SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

~.,,-„ i This Afternoon,4.3 txIGH •» AJ Itlt— -j 'jTjj.^orro-vr Morning, 4.30 S N SKT.—Thin Kvenir.v?, 6.34 SU ■ itlSH!.—To-mon-'iw Morning, 4.54 M lON'S AOW.—Fu'l Moon, 10th, 2.13 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY.

Swallow, schooner, Smith, from North Cape Taranaki, s.s., Malcolm, from Russell Hero, s.s., Logan, from Sydney and Melbourne

DEPARTURES.

LAST KVENING.

Mana, cutter. Meguerney, for Tairua Southern Cross, s.s., Helander, for Russell Phoenix, cutter, Stephenson, for Whangarei

Inwards Coastwise.—Swallow, jschooner, irom North Cape, with 7£ tons gum and 6 hides; Toviot, cutter, from Thames, with 16,000 feet timber; Kriemhilda, schooner, from Wangaroa, with 26.000 feet timber and 27,500 siting es. Outwards Coastwise.—Onward, schooner, for Russell, in ballast; Adah, ketch, for Thames, with sundries ; Teviot. cutter, for Thames, with sundries; Start, cutter, for Mahurangi, in ballast.

EXPORTS.

Per Taiaroa, for the soutn : 4 oara, i vinuy, v ba°-a i YSters, 55 °acks potatoes, 10 flasks quick silver, li cases, 1 box, 15 packages, 2 bars. 1 cask.

THE HERO.

■fiie s.s. Hero, from Sydney and Melbourne, had not arrived when we went to press. She is now six days out, and Rhould therefore arrive before to-morrow morning. mmtmm

The s.s. Taiaroa sailed from the South yester day afternoon. Passengers: Mrs Heniua, Miss Tarawhlti, Miss Adams, Miss Rus3ell, Messrs. Moid water, Jones, Evans. Porteus, Hayr, Wilson, Simmonda, Fairfleld, Wylde, and 7 steerage. The p.s Tongariro left Kaipara. Reads for Auckland last night. She is to oe placed on the Auckland and Ooromandel trade. The brigantine Ada. C. Owen saved from Wangaroa sor Dunedin yesterday with a cargo of timber. , , , ~ The barque Bella Mary entered out at the Customs to-day for Hobart Town.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES.

Taiaroa, s.s., Peterson, for the South

ARRIVALS.

Kriemhilda, schooner, Bathurst, from Wangaroa DEPARTURES. Leo, cutter, Conway, for Ngungora Per Sissy, from Lyttelton : 792 sacks bonedust.

The a.s. Taranaki arrived from Russell this morning with 150 tons coal and 70 sacks oystera. Passengers:—Captain Targett, Mr and Mrs Stewart, Messrs Macandrew, Eatara, Heaper. andStewart EGRApHic Rffl Russell, this day. The s.s. Southern Cross arrived from Auck iand at 9 a.m. to-day. Taxjkanga, this day. The new steamer Katikati arrived from Auck land at 9.30 a.m. to-day. New Plymouth, this day. The a.s. Taiaroa arrived from Onehunga this mornir.g. I

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs B. Tonks and Co. held a sale of furniture at Mrs Levy's residence, Shortland street, to-day, which was well attended, and good prices realised. The house and allot ment were not sold, but are still open for private sale. ______—————

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Cr.osn as Under !- For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m.; and to-

morrow, at 10 a.m. For Waiheke and Coromandel, per Argyle, on

Friday next, at 2.30 p.m. For Wangarei Heads, per Rover, this day, at

4 p.m. For New Plymouth and Wanganui, viaWaitara, per Hauraki, this day at 4.20 p.m. For Russell, per Coralie. to-morrow, at 8 a.m. For Waiwera, Warkworth, Te Arai, Waipu. Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Anne Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. ■ For New Plymouth and Wanganui, via Waitara, per Go-ahead, tomorrow, at 11 a.m. For Wangaroa, per Kriemhilda, to-morrow, at

11 a.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, and Southern Provinces, per Taranaki, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. For Hokianga, per Geelong, on Saturday next,

at 1 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Ladybird, on Tuesday next, at 5 a.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 3 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of

Knrope, at 3 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, ana 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 Son.rd the steamer up to the time of sailing. Per s.s. Hawsa, on Thursday, 14th instant, as rollows: — _. . For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 2 p.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, Southern Provinces, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton (for letters pecially so addressed), at 3 p.m. For United Kingdom, via Brindisi, and late letters for Southern Provinces and Mel bourne, at 3.15 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, ane newspapers at 1.30 p.m. «. B. HISS, Chief Postmaster.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

One of thk Tribe of Dan.—Your letter is not worth publishing.

BIRTHS.

EDMONDS.—On the 2nd November, 1878, at Brown-street, Ponsonby, the wife of Joseph Kdmonds of a daughter.

MARRIAGES.

GADD—MANGAN.—On the 17th October, at Pitt-street, by the Rev. W. Kirk, William Gadd, of Maivern, Worcestershire, England, to Margaret Mangan, of this city.

DEATHS

PIPER.—On the sth November, 1878, Mrs. Mary Piper, sen., aged 80 years. The funeral will leave her late residence, Edinburgh-street, Newton, on Thursday, 7th instant, at 3 o'clock p.m. Friends please accept this invitation.

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

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 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.

Affairs in Europe are in a critical condi tion, and at any momant we may be ap prised that the flames of war which have smouldered for some time have been re kindled with greater fiercenebs than ever. Special and Reuters cable messages, pub lished in this issue, convey intel ligence that curreut events are rapidly tending in the direction of a great European war, unless the firm attitude of England, France, and Austria shall exercise a salutary check upon Russian bounce and bellicosity. The tone of Russia as indicated by its press inclines in the direction of the Bear's traditional policy of repudiation of solemn treaties. Turning to the East we learn that the Ameer of Afghanistan, who is Russia's cats paw, receives a last chance in the form of an ultimatum. The intelligence that such allies as the Begum of Bhopal are ready to co-operate with the Indian Govern ment is eminently satisfactory.

Mr Moss stands prominently forward amongst the new members of the House of Representatives who made their mark in. the late session of Parliament. A clear and concise thinker, a calm and dis passionate debater, a man of liberal and progressive ideas, and possessed of that kind of political training which fits him for the exercise of tact in Parliamentary warfare, Mr Moss succeeded in command ing the respect and attention of the oldest politicians in his maiden speech, and in all his subsequent utterances throughout the late session. His former connection with the Provincial administration of Otago, where he displayed great capability as a financier, and for departmental management, ren dered Mr Moss a successful mediator between the Auckland and Otago parties; and his services were frequently called into exercise to reconcile conflicting differences. On these occasions, his con ciliatory bearing and tact were invariably conspicuous, and secured successful results. In the disagreement between the two Cham.

bers on the Railways Construction Bill, the member for Parnell was one of the managers appointed by the House of Kepresentativea, and it was generally acknowledged that his calm and dispassionate arguments and con ciliatory bearing were largely instrumental in securing that ultimate compromise which obviated a deadlock and political crisis. Parnell assuredly made a wise selection when it sent Mr Moss unopposed to do battle for its interests in the political arena. The Parnell Reserves Bill, in troduced by him, encountered unexpected opposition from the Hon. Dr Pollen, who was actuated by the double motive of strik ing a blow at Auckland (which has failed to appreciate him at his own estimate), and of defeating the wishes of the champion of the Grey party. The doctor's determined efforts to defeat the bill were worthy of a better cause. With that artful plausibility which has distinguished his political career, the hon. Daniel inveighed against the application of a colonial endow ment to a local purpose, and by a masterly fluke succeeded in throwing so much dust in the eyes of the Lords that they rejected the bill. But his triumph was short-lived. Roused by the malevolence and injustice of the thing, Mr Moss bent all Ilis energies to secure the restoration of the Bill to the Order Paper, and then ensued a sort of game of skill between the member for Parnell, and the member for nowhere. The doctor opened the battle by vigorously button-holing every Legislative Councillor in and out of the lobbies, and with that oily and sopanaceous persuasiveness which is his forte, endeavoured to impress upon them that the Bill would entail unheard of disasters upon the colony. Mr Moss, on the other hand, was keen and active, but his straightforward manner and able reasoning speedily check-mated the sinister designs of the doctor. Mi Moss pursued him with deadly persistence into the nooks an** recesses of the lobbies, routing him at every point, and finally securing the restoration of the measure to the Order Paper. Then a last desperate stand was made by the doctor, and then was beheld the humiliating spectacle of a bland fatherly-looking** personagre pleading tear fully to a 3tern and uiisympatuetic auditory to let him gratify hin little grudge against Auckland and her friends. The Bill ulti mately passed triumphantly. Mr Moss was also instrumental in securing a sum oi £5,000 for a grammar school building, by which he has 'arned the lasting gratitude of the friends of education. Another and important service he has rendered to this community in the successful passing of the Auckland Girls' High School Bill which appropriates a grant of land not exceeding £5,000 in value, out of the education re serves as an endowment for the establish ment of a school for ihe higher education of girls. The administration of the Act is entrusted to the Board of Education, who will have control of the school, may make regulations defining the course of study and education on secular subjects, the discipline, and general conditions of admittance, may lease by pub lic auction, the lands for any period not ex ceeding 21 years, the income together with fees being devoted to the maintenance of the school,payment of salaries, prizes, exhibitions and scholarships. The moneys not required for annual expenditure may be invested on freehold mortgages inNe w Zealand in stocks, bonds, bills, and in Government or Munici pal debentures, and the Board may expend any sum not exceeding £5,000 in the erection of school buildings and other necessary pre mises. The Bill originated in the House of Representatives, and was transmitted to the Legislative Council, by whom it was referred to the Committee on Local Bills. Their report was antagonistic to the bill on the ground that, though they recognised the necessity for such a school, they " did not deem it desir rable that any legislation should take place of a political kind, "the Governor in Council having full power, under the Education Act 1877, to set apart, subject to the approval of Parliament, such lands as the Executive Council may think right, for purposes of secondary education. The Committee further thought thai where such an endow ment had been made there could be no ob jection to the giving power to the Board of Education to borrow money on the security of the income from the same, but they would not admit that power should be given to the Board by antici pation to raiie money on reserves not actually in existence, or that the Council ought to allow the reserves to be mortgaged with power of sale. The Committee, how ever, recommended that power be given in the Bill for the reservation of lands of the value of £5,000 in the Auckland Educational District, the value to be assessed by the Board j which is the shape in which the bill finally passed, the new clause empower ing the Board to borrow at a maximum rate of seven per cent to the .amount of £5,000, on mortgage being struck out. The Bill goes far to supply the very pressing wants of an institution which has for the past two years.been in a struggling condition, though we believe the utmost has been made of the limited resources at the command of the maaagement. The first requisite is a good building, the old college being at present excessively overcrowded, with some 200 lady pupils, whose health must be injured by the unwholesome atmosphere, while the efficiency of the discipline and training has been much impaired.

It is confidently expected in well-informed political circles that the Ministerial policy next session will be of a character for bold ness wholly unprecedented in the history of the colony. Sir Geo. Grey has, it Is said, become convinced that a great constitutional struggle is pending between the two branches of the Legislature ; and has re solved that the battle-ground shall be of his own choosing, and that the fight shall take place at his own time. It is also rumoured, in the same vvell-iuformed circles, that Sir George contemplates precipitating the struggle next session, when his poll >-y will probably include an income and property tax, and a more liberal electoral bill, it that be possible, than the one which was with drawn in the session just closed. Reforms in the constitution of the Upper House may be the precise point upon which the struggle will commence, resulting in a dis solution, and the election of a Parliament more capable of dealing efficiently with the political requirements which have been the outcome of the abolition of the provinces, but which were almost entirely lost sight of in the conflict between the two great parties at the last general elections. The Parlia ment of the future will doubtless be largely composed of men of advanced and liberal political views and aspirations.

The concert and dance held at Huntley on the Ist ult. was a great success. Messrs Porter, R. Ralph, Fletcher, W. J. Ralph, and BromfieJd gave some really good songs. Dancing was kept up till early morn. The thanks of the committee were given to Mr T. H. White, for his very valuable assist ance. We learn that a handsome balance is in hand for the object intended. Several ladies who were expected from Auckland did not put in an appearance, no doubt owing to the threatening aspect of the weather.

The successful contractors for alterations and additions to the Whau Lunatic Asylum are Messrs Keane and Jenkinson, of Auck land. The a:nount of contract is £16,933.

Mr Mashitter, a gentleman who has been closely connected with the cause of Tem perance, and who has been associated with the Fraternal Home Lodge during his several years' stay in Auckland, is about to leave the colony for his native Manchester, in England, for the purpose chiefly of getting married to the loved one he "left behind him." Mr Mashitter has assisted materially at Templar entertainments by his clever recitations of Waugh's humourous rhymes, in the Lancashire dialect. The sisters of the lodge have resolved upon fiving an entertainment to their friend efore the final parting.

the watei. m> wharf at 7- concert of the choir of St. The annua. Mount Albert, will be held Luke's Church, -. 1g { n a building on the to-morrow eveDk ,fa. K. Taylor, Esq., at beautiful grounds i. programme of music 7.30. An excellent . nge d, for the evening; and song has been arra. ductor. Mr Vincent E. Rice, cm ~r e<j i tors in the The first meeting off v dden, solicitor, estate of Charles Kdward Mh tant, in the will be held on the llth iru. ".y o'clock in Supreme Court buildings, at- -x-' ■ the forenoon. . M rr).ve The Auckland Choral Social ™" % ne their last musical perforraawees on the present year in the Choral HaM> ? - n(f o j evening "of the 12th inst., cons-sS*j ° anc] Spohr's "God Thou art Goo<V Macfarren's"MayDay." l. The Newmarket True Blues, I*-«A- c held a soiree last evening in the NewroaariSfc Hall, which was largely attended, » successful in every feature. About IJX) persons sat down to tea, and partook Of the choicest of teas, The palate to please, provided by the ladies. The hall was decorated with flags and several banners of the Order, and vases of flowers adorned the table— , , Rich-coiourod blossoms, fresh and sweet, Y\ hich H-loia casts at Nature s feet. Subsequently the hall was, cleared, and dancing commenced to the strains of music, and about 40 couples tripped it on the "light fantastic toe" until the rosy dawn of Aurora. The following piece of humor, at the ex pence of the soiled knight of the House of Representatives, appears in the Saturday " Advertiser" :—" The sword of Sir Robert the Douglas is rusty, the mail of Sir Robert is musty, the helm of Sir Robert the Douglas" is fusty, the boots of Sir Robert the Douglas are dusty, the arm of Sir Robert the Douglas is lusty, the temper of Sir Robert the Douglas is crusty. Sh Robert is eager for fight. The tongue of Sir Robert the Douglas is loose, too ; the tongue of Sir Robert is versed in abuse, too ; the Maoris, Sir Robert would send to the deuce, too ; crushing the darkio* without auy truce, too ; Sir Robert has written himself down a goose, too ;an errant and despotic Knight." At the meeting of the Harbour Board yes terday afternoon after we went to press, the engineer was instructed to fix the levels of Little Queen-street. The Works Committee declined to recommend payment of £400 on account of Sir John Coode's examination, and report on the harbour. A motion by Mr Thorne, for the publication of the upset price of the allotments to be sold on the 12th November, at least five days before the day of sale, was negatived. Several motions standing in the name of Mr Mc- Kenzie were deferred until next meeting, and the meeting terminated. The number of patients in the Lunatic Asylum and Old Hospital Auxiliary is 188; being 130 males, and 58 females. The Artillery Company will fire a royal salute in honour of the Prince of Wales' birthday on the 9th inst., and will attend church parade on Sunday next, at S. Paul's Cathedral. The sermon on the occasion will be preached by Key. C. M. Nelson, M.A. Mr W. Priestly appears to be making very rapid progress with the erection of the Auckland Timber Company's Mill on the Freeman's Bay Reclamation. The half of the building has been completed, and the machinery is now in full working. The foundation of the other portion is being laid, and the whole work, which is of a very ex tensive nature, will be completed shortly after the commencement of the New Year. Mr J. Wendel, of Symonds-street, is now placing in the market some excellent Auck land-made wines, showing what can be pro- : duced from New Zealand grapes. Mr , Wendelhas some claim upon the public, being a wine manufacturer. He is no new-chum , speculating on the business, attempting what is not within his reach. He has been from his earliest days engaged in the manufac ■ ture of pure, unadulterated wines in his native land (the Moselle, Germany), and carries on at his premises exactly the same principles. His wines are free from all \ adulteration and deleterious compounds, so ; often found in the imported article, and possess in a special degree those invigorating properties which give a healthy stimulus tothesyßtem of invalids. He makes a magnificent tonic wine, calculated to , give tone to disordered stomachs, without i doing violence to the nerves or unduly in , fluencing the brain. Together with private . recommendatious from those who have pur ' chased from him, he holds first-class certifi cates from medical men, from public exhibi tions, and public analysts. A visit [to his premises in Symonds-street , repays the trouble. His cellars are in , beautiful) order, and models of whiteness ; L containing tiers of hogsheads, beyond any . thing that would be expected in so small an ■ establishment. \ To the Editor : Sir,—May I enlist yonr ; able pen on behalf of some improvement to \ Symonds-street. All the winter it has been , inches deep in mud, and now it is inches deep in dust. Cannot anything be done to [ remedy it ? I would suggest, as a temporary measure, that on the first wet day the authorities employ men to scrape the mud off. The cost will be but trifling.—l am, &c., Dust-blinded. Mr R. C. GreenAVOod will offer for sale to-morrow, on the premises, the Papakura ■ Hotel, with furniture, pianoforte, and ' effects. Thehotel stands in a good position, ! and affords an excellent opportunity to an 1 enterprising man who may be desirous of ' entering the business of a licensed victualler. Captain Symonds, of Onehunga, has just 1 issued in a neat tract form of eight pages the ! opinions of the press and testimonials in ; favour of his "Freestone Quarry, at Big Muddy Creek, Manukau," -with the view of | attracting public attention to the value of [ this freestone, in the hope that someone will come forward, and either employ men him ' self to work this quarry, or be the means of forming a company to work it. The notices \ are from public and private sources, and are very favourable. Messrs Buchanan dressed a sample, and say that it is " suitable for ' building and monumental purposes," while ' Mr Gillingham, of the Karangahape ceme \ tery works, "is confident of its durability, s strength, etc." s The lucky holder of Calamia in the first \ Auckland speculation on the event was Mr \ Kelly, an express-driver, who took his good fortune very coolly. The event puts £700 in his pocket. The winner of the other £700 in the second two thousand pounds sweep was a Maori at the Bay of Islands. The holders of the second horses, worth £400, were respectively Miss Johnston, of Bay of Islands, and the manager of a large clothing 1 warehouse.

The property-owners of Wellington-street are very naturally anxious that the whole street should be formed at once, so that they may nut be put to continual loss through the interruption of traffic. The present contract does not extend further than Union-street. All opposition to the complete formation of the street on its per manent level has been withdrawn, and the Council wo aid be consulting the interests of the city as well as of property-owners by doing the work at once. The perpetual breakiug up and patching of Hobson-street was a public scandal, and we have no desire to see it repeated in other parts of the city. Much indignation is also felt, and justly felt, at the breaking up of the newly asphalted paths in Wellesley-street and Victoria-street. The Council seems bent on frittering away its funds, while valuable permanent and necessary works are neg lected. In Drake-street and City West the greatest indignation prevails at the discon tinuance of operations during this fine weather on the large contract let there, after property in the neighbourhood has been damaged, and traffic interrupted by the breaking up of the street. Altogether, anything but a feeling of satisfaction pre vails respecting the manner in which city works are being carried out.

Messrs Tonks and Co. -will sell the clipper brig Vision to-morrow, at 12 o'clock noon. The Vision was built on the Clyde Biver, N.S.W., and is just out of dock.

The following is the clause of the Muni cipal Corporation Amendment Act re the inspection of meat: "The Council may by by-iaws to be made as provided by the said Act, provide that meat to be consumed in such borough shall not be sold or exposed for sale until inspection by an Inspector to be appointed by the Council, and may pre scribe penalties for breaches of any by-laws made under this enactment not exceeding £10 for only one offence." The difficulty which has stood in the way of any suburban district joining the city has now been removed. The Municipal Corpor ation Act Amendment Bill provides that ■yyhen any district is annexed to a borough it*sh#lJ not be liable for special loans. The rating therefore, in such district would not exceed that already levied by the high way baard—a shilling in the pound. A general meeting of the Wade and Puhoi Steam Navigation Company was Jeld on the 31st inst., Mr W. H. Lloyd in the chair. The report stated that the ■eturns for September amounted to £68, * id working expenses £56', several repairs vine been necessary. Mr Elias proposed, Mr Lloyd seconded, " That a call of amd %er stare be made on the 7th De sOs ]> . nG xt," which was passed. Mr eembei ,<i Major Stoney were proposed for Bond aa. - on o f t he company's agent for the the po9ft\ <, cr ip . when the majority of votes issuing of i . our o f Major Stoney, who was were in fan t, e< i. According to the report declared elec< •=, progressing, the company I , Qr a & truatae f or Ponsonby The polling x -Mr Jones, resigned, takes district in place 01 the hours of 9 a. m. place to-morrow, X -.andidates are Mr G. and 6 p.m. The \. More interest than Quick and Mr Field. - e ]t in the event, buf usual appears to be 1 in favour of Mi the betting is strongly O n being that th< Quick's return, one reaa Mr Field resides part of the district where . mentation in M: has already obtained a reprev Linabury. raade by t h, Great preparations are being. ball of tin Committee, for the fifth annual. >lunteers Otahuhu Rifle Company of Vt. t Publii which is to take place in the Distric. longs Hall, ;on Friday evening next. Ai». c M other arrangements, the services Ox. en Impey's splendid brass band have been gaged for the occasion. To the Editor : Sir,—As there are fivt candidates nominated for election to the Parnell riding for the County of Eden and none of the candidates have condescended to give the electors any expression of their opinions, I would suggest that the chair men of the Remuera and Newmarket High way Boards should call a meeting for the purpose of hearingthe candidates and giving the electors an opportunity of eliciting from them Avhether they are in favour of adopt ing the Counties Act or not.—ELECTOR. To the Editor : Sir,—Would you think snch a base action would be committed as I am about to relate 1 No doubt, Mr Editor you are aware that Sunday-school is held in the old Remuera girls school,superintended by an amiable lady of that district. Well, Mr Editor, on going to her cupboard on Sunday last, in which she kept Bibles, &c, she found that, the cupboard had actually been burst open. Now, Mr Editor, not long ago the windows of the above-named school were broken, and the scholars exposed to the cold during lessons. I really think it time that measures were taken to discover the culprit or culprits. —I remain, yours, &c, Sunday School Scholar.

"We understand that Mr J. Mumford, a gentleman well known among Auckland cricketers, has received a communication from Major Tuke, on behalf of the cricket club of Taranaki, with a friendly challenge, suggesting the second week in January as the most convenient time for the contest. The challenge, we believe, will be accepted, so that the event may be confidently ex pected to come off.

The accident to Thomas Bates, tele graph clerk, particulars of which appeared in a second edition of the Star last even ing, did not terminate fatally, as was at first feared. We learn that Bates Lad lately come from Mongonui, and yesterday received kia salary for the past month. Being overcome with sleepiness, his com panions induced him to lie down in one of the offices set apart as a sleeping room for the clerks when remaining late at work ; and in order to prevent his being dis turbed, the door was locked on the outside. A few hours later Bates awoke, and being impatient to get out of the building, escaped by a window, on to the roof, and thence crossed to the roof of the Bank of Australasia. In attempting to jump across the right of way between the bank and the premises of Mr Howdeu, jeweller, a dis tance of about four! feet, Bates missed his footing, and fell a distance of about thirty feet, grazing the Mali in his descent, and thus partly breaking the force ot the con cussion. He was promptly removed to the shop of Mr Sharland, chemist, where his hurts, consisting of a severe abrasion of the head, were bathed. Drs. Goldsbro' and Lee were promptly in attendance, and by their advice Bates Avas removed to the hospital, where the bruises were dressed. He was then able to walk home.

Baker and Farron's dramatic company is playing to good houses in Dunedin.

judgment was given in the Native Lands Court at Tauranga yesterday in the Te Puke case, the award being in favour of the natives with whom the Government has been in negotiation. The Court sits again on the 12th inst.

The Inhabitants of theJDevonport district are moving for bathing reserves, which have long been felt to be a local necessity. Mr P. A. Philips informed the Board that £75 had been subscribed towards the desired object, and had been paid into the Bank of New South Wales on account of the said project; and that the committee had accepted tenders for £180. He requested that the Board would contribute a like sum, according to agreement at the annual meeting. Mr Mays made a similar request on behalf of the West End Bath Com mittee, which had guaranteed £60 towards the Sandspit; asking the Board to contribute £40, as it had been proposed to spend £100 at this site. Mr Mays moved, " That the eums set apart far the two baths be equally divided." Mr Philcox seconded. Mr Duder moved as an amendment, and Mr Alison seconded, "That the amount be divided pro rata on the amount raised by each party," which was carried. The Devon port Wharf Baths will therefore get £45, and the Western Baths £35.

A young man, named Graham, pleaded guilty, at the Onehunga Police Court this morning, to four charges of embezzlement of monies belonging to his employer, Mr It. A. England, actionneer, of Onehunga, and was sentenced by the Resident Magis trate to three months' imprisonment and hard labour, the sentence to run con sequently.

We direct the attention of consumers of meat to welcome announcement in another column from Mr E. Wood, stating that he has made an important reduction in the price of meat. This staple article of food has of late been so dear that many families have been almost prevented from purchas ing, and everyone will be gratified to hear of the resumption of low prices.

The Infant Wonder Troupe, consisting of acrobats, &c, of whom the Elder Brothers are the principal, arrived in the Enterprise this afternoon from the Thames, where they have just concluded a successful season.

The report of the sub-committee of the City Council on the best method to be adopted for re-letting the city abattoirs opposes the idea of letting the whole to one lessee, and recommends that in the meat rooms concrete flows should be laid. The sub committee object zo letting the abattoirs to one man, as the course would tend to defeat the object for which they were erected, by removing that constant super vision and watchfulness which alone can prevent the introduction of unwholesome and unclean meat into the market for human, food.

to the effect that the AusSi a £ S^W, 1 surrounded a party ot bus&S 6 h^ telegram re the Mansfield traS 8 ' a Sergeant Kennedy's body h-iVU aya '- He was shot while endeavoiS^ % f°^- The Victorian Government oSfr I 6SC%. and g £ s oo, for the capture *to J*gg in the school-room. There was afr.i? eS dance. The ninthlyreporr ss o an average 170 scholars and 17 ♦ ?Poi ' Mr Wm.Diddams was n^nimo J^S to the office of superintendent of th P q J^ , school, and in thankingthe ladies esSf for the honor conferred upon him ay? n 1? he cheerfully accepted the office\Jp*«t out a dwe sense of its responsibility Avould endeavour, as far as ■las'.S.^ would permit, to further the interest t^ Sunday-school, and promote $££*** feeling among the teachers uarm °ny of

CHRISTCHURCH RACES.

CHRISTCHURCH, Tue s <W His Excellency th- Governor and^", were on the ground in time for tho ? race for the Free Handicap, with yftL T ball opened. The betting at iLS tk even money on Foul Play, 2 tolDaJv 81 3 to 1 Lara, rest not mentioned. Fflßß Handicap and Sweepstakes ««.''■■■> each, with 1003ovsadded. Oneinil B IMr J. Gilligan's eh h Danebury hv tVo^ 6< 1 aged syrs,9dt (Dennett) .. 7 "^uoer, j °h S ainkineFund'6^.Hl2l^ l ', Mr Knight's b h Lara, 6yrs,B3t si&i " -3 ' Mr R. Mason's b g Campbell, 4yrs Bst Tm» " ° t Mr KoskruKe's eh m Kaluln, oyra," fat 7Jh a •• 0 r Time, 1 mm. 46 sees. Mr Gillfe 2 victory was very popular. The winner S s very loudly cheered on coming to the scale r Dkbby Stakes, a sweepstake of ifcn™ ,' ggwith 150sovs added; for three wS *£ and geldings, Bst Mbs; fillies. SstfiSS I 0011! c horse to save his stakes. Distance,limn c Mr Redwood's eh c Natotor.by'Trafln™; :, Waterwitch. Bst lOlba . ... ™ lraa ««*. c Mr Redwood's eh c York, Bst lOlbs m. 1 V Mathews) ""*■ v. ---1 Mr J. W. MaUock's b c Nemo, BBt"imC 2 r (Higgott) .. .. .. •.«"• «w», :.-.■■ ~ Mr J. Oilligan's b c Merlin, Bst*ion;' 3 (Martineau) J l mos. Mr G-. Eraser's eh f Naiad, Bst 51bs(Clifford)" S The son of Waterwitch -won comfortabi, by three lengths, Nemo third; Merlin y . 'aiad not being persevered with. The new Is ncr of the winner was loudly cheered on ov>. "ng the first win of the meeting aeon. Jockey Clttb Handicap ni Canto, s, added to a sweepstakes of SOmw * 50030\. horse to receiveWsovsfromtheßtK! second. Tse to save his stakes. iSl' third hx. .■ ■ ™M. 2 miieß. b m Maritana, aged, 7st Tito Mr R.Ray'S, •. -. .- _ .. i (Watty) *> c Chancellor, 4yrs, 6st lOlba Mr Goodman's >. .. s (Ridings) .. " Fishhook, aged, Sat'dlbs Mr D. O'Brien's b fe -- .-.; :.. _ '■»■■ (Darrett) „ mpleton, aged, 9st7lbfl Mr R. Ray's b h It. •■ .. „ i (Ray) .. „ .. glands, iyiß,USih Mr Redwood's eh g Lot 5 (Clifford) .. ~ ' "tea, 6yra, Bst Hbs Mr J. Gilligan'a bh Lac. • .. - ..0 (Martiueau).. „ „ "Trs (Thomson) 0! Mr v. Eraser's b m Bribery, tjis, 7st Slbs Mr J. Owen's bf Foam, \ •• .. !. 0 (Walker) . ts, 9at 9lbe Mr J. .oilligan,B eh c Mufti, 4/ , • -- .j. (Nichols) „.; : •», 6et9lbs Mr W. F. Neilson'sch f Luna, in. ~ .. I (Badger) : "*t9lbs.. Mr Redwot>d's eh c Ramarama, 3yis r t .. D (McConkey).. .. ;. .. _-' 71bs Mr Horsfall's be King Quail, 3yrsr, fist .. 0 (Carrington) .. - " For the C.J.C. Handicap fourteen wi • coloured on the card, but of these Fmfo and Ariel were absent. This race was era. siiered a very open one, owing to the hand}-1 cap being so good, and many of the knowing ones were at ji loss to spot it. After a little delay at the post, in which the colours of Bribery and Maritana were conspicuous, Mr Campbell got the lot, except Bribery, away on very good termsj leaving Bribery at the post. Maritana at once went to the front, making the pace very warm indeed, witb Fishhook, Luna. Chancellor, and Templeton close up, the rest forming the rear division. In this order they passed the stand, and at the turn Chancellor, Maritana, Eamarama, Fishhook, and Templeton were the advance guard. Bribery was making strenuous efforts to close up at the roads-. Kama rain a was out of it, and Laertes had shot his bolt. Fishook and Chancellor were , close up to Maritana, who well held the J pride of place. Here Fishhook made his effort, but the gay little mare, favoured with the advantage of weight, was not to be reached. Chancellor, as the horses came to the rails of the run-in, came into second place, and a grand race ensued rbetweea Maritana, Chancellor, and Fishhook. They ran so closely that it was thought to be a dead-heat between the first two. the judge gave his verdict in -favour of Maritana; Fishook being third, Templeton fourth, and Longlands fifth ; the' rest were not ridden out. Time, 3min. 36|sec. Betting : 4 to 1 against Templeton, 5 to 1 against Fishhook and Longlands, 10 to 1 against Maritana, 6 to 1 against Luna, 2to X against Ramarama, 10 to 1 against MnttL .. Railway Plate, of IOO30VS.: entrance, 530T3;. weight for age. Distance, Mr J. Gilligan's eh h Danebury,s years, 9st 21bs. (Denruth) ... ... ... 1 Mr H. Kedwood's eh c York, 3years,Bst. (Cliflord) • •■■ 1.., Mr J. W. MaUock's br c Foul Play, 4 years, 9st. 31bs, (Higgot) ... - » Mr Horsetail's b c Ratcatcher, 4 years, 9st. (H. Hughes) '...,-. — ,v About two lengths separated the second , and third. Time, 50secs. • . The Hack Race was won by Lbthair, and brought a very successful first day's sport to a conclusion.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. The second day's racing commenced tto3 morning, under the most favourable auspices. The, weather was excellent, though rather windy, and the attendance was much larger than on the first day>' the grand stand being crowded even betore the first race, which was announced to | start at one o'clock, and which came °v with great punctuality. ~., • Maiden Platk, of lOOsovs, added to a sweepstakes of lOsovs each. One mue and a half. \ Mr J. W. Mallock's b c Nemo ... •• * Mr Redwood's eh g Pinfire - — , Mr R. Farmer's b c Dundee Time : 2min. 48^secs. , , Betting 6 to 4 against Pinfire> 3 w against Dundee. ... or i Rama Rama and Merliu were scratch 0- After one false start, the horses got W very well together, Nemo having.a sUp" lead, with Dundee second, and Pinfire tluw. The race was a good one throughout, aw the straight Pinfire and Nemo were «JJ" ■■"' neck and neck, but the latter put on aTO and won by halt a length ; Dundee a goo third. Canterbury Cup. 1 Templeton ... ... ••• „ .',,,..,,.. Fishhook... .. ■• "' g Natator Time. 4mins. llsecs. _ ■ : fito 4 Betting : sto 4 against Fishhook, b w against Nator; 4to 1 against Templeton 5 to 1 against York and Ariel ; 10 W^ against King QuaiL ~ iP ,. T i; Tradesman's Handicap:—Foul Play, Danebury, 2; Luna, 3.

Ruffianly Treatment of a Woman.

A MAN named Mahoney, a was justly sentenced to a term of UgFj g ment this morning for cruelly _«S a woman with whom he bad years. The woman's face »"d*Kts, one mass of bruises, interlined intn both her eyes were black and m 0 and temples swollen, all evidencing the piainly that she ha^ been subjecte^. most brutal ill-treatment. ne^ which aate woman's story of her wrongs, v g she had endured patiently ■**. ' waS ; without making a public coroB^» pitiable and sad. The man Mj°g ca whom she trusted, had broken her n^

EVENING STAB. WEDNESDAY. NO NVEMBERfr



VihO THE HEADS OF AUCKLAND X FAMILIES. NEW BOOTS ! NKW BOOTS ! NEW SHOES! A MONTH'S CHEAP BOOT SALE. F. STEPHENS Has Bought at auction -n ■LARG3 CONSIGNMENT OF BOOTS AN SHOES, alao SLIPPERS. These Goods are of most Superior Quality and Finish, were sacrificed at the auction, and will NOW BE SOLD at VERY LOW PRICES, viz.:— Gents' Calf Elastic-sides for 10s 6d Gents' Lace-up Boots, 123 6d Ladies' New Patent Double Tie Derby Walk ing 163 6a Shoes now selling at 12a 6d. (This is a fashionable and attractive Shoe) Seal Morocco Oxford 16s Walking Shoe now selling: at 12s Ladies' Pretty 123 6d Dress Shoes are now 9a 6d Ladies Kid Fancy Shoes (Buckle) were 11s 6d,l but are now 83 6& Cheap Lines in Ladies' Kid Elastic, from 53 6d to 8s 6d per pair. The whole Consignment is offered to the Public at similar Cheap Rates during the next month. . F. STEPHENS. t>ANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES Established 1817. Paid-up Capital £1,000.000 Reserve Fund 450,000 This Bank is prepared to make special arrangements for Deposits lodged for fixed periods, and to transact all other Banking Business on terms to bo ascertained on appli cation. Auckland Branch T. H. IVEY, Manager JM EW fe ■ \jrOODS. The Undersigned are NOW OPENING UP heir STOCK OF NEW GOODS for the in coming Season's trade, comprising— NEW FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, (IN VARIETY). Circy and Black Lustres, Danish Luscres (new shades). New Washing Materials. Brocaded Cambrics, Lace Patterns, Galatea Stripes, and a very large assortment of PRINTS!! ' " " PRINTS!! Great Variety of Patterns and Un usually Cheap. r New Linen Goods, Cuffs, Collars, and Sets, Ribbons, Handkerchiefs, &c. *S, HOSIERY OF ALL KINDS. "** White and Grey Calicos, in all the best makes (English and American). FURNISHING GOODS, and a carefully-selected M*i3. i aSi Stock of General Drapery of every description. Also, NEW CLOTHING OF ALL KINDS For Boy's and Men. Shirts, Hats, Hosiery, Tweeds, &c, &c. 83T % (1/ in the £) Discount allowed upon all Cash Purchases of 20/ and upwards. RUSHBROOK AND BRIDGMAN, AUCKLAND



4 TINABURY& /"WS GRAND SHOW OF SUMMER DRESS GOODS! New Summer Washing Fabh"c Fashionable Millinery Summer Hats Ladies Costumes Girls' Costumes Maids' Costumes Ladies' and Children's Underclothing Black and Coloured Cilks New Shades in Lustres Snowflake Dress Goods Frillings, Silk Ties Gloves, Umbrellas Linen Collars and Cuff's Prints! Prints! Manchester Goods Fancy Goods Millinery, Trimmings &c, &c, kc. AN INSPECTION INVITED. A. LINABURY & CO. '8, 204 & 206, QUKKN-STKMKT. Auckland. RATIONAL INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital .. - £1.000.000. UNLIMITED LIABILITY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, of every description aoceoted on the most favourable terms. All funds invested in thecolony. HKNRY X WILLIAMS. Manager. imURNITURE—Foi the Drawin<*rooin Jj Dining-room, Library, Be xroom, or Kitchen, on Sale at 1 &H. COOKE'S. CARPETS —Including Brussels, 1 apes 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. $ RON BEDSTEADS. — French, Half I Tester, Stump and Folding; Iron Cots, all sizes. Wood Bedsteads and Wood Cots, on Sale at T. & H. COOKK'S. BEDDING.— Hair, Wool/Spring, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattresseß, 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 eeated Chairs, in great variety, on BBS* Sale at T. «c 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 powkh in onr Factory, are enabled to offer articles of local manufacture at a very moderate rate. T, & H. Oooke's FURNITURE and OARPftT WAREHOU E 87. QUEEN-STREKT. nriHE TM'EW yE^LAND <ar CLOTHING FACTORY ~£» EMPLOYS UPWARDS OF 600 WORKPEOPLE. BRANCHES FOR THE SALE OF OUR MANUFACTURES AT AUCKLAND Napier WELLINGTON wanganui DUNEDIN OAMARU TIMAEU INVERCAEGILL 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 Public to encourage New Zealand Industries has been manifested by the great success which has attended all the Branches of the New Zee land Clothing Factory. SUMMER SEASON. 1878-1879. Now in receipt of MKN'S, BOYS', and YOUTHS' CLOTHING, ksfecially Manufactured fob the Auckland Market, and Superior in Style and Fit 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. Xhe Largestand Choicest Stock.in New Zealand of Hats, Caps; Hosiery, Port mßnteaux. Bags, and the latest Novel ties in Ties, Scarfs, Collars, Sec. A SINGLE ARTICLE SOLD AT WHOLESALE PRICE. All Goodsare 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. pRICKETI CRICKETI W. W. ROBINSON, (Late G. Waller), 98, QUEEN-STKEET, AUCKLAND, IMPORTER OF SAVANNAH AND MANILLA CIGARS, Has just received a largo consignment of Cricketing material from the best makers, specially chosen for the importer by the cele brated Australian cricketer. W r. C. Bannehman Billiard Requisites and Foot-balls on hand XTNION INSURANCE COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £2,000,000. AUCKLAND BRANCH, QUEEN STREET, next to the Colonial Bank. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insurances granted on Dwelling - houses, Storeß, Shops, Buildings lv which tr«de ia carried on, Merchandise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of all kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at LOWKST CUHRKNT RATKS. R. H. BTKVENSON, Manager. TWORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN- J3I TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. LONDON AND EDINBURGH. , Established 1809. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Capital £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, K.T. 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 Airiie, 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 Haystoun, Bart., David Mahony, Esq., Dublin. GENERAL COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman : Right Hon. Lord Lawrence, G.C.8., G.C.5.1., and P.C. Fire Risks taken on buildings and property in the Provincial Dißtrict of Auckland at lowest RATES. Losses promptly and liberally dealt with. SHERA BROS., Agents, lQueen-btrebt.



f^'i&EATEST VARIETY of Bedsteads VJT ft* Auckland. Greatest' Variety of BEDROOM Furniture Greatest Variety of DRAwiNe-ROOM Suitrs Greatest VarYety of Dining-room Suites Greatest Variety of CARPETS Greatest Variety of FLOORCLOTHS. CITY HALL FURNISHING ARCADE. Holloway, Sarliek & Granwell Have for Sale— Qr f» BEDSTEADS, the Handsomest in OOU Auckland. Iron, Kauri. Cedar, Rimu,, and Mottled Kauri, Half Tester ana French in all Bizes. Stump and Stret chers, Wood and Iron Cots, Folding and Rocking Cots. m ROLLS of CARPET to select from BrusseK Tapestry, Velvet Pile, Kid dermin° «r, Felt, Duch, Jute, and Stair Cat-pots; Hearth Rugs; Mat tings, various kinds 1 AftA CHAIRS, comprising American, IUW Knglish, Austrian Bent Wood, Italian, and Colonial, to suit all classes. Wholesale and Retail. OftO TOILET GLASSES. Very handsome OVjyj ones just opened; also, a large lot of Chimney Glasses, Walnut, Gilt, and Ebonized Frames. a o CHESTS DRAWERS in various woods and styles. Kr> WASHSTANDS & TOILET TABLES, "^ various designs. QA SETS TOILKT WARE, some very oU choice. BEDDING of all kinds BLANKETS, QUILTS, SHEET, &c. /4OK PAIR WHITE CURTAINS, Lace, *-"-' Leno, Aplique, &c. MANCHESTER DRAPERY GOODS!! CLOTHING, &c. Book Catalogues sent Post Free. Holloway, Garlick and Cranwell, CITY HALL ARCADE, QUEEN AND LORNE-STREETS, Auckland. /^ ALVANIZEU CORRUGATED I R O N. 20 Tons 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 feet lengths, 26 guage Davies' Orb and Blackwall Co.'s brands. FOR SALE BY W. S. LAURIE, 7, Wyndham-stre et. HEMICAL IIfANURK JJrJL The undersigned are now prepared to upply their CHEMICAL MANURE for Root and Green Crops, in any quantity. aAnalysis now ready, and copies will be for ward °d on application. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. OONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. ELECTION NOTICE. RATEPAYERS, Come to the Poll, and exer cise your Votes for QUICK I " The Central Candidate." " The Right Man in the Kight Place 1"



The most trivial affection with which wo are troubled is what is commonly called colds, and yet, trifling as they are from a superficial stand point, they are but inductors or conductors of many dire diseases. If they do not end in pneu monia or some pulmonary complaints, they fall on the kidneys, and here »c just the point at which "Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps" comes to our aid, and by its search ing, permeating, and pervasive action on these organs, restores them to their normal condition. Electricity locally applied means healthy stimulation of the vital forces. —Kxtracta from the " Dictionary of Medical nd Surgical Know ledge," Houlston and Wright Paternoster Row. 1863. Page 516. Paralysis, Rheumatism and Gout.—" The next agent is of mportanoe—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, Qukkn-btrbkt, Auckland.