SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

MTPTT F ATF p < This ?Afternoon, .5.40 HIGH \. AlJiK—| To-morrow Morning, 6.0 SUN SET.—This Evening. 6.47 SUN RISE.—To-morrow Mormnsr, 4.43 MOON'S AGE.—Full Moon, 21st, 9.58 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

Bella Mary, barque. Fisher, trom Mooart lown Hauraki, w.s., from Raglan (m the Manukau)

DEPARTURES.

Taranaki s.s., Malcolm, for the boutti IsabPlla, schooner. Toms, for Wellington

IMPORTS.

1 case. 1 do.. 3 do.. 3 do.. 1 truss, 1 pkge, 1 case, 1 pkge, 27 cases ammunition, ] case, 2 do., 1 do., 1 do.. 3 bales hops, 1 case, 10 do.

v The s.s. Taranaki left the Manukau for the South at 5 p.m. on Saturday. Passengers: Mr and Mrs Tool* 1. Mr and Mrs Ogilvie, Mr and Mrs Kinsdon, Miss Andrews, Captains Robin son. Heale. Messrs Battley. Seymour, Tothill, Bennett, Sneddon, Dean. Ray, Ryan. Magrath, Ja^gar, White, A. Kroyd, 5 steerage. The s.s. Rotorua left Napier at 8 o'clock last evening, and is due at Queen-street wharf about 6 o'clock to-morrow morning. She will leave for Sydney at 4 o'clock the same day. The s.s. Hero left Sydney yesterday, and may be expected here, about Friday next. The whaliner brigantine Isabella left for Wel lington yesterday. ' . _ . The cutter Undine cleared to-day for Levuka. She is to sail to-day or to-morrow. The mail steamer Zealandia loft Sydney on Friday for this po-t, and is due on Wednesday morning next. She is to sail for San Francisco via Honolulu, on the same day with the outward Enelish and American mails. RSMessrs Sims and Brown are busy carrying out same repairs to the keel and decks of the schooner Maggie Peterson, BsThc barque Bella Mary arrived on baturaay evening: from Hobart Town, with a cargo of fruit, preserves, timber, etc. She left on the 4th November, and has made a good passage of 13 > days. Mr Milford McArthur is chief officer \ this voyage. Captain Fisher complains, with \ some reason, that although he stood close in to \ the Heads at Russell, and displayed his signal ' fiaas for the purpose of being reported, no tele gram of his approach was sent to town. This is Sot the fi>st time that similar negligence has Wellington, 279 tons, Captain McGee, late chief officer s.s. Taupo, arrived alongside Orebrnqra wharf at 7.15 a.m. thismornng. .She left Port Chalmers at 2 t>.m. on the 13th -arrived nt Lvttelton at 8.45. and sailed at op.ra.on.the 14th arrived at Wellington at 1 p.m. en the 15th siiledagain at 2.45 p.m. on the 16th. arrived at Pictcn at S p.m., and sailed at 10 p.m. same evening arrived at Nelson at 6 a.m.. and sailed atl 15P m. on the 17th, arrived off Taranaki at 7am on the lSth, sailed at 2 p.m., and arrived a« above. Had fine weather during the passage. Passengers- Mrs Jilga and 2 children, Mrs West™ and child, Messrs MoAffle, Bathers cjpliei" Oakley, Robertson, H. Goulston, Bearer. W. Webster, Geddes. Mowatt, and Rose, and 4 Taranaki having been purchased by Messrs E. and H. Isaacs after undergoing a thorough overhaul and extra cabin accomnio- StiSnfwiUbekeJtin the Wairoa trade under the command of Capt. Niccol.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank New Zealand-£22 7s Ga ; buyers £22 g 6d. Auckland Gas-Buyers, £10; sellers, £10 ss. South British Insurance—Sellers, 78s. Loan and Investment-Buyers, ios. Union Insurance—l2s; sellers, I^SS. Union Sash & Door Co.-Buyers, £JCML/b 6d. Caledonian (dble)-70a to 7<sGd ; sellers, SO. Moanatairi-S7s 6d to 92s 6d: sellers, 92s 6d. Tookey Tribute— Buyers, 2s 6d. Waitekauri—Sellers, ss. Alburnia-655; buyers, 60s ; sellers, 703. Union Beach—Buyers, 20s 2os. Royal Oak-Sellers, Gs 3d. Kuranui Hill-Buyers. 14s 6d ; sellers, 16s 6d. Thames G.M. Co.-Buyers, 31s; sellers, 40s. New «old ej n Pah-Buy^s as A 6d.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr R. Arthur, acting under instructions re ceived from Mr Rae, pawnbroker, sold to-day, by auction, a large number of unredeemed pledges. There was a large attendance, &v& the bidding was very good. ____^___

ENTERTAINMENTS AND MEETINGS —NOV. 19.

Devonport Lodge of Good Templars, open meeting, Devonport Hall, 7.30 p.m. Auckland Institute, monthly meeting, 7*30 p.m. St. James's Young Mens' Association, annual meeting in vestry, 7*30 p.m. Choral Hall. Mechanics' Institute concert, 8 p.m. Theatre Royal. " Hamlet," 8 p.m.

BIRTHS.

[The price for inserting birth notices in this column is reduced to one shilling; other notices as before.] BERRY.—On the 17th instant, at his residence Drury, the wife of A. J. Berry, telegraphist, of a daughter.

DEATHS.

HAMLIN. —At Roseheath, Hobson's Bay, William Osborne Hamlin, fourth son of the late Rev. J. Hamlin, aged 46 years. The funeral will leave the residence of Mr. Ryburn, Hobson's Bay, for Otahuhu Cemetery, to-morrow (Tuesday), at 1 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under : For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m. ; and to morrow at 10 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. For Goromandel, per Durham, on Wednesday next, at 11.30 a.m. For Levuka, per Mazeppa, this day, at 3 p.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Anne Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Waiheke, per Spey, this day, at £ p.m. For Tairua, per Mercury, to-morrow, at noon. For Australian Colonies, per Rotorua, to morrow, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 2., p.m. Late letters for Sydney and Melbourne till 3.20 p.m. For Wangarei Heads. Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. For Russell, Kawa Kawa, Wangaroa, and M-on gonui, per lona, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Wellington, on Wednesday next at 5 a.m. For Whitiangi. Ta,ur.iuga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, on Wednesday next, at 4 p.m. Per s.s. Zealandia, on Wednesday, 21st instant, as under:— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada. British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 11 a.m. For United Kingdom, and Continent of Europe, at 11 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 9.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of 6d, in addition to the postage, will be received by the. mail agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

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

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1877.

ffor the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs icsistance. For the future in the distance, Aad the good that we cv da

Political interest centres in the delivery of the Financial Statement. Rumours are already current in the lobbies that the Go vernment have prepared it as a trump card, with which they hope to carry the Opposi tion trick. We trust that this anticipation will be realised. It is encouraging to find that there is still > faith in the openness of members to conviction. The Government have already piped many excellent tunes, but the members will not dance. We shall see whether Mr Larnach is able to strike a harmonious note. He has only to touch upon the chord of selfish interest's ; and from our correspondent's tele gram it would appear that he is in a position to do so.

The annual Scholarships Examination in connection with the Board of Education is announced to be held on Monday, December 17th.

Tenders are invited up to noon of the 30th November, for the supply of provisions to the Naval Training school at Kohimara mara.

The programme for the approaching North Auckland races at Dargavilie appears in our advertising columns. The races will extend over two days, Wednesday and Tlrurs-day, 21st and 22ml November. The principal events are the Maiden Plate, of 20 soys ; Wangarei Cup Hurdle Race of 20 soys; Dargavilie Cup of 30 soys ; Hoki anga Cup Hurdle Race (Handicap) of 25 soys ; Settler's Purse, of 20 soys ; and Kaipara Handicap of 25 soys. These, with several lesser events, should have the effect of attracting a large number of entries, and it is not unlikely that there will be an ex cellent "field." Visitors from Auckland have a splendid opportunity afforded them of enjoying a pleasant holiday, and at the same time, of witnessing some good horse racing. The friends of Dr Wallis have resolved upon a soiree in Newton Kirk on Thursday evening next, to welcome him on his return from Wellington. Tea will be pro vided for the occasion, and after the clearing of the tables an entertainment will be held, at which addresses will be given by ministers and gentlemen, interspersed with choice selections of music. The monthly inspection parade of the Hobson Company of Volunteers is an nounced to take' place, at the Drill-shed, to-morrow evening.

The Victoria Company A.R.V. are in formed by advertisement in another column that the monthly inspection parade of the corps Avill take place to-morrow evening, in the' Drill-shed, at 7.30 p.m., when a good muster is requested.

The Auckland Society of Artists will open their Fine Arts exhibition to the public on Thursday next, in the Museum Build ings. The re-opening of the Devonport Lodge of Good Templars this evening will be celebrated in a pleasant way. A number of musical pieces and songs will be given by ladies and gentlemen of the order, including the "Blind Girl to her Harp," " Maggie's Secret," and '•' The beating of my own heart," words by Lord Houghton, music by Finlay. Also several choruses by the select choir of the Fraternal Home Lodge. A large [number of the scholars of the United Free Methodist Sunday-school, accompanied by their parents and friends, attended the missionary meeting held in the schoolroom yesterday afternoon. The meeting was addressed by Revs. J. A. Caygill and R. Taylor, and Mr James McKcnzie. During the afternoon, the children sang several of Moody and Sankey's hymns very effectively ; and also recited a number of pieces selected for the occasion. The collection taken amounted to £2 14s.

An extraordinary meeting of the Auck land Regatta Club is convened for Thurs day evening next, 27th inst., for the purpose of considering what steps should be taken in regard to the annual regatta on the 29th January.

The library of the Young Men's Christian Association will be closed from the Ist to the 15th December, in order to the preparation of the new catalogue.

The annual business meeting of the St. James' Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association is announced to be held this (Monday) evening in the Vcshy._ The business will principally consist of election of officers, &c.

Levy, the cornet player, was a passenger to the Bluff by the Ringarooma, which arrived yesterday. The day before leaving Melbourne he filed his schedule, in order to obtain his release from actions brought against him by professionals.

Mr J. Goldie has given notice to ask at the next meeting of the Council the foilow ing questions :—l. Whether the amount of £50 agreed to be paid by the Finance Com mittee to Mr H. H. Lusk, for services rendered at Wellington, was paid to him personally ? 2. Did he object to receive the £50 in full payment of his account, and did he not write the words "on account " only, and initial it ?

The last meeting of the present session of the Auckland Institute will be held this evening, in the Museum Buildings, when three papers will be read, one from Captain Brown on " A new species of Clcoptera," one on " The new species of Polypodium," by Mr Cheeseman ; and one on " The firing of torpedoes by electricity," by Mr Pond. These papers are all of interest, especially to naturalists. The torpedo is remarkable for the possession of an electrical'apparatus in the shape of honeycomb-like cells, filled with mucous matter, and. largely provided with nerves from the eight pair. The shocks given by this singular fish are very considerable, and are used by the creature both as a means of defence and to disable its prey.

A requisition inviting Mr Brett to become a candidate for the Mayoralty, with reply, appears in our advertising columns. Chinese "justice" is still very terrible. At Foochow lately a sentence was passed, and actually carried out, the barbarity of which is simply appalling. A man was convicted on a charge of having stolen a female child, and for this offence the punish ment is death. But, in accordance, with female law, the criminal was allowed to choose the manner of his execution. He was offered the alternative of decapitation or starvation, and, strange to say, he selected the latter. He was consequently starved to death, and meanwhile was placed in a cage and publicly exhibited, so that the people might watch from day to day the slow process of his gradual extinction. Hoav long the unhappy wretch lingered we are not told, but the report says this hor rible scene was to be witnessed " through out the greater part of last week-"

One of the most elegant articles we have seen for some time is the clock imported by Messrs Heinrich Kohn Bros, from Paris, It is composed of nickel silver and bronze, and is a minature representation of a ship. This ingenious |)iece of mechanism em braces a timepiece, chronometer, compass, &c. The winding-up process is on the principle of a capstan-bar ; as the clock is wound, the wheel revolves with a click, click, strikingly reminding one of the click ing noise when anchor is being raised. The whole forms a most beautiful piece of work, and is admirably adapted for a leading Regatta prize. Mr J. Trenwith, wholesale boot and shoe manufacturer, Kensington House, Wake field-street, has forwarded to our office two pairs of boots for the daughters of Mr J. Pridmore, who was burned out in Aber crombie-street, losing all clothing. He also wishes it stated that if the sizes do not suit he will change them.

We have received the following testimony to the efficacy of Turkish baths: "Sir, — Having been a sufferer from rheumatism, and obliged to walk with a stick, I tried every remedy, and as a " forlorn hope," the Turkish baths ; to my great joy, I left my stick the second visit. In a few days, I was entirely restored to my usual health. Long live the propietor, and success to his baths. By inserting this you will be conferring a great boon on the public. Yours, &c, Thomas DAlton."

Mrs Collison, wife of the baker, of Princess-street, who died a few days ago, intends to car.y on the business of her late husband. But she also desires to procure work for a sewing machine, making up Crimean shirts, etc. As the struggle to maintain her family will, no doubt, be a severe one, she is deserving of all the help and encouragement that can be afforded her, and anyone who can hold out a helping hand by supplying the work she seeks will be doing a kindly act.

We learn that O'Neill, who was remanded from Auckland to Masterton for larceny, but who was liberated on bail, was a passengers from the Manukau on Saturday by the Taranaki for the South, Mrs Thomp son accompanying him back. In our advertisement announcing the sale in the estate of Niccol, Hendry, & Co., by Messrs. Grant and Morton, Monday was misprinted for Tuesday. The sale takes place on the premises, Custom-House-street, to-morrow, at 11 o'clock, in terms of notifica tion in another column. Among the goods to be offered are two very valuable chronometers.

Perkins is always to the fore in curio discoveries. It is announced in advertise ment that he has a genuine Colorado Beetle, supposed to have come from China, which is now on exhibition at the Occiden tal Hotel.

MAYORAL ELECTIONS.

THE CITY ELECTION

To-day, at noon, in terms of the Municipal Corporations Act, was fixed for the nomina tion of candidates for the office of Mayor. In the city Mr Ridings, Returning officer, received two nominations as follows :—

Mr Frederick Larkins, nominated by Messrs W. C. Daldy, and J. Upton. Mr Henry Brett, nominated by Messrs David Goldie, and Alexander Black. The question has been raised whether Mr Larkins is qualified, as only the name of William McArthur and Co appears on the burgess roll. PARNELL.—MR MELTON ELECTED WITHOUT OPPOSITION. The nomination of candidates for the important position of Mayor of this flour ishing Borough took place at the. Council Offices, Manukau Road. Scarcely any interest was felt by the ratepayers as to the result. There was only one candidate, Mr J. W. Melton, of the Alexandra Hotel, who was numinated by John Allender and Reuben Elley. Mr Melton was therefore declared by the Returning Officer to be duly elected Mayor of the Borough of Parnell, and the proceedings terminated. ONEHUNGA.

At Onehunga only Mr J. W. Waller and Mr J. D. Jackson were nominated.

DARGAVILLE.—THE RACES.

The races to come off on Wednesday and Thursday next form the chief topic of interest here just now. Already there are j fifteen racehorses on the ground, including i Perfume, Elsa, Magician, and other well known performers. Eight or ten more horses are expected to arrive to-day and to-morrow. The course is being got into ! good order, saddling paddocks, grandstand, &c. All the horses were comfortably shipped at Helensville on board the Minnie Casey, no accident or the slightest hitch of any kind occurring. Both the hotels are already full, so that people must be prepared to rough it a little during race week. Indeed it is a common occur- j euce for persons to be refused beds, etc., at the hotels, owing to every room being full, although three and even four persons are ■ frequently packed into one moderate sized j bed-room. The want of more hotel j accommodotion is being felt very strongly. ' SHIPPING. | There are three vessels loading here at ; present. The barque China, brig Nightin gale, and brigantine Wild Wave. SALMON OVA. Mr J. C. Firth has not yet returned from his trip up the river depositing salmon ova, I but he is expected this evening (Friday), or j to-morrow, when he will probably go on to j Helensville in the Government steam ' launch. The district generally is going ahead as usual. Forty to fifty additional hands have lately been taken on by Mr Darga vilie. |

Australian Cablegrams.

(press agency.)

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION

THE FAMINE FUND.

SYDNEY, November 17.

Parliamert has assembled. A Com mission has been appointed to secure the representation of the colony at the Paris Exhibition. Active steps have been taken. The subscriptions for the Indian Famine Fund at Melbourne amount to £21,500. Sydney and Adelaide send £9,000 each.

November 18, Sailed : The s.s. Hero, for Auckland.

The Sues Mail.

(Per Ringarooma at the Bluff)

EFFECT OF THE RUSSIAN WANT OF SUCCESS.

BASHI BAZOUK OUTRAGES

A telegram, dated Cracow, September 21, says that a general panic has been pro duced in Russia by the latest war news, and that the peasants are flying into the forests for fear of fresh enlistment. A general feeling of open hostility to the Government is manifested.

The Russian army are said to have lost 62,000 by disease since entering Turkey. Their sanitary arrangements are described by all correspondents to be as bad as possible. Mr Layard, military attache with Sulie man Pasha's army, has died at Kasanlik, and been buried with military honors.

Several of the Turkish commanders are taking stringent measures to repress out rages by the Circassians andßashi-Bazouks. The commander at Silistria has five hundred of them working in chains.

ILLNESS OF THE POPE.

THE ATTACK ON PERUVIAN RAM,

POLAR EXPEDITION

The condition of the Pope's health has assumed a new aspect. He is suffering from very great prostration. He easily and frequently falls asleep, 'and ' has barely strength enough to give attention to any business. A camarilla commands at the Vatican, and acts in the name of the Pope, and a period of confusion and intrigue has commenced, -which is preparatory to a crisis. Some of the Cardinals are holding meetings to provide for any emergency. Admiral De Horsey has been ordered home to explain his attack on the Huascar.

One of the largest fires in the East of London that has taken place for some years occurred on the 24th September, at some oil and colour manufactories, Mill wall. The loss was very great. Fourteen land besides three water engines were brought into requisition, anicl over 1000 firemen were present. A colliery strike has occurred in the pro - vinceof Hainault, Belgium. Fights took place at Naisens, and troops and gendarmes had to restore order. The marriage of Don Alphonso, King of Spain, with the daughter of the Duke de Montponsier, is definitely arranged: Hostilities have again broken out between the Dutch and natives of Acheen.

A new expedition to the IS orth Pole, to be conducted by private enterprise, with a steamer provisioned for three years, is pro posed. Commander Cheyne, R.N., has initiated the affair.

The crews of the British fleet in Besika Bay have been undergoing a course of mili tary drill for defending ships against tor pedoes. The Admiralty has ordered thirty torpedo boats from Messrs. Thorneycroft's yard at Chiswick.

Had it not been for the kindness of the landlady of the Cove Inn, the six bodies washed ashore from the Avalanche would have been buried without a winding sheet or particle of clothing. She pur chased some calico to wrap them in, a four-wheeled wagon removed them in the pauper shell provided to the graveyard, but there was no one there to follow the remains, nor even anyone to carry the coffins to their last resting-place. At the request of the clergyman, some quarry men, in their work ing dresses, came forward and prevented the public scandal that would otherwise, as a newspaper correspondent tells us, have occurred on the wagon being drawn to the grave and the coffins shot into it wholesale.

Sir J. Vogel, with the approval of the Board of Trade, has presented, on the part of the New Zealand Government, each of the Portland fishermen who went out to the rescue with a £5 note.

VOLUNTEER FIRING.

The Victoria Company met at the Mount Eden Rifle Range on Saturday afternoon last, to fire for the Victoria medal. Two divisions had already fired, and this was the third, and fourth, (and last) division firing this morning. There were five ranges with three shots at each. Volunteer Fairs succeeded in making the highest score, 30. This morning the feurth division fired, when Volunteer Haslett stood at the top of the list. The medal however, falls to the lot of Volunteer Bowden, of the first division, who made a good total of 45. The following are the highest scores in each section:—lst, Volunteer Bowden, 45; 2nd, Volunteer Payne, 33; 3rd, Volunteer Payne, 39; 4th, Volunteer Haslett. 35.

AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB.

Saturday's Meeting (Concluded.)

The Athletic Meeting of- Saturday was a brilliant success in every way. The weather was as fine as could be wished; there was a large and fashionable attendance, including about two hundred ladies, and the competitions were well contested. A great feature about the arrangements was the strict punctuality with which the various events were brought off. There were nineteen items on the programme, and the first and last were brought off within a minute or two of the appointed time, thus reflecting great credit upon the stewards and other officials, who, in other respects, also worked well. The marquee for ladies was much appreciated, and the enclosure in front made a capital " lawn," from which a good view of the racing could be commanded with out the disadvantage of pressure from the crowd. The toilettes and pretty faces to be seen here during the afternoon spoke well for the capabilities of Auckland in these respects. There were not less than thirty carriages and drags on the ground, while the approximate number of visitors altogether was about nine hundred. The handicaps turned out uncom monly good, and when it is remembered that the gentlemen who framed them had to go about their work almost in the dark, they must be highly commended for the correct judgment they displayed. The railway arrangements were good, and the] crowd at the station at the close of the afternoon was conveyed to town after the sports without accident or inconvenience. We must not forget to compliment the spectators for the readiness they displayed to keep the course clear. The difficult* office of starter was efficiently filled by Mr"A. E. Whitakcr, notwithstanding the drawback of a rusty pistol, which missed fire several times. The " Victor Ludorum," or hero of the games, was Mr E. H. Duder, of the North Shore, who has been recognised as one of our best athletes for some time. The fastest runner we have is undoubtedly Mr Ring, who won the hundred yards in the excellent time of 10.4-sth seconds, without distressing himself. By an accident the result of the Half-Mile did not reach us in time for publication on Saturday. The following is a summary of the events which we have not already published :— Half-Mile Race.-R- H. Duder, 1; E. W. Burgess, 2. Nine out of the twelve entered started for this. The pace was very slow at first, Dnder and Burgess leading. After a hundred yards had been covered, Hughes went to the front, and cut out the running for a Quarter of a mile. Going round the back stretch, King, who had been lying nearly, last, came up ard raced for the lead, but Duder and Burgess drewawayon approaching the straight, and had the rest of the race to themselves. Duder won by three yards, in the poor time of 2min. 15isec. Hughes was third. . • TOG of "War.—lr the first heat the North Shore Rowing Club beat the Remuera Cricket Club. In the second heat the Auckland Rowing Olub beat the Auckland Cricket Club In the final heat the Auckland Rpwinar Club beat the North Shore Rowing Club. This competition was a novelty in Auckland sporte, and was suc cessful in exciting a great deal of interest. The rames of the winning team are as lollow :L. S.

Dacre, G. Purchas, J. Harrop, T. Henderson, J. Dacre, and J. Haultain. Quarter-mile Handicap.—F. Abram, 12 yards, x 1; B. Forder, 18 yds, x 2; A. Davis, 25 yds. 3 For this event fourteen started, and it was one of the prettiest races of the day. At the end of the first hundred yards Duder went up to his men very rapidly, and cutting them down in splendid style, was at the head of affairs two hundred yards from borne, and the race looked all over, bar shouting ; but on approaching the straight the efforts of the scratch man began to tell upon him, and Forder and Davis passed, him. Fify yards from home Abram came with a great rush, and catching the leaders at every stride, made a dead beat with Forder, with Davis two yards behind, and Duder close up. Time, 57 seca. In the run off Abram was a strong favour ite. He began to go up to his man soon after the start, and catching him at half distance, won easily by 3 yards in 56 i-sths sees. 120 yds Hurdle Race (handicap).—lst heat—J. Nolan, scratch, 1; T. Kerr, 4 yds, 2. Two others started. Nolan won easily. 2nd heat—T. Whewell. 4 yds, 1; J. Brown. 10 yds, 2. This •was an easy win for Whewell. Final heat— Nolan. 1; Whewell, 2. The winner was alto gether too much for his opponents, and won easily by three yards. Time, 19 2-sth sees. The long start men were deprived of tne ad vantage of their handicap by being placed too close up with the first hurdle. It would be better, in these contests, if the longest stait man was placed on the scratch, and the rest had to " owe" so many yards. One Mile Handicap.—H. Hayr, 60 yards, 1; H. Davy, 70 yards, 2; H. Dayrell, 60 yards, 3. Duder, scratch: A. King, 10 yards, G. Purchaa 60 yards, and W. Rattray 75 yards, also started. Davy led for a lap, when Hayr took the lead, and running strongly to the finish, won with a little to spare by 6 yards, Dayrell 10 yards behind the second. Time, 5 mm. 11 sees. It will be observed tnat no man won more than one first prize

PARLIAMENTARY.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Financial Statement

RUMOURS OF IMPORTANT PRO-

POSALS.

WELLINGTON

This day.

There is a lull in affairs political, await ing the Financial Statement at half-past seven to-night. It will be delivered in the House, instead of in committee. This leaves Mr O'Eorke's vote available in an emergency, and prevents more than one speech by members. The Statement, which, it is believed, will be shorter than hitherto, will be wired as made ; and ma/ be looked for as finished at the telegraph office, Auckland, at nine to night. It is generally rumoured in the lobbies, i hat the proposals of the Statement will be of unusual importance, and satisfactory to the whole colony, placing Auckland on an equality with the ,rest. It is supposed to be so acceptable amongst members, that the Government are likely to draw five or six votes from the Opposition, and some say it will give the Ministry a major ity. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.

A circular of the resolution under the hand of the Bishop of Christchurch, adopted by the Synod of that dioce so, was distributed to members by post to-day, urging grants in aid of the maintenance of schools conducted by religious denominations, provided that the secular instructions in such schools is up to the standard required by the Gov ernment Inspector.

THE MAYORALTY.

(To the Editor of the Stak.) Sir, —Can you tell me if it is true that a Father Larkins is coming forward for the Mayoralty ? And, if so, is it the Father Larkins of West Coast renown. —I am, etc., Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. [Our correspondent is in error. The M Larkins referred to is a gentleman who came out a few months ago from England to the firm of Me Arthur & Co.—Ed. E.S.] j

MECHANICS' INSTITUTE CONCERT.

The projected grand concert in aid of the funds of the Mechanics' Institute, will be held this evening in the Choral Hall. The programme and book of words indicate a musical and vocal treat of a high order. The songs of the evening include "Enoch Arden's Dream," suggested to the writer by Tennyson's roem, music by John Blockley, by Mr Gradwell, who will also sing Joanna Baillie's powerful ballad, "The Fisher man's Song." The original music by Mr J. H. Beale. Miss Edger will give the " Flower Girl," also ""Wi'hin the Grove's deep Shadow. Miss Vaughan will sing the " Shadow Song," (Meyer beer) and " The Lover and the Bird." Mr Brett will sing "The Sailor Boy's Farewell," and "I Fear no Foe." Mr Barker will give the "Message," and a lady amateur will sing "The Storm." The glee party will perform several glees, and Mrs Ellis, Miss Maunsell, Miss L. Edger, and Messrs Turrell and Beale will assist in the instrumental department. In the interval of the concert Mrs Whitaker will kindly dis tribute tho prizes to be given in connection with the Amateur Athletic Club. It will be seen from this brief summary of this evening's concert, that no efforts have been spared by the friends of the Mechanics' Institute to make the entertainment a splendid success, and worthy the cause it is intended to promote and strengthen.

INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND

The Rev. Father Fynes' list:—H. F. Fynes, V.G., £5; A Friend, W.S., 10s ;M. Hogan, 103; Mrs May, 2s 6d; Mr DeVally, 2s 6d; Miss DeVally, 2s; W. Ford, 2s 6d; H. McCronin, 2s ; 13, McDonald, 2s 6d; Mr John Brown, 2s; M. Miller. 7s 6d; Mr Michael Geren, 2s 6d; A. Friend, J.W., 10s; Mr D. Kenealy, 10s; Mr Jere miah Ford, 2s 6d; Mrs Cremen, ss; Mr F. Monc shan, 2s Cd; A Friend, C.C., £1 Is; J, Mahon, 2s 6d; J. Mollay, 2s 6d; James Moran, £1; Mrs Decry, ss; Mrs Campbell, 3s; other contribu tions, £1 7. Total, £12 11s. Mr Bollard's list:—Charles S. Shannon, Whau Hotel, £2; Mrs Buchanan. £1; Mr James Owen, ss; Mr Ben Johnson, ss; Mr William Bollard, ss; Mr Walter McCaul, 10s; Mr Edward McNutty, 2s 6d; Martin Davidson, ss, Laurence Fairney, ss; John Malcolm, os; John Smyth, ss; Famine, ss; Stephen Hooker, ss; Mr John Newbold, ss; C.H.0., 5; John Want, ss; MrHeggerty, Is; F. G., Is; Thomas Hicks, ss; George Thomas, os; total, £7 4s 6d.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow Esq., R. M.)

FIVE SHILLINGS EACH.

Thomas Griffiths, Mary Robinson, John Driscoll, John Bertie, Alfred Tinkle, and David Ramsey, pleaded guilty of drunken ness, the three last being Sunday cases, were fined 10s each.

"MULCAHY BROTHERS."

Patrick Mulcahy Avas charged with being drunk on the pavement at midnight on the 17th inst.

Defendant said he had a " drap" and it took advantage of his moddle. This being his third offence, he was sentenced to seven days' imprisonment. MINNIE IN A TEMPER. Minnie, alias Sophy Burke, was charged with being drunk and disorderly, and, while in the state of effervescence, inflicting a wound on the eye of Susan Carroll, and run-. ning her fist throngh three squares of glass, value 4s 6d. Minnie pleaded not guilty. Sub-Inspector Pardy described the scene as pantomimic ; the unfortunate girl screamed, tore her hair, destroyed her com panion's crinoline, and smashed the [win dows. She fancied she saw her enemy Carrol in the room, and aimed several blows at her own reflection. The Court ordered the'girl to pay 20s for drunkenness, and riotous conduct, and 10s and 4s 6d damage, with costs,or becommited for seven days. A STRUGGLE. Job Ball was charged with obstructing Mr A. V. Macdonald, manager of the Auck land Railway, on Saturday last at Ellerslie.

Mr Ball said he was not aware that it was Mr Macdonald who seized his basket, but he feared for his property. Mr Macdonald said the assault Avas not a serious one, and he was not anxious to push it, but it was necessary to let persons know that law and order must be observed.

Mr Ball expressed his regret for what had happened, and his gratitude to Mr Macdonald for his leniency.

Defendant was then discharged A THIEF IN THE NIGHT.

John May was charged wi?h stealing a meerschaum pipe, a hat, and 15s in silver, from a native named Taupo, on board a vessel in Auckland harbour, valued at £2 7s.

Prisoner piped ed not guirty. Mr Biown interpreted. Taupo state 1 that |he usually went by the name of King Dick, he went on Satur day last to the Ellerslie sports, and on re turning to Auckland, he went into the ves^ sel, and turned in. After he had got to sleep, he was aAvoked by a tugging at his coat, he made a noiseand kicked, andimme diately saw the European running away with his trousers ; the prisoner was that person The property taken consisted of a meers chaum pipe, value 8s ; a felt hat os ; a knife and other articles, amounting to £2 ss.

The principal witness Hugh Percy, not being in Court, the case was remanded until to-morrow.

CHIMNEY ON FIRE,

James Johnson was fined 2s 6d and costs for permitting the chimney of his house to be on fire on the Bth inst. CHARGE OF FRAUDULENT BANK RUPTCY IN THE, ESTATE OP HENRY SOLOMON MEYERS. The proceedings in the charges against Mr H. S. Meyers Were resumed this morn ing for being concerned in a bill of ex change, or promissory note for £116 14s (Jd alleged to have been made by Ehrenfried Brothers.

Mr Brookfield and Mr Hesketh appeared for the proscntion, and Mr Tyler for Mi- Meyers.

Lionel Phillips, manager in Auckland for Ehrenfried Brothers of the Thames! brewers, deposed : The firm had dealt with Mr Meyers. He knew nothing of goods had in July last, but he remembered the promissory note, which he believed fell due on the 13th October. He thought it was a four month's note. It was paid by cheque at the latter end of October to Mr Devore by himself. The amount of the cheque was £116" ; perhaps some odd shillings. The note could not be found. He liad searched for it within the last few days without being able to discover it. Alfred Devore, of the firm of Russell and Devore, practising in Auckland, deposed that he was at that time and at the present the solicitor for Mr Meyers. He remem bered giving up to the la»fc witness a promissory no'e, either on the 29th or 30th of October'- Had no knowledge of the note, beyond what he heard from one of their clerks, Mr Theophilius Cooper. He believed the note was received on the 30th June. Had reasons for remembering the date.

Mr Hesketh : What did yonr clerk tell you ? Mr Tyler objected to this question. Mr Devore continued: The note was received by Mr Cooper during his absence from the office, on the part of their firm. He always treated it as cash in eonse qneuee of threats from Mr Ivey to institute proceedings against Mr Meyers if security was not given. Bankrupt proceedings were not then contemplated, but another arrangement was in view. The bill at first was not received as cash, pend ing inquiries ; he could not say whether the not 3 was given for money then due or to become due, but ne thought it was for both. The note was treated as cash before the bankruptcy from Mr Meyers.

Mr Tyler contended that Mr Ehrenfried was the proper person to be called for the production of the bill, and he should have been subpoened to produce it, secondary evi dence could not be received.

Mr Hesketh took a different view, and considered that the transaction was by Mr Phillips, as the representative of Ehren fried Bros., and his evidence was admis sible.

Mr Tyler objected to witness being questioned as to the contents of the bill. His Worship said gentlemen were jumping at conclusions, there was no evidence before the Court that Messrs Ehrenfried had ever made the bill.

Mr Devore continued : The trustee of the estate received the balance, £44 odd, and the rest was retained bythe instruction and [consent of the trustee for legal charges; particulars havingbeen previouslyfurnished to the trustee. The balance was paid on the 12th inst.

Theophilus Cooper remembered receiving a promissory note on the 29th or 30th June from Mr Meyers. . He may have told Mr Devore of the receipt of the note ; could not say positively. Was not present Avhen the note was taken up by Mr Phillips.

To Mr Tyler : Ehrenfreid Brothers were the makers of the note. It was endorsed by Mr H. S. Meyers, and not by Lionel Phillips.

James A. Stichbury, late clerk to Mr Meyers, deposed the entry of goods to Ehrenfreid Brothers was in his own hand writing, under date July 6*, 1877. He posted it from the day book. He was instracted to make the entry by Mr Meyers. He made out the invoice of sale, amounting to £116 14s 6d, afterjmaking thejjentry ; showing a balance of £2 14s in Ehren freid's favour.

Mr Walter J. Hill, solicitor, deposed that on the examination in the Supreme Court Mr Meyers attention was called to the bill made by Messrs Ehrenfried for £116 14s 6d, when he said that there was a pencel entry of a debtor .balance of £2 14s, he stated further that he had received a bill for the amount stated, but could not tell where the bill went.

Thomas Macffarlane, trustee in bank ruptcy, had examined the assets and liabi lities in the estate of H. S. Meyers, but found no mention of a bill for £137 Is lid made by Charles Burton in favor of the bankrupt, but in. Burton's account there is an entry in "Bills Receivable," of £127 Is lid, made in red ink. Subsequently he said that he had given the bill to Russell and Devore oa account of expenses. He received the balance of £44 odd out of that amount.

Mr Tyler said he had lefirained rom ask iug many questions in respect of the present charges, as he should have complete answers to them in the Supreme Conrt. Mr Brookbeld said he should not go into any other charges to-day. Mr Tyler asked that defendant might be admitted to bail. The charges were for mis demeanour, and Dot of so serious a character as felonies, or embezzlement. He hoped therefore that his Worship would not make the bail heavier than on previous occasions. Mr Brookfield said he should bring for ward a charge against the defendant for concealing dock warrants at the Supreme Court, and he hoped his Worship would take this into consideration in fixing the amount of bail.

His "Worship said the bail would be in creased, defendant himself in £1,000, and two sureties in £500 each.

The deposition were read over to the de fendant, who was then committed to take his trial at the next sessions of the Supreme Court.

WATER SUPPLY.

(To the Editor of the Star.) Sir, — It seems to me that the great majority of the Auckland ratepayers are under the impression that by refusing to avail themselves of the water, now brought to their very doors, they will thereby escape a certain amount of taxation. This is a fallacy ; and it seems strange that it should be necessary for any one to point it out— the live ppr cent rate realizes little more than is required to pay the interest on the cost of constructing the works. The work ing expenses must be paid, whether the people take the water or not; and the owners of the works—the ratepayers must find the money, that is, if the machin ery is to be worked'at all. All will admit that an abundant supply of water would be a great blessing, and the problem is to induce or compel people to use it, now as the working expense MUST BE PAIDf * believe the Coitncil would act wisely if they were to supply water for household purposes free of cost, and levy a special rate in accord ance with the terms of the Act, to defray the working expenses; when people find that they must pay they will quickly make arrangements for a supply. Unless some such measure as this is adopted it will of} years before the water comes into general use. To reduce the price to Is 6d, or even Is per thousand gallons, as proposed by Mr

x HE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1877,



UNION INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL TZ]T £2,000,000. AUCKLAND BRANCH: QUEEN-STREET, Next the Colonial Bank. FIXE -DEPARTMENT. granted on . Dwelling - houses Stores Shops, Buildings in which trade is rarried on, Merchandise, and Goods of every cfescription. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers. Merchandise of all k4ds,! Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, AT Lowest Current Rates. R. H. STEVENSON Manager. "IVf" A1 N T L E S, COSTUMES, : UNDERCLOTHING, AND BABY-LINEN. A Large Assortment of these Goods has lust been received by W. RATTRAY, DRAPER AND SILK MERCER, v-BW JJOUSE, 66, Queen-street, Auckland. Jj\ Stephens Having now the Sole Proprietorship of the old-established Business at No. 136, acl joiningLewis3on's, will spare no efforts to keep up his name as a leading „.__. BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, (Laic Cater), 13G, QuEBN-STKB E T lo(>, OPPOSITE THE UNION BANK, Auckland. BOOTS & SHOES of every description made to order. French and German Kid Boots and Shoes always in Stock. £g" Storekeepers Supplied Wholesale Prompt attention given to all orders. Cash Orders from the country will receive immediate response. Goods forwarded by train, steamer, &c, &c. NOTICE.—AII Debts due to the late Firm of Stephens and Carter must be paid to the under signed, whose receipt alone will be a sufficient discharge. R STEPHENS. Auckland, November 3,1877. THE undersigned are now bringing forward a Large Parcel of GENERAL DRAPERY, HABERDASHERY, &c, bought at considerably less than usual prices, to which they invite the attention of all requiring Good Value For Monet. Corsets in great variety of quality and style, white and coloured, from 2/6 per pair Linen and Lace Goods, Cufts, Collars, and Sets, in variety Ladies' Underclothing Umbrellas and Parachutes, Silk, iSanella, Alpacca, &c. . Lot of Flowers at very low price, quite fresh Straw Hats, Ribbons, Gloves, &c. A Splendid Stock of Muslin, Lace, and Lenoe Curtains, Counterpanes, Quilts, Damask Table Cloths, Sheeting, Felt Squares Carpets, Floorcloth, China Matting, Ticks, &c. Large-size Huckaback Towels at /6 each New Fancy Dress Materials, Japanese Silks, Coloured Lustres, Black Lustres, Embossed, Striped, and Check Muslins, Prints, &c. Brown Holland, from /BJ per yard Union. Fancy Jean, and Oxford Shirtings, very A Line*? Superior Quality Silk Mixed Fancy Shirtin"- at 2/3, usual price 3/6 per yard White and' Grey Calico. Good Grey from /3 Peryard ALSO, A very large assortment of Gents' Shirts, White Longcloth, Union and All-wool Crimean, Fancy Silk Mixed Scotch Twill, Fancy Jean, °XfOr strong Tweed for Boys wear A Job Line of Stout Mosgiel at below Factory Braces? Belts. Ties. Scarfs Collars, Cotton and Merino Hosiery, Undershirts, &c. . Leghorn, Tuscan, Straw, and Drill Hats, for Boys and Men, &c, &C &C. a in ho £ allowed on all Cash Purchases of 20s. and upwards. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, Junction Dkapery Warehouse, Upper Queen-street, auckland.



CARPETS, HEARTHRUGS, LINOLEUM, FLOORCLOTH. T. & H. COOKE Beg to inform their friends and the public that they have imported a large assortment of the above, toMcli ivill render their FURNISHING ESTABLISHMENT one of the most complete and extensive in Auckland, having purchased these Goods of the Manufacturers direct, for cash, fhej/ are enabled to offer them at VERY LOW PRICES. New Patterns in Carpets and Linoleum. m* SHOW ROOMS: 67, Queen-street. Steam Cabinet Factor}/ Victoria-street. A GREAT HAVING TO ALL WHO BUY FOR CASH. During the next month a "Very Decided Advantage may be had by all Ready Money Buyers, as the Entire Stook of PLAIN and USEFUL GOODS, FANCY GOODS, DRESSES, MILLINERY, and COSTUMES are MUCH REDUCED in PRICE, to suit the times. JUST OPENED, for THE SPRING AND SUMMER TRADE :— I w FRENCH MILLINERY, .'• I) COSTUMES, H )( STRAW GOODS, p )( SKIRTS, \[ FEATHERS. £ )( FLOWERS, )( UMBRELLAS, — OS )( PAitASOLS, fh H UNDERCLOTHING, ™ g )( MILLINERY, £ S )( TRIMMINGS, H P> 0 &C, &C, &c. q NEW DRESS GOODS, o S )( 5j )( MUSLINS, m C 5 H PRINTS, w )( PIQUES and other Washing h Ph \/ Materials. Ph I) 02 )( 100 Pieces NEW JAPANESE pq ) ( SILKS to be sold cheap. £ X BLACK SILKS. £ )( MANCHESTER GOODS. pc< jj &c, &c, &c. LTNABURY'S MILLINERY ! We effer the Largest Stock and Lowest Prices in the City. SPRING AND SUMMER STYLES NOW IN. Dressmaking ox the Premises. A X INABURY & /^IO., 201 &20g, queen-street, Auckland. J. COSGRAVE & CO. Beg to inform the Inhabitants of the Province, that they have Received a Large Consignment of Goods, -per the City of Auckland, purchased at the End of the Season, in the English Makkets, consisting of— Manchester Goods (T) Black, Colored, and Dress Materials )I ( Japanese Silks Straw Hats )\C Men's Clothing, &c, Boys' Clothing V-U &c, &c. They have now Marked them Down, and are now holding a Sale of the same. ' The Public are requested to come Early and Secure the Extraordinary Bargains that will be given. NEVER Have the Public had such a Choice of BED STEADS offered them as at the present time! Besides our already well assorted Stock of Iron Bedsteads, and those of our own manu facture in Kauri, Rimu, Cedar, and Mottled Kauri, we ask them to bear in MIND that we have Just Opened Up, ex " Otaki,' TWO HUNDRED IRON BEDSTEADS^ of the most modern style, comprising French, Half Tester, Children's, and Stb-mps, also Cots, at Prices to suit all classes. Having purchased for Cash from THE Best Manufacturers, we can SELL A GOOD BEDSTEAD at a Very Low Price. BEDDING, of every description, kept in Stock. HOUSES FURNISHED THROUGHOUT at a Short Notice. Our system is to make a large return ; to insure this We Sell for Ready CASH at a Small Profit, and DELIVER GOODS FREE to any part of the Town and Suburbs. 9^" Give your Furnishing Order to Holloway, &arlick & Oranwell, CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND CLOTHIERS, City Hall Arcade, QUEEN & LORNE-STREETS, AUCKLAND. mo AGRICULTURISTS & OTHERS. W. J. HURST te CO. have on sale the under mentioned Fertilizers, all of which have been proved to produce satisfactory results in this district. Experience teaches that large and profitable returns can be relied on by a judicious and liberal use of them. The flattering Testi monials from leading Farmers justify W. J. rJurst & Co. in strongly commending them to every Agriculturist:— MALDEN ISLAND GUANO PERUVIAN GUANO MEXICAN do. BELL'S BONEFLOUR I and £-inch BONEDUST BILLYARD'S No. 1 do. NITRATE OF SODA SULPHATE OF AMMONIA MURIATE OF POTASH SUPER-PHOSEHATE OF LIME. SALT, SULPHATE OF LIME. In addition to the above, W. J. H. & Co. are prepared to supply special Chemical Manures for stimulating weak Corn Crops, and renovat ing Clover-sick Pastures, as well as the Potato and Mangold mixture that last season attracted so much favourable notice. Analysis, prices, and other particulars will be supplied on application at the Stores. \V. J. HURST & CO., 101 QUEEN-STREET, CLOVER SEED, FOR SPRING SOWING Just Landed, ex Columbus— 30 casks new Clovers, cousisting of Red Clover White Clover Cow Gras Also on hand. Alsyhe, Timothy, Lucerne, Rape Rats-tail, Rye grass, Cocksfoot, &c, at lowest market rates. W. J. HURST & CO. 101, QUEEN-STREET. 500 sacks Sydney Maize (superior sample) SOOO „ Oats First-class Tartars for Seed, also 800 sacks of 1875 crop hard feed, surpassing any oC last season's growth 1200 sacks Canterbury Potatoes, and some early varieties for seed purposes Flour, Bran, Sharps, Chaff, Oilcake, Coal, &c, &c. Particular attention is called to i) 00 sacks Prime Barley at 4s per bushel o 60lb. 5 tons Anderson's Fresh uatraeal, a £21 per ton. W. J. HURST & CO.. 101, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. S vns dlerb are putting up imitations of Udol pho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps in bottles which formerly contained that stand ard medicinal beverage, and in many instances labelling their vile compounds with the name of the genuine article. This artful imposture is particularly detestable, since it is calculated to rob the sick and debilitated of a genuine source of health and vigor.!



THORNTON. SMITH. AND FIRT 'S PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100's. 50*s. Crown Brand Flour, £ s. d. & s. d. £ s. d. per ton ~ .. .. 19 0 0 19 10 0 20 0 0 T.S.&F. Canterbury Brand 18 0 0 18 10,0 19 0 0 Meal for Pig-feed .. 710 0 harps 7 10 0 Bran 6 10 0 Fowl Wheat .. .. 0 4 oto 4s. 6d. The above prices include sacks and bags; sacks and bags not returnable. Terms: Cash. Auckland, Ist November, 1577