SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

1.~,~.t ttr > Tin? iThis Evening, 0.2 n BIGH WATfcK Morning, 1.5 SUNSET.-This Erening, 5.53 (SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morninß. a.lB (MOON'S AGE.—Last Quarter, 2Sth, 5.33 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

fsea Breeze, schooner, Sylva, from Russell (Reliance, ketch, Haultain, from Whangarci iArgyle, S.S., Norris, from Whangarei [Atlantic, schooner, Schultx, from Rarotonga

DEPARTURES.

Vessels Expected. Losuon'.—Laiara, barque. K.L.H.D.. June 18: Astcrion, barque, Juno 16; Hermi «ne, ship, W.T.R.D., July 13; Otaki, ship, P.G.W.Q., August 2; Ganymede, barque, July 35; Antarcs, Piako, and Candidate, loading. Glasgow. — Embleton, barque, W.M.J.H., June 2 (via Dunedin); Helen Denny, H.M.T.D., July S; Akaroa, July 25.

Nhw York.—lrene, brigantine, Jnly 17,

BOSTON.—CIara McGiHivray, barque, June 2. Southehx Ports. — Jano Anderson, from Dunedin.

" Sytwey.—Albert tha Good, brig, via New castle.

IMPORTS.

Per Atlantic—so tons and 50 bags cobra, 23 boxes pearl shell, 1,000 oranges. Per Waihora—3S2 sacks Canterbury potatoes. -T. H. Hall and Co.

Tha B.s. Waihora may be expected to arrive from Melbourne via the South about 10 a.m. to morrow.

The schooner Atlantic left Rarotonga on August 31, and arrived here yesterday after noon after.an uneventful passage.

The s.s. Argyle arrived from Whangarei on Saturday evening with 10 sacks gum, and one passenger, Mr Stewart.

Thebarque. Buttcrmerc, which left for New castle on Saturday morning, put back to Rangi toto Reef on Sunday owing to heavy weather outside. She roaumed her voyage today.

Tenetahi, master of the cutter Rangatira, arrived in town on Saturday evening. He has furnished us with a descriptive account of the wreck of his vossel at the Barrier, and tho drowning of two of the crew, which appears in another column.

SCHOONER WILLIAM AND JANE ASHORE.

The Waikato Coal and Shipping Company re ceived a telegram tliia morning from tho Cap- I tain of the William and Jane, which went H ashore at Port Waikato on Friday last, stating II that the vessel is in a vory good position « on the coast, to the northward of Port i Waikato, and he fully expected to get her I afloat without injury. Tho WiKiam and ill! Jano left Dunodin on the sth instant with a full j'l? '""' Cirgo of oats for Port Waikato, consigned to the ' Waikato Coal and Shipping Company. Both I vessel and cargo are insured, but we have been Simable to ascertain the exact amounts. TRo William and Jane was a wooden schooner of 69 tons, built at Stewart Island, New Zealand, in 1879, and owned by Messrs W. Barker and Wni. B. Jones, of Dune J in.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

itotorna, s.s., Anderson, from the South Lalla Rookh, 5.»., Bailey, from Waitara Rowena, 5,«., Scott, from Wanganui Hannah Mokau, s.s., Dalo, from Waitara Douglas, 5.3., McArthnr, from Waitara

DEPARTURES.

II Hraminer. barque, Clarkson. for Greymouth I Eliza Firth, brigantine, Black, for Greymouth ■ Saxon, schooner, McClymont, for Hokianga Hannah Makau, s.s.. Dale, for Waitara Lalla Rookh, s.s., Bailey, for Waitara

The s.s. Hannah Mokau arrived from Waitara on Saturday night with *i sheep, 70 lambs, nnd 15 horses. She returned thither this morning, at 11 o'clock. Tho s.s. Douglas arrived from Waitara at 7 p.m. on Saturday with IS2 sheep, and was to leave again for tho same thte afternoon. Tha steamers Lalia Rookh and Rowena ar rived yesterday morning, tho former from Wai tara with 205 sheep, and 1 horses, and tho latter from Wanganui with 1G horses, 80 sheep, and the following passengors:—Mr and Mrs Mc- Donald and family, Messrs Craig. Stanull, Eng land, and Tongy. She is advertised to leave again for Hokianga at 1 p.m. to-morrow. The J Lalla Rookh returned to Waitara on Sunday evening.

The Union Co.'s steamer Rotorua arrived from

j the South at noon yestorday. Cargo: 100 sack 3 ! malt, 911 sacks barloy, 50 cases jam. 10 sacks ! oatmeal, !0 bags, etc., 10 sacks flour, 40 cases and kegs butter, and sundries. Passengers:—Mes- dames Stevenson, Furby, Mann and t childron. Misses Stevenson and Clark. Messrs Stevenson (2), Lake, Parrott, Clark (2), Hogan, Barber, . Cocks, Hill, Edwards (2,, Whalsh, Chudlelßh, , and 8 steerage. She returns South to-morrow ' afternoon. There was no sign of the Government steamer , Hinomoa up to I p.m. to-day.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING,

WiiAXOAREI, this day. Arrived: Macgregor, from Auckland, 11.30 a.m. yesterday.

Gisbohke, this day. Sailed: Waihora, for Auckland, 9.30 a.m.

Wellington', Sunday. Arrived: Doric, s.s., from Auckland, at noon. Oamarc, Sunday. Arrived • Kawatiri, from the North.

Adelaide, September 23. Arrived : Lusitanla, from Plymouth, August 12.

SIDNEY, September 22.

Arrived: Zealandla, from Auckland, last evening. She anchored in Watson's Bay for medical examination, and was granted pratique this morning.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Closb as under :— Tnis Dat. For Tanranga, Ohlnemutti, and Opotiki, per Glenehj, at i p.m. For ThaMes, per Enterprise, at 4.30 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Whangaroa, and Mongonul, per lona, at t.30 p.m. For GSbornt and Napier, per Southern Cross, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, 25th ins*. For Watorford, Tawranga, etc, per Roto mahana, at 8 v.m. For Thames, per Botomahana, at 8.30 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and MataKana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.vi. For Hokianga, etc., per Rowena, at 11 a.m. For TaranaJu and Soutkern Ports, per Hotorua, at 11 a.m. For Port Fiteroy, par Pulcapuka, at 4 p.m. For Russoll and Kawikawa, per Waihora, at 4 p.m. For Whanearei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whanga rei, Kamo, and Mangapoi, per Macgregor, at 1 p.m. Wednesday, 28th inßt. Far Corornandel, per Coromaridel, at 11.30 a.m. Tuesdat, 9th Ootober. Per s.s. City of Sydney as follows :— For Saadvrloh Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. Fob money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.ni. Late letters, bearing an extia fee of six penoe in addition to Hie postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of Balling. This mail will be due in London on Monday, 19th November. N.B.—On and after Ist Ootober next, money orders will be issued payable in the Dominion of Canada. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office, Auckland.

The Fastness okOiu Lives.—"Wo live, as a nation, too fast. We mistake license for liberty, and misname dash progression. We cat, smoke, drink, walk, work, too much, and too quickly. The continuous operations of machinery wear away the structure. Rest and lubrication ar° indispensable. What these are to mechanism, Ucoi-riio Wolke'h Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps is to the human system.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

September 2i, ISS3.

Abbott's Opera House — Hibornicon Comedy Company, 8 p.m.

Market Square—Woodycar's Eleclrie Circus, 8 p.m.

Parnell Hall—"Black Diamonds," Bp.m. Devonport Hull—Professor Bernard's dances, 8 p.m.

Freemasons' I [all—Lodge St. Andrew, 7.30 p.m. Clarendon Hotel — East End Cricket Club, 7.30 p.m.

Masonic Hotel—North Shore Cricket meeting, 7.30 p.m.

Newmarket Hall — Meeting of Ratepayers, 8 p.m.

Catholic School-room, corner of Pitt and Wel lington-streets—Grand Concert-, 8 p.tm Protestant Hall, Newton—Anniversary Soiree of John Gougb Temperance Orange Lodge. G. 30 p.m.

Su Matthew's Literary Society—Debate on Morality of Sweepstakes." 8 p.m.

Births.

SHERA.—On tlie 23rd September at her resi dence, Remuera, Mrs J. M. Shcra of a daughter. SMITH.—On September 23rd, at her residence. St. Stephen's Avenue, Parnell, tho wife of Arthur Smith of a daughter ; both doing well.

Deaths.

CROWE.—On Sf ptcmber 23, Alice Ethel, second daughter of Mr P. Crowe; aged 3 years and a months. The funeral will leave her late residence, Hobson-streut, to-morrow tTuesday), at halt past 3 o'clock. MARKS.—On the 21 th September, at West-st., Newton, Isabella, the beloved wife of Jno. Marks, Engineer. " Fell asleep in Jesus." Tho funeral will lea re her late residence to-morrow iTucsday), the 25th inst., at i p.m. Friends please accept this intimation.

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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1883.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For tha wrong that needs resistance, For ihe futuro in the distance, And tho good Mmt wa can do.

The retirement of tho Premier, the Hon. Mr Whitaker, was several times predicted during the session, and as often denied. His resignation comes therefore some what as a surprise. It has lone: been known that Mr Whitakor's personal wishes inclined him to tho quietude of private life, and that he has only been kept in harness by party ties. For tho last forty yoars Mr Whitaker has participated, more or less actively, in public life, and, though mentally and physically ho displays that re markable vigour and endurance which so strikingly distinguishes tho old age of many of the leaders of political thought and action in Europo, tho care.* and worries of otlice, aggravated by a strong disinclination to reside away from Auckland, where the best years of his lifo havo beon spent, have led him to desire rest. He has held the reins of power long enough to give his coHeagues time to feol their feet, add retires at the close of a session, during which hi." Cabinet held so pronounced a majority that their position was never challenged. The situation is one that any man might covet as an hon ourable ending to his public career, and if, as is reported, the resignation of the Premiership virtually marks Mr Whit aker'si withdrawal from public life, he ha-5 chosen for that event a time when no ono may challenge the voluntariness of his re tirement.

Major Atkinson naturally succeeds to the leadership and has earned tho distinction by the tact and ability that hare marked his management of tho party in tho Lower House. Tho succession to tno vacant port folio is not so easily determined. Tho Cabinet cannot ignoro the claims of Auck land, and thoir choice is limited to their own supporters in tho House, unless they choot-c a member of the Legislative Council, which would bo very distasteful to the Auckland party. In the latter case probably Dr. Pollon would be selected, but we do not re gard this as at all likely. Tho Government will endeavour to supply their want of a leader in the Lords when Mr Johnston goes to England as Agent-General, and if thoy can manage it, Sir Dillon Bell will be tho coming man. Thti Auckland supporters of the Government in the Lower Houso are Messrs Hurst, Peacock, P. A. Whitaker, Swanson, Whyte, Hobbs, Mitchelson, and Morris. Of these, we think tho choico must bo between Messrs Swanson, Whitaker, Peacock, and Hurst. Mr Swanson, might probably secure tho portfolio if he desired it, but ho has repeatedly declared his determination not to take offico. Aftor him tho threo other members selected, appear on various grounds to havo tho strongest claims, and also the best qualifications. Mr Whitaker arrived in the Hinemoa thisaftornoon, and tho duty of finally arranging the matter will doubtless have been left in his hands. A telegram from ourown correspondent this afternoon, states that, pending the appointment of another minister, Major Atkinson will merely sub mit to the Governor a re-arrangement of portfolios.

The Surrey Hills Estate.

We do not think any man will look twice at tho plan of Surrey Hills Estate without condemning it as one of the worst designs of a new town over pre sented to a modern civilised community. Every principle of sanitary science in defied, and we cannot believe that if the Company which adopted this plan are so ignorant of the laws of health, or so indifferent to them, so Unpatriotic and short-sighted, as to porsist in tho attempt to force the sstato to salo in its present shape, the publfc will aid and abet thorn by purchasing the allotments,ex copt at such low values as will teach the vendors that the old adage about being " penny wise and jxiund foolish " applies to land transactions as to other things. This estate is equal in area to half the old city of Auckland; it is bo broken that street form ation will be attended with speoial diffi culties, and yet tho promoters have cut it up into a network of narrow allotments and back lanes that has no parallel in New Zea land. Upwards of 2,000 separate allot ments have been marked out on the space of ground. The average frontage being only 33 feet—barely wide enough for a very small-sized cottage—it became necessary to provide some kind of back entrance, and this has been done by tho apportionment of 16 fqet right-of-ways, which, unless some prohibitory clause is inserted in the title, will inevitably be turned into streets, the allotments being used for building on both frontages. We do not object to the system of back entrances—on the contrary, it has distinct advantages, which, under proper con ditions, would minister equally to the convenience of property - owners and the public. The road frontages will in due time become business promises, and for these, at least, back entrances are very necessary. Tho new city regulations make such entrances indispensable, but experience teaches that without tho most rigid condi tions these lanes will become back-slums, the habitat of the hordes of an ill conditioned population. It is probable that conditions may be inserted in the title prohibiting the erection of dwellings on the back frontage, and giving the local governing body of tho district power to compel the removal of obnoxious buildings erected in defiance of fhis restriction. With the pro tection afforded by such a provision, the back entrances would contribute to the social and sanitary advantage of the estate, and should favourably affect the prices realised. Without such a provision, no one could safely erect any building of value, with the probability, amounting almost to a certainty, of the property soon becoming fiedged by fever-breeding slams, in associa tion with which the'health of the residents and property values would dwindle away together. In a warm, humid, selaxing climate like that of Auckland, the free breezes of heaven must have free course to produce a vigorous population. The lecul governing body have, we believe, power under "The Roads Act, 1882," to stop the laying-off of those streets, and we trust the Newton Board will take immediate steps to this end unloss the requisite guarantees for thoir permanent application to the purposes of back entrances only can be obtained.

A want of liberality and public spirit U most manifestly displayed, however, in the total absence of any public reserve for education or re creation. In an area which, according to the plans of tho vendors, is intended to

carry a population of at least 10,000 persons closely packed together, there is not a single breathing space, not a sito for a public school, and scarcely a suitable sec tion or series of sections making up a total of ,t\vo acres without a break, that could be bought for those purposes. The system of commonages in different parts of the estate which, it was whispered, would form part ef the design of a model town that should carry the name of its projectors witfh honour down to an ad miring posterity, have disappeared, and a glimpse of the plan is sufficient to convince anyone that the cole object in laying offthe land has been to squeeze the last farthing out of the property. In this attempt, we believe the design adopted has over-reached its purpose. There are a number of blocks of land in the immediate vicinity of the city where sales have failed in tlie heat of the land, fever simply because the ideas ot would-be purchasers wero more enlightened than those of the vendors. Surrey Hills is the finest estate around Auckland, and many persona in the crowded parts of the city have been looking forward to the cutting up of the property as a means of escape from crowded neighbourhoods. Men like these a.~e ready to pay a good price for what they require ; but where will they find on the plan that has now been submitted to the public a section, or series of section^, that will answer their purpose ? To erect a handsome villa with the prospect of a row of the poorest description of tenements at the back and on either side would be the height of folly, and men who have been waiting eagerly for this sale will how turn away disappointed to other districts for the supply of their wants unless steps are taken to remove the most serious objections to the plan before the date of sale. The action taken by the City Council, if they adopt Cr. Phillipps's motion, as they are almost certain to do in the present state of public opinion, will also have a most pre judicial etlect by putting the new suburb, with its long lines of difficult and unmado streets, under the permanent ban of tho powerful Corporation which it borders. Thero should bo enough in this ominous notice alone to command n re-consideration of the wliol* design with the object of bring ing it more into harmony with public interests and the sentiments of the citizens.

In the District Court to-day, judgment was given for £25 damages against Mr John Adams, the owner of the mischievous mon key which caused such a commotion in Mechanics' Bay some time ajjo. The action was brought by the father of tha child that was so seriously jnjured on that occasion. The judgment will be found elsewhere in this issue.

Mosasrs. E. Mahoney and Sons opened tenders to-day for the erection of » new hotel in Upper-Queen-street. which is to be a two-storey brick building called the Queen ri Head. Eleven tenders were re ceived, the lowest being £103!) (exclusive of plumbing work) by Messrs, McConnochio and Flatt.

Tho mannger of the Emily Claim, Te Aroha, telegraphs to-day:—"Cut ft 3ft. reef, showing gold." The claim is to be formed into a company.

A " Fr»ethinkor" writes expressing tlie opinion that the Messrs Redmond have no reason to complain of the refusal of tlio Town Hall and Theatre proprietors at Hokitika to grant them tho use of their halls, inasmuch as it wa? the Irish party who, by conjunction with the Conservatives, kept Mr Bradlaugh out of tho House of Commons, ho lending their aid to the stifling of freedom of speech.

The new Foresters Hall for tho Court City of Auckland, No. 3,978, A.0.F., will be handsome two-storied brick structure, built an angular allotment with frontages to both Beresford-street and Karanpahapo Road. Fronting Beresford-street will bo a large hall, Goft x 37ft, nnd from Karantra hapo Kond there will bo an entrance bo tween two shops, while private rooms will be erranged convenient to the hall. Upstairs thero will be n large meeting room, clonk rooms, &c. Tenders for the erection of the building were opened by Mr M. Henderson, of High-street, to-day with the following result:—Colebrook, £3.3(50; MeColl, £3,38<i; Morris and Co., 12,750 ; Jenkinson, £3,13'J ; W. J. Conley, £3,346 j Frankham, £2,450 j Millinyton, £3,233.

A little boy of four years old, named Carey, wandered away from his home, Oliphant-itroet, Ponsonby, on Saturday afternoon, and, although the neighbour hood was scoured in quest of the child, no trace of him could bo discovered. Last Saturday evening, however, Mr Humby, of Ponsonby, spied the baby traveller walking along Ponsonby Road, crying for his mamma. He took care of him, an.l conse quently the lost child was restored to his sorrowing parents,

Tho "A" Battery Now Zealand Regi ment of Artillery proceeded te Cheltenham Boach, Devonport, on Saturday afternoon, for tho purpose of engaging in shot and shell practice. The corps, with its field pieces and accompanied by tho battery band, went across the harbour by the '2 o'clock boat. Tho target was fixed in the Kangitoto Channel, about 1,-100 yards from the firing point. Tho best shooting was made by the detachments manning No. 2 gun, Ihe battery returned to town at 8 p.m.

Tho football match on Saturday last between the Young Colonials and tho Boot Factories' team was won by the former by ono try to nil.

Persons who reside in tho neighbourhood of Wakelicld-street neciu to have a special liking for oranges, but,"regardless of the safety of other people, scatter the ].K:el upon the paTcment. Many Ikivo been tho slips, mishaps, and falls recently in that dis tinguished thoroughfare in consequence of this careless habit. On Saturday afternoon a baker lad, while passing Mr Dampier's shop with a basket of bread upon his head, stepped upon a piece of ]>eel, slipped, fell backwards upon tho scoria, when a dozen loaves rolled in all directions'. An observer exclaimed, " Another fall of broad through Peel !" The witty lad quickly regaining his upright position, replied, "Ye?, tho duty's oil corn," pointing to his corned foot and the empty basket. Tho ready youth eaffl ho know all about it. He camo from Peel Park, Manchester. He stated further that he had recently taken part In a dis cussion on Freo Trade v. Protection at a mutual improvement society, and although he went In for cheap bread, ho should like to see baker boys protected from Peel ac cidents.

To the Editor: Sir, —In referenco to the {>roposed new light that is to be erected at Caipara North Head, I would respectfully suggest, in addition to the white light, that thero should also be a red-and-green light shaded so as to show tho approaches to the harbour from the outside. Tho advan tages . would be that ships could take tho bar at night with perfect safety in ordinary weather. The white light to cut clear of the Tory Shoal and also the North Bank. This Would lead a ship out of all danger. When inside the Tory Shoal, the ship is comparatively out of danger. The lead and tho lookout would carry a ship to a safe anchorage in ordinary weather, thus allowing vessels to beat in or out at night. It is simply impossible to got bearings out of a simple light at night in a heavy sea when off the bar without a guiding light. By inserting the above, you will greatly oblige—Yours, &c, Master Mariner.

A meeting of the ratepayers of the Wai takerei East Highway District was held in the rooms .at tV.e Oratca Hotel, Henderson, on Saturday afternoon, to consider the action of the Council in striking a rate in the district. The chair was taken by (he Chairman of the Road Board, John MeElwain, Esq., J.P. From the correspondence laid before the meeting it was evident that it need not have been convened,as the County Council had written stating'that they would not collect the rate against^lhe wish of the Board. The meeting was rather lively, several speakers getting very hot; such ex pressions as "it's a lie,'' "unmitigated falsehood," "utterly false," being frequently exchanged. Mr 0. Mays, Chairman of the County Council, who was in attendance to explain matters, stated that the object of the Council was to work systematically and economically for the good of the whole county. In answer to a question about tho Chairman's salary, he said that for five years he had worked without remuneration, but now he was toreceivcat the rateof 4s perday. He also showed that the Council could work cheaper and better than the Pvoad Board, as they were enabled to borrow money from the Government for main roads, and only pay back one-fourth of the amount, whereas the Board would have to refund tho whole. The speaker- was frequently interrupted—at times three or four would be speaking at once. One person pathetically asked another "to look him in the eye, and repeat that statement," which he did, whereupon the inquirer dropped into his chair, over come at what he called " the wickedness of this world." At the close of the meeting a vote of thanks was proposed to Mr 0. Mays, but the Chairman vacated tho chair rather than put it to the meeting. Mr 11. l'robart, who was then voted to tho chair, put the motion, which wns carried, only one hand being held up against it. The meeting then separated, without anything tlelinite having been decided, the vote of thanks being the only motion plac«d before the meeting.

To the Editor : Sir,—ls there such an individual in our province as an Inspector of Weights and Measures? If there is, he Is very reluctant in his duties or lazy in his movements. The amount of fraud carried on here, especially on the working classes, is_something alarming; butter, tea, sugar, and many other articles too numerous to mention,! have discovered short weight in, the staff of life especially, and in coal and firewood. The barefaced robbery com mitted is simply disgraceful.—l am, etc., Fiat Ji'.stitia.

A football match was played in tho Domain on Saturday last between the Wel lesley-street and Parnell Schools, and re sulted in a draw, i'or the former, David son, Major, and Hawkins played well, as did lizard, Hammond, and Ilonayne for the latter.

On Friday, the 13th July, about '2 o'clock in the morning, a tire was discovered on the licensed premises of Margaret Kidd, in Dunning and Harley-streets, Sunderland. Mr Grant, manager of the bar, his wife and two children, slept in a bedroom in one of the end buildings, and were fast asleep while the tire was raging. A watch-dog kept on tlie premises ran into the bedroom and dragged Mr Grant out of bed before the latter awoke. As soon as Mr Grant saw the perilous position of affairs, he began to seek means of escape for his wife and family, but found the staircase lending into the street was one mass of llames. As there was no hope of escape that way, some of the neighbours brought ladders and placed them against the bedroom window, imu Mrand Mrs Grant and their children escaped in this way into the street. Before tho fire was extinguished the greater portion of the building was completely destroyed. The damage amounted to .several thousands of pounds. But for the wonderful sagacity of the dog, Mr Grant and his family would almost to a certainty have been burned to death. —[Correspondent.]

To the Editor: Sir, —In the Star Supple ment of Saturday 1 notice a parody on " John Anderson, My Jo," beginning, "John Alcohol, my Jo." It is signed by the initials "C.W.M.," and dated " Auck land, August LOth, 1853," which would seem to indicate that the composition in question is recent and of local origin. Such is not the ease, however. It was published in the "Guelpli Herald" (Canadianpaper) in tho year 1549. Whether that was its earliest appearance I am not aware.—Yours, etc., I>.

The evening service at the Theatre Royal was well attended; and instructive evangelical addresses were delivered by Rev. J. S. Hill and Mr W. Brackenrisr.

He was an irreverent observer of the English Bishops who wrote of them as they appeared recently in the House of Lords : " There sat Home seventeen elderly persons in Epiicopal robes, their puffed lawn slooves suggesting in a rather curious way that a feminine element, not youthful either, had somehow found its way into tho Houso. Look at their faces. Tho stamp of their profession is on them. Nobody would say that those are men of the world, or mon of biiMiie*.", or men of affairs. Tho pinched lipc, the eyes mostly too near together, the skin drawn firmly over cheek and chin, the sloping corners of bitter mouths, the air of sanctimony, of always posing before the world—all thin and much more tho most casual obsorver may see as lie glances at this phalanx of spiritual legislators."

A grand concort in aid of the Auckland Christian Doctrine Society's library fund Is an nounced for this evening. H will lie held at Ihe lniw school-room, l'itt and WelliiiKton-streots, and from the well selected programme prepared, v full house is anticipated. Tho programme published on the third page of tho present is<me is the one which will ke mlhvred to.

Wo notice by our advertising columns that Mr ('has. F. Griffiths, who was admitted three, years ago, and has resided In Auckland for the past twelve years, has commenced tho practice of his profession as a barrister and solicitor. Ik-has Uikon ollices In Vulcan Lane and High-street.

MINISTERIAL CHANGES.

LATEST NEWS AND RUMOURS.

An Auokland Man to bo Preferred.

[BY TKLEOBAMI.—OWN COUUKSrOiUDr.NT.]

Wellington, this dny

The Treasurer intends to wait on tho <lo vernor immediately after lunch in response to the summons for the formation of a new Ministry. Nothing authoritative has yet transpired but it is believed that Major Atkinson will merely recommend for the present a redistribution of portfolios among tho previous member* of the Ministry without adding any "now bloods." It is considered that Auckland districts w ill bo shown a preference with regard to nny future protection, nnd the names of Messrs Peacock and Hwnnson are freely mentioned as tho.»o who are most likely to bo ultimately chosen.

Major Atkinson has not yet submitted tho names of tho Now Ministry to tho

Governor,

[itr TKLEOUAFU.—I'RKSM ASSOCIATION.]

Mr Whitaker Resigns the Premiership.

Major AtUlnison Sent For.

Wkiaiscitos, Sunday. Tin: Hon. Fkkueiuck Wiiitakkr yester day afternoon tendered to the Governor his resignation as Premier, owing to private

business requiring his attention

The resignation was rocoirod by His Excellency, who thereupon sent for Major Atkinson, and entrusted him with tho duty of forming a now Cabinet. Major Atkinson undertook tho task, and will to-morrow submit tho names of his proposed colleagues to Hi» Excellency for approval. Mr Whitakcr left for Auckland in the Hinemoa this morning.

THE FIRE IN THE CALEDONIAN MINE.

[by tkmhsrani.— press association]

Thames, this day. Mr Hicks, manager of tho Caledonian Mine, was able this morning to get Into the scene of tho underground firo at No. 1 level and found not a particlo of firo or any smoke, though a good deal of gas was in tho level. He hopes in a day or two to be able to have tho mine quite clear again.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

Hogarty's Court Minstrels,

It is a long time since the theatre-goers of Auckland have been afforded such a genuine treat as that provided by a visit to tho o[>era Mouse on Saturday evening. In their particular line, Hegarty's Court Minstrols are the best that havo yet visited this city. The lower portion of the theatre was woll filled, and tho dress circle was—for a Satur day night performance—fairly patronised. Among tho songs particularly worthy of notice wero " Still Thino Own," by Mdlle. Amor; "Don't Forget Mo, Little Darling," by Miss Southerland ; nnd " The Old Wooden Hocker," by Miss Winnette. The comic songs, jokes, and general busi ness of the end men, Messrs Buckley and Cowan, were new, and kept the audience highly amused. The comedy, "Mollie O'Connor," accompanied by numerous Irish scenes, concluded tho performances. We can heartily recommend our readers to patronise the amusing and refined per formance of the Minstrels.

THE CIRCUS.

Another crowded audience at the Circus on Saturday evening testified to its increasing popularity. Tho programme of the previous evening was gono through in a most satisfactory style, and the various items elicited repeated rounds of applause. A new programme has been prepared for this evening, when many now features will be introduced. Miss Eva, a lady contor tionist, is announced to appear in several difficult feate. Shields will give an original representation of a ship-wrecked sailor, while other startling items will include athletic pyramidcal statues by tho company, King and Cousins in their Olympic games on two horses, Gregory's chair-balancing act, and Max Rinkle in a now song entitlea " Co-operation."

SCINTILLATIONS.

Cabinet reconstructed.

Is Mr Bryoe afraid to go to Kawhia ? A rolling mill—A rough - and - tumble fight. A relic hunter—A fellow endeavouring to capture a widow. A fatal case of diphtheria has occurred at Greymouth. Large gathering of natives at Gisborne Lands Court.

Waikato Cheese Factory starts on let October next.

Garlic has been most successfully tried as a cure for hydrophobia. About 4,000,000 sermons are delivered every year in England. X\ nat about Major Atkinson in the r6le of '•Cabinetmaker?"

There has been heavy rain in the South, and the Grey River is in " fresh." Persons bearing the same name are for bidden to marry in China. Fijian labourers at Wairoa North are fed partly on rice and partly on stirabout made from sharps. One of the best of living sculptors cannot carve a turkey. Which side of a horse to take in mount ing ?—The outside. There are 3.955 paper mills in the world, producing 950,000 tons of paper per annum. During July and August last. i,957 persons arrived in New Zealand, and 1,947 left it; net gain to the colony, 40. By the new law as to machinery, all ap pliances must be safe, under a penalty of £20 to £100.

When is a fish lit for a lunatic asylum ?— When it is in-Seine.

A man who says ho will subscribe anon very often proves to be a non-subscriber. "John Chinaman" is leaving New Zea land. In July and Augustlastl37 Celestials left our shores, and only three arrived. In Britain, no lese than 270,000,000 articles are pledged with "my uncle" in the course of a year. The newspapers of the world use 300,000 tons of paper per annum —one third of the total produce of the paper mills. When a dumb photographer wants to say "yes" to a oustomer, he merely displays two negatives. A man who marries a girl for her good looks sometimes discovers that "a thing of beauty is a jaw for ever." What is most generally wanted in tne way of navigation is a lifeboat that will ride safely on a sea of troubles. Mete Kingi, a well-known Maori chief, and formerly M.H.R., has just died in the Wanganui district, of hernia, aged 70 years.. Including women and children, the paper manufacturing industry of the world em ploys 192,000 hands. During the past two month*, 1025 persons reached New Zealand from Britain, while ISS left the colony for the Mother Country. The use of the electric light in mines is extending in the Sandhurst, Victoria district.. The Ellenboroujjh Company has saved £150 by its use in nine months. There are 147,000 acres of forest reserves in South Australia, and last year 193,600 trees were planted. This year a quarter of a million trees are to be distributed gratis.

Mark Twin says, "I have seen slower people than I am—and more deliberate people than I am—even quieter, more list less, and lazier than I am. But they were dead."

A "three-year" old recently discovered tho neighbour*' hens in her yard scratching. In a most indignant tone sho reported to her mother that " Mrs Smith's hens were wiping their feet on our grass."

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

Boy Ran Ovor by a Spring Trap.

Alleged Careless Driving,

Shortly after one o'clock this afternoon, a little boy, named George Henry Busby, son of Mr Butby, Venetian blind manufacturer, was run over by a spring trap at the cornor of Durham-street. According to the state ments of several eye-witnesses of the accident, young Busby was crossing Durham streot just opposite tho British Hotel, when suddenly a spring-trap owned by Mr William R. Smith, carrier, of Brighton, and driven by a youth about 13 years of uge, came sharply round tho corner from Queen-street. Tho horse knocked young Busby down, and one wheel went over his chest before the conveyance could bo stopped. Mr W. Percival picked up the boy and carried him into the British Hotel, whero he was laid on the table in tho Commercial - room and rendered as easy as possible with pillows. Mr Humphries, the proprietor, proved most attentive to the sutteror, and at the request of Dr. Murray Moore, who was speedily on tho scene, he gave the lad a slight stimulant, as ho seomed to bo in a very week condition. From examination, Dr. Mooro camo to the conclusion that at least two of tho boy's ribs on tho right side wero broken. Ho considered the case of a very serious nature. The boy's father was cent for and arrived very soon, when a stretcher was secured, and the unfortunate little fellow was carried on it to Mr Busby's privato rcsidonco in Knrangahapo Road. The boy lies in a very precarious condition, and we regret to say that tho hopes enter tained for his recovory are not of so con fident a character as wo could wish. Several gentlemen who observed the acci dent attribute it to most unpardonable carelessness on the part of tho lad who was driving. Captain Harrold, of Remuera, and Mr \V. Percival, both of whom wer« on tho spot, state that the trap cams round tho corner at a rogular trot, and knocked the boy down before ho could possibly get out of tho way. It In ft fact that a groat deal too much carolcss driving is from time to time witnessed in town, and it is really wonderful that more accidents do not occur from this very dangerous practice. In tho instance immediately under onr notico, it seems that a very flagrant case has occurred, and undoubtedly tho affair calls for a most searching investigation.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

[Before H. O. Soth Smitk, Esq., R.M.]

Paubnts" and Childuks.— William Negus was ordered to pay 5s a week towards tho maintenance) of his daughter Josephine, an inmate of tho Home j first payment today. Carl Smith, of Kyber Pans, was ordered to pay 4s per week towards his two children. The Widow's Children-.— Peter Peter son, a seaman, was called upon to contri bute towards the support of John Charles and Christina Pitcorn, in the Howe-street institution.—Mr Peterson expressed his willingness to do what he could j he had taken to tho widow, and tho children, he supposed, were part of the bargain.— Ordered to pay 2s each from this date.

(Doforo F. L. Prime, Esq., J.P.)

Drunkenness. —Threo persons were fined !5s each. David Macfarlano, a seaman, was fined 40s, or 14 days, for drunkenness and fighting in the public streets. David's Conduct. -David Mills, of Now markot, was charged with using obscene languan-o in the Kyber Pass Road.—Pri soner said it was falso ; ho haa certainly taken a drop, but was not tight.—Constablo Ryan said prisoner approached a number of ladies, who were standing under a verandah out of a shower ; when prisoner camo up, he insulted them, and made use of the most abominable language. —Prisoner: I should like the case remanded in ordor to disprove the constable's statements by the mouths of witnesses.—Remanded until to morrow. Threatening Lakouaoe.—Henry Parsons was charged with using threatening lan mwe towards his wife, Mary Ann Parsons, on tfie 21st inst, and threatening to do for her.—Prisoner said his wife must have mis understood him ;he did not threaten to take her life.—Mrs Parsons deposed that she was separated from her husband, and on tho day in question he came to her houso, toro down the bill, used dreadful language, and theatened her life. She only desired that he should not molest her. She lived in Collingwood-street, and was a great sufferer under her husband's hands. She did not wish to injure him, or send him to prison, for tho sako of the little children. —The husband said he was sorry for his wife's unhappiness, and ho would not molest her again.—Prisoner was ordered to enter into his own recognisance in £20 to keen the peace for six month". This was all the business.

One Shilling.— F. J. Short? s popular Art Unions. By permission of the General Gov ernment, I am going to hold another Grand Art Union and callspecial attention to the follow insr -—Ist. Ten prizes, all first-class oil paintings by celebrated artists. 2nd. All the prizes on view in my shop: anyone can see them. 3rd. The drawing will take place in the Theatre, under tho supervision of a committee chosen by the subscribers present, and will be open to the Press and public, lth. All the blanks will bo put in with the prizo tickets, so that everyone s ticket will lie called out — prizo or blank. CountiT remittances either in postage Btamps or otherwise will receive tickets by return post. The name and number of ticket of each winner will be published In STAB, "Herald, and "Weoklr."—Francte J. Shortt.-Oae Shilling Tickets. ■"-[ A dvt.]

Tho Doric and the new machines have arrived.—D. S. Chambers, Wholesale and Retail Maafcine Dppot,

CABLEGRAMS.

[beutbb's tf.lkokams.]

Disturbed Districts In Ireland.

London, September 22. A proclamation" has been issued by the Irish Executive declaring certain parts of counties Mayo, Clare, and Limerick to be disturbed districts. The force of constabu lary there is found to be insufficient to pre serve order, and it is to be strengthened.

The Trouble In ZululanU,

London, September 22,

The "Daily News," in its issue this mom jng, publishes a telegram from its corres pondent in Natal, stating that a message was sent by the Governor of that colony to Cetewayo, requiring his surrender, but it was not in the form of an ultimatum.

(Received September 24, 12.30 p.m.)

London, September 24

Financial Adviser to tho Khodive,

It has transpired that the post of Financial Adviser to the Khedive of Egypt has been offered to Edgar Vincent, but that gentleman's acceptance of the position is not yet notified.

Spain and Germany,

Madrid, September 21

An official denial has been given to the reports that recently have been current here to the effect that King Alfonso, who is now on a visit to the German Emperor, is taking advantage of his presence at the German Court to bring about an alliance between the two countries:

Loan for South Australia.

London, September 22.

Sir Arthur Blytb, Agent-General for South Australia, has invited tenders for his Government for a loan of £1,500,000. The minimum ie fixed at 954.

[special to press association.]

London Wool Sales.

London, September 22,

Fine merinos and crossbreds have re covered the June rates, but medium coarse and faulty are from a halfpenny to two pence below June quotations. To" date 320,000 bales have been catalogued, and 37,000 bales have been withdrawn. Tho Annexation Question. The "St. James's Gazette," reviewing the plea of the colonists for annexation, condemns Lord Derby's despatch in reply as offensive both in manner and matter. Both are displeasing. It doubts very much whether France will continue to respect tho independence of the New Hebrides, and it says Lord Derby shows no desire to help the colonies to overcome the difficulties of their position. Russian Intrigues In Bulgaria.

London, September 23.

The Russian Generals at Sotia, fearing that Prince Alexander would join the Aus trian alliance, induced him to summon a meeting of the Assembly. M. ZankotFhas now been recalled from exile and appointed Premier, and he has expelled the General?. Russian influence is generally declining, but no sympathy is expressed with Austria.

The French Parliament.

Tho French Chambers will probably meet on the Bth of October.

AUSTRALIAN.

Tho Bank Bobbery.—Recovery of tho Stolon Gold.

Melbourne, September 23,

The fourteen bars of gold which were stolen from the safe in the Commercial Bank of Australia have been found on tho bank premises. A son of the caretaker is suspeted of the robbery, and has been ar rested.

DISTRICT COURT.—This Day.

[Ilefore His Honor Judge Smith.]

AMH.NDMBXT OF REGISTER

On the application of Mr Tyler, leave «a» given to amend the register of tho Darwin G.M. Co. (late Hiberina holding) by the alteration of the name "Alsager John White" to "Alsager John Steele," the former being a clerical mistake. UKDEFEXDED CASES. Judgmentwentbydefaultfor tho plaintiffs in tho following cases :—\V. H. Connell v. Thos. Kelly, £20 17s, on a promissory note ; Michael Fitzgerald v. Phillip H. Blnckmore, £49 4f=, wages ; Edward Dowring t. Mitai Titore, £56 "s 6d on a promissory note. ADJOURNED. Fisher and Co. t. Chas. Fletcher, £41 4s lid, for goods supplied. CASES UNDEK AKMTKATIOX. On the application of Mr S. llesketh, tho time for the awards to bo be delivered in in the cases of John Pilkington v. Honry Elliott, claim i' 453. 3s 3a, mid Henry Elliott r. John Pilkington, claim £910 Ss lOd, was extended to the Bth prox. | XV. H. CossELL v. Tk Hemera.—Claim, £32, on a promissory note.—Mr E. Cooper for the plaintiff, and Mr Dufaur for the do fendant.—The case was heard last Court day, and His Honor now gave judgmont for tho amount claimed, with £5 12s costs. Tho Monkey Case.—Judgment For Twonty-fivo Pounds. Jas. L. Tuksbr v. John- Adams.— Claim, £100, damages.—The case was heard last Court-day, and His Honor now gave judgment. He said":—This is an action brought on behalf of nn infant to recover damages for injuries sustained in conse quence of having been bitten by a monkey, the property of tho defendant. The right of tho plaintiff to recover seems to turn upon two points. First, supposing that an ani mal of this kind is an animal of a domostic nature like ft dog, it would be necessary that the plaintiff should prove that tho defendant was aware of the danger, ous character of this particular individual animal. Or, again, the caso might bo looked at in another way— although it is not distinctly raised in the statement of particulars, but still it is left open for the defondant to raise it—viz., that this monkey belonged to tho class called "dangerous animals," and that therefore it was unnecessary to shew no par ticular scicnla on tho part of tho plaintiff, and, indeed, if ho had any knowledge at all, it must have been very weak. It was sot up that a monkoy belonging to tho defendant had previously attacked another child in pre cisoly tho same way, and that tho defendant was informed of tho fact, tho inference in tended to bo drawn on tho part of the plaintiff boing that it was tho same animal that had committed ,both acts. However, the defendant alleged in the witness-box that it was a different animal that com mitted tho previous assault, and that he disposed of italmost immediately afterwards. Ho also called a witness, who said that he was the person who disposod of it. I sup poso on that view of tho fact*, the animal which caused tho injuries—the sub ject of this action —must bo held to have been a different animal from that one. I find it has been hold that whore the defondant, immediately after his dog has bitten tho plaintiff, promises to have it de stroyed orotherwise to dispose of it, that that is evidence of knowledge on his part. In this case, the evidence shews that tho de fendant not only did dispose of this monkey, which caused the damage, but that he also immediately afterwards dis posed of somo others that lie had in his possession. I must be justified, therefore, in saying that this shows some knowledge on his part, and so it entitles me to give judgment for the plaintiff. The evidence on another point, nowever, more strongly justifies me in finding judgment in this way, for it was shewn that the monkey in regard to small children is a dangerous animal, and in this case wo find that while this particular monkey in question attacked the plaintiff, one belonging to the defendant attacked a child also on a different occasion. There fore it was not necessary strictly to prove any individual knowledge with regard to the one now under notice. Judgment must be for the plaintiffs, and it seems to me that £25 will not exceed the injuries sustained ; and I leave out of that estimate the medical expenses incurred for the plaintiff, which Mr Justice Coleridge holds cannot be re covered in a case of this kind. Judgment will therefore be for the plaintiff for £25.— This judgment also carried with it the costs, which amounted to £8 19s.

Wm. Stranghan v. The Blackmoue G.M. Company.—Claim, £64, salary.—Mr Earl for the plaintiff, and Mr James Russell for the defendant.—The plaintiff was mine manager of the Blackmorc G.M. Company (Tiki), and his claim was for salary, at the rate of £4 per week, from July 10th, 1882 to October 28th of the same year. Tho defence was that in July, 1882, tho plaintiff agreed to let his salary be dependent upon the mine yielding gold which it did not. This plea was denied, and it was further affirmed that tho mine did yield gold within the dates specified.

FIRE IN VICTORIA-STREET.

Two Wooden Shops Destroyed.

Another soosational fire occurred at mid night on Saturday, tho scone being a block of wooden shops in that portion of Victoria street between Hobson and Nelson-streets. The buildings destroyed were two, in the occupation of Mr J. Williams, tailor, and Mr C. Allen, draper. It Mould appear that the outbreak originated on the premises of the laller, who .explains the cause as follows :—With the object of turning ott' the gas at the meter, ho crawled under tho window shelv ing, leaving a lighted candle on tin; counter. He believes that a draught carried the flame of the candle towards a muslin win dow curtain, and ignited it, because when he emerged from underneath the window the interior of the shop was a mass of flames, which extended to the ceiling. Assuming that there was no chance of extinguishing tho fire, he says he rushed upstairs and secured his cash, amounting to i' 22, documents, &c. ; but finding it impossible to return by the ordinary entrance, he proceeded from the upper floor window onto the verandah, and thence into the street. An alarm had by this time been raised, and the incessant clanging of the bells was alone sufficient to bring crowds of persons into town independent of the bright glare that illuminated the whole city. The Fire Brigade and Salvage Corps were on the ground when the flames wore bursting through the roof, but the operations of the Brigade were delayed from the same cause as at the recent Market lire. A quantity of bricks to be used in the construction of the new Old House at Home Hotel had been placed over the nearest tire plug, and it was found necessary to re move these before a lead of water could be obtained. In the meantime, connection was also obtained with the Nelson-street plug, and two jets were eventually at tlie disposal of the Brigade. One of these was directed against the front of Allen's shop, while the other wa« carried over the top of WilHami'B house and played on to tiie adjoining building. Both buildings were by this time completely enveloped in flames, and there appeared but little pros pect of Williams'a house adjoining the shop and Atkinson's shop on the other side being saved. The pluck of the Brigade branch men, however, was equal to the occasion. Notwithstanding the intense heat, the men onWilliams'shousemaintainedtheirposition, although tho shingles were curling under them, while, amidst the applause of the crowd of spectators, the other branch was curried on to Atkinson's verandah. Cheers repeatedly rewarded tho exploits of the Brigade, and each instance of bravery on tho part of the men was recognised by an enthusiastic demonstration from the spectators. Tho contest between fire and water at length resulted in a victory for the latter element, but not before Wil liams'a and Allen's shops had been com pletely destroyed. The success of the brigade is shewn by the fact that the charred, wooden walls arc still standing, while the buildings on either side are not very greatly damaged by fire. Aceldont to Captain Field. An accident of a somewhat serious nature happened to Captain Field, of the Salvage Corps, during the progress of the lire. He was assisting in the removal of a wooden railing from Williams'a verandah, when the structure suddenly gave way and fell into the street below where he was .standing, His foot waa unfortunately in the way, and was badly bruised by the heavy woodwork. Captain Field was taken to the rear of the tiro, where his injuries were attended to by Dr. Dawson. He subsequently proceeded home, where he is likely to be detained for some days in consequence of the untoward occurrence.

The Salvage and Naval Corps in Trouble.

An unhappy contretemps occurred during the progress of tho firo. When Captain Field was compelled to retire, there ap peared to be a strong probability that Wil liams's house would be destroyed, and in his capacity as officer of the Salvage Corps, Mr field is said to have instructed one of hi.i men named Evans to have the furniture removed. Evans proceeded to carry out this order, but Superintendent . Hughes objected. Tho Salvage Corps gathered round tho verandah, however, and, with the assistance of the Naval Brigade, i who worked well throughout, proceeded to carry out. their orders. Volunteers from the body of spectators also lent their assist ance, and in a few momentsthofurniturewas being passed out carefully. Without any warning whatever, the hose was turned deliberately on to the knot of people round the door, and before thoy could make their escape, they wero saturated with water. It is needless to say that "the subsequent proceedings- interested them no mo.-o." The affair was discreditable in tho extreme, and reflected no credit upon the Brigade. If tho people who were en caged in the removal of tho furniture were doing wrong, they might easily have been removed by the police. No justifica tion can be shew n for tho course adopted, and for the future it is scarcely to be expeoted that tho public will venture to assist in the savingof property, even if suchaidshouldbe sought, as it certainly was in the present instance. Evans, to whom the order had been given, remonstrated with Mr Hughes, but was threatened with arrest if he did not take his departure. High words fol lowed, to the amusement and disgust of the spectators, and had it not been for tho intervention of Cr. Crowthcr, it is just possible that blows might have resulted. It lias since been said that tho turning-on of the hose was accidental, but it is scarcely necessary to add that this was not so. It has further been said " that the hose was swept round on tho front of Williams's pre mises through a misconception of orders, and that thus the men alluded to wore acci dentally drenched." This statement is dis posed of by tho fact that it was not the brnnchman who turned on the hose, but as further developments of the trouble may be expected, nothing further need bo added at present. Saving Goods. At tho same time, thoro can be but little doubt that the removal of the goods was injudicious. Scarcely an article of Mr Williams's furniture and housohold posses sions remains uninjured, and it is surprising ami discreditable that a number of oil Countings and other goods wero stolen. 'tiring tho early stages of . the fire, a portion of Mr Williams's stock was removed to a place of safety, while some things were also removed from Mr Allan's. The upper story of Mr Williams's shop has boon occupied for the last three years by Mr Harper, Mr Williams's father-in-law. He loses everything he possessed, including even his watch. The total value of his goods was £150, and he had not a penny of insurance upon them. Atkinson and Cahill's goods were partly ro moved, and have suffered somewhat in con sequence. Insurances and Loss. Mr Williams is a vory heavy loser by tho tire, lie owned the two buildings that were destroyed, and which recently cost £SOO in erection. They were insured in the Nor wich Union for £o'2;~\ In the same office, Williams's stock was insured for £-100, but an inventory which has been made shews that this will not half cover the loss. There was also a policy of £100 on his private residence and furniture, but this will only be partial loss to the office. Mr Williams had a quantity of new furniture in tho rooms above his shop, with which lie intended to furnish a private residence which he is purchasing, andliavlng failed to effect any insurance upon it, this will greatly increase his loss. Mr Allen's stock and furniture was insured for £SSO in tho Colonial; Mr Atkinson's for £•250 in the New Zealand ; Mr Cahill, £•100 on stock in North British, and £200 on furniture in tho Colonial. Tho building occupied by the two latter tradesmen is not very seriously injured. It is owned by Mr J. W. James, of Mount Albert, and insured in the South British for £800.

INCENDIARY FIRE.

Fourteen Boarders Escape by a Chimney.

[by telegraph.—press association.]

Wellington, this day. A Boaedixo-hou.se at Taura Flat, the pro* perty of T. Grier, and occupied by E Mullens, was destroyed by fire yesterday morning The building was insured for £200, and the furniture for £250, both in the London, Liverpool, and Globe Office. Incendiarism is suspected. The inmates, numbering fourteen, principally navvies, on being aroused found the doors carefully fastened, and they could only be opened by violent means. They therefore escaped by means of the chimney. Nothing was saved. The detectives are inquiringinto the matter.

TufuvcLKs. — Splendid show at Shake speak & Co.'s, opposite the Market, Queen-st. Sewing Machines (all kinds). —Largest and Cheapest Stock at SHAKEsrEiR & Co.'S, Queen-street.

WRECK OF THE RANGATIRA.

Two Mon Drowned,

An Exolting Narrative

We last week announced that the well« known cutter Rangatira, owned and com manded by Captain Tenetahi, had been wrecked on Great Barrier Island, but were unable to give any particulars of the occur rence. By the arrival in town of the captain and the other .survivor?, weare placed in possession of the narrative of the Ratlgatira'B last voyage, and the hardships which her .-kipper and crew had to undergo the fearful exposure causing the death of two of the crew. Tenetahi states that on the 2nd of September he arrived in the Rangatira at. Maori Bay, Great Barrier, in order to take away some "try puts'' that were there, and which were wanted to melt down tome whales. In tha evening lie sot .sail to reach the eastern side" of the island, but a strong wind getting up; he was forced to run back to his former anchorage. The wind having changed next day, he again set sail in the evening, &nd safely reached the place where the whales were. Having taken on about 15 tons of firewood, lie again got underweigh, the wind being from the south-west. After going about three miles the wind shifted, and blew strong from E.N.E., while the sea began to rise. It was pitch dark, and there was no room in which to "tack" so as to get the cutter out to sea. From 1 till nearly o a.m. they beat about under shortened sail, struggling to get the vessel out to sea; but the captain saw that all efforts were hojxjless, and told the men to strip and svjim for their lives, as thsy were going on the- rocks. This was on the morn ing of the sth inst., and shortly after, the crew, embracing the captain, his wife, and three men, had taken to the water, the vessel struck on the rocks.

Inhospitable Natives on Great Barrier.

The Rangatira immediately began to break up under the force of the waves beat ing her on the rocks, and by ten o'clock the mast had gone lay the board. All the peo ple on the island turned out to see the ves sel breaking up, and this crowd, which embraced many Europeans as well as Maoris, do not seem to have treated the wrecked people witli overflowing kindness. The chief of the tribe, John Palmer, took the wrecked wayfarers to his settlement and hospitably entertained them, but the bags of the men, which had been washed ashore, and contained all their worldly pos sessions in the shape of clothing, were opened and rifled in their absence. The two daughters of Kino are blamed with committing this mean theft ; but tho other residents of the island who allowed the robbery cannot be absolved from blamo in the matter. Tenetahi, how ever, blames no one but the women, and speaks gratefully of the treatment received in other respects.

At Sea in a Whaloboat. Returning to Maori Bay on tho 10th inst., Tenetahi, with his wife and the crew of the wrecked cuttei-, set out in a whale boat with a view to reaching the home of the former on Little Barrier Island. This involved a sail of some 20 miles in an open boat; but the weather being calm and ap parently settled, nodanger was apprehended, and they set out in high hopes. They had first intended to try and reach the main land, but the wind was favourable for taking them to Little Barrier, so for it they shaped their course. They were not long at sea, however, before the wind rose and chopped round to the south-east, where- ~ upon they attempted to reach Whale Island. They had started at nijjht, and by 2 a.m. the wind was blowing so hercely that they had two reefs in the mainsail—the 6ea , >■ meanwhile running very high. Instead of 1 abating, the storm increased in violence, the sea continually breaking over the boat. An attempt was then made to run before the gale, but the sea broke repeatedly over the boat's stern and finally she was swamped, § Thrco Men and a Woman in the Water.

Tho whole of the occupants of the boat were now thrown out, the oars were turned adrift, and everything on board was lost; 1 but the boat not being ballasted, kept afloat in a waterlogged state. This hap- ; pened shortly after two in the morning, in the midst of thick darkness, and with a high sea running. Tenetahi cried to the jg others to hold on while he swam to re cover the oars ; two of the orow wero Euro peans, and could not swim. Rahui, the captain's wife, dissuaded him from making Blj the attempt, as he was too heavily weighted 8H with his clothes. She was lighter, and ■: !<M would swim for them. The boat mean- jl while was rolling over and over through the :wEj! men catching hold of it, but the captain *":; ordered them to go an equal number to S either side so as to balance it. Kahui - bravely swam off, recovered an oar, and pnfr 11 it into the boat. All shortly after got on , board, but again Tho Boat Was in Danger o Sinking. ■ Tenetahi therefore ordered them to jump ,; again into tho water and hold on by the boat's gunwale, getting in when they felt ~; , ; their legs cramping, and when the boat was in i, danger of sinking to jump overboard again. This ho conceived to be the only way of pre serving all their lives, and it was accord- 1 ingly done for some time. Tiie terrible ex posure began to tell on them, and at 4 o'clock the steward died, and was placed in H the boat. Another man, a Spaniard or '. , Portuguese, whose name ia not known, also M showed signs of exhaustion, and, despite every encouragement by Tenetahi, and sup port afforded him by the indomitable 0 Kahui, he also succumbed to the exposure |I and died. He died some two hours after B the steward, and his body, after being I taken on board, was washed away by the ■ sea. Tenetahi kept calling to his wife, "Be strong and save yourself;" and toshowthat ' she was both strong and daring, he tells that j I she managed to get hold of the jib and hau it on board the boat. With great labou g they kept baling out the boat, and at last •{' managed to make the shore at Hauturu, Little Barrier. This was at eight o'clock g| at night, after haying undergone so much ;V; exposure and fatigue, and it was with eon-: Hi siderable difficulty that they were able to,, land. The body of the steward was buried; 93 next day—a sum of £2 10s found in his. ..• pockets being given to the natires who per- ■.. formed the last offices for him. The Rangatira is, of course, a total loss, I and we learn that there was no insurance - 5 whatever on her. Tenetahi, who was owner aa well as skipper, had frequently been advised to have her insured, but his I reply always was—"Oh, no fear of her. being lost; I know all the coast and can .;■'•'? take care of her."

THE MELBOURNE BANK ROBBERY.

Capturo of tho Thief and Recovery of

tho Booty,

His Implication in a Former Bobbery.

[reuter's telegrams.]

(Received September 24,3.30 p m.)

Melbourne, this day. The robbery at the Commercial Bank is ; now fully explained. The police find-

ing that Richard Cobett, bookmaker, the benk care-taker's son could notbefoundi

prosecuted enquiries. Thecare-taker'sfanuly declared that he was living in Sydney, whither a telegram was despatched. & reply was received stating that he had gone to New Zealand for a fortnight. The police discovered that he had been...., in Melbourne a few days previously, ; and subsequently traced him ™: ~ Meaghre's Hotel, Sandridge, where ho had been living for ten days under tfco name of Clinton. The police found Corbetc ■ in the Hotel parlour. He denied all know ledge of the robbery. Upon taking him up stairs however,three bars oi gold were founa ■ in his coat pocket, together with i« » notes, £39 in gold, and £32 in silver; also are ;ioadedvolvcr. Corbett thereupon-,, : j confessed that he had duplicate keys made a year ago for all the safes, in MB j Commercial Bank. He had watched his chance and entered by the front doer,, - and when Mr Pinnock, the Ballaratmana«r, . arrived with the gold, he. conceal himself. The robbery was eSectei during the night, and he made n», ; ,;,, escape in the morning. He declared thatto had planted the balance of the plunder uV» swamp, but upon being taken there no.sign of the gold could be seen. ifiiSH It is certain that Corbett was the thiel who stole i'ICOO, which was missed from u» • same bank some 2 years ago, he having -i. at that time declared that he had woo £1,000 in a "sweep." It .appears ttttf one of his bisters knew he was in Melbomte | The police are confident that they will ** : : be able to recover the missing bar? ot >h :

■■ Prisoner, How old are you ': " j»#£ two. Your pipers make out you "M^ twenty-three- years ago !' ' So I ■H^. I spent one y.-arin prison, and I M'^Utf&P «*. that—it was lest time," ffig < : ■

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1883



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