HOTEL ARRIVALS.

STAR HOTEL, R. J. Davidson, Proprietor.r-- For week ending 21st September, 1878:—Capt. and Mrs Gary, Mr J. Gary. Mr Wm. Gary, Wel lington- Maior-General Stoddard, Mr Parks, Tauranga; Mr Hugh Campbell, Waitoa; Mr Walter Lance, Mrs Me Williams, Misses McWil liams (2), Mrs Martin, Colonel and Mrs Pache, Waiwera; Mr Khrman, Melbourne; Mr A. Orr, Ashburton; Mr Hooman, 1 ondon; Mr Arthur Taylor, Wangatiui; Mr and Mrs Barle, Marton; Madame Charbonnet, Mdlle. Alice Charbonnet, Miss F. Neville, Sydney; MrJ. Marshall. Mrs J. Marshall, Mr D. R. Geilion, Thames; Mr H. Newell, Mr J, Knox, Mr and Mrs Hy. Campbell Waikato; Mr W. Hill, Mr E. Coates, Kaipara.

SHIPPING INTELEGENCE.

tuyji wateb-I $! mO^XrS iti 9UN SSST.—This Evening, 5.5 i BUN RISK.—To-morrow Morning, 0.00 MOON'S AOK.—Last Quarter 20th, 6.9 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

YESTERDAY. Hawea, s.s., Kennedy, from the South Iris cutter, Symons. from Mangawai Fannie, cutter, Ricketts. from Whangapoua

TO-DAY. Mercury, cutter, Baxter, from Tairua Ness, cutter1, Diaz, from Tairua Phceaix, cutter, Youlden, from Russell Wanfrarei, cutter, Williams, from Russell Chrisiiina, schooner, Edwards, from Russell Golden Isle, schooner, Watt, from Russell Onward, schooner, Pankon, from Ruasell Lizzie, cutter, Lawson, from Wangapoua

DEPARTURES.

YESTETDAY. Martha Fisher, barque, Moignard, for Portland Cerastes, barque, Jewell, for Valparaiso Edith, schooner, Sinclair, for Rarotonga Stag, barque, Kobinson, for Lyttelton Norval. schooner, McKenzie. for Tonga Rose, cutter, Frost, for Levuka Kriemhilda, schooner, Bathurst, for wnangaroa Fanny Kelly, ketch, McKinnon, for Whangaroa Mana, cutter, McGuerney, for Tairua Buby, schooner, Cockfield, for Wangaroa Leo, cutter, for Ngunguru TODAY. Magic, cutter, Wilson, for Russell

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

For Rarotonga—Kdith. schooner, at once For Whangarei and Mangapai—Argyle, Tues- Fot Levuka— Agnes Donald, schooner, early For London —Pareora, barque, early For Tauranga and South—Hawea, Thursday For Friendly Islands — Active, brigantine, at For Russell—lona and Wanaka, Monday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

City of Sydney, R.M.S., from San Francisco, Tuesday next Rotorua, s.s., from Sydney, Tuesday next Hero, s.s., from Sydney, Bth prox. Lebu. barque (JFLN), from London; sailed

May 19 . ~ . T Famenoth, ship, from London sailed. June

29 th May Queen, ship (K.L.V.S.), from London; sailed July 19 ." . _ . Glenlora, barqae (W.G.P.T.), from London;

loading Loch Fleet, ship (L.K.P.S.), from London

loading ,_ , „■, Carrie Wyman, barque, from New sTork, sailed

Oluste*Tharque (J.M.T.V.), from New York,

Annabell, brig, from New York; loading Avona, barque, (W.Q.J.N.),from London, sailed

July 13 Look Out, schooner, from Sydney, early. Elizabeth Mills, barque, from Newcastle, early Elliotts, brig (J.D.K.Q.). from Newcastle, early Ethel, brittantine, (S.Q.M.H.), from Oamaru

sailed Bth • Omaha, brigantine (M.L.H.S.), from Chatham

Islands, early Energy, schooner, from Tonga, early Meg Merrilies, brigantine, from SamoM. early Linda Weber, brigantine, from Lytte i on, early Blanche, scbooner, from Rarotonga.en.rly Lapwing, brigantine, from Timaru, eari}'. Vision, brig, from Line Islands, early Ada C. Owen, brigantine, from Noui i and Solomon Islands, early 1 Ryno, brigantine (W.L.G.V.),from Suv..irrow, early ,

IMPORTS.

Per Hawea, from the South: b'J sAeep, iou hides. 1 steam winch, 10 chests, 4hlids., 95 sacks, 262 cheeses, 12 boxes, 31 trunks, ol packages, 19 cases 17 kegs, 9 bundles. 117 sacks potatoes. 1 -nickage.—lreland Brothers. 100 cheese, 18 kega butter, 113 sacks potatoes.— T. H. Hall and Co. 150 hides.—B. Gittos and Sons.

VESSELS ON THE COAST. The following telegram from the Harbour Master at Russell -was posted, outside the office of the flarbour Board.to-day:-^ " A brigautine passed South at seven o'clock yesterday mof fling, and a brig at i p.m. Wind B°The' tofwm^probably be the Flliotts, from Newcastle, and the brigantine Look Out, from Sydney. They should both arrive to-morrow.

Ikwakds Coastwise. -^'Idzzi©, cutter, for Whangapoa, with 28,000 feet timber: Mercury, cutter, from Tairua, with 20,000 feet timber,, and 4 6 tons kauri gum; Ness, cutter, from Tairua, with 21,000 feet timber; Golden Isle, schooner, from Russell, with 98 tons coal; Onward, schooner, from Russell, with 52 tons coal• Phoenix, cutter, f romßussell, with A?, tons coal; Christina, schooner, from Russell, with 10% tons manganis?; Champion, cutter, for Coromandel' HOutwjjbds Coastwise. -~ Wave of Life, schooner, for Russell, in ballast; Adah, ketch, for the Thames, with 12 bags potatoes, 100 boxes canples, 130 bags flour, 80 bags coke, and sundries; Spitfire, cutter, for Cape> ColviUe. in ballast; Fairy, schooner, for Katikati, with a cargo of general merchandise transhipped-from the Lady Jocelyn; Moa, brig, for Kaipara, m ballast; Magic, cutter, for Russell, in ballast. The topsali schooner Wave of Life is to proceed to Russell 'or a cargo of coal. • The tchoimer Aoba. from chis port|tolNoumeß, nut i'i*o Waugarpi on Friday last. Tlv- brig Moa cleared at the Customs to-day for iratapu, Kaipara, where she will load with timlTsr for Lyttlelton.. „ ■ _. . The barque Cerastes sailed for Valparaiso yesterday morning with a favourable breeze. wSsThe schooner Norval saUed for Tonga yester day morning with a full cargo of general mer chandise, and two passengers, viz., Messrs William Porritt and James YouDg. The barque Stas? sailed yesterday for Aracapu, Kaipara, where she is to load with timber for LThe cutter Rose, with a cargo of soap.and potatoes, sailed for Levuka yesterday morning. The schooner Edith sailted yesterday morning for Rarotonga with a general cargo. The Mazeppa letf for the same poit twenty hours previously, and there will no doubt be an exciting race between the vessels. #i . . The barque Martha Fisher. sailed from the Heads yesterday for Portland. Oregon. The new schooner Tubal-Cain is advertised to sail to-morrow for Levuka, Fiji, carrying cargo and passengers, for which she has excellent accommodation. • . ■ • ~ . The P.M. s.s. City of Sydney, with the English and American mails, left San Francisco on the 2ndinßt.. contract time, and mar therefore be expected to arrive here to-morrw vr night, or on Wednesday morning. ■ . - _ The s.s. flawea arrived from the Soutn at dayUght yesterday morning. Pas3engers .:— Misses Smith, Buddie, Wrigley, Butler Roch fort, Mrs Kilgour. Mrs Tuffs and child. Mr and Hra Graham, Mrs Hutchinson, and .Messrs Buchanan. Aitken, Stoddard, Harding (2), Campsy, Moore. Jones, Hopkinspn. Grahani, " Ylncent, Buddie, Stevenson, - Butt; Norns* Combe. Brodie. Leonard/Port. Paget, Master Reid, Major Weir, and 6 steerage. We are . ' :; Napibr, this day. The s.s. Southern Cross, from Auckland, arrived at the Spit at 2 a.m. to day. , Wanganui, this day. ■ The s.s. St. Kilda arrived from Onehunga early this morning. ~. , Gisbobnb, this day. The s.s. Pretty Jane arrived from Auckland at noon to-day.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

. ARRIVALS. Taranaki, s.s.. Malcolm, from the South

DEPATURES. St. Kilda, s.s., Fiowerday, for Wanganui

IMPORTS. &!.'.•:! Per Taranaki, from the South : •■ ■ 1 case cigars, 1 sealed package, 41 bales, 1 box, 43 cases. 3 parcels, 12. packages, 7 bags.

TJie SB. Taranaki arrived from the South to day. She left Port Chalmers at 2 P.m. on Wednesday, and arrived at Lyttelton at 9 a.m. on Thursday ; left again at. 1 p.m.. and arrived in Wellington at 10 a.m. on Friday; leit again at midnight, but itbeing foggy, did not go outside till 6 a.m. on Saturday, and reached Nelson at 3p. m . ; aailedat 5 p.m., and arrived off Taranaki at 7 a.m. on Saturday; sailed again at 4 p.m., and arrived as above; experienced fine_weather throughout. Passengers-Saloon: Mr Mitchell, Miss flenovan. Mr lookes, Mr Wendel. Messrs T. and H. Atkinson (2), MoAstell. KusseU, Ca.pt. Holt, Mr Goldwater. Mr J -itgard, Mr WcNeill, Mrs McNeill, Miss McNeill, iMr Ashen den, Mr Dobbs. Messrs Reid, Keppel,Philps, Kenh.MißS Black, Mra Baker, Miss West, Mr Thomson, Mr Scriven, Mr and Mrs Pascop, Mr Warbrick. Mr McLaren, Mr Snell, MiBS WarreD, and five in the steerage. : ; , __ ~,., The a.a. St. Kilda sailed for sWanganui on Saturday afternoon with a general cargo- M ;-

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Closs a« undkk:- For Thames,'tMs day, at 5.30 p.m. and to morrow, at 10.30 a.m. __■ For Coromandel, per JKotomahana, on Wednes day next, at 11 a.m. . „ For Rus3ell and Kawakawa, per Hawea, this day, at 3 p.m. A ~ . For iiussell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon gonui. per lona, this d ay, at 4 p.m. < For Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, this day, at & p.m. For Waiwera,1 Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Anne Milbank. to-morrow, at 10a.m. For Wangaroa, per Fanny, to-morrow, at

For 'Levuka, per Tubal Cain, to-morrow

at 3 p.m. ' ,' : -For Tairua, per Mercury, to-mqrrow,;at 3 p.m.. ■ For Wangarei Heads, Waipu, Wansarti and . Mangapai per Argyle, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. Foe Tauranga, Gisborne, Is apier, and Southern .provinces; per Hawea, on .Wednesday next For Taranakr and Southern Provinces, por Taranalri, immediately alter arrival of City of Sydi.ey from Honolulu. . ;. o> For Australian Colonies, JBatavia, Smgaporo, China and Japan, via Ton es Straite, City of Sydney, immediately after her arrival. ■ ' . a. Jb. tUfctf. Oiiioi.. fuaiui«acer. ■

BIRTHS.

OXIdSY.—On the 19th instant, i|t herireßidence, Harding-street, the wife of ~J^r. John Oxley pi, '■■ a SOD. ■■'!"''"' " '■'■■■: ' "f::

MARRIAGES.

MoMATH-FORLONG.--On' 16th September, 1878, at Newmarket, by- the Rev. Mr. Munro, James MoMath to Janet Forlong, both natives of Scotland. -,„,..• . .•■•.-■;

DEATHS.

GRAHAM.—On the 22nd September, 1878, at her parents' residence, Seafleld View. Rose Emily Maude, youngest daughter of William Graham, late of H.M. Customs, Lyttelton, aged 15 months. The funeral will take place at 3.30 p.m. to morrow. Friends are respectfully invited to attend. O'BRHflN.—On 23rd September, at Onehunga, after a long and paißtul illness, Margaret O'Brien, relict of the late Thomas O'Brien, aged 52 years.—Napier and Gisborne papers please copy. '■■. ~ , The funeral will leave her late residence at 4.30 p.m. to-morrow (Tuesday), 24th instant. Friends will please accept this Intimation.

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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1878

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

A telegram from our special reporter in Wellington announces the intended Avith drawal of a number of minor Government bills, so that the session will probably be very materially shortened. The Cabinet, however, maintain all the measures essen tial to their policy. Of these, lobby rumour points to the certain adoption of the beer and land taxes, but the pruning of "the Joint Stock Duties Bill, so that it will hardly be worth retaining. Bank influence has proved more powerful than the brewers' combination. Or possibly honourable members were more; deeply interested in stocks than in beer. The gross amount of tne 3oirit stock duty was only estimated at £10,000, so that its entire , re j ec tion would not seriously interfere with the Treasurer's budget proposals.

The constant repetition of inane «heavy platitudes by "a writer with a mind that cannot rise to.the comprehension of a general principle is something that inspires wonder as a rule in everyone but the writer himself. Such brilliant powers require no less than a whole column of a newspaper, morning after morning, for the unveiling of a scheme ot Government corruption and a misapplica tion of the revenues of the colony, as evinced in the omission or the insertion of one half penny in the published financial statement of the Ministry, or the denunciation of all contemporary political^ writers or speakers tor the falsehood aud dishonesty displayed in the misplacement of a letter or a comma. A gentleman of this kind fully believes that he is Sir Oiacle, and that when he opes his lips no dog must bark, and any difference from his opinion immediately produces a majesticshower of kmgwords, of the meaning of which he is generally ignorant, and which are only selected for their ranting sound to be applied with a would-be scurrilous signifi cation. Such a being professes an amount of complacent, vanity-stricken belief in his own incomparibility before Heaven that it is hopeless to attempt to ruffle. Absorbed in poking about after the beam in his neigh bour's eye, he is utterly blind to the mote that is so very conspicuous in his own ; and it would only be wasting valuable time to attempt to convince him from his own mouth that he is that most hopeless of self-wor shipping idiots, the solemn fool, only show ing the want.and not the perfection of educa tion in all his rolling-stock of long words and misapplied phrases. Supposing an old quotation from one of Shakespeare's plays that almost any school-boy would recognise be used to stultify him, for in stance, he merely wags hia wise head and pronounces it a well-known crib from another author, .whose works he never can have read in his life, and whose name he very likely spells wrongly. Then he points i) 6 finger of scorn at his adversary, and* in a stinging sarcasm denounces him as a mendacious chrono - tontologus or an illimitable cryptogram, or something equally to the purpose. A little poodle yelping, and barking, and howling all at once as it rushes at a passing stranger, is equally convinced of its tremendously terror-striking aspect till it tumbles head over tail in the mud, and as capable of dis tinguishing between fear and contempt in the manner of its reception. Gentlemen of refinement of j taste and average education will always look upon such incapable would-be Solomons and their low snarls, or dull attempts to be funny—the greateht sufferers from which are the Queen's Eng lish pud ;,those who subscribe to what is magnificently sty led the organ, in which they appear—as objects of contemptuous pity. It is useless, however, endeavouiing to con vince a self-constituted wise-acre, even when in the stocks, that he is not the admired of all. observers, and on the pillar of fame. The only course is to look upon him as a cheap amusement, and allow him to strut about till he finds that the business of the town fool doesn't pay unless played by a cleverer man than Sir Oracle.

Why there should be more lunatics in pro portion to the population in New Zealand than in any other country is a point "which Dr. Skae, who raises it in his re port to parliament, makes no attempt to settle. The figures are unquestionably recent statistics proving that, while there is one admission to every 1,144 of the-popula tion in this colony there is only ene case of insanity, to every 1,431 people in Victoria and one, in. 1,749 in New South Wales. The English ratios are equally below the New Zealand rate; The matter is, perhaps; less alarming than would at first sight appear. The real cause, is we believe, not so much any peculiarity in the New Zealand atmosphere predisposing colonists -to brain disease, but the practice common in' the South of sending cases of delirium tremens for treatment as lunacy. Though these cases are usually convalescent in a few days they swell the admission returns,! A much more singular fact than that was brought out by Dr. Skae's investigations : — "It was shown in last year's report that not only was there a much larger number of insane men than, insane women in the colony, but that there was relatively more insanity among men than among women, the proportion of insane men to the male population being 1 in 434, and that of insane women to the female population being only 1 in 656. \ The admissions during la3t year point to the same conclusion, those of males being in the ratio of 1 in every 923 of the male population;, while those of women are in the ratio of only 1 in 1,636 of the estimated female population. Another fact of interest regarding the admissions is the great difference in the relative numbers of married and single in the two sexes ; audit seems probable that, if this is not simply explained by a corres ponding difference in the general popula tion, it may have an obviou* bearing on the point just referred to. Of the men admitted 70 per cent, were single and 25 per cent, married, whereas, of the women only 35 per cent, were single and 60 per cent, married." The inference is one that should be taken* to heart by the large floating [population of marriagable but unmarried young menj for while there is a very prevalent sentiment among that class that nothing short of tem porary ■ lunacy can prompt a man to sacri fice his liberty on the hymeneal altar, the fact:) of science—which cannot lie — shew that his chances, of con firmed lunacy are considerably increased by remaining in-the unblest state. .The prospects for single girls contemplating matrimony, are, unfortunately, not quite so cheering. Dr. Skae's report'generally shews the New Zealand: asylums ■■> to be in anything but a satisfactory state, and he

recommend* an expenditure ■of £186,000 on buildings to give increased ECdotamodatoD. SI this £22*400 is set* down for the new wing to the Auckland asylum, to accommo date 107 patients.

Tenders have been accepted by the com mittee of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association for permanent buildings and sheds on a piece of ground at Ellerslie, adioining the racecourse and Green Lane crossing, recently purchased bythat body. One building is 150 long, containing show rooms, offices, dining-room, »nd £*£?"' with verandah at the back. Mr Rhodes is the successful teLderer-£567. Tbe sheds were contracted by Mr John Hill, at £600. They are to be about 700 feet long, suitable for cattle and horses. In addition to the contract price, a large quantity of the timber is provided by the Association. Ample sheep and cattle pens will also be provided. The Show takes place on the 9th of November, by which time the whole of the arrangements will be completed. The committee are using strenuous efforts t) 'upply every accommodation required, and render it the best Show ever held in the North Island. We hope their exertions will be crowned with the success they merit. , ' A few impudent rascals deliberately came forward last week and smashed a| lot of the panes of glass belonging to the Morning side public school. It is a pity that such ruffians cannot be placed in Mount Eden for a week; this would cool their zeal in window-breaking. We hope, fer the sake of the district, that the steps taken to bring them to justice will prove successful. The subject of discussion by the members of St. James' Young Men's Society this evening, is one of much interest, viz., "Was Cranmer worthy of admiration?" Mr Robertshaw will open in the affirmative, and Mr W. Cooper will take the lead on the negative side. The debate on the Temperance question, with some of the leading members of St. James' and Tern peramce societies, will be held on Friday evening next. • . We learn that Mr Josiah Martin, the popular scientific lecturer, is endeavouring to recruit his health at Waiwera. The con cluding lectures, therefore, of his interest ing series at the Young Men's Christian As sociation, are necessarily postponed. A meeting of the masons of the Lodge of St. Andrew will be held this evening, for the purpose of making arrangements for a solemn lodge of sorrow on Thursday, as a mark of respect to the late Walter Graham, a P.M., and worthy brother of St. Andrew's and the Order. One ot those disgraceful charges which occasionally blur the annals of civilisation was introduced at the Police Court and remanded for further investigation. The charge was made against a man named McSwceny, at the instance of William Littledale, of Onehunga, for having violated the person of hie wife. McSweeny was arrested on the serious charge. He has been a providore on board the steamer Bauraki, trading between Onehunga and Waitara; is married, with a family, and about 40 years of age. Littledale is a resi dent of Onehunga, is a Good Templar, and a man of good character; his Avife, however, is a woman of intemperate habits, and her conduct has caused her husband much uneasiness and trouble. The offence, it is alleged, was committed several weeks ago, and while the woman was under the influence of drink. Littledale's wife and McSweeny had been drinking together on the evening when the offence was said to have been committed. It would neither bo right nor proper to publish details, which may ultimately turn out to be untrue, and which are really unfit for the columns of a newspaper. A fine turtle was found a few days age by some workmen in the grounds of Sir George Grey, at the Kawau. The turtle weighed 2501b5., and measured 3ft. in length, and 3ffc. broad. It was quite dead.

The turn-out of the Pakuranga hounds on Saturday at the Harp of Erin Hotel was very successful. A number of ladies and gentlemen were present on horseback, and evinced much interest in the scene. The only accident to mar the pleasure of the chase was that which happened to Mr H. Whiraker, who was pitched from his horse over a wall, his horse falling upon him. Mr Thompson brought Mr Whitaker into town in his trap, and medical assistance was at once procured. It was found that Mr Whitaker had received a severe fracture of the arm. The Katikati settlers have selected their locations. The " Bay of Plenty Times " says :—" On Monday, the 7th inst., the members of Mr Stewart's Second Special Settlement Party commenced to select their land at the Pioneer Store, Uretara. By far the greater number were present, and though Messrs Stewart, Hunter, Mulgan, &c., dispensed the rights of hospitality to not a few, still every nook and cranny in Mrs Bell's Hotel was filled, whilst others erected a tent near the store. Great excite ment was apparent in every face, but harmony throughout prevailed. By pre vious consent Dr Ginders was allowed the first pick, and selected a choice spot of 50 acres, behind Mr Hunter's farm. Major* General •'. F. Stoddard, who came next in order, by the advice of Mr R. C. Jordan selected his land on the banks of the Tuapiro River. Mr Rowley, No. 3., took his farm next to Mr Killen's, whilst Mr Park, who succeeded him, selected his land near the Tahawai native' settlement. The proceedings were interrupted by the Avhole party going en masse to witness the driving of the first pile of the bridge across the Uretara River.. On Tuesday the work was recommenced, and there being no inter ruption, w&s speedily finished. History re peats itself, as we already hear each indivi dual asserting his OAvn farm to be the best, and indeed.there is every reason'to believe that those who stick to their land will have no cause to regret it." A fine Newfoundland dog, the property of Mr Kelly, of Mount-street, has been subjected to wanton cruelty by some miscreant. The poor dog returned to his master yesterday, faint and bleeding, and upon examination it was found that twelve of the dog's toe-nails had been drawn completely : out. The animal moaned piteously, and it is feared that he must be destroyed to put an end to his misery. The matter is in the hands of ths police, and it is hoped that Jthe "coward■wretch 9' will be.brought to justice, and punished for such an act of cruelty. Constable Jones, an active member of the police force, has been appointed to the Freeman's Bay district, and the selection, we have no doubt,, will give general satisftctiou. The numerous offences, recently brought to light in that locality necessitated the appointment of a vigilant officer in Freeman's Bay.gfiHgsgg "A Resideut in the. Street" writes, complaining that Mr D. Goldie's office, Custom-house-street, encroaches seven feet on the street, and stating that he, like his neighlours, should be compelled to toe the mark. ■ '."■..- To the Editor : Sir, —I consider the public pound in Newtou almost a farce with regard to its management. The distance between the pound and the keepers residence is about 1J miles. Well, I ask how is a person to act, if he wishes to impound troublesome animals? Will they, quistly stay, contemplating their prospects, while those they have offended hunt up the keeper ? Ten chances to one if they find him at home. —Yours &c., Reform. The members of the Remuera Cricket Club held their annual meeting on the evening of the 20th inst. Mr Wm.- Buck land in the chair. MrD. Tonks, the Secre tary, read the xepprt, which was .satis factory, and adopted'. The retiring officers were re-elected. On, the motion of Mr S. Jackson, .seconded by Mr Gheesemari,- the following resolution; was carried :—" That the Remueva Cricket Club, being composed only of residents in the Remuera Highway District, in playing matches with suburban clubs, will play only against such is.embeis of those dubs us are bona fide residents ia the districts represented by surh"'jUib.3."|j

'■'■■'' LAn entertainment, in aid of the, Christian Doctrine Society; will b& given bfiiTyedneg day, the 16tH^Octbber; in the Lome-street Hall. '-'i ■ ■ '.^V:..v'^' V- „"

THE CASE OF MADIGAN.

(To the Editor of the Star.) Sib,—Your journal, happily, has its oplumna ever open to the cause of the oppressed. That lam one who has been deeply wronged I will leave you to determine, air, I have been a resident inParnell for the past ten years, earning my bread by the sweat of my brow, and during the whole of that time, I defy- any one to say they have ever found me anything but just and honest in all my employments and dealings. On the 12th of this month, being the- day of the Parnell Municipal election, I went to record my vote, but found, unfortunately, that I was too late. I naturally felt annoyed at this, and got excited, and (as is very frequently the case with many people) went to the public-house, and took more liquor than was good for me. I mention this to show that it is tne farthest from my thoughts to give a one-sided statement. Prior, however, to my going to the hotel (the Exchange) I went to Mr Wood's, the butcher,, ana bought a piece of beef,-which I took with me to the Exchange. It appeara that a bible and album were missed from the hotel after I left.Jand as a little girl stated; she saw me leave Witn a parcel under my arm (the beef I bought at Mr Wood's) I was arrested, locked up, and kept in durance for one week—at the end of which time the police withdrew the charge against me. And here, sir, am I not only deprived of my liberty for a week, and unable to attend to my work and thereby earning a week's wages, but undergone the treatment of a felon, my character blasted, my chances of future employment seriously lessened, to say nothing of my agony of mind in being so cruelly, so unjustly, treated. If ever there was a wreng that needed resistance, mine is a true and 'a righteous one.—l am, &c, jambs Madigan.

Firs at Pukekche.

Last evening at six o'clock a fire broke out in a store at Pukekohe belonging to Mr Grosse, storekeeper, of the viJliage. The fire occurred through the upsetting of a kerosine lamp, by a child, and before sufficient help could obtained the whole of the store was in flames, and within half an hour of the outbreak, was in ruins.

The store and contents were insured for £1,200 in the South British, of which £500 is reinsured. • J

THEATRE ROYAL.—"LISA ECCLES."

" Lisa Eccxrcs " was produced at the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening for ihe first time this season to a magnificent house. The dress circle was fairly filled by an appreciative and fashionable assembly, and the lower parts of the house were perfectly crowded, so much so, that standing room could scarcely be obtained. The performance was certainly worthy the occasion, and one of th be»t of the season. The play itself gives sufficient scope for the-introduc tion of a great deal of wit and pleasantry, and therefore it does not, as is too often, the case, dra« upon the audience and produce those feelings of erinui and weariness, which it pro perly is intended to remove. On the contrary, it was interesting, exciting, and exceedingly amusing. As the piece was played in this city last year, it will be unnecessary to refer to the^ plot, which must bo known to most theatre goers. Mr Farron appeared in his double character of Hettie Btoefel, a professional vocalist and dancer, and Michael Slattery, an Irishman fresh from the " old sod." His repre sentation of both characters was simply wonder ful. The clever manner in which he dressed in these parts was extraordinary, and he cer tainly has attained considerable perfection in the art of stage dressing. His acting, too, was really excellent, and elicited loud and frequent tokens of approval from the delighted audience- Mr P. F. Baker appeared in hie old imperson ation of Heinrich Kccles, the German 'actor, assistant detective, interpreter, and Captain of the Volunteers. His actiDg was all that could be desired, and he imparted a great deal of humour in the rendering of the character which woulds have been lost in less able hands,, and on the whole contributed in a very large degree to the amusement of the audience. The volunteer corps, drilled by Afrßakorin 24 hours, wa3 introduced by that gentleman, and the regularity and uniformity of their movements elicited loud and enthusiastic applause, and the exercise had to be repeated. The songs and dances, introduced by Messrs Baker and Farron, were all well rendered, and rapturously encored. Mr H. Jerden played extremely well as Duncan Blaud, the imposter, and he gained the approval of the audience. Mr E. Ryan, we think, rather overdid the part of Policeman Batters. The parts were all f ah-ly represented. THIS EVENING

"Lisa Eccles" will be repeated again, where, no doubt, there will be another good house.

CABLEGRAMS.

Bismarck Dangerously 111'

(SPECIAL TO THE STAE:)

LONDON, September 20. Bismarck is in a critical condition, suifering from erysipelas.

AUSTRALIAN.

DEPARTUBE OF BQETON'S CIECUS.

SYDNEY, this day. Burton's Circus is starting for Auckland

Proposed Alliance Between Russia and Turkey.

LONDON, Sunday.

The rumour is confirmed that Russia hns submitted to Turkey a treaty of friendship and perpetual alliance, to be entered into upon the payment of the stipulated war indemnity. - •

[EEUTEK'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

The China Squadron.

Herzegovina Pacified.

# : LONDON, Sept. 21. / Vice-Admiral Robert Coate has been ap-' pointed Commander of the China Squadron. The Austrian official despatch'announces that'the province of Herzegovina has been completely pacified. '• , , / " ' .

NIHILIST PLOTS IN RUSSIA.

[SPECIAL TO PRESS AGBNCY.I

DONDON, Septembes 21. The Nihilists occasion serious ■ uneasiness

in Russia; A plot has been discovered to breakinto the prisons and free the Nihilists. Numerous arrests have been, made.' .; ; RUSSIAN EVACUATION. The Russians evacuate St.' Stefano to-day, and the Turks occupy to-morrows >- TURKISH CESS lON TO GREECE. Turkey is willing to cede to Greece several islands in the Archipelago,; but no main land. ■"■;;..' '';:'*}■': .,;:.'•'; ,; /;,-w,;■"->■< :; .- ~--.:,-. r .. ;:

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON, September 21

The money market is easier. * Bank minimum unchanged. Bank reserve in a> satisfactory position. Stock market stag nant. The market for Australian securities is slowly recovering from late prostration. At the wool sales the attendance and; competition are better, and renewed .i business. The ■withdrawals to date are : eighteen thousand bales. The series close I on the 7th October. .."Wheat crop not so large as anticipated. ~ „

DISTRICT COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before F. D. Fenton Esq., District Judge.) Ahbitratiqn GaSje.—McSweeny v. Holmes. Claim, £100. Mr Tyler and Mr Thorne for plaintiff, and Mr S. Hesketh for defendant.—ln this case, the plaintiff, Daniel McSweeny, claimed, of Thomas Holmes for damages for an assault which occurred in June, 1877.—1t was finally decided to settle the case by arbitration, and Mr Geo. W. Binney was! appointed arbitrator, who now brought up an award of £7 18 6d, -to be paid by defendant with costs, £7 3s. ■ . . :"■ ~

Buckland v. ■■'■■'■' Westbeach.—Claim, £51656 d. Mr A. Whitaker for plaintiff, and Mr S. Besketh; for; defendant.—This Avas an action, brought on behalf of Mi- Alfred Bucklandto recover from the defen dant^ Walter E; We|tbeac>i, the amount of balance of account.— Mr,S. flesketh.said he was instructed to confess judgment, j Costs/ £4 6d. >- <:

Jackson y. Cookk—Mr Laishley for plaintiff, ;' Mr Tylerjfor'fefendant,-^rln this claim, Lindsay; Jackson sued ' defendant^ Charles Edward Gooke; for work and isiater ial, according, to cbntract.-—Mr .Laishley saidj that, subject to the approval; qf. the

Court, it 2wa 9 arranced v TWS^t. between the parties^A"* dS arburaboß,.and a8 there S 6 taxis in the matter, audit?* te^&« have, the opinion O f Waa® Theoptilus Heale had be P SUtTe^ arbitrator.-Mr Tyler^afewS His Honor con S ii ce r e d mfeob& as good a man as they conH^SS^ The case was therefore *° <& ion, MrHealel D p b o g^3tos the award to he brought nr, Q Several other cases 4r e Sfx^o B out of Court. - ™tttttaliy The Court.then lose.

REV. A. RICHARDS' ADDRESS OF "TEMPERACE."

Rev, A. Richards, of 7L T , America, who is nowiom^L • 'Inlt^ a* 1' the benefit of hi ß ull^»KMsS { ing and instructive adSw^'l^ffiSfl at the Temperance Half S?hßatltt» the auspices of the Tem^l^B^ Haultam occupied, the S O6 s *mW cad accepted the poslttoSW^'-ffl pleasure, and .was eratifl^ 0. introduce the R 6T M^ft^ -!*M the cause of total abating™B'a^fw"« Mr Richards wasnotmuchT*' but he was sure tKfe* W much better known. BeZ?i OngwS ever, but whether of the, it ni° str«iito??l a descendant of the lost M&<& man, ever ready to heln »n iT!I h« Wl^ to help i? ca a yes ottdTridfes» would not trespass ud6ivT£ *tff sure that what MrßiTartb Z rfl* upon America and heHDMtM? ™dWtoE greater interest. The Rew° B Ad& rising, was greeted with an^'^til menced by saying that in $«*■* afJ suffered excruciating nain a^ttotßW should disappoint «?» the Stau and found that ™?>Bi colonel was to, lean ?£ {^ m felt in duty bouad to $a^« like a true soldier. He W at irv he seldom prepared a speech hmo^!^ things ana thoughts as they c^ eDe* fired without order, &d lut i^RalS" not claim to be a Bri« 8 her C&?^l came, from England. The-^&Sfi was now stirring aU England tffiS 1$ was how to remtive the awfti," tooij2 .peranca. which -was sweenim* and hurryiug its thouSs &'*2 trnction. Over Nova sSwi"^ll? 4t well as in the United sK^^W £ tidal wave passing, andft^.Wß heart of every-thinfe, &H^ «Wjfis done^with the great rum SS@&&Hf which is the greatest curses rt^ 6 <* Everything, ac toinKlv hart'i? 6^o^, dow*f the drink ScfaUuk^ do^S some of the cities -and fc 36.^' attemptshadbe|nmadelodriToTu&Bii instances it had beea driven m,/i '""W not effectually destroyed^TW^^S tempeiance organisations, andthwi fI?H some good; but, amid these; offigP question came up: how can awoS effective institution b* estahlf,* Ba^ shall go tp m thc roots 6f .ffiffi™ arose the "Temple of HonDnrSS, 8" and successful of t&mtoeraiiceiDWSft brethren of this $ apparently lost and depraved ?ZA' sympathies of "mea ■ aßpiWl daily prayed for the divine bleßsfc?1 efforts to reclaim the fallen, -anSIS positions of trust and honourable ffi^l many instances much perauasioniS and when brought .back the !cESS Lodge would pat his hand tidSßfl inebriate, and pray fervently to f&kl- would lead him b/His B Pl rit,^fe him in hia vows. The lecturer citifS* men who had thus beeriretohnedl«sPl now a blessing to their famiUeaWS The Temple was invariably ope&SIS with prayer, a course which.he "-'mm& recommend. One remarkable iaS? reformation of a drunkard, of New London, was patheticallyrsffl'S members had great work in bringS® Temple, but after being implmSll by twelve of them,, the twSfalgS over. He had lo?t his situation,! (to* all that he possessed in' the worti'msS weepiDg wife and starving childtitHS the prayer went up and the hand of taw wasuitonhis shoulder, the man tsajj' struck, saying that,was theiflrattiMS lieved, that had ever been, offered fw throne of heaven on his benaliS made a solemn pledge never'-to tofti drink again, and, as he kept hiM, his former employer. Mr Bond, reatondk the lucrative position he had formsrh fc Mr Richards next treated of '.'tbCMtfji domestic advantage of the rsjnßteiq' adAtsj the Temple of Honour. They-'had'.anj prayer meeting, after !whicli soSeiim drunkard in the neighbourhood;™:«& and he had no peace until brought fesckiiiil fold oE pobriety. He next treated oftSjjta stingine-s of total abstainers, -wluclilmibi a proverbial characteristic oFtfcem, ftis! possible to Iseep the wheels- goftjffii grease. In America, every, member.tf&s Temple contributed his fair and Kgula^iri towards the fnnds; and every tothfr, ■ event of death, had the satisfaction oibw that his wife and family were provifefs, he (the lecturer) died to-monwaraiSi would receive from, that source Sl*. Hence the Temple of Monouiv'mstteteL Insurance Company in the world. Eebi's versed with Auckland ladies, andtiejie struck with the one idea, that \n all.thotoi takings and meetings they.Md;!^: prayer. He believed tnat God was Mtbta ment, and success was impossible Mm help. The lecturer save a nrnute facts from his own ohsermffill ing the "rum curse," and cMst tefling illustratioDS, permeated yttij&m humour, concluding, an exoeflejilltSß discourse by persuading all present, wii still trifling with the enemy, to l«tt«B alone, and stand in the face of natort,^ Church, and of Heaven, and tvb■ t neither touch nor tasre the accursetl n sincerely believed, that the time wojMe wh«n the great " rum curse " wonrn W for ever from the- earlh, and MpaltTg (Applause.) During the eveniJig|!||| and his cboir sang "Beautiful Bain, U forget the Valley ?\" Those EveiplW the National1 Anthem.. On the mute ti Brame votes of tha»ks were acoqMi lecturer and choir.' and on the motion ol * Hemus a similar vote was tenderedjw man, all of which were duly ackri(ffggg|

AUSTRALIAN.

-' {PSESS AGENCY.) , THE VICTORIAN LOAN. TIGHTNESS OF ENGLISH MOM MARKET. THE NEW GOVERNOR VICTORIA. MELBOURNE, Septemte* IN the debate"on%'e Xban BiD,"*; versed in financial f matters, >wMf| that the loan: was Necessary, wged|? debentures should not be: ; forced|| London market; just now, }^M i following telegram received by at? dated Banks £-<tfondon|2Sth*gg To J. Mathieson>:Esq., Bank w.;P asia, Melbourne.— The 'Associate^ advise that the stringent state, ol « market, and.-the..alarm taken byi. Exchange as to the amount oi aw» loans, makes it hopeless, aUl>-»-;, launch your loan. The Bank beiw , the minimum of £90 would fa* w"» (Signed) D..LAENACH." ,•., Mr Berry, speaking at DaggJ Liberal banquet" giveiwto tagft colleagues, defended his Mif|i| best ever formed in the countaJSffi to Ihe large amount of rofj||| as an evidence of fheir.fitneM W He congratulated the country on %, tionof a real Liberal P^M.,% |i the Opposition and the Council • the cause of the dead-lock,.«»« depression in..the colony,-.^".ijil if the Council dared to rejec f } , ( Bill to appeal to Doivnuu:^" down amidst prolonged cheers. The Government have brong to abolish fees at the ui.i*J throw it open to all state egg admiralty suivoy kasbeenffgj^ Stanley and his- nays«||| Imperiallpfficers,have been ordere the Admiralty. ;': ~ 1 ;t,oo^ There appears little l}^l^ session coming to a close We are yet in ignoranceaah^ h ; pat!1 be our future* AGoveraor., a» .^ Bncldngham is-spoken oi, " }IeI f strong preference in favour or w ■Robinson or Lord Norniaiibj- |«a There appeal's some <Wa£* ; s c:1-; Mr Walker's Gentleman team , r over. It is said that asnff^it eleven cannot be gqt togetuer, ■Zingari Club will send over* H yet nothing is certain. _Vi from M ■ The diamonddrills ordere^ " have arrived/ and applicag ■{„,* made from nearly every dist»- ■ USThe^illot tMUteEjtf^V pioneer of the cploay, she** tfl" • and complaintsarobeard^ep d y only hope is that thwgs vu » or i sp rin K . p ip f iontlA(i^.^ft1« ncUup ' ■weeks., " , "''■■■:■.; ' ' |!j|| :' '' I

vvFTVTT^a STAR MOTSTDAI. SEPTEMBER 23



CHEMICAL -mf: A3l UR E. The ■■•*'uhaerßisrn«d ar« now wc-rarovV to niitjplr their CHBMIOAIj MANI/UH: u,r Root . a i«n'Srei fOT.C.ro|B,-inariy^»^'WT.V. ~',,, Analysis bo*- ready, and.ropier w».i bo for warded oa app>;cafc:orv >o ; . r , ' / - 101, Q.aoou-Etrett.



:NEW S PT G &OODSJ ■ . | . . | <|£__. THaiUndersig^ed are NOW OPENING UP heir STOfcK QF NEW GOODS for the in .coming Season's trade, comprising— 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 Vabiety of Patterns and Un usually Cheap. New Linen Goods, Cuffs, Collars, and Sets, Ribbons, Handkerchiefs, &c. OF ALL KINDS. "®8 White and Grey Calicos, in all the best makes (Englißh and American). FURNISHING GOODS, and a carefully-selected Stock of General Drapery of every description. Also, NEW CLOTHING OF ALL KINDS For Boy's and Men. Shirts, Hats, Hosiery, Twesds, &c.-, &c. tar % (II In the £) Discount allowed upon all Caah Purchases of 20/ and upwards. RUSHBROOK AND BRIDGMAN, DRAPERS. CLOTHIERS, &0., JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE (Opposite the Army and Nftvy Hotel), UPF^R QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. TTNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA. ESTABLISHED 1837. Paid-up Capital .. • £1,500,000 ■Rksbrved^Fund .. .. •• •• 780,000 This Bank receives Deposits at Interest, and transacts all general banking business on the most favourable terms, which can be ascertained at its office in Queen-street, and its other Branches and Agencies in the District. JOSEPH K. POUNDS, Manager, Auckland. npiHE NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Incorporated under the Companies Act, 1882 an 1867, and the New Zealand Act 1,1873. This Bank is prepared to grant Special Rates for Deposits, and to arrange for transaction of all Banking business. Terms to be ascertained upon application. (Signed), DAVID HE AN, Manager. Auckland, 14th September, 1878. fTIHE COLONIAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. i Sdboribed Capital £1,000,000 Reserve Fund 36,000 This Bank is open to make Bpecial arrange ments for Fixed Deposits, and Banking business generally. wiLUAM BURTON, Manager. Auckland Branch, 14th September, 1878. T> ANK» OF AUSTRALASIA. Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1835. Paid-up Capital £1,200,000 Guarantee and Rksebve Funds .. 215,710 Undivided Profits 151,599 ■ This Bank is prepared to make special arrange ments with respect to Deposits, and to transact all other Banking business on the most favour able ten«B. Rates can be ascertained on application. Auckland Branch: J. LAWFORD, Manager. WE, the undersigned Watchmakers and Jewellers, beg to inform the Public that our respective places of business will CLOSE on and after SATURDAY, Sept. 21st, at 2 o'clock. JAMES HOWDEN SEYMOUR WTCLLS, F. H. LEWISSON HERMAN PENZHOLZ ■ i:g:IS^ RTZ?i^s aitA E MYs ; i LISw. Aj Lv^ T |a|^£||nriksen 1 THOMAS^AKKK I3IDOR ALEXANDER. URNITURE—For the Drawingroom Dining-room, Library, Be xroora, or Kitchen, on Sale at JL &H. COOKE'S. „ CARPETS— Including Brussels, 1 Apes try, Kidderminster, Stair Felt, and Dutch, on Sale 1 & H. COOKK'S. , . ■ ■ T INOLEUM and Floorcloths, all widths, JLJ Bath Mats, in Linoleur and Floorcloth, on Sale at T & H. COOKIE'S HEARTH RUGS, Door Mats, plain and wool bordered, Matting, Wool Mats, Bed-side Rugs, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. . PON BEDSTEADS. — French, Half • Tester, Stump an d Folding; Iron Cots, all sizes. W"od Bedsteads , and Wood Cots, on Sale at T. & H. COOKK'S. .. BEDDING.— Hair, Wool, Spring, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattresses, Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pil lows, on Sale at T. & H. .COOKK'S. . " f^i LASSES.—Ghimney Glasses, m Gilt, \JT Walnut, and Maple Frames, Toi let Glasses, Toiletware, Cane seated Chairs, in great variety, on Sale at T.« 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- Oooks's FURNITURE AND UARPKT WARKKOU X 67, QUKKN-STRBWT. RYE GRASS! RYE GRASS CLOVERS. JUST TO HAND, A consignment of 400 bags POVERTY BAY RYE GRASS, for Sale cheap. ALSO; On Hand, WHITE CLOVER . RAPE;- RBD CLOVER TIMOTHY COW GRASS LUCERNK &c, &c, &c Of Sufkrior Qua ity l W. J. HURST & CO., , ! 101. Queen-street. /TtI.TY OF AUCKLAND. .ERECTION OF BUILDINGS ON HARBOUR ' ■■ RECLAMATIONS. Notice' is hereby given that all peraonscom mencing to erect Buildings on the Harbour Reclamations within the enlarged <■■: City Boundaries, from Franklin-street, Freeman a Bay to St. Barnabus Point, Parnell, -without giving due notice to the City Surveyor..and obtaining the necessary ■ written permit, are liable to a penalty of Five Pounds tor every 'da* upon which they shaH so offend. : .: ~\*~ \■' " Town Ckrk. Town Clerk's Office, » September 20,1878. .



-VrORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN j\ TILKINStJIIANCiJ COMPANY;*; LONDON AND EDINBURGH, ; BSTABLISHBP 1809. ~ , Incorporated by Royal Charter;: fftnltal ''"' ~'■ ~ ..£2,000,000 capital .. — •• ••• ~" " imsh Reserve Fund.. - - •• •- .1.082,768 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest, 1877 .. .. 916,616 Pbebidkntj — His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe, K.T. V lOrc-PRESIDBNTS: His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, K.G.; His Grace the Duke of Abercorn, K..Q. Extraordinary Directors : Right Hon. the Earl of Airlie, Right Hon. the Karl of Strathmore, Right Hon. Sir James Fer gusson, of Kilkerran, Barti, Sir Matthew White Ridley, Bart.. Right Hon. the Earl of Elgin, Right Hon. Lord Wolverton, Sir Walter James, Bart., Sir John Majorbanks, 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.O. Fire Risks taken on buildings and property in the Provincial District of Auckland at lowhst BATES. Losses promptly and liberally dealt with. SHERA BROS., Agents, . QOEEN-STREET. ESSENCE OF THE BLUE GUM, OR EUCALYPTI GLOBULUS. The Australian Anti-Fever Tree—That is, the Blue Gum, or Eucalytiis globiilus— has now spread its fame throughout the world, though many do not properly estimate its splendid qualities.? The Essence as manufactured by Messrs Sander and Son, although not a panacea for every ill that flesh is heir to, is, nevertheless a Grand Remedial Agent. In Scarlet, Typhoid, or any case of Fever, nothing wiH protect better against contagion than a few drops of the essence poured in -the palm of the hand, and rubbed in, in order to liberate the vapours, or sprinkled over the clothes. The perfume will be noticed for a great length of time. . . : Inwardly used, take three or four drops in half a tumbler of water. The essence effects a most surprising change of the' whole constitution, correcting Indigestion, and creating a Healthy Appetite. In Cases of Sickness, a few drops put into a saucer, and put into the room, will, being an etherici essence, evaporate, and fill the room with the "purifying vapour. •■;.-. Are you obliged to travel 9 A few drops oc casionally rubbed on.' the ' body will protect against any contagion you may be exposed to in coming direct with sick persons, or in sleeping in tho same room with, or in beds occupied pre viously by, sick persona. All Hotelkeepers will do well in-sprinkling from time to tune- in drawers, ■where linen is usually kept, a few drops of the pure essence It produces no "spots whatever, as every, particle of it evaporates, and nothing remains. For all Wounds, Cuts, Burns, Scaldings,Ulcers, and Cancerous Wounds, a piece of linen wrapped round the suffering part, and moisted with a few drops of the,eucalypti essence, will stop all pain, and effect a speedy cure. In cases where a piece of linen cannot be applied, the moistening of the suffering part with the pure essence will do as well. In Case of Colds, moisten tho nostrils with a few drops and inhale the vapour, and you will feel the immediate relief and entire riddance of the heat. Sole Agent for Auckland and District: A I C X I N, Tiik Pharmacy, Queen-street, Auckland. -OJOARD OF EDUCATION. The City and Suburban Schools will be Closed on FRIDAY md MONDAY, the 27th and 30th instant. By order of the Bonrrt.' VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. T> O N E M E A L. 50 TONS CALIFORNIA BONEMEAL. For Sale by W. S. LAURIE, 7, Wyndham-strk'et. BONEDUST! BONEDUST BONBDUSTI ;; TO ARRIVE, Per'Dsrcy Pratt,' 'Kail-lea1' t»nd 'Look-ou .150 tons BONEDUST Also, 50 tons SUPERPHOSPHATE. W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. JHN COURAGE NEW ZEALAND V.J. INDUSTRIES I ' TO THK PKOPLX OK AUCKLAND ! M KSSRS. XXALLENSTIC N jDrOTHKRS Desire to inform yon that a RKTAIL BRANCH or the NICW ZKALAND CLOTHING ITACTOKY Is Now OPKNIn Queen-street, opposite Theatre Royal. To effectually Introduce their Goods and drive out the imported article, they have decided to SELL a Single Article at the Wholesale Prick. AH Goods are'marked In Plal» \ Figureß, for Nett Cash only. Any Article purchased and not ap proved of, will be nxohanged with the same courtesy with whioh It was cold, or it desired. money will be returned. ;. ■ The success whiofo has attended the Now Zealand C thing Factory's . Retail Branches In other towns leads the Proprietors to believe that there exists a praise worthy desire on the part of the Public to encourage New j Zealand Industries, especially wher superior advantages are offered; and - ■ your support Is solicited on this under-■/.,(, . ''. standing Only. ', "."■•:>■ ,;, v , J. k ROBINSON, Manager Auckland Branch. SOLB AGENT roa W E R T EL E J M' 8 CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES, THW B ST MACHINE! TN THUI WORLD. Look out for shams in the shape of poisonous imitations of the People's favourite health beverage, Udolfho Wolfe's Schiedam Aho matic Schnapps. These detestable swindles often bear counterfeit labels or name's closely approximating to that of the true article. A close scrutiny should be brought to bear upon preparations purporting to be the real Schnapps. "A friend in need is a friend indeed." Keepa bottle of <?Hiollah's Aperient Mixture in the house. You can never tell how poon or how suddenly you may be seized with BicknePß. &. dose or two of this safe and invaluable medicine would put you right very quickly. Ask at the Chemists for "Ghollah's Great Indian Cures."