SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

I Gisborno, schooner, Skinner, from Povcrtj I Bay Glenelg, s.e., Stophcnson, from Tauranga Argyle, s.s., Norris, from Mercury Hay

DEPARTURES.

% ■ Waitaki,.s.s., Crawford, for Whangarol 9 To Anau, s.s., McGee, for Sydney Manapouri, s.s., Logan, for tho South Makm Ariki, sell., Ayres, for Rarotonga I Dorcy Pratt, brigantine. Joss, for Kalpara Lapwlnfr, brigantine, Watts, for Thames Bella llary, barque, for Wliangaroa Endeavour, schooner, Huxton, for Thames

IMPORTS.

Per Triumph—l 4 bales wool, 3 bales basils, and several packages sundries, a ■ Per To Anau, from Lyttelton—2oo sacks pota-

toes. Per Ada C. Owen—2o sacks blue pease.— Adam Laybourn & Co.

EXPORTS.

Per Irene for New Y0rk—4,538 cases kauri gum,

Per To Anau for Sydney.—3so cases schnapps, 170 doors, 45 piuces kauri, 33 casks liniejuicc, 31 bales fungus, 93 bales flax, 35 half chests tea.

Per Manapouri for tho South—sß boxes and 10 half-chests ten, 20 cases ale, 00 sacks oats, 15 sacks malt, 02 bags potatoes, >40 bags oysters, IS! ensca lime, 80 bags lime, 65 doors, 16 cases paint. For Melbourno—23 bales wool, 46 hides.

The s.s. Triumph is expected to leave for Wel lington lato Ihis evening.

Tho s.s. To Anau took her departure for Sydney at 11 o'clock last evening.

The s.s. Argyle, which arrived from Mercury Bay yesterday afternoon.brought 82 sacks guru.

The only vessels loading at Mercury Bay yesterday were the brigantine Linda Weber and Magellan Cloud.

The b.b. Waitaki loft for Whangarol nt 8 o'clock last evening with a largo number of excursionists.

Tho brigantino Irene will probably sail for New York this ovening. She takes a full cargo of gum, valued at £21,258.

The ketch Fanny Thornton cleared at tho Customß to-day for Hokianga, with GS sacks coal, 1400 packagos groceries, 140 packages Ironmongery, 60 sacks potatoes, 28 sheets iron, 31 packages sundries.

The schooner Gisborne arrived from Poverty Bay via East Coast ports today with 354 sacks maizo, 43 bags fungus, 23 casks tallow, 52 loose cheoßO and 9 cases cheese, 16 hides, 142 packages. 3 bales and 3 bags wool, 8 casks beef, and the following passengers:—Messrs J'oohoy, Thomas Watts, ¥. Noll, W. Willts, Mrs Murphy, Miss Taylor, and awativo.

Tho Union Steamship Company has decided to run the s.s. Ringarooma permanently betweon this port and Sydney, commencing on December 6th next. This in addition to the previous arrangement will make tho service a weekly one.

The s.s. Glenelg, from Tnuranga, left at 4.15 p.m. and arrived at Auckland at 8 n.m, to-day. Passengers:—Mrs Stephenson, Mrs Harrington, Miss Simmon, Mrs Appleton, Messrs J. B. Wayto, W. Soed, It. Homo. Somcrville, Provide, J. Martin. Edgcombo, Rev. R. Hurrows, W. M. Commons, Hetloy, Manwaring.

The B.s Manapouri left for Sonthorn ports late this afternoon with the fallowing passengers :— For Gisborne—-Misses Christie and Crisp, Messrs Adams, Poreni, Williams, Fordham, 11. B. Lusk, Coopor, and 3 single women from Triumph. For Lyttoltou-Mis3 Whitclaw and 19 immi grants ex Triumph. For Napior—Mr and Mrs McGowan, Mrs and Miss Brjer, Miss Ellis, Mr and Mrs Polk, Messrs Stewart, Emarrell, Collins, Power, Boothman, Vernon, Gilinour, and 18 immigrants. For Wolhngtou—Misses Shannon, Maunsell, and Wilson, Messrs Elliott, McMillan, and 15 immigrants. For Dunodln— Messrs Hall, Ross, and Gillies, Mrs Anderson. Messrs G. H. Woods and J. Brown, Captain Lloyd and 2 immigrant?. For Bluff— 7 immi grants. For Melbourne—Mr Slatter, Air and Mra T. Whitson and daughter.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Lytteltox, this day.—Arrived: Takapuna, from Wellington, at 5.15 a.m. Russell, this day. — Arrived: To Anau, from Auckland, at 9.15 a.m.

WnANGARai, this day.—Arrived: Waitaki, from Auckland, at 7 a.m. Sailed: Macgregor, for Auckland, 9.30 a.m. Waitaba, this day. — Arrived: Hannah Mokau and Lalla Rookh, for Onohunga, 10.15 a.m.

Melbourne, November 28. Arrived, this morning: The Union steamship Waihora, from the Bluff.

London, November 28. Tho inquiry into the collision which took place botween the s.s. Cormorant and Shaw, Savlll, and Co.'s ship St. Leonards, has resulted in a decision blaming tho officers of both vessels.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Closk as under :—

This Day.

For Tauranga, Ohlncmutu, and Opotiki, per Glonelg, at 4 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Whangarei, Kama, and Mangapal, por Argyle, at 5 p.m. For Mangawol and Kaiwaka, \kv Ruby at 5 p.m.

Friday, 30th Inst. For New York, per Irene, at 11 a.m. For Waiheko, Cowes, and Coroinandol, per Coromandel, at l.so p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 3 p.m. For VVliangarol Huods, Parua, Walpu, Whanga rci, Kuuo, Tangihua, and Mangapal, per Macgisegor, at i p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Per as. Takapuna, as follows— For India, China, Japan, Mediterranean Ports and Continent of Europe, at 7 a.m. For Taraiiaki, Southern Ports, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Sue/, and lirindlsi, or Naples, for letters, &c., speci ully so prepaid and addressed, at 8 a.m. Money Orders for Southern Ports and Aus tralian Colonies only the previous day at i p.m. For registered letters tho previous day at 4 p.m. For newspaper!) at 7 a.m. Late letters till 8.20 a.m. For Waiwora, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, etc., per Roso Casey, at 0 a.m. Tuesday, Ith December. For Friendly Islands, per Myrtlo, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, llth Dccomber. Per Zealnmlia, as follows— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 11 a.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 11 a.m. For money orders, tho previous evening at I o'clock. For registered letters and newspapors, at 10 a.m. Lato letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to tho postage, will be received by the Stall Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will bo due in London on Sat urday, Jan. 19, 881.

Note.—Tho s.s. AVaipawa will leave Hokitika for Okurito on llth December, and for Jackson's Hay and iutermediutu ports on 10th January next.

S. B. BISS, Chief Postmostor. Chief Po9t-omcc. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

November 29, i8 a3,

Abbott's Opera House—"Tho Pirates of Penznnce,"Bp.m.

Choral Hall—Complimentary Concert to Mr Gordon Gooch, 8 p.m. Parnell Hall—Subscription Dance, 8 p.m. Working Men's Club—Trado and Labour Council, 8 p.m.

Drill-shed—Sunday-school Industrial Exhibi tion, 7 till 10 p.m.

Select Nuns' School, Hobsonstrect — Grand Juvenile Concort, 8 p.m. V.M.C.A Devotional, address by Rev. Joseph S. Hill, 7.30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

Constant Reader and Tradesman should write under their own names on such a sub ject. X.Y.Z. had botter remain in Auckland a little longer before ho attempts to criticiso its amusements.

Dk Londrbs.—Wo cannot permit correspon dence on the details of tho judging at the In dustrial Exhibition. Fair Play.—lt is not worth notice.

Marriages.

COOKE-DALTON.-On the 12th of November, at All Saints' Church, Ponsonby, by tho Row Win. CaWer, Robins Herbert, third son of C. W. Cooko, Esq., Dovonport. to Emmeline Ada, eldest daughter of W. J. Dalton, Esq,, C.E., Ponsonby.—Home paperß please copy. COLLINS-MULLINS.-Ob the 29th November, at St. Patrick's Cathedral, by Rev. Father Macdonald, Thomas Collins, third son of P. Collins, of Auckland, to Mary Mullins, lato of Londonderry, oldest daughter of Michael Mullins.—Home papors please copy. EDMISTON-CHRISTMAS.-On tho 21st No vomber, at St. Sepulchre's Church, by tho Rev. J. S. Hill. Honry John Edmiston to Elizaboth Jane Christmas.

Death.

DILLION.—On November 2', at his parents' residence, Dublin-street. Nowton, John, tho only son of James and Mary Dillon; aged 3 years. The funeral will leave his parents' residence to-morrow (Friday), 30th, at 2 p.m.

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1883.

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

Yesterday tho Foderal Conference of the Australasian Colonies was opened at Sydney, the capital city of tho oldest Australian colony. Wo havo hitherto tried to look forward in tho most san guino spirit to the ponding Conference; but we confess, that now the time has arrived, tho enchantment which hung around the distant prospect has molted away, leaving only tho practical difficulties of tho position visible in all their nakedness. First of all we are con fronted with the contradictory, obstructive, and tantalising attitude ot the Colonial Office, which may render abortive the efforts of the Conference in the direction of annexation. The lotost reply of Lord Derby to the question)) of the Agents- General betrays a certain irritation of tone and evasiveness of style which do not givo promise of a favourable view of the annexa tion question being taken by tho Imperial Government. It may be that the brusque and almost offensive way in which tho Agents-General havo been repulsed only betokens the protest of the official mind against the unwonted pressure brought to bear upon it with tho view of eliciting a definite and coherent statement of policy in place of the accustomed vague generalities and diplomatic promises meaning nothing. If tho colonies have not the hope of succeed ing in this annexation policy, they will approach the Conference in but a half hearted way; but we trust that the reply of Earl Derby will bear the interpretation we have put upon it, and that there is no in tention of discouraging colonial annexation with a view to furthering a scheme for'an Imporial Protectorate of New Guinea.

In Australia, local jealousies and com mercial considerations give a colour to all questions connected with tho Conference. Outside of Victoria, it is considered that tho Protectionists of that colony are anxious to get an outlet for their manufactures, and that undor cover of a cry for

Federation they are forwarding a commer cial compromise between their views and the Free Trade policy of other colonies. In Victoria, on tho other hand, there is a feel ing that, in their eagerness Ujujiirther An nexation and Federation, the jrcople may be placed at a disadvantage in having1 to abandon those protective tariM's which many consider essential to the prosperity of the colony. Hence it is that the Victorian papers have deprecated any attempt to form a Customs Union—a step which other colonies look upon as a necessary pre liminary to any federal action whatever. It is this question of a common tariff which looms up most threateningly at present, and next to Imperial disfavour, is tho most serious obstacle to the harmonious working out of the labours of the Conference. Tho Melbourne " Age " points out that a Customs Union is by no means indispensable to the federation of the Australasian colonies. It draws attention to the fact that the different | rovinces of the old monarchy of Franco were divided from ono another before tho Revolution by different Customs systems, and this did not hinder Frenchmen from being a united people, or from speaking with one voice in the councils of Europe. So also, in (jonnany and in Switzerland, the Customs laws were formerly very diverso as between the different prin cipalities and cantons, yet such fact did not militate against their federal union, or obliterate the broad lines of common interest and sentiment.

Thus, the hope may reasonably bo enter tained that a broad platform (if common action may bo found for these colonies also, without opening up tho vexed question of tariffs. The first duty of tho Conference is to resolve upon joint action and joint re sponsibility in tho matter of annexing Now Guinea and other islands of tho Pacific ; this is in fact tho raison d'etre of tho Con ference, and to leave this undone woidd be to reduce the whole thing to an absurdity. And thequestion atonco arises—ls a common tariff necessary in order to secure this end? Of courso.tho reply must be in the negative, as there is no possible connection between tho two things. Second in importance comes tho question of federal defence - united action for repelling attacks of an invading foe. This is a matter of pressing necessity ; but again it is impossible to see that a Customs Union is required in order to the conclusion of a defensive allianeo, such as has frequently existed botween States alion in race, speech, and habits. Other questions which might fairly form tho subject of federal action are tho assimi lation of colonial laws, tho formation of a Supremo Court of Judicature for all the colonies, tho consolidation of all colonial loans, tho adoption of common legislation to regulate Chinese and other coloured im migration, and a variety of questions equally important, none of which involve, or depend upon, the formation of a Cus toms Union.

Tho Conference being the outcomo of a national impulse, and not the gradual growth of slowly assimilating interests, approaches tho majority of these subjects without preparation, or instructions, or expression of the will of the people at large regarding them. On the annoxation question alone has thero been an iinmis takeablo expression of opinion, and that has been wonderfully unanimous and un trammelled by local jealousies. There are, however, minor subjects, which the Confer ence may reasonably bo expected to dis cuss, and upon which the various colonies are pretty well agreed. Such, for example, aro the questions of postal and telegraphic rates—Homo, foreign, anil intercolonial. It i.s universally conceded that theso rates ought to bo considerably reduced, while it is dawning upon people's minds that nothing but unison of aim and action is required to secure tho desiderated end. A cable messago tho other day intimated that Mr Ponder, Chairman of the Eastern Tele graph Extension Company, was willing to make tho desired reductions in cable tariffs if tho Colonial Governments would give a joint indemnity against loss. For want of federal unity the colonies cannot make their intluenco felt in tho question of postal rates, and the Intercolonial Postal Conference hold a few months ago camo practically to nought for the same reason. We observe with pleasure that the Christchurch Chamber of Commerco aro activoly interesting tJiemselves in the question of cable tariffs. On Monday, nt tho quarterly mooting of that body, it was re solved that a telegram bo sent to tho Pre mier drawing his attention to tho fact that the Conference presents afavourablo oppor tunity for taking action in the matter of the reduction of the cost of cable messages, in cluding tho charge between Now Zealand and Australia, and asking him to tako .such action. This is a most commendablo proceeding, if only as showing that the people aro not indifferent to questions of this nature, and it is to bo hoped that the various colonial representatives now in Sydney will, after their more important labours, find time to bestow attention upon a matter so closely touching tho commercial prosperity and social relations of tho people of these colonies.

Tho decision of tho Conference to ex clude Press representatives may be viewed as an unfavourable omen. The subject is not ono to be discussed in dark corners. If anything is to be accomplished it must have the approval of a strong public opinion, and tho reasons that have preceded any resolution or failure to arrive at an agreement among the delegates ought to bo known. The fear of public discussion looks as though differences had already arisen, which tho leaders desire to keep secret as long aspossible. People will regard with very grave suspicion the first step that has been taken by tho self-appointed delo gates who assume to ropresont tho public opinion of their soveral colonies on tfiis great question.

Tho Committoo appointed to carry out tho arrangements in connection with tho presentation to Mr .). M. Clark havo since hold a meeting, and decided upon several matters of detail. Tho city has been divided into districts, and collectors appointed for each. Independent of the ordinary subscription list, the cellcctors will bo provided with books specially prepared for tho purpose, in which each contributor will inscribe his or her name. Those books will subsequently bo rebound in ono hand some volume, and will bo handed to Mr Clark. The exact form which the presenta tion will take has not been decided upon, but it will consist of a service of plate or something of that kind, with a further present for Mrs Clark.

We understand that tenders will bo shortly invited for reclaiming portions of the foreshore, Auckland harbour, and cut ting down Emily Place. This will involve the removal of some 200,000 cubic yards of material.

Tho Southern portion of the Triumph's cabin passengers and immigrants loft by the steamer Manapouri lato this afternoon. Thoro were almost 100 immigrants on board, including about 50 for Hawko's Bay, and tho balance for Wellington, Westland, Canterbury, and Nelson.

Tauranga is a wonderful placo for journa lism, It bursts out periodically in new papers. "The Telegraph," an ovening papor, owned by Mr JSdgcumbo, has just seen tho light; and simultaneous with it the proprietary of tho " Bay of Plenty Times" liavo published an ovening issuo.

One of tho lumpers engaged in disr charging tho stoamor Triumph, while at work on tho wharf lato last evoirfng, was accidentally knocked into tho water, Being a good swimmer, he was able to keep up until sovoral of his companions got under the wharf and hauled him safely upon tho stringers, whence all clambered upon the wharf again.

Messrs Keals and Son, architects, re ceived the following tenders for tho erection of a villa residence at Remuera:— Turk, £1,1 G7 ; Colobrook, £1,100 ; Mathio son and Pollard, £1,090 ; 11. Jones, i'l.OJ? ; Hatcher, £1,025 ; Cornwall and Wilkinson and Geydc and Calvor (equal) £987 ; Price and Malcolm, 1943; Constablo, £941; McColl, £923 ; C. Rhodes, £918.

The Railway Department advertise cheap fares afc Christmas. To prevent misunder standing, it may be well for us to explain what "Saturday return fares" moans. Tho Department does not issuo return tickets, excepting from Saturday to Monday. Tho single tickets are equal to half ' the old ordinary return ratu. For example, : Old rate, first class, single, 3d per inilo; return at fare and half, 4Jd per mile. Present rate, each way 2}d ; for the double journey, 4jdj so that tho public gain for single journey and are not any worne oil' for the return, beyond the trouble of again taking a ticket. Likewise, second class, old rate 2d; return, 3d. Present rato, each way ljd. Tho old Saturday rato was single ticket. 3d and 2d per mile, according to olass, and now the Department issues on Saturdays a return ticket available to Monday for 3d and 2d per milerespoctively. Now for the holidays there will be issued this return ticket available for a period, so tli.it people travel this year just tho samo as bcjjjre, only getting a ticket in two halves instead of a singlo ticket. Thus tlie advertisement, ''Saturday Return Tickets," means a ticket at. the old single rate.

Mr W. Caddy has been appointed agent for the salo of the Evening Star at Sew Lynn.

A resident in tho neighbourhood of Upper Symonds-stroot .suggests that there is an excellent opening in his district for a quick shaver ; that while every other kind of businußS is well represented there, from the cobbler to the hotelkeeper, there is no barber, and the want of such an operator on the head and chin in this populous locality necessitates a journey cither to Newmarket or the IvnrungHhapo Road.

It cannot be said that the master manners now in port are remarkably skilful at handling the willow, but yet they must have credit for being enthusiastic in tho manly game of cricket. An effort is now being made to arrange a return match with the club formed in connection with Messrs L. D. Nathan's warehouse, and the match will most likely take place on Saturday.

The farewell performance of the Polka Company in the Opera J louse last, evening was well attended. In addition to tho ordinary programme, MrMoultou, lightning calculator, astonished the audience by his rapid reckoning. Mr Millis, ventriloquist, was to have appeared, but did not arrive by the Manapouri, as was expected. The com pany lett for the South to-day

Mr r. Fergu.«, M.H.K., leaves Dunodin lor llobart by tho next steamer, to super vise the contract of the railway line from Mersey to Dclorainc, a distance of 374 miles. Messrs. Fergus and Jlondorson were the successful tenderers for the work, and the amount of their contract is upwards of £100,000. Over 400 men will be em ployed on the works next month.

A sale of valuable suburban sections at le Aroha is announced by D. R. Gellion and Co. Mr Charles S. Stafford's leasehold land between the township of To Aroha and \\ aiorongamai has been out up into sections ot from } acre to an acre each, and will bo leased for a term of l«j years. Theso .ajtes command magnificent panoramic views of tho J lumen Valloy. Tho salo will take place on \\ ednesday, December ">tli. The steamer Kotomahana, which will suit, in vestors, leaves Auckland for Thames at -1 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday.

To the Editor : Sir,—As your valuable papor is always openfora cause that lacks as sistance, I sotid those few remarks. As I havo been a suffoiw lor the last llirco months with inflammation of tho eyes I was kindly sent to tho Hospital by Dr. hiclnirdson. I received ovory earo under Ins chargo, and I was there for 7 weeks when Dr. Bond told mo that he could not keep mo any longor. 1 told Dr. Richardson next day that I had to lcavo tho Hospital, and lie told me that I would havo to ba an out-door patient, as they could not keep mo' inside. I went yesterday to be treated, as I was getting worse, and Dr. Bond gave me a proscription to go to a chemist, and as I had no money it was use lens I told tho Dr. so, and lie said he could not help mo. Now, Mr Editor, this is my case. 1 am gotting much worse, witli no medicine or caro, and J want to know if there is any remedy for this, my ease, as 1 am indeed a sufferer?—l am, etc., William Laniißß, Newton.

The " Lightning Calculator" man has returned to Auckland, after an absence of eight years, which lie has spent in wander ing around tho colonies initiating tho peoplo into tho mysteries of his arith metical .system and other novelties.

Tho prospect of a good spell of lino weather has stimulated thu arrangement of several excursions by water. Tho Natu ralist's Field Club leave in tho steamer Tainui at 10 a.m. to-morrow fur somo place just, beyond Kangitoto, and on Saturday tho Fishing Club make the first trip of the season. Numerous other excursions aro also spoken of.

A ease of assault was heard yesterday afternoon before Judge Smith, in which 'lliomas Owen, chief officer of the s.s. Triumph, was charged with striking and repeatedly beating an able seaman of lesser size. Defendant stated that plaintiff was a very troublesome man, and although ho could not light, was successful in gotting up a frequent row. Other ovidenco showed that tho seaman, James Dolnn, A.8., spit in Owen's face, which immediately provoked him and agitated his muscles. A straight tip on the nose laid Dolan on his back on dock and turned his fnno skyward. It was evident from complainant's eyes that he had beou bruised, and defendant was fined 10s and costs.

To tho Editor : Sir,—l observe that in your Issno of Thursday last Micro appear* a roport of a mooting of the Cambridge Dis trict School Committee, at winch they passed a resolution condemning the Head master of Cambridge! High School for cor poroally punishing throe girls. Unfortun ately for tho Committee, in their cllbrt to injure tho Head-master thoy overshot the mark, and condemned him without any grounds. And as such a report is calcu lated to cause considerable misapprehen sion concerning what nctnally took place, will you bo good enough to state that the Committeo havo been com pelled to rescind tho resolution and apologise to the gentlemen whose children's names had been brought forward as a means of attacking tho Head-master ? The first resolution with regard to the appointment of a graduate may seem very plausible, but when it is taken in connec tion with the second its true aim may easily bo wen. — I am, &c, M.uina est VEIUTAS KTP I'REVAI.EHT

The anniversary soiree of the Now North lload Wosleyan Sunday-school was hold on Tuesday, there being a very good at tendance. Tho tables, which presented a templing appearance, were presided at by tho following ladies, who were assiduous in attending to tho wants of those present :— Mokkinoa Bailey, Olphci't, Mundy, Me- Elwain, McMurray, and Miss Morgan. At the public meeting held immediately after, Mr Clias, Atkin prouded, and miitablo addresses woro delivered by Messrs Beaumont, S. Parker, Castle, and McMastor. The report rend by Mr Gribbin, Secretary, was satisfactory, showing ISO on tho books, which was a considerable increase in tho number of last year. During tho evening tho children sang several hymns in a pleasing manner, and two solos wore also sung—tho first being "Low at Thy Foot," by Mrs Mundy, and the second, "While tho Days mo Going By," by Miss Morgan, Miss Gribbin accompanying on the liar moniuni, A pleasant evening was brought to a closo by votes of thanks bolus; passed to the ladies who had presided at the tea, Mr Chadwick, who conducted the singing, and the Chairman.

Mr Harry Farnall delivered, in the V.M.C.A. Kooms, last night, the third of his series of Anglo-Israelite lectures on " The Origin and Destiny of the British and American Nation.'!." As in the preceding discourse the lecturor professed to have traced the tribe of Dan to the North of Ire land, and also followed close upon tho trail of tho tribe of Simeon, so in the present one ho described tho wanderings of the tribes of Joseph, Zebulon, Reuben, Gad, Anhor, Naphtaii, and Issachar through Europo and their dispersion there. Kolies from their tombs, traces of their language tradition ary memorials of tlioir habits and customs, were said to havo beon discovered, proving the identity, and passages of Scripture woro quoted to show how closoly all this agreed with prophetic declarations. Tho Sakai of Scythia woro stated to have derived their namo from Issachar, of which Sakai was a corruption, and tho word Kymri was the same as Khururj, the term by which tho Assyrians designated tho Israelites, while Scot was derived from Suyth. Two divisions of tho groat Keltic family entered Europo, tho Kymri Kolts and tho Galli Kelts—the former coming from Assyria, and the latter from Phoenicia. Tho lecture was interesting if nothing more, and a vote of thanks was passed to Mr Farnall at its close.

On Monday ovening last tho members of St. Luke's choir, Remuera, and a few fiionds inotin Mrs Law's school-room, which had boon kindly j)lacod at their disposal, for the purposo of bidding farewell to Mrs Cooper, their leading soprano, who is about to leave Auckland to reside at To Aroha. Thirty ladies and gentlemen sat down to a well-prepared and tastefully-laid table, and after ample justice had been done to tho good tilings provided, the pastor of the church (Roy. G. B. Monro), on behalf of the choir, presented tho guest of the even ing with an ox'coodingly hnndsome album, suitably inscribed with' the name of tho recipient, accompanying tho presentation with highly eulogistic remarks expressive of the estoom and regard one and all enter tained for Mrs Cooper, anil at tho same time wishing her every happiness and success. Mr Mcnro al«o read a lottor which tho Coinmittco of Management had forwarded to Mrs Cooper, expressing the samo sentiments. Mrs Cooper having returned thanks in a neat and appropriate little speech, the remainder of tho evening was devoted to music and song?, contri buted by various members of tho choir, A vory onjoyable evening was brought to a oloso by thoso aesombled singing "Auld Lang Syne." By advertisement in another column it will bo notlcod that an organ- re oital and service of song is to bo given in St. Luke's Church to-morrow (Friday) evening, when a varied' arid attractive programme will be rendered, and at which Mrs Cooper will sing for the last time.

In addition to tho usual time-table, the Devonport Ferry Company has decided to put a special boat on between North Shore andAueldandforcargo carrying, and she will make her first trip on Saturday, leaving Queen-street Wharf at 7.30 a.m. Arrange ments have also been made by which a special steamer leaves this side at 7 a.m. on Saturday, conveying racehorses which are to take part in the Takapuna Meeting.

Mr and Mrs Polk and Company left for Wellington by the Manapouri this ;.'+er noon.

To the Editor : Sir,—ln the interests of humanity I take the liberty of writing you re the damage likely to be done to property by the trains in use on the Auckland and Helensvillc Railway. My house is situatod almost close to the lino, and every night we have the opportunity of seoing thousands of lighted sparks shot out of the funnels of tho passing engines, which might at any time sot fire to the house of an unfortunate settler and consign him and his family to ruin. I don't write thus without book, as about two years ago one of these h're-dispersers sot fire to Mr McCaul's orchard, situated a little beyond Avondale, anil destroyed the fruits of 20 years' labour, for which, I understand, he has got no remuneration. I'm insured myself, but I don't want my Lares and Penates destroyed, many of which no amount received from the insurance offices would compensate mo for. Surely the engine chimneys might be covered with line wire netting, as used in America, and so save us from perpetual fright, and our selves and tho insurance ollices from loss. —Yours, .fee., Wm. Bakkk, Rocky Nook.

An interesting presentation was made at Borosford-Htreot School this afternoon to Mr Boler, master of the fifth class. His pupils, through Mr Harrison, presented him with an inkstand and pencil-case on the eve of his retirement from the school and departure for the South.

A meeting of tho Waitekauri G.M. Co. was to have been held at Mr F. A. White's ollico this this afternoon, but lapsed for want of a quorum.

A Sydney telegram in tho " Ago " says : " Messrs l'roudfoot and Logan's tender for the contract No. 3, Coal CliiTto Wollongong railway extension, has boon accept«d, the amount being £318,520. There is ono tunnel 1,050 yards in length. The extension com mences M miles from Sydney, and ends GO miles 15 chains from tho same place, being a length of 20 miles 15 chains. The amount of the contract is exclusive of the cost of permanent way, materials, station-building, water supply, and compensation for land." To tho Editor : Sir, —The proposed by laws will be welcomed by the general body of 'cyclists as showing our right on the roadway, which, strange a3 it may seem, has often beon disputed. With roferenee to riJing on the footpaths, any member of either of tho local clubs who has done so must bo conscious of his wrong-doing, as from tho formation each club Tios had a rule that "No member shall ride on the footpaths." Proposed by-law 1 reads : —"No person shall ride or drive a blcyclo or tricycle in any street or public place unless an alarm bell is attached thereto, and kept ringing while such machiuo is in motion." If tho City Council want us to frighten almost every horse we meet, this is the way to do it. To quote an eminent authority in English 'cycling circles : "Bells ought to bo used ; but tho ridur should bo able to silence them at will, as their sound will often frighten horses rather than otherwise when in close proximity. Their use is to attract the rider's or driver's attention (or a podoslrian's), not that of the horso. Trusting tho City Council will not compel us to carry those abominablo ever-ringing bolls, —I am, &c, A 'Cyclist who jus Always Carried a Bull.

Facts. — Olosu confinement and careful attention to all factory work (fives the operatives unlid faces, poor uppotltcs, languid, miserable rci'liiiif.s, poor blood, inactiveliver, kidneys, &a, and all tho physicians and mediclno in the world cannot help them unless they get out of doors or use Hop Hitters. Nono neon suffer if they will use it freely. See.

Tho localcompanyof minstrols.humourists and terpslchorcaim, known by the sombre ap pollution of the "liluck Diamonds," will t;ive their promised entertainment tomorrow even ing in the Theatre lloyal, in aid of the widow and children of the lato Lieutenant Wurdell. Tho programme is varied mid eventful, funny, witty, and laiifjliablo,

Takapuna Spring Meeting, Deeomber 1, 13-*3. SU Andrew's Handicap. A Leo's consul tation on the above handicap is now open. Unlimited number of subscribers at ten shillings each, divided as follows:—First horse. 40 per cent; second horse, 20 per cent; third horso, 10 per cent; nccoptors, 30 por cent., divided. Address: A. Loo, care A. Kidd. box 237, Poßt ollicc, Auckland.

Tho largest Cash Trado in Auckland. New machines <ix Ganymede, Irene, Triumph, —D. S. Chambers.

Mossrs J. A. Tolk and C. W. CAVE(lato of Travcrs and Cavo, Wellington) havo entered into partnership as Barristers and Solicitors and wil carry on business at their lofllccs, noxt Hank of New Zealand, Quoen-strect, Auck land. —[Aim.]

SCINTILLATIONS.

Look out for tho comet—duo South.

The Juvenile "Pirates" at tho Opora House.

Gordon Gooch's last farewell, Choral Hall. Auckland llegatta Committeo moots to

•night. It is laid down as a principle by. tho spelling reformer that " eggs is ogz." Why must logic hare logs! Because it stands to reason.

Instead of giving credit to whore credit is duo, tho cash had bettor bo paid.

The runholdors of Otago aro rejoicing over a tuberculosis diseaso among rabbits which is destroying more than phosphorised grain. Tho Princess of Denmark is six feet three inches tall. She is tho "highest" princess in tho world.

A salutary lesson to surgeons. A doctor at Hastings mulcted in £175 damages for badly sotting a broken leg.

Weekly service to Sydney determined upon by the Union Company, tho Ilingar rooma leaving Auckland fortnightly, alter nately with steamers now running, Mr Yero Forster shows that by tho con tributions to his Irish Femalo Immigration Fund no fowor than 19,000 girls haro beon assisted to emigrate. These girls have already sent home to their friends upwards of £250,000.

It has been decided by the Australian railway administration to employ women as road guards on the same terms as men.

" During tho last ten years insanity has increased GO per cent, in New York City, while tho total population has only added 20 per cent. It would bo pleasant to calcu late how long a timo should elapse at this rate before overy man, woman, and child in New York is mad.

There aro evidences that circular saws were known to tho Egyptians 4,000 years ago.

Captain Jackson Barry is "going for" the Press when it adversely notices his lectures. Last Friday, at Gisbornc, he mado an attempt to horsowhip tho editor of tho " Poverty Bay Herald."

Somo inventive genius proposes to pour oil on tho Stvaits of Dover, in order to ensure a smooth passago for steamers. Ho calcu lates that an expenditure of £250 per trip would greaso a passago of a mile wide.

MISS CANNELL'S CONCERT.

The concort given by Miss Cannell took placo last ovening in tho Parnoll Hall. It was well patronised by the Parnoll public, amongst tho audionco being tho Roy. Mon signor Fynes, V.G,, and Father O'Garo, Tho prograinmo was of a varied nature, and consisted of vooal and instrumental music, tho whole being carried out most success fully. Tho conoort was opened by a piano forto duet by Misses Cannell and £ itr,. This was given with much taste and skill, as was also Miss Caimell's pianoforte solo, " Tho Roliof of Lucknow ; eho also sang "Lime Trees by tho River" (encored). Mr G. E. Boylo gave the rooitativo song "Friend of tho Bravo," and (in char actor) " Tho Midshipmite," to which ho had to rospond to an encore. Miss Staunton sang vory sweetly two songs, " Kathleen Mavourneen " and "The Lover and tho Bird," tho latter song being loudly applauded and encored. Miss Walmsloy gave " No, Sir "and "The Korry Dance. Miss Grlbblo gave tho oavatina, " Sounds so Joyful," in her usual oorroct manner, re ceiving loud applause, Sho also aang, with much acceptance, "The Bridge," and re ceived an encore. Mr R. Scoats, who was in good voice, was encored for his song, "Queen of tho Night." In tho second part of the programme, Mr Scoats sang "No,My Courage," and was encored. Mr W. Jennings sang " Sweethearts" (encored.) He responded with "When Other Lips." Recitations were given by Messrs T. IT, Keesing and W, Marson in really first - class style, tho former gentleman quite electrifying tho audience. The pianoforto duet by Misses Hogan and Fitz, and $io playing of the National Anthem by Miss Cannell, brought a most onjoyab'le evening to a close. During tho evening, Mr Boyle apologised for the non appearance of Mr Edwards, who was sufforing from a cold.

CABLEGRAMS.

[itEDTF.n'S CABLEGRAM.]

Franoo and China. Paris, November 27.

Great excitement prevails here on account of the reticence of Ministers re garding the position in relation to China. It is, however expected that an official statement will be made to-morrow. The War in Madagasoar.-Failure of Negotiations. Paris, November 27. Despatches to hand from Madagascar state that the prrleying between the liova chiefs, and Admiral Galiber has proved abortive. The Froncn adhered to their demands, and these the Hovaa declared themselves unable to allow. A Fartlzan Magistrate Dismissed. London, November 28. An inquiry has beon held in Dublin into the allegations which wero made against Mr Hossmorc, the magistrate who is stated to have organised the Orango meeting at Rosslea in October last, and the charges having been sustained, tho Executive has removed him from the magistracy.

[SI'KOIAL TO I'KESS ASSOCIATION.]

Tho do Ray Expodition,

London, November 28.

The Marquis do Hay insists that he acted in perfect good faith throughout the New Ireland affair, and was himself deceived. Tho Gladstone Cabinet and Irish Franchise. London, November 28. It is reported that a serious division of opinion exists in the Cabinet on the ques tion of the extension of the franchise in Ireland. Tho Sinking of tho St. Leonards. London, November 28. The inquiry into the collision which took place between the s.s.Cormorant and Shaw, Savill, and Co.'s ship St. Leonards has resulted in a docision blaming the officers of both vessels.

Captain Johnston Promoted;

London, November 28,

Commander Johnston, lato of H.M.S. Dryad, has received promotion, being given a command in the Mediterranean.

AUSTRALIAN.

Tho Intercolonial Conforenco.

Sydnky, November 28.

At a meeting of the Annexation Confer ence to-day, the Hon. A. Stuart, Premier of New South Wales, was elected President. The discussion to-day was confined to pre liminary measures. It has been decided tiiat the Press should not be admitted to the medtings of the delegates.

Tho Annexation Conference at its mqeting today decided to admit Dcs Vieux, Governor of Fiji, as a representative of that colony. His Excellency subsequently submitted a memorandum in reference to Pacific annexation. Tho Hon. W. 11. Giblin, Premier of Tasmania, submitted a communication from Mr Audley Coote, Hawaiian Consul at llobart, protesting against tho annexation of the Pacific Islands. Tho Hon. James Service, Premier of Victoria, will submit a series of resolu tions on tho subject of annexation in the Pacific to the' Conference at its meoting to morrow.

Tho Escaped French Convicts,

Svdnky, November 28,

Tho iivo French escapees from Now Caledonia, who arrived here in great distress, admit that they woro convicted of felony.

SPORTING NEWS.

The following stratchings were posted to day:—Cheviot, Vanguard, and Gildoroy for the Auckland Cup, and Strathearn for tho Steeplechase ; St. Lcgor for all engage ments at Takapuna Spring Meeting, and Woodpecker for the Hurdle Raco at the same meotin<r.

THE MURDER BY A CHINAMAN.

[BY TEW.fiRAI'II—I'RKSS ASSOCIATION.]

Giievmouth, Wednesday. Tiik Chinese murderer, when brought up in Court to-day, becamo so violent that his legs had to be tied. Ho was committed for trial for tho murder of Ah Jim, and maliciously wounding Ah Soi, who had nine cuts on his head. The evidence of tho doctor showed that tho murdered man had sovoral wounds, each of which would bo sufficient to cause death.

MINING NEWS.

THAMES,

[BY TKLEUIUriI—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Thames, this day, Alburxia.— The manager has discontinued tho two cross-cuts at the low level, and commenced driving upon a lode intersected in each. McLaren, tvibuter, has banked 170y.5. Gdwts. gold.

Adelaide Jury, tributer, has obtained llozs. lOdwte. of gold from a parcel of general stun". Hand ov Frikndshu I, —Tho recent survey proves that the Imperial drive on tho Mariner's reef, No. 4 level, has reached the Company's boundary winzo on same. The lode is 12ft, in depth, and the reef, though well mineralised, shows no gold. Dkrp Level Cross.—lt lias been found by survey that tho leador last intersected at tha G4oft. level, about GOft. from face of cross-cut, corresponds with that upon which tho winze is being sunk from tho No. 4 lovol. The contractors havo therefore com menced rising upon the leader. Crushing continues payable, and the return will be in excess of that obtained last month. Magnolia.—Tho only work in progress is tho driving of a cross-cut of low level towards the Gibraltar reef.

Nkw Diamond.—This is a claim situated in tho Waiotnhi district, the property of a company recently formed locally. Driving is being carried on upon a reef about the six inches wide, in which blotches of (gold were found freely to-day.

Dart.—Gold was again seen to-day in both tho winze from No. 2 and the western drive at No. 3 level, and a few stones were obtained from each placo. The crushing is still yielding well.

TE AROHA.

(from our o\vn t correspondent.)

Te Aroiia, this day,

Tho battery returns for yesterday were :— Premier, 83ozs. : Colonist, 7Sozs.; Wera hiko, Glozs. ; New Find, lGUozs. ; total, 3820ra.

Phoenix.—The following telegram was received by Mr F. A. White to-day:— "PluenixNo. 1 five inches wide, one foot from othor leador, both showing gold freely each breaking down, 70 feet to junction.— (Signed) Tom KIRKAM,"

EXCURSION TO WHANGAREI.

[Ny TELEGRAPH, —OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Kamo, this day. The Kamo Coal Co.'ss.s. Waitaki arrived from Auckland with excursionists at 5 a.m. to-day. A special train took visitors to Whangarei township and the Company's mine at Kamo, returning at 9.30. With a large number of local residents, the steamer thon went a trip round tho harbour, calling at Mangapai. In entering the Heads just before sunrise this morning, passed tho Government steamer Stella going out. She had been repainting and replacing buoys. The woather is splendid.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

"Pirates of Ponzanoo" To-night,

Stanley and Darbysiiike's Juvenile Opera Bouffe Troupe and Pantomimo Company arrived to-day from tho Waitara, and will open their season in the Opera House to night with the production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "Pirates of Pcnzance," which is said to be one of their strong hits, Tho opera will be well staged. The principals aro au fait with their respective rOles.and a highly successful result will doubtloss be achieved.

TELEGRAMS.

[from our own cokrf.spon'dent.]

Hamilton, this day

Captain Steele was re-elected Chairman of the Waikato County'Counoil yesterday. John Casby's tenders were accepted for repairs to the Rangiriri and Churchill main road. Councillor Primrose gave no tice of a rate of one eighth of apenny in the £. The tax on sheep and cattle dogs was reduced to 5s ; all other dogs, 10s. At the annual meeting of tho Waipa County Council at Ohaupo, Mr Lake was re-elected Chairman. For the Ohaupo main road contract from the school to De lany's hotel, Mr Norrish's tender was ac cepted.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Napier, this day,

Mr Button, M.H.R., has been re-elected Chairman of Hawko'e Bay County Council. With tho exception of one year, he has held this position since 1877.

WKi.i.iNiiTON", this day.

In today's "Times" Mr Thomas H. Martin publicly retracts the apology ho made to Mr Selanders in tho Nelson I'olice Court on the J 21,1 1 inst., and says that he prefers the case going to a jury.

CIUIIOTCHURCII, this day.

" Patience" was performed by amateurs at Kaiapoi yesterday with marked success. A. B. J'reece rode a bicycle 100 miles in 19 hours 50 minutes on Tuesday last.

Timaru, this day

The election to iill two vacancies in tho High School Hoard yesterday resulted : — Archdeacon Harper, ISO; Dr. Lovcgrovo, 145; F. C. J'lante, 101. There was im mense excitement, and tho friends of each candidate worked hard.

Mr John Jackson lias boon declared duly elected Mayor for a second term.

Dcnkdin, tliis day. Tlio I'remior Company at Macetovn lias 2,000 ounces amalgam.

Wksti'out, this day,

Mr Munro, M.11.1t., addressed his con Htituonts, and received a vote of confidence.

CELESTIAL STRANGERS.

[BY TELKOnAPH. —I'RESS ASSOCIATION7.]

Dunkihx, Wednesday. Tiik Queenstown correspondent of an even ing paper telegraphs : —"At 2 o'clock this morning a comet nearly due south was seen in the heavens. At five minutes past 2 p.m. today a lurid mass shot through tho sky, and was followed by a loud rumbling noise, as of an explosion. Its direction was north-cast to south-east."

THE MAORI LETTER TO ENGLAND.

(BY TKLKUKAI'II. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, this day. McBETH contradicts the statement that ho is the author of tho letter of the Maori members of tho Legislature to Aborgines Protection Society. The following is Mcßeth's version : During last session I was asked by Mr Tawhai, who met mo in Moleswo'rth-street, to attend a meeting of Maoris, including four members whom I had not seen or had communicated with for about ]'2 months. The letter was the joint production of the meeting, and its substance had, I believe, been before thoroughly discussed in Maoriland. I wish it to be distinctly understood that I did not even suggest that a letter should be written ; and the Maoris probably con sulted mo merely because they knew me to bo one of those who objected to the illegal treatment of tho Maoris on the West Coast. The statement that tho letter was offered to the Press is quite true. I offered it to tho Manager of the Press Association since its publication in Great Britain. I thought that course might prove the most ex peditious way of raising money to transact a little business in the interest of tho Maoris. lam fully authorised by the Maoris to act for them in all matters relating to tho letter. I told them that it might probably be necessary to publish it, and 1 hare no doubt Major To Whcoro would endorse my doing so.

ELECTION OF MAYORS.

The elections of Mayors yesterday resulted

as follows :—

Onkhuxga.—Dr. Scott (elected), 9S ; Mr Jackson, 7S. There are 340 names on the burgess roll; of these 17G voted. Tatoaxga.—Mr Thomas Wrigloy was re elected by a small majority. The voting was as follows : —Mr Wrigley, 68 ; Mr Jordan, 57 ; and Mr Louch, 25.

Wancaxui.—The election resulted in the re-election of Mr Gilbert Carson by a majority of 12 over Mr George Hutchison. Wellington. ■ — Mr Fisher was elected, polling, 924 ; Mr William Hutchison, 365. GRBYMOUTir. — Mr Dupre defeated Mi- Thomas by 12 votes.

Hokitika. —Mr W. L. Fowley was re elected for a third term.

CimiSTCHURCii. —Mr Hubert (elected), 672; MrAyers, 496.

Lyttelton.—Mr S. 11. Webb (elected), 15S; Mr McDonald, 157.

Ash burton. —Mr W. Williamson was elected for a third term, beating Mr A. Harrison by twenty-six votes.

Duxedin. —The numbers polled were :— Mr Street (elected), Sls ; Mr Guthrie, 477 j Mr Spedding, 334.

Bluff.—Mr J. G. Ward was returned for a third term.

Kaiapoi (this day), —The Mayoral elec tion resulted:—Mr K. Mooro, 112; Mi Gallagher, 71.

Ranoiora. —Mr A. Ivory was elected unopposed.

Wkstport.—Mr John Hughes was elected Mayor by a majority of 89 over Mr Struthors Myles. Mr McPadcn was elected County Chairman.

THE WAOTU NATIVE LAND.

[n\* TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Camuridge, this day. A meeting of natives in connection with the Waolu natlroland dispute, in whioh Whatuaio, o£ Ngatingaronga, and Harry Symonds's people arc principally concerned, opened yesterday but as yot nothing oC any importance has transpired. Natives from Pumii, Tapapa, Parakua, Otearoa, and othor places attending the meeting. The proceedings up to the present havo boon characterised with the usual course of preliminary twaddle altogether foreign to the point, and the meeting hasbeeninaugiiratedhylneinovitablo spirituous christening.

Tawhio's Visit to England. Yesterday the question of Tawhiao's inana in respect of tlio lands of the King Country was brought under review, and speeches on this point wcro not of a complimentary character to ward that unfortunate monarch. Regarding his petition to Parliament, it waßnotspokcnof with much satisfaction, and a countor-pctilion is mooted.

Whatuaio is to speak today, when it is generally considered the proceedings will be of a more intorosting character. Natives on both sides still continue armed, and do not fail to demonstrate their strength in this rospect.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

[Before Messi'3 James Baber and F. G. Clayton J.P.'s.] .

Down Again.—JamesMcGuinncsa was charged with being drunk and disorderly, and with violently beating his brother-in-law, Alexander McMillan, last, night.—ln the second caso the complainant did not appear.—Sergeant Gamble asked for a romand in the absence of McMillan who had been assaulted in the most brutal man ner.—Constable Keener deposed to the assault which was committed in Chancery-street.— Prisoner said ho waa guilty, but was sorry for what had happened. — The Bench sentenced prisoner to U days' imprisonment. " Larceny ok a Watch.—Theresa Hands, alias Benjamin, was charged with stealing a silver watch, gold chain and ring, vqluo £U, on tho 2Sth instant, tho property of Alexander Lynch. —Sergeant Gamble explained the case, and called witnesses.—Timathy Cahill, constable, deposed that "while on duty yesterday, about 5 o'clock, Alexander Lynch made a statement to him to tho eileot that he had been robbed of the articles mentioned in the informa tion, in a house in Chancery-street, occupied by Eliza Jliee, and that they had been pawned by someone in the pawnshop of Joseph Hart Victoria-street. Ho went there, and was told that tho property was in tho pawnbroker's possession, lie arrested prisoner in Aber crombie-street. She produced the ticket in the watch-house,—Alexandor Lynch doposod that lie livod with tho prisonor, but yestorday was the worse for drink. He wishod to withdraw tho charge. Tho articles wove his property Overcome with drink in a strango house, he went to sloop, and, on awakening, he missed his watch. &c.-, he might liavo given thorn to Theresa; could not say, because ho was drunk ■ ho gavd the watch to tho child; in faot the things wore as much Theresa's as his.—Soraeant Gamblo: That oods tho ease.—Dismissed. This was all tho business.

PRESENTATION TO MR GORDON GOOCH.

Tim testimonial which has been drawn up for presentation to Mr Gordon Gooch to night by his pupils and some of his friends was yesterday and to-day on exhibition in Messrs Upton and Co's shop-window,as was also the baton presented to him by the Devonport Musical Society. This baton we understand, was made by Mr Howden' The testimonial, which is handsomely framed, was engrossed by Mr Slator, and the work is done in that gentleman's best style. The initial letter contains a neat little sketch of the North Head, and the ensemble is both striking and tasteful. We append the text of the testimonial:—" H. Goidon Gooch, Esauiro A.R.A.M. Dear Sir,-We have heard 1 with feelings of unfeigned regret of your m tended departuro from our midst, and can not allow you to leave these shorei. without expressing our high appreeia tion of your merits as a skilled practical teacher of singing, and your worth as a gentleman in everyday life. Your popularity with all classes being such an established fact, it would be superfluous for us to add anything thereto, and we trust that in Australia you will find more scons for displaying your grand voice and that finished style of vocalisation which places you in the front rank of singers. We hope and trust that your future career will be a, bright as you can possibly wish, but we feel certain you will not be more appreciated in Melbourne, publicly or privately, than yon are in this little quarter of the globe. In conclusion, we beg your acceptance of this testimonial as a slight tokon of our sincere regard and esteem, feeling sure that it will often remind you of the many friends you possess in Auckland. Wishing yourself and Mrs Gooch the best of health happinoHS, and prosperity wherever your lot may be cast," etc., etc. (Here follow tho signatures).

SUNDAY-SCHOOL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

Laiwe as was the attendance at the Exhi bition on Monday evening, it Mas hardly less so last night, while the takings amoun ted to £41, as against £42 for the previous day. There wore a variety of means of amusement, and they all proved highly successful. Chief amongst these were the two short concerts given by tho teachers and scholars of the Newton Congregational Sunday-school and the teachers and scholars of the Pitt-street Wesleyan Sunday-school, respectively. The former sang " Gospel Bell's," "Puton the Armour " "The Name of Jesus," " Ringtheßells," "He Rose from the Dead," etc., while tho Pitt street Wesleyan Church choir contributed "All Among the Barley," "The Cuckoo " •'Sweet and Low," "Calm be Thy Slumber.","and"StarsoftheSummer Night'1 in addition to several pieces sung by tile school children. Misses Keep and Baker played a number of pianoforte selections and Mr Hunter's fine brass band discoursed instrumental music throughout tho evening. To-night tho Garrison Band will bo in attendance; St. James's Church choir will give a concert from half-past seven to half-past eight; and from half-past eight to half-past nine there will be an exhibition of limelight views.

We are requested to state that the cer tificate awarded to Adam Fort (Union street Wesleyan) was for a set of false teeth, and not a bannister brush. In this connection too, itmay not be amiss to remark that the certificates, which were printed at tho Star office, upon cardboard, so that they may be framed, form one of the neatest specimens of letter-press printing we have seen for some time. The design is chaste and artistic, and the general appearance of the work is exceedingly tasteful. It is also but fair to recognise the energetic and assiduous manner in which the Hon Secretaries (Messrs W. Thome and W Baker), Captain Leßoy, and Messrs S H Matthews, J. R. Hanna, W. Service, and Cox have carried out to a snecesßful issue the manifold arrangements in connec tion with the Exhibition. They have very largely contributed to its success

lliero is still a numerous assort ment of exhibits worthy of notice that we cannot hope to mention in detail. Among these there are :—A muslin pinafore, nicely trimmed with lace, by Jane Wiseman (1 itt-street Wesleyan); a specimen of wool work, by Ellen Gillespio (St. Andrew's) • a box of fancy articles, consisting of minia ture bellows, slippers for thimbles, guitars and banjos, all prettily constructed and fringed with pins, by Annie Caird (Alexandra-street Primitive Methodist) • a cord-worked bracket by Mabel BattleV (\\ ellesley -street Baptist); a model pail by a youth of 17, a tastefully-upholstereS armchair by a lady of 28, a copy on cloth of the hieroglyphics and inscriptions from tho celebrated Rosetta stone (lont by H Searle), some beautiful unspun silk of varied hues in a glass shade, a design with m-ass upon a cloth ground of the legend ''The grass withereth" by Miss A. Morrison (teacher in Avondale Presbyterian) ; l ac a and chemise by Miss Gertrude A. McEwen (teacher in Parnell Wesleyan), bo" for reels of cotton by a youth, of 20* wool work sofa blanket b.v Robina McNaughton (St James's); wm-k-boTto mosaics by John Roberts (Mount Eden Baptist ; pair of brackets by Alice Reynolds (Pitt-street Wesleyan); a foot stool by Jessie Shorland (Pitt-street Wes eyan); a fretwork bassinette by Wm. Cox (Beresford - street Congregational!, a macromd bracket by Mrs Pariinsoa, anew arrival by the Triumph; nightdresses by Jane Grant and Amy Stevenson (Oaehunga 1 resbytenan) j a ininature chest of. drawers by a youth of 17 ; lace by Annie Constablo (Pitt-street Wesleyan)! a pretty cone work comb-basket- by Susan Green (Pitt-street Wesleyan); a braid ball by Joseph W. Carr, a boy of 6" years (Ponsonbv Wos cyan); architectural drawings by Mr- Bnnkcroft; a diablepton (a fertile source, of amusement) by Charles Crocombe( Wel losley-street Baptist); an ingeniously con struoted electric bell by Henry Howden (Umstian Brethren); some comic sketches m? uani Oil intin S by Win. Blomfield (Wellesley-street Baptist); and a crayon drawing by Arthur Cooke (Ponsonby Wes lcyan). There are also cases of shells and coins, collections of South Sea Island curios and of stuffed birds and eggs, kauri gum ornaments, portraits of notable divines, including Popo Loo XIII, engraved copies of Hogarth's famous pictures " Tho Road to Ruin," kites, drawings, and models of boats innumerable, the handsome Rob Roy canoe To Korimako, presented by the children of the Wellesley-street Baptist Sunday- school to Mr A. Fairbrotber, mis sionary at the Lakos, H. H. Smith's col-. lections of cooking ranges and photos, a set of hand-painted placards, and various other articles too numerous to particularise. It only remains to bo told that MrThog. McEwin keeps a well-appointed refresh ment stall, and dispenses dainties and choice beverages at reasonable charges.

PRESENTATION TO THE MATRON OF THE TRIUMPH.

Yesterday tho labours of Miss Hall, matron of the s.s. Triumph, were brought to n happy and agreeable termination. A number of her young charges assembled at tho Howe-street Homo for the purpose of testifying their esteem and regard for their matron by presenting her with a very handsome dressing-case as a mark of the attachment to and in consideration of her unremitting attention and kindness to them during the voyage from England to New Zealand, and wishing her a speedy and pleasant passago back to. dear old England. Miss Hall, in returning thanks for such un merited kindness, could scarcely find words to express her gratification for the very handsome present which had takon her quite by surprise, Tb,e caso bore the fol lowing inscription :--» Presented to Miss A. M. Hull, matron of tho s,s. Triumph, by the young lady immigrants, as a mark of their esteem for her. Auckland, N.Z., 2/th November, 1883."

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Special Advertisements. -piDWAUD LEWIS IN LIQUIDATION. THK WHOLE OF THE STOCK OF CHINA, GLASS, and EARTHENWARE, WILL BE OFFERED FOR PRIVATE SALE, AT ONE-HALF ORIGINAL PRICE. NOTICE. To facilitate tho Closing of the Business hitherto carried on in my namo at Customs street. I have transferred the Entiro Stock and Book Debts to Mr R. K. Davis, of Fort-street, Accountant, who will Realise the Stock, Pay All Claims, and Collect all Accounts due. EDWARD LEWIS. Auckland, November 1,1883, SALE COMMENCES FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30th, BUSINESS HOURS, 9 A.M. to 0 P.M. TERMS CASH. CUSTOMS-STREET, AUCKLAND. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), ESTABLISHED 1862.



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Tho Company sell and oreot gaa-flttings. In cluding gas apparatus and gas-pow«r engines. Stock Includes Otto Gas Enginos.—Offlcs and Show-rooma.' Fort-street DORT CHALMERS QUARRY CO. Awarded Certificate of Merit and Bronzo Medal at the Sydney International Exhibition, The Proprietors of the abovo Company have much pleasure in intimating to Architects, Builders, and others that they are now pre pared to supply and doliver tho celebrated PORT CHALMERS STONE at any plaeo In tho colony approached by rail-: way or stearaor, at such prices as must be satis factory to customers. For the information Of those unacquainted with the nature of the Stone, wo appond the following Roport by W. N. Blair Esq..Member Inßt C.XI, Engineer in charge of Middle Island, New ZealandTyii!.:— _~.., "ThePortChalmers Stone is a true breccia, of a bluish grey colour and uniform texture. It la hard and tough, but dresses eaßily with the nick and fine axe. There is very littledifference in cost between it and the hard English sand stones when workod in thia way. "The supply of the Port Chalmera Stene is oractlcally inoxhaustible, and the size of blocks obtainable ia only limited by the means of trans- addition to ordinary rubble, the Port Chalmers Stone is admirably suited for street kerbing, basements of buildings, steps, and massiye masonry generally. Indeed, I do not JcnoWW Stone In the Colony equal to it for these purposes. • " The Stono is boliored to bo imperishable; theru ia no appearance of weathering on tho outcrop of tho rock, and tho oldest buildings are as fresn as when erected; even the colour is "woll preserved. " The Quarries proposed to bo worked by the ' ?ort Chalmers Buildikg and Paving Stone Company ' are in the most accessible position oossible for convenient and choap working:, and they ha^o both railway and water carriago The foregoing Report shows that the Stone (although bo durable) is very easily worked— v qualities seldom found together in bluestone. ' Aa a rule, the expense of dressing tho hard kinds o£ building stones of New Zoaland ren ders their use prohibitory, except for very costly The object of the Company ia to supply their Stone throughout the Colony at prices much be low those charged for that locally obtained elsewhere. Tho extent and accessibility of the ' Quarries, »nd simplicity of production, enable us to adopt this course. The Proprietors desire to draw the attention of Corporations to the suitability of the Stone for StroetKerbiag, it being sufficiently hard to withstand wear, while it never becomeß glassy and dangerous like basaltic kinds. The Sydney Exhibition Comniisaipper, in awarding : fjouours tor tho Coiapaoy'e Stone, made special mention of its adaptability for this purpose. I Hccontiy ,tho Company's offer to supply the ifHone tor tho Lyttclton Graying Dock was waoogted, their Stone being both tho best and I «a9j*eßpßßtfit any offered. Samples on viow. Parttoulaiß and Prloe Llata on apiUcatJoVto ; STATHAN HAKKKH, Solo Agent,



Special Advertisements. \yllKit 11 SHALL I 1/UJWIBH MY UOVSIi FHOMI THE CHEAPEST ALL ROUND HOUSE TO FURNISH FROM IS THE CITY HALL ARCADE GARLICK & CRANWELL ! ! ! IRON BEDSTEADS, go to GARLICK & CRANWELL. BEDDING go to GARLICK & CRANWELL. BED-ROOM FURNITURE, go to GARLICK & CRANWELL. CARPETS, go to GARLIOK & CRANWELL. GARLICK & CRANWELL, Houso Furnishors. (JARLICK & CRANWELL, Upholsterers. GARLICK & CRANWELL, Manufacturers ok all kinds of i'uhnituise. CjikapTapestky &BruhsrlOahpktb. Chkap Oilcloths & Linolkum. Cukai' & Beautiful Ckktonnes. chkal- blanketß & c'uhtains. GARLICK & CRANWBLL, HOUSE FURNISHERS City Hall Arcade. QCEKN-SrRRKT, AUCIvLAND. Just Opened, kx s.s. triumph, ONE CASE OK NEW SUMMER COSTUMES. NEW SUMMER COSTUMES. REALLY CHOICE GOODS.



"VS^I LLIAM R/ATTRAY, DRAPER, CLOTHIER, AND SILK MERCER, 178, 180, and 182, QUEEN-STREET (four doors below tho New Sayings Bank), AUCKLAND. ■ TO ETIRING FROM BUSINESS 1 SELLING OFF I SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF I John , L c c k. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS, RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. ItKTIRING FROM BUSINESS. HIS WELL-ASSORTED STOCK SELLING OFF I SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. PREMISES LET. SELLING OFF 1 SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! STOCK MUST BE CLEARED. ALL ACCOUNTS not paid before 31st OCTOBER will bo handed to his Solici tor for recovory. ONE MONTH AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. mHORNTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE : "Crown" Flour, In socks, 100'a and 508 "Champion" do. do. do. "Cantab" do. do. do. Sharps Bran Wheat Ex S.S. BRITISH QUEEN. We have Just opened up, by above Direct Steamer, a Very 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 Noveltlos. Dressmaking is now In charge of MISS JACKSON. Milne & Choyce, AUCKLAND, 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 announco that ho has succeeded in semiring from the New 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 Sale for a Few Weeks Longer, and the Whole Stock will still be offered AT HEAVY REDUCTIONS Off tho usual price. ALL NEW GOODS WILL BE SOLD For a short time at about WHOLESALE PRICE. JOB STOCKS IN DRESS MATERIALS, JOB STOCK OF ANY DESCRIPTION AT ANY PRICE, CHEAP LINKS ARE CONSTANTLY BEI BOUGHT, AND ARE ALL MARKED AT VERY LOW PRICES.1 I H. ATKINS, ■ J?RAPER, CLOTHIER. &p. >



Special Advertisements. DR. W I L X I N S, OCULIST AND AURIST TO CHMSTCHURCH JIoaPITAL (aovoral years at Royal Eye Hospital, Moorllolds, Lon don), arrived in Auckland on November 28, and will remain about one month, to troat Eye, Ear, ami Throat Disuases. Dr. Wilkins also adjusts the Sight for Accurate Glasses and Spectacles. Consulting rooms :— Mr Graves Aickins Pharmacy, Queen-street. Hours:—9 to 12 n.ni,, and 2 to 5 p.m. 15S & 160 PLEASE CALL Queon-s 15$ & ICO PLEASE CALL Qucen-st 158 Sc 160 PLKASK CALL Queen-st 158 & 100 Quoen-st 158 & ltiO AND INSPECT Qucen-st 158 & 160 AND INSPECT Queen-st 153 & Id) AND INSPECT Queon-st 158 & HiO Queen-st 158 &I GO OItAND DISPLAY Queen-st 158 & ICO GHAND DISPLAY Queen-st 158 & ]fio OHAND DISPLAY Quccn-st 158 & IGO Qucen-st 158 & ICO NEW GOODS Queen-st 158 & ICO NEW GOODS Queen-st 1>8&1GO NEW GOODS Queen-st 153 & 100 Qucon-st 158 & ICO JUST OPENED. Quoen-st 158 & KM JUST OPENED. Queon-Bt 155 & ICO JUST OPENEi>. Queen at 158 & ICO Queen-st 158 & 100 ■ Queen-st 158 & ICO Qnecn-at 153 & ICO 01 CASES Qucen-st 158 & ICO 04 CASES Queen-st 15S & KiO 64 CASKS Quoen-st 158 & 160 Queon-st 168 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Queon-st 158 & IGO NKW CLOTHING Queon-st 158 & ICO NKW CLOTHING Quoen-Bt 158 & ICO Quecn-st ISS & llii) HATS & HOSIERY, Quoen-st 158 & ICO HATS & HOSIERY. Queon-st 15S & ICO HATS & HOSIERY. Qucen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st ]58 & 100 Queen-st 158 & ICO Queen-st 15S & 180 Queon-st 153 & ICO Queen-st 158 & 100 THE NEW ZEALAND Queon-st 158 & 100 Queon-st 158 & ICO CLOTHING FACTORY, Quoen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & ICO QUKKN-fITREKT, Queeii-st 158 & ICO Queon-st 158 & 100 Auckland. Queon-st 168 & IGO Queon-st 158 & 160 Uueon-st 158 & ICO J. FITZSIMON3, Queen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 100 Branch Manager. Quecn-st The Imprisonment of the Land Leaguers.— Nearly «ll of the Irish gentry incarcerated for presumed traitorous proclivities or acts have suffered physically from their close conllne raent. Complaints have boon alleged against tho purveyors of the gaols for tho wrctohed food they furnish, nmt It the attthoritics want to supply them with what will recuperate their systems, a few cases of Udolimio Wolkk's Sciiikdam Aromatic Schxaws would meet tho requisition.



If you want a really first-class Sowing Mnchino.buy the Domestic; it has no equal.— Shakcspear & Co., opposite the Market, Quoen atreet, sole agents.—[ADvt.J ' ; '



DBTOKBN Stcfk.-How many children and worn on arc slowly and suroly dying, or rather being killed, by excessive dootoring, or tho daily useoisomodrugordvunkcnstuffcallodmodlcine, that no one knows what it is made of, who can easily be cured and saved by Hop Bitters, \\ Inch ia so pure, simple, and harmless that tho KSSfeV toT lnraMd>or smaUeßt Oxh Shilling.— Hay's Fine Art Union i««l'n? lllsaioni ot u,tho G™eral Government}, SS! fCt?J" C3 T, priacs on view, and inspection invited at Mr Bailey's, tobacconist, 17fi, Queen wLY 1"510 V5 k-. ots can bo obtained; also the booksellers and tobacconists. Tho drawing will take place publicly, of which duo notice will bo given, and will bo supervised by a committee chosen by tho subscribers at drawing. Afte? handing over tiokots;. &c, tho proprietOT ™ !. n 0 .Jft rt V tho drawing. Winning numborg will bo advertised in " Herald," Stab. and Wopkly." Committee's voucher will be open for inspection during delivery of prizes. Komittanccs in stamps or otherwise (enclOßinff extra stomp for postage) will receive prompt attention, prisos, £200 in 4,000 ticket*. Addiess-AV. E. Bay, as above, A subscribe! can nold any number* of tickets at Ono Shilling oach.—[Advt,]