SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

"ti-tt iv_TM>it IT!«>9 Afternoon, 9.59 nIGH vt A licit--, Tr .. morrow Morning, 10.24 S-'N SET.—This Ev aing, 6.27 SUN RISK.—To-morrow Morning, 5.1 M<>ON'H A«K.—First Quarter, 2nd, 9.30 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING.

Kriemhilda, schooner, Bathurst, for Whangarqa TO-DAY. Taupo. s.s., Andrew, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING.

Argyle, s.s.. Stephenson, for Wangari TO-DAY. Mary Ann, cutter, for Wnngarei Speedwell, ketch. Lopez, for Russell Golden Isle, schooner, Watts, for Russell Rowena, s.s., Sellars, for Tauranga

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For London—Pareora, ship, at once; Famenoth, ship, early. For Sydney— t lero, s.s., November 6th; Rotorua, s h GJtrlv For Tauranga and the South-Taupo, Thursday For Plymouth and the South—Taiaroa, Tuesday. _ For Wan garei—Argyle, every Tuesday. For Tauranga-Rowena, Monday. For Russell-lona, every Monday; Hawea, Mon- For Barotonga—Coronet, schooner, Friday.

THE PAREORA. In the report of ths value of the cargo by the shin Pa-cora for London in our last everongs issue several items were omitted which wotfd have brought the total amount up to rather more than £28,000. The following passengers have booked by the ship, which will sail to-mor row morning : Mrs Fergusson and family (6), Mr and Mrs James Wilson. Mr J. McNalty. _ The s.s. Taupo arrived from Russell this morn ing with 200 tons coal, 1 whaleboat, 1 horse, 35 sacks oysters, 21 sacks gum,, and the fo^wmg passengers: Mrs Kirkpatrick Miss Moody, aiess-s Kirkpatrick. Moody, Clark. Hemp (3), and Welby.

Outward Coastwise.—Ness, cutter, for Russell, in ballast. , _, . . .. The Auckland topsail schooner Gael left Levuka for. Rotumah on the 21t ult. The " Fiii Times" of a recent date says: -The Auckland schooner Winifred, a very fine vessel of one hundred tons, changed hands on Monday and became the property of Messrs H. Cave and m nf this city. for the sum of £1,900. Ine Winifred s a new vessel, and a faithfully built craft She is destined for the labour trade, and we are nleased to see well-found vessels of this class enSg the trade. This transfer of owner §hip was conducted through the agency ot Mr F W Witham.of Levuka." In referring to the sale of the vessel several days ago, we stated in _£i£J? th«r Messrs Sims and Brown held an SS_S tbe vS-elTlt should have been Cap t MCantalnT. Holmes, who was for some yearsl in the employ of Messrs N. Edwards and Co., of the ___.chOT Kne of Packets, and lately captain of tie ss Napier, has heen appointed to the com mand of the new steamer which is coming from Auckland to trade between here and Welling ton.—WanKanui Chronicle. The barque Avona, from London, commenced (iischarging her cargo at the end of the Queen street wharf this morning. _--,_._ * a The schooner Agnes Donald, from Levuka, is now fully due, and may be expected at any m Th_nschooner Coronet hauled on the eastern side of the Queen-street wharf this cargo for Rarotonga.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Hauraki, p.s., Ladybird,s.s., Garrad^tothe South Per Hannah Mokau, for Waitara: 20 pkgs. minories 4 cases spirits, and 12 pkgs. biscuits, 20 coUs^dre rope! 28bars iron, 52 pkgs. gomery 146 piefeTweatherboarding. 10 pieces skirting, 11 nkers. machidery and sundries. „«__,«. on Per Ladybird, for the South: 12 cases fruit, 20 doora,Bbarsiro'n. 71 bags potatoes, 27 cases, 79 pkgs., 8 sacks.

The ss. Ladybird sailed for the South this morninl Passengers: Miss Brodrick (2). Messrs Brodricl, Norman, Robinson, Hanna, Mace, SCTtels aVa'u?akl^rfvXfrom Waitara this morning.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Gisborne, this day. The 5.3. Southern Cress, from Auckland, arriyed at 11 a.m.

COMMERCIAL.

AtL. W. Eaton's sale to-day. oranges reansea from 7s to 10s per case, according to quality.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE. AUCKLAND.

Mails will Clo«e ah Under j- For Thames, this day, at 1,30 p.m.; and to morrow, at 1 p.m. For Waiheke and Coromandel. per Argyle, on Friday next, at 2.30 p.m. For Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, this day, at 4 p.m. . For Waiwera, Warkworth. Te Aral, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Anne Milbank. to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Wanganui, per Go-ahead, on Saturday next, at 11 a.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, and Southern Provinces, per Taupo, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. Per s,s. City of Sydney, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, as follows: — For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 3p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 3 p.m. ,_.»,__ „ For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 1.30 p.m. Late letters bear ing 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. 8. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

DEATHS.

GERRARD.—On the 29th instant, at the North Shore, Walter Henry Gerrard, aged 3J years. The funeral will leave the residence of his parents, to-morrow (Thursday), at 3 p.m. Friends will please accept this intimation.

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

WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 30. 1878

For the cause that acks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

MEMBERS of the House of Representa tives take delight in reminding the inhabi tants of the Empire city of tbe insecurity of their tenure of the rights, privileges, and advantages pertaining to the Seat of Government. The honour was filched in the first instance, and although. some rights of possession have, perhaps, now been gained, there is no certainty

that the process which robbed Auckland of its position as the capital may not be repeated in the history ot the usurper. This impression should .at least be conveyed to the minds of Wellingtonians by the readiness with which a motion in favour of holding the next session of Parliament at Christchurch was carried last night. The Auckland members present in the House at the times voted for it, to a man. Of course, .the Ministry, as in duty hound, opposed 'the motion, and will not carry it out. A similar resolution was adopted during Sir Julius Vogel's term,of office, but when the House met again the Cabinet reported that the cost of removing neces sary documents, .and the. want of suit able ' buildings, had prevented them from acting upon the, recommendation. No doubt the present Government will ignore the resolution on the same grounds. Although practically, therefore, the motion is not a very momentous one, it is significant of the loose hold possessed by Wellington upon the title which has proved such a source of profit to the city. t

The Grammar School has come in for a windfall. Last evening a vote of £5,000 for the much-needed school building was placed on the estimates and carried. Although this sum will not erect a palace, it should, if wisely expended, afford very suitable accommodation for the real wants of the institution.

The Dunedin "Tablet," in its issue ot October 18th, flounders most lamentably in its illustrations on the education question. It says: " The most perfect system of primary education at present to be found is at work amongst the Catholics of Belgium, and in Prussia it wa& on the foundations of the Catholics that the Government based their scheme of re-construction," To say nothing of Prussia, which we have so often heard quoted as one of the "awful ex amples" of secular education, the writer in the "Tablet" should be aware that until within the last twenty years, the gross ignorance of the masses of the people of Belgium was a by-word in Europe. Educa tion was then entirely denominational, maintained by the communes, and almost wholly managed by the Catholic Church. The evil was so great that, although the country is universally Roman Catholic, the State had to interfere, and established national schools as a counterpoise to the sectarian institutions, bringing, at the same time, the whole e'lucation system, in cluding the denominational schools, directly under the control of the State. Since the inauguration of this system, which the " Tablet" is pleased to call " the most per fect system of primary education," there has been an immense improvement in the educational standards of the country, although the perfection of the system, in respect of the denominational schools, is disputed by the Liberals of Belguim, and we have never seen it asserted anywhere but in the "Tablet." The most noticeable part of the whole thing, however, is that the Ultramontanes of Belguim, who stand in the same relation to the Liberal Roman Catholics of the country as the " Tablet" does to the great body of Catholics in New Zealand, have unceasingly agitated against even the measure of reform offered under thenational school system, and general fear was expressed that the elections this year would result in an Ultramontane victory, and the complete overturning of " the most perfect system of primary education." Happily for the progress of liberal thought and educationin Belguim, recent assurances of the Minister of Education at Brussels have relieved the anxiety which was widely entertained on this subject. And in speak ing of State interference with educationin Belguim it must be borne in mind that there the differences of opinion which prevent a common basis of action in the matter of religious instruction in school, do not exist. Out of a population of nearly five millions, there are probably not twenty thousand who dissent from the Roman Catholic faith. The struggle of the last thirty years in Bel gium—in fact since the first Liberal victory in 1845, —has been between the supremacy of the Church and the supremacy of tbe State, the Liberals representing the latter, the Ultramontanes the former faction. The control of instruction in a Catholic country necessarily involves and turns mainly on that point; hence we find the victory of national spirit in Italy has been followed by the recent prohibition of religious in struction in the public schools of Rome, as being irreconcilable with liberty of conscience, that great cardinal principle on which all freedom, all liberal institutions, and religious toleration rest.

CABLE INTERRUPTION

The cable is still interrupted beyond Batavia, and nothing has been received along it since the messages dated London, October 24th, published in our Monday's issue. Communication is partly restored on the Port Darwin overland line, which it is expected will be right to-day.

A letter from Mr Joseph Newman on the Broomhall settlement will appear to morrow. An article from the Sydney Morning Herald's corresponeent on the " War in New Caledonia" appears on our fourth page. Stock for the Agricultural and Pastoral Societys Show will be carried on the rail way at single rates, the production of certificate from Mr Percival showing that they are returned exhibits being sufficient pass for the return journey. Mr Eirth has successfully placed 100,000 Californian salmon ova in the Rapurapu, a little stream falling into the upper reaches of the Thames river, where they are likely to hatch out and thrive. Two of our local artists are about to issue a series of lithographic views, of the local! scenery of Auckland and surroundings in a cheap form, but without letter-press des criptions. There would have been a clean sheet at the Police Court this morning had it not been for Charles James Fox, a seaman, who got drunk last night in Queen-street, and fell down on the wharf. He was pre vented from falling into the water by Con stable Sampson,, who caught him by the left leg. He was fined 5s and costs. Mr A. Beetham was the presiding justice of the peace. This incident set the aged poet's muse in motion, and the following couplet was the result:— He drank and staggered, and fell, down at length, And saved from drowning was by Sampson's strength. - Referring to the trade between Auckland and Levuka,. the Piji "Times" says:— "For a long time our Auckland friends have made a well-sustained effort to secure, if not a monopoly, at least a share of the business of this group, and so far as timber and certain other descriptions of produce be concerned, they can doubtless hold their own against all comers. It may be sug gested, however, that some improvement might be introduced into their shipping arrangements, as, at present, with three smart clipper schooners carrying on this trade, no attempt at regularity is made in the dates of then- arrival and departure. The result of this is that there is a famine of potatoes, onions, cheese, and other New Zealand produce, for weeks, and then, two or three arrivals occurring plmost simultane ously, the market is overstocked, and these goods are forced into it at a sacrifice. If some arrangement could be made to secure regular arrivals of these articles a much larger consumption of them would he secured."

" Orpheus," Freeman's Bay.—We cannot find space for your poem of twenty stanzas on the qualifications of the candidates for the office of trustee for the Ponsonby High way District. We give a sample,-r- Quick, quic_r_ the word, which shall it be? Say, shall we to the Field away— Which shall we choose for our trustee? Now this is what we ladies say: We dont desnise the printer's stick, Nor pause Field's merits to aiscuss ; But one and all,we vote for Quick, - Because we love to take a bu*.

The emigration ot natives of India to the British colony of Fiji is said by the " Times of India" to have been sanctioned by the Government of India, seeing the Govern rhent of Fiji have made such laws and_ no other provisions as are thought sufficient for the protection of the emigrants. The Bismarck and French Republic Gold mining meeting, called yesterday, lapsecUfor want of a quorum : Mr Harper and Mr F. A. White being the only shareholders present. Mr J. A. Dobson, mine manager, sent in his report, stating that what has been done in the past year warrants the belief that shareholders will not be dis appointed in their anticipations of the prosperous future of tbe mine. The pump ing and winding machinery erected by Messrs Fraser work admirably, and appear ances are hopeful. ,

The usual fortnightly quadrille party^ will meet this evening in the Oddfellows Hall, Cook-street, under the management of Mr W. O. Pooley. Dancing to com mence at S o'clock.

The Engineer Volunteers concert and ball will be held this evening, in the Choral Hall, commencing at S o'clock. We re ferred to the programme in our last issue.

The Borough Council of New Plymouth is desirous of borrowing £25,000 for twelve years, for the purpose of enabling it to undertake some very necessary public works of a recuperative character. The interest offered is 7 per cent., which cannot be ex ceeded, as the law demands that the deben tures of Municipalities shall not be sold below par. The security offered is the rates of the town, some valuable landed endow ments within the Borough and in the suburbs, and 2,000 acres of forest land in the neighbourhood of the new township of Stratford-on-Patea. The public works con templated are waterworks, for the supply of the Borough with water; and the formation and metalling of the streets, many of which are in a state of nature. In another column appears a notification of the terms upon which the debentures are to be issued.

We notice that Ross and Dean's Minstrela intend to give a grand Ethiopian carnivnl and ball in the Lome-street Hall on tho evening of the 13th of November; the proceeds to be given in aid of the sick, accident, and library fund of the Auckland Fire Brigade. The entertainment is for an excellent object, and will, no doubt, com mand practical attention. The programme is in preparation, and will consist of a chair performance, local hits, and conum drums, dances, and " Olla Podrida," brimful of fun and specialities.

A case of great inhumanity is thus recorded in a Press Agency telegram : — At an inquest held at Ashburton (Canter bury) on the body of a young married woman named Katherine Kersell, who was prematurely con lined on Friday, the nurse, who was present, said she saw that she was in a dangerous condition, and repeatedly urged deceased's husband to fetch a doctor, but he refused to do so, saying she had been much worse at previous confinements. Meanwhile, the woman died in his arms of hemorrhage. The jury brought in a verdict accordingly, and strongly censured the husband for neglect. The coroner said it was the most mournful case that had ever been before him, and he added that the magistrate would probably take the matter up

"Autolycus" in the "New Zealander" thus writes : "Tell it not in Gath, whisper it not in the streets of Wanganui, that the Apostle of Abstinence has gone back on his teetotal principles, and voted against the tax upon " Colonel Swan Key." From this gentleman's point of view at least, it did not matter upon what class this-duty fell. The brewers and publicans are alike his enemies, while for the beer drinking public, the dearer the beverage the better the chance for converts to the cold water cure. AH these reasons mentioned weighed as nothing against the desire for power and place, and so all previous professions were sacrificed for

" The proud dream, That playest so subtly withaKing- repose. Of course the apostacy is complete, and as everybody is bound to know it, I may as well put it into another form, as follows :— Sound the loud clarion, in tones shrill and clear The Fox is converted and votes for cheap beer, Advocates the strong tipple denounced from the

stump. He's returned to the tap and forsaken the pump. And the Pubs throughout New Zealand are loud

But there's woo in'the camp of the 1.0. G.T., Where brethren and sisters with heads bow a;

Mourn their once Golden Idol, Belf-proved common brass.

To the Editor : sir,— May I ask through the medium of lyour valuable columns, what is tbe desire of the deputation who have responded to the call from the assistant drapers? Is it a half holiday, or the reduction of a week's work to six days? I have heard both of these accounts in answer to my inquiries. If it be the latter then I would ask where is the difficulty ? Is it that some are so fond of over-time that they cannot agree to a petition to their employers ? Or has it be come such a practice' to work nearly seven days per week?— Yours, &c, Onlooker.

Mr H. J. Hawkins, of Parnell, writes in defence of the Domain gravel pits. He says : "The tone of my thoughts is almost one of thankfulness that gravel can be obtained so easily that the residents in and about Auckland can walk out of au evening, or any time during the twenty-four hours, in any weather, dry-footed and clean, at a moderate expense - T while those in the country districts, away from the volcanic foundations, may be slopping about in mud half-way up to their knees. Yes, these volcanic mountains and hillocks about the peninsula ot Aucklaud are a boon for which the inhabitants may well be grateful, and not to be merely looked at, but to be utilised and rendered of service to the com munity in tbe ways best adapted to their requirements. For my part I think more of sporting a nice pair of boots and trousers on a muddy path than I do of digging into a grassy hillock to obtain the material to make my path clear, even if I make an indentation there. Still further, it is weil known that the Auckland Domain is execrable in wet weather; that there is not a nice, clean, dry path throughout its length and breadth; the grass wets the boots and legs, the mud sticks to them. It is also well-known that the revenue of the Domain Board is very limited. These two facts put together, what more sensible than for a member of the Board to suggest to the ranger, as was the case, the idea of en deavouring to obtain suitable gravel from one or other of the hillocks in theSDomain, to render the really beautiful parts pleasant at all times. The writer in the STAR, "F.N.A.W.," is wrong in his estimate of the saving of money expected, for I Delieve it would cost 6s a load to deposit gravel on that spot mentioned obtained from Mount Eden. Six shillings saved instead of 6d, while the cost of merely taking out the gravel from an opening in the hill side would be but small. I am not particularly interested in the Domain, except as one of the two men engaged in the work j but seeing sentimental notions promulgated' on the subject, I wish to express my views, whatever the result.— Yours, &c, H__sa.Y James Hawkins."

To the Edito»- Sir,—Will you be kind enough to co__sct an error in your Police Court report of yesterday, the- 29th instant, respecting tits-ease of J. McKimmie for wife desertion. You stated in your report that 1 sold my eMhes in Sydney to pay my own passage, which was not the case. I sold them to. pay my wife's passage and worked my o-wn. By inserting the above you will oblige,—Yours, etc., J. McKimmie.

Qas is superior to every other material as a. light-giving agent, not only on account of "its brilliancy and its cheapness, but because it is safer, economises time and labour, and is more easily managed. Amongst all classes of society it is in high favour; taking rank with thenecessaries, as well as the elegancies of life. It merits whatever can be said on its behalf. Those wfco have enjoyed its advantages are always the most ready, as they are also the most competent to pro claim its praise.—[See Advertisement.]

The Victoria Company, under the com mand of Major Derrom, held their weekly parade last evening. The muster was rather small. After parade, a meeting of ; officers and non-commissioned officers was ; held, relating to Company matters.

Mr De Lias yesterday entered into an arrangement with Mr and Mrs Darreir to appear at the Theatre Royal for a 'short season, commencing next week. The lovers of the drama will be pleased to have another opportunity of listening to: these favourite artistes. ~.,-.• \i

To the Editor : Sir,—On the Onehunga Borough Council there is an egotistic coun cillor, who believes that everything must necessarily be wrong which does not eminate from himself. The approach to the public school along one of the borough streets was in a muddy state during the winter months, and" the council, on ascer taining this, unanimously decided to at once put two or three loads of scoria ash in the street for the convenience of the children, which was done at the cost of a few shillings. The councillor who occupied nearly the whole of last meeting debating about what constituted a public street had not a seat on the Council when the scoria was granted, hence the objection. The re moval of the scoria was even spoken of to a more public street. What a magnanimous councillor he must be that would not allow the school children a little of the scoria on a public street, which is paid for out of their parents rates, but would compel them to trudge through the mud, and:go to school with wet feet, and as a matter of course afterwards go home with a cold. During the previous meeting the greater part of the time was also occupied by the same councillor in finding fault with what the council unanimously done about ten months ago, when he was not a member, in remit ting the rates on a girls' school belonging to a certain local body. A letter having been opportunely received from a friend to open up the matter. What unlawful thing next? —Yours etc., HOMO.

To the Editor : Sir,—Judging from what I was told, I expected on my arrival in New Zealand to find that I was in a free as well as a great colony; but I regret to say that I have not found the freedon, but, on the contrary, shabbiness in connection with the Customs Department equally unworthy of your beautiful rising town, and tbe great colony of New Zealand. I am but an humble tourist lately arrived ; but before coming I little expected that I would be pulled up-standing on the public wharf and have my few little traps contain ing my clean and soiled linen opened up before the gaze of the crowd, as well as having to tear open my parcel of private papers for the satisfaction ot—goodness knows who. Ido not mention this matter especially on my own account, but some what on account of your town and colony generally ; because if tourists and others travelling in New Zealand are to be treated as I have been it cannot be expected that they will write home to their friends and say: " This is a great and free colony, come and see it ?"—AUSTRALIAN.

The Scottish Volunteers held their usual weekly parade last evening. There was a fair muster and company evolutions were practised. After the members were dis missed, Captain Mowbray held a meeting for the purpose ot reading a letter received from Major Derrom to the effect ths»t a con spiracy had been hatched in his company, the Victoria, and requesting Captain Mow bray to take a note of the fact. One mem ber of the Scottish rose to his feet and stated that he considered the letter insulting to them as a Company, stating that the Scottish had nothing whatever to do with Major Derrom or the Victoria Com pany. No doubt the officer commanding the Victoria Company had also sent this warning to other Captains, to debar men of the Victoria Company, who have requested a transfer, from joining other corps. It is stated that several membeis of the Victoria Company have resigned!, and a non-com missioned officer has been suspended. Major Derrom has promised to hold a meeting.

The members of the ' 'Young American Lodge," will hold a meeting this evening in the Temperance Hall, Albeit-street, to which all members are invited.

FIRING FOR SILVER BELT THIS MORNING.

THE firing for tbe handsome silver star, pre sented for competition to the members (second class shots) of No. 3 Company, A.R.V., by Colour-Sergeant Hitchens, took place this morn ing at the Mount Kden. Rifle Range, under the supervision of Major Morrow. The weather was all that could be desired for accurate shoot ing, and the conditions of firing were the follow ing, viz.:—Being won twice in succession, or three times at intervals, constitutes ownership ; half-yearly competition; five shots at each range ot 200, 400. and 600 yards, any position, and no trial shots. The much-coveted prize fell to the lot of Volunteer Grey, for the very good score of 47 pointp. The honorary secretary, H. Gil-Ulan, secured the second prize, one, -which although perhaps not very ornamental, ought to be much valued for its invigorating properties. Vol. Charles Ansell fully proved that his pre vious training in the cadets justified his com peting with the adult members, he having made the magnificent score of 2<> points, with 5 con secutive bull's-eyes at 500 yards. The star will be presented on the next monthly inspection parade, and it will be well if members would bear in mind that practice ammunition will not be issued to members who fail to become efficient, nor will they be allowed to compete for the officers' annual; or other prizes. The members will assemble for Company's drill on Friday evening next.

The City of Auckland.

THE LANDING OF THE CARGO

OTAKI, this day. Capt Ralls telegraphs to us —"A wire rope is fixed and we are landing the cargo and luggage. The crew has left for Wel lington."

THE NORTH SHORE ACCIDENT.

The boy Herbert Genrard, who was injured by Mr Mays? horse, appears to be in a fan way of complete recovery from the effects of the accident, shewing no more serious efleats than bruises on the legs. An in quest on the body of Walter Gerrard who met his death at the same unfortunate occurrence, is being held this afternoon be fore Dr. Goldsbro' and a respectable jury.

PIAKO GOLD MINING COMPANY.

The general meeting of the Piako Com pany, which was to have been held' this afternoon at Mr White's office, Shortland street, lapsed for the want of a quorum. The report of themine manager recommends the sinking of a new shaft near the Com pany's battery, which would give facilities for working the mine at less expense, at the same time expressing an opinion that appearances warranted the expenditure. The gold obtained during the year was : Tributers, 2,062 ounces; Company, 786: ounces. The balance shee. shewed :— Receipts: By gold, l,lS3ozs,.3dwts. 7grs. from 3,940 tons, £3,156 Is Sd; do. tributes, £1,151 13s ; crushing, £78 6&; hauling and smithwork, &c, £316 15s; total, £4,73215s Sd. Expenditure,.: Mine wages, &c, £6,593 19s lOd; battery,. £1,345 9s 3d; head office, £247 14s 4d crushing, £50 3s 6d ; total, £8,237 6s lid. Thus it will be seen that dnringthe year there has been a loss of £3,504 10s sd. Unless some immediate action is taken by the shareholders, the Company will be wound up.

CABLEGRAMS.

IREUTER'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS],

AUSTRALIAN.

ANOTHER MASSACRE IN NEW

CALEDONIA.

SYDNEY, October 29. The latest from New Caledonia is to the 14th October. The insurgents attacked the esiden cc of Mr Lambert, near Bourail, and _iurdered Mr Lambert, wife, four native , servants, and one convict. The troops have been sent to the scene of the massacre.

MISS SHERWIN'S CONCERTS.

Lovers of good musir Wl -n i hear that _k s ■&^ ag bel**** to give two conceits i a the IW^* 6* S ' before her departure, the filt^ 6 %al and on Saturday a comni;^ i to- lflorroV' J ito Miss Sherwin 7 T^moT^ CS an admirable one, app£. Bgrrtte'^ch8grrtte'^ch tismg C ol umus . For P t P h ?**?* *C. .residents of R emuera , c O^«J»Je. of ■neighbouring suburbs, a speck?*8 *-' W at f 7.5 p.m„ apd burning af^^g

CHURCH BAZAARS.

a™ t_ - (r° the Editor 1 Sir,-I. is an undeniable fact trL - . denominational _hui-ches __* i«aJ^fr -11 nw not creditable to __ AsVp^^fewfe numerous, and even costlrb_- W? sun_oS sports, but the chmches?usedft^S* numa,n purposes, seem to occ__v^?he«of our thoughts, and rest for 6 3 *c W $ three-penny pieces, bazaars?*__d 2 1 otlr odd This » not as it should be and ™fano* «_:■ negr^ding to religion, andTe_M,«?*Wfi§ easy Christians who professr^__°«?-_p paramou.t importance of agen e __ill 6» the of scriptnre truths. But how ca*?i S^lelS nuisances be subverted? The i^? 6?1^? denial to a greater extent anionattf 3" I - self, that tbe doctrines of C_St_^tt«B^Eg- essential to salvation, aud'bv tw_ W*i ana give to the churches more hi !scrLS*****W incomes. There can be no doubt fc 08,^ amount of money is wasted in t_Jta_^ ***& course of the year on luxuries f?S lv C respectable deductions might be _it m whi eh favour of places of worship, „»» ffi save much anxiety and many blnsW + WmtW cneeks of young ladies, who overit^ I.l^ natural modesty by "touting" at fcS£r*B? their Self-denial Is a christianfuty^fefe^l practised without depriving the home hSK-* necessary either in relation to the"____S?*?!& ment of the body, the table, or ttof^SJfdo^ our appetites are in themselves irm^r4, AB usefu.; all ministering to spiritual mo^U"11 are parts of oneSbeneficent system*&..%■ elements of the natural world „« only when restrained within reasonahWlo^ Appetites wow, and if not reasonahivSS-.?8"' tend to foater pride and self-gratifirAt^^lll^ injury of health and debility of 3 10£ to *« SHion to the general weal. Se_fr_^*_*°i fore should be practised by those who riJheie see their churches and chapels in a hS, 1" and mor. independent condition e^T?*6l" creditably, and lifted above the s ckenir!^64 of the bazaar, and the sa'e of c_S^ cushions.—l am, &., "B." MMd Pin-

KELLY AND LEON'S. MINSTRELS.

This successful burlesque opera trtraDehaH. large house l_*t evening in the Theatre R^L? tha performance beinvr for the benefit of«_ '• Only Leon," whose extraordinary comicsmSt and lively representations of character attracted so much interest. The first nartw of the usual description, consisting of sow and melodies. Mr Fredericks gave the mSS?'■' ballad oi: "Minnie, how the blue birds _S ■ in a pathetic and pleasing manner. "IK chiming bells," by Mr B. Read, was another «f these simple songs which win their wav onitfil to the heart. The comic part of the sinjnn. JuS its natural eff«et, and the auditory a_Dland„i The finale of the •■ Auctioneer," byWKw and the members of the company create! immense fun. The next part was the &mora cat duet, bj Kelly and Leon, which brought to mind many a squall in the night wind Tim "Hoop La" was a capital performance The" Happy Contraband," byMrCoratrS and "Goodnight, Beloved," by Mr Fredericbt were far above the average, and ably rendered! The "Bohemian Girt." by Japanese Tommr was quite a triumph in its way. The closin. farce ." Our Ma" was the poorest thing of tha kmd the Company have produced here, ft lacked genuine humour, and such fun asTraa got out of it, arose from rather vulgar and some what broad allusions that are not exactly, the thing, and were altogether oat of keepihgwittv the general excellent character of the Company, previous programmes. Thehouse was well filled below and above, in the dress circle especially there appeared a large and fashionable assem blage ot citizens. Many readers who have spent plea=ant nours in observing the play of Kelly and Leon's Minstrels will regret to learn that to-night will be THBIR LAST appearance in this city, -when the programme of last night will be repeated, and Japanese Tommy make his final bow to his friend, and. patrons before his departure.

PARLIAMENTARY

FROM OUR 3 FECIAL REPORTS

(BY STAR SPECIAL WIRE).

WELLINGTON, this day REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE. In the Legislative Council;yesterday, Mi Waterhouse referred in strong terms to an incorrect report of the Conference proceed- c; ings in the Lyttelton " Times*"' EDUCATIONAL RESERVES.., On the motion of Sir Dillon Bell, it /was - decided that the subject of educational re- ■ .: serves should be brought before Parliament j and an exhaustive reporti prepared by the Minister of Lands and Education. - VARIOUS BILLS. In the Legislative Council; the Dunedin Waterworks, Otago and SouthlandJ Educa tional Reserves, Thames Boys' High School, and Christchurch Reserves Bills were read a third time. On division, the Cemeteries Management Bill was thrown out by lSagainst 10. The Public Works Bill was read a second time on the voices, and also the Special Powers and Contracts- and Native Lands r^nTf*h#_sp Jjills "*'■"" if "■ The Thames Water, Supply Bill has been thrown out. RAILWAYS CONSTRUCTION BILL. . The second reading of this Bill was earned! in the Legislative Council; by 17 to 15. Mr Waterhouse moved that Clause 2 be- . struck out, and Colonel Whitmore opposed. The clause was retained on division by 17' to 10. , Several minor amendments were made, and a motion to report progress was agreed; to, the Council adjourning at 12.20 p.m. STEAM COMMUNICATION WITH fe ENGLAND. , . ~•' The Hon. J.. Macaadrew gave notice ot the following motion _ "That direct monthly steam service between New Zealand and! the mother country, would be highly advan tageous to both. countries, and that Govern ment be authorised to enter into arrange- , ments for establishing such service, subject to the following general conditions :r-w Vessels to. be of such draught of water as shall enable them to enter, the prmcipal ports in the colony. (2) The contractjaine- x .<?. between the final port of departure and'tfie first of. arrival not to exceed — days., w) Government to- guarantee to ship one thousand statute- adults by each inward monthly trip during the period_ off-live years, from, the- commencement oft" the line, and to pay by wav of subsidy a sum not? exceeding. annually during the same NATIVE TROUBLES ON TBE EA§T' COAST. ... MrSheehan announced thati thehostil feeling between the natives atWaiapu, on the East Coa3t, had subsided. • __._-7 AUCKLAND WAGGON €OMPABY- In _eply to Mr Macfarlane, M*J"*_; andrew said the Government would ne willing to make the same concessions to-an an Auckland Waggon Factory as in too case of the Otago one. „__ WELLINGTON IMMIGRANTS. In reply to Mr Beetham, Mr Macandrej. i said the number of immigrants ordered »r Wellington was 800, and: the Government , did not feel justified in increasing ■ w number. ___ -, w AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY RE SERVES. • ~ In answer to Mr Morris, Mr Stout sa J during the recess the Government wouu consider the question of aUowmgthe^as^ Lands Board to deal with the University reserves in Auckland.__ __.... <\' l« PETITION FROM ONEHUNGA. yOn the motion of Dr. Wallis, thepebtwn of Mr A. Grant, school teacher, Onehunga, and report on the same, were ordered to w> ' EroNICIPAL CORPORATIONS JBDjif? The Municipal Corporations Act^Amenav 4 ment Ac* was passed with sbghtainenu m An S'amendment by Mr Tole tc- 'do <***T with the necessity of publicans keeping * lighted lamp over their doors, was reject*^ -^ ©a division by 14 to 38. _____ u«' r ■;! SESSION AT CHpTCB^RCm ye On the motion of the Hoiwe to^oive. itself into Committee <>£. j^^a ShrimisJa then moved thatthe.n.es.t sqssi^ ■.'.'■ ■■■:•■.■■•. ■' \ ; ■■-■'■ .'\ I



lewSf^ 8 Goons. The Undersigned are NOW OPENING UP heir STOCK OF NEW GOODS for the in coming Season's trade. composing— „t* t a x o NEW FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, (IN VARIETY). Circy and Black Lustres, Danish Lustres (new shades). New Washing Materials. Brocaded Cambrics, Lace Patterns, Galatea Stripes, and a very large assortment of PRINTS! ' PRINTS ! ! PRINTS ! ! Great Variety or Patterns and Un tjstjally Cheap. New Linen Goods, Cuffs, Collars, and Sets, Ribbons, Handkerchiefs, &c. *S_ HOSIERY OF ALL EINDS. ~ White and Grey Calicos, in all the best makes (English and American). PURNISHIN G GOODS, and a carefully-selected Stock of General Drapery of every description.



Also, NEW CLOTHING OF ALL KINDS For Boy's and Men. Shirts, Eats, Hosiery, Tweeds, &c, &c. t&- '/. (1/ in the &) Discount allowed upon all Cash Purchases of 20/ and upwards. J^RUSHBROOK I^ND BRIDGMAN, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &0„ JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel), U?P ™ R QUEEN-STREET, APOKtASD CHEMICAL IMT ANU R E Tlia undersigned are now prepared to upplytt-35 CHEMICAL MANURE tor Root e_d Green Crops, In any quantity. . aA-ialysis now ready, and copies will befor- ardpd on application. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. ONED US T ! BONED VST bonedust; to arrive. Per 'Darcy Pratt,' 'Fan-lea" and 'Look-on 150 tonß BONEDUST Also, 101, Queen-street.



—NION INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL...... ZZi £2,000,000. AUCKLAND BRANCH, QUEEN STREET, next to the Colonial Bank. FIRE DEPARTMENT. • Insurances granted on DwePing-houses. Stores. Shops. Buildings in which trade is •carried on, Merchandise, and Goods of every deaoription. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of all _S_, sjecie and Wool to United Kingdom, at IK)WEST CURRENT RATES^ STKVBNaON> Manager. GOVERNMENT GAZETTE. THE AUCKLAND "STAR" Is a duly Gazetted Journal for the Publication of all Bankruptcy, Highwat, and other Public Notices, under various Colonial Acts. /N ALVANIZED CORRUGATED IRON. ;20 Tons 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 feet lengths, 26 guage Daviea' Orb and Blaokwall Co.'s brands. FOR SALE BY W. S. LAURIE, 7, WYNDHAM'STREET.



FURNITURE— For the Drawingroom Dining-room, Library, Be iroom, or Kitchen, on Sale at 1 &H, COOKE'S. f^lAßPETS—lncluding Brussels, lapes \J try, Kidderminster, Stair Felt, and Dutch, on Sale 1 & H. COOKE'S. LINOLEUM and Floorcloths, all widths, Bath-Mats, in Linoleur and Floorcloth, on Sale at T & H. COOKE'S. HEARTH RUGS, Door Mats, plain and wool bordered. Matting, Wool Mats, Bed-side Rugs, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. t RON BEDSTEADS. — French, Half jl Tester, Stump and Folding; Iron Cots, all sizes. Wood Bedsteads • and Wood Cots, on Sale at T; & H COOKE'S. BEDDING.— Hair, Wool,f Spring, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattresses, Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pil lows, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. GLASSES.— Ghimney Glasses, in Gilt, Walnut, and Maple Frames, Toi let Glasses Toiletware, Cane seated Chairs, in great variety, on Sale at T. X H. COOKE'S. PRICES.— As we import direct from the English Manufacturers, we are able to sell all imported goods as low as any house in town: and, employing steam power in our Factory, are enabled to offer articles of local manufacture at a very moderate rate. T. & H. Cooke's FURNITURE and (jARPftT WAREHOU E 07. QUKEN-STREBT. PARNELL CIRCULATING LIBRARY, MANUKAU ROAD, PARNELL, I beg respectfully to inform the inhabitants of Parnell and its vicinity that I will, on FRIDAY, the Ist of November next, open a Circulating Library in my premises, Manukau Roaa. I request the attention of the Reading public of Parnell to the advantages such an establish ment will afford. I have selected to suitthe tastes of all readers, and I hope to make the Library attractive by adding regularly tbe newest books by the be3t authors. , ... The Subscription will be found very low, with additional advantages to those who may require more than|one book at a time. A.i supply of Stationery will also he kept on hand. „ R. T. TALBOT. October 28,1878. T>ANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES Established 1817. Paid-up Capital £1,000,000 Reserve Fund _50,000 This Bank is prepared to make special arrangements for Deposits lodged for fixed periods, and to transact all other Banking Business on terms to be ascertained on appli cation. Auckland Branch T. H. IVEY. Ma nager FTIHE \TEW .LAND US' CLOTHING FACTORY — EMPLOYS UPWARDS OF 600 WORKPEOPLE. BRANCHES FOR THE SALE OF OUR MANUFACTURES AT AUCKLAND NAPIER WELLINGTON wanganui DUNEDIN oamaru TTMARU INVERCARGILL CHRISTCHURCH. The Proprietors have had to fight their way inch by inch in opposition to the interests of Importers and Shippers, but the desire on the part of the Pablic to encourage New Zealand Industries has been manifested by the great success which has attended all the Branches of the New Zealand Clothing Factory. SUMMER SEASON. 1878-1879. Now in receipt of MENS, BOYS', and YOUTHS' CLOTHING, especially Manufactured for the Auckland Market, and Superior in Style and Frr to the Imported Goods. A great portion is made of the famous Mosgiel Tweeds, manufactured of pure New Zealand wools. A SINGLE GARMENT^ SOLD AT WHOLESALE PRICE. Largestand ChoicestStock'inNew Zealand of Hats, Caps. Hosiery, Port manteaux, Bags, and the latest'jNovel ties in Ties, Scarfs, Collars, &c. ■X SINGLE ARTICLE SOLD AT WHOLESALE PRICE. All Goods are marked in Plain F ures, for CASH ONLY. Any Article purchased and not appro ved of will be exchanged, with the same courtesy with which it was sold, or, if desired, the money will be returned. J. B. ROBINSON, Manager Auckland Branch. Agency in New Zealand for Wertheim's Celebrated Sewing Machines. TELEGRAPH BOOKS in duplicate for Sale at this office. Books 100 and 200 leaves each. THOROUGH OF NEW PLYMOUTH. £25,000 SPECIAL LOAN In £100 Debentures, Bearing Seven per Cent. Interest, Repayable on June 30, 1890, For Waterworks and Constructing Permanent Streets. To be raised under authority of " The Municipal Corporations Act, ,1876." The Treasurer of the Borough of New Ply mouth is authorised by the Borough Council to receive applications at the price of not less than £100 for every £100 Debenture, payable as follows :— £10 per cent, on application The Balance, December 31st, 1878; and to state that the half-yearly dividends will be payable at the Bank of New Zealand, New Plymouth, or at any branches of the Bank, on January Ist and July Ist, from year to year, until June 30th, 1890, when the Debentures will be paid. Coupons will be attached to the Debentures, and every six months the holder of 1 Debenture will be paid £310s. The securities for due payment of the divi dends are:— Ist. The Borough Fund. 2nd. The Special Rate. 3rd. The Rents derivable from Borough Reserves. 4th. The Water Rate. Applications must be made in the annexed form and accompanied with a deposit of 10 per cent, on the amount applied for, which will be ' returned if no adotment is made. The subscription will commence October 21st, 1878, and close December 11th, 1878. FORM OF APPLICATION. Borough of New Plymouth £25,000 Special Loan in £100 Debentuees, bearing 7 per cent interest, Repayable June 30th, 1890. To the Treasurer of the Borough of New Ply mouth. ... request that yon will allot Debentures, on which enclose the required deposit of 10 per cent., or £ and ..-._... agree to accept the same or any less number of Debentures you may allot, and pay the instalments according to your Prospectus of October 12th, 1878. Name at length _. „ Profession or occupation _~. Address Date ~ Usual signature ARTHUR STANDISH, Mayor. L. h. CHOLWILL. Town Clerk. Borough Council Office. New Plymouth, October 12,1878.



TVTORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN _L* TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. LONDON AND EDINBURGH. Established 1809. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Capital .. .. ~ 7 ._ .. £2,000,000 Reserve Fund 1,082,768 Income of the Fire- Department, Net Premiums and Interest, 1877 ~ .- 916,646 President: His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe, ICT. v ice-Presidents : • His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, K.G.; His Grace the Duke of Abercorn, K.G. Extraordinary Directors : Right Hon. the Earl of Airlie, Right Hon. the Earl of Strathmore, Right Hon. Sir James Fer gusson, of Kilkerran. Bart., Sir Matthew White Ridley. Bart., Right Hon. the Earl of Elgin, Right Hon. Lord Wolverton, Sir Walter James, Bart., Sir John Maiorbanks, of Lees, Bart., Sir Robert Hay, of H<iy *toun, Bart., David Mahony, Esq., Dublin. GENERAL COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman : Right Hon. Lord Lawrence, G.C.8., G.C.5.1., and P.O. ~ Fire Risks taken on buildings and property in the Provincial District of Auckland at lowest rates. Losses promptly and liberally dealt with. SHERA BROS., Agents, 4QUEEN-STREET. GREATEST VARIETY of Bedsteads in Auckland. Greatest Variety of BEDROOM Furniture Greatest Variety of Dkawing-koom Suitks Greatest Variety of Dining-room Suites Greatest Variety of CARPETS Greatest Variety of FLOORCLOTHS. CITY HALL FURNISHING ARCADE. Hollo-way, Garlick Ss Cranwell Have for Sale oka BEDSTEADS, the Handsomest in 0 O\J Auckland. Iron, Kauri. Cedar, Rimu, and Mottled Kauri, Half Tester and French in all sizes. Stump and Stret chers, Wood and Iron Cots, Folding and Rocking Cots. 1 17K ROLLS of CARPET to select from •*■' ° Brussels, Tapestry, Velvet Pile, Kid derminster, Felt. Duch, Jute, and Stair Carpets; Hearth Rugs; Mat trngs. various kinds 1 f)(\(\ CHAIRS, comprising American, J.U \J\f English, Austrian Bent Wood, Italian, ana Colonial, to suit all classes. Wholesale and Retail. qAA TOILET GLASSES. Very handsome O\J\J ones just opened; also, a lar^e lot of Chimney Glasses, Walnut, Gilt, and Ebonrzed Frames. 4 a CHESTS DRAWERS in various woods v and styles. KA WASHSTANDS & TOILET TABLES, yv various designs. QA SETS TOILET WARE, some very °" choice. BEDDING of all kinds BLANKETS, QUILTS, SHEET, &c. 49 X PAIR WHITE CURTAINS, Lace, Leno. Aplique, &c. MANCHESTER DRAPERY GOODS CLOTHING, &C.



Book Catalogues sext Post Free. Holloway, Garlick and Cranwell, CITY HALL ARCADE, QUEEN AND LORNE-STREETS, AUCKLAND. TVTE W LOCAL SONGS _L>l NEW LOCAL SONGS!!! "THE STRANGER," By Martin Swallow. 2s. 6d. " LONG IT IS, LOVE. SINCE WE PARTED, By D. Cope. Is. "SLEEP, BABY, SLEEP," By Lambert. 2S. ON SALE AT W. H. REEDS (LATE TURRELL), QUEEN-STREET. tST Orders for New Music promptly ATTENDED TO. YE GRASS ! RYE GRASS ! CLOVERS. JUST TO HAND, A CONSIGNMENT OF 400 bags Poverty Bay Rye Grass, for Sale cheap Also, on Hand. White Clover Red Clover Cow Grass Rape Timothy Lucerne, &c. Of Superior Quality. W. J. HURST & CO.. 101, Queen-street.



Electricity locally applied means healthy stimulation of the vital forces.—Extracts from the " Dictionary of Medical nd Surgical Know ledge," Houlston and Wright Paternoster Row. 1863. Page 516. Paralysis, Kheumatism and Gout.—" The next agent is of mportance—one that is perfectly free from every risk, and may be as safely prescribed by a non-professional as by a medical man; that agent is Galvanism, produced by the superior mode of administra tion by Pulvermacher*s Chain Bands and Belts. By the proper application of these, a steady cur rent of galvanic fluid will be carried through the spine, and the base of the head, to the several parts affected." See " Medical Galvanism."— Agent for New Zealand :-G. AICKIN, The Pharmacy,' Queen-street, Auckland. Digestion is simply the reduction of food into a liquid form. Before the food passes into the blood-vessels, as it necessarily must, before it can nourish the system, it is essential that it should be emulsified. In this condition it is taken up by the absorbents, and by some mys terious process converted into blood. This transmutation or conversion must be complete, else follow, in unmistakable train, dyspepsia, indigestion, heart-burn, and like ailments. To perfect the process, use "Udolpho Wolfe s Schidam Aromatic Schnapps."