AUCKLAND MONTHLY SHAKE LIST

COMMERCIAL.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKET.

Farm and Dairy PnoDUCE.-Wholesale: But ter, fresh, 8il; Butter, salt (scarce). 8d to 10U; Cheese, good factory, 5Jd tofljd; Canterbury do.. s}dtood; Kggs, doz., lOd; Lard, per bladder, id. to7'd; Haconand llams,;Provmcial, 6d to 8d; llama, Bil to fld; Canterbury Ham and Bacon bare'Jd; Hams only, lOjd; Jams, per caso,sd oz., £117s 6d to £1 18s sd; Honor in bnlk. Id per 11). Howil: Butter, fvesh, 10il: salt do.. lOd to 1r: Cliecso. colonial. Od to lOd; Errs, por doz., Is; Lard, pur 11), 8d to 9d; Bacon, por lb, lOd to la ; Hums, do., Is to Is Id. Flouk MARKET. — Wholesale. — Suporflne flonr, fillk dressed, per ton. £12; do, do, housc hold, £11; hundreds, 03; flf ies. 10s per ton oxtra; sacks and basrs froo; Southern do, £0 10s K>£!)io8! bran, per ton, sacks included, local, £5 103.-.Southern do, £C; slmrpa, &> 10s; cabin hroad.'jsiS; oatmonl, do, £13 53 to fililas; maize Is 3d ; potatoes, £5 per ton; pearl barley do, £2J Kauri Gum. Flax. &c. — Tho market is very weak with few buyers Wo quote : Poor ordinary, 32s to 31s; good ordinary, 33s to 333;8UDerior. £10 and upwards; East Coast, £ 52 to £50. Supply lor November to date, e> tens; flax per ton. £18 to £21; tow, do.. £7 to £9; fungus per lb, 2Jd; cocoanut fibre, per cwt. 159 to 17s. XT Coal and Firewood Market.—Coal: New castle (ship's sido), 28s t9 30s per ton; yard, 32s to 355; Bay of Islands, at yards, 26s (id; screened, Sos6d; ditto at tho mines, 13s 6d; ship's sido, 20s; Waikato, 8s to 12s; in Auckland, 183 to 223; Kamo. 12s por ton at loading ground; Taupiri at mine, 83 Cd to 12a at yard, 19s 6rl to 225: Whancarei, at mine, 8b 6d; yard (steam), 17s; housohold, 21s; deliverod. 235. Firowood: Uncut at wharf (cargo), 8s Cd to 93 por ton; dolivored. Us: cut. 17s to 18s. Buildino Materials.—Timber: Hoards and Bcantllnn, 100 ft, bost, Us; second-class, 8s; best, planed, tongucd, and srrooved. first-class, lisfid; modinm, 12s : second ditto. 10s 6d. Mills: Cargo^est.lls; second-class,ss (id; baulk, 8s 6d. Now Zealand palings, sft (sap), 10s; sft Ihoart). 13s; 6ft, Us: ti-trecrails, £3 10s por 10"; purin posts. *6 10s to £7 10s: shinnies. IB!}, por 1.000; Hobart palings, oft, l»s; 6ft. 21s; Uobart rails. 80s, selling quotations. Bricks (at Avondalo), 10s por 1.000; town yards,soa to 555; dolivercd.sss to 603. Drain pipes (at worko). per 100 (6 inches boro), 10a; 1 lnchos, Us; 3 inches,9s; 2inches, £2 10s per i ,000; socket glazed pipes, 1!) inches; &6d por foot; 15 inches, 2a por foot; 12 inches. Is 6d per foot; 9 inchos. Is por foot; 6 inches, Cd per foot: i inches, Id per foot. Manures.—Bonedust, Sydney. £8 to £8 10s, according toquality; bonaflour, £910s; Auckland £8; Peruvian guano, £18; Maiden Island, £8; Huon CT-ino, small lots, £5 to £6. ba(?s included; Hurst's chemical manure, £11 103.

Mr I). F. Evans reports for the month of October just past a very fair amount of business done. Although country lands are difficult to dispo3o of. yot several lots have changed hands, but at prices apparently more advantageous to purchaser than sollor. Vendors aro numerous, whilo buyors are scarce. Tho business cuntinuos brisk in city and suburban proncrtieg, which readily Had buyers at satisfactory prices. . The demand for city properties, for Invest ments, remains firm ; in fact, in this line tho de mand for exceeds the supply. Several institu tions, such as insurance companies, havo made large investments in city freeholds. In consequence of the great number of new hou»c3 rents are inclined to come down. There aro more houses to let now than for 12 months past. A few months back houses could not be got at any price, and in some instances threo families (new comers) whad to occupy onehou3C. Items for shops in Queen-street still roniain from, for instance, a 3hop Bft. x 25ft. I let tho Othisr day for i G 10s pi-r week. There is a demand for suburban land for pur pose of subdividing. Ingloton Estate, just beyond Mount Albert, was sub-divided in lots of one acre, sold at prices ranging from £G0 up to £2GO per acre. Land in Ka angahape Road has been sold at about £GO per foot, while within a few yards of it lots ore wanting buyers at £G per foot.

FIRES.

About ono a.m- on November 6 a five staUsd stable and cart shed, owned by Edward Hodgson, and situated in Brighton Road, Parnell, was burnt down. A cottage at Patea, Taranaki, occupied by Mrs Seaton, was burnad to the ground at three o'clock on October IS through the bursting of a kerosene lamp. Gap Koad Hotel, near Winton, Invercar gill, was burnt down on October 17. The cause ia unknown. Nothing was saved. The landlord (Mr S. James) was absent in Winton at the time. A five-roomed house and store at North East Valley, Dunedin, wero burnt down on October 27. The owner, Mr Joseph Brown, was out, and his Wifo had great difficulty in saving her youngest child. A shocking accident occurred at Cam bridge (Waikato) on November 6. A cottage occupied by a labouring man named Osborne was burnt down, and throe children in the house at the time were burned to death. The mother was absent At Ma'sterton on October 25 Waipoua brewery, a building which ia untenanted except by tho caretaker, was burnt to tho ground. The origin of the fire is unknown, but it is supposed that some swagman had taken refugo there. ~,..,. . T Kineswell'a fellmoogery at \\ aikiwi, In verearcargill, was burnt down on October 16. Tho°men who live in a hut on the premises had gone to bed, when they were alarmed by the crackling of burning timber, and found the building, a two-story one, in a blaze. Nothing is known as to the origin of the fire. ~ A house at Renwicktown, seven miles from Blenheim, was burnt down at an early hour on October 17. It belonged to Mr Dixon Cattley, who was away at the time, and his wife and family escaped through the window. The cause of the fare was a defective stove-pipe. There was no insurance. At Alexandra South, in Vincent County, Otago the lock-up was burnt down on 20th October at four o'clock. There was one prisoner confined in it, a Chinaman named Ah Ten, but when tho fire was discovered the flames had such a hold of the building that it was impossible to rescue him, and his body was burnt to a cinder. The build ing was of wood and iron, and was erected twenty years ago. At the inquest, the jury returned an open verdict, exonerating the constable in charge Bryant and Mills's flour-mill at Motueka, Nelson, was defitroyed by fire on October 21. The fire commenced in the roof of the en gine-room, but it is not known how it was caused. There was a heavy stock of wheat on hand, and only about 10 tons were saved. The buildings were insured for £600, divided between the Standard, South British, and Victoria offices. The outbuildings were saved. The estimated loss on the building is £300 above the insurance, and the total loss £600, the contents being uninsured. There was also a large quantity of wheat and flour belonging to other persons, also uninsured. A firo broke out on October 16 in the Temple Chambers, Princes-street, Dunedin, between the National and Now South Wales Banks. The new building is the property of the National Bank, and is tenanted by various commission agents, &c. The fire obtained a good hold in the rear of the building and several oflices were much damaged. The Fire Brigade prevented the fire spreading further The principal losers are Matheson and Bell (junr.), Hooper, J. A Chapman, and Rothschilds and Jacobs, wholesale jewellers. The building was in suredl for £3,000 in the National Office Rothschilds and Jacobs have insurances of £1,000 0" the Btock- TiT dam2g^ the latter firm's stock does not exceed £700. The constable stationed at Kamo has reDorted to Mr Superintendent Thomson that a four-roomed cottage at Otonga, owned by Henry Patterson, and used as a store and post-office, was burned down about4a.mP on the 15th Oct. The occu pant (Patterson) was awakened by the crar-k-Uof wood, and found the building ji, flarnoa Tie hiA no .time- to do any thing except to sjot his wife and chil dren rmc in t\Mt nightdresses. The viind was blowinsrn strong gale at the time, ark within an bear the hou*e and contents ;rere aastvoytd. l.'/itterson was not in gured, and he estimates his Joss at about £400 The origin of the firo is not known, but it is supposed to have been purely acci dental

SHIPPING.

SHIPPING SUMMARY.

In the following list of arrivals and departures we tcivo only such as aro likely to be ot interest to Homo readers :— ARRIVALS. October 13—Clansman, s.s,, Braddick, from London. October 11-Waikato, ship, Sutherland, from London. October 18-siCalandia, P.M.5.8.. Webber, from San Francisco. October 21—Hcrmione, ship, Roberts, from London. October 26—Arcadia, barque, frjm New York via Lyttelton. October 27—Matthieu, barquo, Magnusson, from Fiji. November I—Atlantic, barque, from Javn. November 4 — Beatrice Ilavcrncr, barquo, from Batavia. November 6—Penguin, 8.8., Cromarty, from Fiji.

DEPARTURES.

Octobor 19 — Crusader, ship, Scotland, for London.

October 19-Zealandla, P.M.b.b., Wobber, for Sydney. October 21—Penguin, s.s , Cromarty, for Fi.il. October 28-NeUio, brigantine, Lowry, for New York.

LOADING.

Mountain Laurel, barque, for London Waikato, ship, for London

Tho brigantine Nettie sailed for Now York on Ootobor 2S with a full general cargo, valued as follows: —Gum, £23,033; sundries, £60: total value, £23,003.

SOUTHERN SHIPPING.

DyNKniK.-October IS-Sailed: Ship Kldora lio, for London, with 23,305 carcasc3 frozen mut ton and a quantity of wool, tallow, whoat, etc., the toUl valuo being over £30,000. October 2(i— Arrived: Ada Melmoro, barque, from London (July 101: Egero, barque, from Mauritius. October 27—Arrived : Doimpo, from Mauritius. October 31—Arrived: Victory, s.s., Klcoote, from London. November 3-Arrived: Aleestis, barque, from Now York.

Wellington.—October 19-Arrived: Orari, ship. 100 days, from London. October 22 — Arrived: I'lerone, ship, 109 days, from London.

Lyttelton.—October 21-Pareora. ship, from London, 110 days out. October 25-Lochnagar, barquo, 115 dayß, from London.

ARRIVAL OF THE CLANSMAN.

Captain Braddick reports ot tho pas9HRO as follows:—Left Port Glasgow on July 15, landed the pilot at Waterford on July 17; arrived atSt. Vincent on July 27; coaled thero, and sailed again on July 31; put Into St. Helena on August 11 to replenish wator tanks, and left again on August 1G ; passed tho meridian of the Capo in 37d<sg. S. lat.; sighted tho S.W. Cape at daylight on Saturday; was boarded by Pilot Harrison at 5.30 p.m. that day, and anchored off Snndy Buy at 7.15 p.m. Experienced light winds and calma to St. Helena, from there to the Capo light nor therly winds; thenco to the Tasmanian const strong gales from N.W. to S.W., with high con fused sea; Hobart being reached on Saturday, the 11th Oct. Aftor talcing in coal for stiffen ing, the Clansman resumed her voyage on tho 13th of October. Very heavy woather wus exporioncod all the way across, tho North Cupo being passed on tho 15th, and the harbour reached on the lGth Oct. The Clansman brings tho following passengers:—Mr and Mm Forbes-, Mrs Marshall.

ARRIVAL OF THE WAIKATO.

The Now Zealand Shipping Company's ship Wuikato, 1,058 tons register, in charge of Captain Kobort Sutherland, arrived from London and anchored off tho North Head at 11 a.m. on October 15 Sho had a quantity of powder on board, which was diechurgid next day, when sho was berthed alongsido of Queen-street Wharf. Tha chief otllcer of tho Waikato is Mr C. It. Cleveland ; second officer, Mr A. C. Smith; third ollicer, Mr Charles Prothoror. Tho Waikato left London on Satur day, Juno 28, had light easterly winds till the 29th, when Btrong \V. and S. W. windß accompanied by thunder and lightning, were met with, and continued until the vessel was off Start, on July 2, when a thick tog was experienced. W. and S.W. gales wore encoun tered from thoncs till July 16th. Honco till July 22, had strong winds from N. Got N.E. trades on that dato, in latirudo 26dcg. Sjlmin. N., longitude 24deg. 24mtn. W., and carried them light and moderate til) July 31. S.W. and «. winds wero experienced thenco till Aug. 11, when the Equator waa crossed. The S E. trades proved moderate, and tho merldiam of the Capo was passed on Sept. 5. A cyclone was then experienced, beginning at N.K. The general run from that time to Tasmania was westerly winds. Tasmania wns passed on October 2, after which stormy winds and squalls prevailed. Throe Kings were sighted on October U, Tiritiri passed at 4 a.m. as above, and anchorage re iched at II a.m. The Waikato brings only ono paesengor, Mr Maun sell.

THE HERMIONE.

The ship Hormiono arrived at tho powder ground on the 25th Octobor, the passago from London having occupied 93 days. The passen gers boinp ull well wero passed by tho Health Officer. One birth occurred during the voyago, Mrs Davidson having been safely delivered of a daughter, which was christened " Hermione * in rememberance of her birthplace. Tho Her mione left .London on July 18; took powder in at Gravcsend, and loft the Lizard on the 21th. Madoira was passed on August 2, and St. An tonio on August 9. Tho N.E. trades proved moderate, and tho Equator was crossed on August 19 In 21dee. 23' W. The S.E. trades wero good to the southern tropio, whero southerly winds wero experienced and prevailed for five days, Tho wind kept fresh and fair till tho meridian of tho Cape was passed on September 16 in 42deg. 30' S., after which westerly winds and stormy weather prevailed. The meridlun of Leuwin was passed on October 10, and the meridian of Hobart on October 16. Thence light S.S.W. winds wore experienced till tho Three King* sighted on Thursday last. The North Cape was passed at noon samo day, and a fair S.Vv. wind prevailed down tho coast, port being reached as abovo. Bho brought a full cargo, and was conaignod to Messrs Cruickshank and Co. The Hermione was in charge of Captain Roberts, and brought the following pisscn few (saloon): —C. W. Graham, T. C. Mid leton, \V. Pilling. Second cabin: Mlsb Albertino Bizet. Miss Kniily Carle, Richard Hey worth, Mrs Hey worth, Charles Hay, Joeiah L. Guest, Mr and Mrs A. W. Frye. Francis R. Adams, James McAlister. Peter Cockbtirn, J. Francis Marks. Third Cabin: Mr and Mrs Charles E. Davidson and family (5), Mr W. Gordon Bing ham. Mr D. L.. Wardrope, Mr and Mrs H. Phillips and family (4). Mr Francis B. Carr, Mr Morgan Ros3er, Mr Henry Kent, Mr Herbert Kent, Mr John Cavill, Mis? JMizabcth Cavill, Mr John Edwards. Mrs Elizabeth T. Edwtrds and family (3), Mrs Kmma Gouldlng and family (3), Mr Edward Ilichards, Mr Joseph Wood.

The Bhip Crusader cleared at the Customs on October 18 for London, and sailed with tho first favourable change of weather. Sho takes tho following passengers :—Miss Gillut, Messrs E. Robson, H. A. Mayne, E RipniDg, and Com mings. Her cargo is valued as follows :— Kauri Gum «23,991 Wool £7,983 Tallow £2,765 ■Cotton £1,499 . Leather .. £2,182 Copra £2,097 Guano £100 Hair £C 0 Hides £340 Flax £392 Sundries £195 Total value £41,784 During the passage of tho barque Notero from this port to Sydney (which was reached on tho 29th Oct.) a sad fatal accident occurred to the second mate, whose name was Charles Wood. On the 14th, at the commencement of a storm, ho went forward and was in the act of making tho jib fast, when the Bhio gave a plunge andho fell into the sea. A life-buoy waa immediately thrown to him, and as soon as possible tho boat was got out in command of the chief officer, and sent to his assistance. A diligent Bearch was made for half-an hour, hut no trace of the un fortunate man was discovered, neithor was the lite-buoy that was thrown to him seen; so the boat returned to the vessel, which was kept away on her course. The deceased wus a single man. 33 years of age, and was a native of Northampton, England.

The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamship Doric arrived at Wellington from London on the 16th October. She called at Teneriffo and Capetown besides Hobart. Her actual steaming time was 44 days loft hours, and the total time for the voyage was 47 days 6£ hours. On the 2nd Septem ber, a second saloon passenger for Auckland named Albert Greenwood, aged 26, was found to be missing. He was ?;ast seen at 12 o'clock on tbo previous ni-jht, and is believed to have jumped overboard, but no cause is assigned lor his doing so.

A new fore-and-aft schooner, built for several natives of Tongatubu, was kunched from Mr Xiocol's shipbuilding yards, North Shore, on 23th October. Her diir.ensions are —Length, 44ft; beam, 144f i; depth of hold, 6ft; and she will register 25 tons. Sho is well put together, and having fine linos, should prove a rapid sailer. The vessel has bop christened the Halatugloga,

SHIPPING DISASTERS.

Wreck of the Barque Clyde.

Captain, Family, and Crew Drowned.

Chki.stchurcu, Nov. 6. Tiik barquo Clyde, from Mauritius, via Dunedin, with a cargo of sugar, is a total wreck at Akaroa Heads. Tho vosscl left Dunedin yesterday morning, and struck the rocks last night during heavy rain. All handa except one are reported lost. Tho Union and other local officers have ricks. No further particulars are obtain able at present.

Another account from a special corres pondent says:—"The s.s. Akaroa has gone to tho assistance of the barque Clyde, wrecked nt Horseshoo Lake. 1 erati, the apprentice, got ashore, and there aro still nineteen souls aboard. There is a rather rough sea on. A volunteer crow with a boat i 3 accompanying tho steamer."

Later Particulars.

Tho fitoamor which wont to tho wreck of tho Clyde has returned. AH except Gibson, tho apprentice, are lost. Tho ship has broken up. Tho vessel Was a barque of 582 tons. Sho left Dunedin yesterday for Lyttelton with ICO tons of sugar (part original cargo from Mauritius) consigned to Wood, Shand and Co., Christchurch. Captain Bulwer has his wifo and three children on board. Ho was well acquainted with tho coast, having for yeara com manded the schooner Edith May. Tho Clyde belonged to tho fleot of J. C. Ellis and Co. of Newcastle (N.S,W.)

The following wcro tho crow on board :— William Currio (mate), 11. Ferdinand (second mate), Richard Murray (A.8.) Herbert Bohl (boy), Ah Lah (cook), As Ling (boy), David Murray, H. Simpson, W. McLean, P. Loderguest, T. Smith, Charles Crown, Andrew Clnistoplierson (A.B."s).

Tho mate and boatswain were seen on tho bottom of a boat drifting towards land, but it is not known if they aro safo.

Four Vessels Wrecked near Tonga.

Possongors and Crows Arrrlvo por Myrtlo.

By arrival of tho brigantino Myrtlo (Capt Lane) from Tonga on Nov. 5, wo havo been placed in possession of particulars concerning tho wreck of four vessels, which took placo within a few days of each other, but fortunately woro not attended with any loss of lifo. Tho vessels wero: Tho barquo Koconnaisance, of Sydnoy; tho threo masted schooner Smiling Morn, of Sydney ; the German barque Elizabeth, and tho schooner-yacht Ugitagitau, built by Mr Niccol, of Auckland, during tho prosont year, and owned by the Tongan chiofs. Tho crows and passengers from three of these vessols havo arrived hero by tho Myrtle, and go on from hero to Sydnoy by the steamer which leaves to-night. They wore picked up at different places by the Myrtle, which, fortunately, was in tho vicinity of thoso numoroua mis fortunes just when most wanted.

Captain Lane'K Report. Captain Lane's shipping report contains tho following particulars:—" Loft Samoa on September 13th, and called through the Friondly Group, as usual. At Habaai, tho Reconnaisance, barque, wa* wrecked on ono of the outer reofs while -no wero lying there on Sept. 2i. On Thursday, October 12, passed tho island of Namukn, and saw the three-masted schoonor Smiling Morn aehoro. Wont to her assistance, and found her a total wreck. Brought on the crew to Tonga, having already on board a largo numbor from tho RoconnaiEance. On Tuesday, October 9, anchored in Tonga tabu, when tho crew ot the German barquo Elizabeth camo in. Thoir vessel had been wrecked at 1 a.m. in the morning on a reef oil' Euaki Island. Tbo schooner Ugitagitau was also wrecked about two weeks beforo, at Eva. Wo loft Tongatabu on Monday, October 20th, with tho crews of tho three vessels on board, and olbo a number of passengers, in all 48 souls oxclusivo of our own crew.

Wreck of the Smiling Morn,

Mr H. Fairfax, who was suporcargo on tho ecliooner Smiling Morn at the time of wreckage, has kindly supplied tho follow ing particulars of the mishap. The Smiling Morn was a throe-masted schooner of 243 tons register, owned by Messrs Christopher Newton, Hrother.land Co., of Sydney. She hid been employed trading in tlio Friendly Group, and had a quan tity of cargo on board, Wo weighod anchor at Tongntabu about 11,30 a.m. on Monday, October 29, with a N.E. wind blowing. On tho passage north to Namuka, about 60 miles distant from Tonga, experienced continual rain till tho night of the 3 th. Arrived off Namuka, and atiompted to reich Harfava, but tho wind shifting wo put back, and ran into Namuka on the 30th, about 5 p.m. Anchored be tween the island of Namuka and Namuka Eta. On tho Ist met wo still lay at anchor. During that night a S.W. squall camo on, and a pecond anchor was dropped. On tho following iky tho starboard anchor was hauled up, and wo got ready to leave for Harfava. While getting under way, with a S.W. -wind blowing and a heavy swoll, tho remaining anchor dragged, and the vessel wont stem-on to a coral reef. A kedge anchor was at once put out, and haulea on by means of tho winch, with the object of dragging tho vessel off, but without success. Tho first mato sounded the hold, and found that it was rapidly filling with water, which gained about a foot every fivo minutes. All hopes of paving tho vessel wero then abandoned, and both passengers and crew set about getting mail bags, provisions, and per- Bonal goods ashoro. Everybody got ashore safely, but meanwhile tho vessel had bumped her stern out, and was fast settling down. On the afternoon of tho following day the Myrtle arrived from Habaai, and anchored a short distance from the wreck. Cap tains Lane and Maunsell (of the Re connaisance) having come ashoro, some goods landed irom the Smiling Morn were sold by auction by tho latter, Mr Moses David bought tho ship as she lay for £48. The wholo of the crew and passengers came on to Auck land by the Myrtle. They include Captain Coe, George Galloway (Hrst mate), Poter (boatswain), John Guthornson, Bernard Christinson, Wm. Jacques, Adolph Nelson, Phillip Camp (seamen), and John Williams (cook and steward). The passengers at time of the wreck were Mrs McGregor (of Habaai), Rev. Mr Castino (of Tonga), Mr David, C. H. Fairfax (super cargo); also a native girl. The Smiling Morn was fully insured.

Wreck of the Ugitagitau.

Aucklanders will regret to learn of the wreckof the fine schooner yacht Ugitagitau, which was built by Mr Niccol, at North Shore, early in the present yoar. and which had only beea at the islands for about six months. At the time of wreckage she was owned by the Tonga chiefs, and was employed collecting cobra amongst the islands of the Friendly Group. Her crew, wo understand, was composed entirely of natives, and it seems very evi dent that this had a good deal tc do with her loss Mr Symondß, Euglish Consul at Tonga, arrived by the Myrtle, and we are indebted to this gentleman for parti culars of the mishap. The schooner Ugitagitau was lying at Eva early in October, "and anchored off the shore, close to the island, in 25 fathoms of water. The crew paid out 30 fathoms of chain, and all went ashore except two natives. At midnight the vessel commenced to drag and the natives left on board becoming frightened, attempted do get sail on the ves sel. While they were doing so tho schoonor ran ashore on a coral reef, and very speedily became a total wreck. The natives got ashore safely. At this time the Ugitagitau had on board 20 tons of cobra shipped by Messrs Young, Ford, and Riley, of .Eva, for Tonga. It was nearly all saved.

Wreck of tho Roconnaisan cc,

Captain Maunsell, master of the barque Reconnaisance, having been interviewed by a reporter, supplied the following particu lars of the wreck of this vessel:—The Reconnaisanco was a wooden barque of 208 tons register, owned by Messrs Precious and Way, of Sydney. She had been trad ing amongst the Friendly Islands, and loft Lifuka for Tonga on September 24. Very dirty weather pre vailed at starting, and continued until 5 p.m., when tho vessel suddenly Btruck heavily on an outlying reef off Koto. The shock was so great that some of the crew were thrown out of their berths. The barque continued to bump heavily, and it was found impossible to ease her in any way. The third bump broke her back, and she commenced to break up immediately after. Seeing that there was no chance of being of further service on board, all hands got into thb boats, and reached shore safely. Tho short time which elapsed prevented any thing being saved, and the vessel herself speedily became a total wreck. Those who landed from- the wreck were: Captain Maunsell, master; G. Oliver, mate; Barrett, boatswain ; and the crew —T. Young, G. Palmer, R. Griffiths, E. Dollmor, and G. Hamblat. Passengers—Mrs Mid dlemas and two natives. The crew came on to this port in the Myrtle. The Recon naisance was insured in the New Zealand Insurance (Company,

Wreck of the Elizabeth.

The barquo Elizabeth, a wooden vessel of 397 tons, was totally wrecked on October 9th, near Tonga. Sho was at the time bound from Keppol Islaud for Tonga, and had on board a cargo of 312 tons cobra. She was in charge of Captain Dade, and also carried Mr Jack (mute) and a crow of ten seamon. On the morning of October 9th tho vessel was just outside Tonga, and the captain was waiting for daylight to enable him to run in. A current set tho vessel on a reef, and all elForts to get her oil' proved fruitloss. All handa took to the boats and went ashore, soon after which tho barquo became a total wreck. Every thing was lost except one boat, in which the men c:imo ashore. Tho master, mate, and five of tho crowcamo on to Auckland in the Myrtle, and will leave for Sydney this after noon.

The scow Una, while on hor way from Tairua for Auckland with a full cargo of timber on October IGth, and was going through tho passage near a spot known as "Tho-Holo-in-tho-Wall," when sho struck on a sunken rock, and a sudden fquajl caused her to capsizo. Tho mastor and crew left hor in tho dingy.

Tho ketch Opotiki, which until recontly belonged toMrH. G. Walmsloy, but which, upon hia becoming insolvent, was taken over by tho trustees—Messrs Owen and Graham and Hoathor—was totally wrecked off Mercury Bay on the 23rd Octobor, Sho passed Tairua Heads at 8 a.m., and at 10 a.m. the vessel struck on a sunken rock oil'the eastorn point of Mercury Bay. Tho pumps wero tried, but did not draw any water for tho iirst half hour, after which they wcro lillcd, tho ketch evidently having sustained sorious injury. A kedgo was also run out over" tho port bow with tho object of heaving tho vessel oil' if possiblo, but owing to tho strong wind blowing on shore, this effort was not attended with success. Tho vessel's dingy was thon got out, and tho native passengers were taken ashore in four trips. After this it was found that tho vessel was full of water, ami at tho point of sinking. Finding there was no hopo of getting her oil', the master and crew wont to Mercury Buy in tho dingy in the hope of obtaining assistance.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS.

BIRTHS.

AHUNDKL-■ On lUli Sopt, at Sydnoy Island South I'acillc Ocean, tho wife of John T. Arundo Eoq., of a daughter (Sydney Dorothy). AHBOTT.-On October 31st, at Kcmuwit, tho wifo of H. N. A bbott of a aon. CAPKB.—On Cclolier 27, at tho reßldonco of Mr James Noss, Bond-tttrcKt, Arch Hill, tho wifo of John Capes o( twin daughters. CHKISTOPIIEIt. - On October Uth, at her reaiileuoe, VellinKton Place, tho wifo of H. Christopher of a son. COLSON.—On Ootobor 23, at Carlton Road, Newmarket, the wifo of Martin Colson of a daughter; both doing well. Thames papers pluaso copy. CULiPAN.—At Selwyn Torrnco, Parnoll, tho wife of W, Culpan of a daughter (still-born). DAVIS.—On October 20, at her rcsidonco, Kyber Pass, tholwifo of Alfred Edwin Davis of a daughter. Both doing well. DJ£WAH.-At New Farm, Brisbane, Oct. 10, tho wifo of Thco. Dewar, of a daughter. DONALDSON.—On 22nd October, at Napier street, tho wile of William Donaldson of a daughter. DINMSON. - On Ist October, at Park Road. I'arncll the wife of Itobert Dinnwon of a son. DOUGLAS.—Ob the llth October, at her resi dence, Ireland-street, I'onsonby, tho wife of Frodk. \V. A. Douglas of a daughter. PJSRGUSON.—On Monday, 20th Oclober, Mrs John Ferguson, Ciimbi-idge, Wuikato, ot a

daughter. FOIiEY.-On October 2X at Kawau, the wife of John T. Foley of a son. GOOIJ\\rIM.-On October 22, at ltemuora, tho wiJo of John S. Goodwin of a son. HU.'lvSuN.—AUiulge's liay, Punioil, on October 20th, the wife of T. \Y. liickson of a foil HULL. — On October 30th, ut St. Stephen's Avenue, famuli, tho wifo of Francis Hull of a son. IIOUAN.—On fvovembcr 1. 1881. at her rosi dencc, farnoll Uiso, tho wife of W. lloganof twin daughters. IHWJN.-On October 2 >th, at hor mothers rcßi denco, Bale-street, Krecmun'a Hay, tho wife of Di'iijamiu Irwin of v daughter. 13oth doing well. KKLLY. —On Oetolior 21, at her rosldunco, llackett street, Ponsonby. tho wifo of J. Y. Kolly of a son. Itutli doing wel. LAIRD.-On October 13,1551. ut hor resideno, Ktirungahnpo ltoml Newt n, tho wife of William Laird of n dnuehter. LAIC IN.—On Octjbir 2iiib, ut her residenco, Synionds-at reel. tha wifo of J. Lnkin of n son. Hoth doing well. LKWI3.—On Sih October, at Siilthiirat, Cam bridge, the wifo of T. H. Lewis of n daughter LKKd.—On Oct. 23, at her rcsidoucc, Vincent Villa, Auckland, Now Zealand, tho wife of Thomas Frederick Lees, of a son. Stafford shire nnd Birmingham papers ploasc copy. MARTIN.—I n October 20th, at her residence, Collingwood-strect, Ponsonby, the wifo of Alex. J. Martin of a son. MclNlJOK—On the 22nd October, at hor rcni donco. Abercronibic-street, thu wifo of W. Mclndoo of a son. MAZZOLENL—On October tho 13th. at her rcal clrnco, Uppor Pitt slreot, the wifu of Orlando Mazzoleni of a daughtor. MKTCALR-On October 19th, tho wifo of W, Metcalt of a son, MuOnlO.—On Ooiobcr 29, at her residenco, 105, (irey-utrcot, the wifo of Joseph Mooro of a son. NATHAN.- On October 12, at Symonds-strcot the wifo of Arthur I'l. Nntliun of a son. NICHOLI.S.—On Nov. 3, at her residence Kllorslio, tho wifo of wm. Nicholls of a dauehtcr. OXKNIIABI.—On Nov. Ist. at her rcßldonce, OneluinKa, Uu; wifo of C. Oxonham of a son. Both doing well. ■ PKINTKK.—On October 27. at her parents' roai dence, Manukau Itond. Purnell, tho wifo of Tom Printer of a daughter. RICHARDSON.-On October 25th, tho wifo of John liichardson, Onehunga, of a son. SIMPSON —On Octabor 23rd, at her residence, Karangahapo Road, Mrs \V. Sponco Sinipeon SPEKB -On October 23, at Surrey Hills, Auck land, the wife of It. 0. Speor of a son. TAINK—On the 19th October, at Devonport, tho wifo of \V. H. Taluo of a non. TOLK.—On October sth, ut I'onsonby, tho wifo of J. A. Tole, Esq., M.H.U., of a daughtor. TWIUEL.—On October 21, at Hclonsvillo, the wife of G. Twidcl of n son-stillborn. TWOHILb.-On tho 19th October, ut her resi denco, Park Hotel, tho wito of David Twohiil of a son.

MARRIAGE.

BAKER—CUTTUJEKTSON.—On October Gth, by the Registrar, Sydney, Frederick Bakor. eldest son of tho lato Frederick Baker, of this city, to Mary Cuthbortson, late of Scotland. BLOMFIELD-CUTLER.-On October 13. at the residence of the bride's father, by tho ltov. It. McKinnoy.Fred. Blomfleld to Rose, young- OBt daughter of William Cutler, Mahurangi. BLACK-CREIGHTON.—On October 18th, at St. Benedict's Church, oy tho Roy. J. C Downey, Alexander, eldest ton of the lato John Black. Onohunga, to Anna Maria, oldest daughter of Francis Creighton, Wiiiroa South. BRINKOPFF—MILLS.—On Saturday, October 2,5 th, Christopher .Tohn Brinkopff, only son of H. V. HrinkopfT, Govornmont Architect, F.R.1.D.G.A., Copenhagen. Denmark, to Maudo Mills, eldest daughter of Kphraim Mills, Builder, Auckland.—Home and South ern papers please copy. FAIRS—WARUELL.—On Octobor 18, at St Thomas's Church, by tho Roy. Lloyd Keating SI.A., Mortimer, fourth son of the lato Tlios. Armstrong Fairs, of Berkshire, England, to Alice, second daughter ot Mr George Wardell, Ponsonby, Auckland. HILL—Li TllOßK.—On October 13th, at tho Thames, by tho Roy. F. G. Kvans, Edward Boucher HUI. Chemist, New North Road, Auckland, to Mary Johanna, oldest daughter of Mr Jamos La Trobe, Walotahi, Thames. HASTEDT —LAWLOR.—On Soptomber 28th, at Parnell, by the Very Rev. H. J. Fynos, V.G.. Kingston Frederick, eldest son of George John Hastodt, Esq., Merchant, late of Melbourne, to Martha, second daughtpr of Mr William Lawlor; both of this city.— isydnoy and Melbourno papers please copy. JOHNSON-WALKER.-AtthoHegistryOffico, Auckland, A. J. Johnson. Freeman's Bay. to Sarah Kllon Walker, Jernijn-Bt., Auckland. LEK—TYB.—On October 13. at tho reaidoucc of W Wormall, Esq., Lako Takapuna, Leonard, oldest son of W. JjCO, of Moroury Bay, to Kato, daughter of the late D. Tyo, of Auckland. LITTLE-DONOVAN.-On October 2nd, at St. Man's Church, Onehunga, by tho Roy. Fathor Paul Frederick John, socond son of William Little Esq.. of Helensville. to Kato. third daughter of Patrick Donovan, Esq.. of Epsom. McANENY—BEST.—On October Bih, at Auck land John William McAneny to Minnie Florenco Sophia, eldest daughter of tho lato T. I?. Best, and granddaughter of Mr Thomas Best, Jowollcr, London.—London and Napior Mcf'aRLAND—PATON.—On the 22na October, at St. Andrew's Church, Epsom, by the Yon. Archdeacon Dudley, assisted by the Roy. W. E. H. Poroival, Charles William, third son of It. J. McWarland, C.K., Ellcrslie, to Annie, fourth daughter of Thomas Paton, Esq., NORTH—MARSHALL.-On tho Bth October, at tho residonno of Captain Gregory, Dovon port by tho Rev. A. M. McCalluin, James, fourth surviving son of tho late Jamos North, Portobollo, Dunodin, to Margaret Dunbar, eldest daughter of James Marshall, Duncdin. O'KKEFE—O'LEARV.—On Nov. 2. by the Rev. Father Walter McDonald, in St. Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland, Michael W. D. O'Keefc, youngest son of John O'Koefe, Cork Ireland, to Margaret O'Lcary. Youngest daughter of Patrick O'Lcary, Cork, Ireland: both of Te ROBINSON-AYLETT.-On October 15, 1881, by ihe Roy. It. McNicol. Harry Robinson to Florenco Aylett, Both of Auckland. THOMSON—STUART. — At the Presbyterian Churi'h, Greenwich, London, on August 11, Caprain Alexander W. S. Thomson, s.s. Ben Ludi, to Annie Ar.hur, daughter of Captain 1). A. Stuart, late of s.g. Midge. WITT—WILLIAMSON.—On Oetobor 3, 188J, at the Registry Office, by the Registrar, Robert M Witt, coach-painter, to Harriet, fourth daughter of the late George Williamson, to bacconist, of this city.

DEATHS.

BAGNALL.—On October 23rd, at his residence, ManuUau Road, Parnoll, William Bagnall; aged 81 years. _ BARBER.-On August 23rd, at Whitley. Eng land, Peter Barber, formerly of Auckland:; BATHURST.—On Octobor 18th. JosephGuilford, eldest son of Joseph and Julia Bathurst, late of Rotorua; age 17 months. BIDDLE.—At Dovonport, on 20th Octobor, Ewcn Biddle, youngcßt son of John and Ann Biddle; aged 5 years and 9months.—Welling ton papers please copy. BOUSFIELD.—On the 10Hi October, ISBJ, at Onehunga, Auckland, N.Z., John Howe Bous fielrl • nged S9. i LARKK.—On October 11, 188-1, at he.' grand-

mother's residence, Alexandra-street, Rose Ktkel, second daughter of Mary and John Clarke, of Albert-street; aged 4 years and 1 month. CORCORAN.—At CoromandeL, on . the 23rd October, Mary Josephine, wito ot Michael Corcoran,

COTTINGHAM.—On November 1, after a long and painful illness, at South-street, Newton, George Saul Cottdngham j aged 23 years. Deeply regrotted. CARNEGY:—At OnehUDga. on November 2, 1831, suddenly, of heart disease. Katherine Beatrio9,secondandmuoh-loved daughter of Colonel P. A. Carnegy, Madras StafF Corps; aged 21 yearn.—Kngllsh (Cheltenham) papers pleaso copy. COOK.-On November 3, 1884, at Northcoto, Richard Heury, infant son of Josepli Cook; aged 1 yoar and 10 days. CLAYTON.-At Post-offlce, Warkworth, on Sunday, November 2, at 1 p.m., George Lionel, infant son of 11. R. and L. Clayton (grandson of Mrs Cottingham, Newton, Auckland); aged 8 months. DEBKItO.—On the Ist November 1881, at her late residence, tho business promises of U. 11. Marsden, corner of Chapel and Durham streets, Catherine, tho beloved wifo of Rudolph Deberg; aged 10 years. DYE.—OaOctober 12, at Kaukapakapa, Gcorgo Dyo: aprod B5 years. FI.ANNKUY.-On October 20, 1881, Elizabeth, tho beloved wifo of Chas. Flannery; in the Gsth year of her age. FOX.-On October 30, at Mackelviost, Surrey Hills, Percy, youngest son of D. T. Fox; aged 2 years, GHADY.—On October 13th, at his residenco, ICxmoulhstreot, John Grady, late of tho 18th Royal Irish; aged 51. HARRIS.—At Onchunga, on the 12th October, Capt. (i. B. HarriH; aged W. HOLROYD.-On Octobor 19, at Grey-street, Arthur Sylvoster Holroyd; aged 4J months. JACIC3ON,-On tho Sth November, 1881, at her late residence, in Montaguo-Btreet, Hlizaboth, tho bolovod wifo of John Jackson; oged JS years. KKKSIN'G.—On Soptombor 2. at San Francisco, California, Henry H. Koesing, aged 35 yours, eldest son of Henry Kcosing, jiin.. of this city. KELLY.—On tho SOth October, 1881, Mnry Kelly, tho boloved wifo of Mr Maurico Kelly, of the Wade. LKES.-On AugUßt 20, nt her residence, Barbate Hoaso, Browood, StafTordshire, England, Mary, the beloved wife of William John Leos: aged 59 years. Deeply regretted. R. I. P.—Sydney and Launcc3ton papers please copy. MARKS.—On November 2, nt Mount St. John, William James Marks; aged 58. MASON.—On November 1. at her.parents' resi denco. Smith-street, oif Hepburn-Btrcet, of dipthorla, Kllon Lillian, tho beloved daugli tor of Thomas and Annio Mason. MCCARTHY.—On November 1, at, ffybor Paflß. Bcrnarttt Vincent, son of J. McCarthy ; aged 1 year and 10 months. McPKAK.-On the 12th Octohor, 1881, at the residence of her son-in-law, 11. J. Lodge New ton Road, Mary McPeak. formorly airs J oacph Locko ; atred 52 years. Deeply regretted. OXENHAM.—On Octobor 2ft. at hor residenco, Ouohunga, ufter a long and painful illness, the boloved wife of Sydenham Oxenhain ; aged 58 ycarß. RttYNOIjDS.-On October 20, at her iinronts' residence, Upper Quoon-BtTeet. Frances Ruth, infant daughter of George Reynolds, ship wright : aged 1 year and 1 months. RIDLING,—On October 2C, at her parents' rosi donec, John-Btroet. PoiißOaby, Amy Janoßose, fourtli daughter of Androw and Kllen Ridling; agode months. Sydnoy and Melbourne papers pleaso copy. BCOTT.-On Octobor 23, 1851. at his rosidonco, tho Strand, in Mechanics Bay, Robert Uoyd Bcott; aged 30 years. SERJEANT.—On Optober23rd,athcrroaidencc, Day-street, Beatrice Annie Louise, the be loved infant daughter of Honry C. D. and Annio Serjeant: aged 18 months. 6INDLEN.-On 2Sth Oct., Jessie, third daughter of Alfred and Margaret Slndlen. TREN WITH.-On October 17th, at tho residoncc of his parents, Kensington House, Wakelicld street. ltayinond Francis, youngeut son of John and Louisa Trenwith; aged 1 year and !i montlis. VIALOU. —On Octobor 31st, at I^ake House. Ohinomutu, Isoao Rieliardson Vialou, very suddenly; aged C 8 yean. WALKBR.-OD Ootobcr 17th, Charles Alkmnn Walker; aged 31 years. WALKEIL-On Ootobor 25, at his rcsidencn. Jormyn-atreet, Alexander Walker; uj;ed uti veara.

RELIGIOUS.

Rev. Wm, Bannkhman, Presbyterian clorgyman at Dunedin, has resigned his charge.

Rev. Mr Bannerman, of Clutha, Otago, has boon presented with £121 10a by his congregation, on the occasion of his resign ingliis position, which ho lias hold for thirty years. A Churchmen's Club hag beon formod at Christclnirch, with 300 members and tho Primato as I'residont. The Club-rooms, which arc in a line new block of buildings facing Cathedral Square, were opened on October 20.

Tlio Kov. William Macrae, lato Presby terian minister at Waipu, has boon ap pointed to labour at Northcote and sonio of the immediately surrounding localities, in cluding the Sugar Works. Mr Macrae has recently returned from Australia. On Oct. 15 tho annual Conference of tho Now Zealand Baptist Union was opened at Chvistchurch, when 31 delegates, repre senting 15 churches, were present. The annual roport showed tho total Church mombors to be 2,376, and Sunday scholars 3,818. Tho Roy. Fathor Mahoney, accompanied by his brothor, Mr Thomas Mahoney, ar rived here by tho mail stoamer Zealandia on Oct. 20. The rev. gontleman is a son of Mr Edward Mahoney, architect, of this city. Ho wont Homo about oight years ago, in company with a son of Mr P. Darby's. Both intended to study for tho prieethood, but tho latter changed his mind and entered tho medical profession. Tho Itev. fathor Mahoney studied at Orcott College, and was ordained a priest for tho diocese of Auck land about cix months ago.

On Octobor 20, the foundation of a now convent and convent school was laid at Pukokoho. A special train was run from Auckland and took up about 120 visitors to witness tho ceremony. Thoro was also a largo turn-out of Bottlers from Waiuku, Pokeno, Mercer, Sec, who, with the friends in tho district, wished to be present on the interesting occasion. Rev. father Costello, tho priest in charpo of the dis trict, assisted by an active Committee, had prepared ft substantial repast for visitors, and after these had beon partakon of, the pleasing ceremonial was commenced. Tho first stop was the presentation to the Very Rev. Father Walter McDonald by Father Costello (in the name of the congrega tion) of an address beautifully illuminated and framed, setting fortli his groat worth, his valuable labours on behalf of tho Church, and his special efforts in the interests of Pukekoho district. On rising to reply, Father Walter was received with hearty cheers, for which he returned thanks. In a telling addross, the rev. gentleman said he should be very humble indeed if he was not proud of this recognition, and un grateful if he was not proud of it, not for what he had done, which was but.llttle, but for tho recognition of his wish to servo them and the interests of the Church. He warmly eulogised the Rev. Father Costello, and his efforts to raise an educational establish ment at Pukekohe, which would add lustre to his name, and speak to tho world of what had been done by Pukekohe, aided by friends in Auckland. Tho matter of education was the question of question? of the present day and hour, and the Catholic Church and her pastors could accept no education unless founded on a religious basis. " When Rome Bpeaks, the cause is ended." The Very rev. gentleman referred to the excellence of the school al ready established and conduotod by Miss O'Day. (Cheers). Father Walter then appealed to the assemblage to contributoto the object for which they had assembled. He exhorted them to subscribe liberally, paying at the same time a well-merited compliment to kind friends of other de nominations, whose hearty co-operation he could safely calculate on from the fact of their presence there that day. (Cheers.) In concluding, ho proposed tho hoalth of Father Costello, and alluded to tho success which had attended his labours in Pukekoho district. Father Costello replied, thanking the audience for the cordial manner in which they had received mention of his namo, and referred in complimentary terms to his Com mittee, especially Messrs Walsh and Good win. This elicited a few well-chosen remarks from Mr Walsh, after which Father Walter road an extract from a letter received by last mail from Father Golden, formerly priest of the parish, in which he said: "It affords me great pleasure to hear that my successor at" Pukekohe is working with so much energy and success. Ho is tho making of a rattling and devoted priest." (Cheers.) Tho ceremony was then pro ceeded with, the block being laid in Ihe usual manner, after which the Very Rev. Father Walter McDonald made a further appeal to the liberality of the audience. Collections were then received, and tho re sult was a grand total of £255, the greater proportion of which was actual cash. Amongst the donations were the following : —Very Rev. Father Walter McDonald, £10 10s; Very Rev. Dr. McDonald, £5 5a ; Perome Te Pabau, Dr. McDonald's Cato chist, £1 Is; Father Costello, £20; Mr Jeremiah Hickey, £14 ; through Mr Cum mins (collection from the men at Jacob's Ladder), £14 6s; Mr Goodwin, contractor, £20; Mr P. Walsh, £20; and other sums ranging from £5 5s to ss. At the con clusion of the ceremony, the special train came back to Auckland, the 'residents heartily cheering the city visitors as they departed. The convent building is situated on the ohurch grounds, which are about five acres in extent, and lie near the centre -of the settlement. The blocks and plates are laid of what promises to be a plain but serviceable structure. The form of the building is to be that of a double cross, and it is to measure 80 feet in length by 38 feet in width, the studs to be 14 feet in height, and the roof of galvanized iron. At one end will be the select school, 20 feet by,3B feet, at the other end will be the dormitories, etc., a space of equal dimensions, and the body of the building, 25 feet in width, with verandahs on each side, will have a hall 6 feet in width running through, and tho spaces on each side will be divided into four rooms. The design was prepared and the building is being, constructed by Mr Goodwin, a local builder, and a member of the Church Committee,

MEETINGS.

At a meeting of delegates from the several Temperance Societies,' held at Robson's Rooms on the 2flth October, it was decided to hold a United Temperance Demonstration on Boxing Day. Mr C. G. Hill was re-elected Chairman of tho Com mittee, Mr H. Rothorham Secretary, pro Icm., and .Mr I). Goldio Treasurer.

At a meeting of the Farmer's Co-opera tivo Association on the 2;? nd October tho information submitted was of a mo :t satis factory and encouraging character. Tho amount of business done far exceeds the mo.st sanguine expectations, whilit tho cist or'managemcnt has been small. Tlio turn over for August was £2,800, and for Sop timber i'3,OUO.

At a meeting of the Auckland Liberal Association on tliG 2Cth October there was a vory animated discussion on thonationalisa tion of tho land, arising out of the question whether tho continued alienation of Govern ment lands was good for the colony. It was docided to havo a public discussion on this important matter at an early date, to be held in Newton. This Association is quietly and silently growing in numbers, and will become an influential factor in public opinion at the proper time. Tho annual meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was held on the 25th October at the Chamber of Commerce, under tho presidency of Mr Justice Gillies. Tho balance-sheet of tho Society shows tho receipts for tho year to have been £23211a 3d, and tho cash balance in the bank amounts to £41 ISs 7d. Thoro aro 20S subscribing members of tho Society. During tho year tho Inspector of the Society caused 21 summonses to bo issued, and secured 17 convictions. Ho also issued 21S cautious.

On November 5 a mccl ing of tlie New Zea land Tobacco-Growing- and Manufacturing Company was held in tlie Chamber of Com merce room—Mr P. Comiskoy, Chairman of Directors, presiding—when resolutions were carried for voluntarily winding up the Company's affairs with h view to its amalga mation with the Auckland Tobacco Com pany.

At an extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Auckland Tobacco Company (Limited) held at the New Zealand Insuranco Co.'s largo room on November 3rd, the following resolutions wero carrier! unanimously. Ist, "That the capital of tho Company be increased to L25,0U0 by tho issue of 20,000 new shares of LI each, and that it shall not bo necessary to. offer such new shares or any part thereof to the present members of tho Company us mentioned in Puilo 27, of Table A., annexed to Companies Act, 1882." 2nd, " That the stock-in-trade, machinery, plant, buildings, and other property of the New Zealand Tobacco Grow ing and Manufacturing Company (Limited) bo, if possible, purchased by tho Auckland Tobacco Company for such price and on such twin a as the directors shall deem right and expedient."

Kaiapoi Woollen Mill.

Tun annualjKeneral meeting of tho Kaiapoi Woollen Manufacturing Company, Canter bury, was held on Monday, Oct. 30, when the report and balanco-sheet for the soventh financial year woro presented. The raport shows tho clear profits for tho year to be £18,227 Is 10d. Out vi this amount an interim divided at tho rato of 10 per cent, por annum has boon paid, leaving £13,348 O-i Cd to be dealt with, which the directors recommend should be appropriated as follows : Dividend at the rate of 1J per cent, pur annum, absorbing about i' 5,000 ; i' 5,000 to bo curried to Reserve Fund, which will then stand at £10,000 ; and tho balanoo ot £3,318 to Ijo parried forward to new account. This mv.st be considered a satisfactory remit, when it U remembered that trade has not been brisk during tho past year, and that the plant i-i suflicient for turning out 50 per cent, more work than is now pro duced,

Helensville Flour Mill Company.- Annual Meeting.

Tho second annual meeting of tho above Company was hold in Schoilfs Buildings on October 29, Mr I*aac McLcod (Chair man of Directors) presiding.

Tho Skoketaiiy (Mr F. W. Paul) read the report nnd balance sheet, printed copies of .which wcro distributed. Tho report was as follows :—" You r directors, in presenting this second annual report and balance-sheet have much pleasure in stating that tho mill was completed in May last to their satisfaction. Owing to tho want .of capital your directors are unable to pur chase sufficient wheat to enable the manager to keep the mill going full time. Tho quality of flour turned out has given general satisfaction, and with in creased capital the present operations could be easily doubted at little or no extra cost. You will sco by the balance-sheet, that so far your directors have not been able to show a profit on their transactions; but it must be borne in mind that tho expenses have been for two years, while tho returns have only been coming in for about four mantlis." Tho liabilities, including an overdraft of L 942 16s Od at the Bank of Australasia, were stated at L-1,021 2s 4d, while the assets (inclusive of preliminary expenses, cash in hard, and profit and Iosh) made up tho same- amount. The Profit and Loss Account was as follows:— To balance, L3u Ids Id; wheat account, LI.S7S 16s Od ; bags and sacks, L 142 13s 2d; wages, LlB9 Hs 4d ; office expenses, LOS 145~4d; expenses, Lll7 7a 7d ; insurance, L39 ; discount, L22 13s 9d: total, 1,2,511 14s 7d. By flour account, L 1,413 9s 3d ; flour in hand, L 139 7s 6d: wheat, L48O; sack?, LOO 13s 3d: total, L6S9 9d; balance, L 344 4s 7d. Total, L 2.514 14s 7d. After discussion tho report and balance-sheet were adopted. Mr Isaac McLcod and Mr D. Oxlcy were elected directors to fill tho vacancies on tho directorate, while Mr T. L. White was ap pointed auditor.

Helensville Timber Company (Limited).— Annual Meeting.

Tho third annual meeting of the share holders of tho Holensvillo Timber Company was held on Oct. 27 in tho office, Colonial Bank Buildings, Mr A. Bull (Chairman of Directors) presiding. Fully three-quarters of an hour olapsed before the necessary quorum of seven was obtained. Tho Secre tary (Mr J. A. Walker) read tho following report and balanco sheet: —

Your directors have pleasure in presenting their third report and balance-sheet for the year cniiiiig 30th September, ISSI. Tho mill and uiiiohiiiory have boon maintained in eflloient working order. The cost of till repairs, besides tho sum of £63G 15a 3d for depreciation, lias teen charged to revenue account. Tho balanco of the year's trading, after deducting thoaboyo sum of £ffi!G 153 3d.sb.ows a net prolltof £2,383 Isod,which added to the amount brought forward from hist yoar.makes a total of £3 408 lla Odtobedealuvith. Your directors propose to appropriate £71 Ss for directors' fees, and to pay a dividend of 5 per cent., amounting to £133, loiving a balance of £2,907 3s !)d to bo carried forward to profit md loss new account. In accordance with the articles of association, tho directors retiring mo Messrs H. V. Kavnnach and Thomas Melvillo; but as it is intended that the numborof directors be reduced to five, no election of directors will tako place, Tho auditor also retires, but is eligible, and offers himself for re-election.— Aktiiur 13ULL, Chairman. Auckland, i7th Octobor, ISSI. Balance-sheet at 30th September, I^Bl.— Dr.: Capital, 1.000 shares at £5 each, £20.000 : capital issued. 1,700 shares at £3 paid, £8,530; 25 shurcsat £i 12s lid. £65 I2stirt ; i shares at £1. £1. Total, £8,503 12a 6d. Bills payable, *3.01615s 2d; National Bank of New Zealand, £1.690 lGs Id: do., outstanding cheques, t37 10s Total, £1,728 Gs Id. Sundry accounts owing by Com pany, £710 93 Id : dividends unpaid, £18 2a licl; bilance o£ Profit and Loss Account, £3,4(iS lls 9d. Grand total, £18,081 17s Id.—Or.: freehold property, £42i 12s Cd ; freehold property—bush, £51G. Total. £910 12s 6d. Mill buildings, machinery, and railway siding, £6,367 123 3d: less depreciation, £036 15s 3d. Total, £5,730 17s. Sundry accounts owing to Company. £3,101 10* 31; timber at mill and yards and 6toreß, £8,073 Jfe 3d; cash in hand, £1U 12s Id. Grand total, £IS.OSII7s Id. Phokit and Loss Account.—To wages and salaries, £1.336 10s 7A; general expenses, dis count*, and commission, £2.311 10s Gd; freight (railway charges), £1,311 fe; depreciation. £036 15s3d; balance, £3.-lOSUsfld: t0ta1.£12,000113 Id. Hy balanco from 30th September, ISS3, £2,010 Ms lei ; less preliminary expenses, £113 3s Ud; directors fees. £18214s; dividend at 10 per cent., £069 !).i.-£955 G3 9d Total, £1,0,15 7a Id ; rents of houses, £7fi Us; gross profit. £10,878 17s 3d. Grand total, £i 2,000 lls Jd. I have examined the books o£ the Ilolensville Timber Company (Limited), and compared tho samo with tho vouchers, which I find correct, and that the above balance-sheet is a true statement of the affairs of the Company on the 30th of Septem ber, 1881.—John Milne, Auditor. Auckland, 17th Octobor, ISSI. It was then agreed, on tho Ciiaikman's motion, that a dividend at tho rate of 5 per cent, upon the capital account should be declared payablo on and after tho 3rd November.

After soino discussion, in which Messrs Oxley, Isaac McLeod, and Chambers took part, Mr J, Milne was re-appointed auditor at a feo of L 25.

A voto of thanks was i nutted to the manager, Mr Curtis Moore; th late Secre tary, MrKavanagh ; and thepit..;ci;t Secre tary, Mr J. A. Walker,

This closed the annual meeting. An extraordinary me-;!;>v was held im mediately afterwards, uc which a special resolution was passed reducing the number of directors from seven tcrfive. The passing of a voto of thanks to the Chairman brought tho proceedings to a close.

Bank of New Zealand-Half-yearly Meeting.

TJio regular half-yearly meeting of the proprietors of the ahovfl bankinfj institution was held on October 28 in the now and Fnacious Board-room, tho head offices, Queen-street. Some 30 gentlemen were

present, Dr. Campbell , (Chairman of Directors) presiding. The following report and balance-sheet were submitted ':■ —

Iho result of the operations of the past half year enables the directors to meet shareholders with tho following report :—The not profit for the half-year ended 30th September, after full appropriation for all known bud airi doubtful debts and in reduction of bank premises and furniture accounts, amounts to fiii.liSS 17s3d; to waieh lias to be added—lvjlnhau from luilf yaa- w-.d-d ;Hst March, IS-I, £13.10". 118 Id; Kivinija total available for division of £9fi,oD3 17a 7d, which it is proposed to appropriate as fallows :-To payment of dividend, tt the rate of 10 per cent, por annum, £.00,1.00; to bunus of 5i t.-tr tharo, equal to 5 per cent, vcr annum, '-25,030; to bs'uiuce carried to profit and loss (lirfwiicemm:), i.21,0?3 17a 7d: total, iC'JU.O33 17s 7d. The dividend ana bonus will be payable at ttu: lK'n.i oflieo, Auckland, to morrow (Wednes day), 1 no 2!)t', in9"jmt, and at branches on receipt uf a-! vkjc.—JiV tho I o.u-d of Directors, J. Luqan Campbell, Chairman.

Aggregate Balance-sheet ov the Bank of New Zealand, at SOih Soptombcr, ISil, including London Oflice at 31st July, 18S1.

LlAHlLiriES.—Capital paid up. £1,000,000; reservo lund, £«2j,000 ; notes in circulation. £5).0,35n ; bills payable in circulation, £1,111,477 06 7d ; deposits and other liabilities, £1O,.1!IO,813 Is Id ; balance of profit and loss, £80,0U3 17s 7d. Total, £1-1,133.707 2-1 3d.

Assists.—Coin and cash balances at bankers, fiI.CfIB.SU fls; money on ehort calls in London, £Cr>8,023 :ia 10d ; bullion on hand and in transit, £159.25 C3s tid ; Government securities, £i00.0!2 Is Ud ; bills receivable and Becuri:irb in London, V.1.mi.12-i3*; bills disßouiit^l mid other delita due to the bank, *51,.'i23,753 I2n lOil; landert pro perty, bank premise?, «n.. ii'!)/,0i;3 Sa Id. Total, £11.133.707 2a 3d.

Pnoifrr and Loss Account.—To dividend on 100,000 shared of £10 each, at rate of 10 per cent, per annum, fi)0,000: bonus at the rate of 03 per share, equal to a per cent, per annum, £25,000; balance carried to prallt, and loss new account, £21,»!W 17s 7d : £!>.),(>!>.'! i7s 7d. Isy balance from hulf-yenrended :il. t jMareli. ISSj. £13.105 On 4d; net profit for half-year ended r;Qlh September, 1884, .-eSL'BSS 17.1 »d: £'J(i,o!);U7s "il.

Ki::-i :;vro I'u.vu.—To balance. £025.000; by bnlnncß from last half-year, i'Eij.OOO. We here by cerr.it'r that v.'a have examined the accounts of thoß.-ink of Now Z.-aland for tho linlf-year ended 30th September, 18SJ, and that wo have counted the cash balances and examined the bills and other sacuritics held at the head office, and compared ihe returns o£ the brandu'S with the statements in the foregoing balance-sheet, and have found the same to be correct — (Signed) W.M. Jk.ves Tavlok, J. L. Wilson, Auditors.

The CiiAiiiVAN.in moving the adoption of the report and balance - sheet, said :— Gentlemen, —You are all more or less in timately acquainted witlrthe condition of business throughout Ncv," Zealand, and the influences which, lor the past three years, have prejudicially affected it. These have so often been remarked on from this chair that I need not weary you with any re petition ; but it affords me much gratifica tion to bo ablo to notice symptoms of re turning prosperity. Very considerable re lief has been effected by the reduction of merchants' stocks throughout the colony, and the more rapid and reliable communi cation established with England by direct steamers will tend much, not only to pre vent any future glut, but generally to econo mies capital. Appreciable recovery has taken place both in demand for and price of wool, and tho future prospects of the market appear favourable. Frozen mutton, which up to a very recent period left it open to doubt whether the export might not have to be discontinued, at all events for a time, has lately attained a position in the London market which seems to ensuro a fair return to growers, and most encouraging accounts have been received of the probable future markets for New Zealand tinned meats and dairy produce. The prospects for wheat growers are not of so assured a character. The high average of tho harvests in America and England, and tho rapidly increasing supplies being obtained from India, leavo little hopo of remunerative prices for the coming season, but it is understood that a considerably diminished area is under this crop, farmers having given more attention to grazing and tho growth of other cereals, for which there is a better market. Ne«" Zealand being the chief field of operation fur this bank, and our share of its business being so large, wo have naturally felt tho influence of the past depression, and until a more marked recovery takes place wo have thought it better to make provision for possible losses on a more than average scale rather than make further present additions to reserve. I trust, how over, that such caution will not long be necessary, and that portion at least of what ia now provided for possible contingencies may yet bo returned to profit. Notwith standing the influences to which I have alluded, and the general fall in the value of money, we are enabled to meet you with the very satisfactory report and 'balance sheet which have just been read, and after paying our usual dividend and bonus, to open the new half-year with the respectable balance of £21,093 17s 7d, a result which, under the circumstances, will, I am sure, commend itself to shareholders. As com pared with last balance-sheet, there is little room for comment on the figures put before you to-day. It will bo seen that in point of resources our position is a strong one, and we are ready at any time to take advantage of any opening which offersformoreactavebusiness. The coin and equivalents show an increase of over i.'] 50,000, while our advances of all kinds exhibit a slight decrease. The cir culation, in sympathy with inactive busi ness, phows slight contraction ; bills pay able, which indicate the volume of this Bank's exchange transactians, are, as is usual at this season of the year, at their lowest point, while deposits and other liabilities are higher by more than half-a -million. The available balance of profit and loss is better by £8,000 than in last report., due party to increased profit, and partly to the larger balance carried forward from last half-year. With an expression of confidence that before we'again meet a very marked improvement in general business will have been experienced in the colony, I beg to move tho adoption of the repert and bal ance sheet.

Sir F. Wuitaker said that be had much pleasure and satisfaction in seconding the motion for the adoption of the report and balance-sheet. The proprietors could not feel otherwise than gratified with the balance-sheet when they looked back upon the state of affairs which had existed for some time past in reference to .tho different commercial prospects of the country. He was glad to see that such a depres sion ss apparently had existed was passing away, and that tho bank was creasing its business, while being at the same timeable topromptlymeetany demand which should be made on it. Its position was one of great strength, and it was quite capable of carrying on a much greator busi ness than it transacted at the present time. Tho object of the directors had always been to do v safe business rather than aw advon turous one, and as a consequence of this judicious policy they were ready to take advantage of whatever openings for business from time to time presented themselves. The accounts, with tome slight modifications, were those of previous years, and the balance, as he had previously remarked, coald hardly prove otherwise than satisfactory to the proprietors. With these remarks he had much pleasure in seconding tho motion. The resolution was then put and carried. As Mr William Innes Taylor was tho only candidate for the vacancy in the directorate, he was declared duly elected. On tho motion of Mr G. P. Pibhce, seconded by Mr J. Batgek, Messrs J. L Wilson and A. K. Taylor were appointed auditors.

A vote of thanks to tho directors and officers of the Bank was passed unani mously, on the motion of Mr C. J. Stone, seconded by Mr A. Boardman.

Apple Farm Company.

The annual meeting of the Apple Farm Company was held on the 31st Octo ber, in Mr T. L. White's office, ScherfFs Buildings, Mr Cairns presiding. Tho directors submitted a report and balance! eheot, together with a statoment of farm operations, furnished by tho manager, Mr Perry, which contained the fullest informa tion respecting the work already done and in progress. That being bo, they only added their own personal convictions to thoso of the manager, that the Company had a bright future before it. The prolit and loss account was as follows : —Dr.—Wages, £107 10s 5d ; interest on mortgage, i'4l3 ss; salaries, £324 ss; timber, i' 36 11s Sd; ironmongery, £± 13s 3d ; general expenses, £0S 12s 7d ; station ery, £12 2s 6d : depreciation, £9 7s sd: total, £1,366 7s'lod. Balance, £1,256 7s lOd. Cr.— Rent of paddocks, £110. Balance, £1,256 7s lOd. An encouraging report was also presented from the manager. It con gratulated the shareholders on the success ful result of the year's operations, notwith standing unfavourable weather, and stated that there was every prospect of tho enter prise becoming highly remunerative. "With reference to tho codlin moth, he considered that owing to the special character of the soil of the Apple Farm, there was but a small hsk of any substantial injury resulting to the orchard from this pest, as their soil was of a loamy, somewhat moist description, rest ing upon a loamy clay subsoil, which pve senteS conditions not nearly so favourable to tho development of the codlm moth as did other and drier soils. Ho therefore believed that with duo care and watchful ness all real danger from this source might be avoided." The general condition of the orchard was satisfactory. 47,000 trees were planted last year, all looked strong and healthy; and the 1,500 planted this season were well established Tho report and balance-sheet were adopted. The retiring directors, Messrs Billington, Peacock, and Connell, were re-elected, and Mr E. B. Parsone wag appointed, audito^

OBITUARY NOTICES.

The P>o<. r. James Buller died at nnon ou the 6th November, ajred 72 >ears. lie. has been 45 years in the colony.

Mr Peter Lninc, confectioner, an old an<l respected resident of Wellington, died suddenly on October 2.3 from apoplexy.

Mr John McFarlane, fanner, Kangicr.i, Canterbury, died on October '2j. Ho \i-as a colonist of 44 j-ears'standing, 30 of which he passed in Rangiora district. He was a member of the County Council, and Presi dent of the Northern Agricultural Associa tion for many years.

The death is announced of Heremia, one of the principal chiefs of the Mokau coun try. He was related to Te Wetere, and though not so shrewd as the " hero " of White Cliff-?, he possessed far greater tribal influence. Heremia was a thorough-goiiif; savagb of the old school, very hospitable, but'extremely inconsistent. Welli's "His tory of Taranaki" mentions Heremia as having been one of the White Cliffs mur derers, but this is generally denied by tho natives.

Mr R. Graham, junr., received n telegram from Dr. Lewis, of Ohine mutu on October 31, informing him of the death of Mr J. A. Vialou, who was at tho time Of his death manager the Lake House Hotel. Mr Vialou was for many years proprietor of the Auckland Hotel. Afterwards he removed to Hamil ton, whore he also carried on an hotel. He at one time held the position of Mayor of Hamilton. We believo that up to the 29th October Mr Vialou was not complaining, and it is expected that the cause of death was apoplexy.'

An old and worthy colonist of the early day 3 passed away on O.:t. 30 in the poison of Mrs Kelly, wife of Mr Maurice Kelly, senr., of the Wade. Tho deceased lady, who was 76 years of age, arrived in the colony 45 years ago, and during the whole of that time has been associated with Wade settlement. Sho was married to the late Mr John Fair before she espoused Mr Maurico Kelly, and by both husbands ehe had a considerable family. Mrs Kelly was. widely known and esteemed for many good qualities ; her hospitality was proverbial, and had gained for her the name of "Queen of the Wade." An a flection of the heart was, we believe, the cause of death.

Mr T. L. Sheppard, formerly M.H.R., died in Dunedin Hospital on October 2S.

INVENTIONS.

An Inventors' Agency Company, with a capital of £5,000, in £1 shares, is being formed in Christchurch, its chief object be ing to bring out the inventions of people who have not the necessary means to do so themselves.

Mr W. W. Crawford, of this city, has mado application for .letters patent to be issued fwt a Factory Refrigerator Butter Package invented by him. This is intended for conveying pats of butter from the factories to the storekeepers in a hard and firm condition in the hottest summer weather. Those storekeepers who have been compelled in previous summers to buy butter in a liquid state will probably ap preciate this boon. Three Auckland inventors' applications for letters patent are notified in the " Gazette "of the 9th Oct. An important discovery is that of Dr. Aickin, of Ponsonby Road, who seek 3 protection for an insecticide and plant vermin exterminator, which, it is claimed, will destroy all the tribe of aphi des. The others are W. F. Jones for piano forte hopper roller and circular hammer, which we noticed recently ; and H. J. Tur ner, Devonport, for " Excelsior hremorrhoid support." An invention which is claimed to be of great utility and economy has just been perfected by Mr Matzen, Df Ireland-street, and a working model can be inspected at his premises by those interested. It is a wool-scouring machine of simple construc tion and action, yet perfecting the oi^era tion so completely as to cause a great saving. The wool is first put into large receiving boxes, four in number,, which are fixed upon a revolving table. These boxes when filled are carried under the stampers. After the wool has been well beaten it is shot down a sloping table, and passes through two largo rollers into the wasn-trough, from whence it is dragged through the water by the action of a revolving rake, which passes the wool along into a second trough of water. The wool is again caught by a second revolving rake, which again drags the wool through the trough and forces it under the action of two rollers, which press the water from the wool. It is then passed under the pressure of a second roller, finally coming out of the machine nearly dry for packing.

MINER STEPHEN IS AUCKLAND.

Mr Milner Stephen, " the magnetic healer," of whom so much has been heard from time to time during the past 18 months, being nt present in Auckland a sympathetic pakeha friend of Tawhiao, commiserating his rheumatic-stricken con dition, contrived a meeting on Oct. 28 be tween the dusky potentate and the reputed miracle-worker. Tawhiao waa surrounded by the lotions and liniments • which he brought with him from England, and on being informed of the simplicity of Mr Stephen's modus operandi, consented to allow himself to be operated upon, provided no uncanny incantations were used. Mr Stephen accordingly made a number of magnetic " passes" with his hands over the members affected by the rheumatism, viz., the loins and legs, and then asked Tawhiao to walk briskly, and sco if he felt any pain. The monarch complied, tread ing gingerly at first, but by-and-by walking with more freedom. He stated that he felt relief, and at once purchased^ a bottle of magnetised oil to take with him to Whati wbatihoe to-day. He also remarked that if the cure proved to be a permanent one, ho would ■Hrite a letter stating the fact. If the white tohunga had proposed to correct the squint in his eye, or to rejuvenate his grey-streaked hair, he would not have allowed him, as he waa known by these things, but there could be no harm in driving the pains out of his limbs.

CRIMES.

A man named McGowern committed sui cide on October 17 by cutting his throat with pair of scissors and enlarging tbe wound by tearing it with his fingers. News was received at Nelson on October 15 that the lunatic. Gibson, who escaped from the Nekon Asylum about a month previous, had shot a man named Busch in the bead. Gibson was captured on Oct. 10 in Pigeon Valley, Waketield. AMr Wadesword was walking with a young lady, and when near the footbridge saw a man barefooted walk on to the road about 100 yards distant, and feeling sure it was Gibson, he dashed off after him. On being charged with shooting Busch, he replied that no one saw him do it, and they could not prove it. From latest reports Busch is progressing satisfactorily. At tbeßlenheimSupremeCourton October 21, Judge Richmond, in charging the Grand Jury upon the charge of infanticide against Fanny Bonniirgton (which is the only indictment i*i the calendar), referred to the reluctance of juries to convict for child murder ovon on most convincing evidence. The law on the subject was not in accord ance with public sentiment.and ought to be amended, though it was easier to com plain of the existing law than suggest a satisfactory improvement. One would like that, the partner of tho woman's guilt should share her shame and punish ment, but Buch was not practicable to ac complish. The Grand Jury found a true bill of concealment of birth only. Prisoner was a domestic servant to Mr Dodson, M.'H.K., and ! entered his employment in February. Sho 1 was delivered of an infant on tho night of . the 3rd July, its dead body being found in 1 the closet next morning. After trial, pri ; soner waa acquitted on the ground of in j sanity, and was ordered to be detained during the Colonial Secretary's pleasure. At the B.M. Court, Christchurch, on tho 20th of October, Patrick McCarthy, seaman, was charged with making a murderous attack on Captain Richard son, of the barquo H. J. Libby, which ar rived from Boston on the 18th. after a voyage of 108 days. The assault, which tookplace on the high seas, is thus described struggling together. I immediately separated them. .McCarthy ran towards me, swearing, that he would kill the mate. Wsnt to my cabin to put cm shoe 3, and I went forward to try and quiet the man. I foijnd McCarthy in the fore castle with a knife in his hand, and ordered him on deck. He replied: 'If you want me, come in after me.' I told the second mats to take him out, I following myself. Immediately on this McCarthy made a rush at me, and stabbed me on the left side above the hjp, the knife running dowq towarila tho groiu. I drew tho knife out ; had Mm put in irons in the lazarette, McCarthy still-Swearing that if he got loose he would do fur both the mate anil myself. Fearing he might succeed in breaking loose, I had nim chained down with his hands behind him."-" Captain Richardson, who is recovering from his wound, kept McCarthy tU Irons »«4 gave bim in charge of the

police when the ship reached port. Thj | c ise having been brought before the Idea i raagistiat-s it was declared that tho vesa? I boii'.^ an American ship the local courts I had no jurisdiction, and the case was'ttji ferrod 10 tho American Consu-1, who ordered |. tho conveyance of the accused to AmoriCtti [ The man alleged that undue cruelty ha<J p boon exercised towards him by the captaii] | ttter his arrest. A petition was presented I m t!ie government asking for the release of f; ;,ho prisoner, but they referred petitioners | to tho American Consul. Subsequently ai 1 application was made to tho Supreme Couit I for a writ of Habeas Corpus to determine | the legality of prisoner's detention in1 Cyttelton Gaol. Mr Justico Johnatoia I ordered the writ to bo issued. ) ]

MISCELLANEOUS.

A Stock Exchange has just been formed . at Dunedin. It lias been decided to establish work shops in connection with Lyttclton Graving] j Dock. I Cargo saved from the wrecked ship Last-; ingham is being sold by auction at go'taj prices in Wei I i r> gton. I The total receipts of the Borough of One-; * hnnga-for tho last half-year amounted toi 5 iS37, and the expenditure to £742. Christchurch Hospital Board has resolved; on erecting an infectious diseases hospital, alf | j cost of about £1,000. Guy Favvke's night was kept up by thouf; sands of juveniles in the suburbs, merely fp|j ihe fun of the affair, and small bonfires, were blazing in all directions.. ', The Auckland Telegraph Office last year yielded a profit of £3,3'J3, while in other districts of the colony there were losses in? the Telegraph Department. There are 167 newspapers in tho colony. Of these, 47 are published daily, 12 tri weekly, 23 bi-weekly, 53 weekly, 1 fort? < nightly, and 31 monthly. "Government having offered £250 to assist; '■) in introducing herring ova to the colony^ 3 Mr S. G. Fan- goes Home by the Doric to j bring out herring as well as ettlmoti ova, ■;■-, . Horse-traction, it h;ia baon found, does not pay on the Dunedin tramways, and thia': - ; Company ask the City Council to extend* j the term of their concessiou so that they? | may introduce a new mode of traction. M The Customs launch was employed on thp,' 6th November in conveying tho balance oL ; the damaged American apples outside of: die harbour, where they wero discharged) 1 into tho sea, .':,.': At tha Queen-street establishment opened.] | by the Melbourne Clothing and Drapery;! Company, may bo seen the electric lighcj ji illuminating their extensive premises Mi j place of gas. The resolution of the Sydney Seamen's; Union that sailors' wages should be adt vanced to £7 per month will, it is said, inj| \ crease the expenditure of the Union Steam ship Company by £3,000 a year. The New Caledonian Chamber of Coinf! merce at isoumeahas unanimously passed m resolution in favour of the immediate an-; . nexation by France of the New Hebrides, Santa Cruz, and the Solomon Islands. ; I Moulded cement, made by Mr T. J.V Thompson, at Bluff, has been tested by tho Government Assistant Engineer, and found; ■ to give a resistance under tension of ISSIbSj | to the square inch. On November 1 Harry Herd, bootmaker, ■;; George-street, Dunedin, committed suicice? , by hanging himself to a bracket in his shop. Deceased was single, and had nov ;s relatives in the colony. He had be<;nl | drinking. Following the example of Auckland, : the|i ] City Council of Christchurch are moving in the direction of annexing Sydenhani, St. -■ . Albans, and other suburbs. A conference?. '■] of the different governing bodies is to hSs jj called to consider the proposal. ' ; ';=j j Land is rapidly rising in valueiri the'jl • Karangahape Ward. On the 24th October!; 1 a lot near the branch Bank of New Zea«f land, having 33 feet frontage td the* ; Karangahape Road, was sold at the rate of £62 10s per foot. The Bank of New Zealand attained i(B|| j 23rd birthday on the 16th October, and in. celebration of the event the doors of thej| k head office were closed, the employes;! | granted a holiday, and the New Zealand! ti Sag was displayed from the flagstaff. . ! | Mrßowron, Inspector of Dairies, reports . there are 17 factories in the North Island, j and he calculates that fully 400 tons of|) j cheese have been manufactured this season^ If all this had. been sold at 7d perlb, the. * North Island alone would have received! £24,000. Up till October 31st last there had bemf 170 bankruptcies in Christchurch duringi \ the present year.as against 92 for the Auck (j land district within the same period. The conclusion is that the state cf trade must j] be nearly twice as bad in the City of tho Plains as in Auckland, The result of the examination held at :tW New Zealand Pharmacy Board's office on the 15th Oct. is that Messrs Joseph L, Edson|s Thos. E. Macdonald, and Philip LeQuesne> { huve_ pa?sed creditable examinations, which ' ■ qualify them to be registered as pharma- BUtical chemists of New Zealand. Messrs J. U. Miller and Richard Whelan )unedin, havo been awarded the Humane '■' ociety's silver medal for their reßcue of, the High School boys la&t summer froml Bird Rock, off Ocean Beach. The boys • had gone nesting, and were in imminen|f I danger of being drowned by the incoming^ i tide. " ' , j. At the New Zealand Baptist Union Con] ■ ference on Oct. 17 Mr, Thos. Dick, DunedipJl was elected Chairman for ISSS. The Com mittee wore requested to try to arrange for a visit to the colony of Messrs Fullerton and??' Smith, the evangelists, of the Rev. C. I§i Spurgeon's church. Mr John Collins, of Wellington, gavo a fite for a church "~ilsi Bulls. The Conference has now concluded? its sittings Tho 30th anniversary of the Battle of ' Inkerman was celebrated on Nov. 5 by a| dinner of veterans at the United Service Hotel. Captain Handley presided, and was supported by Major Shepherd and Mr -{! I Superintendent Thomson, the vice-<ShaiHa j being filled by Dr. Tcnnent. Tho toasts Ufl included " The Queen, Prince of---§|| Wales, and Royal Family," "The Amj^nl and Navy," " The Duke of Cambridee.'SM "H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh," "His ! j Excellency the Governor," "Our Dead ' wi Comrades," " The Volunteers," ".The GMs|§|f We Left Behind Us," and "Oui? Guests.'\j-aj 1 His Worship the Mayor performed tl a -I ceremony of presenting long service medala li to members of the Auckland Fire Brin ffiß , ■ | at the Brigade Station, on Oct. 13. TheiS;; 1 was a large attendance of members of tha* 1 Brigade, and several honorary members ais| I visitors were also preseut. A medal witK ifl eight clasps, representing twenty-one yeail! ! j service, was presented to Superintondout.. 1 Hughes, and medals with ono clasp each to* 1 the following:—Senior Foreman Harleyii i I Junior Foreman plark, Branchman Heaps,!' 8 and Firemen Waito, Fuljames and Stanley. H I Medals without clasps were presented to' Firemen G. Finley and T. Solomon. --.'A\ Theconsecrationanddedicationeeremonics in connection with a new lodge named as above under the Scotch Constitution woiflf ! I held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Ponsonby, , on Nov. 5. One of the largest gatherings - i Of the craft—fully 2CO persons—witnessed^ I the ancient rites prescribed for BUcKii S occasions. Tho Provincial Grand Lodge Scotch Constitation was presided over by S j I Sir F. Whitaker, and was opened at 8 \\\ o'clock in accordance with "ancient ji custom and in due form. The Prb^flpl vincial Grand Master was supported 4J4 by V.W. Bro. Win. Lodder, Deputy Grand ||l Master English Constitution, and his Jj-| officers, and in addition there were on the 111 dais fully 20 past masters representing the il; various lodges of tho city. The following I] are some of tho brethren present • H ; <J"''Sl Wade, D.G.S.; Rev. Wm. Tcbbs, D.G.Cill' F.W.E. Dawson, D.G.J.YV.': M S Leer1) Is P.B.G.P. Tho P.O. Lodge, 1.C., "was M | presented by W. J. Suiter, P.«.J.W.-;'#«« Rule, P.G.J.D. ; J. 11. Burns, P P.G.D.Clii'j St. Andrew Lodge, 41S, S.G., hy '"I W.M. A. Kaye and his otiicere;W&l Ara / Lodge, C4S, 1.c., by Gf ■ XVf. ifj)| Powloy, W.M., and his o/licora. LoagQ 1| B VVaitotnata, 6SO, EC, by H. Eniott,}*! W M nnd his offioirs. Prince of Wales'a ifl Lfidge, 1,338, 8.C., byJ. P. Clark, W.M., ! nnd'his officers. Lodge Remuera, 1,710, !! j 8.C., by 11. Bedford, W.M., and hia?jp officers. Lodge Eden, 1,530, E.G., by V Brother Newson, W.M., and his ofliogrs. I Lodge Albion, 2,003, E.C., by A. 'wB I Gardner, W.M., and his officers. The de<si-Jj I cation \kbb pronounced by Brother Sir "EMl Whitaker, after which the officers ele'cttsls were invested and installed. The follow- 1 ing are the names of the brethren :—Brother '| Win. Anderson, P.M., R.W.M. ; Brother] William McCullough, P.M., D.M.,:BrothcrSl A. Dewar, P.M., S.M. ; Brother 11 Thomas liobson, S.W.; Brother W' SMI| G. Allen, J.W.; Brother J. G. Hendei- 1 ton, Treasurer; Brother H. W. Gcissler, tt\ Secretary; Brother J. McKenzie, S.D; ;li Brother W. H. Young, 3D.; Brother 11, j|: Anderson, J.G. ; Brother E. Tonge,-Tyler. Upon tho conclusion of the ceremonies, 1 the brethren present assembled in tho ad- \\ joiniug hall, where a banquet table was If. laid. -The chair was occupied by "Sir If, 1 Whitaker, supported ny Bro. \V. Loddei, jj • ho newly installed '--aster (Anderson;, jj Brothers Wade, La lioche ond other prej jj; minent mtmberf o icho order. ", JL •'ROUGH ON r'.-«.- n« M m ,t „(.,,„,„ r0a .,,, s ]J: At DruggUte, . SihI1

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