SHIPPING INTEL LIGENCE.

I_ _ _,„., (This Evening, 0..3 HtGH WATER {To-morrow Moruiig Lb BTINSET.—This Evening, 7.6 SU-'RISK.-To-movrow Morning, 4 39 MOONS AGE.-Full Moon, 14th, 3.7 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

Glenelg. s.s., Stephenson, from Tauranga lona, s s., Ainodeo, from i.usscll.

DEPARTURES.

n T_nc_rcgor, s.s., Johnson, for Whaiignrei AdnC then, brigantine. Cooper lor llokianga i Maria: Virginia, bri,.-.-.!ino, U«r. for kaipara

TvwAuns Coast wish.—Adah, from Thames, «Stt timber; Ruby, from WhugwjL In ballast; Mana, from Tairua, with _>,000 feet timber. .Outwards, CoastwlSß.— Rnby, for Vvhan garei, in ballast. The kotch, _. army Thornton, arrived at Hokianga from this port yesterday. The barquo Notero left Lyttelton for Auck land yesterday. The s s Argyle arrived from Russell and Northern ports early Ibis morning, with a quantity of sundry cargo and several passen gers. Tho barque, Helen Denny, cleared at tho Customs today for Napier, in ballast, and the Ocean Ranger for Kaipara.

Tho s.s. Glenelg left Tauranga nt I p.m.. and arrived nt Auckland at 9 a.m. Passengers:- Mrs Kdmistcii, Mrs Sellars, Miss Crawford, Miss Phillips. Messrs J. tlallaghcr, A. \\ hito, lonnor, Birch. Kane, Moss, Western, Todhunter, Wright, Gcissler, Mori Ngatui.

Tho following steamers are due next week .— Wanaka, from Taranaki, at Onehunga. Sunday, about 7 a.m.; Wnirarupn. from Melbourne and Southern ports, Monday, 10 a.m.: Tnkapuna. Nt Onehunga, from South, Monday. •-> p.m.; 'Zealandin, from Sydney, Tuesday, early; le Anan, from Sydney, Tuesday : Southern Cross, from the South, and Tnkapuna, at .Manukau, from Taranaki and Southern ports, on Saturday.

The new s.s. t*ptuno. which left on Monday afternoon for th" Kiiipina. arrived at her des tination on Thursday morning, which is a good run round, considering tho strong westerly gale that has been blowing during the week. Capt. Pearcc writes that the passage was a vory rough one but the little beat behaved siilcmlidly. Since her arrival In the Kaipara, she has been visited by hundreds, andevcryonc seems highly pleased, as well as surprised, lo Ilnd her with such ex cellent accommodation, no expensobeingsparpd to make hor cabins as comfortable as possible. Sho arrived at Helensville yesterday, after a smart run from Dargavillo of fi. hours, carrying nine passengers, and wc have no doubt she will be largely patronised. Her time-table will be found in onr advertising columns.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Rcsski.l, this day.—Suiled : Tona. Passen gers :—Messrs Fraser, Longdill, Harrop, Birch, and others. . . Hokianga. thisday.—Arrived: Fanny Thorn ton. Keane, from Auckland. Helenhvii.i.i:, this day,—The Darcy Pratt lias arrived outside the Heads.

COMMERCIAL

Evening Star Office, this day. John and E. Leydon report sales for tho week as being brisk, bidding spirited, and everyarticl. otrerod commanding prices over their reserves. A demand for household furniture, new stylo, exists, und the following items under this heading were disposed of: Chests of drawers, 45s to 70s; suites, in cretonne and imitation horse hair ... Ss to _16: withstands, 7s Od to ids lis; dressing tables, 8s to if.s; double iron bedsteads, 30s to 455: singlo, ti s; spring mattras-, 35s to 37s Cd. Furniture, second-hand, realised good prices for tho vendors. That house situated in Emily Place, owned by Mr Lamb, together with gratos. mantelpiece*, and lean-to, with about 10 000 bricks and iron attached, was knocked down to Mr Anderson, for the sum of £ 50.

A Dearth of Fino Novels.-The literary world mint observe that of late the supply of novels of any intellectual worth is very limited. Since Daniel Derondn, nothing has appeared to create a ripple on the surface of the stream, of notion. Good creations arc rare; so nothing has been Introduced into tho market since UDOLPHO Wolfe's Schi_da.m Aromatic Schnapps that can compare with tho UnrlvnlledKlixir.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under :— Tina Day. For Watcrford. Tauranga, etc., per Anno Mil bank, at I p.m. - For Thames, per Annie Milbank, at 1.30 p.m. Monday, 10th inst. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, l.'O p.m. For Whitiangi and Upper Mill, per Argyle, at ;! p.m. For Tairua, per Mana. at 3 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinciiiutu, and Opotiki, per Glenelg, at I p.m. , For Russell. Kawakawa. Whangaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, at 1.30 p.m. For Whangarci Heads, Whungurei, Kiuno, and Mangapai, per Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. TUKSDAY, llth inst. For Taranaki and Southern ports, per Tuka puna, at 0 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawau. Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. Per Zcahiiulia, as follows— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America, und Britisli 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 1 o'clock. For registered letters and newspapers, at 10 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to the postage, will bo received by tbe Mail Agent on board tho steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will he due in London on Sat urday, Jan. 19. SSL For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per \\ annka, at 3.15 p.m. ~ , , For Russell, Kawakawa, and Australian Colo nies, per Walrarapa. at i p m, S. B. HISS, Chief Postmaator. Chief Post-oflice, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments. Etc.

DKOKMBKR 8, 18J.1. Abbott's Opera House-Stanley and Darby shire's Juvenile Opera Co., 2 mid 8 p.m. V.M.C.A. Rooms—Devotional, 7.30 p.m. Working Men's Club — Meeting of Stone masons, Eight Hours' Demonstration, 7.30 p.m, Hospital Choir Practice — Baptist School room, 7.30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

S.P.—lf you have witnesses you can obtain a summons for abusive language. W.D.—Tho work is engaging the attention of tho best engineering talent in tho city. It would he a mero waste of space, therefore, to occupy our columns with rundoin plans and sugges tions.

Births.

BUTLF.It.—On Gth December, ut Orniondo Villa, Anglosea • street, tho wife of Krnost Butler of v daughter.

Death.

CLAIIKE-STAFF.-On the Ith inst., at Whan garoi Hotel. Whangarpi, F Clarke-Staff, in his 55th year. Deeply rcgrcltod.

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

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1883.

For tho cause that lacks asslstanco, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good thut we can do.

Tin: jubilution at To Aroha over the clear ing up for the month's crushing, which was reported at considerable length in our last night's i_3ue, is fully justified by tho event which provoked it. For three years news paper readers have been familiar with tlio name of To Aroha as a goldfield, but during that long period nothing had been ob tained from tho mines to prove the presence of the precious metal in pnyable quantities, and lb Aroha existed as a gold hold only in the faitli of those miners and capitalists who had personally examined its reefs. The lack of substantial evidence in tho shape of gold returns had produced in the minds of persons unacquainted with tho locality an impression that To Aroha was, after all, a delusion and a snare, and they could not understand that faith which kept n tolerably large population hanging on to their languid business interests ou the held, and which had brought into existence two townships furnished witli hotels hardly second to any in the province. A moro intimate knowledge of tho locality, how ever, would havo made tho mystery a little clearer. The Te Aroha reefs where they aro being worked crop out on the sides of rugged timber-clad mountains 2,000 feet above tho sea level. To bring the quartz from the mines to the battery was a work of extraordinary difficulty, and tho tramway which has been constructed for that purpose by the Piako County Council, aided by Government grants, is ono of the fineßt pieces of engineering work in New Zealand. It is threo miles in length, and except upon three steep inclines—which are worked by wire rope, self-acting, the descending truck hauling up tlio ascending one—fol lows a grade of not more than one in thirty, and is easily traversed by horses. The laying off and construction of this tramway was attended with extraordinary difficul ties, "iiid its cost amounted to £18,090. Mr James Stewart, who designed the tram way, and Mr Adams, who supervised its construction, have never received the credit they deserve for this remarkable engineering feat. The tramway, with branches, will tap many miles of richly auriferous country, and bring the quartz to tho battery at a low cost. Until this work had boon comploted, it was impassible to say with absoluto con fidence what per ccntage of recoverable gold the huge reef which permeates these mountains contained, and not until the gold was actually turned but of the retorts and placed upon tho scales, could To Aroha bo pronounced a payable goldfield. It was the privilege of the guests assembled at the invitation of Messrs Firth and Clark to handle the precious lump 3 upon which so much monoy and labour had been spent; and in view of which faith passed into sight, and Te Aroha became firmly established ns a new and important goldfield. The future is, of courso, surrounded by the uncertainties that belong to gold mining everywhere If tho Targe reefs which are being worked, could be depended upon to maintain the per cehtagea shown by the recent crushings, the new goldfield would afford the best field in New Zealand for solid investments. But the crushing proves that the reef is unequal, both in the quantity and quality of the gold, and it must not be forgotten that the same reef has been cut in various places and been found almost barren. Te Aroha, therefore, will not be exempted from tho vicissitudes of all goldfields; but that it will yield henceforth large quantities of the precious metal every month for many years to come, and that its gold production will attract a considerable population to the auriferous areas and to tlio adjacent agricultural lands, tve believe everyono who lias visited tho field Is now firmly convinced.

The Board of Governors and Mr Laishley's Successor.

The Board of Grammar School Governors this morning abandoned its conspiracy against the peace ol mind of the Board ol Education and its Chairman j it has ra. p>scd its decision on the momentous quostion whether JWrClarkoi'Mr Hobbs shall take port in its delihorations for the next four months, and tho country is saved ! The result is, that the advocates oi throwing open the valuable scholarships of this highly-endowed institution to general competition lose a poworful ally and champion j Mr Clark is thrust out of tho soat ho has occupied for many years witli credit, just when an im portant question was being fought. Rut then Mr Hobbs's ruffled feathers are smoothed ; Mr Thwaites's perturbed spirit is laid once more to rest; andawar of giants is averted. /.ej'iously speaking, tho Governors would have bji_.. simply imbecile if they had reviewed their ftjrijjep ejection solely because of the childish cian.oj. r which it has provoked. The nomination of Mi- Clark was neither opposed to law nor previous practice; and the worst crime that can be charged against tho Gov ernors in His matter is a preference for Mr Clark Iwfo.p Mr Hobbs—a preference which can hardly b_ wondered at, considering the long associate*, of the former gentleman with the school, An irregularity had, however, undoubtedly arisen in the over-lapping of the two elec tions, and the Governors, by thoir action to day, have acted wisely in showing that their personal and p-jblic preference., whatever they may 1. c, aro not strong enough to ob scure their perception of what i. legally right.

It is important that all who are writing by the outgoing 'Frisco mail Bhould know that the steamer leaves on Tuesday^! at noon (the mail closing at 11 a. in,), instead of at 2 p.m. as formerly; and that money orders should be procured before 4 p.m. on Monday.

The bulk of the Tc Aroha excursionists returned to town last night, arriving by the steamer Annie Milbank at nine o'clock. She had a very rough passage until making the Sandspit, beyond which point, the waters wero much less troubled and the wind not so strong. As for rain, it drizzled on without cessation until the North Head was reached, when the cloudy canopy dis persed, and the moon had a chance of exhibiting herself. The members of tho party were delighted with tho outing they have had, and highly pleased with the efforts put forth for their entertainment and comfort.

Thomas Thompson, who had been arrested by .Sergeant Kiiiiiierson at Te Aroha on charges of embezzlement: and stealing from a dwelling, was remanded to New Plymouth. The charges are—steal ing i'l from Win. L, England at Normanby on the nth tilt., and £14 on the (ith of July, 1881, from the dwelling-house of Andrew Neilson, in the same district.

At a meeting of tho Committee of the New Zealand Hillo Association held yester day, it was decided to start canvassing the town for subscriptions on Monday next. Captain A. E, Isaacs is the lion, treasurer.

There was again a good house, consider ing the unfavourable weather, at the per formance of the "Grand Duchess" last, evening by (he Juvenile Opera Bouffo Company. A new prograinino, consisting of tho pantomime production of " Jack tho Giant Killer,'' is announced for this even ing.

His Worship 11. G. Seth Smith, Esq., will give judgment in tho stranding of Ihe schooner India as early as possible in tho course of next week.

The following tenders were opened to day by Mr Kobt. W. Fripp, architect, for additions and alterations to a houso in Grafton Road :- -Dawson, i'_,'lO ; T. Lynch, £238 and £2-1. ; Davis and Evans, -_-!) ; Kenny, £266 ; Ruse and Clark, l'_(> 2 and __7_ ; J..!. OT'oimell, £300 10s; Smith and Woolor, £321 ; W. Scott, £332 and £3-1;..

A meeting of tho Auckland branch of the Irish National League was held last evening in tho Catholic Literary Institute, Wellington-street, and largely attended. A considerable amount of important busi ness was introduced and discussed. It was decided to hold another meeting within a fortnight for tho purpose of electing officers and passing rules.

Tho Wellington " Post" of a rocont date says :—"By tlio last mail has arrived news of tho death of a gentleman who, not long ago, was well known in Wellington, and who formerly was equally well known in Christchurch and Auckland, as one of tho most thorough musicians and accomplished violinists in tho colony, We refer to Mr Charles Bonnington, whoso death occurred at San Francisco on the 2fith September last. Mr Bonnington will bo remembered as having been the leader of the lalo Choral Society's orchestra in its palmiest days, and as having carried on a largo music business in the city.

Tho programme of tho Orchostral Society's last concert of tho season, which is published elsewhere in theso columns, holds forth tho very definite promise of a rich musical treat. The items aro choice and varied, and the names of the per formors afford assurance of satisfactory execution. It is also worthy of remark that there aro several fresh names upon tho programme, and that the items selected for performance aro such as cannot fail to appeal to tho popular heart and taste.

Tho annual meeting of the subscribers to tho Auckland Dispensary was held at 4 o'clock yesterday at Mr Waters's Dining rooms. Mr James Wiseman presided. Tho medical report was read, giving many inci dental particulars. Tho Treasurer's state ment showed ;— Dr.: To balance, June 30, £1-20 15s 8d ; Government grant, -200; donations and subscriptions, £113 18s (id ; interest, £fi Lis: total, £-141 lis 2d. Cr.; By Dr. Hooper, to Juno 30, £17.i; dispen sing chemist, to June 30, £120 ; 11. Brett, printing, £1 Lis ; interest, 1 "is lid ; balance, £143 18s Sd : total, £441 0s 2d. Thoso documents were adopted. A discussion then ensued on the desirability of the Hos pital Comniitteo taking over tho Dispensary iv accoidancowith an application previously mado, but the reply stated that the Hospital could not entertain tho proposition for twelve months. The matter was ultimately referred to the Dispensary Committee. Tho retiring otlicers were re-elected, and votes of thanks given lo Mr Couplnnd for his services as collector, to Mr Waters for the use of his room, and to the Chairman.

Several persons wero summoned yester day under the Cruelty to Animals Act- two wero lined, witli costs, and ono case was withdrawn. Mr Brassey, solicitor, on behalf of the Society for tlio Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, informed tho Court that the Society did not press for heavy penalties, tlio object being to let people know that dumb animals must not be subjected to undue pain by persons in charge of them. Pigs wero tied so tightly round their legs that frequently deep cuts were caused by the severe binding by cords. Fowls, also, were crammed into boxes, closed from light and air, and the poor creatures wero often found dead on arriving at the auctioneer's mart

An interesting lecture on "Reminiscences of a Tour through the Highlands of Scot land " was delivered in St. James's Hall last evening, in aid of the building fund, The attendance was not so largo as had been expected, and this was probably duo to the extreme inclemency of the weather, which was calculated to keep people within doors. The lecture was descriptive of a holiday trip through tho Highland*, and abounded with information presented in a most attractive form, and interesting descriptions of places famous in historical records and poetical works. While it pos sessed much that was instructive, there were many amusing features in the lecturo, and there wero repeated and hearty bursts of laughter at some passing joko or funny anecdote. The Church choir, under Mr J. G. Culpnn, assisted towards tho genoral enjovmont by tho following musical pro gramme :—Pianoforio solo, Miss Scott; glee, " The Ferry Maiden," choir; bag pipes selections, by Mr Fotheritighnm; song, " Rothesay Hay," Miss Culpnn; glee, "Good-night, Farewell," choir. Mr \V, J. Rees officiated at the harmonium.

Tho "Northern Luminary" is sarcastic at the oxpenso of tho Mormon Elders who havo boen preaching tho Gospol according to Joe Smith in tlio North. It says:— "Two disciples of Mormonism, or, as thoy are pleased to call themselves, Elders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, arrived in Kawakawa on Friday, 23rdNovember, to the somewhat contempla tive amazement of the population, especially tlio feminine portion. The elders pro fessed (as saints generally do) to have tramped a long distance in order to reach this retired locality, and to preach their Gospol, • Moreover, the elder of the Elders sot forth, "in the doing of which wo have undergone much privation," while the youngster, having tho appoaranco of being a "good all-round hand," or what thoy vulgarly term in the colonies "achuckcr out," and who wo should say was about 2G yoars of ago, backed up tho assertion when smiled at, by saying in his squeak-through the-nosc-Ynnkee-twang, " Yos, I guess you have tho laugh of us now, but I'll bet my bottom dollar you don't laugh by-and byo I" What the broad challenge meant we do not profess to unravel, but wo should say such a sentence oozing from the gaso meter of a professed Christian is enough to damn tho cause of any "saint." The men held forth in the Public Hall on Saturday last, and although there was a good and orderly audience, we lcavn that they i,tj,vo been . attempting to sow upon barren ground, as no converts were made thou or since.

Tho Board of Education met yostorday afternoon, thcro being present:—Messrs Hobbs (in the chair), Buckland, McKenzie, Goldie, and Moss. Nominations of candi dates to fill the vacancy on the Board wero reppiyed as follows:—J. W. Can', Pv. X" Davis, ftnd F. G. Clayton. Mr Luke's motion concerning elementary science was deferred owing to the j'llnpss of the mover. Tenders wero ordered to be invited for a now school at Great Barrier. Applications for the vacant situations of drawing-master and singing teacher (in Waikato) were referred to a committee. Somo discussion took place on tjio appointment ot Mr J. M. Clark to the vacancy on the Grammar School Board of Governors, and it was agreed, on tho motion of Mr Moss, " That it having come to tho knowledge of tho Board, through the public journals, that Mr James McCosh Clark has been ap pointed by a majority of the Board of Governors of the College and Grammar School to fill the vaoanoy caused by tlio retirement of Mr Laishley, thp late Chair, man of the Board of Education, this Board is of opinion that Mr Clark was not eligible for appointment, he being a governor at tho time," and that the only qthor gentleman nominated, namely, Mr Hobbs, the present .Chairman of the Bqard of Education, was therefore properly appointed to fill the vacancy, and . s tlio representative of this Board." Mr MoArth-l' asked permission to act as examiner of candidates for JJioso scholarships. Tho requ.st was granted on tho oasting voto of tho Chairman. Various applications from committees were also considered,

The business at, Hie Police Court to-day before Mr Prime, .LP., was light. John Lyii-in, .fames Skinner, and Maurice Moriarty were lined 10.. each. A man of gentlemanly appearance named Smyth, a solicitor, recently from England, was lined 20s and costs for disorderly conduct. Mr Smyth said that ho had been on an excur sion and got wet through; lie look a nip, and having had no food during the day it overbalanced him. Constable Keaney gave a luminous account of Mi-Smyth's proceedings in Darby-street—singing and dancing, and surrounded by suspicious characters. He arrested him, and found in his'possession a £101) Bank of England note, £."> in gold, a gold watch and chain, and other valuables. Mr S-.nylh was extremely grateful to Con stable Keaney for protecting him and his property, and it was whispered that he intends to give a practical proof of his gratitude.

At the Harbour Boar,] on Tuesday next, Mr .McKenzie will move:—"That on and after Ihe 30th June, 1881, compulsory pilot ago be abolished ; and that the decision come to at the last meeting of the Board, substituting brick for concrete, be now rescinded, and that the building be made of cement concrete, as per the architects speci fications."

Wo me desired by the Hospital authori ties to acknowledge a donation of books from Madame Sehmitt.

The Grammar School Governors have ad mitted the invalidity of Mr J. M. Clark's appointment to a scat, on the Board, and have elected Mr Richard Hobbs, Chairman of tho Board of Education, to [ill tho vacancy caused by I lie retirement of Mr Luishlcy.

The monthly inspection of the Naval Artillery was 'held in the Drill-shed last evening. There was n good muster of the Company, including Captain Le Koy (in command), Lieutenants Parker and Smith, After the roll had been called üboiltan hour was passed in drill, after which a march out took place.

The Hospital lawn sorvico will bo held to morrow (weather permitting) at the usual hour, conducted by Rev. W. ('. Oliver, of tlio Grafton Road Church, Hymns will be rendered by the choir.

Captain Haddock announces in our advertising columns, a novel diving feat, being no less than n walk from Auck land to the North Shore along the bottom of tho harbour. Tho exhibition i»_ to come oll'on Wednesday next.

The following cases where heard yester day afternoon in the I.M. Court, before Judge Smith :—Smith v. Robertson : claim, i'lii ; Mr Theo. Cooper for plaintiff and Mr S. Hesketh in defence The claim was for commission, at, tho rate of 5 per cent., on the sale of an engine to Mr Blewden, the contractor. Evidenco having been taken and counsel heard, judgmont was given for plaintiff (or £15, costs £3 13s. Mr S. Hesketh gave notice of appeal. Banisden v. Smith ; claim, £22. Judgment for plain till', £13, With costs.

Sunday services aro notified in tho usual column. Anniversary services at the Mount Allien Wcsloynn Church ; preachers -- itevs. W. C. Oliver and (I. Bond.

Rev. J. S. Hill will deliver an address Ibis evening in Die hall of Ihe Young Men's Christian Association on "Obedience of Faith."

A social entertainment embracing music, dancing, parlour games, „c. is announced to lake place in (he Masonic Hall, Newton, on Thursday next, iHlh inst. Refreshments will he served ill the course of the evening,

Through nil oversight the lost weok's advertisement of the Congregational Services has been repeated In our morning con temporary. Wo are requested lo draw special attention to the services advertised in our columns ihis evening as being correct.

Washing Made Easy.—Use Trice's Soap Kxtroct. Safe, sure, economical, Sold hy all respectable storekeepers.—|Anvr.J

If yon want, a really first-class Sowing Machine, buy tho Domestic; it has no equal.— .shnki-spi-iu- X Co., opposite the Market, Qucen strccl, solo auentfl,— lAjivt.l

Parties desirous of obtaining suitable arliclcs for presents should inspect the new needs inst opened by Hovlnn mid Tantlcld be fore selecting elsewhere.—[A-VT.I

Messrs,!. A. Tows and C. W. CAVK'lato of Travers and Cave, "Velliiiulon) have entered into ] .u-lnorship as liai-rislcrs ami .Solicitors anil wil carry on husincss at their .oillees, next Hank of New Zealand, Queen-street, Auck land - IAOVT.I

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

About four o'clock yesterday afternoon a boy of fourteen years named Oswald Lin korn, employed in the book-binding depart ment of tho " Herald " otlico, had his i-ight forefinger completely crushed in a cog wheel. He was attended to by Dr. Ten nont, and chloroform having been admin istered, tho linger was removed to tlio third joint, Linkorn was afterwards removed in a cab to his parents' ro-idoneo in Dublin-street, Newton, by Mr James Jenkins Hie foreman, and he is now doing very well.

THE DISPUTE BETWEEN MESSRS. SHAW, M.H.R., AND BRANDON.

[NY TI-.I.KOIIAI'H.—TOES.? ASSOCIATION".'

W'ELUNUTO*.-, this day. I.s' Chambers, this morning, beforb Mr Justice Richmond, an interim injunc tion was applied for in the suit Brandon and Brandon v. Shaw. The affidavits showed that a suit for dissolution of partnership had been commenced, the terms on which the dissolution of the legal linn of Brandon,Shaw, and Brandon should take place being in dispute; and the plain tills, Messrs Brandon and Brandon, now applied for an injunction to restrain tho defendant Shaw from taking any part in tho partner ship business until the ease was hoard and determined alter argument. IBs Honor refused to grant Injunction, ; •'■

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Jack tho Giant-killer" panfomimo to night. Tea has boon successfully grown in tho United States.

High Praise. — Applause from tho gal lery. '

'i'hero was a keen frost the other day near Christchurch.

l'rinco Bismarck is said to bo writing his autobiography,

A movement is on foot to separate Tc Puke from Tauranga, and make itn separate county.

A sowing-iuachine motor, worked, by a spring, has been invented.

Tho old English Fair at Wellington, which closes, to-night} has already netted about £1,000.

Ambrose Kickctts, boatbuilder, lias been found doad in bed at Nelson. Deceased, who was 70 years of age, suffered from heart disease.

The Bishop of Bohemia, alarmed at the rapid .prcad of Spiritualism, lias declared that anyone professing a belief in Spiritualism is guilty of heresy.

Tlio Acrobats of Every Household—Tho pitcher and tumbler.

.Katikati Chceso Factory is rapidly ap preaching completion.

Phenomenal weathor all over tho colony. At Katikati thoro has bcou a thunderstorm daily for ton days recently,

Thp driver Townsend, killed by a tram car in Dunedin yesterday, proves to havo been under the influence ol drink.

Thovo arc ;vt present \2O newspaper's in the United States of which the publishers, editors, and chief contributors arc negroes. During a thunderstorm nt Kawakawa on 27th ult., tho Masonic Hall was struck by a ball of lightning and slightly injured, and the landlord of tho Masonic Hotel, 50 yards distant, was knocked from his chair by tho shock. During tho storm, a shower of hailstcmos fell, many of tho stones being the size of pigeons' eggs. A gum-digger named Birch was ai'rostcd at Bay of Islands on Saturday last charged with stealing a settler's horse, and it is also stated that he had tried to run oil'with tho Bottler's wife.

Daniel Wilkinson, carpenter, died on Thursday in a Dunedin tram-car, of heart disease; He leaves a wife and nine chil dren.

A Grafton rntopayof sends the following query, which is a litoravy curiosity: — "Wanted to no wich of the three Can didates for Grafton aro fur 'anqing up tho C.T.D. act."

Tlio Native Lands Court is to sit at Cam bridge on the 18th inst,, when the To Whetu claims will bo heard, along with set* tlomcnt orders. The business ls not ex pected to occupy moro than a week. Archibald Forbes writes:—"l havo not yet soon an Atlantic liner whose state-room accommodation is equal in completeness, pr-ttliiesa, and comfort to that which the Australasian voyager will find on somo of the best of tho Union Company of Now Zealand's stoamors —the Wnirarapa, for instance or the Mniinpouri." The Grammar School Board of Governors l„jy© adjourned consideration of the board ing-school question till 21st inst. . .-.' ; It has been decided to form a company nt; Parramatta, with a capital of £20,000, for the purpose of preserving fruit. ' Yen. Archdeacon Gove'tt is now on a visit to Auckland from Taranaki for the' bohofit of his health.

, Beforo buying elsewhere, pall and see the New Machines at D. S. Chambers's, 70, Quecn-st,

JUDGE MANING'S FUNERAL.

The mortal remains of Judge Mailing, who died in London in July last, wero consigned to their last resting-place in the Church of England Cemetery, Symonds-street, early tliiH afternoon. It will be remembered that it was the deceased gentleman's dying wish that his body should be transported to New Zealand and interred there in the land which he loved so well, whoso fortunes ho so materially contributed to advance, and whose early history and legends he had striven so earnestly to rescue, from swift and irreclaimable oblivion. For fifty years he laboured, wrote and spoke on its behalf; his name was n household word with both races, and his unshaken integrity, his uu deviating honesty of purpose.and his gonial kindliness of disposition mado him beloved by all who knew him. The weather for the interment to-daj^ was very unfavourable. Noon was the hour lixed for tlio procession to start from Messrs Winks and Hall's establishment in Shortland-street (this linn being tho undertakers), and for two hours previously it had boon rain ing steadily without any sign of abatement. At twelve tlio monotonous downfall was still going on, and the aspect of tilings mundane was bleak and cheerless in tho extreme. Tho assemblageof mourners, however, was numerous and representative despite these drawbacks. There was nn unusually large array of very old colonists, and nearly all the gentlomen holding oflicial positions in Auckland wero present. According to arrangement the cortege was to have moved oil' in tho following order, but there were several modifications of de tail at the starting point:—lst carriage: Hir ■(■_ M. O'Rorke, Dr. Campbell, and Mr John Webster, and S. Jack son, senior (executors). 2nd carriage : Messrs Yon Stunner (Hokianga), Abbott (old family solicitor of the Mailings in Dublin), James Russell andS. Jackson, jun. 3rd carriage : Messrs W. Swnnson, W. J. Hurst, Thos, Peacock, M.II.R.'s, und it. ('. Wood. 4th enrringo: Judges Munro, Fenton, and Puckey (Native Land Court), and Mr Burtt. "th carriage: Judge Rogaii, Mr 11. Hobbs, M.H.I-., Hons. Dr Pollen and P. Dignan, M.L.Q., (ith carriage; Judge Seth Smith, Mr 11. C. Bar-tow, Mr W. Seed (Com missioner of Customs), and Capt. Daldy. 7th carriage : Professors Aldis and Thomas. Bth carriage (press): Messi-_.II. Brett, .V. Si Wilson, CI. M. Main, and J. M. Oeddis. ilth carriage: Mr and Mrs Hardiman (Judgo Mailing's son-in-law and eldest daughter) and Mr Mailing (Judge Mailing's ncphow). In tho remaining carriages we noticed Messrs George Holdship, W. Berry, senr. ("Herald'), ]', A, Philips (Town Clerk), J. Winks, Graham Tuwhai, Herowina Toko, Nopera (Hokianga), \V. Butt, M, 11. Roe, S. A. Wood, J. Hay, F. J. Moss, M.H.R., Howe (lldkiangn), 6. M. Quintal, W. Motion, \V. 11. Wnddol(Mayor-elect), Revs. J. K. Davis, 14 Buriowcs, Porter, Robertson, Whytock, and D. liruce, Mr J M. Jervis, Mr W. Swunson, jun., and Major Jackson. Shortly alter 1_ tho coffin, which was made of n close, heavy wood like kauri, vurnished and mounted and bound witli brnsswork, was carried out and deposited vi the hearse, along with a cross and two wreaths of immortelles. Tho colHn bore a brass shield upon its face the following simple inscription:—"Frederick Edward Mailing. Horn sth July, 1811. Died 25th July, 188:1." The cortege proceeded by way of (^uccn and Upper Queen-streets to tho Church of England cemetery, at the central gate of which it was met by Bishop Cowie (who wore v surplice deeply bordered with black crape) and Veil. Archdeacon Dudley. Headed by theso clergymen, tho former of whom began to read the first portion of tlio service, the mourners moving on slowly down to tho grave, which is situated next to that of Mrs Hancock (formerly of tho United Sorvico Hotel). It is constructed of concrete, so that a public monument may at any time be raised on tlio top of it. Archdeacon Dudley road the .'tilth Psalm, and then Bishop Cowie read the service of committal, during which tho eollin, overlaid by tho cross and wreaths of immortelles, was lowered to tho recoptnelo prepared for it. His Lord ship thon addressed tho assemblage. Ho said that tho largo assemblage of tho eitizona at the grave of the latoj Judgo showed tlio very general desire of tho people of Auckland to pay respect to the memory of our departed brothei. This respect for his memory was folt by them because they believed him to havo had at heart the best interests of the colony, and to have done specially good work for it in early days by aiding personally in the preservation of peace between the colonists and the native race of these islands. Comparatively few of the present citizens of Auckland had had any personal acquaintance with the late Judge ; but many of thoso who had so known him were very warmly attached to him, and there were thousands who had derived, and in time to conio hundreds of thousands of New Zoalanders would derive, entertainment and instruction from his published narrative- of event, that occurred in tho earliest days of the colony. The late Judge desired that Ids body should be buried in New Zealand, in token that up to tho last day of his life his thoughts were with his friends in tho land of his adoption, and that its well being was among the foremost desires of his heart. An old New Zealand friend of the late Judge, who was with him in his last days and witnessed his sufferings, wrote : "<I never knew before how far Hie depths of human misery could go." It was our sym pathy with the sufferer in his protracted agony, and our admiration of the courage and patience- with which ho endured it, that had more than all else drawn the hearts of tho pcop'o of Auckland to their" late fellow citizen. Such sufferings did not necessarily draw the man who endured thorn to the great Father who '"Itfiows our sorrows"—to the Saviour who can be.,•'.' fpuched' witli tho feeling of our infirmities.". But it -was so in; .the case of our mostatllicted brother.os we wero assured by those .who niinisterod to him in his last day?.' Let us thank God that it was so, and piny that it may ever bo so with oi|fs_lveß. He was enabled to say with the Psalmist, "I know, 0 Lord, that thy judg inbiits aro right; and that thou of very f uif lifulness hast caused me to be troubled." 'This concluded the solemn ceremonial.

SPORTING NEWS.

Tho Auckland Betting Markot,

Tiik uncertainty that has existed as to what Southern horses were likely to put in an ap pearance qt the Summer Meeting besidos those already here, has caused business in betting circles to be very dull this week, but Into yesterday afternoon things wero livened up by a. commission being placed in the market for Salvage, who now occupies the position of first favourite. Ho was backed to win the Cup for all the available money in tho market at 100's to 12, and tetday s's to 1 wore accepted, while in doubles ho has boon supported with Clarenco and Horcules to win four or fivo hundred. Libeller was backed by the stable last night forafewhundredatloo'sto7,andLadyEmina has been nibbled at at a point less. Turquoise and Welcome Jack have also met with a deal of support during the last few days, which has caused tho pair to harden in tho market. A stable commission to accept 400 to 48 about Tim Whiffler was thrown in the mavl,et yesterday, but it failed to find layers; The following- are tho quotations fo. the Cu,p -.—

sto I against Salvage (tk and wtdl 6 to 1 Turquoise (tk) 7to 1 Welcome Jack (qffj 7 to 1 —-. Esconota (off) 7 to 1 Tim VVhifller (tk) 12 to 1 I_boUo. (off) 12 to 1 Envious (oil') If to 1 Lady Jimnia (off) 111 to I Sir Bodovere (olV) 20 to 1 Thp l'oet (off.

Goorgo Williams, the Australian light woight, wires mo from Christchurch to day that lie and Mr Vallancc leavo on Thursday next with Turquoise. He is open for engagement to rido in tho Derby or any of tho two-year-old races.

Mr Leonard has sold DewdroptoaWhan garei sportsman, and Miss Domett, who lias been out of work for a long time past, has taken her place in the stable. Grey Mounts was brought up from. Wan? gniiiii on Saturday last. Ho is for private sale.

Kalo goes into It, Thorpe's hands, and I understand will not be raced again till tho autumn.

Major George's mare, Tenarobra, has foaled a colt to Anteros.

Writes an Australian racing man frqm England:—Betting hpre is carried on qn quite a different principle to Australia; the competition is so great that there does not seem to be any attempt at getting round jn.a book, but thoy simply gajnble against tho favourites and lay any price on outsiders. As you know, no bookmaker in Australia would lay 20 to 1 in a field of ifour—'all live ones—yet hero thpy *youl<~ wheel it up tqyouln a qarrqw. There is no need for a totalisator.

HIPPONA,

CABLEGRAMS.

[SPECIAL TO PIIBSS ASSOCIATION.]

Los hon, December S.

England and the Panama Canal. It is reported that, England has seized an island near the eastern terminus of the Panama Canal. Tho Thunderer Praises Rusden. The "Times" speaks in commendatory terms of " Rusden's History of Australia." Mr Childcrs on tho Colonies. Tho Right Hon. H. E. Childers, in his sjieech at Knottingly, said that the Colonial Empire must necessarily expand, but its statesmen must wisely regulate tho measure of expansion. The French Chamber and Chinoso Em broglio. The French Chamber of Deputies is in dignant at the critical relations existing with China having been concealed from it. The Soudan Kehols Threatening. Five thousand of the Soudan rebels are reported to bo in the neighbourhood of Tennur. A mob havo destroyed a chapel in Canton. Improved Condition of Ireland. Mr Trevlyan, Chief Secretary for Ireland, states that the report received from tho county magistracy are that rents are now being paid, and that the system of "boy cotting " is being discontinued. A treaty with Spain is probable. The Italian Government have agreed to allow the Australian mails to be landed at Brindisi. Monoy is steadily hardening. London, December „. —Tlio (irst match of the Australian team in England is to be played at Lords, against Shcliield Park, on May 12. A small parcel of frozen meat by tho Lusitaniahas been placed upon tlio market, and realised fid.

UNKNOWN

Warlike Attitude of China.

Paris, December o.—lt has transpired that the Chinese Government continue to adopt a firm and unyielding attitude in the negotiations which are now ponding for the settlement of the Tonquin difficulty, and have refused either to withdraw or to modify thoir claims in Tonquin, and aie prepared to appeal to arms rather than surrender in Franco tho military posts in Tonquin now occupied by the Chinese troops. The Revolt In tho Soudan. Caiiio, December o.—Despatches to hand from the Soudan state that the panic which arose in Khartoum, in consequence of the inhabitants expecting that El Mahdi would advance and besiege the town after having annihilated the' Egyptian army under Hicks Pasha, has now subsided, the rebels having shown no intention of taking advantage of the weakness of the garrison to make an attack. Great Fire at Brussols. Bkitssf.ls, December (i. — The Belgian Parliamentary Chambers were destroyed by fire to-day. New Zealand Frozen Meat. London, December 7.—The refrigerating chambers of tho steamer Fenstanton were o]>eiicd yesterday, and the cargo of frozen mutton was found to bo in good condition. Loudon Wool Sales. At the wool sale to-day 11,000 bales wero offered. Prices were firmly maintained. The withdrawls since the opening of the sericH amount to 12,000 bales.

AUSTRALIAN.

Market Reports,

Sydney, December 7. —New Zealand wheat remains nt 3s 9d, New Zealand oats at 2s 3d, and maize at 3s 2d. The Sugar Co.'s No. 1 pieces are quoted at £34.

EXCURSION TO THE TRIUMPH.

Arraxuhments havo been made for tlio

line steamer Waitaki to proceed on an ex cursion to tho Triumph to-morrow after noon. It is just possible that this will be tho last opportunity afforded citizens of seeing the stranded ship, and if tho weather is line, tlio steamer should bo well patronised.

MISSING MAX FOUND

[BY TEI.EOHAPII.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

11 ___-.sviL__, this day. I haste to allay the anxiety felt for tho welfare of tlio champion of sons of old colonists. He was found in the bush near Kaukapakapa by Dr. Carolan in an ex tremely nervous and exhausted condition. The doctor proscribed, and left Mr Feltus in the care of Mrs Drinnan.

THE AUSTRALASIAN CONFERENCE.

Federal Council Bill Adopted,

[KEi'TER'S cablegrams.]

Sydney, December 7. The consideration of tho Federal Council Bill was concluded this morning, and a draft was adopted by the Convention.

At this afternoon's sitting of the Conven tion Mr Whitaker gave notico of a motion that steps should be taken to prevent the landing of criminals in the colonies. Tlio motion of Mr Dibbs, Colonial Treasurer of New South Wales, requiring the various Governments to be pleased to submit to their sovoral Legislatures tho various reso lutions that may be come to by the Con vention, was agreed to; and that of Mr Giblin, Premier of Tasmania, for the ap pointment of tlio Premiers of Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland, and New Zealand, as a committee to carry out the objects of and summon the Con ference when necessary, was also adopted. Major Atkinson loaves for New Zealand by the s.s. Hauroto on the 18th inst., and Mr Whitaker by the s.s. Wairarapa on the 20th. Fiji Seeks Incorporation With Now Zealand. The Hon. R. B. Leefe, member of the Legislative Council of Fiji, had an inter view with fajor Atkinson for the purpose of representing to him tlio desire of the Europeans in Fiji for the incorporation of the islands with tho colony of New Zea land,

[BY TELEGRAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Tho English Press on tho Conference,

London, December (s.—The financial proposals of the Australasian Conference are considered vague. Tlio " Pall Mall Gazette" states that tho decisions of tho Conference form an epoch, marking an I event which may modify the entire future of the colonies, which clearly declare to the , .world " Hawis off from the Pacific."' England, it says, qannqt rightly refuse i . these serious demands, especially if the colonies are willing to bear the expense of i the. necessary action. If tho colonial mood proves permanent, tho colonies can force tlio Imperial hand. Tho " St. James's Gazetto" says that Lord Derby oannot ourtly negative tho moderate and carefully arrived at decisions of the Conference. (Recoived December B—l2 p.m.) London, Decemhor 7.. The '.' Tjmes " says that if tho Australian Colonies agreo to federate thp annexation, problem will havo been more than half solved. The "Standard" says that tlio colonies having united their demands to certain Pacific islands, they should insist that over tho remainder England should lnain tajn the police of the Pacific, with a right to exclude all disturbing elements. Tho ''Morning Advertiser " strongly sup ports tho decisions arrived at by tho Oon-r forenoo,

THE TRIUMPH CATASTROPHE.

OPERATIONS AT TIRITIRI YES TERDAY.

VESSEL GOING FURTHER ON THE ROCKS.

[By Orii Special Reporter.]

When the steamers Argyle and Penguin

left for town yesterday morning I was on board of the Triumph, having decided to remain by the vessel in order to see how sho would fare through the nor'-castcr which Mas expected. Tho situation was not of the most pleasant character, owing to the very critical position of the vessel, as she lay on her beam ends, with her starboard bilge working on the rocks, and, worse Still, leaking badly. The first thing I

heard of was that

The Ship's Lamps Had Been Stolon during the previous night. The Triumph carries two sets of lamps, each very valuable, and on Thursday night they were carefully stowed away in the lamp-room, those who are usually in charge being ashore. The officers of the vessel say that during tho evening a number of men from vessels lying close were on board of tho Triumph, and they appeared of such an inquisitive turn that the pantry and other places were locked up especially on behalf of the visitors. After they had taken their departure, the best set of lamps, worth about £3li, and sundry other articles, were missed, and ull efforts to trace them proved fruitless. I asked if it was not likely they had been taken ashore by some of their own men, but they ridiculed the idea. Tho matter has been placed in the hands of the police. Preparations for Bad Weather. The wind, which had been blowing from the south-west for some time, suddenly veered to North during the morning, and witli tiie glass falling rapidly, it was fully expected that a regular nor' caster was coming. All hope that the vessel Mould live through another night was abandoned, and it was decided to get as much cargo out as possible. The barge Mochau was tilled up with packages of various descriptions, including ship's stores, and left for Auckland with a fresh fair breeze about noon. Tho barge Lady of the Lake was then hauled alongside, and ship's stores were bundled into her until it was found impossible to continue work, owing to the angle at which the ship lay, and the manner in which she rolled, owing to a heavy northerly swell which was coming in. Tlio hatches wore therefore closed and preparations mado for Tho Crew to Camp Ashore. The ship's boats, which had been up to this time lying to leeward of the ship, ready in ease of emergency to receivo all those on board, were loaded with provisions such as calmed mutton, beef, bbster, bis cuits, water, etc. It was resolved to camp to leeward of the island on a sandy beach, where there is an iron shed, used by the lighthouse keeper for the storing of parra fin. Tho Chinese firemen, seventeen in number, were the first to leave the ship, and all got into one of the lifeboats. Thoy seemed to be an awfully helpless lot, and fears wero expressed that they would never find their way ashore, but after steering a rather erratic course, they succeeded in reaching the desired spot. A large number of the crew followed in other boats, and upon getting ashore, pitched the tents for the night. Return of Captain Brothcrton. Shortly after four o'clock the steamor Argyle put in an appearance, and those who remained upon the Triumph were con gratulating themselves that they Mould be able to sleep on Hie smaller vessel during the night; but suddenly, when within a few hundred yards of us, the Argyle slewed right-about and steamed out of sight. The conjectures as to why we had been treated thus were various, but very unsatisfactory. One person suggested that arrangements had been made for a largo number of men to come down in another steamer, and that upon seeing the bad state of the weather and the poor prospect of saving anything more, the Argyle had returned to stop them. Another theory was that something had been forgotten, but all doubts wero sot at rest about six o'clock by tho Argyle's arrival, towing the ketch _illah. She was passodon tho way down, when it was thought she could reach the Triumph before dark, but when tho change of weather was ob served it was resolved to return and tow her down. Captain Brothcrton, commander of tho Triumph, was a passenger by tho Argyle. At his direction all who then re mained on board of the ship, excepting himself, the first mate (Mr Qwcns), and one sailor, thou got into two of the ship's boats and proceeded on board of tho Argyle, which was anchored a short distance off. Continuance of Bad Weather. Almost everybody "turned in" early, for sleep had not been obtained by many for days, and although the Argyle rolled un comfortably, the majority of her in habitants were very well satisfied, and before nine o'clock there was not a man, ex cepting those on watch, awake. We retired to rest fully anticipating that we should find the Triumph a com plete wreck in the morning ; but again she was in luck's May. About 2 o'clock in the morning the Mind fell, and by 4 o'clock the water was almost as calm as a mill-pond, while the Triumph remained just as we left her. Those belonging to her who were in the Argyle then got up with the object of going, on board, but upon going to tlio boats which were mado fast alongside, one M-as : found full of water, having been swamped during tho night. She was soon bailed out, liom- ever, and the mon left for thoir own ship. A numhoi. of lumpers Mho camo down in tho Zillah also proceeded on board of the: Triumph about this time, and thoso who had spent tho night ashore also returned on board. ■ To-day's Operations on tho Triumph. The worlc of discharging was commenced again at nn early hour and proceeded with during the day,, the weather' being favour able. Progress, of course, was very slom-, owing to tho anglo at which the vessel lies. Tho pumps, 'wliich had been stopped during the night, were set going again and con tinued at work all day. The fore .hold is still full of water, No. 2 compartment has about 5 feet still, and tlio stokc-holo about .8 feet. There was a rise of several inches wh.lo the pumps .were stopped, I but this depth was reduced after a short time. In tine weather tho water can ' easily be kept under, and should the wind keep out of the north, the Triumph may remain on, tho rocks for some time yet. A regular nor'-eastev, however, means speedy destruction, for the full forco of the sea, as it rolls in from the ocean, would make a clean breach over her, and probably pile her up on the rocks in a very short time. Tho rock which wont through the Triumph forms part of a reef extending from the southern point of Tiritiri, and tho vessel is now almost broadsido on, with her star board bilge lying on the reef. She rises and falls with the tide, and when there is any. heavy sea on becomes exceedingly lively. Once or tM-ice M'hile I was on board she carhe down very heavily on tho rocks. The shocks sustained made tho whole ship tremble. Sho has also gone further ahead on the reef, and her position beoomes more dangerous every moment. "' _S_w tho Crow Faro. Tho men belonging to the ship, it is deserving of notice, are working very well, considering all. circumstances. They ate, however, very anxious that tlio present state of things should not exist much longer. I was talking to some of them when on. board of tho vessel, when they made comment upon the Star reports which they see from time to to. time. They requested mo to save back copies of tho paper, in order that upon ar rival hei-e they may have a record of the trials which they have gone through. Nearly all the men arc in tho unfqrtunatp position of having hut one suit of clothes. When the Triumph heeled over on Wednesday morning the men packed up their bundles and sent thorn up to town, expecting that the vessel would break up at any moment. Since then they have been forced to go without a change of clothing, although they have been wet through several times. They aro all anxious to got their clothes back, and when 1 left they wore about to apply to Captain Brothcrton with that object in view. Tho Surveyors' Recommendations. Captains Worsp and Clayton, returned to, town by tho Argyle this morning. They have made several surveys since tlio vessel M-ont ashore, but their recommendations have only been partially ■ carried out, I understand that amongst the first things suggested was that tho services of a diver should bo secured, in order to ascertain the extent of tho damage sustained in tho fore compartment, hut although Captain Had. dock volunteered his services in this capa city, they wero not brought into voquisL tion. He went down by the Argyle on Thursday, in company with twp men en gagod to assist in the operations, hut

although they remained on board until last evening, they Mere never called upon to make any examination, and accordingly they returned to town by the barge Moehau, which left for toM-n about 5 p.m on Friday. Captain Haddock says now that the vessel is in such a dangerous posi tion that with the wind from the northward, as at present, it M-ould be positively dangerous for a diver to go down the forehold. There is a large quantity of railway iron stowed there which could have been removed by tho divers, and which, as it remains strains the vessel severely. A Difference of Opinion, At one time the surveyors and others en gaged in the effort to get the vessel off differed in a very important matter. A pro position had been made, and was about to be carried out. The idea Mas to ballast tlio vessel aft with shingle obtained from the shore,and to this both Captains Worsp and Clayton objected most strenuously. They agreed that the coal should be moved aft but demurred to the proposal that anything should be taken into the vessel Tho project Mas therefore abandoned.

LATER.

Tenders to Float tho Vessel Invited.

It ls Probable She will bo Offered for Salo by Auction.

The operations which have been proceed ing for somo time v ith the object of floating the vessel, arc noM' admitted to have failed in securing the desired aim, but it is satis factory to learn that an opportunity is to be afforded for tlio display of local enterprise Since the vessel went ashore, several pro fessional gentlemen have expressed an opinion that she could bo floated, and fur ther, had intimated their readiness to undertake the the M-ork. Tho schemes pro posed are of a varied character. Mr llawkoswood, as m-c stated last evening, be lieves she can be floated by means of largo iron pontoons; Mr Fraser, of Fraser and Tinne. has another theory, by which he expects to achieve success if allowed to undertake the work, and besides there aro those who yet believo that the vessel can be lifted from tho rooks by means of com pressed air. This latter idea, however although it Mould most likely have proved successful at an early stage, is now con sidered impracticable, owing to tho leakage caused by the breaking up of the vessel and the awkward position in which she at present lies. The principal result arising from Captain Brotherton's visit to town yesterday and tho consultation which fol lowed, was that the agents determined to call for tenders for the floating of the vessel. The following advertisement has accordingly been handed to us for publica tion :—"Tenders are required for floating and delivering in Auckland harbour the s.s. Triumph, now ashore at Tiritiri. Must be sent in not later than 9 a.m. on Monday at the office of L. D. Nathan and Co.,- Shortland-street. Failing a suitable tender the vessel will bo offered for salo by public auction at an early date." .'-!

THE LATEST.

Wind from the North East.

Every Prospect of a Dirty Night.

Per Star Carrier Pigeon,

[from our special rkporter.]

TißiTim, 2.15 p.m,

It has been raining heavily Bince the Argyle loft, but we are now in hopes that the weather will clear up.

The wind is now from the north-eastward, but is not blowing strongly.

The water has been comparatively calm all morning, but it is now becoming some what lumpy.

Things are practically at a standstill. There aro still three of MrGouk'smen here, but there is nothing for them to do.

The position of tho steamer has not al tered to any appreciable extent since this morning,

The Argyle has just returned. Amongst those on board is Mr Fraser (Fraser and Tinne), whoso visit is believed to be with a view to tendering for lifting the steamer.

There is every prospect of a dirty night, and in tho event of a stiff north-easter, the Triumph will have a bad time of it amongst tho surf, .-which will be rolling in.;

The crew, firemen, and other hands will again be sent ashore to Tiritiri to-night, although their quarters will be anything but comfortable if the rain sots in again.

MINING NEWS.

[BY TELKORAPII —OWN CORRE..PONDHNT.]

THAMES

Thames, this day. New Prince Imperial,. —Tho manager scoured 2c\vt. splendid specimens this after noon in the Btopes westward of the break above No. 5 level. A good show of gold also remains in the roof.

Darwin.—Crushing for this company was fairly started this morning with 10 head of stampers.

The proceeds of Te Aroha crushing were brought down and banked yesterday. The returns in melted gold aro-.—New Find, GSlozs.; Premier, 40Gozs. 3dwts.; Colonist, 29SJ a ozs. ; Werahiko, 250"0_3.; Waitoki, 23o_s. 13dwts. Dart.—While breaking No. 2 reef yester day afternoon in the leading stope, above No. 3 level, the manager secured about 20 ; pounds exceedingly rich specimens, some of ! the stones being worth fully 2ozs. to the pound. The crushing is still yielding satis; factory, Assaying of Te Aroha Gold. Tho To Aroha parcels of gold wore as sayed at the Bank of New Zealand last, evening. The/New Find bar is worth 53a! per ounce ; Premier, 60s Sd j Colonist, 56s ■ Gd; Werahiko, 4Ss 9d i Waitoki, 48s 6d. The average value is thus about the.samo as that of Thames gold.

ROWING ASSOCIATION REGATTA.

The Auckland Rowing Association Regatta will take place on Saturday next,: December lv, The Kamo Company's steamer Waitoki has been secured for flag ship, and she will follow tho races, leaving tho Queen-street Wharf at intervals during the afternoon. Tho following entries for the various events wore received last even ing s—

Maidens.—Auckland Rowing Club: J.Baker, R. Biggs, G. Ansloy,'3. Huntor. North Shore Bowing Club: G. M. Reed, T. Lander, B. Logan, \V. Slattory. Ponsonby Bowing Club: B. Lloyd, 11. Fogdcn, E. Moore, James McKinnon.

Senior Amateurs.—North Shore Howlngr Club: E. W. Burgess, F. Under, G. Wynvai-. W. Greenwood. Ponsonhy Rowing Clnb: G. E. Smith, A. Whlto, J. Edmonds, C. G. Leatham. Auckland Bowing Club: H.W. Henderson,T. Henderson, C. I'ncro, C. Aickin. i Senior Bona Fide Amateurs.—Auckland Bowing Club: H. VV.Henderson, T.Henderson,' C. Dacre, C. G. Crawley. North Shore Rowing Club : E. W, Burgess, S. MoOechie, C. H. Burgess. A. Burgess. Ponsonby Bowing Club: J. E, Cooke, F. Coopor, Nicholson, T. Farquhar. Junior Bona. Finn. — Auckland Rowing- Club : J. Bakcv, R. Biggs, G. Ansloy. S. Hunter. North Shore Bowing Club: J. Webster, A. Buchanan, T. B. Slinn, J.M. Sibbin. Ponsonby | Bowing Club: H.Culpan.H. White,T. Go-_di», C. 17. Cuipan. -VJNioii'Amatejjrs. — North Shore Rowing Club: J. Webster, A. Buchanan, G, M. Reid, T. B. Shine. Ponsonby Bowing Club: B. Lloyd, 11. Fogdon, li, Moore, J. MeKlnnon. _ = Scullers.—Ponsonby Bowing Club: A. __ Whito. North Shore Rawing Clnb •. _. BaUej.

GRAMMAR SCHOOL. GOVERNORS.

The Board of Governors of the Auckland College and Grammar School was held this forenoon. Thoro wore present: Sir Maurice O'Rorke (in tho chair), Mr J. M. Dargaville, Colonel Haultain, Mr J. A. Tolo, Eov. CM. Nolson, Mr E. A. Maokechnio, Judge Fenton.

Election ok Mr Clark.—Somo discussion aroso on the legality or otherwiso of tho election ot Mr J. M. Clark to flu the vacancy caused hy tho retirement of tho late Chairman of the Board of Education, It was eventually agrqed that inasmuch on tho appointment of Mr J. -*• Chirk to illl tho vacancy caused by the resigna tion ot Mr l-aishley was invalid, Mr Clark being then a member of tho Board, the Board do now proceed to appoint a successor to Mr Laishley. On the motion of Mr Maokechnfe.lt was further resolved, "That Mr Hobbs, the present Chairman of the Board of Education, be appointed to (hi the vacancy caused by the re signation of Mr Laishloy." .. . Boarding-house.—Tho report on this subject was brought up for reconsideration, but it wft» agreed, on tho Chairman's motion, that the de bate be resumed on Friday, 21st, in order thai the newly-elected members might bo presonw The general meeting will ho hold on the same day,

This was tho whole of the business.

Remedy for Hard Times -Stop swanM* so much oil lino clothes, rich food, and sty* Buy good food, cheaper and bettci clothing, wo stop the hahit of using expensive or o"_"js doctors' or humbug medicine that does you oniJ harm, but put your trust in the greatest olau simple, pure remedies, Hop Bitters, tnat I *s?_: always at a trifling cost, and you will seehetwr times and good health. Bead,

INING STAR, SATURDAY DECEMBER 8, 1883

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Special Advert is-incut-. . _.:. -VT/-RECK OF~TIIE S.S. TEIUMPH. PICTURES OF THE SHIP, AS SUB NOW LIES AT TIIUTII-I, O N S A L E • AT "STAU" OFFICE. PRICE, 6D EACH. mHORNTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE : "Crown" Flour, in sacks, 100's and 50's "Champion" do. do. do. "Cantab" do. do. do. Sharps Bran Wheat AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), ESTABLISHED 1862. PURVEYORS OF LIGHT, HEAT, AND POWER. The Company soil and erect gas-flttinga, in cluding gas apparatus and gas-power ongines. Stock includes Otto Gas Engines.—Oflioo and, Show-rooms: Fort-street. ■nrHKJIK SHALL I vubnmh Mr HOUSE FROM t THE CHEAPEST ALL ROUND HOUSE TO FURNISH FROM IS THE CITY HALL ARCADE- ' GARLICK & CRANWELL I I! IRON BEDSTEADS, go to GARLICK __ CRANWELL. BEDDING go to GARLICK & CRANWELL. BED-ROOM FURNITURE, go to GARLICK & CRANWELL." ' CARPETS, go to GARLICK & CRANVVELI,. 1 ' .;*. . , GARLICK & CRANWELL, ;~, , Houso Furnisnors. GARLICK & CRANWELL, _~__ —. • - Upholsterers. GARLICK .a CRANWKLL, * •' * -Manufacturers OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE. ,-fa:_.-« • :^— • JO.H SnKArTArKSTRY feBnUSSELCAItFETa. iikap Oilcloths & Linoleum. Cheap & BkautiV-ol CtttaTosoJKS. Cheap Bi._nkkts & Curtains. GARLICK & CRANWELL, HOUSE FURNISHERS City Hall Arcade. QUEKN-S-RBET, AUCKLAND _N"ew Law Partnership. THE UNDERSIGNED hog to announco that they have Commenced Practice In Co-partnor ship as BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, In Chamhers in Hion-STREET opposlt Mr W. Atkln's Printing Office. E. W. BURTON, W. J. NAPIER. Auckland, September 22nd, 1883. i^IHEAP AND GOOD CUTLERY. THOMAS SAMUEL, Importer op Cdtlery, Hasjiißt received a good supply of all kinfle of TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, 4 i, Consisting; of Ivo'*- ___ Bone Tablo Knive3, Pocket Knives, Scisiirs «__ Razors, Table Kmves and Forks in cos.-* -m?_-to for wedding and complimentary pn-sKiii- : also. Electro-plated Ware, Siberian Far Us anil Spoons, specially cheap value, Sider onhron Forks and Spoons, having the lustre finish and ring of Sterling Silver. All the abovo goods selling at very low prices. _~ ... THOMAS, SAMUEL,: 108, QUEEN STREET, JS'ext to Mr Wcatpfanl'Bootmakcr. TJ. 1 N C I N ,G. SAM. WHITE'S PRICS LIST:-: Best Paling Fenco of Pmiri Posts, Hobart Rails and sft: Hobart Palings, or Sawn Heart Kauri, B6s per chain. . • .'.:. 7 Fence as above, with Split Kauri (Heart), 80s. Cheap Paling Fence, good useful fence, 455. .hreo-rall Fence; Puriri Posts and Hobart Ralls, 47a (Sd. Same in Ti-tree Rails, 12b. Plokot Fences of every description. B___c4-#a___3 •*_««_



Special Advertisements. R. W I L X I N S, OCULIST AND AURIST TO CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL (several years at Itoyal Eye Hospital, ..loorllclria. Lon donl. arrived in Auckland on November 2S, and will remain about one month, to treat Eye, Ear, and Throat Diseases. Dr. Wilkins also adjusts the Sight for Accuruts Glasses and Spectacles^ C'onbui.tino-ROOMh: —Mr Graves Aickms Pharmacy, Queen-street. Hours :-!> to VI a.m,, and 2 to 5 p.m. _________ T\R. 11A INKS begs to inform his Patients that he will Remove on Monday, December 3rd, to PRINCES - STREET (third house above Northern Club). Hours of Consultation, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Nt Mr Sharhind's, Shortland street; and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at i_-ivatc Residence. Continuation of cheap drapery & clokiing sale. ii, atkins 1 Begs to thank his numerous Patrons for tho wonderful success of his CHEAP DRAPERY AND CLOTHING SALE, And also to announce that he has succeeded in wearing from the New Piiivlmsers a Lease of his present premises. 11. ATKINS Begs also to say that as tho WHOLE STOCK Has been RE-MARKED IN RED, He will continue his Salo 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. JOli STOCK OF ANY DESCRIPTION AT ANY PRICE. CHEAP LINES ARE CONSTANTLY BEI BOUGHT, AND ARE ALL MARKED AT VERY LOW PRICES. H. ATKINS, DRAPER. CLOTHIER. &c. 158 „ 160 PLEASE CALL Qucen-st 15S & IGO PLEASE CALL Qucen-st 138 & 100 PLEASE CALL Qucen-st 1_ & 100 Qucen-st 58 & 100 AND INSPECT Queen-st 158 & KM AND INSPECT Quecn-st 158 & 160 AND INSPECT Qneon-st 158 & 160 _, . _ r Qucen-st 158 & 100 GRAND DISPLAY Qucen-st 158 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY Queen-st 158 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY Queen-st 118 & 160 ' ■■■'' Quecn-st 158 & 180 NEW GOODS Queen-st 158 & 160 NEW GOODS Quoen-st ISB & 180 NEW GOODS Quecn-st 158 & 160 " .:..-. J Qucen-st 158 & 160 JUST OPENED. . Quecn-st 158 & 160 JUST OPENED. Qucen-st 155 _ 160 JUST OPENED. Qucen-st 158 & 160 Qucen-st 158 & 160 Qucen-st I_B __ 1-0 ,„ Quecn-st ,68 _ 100 64 CASES Queens 158 & 160 C 4 CASES Quoen-st 151 & 160 61 CASES Quecn-st 158 & 100 Queen-st 158 „ 160 NEW CLOTHING Queen-st 158 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Queen-st 158 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Queen-st 158 & 160 Qucen-st 153 & 160 HATS „ HOSIERY. Quoen-st 158 & 160 HATS & HOSIERY. Queon-st 158 & 160 HATS _ HOSIERY. Queen-St 158 & 160 Quecn-st 158 & KM Queen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 15' & 160 Quecn-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 THE NEW ZEALAND Queen-st 158 & 100 Quecn-st 158 &KM CLOTHING FACTORY, Q____.lt 158 & 100 Queen-si 158 & 160 Quken-street, Queen-st 158 & 160 Quccn-s 158 & 160 AUCKLAND. Quoen-sl 158 & 160 Queen-sl 158 & 160 Queen-sl 158 & 160 J. FITZSIMONS. Queen-sl 158 & 160 Qucon-si 158 & lOC • Branch Manager. Queen-si Just Opened. ' EX S.S. TRIUMPn, ONE CASE OP NEW SUMMER COSTUMES. NEW SUMMER COSTUMES. REALLY CHOICE GOODS. LLI A M ±_ ATTR AY, DRAPER, CLOTHIER, AND SILK MERCER,; :j J 178, 180, AND 182, QUEEN-STREET (four doors below the New Savings Bank), AUCKLAND. "CI X S. S. TRIUMPH. 11 CASES SEASONABLE GOODS JUS OPENED. JMLLINERY BONNETS FANCY DRESS GOODS MILLINERY HATS NEW TRIMMINGS for do, STRAW HATS MANCHESTER'GOODS DRESS CArS nABY LINEN WIDOWS' CArS UNDERCLOTHING FEATHERS1 ''•"' CORSETS AND lIANDS FLOWERS LINEN' BANDKORFS. RBjlL LACES LACE BORDER DITTO imitation laces ladfes' silk vests real lace collars ladies' srun hose embroidery collars child's: spun hose sunshades and.sox omilrellals. Five Per Cent. Discount for Cash. Dressmaking now under Management of Miss Jackson. M ILNE & ChOYCE, 2U AND 248, QUEEN-STREKT. "DETIRING PROM BUSINESS! SELLING OFF! BELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! John I_ eck. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS.. HIS WELL. ASSORTED STOCK SELLING OFF! - ~ - SELLING OFF 1 SELLING OFF! AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. RETIRINa FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. PREMISES LET. SELLING OFF! BELLING OFFf SELLING OFF I STOCK MUST BE CLEARED. '"'' ALL ACCOUNTS not paid heiore 31st OCTOBER will be handed to his Solici tor for recovery. ONE MONTH : i AT AND UNDER COST PRICE.'



Despairing Bankers. — The number of suicides among the brightest and most capablo of business men, hankers, and others will he re duced toa happy minimum as soon as the specifle virtues of Bop Bitters are known. As all men who work with their brains anil neglect to take tho needed exercise, the food taken does not nourish; and dangerous debility, physical and mortal, ensue. Bead. Wreck of the Trium. n.— It is boleivcd Kauri Timber properly applied would float her off tho rocks. Tun Auckland Timber Company supply every descriptionof Timber at lowest prices, and with greatest despatch. 3,100,000 feet stacked seasoning. Sheets of Design, with price-lists of Mouldings, Doprs. Sashes. Frames. Mantolpieces, Gates, Posts, Fretwork, Carving, Turnery, &c, &0.. for-, warded free on application. Largest and best plant of Wood-working ' Machinery in tho Southern Hemisphere. Wholesalo and retail.— (Advt.J