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New Zealand Herald, Volume XI, Issue 4081, 11 December 1874, Page 2

The Cyphrenes, which arrived yesterday, brought the English as well as American mails. There was no mail agent on board, hence the sorting of the whole mail—a very large one—for Zealand devolved upon the Auckland Post Oflice officials. This will account for the apparently slow delivery during yesterday. Such a work is far too much for the present number of clerks en gaged. His Excellency the iiarcjuisof Xonnanby. Lady Norman by, and suite, left Auckland for Onehunga, by spccial train, at 11.15 a.m. yesterday, for tlie purpose of proceeding in the Government steamer Luna from the llanulcau to Wellington. An arch of ferns had been placed over the entrance to the Onehunga Wharf, and the loyalty of the inhabitants of the township was evidenced by the display, in honour of Her Majesty's Representative, of a considerable quantify of bunting. The vessels in harbour were also decorated with flags. A number of persons were present when His Excellency and party arrived at Onehunga, but no noisy demonstration was made, the gentlemen simply saluting His Excellency in the ordinary way. The vice-regal party at once went on board the Luna, which was lying alongside the wharf, but as there was a sharp breeze at the time, it was decided to postpone the departure of the steamer. A suite of rooms was taken in the Manukau Hotel for His Kxeelleney and Lady Normanby, which they will occupy until the steamer leaves for Wellington. It is expected that the Luna will leave shorth' after S o'clock this morning, but should tlie weather not jirove favourable, a further postponement will be made.

A fatal accident occurred at Mr. Palmer's bush, near Maluirangi, on Tuesday rnorniny last. Four men were engaged felling a large kauri, and upon its giving signs of falling they ran to the side opposite to that to which it inclined, but, unfortunately, its branches caught in another tree and it swerved round, and, iu falling, struck two of the bushnu-r.. One of the men, named Tliamas Kelly, was killed instantaneously, and the other one, Timothy Healey, was injured. At first it wasthouglitthat Healey was very dangerously injured,- but subsequent examination by a medical man proved thao "die injuries were only of an external nature. He is progressing favourably, and may le able to work in a week or ten days. Theo"her men escaped uninjured. Theparcnts of the young man Healey reside in Auckland.

A pictorial entertainment and descriptive lecture in aid of the Merchant Seamen's Orphans' Asylum was to liave been given in the City, Hall last evening, hut owing to an insufficient supply of light the apparatus dicl not work satisfactorily. The pictuies were, however, shewn in rapid succession, and a few explanatory remarks were made for the benefit of those who desired to stay ; and it was notified that the tickets would serve for admission to-night, when different result is expected to be obtained. 'Hie views as exhibited last night were, of course, somewhat faint, but so far as we could judge they were of a description which, when effectively shewn, will well repay a visit. The object of the entertainment should commend it to public patronage. 3 Amongst the through passengers by the Cyphrenes yesterday, was Miss Carrie Rickards, who appeared in Auckland with Mr. Harry Rickards about two years ago. Mr. Rickards, we learn, has proceeded to England in order to engage a. first-class company of comic and other vocalists for a tour throughout the Australian colonies. As many as 15,700 letters were posted in the United Kingdom in 1573, without any address. Nearly 500 of the letters contained cash, cheques, aud bills of exchange to the value of more than £13,000.

The Belfast- 2?eios-lelter of October 17 contains the following paragraph in reference to Mr. Vcsey Stewart's settlement in this province : The meeting of those interested in -^f r George Vesey Stewart's scheme of Special emigration to New Zealand took place yesterday, according to advertisement, 111 Mr. Far nail's office, at 2J Corporationstreet. The meeting was well attended, there being almost more than the office, commodious as it is, could well accommodate. Mr. Stewart arrived punctually at twelve, o'clock, anil shortly after commenced to give a most interesting account of the block of iand he had selected, after personal inspection in New Zealand—the nature o£ the soil, its capabilities, its great natural advantages, &c. He had several maps, diagrams, fie., which greatly assisted him in giving the neccssary information. Mr. Farnall read the contract made by Mr. Stewart with the New Zealand Government, and explained the various clauses where required. The terms of the contract are most liberal, a free grant of valuable land bein" given to those who join the party, the only condition being that the land sp given be occupied and cultivated. Several of those present gave in their names at the termination of the meeting as willing to take partin the undertaking. Air. Stewart was thanked for the great trouble he had taken in the matter, and the meeting terminated. The proposed settlement may be considered as already successful, and it is only just that we should add that the colony i> under great obligation to Mr. Farnall, with whom the project originated, and who is •living valuable assistance to Mr. Stowart in carrying it out. In order that it may not clash with Madame 'Arabella Goddard's concerts, the perfonuancp of " Judas Maccaba:us,'' by the ' Auckland Harmonic Society, advertised for Thursday next in the Choral Hall, has been postponed ; and the complimentary concert to Mrs. Morrissey has also been put off to a more convenient season. The approaching appearance of Madame Goddard is the chief topic of conversation in musical circles, and the arrangements made for her opening concert will be found in our advertising columns.

A match will be played new ground in the Domain to-morrow, Saturday, between the Ponsonby and Carlton Cricket Clubs. Play to commence at half-past two sharp. The following will be the players :—Ponsonby—Willis (Capt.), Winter, Regan, Maseiield, Lublin, Harrison, McDermott, Burke, Howard, F. Jones, E. N. Forder, P. Dignan, 12th man. X'arlton—W. F. Lawry (Capt.), J. Lawry, Tonks, Kent, Ewen, Haresnape, Stone, Mears, Leggett, Bodle, Dickenson.

The Rev. Dr. Autliff, president of the Primitive Methodist Church, arrived in the Cvphrenes yesterday. He has been deputed by the English Conference to visit the Churches in the various colonies. After ijoing through Xew Zealand, he will leave for Australia. He will, we understand, preach in the Edwardes-street Chapel next Sunday.

The return match between the Parnell Grammar School and Auckland College Cricket Clubs is to come off on the new ground in the Domain on at 1.30 p.m. The following is the College team : — Takaanini, Taylor, Halydav, King, Thomas, Fraser, Henderson, J. Hanna, T. Hanna, Halstead, Dufaur.

From a private letter to hand by the CYphrenes, yesterday, we learn that it was onlv known in London about half-an-hour before the mail was despatched that a mail would be made up for this colony. The public would send by the Suez mail, which would leave London the day after the mail via California was despatched.

The tenders for the erection of a bridge over Oakley's Creek, for the Mount Albert District Board, were opened on Wednesday evening, and were as follow: —T. Lupton, £539 19s Gd ; J. Witheridge, £529 ; G. McGregor and Co., £521 ; Rule and Cook, £475 5 McC'abe and Walsh, £463 ; Allan Maguire, £430. The lowest tender was accepted.

Wliiting is unequalled for cleaning white paint. Take a small quantity on a damp iiannel, rub lightly over the surface, and the effect will be found surprising.

The fortune of the late Baron Anselm de ■Rothschild is valued at twenty-two million pounds sterling.

A lecture on total abstinence will be delivered this evening, by the Rev. Dr. Antliff, in the Edwardes-street Chapel. The subject of the lecture is—" Can we preserve our drinking usages without perpetuating drunkenness ?" The sale of Mr. Bennc-tt's horses will take place this morning, at Hi". A. Buckland's yard. The stock to be offered is composed of the best lot of heavy draught horses and Clydesdale mares ever offered in this market. The half-yearly meeting of shareholders of the Windsor Castle Cold -Mining Company will be held 011 the 21st inst., at the company's oflice, Insurance Buildings. An extraordinary meeting of shareholders in the Crown Prince Gold Mining Company will be held on the oth January nftxt, at Vaile's Buildings. An entertainment in aid of the funds of the Catholic Institute will be given by the Dramatic Club on Monday next.

Notice is given of the bankruptcy of I. Harrison., tobacconist.