SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

■rrtnvr TV A TITO /™9 Kvollins. 10-IS - HIGH WAIJi-R } To lnon . nlv Morning 11.8 t UNSET.—This Kvoning, 0.34 UNRISE.—To-morrow J. 53 MOON'S AGE.—FiM Quarter, Stli, 11.13 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

I i City of New York, P.M.S.S.. CoMi, from Sydney Maogregor, s.s., Johnson, from AVliangnrei Suva, s.s., Hutchlnson, from the Houtli Opotiki, ketch, Rust, frcm Opotiki

DEPARTURES.

eicneltf, s.s., Slephenson. for Tanranga Argylo, 8.5., Norris, for Mercury Bay lonii. s.s.. Ainodco, for Russell Waiwera, schooner, Anderson, for Whangarei Southern Cross, s.s., Ross, for Gisborne Pet, barquo, Harrison, for Knipara Nocval, schooner, Edwarda, for Russell Onward, schooner, Pankau, for \Vlunif;arei

IMPORTS.

Per Suva—fiO sacks potatoes, 100 sucks oats, 1,100 sacks wheat.

Outwards Coastwise.—Lizzie, for whanga »a; Pukapuka, for Jlaori Bay; Janet, for Whangarei; Olive, for Mahurangi; Ghost, for Omaha; Ocean, for Mercury Bayi; Onward, for Whangarei; Devcron, for Whangaroi; Lizettc, for Thames. •

Inwards Coastwise. — Pukapuka, from Whangapoa, with ia tons wood; Janet, from Whangarei, with 800 tons lime; Totara, from Kennedy Bay, with 33,800 ft timber; Olive, from Whangapoa, with 1G logs; Ghost, from Whangapoa, with 22,000 ft timber; Norval, from Whangaroa, with 37,000 ft timber; Dcvoron. from Whangarei, with 15 tons coal; Ocean, from Whangapoa, with 23,700 ft timber; Start, from Whangaruru, with 2%672ft timber; Onward, from Coromandel, in ballast: Zillah, from Thames, with 27,000 feet timber ;Huakaka, rom Whangapoa, with 35,000 feet timber.

The schooner Marion left Lovuka for Auck land on October 27th, with 1 0 tons sugar, valued at £2,100.

Tho schooner Winifred left Lovuka for Solomons and Now Britain on October!).

Tho schooner Fleetwing and brigantlne Magellan Cloud arrlvoil at hevuka, from Auck land, on October 25. The brigantino Peerless left Adelaide for Kai para on October 25.

Tho barque Bella Mary cleared at Sydney for Auckland, via Newcastle, on October 27.

The ketch Opotfld brings 359 sacks maize, 59 packages.

The schooner Qne.en for Norfolk Island and brigantino Nightingale for Kaipara entered out wards at tho Customs to-day. The schooner Waitemata, from this port, via Kaipara, arrived at Levuka on October <!>. Tho schoonor Golden Isle, also from Auckland, readied tho samo port five days later.

Mr and Mrs D, Nathan and Mr E. Benjamin booked for Auckland per P. and O. Co.'s steamer Shannon, to leave London on October 25.

By the steamor Indus, to leavo London on September 20. Mr and Mrs Kahner nnd family woro booked for Auckland.

Tho s.s. Suva arrived from Oainaru, via Tau ranga, at noon to-day. Heavy gales and thick weather prevailed during the first part of tho passage, and from Tauranga till arrival light north-west winds and fine wen.th.or. Passen gers : Messrs McFail and McLavoy.

Messrs Stono Brothers' havo rcceivod the fol lowing telegram from Wellington re accident to barqno G»berfoidt referred to in our last issue: "Surv^ror reports small piece falso koel off only; cost mere nothing. Went on slip this morning; will come off today."

Tho s s. Macgrogor arrived from Whangarei last evening, with 200 sacks gum, 15 sacks fungus, 10 kegs butter, 12 boxes eggs, 3 horses, and the following passongors :—Miss Crump Mrs Purdy, Captain Dyer, Messrs MUlineton, Hawkens, Courtney and son, G. Kerr, McKcnzio, Walker, North, and flvo steorago. - Messrs Shaw, Savillo and Co.'s barquo Candi date Captain Lawrcnson, which left London for Auckland on Sept. 11, consigned to Messrs Owen and Graham, brings the following pas sengers : — Second Cabin—Harris — Thomas, Elizabeth, Alfred H., Ellen L., Georgo H. Sarah ,V -\J an» k ■■?•,•, Hany c Bacholor-William, MrsM. A.; Alfred Warner. Steerago—Young- John, Margaret, James: Sill-John, Margaret, Klizabeth, Francis; Hood — Ooorgc. Mrs Charles; Matthew ■ 11. Walkor •Wm '• Macandrew; Stephon N. Sutclifle. '

Tho Norwegian brig Harold Haarfager, which left Boston on August «, for Wellington, ro turned to Boston on September Bth, with bul warks on starboard- side stove, sails lost and split, cabin stores sporlcd by wator, and ligginK damaged.

According to a cablegram which wo published last ovening, the barque Glenlora (Captain Scot land) arrived at London from this port prior to November 3, which was tho date of our despatch. It will thus be seen that this flno vessel has added another remarkably fast trip to her pre vious excollent record. On August 17 the Glen lora left for London with a flno fair breeze, and undoubtedly Captain Scotland took advantago of It, and probably, with a continuance of good luck, assisted by goodflianagemont, ho can now tako croditfor making one of the frfstost (if not the fastest) passago Homo during tho prcsentseason —viz., 7« days from port to port. Tho Glenlora, further, has made a splendid round trip of 25 days from London to Auckland and back. Sho will now bo placed under a now master, Captain Scotland having been appointed commander of ono of tho Shaw, Savlll and Albion Company's new lino of direct steamers, which aro to rim regularly betweon London and New Zealand ports.

BARQUE SIGNALLED.

A barque outsido Tirltiri and a schooner in , Bide Tintiri wero signalled when we went to y«, pross. The t::iifiuo is said to bo a largo English . t vessel, so (' .-if. she will probably provo the i ,- Ganymede, 153 daya out from London,

ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL STEAMER.

The P.M.S.S. City of Now York arrived from Sydney at 1 p.m. to-day. Wo aro indebted to Mr C. W. Carpenter, purser, for press parcels, etc., and the following report of tho voyage •— Sailed from Sydney Novembor 1 at 3.10 p.m., discharging pilot at 3.10 p.m. Experioncod heavy southerly gales and hoavy sea. Was hovo-to for eight hours. On Novembor 4th at 8.30 a.m. passed Union S.S. Company's steamer Walhora, bound westward. Passed Thrco Kings Novembor sth at 5.5 p.m., North Capo at 9 p.m., and received Auckland pilot Gth at 11.55 a,m. Arrived at wharf at 1.15 p.m. Passengers for Auckland:—Cabin: Mrs McEvor, Mr W. L. Soeley, Mr and Mrs C. Johnstono, Mr T. Scott, Mrs M. Hampson, Mr A. Wilson, Mr B. N. Gennys, Mr A. J. Ingram, Mr F. Stringer, Mr C. Maeabo Mr M. Murphy. Steorago: Mr G. Carter, S. Watson, J. Greonaway, A. Button, J. Wako, Mrs Goff and three Mr P. C. Protheroe, J. Groves, Mrs McCormick, Mr J. Taylor, J, Stuart. J. Robinson, W. Barry, H. Wickens. For Honolulu: W. Brodic. For San Francisco: Mr and Mrs W. Camoron, Rev. A. Harrison, Hoy. Mr Poland, Mr and Mrs F. B. Clapp, and 30 steerage.

BARQUE LOCH DEE MISSING.

Tho well-known barque Loch Dec, in com mand of Captain Blaok, who is very well-known both hero and in Southern ports, Is reported missing. Sho left Lyttelton on March 3rd last for the United Kingdom with a full cargo of wheat, and has not sinen been heard of.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Hannah Mokau, s.s., Dale, ftom Waitara Taiaroa, s.s., Parsons, from the South

DEPARTURES.

Lalla Rookh, s.s., Bailey, for Waitara

Ths s.s. Hannah Mokau arrived this morning from Waltara, with 133 sheep, and 20 hoad cat'tlo.

ARRIVAL OF THE TAIAROA.

The els. Taiaroa arrived from tho South at 11.10 a.m. to-day. Passengers: Messrs W. MoNair, H. Joseph. G. 9. Duncan, Tripmaker, .McLean, J. W. Walkor, Wilson, Graig. W. Gardner, Dunnatt, D. Wilkins, C. Hamilton, Pickles, Rule (mall agent), Stokes (assistant agent), Professor M. Brown, Mrs Boddy, Mr and Mrß Pharazyn and Miss Morgan. Miss Wilson, Major Brassey, Messrs J. D. Harris, Godsal, J. Handy, Bossclt, and 15 steerage.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails wiiii Close as under :— Tnis Day. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at i p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Pania, Waipu, Whan garoi, Kaino, and Mangapai, per Macgrcgor, at 4 p.m. For Whangaroi Heads, Kamo, Whangarei, and Duncdin, por Suva, at a p.m. For Mangawai, per Ruby, at 5 p.m. Per City of New York as follows: For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, lit 8 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Enrope, at 8 p.m. For monoy orders, at 1 p.m. For registered letters and newspapers, at 5 p.m. Lato lottcrs, bearing an oxtra feo of rlx penco in addition to the postage, will bo received 'by tho Mail Agent on board tho steamer up to tlio timo of sailing. This mall will bo due In London on Monday, Dccombor 17,1883. * Wednesday, 7th lust. For Wanganni, per Rowcna. at 8 a.m. For Coromandel, per Coroinandol, at 1.30 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Rotorua, at i p.m. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at 1.30 p.m. TnuRSDAY, Nov. 8. For Waiwora, To Kapa, Craigioburn, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Tauranga, Ohiuomutu, and Opotiki, per Glonolg, at i p.m. For Gisborno, Napior, and Southern Ports, per Rotorua, at 7 p.m. For Waihckc, Cowcs, and Coromandel, per Coroinandol, at 7 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Walpu, Whanga rci, Kamo, Tangihua, and Mangapai, per Macgrogor, at 7 p.m. Saturday, 10th inst. For Chatham Iglands, per Omaha, at 11 a.m. Notk.—Tho 9th instant boing a Post-ofllne holiday, all malls for despatch on that date will bo closed the previous ovening at 7. The Dc livory Department will bo open on the Bth for delivery of lotters at tho conntor from 7 till 8 p.m. Tlio Private Box Lobby will bo open during usual Sunday hours. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-offlco, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

November, fl, 1883.

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

Pitt-street Wcsloyan School-room — Anniver sary Tea and Public Mooting, 6.30 p.m.

Christians' Meoting-houso—Mr Boyle's Sing ing Class, 7.30 p.m.

Auckland Choral Society—Rehearsal of tho "Messiah," 7.45 p.m.

Theatre Royal — Continuation of Debate: " Conditional Immortality," 7.30 p.m. Excelsior Hall- -Prlvato Dancing Class, 8 p.m. Masonic Hall, Karangahapo Road—Newton Lodge of Mark Mastor Masons, 7.30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

H. Macky writes:—" Would you kindly decido tho following bet; Abets that |Martini-Henrl ran as a three-year-old in tho Derby of ll'SKi, B bots that he ran as ajtwo-year-old."—Martin!- Honii ran as a throe-year-old in the lato race henco A clearly wins his bet.—Ed. E.S.

Birth.

MILLWARD.-On the 21st September, at Fiji, . the wife of Mr J. A. Milhvard of a son.

Death.

WIGHTMAN.—On November 6th, Sarah Jane, second daughter of Georgo and Sarah Wight man; aged 13 years. Tho funeral will leave hor late rosldoncc, Eden Cresent, on Thursday, at 3 p.m. Friends are respectively invited to attend.

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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1883.

For tho cause that lacks assistance, For tho wrong that needs resistance, For tho future in the distanco, . And the good that we can do.

Our London letter vja Suez, which reached us per R.M.S. Cjty of New York to-day,compol.s the condensation of all local news. ■ ■ Our report of the crowded meeting in connection with the Salvation Array at the Choral last night and the report of the New Zealand Native Land Settlement Company's annual meeting held to-day are unavoidably held over till to-morrow. A Star " extra " giving the result of the running of the Melbourne Cup will be pub lished this evening shortly aftor six o'clock. The regular meeting of the Board of Education was held this afternoon (Friday being a holiday), when there wero present, Messrs Laishley, Buckland, Hobbs, Coopor, Moss, McKenzie and Gpldie,. There Mas not a great deal of business done, however, much of it being postponed till tl\e 16th inst. Mr Laishley resigned the chairman ship and Mr Hobbs was elected in his placo. An application for a school at Point Chevalier was deferred. The bulk of the re? maining business was 6i a routine character. Yesterday a second ftatch of about a dozen unfortunate women were "V r ; uri In 1! to the Lock Hospital for examination.' It; woujd be w.ejl if arrangements 'cduld be made for having the transit of these .women conducted more privately,' as at present ,the • plfpcessiiciost undesirably draws the atten tion of females'and children resident in 4f!ftb vioinity pi the institution. ,:.., '• :,". '' aaa^—.[-,.■.-•••. .■■'' ' .■■ ■~'....»,„.., '■ ■"

A telegram published in another column, giving a brief account of tho voyage n! the s.s. Tarawera from Napier to Wellington, will convey some idea of tho ftorconoßS of the southerly .storm which has been raging alonfj the coast, and which is the cause of tho Rotorua's detention with a portion of the Southern mails. Leaving Napier about mid-day on Sunday, the Tarawera was met by a strong S.E. gale, which so much hindered her progress that the passage of 200 miles occupied 41 hours. In tlio course of her progress several heavy seas wero shipped, inflicting considerable damage on tho steamer.

Mrs M. Hampson, the lady evangelist, arrived from Sydney by the City of Sydney this afternoon.

An adjourned meeting of the Grammar School Board of Governors is proceeding as we go to press The matters for considera tion aro a letter from Mr Laishlcy tender ing his resignation, the report of the Property Committee on the leasing of the Symonds-street endowments, and the report of tho Committe appointed to deal with the subject of boarding-house accommodation.

A meeting of tlio creditors of Joidah Edward Thomas, draper, of College Road, was held this morning, when Mr Thos. Macfl'arlano was elected trustee.

The debate between Mr f!oovgo A. Brown and tho Rev. T. W. Dunn on the question, "Docs the Biblo Teach Conditional Immor tality?" is to bo resumed to-night in tho Theatre Royal, when Mr Dunn will proceed to show that the Biblo docs not teach such a doctrine, and Mr Brown will reply to his arguments.

A telegram from the mine manager of tho Martha Extended (!. M. Co, states " Cleaned up for 18 ozs. of melted gold."

Dr. Dawson, honorary surgeon of the Fire Brigade, was presented at the brigade station by Superintendent Hughes last even ing with an otlicer'n belt, bearing tho follow ing inscription:—"Dr. F. VV. E, Dawson, lion, surgeon of tho Auckland Fire Brigade. Presented by the ollicers and members as a mark of appreciation and esteem. —sth November, 188.'(." The presentation wa« responded to, and at the call of Dr. Daw son cheers were given for Mr and Mrs Hughes. Mr F. J. Shortt was elected an honorary member.

Tho fortnightly meeting of the Havclock Band of Hope was held last evening in the Alexandra-street school-room. Mr Anderson presided, and made somo introductory ro marks. Mr Thompson delivered an inter esting address on " Examplo Better than Precept." The remaining part of the ovening was devoted to solos, songs, and recitations, mostly by young ladios.

Tho Schedule of Properties attached to tho balance-sheet gavo tho following particulars with reference to blocks dealt with :—Number of proportion, 30 ; average, 327,401! acres ; estimated valuo, £275,901 10s 9d ; estimated liabilities and cash payments due, £76,130 14s 8d; estimated profits to natives, £85,905 Is Cd ; estimated profits to Company, £42,952 10s lid.

The Registrar of tho Supremo Court will sit in banco to-morrow, when applications for orders of discharge from bankruptcy will bo nmdo on behalf of James McGrejror, Samuel James Frost, and Earnest Arthur Frost (dobtors).

Mr James Dickey was tho f orttmato win ncr of Mr S. It. Keeping's boautiful paint ing " l'ationco," at tho art union drawing at Mr Leech's shop last ovening.

In our report of tho third night's discus sion on Conditional Immortality, tlio word "pnouma" was twice misprinted, appear ing oneo as " Golionna " and another timo as "manna."

An excellent programme lias been pro pared for tho concert on tho ovoning of tho Uth inst., in aid of tho funds of St. Beno> diet's Church, which will bo hold in tho Theatre Royal. Musical solos and select ions will bo performed by Mr Angolo Forrest, who will also accompany some of tho vocalists. Mr Uooch will sing sovoral popular songn; Mr Carter will play two harp solos. The following lailios and gentlemen will also tako part in tho con cert:—Mrs Kilgour, Misses Donovan, liar graves, Lorrigan, and Staunton, Messrs Boylo, Edwards, Jonnings, Yatos, and O'llaro (liish comic). The programme i.s of a vory choico character, and sulliciunt in attractions to draw a full house.

The proposed demonstration by children of tho city schools camo up for considera tion again at nn adjourned meeting of the City Schools Cominittco held last ovoning. There wore present:—Messrs Can1 (ill tlio chair), Aloy, Warburton, Ryan, and Thwaites. It was decided that 2,000 sub scription cards should bo printed and dis tributed in each of the city schools, and that teachers bo rcc[ucstcd to kindly oporato with tho Cominittco by assist ing in tho distribution and collection of the cards. It was also agreed that tho Chairman bo troasuror for tho Demonstra tion Committee, and that Mr Rydor bo sec retary ; also that Captain Mahon bo written to, asking his cooperation as marshal or in any other capacity that tho Committee may desire. Further business was adjourned to Friday, tho lGth instant.

At thoßcsident Magistrate's Court to-day, at a special sitting, tho case of Cuthano v. Parker, a claim for a dog, was heard. A number of witnesses wore examined on Saturday, when the plaintifFs caso, not being concluded, the hearing was adjourned till to-day. Two additional witnesses wero examined for tho plaintill'. Tho defendant's case was then opened, and a number of witnesses wero examined. His Worship, Mr Scth Smith, was of opinion'that tlio evidence estiblished tho fact that tlio dog belonged to tho defendant, nnd not to tho plaintiff, and tlio plaintill' was accordingly nonsuited with costs, £11 3s, to be paid to defendant. Mr Napier appeared for tho plaintiff, Mr Theo. Cooper for defendant.

At the Police Court, before Mossra F. 11. Hall and 11. Walker, Justices, John Georgo Powell was charged with neglecting to support his children (arrears, £.'! 2s Od). The case was held over until a later part of tho day. Thomas Hutchinson, a labourer, was charged with using insulting language and threats towards Mary Breon, in Lome street, on tho 3rd inst. Prisoner denied the charge. Mary Breon, a person in deli cato health, deposed to tho naturo of the assault. Sho heard a droadful noiso, and on going out discovered Hutchinson in the act of beating his wife. Sho begged him to desist, when he used insulting language, and threatened to burn her in her bed. Sho had no sleep since. Prisoner said it was all fudge. Mary Breen interfered, and hove a brick at his head and broko the window. Agnes Itoscoe, recently from Ireland, Anno Higgins, and Thomas Higgins wero examined. Defendant wished to havo the ovidonco of Sally (his wife). Tho woman was brought into Court, and roared out, "That woman there flung a brick at my head." Witness having satisfied tho Court that slie was sobor enoughto under stand an oath, was sworn, and deposed that she was too drunk on Friday to remember anything clearly. She believed her old man gavo her a drubbing, but sho knew nothing about it. Sho was ordered to stand down. Defendant made an appeal to the Bench,and stated that he was employed at the gas works; had occupied the house in Lome street for eight years, and nover had a dis turbance until Mary Breen caino into the neighbourhood. Sergeant Whito said tho pohco knew nothing of tho row. The Boncli ordered prisoner to find personal security in £10, and two sureties in the samo amount to keep the peace for six months.

Now that tho final arrangements for tho Agricultural Show on Thursday and Friday next aro being carried out, wo sincorely hope that tho responsible persons will make some provision for the con venience of tho Press representatives. Tho work of collecting all the information requisite for publication in connection with such an event is oxtromely laborious and difficult, and hitherto the . un fortunate scribes havo had to contend against fearful odds in the prosecution of thoir duties. In tho matter of accommoda tion they have consistently been allowed to shift for themselves; and as for tho pro cural of the judge's awards, they have had to tako their chance among tho struggling and impatient crowd of exhibitors who besiege and fill to excess the small office of tho Secretary during the afternoon whilo the judging is going on. Everything then seems to be in hopeless confusion ; excite ment and bustle reign supremo, and sullen discontent, and blnsphonjing dissatisfaction stalk abroad. Thero is no doubt that tho Secretary and his assistants have just as much as, and perhaps moro than, they can fairly do on these oejj casions, and that they are aro obliging enough to Press and public, but tlio system is notoriously at fault. Wo trust this year to be ablo to, note some method in tho clerical arrangements and a greater disposition to facilitate tho labours of the reporters who aro there in pursuance of a public duty.'

Not A Beverage,—'' They aro nota beyoraKO, but a iriedjdne; 'with cuvatlvo properties of tno highoat dogtee, containing no poisonous druprs. They do not'tear &<3vrn an alrenkly dnbilitated system, but build it up. "Onobpttlo-opntains more real hop strength than a barVel'of ordinary ucor. Phvpioiansprespribethoniv—"lJoebestei1 Evening Express, on Hop Bitters, Head..' .

A little fellow of 13 years named George Boram, employed at Gledhill's cardiol manufactory this afternoon, received a soi'i ous cut on tho left eye from tho bursting of a bottle. Tlio pupil of tho eye was severed by one of the fragments of glass, and the corner of the eye, was also cut. He was carried at once to Dr. 'Pennant's pharmacy, where his injuries were attended to.

It ib Worth a Trial.—"l was troubled for many years with kidney complaint, gravel, &c, my blood became thin, I was dull and inactive, could hardly crawl out, and was an old worn out man all over, and could get nothing to help mo until I got lion Kilters, and now my blood and kidneys are all right, and 1 am as active as a man of thirty although I am seventy-two, and I have no doubt it will do as woll for others of my age. It is worth the trial."—(Father)— Notice.

Mr H, W Farnall has engaged to give a course of thirteen lectures on the Israolitish origin of the Anglo-Saxons. The Iccture3 will be delivered under the auspices of the Auckland Anglo-Israel Association in the hall of the Young Men's Christian Association on succes sive Wednesday ovenings, the lirst of which will be given to-morrow (Wednesday), at 7.150 o'clock.

We would remind purchasers of drapory and household goods, such as sheet? and calicoes, to attend the sale to be held to-morrow, at 11 o'clock, by Mr G. Lewis. There are over £G 0 in value to bo sold without reserve. The poods are only recently purchased 1 and in splendid order. The owner has given up tlio drapery trade.

The seventeenth anniversary of the Pitt street Wesloyan Church will tic observed (his evening in the school-room and church, tea in Iho former and public mectine In the latter. The Ruv. A. Heid, minister of tlio church, will preside. Addresses will bo delivered by the itevs. James Ouy, G. 11. Monro, T. G. Carr, and Messrs Button and Tucker. Tho annual report will be presented to the meeting, and sacred pieces will be rendered by the choir.

Cash v. credit sowing machines at Erig lisli and American prices for cash or part cash, —1). >S. Chambers.—[Aijvt.

Onh SmixiNn.— Hay's Fino Art Union (by permission of tlio Ucnorul Government), Fifty lirizes-valun.hleOil.l'aintiiigs and otliorcx eellent I'iel.ures. I'rizcs on view, and inspection invited ul Mr Bailey's, tobacconist, 17I>, Qnunn strect, where tickets can bo obtained; also the booksellers iiiul tobacconists. Tho drawing will take place publicly, of which duo notice will ho given, anil will be supervised by v committee chosen by the subscribers at drawing. After handing over tickets, &c, the proprietor takes no part in the drawing;. Winning numbers will bo advertised in " Herald," Stah, and " Weekly." Committee's voucher will be open for inspection during delivery of prizes. Remittances in stamps or otherwise (enclosing extra slanip for postage) will receive prompt attention. Fifty prizes, £200 In 1,000 tickets. Address— W. K. Hay, as above. A subscriber can hold any number of tickets tit One Shilling each.—[Advt.J

Best and cheapest place to furnish your house from is Garllck and Cranwoll s City Hall Arcade. Homo beautiful cretonnes and carpets just opened up. Bedroom furniture ready for mmediatc delivery.— (Auvt.J

THE V.R.C. SPRING MEETING.

[si'KWAI, TO I'HRSS ASSOCIATION.']

(Received (!th November, 2 p.m.)

iMkukiukni:, this day. TIIERG was a largo attendance at Tat torsaU's lust night, and the " books" ox pressed themselves ns satisfied with satisfied with tho settling on tho Derby. Tho weather continues line, but tho dust i.s something fearful. Thoro is a largo number of visitors in tho city, and each train and steamer that arrives is crowdod with excursionists on route for Flomington. Tho town is exceedingly lively, and thero i.s a prospect of an immense attendance being present to sec tho Cup run. A considerable amount of money has been invested on Claptrap. Sweet William is a better favourite for money. Despot nnd Dukedom havo been backed in thousands. I'ollio and Dirk llattoruick have been backed freely, tho former boing tho favourite with tlio ring, Tlio lntast quotations for tho Cup are:—Maitini lloni'i, S to 1; Despot, 7to 1; Claptrap, 8 to 1 ; Calma, 10 to 1 ; Aldo-do-Camp, 100 to 8 taken ; First Demon, 100 to 7 taken freely; Sardine, 100 to G taken ; Nicholas, Dirk Ilattoraick, Commotion, ICO to fl taken ; First Water, Magnet, l'ollio, and Recovery,, 100 to 4 taken ; Sweet Wil liam, Sir Modrod, Stockwell, Cunnamulln, Anglesea, Losbia, and Dukedom, 100 to ."( taken. The latter has been backed freely, and it is expected that either Claptrap or Martini-Henry Will bo the winner. Stockwell is considered tho best outsider.

Croat dissatisfaction is expressed at the decision of the Stewards with roforonco to tho running of Archie in tho Derby.

MianouuNi:, Monday,

Tho Stewards of tho Victoria Racing Club, nftor careful consideration, havo found that Huxlov'h riding of tho favourite Archio in tho Derby was duo to an error of judgment on tho part of Huxley, tho jockey, in keeping behind so long nnd although cautioning him (Huxley), they dismissed the charge

[REUTERS TELEGRAMS.]

Mkmioukne, this day. Tho papers to-day condemn tho decision of tho Stewards in tlio oaso of tlio running of Archio for tho Derby. Tho wcathor this morning is fino, but cloudy.

In local betting circles to-day, Martini- Henry was in grout demand for tho Mel bourne Cup, tlio short jiriflo of '2 to 1 and H to 1 being accepted that ho wins, whilo a level £100 wan also accepted that he gains a situation.

ADA MANTUA'S CONSULTATION.

Tho List of Winners Bunglod,

Tun list of winning mimbors in Ada Mantua's Swoop, published in our adver tising columns yesterday, was bungled in transmission by telegraph. Tho corrected list appears in another column to-day.

DETENTION OF THE MAIL STEAMER.

The stoamor Rotorua, with tho Southern portion of tho outward 'Frisco mail, having boon detained on tho voyage up tho coast, will not arrivo until about i a.m. to.morrow, and tho mail steamer City of New York will theroforo not leave for San Francisco until G a.m. The following passengers had booked by hor up, to 4 o'clock this after noon :—Cabin : C. Gillott, D. Sommerville, G. S. Duncan, Professor J. •M. Brown, and 14 stecrago.

STORM ON THE COAST.

Damago to tho Stoamor Tarawora.

Wellington, this day. Tiik steamer Tarawera, which arrived hero at fivo o'clock this morning from Napier, after a passage of forty-one hours, encoun tered very hoavy weather. A strong S.E. galo was blowing when sho left Napior at 12.15 on Sunday afternoon. On Sunday night, about 10 o'clock,tho.steerage smoking room was struck by a sea and smashed to pieces; tho ond of the purser's cabin was stove in ond tho fittings considorbly damaged. The glass front of tho light house on tho port side was driven in by another sen, all the winch steam pipes forward were torn from tho decks and twisted into all shapos, and tho forward skylights wcro stove in, One of the elootrio lamps and part of the woodwork round the poop were carried away. Tho cnginos wero kept slow most of tho passage. Tho iron plates covering the steam pipes wcro brokon into pieces.

ACCIDENT AT THE SUGAR WORKS.

An accident resulting in n rathor painful injury to the hand happened at tho Sugar Refinery Works this morning to a man named George Cosbrooko. Ho was placing a chock between a largo stono and tho timber, when tho chock slipped, and the stone rolled down, crushing both ends of Cosbrooko's right indox,and'middle§fingeri?. The patient was brought -to town, nnd taken to Dr. Tcnnant's surge'iy, whero his injuries wcro attended to.

Auckland Sharemarket.

NOVEMIJKK (i.

Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £21 173 Gel; sellcm, 22 ■.•...' Colonial Hank—Sellers, 159 Union Insurance—2ls fid "' Thamos Gas—Hellcra, 30s Union Sash'and Door—Sellers,' £7 12s f.d N.Z. Loan and Mercantile—S3 :ss: buyors &5 13s; 80llore,£o ilis'Bd1 ■ ' ' ■:■ -v ii* N.Z. Shipping-Sellers, 91s ■ Kuranul Hill—2s Gd; buyers, 2a 3d Prince iniDorial—Sollcrs, 28s Darwin-Sellers 8s- •■ ■ " • , . ,■,...; . . Wemhiko—ss Od, Cs 10d,.Gs 3d; sellers, fis Gd ■•■ Premier—l3a (id, Us (id- . -■ ~ v ~ New find— (Is 10d, lls.Sd;. buyers, 11s. ' , '■"/ " JOSEPH' NEWMAN, Mj't'i i": /.i >'• ■ '"'■'. ■' Chairman,

CABLEGRAMS.

[P.KUTEIt's TELEQEAHS.]

The Marquis and Marchioness of Lome. London, November 5. The Mtrquis and Marchieness of Lome have arrived in England from Canada.

French Operations In Tonquln.

Paris, November 5,

Despatches aro to hand from Tonquin announcing that the French forces have occupied Urubinh andKuagye (sic) without opposition.

Threatening the Marquis of Landsdowno

Ottawa, November 5,

It has transpired that menacing letters have been received by tho Murquis of Landsdowno the new Governor General of Canada.

Destructive Flic in London,

London, November 5,

A fire broke out in a timber yard at Haggerstone, North London, two days ago, and has been burning furiously tho whole of that time, all efforts to stop the progress of the flames being ineffectual. The con flagration has spread to the adjoining pro mises, and twelve small houses have been completely destroyed.

Insurrcotion in Sorvla.

Beloiiade, November 4,

A serious insurrectionary movement has commcucod at Sicrnnrcka {sic), and a con siderablo force of Servian troops has already been despatched to tho scene of tho rising with tho object of promptly check ing the same.

Tho Revolt in Arabia,

Bombay, November 4.

News has been received here that tho rebels, under the leadership of tho Imaum's brothei', who wero besieging Muscat, have lied from their position. The shelling by tho guns of 11.M.5. Philomel proved very disastrous to tile besiegers, and ollectiially dislodged them.

AUSTRALIAN.

Fiji at tho Annexation Conference,

Mkldouiink, this day.

It has transpired that Mr J. B. Thurston, Colonial Secretary for Fiji, has been in structed to represent that colony at the Sydney Conference.

Tho Intercolonial Convention.-Fijian Representation Approved.

Melbourne, November 5. The Hon. Graham Berry, Colonial Secre tary, and the Hon. 0. B. Korferd, At torney-General, will attond the Sydney Con ference as representatives of this colony. Tho Premier, tho Hon. James Service, will aluo bo present.

Sydney, November 5.

Tlie Government havo received a cablo gram from Lord Derby, Secretary of State for tho Colonies, announcing that His Lord ship lias sanctioned the representation of Fiji at tho Intercolonial Conference about to bo held hero on the annexation ques tion.

Adelaide, Novomber 5,

Hon. J. C. Bray, Premier, and the Hon. J. \V. Bouer, Attornoy-Gonoral, will pro ceed to Sydney as tho delegates of this colony to tho Intercolonial Conference.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Go«v> crushing at To Aroha. Latest Maori news—To Kooti is on tho spree. Oild Fellows.— -Bachelors and widowers.

Flood* caused by the heavy rains of last week havo done much damage at tho Thames. ■*

Orangomon belicvo thoro is "imminent clangor" of Roman Catholicism becoming " the dominant power in Now Zealand." Five native Hawaiians aro starting a paper, .which they will edit, sot-up, and print themselves. It is to appear fort nightly. It is expected that tho Wanganui case Mctirugor v. Boyd will bo Mottled out of Court.

A railway is projected to open up British Honduras, and develop its vast resources in cedar, ebony, mahogany, india-rubber, &c. Last night an oxeursion train took 150 Dunodinitea to tho Canterbury racos

Roforring to Mr Mitchelson's appoint mont to tho Cabinet, tho " Otago Daily Times " says the ollieo was hawked about, and " finally bestowed upon tho least ctninont of the not eminent."

Mr Boyle's Singing Class meets to-night. This is tlio last chanco for now members wishing to join.

A 50-mile walking match botween Edwards and O'Connor for £25 a-sido is arranged to come oil' at Christchurch on Saturday noxt. Mr Edward Joseph Anderton, of tho Thames, is ga/.otted to act as interpreter under tlio Native Land Court Act, 1880.

In a Gorman Law Court, a lady of over 50 years, who swore that her ago was 20, was promptly indicted for perjury. There aro 552 ontries for tho sports of tho Amateur Athletic Club at Duncdin, which take place on Friday and Saturday first.

Rain fell heavily at Tauranga last week, and two bridges wore washed away, besides damage caused by landslips and collapsing of embankments. Tho rain was tho heaviest known for many yoars. Mr S. Vailo interviewed tho Premier lost week on tho subject of tho reform of railway laiiir. This might bo a better "fad "for tho gallant Major than national insurance

Tlio Customs revenue for tho colony in October last whs £122,407, being about £7,000 moro than in the same month of last year. It is still, howovor, less than tho Treasurer's estimate

During last year, Christclmrch Benevo lent Association rolioved 270 cases, tho amount disbursed being £1,038. Thoro wero 090 children dependent on tho parties relieved.

Major Atkinson, Premier, arrived in Wel lington yosterday ovorland from Now Ply mouth, and shortly afterwards Mr Rolleston loft for the South by tho Tarawora. With Irish ideas comes Irish idioms.—A proposal is on loot for tho formation of a Land Lcaguo in Wales, and tho circular sent out informs those who wish to help the scheme privately that they may " send in their names anonymously I On Sunday morning last Turley's bake houso at Whangarei, the shop occupied as public library and reading-room, and a cottage adjoining, wore all destroyed by tiro. The buildings were insured in tho Colonial and New Zealand Ollices, and tho library books in tho South British. A court of very summary jurisdiction was lately constituted in. a small country town in..Otago. A drunken man ejected from an hotel indulged in some rowdy behaviour on the • street, whereupon Mr Watt, K.M., who had been standing quietly by rolling a cigarette, stepped up to the offender and there and then fined him 20s, or in default threo days. Tho local con stablo collected the fino.

Public Streets of Parnell.

Pahnkij- Borough Council: Its Conors kion to GiiA.MM.iii School Board of GOVERNOUS.

(Per favour of Editor of Staii.)

I wish to bring beforo the great body of rate payers tho llagrant caso of favouritism shown to the Board of Governors in permitting the laying out of now stroots within tho borough, and agreeing to form and metal tho samo out of tho general rato. How different tho treatment of private ratepayers, who aro compolled to survey streots, deposit plans for Counoil's ap proval, and, if approved with regard to width, then they must form and motal the same bofore tho Council will tako control of them. For instance, th 6 lato Mrs Churton's trustees had so to do; also, l)rs. Campcll and Comiskcy. recently, in dealing with their lands; also, Nativo School trustees and othors; such con ditions being imposed by tho Municipal Corpo rations Act. But how liberal our worthy Coun cillors act when dealing with a wealthy corporate body who havo ample funds at their command to do tho work as required by law. Why. I ask, should they be exceptionally treatod and have such concessions granted to them that would not havo boon entertained for a moment on be half of any private ratepayer 1 And I think tho Council, m agreeing (o form and metal said streots so recently surveyed by the Grammar School Board havo oxeccded their law ful power, and that tho question should bo tested by tho ratepayers whothor tho .rates should bo devoted to such a purpose. How dilforent the treatment of a prlvato appli cation,' as reported this day! But it would appear tlu-y strain at a knut but can swallow a cftinel with ease. In justico to thq few who unsuccessfully opposed this work, they dasorro a meed of praise. It has boon said that tho Council agreed to do this as an equivalent for tho Grammar School Board pulling down Iho picturesque habitation so graphically described by Mr Sl-roet. If such was tho truo reason of the concession", tupn I would say, Why did not the Council, as tho Local Board" of Hoalth, order tho removal of all suoh abomination,1 if that august body, the Grammar School Board, had not tho deconcy to do so? Then they would have deserved the thanks of ratepayers, instead of which I think they richly deserve censure for. agreeing to any such proposal as to form and niah.o streets t benefit Grammar School property, and contrary to tho law that constitutes them tho custodians of the ratepayers' money.—C." Wool). ' |

Messrs J. A. TqLEandC. W. CayS (late I of Tracers and Cave, 'Wellington) have entered into partnership as Barristers and Solicitors and wil carry on businosß at their oftlcos, next Bank of Now Zealand, Qucon-strpet. Auck laud.^ADVT.r y v "" ' U { /'

ANGLO=COLONIAL NOTES.

[FROM OUR OWN OORnF.SVONIiF.NT.]

Tho Steamer Triumph.

London, September 21. Judging from the patronage accorded to their pioneer vessel, Messrs Shaw, Savill's direct steam venture is going to prove a gigantic success. The Triumph, which sails from ;the Docks at daylight on Sunday morning next (September 23), is literally crammed full ; indeed, tho story goes that more than 100 passengers hare been refused. Already the second cabin rates by this line have been raised two guineas, and should the Victory (as seems highly probable) fill equally fast, larger boats may bo chartered. Nearly all the big steam companies arc doing a great businossjust at present. The Orient line have not a berth to let in one of their next three steamers, and people who wish to secure good cabins in any of tho P. and O. boats before Christmas will have to bring influence to bear as wel] as money.

Tho lonic sails from Plymouth to-mor row, and it is needless to say, carries a large cargo and full complement of passen gers. Amongst the latter is a gentleman whose name I am not at liberty to mention, but whoso income exceeds 11)0,000 a year. He is accompanied by his wife, and has booked to Auckland, but does not intend to do more than spend the English winter in your part of the world. It is, however, something to be able to tempt notables like Lord Itosebery and this worthy to make a tour of tho colony. One never knows what may come of it.

THE ST. LEONARDS CATASTROPHE.

Tbo Vossol Run Down and Sunk in Eight Minutes,—Full Particulars and Pcr -J-Bonnl Narratives.

Thoro was great excitement at all Anglo- Colonial restarts in the city on Monday nftcr noon last \nicn it became known that a largo emigrant ship, outward bound for New Zealand, had been run into and sunk in the Channel that morning. At first nobody scorned to bo very sure what the name of the vessel was, but on learning the St. Leonards had just resumed her inter rupted voyage, most of us concluded it would bo sho, and inquiry at the office of Messrs Shaw, Savill and Co. verified the Humiifijpn. I* The St. Leonards was a fine iron sailing ship of 1054 tons, built at Sun dorland in 1864, and classed Al at Lloyds. Sho has for 13 years been a regular trader to Now Zealand, and was specially well known at Wellington, to which port the luckless vessel was bound when the collision■ occurred. Tho accounts of the catastrophe appearing in the London papers of the 18th wero so meagre and incorrect that I shall not trouble you with them. On the 19th the wrecked passengers and crew, who had been landed by the Cormorant (the steamer that ran tho St. Leonards down) at Dart mouth, oamo on to London, and wore housed in comfortable rooms at Blackwall. I found them thankful and fairly cheerful, considering tho majority had lost every stitch of clothing and atom of property they had in the world.) • One family wero in JWfl'-TlbSol'utcfy^'unable to get up for want of wearing apparel. They had been in their berths at the time of the collision, and had to be saved in their nightgowns, which garments now represent their sole earthly possessions. When these poor folks get out to New Zealand I trust the misfortune they have met with will not bo forgotten, and a little money subscribed to set them on their legß again. I may as well, perhaps, mention hero that the Can terbury emigrants ore to bo sent forward by the Oamaru, and tho Wellington ones by tho Margaret Galbraith. Tho chief officer of the St. Leonards, whom I met j rather opportunely, was at first disinclined to speak about tho collision. He said ho intended to resorvo his account of the affair for the official inquiry. On my represent ing, however, that this letter could not possibly appear in print for six weeks to come, ho relented, aiAl eventually volun teered the following; :—

. Tho Chief Ofllcors Narrative •The St. Leonards sailed in tlio lirst in stance on August 31, but was caught in the torriblo storm of September 2, and put back on the 3rd with a sprung bowsprit and other material injuries. These took ten days to repair, and we did not again niako a start till the I.lth, fivfTcn tlio pas senger list presented a somewhat changed appearance, owing to tlio absqneo of two of tlio original contingent and addition of two others. Tlio corrected list ran as follows :—Saloon: Mrs K/Southall, Charles B. Southall, Stanley Russell, Miss Storey, and H. Purkfa?. Second Cabin : W. H. Applebeo, /il. Weir, Augustus Bradbury, and Mrs Schwaz. Steerage : Kichard Mann/ A. Sarah, Margarot Sarah, Susan/lugliam, Mr and Mrs William Adams and family (7), (ioo. Leg gett, Walter Park, James Bottell, Chas. Hartley, Carl Poterscn, Clyde Stoyle Adolph WeidneiyvTames Kogers, T. Baco, and T. Park. jA brother of Mr Stanloy Russell was ajio on board, having arranged to go downrtJhannol with us and leave with the jtiltfl Tho St. Leonards was in charge of Captain Todd, assisted by Mr Broadway chief oilicer, Mr Allsopp, second officer and a crew of 29 all told. We left C! raves end on Thursday, Sopt. 13, and proceeded clown Channel under the guidanco of tho pilot (Mr Williams) with a light breeze and Hno weather. Everything went well till half-past eight on tho morning of Mon day, 17th, when wo were, ns far as I can mako out, just 18 miles east of tho Start. The ship hod all sail set, andatS a.m., when my watch expired, was going about 2 J knots an hour before a fair wind. Tho weather had turned foggy, so that you could not see moro than 200 yards bofore you, and we perpetually blow the foghorn; moreover, tho pilot, who was on duty with tho second officer, had two men posted on tho look-out. I, also, happened to bo on deck waiting for the broakfast bell to ring, but Captain Todd was below. I don't know which of us noticed it first, but all of a sudden I saw a steamer on tlio port side, apparently only about 100 yards off, and coming straight into us. Tho pilot roared "lull speed astern," and someone on board tho steamer replied, "Pull speed astern it Is." By this time, she was nearly upon us, and tho pilot, seeing a collision was inevit able, gave the order, "port holm." This brought tho captain on deck. He, too, roalisod that a bad smash could not bo averted, and told us to lower the boats. Tho steamer then struck us amidships, crunching through tho side of the St. Leonards as if sho was a bonnet box. There scorned to bo hardly any shock ;in fact, those below say they didn't at first think anything serious had happened. We, how ever, knew tho vessel would go to tho bottom in a few minutes, and no time was lost lowering the boats and getting the pas sengers—first the women and children and then the men—into thorn. The Cormorant (for that was tho steamer's name) recoiled aftor striking us, but sho immediately came and stood-by, throwing a ropo aboard, by means of which most of our crew clambered into her. Everybody behaved cxtromely well. There appeared to bo no hurry or panic, yet the loading of tho boats was managed remarkably quickly. Between eight and nino minutes after tho collision, tho last man (Capt. Todd) left tho ship, and within a few seconds tho St. Leonards plunged prow foremost into the sea and disappeared. She had all. sail sot, which tirade the sight even more remarkable and impressive than it might1 otherwiso have been. The air in tho saloon exploded with a loud noiso that made some think the gunpowder aboard had been got at, and tho sea was coverod with wreckage, live stock, and luggage. Tho Cormorant steamed for Dartmouth after making sure all tho human beings belonging to the St. Leonai-ds wero safe aboard, and landed us thore at noon. Many of tho emigrants and poorer pas sengers havo lost their littlo all by the wreck, and aro in a deplorable condition. A Passenger's Narrative. I Tlio saloon passengers wero mostly down botow I when the collision occurred, but WaKei\Park, an intelligent young immi /grant\ describes the scene thus: "Wo steoragb paseongers had jnst finished break fast and^ere^ standing amidships gossiping, when a shout\from aft attracted our atten tion to a ste!U"Qi' on the port side that ap peared about\pVun us down. I heard the pilot bawl, "FoliNspoed astern," nndavoico from the steamar\ answered, " Full speed astern it is;" tlieii for a few awful and ntorminable soconosKour eyes wore clued to ftho advancing vesserv'ond at last—all! how I long it seemed ! —the crashed into I tiro St. Leonards between the galloy and the main hatch. j\had expected an I awful shock, but tho\tnojge was loss than one would have thougjijj, possible. The captain had given orders for the boats to be lowered before tlio colfision xiiccurred, and tihb work of getting the woinonWd children into them was managed very smartly. Np one appeared specially alannetL Two young gentlemen belonging to the\mloon, named Russeil, swam from the, St. Leonards /to the steamer, so' as riot'to overload tho boats, and myself and nearly all' the crew clambered into the latter by 'mean's of a

rope. Mrs Adnams and her children were sea sick in their berths at the time of the accident, and had to be helped into the boats in their nightdresses, but somo beddino- was thrown after them. Tho sailors had a little pet dog they made a great point of saving, but the captains bound (a noble brute) got drowned. We were hardly all safe aboard tho Cormorant before the St. Leonards went down head foremost. Another Account. Charles Rogers, a passenger, states :—" I joined the.ship in London, and left tho East India Docks on the 30th of August, and after proceeding down the Channel the ship experienced a heavy gale on the Ist of Sep tember, which so disabled her that she put back to London, and after receiving repairs she left again on tho 13th, in charge of a Channel pilot named Williams. Exery-' thing seemed to go well till Monday morn ing (the 17th), when I heard a terrible crash. I Crushed on deck, and saw that a large steamer had struck our ship on the^ port side, just about Plimsolls mai'k. I 1^ was fearing that an explosion would take* plate, as just inside where she was* struck a quantity of gunpowder was I stowed in casks, and if this had oventuated, scarcely a soul would have been left to tell tho tale. \ However, our captain, with great coolness, gave orders to lower tho boats, which was done with a deal of smartness, and all the passengers were placed in them. One lady passenger and her children had barely time to save themselves, and had only their night-dresses on, although she managed to grasp an old coat belonging to me, which was on the forecastle. After all the passengers wore in the boats the crew then got into them. After pulling a short distance away I saw the St. Leonards go down stem first. Three loud reports followed, her decks apparently were blown up, and the water was covered with wreckage, sheep, pigs, and stores. We were picked up by tho Cormorant, which brought us into Dartmouth, where we re ceived every kindness." Passengers' Lobbos.' j The passengers by the St. Leonards were unable to save even the smallest article. Three of the emigrants, 11. Weir, of Col ! Chester ; A. M. Bradbury, of London ; and : W. Applebee, of Cork, who were among tho second-class passengers, lost close on ±'300 'each, besides a quantity of goods of a 11 valuable character. Mr Adnams, formerly !a corn and hay merchant of Newbury, 'Yorkshire, who was accompanied by his ifamily of six children, lost considerably over that sum in hard cash, and an emigrant named Harvey lost tho savings of five y ears. Moral of the Catastrophe. Tho " Morning Post," in a leader that has been very generally approvedby thewrecked passengers, draws the following conclusions from tho catastrophe :—"ln looking at this unhappy collision," says the writer, "it is impossible not to see that it was mainly due to tho impossibility of the sailing ship igotting out of tho way of the steamer. Whether the latter was going at a greater speed than was justifiable in a severe fog there is no evidence to show ; but it is cer tain that when the St. Leonards became first aware of her approach she was bearing down upon her at a rate which it was impossible to control, whon the mischief she was bound to do became apparent. The terrified people on board the St. Leonards could hear the orders of the captain of the Cormorant to ' stop her, to ' go astern, full speed, and so on, and must have known what their peril was, but they were powerless to utter a word, to make any signal, or to get out of tho way. Any position more helpless ono. fails to conceive. Then came the critical moment, tho crash, the bilge, and 'in ten minutes the crow and passengers of ! the ono vessel had been transhipped into 'the other, and the St. Leonards went to the jbottom. Now, the first tiling that must istrike a spectator of such a catastrophe is why is a sailing ship allowed to go to sea without means of signalling in a fog ! The sailing ship lay under the double disadvan-. tage of not being able to give warning to tho steamer or of backing, or of doing more than merely port her helm. As a matter of course sho was run into. It thus becomes a very serious question whether sailing vessels should be allowed to carry passen gers. We are not, of course, speaking of yachts and vessels of pleasure, or of vessels carrying merchandise only, but of passenger ships. In a certain sense a sailing ship is an anachronism, a thing obsolete. Steam has superseded tho wind, has given an in creased speed, increased power, increased means of signalling, and increased faeilit.ej iof handling a ship. Why, then, arc ships, freighted with precious lives, allowed to go on their • voyage without any ono of these appliances of modern science? This collision Kiiould servo as a warning, but it is almost too much to hope that proper hoed will bo given to it; yet we venture to insist once more that captains of steamers are under no circumstances justified, in going full speed in a fog, or at any time when it is impossible to see another vessel or its lights. Tho blowing of a steam whistle is utterly ineffective to warn out of tho road sailing ships that have no means of instantly arresting their speed if going with tho wind, or of indicating in a fog what course they are about to take. Looking away from the cause of the calamity to the disaster itself, wo cannot too much commond the good discipline, tho" courage and energy of\ tho two crews, who have so well maintained tho character of our merchant seamen, j Our warmest sympathy is also duo to tho poor emigrants who have lost their littlo all. The liberality of our countrymen would doubtless come to their holp at this trying time. But tho real lesson of tho disaster is that only well equpped steamers ought to bo allowed to carry emigrants. An emigrant sailing ship is behind the age." Eulogistic Comments. j "Englishmen," says tho "Standard," commenting on the disaster, "may all read with a foeling of pride the account of the coolness and presence of mind displayed aliko by officers, crew, and passengers of tho emigrant ship St. Leonards. Struck amidships in a thick fog, sho sank in a few minutes, but tho whole of her passengers and crow, numboring sixty-two person 3, were saved. Tho boats were, for a wonder, all in a seaworthy state, and in readiness for lowering, and so prompt were the measures of Captain Todd, who commanded, to steady and quiet the passengers, that tli3 boats wero lowored and everyone placed on board in safety two minutes beforo tlie vessel sank. This is the more creditable inasmuch as tho collision took place in a thick fog, and at an hour when tho passengers wero many of them below, circumstances which were well calculated to make a panic, and which ere now have caused' terrible destruction of life. Tho quickness with which the boats were lowered, is in strong contrast to the delays and bungling which have ocourred in two or three, collisions during the last few months, and it will be interesting "to know -whether the boats were all fitted with patent lowering and detach ing gear. The wreck of the St. Leonards may bo cited as a model of what should take place on such an occasion, calmness and coolness prevailing, the boats rapidly lowered, first the passengers, then the crew, lastly tho caplain, take their places in them, and they row off just as tho ship goes down, High credit is due to all concerned."

Action Against tha Captain of tho lonic.

A man named Sumners, a sailor on board the s.s. lonic, summoned Captain Hallett the other day for £10 Bs, wages alleged to bo duo to him as bosun's mate. It seems Sumnor shipped on board tho lonic in the last named capacity, but soon showed him self so inoompetcntand insolentthatthe skip per disrated him. Tho complainant callediio witnesses, and sovcral of tho ship's officors certified to his incapacity. Captain Hallett said passengers, ollicers, and crew all had complaints againtt Sumnors, who was once cautioned before being disrated, an ex tremity that was only resorted to after he had caused tho breaking of a man's arm by neglect and mismanagement, There was another complaint against him in the log book, ho having, with sevoral others of the Crew, refused to do some necessary work on a Sunday and been fined two days' pay. Tho Captain added ho had remonstrated* with Summers morothan onco, but tho man was so impudent ho at last refused to have anything more to say to him. The Magis trate expressed an opinion that Summers had been very properly disrated, and dis missed the case.

The society papors announce tho engage ment of tho Hon- Ivo Bligh, who '< cap tainod " t!ic last gentlemen's cricket team in Australia, to Miss Florence Morphey of Melbourne and of Mr Tylecote (also a not able cricketer) to Miss Clark daughter of tho millionaire baronet Sir Wm. Clark.

The Lady Jocolyn Disabled Saloon Passenger's Narrative. •

One of the saloon passengers by tho Jocelyn to Auckland has kindly furnished mo with tho following narrative of his ex periences during the fearful gale which dis abled that vessel in the Channel on Sunday the 2nd inst. He says :—" Aftor a delight ful day spent on board, I retired rather late to iqy cabin, the vessel at that time gliding quietly along through a caj m summer sea. Presently the ship began to roll and pitch heavily, but as I am a fairly-good sailor, I thtfught nothing of this untij the noise on dpck, the shrill'whistling of the wind, and tho occasional tfcund'pro'f a green sea^ ;forrard .proclaimed that 'the

weather was growing very dirty indeed Matters grew considerably worse after mid night, and I half resolved to turn out and lave a look up the companion laddor. R e . membering, however, tho door wou'd probably bo locked, I lay still, ard was just dropping off to B le C n when a terrific shock, which made the great ship tremble like an aspen, andwna followed by a most alarming smashing of glass, crockery, luggage, and cabin fufni ture—aroused me. Water was pourine down everywhere. My state-room had three feet washing about directly, and all my luggSge, save a Gladstone bag l av soaking therein. My fellow-passengers had by this time assembled in the saloon wondering what would happen next* and naturally much alarmed. We spent the rest of the night as best we could upon the few settees that remained dry. It was a miserable time. The vessel rolled so heavily that it often seemed as though sho would never right herself again .Moving about was an impossibility. Even sitting or lying down had to cling on /tightly to some safe fixture. The chief Steward fell down the companion ladder Siwldwas badly hurt, and several passengers got more or less bruised. We wore right glad next day to find our selves safely anchored at Spithead, and thanked Providence for a merciful escape when we saw the deck. The sea had made a clean sweep of everything. Aft-yards of bulwarks are gono from both sides of tho ship, and she looks as battered as a "Fly ing Dutchman " after a 3 years' cruise. Personal Notes. Archibald Forbes arrvied Homo about a month ago, and is now busily engaged pre paring a series of lectures on his Anti. podean experiences. One lecture will bo wholly devoted to New Zealand. Miss Alice Dunning, the lady known throughout Australia and New Zealand as "Mrs" Lingard, only became legally en titled to that cognomen on August 11, when sho was privately wedded to Wm. Needham alias Wm.HoraeoLingard.atTrinityChurcb, G ray's Inn. The marriage was prominently announced in all the theatrical papers and caused considerable gibing. The "Referee" say?, " it is to be hoped that the young and interesting couple studied the eternal fit ness of things, and spent at least a part of their honeymoon on the beach at Brighton 'j The %sv. John Aldis, «f Westburg Wilts, father of Professor Steadman Aldie, the newly-appointed Principal of Auokland University, was^the preceptor who gave the ' Bight Hon. John Bright hig first lesson in oratory. Mr Bright acknowledged the obligation in ono of his recent speeches. Mr Clarence Holt, father of the Melbourne manager, Bland Holt, and himself a well known actor in your part of the world, has just been the hero of a domestic drama in real life. Some six weeks ago he met with an accident in his theatre, and was con veyed to the neighbouring Angel Hotel. Here he was tended most assiduously by the principal chambermaid, and an attach, ment sprung up between them with the result that the other day Mr Holt led his nurse to the altar of tho Parish Church of Merrie Islington, and made her hfe "till death do them part." Mr Holt is not exactly a "chicken," and some of his relatives (more especially a chaimincr creature till recently known as "Mrs" Holt) are much incensed, and talk angrily of "undue influence," &c. The happy couple have, however, gone to Margate for their honeymoon, and seem, from all accounts, to get on amazingly well together. The lonic's mail being made up in Lon don to-night, simultaneously with the Brindisi mail of to-day, Sept. 21, by which this letter goes forward. The Brindisi mail is due at Melbourne on October 31st, and the lonic is due at Wellington about November Bth. • I shall, however, back the Brindisi mail to bo in first at Dunedin Mr R. T. Booth, leader of the Blue Ribbon movement, has decided to visit New Zealand on a proselytizing hour. He will be accompanied by Mr T. W. Glover Southampton, agent of the United Kingdom Alliance, and must not be confounded with the Booths of the Salvation Army notoriety whose stylo of working he strongly disapproves.

Mr Frederick Young, hon. secretary of the Colonial Institute, read a paper on the "Political Revelations of Mother Countries and Colonies " at the Amsterdam Exhibi tion the day beforo yesterday (September 19).

Mr George Vc-sey Stewart took advantage of a paragraph in tho " Standard " stating that the kea did great damage in the Lake district of New Zealand, to write and point out that the Southern, and not the Northern-(or Hot) Lakes wero meant. Ho also "jobbed" in a neat little reference to the Rotorua railway, of which, by the way nothing seems to have been heard in finan cial circlos as yot, MrG. G. Stead's Splendor did not run for the Doncaster St. Leger, which seems rather a pity, for on his best form the Now Zealand-owned colt would have nearly won At Newmarket in the spring, Splendor met Ossian at even weights and beat him by a length and a half, and last Wednesday Ossian won the Leger by 3 lengths. Tho jacket of Mr \V. A, Long, the onti podaean turfite, is becoming quite familiar to regular race-goers in England. His colt Condor was one of the four that run for the time-honoured Champayne Stakes oft Doncaster, and Tonans is supposed by good judges to have a chance of winning the Cesarewitch, second only to Corrie Roys. "In tho beginning of last season," says the "World" of September 12th, "a lady was seen in drawing-rooms, the reputed wealth of whom made not a few mouths water, and chained to her side a young nobleman who had previously met with a marked absence of good fortune in his swoop upon the heiresses of tho Pacifio slope. Ihe lady was intelligent, no longer m her first youth, and of mixed parentage her mother having been a New Zealand Maori, married by her father when he gave up whaling and took to boach-comibng and tho acquisition of land in the islands. So well did Barney Rhodes prosper, that this daughter of his has £40,000 a year. She got through her short experience of London in. safety, went bock to New Zealand, and has just given her hand to a local ytune man, the son of a late Bishop of Napier.''* According to a London "society^l paper a brother of the Queen's deceased " body servant," John Brown, is s farmer in thfl Middle Island, New Zealand. The journal referred to says : All the Brown brothers found their way into the Royal Service, except one, who emigrated to New Zea land, and settled on a little farm he had made for himself on the west coast of the Middle Island. Somo years' ago, at Her Majesty's instance, the emigrant Brown returned home and was installed as "giievo" of the Balmoral House Farm. This was a great promotion indeed. But a year of tho position sufficed for Brown whom Colonial experience had emancipated from tho gilUo traditions of his ' race. Roundly swearing that he was stifled in the atmosphere of sneaking and ilunkeyism that tainted the Deesido air, he shook the. dust of the House Farm from" off his honest feet, and hied him back to New Zealand and freedom.

GUY FAWKES' DAY.

"Guy Fawkes' Day" was kept up yester day by the youngsters of tho pleasant suburbs of the city more for the fun than from any supposed Protestant feelings these precocious lads might possess. Bonfires blazed in various directions—from paddocks and side places, voices and petty firaworks hissed and cracked in the gloaming, and we are not aware of any accident having taken place. At ten o'clock the fires had burnt out, the crackers had all exploded, tho youngsters had retired to rest, and the sports of the moraorable night was over for another year.

Christchurch, thJs day. Orange Demonstration at Qhrtstoharen.

At the Orange demonstration yesterday afternoon, resolutions to the following effect were carried:—(l) Renewal of pledge as Orangemen; (2) Condemning the MshLand League as responsible for the state of anarchy, tho frequent crimes, and tha general demoralisation in Ireland; (3) De termination to maintain the present system of State education ; (4) Expressive of sorrow at tho Phccnix Park murders, and protesting against tho attempt by the Government of England to open diplomatic relations with the Court of Konie.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

The Polks.

11 The Strategist" still appears to increase in popularity. Thoro was again a good house last evening, and the performance was in every respect a successful one. Tho amusing situations in which Jack Rutledge places himself in hja masquerading exploits- convulsed the audience witK laughter, while each and every member of the Company contributed to the general effect. The comedy will ba repeated until further notice. 'Late trains m vwfom. ,f^-. nn? a? n Fridayan^Saturday ; ■

THE AFCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1883



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Special Advertisements. Continuation of cheap drapery & clothing sale. H. ATKINS 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 securing from the Now Purchasers a Lease of his present premises. IT. ATKINS Begs also to say that as the WHOLE STOCK Has boon RE-MARKED IN RED, He will continue his Sale for a Few Week 3 Longer, and the Whole Stock will still be offered AT HEAVY REDUCTIONS Off the usual price. ALL NEW GOODS WILL BE SOL For a short time at about WHOLESALE PRICE. JOB STOCKS IN DRESS MATERIALS, JOB STOCK OF ANY DESCRIPTION AT ANY PRICE. CHEAP LINES ARE CONSTANTLY BEI BOUGHT, AND ARE ALL MARKED AT VERY LOW PIUOES. H. ATKI NS, DRAPER, CLOTHIER, &c. Remarkably cheap lines LV DRESS MATERIALS, &c, CLOTHING, &c, AT WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN'S. - ( 5W> Yards Plain Cold Lustres, 4Jd, sid,CJd s a 800 Yards Fancy Dress Goods, iid, 5.d, 7»d a a 2000 Yards do. 9d, 10} d, Is jS 2 Fancy Silk Mixed Checks, Is yard i°O 30 Fancy Print Shirts, 2s 9d half price 11» 60 Pairs Net Curtains from 2s Ud pair Z%< 257 Whitoand Unbleached Linen Damasks •o B Table Covers, all sizes, from Is Cd each a^ Large Assortment Capes, Dolman Capes, S 2 Shawls, and Squares, from Is (d, less " S than half-price 9w 12 Ladies' Silk Jackets, from 179 Cd, ""« I worth Double 500 Pieces New Prints, from 3Jd, New Plain and Fancy Sateens Good Assortment Now Cashmeres and Nuns Veilings White and Groy Calicoes, Wholesale Prico by Pieco, net cash Boyß'and Youths' Tweed Suits, 12s 6d, great bargains Boys' and Youths' Mole Trousers, from ■Is 3d Men's Twocd Trousers from 5s 6d, Cs 6d, 7s 6d, Men's, Boys', and Youths' Straw Hats in groat variety Job Lot of Carpets, to bo cloared out Cheap, to mako room; Felt Carpet, llin. wide, Is 6)d yard; Tapestry Carpot, 2s Id ; Brussels, 3s Cd; Kidderminster,2slid; Splondid Assort mont Floorcloths, from Is 2d yard. Fivo per cent Discount on Cash Purchases over 20s. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE. Ex S.S. BRITISH QUEEN. Wo have just opened up, by abovo Direct Stoamor, a. Very Choice Assortment of SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Including— TRIMMED BONNETS TRIMMED HATS UNTRIMMED BONNETS AND HATS FEATHERS, FLOWERS HEAD-DRESSES OLD LADIES' DRESS CAPS WIDOWS' CAPS RIBBONS REAL AND IMITATION LACES COLLARETTES MANTLES. And a variety of othor Novelties. Dressmaking is now in charge of MISS JACKSON. MIL N E & CIIOYCE, AUCKLAND. X> ETIRING FROM BUSINESS I SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! John Ij ec k. RETmiNG FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. HIS WELL-ASSORTED STOCK SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. i RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. KKTIRINO FROM BUSINESS. PREMISES LET. SELLING OFF! .'■•■ SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! STOCK MUST BE CLEARED. ALL ACCOUNTS not paid before 31st ■ : OCTOBER will be handed to his Solici tor for recovery. ONE MONTH AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. VINTS_WHISKY. SCIENTIFIC BACT. New Whisky 1b maddening and poisonous, no matter how blended, coloured, or agreeably flavoured. VINT & SONS, Belfast, Ireland (established 88 years), at present hold inimnnso stock of thoir Old Well-matured Whisky, and can ensure to the trade-through their Agents—a really PURE. OLD. UNADULTERATED, AND WHOLKBOMK SPIRIT, the qnality having been pronounced equal to OLD FRENCH BRANDY. In bulk and ease, to be had from A. HEATHER, Agent. Head Colonial Office i Melbourne. Christmas Cards OP NEW ZEALAND VIEWS. THESE VERY CHOICE CHRISTMAS CARDS will give friends in England and elsewhere a good idea of tho Beauties and WbMMJBS OF THE "BRITAIN OF THE SOUTH." J. MAORILAND. 2. FROLICS IN NEW ZEA -3.1 LAND. i. MOUNTAIN, 'LAKE, AND FIORD, 5. LAKE AND MOUNTAIN SCENERY. 6. HOT LAKES AND TERRACES. 7. CHUISTCHURCH, : 8. DUNEDIN. 9. GREAT COMET GF 1882. 10. \ AUCKLAND? j • ; Price, One Sjjilx-inq each. Sent to anyi address on receipt of Is Man stamps. , N.8.-The "Frisco Mail, leaving AucWand.pn November 6th, reaches Lqnd.pn ,p.n Docambflr UUu - . "'•■•' shk Bole Yehuob of ips Abotk ip. ■ • ■ 'WILLIAM RATTRAY, , DRAPER, OLOTBEER. '•&■ SILK MBB/OEB, #«, MO, Am>.IBkQBSKN«I!REET,



Special Advertisements. TV/TRS RICHARD SOMEBVILLE (Late Mrs Rountoee), MILLINERY WAKEROOMS, WELLESLEY-STREET. mO INTENDING SETTLERS. FIRST-CLASS SMALL FARMS, With Steam Communication to Auckland, be sides Rail and Good Road, Will be Offered Fok Sale by Auction On the Uth November next. Sco advertisement. I). TONICS & CO. 158 & 160 PLEASE CALIi Queon-st 158 & 100 PLEASE CALL Queen-st 158 & IGO PLEASE CALL Quc.n-st 158 & IGO Queen-st 158 & 160 AND INSPECT Queon-st 158 & ICO AND INSPECT Queen-st 158 & 160 AND INSPECT Queon-st 158 & ICO Queen-st 158 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY Queen-st 158 & IGO GRAND DISPLAY Queon-st 158 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY Queen-st 153 & ICO Queen-st 158 & 100 NEW GOODS Queen-st 153 & ICO NEW GOODS Queen-st I.iß & 100 NJSW HOODS Queen-st 153 & ICO Queon-st 158 & ICO JUST OPENED. Queen-st 153 & 160 JUST OPENED. Queon-st 155 & 160 JUST OPENED. Queen-st 153 & 100 Queen-st 158 & 160 Quecn-st 168 & ICO Queen-st 153 & 100 64 OASES Queen-st 158 & 100 G4 CASES Queen-st 153 & 160 61 CASKS Qucen-st 153 & IUO Quccn-st 168 & 100 NEW CLOTHING Queon-st 158 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Queon-st 158 & ICO NEW CLOTHING Quoen-st 158 & ICO Quccn-st 158 & 160 HATS & HOSIERY. Queen-st 158 & ICO HATS & HOSIERY. Queen-st 15K&160 HATS & HO3IKUY. Quecn-st 158 & ICO Qucen-st 15S & 160 Quccn-st 158 & 100 Queen-st 15-5 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 THE NEW ZEALAND Qnccn-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 153 & 160 CLOTHING FACTORY, Qucen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st ISB & 160 QUKEN-STREET, QuCCII-st 158 & 160 Queon-st 168 & 160 Auckland. Queen-st 158 & 160 Quecn-st 158 & ICO Queen-st 158 & 100 J. FITZSIMONS. Qucon-st 158 & 100 Queen-st 158 & 100 Branch Managor. Queon-st 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 Hran Wheat XN consequence of the continual demand -*- for inexpensive but at tho samo timo roli ablo Artificial Teeth, Mr Crosso Dentist, of Queen-street, adopts this means of Informing his patients that in future ho will supply the best class of Artificial Teoth, on vulcanite base, with suporlor workmanship, at 10s 6d per tooth. This is the cheapest and most satisfactory de scription of Artificial Teeth obtainable in tho Colony, and for which patients frequently pay a guinea a tooth. Celluloid, though not recom mended, will ba supplied at tho same price. Tooth will only bo extracted at half-price, viz., 2s 6d, only between the Hours of 9 to 10 a.m. and i to 5 pan. The Fatal Fatoity of Counterfeiters.— > It would almost seem as if thcro was a spell of fascination in fraud, as if in tho vory conception and execution of a vicious deed there was some smack of a charm. For surely the imitator must know that his imposition will soonor or later bo dotooted. And yet thoro are parties still striving to reproduce Udolpho wolvk's SCIIIKDAM AIIOMATIC SCHNAPPS.