SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

wrr-.Tr wiwn /This Evening, 2.31 HIGH WATER j To _ mortw Morning 3.2J StTNSET.-Thls Evening, 0.38 SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, 4.10 MOON'S AGE.—Fulll Moon, loth, 4.10 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Eclaireur, French man-o'-war. Commander Poujln de la Malson-Nouvo, from Tahiti. lona, 5.8., Amodeo, for Russell Ganymede, barque, Morgan, from London Mariner, schooner, Queen, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

Glenelg, s.s., Stephenson, from Tauranga

IMPORTS.

Per Ganymede—7 cases Pain's fireworks.—D. Evltt, 251, Queen-street. Per Ganymede, from London—Plain cottons, -3100 ; woollens and worsteds, £100; cotton and woollens, £ll!0; umbrellas. £100; apparel, £200; dressed leather, £110; saddlery, £100; Bhcathing felt, £20: floor cloth, £130; sewing machines, £80: luclfers, £370; agricultural implements, £190; railsandgeneral machinery, £1,200; books, £160; paper, 679cwt.; stationery. £200; paper hangings, £320; horsehair and seating, £50; upholstery, £430; iron bpdsteads, £90; tinware, £30; plated and papier macln. goods, £10; toyß, *220; pianos, £270; corks, £30; clocks and watches, £20; chain and anchors, 1 ton; hard ware cutlery, £1,200; bar and rod iron, 53 tons; pig iron, 25 tons; galvanized iron, 30 tons, pipe load, 1 ton; tin plates, 133 boxes; iron nails. 3 tons; wire and wire rope, 11 tons; linseed oil, 930gais.; animal oil, 220gals. ; varnish, £20; paint 'colours, £130; flint glass, £70; foreign window glass, 32 cases; plate glass, 6 cases; china and earthenware, £180; glass bottles. £100 ; canvas, £200; cordage, £10; line and twines, £ -0; brandy (in case), lOOgals.; British spirits (in bulk), £700; ditto (in case), £150; foreign spirits, not rated. lOgais.; white wine. 660ga15.; beer (in bulk), 15 barrels; beer (in glass), .Igals.; preserved fish, notrated. £50; sardines, _100; assorted oilmen's stores, £530; vinegar, 800gals.; foreign salad oil, 1-Ogalß.j pepper and spices, 2cwt.; cocoa, scwt.; nuts, lOcwt.; patent groats, 4cwt.; pearl barley, 3cwt.; bicarb, soda, 2"cwt.; candlos, 207cwt.; raisins, lllcwt.; currants. 125cwt.; figs, llOcwt.; ginger, 2cwt.; treacle, Bcwt.; confec tionery and peel, __>_0; apothecary ware, £600; tart, acid, 9cwt.; cream tartar, 17cwt.; con densed milk, £7»; cornflour, £70; manure, 50 tons: total declared value, £12,800.

Inwards Coastwise.—Mana, from Tairua, with 28,000 feet timber; Tamaki Packot, from Tauranga, with 22 tons gypsum; Waitemata, from Wnangapoua, with 18 logs.

Outwards Coastwise. Whangapoua.

— Waitemata, for

Captain Klndall has been appointed master of tho brigantine Nightingale.

The barque Asterion will leave for Napier to load for London about Tuesday noxt.

The following stcomers are duo next weok :— Hawea (at tho Manukau), from Taranaki and '. Southern ports, on Sunday at 6 a.m.; Manapouri, from Melboiu-ne and Southern ports, Tuesday, 11 n.m.; Waihora, from Sydney, Tuesday afternoon; Southern Cross, from Gisborne, Saturday.

ARRIVAL OF THE GANYMEDE. The barque Ganymede, after a passage of 106 days from London, arrived in harbour this morning, and having a quantity of explosives on board, sho' dropped anchor at the powder ground. She- is undor command of Captain J. Mergan, wjiilo Mr C. Hardy occupies the position of chief officer, and Mr Miller that of second offlcor. Captain Morgan re ports of tho voyage as follows:—Left Graves ond on July 26th, and had head winds down channol. Passed the Start at 10 p-m. on July 18, and tho Ushant on July 3'. Experienced line N.W. winds from tho Bay of Biscay to San Antonio, Capo Vordo Islands. Then light baff ling winds. Had no S.E. trades. In running tho easting down had a succession of westerly gales. Passed the Meridian of Greenwich on Septembor 21. On October 9 passed Tas mania. Had a splendid run until sighting Cape Marie Van Dieman on Novomber 5 (98 days from land to land). From North Capo hod light winds and calms. Tho Ganymede arrives in-port'in remarkably clean condition. .Tlie following vcsselß spoken during tho voy age :—Aug. 16: British barquo Lucayos, New castle to Valparaiso, 21 days out, lat. 12, N.,long 26, W. Sept. i: French barque ICSBV, Cardiff to Coquiipbo, 36 days out, lat. 12-32, S., long, 32.35. W. Sept. 21: English ship Achilles. Liverpool to Calcutta, 13 days out, lat. 37, S., 0, W.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

SYDNEY, November 9. Sailed, yesterday afternoon: Wakatipu, for Wellington.

Sworn Testimony.

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Wholesale DopGt for Auckland: MESSES M. LEVY & CO.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails wim. Close as under :—

This Day.

For Whangarol Heads, Parua. Waipu, Whanga rel, Kamo, Tanglhua, and Mangapal, por Macgregor, at 5 p.m. For Waterford, Tauranga, etc., per Rotomahana,

at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5.30 p.m,

Monday, 12th inst. For Chatham Islands, per Omaha, at 11 a.m. For Coromandel, por Coromandel, at 1.30p.m. For Tairua, por Mana, at 2 p.m. For Whitiongl and Upper Mill, por Argyie, at

3 p.m. For Friendly Islands, por Saxon, at 4 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotiki, por Glenolg, at 4 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon gonui, per lona, at 1..0 p.m. For Thames, por Entcrprize, at 5.30 p.m.

Tuesday, 13th November. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana per Rose Casoy at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, H'h Inst.

For Australian Colonies, per Manapourl, at 2

p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Levuka, and Suva, per Penguin, at 4 p.m.

Monday, 19th Inst.

Per s.B. Australia as follows :—

For- Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p,m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, at 11 n.m.

For registered; lottors and newspapers, at 6 p.m. Lato letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence In addition to tho postago, will be received by the Mall Agent on board the Bteamor up to the time of sailing.

For Taranaki and Southern Forts, per Hawea, Immediately after arrival of Zealandla. For Australian Colonies, China, India, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindisl, or via Naples, for letters, &c, specially so pro- Sared and addressed, per Zealandia, imme latelv of tor her arrival from Honolulu. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Novkmbbr 10, 18S3.

Abbott's Opera House —Mr Polk's Special Comedy Company, " The Strategist," 8 p.m.

Theatre Royal—Grand Miscellaneous Concert, 8 p.m.

Cochrano_New Auction Rooms-St. Andrew's Bazaar, 11 a.m. till 10 p.m. Y.M.C.A.—United Prayer Meeting, 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

PRATT.—On November 9. nt the residence of Mr Freeman, Mount Rosklll, the wife of 11. J. Pratt of a son.

Marriage.

PATTERSON-HERD.-On Octobor 31. at St David's Church, by tho Rov. T. McKenzio Frasor, Robert Patterson, lato of tho County Antrim, Ireland, to Charlotte, oldest daughter of Matthew Herd, Eden Terrace, Auckland.

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1883.

For the cause that lacks assistance, par the wrong that necdß resistance, For the future ip the distance. And the good that ws eon 40.

To-day is tho 400th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, and it will be celebrated throughout Germany as a great national holiday. But not alow in the fatherland, nor among men of Luther's faith, wi}. tbp memory of that great roan b§ remembered with, profound reverence. The battle Luther fought was not roerety one of Protes; tantism, or of religious creeds; be was £h£ greatchampion of liberty of thoughtand con science, the arch-enemy of the thumb-screw and the rack; and but for his appearance under Providence, liko a sun in the midst. U jft-djißval darkness, tie world of to-day would. i_> a}} human probability, have been hound in the chains of intellectual slavery. We can have but little rpa) conception in these days of the battle which L„tb._ fcught and won.*' In 1517, there stood alone one poor Monk 'against' the I Powers and PHnpipjlitfes of the civilised ,

world. With thc fate of Huss and numberless martyrs before his eyes, with almost certain death staring him in the faco; his powerful vmce rang through Europe, and shook the throne of intellectual despotism to its foundations. Since tho clays when the humble followers of a cruci fied Lord assailed tho strongholds of Paganism, and established the religion of humanity, the world has never seen a revolu tion like unto that which was led by Martin Luther. It is a dwarfing of the capacities and work of this man to identify him ex clusively with creeds. Undoubtedly, with out strong convictions Luther could have accomplished nothing. The learned theo logical diletantoism of Erasmus was revo lutionary in its way, but it was not tho sort of stuff to break down the fortresses of intellectual tyranny, or furnish men with a cause which would inspire them with en thusiasm, and for which they would willingly lay down their lives. Erasmus had opinions, Luther convictions ; tho former never dreamed of going beyond scholarly tourneying; the latter felt that to believe oneself the possessor of truth laid the onus upon a courageous man to teach it, and if need be to tight for it. Herein lay Luther's great service to men of every form of belief. He threw open the door of intel lectual freedom and liberty of conscience, and though during the last four hundred years powerful efforts have been made to close it they have utterly failed. Luther was no kid-gloved warrior. Ho knew what work ho had to do, and that the battering-ram, and not the stiletto, was the weapon for the work. Four hundred years havo passed since Germany gave tho world this man ; and his figure, in all its rugged great ness, still stands out among the world's giants—with defects enough to tell us that it is human,but yet grand in its inassiveness, its nobility, and it*, strength. Germany may well be proud of him ; Protestantism honours itself in rejoicing over the anniver sary of his birth; and oven the more en lightened members of that Church to which ho was violently opposed, will ackuovvledgo the courage and truth of tho man to whoso labours they aro indebted for raising the Church out of mcdiatvallian corruption,-and rousing it to a knowledge that its conduct would havo to boar tho fire of a keen and untramelled criticism.

In anticipaton of the Gorman celebration there has been published at Leipzic, an ex haustive Lifo of Luther, by Von Julius Kostbir. A brilliant review and bio graphical essay on this book, from tho pen ofthedistinguishedhistorian.JnmcsAiitliony Froude, appeared in the number., of the "Contemporary Review" for July and August. Wo think thooccasion appropriate for placing this sketch of Luther boforo our readers, and therefore, publish tho first part of it in our Supplement to-day. Tho second half will be given noxt Saturday.

The barque Ganymede, which arrived from London to-day, brings the old English armour presented by J. T. Mackelvie, Ksq., to tho Auckland Musouni, Tho collection is a vory valuable ono.

Tho mail steamer Zealandia, from San Francisco and Honolulu, hod not been sig nalled up to a lato hour this afternoon. She may oo expected to put in an appear ance this evoning.

This morning another English barquo ar rived«in harbour, viz., tho Ganymede, in command of Captain J&Morgnn, which has mado an uneventful passage of 85 days from land to land, and 101! days from tho docks.

At tho Polico Court to-day, before 11. G. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M., a charge against Captain Robertson, of the Orcti, for refus ing to payiG 10s, seaman's wages, duo to C. Matthews, was ultimately withdrawn. Eliza Lestrango was find £3 or a month's imprisonment for disorderly conduct in Albert Park.

Tho stiff northerly breozo which prevailed this morning induced thoso interested in tho proposed Rita-Arawa sailing match to suppose that that ovont would take place to-clay. Tho yacht Rita como from her moorings and dropped anchor to westward of tho wharf ready to start at an early hour, but hor opponent did not show up. An ex collont opportunity for a trial of speed was therefore lost. Mr David Hean, manager of tho Nationol Bank, left for the South by the Rotorua yesterday for tho purpose of assuming tho position of inspector for New Zealand. Mr Hean has been a resident in Auckland for tho last ten years, and has mado himself extremely popular in business and social circles. He is one of thomost experienced and successful banking otlicers in Now Zoaland, and the con fidence reposed in him by the directors of tho Company is woll placod. A large number of friends assombled at the steamer this afternoon to wish him good-bye. Mr J. Coates, accountant of tho Auckland branch, will assume tho position of acting manager nt Auckland, and we nro confident that it will moot with tho general approval of tho constituents of tho Bank if tho appointment is mndo permanent. Thorc is no better known or deserving officor in tho Company's service.

In connection with tho 400th anniversary of Luther's birth, two lectures aro to be given by the Rov. J. Robcrteon, M.A. Tho first will bo delivorcd to-morrow (Sunday) evening in tho Boresford-streot Congrega tional Church. All seats will bo free, young men are especially invited, and a large con gregation iSexpoctod.

A week of spocial prayer and effort in con nection with the Young Men's Christian Associations all over the world will com mence to-morrow. Thc Committee of tho Auckland Association announce a week of spocial services, commencing to-morrow afternoon at throe with an address by tho Rev. J. S. Hill, and continuing each night noxt week, when addres-os by various friends will bo given.

To tho Editor p Sir,—May I ask you to take tho trouble to publish in your paper that the statomont which you have ex tracted from tho " Waikato Times " of Te Reinga having visited Auckland for tho purpose of establishing a claim to Mangaro at my request is quito untruo? —Yours, &c, P. D. Fenton.

By an error in our advertising columns yesterday, it was mado to appear that the s.s. Australia was to leavo Auckland for Sydney on the 19th inst. The Australia leaves here for San Francisco on tho date named, forming an intermediate mail to tho usual four-weekly service,

In our notice of tho new map of To Aroha, wo omitted to state that the map is drawn by Mr G. H- A. Purchas, mining surveyor, who surveyed the field on be half of the Government. It is, we under stand, entirely his own venture.

Tho members of the local lodges of tlie Orange Society, by invitation from their brethren in Pukekohe, Bombay, and sur rounding districts, visited them at Pukekohe yesterday, a special train being engaged, leaving here at 8.25 and returning from Pukekohe at 9 p.m. Between 80 and 90 brethren, with their wives and little ones, responded to the invitation. Cn arrival at their destination they were received and entertained by the local brethren. In the evening a soiree was held, and after tea a public meoting was commenced, under the presidency of the R.W.G.M., Brother Goldie, addresses being delivered by tho Chairman, the Rev. J. Bruce, and Messrs Baker (of Wellington), and Hare (of Kaeo). At 8.30 the brethren from town wended their way to the station, and at 9 p.m. thoy started for town, arriving at 11 p.m. Tho day's outing was in every respect a pleasant and enjoyable one.

The other day a girl named Sarah Sefton, whose parents reside in Auckland, was accidentally drowned at Whakatano, near Opotiki. Deceased, who was about 14 years of age, was employed as a servant in tho house of Mr E. F. Buckworth, and went down to the river to draw water. Mrs Buckworth did not miss her for half an hsiip, apij thpn called her. Receiving no answer, shp went' to the rfver and saw nothing of her, bul pp_i_e4 _o«iething white floating on the water, The fiver was at once dragged by the constable ami assistants, and though a water can was fished up, no trace of the girl was got. Next morning the search was resumed, and at 11 o'ofoclf tlie body of the girl was dragged to the surface. It appeared that the girl had slipped down tlje shelving bank while dipping for water, pud getting out of her depth was drowned.

At the preliminary meeting recently hold for the purpose of organising a Charitable Aid Society for Auckland, the Rev. McKonzie Fraser gave an account of tho ex penditure for that purpose in Geelong, and also what had been thp yearly expenditure of the late Auckland Ladies' Benevolent Society, and stated that he was unaware of tho amount expended in relief by tho Government per annum. We are indebted to Mr Graham, Relieving Offioer, for the following information relative to last year's outlay on charitable relief : —Total expendi ture for tho whole of the Provincial districts of Auckland (Thames excepted) and not In cluding the Orphan or Destitute Children's Homes, br salary of Relieving Offlcor, from August Ist, 1882, to 31st July, 1883, £3,332, 0s Id. Expended for City of Auok land and suburbs, from Ootober Ist, 1882, to September 30th, 1883, and included in the above, srltl) sojpe exceptions, tho sum of£l7P§'JQsF

Three sermon., by tho Bishop of Peter borough will bo delivered in St. Matthew's Church on Sunday evenings, commencing to-morrow evening with "Christianity and Freethought." This plan of introducing a congregation to the compositions of the most eminent preachers of tho day, might be followed more generally in onv churches with advantage to pastor and'people. __

The Government prize-firing took placo at Coromandel on Tuesday, under command of Major Shepherd ; also tho contest for the handsome belt presented by Mr Cadman, M.H.R., wliich was won by Volunteer H. Boyd, with a score of 75. Lieutenant Gale took the first prize in tho first class, Volun teer Boyd tho second, Corporal McGregor the third, and Volunteer Elmoro the fourth of the Government prizes. In the second class, Volunteer Grant took tho first, Volun teer Campbell the second, and Sergeant Marshall the third prize. The rango prizes were won by Volunteers Clarice, Boyd, and Elmore. Major Shepherd complimented tho men on thoir success.

About 00 couples attended the promenade concert nnd ball last evening in tho Lorne streot Hall. Tho entertainment was very enjoyable. The dance programme con sisted of 22 dances, under the experienced mastership of Sub-Lieutenant Smith and Mr Southwell, and the inspiring strains of Reed's popular string band Songs wore sung at intervals by Misses Halsford, White, and Vaughan ; also, by Mr Trcmain and Mr Horace Dean. Ample refreshments were provided by Mr Dallon, of Queen street. Tho Hope of Manukau Lodge No. 29, 1.0.G.T., under tho Right Worthy Grand Lodge of tho World, held their regular weekly meeting on Tuesday last in thoiv hall, and after the initiation of threo candi dates, tho oflicors read their.reports, show ing the Lodge in a very flourishing condi tion, having a good cash balance iu hand. Then tho following nfficcrs were installed by Fro. Stephen It. Skinner, D.W.C.T., assisted by Bro. C. W. Cold ham as 1.M., and Bro. Hunt as D.I.M. :— Bro. John Franklin, W.C.T. ; Sis. M. Bryant, W.V.T. ; Bro. 11. .leflery, W.S. ; Bro. E. Oxenhnm, W.F.S. ; Bro. J. Haydon (ro-olceted), W.T. ; Sis. Skinner (re-elected), U.C. ; Sis; Hipplin, W.M. ; B-o. J. Neove, W.I.G. ; Bro. W. Meant, W.O.G. ; Sis. J. Speakman, W.D.M. ; Sis. Haydon, W.R.H.S.; Sis. 11. Hutton, W.L.H.S. ; Bro. Stephen It. Skinner, W.H.S. ; Sis. E. Buleraig, P.W.C.T.

Mrs Revitt's annual concert will bo held in the Choral Hall on Monday evening next, at wliich a full attendance is expected. Mrs Rovitt has been vory successful as a teacher of music and singing during her seven years' residence in this city. Tho concert is excellent in detail, the songs and musical solections of a high-class character. Mr Slater will accompany tho vocalists. Among the artists engaged and others who have promised assistance are Mr Gordon Gooch, Madame I'ooley, Mesdames Rovitt and Bispham, Misses Kyvie, Bruce, Lay bourne, (Iribble, Tapper; and also Messrs Greenwood, Moreton, llnnno, Hood, Gar land, and Master Shroff.

A cricket match between teams captained by Messrs Tostro mid A. MacCormick was played in the Domain yesterday. Testro having won tho toss, decided toputhismen iu first, tho result being a total score of 151, of which l\ Dufaur contributed 42, W. llarvio 25, Tostro 15, and Kyburn 17. Tho opposing team then went to tho wickets, but was soon disposed of for 1)8 runs, of which O. F. Keid put together 21. For tho former team Carlyle and Dufaur bowled woll, tho former taking six and tho latter four wickets; while Rees, on behalf of MncCormick's tenin, took six wickets.

Immigrants landingat Wellington appear to bo unfortunate in thoir oxporionces, or moro probably they contract tho grumb ling habit after a few days spout in tho windy, rainy.und shaky metropolis of match boxes. The latest sufforors are the third class passengers by the steamer lonic, who complain that tlie sanitary arrangements were insufficient ami indecent; that tho portholes could not bo opened oven in tho finest weather; - that excopt to hospital patients no fresh meat was issued during tho voyago, and that tho salt meat was so bad as to bo unfit for uso; that the crew interfered with and used bad language to them; that, they were sub jected to annoying restrictions owing to Go vernment immigrant* being aboard ; that certain officers were disobliging ; that pro per lights were not provided ; and that tho ship was insufficiently found in boats in case of accident. If the half of those allega tions are true, tho owners deserve hanging ; but that tho climato of Wellington has something to do with the matter may bo gathered from an incidental statement in the telegram that tho immigrants "aro very desirous of proceeding to their respect ive destinations. '

Tho usual athletic sports which were held in connection with tho Agricultural Show took placo yesterday afternoon, and were watched with keen interest by a largo crowd of people. Mr R. E. Ellis acted as starter, and Mr M. Gallagher ns judge, both gen tlemen discharging their respective duties very impartially. Monnock won the first heat of 150 yds. raco, with Whiteside second, Oit third while F, Ellis won tho second heat, with Pickering and O'Haroiiiclosoattcndanee. TliolinalheatWas hotly contested, Monnock breasting tho tape nino inches in advance of Pickering and F. Ellis, who ran for doad heat with On- on their heels. The bicycle handicap was a gift to Flowellyn, Fitton and Downo being nowhere, and J. Cutlet, who started with a handicap of 100yds., secured tho prize for tho mile handicap, Hacks top (scratch) being second, and Stewart (75yds.) third. Tho quartor-of-a-mile raco proved a highly sensational all'air but tho " sensation "would have been bettor dispensed with. In the run home, Picker ing, in trying to pass McKinloy, fouled him, and thoroupon an excited spectator inter cepted, andplacod Pickering hors decombat, Monnock and Orr then had the raco in hand, and they finished a tio, Carpentor boing third. It was decided tliat tho raco should bo run over again on Saturday noxt. S. Goodman (90 yds.) won tho two miles walking handicap, W. Wnlsli (130 yds.) 2nd. and A Hendry third. Tho crowd was rather disorderly and polico assistance would have been very acceptable.

The cricket match between Master Mariners and H.M. Customs, which took place at Motutapu yesterday passed off very pleasantly. Tho skippers, who wore cap tained by Captain Haddock, went to the wickets lirst, and put together 51 runs, of which Captain Collingwood, of tho barque Asterion, distinguished himself by tho con tribution of 22. Captain Iladdock.'and Dr Walker also played woll for the mariners. Tho Customs team, captained by Mr C. Rowe, was somewhat moro successful, tho first innings closing for 103, Ham lin contributing 43, Baxter 11, and Oolobrook 10. Tho Master Mariners had a second innings, but no reliable record of it has been kept, In addition to cricket, tho skipper found numerous othor amuse ments. Tho worthy commander of the barque Embleton quite distinguished (or extinguished) himself in his efforts to ride an extraordinarily stubborn donkey, which is credited with having tin-own him over board something like twenty times, and it was feared that he would have to go into the dock for repairs, notwithstanding a very sound constitution. Others of tho mariners amused themselves and numerous others by indulging in kiss-in .he-ving and other "round games," wliich appeared to possess a wonderful at traction for tho old salts, and to which their fair friends and companions ovidontly did not object in tho slightest. Altogether tlie trip is spoken of as a most enjoyable ono.

Two cases brought by tho Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals were heard at tho l'olico Court to-day. George McCaslin was charged with cruelly ill treating a horse in Summer-street, Pon sonby. Mr Dufaur appeared for tho Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Aninials, and stated the caso. Mr Theo. Cqoper ffppparpd for defendant. Mrs Mary Naiighton gave pvidei.ee tjs to the cruel treatment which the horses received at the hands of McCaslin. He not only used the butt end of tho whip, but used a sliovol over the head of the animals. McCaslin, who was evidently under the influence of drink, continually interrupted the Court and counsel, and the further hearing of tlie case ivas adjourned for a fortnight. James Coylp, a carter, was charged with cruelly beating a horse Jn his charge on the 3rd inst. Mr Dufaur appeared to proso cute. A number of witnesses were ex amined in. this case, viz., Sidnoy Wheatman, R. Thomas, Philip J. Pony, W. Blowdon, Frederick Thomas Knight, Thomas Miller, and W. Rpdgnte, Inspector/of tho Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Defendant briefly addressed tho Court, and called Phillip Turner, who expressed an opfnion that the beating was but moderate, and such as an obstinate animal deserved, Cross-examined by Mr Dufaur _ He was foreman for Mr Anderson, and had large oxperienco among horses. This was the case. His Worship; said the evidence was sp conflicting that lie could not tell which side to believe. Ho would find him guilty, and he must pay a fine of 20s and costs, £6 4s, Defendant said ho was out of work, having beon discharged, and could not pay it. Allowed a week's grace. Sevei-aL cases were withdrawn.

™Mt' McDonnell has received the following telegram from the manager of the New Find, To Aroha : " Breaking down good gold low level. No. 2 reef driving north."

Wo havo received two strong letters from visitors to the Show yesterday complaining they were an hour and a-half getting in to Auckland by train from that place. The train they got into left Green Lane about a quarter to 5, crowded, went on to Ellerslie, was detained there for some unaccountable reason for three-quarters of an hour, then made several vain attempts to set out for Auckland, which place it finally reached about a quarter-past six. In explanation, we are informed by the railway authorities that the train in question was bound for Onehunga, and that if people will enter trains going South, when they desire to travel North, and in spite of the endeavours of the station master, two guards, and manager, persist in following the Onehunga passengers into a train going to Ellerslie, it^is their own fault, and to persevere with them, only causes extra delay, and it is not fair to those who sensibly stand back that they should be delayed waiting for their train, owing to this plan of people getting into the first vehicle they see, expecting it will take them where they wish. This explanation would be a very good one if there had been anything on tho train in question to indicate that it was going South, but there was not, and it might have been forseen that any train drawing up at the platform would be rushed unless the waiting crowd were informed of its destination. If it were arranged before hand that tho Onehunga train should draw up a little before reaching the platform, and a proper notico was posted there all such oonfusion and annoyance would bo avoided. With regard to the statement in tho "Herald " to-day that there was any con fusion and flurry in shunting, we bettor, this was moro in appearance than reality. Wc are assured that from six in tho morn ing till lato at jiight every train ran as intended.

Sunday services aro announced in another page. Anniversary services in connection with tbe Sunday Schools of Alexandra-street Primi tive Methodist and the Mount Eden Baptist Churches.

On Monday evening noxt the ordinary monthly meeting of tbo Auckland Institute will be held, when papers will be submitted by Cap tain 1-i'oun, Dr. Wallis, and Messrs Cheeseman nnd Vaile.

Special sermons to young men will bo preached to-morrow evening by various ministers as will bo seen by our advertising columns. The Rov. J. S. Hill will give a special address to young men to-morrow aftornoon at 3 p.m., in tho Lecture Hall of tho Young Men's Christian Association, the subject being " Tho Itaee of Life." Tho rev. gentleman will also deliver nn address in the Theatre Royal at 8 p.m.

Tho anniversary ''services in connection with tho Alexandra-street Sunday-school will commence (D.V.) to-morrow (Sunday), Nov. thc 11th, when three sermons will be preachod j in the morning at 11 by tho Ho v. A. Roid, In tho afternoon at 3 by the ltov. S. Macfarluno, and in tho evoning at U.30 by tho Kov. W. S. Pottor. On Tuesday, the 13th, tho annual soiree will be held, tea at 6.30. Tho usual public mooting will commence at 7.3", when addresses bearing upon Sunday-school work will bo delivered by various mlnistcrsand friends, interspersed with music by the choir.

Tho verdict of tho pcoplo: "Deal with young Chambers for Sewing Machines. "-[Advt.

Thomas Crowe, Otahuhu, has nine first class small pigs for salo.—[Aijvt.J

Tho St. Matthew's Literary Society re quest the attendance of all persons interested in travel to an evening's entertainment, eon sis ting of a tour through the Australian colonies —through tickets for the trip freo of charge, and no trunks or travelling bags required. The ex penses attendant upon visiting l.otoniahanaand the other localities in the hot lako region will bo entirely abolished for Monday evening only, and intending tourists may know something beforehand of tho beauties of Nature in store for them. Nature's frolics In this district, as well as othor ports of our own colony, may bo compared with other portions of the colonics, nild conduce to their being belter known and appreciated.

One Shilling.—Hay's Fine Art Union (by permission of the (Jcnoral Government), Fifty prizes—valuableOiU'aln tings and othor ox colleut Pictures. Prizes on view, and inspection invited at Mr Bailey's, tobacconist, 176, Quocn stroct, whore tickets can bo obtained; also tho booksellers and tobacconists. Tho drawing will tako placo publicly, of which duo notico will bo given, and will bo supervised by a committeo chosen by tho subscribers at drawing. After handing over tickets, &c„ tho proprietor takes no part in tho drawing. Winning number., will be advertised In "Herald," Stab, and " Weekly." Committee's voucher will be open for Inspection during delivery of prizes. Remittances in stomps or otherwise (enclosing extra stamp for postage) will roceivo prompt attention. Fifty prizes, £200 In 1,000 tickets. Address—W. I_. Hoy, as above. A subscriber can hold any number of tickets atlOnc Shilling oach.—[Advt.l

SCINTILLATIONS.

POOLEY's last concert to-night. Last night of " Tho Strategist." Mayoral election on 28th inst.

Sir George Grey lectures on " Annexa tion and Federation " on Wednesday next. A Deadlock — Tho fastening of the cemetery gate. How the cavo men wcro clothed—ln enrtlien wear.

There was a largo rainfall in Melbourno yesterday.

Sir George Grey and Baron lliibncr yesterday patronised the excursion -steamer to ICawau.

Regulations for quarantining dogs arc gazetted.

A Volunteer rovicw took place at the Hutt, Wellington, yesterday. In a rillo match yesterday, Thames Hangers beat Coromandel Volunteers by 3(5 [Mints.

Mr King, of tho Bank of Australasia, has been promoted from the Auckland to tho Melbourne oilice.

Property tax for the year commencing Ist April, 1833, is payablo on Saturday Ist December noxt.

Dull weather for the holiday yesterday in Dunedin, but tho Amatour Athletic Club sports were highly successful.

Best thing to do whon you go shopping with ladies.—Take notes.

A cross-oyo is really aristocratic, and owes its position to caste. The Governor is to bo entertained by tho Canterbury Jockey Club at a ball this evening,

Mr Watt, R.M., lias withdrawn from his candidature for tho Mayoralty of Dunedin. The Presbytery has sustained the call to Dunedin of tho Rov. Mr Patterson, of Napiov.

At Timaru last night tho Salvation Army held nn "all-night" meeting, with an interval at midnight for refreshments. A woman named Hannah Coy charged a negro at Dunedin yesterday with being tho father of her child. Tho evidence showed that tho " coy " maiden was mistaken, and Sambo got off. Among tho numerous "clients"of the late hangman, Mat-wood, only four wore women. On one occasion he swung off four sailors at once. There are 1,400 applicants for his pleasant situation, A number of Victorian bowlers propose visiting Now Zoaland and playing a series of intercolonial bowling matches. Emanuel Bowden, a Kumara miner, nar rowly escaped death yesterday by falling into the sludgo channel and being swept out with the " tailings." Gloomy and showery weather at Timaru yesterday interfered with picnics, athletic sports, and a Blue Ribbon Army demon stration.

Tho latest Cabinet canard is that tho Hon. Mr Johnston will retain a seat, in order to instruct his successor. Bosh !

Mrs Webb, wifo of a medical man, com mitteed suicide at Dunedin yesterday, by cutting her throat. Drink did it. Are your words-of moro weight when you pro-" pound " anything than when you only aim-"ounce" it ?

Scott, tho Otago " ped." declines the challengo of Rnynor to a walking contest at Adelaide.

Tho steamor Rotomahana sails for Thames at 10 o'clock to-morrow (Sunday) morning.

The Bad and Worthless.

(>ro novpr imitated pr c<fynttrfeited. This is especially true of ft family modiolne, and it is posit Iyo proof that tho reinody imitated\s of the highest value. As soon as it had boon tasted and proved by tho whole world that Hop Bitters was tho purest, best, and most valuable family medloino on earth, many Imitations Bprung up, and bogan to steal the notices In whioh theProsp and tho pcoplo of tho country had oxprossod the merits of H. 8., and in every way trying to induco sntTcring invalids to uso their stufl instead, expecting to make money on tho credit and good namoof 11. B. Many others started nostrums put up in similar stylo to H. 8., with variously doviscd names in whioh tho word Hon or " Hops " were used In a way to Induce pcoplo to bphovMhev wore tho samo as Hop l-iUers. All such pretended remedies or euros, no matter what their Btylo or nama is, and especially thoso with tho word "Hop" or " flops" in their name or in any way connected with thorn or their nnino, aro imitations or counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of Iheni. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch ov cluster oi.gi.cn Hops on the wlilto labol, and Br, Soule"SSiunic blown in the glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and chemists are warned against dealing in iuiita- Mono or counterfeits.

Keels Younq Aoain. — "My mother was afflicted a long time with neuralgia and a dull, hoavy, Inactive condition of tbo whole system, headache, nervous prostration, and was almost holplcss. No physicians or medicines did her any good. Threo months ago she began to uso Hop Bitters, with such good effect that sl.o seems and feels young again, although over eventy years old.'—A Lady in 8.1. Sook up.

CABLEGRAMS.

[REUTERS TELEGRAMS.]

(Received November 10—12.30 p.m.) Gorman aud Spanish Courtesies. Berlin, November 9. Prince Frederick William, Crown Prince, proceeds to Madrid next week on behalf of Emperor William to return- tho visit which King Alfonso recently paid His Imperial Majesty.

Vote for Tonquin Expedition. « Paris, Novomber 8. 2 The Government have asked the Chamber to vote'a million francs to cover the expenses of the French expedition to Tonquin. The Servian Insurrection.

. Belorads, Nov!). Telegrams are to hand from Seenavcnta announcing that th,e Servian troops des patched against the insurgents have cap tured the Tatters position and made a hun dred prisoners. French Intentions in tho Pacific. London, November 9. The 'Standard' reports that M. Ferry has given assurance that France has no inten tions of annexing New Guinea, or, indeed, attempting any further annexations in tho Pacific.

Political Reform in Jamaica.

London, November 9.

A new constitution lias been granted to Jamaica, givingifc partly elective Chambers.

Ireland for tho Irish.

London, November 9,

Mr Trevclyan, Secretary for Ireland, declines to sanction any extensive scheme of Irish emigration.

Military Preparations In Russia. Russia is mobilising ah army division at Pokov, and all furloughs havo been re called.

AUSTRALIAN

Brisbane, Saturday.

Sir Thomas Mcllwraith, I'remior, recog nising the weakness of his party in the new Parliament, has tendered tho resignation of himself and colleagues. Those havo been accepted by the Governor, and his Excel lency has sent for Mr Griffiths to form a now Ministry

Melbourne, Saturday. Hoavy rain has fallen without intermis sion during the night. The pumping operations on the Rodonda have been successful, and she isnow afloat.

Tho Steamer Rodondo.

Melbourne, November 9.

Tho position of tho steamer Rodondo is unchanged. Pumping commenced last night, but without success, and tho saving of tho vessel and cargo is doubtful. Queensland Parliament.—Tho Governor on Annexation. Brisbane, November 9. Tho Queensland Parliament was opened yesterday by His Excellency Sir Anthony Musgrave. In the course of his speech His Excellency referred to New Guinea and the Pacific Islands, saying that ho believed a 'firm and united expression of opinion on tho part of the colonies would lead to the an nexation of thoso islands. In the Legisla tive Council to-day, tho address-in-reply was adopted. In tho Assembly this even ing, tho Hon. S. W. Griffiths gave notice that he would, on Tuesday next, propose a direct vote of want of confidence in the pre sent Government.

MINING OPERATIONS AT TE AROHA.

Excellent Returns and Prospects.

Te Aroha, this day. Mr Cramp commenced to-day surveying Bullock's water-race for a battery of 40 stamps up the . Vaiorongomai Creek. Crushing is still looking well, and tho manager expects to-night to have 2,0000z5. of amalgam for tho week's crushing. I believe next week will exceed the present, as the stone now coming out from the New Find low level is superior to anything yet sent to the battery, and there is any quan tity of it.

Messrs Firth and Clark yesterday sent tho following in reply to a telegram for warded by the battery manager:— "Blankets to bo washed as often as re quired ; tailings to be stacked for the bene fit of Companies." This has given great satisfaction to all tho miners and others in terested, and it is believed it will add an ounce of gold to every ton of quartz from tho Now Find and Premier so that even better returns may soon bo looked for.

SPORTING NEWS

Taranaki Races.

[iIY TEI.KORAriI. —.'BESS ASSOCIATION.]

Kkw Plymouth, this day. Tin: following aro the results of tho various events :—

Handicap Steeplechase.—Flying Scud (lOst), 1; Billy Goby'om (lOst 7lb), 2; Reliance (9st 121b), 3. Won easily. Swung Handicap,—Dan, I; Landscer, 2 ; Normnnby, 3.

Trial Stakes,—Puriri, I; Flirt, 2; Miss Purtian filly, ...

Town Plate.—Normanby and Landscer ran a dead heat and divided tho stakes. Timo : ..min. lOsocs.

Flying Handicap.—Dan, 1; Landsoor, 2 ; Normanby, 3.

Consolatios.—Pcaral, 1 ; Raphael, 2 ; Patience, 3.

THE AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

At tho Agricultural Show yesterday after noon, several competitions took place which wcro productive of moro or less interest. A leaping match took placo between Mr D. Tonka's Greyhound, Mr Whewell's Sir Garnet, Mr Philson's Marks man, Mr 11. Tonks'a Messenger, and Mr D. Stewart's horso for prizes of £5 and £2, and after a spirited contest, Greyhound was adjudged the winner, and Sir Garnet tho second best. For the sheep-shearing competition, threo sheep to bo shorn within an hour, J. White, J. Bollard, and Mr Buckley enterod, and Bollard carried off tho honours, his shoop being shorn in 4S minutes. One of tho others finished before him, but tho work was not so well done. Three more sheep were then shorn, in order that their fleece might be weighed, and that from Mr James AVallaco's Lincoln owe weighed no less than lOlbs. Tliqs. Rowe, of Onehunga, was awarded tho prize for the host shod roadster, and J. Hearst, Robt. 11. Wilson, and R. H. Smith got socond prizes. Mr A. Buckland put up to auction shortly after 2 o'clock some of the Stud and Pedigree Stock Company's shorthorn bulls, but the bidding did not reach the reserve, and they were therefore withdrawn. The whitebull Ar gus was sold to Mr Baddeley for HHguineas. Tho reserves on the others ranged from 100 guineas upwards. A handsome 'bus ex hibited by Messrs Cousins and Atkin attracted general attention during tho day in tho " Local Manufactures " Department, and formed tho subject of highly-laudatory remark. After 4 o'clock exhibitors began to withdraw their stock and goods, and tho sightseers rapidly dispersed, the excur sionists by rail being safely transported back to town. ,

We notice by our advertising columns that Messrs Hunter and Nolan will hold an important special salo of horses on Monday, consisting of several first-prize takers at the lato Agricultural Show, notably threo entire colts, one of which took fiyst prize as a year ling draught; aqd thp othor two received a special certificate of merit; thc black geld ing Billy took first prize as a weight-carry ing hack. There aro also a number of valu able animals enumorntcd.

At the request of Mr Cavei-hilJ, of Taranaki, and several friends, the judges in tho heavy draught olass of horse stock inspected a two.yoar-old oolt by AVallnce, out of Tarn Belle, and a gelding by Star and Garter, out of Brg, and gave tho fol lowing certificate :—" Wo havo inspected Mr Caverhill's two-yoar-old colt, and con sider ho would have successfully competed at the prosent show. Tho yearling would havo stood high in tho list of prizes. (Signed)—Thomas McElroy and Joseph Clark, judges." MrMasefield, of Helensville Fish Factory, obtained first prizes for mullet in cask and also for tinned mullet. Theso were inad vertently omitted from our report. We are glad to learn that this industry is assuming extensive proportions and is meeting with every encouragement. We learn that Mr B. A. Laurie took first prize in duck-wingod game at the Show. An error occurred in reporting this through tho omission of the entry from the catalogue.

Doctors Gave Him Up.—" Is it possiblo that Mr Godfrey is up and at work, and cured hy so Biniplo a romedy!" " I assure you it is true that ho is entirely cured, and with nothing but Hop Bitters, and only ten days ago his doctors gave him up and said ho must dio. " Woll-a-day I I t this is so I will go this minute arid get soriio for i my poor George. I know hops aro good."- B«aa, . ' - '

TELEGRAMS.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Cambridge, this day, Pocket-picking.

At the sports held on tho race-course here yesterday, some light-fingered work came under the notico of the police. A gentle man, who came up in the steamer, missed £13 out of his pocket, for which a fellow passenger is suspected. Another gentle man named Farrell, who had taken off his clothes to run, had a watch stolen. '

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Wellington, this day,

Tho lonic's Passengers.

The authorities of the New Zealand Shipping Company havo not received any complaints from the third-class passengers by tho lonic, and none were made when the Health Officer mustered the passengers on arrival and asked if there were any com plaints. Dr. Rouse, of Lyttelton, who was in charge of the Government immigrants onboard, denies that the third-class passen gers had any grounds of complaint, and says the food was excellent. Several of the passengers themselves write to the morning paper to tho same effect. The Company will probably ask the Government to make a full inquiry.

Dunkdii. this day.

Orangemen and the Irish Land League.

At the Protestant Allianco Fete Mr Lai-nook moved, and Rov. Mr Ward seconded the following resolution, which was carried :—" We condemn the Irish Land League and its professional agitators as being responsible for atrocious assassina tions and outrages which have recently disgraced Ireland, and thcroforo ■ are of opinion that.it behoves all Orange men and Protestants in New Zealand to carry out thoir principles, to increase their vigilance, and to still further prove their loyalty."

ST. ANDREWS BAZAAR.

Tins attractive bazaar was opened at eleven o'clock yesterday morning, and was fairly attended throughout tho day, but more particular!) in the evening. Tho numerous holiday attractions, no doubt, militated against the bazaar ; still, considering these things, a fair amount of business was done. Tho young ladies who give gratuitous ser vice to this portion of the work of St. Andrew's Church are entitled to much credit for the manner in which they display their business capabilities in conducting sales of goods, and in which they gather experience wliich may be of service to them in the years to come. Although exchanges havo been effected, a variety of useful articles still remain on hand, but which may find purchasers this evening. The art gallery, arranged by Mr J. J. Holland, has attracted hundreds of admirers of the fine arts, and proved a source of genuine enjoyment ; while the gieat and valuable variety of articles of u_e and ornament for the children and drawing room have gratified the economic taste of mothers and elder sisters. The takings at the several stalls and in entrance fees amounted to £143 14s 2d, made up a follows :—No. 1 stall, £27 10s ; No. 2, £30 3s 4d; No. 3, £37 14s 5d ; No. 4, £20 ; No, 5 (refreshment stall), £5 12s lid ; entrance money, £22 Os Gd ; miscellaneous receipts, 13s. The bazaar was opened this afternoon at two o'clock, with a number of new attractions. Tho Garrison Band will per form this evening at half-past seven o'clock.

WHAU REGATTA

So far as public interest was concerned in the Whau Regatta, which took place yester. day, the affair was a miserablo failure Tho inhabitants in the locality turned out in very small numbers, and, apart from com petitors, only about twenty or thirty persons came from Auckland. This failure was undoubtedly due to bad management on thc part of the Committeo in neglect ing to give sufficient publicity to matters connected with the regatta, and to tho little public interest which it accordingly attracted. Tho p.s. Enterprise was used as flagship. Cap tain Miller acted as starter and Captain Le Roy as umpire. The Whaleboat Race resulted in a victory for the Young Colonial Crew," which beat Clare's crew over a four miles course by about four lengths, the names of the winning crew being:—Ed. Moore, boat steerer; stroke, F. Finlay ;4, W. J. McDonald; 3, G. Finlay; 2, R. Moore; 1, G. McKay. Tho Scullers' Raco was closely contested, and re sulted in a victory for Albert White, with C. Bailey second, and T. Farquhar third. For tho Rob Roy Canoo Race J. Clare, J. Baker, A. J. Bloomfield, A. B. Shaldet., and A. White competed. White won, with Bloomfield socond, and Shalders third. J. Waymouth and A. Bailey took part in tho Dingy Raco, which finished in a win for tho latter. A second dingy raco (for youths in tho Whau district) was won by W. Laurie,and W.Nottingham won thoßoys Punt Race.

ABBOTTS OPERA HOUSE.

The Tolks wcro favoured with a crowded audienco at tho Opera House last evening, when "Tho Strategist" was again pro duced with excellent offect. The Polks play on Monday, for tho first time in New Zealand, a new comody drama entitled "Tho Ainorican," of powerful interest, in which Mr Polk sustains ono of his most popular characters in conjunction with Mrs Polk and tho full strength of thoir com pany. Now scenery has been prepared for tho piece, tho management sparing no ex pense in producing the com.edy.in a manner worthy tho patronago of the playgoing public.

THEATRE ROYAL.-CONCERT.

The concert which was given last njght in the Theatre Royal in aid of tho funds of St. Benedict's Church Fund was very largely attended, every part of the building being crowded. It was held under tho patronago of Bishop Luck, and amongst those present were the Very Rev. Mon signore Fynes, V.G., and tho Rov. Fathers Walter McDonald, Paul, Downey, Lenihan, and \ Taggioli. Mr Angelo Forrest was to havo acted as con ductor and accompanist, besides con tributing to the performance ; but he was not present,' and had it not been for the kindness of Miss Donovan in undertaking to supply the accompaniments serious inconve nience would haveensued. Mr Mahon wasen trusted with tho general arrangements, and discharged them satisfactorily. The pro gramme was a highly-attractive ono, but the items might have been moro tastefully arranged, lliis, however, is a matter of detail. So far as the execution is concerned, there is no room for cavilling. The singers vjere in good voice, and they gavo their respective selections \a a manner betokening careful rehearsal, while the frequent and general applause of tho audience 'attested their enjoymont, Mrs Kilgour sang '' Auld Robin Gray" with nico expression and Mr Yates fairly brought down the " house " with Maccabo'sgroat " hit," " I'm NotMoself at All;" while MrGooch gave in his best stylo a now and pretty song entitled "Dream Faces," as woll as the old favourite, "Tho Clang of the Wooden Shaon," Mr O'Hare was highly amusing in his comic songs, " Tho Rocky Road tolfub lin " and " The Low-Back'd Bar," both of which were applauded to tho'echo. The other selections, all of which were suc cessfully rendered, were as follow:—Over ture, "Iu Memoriam," Garrison Band; song, "The Lime Trees," Miss AnnieHar grave; recitative, "Friend of tho Brave," andair, "Musicof tho Drum," MrG.Boylo ; song, "Waiting," MrsKilgour; song, " Fail as aßoso," Mr J. Edwards; song, "Kathleen Mavourneon," Miss Staunton;" song, "Sing, Sweet Bird," Miss Lorrigaris. song, " Como into the Gardon, Maud," Mr R. J. Yatos; romanza and soronado, "The Wanderer," Garrison Band; song, -'When tho Quiet Moon is Beaming," Miss Stephen son ; song, "Don't Forget Me," Mr J. Ed wards; song, "CiascunloDice,"MissSt_u». ton; song, " Will o'the Wisp," Mr Q, Boyle song, "My Heart's First Home," Mr w" Jennings; song, "Tit fee Tat," Miss A Hargrave; song, "ShyHo Bawn," Miss Lorngan. Tiie" Garrison Band executed their selections with fine effect, and Miss Donovan played tho. bulk pf the accompani ments in a finished manner. Slip is, without doubt, a. pianislo of great ability. Miss Mcllhone plowed theaccoinpwlmontstQMi-S Lorngan'.. and Mr O'Haro'ssongs. ..Theeon cort concluded shortly before olo.cn o'clock with tho National Anthem.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

Spring Meeting,

President: Mr 13. Tonks. Vice-president- Mr Thomas Morrin. Stewards :-Mr J. M. Clark Mr Samuel Morrin, Mr J. Russell, Mr J w' M. Carpenter, Mr J. Dickey, Mr H. p n__ r ' her, Mr W. McLaughlan, Mr E. Mitchelson M.H.U., Captain Walinsley, Mr John Mar shall, Mr. J. W. Duller, Mr R. J. Taylor Judge: Mr Robt. Graham. Starter: Mr W McLaughlan. Treasurer: Mr Thomas Mm rln. Clerk of the Scales: Mr F. W. MarkV Clerk of the Course: Mr T. A. Brown.

TiIK racing season 1883-4 was inaugurated in this part of the colony to-day by the Spring Meeting of the Auckland Racing Club. This usually pleasant gathering was somewhat marred by the rain that fell heavily early in the day, but despite the damp, tho large number of persons who attended succeeded in enjoying themselves thoroughly. Additional interest was lent to the proceedings from thc fact that Wood nymph, by Musket—Sylvia, and conse quently a full sister to the brilliant Martini- Henry, was to make her debut. The totalizators, which were fairly patronised were to-day worked for the first time in tho interests of tho Racing Club. That it is undesirable that those betting machines should bo in the hands of private individuals was first pointed out by the Star and wo have to congratulate the club on the success that has so far at tended their efforts in what wo believe to be the right direction. The new sixteen horso totalizator, constructed for the Club by Mr G. W. Heslop, was used for the first time. It is a handsome and apparently vory accurate machine. The following is a description of the events decided up to tho time of going to press :—

TRIAL STAKES of lOOsovs., with a Sween stakes of 3sovs. each, to go to the second horse. Entrance, 2sovs. each, to „o to thi_ funds. Weight for age. Distance, l mile l> er three-year-olds and upwards. Maidens' if three-year-olds, allowed Slbs; four-voir olds, 71bs; flvo years and upwards, ltilbs. Nolsen (Vailo) _.. __ Maori (Clark) ... ... ._' o Vortex (Allom) o Betting, 0 to 4on field. It was a well contested race, won by half-a-length. Stl Leger was out of condition, and ran' last' Swordsman (Krimmer), Kalo (Sutherland'' Paramena (Kelly), Fishwoman (French)' Taipouri, and St. Lcgcr (Laing) also ran In the totalisator there wereJ7s investors' 51 for the winner; dividend, £3 2s. ' WELCOME STAKES of lOOsovs., with a Sween stakes of 3sovs. each, to go to second horee" Jor two-year-olds. Colts, Bst olbs; fillies Sst. Entrance, 3sovs. each, to go to th» funds. Distance, 5 furlongs. e Trenton (Dawson) ... ,-.. j ' Krupp (Clark) ' 2 Revolver q

Carbineer, Castaway, Tetford, Gretna Green, Satanella, and Wobdnymph— Mar tini-Henry's sister—also ran. This was a well-contested raco, Trenton winning by a nose. Woodnymph finished fifth Time : lmin. SJsecs. Dividend, £27 15 8 HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 75aovs with a Sweepstakes of Ssovs each, to go to second horse. Entrance, 2sovs each, to -go to tbe tonds^ Distance, 2 miles, over 8 flights at Woodpecker ... 1 Harkawoy "" ___ Chandler ... * , "_ 3 Christmas, Rawenata, and Robert the Devil also ran. Woodpecker won easily bv four lengths, J J

ARRIVAL OF A FRENCH MAN-O'-WAR.

The French man-o'-war Eclaireur arrived from Tahiti this afternoon, and upon our representative proceeding on board, he was cortcously received and furnished with all necessary information concerning the vessel and her voyage here. We are especially in debted to Sub-lieutenant Legendre for the particulars which woappend. TheEsclaireur is a comparatively new vessel, having been built at Toulon in" 1878, and this is her first voyage to this quarter of tha globe. She was commissiond for the South Pacific station, her last port of call before arrival being Tahiti, winch was left 10 days ago. During the voyage ■ she has. experienced moderate weather, the wind being principally from the S. W. She brings with her as passengers a number of Tnhitian residents, who go on from here to New- Caledonia, whence thoy proceed by the, troopship Loire direct for France. Description of the Vessel. The Eclaireur is a fine two-decked wooden vessel, barquo rigged, carrying 8 guns of hf teen centimetre, and 4 Hotokiss gUhs Her dimensions are: Length, 78 metres; breadth, 12 metres, Her engines are by Woolf, and aro of 450 horso-power, capable of giving tbo vessel a velocity of fifteen knots an hour. List of Officers, Tho following is a list of her officers :— Commander, Poujin do la Maison-Neuvo • Second Officer, Rovuset; First Lieutenants,' Douitlard and Auvert; Ensigns, Dezes! Morgaret, Lidin, and Moltez; Sub lieutenants, Lainy, Legendre, Bourdon, and Delaye; Paymaster, Nonet; surgeons, Renaud and Branellac.

The Eclaireur will remain here for about a week, her arrival hero being merely for" the purpose of a visit. Hence sho will pro ceed to Noumea, N _»' Caledonia. When she left Tahiti ten days ago there were %mg there tho French ironclad Montcalm, which was bound for Valparaiso, and tho French sloop Volage, which is stationed in the South Pacific.

SALVATION ARMY PICNIC.

Upon arriving at the wharf .here appeared to bo some 400 persons awaiting the p.s. . ictoria, all with bright smiles,|seemingly in tending to enjoy a through holiday. By 8.20 all wcio on board, aud as the boat quickly steamed off the hymn "We ar. out on the Ocean Sailing " was sung by all, During the trip Miss A. Bramo, acting as a cs.ptain, got a number of Hallelujah Lasses around her, and they sang various Hymns, arndsest winch was " Whiter than the Snow." This young lady most probably wdl be engaged :"L ■ AJ. my m& w*ll wake a most ofticiont Captain. Tho Tamaki, wharf _-a_ reached by 9 15, and as the Sock passed off tlie steamer there wore ooun.'ed 393 souls. Cricket andFootbalhvas immediately began by the youtl^ whilo the young ladies' evv dently attracted by the mesmeric influeieo of Mr F. F. Stephenson, of Sydney, started a game of " rounders " which seemed to be enjoyed by the tender sex. During the morning, tho following wove the most pro minent games :—" Bingo" and "Get a partner." The former gave much merriment while the lattor wap more heartily enjoyed by the young ladies of sweet IS, who seemed in great earnestness to "get a partner," al together in one ring some thirty pairs wet taking part. During 12 nnd 1 o'clock the. various groups scattered themselves in all parte of the beautiful grounds and shrubbery for luncheon. In the after noon bathing parties , were formed and tho weather being sunny and warm. ih& bathing was thoroughly enjoyed. At 8 p.m. Captain and Mrs Graham gathered all upon the green sloping bank, and after a hymn was sung he said they were very pleased that their Onehunga friends had driven oyer and como amongst them, there fore, ho thought it right to ask them espe cially to address the meeting. Reif. Mr- Bond then read the last Chapter of Philip pians with a few suitable comments. Mr Ihelphs, the American Evangelist, ad dressed the meeting upon perfect faith and entire Sanctihoation. Mrs -Sycroft testified to this perfect peace which passeth aU wnderstancfing and urged those before her to strive for it. Rev. Mr Bond gave a lengthy but most impres sive exhortation to work wholly and entirely for Christ and said he hardly could refrain from speaking all the afternoon as his heart was full of the love of Christ. Mr Somer ville, a vonorable gontleman, followed, and appealed principally to the -Uncon verted. Ho most fluently described God's infinite love through Christ. Mr Robert Bycroft spoke of tho l-Mclng he ex perienced in Christ of pep&c. peace, and gave testimony to a consecrated life. Mr ~olin Bycroft related his experience from youth. When U years of age he first was. impressed <sf his need of a Saviour, and began. W prayer, but ho fell off until he rejiohed 17, when ho was awakened in tho faith again through tho latoßev. T. Buddie, and about seven months ago brought to experience a. full consecrated life through the instrumentality of theAmerican evange lists. Captain Graham called upon any of tho soldiers present to speak, and five, responded, Hymn 99 was then sung, Jesus - Saviour," after which Captain Grcham closed with prayer. The meet ing resulted-' in ono conversion and one consecration.. Tea amongst the ever- ~ greens was then resorted to. The steamer returned at 6.25, arriving at Auckland at: 7.80. Altogether the picnic proved a per fect success, and was onjoyed by all.^ Communicated.

•J. W. Robinson, a Dunedin arohi_e__» _ charged a young man named White with assault. White's defence waft that Robin son insulted hie sister, whereupon he. thrashed him. Verdict of the Court* " Served him right,"

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1883



Special Advertisements. G' H R I S T M AS AND KEW yEAR CARDS, Suitable for friendly greetings by tho Outgoing G. T. CHAPMAN Has much pleasure in drawiug the attention of the pußlio to his magnificent assortment or I CHRBTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS, These CARDS havo each one or more Photos. Of Auckland and Lake Sconery, both Plain and Coloured, and the Steal Designs are by far the finest ever yet offered in Auckland. It is auite impossible to enumerate tho different styles, therefore Gt.T.C. will bo glad to receive-a call from Intending purchasers, and feels confident that thoy havo only to bo seen to be appreciated and purchased. !■• G. T. CHAPMAN, BOOKSELLER Si STATIONS-. fii. Queen -street (opposite Bank of New Zealand : T>ETIRIN,Cki,ROM BUSINESS! SELLING OFF! BELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! John Ijeck. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. SIS WELL-ASSORTED STOCK SELLING OFF! • SELLING OFF! SELLING OFFI AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. —: t retiring from business. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. BgTIRING. FROM BUSINESS, PREMISES LET. SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF I ; . SELLING'OFF 1 | STOCK. MUST ?E CLEARED. |L . ALT. ACCOUNTS not paid before 31st tt <_CTOnttU wUI bo handed to hi_ Bollcl ■H". tor tor rooovcry. If F ■ one' month' yfy■•■ ||: '.FAT A__D UNDER COST PRICE. '



Special Advertisements^ mO INTENDING SETTLERS. FIRST-CLASS SMALL FARMS, With Steam Communication to Auckland, be sides Rail and Good Road, Will be Offered For Sale by Auction .■ On the 14th November next. See advertisement. B. TONKS 8. CO. Christmas Cards OF NEW ZEALAND VIEWS. THESE VERY CHOICE CHRISTMAS CARDS will glvo friends in England and elsewhere a good idea of the Beauties and Wonders op the "BRITAIN OF THE SOUTH." 1. MAORILAND. 2. 1 NATURE'S FROLICS IN NEW ZEA 3. i LAND. 4. MOUNTAIN, LAKE, AND FIORD. 5. LAKE AND MOUNTAIN SCENERY. G. HOT LAKES AND TERRACES. 7. CHRISTCHURCH. 8. DUNEDIN. 9. GREAT COMET OF 18S2. 10. \ AUCKLAND, j Price, One Shilling each. Sontto any address on receipt of ls Id in stamps. N.B.—The 'Frisco Mail, leaving Auokland on November oth, reaches London on December 17th. The Sole Vendor of the Above is AVILLIAM RATTRAY, DRAPER, CLOTHIER, & 3ILK MERCER. 178, 180, AND 182, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. 158 & 160 PLEASE CALL Qucen-st 158 & 160 PLEASE CALL QHeen-Bt 158 & lfM PLEASE CALL Qucen-st 158 & IGO Qucen-st 158 __ 160 AND INSPECT Quoen-st 158 & 100 AND INSPECT Queen-st 158 & 160 AND INSPECT Queen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY Queen-st 158 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY Qucen-st 158 & 100 GRAND DISPLAY Queen-st 158 & 160 Qucen-st 158 & 160 NEW GOODS Quoon-Bt 158 & 160 NEW GOODS Queen-st 1-8 & IGO NEW GOODS Queen-st 158 & 160 Queon-st 158 & 160 JUST OPENED. Queen-st 158 & 160 JUST OPENED. Queen-st 155 & 160 JUST OPENED. Queen-Bt 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 Queon-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 64 CASES Qucen-st 158 & 160 01 CASES Queen-st 15S & 160 64 CASES Queen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Queen-st 158 & 100 NEW CLOTHING Queen-st 158 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Queon-st 158 & 160 _ Queen-st 158 & 16« HATS & HOSIERY, Qucen-st 158 & 160 HATS & HOSIERY. Queon-st 158 & 160 HATS & HOSIERY. Qucen-st ■ 158 & 100 Queen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 ft 100 — • Queen-st 15S & IUO Qucen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 100 THE NEW ZEALAND Queen-st 158 & 160 . Queon-Bt • 158 & 100 CLOTHING FACTORY, Quoon-st 158 & 160 . Queen-st ISB & 160 Qu__e_.-sti.K-_t, Queen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 Auckland. Queon-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 Quocn-st 158 & 160 J. FITZSIMONS, Queon-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 10C Branch Manager. Queen-st IN consequence of the continual demand for inexpensive but at tho samo time reli able Artificial Tooth, Mr Crosse Dentist, of Queen-street, adopts this means of Informing his patients that in future ho will supply, the best class of Artificial Teeth, on vulcanite base, with superior workmanship, at 10s 6d per tooth. This is the cheapest and most satisfactory de scription of Artificial Teeth obtainable in the Colony, and for which patients frequently pay a guinea a tooth. Celluloid, though not rooom uicnded, will be supplied at tho samo price. Teeth will only bo extracted at half-price, viz., 2s Gd. only between the hours of 9 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. nEEAT CLEARING SALE OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, TO COMMENCE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, MRS. J. SMITH LEAVING FOR SYDNEY. : '"~~ a Having a vory Large Stock of tho above-mon- tioned Goods, Mrs J. S. will hold a GREAT CLEARING SALE. In order to roduoo the same, tho whole Stook will be offered to the public at Less than Wholesale Prices. Tho following aro a FEW OF THE REDUC TlONS:—Ombro Satin, reduced from 3s lid to ls 6d; Plain Satin, from 3s lid to ls 6d; Coloured Gros Grain Silk, 5s lid to 3s lid; Broche Satin, from 4s 6d to 2s lid: Plain Sateon. from 10}d to 7Jd; Dress Material, from Sid to 4Jd: Coloured Lustre, real good value, from ls Jd to 6Jd; White Sheeting, 90-inch, from 2s to Is 6d -, White Sheet ing, 2 yards wide, at IOJd. Horrocks's Long Cloth, A, 36-lnch, 3Jd ~ .. B, „ 43d !■ „ ~ H, „ 6Jd Coloured Oatmeal Cloth, from Is 4d to 11 Jd Good Prints. 2_d and 3|d per yard Children's White Pellisses, from 8s 6d to 3s lid ~ Coloured Dresses, from Gs lid to 3s lid Boys' Felt Hats, from 3s 6d to ls lid Men's Col'd Molo Trousers, from 7s lid to 5s 6d „ „ Working Shirts, „2s lid to ls lid „ Good Tweed Suits, from 39s to 27s 6d Boys' Knlcker Suits, from. 10s 6d to 6s lid A Vory Largo Stook of Ladies' Night-dresses, 2s lid and 3s lid * ' Ladies' Corsets, 4s 9d to 2s 6d REMNANTS ! REMNANTS ! ! Remnants, 3d to Od peryard, including Flannels, Dress Material, &c, tee. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Note the Address : J. N S M I T H, Next Service Hotel, Qoeen-street. Continuation of cheap drapery & clothing sale. H. ATKINS Begs to thank his numerous Patrons for the wonderful success of his CHEAP DRAPERY AND CLOTHING SALE, And also to announce that he has succeeded in securing from the Now Purchasers a Lease of his present premises. H. ATKINS Begs also to say that as the " WHOLE STOCK Has been RE-MARKED IN RED, He will continue his Sole 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 SOL 'a For a short time at about WHOLESALE PRICE. JOB STOCKS IN DRESS MATERIALS, JOB STOCK OF ANY DESCRIPTION AT ANY PRICE. CHEAP LINES ARE CONSTANTLY BEI BOUGHT, AND ARE ALL MARKED . AT VERY LOW PRICES, H. ATKINS, DRAPER, CLOTHIER, &0. Ex S.S. BRITISH QUEEN. We have just opened up, by aboye Direct Steamor, a Vory Choice Assortment of SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Including— TRIMMED BONNETS TRIMMED HATS UNTRIMMED BONNETS AND HATS FEATHERS, FLOWERS HEAD-DRESSES OLD LADIES' DRESS CAPS WIDOWS' CAPS, RIBBONS REAL AND IMITATION LACES COLLARETTES " MANTLES % And a variety of other.Novolties. 1 Dressmaking Is now in „h».ge of MISS \ -.'..' [ JACKSON.. ' Milne _. Choyce, ' \.'z'. auckland.



Special Advertisements. Remarkably cheap lines in DRESS MATERIALS, &c„ CLOTHING, &0., at WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN'S. -. ( 500 Yards Plain Cold Lustres, 4jd, 5Jd,6Jd o d 800 Yards Fancy Dress Goods, 4 Jd, 5,d, 7_d °> 3 2000 Yards do, 9d, 10.d, ls .o ja Fancy Silk Mixed Checks, ls yard £o 30 Fancy Print Shirts, 2a lid half price d>, 50 Pairs Not Curtains from 2s 9d pair «Uk 267WhitoandUnbloachcdLincnDamasks •5.9 Table Covers, all sizes, from la Od each p-g Large Assortment Capes, Dolman Capes, 5 a Shawls, and Squares, from ls Cd, less 2 y. than half-price Hw 12 Ladies' Silk Jackots, from 17s 6d, " _ worth Double 500 Pieces New Prints, from 3Jd, New Plain and Fanoy Sateens Good Assortment New Cashmeres and Nuns' Veilings White and Grey Calicoes, Wholesale Price by Piece, net cash Boys'and Youths' Tweed Suits, 12s 6d, great bargains Boys' and Youths' Molo Trousers, from 4s 3d Men's Tweed Trousers from 5s 6d, 6s 6d, 7s 6d, Men's, Boys', and Youths' Straw Hats in great variety Job Lot of Carpets, to bo cleared out Cheap, to mako room; Felt Carpet, 441n. wide, ls 6_d yard; Tapestry Carpet, 2s Id ; Brussels, 3s Gd; Kidderminster, 2s lid; Splendid Assort mont Floorcloths, from ls 2d yard. Flvo per cent Discount on Cash Purohasos over 20s. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE. mHORNTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE: "Crown" Flour, In sacks, 100's and 60's "Champion" do. do. do. "Cantab" do. do. do. Sharps Bran Whoat AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), ESTABLISHED 1802. PURVEYORS OF LIGHT, HEAT, AND POWER. Tho Company sell and erect gas-fittings. In cluding gas apparatus and gas-power ongines. Stock includes Otto Gas Engines.—Offlco and Show-rooms, Fort-street. GRAND SHOW RAND SHOW OF MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS, AND LADIES' and CHILDREN'S COSTUMES. J. COSGRAVE & CO. J. COSGRAVE & CO. BEG TO ANNOUNCE THE ARRIVAL OF THEIR SUMMER SHIPMENTS SUMMER SHIPMENTS FROM TIIE HOME AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS, AND THAT THEY WILL HOLD A GRAND SHOW IN THEIR NEW PREMISES, 201 AND 200, QUEEN-STREET, PATTERNS POST FREE ON APPLICATION. DRESS AND MANTLE-MAKING ON THE PREMISES. Opposite Messrs W. McArthur's & Co.'s Warehouse.



Hang out your banners on tho outer wall, Tho cry Is Btlll thoy como. Fling to tho breeze tho diamond-shaped shlold bearing thc Inscription W.A.S., for all through tho markets of tho world tho horde of sorvllo imitators aro still essaying to substitute their wretched concoctions of gin for that delicate, unadulterated, palatable cordial known as 1 UDOLPno Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps. _