SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

■ ...HTT itr i mtni /This KvoninvI', 5.1 ;; HIGH WA rkR < To . morrow Morning 5.28 ' • ■ SUNSET.—This Evening, 0.10 SOWRISE.—To-morrow morning, 4.47 MOON'S AGE.—Fiilll Moon, loih, 4.ltia.m.

ARRIVALS.

Kriemhilda, sch, liathursi, from Wltnngnroa Ocean, sch, Savage, from Mercury Hay | Helen Donny, barque, James, from Dunedin Irtme, brigantino, Yates, from Now York Mary King, schoonor, Bowton, from Timaru Darcy Pratt, hrigantine, Joss, from Timaru Columbia, schooner Conway,from Gisborno ' Glonclg, s.s., Stcphimson from Tauranga Zealandia, P.M.s.s., Webber, from San

Francisco Lapwing, brigantinc, Watts, from Mauritius

DEPARTURES.

JVlacgrcgor, 8.8., Johnston, for Whanp;arci Zealandia, P.M 8.9., Webber, for Sydney

IMPORTS.

Par Ganymede—lease bicyclcß.—Servico and Fltton, Grey-street, Aucklaud.

■ Per Triumph, from London—2oo cases and 10 qr.-casks Teacher's whisky.—John Reid and Co. Per. Helen Denny, from Glasgow—so boxes Brown's corn flour.—John Reid and Co.

Per Akaroa, from Glasgow: 4 cases iron baths, 7 «ases tools, planes (assorted), 1 case augors. Meases Smith and Wcllstood'sstoves and ranges (assorted).—T. and S. Morrin and Co. (Limited).

Per Helen Denny, from Glasgow: SO cases horse nai13,199 camp orens and covers, 30 H-lcg pots, 2 casos tilod register grates.—T. and S. Morrin and Co. (Limited). Por Irene, from Now York—4s cases waggons and buggies (assorted), i case weighing machines-.—T. &S. Morrin & Co. (Limited). Per Ganymede—so tons bar iron. 102 bars angle iron, 300 boxes candles, 2 tons back horse shoes, fi coils besscmor steel wiro rope, 10 casks coach scrows, IB cases leainington ranges, 2 cases mill saws, 97 bundles spudes and shovols. IB hhds. gas globes, 100 boxes charcoal tin plates, 1 case Files, 1 caso canvas hoso, 2 casks soft soap, 4 cases copper boat nails, 6 cases varnish, 14 casos firoproof safes, 1 ease churns, 1 case artificers, tools, 2 cases knifo cleaners, 3 cases umbrolla stands, 3 cases tee hinges, 2 cases hardware, I case ornery wheels, 1 case luminous paint and varnish, 2 kegs zinc slato nails, 2 cases electro - plato and silver goods, 8 cases Diston's saws, US cases Sharp's axes, 18

cases broad axes and adzes, 4 eases hammers, 3 cases sowing machine oil, 2 cases carriage fittings, 12 cases assorted hardware, J2 tons cor rugated galvanized iron, 53 tons tram rails, and HO tons tram sleepers (part of city tramway).—T. & S. Morrin & Co. (Limited). Per Ganymede, from London—B kegs pan head rivota, 3 casks coach scrowa, 0 casks bolts and nuts, 2 casks nuts, 12 crates stoves, 1 caso India-rubber hoso, mats and washers, 6 cast iron baths, 3 cases ranges, (I packages cotton waste, i hhds tinware, 1 case enamelled ware, 1 cask weights, 1 case glass paper, 1 case knife polish and knife boards, 2 cases cotton belting, 1 cask main cocks and pipe fittings, 3 cases springs and scrolls, 12 frames roofing felts, 1 cask spring balances, 2 cases tools, 1 caso tinsmiths' fittings, 5 bundles leaded Iron, 1 case brasswaro, i case circular saws, i caso hand saws, 1 caso mill saws, i caso cross-out saws, 1 case skeiths. adzos, &c.; 12 bundles spades, 3 kegs galvanized wire clouts, 1 case hall lamps, 1 casos mangles, 35 boxes tin plates, 10 tins presarved ncatsfoot oil for machinery, I caso oil cans, 5 improved portable tongs, 3 pairs smiths' bellows, 4 wrot Iron flro Irons, 0 bars unglo iron, 81 bundles galvanized buckets, 20 bundles galvanized tubs, 7 bundles boiler fillers and chamber pails, 4 coses soft soap, 1 cask weights, 1 caso fern scythes, 7 cases weigh ing machines, I caso sack trucks, i cask counter machines, 3 cases iron sorews, 1 case carriage bolts, 40 packages axle anus, 20 shave mould boards, 1 caso bullock chains, 1 cask garden rakes.—E. Portor and Co. Per Irene, from Now York—2lß roels (10 tons) 1 barb galvanized fencing wire, 20 cases axes, 1 case carpet swoopors. 3 pkgs reaper and binder, 10 bcllos twine IS. Porter and Co. Por Helen Denny, from Glasgow—l4o kegs .genuine whito lead, CO kogs gonuino red lead.— £. Portor and Co.

Per mall steamer—2so boxes green apples, 50 orates onions.—ll. Hart and Co., City Market. Per Zealandia—l9l cases canned goods, 1,600 cases canned salmon, 1,490 cases applos, 567 cases onions, 58 kegs casings, 25 flasks quicksilver, 90 coses hops, 111 cases paint, 63 cases machinory, 9 bundles broom corn, 18 coses medicine, 198

packages sundries. Pel Irene—B.o7o cases kerosene oil, 80 cases turpentine, 10 eases lard oil. 5 cases havesters, 17S cases axes, 7 cases shovels, 173 casos sowing machines, 6 cases corn shollers, 7 cases machinery, 4 cases scales, 830 reels wire, 5 pkgs. ranges, 38 pkgs. hardware 8 cases nails, 8 cases wringers, 45 pkgs. waggons, 73 cases rims, 15 cases carriages, 79 cases clocks, 2! oases chairs, 46 coses tables, 20 cases clothes ' pins, 18 casos perambulators, 1,238 staves, 100 oars, 60 bundles washboards, 1 caso organ, 150 cases lobsters, 50 cases oysters, So cases tobacco, 71 three-quarter boxes tobacco, 50 cases pain killer, 80 casos drugs, 50 cases corn flour, 200 cases jars, 10 bales twine, 23 pkgs lampware. Per Lapwing from Mauritius—l2,o3s pkgs sugar. Por Daroy Pratt—l.SoO .sacks oats, 830 sacks wheat,2l2 sacks flour. Per Mary King—ooo hags oats, 10 tons and ICO sacks flour, U7 Backs wheat, 13 sacks bran, 75 bags sharps. Per Helen Denny—2,29o sacks flour, 98 sacks oatmeal, 95 sacks bran, 582 sacks outs, (il pkgs paint, 176 furnaco bars, 190 pans, 167 cases spirits, 12? girdles, fOO ovens, 50 cases cornflour, 21 coses pipes, 50 cases beor, 20 cases ginger ale, 25 tons pi" iron, 50 tons coal, 20 frames folt, a ''^quantity i' machinery, and sovonu packages 'Sundry merchandise. Inwakds Coastwise. — Olive, from Mahu ■rangi, with 35 logs; Progress, from Whanjfli poua, with 31,000 feet timber; Kriomhilda, from ' Whangaroa, with 32,000 feet limber; Whanga rei, from Whangaroi, with 55 tons coal; Ocean, from Moroury Bay, with 21,700 foot timber; South Carolina, from Barrier, with 46 tons j^wood; Violet, from Thames, with 17,000 feet 'timber. • -

Outwards Coastwise.—Mana, for Tairua; Sundorland, for Tryphena ; Progress, for Whangapoa; South Carolina, for Barrier. At' Now York freights to Now Zealand ports aro quoted at 2?Jc, all with primage. The s.s. Macgrogor left, tor Whangaroi on Saturday evening.- Tho barquo India,'Jcjt Hokianga for Rock- I nampton on Saturday lost. " The French man-of-wajyEclaueur will leavo for New Caledonia oil Friaay. The'Boiioonor Mary King arrived from Timaru, after a passage of so yon days, on Saturday oven-

ingte . . • The liHttorworth, Opawa, and Turakina wore loiiding at London for Auckland when the mall ,;iett. ■ }i~: ■ .l, ;.>.•.,-••

The baifquo Nolando was loading at Liverpool for Auckland on September 18. Tho tonnago on tho berth at London on Sept. 27 for Australia and New Zealand amounted to

43,327 tons. The barquo Ganymodo having discharged hor powder, was expected to come up the harbour Into this afternoon. Tho barque Cabarfeidh arrived at Groymouth from Wellington this morning. From Grey mouth she procoeds to Noumea. The sohoonor Columbia, from East Coast' ports, brings 50 J sacks maize, 200 ft. timber, and 71 tons iron. ' The New Zealand Shipping Company an nounce their intention to despatch the steam ship British King for Auckland and Wellington on October 31st.

The s.s. Manapourl, having beon detained at Wellington through a chain becoming en tangled with her propellor, will not arrive here before about Wodnosday morning. The brig Lady Mabel, 214 tonß, for Auckland and Wellington, and the barquo Ablel-Abbot, .560 tons, forDunedin and Auckland, wore load ing at New York when tho mail left. - Tho brigantinp Darcy- -Pfatt loft Timaru on November 2nd, and arrivod in harbour yester day. On November 6, at 5 p.m., during a eale a heavy sea was shipped, carrying away .boats, bulwarks, and everything movable about thodeck. The barquo Helen Denny, from Glasgow, via Sunedin, arrived in harbour on Saturday even "4ne after a passago of six days from the last ■Camed port. She brings part cargo for Auck landfrom Glasgow, Including machinery for tho S.S. Wellington. .

The as. Glenelg left Tauranga at 3 p.m. on Saturday, and arrived at Auckland at 6 a.m. on Sunday I'iUiiJ'i. c. -'a—Mr and Mrs Nancarrow, Mrs Chambers, Mrs Siwns, Miss Jackson, Mrs Dr Fluiry, Messrs H. Mitchell, P. Comiskey, Baker, Cudley.

1 The barque Amazon, 418 tons, left New York for Wellington and Auckland on September 27, and tho barquo Charles L. Pearson, 664 tons reeiker, sailed for tho same ports on October 3. Tho latter brings 1,750 cases oil for Auckland. Captain Watts, of tho brigantine Lapwing, reports as follows:—Discharged Port Louis pilot at ci p.m. on 22nd September; had brisk S.E. trades, which were lost on 27th; on 2nd October carried away main boom. Tho passage occupied 41 daye to the Kings, and 49 to Auckland; ran eastings down between 46" and 47" S.

The following passengers have booked at London for Auckland :—Per s.s. Parramata, to ■ail November Bth, Mr and Miss Macdonald; nor s.s. Rome, to leave for Australia direct on October 11th, Mr Fitzgerald; per P. and O. steamer Shannon, to leave on October 25th, Mr and Mrs D. Nathan, Mr E, Benjamin, Mr R. Mitchell's niece.

The brigantine Irene left Now York on July U and hod modorato breezes to tho Equator, whicH was crossed onAng 15, in long. 27.30. Thence tolat3o,had light winds and squally weather ! thonce to the meridian of the Cape of OoodHope heavy gales and high seas. Passed foe Cape on Sept. 19. In tho Indian ocean iftffline winds pievailed to Tasmania, which vasronnded on October 24. Thonce to the Three Kings light breezes; sighted them on Nov 7 i light breeze and calms to Cape Brett; ;hen'co strong breeze and thick weather. Took nilot off Tiritiri at 9 p.m., and came to anchor n tho harbour at 11 p.m. yestorday.

ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL STEAMER.

The P M S.S. Co.'s Zealandia arrived from Jan Francisco at 6.30 a.m. yesterday, but owing o A stiff easterly gale which prevailed, she was lot berthed until 9.30 a.m. Captain Webber re orts having discharged San Francisco pilot at 45a.m. on October 2 st, arriving at Honolulu n the 27th at 6.55 a.m. Received Auckland Sot at 5.35 o,m. Tho City of Sydney was ,assed on October 25th at 5.20 a.m.-Passengers: I? and Mrs W. ft Ryland, Mr and Mrs F. tandell, Mr and Mrs A. E. Thompson, Captain IcGregor, Miss McGregor, Miss Fosborry, Dr. Vm. Garsia, Messrs O. Eyre, J. MoLolland, J. » Black, and 17 steerage. Tho Zealandia rc umad her voyage to Sydney, at a lato hour last dghtwith tho following passongers from this ort --Colonel Hozioi and servant, Miss.Clark on D. Clarkßon, C. Cater, Thos. Mornn and rifo. Miss Morrin, Baron Hubnor and servant, C^KWVHon. F. WWtnker, Mr D. Maivnscll, |nd 7 steerage.

THE DIRECT STEAMSHIP TRIUMPH.

' ■PAMmjraßna FOR AtTOKI-AND. Tha «toamßWp TiiturnDYii 1.797 tons' under 'Men lelt London on, Boptenrt>e£ atth •lymouti* two flays later, in now 19 fl^y. ovX, aid ioul<f o»nßo<iuontly put in an ttPttwnnco vary iottllfShe comeß consigned to MesßTsltD. athan & Co., and is under comjnana ol Capt Irotherton. ifier paaßonffors: Tho Triumph rings a large {^Timber- of immigrants and the 6110 wing saloon passengers:—Anno Barron,

Thomas Macready, Mrs L. Lockyer and family (7), Mr and Mrs Cottrell, Joseph Robinson, Ttnbert Thompson, Robert Waldle, C. Lesser, Habort Cowper, David Littlejohn. J. Weir. Mr and Mrs Wood in and, family (2), Flora Crocker, Mrs E. Graimrer, F. E. Ansley, James Brown.Mrand Mrs Snodgass, Hannah Daley, Margaret Caroy, Eliza Mills, Hugh Caughey, Mrs Thompson and family (5), Stophen Hour, 9amucl hi.ms.>n,Chas. Parmcter, Philip Fillcul, Clinton Atwooi, Alexander Edwards, James Thompson, Mrs Johns and family (5), Thomas Smith, Mr and Mrs Williams, MrandMrsKinsJ n ai and family (2), W. D. Gankroger, Mr and Mia Dawson, Mossrs Simpson (2), Annie Brooks, W. G. Coulton, W. H. Hoskins, Thos. Hogg, Mr and Mrs Armitage and family (4), Mr and Mrs Broadbelt and daughter, Mr and Airs Mackay, Mr and Mrs Jones, Mossrs J. and R. Parker, W. Varney, Mr and Mrs Mar riott, Elizabeth Bell. Mr and Mrs Howat son and family (3), W. B. Tommas, Helen Tall and family (2), James Hutchison, Mr and Mrs Bogie and family (3), Mr and Mrs Moody. J. Brisk, Mr and Mrs Hill and family (101, W. Turner, G. H. Gilder, Mr and Mrs White and family (3), Mr and Mrs A. Jones, T. Jonkinson, Mr and Mrs Gane. Joseph Bennett, Daniol Connell, Margaret Bogie, Mr and Mrs Discombo and family (4), Mossrs D. and J. Craig, Gideon Jack, J. W. Blyth, J. Passmore, J. Cornesty, R. Bell, Mr and Mrs Farrant and daughter.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Hawea, s.s., Hansby, from tho South Stella, Covornment steamer, Grey, from Wei-

lington Torca, sch, from ICainara Lalla Rookh, s,s.. Bailey, from Waitara Hauraki, a.s., Harvey, trom Waitara

DEPARTURES.

Stella, Government steamer, Grey, for the North Eliza Firth, brigantinc, Black^or Groymouth Hawea, s.B.,Hansby, for the SButh Island Lily, brigantino, Houghton, for the South Hauraki, s.s., Harvey, for Waitara

Tho brigantino Eliza Firth failed on Satur day for Groymouth, in ballast, |

The schooner Island Lily sailed from Manukau Heads for the South with a cargo of timber on Saturday morning.

The Government steamer Stella arrived from Wellington on Saturday morning, and left again for the North on lighthousa service at 6 a.m. yesterday.

The steamers llauraki and Lalla liaokh arrived from Waitara yesterday. The former had 49 head cattc, 1 horse and 209 sheep, and the latter had 22 head cattle and 118 shoep. The Huraki returned thither this morning.

Tho s.s. Hawera arrived from tho South at 9 a.m. yesterday. Passengers:—Mosdamos Mc- Murray. Hull, Martin and child, Mr and Mrs Corkhill and infant, Hon. Mr Bryce, Messrs Butler, Honeyfiold, Craigmile, C. Potts, Jen nings, Blaney, Flannery, Waldio, Chatfleld, and six steerage.

The s.s. Hawera loft for Southern ports at i p.m. yesterday afternoon, with the following passongers:—Mr C. Johnstone. Mrs Titchnor and child, Misses LeCren, Kissling; Messrs Goodßon, Johnstone, Butt, Marks, Moore, Whittaker, Brisscnden, Titchner, Brassy, Kohn, Battley, Captain Goodman, Major Mair, and 15 steerage.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Heads, Saturday. Sailed: Pelican, Alert, and Toroa, schooners. The Agnes Muir, Bannockburn, and Deflancß will probably get but to-day.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

[BY TELECIIMPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Hokiakga, Saturday. Sailed: India, barquo, for Queensland; Fanny Thornton, ketch, for Auckland.

[by tkueqraph—press association.]

Bluff, this day. The Rlngarooma arrived at 8 a.m. She loft Molbourno at 5.30 p.m. on 7th inst., and sails at 5 p.m. to-day for Port Chalmers. Saloon pas sengers: Misses Whitclaw -and Sim, and (Mr Wardrop.

The New Stoamer Tongarlro. CnRiSTCHURCH, this day. The New Zealand Shipping Company havo received a cable despatch that tho Tongarlro arrlvod at Tenerllro on November 2nd, at 12 o'clock, and loft the following day. Her time from Plymouth to Tonoriffo was 4J days.

Dunedin, this day. Arrlvod, this day: Star of Mersey, from Kai para.

Crushed Again (Gilbert and Sullivan's " Patienco") should bo tho condition of thoso who vainly attempt to rise into public notice by ropoatod counterfeits of tho genulno articlo known as UnoLPfio Wolfe's Scuikdam Aro matic Schnapps. Tho vllo compounds aro dangoroUß deceptions, because they " wear tho livery " of that inimltablo invlgorant and effec tive tonic wbich stands to-day without a rival and without a comneor.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails wiu. Closr as under :—

Tins Dat. For Friendly Islands, por Saxon, at I p.m. For Tauranga, Ohlnemutu, und Opotikl, por Glonolg, at 1 p.m. For Kusscll, Kawaknwa, Wangaroa, and Mon gonul, por lona, at 4.:'U p.m. For Thames, per Entorprlzo, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, 13th November. For Port Fitzroy, per Wator Lily, at 7 a.m. For Waterf ord, Tanranga, cto., por Rotomahana, at 10.30 u.ra. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at 11 a.m. For Walwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey at 10 a.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan garel, Kaino, and Mangnpal, por Alaogrogor, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Mth lnet. For Waltara, etc., per Hauraki, at 8 a.m. For Coromandcl, p«r Coromandol, at 1.30 p.m. For Australian Colonies, por Monapouri, at 2 p.m. For Russol), Kawakawa, Lovukn, Suva, and Samoa, per Penguin, at 4 p.m. Monday, 19th mat. Per s.b. Australia 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 Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. . For money orders, at 11 a.m. For registered lotters and newspaper*, at 5 p.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to the postage, will be root; I red-by the Mail Agent on board the otenmer up to the timo of sailing. S. B. BIS 3, Chief Postmaster. Chiof Post-ofßco, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

NOVEMHIiIt 12, !8&

Abbott's Opera HOll3O —Mr Polk's Special Comedy Company, " Tho American," 8 p.m.

Choral Hall—Mrs Revltt's Annual Concort 8 p.m.

Cochrano'a New Auction Rooms—St. Andrew's Bazaar, 2 till 10 p.m.

St. Matthew's Literary and Debating Socloty— Dissolving Views, 8.30 p.m.

Oddfellows' Hall, Parnell-Monthly Meeting of Working Men's Friendly Aid Society, 7 p.m.

Auckland Institute, Museum Buildings — Monthly Meeting; Papers by Members, 7.10 p.m.

Pitt-street Wcsleyan Band of Hopo—Public Meeting; Addresses and Tcmporanco Melodies, 7.30 p.m.

Mount Ed»n Hall (Walte's)—Gospel Temper ance Mission, 7.30 p.m.

V.M.C.A.—Special Scrvico for young men, 7.80 p.m.

Birth.

ROBERTSHAW.-On tho Oth Novomber, at Clivo, Hawke's Bay, the wife of the Roy. Edward Itobertaliaw of a daughter.

Marriages.

FRIAR3-SLATER.-By tho Rev. R. F. Mac nicol, at the 'Manse, James Friars to Henrietta Slater. SAWKINS—ANDERSON.—November 8, 1883, at St. Paul's Church, by tho Rev. C. M. Nelson, William Henry Sawkins, son of Henry Sawkinß, Victoria-street, to Mario Louiso Anderson, third daughter of David Benson Anderson, Auckland,

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

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1883.

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

We exclude leading matter and condense all local reports for the purpose of finding room for our San Francisco mail budget.

Although the steamer Zealandia arrived in harbour at 6.30 a.m. on Sunday morning, it was three hours later before she was made fast alongsideof the wharf. This delay was in a great measure due to the boisterous weather which prevailed, but partly to the fact that the telegraph in connection with the engine-room was out of order, and all communications had to be made by moans of the fog-horn. It appears that while the steamer was in charge of Captain Burgess, Chief Harbour-master, that gentleman and Captain Webber, commanderof the steamer, had some high words about the manage ment of the steamer. Pilot Burgess, who was on tn"e wharf when the vessel came alongside, proffered some directions about "sending a line ashore," when he was most unmercifully snubbed by Captain Webber, who reminded him that he was master of the ship, and did not want any interference there. Messrs Burgess felt very sore about the matter, and the result will probably be a complaint to the Harbour Board about the (treatment which they received.

His Excellency Sir Wm. Jcrvois does not appear to havo enjoyed good health during his stay in New Zealand. There have been constant reports of his suffering from severe colds, contracted in that miserable place of wind, mud, and general wretchedness which claims to be the Empire City of tho olony. His Excellency, who lately lefb for an extended tour of the South Island, has become so ill at Christchurch that he has been forced to go home and abandon his in« tantion in the meantime. We would advise him to try the genial air and reviving sun of Auckland for a time. The Hon. J. Bryce (Native Minister) and his private secretary (Mr Butler) arrived in tho Manukau yesterday morning from New Plymouth, by the s.s. Hawea. His object is to meet and confer with soveral sections of the Kingito natives on matters connected with railway exploration,and to assist them in ascertaining tho title ta their lands by means of the Native Lands Court. Mr Bryce is staying at the Northern Club. Ho was introduced to Earl Koseberry there yesterday afternoon, and in tho evening saw Mr Whitaker off by the mail steamer. Mr Carkeek (surveyor) accompanied tho Native Minister to New Plymouth, and is to start at once from Stratford or Waitara with a railway exploration party. The na tives are expected to offer no obstruction. Among the passengers by tho mail steam ship Zealandia were the Earl and Countess of Roseberry, who are on v visit to tho Australasian colonies. Upon arrival of tho steamer horo, His Worship the Mayor (Mr J. M. Clark) waited upon Lord and Lady Rcscberry and cordially welcomed them to Auckland, after which the distinguished visitors were driven to Mr Clark's residence at Remuera, where they remained until lato in the afternoon. The woathcr, which had been very boisterous during tho morning, laving cleared up, Lord and Lady Rosoberry visited Mount Eden, from the highest elevation of which an admirable view of tho city was obtained. Aftorwards they called at the Northern Club in company with Dr. Haines, and in the evening they dined with His Worship tho Mayor at Romuera. Lord and Lady lloseberry, who went on to Sydney by the mail steamer, which left at a late hour last evening, intend to return to Auckland about a month hence, when the Hot Lakes of Rotorua and Rotomahana and other places of particular interest will probably bo visited. The Hon. F. Whitaker, accompanied by his private secretary (Mr 1). Maunsolty, was a passenger by tho Zealandialast night, for Sydney, to attend tho Intercolonial Con ference on the annexation question, which opens on the 28th inst. Major Atkinson, tho other New Zealand representative, leaves Wellington for Sydnoy direct this week. Amongst the other passengers from Auckland by the Zealandia thoro wore Baron Hiibner (tho Austrian statesman), who will pass through hero again on his way home, after rifiiting India; Colonol Jiozior, a re tired officer of Her Majesty's service, who has been residing !>.ore for somo time past ; and Mr and Mrs Thomas Morrin and Miss Morrin. The business at tho Police Court this morning, boforo Messrs Primo and Clayton, Justices, consisted of tho following cases ; 5 drunkards; Hans Fetors, exposure of por* son to girls in tho Domain, 0 months' im prisonment ; Henry Jackson, a BOanuui, absent without leave from tho ship Hormiono, romanded; Joseph Fonnock, using obsono language in a public placo (Mr Browning for defendant), fined £0, or two months In Mount Eden Gaol. Among tho pas6ongora who arrived by the mail steamer yostei'day was Captain A. McGregor, manager for tho Northon Steamship Company, who has been I lorn for tho purpose of arranging matters con neoted with the building of a now steamer. Judge Ward is roportcd to be seriously ill at Timaru, and will bo incapacitated from duty for somo timo to come. At Wellington to-day, a thorough test of the Queen of Boauty (Makura) reef is to bo mado in ordor to detormino tho bet made by " Long Drive Walton" Tho anniversary services of tho Mount Eden Baptist Sunday-school were held yesterday, and, considering tho inclement weather, were fairly attondod. Tho Rev. T. Cato, of Nelson, discoursed in the morn ing, and tho Roy. 1). Whytock dolivorod an address in tho afternoon, also preaching in tho ovoning. To-morrow ovening tho usual soireo takes placo, whon addresses are to bo given in connection with Sunday school work. The inquost on Mrs Wobb, who cut her throat with hor husband's surgery knifo at Dunedin, resulted in a vordict of " Suicide whilo In a state of temporary insanity in duced by doproßsion." Tho evidence did not bear this out, as it showed sho had been drinking hoavily but was not at all de pressed. Tho Court of Appeal, which opctiß this week at Wellington, will havo tho following Auckland casesljrought boforo it: —Regina v. Sealon, Stone Bros. v. Minister of Marino, Coleman and others v. Bloomficld, Scott v. Union Shipping Co., Creditors' Trusteo of T, Bray v. Lano and others, Grico and another v. Ani Waati. Tho ap peal in tho case of Mr Hunt against Sir Arthur Gordon also comes up for hearing.

An old Auckland identity, in tho porson of Mr Alexander Cook, passed over to tho great majority on Saturday last, at the remarkable ago of 99 yoars and 10 days. The old man, it may be remembered, lived in a small cottage in Victoria-strcot for upwards of a quarter of a century, and generally enjoyed very good hoalth. About a year ago ho experienced a brlof illness, and in consequence was induced to reside with hiii son, Mr Joseph Cook, at Northcotc, whore ho remained until his decease.

On Friday last, the firing for tho Artillery Champion Belt took place at the Mount Eden rifle range. Captain Payne was in command of tho firing party, which num bered twenty men. The ranges wero 200, 400, and 500 yards. Gunnor Woolloy proved tho victor. A telescope was also fired for, at ranges 300, <00, and 500 yard?, Gunnor Woolley proved his superiority as a marks man by winning this prizo also. Tho scoro for the six ranges was 122, Gunnor l'arslow being next with 118.

A man named Alfred Watte was arrested on warrant at Holensville on Saturday by Constable Naughton, on suspicion of being the porpotrator of systematic robberies at the Victoria Hotel. He came to Auckland somo time ago in tho steamer Westmoath, and was omployed as night porter at tho Victoria, The robberies aro alleged to havo been committed during his period of ser vice, and the stolen goods were subsequently recovered from a house in Wellington street, occupied by a Mrs Reynok's, and where Watts had been living. The prisoner disappeared, and no trace of him could be found until Constable Naughton recognised him by tho description which had been issued, and traced him to the fish factory where ho has lately been employed as cook.

Owners of horses, cattle, goats, &c, would do well to see that their live stock are kept strictly within the limits of their legitimate pastures. The newly-appointed constable of Ponsonby is making a raid upon straying animals, and it is satisfactory to learn that the same rule is to bo strin gently enforced throughout'the whole of the city.

Mr Pooley's regular weekly concert took place in the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening, tho performers being the prize winners of tho recent competitions. Thero was a good attendance, and the perfor mance was very meritorious, thoprogramino consisting of the following items :—Piano forte solos—The " Carnival de Venise " and "Alico,"Miss Keturah Campbell; piano forte solos—" My Lodging is on tho Cold, Cold Ground " and "La Pluio de Perles," Miss Clarice Brabazon; recitations—" Nola Kozmo " and "The Lady of Provence, Miss Sarah Froude ; songs —"The Privateer" and "A Father's Love," Mr F. Scoats; songs, in character, "The Rocky Road to Dublin " and an Ethiopian song ; selected songs by Mr Landers; "The Maid of Athens" and "The Anchor's Weighed," by Mr Vowles ; " Tho Bugler " and "My Friend," by Mr F. Robinson. Miss Clarico Brabazon, by reason of her extreme youth and capital execution, created quite a sensation, and was twice encored.

We understand that tho French Literary Society are making arrangements to enter tain the officers of the man-of-war Eclaireur at a soiree musicale on Thursday. Tho concert fixed for Saturday ovening will bo suspended iv consequence. MrC. de L'Eau (President of the Society) and Mr Albin Villeval (Hon. See.) proceeded on board tho warship yesterday, were graciously received, and dined with the officers. These latter gentlemen aro much pleased with the appearance of the city and thespaciousnesßofthe harbour, but the persistency of the rain prompted them to inquire in all innocence if "'tweroevor thus." They were reassured on this point, but as the rain still continueß,theirfaith(may possibly be shaken ere they depart, unless the sun gets a chance to irradiate the sceno. The present complement of the vessel, both officers and men, have finished their term of service, viz., 27 months, and are en route to France via Noumea, where the troop ship Loire awaits them, having arrived there with the fresh equipment,

Owing to theinclemoncy of thoweathertho locturo which was to bo delivered tuisovon in<j by Professor Tucker, the St. SojmlclirtAs Mutual Improvement Society has been post poned untU Monday next, tho 19th inst* Mmnborß of tho class are requested dt thu uaual hour this evening and to bring with thorn copies of Shakspere.

A foreigner, Hans Peters, who has been in the habit of exposing his person to little girls in the Domain, was sent to prison for six months' imprisonment with hard labour. The evidence of Mary Boyd was unfaltering and clear, leaving no doubt of the pri soner's guilt in the mind of the Bench. The disclosures were of such a character ihat females were asked to leave the Court luring the hearing of the charge. The anniversary services in connection with the Primitive Methodist Sunday school were fairly attended yesterday in the Alexandra-street Church, considering the unsettled state of the weather. Impressive and suitable discourses were delivered by Rev. A Reid, S. Maofarlane, and W. S. Potter. The collections at tho three services amounted to £21. Tho services will be continued on Sunday next. The teachers and friends have taken great pains to decorate the church for the occa sion with evergreens, flowers, and appro priate texts. Tho anniversary soiree will be held to-morrow (Tuesday evening), asso ciated with addresses, music, and singing. John Harkins, a carpenter, of Edwin street, Newton, was charged, on summons, with assaulting hia wife, and was ordered to Hml sureties to keep tho peaco for three months. Mr Naj>ior uppeared in defence. Tho weathor on Saturday was not favour able to St. Andruw's Bazaar, and conse quently tho attendance during the day was not so largo as anticipated. Towards tho evoning, however, visitors increased in numbers, and the bazaar presented a busy appearance. The ladies exerted themselves to the utmost in the cause, and in a courteous and not undue aggressive manner, They looked woll in their representative costumes. Tho Garrison Band performed a series of attractive airs, which aided in tho dilt'usion of a feeling of cheerfulness through tho assemblage. A considerable number of various fancy and other articles met with a ready sale. Tho clay's takings amounted to £132 15s 7d, from the following sources: — No. 1 stall, £4S; No. 2, £18 13s 2d ; No. 3, £25 Gs ; No. 4, £20 14s; refreshment stall, £.') 13y ; ontrance money, £15 18s lid ; iniscellauoous, 10s 6d. The bazaar was ro opened this afternoon at two o'clock. Messrs Cochrano and Son having gonorously granted tho further uso of thoir now building, St. Androw's Church Bazaar will bo continued to day and tomorrow, when it will finally closo. As tho largo slock of f.incy articles must bo sold, the ladies have decided to reduce prices. The musical and other attractions continue an boforo. Anothor -18 hours walking match ha* boon arranged between Scott and Edwards for £100 aside. Tho.fifty-miloconteut between Edwards and O'Connor, of Timaru. resulted in a victory for tho former, who finished tho distance in y hours 4(ii minutes, a short distance ahead of hia opponent. A four-roomed house, insured for £H0 in tho Victoria ollico, was burned down on Saturday morning at Sydenham, Canter bury. At tho snmo place, on Sunday morning, a livo-roomed hou.se, insured for £200 in tho Union Oilico, was also de stroyed by tiro. Our own correspondent, telegraphing on Saturday from Morcor, nays:—"Judge. Macdonald has been holding a Lands Court liore. Tho Court opened yesterday, and will likely continue for a fortnight. Tho block being adjudicated on is tho To Akau, the subdivisions of which aro being sottled, and a largo number of natives are attend ing." A cricket team from tho Waverley Club proceeded to Tnakau on Saturday am commenced a matoh there. Tuakau wen in first, and only three wickets hod fuller for 103 runs when the rain caused the stoppago of tho gamo. The scores wore as follow :—Win. Lwing, -I" ; C. Bowdon, Hi j G. P. Ewiug, 0; T. Elliot, 21; W. Smecd, 4; extras, 0 : total, 103. About throe-fourths of tho cargo brought by tho barque Akaroa from Glasgow is for tho Colonial Sugar Company. The sailing race betwoon tho largo yachts Rita and Arawa, which has been greatly talked about for nearly twolvo months, has fallen through. Tho owners of each ves.*ol appeared very eagor for a contest, and yet, failing an amicablo arrangement of matters between them, tho affair is now declared " off." To tho Editor : Sir, —A letter appoarcd in your Friday ovening's issuo relative to MrR. Laishloy's conduct in his summing up remarks as Chairman of the late " Con ditional Immortality" debate, which in them selves aro ho misleading that in justice to that gentleman, who impartially filled tho chairthrough tho debate, they should bo cor rected. Mr Laishloy then advanced no views of his own in tho matter, but was both careful nud lucid in his treatment of tho afiirmativo

aspect of tho contention, whether tho negativo side was apprchonsivo of similar treatment. What followed, at any rate did not Room to botoken a desire for such trans paroney. Personally, I rcgrot this, for lam persuaded tho samo clear reasoning would havo characterised his summing up remarks

for tho negativo nido and any thing that could would have been just as favourably exprowed. But through tho conduct of gontlemon who should know bettor the Chairman loft tho latter portion of his intended remarks un said. I am confident tho audiouco would havo allowed those to speak who wished had thoy gono tho propor way about it, but as it was, a vote of thanks by acclamation brought tho Chairman's duties and tho dobato to a close—l am, &c, Fkbdeiuok

Whitkiiead.

Yesterday ovening tho Roy. J. Robortsoi: gavo, in the Congregational Church, Bcrcs ford-street, tho first of two lectures or

"Martin Luther," in connection with the anniversary of tho great reformer's birth. Tho leoturo, which was specially addressed to young men, dealt with tho lifo of Luthor up to tho timo of his visit to Homo, and was heard with oloso attention by a largo audience. Tho subject will bo continued next Sabbath evening. Rcr. A. Reid preached a sormon on Luther, in tho Pitt street Wesleyan Chapol, last evening. Tho basis for tho remarks was found in tho end of tho 10th and beginning of the 11th chapter of Revolations, and a powerful and impressive discourse was delivered to a large congregation. In the course of hia remarks, Mr Reid commended the Stah for having published Froudo's life of Luthor, which ho advised his hearers to read. Among .the hymns sung was that of Luthor, "Out of tho depths I cry to Theo;" and reference was made to tho Luthor celebra tion in Germany. An excellent sermon, with special reforenco to tho anniversary, was preached at St. James's by Rev. R. F. Macnicol. Tho rev. gentleman reviewed tho career of the great reformer, and in con clusion, said ho had no fear whatever that thero was any danger of tho Romish Church gaining the ascendancy and power whicli it once possessed. Thqro wore, ho thought, greater dangers to bo guarded against by tho young, chief amongst which infidelity was mentioned.

J. W. Robinson, a Dunedin architect, charged a young man named White with assault. White >s dofence was that Robin son insulted his sister, whoroupon ho thrashed him. Verdict of tho Court, "Sorved him right."

To-morrow (Tuesday) ovening, November 13th, a grand concort will bo given in tho Public Hall, Otahuhu, by Mr Oooch and about twenty ladies and gontlcmen from town.

ARRIVAL OF THE P.M. S.S. ZEALANDIA WITH THE English and American Mails, VIA SAN FRANCISCO.

ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES.

THE MATAURA'S CARGO OF FROZEN MEAT.

The Causes of Failure.

(FROM OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT.)

Oun London correspondent, writing via 'Frisco on Oct. 14, says : —" I havo not much to communicate this time, as very little has happened since the departure of the Brindisi mail, only 10 days ago. The Mataura arrived from Auckland on the 24th ult., with a cargo of frozen meat, but as you will havo learnt by cable, more than half proved to have gono bad. I visited the vessel on tho 26th, whon they wore unload ing tho highly-flavoured carcases, and a moro awful, sickening, stomach-turning stench I never before smelt. To stay in it long was impossible, and one of the first questions I asked tho sailors \va# how they had managed to livo amidst such odours. Jack replied they never even got a whiff of it till tho doors of the freezing chambers were unclosed, otherwise themeatwouldhave been pitched overboard. Captain G roenstreet seemed very much disappointed at tho state of his cargo, which ho had hoped to land in as good condition as the first lot brought over from Dunedin. But to begin at tho beginning, the Mataura left the waters ef tho Waitemuta on 25th May, and experience!! aggravating easterly winds to Capo Horn, which was not rounded till July sth. The vessel crossed the Equator on 12th August (in company with the Crownthorpo, from Wellington), sighted Bishop's Rock on September 18, and docked on tho 24th, the voyage having occupied just 120 days. The Mataura's freezing apiuuatus was described whon she landed her first cargo at the beginning of tho year. This time she started with 7,333 carcasosof mutton (about half of which aro rotten), 51 braco of pheasants, 24 quarters of beef, und l,o3(Jlbs of frosh fish. The pheasants, beef, and fish arrived in good condition, and tho latter was oxposcd forsulo attheContralFish Market on tho 27th inst. The mullet looked nice, and realised 9d a-piece, which is about twice what a maekorol ordinarily fetches; but tho flounders were tho reverse of tempting in appearance, and Bold with difficulty at 2d alb. I don't think there is much opening for antipodean fish—which is after all very poor stuff—at our end of tho world. Something might, however, haro boon dono with this particular consignment if tho recipients had scut it to the Fisheries Exhibition Market at South Kensington instead of Smithfield. Many of the thousands of visitors who go there on Saturday would havo purchased a mullet out of curioaity, and I daro say for tho timo being good prices might havo ruled. Tho Contra! Fish Markot, on tho contrary, is a poor man's buying-placo, and the poor never touch an edible novelty unlcH it happonK to bo very cheap. You kco they can't afford experiments. Tho consignees attribute the Mataura's failuro to tho fact of the carcases having boon frozen on board ship too soon after killing. This was tho reason given for some of tho British King's meat going bad, but I cannot overlook the.fact that on both vowels tho average temperature at which the freezing chambers were kept teas excep tonally high—viz., 181 Fahr. Now, on board tho British Queen (whioh landed her carcases in far tho best order of any so far received) tho averago temporature was 7 degrees bolow zero, and the chambers on board tho Opawa and Lady Jocolyn wero usually about 10" Fahr. This, please note, is v considerable difforenco. As this ques tion of temperatures sooms ono of consider able importance, I beg to draw attention to tho following table :—

FROZEN MEAT SHIPS. Name of Vessel. Tem^mre re »s£% Te . Tem^f ure . Remarks. Mataura IS" Fan. 24' Fan. I2"Fah. Hall the meat bad British King. 5.5... ..18" Fan. 36° „ ; 9* Fah, A number of carcases bad British Qncen, s.s. . .| V below Zero 5" „ 21* below Zero Meat excellent Lady Jocelyn jlO* Fan. 20° „ ' .. Meat fair Opawa ill „ 22* „j 5" Fah. I Meat in good condition

Mr Banks Interviewed. I saw Mr Josouh Banks (managing direc tor of Fisher and Co., Limited) on Monday last. He camo Home, as much as anything, to superintend tho disposal of tho Mataura's moat, and is, of conrso, very much dishoartoned at the result of tho ex periment. Mr Banks says it is absurd to attribute the fact of the meat going bad to the carcases being frozen when they wore warm, as this was not the case. In no in stance was a sheep put on board on the day of killing. He would not offer any definite opinion as to tho cauee of the catastrophe, but I oould sco ho attributed it to careless ness on somebody's part, and when tho in surance question is sottled wo shall pro bably know more. The temporaturo of tho freezing chambei-3 was unquestionably too high. Haslam, tho patentee of the ap paratus, declares that the meat suffers when tho tomporaturo is kept bolow zero, but the magnificent condition in which tho British Queen's cargo was delivered offers this as- Rfivtinn n flat, contradiction.

Mr Banks appears to think that no further attempt will bo made to send meat from Auckland till proper freezing dopOts havo been erected on shore, and this, ho reckons, will not bo till next June.

The exact number of carcases discarded from tho Mataura was 3,300 (out of 7,333), but whose sheep they were, &c, &c,, has not yet been ascertained. Had the vessel's cargo proved a success, Mr Banks intended to send the materials for a New Zealand dinner, viz., beef, mutton, fish, game, and cheeso, to about 100 of the chief Anglo-Colonials living in London. When tho fiasco transpired, howovcr, ho gave up tho happy idea in disgust. Consignees who have meat in the Mataura wore muoh exercised by tho appoaranco of a mysterious individual wanting to buy up the rotten remainders of their carcases. Tho quostion was—Who oould he bo ? By somo the man was recognised as tho enter prising caterer of a popular French res taurant in Soho, by others as tho manu facturer of "roal Cambridge sausages," and by otliors again as " Billy the-oats'-meat mun," Presently it loaked out that the worthy fellow represented a linn of oilmen, &c., and that the carcases were wanted to molt down into tallow. This seomed to be a rolief to everybody, and an arrangoment was soon come to. Mr Banks is not specially anxious that tho N. Z. frozon meat should be recognised by its own name everywhere. He thinks all necesFory ends will be gained whon'the retail butchers realise that they can always sell it equally oasy, and quite as well as the English or Scotch, for then they would tumble over each other to got it at Sd per lb wholesale — a price which would pay tho shippers finely. Postorlpt. London, 4th October, 5.30 p.m. A thousand carcases selected from tho Mataura's cargo were offered at Smith field to-day, and realised from 2d to C^d per lb wholesale. This, of course, represents by far tho lowest average price over ob tained for N.Z. mutton. Tho cause of the disaster still remains wrapped in mystery. The Shipping Com pany blamed those who packed the meat in Auckland (viz,, Fisher & Co.), whereas tho representative of the latter, Mr Banks, in dicates that ho considers carelessness on

board the Mataura at tho bottom of the business. The Shipping Company declare the temperature cannot have been too high, as nearly all the rotten carcases were en crusted thickly with hoarfrost. Mr Joseph Banks leaves England for New Zealand in about 10 days, and may be ox pected in Auckland by the next 'Frisco mail. He intends buying a moat-preserving apparatus in the States. An Ice-Making Machine for Auckland. Amongst other trifles the managing director of Fisher and Co., of Auckland, has purchased during his stay in England is a largo ice-making machine capable of turning out tons per diem, and costing £10,000. In future the various hotels will have no excuse for being without ice, as the owners of the new machine will be ablo to vend it at a merely nominal price. Add Works for Auckland. The business Mr Joseph Banks is paying most attention to just now is the promotion of a " Superphosphorus Company" (or in other words "Acid Works ") for Aucklrnd. Hitherto all chemical manures have been imported, but Mr Banks proposes to pro duce them on the spot within a few months. The main thing is to find a Skilled manager who not only thoroughly understands tho process, and will take the responsibilitos of management, but is able to put several thousand pounds into the concern. Soveral experienced men have applied for tho post, but it is probable the choice will fall on a junior member of ouo of the largest chemi cal manure firms in England,to wit, Messrs Jnmcstiibbsand Co, Tho plant, fixings, etc., are vory expensive, but Mr Banks has £10,000 at his disposal to mako a start with. Tho first shipload of sulphur (alone worth £7 a ton) will come from Sicily direct, but I need scarcely say tho promoters hope (though thoy havo not based any calcula tions on the fact) to be able to utilise some of the colonial sulphur before long.

GENERAL SUMMARY.

(London, Sui'Tkmhbk 25 to Ootobke 10.)

InviNfi Bishop, mind-rcador, at an oxhibi tion on Saturday night, failed four times to givo the numbor of a bank-note, then fainted, and lias sinco been dangerously ill of congestion of the brain. An Irish National League meeting was held at Charleville, County Cork, Sun day, when ten thousand persons were present. During tho last few days the arrest of soveral naval officers has boon mado at Cronatadt, and sovoral army officers and soldiers were arrested at Riga. A few gentlemen of London have contri buted £6,000 to pay tho preliminary ex penses of a six-months' session of Moody and Sankoy at Islington. Queen Victoria will provide a large dowry for her granddaughter, tho Princess Victo ria of Hesse, who is about to marry Prince Louis of Battenburg, who has no fortune Emperor Francis Joseph and Heir Tisza, the Hungarian Primo Minister, havo ar rived at Szcgcdin, s to inspect tho town ro built upon tho site of that destroyed by tho floods In 1879. Serious riots have takon placo in Foo Chow, China, owing to tho French Consul having objected to tho burial in ground ad joining the foreign concession of a China man who had died from cholera. . A man named Walters liau been arrested for stealing and receiving bonds deposited with tho London and River Plate Bank, which lost £110,000 by tho defalcations of George Warden, its Secretary and Manager. Dr. Koch, of fho German Commission which went to Egypt to investigate tho cholera epidemic, reports that he discovered that tho cholera is duo to a living thread like microscopic organism, resembling that seen in the case »f phthisis. Cyrus Field,jun., who arrived from Liver pool yesterday, said to a reporter : "Tho idea that most of English capital is already invested is entirely falso. Much money ie begging investment in London to-day. While sitting in a prominent banker's ofiico one morning, one of his customers, a wealthy lord from the country, came in and ordered 5,000 shares of Northern Pacific proforred stock, to be paid for as soon as it arrived." John L. Sullivan and Edward Hanlan have arranged to run a one-hundred-yard foot race for 1000 dollars a side, to bo con tested when Sullivan returns from hia national tour. A report has reached Simla (India) thf-t the Ghilzais have had an engagement with 8000 Afghanistan troops and routed them. Tho Ameer lias sent re-inforceinents from Cabul. Egyptian affairs again menaco tho future of tho Gladstono Cabinet. Whilo the "Pall Mall Gazette" declares that Egypt will yet be practically evactuatcd when Par liamont meets, in February next, tho "Times," tho " Standard " and some Con servativo papers still cry shrilly for annexa tion. Sir Evelyn Wood, British comman der, has just smashed a great argumont of thoannoxationists by doclaring his readiness to maintain order with nativo troops only. Execution by the Guillotine in France. New York, October 3.—A cablo special from Paris says: . The man Houy, con victoJ of having murdered an old lady and her nurse at Dourdan last April, and of having stolen Jior silvor plato and clocks, was guillotined yesterday. The oxocutionor aroused Houy at 4 o'clock in tho morning, llouy refused to eat his breakfast, and declined rudely the proffered consolation of a priest. He asked for pen, ink, and paper, which wore given him. The Abbe Charbot again advanced to offer his sor vices, but Houy again roughly pushed him asido, and proccoded to writo two letters. Tho first one wan to his brothor, and road as follows :— "My Dear Brothor : Gathor together all my effects, together with eight francs you will find *ied up in ono of my stockings, and mako a present of them to tho first roally poor man you happen to meet." Tho second letter was addressed to tho Prosidont of tho Republic, and was as fol lows s " Eighteen dead bodies are buried in tho cellar at tho cornor of tho Ruo dcs Four neaur and Ferte de Versailles." Houy, who is near-sighted, then gave his silver spectacles and a pair of buckled shoes to ono of his gaolers, who,by a coinci donce, is also near-sighted. At 5.30 o'clock ho was put into tho guillotine cart and driven slowly to the Pont Callert, where tho guillotine had been erected. Ho stepped out of the cart, pale but plucky. The Abbo Charbot again offered his medi ation and hold toward him a crucifix, but Houy porsisted in his refusal to have any thing to do with tho abbe, and do clined to kiss the crucifix. Stepping in front of the condemned man, the execu tioner seized his grey, bushy hair in both handf, and pulled with all his strength to compel tho prisoner to advance his head under the axo. There was a moment of breathless hesitation ; then sud denly tho executioner pressed tho button of tho lunette and tho axo dropped. Tho Erisonor's head rolled into a wooden uckot half filled with sawdust, and the body fell into the basket. The operation lasted exactly two minutes and thirty seconds,

It was a cold, cloudy day, and only 800 spectators were present, the majority of whom wore women and young girls. One little boy, accompaniod by his father, examined all tho mechanism of the guillotine, his father explaining tho details. Houy oamo of good criminal stock. When 18 years old he was sentenced to tho galleys for five years' hard labour, together with his father, for coining falso monoy. His grand father was a highwayman. Ho was a thick sot, robust man, 55 years of age. Total Wreck of a Lake Erie Steamer.—Loss of Life. Buffalo, September 30.—Tho steamer Colorado, laden with freight for Chicago, left her dock at tho foot of Erie-street at 1.30 o'olook this morning. Whon a quarter of a mile out the boilor burst with torriblo force, carrying away tho smoko- stack, decks and woodwork from cabin to storn. Tho vessel will be a total loss. The steamer was towed back to one of tho slips. The Colorado belonged to tho Commercial line, and was manned by twenty-fivo men. Daniel Ellis and James Farrell, porters, aro rnisahijT, and are supposed to have been blown into tho lake with the balanco of tho wreak. _ Captain Fellows and the mates were uninjured. Honry Allen, ono of the deok hands, died after being carried off the boat, Tho tug Griffin happened to bo near tho Colorado at the time of tho explosion, and rendered all tho assistance possible. A thousand people visited the wrack of the propeller Colorado to-day. Tho wrecked propeller bolongod to tho Com morcial line, and wns ono of thoso about which there had been so much litigation recontly in the Holt-Ensign suits. She was built in 1860, and oarried two boilers with a compound engine. The one on the starboard side was the one which burst. The vessel w.as valued at between §50,000 and §60,000, and was insured for 850,000. This does not cover tho loss by the explosion. The cargo was a mixed one, but is not considered to havo boen injured much. The bodies of the two missing men have not been found

vet It is believed they were blown to atoms into the lake. The boiler turned a complete somersault and landed fifty feet from the stern of tho vessel. The missing are David Ellis, Polter Saffold, and James Garroll, deck hands, of Chicago. Henry Allen, of Buffalo, was killed, boveral are severely injured.

IRELAND.

Agrarian Murder. The "World's" London cablegram of October 14th says: Another horrible am-arian outrage is reported from Ireland. Three men, armed with knives, v,e le arrested today near Killarney for attacking a boycotted farmer named John Dinneen. So savage was the assault that the victim was disemboweled and otherwise mutilated beyond recognition. When tho won d-be murderers were caught they still had the bloody knives with which they did their work in their possession. .Dinneen is 15.-A farmer named Spencer, living; "ear Cork, was attacked and murdered with a pitchfork yesterd.ay. lon persons have boon arrested. . Dublin, September 20.—Five townships in Tipperary County have boon proclaimed by the Government on account of outrage perpetrated there. A sovoro storm passed over Limerick to day Tho Town Hall was blown down and one of tho bridges over the river Shannon badly injured. " A number of houses were destroyed in various contiguous districts. Dublin, September 24. The meetings ot the Irish National League, which were per mittee to bo held at Bandon, near Cork, and at Mallow, County Waterford, yester day passod oh" in an orderly manner. A Government porter was present at each gathering. . , , Notwithstanding the proclamation oi tlio Government forbidding the holding of meetings in the counties of Claro and Lime rick, Sunday, several thousand persons headed by a priest, gathered at the mill town of Alalbury, County Clare, and at tempted to hold an Irish National League meeting. A large police force was present.and prevented the organisation of the meeting. Magistrate Head read a prohibitory pro clamation and the crowd dispersed, utter ing groans for the Queen and shouting, "God save Ireland." Cork, October 14.—The exhibition closed last night. It was a complete succes. The playing of tho national anthem during the closing exercises was received with hisses and cheers. "'"The police interfered to pre vent a fight. • In Cork rough characters asscmblo nightly outsido tho hall of Moody's meetings. All attempts to interfere with the meeting are prevented by the police October 14.—At a meeting of tho Orange men's Grand Lodge of County Armagh it was resolved that arrangements should bo made to convey to the town of Rosslea, free of cost, on Tuesday next, all tho Orange men from Fermanagh, Monaghan, Tyrone, and Cavan, in order to upset tho proposed National League meeting at that place. Should such movement bo successfully carried out, bloodshed will certainly ensue, unless, as is rmnoured, the Government decides to proclaim tho League meeting. October 15.—Michael Davitt, T. M. Healy, and T. D. Sullivan will attend tho League meeting at Ro3sloa, County Fer managh, to-morrow. Largo numbers of Orangemen are en route to Rosslea from all directions to hold a mooting there at tho same time. Tho Government has decided to permit both meetings, but has sent a force of cavalry, infantry, and police to pre serve order. The Treasurer of tho Irish National League at Dublin has returned to the donors at San Francisco.a draft lotter for the benefit of the families of the Phoenix Park murderers, on the ground that the League would bo placed in the attitude of encouraging assassinations should it dis tribute tho money.

A GATHERING OF ORANGEMEN.

Twenty Thousand Assembled In Belfast

-Street Rioting.

Belfast, October 6.— Colonel King Har nam, member of Parliament for County Dublin, and Lord Arthur Ilillj member of Parliament for County Dawne, laid tho foundation stone of the now Orange Hotel in this city to-day. The number of Orange men assomblcd to witness the ceremony was tho largest that has congregated for twenty years. During tho proceedings a stand collapsed, and several persons wore seriously injured. After tho torchlight procession last night in honour of Sir Stafford Northcoto, tho Orangemen smashed tho windows of a con vent and two nowspapor offices. Rome, October 6. —Tho " Moniteur," which is understood to roflect the Pope's views, deprecates the aggressivo attitude of tho Orangemen in Ireland towards the National League, and fears tho former, in usurping the functions of Government in upholding the law, may aehiovo the opposite result. Belfast, October 9.—Sir Stafford North coto, replying to an address at Strahan last evening, said: "Wo aro fighting a great battle for the maintenance of the Union. Tho tendoncy of tho present Government is towards separation. Loyalists must unite in tho prevention of what would destroy tho country's interests." Conservative Campaign in Ireland. London, Octobor 14th, — Sir Stafford Northcoto clouod his campaign in Ireland yesterday with a spoech at Lome. He said that in order to develop her resources Ireland neodod order and reposo and a firm and steady government—not the offers of a bribe ono nay and sensational legislation the noxt, followed by violent measures of repression. .Ho deemed tho Land Act a beneficial measure if justly administered. There should bo no compact with national disturbers, who would seek home rule through now measures for local government, and ho warned tho Conservatives to guard against thorn. Tho campaign is denounced by the English papers as a failure, oven tho Con sorvativo journals criticiaing the barrenness of tho speeches, whilo the Irish papers charge Sir Stafford Northcoto with being the cause of tho sacking of a convent. Ho has written a weak letter apologising for this occurrence. Tho Parnellites, who wore laying out for an allianco with the Tories, are now leaning moro to tho Whigs. Continued on Fourth Pago,

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

Spring Mooting.

We concludo our report of Saturday's races ;— Si'rinci Handicap of I2osovs. Distanco, 1 mile and a half. Mr J. Barr Brown's b h Maori, Sst 81b (Clarke) 1 Mr J. Lennard's eh h Kcnilworth, 6yrs, 7st 121b (Vailo) 2 Mr J. Simes's blk h Kalo, 4yrs, Bst Gib (Sutherland) ... 3 Irishwoman (Sst 101b), Maoriland (3st), Victory (7st 41b), Moonstone (Cst 101b), Taipouri (Gst 101b), and Snider (fist 71b) also ran. Maoriland led to the back of the course, whero Snider took tho load ; Kenil worth was then third and Maori fourth. At tho turn into the straight, Maori came up with a rush and won easily by four or five lengths. Totalizator dividend, £4 12s. Ladies' Perse of 40sovs. Distance, 1 milo and a distance. Gontlomen riders. Mr C. Lushinjrton's gr g Lone Hand, aged, 12st lib, 41b over (Limmell) ... 1 Mr A. Buckland, jun.'s m h Fisherman, Cyrs, list 81b (Lumsden) 2 Paramena, 12st, also ran. Fisher man was soon distanced, tho other two horsos running almost ncek and neck till the turn into tho straight. Here Paramena fell, and the old groy won from Fisherman by about 10 lengths. Totalizator dividend, £2. ■ Epsom Plate, of SOsovs. Distance, 5 fur longs. Major Qoorgo's eh c Nelson, 3yrs, Sst 21b (Vailo) 1 Mr W. Adams' b f Mitrailleuse, 3yrs, 7st 111b (Sutherland) 2 Mr G. Uaynes'a eh c Vortex.Cyrs.Ost lib (Allora) 8 Kenilworth (9st), Victoria (7st 111b), Car bineer (Gst 61b), and Woodnympli (Gst lib) also ran. Nelson won by a neck, Vortex a length behind Mitrailleuse. Totalizator dividend, £2 12s. This concluded the day's sport.

NEW ZEALAND FROZEN MEAT AND STORAGE COMPANY.

General Mooting.

Tiik first general meeting of tho share holders of the abovo Company was held at noon to-day, Mr J. C. Firth (Chairman of Directors) presiding. There were also present—Messrs P. Comiskey, A. Buckland, A. Bull, J. Fisher, L. D. Nathan^ Joseph Howard, D. L. Murdoch, Tisdall, Brookes, Every Maclean. Green, and Captain Steelo.

After the meeting had been duly opened, the following report was submitted: —

This being the first general meeting of the shareholders in this Company (to be held by tlio Articles of Association), the Directors have to report: 1. That the purchase of the business and property of the late firm of Fisher and Co. (Limited) has being com pleted. 2. That the operations of the new Company are being continued on the basis of the late firm of Fisher and Co. (Limited). 3. That all shares of the first issue of 20,000 have been taken up, and calls paid. 4. 'That negotiations for the cutting down of Emily Place are on the point of comple tion. 5. That the plans and specifications for a portion of the necessary reclamation have been prepared, and that tenders will shortly bo called for. 0. That preliminary - measures are being taken to secure stations on the overland route between Litchfield and Hawke's Bay. 7. That Messrs Eussell and Banks have been authorised to purchase the necessary refrigerating machinery. Tlio Chaikman, in moving the adoption of tlio report, said.:—Gentlemen, the re port, though brief, is to the point, and ren ders it quite unnecessary that I should say much in moving its adoption. As the shareholders will bo aware, the work of taking over the business of the late firm of Fisher and Co., and of taking the necessary preliminary steps for commencing operations lias not, by any an-anging for material to iill up said recla means,been small. Astheroportmformsyou, the negotiations for the amalgamation of the two companies were successfully completed. Other negotiations with the different parties interested in securing reclamations, in mation, and also in arranging with the proprietors of the land affected by such operations.havebeenlikewisebrought.lmay say.to the point of successful completion. Of . course, as the report states, nothing has yet been done in the way of commencing refrigerating operations beyond ordering the machinery. By the time this machinery arrives, the directors intend to have the reclamation ready for its reception and fixing up. It will bo, perhaps, expected that T should say something as to the Mataura's cargo. Of course, wo all regret that it did not turn out more success fully ; but looking at the various difficulties surrounding the inaugura tion of all new industries, and especially an enterprise so surrounded with difficulties as tho freezing of meat on board ship, we need scarcely be surprised, for until the operations have really passed out of the region of experiment, wo must be prepared for a failure now and tlion. Ido not look with any apprehension upon tho failure of the Mataura's cargo. If it teach the New Zealand Meat Freezing Companies to exercise greater care, it •will also certainly give them the opportunity of bringing more experience to bear on the very important work of placing New Zealand meat, which is admitted to be of very high quality, on tho London market in such a condition as to render it at all times a sale ablo commodity. The question of the over land route is referred to in tho report the adoption of which I have just moved, and perhaps I may bo permitted to say by way of explaining more particularly what that means, that it is well-known that a very considerable number of sheep exist in the provincial district of Hawke'e Bay, the surplus from which, increasing yew by year, will have to be disposed of. We think that after the freezing operations now being inaugurated in the neighbourhood of Napier, together with the sheep which will probably be transmitted to Wellington for freezing, a surplus will remain quite beyond the power of this Company, with ita proposed machinery, to deal with—that is, after dealing with our own stock. I am not aware that anything more requires to bo said in tho matter. The report, as I have said, though brief, is to the point. I have therefore much pleasure in moving its adoption. The motion was seconded by Mr P. Comiskey and carried.

In answer to Mr Brookes, tho Chairman replied that the machine they were likely to receive was a Haslcm. However, tho mattor was in the hands af Messrs Banks and Russell, who would do their best in the shareholders' interests.

Tho retiring directors, Messrs James Williameon, A. Buckland,Murdoch, Howards and Fisher, were re-elocted, and Messrs Boardman and Milne appointed auditors.

After fixing the next annual meeting for the second Tuesday in Novomber, 1884, the shareholders passed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, and then dispersed.

FIRE AT HELENSVILLE.

The Hclensville Fish Factory had a narrow escapo from total destruction by fire at an early heur yesterday morning. The hands' had been, engaged on the Saturday in smoking mullet, and both smoke-houses were full of tho fish. Tho fires received regular attention up to 11.30 p.m., when a youn,-* man named Clarke, who was left in charge, retired to rest, believing the fires had died out. At 4 o'clock yesterday morn ing, however, he woke during a fierce N;>E. gale, accompanied by thundor, and dis covered that the smoke-house was already nearly destroyed by fire. The fish cleanine house on the banks of tho Kaipnra River was fiercely blazing, and tho western end of tho fish factory was already ignited. Being the ond of the week, there were only two or three lads sleeping on the premises beside himself, but these he promptly awakened, and procuring five buckets he compelled them to keep him supplied with water from tho open well and creek, by which he was enabled to subduo the flames that had taken possession of tho factory, thia being the most valuable portion of the buildings. As soon as this was accomplished, they proceeded to demolish the fißh cleaning house to prevent the further spread of tho names ; but whilst thus engaged th& tire had again taken possession of the fac tory, and arduous work was required to ex tinguish it with water, the hard squalls fighting against them. Finally Mr. Clark succeeded in averting all further danger after the two minor buildings had beet* entirely destroyed. Tho loss is not serious, and can be eaeily replaced ; and it ig for* tunato that tho fire was discovered in time* otherwise tho whole of the premises would undoubtedly have suffered destruction.— (Own Correspondent.)

POLK IN "THE AMERICAN."

The now play to bo produced to-night at Abbott's Opora House, entitled "The American," will present Mr Polk in a new character, and ono entirely distinct in allite phases to that of Jack Rutledgo in "The Strategist." During the short time he has been hero Mr Polk has established himself as a firm favourite in Auckland with the ontiro theatre-going community as a comedian of the lightest, and, to moderns, most acceptable school; His vivacity, good humour, ami rapidity of action and speech are infectious, and provoke first ripples, then waves of laughter at the most extravagant situations, which are neverthe less produced with an earnestnoss that give them moro than a semblance of reality, lie has beon ably assisted by his wife, who, by her highly finished - vocalism, cheery brightness of manner, and real talent as an actress, has materially aided his suc cess. The support given to him by his company is of the very best, and gives each actor and actress an opportunity to do' themselves full justice, of which they avail themselves to tho utmost, and with perfect success. "The American," unlike "The Strategist," contains a serious and drama tic element, commencing vrith a murder in the prologue, and terminating with the detection and foiling of tho villain in the last act. Tho incidents, dialogue, and situations of the remainder of tho piece are all of tho best kind of modern comedy. The central character is one Christopher Columbus Bright, a typical American of the present day—generous, quick, shrewd, and honest. Each phase of tho character is distinctly marked and presented by Mr Polk, whoso peculiarities as a comedian and nativity as an American fit him for the part. Mrs Polk as Lady Alice, in addition to singing i» fresh repertoire of songs, will exhibit a number of truly magnificent toilettes from Paris and New York of the latest fashions, and this should prove an attraction to the ladios. The piece is cast to the full strength of the clover company supporting the stars, , ■ *^ *

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1883



Special Advertisements. Continuation of cheap drapery & clothing sale. H. AT X INS Bogs to thank his numerous Patrons for tho wonderful success of his CHEAP DRAPERY AND CLOTHING SALE, And also to announce that he has succeeded in socuring from tho Now Purchasers a Lease of his present promises. H. ATKINS Begs also to say that as the ', WHOLE STOCK Has been RE-MARK ED IN RED, Ho will continuo his Salo for a Few Weeks Longor, and tho Whole Stock will HtUl bo offered AT HEAVY REDUCTIONS Off tho usual price. ALL NEW GOODS WILL BE SOL For a short tlmo at about WHOLESALE PRICE. JOB STOCKS IN DRESS MATERIALS, JOB STOCK OF ANY DESCRIPTION AT ANY PRICE. CHEAP LINES ARE CONSTANTLY BEI BOUGHT, AND ARE ALL MARKED AT VERY LOW PRICES. H. ATKINS, DRAPER, CLOTHIER. &c TOETIRING FROM BUSINESS I SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF I SELLING OFF I John Ju ec k. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. HIS WELL-ASSORTED' STOCK SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF I SELLING OFF] AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RBTIRINQ FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESB. PREMISES LET. SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF I STOCK MUST BE CLEARED. ALL ACCOUNTS not paid before 31st OCTOBER will bo handset to his Solici tor for recovery. . . ONE MONTH AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. G""1 Isi st m a~s AND NEW YEAR CARDS, Suitable for f riondly greetings by tho Outgoing Mail. G. T. CHAPMAN Has much pleasure in drawlug tho attontion of the public to his magnificent assortment of CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS. These CARDS have eaoh one or more Photos, of Auckland and Lake Scenery, both Plain and Coloured, and tho Floral Designs are by far the finest ever yet offered in Auckland. It is quite impossible to enumerate the different styles, therefore G.T.C. will be glad to receive a call from intending purchasers, and feols confident that they have only to be scan to bo appreciated and purchased. G. T. CHAPMAN, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, 54, Queen-street (opposite Bank of New Zealand VINT'S WHISKY. SCIENTIFIC PACT. New WMs? ' 1b maddening and poisonous, no ttß'!.Thow blended, coloured, or agreeably flavoured. VINT & SONS, Italfast Iruland (establiahed 38 years), at present hold immense stock of their Old Well-matured Whibkt, and can ensure to the trade—through their Agents—a really PURB, OLD, UNADULTERATED, AND WHOLESOME SPIRIT, the quality having , been pronoun cod equal to OLD FRENCH I ■ tataakandoase.td'liehaafrom | A. HEATHER, Agent. * " HeaaoblonJalODJcioiMelYxCTrno.



Special Advertisements mO INTENDING SETTLERS. FIRST-CLASS SMALL FARMS, With Steam Communication to Auckland, be sides Rail and Good Road, Will be Offered For Sale by AJdction On the 14th November next. See advertisement. B. TONKS & CO. VST HERE SHALL I FURNISH MY HOUSE FROM} THK CHEAPEST ALL ROUND HOUSE TO FURNISH FROM IS THE CITY HALL ARCADE GARLICK & CRANWELL ! ! ! IRON BEDSTEADS, (SO to GARLICK & CRANWELL. BEDDING go to GARLICK & CRANWELL. BED-ROOM FURNITURE, go to GARLICK & CRANWELL. CARPETS, go to GARLICK & CRANWELL. GARLICK & CRANWELL, House Furnishers. GAItLICK & CRANWKLL, Upholsterers. OARLICK & CRANWELL, Manufacturers OF ALL KINDS OK FPRNITURK. Cheap Tapestry & Brusbkl Carpets. Cheap Oilcloths & Linoleum. Cheap & Beautiful Cretonnes. Cheap Blankets & Curtains. GARLICK & CRANWELL, HOUSE FURNISHERS City llAix Arcade. QUEEN-STREBT, AUCKLAND. Ex S.S. BRITISH QUEEN. We have just opened up, by abovo Direct Steamer, a Very Choico Assortment of SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Including— TRIMMED BONNETS TRIMMED HATS UNTRIMMED BONNETS AND HATS FEATHERS, FLOWERS HEAD-DRESSES OLD LADIES' DRESS CAPS WIDOWS' CAPS RIBBONS REAL AND IMITATION LACES COLLARETTES MANTLES And a varioty of other Novolties. Dressmaking is now in chargo of MISS JACKSON. Milne & Choyce, AUCKLAND.



Mr D. F. Evans will sell by auction to morrow, at his land mart, sevornl freehold properties, cottage and allotniont at Stokcs's Point without reserve, splendid building allot ments near ShoUy Heach, Collogo Road, Kooky Nook, &c, as per advertisement in auction sale columns, Tho week of special sorvicos in connection with the Youum: lion's Christian Association will commence to-night, when addresses will ho delivered by Mr vV. F. Tucker, who wns presi dent of tho Plymouth V.M.C.A., and Rev. J. S. Hill. Young mon are cordially invited. Anoon prayer mooting is hold in tho Lccturo I fall during tho week, whon the Rev. J. S. Hill will givg a short address1. The verdict of tho pooplo : "Deal with young Chambers for Sowing Machines. "-[Advt. Wo advise you to inspect our largo stock of carpets—tapestry from is 'd, and brussnls from 4s Gd. Immense variety of furniture for all kinds of rooms ready for dolivery at low prices.—Garllck and Cranwoll, furnishing waro housc, Queen-street, Auckland.—[Advt.J Onh Shilling.—-Hay's Fine Art UniDii (by permission of the Ganoral Govornmont), Fifty prizes—valuable OiljPaintings and other ox collent Pictures. Prizes on view, and inspection invited at Mr Bailoy's, tobacconist, 170, Qucon streot, whore tickets can bo obtained; also tho booksellers and tobacconists. Tho drawing will take place publicly, of whioh duo notico will bo given, and will bo suporvisod.by a committee ohoson by the subscribers at drawing After handing over tickets, &0., tho proprietor takes no part in tho drawing, winning numbers will bo advertised in " Ilorald," Star and " Wopkly." Committee's voucher will be open for. inspection during delivery of prizes Remittances in stamps or othorwiso (onolosing oxtra stamp for postage) will rooolve prompt attention. Fifty prizes, £200 in 4,000 tickots. Address—W. K. Hay, as abovo. A subscriber can hold any number of tickets a£One Shilling each.—[Advt.]



Messrs Watorhouse, Wright, and Bes wick, of tho Waitemata Bicycle Club, left town on Friday for Drury. Afr Beswick has a fortnight's holiday, and intends " doing " tho Waikato on his • two wheelor. Messrs J. A. Tolk and C. W. Cave (late of Travcrs and Cave, Wellington) have entered into partnership as Barristers and Solicitors and wil carry on business at their offices next Bank of Now Zealand, Queen-street, Auck ■ land.—[Advt.l 1 Parties desirous of obtaining suitable articles for presents should inspect the now goods iust opened by Boylan and Tanfieldbe- i fore selecting clsewhore.—[Advt.J '