SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

TTTrtTT TOATWTt (This Afternoon, 6.9 __mti WAIRK— - )To . morrow Morning 6 29 SUN SET.-This Evening, 5.55 BUN RISE.—To-morrow Morning, 5.48 MOON'S AGR.-New Moon, 27th, 1.49 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

..... ' ■» - >v.7LAST EVENING. Leo, cutter. Conway, from Ngunguru Linda Weber, .>• brigantine, McKenzie, from Lyttelton Laetitia, schooner, Austin, from Gisborne

TO-DAY „ r „„ n^ Elizabeth, barque, Meyer, from Newcastle -.«__.. lona, s.s., Farquhar, from Russell Rowena, s.s., Sellars, from Tauranga

DEPARRTURES.

last evening. Hawea, s.s., Kennedy, for the South Mercury, cutter, Baxter, for Tairua TO-DAY.' lona, s.s. Farquhar, for Russell

IMPORTS.

Per Linda Weber, from lyttelton: .dl sacks potatoes, 230 loose cheeses, 12 cases^ ditto, 63 cases bacon, 2 sacks wheat, 5 sacks barley, lUu StLclvS flour* Per Elizabeth, from Newcastle : 756 tons coal, 600 bags coke. 19 bags bonedust.

EXPORTS.

Par Hawea, for the South: 1 wheelbarrow.—E. Porter and Co. 15.285 packages, 1 parcel. 85S cases, 20 _ boxes.—Owen and Graham.

Outwards Coastwise.—Coralie, cutter, for Katikati, via Kennedy's Bay, with 30,000 feet timber; Lsetitia, schooner, for Russell, in ballast; Phoenix, cutter, for Russell, in ballast; Lagoon, bargei for Cabbage Bay, in ballast. Inwards Coastwise.—Leetitia, schooner, from Gisborne. in ballast; Three Brothers, cutter, from Tryphena. Great Barrier, with is tons firewood, and 50 puriri posts. -^„„_„„ The barque Elizabeth arrived this forenoon from N ewcastle after a passage of fourteen days, with a cargo of coals. Captain Meyer reportsi. "Left Newcastle on Thnrsday, 12th inst.. with northerly winds, which continued until sighting the Three Kings yesterday morning. -Heavy weather was also experienced all the "way across. Down the Coast till arrival this morning northerly winds and disagreeable weather, tone brought two passengers tor AucMand, viz.^ivir and Mrs J. Conner. She has alsor for Samoa two passengers-Mr and Mrs G. OBrien. Ihe Elizabeth is a fine wooden barque belonging to the German firm of Goddefroi and Son. Alter discharging her cargo, she is to proceed to Apia, Thesi. Pretty Jane left Gisborne for this port last evening, and may therefore be expected here to-morrow night. _.__. The brigantine Linda Weber arrived last nignt from Lyttelton. with a cargo of potatoes, see. She left Lyttelton on the. 13th inst., and. had moderate northerly winds throughout tne passage. She commenced discharging along side the Railway Wharf to-day. • , The Argyle will arrive from Whangarei and Mangapai to-morrow morning. , The is. Rotorua left Sydney for thin port last evening. Should she call in at Russell tor coal, she wfll not arrive here until next Tuesday morning. She leaves for the South the same * The schooner Lsetitia arrived from Gisborne last night. She reports the arrival of the schooners Elizabeth Conway and Reward there, from Auckland, iust as she was leaving. The s.s. Hawea sailed last evening; for the South. Passengers -.—Messrs J. Morris, «i. o. Walker, Webster, Hutchison, Newton, Leon nard, Gossett, Fergusson, Gammell, »^y»Sgj Moses, Wilson, J. Walker A Boxman, Colonel Packe and lady. Haslett, Macdonald, W. Lance, Clapnerton, D. Fitzborn, Mesdames Andrews and children. Healey, Couch Mettam. Lyon, Thomas, Mr and Mrs Campbell. Mr ami Mrs McNeil and family, Blacksmiths Dream CThe^chooner Caledonia is taking in cargo for Tonga Haabai, and Vavau. She is expected to sail on Saturday.. ; .., . , „ , + „ nTri %The s.s. lona arrived this frvenoon [from Russell with 78 head of cattle.and four passen gers, viz., Messrs Greenway, McDonald (2), and Macalister. She left again this a-tarnoon for Russell with one passenger—Mr Jlarrop—ana will return as usual on Saturday. The s.s. Rowena arrived from Ta-'angathis afternoon with 212 sacks maize, '•> P'gs. a | quantity of sundries, and several pass, r-igers. The cutter Champion has been Isup, lied with a new mast. TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.. Tauranga, .this day. The s.s. Rawena sailed for Auckland at 5 p.m. yesterday. The s.s. Hawea arrived from Anck land at 8.15 a.m. to-day, and sailed for Poverty Bayatlp.m. __ ~.,.„ Nelson, this day. The s.s. Taranaki, with the San Francisco mail, arrived from New Plymouth at 9 p.m. yesterday, and sailed for Wellington at 8 a.m. to-day.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS,

DEPARTURES. Hauraki, p.s., Holmes, for Waitara Hannah Mokau. s.s., McKenzie, for Raglan

The p.s. Hauraki sailed for Waitara this morning, with a number of cattle. . The s s. Hannah Mokau sailed this morning or Raglan, with 21 pkgs. i-on, 198 dram pipes, pkgs. sundries.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under i— For Thames, to-morrow, at Ip.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Waiheke and Coromandel, per Argyle, to-morrow, at 2.30 p.m. For Ngunguru. per Lee, this day, at £p m. . For Tryphena, per Three Brothers, to-morrow, at 9 a.m. For Levuka, per Agnes Donald, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. For Napier, per Southern Cross, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. IT or "Waiwera, Mahrangi, Matakana,. "Walpti,'- Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Anne Milbank. on Saturday next,"Bllo a.m. For Wanganui, per Go-ahead/bn Saturday next,1 at 10.5 a.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mori gonui. per lor a, on Monday next, at i p.m., ~ For Levuka, per Tubal Cain, on Monday next,' at 3 pm. l.er s.s. Zealandia, on Tuesday, 15th Oct., as follow:— ':■■■ -', '•", "" '... "-...: .■;", , For Sandwich Islands, United States of. America, Canada, British Columbia, Central l?andSouth America; and, British ftrid. Foreign West Indies, at 3j>.m.' J . '; ; V;,..";... • '"";. '.:;.' For " United Kingdom and Continent "of Euiope, at 3p.m. ' ._,;!.:. newspapers, at L3O p.m. Late letters bear ing an extra fee of 6d in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. . \ i 9."-t.,H!SB. i.h'n.f Poßtmaster.

BIRTHS.

HOWIE.—On 23rd September, at her residence, Newton Road, the wife of Robert Howie, baker, of a son. _ ~_. , WARNER.—On the 18th September, 1878, at Parnell, the wife of H. M. Warner of a son.

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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 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.

OUR anticipations concerning the probable course of events in Afghanistan are being realised. To-day's cable, messages announce the massing of Indian troops on the Afghan frontier, and other prepara tions for an invasion of the Ameer's territory. The movement meets generally with the approval of the English press, and is really unavoidable after the insult offered "to the English mission. The Ameer may yet repent of his folly, but should he prove obstinate, England will have no option but to enter on another war, if she means to maintain her supremacy in India.. -

The proceedings in parliament are uupre cedentedly dull. The only business of importance discussed yesterday was a motion affirming the importance of amend ing the representation.. The resolution calling upon the Government to introduce a bill to that effect either this session or next was carried nem. con. From what fell from Mr' Stout it seems that the Government interpret the feeling of the House as being favourable to representation on the basis of population, and the bill introduced will pro bably be of that nature.. The effect will most probably be to largely increase the number of members for the Middle Island, which has grow* More rapidly in population than the North. Nevertheless, no other permanent and fair basis for settling the vexed question of representation has ever been devised. By faxing the number of members in proportion to population the representation of the country will after wards rogulate itself, uninfluenced by local pressure and political engineering.

CITY REPRESENTATION ON THE HARBOUR BOARD.

ANOTHER DEADLOCK.

The old question, involving the right of members ol the Harbour Board, nominated by the Council, to retain their seats as city representatives for harbour management, irrespective of the body that nominated them, has again arisen out of the late city election. It will be remembered that the same dispute came up when Mr Holdship retired from the Council. That gentleman retained his position at the Harbour Board for a few weeks, but seeing the irregularity and anomalous nature of the office, he re signed, yielding to Mr Maseiield, who was appointed by the Council, and whose seat, _ with that of Councillor Cosgrave, has now become.jn question under circumstances precisely parallel to those which attended the retirement of Mr Holdship,; with this exception, however, that tbe discussion on Mr Holdship's: . retirement raised the whole subject, and .the i: Council then distinctly asserted its right to i exercise the privilege of nomination when ever a members-seat at^the Council became vacant. The difficulty arises in this wise : The Harbour Board Act, which is based entirely, upon the representation of speciA interests, provides for three members nomi nated by the Government; three by the city; three by. the Parnell, Ponsonby, and Devonport Boards; three to be elected to represent payers of harbour dues ; and one on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce,1 In the case of the suburban representatives their retirement from "the Harbour Board whenever they cease to hold seats in the local bodies is provided for by the definition that the Chairman of the Highway Board only is qualified to sit at the Harbour Board. The wlause appointing city representatives, although undoubtedly intended to secure the same end, is indefinite. It says : ''Three members of such B°ard shall be appointed in the month of May, 1871, by the City Board, Municipal Corporation, or other body, being for the time being the local Municipal authority within the city of Auckland." :u 7 77, i£

1 Clause 9 provides for the annual retire ment of one of these members in May, and clause 12 reads as follows :— "ln all cases where ihe member going out of office' shall have been appointed.by the City Board, Municipal . Corporation, or other body, being for the time the local Municipal authority of the. city, of Auckland, the vacancy shall be filled up by a. person to be appointadin like manner." ■>.[;"''].:'<■: ".,; :' / '14 .'conflicts, with.this in respect of vacancies caused by; deathi.' resignation, bankruptcy, insolvency, or - neglect of business. It is as follows :—". The death, resignation,, bankruptcy,; or refusal to act, or absence from the meetings ofj the; Board for three';months any member, shall create a vacancy of his seat; any vacancy occurring in such manner shall be filled up'by the Board, .and the' person appointed or elected to;fill such vacancy shall for. the purposes .of. section.; nine of this Act be taken to stand in the. place and stead of the member'whose seat shall have become vacant."

Some years ago, when-vacancies had arisen, f rom .resignatibn in one instance and death'^ in j. the., other, the fright',to. 'fill them--up was 'submitted to iMr .. Gillies, then n Superintendent,'' and • 'Mr; Whitakei-, arid was decided ,by, e^cly^^fß,fpW^&ai\ Harbour Bbaixt; under Vclause .i.4ji "But; of, course these 'opinions mono way bear.. oh the point at issue.':; whether' a 'member nominated by the Council does bj^dfies not, cease ;to; hold .bflficeia'swith^theiexpiratibn of his term in" the City Council.-^ The "'City? Council,;'^ Jawi.qp jtb'e,j,;ppint "nas, s .however, !niia,de,'i_ distinctly'Uriderstoodt th&tj'.'theyihoidnthat view, and has.made apppirithients.'-piil that understanding... .. The. official minute^re? cording, the i. appoiritmentri of;; Councillor Cosgrave to the Harbour Board on the 16th May, 187.7,,is ; as,foUows7:rr^3;/, ~., ..,,,.- ,7,

'j Councillor Maseiield .moved, and Coun cillor Isaacs seconded,-''' That 1 Councillor ' John-Cosgrave'be:re-elected .o «th_-^Sc__.cy- r; fn the Harbour Board, under section 12 of

the: Auckland Harbour Board Act, 1877. Cariied unanimously. Councillor Cosgrave thanked the Council,, and intimated his intention of resigning his seat there, should he at any time cease to occupy a seat m tne City Council." ,' , __ „ The annual retirement of three coun cillors this month rendered several offices on committees vacant. At a full committee meeting last week the question of making new appointments was discussed. me Mayor suggested the re-election of _ boun ciUor Cosgrave as a member of the Improve ment Commissioners, which was approved. Councillor Cosgrave was also mentioned by a member for the Harbour Board, but several of the committee were of opinion that as Mr Cosgrave had been a city repre sentative at that Board for many years, other Councillors should enjoy the privilege. It, apparently, was not anticipated- by anyone that the right of the Council would be again disputed, these nomina tions being simply taken.with the others rendered necessary by the annual retirement. Members of the committee proposed, and seconded Messrs Buchanan and Waddell, and in accordance with this recommendation the Mayor submitted the names for the approval of the Council yesterday. 1 here upon, Councillor Cosgrave took exception to the supposition that the seats at the Harbour Board were vacant, and assured " the people of Auckland" that he had no intention of relinquishing his. After a long discussion, the motion for the appointment of Messrs Waddell and Buchanan was super ceded by an amendment moved by Mr Pea cock and seconded by Mr Crowther as follows:— , „._ "That the retiring members (Messrs Cosgrave and Maseiield) be requested to adhere to the resolution previously agreed to by the Council." It' has, we understand, throughout been Councillor Masefield's intention to resign his seat at the Harbour Board, unless it were deemed naturally vacant by his with drawal from the Council, believing that he could not honourably hold the office in de fiance of the body whose interests he was chosen to represent. That the vote of the ratepayers should have deprived both bodies of so useful a member may be re gretted, but there can be no two opinions regarding the course which is alone open to a gentleman, even if the ambiguity of the him to sit without the ap proval of the Council from whom he derived his appointment, or afforded him facilities for resisting an ouster from office. It was stated at the Council yesterday that Mr Maseiield intended to resign last Tuesday, and we believe he has only been waiting since to ascertain the will of the Council. Councillor Cosgrave seems dis posed to take up a different position, and unless the Council is disposed to waive its previous proposition, a very unpleasant ded lock will arise. The frequent occurrence of these rancorous disputes—we believe this is the third or fourth time this has happened —should long ago have secured amendment of the Harbour Board Act, which is notoriously rotten. [Since tne above was in type, we learn that Mr Maseiield has notified to the City Council that his resignation of his seat in the Harbour Board has been forwarded to the Chairman].

The claim of Mr P. Dillon against the Grafton Road Highway Board for £200, alleged damage to property by the filling in of the path three or four feet in front of his property, came before the Compensation Court to-day, presided over by Mr Justice Gillies. Evidence was given showing that special damage, but c.unter testimony was ofierred to prove that the general enhance ment of property by the improvement ex ceeded the local damage. His Honor laid it down that this was a matter to be taken into consideration, and dismissed the claim, each party to pay own costs.

To the Editor : Sir, —In reference to the hasty dismissal of Mr Chalmers from the employment of the Domain Board, the following extract from the "Ardrossan Herald " dated August 2Sth, 1858, shows in what high esteem he was held, both by his employers and a large circle of friends : "In consequence of his being about to leave the country, Mr John Chalmers, for upwards of sixteen years gardener in the Pavilion Gardens, Ardrossan, was enter tained in the hotel on Thursday evening last, and presented with a purse of money, Mr John Hogarth, ironmonger, in the chair, who, in assuming the place of honor, gave the usual constitutional toasts. Mr John Smith, agent, in a few complimentary remarks expressive of the high esteem in Avhich Mr Chalmers was held, and the regret of his friends at his approaching departure for a distant land, gave his health, and future prosperity, at the same time tendering the gift. The purse had the following inscription engraved upon it :—" Presented with twenty sovereigns to Mr John Chalmers, Ardrossan, by a number of his friends before leaving for New Zealand, May 26tb, 1858." Other toasts were given and responded to, and a few songs' sung, and the meeting separated. We believe few men in Mr Chalmers' station were more highly respected in Ardrossan. His uniform civility to strangrs MM& visitors has earned for him the esteem ■P regard of a very large circle. The .Earl of Eglinton had in him a worthy 'servant."

In the last debate on the Permissive Bill iv the House of Commons, Sir Winifred Lawson said £140,000,000 was spent annually in England on intoxicants, and the greater portion of it came from the working classes. The "London Times," opposing the prohi bitive laws, observes the .growing public opinion in _avour of temperance, and says : —" It is no small matter that the common voice of the medical profession has been raised against the ordinary and habitual use of alcoholic stimulants Alcohol is de clared to be neither a food nor a medicine, but a poison, capable, like other poisons, of serving an occasional use, but this not frequently; while in the majority of cases it is absolutely arid entirely mischievous. If this view is accepted, it must very largely influence the habits of prudent persons in every class of society. But that the excessive use of alcohol is to be reprobated on every account is; at the present day, a common-place truth, fully admitted even by those whose practice is least in accordance with it."

iS Mr Robertson, whose "Blacksmith's Dream," has been so much admired in Auckland during his brief stay, left yester day with his company by the s.s. Hawea for the South, carrying away with him the good, wishes of the benevolently.disposed. Mr Robertson's; "Dream" was successful in realising a goodly sum of money, enabling the proprietor-to give £22 10s to the Benevolent Ladies' Fund, and £18 14s to the fund of .the mission church of St. Thomas. ;

On Monday evening, the 7th proximo, the choral festival of the Churches will be held iv St. Matthew's Church. The first practice for the same will be held this .evening at half-past seven o'clock, Mr •Swallow presiding at the organ. This is one of .the most interesting musical events ;pf the year, and:,is anticipated with feelings of pleasure by 'numbers ofcitizens. '•We.understand that Mr Oliver Mays, pf Deyonport, has sold out his freehold pro perty, post-office, stofeyrahd bakery, and stock, with the leasehold allotment on the foreshore, and the new wharf, he has lately erected.-Messi's.'Alison Brothers, of Devon ,poi,t,. are the purchasers. The sale was negotiated throngh. Mr. , Frost, land ; and commission agent, of Queen-street. «i We understand the-price is": Freehold: £1,000 • leasehold;; £300 ; and; the s balahce at a valuation.

On our fourth page to-day appears a letter on Sunday trading, and an account of a startling event at Taupiri.

In our notice-ofc the petition of the work men em]sloye'd.:byrthe-City r Council, for leave to cease Avork at; noon on Saturdays, and offering ..to commence^ work oh other days;.at half-past.seven,' the' word "not" was .omitted,, which made- it appear "that.the' required:!.concession was,granted:'..whereas tit was not granted, the majority of coum cillors being opposed to it.

The "Herald" with singnlar perversity in ignoring accomplished facts persists in speaking of the Lunatic Asylum as; if no change had been made in its management. The institution has now been placed entirely under the charge of Dr Philson, Provincial Surgeon, pending the arrival of a permanent medical officer who has been sent for to England. Dr" Philson has effected a complete change in the internal affairs of the institution.

A solemn lodge of sorrow will be held by Lodge St. Andrew's, this evening, in the Albert Hall, in memory of the late brother, Walter Graham. <

??The advocates of denominational educa tion wish to place this colony a stage behind public opinion in Rome. The Municipality of the Italian capital, in its zeal for good schools and religious toleration, has now forbidden religious teaching in the State schools.

The case of Rutherford v. Remuera District Board was continued yesterday, before his Honor Mr Justice Gillies, and Messrs Beetham and Stephenson, assessors. KeY. Gideon Smales deposed that he knew the land in question, and valued it in its present state at about £1,000; its value previous to the cutting he estimated at between £2,000 and £3,000. .Mr. Ruther ford, the claimant, detailed the numerous offers that he had received for the land, viz., £410s a foot frontage for 300 feet, and since £4 per foot for a portion. Had been offered £1,500, but would not take less than £2,000. He did not think the property, in consequence of the cutting, was worth more than £1,000; he could get a good deal more if the property were cut up into allotments. His Honor objected to this kind of evidence in trying to ascertain its value, which must depend upon the evidence of competent witnesses. —Mr Hesketh asked the Court if the plaintiff had sufficiently made but a case for the respondent to answer.—The Court, after consideration, held that distinct damage had been proved.—Joseph Newman was then examined. Hail much experience as a land agent and valuer. Eighteen months ago he considered the land worth from £1,000 to £2,000, The damage of the first cutting he should set down at £50; the property now was worth £900. Robert Graham and Barton Ireland gave evidence as to value. Mr Graham said it was "fancy property," and before thecutting might have fetched£l,4oo or £1,500. He would be will ing to take £100 or £150 for it, leaving the road in its present condition. Mr Ireland was of opinion that, before the cutting, the land was not worth more than £700. Mr Wm. Aitken was of opinion that the laud was worth £2,200. It had been depreciated by the action of the Board £125. Mr W. S. Cochrane gave similar testimony ; also Messrs Wren, Rhodes, and Dalton. The Court having considered the evidence, agreed to award £175 as the amount of compensation to be paid by the Remuera Board to the claimant, with £38 8s costs. Mr Justice Gillies made some remarks at the close of the inquiry, with the view of shewing that public bodies must not be unnecessarily mulcted, seeing that they are entrusted with public duties; while on the other hand the rights of individuals must be respected. We learn that much disappointmentfis felt by persons desirous of hearing the great debate to-morrow evening in the Temper ance Hall, as 500 tickets have been issued, and as many more have been applied for. The committee regret that a much larger hall has not been secured. [See Advertise ment.] The members of the Pioneer Lodge of Good Templars are requested to meet this evening in the Lodge-room, to consider business of importance.

Mr Dampier advertises " bell-toppers" at 8s each, being desirous that every citizen's head should be " Englishified," as he says. The concert at the Working Men's Club will commence this evening at 8 o'clock.

SUDDEN DEATH AT NORTH SHORE.

An old Iman named John Durie died suddenly at his residence, Beach Road, North Shore, shortly after 7 o'clock last night. It appears that shbrtly before 6p. m. he left the house for the purpose of obtaining some shavings from the beach, for the purpose of lighting the fire. He returned nearly an hour later, and said to his daughter, Jane Durie, who lived in the house with him, that he had been walking too fast, and did not feel well. He sat down on the couch, and a few minutes later suddenly exclaimed that he was going to die. His daughter ran to his assistance and caught him in her arms. She heard a curious noise, evidently proceeding from his throat, and becoming very much alarmed she rapped on the wall for help. Mr John Simmins heard the noise, and entered the house. He took the deceased from his daughter's arms, a:id carried him into the bed-room and laid him on the bed. He believed the man was dead, and went in search of medical assistance, which he was unable to obtain. The deceased was seventy years of age, and has been in the colony- for thirty years. He js stated to have been* regular in his habits, and not addicted "to drink. . He was subject to fits.aiid it is supposed that his death resulted from one of these. An inquest will probably [', be held at the Masonic Hotel, North Shore, to-morrow afternoon. . .._.". -■ •... ■-'■■■ .1

CABLEGRAMS.

INDIAN TROOPS MASSING AGAINST AFGHAN.

(SPECIAL TO THE STAR.)

LONDON, Sept. 25, 5.25. Indian troops are being massed on the Afghan frontier.

(SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY.)

THREATENED WAR AGAINST AFGHANISTAN.

BOSNIAN INSURGENTS AGAIN DE-

FEAT ED.

RUSSIANS EVACUATING TURKEY.

LONDON, Sept. 23. Iv War preparations are being made in India. The "Times" hopes that war with Afghanistan may be averted. It considers that operations are impossible before the spring. The popular feeling supports the Government.

LONDON, Sept. 24. The London papers generally agree that the behaviour of the Ameer of Afghanistan demands prompt punishment, without dragging Russia into the conflict.

LONDON, Sept. 23. The Austrians officially report a great success in Bosnia. The insurgents are collapsing. Riots have occurrred in Tangievs, in Morocco. The British Consulate was attacked. '. . ,

CONSTANTINOPLE; Sept. 23. The Russians have evacuated, and the Turks occupied San Stefano.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTERS SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.] ,T.!'

REDUCTION!,OF CABLE; CHARGES.

?"*-!*> • i; .,,:.)J-7-:-7 ~SYDNEY^Sept.>25 r <v . .The Telegraph Extension Company are willing;to,reduce seventy-flvepefi cent.; ever their own lines, making the tariff <fiverand a-penny between London and Port Darwin.5 Mrlßurns and Mr Berry agree that' it is ad visable to accept the offer. /'An agreement with the company is probable. - The brig May Grant, which left New castle to-day for Cooktowh, wrth > 180 tons coal.andSO tons merchandise* ran ashore at, "<Nbma Point, and settled'by the head. She ; ia full of water. No lives are lost.

POLICE COURT.-THIS DAY.

(Before J. Cosgrave, Esq., and A C __ I Esq., Justices of the P^?^, . Effects of the Weathe* L I Dooley and Mary Reilly were fi^Sll'** L costs each, and Susan Hawkes lffiX j* a»d ; Harry and the Cheese-Tin Fijian (on remand) was charged a taming under false pretences from S °}v grocer Newmarket, four pounds of F°& valued at 4s 6d, und repres e _?in?iche^ to be for Mr Hesketh, of SKmLfr.""* said ho did get the cheese whini.- 0?0111* Ordered by Mr Hesketh.-wJ. , grocer, Newmarket., deposed two prisoner came to the shop of-wiW tile ordered cheese, matches, bird S •_*&■ i He said the cheese must be betfp. «?' &c ---last, which Mrs Hesketh did no? n.aUthe< <■ threw away. The value of the £ I ' .obtained by prisoner was 4s fid tr ' other goods. Witness knew ho 6got ''' employed by Mr Hesketh.—W m r ,Was of Epsom, deposed that the pi^rm!? f. th. been employed by him. He SSff h^ I authority to get the cheese, noJffiV1! Hesketh They did not keep chi£t^ house. Prisoner acknowledged i_<-\■ tbe having eaten the cheese. On' i«„ • to other shops in Newmarket he ffi?«» prisoner had ordered other goods _fA£ k instituted proceedings against him -Itv was the case for the prosecution ■'X • Bench : Do you desire to press the'cW' against the prisoner, Mr Hesketh. W~ Hesketh : Well, I do not .wish.'to llA . the Bench, but these boys aw.figfe numerous in Auckland, and are'emnhpf in many families. Therefore they sS' r be taught a lesson. I placed implicit^ - fidence in the honesty of the nrisn" until I discovered this state of tW? 6 * : Sentenced to one month's imprint with hard labour. cut This concluded the business.

TAEATRE ROYAL.

—- ■ -'- ;■ , " LISA ECCLES." " Lisa Eccles" was again repeated toi-, house at the Theatre Royal last evenlDi? S the same success as on the previous p».t_un The drilling of the miniature volunt^r ' * was the great feature of the evening's entertii ment, and it elicited enthusiastic a_a_Ssnt applause from the audience, who could onivS' satisfied with their re-appearances. Hemnm_? in which the lads perform the various mar.? ing and wheeling exercises is extremely cSv '"> able both to themselves and to their tutor 3'" !*: we would venture to say that a visit to™ ; Drill-shed on any evening would not 'aW : greater uniformity and regularity on the tiart nf the volunteers than tbat exhibited by M . ' Baker's "army." The various bodm -»n.r _ dances met with considerable success, andTOmT- &■'■'' loudly applauded. "Lisa Eccles'' wffl £'•■ p repeated this evening, and as this is the ksr H aopearance but two of Messrs Baker _n_ I ' Farron there should be a large attendance.; - {

MDLLE. CHARBONNET'S CONCERT

We would,remind our readers that tin second of Mdlte. Charbonnet's three am certs will be given this evening, "in-lE?* P Choral Hall. N The programme ia an «:.-. ceedingly attractive and popular one i comprising a number of selections from tin' I most eminent composers by Mddle. Char- j bonnet, solos by Miss Florence Neville, the accomplished soprano vocalist, a duot by that lady and Mr Harding, a selection from Beethoven by 11. ! Cope, and a recitation by Mr B. If," ? Montague, " The Charge of the Light Bri-' gade." This item has been introduwd at ; the request of some of Mr Montague's';, li pupils and others in Auckland. Mr Mon- _ tague is an elocutionist of considerable ',' talent, and he has had the honour of givingi | to the following professionals their earliest elocutionary instruction : The lat« Ma Matthews, Florence Colville (Mn Hoskins), Signor Majeroni, the great tragedian of Ristori's Company (for English elocution), and Miss Beatrice the popular actress. The" latter lady, who is now creating a sensation , in Melbourne (and lately in Sydney) received her first and only instruction for the stags from Mr Montague. On the whole, tlio , programme is a most excellent one, and will no doubt have the effect of attracting s large and fashionable audience. j

THE WAIMATE MURDER.

[BY TELEGRAPH.] '£ (PER PRESS AGENCY.) PATEA, Wednesday. Hiroki, the Momohaki murderer, \pcs_ , \ seen on Sunday, and is believed to be i hovering round Waitotara, hoping to "get" : his wife away. A strong armed party-;,, of natives and Enropeans started this . morning to scour the' bush .011 tie.. Otutuka and Momohaki blocks. The Go vernment offer a reward "to any person materially aiding in the capture of Hirok: No^efforts are being spared by the Govern ment officers or settlers, and the Waitoto*,1 , natives are shewing themselves willing to. held. '•-""' \'i Hone Pihima Avas at Waitotara to-day assisting the search and organising a partj to act in conjunction with Captain Wray.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S, COURT- This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow Bag.., 8.M.) "' _ ■ Judgments for Plaintiffs — W. H. ConneU 'i v. K. J. Faulkner, claim £33. Pronussory note with interest thereon ; costs -33 '17s jMr.^™" -; stronu.for plain tilt). — Alexander Mtch*iJ. J Henry Elliott, claim £_ 6s 6d, gortß. JwStß. _J1 9s 6d (Mr Thome for plaintiff). ,„ , , x y :ggK Judgment Summons Cases. —.BoDana ano .* Butler v. J. Bryant, claim £12 £_ (Mr..*< W& Russell for plaintiff.. Mr Gambw, cpUaM clerk to plaintiffs, deposed that defendant nsa promised to send the money from Gto^P?i ?„.,'.•' he had not kept his word.-To his WonWP ■ , Bryant is a painter, and in work.—Mr twssw. v . asked for an order for immediate paymSH,'» defendant was in work, and had money; i n we Savings' Bank.—Ordered to; pay £7 w-ton a | month, and the balance, with £1 & coste.w two months'imprisonment. . -no. a.'1 ''' . Maria Scott v. Daniel Munro-Claim £-Js w> .. board,' etc.—Defendant did not aupoar.-rjai" tiff said defendant was in full work at rwrxu, as a carter for Mr Anderson, and couldpa? g ™. chose.—Ordered to pay the amount wits• «!<£•, costs by the 11th October, or be committe- ioi one month. ADJOURNED CASKS. Q j rS. C Brown v. W. Lorig.: claim £11 L» £: - W. JL. Roth v. Geo. Jackson,-claini*"'^; _ Henry E. Webb v. S. C. Caulton. claunaJOlisou . Cuff and Graham v. Guthriej-Larnach, a ~. Co.-Claim, «00.-Mr S. He.keth to.'I&PSS and Mr Coleman for defendants.r-In *&"«£? • ' \ the plantiffs claimed for losses, etc.^co^ quence of delay in the delivery of 40.0W/S; _ timber by a'schooner. The evidence or w-- W. Waller, agent at Onehunga-and Aa^J^ was taken to show that,'on behalf lOfJaesw 7 Guthrie and Larnach, all was done . im possibly could • have ' t'eea^' done deliver the timber within the given„n»e ß plaintiffs'mill, but owing to the trampung^1 talking of persons in the Court, and tnej" tones of the witnesss, it was .quite ™JK?«J for the reporter to make a clear statement 01 _• , ; case, which will be decided elsewhere. ~, Hunter v. Connolly.-Claim, £5 9s f- d Armstrong, on the part of defendant, aw™ tho claim. __

BOARD OF GOVERNORS.

A meeting of the Boord of Governors; *m held this afternoon in the offices, K"3^ . J. B. Gillies, Esq., in the. chair, *£ Worship the Mayor, Dr. Campbell, Cg« Havltain, T. Heale, and D. L. Murdock, Esqs. m= .—A: ! GRAMMAR SCHOOL ENDOWMENTS. . . number of applications were Tf"T e ■ from persons, requiring, allotments m ,-,■ New North Road and suburbs, ™52,''i_fCi '- - management' of the Board.-A goofjJJ& , discussion:followed as to the'best plan.w. . .pursue with reference to the leasing oi v endowments.-His Worship said U"» , , applicants were anxious to lease, ana ,i were about 30 of the allotments vmc migh. JB_irig!m'-- reyeft^perhaM « * -per, annnm.-The Secretary said there * 8 or 9 applications for Hogarth's house i Sym6ndistreet.-Thc ' Chairman the' clause ..from the Act with resr^ to letting and leasing endowments, . . Dr. Campbell moved, ''That tat rw ments in the New North Road andßo^ Shdre be re-surveyed at .:^Wf. t^»» . . ing'of the Baßid be called as soon «^ sa.ry iafter the survey; that mm . [c . prepare a list of properties, W"- e(1 quired, andr.thatithelapplicants be m«rw of the same." Carried. - , „

EVENING SI All THtTRSDAV, SEfTEMBER 26



FURNITURE— For the Drawingroom Dining-room, Library, Be iroom, 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. i . COOKE'S HEARTH RUGS, Door Mats, plain and wool bordered, Matting, Wool Mats, Bed-side Rugs, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. IRON BEDSTEADS. — French. Half Tester, Stump and Foldin«; Iron Cots, all sizes. Wood Bedsteads and Wood Cots, on Sale at T. & ' H COOKE'S BEDDING.— Hair, Wool, Spring, Cocoa '" ' ■' Fibre, and Flax Mattresses, Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pil lows, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S GLASSES.— Ghimney Glasses, in Gilt, Walnut, and Maple Frames, Toi -<:•■'■ . let= Glasses. Toiletware, Cane •.;..; IL ._■ ; seated Chairs, in great variety, on Sale at T. tz H. COOKE'S. PRICES.— -As We import direct from the English Manufacturers, we are 77 - 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. Se H. Goose's JTURNITUKE IND cjarpet warehou c 67. QDKEN-STREKT. X U S; T O P E N ED, LIN A B ÜBY & COS. 100 DOZEN FOUR-BUTTON KID I GLOVES QUITE SOUND.' Only 2s. 6d. per Pair. A. LINA BU R V & CO.' S, 204 & 206, quekn-str kkt, Auckland. BONEDUST! BONEDUST -"•■ BONEDUST 1 ' TO ARRIVE, Per7*Darcy Pratt,' 'Fairlea" and 'Look-ou 150 tons BONEDUST ; Also, 7 50 tons SUPERPHOSPHATE. - W. J. HURST <&. CO., 101, Queen-street. TT> O N E ME A L. 50 TONS CALIFORNIA BONKMEAL. " ■'•;': 'For Sale by ;: ■■";."■ .'.. W. S. LAURIE, ' - 7, ■WYNDH■AM •STR EE T. ! ' js**-*aji_ TVFOTICE TO CON-' _______mt_7^ J' J''' SIGNEES or ship ;•;,'. «-_s!«S»ils§E~! ' Owing to the gre»t delay from ' non-removal and damage, done to --Cargo by recent rains,;all.Goods landed by the above. ship wil'.in future be stored at Consignees risk -and expense. 7, 7 '- '' ../'■"■■ :■..,■... -M-'f *.-. E PARKER. ■' : Master hipHalioae. ,g



ancy;s/IJchina t matting ANCY' 6/41 Just Opened . CARPETS, Tapestry from 2/1U _ £■ -"\ CARPETS, Brussel from 5/ (I mM E NBE CARPETS, Kidderminster f VARIETY. CARPETS, Dutch and Jut >V [YOU CAN J_S^^ ~' HOUSE Most EooNOMiCALLYIIrom our Establishmen Largest Stock of Drawing-room Suites Largest Stock of Dining-room Suites Largest Stock of Bedroom Furniture Largest Stock of Floor Cloths, Linoleum Largest Stock of Carpets in Auckland. BLANKETS From 11/6 to g_i§gg 50/ per pair. BLANKETS Mattresses, Palliasses, Bolsters, Sheets, Mattresses, Palliasses, Pd'ows, bhps. Mattresses, Palliasses, Bolsters, cases, Ready-made. Ready-made. Ready-made. Ready-made. Ready-made. Ready-made. BFGDSTEADS BEDSTEADS BEDSTEADS CEDAR, IRON, BRASS. KAURI, KIMU. a _ Artificiat^Flowers, for Tables'WL Vases. DRAPER Y. MILLINERY, MEN'S and BOYS'CLOTHING. JKS" CATALOGUES SENT POST FREE. "©* Holloway, GarUol- .& Oraawell, CITY HALL ARCADE, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. Agent for the Genuine "Singer's "Sewing Machine. __._- S PKING Goons. The Undersigned are NOW OPENING UP heir STOCK OF NEW GOODS for tho in coming Season's trade, comprising— NEW FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, (IN VARIETY). Circy and Black Lustres, Danish Lustres (new New Washing Materials. Brocaded Cambrics, Lace Patterns, Galatea' Stripes, and a very large assortment or - ~ PRINTS ! PRINTS ! ! PRINTS ! ! Great Variety of Patterns and Un usually Cheap. New Linen Goods, Cuffs, Collars, and Sets, Ribbons, Handkerchiefs, &o. aa. HOSIERY OF ALL KINDS. "5* White and Grey Calicos, in all the best makes (English 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, Tweeds, &c, &o. £_T % W in the fl) Discount allowed upon all Cash Purchases of 20/ and upwards. RUSHBROOK AND BRIDGMAN, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &C, JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOOSE (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel), UPF^-R QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. jtnion Sank of Australia. ESTABLISHED 1837. Paid-up Capital £1.500,000 Reserved 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 E. POUNDS. Manager, Auckland. FTIHE NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Incorporated under the Companies Act, 1862 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. mHE COLONIAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Subcribed Capital .. ..' .. £1,000,000 Reserve Fund .. .. '.. -. .36,000 This Bank is open to make special arrange ments for Fixed Deposits, and Banking business generally. WILLIAM BURTON. Manager. Auckland Branch, 14th September, 1878. BANK OF AUSTRALASIA; Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1835. Paid-up Capital £1,200,000 Guarantee and Reserve 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 terms. Rates can be ascertained on application. Auckland Branch: J. LAWFORD, • Manager. , ___ . : RYE .GRASS! RYE GRASS CLOVERS. JUST T O H A N D, A consignment of 400 bags POVERTY BAY RYE GRASS, for Sale cheap. Also, On Hand, ;. white clover ' rape red clover timothy cow grass lucerne ::v : &c., &c, • &c. .';'/.;; ■'■■■_ t Of Superior Qua it y,l .;, ; W. J. HURST & CO., v :: .101. Queen-street. /"I E f E MICA L. . TVj" A' N; .U. R E.';'; The undersigned, are ■ now, prepared to : supply their CHEMICAL MANURE for Root and Green Crops, in any quantity. ', Analysis now ready, and copies will be for warded on; application. ~'■.-:■■■ ~ : HURST & CO.. : 101, Queen-street.



|-jmN COURAGE NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIES! To the People of Auckland I ;■' M.ESSRS. H.ALLENSTE N -OROTHERS Desire to inform you that a RETAIL BRANCH OF THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY la NowOPENIn 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 Priob. All Goods are marked in Plal» Figures, for Nett Cash only. Any Artlole pwohased and not ap proved of, will be exchanged with the same courtesy with which It wao sold, or if desired, money will be returned. The suocess which has attended the New Zealaad thing Factory's Retail Branches in other towns leads the Proprietors to believe that there exists a praiseworthy desire on the part of the Publio to encourage New Zealand Industries, especially wher superior advantages are offered; and your support is Bolioited on this under standing ty. 3. B. ROBINSON, Manager Auckland Branch, sole agent tor WERTHEIM'S CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES, THE B 8T MACHINE IN THE WORLD. IfcTORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN ■IS TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. LONDON AND EDINBURGH. Established 1809. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Capital .. .. 7. .7 .. .. £2,000,000 Reserve Fund 1,082,768 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest, 1877 .. .. 916,6-6 President: His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe, K.T. v iok-Presidents : His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, K.G.: His Grace the Duke of Abercorn, K.G. Extraordinary Directors : Right Hon. the Earl of Airlie, Right Hon. the Earl of Strathmore, Right Hon. Sir James Fer gusson, of Kilkerran. Bart., Sir Matthew White Ridley. Bart., Right Hon. the Earl of Elgin, Right Hon. Lord Wolverton, Sir Walter James, Bart., Sir John 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.C. Fire Risks taken on buildings and property in the Provincial Dißtrict of Auckland at lowest HATES. Losses promptly and likerally dealt with. SHERA BROS., Agents, Queen-street. TTNION INSURANCE~COMFANY NEW ZEALAND CAPITAL f18.000.000* AUCKLAND BRANCH: QUEKN-S T R E E T. Next he Colonial Bank. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Jj_r_u-t.no granted on Dwelling - hooat-s Stores, Shops, Buildings In which trade 1_ 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 Lowest Current Rates. R. H. BTH.VH.NSON, Manager. RATIONAL INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000. UNLIMITED LIABILIT Y. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, of every description accepted on the most favourable terms. ■ • < All funds invested in the colony. : HENRY E. WILLIAMS. j- •*"-'"' Manager. , nmx «pITY O F STDNJ:i 100 cases SALMON, lib. 25 cases'SALMON, 21b.. FOR SALE -•BY '..':.'■; \i\.\ W. S. LAURIE, 7, WYKDHAM- STRE ET. ' y\ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP We aave Opened several Cases of " BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS, Purchased at Very Low Prices r ,in the Home Markets. /, ;l) THE CO OURED SlLjK's: Comprise 1 the Newest Shades. "> THE BLACK SILKS Wil be Sold at 2s. 11d. per Yard, in Order to Clear. ~ ,: t ._ IMMENSE QUANTITIES OF 7 DRESS GOODS *A ill bb Brought Forward at Job Pricks. GREAT BARGAINS ! WILL BE GIVEN DURING THE WEEK J. COSGRAVE & CO., " ' MERCHANTS AND MPORTEWS. QUEBN-STREET. AUCKLAND. PENNA to Harry Smith.—Please send me your address at once. All well here. \ Address simply Monmouth.



rkATS! OATS! OATS! 500 bags PRIME TARTARIAN OATS ~ 1000 bags PRIME POTATOE OATS, ; T. W. J, HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street, Auckland.



THE NATURAL APERIENT BITTER WATER OF FRIEDRICHSHALLiis the Most Populabsof5 of the MINERAL WATERS: ov Germany. ;i s-w;- '?.'?:' "&.'> Sir Henry Thomsons Surgeon and Professor of Chemical Surgery to University Colleere Hos pital (see the "Lancet," January 13, 1872), re commends its use on account of its valuable Aperient, Diuretic, and Absorbant quali ties:—"lt does not produce colic nor dißturb digestiour Onthecontraryittarthers digestion and promotes .the appetite, its-properties in this respect having earned for it .from the country people in the neighbourhood the name of 'Appetite-water.'? :Thisresult:iS3nuch prized by those leading a sedentary life, and those suffer ing from Indigestion, Chronic Liver Complaints, Flatulence. &c, &c, &c." .;%._.. _ST Agent for Auckland :—AICKIN. Chemist and Pharmacist, Importer of Drugs.' Chemicals. &... &c.. " The Pharmacy," Queen-street, Auckland.



Fire-water'inclosed in bottles which ior merly held the most popular and agreeable medicinal beverage of the'century, Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps, is being sold by unscrupulous traders upon the public health. These fiery poisons often bear imitation labels to render the deception more complete. Beware of them.; Demand and re ceive none but the genuine. ..'''" The method of making money 16 now ascer tained te be on mathematical principles. The moneyed men of the present day have for the most part succeeded by producing really valu able articles, and adding to industry, honesty. These principles hold good all pver the world, and the suoceas attending the introduction of those invaluable medicines, "Ghollah's Great Indian Cures," into New Zealand is another in stance of proof of the assertion. The public have recognised the worth of these Indian Medicines, and the cures effected by their use are extraordinary. Get testimonials and the medicines of the Chemists.