SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

. SIGH WATER {I^^MoSg 1.1 BUNSET.-This Evening, 0.50 • BUNKISS.—To-morrow Morning, 4.42 MOOrTS AGE.-J^VBt Quarter, 22nd, 1.23 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Hingarooma, s.s., Carey, from Russell ' Antares, barque, Lewis, from London I Glenelg, s.s., Stephonsoii, from Tauranga Atgylo, s.s., Norris, from Mercury Bay

DEPARTURES.

Rtngarooma, s.s., Carey, for tho South

IMPORTS.

Per Takapuna —!)7 sacks potatoes. —G. S. I ■ Jakins.

Per steamer Triumph, from London—3 cases surgical instrumtnts. Richardson.s sprays, bundages, tootU instruments, thermometers, hair brushes, tooth brushes, chamois chost pro tectors, antiseptic inhalers, sponge bags, oil silk, &c, 1 case soidlitz boxes, cottonwool, 1 case Benger's peptonisud food, peptonic prepara tions, &c, 1 cask feeding cups. 1 case bromide ■' potassium, bromido sodium, bromide of zinc, naptholinc rcsorcb, paraldeheyde, Benzoate soda.—Graves Aickln. Pel lonic, via Wellington—l cases Kepler's ext. malt and ext. malt with cod liver oil, • hardline, beef peptonoids, &0., 1 case absorbent * cotton, 3 cases Eno's" fruit salt, lowt. Robinson's Stag lint, I case filter rapide, i case muriate ~ acetate, sulphate and tartrato, morphia, 1 case essence loicon. 3 cases Pear's soap and toilet articles, 1 case Ecckelear's Belgian soaps, 1 case sododont, 2 cases Gayetty's medicated paper, 5 cases Allen and Hanbury's castor oil, 2 cases A. and ll.'s cod liver oil, 1 case Allen and Hanbury's maltod food.—Graves Alckin. Per Antares, from London —Plain cottons, £300; coloured cottons, £H0; haberdashery, £300 ;apparol,£lol;drossodlcathcr,£i'o; agricul tural implements, £100; agricultural machinery, . £20; rails and general machinery, £3,700 :;books, £50; papor, 26licwt; stationery, £2flu; tinware, £140; brushware, £190; plated and papier mache goods, £20; toys, £30 firearms, £10; pianos, £50; clocks and watches, £10; printing material, £100; hard waro cutlery, £1.200: gal vanized iron, 28 tons; sheet lead, 1 ton ; ingot tin, 5 tons; zinc, 1 ton; linsood oil, 520t~alis; , whiting, 21 tons; paintcolours, £190; flint glass, £40; china and oarthenwnro. £80; cordage. '• £80; cement, 500 barls; brandy in bulk, l,000golls; brandy In case, 870 galls; rum, 1.670ga115; British spirits, in case, 8l0galIs; foreign spirits, not ratod, SOgalls; porfumod spirits, OOgalls; red wine, 650gaHs; vrhlto wine, ],620gallfl; beer, la glass, 47brls; preserved fish, not rated, £80; salt ilsli, £130; sardines, £250; assorted oilmon's stores, £100; vinegar, 1,510 galls: isingrlassandseJatine, £10; mustard, >i 0; starch, £-10; white salt, 80 tons; candles, «7cwt; raisins, Sficwt; currants, 52cwt; carraway seed, Bcwt; refined sugar, 09cwt; glucoso and sac carum, lOOcwt; confeetionory and neol, £110; apothecary waro, £3iO; saltpetro, sewt; tort, acid, lewt; cream tartar, 3c wt; condensed milk, £110; palm oil, 2 tons; grease, 50cwt. Total declared value of cargo, £13,700.

The now cutter Tui Saiva cleared outwardsat tho Customs to-day for Levuka.

Mr J. Claro is about to commence a small trading vossel to register about 15 tons, for an Island order.

The brlgantlno Ocean Ranger, 234 tons, left Lyttelton for this port yesterday, with 2,775 socks wheat, 150 sacks oats, 410 sacks oats, 100 sacks beans.

The brlgantlne Oceola sailed from Timaru for Auckland yesterday.

The steamers Lily and City of Cork, which were sold by auction yesterday, were purchasod. by tho St. Ilelier's Bay Company. The Lily is to be employed inside Whangurel Harbour, whllo the City of Cork will bo retained for traffic In this harbour.

The b.s. Glenelg left Tauranga at 4.20 p.m. yestorday, will arrived at Auckland at 8 a.m. Passengers:—Mrs and Miss Smith, M iss Stewart, Miss Bird, Mr Frasor, Charlosworth, Somer ville, Burnett, Raymond, Hay, Plorcy, Forbes, Holloway, Murray and 2in steerage. Cargo: 26 sacks gum, 149 sheepskins, and 47 hides.

The S.S. Argyls arrived from Morcury Bay at 5.30 p.m. TOBtorday with tho following pas sengors:—Mossrs Neal, Clark, McLean, Mannah, Monica, Gordon, Mrs Bassctt, Miss Clarkson, Mrs Gordon, Messrs Osbury and Campbell and one steerage.

The s.s. Rlngarooma left for Southern ports at 1 p.m. to-day. Passengers, for Gisborno:—Mr Bralthwaite. For Napior—Messrs Williams (2), Wardrop, Price, and Hetlicote. For Welling ton—Messrs Field, Holworthy, Charlesworth, Forbes, Hansen, Atkin and family (I). For Jjyttelton—Mrs Stacoy, Mr Scott, Miss Goodson. For Dunedin—Messrs Darling, Bennett, Gray, and T. Murphy. For Melbourne—Miss Browe, Messrs Gonnys, Ingram, Mackay, and Hay.

■ Tho ketch Wild Duck, which sustained con siderable damage during a gale a few months ngo, has boon placed in a state of thorough rc i pair by Messrs Hewuon and Melville. Her timbers wore found to bo almost as sound as 1 when put into her. and it was found only necessary to replaeo thoso which had been ' broken off. Messrs Hewson and Melville have . now in course of construction a largo punt 74ft. - x 24ft. x 7ft, which is intended tor the now - Harbour Board dredgo.

ARRIVAL OF THE ANTARES FROM LONDON.

1 The well-known barque An tares, still in com mand ofihar popular nmster.CaptaiuLowls, who is on h5 third visit to this port in tho same YOBsel, arrived In harbour last evening, anchor being dropped off the end of Queon-street Wharf about elovon o'clock. Mr Wood, who occupied the position of chiof officer last voyage, still acts In the same capacity, whilo Mr Lovvo is second officer. Tho passage from London has been of tin ordinary character, and has occupied 103 days from tho Docks. The Jiasaengei..' iboutthirty in number.arrivein Rood iealth,and have been passed by Dr. Philson, Health Officer, who visited the vessel this morning. Neither births nor deaths have to be recorded, and the only mishap which is reported is not of a serious character. On Soptombcr 28 ane of tho paasongors fell heavily upon tho deck and fractured his patella. Ho was attended to with the greatest care by Captain Lewis, and . '■' after patiently lying-up for six weeks he is now able to walk aboutonce more, and thero isevery ' hope of his becoming as well as over in a short 1 time. Of the voyage Captain Lowia roports ■ as follows:—Left tho Bust India Docks on ■August 10th, and passed the Start ftvo days X later. On September 11th woro in company with the Aldergrovo, omigrant ship. Crossed the line on September 14th, and sighted Trindad onthe22nd. OnOctoborßthwasinthomeridian of the Cape. No very bad waathor was ox perienced. The north-east trades proved in different, but the S.E. trades woro good. Run ning down tho oasting north-east winds and calma prevailed, which rather retarded tha pro gress of the vessel. Passed Tasmania on the llth task,, and sighted the Throe Kings on the 20th. Had fair variablo woather along the ■. coast, arriving as above. The following is a list of tho passengers:—Yates, John; Stocks, C.: Bo'nham, \V.; Loyland—Arthur, Emily W., and Infant: Lalmon—Alfred, Mary J.; Mont gomery, Wm. j. Wilkinson — James, Betsy, Charlotte; Packer, John; Frean. Geo. W.; Sontag, Carl; Polakoff-Jacob, Rifko, Simon, Chalm, Clque; Felman — Sumohe, Matko Cluwr. Israel, Pessol, infant; Mallaoyke— ■ Salomon, Freldel. Hesse; Crothers, Win. The * Antares will be berthed to-morrow. She is con signed to Messrs Cruickshank and Co., who request consignees to pass entries and take ■ delivery of goods, as all cargo impending dis chargo will t>e storod, as usual, at their ox jponse. .

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS,

Lallft Rookh, s.s., Bailoy, from Waitora « Bowena, 5.8., Scott, from Waitara - • Takapuna, s.s., Jones, from the South Examiner) barque, Clarkson, from Greymoutn

DEPARTURES.

Takapujia, s.s., Jones, for Lyttelton Douglas, 8.5., MoArthur, for Wattara

• The barque Examiner arrived from Grey ' month last evening, with 316 tons coal. She - started discharging this morn ins. The c.a. Douglas left for Waitara with 20 tons " sundry merchandise yesterday afternoon. The steamer! Lalla Rookh and Rowcna ar rived from Waitara yesterday afternoon. The • former had 90 kegs butter, 15 horses, and 40 lambs, and thd latter had 100 Bheep and 26 ' "horses. Both vessels were to leave again this 1 afternoon, the Lalla Eookh for Wattara, and the - Rowena, for Hokianga. TheUnion-Company'snewsteamerTakopuna, ' which arrived yeßterday, brought the following •nassengers:—Mrs McEffer and child. Rev, T. Bpurgebn, Messrs X Darling, Gordon, Gallajfer, " MoNlcol, and 7ln tho second cabin. She left Port Chalnvjm n*-7 p.m. on the 17th, and made - the run to LylUalu*:: I" M hours. Lyttelton to ■Wellington ocoupica i-i hours; Wellington to Taranakl, 12} hours i and from the latter port to ■ Onehunga wharf, 10J hours; so that the actual steaming time between Port Chanibors and Onehunga wharf was <19 hours; Lyttelton and Onehunga wharf, 35} hours j and Wellington and Onehunga wharf, 23J hours. She left again for the South at 1 p.m. to-day. Passengers: Messrs Tonks, Horton, R. Jackson, Mr and Mrs Power, W. J. Forbes. Honoyfleld, Goodson, Bowgen, Mr and Mrs Rich, Hon. E. MHehelson, Sheffield, R. J. Ross, Jamieson, A. Bullock.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

MBIBOffRKB, November 21, Arrived: Wairaf-'vpa, from Bluff.

• London, Novomber 20. Th«N.Z.S. Company's stfijwner, Aorangi, has made a trial trip, at which ail average speed of H.B knots was attained.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under :— This Day. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotiki, per Glenelg, at 4 p.m. For Mangawai and Kaiwaka, per Ruby at 5 p.m. Friday, 23rd inst For Port Fltzroy. per Water Lily, at 8 a.m. For Waitara, &c, per Hannah Mokan, at Ip.m. For Waihcke, Cowos, and Coroniandol, per Coronmndel, at 1.-0 p.m. For Wiangaroi Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whanga rei, Kamo, Tanglhua, and Mangapai, per Macgregor, at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 2ith mat. For Waterford, Tauranga, etc., per Rotomahana, at 7.30 a.m. For Thames, per Rotqmahana, at 8 a.m. For Walwera, Mahurangl, Matakana, Manga wai, etc., per Rose Caeoy, at 0 a.m. Monday, 2Gth Inst. For Whitiangi and Upper Mill, per Argylo, at 3 p.m. Tuesday, 27th inst. For Taraimki, Wellington, Southern ports, per Takapuna, at 0 a.m. For Toranaki, Nelsou, and Southern ports, per Rotorua, at 6 a.m. Tuesday, 11th December. Per Zealandia, ns follows— For* Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South Amorica, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 11 a.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 11 a. in. For money orders, tha previous evening at 4 o'clock. For registered letters and newspapers, at 10 a.m. Lato letters, bearing an extra foe of sis pence in addition to the postage, will bo received-by tho Mail Agent on board tho stcamor op to the time of Balling. This moll will bo duo in London on Sat urday, Jan. 19, .884. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief PostrOillco. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

November 22, '&3S. Abbott's Opera House—" An Arabian Night," 8 p.m. Choral Hall—Philharmonic Socioty's Concert, 8 p.m. Parnoli Lodge of Oddfollows (Manchester Unity)— Special Meeting, 8 p.m. Y.M.C.A.—Dovotional meeting, 7.30 p.m.

Deaths.

CHAPIN.—On the 30Ui August, at the residence of Mr G. A. Pritohard, Upolo, Samoa, Vesinla Chapln, of that placo aud late of Auckland, after a short but severo illness; deoply la monted by hi» friends. FRETWELL.-On Novombor 32, 18S3, at tho residence of Mr Garland, Hobson-strect, near Cook-street, Kate, the bolovod wifo of Albert j Charles Fretwoll: aged 35 years. The funeral will leavo tho abovo residence at 3.30 to-morrow, 23rd instant. Frionds aro rospocttully invited. HARP.—On November 22nd, 1883, at the res!, denco of of Mrs John Harp, Howlck Beach, Mr James Harp; aged 72 years. Tho fmural will loavo on Sunday noxt, 25th instant, at 2 p.m. Frionds please accopt this invitation. MKURANT.—On November 21, at tho Provin cial Hospital, Johanna, tho boloved wife of Honry Mourant; agod 31 years. Funcr&l will leave tho Hospital at 2.30 p.m.

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1883.

For tho causo that lacks assistance, For tho wrong that uoods rosistuueo, For tho future In tho distance, And tha good that wo con do.

The visit of a Cabinet Minister is usually a very pregnant topic of speculation, a tberao for loading articles, and an occasion that sots in motion the deputationisers and wire-pullers. Mr Bryce's present visit la an oxcoption. Perhaps the city has ox' ponded its surplus enthusiasm and energy on the greater Ministerial luminary who has latoly loft us. Wo approliond, how ovor, that Mr Bryco is not a favourito with deputations. Ho will not even mask his nogatives in polite generalities, and hence, though thero are vnrious matters coming specially within his own department, such as tho remoral of the policei barracks, no oho soems to care about bearding the lion in his den. Tho hard bargain drivon over tho armoury, by which the Defence Minister secured a bettor site and more suitable building, besides putting soino hundieds of pounds of city money into tho Colonial Treasury, has rather taken tho conceit out ,of our loeft magnates, and indisposed thorn to waste their porsuusivo sweetness on the desert ear of tho brusque Minister. Of the business which has brought Mr Bryco to Auckland only tho vaguest notions gain currency. One purpose, it is said, is tho weeding out of a select few from a number of applications that have been lodged with the Native Lands Court for the investigation of titles to land in tho King Country ; another roport says that ho was anxious to get the district surrounding Kawhia harbour passed through the Court; while a third rumour gives it out that the Government are resolved to brine; the whole of the King Country under the Native Reserves Act, with a view to future nationalisation of the land. These speculations will gain little either of confirmation or denial from the gentle man who could most easily give it, and curiosity in Auckland has been too heartily nauseated with the humbug of native dip lomacy to distress itself about the matter. But there is a question upon which Mr Bryco might and should satisfy the intense craving of the public mind for information— we mean the position of the North Island trunk railway survey, and the reasons that still prevent a commencement from this end. Men who should know say there is no difficulty in the way; that the natives are willing enough, and are pressing the Government to construct a road in the King Country from Kawhia to Kopua. It might not be amiss if the gentlemen who gave Major Atkinson an insight into public feeling on this subject would undertake tho delicate task of convincing Mr Bryce that the sentiment was not evanescent, and neither dead nor sleep ing.

Testimonial to the Retiring Mayor.

A proposal has been mooted in private and business circles during tho past few days for some public recognition of Mr J. M. Clark's services to the city during his three years' occupancy of the Mayoral office. Tho idea has, we understand, now takpn definite shape, and a public meeting frill, vre believe, be called at once to consider the project, ascertain the bent of tho public mind on the sub ject, and arrange for giving it effect. The members of the City Council have already resolved to entertain the retiring Mayor at a dinner and present him with an illuminated address, but it is as yet un certain whether their programme will be merged into tho broader one now being sot on foot. We are quite sure, however, that the feeling is general throughout the city that Mr Clark has filled the office well, and has set -an example of public spirit which might be (imitated, with advantage by othpiTt who have the time and the means to devote themselves to public life. Especially in connection with tfie Public Library, the mostpopular of our civic institutions, has Mr Clark's Mayoralty been distinguished by munificence and enlightenment, and this fact alone should arouse popular interest in the proposal now under consideration." As a purely selfish policy, it is wise for our citizens to show their appreciation of special efforts on the part of public men to improye and benefit the city, and this as well as higher motives should come fully into play to render tho proposed gathering in honour of Me Clark in ovory way worthy of the occasion that has callpd it together.

The Cutting Down of Emily Place.

We congratulate the vestry of St. Paul's Church upon their acceptance pf the Council's offer to rebuild the edifice fn exactly the same condition as at present, supplying the congregation moan while with a temporary place of worship, ThU re moves the sjiigma of ptandfng in fchp way of the proposed cjty improvements from pure motives of obstinacy, or a desire to extort special by favourable terms from the Cjty Council. As large property-owners in the vicinity, St. Paul's vestry will come very

well out of the levelling of Emily Place without making a pot-haul on the church We should have liked to see a moro spirited and enterprising policy ondoraed by tho con gregation, and still hopo that tho fiat for the re-erection of thatintorestingbutbynomeang handsome relic will nover be carried into execution. However, the settlement ar rived at, which may or may not be mado the basis of future negotiations, clears away the obstacles to the vigorous execution i.f those works upon which the erection of our Railway Station and the Frozen Meat Company's establishment depends. Tho local bodies interested, therefore, should put forth special exertions for the completion of the reclamation, on which the new station is to stand. Dolays are ever dangerous, and in the matter of public works' votes they are very specially and peculiarly so, to say nothing of the inconvenience and loss which the public suffer every day from the insufficiency of the existing station accommodation.

New Zealand Frozen Meat in London.

The first symptom, and that a significant one, that New Zealand frozen mutton is des tined to practically pusli the inferior Aus tralian moat out of tho English market, is to bo found in a cable message from London which wo publish to-day. A cargo of 3,050 carcases of Australian sheep, landed from the steamship Garonno, is reported to be in excollent condition; but the consignees have decided, instead of placing it upon tho market, to storo it for some time. Tho reason given for tho adoption of this course is that tho market is temporarily glutted by tho cargo of New Zealand mutton by the Doric, it is evident, however, that this does not supply the whole reason for tho exceptional course named being adopted with regard to tho Garonne's cargo of meat. Shipments of mutton have, on formor oc casions, arrived in London almost aimul staneously, and it was nover thought neces sary or advisablo to storo ono of tho cargoes until tho market was in a moro receptive condition. But in tho present instance- an Australian shipment follows close on the heels of one of tho large cargoes taken by the direct steamers from this colony, and the result is that it is found temporarily unsaleable. Tho Australian meat always fetches Id to 2d less per pound than doea that from Now Zealand, and if cheapness wero the only standard it ought to out out our moat completely; but the consignees who know what reception it would receive if placed in competition with tho Doric's cargo have not invited comparison, but stored it up till ft more convenient season. Tho resolution is of importance, as it will satisfactorily test whether meat in largo quantities can bo preserved in good condition after being taken a long voyage and transferred to stores in England. Should it provo suc cessful, tho result will probably do to raise tho price of frozon meat, sinco it will enable consignees to rogulato tho supply to tho demand, instead of often having to sell in a dull market. To this colony, however, the inci dent is chiefly valuable in proving the superiority of its mutton to that sent from Australia, and as thus giving an assurance of a pormanont and remunerative trado in frozen meat being established between New Zealand and London.

A cable despatch from Molbourno notifies that Major Atkinson, Premier of this Colony, has had an interview with Mr Jamos Service, Proniior of Victoria, on tho subject of the forthcoming conforonco in Sydnoy. Our Premier, in tho eourso of con versation took occasion tonssuro Mr Service that the views of tho New Zealand Govern mont on tho subject of Pncih'c annexation wore in sympathetic accord with those of tho Victorian Government.' An all tho other colonial roprosontativos nro assembling in Melbourne, prior to proceeding to Sydnoy, it might facilitate tlio labours of tho Con foroneo vory much if thoy had a prelimin ary "kororo" with tho Victorian Proniior, and by an interchange of views bo converted to his viow of tho important subjoct.

In tho Appoa! Court at Wellington yes terday, ovldonco was hoard in tho caso of Stono v. Atkinson. To-day t!ho argument in tho caso was concluded, their Honour* reserving judgomont. This caso rcfors to tlio soizuro of tho barquo Gaxolle in Auck land harbour, and tho issue is of consider able importance to tho commercial and nautical community.

Tho body of the^jato Judge Manning, who died in London, is on bo;;nl of tho barquo Antares, wliich arrived in: harbour to-day. Arrangements will bo mado to Intor tho ro mains with duo respect, but at present it is not known when thoy will bo landed. It is rathor rcmarkablo that neither Captain Lewis, master of tho ship, his crow, nor Sassongors, had tho remotest idea that n cad body was included in tho cargo until thoy arrived hero Inst evening, and wero informed of tho circumstances. As Captain Lewis wisely remarked, " Woll, perhaps it« just as woll, for wo who travel on tho wator are somotimes rather superstitious." Most Bailors havo a groat clrend of a doad body, and many havo been known to rofuso to ship 'n a vossel which has bocn engaged to remove ono,

Ownorsof valuable dogs had botter.for a timo at least, give tho Ponsonby Road a a wide berth, a» thoro is reason for belioving that poison lias been laid down in tho vicinity. Last night Mr Smyth, of tho New Zealand Insurance Company, was pro ceeding along tho road with a favourite terrier, which was apparently in porfect health, when suddenly tho animal stopped, lowered Its head, and seemed to quiver with excitomont. Mr Smyth at first thought it had discovered a rat.buthewasspoedily undeceived,for it fell over on its side and ho then saw that it was labouring in the throes of a sevoro spasm. It rapidly grew worse, and in a minute or two died, having manifested all tho symptoms of death by itrychnino poisoning. Several passers-by stopped, ami, with the owner of tho dofunct animal, made a hasty examination of tho placo, but nothing win discovered.

At a recent meeting of the Auckland Regatta Committee It was decided to add a race for Rob Roy canoes to tho programme already published. The question of adding a scow race was postponed for considor ation at a Stiller meeting.

We notice that Dr. Wilkins, oculist and aurist, will arrive again in Auckland in the, oourse of a few days, and may bo consulted after next Sunday, tho 25th inst., at Mr Graves Aickin's Pharmacy, Queen-street, for all eyo, ear, and throat diseases. Dr. Wilkins was several years at tho Royal Eye Hospital, Moorefiolds, London, undor Messrs Bowman and Critchett, the two leading osulists of the world, and has there fore had a large experience in tho treat ment of those diseases, and as a specialist of high standing, Dr. Wilkins is very moderate inliis charges to all classes of pationta.

Ellen McLellan, brought down from Helonsville by Constable Naughton on a .charge of attempting suicide with a razor while suffering from excessive drinking, was charged before P. A. Philips, Esq., J.P., and remanded for eight days.

The third heat of tho trial fours of the North Shore Kowing Club took place last evenjng over the same course aR the pro yious pnos. A good start was effected, each crew doing their lovel best from tho beginning. When the Victoria Wharf was passed, the crow stroked by Burgess had a slight lead, but as their boat was in tho out side position they lost ground in the sweep over the spit. Misfortune ptill awaited them, and after picking up tho lost ground, the button came off No. 2 skull, and im mediately after that tiie pin came out of the rowlocks, leaving the crew stroked by Greenwood to finish alono. The final hoat between the winners of last evening and the crew composed of Webster, Buchanan, Logan, and Dalglelah, will take place on Tuesday evening. The sculling match was also held, but as ono claimed a foul, it is likely to be rowed over again.

Anyone walking along the harbour fore shore must see at a glance that an immense amount of pile-driving will havo to bo done in the near future before buildings of any size can be erected on the reclaimed land. Would it not, thorofore, pay someone very handsomely to import ono of Nasmyth's stoam pile-drivers ? Ono of those machines would drivo any ordinary pile in about four minutes, a rather remarkable con trast to the slow and laborious operation one sees practised in Auckland. Nasmyth's pilo-driyers are, of conreo, largely used in Europe, the reason being their speed and their effectiveness. Ab to expense, in a large undertaking they would soon pay their cost in the saving of wagos as'well as time. It would pay the Harbour Board, or failing that body, somo private enterprising firm, to import one or more for tfye purpose of letting out on hire at a reasonable charge. The prinplple of Wasmyth's pile-drivers is tho same as that of his pelebroted. steam hammer; in fact, Jhe. two machines are Identical, A description of their ' construc tion and what they can' appomplish will be found In the recently published "Auto biography of James Nasmyth," edited by Dr. Smiles (John Murray, London).

At the close of tho last meeting of the City Council, the members hold an informal meotkig, at which it was suggested that Mr J. M. Clark should be presented with a oomplimontary'address, and suitably enter tained, when his third Mayoral term ex pires—a few weeks henco. Tho project was regarded with great favour, and a tacit understanding was arrived at to carry it out with such modifications in detail as might be deemed expedient". Mo ono will doubt that the Mayor has well earned such a demonstration of respect and satisfaction, and tho public with whom ho has rendered himself so popular would, wo are sure, be only too glad to have an opportunity of joining in it. Mr Clark has fulfilled tho executive duties of his office and also dis charged its honorary functions in a manner both to sustain right worthily the credit and importance of the city, and to make it extremoly difficult for any of his successors to outrival him. He retires with the thorough confidence and heartiest gocd wishes of the burgesses whom ho has repre sented for three years so honourably and gracefully.

A bicycle accident happened last evening at the top of AVakefield-street to an inex perienced rider who overturned tho vohicle. Finding the blood trickling down his face, he ran into Dr. Stockwoll's, but the Doctor was not in. Tho bicycle was damaged as well as the young man's noso, but not to any marked extent. The rider had boon taught by a lady in Queen-street, but was not sufficiently experienced to go alono.

Amongst the passengers who arrived by tho barque Antares from London aro thrco families of Jewn, refugees from South Russia. Ono is a bakor, another a brick layer, and a third a carpenter, so that they will probably find plenty of employment hero.

With reference to tho caso of attempted Buicide at Ilolensville, wo are rcquosted to statetliat the Daniel McLellan referred to i» not the gontleman of the same name now re- Biding in Upper Queen-street, Auckland, and who was lately landlord of tho Rising Sun Hotel, Newton, and formerly of Papa kura Valley and Heleneville.

To the Editor: Sir,—lnroferonco to tho letter that appeared in last Tuesday evon ing'« Star vice tho two sisters and tho ludy friend who wero walking up Quoen-streot, I beg to state that it waa ono of tho sisters that was struck and grossly insulted, and not tho lady friend, as stated by your corres pondent. —I am, &c.| A Lover ov the Tkutii.

A well-attended religious serrico was hold ljut night in tho .Mount. Eden Baptist uH^el. Addresses wore delivered by tho Rev. U. Whjtock, pastor, and Messrs Parker and Fry. Tho singing of the choir formed an interesting portion of tho scrvico.

There was a very good attendance at Abbott's Opora House last ovening, when tho irresistibly amusing comedy of " An Arabian Night " was repeated. Tho play abounds with exceedingly droll situations, which sustain tho interest of tho spectator to tho close. Erory ono of the perform ers is well up iv his or hor respective part, and the satmfactory result is that tho pro duction is au oxcollont ono. Tho comedy in admirably mounted, one of the scones, which waR specially prepared for tho pioco, being greeted with loud applause oach night. The programmo will bo repeated to night.

A conforonco took plnco last ovouing between tho City Schools Committeo and tlio teachers for tlio purposo of arranging details as to tho proposed demonstration. It was decided that tlio demonstration bo hold on the 21st proi. in tlio Domain,tho schools mustering at tho Groy-street iireboll and marching in procession to the sceno of tho day's amusement. It was stated that £liiO would bo required to mako tho fcto a suc cess. Several present objected to tho issuo of subscription cards to tho children, and it was decided to raiso tho money necessary by means of a ]>aid canvasser.

The Philarmonlo Socioty's concert takos place in tho Choral Hall thin evening, and should be largely attended. A highly attractive programme has boon prepared and advertised, and the performers are said to bo au fait with tho several Tnorccaux which tlioy aro " billed" to reudor.

To tlio Editor : Sir, —Some little excite mont has been caused in Upper l'itt-streot during tho lout few days in the removal of a two-story liouso from licresford Terrace Somo say it could not be got down tlio incline, others say it enn, but I sco this ovening tho wise ones are wrong : it is well down I'itt-strcet. I am sure, if tho boss would only take notes of all tlio suggestions that have boon offered, and what each saw in tho different countrios they havo been in, Bomo from Australia, California, Chicago, and New York, ho would havo a good collection ; but tlio boss, Mr Connolly, in his quiot way, says: "Thank you, my friond, I havo been thoro also." —I am, &c, Lookkr-ox.

The mombors of Messrs L. I). Nathan's Cricket Club play n friendly match with tho Club formed by tho Master Mariners now in port, at St. Holior's Bay, on Satur day afternoon next. A special trip has boon arranged, tho p.s. Tongariro leaving Queon-stroet Wharf at 12.30 p.m.

An entertainment was givon last evening by tho members of tho Kxcolsior Lodge, Fraliklin Road, of a very gratifying charac ter. Mr D. Goldio, President of tho Now Zealand Order of Good Templars, occupied tho chair, anddeliverod a brief introductory address. Tho programmo, which was select and appropriate, consisting chiofly of songs and recitations, was faithfully realised.

-Sir F. W. Farnall delivorcd tlio second of his course of locturos on " Anglo- Israeli™ " in the hall of tho Voting Men's Christian Association iast night. The audience was very limited, not moro than twenty "porsens boing prosont. Tho lecture was an attempt to traco the wanderings of tho lost ton tribes westward after the Captivity, and to identify them with tlio Saxon tribes which invaded Britain, and tho point upon which tho lecturer appeared to put most stress was an apparent coincidence between certain words and names. At tho closo of tlio lecture, Mr F. J. Fonton combatted sovtral of tho arguments adduced by the lecturer, and doubted whether nny con siderably number of tho Israelites wore carried into captivity. Ho thought it most probablo that only tho leading men were deported. Mr I'ornall replied to Mr Fenton's objections, and was supported by Mr T. Craig, after which the meeting separated.

Stanley and Darbyshiro's Juvonilo Opora Troupo, which played a successful eoaßon in this city at Christmastido last year, have just returned, after doing a highly-profitablo tour of tho colony. They havo not had oc casion to travel boyond its borders, but they have visited every town of any note in it, making a groat hit everywhere. Thoy played a four and a-half weeks' season at Invercargill, a seven weeks' season at Dunedin, nine weeks at Christchurch, and eleven weeks at Wellington, so that if thoy continue this rate of advancing popularity they should havo a clear quarter's run in Auckland. Since they were Inst hero thoy have added to their repertoire "The Pirates of Penzanco " (with which thoy opon at tho Opera House on Thursday ovening next), Offenbach's "Grand Duchess," Lecocq's "La FillodeModamo Angot," andDibdin's "Waterman." Thoso they will play aswell as " Pinafore " and " Les Cloches do Corno ville," while tho pantomimo of "Jack the Giant-Killer, which was played hero last Christinas, will probably, on this occasion, bo reserved for production in Australia, whither tho Troupo go aftor their Auckland season.

Yesterday, in tho Appeal Court at Wol lington, the case of Colcman v. Bloomfield was decided. Tho case was an appeal from a decision given by Mr Justice Gillios in Auckland, in July last. Tho following was tho judgment of tho Court: —Mr Justice Johnston: "I think tho judgmont of tho Court below should bo affirmed. I agree with Mr Justico Gillies that it is quite clear that tho wish of tho testator was that equal shares should bo paid out of the residuary estate to tho children of Mrs Bloomfield as they attained the age of 21 ; but what tho effect of tho clauso relating to Matawhero is, may depend on tho relation of the parties who are interested under the will when Mrs Bloomfield dies. I think it would bo a rash and dangerous precedent to give a judicial decision with respect to the clause of tho Matawhoro estate, undor a possible or probable combination of cir cnmstancoß." Mr Justice Richmond : "I am of tho same opinion as Mr Justico Williams. I concur that tho appeal should be dismisaod with costs in the higher scale, to be taxed by the Registrar at Auckland, and paid oat of the estate."

The lecture, entitled "ATrip Through the Highlands," which the Rev. R. F. Maonicol was announced to deliver in St. James's Hall to-morrow evening, has been un avoidably postponed till early in December.

C. E. Button, Esq., will deliver a leoture to-morrow (Friday) ovoning, in tho hall of tho Young Men's phrlstian Association, in aid of tlio library fund—Subject, "Tho Moon, hor motions, lior physical condition, and some myths anil notions concerning har." ' Tho lecture will bo lllustratod with lime-light diagrams. Ml; Button is an-amuslng and lluont orator, and his astronomical knowlodgo will onablo him to dolivpr a very interesting discourur,

CABLEGRAMS.

[special to press association.]

(Received November 22nd—11.30 a.m.) The French Senate and Transporta tion to the Paoino. London, November 21. The French Senate in committee, by a large majority, rejected the principle of consequential transportation of recidivists when not ordered by a Judge. French Mall Movements. The Messageries Maritimee mails will in future leave Marseilles on every fourth Wednesday. Do Brazza Not Boad Yet. The reported death of M. De Brazza at Liberville turns out to be false. H.M.S. Dryad. Commander E. Halton, with afresh crew, has been appointed to H.M.S. Dryad. De Losseps' Cable Concessions. Tho nortuern shipowners have approved of M. de Lesseps' proposed cable conces sions. The Chinese Army In Tonquin. French spios report a garrison of ten* thousand troops at Bacnih. Conflict botweon England and Portugal. London, November 20. It is possiblo that tho British Govern ment will be provoked to resist the seizuro of St. Paul do Loanda, on tho West Coast of Africa, by tho Portuguese Government. London, November 20. TIioN.Z,S. Company's steamer Aorangi has mado a trial trip, at which an avorage speed of 14.8 knots was attained. Relief of Hicks Pasha. London, November 20. The Government are consulting as to whether the Indian troops shall bo sent to relievo tho forces under Hicks Pasha, who are roported to be short of provisions and surrounded by tho enemy.

[kkutkr's cableobams.]

Frozen Moat to be Stored in London. London, Novembor 21. The cargo of frozen meat, consisting of 3650 carcases of sheep, per steamship Gar oiino, from Melbourne (October 6), arrived in porfoct condition. It has been decided, however, by tho consignees to store tho meat for tho present, as tho market is tem porarily glutted by tho Doric's cargo from Now Zealand, French Criminals In tho Paoiflo.—Rojoc tlon of the Scheme. Pauls, November 20. Tlio Recidivist* Bill, providing for the wholesale deportation of habitual criminals from French cities to tho Pacific Islands, was under discussion in tho Senate to-day. Tho moasuro was warmly criticised, and rojoeted by a considerable majority. Fonlan Murdorer Sentenced to Death. London, Novembor 21. Tlio trial of tho Fenian Poolo for tho murder of Mr McKonny, and in whose case tho first jury wero discharged, being unable to agree upon a verdict, concluded yoster day at Dublin, when a verdict of guilty was brought in and tho prisoner was sentenced to death. At the conclusion of the trial Poolo spoke boastingly of his connection with tho Fenian brotherhood, but denied that he had bocn concornod in the murder of McKonny.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received November 22—12.40 p.m.)

Tho Annexation Conference.—lnterview betwoon the Premiers of Now Zealand and Victoria.

Melbourne, Thursday,

Major Atkinson, Preinior of Now Zea land, had an interviow yostenlay with Mr Service, tho Promier of Victoria. In the course of their conversation, Major Atkin son said his Government was thoroughly in unison with that of Victoria on the quos tion of Pacific annexation.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Last two productions of "An Arabian Night."

Men of colour.—Painters. High tied.—Tl>o bew on a bonnet. Thoro aro 140,000 windowless houses in Franco.

Mr Wm. Fraser is ro-olected Mayor of Thames.

Over 5,000 bicycles arc used in tho mail service in England.

Cheap sardines aro sham fish, swimming in a pool of cotton seed oil. Princo Charles of Germany smokes twenty-four cigars every day. Tho Colonial Secretary is visiting various institutions at Nelson to-day.

In drawing a woman «n to intimacy you must never appear aware of your progress. Sir Moses Montcfiore, the well-known Jowish philanthropist, attained tho ago of 100 yoars in October last. One hundred thousand men aro omployod in tho shipbuilding and marine engineering works of Groat Britain, and their annual earnings roach a total of £7,000,000. Tho " Otago Daily Times" argues for separation, or insular Government, from tho fact of tho losses on Northern railways.

Mr Weaver, manager of tlio South Pacific Oil Carapany, was thrown from his horso at Gisboruo yos'torday l and got his log broken.

Thero aro two classes of disappointed lovers—thoso who aro disappointed befora marriage, and tho more unhappy onos who aro dispppointed after it. Ericsson, the Swedish inventor, who is now 80 years old, compotod with George SUphenson in 1829 for the prizo locomotive. Ho is now engaged on submarine torpedo boats.

Highest earthly happiness:—An utterly insecuro respite from intolerable suffering. The Spyalan Hotel, Tuapeka, Otago, has been burned down, tho loss boing £800. " Tho Life and Death of James Carey,'1 in ten acts, was tho sensational title of a pieco played recently in Glasgow. Thoro are 100,000 Jews in London, who havo three weekly newspapers, fifteen synagoguos, and a rabbinical collego. Mr Montgomerie's houso at Waipu was burned down yesterday morning. Building and contents insured for £350 in tho South British Office.

An English statesman paid a visit to Ire land ; but it rained continuously during tho whole of his stay there. Afterwards, whenever ho met an acquaintance who had just returned from the Emerald Isle, he would inquiro whether "that shower " was over yet. '

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COUNCIL.

The regular monthly meeting of this Council was held yesterday afternoon. Present: Sir Or. M. O'Rorke (Chairman), Bishop Cowie, District Judge Smith, Dr. Campbell, Rev. D. Bruce, and Colonel Haultain. Professor Aldis was also in attendance, and was introduced to the members of the Council.

Visit from Premier.—A telegram was received from tho Premier regretting his in ability to visit the College while in Auck land, and expressing the hope that he would be enabled to pay it a visit during the summer.—TheChairman, on remarkingupon the great interest that the Premier had always evinced in tho College, went on to say that in reference to the inadequacy of their accommodation the Government had consulted the Hon. Mr Whitaker, and that this gentleman thought that accommodation might bo obtained in tho Masonic Hall, Prinees-atreet. He would consult Mr Whitaker on his return from Sydney.—lt was also agroed to apply to tho Government that the quarterly payments should bo made in advance.

New Member.— A letter from tho Board of Education notified tho appointment of MrR. Hobbs to the Council vice M r Laishley (resigned).

Examination Cbntriw.— Upon an appli cation from George Wilks, of Manaia, for permission to write the Collego examina tion papers for degree of LL.B. at Manaia, under supervision, the Professorial Board recommended:—"That centres of oxamina tion in connection with the Univei'sity College be established in Wellington, Napier, and New Plymouth, and that the annual examinations and all examinations for entrance scholarships and exhibitions be held in those towns simultaneously witli those held in Auckland." The Council ap proved of an examination being held at New Plymouth ; and at other towns on applica tion.

Training College Students. — The following further resolution of the Profes sorial Board was al«o approved :—" That it is advisable to admit the students of the Auckland Training College to any course of lectures at the University Colloge on pay ment of two-thirds of the ordinary fees, provided that at least seven shall attend such course."

Dredging.— Professor Thomas wrote stating his intention to dredge for marine animals in the waters near Auckland, and asking for a grant of i'2o towards the neces sary expenses.—Granted.—The Professor also stated that ho proposed to increase his geological specimens. Oxford University.— The committee deputed to deal with tho offer of Professor Jowatt, of Oxford, to admit students of the College to Oxford University reported—(l) That the thanks of the Council should be conveyed to Dr. Jowatt; (2) that tho Coun cil should accept tho proposal, but sug gested that hereafter a course of tuition of two yearo in tho College ought to be ac cepted, instead of a three years' course, as entitling students of tlio College to tlio benefits *i admission to Oxford under tlio proposed scheme for shortening the period of residence thero for colonial students ; (3) that it should bo represented to the Vico- Chancellor that tho New Zealand Univer sity, to which the Auckland University Collogo is affiliated, is incorporated by Act of tho General Assembly of New Zealand, and has received a Royal .charter recognis ing the degrees of tho New Zealand Uni versity as if sScli degrees had been granted by a University of the United Kingdom, and that tho Auckland Univorsity College is at present maintained by a statutory grant of £4,000 per annum ; (4) that the Council concurred vrith the Vice-Chancellor that tho clauso marked B rolating to affili ated colleges, which provided for the Ox ford Univorsity being represented on the governing body of such colleges, and taking part in their examinatians, would be inap plicablo to this institution. The Profes sorial Board reported that little advantage would accruo to tho College by acoopting tho proposal. Tho Committee's report, however, was adopted. Proposed School ok Medicine.—The Chairman pointed out that whereas tho Royal Commission had recommended that there should bo five professors in the University Collego of Auckland, and whereas by tho combination of the chairs of English and Classics they had only four, they were now free to appoint a fifth pro fessor. Tho Chairman then road tlio fol lowing extract, from n. letter ho had received from Professor Scott, Professor of Anatomy at Duncdin :—" Should you think of offer ing for tho present merely a two years' course of instruction, as was done here for somo years, one or two lecturers will bo required in addition to tho Professor of Anatomy and Physiology. Tho following is tho cost of such a partial cost: —Professor of physiology, £700, main teuanco of museum, £40; anatomy porter, £120; locturor (surgery ?), £200: £1,0(50. A sum also would bo required for apparatus, fittings, &c. In any caso tho Hospital must be thrown opon to tho students, and the Hospital medical and surgical staff must agree to give them clinical instruction. Application had boon mado by the Uuiversity Senate to tho sovcral Universities and Medical Boards of tho United Kingdom to extend to its affiliated colleges the samo privileges as re gards their medical students as had been conferred on the University of Otago by the University of Edinburgh. In reference to this, Mr Moskell had wired :—"Edinburgh has answored unofficially, pending meeting of Court, that probably possession of charter by Now Zealand University makos recogni tion by Edinburgh unnecessary. Glasgow sends answer that only individual lectttrers can bo recognised, and on their own appli cation. Letters only just come. I expect further answers."—Col. Haultain did not think their funds could stand the ap pointment of another professor, as it would leave only £500 for contingent oxponses, whoreas at present thoy amounted to £1,200. —Tho Chairman con sidered that these contingent expenses might bo greatly reduced.—Colonel Haultain said tho House Surgeon of tho Hospital was exceedingly anxious for students at the Hospital, and had Offered his services to the Hospital Committeo to suporintond and instruct them, with a view not of their going through a whole course at tho Hospital, but of gaining such in struction a* would be oi vory material benefit to them if thoy went to England to continuo thoir studies thoro.—The Chair man remarked that it had also been suggested that in caso a Medical School would bo too extensive to establish a School of Engineering with a School of Mines. ■ Ho thought the Medical School, however, would be more generally approved. —After somo further discussson, tho Chair man, Rev. D. Bruce and Judge Smith wero appointed a committee to inquire and re port.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Beforo Messrs A, Boardman and K. Isaacs, J.P's.)

Drunk.—Joseph O'Noil was lined ss; John McGoosh, third offence, 20s, and 5s maintonanco, or seven days.

Breaking Glass.—Mary Grant was charged with breaking 12 pones of glass in Chapol-street tho proporty of Hannah Hubbard. on 21st mat.— Constable Solo deposed that ho .was callod by a boy to go to Mrs Hubbard's house. Tho prisoner was very drunk, armed with a pot suck. Ho saw tho broken glass, but did not sec tho offonco committed.—Hannah Hubbard doposcd that prisoner called in tho ovoning and stated that sho was a vory poor woman, and begged witness to give hor a night's lodging". Sho was sober when sho called. Allowod prisoner to go to her. bod out of compassion. Sho retired to the back room to finish her ironing, and shortly after sho heard a noise and scuttling in hor bod room. Prisoner was screaming. Sho wont in and found a man in bed with tho prisoner, and to hor surprise tho prisoner was quito drunk. Tho man ran out into tho street, and prisonor smashed 12 panes of glass with a pot-stiok.—Tho Bonch found prisonor guilty, and imposed a line of 25s and 5s damago with costs, oratormof imprisonment > Assault.—Georgo Stophcns, ship's cook, was charged under tlio Shipping and faoamena Act with boing absent, without leave, from Uio British ship Golden Isle, on tho 21th instant: also, with striking the master, Thomas Car miohaol, on the head with his clenched fist.—Mr Napior, lor tho prisoner, pleaded not guilty, with an explanation.—Mr S. lleskoth appeared for tho prosecution, and asked that Mio evidenoo might be taken. This being dono prisonor was allowod to mako a statement. He complained that Captain Carmichaol was a hard man, but ho must acknowledge that ho had takon a glass or two, like every othor man, or he might not havo actod in such a way.—Tho Benoh found prisoner guilty of both offences, but would doal with him as loniently as pos sible, viz., for tho assault, 20s or 7 days, and for tho lighter ofTouco, to forfoit ono day's wages and pay costs. ixNiairr Birds.—Georgo William Richardson, an old oftondor, was charged with boing found on tho premises of Mr D. Goldio last night without lawful oxouso.—John Brown was charged with being found by night in an out houso bolonging to Mr J, H. Buohanan.— Prisoners were found guilty, and having been frequently convicted, were sent to prison for six months with hard labour.

Alabaster Bqx.—Young girls Undine their oomploxlon growing sallow, and their skin be oomlng freckly, resort to perfnmed ointments for a restoration of their bloom. AH such should uso Hop Bittora, which will rO3toro bloom to cheeks, whiteness and beauty to their complexion, 'making rich blood, good health, and happy smiles. Head.

SPORTING NEWS.

Cambridge Jockey Club Spring Meeting.

[BY TKLEORAI'K—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Cambridge, this day. The Spring Meeting of the Cambridge Jockey Club was held yesterday under the most favourable auspices, the weather being fine and the attendance large. The various events resulted as follows :—

Maiden Plate, of 20sovs.; U mile; weight for ago.—Taupouri, 1 ; Bull's-eye, 2. Only two started. Won easily. Handicap Hurdles, of 30sovs, 2 miles.— Chandler, list 4lb, 1 ; Harkaway, list lOlbs, 2 ; Quilp, 9st 71b, 3. Chanticleer and ITisherboy also started. Won by a couple of lengths. Cambridge Spring Cop, of SOsovs, 2 miles. —Rewi, 7st 101b, 1 ; Fishwomnn, Bst 71b, 2 ; Dewdrop, 7st 101b," 3. Larry (9st), Luckpenny (7st 121b), Robert the Dovil (Gst 121b), Charlie (Gat 101b), Victory (Gst 101b), and Welcome Davy (Gst 101b) also ran. This event resulted in a great sur prise, Fishwoman being the favourite. Sprino Steeplechase, of 30sovs, about 3 miles.—Chandler, 12st 51b, 1; Harkaway, list 101b, 2 ; Gedwater, lOst 101b, 3. Quilp, Old Ireland, Chanticleer, Hinemoa, also ran. Won by about a length. Stewards' Handicap, of 25sovs, 1J mile. —Rewi, 1; irishwoman, 2; Victoria, 3. Woji by a head after a .splendid race. Consolation.—Robert tho Dovil, 1; Vic toria, 2.

Owing to the support awarded Turquoise, ho has been installed first favourite for tho Auckland Cup, and the best price now obtainable about him is 100 to 12. Yester day Afternoon, 1000 to 30 was accopted about Escopeta for tho Cup and Derby, and to-day Sir Bedovere was bucked to win 400 at 100 to 5 and C.

Leonora was scratched for the Auckland Cup at 4.46 yesterday afternoon.

"Beacon" in last Saturday's "Otago Witness" states that Mr Pilbrow has scratched Welcome Jack for his engage ments at the Canterbury Midsummer Meet ing, as he purposes re-visiting Auckland, the scene of his brilliant victories last season. Clarence will also bo taken up.

The race meeting under tho auspices of the Takapuna Jockey Club on Saturday week, December 1, promises to be a great success. The entries are remarkably good, and large fields and well-contested races should bo tho order of the day. The Club have gone to considerable expense in im proving their property, and it is now one of the most complete courses in the province. The saddling paddock has been fenced off from the lawn in front of the stand, and a well-appointed office has been provided for members of tho fourth estate. General entries and acceptances for the meeting close to morrow (Friday) night,at 8 o'clock.

MINING NEWS.

TE AROHA.

(from our own correspondent.)

Tb Aroha, Wednesday. The Battery Manager gives to-day's returns as follows :—Premier, 85ozs. lOdwts.; .New Find, 1550z5. ; Colonist, C7ozs. lOdwts.; Werahiko, 05ozs. lOdwts. Total: 3710z5. lOdwts. Premier.—The manager reports that tho total quantity of quartz sent to tho bat tery up to November 17 was 102 trucks, the principal portion of which came from No. 2 reef, on which most of the mon are working. More men have been started on No. 1, to stope out the block opened on reef, and the quartz is also being cleared out of the drives on No. 2 at Smithy lcvol, bo that work can be proceeded with. Have also started to send awayquartzbroken from No. 1 roef at thi.s level, all of which is con sidered to bo good crushing dirt. There were 1,1380z5. amalgam on hand at noon on Saturday. The tailings are all saved, a test of which gave at tho rate of 2ozs. per load.

Colonist.—Tho manager, writing under date of Novomber 17th, states that 145 trucks quartz had been sent to tho battery, and tho total amount of amalgam on hand at noon on Saturday was 7980z5. There is no change to report in tho mine. Tho quartz broken now is of tho samo quality as that already crushed, and is being got in different parts of the reef for 150 ft. Tho drive is being pushed towards Canadian boundary, and is ex pocted to carry payable quartz up to junction with tho Hero lode. The tailings which are saved will pay well for treating when sufficient berdans can be obtained.

Arizona. — The manager reports on November 19th:—" Since taking chargo of tho mine tho low level has been extended a distance of 10ft., making a distance of 93ft. from mouth of tunnel. I believe we shall havo another 20ft. to drivo before the reef is intersected, as tho lode is dripping from us, and has a great underlie to the westward. Two mon nro constantly at work in the face ; myself and one man are trenching on tho surface. It is my inten tion to proppeet near the western boundary adjoining the New Find ground, as there are a number of reefs striking from tlieir main lode, and I havo great confidence that wo shall meet with something payable in this direction beforo long.

THAMES.

(nr TELEGRAM. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day.

Dakt.—About 31bs picked stone was ob tained yesterday in tho winze below No. 2 level. Tha reef in the western drive at tho bottom of tho level is 20 inches thick. Gold is well distributed through the quartz. Hand of Friendship.—Tho chamber for tho winze on No. 4 level is completed, and sinking operations commonco to-day. The crossout at No. 5 level is still in tough country.

Deep Lkvel Cross.—Small parcels of picked stono are obtained occasionally in the stopes above No. 5 level, and 15 stampers are employod full time on. payable quartz.

Kuriwui Hjll, — Tributers' Returns : Le Manqunis, 216za Hdwts, from 141bs specimens j James, 39ozs ldwfc; Grubb. Sozs 12dwts.

Caledonian.—Mclnnes's tribntcre' crush ing yielded 13ozs Bd\vts. Moanataiaki.—Waito, tributer, has got 12ozs 19dwts from fivo loads of quartz.

COROMANDEL.

Success.—Themanager reports a consider able change for tho better in tho mine. In the footwall reef loose gold has been met with almost in every breaking, ->and to-day there was about two ounces got in one dab. From tho appearance of the ground at present, a patch may bo met with at any moment. Jcst-ik-Time.— Tho following telegram was received to-day:—" Fifteen pounds of specimens from No, 2 this morning.— (Signed) J. Rkgan."

CORRESPONDENCE.

Eight Hours Demonstration,

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—Mr Charles G, Hill argues very ingoniously to prove tho suporior, claim of the Tomporance Societies to Anniversary Day upon which to hold their proposed jollification. Now, tho, Eight Hours Demonstration Committee have so far only held two demonstrations, tho last being on Anniversary Pay. The delegates, in their vopprt after that occasion, advised that the 29th of January should bo fixed upon pei-mauently as the most suitable day for the demonstrations, andthatreport wasadopted. It is, therefore, not necessary to decide over again upon a date already provided for, neither have tho Committee judged it oxpodient to call tho delegates togother earlior to discuss dotails for the approach ing demonstration. Ono meeting only has been called, but lapsod owing to several societies not having yet appointed their delegates. Asa mattor of fact, it has beon generally well-knpwn that the 29th January was the day selected for tho Eight Hours Demonstration, for tho Secretary of the Blue Ribbon Army made personal ap plications to Mr Hcslop to alter the day m favour of the Temperance Societies. Whilst wishing these associations every suc cess in their efforts to removo the curse of drunkenness from our nation—drink being a thing people can do without—l say a just day of labour and good wages working men and their families cannot- do without. In conclusion, I shall bo pleased to see "Navvy Tom" at the meeting to-morrow night, and am very glad to. see the letter from Mr King.—l am, &c.,

H. MIDDLETON, Late Sec. Eight Hours Demonstration,

[Further correspondence on this- subject will be found on the fourth pagej

WESLEYAN HOME MISSION.

The annual meeting of the above was held last evening in the upper school-room. The place was filled almost in every part but this room is certainly unfit for public meetings during the week days, as every noise and sound on the streets by the larrikins and others is reverberated through the room, to the great annoyance of the worshippers. The Rev. A. Reid presided The Chairman intimated that their Home Mission embraces in its operations the Maoris and the Scandinavian Missions, and assistance rendered to feeble English cir cuits. The Treasurer, MrF. L. Prime, read the financial statement," which showed the following : —Collected by ladies of the circuit, £141 11s 7d—(applause) • mission-boxes: ' Pitt-street Sunday-school' £35 2s lOd ; St. John's, Ponsonby, £6 6s 7d- Mount Albert, £3 5s 6d; Union-street School, 14s 4d ; Masters Willie and Freddie Wilson, £4 13s lOd ; Richard and Thomas Buddie Arthur, 12 Is 4d; with other col lections, £06 13s lOd. Public collections- Pitt-street (Sunday), £15 16s 9d, with eoU lections from St. John's, Ponßonby, Mount Albert, Union-street, Arch Hill.Kingsland £31 16s 3d : total, £230 Is Bd. (Applause ) The Treasurer hoped to make the sum £240 beforo the meeting separated. The first speaker was the Ilev. T. G. Hammond (Hokianga). He referred to the pleasure he • had in being present on the occasion of the Home Missionery gathering, to declare his sense of gratitude to God, and hu ob ligations to the noble band of Wesleyan missionaries who had preceded him in the Hokianga District. He thanked God for" the hallowed momory of such men ob the late Father Kobbs, for his holy life, for his sound judgment, and for his faithfulness in the work of the Gospel. Also the speaker paid a high tribute to the worth of the Rev. J. Warren, and the Maoris themselves ever held in high esteem the noble qualities of these Godly and disinterested mission aries. The speaker referred to a recent work issued by some Auckland resident, in which the missionaries were denounced as a complete failure in the endeavour with the native race. He had taken that and pointed out some of the passages in the book to the Maoris, and they gave them an absolute denial at once. The speaker pointed out that some progress had been made in his district during the past five years. What was only one district is now divided into three. They raised the same amount of money, and kept one English, one Home Missionary, and assisted the native agents. Mr Hammond paid a high tribute to the services rendered by the native ministers. He thanked the friends of the Home Mission for their constant kindness to him and his people, and asked a continuance in their prayers and sympathy. Wi Warena Pewa spoke through an interpreter, ex pressing his pleasure at seeing the people whose faces the late Father Buddie looked upon. He spoke of the benefits received by his people, and said that if there were more helpers there would would be greater results. Rev. Mr Bull, Secretary of the Conference, gave a most instructive ad dress upen the " Moral, Social and Spiritual Progress." The statistics which he placed before his audience of the progress of tha world, socially and morally, were tolling and conclusive. Hauraki Paora, native minister from the Raglan Circuit, gave a short account of the work he .was doing among his countrymen. The natives had gone generally into hau hauism, but he believed that they would, soon come back to what they once believed, viz., the teachings of the Bible. The Rev! W. Slade, from Raglan, gave some instruct ing items regarding his work. Ho spoke of the beautiful harbour of Kawhia j also, reminiscences of tho early efforts of the Wesleyan missionaries in the district, He was most hopeful for the future—a bright day was dawning, he thought. Ha referred to tho causes of tho degrada tion of tho Maoris. Drink had done a fearful amount of injury to the natives. Most of the European vices had been intro duced, and of the virtues but few, and thei sad consequence was; the Maoris were fast declining, and ultimately the lay of tha last Maori would bo sung. With Mr Slade's speech ended tho programme. It was remarked and asked' why was not the Kaipara District represented on the plat form. Formerly a Kaipara native ad dressed, such meetings, but last night not a voice was heard from that 'best of native districts. At the close a collection was made, and realised £6 Bs. The meeting closed with the benediction.

WESLEYAN DISTRICT MEETING.

Afternoon Session. At tho afternoon session hymn 826 was M sung, and the Rev. W. Gittos led in prayer. I The cases of those who are candidates for 1 j ordination at the approaching conference" was resumed. .Testimony was borne to the general efficiency of the brethren, and on tho motion of the Secretary, the Revs. Brooke i Dukes, and Griffin were recommended to bo received into full connection at the ensuing conference. The remainder of the session was largely taken up in considering reports of probationers remaining on trial. The Revs J. T. Pinfold, Thomas J. Wills, Oliver : Dean, and G. T. Marshall passed in their respective years, subject to the report of the examiners. Some time, was occupied in " preparing for tho business of the Financial District Meeting, which commences at ten I o clock this morning. At this session the Circuit Stewards, Treasurers of Connec tional Funds, and the Secretary of Church Property we expected to bo present.

This Morning's Session.

T ho financial session of the District licet ing commenced this morning at 10 o'clock. In addition to the ministers, the following laymen were present :—Messrs J. Wiseman, J. Edson, S. M. Green, F. A. White, T. -Buddie, J. Bycroft, R, Hobbs M.H.If!, J. § Phillips (To Aroha), H. R. Lawry (Thames), Maurieo Harding (Wairoa), Perana (Kai para) l T. Walker (Tiiakau), T. Somerville (Tauranga). Church properties werefirstbroughtunder review. New churches wore reported as - having been erected during the year at Arch Hill, cost £280, and Waiuku, cost £550. Permission was granted to erect new churches during the coming year at ' Grafton Road, estimated cost £1,000!; Cambridge.' £1,000; Tuakau. £350; Okihau, £200; Kaipara Native Church, . f 300; Kokianga, three native churches atthe following places—Mangamuka, Omnnaia, Pakanao, and at the Wnicrongamai, in the Upper Thames circuit. The meeting, fllso^lj sanctioned the erection of parsonages at/ ' Hamilton, Paparoa, and Wairoa. Whan- ■'- '} garei was reported to have purchased a parsonage during the year. Pebts on Trust properties were reported to be re- \; duced in the following oases:—Pitt-streot> £150; North Shore, £35; Newmarket, " £130; Thames, £150; Otahuhu, £80; ' Kawakawa, f35 ; To Aroha, £24; Coro- , ■ •' mandel, £12; Gisborne, £10. Leave wasi^'i given to sell a section of land in Hamilton West, proceeds to be invested in tho purchase of a new site; also;at:l^ Gisborno, proceeds to bo invested in other*^: Broperty. The balance-sheet of Wesley olloge wus submitted by Mr Hobbs/and 1 accepted. Mr Edson read the balance-sheet ! of the Education Trust, which was received. ■ The total sum raised throughout the dis trict for foreign missions last yearSj? amounted to £133 19s sd. This is slightly in advance of the previous year, _ notwithstanding that'a few of the ' circuits had failed to contribute anything, ;;■ owing to local claims being of a pressing i': nature. A discussion followed as to bow tho income of this important fund can be f{4 materially increased, in view of the increas ing claims on the Australasian Wesleyan 1 Foreign Missionary Society arising from v fresh openings in the South Pacific, and the withdrawal of assistance from the British ; Conference, Messrs Buddie, Hobbs, Ed sou, Harding, White, together with the Chairman, the Revs. Hammond, Oliver, Gittos. Watkin, Bond, Spenee, Dukos,and Wills took part in this interest ing conversation. Ultimately it was pro posed by the Rev. H. Bull, Secretary, seconded by T. .Buddie, Tsq,, "fThat in view of the cessation of the grants from the ' London Mission House, and at the same time the prospects of the extension of our Foroign Mission work in the islands of ' these seas, this meeting pledges itself to} : use its best endeavours to deepen the inter cstand increase thecontributionstojthisfund in the several circuits in the district. This ! wag carried unanimously. The Secretary ; read tho amov.nts which had been raised in aid of the Supernumeraries Fund, total 1217 7s. It was resolved to hold a special ' evening session, commenoing at C3O.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1883.



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