SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

it nn \v»'ri?i> IThis Evening, 11.26 lI.GH WATEIt Monilmf. 11.13 SUNSET.-This Evening, 7.1K S'JVMSK-To-inorrow Moniinp:, 1..'.l MOON'S AGE.—New Moon, 28th, 1.10 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

I Olenelg, s.s., Stcphenson, from Tnuranga i lona, k.s,, Amodeo, from Kussell p ____

DEPARTURES.

I Southern Cross, s.s., Koaa, for Ulsborne .1 Waitaki, s.s.. Crawford, for Whangarei , 6 Jlacgregor. s.s., Johnston, for Wlianiiarci I Kmblcton, barque, Payntor, for London

EXPORTS.

3 Per Kockhampton Ito bo loaded at Morcury g Hay), for Australia-:«:>,000 feet timber. Inwards Ooastwihk.—Mabel, from Whan- I gnruru, with 2,5,t00 feet timber; Leo, from Tiri, *: with 50 tons coal; \Vaipu, from Omaha, with I lU,i 00 feet timber. t, Outwards Coastwisk. — Kriemhilcla, for | Whangaroa: Mabel, fur Wlmntfiuurii; Julia (i Price and Adah, for Thames; Agnes Mnrlin, for if Ruasoll; Wnlnpu, for Mercury Hay; Mercury, U for Tairua; Wuipn. for Tairua. : The barque Kmblet sn Failed for London early j ■ tliismorning. |i The schooner Annio Wilson left LyttHton for ; Kaipara yesterday. j" The s.b. Koluku has l.prsn unavoidably do- I talned until Monday evening. Tho barque liockhamplon has cleaned at the ! Customs for Mercury Bay, where she will load for an Australian port. The s.s. lonu arrived from Russoll at an early hour this morning. Passengers: Hon. H. 1 Williams, Messrs Harris. Prater, Loarnicnt, ROblnson, Mrs Niohol, and several others. The schooner Ryno for Sunday laland.and tho I Fleetwing for Suva via Mercury Hay, entered '• outwards at the Customs tc-day. The schooner Three Cheers cleared at tho 1 j Customs thisafterncon for Guam, The B.s. Qlonelg arrived from TaurangaatH a.m. to-day. Posscngors—Masters llulme and ; Edgecumbo, Mcsdamcs Danvers and family, .Brown, and Phillips, Misses Brabant, Vorcoe, I and Westlcy, Messrs Broadkouk, Haultain, . Brabant, Maunl. Orsen. Shcppard, Toku \ Abrams, Nicolo. T. Insoy, Trigs. Edwards,'!'. Tanner, French. Kcnderdine, and 5 natives.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL. Hauraki, e.g., Harvey, from Waitara

DEPARTURE. Hauraki, s.s., Harvey, for Wellington via Opunake

The s.s. Hauraki arrived from iVaitara at 7 o'clock this morning with 17 head of cattle and 247 sheep. She left again «t two o'clock for Wellington, via Opunakr, with 2 hlids. crockory, 1 quarter cask vinegar, (i chests tea, 4 cases beo hives, JU hags (lour, mid 28 pkgs. sundries.

The Northern Company's ss. Argylo loft for Waitara early this morning, and should arrive during tl.e night.

Tho Union Co.'s s.a. Ilawea is duo from Southern ports to-morrow morning, and should arrivo at the wharf about C o'clock.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Te Kopuru, this day,.—Arrived: Marinior. Heads, this das-.— Sailed: Colonist. Wind bound: Freetrader and Nightingale.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

London, January 3.—Arrived: Dragon, from Lyttolton (Soptember 18th); Lurlino, from Timaru (October 2),

London, January I.—Arrived; lonic, from Lyttelton (November 24).

Wiianoarki. this duy.—Arrived: Macgregor and Waitaki, from Auckland, 7,30 a.m.

World-wide Honours to St. Jacobs Oil.

The great German remedy, St. Jacobs Oh, stands honoured with the highest distinction ever paid to a medicine. This is not only the case in this country, but abroad everywhere. At the New Zealand International Exhibition, 1883, it received the magnificent first prize medal, together with the highest diploma for being, according to critical tests, tho Best Pain Caring and Healing Remedy known to mankind. In this connection a couple of testimonials aro hero given as an evidonco of the marvellous suocess of St. Jacobs Oil.

OPINIONS or PROMINENT AUSTRALIANS. ONE OV THE WORLD'S GREATEST OARSMEN SPEAKS OF ITA VIRTUES. Edward Trlckett, Esq., the celebrated oarsman, In a recent conversation with a represen tative of one of the foremost journals of the United States, gave the following as bis opinion:— VI have found St Jacobs Oil a sure and cer tain cure, and one unequalled by any medicine. It cured me of severe pains in tho back brought on by over-exertion in rowing. It is a pleasant, safe, and suro remedy, penetrating at once to the seat of the disease, and eradicating the com plaint without farther trouble." The writer listened attentively to the above. It was pleasant to hear such high words ol praise from one who knew what he was talking about, and now he says that St Jacobs Oil and good athletic training are what our young mco A NOTED CRICKETER IN TROUBLE. Davl/4 Scott, Esq., tho celebrated cricket player of Victoria, and a mombev of the popular lirra of Boyle and Scott H Bourke-street, Mcl bourne, writes as follows :— " TO THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR." " Gentlemen,—Whilo playing cricket on the East Melbourne Grounds last season I received a terrible blow with a cricket ball bslow my knee, which caused intense pain, and my leg became so swollen that I was obliged to go to my home in a cab. I waa advised to try St Jacobs Oil. I had only applied it twice -when, to my delight, the swell ing disappeared, and I was entirely free from pain. My log had become black and blue from the knee to tho ankle from the hurt and the magical effect of St Jacob's Oil induces me to give my experience to tho public. I would also state that I havo recommended this great pain curing remedy to many cricketers and football players, all of whom have found it to give as surprising relief as I have. " Yours truly, " David Scott." £100.—A cash reward of one hundred pounds will be paid by the Charles A. Vogeler Com pany, of Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A., proprie tors of St Jacobs Oil, or by their accredited local representatives in various parts of the world, to any person producing proo? to the effect that tho testimonials published by them in regard to St Jacobs Oil are not strictly genuine. ■ St Jacobs Oil la sold by all Chemists and Dealers In Medicine. Price: Three Shillings a bottle.

Wholesale Depot for Auckland M. LEVY AND CO.

Lady Bkautifiers.—Ladies, you cannot make fair skin, rosy cheeks, and sparkling eyes with all the cosmetics of Franco or beautificrs of tho world while in poor health, and nothing will give you such rich blood, good health, strength, and beauty as Hop Bitters. A trial is certain proof. See. On the fourth page appears an interesting announcement rolativo to Kitchen's Celebrated Blood Eestoror. Captain Farquhar's testimonial speaks very highly as to tho curative powers of the same, and proves a surprising cure to have been effected. In next Saturday's ißSue will appear a list of other testimonials of a similar character.

Mr C. E. Button will deliver an address to youne men to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock In the Xeoturo Hall of the Young Men's Christian Association. Strangera arc cordially invited.

Tkrka Cotta Wake.—A large assortment just opened by Boy lan and Tanfleld, 174, Queen- Btreot,—[Advt. |

Buy the New Wilson, tho Champion Sowing Maohine; all others in stock.— Li. S. Chambers, 70, Queen-street.—[Advt.]

As a Now Year present, nothing is so suitable as tho Domestic Sewing Machine of Shakespoar & Co., Queen-street, opposite the Market.-[ADVT.

Washing Made Easy.—Use Price's Soap Extract Safe, sure, economical. Sold by all rospectable storekeepers.—[Advt.]

Hay's Art Union.—Drawing for prizes, St Jamos's Hall, Wellington-street, 7 p.m., Tuesday, January 22nd. Buy tickets sharp. Fifty prizes. to bo shown at door.—[Advt.] 86 pfllrs' Lace Curtains—bought a job from Homo manufacturer; few slightly soiled, but somo very great bargains amongst them, now being sold at less than wholesale price at Garliok and Cranwell's Furnishing Warehouse, Queen-street.—lAdvt.)

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under :— This Day. FovWalerford,Tauranga,eW.,ner]lotoiiialiaiHi. ul 4.30 p.m. For Thames, per Kotomahana, at ;"> p.m. Monday, 7th hist. For Waitara, etc., per Douglas, at 11 a.m. For Coromandcl, per Coromandcl, at 1.30 p.m. For Sunday Island, per liyno, lit 3 p.m. For Taurunga, Uhiiioinutu, and Opotild, per Olonelff. at I p.m. For Tairiia. per Opotiki, at I p.m. For Thames, per Knterprise, at J."? 0 p.m. For Russell, Kawakttwa, Wluuitfuroa, and Momtonul, per lona, at -1.30 p.m. For Whltiajigi ami Upper JIM, per Itowcna, For u'iia!i(?arel Heads, Whangarel, Kamo, and JUangupai, pi"' W'ailaki, at 5 p.m. Tuksday. Sth inst. For T)i»'"ca- -por Kotomahana, at 8.30 a.m. For Tamnaki, Wellington and Southern ports, por Takapuna. at 11a.m. Por City of Sydney, as follows— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South Amorica. and British and Foreign West Indies, at 10 a.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For money orders, the previous evening at 4 o'clock. For registered letters and newspapers, at 10 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra foe of six penco In addition to the postage, will be received by tho Mail Agent on board tho steamer up to tho time of sailing. Tina mail will be duo in London on Sat urday, Feb. 10, .884. For Taranaki, Nelson and Southern Ports, per Ilinvon, at 1 p.m. For Australian Colonios, per lfauroto, at i p.m. For London, via Rio de Janeiro and Madeira, per British King, from Lyttelton, on Monday, 7th inst. Notk.—Monoy ordors for mails via San Fran cisco, must bo obtained before 4 p.m. on Mon day, 7th inst. Notk.—Tho s.s. Waipawa will leave Hokitika for Jackson's Hay and West Coast Sounds, on 10th inst. S. 15. niSS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-olllce, Auckland.

Meeting, Entertainment, Etc.

January 5, 1881. Theatre Royal.—Walking Contest. Abbott's Opora House,—"Mncuotli," 8 p.m. V.M.C.A.—Devotional. 7.30 p.m. Hospital Choir Practice. — Wcllesley-Btreot Baptist School-room, 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

WILLIAMS.—On the 3rd inst., tho wife of A. I. Williams, Photographer, at her residence, Yinccnt-sttect, of a daughter ; still born.

Marriages.

GAUI/I'—COOPER.—On December 25th, at the bride's residence. Middle-street, I'onsonby, by tho Rev. James Guy, Robert Gault, to Martha Annio Cooper. TAINE-GILJIER.-On Deccmbor 27th, 1883, by the Rev. T. Hame», at North Shore, in tho dwelling-house of Captain Itattray, tho bride's grandfather, Walter lledlcy Talno to Janet Giliner.

Death.

HOWARTII.-AtColwyn Cottage Dovonport, on the Mh inst.. Donald Fielding, infant son of Thomas 11. Howarth; aged nine months and 23 days.

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1881.

For the cause that lacks assistance For tho wrong that needs resisUinco, For tho futuro in tho distance, And the good that wo can do.

Ox our sixtli pugo to-day we give n few ex tracts from a pamphlet on tho London poor which lias stirred up tho sympathies of tho British people, and produced a move ment for reform which will, wo most earnestly pray, never Hag until tho national parliament has taken in hand tho work — impossible to irregular private benevolence—of improving the dwellings of tho poor. To people colonial-born tho indescribable miseries of the crushed-down masses in tho great cities of the Old World constitute a phase of life which is utterly inconceivable. Tho poor, as we know them, and as they aro pictured in the pamphlet to which we would direct tho spocial attention of our readers, have nothing in common. A dearth of em ployment in Canterbury and Otago recently, which was made the most of for political purposes, exhibits the worst phase of distress from tho lack of re munerative work wo ever experience ; and the depth of that is gauged by the ro fueal of the men to accept Government relief work at 4s (3d a day, and their almost immediate absorption in harvest and other labour at nearly double tho money ; while contracts in Wellington wore left short-handed through tho desertion of men at 7s and 8s a day for tho more profitable summer occupations in tho agricultural districts whence the cry of distress came. Tho poverty inseparable from sickness, dia solute habits, ana old age, it is true —modi- fied by the greater surrounding prosperity and the ease with which private beno volence and public reliot can reach it, is present with us; but the irre deemable, hopeless, despairing struggle for existence againßt overwhelming adver sities that appal philanthropy and paralyse individual effort, is a condition that has.no type here; and if the peoplo of the colony uso prudently the power placed in their hands by manhood suffrage and universal education —controlling land mono polies, and checking tho power of capital, improperly directed, to oppress and im poverish labour—the poverty of Europe can never find a footing in theso now and prosperous lands. While, however, we may protect our selves by wise laws from generating a pauperism of our own, our efforts will prove abortive if wo do not also guard against the misdirected efforts of certain misguided British reformers, who seriously propose to reduce the burden of their own pauper population by shipping them at the expense of the State to the colonies. The remonstrances entered by Canada, and the re-shipment of tho State-aided Irish im migrants by tho Government of tho United States, may lead tho English promoters of this atrocious remedy to try theso more dis tant fields. Tho prompt action of Australia in refusing permission for the Irish informers to land, and the outcry against the deportation of Trench crimi nals to the Pacific, should warn the English Government that the colonies are jealous of the purity of their population, and will protect ib at all risks. Through an un wisely-administered system of free immigra tion we have had a taste of English pauperism, as our gaols, our benevolent in stitutions, and houses of ill-fame bear testimony; and the sample is not approved. Creatures born and bred in that moral cesspit find no soil for healthy growth in the social organism of a colony. Thoy are plague-spots, the more hideous because disfiguring and corrupting an otherwise healthy body. It is the duty of English wealth to turn its eyes from the palling pursuit of pleasure to tho heathendom lying around, in comparison with which the worst Maori kainga or South African village is the abode of comfort and happi ness. State-aided immigration will never reform the evil until tho causes aro gone, and if the eyes of the people of England were withdrawn from schemes of foreign aggrandisement, and the money lavished upon wars were expended in rooting out the sinks of physical and moral de generation within her own borders, the greatness of the nation would receive truer impulses, and her power for the regenera tion of the world be vastly enhanced.

Addresses to the Hon. Mr Bryce.

Oor morning conterapovary to-day con tains a paragraph chronicling a visit of inspection paid by the Hon. J. Bryce to its printing establishment, and in another part of the paper—most suggestive associa tion—proposes that the City Council and Chamber of Commerce should present addresses to the hon. gentleman for his settlement of the King difficulty. Now, though not sparing criticism of some of the Aative Minister's public acts, we havo never

been niggardly in recognising his successes. But it is quite premature to ,say yet whether the recent transaction in the Waikato is a success. Its lirst ell'ect is to lock up for two years certain, and no one knows how much longer, the whole stretell of country from Kihikihi to Taupo, and from Taupo to Mokau. Applications from bunti fide landowners fur surveys and hearings in the Court have been re fused, .and the tirst-fruits of the arrange ment are to close lands that would other wise be open. We do not wish to judge a work half-finished, neither is it wise to crow over it, and the congratulatory ad dresses may await tho event. Moreover, the suspicion prevails, rightly or wrongly, that Mr Bryco has predilections—winch, like all that gentleman's prepossessions, are strong ones -in favour of carrying the junction of the North Island Trunk Rail way, at all hazards, to some point in the vicinity of his beloved Wiingamu, by what is known as tho central route. Wo should bo sorry to think that this wish would obscure tho lion, gentleman s senso of public duty towards the survey of the ronto via Taranaki, but this is also a ques tion with respect to which wo await fur ther light before lifting up the voice of ex ultation. Tho " Herald " asks much of the City Council in nominating it as leader of the projected prostration before the idol of thehour. Recollects no tour sagacious friend that the Council's experiences of bargain making with tho Hon. J. Bryee are not of the most agreeable kind? that the knowledge of a few hundreds of city taxes transferred to tho Colonial Treasury, besides giving a better building and a distinct advantage in land exchange, ex cites within the bosoms of the members who conducted tho Armoury nogotiatiens on behalf of tho Corporation an impression that Mr Uryce's love of Auckland will not carry him into any acts of extravagance. Really, wo should havo supposed that the glimpse of tho "Herald's" marvellous machinery which has been so graciously vouchsafed to the lion, gentleman would more than havo compensated him for a two months' residence in this atmosphere, so uncongenial to Ministerial health and cheerfulness.

Orient Mail Service.

Tim contract recently entered into by tlio New South Wales Government with tho Orient Steamship Company fora fortnightly mail service with England lias dealt the final blow to Victoria's attempted mon opoly of the Suez mail service. That colony pledged itself to pay tho I', and 0. Company iS(>,OOO a year tor a roundabout service via Colombo, and thought to force the other colonies into compliance with any demand sho might chocso to make for tho conveyancu of their mail mutter. New Zealand, however, in conjunction with New South Wales, maintained the SanFrnnciseo sorvico, and ho broke down tlio threatened monopoly. But the Suez route was still attractive enough to earn a largo sum for postages, which reduced tho burden of the subsidy, and Victoria induced New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania to guarantee a share of any loss. By these moans, though tho colony obtained no ad vantage whatever from tho liability it had rashly incurred in tlio vnin expectation of getting tho terminus for Melbourne and dictating to Australasia, the lose wns not very heavy. Last year the other colonies contributed about £45,000 towards the subsidy, and tlio Victorian postages were worth another i' 20,000, leaving only about £'21,000 to be made good from tho Colonial Treasury, a portion of which was payable by tho contri buting colonies, pro rtttu to tho amount of mail matter despatched by them. But tho Orient service, which avoids the Colombo deviation and leaves out Adelaide, will deliver its mails in Melbourne much quicker than the rival service, and the postages collectable by Victoria will suffer proportionate diminution. South Australia, which is cut off from tho Orient service, is the greatest sufferer next to Victoria, and the Adelaido press hat) omitted an anticipatory wail. The Melbourne papers do not attempt to shut their eyas to the unfortunate posi tion in which the colony is placed by its contract with tho I', and 0. Company. The "Ago" says:—"However much South Australia may have to complain of the possible contingencies arising out of the Orient Company's contract, Victoria is in a for worse position. Year by year the contributions of the other colonies towards the I. and 0. Company's subsidy will decline, and the deficiency thus created must be made good out of our public revenue. In fact, all the objec tions wo raised at tho time when the contract for the transmission of our mails to Europe was under consideration to the roundabout service arc now shown to have been based upon solid grounds, and there is the fear that wo shall yet see our heavily subsidised service to Colombo engaging in carrying, net tho mails of tho Australian colonios, but a few duplicates of merchants' advices,"

This evening's STAR, boing tho Monthly Summary for Groat Britain and America ) consists of a largo doublo sheet, and con tains tho usual collection of news, including our weekly market quotations, labour re port, share list, &c. These, with tho full account of the steamer Triumph, make it, the best paper to send to friends nt Home.

Meetings of creditors were held yester day in the estates of Stanicr Henry Bir mingham and James Bakor, tho former a master mariner, and tho latter a bush con tractor, who has been carrying on opora tions at Makarau. Birmingham's liabili ties were set down at £371, and his assets at nil. Tho debtor stated that he had had two steamers, valued at 1.'i.000, which had boon seized by an insurance company for a mortgago of £1,150, and sold for £700. It was agreed not to interfere with tho furni ture of debtor's wife, as it had boon pur chased with hor own earnings. Baker's liabilities wero stated at i.','S,.'iu'4 2s (id, with no assets, and Mr A. D. Bennett was elected trustee. After tho debtor had been examined the meeting adjourned to await tho production of further evidence.

There aro 14 offences, involving 1(3 pris oners, set down for trial at tho Criminal Sessions of the Supremo Court, which open hero on Monday morning next. It is pos sible that several cases may be added to the list beforo then, but the calendar is sure to bo a light one. Tho following aro the names of tho prisoners who aro to be tried : —Augusto Ratlin, charged with fraudulent bankruptcy ; John Cash, larceny ; Alfred Ileydo, uttering (three indictments); John Fitzgerald, larceny ; Toma L'arama, sheep stealing ; Rvko Painoha, Honaro, and Topa Topa, sheep-stealing; Whakataki, per jury ; William Good, maliciously wounding a steer; Peter .Harper, jun., unlawfully wounding ; Pchiriri, burglary ; Joseph Antonio.

The sailing raco for twenty-feet open boats at the Auckland Regatta will most likely be the best ever hold m the harbour. In addition to the old "cracks," which have all boon placed in the best possible trim, several now boats havo boon turned out, and others, which we havo previously referred to, aro in course of construction. The latest item of interest with rcforenco to tho anticipated contest is that Bailey has received an order for a "twenty-footer" from an Auckland resident, and this - along with tho ones built by Bigclow and Warbrick, and probably ono from AVay mouth's shed—make things look pretty ivoly.

William McDonald, of Fort-street, Auck land, hotel and land proprietor, died here in July, 1849, leaving a widow, and an only child—a boy in his first year. By his last will he devised all his real estate to Captain McDonald, of Howick, and Mr John McDougall, of Auckland, upon certain trusts for tho benefit of his widow, child, and two sisters, Mrs Grace Gordon, widow, and Mrs Jane McDonald, both supposed to be then resident in parts of Invernesshire. The devise in favour of the sisters was contingent only. The son, it is said, died in Scotland in ISGO, and the widow in 1878. Tho two sisters, as well as tho two trustees, died long since. No new trustees were ever appointed. Tho trust estate is now claimed by Mr Alex ander MoDonald, of Toowoomba, Queens land, and Captain George Gordon, now or lately of the 50th Regiment, tho respective heirsofthe two sisters. Mrßochfort, of Auck land, barrister-at-law, has been emp->\vered to take immediate steps for the recovery of the property for these two claimants, and he wishes that the same should be made known to all persons who may bo in posses sion or occupation of any part of it. The following lands form part of the ostate, namely: Thefarmof MayatPointChevalier, now in the possession of Mr Motion as lessee; lot 18, of section 42 of the town of Auckland, now or lately in the possession of Mr Richard do Thierry; allotment 19 of section 14 in Queen-street, Auckland; and the old Caledonian Hotel allotment in Fore-street (incorrectly written .Forf-street). The other parts of tho property remain to be discovered. It may be mentioned that Phillips's Buildings stand on allotment 19 of section 14, in Queen-streot. The pro perty is said to be worth £20,000.

A large gal holing of persons is anticipated on tho Hospital lawn to-morrow afternoon at .'{o'clock, when the Salvation Army, with ollicers and lasses, will assemble in full strength, and, under command of tho captain, will go through a series of religions exorcises in un-Fox-liko fashion. The first of the Quakers advocated worship m silence; the Salvationists believe in the opposite ex treme, and to-morrow they intend to parade on tho hill-top, and with melodies and bursts of pious lire to warm and cheer the hearts of the multitude.

Tho debt: of Berlin is £ti,i>2B,ooo, a rate per capita of f.) Kin. The debt of Paris is ISO, 000,000, equal to £28 Ills per capita.

The further hearing of the charges against Thomas James North, on the information of Mr MacCormiek, was adjourned until Monday next.

Owners and trainers are reminded that entries and acceptances close for Northern Jockey Club Meeting, to be held at Whan garci on 11 tit and 12th inst., at Mr I'crci val's, on Monday, the 7th inst., at 4 p.m.

The public arc informed that money orders for tho outgoing mail on United Kingdom, (iermany, United States and Canada cannot be procured after 4 p.m. on Monday.

A case of most llagrant " lambing-down " in one of our well-known hostolries is alleged to have been perpetrated during the holidays. A young man in the employ ment-, of a local builder went, to a hotel on Boxing night with £1(7 in his pocket, and remained there, as ho alleges, in a state of continued intoxication until Sunday, 30th, when he was informed his money was all spout. The matter has been placed in the hands of Messrs Burton and Napier, solici tors, by the young man's employer, and doubtless will bo the subject of a Court ease unless an arrangement bu come to between tho parties.

Mr W. Edwards, tho long ■ distance walker, has been tendered a farewell benelit by a number of citizens, to take place in the Theatro Hoyal on Monday evening. A most attraetivo programme is boing pre pared. Mr Edwards, and his business representative, Mr.l. (!. Seymour, leave for America by the mail steamer on Tuesday.

A cricket mitch has boon arranged to tako place at the Domain Cricket (jround on Monday next between a team of bookmakers and hotclkeepcrs. The bookmakers solcctcd to play are—Harris, Lyons, Weston, Poolo, Belcher, Blailde, Snider, Alyott, Proilitt, tinlloghor, Vallanco, Enko, and May. Hotel keepers team:—Scott, Smith, Coombo, Hill, Gallagher, Stimpson, (Hover, Call'erey,Stan ford, Twohill, I. Harrison, Codlin, Daniel, and Kidd. The wickets will be pitched at 12 o'clock noon, and a band will bo in attendance,

Tho Mount Koskill School Committee, at a mcotinglioldoii Thursday night, nominated Mr V. Gush, head-master of tho Clivo School (Napier), as hcad-toachar of the Mount Koskill School. Mr R. Hobbs and Mr Theo. Cooper were nominated for re clovtiun at tho animal election ; and to lill the vacancy caused by tho resignation of Mr Laishloy, the Committee record their vote in favour of Mr J. W. Carr.

A case of alleged assault was heard yes terday afternoon before Messrs Hurst and Prime, Justices, in which George Brown, chief mate of tlio Embleton, was charged with assulting Howard Botts, tho steward, by striking him in tho faco, Mr Napier appeared for complainant, and Mr Browning for defendant. Tho parties, however, agreed to arrange matters, Brown paying Costs, and the captain paying Belts his full wages m\d granting his discharge The Bench offered some commentson the manner of settling tho dispute without the intervention of tho Court, and dismissed tho case.

Mr Pooloy, organist and music teacher, who has been for some timo seriously ill, is, we are glad to say, quite convalescent, and returns home this evening from Devon port, where he has been staying for the last fortnight, Ho resumes duties at St. Matthew's Church tomorrow, and takes up his teaching again on Monday next.

Water consumers nvo reminded that supplies due on the 31st December last unpaid for will be cut oil' shortly In terms of advertised notice.

A confirmation service was held at Til ranga Ci'eek on Ist January, in tho school room. The candidates were Misses E. 11. IJ. Davis, Juno Broomfield, Kathorine o rancor, and Master .lames Broomlield. Hfs Lordship tlio Bisliop of Auckland addressed tlic eandiclatus and coiigre-

gation, and afterwards held a mooting of tho adult members of tho congregation present, and appointed Mr Embling, sen., agent for tho church lands and burial ground there. Tho annual picnic was held in ono of Mr D. Nathan's paddocks, and was a great success, there being about 150 people present, who did amplo justice to tho good tilings provided, and spent a very happy day running races and playing all kinds of suitable games. A splendid day's enjoyinont was finished in tho evening with a dance in tho school-room.

To tho Editor: Sir,—On Wednesday night," the 2nd [list., a party of friends visited the Auckland Opera House, having previously taken ten resorvod seats in tho dress circle Much to their surpriso and annoyance, they found that the seats had been resold, and wero occupied. Applica tion was made to tho manager, but he re fused to tako any action in tho matter. They wero, therefore, compolled to leave Uic theatre. This should show all in tending visitors to tho Auckland Opera Hoiiso tho inutility of procuring ro servod scats, as thoro appears to bo no attempt made by tho prosont managumont to provont such soata being re-sold. Doublo nalo of scats no doubt in creases the receipts, but is manifestly unfair to tho public and discreditable to tho management. It is only fair to say that tho money has since been refunded. In tho interest of thoatre-goers kindly insert this in your widely-circulated paper, and oblige The Victims.

The Committee of the Eight Hours De monstration met last evening in tho Work ing Men's Club, Mr Heslop in the chair. After tho routine business had boon din posed of, there was a unanimous expression of a desire to have Sir George Groy address the working classes on the evening of tho 29th January, and it was resolved to recommend tho Trade and Labour Council to communicate witli Sir George relative to tho matter. Tho details of tho Obstacle jßace wore gone into, and in placo of tho barrels in last year's race, a sheen net 40ft long was sub stituted. It was decided to issuo blno rib bons this year, and instruction was given to get out 2,500 at onco. Some misapprehen sion seems to have arisen as to who aro authorised to collect money and prizes, through an error in last week's report. The following Committee are empowered to col lect money and priy.es : Messrs Kolly, Burke, Tobin, McKinnoy, Ncylon, and Baker, or any other member of the General Committee.

It will bo scon from our advertising columns that the week of universal prayer, as suggested by tho Evangelical Allianco of London, will bo observed by a number of the churches in Auckland and its vicinity. It is to be hoped that these services will bo well attended, and that much blessing may bo tho result. It may be, also, that other churches than those included in the list advertised will observe this call to prayer, and that thoy too may sharo in tho blessing. We urge upon all Christian people, evon though it involve some amount of sacrifice, to crowd the various churches during tho cominp; week ; that, in the houses of prayer, they, being instant in prayer, may bo led to rojoico in Him who has said, "Again I say unto you that if two of you shall agree on enrth as touching anything that thoy shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father, which is in Heaven ; for where two or threo aro gathered together in my name, theroam I in tho midst of thorn."

About ono o'clock yesterday an accident occurred in tho Kybor Pass Road, but hap pily without any serious result boyond knocking down a lamp-post. A horse and cart belonging to a sottler at Remuera, and in charge of a man, had been stopping out side the hotel at tho corner while the driver was inside taking a drop. On getting into the cart, tho driver found the reins loose about tho animal's hinder-part, and in his careless attempt to removo thorn the horso was irritated, and bolted towards Now market at full speed, pitching the driver into the road, and in his rapid progress tearing away a portion of a fonco belonging to Mr Piorco, and spinning along the footpath and grazing Mrs Stanton's window. Tho in furiated animal dashed across Grafton Road, and was prevented from pursuing his mad career by the wheel coming in contact with the lamp-post at the corner of Mr Stone's paddock, which was brought, down by the sudden force of the collision. Con stable Dews and others came up and secured the animal. The driver was picked up," but he was not seriously injured. Had children been on the path at the time, tho consequences of tho driver's stupidity would have produced fatal results.

A special meeting of tho members rif tho Hobson Company is announced to be held in the Catholic Institute, Wellington-street, on Monday evening, at half-past seven o'clock.

A glove contest between W. Murphy and M. O'Brien, for £15 aside and the light weight championship of Auckland, will take piace in the Theatre Royal, on Wed nesday next, the 9th January.

Services at the various Churches to morrow will be found in the usual column.

"An Eye-Witness" sends us an account of the towing of tho barque Candidate into her berth at the wharf, but there seems to be nothing remarkable about the perform ance beyond the fact that it was not executed to tho satisfaction of our corres pondent.

At tho meeting of tho Harbour Board on Tuesday, tenders will be received for con tracts at Calliope Dock ; also applications for the appointment of Deputy Harbour Master. Mr Nathan will move: "That another pilot be appointed, in view of the increased duties attached to the present pilot service."

" Viator" considers that due attention is not shown to visitors to the Opera House in conducting them to their seats in the dress circle, mid in guarding against potty thefts from the ladies' dressing-room.

Tho seventh number of the "New Zealand and Australian Eec Journal," just issued, is up to itH usual excellent standard. _ In addition to the articles on bee-keeping, there is this month given a form of produce register, which should be useful to tipicul turists.

The following tenders wcro received to day by Mr E. Hartley, architect, for tlie erection and completion of a two-story brick storo in Albert-street, opposite the Market, for Captain Rattray :—Julian, £412} S. Attewell, i'44o; Fawkes, £405; Holland, £405 ; Shailer, £475 ; C'olebrook, £475; Millington, £484; R. Kay, £493 ; J. Heron, £495; Koso and Clark, £514; H. Jonos, 1519; C. Khodes, £525; Morris, £528; Langley and Williams, £534; Me- Connacliie, £540 ; E. Keynoll, £58!).

Mr Alfred Cox, Secretary of the Gospel Tomperanco Mission, writes stating that the Hey. W. S. Potter was unable to attend tho meeting on Thursday owing to his suffering at the time very severely from neuralgia. Mr J. Knott, a gentleman recently from England, took his place. Tho addresses of all tho speakers wore oxcollcnt, and tho result encouraging, ten persons having signed tho pledge and put en tho bit of blue. There were about 100 present, and tho good accomplished even moro manifest than when five times that number havo boon present.

Mr 0. P. Sherwood, of I'atoa, in now in this city on his way to America, whither ho proceeds by tlio mail steamer on Tuesday next. By Mi Shoiwood's departure, New Zealand loses a good colonist and Patoa district a most energetic worker In her in terests. M r Sherwood lm» filled with credit nearly every public position which was open to him—member of the Provincial Council, County Chairman, Mayor of I'atoa, and Chairman of Harbour Board, School Committee, and Cemetery Board. The local "Mail," in bidding him farewell, testifies to hia eminent services, mid ndd« :—He has abilities of a high order both as a writer and a gpeaker, and ho may yet givo us causo to bo proud of his connection with I'atoa. That ho will remember us kindly wo feol sure, and if ho can at any time do us a "good turn" we shall be surprised if it is not dono, and that too with a will.

To-morrow afternoon will bo a "red letter-day " with the children oi St. Matthew's, for at tho afternoon service there will bo presented to tho deserving Sunday scholars, prizes, tlio beauty and value of which wo have seldom seen ex celled, and certainly not equalled in Sunday-schools. The books will compare with thoao given in our public schools, whilst by the generosity of ono of the members of tho congregation a variety of beautiful articles of great value have been added to the more usual form of reward. All little children, wo understand, attend ing tho service will bo presented with a memonto card of tho day. The Epiphany sermon, "The Manifestation of Christ in tlio Church and the World" will be preached by tho Incumbent at tho evening (C.3U) service.

Tho members of tho Victoria Rides are requested to meet at tho Drill-shed on Mon day evening next, at $ o'clock, to receive their now uniforms.

After a temperance sermon Lad been preached in mi English country town a couple of weeks ago, a collection was takon up for the benefit of one of the temperance societies. Tlireo gentlomen passed the plates. One was a wine merchant, one an excise officer, and one a brewer's travelling salesman.

In our remarks yestorday upon tho in creasing popularity of Northcote as a holi day resort, wo inadvertently omitted to mention Mr Denny's gardens in conjunction with tho others. Thoy aro certainly second to none on that side of the Waitemata, and are reploto with all the means of refresh ment and recreation that a pleasuro-loving public can desire.

A most amusing incident is related in con nection with tho floating of the steamer Triumph. It appears that a gentleman, whoso occupation requires the frequent ap plication of " red tape " and "sealing-wax," was on duty on board the Triumph during the morntog, and ho did not feol by any means comfortablo. In fact, he proved a regular plague to others on board of tho vessel by his repeated queries of "Do you think sho is quite safe now J" "Don't you fool hor going over, sir?" and such liko. This foar so far got tho better of him that ho unlaced his boots and expressed his determination to tako a header "directly tho vessel went down," as ho " could swim a little." He was assured again and again that there was no danger, but he refused to bo comforted, and iipon the Anno Milbank coming alongside, ho hastily jumped on board, declining evon to wait for a small bundlo of clothing which ho left on board tho object of his great torror. However, he felt comparatively safe on tho small steamer, and viewed, tho " rescuo of tho Triumph " from afar with feelings of satisfaction and relief.

A handsomely illuminated and framed testimonial from tho choir of St. Mark's, Remuera, to Mr John Rhodes,on liiß retire ment from the position of leading bass,was on view to-day at Mr N. G. Lonnox's estab lishment in Queen-streot, and attracted considerable attention. The engrossing and illuminating have been both success fully and tastefully oxocutod by Mr \V. Gulliver (draughtsman), and tho testi monial altogether cannot fail to be appre ciated and highly valued as a hand some souvonir. The text is as follows :— "John Rhodes, Esq., Park Road: Dear sir,—We, who aro members of tho choir of St. Mark's, Remuera, cannot allow you to sever your connection from us without ex pressing tho feeling of regrot which such an event has produced. Your connection with us for tho past tlireo years has indeed been very gratifying, and it has afforded us a great benefit and pleasure to enjoy tho company of ono who is so well qualified to hold tho position of principal bass. Your vast knowledge of music (and 'especially of church music), the ability which you possess of givingoxprossionthereto.aroobjects which have evoked our warmest admiration. That your hoalth may bo firmly reestablished, and that a kind Providence may see fit to spare you to use these, your valuable gifts, with your accustomed urbanity and kind ness, is the sincere desire of your well wishers." Tho address is signed by Mr Edwin Hoskoth, organist, and thirty mem bers of tho choir.

Tho approaching aquatio festival to cele brate the forty-fourth anniversary of tho colony, which will be hold on January 29th, 1884, is already attracting considerable at tention in shipping circles. At a meeting of the Regatta Committee held on Thursday evening last at the Waitemata Hotel, it was decided to increase the first prize in the largo-cutter race from £30 to £40, and further, " That all trading races should be open to vossels licensed or registered before January 1, 1844." The effect of this last regulation will bo that tho now schooner which Messrs Lane and Brown are building, and which is expected to prove a regular clipper, will be excluded from com petition in the Champion Trading Race. No doubt this will prove highly satisfactory to a few owners and masters who, for some time past, have openly avowed their deter mination not to take part wero the new schoonor alloSved to enter; but, on tho other hand, it does seem unfair that a rule should be made excluding tho vessel beforo she has been put into the water, and in all proba bility beforo those who framed the regulation havo seen her, and havo been able to form ideas whether or not it is correct that she has been built "on raising linos." A design for the champion flag by Captain John McKenzie was accepted. It is formed of one large seven-pointed star on a field of blue, and the letters A.R.C. (Auckland Regatta Club) and " C." (Cham pion) Regatta, 1884. A letter was receired from tho Waitara Boating Club, informing the Committee' that several of their mem bers intended to compete at the Regatta for the whaleboat raco. Mr E. Waymouth was also elected a member of committee.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Six clays' walking match closes to-night. Salvation service on the Hospital lawn to-morrow.

The Governor is in Duncdin. "Macbeth" by the I'omeroy Company to-night. ~ Hon. John I'.rycc visited tho "Herald ofiice yesterday. This morning's " Herald suggests an ovation to the Hon. John The' British Queen, with 209 immigrants, has sailed for Wellington. 19,000 frozen sheep are shortly to be sent from Ly f,telton. Why have Hie eight-hour demonstra tionists turned their backs on Mr l>ar gaville, by getting Sir (Jeorge (iroy to give them the speech? The New Zoaland tour of tho Tasmamnn cricketers commences this month at Inver cargill. Week of universal prayer commences to morrow.

Auckland municipal loan of £100,01)0 is to take tho wind from the sails ot the colonial million loan. J. Murray, jun., Otago, has challenged Donald Dinnio to dance lor £WK

The steamer Stafla, with excursionists, stuck on tho Tauranga bar on Thursday night, and was not floated oil' till next tide. The passengers got a ducking while being landed in a whaleboat. There are nineteen prisoners for trial at Christchurch criminal sessions on Monday. Owen Peace, a contractor for load works, cemmitted suicide by hanging at Macetown, Otago, yesterday. He had been drinking. He leaves a wife and nine children. "The only reporter on board the Triumph " must have had a strong list to port (or something stronger) when he wrote tho closing paragraph in this morning's "Herald." Can any ono make sense of the account '!

The wifo of Mr llanley Bennett, ex M.1..A. for Tamwortli, New South Wales, has committed suicide by cutting her throat. A rather cynical lady, somewhat of a flirt, sayß most men, like colds, are easily caught, but difficult to get rid of. J. VV. Robinson, a Duncdin architect, threatens .an action for £1000 damages against a local paper for alleged improper comment on an architectural drawing of his exhibited at Christchurch.

On Wednesday, 10th inst., the fifth annual conference of tho United Fire Brigade Association opens at Nelson, when delegates will bo present from various parts of the colony.

THE ALLEGED CHILD MURDER AT WELLINGTON.

[IIV TFXROIUFU—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Wklliniiton, this day. At tlio Magistrate's Court to-day, Kato Boyle, on tho chargo of wilfully murdering he*1 infant female child, was committed for trial. In answer to the question if blio had anything to ray, she replied, " I did not kill the child." The evidence addduccd was similar to that given at the inquest on tno 17th ult. Tho question of allowing bail was deferred. Accusod is in a delicate state of health.

THE RAWLINGS SCHOLAR SHIPS.

The rosult of tho examination for the Raw lings Scholarships was made known today. These scholarships were the gift of tho late M r Rawlings, and were only open to boys under twelvo years of age, who were tho sons of working people. The scholarships are worth £10 a year, and entitle the holders to froo tuition at the Auckland College and Grammar School forfour years. There were •10 candidates examined from the town and suburban schools for tho four scholarships offered, with tho following result :— James Urummonci, Nelson-street .. 1 Francis Stewart, Noteon-strcet .. 2 Jtobort McCullough, Newton East .. 3 William Munro, Ntiwton West .. •) Nelson-street School thus occupies tho premier position, having carried off the first and second honours, which reflects great credit on tho teacher (Mr (leo. Thwaitcs) who prepared the boys for the examination.

STRIKE OF MINERS AT KAWAKAWA.

Ono Hundred and Fifty Hands Idle

fll? TEMiCRAFII. —OWN CORftESFOXDKtiT.]

Kawakawa, this day. The " Northern Luminary," in a second edition today, says:— In consequenco of a disagreement between tho manager and the miners with regard to the rates for coal getting, tho whole of the coalheavers struck work and brought their tools out of the mine this morning,withoutgiving the usual fortnight's notice. This action has com polled Mr Moody to discharge all day men, S surface hands, including engineers and car penters, while Captain McLeod, contractor tor barging and trimming the coal to vessels, has had to dischargo his men and lay up tho barges and s.s. Black Diamond, which means that there aro now 150 hands idle— a bad beginning for the new year and tho district's progress. We aro informed that at least 75 per cent, of the men would have gone to work but for the interference of the ringleaders. Tho cause of the strike is briefly stated. The Coal Company considered, on account of certain drawbacks they havo had to contend with, that their minors (who have been for years earning from 9s to 12s per day, some of them only working G£ and 7 hours ill 24) should help them out of tho temporary difficulty by bearing somo of tho losses to a very slight degree by hewing at Id and 2d less per skip, according to the nature of the coal, which is harder in some boards than others. Tho getting of coal and delivering samo on board the steamer has, for more than 12 months, been costing tho Company 13s 5Jd per ton, while they have been compolled to sell at 13s, thus en tailinga loss on every ton produced notwith- Btandingthehoavy outlay in prospecting new f round, working bad " faults," and absent ividends. We trust '..he men will look at the trouble on both sides, and that a chango will soon come over tho scene, for to-day Kawakawa looks not unlike a "city of drones." The anvil has ceased, so also the big sinoko that used to rise over yonder hill.

OPERA HOUSE.-"The School for Scandal."

Shkriuax's brilliant and incisively satirical comedy was performed last night with great success before B capital house. It is a work exacting the nicest elaboration of detail, and consequently only a strong dramatic company can risk its production with any assurance of a favourable result. The east was a strong one, the parts were well sustained and appropriately costumed, and the action of the pioco was smooth. Miss Pomeroy's Lady Teazle boro a striking resemblance to her Julia in "The Hunchback," but there was sufficient in dividuality about it to mark a distinction. The lady appeared in it to very great advantage, taking her sharo in the repartee and badinage of the piquant dialogue with decided skill, and playing hor part in the qunrrol sccno with consummate tact, besides very effectively bearing herself through tho disconcerting cdaircisscmcnt of the screen scene. Miss Pomeroy's cos tumes, aa usual, were noteworthy for their richness, taste, and appropriate ness. As Charles Surface, Mr Arthur Elliott was very happily cast. The part admirably suited him, and ho brcuglit out its strong points of frolicsome gaiety, generous bonhomie, and open-handed hospi tality into bold relief. In the screen sccno his pungent raillery upon the three parties to the malapropos tableau produced by the discovery of Lady Teazle in concealment, brought down the " house," and the actor enjoyed the honour of an immediate recall. Mr J. G. Joyce imperson ated Sir Peter Teazle with excellent judgment and skill. Mr Appleton truth fully limned the canting and hypocritical Joseph Surfaco, and Mr Hall did justice to tho role of Sir Oliver. Miss B. Lewis's Mrs Candour, Miss Bronton's Lady Sneer well, Miss F. Lewis's Maria, and Miss Lily May's Tup wero each and all creditably played, while Mr Kennedy made tho most of Crabtroe, Mr Foley " doubled " skilfully as Sir Benjamin Backbite and Moses the usurer, and Messrs Gerald Dillon, Arrow smith, and Bryant,as Rowley, Careless, and Snake respectively, lost none of their points, giving an effective support. At tho end of the quarrel scene, Mr Joyce shared with Miss Pomeroy the honour of a call before the curtain. "Macbeth" To-night. This martial and commanding Shake spearian play will be given to-night, with Miss Pomeroy in the r6lo of Lady Macbeth. ; It will afford her the opportunity of dis- ] playing her talents in heavy tragedy. j

CABLEGRAMS.

[.SI'KCIAr, TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

THE SUODAN REVOLT.-JSXTRA'

ORDINARY REPORT,

French Intervention.

[lieceived -sth, 1.48 p.m.] London, January 4. It is reported that Franco forbids Turkey to interfere in the Soudan, but has ollered to expel El Mahdi if England decline* to do so. London, January 4.—The shipment of frozen meat by the steamer lonic is m excellent condition. Her Majesty the Queen has published a sequel to her " Life in the Highlands. The New Zealand Shipping Company have contracted to carry seventeen million pounds of frozen mutton this year. \ The Now Zealand ■! per cents, have declined I.', per cent. Admiral" Kiehards advocate* the estab lishment of six fortified posts on tho Now (Juinoa coast; and also that the squadron on the Australian station should UC strengthened, England and Egypt.—Cabinet Council. London", January 4—lt has transpired that at a Cabinet Council held yesterday tho position of allaiis in Egypt was discussed at longth, but it is understood that no de finite decision was arrived at as to tho lino of action which should be taken for com pleting tho pacification and consolidation of that country. Another meeting of the Cabinet will, however, take place to-day, when it is expected a decision involving the adoption of important measures will bo agreed to.

Mr Redmond in America.

Nkw Yokk, January I!.-Mr Redmond, M.P. for New Koss, who isi now in San Francisco, is engaged in furthering the objects of the Irish National League. Mr Redmond will remain a month in America, and lias arranged to deliver an address upon Irish affairs at a large number of places. Alexandra, January.'!.— It is announced that the Khedive has decided to renounce one-tenth of tho amount of tho annual civil list which is now paid out of tho public revenue.

London, January 3.—The National Bank of New Zealand has declared a dividend for the last half-year at the rate of 0 per cent, per annum. The Homeward Australian mails via Suez and Blindisi, which left Melbourne on November 22, were delivered to-day.

AUSTRALIAN

Market Reports.

Svdxkv, January 4, — New Zealand wheat, per bushel, 3s (id; New Zealand oats, 2s Cd ; maize, 3s lid. Sugar Com pany's No. 1 pieces, per ton, £'M. Adelaide, January f>.—Wheat remains at •Ik lid. The market is easier. Prices at Port Adelaide are firmly maintained, but those at country stations are out of propor tion to the Adelaide prices. Flour : Town brands, £10 to 110 5s ; country ditto, 19 10s to i' 9 15s. Freight) to London : Steamers, 455. Quotations arc nominal for charters and engagement orders. Freights to United Kingdom from out ports are firm, with an upward tendency, at .'i"s to 40s. Charters quiet.

THE TRIUMPH CATASTROPHE.

Official Inquiry.— Yesterday Concluded.

[Before H. G. Seth Smith, Ksq.. District Judge, uiid Captains Fniter und Lewis, Assessors.)

Orn report of the proceedings yesterday broke off with the conclusion of the evidence led by Mr Ileskcth on behalf of Captain Brothcrton. Tho subsequent proceedings wore as follows:—

Mr Bragsoy, for tho first officer, said ho did not propose to call any evidence.

Mr Hesketh then addressed tho Court on behalf of Cup tain Brotherton, contending that it was clearly established that the cause of tho catastrophe was the captain going to sleep on the bridge, and that the cause of that sleep was exhaustion from fatigue and .sleeplessness, resulting from a neuralgic attack. In admitting this, the captain confessed that ho had neglected his duty ; he admitted so within three minutes after the vessel struck, and there was no ground for supposing that,the defence was an afterthought to save his skin. After a lengthy review of the evidence, Air Hesketh concluded by urging that it was a case of pure misfortune, arising from natural causes. In whatever way the case [was decided, it meant ruin to the captain. Wherever lie goes henceforth ho will be bound to admit —" I went to sleep on my duty and lost a ship worth £00,000." He asked the Court to deal with the circumstances as leniently as their judgment would allow—remember ing that tho captain had acted a manly part from the moment of the catastrophe, and had not sought to implicate any other person in blame for tho occurrence.

Mr Brassey, on behalf of tho chief officer, Mr Owens, addressed the Court, contending that there was nothing to show negligence on his part.

Mr Williamson next spoke at some length, arguing that there was proved negligence on the part of tho captain and chief officer. He asked the Court to cancel the captain's certificate, as by his own confession he was unfit to bo entrusted with ships or lives. Captain Brotherton calmly admitted that ho went to sleep at his post, and many a man had boon shot for less. As to tho chief officer, if thcro was not evidence to warrant the Court in dealing with his cer tificate, he might be held liable in part for the costs of this inquiry, which would be considerable.

Tho Bench intimated that judgment would bo'given on Monday. The Court then rose.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before 11. a. Seth Smith, Esq., H.M.)

Duunkknnksk.—Fivo men and two women were punished for this ollonoe. — Alex ander McNeil, an old toper, was ordored to pay a line of £o and costs, or, in default, 14 days. —Ann Swift, an habitual drunkard, was sent to prison for U days.

Lahpkny ok'Pigeons.—Wm. O'Brien, a lad who had formerly been convicted of larceny, was charged with stealing pigeons on the 2Sth December, the property of Dr. Ilaines,— Prisoner pleaded guilty.-Strgcant White ex plained the circumstances. Prisoner, with another boy, stole the pigeons and sold them for Ss fid. He intended to have asked that tho boy might be sent to the Training School, butas he had preriously been convicted, he could not do so.—Fourteen days'imprisonment. Ukttkh.—Wm. Gorman, who had been re manded for eight days through excessive drinking, was ordered to pay 10s and cost of maintenance.

Making Kkee.—Samuel Hughes was brought down from Hislensville by Constable Xanghton, but was unable to plead through excessive drinking.—Sergeant White explained that pri soner ]nul broken into a cheque, and had been keeping holiday on the strength ot the chequo. He had imbibed until outraged reason fled Remanded for ci&ht days. UuoACiiiNii Cakgo. — Itobort Klmcs and Kdward Ilohlgatc were charged with embezzl ing cargo from the British ship Piako on the L'uh December, on the high sons.—Prisoners pleaded guilty and had nothing lo say in dofonee. — Ilia Worship, said he should like to hear tlio captain's statement. — Alexander Finlay, master of tho British ship Piako, deposed lo the facts. The cargo had been broached, and Bi bottles of rum, 3 Dottles Kin, two bottles of schnapps, a case of wine, and other articles were found inprisoncrs'possession, and other cases had been stowed away by prisoners. The articles produced were his pro perty.— Constable Foreman deposed to arresting tho prisoners. They nt onco nmdo a full con fession.—Prisoners were ordered to pay cost of loso. £U (is. and to suffer 11 days' imprisonment with hard labour.

Dishonest.—Wm. Skclly, alias Johnson, was charged with converting £IS to his own use, being part of a security for tho payment of £10, which had been entrusted to him as an agent.—

(Before F. Maguire, Esq., J.P.) Sergeant 'White represented the police, and Mr Napier appeared for the accused.—Edward Turiti, a native, deposed (Mr Brown interpre ting), that ho was a bushman, working for Mr Cross of Kennedy Hay; came to town on Monday, the 21th December; on tho 26th ho saw prisoner—it was Iho day of the races; saw him in tho street; had some conversation with prisoner, and was about to go to pawn his watch, when prisoner said, "Where are you going? Ho replied that he was going to pawn his watch. Prisoner said, "\ ou had better civo tho watch to me." The conversation was in Maori. He Baid lie knew a pakeha who would advanco fil. He gave him tlio watch in good faith, and waited for prisoner until he got the money. He returned alter :i while, mid gave him 20s and the ticket. Knew George Gibhs, storekeeper, of Coroman del, and tent him a telegram on racing day for 610. Had a reply on Thursday (27th), but did not understand the contents. Met the accused atrain, and asked him to read the telegram. Prisoner said : "Lot mo have it." Ho gave it prisoner, who induced him to go into an hotel, lie went. Prisoner wrote on tho telegrams. There were two, and, at prisoner's request, ho wrote his name on thorn. Prisoner said ho had written orders to thu manager of tho Dank and the telegraphist. He signed them. Prisoner translated tho telegram to the effect that tho ponder was Gibbs. Know Kippard, a Maori, Prisoner said ho could get £ Oby tho popors.— The Court was then adjourned until Monday at 10 a.m., and witnesses in this caso were ordered to be in attondanco at two o'clock, when this enss will be resumed.

A pedestrian contest for £100 a-sido is arranged to take placo in Dunodin next month between F. Wood, of that city, and C. Hulston, of Christchurch.

TELEGRAMS.

[VKR PKKSS ASSOCIATION.]

Dunkdin, this day.—The body of Thc.s. Cochrane, plasterer, was found in tho bi-y last night. He left his lodgings on Wed nesday to go to tho Caledonian gathering, and was never seen afterwards.

The Trade and Labour Council have passed resolutions deprecating further im migration, and expressing the opinion that Dunedin should be reformed into a single electorate for the return of members of tho Assembly. It was decided to communicate the resolution in regard to immigration to tho various trade associations in tlie United Kingdom.

An unoccupied house in South Dunedin, owned by Wm. Thomson, was burned down this morning. It was insured for £200 in the National.

Shocking Suicide. Ls'VKiUiAiuiiH,, this day.—A man named Maid Wilson, residing with his brother at Waiwanui, cut his throat with a table knife yesterday afternoon, indicting a fear ful gash. Ho was brought to the Hospital, where he died this morning. Deceased was (iO years, and no cause is yet known for the deed except that he had |heen ailing for a few days.

THE TRIUMPH.

Preposod Operations for Repairing ana

Refitting,

Probable Profits of tho Concern,

Tin-: steamship Triumph having been safely anchored in our harbour, all danger and risk of farther damage has been removed, bo that it only remains for her owners to place her in thorough repair, and then decide upon her future career, which at present can only be guessed at. The vessel as she now lies at anchor several hundred yards beyond the Railway Wharf is quite secure, although to v casual observer she might appear to be in a very dangerous position, owing to the great list to starboard, which has not yet been re moved. It is generally supposed that this list is caused by water lying in the vessel's bilge, but it is not altogether so. There is a small quantity of water, perhaps a foot in depth, in the starboard bilge, but this is kept from increasing by a pump—the only one now required. There is, however, still a large quantity of

General Cargo and Coal in tho vessel. She has yet about 200 tons of coal, three parts of which is on the star board side, and about 250 tons of general cargo and a large quantity of railway iron, the bulk of which is also on the same side! This is what causes the vessel to lay over so far, and it i 3 anticipated that when these materials nro removed she will float evenly on the water. Mr Fraser lias already arranged for tho Bervices of several lighters for their removal, and an ticipates that the Triumph will be ready for docking within a month from the present time. It has been decided that she will bo placed in the Auckland dock, but it is well known that it will require to be enlarged for the purpose, and as yet no concluaion lias been arrived at as to tho best method of getting over the difficulty. A Good Suggestion. Among numerous suggestions which hove been mado with reference to the repairing and refitting of the Triumph, ono which has emanated from Mr Fisher, chief engineer of the vessel, appears deserving of special con sideration. Ho approves of the erection of a coflor-dam at the mouth of the dock, giving it an additional length of about 30ft. The vessel, he says, should be placed in the dock, and when the water has been pumped out an inspection of the damage should be made, and draw ings prepared showing the exact extent of breakage in the vessel. The bottom of tho forward compartment having been torn out through concussion with the rocks at Tiri tiri, a number of large iron plates will be required for repairs ; and it is principally with the object of replacing them that Mr Fisher suggests that a sketch should bo made, for he is of opinion that they should bo procured from the builders of the vessel. His pro posal is that the Triumph should bo docked for ten days, which would permit of a thorough examination being made, and that she should then be floated out and anchored in the stream until tho plates arrive from Home, when she oould be again placed in the dock and mode almost as good as new. Whether or not these suggestions will be carried out, re mains to be decided by Mr Fraser, who is now giving the whole subject his attention. Probable Profits of tho Concern. Apart from the Eumof £2,100 which Mr Fraser paid for the " wreck of the Triumph " it is estimated that that gentleman has up to the present expended fully £2,000 in bringing the vessel into port. Al together, we are informed on excellent authority that further necessary ex penditure, in order to place the ship in thorough repair, will bring Mr Fraser'g total outlay up to between £15,000 and £20,000, when he will possess a vessel the like of which could not be delivered in the colonies under about £60,000. In addition to this there is the profit accruing from removal of the refrigerator, the value of which is £6,000 and is not included in the amount previously named, so that although the outlay in repairs will be great, the result will be a most handsome reward to Mr Frasev for the labour and money which he will expend in bringing to a success ful issuo the work which he has undertaken.

THE MURDER OF A PARAMOUR.

Dunedin, Friday. Tin; inquest on Matilda Hancock was re suired to-day, and tho first witnesß was Annie Fiedel, the neighbour who had gone to fee tho woman after sho received the wound. The woman told her Pearce had stabbed her. Witness bathed and dressed tho wound, and told Pearce he ought to go for a doctor, but he did not. Witness asked Peoree' about the stabbing, and he said they had a few words and he did it in a passion. Sarah Boyd, also a neighbour, gave evi dence. In her examination she said Mrs Peareo told her she got the wound by falling in the yard on a piece of glass. To Inspector "Welden : Witness said that after th« police sergeant had taken deceased's clothes away sevei al women were in Pearce's house, and one of them, pointing to a knife on the mantelpiece said, "I wonder if that is the knife." Another said if it waß it should be put away. Pearce then went to the mantel piece, and put something in his pocket, and coming over to witness, whispered, " Can I put this in your house ?" Witness answered, "Oh, nothing in my house." Pearce went out, and did not return forfully half an haur. The further evidence given was eorrobora tivo of that previously taken, and Doctors Coughtrey and Copeland also gare evi dence. Dr. Copeland stated that he had bec-n called in within an hour after death, which occurred about midnight, and told Pearce he could not give a certificate, but recommended him to communicate with the police. Peai-co did so about five or six o'clock. The jury returned a verdict equivalent to wilful murder, and the Coroner committed Pearce for trial.

THE EDUCATION CON FERENCE.

Wellington, this day. The Education Conference met again yesterday. Mr R. Peatte, of Oamaru, rend (V paper on "Inspection and Examinations;" Mr Hoggden, of Chvietchurch, one on "Tho Connection Between Primary and Secondary Schools ;" the Rev. T. Flavell, of Christchurch, one on " Corporal Punish ment." In regard to tho latter, a general expression of opinion was that tho rod was a necessary power in reservo, to be used seldom and with discretion.

MINTNG NEWS.

Thames, tin's day. New Prince Imperial.—About 201bs. of picked stone were secured in the stopea on No. 2 reef this afternoon. The manager secured 2cwt. of picked specimens this morning from the stopes on No, 2 lode at each side of the break. Bright Smile. — The directors have authorised the manager to invite tenders for driving a low level from the Extended Company's tunnel, and also to commence sinking of the winze on the reef below the present principal level These works will not interrupt the profitable operations in the stopes already opened, jni _- LONDON.—The COP*"' ' ""h Pn-^t/Htt cut, No. 4 lev- o ~. n Ji!IH progress, haX-T <£ Xtp &* Wfl allotted <-' tMtt** &WKA country. preva/T .&.p ••° >1.2"i <*nl|i floati;' J&&4&W'- TimcW pany "v&Ssi^ lm leveL >^j£*6 furlongs. jM|

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1884

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