne only at 6.20 p.m. For Thames, por Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Thursday, 2flth Inst. For Thames, por Rotomahana. at 11.30 a.m. For Woiwera, To Kapa, Craigieburn, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. Per Manapouri, as follows:—

For India, China, Japan, Mediterranean Ports and Continent of Kuropo, at 1 p.m. For Glsbomo, Napier, Southern Ports, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom (via Suez and lirindisi, or via Naples, for letters, etc., specially so prepaid and uddroased), at 2 p.m. Monoy Orders for Sonthern Ports and Aus tralian Colonies only at 1 p.m. Late letters till 2.20 p.m. For registered letters and newspnporsati p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotiki, per Glonelg, at 4 p.m.

Tuesday, lltli Docomber. Per Zcalandia, as follows— For* Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 11 a.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 11 a.m. For monoy orders, tho prorlons evening at 4 o'clock. For registered lottors and newspapers, at 10 a.m. Late lotters, bearing an extra fee of blx ponoo in addition to the postage, will bo recoivod by tho Mall Agent on board tho steamer up to tho time of soiling. This mail will be due in London on Sat urday, Jan. 19, 884.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

November 27. 18?3.

Abbott's Opera House—" The Stratogiat," 8 p.m.

Parnell Weslcyan Church Annivorsary—Tea and Public Meeting, G. 30 p.m.

Edon Lodge—Montlily Meeting, Masonic Hall, Karangahape Road, 7.' 0 p.m.

Newmarket Hall—A.O.F., Court Prldo of Nowmarkot, 8 p.m.

Alexandra - strept School - room — Havelock Lodge Entertainment, 7.30 p.m. Now North Road Wcaloyan Sunday-school Soiree, 6.30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

Subscriber.—lf you havo disposed of your property before tho Proporty Tax falls due, of course you cannot be hold liable for it.

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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1883.

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

Events are moving in snch a fashion in Egypt as must greatly strengthen those peculiar people, tho Anglo-Israelites, in their far-fetched and sometimes fantastic theories of the origin and destiny of the British nation. When tho late Egyptian campaign was entered upon, it was plainly asserted by the organs of Anglo-Israelism that tho war would end in England occupy ing " tho gate of her enemies" (to wit, the Suez Canal) as foretold centuries ago of Israel. Even political prophets occupying far different ground from tho Anglo- Israelites ventured the prognostication that annexation cf Egypt would prove to be the necessary outcome of armed inter ference in that country; but the modern prophets and the interpreters of the ancient seers were alike contradicted by the attitude and declared policy of the British Government. Speaking only last September, Lord Hartington alluded to that policy in terms as clear and decided as were employed when the campaign was entered upon. Ha said:—'• We went there with no intention of annexation, mid with no intention of a permanent protectorate. AYe went there to endeavour to restore the authority of the Egyptian 'Government which then existed, and if possible to render assistance in reconstituting that Govern ment, so as to give better guarantees of freedom, of liberty, and of peace to the people there whom that Government ruled. The task which we have undertaken is no light one either for us or for the Government of Egypt. ... I am happy, however, to think that the accounts which we have received from our re sponsible Minister, Sjr Edward Mulct, and the responsible advjser of the Khedive, Sir Evelyn Wood, lead us to believe that the Egyptian Government are making far greater progress in the path of constitutional and departmental reform than the interesting accounts of the correspondents of some news papers would lead us to suppose; and if they are wise the Khedive and his Go vernment will raako good use of the time that lies before them before the British House of Commons again come together to demand an account of the situation, and will be able to show such a .list of reforms accomplished, and guarantees for freedom and order given, as will make it an easy task for us, oven in the opinion of the most timid of our critics, greitly to reduce, if not altogether to remove, the army of occu pation from the soil of Egypt." This was, no doubt, a very rosy view of the subject, the noble lord's wish being father to the thought to which ho gave utterance, and recent developments prove that it was a view not justified by facts. The incipient anarohy in Egypt, which the British occupation checked for a time, is by no means quenched, if, indeed, it is not likely to assume a more dangerous form than before. Hence we learn that the English Government have counter manded tho'withdrawal .oj British trqops, and that a fleet of war-ships has been or derpd fcp tfifi B-e.d Sea. There has been'a series of fl)8Ur rectwnary moyeinents lately in the region ql Muscat, in which British power 1)83 Pesn (njoked to uphold Egyptian rule; and now the astounding victory of the False Prophot of the Soudan may be the means of opening tho wholo oountry to the raids of a conquer ing army. It would be unfair for Britain to leave Egypt to cope with gupji difficulties 'single-handed, and there can be no t|po opinions as tothenecessityforstrengthenlng our forces in Egypt and preparing to resist invaders. It is ridiculously absurd, how ever, to talk of sending ft British army to subdue the Soudan. Supposing the Soudan country were of any value to Britain, and supposing further that she wished to aoqulre it, the tank would be one cf tremendous diffi culty. But the Soudan is for the most part a barren and tropical desert; Britain has no desire for its acquisition, and no inten tion of undertaking the work which, our morning contemporary so lightly proposes for her. In its ultra-Jingoism, the "Herald" has gone a Btep too far in trying to raise a war-cry for the subjugation ol the Soudan. The real ground for anxiety is the defence of Egypt at once from an in vasion by the False Prophet's army, and from disaffection among sympathiserr. with his movement in Egypt itself. It is well known that the prusadeof El Mahdi is a re ligious one, and nothing has a greater power in arousing the- passions of men than the religious sentiment The victory pf those Mahometan .enthusiasts over an army officered by Englishman will gtrengthes the hatred felt by the native Egyptians fpr all things jfaglfeh, »n(J will greatly complicate matters in the eyent of M Jlahdi mating a descent on Egypt. Thus thp present out look points clearly fco the possibility of England having to ijn&iffcake (against all the Intentions and ineljnatfons of the : party npw in power, and of the majority of her peopla} tbo per manent occupation and yirtpl rulership flf that ancient land .which, frojn its position, dominates the most important "gate"to the commerce of i the world. Stranger things than this have happened before and

should the end prove to bo as indicated by present signs, tho prophets and interpreters of prophecy will bo ready to claim credit for foresight and sagacity surpassing that of their fellows.

If the To Aroha retorting has eausod disappointment in Auckland, it has given poneral satisfaction on the yold field. The current opinion all along at To Aroha has boon that tho month's yiold would be about 2,000 ounces gold, and tho return of 857 ounces for fifteen days, without cleaning out the stamper boxes or treating tailings, and including tho poor yield from the Waitoki, winch has now discontinued crushing, has caused a modification of tho provalont expectation only to tho extent of 200 or 300 ounces. Extravagant estimates had no doubt been formed, and thoso were fostored during tho crushing by an irregular treatment ot tho amalgam, but the fact remains that the crushing proves what was unproved before, that Te Aroha roofs are handsomely pay able. This is altogether apart from any disposition to unduly inflate or dopT'OBB stock on the Exchange.

Tho Hon. MrMitchelson, wo understand, loaves Wellington on Wednosday (to-mor row) for tho put-Dose of making a tour of tho South Island, extend ing over a period of three weeks. The object of his visit, wo infor, is to mako himself acquainted with tho various districts and their wants, so as to be bottor able to deal with ques tions coming beforo him as Minister of Public Works.

The adjourned Harbour Board tenders came up for consideration again at the mooting this afternoon on the recommenda tion of the Committee. It was agreed to accept tondors for piles from Messrs Coch rane, Mocklow, Lindsay, and tho Hokianga Sawmill Company. Concorning tho Har bour Office tenders, it was agreed on tho recoinmondation of tho Works Committoo : (1) That Mr Connolly's tender for con crete or brick bo accepted upon his signing tho usual contract bond, and mak ing tho usual cash doposit of 5 por cont. on tho amount of his tendor. (2) That as several alterations havo been mado in tho specification, increasing tho cost of tho buildings £150, and Mr Connolly's tondor is £5,072, tho first prize for design bo awarded to Mr Ross, and tho second prize to Mr Bartloy.

Tho work of discharging tho stoamor Triumph has boon proceeded with today, and a largo amount of Auckland cargo has been landed. Amongst tho cargo yet to bo discharged aro three vory largo boilers for tho Colonial SUgar Company. To got thoso ashore will bo no simple task, if wo may judgo from tho cir cumstance that it took threo days to ship them at London. It is expected that tho Triumph will sail for Wellington on Thurs day morning. From this port she will take a quantity of wool for convoyanco lo London.

A further stop has been taken in connec tion with the carrying out of tho Emily Place Works. Tho Harbour Board this afternoon approved of the arrangement between St. Paul's and the City Council, and referred tho details of the necessary arrangements to tho Legal Committee.

As tho 6 p.m. train was leaving Ellerslio last ovoning, a young lady at tempted to step from a first-class to a second-class carriage Hor foot slipped, and sho would havo inevitably fallon under the wheels of tho moving train had not C.uard Neal boon fortunate enough to soizo her under the arms and so prevent what would most likely have been a fatal accidont. Witnesses of the occurrence 'say that the guard is to bo much commended for his pluck and promptitude

A lengthy meeting of tcmperaneo delegates was hold last ovoning to consider the position in reforonco to the demonstra tion dispute with the Eight Hour Move ment Committee. Motions in favour of withdrawing tho implication for the uso of the Domain ground and of applying for the Surrey Hills Estate wero withdrawn, audit was agreed, on tho motion of Mr Me- Dermott, that in tho event of not gotting tho Domain Cricket Ground on tho 129 th of January, tho Sports Committee bo re quested to draw up a programme of amuse mentsin tho Domain.

Mr G, W. Binnoy will sell by auction on Friday, tho 14th next month, nearly forty wooden houses, stables, etc., for removal, in the Karangahapo Road, Howe-street, etc., oto. This should bo a good opportu nity for purchasing cheap buildings for re moval or materials,

Tho general mooting of tho inombors of the Auckland Institute of Architects was hold last ovoning in the Museum, Princes street, Mr E. Mahoney (President) in tho chair. Mr F. W. Grey (Hon. Sec.) read the minutes of tho last meoting, which wore confirmed. Messrs Alfred Smith and Arnold were elected to membership. Tho discussion on Mr E. Bartley's paper, read at the previous meeting, was postponed owing to tho paucity of members in atten dance. Several complaints having been made respecting tho interpretation and defective working of the city building regu lations, it was resolved "That the Council of the Institute consider the matter, and prepare a programme for discussion at a special meeting to be called for the purpose." The meeting then adjourned.

The recent altercation between Captain Webber, of tho Zealandia, and Harbour master durjng the process of berthing the mail steamer is likely to come more pro minently before tho public in tho form of a prosecution in the Police Court. It will bo remembered that the Harbour - master complained of language used to him by the master of the steamer, while the latter, on the other hand, brought under tho notice of the Board tho undue inter ference of Pilot Burgess, who was on tho wharf. Tho whole trouble was referred for consideration to the Works Committoe, and at a meeting this afternoon a recommenda tion was adopted by the Board as follows: — " That the Harbour-master bo instructed to take proceedings against Captain VYobber, under the provisions of tho Harbour Act, 187S, and tho Harbour Regulations, and that Captain Burgess bo instructed to in form PilfljJßurgess that in future any inter ference on his part except in the dischargo of his duty will bo visitpd with dismissal from the service,"

.At the Police Court to-day (before Messrs F. L. Prime and Dargaville, J,F,'s), seven persons, mala and female were punished for drunkenness. Antonio Gearisco was charged with absenting himself without leave from tho American ship Irene on the 25th inst. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and said he would not go on tho ship again. The captain stated the case, and was will ing to tako the man on board. He expected to sail on Saturday. Ordered to be taken on to tho ship. John Early, a seaman, was charged with damaging a hoarding and lamp, 20s, the property of Patrick Glecson, of Gleeson's Hotel. Ordered to pay the damage and 20a fine, or 14 days' imprisonment. Martin Johnson, a young man, was charged with stealing an overcoat, value £5, the property of Patrick Gleoßon, on the 25th of August; also with stealinga light coat, value 15s, the property of Robert Raulston, on the same day. Prisoner pleaded guilty to both charges. The evidence shewed that tho coats were stolon from tho hotel passage and found in tho possession of. thp prisoner on a boat.' Dotectivq Hughes arrostod the prisoner. Sergeant White said that a number of coats, had re cently been stolen from halls of hotels. Tho prisoner had only just finished a term of imprisonment. The Bench sentenced pri soner to thrpe inontljs' itnprisoriment with hard labour, This was alj the business.

At meetings of the Engineers and Bpot makers Societies last evoning it wasdocided to fall in with the decision of the Demon stration Committee to hold the Eight Hours Demonstration on Anniversary Day (Jan. vary 29th).

The Polk season at the Opera House is drawing to a close, but the public interest in the performances continues unabated. Last night an excellent "house" witnessed the third presentation of " Sam'l o' Posen," a most exciting. and amusing dramatic comedy. There are now but two nights left of the season, and for these attractions of unusual merit aro offered. To-night the side-splittingcoraody of "The Strategist" will bo produced, and is certain to attract a large attendance^ Mrs Polk is announced to sing an Italian valse oomposed expressly for her by Signor Giorza, of Melbourne. To-morrow (Wednesday evening).Mr and Mrs' Polk take a complimentary benefit jjto close fche season, when a monster miscellaneous (!b}}l" is to be presented, embracing the comedy, "Will You Lend Me Five Shillings?" the third act of "An Arabian Nfghj;,'' the lightning calculator, and Millies,. with his " comical puppets, The able comedians npw occupying the Opera Honue have well earned a bumper benefit, and we trust thoy will have over .'fjowjng houses at their farewell perfoi' manjes,

The Band of Hope Union choir will visit the Thames on Friday, December 7tli', to perform the cantata, " The' Resbuq of Harry Gray,"

The proposed Ifobson-strcet Wharf was under consideration at tho meeting of the Harbour Board tins afternoon. A lottcr from the Marine Department said the Colonial Marine Engineer was of opinion that tho proposed wharf is, more properly speaking, n reclamation, and will have tho effect of causing a silting up between it and tho Quoon-stroot Wharf, and in front of the dock. Mr Blackett further recommended that tho retaining walls of piles and timber, being very high (20ft.), should bo made stronger by decreasing tho distanco be tween tho piles. Mr I), 0. McDonald, Harbour Engineer, submitted a report, in which he said tho wharf is to bo constructed of solid and ponnanent materials, and when finally completed will bo similar to the inner end of tho Railway Wharf, Ho con sidored that tho erection of tho pier would not cause a silting up between it and tho Queen-street Wharf, if it wore desired to havo tho piles six feet apart instead of six foot ten inches, tho alteration could bo made. The Board deoided to inform tho Marino Department that it is prepared to accept tho risk of silting, and to request that tho plans bo approved of.

A pleasant exclusion trip to Whangarei in celebration of tho inauguration of tho steamer Waitakl by tho Kamo Colliery Company is announced. Tho steamer loaves Auckland on Wednesday evening. On Thuisday, an excursion will bo made for the benefit of the Whangarci settlors, and a final departure for Auckland will be made on Friday morning. The return faro, 20s, ia cheap enough to draw. Tho steamer Waitaki has now commenced running regu larly to Whangarei. Shois ono of the most handsomely-fitted steamers of her sizo on tho coast, and will doubtless assist in developing tho trade of (ho Whangarei dis trict. Passengers are landed at tho rail way wharf and convoyed into Whangarci at tho Company's oxpenso, tho stcamor faro carrying through to tho township.

Our attention lias been drawn to the fact that tho original story, " La Revanche dun Crime" "(Tho Revengo of a Crime)," by MrC, do L'Eau, which some time ago ran through several numbors of tho Le Nr.o Xi'landait, has been reprintod asa faiUleton by a Limbourg journal, " Lo Courrier do la Menso," but it has not had courtesy enough to acknowledge tho source whonco tho material was drawn, although it givos tho author's nanio. Before coining to New Zealand, Mr de L'Eau resided for a tiir:e at Limbourg, and acquired somo repute as a feuilletonist.

"Wat Roform" complains that ho was dono out of twopenco clmngo at tho Hulensville station.

" MrMcCosh Clark, of Auckland,"says tho "Otago Daily Times," "is a princo amongst mayors, and fortunately ho can afford to bo so. It is not many mayors who would havo shown such gracoful hospitality to distinguished visitors to thoir city as ho showed to Lord and Lady llosebery during tho fow hours thoy stopped in Auckland. Mr Ruddenklau, of Christchurch, is another exceptional mayor. Wealth is not a virtue per s«, but it is a highly desirable quality In a mayor, provided there bo tho will to spend it on behalf of tho city, which is not so easily found. Apropos of mayors, wo wonder whether it is truo, as stated in tho 'Frisco mail nows, that Alderman Hedloy was rejoctod for tho London Lord Mayoralty because ho could not provide a Lady Mayoress, and if so, ought this to bo considered a good and sufliciont reason for his rejection ? Hero wo havo got into tho habit of expecting no moro trom tho Mayor than that ho should preside at tho City Council board and take tho chair at public meetings, but tho Clark- Kuddonklau conception of tho mayor as a social ontertainor has not found many up holders amongst tho tenants of tho civic chair."

Tho annual meoting of St. James's Mutual Improvement Society was held at Kobson's Commercial Rooms last evening j Mr W. J. Napier occupied tho chair. Tho annual re port, which was read by tho Secretary (Mr \V. J. Oeddis), showed that owing to various unfortunate circumstances tho Association had not mado such progress during tho year as could havo boon desired. Tho Univorsity courso of lectures rendered it impossiblo for many inombors to bo present at tho weekly >neoi, ings of tho Association, and, consequently owing to tho meagre attendanco, it was found necessary to hold ths meetings monthly instead of weekly, and eventually they wero abandoned altogether for the ro mainder of tho sossion. The report was adopted. The membors present, while they recognised the fact that the Associa tion was not in a flourishing condition, spoke hopofully of tho future,, and after a lengthy discussion it was re solved to reorganise it on a broader basis, under tho title of tho Auckland Literary Association. Provisional officers wore elected as follows:—Chairman, Mr W. Cooper; Secretary, Mr W. J. Napier; Treasurer, Mr W. Dignan. Committeo: Messrs J. M. Geddis, Napier, W. J. Cioddis, Coopor, Kenderdino, Reid, Dignan, and McManus. It was also agreed to conoludo the present session with a concort, to bo held during the week preceding Christmas. Tho mooting adjourned till February next, when tho Association will bo ro-organised.

Tho funoral of tho Roy. John Warren, Wcsloyan minister, took place yestorday afternoon. The procession started from Hepburn-street at 3 o'clock, followed By a number of mourners and friondx of deceased. A mortuary servico was held in Pitt-street Wesleyan Church. The coffin was ovor spread with chaplots of flowers. The Rev. A. Reid road portions of the funoral sorvice, a hymn wna sung, and tho Rev. J. Bull on gaged in prayer. Tho Rev. J. Wallis de livered an impressivo address, in which he revioivpd the life and native ministry of Mr Warren. Hori To Kuri also spoke in tho Maori tongue, his \yords being interpreted by the Roy. Mr Hammond, of Hokianga. As tho coffin waa borne away to tho hoarse in waiting, Mr A. Wiseman performod on tho organ " Tho Dead March in Saul." The chief mourners woro tho Rev. W. J. Watkin (son-in-law), and Mr Joseph Newman (brother-in-law of tho late Mr Warren), and other near relatives. A large number of Europoan and Maori clergymen, ministers of other denominations, and citizens were presont at tho funeral. Tho Roy. James Wallis read a portion of tho burial servico at tho grave, the Rev. Win, Gittos engaged in prayer, and the asssmblage sang tho hymn, "Givo Mo the Wings of Faith to Rise." The body of tho deceased minister \i as laid near the spot wNero repose tho re mains of tho Revs, John Ilobbs and Schnackenberg, with whom Mr Warren laboured in life.

Tho Shakosporian ontortainment last night by tho members of St. Sepulchre's Mutual Improvement Society and tho Parish Glee Club and choir was quito a suc cess. Tho room was completely idled by an admiring and Shakospero-loving audience. The first performance was scene 2 of the 4th Act of King John. The characters were represented by tho following gontlcmon :— King John, Mr 11. 11. Lusk ;'Pembroke, Mr J. Batgor; Salisbury, Yen. Archdeacon Dudley; Hubort, Mr H. G. S. Smith; Messenger, Mr J. F. Sloman ; Bastard, Mr Gentles ; Peter of Porafret, Mr Spicer. The second part consisted of—Act 1 (scene 2), act 3 (scono 1), and act 5 (scero 1) of the ad mirable comedy, "A Midsummer Night's Droam," in which the following members appeared : — Peter Quince (Prologue), Mr V. E. Rico ; Bottom (Pyramus), Mr Shirley; Flute (Thisbo), Mr Heather ; Snug (Lion), Mr T. Usshor ; 'Starveling (Moonshino), Mr F, Kissling; Snout (Wall), Mr W. H. Cpnnell; Thcsous, Mr J. Batgor ; Demetrius, Mr J. F. Sloman ; Lysander, Mr 11., N. Garland. The several representatives aro entitled to much credit for the correctness of thoir renderings and thoir acquaintance" with their parts, At intervals tho choir several choruses, two young ladies sang a duot, and two gentlemen aontributod four songs. Mr Rice conduoted tho ohoir, and Miss Dickson accompanied thp singorg' on the pianoforte.

To the Editor : Sir,—l beg-to return my slncoro thanks to Dp, Bond, Houso Surgoon at the Hospital, and to tho Lady Superintendent and tho nursos, for thoir oxtrome kindness shown to my daughter during her four months' Biokness.—C. Gallagher, Walroa South. A private temperance hotel has been opened in Harding-street, Auckland, by Mr IS. T. King, who Btates in his advertisement that ho is propared to find flrst-eluss accommodation for pormanont boarders and travellers. Tho new hotel possesses all tho necessary require ments for comfort and convenience!

Persons afflicted with stammering havo probably hoard that thoro is a systom by whioh tho worst cases can usually be cured. Mr Lowell Mason, now residont at Mrs Birmingham's, opposite the Princo of Wales Hotel, Hobson- Btroet, offers his sorvleos to suiTerors from this distressing habit. His terms, no euro no pay, should attract patients.

Parties desirous of obtaining suitable articles for presents should inspcot the new goods just opened by Boylan and Tanfleld be tovo selecting olsewhore.—[Adyt.]

We advise you to Inspect our large stock of carpets—tapestry from 2s fd, and brussels from 4s "d. Immonso variety of furniture for all kinds of rooms roady for delivery at low S rices.—Gariick and Cranwell, furnishing ware ouso, Quoon-stroct, Auckland—[AnvT.]

Alcojiol jo FATUiTY.-The chronic dobauchco feola that ho positively cannot exist without his alcoholic stimulation. To quit drinking or-to continue tho habit brings death all tlio same. Such a man can find in Hop Bitters, properly used, a perfeot panacoa for the drunkard's cure. Bead,

SCINTILLATIONS.

Last two nights of tho Polks,

Annexation Conference at Sydney opens to-morrow.

Sir Georgo Grey is invited to deliver addresses in Melbourne and Sydney on Federation and Annexation.

A inovemont is on foot to erect a statuo to tho momory of the late Lieutenant Wag horn.

120 workmen have been discharged from tho Otago Contral Railway works. ■ Mr George Morgan has been appointed a member of the Fijian Council. Only one prisoner before tho Supreme Court at Napier yesterday, and he was dis charged.

_ Two political associations, for the promo tion of financial reform and tho interests of tho South, are being formed in Dunedin. Canterbury Chamber of Commerce takes* tho initiative in inviting tho other Chambers of tho colony to an annual conference.

Thoso who have tried it confess that a large, healthy mustard plaster worn on tho back contains more heat than a heavy over coat.

In rovongo for the Government turning them out of their chambors, tho Napier Borough Council propose to take action against Government for taking reserves without compensation and having buildings which encroach on the public streets. The Crown Prince of Germany met with an exceedingly good recoption in Madrid, despite the threats of hissing by Re publicans, Over 10,000 acros of bush lurid has boon cleared at the back of tho Waimato Plains during tho past season. Tho soil takes tho grass well, and it is reckoned that it will tnko a bullock to the acre.

It takes a good deal of courage to write out tho announcement—"Gone down into the country to sponge off my father-in law. Bo away all summer." Tho gato-monoy at Otago Agricultural Show on the first day amounted to £280, and on tho socond day to £270. Wm. Thomas, a seaman who was sup posed to havo desortcd fro» the ship Firth of Dornoch, has been found drowned in Lyttelton harbour.

An Ohio farmer who has barbed wiro foncoe says that ho gets one-fourth more work out of his hired man than ho used to when ho furnished a top-rail to sit on. Montague's Fancy Bazaar at Dunedin was entered by burglars on Saturday night last, and a lot of valuables collected in a bag roady for removal ; but tho thieves being alarmed, left the wholo bohind them.

Two foreign seamen, named Olson and Burman, deserted from the barque May Queon at Nolson during Sunday night, and mado for the sliore on a raft. It is not known whether they drowned or reached tho shore in safety. She had been praising her sweetheart, and capped tho climax with, "and thon how soft his hair is." " Yes," said her ill natured brother, ." and what a soft place it grows in."

ANOTHER FIRE AT OTAHUHU.

An uninhabited house of four rooms, for merly bolonging to Mr Owen McGoe, now to Mr Harrold, and situated in a pad dock near Portage Road, was burnt down early this morning. No idea can be givon for tho occurrence, but a general feeling of insecurity prevails tea largo oxtent, as this is tho fourth fire that has taken place, from sonic unaccountable cause, in this district lately.

TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS.

(FROM OUK OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Tb Aroiu, this day. Tim battery roturns for yesterday wore :— Premier, 88ozf, amalgam ; Now Find, 1120z5.; Colonist, 580z5.; Werahiko, GOozs. Total, 326 ozs.

IMMIGRANTS PER TRIUMPH.

All Find Engagements, and Moro Wanted.

Tub wholo of the Auckland immigrants who arrived yesterday by tho steamship Triumph havo already found engagements, and for somo classos, especially for general servants, a great demand still exists. The single girls who wore conveyed to tho Howe-street Home attracted remarkablo competition from ladies desirous of securing their sorvicoe in various capacities. At 10 o'clock Mr O. Mays, Immigration Olficor attended at the Home to receive applications from employers, and, in a vory short space of time, tho wholo of tho siiiglo women, forty in number, were engaged. The single man, who were quar torod at the old Hospital, proved equally fortunate, and, with two exceptions, they found acceptable employment. The mar ried, couples... and families have also disappeared from the care of the Immigra tion Officer, tho demand for farming labourers being apparently very large. It will thus bo seen that within tho space of one day after arrival 200 people have found employment, and tho circum stance speaks volumes for tho presont con dition of tho labour market here. Tho immigrants booked for Southern ports, about 120 in number, remain at tho im migration branches. They will proceed South by the Union Company's steamer Manapouri about noon on Thursday,

THE RAILWAY STATION.

Important Suggestions by tho Harbour Engineer,

A report embodying some important suggestions on. this subjebt has been sub mitted to tho Harbuor Board by Mr D. E. McDonald. Referring to the Government plan, he points out that it shows:—(l) That the station building is to stand end on to Queen-street, and back from the line of street 115 feet. (2) That a large part of the reclamation in to be absorbed in providing tworoadwayseach;4ofeetwide. (3) Thatthe appearance of Custom House-street will be destroyed by its north side being thrown out of lino. (4). That tne old broken line of the Breakwater Road has been obtained. (5) That the subdivision proposed is un sightly, and creates a number of ugly angles and breaks without any advantage whatever to either the General Govern mont, City Council, or Harbour Board. Be lieving that tho whole arrangement is crudo and faulty, ho had prepared and submitted plan B, showing arrange ment and subdivision, which, whilst giving ample space for the Railway (station, places the Harbour Board allotments in a better position, and makes the several streets uniform, and of greater width. Plan B roferrodto shows tho station buildings fronting Queen-street and stand ing back 15 feet, thus giving space for cabs to take up and set down passengers off the street lino. Covered platforms are pro vided at the rear of the Duilding, and pro vision is made for separate lines of rails. A new street, Bailway-street, 120 feet, is created, leading from Customs - street to Quay-street, and the Railway Wharf, and it is proposed to erect oyer a part of this street an iron p,r timber bridge, so as to provide an ou'tliko from Emily Place. A large open space is provided to form an approach to the Railway Wharf; the ad vantage of this will be fully felt with the in creasing traffic to and from this wharf, Qoupled with tho trade of the Frozen Meat/Company. "Customs-streetis widened out and carried in a straight line. Should the arrangement shown on this plan be approved of by the Board. Ho advised that the plan be brought undor the notice of the general Government, and that they be re quosted to instruct their officers to confer with the Harbour Board when proposing works affecting the Board.

Auckland Sharemarket.

November 27. Auckland Tinibor— &i ; sellors, £5 N.Z. Loon and Mercantile — Buyers, £5 15s; sollers. £317s Gd Taupiri Coal—l6s Caledonians-^is Od to 6s Prince imPGrial—Sellers, 21s Premier—Sollors, 7s Now Find—Sellers, 12s JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman,

THE SOUDAN REBELLION.

THE FALSE PROPHET THREATENING

KHARTOUM.

Flight of Inhabitants.

[REUTEIt'S CAUI.KfIKAMS.]

(Received 27th—12.30 p.m.)

Cairo, November 2f>. IntKLLNIKNGE is to hand from Khartoum, a large town of upper Nubia, that El Mahdi, witli a great following, is now in closo proximity to that place, and has stopped all supplies from Eutornio. It is feared that the rebels are about to attack the town, and the population, numbering nearly fifty thousand, aro panic-stricken, hundreds having already fled from their homes.

[.SI'KCIAL TO I'RK.HS ASSOCIATION]

(Recoived Nov. 27, 2 p.m.) Khartoum Completely Invested,

London, Nov. 20,

Tho Arabs report that there is a large army belonging to El Mahdi in close prox imity to Khartoum, and that there are only 2,000 in the city to protect it. All means of retreat from tho town by the land have been closed, and tho river is also menaced. Stops aro being taken to fortify Assouan, a own near the first cataract of tho Nile.

Tho Condition of Egypt.—Effects of tho Soudan Disaster.

0 London, November 24. Tiik evacuation of Cairo by Sir Evelyn Wood's troops lias been postponed.

If El Mahdi advances into Egypt, it is expected that an Anglo-Indian f orco will be brought together to resist him.

It is considered possible that the Porto may demand the Khedive to restore order in the Hoiidan. At prosont Egypt is in an unsafe condi tion beyond the second cataract.

Tho tone of tho French press is jubilant ovor tho disaster in Egypt.

London, November 20.

A force of 2,000 gondarmos, along with 0,000 Bedouins, will shortly proceed to Souakin to assist in quelling the rebellion there.

MINING NEWS

THAMES,

[BY TELKORAFH —OWN COnnESPONDENT.]

Thames, this day. Kuranui Hill.—Complete returns of the late crushing show that 44 tons from No. 9 reef yielded 33ozs. gold ; 1C tens from Kelly's section gays Cozs. ; 30 tons from All Nations produced 2-tozs. Several other patcels were treated, but proved almost worthless. Driving was resumed on No. 9 reef yesterday afternoon.

Moanataiahi. — Tho battery has been chiefly employod during tho month on tributers' and outside parcols, so that tho Company's tonnage so far has been small. Ten head will commence operations this morning on stuff from No. 9 lode, above 132 feet level. Tho reef here is producing quartz of pay able grade, and about 201b. picked stone was secured within the last few days. The leadors worked from the Crown cross-cut have produced 181b. of stone during the week. Tributers Williams and Party have obtained 270z. gold from 281b. picked stone. Queen of Beauty.—A leader about a foot thick has boon intersected in the cross cut towards tho Bird in Hand section at No. 8 level. It is mullocky in appearance, and is underlying in the wrong direction to tho Bird in Hand lodo, though that body must bo close at hand.

New Prince Imperial.—About GOlbs. specimens wero obtained in several small parcols from the eleventh stope on No. 2 lodo. Mariners reef heavily mineralised abovo the eastern drive at No. 4 level, in the vicinity of the break recontly dis-' covered there, and highly promising for gold. Tho general dirt crushed during the past week has been chiefly obtained from this lodo, and haa yiolded below the average. Albuknia.—McLean, tributer, crushed 18 loads for a return of 29ozs. 15dwts.

Waitekauri No 2.—Stevens, tributer, has brought down a parcel of 17ozs. Sdwts. gold.

AN EDUCATIONAL BREEZE IN THE WAIKATO.

[from oub own correspondent.]

Cambridge, this day. As th« legality of last Monday's meeting of the Sohool Committeo, at which resolutions were passed dealing with the re-modelling of tho teaching staff and abolishing cor poral punishmont oa applied to girls, was questioned, a special meeting was held this morning, when the proposition, as adopted at last meeting, was again brought forward and adopted ; but as there were no formal complaints from parents ro ill-treat ment of children before the meeting, a resolution dealing with corporal punishment woe withdrawn. The Chair map stated to the meeting that on risitlng the school playground since last meeting he had been outrageously insulted by teacher Stewart, who called him a "sneak" and "liar;" and, snapping his fingers, informed him he did not care a snuff for him. Several other terms of like eulogistic character were hurled at the head of the Chairman by the master, whose feel ings have beon somewhat ruffled by the action of the Committeo.

SPORTING NEWS.

Te Aroiia Raoes.

[BY TKLKQRAPII.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Te Aroiia, Monday. The Te Aroiia races to-day resulted as follows :—

Hurdle Race of 25 soys., 2 milos.— Chandler (12st), 1 ; Jedwater (lOst 101b), 2 ; Quilp (lOst), 3. Maiden Plate of 20 soys., 1J mile.— Tapouri, 1; Charlie, 2. Goldpields Handicap of 50 soys., 2 miles.—Dewdrop (7st 121b), 1; Robert the Devil (7st), 2 ; Victory (Gst 21b), 3. The weather was clearing till the after noon, when a tremendous downpour of rain fell on the unpropared spectators and saturated them.

Te Aroiia, this day,

The race meeting passed off agreeably with two or three exceptions, which it is ar ranged shall not occur again. The Steeple chase was a great event, won by Chandler, Whalebone second. Dewdrop also won tho Miner's Purse.

A bit of support was accorded Welcome Jack for the Auckland Cup last night, about £500 being written against him at 100's to 10, and to-day 100's to 12 is the best price obtainable. Mr Pilbrow's team are expected to arrive in tho early part of next week,

PONSONBY ROWING CLUB.

Trial Fours Contests.

The second and fourth heats of the Pon sonby Rowing Club's trial fours were rowed off last night. The second heat was between Smith's and Miller's crews. Course from end of Qneen-street Wharf to Shelly Beach. Mr Maxwell acted as starter, and both boats got away together. No advantage was gained by either until off Freeman's Bay, when Smith urged his men on, and by a desperate effort got a slight lead, which he kept, winning by about four lengths. Crews ; —1, —Smith, stroke ; Watson, 3 ; Marks, 2; Lloyd, 1; 2.—Miller, Rtroko; Gowdie, 3; Emery, 2; Culpan, 1. The fourth heat was between Edmonds's and Morpeth's crew, and, after an exciting race, Edmonds's yoke-lino breaking while rounding tho buoy, the race onclod in Edmonds's favour by two lengths, I.— Edmonds, stroke; Stanford,3 ;W. White, 2; R. Wett, bow; 2.— H. D. Morpeth stroke; J. B. Morpeth, 3; Leatham, 2; Coutts, bovy. The final heat between Smith's and Edmonds's qrews will be rowed off this evening.

My Art Union is postponed till next month; date duly advertised. 700 Tickets left. Buy!— Francis J. Shortt—Advt. The largest Cash Trade $n Auckland. New machines ox Ganymedo, Irene, Triumph. —D. S. phambera, '

CABLEGRAMS.

[special to tress association.]

London, November 27. Ocean Race—One of the Racers Disabled.

The yacht Vestal, which was engaged in a race with the ship Northern Monarch, from Plymouth to Queensland, has been disabled. Both left Plymouth on the 24th inst.

Colonial Loans,

London, November 24,

A Capo loan of fivo millions will be placed upon tho market next week through tho Bank of England. . Tho prospects of tho Victorian loan in January next appear to be favourable. Tho New' Zealand Loan conversion scheme, which closes this month, is con sidered a probable success. Mr Gloydell, who has been appointed manager of the London branch of the Com mercial Bank of Adelaide, is arranging to commence operations in the city. Captain Kennedy has issued the pros- Cectus of a small trading company to New uinea. Sir Julius Vogel will combine with Hordcn to work tho railway concessions in Wostern Australia.

M. Do Losseps says that he finds the English merchants demand larger conces sions iv respect to the Suez Canal than he expected.

[REUTERS OAIiLKORAM.]

Tho French in Madagascar. — French Outrage—Fivo British Subjects Killod. London, November 20.

Telegrams have reached hero from Madagascar stating that activo hostilities have ocen resumed by tho French fleet undor Admiral Caliber. VVbhemia, a coast town, has been bombarded by tho French war-ships, the principal buildings being ruined, and a number of persons, among whom wero five Bi-itish subjects, being killed. The attack was carried on witli great severity, and the town was shelled for several hours, a large amount of pro perty owned by neutral natives as well as by Hovas being destroyed. A message to the Press Association gives the following account of tho alfair:—The commander of H.M.S. Dryad reports from Madagascar that the French warships, without giving any notice, bombarded the unfortified town of Wohemia. Five British subjects were amongst those killed in this outrage, and a large amount af property be longing to neutrals was destroyed.

Fighting in Tonquin.—Determined Attack

by the Black Flags.

London, November 20,

Tho Emperor of China has proclaimed Amiam a \ assal State, and also that the seizure by tho French was illegal. He has ordered the defence of Bacninh, the posi tion which the French are about to attack. M. Ferry proposes the appointment of a joint commission to determine and define the neutral zone in Tonquin.

Lojtdon, November 25,

Tho Black Flags attacked the French sloop Carabine off the citadel at Handy Sung, and would have captured her had not the gunboat Lynx come to tho rescue. The loss of the assailants was heavy, and the French lost forty men. The French garrison afterwards embarked iv tho Lynx, to await reinforcements. No Chinese regulars wore engaged in the affair.

Tho Colonies and Annexation. - Lord

Derby's Latest Utterance.

London, November 24,

A special cablo message to the Press As sociation says :—ln his interview with the Agents-General, Lord Derby appeared in disposed to offer any suggestions to guide the Conference, and firmly maintained the positions taken up in his last despatch. He declined to recommend any form of federa tion, but stated that he was prepared to acquiesce in any decision which the colonies might arrive at on the subject. When asked whether he would recognise federal action by the colonies for tho annexation of New Guinea if they would guarantee £10,000 per annum to wards exponscs, ho doclined to make any promiso, but ho created an impression that a protectorate would be established over New Guinea. He expressed doubts as to whether the French Government had any real intention of letting convicts loose on tho Pacific Islands. Sir D. Bell and Mr T. Archer sharply combatted the 'views ex pressed by the Secretary for the Colonies. Tho " Spectator " considers that the Im perial Government should permit the Aus tralian Dominion to determine its own foreign policy, so long as that policy did not involve a European war.

The German Crown Prince in Spain,

Madrid, November 25.

Prince Frederick William, of Germany, who arrived here yesterday on a visit to King Alfonso, will remain in thi3 country for threo weeks.

London Wool Sales,

London, November 24,

The catalogue at to-day's wool auction comprised 9,800 bales. The tone of the market continues firm.

A special cable message to the Press Association says:—"At the wool sales to date, 40,000 bales have been catalogued, and 7,300 withdrawn. Home and foreign buyers are operating freely, and prices are firm. Cross-breds have maintained an ad vance of a halfpenny. Eight thousand bales of the new clip have been passed." New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Report.

London, November 24,

Wool.—Competition is increasing and market is firmer. Home buyers are pur chasing freely. Foreign buyere are not operating with spirit. Up to date 37,000 bales have been sold. Long staple mer ino, scoured, market firmer. Cross-bred has advanced Jd to Id per lb. The sale programme has been curtailed by three days.

AUSTRALIAN.

The Annexation Conference To-morrow.

-Assembling of the Delegates.

Melbourne, November 26.

Tho following delegates to the Annexa tion Conference left here to-nightjjy special train for Sydney:—Representatives for Victoria: The Hon. James' Service, the Hon. Graham Berry, tho Hon. James Kcrferd. South Australia : The Hon. -J. C. Bray, tho Hon. J. W. Downer. Western Australia: The Hon. M. FraSer. Tasmania: The Hon. W. R. Giblin, tho Hon. N. J. Brown. Now Zealand: The Hou. F. Whitakor, the Hon. H. Atkinson. The Illness of Mr Francis. Melbourne, Novembor 26. Tho Hon. James Francis, who has been seriously ill for some days past, and whose condition on Saturday last was considered critical, is now improving va, health. , Escaped French Convjcta. Sydney, Novemher 26. The five French escapees from New Cale donia, coming to Sydney in the schooner which they had seized, suffered greatjpri- Yations on the voyage from Noumea. Two others who started with them died before making land.

TELEGRAMS.

[FROM OUH OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Taui-o, this day,

Tho first drove of sheep for the Auckland Meat Freezing Company, numbering two thousand, passed here yesterday morning. They are from Mr HMop's station, Puke tapu, Hawko's Bay, and are driven by Mi- Bee, who reports bad weather for sheep driving since ho started, but he has not lost any up to date.

Te Aroha, this day,

The concert last night was a remarkable success, over sixty pounds being taken. The net proceeds go to the Catholic Church building fund. A contract has been let to build the church just above tho baths.

Greymouth, this day. A miner named James Mclvor was killed this morning in the Brunner mine.

New Plymouth, this day.

Stanley and Darbyshiro Juvenille Opera Company concluded a successful season here of eight nights last evening, when tho hall was crammed. They leave for Auckland by the Douglas to-morrow.

Wellington, this day, Decision in, the Loughnrat Case.

The Longhurst case has been settled. His Excellency the Governor has in formed Ministers that he has gone fully into the several matters relating to this case, and regrets that he can arrive at no other conclusion than tha,t Longhurst is guilty of the crime of which he wag con victed in April, 1880, and that his release would be a grievous mis-carriage of justice and a serious injury to tho public at large,

SUNDAY SCHOOL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

Tim fourth Industrial Exhibition held under the auspices of tho Auckland Sunday School Union was formally opened at three o'clock this afternoon, in the Voluntetr Drillshed, by Mr J. C. Firth. Through the late arrival of many of the exhi bits, the corps of teachers who had the work of arrangement in hand were keirt busy yesterday under the active super vision of Messrs W. Thome andW Baker (hon. secretaries), and some of them laboured all through the night in order to complete their tasks. This mornine everything was in apple - pie order and the opening took place in the " afternoon under the most favourable ciucumstances. A mere cursory examina tion of the exhibits serves to impress one ■' .with tho excellence of the show. The pre vious years there may have been lamer arrays of articles, but we question whelher this one has ever been excelled for the ' general quality of the goods, They are highly creditable. The classification of tho exhibits and the manner in which all the availablo space has been utilised are very satisfactory. Four stalls extend longitudi nally along the shed and then there are two others ranged by the sides of the walls while a broad avenue running in a straight" line from tho front entrance affords room for two pyramidal stands for pot flowers and plants, a stand for pianos and a largo glass show-case containing the lay figure of a fashionably dressed lady, which is exhibited by Mrs Spain, fore woman at A. 0. Stevenson's, Newton. The thr^e stalls ta the eastern side of the front entrance appear to be principally supplied with exhibits of a miscellaneous character including models of various kinds, drawl ings, fancy work, and curios; while those on '-,'■ the western side are devoted almost exc'.u sively to articles of fancy and plain needle- | work, crocliet, wool-work et ho-.genvs omne, but it must be confeßssed that the show of plain work is woefully disproportioned to that of fancy work. Upon the eastern wall are ranged drawings, kites, paintings, and articles of a similar kind. We have had neither time nor opportunity to make a careful investigation of the innumerable exhibits that compete for notice and lauda tory recognition, but a hasty examination enables us to particularise a few that are entitled to favourable mention. Amongst these there are a crayon drawing by Annie Verrall of the Franklin Road School, an iron yard sink by Harry Exton (Ponsonby Baptist), an ingeniously constructed model of the Golden Crown battery" by James Robertson (New North Road | Wesleyan), a pretty tea-urn, in all the f glitter of burnished tin, by James MeDer« mott (Wellesley-street Baptist), a neat I little tub, made of alternating slabs of * dark and light woods, by John Smyth | (St. James's Presbyterian), a skilfully wrought portrait framo by Phillip Ford (Dovonport Wesleyan) a large model house • with verandhah and balcony (very complete in detail) by David Little (St. James's Presbyterian), another model house on a smaller scale by Edward Dilly (Christian Brethren), and a handsome bedroom suite in miniature by the same clever lad. This | exhibit isreallyoneof thefeaturesof theshow. We have not space to continue further the. ' enumeration of deserving articles, but we shall do so in our next issue. In the mean time the appended list of awards will indicate the most meritorious exhibits :— Pitt-street Wesleyan : 142 exhibits • i 33 certificates.—Clara Ormiston, 13 years! braided cushion ; Isabella Henderson, 11 years, chemise; Alice Nicholson, 10 years ;i chemise; Jessie Sharland, 10 years, stove foot; Leonice E. Martin, 18 years, hanging basket; Honry Holland. 1G years, hand? painted cards; Emma Lawson, 11 years, lace antimacassar; Jane Wiseman, jM § years, muslin pinafore; George Constable, 11 years, pigeon-box; Alex. Wiseman," 18 years, set of architectural drawings; Lilian. Crickson, 16 years, picture, and cork frame * ' Maud Finch, 9 years, pinafore; Amy Col' bourne, 10 years, crochet antimaoassai (speciaicertificate); Alice Reynolds, ISyears, set brackets and mantelpiece drapery; Clara Caulton, 14 years, plush cosy (arrasene); Isabella Eaton, 15 years, nightdress, crewel I apron; Susan Green, 13 years, comb . basket; Kate Davy, 21 years, cuffs and point lace; Ada Blackburne, 18 years,' arrasene and crewel cushion; Margaret Robertson, 15 years, knitted woollen cushion; Philip Marks, 16 years, pottery i collection; LizzieGarrett, 15years, arrasene cushion, crewel smoking-cap, crewel-worked ; apron (extra-certificate); Amy Garrett, 13 B years, wax flowers ; Kate Taylor, 10 years, " wool cloud; Sarah Craig, 19 years, wax I design under shade, G wax eggs, crewel™ work cushion ; Beatrice Baker, 17 years, 2 oil-painted panols ; Anna Constable. 12 years, collar and cuffs and bracelets mada from melon seeds; David Caley, 21 years saddle. . Alexandra-street Primstiyk Metho- ■":' dist :50 exhibits; 12 certificates.—Jane Caird, 15 years, box of fancy articles chemise; Annie Caird, 18 years, box I of fancy articles, chemise; William Jeffrey, 15 years, pair of leather- S work slippers; Frederick Waite, 14 years, rocking-boat, waggon, and wheelbarrows • Nellie Williams, 14 years, outline drawing • Nellie Aley, 13 years, pencil drawings": Alfred Aley, 12 years, fire-screen; Emily Aley, 10 years, pinafore; Charles Goldie, 13 years, four water-colour paintings museum (special certificate). ' ' : Mount Eden- Baptist : 20 exhibits • 4 • certificates.—Fanny Newton, 12 years, anti macassar; John Roberts, 20 years, writing desk ; Amy Yeoman, 11 years, vaee of flowers; Eva Yeoman, 18 years, point lace collar. Pitt-street United Free Methsdbtj ' 40 exhibits; 4 certificates,—Louisa Knight, 12 years, baby's dress; Maggie Ross: 10 years, plain sewing, petticoat; Edward - Hopkins, 1G years, fretwork; Alice Derby. . shire, 15 years, pair of knickerbockers 4mS vest. Waibqa Soutji : 7 exhibits; no certifiV-; cate, Dbvonport Wesleyan: 40 exhibits; 9 V certificates.— Mary Bassett, 8 years, pina fore; Elizabeth White, 10 years, set undor clothing ; •Emily Brown, 15 years, 2 cork 9 frames; Jessie Brown, 11 years, pinafore;'1 Amy Brown, 13 years, pinafore; Gertie, lanneld, 9 years, pinafore; Helen Tanfield» 1G years, shirt; William Francis, 8 years, ; boat; Philip Ford, 15 years, photo, frame. Arch Hill Wesleyan : 6 exhibits; 3 V certificates.— Kate .White, 17 years, child's. 1 dress; .Kate Watson, 13 years, chad's chemiso; Kate Watson, 13 years, silk sofa cushion. Wellesley-street Baptist : 80 exhibits; >; 18 certificates.—Mary Thompson, 12 years, •. pinafore ; Martha Crocker, 13 years, wax I flowers ; Fanny, Davis, 17 years, crayon"" drawing; Louisa Carter, 14 years, crewel work, pinafore; Emily Carter, 12 years,«" pinafore') Charles Carter, 16 years, gold glass writing; Kate Goodwin, 13 yearn, " chemise; Mary Smith, 17 years, chemise j ' Lily Kendordlne, 21 years, Indian inkv^ sketch ; Jessie Matthews, 20 years, ■»#&'■'# flowers j Edward Matthews, 14 years, i: taodol boat; Harry Matthews, 18 years, leather-work bracket; Sydney Brown, 12 years, kaleidoscope; James McDermott, 17 H years, tea urn; Bertie Plummer, 14years, § 12 small straw hats; Mabel Battley, 17 years, cord-worked bracket; George M. , Kerney, 17 years, sofa and two easy chairs ; Charles Crocombe, 19 years, dioptican. ' ;i Grafton Road Wesleyan : 25 exhibits ; 3 certificates.—Emma. Spooner, 11 yeara, covor and lining sunshade; Maggie ■ Spooner, 9$ years, pinafore; Annie Cariy, 18 years, arrasene sofa cushion. Noßm Shoke Presbyterian ; 86 ex hibits ; 6 certificates.—Miss MoLean, anti macassar (crochet cotton); Kate Murchie, 14 years, ciewel-work mantelpiece drape;' Jessie Murchie, 18 years, twq crewel-work brackets; Agnes Baird, 11 years,' pair i woollen stockings; Jarass Logan, 15 years, , , model cutter yacht; Helier Harbutt, 8; years, moss picture frame. Franklin I&>ad Primitive Methodist: / 16 exhibits; 1 certificate.—Annie Ver-\. rail, 13 years, crayon drawing. Thames Baptist: 26. exhibits; S • certificates.—Emily Wilkes, 16 years,"', child's dress; Lela Cropp, shell and bead necklet and bracelets; Emily Brown, 15J years, door-mat. • Cook-street Brethren : 35 exhibits; 8 . certificates.—Edward Dilly, 16 years, model of kouse, cabinet ohest of drawers, S i and bedroom suite of furniture; Mary E. L. Morrison, 5. years, bag; Kate Howden, 12 years, vase of silk flowers; E. Kelly, 8 years, kite ; P; Howden, 9 years, specimens of fretwork; Mary Morrison, 13 years, chair cover; Leslie McDermott, 14 years, 3 pannikins and 1 cake tin; Nellie Richards, . 15 years, dress. St. David's Presbyterian :16 exhibits; . Ccertificates.—Elizabeth Carry, pinafore; Jane Calder, pinafore; Sarah Hawkes, . crewel cushion and crochet counterpane; ', Mary Hanson, two watch pockets and a pincushion; Joseph Corry, 18 years, riding .- ' headstall bridle; Ellen Benton, 9 years, ', •:,'■ pair socks. Ponsonby Wbsletanj 39 exhibits; 12 - certificates.—Elizabeth Parker, 13 years,: i crewel work cushion; Maude Cobley, 7 ■ years, bag for nightdress; Edith Shepherd, ~: 17 years, crewel drapery; Eva Harris, 4f years, match-striker; Nellie Scott, 9 years, .' child's pinafore; Eveline Day, 11 years, girl's pinafore; Edith Beaumont, 11 years/ ,

;HjEAirCKL^Nb EVENING STAR. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER "s&7, 1883.



PORT. CHALMERS QUARRY CO. Awarded Certificate of Merit and Bronze Medal at the Sydney International Exhibition, 1679. : The Proprietors of the above Company have much pleasure in intimating to Architects, Builders, and others that they are now pre pared to supply and deliver the celebrated ' PORT? CHALMERS-STONE at anyplace 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 j with the nature of the Stone, we append the following Report by W. N. Blair, Esq., Member Inst. C.E;, 'Engineer in charge of Middle Island, New Zealand, viz.:— " The Port Chalmers Stone is a true breccia, of a bluish grey colour, and uniform texture. i. it is hard and to.ugn. but dresses easily with the I pick and' fine axe. There Is very little difference fi to cost between it and th« hard English sand i; . atones when worked in Uiia way, "The supply of the Port Chalmers Stene is * practically inexhaustible, and the size of blocks obtainable la only limited by the means of trans portation. ■ - - i . - "In addition to ordinary rubble, the Port Chalmers Stone is admirably suited for street kerbinff, basements of buildings, steps, and massive masonry generally, Indeed, I do no know any Stone in the Colony equal to it for ,'* "TheSfono is believed to bo imperishable; there is no appearance of weathering on the outcrop of the rock, and the oldest buildings are as fresh aa when orootod; even the colour is • well preserved. ... , . . ... ' " Thn Quarries proposed to bo worked by the ■ 'Poxt&iamu. •<* Building and Paving Stone Company ' are "in *'~a most accessible position possible for convenient and cheap working, and they have both railway and water carrlags The foregoing Report shows that the Stone (although so durable) is very easily worked— 1/ qualities seldom found together in blueßtone. As a rule, the expense of dressing the hard kinds ol building stones of New Zealand ren ders their use prohibitory, except for very costly buildings. The object of the Company is to supply their : Stone throughout the Colony at prices much be low those charged for that locally obtained elsewhere. Th'o extent and accessibility of the Quarries, and simplicity of production, enable ■ us to adopt this course. - The Proprietors dosiro to draw the attention of Corporations to the suitability of the Stone for Street Kerbing.lt being sufficiently hard to withstand: wear, while it never becomes glassy and dangerous like basaltic kinds. The Sydney Exhibition Commissioner, in awarding honours for the Company's Stone, made special mention of its adaptability for this purpose. I Beeently the Company's offer to supply tho Stone for the Lyttclton Graving Dock was '•- Accepted, their Stone being "both the best and the cheapest of any offered. Samples on view. Particulars and Price Lists on application to NATHAN HARKER, Sole Agent, Auckland District. '/-, Office: 85, Qucem-strcfit. /"IHEAP AND GOOD CUTLERY. THOMAS SAMUEL, Importer of Cutlery, Has just received a good supply of all kinds of TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, ' •.; "Consisting of Ivory and Bone Table Knives, Pocket Knives, Scissors and Razors, Table Knives and Forks In ' oases, suitable for wedding and complimentary presents; also, Electro-plated Ware, Siberian Forks and Spoons, specially oheap valne, Sider ophron Forks and SpoonH. having the lustre . finish and ring of Sterling Silver. All the above ' goods selling at vory low pricas. > THOMAS SAMUEL, i 108, QTJEKN-STREET, Next to Mr Westpfahl Bootmaker. , TEE. 81-KING POWDER par excellence A lOKIN'B' CRATED, BAKING x\. POWDER-" The Most Economical." In ttaS at Is Bd' ani 2a 60; Special Prlc« Wholesale. ■ , r™ rttHv, ■■;;■. ■• ■ , ■ ' . Address, i ■ i..t ,■„,, I THHi PHARIIACY, QUUBN-STRKKT. ' •' • V ■"



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Remarkably cheap lines IN DRESS MATERIALS, &0., CLOTHING, &c, WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN'S. _ / 500 Yards Plain Cold Lustres, 4Jd. SSd,BJd c A 800 Yards Fancy Dress Goods, 4fd, S.d, 7ld <*S 2000 Yards do, 9d, IOSd, Is .o 2 Fancy Silk Mixed Checks. Is yard £5 30 Fancy Print Shirts, 2s 9d half pneo \1 >, 50 Pairs Net Curtains from 2s 9d pair Z"&< OT White and Unbleached Linen Damasks Tablo Covers, all sizes, from 1 s 6d oaoh ?f3 Largo Assortment Capos, Dolman Capes, 3 o Shawls, and Squares, from Is td, less n 8 than half-price gg 12 Ladies' Silk Jaokots, from 17s 6d, < V worth Double 500 Ploces New Prints, from SJd, Now Plain and Fanoy Satoens Good Assortment New Cashmoros and Nuns Vollings White and Grey Calicoes, Wholesale Price by Piece, not cash Boys'and Youths' Tweed Suits, 12s 6d, groat Boys^and Youths' Molo Trousers, from 4s 3d Men's Tweed Trousers from 5s (Id, Us fid, 7s 6d, 8s 9d Men's, Boys', and Youths' Straw Hats in great varioty Job Lot of Carpets, to bo cleared out Cheap, to make room; Felt Carpet, 44in. wide, Is 61d yard: Tapestry Carpet, 2s Id : Brussels, 3s 6d; Kidderminster, 2s lid; Splondid Assort ment Floorclotlis, from Is 2d yard. Five per cont. Discount on Cash Purchases a over 20s. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE.



"DETIRING FROM BUSINESS I SELLING OFF! SEIJJNG OFF I SELLING OFF I John Jjeck. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FHOM BUSINKSS. HIS WELL-ASSORTED STOCK SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. PREMISES LET. SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF I STOCK MUST BE CLEARED. ALL ACCOUNTS not paid before 3lßt OCTOBER will be handed to his Sellci tor for recovery. ONE MONTH . " AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. npHORNTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE:— "Crown" Flour, in socks, 100's and 60'b "Champion" do. do. do. "Cantab" do. do. do. Sharps Bros Wheat



Note.—Tho s.s. Watpawa will leave Hokitika for Okurito on 11th December, and for Jackson's Hay and intermediate ports on 10th January next. S. I). BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-offlce, Auckland.



One Shilling.—Hay's Fine Art Union (by permission of the General Government), Fifty prizes—valuable Oil Paintings and other ex cellent Pictures. Prizes on view, and inspection invitod at Mr Bailey's, tobacconist, 170, Quoon stroet, where tickets can be obtained; also the booksollera and tobacconists. The drawing will take placo publicly, of which duo notice will be givon, and will bo supervised by a committee chosen by the subscribers at drawing. After handing over tickets, &c, the proprietor takes no part in' the drawing. Winning numbers will be advertised in " Herald," Star, and " Weekly," Committee's voucher will bo open for inspection during delivery of prizes. Remittances in stamps or otherwise (onclssiug extra stamp for postage) will rocoive prompt attention. Fifty prizes, £200 in 1,000 tickets. Address-rW. if. Hay, as above, A subscriber oan nold any number of tickets at;One'Shilling each.—[Advt.l-