SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

„ ~. ~„■._, (This livening. 0 IS HtBH V AT KB i'looi.orrow Morning. 9..0 a_JNSET.-ThUEventQir7.il StJSHISK.—To-morrow Morning. *.'ll M, lON'S ASK.- Last Quarter, Hist, 8.17 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

Ohristinu, sch., Kvanson, from Whangaroa Waihora. s.s.. Edie, from the South Handa Islm, sell.. Davis, from Newcastle Marlon, sch., Short, from .Mercury Bay

DEPARTURES.

Explorer, s.s., Cawley, for Sydney Inland

IMPORTS.

Per WaUiora-a).. packat.es sugar. 132 pkgs t mi. 41 cases sume. 2.'. cases oil, HIS sucks oals 1, nhds., 15 cases and 24 barls nle. l.lbb sucks wheat. WW sheep, lit cases machines, 2 boxes Kold, 80 bar* iron, and a large quantity ol sundries.

v Por Han. a 1.1.-8.7 ton* coal.

EXPORTS.

Por Explorer—l!Xi pieces limber. 2!io sacks rice, 711 mats stirfar, Hi bags coffee, IS cases koru sine, 100 tins biscuits, al) wheels, and a quantity o.' sundries.

INWARD. Coastwisk.—South Carolina, from Birrior, with Hi tons wood. _ hales wool; Hes-iie, from Konnedv Hay. with t_-.!100ft limber: Rata, from Walnra," with 30. .41ft timber; Kauri, from K.nncdy Hay. with3o,oooft timber.

Ot'TWARiw Coa-Twihe.—llessio, for Kennedy Bay; South Carolina, for Harrier; Whangarei. I.r Whangarei; Kauri, for Kennedy Bay.

The three-masted schooner Ilnmla Isle arrived from Newcastle yesterday, after a fair weather passage of 10 days.

The schooner .Marion, which arrived from Mercury Hay yesterday with a cargo of timber, proceeds from' here to Queensland.

The ship Piako was berthed at the outer western toe of the Queen-street Wharf early this morning. She will commence discharging to-morrow.

The schooner-yacht Ugatagituu entered out wards at Ihe Cii.tuiii* to-day for Tonga. She proceeds thither in charge of Captain Crorly.

Tho schooner Golden Isle goes from this port to Whangaroa, where she will load timber for Friendly Islands. She entered outwards, at the Castoms to-day.

The steamer Rotomahana, which has been laid up, will resume her regular trips to the Thames on Wednesday afternoon, leaving Auckland at half-past feur o'clock.

The s.s. Penguin leaves for Fiji via Russell at 5 o'clock this evening. Passengers I—Messrs Scott, Stanley, C. Thomas and U. W. Love, Miss C. Jones, Mrs Thompson, Miss Morrison.

Arrival of the Waihora.

Tho s.s. Waihora arrived from Melbourne via the South at il.>s a.m. today. We are indebted to Mr C. H. Humphries, purser, for press pfti-cela, passenger and cargo lists, etc., and tho Following report:—Left. Queen's Wharf, Mel bourne, ut S p.m. on December 5. and arrived at Bluff ut 4 a.m. on tho 10th. Loft Bluff at 6 p.m. samo day, and Port Chalmers at S p.m. on the 120 i. having on board tho Northern iiassengere by tbe N.fc. Shipping Cenipany's Tongariro. I,oft Lyttolton on the 1. th nt 9.15 p.m., Napier at Ii p.m. on tho 15th, and Gisborne on Uie 16th at 9.SD a.m.. arriving ut Queen-street Wharf at 11,15 a.m. to-day. Experienced fine weather with light variable winds throughout up to Gis lierne; from thonco to arrival had fresh bead wind with heavy downfall of ruin attended with lightning. Passongers: — Misses O'SulllTan. Tole (3), Skelton, Proctor. Foster, Hodgkinson, Forrest. Young, Copeland, O'Brien, Hermann, Robertson, Moss. Gooilhcim, Haultaiu, Gray, Royston, Mesdames Dilworth, Harris, Snider, Graham, Williams, Brown, Gray, Ballard.Messrsllodgkiiison. Copeland, Landers, Edwards, Holt, Dilworth, Marks, Friar, Sneddon, Scott, Richmond, Tole, Mlllingtan, Brown. Lewis. Tehresa, Ballard, Wright, Downio, Kennedy, Huttonbrnddick, Nelson, Hoi, Mair, Snider, Rungitttru, Cargo. Rout ledge, O'Brien, Harris, Hasledon, H. O. Brown, Column, Belcher, Thorpe, Watson, and U in ateerago.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Takapuna, s s., .Tones, from the South Hawea. s.s., Hansby, from the South Lalla Rookh, s.s.. Bailey, from Waitara

DEPARTURE.

Takapuna, s.s., Jones, for tho South Douifla3, s.s., MeArthur, for Waitara

The s.s. Rowena is expected to arrive from Wanganui and Opunake to-morrow morning.

The s.s. Hawea ia announced to leave for So»th»rn ports at 10 a.m. to-morrow. latest train for passengers at II o'clock.

The Northern Co.'s Douglas did not leave for Waitara to-day, owing to tho strong winds blowing. If it moderates sho will leave to morrow morning.

The s.s. Takapuna arrived from Lyttelton via Wellington at 1.15 p.m. on.Saturday; tho run from Lyttelton to W elliugton occupied 13 hours, and from Wellington to tho wharf 25 hours. Had strong northerly winds from Lyttelton to Wellington, and from thence to arrival strong nortiiivrest with heavy sea. Passengers: Mesdames Hesketh, Spencer, A. Power. Messrs Spencer, Power, Gunn, Hesketh. P. Butler, Taylor, Downes, Knight, Muir, Larkworthy, Williams. Holland. Pilbrow, Bethune, VV. Batler, and B steerage.

The s.s. Takapuna left Onehunga Wharf 7.40 p.m. Saturday. Passengers — llr and lire Houghton, Mr and Mrs Gregson aud infant, Mrs Arden audi! children, Mrs Kissling, Misa Mes senger, Miiis Mackie, Miss Wallace, Dr. Grab ham. Messrs W. E. Firth, 11. Holmes, G. Taylor. Gnlngher, Burrows, E. A. Prico, 3. 11. Bourne, W. T. Stuart, J. I>, Mitchell, Goodwin, Burnett, Wen Mock, Brame.

Tho Union Co.'s s.s. Hawea arrived from Southern ports at!) o'clock yesterday morniiifc'. Captain Hansby reports leaving Port Chalmers on the 11th. Lvttelton on the 12th, Wellington on tho 13th, Picton and Nelson on the Hth, and und Taranaki on the 15th, arriving at wharf as above. Passongors. — Mesdames Ferguson, Walker, Charles worth, Hoskins, taSshlcy. Duttln. Goorgc, Waller, Mckollar. Scott, Visto, and Bingham; Misses Dulltn. Milne, and L. Bdff&r; Messrs Major (2), Allom Keep, Litch vield (it. Walker, Bailoy, Colbeck (21. Gray, i,amb_rt. George. Anderson, Sheppard, Visto. Duffta, Parker, and Bingham; and 31 bales wool, 36 cases tobacco, Sti Backs oatmeal, ,10 kegs aud 21 cases buWer, 22 cases fruit, and 59 paok a_;es sundries.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

TiullE3> this day.—Sailed, Sunday; Pros uarlty brigantine, for Itoekhompton, with 110,000 ft sawn kahifcatea, shipped at Reads liYTTBi/rotf, Uiis day.—Arrived: Takapuna, Iran Wellington. IUO a.m. . Dunbdin, this dny.-Arnvod: Charinc, from Mauritius; Marlbo.ough,fromLondon,&tdays; Wild Wave, fearqus, from Hobart. Captain Anderson leaveß hero to become Marine Superintendent to tho Albion and Shaw, Savill Company nt Port Chalmers. Captain Hird takes command of the Marlborough • Mr London, chief officer of the Tawnaki,. being *romoted ko tbo command of that vessel. Melbourne, December I".— Arrived, Satur day kerning: Orient steamship Iberia from London INot. 2nd.) . ,_.,.. Lohdom, December li—Arrived: British Queen, s.s.. from Lyttelton, Oct. 27.

The Prevalence ok Kidney Complaints.— A large number of cases of this troublesome affection arises from cold. Colds superinducea complication of disorders. Now. s 0 to fortify the system as to prevent its 100 great suscepti bility to cold, should be the chief niin of medical science. 17doi_.ho Wolfe's Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps will prove a worthy coadjutor.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under :—

This Day.

For Tauranga, Ohinomutu, and Opntiki, per Glenelg, at 1 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Suva, Samoa, per Pen guin, at 1 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Whangaroa, and Mongoiiui, per lona, at t.30 p.m. For Whangarei, Heads. Whangarei, Kamo, and

Mangapai, per Waitaki, at fl p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m,

Tuesday, ISth inst. For Port Fitzroy, por Water Lily, at 7 a.m. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Hawea, at 8 a.m. For Waitara, etc., per DoHglas, at 8 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana,

per ltose Casey, at 10 a.m For Gisbome and Napier, per Southern Cross,

at 1 p.m. For Friendly Islands, per Ngnlagitau. at 3 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa. per Waihora, at 4

p.m. For Whangarei Heads, l'arua, Waipu, Whan garci, Kamo, aud Mangapai, per Macgregor, at i p.m.

Thursday, 20th inst. For Friendly Islands, per Oolden Isle, at 11 a.m,

For Australian Colonies and United Kingdom, via Sue?, and Krindisi, or Naples, for letters, etc., specially so prepaid and addressed, per City of Sydnoy. immediately nftui her arrival from Honolulu.

N.ll.—The Dargavillo lino of mails unsually forwarded on Monday morning, will, during next fortnight, he closed at this olllco on Satur day, __nd, and Satuday _9th inst., at 3.1)0 p.m. S. B, BISS, Cliief Postmaster. Chief Post-ofllee, Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Dkcemoer 17. 18W.

Abbott's Opera House—Doran's Combiiuition Christmas Gift Company, S p.m.

Waitemata Masonic Lodge — Installation of Olllcers at Freemasons' Hall, 0.30 p.m. Ball at U. 30.

Union-street Weslcyan Sunday-school—F_a tertaimnent, 7,30 p.m.

Primitive Methodist Schoolroom, Upper Pitt-street—Mr Clou ..inning's Sinking Clays Eu tortaiument, 8 p.m.

Working Men's Club—Eight Hours Demon strtition Adjourned Meeting, 7.H0 p.m.

Choral Hall—Special Rehearsal for Soloists and Orchestra, T. 30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

Beast.—Look up your dictionary; you have only taken one detlnition of tho word. Don't you know Dean Swift's line, "Thebeastly vioe of drinking to excess .' Besides, tlie sobriety of the brut* creation is not due to habits of self-restrahit, but because they cannot procure the liquor to get drunk on. Many animals, it has been proved, will imbibe when they get tho chance.

Births.

SPINLEY.—On December 10, at her residence, Victoria Road, Devonport, the wife of Joseph C. Spinley of a daughter.—Both doing well.

Deaths.

uniiiu.—uu i/cccmoer iv, ai ins resiuonce, Dock-street, Freeman's Buy, Mr Richard Grigg; aged 80 years.—Melbourne papers please copy. The funeral will leave his bite residence to morrow (Tuesday), the 18th inst., at 4 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend. MOYLAN.—On December 1(1, at tho residence of his parents. Western Springs, Francis Adelbert, infant son of Patrick and June Moylan; aged 11 weeks. PHILP.—On December 15, at hia residence, Anirlesoastrcet, Ponsonby, David Philp, in his Glth year. His end was peace. SPRATT.—On December 17, tho beloved wifo of Richard Spratt. The funeral will leavo her lato residence, Kent-street, to-morrow, at 4 o'clock p.m.

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

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17. 1883.

For tho cause that locks assistance. For the wrong that needs resistance, Por the future in the distance, And the good that wo cun do.

A few newspapers iv New Zealand break out occasionally into jeremiads over the lack of colonial sentiment in this colony. This usually happens when any part of the country, removed from tiio paper's own little sphere, is laying a claim to somo con cession from the General Government which it considers itself justly entitled to. The outcry, however, is only one form of that scheming for special local advantages, whicli is tlje essence of tho provincial spirit. The journal whj.li assumes to lead public sentiment in Dunedin Ls ef all these sham patriots the cliief. When Auckland was shut completely out of the Cabinet, the " Otago Daily Times " eluded bitterly tho want of nationalism in Auck land, and denounced our lack of charity in refusing to trust Northern interests to tho amiable and pure-minded Mr Oliver and his colleagues. If. stigmatised the appoint ment of Mr Mitelielson as an improper concession to a local clamour, and , ridiculed the pretentions of that gentleman gorsonally to hold so high on ollice. The anterbury " Press," which has taken tho measure of Otago patriotism, re minded tho "Times" that tho noise from Auckland was as the murmur of a babbling rivulet compared with the Niagara thunders of Dunedin wrath when the repre sentation of that Provincial District was at issue, and while congratulating the "Times "upon its new-born real for New Zealand nationalism, warned it against a relapse into its old infirmities. The "Press"has, however, soon had occasion to lament the fall of its contemporary from the lofty pedestal which it had rashly mounted. When the railway returns were published, the "Otago Daily Times" came out with a screaming article in which it asserted that Canterbury anfl Otago were the only two districts of the colony where railways were profitable, and demanded that these districts should make common cause against the rest of the colony. After gently chiding the "Times" for this lapse, into sordid localism, the "Press" proceeded to analyse tho returns, and provod un answerably that a greater loss accrued ,on the Otago railways than on any othor : lines in the colony. If, said tho "Press," w_a ai;e to reveirt to the provincial system, Cajitorbury object's to havo its railways confo.i^nded " with those of Otago, and tho profits' coolly' appro- < priated to make up the fjpficjt on unprofit- i able lines which have been made untjer tho intimidation exercised by Otago on succes sive Governments. This shot, which told disastrously on the frail walls of Otago nationalism, caused the "Times" to abandon that line altogether and en trench itself in the old fortress and flaunt tho anciont banner, "Otago, the beginning and end of New Zealand:" " Where is thoro any community of interest in such case?" exclaims the "Times." " We gannot send goods nor passengers to, nor receive them from, the North by rail. Cook's Strait most eifectually breaks the lji.no of communication. One might as rewwfely talk of community of interests in Freftch a.wj Jsh^lisli railwaly lines. But our Canterbury fmt'ti ,'S apparently "prepared to shea tho test sfojlfng of'1 Stfiithet'ii; money to bolster np JtoitJl.ej.7l railways."' The "Times" then goes on to propose in plain terms a Canterbury and Otago com bination with the avowed object of plundor ing tjja whole colony :—" Our most earnest and an;4o,us dfiF-iiG is to fuse together these two districts, jvhicji, linited, might defy Governments and Parliaments fco misapply public funds ; and which, jij jthoiir jw^c^t condition of disunion, .are tljp ,ea,sy prey of every cabal, overy I'ai&mentary clique, i and every obsequious Ministry, W* are as Samson, bound with green withes, liiuf it; is quite time that we exerted our strength and. burst oi^r fetters." The gebe_fie.tif us unblushingly advanced is not to be dismissed tfs idle talk. There exists a powerful pai'ty in .otago> whose Solitical creed it is to create fi Southern onfederacy by the union of theOtagO and Canterbury votes in' the General Aszenjfrly, The Canterbury niepbere ha-Ve kept 'aloof from the project by a knowledge'that Otago's aims qre purely selfish, and that he who would sup with the de'il will need a long spoon. The bitter fight over the head quarters of the Middle Island railways, and the creation of a Provincial Public Works

Oflice, which exists only in Otago, have not been lost sight of in Canterbury, and the lesson of its Vigilance Committees—its cry of public money to employ surplus labour, and public money to bring more im migrants to be employed; its deputa tionising of Mr Mitchelson, wl.» was allowed to leave Auckland without being worried by a single request from a public body—cannot be lost npon the Par liament. Otsigo and its members and newspaper., who have been the motive force in these agitations, sue provoking si movement for the creation of si colonial League, formed with tho sole object of pre venting Otago from dipping so freely into the public purse.

The Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association has decided that si letter should be sent to each of the judges at tlie late Show thanking them for their services. It wsis also agreed to purchase the plough made from New Zealand ironsand, manu factured and exhibited sit the Show by Messrs Dunwoodie, and t.hsit it should be presented to the Auckland Museum.

Mr 13. Wightiiinn, agent for tho Chemical Fire Engine Company, has placed on view at Messrs Stone Bio's, store one of Foster's No. 1 chemical fire engines. These engines work by pressure of air only, and continue to play as long as water is supplied, im pregnating the jet as it: passes through with carbonic acid gas. Every gallon of water conveys L'-l gallons of carbonic acid gas, and evaporates', extinguishing a lire without causing extensive damage by water. The engine may also be used as a garden and household engine, said is a valuable adjunct to any house, farm, or warehouse.

Sergeant Bulford, who went to Melbourne to bring back si insin named Sinythc, charged with embezzlement, returned here by the Waihora to-day. lie was compelled to leave Smytho behind, his prisoner being supposed lo be dying from consumption, lie brought two prisoners under arrest Frank Bull, tor desertion from lI.M. ship Espieglo, and Joseph Antonio, for stealing a watch and chain.

A resident of the Great Harrier named Emanuel Silvn left his homo to proceed to a small island a short distance oil'on Thurs day last. The boat in which he started has since been found bottom up, but with all sail set, and it is concluded that she must have been capsized and its occupant drowned. Silva leaves a wife and an adopted daughter, who reside on tho Croat Barrier Island.

Mrs Mack writes that tho statements in Mack's letter about the reasons which caused him to leave his home arc utterly false, and that the account of his misconduct contained in the police report was absolutely true, the facts boing well-known to the police. Mack has contributed nothing towards his wife's support for tho last six years, and she has been compelled to main tain herself by washing. When the Court ordered him to pay 10s a week towards tho maintenance ot his children he made no attempt to do so, and it was only when si debt of £15 had accumulated that he wns proceeded against and lodged in Mount Eden.

During bust week Herr Carl Schmitt (con ductor of the Choral Society) h.li! elemen tary theoretical examinations in music at the leading private schools of the city as well as the Girls' High School. The result was eminently satisfactory, the pupils generally manifesting a marked improvement in lluir knowledge of the rudiments of tho divine art.

Articles have been signed by Messrs W. Edwards, J. X, Scott, and M. <.is.lla_;lior for a six days' walking match, in whicli Edwards is to walk against Henry 1 luck step, Arthur Hendry, and Jnmes Hendry. The match isfor £100 a-side, and takes place in the Theatre Royal between tho ,'llst December and sth January. Tho condi tions provide that £25 each shall be staked when tho articles are signed, i|__. each on Saturday nuxt, aud the balance of £50 on Friday, the 2Sth. The contest commences on Monday, Doeember .'ll. t, at la.m., and terminates on Saturday, January sth, at 11 p.m. Each of the local men will walk in two spollsjof 21 hours each, not more than 48 hours to intervene between each spell. Mr W. W. Robinson is referee, and Mr Thos. McEwin stakeholder.

A meeting of the City Schools Committee aud the head and assistant teachers of the various city schools was held lato on Satur day afternoon iv the Wollesley-strcet School with reference to the demonstration on Friday next. Mr Itawlinson's tender for the catering was accepted, it was agreed to ongago a brass band for tho occasion, and a number of othor matters of detail woro arranged. It was announced that so far the subscriptions 'received amounted to £1 •_■().

Messts Cochrane and Son ofl'ored the large villa sites situated at Bcntonville, North cote, to-day, but owing to the recent un favourable weather, intending purchasers had not been able to view the property. The allotments are still opon for sale by the auctioneers.

At the fortnightly meeting of tho French Literary Society on Saturday ovoning, Mr C. do L'Eau read an original story written by hiinaelf.and entitled "I Have No Timo." It was based upon tho loss of a wedding ring in the river Mouse, and its discovery many years afterwards in n Hutch potato field, whither it had been carried by an in undation.

Should tho weather be fine to-morrow,tho Government House Archery and Lawn Tennis Club will meet at half-past three p.m.

Many people in Auckland, Onehunga, and Thames will learn with regret of tho somewhat unexpected demise of an old ami respected former resident of these districts. Mr David Philp, a native of Fifeshiro, Scotland, passed away on Saturday last, at his residonco, Anglcsca-streot, Auckland, at the ago of (H years. Deceased came to the colony over 20 years ago, and prior to that time he had been in the service of the Rank of Scotland and of tho Edinburgh and Glasgow Bank. After arriving here, Mr Philp was manager of the Onehunga branch of the Bspik of Auckland, and when that institution closed jts doors ho removed to Thames, where ho acted as legal manager for a number of gold mining companies. Since thp decline of tho mining industry, docoased has resided in Auckland, and has here, as elsewhere, beon much esteemed by a circle of friends. His final illness was only contracted last weok, when, having got damped in a shower, a cold sottlod upon his lungs, and congestion of those organs carried him oil' after a few days' illness. Deceased is survived by his devoted partner in life and by two sons and two daughters. His family, we believe, are left in comfortable circumstances, deceased having been insured for a considerable sum, while his widow will be in.receipt of an annuity from the Bank of Scotland Widows' and Orphans' Fund. The funeral of deceased took place this afternoon at three o'clock, and was largely attended by sympathetic mourners.

The "Korimako," Maori newspaper, is increasing in size and circulation. This month's issuo includes a supplement of four pages, making sixteen pages in all. Among the contents is a translation of hymn No. 00, "Hymns Ancient and Modern," with tho mußic. No fewer than fiG subscription:. are acknowledged in this issue, showing tiio general apmeciation'in which the paper Is held' by the 'nativo race. Tho low rate of subscription, two shillings a year, post paid, bflngs it within tho reach of all. The championship of tepiperance, which is steadily maintained, should havp a salutary influence on the habits of tljo nativo popu lation. This nutnbor includea a "Waiata Pehi Waipiro," to tho tune "Tired." The first verse runs:

Aha! ka taunutla ko', A-ra, a-ra. a-ra; JIo tau 1111 whakamatapo, Xi Piro-wai-knka. ICa rore noa to whakahe, ICi tau tv hiahia ; X toro nci ton ringa. re I Xi Waina rao ko i'ia.

The paper may be obtained from Messrs Champtaloup and Cooper, stationers, who also receive subscriptions.

The anniversary soiree of the Kamo Wes'leyan Church was held hero on Wednes day evening, Dec. 12th, and was well attended by an appreciative company of hifflila, Tea and a plentiful supply of first-class viands y/ere provided, and presided over by this faUpyrlm ladies: — Mesdames Tissons, Norman/ Woojlfiy, Jenkins, Walton, Jackson, Elliott, Cad ipan, Moreland, and Miss Cleary. On entering ..Jjo Church, a most agreeable dis play o| $.ojvffi;. vy.wvypgi} itself to view, with pjne aiia fern iiite. ;=p..i.|.c,,. s..,jis:i(! tho WHW. The organ'wVs decoratcjd'yfi.i ihyop >T,eat).S f.f flo\vor3. Oyer the rostrum tiio \y.Q-i. '•'•' iV.ciAQm.T." )ysj.s the admiration of all. It wq.B takbiinliy oseouted by Mrs J. Kelly and Mrs Davey. rl°!|e public'j;;oct ing was ably presided wer by the i}ev, ii. ,C0,.i:08. On the platform Revs (.pence, Delloii', and Killen (Piesbyteritin) gave able addresses, 'flw Treasurer, Mr Kelly, read fci'iG annual report, which showed a steady pi-ogress in ni)tjf>pi_,l matters.' T)ie choir, under tho direction -vi Mr Walton, dis coursed sweat music, during tho evening. After a vote of thanks, proposed by Abr Maroroi't, seconded by Ur. Tissons, tiio meeting closed with the Benediction.

A conference of members of tlie City Schools Committee and teachers of the city schools was held in the Wellesley street School on Saturday afternoon, when further arrangements were mtule in connec tion with the demonstration. Mr Itawlin son's tender as caterer was accepted, and it was decided to engage a band for the day.

A special meetimr of the United Ancient Order of Druids will be held on Friday evening, the __l.<t inst., 111 the Insurance Building., at 8..'10, for the purpose of nomination of officers, and introducing the financial business of the lodge.

Tho evangelistic service at the Theatre Royal was: well attended last night, Mr Thomas Buddie in the chair. Addresses were delivered by Rev. .1. S. Hill, and Lieutenant Lowry, of 11.M.5. Espicglc.

Miss Vs.ile's pupils were dismissed for the Christmas vacation on Friday, 14th instant, after receiving prizes for the satisfactory progress made during the session.

Messrs (iarreft Brothers announce the opening of their boot and shoo warehouse, which has been closed for the last two months in consequence of the recent lire. The stuck now comprises goods valued at £12,000, which will bo desired at very low prices for csisli.

The Lodge of Loyal United Brothers announce that (heir annual meeting for the election of district and lodge officers and other business of iuiportap.ee will be held to-

'' Citizen " asks how it is that somo of the moneyed people of this city do not build more houses to let. Ho says : " Constant inquiries sire made by people wanting houses to put their heads in, and can't get them ; and 1 urn sorry lo litid that it is becoming a rather frequent thing for two families to occupy one house. 1 trust that, bad system will not becotno general in this colony, where hind csin be got for little money by any moderately careful man."

Mr Doran's first Christmas gilt concert was held at Abbott's Ojiora House on Saturday evening and largely attended, particularly tho pit and stalls. The perfor mances were creditable throughout and highly amusing, embracing v variety of changes. Tho troupe of acrobats went through a number of evolutions and hori zontal bur feats to the satisfaction of tho house. A series of songs, dances, darkie sketches, and golden shoe representations intervened. Mr Harry O'Neil apponred in his lightning changes and character songs to the oxhuborant delight of the listeners. The entertainment olosed with tho happy farce "Obeying Orders." Tho following were the recipients of the most valuable gifts :—Suite of furniture, Mrs Wood, of Newmarket; silver ten and coll'co service, .Mrs Stewart (a lady from Otago, now on a visit to Auckland); set of crockery, Mrs (laity, Fori -street; and large clock, Mrs Blakely, of West-street. In addition to theso a largo number of minor priy.es wero distributed. There arc six leading prizes announced for to-night, viz., a silver watch, a tea and coffee sorvice, si large oil [minting, si breakfast set of •!() pieces, 11 large clock, and a handsome shade of llowers.

" A Parent" who travels by tho school train, writes expressing his "utter disgust and indignation at the abominable slan ders levelled by ' I'ollex' in Saturday's 'Herald' against the children who come from the country into the city schools." He says that he is usually a j>u. senger every day by these trains, and lie "can allirm from personal observations that tho statements and insinuations made in the paragraph aro wickedly false, and must be tho product of a filthy mind." He would like to relieve his feelings on tho subject by " tho application of a horsewhip to the car case of the writer, believing that no other argument would bo of any vsiliio upon one who could wilfully mako innocent children the marks for his villainously indecent shafts." Wo have another letter commenting upon " l'ollex's " note this week. "Credo sed Cnvco" de nounces the attack on tiio Dunedin Society of Carpenters as a product of ignorance and misrepresentation. He says that " The Dunedin Society is a branch of the Society whose head-quartersaro situated in Manchester, and havo branches in every part of tho globe where the English lan guage is spoken, and that every member of tho Society, whether in America, Africa, or England, knows exactly (he rate of wages, &c.,that are paid in Dunedin, also the stale of trade."

Mr Richard Grigg.known as "Tho Police Court Rhymer," died at 10 o'clock yester day morning at his rcsidonoo in Dock street, Freeman's Bay. Deceased was a native of North Devon, born ia the pleasant town of Bidoford in the summer of 1805,

" Nelson's year," as he termed the year of tlie great naval hero's death. Mr Grigg was never weary of talking of the worthies of Devonshire, immortalised in tho " West- Ward, Ho!" of Canon Kingsloy, and the poetry of Capcrn, Mr Grieg was born at the Dolphin Inn, in Bidoford Market Place, overlooking the foaming Torridgo. Ho was one of thirteen children, and was appren ticed to a blacksmith at Bidoford, but com pleted his term at Barnstaple. Whilo yet a young man lie found his way te London, and worked for a short time in the great city.and for two years at Black heath. In lSilO he emigrated to Welling ton, New Zealand, in the barque Cuba, under thij Emigration Company, and reached Wellington after n tedious voyage of eight months. Ho worked there as a ship's smith for two yours, and left for Auckland in 18-11. He worked for somo time at Simile's Point, and then mado a start in business in Queen-street, noar the corner of Vulcan Lane. He used to say that ho mado tho first horse-shoe in Auck land, but this honour has been claimed by James Pollock, He worked on for some years with fair success, and having acquired sufficient means for tho support of his wffo aud himself, ho quitted tho smithy for a cottago of content in Elliott - street. In 18-15 he became n total abstainer, und remained true to his principles through life. He attended tho sittings of the Police Court almost without intermission for thirty years for tho only purpose of listening to eases and occasionally tolling a nativo in the Maori tongue that ho was charged with being drunk, and must pay 5s and costs. Sumo two years ago, Mr 11. C. Barstow made a presont of a handsomo cushion to the old man, and tho gift was thoroughly appreciated. Mr Grigg was an honest, in offensive man, and attended tho Court, making crude rhymes ns long as his health would permit. His burial will tako place to-morrow afternoon in the I'resbyteriau cemetery.

A bazaar and salo of useful and fancy artiolos will take place to-morrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday in the Ponsonby Hull, on behalf of tho proposed new Baptist Church at Ponsonby. The support of Uie public is earnestly solicited towards this object; a new church is very much needed. Tho present building is to be used as a schoolroom, for whicli pui'DOse it was originally intended. The bazaar wil be opened at 2 p.m. by Kcv. C. Carter, assisted by Mr Thomas Spurgeon.

We draw attention to an announcement in our advertising columns of a Christmas tree and fancy fair festival in St. Thomas's School room on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The amusements will he very varied. Parents intending to delight their juveniles with Christmas toys will find a plothoraof all kinds of delights at low prices. Tho ohiect is a parochial charity.

It will bo seen on referring to our adver tising columns that there will bo a musical, literary, and limelight entertainment ih tho Union-street Wesloyan phurph.' Tim entertain ment is to bo lipid this (Mpnflfl.y) evening, com mencing at 7,'iH. We understand that a good programme has been provided, and this, with the fact fhiit Mr A. Wiseman will preside at the piano, should onsuro a fuir share of public pat ronage. Jtr 11. 11. Smith will also exhibit some of his famous limelight views. Tho charge for admission Is—adults, ls; children, fld.

The Government Houso Archery Lawn Tenniß Club's opening day (postponed twice) will take placo. weather permitting, to-morrow, Tuesday, at U. 30 p.m. Visitors and membera will please take notice.—[Advt.)

Buy tho New \\ llson, tho Champion Sewing Machine; all others in stock.—D. S. Chambers, 70, Quoon-strcot.-[Ai)VT.j

unamucrs, <v, yuoon-strcot.—(Advt.J Wo advise yon to inspect our largo stock of carpets—tapestry from 28 ?d ami hrnsanls, from is (id. Immoiise. variety of furnkuro for all kinds of rooms roiuly for tlclivcrv at low prices.—(larlick nml Oranwoil, furnishing wiiro i'.ouse, Queon-atrcet, Auckland.—[Advt.]

OPENING OF THE AWAMUTU PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

[l>.Y TRI.F.rjRAPU.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

'£■}■: A'wAjfUTtT, this day. Tiik opening of the npic Presbyterian Churpli took place yesterday, when service «'qs performed in the building by the lip'/ : Mr Bruce, fp-,.-n.,erly of Te Tlie eJuirch wan thronged, and many Church pf England followers woro thoro who havo quite ceased to take any interest in their own church. Thoso, however, who were absent from St. John's missed a great treat, as tho Yen. Archdeacon Clarke officiated at both morning aud evening services.

SPORTING NEWS.

Dunedin Cup Acceptances,

Tun following acceptances wero received on Saturday night for the Dunedin Cup of 500 sors., 2 miles :— st.lb. St. lb. Welcome .lack .. . 0 Hippodamiu ..72 Tasman .. .... Minerva .. ..7 2 Mata .. 8 12 Adamant Ii 12 Cheviot .. ..8 10 The Poet.. .. Ii 10 Vanguard .. 8 . Sou'wester .. Ii 10 Nonsense.. ..8 0 The .lilt II . ' Lady Emma ..So Taiaroa .. .. 0 !) Salvage .. .. 8 » Digby Grand .. Ii 7: Turquoise ..8 1. Hazard .. .. (> » Oudeis .. ..8 2 Toko ..0 0 Tim Whilller .. 713 Ouida .. .. SlO Si. si a .. .. 7 IU Captain Webster R 8 Johnny Faulkner 7 10 Stock Flower .. a 8 July ..7 4 Naera ..5 8 Wellington, this day. — Hercules has been scratched for the Wellington Cup.

The Whangarei Kaces,

Our Whangarei friends are making great efforts to hold big race meetings in their district. About six months ago, the Ken sington Park Land Company was formed for the purpose of acquiring land for a race course and cricket-ground. Tho capital of the Company is ±'.'I,OOO, and the area of land hold Si) acres, adjoining tho railway. Tlie Company have already spent between 1500 and £000 in making the course and building a commodious grand stand. The course is about a mile in length, egg-shaped, a dead level, and probably ono of the prettiest courses in New Zealand. The Northern Jockey Club leases the course from tho Land Company, and issued a programme for January llth and 12th next, showing about £400 added money. The nominations close next Saturday, December 22nd. Mr Jos. Bennett, who is taking a great interest iv promoting the success of the meeting, hits arranged for tho s.s. Wai taki to carry all the race - horses free to the meeting, while the same steamer will run a (.•heap excursion. Whangarei is now easily approached from Auckland with out the smallest inconvenience of any kind. Leaving Auckland by tho Waitaki ut 8 o'clock any night, visitors can go straight on to tlie Kensington Racecourse from the Whangarei Railway Wharf. There aro six large hotels in tho district, besides in numerable houses of accommodation, so that visitors need have no anxiety on that score. Mr W. Adams lias bought the right of the totalisator for tho meeting, and Mr W. Percival und two local men are hundi cappers. '_

Mr T. J. Walker, who contributes to tho ".Saturday Advertiser" under tho nam lie plume of "Mazeppa," arrivod hero yester day morning for the purine of attending the Auckland Summer Meeting.

. By the s.s. Takapuna, which arrived in the Manukau on Saturday afternoon, Mr P. Butler brought up Tim Whiffler and tlie two-year-old colt Fusilier. Mr J. Pilbrow, and W. Butler, who steered Welcome Jack in his victories last year, were also pas sengers by tho same boat. Tho Southern metallicians Messrs, Snider, Harris, and Belcher arrived by the s.s. Waihora to-day.

The price list on the principle oveute of the Auckland Summer Meeting will be called over at Tattersall's Club to-night, and every evening until the meeting is decided.

HARD TIMES IN CANTERBURY.

Deputation of Unemployod to Ministers.

[liV TKI.KIIKAI'H.— I'RKSS ASSOCIATION.]

Cnui.-vrcitt'KCii, Saturday, Messrs Itolleston and Mitchelson received a deputation from the unemployed working men in the City Council Chambers to-night. They were addressed by the Mayor and Messrs Montgomery, Holmes, Wynn, Wil liams, and White, who strongly urged tho necessity of finding immediate work. The married men unemployed represent 1,234 ]>crsons in destitute circumstances. 307 signed tho petition. Tho Ministers said they would consider what could be done and let the Mayor know on Monday. A large crowd of men remained outside wait ing the result, but'they were vory orderly. Tho Ministers leave Christchurch to-day.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Mr BitYCH has again gone to Waikato. Today is Canterbury anniversary. Weekly scries of steamers to Sydney from Wednesday first.

Baptist bazaar at Ponsonby opens to morrow.

Arms have thoy, but they hug not —wind mills.

Tho Belgian Government aro promoting an extensive scheme of emigration to Now Zealand.

A lot of Highlanders, in national costume, marched to St. Paul's Church, Christchurch, yesterday.

An Inspector under tho Adulteration Act is to bo appointed at Thames.

Business is very dull at Patea ; there aro 75 empty houses, and the gaol has been closed.

A Flowery Name for tho Peoplo of the Emerald Isle.—The car-nation.

Over t1'2,000 wero paid as property tax tit Auckland Post-office on Saturday.

Tlie poundUoopei- at Te Awamutu is being proceeded against for cruelty to animals by keeping a horso knee-deep in mud in tho pound.

About 100,000 Canadians are engaged in the lumbor business, and those dependent upon them constitute one-ninth of the pqpulation of the Dominion. " When I have a cold in my head," said a gentleman apologetically, "1 am always stupid." " I have never seen hjni whpn l^o hadn't just such a cold," whispered a thuil party in an undertone. A three-year-old bpy, son of Robert Guinsford, farmer, Canterbury, was drowned on Saturday while playing in a boat on thp river Avon.

In consequence of the persistent refusal on the part of the Auckland Hoard of Education to comply with tho wishes and requirements of the Tauranga District School Committee, that body has unani mously resolved to resign.

Tho total wealth of the United Kingdom Ls stated to be about f2,000,000,00d less than that of tho United States. Tho wealth per inhabitant in Great Britain is estimated at i'2_!2, and in the United States nt £99.

There seotrs to be troublo amongst the promoters of thoTaurangaCheese and Bacon Factory. Tho Secretary (Captain Barclay) has resigned, but objects to hand over the books without a small douceur of £10.

Somebody said to Robert Hall—"How many discourses do you think, Mr Hall, may a minister get up each week ?" Ans wered Hall—'' If he is a deep thinker and great condenser lie may get up one ; if he hi an ordinary man, t\vo; but if he is an ass, sir, ho will produco haif-a-dozen."

At Port Chalmers on Friday, the second and third engineers and boiler-maker, and threo seamen of the Tongariro were all bo for'o tho' Court for offences against dis cipline.' Thoy were mostly ordered to for feit two days' pay, but the boilermakCr was sbnt seven days'to prison. ' A well-known American actor. was once dining 'with the magnate of a cprt<\jl'( tfiTiii, and the big man's' Wife saifj'OTr.: Wm ( ''And what tlq spp yqu iii fq-'iviaht, sir?" "O !" answered the actor, "my 'Merry Wives,'" " Your wives!" echoed the lady. "O, don't you know ' The Merry Wives of Windsor ?'" asked tho actor. "How stupid of me!" was the response. "I sep no\v, and of course yem play Mr Wiwlsm',"

CHRISTCHURCH INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

[BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

CtißiSTCiicncii, this day. The New Zealand Industrial Exhibition was formally opened this morning. Tho Mayor, members of tho City Council, and principal visitors assembled at the Council Chambers and drove to the Exhibition, where they were re-

ceiveti by the Committee of Management and conducted to the platform in 'the Art Gallery, the ■ organ playing a march. The building was crowded, and among those on the platform woro the Mayor members of the City and suburban Town (".'ptineil, the Ifon, W. rfflHeytsoii, ivjmistci' of Uiiitis.' ttto jioi(.' 111. Mjffiliclatin, Miuißtoy of Public Workc.'the P ; viin;i.ic, Pvl>e. Fii-h; Thqiiisdn'. Wright. Ivess, White O CallaKhan. and'Allwright. M.H.II'S., the Jlons Messrs' Richardson, Peivciicir, Derens.i'o, Brett, ai(d G. oaaiW, il. Howlapd, P.residont pf the Indiifitral At.r.ociatioi], delivered an address re ciuestiiig the Mayor to open the Exhibition, The Mayor replied and declared the Exhibition open tlil'co cheers were given for the Queen and National Anthem being played cm the orsrim the Mayor and party made $_ tany of tho Exhibition. Tli'o covered space for-'exhibits amounted to .0,0.0 square foot, and the uncovered space for machinery to .5,000 square feot The Exhibition is au exceedingly good ono, all parts of New Zealand being well roprosentod.

Ladies who cannot got their drosses made for tho holidays may have a ready-inuiie costume very cheap at T. McMastor's,

CABLEGRAMS.

Tho Fate of Hicks Pasha.

[REUTERS CAHLKORAMS.]

(Received December 17—11.30 a.m.) France's Trouble in Tonquin. Paris, December 1.1.—1 n view of the necessity for the despatch of reinforcements to Tonquin, M. Ferry stated at the sitting of tho Chamber of Deputies to-day that it would, bo necessary for a further vote of credit to meet the expenses incurred, and that the sum of 20,000,000 francs would be required for that purpose, Serious Fire in Alexandria. Alexandria, December 1...— A seriousfire occurred in this city. Temporary buildings, which were erected in the square to replace those burned at the time of the bombard ment of the city by the British squadron, have been totally destroyed. Keligious Rißing in JSgypt. A serious religious ferment has com menced in Upper Egypt between the Mus sulmans and Christians, and it is feared that, the ill-feeling may give rise to a serious outbreak. London, December 10.—Admiral Sir W. N. W. Horvett, commanding tho_ East Indian squadron, has gone to Souakim, on \ the Egyptian const of the Red Sea. Tho Fronch in Tonciuin.—The Now King of Annum Hostile. Pauls, December 14.—Goneral Millot has received orders to proceed to Tonquin in command of two brigades, comprising 3,000 men. Tho forces in Tonquin will, by these reinforcements, be raised to a strength of 15,000 men. lloNii Konu, December lI.—A report has reached here that the usurper of the throne of Annum, who caused tho late King to be poisoned, lias refused to recognise the treaty which his predecessor made with the French Commissioner, Al. Harmand, and will declare war against the French. The Soudan Campaign.—Hicks Pasha Not Killed. Cairo, December II. —A telegram lias been received from tho oovernor of Don gola announcing that he has received authentic information that Hicks Pasha was not killed at tho time his army was annihilated by the rebol Arabs, but suc ceeded in escaping, and is now at Birket.

Madrid, December 14.—Prince Fredoriek William, tho German Crown Prince, arrived -to-day at Barcelona, en route, for Italy.

London, December 14.—Both Houses of Parliament are summoned te meet for the despatch of business on February 5.

Tho total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,800,000 quarters, being 100,000 less than last week.

[special to press association,]

(Received December 17 —11.30 a.m.)

London, December-17.—A camel-driver, who accompanied Hicks Pasha's army, as serts that the only survivors were thirty seven who were taken prisoners. The Murderer of Caroy. Sir Wm, Vernon Harcourt, Home Secretary, has declkied to respite O'Donnell. French Operations in Tonquln. Admiral Courbett, in charge of the French fleot in Chinese waters, lias been in structed to act on the defensive until a furthor reinforcement of eight thousand troops arrives in February next. A Celebrated Libel Case. The notorious libel case of Belt v. Lawcs will be retried unless the plaintiff agrees to accept the oiler of five hundred pounds.

The London Press on Australasian

Federation,

London, December 15. — Tho "Spec tator " considers that tho decision of the Convention in favour of federation is a great step in the right direction, and that the schemo is capable of being moulded into a definite, practical shape. Tho convict question is a most serious one, as on tlie one hand it may involve the declaration of the independence of the colonies, and on the other may lead tho Empiro into a European war.

Tho " Economist " thinks that instead of establishing an Imperial Council for the colonies, possessing ill-dofined powers, it would bo more desirable to develop the present system of informal representation of the leading colonies, but with separate envoys for tho smaller groups.

The '■' Saturday Review "approvosof the principle of federation, but discourages thp extension pf our claims in the Pacific, more especially at the present, when Amorica disputes tlie validity of tho Clay ron-Bulwcr Panama troaty.

Tlie Now South Walos Loan.—Excite ment in tiio Stock Market.

London, December 15.—The announce ment of the New South Wales loan has caused considerable excitement, and tho brokers aro " bearing " Now South Wales stock, seoking to compel the colony to give a pledge to refrain from further borrowing next year. Thoro is almost a panic created in the stock market. Westgarth's circular reports that tho market is entirely upset, that Now South Walos four por cents, have dropped two per cent, in price. Tho brokers threaten to refuse.the loan alto gether unless it is withdrawn for six mouths.

Tho " Pall Mall Gazette" says that in vestors must remember that tlie new policy decided on by the Australian colonies in regard to their foreign relations will mean increased expenditure and additional debt.

The "Economist," in speaking of the new loan, expresses an epit^ipn that New South Wales is going too fast. The brokers think that the loan will Hoat, as Investors aro offering a quarter per cent. premium.

The New South Wales inscribed 4 por cent, stock, ex Oot-<b,- : - inn-i..:., is quoted at 99J, and Victor;.... _ per punt., e^'Aprll and October interest, at (QO^. Mina Jury, the Tiehhomo adventuress, has hoon sentenced to a year's imprison ment for hor recent frauds.

Australian wheat, ex store, is quoted at 4Gs Gd to 475.

London, December 15.—Tho steamship Kent, which was found to beon fire on arri val at Port Said, resumed her voyago for Australia after overhauling and restoring the damaged cargo.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Roeelved December 17, 12.40 p.m.) Mr Borry's Return. Melmuenk, December 17.—The Hon. Graham Berry, one of the Victorian dele gates to the late Sydney Conference, lifts returned to Melbourne. "Argus" New Guinea Etamdltion Abandoned. ' - The " Vagabond," Julian Thomas, who went to Now Guinea to carry on tho ex ploration commenced hy Captain Armit, special'correspondent of the '.' Argus," has returned' to Cooktown. The "Argtv?"-1 this morning announces that'ifcs expedition to Now Guinea has ta«nin?it«i for-the present.

CRICKET MATCHES.

United v. West End.—This match was played on Saturday, but tho scores have not reached Via, When stumps were drawn West End was about 20 runs behind the opposing Club, and still had threo wickets to fall. Testro played a long innings for 36, UNITED SECOND V. AVONDALE. A match was played at Avondale ba tweon United 2nd Eleven and Avoiulale, resulting in a victory for the latter. The following are tho scores ;-.-, Avondale—First Innings : John Archi bald, o Btighton, b Harvey, 4 ; J. Archi bald, b Brighton, 1; J. Wallaco, o Clarke, b Harvey, 2; Quintal, b Harvey, 3; D. Archibald, b Brighton, 0; J. Sinclair, b Brighton, 1 ; Murray, run out, 5 ; Stewart, c and b Harvey, I; Thomas, not out, 5 • W. Bollard, c'and b H_.l-.ey, 1; Hill, b tlarvio, 2; extras, B: total, 31.' Second :Innings; D Archibald,'!? Brighton, 8 ; ,1. : Archibald, o Brighton, ' r_> ' Hayyey, '3 ; Quintal, b W. Harvey, 14- John Avch'i bald, stumped' Harvey, b, Brighton, 2; J. Wallace, b, Brighton, ft'; Sinclair, c Brighton,, hC Harvey, 9; Thomas, o. and b W. Harvey, 0; Murray, c W, Harvey, b C. Harvey, 1 j Stewart, fe 0, Harvey, 0; Bollard, stumped Brighten, b W. Harvie, 0 ; HjU, not out, 10 ) extras, 5 : total, 52. United 2nd—First Innings : W. Harvey, stutnped, h Jas. Archibald, 15 ;C. Harvey, c Murray, b Jas. Archibald, 0 ; Bright-.;., c D. Archibald, b John Archibald, ":,;. Jut land, c Quintal, b Jas. Aroljih^M 0 ;'lsrael, b Jas. Archibald. !i. Brighton, b Jas. Archibald, 1 i Shove, b Jas. Archibald, 0 ; Hender.a>., b .John, Wallace, Q-, T, Wallace, (sub.), h Wallaco, \\ flayvie. o H.H, b, Wallace, 0 ; Clark, not out, 0 : total, 27. [Other reports will be found on our fourth page.]

TELEGRAMS.

[from our own correspondent.]

Camrridoe, this day.—At a meeting of the Cambridge Highway Board on Satur day, a resolution was carried, on the motion of 'Mr Forrest, to tlie effect that the Board objected to the specistl rate about to be levied by the County Council, as tlie Cam bridge Riding was in funds and all worku provtded for, smd could not see, therefore, why they should contribute to liquidate the debts of other ridings.

Te Aroha, this day.—A proposal will be brought before a meeting of the Pinko County Council on Wednesday, at Cam bridge, to erect a powder magazine here. Large parcels of both powder and dyna mite arrive here daily for use in the mines, and there is 110 proper place to store it. Such a building as that suggested is much wanted.

[per press association.]

TiMARtr, this day.—At tho Supreme Court, James' Cheync, charged with high way robbery and common assault, was ac quitted of the former charge and found guilty of the hitter, and sentenced to seven months' imprisonment, having been in gsiol already five months.

CiiiusTciiirueii, this day.—A deputation from the Chamber of Commerce waited upon the Hon. E. Mitchelson with tlie view of calling attention to the necessity for the revision of railway rates, more particularly on the Lyttelton and Christchurch and Christchurch and Timaru lines. The depu tation having fully explained their objection to the present tariff, the Hon. E. Mitchel son promised thorn full consideration and forward a reply in due course.

Anniversary oi' Canterbury.

CitßlsTOiiußCH, this day. — The thirty third anniversary of the province was commemorated to-day by a general holiday and various festivities. The weather was beautifully lino, smd the public attraction included the opening of the exhibition, Caledonian sports at Lancaster Park, popular sports in Hagley Park, horse races at Amberley, excursions by steamer Akaroa to Pigeon Buy, and a pyrotechnic display by the lire brigade at ilaglcy Pork in the evening.

New Zealand Rifle Association Meeting.

Dunedin, this day.—Otago will be re presented at the colonial prize-firing at Auckland by Kennedy, the champion ; Sergeant Hogg, Clutlia ; Volunteer Soutag, Waikari; Corporal Reynold, B Battery; Lieutenant Reud, Bruce ; Corpora] Hutchi son and Lieutenant Richards, n, North Dune din ; Volunteer Coventry, City Guards.

Disturbing the Salvation Army.

IxvEKCARUiLt,, this day.—At the Police Court to-day, two lads charged with caus ing a disturbance at the Salvation Army services were fined ten shillings ; or, in de fault, 4S hours'imprisonnient. Theypleaded not guilty, and their lawyer defined the hall as "a placo where peoplo could do as they please " The Court demurred to this view of tlie case, holding that it was like any other place of worship.

The Supremo Court opens to-morrow. There are only five criminal cases, and none serious,

THE TRIUMPH.

The strong north-east gale which was blow ing dining yesterday caused considerable speculations in town as to how tho steam ship Triumph would fare, as she lay ex posed to its full fcx'ce on the rocks at Tiri tiri, and it is satisfactory to learn that her position has not altered in tho least. A party comprising Mr Fraser, Captain Alex. Farquhar, Mr D. Gouk, and a few friends paid a visit to the vessel in the p.s. Enterprise during tlie day, with tho object of seeing her at the highest and lowest tides, and forming plans for future pro cedure in refereneo to tlie removal of the vessel. Upon arriving in the vicinity of Tiritiri, the water was found to be so rough that it was impossible to get alongside of tho Triumph in the boats, and another plan had to be adopted. A land ing was effected to looward of tho island, and after walking over to where the Triumph was, several of tho gentlemen lowered themselves over tho almost perpen dicular cliff against which the vessel's stern touches, and thus reached her deck, They found that no perceptible change had occurred in hor position since the previous gale, notwithstanding thenorth-easterwhich had then been blowing for somo time, and the high sea that came rolling i$ from the ocean, thus proving that thp weather now has very little effect upon licv. Mr Fraser decided that the fore-hold should be opened, in order to. permit Mr Hawkes wood to get the cargo out, and that gen tleman is expected to commence operations without delay. Tenders are also to be called for removal of the coals (between twoniu.threehundredtons)fromthe bunkers, Tlie Enterprise returned to town early this morning. Mr Owens, chief offioer o| the Triumph, a number of hey engineers, and three other men employed by Mr Fraser, still remain on boarci. They were to-day engaged in th? removal of the refrigerator. After this is got out the vessel wil. be other wise. lightened_as much as possible, pre paratory to an attempt being mado to ifoat her off the rocks and into harbour.

ACCIDENT TO DR. PURCHAS

An accident of a rather serious nature hap pened this morning to Dr. Purchas. He was driving with hi. son round tlie corner of Karangahapo Road into Pitt-street, when the nut came out of tlie shaft, and the horse becoming frightened, bolted, and 1 tinning to the side of the road, collided with one of the wooden guards which are used to enclose the trees in that thoroughfare. The vehicle was overturned, and the occupants thrown on to the roadway. Mastev i^ychas was not seriously hurt, but Dr. Purchas sustained a soverc contusion od, the teniple and bruises on various parts of the body. The accident happened within a Bhort dis tance of h.fyi p,wn 'fiouso.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Messrs Prime and Maguire, Juetteos.] I)nuNKENNESs.-Fivo persons wor* punished tor this ollence. John Murphy was lined _», or in default 7 days. • Stokmt and V.™-Elizabeth Thompson, alias Darrah, \\wj charged With being, drunk and disordwly.ahd with breaking glass, value 10s, o;\ WlO Mb inst., the proporty o. Arthur Dewton.—Prisoiier said she was drunk, but did ;not break the ghiss.-Arthur Dewaon, wood carver, deposed that he was sitting' on his verandah with his wile, whep, the prisoner camo along with a man, She lived next door in Upper Queen-street i itj was 11.30 on Saturday night. _ic or.ugtLt $pa quantity of stones and throw them, at his window; she broko five panos - M i;s Uc.wso-,i corroborated. She saw her throw an oyster shell, and then several big stones -prisoner: It's false. Sho said I had beon ia prison for bigamy, and, of course, I did not Mke tluit.-Consuible Patten deposed that li,. saw- Mrs Darrah throwing stones at th?, 'houso — Prisoner: Whore's Mr and Mra Kelly? Bring cm in.-Mrs Kolly (prisoner's daughter) said sho knew nothing abaut Iho matter. — The Pencil considered the charges proved, and im posed a fino of 16s fordrunkonncss. and 20s, with amount <nf domago and costs, or 7 days imprison-

Nocturnal Crkepkiis.—Denis Lynch, Chas Madden, autl James Penrco were charged under the Vagrant Act with being found Jv night on the premises of Messrs bawrio and Hornaby. without reasonable excuse -Prisoners pleaded being in tho shed in .'wtitrect but were in liquor: had no evil dewgns.-Sorgeant White called Mr Lawn,c merchant, who stated that ho possessed a .'„cd, and the storennm re ported that me-rt wero in tho habit of sleeping thoro ; he i^priued the police ; the front of tho shed was Kept looked, and prisoners must havo got in by tho buck entrance-Constable Wroll 1 arrested prisoners at. midnight in tho place • Lynch ran away, hut was re-takca. Prisoners 1 were not, drunk.-Lynch was <.tismisscd. Mad ; den and Pearce wero sent ti_ prison lor 7 days Misconduct. -John Lomor was charged ■ under tho Vagrant Afct with misconducting himself m \V olle. ley-street at 1 a.m. on Sunday morning.-PuftqncrscondUQt was described as -most d.-.iSrat!erul:-Sainuel Cox deposed that ; prisoner and others camo Uytc $i 3 restaurant and ordered stjpper: there was a row between .thorn. They smashed tb,e cruclvitands nn 1 scattered the butter all over the room.-Fined ! £a and costs, nr one month.

A BapK.\vw«i.-John Mlelotss was charged with larceny of a book, value is, on tho I sli instant, from the Free Pub ° Library.—Pnaenej. an old man, denied tin char R e.-Mlf Shillington deposed that hofeaw prisoner tako a nia K nziiio, "All Th" W. Iteund" from the table, and put it wdw his coat; ho followed him out and Tues tionod him ; ho denied having- it •ii was found upon _ him. - I» s hai'fr' Steven" surveyor, jjavc evidence ; pvfeo.e r buttoned his wal oyer the hook. -Prisoner said he only wanted to borrow t ... _.oli to read, intoiidinic to take it back.--.Mi. Shillington said "Ihe? numbers \ro«i pissing; from the tables.—Fine', fo and owtLjt. ov one month's imprisonment A voutii.—Ucoi-Re Slinnnon (on warrant) , was charged with obtaining ,Ib. 0 i »},_'£_,* and ■. tinot sardines, value Ss. tho p«me..v of i„ „ Smith.-On the application of Borsu. Vht the caso was remanded unsil Wcdnesd. v Opi-oritk Nicioußorits.-Mar.v DempscV was charged v.;itli u__,ncr often*,, ye lai K ua«c to.-., ~t Ellon Hwdintf.-'kr P. Olipharf t% e s\ "£ i defend^.., and Bleared not BuJlto-Mj Th™ , Cooper- appeared- for complainant -Seven wh nesses having been examined, elie Be,i.i, ordered-defendant to, fl^d sureties to kocn he Peace for six months, Wm, and to.pay cosl£ The Court adjourned until 2.38 p,m.

MINING NEWS.

[by teleoraph.-own coRR K .. Pom . Ks

THAMES,

Thames, thi.^'; LoNiioN.-The contract for driving It crosscut towards No, 1 reef has been W 15s Gd per foot, and operations are to h' commenced to-day. The distance v, hi driven is somewhere about 100 feet.

_\ew Columbia.—The only work' • gress is the continuation of the pr °" drive at the upper level, which is i c ( aSte''n to prospect the ground in the neichlT ■ of the Nil Desperandum shaft f.T ourlw>od is supposed to exist. The reef is «? £ 6°W a mere clay formation. ' Pre«ent Hani, or Friendship.—The mm,.. 1 stripped in the drive on Mari__ff *>»* 4 level, is being broken down Th ' averages 15 inches in thickne M) Z T stone is of tho same kindly apn earn „„ the has borne for the last 1001 fe et l Sit manager is storing some of it in hon',* J he New Prince Imperial.— The n,S general dirt treated for the return ]$°. on Saturday was .180 loads, which Sl^ 4500Z8 gold. The balance of' the J if* wsis from llcwt specimens, which n J, n Uozsperlb. ,w"10h averaged

Caledonian. --A fresh contract has h.„ let for continuation of cro«seut tn Red Queen section, No. 2 level, for WogJ per Toot. thoreefls >nte^eted, «ti»Q OAMi.MA.-Mr O'Sullivan,. manager 0 f tlie Darwin, has specified instruction* £ commence operations on behalf nf «.• Company. A staff of men started d.ivl„ eastward this morning u po „ the i^f 1 Darwin 150 ft. level. OT CoLiiiAN. — This is a private claim situated in Moanatamri district adioinl the Watchman section of the Alburnia mi and lias been owned for some years kit Messrs Smith and Hunter. A crushing f 10 loads quartz, with a parcel of specimen has been treated for the handsome vie hi t 2700z5. of gold. ".'eiciof Welcome Extended (Waitekauril Pocock and narty, tributers in the You^ New Zealand section, who discovered eZ 111 a small leader somo weeks ago fay crushed two loads of quartz for the snWIM return of 88o_s. gold. "Pwuua DAKT.-Cleaning.up for the month will take place on Saturday next. The manaC secured this morning lolbs of specimens in the third stope above No. 2 level, and 101b in the leading stope, tho latter being now some distance past where the precious hm,l» wore obtained. s

MoANATAiARi. -Waite (tributer) obtained 2fio. s. retorted gold from five loads quark

The manager of the Deep Level Cross Mine telegraphed to-day: — "I f m „_ several specimens mullock-tip up from Imp level.-(Signed) Jas. Coutt.s."

TE AROHA.

Dklta.-Tlio work I have done in this claim has been prospecting on tlie surface trenching, otc. I hnd a little loose cold about the surface, and have also cut three small lodes, one of which is abaut from 4 to (i inches wide, the stone of very kindW natuiosut'i as might make gold at anytime I have done no trenching in the neignbour hood of where the Phoenix reef comes into the ground, owing to the depth of surface and flat nature of the country at this par ticular spot, it is necessary to prospect it by shallow driving. Taking the poaitionot the ground with Phoenix into consideration it certainly should be well worth a trial — Thomas Wells.

THE MAIL STEAMER.

The mail steamer City of Sydney, with English and American mails, is expected to arrivo from San Francisco to-morrow. She left the latter port four days behind her time-table date.

ROWING ASSOCIATION REGATTA.

_ The Auckland Rowing- Association Regatta, .. which took place on Saturday afternoon, although resulting in a series of victories for , the North Shore Club, included several in - teresting and closely - contested events. ™ The representatives of the North Shore - Club were in excellent form, and nulled well in 'every competition, showing that j. thoy had profited by constant practice for j somo considerable time prior to tho re gatta. The Auckland Club members,on the y contrary, were at a great disadvantage, for owing to inconvenience caused by the want of a suitable shed for their boat_,they had no preparation whatever. Ponsonby wero not so backward, but yet had not devoted sufficient time to training. The result of Saturday's races should have Hie eflect oi, stimulating the Auckland and Ponsonoy Clubs to greater exertions ia ' practising for future events, and in a ; laudable desiro to carry off a fair share of j ; winnings at the next Association Regatta, whioh will be held early next year. It i. ' duo to the Committee and Secretary (Mr W. 1 Sibbin) to state that all arrangements were ; satisfactorily carried out. Captain Craw* ford was very attentive to the ladies, sup , plying them with tea and fruit, and looking after their comfort in every way. We con clude our i .port from Saturday :—";':. Second Race. i Senior Bona Fide Amateurs.—Entries: North Shore—l, A. Burgess; 2, C. BE, ~ Burgess; 3, H. McGechioi stroke, E. c Ponsonby-I,T. Farquhar) 2, Nicholson; 3, F. Coopev ; stroke, J. E. r Cooke. Auckland— l, C. G. Crawley ;2, i C. Dacre ;3, T. Henderson ; stroke, H. W. c Henderson. The North Shoro crew act . sumed tho loading position shortly after 9 starting,, and won rather easily. Auckland > and Ponsonby kept very close together; a . throughout, and made an excellent .ace foB s j second: place. This event, whicli was over-1 8 a mile and a quarter, was rowed in seven 5 mrautes. Result;— 3 North Shore ... . 1 Ponsonby ... ' ___ '"__ g T»fr* Race. Junior B.wka, Fjde Amateurs.—Entries ": JonfO^y-l. C. H. Culpan; 2, T. Gowdie; 3, ft. White; stroke, H. Culpan. Auck- I land—l, S.. Hunter ;2,A. W. Gould; 3, K. :Biggs; stroke, J. Baker. North Shore—l, 1 J. M. Sibbin; 2, T. B. Slinn ; 3, A. r Jiuchanw; stroke, J. Webster. This event was closely contested throughout, and was _ : rowed, in tho fastest time over the mile _ ! course, via., fimins. 30secs. North Shore r ; won by three lengths, the other competitor .making a close race foy second place, j Result:— r 1 North Shore, __•_ j ! Auckland. '__'_ ' '" 2 J Fourth Race. ' ??W>f".Amateurs.—Entries; Auckland ■ —1» C Aickin ;2, C. Dacre; 3, T. Hender \ son; stroke, H. W. Henderson. North ' o t.'tr 1. W' Greenwood 52; G. Wynyard; •i, i. Duder; stroke, E. W. Burgess. Pon sonby—l, J. Edmonds; 2, A. White; 3, ; U G Loatham '; stroke, G, E. Smith. Auckland did not start. North Shore again won easily.. North Shore ... ~_ 1 • Ponsonby _" "' 2 Fiftißaao. Amateur Sou uusrs, — Entries : E. ; Bailey, io s t 53b; A. E. White, 12sk 51b. Unfortunately,. Bailey's boat sustained somo damage, which prevented him taking part. He loft her at St. George's Bay to j bo iv readiness for tho contest, and during ; his absence a dog jumped into hor and did serious injury which could not be repaired in time. Albert White, therefore, had a walk-aver-. I Sixth Raco. i Junior Amateurs. — Entries; Port -1 sonbv-i, j. McKinnon ; 2, E. Moore; 3, H. I'ogden; stroke, B. Ltal. North Shore-l, T. B. Slinn ; 2, 0,. M. Reed ; 3, A. Buchanan ; stroke, ,T, Webster. This raco was watched wHI. great interest, the boats keeping very dose throughout. JSorth Shoie wpn by two lengths. Nort}i Shore 1 .■£*££ togsbip Waitaki returned to wharf shortly after 5 o'clock, thoso on board j, having been afforded an excellent view of each race, as the steamer followed the boats from start to 3 0 feh. Thepnse.wi_l.be presented to the sne cesstu, competitors on Thursday evsning at ! B.o'oloek, at the Waitemata Hotel. . j.■ °"r _?P° rt of the Maiden Amateurs' Aace on Saturday, tlie order 0 ! tbe mm placed in the Auckland boat should have been—l, S. Hunter; 2, A. W. Gould ; in atqadof-J, G, Ansley; 2, S. Hunter, w printed, Ansfey rowing in neither of tbe> races.

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