SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

LASTEVEJtnfe. x ' Wacgregor, 8.5., Jolmsoa, from Whangarei Wnitaki,».»., Crawford, from Whangarei Oniapero. s.s., Smith, from Tauranga TO-DAY. Mn.!mpcntrir3;s.-,-iO!r<ai; from-th«-aouth-" Orpheus, Bchooaor. Tau, from Russell UiHtilu, schooner; OJsoit. from RubsqH- . j| Fanny Kelb", ketch, Williams, from Whangaroa Kiieinhilda, BCb., Bathurst. from Whanaaroa

DEPARTURES.

'.'. LAST KVKNIXO. . . - Clansman.».s.,Farquhar,forTauranga ' - * Wellington, 5.8., Stophenson. for Hussell Kowena, s.e., Aiuodeo. for Mercury Bar -^ Albatross, H.LG.JI.S.. Pluddcmann, for Samoa to-day.. ■• ';:'■■•,- . Australia. P.M. fu?., Ghest. for Sydney Omapere, s.s.. Smith, for Greynitfuth

IMPORTS.

Per Australia, from San Francisco and Hono lulu-IST cases ciricd fruit. 10 flasks quicksilver, 9? cases sundries. 100 boxes codfish, 15 bales broom torn, 20 cases casings, SOO cases salmon, 370 cases fruit (canned).

Ptr Oniapero. from the South—4B hhds and til barrels ale. 2 hfcda slout. 50 cases milk, 109 Hisths pipe, 20 eases currants. So sacks Hour, cO isaok* wheat. 130 cases jams and suudrks.

IVr Manapouri, from Melbourne-25 cases sewing machines, 35 chests. 51 half-chests and 20 boxes tea, 60 bags wheat, 51 cases bitters, 10 >msra sarsapttriUa, 325 mats and 62 baca sugar, 30 boxes soap. From tho South—S2o sacks wheat, 21 kegs nails, 2,5 Backs oats, 20 cases meats, 9) carcases mutton, 253 plates iron. IS boxes tea, 80 colls rope. 19 pieces stone.

Inwards. Coastwise.—Orpheus, from Rus svll. with 90 tons coal; Dream, from Thames, with ballast; Atnlanta. from Tairua. with 21.0U0 feet timber; Oriffln, from Kusacll, with 70 tons coal; Fanny Kelly, from Whaugaroa, with 35,156 ft. timber: Kricmhilde, from Whangaroa, with3l.ooofeet timber; Nellie, from Whanga poua, with 30,000 feet timber. Outwards. Coastwise. — Dream, for Wha ngarol; Lizzie, for Talma. Tho barque Christine cleared at the Customs to-day for Newcastle, in ballast. Passengers :— Mrs \Vildf ansr and two children. Tho brigantino Linda Weber left Port Chalmers for Auckland yesterday. Tho s.s. Rotomahana will arrive from Sydney to-morrow morning, probably about 6 o'clock. The N.Z. Shipping Company intended to despatch from 'London for Auckland the Con naught Ranger about November 17. H.LG.M.S. Albatross left for Samoa early last .. cTeninE. after having received mails by the Australia. The barque Keall worth was expected to leave New York for Wellington and Auckland about Nor. L Wo are informed that the damage dono by the as. Herald to tho Greymouth wharf will be covered by £100. The brißantinc Stanley was loading at New York for Wellington and Lyttelton on Novem ber 13, and was expected to sail about Novem ber 39. Tho barque Gienlora, 771 tons, left London fcr Auckland on November 2, passed Deal same day, and was olTStart Point on November 3. The following vessels entered out at the Cus toms to-day:—Annabel], brie, McDonald, .for Sydney, via Kaipara; Cabarfcidh, barque, Uugb.o3, for Australia, via Mongonui.

Tho tonnage loading on the berth at London on October 31 for India, China, and the Cape of Good Hope amounted to 35.623 tons, and for Aua - tralia and New Zealand to 38,721 tons. The New Zealand Shipping Company's Tonga rirp. which left London on Novomber 20, arrived at Cape of Good Hope yesterday, en route for New Zealand ports. Several interesting shipping items will bo 1 fonnd in onr London correspondent's letter under the heading "Shipping and Passenger

A telegram received by the New Zealand Shipping Company states that the Doric arrived at Plymouth from Now Zealand yesterday. The refrigerator had worked well, and the frozen meat was in good order.

The mission schooner Southern Cross made an excursion round the harbour to-day, having: on board a number of children and their i rienila invited by Bishop Selwyn. The b.9. Omapere arrived from Port Chalmers and intermediate ports at 10.15 last evening. lJa3ti'HKcrs: Mrs Luckie, Messrs Kersey. New kones. P. S. Brown, and 16 li« the steerage. Tho Omapcro lett again for Ureymouth at noon tonlay. The s,t Waitaki arrived from Whangarci l*a» evening with the following passOLgors:— Alcssra McMillan, McKenzie, Atikerson (2). Meriditb, J. Brown, Scctt, F. Brown. Malayoy, Brigham, Bidd Martin. Camerne, McKae. Kins?, Koss. W. Ross, Ewen. Lynch. Mrs Brigham, family, and servant, Mrs Yonng,- Mrs H. Sim son, and 11 steerage. Cargo: 10 bales and 10 ■ sa«ks wool. 10 sacks gum. 10 cases turkeys, 20 cases fowls, 2 tons sundries. Messrs Staloy. Radford. and Co. quoto sailing vessel rates from London to Auckland:—Rough measurement, 30s; fine. JOa; weight 30s; ce :meat,3spercask. Steamer: Rougß measure ment, Jji; llue, 50s. a ArkaU'a circular recsivsd per Australia sayg ra freights that the market has been sluggish fluriiK,' tho month. Large vessels can be ol> .. taiaed at rather easier rates, but vessels of de sirable 811-.9 for colonial wants are by up meanß -*■■ -- — *~ The B.aTMacgregor arrived from AVhangare* last evening with tho following passengers :— Misses Donaldson, Boas, Hankes, Mesdanies Son. Willcocks, H&nkos. Sinclair. Messrs Franklin, Roy. McLean, D. Lynch, Reburn, Master Willcooks. and three in steerage. .The mail steamer Australia resumed her voyage lue Sydnoy at ao early hour this morn . iujf. She took tie following passengers from this port:—Messrs J. Webster, J. Pearce. G. Steward, G. W. Griffin. H. Salt. S. Frearson. Mr and Mrs -Pearce and child. Mr A. A. Fer guson ami Mrs Ferguson, and 3 in tho steorago. The barque Rebecca Crowell, which left Sew York for Duncdin and Auckland on September 28, has for this port 1,310 caaos kerosene, 31 oars, SO barrels turpentine, 11 pkgs hardware, 200 boxes clothespins, 100 cases drugs, SO cases sarsaparilla, 61 casea choirs. I cases organs, 16 crates stoves. 2 cases scales, 60 cases syrup, 7 * cases perambulators, G casea slates, 200 reels r.-ire, 1 bundles duck. 5 bundles mattresses.

The following is the latest information re specting the Shaw-Saville and Albion Com pany's .vessels from London for Auckland:— Lady Jocelyn, ship. Captain Watt, consigned to L, D. Nathan and Co., sailed Sept. 26; Lutter worth. barque (via Otago), Captain Kelly, con- Signed to Cruickshank and Co., sailed Nov. 1; Qlaolora, barque. Captain Sargeant, consigned to A. Heather, sailod Nov. 2; Northumberland, ■hip. Captain Todd, consigned to L. D. Nathan, to sail about Nov. 13.

THE MANAPOURI.

The b.s. Manapouri, from Melbourne, via I Southern ports, arrived at 8 «.ni, to day. She ■ " left Melbourne on tho 3rd inst. at a p.m., arriv ing at Bluff en 7th at S p.m. Called at Port ' Chalmers on 9th, Lyttelton on 12th, Wellington on 13th, Napier on llth, and Gisborne dh 15lh, sailicc thenco for Auckland on Fame date at 10 njn., and arriving as above. Had fresh south < west winds with hard squalls of rain from Mel bourne to Bluff; on coast, fine weather with light, variable winds. Passengers :— Saloon: : Mr and Mrs Watson, Mr, Mrs. and Miss Saar land, Mr and Mrs Weston, Mr and Mrs Agauson and family (5), Mr, Mrs, and Miss Frishley, Mr ' and Mn Cotticgham, Mr and Mis Guodt and

family lilt, Mr and Mrs Maitland, infant, and nurse. Mr and Mis Aglston, Mrs W. Agijtcm, Mrs Myers, Mrs Graham. Mrs Bathurst, Misses • Tweedle, Kempt, Patterson, Astley, Myers, Smart, Callender, Wood. WiddbwßOn, Watt, Sldey, Barry, Wiloox, Fulton, RotcUffe (2», 9 Messrs Fulton, Boulding, Irvine, Boyle, Owen, Wendell. Martin, Gath, Baker, Price, Cooper, i .Tobßon. Jacobs (2), Cooke. Levy, Beaver. Roper, I Hossack, Connodie. Burton, Pearson, Powling, -. Mr Janice Gillies. Dr.Lawry. Messrs Beloher, Westwater. Grey. Harris, Bridgman, StepheD, | Williamson, Coote, Dodge, Jordan. Tawerea, RusaeU, Clarke, Mulligan, McLanghlin, Lilley, ; Proctor, Brlen, McDonald. Tipton, Whitaker. Karl, and 110 steerage. The Alanapouri will leave for Sydney totmorrow evening.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

The a.s. Hawea left for Wellington at 8.30 last evantoj;. Passengere: Messrs Knorp, Moore. Pritchard, Buekland, J. Wood, Blomfield. J. Silvester, Engel. Hovrroyd, J. Geddes, Whit man. Miss Goaldstone. Mr and Mrs Toiulinson and family (4). and and Mrs Highton and child, lira Butler.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

. Port Chalmers. Monday.—Sailed: Penguin, fortbeNorth. Paasengaiß for Manukau—Messrs A. Soloman, A. Moss, F. Woods.

!' Blott, this day.-Sailed: Walhora, for the North. Passengers for Auckland: Messrs Mel^ ■ ville, Jolly, Greonlea, and Booker.

Rcbseu, thte day.—Arrived: Wellington, from Auckland, with a large number of pas ■ sengers. Sailed: Aiawata, for Fiji, with 70 Sheep and 16 head of cattle, from this port. Pas sougcr: Mrs E. Ford. *;: Tacbasga, this day.—Arrived: Clansman, 1; from Auckland. 7U.ni. HE Russell, this day.—Arrived: ■Wellington, fpi:.'i Auckland. 0.30 oju. WATTARA. tUs day.—Atrivod: Douglas, from Onchun^a. 7.35 aau. Sailed: Oreti, for Onu •'■■ hunjta, 7.60 ajn. Naw Pltmouth, this day.—Arrived: Hawea. "from Manukas, 6 a.m. Sailed: Hawea, for Wellington, 6.90 a.m.

COMMERCIAL.

Evraiso Star Offloe. this day. ■ There was a good attendance of buyers at :MessM Hnntersnd Nolan's wool saleyesterday, including Messrs Barker Brothers, clothiers and woollon raanvi 'acturors. Leeds. The prices realised were better than at last week's eales, pro tab! y showing an atl vaacu of a fanning, Mr D. F» Krana offered a number of excellent Tilla sites at his Mart to-day, hat pair two were disposed of, the others are now open for private treatment. The villa residence in Vauxhall Koad sold for £710. The working plant of the Jloimt Albert quarry, tool?, and sundry ap pliances went for £35. •

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Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails tviix Close as uxdkr—

This Day. For Tairua, per Deveron, at 4 p.m. For Whangarsi Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan garci. Kamo, and Masgapai, per Macgregpr or Waitaki, at 5 p.m. "Wednesday, 17th met. , For Whangarci Heads, Whangarei, and Kamo pur Clansman, at 9 a. m. For Coromandel. per CoromandeL at 11.150 a.m. For Thames, per itotomahana, at 2 p.m. Per Manapourl as follows: For China, Japan, and Continent of Karope, via Brindisi or Naples, at 3 p.m. For Australian Colonies, and United King dom via Suez and Brindisi. or Naples (per Orient boat), for letters, etc.. specially so prepaid and addressed, at 1 p.m. For Money Orders, Registered Letters, and Newspapers, at 3 p.m. Late letters for Sydney and Melbourne only, at 4.20 p.m. The United Kingdom mail will be due in London on 3rd February, ISSa. ForThauios, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 18th mat. For 'Waiwera, Te Kapa, Craigieburn, Wark worth, etc per Roso Casey, at 10 nun. Per Rotomabanaas follow: For Giflborne, Napier, and Southern Ports, par Rotonmhann, at 11 a.m. For London via Rio do Janeiro and St. Vincent (per contract, steamer Kalkoura from Wel lington on 21th instant), at 11 n.m. The United Kingdom mail will be due In London on Ist February. For Uisborne and Napier, per Thomas Kussell, at'j p.m.

Tho Government sffeamer Stalla will leave the Bluff for West Coast Sounds on 2Tth inst. N.B.—From and after the 15th November ult., tha following rates of Postage must bo prepaid on Correspondence for the United Kingdom, addressed to be sent via Brindisi»— On all Letters one BhlUing per half-ounce or fraction of half an ounce. On all Book Packets and Parcels, three pence for every two ounces or fraction of two ounces.

On all Newspapers, twopence each. Correspondence addressed via Suez and Brindisi, and not fully prepaid, will be for warded via San Franolsco.

S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

December 16,1884.

Abbott's Opera House—" Called Back" and "The Waterman," 8 p.m.

Auckland Benevolent Society—Meeting of Subscribers In Lome-street Hall, 8 p.m. Mount Eden Baptist Sunday-school Anniver sary Tea Meeting, 6.30 p.m.

Births.

COTTINGHAM,-On December 15, the wife ol John Cottingham of a son.

Marriage.

BOWMAN—KTNGSTONE.—On November 27, - at St. Andrew's Churctf, Epsom, by Rev. R. K. Davis, Henry C. Bowman, late of Germany, to Rebecca Jane Eingstone, only daughter of Mr William Eingstone, Mount Eden, Auck land.—Napier and Thames papers please

Death.

POLLARD. —At his parents' residence, Brighton, Parnell, Harold Hutchiuson. the dearly-belqred infant son of Napian William and Harriet Pollard; aged 7 months and 5 days. Qod's will be done.—Sydney papers please copy. WHEWELL.-On December l«3Bi,atEHerslie, Tom Harold, youngest child of Thos. and Alice Whe well; aged 3 months.

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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1881.

For the causa that Jacks assistance, Tot tho wrong that neodsresistanoa, For the future In the distance, And tke good that we can do.

The revelations made in the bankrupt estate of John Low, photographer, published in our last issue, should warn tradesmen of the folly of putting themselves into the hands of financial horse-leeches. The bankrupt -was a photographer carrying on a fairly profitable business in Grey-street. In the beginning of 18S2, he was persuaded that by moving into Queen-street he coul4 better his position. Though possessed of some small capital, he re quired financial help, and was soon in the toils of usurers' touts. The busi ness was a failure, not paying the heavy Queen-street rent and expenses; but being an industrious, persevering man, he might have worked his way back into a condition of solvency if it had not been for the blood-sucking of the men who had got him into their hands. It was elicited in examination by the Official Assignee that he had borrowed 15s, and was charged 10s in respect of it. By great self-denial he had succeeded in paying back £236 10s, i.e., ;£ir 53 more than the prin cipal, but was still held a debtor for .£254. Finding the debt increasing at a greater ratio than his payments could reduce it, the bankrupt was inclined to appeal to the Bankruptcy Court, when he was in a position to pay his other creditors in full; but Harkiss, the agent for the usurers, wrote urging him to keep on. Meanwhile all sorts of devices were used to squeeze him dry. He raised one sum of oa some pro ptrty, and then hypothecated the assur ance policy on the life of-his aged father, and paid over the proceeds to Harkiss, Finally an effort was made to

" ■■ sfv get a bill of sale over everything he possessed, to the damage of all his other creditors; littfche was tqgjhoMSjrable to assent to jwKytlftpg offflae llmd, and sought ihSbroilction ppf the Court. Cases of Bis l&jd are, we fear, only too comnJfic, Jjlff'only now and then are thevSJPfpped out and exposed to the lighKif day. We doubt if Turkey could furnish a worse instance of usurious extortion. The Official Assignee stated his opinion of the tran saction in vigorous English, and refused to recognise any further claim un the estate on account of this debt, leaving the lenders to take what steps they please to establish their claims. Mr Lawson will aid in purifying the financial atmosphere if he pursues a similar policy in respec: of all such [extortionate claims against in solvent estates; but something more is evidently wanted to protect the unfortunate from being mercilessly fleeced. A Usury Act, imposing sub stantial penalties for extortion, should occupy the attention of social re formers. It is as much wanted in Christian New Zealand as in India, where the Government have dealt effectively with the exactions by the native usurers.

Holiday Disasters.

The unfortunate tragedy wbich is reported today from Christchurch comes with the force of a solemn warning juat at the open ing of the holiday season. An express waggon conveying a picnic party has been ran into by a railway train and lives have been lost, bodies mangled and limbs cut off —the scene of rejoicing being instan taneously transformed into one of woe and lamentation. Christehurch to-day is hold ing higji holiday in celebration of its foundation anniversary, and the sad acci dent to which we refer is one of those occurrences which ever and anon obtrude themselves, like skeletons at a feast, to moderate human joy by reminding men of their mortality. When people give themselves up to pleasure, there is often too ready entrance given to care i lessness in the abandon of enjoyment. All goes merry as a marriage bell till suddenly a wharf collapses, a train collides, or a coach is upset, and a frightful disaster ensues which a. little forethought might havo prevented. All this is no argument against holiday observance, nor ought it to hinder mirth and jollity; but the lesson cannot be too often conned that at times of unusual pleasure - seeking extraordinary precautions are desirable in order to avert painfnl casualties which may carry distress and mourning into many homes'.

Advance of the Khartoum Expedition.

The British expedition has set out on another stage of its toilsome inarch to Khartoum, in pursuanceofthedetennination of Lord Wolseley to remove the headquarters from Dongola to Ambukol. A cable mes sage states that tho Mounted Infantry, Guards, and Camel Corps have left for Koiti, near Ambukol, The place indicated, which is printed '' Korti" on the map, is much more suitable than Dongola for the starting-point of the expedition across the desert. At that place the caravan route to Khartoum leaves the Kile, and cutting across the country, strikes the river again at El Hadjir, a short distance i above the Sixth Cataract, whence it , follows tho valley of the Nile for about fifty miles until Khartoum is reached. There is from Ambukol a march of about 200 miles yet to be under taken before the expedition can reach Khar toum, and the difficulties in the way can hardly be exaggerated. From Cairo to Khar toum is a little over "a thousand mile?, or about the length of New Zealand: yet to compass three-fifths of that distance has absorbed much time and exertion. Autho rities further declare that the real work of the expedition has only commenced, and, while it is no doubt right to epeak of Lord Wolseley as making "a dash across the desert," it is apparent' that the advance will be tedious, difficult, and dangerous, as much from the nature of the country as from the opposition of the rebel hordes who infest it.

On account of pressure on our columns, a number of local reports are unavoidably held over.

The mail steamer Australia left for Sydney at an early hour this mornjue. Amongst her passengers was Mr G. W. Griffin, late American Consul for New Zea land, who has been transferred to the Con sulate at Sydney. The Fiji portion of the Australia's mail was sent by tho Welling ton to Russell to catch the Arawata there, and the Southern portion was forwarded by tho Hawea, which loft the Manukau for Wellington at 6.30 la3t evening.

A special meeting of the Harbour Board was held this afternoon for tbe purpose of revising the salaries of the officers. The meeting was not open to 'ho press.

The examination of the Convent Schools, Mount St. Mary, Ponsonby, is proceeding this afternoon.

Thomas Morrin has filed a petition pray ing that Albert Walker, land agent, may be adjudged a bankrupt Joseph Collicoat has also hied a petition in bankruptcy.

The fact that there was not one sailing vessel on the berth at London for Auck land when the mail left is no doubt due to the quantity of cargo now forwarded by the direct steamers. It Is probable that on her next voyage out thes.s. lonic will make Auckland her first port of call in New Zea land.

The mail steamer Australia, which left for Sydney at'an early hour this morning, had among her passengers Mr J. C. Syme, of the Melbourne " Age," who is returning from an extended business tour of Europe and America.

For some time past the gardens of resi dents in Symond-street, just above the Choral Hall, have been subject to the nightly depredations of "larrikins," who have rooted up and destroyed numbers of valuabte plants. Mrs Somerville, of Campaie Glen, has been tho principal sufferer, and that lady now offers a reward for information leading to the conviction of the offenders.

Mr W. W. Robinson submitted to the Auckland Cricket Association the names of the following as a probable team to go South :—Messrs J. Arneil, W. E. Bartcmj D. Lynch, J. Testro, C. S. Stafford, C. Mac- Connick, W. W. Robinson, G..P. Ewing, S. W. Ctoxon, R. J. Yates, E. Mills, and pro bably W. Meldrum. Mr Robinson said a number of citizens were willing to become responsible forthe financial arrangements, and he asked the sanction of-the Associa tion to those named going as a representa tive team. The meeting had, however, closed before the matter was brought for ward, and nothing was done.

An olderly man named Lathrop received a severe kick from a horse on the Queen street Wharf yesterday afternoon. He was entering one of the Ferry Company's sheds with his hand-cart, when a horse that was standing just within the shed besame startled (probably through the hand-cart), and kickei Lathrop in the abdomen. Tho injured man was taken to bis home in Randolph - street, Newton. On inquiry being made to day, he was found to be somewhat easier, and in hopes that he will be rigWt again soon.

Amongst the passengers who passed tlirongli to Sydney by the mail steamer yesterday was Signor Brocolim, a baritone singer of considerable repute, who has been eugaged by Mr J, S. Williamson fora tour cf Australia and New Zealand travelling probably with one of the Triumvirate's Opera Companies. Signor Brocolim has been playing with success in England, and had just finished a ten weeks' engagement in New York as leading baritone in an Opera Company which was playing "lolanthe," when Mr Williamson entered into negotiations with him.

From private letters received by the mail we learn that Mr Thomas Spurgeon and Mr H. H. Driver were to leave England by the s.s. Liguria on the 12th Deeemberi The .winter, though mild, had somewhat affected Mr Spnrgeon's health, warning him that it was time to be off for the "Brighter Britain." He had several engagements of lecturing and preaching to fulfil, and hoped to be able to raise the amount he antici pated towards the Tabernacle Building Fund. His letters to his church will be read at the. meeting to-nttjjro.w sw;»- As several pWgQBa-^Sre unable to getTinto the School-room when his previous letters were read, the attendance being solarge, the chapel will on this occasion be wed. Friends, we understand, will be eordiglly welcomed to the mooHnir

The annual installation of officers of Lodge Waitemata, 689, E.C., took place ai the Masonic Hall, Princes-street, last oven ing. There was a good attendance, and among the P.M.'s and W.M.s present were Bros. W. R. Waddel, W. A. Penton, T. Cole, J. P. Clark, A. W. Gardner, G. H. Powley, and visiting brethren from Fiji, Ghristchurch, Invorcargill, and Cambridge. Bro. W. Lodder, D.D.G.M., English Con stitution, was also present. Bro. H. Elliott, the retiring W.M., officiated as Installing Master, and duly installed Bro. A. Wright as W.AI. The following were the officers invested:—H. Elliott, 1.P.M.; E. Auger, S.TV. ;A. R. V. Lodder, J.W. ; J. L. Hatswoll, P.M., Treasurer; H. G. Wade, P.M., Secretary; A. Jackson, S.D. ; C. D. Grey, J.D. ; W. A. Fenton,P.M., Director of Ceremonies; C. Bagley, I.G. ; J. Botts, Steward ; E. Toneo", Tyler. After the business of tho evening had boon transacted, a banquet took place, at which tho usual loyal and Masonic toasts wero duly honoured. Bro. W. D. Dallon was tho caterer.

The steamer Mauapouri, which arrived from tlio South to-day, brought a large quantity of cargo ex Coptic, from London, and tho Auckland passengers per Kuikqura. A list of names'was published in a recent issuo. During tho Manapouri's passage be tween Napier and Gisborne, at 1.30 a.m. on the 15th, Margaret Allan Croft, aged 12 months, died from bronehapneiirnonia.

Tho Legal Committee of the City Council havo recommended that the trustees of the Costley legacy should be called upon to pay it over, and to assign all the securities representing the samo; that an account should be opened at one of tho banks for the samo, to be called tho Costley Library Trust Account; that tho samo should bo kopt separate from all other moneys held by the Council, and in trust solely for pur chasing bookßnnd maintaining such Library; and that it should only be operated upon by a two-thirds resolution of tho Council.

Bank and insurance stock remains firm. No change from yesterday's quotations, Mining shares: Sales in Manukau, Sd to Is; Darwin, 7a; Cambria, Ss 6d, Ss 9d ; and ; Saxon, la 2d, Is 3d.

When Detective Hughes was on Queen street Wharf about midnight of yesterday, lie heard cries for help proceeding from the water, and' found a man clinging to ono of the piles of the pior. With the assistance of James Ritchie bo got the man on tho steamer Herald, where he was provided with dry clothing. The rescued man said his name was William Skies, that he saw the mate (Stewart) fall overboard, and jumped in after him. Stewart, however, was found asleep on the steamer. Detective Hughes considered it possible sonio other persoi) might have fallen into the water, and mado search, but without any success.

A man named Eyan, working at the Dock, North Shore, sustained a bad cut on the head yesterday from some earth and stones falling on him, They had been pushed down by some goats going on the edge of tho embankment. 110 was taken to tho Pharmacy, where his wounds were dressed by Mr Gardner. Tho foundation stono of the new Jewish Synagogue, Princes-street, will be laid on Thursday afternoon, the 18th inst, at three o'clock, by D. Nathan, Esq. Messrs Dowes, Ryburn, Mumford, Yates, and Lankham, senr., have been appointed to select a team to play against the Nelson cricketing cloven, which is expected to arrivo hers at the end of the month. The third anniversary of tha Ponsonby Band of Hope was celebrated last evening in the Ponsonby Hall. The entertainment consisted of "Slave Life in Amorica." Tho metred selections wore sung by the choir, Miss Goodacre ofiiciating at the organ. The chair was occupied by the Ro\', T. G. Carr, minister of St. John's.

At the public meeting at Newmarket tho other evening, it was stated that a whole row of houses in one portion of that suburb a'e unoccupied in consequence of the filthy condition of the back-yards.

Tho Government, at an expenditure of something like £1,000, have caused a well to be sunk at Nowmarket for the supply of the new railway workshops. It does not yield nearly enough water for their require ments.

A concert in aid of the funds of St. Joseph's School, Newton, was held in the Foresters' Hall, Karangabape Road, last evening. There was a good attendance. The programme included songs by Miss Callaghan, Miss Fernandes, Master AY. Kirby, Mis 3 Thomas, Miss C. Lonigau, and Mr E. O'Haro ; and pianoforte solos were played by Miss Boylan and Miss Kirby. The Misses Lorrigan contributed a duet, and Master W. Kirby and Mr E. O'Hare appeared in a song and dance. The piano forte nccompaniments were played by the Misses Boylan and Kirby.

Tho various Chambers of Coinmerco in New Zealand lately mado a combined repre sentation to tho hon. the Commissioner of Telegraphs (Sir Julius Vogel) recommend ing a reduction in the aunual charge for tlio use of the telephone. The following is the concluding portion of the reply received :— "As you are doubtless aware, tho sub sc-iption in this colony has been reduced from £17 10s ti £12, and ,at a moro recent date, from £12 tho rir.?t year to £10 each succeeding year. While I cannot see my way to at present reduco the charges, the subject of your letter shall bo carefully considered next year when the estimates are being framed."

On Thursday last the members of St. Thomas's V.M.ft Association thoroughly amused a full house at the parochial school room by a farce entitled, "Waxination Gratis." The farce was preceded by a short concert. This is tho first dramatic repre sentation ever given by this society. The acting of Mr Haines and Mrs Greenoye was much prrised, and Messrs Sankoy. Ward, Makune, Gee, and Wright performed their r6les with commendable esprit. The young men have been requested by the President of their Society to repeat this perform ance.

The annual meeting of the Ponsonby Choral Society took place last night in the local Oddfellows' Hall, Mr Thos. Finlayeon presiding, in the absence of the President, Mr A. Devore. Report and balance-sheet having been read and adopted, the follow ing officers were elected:—President, Mr A. Devore; Vice-President, Mr P. Darby ; Treasurer, Mr Henry Shaw; Secretary, Mr A. L. Parsons. Messrs Rowe, Hender son, Macindoe, and Sneddon, retiring mem bers of Committee, were re-elected to office. The Chairman presented Mrs Woolley, pianiste of the Society, with a purse of 10 sovereigns, and Herr Schmitt, conductor, with a purse of 25 sovereigns. The presen tations were duly acknowledged, Mr Par sons replying for Mrs Woolley, and Mr Macindoe for Herr Schmitt, who was pre vented by illness from being present. A vote of thanks closed the meeting.

The Pukekohe Cheese Factory is in active operation, turning out cheese of ex cellent quality for the local and English markets. Since the opening of the season, scarcely two months ago, the factory has absorbed no less than 20,000 gallons of milk, and is now receiving the lacteal fluid at the rate of 800 gallons daily. The re sult of the season's operations so far has been the manufacture of about 500 cheeses, averaging 601bs in weight. This is much larger than were formerly made—the change having been introduced on the ad vice of Mr Bowron, Government Inspector of Cheese Factories, who considers cheeses •f (SOlbs. and over will do best in tho Lon don market It is Mr Bowron's intention to have a shipment of 100 tons or more sent by direct steamer, when he is hopeful of getting the freight Veduced from £9 to £4 per ton, which wi£l. allow a margin of profit to the producing companies. The Pukekohe cheese maintains its high reputation for excellence. A sample which is seven week 3 old, and which, we are in formed," was made under exceptional diffi culties, is rather high in colour, but in taste and flavour resembles the best Stilton. A number of smaller cheeses will still be made for the local market. The factory, -which i 3 entirely free from debt, was found in ex cellent condition on the occasion of the In spector's recent visit, and in every way re flects credit on the management of Mr Walpole.

Parnell Borough Council met last even ing, the Mayor presiding. The resolution defining the line of Hobson-street was con firmed. A letter was received from Mr Mofk, covering one from the Minister of Jußtico, stating that tho Minister of Public Works was at present unable to grant the request of the deputation re the establish ment of a railway station at Parnell. Mr Tole suggested that Mr Richardson should be interviewed on his arrival here. It was decided to act on the suggestion. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Kidd, that oa and after March Ist next no powder be allowed to be landed in the borough. It was understood that the motion should be embodied in the application to the Govern ment for a protective ord6r-in-Connr.;i- m. wa3 decided, to get an -eaamate of the cost of a permanent drain in Gladstone Road. The Mayor intimated that an order for uniforms for the Fire Brigade had been prepared, that it might be forwarded by the mail. Some other business having been transacted, the meeting adjourned. '

SHOCKING OCCURRENCE.

A PICNIC PARTY RUN INTO BY A

RAILWAY TRAIN.

Reported Loss of Five Lives.

(BY TELEGRAM!— PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

CinusTciiCßCir, this day. At a quarter to nine this morning the Eangiora Presbyterian Church Choir were going in an express waggon on a picnic to Woodend Sea Beach when the train from Christchurch came up as they were crossing tho line. The driver did not notice them till too' lato, and the train ran into the ex press, cutting tho horses away and seriously injuring those in it. David Keir, a son of the well-known builder, about 20 years old, died iv a few minutes. Miss Maggie Murrall lost an arm and leg, and has since died. Donald McKay, tiu smith, and two other sons of Mr Keir, are reported also dead, but in consequence of the holiday, reliable details are not easily procurable Tho rumour runs that five deaths havo occurred, but probably this is an exaggeration.

THE KHARTOUM EXPEDITION.

British Forces at Korti,

[BY CAJJLK.— COPYUItWiT.]

Caiko, December 15, Latest despatches from DeDgola state that Lord Wolseloy has proceeded from Debbah to Korti, near Atnbukal, whero the British forces are concentrated. Colonel Sir Her bert Stewart with his staff has already rcachod Korti, and reports that ho finds ample supplies forthcoming, and the atti tude of the tribes friendly.

SPORTING NEWS.

Theue wero no horses*for the Auckland Summer Mooting on board the s.s, Mana pouri, which arrived from Southern ports to-day.

Tigrodia has been scratched for the Auckland Cup.

MINING NEWS.

Thames, this day. Saxos.—The manager has recommonded tlio directors to continue tho preaent fhaft, and also commenco operations in No. 1 reef. In inspecting tho mine ho found colours of gold in No. 2 reef, in the floor of No. i lovel. The directors have authorised the sinking of tho shaft and tho atopinc of tho block on No. 1 reef, both of which works will bo commenced before tho cud of the week.

Darwik.—Tha crashing of 36 loads general dirt was finished this morning for the excellent return .of 69ozs. 19dwte. melted gold. Tho drivo on the lodo is still being carried on, and the lending stope has been commenced.

New Masukau.—ln driving on No. 3 leader at tho battery lovel, tho manager ob tained lOlbs. of picked stono.last night. Tho leader does not oxceed an inch in thick ness.

Queen of Beauty.—Tho shaft is now 71Sft. in depth, and after sinking anothor 22ft. the managor purposes opening out for a new lovel. Excellent sandstone is still mot with, and the pumps are working efficiently.

Woodstock (Karangahakc).—The pro prietors (McCombio and party) havo crushed 77 tons for tho satisfactory yield of 87ozk. 2dwfc?. gold, worth 43s Id per o?> Little Jimmy (Owharoa). — Stevonson, proprietor, has banked 25ozs. 13dwts. of gold. Daut. — Ross, tr"butcr, banked 3ozs. lOdwte.

Lone Kami.—Tho crushing for John stono, tributcr,'yielded 4ozs.

Cambria.—The footwall portion of the lodo was broken down last night at the in termediate level, and a haul of OOlbs speci mens resulted, visible gold being left in the face.

REVOLT IN COREA.

Prince and Ministers Murdered by Hcljolb.

[by cable.— copyright.]

(Received December IG—ll a.m.) * Ho.no Konr, December 15. Intelligence has boon recoivod from Corca of tho outbroak of a rovolt in that coun' try. The rebels choso tho occasion of a banquet which was being given by tho King to mako anattack upon tho palaco. Tho King's son and six Ministers wero inurderou by the rebels, but tho King made his escape and fled to tho hill.-!. So far as is known, tho residents of tho capital are safe, and a gunboat has arrived there to quell the revolt.

THE TRUNK RAILWAY SURVEY.

Maeton, this day. Messrs Blackett and Ross havo completed twelve miles of tho survey of the Trunk Railway at the Marton end.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Ills Worship the Mayor and 11. C. do MartelU. J.P.) Supposed Insanity,—Thomas Kossct was re manded (or medical examination.

Forgery, ETC.-Frank Kdward Scwell again appeared In answer to several charges of ob taining goods by false pretences, and uttering valueless cheques. Mr itrassey appeared for tho accused, and asked for a remand in ordor to proparo tho defence.—Sir Napier, for the prosecution, offered no objection.—Remanded for a week, but admitted to bail, himself in £100, and two sureties in £50 ca«"li. AT Newmabket.—Thomas Trudgeon, well known to tho police, was brought up on three separate charges: (I) Drunk and disorderly at Newmarket; (2) assaulting and kicking Cen stable Thomas Graham ; (3j and damaging the constable's uniform, SOs. on the loth hut.—Mr Kcetley appeared for the accused.—Sergeant Pratt called evidonce.—Constable Graham de- Eosed that while parading the main thorough ira of Newmarket he was accosted by a curly-headed boy. who said, "Dear conatable.do come.father is killing mother. Steeled theknifc on purpose." He went to the house, found Mrs Trudgeon in a state of excitement, and Trudgeon partly dressed. He threatened to hook him up. Told him he had bettor not. Trudgeon imme diately struck him and knocked him down, and in the struggle the prisoner tore his uniform.— Mrs Trudgeon said ncr life was unsafe, and not worth an hour's consideration.—Mr Keetley objected to this statement in the absence of Mr Trudgeon. Constable Graham further deposed that be went into the house by request of Mrs Trudgeon and that lady closed.the door while she poured her wrongs into his ear.—Mr Keetloy contended that Constable Graham hod no right to enter the house on the principles that an Englishman's house is his castle, and that an Irishman's cabin is his home.—The Bench thought the constable had exceeded his duty.—On the application of Sergeant Pratt,the case was remanded until Thursday morning for the appearance of the wife and the decision of the legal point as to the right, of entry. Larceny op Casakibs.—John Henry Lang ley was charged with tho larceny of four canarieß, value £5, from the aviary of Mr John Walker, of Kyber Pass.-Mr Campbell appeared for the youth, and hoped the Bench would see fit to dismiss the prisoner with a caution, as prosecutor did not wish to press the charge- Discharged. Alleged Cruelty to a Mabe.—Abraham Bowden was charged under the Act for Preven tion of Cruelty to Animals with illtreating a mare, and leaving her to expire in a swamp.— Mr Thome appeared for tho prosecution, and Mr Theo. Cooper for the deferice.—Uuncas Main?, farmer, of Otago, deposed that ho was tho owner of Elleralie House. Had seen defend ant who asked him if ho would allow him to send a horse to his paddock to graze. Ho charged 2a. Tho mare was sent out: subsequently he saw her dead in a hole. He thought eho might have been saved, ne got a cow out of the same hole, and she lived and had several calves afterwards.-Harry Sly, manager for tho last witness, deposed to seeing Mr Bowden ami several others lookinj: at tho mare in the hole. He got a rope round her and tried to raise her. They tried for an hour. He asked Mr Bowden what he was going to do with the animal. He said. " Leave ncr where she is."' They left her to her fate, lying on ier back. They might have dug her out, — William Adcock, car penter's apprentice; John Clarke, groom, New market ;and Win. Redcate, gave evidence for tho prosecution.—After hearinj? Mr Cooper in defence, the Bench dismissed the case. Larceny. — Edward Murphy was charged w th larceny of 9 pairs horns i2ls)and two dozen brooms (3<te), the property of Thos. J. Harbutt <Left sitting.)

Those who are interested in the Maori race will remember that tho late Mr W. P. Suow, who_ came to Auckland about two years ago from the United States for the benefit of his health, started the vernacular journal "To Korimako," urged a temper ance crusade, and in other ways worked for the elevation of the natives, especially of Rotorua district. These labours of love have been continued by the deceased gentleman's friends, who are actuated by the same earnest desire to benefit the Maori race. N(5 BesJST:-SISPJ of their devotion to the work could be found -*ff2s th^ *a(?t ti"t" Mr? ■** **• Suqvr v niother of lli£u^< and" Mrs W. P. Snow, ma have arrived by the mail steamer to Bupervise" the agencies for good which be inaugurated. The first-named lady has nevpr been in the colony before, but "Mrs W. P. Snow was here with her late husband, and gained the esteem of a wide circle of f rienda.

CLOTHING THE POOR.

Benevolent Work at the Girls' High School.

As excellent method of assisting the poor and needy has just corito under our notice. Some time ago, Mrs Neil Heath, of the Girls' High School, was waited upon for a subscription towards the Auckland Bene volent Society. She readily expreesed her willingness to assist the work, but her offering took a more practical form than contributions to these objects usually do. It had occurred to her that the system which obtained of imparting instruction in needlework to the girls in the school involved the loss of time and labour, which might be utilised tor the benefit of the poor. The custom had been for the girls to bring with them scraps of cloth, upon which they were taught the art of needlework. Mrs Heath thought with good reason that instruction could bo combined with utility, and that the girls might just as well be employed doing some thing to beuelit themselves or others whilo thoy were gaining their own knowledge. Consequently, she would not make any donation of money to the Society, but purchased materials for children's wearing apparel, which sho docidod to have made up in the school. Then she unfolded her scheme to the girls and invited their co operation ; and, to their honour be it said, they entered into tho Bpirit of the work enthusiastically. Their needlework instruction has been imparted while they have been engaged in tho conversion of Mrs Heath's materials into useful clothing for poor and ill-clad children. That it has been sound and practical instruction is proved by an inspection of the seventy little garments which are now awaiting distribution. They have been cleverly cut out, and neatly and strongly made, and the workmanship would not dis grace any of the local dressmaking establishments. Indeed, the finish of some is really first-class. These seventy gar ments consist of children's dresses, shirts, petticoats, and underclothing of vaiious kinds. They form a second instalment, the lirst having been handed over to tho Bene volent Society for distribution. The idea is an admirable one, and might be carried into effect in all our public schools. I* would teach the children to connect charity and ability to help the poor with their learning. The experiment at the Girls' High School has been a eignal suc cess, and the girls themselves have profited very considerably by the Eractical instruction they have received, o much intorest having been aroused in tho work, Mrs Heath stated her intention about a month ago of offoring a prize for the upper and a prize for the lowor school for the production of the best article of wearing apparel suitable for a peor person. Tho con dition was that they should not receive any assistance either in thecuttingoutor manu facture of tho article Thrco little girla, who found they could not do tho cutting out for themselves, did roceive help, but they honourably came forward and said so. The competition was so heartily entered into that ISI ontrios were received, of which 63 were from the lower school. Tho school being undenominational in its character, it was determined to invite ladies from all the different denominations to judgo tho articles and award the prizes, and determine on the disposition of the articles. Tho following attended on Satur day for that purpose :—Anglican : Mrs Snelling, Mrs Purchas, Mise Bell, and Mr,! Kendcrdino. Baptists: Mrs Chambers. Roman Catholics : Miss Tole. Congrega tionalist* : Mrs Auld and Mr? Berry. Salvationists: Mrs Hutchinson. Presby terians : Mrs McDonald, Mrs H. W. Heath, and Mrs Sommerville. Wes leyuns : Mrs W. S, Wilson. These ladies were assisted by Misses Blades and Haultain, teachers. Besides these, Mrs Isaacs (Jews) and Airs David Goldie (Methodists) were invited, but were not present. The judging- occupied the whole of the morning, and su frequently tho ladies, who had come prepared with lists of poor children who required clothing, met and decided to whom tho articles should be given. Tho exhibits wero on view in the side room of tho Choral Hall yesterday, and attracted considerable attention. They included garments of e\cry conceivable description, of admirably selected material and good workmanship. One of the smaller girl* had mado a complete suit of boy's eerge clothes, with a handkerchief and rag doll in the packet. Other boys' puits and two complete girls' outfits also at tracted special attention. Tho general opinion was that tho exhibition of work wax crotlitublo alike to tho girl* and their teachers. Tho ncedlowork prizes woro awarded at tho Choral Hall yesterday after noon.

Tho following are the names and mottoes of tho winners, those specially commended, the name of the article made, and the remarks of tho judges on each piece of work :—

Upper School.—lst, Miss E. Bull, "Use before Beauty," child's night-dress; a per fect piece of work. 2nd, MissE. G. Thom son, " Hope and Trust," boy's cloth blouto; a difficult piece of work (made up out of old garment). " Peacoin Preforonco to War," boy's striped blouse ; highly commended for neatness of finish. "Prepared for either Fertune,"boy'aHollandblouse; commended for neatness. " Wisdom is better than Rubies," check shirt; neat work and good finish. "Work first and play After," un bleached night shirt; highly commended. " Fortis gui prudena est ;" highly com mended. "En avant," pink gingham dress; highly commended. " Ever Watchful," baby's Scotch plaid dress: highly com mended. " Veins et fidus," a child's pink princess robe ; highly commended. Prize for girl who showed by her work that she thoroughly understood what a poor boy or girl required : Ist, Miss H. E. Knobbs, "Starlight," dress, petticoat, and chemise ; 2nd, Miss Hill, " Remember the poor," highly recommended ; "Ho that giveth to the poor lenderh to the Lord," highly re commended. Knitted work: Ist, Miss Leigh ton, "Perseverance," pair of heather stockings.

Lower School.—lst, Miss H. Bastard, "Never Despair," pinafore; 2nd, Miss E, M. Schmidt, " Observation is the Best- Teacher," pinafore. Missed first prize through embroidery not being co neatly put on. "Faint heart ne'er won fair lady," pinafore; "Sunbeam," "Time And tide wait for no man," " Violet," "Moonlight," "With economy few. need be poor," "Nothing is troublesome ye do willingly," "Remember the poor," "Una," "Ex celsior." Knitted socks: Ist, Miss Taylor, "The highest happiness is to be good and to do good," very fairly done. Extra prize by a friend : Miss E. T. Henton, "Loyal je serai pendant ma vie," suit of clothes considerately done.

TAUPO NATIVE LAND COURT.

(BY TELEGRAM —OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Tacpo, this day. The Native Land Court opened here on Tuesday last, and closed yesterday morn ing. Tho natives express satisfaction with the Court's proceedings, which partook more of the nature of a Court ot Record, confirming arrangements arrived at amongst the tribes concerned. The lands dealt with are chiefly the Runanga and Tauhara, com prising a total area of 200,000 acres, and which, through defects of title, have been "hungup " for the last 15 years, preventing all progress and improvements in this part of the country.

Saturday last was the 242 nd anniversary of the discovery of New Zealand by Tas man.

He that would become a hook must bend himself botimes.

James Paton, a lumper, has been drowned in Lyttelton Harbour.

Meeting of Auckland Benevolent Society at S to-night in Lornestreet Hall. The miser becomes poor by amassing; the benevolent rich by giving. Hon. Mr Buckley left Wellington yes terday on his tour of inspection of hospitals and charitable institutions.

ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES.

[From Our London Correspondent.]

. Londox, November 6. COPIES of the third part of tho New Zea land Official Handbook aro, I understand, being mailed to your Government to day, and in the courao of next woek th 0 work will bo purchaseable in London. Al though a very useful and oomprohnusivo volume, this handbook, liko many others, fails to touch on (ho social sido of lifo in tho colony. Of ciiurec, n dry compendium of facts and statistics), emanating from official sources, could scarcely bo expected to do so; but I may perhaps bo permitted to say that a roliablo and uncxaggcratcd book descryj tive of your colonial men, mannor?, customs, amusements, and business openings is much wanted. Mr De Lisle Hay's " Brighter Britain" was a step in tho right direction, but its price (245) places it far beyond tho means of moat people A bookseller who does ono of tho largest businesses in Lon don told mo that « cheap oilition of " Brighter Britain," or a good now work about the colony written up to date, and not costing more than five shillings, would have an immense sale. Trol'opo's, Lady Barker's, and Judgo Bathgate's books, though old and misleading, still sell in large numbers. Mr 11. Twopenny, whoss " Town Life in Australia" was so successful, is said to have a similar work on Now Zealand in preparation. If so, he should be careful to secure a publisher of reputation capable of pushing the work.

Moat Exhibition at tbp Hcaltherics. The Health Exhibition at South Kensing ton closed on Thursday last. During the six months (all but a weok) it was open 4,107,683 admissions were registered. This more than doubles the Fisheries' returns. The Committee of Importers of New Zea land frozen mutton are much chagrined because the gold medal which they fully expected to secure for their exhibit has been awarded to Messrs Hall, who also dis played refrigerators of fresh meat. The Committee were, however, awarded a diploma of honour. Tho latter and the guarantors meet at Mr Allsup's office to morrow to consider the general results of their experiment and pay the bill. The latter won't be very heavy, but I can't help thinking the show should have at least paid expenses. Unquestionably the butcher' who leased the frozen mutton.shop at the Exhibition made a nice "fat" thing out of it The Committee will decide to-morrow whether to publish the statistics of the sales, &c, at the Exhibition.

The New Zealand Farmers' Association have opened a shop for the sale of frozen mutton (only) in Leadeuhall Market. Captain Charles Bill, of Farley Hall, Cheadle and Wanganui, is sending out in the Tongariro, on November 22, a party of labourers who will go up to his station, Wanganui, and settle there. The meat trado continues very dull throughout the country, and the prices for home-fed sheep range low. The de mand for frozen mutton is consequently limited. There are still 2,500 carcases of tho lonic's cargo to be disposed of, and as the Aorangi and Florida aro expected daily with more, the supply promisos to be sufficient. The River Plato carcases go off very slowly, and in no way compete with New Zealand mutton.

The "British Australasian" of to-day's date quotes: New Zealand mutton, is to 4s fid per sf. of Slbs ; Australian, none ottering; Kivor Plate, 3s 4d to 3s Sd; English, 3s lOd to 5s 4d ; Dutch, 4s to 4s 6d.

Special Items. Calling at Victoria Chambers the other day, I learnt that Mr Allbonos, the renowned vermin catcher, has collected another lot of 150 Etoads and weasels, and hopes to land them in New' Zealand as successfully as the last consignment. Sir F. Dillon JBell at first intended to despatch him per Amazon, but this vessel could not take the vermin, so Mr Allbones and his pets will wait for the lonic.

Tho Agent-General is busy considering the claims of numerous applications for the English mastership of tho Otago High School. His decision will not be made known for about a fortnight.

Mr Konnaway tells me that- 200 Govern nient emigrants are going out by the Arawa, and 250 by the lonic. The Claimant. The Claimant has addressed several public meetings in London relative to the merits of his case, which is still believed in by a few people. Ills audiences have, how ever, been small, and it looks as if the public interest would die out as soon as curiosity with regard t<j hiE appearance lias been satiated. The Government are under stood to havo strongly advised Mr Castro to emigrate to America or Australia. Tho "Hants Guardian," published at St. Ives, Las been purchased by Mr Henry Stringer, who, according to a par. in the "Athemeum," has been for many years con nected with the daily press in Now Zealand. Tho Agents-General. The article in the "Anglo-New Zoa lander," which brags that the Agents- General of the Australian colonies arc practically on the same footing as ambassa dors from foreign Towers to the Court of St. James, is arrant nonsense, and only shows what rubbish an otherwise sane journalist will write when hard pressed for "copy." Why, in almost every case the Agents-General are social nobodies. They receive, it is true, occasional official invita tions to dine with the Secretary of State for tho Colonies, and are once a year " com manded " to the Marlborough House garden party, but they certainly don't move in what is known as the "upper ten." You may search the columns of the " Morning Post" for a whole season without finding one of thorn a guest at any ef tho dinners, balls, at homes, or lunches chronicled therein. As a matter of fact, the Agents- General are mostly men engrossed in colonial affairs, and with neither the money nor inclination to coquette with an " effete aristocracy." When they go out of their own Anglo-colonial set (which isn't often) 1 they mix with substantial city men, bank ers, merchants, stockbrokers, &c. Occa sionally, perhaps, aK.C.M.G. does aspire to become something in England- Sir Julius Vogel, for example, did. He devoted much time, brains, and money to the attempt to become an M.P., yet he failed dismally. However, England's loss hag been New Zealand's gain. You have him amongst you in consequence.

The Maoris' Mission. Major Te Wheoro and Air Skidmoie are Btill staying in their quiet apartments at Clapham, and in all probability will not leave there there til! they return to the colony. Last week they accepted an invitation from Mr Graham to pass a few days with him at Brighton. The weather was fine, and the Major enjoyed himself very much, and will certainly take back to New Zealand a pleasant recollection of the " Queen of watering-places." On Wednes day night, when they returned from Bnghton, the wind had changed to the east, and the weather was very bleak and cold. This sudden change told on the Major, and the poor fellow is now suffering from a serious cold on the chest, 1 went down to see him the other day, and found him lying ova bed made on the floor in front of a huge fire. The Major had on all his clothes except the coat, and was en veloped in a large rug, but ho persisted i n keeping the window of the room wide open. He will not take any medicine, and the only remedy he believes in is gruel, of which he swallows large quantities every night. Notwithstanding his illness, Te Wheoro is very cheerful, and takes a lively interest in the business which brought him over hero. He talks of establishing a etoro when he gets back to the Waikato, and as soon as he is well enough, intends to see several London merchants, to arrange about shipping clothes, &c, to him. He has purchased from Messrs Chappell, of Bond-street, a small hand - organ, to take home as a present for his little daughter. Though small, tbi3 instrument is very powerful, and whenever it is played causes quite an excitement in the neigh bourhood. Te AVheoro is very anxious to leave England now, and is counting the days to the arrival of the next 'Frkco mail by which the answer of the Colonial Govern ment to the chiefs' petition is expected On October 27 in the House of Commons Mr Gorst asked the Undersecretary for the Colonies if any steps had been taken with regard to the memorial presented by Maori chiefs to tho Colonial Office, on the subject of the alleged breaking of the pro visions of the Treaty of Waitanoi, and whether papers on the snbject would be laid on the table of the House. Mr Ashley replieS that the memorial of the Maori chiefs was sent off in August last to the Governor of New Zealand, and the observa tions of the Colonial Government were in vited upon it. No answer has yet or could yet have been received. As soon as the expected reply arrives, papers on the -üb ject will be laid on the table.

Mr George DarreU'a Debut Mr George Darrell is so well-known, and (on the whole) so popular all over the Aus tralian colonies, that it will, I am sure, in terest you to hear how he and his new'and original drama "The Sunny South" have fared in London. The piece was produced at the Grand Theatre, Islington, on Monday week, and being (as the "Referee" de

clarc?) " tho noisiest, bloodthirsticst, gun powderest play seen for years,1' delighted tho North Londoners, who require thelf melodramas like their grog, hot and strong. Viewed with other than lalingtonian eyes, however, it is to be feared that "The Sunny South " must bo pronounced arrart bosh. Mr Darrell has taken tho Kelly case, "Never Too Late to Mend," and "The World," and jumbled them up together. The effect U somewhat confusing. Darrell himself sems to be tho redeeming feature of tho drama. All tho critics are agreed he can act, and that when he emancipates himself from his own pieces ha will do -well. His performance of the hero was really fine at times ; indeed, there can be no doubt ho has a future .bofore him if he cares to avail himself of his opportunity. Tho success of."Called Back" at the Princes Theatre hass been tho making of Miss Lingard's reputation as a really cap able actress. At the coiiclustou of the "run," which, owing to arrangements with Mr<j Langtry, niiist come to an end in Jan uary, Miss Lingard takes a "short holiday. Subsequently she will re-visit America, play ing in "Called Back" and "Breaking a Butterfly " through fho principal cities of the States.

Banquet to the Agents-General* In rceoghitioYi of the important and grow ing relations between the port of Plymouth and tho Colonial Empire,* tho Chamber of Commerce' of that town invited tho Agents (joneral 6f the Australian Colonies to a banquet at the Municipal Buildings on Friday last. The Earl of Morley presided, and all the Agents General except Mr T. Stevens were present. Sir Frands Dillon Bell made the speech of the evening. Fersoiuil and General.

Mr Dacro will bo a passenger to Auckland by tlio P. and 0. steamer Ballarat. TheTongariro's meat is the best that has been seen in the markot for a long time. Vesey Stewart has moved into his new offices at 34, Leadonhall-streot. Mr and Mrs. Larkins and their two daughters are returning to Auckland by the s.s. Tongariro on the 20th of this month. Captain Colbock, who has been in the North of England during the greater part of his short etay at Homo, is a passenger for Auckland by the Arawa. Mrs and Miss Daveney, and Mr and Mrs J. A. Clark are booked to Auckland per Tongariro. Mr David Hean, late manager of the National Ban-k of New Zealand in Auck land, has been in London enjoying himself and seeing the sights.- He is now away in Scotland. Mr Chas. Teschemaker and Mr Robert Wilson, both of New Zealand, have been elected Fellows of the Colonial Institute. Mr F. S. Sheldon has just completed the bust of Tawhiao, which he commenced during the Maoris' stay at Montague Place; and has sent it off to Belguim to be east in bronze.

Amongst countless art treasures and nie nacs on Dr. Griffin's drawing-room tables at Cromwell Houses is a volume of photos of tho " Wonderland of New Zealand," for warded to Miss Anderson by "a humble admirer in Auckland " through her uncle, Consul Griffin.

Lord Arthur and Lord HeDry Grosvcnor, sons of the Duke of Westminster, leave England next week on an extended tour, which will embrace India, China, Aus tralia, Now Zealand, and the United States. They are lads^of about twenty. The "Girl's Own Paper" for November contains an article by "E.B.S. " pointing out the advantages of New Zealand as a field for the emigration of domestic ser vants.

The new High Commissioner of the Western Pacific (General Scratchley) will leave for New Guinea at the end of November.

Commander 11. F. Hammick, who served with distinction with the Naval Brigade in the New Zealand war of 1864, has been appointed to the command of 11.M.5. Lion (training ship), at Deyonport. Sir Valentine Fleming, late CWof Justice of Tasmania, died at ltedhill on the 27th ult., aged 7-1. As an instance of the mischief that may bo wrought through public men making recklessly extravagant statements, I may mention that an extract from a recent speech of Sir William Fox's, at flymonth, in which he said that New Zealand was a colony " cursed by the vice of persistent drinking and going downhill," in conse quence bas been the round of fully fifty or sixty provincial papers, adorned with such headlines as "A Drunken Colony," "New Zealand Cursed with Strong Drink," " Drunkenness in New Zealand," 4c, &r. People who do not hnow that Sir W. Fox is a bigoted teetotaller naturally attach considerable importance to these allegations, coming as they do from one clearly a dis tinguished colonist. Lieut. A. 11. Cox, 1 sergeant, and 19 gunners of the Koyal Marine Artillery have been drafted to H.M.S. Tamar, for eenrice on board H.M.S. Nelson, on the Australian Station. One bombardier and 5 gunners have also been drafted for service on H.M.S. Diamond.

The Scottish Australian Mining Company declared a dividend at the rate of 20 per cent, per annum at its half-yearly meeting the other day. The profits for the half year amounted to £32,746 Dr. Parker, the well-known pastor of the City Temple, is about to make a tour of the Australian colonies and New Zealand. He belongs to the Ecmi-sensational school, and possesses a good deal of rough eloquence, without much feeling or (as Spurgeon would boast) refinement.

W. Sheehan, the principal in tho Castlc town Roche triple murder, has, it is under stood, been traced to New Zealand. A constable who knows him well has been despatched to tho colony in company with a detective, and it is thought the case will bo ripe for trial at the next spring assizes at Cork.

Mr John lnglis, of Christcharch, N.Z., died at Dick Place, Edinburgh, on October 19th; aged 62.

The colonial gun vessel Faluma, built for the defence of Queensland, was commis sioned at Sheerness on the 28th October with a crew from the Naval Barracks.

The Bank of South Australia has notified its intention to rank itself among "limited" companies.

George Augustus Sala will be banquetted, or rather "dined," by the Savage Club prior to leaving England on his antipodean tour.

Shipping and Passenger Notes. The following passengers for Auckland left in the Sorata on October 30:—Mr and Mrs Lee and servant, Mr J. Walker.

Shaw-Savill's steamer Arawa left Graves orid this morning on her maiden trip to the colony. She had on board the following passengers for Auckland:—Saloon : Messrs A. Mahon, Wm, Henderson, Robt. Hender son, Arthur T. Clarke, J. L. Laing, and Capt. Colbeck. Second Saloon :—Mr and Mrs Mann, Key. A. S. Fox, Messrs George Phillipps, F. Parker, E. C. Dennv, W. D. Ulph, Frank Miller, Frederick" Miller, Ernest Beale, F. Westgate, A. B. McJannet.

The Tongariro, which is announced to leave for Otago, Canterbury, and Welling ton, on October '20, is already full in first and second saloons. The following have taken passages for Auckland:— Saloon : Messrs Adam Brown and W. E. Stawidge, Mr and Mrs J, A. Clarke, Mrs and Miss Daveney, Mr and Mrs R. N. Hawes, Mr and Mrs Larkins and two daughters, Miss Brown. Second saloon: Mr and Mrs W. H. Cox and family. Mr and Mrs J. Johnson and family, Miss Ellen Campbell, Mies E. Wager, Mrs and Miss Marsden, Mr A. Searson.

The half-yearly report of the managers of the Orient Company announces that, despite the depression in trade, the receipts froii ordinary Australian business have not materially lessened. Speaking with re serve, they believe that there is a balance at the credit of profit and loss account for»-the six months ending 30th June, sufficient to provide the full allowance pre scribed by the Articles of Association for depreciation, etc., viz., at the rate of 6per cent, pef'annum on the cost of steamers. There are no surplus profits for the payment of an interim dividend.

Messrs Shaw, Savill, and Albion Com pany's barque Glenlora left London for thi3 port on November 2, with the following pa66engers:—Saloon—E. Waddy, E. Cecil, Chas. W. Rebinson, Fred. Morris. Second Cabin—Elizabeth A. John, Katherine John. Third Cabin—Mrs Mary A. Owen and 4 children, Mr S. Uatneon, Mrs Ramson and 6 children, Mr W. Burns, Mr J. Sparrow Mr John Cuckow, Mr Thos. Barwell, Mr D. Jones, Mrs Jones, Horace Jonos, Amy Jones, Lionel Jones and 6 children, Mr I) G. Jones, Charles Jackson, Percy Jack'oa

Mr Thomas Sporgeon at Brighton. As I told you i«i my last, Mr Thomas Spurgeon followed up his successful lecture on "Isew Zealand" at the Metropolitan laberaacle with one at the Dome, Brighton. The large bmldxng was well filled, the chair being taken by Mr D. Frier.d, who was sud '■ ported on the platform by Rev. J. & Cede and Key Toole Balfern. In course of hia address Mr T. Spargeon declared he was not an emigration agent. He felt it neces sary to say this, as there wereponie people who fancied that his pockets were lined with subsidies given him by the New Zea land Government or by some land associa tion, and that his visit to England was for the purpose of inducing people to fly away across the 6ea6. ' - - '

MAIL NOTES.

A SENSATIONAL 9IUBDEB IN

ENGLAND,

A Wealthy Lady &UeA by Her Valet,

New York, November 16.—A cablel «pecial from London says:—"Torcjnay, a fashionable. watering-place o« the south coast of England, is stirred by a sensation o4 a most ghastly character. Nearly adjoin ing Torquay is the fishing village of- Babbicombe. Conspicuous for many yew* among the residents of Babbicombe has" been Miss Key, an aristocratic, wealthy ud married woman of middle age. The lady resided in a palatial villa, and was regarded by the families of the fishermen as an angel, because of her charities. Her accomplish ments and entertainments were the envy of tbenrost fashionable visitors to Torquay. Some time ago Miss Key took into her . personal service as valet a young ] man named John Lee. He came from ; London, and bore eueh strong test)- "■ monials aa to worth and character from pereonal friends of the Key family that he v found little difficulty in entering theservice of the lady. In fact, the handsome youth deported himself with such tact and intel ligence that he soon proved himself an is- - valuable protector to hia patron from tho intolerable impertinence of fortune-hunter*, lli3 duties linally resolved themselves into . - those of escort, and; he waited upon her : wherever she went. This of course started much gosaip on tho part of the envious and I thwarted, and the gossip gradually became quite exaggerated. Last night the people of Babbicoabe were startled by the discovery of flames ? issuing from the mansion where Mite Key resided. The fire evidently had been born- „ -.j ingfor sometime, as! he names broke Sim- '; ■' ultaneously through tht windows in differ ent walls. The alarm spread quickly aiid effectively. Tho villagers went to the .":-■ scene in a body, and the Coast Guard and tho local police soon got control of the fir© '. from without. They found that Ihe man sion had been closed, and the windows and doors all seeurelv fastened. An entrance was forced and tbe fire extinguished, ilven ■; . Koy was found lying upon the parlour floor '■' dead. Her body was nude and partly charred. An investigation revealed the facts that her throat was cut and her ektill fractured. There «w evidence that ito . : lady had been dragged downstairs before ..<;■ she was killed, and, preceding all this and after a terrible struggle in he* private apartments, had been outraged. All the jewellery and portable valuables belonging to the lady were missing, aot a shilling of money being left in the house. The murder was at once attributed to jealousy, and the robbery set down as a roee ■ -to misdirect suspicion. No trace of John Lee was found, and itwas feared that lie too had been murdered. The 'country was scoured by the police and enraged fisher men, who eagerly joined in the chase../ After an all-night search, John Lee waa found in the morning concealed in a stable near the scene of the murder. A luge sum of money and mucb of the missing .... jewellery were found upon bis person. _ He ',' was arrested and charged with the crime. •' He confessed his guilt and fully told the story. He admitted that he wasan ex-con vict, and obtained employment in the ser- \ vice of Miss Key by means of forged letters. He said he had fallen in lore •with the lady, and having bo j means to secure an acquaintance ■■■-.: with her, resorted to this deceiton purpose. ! After having been in her employ for a time ; and having secured kindly recognition in the capacity of valet, his ardoar getting the better of his judgment, he mistook the lady's favour for moire tbaß she meant and made an avowal of love. Miss Key was horrified, and attempted tocorrect his folly by showing him that such a passion was both hopeless and absurd. He persisted, and Miss Key finally ordered him out of her service and accused him of being a juer- : cenary adventurer. On the evening of the murder he forced another interview upon his mistress, when, she again treated his overtures with con tempt. He became enraged and attacked ; her. His passions once aroused, he lost all control of his moral senses, he said, and • after his first assault he struck her senseless go she could not interfere with his escape. When he saw the effect of the blow, he re solved to rob the house and floe. After he had gathered up the plunder be noticed signs of consciousness in bis victim. Then, being desperate, he broke her skull and cot her throat. It then occurred to him to drag the remains . down stairs, close the doors and windows and fire the bouse, in the hope of burying the crime in mystery. He believed that if he could have got out of the country the crime would never have been attributed to him. The prisoner is under a special guard, as threats of mob violence have been made against him.

(Continued on Fourth Page).

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN OTAGO.

£6,000 Worth of Property Destroyed.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWH COSBESPONDK3T.)

Balclctha, this day. Hopkins ami Jowitt's floor and oatmeal mills here were totally destroyed by fire at 3 o'clock this morning. - It is believed .tho flames originated in the engine house. The estimated value of the stock is £3,000, and the building £3,000. The insurances on the whole only reach £3,000, distributed as follows:— United, £300; Fire Association, £600; Equitable, £1,420; London and Lancashire, £500; National, £250. ihe estimated loss above the insurance is £3,000.

"GULLED BACK."

Benefit to Mr Cnas. O. Montrose.

"Galled Back," appears to maintain its popularity. It was repeated at the Opera. - House last evening, before a large house. '■•■' The piece ran more smoothly than on previous evenings, and the performance throughout was a very successful one. 'i There were several recalls during the course of the evening. A complimentary benefit to Mr Charles 0. Mont rose, by whom the play was dramatised, is announced for this evening. -The performance -will be under • the patronage of the Mayor and City Coon- j 1 cillors, the volunteer officers, in uniform, and the Chairman-of the Harbour Board. As an additional attraction, the Volunteer Band will perform a number of musical selections outside the Opera House before eight o'clock. There should be a hamper bouse on this occasion ...

GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL.

The presentation of certificates to the successful pupils of the Girls' High School took place in the Choral Hail yesterday afternoon in the presence of a crowded assemblage of parents and .friends. The list of awards was published in our last evening's issue. Mr Lake, Chairman of the Board of Education, presided, and in his introductory remarks he argued to show that unless we have educated women, the great nation which is now growing up in New Zealand would be like a house built upon the sand: k would not stand. Were w.e not taught by history and experience that "those who rock the cradle rule the world?" He took occasion to express the regret they all felt at parting from Mr and Mrs Heath, and wished them happiness and prosperity at Napier, hoping at the same time to have them back in Anckland ere long. He congratulated Mr Sloman on his appointment to the school, and trusted that his teaching would be as successful as Mr Heath's had been. Sir George Grey followed with an encouraging address to the children. In the course of his apeech he pointed out that a peculiar duty rested npon the girls now before him. He said ' In order that instruction may be given to the whole community, no longer is religious teaching given in our public schools; and the whole future Christianity of this counby will depend upon those whom I see before me —that is, in this part of New Zealand it Jill co depend. That great duty will devolve upon you ; and not only that, bat to you we shall have to look for happy homes for those who are to come, for families well brought up, for everything, in point of fact, which can make a nation great and good at the same time, for without goodness there cap be no greatness—recollect that—in any people, (cheers). I say, therefore, I feel this is a peculiarly solemn occasion, and it is with great diffidence I venture to say any thing at all." Professors Tucker and Aldis and Bishop Selwyn then addressed the gathering, and Mr Heath took the oppor tunity to say a few words by way of fare well. Mr Sloman, the head-master elect, also spoke briefly. The certificates were then presented, and also the sewing prizes, a list of which will be found elsewhere.

The annual Council meeting for the formal installation of the Mayer takes place to-morrow at noon.

£h B AtJCKLAfiD EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1884.



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