SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

——- watvr I™ 3 Evening, 1.7 HIGH WATER iTo-morrow Morning, 1.50 SUNSET.-Tlils Evening. 5.41 SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, 6.8 MOON'S AGE.—Full Moon, 17th, 9.20 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Zealandia, P.M.S.S., Weber, from Sydney Tarawera, s.s., Sinclair, from the South lona, 8.5., Amotleo. from Whangarei Camille, brigantine, Helgeson, from Dunedin Star of .Mersey, brig, from Lyttelton.

DEPARTURES.

Penguin, s.s., Cromarty, for Russell Wellington, s.s., Stephenson, for Tauranga Glenelg, s.s., Crawford, for Russell Stanley, brigantine, Gould, for Kaipara Argyle, s.s.. Norris, for Morcury Bay Zealandia, P.M.S.S., Weber, for San Francisco

IMPORTS.

Per DcPanco—2oo sack potatoes. Per Camille —250 sacks oats, 170 sacks potatoes, 115 bales chaff. Per Star of the Mersey—2sl sacks pota toes, IJ tons cheese.—H. Mitchelson and Co.

Per Defiance—l,37l sacks potatoes, 750 sacks Hour, l, 28 sacks oats.

EXPORTS.

Per Zealandia—276 bags potatoes, 15 boxes gold, 8 sheep.

Inwards Coastwise.—Mercury, from Tairua, with22,sot)fttimber, 1, OJshingles; Zillah, from Thames, with 2S.ooi'ft timber; Start, from Ngunguru. with 20,297 ft timber. Outwards Coastwise.—Zillah. for Thames; Kauri, for Port Charles; Start, for Ngunguru; Mercury, for Tairua. • The barque Ganiiymede, 509 tons, left London for Auckland on July 25, and passed Deal on the following day. The ship Hermione, 1,120 tons, left London for Ihis port on July 13. The ship Piako, 2,000 tons, was expected to leave London for this port on August 10. By the P. Se O. Co.'s Clyde, to leave London on August 1, Mr and Mrs C. Luttie and family were booked for Auckland. By the Mirzapore, to leave London on August 10, Mr and Mrs Dean Pitt were bookid for Auck land. The barque Notero has been purchased by Mr G. S. Jakins, of Auckland, nnd Mr Mooro and Captain Smith, of Lyttelton. She will be placed in tho intercolonial and coastal trade The barquo India is discharging her copra in to tho barquo Glance for conveyance to London. The schooner Opotiki has undergone a gcnoral overhaul at tho hands of Messrs Henderson and Spraggon. The schoonors Golden Isle and Marion havo been docked for caulking, coppering, etc. Tho brig Albert the Good left Sydney for Auckland via Newcustle on August 3<. The tonnago loading on the berth at London on July 19 for Australia and Now Zoaland amounted to 41,295. Messrs Staloy, Radford, and Co. quote rates from London to Auckland: Rough measure ment, 27s ad; fine, 40s; liquids, 60s; weight, 30s; cement, 6s per cask; beer, lOd per doz.; salt, 30s. Tho barquo Akaroa loft Glasgow for Auckland on July 25. Tho barquo Candidate, 765 tons, was loading at London for this port on July 28. A schoonor insido Tiritlri was signalled late this afternoon. She will probably prove to bo the Jane Anderson from Dunedin. There wns no sign of the Doric at the time at which we went lo press. Tho barquo Alcestis now daily expected at Hobart from Melbourne, loading at the former port for Auckland, instead of the Loongana, which has been dispatched for tlie Mauritius. The s.s. lona arrived from Whangarei at 3.30 a.m. to-day. Passengers:—Miss McMillan, Mrs Lamb, Miss Fleet, Messrs P. Gordon, Callan, Scott, Coutts, Rainey, and four steerage. Cargo: 20 sacks gum.

ARRIVAL OF THE ZEALANDIA. Tho P.M.S.S. Company's Zealandia arrived from Sydney at B o'clock this morning. Sinco her last visit to this port great improvements have been effected In saloon accommodation. The wholo of the cabins have been cleaned and painted, tho bedding, &c, has been all renewed, and the sofas havo been covered with satin cre tonne, and in each the cushioned back to the sofa has boon removed, nnd a plain polished cedar back put in its place. All tho lamps and stands, tho rods for tho curtains, &c, havo been electroplated, and have a much neater appearance than the brass articles of tho same kind which formerly did service; and tho gene- Jal result of tho improvements is in tbo highest degree satisfactory. The saloon deserves special mention. In tho painting and decoration of the ceiling white and gold and buff and Ilcsh have been usod to tho best-advantage and tho panels have a very chaste appearance. The whole of tho curtains havo been renewed, new carpets laiddown; a very ilnonowpiano.by Simp son.of New York, has boon added : and tho apart ment as a wholo has been entirely transformed from, what it wns to ono of tho brightest and most attractive saloons to be found in any vessel coming to the port. It was intended to carry out similar improvements to those made in the aaloonin tho second cabin, but time would not admit of It, so that work had to be postponed till tho next visit of tho Zealandia to Sydney. Wo aro indebted to the purser for press parcels, etc., and the following report:— Discharge—Sydney pilot 6th Sept., at 3.00 p.m. Light and variable winds were experienced with heavy beam sea until 9th inst., when a fresh southerly wind with fine weather was met with until tho morning o£ tho 10th inst., when squalls and heavy rain set in until noon; thence to port strong head winds accompanied with rain. Received Auckland pilot on I lth Sep tember at 4.10 a.m., arriving as abovo. Passengers: 11. Brownley and wife ; K. Broad ribb. wife, and child : Miss E. Keep. Miss M. Saddington. J. Hutchison and wife, W. Red mond, J. W. Welsh, J. McLclland, and 8 adults and two children in tho steerage In transit for Honolulu: 2 saloon and 3 stoorage. In transit for San Francisco: 25 adults and 2 children _i saloon, 33 adults and 10 children in stccrago.

DEPARTURE OF THE ZEALANDIA.

The Zealandia rosumed her voyago to San Francisco this afternoon with tho following pas songers from this port:—Mr A. B. Allright, Captain J. R. Savory, Mr R. Dodd, Mrs M. Bennett, Mr R. F. Bennett, Mr W. J. Bennett, Mr D. F. Smith, Mr W. E. Shoridan, Miss Davenport.

ARRIVAL OF THE TARAWERA.

The s.s. Tarawera arrived at the Railway Wharf at '.30 p.m. to-day. Sho left Port Chal mers on Soptember 5, at 5 p.m., and arrived at Lyttelton, September 6, at noon; Wellington, September 8, at 7 a.m.; Napier, Soptember 9, at 11 a.m,; Gisborne, September ro, at 8 a.m.; nnd Auckland as above. Experienced variablo winds and weather on tho coast. Passengers: —Mr and Mrs Grimmer, Mr Wilson, Mr Pat buck, Mr Geo. Plummer, Mr and Mrs Peacock, Mr and Miss Miller, Mr C. E. Nolson, Mr Camp bell, Mr and Mrs Fallon, Miss Schapp, Mr W. J. Fisher, Mr Geo. Anderson, Mr Anderson, Mr George, M.H.R., Mr Mackay, Mrs and Misses Mason, Mr H. Blundell, Captain Roso, Sir Geo. Grey, Hon. T. Henderson, Mr McNicholl, Hon. Williamson, Mr Gibbs, Mr Jonathan Brown, Rev. J. M. Fraser, Mr and Mrs Stain and child, Miss Thomas, Mr and Mrs Jackson, Mr Ross, Mr W. Paisley.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL OF THE HAWEA.

The B.S. Hawea, Captain J. Hansby, left Port Chalmers on the 3rd September, at 1.10 p.m., arrived at Akaroa on tho Ith, Lyttelton at 7.10 p.m., Wellington on the 6th, Picton at 7.35 p.m. on the 7th, Nelson on the Bth, Wellington on ttoo 9th, Taranaki on tho lPth, and Manukau on tho 1 th, at 8.30 a.m. Passengers.—Saloon: Mr Atkinson. Mr anel Mrs G. Walker, Mr E. Walker, Master Walker, Mr and Mrs McLean, Mr Horbert Elliott, Mr Thompson, Mr Nation Mr Atkinson, Mr _cetham, Mr Dymock, Mr Bloomfleld, Mrs Schwartz and Infant, Mr Mahonoy, Mr Young, Mr Allen, Mr Courtayno, Mr Divo, Mr Goodson, Mr Barnard, Mr Pilking ton, Mr Cotter, Mr Armitage, Mr Weston, Mr Henderson and 16 members of tho Auckland Football Team, Captain Hume, Mr Nancarrow, Mr and Mrs Sole, M"r and Mrs Lewis, Mr Lewis, Mr and Mrs Crew, Mr Pro vis, Mr Reid, and 12 stoorage.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day. Arrived: Glenelg, Penguin, and Griffin. The barquo Clifton was towed up to tho Saw mill by the Penguin, to load for Guam. The Penguin sails late this evening. Passen gors—Messrs Goffe, Burrow, Poulson, Fortzer, Martin, anel others. Bluff, this day. Sailed: Manapouri, for the North. Passen gers for Auckland: Mr Organ, Mr and Mrs Manning, Mr Law, Mrs and Master Harrand.

Crushed Again (Gilbert and Sullivan s "Patience") should bo the condition of those who vainly attempt lo rise into public notice by repeated count erleits of the genuine nrticlo known as Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aro matic Schnapps. Tho vile compounds aro dangerous deceptions, because they " wear the livery" of that inimitable invigorant and effective tonic which stands to-day without a rival and without a compeer.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under:— This Day. For Tairua. per Mercury, at 1 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, i'lirua, ".\_Riipu, Whan garoi, and Kamo, per lona, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, 12lh inst. For Hokianga. etc., per Rowena. at 1' a.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 11.30 ii.ni. For Friendly Islands, per Cygnet, at 4.30 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m, Thursday, 13th inst. For Waiwera, Tc Kupa, Croigichurn, \\ urk wortb, etc., per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Gisborne, Napier, Southern ports and Aus tralian Colonies, per Tarawera, at 11 a.m. Saturday, loth inst. For Rarotonga, per Mnkcn Arika, at 1 a.m. NOTE.—Lato letter boxes have now been fitted into the guards' vans on the Auckland Railways, iv which lotlcrs bearing one extra rate of postage as late fee may be posted for conveyance by trains carrying mails. These boxes'will be cleared by postal officers at offices along the railway lines. Care must be taken not to post letters in any van not attached to a train. . . The p.s. Waipawa will, weather permitting, leave Hokitika, on 28th instant, for Okanta, Jackson's liny, and other intermediate ports on the West Cotist of the Middle Island. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-ofllcc, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Seitemder 11, ISS3. Abbott's Opera House—Grand Chess Tourna ment, 8 p.m. Freemasons' Hull, Princes-street — Union Lodge of Mark Master Masons, 7.30 p.m. Union-street Wcsleyan Sunday-school —Tea and Entertainment, 6.30 p.m. Epsom Hall—Literary and Musical Entertain ment, 8 p.m. Ponsonby Cricket Club, Suffolk Hotel, 7.30 Excelsior Cricket Club—Members' Meeting, Mr Wadilingham's, Newton, 7.30 p.m. Young Men's Christian Association—Lecture by Rev. J. S. Hill on Magnetism and Elec tricity, 7.30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

A.B.P.—The bet turns on tho construction to be put upon the term "Auckland would win the majority of matches down South." Wc take it that, if theso wore tho exact terms of tlie wager, Auckland must havo been victorious in two out of the three games thoy hail arranged ta play In ordor to win your hot. If the bet was that Auckland would have the best of the three mutches, you are, of course, entitled to win.

Marriage.

MoVEIGH—IIEALY.—On August 12th, nt St. Benedict's Church. Newton, by the Rev. Father Downey, Henry McVeigh to Ellen Healy, both of Ireland.

Deaths.

SHANNON.—At To Awamulu, on tho llih inst.. William Shannon, late of Auckland ; aged 29 years. Funeral at 3 p.m. on Thursday.

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. 1883.

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

The full budget of Suez mail news to-day excludes leading matter. An interesting letter from our London correspondent will be found in another column.

At tho meeting of tho City Council to bo held on Thursday evening next, Cr. Aickin has given notice that ho will move—" That tho Engineer submit sketch plan and report upon the matter of filling up tho hollow at foot of Grey-street, comer of Cook-street; also as to consent of owners of property affected thereby." This, ns a pre liminary step towards a most important city improvement, will doubtless be agreed to without dissent. Wo have formerly advocated the carrying oat of this work, both as a means of improving the Corpora tion property in the vicinity, and of pro viding an easier outlet from the city to the southward and westward. Additional im portance is given to the project by the pro posal to erect the Town Hall anel city otlices on the site at the junction of Grey anel Queen-streets. This proposal, though all but abandoned, has been again brought to the front by Mr Jagger's acceptance of the Council's oiler for tho Army and Navy Hotel site; and as it is im_K>ssiblo to obtain a finer or more suitablo situation for public buildings, the negotia tion for the purchase will in all probability be concluded at once. Should this be re solved upon, the filling up of the hollow at tho foot of Cook-street, nearly to tho level of Upper Queen-street, becomes a matter al most of necessity, if a building of any archi tectural pretensions is to occupy the splendid site, and is not to be marred by the inqualitics of the ground surrounding it. Tho enhancement of value to the Cor poration land in Grey-street, Market re serve, and Cook-street, would of itself jus tify this work being undertaken, as Cook street would have a much easier gradient than Grey-street, and would bo valu able for business sites. All these consider ations will no doubt be weighed by tho Councillors, as well as any that may be urged against the work, beforo tho question is finally disposed of.

Our London correspondent's letter by tho Suez mail will bo found in another part of this issue. On the fourth page mail matter is contained, anel some interesting items of Australian racing news (including tlie scratching of Martini-Henri) will bo found.

The mail steamer Zealandia whioh loft for San Francisco this afternoon, had on board specie to the value of £150,000, shipped at Sydney, and 15 boxes gold shipped at Auckland valued at £57,756".

The Southern members, who arrived by the Government steamer Hinemoa on Sun day last, were busily engaged doing tho city and its environments yesterday. Several of them, including Messrs Daniell, Joyce, and Duncan, who have not previously visited the Northern capital, wero en chanted with the view of the city from Mount Eden, whilo Mr Shrimski, who was here six years ago, noted with surprise, the immensestrides in the march of progress made in that short space of time. Ho expressed gratification at noticing that Oamaru stone was coining into use in the construction of buildings in our leading thoroughfares. Mr Shrimski, who is accompanied by his wife, intends visiting the Hot Lakes prior to his return to bleak Otago. Tho other members probably return South by tho Hinemoa on Tuesday or Wednesday next.

Sir Geo. Grey, X.C.8., Hon. Williamson, M.L.C,and tho Hon. T.Henderson.M.L.C, arrived from tho South by the Tarawera this afternoon.

The case of Turner v. Adams at the District Court yesterday, wherein £100 damages were claimed in respect of injuries inflicted by a mischievous monkey,was con cluded after we went to press, His Honor resolving judgment. A witness named Bucklcrdc dep«ecl that at the request of the defendant he disposed of tho monkey which assaulted Mrs Stocking child to a gentleman, who took it to Sydney ; while another witness named Dyak swore that he sold defendant's othor two monkeys to Mr Wooclyear, of the Circus. One of them had since died His Honor also reserved judg ment in the case of W. H. Connoll v. Te Hemara Tawhai, an action upon a promis sory note.

The mine manager of the New Prince Imperial telegraphed this morning: —"Got 1 cwt. specimens and picked stono from eighth stope No. 2 section west, No. 5 level.—(Signed) J. S. Coutts.

A telegram from Christchurch states that a s"ample°of Southern Cross petroleum, after being refined, was tested yesterday at the Company's'office with tho most satisfactory results. ' It was pronounced quite cental, if not superior, to the best American oil.

The following obituary notice appears in this morning's " Herald " :—"Hewitt.— At his late residence, the Criterion Hotel, Cambridge, suddenly, on the 9th inst., Mi- Edward Hewitt, in the 53rd year of his age. The funeral will take place this day (Tues day), leaving his late residence at tho hour of 3 p.m. Friends are respentfully invited to attend." The person who inserted this must be awaro of the niise.ief it may lead to, and certainly great annoyance to the party concerned. A telegram received from Cambridge to-day infoums us that the report is utterly false, Mr Hewitt never being in better health than at present.

The Moanataiari mine manager teh graphed yesterday : —"Obtained since report from junction of lead with No. 9 stopes about 401bs picked stone, Good show left, IS inches in length. — (Signed) J. G. Vivian."

Ml- Justice Gillies sat in Chambers this morning, and dealt with four applications. Probate was granted in ro Thomas Biuldl. (deceased), and letters of administifatio„ Were ordered to be issued "in it) Bridget Konealy (deceased), while In l. Ml- Wil liamson v. F. L. Prime and Others, leavo was given to amend the writ and declara tion, defendant having the usual four days within which to plead- The action is of a friendly character intended to elicit from the Court directions as to how certain monoy voted by tho General Government for the plaintiff (widow of Mr John Williamson, formerly Superintendent of Auckland) of which the defendants arc trustees, shall bo invested for her benefit, Mr E. Hesketh moved in the matter of The Leases and Sales of Settled Estates Act, 1805, and of the will of Thomas Beckham (deceased) that the proposed sub division cf roads, etc., as shewn upon a plan filed in tlie Court should be tip proved. The property in question is sulf ated at tho top of Grafton Road, and ar rangements havo been made for cutting it up into building sections. None of the streets as delineated upon the plan were of a greater width than 40ft. . His Honor con sidered that no street within a city should be less than a chain wide, and on that ground he refused the order of approval,

A billiard match for £20 (1,000 up) took place at the Wclleslcy-strcet saloon last night between Mr W. Lyons anel Mr A, Aylett. The former conceded his opponent 300 points, and won by 250. A return match takes place at the Nevada Hotel room this evening, when Lyons will give Aylett 400 points in a 1,000.

Mr Robson, of the Commercial Dining Rooms, informs us that tho unfortunate man who fell through the verandah last evening was not at all employed by him.

Mr Justice Cillics believes in wide streets. In Chambers this morning he refused to tip prove a plan showing the proposed sub division of the lato Judge Beck ham's pro perty in Grafton Road because the streets delineated upon it wore only -10 feet wide. The plans of the Pukekohe and Mattku Cheese and Bacon Factory have been pre pared by MrW. R. Wright, of tho Mauku. Tho designs nro for commodious wooden buildings on concrete foundations, with manager's houso and piggeries. By adver tisement in another column tenders arc called for tho erection of tho factory. Mr Horace Walpolo, manager of the factory, will attend at Mr Patterson's ollico, Scherff. Buildings, where the plans are deposited, at the hours appointed, to afford all information required by intending tenders, and may also bo consulted at his house, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell. The directors desire to place a few shares in Auckland, and as the enterprise is a most promising one, anel the tonus on which tho shares may bo taken up are easy, the Com pany is well worthy the attention of intciiel ing investors, and specially by those who wish to advance the agricultural and pasto ral interests of Auckland. A man named James Pony, while work ing in the Lu.. near Holensville yesterday, met with a serious accident. A heavy log rolled over him and broke his thigh. Several of his companions assisted him to Helensville, and from thenco brought him to town by train, nrrivihg hero this morn ing. Perry is now under medical care at tho Hospital. A correspondent states that the plans selected for the Forresters' Hall wero those of Wm. M. Henderson, youngest son of Mr Matthew llcndcison, architect, Victoria street. Tho " Trial of John Barleycorn," at tho Sir HcnryHavclock,Lodgo Room last night, was quite nsuccess. The room was crowded to excess. The several characters were well represented ; tho judge, the Crown prose cutor, council, policeman, witnesses, and Mrs Wocmaker, the bouncing hostess, gaily dressed in (laming colours. The perfor mance created much fun, iho text, was improved, which was a gooel set-off to the dry-as-dust details of the drama of other years. The concert which followed included several creditable songs by Miss Harris, Messrs Marson, Trcmain, and Master Adams, all of which were encored. Mr Turley gave a comic recitation, "The" Coffee is Not Strong," in good stylo. Miss Trcmain played a pianoforte selection with much effect. A vote of thanks to the persons and singers was unanimously carried, on the motion of tho Roy. W. S. Potter.

Mrs t'owie has received tho letter of " Utilitarian." Some of the ladies of A nek. land will gladly assist in establishing a Ladies' Work Association in Auckland, as they feel it is needed. Mrs Gowic would be glad to see " Utilitarian," if sho could call any morning between 10 and 12 o'clock. If " Utilitarian " is unable to come, perhaps she may have some papers about the Ladies' Work Association in .Melbourne that she could let us see to hell) us in form ing a similar association. Mrs Cowie would be happy to call upon " Utilitarian " if sho is unable to leave her house, and would send her address. — Bishops Court, September 11, 18S3.

To the Editor: Sir,—Re chess tourna ment, tho pageant of last evening was one of the finest I havo ever seen in my life— really a grand sight, and ono that it should be in the reach of everyone to see. Would it not bo possible to get the perforinots to give one performance, say on Saturday night, at the million prices—3s, 2s, and Is ? I am sure the houso would be packed from floor to ceiling, as theso prices would enable most of us to take our families with us. Kindly do what you can to use your influence in this direction, and oblige one of you Si'iiscriiikes.

An interesting programme was given last evening in St. .Matthew's School-room by the members of Debating anil Literary Society, Roy. Wm. Tebbs, M.A., in the chair. The programme included pianoforte selections by Mrs Tebbs and Misses Jen nings and Hooper. Songs were contributed by Mrs Morrin, Misses Coster, Morrin, Tapper, and Wright ; readings by Messrs Burtt, Nichol, and" Shortt ; a recitation by Mr Barry, and pianoforte duct by Mrs Tebbs and Mrs Morrin. At tho closo of the entertainment tho Chairman announced a debate on tho " Morality of Sweepstakes" to tako place on the 24th inst., Mr Shortt in the affirmative, and Mr Barry in (he negative.

The bi-weekly drill of tho Hobson Corps took placo in the largo hall at the corner of Pitt and Wellington-streets last evening. There wns a first-rate attendance. After somo smart company drill, Sub-Lieut. Flynn explained the principles of skirmish ing, and put the corps through extend ing company drill, closing by half com panies, advancing and retiring, after which Bugler Walsh sounded tho several skirmish ing calls in good style, each call being ex plained by tho instructor. On Friday next, if the weather is favourable, it is intended to have outdoor drill. It is very evident the Hobsons do not intend to bo second to any other company in Aucklond as far as their drill is concerned.

A well-attended meeting of the St. Sepul chre's Mutual Improvement Society was held last evening, Archdeacon Dudley in the chair. Addresses occupying half-nn hour each wore given by members, and wore specially interesting to young men. Mr Cherry spoke on " America anel her Institu tions," commenting chiefly upon the events connected with American history during the half century, forming quite an instruc tive summary. Mr Nowell Phillips followed with an address on "Franco, ami her present position, policy, and attitude to wards other nations." Mr Gamble gave an amusing sketch of "Ireland—her rise, internal divisions, and troubles," with graphic descriptions of a "wake" and a "faction fight," and glances at the poetic superstitions.

Feels Young Again.—" My mother was afllicleel a long time with neuralgia rind a dull, heavy, inactive condition of tho whole system, headache, nervous prostration, and wns almost helpless. No physicians or medicines did her any good. Three monllis ago she began to use Hop Bitters, with such good effect that she socms and feels young again, allliougli over seventy years old.—A. Lady in R.I. Look up.

NEW STEAMER FOR AUCKLAND.

Among the passengers by the Zealandia, which left for San Francisco to-day, is Captain Savory, late master of the schooner Energy, who goes home to superintend the construction of a new steamer, intended to run with coal between Greymouth and this port. She will be an iron vessel to register about. 600 tons. She will be about tho same length as the Omapere, but with about tho same beam and less depth of hold. The total cost is estimated at about £10,000. The new steamer will be an addition to the present extensive ilcet owned by Messrs Stone Bros., of Auckland, on behalf of which firm Captain Savory lias undertaken to superintend the building of the vessel, and also to bring her out,

ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES.

[-FROM OUR OWN COII-ESI'ONIiENT.] London, July 27. Death of Judgo Manning. Ai'TEli a long and agonising lllnoss, borne with indomitable pluck and Stoic patience', Judgo Manning passed quietly away into tho "great unknown" at sunset on the 25th inst. For some weeks past the sick man's spirit has hovered on tho borderland between lifo nnd death,often approaching so near to " other worlds than ours " that the kindly nurso hits wondered whether she ought not to draw a sheet over tho placid face, and, summoning the doctors, pro claim the weary struggle o'er. Hour after hour the brave old Judgo would lie speechless and seemingly unconscious; then all of a sudden the tired eyes would unclose and a few' words, full of 'intelligence, be addressed to the astonished bystander, At such times Mr Manning showed all his old intellec tuality ; in fact, it may almost be said that his mind retained its pristine vigour up to the very last. As usual in such casef, when the end did come it came rathor suddenly. Directly collapse set in, Lord Pembroke, Mr Alex. Webster, Mr Hugh Carleton, and Mr Mcc (the London ngont of Messrs Jack son and Russell, solicitors, Auckland) were telegraphed for, but ere they could arrive all was over. The Superintendent of the Fitzroy Square Institution (herself a Now Zealand lady) stood at the bedside whilst the spirit passed away, and seems to think ho never lost consciousness. For tho last week tlie deceased suffered scarcely at all, but the agonising torment ho endured with Spartan fortitude between December and Juno neither tongue nor pen could describe. Judge Manning died of cancel" of the jaw. His case wns hopeless when he left New Zealand, and ho must have been a better Christian than most of us if he forgave the medical men who, with selfish • cruelty, deliberately doomed him to end his long and useful lifo at an English sanatorium, and tilnongst strangers, In making f his observation, Ido not wish it to be supposed Mr Maiming did not re ceive every attention at Fitzroy Septare. On the contrary, he was from first to last nursed with uiiCiLasing caro and .kindliness. Throughout his long illness, Lord and Lady Pembroke, Sir Dillon Bell, Mr Webster, Mr Carleton, Bishop Abraham, Captain Ashby, Lady Selwyn, and Lady Martin, visited him frequently, and the English notabilities (mostly strangers to the sick man) who called to inquire or leavo cards, wero simply legion. Judge Manning will not be buried here. In accordance with his wishes, the remains are to be sent to New Zealand, and will lie in the: soil of tho colony ho worked for and loved so well. Sir F. D. Bell, on behalf of the Government, is making all ar rangements. Another Mutton Cargo.- Arrival of tho s.s. British Quoon. The New Zealand Shipping Company's B.S.British Queen (Captain Nowell) arrived at tho Docks with a number of passengers and a large cargo of meat on tho 18th of July, after a smart run home of only 4G days, including stoppages. Tho British : Queen left Port Lyttelton on May 31st, and rounded Cape Horn on June 17th. Sho coaled at Rio on Juno 25th, crossed tlie equator on tho 3rd of July, coaled again at' St Vincent on the 7th July, and entered Plymouth Sound on the 17th of July. Tho exact steaming time was only 42 days. Tho passengers arrived, as per usual, in ruelo health and well satisfied with their voyago, which seems to have been calm, fine, and uneventful almost all the way.

The British Queen's cargo, consisting of 5,1 SS carcases of frozen mutton and 52 quarters of beef, is in prime condition, and tho game, poultry, butter, fish, and milk used in the saloon on the passage were ns fresh and good as if eaten in Christchurch. Hitherto, you know, tho frozen milk has been a failure, but aboard tlie British Queen the liquid turned out all right. Tho secret seems to lio in thawing the milk in small quantities, ami not by the wholo chiirnfiil, as heretofore. They say that when only about n quart is thawed at a time it in variably proves sweet anel good. Tho engines in use aboard tho British Queen are tho same ns the ones on the British Kin;;, viz., Ilaslam's dry air refri gerators. 1 not ice, however, that the aver age: length of timo thety were kept working on board the British ( ( )iiceii was niiinli greater thiin on the British King, ant! that the temperature of the freezing chambers during the voyage of the former was uni formly lower than that of any vessel that has up tonow brought over frozen meat. Tho average working time of tho British Queen's engines was IS hours out of tho 24, the longest day's work done being 17 hours,and the shortest 9. Tho average temperature of the chamboss throughout the voyage was 7 degrees below zero, and they never roso to moro than 15 decrees above zero, or sunk lower than 24 below zero. The following table (compiled from my note-book on the frozen meat ships) may bo of interest :■ —

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The inferenco to bo derived from the abovo is clearly that the lower the temperature of the freezing chambers can bo kept, the better the meat will turn out. I was for some time undor tho delusion that tho longer tho freezing engines worked the greater became tho expenditure of coal, and that, t-oroforo, it was desirable for economy's sake to keep them going as short a time as possible. This, of course, is so on board a sailing ship, but the British Queen anel Fenstan ton work their freezing engines with the surplus steam from their own boilers, as this would bo blown off, other wise it costs no moro to retain tho chambers at 7" below zero than at 26" above. In order to ascertain beyond doubt whether the meat per British Queen had really boon improved by the lower tempera ture of the chambers, 1 made most careful inquiries at every placo I could think of, and have elicited some rather important facts. It seems a number of carcases by the British King (not the Queen mind) ivcnt bud. The fact was not found out till the third day (or rather night) of unloading, and, as the carcases were sent quietly away in the darkness, the secret never leaked out. Tho consignees attributed this fiasco to the fuel of tho sheep huvii.g been frozen too sow lifter Iriiiing, or in other words, whilst vet' warm. They now, however, know this i.le.'i was wrong. Tho Queen's carcase.-; »vui- prepared by'exactly thosamo persons as tho King's, and yet they are' every way first-class; in fact, tho nicest looking mutton wo have yet had ovor,

The retail butchers are specially pleased Vrith the Queen's consignment, though they havo to pay from 7d to 7Jd wholesale, which is really a penny nioro than was asked for the British King's lot, and is the highest average achieved so far by any of the New Zealand meat ships, This good sale seems the more satisfactory because tho British Queen did not arrive at an op portune moment; in fact, on the same day, and alnlost at the same hour, the s.s. Lust tania landed—l don't know how many thousand carcases of Australian mutton. Mention of the Australian mutton re minds mo to do my duty, nnd once again warn New Zealand shippers that thoir wares Buffer materially through being mixed up with the produco of other colonies. Mrs Housekeeper cannot understand why buy ing "colonial mutton" (as it is usually called) is such a lottery. One day the meat is excellent, the noxt almost uneatable, the fact, of course, being that tho good joint is prime New Zealand, and the othor indiffer ent Australian, Fitters in Leadenhnll Market sell nothing but New Zealand mutton, and their meat always gives satis faction.

The beef per British Queen Is the same'as tho Lady Jocelyn's, not at all good. It seems to be a sine qua iibn that meat to freeze Well must be fat. None of the retail butchers who vend colonial, mutton will touch the beef. They say there appears to be nothing specially wrong about it, but the appearance is so unpleasant that cus tomers don't like to risk purchasing. The British Queen's beef sold wholesale at Od pel" lb, Which is a fair price considering that English does not fetch more than Shd. A Luckless Legatee and an Imaginative Mothor. I lmve just heard a most extraordinary story, which it will bo impossible to inves tigate fully this mail, but which I shall send full particulars of via 'Frisco. On Tuesday last a man named Lovegrovo called on Messrs W. Ashby and Co., the New Zealand agents, for advice. He says he is a farmer from Hamilton (Waikato), and that ho came home in response to on advertisement in tho Auckland Star, which averred that he was the heir to the Der wentwdter estates, and hud only to prove his identity in England in order to be placed in immediate possession of about £100,000. With what exultation the man sold up his comfortable homestead, and took jiassages {amidst heartiest good wishes) for the Old Country, I daresay tho Hamilton folks could tell. His joy, howover, was short-lived. The whole thing is a hoax. It seems Love grove's mamma pinod to sco her offspring, and in order to tempt him to come home she boldly adopted the expediont of sending bogus advertisements to tlie Star. Lov'o grove is now ruined and jiennilcss, his estim able mother's purse being by no means equal to her maternal yearnings. Love grove vows vengeance against the Star, but of courso that is nonsense. I have only heard the bare outline of the story, and shall know more presently. Visit of Tawhiao. Something (I'm sure I don't know what, unless it bo the advent of the " gigantic gooseberry" season) has set the papers off discussing the probabilities and possibil ities of a visit from the Maori chief Tawhiao. I said my little say on this sub ject some months ago, but since the affair has again come on the tapis I would once more urge that if tho thing is done at all it should be done decently and well. Nothing could injure tho colony more than for Tawhiao to arrive as Taiwhanga and company did, penniless and without proper introductions. Tho idea should bo rather to impress English folks with tho savage greatness of tho race whom you colonists, after struggling with for so long, have at length won over to civilisation. I would suggest: (1) That the King bo accompanied by five or six of the most notable chiefs anil a well-known native interpreter, such ns Mr Mackay or Mr Mnir. (2) Tha tample funds bo raised either by the Maoris themselves or by public sub scription to defray the expenses of the mis sion, which should bo entirely independent' of "broken-kneed" charities of tho Abori gines Protection Society class. (3) That tho mission's stay in England should not exceed six woeks, and that some Anglo- Colonial gentleman of position should be requested to undertake tho management of the sight-seeing engagements, provincial tour, etc. (4) That the sight-seeing should be- arranged mainly with a view to impres sing the Maoris with the wealth, power, and immense population of England. Somo great, national fete, such as tho Brighton i Review or the Derby, or tho Eton and Har row match, should form a prominent feature t iof tho programme. In fact, tho mission ought to bo timed to arrive about the third : week in May. Tho following paragraph, extracted from the "St. James's tiazctto" of the 23rd inst,, evidences the present tone of feeling re lative to tho projected visit tolerably accurately. Tho writer says :—" A visitor as interesting in his way as Cetewayo may shortly be expected in England. The Maori chief 'lawhiao is, according to the New Zealand papors, busy collecting money sufficient to defray the expense of an expe dition to this country and homo again. Tawhiao's intended visit is not for purposes of pleasure only, lie has on eye to business also, lie has, it is stated, heard that Cete wayo was favoured with an interview with tho authorities at Downing-stroet, that ho was, moreover, received by tho Queen, and was seuit back in great state loadexl with valuable presents nnd with the words 'King ol the Zulus' marked upon his trunks. Tawhiao feels confident that hiH ex . pedition to England will bo attended with like gratifying results. Anel it must be admitted that he has somo ground for his expectations. Thoro is no reason why one interesting barbarian should not bo treated with ns much consideration as another. Provided tho barbarians havo tho good sense not to over-do It, anel to let a reason able timo elapse between their visits, they will preserve their originality, and may, by good management, obtain nearly all they dosire."

At tho International Conference to bo hold at Amsterdam in Soptember noxt, Mr Fredk. Young will open ono of the six questions on colonial subjects. Tho sub ject will be " Political Relations of Mother Countries and Colonies." Mr Young is Hon. Sec. of tho Royal Colonial Institute. Miss Alice Sydney Burnett, tho Aus tralian pianiste, gavo a successful recital beforo a largo auelionco at the Princes Hall last weok. Miss Burnett is said to excel in all productions of Thalberg's school. Personal Notes. Mr Forstcr, the late Chief Secretary for Ireland, is taking a great interest in all ' Colonial affairs. It has been authoritatively announced that he will either be Secretary of Stato for the Colonies in the noxt Liberal administration, or take Lord Dorby's place in evont of the latter being called upon to accept a moro important portfolio during the present Parliament. Mr Forstor goes on a tour in Canada next month, and,should there bo no winter session, may oven pene trate ns far ns Australia and Now Zealand.

Mr James Dcwhurst, the well-known actor, has arrived safely from tho anti podes, and is organising a tour in tho Eng lish provinces. Unfortunately, the clays of tho legitimatedrama aro over,nnd Dowhiirsk does not draw large audiences. Sir Arthur Gordon and Mr Gladstone are intimate friends, and may often bo seen walking down Whitehall together. Sir Arthur and the Premier stood "sponsors" to Lord and Lady Aberdeen's infant son at St. Margaret's Church last week. Mr G. W. llusden is at present staying at a country houso in tho South, hard at work on a revised and cheaper edition of the "History of New Zealand." Ho "pooh poohs " tho idea of cithor Mr Bryce or any other of your politicians hauling him ovor the coals for libel, and glories in having exposed to tho English-reading public " the infamios of Pnrihaka." Sir Arthur Gordon, I understand, cordially endorses Mr Rusdon's views ro tho treatment of the Maoris by Europeans, and recommends tho " History " every where as a standard work on the colony. In the House of Commons the other night, Sir H. Holland was informed by the Under- Secretary for the Colonies that steps wero boing taken by to regulate the labour traffic in tho Pacific, and that tho report of tho Committee appointed to decido the duties of the High Commissioner would be forth with laid before Parliament. I suppose you have heard that Mrs Lang try's tour through Australia and Now Zoa land is finally settled upon, and that tho "Jersey Lily" will leave San Franciso for Auckland, N.Z., under the management of Mr Charles A. Mendum, early in January next. The terms are said to be something fabulous, and whether any of your impre sarios will be able to have what Mendum (for his own sake) must ask is, I think, doubtful. William Horace Lingard has been en deavouring to smooth over his wife's fiasco in London by "drawing the long bow " a bit. He told a New York interviewer on June 25th that the "Rank and Riches" collapse was more than made up by Miss Lingard- splendid success at Brighton in "Broken to Harness." Unfortunately, at the time he spoke "'Broken to Harness" had not even been produced, the opening night being put oll'to the 30th inst. Lingard also said tlie AlhambraTheatre (which does'nt even exist now) had been offered to him for his wifo, but that he thought it too

largo for their purposes. Horace finally wound up by declaring Miss. Lingard had refused £200 a week to play " Fedora " at tho Haymarket., "After this," observes the " Referee," commenting on tho story, " Lingfird must bo credited with a pretty lively imagination," MrT, Spencer Lawry, M.B. at Auckland, N.Z., has been made a fellow of tho Royal College of Surgeons. The new Archbishop of Canterbury is an ardent advocate of emigration, which he seems to consider a panacea for all ills arising out of over-population and inipc cuniousnoss. Unlike most folks, however, Ilis Grace docs not praise up Canada and the United States, but advises intending emigrants to try the Australian, " where (ho observeel the other day, addressing a meeting), "I venture to say, all honest men and hard workers can earn something more than a crust." Mrs Benson also joins her husband in advocating the claims of Aus tralia.

Mr Walter Bentley, an actor who I fancy is well-known in New Zealand, has been engaged to play the principal part in "The Silver King" during the tour of that piece iii the States. Miss Genevieve Ward and Mr W. 11. Vernon will pay farewell visits,to some, of the principal provincial cities in England and Scotland prior to starting on their an tipodean tour. They do not now expect to sail foi- Melbourne till late in November. .

Nothing lias yet been permanently settled about the proposed visit of Irving, to Aus tralia. Tho Lyceum Company will cer tainly break up at San Francisco, as no antipodean impresario has offered suffi ciently good terms to make it possible to take on such a mammoth company of "stars;" further, Irving himself, however, may very likely jump at the idea of a few weeks' rest at sea and return Home via Aus tralia and New Zealand. In this case, how ever, he, would travel alone, and stopping only a night or two at each of the principal towns', play with the local companies. According to the " Atlienteum," Sir Arthur Gordon has yet another rap-over the-knuekles in, store for the European inhabitants of Fiji. Your literary contem porary announces that His Excellency has collected a quantity of fnaterials regarding the habits, folk lore, &o'„ of the Islanders, 11 nd will shortly publish a valuablo book on the subject. The Colonial Institute is offering prizes of £20, £15, £10, and £5 respectively for the four best essays on " The Australasian Colonies—their History and Present Posi tion, Geographical, Political, and Com mercial," The competition for the first prizo is open to members of any University in the United Kingdom, who have not been so for more than three years, whilst tho other prizes aro intended for pupils (either sex) of any school in the United Kingdom. What the precise object of the competition can be, I don't know, unless it is to rouse the rising generation into taking an interest in colonisation.

NEWS OF THE FORTNIGHT.

[UY OUR OWN CORRESI'ONDENT.] London, July 27. Tho Dog Days in London. The dog clays (infinitely more trying in London than anywhere else) aro upon us, i and that fortunate section of tlie grand city's population known as "society" are packing up their trunks and fleeing from the heat, tho dust, and tho unceasing roar .of the streets, not by ones and twos only, but in battalions. On Monday next the Prince and Princess of Wales quit Marl -1 borough House for the sea-breezes of Cowes, - and with their departure tho dying season of lSe'3 will finally retire. The odd millions of people left in town to make the best of life havo not much excitement to stir their blood at this time of the year. When Par liament rises the newspapers frequently find themselves driven to the direst ex tremities in order to procure "copy," for somehow it happens that neither ship wrecks, nor railway accidents, nor col liery explosions, nor sensational murders ever eventuate in August. This summer things seem likely to bo oxcoptionaily dull. Even now there is precious littlo to write about; indeed, I feci sure that both tho Press and tho public would be exceedingly obliged to Mr Bradlaugh if ho would givo us all a billet by carrying out his threat of attempting to forcibly obtain pos session of his seat in tho Houso of Commons. I don't suppose many, or indeed any, of your readers wero 'likely to be pecuniarily interested in tho new Suez canal. Here, however, thero was a tremendous stir about it, more especially in mercantile and shipowning circles. Tho general opinion, of course, was that tho terms proposed on behalf of England were absurdly inadequate, and everybody is glad that tho Government havo had sense to drop tho project. Tho Carey Family.—Woro thoy Passen gers by tho S.S. Orlont 1 There can, I think, be no doubt what ever that the much-respected Carey family are at the presont moment on board the s.s. Orient, outward bound for either Adolaido, Melbourno, or Sydney. Accord ing to an Irish Nationalist paper, it seems the Cnroys were met in tho neighbourhood of tho South-West India Docks the after noon before the Orient sailed. Moreover, the detectives in charge of tho family ro nppearcd in Dublin within 24 hours of tho steamer's clearing Plymouth. Tho proba bilities as to their destination are eagerly discussed in Anglo-Colonial society, the general opinion appearing to bo that they will niako cither for Queensland or New Zealand. I understand the detectives who accompanied tho excellent James about London laugh nt the idea of his long keeping ttio secret of his iden tity. Ho talks incessantly, chattering the silliest nonsenso ro Irish affairs, and not seeming to understand why any one should despise or hate him. Amusing incidents aro related concerning tho doings of other members of tho family on the way to London. Mrs Carey, who has aged considerably sinco tho arrest of hor husband, has becomo ad dicted to drink. Tho two oldest boys, aged respectively fifteen and sixteen, were difficult to manngo. For instance, while one of tho officers was getting tickots at tho North Wall, thoy ran oft', and ho found thorn, after a long search, in a public houso smoking cigars. By tho timo thoy reached tho boat tho gangway had beon removed, and thoy had to jump on board. In London thoy bathed four times a day. On ono occasion they took a retriovor dog into the water, and wero taken into custody. Tho officer had to pay a fine for thorn. Mrs Carey wanted to attend Mass on Sunday, but tho detective officer, who happened to bo a Roman Catholic, would not accompany her, The children were taught to assumo a new surname, and whon James Carey joined them in London thoy wero unable to recognise him. His beard was shaved, but ho was continually speakint', and had a knack of falling into conversation with overyono ho camo into contact with. Boforo lie arrived ho wrote his wife a long letter, brimful of affection, referring to tho twenty-two weeks thoy had been separated since his arrest, and vowing that when ho joined her again they would never bo parted until death. Ho had nobody now to lovo him but her. Tho letter contained repeated injunctions to carefully pack all their furniture and belongings, and in conclusion ho sent kisses to her and the children, indicated by lines of stars, tho length of which was regulated by tho measure ef his affection for each. Tho Australasian Exhibition, An exhibition in London in ISSS of Aus tralasian products only is being seriously mooted. It is thought that if the progress mado by tho various colonies in the Southern Sons were moro generally known, they would attract a greater proportion of the emi grants who leave England, Scotland, and Ireland, and as a means of disseminating information, the proposed exhibition would prove of immense advantage, and soon repay the outlay. Tho proposal is that the colonies should unitedly lease the Crystal or Alexandra Palace, rill it with Australasian products, provide colonial-grown meat and drinks, and by means of excursion trains from agricultural districts, secure the attention of thoso engaged in such pursuits. Tho Now Guinea Difficulty. "It will be impossible," the "Globe" points out in a recent article, " for the Go vernment to ignore the remarkable body of evidence on tho New Guinea question that is contained in the very suggestive letter which Lord Carnarvon has published on the subject. In this case, as in most others, an ounce of fact is worth a ton of argument, and the valuable ounce in this instance is the little history which Lord Carnarvon sup plies of the reason why he, as Colonial .Secretary, was obliged to dismiss the idea of annexing New Guinea-, when, in 1575, the question became a living one. He then came to the conclusion that it would be im possible to do so becauso tho Australian Colonies could not agree among themselves to make a joint contribution towards the ex- I ponses. That difficulty is now entirely re- i moved. The Australian Colonies are unani j mous in recommending tho annexation, and } each one is willing to boar its share of the j cost. Lord Carnarvon's letter shows that had the present state of things existec. eight |

years ago, the sovereignty of Great Britain would then have been asserted to some ex r tent on tho shores of New Guinea. The in creased necessity for doing so now is cer tainly not mot by the purpos"y vague lan guage used by Lord Derby in describing what would happen in the eve' I ?' any foreign nation being " unfriendly "enough to establish itself in New Guinea. •" Lord Derby is of opinion that such an incident must be almost impossible because its oc currence would imply unfriendliness, some very recent events should already havo con vinced him of tho gravity of his mistake." The " Broad Arrow " also comments on this question. "There is always," the. paper says, "a risk in asking 100 much, and this, unfortunately, has been illustrated in the extensive annexation programme. Doath of Captain Wob.. You will receive full particulars of Cap tain Webb's shocking death at Niagara by the mail leaving San Francisco the day after to-morrow, there seems no use in my referring to the meagre details which have as yet been cabled to England. The news reached London on the after noon of the 25th inst., and created a great sensation in athletic and spotting circles. All the papers devoted " leaders " to the deceased swimmer on the following morning, and the story of liis famous swim across the Channel was recalled and re told. Persons who, like myself, have stood on tlie brink of the awful whirlpool at Niagara find it difficult to believe that, any man possessed of sane senses _ could voluntarily court death by trying, to swim therein. The burning, steaming, seething cauldrons at Rotomahana are , painful enough in all conscience, but even their terrors fade into insignificance when compared with the raging torrent at Niagara. The clay the writer visited the Falls there was a large tree twirling round and round in the whirlpool. It had been there foi" three weeks, and the guide said three weeks more might elapse before an accidental current set it free .to float clown the river. Captain Webb ex pected to be from three to four hours in the whirlpool. From all accounts a few min utes therein sufficed to kill him.

In case the particulars of Webb's death should not have been very full via 'Frisco (or have missed the P.S.N. Company's boat, timed to leave the Golden Gate to-morrow), 1 forward herewith an interesting account wired to the " Sportsman" from Toronto: — "It was doubted up to the last moment that Webb would attempt the feat he had proposed, and tho railway companies de clined to organise excursions for the occa sion. However, at one o'clock on Tuesday, Webb arrived at the Falls, and the people became more interested. A rumour which got into the newspapers was to the effect that the captain intended to go over the Falls enclosed in a rubber ball, but lie laughingly denied this, saying that the man who made that statement should bo sent over the Falls himself. During the afternoon Webb walked out and took a look at the course, lie was met , and interviewed by the reporters, to whom he said that in going down ho would be carried under tho water by tlie current, and if he could hold his breath until he came to the surface again he would be all right. He could easily, he remarked, hold his breath under water for a minute nnd a half. He would have to fight to keep at the top. If he could not do so, he observed, it would be all up with him. When asked if lie had {Continued on Fourth Page.)

CRIMEAN CELEBRATION.

Veterans' Dinner at tho Commercial Club.

Several months ago, the proposal was made that the Crimean veterans resident in Auckland and surrounding districts should celebrate the then approaching anniversary of the fall of Sebastapol by a banquet. The idea was warmly taken up and enthusias tically carried to a most successful conclu sion. The gathering was held last night in the Commercial Dining Rooms, there being 40 veterans present in addition to Superintendent Thomson, chief of tho local police, Major Shophord, Commanding Officer of the Volunteers,, and the represen tatives of tlie various newspapers. Apologies for non-attendance were received from His Worship the Mayor, Major-GcncralGossett, and Colonel Lyon, The hall in which tho dinner was laid was most artistically decor ated, stars being formed on the wall of swords, of ramrods, bayonets and revolvers, and of ramrods, sword bayonets, and scab bards. Stands of arms were -100 arranged with due regard to effect. There were also on the wall printed streamers, containing names of battle-fields and places which figured prominently in connection with the Crimean campaign, To one ivhose acquaint ance with the stirring and memorable events of that period is dependent upon history, the; appearance of tho company of veterans, every one of whom wore several medals on his breast, and many of whom boro the external evidence of somo encounter, was interesting in the extreme. The assem blage comprise*! tho following :— C. N. McMurdo, Land Transport Corps ; W. J. Robertson, H.M.S. Vengeance ; A. Cairns, H.M.S. Hastings ; Captain Lovorock, trans port Bournabax ; R. May, H.M.S. Tiger, J as. Forrest, 10th Hussars ; C. Linthwaitel Oth Carbineers ; R. Harrison, Army Medical Staff; 11. W. Napper, H.M.S. Sanspareil; W. Power, H.M.S. Transit; W. 11. Hazard, H.M.S. Cossack; T. T. Anderson, 79th Highlanders; W. Steen, 57th Infantry; Cap tain Burnitigham, H.M,S. Retribution; Cap tain Hundley, Scots Greys ; Dr. Bayntun, Army Medical Stall'; H. T. Rowe, H.M.S. Albion; 11. White, H.M.S. Diamond; Jas. Madigan, Land Transport Corps ; J. H. Waite, 97th Infantry ; W. Pryke, Gth En niskillcn ~ ; Captain Tunics, GSth Infantry ; J. Oliver, 3Sth Infantry ; J. Salt, 6th Ennis killen's ; Dr. Tenncnt, H.M.S. Ferozo ; F. Such, sth Dragoon Guards; G. Lyon, S9th Infantry ; P. Johnstone, 72nd Highlanders ; W. Kelsall, 33rd Infantry ; Dr. Stockwell, A. Medical Staff; Rowland Hill, H.M.S. Leopard; Captain McPhcrson, 93rd High landers j Dr. Monkton, H.M.S. Hastings; P. Wholan, 50th Queen's Own ; Thos. Ashloy, 10th Hussars; Captain Haddock; W. Monro, H.M.S. Tiger; J. Thorpe, Army Work Corps ; E. G. Clements, H.M.S. Wellington. The dinner was a most recherche ono, and every detail down to tho printing of the menu reflected cretlit upon the establishment. Captain II E. Hundley (late Royul Scots Greys) pre sided, and was supported by Messrs Thom son and Shepherd. Tho vice-chair was occupied by Mr A. Cairns (H.M.S. Hast ings). Tho usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given and responded to, musical honours being rendered by the Garrison Band which was in attendance Tho Chair man, in proposing the toast of the " Army and Navy," expressed tlie opinion that re cent changes in the service, such as the in troduction of the short service system and the amalgamation of numbers of regiments, had not been for tho better. It was now proposed to doaway with the scariotuniform, but whatever the colour they wore, he felt certain that British soldiers and seamen would always bo prepared to do their duty. Captain McPherson, 93rd Sutherland Highlanders, responded for the '' Army," and in speaking of Inkerman said ho did not think thero was a single battlo on record where British pluck and determination were better displayed than at that battle, at which engagement tho real bull-clog courage of tho Englishman wnsshown. Captain Rowe, who responded for the " Navy, " said thero had boon made improvements and changes in that branch of tho service, but ho lelt certain that the British tar had not changed, and that he was as bravo and generous as in tho days of Nelson. The toast of " His Ex cellency the Governor" was followed by that of "H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge, Commander-in-Chief," in proposing which the Chairman said he was glad the Duke had taken the position of commander-in-chief for another fivo years, and had not been superseded, as was proposed, by a younger man. There were not many there, ho thought, who would forget the Duke on that foggy morning when the Guards stood tho brunt of tho battle of Inkerman. Gen eral Canrobort stated in tho general orders that none but British troops could have stood the attack they sustained on that day. The toasts of "H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh," "Our Dead Comrades," and the" Volunteers, "followed in quick succession. Replying to the last, mentioned toast, Major Shepherd said tho Crimean War was what stirred the Volunteer system into life, the first corps being called into service in IS 6I cr 1555. Tho other toasts were "Tho Girls We Left Behind Us," responded to by Mr C. N. Me:Murdo ; " The Press," responded to by four repre sentatives ; The Chairman and Vice-Chair man, "and "The Host" (Mr Robson). Responding to his health, the Chairman said he believed this 'was the first Crimean celebration in augurated in the calonies, and as it was to be an annual gathering-, he would meot nil those and many other old comrades next year. Tho Vice-chairman referred m most complimentary terms to the exertions of Mr \V. if. Hazard, which had been instru. mental in bringing the affair to a most satis factory conclusion. Tho remainder of tho evening was devoted to conviviality.

THE CHESS TOURNAMENT.

The much talked-of Chess Tournament of living pieces in aid of the building fund of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was contested last night in the Opera House. The audience, though select, was not large a fact which is doubtless owing in some degree to the circulation of injudicious statements as to the number of seats taken prior to the evening of performance. It is scarcely creditable to the intelligence of Auckland to suppose that the number of the spectators last evening is representative of the popularity or appreciation of the noble game of chess here. Not that the exhibi tion depended for its success and eclal on the game per se ; for ingenuity, skill" and scientific knowledge were of course subsidiary to spectacular etl'eot. We say i at once that the game was put on the stage lin a really splendid maimer. Dresses id gorgeous or so admirably arranged, con trasted and harmonised, have probably . never before been seen on an Auckland stage. The coup d' oeil, when the two aides marched in procession on to their several places, was strikingly line, and compelled the astonished audienco to d vigorous round of applause. Expectation had been raised high, but wo are sure that it was more than exceeded. The magnificence of the display suggests the thought that probably as much or more money has been expended in the produotion of the play than will be taken at the doors. But perhaps such a senti ment, considering how much thought, taste und anxious caie has becii expended on the whole affair, would appear a trifle ungra cious. Their royal Majesties looked truly regal. Their presence was commanding their actions all in keeping, quite apart from the assistance alibi-tied by the grandeur of their robe's and appointments. The ladies of tho court were worthily attired in silk, satin, and velvet, and acted their parts with a grace which would have be come real maids-of-honour and ladies-in waiting. Their reverences the bishops' both black and red, were venerable person ages —as grave and as erudite-looking as prelates ought to be ; though one of the red ecclesiastics, dressed as ho was in lawn sleeves, academic hood, and college cap, seemed a littlo out of place among his brethren in mediaeval garb. Bishop Cowie appeared to be on the same stage with, say, Thomas & Beckot or Lanfranc. One of the red knights was an anomaly. He was dressed in a herald's tabard—at least, it had that appearanco. Two of the others sported the more consistent helmet and vi_or, and showed at once what they were intended for. What costume the rooks would assunie was matter of speculation beforehand, for it seemed difficult to give to a castle a human figure. On the red side two esquires represented the rooks, their distinctive badge being turreted crowns on their heads. The white rooks were young ladies, also surmounted with castelated diadems, and round their puffed-out skirts golden ivy was entwining. Each pawn carried a banneret with a device; That on those of the redß was a small chess board placed diamond-wise ; while that oh the others was a golden lion, ramjoant, on an azure field. The cqurt jesters were appropriately dressed in the usual coat of motley, and carried the well-known bauble) but th ir nervousness effectually kept their drollery within bounds. The one poor jokes they ventured on fell very flat. It is quite clear that not everyone can play the fool, notwithstanding the general opinion to the contrary. The eirfit tiny pages—dear little souls—must not be forgotten. They pet formed their duties with untiling precision; and with a self-unconsciousness which moat of the older performers must have envied. It will be convenient here to name the players, with the parts they undertook; White.—King, Mr A. Aitken ; queen. Miss Rooke; queen's bishop, Mr H; Walker ; queen's knight, Mr D. B. Nolan; queen's rook, Miss Keir ; king's bishop, Mr W. Wood ; king's knight, Mr J. Beveridge; king's rook, Miss H. Keir; king's pawn, .Miss Wood ; queen's pawn, Miss Bruce; queen's bishop's pawn, Mrs Honeyman; queen's knight's pawn, Miss Pritt; queen's rook's pawn, Miss Tonks f king's bishop's pawn, Miss Mariebel Greenwood ; king's knight's pawn, Miss Stuart; king's rook's pawn, Miss J. Bruco; marshal, Mr J. M. Clark ; herald, Mr Robert Anderson; trumpeter, Mr H. Bruce. Court ladies: Mesdames M. A. Clarke, R. C Greenwood, R. H. Stevenson, W. Wood. Pages to king ; Miss Agathe and Lenore Greenwood. Pages to queen: Misses Katie Pierce and Irene Cosgrave. Court jester, Mr Towns-* hend.

Red.—King, Mr E. W. Page; queen, Mrs J. Ross; queen's bishop, Mr W. Culpan ; queen's knight, Mr J. M. Geddes; queen's rook, Mr C. R. Chapman ; king's bishop, Mr C. McKinney; king's knight, Mr J. Ainslie ; king's rook, Mr J. A. Whit son. Pawns: Queen's pawn, Miss Haly day; king's pawn, Miss Hewin; queen's bishop's pawn, Miss Holland; queen's knight's pawn. Miss J. Campbell; queen's rook's pawn, Miss Thomas; king's bishop's pawn, Miss Campbell; king's knight's pawn, Miss Fraser; king's rook's pawn, Miss Blaikie ; marshal, Mr W. Anderson ; herald, Mr T. L. White ; trumpeter, Mr A. Hay. Court ladies: Mesdames T. Cotter, W. Culpan, W. 11. Hales, H. W. Heath. Pages to king : Masters Graham, Cruickshank, and Harry Whitson. Pages to queen: Masters H. Culpan and Bertie Whitson. Court ■ jester : Mr 0. B. AYaymouth. Tlie orchestra, composed of members of the Orchestral Society, under the conductor- . ship of Herr Carl Schmitt, played the over ture to " Masanielo," and then the herald, knight, and trumpeter of the red side en tered, and courageously, if somewhat boast fully, challenge- the opposing side to mortal combat. The speech was made up of local allusions, conveyed in would-be old 1 English,,-and the hit which brought down the house was that of "sympathetic accord." Of all the speeches, it may here be said that tho speakers plainly evidenced their ner vousness, which was hardly lessened by the -. fact that M r Sheridan, the actor, was present ; in one of the side boxes. The challenge of the red was soon heroically answered by herald, trumpeter, and knight, on the part of the white; which done, tho grand procession - entered of bishops, knights, pawns, jesters, etc., to tho strains of tho March of the Priests from Mendelssohn's "Athalie." Their Majesties followed in state, and it was not long before the various pieces took up their places, and tho game began. 1 The two actual players of the game, Messrs § Stewart and Gorrio, sat behind the impro- L vised thrones with a chess table in front j of them, on which the moves were first made. The moves, as each was effected, . were dictated to the heralds, who, each for his own sicio, repeated them to the living pieces in a loud voice. So carefully had 1 the wholo beon rehearsed that we did not perceive a single mistake of importance, in moving, however, and in taking their stations on tho squares, somo of tho pieces, owing to inexperie ncenodoubt, turned their backs to tho spectators. This will pre sumably be corrected on Wednesday even-1 ing. Of the first game, tho moves as taken down by us aro as follow :— White. Red. 1 P to X 4 1 P to X 4 2 KB to 081 2KBtoQB4 3 X Xt lo B 3 3 P to Q 3 1 PtoK R 3 i KKtto B 2 5 P to Q 3 5 P to X R 3 ("> Castles 6 Q Xt to B 3 7 1' to Q B 3 7 Castles 8 P to Q 1 8 X P takes P 9 QB Ptalc.cs F 9BtoQKt3 10 P to Q 5 10 Xt to X 2 . It KB to Q 3 11 PtoQR3 li Q Xt to B 3 12 Xt to X Xt 3 ISKttoKRI 13KttoR4 11 Xt takes Xt 14 P takes Xt 15 Xt takes B 15 B P takes Kt. 16 P to X B I 16 P takes P 17 GB takes P 17KtteR2 18PtoQR3 18QtoR5 19 Q to X B 3 19 P to X B 1 20 J* to X 5 SOKttoKtl 21 Q to X Xt 3 21 Q to R 4 ii Q R to X si]. 22 P to Q Xt 4 23P to Q Xt 3 23PtoQKt3 21 PtoK6 24 QBtoKt2 25 1' to X 7 25 X R to X sq. 26P-Q. 26PtoQKt5 27 P to Q 7 2" It takes P 28 R takes R 28 P takes P 29 B takes Xt 29 Q takes B 30 R to X 8 check 30 R takes It 31 P takes R, Q and eh. 31 Red resigns. Immediatelyafter,the pawn who had taken the red rook was crowned, having attained to the right of coronation by penetrating into the base lino of the opposing side. The oaths were administered by the white king's bishop (Mr W. Wood), who in a solemn voieo bound the queen-elect over to effect a number of imaginary reforms in the city and colony generally, "by the help of the .Mayor and City Council." Thelocal allusions were a^ain numerous, and someol ,; them amused the audience. The queen was then invested with the robe of state, which, at the dais at the back of the stage, was placed round her shoulders by one ot the ladies-in-waiting (Mrs Greenwood). The crown was then placed on her eead oy i the same bishop as administered the i oaths, while the orchestra played lhe Coronation March." A tableau, in which g the: limelight added greatly to tho gorgeous i effect was then formed, and the curtain «n | amid plaudits. Efforts will be mado on -•, Wednesday evening to improve the uiu- g minuting power of the light in question, lor m its working last oveiring was not all wm ma I cmld be wished.

fHE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1883.



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