SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER{aSI' O^(UB SUNSET.-Tbls Evening, 7.19 SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, 4.52 MOON'S A_E.-New Moon, 9tb. 5.33 p.m.

DEPARTURES.

last evening. Wellington, s.s., Farquhar, for Tauranga Argyle, s.s., Crawford, for Whangaroi Hero, s.s., McGillivrny, for Dunedin Walrarapa, s.s., Chaltlcld. for Russell TO-DAY. Douglas, B.S.*, Norrie, for Mercury Bay

The s.s. Glonclg fer Russelland northern ports leaves the wharf at 5 p.m. to day.

- The barquo Alcacia left Hobart for Auckland on tbo 21st December.

The ship Margarot Galbraith arrived at Timaru from this port yesterday. Ij* Tho Auriga, 518 tons; Glance, 1800 tons, and Warwick, 1700 tons, were loading at London for tMs port on November K.

On the passage from Kaloara to Sydney tbo briganflne Look Ont bad eevernl sal a carried away and damaged.

The barque Stag, wh oh wee abandoned Is an nnieawnrthy condition near Melbourne in August Ust, baa been purchased in Lannoeston by the Taamanlan Stoam Navigation Company for a hulk.

The barque Wenono, 3)3 tons, la lo .ding at Caning. Nova Scotia, tor Auckland, via St. Johns, N.B.

Messrs Shaw, Snvillo, and Co.'s Crownthorpe (Captain Everest) left London for Auckland on November 12, with the following passengers :— Second cabin: A. H. Jones and W. D. Buchanan. Steerage: Jas. Chubb, David Hildred, Samuel Hildred. Miss C. Havers, George Lusby, Hannah Lusby, Emma Lusby, Wm. Lusby, David Lußby, Fa-iny Lusby, Charles Lusby, Fletcher Lusby, George Lusby, Arthur Lusby, Sissie Lußby, Hetty Lusby, John Devlin, Sarah Dovlin, Sarah J. Devlin, Annabella Devlin, Alexander Rid dell, Isabella Riddell, Alex. Rlddell, Georgo Riddel 1, John Milne. Mrs Milno, Mrs H. E. Olsen, and Tho3. B. Holowell. The- Now Zealand Shipping Company's Matura (Captain Grecnatrnl), which sailed from London en November 11th (consigned to the New Zealand Shipping Company, Limited), has the following passengers for Auokland :— Saloon—Dr. and Mrs David Morlce, Miss Jano E. Morlce, Mr. Ed ward L. Burnet, Mr Frederick Hazeldlne, and Mr Alfred Davlos. Steerage- Hugh Gilmoro, Eliza Gllmoro, William West, Thorns b Barry, Charles White, Mary A. Whito, Mlnnio Whito, Alfred Whito, Mary E. Whito, Stephen Spalding, Anne E. Spalding, Mary 3. Spalding, Herbert C. Spalding, Jesse Spalding, Rose A. Spalding, Alfred D. Spalding, Albert Spalding, John W. Ingham, Ellen J. Ingham, Alico Ingham, John -ngham, Henry Ingham, William Ingham, Charles Ingham, Edward Elseywood, Elizabeth Elseywood, John Shand, Jane Shand, John Shand, Jessie J. Shand, Bella Shand, Alexander Shand, Franoes Shand. Robert L. Smith, Eliza Smith, and Selina Smith,

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Mail Notice.

BAILS WILL CtOSn AS UMDIIB -

Till. DAT. For Rnseell, Kawakawa, Whongaroa. and Mon gonul, per Glenelg, at 1,30 p.m.

Thursday. Ith Instant*. For Thames, per Rotomahana, ot 8,30 e.~i. For Wolworo, Te Kopo, Crolgloburn, and Workwortb, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m, Per s.s, Walrarapa as follows: For India, Chino,Japon,Medlteraneon Porte, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For Glsborne, Napier, Southern ports, Aus tralian Colonies, ond United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindisl, or via Naples, for letter . etc.. specially bo prepaid ana addressed, at U«.m. . . ~_, , For money orders, registered lottors. nnd ■ nowspapors, nt 10 a.m. Lato lottors till H. 20 a.m. For Tauranga, Ohlnemutn, and Opotlkl, por Wei Ington, at 1 p.nt. _ __ For Whangarel Heads, Whanßatoi, and Knmo, per lona, at 6 p.m.

Friday, .'.b ln.tanr. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 0 s.m, For Walheke ond Coromandel, per Core-

mandol. at 230 p.m. -_.„ _ For Whangaroi Reads. Paru».Wolpn, Whanga rel, Kamo, Tanglhua, and Mangapal, per Argylo, at a p.m.

For Australian Colonies, per City of Sydney, Immediately after her arrival from Honolulu. Si B. BIS 3, Chlof Postmaster, Chlof Post-off.oe. Anokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

JANUARY 3, 18S3,

Abbott's Opora Houso-Juvenllo Company, Harlequin Jack tho Giant Killer, 8 p.m.

Theatre Roy al—Hey wo -da Novelty Company, 8 p.m.

American Novelty Hail. Qicen^trcet-Exhl bltlon of Patatlngi of Kgyptiaa War and Pre .entatlon of Gift. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Epsom H-U-Publlo Meeting of Mount Hden. Mount BoskUl, One .reo Hil', Romuera, and Ki33mRatop-jyer*. Bp.m.

Marriage.

BHAW-OARTKR,-On the -9;h Uocotnbtr 18.1, at Auckland, New Zealand. John Shaw, eldest son of John Hhaw. of Walkomitl. to Henrietta El^-beth. second denghterot Mr, W. Ca-io?. late of Oxford, Englaad,—Homo piporsp'.o-uo copy.

Death.

CLARK«.-Oa Jsnutrylat, ot her pnret>t- re Bldenco. Brown-atroot, fonaonby. Ada M«j< Infant daughter ot Georgo and Harriett Clarke, .god 1 year and 7 months, DUNN.-On Deoembßr 20.1582, at bis daughter's reßldonoe, Maigonnl. the Rev. O. B. Dann, aged 81 years. MARTIN.-On Wednesday, Janu.ry3rd. 1833, at hia parents' roaldenca. v¥elle»ley_Btr.ot. Michael John, the youageßt son of Franols and Emrly Martin, aged 8 monthi. The funeral will leave bia parents' ro.l-o.ee ta morrow (Thursday), at 2 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3,1883.

For the causa that lacks assl-tarca. For the wrong that need- resl.tn-c. Tot the future In the distance, Aod tha good that —a can do.

When tho Hall Ministry took advantage of Sir Arthur Gordon's absence at Fiji to initiate offensive operations against the Parihaka settlement, and wero surprised by His Excellency's sudden return to Wellington on the very night when the famous proclamation was signed, rumour gave out that the Premier had spent " a warm quarter of an hour" with the Go vernor, The particulars of the interview, however, were nover allowed to leak out, and though it was known that his Excel lency had addressed dispatches coneuring his advisors, these wero never submitted lo Parliament, Wo learn now, how ever, through the letter of our Lon don correspondent, vifl Suez, received yesterday, that the whole of tho .corres pondence has been submitted to the Im perial Parliament with other papers on New Zealand, issued, we presume, for the purpose of preparing the minds of English M.P.'a for ihe long promised debate on Maori matters, The reports commence with a debate in tho "New Zealand Parliament on the Maori Prisoners' Bill," and go on to give a longwinded history (chiefly by means of correspondence and extracts from the Lyttelton "Times") of the troubles on the West Coast, and at Parihaka in 1881. The most interesting portion of the volume to New Zealand will be Sir Arthur Gordon's ■ despatches to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, describing, in tones of out raged dignity, . tbe disrespectful treatment he experienced from Mr Hall and his confreres. The .first hint of anything unpleasant is in a letter detailing his (Sir Arthur's) discovering at Levuka tbat war was imminent in New Zealand. "This intelligence," ho says, " I obtained from a letter written by my private secretary, not a single member of the Ministry having addressed a single line to me on tbat or any other subject." Sir Atthur started for Wellington forthwith, and was surprised to learn on any'raJ that war had just been dc clared, and thaV (,_ark tne quiet sarcasm of what follows) "a ceitain Mr Bryce, the same person whose ' vigorous ' views the Government discountenanced, had been appointed Native Minister." "Cn meeting the members of the Executivu " (the Gover nor says) "I at once asked for a statement of the causes which bad led to so gteat a change of policy and action. Such a state ment in writing has been promised me by the Premier, but has not yet been placed in my hands. When it is co I shall be better able to judge how far I am prepared to ac cept the consequences of measures to which I have been no party, and tho justice and expediency of which a. yet appear very doubtful." Sir Arthur Gordon is a great admirer of the "Lyttelton Time:." whose leadeis on the Maoii question be thought "sound and well-expressed" Quite one third of the bulky blue book is filled with newspaper articles and letters to news papers about the Parihaka business, and it is worthy of note that they all take a rather jaundiced view of the .Hall Government's action. Sir A rlhur, however, is very fair. He did not approve of the attack on Pari haka himself, but he admits that the bal ance of public opinion in Now Zea'and was favourable thereto, The the book concludes with the burlesque petition of Sydney Taiwhaoga and Co.. and a brief newspaper extract giving an account of their interview with Lord Kimberley, ,

An accident on Poxing Oay to the son of the -Rev. J. 1. avis, at tho Thames, has ended fatally.

We have lcccivod atfcvtcmont of there* coipts and expenditure of tha Pitcorn sub scupiion Ist, It will he published to* morrow.

The number of visitor", for the week ending 30th December, at tho Auckland Turkish Baths was 60 gentlemen, 2 ladies, and 3 children.

The body of Miss Edith Wallis has been f.mnd floating outside Raglan harbour. At tho inquest a verdict of "Accidentally drowned " was returned. Tbe funeral was attended by a large number of settlers.

Mr J. C. Firth Is calling tenders ior cart ing about a thousand toiu of wheat and 1.550 tons hay from, hia station to Slanley, the point who c the navigation 10 tho Thames river begins.

Mr Dufaur, solicitor, has returned from a holiday excursion to Kawhia From his observations, it appears* that there is not likely to bo much opposition to Mr Bryce's scheme for opening the Government town ship otrthat harbor.

The mail steamer, which left for Sau Francisc. yesterday afternoon, had on board specie from Sydney valued at £15,228, anil i boxes gold shipped at Auckland, valued at £15,223. Of tlic latter £9.810 was lrom Thames, atid £9,388 from Coromandel.

A little hoy named White, son of Mr T. L. White, fell flora a p'um tree at Motu tapu yesterday, and got one arm severely sprained. Ibe injury 'was very painful but is not expected to prove serious.

The Qitecn-strect exhibition of pictures of tho E.yplian War was crowded by visitors last oveniog. The scenes will be shown dining the pre.cut week. Among the numerous gitcs of to-night will he three serviceable silver watoheg A brass band will bo iv attendauco, aud Mr Bailey will perform a number of conjuriDg tricks.

To tho Editor : Sir,—There is no crossing from one -id<- o Queeo-streat to tho ether between tbe Karangahape Iloadsand Wei leslcy-strect A crossing from tho cast tide of the street to iho eastern cntranco of tho Market is much wanted, especially in wet weather. I have often wondered why per sons lntc-e-ted in the Market have over looked the matter,- lam, &C, I'Kde-TRIAN.

Some time ago Mr Andrews, of Epsom, lost no less thun fix cows from hia premises, and, although diligent search has been made, and advertisements have appeared containing a full description of the same, no information haa boon received by Mr Andrews of ttwir present portion. We uudcr.'aud tbat otheis have suffered similar losses lately with similar results. It is sup posed that the cows havo been driven away by dishonest persons,

The ttmpcranee otitcttnimuaiit "Buy Your Own Chcrriee," attracted a larfje audiencu nt tho Choral Hall. Tho stoty was read by Mr Spurgeon, and the siogiug by the Band of Hope cbildr.n and friend*.. The soloists wcte Mrs Goodiso*. (alto), Mrs Bettany (eopratio), and Mr R. '! udchope, A noticoabla feature was tho wca'ing of n bunch of cherries by each vocalist, which gave additional interest to tha fceno. Herrick's old scng "Cherry l".ipe" was effectively sung aud loudly applauded.

The Christinas Pantomimo, " Jack tho Giant-Kil or," at Abbott's Opera House re ceived i's amplo sharo of patronage last night, and evidenced no diminution in its popularity. Tho pantomime U well placed with excellent sceno-y and mechanical effects, and extremely pleasing to young people One ofjthc mostia-cin»tiug scen.s is the mysterious silver revolving aiitl globe surrounded by faircs. Another in teresting performance was the grout jockey hornpipe of fivo, and the elaborate transformation. Tho oldeti stiry, in its modern dress, is very amusing, and will bo repeated to-night.

floyweod's -tovelty Company attrnctcd a full house last evouiug, being tho wind up of tho New Year's holidays. Mr Hey wood's songs, imptrsonatione, und charmed hires, olicited warm and cnthu.i»stic ap plause. Mr Horace Bent was also succc-a ful with his character sketches and funny lecture. Tho remaining novelties, all clever, consisted of negro and Ir'sh repre sentations and nautical aongs. Tho enter tainment, with a fow slight alteration*, will bo re-produced this evening in tho Theatre Royal.

A visitor to tho Domain on New Year's Day writes that while admitting this delightful spot is a great boon for picnic parties, being so closo to the city, and it i a plear-ant sight to see tbe thousands of happy and well-clothed children thero on that day, thinks it it a matter of regrnt that some provision for police eurvcilance is not made for such places equally with the taccs, for unless the practice ol taking f«ru» and stripping tho foliage from tho trees iv not stopped, in the courro of a few years there will be no ferns left in the gullies, while the damago done to tho tiers nod plant, is a pieca of vandalism tbat will bring its punishment, and tbat a deal of l&rrikinism takes place ami requires to bo watched and checked equally ns much in this place as at more fashionable places.

Tho annual picnic of tho cbilt'rcn ol Hclcnsviilo and district was held in th* crounds of Mr »'. Stewart. Thero wcro about two hundred childroo and a large number of adults took partin the festivities, Racing, twinging, dancing on tho greon, and oilier out-door sports were freely en joyed by both young and old, Jumpinsr by the boys and girl* caused much merriment. 1 here weto a number of sailors from the different - vessels in harbour ptesent, who taught the boys several new games, and proved that Jack on shoto is a jolly dog A cold dinner was sorved at 12.30, snd tea at 6 p.m. A great quantity of toys were distributed among tho little folks. Votes of thankt to Mr D. Stewart for uso of grounds, ladies for ptesiding, and Com mitteo of Management closed a very plea?ant day.

In yesterday's issue we briefly mentioned tho fjet that Potto, the*ridcr of Now Tear in tho steeplechase, sustained a fracture of the leg, through bis borsofalling at one of the jumps. Aficrtbc accident Potto wai convoyed to tho bow jockeys' room, where Drs Goldsbro' and Hooper were iv atten dance. An examination showed tho leg to be f'acturcd between the anclo and the knee. After tho bone h»d bcou set, tho sufferer was conveyed to tbe hospital. The genercsity of tbe spotting public is pro verbial, and tbo young man had hardly bocn carriod from tbo cour.o before Mr Weston doffed bis bell-topper, and depositing £10 therein, made a subscription on Potto s be half. In a very lew minutes between £80 and £90 was subscribed in the saddliug paddock, aud in tho evening this sum was increased to £100.

An unfortunate accident occurred on tho racccoutse yesterday juvt before tho starting of tho Consolation Race. Merlin, with Farrcll up, went out ou to the course to do his preliminary cantor hefoto the track had boon oleored by tho clerk of tho course. There must have been at least 500 pooplo standing on tho race track, and as the horse cantered along several persons bad narrow escapes. In front of the new grand stand a young woman, named Kliza McLaren, while attempting to cross thocourso, came into collision with Merlin, aod was thrown down, the horse's hoof striking her on the face. At first it was feared that she had sustained concussion of tho brain, but au examinaton by Drs. Goldsbro' and Hooper showed that the only serious injury was a fracture of the bridge of the note. Farrcll, lho jockey, who did his best to avoid the accident, was conducted into the Baddling paddock by tho police, and requested ■to give his name. This he did, and was then set at liberty.

Parents should be careful not to allow their children to go unprotected to the Domain, even on feast days and holidays. On New Year's Day, just before siinser, a girl of aoout eight yea's old narrowly es caped outrage from a burly and bearded rutlian of about six feet. A gentleman on his way home encountered the girl and man Bitting in proximity to each othor, tbe former weeping and trembling violently. Thinkiug all was Dot right, he accosted tho girl kindly and askotl.her trouble ; but tbe villain, taking speech iv hand, coerced th. child into silence, and pretending to bo her father, said he had been chastising her for losing her little brother. Tbo gentleman felt in the circumstances that ho cou'd not interfere, but he lingeted near tho spot till a married lady coming along approached the girl, and took her away from tha fel'ow, who then slunk off. Ihe gi.J, when sufficiently recovered from her fright, told that the brutal fellow, finding her alone and unprotected, had sat down Oesido her and compelled hor by threats to lißten to his disgusting talk, and was, when in terrupted, trying to persuade her to gj with him to a more secluded part of the Dum.in. What is here described took place in full view of pcop'e leaving the Domain, so that the girl had not done wrong in straying into an unfrequented part; and the danger of gi.ls btiog without protectors is thus made all the more ap parent. The ruffian in question was respectably clad in dark clothes and straw bar* Thero should he several policemen told off to patrol tbo Domain on holiday gatherings, especially at dusk, '

I The "Herald" to-day says: "Brett's JAuclland Alroan.c, Stranger's Vade Mccum, and Provincial Handbook for 1883, has also bean issued, '1 he present issue of this well-known publication U fully equal in U3efuluess and completeness to its pre decessors. It is prefaced with un excellent map with soundiugs of tho Auckland har bour, and the entrance thereto. 'Ihe publication ia brimful of information, and has a portrait of our new Governor, Sir VV. • F. D. Jervois, C.8., G.C.M.G'"

'Ihe American Novelty Company, who have pitched their font with us since June lab., and during their stiy have introduced many u«oful novelties aud _ household wants, quite irrespective of their Egyptian War Entertainment, annouurc their, _•„§. fourdaysiu Auckluud. .astllfi 'diorama is iv groat favor, there .1. _o doubt tbat god sucqSSS wiSi-teißS the farewell cxbibitions

A proclamaion in yes er.lay's New Zea land "Gazette" notifies that the sitting-* of tbe Supremo Court at \ Uckiand for the trial of criminal ewes will ha held at the Court-house on Wednesday, Jitiuary 12th ; Monday, Apiil2nd; Monday, July 2nd ; Monday. October Ist. Tho Civil sitiings on Monday, January 22 ; Mouday, April 9 ; Thursday, Juno 21 ; Wednesday, July lit; Wednesday, August 15; Monday, September 17 ( Monday, ('otobcr 15. The tii.l of causes under the Divorce anil Matrimonial Causes Act, 18C7, may take place at any of the ab ivc-moution.d sittings, fcitttiigs of the Court in Banco aud Bankruptcy every Wednesday, excopt during tho vacation, the abs-nco of the Judge, or v hen bo is encase 1 on other busin ss. Sittings iv Champers every Tuesday and Friday.

It was rumoured in town this morning that n man had attempted suicide by drowning ut St. Hcllicr's Bay yesterday, but ou making inquiry thoro seems to bo little reason to suppose tli at such was th ca-o. A druuken fellow got iato shallow water with his clothes on and began floun dering about, much to the amusement of mauy and the alarm of otho-s. Onco he re mained under wator so long that a cry was raised on the wliarf that "the rutin was drowniug," but soon after his heal again appeared abovo water, and ho continut'd to disport himself ns before. Iv otder to satisfy tbo fearful, some went; oil in a boat and brought the foolish bather ashore. 11 is action in t .king to the water, isstood of being attributed to suicidal intention', should probably rather be credited to*lha great heat of the weather and the cool and attractive appcarande of tho water,

Tbo annual Now Year's picnic of the ohildrcn attending tho Avondale Presby terian Sunday School was given by Mr and Mrs lluchinan, at Roseb ink—their own estate, on Monday. Thero was a larger ga'bcringof th hire. Iha-i ou any previous occca.iot'. Sitings and other amusomouts lnviiv been enjoyed, the b *ll rang for rerre.hmeuts.and large heaps of sandwiches, biscuits, cakes and othor gcoa tliingß dis appeared ia a short time. Prizes givon by Mr Buchauaa, forSunday-tc .00l work, Mere then dhiributcd by tho ll*i*. R. Sommcr villo, who addressed tho children and tod them of tho gtntitude they ought to cheri.h towards Mr and Mrs Buchanan, who pro vided them with a bandfomo banquet every New Year's Day. Ttitce limes throe hiarty cheers were then given for Mr and Mrs Buchanan. The former returned thanks, *. few more garni s were engaged in,and tbe children returned home, thoroughly satis fied with their entertainment, arid winning long life and happiness to their kind bene factors.

The " Church Gazette " for January gives a well digested summary of parochial and dioccsian news, reports of previous meet ings extracts from the diary of the Key. T. F. King. A pleasantly written paper in forms readers how Christmas Day was spent at St. Maty's, Parnell. Tho decota t'ons at St; Maty's, aud also at St. Paul's, weto very beautiful, and only second to those of .-t ThoousV, Uiitini-str«et,which, owing to a croat anio tnt of labour, _xce»deci tbo dec-rations of tho other Angclcin churches. Among lho best thiug.t in the present number of tho " Gazrtto," is the touching tributo to the memory of Mrs i larke, who died at Wairratc on tho Bth nit. This cstim—lo latfy died thro* diija be'ore her vigktioth birthday. Mrs Clarko was a good wouuu, and tho mother of the Archdeacon of Wain-ate. Ik", remaining pages -re filkd with Sunday-school lessons, »nd extracts from Finiici-, Power, Cobbe, Dr. Guthrie nod other writer..

Tho January number of "Le Neo ._-• landais " has just been isaued from tho press aud may now he purchased at any of th* leading bookselling uud stationery estab lishments. Special interest attaches to th'B number, inasmuch as it contains by way of •mpplcmtnt a pratty little romauce entitled " lho Violets," the nusicof which is bj Profo'BorC»iliiau, and theEnnli«h words by Mr V.. X, Walker. It was. ung by Mr Villi • vol at the French Literary Society's ftistcon cet t, and creatf d a very favourable im prtesion In choice and variety of r.ading m.t cr the setial fully sustains the high repute that it has already gained. The ptincipal con tents aro a biographical notice of Louis Slanc, tho eminent political cconomiif and litterateur; an trticle on " Infant Actors," " Notes on the Philology of tbe French language," byE. da Mo«talk, B pj —,'_. of Christchurch, a columu of artis.ic and li'c rary news, "Art and. the Aesthetic," by X- Watkins, notices of .chool examina tions and lho French Literary Society's concert, and tbo usual students' column. In a short leading articlo the cdit.r an nounces that the succocs of the journal is now an accomplished fact, and that it has mado i's way into tho remotest parts of the colony, _to adds: " When wo &xrt carried our copy to the Star frflice, we did not, indeed, expect that our journal would be printed in the satisfactory manner ihat it has beeD, and wo think that the composi tors and the foreman of that establishment havo a right to a share in our success."

a wonderfully narrow escape from what might have been a fatal accident occurred at Mercer on Tuesday evening. Tho train which left Auckland at 6 p.m. had just arrived, and alter rcm.iuing stationary for somo time, allowing ample timo for alt pas sengers to get out aod to retnovo luggage, &c, tho cngino started to shunt tne carriages into the siding, where they were to remain lho night. As soon as the train was iv motion a native woman (the wife of a platelayer nanied Isaac), carrying her in fant child, was seen attempting to got out of ono of the carriages, and, to tho horror ot the bystanders, tho woman and child both fell between tho carriages on to tbo line, one carriage passing right over them, '-.'he onlookers were for tho moment paralyzed, eroiypno expecting tho tin fortunato woman and child would be very badly injured, if not killed, aud as soon as tho carriage was clear of them a rush was made to assist the woman, but much to tho surprise of ovoryone sho got up with very little trouble, and can it d tbe child into the waiting-room, where, upon examination, it was found tbo woman Sad cscapod unhurt, and tbo child only slightly bruised. It was a most miraculous escape, and can only be accounted ior by the woman hating fallen directly between the rails and retaining hold of her child, those bothkeoping clear ot the "carriage wheels. IMo one is to blame for the accident, except, perhaps, the woman hctsolf, who had plenty ot time to got out of tho train before it storied, and her narrow oscapo will surely deter her and others from again attempting to enter or lcuv* a train while in motion. It is a won der somo serious accident has not before occurred at Mercer ticm tbis practice.

Tho awards at the Bordeaux Wino Exhi bition, as wo noted in a rocont article, have namped tho Australian wines with a brand whieit will enable them to tako a first-class place among the best European vintage?. They havo had a long struggle againtt prc judicc,entertainod chii-ily by persons who, not having any capacity for judging wine, preferred to follow tho conventional usage in setting upon their tablts bad ports and shorries rather than venture upon an inno vation, even though it gave them an assur ance of purity snd | xcellence, Wo fully anticipate, however, that Australian wines will como into greater favour, and what Kill leud as much t. thi) end as anything is their introduction under conditions guuracteci-g quality and moderate price. Tho Australian Vinegrowets' Company, who have commenced bti-iness in auok land are resolved to make ihe attempt, and samples forwarded to this office with at tached price-list affotd an assurance that tiey will bid shortly for public favour.'. The Coropauy import all their wines in bu'k from the several associated viuertn*, and after settling, and getting into prime condition they bottle iv bond, special per mission being granted by tbe Government for this purpose. The Company find it profitable to ship from hero in bond to Queensland and the inlands, the process of bottling and casing being so much cheaper as to be more than an equiva'eut for tho ex tra freight upon wineacoming_here in bulk, and they, have good grounds for anticipating a considerable export from this port for their wines. With the A ustralian brands there is iorsvatded a sample of »ew Zealand wine, costing about the same as tbe best Australian variety. The sample \ is eight years old, and is a sound . and wholesome wine, but will, we fancy, ! hardly be esteemed so palatable by com, sumers a. the kindred wines of Australian ; production,

Mrs Olson, wlio was to violontly assaulted by her husband last week, is progressing j favourably, and stronger hopes are noiven- j tcrtained Of her recovery. If they aro '. realised, her escape from death will have been a marvellous one. In consequence of the holiday season^ the regular meeting of the Domain B *arrt has been postponed till Tuesday next," and that of the Acclimati_tion S c:cty till tho first Tuesday of next month, The Hospital at tho present time is full of patient', no le-s than live be.Dg received yesterday, and, a.a consequent. __~'f_ithrr nccommodatioii ha.__._j ' l0 "be cxterapo i*cd. Ttie,_9.\ifses urc feeling the rigours of tho noliday season very keenly. The unexpectedly large yield from the Prince Imperial crushing caused a flutter in tbe mining market to-day, and the stock rose ftorn i.s to 465. Manners also were jun upon at 3a 6d. being a rise of about a shilling a fllarc; and Londdos were quitted at 2s 4d, the previous quotation being Is Cd. Thero [was also* inquiry for Onion Beach at about 2s Od. and Queen of Beauty at 21s fid. Tbo North Shore stabbing case i. in cluded amongst the business that is to come before tho Police Court to-morrow, while Olson's trial forattemp ing to murder his wife is fixed for Saturday. On Monday the hearing of tbe case against Priestly and Mrs Hamilton (alleged murder) will be com menced, and will probably ba concluded on the following day. a meeting of the Grammar School Boa'd of Governors is being held as we go to press, the business for consecration being the appointment of two masters to tbe vacancies Id the teaching staff, Twenty five applications have been received for the Classical mastership, and ten applications for the post of master of the Natural Science and Mathematical Classes. Thore was a brilliant display of fireworks at the I homes on Sb\t Year's Eve, under the auspices ot the volunteer.fire biigado, Several accidents occurred at Motutapu yesterday, < ne gentleman was fishing for eels iv a creek when his wife came to watch operations, and having missod her footing, fell into the water and sustained a thorough drenching. Some other excursionists kindly lent tho Jady d'fl'.rcnt articles of dry clothing, by which moans she was made comparatively comfortable for tho remain der of the day. Subsequently a little boy aod a girl also fell into this creek, and alter being hauled, ashore, wcro subjected to similar trcatriiont. None of the unfortu nates have sustained any injury from their experiences of Motutapu waters.

Letters from Australia report that awcl known Auckland gentleman narrowly escaped iv the recent shipping disaster at the CUrcnco r.iver Heads, by flinch the steamer New B:itain was totally wrecked una eleven person's drowned. Tho Rev. w. J. W-itiuu, Principal of the Three Kings' Institution, was a passenger along with bis father, it must be remembered that the Rev, W. Wat kin went over to Australia to vi-sit his father, the Jtfcv. W. J. Watkin, They were both in tbe Now Britain when she .truck. At first, intelligence came that ihey were biih drowned, but more recent ndvic's itatu ihat ttiey were both saved, being expert swimmers.

Tho Mount Albert Wei-Icyan -Sunday school festival was held yesterday, when there was a gaod mustei of parents, friends, scholars, and teacheis. As usual, it was celebrated nt Ferndalo, the grounds of-the supciintcndent, and a veiy enjoyable time was spent by all present. Alter tea the scho'ars were all presented with a book suitable to their a^o. Previous to the pre sentation, Mr Garltck thanked those frionds who had kindly contributed t) the funds, thus mailing the teacheis lo make such a suitable and useful present to their scholars. Before breaking up, the National Authcm nod afterwards the Doxology was sung. Trie scholars showed their appre ciation of the festival by their hearty cheering on leaving ihe ground.

GARDEN PARTY AT BISHOP'S COURT.

BISIIO-' aud Mrs Cowie's annual garden party wai he'd ycslerday itftcrnoon at llishop's Court, and proved lob« of a most pleasurable character, 1065 invitations had bucu issued, and nearly 700 ladios and gentlemen were pn sent Tbo City and En gineer Baud, under Mr Impcy, was in atten dance, and discoutscd choice selections of music throughout lho afternoon, while the largo company amused thcmiclvoi iv various ways. The majority either strolled about or sac and convorsed together, whilst of the other* some played at lawn tennis and some took part in occaiional eets of quadrilles upon the croquet ground. Re freshments were served round at Intervals, and evcy'meanß wore u«cd to promote the sociability of tho guests. Indeed, there never has been any lack of enjoyment at these garden partios, and Bishop and Mrs Cowie arc well-known as the most hospitable of entertainers, The large party of yesterday met under the moat favourable auspices, a cloudless sky over head, and a refreshing breeze blowing up from the harbour, shady walks, along trim parterres of flower*", abttndarc* of sitting accommodation at the sheltered »ides ot umbrageou* trees, admirably discoursed instrumental, music, a plcutitude of light refreshment for lift lnocr man, and on the part of thegneits a freedom from conventional constraiiat, that tended to make their social Intercourse very pleasant and agreeable. In tbis respect the host and hostess set the ex-ample, which tho visitors gladly followed. The high regard in which tho annual patty is held is convincingly attested by the very largo proportion of the invitations that were accepted, and this, too, in holi day time, when peoplo m»y be expected to havo conflicting engagements.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Hugh Seth Smith, Esq., 8.M.) Drunk.—Two persons wore fined for this offence.

Caught Again.—Eliza Caroline Rice, was sentenced to nine months' imprison ment, as being a habitual drunkard. ExcassiVE Dbinking.—Mary McManns alias Mrs Thomas Kennedy, was remanded for eight days, she being unable to plead guilty through delirium tremens, Lae-C-NY as a Baileb —Richard Lodcr was charged with tho larceny of a cheque for £30, on the 2lst ult., tho property of Walter Bamsbottom.—Mr. Laishley ap peared for the prosecution, aed stated tbe particularr. Tho prisoner was entrusted with .the cheque, which lw cashed and appropriated the money to his own usa,— W»—or Kamsbottom deposed that he was a settler residing at Albertland. Had known the prisoner for lour years. Loder was in ihe employ of Mr Bell, of Churchill, Wai kato. Was aware that prisoner was about leaving Mr Bell's employ in November. On the 6th of November, he wrote to prisoner,' who was going to7Auckland, to put chase thtee horses for him, the price not to exceed £36, Ho enclosed an order (produced! to Captain Rattray of the North Shor., on which he was to get £36. He was to lake tho horses to his (prosecutor's) residence at Welsfoid. Tho money •was to be expended solely on horses. Had. neither received horses nor money, H«d jeceived a lettor from piisoner to the effect that he would do what he had promised! to do. Prisoner bad written to Detective Hughes about tho money. (Letter put in of dale December 7th). Knew Lodcr's hand writing. Was satisfied that (,-r oner wrote it. It was simply an admission of having received tha order.—William Rattray, sen,, proved that he gave prisoner the cheque for £36 — William i .row-tor, livery stable keeper, proved that the priaouer had arranged for tbe purchase of three horses for £36, in cluding a saddle and bridle, Prisimer did not return for the horses.—Joanna. O'Sul livan, wife of Maurice O'Sullivan, of the 'I histle Hotel, deposed that prisoner asked her to cash a cheque for £36. She advanced £3 on it He spent a portion of the money on a bottle of champagne. 'I he next morn- i ing she gave him £28. Subsequently paid £1 to a rabman at his request; gave him £2 and £1, making £35. The balance be spent. - William Butler, barman, corrobo. rated,—J. R, Porter, waiter, and Detective flushes having b.en examined, prisoner was committed for triol.

AUCKLAND SHAREMARKET.

JANPAUS 3 1883. Auckland Gas-Buyers. Hi 7a 6d '''ham-en Has—Hujors, 20s Ualau S .Bh and Door-(Now issue, 30s pd up);

60f. buyers, 60s Auckland. Timb-r-£7 2* 61 j Bellere, -£7 6_ N.Z. I—.— and Mrroantlle-SeHcrs, J3.5 ----a ooident Insurance—Bnyers, 6b Gd Kea.pthorne Pressor. & Co.—Bujora, 63 Od Fisher ard 00-Buyers, lis 91 Northern Bjot to — '5.; tellers 15s C ilodoolan— Huyers, 9) fid: Belle B, lis yueenjjt Beauty-Buyer..-. Kouthorn Crosi-Bayers. 17s; Pollen. 18. Deen LoVel-Bnyo-p, -' 7d ; cello b, 2b 91 rrh7o> -poeriai-13- 6d to -7-1; buyers, 15a • B_UerP.W» 6d Premier-—larorf, 8a bd La&don--_l ?pd Marl^r--*,-- 3d;_-oytra. 43 . \l UJUBBPH NEWMAN, •'■/ Chalrmwj

CABLEGRAMS.

t " » [REUTERS TELEGKAJI. ! (Received January 3, 2.10 p.m.) ; IRISH PRISON I QOIRY. j LONDON, January Vetoing). iA. .9? __'*_Ton nns been appoiutcd to eBS2 l.'-'e into the conduct of various Irish ■* ijflsonsi i MR BIGGAR COMMIT MD FOR TbIAL. i Mr Biggar, M.P. for Cavan, has becti . Committed for trial on a charge of vilifying, ! the Viceroy of Ireland. Bail has been ac» Ceptcd, (Received January 3, 1 a-m.) ■ TttE FLOODS IN „GrRVIANV.—FIVE VILLAGE. DESTROYED. BEBLIN, January 1. The Hoods in the valley of the Rhine have risen rai.idly. Five villages have 1 been completely destroyed, and thousands of peasants are completely destitute. PAHIS, January I. A Press Association message, d.ited , London, January 2, Btatcs tbat M. Gam betta's sullbiiags were terrible, but were borne with great fortitude Ihe iptimist bulletin, which weic issued wore composed with a view of sustaining the patient's courage. Ho desired t*i be buried at Mcc, but a State funeral in Paris lies been de cried. The Oppositionists aie stunned. BERUM, January 1. The German Press, commenting upon the effect that the death of M. Gnrabetta will have upon Europcon politics generally, ex presses the opinion that the event may be considered as a guarantee that tho policy of France will tend towards the preserva tion of peace, Received January 2 2 45 p.m. PARIS, January 1. Gambctta died of erysipelas and pyamia. His remains will be publicly buiicd at the .expense of ths State. i-ONDDN, January 1. It is announced that Lord lidwatd Fitz-Mauricc, M.P. for Cnloe, has lucn appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Foreign t flairs, vice t*ir Chas. Dilkc, ap pointed President of the Local Government Boatd. Obituary : Earl of Wcmyfs, aged BC, [SrrciAL to Pekss ASSOCI iTION.] (-.c.eivcd-11.20 a.m. 3rd.) .. LONDON, January 2. Tho political-aud diplomatic ci.cle's in * Fiance, and the trading classes., aie pro ' foundly affected by Giimbetta's death, but 1 the artizans and labouring classes appear careless, aud the usual rouud of New Year's i gaieties in Paris is going on unchecked I on tho Gctmau and austrlau bourses. > His death is regatded as an additional i guarantee for the peace of Vuropo, Tho * Press of England and tho Continent gener -1 ally, eulo_ises the patriotißnii of the ' deceased statesman, and deplores bis lots 'as ono of the pillars of the Republic, It is , reported that it was a lady who originally inflicted the wounds in the head and side, . which was the primary cause of de.tb. i THE DISTRESS hi IRELAND. Mr f hief Secetary Trevelan is personally ' visiting the distressed districts in Inland '■ with the view of dcvi effa ctual measures 1 of relief, . NINE TH •USAND GUINEAS FOR A HORSB. i Mr Crawfoid lias purchased Jisonomy for nine thousand guineas, Proteasor Robertson Smith has been np * pointed to the Lord Almonet's chair fur Arabic at tho Cambridge University, in suoccsninn to Profussor Palmer, recently killed in Egypt. Viscouut Enfield, ParliainonUry Under- Scrctary for India, has resigned, THE ZCJLOS. Tho Zulus aro reported to be buj-inu arms and ammunition, appntcntly wiih a view to war.

(Ucceivcd 11.40 a m., 3rd.)

WOOL SALES. LONDON, this day,

Edmond Young has issued a circular expicssing the opinion that the incicased expeditioa in the transports of Australian wool to tho English market rcquiro tbat the dates of the sales should be changed, He invites colonial wool importers to form a committee, to* discuss the prop-iety of commencing next year's scries on January 8, Match 11, June 17, and rcptrmber 23. which would secure »ho advantage of an even-market throushout tho year, and ensure lho old clip being sold before the arrival of the new ones, bo also considers it would bo advisable to alter tho dates of the third and fourth series tbis year, so as to terminate tha auction sales eatly in November.

AUSTRALIAN.

TOTAIJSATOK SWINDLE,

MELBOURNE, January 3—2 p m.

The proprietor of one of tho totalisators ou tbe Champion Bacc has abscondtd. Two thousand pcunds are owing to winners. The police decline to intetferc ia tbe matter.' THE ESGLISH CRICKETERS DEI<E «IT. Melbourne papers agree tbat the English men's display of cricket in the leccnt matoh was disappointing, and all express the opinion that the t?am was beaten on its merits, Fifty thousand perao.ns paid for admission during tbe three days' play. DIVIDENDS IN GOLD MINES. Various Victorian gold mining companies during the past year paid diiidends to the amount of £363,000, bein j a large increase on tbe previous year. Quartz mines p»id £565,000, and alluvial, £293,000.

(Received January 3—2 p.m.)

THB MAURITIUS SUGAR CROP.

MELBOURNE, this day. Mauritius advices,. dated December 11th, to hand per steamship Natal, report that tto weather was favour able to planters but labour was scarce. The sugar market was active, and a lar>;e business was doing for Australia at former i rices, whic'i were firmly maintained. 'J he fir ;ight market had declined. SHIPPING. Clearances: For J,y ttcltou, Payer; Ocean, /or Fort Chalmers. The Actair Ims sailed for Auckland, and Sjbilfor Port Chalmers, The Ocean Hanger is loading for Port Chalmers, Mountaineer for Lyttelton, and John Aldon. MELBOURNE, January I, Arrived lust night: The Orient steamship John Elder, Irotn Plymouth, .November 18. Arrived, yesterday afternoon, steamship Rotomahana, from the Bluff, » (MBLBOUBBE "AGtt" DESPATCHES.) MR BIGGAIi'S DENUNCIATION. LONDON, December 19- MR JjIGGAE, member for the County Cavao, has denounced Earl Spencer, Lord Lieutenaut of liulmd, as bloodthirsty, for permitting the execntim of the sererpl irishmen recently convicted and sentenced ' to death for murder. WARLIKE MEASURES IN EUEOPE , The military activity recently shown by Russia on the ironticr of Germany and Austria, consequent on the strengthening of the alliance between those two Powers has caused great fesr of war to be ielt. The Austrian Government are endeavoring to allay public alarm. The German Gov ernment are making great efforts to push forward the Prussian railways" to the JKu* nun frontier. The ga'rison of the frontier foikes:ca aie alsu being mc- eased. • FhIGUTFUL iXPLOriON. A serious explosion has occuired at a cartridge factory at Port Valerian, one of the Paris fortresses, .fifteen notue-j were killed. A CONSPIRATOR HONG. Abcrdank, wh>> was arrrested /or at tempting to smug:le bombs into Trieste en the occasion of the Emperor of Austria's visit to tbat city in September last, and for fcoiDg concerned iv a plot to murder the Imperial party, has been executed. SOCIALIST PROS*. CUTIONS. M. Duclerc, French Picmier, lias declined to formulate the French demands with respect to igvpt. Focty-tive Socialists bavo been arrested at Fwgue, and eleven socialist rioters ac MuntiGe les Mines, France, have bicia Ecnlenccd to short terms of imprisonment, HONOURS TO AGBNT-GEJNEKALS. Lord Derby, who has assumed the direction of the Colonial Office, has placed Agent-Generals of the colonies oa the Eame footing as Ambassadors. The Government of the Republic of Mexico in seeking to attract a portion of tha Irish Immigration of America. An Inteinational Exhibition, to be he'd ! next year in Calcutta, will be opened on De«mbet7tb, :? }

TELEGRAMS.

._! ' i (FROM ,>j UB ov;N correspoKDENT),

_J? CJHuMAkDEL, this day. t.u-v ""° raatca between repre'entative of •wEe Thames aod Coromundel came off to day, 'Ihe ihames men arrived this morn ing per special steamer.

.atoao o'clock the firing was completed at the two bundled yards range. Tho Coromaudcl to'al was 251; Thames, 2.2. Coromandcl^tiine ahead. Pcnk and fnglis were top Ecorcs for Thames with 21; G"ale and McGregor for Coromandel with 24 each. At the four hundred yards racge, three men have fired os each side; Coro mandel gained two points. luglis ia now shooting and bas made two bulls eyes already.

The rifle ma'ch was closely contested throughout, ending in a victory for Coro mandel by only live points. Tbe total .cores were : Coromandel, 683 ; Thame., G7O- Dinner was served up at royd's Hotel at .seven o'clock, the visiting team re turning in the Btcomer Blanche at ten o'clock, well 'pleasod with tbo hospitality shewn them. A challenge from the Thames is to be sent to Coromandel, when, it is expected tbat that the Thames team will turn the tables.

KapANGA,—The manager reports having met with splendid gold in starting the drive south bottom level Kapanga leader. This is at a depth of 425 lect.

EUSSELL, this day. A1 rived : Wairarapa. The natives tlrs year were very unsuc cessful ia the shark fishing. ;• ho Sundav-i-cUool treat took place yesterday at Paihia a large number at tended.

HAMILTON, this day. PKEKING IHK HAMILTON BRIDGK

His Worship the Mayor has put himself in communication "with the Hon. the Premier, from whom ho learns tbat the money required for freeing tbe bridge, £6,701), is now in the hands of the Colonial Treasurer, and will be applied to the pur pose for which in ii intended, viz , the re demption of the loan debentures, imme diately. The Mayor also invited tbe Hon. Mr Whi taker to perform the ceremony of fneing the bridge and the Premier, al though p.essed with work, cons.ntcd. As ho leaves for Wellington on Monday or Tuesday week, he has arranged to be in Bamilton ou Thursday nex'. 'J he ceto tßouy will accoidin.ly take place that day.

WANGANUI, this day SALMON CAUGUT.

A C-jlijtorniar. Balmou has been caught in the Mokirikiri stream, weighing over 14lbs. A fie broke out this momug in a six roomed dwelling-house belonging to Mrs Marshall, It had bern un> ccupicd for two months Tho origin is unknown. Insur ance—£l7s, io (lie London, Liverpool, and Clobe, USPI.ECED_NTBD BE\T. Feoembor was the ho'eat month known here for 20 years. DUMEDIN, tbiadoy. The s.s. Mauapouri made the run from Bluff to the wharf at Port Chalmers in eleven hours. BOVDKOWJSED. A lad named Uoag, aged Iwclvo years, was drowned in the Shag river whilst bath- HOUSE BUKNED. A large house, corner of Stuart-strtet and ■ Mor^y Place, occupied as a boarding-house by Mrs Kussell, waa buruod down this morning, It was insured for £700 ia tbe Equitable Company aud £75 in the IV ational. LOSS OF A CABGO OF FPOZEN ME»T.

The Loan ay d Mercantile Company have received the following :— The toar.-ala re ports the temperature of her refrigerating chambers reached 34 degrees on the voyage to Java, and the latter part, if not tbe whole cargo, bad boon jettisoned. The actual fact-t have not reached hero in dvlinite form, A

THE NATIVE EJECTMENT CASE AT CAMBRIDGE.

(BY TtLEOEAPU.—OWN COEKKSPOHDI-NT.',)

CAMBRIDGE, this day. What has justly been termed a -scan dalous administration of justice and legal farce, was brought under the notice of the Bcsident Magistrate's Court this morning. The native ejection case, in which t&.rc are 33 accused, was again brought on. Ten o'clock was tho hour named in tho bail bond for the sitting of tbe Court, but elc-vcn o'clock had arrived before Mr If ortberof t had taken his seat on the bench, to the great annoyance of all concerned, never deigning apology for the delay. On the Court pro ceeding •» ith tho evidence of native witnesses, Mr Hesketh (tor the accused) said hi felt ashamed of tbo matter alto gether. He was pctfectly satisfied in his own mind that if the case went before, the Supremo Court it would bo utterly impos sible to prove a tingle word the witnesses bad said. The oour .he contended,had. not tho machinery to hear the case. There was no court interpreter, and tho comeqnence was, since the case bad commenced, they had had a change of interpreter every day, some speaking ono d'a'ect and some another. Then what a witness said was not put down in bis or her ownlanguase.but in Unglish, aud the Bative witnesses had for some time psst boasted of the inability of the law to touch them for perjury so long as the depositions were not taken down in their own language. "Scandalous" was not a strong enough term to apply. The prisoner, had a right to object to such dis graceful proceedings, as they were greatly prej—diccd thereby. It was for the magis trate to refuse to go on with the case when not supplied with prop.r machinery. The Court then adjourned t. enable counsel and prisoners te telegraph the Minister of Justice on the matter.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB SUMMER MEETING.

YiSTEBDAY CONCLUDED,

We conclude our report of yesterday's races : - SmvAiiDS' High-weight Handicap of 150-ovs, with a sweepstakes of ssovs each < fur acceptors, -the amount accming from sweepstakes to go to second horse. Minimum weight,., 7b_ Distance, lj_ miles, Mr G. Bates' eh g Tho Poef, syrs, 9st .

Wattie -... , ... . .... 1- Mr R. Wheeler's gr g Lone Hand, aged, Set 71bs (barrel.) ... ' 2 Mr W. Walters' blk m Fishwoman, 3yts,B-t2lbs (Butler) ... ... ... 3

] Also ran: Virginia Water*- (Ost) and Gildoroy (7st, with 3lbs overweight). Welcome Jack and Kingask were scra'ched. I he piincipai betting was 6to 4ou Pott. Fhhwoman and Foet led to the cutting, when tho old grey forged ahead and raced Mr Bates' horse nlmost neck and neck for the remainder of the distance. Poet, however, won by half a length. Time, 2mins, 4 ecs. 'Ihe, totalizator paid a dividend of 32. out of 734 subscribers, 402 being on the winner. Consolation Handicap of 50sovs. En trance, 2sovs. Distance, 1 mile. Merlin, by Totara, 8-t 71bs (Farrell) ... 1 Fiabwoman, 7at Slbs (Butler) 2 i Kingask, 7stslbs G. Williams... ...,3, Maoritjst 2lbs), Kalo (6st7lbs), Tenambra (Cst 41bs). and Gilderr-y (6st 51bs), also ran. Yuba Bill aud Paramena wero scratched. Meriin, who had been a strong favourite, won by a head after an exciting stiuggle with Fishwoman. Time, lmin. *.6J:?ece. This brought to a close the meeting, su. cessful in cve'y respect, it we except the two unfoituna'e accidents alluded to else wheie. -'•'•

Dr. Simms, the American pbysiognamist, is still doing big business iv the Victoiian towns,

Sir Edward Wilmot. tho phyticia*,. wa3, whono youth, bo far gone in consiimprpn' that Dr. Kadcliiro, whom inhadconsulletfi&re his friends no hope o£ his recovery, Yet llcnvcd to the age o£ ninety three 1 upon which Dr He berdon notes: " This has been tho case with come others who had many symptoms of con sumption in youth.'* Modern research in medi citto has now provided many invaluable rcruo dica for consumption, bronchial and chest com plaints. The combination of Hypophosphito of Lime and Quinine with the healing Kucalyptus (or blue gum) has been tho —ruins of relieving and permanently curingsuch diseases. Posso»- ing thus a peculiarly reparative •fl_£„ t Ti? action, Aickin's Syrup of J-uealyptu**. '_J? un Hypophosphltc of Lime and Quinine, isftPilft.' maceuticalprcparation specially inventrv_r~ r , c relief of sufferers from ciie*?tTiu""' iJ^a^^B C 8 —The Mew Zealand Drug Com.-s^—- -/. i

POISONING AT WORTH SHORE.

Supposed Suicide of Mr James HeniZ-W Smith. Mrs. Smi'&fy Deranged. CbN'PIDSEABJ-^-xciteSiipcnt was occasioned among North fcfibore residents last evening when it bccai. Jie known t_t_.t Mr James Henry Smith, v,^bo rtsidcdin a iJfjttage near Mr J, B, RusseirJjj place had dicdV.ry avul. £ denly fiom the ".effect of poisoning, The deceased was, • wc'l known avD-j7* generally ictpccte«fid because of thd>~ jolly disposition anus-, friendly beating for,' which he was notice^ .b!c, and the news of, I his death under sufch circumstances was'i I received with muchWr<«—-nishment. Early' yestctday morniog, i,. S company with Mrsg j Smitb, he came over to Auckland by the ferry steamer TainuijS't and during the trip across he was geoer^ ally jolly ond Bpok. cheerfully on tho p*.>pects at the races, ■■ whence he was bound t. Thence he and his wife went to IJr-lle.-lie and spent the day, and kr* was reported that he lost heavilyv; on several events. They returned to town t ~n tl c evening, and ; went over to North Shor, 'o by the 9 o'clock H boat. Un arriving at the c other side Smith and his wile, by so imc means, jot " separated, and it would i appear that about this time he waa in with i several persons, He app .eared jolly,bit he Was Not Quite Sober. Fc made no rsmatkU, however, which would lead anyone jto suppose he | meditated attempting,.* his life. Smith | went into his -boo.', se ehortly after this time, and, it ii s belicv-d, went direct to his own.bedr/oom. From the few facts which have becnv* heard from tbe lips 11 of Mrs Smith, we learn that she reached • home about 10 30 p.m. I SChe took no notice of ber husband having rehired, a's it was :=! us.alforhlra to do bo. :-Ijjn about halt-an.^ ■ hour's time she wentirtto-j the bedroom ami if-7 foond ber husband .hew.*? lying on the bed am fully clothed. Sbe bbsierved something:* . peculiar about bim, and u^ioa approaching:Bs close to the oed, disccveijed that he.waa^K black iv tho face. She inS-mediately gave E the alatm, and Dr. Parkiinson was called ?! in, The medical gentl.mi.y,'afterlooking 7 at the body, stated that.. £ 77 The Man Was Is)ead. Certain symptoms induced 1 lim to use the'JSi stoiuach pump, and by its ait'T a quantity of Wt chloral and alcohol was ejected, but the |! effoitto restore liff, as at f.irst supposed, I proved ineflcctual. Dr McLt-'od, Mr Card ner (chemist), Constable Hut'chiton, and eevcral neighbours who bad becio called were. " also in attendance. The room was searched 7 , for indications of poism, and twa empty ' bottles were discovered, each laJbellfd '.* . Hunter's Solution of Chloral,'^. 7 Constable Hutchison took tijirs. ?um% charco and remained in the house all-night, 3"'.: ha.-ing placed the deceased in ft spare 7,; room to await further proceeding.^ _c 7 spent a terrible night, Eatly in tbejey.a->7,' : : ing Mrs Sa.ith shewed siyns of wsiat'_.■>■' 1 considered insanity, and he'verj coa.-fi, Biderately secured thotervices of Mes»da__.j77 Little acd Grayden, neighbours, to attend 1S upon her and keep her from harm, while 7 : Mr Little, ju-J,, also volunteered tOlita.p7*:7 him (Constable Hutchinson) company iA He bouse. Mrs Smitb appeared to hs !very .'■*';'■'.' much affected by the death of herhusbWfv hut, owing to her deranged conditWl can f give little information bearing upon'tt. f case. Once she stated that the went tithe ', i races with ber husband in 'order to keep I him "all rijjht," but he lefaued tfcb». -"7 advised by her. This probably refers to |ii 1 ..1 1 inclination toware's betti»g or drinking, | Shs rcnuiut-d very quiet while in company jj with the othor ladies, but whenever -UnV;.-. '. 1 attempted to leave tbe room •-..-. Mrs Smith Raved Terribly, | Screeching it the top of her voice, ebe al. * one timo cried "I am an angel; my fin), band is an atigel. Angels alwaysTovo one - I another, and I love my husband," . 0a &-■ anothsr occasion she rose from tbe bed on. _ which sbe had bern induced to lie, a.Yd L* 'came to the door with ber hands cleochf., •■■ and eyes rolling horrioly, grently lo I; the teiror -of all pie^ent.. Sbe yas , again coaxed by her female companion, and returned inside her bedroom, but only to - indulje atintetvals mfui-he-lGtsof scr,.*jh, ingandw.eping. Throughoutto-doyshehi-i been generally calm, and at times sensible, ji but* Dr Patkinson, wbo has visited her, is tf Op'nion that she is not sane, and the Met. domes Little and Graydon comerjuent/y '<* very kindly consented to remain with b_t =- till .late this afternoon. _ ||i|f Smith's Antecedents. i t 1 ho deceased was a respectable-looking,'.;'..| wcll-to-db man of about 50 years of age, married, but has no children.' He came to , :•) Auckland from Melbourne, in tbe ycajr m 1868, and was then taken into the employ ■ tf Messrs Arch. Clarke and-Company qi 7 comm.rcial ...traveller. He remained yaflH the ' firm fbr^Tabout ,sev<n or tigb. §f jears performing his duties in,asati'i.actorj V manner. Next he started a retail business *r' at Ch Ist hurch, and stayed there for ahojlt" 1 five years, after which he .etutned hefe | and entered! the warehouse^ ot MefFfs, -H Sbera Brother?, Queen • stteet .whejiet:! he held a responsible posit-on. Be it> mained hero nearly eight months, and las! --■ week gave notice to quit, stating tbat he i H contemplated statting a job goods watfj. house here. He received hh month* salaiy; y on Saturday, and was tlureftre iv funis,' recenilyt Three months ago Smith boug|||l a house from Mr R. M. Stark, at the ft'orjj*;, ■ Shore, and has lived .there up to tbe tinjt, I of his death. This place was purchasci. I through the Building Eociety, and, t ( ?j; understand, was to ba paid for uodcr ft 1 _ usual conditions, He has been Jgenc™; 1 secretary 'to tbe Oddfellows for mafcj |i year.. . Motives for Suickle. Kj Great difficulty is experienced in trach» g anything which [bight have induced snlcii' |! on the part of deccased7'':iMe,: ; is said«|H been a beavy drinker and is known in haji ajj gone hometbe wotse lor liquor, but -b{fl9'., means unable to take care «i *^'mE_fl|l Be told nobody of any troub'e, awj.l.. genei ally appeared very happy; ItJ|l||| s'a'ed, however, that married life to bin |J has not been .a happy one, aod tbat tbe *. ' serious affliction of his wife, who has itiii J stated, been more tljan once in the AsyJafc S for being of unsound niiud, has profiJ |" very painful to him. Thero' is ri» ]■■■ the statement tbat he. lost heavily_at.li|| races, but this has not yet beeu veiified*H||l any authority. Mis Smith, of ciur'e, could.- § furnish the information, but at present.is B not in condition to'be questioned. ' 4 -'?B Inquest. . . :-'" r ''^raß An inquest on the body of deceased cot^, t , menced at h;s late residence at 3 p.m, th!i afternoon, and was procoidiug as we njit M to ptess. /,"jT - * . 4 -8_ - feSJ—«. t t- m

AVONDALE CHRISTMAS.

'. '■Mj^i___ = __Z _/; ■ '/) k TliE Presbyterians of AvpDd.de hays be,, _m busy for some time preparing arft—es lo)i ,"$g Chri6tmas Tree, for the purpose of lielpSg, ft to remove the debt from the Manse, '•'it || tree was placed in tbo Hall on Boxing D%j<p and when laden with its frnit presented'ii' H gay and attractive appearance; .Tjtj;;g articles comprising the "fruit," comi^tii B of varieties, ranging from a doll to Jffl; S eighteen months calf. The chief objectsW M attraction were—in addition to the calMj■ p| pig, a hundred brick«, and three euperfe; ||| sheepskin mats, while children's dres^i ft and pinafores, ribbons, tics, collars, snip. 11 scent, and things great and small, of its. g )and for ornament to man and woman, toP and girl, crowded the branches of a Bta%:p pinna insignis and a pohuta-awa. -it || gathering of the fruit extended over-#ll evening*-, Wednesday, Thursday, ■,*•.,gj| Friday, and was a source of much iofe; •#{ *|| and amusement. The mice at .the tic j-jt || was one * hillibg, and of course every ikr- 'J* chastr of a ticket hoped to get either ii. ,*.?■ calf or the pig. They stuck well to the trU. || however, for it was only on Ihe la-.t nifjiil .< that «hey yitlded to w.its of kaebas:' cmMSM in the shape of tickets beari.g, !jl*ir: |f representative numbers, Jn, ■^ffl^'lH to the tree there was a stall presi<4«;;§§ ■ over by Mrs Buchanan, and •.fwHi market presided over by Miss Mom%ji;.H| Th. htter afforded great fun- On tha Intf JH ment of sixpence, the hook,1 ihus bated,, hit -m thrown and brought up all kinds of «B H unc old bachelor hookeda kitten; a. llf|9K fished a duck, another aipup, ana °. J<* ■ small ba.s ot chaff, flour, aud o'her tniDj^ | Mr Morrison -pre-ided over a fcfrcßbrrjM W stall; Mr and Mrs Bell had charge ol ltfct ,m tree, aud Mr Jame3 Sinclairba-t the W *? of the tickets. The result of the */<>. was very satisfactory; it gave an a.m«i --im ci?h return of £55, which v Jr?_ib tom» * ( j| articles yet to be sold, irfiT give the «<>n,"*;l' mitteo £80 towards their debt cf £150, i, .w

Ip** OMATISM, NbBVOI'9 AFI-CTIOSfI. ■bWf »aOo, Neuralgia.Chronic'Livcr Complaints, alio loss of vital function, yield to the mau^S clcctncily-the great vital stimulant Th°J«J form is the continuous*current, as generated w Pulverrnttchcrs chairi bands and chain D _ttel_ui\ Thoy aro permanentjin effect, and most d-Jf; in construction. Agent for New ZealsgpjCj Aickin, Tho PharSacy. Auckland. Writ. fiX a pamphlet and festmno-tials. '■. ... . 1 ■ .:

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Special Advertisements JNe w Carpets. William R> -Bbidgm_.n Has jost resolved a nice Lot of Njsw Car._tb wbloh he will sell veiy oheao- TAPESTHY CIRPBTB, from ?/3 yard KiDDi.-.MJNSrE'*. CARPETS from./6 BRU33BLLB C iKPBTt>, from 3/11 NIOB ASSORTMENT rj* KEY TABLE COVKFS. FKARTH B*"G9. from S,lB WO yards »E»V FaNCI MATTING, 1/yard, worth l/_ Mew Lot of Ladles' 811k and Oh' nine OAPEB Brocade OAPK-, Cash-aero DOLM AN3 IK C APEB, &o. in (treat variety: choice Goods to be scld at warehouse prices Lot ot Ladles' nice Silk J AOKBTB, t torn 31/ A SplendldLot Ot SEW CLOTHING In SOC-hs and fioyu'. Very good, vnlur. 120 Pairs Men's Bummer TWXBD TBOUBBBS, 6/9 pair, worth 8/8 t 35 Men's New S*o SUITS, .s', worth 10/ Large Rtoek of JCaoe and Muelta CUHTAINS, 2/9 lo 30/ pair ALlf SOODS SOLD AT THB LOWBST PRIOBB. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, UPPKK OUKEN-3TBSKT. J # Cosgrave & Co. Beg to Inform the Inhabitant) of Auokland, that TUB? HAVE BECBIYED THEIR LAST BHIPMBNT OF QUMMBR pOODS, Summer Grpops, . Ordered from Home : LsstYeor. ; THESE GOODS WILL BE bOLD REGARDLESS OF COST THI3 WILIi BB THK TJUNAI- /"ILEABANOI. QALE BB J-INAL L-LEABANCB OAIiK A8 THSIB TIMS IS LIMITED IN AUCKLAND, pREMIBES WILL BE QLOSED WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, 117 OliDBIl TO MARK T\OWN ___ -TIMVIRB QTOOK ABB. JJoWN ma i-NTIR-J OTOCEC The E tab—_ment WILL BB OPBNB ON FRIDAY, Nov. 17. TH E SALE WILL CONTINUE UNTIL TENDERS ARE CALLED FOR, Whloh will take place Immo (.lately alter Christmas. All Ao-ounta are requested to be fold at once or legal proceedings will be.tsben after tbe ttt December. (



Special Advertisements. On S a L c, BROADCAST CLOVER AND SEED BARROW DRILLS, Bpeclally adapted for flowing broadcast Turnip, Clover. Rye Grass, and other small seeds. AMERICAN HOUSE RAKES, wbloh, with one Man and Horse, will collect ready for carting tbreo to fonr tons of Hay per hour. SELF-RELIEVING CHAIN HARROWS, so well known that description Is nn necessary. | COLONIAL TINE HARROWS, whloh for strength, efflolenoy, and Blmpl! -Ity have no rival. CHAFF CUTTERS, for hand, horee,. or steam power. Also, I PLOUGHS (Single and Donble), SUB SOU-BBS, HOR3E HOES, CULTIVA .OKB, Ac tec, &.., manufactured by Tnofl. Cobbei't, Shrewsbury, England, ! at prices «blob defy competition. Also. COULTAS'd SEED AND MANURE DRILLS. EEARSLEY'S COMBINED REAPER AND MOWER, ROBEY te CO.'S STEAM ENGINES AND THRASHI MACHINES. W. JV Hurbt & Co., IOL QUEBN-STREBT, : Anokland. /iHKOJSOGRAPH WATCHBB for oo \J talnlng ootrcot timo forraolng. Just re oelved Twelve, all In good order, regulated, for -ate by F. H. LE wia - on. Watchmaker, Queen atreet, opposite Union Bank. tTIHORHTON, SMITH AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE : " Crown' Flour, in saoks, 100's and 50'a "Champion' > „ „ „] 'Cantab" „ „ „ Sharps Bran Fowl Wheat Mill, Auckland. H SI N X I I 1 1 V , V sia S s i i V V JL * Ibis Invaluable Antlaeptlo Preparation la rABTELBS9,ODOURLEBS.andPERFEOT_.Y HARMLESS. It la Guaranteed to Keep Meat, SOUP. Mrt.K, KOOS, BUTTEB, FIBH, Oillt. Fiwit. PntaißavE?, Bbeb, Wine, and Food of every description, sweet, sound, and whole some, till required for use. Sao report by Do. Hrotob, C.M.G,. F.R.3., Colonial Laboratory, Wellington. Cole Agents for Anokland— T A I N E BROS., Ss QUKEN-STREET. — Christmas & .New Year, william rattray Begs to Inform those requiring Chrlalmaa and New Year Presents, that he has a SPLENDID STOCK OE DR*P-RY SILKS - MEROKBY DRKBSES OLOrHING BAilNd MANTLES COSTUME* MILLINERY RIBBONS HOSIERY LACS GLOVHS BOARFS MITIS MtlN'3 AND BOYe. 1 tILOTH»NG, SBIRTS AND HATS. Tie Goods mof tbe Best Quality, have been Bonght Cheap, and will be Sold Cheap, at Y^illiamJ^attray's central drapery warehouse, 178, 180, & 182; qdeen.strebt, AUOKLAND, TCIXS.S. 'GARONNE. 1 OASE NOVEI/TIES IN EMBROIDERY, In White and Cream Guipure, Also, White, Cream, and Dark Colours, worked In colours. ONE CASS NEW TERRY CLOTH. OR TURKISH TOWELLING for Dresses, In White, Cream, Pink, Sky, and Drab, ONE CABE NUN'S V. W.. ING. In Street and Evening Shades. MILNE ABD CFOYCE, QUEEN-STREET. THE Wonderfully Increased demand lor onr Celebrated Goods, made cf NEJV ZEALAND TWEBD3, has necessitated tbe Firm Erecting an Extonslv6 and Costly New Wabkboubh. to give accommodation to the EXTRA CLOTHING EtßfT, and to make room for the New MAcmsrxßY, which h»s been personally seleoted by Mr, Hallensteln during hia recent visit to England and-.uierloa, THE FACTORY wIU now be the Largest Estab lishment of the kind Is tbe Boot-tern Hemisphere, and as described In the "Otago Dally Times," promises to be a Model Warehouse. Tha AUOK LAND BRANCH Address is -158 AND 160, QUEEN-STREET. Theoholco variety of NEW GOODS now shewing has nothing to com pare with It in tbe whole of Queen-streeT, auckband. 3, FITZSIMONS, '• Branoh Manager, >



AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), established 186.. FUIWEYOBS OF LIGHT, HEAT, AND POWER. The Company soil and croot gas-flttlngs, In oludlng gas apparatus of every description, a so Gas-power engines. HtooK lnclu.eß Otto Uaß Engines. Offlco and fihowrooms. Fort-street. I ' ~ A» Xjinabury & Co.'s NEW GOODS 1 NEW GOODS 1 NEW GOODS I NEW UOODSI WE ARE NOW SHOWING OUR FIRST SHIPMENT OF Spring and Summer dress goods, millinery, jackets, mantles, ULSTEBS, &0, WE HAVE THK LARGICST AND BEST BELKOriCD STOCK Off MILLINERY IN- MILLINERY MILLINERY _-.„„,_-,_. MILLINERY MILLINERY AUCKI-AND' MILLINERY -l —You are— —roßpeotfrjlir— - Invited to visit— —Our Establishment— —boforo making— —your Par— —obasof,— -t- DJESSMAKIiNG ON TtlE PREMISES. CO3TUMBS MADE ON TWENTY FOUR HOURS' NOTIOtt. A. L INABURY& C°" SQi te HW QUEBN-STREBT.