SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

-~„.„ .„._,„„ (This Afternoon, 6.9 HIGH WATER—J To-morrow Morning 629 SUN SET.—This Evening, 5.55. SUN RISK.—To-morrow Morning:. 5.48 MOON'S AGls.—New Moon, 27th, 1.19 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Argyle, p.s., Stephenson, from Wangarei Janet, cutter, Roderick, from Wangarei

The s.s. Argyle arrived this morning from Wangarei and Mangapai with 45 sacks gum, 15 sheep, 17 head cattle, 5 cases fowls, 25 boxes eggs, 3 tons produce, and the following passen gers—Rev. Mr and Mrs Thompson, Mr and Mrs D. Power, Misaes Stewart and McKenzie, Mrs K. McGregor, Messrs Allright, Geddis, McLeod, Robs, McKenzie, Reid, Hewlett, Akerley, Parsons, Thomas Green, and George Power. » The buoy at Cavalli Passage, between wan garna and Russell, has been carried away. _ The Pleiades, an iron ship of 997 tons register is on the berth at London for this port.

BARQUE SIGNALLED.

A barque inside Tiritiri was signalled tins afternoon. She wiU probaoly be the Lebu, from London, now nearly 103 days out. Her numbers had not been hoisted up to the time at which we went to prpss. but she will no doubt make the harbour before mid-night.

Inwarus Coastwise.—Teviot, cutter, from Piako, via Waiheke, with 35 tons firewood ; Janet, cutter, from Wanga^ei, with I,2oobushels lime; Morning Light, cutter, from Cabbage Bay, withso tons firewood; Leah, cutter, from the Barrier, with 23 tons firewood; South Carolina, cutter, from the Barrier, with 50 tons wood. Outwards Coastwise.—Teviot, cutter, for Waiheke, in ballast; Ocean, schooner, for Mer cury Bay, with sundries ; Three Brother*, cutter, for Tryphena, Great Barrier, with 4.000 feet timber ; Janet, - cutter, for Wangarei Heads, with 10.000 bricks; Morning Light, cutter, for Cabbage Bay, in ballast; Mary Ann cutter, for Cabbage Bay, in ballast: Golden Isle, schooner, forßusaell, in ballast; South Carolina, cutter, for the Barrier, in ballast. _ . . The ship Lady Jocelyn hauled off into the stream this afternoon. She will probably sail for Melbourne to-morrow. The schooner Agnes Donald, for Levuka, is Still waiting a change of wind. The German barque Elizabeth, from Isew catle, came alongside the end of the Queen street wharf this afternoon. She will commence discharging tomorrow. . The schoonera Golden Isle, Onward, Christina, and Ltetitia, for Russell, arc lying in harbour windbound. LBGRApmc smppiN? Russell, this day. The s.s. lona arrived from Auckland at 1 p.m. to-day. She leaves again to-night. Waitara, this day. The p.s. Hauraki arrived from Onehunga at 8.30 a.m. to-day.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

DEPARTURES. Stella. G.G. s.s.. McKeisie, for Wellington Samson, p.s., Jones, for Waitara

The G.G. s.s. Stella left today for Wellington. The ps. Samson sailed at noon to-day for Waitara.

IMPORTS.

Per Samson, from Waitara 443 sheep, 2 case 3.

EXPORTS.

Per Samson, for Waitara : gg33 packakes, 3 cases drapery.—Owen and Graham.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr R. Arthur's weekly market-day sale to-day was well attended. Prices realised were as follow : Fowl 3, Is 6d to 33 2d; duck; 23 4d to 13s 3d; turkeys (small), 2a od to 2s 7d; geese, 4s; pigs, 10s to 10s 6d: oniona, 2£d per lb ; San Fran cisco ditto. 3£d; carrots, 3a to 4s cwt. : potatoes, &s 6d to 6s 6d: bacon. 5d to 7Jd; n)a:n 4s 5d to 4s 6d; oats, 4s 4d; flour, £11 to £li ncr ton; cheese, 6d to 9d; tea (boxes), 223 to _•<; ditto (half-chests), 2s 4d ; rice, 303 cwt.; cana dS, IOJd lb.

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

MR. ALFRED BUCKLAND'S WBEXiLY REPORT.

At the Haymarket, on Friday last, hide 3 were dull of sale, and shewed a further decline in. price; they ranged from 2Jd to 3Jd the lb. Sheepskins were at late values, and varied with quality, from 2s 8d to 5s 4d each. Scoured locks, 5d to 7*d; scoured wool, lid to 12Jd the lb. At the fiayrnarket, hay of inferior quality vras at lower values, but stood quality main tained its price, fis to 63 3d the cwt. Carrots, £312s 6d to £317s 6d the ton. Horse stock were offered in full numbers, and draught continue in good inquiry. Heavy draught, from £50 to £70; medium, £20 to £15; unbroken draught stock, of medium strength, from £15 to £32; ponies and small-sizea horses, from £4 to £9 each. At the cattle fair, on Monday, stock were penned greatly in excess of the advertisement; above 900 sold. The stock were generally in low condition and of a moderate quality of breeding, the bulls shewn being very inferior; prices ruled high, and there was brisk competition throughout the sale. Three to four-year-old steers brought from £6 53 to £S 12s 6d ; two to three-years, from £410s to £6; eighteen months olds, £4 to £5 ; heifers, 203 per head less than steers; calves, mixed sexes, from 42s to 60s each ; twelve-months-olds, 603 to 703 ea jh. At the Wairoa. on Wednesday, 42 head of cattle were yarded, and as many more were purchased privately. There was the usual attendance of buyers, and good prices were given. At Remuera, on Thursday, few store cattle were yarded; those were at late rates. Dairy cows were in modera*e number, and usual in quiry ; varying from £7 to £11 each. Fat cattle in full number; 120 head yarded. Prices were lower about 5a the lOOlbs., particularly for heavy cattle ; prices ranged from 35s to 40s the lOOlbs. Store sheep numerous, with no improve ment in values. Ewes with lambs at side brought from 9s to 18s the couple. Fat sheep in full numbers and of good quality. Sheep in their wool were 2s and 3s each lower in price thau last week, and shorn sheep oC good quality sol! at 2d the lb.; in their wool, 3Jd. Fat lambs iiumerous, and brought from 8s to 15s each- Few fat pigs yarded. Store pigs at lower values than hitherto.

MARINE DEPATMENT.

Hull** of Ships or Stennierfi, Marohanatßo of all kinds, Specie and Woo! to United Kingdom, at LOWKOT OORRBKT RATKB. R. H. STKVHJNSON, Manager.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close a* Under j- For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and to-mor row, at 2.30 p.m. For Waiheke and Coromandel, per Argyle, on Monday next, at 11.30 a.m. For Whitianga, Tauranga, and OpotiM, per Rowena, this day, at 4 p.m. For Napier, per Southern Cross, this day, at 4 p.m. For Tryphena, per Three Brothers, this day, at 4 a.m. For Waiwera, Mahrangi, Matakana, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Anne Milbank, to-morrow, 8t 10 a.m. For Ngunguru. per Rob Roy, to-morrow, at 11 a.m. For Wanganui, per Go-ahead, on Monday next, at 10.5 a.m. For Levuka, per Tubal Cain, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. Bor Russell and Kawakawa, per Wanaka, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. For Russell. Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon gonui, per lona, on Monday next, at 4 p.m. For IfNapier, Southern Provinces, and Aus tralian Colonies, per Rotorua, on Tuesday next, at 3 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Lady Bird, on Wednesday next, at 8 a.m. t*er s.s. Zealandia, on Tuenday, 15th Oct., as follow:— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 3 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 3 p.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. 8. U. BiSS. Chief Postmaster.

MARRIAGES.

OTTO—KENSINGTON.—On September 25, at St. Mary's Church, Parnell, by the Yen. Arch deacon Maunsell, F. T. Otto, of Port Charles, to Charlotte Edith, second daughter of the late C. J. W. Kensington, Esq.., of Port Charles.

IRVINE—BLACK.—On the 26* instant, at the Wesleyan Parsonage, Onehunga. by the Rev. J. Law, Francis Oates Irvine, of Stokes e Point, to Isabella Hamilton Black, of Nelson.g

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

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 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 Wellington telegrams to-day intimate that the tactics of the Opposition have now completely changed. Seeing the utter hopelesauess of irregular attacks on the Government policy, they are now marshal

ling their forces in a " forlorn hope" to secure a dissolution, so as to prevent the passage of the Eleotoral and Land Tax Bills. One prominent Opposition leader threatens to move ah amendment on every; line of the Land Tax Bill. The Opposition is desperate, and egged on by;'land mono polists and capitalists hope to .stave off finan-: cial reform for another year. If they could get the estimates passed they would steal away as silently as Bedouins, but the Go vernment prudently hold the winning card by keeping back the remainder of the esti mates until other bills are passed. Like the last expiring notes of the swan, the Opposition will make the loudest noise when dying, if not the sweejtest. The end of the session is not yet., 1,

The terms of the proposed settlement with the Maori King and Rewi, discussed in an article in the " New Zealand Times," now edited by the Hon. Daniel Pollen, have hitherto excitod very little discussion in parliament. The extent of the concessions made in these proposals invites criticism, and it is marvellous that honorable'mem bers who can fritter away hours in dis cussing the wrongs of two juveniles en gaged in ministering liquid decoctions to the joints of the legislative machine have passed by in silence the principal event of the recess. It may be inferred that the feeling of the legislature and the country is too strongly in favour of a permanent settle ment of the Maori difficulty on any condition to haggla »bont the price. The Opposition, *o doubt, believe the Ministry have a very atrong card in their Maori negotiations, and hence fight shy of it. The criticism of the session ha 3 taken the form of petty fault-finding with small things. While all the Ministerial measures have" passed second reading by large majorities or without division, a number of frivolous proposals are being brought forward in committee to waste time, and obstruct the business of country. The subject raised by the ex-holder of the native portfolio, and hero of the farcical interview with Rewi at Taupo, is one which affords scope for a discussion worthy of a great Parliament. We leok with dispair, however, for anything more statesmanlike in the legislature than the pettifogging objections brought for ward in the "Times" by that brilliant and ornamental gentleman who has so often found himself one of the people's masters, without the people's consent. It is in the highest degree im material whether the monetary cost of Sir George Grey's proposals to the Maori King bears a large or small proportion to the terms submitted by Sir Donald McLean, inasmuch as it is notorious that the over tures of the Great Mystery Man, whatever they may have been, were treated with pro found contempt by the King and his followers. At the beck of Te Ngakau, Tawhiao rose from his seat, and without saying so much as " Good evening," left the representative of British inatitutions and dignity sitting alone in a hut. But Sir Donald McLean's proposals were by no means so harmless as his late colleague, and successor desires to picture. Not satisfied with the unsold portions of the confiscated lands, Sir Donald McLean re-purchased an area of land in the midst of European settlement. The outcry among the frontier settlers was so great that the Ministry were compelled to repudiate the policy they had espoused. This land is still in the hands of the Government, but is not in cluded in the territory on which it is proposed to locate the Ngatihau tribe if they yield to the desire of the colonists for the extension of roads and railways through the North island. And the £150,000 which the " Times" estimates as the outside value of the land offered by Sir George Grey, is a mere bagatelle compared with the money annually squandered by Sir Donald McLean" in demoralising bribes. We should have regarded the Native and Defence Loan of a million sterling as well spent if it had advanced the real work or pacification a single stage. But in what condition did we find the natives at the close of the five years of reckless extrava gance during which thia .nouey was thrown away ? Discontent reigned from one end of the island to the other. Dr. Pollen complains of the restoration of confiscated lands ; let him look to the Wai mate survey of lands which the late Gov ernmentdar* not occupy. To approach this question fairly and honestly, it must be con sidered simply on its merits, la it a wise thing or not to give the tribes who lost their lands in the war territory to settle on peacefully, or are they to remain for ever a disturbing and pauper element iv the country? We believe the answer can only be one way, and that even twice £150,000 would be deemed cheap by the colonists if it secured the peaceful settle ment of these natives ; the consent of the Maori owners to the construction of a trunk railway through the North Island ; and the breaking up of that Alsatia for Maori criminals, in defiance of- the Queen's, authority, which has for years been a menace to the peace of the country.

To-day's police-court, meeting of Board of Governors, and Working Men's enter tainment last night, appear on our fourth page. A telegram has been received from Wel lington stating that Mr Wilcox, J.P., su perintendent of Wellesley-street Baptist Sunday-school, has been given up by the doctors and is not expected to live the week out. His wife and relatives have been summoned from Auckland.

The members of the Auckland United Cricket Club are reminded of the 17th annual meeting of their club, which will be held tomorrow (Saturday) evening at the Thames Hotel, at 7.30. This Club is, we believe, the oldest hi New Zealand, and numbers amongst its members some of the best players in the province. It is also the present holder of Mr W. F. Buckland's Cup. All those who wish to become members are cordially invited to attend.

There was no inquest held to-day at the Nortb Shore, on the body of the old man John Durie, as Dr Philson, the coroner, who had known deceased for some time, gave a certificate as to the cause of death, considering an inquest unnecessary. The debate on the question, " Does this Colony lose pecuniarily by the use of Intoxicating Drinks ?" this evening, in the Temperance Hall, will be opened: by Rev. Si Edger in the affirmative ; Rev. A. W. Webb in the chair. Mr F. G. Ewington will reply in the negative. The affair is creating quite a sensation, and the hall will be crowded to excess. The gentlemen on the Temperance Society's side are : Rev. S. Kdger, and Messrs Edwin Carr, John Brame, and Francis Cherry, and the repre sentatives of St. James' Class, Messrs Ewington, W. J. Napier, and Wm. Cooper, the fourth, Mr Meyer, having left Auck land for the Solomon Islands. Unless another speaker is appointed by St. James' Class, the Temperance people will be com pelled to leave out one of their champions, or allow- the speakers on the opposite side an additional ten minutes each. The debaters on both sides are requested to meet at the Temperance Hall at seven o'clock, sharp, to decide which of these courses shall be adopted. Admission to the hall up to 7.20 p.m. vrill be by ticket only, and' after that time the doors will be thrown open to the public. As the number of tickets issued exceeds the accommodation provided by the hall, ticket holders should be in early attendance if they desire to secure seats.

Captain Colbeck, who, some time ago, bought 20,000 acres of laud in the Kaipara district on very advantageous, terms from the n<tiyes, has.decided to cut the estate up, and sell, lease, or let it on liberal terms, in lots to suit all comers.1 ■

g§" A Constant Reader " writes under the heading ,"A Plinjsoll.wanted in Auck land," drawing ;attention to.a vessel which was recently sold in., Auckland; ■ and' which he;, considers has -been ~■. insufficiently repaired to niakeher seaworthy. He says: "It will be a standing disgrace to Auckland if she is. allowed to leave the port without being .thoruughly. surveyed." j ,

In our paragraph relating how the dappled; grey horse was pulverised, it should have been stated that another horse, belonging to Mr Lamb, of Ngaruawahia was placid hors de combat, and was carted home. The'dappled grey was not pulver ised exactly as described. The mutilation was, however, such as to greatly disfigure him, and his body lies in the creek, lhe cattle train which ran into the horse further distinguished itself during the same trip by killing two cows at Manurewa. On the previous day another train cut a cow in two on Kangariri bridge ; one half fell in oa one side, another.half on the opposite side A few days before two or three cows were knocked over at Pukekohe. There is in such steam cattle-killing no blame attaching either to the railway management or to the drivers. It cannot possibly be avoided. An authority on the subject is of opinion that the sooner cattle whicli frequent the line are killed ofl the better it will be for night trains. We learn that Mdlle. Charbonnet has , received live or six pupils for finishing lessons on the pianoforte. _ A telegram has been received from Bishop Selwyn, of the Melanesian Islands, saying that he is going to England from Australia. Ten days ago a small vessel was sent to Norfolk Island to bring the Bishop thence to Auckland; but he has managed to get back to Sydney by the steamer Weutworth, which appears to have left the Bishop at Norfolk Island on her way to New Caledonia, and to have I called for him again on her return.

An amusing railroad story is, that, during one of the late trips of a goods train, anun usually largo number of cattle were en countered, and it became necessary for the officials to dismount, and, by pelting stones and shouting, drive the beasts off_ theper raanent way. A savage old steer is said to have shown a determined hostility, and the only notice he took of the amateur stock drivers was to shake a pair of formidable horns and make a vicious rush. Constable Hobson is described as having been on the train, and as being requested to take the steer into custody in the name of the Queen, on the serious charge of trespassing upon the railroad, the property of the Crown, and of wilful and malicious obstruction of the train, to the serious loss of time of Her Majesty's subjects therein seated. Further trouble was, however, saved by the driver squirting a stream of hot water over the brute's carcase, which, together with muttered threats about "corned beef," to remind the animal of his latter end, caused him, with tail erect, to gallop away. The last seen of the steer, as he disappeared over the range, was that part from which tender steaks are taken. Amid loud cheers, the conquering engine-driver drove off.

The annual meeting of the members of the Amateur Athletic Club was held last evening in the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Mr J. Coates in the chair. Mr T. Henderson read the comiuittee's report, which showed that there were 15 honorary and 107 actual —that we say not " active " members on the list. The balance-sheet, the items of which were explained by Mr Harcourt, the treasurer, showed that £191 10s 6d had been received, and £191 16s 5s spent, leaving a deficit due to the treasurer. The following gentlemen were elected to office : —President : His Worship the Mayor; Vice-President, Mr H. Graham ; Treasurer, Mr W. Harcourt; Secretary, Mr T. Hen derson ; Committee : Messrs Coates, Cotter, Bluden, Colbeck, H. E. Whitaker, Forder, Nolan, W. W. Robinson, and Mears. Mr A. E. Whitaker then proposed a vote of thanks to the late secretary, Mr A. King, who had done by his exertions much for the club, and whose loss would be severely felt. The motion was carried by acclamation. The chairman congratulated the club on its success, and informed them that the Ellerslie ground had been obtained for all future meetings, and the Domain ground for practice. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chairmah.

The purchase of 13,000 acres for Mr Harding, of Napier, in Kaipara District, was negotiated entirely by Mr R/DeThierry. We have received a letter from Henare Rawiti relative to his share of the purchase money. He says he knows the money was fairly paid by the purchaser, and was divided among the various ■ native owners by Arum a Karaka, but he has only re ceived four £5 notes although entitled to £120. Henare makes some very strong remarks on the subject.

The case of Kirby v. Greenway, in the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday, terminated in favour of defendant. The plaintiff, Wm. Kirby, sued Mr C. Greenway for alleged expenses incurred in canvassing for the return of Mr Greenway to a seat iv the City Council. The plaintiff stated that he was engaged for the sum claimed by defendant, but evidence was given that Mr Kirby had not been engaged. The Court gave judgment tor defendant ; plaintiff to pay costs.

The case of Hunter v. Connolly, claim £5 9a 9d, was heard at the R.M. Court yesterday. The claim was for building a chimney, which plaintiff alleged was smoky. Judgment was given for plaintiff, £2 9s 9d, with costs.

The Theatre Royal was well patronized again last evening, and " Lisa Eccles " was repeated with great success. Messrs Baker and Favron were as amusing as ever, and their witty sayings and pleasant songs were greatly applauded. The parade of the miniature arnij was also very satisfactory. To-morrow evening will be the last of the season. Messrs Baker and Farron will take a benefit on Monday evening, when a new and attractive programme will be presented.

On the Domain carriage drive " Progress" writes: Sir, —It is generally understood by the public that the new eastern entrauce road from Parnell to the Domain is intended to be a carriage drive ; if intended <*s such why form a raised foot, path on one side of the drive ? The road should be properly formed and made of sufficient width chat a foot path may not bo required. From whom this absurd idea emanates I do not know. If from the person in charge, "it shows bad taste and very little knowledge of what a carriage drive for a park should be like." If carried out by the Road Com mittee (in there he such), oi by the collective wisdom of the Board it shows that they are not competent to either direct or carry out such an important piece of work. Mr Editor, by directing attention to this mutter before further progress is made the work will prevent the appearance of the drive from being spoilt and save the unnecessary expenditure of a large sum of money. -I am, &c., Progress.

The discussion by the members of St. Thomas' Mutual improvement Society was well attended, and the question "Is horse racing good for society " was ably discussed on both sides ; Mr, Wright opening in the affirmative, and Mr Theo. Haultain in the negative. On a show of hands, 13 were in favour of horse-racing and 12 against it. At the close of the debate an essay on William 111., Prince of Orange, was read by Oliver Bryant Waymeuth, which Avas favourably criticised, and shewed consider able literary ability on. the part of the youug writer.

News from Samoa reports that the Tai mua aud Taipule having refused to fultill, or to state a time when they would fulfill Article 4 of an agreement, or rather a dis tinct promise made on the third of July, 1877, guaranteiug partly the neutrality of Asia and its vincity during the last war, Ariadne left our port on Monday ]ast the 15th instant proceeding to Saluafata for the purpose of, attacking that harbour and vicinity as security for the faithful fulfilment-o£ the said obligation of the Taim ua and Taipule, or.' until further orders are received from"the German Gov ernment. The Ariadne left on,the follow ing morning proclaimed, the-attachment of Saluafata for the above named reasons. She left there about, noon, and proceeded to Talealili, arriving there thesame evihing,; and on the morning of the ,17th that: har bour ,» attached in the. same nianuer as boluafatn, aiu3 for the same objoct. ' ! :

The tenders for the extension of the ■Rus&eil wharf were sabmitted to the Bay of Islands County Council as follows : — D. H. Adams, Grahamstown, £1,030; H. P.. Kavanagh, Onehunga, £884; J. McLean and Son, Auckland, £760; A. Watson, Auckland, £759 j Lane and1 Brown, Whan garoa, £679; J. Priar, Russell, £576 18s. The Engineer's estimate vras £570. The tender of Mr John Priar was'accepted.

of the grandest of illuminations was witnessed at Taupiri on Wednesday night. An immense body of fire covered the fern ranges on the borders of the Piako Swamp. The Taupiri and Newcastle ranges were distinctly risible for hours, the Manga whare River, which, runs toward the Piako, was brilliant with a light brighter than day, and the whole formed a rare scene of panoramic beauty. The annual meeting of the Manukau Amateur Dramatic and Minstrel Club will be held this evening in the Church of Eng land school-room, Onehunga, for the purpose of presenting a report, aucl arranging for the new session. We learn th»t the club is in a good condition, possessing a number of active members, chiefly 'through the con tinued and regular exertions of the Presi dent, Mr W. H. Keesing, a close student of the old Elizabethan dramatists.

The attention of the public is drawn to the fact that Noa. 5 and 18 trains will in future run daily. These goods trains leare Ohaupo and Auckland every morning, and, as they have passenger ocrs attached, will prove a great convenience to travellers.

A Thames Volunteer sends us a rather long letter, the first of which can be put in very small compass. While generally complimentary to Major Withers, the new commanding officer, our correspondent trusts he will not be led to treat the Scottish Company in any respect different from other corps. He concludes : —" Fair play is a jewel" is an old adage, and if the several corps on this field are not treated fairly without any of these pro- Scotian developments, things will not be so amicable in general as my superiors may suppose."

There is a rumour at Mangawal that that settlement is to be visited by Captain Casey shortly, with the intention of running a steamer from there and Waiputo Auckland. The correspondent of the ': Northern Advo cate " says : "I believe he stands a better chance of being supported now than he did when he came to the port some years ago with the same intention. I dare say that he will have a better cargo than that which awaited Mm on his first trip to Mahurangi, which, I understand, was a box of butter and a pair of old shoes to mend. We are most certainly richer in old shoes than that, and to other things too." The Lodge St. Andrew, 418, fci.C., held a Masonic I.odge of Sorrow last evening for the loss ©f Bro.Walter Graham, intelligence of whose death recently reached this city. As the Masonic Hall was not large enough for the occasion, the Albert Hall was secured. The hall was fitted with the mournful insignia, and the chairs hung with crape. The lodge was opened by Bro M. Niccol, M.P.; as R.W.M.; Bro Walker, R. W.M,, as Chaplain; accompanied by Bro the Rev F. Gould; Bro Hewson, S.W.; Bro Hendry, J.W. Amongst the other dignitaries of the Order were Bro G. P. Fierce, R.W.P.P.G.M.; Bros Dawson, W.M, Ccle, George Rees, R.M.s; Wade, Nelson, and a number of other P.M.'s. The hall was filled, and around the cata falque were the following pall-bearers : — Messrs Humbright, Sandford, Hitchens, and McCulskey. The deacons were : Messrs McEwan and McCroskie ; and the stewards. Messrs Gallagher and Lombard. Mr M. Niccol presided as Master of the lodge, Mr Hewson as Senior-Warden, Mr Hendry as J.W. ; and Jamongst the others present were Messrs Levy, master of the Ara Lodge, and Rev C. M. Nelson, master of the Prince of Wales Lodge. Mr Hesketh pre sided at the harmonium. The address was delivered by Bro Malcolm Niccol, and was of a suitable and impressive character ; the dark, silent march round the catafalque being solemn and soul-subduing. Bro the Rev F. Gould also delivered a elogium on the virtues of the deceased. The whole of the proceedings were highly creditable to the Lodge, and formed a worthy tribute to the memory of the departed.

The annual meeting of the West End Cricket Club was held Jast evening in the room of the Young Men's Christian Asso ciation. Mr F. Battley, upon again appearing before the club, after an absence of considerable time owing to ill-health, took the opportunity to express his con tinued interest iv its welfare. After the committee's report had been read, the Treasurer came forward with his oalance sheet, which shewed that they had a sum of £8 2s 7d to their credit, with assets about £10 more. After both reports had been adopted, the following new members were elected : Messrs James King, W. J. and J. Leigh, A. Hauna, B. King, J. Burke, W. Day, Waterhouse, and Black. The following gentlemen were elected to office :—President, Mr F. Battley ; Vice- President, Mr Thos. Macky; Secretary, T. Western; Treasurer, T. Macky jun. ; Mr J. Spry, Secretary of Second Eleven. Committee: Messrs .1. C. Macky, T. Mitchell, and T. Hanna. Discussion was then called for by the chairman with refereuce to certain suggestions contained in the committee's report, which brought forth the following resolutions : "That this club subscribe the amount (£5) asked by the trustees of the Domain Ground for use of the said ground." Carried.—" That this Club approves of the formation of a Cricket Association in Auckland, and depute the Club's secretary to act as its delegate, and arrange with other secretaries for a meeting."—Carried. It was auggested that some of the questions to be considered by such association would be the arrange ment of a programme of matches for the whole season, and the services of a professional player The following propo sitions were then put to the meeting and carried by acclamation : " That the West End Club offers its congratulations to Mr J. C. Macky on the event of his marriage, and trusts thet himself and wife may be long spared to a life of usefulness and happiness." ''That a vote of thanks be accorded to the retiring secretary." A hearty vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the business.

CABLEGRAMS.

The Afghanistan Difficulty.

Russia Denies Complicity

(RETJTER'S SPECIAL CABLEGKAM.)

LONDON, September 25. The British Government leaves to a mem ber of the Council of India and the Secre tary of State to initiate and carry out the line of policy towards the Ameer of Afghan istan. The prevailing opinion favours the English occupation of Kyber Pass and Kandahar.

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 25. It is officially denied here that Russia is acting in complicity witU the Ameer of Afghanistan.

THE STEAMER AND THE FOG.

(AUCKLAND PARTY AT NORTH

SHORE.)

AT an early hour this morning grave appre hensions were felt as to ths safety of a num ber of Ponsonby young ladies and gentle men, who had last night ventured across the Waitemata to the skating rink :at Devon port Hall. The home clocks pointed to the solemn hour ef midnight, and pa's and ma'a looked at those clocks with growing anguish. The long night passed, but the young people did not appear, and tiie question was, asked : had- the steamer runr ashore "in the fog?. It has since transpired that the young people werit to the wharf after leaving off skating, but were chagrined to find that the steamer would not run, owing

to the fog • consequently theThad~fTT" accommodation for the night to fiui^ '>. A»RIFT ON THE WHAEP ' Meanwhile, a party of North Shore i^ and gentlemen had attended MwW ■ * Charbonne^'s concert, and wSTOIB^ Queen-street wlurt for the atoSS £ "** port, commander, Neil Smith T « they waited. The tog was so .1p Yam the steamer could not penetrate thivT l at Commander Smith,thiSking'noSSS,4 discretion was the better^part of% that did not make the attempt On r }f°% on the wharf, thinking there waf«? ? d s like home, rabsidiaed the powerZ^6 steamship Tarn O'Shsinter ; andffi^Sii"™ 1 captain Greenlee, guided by his conrnfo ' through the fog and effectedLa Ss^ after a voyage of 1,800 seconds, landftf above-mentioned inhabitants safelv^K at 2 o'clock in the morning. y ashore .

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

GEAHAMSTOWNi this day A bushman named Scnmgeour has bp missing a fortnight from the Hauraki mm Alexander Hogg, late director, waTto day appointed liquidator of the GoWp" Arrow. He was opposed ijy Mr R. " n for the Bank of New South Wales X y largest creditor. . a«*aßth?

United Pumping Association.— Th«> cross-cut drive ha 3 not improved. ' ? The Queen of Beauty took onl3 men to day. The Moanatairi knocked off 20 with* in the last fortnight.

SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

{PER STAR SPECIAL WIM),

WELLINGTON, this: day.' Mr Wilcox, brother-in-law of Mr;RqkL1 M.H.R., is seriously ill. ■ m >

Mr Rees, M.H.R., lectured on the "Lost Ten Tribes" to the loung Men's Mutual Improvement Society last night. The meeting was verj- successful. A- vote of thanks was returned.

PATEA,; this day GENERAL ACTIVITY;-

Sevoral new buildings are in .progress here. Work is delayed for want of hands.! Carpenters' wages are 12s a day. Labourere at the breakwater being constructed by Mr R. Dicksori, formerly of Auckland* receive ten shillings a day. The country is 100 king splendid.

(PER PRESS AGENCY.)

WELLINGTON, this day. ARRIVAL FROM NEW YOKK.

Arrived—Star, from New York, via Rio Janeiro and Melbourne, with Yankee notionn consigned to Turnball and Co.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. HORSE SHOW. There are -84 entries for the Horse. Show

which takes place to-morrow. At a meeting of the Agricultural and Pastoral Society yesterday the judges were appointed for the forthcoming Show in November.

ACCEPTANCES FOR PAKURANGA HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE.

Sea King, Jonathan Wild, Robinson': Crusoe, Cossack, Mulcahy Bros., Tear- Away, and Rocket. Handicap Hurdle Race.—Jonathan Wild, Don Juau, Tregeagle 11., The Rail, Ninette. —Wm. Pkrcival, Secretary P.H.C.

MDLLE. CHARBONNET'S CONCERTS AT THE CHORAL HALL.

The very large and fashionable assemblage which greeted the second appearance of Mdlle. Uharbonnet last eveningin the Choral Hail, showed the high position which this distinguished pianiste haa gained in the es timation of the Auckland musical and rousic-loving people. That this gifted lady is quite deserving of all the eulogiums that have been bestowed on her musical accom plishments every competent critic mil agree. The concert of last night opened with the admirable violin solo, " Melaa colia," played by Mr Cope, the violinist, a« companied ontheipianofortebyMiss Turrell. Mademoiselle next came forward amid congratulatory greetings, and performed the "Airs JBohemiens," which in point of faithful and brilliant execution was all that could be desired. The " Allegro de Concert" displayed the same freedom of execution, and delicate, though decisive, touch. But the duo, concertante, Beet hoven's sonata in G. rnajor,f by Mdlle. Char bonnet and Mr Cope, was decidedly the gem of the evening ; we have'seldom listened to so charming an. instrumental duot. The " Fantasie Brilliante on Kigoletto," and the "Danse Espagriole" also shewed nice appreciation, originality of execu tion, and instrumental ; skill." Ilys ballads by Miss Florence Neville, the accomplished soprano vocalist, added much to the interest of the concert, and her rendering of " Love's Request"' and of the scena " Ernani luTolami" (Verdi) was very fine, and elicited marks of approbation froru the audience. The pretty duet " Oh, Faiiy Wand," from Wallace's " Maritana," accompanied by Mr C. Harding, evidenced both good judgment and fine feeling. A new feature, and especially noticeable, was , the introduction of elocution. Mr H. H> Montague, accredited fas perhaps the best elocutionist in Australia, gave Tenuypon's famous " Charge of the Light Brigade "in a masterly manner. The distinguishing features of the recitation were power and skilful modulation. The audience showss its appreciation by inflicting on Mr Mon tague a peremptory call, which he good humouredly complied with. The "nmletee: song" from .the "Rose, of Castile" W effectively sung by Mr Harding. At the close of Mademoiselle's performances, tne auditory scattered a large number of bou quets Sat the feet of the fair artiste, received with approving smiles and graceful bovj Miss N eville likewise fell in ior many Itowi offerings,-which may have afforded some compensation for the unreasonable numD« of encores which the audience appeareu determined to exact from both artistes, w should not be forgotten that a Ff. efuL a'f weU-timed compliment of this kind lsaccepv able to every artiste, but to make a point« exacting two pieces for every one -on tM programme manifests very bad taste, a- little consideration. A word of commend- tion is due to Mr Swallow for hu necessary assistance in the musical portions, also, to Mr D. Cope, the skilled [f^± We need scarcely add that tn£. concerts are of the firsj; order m P°*J of conceptions, election of subjects, * brilliancy of execution, and that tne w" atid last will be given to-morrow, (Saturday; evening. ■ • ■ ■■■ • ■ _■■•■

STORM AT CANTERBURY.

Press Agency telegrams report a beav,/ storm at Canterbury yesterday, .f^f" much damage to property. f^way com munication "between Christchurch ana vi South has been cutoff, owing tc.the destru^ tion of a portion of the line, and three ag£ of the Rangitata Bridge, 120 ft long, 'been washed away, thus cutting off comm« nication north and south of that place, i Rakaia and Waimakariri rivers Have risen a considerable extent, and it is! feared -WV will become impassable. At the scene is describeda* having been wild in 4h* extreme. ' Planks werig^ about, and; the iron roofing from >«w buildings blown about as if rtJ?.f A c ffiL At Charleston, the schooner -WM Jf with Captain Grubb, the harbonwjnjj^ seaman, and another gentleman on. on /. broke aW from her moorings ar d w^_ great danger for some time, bh i- v.v. ever beached in a safe position, aftei nat » been bumping hardly on the rocks.

EVENING SIAR. FRIDAY. SEfTEMKER 27



TpIUBNITURE—Fox the Drawingroom JJ 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 I & H. COOKE'S. LINOLEUM and Floorcloths, all vidths, Bath Mats, in Linoleur and Floorcloth, on Sale afc T & H. COOKE'S. O EARTH RUGS, Door Mats, plain and JOL wool bordered. Matting, Wool Mats, Bed-side Rugs, on Sale at T. & H. COOKE'S. s RON BEDSTEADS. — French. Half JL Tester, Stump and Folding; Iron Cots, all sizes. Wood Bedsteads and Wood Cot*, 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. /~*i LASSES.—Ghimney Glasses, in Gilt, VJT Walnut, and Maple Frames. Toi let Glasses Toiletware, Cane ; seated Chairs, in great variety, on Sale at T. X H. COOKE'S. PRICES.— As we import direct from the English Manufacturers, we are able to sell all imported goods as low as any house in town: and, employing steam power in our Factory, are enabled to offer articles of local manufacture at a very moderate rate. T. 85 B. Oooke's FURNITURE AND OARPBT VVARKHOU X 67. QUKBN-STRERT. XUST OPENED, AT LINA.BUBY * GO'S. 10D DOZEN FOUR-BUTTON KID ! GLOVES QUITE SOUND. Only 2s. 6d. per Pair. A. LINABURY & GO 'h, . '■•'". 204 & 209, QUffiKK-STRKKT. Auckland. BONEDUS T! BONEDUST BONEDUST! TO ARRIVE, Per 'Darcy Pratt,' 'Fairlca" ard 'Look-ou 150 tona BONEDUST 1 ■:. . : -. ■. . Also, ■- : , 50 tons SUPERPHOSPHATE. W. J. HURST & CO., 101.' Q.uaan-street.; OAT S! OA.T S! OAT S ! ■' - ■"•; '. ___—— ,■(.'■/.' 500 bags PRTME TAi IT ARTANO ATB ' 1000 bags PRIMK'POTATOB. OATS. W. J- HURST & CO., '.;,■ . io].. Q.uce ibt'V ot . AtckJarfl



New S^ bing Goods. "X § '^J&M ZZZ The Undersigned are NOW OPENING UP heir STOCK OF NEW GOODS for the in coming Season's trade, comprising— NEW FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, (IN VAEIETY). Circy and Black Lustres, Danish Lustres (new shades). New Washing Materials. Brocaded Cambrics, Lace Patterns, Galatea Stripes, and a very large assortment of PRINTS ! PRINTS ! ! PRINTS ! ! Great "Variety of Patterns and Un usually Cheap. New Linen Goods, Cuffs, Collars, and Sets, Ribbons, Handkerchiefs, &c. «&. HOSIERY OF ALL KINDS. "®a 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, Tweeda, &c. &c. far % (l/inthefi) Dlsoount allowed upoa all Cash Purchases o£ 20/ and upwards. , RUSHBROOK AND BRIDGMAN, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &a., : JUNCTION DRAPERY" WAREHOUSE • (Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel), '. UPP^SR QUEBW-STREBT, Auckland. UNION BANK 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 ffi. POUNDS, Manager, Auckland. milE NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Incorporated under the Companies Act, 18 62 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. , npiHE 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. wnjJAM BURTON, Manager. Auckland Branch, 14th September, 1878. BANK OF AUSTRALASIA. _ roorporated 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. TJYE GRASS! RYE GRASS JSAi CLOVERS. JUST TO HAND, A consignment of 400 bags POVERTY BAY RYE GRASS, for Sale cheap. Also, On Hand, WHITE CLOVER RAPE RE© CLOVER TIMOTHY COW GRASS LUCERNK &c, &c, &c. Of Superior Quaity l W. J. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. nHEMirAL Tyr an v re. 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. w. .r. hurst & co., 101, Queen-street. J> ON E M E A L. 50 TONS CALIFORNIA BONBMEAL, For Sale by W. S. LAURIE, 7, Wyndham-stbeet. is**j&l TVTOTICE TO CON- IS SIGNEES OF SHIP jfcMxs£x&- HALCIONE. ™ft*™™™™l Owing to the great delay from non-removal and damage done to Cargo by recent rains, all Goods landed by the above ship will in future be stored at Consignees risk and expense. p Master Ship Halcione. T^ X 'CITY OF SYDNEY,' 100 cases SALMON, lib. 25 cases SALMON, 21b. FOR SALE BY W. S. LAURIE, 7, Wyndham-steekt. tSSOLUiIOJN Oif PARTNERSHIP W c nave Opened several Cases of BLACK AND COLOURED SIL KS, Purchased at Vkry Low Prior? in the Home Markets. THECOOURKD SILKS Comprise 1 the Nkwbst Shadks. THE BLACK SILKS WIL BK SOLD AT 2R. IID. PKR YARD, IN Order to Clear. rMMKNSK QUANTITIES OF DRESS GOODS V\ ill bk Brought Forward at Job Pricks. GREAT BARGAINS I WILL BK GIVEN DURING THIC WEISK J. OOSGHAVE & CO., MERCHANTS AND MPOKTKRS ■ QUEX-N-STREKT. AUCKLAND. PENNA to Harry Smith. —Please send me your address at once. All we'l here. Address simply Monmouth. ■



mHE "pj'EW FgEALAND «T CLOTHING FACTORY T» {■■- EMPLOYS UPWARDS OF 600 WORKPEOPLE. BRANCHES FOR THE SALE OF OUR MANUFACTURES , AT AUCKLAND DUNEDIN WELLINGTON CHRISTCHURCH NAPIER O AMARU WANGANUI TIMARU INVERCARGILL. The Proprietors have had to fight their way inch by inoh in opposition to the interests of Importers and Shippers, but the desire on the part of the Public to encourage New Zealand Industries ha« been manifested by the great success which has attended all the Branches of the New Zealand Clothing Factory. . SUMMER SEASON, 1878-1879. ■ Now in receipt of MEN'S, BOYS', and YOUTHS' CLOTHING, especially Manufactured for the Auckland Market, and Superior in Style and Fit to the Imported Goods. A great portion is made of the famous Mosgiel Tweeds, manufactured of pure New Zealand wools. A SINGLE GARMENT SOLD AT WHOLESALE PRICE. The Largest and Choicest Stock in New Zealand of Hats, Caps. Hosiery, Port manteaux, Bags, and the latest Novel ties in Ties, Scarfs, Collars, &c. A SINGLE GARMKNT SOLD AT WHOLESALE PRICE. All Goods are marked in Plain Figures, for CASH ONLY. Any Article purchased and not appro ved of will be exchanged with the same courtesy with which it was sold, or, if desired, the money will be returned. J. B. ROBINSON, Manager Auckland Branch. Agency in New Zealand for Wertheim's Celebrated Sewing Machines. T^TORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN J3I TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. LONDON AND EDINBURGH. Established 1809. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Capital £2,000,000 Reserve Fund .. .. 1,082,768 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest, 1877 .. .. 916,646 President: His Grace the Duke of Rozburghe, K.T. v ick-Presidents : His Grace the Duke of Sutherland, K.G.; His Grace the Duke of Abercorn, K.G. Extraordinary Directous : Right Hon. the Earl of Airlie, Right Hon. the Earl of Strathmore, Right Hon. Sir James Fer gusson, of Kilkerran. Bart., Sic 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 lowest BATES. Losses promptly and liberally dealt with. SHERA BROS., Agents, Queen-street. UNION INSU RANGE 0(>"M V AISfY of NKW ZKALANO o a-pital_ _ -. az.000.000- A V (J K. 1 iNIi B U ANC H : Q UK n N - a T R E X T, Next te Coiocilal Bank. 8-iKJS DEPARTMENT. Insurant) graafced on Dwelling - htmwsh Stores, Shops, Buildings in which trade ifl carried on, Morokaadis*. nn<\ Qooda of overy description.



Scamps are selling counterfeits of that most wholesale of medicinal stimulants, Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps, famous alike for its health-giving properties and agreeable flavour. The knaves who are carry ing on this wicked traffic put their fiery decoct ions into empty bottles of the real article, and in most instances imitate the genuine labels. Insist upon having the real Schnapps. The method of making money is 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 over the world, and the success 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 oC these Indian Medicines, and the cures effected by their use are extraordinary. Get testimonials and the medicines of the Chemists. •