SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

—~ m™ (This Evening, 7.57 HIGH WATER jfo-morrow -Morning, 8.13 SUNSET.—This Evening, 5.36 an-MRISE.—To-morrow Morning, -.22 MOON'S AGE.-NewMoon, 2nd, 1.53 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Golden Isle, schooner, Carmichael, from Fiji Anrvle, 8.5., Norris, from Whangarei Wellington, s.s„ Stephenson, from Tauranga Cvenet, sch, Ross, from Tonga Taiaroa, 5,»., Parsons, from the South Louie, sch, Pillinger, from Lyttelton Saucy Kate, schooner, Lewis, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

Bella Mary, barque, for Whangaroa Loongana, barque, Fisher, for Newcastle Columbia, schooner, Conway, for Mercury Bay! Opotiki, ketch, Rust, for Tairua

IMPORTS.

• Per Cygnet—2s tons copra. ■ Per Louie—l,2oo sacks wheat. 800 sacks pota toes.

! Per Clansman—l'24o Sacks potatoes, 5G5 sacks oats, 565 sacks wheat, 10 sacks beans, 150 sacks oats.

Per Clansman, from Lyttelton—3s sacks kidney potatoes.—Adam Laybourn and Co.

Per Clansman—loo sacks Canterbury potatoes. G. S. Jakins,

Per Rotorua—96 sacks bonednst.—G. S. Jakins.

Per Taiaroa—6Bo sacks potatoes, 170 sacks flour, 25sacks wheat, 138 sacks grass seed, 150 sacks oats, 250 Doxes candles, 27 eases meats.

Inwards Co AST wise.—Rose, from Mahurangi, With 180 bushels limo; Saucy Kate, from Uuk sell, with 60 tons coal; Janet, from \\ hangarei, with 800 bushels lime; Lagoon, from Thames, with 23,080 feet timber; Ruakaka. from Novo goda, with 31,000 feet timber.

. . Outwards Coastwise.—Mercury, for Tairua; Roso, forMahurangi; Janet, for Whangarei.

The s.s. Wairarapa may be expected to arrive from the South about noon to-morrow.

The schooner Wairiki left Suva for Levnka on August Bth.

The brigantino Stanley has entered outwards at the Customs for Te Kopurn.

The schooner Hally Bayley arrived at Suva frOm Solomon Islands on August 10.

The schooner Mary Hogan left Suva for Mango via Levuka on August i.

The schooner Kate McGregor loft Suva for Auckland via Rotumah on August S.

The schooner Endeavour left Lyttelton for Auckland on Saturday last.

The 8.8. Taiaroa will leave for Gisborne and South this evening.

The s.s. Glenelg, which is now in dock, will leave for Tauranga at 5 p.m. to-morrow.

Tho schooner Louio, after a stormy passage of 10 days from Lyttelton, arrived in harbour yes terday morning. Passenger:—Mr F. Louis.

The s.s. Argyle arrived from Whangurci at 3 a.m. on Sunday. Passongers: Mr and Mrs Pone, Messrs Cunningham, Mclnues, Phillips, and ono native.

The Bhip Grasmore was berthed at the outer western tee of the Queen-street Wharf this morn ing. She willcommeneediscbnrgingto-morrow.

Tho as. Taiaroa arrived from the South on Sunday morning. Passengers: Miss Patterson. Messrs Davey, Sneddon, Solomon, Herman, and C. Phillips,

The B.S. Wellington left Tauranga at 1 p.m. on Saturday, and arrived here at 4.30 a.m. on Sun flay. Passengers:—Mr and Mrs Chat Held aud family (3), Messrs French, Galbraith. Hitter, Black, Lazarus, and Kensington.

The schooner Golden Isle arrived from Fiji early this morning. Captain Carmichael re port- •. Left Suva on August IS, had tine weather for the first few days, after that very Btonny weather from W. and E., with very heavy Bqualls. Altogether a very stormy passage of lai days.

The schooner Cygnet arrived from Tonga on Saturday afternoon. Captain Rosa reports iiaving left the group on tho 21th nit. Exper enced S. and S. winds till tho 2Sth, K. and _*T.E. gale on the following day, and then N*. and N.E. wlnda tUI arrival. The Cygnet brought as pas sengers Captain Irving and the crow of the "barque Especulador, recently wrecked at the islands. Particulars appear in another column.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Oreti, s.s., Robertson, from Greymouth Hauraki, 8.5., Harvey, from Waitara Rotorua, s.s., Anderson, from the South Douglas, 5.8., Johnstone, from Waitara

The s.s. Hauraki arrived from Waitara early this morning with 210 shcoj> nnd 47 head cattle. Sho was to return thither this afternoon.

The B.s. Douglas arrived yesterday morning from Waitara with 18 horses and 129 sheep.

The s.s. Oreti arrived from Groymouth nt 6.30 p.m. yesterday, with Messrs Young, Dixon, and Sexton as passengers, and 128 tons coal as cargo. She left on Friday, at 9 p.m., crossed Manukau bar at S.SO p.m., and arrived as above.

The Union Co.'s steamer Rotorua arrived at 9.15 a.m. to-day from Southern ports. Cargo: SO cases jams, 24 kegs and 22 cases butter, 120 sacks potatoes, 40 sacks bran, 490 sacks barter, 100 sacks malt, 18 cases tobacco, 12 cases cloth ing, and 10 tons sundries.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Whangarei, this day. Sailed: lona, for Auckland, 9.30 a.m.

Waitara, this day. Sailed: Hannah Mokau, for Onehunga, 10a.m,

Wellington*, this day. f Arrived: Hauroto, from Sydney via Newcastle. • ' y . Gisborne, this day, Sailed: Wairarapa, ior Auckland, 11 a.m.

The Suddenness of Death.. - While the aphorism that" in tlioinidstofllfeweareindeatb |;„lir.itc_ the unexpectedness ol the grim visitant of lato the abrupt termination ot human life is something simply appalling. The reasons are obvious. We either neglect to tonity the svtcm or over excite It by phlogistic draughts. At .■ueron..i_.oof Cnou'iio Woi.kk'sSi-hiedam Aromatic Somnaws will liupart sliyngth while not unduly stimulating the organs bf the body.

Chief Post-office. Auckland.

Mails will Close as cnder:— This Day. For Russell. Kawakawa, Whangnroa, and Mongonui, per Wellington, at 1.30 p.m. For Gisborne, per Southern Cross, at 5 p.m. For Tauranga, Opotiki, and Napier, per Taiaroa, at o p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 0,20 p.m. Tuesday, 4th inst For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Itotorua, at 6 a.m. For Waitara, per Hannah Mokau, at $ a.m. For Wanganui, per Rowena, at 8 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Mntaiana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Waitara. etc., per Macgregor, at 11 a.m. Per Wairarapa, as follows :— For Russell, Kawakawa, Australian Colonies, United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindisi or Naples, for letters, &c„ specially so prepaid and addressed, at 4 p.m. For France. Algeria, Aden, Seychelles, Mourltius, Madagascar, &C. (per 1-reuch Packet from Sydney), at 3.30 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, al 3 p.m. Late letters for Sydney and Melbourne only at 4.20 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 3 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotiki, per Glenelg, at! p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Pa'-ua, Waipu, Whan ,, garei, and Kamo, per lona, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, sth inst. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For New Plymouth, Wanganui, and Grey mouth, per Oreti, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, nth September. Per s.s. ZenlamUa as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kkigdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registcrod letters, aud newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Lato letters, bearing an oxtra foe of six pence in addition to the postage, will be received by tho Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will be do due in London on Mon day, October 22nd, ISB3.

S. B. HISS. Chief Postmaster Chief Post-oftiee, Auckland.

Meeting, Entertainments, Etc.

September 3, 1883.

Abbott's Opera Houso—"The Marblo Heart 8 p.m.

St. George's Bay Itoitd — Concert in Mrs Clayton's School-room, in aid of Homo Mission Fund, 8 p.m.

Devonport Hall—Professor Bernard's Modern Dances, 8 p.m.

Freemasons' Hall, Princes-si root—Lodge Ara, 7.10 p.m.

Choral Hall—Full Rehearsal Chess Tourna ment, at 7.30 p.m.

Births.

lICN'TEIt.-On September 2, at her residence, Hobson-street, Mrs A. R. Hunter, twins-sou and daughter; son still-born. MARTIN.—On August 25, at her residence. View Road, Mount Eden, Mrs 11. Martin of v daughter. N'ORTOX.-On August 16th, at Lake Tanpo, the wife of C. J. Norton of a son.

Deaths.

CAMEROX.—On 2nd Septembor, Spencer A. S. Cameron, son of Mr A. T. Cameron, aged 15 months. Funeral will lcavo his parents' residence, Seatiold View, for Church of England Ceme tery, at 3 p.m. on Tuesday. McMII.LAX. — On September 2, 1883, Jlnry, fourth and beloved daughter of Donald and Christina McMillan, of Waipu ; aged 22 years. The funeral will lwtve the residence of Jlr N\ McMillan, Sheridan-street, to-morrow (Tuc-dny), the lib. at 3 o'clock. Friends aro respectfully invited to attend. PARISH.—On Sept. Ist, at his parents' resi dence. Franklin Road. das. Hay, the Infant son of Jas. and ljzzio Pariah, aged 1 weeks. TAYLOR.—On September the 3rd, at his rosi denee, Glendowri, West Tamaki, Richard James Taylor, aged 53 years, third son of tho late General Taylor. The funeral will leave his lato residonce on Wednesday, the sth instant, at 2 p.m., for the Presbyterian burying ground, U est TainakL Friends are invited to attend.

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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1883.

For tho causo that lacks assistance, For tho wrong that needs resistance, For tho future in tlie distance, And ttic good that wc cun do.

SPEAKING at the meeting of the Dunedin Chamber ef Commerce on Friday last, Mr R. Wilson, tho retiring Chairman, exprassed the hope that a Customs Lenguo would speedily be formed between the different colonies of tho Australasian group. This question has lately been agitated in Mel bourne, and its settlement is by some, people considered an essential preliminary to any permanent or effective federation of tho colonies. While not adopting this view, wo think tho suggested Cus" toms Union would bo of great general advantage if carried out. The stumbling-block is, of course, the pros porous colony of Victoria, which is thoroughly protective in its policy, as dis tinguished from tho other colonies in tho group. It is encouraging to find that after 18 years of Protection, Victorians aro begin ning to doubt its efficacy. That they should doubtits power to make a country prosperous is not to be wondered at, when the greater comparative progress of tho free-trade colony of.New South Wales is considered. A month ago, at a Conference between the Melbourne Chambers of Commerce and Manufactures, a paper was read on this subject, and favourably discussed. As the writer very forcibly put the case :—" Any Customs union between Victoria and New South Wales is impossible except concessions are made on one side or the other. Is New South Wales, in order to increase her trado with 900,000 persons in Victoria, likely to cripple her trade with millions across the sea by levying 25 per cent, duties for protective purposes ? That contingency can, I think, bo relegated to the limbo of stillborn expectations. . The other alternative remains. Will the Victorian manufacturers agree to n substantial modi fication in tho tariff, in order that thoy may havo a larger volume of trado with tho Australasian colonies, and especially with their neighbour Now Sotith Wales!" AYhen it is remembered that the other colonies are, in greater or lesser degree, in tho same position as New South Wales, it is ap parent that no agreement can bo como to unless Victoria modifies her system very considerably. Tho working men of Vic toria, believing that there is an indissoluble connection between Protection and high wages, will stubbornly resist tho proposal, until they are sufficiently enlightened to see that high wages alone do not make prosperity, and that they rather mar it when their maintenance interferes with the free interchange of commodities. Wo trust that the various Chambers of Commerce throughout this colony will consider this question, and so discuss it as to influence its settlement in the interests of the population of Australasia. Protectivetarifi'smig-htbe re tained against importations from old settled countries, but there is no reason for the absurd restrictions on intercolonial commerce which now prevail. Wo obuorvo that the meeting of the Annexation Conference has been postponed till October, to suit tho convenience of all the coloniey. Tlie result of that Conference will probably be joint action in the matter of the annexation of outlying islands, and while this will lay tho basis of Federation, tho union will be in complete without fll) Australasian Customs League,

On tho fourth page of this issue will be found a quota of Parliamentary news, a letter to the editor, and_notes on tho recent great fire at To Kopuru.

Our obituary column to-day contains tho announcement of tho death of Mr Richard James Taylor, of West Tamaki, which took pliiee this morning nt his residence. Deceased, who was 53 years of age, was son of tho fatp General Taylor, His funoral takes placo pn Wednesday next.

i News of the football match between ' Auckland and Otago ivas eagerly awaited in town on Saturday afternoon, $nd when the late edition of the Bt..J. was pub lished, conveying the intelligence that there was jiQ scoi'O on either side, blank dis appointment was plainly indicated on every countenance. A victory hfld been eagerly hoped for; but it is gratifying, ftt all events, that out' hoyfl were not beaten. Private telegrams received in tov' n on Satm-day night stated that Auckland had obtaineel two trios, b.ut that they wore dis allowed, ftnd that WM_Ji_.lt. sustained a nasty cut *i his face. A great deal of interest nffw centres in the mate!, against the present ehurop-n football province, wj-i'ch will be played i>oxt Saturday, Wel lington defeated Otago several wr.ekp ago, and if in turn Auckland should beat Wellington, sho may fairly claim tho premier position for the present season.

A young man named WilliamMaeConnel', a settler at Mauku, was brought down to town on Saturday by the Waikato train, suffering from a gun-shot wound in the mouth. It seems that he had taken his gun to pieces for the purpose of cleaning it, and while blowing down the barrel by the side of the tire, some portion of unexploded powder remaining in it ignited, striking him with such force in the mouth that the uvula and tonsils have been greatly in flamed ever since. Dr. MacKeUar has the patient under treatment and his injuries are not regarded as being dangerous.

Our special reporter sends n full and accurate report of the great football match on Saturday, from which it will be seen that although there was no score, Auckland had the advantage. Two tries were ob tained by our men, nnd were disallowed, while both sides were several times forced down. In the very partial and confused account published by the morning journal, no mention is made of Whiteside and O'Connor's tries, and the inference given is that Auckland was lucky in saving a defeat. This view of the match is disproved by numerous private telegrams, and also by our " special's". description of the play. Seeing that the odds offered were 2 to 1 on Otago, our men deserve every credit.

The first news to reach Auckland of the A.J.C. Derby, run on Saturday last, was re ceived about five o'clock by Mr Scott, of the Nevada Hotel, by private cable message, This anticipated Router's despatch by two hours, and is another instance of how private enterprise may succeed where special organisation fails.

Judgment was given to-day in the nautical inquiry into tho loss of the bar quentine Alma. Captain Patterson's certificate was suspended for three months, and ordered to pay the costs of the inquiry, which amount to £6' 13s, while the mate was censured. The judgment is published in extenso olsowhore.

There was snow six inches in thickness at Wnitakorei, less than fifteen miles from town, last week.

There was "much ado about noth'ng " at the last meeting of the City Schools Committee. Severn! members appeared to bO smarting under a strong senso of in justice at the hands of the Board, and almost overy subject which came up for consideration seemed to suffer therefrom. Tho Chairman, armed with an enormous ruler, kept pounding tho table at very short intervals, and called "order, order" every few minutes, but to no good purpose. One member kept up a volley of amusing Latin quotations, and his companions indulged, almost without intermission, in absurd jokes, while more than one made frequent adjournments outside of the building ostensibly for a breath of fresh air. An out lino of the proceedings, which was crowded out of Saturday's issue, appears in another column.

" Quidnunc " writes wanting to know how Mr Pooluy, of popular concert fame, came to accredit Balte with the composition of " The Hermit's Bell," as per his adver tisement of Saturday last.

A mean and impudent thief crept into tho vestry of St. Luke's Presbyterian ('lunch nt Remuera last night and stole the parson's umbrella.

The Education Reserves Commissioners \vi\tl a meeting on Saturday, at which the proposal to cut down Emily Place was duly considered, the Board having some leasehold property in tho locality. It was resolved not to oppose the proposed improvements, but to accept a surrender of the lease, re move tho house, and allow the Council and Harbour Board to excavate tho allotment to any depth they may think propel.

Several hundred persons attended at the Hospital yesterday afternoon to listen ti the sacred strains and selections of the Artillery Band, conducted by Mr Hunter, the well-known bandmaster. The pro gramme included a number of the most recent tunes of Sankey and Moody, which were performed on tlie lawn with gratifying effect, and the inmates crowded to the windows and balcony, and heard the music with evident satisfaction. The air was keen and bracing, but very refreshing. There was no collection. A large number of persons gathered on the grass, and tho utmost order prevailed.

We learn from the "St. Sepulchre's Magazine " for the present month that the Rev. John King Davis, M.A., late of All Saints', has accepted tho assistant curacy of the parish of St. Sepulchre, and will enter upon his duties on October Ist; also, that £20 havo been contributed towards two memorial windows to Bishops Selwyn and Patteson.

Mr W. E. Sadler writes a letter on the subject of the Contagious Diseases Act, the substance of which is that he is rather in favour of the measure, but thinks the full reasons for its adoption are not tit to bo stated.

A correspondent writes as follows : — The Tauranga Musical Union gavo ono of their attractive concerts on Tuesday. August 28, in the Temperance Hall, Tau ranga. There was a large and appreciative audience. Tho programmo consisted of Rossini's overture to " La Italiana," nnd Schiller's " Lays of the Bell." By special request, the overture was repeated. Tho efficient orchestra was greatly strengthened by the addition of tlie double bass, played by Mr S. Eady, who went to Tauranga expressly for the purpose of taking part in this concert. Too much praise can hardly bo given to all who took part in it, tho choruses being especially enjoyable; indeed, wo were exceedingly surprised in so small a place to find such a large amount of musical talent. This Society is exceedingly fortun ate in having Mr Quintor for their con ductor. That gentleman has certainly dono wonders in working up the material found in Tauranga, and success has crowned his work. Such a performance ns that of last Tuesday night would draw a large houso in this city, where wo have so many lovers of music. Why not try and induce them to [>ay us a visit ?

At a meeting of the shareholders of Fisher and Company (Limited), held shortly before noon to-_lay,the resolution passed on the 16th ultimo, requiring the Company to be wound up, was duly confirmed. Mr L. I). Nathan occupied tho chair, the other shareholders present being Messrs D. B. Cruickshnnk, T. Clung, A. Boardman, and J. Fisher.

An amusing discussion, founded on the erratic movements of water-meters, took placo at tho meeting of the City Schools Committee, held on Friday lust. Ono mem ber related how that upon ono occasion a moter at one of the city schools registered "nothing at all," and yet an account was sent in charging for tho consumption of a quantity the same as used during the previous quarter, while »t another timo when tho same moter registered an enormous consumption, no reduction was made in consideration of tho faulty regis ter. Another member of Committee said that he had .a water moter in town which was equally untrustworthy, ns months had passed during which it had registered nothing at all, while a regular consumption had taken place. Theso assertions were capped by a third member, who positively asserted that ho could mako a meter regis ter what ho liked. The matter evidently requires attention from the proper autho rities.

To the Editor: Sir,—The "Herald's" correspondent in Saturday's issue, in his usual interminable article, states that tho Whanganui River, after receiving the waters of the Ongartiho and numerous other streams, "flows in its long course of over a hundred miles to join the sea in the South." Now, Bir, this is on a par with other geo graphical facts of a like nature with which Mr Nicholls condescendingly enlightens the " public," such as, for Instance, his as sertion that Titiratiponga mountain is 0,000 feet high,when it is only betwoen three and four. Tho Whanganui River from tho Whatawhata Pah (and this village is at least 25 miles from its source) has a course of 220 miles to its mouth, and a canoe capable of carrying two tons of produce can leave this place and descend the river to the town, Of course a slight discrepancy of 50 per cent, as regards distance or altitude is of vory littlo consequence—in this explorer's (?) view.—l am., &c,, A. AY,

Rapid progress is being made with the preparatory arrangements for tho opening of Woodyear's new Electric Circus and London Equesquiriqullem. Mr Hazolls riding school, where Mr Woodyear has been breaking and exercising his horses for the past few weeks, is now quite a busy scene. From 8 a.m. till 2 o'clock p.m., aud again from 5 to 7 p.m., are the hours during which the horses each in turn get their tujtion. Professor Silvester, tho famed Mexican animal trainer, arrived lately under engagement to Mr Woodyear, and is now in charge of his performing horses and ponies, The professor has also a very fine troupe of schooled dogs, and somo very cluyQi- and amusing monkeys, besides a performing I'iytiQccp'ialus, the only one Over brought to Now Zealand; This animal rides equestrian feats like a man, and does (tumbling and other athlotjc exercises. This arrangement does not in any way interfere with M«> IJozeU's attention to his pupils, the hours between >2 and 5 p.m. being devoted to thpir instruction, Mr Wood yeay experts to open t(ip circus about tho middle of September. His agont, Mr Robert Love, is still in Australia pn business toy the show,

The following" additional nominations have been mado in respect of tho vacancies in the City Council, viz. :—East Ward—Cr. Aickin, nominated by Messrs J. H. Upton and J. Edson. North Ward—Cr, Thomp son, nominated by Messrs David (..oldie and Chas. Atkin. Karangahape Ward —Cr. Burns, nominated by Messrs Nicholas Simms, Young Warren, and A. O. Stephen son. So far, there is no promise of a con test for any of the six seats.

A bolting horse with a trap at its het-ls, and the inevitable consequence of a collision with a verandah-post, created some consternation in Queen street on Saturday night. The vehicle was Messrs Close Bros.'delivery-van, which, at the time, was being driven down Wellesley strect East by two lads. It started off suddenly at a terrific pace, and all the efforts of tho lads to rein it in being futile, it tore round tlie United Service corner close to the footpath. Immediately after wards one of the wheels struck the corner verandah-post at Smith's drapery establish ment and carried it away. The impact also took the wheel off, and shot the terror stricken drivers out on to the pavement. They were not injured, however, and neither was the horse.

Herr Carl Schmitt left by the Rotoma hana this afternoon for the Thames. The company will follow on Wednesday, and the concert will take place on-Thursday at the Academy of Music.

Tho crushing machinery at Waiku is being increased by the erection of an additional ten head of stampers.

One of the features of the conversazione in connection with the Beresford-street Church will be a bread, cake, and pastry competition, in which about twenty single young ladies of the congregation will take part. There will be three prizes of £1 each for the best loaf of yeast bread, best cake, and best collection of pastry respectively. It is an interesting fact that nil these prizes have been ottered by tho bachelors of tho Church, probably with the object of dis covering the niaidei whose housewifely qualities are best developed in the depart ment of cookery. The pastry and bread were to have been baked to-day, while the competitive cakes came into existence on Saturday. Tlio awards of the judges are awaited with considerable interest,

Mr C. R. Seymour, who has had tho supervision of the reclamation works at Duck Creek ever sinco they were started, was presented by the workmen on Saturday with a purse of sovereigns and a compli mentary illuminated fwioress. We under stand that Mr Seymour intends to remain in Auckland.

Tho Auckland branch of the Amalga mated Society of Carpenters and Joiners aro making n special effort to extend the useful ness of the Society, and theso are par ticularly opportune after the recent disastrous saw-mill fires. The benefits of the Society are numerous, embracing sick, funeral, accident, unemployed, and emigration benefits, besides a contingent fund for cases of distress. Tools lost by fire, water, or theft are replaced to any amount not exceeding £20, nnd a super annuation allowance ot 7s i>er weok is given after 18 years' membership. Mem bers removing from the colony are granted clearance cardH entitling them to the same benefits in England or America. The Society has branches in tho four chief cities of Now Zealand, and also in liivereargill, Ashburton, Onmaru, and Timaru. We have no doubt tho steps being taken hero will lead to a largo in crease of membership.

Singer, White, Frister and Rossman, and Jones's Machine at D. S. Chambers, 70, Queen street.

CITY NORTH LICENSING COURT.

Tin-: quarterly mooting of tho Licensing ('ommittee was held at noon to-day, beforo Messrs. T. T. Thompson (Chairman), J. P. King, D. McKenzie, (!. B. Owen, and D. B. Macdonald :Mr (1. B. Stoney, Clerk ; Superintendent Thomson represented the jxilice. Transfers. — Application from Andus Raynes for transfer of the Hobson Hotol to John Stuart Milne.—Mr Thomson said Mr Raynes had been onco convicted under die Act.—Mr Speed, for Mr Milne, said his client had kept hotels in tho Waikato and in other places, and bore a good reputation for orderly houses. —Mr Thomson said he had no objection to offer. — The Committee granted tho transfer, hoping Mr Milne would conduct the lintel in a proper manner. —The following wero also granted :— Nevada Hotel, It. C. Richmond to James 11. Scott ; Shakespeare Hotel, (leorgo Lorraine to Denis Mcßrearly ; Old House at Home, David Jones to John Murphy.— This was all the business..

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

King Lear."

Tire wonderful tragedy of "King Lear" was performed on Saturday evening at Abbott's Opera House, for tho third time, in order that persons who had not witnessed Mr Sheridan's chef d'overt previously might havo an opportunity of doing so. There was a good house, the lower part being quite full, although the weather was not inviting. Tho performance, in point of merit, was quite equal to those of the other nights. Mr Sheridan's representation of tho old King, under the varied vicissitudes of his stormy career, as delineated by Shnkes|K_aro, was as perfect as possible, while tho truth loving character of Cordelia, sustained by Miss Davenport, waH a realistic picture of the beautiful heroine of tho drama. Tho great French drama, from tho J>on of Alexandre Damns, tho novelist, and entitled

" Tho Marblo Heart," will bo produced this evening, in which Mr Sheridan and Miss Davenport will sustain the leading ixirts. We understand that "Tho Marble Heart "has never been pre sented to an Auckland audience, and as it i_ full of lively interest, nnd of the Dumas stylo of dramatic composition, a large houso may fairly bo anticipated. Tho part of Mademoiselle Marco will afford a capital opportunity for tho display of Miss Daven. port'H histrionic talent*.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Sheridan as Phidias tho sculptor to-night. China's army numbers over a million men.

Tho race for wealth.—Running into dobi, Last week's heavy rain stopped nil opera tions in the Waikato.

Our legislators had a "holy" timo of it on Sabbath morning. Sleepy to the last! The tidal wave did not reach Nelson till Friday night. To-morrow is tho last (lay for receiving nominations of City Councillors.

Tho first use of an organ in church was nt Compcigne, Franco, April 11, 757. According to the Chairman of the Dun edin Chamber of Commerce, trado is getting worse in that city.

Two young women, Sarah Dixon and Mary McMillan— have died at theJHosnitol of dropsy nnd typhoid fever respectively. " Tis but a little faded flower," as tho baker said when they complained that his bread was musty.

The mortgage indebtednessof Canterbury, Ot.-igo, and Southland is £14,899,251, on which over a million pounds is annually paid as interest. What's in a naino ? "St. Mttngo " says that tho proper name of Fort-street is Fore street. Neither name is now descriptive, however, as tho fort is gone, and the foro slioro has receded.

The Presbytery of Utah has under its charge threo candidates for tbo ministry who arc converts from Morroonism,

A Maori has appeared in Waverloy, show ing rich specimens of gold, said to be got by him in Momahaki district, Ho declined to stato the locality. A poet anxiously asked—" 0, pallid brow, where is the spirit gone?" Don't ask tho pallid brow. If your bottle is empty ask the florid nose. Auckland folks are glad that Whiteside's head provod harder than Brnddon's in tho collision on Saturday. In no point are our men inferior to tho Southerners,

The Chairman of Christchuroh Chamber of Commerce oilers four reasons for the present depression in trade That's three too many, the one all-sufficient reason is— "Too littlo money." Tho "Wairarapa Star" has the follow ing:—"The mainmast apparently of a steamer was washed ashore on the Wai rongo beach. Tho mast is 70 feet long, and had somo of the rigging attached. Near the same spot part of a boat and two ash oars were also found, but no name."

Hobson-street will soon be famous for its IwoLstalls, There aro now in this thorough fare no fewer 'than ihrep of those resorts of bibliophiles.

A Dunedin paper says ; "The Auckland ' Weekly News' has published what pur ports to bo a portrait of Mr J. M, Darga 'vjilp, but thp -vyooflcut ip question wpulil be a slander oo tlio features of the most jll looklng criminal In Hey Majesty's prisons. Mr Dargaville is a rather fine-looking man, and the publication of this caricature must )mvp beer) the work of some bitter pplitical antagonist," TJijs is looked upon as tlio " unkindest out of aU"' Mr Dargavlllo has yet got.

THE FOOTBALL TOUR.

Auckland v. Dunedin.

A Despcrato Contest, Ending In a Draw,

[IIY TELEGRAPH, —OWN REPORTER.]

Dunedin, Saturday night. Never before in the annals of football in the colony has such a crowd assembled to witness a match as that which congregated on the Caledonia Ground this afternoon. The Otago Grand Stand, capable of holding 1,200 spectators, was crammed, und there were fully 7,000 persons on the flat. With few exceptions the spectators wore blue, white, and dark-blue rosettes, tho latter of

course predominating.

Otago Rugby Union,

Beforo proceeding to describe the game, a few particulars regarding the Otago Rugby Union will not be out of place, and will bo of particular interest to Auckland readers at the present time. Iv 1875, a scratch team of Aucklanders visited Otago and got drubbed. This vitalised football in Otago, and shortly after the Union was formed. It now comprises 11 clubs, num bering 630 members. The achievements of the Union since its formation are as follows : In 1877, at Christchuroh, Dunedin won by two tries to nothing; 1877, at Auckland, Dunedin v. Auckland, drawn, no score; 1877, at Nelson, Dunedin v. Nelson, Dunedin won by six goals and five tries to nothing; 1877, at Wellington, Dunedin v. Wellington, Dunedin won by four goals and two trios to nothing ; IS7B, at Dunedin, Otago v. Canterbury, drawn, no score ; 1879, at Christchuroh, Otago v. Wellington, Wellington won by one try to nothing ; 1880, at Dunedin, Otago v. Canterbury, drawn, ono try each ; 1881, at Christehurch, Otago v. Canterbury, Otago won by one goal and one try to nothing ; 1882, at Mos gcil, Otago v. Canterbury, Otago won by five goals and three tries to nothing ; 1883, at Christehurch, Otago v. Canterbury, Otago won by one goal and two trios to nothing ; ISB3, at Wellington, Otago v. Wellington, Wellington won by one try to nothing.

Saturday's Match.— The Opposing Teams.

This brings mo to Saturday's match. The weather was immensely suitable for football, a grey rainless sky and light southerly breeze being sufficient to keep tho players cool. Tho two teams were driven to the ground in conveyances, the Otago men bearing aloft a blue banner, on which was inscribed a goodly array of past victories, which roll of fame they fondly anticipated the issue of the day would lengthen. At five minutes to 3, "the Auck landers tilod on to the ground, looking as healthy and heavy as possible, and imme diately after came the strapping Otagans, whose burly proportions completely dwarfed our light but muscular reps. Colbeck, late of Auckland, acted as referee ;.A. Cotter umpiring for Auckland, and W. Dixon (who by tlie way captained the Otago team that played the drawn game with us in 1877) occupying a similar capacity for . Otago. Sleigh, an old Otago rep., acted as time-keeper. Robertson, the Otago cap tain, won the toss, and elected to kick with the wind. The two teams took their places as follows : — Auckland (colours —blue and white): Full-back, Webßter; three-quarters, Warbrick, Ryan, and Arneil; half-backs, Whiteside, Ring, and Carter; forwards, Henderson (captain), Leckie, Sims, Clayton, Croxton, Mearns, O'Connor, Biggs. Otago (blue): Full-back, Braddon ; three-quarters, Galbraith, Murray, and Bannatyne ; half-backs, W. Allan and A. Allan ; forwards, Robertson (captain), J. Allan, Austin, Brown, Fowler, Leitli, Mills, O'Donnoll and Wynks. Tho Invorcargill reps, were Galbraith, O'Donhell, und Braddon. It will be seen from the abovo that two important changes wero made in the disposition of tho Auck land team. Warbrick was moved to three quarter back, and Arneil taken from for wards division nnd placed as mate to War bri«k and Ryan. The wisdom of this change, e..i)ecially in Warbrick'a case, was justihod by the result. Henderson had thus one man fewer forward than Otago, but it made the backs so strong as to bo almost im [Hjnctrable.

The Play.

Tho word being given,' Warbrick kicked off, dropping it into the Otago 25, Bannatyne returning it promptly into touch. From tho throw iv, Otago forwards (notable among them being J. Allan) dribbled it into our 25. Warbrick (whoso rickety leg wore on elastic stocking) mads a smart littlo run into tho 50, and, being collared, a scrim mago ensued, in which Otago's extra forward gave them no advantago ; indeed, all through the match it was wonderful how our light forwards held their own against the weighty Southerners. From tho scrimmage, thu ball was heeled out to Carter, who passed to Whiteside, and Ponsonby Bob speeled well to the centre of the ground before he was collared. From tho scrimmage the ball was worked dangerously near Otago's goal, but Braddon released tlie Blues by pushing into touch. From the throwers Galbraith got the ball, and running magni ficently was pushed into touch by Ring just as ho approached on tho 25. After the scrimmage, n bad piece of passing placed the ball in tho hands of our backs, who, passing wisely and judiciously, worked tho leather well into neutral ground. Arneil now made a run, winding up with a kick into touch near Otago's goal. After tho backs of Otago had rushed tlio ball to our end of the fifty, Arneil made a good dribble (the only good dribble mado by uh during tho match), and once moro the ball was near tho Otago's 25. Some very fast play followed ; scrimmages wero formed in rapid succession, nnd our forwards re l>entedly carried tlio ball through, Hender son and O'Connor being specially noticeable on tlio ball. Carter got the ball out of one of theso scrimmages, and after a game run passed to Whiteside, who, si>eoling along touch-line, and passing Otago's half and quarter-backs like the wind, seemed certain to score, However, ho slipped in a greasy patch close to the goal-line, and Brad don and Allan immediately after fell on him, After n scrimmage, Allan and Fowler dribbled tho ball ost of danger, and wero moving rapidly towards our 25, when Carter spoilt their game by seizing the leather and making a neat run. lie being collared, Ring got tho ball, and essayed a run, which was promptly stopped, and (ialbraith, getting the oval, ran to a point dangerously near our goal-lino boforo being collared. After a looso scrimmage, Fowler got tho ball and carried it within a foot or two of our goal-line. Being collared by Webster, ho passed to Allan, who passed it on to Murray, but the latter was unable to got through, nnd, a scrimmage boing formed, our forward heeled out to Whiteside who ran somo distance beforo he was collared by Allan. The ball was, however, called back, and for a few seconds our goal-line was in danger, tho good collaring of Warbrick and Carter saving us repeatedly. Webster got Auck land out of this awkward predicament by dropping into touch. Allan seized the ball from tho throw-in, nnd had not run far beforo ha was run into touch. From tho throw-in, the ball was worked towards goal, and O'Connor followed tho ball and seemingly made an " Erin-go-bingh " rush through seven or eight of the opposing Otago men ; but unfortunately he slipped in tho oxact spot where Whiteside came to grief- a few minutes beforo. Tim tried to wriggle, in, but tho burly Braddon hold him safe. From tho throw-out Brjggs fried to run in, but failed. Tho Otago forwards gamely worked tho ball into tho 50, where a scrimmage was formed, and tho leather was heeled to Whiteside, who passed to Ring, The Woikato man was putting on groat speed, and had a good chanco of getting in when he was oalled back, Several times after this the ball was called back for trivial breaches of tlio rules, nnd a good deal of timo was wasted. Carter, who never played hotter, made a good run from ono of these scrim mages, and losing tho ball, immediately after stopped a dangerous run of W, Allan, Again Otago worked tho ball to our end of the DO, but Warbrick equalised the game with a good run and a drop into touch. A scrimmngo followed tho throw-out, and the ball boing heeled out to Carter, the veteran punted into touch near the Otago 25 \V. Allan returned it into our 23, and Webstor promptly returned it. For some time tho leather graduated from one end of the central ground to tho other.

Auckland Savod by a Fluke.

A rough, close scrimmage worked the ball to the Auckland goal ; Austin kicked it across our goal-line and rushed after it to secure the touch. Three of Auckland's forwards mado for it, but all missed it, and a try for Otago seemed inevitable. Austin, however, missed thp leather, and Leofcy, qppfirtunely fqy Auckland, fell on tho ball. As Auckland was forced down, the crowd, far from being impartial by the way, hooted tho Northerners lustily,' and urged their representatives to renew t!ie)l' nxbrtions. After the kick off, a scrimmage in front of our goal en sued, Warbrick, Ryan, and our other backs doing good service. Arneil made a clever run and passed to Ryan, Ho delayed his kick too long, and was collared. Biggs and Henderson, however, worked the ball

out of danger, and a series of resultless scrimmages in centre of ground took up tlio remainder of the spell.

Second Spoil—Betting : 3 to 1 on Auckland.

After seven minutes' rest, tho Otago captain kickod oif. Sims getting tho ball, attempted to run, but was collared, and from the scrimmage Otago worked tho ball into the 50. Auckland's condition was beginning to tell, as several of. the Otago's heaviest men pulled pain fully, and then played somewhat wildly. Northern sympathisers began to regard victory as certain, and otfered 3 to 1 on Auckland, there being, however, no takers. Whiteside and Arneil made a run in company, which resulted iv Bob getting a touch. The ball, however, was ordered back, the umpires deciding that Arneil had thrown forward. Whiteside, seeing a chance, went for the leather, but uufortunately fumbled it, and Otago was forced down. After the kick-oil' the Otago forwards, noteably Wynks, worked the leather down the field, and W. Allan kicked the ball across our goal line. A rush of their forwards fol lowed, and a score for Otago seemed certain. Warbrick, lame as he was, how ever, out-raced them, and, dodging under the chain enclosing the ground, just touched in time, three or tour Otago men falling on top of him. Being thus forced down, Auck land kicked oft', and worked tho ball to the centre of the ground. Murray made a dangerous run, but went into touch. The ball was kicked oil', .and again worked to our end of the 00. Ring got Auckland out of the predicament, ami kicked into touch. Shortly after, Gnlbraith secured a mark, and although tlio angle was not a difficult one, he failed. Ryan dropped the ball into touch centre, and shortly . after Biggs, getting tlie ball out of a loose scrimmage, mado a run. He was pushed into touch, but at once threw it out. AVhiteside got the ball, and running brilliantly, secured a try, which was, how ever, disallowed, the umpires holding that i Biggs had not passed to Whiteside after he had been out. Tho ball being brought back, a scrimmage followed, and the Auck londers again marked it down, Croxtou, Sims, Clayton and Henderson showing good, honest forward play. O'Connor getting a try, which was disallowed, a fine rush by the Blues made their supporters hope ful that a Bcore would ensue, and tlie ball being passed to Bannatyne, he had a pot shot at goal, without any effect. Ryan punted grandly, and was deservedly cheered. Whiteside was again to the fore with a fine run, and when within a yard of the Blues' quarter, he collided with Braddon. A series of light scrimmages then followed, and the ball being heeled out, Whiteside "speculated " a try, but it did not prove a success, and Otago was forced down for the second time. Shortly after time was called, the game resulting in a draw. No score was made, but each side was forced down twice.

Auckland played with a lot of bad luck, and I verily believe if the game hud lasted a few minutes longer it would have been won, as Otago were nearly baked. Otago Opinion of Auckland. The heeling-out tactics adopted by Henderson aroused the admiration of the Otago players. Galbraith, another Otago player, told mo subsequently they con sidered Warbrick the best man on the ground. Whiteside thoy considered over estimated, but this is due to the foolish " skits " indulged in by writers of out-door sports in the Auckland papers. Such writ ing doss harm and not good. List of Casualties. Our casualties wore pretty severe. Whiteside's head was so badly cut by the collision with Braddon that he had to get it stitched. Ring, O'Connor, and others also got scarred. Braddon was more seriously injured than Whiteside.

Tho dinner was a great success. We leave Dunedin by train for Christ church at 8.30 on Monday morning.

WRECK OF THE WHALING BARQUE ESPECULADOR.

Captain and Crow Arrive ki Auckland.

By arrival of tho schooner Cygnet from Tonga, wo aro placed in possession of par ticulars of tlie wreck of the Auckland whaling barque Espeeulador at Tonga, on August 12. Captain Irving, master of the Espeeulador, who (with his crew) arrived here in the Cygnet, states that his vessel, in company with the Cygnet and several craft belonging to tho Islands, were lying at anchor off Levuka, in the Haabai Group, township bearing east about two miles, when during tho evening of August 11, squalls, accompanied by rain and lightning, were experienced. Both anchors were let go to prevent the vessel dragging, but about midnight tho gale increased. At 2.30 a.m. on tho following day the wind suddenly shifted W. southerly, and blew with hurricane force. Both chains parted, and tho vessel drifted shoroward till she struck on a sunken reef. It was soon evi dent that sho had sustained severe damage, for notwithstanding all the efforts of master and crew nt the pumps, it was found im possible to prevent tho vessel filling with water. The boats were ordered out. The boat on tho starboard quarter was stove in, bat tlio other two were successfully launched, and about 5 a.m. the vessel was abandoned, and all hands wore shortly after wards landed safoly on tho shore. During the hurricane, tho schooners Cygnet, Lefukey, Fusibala, and Matalalo wero driven ashore, but neither' Sustained any soriops damage. The wreck of the Espeeu lador was sold for 675 dollars. It was ex acted that tho greater portion of tho oil (12_ tuns) could be saved, but tho barque liersolf appeared likely to become a total wnsck. The Espeoulador, which wus owned by Messrs Henderson and Macfar lane, of Auckland, is insured in tho South British for £ 150, while tho Colonial has an open policy of £1,500 on tho cargo.

TEACHERS' EXAMINATION.

The following pupil teachers of the first year passed, and now rank as pupil teachers of the second year :—Elizabeth Akers, Kau aeranga Girls' School; Laura Bell, Otahuhu ; Elizabeth E. Biggs, Hamilton East; Kate Bowden, Otahuhu ; Helen G. Broun, Howick ; Harriet H, Burgess, Devonport; John S. Burns, Wniokaraka ; Kate Calvert, Boresford-st. j Eleanor Chadwick, Aratapu ; Mary H. Currio, Wniuku"; Elizabeth Davis, Huntly; Frances J. Davis, Mount Hobson Boys' ; Sarah Donaldson, Kawakawa; Chas. W. Dowden, Ponsonby ; Clara A. Ed miston, Wollesloy-street; Charlotte C. Finlay, Patumahoo ; Bortha C, Groatbateh, Ponsonby; Sarah A. J. Hall, Otahuhu ; Rosa Havorfield, Wniokaraka; Frank \\\g ginson, Cambridge; Annig E, Hooker, Devonport; Annie C. Jackson, Onehunga Girls'; Elizabeth keary, Kauuoranga Boys'; Sophia Larritt, Ellerslie ;' Francis E. Lowe, Kauaoranga Boys''; Helen A. MacGregcr, Grafton Road; Catherine C. Mackay, Paterivngi; Edith Mair, Whangarei; Mary M. Martin, Wellesley-street; Susan I?, Murray, Hamilton West I Charlotte Mttr rish, Knuaorangji Girls' ; Sttsan B. Mc- IntyrP, Painell; William H. Newton, Waiokavaka; Nora O'Donoghue, Kauae ranga Boys'; Sarah J. Purdio, Wellesley streot; Emily F, Robb, Mount Hobson Girls'; Jemima Robb, Mount Roskill; Harriet Smith, WpHesley-stvoet j Martha Smith, Grafton Ro«d i Amelia B. Speight, Parnpll j Jessie ]yl, H, Wallace, Otara; Jessie Weston, Wollosley-street; Joseph R. Whitakor, Waiotahi Creek'; Eleanor Wilson, Katikati No. 2 ; William H. Wors lcy, Waipipi; Rebecca Young, Cambridge, Tho following pupil teachers of the second year passed, and now become pupil teachers of the third year i-^Eli. a A. Alloley, Tau ranga School; Lucy E. Anderson, Mount Eden ; James Christie, Owharoa ; Margaret A. Clarke, Ponsonby; Emma M, Coad, Mount Eden; Margaret Coghill, High streot i Minnio Collins, Pukokohe East; Mary E. Fellows, Mount Albert; Millicent E. Fisher, Grafton Road; AliceL.F. Gilbert, Mount Edon ; Mary S. Gilmer, Ponsonby ; Sa>-ah E. Harris, High-street; Alice C. Hobbs, Beresford-strect; Charlotte Houg ham, Wellesley-street; Edith A. Marks, Kaukapakapa ; Fredk. J. Ohlson, Maketu ; Edgar E. Partington, Grafton Road; Eliza beth R. Patterson, Wellesley-street; Con stanco Robertson, Parnell ; Mary S. Slator, Parnell; Jane A. Smart, Wellesley-street; Catherine S. Smith, Ponsonby; Mary S,' Taite, Mount Hobscui Boys'; R^sinfl E, Thompson, \Ye,llesley-styeet \ Margaret E. Trimnpll, KauRC-t'anga Girls'; Kate Trus cqt-t, Te Aroha i Rosabel. Wolffi Tararu ; Janet WylUe, Qti\huhtl, Thp following candidates for employment were doclarod qualified :—Eleanor Aircy, Alico Brown, Knto P. Cleave, Harriet II- Cossey, Mary E. Edwards, RftchatJ Fyaser, and Lily P. Gfice I Margaret Kelly, Newton Rust j Enphomift Ma.cky, Margaret J, MoLarnon,

Tho following pupil teaehera of tlio third year passed the optional examination for the end of third year :—Emma Ashman, Mary J. M, Harris, Clara J. Pearson.

SPORTING NEWS.

The A.J.C. Spring Meeting.

[rkutkr's cablegram.]

Sydney, this day. Tho Groat Metropolitan Stakes. The latest betting on the Great Metropoli tan Stakes, run to-morrow, is as follows :—

3 to 1 agst. First Demon J to 1 Cunnamulla S to 1 Sardonyx 0 to 1 Ascot

Sydney, Saturday.

The first day's racing of the Australian Jockey Club Spring Meeting came off to day. The three principal events resulted as follows :—

The Dkkiiy, a sweepstakes of 30 soys. each, sft, for three-year-olds; colls Sst 101b, and fillies Bst stb. Second horse to receive 00 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Closed with 75 subscribers. Mr Jost's b c Le Grand, by Epigram— Legend 1 Mr Stewart's b c Kings dale, by Maribyr nong—Roscdale 2 Mr Do Mestre's eh f Copra, by Robinson Crusoe—Cocoanut 3 Tlio Hon. J. White's Kaipara and Nnrina also started. Le (.rand won easily by three lengths. Time, 2.46_. The Ei-som Handicap, a handicap sweepstakes of 5 soys each, 1 ft, with 200 soys added. For three-year-olds and upwards. Second horse 30 soys from the prize. Weights after the llnwkesbury Spring Meeting. One mile and a l'urlong. Mr C. T. Roberts' eh g Masquerade! by The Drummer—Romping Girl, aged... 1 Mr (j. Matthew's and Son's oh h Ascot, 4yrs 2 Mr T. Brown's br h Stockdale, (Syrs ... 3 The Si'RiNO Stakes, a sweepstakes of 5 soys each, Ift., with 200 soys added. For three year-olds and upwards. Second horso 50 soys from the prize. One mile and a half. Mr J. Mondy's br c First Demon (late The Demon), by Gemma di Vergy— Lilian, 3yrs 1 Mr J. Monughan ns br h Sardonyx, Syrs 2 Mr W. R. Hall's br h Pell Mell, syrs ... 3

It was a splendid race,

S.A.J.C. Spring Meeting.

[REl'TKlt's CABLEGBAII.]

Adelaide, Saturday.

At the South Australian Jockey Club Meeting to-day the following was the re sult of

Tub South Australian Dbruv, a sweep stakes of 20 soys eacb, 5 ft. with 150 added. For threo-year-okls—colts, Bst 101b; Allies, Bst olb. The second horse to receive 50 sots, and the third _o soys out of tlie stake. 1 mile and a-half (36 subs.). Mr S. Barnard's eh c Dirk Hotteraick, by Smuggler—Paradox 1 Mr J. H. Aldridge's h c Sardius (late Emerald), by Emulation—Ruby ... 2 Mr W. Gordon's eh f Bis-Bis, by Country man —Miss Heslop 3

Spring Meeting in Waikato.

[by telegraph.—own correspondent.]

Cambridge, this day,

At a meeting of the stewards of the Jockey Club held on Saturday night, it was agreed to hold a Spring meeting on 21st November, when £170 will be given in stakes. It was also proposed to establish a plumpton ground.

Tho result of the A.J.C. Derby was awaited with considerable interest in sport ing circles on Saturday night, for it was fully expected that Martini-Henry would mako his first appearance in the race. Why he did not, no information is to hand, but it is to be presumed that his owner intends reserving the colt for the Y.R.C. Derby and Cup, for which two events, as is well-known, he has backed him to win over £50,000. Le Grand, the winner of the race, was bred at The Grange stud farm, Queensland, from whence came Wheatear, Ad Valorem, and others of lesser note. He was got by the imported Blair Athol horse Epigram from Legend, and although nominated for the race in the name of Mr Kent, is owned by Mr J. P. Jost. Prior to his win on Saturday, ho had only ran once on tho Randwick course, when he secured third place iv the Sydney Turf Club Two-year-old Stakes. His next essay wan at Brisbane, where he won the Sires' Produce Stakes, and this season, in his own home, ho has proved himself a Triton amongst minnows, winning everything lie started for at the Rockhampton Jockey Club Meeting. His best performance was in tho Champagne Stakes, when he easily covered tho mile in 1.45. Le Grand is not in the V.R.C. Derby list, but he is engaged in tho Melbourne Cup, for which race, according to tho conditions, he will now have 7st 51b to carry.

A few particulars concerning the his tory of the race may not prove un interesting to readers. It is now nine teen years ago since Clove carried her colours to the front for the first Australian Derby, and her victory was a very hollow one. Then tho same colours were again to the fore carried by the Barb and Fireworks ; but in IS6S tho Duke astonished every one by lowering the colours of all the favour ities. Then Charon defeated Monsello and a good field; and tho year that followed saw Mr Tait's colours borno to victory by Florence. In 1871 Hamlet went down be fore Javlin, and the following year King of the Ring had to cry enough to tho long. stridod Loup Garou. Benvolio settled the pretensions of a brilliant field in 187.1, and thon followed the victories of Kings rtorth, Richmond, and Robinson Ci'uboo, aU of wrhich wero friends of the public. Woodlands defeated Chester in IS7/, and His Lordship had an exercise cantor the following year. Nellie disposed of Falmouth and live others in 1879, and after that followed the Grand Flaneur certainty, In 1881, Monmouth was made a great favourite, but was utterly disgraced, and Whentear won without nn effort from Sardonyx and Tho Gem. Again, last year, Scgenhoe was served up very warm, 9 to 4 being laid on him winning, but ho had to go down before Navigator; while this year the winner has turned up in Le Grand, who was favourite atovenmoney. A glance nt the names of tho winners of the "Blue Ribbon" will show that the first favourite has won on, nine oc casions out of tho 19, so that the. Derby has been a good race for " tho people."

Hirw^v

THEATRE ROYAL.

Saturday Popular Concerts,

The tenth. $f Mr I'ooley's concerts took placo in the Theatre Royal on Saturday night. The unfavourable weather had the effect of limiting the attendance—the audience, consequently, not being so numerous as usual. The ooncert oi>ened with a serenade; "Non Far Mote," from " Lucrezia Borgia," which was fairly rendered by the company. Mr Augelo Forrest followed with a pianoforte solo, " Don Pasquale." This performance fully sustained the player's reputation, but tho piece itself did not appear to be a popular selection, and consequently did not receivo the applause it morited. Mr Gordon Gooch gave a fino rendering, of "So il Rigor c la Ve.ndottn,'" and' to it succeeded " Alas ! Those Chimes," by Madame Pcjolev, with " harmonium obligate. TMa well known'' selection was given by Madame Pooley with excell^nl taste and ex pression, and was weli-receiyed by the audience. A song, "La Donna o Mobile," from Verdi's " Rigolotto," by Mr Joseph, Hanna, was deservedly encored. Mr Angelo Forrest then rendered on the har monium the overture from "William Tell." It was a really first-class performance, and was listened to with evident ap preciation. Tho amiising trio, "My Lady the Countess," in which Madame Pooley, Miss Green, nnd Mr Gooch took part, was rendered with much vivacity anil excellent effect. The well-imitated petulance and ill-temper of the ladies, com-! bined with the solemn remonstrances of Mr Gooch, were irresistibly comic The effect might have been considerably heightened if the performers co.uld have dispensed with their books, b.ut as it was it was keenly relished by the audience, and an encore \vas insisted on, The first part was con cluded with a choral march by the Com pany from " Luela do Lammcrmoor." After the usual interval, tlie com pany gave the part song, "Spring's Bright Glances," from La SonnftuibuU." Mr Gooch sang "The Old Brigade, "'with splendid effect, ami responded to nn un mistakeable encore, with " Tito Muster RqU," Mr Angelo Forrest performed in a masterly manner "La Polka do la Roiuo" on the pianoforte. ' Mr Hanna rendered "Betray Mo Not" with taste and correct ness, and Mr Burnham was not less success ful in "There i. a Flower that Bloomotlt." The concert concluded with a Tyrone chorus by the company from, 'A \Vaiiapi Tell." A grand Irish night is announced : for th^ n^xt coi\cevt v

GOLD DISCOVERY IN THE KING COUNTRY.

m Tho Railway Survey to Go On. [by telegraph—press association-.] Wanganui, Saturday, It is reported in town to-day that Hoani, a native chief, lias brought down news of gold discovery in the Tuhua country. CJold has been known to exist for some time here but the natives objected and would not allow Europeans to come there. It _ stated now, however, that they will allow them to come on certain conditions, and that rangements are being come to with this object. The Tuhua natives am those who recently stopped Mr Roch fort's survey party. It is stated, i n reference to the stoppage by natives of the survey party, that it was due to the sudden appearance of the party without previous intimation. They are agreeable to allow survey to proceed,provided they have some thing to show that Tawhia and Topia are agreeable to allow the line to pass through their country. It is thought there will be no difficulty about this.and that the survey will be resumed in about a month. The natives treated the surveyors kindly.

LOSS OF THE ALMA.

The Master's Certificate Suspended !■_,» Three Months. iKua^ W

The judgment of the Nautical Court into the loss of the barquentine Alma was delivered this morning, by H. G, Seth Smith, Esq., Resident Magistrate, as fol lows:—That the loss of the vessel wan caused by the default of the master on the following grounds: — (1) That he left Dunedin and Wanganiii in an iron ship, to which he was a stranger without having first ascertained the devia! tion of the compasses.

(2) That he failed to keep a record of compass corrections when found by observation in some form that might b» ac cessible to the mate or himself at any time of the day or night. It appears that the only record kept was by entry in the log. (3) That he did not provide himself with a book of sailing directions for the voyage on which he was bound. lam not satisfied that he made all reasonable efforts to obtain such book.

(4) That although close to the reef on the 2nd August, he did not at any time and during that day inform the mate of its proximity. (5) That he gave no. special instructions to keep a look-out for danger either to the mate or to the man on the look-out.

' (6) That the deck was left in charge only of an A.B. on the morning of tlie 3rd August, when it was dark, squally, and rainy, the master and mate bein^ both below for about fifteen minutes.

I am in doubt whether the compass was placed in a proper position, only four or five feet from the deck of an iron vessel, but the evidence on this point is not sufficiently explicit to enable me to form a definite opinion. Taking all the evidence into considera tion, I am of opinion that it discloses a __nt of judgment and forethought on the part of the master throughout the voyage, and that his certificate should be suspended for a period of three months. He will also he, ordered to pay the cost of these proceed*

ings. . ..;. Next, the mate was negligent in leaving the deck, but as this is the only specific act of negligence disclosed by the evidence, it is unnecessary for me to do more than call attention to the fact,

The costs amounted to £6 13s,

OUR EDUCATION SYSTEM.

The City Schools Committee on the

Rampage,

Qx Friday evening an adjourned meeting of the City Schools Committee was held and lasted over three hours, although most of I the matters discussed were of little ■; importance. The mode of conducting business at this body's meetings is 9 capable of considerable improvement, . and it does not seem to be facilitated by the 1 habit which some members hate of I talking for talking's sake olono, Yi*—a.j night's meeting was a typical one, and we give a notice of some of the matters dis cussed,, and though the reader may not be ': edified thei-oby, he raay haply be amused or saddened, according to his bent of mind. A BARBED WIRE, *l t]__l This formed the subject of a discussion >■'■ extending over three quarters of an horn; A teacher wrote asking that a barbed ~ wire should be , stretched across _Borne - spikes on the school fence, and this brought forth an expression ol opinion . from every member. One created great amusement "by stating that it would hurt tho children, whereupon another suggested that the spikes should be covered in plate glass. Eventually the barfeod wire ran the meeting into sacn a terrible fog that although seven motions and about fif teon amendments had been pro posed, tl^e further consideration of the ' subject had to be postponed.

THE COHMITTEB DECLINE TO BH WALKED

OVER,

Tho Committee have icmg been under tho impression that tt» Board of Education looks upon it as a "nonentity," and a letter road from the higher body per mitted several members who are highly incensed at being continually ignored by , the Board to give vent to their anger. The letter announced that Mr McKinlay had- becn removed from Bereafoid-street School and that Mr Henry B. Wilson, | probationer, hod been temporarily attached to tlie school. Mr Warburtoa ' said the Board should have consulted tie- Committee in. the matter. He was notgoipg to be subordinate to any man or any oody of men, and • tha Board would /)«_ to stop that sort of thing. He would set his foot upon it.—Mr- Brame expressed surprise-1 at the conduct of the Inspector, who, _*■- - said, was working in antagonism to the Committee and educational interests by recommending the appointment of " a loarner" where a campeteat . ■m.astev was required, and also by making Certain suggestions in order that the High street School should not be removed, aa failed to understand what real objeofc tti- Jnspector had in view. Eventually the following motion (one of half-a-tUwenj TW W_ agreed to :—" That the Committee connoti . in justice to Mr Hanison and the interests p of the school, accept Mr Bolar, to nominated by the Board, and again uig. the Board to advertise for a competent second assistant master." ALL FOR MONEY. The head-master of Nelson-street School sent in an application for permission j • to admit fifty moro children. This • Mr Aley characterised as a vwy ■ |-,'• "impertinent" letter. "Yes," added,, '■'.'. Mr Warburton, " it is a very " important" letter; while Mr Thwaites said it was "all for screw." He knew a teacher who was sorry to see an empty seat, and would like always to turn 20. per cent, of tho scholars away ''■all for screw." Here • he got into a desultory discussion with Mr 11 Aley as to whether there were five or six jH desks m a certain portion of the Welles.® street School, ancl they resolved to deem* 7: the question by personal inspection after j the meeting. Meanwhile, the €__ai___L was attempting to obtain order, but it Op- 7 peared impossible for ape to speak,.* ; a timo, and Mv Warburton at , intervals made astonishing ejacula tions of " Well done, Thwaitem* "That*, right, Mr Brame," "No, I'll not |§ consent to that," each oi which utterance* were taken exception to by other ■. . .I m.cmb, rs, and much disturbance ensued. We regret being unable to give the result of the discussion, as it was so mixed up i» motions, amendments, s«¥iaken<_-_eß£aft«r amendment,, as to be quite uniatel_igikla' j SVSOEY MATTERS. Sixty-two letters from School Committee* expressed aversion to anyalteration from P**' (Sentlimitofschoolage,vi__. ) stolsy&W*«lfl* One letter from Tauranga was ia favour ot. _y 6to 15 years. An application for grw» to library of High-street&lioal was referred : to the Board. Thev^was much discussion |g which we cannot publish, and but very little business done. The meeting closed as g ala,teUwi\ ,"■;■

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1883



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Special Advertisements. "OAR GAINS MEN'S BOYS' 'AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING, at WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN'S. BEING BOUGHT VERY CHEAP, WILL BE SOLD 25 PER CENT. UNDER USUAL PRICE. Men's Tweed Suits. 23s 9d g* fd, 21s Men's Tweed Trousers and csts 10s bd. 12s bJ, Men's Strong Tweed Coats, lrom 12s bd Boys' Knicker Suits- 5s lid 5s 9d, 6s 6d,10_ 6d Boys' and Youths' Tweed Suits, 14s 6d, 16s 6d, strong and cheap .[bs_, 'Am Boys' and Youths* Tweed Trousers, fa-d, ss6d. Boys' and Youths' Mole Trousers, f ronv3s lid pair Men- White and Coloured Mole Trousers, from Mon'BsFnfnncl Shirty 2s Od; Men's }>%*«»:*£ Men's, Boys', and Youths' Tweed Hats, Is Bd, is tki, 36 wl , yt i Largo Assortment Felt Hats, Soft and Hard 23. pairs Men's Socks (samples) in great variety, from fid per pair . .''t „ Very Cheap Line Drab Cashmere Macintoshes, BALANCE OF WINTER STOCK OF Blankets, Rugs, Ulsters Jackets Overcoats, Macintoshes, Wintor Dress Goods, &.C., at greatly reduced prices. Five per cent. Discount on all Cash Purchases over 20s. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, QUEEN-STREET -VT OTI C E OF REMOVAL. ALFRED SMITH. F.R.1.. 8.A., ARCHITECT, Nos. 2 and 3. Hoffman's Buildings. y p LONER GA N, * T A I L O R, &c, Begs to inform his old friends that ho has Returned from Coromandcl, and is pre pared to Fit Them Out on tho most reasonable terms at his Premises, No. 16, GREY-STREET, opposite Market Hotel. N.B.—Gentlemen's Own Material mado up. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY £__. (LIMITED). ESTABLISHED 1862. PURVEYORS OF LIGHT, HEAT, AND POWER. The Company sell and erect gas-fittings, In cluding' B»s apparatus and gas-powor engines. Stock includes Otto Gas Engines.-Otlloc and Show-rooms, Fort-street. TTIXPIRATION OF LEASE. THE PREMISES SOLD. CHEAP DRAPE R V SALE. CHEA P DRAP ER V SALE. H. ATKINS H. ATKINS Is compelled to hold a CLEARING SALE of his Stock of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. The Lease of his Premises expires in a Few- Weeks. The Premises aro Sold and havo to bo Vacated. Tho Stock must be Sold ay Removed, and no suitable Shop is to be procured. THE GOODS WILL ALL BE SOLD AT VERY LOW PRICES. The Stock has been re-marked, and Customers will find that Heavy Reductions have been mado in overy department. H. A. wishes it to be distinctly understood that this is no pufling advertisement, but a GENUINE COMPULSORY SALE. All the NEW SPRING GOODS will bo in cluded in the Sale. 11. ATKI NS, DRAPER. T> E M O V A L. MR. H. L. POSSENNISKIE HAS REMOVED TO TEMPORARY PREMISES IN SHORTLAND-STREET, OPPOSITE ARCH. CLARK & SONS (Lately occupied by Mr F. A. White). TV-lIERE SHALL I FURNISH MY HOUSE FROM? THE CHEAPEST ALL ROUND HOUSE TO FURNISH FROM IS THE CITY HALL ARCADE GARLICK & CRANWELL ! ! 1 IRON BEDSTEADS, go to GARLICK & CRANWELL BEDDING go to _„ rT _ T GARLICK & CRANWELL. BED-ROOM FURNITURE, go to GARLICK & CRANWHLL. CARPETS, go to * GARLICK & CRANWELL. GARLICK & CRANWELL, House Furnishers. GARLICK & CRANWELL, Upholsterers. GARLICK & CRANWELL, Manufacturers of all kinds of furniture. C__eap Tapestry & Brussel Campets. Cheap Oilcloths & Linoleum. CnEAP & Beautiful Cretonnes. Cheap Blankets & Curtains. GARLICK & CRANWELL, HOUSE FURNISHERS, City Hall Arcade. Queen-street, AUCKLAND. mHORNTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALEtr "Crown" Flour, in sacks, 100's and 50's "Champion" do. do. do. "Cantab" do. do. do. Sharps Bran AVhcat Our Cash Sale AT COST PRICES WILL, CEASE SATURDAY, AUGUST 18th. THE RESIDUE OF WINTER STOCK WILL BE CLEARED DURING THE WEEK AT NOMINAL PRICES. Milne and Choyce, QUEEN AND WELLESLEY^STREETS. VJNT'S WHISKY. SCIENTIFIC BACT. New Whisky Is maddening and poisonous, no matter how blended, colouied, or agreeably flavoured. VINT & SONS, Belfast, Ireland (e_tabl_shed 88 yoars), at present hold immense stock of their Old Well-matured Whisky. and can ensure to tho trade—through their I Agents-a really PURE, OLD. UNADULTERATED, AND WHOLKPOME SPIRIT, the quality having taai CTonoittiocd equal to OLD FRENCH BRANDY. In bulk and case, to _. had from A. HEATHER, Aodnj. Head Colonial 011100 i Melbourne.



It Saved My Life.



The value of human life kso saP^c!/"" im portant that anything which tends to.its pro ja lonKation is entitled to the tWht-tcwsltoauot g Sneaking to us recently on. _-SitWfCt,tn»rK» g Nelson, Esq., proprietor >c*^?H;? u,?!:.fuE 1 Huron, observed: 1 suffered so with rheumausw | that my arm withered, and physicians <»«"««* help vie. I was in despair of Wj&Vffli M soinoone atl vised mo to try St. Jacobis (ML *«W | *o' aiitUsif by magic, I was in^anltf r^cv«£ M and,* V the continued use of tha O^^fX cured. I thank Heaven for having uaod Uu* | wonderful remedy, for it sared my We. n na» , ; , also cured my wife.-" Port Huron I M'f-W™ I morcial." U._A.-Sold by all Chemists. VntsA, ~| Three Shillings.-M. Levy & Co., A*ents.