SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

■HIGH WATER { To .morro* Morning, 0.12 SUNSET.-This Evening, 7.19 BUN'HISE-To-morrow Morning. 4.51 MOON'S AOK.—New Moon, 2ith, 1.10 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

SJiS«||3 YESTKKDAY. •'.,., '' Ringarooma. s.s.. Tozcr. from Sydney ...iSouthorn Cross, s.s., Ross, from Gisborne 1 ; Energy, schooner, Cooper, from Greyinoulh -;.. fit. '.''..'-?■,[ > _ TO-DVY. $' ' " •■ iManapouri, s.s., I^gan, from Russell , , JvCundidate. barque, from London B a.: _r".-jvt

DEPARTURES.

PYK9TRBDAY. i__\\ Riiignroomn, s.s., Tozer, for Sydney - I Jona. s.s., Amodeo, for Russell ' '<. 'A Mncgregor, s.s., Johnson, for Whangarei IBM* xi, o s , g . Ringnroonia leaves for Sydney at 5 o'clock this evening with the following passen gers:—Missos Shields and Black, Messrs J. Coutts, F. Muir, Mansou, Cornell, Jos. Black, and Lieut. Lecpor. Tho s.s. Southern Cross arrived from the South early yesterday morning. She returns South on Friday. The blignntinc Peerless arrived at Melbourne from Kaipara on the 31st inst. Tho brigantine Look Out left Sydney for this port on December 21, with 1187 bags boncdust, 8 drays, 2 spring carts. The brigantine Aurora arrived at Sydney from Kaipnra on December 21, The brig Naiad left Newcastle for Auckland on December 20. The brig Albert tho Cood arrived at Sydney from Whangaroa on December 24. Tho ship Northumberland left London for Auckland on December 10. Tho following vessels wcro londing at London for Auckland, on November 16:—Aloostis. barque, 824 tons; Brenhilda, barque, 1,320 tons, Rangitikei. ship, 1,188 tons. Tho New Zealand Shipping Company's direct steamer Tongariro left Lyttelton tor London on Sunday, with a largo numbci or passengers and a full cargo o£ frozen meat and wool for the Fobruary salee. Tho New Zealand Shipping Company have recoived cable advices that the Kimpohu. the third steamer, mudo a trial speed Of lit Knots. She left the Clyde for London on the 28th.

ARRIVAL OF THE CANDIDATE.

■ Tho barque Candidate arrived from London this afternoon, after a passage of Hi days from

ARRIVAL OF THE RINGAROOMA.

The s.s. Ringarooma arrived ja*w*jf •_\ 7.15 a.m. Sho left Sydney on the 2/th ultimo at 1.30 p.m. Passed the Three Kin«s at 119011, and North Capo at 3.15 p.m. on the 31st ultimo ar riving as above, Had moderate Bouth-cast wind! with southerly swell, and fine weather throughout. Passongors, for Auckland-Saloon, Mrs Homory. Mrs Fullor, Mrs Matthews, Misses Fuller, Matthews, Gooch. Messrs 3. W. Gray, Stovin, J. A'llcckctt, G. Higgins. H. L. iliKßin, J. Lcckio, C. S. Stringer, J. A. Powling.XE. Shorn. Masters Hemorv (2), and 15 steerage. For Wellington-Saloon: Mr John son. For Lyttelton: » steerage. /or 1 ort Chalmers-Saloon : Miss A. Vary, M__2S___* Stovens.andl steerage. For Melbourne—Saloon. Mr and Mrs Percy Hcarr, Mr and Mrs Lock wood, Messrs 11. It. Smith and Mem. We aro indebtod to Mr Robert Guy, purser, for press parcels, etc.; and also reports. ___£ y.^ -■ .tyh • ... '* *

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under :— Tins Day. For Thames, per Hotomahana, at i 1.5 p.m. For Coroinandel, per Coromandel, 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 27th inst. For Trypkcna.per Mary, at 9 a .111. For Wulwera, To Kapa, Craigicburn, and- SWarkworth, per Hose Cusoy, at TO a.m. For Gisborne, Napier, and Southern Ports, per Manapouri, at 11 a.m. For Wnitara, etc.. per Douglas, at 11 a.m. For Tauranga, Ohinoiuutu. and Opotiki, per Glenelg, at I p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5 p.m. For Whitiaiigi and Upper Mill, per Rowena, at 5 p.m. For W hanxarei Heads, Whangarci, Knmo, and Mangapai, per Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Mangawai and Kaiwaka, per Ruby, at 5 p.m, Friday, Ith inst. For Watheke, Cowes, and Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 1. 0 p.m. Tuesday, Bth January. • City of Sydney, as follows— For Sandwich Islands, United States of imerica, Canada, British Columbia. Central uid South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 10 a.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of fiurope, at 10 a.m. For money orders, the previous evening at A o'clock. r For registered letters and newspapers, at 10 a. 111. Late lottcrs, bearing an oxtia feo of six pence in addition to the postage, will be received by tho Mail Agent on board the steamer up to tho time of sailing. Tills mail will bo duo in London on Sat urday, Feb. IC. 881. S. B, BISS, Chief PosUnastor. Chief Post-ofllco, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

JAN-UAIIV, 2, ISSI. Abbott's Opera House.—" Leah, tho For saken," 8 p.m. Theatre Royal—Walking Contest. Drill-shcd-St. Benedict's Bazaar, 7 till 10 p.m.

Birth.

GOODMAN.—On the Ist January, at her parents residence, Shaddock - street. Mount Kt'.c.i Road, the wife of tho late Charles Goodman, of a daughter.

Marriage.

DONALDSON—PYE.-On December 21, at St. James's Church, by the Itov. Mr Jlaenicol, William, second son o! James Donaldson, to »Kate, oldcsfcdaughtor of William Pyo, both I of Auckland.

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

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1884.

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

The petition by Fiji colonists for annexa tion to New Zealand lias been framed because tho delegates sent to tho Inter colonial Conference aro Wholly dissatisfied with the results obtained from the delibera tions of that Convention. Governor dcs Vooux's appearayce at tho conference pre vented the admission of tho elected repre sentatives, and it happened, therefore, that the colonists, who have no voice in their own Government, were denied the oppor tunity of appealing in person to tho states men of Australasia, upon whose sympathy and help they had based very great hopes. Sir W. des Vooux typifies the system undor which the white settlers of Fiji aro groan ing, and from which thoy pray for deliver ance ; his voice at the Convention was not tho voice of the inhabitants of Fiji; his presenco in an assembly of representative men was an anomaly, and in questionable taste. And among the colonial delegates tho representatives of Fiji found a general lack of broad-minded grasp of the subject. But though again thwarted in their aspira tions, tho settlers of Fiji aro animated by a spirit which in tljpee days must prevail over any system of nomineeism ; and if all other means of constitutional dgitation fail, the policy recently resolved upon by the Jamaica planters of refusing payment of all taxes until they are accorded Belf-govornment in some form, may havo better results. It wpuld at once oompel the Imperial Government to givo their ease that consideration which has beep heretofore denied-. The grievances of the Fiji settlers, as set out in their peti tion, aro substantial ones. With a tax ation representing £30 per head, they have no voice in tho expenditure of public reve nue? ; they are doiifed the right of trial by jury in mixed cases, and have practically no appeal, there being only one Judge, and the appeal lying to him from himself. Their aspirations find no expression through tine Goyornnient of tho colony; their aims aro misrepresented and thwarted, and thoy are in chronic constitutional rebellion against their rulers. Wear.c by n.o means sure, however, that Now Zealand, much as tho sympathies and interests of cur people favour their petition, can substantially help them. But they may roly ujw tfw: strong moral support of our leading public men. The petition for annexation to New Zealand was presented to the Premier whon in Sydney, #f)(I we beliave tho Fiji delegates have also consulted with Sir George Grey, whose absence from tiio pjjnferonco was n source of disappointment to tl^ejn. Their perseverance evidences a sincerity ti.at cannot faJJ of its .reward.

Thames Goldfield Prospects.

Is our issue of Friday, there appeared a few| remarks upofi 'the magnificent results from tho last two years' operations at the New Prince Imperial mine, Perhaps it may bo noire to some of our readers to leorn that this valuablo property lay despised and neglected by minors for several years, and its former proprietors wero pnJy stimu lated to action by the Mining Inspec tor's threat of forfeiture, unless worn wero resumed, Thereupon, the claim was sold at auction for an in considerable sum, being bought by a local firm of iron-founders, chiefly for the sake of the machinery situated upon it, and by them disposed of to the promoters of the present Company. To show hoiv lightly it was at one time esteemed, we ■<aay refer to the goldfields report of the G^-ernment Assistant-Geologist^ published in 1481, which alludes to the causes of the " cutti.nr off of tlie runs of gold at the-gBO -feet levehf the Prince Imperial mine." So far, howevei. from tho gold having run out, the present Cunp^py have traced exceed ingly rich runs to a depth of 430 feot below the sea-level, and Wo still a prospoot of meeting with reiSunerotive blocks at greater depth, the metal having ™sbeiideftMt ,pne' place below the floor of f the lowest levelr —-—^i~^_ . v ■

ruth of this supposition willjjo made by sntering an intermediate level upon tho i •cef, and thus prospecting the deeper 3 ri-ound before committing the Company_ to t Jio expense of continuing the winding i ihaft. The effect of the operations of the \ ast couple of years hat been to prove the t sxistence of a much more favourable class 1 )f country in the vicinity of tho Imperial i claims, and those situated southward of it, ( :han was found nearer the Big Pump. In tact, mining generally can be carried on . upon a more systematic basis than was formerly possible. To the Deep Level Cross Company is largely due the con- j tinned existence of a payable goldlield at , the Thames, this corporation having main twined the drainage operations, and while enabling others to work at considerable , depths, also conducted extensive prospect ing works on its own account. Tho dis covery of gold in the rise from the low level ! has realised that for which all connected with ; the goldlield have for years desired and earnestly longed, and probably after i a few weeks we shall find the two companies most intimately concerned —Cross and Imperial—improving upon it by commencing the development of leaders at the G4ofeetlevel. Onefeatureworthiiotic ing is that the leader carrying the gold is the first thoroughly defined body inter sected since passing the large Mariner's lode. This being the Case, it would bo in teresting to know the effect of continuing the main cross-cut, unearthing the loot wall box arches of the Imperial lode. Whilo on the subject of Deep Level mining, it might bo as well to bricliy glance at the projected company for the working of the lower ground of tho Caledonian, Kuranui Hill, Moanutaiuri, and other mines. These are properties which, though unbracing tho richest ai rl ferous deposits tho colony has known, have never received an adequate trial ill their lowest ground. Certainly a cross-cut was driven northward at the 040-feet level in the Kuranui mine, but it went wide of the previously productive claims, and little if any driving was carried out upon any lodo intersected The scheme now before the public proposes to strike directly into the heart of the claims, and there crosscut tho reefs in such a manner as to intersect them in the vicinity of tho Moanataiaii slide, this kind of formation being known to beneficially affect lodes —witness among othor instances tho present ricli patches in the Imperial, and tho last projit ablo run of tho Queen of Beauty mino. The scheme is one which is well worthy of support, and is recommended by most mining authorities ; while if carried out in its entirety, very little doubt is entertained as to tho ultimate result. The under taking must, howovor, be entered upon by persons who intend thoroughly proving tho ground, which can be accomplished at a comparatively small expense This article commenced by citing ~au example of a neglected claim being proved abundantly rich. A case which corresponds precisely is that of the Clolden Crown. That property, it will bo remembered, after being deprived of tho splendid Yuiis of gold that rendered it famous, was abandoned to tribiiteis, and filially fell into tho hands cf the County Council, under tho mortgage ell'oeted ns a guarantee in connection with the pumping operations. Being sold at auction, it was purchased by the promoters of tho present Company, who by judicious management, and working by economical moans* havo made it pay handsomely, and refunded the shareholders respectable dividend". Not to multiply parallels, reference might also be mado to the present Rright Smilo, which lay idlo for years after being relinquished by tho Candlelight and Multum-in-Parvo proprietors until taken up and worked profitably by the late Mr Carvoy, and of late by the Smile Com pony. The retrospect of tho past year is highly encouraging to those interested in° the field, and the outlook for tho future not loss satisfying. To sum marise the position : There aro the Imperial, Waiotahi, and Bright Smile mines on a dividend paying footing, the Dart promising to very shortly enter this happy state, having an apparently rich block in hand ; the Darwin with excellent prospects in virgin ground j the Cale donian self - supporting, and with work ings advancing towards a locality where payablo gold was left in the bottom of a winze ; tho London in exactly the samo position ; the Thames, Golden Crown, mill Moanataiaii prahiciiigquart/. of a remunerative character; the Kuranui Hill prospecting vigorously in a likely locality ; tho Otanui claim obtaining pay able stone; and tho Queen of Beauty and Deep Level Cross prospecting at great depths, the latter at tho same timo working upon remunerative blocks in a higher level. Within a few weeks developments may be looked for with confidence in more Uian ono of those enumerated, and goldfiold matters generally may be expected to take a brighter turn during 1884.

The business at tho Police Court this morning, before Superintendent Thomson, J. P., consisted of two drunkards, who wore reprimanded and discharged. John Fowler, known as tho auction .bellman, was re manded until to-morrow, on a charge of striking his wife, Honora, with a bar of iron, wliilo in a state of drunkenness. Threo men, John Forgio, Henry Angier, and Tlios. Stow, charged with fighting in tho Manu kau Road, Pamell, Fovgie boing tho ring leader, Mas fined 20s and costs ; tho other men were discharged. In order to allow excursionists time to visit the Theatre, tho steamer Coromandel will not leavo Auckland this evening until 12 o'clock midnight. It will be seen by advertisement else where that the Mayor has convened a public meeting for Tuesday evening next, in order that the Hon. F. Whitaker may deliver the requested address nnont the Annexation and Federation Conference. The verdict of the coroner's jury on Thos. Sheriff, killed by accident at Messrs Cousins and Atkins coachbuildlng estab lishment, was " Accidental death." St. Benedict's Church Bazaar, hold in the Drill-shed, is drawing to a close, nnd will finally be discontinuod after to-night. The bazaar was instituted for tho purpose of assisting the building fund of tho church. Tho contributions and onorgctic activity of tho ladies and friends deserve much commendation. Many of the articles are costly, and exhibit groat taste. Tho Committee intimate that to-night will be tho last of this temporary repository of works of art and articles of household use and ornamentation, and that tho balance of goo.ds will bo disposed of at reduced prices. The January number of the new volume of Mr Gpo. A. Brown's " Biblo Standard '. augurs well for its future success. Tlie new issue contains several excellent papers, viz.. "Past, Present, and Future," "Clothed," "Studies' |n Development," "Misrepresentation," " Commercial Value of Religion," and a number of interesting extracts. Also, selected poetry, church news, and current events. Mr Horace Dean's promenade concert and ball last night was a great success. The intervening pauses between tho terpsi chorean rounds were filled with songs of an appropriate character by ladies and gentle men. Dancjng commenced at 0 o'clock, and about 100 couples bowed to the lively inusp. Sub'Li,eut,enant Smith, pf the Navals, occupied the deli.eatp responsibility of Master of Ceremonies, and the catoring was entrusted to Messrs Gladding and Stainton, confectioners, of Mount Eden Road. In reply to invitations to visit Now Zca lanfl, pigned by]the Speaker and members of the General Assembly, Mr W. E.Gladstono, Premier pf England, has forwarded a letter through the Secretary of State for tho colonies to Sir \V. F. Drummond Jorvois. A. copy of this letter has just beon received by Sir fj. M. O'Rorkc, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Mr' Gladstone, while acknowledging " with sentiments of respect and gratitude," the invitation from this "advancedandimportan,tcol.ony,"adds: ~-'f It 13 unhappily impossible for me f;o comply with the invitation, on account of the constant pressure of my official duties, which ill ,adn)it of my remoyihg even to points much nearer 'this island and this metropolis. It is not without much r.egrct that 1 .make this reply to your courteous proposal, for I am ve\y sensible of the prac tical benefits produced by interchange of Visits between the inhabitants of the cfiffcr ent parts of the Empire, .in closer sym pathies as welj 5S enlarged information. I have many reasons for wishing to see this interchange frequent and ox tended, besides the fact that nearly forty-nine years ago I was first placed in official relations with the Golonies, and that the early impressions thus produced do not easily depart. But all general considerations which I feel to be applicable tell in the case of tjew Zealand with peculiar force. Besides the fact that one of my near relations lias a distinct in terest in its prosperity, and has repeatedly visited its shores, and that ono of my dearest friends was its first and illustrious

The shipping returns' for the port of I Vuckland for the quarter ending December list show that 71 vessels arrived, that the otal tonnage was ,'!S,:)9B, and their crews lumbered 1,709 men.' Outwards thqje vero 58 vessels, of a total tonnags of '10,885 * ons, and crews numbering 1,582 men. ] Oaring tlnKqiiiu-ter, 1,520$ adults arrived a Auckland, and 533J adults took their lepavture from these shores, 1 Preparation for floating the Triumph off I :he rocks at Tiritiri have been completed, i md it was intended that an attempt , iliould be made to-day, which "Svill mpst ikely be at high water this evening. On , Monday evening ste;mi was got up in the steamer's boilers, and her machinery was , found to be in good working order, so that her owners have every hope of success. Tho choir of the Newton Congregational Sunday school gave a brief service of song yesterday afternoon to the inmates of the Hospital, and the Baptist and Bercsford street school children gave a similar enter tainment at the Old People's Refuge. Mr Ehreufried took possession of his new bonded wnrohouso at St, George's Hall, Thames, on Saturday, and a largo quantity of goods, previously stored in Osborne's bond, were transferred to it. A four-wheeled vehicle owned by Mr George Lipsey, of Te Aroha, in which that gentleman was returning homo from tho Thames races on Thursday evening, came to grief at Kopu, near Williams's Hotel, and had to bo abandoned. The Takapuna will not leave for the South to-morrow, as formerly advertised, her de parture having been postponed till the following Tuesday (the Bth). Wo have received Os on behalf of Mrs licilly ; also, from " Kcnclm " for same, ss. An inquest was opened this afternoon before Dr. Philson and a jury at the Hiber nian Hotel, Onelmiiga, on tho body of a man, nanie unknown, who was found dead at an early hour yesterday on the footpath opposite the shop of Mr Oates, bootmaker, by Mr Neils, fruiterer. The matter was at once reported to Sergeant- (ireeno, who im mediately Called upon Dr. Scott, who, on examining the body, found that the vital spark had fled. Tho body was then re moved to tho Hibernian Hotel to await the inquest. Deceased has been seen -by a number of persons, but no one recognised him. lie was evidently a stranger hi the village, and apparently on tho tramp. The following is tho officer's description of him. He is about 40 years of ago, slightly bald, has biown hair, and full beard and moustache; ho had on brown dungaree trousers, dark cloth paget coat, and soft felt hat; his height, was about 5 feet G inches. In his pocket was found a notebook con taining a few memoranda, somo algebraic problems, and tho following address: — " MrsScntilati, Mrs Hart's, Chancory-lano," which may lend to his identification, It is conjectured that death resulted from a lit of apoplexy. To-morrow tho fittings and stores of tho stranded steamer Triumph are to bo dis posed of by auction by Messrs E. and A. Isaacs. The articles to be offered embraco the stcamei 's gig, five life-bouts, stoam steor gcer, <S.-e. Tho salo takos place at 11 a.m.at firth's bond, behind tho mill in Queen ! street. At St. Mark's, Reniuora, on Sunday, tho services were a repetition of those of Christmas Day, with tw» exceptions viz., that the psalms for the 30th day were taken instead of tho special psalms, and that tho carols were repeated, with the addi tion of one by Barn by entitled "Holiest Night, Peaceful Night.-' Thoanthom in tho morning was " Sing O Heavens" and tho anthems for tho evening wore "OZion that Bringoth flood Tidings" and tho hymn " O Come all Yo Faithful," tho verses being arranged for soprano solo, duet (tenor and bass), trio (alto, tenor and bass), and the fourth and last verso as a quartette, each verse being followed by chorus. The carols were "See amid tho Winter Snow," each verse being sung as a solo by different voices. The second carol was "Good Christian Men Rejoice;" the third, "Carol Sweetlyj Carol," each verse being sung as a solo followed by chorus, The fourth carol was "Like Silver Lampsonn Distant Shrine," composed by Mr Robort Parker, organist of St. Paul's, Wellington, The last carol, "Holiest Night, Peaceful Night," was sung by quartette only. It proved an exquisite little moreeaux. The service was a great musical success, for which Mr Edwin Hesketh, the ablo and energetic organist and choirmaster, deserves every credit. Mr Vulliin, from Christchurch, has just been engaged as leading bass of tho choir. Tkura Cotta Wauk.—A huge assortment just opened by Bujlan and Tanticld, 171, Quci-n ---streot.—[Advt.l

SCINTILLATIONS.

Louise Pomeuoyos "Leah" to-night. "Happy Now Year"—No fino for tills mornings "drunks," The Happy Barrister's Career. — A " brief" one. Head waiter.— A hairdresser looking fov [ a customer. The Taknpuiin is detained at Wellington through an accident to her machinery. A cricket "ball" (without tho accom paniment of bats and wickets) takes place in tho I'nrnoll Hall to-night. Mr Martin, the now lawyoi Town Clerk of Wellington, enters on his drtios to day. Following Auckland's cxnmplo, tho " old identities" of Wellington aro arrranging a re-union for loth inst. In tho case of Alex Duncan, drowned at Uotoiti, a verdict of " Found Drowned " has been returned. Tho Canterbury ciioketerti go South by tho Mannpouri to-morrow. Eloctrlc liKhtinif of ifolbourno streots, costing about four times more than gas, is to be abandoned. The Kennedy family of vocalists are presently performing to larpo housbs in Duiiodii). An obstinate nian does not hold opinions, but they hold him. Ho who seeks repentance for the past should woo the angel virtue for tho future. A car containing 30 or 40 carcasses of New Zealand fiozon mutton was a prominont feature in tho last Lord Mayor of London's Show. The Melbourne police havo arrested thirteen " magsmen and others suspected of belonging to tho criminal classes in that city. Now Year weather at Dunedin—heavy wind and rain. Sir Thos. Elder has promised to givo .€I,OOO to found a medical school in Adelaide University. Tho "Tasmania!) Mail" points out that New Zealand moat can be bought in London for less than meat can bo purchased in Hobart, Donald Dinnic was boaton by Now Zea land colonists in several of tho athletic sports at Dunedin yesterday. The "Sydney Morning Heraltf" says that " the person named Lundon " has bocn un successful in his agitation for tho annexa tion of Samoa to Now Zealand. At Mclbburo, on Monday, tho inter colonial crickot match resulted In victory for Victoria, by throo wickets. Complaint having been mado that Jus tices connected with tho shipping interest dealt with charges against seamen at Port Chalmers, the Minister of Justicb has stated that in future such charges will bo hoard by tho Resident Magistrate.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE. "TWELFTH NIGHT."

Tins Shakespearian comedy, so rarely soon on a colonial stage, and yet so well calcu lated to entertain and amuse a modern audience, was produced on Monday evening to a capital house, and was very success fully enacted. An almost equal prominence is given to seven or eight characters in the cast, so that the "stars" have very littlb chance of pajing with their richer efful gence " the ineffectual fifes " of the subsi; Uiary players, and consequently th'o merits .of q. Strong acting company liavo a good oppprtynity for jjjlisplay. fhis wj^s the case fin Monday night. Miss Pomeroy gave a graceful and pxppcdingjy pleasing portraiture of Viola, and Air Arthur Elliott furnished a closply-rcsem bljng impersonation of the t^yin-brothpr Sebastian, both parts being adniirably elaborated, Mr Joyce niade a palpable ''hit"as the bibulous Sir Toby, and Mr Kennedy was most effective as Sir Andrew Aguochoek, tho forced mock combat be ' tween him and tho disguised Viola prpvjng excrqeiatingly ,fi)nny, Miss E. Bronton did justice t| ;th^ifilo of QJivia, Mr Hall made a good Orsii'io, and Mr A pploton aa Malvolio came mi for his full sharp of thy honours. Mi'j. I'Jolpy's Clown, Miss Lily May's Maria, Mr Dillon's Fabian, and Mr Arrowsmitli's Antonio, wore also well sus. tamed palts, " The Lady of Lyona," This play was pi od need at tl^a Opera

YARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWNING.

.\Notiihr narrow escape from drowning in ;he harbour occurred at an early hour this morning. About two o'clock, T. Barron, the waterman, was in the watermen's B house, when he heard loud cries for help , proceeding from the westward side of the c , pier. He immediately concluded that a somebody had fallen overboard, and accord- »£ ingly got a boat out and pulled in the " direction indicated with all possible speed. P When abreast of the wharf, about hall-way down, lie found a man struggling in the water, where he must have been for about p fifteen minutes; nnd had he not been a able to swim a little he must have £ been drowned before assistance could __ have been rendered. He got the man into t: tho boat and pulled ashore, after which he s , placed him in tho watermen's house. The f, uiifortunato fellow was then in a very exhausted condition, but soon was able to walk home. Ho is said to belong to the cutter Lizzie, and it is supposed that while going down the wharf with the object of getting oH to her, he fell over the side, t Barron deserves great credit for the manner £ in which he rescued the man from drown ing single-handed, nnd also for the careful manner iv which he looked after him until v lie was fully restored to consciousness. I

AFFRAY ON BOARD THE EMBLETON.

. *.—,— Brutal Assault on a Steward. An assault of a very serious character was | committed on board the barque Embleton j about 1 o'clock on the morning of New Year's Day, by George Brown, one of the • officers of the Embleton, en Howard Bttts, the steward of that Vessel. It appears j some festivities had boon going on on board the vessel up till a late hour, and tho steward was engaged clearing away ; the tables when the company had departed, j The complainant alleges that Brown, who had evidently partaken largoly of strong drink, mot the steward laden with dishes nt tho entrance to tho cabin, nnd struck him j several very violent blows in tho eyes and faco. The steward ran to his own room, and hero tho assault was repeated, Tho faco of the injured man bears a frightful appearance, and shows that the blows ad ministered by Brown must havo boen very ; severe. An information wbb laid this ; morning by Betts against Brown before Mr Superintendant Thompson, and the ' case will como on for hearing to-morrow ' morning. Mr Napier has boon engaged to prosecute.

MURDER OF A PARAMOUR.

Tragedy la Low Lita. [IIV TKLKIIRAPH— I'BKSS ASSOCIATION.] Dunf.diS, Monday. A man named William Pearee has been ar rested for the murder of Matilda Hancock. The two were cohabiting together. Both were abandoned characters. The woman has been frequently confined for drunkon ness and prostitution, whilst Pearco only a few months sineo came out of gaol, after serving eighteen months for stabbing a man. Pearee and his paramour had been drinking together on Saturday, and had a quarrel, during which she was stabbed, a gaping wound being inflicted on her left side. Tho woman lingered in her own houso till about nine o'clock this morning, when she died, and about eight o'clock this morning Pearee reported to tho police that tho woman had died suddenly during the night. The police found tho body with the wound in it, and also sovoral bruises. An inquest was held this afternoon, at which tho only evi denoc taken was that of Pearco, who de posed to the identity of the decoa.sed. lie had known her for eleven years, and had lived with her for four months. She lias a daughter seven years old, and she herself was 42. A post-mortem ex amination showed that death resulted from the wound. The woman is tho divorced wifo of a man who was a well-known pub lican in Dunedin some years ago. Di'NKM.v, Tuesday. It has transpired that Dr. Copoland was called in to see tho body of tho woman Hancock early on tho morning on which sho died. It is believed that there were several persons present about the time of tho quarrel botween tho two, and lhat a Mrs Iloyd can givo matorial evidence. Mrs Boyd attended to tho woman after the occurrence, and her evidence will probably be taken at tho adjourned inquest on Fri day. ___________

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

—♦ [PER S.s. RIKOAItOOMA.] Sydney, Decomber27. The holiday yesterday was enjoyed to tho fullest oxtont; tho weather boing exceptionally fine, and every place of amusoment being largely patronised. Tho races at Ranuwiek wero the great attraction. Lord Roseberry was amongst thoso present. The Summe-i Cup resulted in a brilliant race. Fifteen weighed out, and Old Gold started a strong favourite at a hundred to thirty-live, but Sloth won by a head, with Coi-iolanus second and Sardonyx third. Sir Modrcd was a good fourth. Buckingham boat lolantho for the December Stakes by a head only. Tho racing generally van good. A lino of steamers has been organised from Antwerp, Havre, and Bordeaux, to Australia and Now Caledonia. Brisbane. A serious disturbnnco occurred at Mackay races on Wednesday. About a hundred Kanakas attacked tho Europeans assembled on tho course. Thoy wero eventually dispersed, but gomo wero seriously injured. Tho cause of the out break is unknown. Hobart. A largo and destructive fire, which occurred at Launceston on Tuosday, des troyed tho soap and candle factory of Alexander Evans, on tho Esk Esplanade. Tho loss is total. It is understood to be in sured, but not sufficiently to cover the loss.

MINING NEWS.

THAMES. [IIV TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Thanes, this day. It has transpired that the Peep Level Cross directors havo secured tho Alburnia battery for £i,25Q, the Imperial directors having failed to complete their purchase of it. The plant will bo especially adaptable to the requirements of tho cross mine, being already connected with tho Big Pump brace by tramway. The most of the mines resumed|operation« vigorously to-day. Moanatairi Extended.—Thp influx of water in tho shaft has "been so great that tho contractors have been compelled to abandon their work, and it is understood that the directors will suspend operations until' tlie arrival of tho machinery from England. " ' ' De«l' Level pnpsn.— T'»fi rico abpvp tho G4O ioet level has boon kept in progress during; the holidays, and about three weeka operations will shortly connect it with the winzo. The manager will then repair tho tramroad in tho bottom level, and proceed to cross-cut for the gold bearing cross lode.

ATHLETIC SPORTS AT THAMES

[BY TELEfIRAPH.— OWN CORRESPOUDEN^.] Thames, this day. A CAPITAL day's athletic sport was held at Tararu yesterday. Several Auckland peds competed, and carried off all thp prizes of $ny value. The following are the resplts of several qvpnts in which Auckland pedpsju-ians competed:—Mile Race.—Cossop, scratch, } ; Richardson, 40yds, 2; Buller, scratch, 3.- Quarter Mile, Hurdles.— Buller, 13yds, 1; Monnock, scratch 2 ; Macgregor, 25yds, 3, 250 Yards Race.— Monnock, scratch, 1; Christie, 7yds, 2 ; Cosson, 7yds, 3. Boys' Race.^- A. Cosson, scratch, 1. Maiden Race,— Sullen, 1•, J. Cosson, 21 A. Cosson, 3. The Hop Step nnd Jump was won by J. McNeien, who acoomplishod 40ft. 2jn., M. being next with 38ft. 21n. Cosson caused considerable Indignation by his unseemly conduct in running through the straight at the conclusion of i the mile race, but he eventually made ! .reparation: by apologising. He appears to ___\ jKiM.^xn*-- ~* *• -"Cg ",^Mm\\ i .-i*?4 irf^^Bi

CABLEGRAMS.

—- — [RKUTKR'S TEMOTIMMR.] j (Received January 2—noon.) laker Pasha Seizes Important Papers. I Cairo, December 31 —News is to hand c rom the Soudan that Baker Pasha has , aptured one of the followers of El Mahdi nd seized letters written by the rebel 3ader, which contain statements leading to I ho belief that an advanco against Egypt ' iroper is oontemplated byMahdi. , Political Excitement in Ulster. j London, January I.—Rival meetings of , 'arnellitos and •rangemen having been , .niiounced to lie held to-day at , Iromore, County Down, Ireland, the | Executive has despatched a largo force of roops numbering a thousand men to the eeno with tho object of stopping any dis urbance. SvnKBV, Wednesday.—Sailed yesterday norning: Wakatipu, for Wellington. Tattersalls Cup. The races for Tattcrsall's Club Cup yes erJay was won by Cornelinus easily ; Sardonyx, second ; Prima Donna, third, A Ritualistic Resignation. The Rev. Mr Macconoehie resigned the ,-icarago of St. Peter's London Docks benefice, which was recently sequestered by the Bishop of London. Now Bishop of Sydney. (Received January 2—11.30 a.m.) Los HON, January I.—Dr. Alfred Barry was to-day conHccrated to the Metropoli tan See of Sydney. The ceremony took place in Westminster Abbey. Tho Arch bishop of Canterbury, tho Bishops of Dur ham, London, Lincoln, and Rochester, and Bishop Perry, formerly of Melbourne, assisting. Sir Saul Samuel, ' Agent- General for New South Wales, was present. Canon Westcott preached the sermon. Tho Rev. Sydney Linton, recently ap pointed Bishop of Rivorina, sails for Aus tralia towards the end of the year, The Fighting in Tonquln.—Retirement of Chinese Troops. Londox, December 31,— Tho garrison at Sontay sull'ered a loss of 6,000 man, and tho French captured 1,000,000 dollars. It is leported tliat acting on tho advice of the Powers the Chinese have retired to Bacninh. M. Tricon proceeds to Ikio to compel the new king to sign a treity with France. It is stated that tho Turkos assaulted Sontay in a most reckless manner, and one company was almost totally destroyed. China appears disposed to make further concessions to Franco. M. Courdet ha,; re turned to Hanoi. Hopulso of tho Soudan Rebels, Cairo, December* 30.— Despatches have been received from the Soudan, stating that tho garrison at Zozirh, near Berbeek, was recently attacked by a large force of rebels and fanatics, but the latter, after several hours' fighting, were repulsed with heavy loss. St. Petersburg, December .30.—Colonel Suderken, of the Russian Gendarmerie, was murdered to-day by the Nihilists. No trace of the assassins has yet been obtained. London, December 31,—Telegrams to hand from Newfoundland report that the town of Harbour Grace, tho scene of the recent riots between Orangemen and Catholics, is now quiet, and a recurrence of the disturbance is not anticipated. M. Ferry has promised that an early opportunity shall be taken to revise the French Constitution, The English Government proposes spend ing £100,000 on defensive works at Aden. The Orange leaders in Ulster proposo to enroll an armed Orange militia. « (Per s.s. Takawera at the Bluff.) Banquet to the Chairman of tho Vic torian Railway Commission. London, December 21. Mr Richard Spkight, late Assistant General Manager of the Midland Railway Company, who lias been appointed Chair man of tho Commission for \ ictoiian Rail ways, was entertained to .a banquet at Derby to-day. Mr Vernon Hart-curt, Home Secretary, and Member for Derby, prosidod. There was a large and repre sentative attendance, and the banquet passed off most successfully. Mr Murray Smith, Agent-General for Victoria, res ponded on behalf of that colony. During tho evening Mr Speight was prcsontod with a purse of 2,000 sovereigns. Colonial Borrowing. Tho "Standard" considers that the Australian colonies arc borrowing too largely, and condemns the floating of recent loans. • Land Purchases in New Guinea. Earl Derby has announced that purchases of land by British subjects from tho natives of Now Guinea will bo disallowed. Australia and the Suez Canal. A suggestion has been mado that tho Australian Colonies should agitate far the abolition of passenger dues at the Suez Canal. Tho Victorian Loan. It is suggested i-i financial circles that Victoria, in floating her proposed £4,000,000 loan, should placo it in the hands of a syndicate, who would take it at a fixed rate, and float it on their own terms at what they consider the most opportune moment. A Colonist Advocates Peerages. Mr William Hay, a lato member -of tho New South Wales Assembly, has a letter in this morning's "Times," in which he advo cates tho appointing of a system of Colonial life peerages. Turkey and the Soudan KobeUion. Latest advicos from tho Porto show that Turkey ;is unwilling to interfero for the suppression of the insurrection in Soudan.

SPORTING NEWS.

fiiY telegraph.—own correspondent.] Cambridge Jockey Club. Cambmdoe, this day. Tho New Year Meeting yesterday was well attended, considering the counter attractions. Tho weather was beautifully fine, but the iiolds wero not so largo as expected. Tho following are tho result:— Hurdles. — Quilp, 1 ; Whalebone, 2 ; Fishorboy, 3. Chanticloer fell. Handicap.—Viceroy, 1 ; Lavry, 2 : Jq, 3. No othors started- TnoiTiso Rack.—Llghtfoot, 1 ; Bugler, 2; Polly, 3. Steeplechase.—Quilp, 1; Old Ireland, 2. Whalebone started, but came to grief. Publicans' Purse.—Snake, 1; Victory, 2 ; Flying Mary, 3. Consolation,—Lurry, 1; Fying Mary, 2 ; Jo 3. Canterbury J.C. Slimmer Meet ing- Christchurch, Tuesday. At tho C.J.C. Summer Meeting to-day, there was an attendanco of between 2,000 and 3,000. The various events re sulted :— New Year's Welter Plate Handicap of lOOsovs, 1J mile.— Johnny Faulkeo (D. O'Brien), 10st5lb, 1 ; Helena, Sst, 2 ; Emir Boy, Ost 131b,' 3. Thp Eoet and Master Agnos also started, "' Won by a head. Time : 2min, 47isecs. Middle Park Stakes, a sweep of lOsovs each apfl 250 soys addpd. o'furlongs.— Lady Evelyn, Gst 131b (Sharp), lj Liver pool, 7st 121b, 2; Mayion, Gst 81b, 3. Watorspiite edit and Dime also ran. Liver pool was knockod against a post. Won by three lengths. Time : lmin lO^sec. Midsummer Handicap, a sweepstake of lOsovs each and 300sovs added. Two mil^g.--Cheviot, Sst Sib (Ray), 1 ; Taiaroa, 7st 41b, 2 ; Lady Emma, Sst 01b, 3 ; Emir Bey also ran. Won easily. Time, Sni'in 41sec. ' " ........ Selling Rage of usovs each, 50 added. Six furlongs.—Trumpeter, Ist lib (Strat ford) 1; Whitback, 7st lib, 2; Iris, Sst 111b, 3. Tlie Painter also ran. Won by two length's. Time: li-,un lOsees. Craven Stakes Handicap, a sweep of osoys each, with 100 added.—Cheviot, Ost Sib, including 71b penalty (Ray) I;' Siesta, Sst 101b, 2; Princess Royal, (ist 91b, 3. Holderness and Lecdegrau also ran. Won by a neck. The Consolation was won by Emir Bey (7st 01b), Siesta being secqnd, and Whit back third.

Buy the New Wilson, tho Champion Sowing Machine; all others in stock. —L). S. Chambers, 70, Queon-strcpt.—[Advt,] Thursday till New Year's Evo, I will exhibit in my window v. grand dupluv of Diamond Goods, and they wJU ho murke'd in plain figures. Have a look at thorn as vnu pass by, and oblige p. H, Lewisgon, Jeweller and Watch Importer, Quecil'Strect, opposite Union Bank. Aa a Christinas present, nothing Is so suitablo as tho Domestic Sewing Macliino °r Shakcapear & Co,, Quoen-street, opposite the MarkeU-^ADVT, Washing Made Easy.—Use Price's Soap Safe, sure, economical. Sold by all

THE SUEZ MAIL

[From tub '< EuuopeAnll^' NoV|) 6] S-1-.uu.v £2000 ha7e~b«en sufscribed to vards a building for the Royal Colonial , Institute. Amon^ the donations bin. if £100 from Mr Robert Porter of New j Zealand. Auckland. . «._„„«8i hv Hip I Mr J. Ballard, who is a PW JxZa , rongariro, takes out with Inm toAngand five "Shropshire sheep -foul OW* and a ram, the ewes having been prov.o.«W with four other rams, wine 1. ~en ■ selected with great care from tlu^gf Hock of Captain Townshend, of Imte Hall, Warwickshire. The purest breed, and are descended Horn well known pii/.u-winnors. f . The British King, «alta""/' an, ... ' +„i.;„rr fint, over one thousand Victory are taking out o%ei " „ emigrants for New Zealand. Mi *'*>«», X g it will be remembered, once took n leading part in politics in Canterbury and who his' been visiting the Con v M and England with his family, is returning to New Zealand in the British-King. Mr Marsham, formerly manager ot thCUntei bury railways, but now Chief Commtor of Crown Lands in that provincial district, is also a passenger. . Tho Princess Christian opened 0 Work ins Clirls' Club in Creek Street, Soho on November 3. The institution was founded some years ago by Miss Stanly, and had so grown that special premises became neces sary for its accommodation. The Fifth of November celebrations are described as having been duller than those of last year. In some places persons were injured through accidental causes but religious strife or party feeling did not influence the commemoration. On board tho Tongariro have been shipped by Messrs Sturgeon, ot Grays Hall for Mr John Rcid, of Elderslie, Oam'aru, a grand selection of sheep, regard less of expense, from the best breeders in England and Scotland. They comprise nine Border Leicester rams, the pick ot the Kelso ram fair. A new land company, called the Auck land and Hawke's Bay Land Company (Limited), lias just been formed to take up blocks of land now offering in the Hawke a Bay district of New Zealand. In view of the advantages which have accrued, both to the companies themselves, to the settlers who have benefitted by then operations, and to the colony as a whole, from the working of similar companies, good results may be anticipated from a well-worked company in this district. The olfioes are at 17 Water-street, Liverpool. The New Zealand Agency is now adver tising for a gymnastic master for the Otago Boys" and Girls' High School and Normal School at Dunedin. The Osmaston Manor Estate, Derby shire, comprising .1,400 acres, with a rent roll of i'o,ooo per annum, and a mansion which cost about a quarter of a million, which was unsuccessfully offered for sale by unction in August last, has been purchased by Sir Samuel Wilson, tho present occupant of Hughenden Manor. Sir Samuel has also purchased the whole of the contents of the mansion (with the ex ception of'pictures), which were to have been dispersed by an eight days' sale. ;

THE NEW YEAR.

The new year was ushcreo"in under the most favourable circumstances. As Monday departed with the stroke of twelve from the town clock, thore was a gcnoral rush to the wharves, which were speedily packed with thousands of people, all anxious to witness tho usual display of fireworks, with which the departure of the old and the arrival of tho new year is received by the shipping in port. There were a large number of vessels lying alongside of the wharves, and each contributed in some way to increase the general rejoicing. Several of tho local bands also marched down the wharf, and enlivened proceedings by the playing of popular tunes. A number of local singers also con tributed to the goneral " welcome" by the sinking of Christmas carols in various parts of the city and suburbs. Excursions by Wator. The steamers which left during Tuesda/ morning on various excursions were wdl patronised, although the weather It starting was somewhat threatening ;n appearance. The Waitaki and Glendg went to Kawau; the Macgregor to Waiwera ; hoso Casey to Kawau, OmaW and Matakana; the.lona to Motutapu, wharf the Salvation Army also spenttheday.haviig gono down in tho steamer Victoria. Tie Enterprise took the teachers and scholffs of St. Stephen's Sunday-school to ft. Holior's Bay, while the North Slure and Northcotc ferry steamers were veil patronised during the day. The excursiins to-day were also well filled with exfjr sions. The Glenelg left for Waiwra at 10 a.m with a largo number of passengers, tho Waitaki and Riwena followed, bound for a trip to tb> s.s, Triumph and round Tiritiri, also baring a large number on board, while the.North Shore Presbyterian Sunday-school ift for Motutapu in thop.s, Victoria.

SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL.

The annual festival under the aispiccs of the Sunday-school Union was he'd in the Domain yesterday, and favours! by fino weather passed off very successfully. According to previous arrangenent, the various schools met at the jinctiOn of Queen, Grey, and Wakcfield-stweW at nine o'clook, each being distinguidiablo by its banners and smaller Hags. The route was up Rutland-street and YVellesley street East, along Symonds-itreet, down Grafton Road and up the lomain Road, tho order of procession beingas follows : — Pitt and Edwin-streets Primitive Methodist Schools, 180 scholars, 8 teachers j-Newton Congregational School, 400 scholars, 35 teachers; Pitt-street Unitcii llethodist School, 250 scholars, 21 teachen ; Union*' street Wesloyan School, 10Q fcho|ars, 8 teachers; Borcsford-streot Ctanfregational School, 235 sohalava, 20 tMoieva; Pitt street Wesleyan School, 40Q Beholars, 45 teaohers j Lonio-stroet Weslejnn School, 50 scholars, S teachers;: 9-. James's Presbyterian School, 440 scholars, 40 teachers ; Wellesley street Bsptist School, 3SO scholars, 35 teacherji Alexandra street Primitive JfotJipilist School, 330 scholars, 30 teachers l'ho profession was accompanied by a, band under Bandmaster McComish, whioh played appropriate music until iio Domain was reached, when, at a Bjgnal from the manager (Mr Scoring,' Bt Matthows) tho schools separated and proceeded to the quarters allpttcd to tliim, tho arrange ments being almost, similar to thp.se of last year. The; following subur ban schools connected with tho Union were also \\i tixi Domain. Parnell Wesloyan School, )(0 tcholars and 12 teachers; tho ParnellUesbyteriap School, 100 scholars, 7 teaclijMj MpuntEden Bap tist School, 130seho}»tt, U teachers ; New market schools, 12f fcholars, C teachers, l)urjng the day, aiJUsoments' of a varied character were ywvided, each school furnishing its own felt and provisions. All schools partook i)£ luncheon at 12.30 and tea at 430 V-m., and about fivo o'clock the piwfssion again formed and proceeded to tovi, 'where tho schools separated, Bcsklei those connected \yith tho Sunday school there was a large at tendance in the Miain, making the total attendance durmgthe day about 10,000, Tho Grafton toad W osleyan Sunday school held a picnic near tlie Three Kings, and spent an enjoyable holiday, while tho Ponsonby Wcsle/anSunday-school went to Campbell's paddock in Shelly Beach Road, the children niiiijsering about 25p. During the day Mrs Hfrria, one of the teachers, was prcseritcjlivjth a set of glass flo\ypr stands. ' j / The' Devohmrt Sunday SchftQl Ipft this morning fopwp.tutapu wthp ferry steamer Victoria, mid/the Ponsonby Baptist Sun day school l):ld their annual festival in Campbell's njddbck, at Ponsonby. The FnuiUin Road Primitive Methodist School held their annual festival in the Surrey Hill/estate yesterday. The scholars numbered EO, under Mr R. Chester (super, intendent)i.nd the following teachers ;-~ Messrs Jojes, Lynch, Parsons (2), Harper, Chester, Hron.S< Booth nn d Morgan, Mes damcs-Wps, Janes, Morgan, Bidlake, Misses Bwtb, Trayes, and several friends. An ciijoyat/U day was spent,

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Disgraceful pr^H II HklessviliA *?|Hs_ ■ j. HB *.. w:'-_ music, and I"' oC!j^Blg s^?^ flfl the Kaipara How.Mßr - -- tgEj fl| the residences S^g fli consfderable iW'Sftj' ' ■ _____ 'MMWoM Daniel Stewart BR '?j*' i by giving the ffl^M BbWM __X Leod protected H Sfe 2 a gun loaded ,vilm| ■ Cm - traced the gang, but was /Sfe* X JKJ single-handed. He is, howe\« yW tions of Superintendent Thoinfl. pi the party have since confesse<mH^B fß' -V damage. kHb Te Akoiia, tiiis day.---The tender oi| M^B Messrs Smith and Blackmoro has been ac t_ Uh cepted for clearing the new 1 artery site at%K- jfIQH the foot of Butlor's spur, Wairongomai ' , jHH Creek. Mr Crump, mining engineer, invites | M||| tenders for construction of the water race MB at once, so that the erection of the battery |IK' will be pushed on with all speed. 1 Cambriuce, this day.— Contractor Home f&B reports that the new Rotorua road through •** Kff the bush is nov opened for wheeled traffic. He states, hoWKer, that it is very heavy during wet weittner. NewsoJJ, this day.^Tlie cricket match, 5 Wellington v. Nelson, concluded by a a victory for Nelson by .'i9 runs. :* ■_

THE AUCKLAND RACING CLUB SUMMER MEETING.

Second Day. J, [J1 The second d»y's racing, under the auspices oi the Auckland Bacing Club, eventuated yesterday. , The weather was beautifully tine, and the racing, from a sportsman's point of view, was good. The attendance .. :i was nearly as large as tjiat of Boxing Day. jdt'r \ Only one tiling occurred to mar the measure gB of the gathering, an unfortunate false start II •' in the New Year's Gift. This matter, which V.;/ created a good deal of angry feeling, will ■■' '■;■ be found alluded to below. The totalisatora J| 0 were well patronised, over £6,000 going * through the macliines. The first race was 1 tho J ,;' Dkkuy Stakes, of 200sovs., added to a Sweep- S_\ _ stakes of lOnova cacli. Second horse to savo '% his slake. I'or tlnee-ycar-olds. Colts. Bst 101b: fillies, Bst 51b. Distance, 1 mile and a half, .j Major George's cli c Nelson, by King Cole —My Idea, 3yrs, Sst 101b A (Wattie) 1 " ijt Major George's b c Wapiti, 3yrs, Sst lOlb(Viile) ... 2 I Captain W, Kusseli's br f Escope*- " ''.' Sst 01b (Derritt) ,, VJ . '3 ' 'fs Musketeer, Bst 101b (Rowhi e ,,\,ncs,,ilso $ started. The betting was 2to "erson, J 2to I against the others. M iirgo fiL declared to win with Nelson. ,teer _Bfr" led at the start, Nelson last. At ~~oack '____ n" of the course Wapiti passed Muski , wVp !wf*§l '"" was also passed by Captain, Russell filly; ,- A - Nelson came up under the whip in tho tif&ll - straight, and going through the horses like ___q\ a Hash, won by half a length, AVapiti being TE _ ■' a lengthen front of Escopeta. Time : 2.50. •■ \l_ |.v" Tlirre wpie 01G investors on tho totalisotor In; —13G oatho winner. Dividend, i'l 17s. 4__\>rr* SMJ-INOfKACK of lOOsovs., added to a sweep- tB " slakes pf 3SOVS, each. For two-year-olds and §_$_ upwards. Distance, I mile and a distance. ■•'__ 3. tt'eigmforagc. mm <j Mr W. Potter's b g Parnmena, by Sator fig _f —MiiaMina(sosovs.), aged, 7st Tlba •'• HI V (Sutherland) ~ ... 1 J|l jjs 1 B. Thompson's br g Yulia Bill lira — (2iios/ws), aged, Bst 71bs (Wattie) ... 2 1M .<" )lr F. Foster's br g Rewi (oOsovs, Cyrs, Vt» '* 7st 71bs (Hudson) 3 _\\_% Enviovß(looßovß,) i ayrs;Bst(Derritt) ) also M ;an. Betting ; 7 to 4 against Yuba Bill, 5 to MM i against Envious, 3to 1 against Rewi, 4to ___]:■ I against Paramena. Paramena -led from MB ! the start, and was never headed, winning _W\ "'by a length and a half from Yuba Bill. ____[ The totalisator paid a dividend of £4 Ca; of Kf tie 102G investors, there being 218 on (■ _\___l vrtnner The winner was offered for salo _B__\ t by auction, and was bought, by Mr E. Kelly Bffl /n the interests of the owner. " Kft AUCKLAND IUCWO CIAJD HANDICAP, of 301 I SOOsovs., added to a sweepsUkcs of lOsovs. '■■ each, or Jsovs. only (to tho limds). Second ?f horse to receive Msovs., and the third horse tH 2.180V5. out of the stakes. Distance. 1 mile and •***! three-quarters. ™ .1 Mr W. Bobbett's br h Libeller, by Tra» ' dueer — Yatterina, aged, Isf-I_\\_ . j (including 21b over weight). jSuther- ' ' ! land) ... .* \ , - .-, Mr M. Smith's b h Thn WWflfcr 6vw -' - ''■ Bst 41b (Butler) ~. ... .. ' o ' ' Messrs |Mason and Vallance's ciiiy Sal ~ ' vage, syrs, 9st4lb(Willia TOg );.^. 3 . !: Maori (agedLW| McMioimim), Ffehwoman' '' "! L 4?".V » V2lb, Absolum), Vortex (6yr 8 , j ost 71b, Byors, 121b over) also ran "* Betting: TimWhiffler, 5 to 2. Libeller, 3to 1, Salvage sto 1 Vortex, who earned 121b over, led at the start and kept |„ front H to the stand. Libeller took the lead in the i cutting, but Tun soon caught Mm, and I looked so much like a winner th4t 10 ta 1 II was freely offered that he would win JI Thirty yards from the post Likelier made I 0 great effort, and catching ft m - g rider ■* napping, won by a length. fame 311 I Dividend, U, 3CB Aut of 1&5 invators betas 1 on the winner. The win caufed intense 1 satisfaction, Mr Bobbott beingcheered to '1 the echo. [ j| PUUMCANS' PURBK Of IOOsOVS. wltl n .»,.. ffl stakes of Ssova, each, to go to spLa w! p" '* For two-year-olds and ujl waSa TmI?SS: S1 age. Distance, 1 mUo. upwara»< . ; U t J;„ Pi, lbrow' s br 1> Welcome [lack W by 'Iraducer-Miss Flat, 4yrs. 9lt, 71h tl (Dorritt) ; '' T iio [A Mi^:euse^T'^,; ~y. These Avere tho only starters, lit waa B merely a. training gallop f Qr Jack J^ ; Nsw Vkau's Oht it lOOsovs xviti. » stakes of 3SOTB. etch, to eo'to s^n^T reep" ', For two and Uiveo.year-olls tSS^S&i ■ i %ee-yoar-ol*,(r 9 if DlSSo£ SSSaEST \ I Mr Itobertoonb be Knjpp, by Musket I: 1 -Maid, of Alhol<2y re ., 7st2lbs (Sutha" W St. Leger (3yU, ?st Slbs, Sturges), Gretna Green W 6 ft 131bs, Taylor? 3 lbs over) Fuailoer (2yrs. fist lllbs, Williams fflba over), Carbinea- ,(2 y rs., ek 9lbs McMW raim), WoodnyMh (2yrs., Ost ClbsTßye") i l. also ran. A,IM start completely B _%M _____ this race. Fu iUor. Woodnymplf, (K£ H Green, and OuAOer thinking tW stlrt a 1 proper eno, went away, and after a grandly contested race Pusileer won, Woo&ymiA ' being second; Tho decision ffi J '■ no start," th, horses went baSf - fl though■ fußlle«r>. owner loudly pro! tested that tho start was a false-one fi? Q . 1 second start was a good one, the fresh It> animals, however, having all the *™ ' '1 1 Pusileer led unti! theftmS for fiL® ,| I Wp, who held a prominent poS- ' J tion came away jefo T o tho oia stand was " I ■ reached, and wonhy 2 lengths from Ug?v ! X Buck, Satanella tIW., Time, l,„i„. iffi ■ Betting eveti onKrupp, 4to 1 against ;' the others. Dividshd, 3Cs BSaW* | J, fc fl eflU!!r«rH lS f' Handicap to carryflbs extra. t-U* * | i Major Georgo^ b?c Wapiti, by Klnfj • fl I Cole — Realisation, 3yrs, Gat, 121b 1 i (weod) ... 1, .., 1■ I sitSlbTw'Bui'"" 1 WhUaW» 6 W iI • Messrs Mason «iFval)a,i Co ' s Salvage,' 2' /M •Mittrailleuso (Jac|on) and Fishwoma^^^ Tim, 5 to 4 againsWapiti, 2 to 1 ngains^^'' Envious, Tim lei from the start, anfflKv- fl won hands down j two lengths. Timcßjife __

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I 1 I THE CHEAPEST ALL HOUND HOUSE TO FURNISH FROM IS THE CITY HALL ARCADE GARLICK &. CItANWELL ! ! ffioNBE^S^ & KOC^NWELL. # B™DWM&K & CRANWELL. BED-ROO^FURNITURK^to^ CARPETEAtt K& CRANWELL. OARLICK & CRANWELL, House Furnishers. GARIJCK & CRANWELL. Upholsterers. GARLICK & CRANWELL, WAn Manufacturers OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE. Cheap Tapestoy & BnossKt Carpets. Ghkap Oilcloths & Linoleum. Ohkap & Beaotiv-ol Chetonnes. •'IIKAP BLANKKTH & CimTAINH. GARLICK & CRANWELL, HOUSE FURNISHERS [_££-.'. ■ 'fe'iTY Hall Arcade. QUEBN-SrRBET, AUCKLAND £■" 4-



' i Beg to inform the inhabitants ot Auckland .-'"-■■. that owing to tho Extensive Alterations ■-' j T otheikPrbmi|#s Just Completed, and : I the lateness of the season, they are com i_ f palled to offer the whole of,their - j RECENTLY PURCHASED PROH. THE HOME - ;'^H"~:" " AND Australian Markets, . l '». AT AND.UNDER CO^T '; "■ flflK PBICE! * _ -. - jraShKNtATISATION AND NOT PROFIT IS THE OBJECT HKi^ . ]:> _E3mEp- ■ppP^Hfß gALE -wETcOMMKNCK ,'..'s_ Uth INST. SM Direot pai^cVX. attel j t ip n to tholr ' |H- Enonn^atQuit^fiji : ■^~ MEN'S AND BO\¥ OL oiHINB, _m ■ • All of whl&i must be clCk^\lrreapeotive )£» of price. '" , Bgl '- "" '^V ST '. ■■ Note the. Address:—^. t Opposite Wm. McArthur's *«ni ;' B- ~ - -Warehouse. r.B "Br G. ■EW.INOTON. ■ I HSTATE AGENT, ESTABLISHED 18 - 'SI ■ > • — __. maam- agent for the "qOeen" insurance , m AUJVr,c OM p AN Y, CAPITAL «2,000,000. : fil FOR SALE, Shops, Houlen, Cottages, Farms, ■ ia Allotments, and Businesses; Money to Lend, '?» Houses To Let (furnished and unfurnished), EmL' Properties Bought on Commission, Loans iiilllU^JU'k-i.UI - -I. and Confidential Agencies under m&tikeny economical arrangements made for HP^Survo-ing and Sub-dividing Estates for sale, m_r equitable and easy arrangements mado with HS9 r wdKdng Men for buying a Freehold and SB Building Cottages. ___ Bents and Interest collccto in Town and HL __Country. • ~ , :' . ' HBr^T' "Building Socioty, Shares and Mortgages \?_ f______^ - Estates managed for absentees and trustees. Hh t,GE#fLEMAN,'g RESIDENCE, in Albert Hi Park, for Sale. 7IV ■ SHbP and "DWELLING, at Rocky Nook, for Good opjninß for a Butcher. ItPOST-OEEICX^d STORs^t EllcrsUe, for Iftoad for Sale, t&t is a very comfoiTabio PEmae elevated, ami «jpmnndinK a good view. ragoTTAGES, for *\at Clarence-street, Pv^w^^'-^^si^^^ttf'k- ror'",r



___________ __ Special Advertisements. 7"UCKLANI) GAS COMPANY i i\. (LIMITED), ESTABLISHED 1862. PURVEYORS OF LIGHT, HEAT, AND ] POWER. ! Tho Company sell and erect gas-fittings, in liiding gas apparatus and gas-power engines, itock includes Otto Gas Engines.—Office and thow-rooms.' Fort-street. THE COLONIAL BANK OP NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby, given that the Transfer ilooks of the Company will be closed from ist o Bth January next (inclusive). By order of the Board, GEO. COWIE, General Manager. Genera! Manager's Olllcc, Dunedin, December !l, 1883. T\ISEASES OF THE EYE. ARTHUR RICHARDSON, M.0., SPECIALIST AND OPERATOR ON DISEASES OF TII E ET E MAY BE CONSULTED AT HIS RESI DENCE, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, From 1 to 3 in the afternoon ; OR HASIiETT'S ENGLISH PHARMACY, iSI, Queen-street, from 3 to 5. i~iUT SILVER ! COT SILVER ! ! The Effect is Marvellous at night, saillO ofl'eot as Diamonds. In this line I am NOT TO BE EQUALLED. Bracelets, Necklets, Pins llrooche?, and Earrings. F. H. LEWISSON. Yon nil know whero I am to be found. fi H E E S E. THIS SKASOX'.I WAIKATO CHEESE (Te Awnmutu Factory) XOW OS BALK, Wholosalo Agents : AUCKLAND AC.KICULTURAL AND MERCAN TILE COMPANY' (LIMITED), 9 and 11, Queen-street Wharf. CHRISTMAS TRADE.—Ladies' Under clothing and Baby Linen. Infants' Robes and Cloaks. Doing a largo trade in theso de partments, lam able to offer some very cheaj) goods iust now. A large parcel of Ludies Drawers. Chemises. Night Dresses, Bodices, just marked off to sell cheap—J. Rcndell, top of Grey-street, Brighton House. -TIT EL L E SLEY II OUS E. NEW SUMMER DRAPERY. MILLINERY, &C, &c, Sec. A. LOVE T T Begs to intimate to his customers nnd buyers of DRAPERY generally that ho is now In possession of tho whole Of his NEW SEASON'S GOODS FOR THE SUMMER TRADE. A Choice Assortment of Ladles' and Children's Bonnets lints Wonthiwn *<■ in «" ""> >>««"»«* I . SU «>>...«,. •- are now waiting upon the public, and it is of tho greatest importance that all subscribers should observe that the viows aro tho work of Mr F. A. Coxhead only, as the great success of our undertaking has caused numerous imitations. P.S.—Wo nave appointed Messrs Steven and Co., 252, Queen-street, Agent for our Auckland Branch. ' We are. &c, ADAM MITCHELL & CO., Photographic Publishers, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland. piHOICE GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS. WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN Has purchased from a Warehouse, at a large discount, and will sell at and undkr ware house Prick, a splendid assortment of LATEST STYLES IN— -2 a! /Ladies Brooh* Capes, Broche DolA V__\ §•£ mans. Cashmere Dolmans, 2g- So Paletots, Broche p JO < Jackets, Cold Crepe Silk Fichus } a % ' „ (from cheap to very o g •9 % good), China White Silk 8,3 S)Z VSquares (embroidered all sizes).,/ s° _■ Now Patterns Floor Cloths, all widths, from Od per yard. Large assortment New Cretonnes, choico pat terns, from 6d. Large lot of Travellers' Samples in great variety, which will be sold great bargains. The balance of Felt and Kidderminster Carpets to be sold at nominal prices, to clear. 12 Maids' and small Ladies' Silk Jacket?, 12s Gd to 17s Od: wbrth double. Large assortment Mon's Tweed Suits from 23s 9d. Men's Tweed Trousers and Vestß, 10s 6d, 12s 6d, to27s6d. Boys' Summer Knicker Suite, Is 6d to 6s 6d. Men's Tweed Trousers, Is lid, 6s 6d, 7s fid, los6d, I2s6d, ~ , „ „, Men's Cotton Shirts, Ig, Is 3d. to 3s 6d. Good Line White Shirt*, 3s lid: Men's Merino SJiirts, Is 6d; Men's Undo? Flannels, 2a fid; ditto Drawers, 2s 9d. A beautiful stock of Now MosgioUTwa«Js at a small advance on mill pr(ce. Job Lot of Lfldiea! Underotothing .cheap, to clear. '■ "*i Eivo per coni. Discount on Cash Purchases of One Pound. JITNC T I 0 N CHEAP DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, 288, UPPER §UgEN STJtEET. Just Opened, EX S.S. TRIUMPH, ONE CASE » OP NEW SUMMER COSTUMES. : NEW SUMMER COSTUMES. REALLY CHOICE GOODS. *WILL IA M RATT RA V, DRAPER CLOTHIER, AND SILK MERCER, 178, 180, AND 182, QUEEN-STREET four doors below the New Savings Bank AUCKLAND. V_ ; J% ST OPENED, '■i^EKY CHOICE ASSORTMENT Of BROKEN CHESk GINGHAMS," BROKEN CHECK^GINGHAMS, New and Handsome D&jgns. Also, NEW GOODS, in MILLINERY SUNSHADES LACES MANTLES GLOVES HOSIERY COSTUMES HANDKERCHIEFS UNDERCLOTHING BABY LINEN % ■•... &0., &c; &c. ■ * ' fe^< «A—



Special Advertisements. * IBS & 1601 PLEASE CALL Uueen-s 1 158 & 160 PLEASE CALL Qucen-st , f-8 & 160 PLEASE CALL Oueen-st ' 158 & 160 Quecn-st ■' 158 & 160 AND INSPECT Queen-st S 158 & 160 AN'!) INSPECT Quecn-st ] 158 & 160 AND INSPECT Quecn-st . 158 & 160 Queen-st 188 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY Queen-st < 153 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY Quoen-st i 158 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY Queen-st j 158 & 100 Queen-st , 158 & 160 NEW GOODS Queen-st ' 158 & 160 NEW GOODS Queen-st i 1,8 & 160 NEW GOODS Qneen-st j 153 & 160 Quecn-st , 153 & 160 JUST OPENED. Qucen-st 153 & 100 JUST OPENED. Queon-st ' 155 & 160 JUST OPENED. Queen-st i 158 & 160 Quoen-st 158 & ICO Quecn-st 153 & 160 Queen-st ,5S & 160 61 CASES Queen-st i 158 & 160 61 CASES Queen-st j lsi & 160 64 CASES Qneen-st 15 8 & ICO Quecn-st 158 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Quecn-st 153 8c 160 NEW CLOTHING Queon-st 158 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Queen-st 158 & 160 Queon-st 158 & lfio HATH & HOSIERY. Queen-st 158 & ICO HATS & HOSIERY. Queen-st 158 & 160 HATS & HOSIERY. Queen-st 158 & 160 Queon-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 153 & 160 Qneen-st 15-1 & 100 Quecn-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 100 THE NEW ZEALAND Qucen-st 158 8c 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 CLOTHING FACTORY, Queon-st 15S & 100 Queen-st 158 & 160 QUEKN-STIIHKT. QllCeil-St 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 SC 160 Auckland. Queen-st 158 & 160 Qucen-st 153 & 100 Queen-st 168** 100 J. EITZSIMONS. Qucen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 10C Branch Munacor. t ucen-st Loud Byron's I.n-si'lration'.—lt Is related of tho Poet that when his muse was chary of her divine afflatus, he would indulge in liberal pota tions of glu. Some of his finest (lights of imag ination were plumed, as it were, from out of these breakers of the ordinary Geneva (Gin). Had Unoi.riio Wolkr's Schikdam Aromatic Schnapps existed in his day, the splendour ol " Childc Harold," " Tho Corsair." " Sara," and other productions might have been still mero iiitcnsillcd.



Desssr/ on the Table.—Another crowd to-night, /Christinas dinner cleared away and flessortWits place at tho City Hall Furnishing Arcade, iarliok and Cranjjpell.—[ADTT.J IJay'fATfc Union, fifty valuable prlzos, oriKin'afrnd othor paintings, drawing posliivolj in a few days. Look out for notico of oxaet time, lid plaoo of drawing. Soo prizes at Bailey'f next ltattrny's,Smpor. Tickets, ono shilling; buy up balnnctSharp. Remember,