COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &o. To-night. Opera House -" Tho Colle.n Bawn," 8 St. Sepulchre's and Epiphany Mission Ser vlcos, 8.

Temperanco Hall-LecUuo on the ''Great Chronological Prophesy," by Mr Geo. Aldridge, 7.30.

Romuora Social Union, 8.

A Battery—lnspection Parado, 7 30. V.M.C.A.—Devotional, 7.30.

Auction Sales To-morrow.

Morton and Jackson-Poultry, etc., 11 a.m. R. Arthur-Produce, Poultry, &o, 11 a.m. Blnnoy and Macleod-Orange", Potatoos, Bacou, &<:., 11 a.m. Hunter and Nolan-Horsos, 11 a.m.; Right of Grazing, 12 noon. Alfred Huckland—Haymarkot, 12 noon. Hunter and Nolan—Durham Yards, Horses. Yalle and Bradloy—Produce and Furniture, 11a.m.

Carbines and Taylor—General I'roduce, Gro ccrlop, &a, 11 a.m.

S. Cochracc-Flshingßoat (Sarah), Furniture Sec, 11 a.m.

Chief Post-Office, Auckland.

Italia will close as nndor :—

FfIiDAY. Decombor 1, For Wailara, New Plymouth, and Southern ports, porStaffa. at 7.10 a in. Per Manapouri as follows :—

For India, China. Japan. Mediterranean ports, and Continent of Europe, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindisl and Naples (per P. and O. steamer lrom Melbourne). For lottors, bo prepaid and addressed, at 10 a.m.

For Giaborne, Napier, and Southern Ports and Australian Colonies at 11 a.m. United Kingdom mail will bo due lv London on the 28th January. For Whitianga and Upper Mill, per Argyle, at 5 p.m. For Whangarel Heads, Parua, Walpu, Whan garel, and Kamo, per Macgregor, at fi p.m. For Thomo., per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, December 5. For Katl Katl, Aongatoto. Tauranga, and Opotlki, via Thames, per Rotouahana, at 10.30 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 11 a.m. For Cowes, Putlkl, and Coromandel, per Cora mnndel. at 11 a.m. For Walwera. per Clansman, at 1 p.m.' For Qisborno Napior, and Southern Ports, per Southern Cross, at 1 p.m. For Wellington and Southern Ports, per Coptic, at 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Deoember 8.

Per Mararoa as followfl :—

For Navigator Islands. Sandwich Islands, United Statos of America, Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m.

Money orders. 10 30 a.m. Rogistorod letters and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m.

Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six ponce In addition to tie postage, will be recelvod by the Mall Agent on board the steamer op to the time if Billing This molt will bo due In London about Ja". 15. Signed) 8. B. BIBS, Chief Postmaster, Chief Post -office, Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

B-NS_t.—This evening, 7.2. Bjjnrisb.—To-morrow morning, 4.39. MOON'S Aob.—New Moon, 7th, 0.56 a.m,

HIGH WATER.

Auckland—Thla afternoon, 3.43; to-morrow morning, 1.12.

Manukau Heads —This evening, 6.23; to morrow morning, 6.52, Kaipaba Bbadb — This evening, 7.23; to morrow morning, 7.52.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Ohau, s s.. Bornech, from South Queou. schooner, Junes, from Hokianga TO-DAY. Glenelg, s.s, Amodeo, from Morcmy Bay Southern Cross, s.s.. Splnks, from Southern ports Fanny Kelly, ketch, Williams, from Mongonul

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVEXINH. Waitaki, s.s., Crawford, tor Whangarel Rotomahana, _._., Carey, for Sydnoy

TO-DAY, Seagull, brigantine, Hunniug, for Port Fltzroy Jessie Niocol, schooner. Hyfiie, for Thames Benguela, barque, Mortenson, for London

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Clansman, from Tanraßga, Saturday Rotomahana, from Thames, to-morrow, 10 p.m. Macgregor, from Whangarel, this evening. Waltaki, from Vf hangarei, to morrow, early Wellington, from Russell, to-morrow, early Coromandel. from Coromandel. to day. 7 p.m. Enterprise, from Thames, today, 10 p m. Ruby, from Coromandel, to day, midnight Arawata, from Fiji, to-morrow

Glenelg, from Barrier, this evening Mararoa, from Sydney, Deo -mbor 8 Ruapehu, from Plymouth, about December 8 Kalkoura, from Plymouth, about January 15 Alamodtt, from San Francisco, Decomber 11 Nelsou, H.M.S, from Sydney, about Dec. 15 (For protected departures see shipping ad vertisements and mall notices.)

IMPORTS.

Per Southern Cross-80 half-boxes soap, 36 sacks bottles, 18 sacks bones. 255 pipes, 311 shoop, 26 head cattlo, 9 pigs, 2 horses.

Per Ohan—26 packages rope, 160 cases hop bitters. 110 boxes candles, 61 bundles iron, 580 sacks flour, 12 blocks stono. 602 sacks wheat, 59 baleß wool, 314 -hcep, l> horse*, 50 cases ginger, 26 cases bacon, 37 ingots tin, and 968 packages ex HolonDonny.

EXPORTS.

Per Rotomahana-122 cases cheese. 603 baRS maize, 067 kegs and cases butler, IS tierces, 3 cisks beef, 23 bales fungus, 49 bales bonoash, 62 Oisksllmejulce, 32 sacks potatoos, 110 floors, 40 casos meats, and sundries.

Inwards Coabtwise.—Fanny Kelly, from Mongonul, with 31,757 ft timber ; Rob Roy. frdm Walheke, with 1,2-Obdls shingles; Progress, from Whangapoua, with 30,000f _ timber j Nellie, from Whangapoua, with 30,000 ft timber.

Outwards CoASTWisK.-Rob Roy, for Wal heke; Progress and Nellie, for Whangapoua.

The schooner Lillian entered out at the Cus toms to-dsy for Barotonga.

as. Southern Cross arrived from Southern ports early today. Passengers: Messrs Case and Slack.

Tho brig Wild Wave arrived at NowoasUo from Mercury Bay on November 24.

The schoonor Queen, from Hokianga, brought 93 sacks gum, 11 bags wool, and sundries.

Amongst the Ohan'a cargo were 59 bales wool, for transhipment to the Coronilla for London.

The s.s. Glenelg left for Groat Barrier at 9 a.m.. instead of the s.s. Argyle, which is to be laid up for an overhaul.

The brig Albert the Good and brigantine Stanley left Newcastle for this port on the 20th ultimo.

The schooner Golden Isle went ashoro at the Clarence River, Now South Wales, on tho 18th November.

Tho Government s.s. Stella arrived at Kolpara on the 30th ultimo. She was to havo left again yesterday for Manukau.

The departure of the s.s. Manapouil for Mel bourne via Southern ports has been postponed tIU 2 p.m. to-morrow.

The tonnage loading on the berth at London on Ootober 8 for Australia and Now Zealand amounted to 62,905 tons.

The four-masted ship Vanduara, which was at this port a short time Bince, loft London for Auokland on Ootober 18, and passed Deal two days later.

The 8.8. and A. Company's Arawa. which left this port with frozen meat, etc., on Ootober 21, arrived at Plymouth early on Novembor 30, having completed tho voyage under 40 days.

The next shipments of raw sugar for the New Zoaland Sugar Co. _ Auckland refinery will come from Fiji, where they will have, after Juno, some 10,000 tons for shipment.

The s.s. Ohau arrived from Dunedin and In termediate ports at 3 a.m. Passengers :—Messrs Cameron, QUI, Topham, Hleks, and Hull. She was _ xpooted to leave for Greymouth about 4 this afternoon.

The cargo of tho barque Benguela, for London, Is valued as follows :—Gum, £5,622 j tallow. *2,181; copra. £3.792: pearl-shell, £7CO: manga nese, £306; flax, £192; cotton, £162; oil, £58: herns, £20; sundries, £80; tow, £55. Total value. «13,a_1.

The s.s. Coptlo finished discharging Auokland cargo to-day. and it was intended to remove her to the end of tho Railway Wharf about i p.m. She will load frozen meat and other cargo there, and proceed South on Saturday next

Messrs Staley, Radford and Co. quote sailing vessel rates from London to Auokland: Bough measurement, 27s 6d to 32s 6d; fine, 40s; weight, 25s to 30s; cement,ss per cask. Steamer: Rough measurement, 455; fine, 65s to 655.

The as. Rotomahana left for Sydney via Rus sell early laßt evening. Passengers: Mrs Ball, Mr and Mrs Matthews and family (2), Miss Friend (2), Mr and Mrs Friend. Professor and Mrs Tucker, Rev. and Mrs Russell. Rev. J. B. Hewlett, Messrs J. Brown, O. H. Matthews, J. MeArthur. J. _. Lewis, Friend. Altken, Baldwin, J. G. Rose, Haliday. B. Mitchelson Seldler, SomervUle, Mr and Mrs G. A. Sala, Mr and Mrs Craddook, Mr and Mrs J. H. Cleeve. Misses Lush and E. J. Pratt, Mrs A damson, and 67 in the steerage.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day.—Arrived: Rotomahana. |TOm Auokland, 6 a.m. Whanqabbi, this day.-Arrived: Waitakl, from Auckland, 6 a.m.

London, Nov. 30.—Arrived: John Elder, at Plymouth; Arawa, from Auokland, with frozen meat in good condition.

Capetown, Nov. 30.-Sailed: Talnui, for New Zealand. '

London, Deo. 2.-Arrlved: Pcshawur, from Melbourne, October 8.

COMMERCIAL.

J_,veninq Star Office, this day. M» R. Arthur held an auction sale to-day of Mr Isidor Alexander's stocks of jewellery, etc. Most of the goods went cheaply, the electro plated article, provoking the greatest competi tion. Marble timepieces brought from 22s 6d to _3, a sliver chronograph went for 30s, and a heavy gold chain for 32s Bd. and another gold chain weighing loz 3d wts oflß carat valne went ,wr M to, while the few watches that were sold _______ }\ tow ■P 1*088' Electro-plated S^£___fll? 'rO,Q *_ W fSi;*- oo,y a T«ry WW Roods wttt reserved.

Births.

03H-KY.—On November 27, at her residence, Old Dominion, Jervois Road, Ponsonby, the wife of D. Oxley of a son.

Deaths.

BIGHAM.—On Decomber 3, at the rosldenco of bor grandmother (Mrs Wils'n), Kyber Pass Road, Susan Annie, socond and beloved aaughter of Mr R. Blgham, Epsom; aged 9 years. Tbo funeral will leave Kyber Pass Road at 330 p.m. tomorrow (Friday), for Symonds- Btreet Cemetery. Friends please accept this Invitation.

FORT.—On December 2, at hi. late residence, Anglosea-street, Mr David Fort, formorly of Edinburgh, aftor a long and painful Illness ; aged 70 years. The intormont will tako plnco to-morrow (Friday), at 3 p.m. Friends are respcotfuUy invited to attend.

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

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1885.

For the cauu that lacks auistana., For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distanoe, And the good that wt can do.

Admiral Tryon's expected visit to Auckland is made in connection with the scheme of naval defence for the colonies which the Admiral has been elaborating for some time past. From the Melbourne press we learn that the Admiral has completed an inspection of the Australian coast. The " Tele_ graph " says that " Albany he consi dered one of the most important points, as, being the outlying coaling station, it would necessarily be the first place an enemy would attempt to cap ture. Adelaide he considers difficult to attack, while the naval defences of Victoria are such as to make it the most impregnable of the colonies. This Victorian navy, which is under the command of a most able officer, and one thoroughly experienced in all the modern methods of warfare, assisted by powerful and well-armed forts and a well-arranged system of submarine mines at the channels, would effec tually check any likely enemy. It is, of course, calculated that any power with which England migkt engage in conflict is not in possession, or likely to be, of sufficiently large a navy to permit of the risk attendant on the despatch of a large fleet to so distant waters, and ac cordingly the enemy to fight with would not consist of more than three or four powerfully-armed frigates, capable also of carrying a large body of marines. Sydney, also, is well provided to resist any attack, and likewise Brisbane ; but the greatest weakness lies at Cape Yorke and the Torres Straits. The Straits would naturally be one of the first positions an enemy would en deavour to secure, so as to be in a favourable position for the harassing of British merchantmen. The Torres Straits, although wide, are tortuous, and therefore the more easy of defence, as the channels are so few that a hostile vessel would be unable to pass unobserved by anything in wait ing for her. The means of approach are accordingly resolved into two—King George's Sound and Torres Straits. All the circumstances having been re viewed, and the importance of main taining an efficient and well-constituted system of local naval defence, a recom

mendation is made that a federal fleet of cruisers should be provided. These should be vessels of groat steaming power, say from 14 to 16 knots per hour, armed with from four to six, ac cording to size, 6-inch breech-loading guns of the latest type, and a small torpedo launch. Only moderate armour would be requisite, but it would also be necessary that they should be divided off into numerous water-tight compartments. Fleetness, however, is the great feature." The Admiral remarks that a few such vessels as lI.M. Nelson cruising about would render Australasia impregnable, but as every vessel of that class would cost he has no expectation that the colonies will enter upon any thing so ambitious. He advocates these fast cruisers as a protection against any sudden descent on the colonies by predatory cruisers of the enemy, which could execute considerable destruction upon the mercantile marine of the colonies before the British cruisers which would be immediately fitted out by the Imperial authorities on the declaration of war could arrive. He believes that, thus guarded, the trade of the colonies would suffer very little disturbance. The fleet must, however, be backed by a complete series of torpedo defences blocking the channels to the several ports. Admiral Tryon lays very great stress on this branch of the defence scheme. He treats the land force as very secon dary, and advises that the main strength of the defence must be a marine one. This is the view of the case which will be taken by all prac tical men. If an attacking fleet ever got in a position to land, the battle would be almost if not quite lost— black mail, and not a permanent occu pation, being the only object for which any enemy would invade these waters. A well-drilled force of Volunteers in addition to the fort garrisons would, Admiral Tryon thinks, serve all the purposes of land defence.

The question to be settled during tho Admiral's visit to this colony is the provision of that separate defence for New Zealand which is rendered indis pensable by its isolated situation. The Ministry have pressed upon him a claim for a man-of-war to be permanently placed on this station, and also that Auckland should be made the head quarters for vessels set apart for the Pacific defence. These claims will no doubt be considered on the spot, and the Admiral comes to Auckland instead of going direct to the Seat of Govern ment, in order that he may make a personal examination of our port. It is not improbable that while he is here Colonel Whitmore will, if agreeable to the visitor, arrange for a series of naval and military evolutions similar to those executed on the Prince of Wales's Birth day. If this can be managed, the Ad miral will, we doubt not, feel deeply in terested in observing the efficiency which has been attained during the short time that has elapsed since the Government took the work of defence vigourously and sj stemalically in hand.

The Frozen Moat Company's Lease.

Tiie Harbour Board appear to bo in a quandary what to do with tho application of tho Frozen Meat Company for permission to sub-let part of tho land thoy have re claimed. Tho matter was brought up, for about tho sixth timo, at tho mooting on Tuosday, and again adjourned. Wo aro rathor at a loss to understand why there should be so inuoh hesitation about tho matter. The thing is in a nut sholl. The Company first of all obtained, at a popporcorn rental, a concession of sea shoro alongsido tho break-water, on condi tion of reclaiming. Tho loaso was put up to public sale under condition of erecting freezing storos, and tho Company woro the only bidders. Subsequently tho Com pany applied for further space, but tho Board refused to grant it without a sub stantial rontal. After negotiation, nnothor section was put up at an upset rontal of £300 a yoar, end again the Freezing Company woro tho highest bidders. When, in addition to this rental, in terest on tho cost of reclaiming is addod, the Board have not made such a bad bar gain for tho socond section ; it appears to lis to be a very fair price. It was under stood when theao salea woro mado that the Board woro to incur a largo expendi ture in giving additional deep-water berth ago by oxtonding tho Railway Wharf. They were not legally bound by the condi tions to do this, but morally the Board for tho timo being pledged itself to do so. That work thoy havo now resolved not to go on with, and so for tho Freezing Company have not got in these lands quite so good a thing as thoy • thought they had. In anothor respoct, tho Company may also be said to bo the victims of disappointed hopes. While doing an immense good to the agricultural interests—supplying a per manent markot for meat and fish and produce of every kind, creating a large export, and swelling the harbour rovenues with wharf charges and other dues on tho moat trade of Taranaki, which previously went out via Wellington—tho Company notoriously havo not done very well for them • selves. Frozen meat has fallen below ex pectations in England, and tho outlook is far from being so choerful as thoeo who doeire to sco a desorving public entorpriso succeed would wish. Tho large works they have erected aro more than ample for the present requirements of tho trade, and they have a surplusage of the land they reclaimed which thoy now ask permission to sub-let. Now,there are two courses which tho Board may adopt: Thoy may, liko tho dog in tho manger, avail themaolves of tho powor in their hands, and by refußing the right to sub-lease, seriously cripplo, if thoy do not wholly ruin and close one of tho most valuable industries in tho city ; or thoy may take a common-aonse view of tho matter as it actually stands, end allow the land to bo profitably utilised. Itithelattorcasowothink tho right of sub-leasing ought to bo strictly confined to that section of tho Company's grant for which they are paying a fair rontal. We are cpiito euro that ovory porson who in quires dispassionately into the work which this Company is doing for tho trade ot Auck land will be satisfied that tho concession asked for is not more than is deserved. Those who believe the Company have such a specially fine thing can obtain a share of it very easily at very low values, and so everyone ought to be satisfied. We bolievo the Company, if wisely managed, will save to the struggling settlers of Auckland thou sands of pounds in butter alone, which they cannot find a profitable sale for in the limited local market, but which can be dis posed of at remunerative prices in Sydney. And in their recent arrangements for pur chasing and exporting fish, which is now thrown back into our harbour in tens, we can see an inexhaustible source of wealth to the community, more employment for labour, and a permanent contributor to the prosperity of Auckland. Schnappera, which are sometimes a drug in the Auck land market, very commonly command from 40s to 60s per dozen in Sydney, and they even reached 80s. A writer in the Sydney " Mail" of Nov. 14th soys :—" Fifty dozen echnnpper in Sydney markets will always produce 40s a dozen." It is extraordinary that while such rates rule in a neigh bouring colony, so little haß been done to utilise our fish supply, but tho diffi culty of transportation barred the way. With a fair field, the Frozen Meat Company will no doubt develop this and other branches of the trade, and when encouragement to local induatry is Bpoken of every where 88 the only salvation of the colony, it is not wise to throw needlesß difficulties in the way of their success. On the contrary, every reasonable encourago ment ought to be given them by the public and their representatives.

The percentage paid by tho Rotorua Railway directors to Major Steward for the sale of the Company's guaranteed de bentures to the Government Assurance Association was, we learn, half per cent,, which would amount to about £750, not £1,500 as reported.

Tho news that Sir Poter Scratchley, tho High Commissioner to Now Guinoo, was suffering from jungle fever, lias boen speedly followed by another message announcing his death from that deadly malady. This sad and sudden termination of his 'connection with that country will be accepted as fully maintaining the reputa tion for insalubrity which "the dark island possesses, and may even sensibly affect its exploration and settlement. It is pecu liarly unfortunate that a*t_ong tho oarliost victims to tho climatic fever is a gentleman of such talont, whose life soomed to promise much futuro usefulness. Another cable message states that the Now South Wales Parliament havo rejected by a majority of two the motion of want of con fidence justified by Sir John Robortson. Tho Ministry in power being parties to tho San Francisco mail contract with Now Zealand are not likely to abandon it, even at tho bidding of powerful mercantile interests.

Among the passengers for Sydney by tho Rotomahann woro Mr B. Mitchelson, M.H.R., and tho Roys. Russoll and Hew lett.

A caeo of typhoid fever it West Quocn street has beon reported to tho Sanitary Inspector, and tho patient removod to the Hospital. A caso of scarlet fever in tho Mount Albeit district was roportcd to tho Chairman of tho local Board to day by Dr. Tennaiit.

The Clansman's excursion to Waiwera yesterday was far more successful than would have beon inferred from the para graph that appeared in our last issue, tho number of passengers having been given erroneously. The Bteamer had upwards of fifty excursionists, and tho weather being very lino, thoy had such a trip ob can soldom bo obtained in the spaco of one day. The result of tho experiment is so encouraging that during tho holiday season other trips of a similar character will bo run on Wod nosdays.

Calvort, tho cab-drivor to whom a liconso has boon twice refused, is in trouble again. Ho was detected by Inspector C .oldio in tho act of driving his son's carriago with three gontlomen in it, mid was brought up at tho Court today and lined on the charge.

Mr and Mra Clomont Bartloy, by tho kind invitation of Sir (Jeorge Grey, havo just spent a foitnight at Kuwau, during which time Mr Bartloy has dono groat execution among tho wild animals of tho island, having baggod during his stay 2GO wallabios, nbout a scoro of oppossums, and six door. Theso animals aro bocoming so nuniorous as to check tho spread of vorduro, and to somo extent injuring tho trees. Thoir dimunition in numbors has therefore boon rosolvod upon.

Tho address presented to Dion Bouci cault. Esq , by tho Irishmen of Auckland, and illuminated by Mr James Slater, is now on view in tho window of Mr Aickin, chemist, Quoen-Btroet, and is a work of art woll worth seeing.

A workman employod on Mr Lovctt's contract at tho Lako Bond mot with a pain ful accident on Tueslny. A crowbar bocarao loosoned in tho top of a cutting, and slid dowu tho faco, striking one of tho men working below, and causing a deep wound in his thigh. Tho sufferer was brought to town for modical attendance.

For the month of Novombor tho Customs returns for the colony, winch are nearly complote, show a promising advance The total is £100,497, which is £5,000 more than in tho corresponding month of lost year. At Auckland tho amount collected was £24,950, which is tho largest at any port in tho colony, Dunedin being next with £22,809. Tho boor duty colloctod last month in the colony was £4,8.G, about £1,000 more than in Novenibor, ISS4.

Dr. Huxtnblo, formoily of Auckland, has returned from his visit to England. He arrived by the e.s. Manapouri yesterday. During tho doctor's sojourn at Homo he visited tho principal hospitals of tlreat Britain and the Continont for oyo, oar, and throat diseases. Wo understand that he holds a certificate from the principal sur geons of London, Paris, and Vienna. Ho also brings with him many surgical instru ments of the newest designs. Tho doctor moans to mnko oyo, ear, and throat diseases a epocialty, along with tho treat ment of other diseases. Ho was formerly a Btudont of McKenzio's Eyo Infirmary.

A horso and cart wero accidentally pro ci[ itnted over tho embankment in Pntteson' atroot, Freeman's Bay, yesterday afternoon, and, strangely enough, the animal escaped with vory little injury.

Tho ratepayers of tho South and Pon sonby Wards resident in tho central portion of Franklin Road havo petitioned the City Council to contintio tho main drain as far as Napior-strcot, and it is to bo hoped thoir pray or will find tho favour it deserves, o_ this locality, especially the Ponsonby side, is in a most unhealthy condition, and tho recent hot weather produced somo un savoury odours from tho opon rough thannol into which the house drainage is now thrown.

Arrangements havo now boon completed for the boxing contest between Donovan and Wobb, which ttikos placo in tho Lorno etreot Hall on Saturday evening noxt. Both men nre in the pink of condition, nnd aomc good " scientific " work is expected. Wobb has a good boxing reputation in Scotland, whence ho has recently arrived, while Donovan's capabilities aro well known here.

Among tho principal causos of tho in solvency of Air Honry Honty, a ipombor of ono of tho oldest, most respectable, and enterprising Melbourne firm, wai his en deavour, in conjunction with tho proprietor of tho "Fodcral Australian," to establish a socond ovoning nowspapor ("Tho World ") in Melbourne. Mr Honty's share of tho loss m this venture is set down in his schodiilo at £33,239. His co-partnor places his own loss at i'lo,ooo. Tho nowspapor ran for two years, and was thon abondonod as a hopeloasly unprofitable venture. The proprietors of the Melbourne " Argus" had previously lost £10,000 in the attempt to establish an ovoning paper, backed though it was by all tho appliances and organisa tion of that powerful journal.

Madanio Paulino Rita and Mr Radciiff went up to Holonevillo by yosterdny after noon's train in ordor to givo a concort thore. Tho Helonsvillinns muy calcuato upon a rich treat.

Last ovening,in the Foresters' Hall, New ton, a mooting of the nationalistic Associa tion was held, at which thero was a fair attendance, Mr I.eors occupying the chair. Mr J. T. Potter lectured on " Ihc Pro phecies of an Auckland Prophet." His diacour.o contained many excellent points, but hero nnd thore was a littlo dilluso. During tho discussion which followed, Messrs James Morris and E. McManus criticised tho loc lire, while another Hpoaker drow attention to tho fact that, although Mr Potter had roforred to tho writings of a local scribo, ho had avoided boing in any way porsonal in his remarks. This contrasted favourably with tho scurri lous attacks mado by somo Froothinkors upon Mr Sala and othor gontlomcn. Pre vious to tho locturo Mrs Loors sang with effect, "Kitty's Letter," and Mr J. Morris gave a humorous reading.

Last ovonine, the Band of Hopo Union choir had a very oxcollent rohoaraal of the new temporance eorvice of song, "Tho Littlo Captain." It is an excellent story of domestic life, and is illustrated with musical selections. The piece is to bo pro duced on Wednesday next, in St. James's Hall, when Mr T. Spurgeon will read tho narrative, and Mr R. Tudehope conduct tho choir.

We have been requested to call attention to an advertisement in anothor column of the Provincial Grand Lodge N.I, of N.Z.S.C., in reference to erection and con secration of Lodge Whitianga, Mercury Bay, and to remind the brethren who intend boing present thereat that the s.s. Glenelg leaves Queen-street Wharf to-morrow (Friday) evening, at 7 o'clock.

The Bench was in a facetious mood at the Police Court to-day, and the prisoners, and constables had such a jolly time of it that His Worship was prompted to remark that there was no use going to the Theatre if they could have all the fun there. Seeing the vein of pleasantry that ran through the proceedings, an individual named James White, charged with a Becond offence of drunkenness, made a hard struggle for liberty. He pleaded for " ono more chance," but His Worship reckoned the job would be anything but profitable if they did not get anything out of the prisoner f;r escort and maintenance. James was equal to the occasion, and with a winning smile reminded the Bench that it would only bo throwing good money after bad to keep him longer. Proceeding logi cally, he pointed out that both the country and himself would be put to extra expense by his detention. The charge was with drawn on James's solemn assurance that if ho were over caught there again they could give him what they pleased.

A fine collection of needlework and hand painted articles of an ornamental description, which are to be disposed of by Art Union are on view at Miss Bacon's Fancy Reposi tory, Queen-street. Particulars are adver tised in tliis issue.

A mooting of groceiH was held in tho Masonic Hall, Karangnhape Road, last evening, convened for the purpose of form ing a "Grocers' Association" to take cognis ance of all mutters affecting the trade. There was a fair representation. The Association was duly constructed, and rules adopted for guidance. Mr J, Ellyot was elected President, Meters Y. Warren and R Rew Vice-presidents, Mr Totter.al Treasurer, Mr R. French Secretary, and Messrs \V. Hogg, Hewin, T. Billington, H. Gibbon, and W. Lips combo a Committee. Tho yonrly subscrip tion is fixed nt a low rate, 5s per annum. Wo trmt tho grocers will act unanimously for the mutual interest of the trade and of thoir customors.

A gumdiggor residing on Papakura Flat had his whaio burnt on Monday with every thing ho possessed. His loss is very heavy, his goods on hand being worth about £20. Ho has a wife and a largo family, who are almost destitute. A subscription list will bo placed at Mr R Willis's Btoro, and it is hoped that Papakura residents will come forward with their usual generosity and assist in this noedful case.—(A Correspon dent).

Tho Christmas tree and salo of work to bo hold to morrow (Friday) in Ponsonby Hall, in connection with St. Stephen's Church, promisos to bo a great succesß. The Ladies' Association have proparod a large quantity of useful and fancy work, and besides this many hand some donations hovo boen received from friends in town, which will add greatly to tho beauty and variety of the articles on the stall and treo. Friends wishing to supply them selves with Christmas presents and New Year gifts will find a large selection to choaso from suitable for all ages and taetos, As tho ladies are anxious to realise na much as possible, tho prices aro all low. Every prizo on the treo will be good value for tho price of the ticket, many being worth con siderably more, so that ncno nood go away disappointed.

A man named Isaac Wilson was commit ted to tho Lunatic Asylum to-day on tho testimony of Doctors Purchase and Scott.

Ah the Opera Houso is not continuously ongagod after the closo of the Boucicnult soason, wo would express a very genoral son time nt in tho suggestion that Messrs Macmahon and Leitch should play a few nights with their "Silver King" Company. Mr Leitch, whoso splendid acting mado him a groat favourite, in Auckland has not appeared on tho stage during tho prosont visit. A revival of tho "Silver King" would command a largo patronage.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before His Worship tho Mayor.) DnuNKKNNRSs. — Tho offoots of the warm weather wore shown .gain today by the fact that no lobs than seven thirsty souls wore lined for dmnkonnoes. Jameß SicCluakoy, having beoa twloo previously convicted, was fined £A and costs or It days' Imprisonment.

(Dr. Purchas, sen., took his seat on tho Bench., Alt,i.(.ei)l_ahci_.y.—William Ward, a pas eengor by tho Coptic was ohargod with stealing a pair of trousers value 255, the property of Georgo Thompson.—Prisoner made a statement to tho offect that tho garment was given to him by tho stoward, and the case was adjourned till tomorrow, in order to soourothe attondanoo of that ofllcsr.

W]__t Dkbkrtiow.—Win. Lock wood wos charged with dcaorting his wife, and the ease was adjourned till Saturday, in Jorder that it might bo dealt, with by thoKesidontMagistrate. —Bail was allowed.

No Licen.b.—John Calvort was charged with driving a huoknoy carrlago without a license.— Defendant pleaded guilty, but said he did not try to take tho work out of tho bands of any otlior cabman on the Btroot. He drove Dr. Honeynian. who was taking a friend to ahow him round tho suburbs. There was no othor opon cab on tho stand, and he took tho cab for his son, who had gone away for a few minutes.—lnspector Goldie satutd that he had Been tho accused driving a cab with three gentlemen along Albort-Btreot. Ills Worship referred to the fact that the City Council had thrico refnsod defendant a license, and that hn was now on a probation of throo months. If ho was not more caroful tho proba tion might bo one of three years Inßtoad of three months.—Accused Bald ho only took tho car rlago to hslp Ilia younger children. A line of 10s and costs was lmposod.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATES COURT.-This Day.

(Boforo 11. G. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M.)

Tins Court was held today for the hearing and determining small dobtor cases, and tho follow ing woro taken :—

JUDGMENTS FOR PLAINTIFFS,

Ireland Bros. v. A. H. Whltehouse: Claim £__ It's 2d; costs, £1 17s Mr Napier for plaintitl'-.—Messrs King v, T, Labrun: Claim 153 3d, Koods; costs, £1 Is Od. Mr Brausey for Slalntiit'.— Kdward McKeown v. Neorlng and IcKenzio: Claim £1 head; costs, £1 lis Bd. Mr A. X, Whltaker for plaintiff. — Kompthorne, Pressor, and Co.: Claim £15 6s; costs £2 7s. Mr Sk-cm for plaintiff, — Monro and Mllligan v. J. Blgelow: Claim, £10s 6d; coats, £1 Is 6d.— J. 11. Diook v. Tauranga Cnoese Co.: Claim £13 18s; costs, £2 7b.—l .morgan and Another: Claim t_ Is Oil; cobla. £1 lis 6d. Mr Cave for plaintitl'. —M. Higgles v. Kd. Hnnagan: Claim £1; coat and voal; co»ts. £1 Is fid. Mr Napier for plain tiff.—Baiuo v. J. O'Brien: Debt paid; costs, £1 Is Bd.-Same v. VV. Purdio: Claim £1 138; costs, £1 la (id.—Canipboll v. Thompson: Mr > Devoro for plaintiff; claim paid, professional again9t defendant, £1 Is. JUDGMENT SUMMONSES. Hcskelh and Richmond v. Thomas Hawkc — Claim, £l_ 0s 13d.—Mr 3. Hoskoth said this coso hud Btood over elnco May at tho debtor's requost. No effort had slnoo boon made to liquidate tho debt.—Ordored to pay by weekly instalments of Hi. lludor v. Smylhles.—Claim, £0 Is id.-Mr Buchanan for judgment creditor.—Mr Dudor, storokeopor, deposed that tho debtor was a aurveyor and in employment. His wife was roaidlng at tho North Shore, and the claim was tor groceries supplied to Mrs Smythios at de fendant's requeßt. Ordored to pay tho amount with interest, in tho whole £7 10s lOd, within ono month from date.

Wiight v. Pear_on.-Cl_.im, 415 lOs.-Mr Napier, for orcdltor, said tho money waa due to Mr Wright for olothlng. Tho defendant, Pour son, or Frank Gerald, had acknowledged the debt, and gavou written promlso to pay at tho cleso at his boneilt on Wednesday noxt, Mr Burton witnesaoa debtor's slgnature.-Ordoiod to pay the sum of £11 Is; the balanco by weekly ins, Ulmonta of 30s.

Levy v. Bolton.—Claim, £12.—Mr Brasaoy for Mr J. Lovy, tho judgmont creditor, and Mr Dovoro for R. _\ Bolton, dobtor. In this case plaintiff claimed on two judgments obtained at this Court, viz., £6 7s and £5 13». Tho monoy was long since dao for rent of offices. — The dobtor said that he had scorcoly earned onough to support his nlfe and five ohlldron. Ho bolioved ho was the person toforrod to in tho Star as hoir to £40,000, but ho had not yet recoived oven the Ilrat iostalment. The monoy, should It como, would com_ to Mrs Molten.— Cautißol having addrosaod tho Court, His Wor ship said ho could not make nn ordor at present. lionergan v. Jones.—Claim, £519s.—This was a olalni for a now Bnit of olothos.—Ordered to Say by two oqual monthly instalments; or In ofault, 7 daj'B. Sampson v. Jonos.-Claim, £7 19s.—Mr Boalo for debtor, Mr Devore lor crediior.-Acceptod £2 per month.-Ordor accordingly. adjou RNicn. About twonty casos wore adjourned.

ANGLICAN MISSION SERVICES.

Tin. attendance at St. Sopulchre's was vory large at the Bovoral sorvices yesterday. Thore woro 15 communicants at tho 8 o'clock service In the afternoon about 130 womon attended the mlsßionor's address on tho cardinal virtues, which ho lllustratod by numerous oxampioa. Muoh attontlon was gi yon to Mr Mason's leoturo on tho atonement, in whloh tho prooohor showed la a vory striking manner the teach ing uf the Churoh on tho suhjoot. At tho intercessory sorvloos, sovoral requests for prayers on behalf of others were preßontod, fhe evening sorvlce was fully at tended, not IOBa than 100 porsons boing prosont. Tho discourse was based upon the two flr_t Versos of the 3rd chaplerof Revelation : •• Thou haat a nam oto live, and art dead." It was notl lled to tho congregation that there wero no col lections, but in consoquonco of tho great ex pense in carrying out tho Mission, boxes had boon placed at tho churoh doors for froo-will offerings. These sorvices aro vory attraotivo, and draw groat crowds to tho churohos of 8t Sepulchre and the|Kplphany. The Revs. C. Bodington and Mason will address the old paoplo ut tho Refuge and the staff at the Hos pital to-morrow afternoon, and on Saturday the miaelonors will tako part in tho ceremony of laylnK tho corner stone of the projected Mount Roskill Churoh;

United Gum Sorters and Store men's Association.

A mkktins was held last night to form the above Association at the Working Men's Club, and proved a thorougli buccoss, there being a largo number of roprosentativos f rem tho differ ent stores, end the room being crowded. Mr Dooson (Chairman) stated the nature of the business for which the meeting was called. Ho said that it was desired to form a union amongst gum sorter.! and store mon, and a motion to -hat oifocl, was put to tho meeting and carried unanimously. He also read a copy .of the rules to bB adopted by tho association. They were all approved of with Iho exception of a few alterations to be made. This new association was greatly assisted by Mr Miller, President of the Federated Iron Workers Union, and who has had considerable oxperionco in Society matters. Any little dilliculty that seemed to crop up he would come forward with his valuable aid, and explain mutters to tho satiafaction of all. The Assoola tion will hold a meeting early for the election of officers and enrolment of new mem bers, which will bo called by advertisement. Iho Inaugural meeting of the Associa tion terminated most satisfactorily, after which all those present enrolled thoir nameß. A hoarty vote of thonks was tendered to Mr Millor for Mb couttesy throughout the mooting, and tho meeting ended with a vote of thanks tothoChairn.an,

The inaugural meeting of tho Mount Eden Baptist Band of Hope will bo held in the chapel to-morrow (Friday) evening, at 7.80. Mr Alox Knight is to lako the chair. A good pro gramme of songs, recitations, adresses and etc., has boon arranged, and a pleaßant and profitable evening is expected.

OUR GOLDFIELDS

Cambria.—Tho mine manager reports :— 801bs of specimens and 141bs picked stono have been obtained from the winze during the woek. The hanging-wall still continues to carry good mineral, but this voin is not bo thick as it was. There is about four feet of quartz in the northern drive in the cross reef. About six inches of the roof carrioß fair mineral, but the rest is rather coarso looking for gold. In No. 3 scope on cross reef, thero is about 4 feet of quartz, butlittlo mineral and no gold has been seen lately. In No. 4 stope towards tho winze, there is about three ioet of quartz; lOOlbs. of specimens wore obtained from here on Tuesday, and a little gold was left showing. Where tho gold was obtained is about 20 feet from tho junction on tho Darwin reef. Thero is about Oft. of quartz in No. 4 stopo on Darwin reef, showing nico mineral. Gold is also seen in breaking out. The reef is also Gft. thick in the fifth stope, and is producing good crushing dirt. A _ little gold is seen occasionally in tho reef in tho second atopo on tho Darwin side. This roef is about Oft. thick. Above the eastern intermediate there is also about 5 feet of quartz, in which gold is visible. Tho stopo on the reef towards the Moanataiari Ex tended is now in 20 feet from the crosscut. Crushing returns from general dirt: — Cambria battery, 03 loads, 5470zs of amal gam ; Herald battery, 85 loads. 4280zs of amalgam ; Crown battery, 82 loads, 3250zb of amalgam: Total, 230 loads, 1,30007.8 of amalgam.

Saxon.—The mine manager ropor'ts an improvement has taken place in No. 2 roof at No. 3 level, going east; first-class minerals and strong colours of gold, somo of which might be classified as picked stono. The'countryisintersoctod with mineral veins and tho drive on tho specimen load, No. 5 level, ism good country, and a little quartz is showing. Crushing will commonco towards the end of the present week

Woodstock (Karangahako).—Tho mino manager reports that sinco taking chargo of tho mine ho has boon endeavouring to find out whoro tho best ore can bo got in quantity, and with this object ho has had tests mado by Mr Smith, assayor, at La Monto'e furnaco. It appears that tho gold and silver in tho reef is in stopes or runs, and that tested from tho Woodstock roef ho believes to bo off tho run. That from tho Maria No. 1 is a fair sample of tho quartz laying outside. Tho now reef, though not average stono, is still on important find. It was when excavat ing for tho Maria tramway that the reef wasßtruck. It lios about half-way botwoon tho Woodstock and Maria roefs, and is about 18 inches in thickness. It shows gold froely.

Drainage Board for the Thames. —A meeting of representatives from tho various gold-mining companios interested was hold yesterday afternoou in the Chamber of Commorco for tho purposo of considering tho advisability of forming a Drainage Board under the provisions of the Gold mining Districts Act, 1885. There were present: Messrs A, Saunders, C. C, Mc- Millan, J. Frator, R. Spratt, C. Aloxandor, J. M. Lennox, J. B. Morpeth, and James Dickey. Mr Saundora was voted to the chair, and oxplained tho action that had boon takon with a view to tho establishment of a Drainage Board,which should have full power to raako regulations for tho following purposes, and for which an Amendment Act had been passed last session :—l. For fixing drainage areas, and altering or abolishing tho sumo, 2. For tho formation and consti tution of Drainago Boards, the election or appointment of members thereof, and for proscribing their tenure of office, and their duties, powers and functions. 3. For pro scribing tho mannor in which drainage rates, as contributions for drainago works, shall be assessed on lands within drainage areas, and the making, lovying, collecting, and recovery of such ratos. 4. For regula ting appeals against such assessments. After a lengthy discussion it was finally decided that Messrs A. Saunders, J. M. Lennox, K. Spratt, and James Dickey should bo tho dologatos to attend the moot ing convened by tho Warden for Tuesday next at tho Thames.

Tho Pohnngioa Quartz,

Samples of quartz from Tohangina dis trict, Wellington, were assnyod and sub jected to liquid teats by I_ofos_or Black and his staff yesterday, and in each caso moroly tracen of the precious metal were found.

THAMES.

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

This day,

Waiotahi.—Tho monthly cleaning-up took place yesterday, and eventuated in tho romunorat.vo yield of 22)_onaof gold, for which 210 tons of quartz woro crushed. Camiiria.—Tho manager has started driving westward from the bottom of tho winzo below No. 3 level with tho intention of piercing tho break, in ordor to dotorraine whethor the run of gold increases as the reef descends. In breaking down the hanging-wall of the reef in the bottom of the winzo this morning, tho manager secured IS .lbs specimens, and loft a good show of gold in view ; 151bs of picked stono woro also bagged in the fourth stope on the croes lode.

Darwin.—No. 9 stopo is now in 45 foot from tho winze. Good crushing dirt ia coming to hand. No. 10 stof _is also in 13 foet from tho winzo. Gold is seen in the hangingwall when breaking down. New Alburnia.— Tho winze on Success reof is down 62 feet. After gaining 3 foet further a crosscut will be put in on the 70 foet lovel. Tho last two breakways on Success reof has shown a marked im provement, gold being soon frooly and a few lbß of picked stone wns obtained.

OHINEMURI.

IFbom Our Own Correspondent.

Kakanoaiiake, this day, Woodstock.-Stone showing gold freely was obtained when opening out on No. 3 lode yesterday. This lodo is about 3 foet thick, and is now being worked upon at a point 300 feet below the intermediate work ings.

Diamond.—Six tons of ore have been bagged and fortvardod to Tliamos for treat ment on tho LaMonto principle. Talisman.—Two levols are now being driven east and west in this mino. In tho level going oast the hanging-wall of a lodo was met with on Tuesday, but up to tho present time has not been cut into suffi ciently to determine its value. IvAsnon.—Fair progress has boon mado during the wook on tho Scott roof, which is about three foet thick. The quartz is of a mora favourable doss for gold. A stopo has beon opened out 20 feet south of No. 1 winzo. During the last four wooks 120 tons of quartz havo beon crushod for tho re turn of 72ozs 3dwts of molted gold.

THAMES SCHOOL OF MINES.

(BY TELEGKAHI.—OWN COERESPONDBHT.)

Thames, this day,

An enthusiastic mooting of miners and others was held last night in connection with tho School of Minos which it is pro posed to organise in tho district. An As sociation was formed for the purpose of carrying out tho object, and necessary rules were adopted. Tho terms of membership were fixed at reasonable rates, and it was re solved to canvass for subscribers to the expenses of the proposed institution and apply to the Government for immediate aid pending assembly of Parliament, as well as an annual appropriation for maintenance of the school. Mr Montgomery will be re quested to undertake instruction in geology minerology, and chemistry, and tho Go vernment will bo asked to appoint an interim assistant. A sub-committee has been formed to forward the business of the Association in Ohinemuri and To Aroha districts, where Professor Black'B lectures have awakened a deep interest in tho scientific branches of mining.

SEAMENS' UNION.

A meeting of tho Federated Shamen's Union washold last evening, when officers wore nomi nated for tho next year. Elections will ta _o place early in January It was stated, as show ing the desire ofithe \Jnion to deal fairly with employers of labour that recently two members of tho Union left the steamer Staffa without giving tho usual notice, and that the facta were mado known to tho Union by tho Northern A_f_\a\_hS a __a_ The P n'on resofved tS cloal with the offenders, and an arrangement was mado by which they should pay a cot ah 82 fdSSSSZ, agreed upon as ««wtEJB

CABLEGRAMS.

(keuter's TELEUKAM.)

[BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.— COPYRIOHT,]

Professor for Adelaide.

London, December I.—Fifteen applica tions have been received by Sir Arthur Blyth, Agent-General for South Australia, for tho position of Profossor of Mathematics at the University of Adelaide, rendered vacant by the resignation of Profossor H. Lamb.

AUSTRALIAN.

The Federal Council. (Rocoivcd December 3rd—l p.m.)

Melbourne, this day, — Tho Icderol Enabling Bill was passod by tho Legislative Council last night.

Death of Sir Peter Scratchley.

Unhealthy Climate of Now Guinea,

(BY CABLE- COPYRIGHT.)

Mslp.oubne, this day.—Telegrams from Cooktown report that, by latest arrivals from New Guinea, news lias boen brought that Sir Peter Scratchley, High Commis sioner, is seriously ill of fever.

Brisbane, this day.

A telegram from Townsvillo announces the death of Major-General Sir Peter Scratchley, High Commissioner of New Guinea. General Scratchley, who has been suffering from junglo fever for some 10 days, was returning from New Guinea to Australia in the Btoamor Governor Black all, and died while tho vessel was botween Cooktown and Townsville.

THE ENGLISH ELECTIONS.

DEFEAT OF T_EMARaUIS OF LOKNE.

(.BY CABLE. — COPYRIGHT.)

London, December 1. In tho election for _lamp°toad, tho Marquis of Lome was defeated by Sir Henry Holland, tho CoiiHervativo candi date.

NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS.

Want-of-Confidonco Motion Defeated,

[rBUTER'.S TELE. RAMS.]

(Recoivod Dec_ :ird—noon.)

Sydney, this day. The dobato on the vote of want-of-con fidonce, introduced by Sir John Robertson as an amondment to tho Addross-in-Reply, camo to a close in tho Legislative A.eombly last night. On a division boing taken, tho amendment was rejected by a majority of two only, Government securing 58 votes against 56. There was an unusually large house, only two being absent.

THE BRITISH IN BURMAH.

Provisional Government Established.

[RKUTER'S TELEGRAM.]

Calcutta, December 2.

His Excellency the Viceroy has received nows direct from Burmah announcing that Mandalay is in tho hands of tho British. General I'rondergnst reports that the troops under his command entered the city yosterday without meeting with any opposition on tho part of tho Buimeso. Earl Dufferin has communicated with Mr Bernard, tho High Commissioner in British Burmah, instructing him to take charge of Theobaw's territory temporarily, and administrate provisionally in tho Quoen's name.

THE EASTERN CRISIS.

The Czar on Bulgaria and Roumolla.

[UEUTER'S CABLEGRAM. J

St. Petersburg, Docember 2. Ax Imporial ordor has been publishod in which His Majesty the Czar eulogises tho courage and activity displayed by the Bul garian and Roumollan troops in tho recent engagements in the Balkans.

SPORTING NEWS.

Alleged Tampering with Commotion.

(UEUTER'S TELEORAM,)

Melbourne, this day. The Hon. W. Poarson oilers a reward of a thousand pounds for the discovory of tho person who tampered with his racehorse Commotion, which he states was wilfully injured on tho 3rd Octobor last.

Tattersall's Club.

Tho adjourned meeting of Tattersall's was hold laßt night at the Club-room, Mr A. E. Whitakor presiding. Tho report and balance-sheet, which was read and adopted, showed that the Club were in dobt for a small amount, but it was nearly covored by tho assets. Tho following gentlemen were elected to servo on the Committee:—Colonel Eraser, Major Walmsley, and Mossrs R. C. Greenwood, J. Dickey, R. E. Isaacs, W. Mowbray, and L. Lovy, and Mossrs M. Gallagher and Brimblecombo wore elected auditors. Tho oiliceof Secretary and Treasurer was leftover to tho Committee, and a discussion ensuei' among tho members as to tho desirability of popularising the Club. A vote of thanks to the retiring Chairman, proposed in flattering terms by Mr M. Gallagher, brought the mooting to a close.

Mangawhare Races.

Tho following weights havo been declared for tho Mangawharo Races :—

Cup, 2 miles.—Mystery. B_t 121b; Cinderella, Bst; Yankee, 7Bt 121b; Alpha, 7st 51b; Victoria, 7st 51b; Snako, 7Bt 21b; Tigor, 7st; Beanstalk, 6Bt 121b; Nannie, list 91b; Vk ya,tt Forbos. Gat 51b; Glonese, Gst; Manaiit, 6st; Chance, Sat 71b.

Hordlkb, 2 miles —Tiger, list Bib; Rowdy. lOst 121b; Native, 10st 121b; Hawthorne, 10st 101b; Sailor Boy. 10at 101b; Sliaor, lOst; Zip, lOst; Vlda(lateTwilight),lOst; Investment, Oat 101b; Olivotto, list. Mossrs It. A. Cook and W. w. Robinson, handlcappers.

Nominations tor Maneawharo Handicap, 1. miloß.—Boan. talk, Gloncoo, Traveller, Viotoria, Wyatt Forbes, Snake, Alphs, Mystery, Nannie, Tiger, Yankoo, Cinderella, Manuta.

Tho acceptances for Cup and Hurdles, and gonoral on trios, close at 8 p.m. on Bocomber 15th, at Mangawharo.

Acceptances for the Auckland Cup and Stooplocbase close to-morrow night ; and nominations for thoOtahuhu Spring Mooting aro also duo to-morrow.

WELLINGTON NOTES.

(NY TFXKORAI-I—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. The Government havo decided not to ap point a New Zealand Secretary to Indian and Colonial Exhibition.

Mr Whitney, who has the contract for tho supply of cartridgoa to Governmout, will make the first delivery under his contract in a few days.

Hon. W. Ballanco will address his con stituents at Wanganni early in January, aftor which ho visits South on business connected with the various Dopartmeuts under his charge Mr W, J. Butler, who for some years has held tho position of Private Secretary to successive Native Ministers, hn; been ap pointed Senior Land Purchase Commissioner for the Government, and enters on his duties almost immediately. Mr T. W. Lewis, Junr., succeeds Mr Butler as Private Secretary.

ATTACKED BY A DOG.

Information has boon given to the polico of an attack by a dog on a ten-year-old boy named named Crowley. Tho lad, who resides in the lower part of Hobson-street, was playing about in the vicinity of whero the dog with a littor of pups was lying. Tho animal ovidsntly became annoyed, for it seized the boy by tho calf of tho leg and inflicted a painful wound. Both the dog and its reputed owner have since disappeared.

A collision occurred in Vulcan Lane yes terday afternoon between ono of Mr J. Craig's drays, driven by a man named Curley, and Mr E. Hesketh s buggy, con taining Mrs Hesketh. Very little damage, if any, was caused.

TELEGRAMS.

T °o late ste___. Rwan,, thisT M C«%_ f^eJudgmoUte^ A?" Uptam Manning, of S^^'.^, ho was willing tf i n flj*• W'gN but as notice of ,„*? » ■"»_« t N cases on questionTH.^giv^^, hne Captain MajZ^«> costs m the one t_7* £5 '* _._. costsinthe^-^^,^l

. I'usemn this dwlv. insured for fnz v 1 T^Wroa'. ■» , ItissaidthatJulwvv^' only affects Corporal*^S**>-W reservos. ™ "on 'ewes fo{W*t

ISVERCAROIU,. thiTL , Court .yesterday, , I*M» % *___. teryof Arffll^ £*^ * ff{fc formation of the .__, hasH tollß, teing absent tr a m»o& ««J was fined 6s and coal "'^rf Correspondence reSj v Harbour Board {tonT__ "_ the m of Railways _%£&_ Ge"e «l tt 5 cession fa the rates o^^ft? has been mad* t OTS&S line the maximum oh^?2^<S per ton, or double »«S Carting from the Bluff,tt««*J! going on. "• ""ffsver, jj™j Close on 300,000 6Scka nf t " shaped from the Bluff ft? °f WS ~,, Captain Hallett, X N of A 9Bo"' taka inspected the Bluff ,&* Rim tho suitability for the __ yeßtwk h. ItisunderstoVafe^< b able, and that the Kaik__ °Wn . cargo from Southland fe I?1 W, works there in January. Mea* ft,'.

The Executive of thn \»i N.w,J'. this... sociution have decided in . &Wl_ _ Brigade-Association, Stoßftß «AR» a complimentary social, J?_ f'SSS&WtfJ Association's gold jBSSf sent lmp years' service'Thf,I e\bats S local brigade make the imSSgJ** Z

THE UNEMPLOYED.

Tun Committee appointed' by __ ployed met last evening.^ J^JJ following resolution :-" ThatT meeting at which the Mayo, teg to preside, be held at ap, aMtobß ; advertised in the feres,, to W the actual number of unemplovTT in Auckland, to which -the m gentlemen be respectfully invited to" 8 viz., Mesars Moaa. Peacock,2^' Dargaville, M.H.R.'a ; _£S_T Revs. J. s. Hill, FatherValterSS W Calder, W. Tebbs, and Mr ]£» During to-day there WB re sSS gatherings of the unemployed toSS of.the wharf, but th£y U ftS private discussions. Garrard J™? peared upon the stump, r: bnt Si tew supporters, the "unemployed" hi! evidently more disposed. .___) C_ fi troubles in the^hands of thsS£ appointed, and the latter have justified^ confidence by proceeding-hi a ™* manner as shown above. AauS_ complaints made by the.unemnloj_r , day we u ro 86™ a} by well itm_\l men, shopmen, clerks -and such lite 2 asserted that they had been strivtag i n . effectually to obtain employment I, months, one great sore being tfotcota tradesmen apparently had objection to ft. employment of new arrivals.' There ii no doubt much .real disbess i« now, and those who an out \| work should make a point of being pre^i at the public meeting whicL their representatives on the unemployed com mittee have in view. The Mayor and other influential men will be present, and t_ ( » should be shown exactly how matters sW not by abusive speeches or any showof larrikinisin, but by the largest possible it tendance of those who are really out ol work and hard up, by orderly behavisu and a reasonable and straightforwardetii* ment of their actual wants. It tbediitren bo so general as has been represented, te is little doubt that it will in some mm bo met with promptitude. 1 Members of the Committee to-diy Into. viewed Hiß Worship the Mayor, wbopso, ised to preside, and they also called ops Messrs Peacock and Moss, mem bers of; the House of RepteseoU tives, who also agreed to attend tbei mooting. The Rev.-Mr Tebbs And other gentlemen have also intimated their inten tion to bo present, The hour of meeting. fixed for eight o'clock to-morrow night, it the Temperance Hall, the doors being open half an-hour earlier. The Com mittee are resolved that no agi tation shall be allowed to. interfere with their proceedings. they are solely anxious to use legitimate means to obtain work that will enable them to support the. families, and they are determined that their claims shall be presented in a remwabli and business-like way. "^p.

TABLE TALK.

La st three night* of Bouoicault, Customs returns very satisfactory. London wool market contiiities firm. Consols are Bteady at pur. The Admiral's flagship reaches Auckland in a fortnight. _?';, .'. '■ Major Boddam and lieutenant Smyte are to meet him here. The Govoinor inspected Lyttelton defenoe works yesterday. Alarming! The earth's coal supplies m only last 10,875 years, Mr Bouoicault is engaged toappwii London on Easter Monday. .'..' < A Maori Police Court is now held* Whatiwhatihoe. Cot the wrinkle from the Rarotongw. who derive a good revenue from fin*. All the wax matches used in the.Umte. States are imported. Geelong Caledonian Society Ib the oldest in the colonies, having been instituted a 1856. .... „ The new baths at Cook-street will M" water from four to eight feet deep, m will accommodate 50 bathers at once. Over a score of events will be on the pro gramme of the Caledonian Sport* at _» land on New Year's Day. ~« . The Plenary Council atSydneyclosediß sittings on Sunday last. Blond and Dickson, the Danedm e_ bozzlers, have been committed for trial. Tho strike of miners at 'NewoaiU." 8" South Wales, etill continues. Hon. Mr Ballanco visits Olago shortly <« arrange for opening up of lands on w homostead system. : . .. k. Hard putty in window-sashes may « readily softened by applying a hot iron

Horr Reischek, thenaturalist,Mnds«»l lection of kiwis and kakapos to the W* and Colonial Exhibition. . . Donald McLeod, a Waipu butcher, lounfl gold while digging a well there lately. b At Melbourne wool sales »»Mgjff bales were sold, chiefly to A_en«» "YCdin Hospital and[Charitable tf Board have appointed a Secretary** *» ".The'' South Australian A**mhl? * J reward of £1,000 to tho discoverer 01 cure for "redrust." ___ci Major Stewart has, t to said, pnrffl"" the "Ashburton Mail," and »mg^ without saying that it will be a Gown™ or £an of adeWde Is* A young man at AdeWas fc abstracted a picture worth «W «" ,_ National Gallery just Tta *ft»» „ fe securely it was kept He « WW custody himself. . Jl_o*JW The boundaries of Burmah at one ■ extended from the flbgflfTttWj; of Siam, and from the Bay of IW carried without di-cuesioni •"» H favour of holding a public igH&rf in the Assembly the motion waenegs by a largo majority. , _„_b in the yThe steamer Mobaka, W^'S . river at Blenheim, to M ■* '^ «. tho collision that she is scarce wo pairing. t condition Fifteen essays on the w*w^ ? and future prospects f.^L^ientto sources of New Zealand »«"%.. competition for the Government ? „ A youth named Amos Xl". go ledt his legs broken and **X g y tie Christchurch yeaterday , ev*bb* «,, horse starting as he haa u» t

Mr B. O'flare, ***%£ W» has at present under his »«^ d for local athletes who »*gg nch • various competit ye V**s&_l C* the coming Regatta, the *^ pfer «od t_>© donian games, and sportsi«tw.. Waikato., '*"'"t"i_* li(&* The monthly uSm&Ji**1 ™"* Road Band of Hope *W Mm sihoolroomthiseveningv •

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 1885.



rpHE V'MAS ri.RD T>A_AAR, 184, QUEEN-STREET, Between Rattray's and Mason's, IS NOW OPEN. CARDS at English Prices. BOOKS at Published Prices. STATIONERY AND STATIONERS' FANCY GOODS At Lowest Prices. •m/T R ARTHUR Could not get through with my Stock on Thursday, and belag provlausiy engaged for Friday, will sell tho Balance of JEWELLERY, WATCHES, SILVER GOODS, On SATURDAY, the 5 th, At 11 o'Clock, AT MY SHOP. QUEEN-STREET, Whon they MUST BE CLEARED, WITHOUT THK SLIGHTEST RESERVE. The Goods will be offored for Sale at AUCTION PRICES, Up to the hour of tho Auction Sale. I. ALEXANDER, JEWELLER [A OARD.I DR. WILLIAM ROBERT ERSON, late Medical Offloer and Public Vaccinator, Huddersfleld (England), may be consulted at his residence, Onehvnga (opposite Mr Oilman's, Chemist)— Morning _ _ _ . Bto 10 Afternoon. _ _. __ Ito 1 Evening _ _. - _ 9 19 1 A NNOUNCEMENT SHERA BROS. HAVE REMOVED TO THEIR NEW WAREHOUSE, ! WELLESLKY-STREET EAST. CHRISTMAS CARDS. CHRI9TMAS CARDS. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. NEW YEAR'S GIFTS. FREDK. MOUZER'S BIJOU SHOP, In Victoria-street, Is tho place to buy CHRISTMAS CARDS and NEW YKAR-8 GIFTS. All New, Choice, and Cheap. Plain figures, plain dealing. " A thing of beauty Is a joy for ever." ISEASE3 01" THE EYE, EAR, AND THROAT. DR. A. CHALLINOR PURCHAB May be consulted dally at his Residence, Pitt- Itreot; and at— Thh English Pharmacy, Qdkkn-btrickt (Mr Hahlett's), from 2 to 8 p.m. The Newton Phabma cy (MrJlenderwne's), Karangahapk Road, from 10 to 11 a.m SUPERIOR TKrALNuT AND Mahogany Furniture. We are now Landing, ex Euterpe and Ada Melmore, A QUANTITY OF WALNUT AND MAHOGANY FURNITURE, Comprising— \YALNUT CABINETS AND LOO TABLES. ' WALNUT DAVENPORTS, WHATNOTS. AND CANTERBURY WHATNOTB, WALNUT OCTAGON AND OCCASIONAL TABLES. WALNUT AND MAHOGANY DUCHESSE WASHSTAND- AND TOILET TABLES, MAHOGANX OFFICE WABHSTANDB. OANK AND WILLOW-SEATED CHAIRS, &0. These Goods are not of the low quality usually Imported, but are First -class Articles, Made to our own order in London, AND WILL BE SOLD AT THK LOWEST REMUNERATIVE PRICES. T. & H. C OOKB ' Junction of QUEEN ft QREY-STREKTS. AUCKLAND. GO TO FOR BEDSTEADS \ CARPETS \ LINOLEUM VV\ PERAMBULATORS \^V\ BEDDING \yV_\ SPRING MATTRES \£\ SE3' >L 1 TOILET WARE \/ r\ FENDERS & IRONS \vJ<^ OFFICE FURNI- Y/-\ TURE * DINING ROOM AND SITTING ROOM DRAWING ROOM \V*^\ BED ROOM Vl-A FURNITURE \f\\ AMERICAN, \A\ AUSTRIAN BENT \ y\ wood \z-\ chairs & stools Wa wardrobes \y*A SIDE BOARDS \^\ CURTAINS yr blinds BLANKETS Th_ Crbap gHKKTg HOUSE FURNISHERS mmßr Quew-sTsm HOUSKREQUIBim AUCKLAND, » TT| L. POSSE NNISKIB, X_L« Merchant Tailor and Importer, BHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND, Announces the Complktion of his SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK, Ex S.s. Arawa, To which he invites an eauly lnspeotion. The Trade supplied at prices a little above cost. ISEASES OF THE EYE, EAR, THROATS AND CHEST. DR. WILKINS, CONSULTING & OPERATING SURGEON Is at his Surgery for General and Special Practice all mornings and afternoons. Sunday, 10 to 12.30. Charges moderato. 17 years at London and Colonial Hospitals. Adjusts Spec tacles to sight. Consulting Rooms, Queen- B-RBET, (opposite Shortland-street), Auckland. UB O. MoCA UL, Wbllksuby-strebt East, GALVANIZED IRON WORKSftCOLONIAL OVEN MANUFACTORY. PLUMBS!!., BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND STOREKEEPERS Are informed that GEO. MoCAUL, o. Thames, HAS TAKEN OVER THE BUSINESB LATELY CARRIED ON BY J. L. KEAN, And being a Direct Importer and Purchaser for Cash, Is prepared to Supply all Business Material at Lowest Rates. Awarded Three First Prizes tor Colonial Ovens, Corrugated Tanks, Lead-headed Nails and Washers, Spouting, and Lead-edge Ridging. MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER. Win____-.--BTB-__r East, Auckland, and Brown and Davy streets, Thames.



T' HE RESPIRATORY FUNCTIONS, IF AFFECTED TUBERCULAR LUNG DISEASE, IF APPREHENDED, At once relieved and checked by AICKIN'3 SYRUP OF EUCALYPTUS with HYPOPPOSPHITES or LlMß_qf- QUININE. A superlative pulmonart- reparative PRICE, 3s Bd. THE PHARMACY, QUKEN-STREBT. LAWN.MOWINQ MACHINES SHARPENED. By Special Stean, Machinery, At Greatly Reduced Pricks. Guaranteed to work equal to new. J. STONE, ENGINEER, MANUKAU ROAD, NEWMARKET. PILSENER LAGBRBBBR FROM THE KAISER BREWERY. Sole Agents for New Zealand— SBEGNER, LANGGUTH & CO., FIRTH'B STORES, ALBERT-STREET. AUCKLAND. HCENIX ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON. Established a.d. 1782 (Over 100 Years). Unlimited Liability of Shareholders. Reservos oxcood £1,000,000 Revenue 800.000 Losses paid exceed 14,000.000 NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Superintendent of Agencies) G s graham, and General Agent for > w__llln_tnn New Zealand .. „J Wellington. Auckland, December 1,1885. Thoundorslgned having been appointed Agent to this Company for tho District of Auckland, is prepared to reoeive proposals for Fire Insurance on all olasseß of insurable interests. Thl _ old-established Company Is so well known it roquires no reference. It afTordß absoluto security to those whose interests it guarantees, its dealings with ollents are oharactorlsod by liberality, and Its settlomouts ty promptitude. Policies promptly issued and lowest current rates charged. GEO. W. JONES, Agont. OFFICES : 21, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND. f W. S. JjAURIE & C° Have for Sale— 170 Tons Bonoduat 250 Tons Island and Peruvian Guano 200 Tons Superphosphate of Lime Sulphate Ammonia Nitrate of Soda 100 Bales Cornsaoks (0 Tons Black and Barbod Fencing Wire 60 Kegs Staples, Pins, and Rollers Seeds-vlz., White and Red Clover. Alsyke. Timothy, Cowgrass, Cooksfoot, and Rye grass, Turnip, etc. Prions and Samples on application. CUBTOM3 STREET. AUCKLAND. A "Vf E W OTOSY, In tho "STAR" SUPPLEMENT, NEXT SATURDAY, Will appear THE FIRST CHAPTERS OK "jyjAM'ZELLE J]UGENIE," A RUSSIAN LOVE STORY, By Henry Grkville, Author of " Dosla," " Savoll'B Expiation," •' Marrying Off a Daughter." " Tho Priuoess Nadia, " Trials of Ralssa," " Lucio Rodey. " Marko'," " Sonla," " Sylvio's Betrothed, "Dournof," " Xonle's Inheritance," "Princess Ogherof," "Protty Countess Zlna." "Bonne- Marie." "A Friend," "Gabriello," "Tanla's Porll." " Phllomeno- Marriage," " Guy's Marriage," etc " Mam'zelle Euoi-NiK." a now and delight ful love story from the gifted and graceful pen or that great French Novollst, Honry GrC vOle* is decidedly tho most thoroughly fascinating and absorbing of all the recent novols. It la a Russian romance of wenderful power, merit, ingenuity, sparkle, and originality. The vari ous stirring and dramatic episodes take place in a country region whore all the curious old Muscovlto oußtoms still prevail, and those cus toms are so utilised as to lend the delicious novol an additional charm. The plot is de veloped with consummate skill, and its sim plicity renders it oasy of comprehension, while the character sketching is natural and effective. Mallssofs passion for that innocent but deter mined young creature, Mam'zelle Euß_nle, and his noble behaviour on discovering mat sno prefers Nicholas Marnof, are thriliingly des cribed. Eugenic herself is a horolno worthy of tho moat cordial admiration, and tho Intensity with which she and Markof love each other is : most effectively brought out. " Mam'zmlle ' Kuoeme" cannot fail to create quite a pro found Bensation, and loap at a bound into vast and permanent popularity. It is a novel that will delight old and young alike, and all who oan enjoy a really Buporb romance should read It.



. .^i?? A"okland Co-operative Drapery and Srtrs'_.S^?J ,aii:''8 me ot Samuel Cobmbea and Co.sstock commonoes tomorrow (Friday). £E oS,i_s __£* we he« *" tho Co. havereduccd _?„_??_ _ VF, °S! lt- ,rom old Prices- This wid be a sufficient inducement to attract crowds of _______t_*t_ M_ Mk_ M "ad the name o NoJft Stand. rK6Bt and cheaPeßt ln the