SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

—. ,-™ _.r. -_■!> J This Evening, 9.1 HUH WATER} To . mO rrow Morning, 0.22 BUNBET.—This Evening. 5.63 !* J N RISE.—To-Morrow Morning. 5.50 St CON'S AGK.-Last Quarter, 26th, 10,18 p m,

ARRIVALS.

TO-UAV.

Rotomahana, s.e., Undorwood, from Sydney Waitaki, 8.5., MoGillivray from Tauranga Tokerau, outtor, Cinnamon, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

lABT EV-.NINO.

Marlon, sohoonor, Hyno, for Noumea

TO-DAY. Southern Cross, 8.8. Holnndor, for Lovuka Waitaki. b.b., McOilllvray, for Riißsell Ruby, sohooner, Cocklleld, from Rubboll

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Now Plymouth and Soiilh—Wanaka, Melbourne, via South—Rotomahana, Thursday New York—Oainillo, loading Norfolk lsland-Spoedwoll, Friday Gisborne diroct-Comerang T_i—. t~ London-Loch Doon, loading; Helen Denny to Tauranga — Glenelg, Thursday; Waitaki, Whang" re£-Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays ; Waitaki, Friday ~ , , -~__.„„„,,„ RußßOll-lona, Monday; Waitaki, Wodnesday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Hytona. H.IG.M.S., from Samoa „_,,„,! Waikato, ship (M.P.K V.) from London, sailod Wanganufshlp (Q.L.S.P.). from London, Balled FernSeifbrq. (W.T.B.H), from London, sailod Looh^X barquo (LK.P.S.), from LonJon LoohaUrr, Abfrq 2Se (W.Q.L.K.), from London. Ingetar'g,* barquo, from Now York; salloi Glenlora.barquo (W.G.P.T.), from London, load- Lutterworth, barque, from London, sailed July 8 llunloo, barquo, from London ; loading Cabarfoidh, barqoo (3.Q.M.J.), from Hongkong Loongan-, bar.-ue, from Hobart 1 own Stag, barque, from Adelaido, tailod Helm Douny barque, from Ly «^HI»J., «*»* Ocean Rangor, barquentine, (W.1.N.V.) from New York, nailed April 28th Estelle, barquentlr.e, from Lyitolton Active, brlgan'ino, from famoa Flirt, brigantino (W.L.0.P.). from Lovuka Aratapu, brigantine, from Lyttoltoa Borealis, bn„antina. from Levuka Om*ha, brigantine. from Chatham Islands Roderick Uhu, brigantino, from Dunedin Look Out, brigantino, from Sydney Kthel, btlgantino, from Dunodin Coronet, sohooner, from Auutakl PoUeomon, sohooi.or, from New Calodonla Clansman, biixantine, from 'limara Ryno, briganiino. from Lyttelton Lapwing, brigantine, from Dunedin Seagull, brgantluo, from Timaru Energy, schooner, from Noumea Daysprlng, mission schooner (W.N.8.M.), from A?nefl°Donald. Bohoonor, from Rarotonga BJIe Brandon, schooner from Line Islands Aoba, sohooner, from Now Caledonia Mazeppa, schooner, Irom Samoa Caledonia, sohooner, from 1 onga Ovalau. sohooner, from Rarotonga Norval, Bohooner, from Rarotonga Atotehau, schooner, from I'arotong Mary Anderson, sohoonor, from New Calodonla Southern Cross, Mission schooner, Irom tbo Islands Transit, sohoonor, from Rarotonga Kate McGregor, schooner, from Lyttelton Pirato. sohoonor, _ om Tahiti Magic, cutter, from Rose island

IMPORTS.

Per Rotomahuna, from Sydney—Sl paokages Manilla, and 12coils Kuropo rope; 5 packages leather, 667 mats and gunnies sugar, 70 bags bacon. 4 drums soda, 462 cases fruit, 281 saoks maize, 160 boxes tea, 1 sacks seed, 127 cases and packages sundries. Per Rotomahana, for G. \V. Blnney: 60 bags Sidney bacon.

EXPORTS.

Per Marion, for Norfolk Island andNonmea— 2,216 pieces timber, ISO boxes soa--, 10 ash oars, 120 bags potatoes, 21 cases and 100 tins biscuits, 80 bags flour. 20 mats sugar, 6 cases kerosine, 7 bags rice, 4 boxes tea, 1 casks beer, 17 paokages sundries.

Por Southern Cross, for Levuka :—1163 pieces timber, 216 piecos architraves, 7 bags onions, 12 bundles mouldlaKS, 12 cases veuetables, 36 firebars, 4 packages |-l-ss doors, 88 sacks potatoes, 1 coses turnings. 112 sheep, 18 doois, 29 cases and paokages meat, 8 packages sashes, 2 sackß oysters, 25 case 3 and packazes sundries.

INWARDS Coastwise.—Reliance, from Rus sell, with 93 tons coal; Sunbeam, from Manaia, with 12,100 feet limber: Huby, from I usseU, with 60 tons ooal; Tokerau. from Tauranga, with f 6 bales hay; 1 cc, from Coromandel, with 16,000 foot timbor. Octwabdb Coastwise.—Savoy Kate, for Ruasell; *mily, for Kaipara. The ketch Speedwell entered out at tho Cus toms to-day, for Norfolk Island The sohooner Sissy has been chartered by Messre Hondorson and Macfarlano to proceed on a trip to the Islands. Sho entered out at the Customs to-day for Niue. The barque Catherlno Jane cleared to-day for Whsngaroa, where Bhe Is oxpoeted to take in a oargo of timber for Melbourne.

■The s.s. Southern Cross left this aftornoon for „evuka via Russoll, with general rargo and the following passengers:—Messrs John Fin layson, Frank C ark, Joseph Lamb, Georgo Lamb, Samuel Wainworth, A, Clark, Henry Middleton Joseph Taylor. The time occupied by the s.s. Rotomahana on her laat trip from Russell to Syaney win 3 daya 16+ hours, wnloh ia remarkably fast. There were four boiler- working, and the distance logged each day was as follows:—lst day (In 16£ hours). 229 knots: 2nd day o-t, 312 knots; 3rd day out, 327 knots: Ith day, 300 knots. The barque Loehnugar has commenced the discharge of her inward cargo alongside Iho outer eastern tee of the Queen-street wharf. The brigantine Sarah Pile soiled from Thames for Dunedin yesterday with 83,000 foot tim ber.

The schooner Marion, whioh-lof t la6t evening for Norfolk Island, and Noumea, took one pas senger for the former place, viz., Mr J. J. Marshall,

t-The Look, Out which cleared at Sydney for Auckland on September Hth, has the following cargo fur Aucklaud :—925 bag* bonedust, 228 bags maize, 120 shafts, oSO!) spokes. 1300 felloes, 65 pieces timber, 12draya, and sundries. The b.b. Rotomahana arrived early this morning from Sydney via Kussell. Her report and the l'st ot saloon passengers from Sydney were given In our last evenings issue. Tha following aro the names of the steerage passengers for Auckland:-Mm L. Nelson, Messrs Marwick, James, Patterson, A. Cohen, J. J. ->mith. Saloon from Russell :— Mr K. B*ord. We are indebted tto Mr L. C. Miller, parser, for file-, &c. Me-BrsH. *•*. Anderson _ Co. announce that the brigantine Una will leave for Capo Town several weeks henco should sufficient induce ment oiler. Intending emiurants to that place would do well to Interview Captain Ogllvle. Who announces through ouradvortislng columns hiswillingnoßßto supply them with jail the in formation which they may require. The gentle man in question has spent a considerable tlma at Cape Town, and has made the prospectß and resources of tho colony a. ppeolal study. He ia I well acquainted with the nature of the ollmate and soil, and the pricea of land, labour, Imple ments, and the various necessities of life. In tending passengers would do well to consult Captain Ogilvlo bofore making their arrange ments.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Ilannih Mokau, s.s.. Keane, from Waitara. Wild Luck, ketch, Phipps, from Patea Haurakl, p.°., Dale, from Waitara

DEPARTURES.

Rowena, b.s., Amodeo, for Waitara

The departure ot the b.b. Oreti for tha South has been postponed till Monday next. The ketoh Wild Duok, in ballast, left Patea on Friday last, and arrived yeatarday afternoon.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day. Arrived: Glenelg, from Auokland, at 5 a.m. ARRIVAL OF TUX RINGAROOMA. luff, this day. The Ringarooma arrived at 6 a.m. She left Melbourne on the 16tb, and experienced strong westerly winds, (shesails atsp.m. for Dunedin. Saloon passengers for Aucklond: Messrs Hopper, (■nlson, Mr and Mrs Colson and two children, Mr Holden, and 2 steerage. Nkw Plymouth, this day. The b.b. Taiaroa arrived from Onehunga at 1.15 a.m, today, and left for Wellington at 2 a.m. Wellington, yesterday. Sailed: Rotorua, b.b., for Auokland. via tho Kußt Coat. Pasaengors : Misses White, Glazo brook, Kershaw, Messrs White and Upton, Capt. Nearlog, Messrs South, Broadhurst, Payer, Thoro, Boon, Bowman. Glazebrook, Hoyman. McGllllvrny. Deßnurboll, Henderson, Fraser, White (2), Hall, Fabian, Smith, Serenell, Proeser, Johnston, Fordham, and Buchanan. Lyttelton, this day, Sailed—Abernyt, barque, for London. Mklbotjbnb, this day. Sailed: Tararua, lor the Bluff, yesterday.

How to forrtt out tbo porpotration ot a trlok. In substituting any othor Sohnapps for that of Udoipho Wolfo'a Bohiedani Aromatlo Sohnapps. willroquire vory littlo intution. Jnatletonotry tho genulno invigoraot; and, fimlliar with its tasto, they will soon disoovor tho difference. It is impossible to give to tho common gin that dollcato smell, that fragrant touon, that aromatio, Boft, nnd velvety tasto, that con stitute tho chiof elements of this groat tonic cordial.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Uniier :— Tuts Day. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Waitaki, at 1 p.m. For Thames, por EntorptLo, nt 5.30 p.m.

THURSDAY, 23rd instant. For Walwora, To Kapa. Oralgloburn, and Warkworth, por Roso Casey, at 10 a.m. For Glsborno, Nupior, Southern ports, and Aus tralian Colonios, per Rotomahana, tit 0 a.m. For Hokianga, per Kowenn, at 11a m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 3.30 p.m. For Whiaangl, Taiiua, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Glonelg, at 1 p.m. FRIDAY, 21th instant. For Norlolk Island, por Siveedwoll, at noon For Waihoko and Coromandol, por Coromandcl, at 12.31) p.m. For Ruasoll, Kawakawa, nnd Australian Colonies, per Rotorua, at 3 p.m. For Wangarei Heads and Wangarei, per Argylo, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, 23th liißtant. For Taranaki and Southorn ports, por Wanaka, at 1.15 p.m, S. B. IIISS. Chief Postmaster.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

September 22, 1880. Tlioatro Royal—" Charity," 8 p.m. Alexander street—Mr llaytor, " Physiology,' with diagrams and cartoons, 7.30 p.m. Half-yearly mcc'ing of United Bricklayers' Society, Working Mens' Club, 7.110 p.m.

BIRTH.

CURLEY.—At hor residence, Ponsonby, the wifo of J. C. Curloy ot a daughter, still-born. EATON.-On Soptcmbcr 21. 18S0, at Regent-

stroat, Mrs Albert ICaton, of a son. MURRAY.—On September 17, at Kden Ter race, tho wifo ot B. M. Murray, of twin daughtore.

MARRIAGE.

COOPKR-O'CONNOK.-On Soptombor 21, at St. Francis do Salos, Nowton, by tho Key. Father Walter McDonald, Augustus Charles Coouer, Kngland, to Mary, third daughter of Mr 1). O'Connor, Auokland.

DEATH.

KDSKIt.—On Soptombor 21, Louisa, the belovod wifo or Samuel Kdgor: aged til. In accordance with tho wish o! tho deooated, no mourolnir wlli bo worn, and allnccdlcssdispl.j* avoided.

The funeral will tako placo to-moriow (Thuraday), tho 23rd. Uriel service at tho houao in Wynyard street at 3.30, and at tho gravo at 1.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

ENQUIRER.—In view of a recant domestic be reavement you will, wo thitiK;, boo tho impro priety of publishing your lotter just now.

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1880.

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

The ultimatum served by tlio British Admiral who commands the combined European licet upon tlio Turkish com mandant of Dulcigno, the Adriatic soa port ordered to be ceded to Montenegro under the Treaty of Berlin, lias passed unheeded. Another cable despatch states that tbe Montenegrins are advancing in considerable forco to tako the town, and it appears uulikely now tbat this stipulation of the Berlin Treaty will be executed without further bloodsbed. Whether arising from the obstinacy of the Porte or tho turbu lence of the Albanians, who nro put forward by the Sultan as the only obstacles in tho way, the fact shews the extreme difficulty of dealing with the Ottoman. The Greek epiestion, which involves a cession of territory along the whole southern frontier of Turkey, is a still more formidable one, and its settle ment can scarcely be hoped for now without more serioua Eastern complica tions than even now exist.

The propcacd changes iv the District Courts of the colony have given rise to some mis apprehension. Even the New Plymouth agcut of the Press Association appears to have got into a fog over the matter, and telegraphed throughout the colony tbat the District Courts are to be abolished. A telegram from our own correspondent at Wellington, published in another column, explains the present intentions of the Gov ernment, which only extend to amalgama tion of Courts, reduction of the number of judges, aud conaequent retrenchment in the expenditure of the Judicial Department of tbe Civil Service. Any fundamental changea iv the constitution "and administra tion of the Courta will be deferred until the Judicature Commission haa sent in its report, and until that report has been adopted by Parliament. The District Courta Act of last aesaion, however, intro duced certain modifications in the law rela ting to theac tribunals, principally in the direction of extending tbe powers of the Judges. The Act validates probate of wills and letters of administration pre viously granted by District Court Judges, and alao iv future casea during the absence ot a Judge of the Supreme Court. The Act alao empowered District Courts to enforce ordera under the Debtor and Credi tors Act, 1876, in the same manner as the Supreme Courts; it aho gave power to order costs in certain cases were a District Court has no jurisdiction, and authorised Deputy Judges to act where the District Judges arc unable to Bit.

The whole question of the intentions of the Government in regard to District Courts was raised by Mr Kelly on the 23rd August, on the occasion of the receipt of a meaaagc Irom the Governor in the House of Repre aentatives,recommending the insertion of a new clauae iv the District Courts Hill then under consideration. Mr Kelly asked the Minister of Justice what action the Govern ment intended to take with regard to effect ing economy intheadminiatrationof juatice, as ho understood tbat some changes were contemplated with respect to Resident Magistrates' Courts and District Courts. Wc quote Mr Rolleston's reply from Hansard : "Mr Rolleston said it waa not the intention of the Government to take any radical steps until the Commission which bad been appointed to advise upon the different relations of the Courts of judicature, and the procedure of those Courts, had given an opinion ; but there were, and he thought the Houao was thoroughly aware of the fact, very con siderable changes intended in the direction of economy, in respect both to Dislrict Judges and Resident Magistrates. What those cbangcß might be lie did not think the House would expect the Govern ment to state at the present time. There might be considerable difference of opinion upon them, and they would be changes for which the Executive would be responsible under the existing law." Mr Kelly, who is a remarkably clear-headed and practical politician, pressed the queation borne by further stating tbat he did not refer to economy in the adminiatration of Resi dent Magiatratea' Courta and District Courts, but to changes in the ad ministration of justice, doing away with Resident Magistrates' Courts.and extending the jurisdiction of the District Courts.or the reverse, Mr Rolleston's reply conclusively disposes of the rumour that the Government ever entertained any idea of dispensing with the District Court Judges, in antici pation of the recommendations of the Judicature Commission. He said " the Government would not iv any way go out side the existing law, without the con currence of Parliament." The existing District Courts are conatituted by law, and no radical changea in their raison d'etre can be made until that law has been repealed by Parliament.

Examination papers may seem a strange source for laughter and amusement, but it invariably occurs that after every examina tion, though there arc many tears, there is also much merriment. AYe were all greatly entertained not long ago by tho ridiculous replies made by some of our public-school teachers at their last cxamiuatiou : and now there comes by the mail another aud similar selection of blundering answers. AYe tnkc the following from a recent report by Mr Sharpc, au English Inspector oE schools. As an epitome of the life of Marl borough, the following was oll'ered :—" We lirst hear of him in the Seven Years' War ; then he was just]a common soldier, but soon afterthis we read ofhiscomraanding an army

iv tho War oi the Spanish Succession.' A new nnecdote of Nelson will bo read with eagerness, especially by our |aspiring ambiliousl youth :—"Nelson was told by some of his ollicera to cease linns,' for some trilling affair or other. Being blind ot oue eye, and knowing what would be the conse quence, he put the glass to his blind eye, and paid he did'nt see anything," A pupil teacher got hold of a now theory respecting the cbutch in Wales :—"The Welsh were sc much on the aide of the Pre'cnder that the King of England would not let them have Welsh Bishops, for lie ordered they must have English Bishops instead, for they were not to be trusted." These are fair average specimens of examination jokes, and are tbe paitiful productions ot muddle-beaded, ovcr coached youths, such aa arc capable of writing " Lord Bacon invented gunpowder, und wrote tlio Fruits of Philosophy •" and " Dryden and Buckingham were at first friends, but soon after be came contemporaries." In mathematics ignorance quite as lauchablo was exhibited by sonic of the lads. One made out the rent of a small lield to be £141,381 12s 2-91-1240. We should like to have a share in the ownership of that paddock. Iho estimates for papering a certain room, whose dimensions wore glvea, varied from £150,000 to balf-a-crown. A student of I''uclid*gavo this definition of a theorem : " When a doubt is cast on a solution we call it a theorem." Commenting on absurdities such as wo havo instanced above, another School Inspector states that the study of history is degener ating into a " tissue o£ murders, strung to gether with dates," an opinion in which all who remember their school-days cannot fail to concur. Slaughter and bloodshed have attractions oven for the dullest, who must embody the maximum of stupidity if they cannot be made to associate parrot-fashion tho atrocities with certain dates. The want of really good text-books is deplored. Plenty of text-books there doubtless are, but they are mostly intended its crams for examinations, and consist mainly of dates aud battles. Of tlie true history of a people they are entirely silent. But now that such historians aa Mr E, A. Freeman and Mr J. 11. Green have tried thoir baud at books for beginners, bettor results may surely ',be anticipated ere long. Tlie mirth-provoking blunders given above luvo also a grave side. They are evidence of one pernicious result ol3tlio examination system so popular in tbo present ago. The single object of schooling now-a-ilaya is to prepare for being examined; and the true aim, viz., that of titting tho pupils for the real business of life, for their future position as members of society, is in great danger of being overlooked entirely. It is nowtoo much the custom forthoschoolma-tcr to be satislied with getting a certain pro portion of bis scholars through an examina tion, and to considor his work accomplished. But to the schoolmaster must bo left tlie task of overcoming and neutralising the defects of tlio competitive system; which it be neglects to do, it is likely that its evil will outbalance its good. For all who have had any experience in tuition knew that examinations only very roughly determine the merits of those who submit to the ordeal. An inferior candidate is not uufrequciitly at tbe head of the list, because his powers of memory, which have enabled him to retain moro of what was "crammed" into his brain at the eleventh hour,are greater than those of another in every material respect hia superior. The cram med one, though foronceat the topof the tree will speedily forget all that ho acquired as soon as hia special purpose is achieved. A striking example of the demerits of ex aminations is afforded by the Civil Servico competitions in England, Two particular tutors, or " coaches " as they are termed, invariably succeed in placing thoir men iv the best positions. It is uot contended, probably they themselves would not contend, that theirs are the best men out of the crowd who periodically pre seut themselves to the exaniinera. Tho secret of their success ia simply this : they have by incesnant practice in tbe nrt of " cramming," aud by careful analysis and study of overy previous paper, attained sc i;reat a degree of perfection, that they know exactly what and how to teach their pupils, and what to loave alone. Many a good man, fitted in all respects for tbe position Bought, finds himself too low on the lift for a place ; while an ignorant upstart, though with precisely the amount of smattering needed, walks into oflicc before him. Where ia the philosopher w'ao can clcanjc cur present system of its deficiencies, or else contrive us one nearer petfection 1

The Hon. Mr Chamberlin has drawn our attention to clause 39 of tho new Animals' Protection Act, which provides that all proclamations issued under the rc iciled Acts shall have full force us if issued under this Act. Mr Chamberlin further states that a proclamation was iisucd under the Act of 1873, declaring that hares shall not be deemed to bo game within the Provincial District ol Aucklaud. That being so the exception still applies, and bares are not protected by the consoli dated law—and may, therefore, be shot at any season.

An important telegram from our Thames correspondent appears in another column. He reports that two prospecting parties at Te Aroha have got rich gold, and that their representative is now iv Auckland with the object of obtaining information as to the ownership of the land on which the discovery has been made, aud which is said to be under the control of the Waste Lands Hoard. The discovery of a payable goldfield at Te Aroha would be a Godsend to the whole provincial district at this juncture. It was tho fortuitous dis covery o£ the Thames goldlield which lifted Auckland out of the collapse which followed on the heels of the Waikato war, aud the opening of a goldlield at Te Aroha would restore the equilibrium that has been disturbed by the sudden cessation of Public Works expenditure, the retrenchment policy, simultaneously with the imposition of fresh taxation. It is to be hoped on theso grounds that the report of the discovery will be continued, and tbat the field will be sufficiently extensive to ail'ord employment to a large number of meu.

The usual bauco sitting of the Supremo Court did not take place to-day, the only matter set dowu for hearing being adjourned by the Registrar till next Wednesday. It win au application by Moss 11. Kcesing for his discharge from bankruptcy.

The rota of attendance of the Court of Petty S-essious to be heaidin the High-street Courthouse on Tuesday morning next, the 28th inst., includes the following Justices of the Peace: —Colonel Nation (Chairman), Messrs T. Henderson, J. 11. Hornc, __. Isaacs, R. Ireland, U. M. Jcrvis, T. IJ. Kendcrdinc, G. S. Kissling, I). H. Lusk, J. May, B. Ma-lean, C. C. McMillan, U. de C. Martelli, J. McElwain, T. Macffar lane. Clerk, Joseph Cunningham.

gjThe Auckland United Cricket Club will hold their nineteuth annual meeting at the Thamesl Hotel at 7.30 tomorrow evening.

We have received from Mr Tilly, the agent of the Melancsiati Mission, a sample of the arrowroot mado at Norfolk Island by the Mission lads, which he has been directed to forward for exhibition at Iho Melbourne Exhibition. Norfolk Island arrowroot is well-known, as probably the best made in those seas, and wo have uo doubt but that it willrcceivc tho favourable attetitionwhicli it undoubtedly deserves. A sample is on view at our ollice. We understau 1 that Mr Maxfield is the sole agent for Auckland.

Papers by the Rotomahana to-day report that Victoria is still in a dilli culty with its unemployed. In the Victorian Assembly, Mr hons-more called attention to the question of provid ing for the unemployed, and said the present system was a public scandal. Mr Patterson said it must be discouraged and put down. He said it meant the Govern ment laxing the community as a whole to provide the means of giving work to a few.

A telegram has been received from the Commissioner of Railways for the North Island, intimating that the iircman now receiving 8s a-day must be reduced to 7s 6YI. The employes have hitherto acted with great moderation and good sctiso, but the receipt of the Southern and the Northern scales of pay, shewing to the disadvantage of Auckland in a most extraordinary way, is tho last straw which threatens to break the camel's back. A general strike may take place any day. The employe'? at preseut only ask for an interview with Mr Lawson and Mr MacDouald together, to discuss the matter, aud we do not see how so reasonable a request can be refused.

A bazaar iv connection with tho Alexan dra-street Primitive Methodist Church will bo opened in Queen-street, next door to tlie " Herald " Ollice, to-morrow afternoon. Careful preparations have been made for tlie all'air by the ladies, and sanguine an ticipations are entertained of a successful issue to their labours. The admission feci have been fixed at the moderate rate of one shilling for adults aud sixpence for child ren.

They turned up a strata of bones in Wairoa H.B. the" other day. It was the remains of a cannibal feast. Soino enter prising Wairoan. ought to start a bone-mill ou the spot. The Maori folk at Hulls must surely be replete with festivities During ton days there wore live assembly balls, two dinners a la pakeha, one dinner a. In Maori, and a Maori haka or war daucc per formed by sixty half-naked men and women of the Hauiti tribe.

The Sultan of Zanzibar, weary of the mere work of reigning prince, haa become a business man. He has bought a British steamship, and is running it at cheap rates for passengers aud careo between Zanzibar and Bombay. Sensible fellow that Sultan. Profesaor Fraser will give his farewell lecture to-morrow (Thursday) evening iv the Temperance Hall; subject, "The Reli gion of Phrenology." This is nn entirely new lecture, and ia likely to be the moat interesting of the winter series. Professor Fraser will shortly leave Auckland on n professional tour through the Southern provincos, but intends returning to bis home in Princes-street with tho view of finally settling in this city. At the close of the lecture Profesaor Fraser will give a phicneo logical description of the new Governor.

The attempts to raise the ss. Taupo at Tauranga having failed, it is now proposed to try the process invented by Heir llaydt, of Hanover. This plan ia to use strong canvas balloons, saturated with caoutchouc solution and lined thickly with caoutchouc carbonic acid gus in a condensed liquid state being inserted in tho balloons under water. The process was publicly tried at Kiel, where an anchor stone weighing 30G cwt waa raised from a depth of 10 metres by means of a bulloou 3 metres iv diameter.

Mr Fawcett in reply to a question in the House of Commons rcßpccting the Orieut Company's Mail Service, said tho amount received during the lirst six months of the present year by the Post Ollice for all postal matter, including letters, newspapers, book-packets, See., conveyed to Australia by the stoamors of the Orient Company, has been £1,843. Of this amount .f.'l'Jl) was paid to the Orient Company, leaving £1,453 as the amount retained by the English Post Office.

A largo gathering of children nnd their friends is anticipated at the Choral Hall to morrow evening on tho occasion of Mr Allan West's re-union of classes, which, wo aro Hiiro, will form ono cf the prettiest sights that has over been wilnensod in Aucklaud. Thoso persons who were preaont at the lirst re-union will not miss this second and last opportunity if possible, An efficient orchestra will iuteraperse and accompany the dunces with music. Tho "Mistletoe Uouifh," song by Mr Wost, and dance of the 17th century will bo performed by GO pupils in costume, of a specially attractive character. The whole has been arranged with nicest care, in order to n complete success.

A communication hns been forwatded to the Minister of Public Worka relative to the character of the material being used for fencing the sides of the road approaching the Kcmuora bridge. The contractor hud merely lo provide labour, the Government finding material, which, surprising to say, is in this caso tho old rotted timbers which have clotie duty for posts and rails for a score of years past, and which are totally unlit for tho purpose. The timber being utilised is of that crooked, dog-leg shape, which delies the workiuau to mako v decent linis'i of bis contract ; worac still, the wood has decayed, and though by tender bundling it can be poised into posi tion without falling to pieces, the fence therewith constructed will be of the most temporary character, and would shortly becomo a pensioner fence on the funds of the local Hoard.

It will bo remembered that at thelastmcet ing of the City Council, held a fortnight ago, a petition was received from 140 ot the " unemployed " asking for work. The re quest was grunted by the Council, and it was decided that employment nl stone breaking be given to all applicants, the rate of payment to bo 4s 2d per yard. All hough the wages arc not by any means high, it was considered that nn able-bodied man could earn a moderate sum weekly by steady work. However, up to the present time, only seven men have applied for the employment in question, tho others probably preferring to wait for some thing better. Wo are informed, on good authority, that after a vory short term of practice, men of sixty years can earn about 30a per week regularly, and, of course, able bodied fellows could do much better. Surely this would be prelerablo to walking the streets until something better turns up.

News was received in town to-day of the death at Tauranga of Captain Sellars, who was well known ns an old trading skipper on the Auckland const. Tho deceased waa a native of Glasgow, his father having been a pilot on the Clyde river. lie arrived here about 1855 trom Australia in a brig on which he held the position of chiof-officor, Shortly afterwards ho commenced running a small vessel named the ('omct between Aucklaud and Tauranga, and since that time be has been nltnost entirely employed iii the above trade. He commanded the sailing vessels Tauranga and Marvel, and also the ill-fated steamer Tauranga, which, it will be remembered, was lost about ten yoara ngo. He ran tho latter vessel to the Thames for aome lime during the rush to the goldlield;; there. Subsequently, lie was appointed to the s.s. Kowenn, nnd remained on her until alio wns replaced by the s.s. Glenelg. He took charge of the kilter vessel for a short time, and on being replaced by Captain W. Farquhar, he was appointed to the charge of the s.a. Fingal, trading between Tairua, Mercury Ray, and Tauranga. He held this position up till the time of his recent illness, when Captain Norri3 succeeded him. The illness proved to be of a serious nature, and the deceased sank steadily and died early this morning.

The Youn^ Men's Christian Association offers many advantages; to its members and the public. The success) of last year enabled tho management, not only to clear off the debt which hung over it like a dark cloud, but presented tlie means of furnish ing tho reading-room with comfortable tables and seats, and enlarging the lower room to double its former size. 'The lead ing English, American, nnd Colonial jour nals, magazines, and periodicals, aro regu larly taken iv for the use of readers, and filed, and the library coutaius about 2,000 volumes of standard and current literature The free lectures of the season arc produc tive of intellectual enjoyment, gratuitously prepared by gentlemen and ministers wbo give their labours without even a thought of reward, their only object being the moral and religious welfare of the people. Still with all these advautages, the demand for new books is in advance of the funds arising from members' annual subscriptions. Friends, like Dr. Kondcrdino, and a few other gentlemen, occasionally contribute books and extra money; yet there is a general cry for more books, tho majority of the members being great readers. We would suggest that members who deaire to read new books ahould form themselves into a book club, and by contributing a shilling a week they! would, by united efforts, secure audi new booka as they would like to read.

The Free Public Library is already largely patronised. The visitors are not restricted to any parti.ular class of the community, nor arc they cither confined to one sex. The artisan meets there the man of leisure, or perchance his employer, and the ladies by their presence lend additional charm to the scene. Although the institu tion is only a fortnight old, yet no one can enter it at any hour from early morn till dewy eve without finding the forms occu pied by studious readers or copyists, whilo in the evenings it has become quite a popu lar resort, In the day time it appears to be most frequented from 10.30 till 2 while the fashionable evening hours aro from 7 till 0.30, Altogether, no less thau 200 people visit the library every day. Tho average attendance of ladies is about 12 or 13 per diem, and the literature which they seem to have a weakness for is of a periodical and illustrated character, such journals, for instance, na the "Graphic" and "Illustrated London News," the " Contemporary Review," and the " Cornhill" and " Eraser's Magazines." Adolescent male humanity from 14 to 23 ycai-3 exhibits a strong craving for the books of fiction, while the majority of full grown men locate themselves near the case containing the technical works, Mr Shillington (the librarian) is very cour teous and ready to oblige, and ao far he has had no difficulty in enforcing the rulc3. The quietude which ia preserved cannot fail to be noted.

Tbe telegraph departments in the princi pal cities ot the colouy have just been sup plied with a most interesting and useful book of icfercnce. A copy has arrived in Aucklaud for the local ollice, and we wen kindly afforded an opportunity of inspect ing It to-day. It is "Nomenclature dcs Bureaux Tclcgrapliiques Publico par lo Bureau International dcs Administrations Telegraphiques," (sth edition), printed at Berne by Rieder and Simmon. The book contains 221 closely printed pages, and contains the names of 40,092 telegraphic stations, and the countries where thoy arc situated. The necessity for such a book will be seen from the fact that there arc four London?, thirty-one New tons, five Palestines, two Jerusalerns, seventy-three Alcxandrias and Alexandras, while special columus aro devoted to Washingtons, Jell'ersonvillca, Jamesvilles, Newburypoits and villcs, Sec From this it will bo seen that unless the address is fully givon on a telegram, the telegraph officials aro natur ally mystified. The correctness of the names aro evidenced by tlio fact that Ngarua wahia, Whangarei, Tauranga, Ohinemutn, Whangaroa, Kaiapoi, Kekerangu, Munii heriki-i, and other Maori jaw-breakers arc all to be found there. The work in ques tion should therefore be of considerable as sistance to the telegraph officials.

The overland cable between Port Darwin aud South Australia waa not working well to-day.

Wc have received £1 from " a friend" aa a donation to the funds of the Howe-street Induatiial Home.

The frame-work of the new yacht which is hoped will sustain tho reputation of Auckland in the peudiug Inter-Colonial Kegatta has been erected, and at a meeting ofthose intereated in the construction, Mr A. laaacs has been appointed treasurer, and Mr J. Marshall, secretary.

Mr Robert Graham telegraphed laat even ing from Ohincmutu : An excitement over a drunken spree haa been got up to create a diaturbancc and prevent the license of Lake House. A native meeting takea place at three o'clock to call one of the persons to account for his conduct.

Mr John Purcell, the auccessful tenderer for the construction of No. 4 T, Queen street Wharf, has just completed his con tract for Totara piling with Messrs Wilson and McDonald, and is therefore prepared to commence the work of the T contract, in accordanco with the specilicationa, at once, he hciviug purchased the ueccsaary timber at a rcaaouablo price. His tender, though apparently low in figures, is considered fair.

"Live anil let live," referring to a para graph iv the " Herald" about a young man who earns au honest penny by cutting heads outofpnper, says :—" Uo had to pay for his piivilego, and then after could not be left alone, but must bo pestered by some law servants that might have been bettor employed at the time eleswhcrc. I am of his opinion, that there arc no thanks due to any one but thoso who are kind enough to beip tho said young artist to earn an honest crust,"

Tho country, says tho "Waikato Times," is looking splendid fiom the effect of Satur day's and Sunday's rain. The autumn sown grass, and the crops have come on amazingly, while in overy direction, fruit trecß nro bursting into bloom. It is rather a remarkable circumstance that as early in the season ns this mosquitoes havo been seen—and felt. Thia sign is regarded by some quidnuncs aa presaging a warm sum mer ami a full garner, but whether any re liance can bo placed upon such opinions we cannot determine.

The contract ior the main outlet drain to a tributary of the Piako Kiver, through the property of Messrs Morrin aud Studholmc, is now almost completed, and the contrac tor, Mr Coates, of Hamilton, has apparently given such satisfaction to the proprietors tbat they have decided to undertake nn ex tensive scheme of drainage, whereby a large area of swamp land of iirst-cltiaa quality will bo reclaimed. Tho Waikato "Times" says : —"lt is highly advantageous to the district that Messrs Morrin and Sttidholnto have undertaken this work, as under judi cious treatment thia laud when drained will show the capabilities of swamps in this dis trict. The results will doubtless givo an impetus to operations of a like nature, and induce owners of adjoining properties to re claim antl utilize large acres of swamp hinds now lying waste."

The anniversary of the dedication of St. Matthew's Church, Hobson-street, was cele brated yeateiday by the sacrament cf tho Holy Communion in the morning, nnd divino service in the evening. The Rev. C. M. Nelson, M.A., of St. Paul's, preached v suitable sermon in the cveniuu on the life and character of tho evangelist, in which the rev. gentleman touched upon the events of St. Matthew's remarkable life in the spread of Gospel truth, and descanted upon his self-sacrificing labours. Key. Win. Tebbs assisted iv the service, and the choir sang the anthem, "Praisethe Lord."

To the Editor : Sir, —1 send to you for the benefit of tho Industrial Hume the sum of 15a, being the amount received by mo for damage done to my garden by n cow of a well-known cow-keeper in tho Arch Hill district. 1 have oftou complained to him about his cows running about at all hours of the night, but all to no purpose, so I am compelled to pound them. While ou thia subject, I might also remark that there ia somo petty, mean pilfering thief who haa for these few years past been in the constant habit of wrenching the palinga off my garden fence and carrying them off either for spite or burning, or perhaps both. At all eventa lot them look o it. Aa tbe old proverb says, "Long run.s ho fox, &c, &c. —Geo. Boyd.

A very serious accident nt Kihikilii is reported in the " Waikato Times." The sufferer waa a working man named Gill, in the employment of Mr Qtinltrough, It appears ho obtained n horae from Mr Kelly, of ttnngiaohia, to ride on to Kihikilii. Ho was cautioned iv getting on him not to use a spur, but Gill considers himself an expert in the handling and training of horses, and despised the friendly warning. He was uo sooner mounted than he gave spurs to the animal, which instantly bucked and pitched him over its head, and then sprang forward, planting his fore-feet, wbich had been recently shod, on the unfortunate man's face, crushing in his teeth and gums, and nearly tearing off his nose, nnd otherwise fearfully lacerating both checks. Dr. Blun dell waa immediately in attendance, and haa done all in his power for him under tho ciicumstanccs, He haa recommended hia instant removal to tho hosDitnl.

The head jurors of the Melbourne Ex hibition will commence their work on the Hth of October. New Zealand baa the right of nominating one juror in each claas in which she exhibita, and Mr Tolhurat, of Wellington, baa been rcqucated by Dr. Hector to invite gentlemen who intend to visit the Exhibition to act aa jurors. The cxpeusea of jurors will bo defrayed out of a sum of money appropriated to that pur pose by the (Jomniissioncra,

To the Editor: Sir, —I have no wish to endeavour to raise a discussion on the topic of conditional immoitality, which, while ol great interest, ia utiauited to your columns. But by your permission I would, through your columns, ask the Rev. W. Morley to re-deliver his lecture on this subject on some weekuight evening, j-rauting the same privilege Mr Brown accords to hia hearers —the aaking of revelaut questions. I make thia suggestion because the congregation on Sunday evening was composed of represen tatives of other churches, to whom the sub ject was of great interest, aud many of whom would be glad of Ihe opportunity of sttiting their difficulties. To somo minds there appears a lack of fairness, in that one teacher who teaches new views should in vite discussion, and welcome research, while the defenders of tho faith maintain Iho ex clusiveness of pulpit teaching rather than the freedom of tho platform—l am, &c, X.

Ou the lGth of Juuc there was a sale on the Duke of Portland's estate, at Welbeck, and a large concourse of persons were present. A number of thorn ate of some sandwiches, excellent-looking and capital eating they were ; and of thoso who ate, between GO and 70 becamo seriously ill and 4 died. Suspicion fell ou the sandwiches, but after a strict examination the edibles were acquitted. There wero no traces of poison in them, nor in tho bodies of the un fortunate defunct. The whole affair seemed very mysterious, when it occurred to some one to look to tbo state of the room in which the food was kept overnight. Then the enigma was solved. In that room there was " a long open drainage channel covered by a grating. Prom that a pipe conveys the draiuage water from the channel iuto the system of sewers on tho Welbeck estate. This un trapped opon drain was the venti lator of the whole system of sewers," There can be no reasonable doubt that the meat sucked up, sponge-like, the deadly ex halations of the sewers, which were freed iv the stomacha of the eaters, to poison four of them beyond the reach of human aid. The moral of this suggestive story is obvious enough.

Wc would inform our readers that there ia now to be aeen at T. McMaster's, Queen-Btreet, a Choice Selection ot Now Dresaea, Costumes, Fichuos. Mautlos, and Millinery. Also, a lot ot Cheap Drapery, whioh ho haa just received per ' Langatono,' from London.—[Advt.]

District Court Changes.

[BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

WELLINGTON, this day. Regarding the District Courts a telogram from New Plymouth yesterday stated that the Government intended to abolish all the District Courts. This, lam assured on authority, is incorrect. The Govornmont, iindiug expenses of so many District Courts enormous, and the buaineaa done in many cases very small, determined to reduce ex penses by amalgamation, and so decreasing the number of the Courts and the judges. Thua, Bathgate's place will not be iilled up aud probably ono or two others will retire. There are to be only two District Couit Judges iv the Soutii Island, aud three in the North Island, which, it ia believed, will be amply sufficient to transact all the business, it beiug also hoped that the Judicature Commission will suggest a means of cheapening and simplifying the Supreme Court procedure, thus rendering it more accessible to persons of moderate menus, aud so rendering it a substitute for the Dis tt-iot Court iv such cases as are not suited to the Resident Alagiatrate'a jurisdic tion.

The report of the Commissions in the Ooal Inquiry practically exonerates the officers from chargos of cruelty.

Te Aroha Gold Discovery.

(FltOM OUll OWN (JOKUESI'ONDENT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. The two prospecting parties out at Tc Aroha have got good gold, and ate in com munication with the authorities as to the position of the lend on which the discovery haa been made, which is said to be lands of the "Waste Lands Board. Une of the prospectors is in Auckland making these inquiries. The stone shown is very rich. It is believed that the alleged iiud iv Waikato will turn out to be at Te Aroha mountain, instead of as reported. One of the parties got gold 10 days ago, but wished to secure the ground before making known the locality.

The "Thames Advertiser" of to-day con tains a leading article on the alleged gold discovery at Te Aroha, from which we extract tbe following:—The fact is we have an El Doiado at our very doors, if men would only give it a thorough teat. Wo stated on Saturday that a gold dia covery of aoroo moment had taken place at Te Aroha which is likely to lead to a season of prosperity for the place when the circumstances of the discovery are mado- known, aud others get a footing in tho district. We are not yet iv a position to make known these cir cuuißtauces, hut hope to bo able to do so in a few day?. When the discoverers have secured their right and title to the ground upon which all their hopes aro centered. Samples of the atone—reef for mation—were exhibited here yesterday, and these fully conoboiatealltlintwassaidinour Saturday's issue regarding the importance of the discovery. If the discovorica of the paat few daya are rstablialicd, and the public informed of the bona lide nature of the discovery, theu we may safely predict a great future for the Upper Thames, and the speedy occupation of the lands with the gold miner and the agriculturist. Whatever may have been tbe desire of the Waste Lands Board iv reference to these lauds the discovery of golden reefs in the district will speedily aettle the question for all partica.

Scintillations.

' Eo brief; for, it is with words as with Bun beams ; tho moro thoy arooJndonßcd, tho deeper thoy burn."—aoUTHEY.

Garrard - Garr(ard) ulus. llaies are multiplying on Mr Tisdall's farm in Waikato.

Mr 0. Moller is sinking a double shaft on tho coal field at Whangaroa, The draught entire, " Waikato," is being sent by its owner to Australia. Sir E. W. Stafford has joined the Board of Directors of the L. and M. Agency.

At a meeting, presided over by Major Jackson at Kihikilii, the Bottlers passed a resolution urging the delivery of mails from Auckland at 4 p.m. daily.

To Nftakau and his people are again en deavouring to obstruct Major Jackson's occupation of Ihe llorohoro block. A meeting to promote the study of Spiritualism will be held at tho Thames in a few day a. Government, in accordance with an in timation given last session, will endeavour to combine the District Courts with tho Resident Magistrates' Courta and to reduce the number of the former.

Woodlands will iv future be the head quarters of the Waikato Laud Association. Drainage operatioua arc in full awing. A tramp, who arrived iv Cambridge on Saturday, broke into tho mctit-safc at tho back of Mr Robertson's boarding-house aud stole from it a fruit pio and dish, and a pound of butter. He was captured in the full enjoyment of his repast. The Napier Educntiou Hoard disapprove of the payment of capitation allowance on children under school age. The Napier Harbour Board has reduced the salaries of its ollicials to the cxtcut of 20 and 25 per cent. The Sabbatarians at Napier havo sat upon the proposed Sunday lectures at the Athena-uin.

The Colonial Secretary visited the Dune din Industrial School yesterday. This in stitution ia the best of its kind iv the colony. Mr Ilettcy, Government surveyor, is lay ing otl a line of road from Tapaka to join the Napier and Taupo Koad. The Armed Constabulety will clear the bush in the summer.

Tbe editor of the " Otago Daily Times " thinks bo may safely say, that at least half of the sum-total (of the expenditure of the colony) ia utterly unproductive expenditure forced upon us by the eternal Maori, of whom wc are now heartily sick, aud of whose disquieting iuliiiencc it will, we hope, be the honour of the present Ministry at last to rid us.

At Papakura, a Mathcw Black and Hugh Black were fined for using violence in eject ing Mr Cohen from a public meetiug before ho had concluded hia oration. The rule at public meetings is that tbe Chairman has full power to preserve order. Colorado built over two hundred miles of railway in the first six months of 1880. A man about to be hanged hates to face his wreck-cord.

France has forty million hens, with only live million womeu to throw things at them.

Since Mr Justice Richmond baa under taken the Auckland circuit, litigation has rapidly increased. The lawyera repose the moat implicit confidence iv hia dicta, and even laymen reeogniae hia sterling merits. A desire for his retention is general amongst the legal fraternity. River tunnelling, it seems, is becoming popular in place of bridging. The Northern Pacific Railroad ia now having Boundiugs of the Missouri River made at Bismark with a view of a tuuuel itistead of a bridge.

What has come over the editor ot the "Timaru Herald" that he has takeu to wiiting leading articles on physiology ?

Sharks won't bite a swimmer who keep, hia legs in motion. If you cau keep kick ing longer than a shark cau keep waiting, you'll be all right. Iv the case of A. Heather v. A. Tanc Huratua and o number of natives at Kawa kawa, sued for debts due to the old Co operative Company, thu Bench adjourned the hearing to enable both sides to obtain counsel.

If Michael "Walsh, formerly of Dorset street, Dublin, and somo time in Aucklaud, is alive, or his widow, childreu, executora, or assignees, they should apply at onco to the Hogistrnr of the High Court of Justice, Ireland, as the property of the said Michael Walsh will otherwise be handed over to one of hia brothers.

Daughter of Cabinet Minister: "It would give me pleaaure to use my influence with papa for the appointment that you want, but it ia already filled." Applicant: " Oh, but surely he could put a subordinate iv as well. There must be nothing to do enough for two ! " The assistant curate' iv St. Matthew's parish was, it appears, appointed with the approval of the nominators. Tho gentle man chosen is making his way with the people, and now that tho atmosphero ha 3 been cleared np at St. Thomaa's the con gregation is said to be increasing. It ia not gcucrally known that during last session there was a strong middle party in the House composed mainly of members who were elected aa opponents of Sir Geo. Grey's policy. Messrs Ormond, Richardson, Wakefield, Wood, Saunders, and Gisborne, were supposed to be of the party, and they greatly hampered the Hall Ministry by their exactions. When some of Sir George Grey's party wero sounded on the questiou of coalescing with the Middle Party, they bluntly said thoy would prefer to go over to the Hall Party.

A New Zealand squatter sent his son to the University of Otago. During the vaca tion the hopeful happened to remark that thero were one or two sona of Kuiahts, M.L.O.'aand M.H.R.'s at the University. "And what do they call you?" asked paterfamilias. "Imbecile," promptly re plied the youth. The old man recollected just then that he had a business engage ment down town.

A tradesman at Wyndham failed iv busi ness recently, a very unusual occurrence down there. Soon after he lost "thirteen fowls, two ducks, and a turkey cock," all in oue night. As there are no thieves in Wyndham, the residents have come to the conclusion that one of the bankrupt's creditor's adopted this method of securing a dividend.

Judge Weston, of Greymouth, is riled about the ten per cent reduction. He says : " The country will yet realise the folly of degrading and pauperising the judicial bench," and he prophecies that "By-and bye our courts will be presided over by men poaaeasing neither honour, experience, nor ability, and so it will come to pas 3 tbat crime will go unpunished, tho innocent will auil'er, and property will be no longer safe to its poaaessors."

Grant, of Duncdin, is growing misan thropical. Iv a pamphlet entitled "Twenty live years in Dunedin " he says:—"Neither Dunedin, nor perhaps any other city (says the writer), is ever likely to see auother man of my stamp. I hope, devoutly and sincerely, that Almighty God will never send forth another man of genius to be slowly murdered for tbe utterance of the very truth moat pure. Genius is too sacred a treasure uud too costly a gift to bo the scorn of fools and the victim of an avaricioua world." There is a ring of innate modesty in the above which proves the man's genius " per se." Genius and modesty are usually allied.

CABLEGRAMS.

.EU-ROPEAN.

[BEUTEK'S TELEGRAMS.]

Tne British Admiral Sends

in an Ultimatum.

LONDON, September 20.

Intelligence has been received regarding the action of the combined European fleet now at Ragusa, in the Adriatic, which has been aent as a naval demonstration against Turkey. The news is to the effect that Vice-Admiral Sir Paget Seymour, who commands the whole squadron, recently despatched an ultimatum to Ali Riza Pasha, thecommaiiderofTurkishforccsat Dulcigno, demanding the immediate session of that town and district to Mouteucgro. No answer has yet been returned by Riga Pasha ; neither have auy steps been taken by him to execute the demands of the Pow ers made through the British Admiral. RESIGNATION OF M. FREYCINET. PARIS, September 20.

Later interviews have taken place with tbe Ministers for the purpose of reviewing the differences with regard to the expulsion of the Jesuits from France, M. Freycinot, President of the Council of Ministers, has resigned, and M. Favre succeeds him. SIR HERCULES ROBINSON'S DEPARTURE. MELBOURNE, September 21. Sir Hercules Robinson sailed to-day for England iv the Orient Company's steamer Johu Elder. MR MITCHELL RE-ELECTED SPEAKER. Mr Mitchell haa been re-elected Speaker of the Legislative Council. GRAIN MARKET. New Zealand oats, 2s Id to 2s 4_d. The market is firmer. THE COLLIERY ACCIDENT. LONDON, September 10. Tho number of persons entombed by the colliery explosion at Seaham proves to be greater than previously believed. In ad dition to those who have been saved, IG2 persons were in the mine at the time of the accident, and tbe greatest fears are enter tained that all have perished from fire damp. Great efforts are being made to re cover them, but hitherto without success. THE BASUTO TROUBLE. September 14. Negotiations with the Basuto chiefs have beeu quite fruitless. The Basutos are in tensely indignant at the ungenerous treat ment which they allege they have received from the hands of the Cape Government. Fighting is inevitable. The British troops are rapidly being pushed forward into Basutolaud. FRANCE JOINS THE NAVAL DEMONSTRATION. Although tho French Government have for some time paat shown a reluctance in joining the other Great Powers in bringing pressure to bear on the Porte, they have not abstained from co-opera tion in the naval demonstration now being made in the Adriatic Sea. Their naval contingent haa now joined tlie combined squadron at Ra giisa, where it remains for the present. CHINA AND RUSSIA. September 15. With the view of bringing about the ces sation of hostilities betweeu Rusaia and China negotiations were opened between the Governments of the two countries. It has been found, however, impossible to come to an understanding in reapect to the dis puted territory of Kuldja, and tho negotia tions hay* beeu abandoned. MONTENEGRO RESOLUTE. CONSTANTINOPLE, September 15. The Montenegrin authorities arc dis satisfied at tbe temporising and delay in regard to the cession to tbein of the city of Dulcigno and intervening territory. They have resolved to enforce their claim, and an armed force numbering several thousand Montenegrin soldiers has accordingly been despatched to Dulcigno to take posaessiou of the city and accomplish the work of annexation as sanctioned by the Conference Powers and agrcod to by the Porte. Riza Pasha, who was some time ago ordered by the Sultan to proceed to the vicinity of Dulcigno, and who has since remained in proximity to the town, has received instructions from the Government that, inasmuch as tbe Albanians peraistcntly maintain their previous attitude of hostility, he is not to resist the forcible occupation of Dulcigno, should this be attempted by the Montenegrius.

AUSTRALIAN.

|REUTER'S"*SrECTAL, CABLEGRAMS.]

MELBOURNE, this day. Captain Payne, Chief Harbour-master, will be superannuated.

THE VICTORIAN LOAN.

The Victorian two-million loan will be issued iv London to-day. It is expected to be completely successful.

Additional Cablegrams.

[Per s.s. Rotomaiiana.]

TRICKETT AND HANLAN,

LONDON, September 0.

Edward Trickett has temporarily sus pended training for the forthcoming match with Hanlan, and proceeds to-day to New castle for the purpose of fetching his boat. Although the preparations for the match arc attracting considerable atteution in sporting circles, tbe amount of betting on the event is aa yet very limited, the men not being sufficiently advanced in training to admit of a fair judgment being formed. THE MATCH ENGLAND V. AUS TRALIA. LONDON, Scptemberß. The great cricket match between tbe Australia!! Elevcu and the All-England Eleven haa terminated in a victory for the English team by five wickets and 1 run. The great feature of tbe game was the brlli&ut batting of Murdoch, who went in first in the second innings of tbe Australiaua, aud carried his bat through for the magnifi cent score of 153 runs, topping W. G. Grace's big score by 1 run. This feat has been pronounced the greatest of the present season, and, iv the opinion of all cricketers, stumps Murdoch aa one of tho greatest batsmen in tbo world.

The attendance waa small at tho outset, but tho number of spectators rapidly in creased upon the news spreading that the Australians were making a stand. When tho team had tied the score tbe All Eng land Eleven, Murdoch received a perfect ovation. He was severely hurt when his score had reached nearly 100 runs, but after resting a few minutes he resumed bat ting amidst tremendous applause. The next highest scorer was M'Donncll, who made 43. Moulc made 34 and Alexander 33. The splendid stand mado by tho colonials in their second innings, aud their plucky play in an uphill game, elicited the warm ad miration of the spectators. Murdoch re ceived a tremendous ovation at the con clusion of the inuings. Tho All Eugland Eleven required to get 57 runs to win the match.

Great excitemaut existed among the spectators during the second innings of the English team, when 5 wickets had fallen for only 31 runs, and the crowd to day waa perfectly enthusiastic towards the Australians, oß'animosity being laid aside. The Chairman of the Surrey Cricket Club presented Murdoch with a bat, for his mag nificent display at the wickets, and the team were entertained at luncheon for their graud innings. Lord Harris, at the con clusion of the match, called for thrco cheers for the Australians, which was heartily responded to, and bis Lordship wished the Eleven a good voyage. The general im pression is that if Spofforth had been able to play, the Australians might have won. The following are the scores in the second innings :— AUSTRALIANS-2ND Innings. Murdoch, not out 153 Bannernian, o Lucas, b Shaw 8 Groube, o Shaw, b Morloy 0 M".)onnell, 1. b. w„ bW. G. Graco .. .. 13 Slight, c Lord Harris, bW. G. Graco .. 0 Blackham, cE. M. Grace, b Morley .. .. 19 Bonnor, b Steel 1G Boyle, run out 3 Palmer, c aud b Steel .. _ .. .. 1 Alexander, c Shaw, b Morley _ .. ..33 Moule. b Barnes 31 Sundries 14 3_* ALL ENGLAND- 2nd Innings. G. F. Grace, b Palmer 0 Hon. A. Lyttolton, b Palmer 13 Dr. E. M. Grace, b Boylo fl Lucas, c Blackham. b Palmor 2 Barnes, c Moule, b Boyle.. 5 W. G. Grace, not out 9 Ponn, not out 27 Sundry 1 5 wickets for 67 Sept. 0. The Australian team take half the receipts of the match on the Oval, amouuting to £1400, and the remainder goes to the Surrey Club.

All the newspapers highly compliment tho Australians on their play, and hopes arc expressed that another match will be arc ranged with the All-England Eleven. The " Standard," in its comments, Btates that

the Australiana, of all British colonists, have retained most of the individuality of national character. In the second innings of the Australian Eleven the howling cf the English players was as follows—A. G. Steele, three wickets for 73runs ; Shaw, one wicket for 42 runs- Morley, three wickets for 90|runs; Barnes' one wicket for 17 runs, W. G. Grace, two wickets for 66 runs; Lucas, 23 runs, no wickets ; Perm, 2 runs, no wickets. AUSTRALIANS V. PLAYERS. LONDON, September 13. The match between the Australian cricketers and the eleven players of England will be played on the Kennington Oval on the 23rd September. This will probably ba the last match in which the colonial team will lake part in England, as they have arranged to 'sail for home on the Bth of October. AFTER THE BATTLE. LONDON, September 8. A column of British soldiers havo been sent out to Kbushkiuakud to bury the dead remaining on the field after tho battle be tween General Roberts' and Ayub Khan's forces. General Phayrc is now encamped at Korezirarak. Nothing new has trans pired to occasion fresh alarm. Ayub Khan's forces seem to have been utterly routed, and to have fled iv all directions. Tlie weather ia unusually hot for tho season of the year, but little sickness has occurred in the British camp. REPORTED DEFEAT OF RUSSIAN TROOPS. Intelligence has reached St Petersburg]) of a great disaster to the Russiau army in Central Asia. It is reported that General Scobelofl' has been defeated in a pitched battle, and waa obliged to retreat with losa. The defeat is said to have taken place at Houdja Kalani, aud to have been very THE ANNEXATION OF TAHITI. LONDON, September 9. The London newspapers, referring to tho annexation of Tahiti by France, comment upon the present indifference of Great Britain to an act which formerly would have created much sensation.

A Pakeha-Maori Canard.

(BY TELT-GBAPU, OWN COItRKSPONDEMT.)

WELLINGTON, this day.:?- In reference to District Judge Shaw's de parture tbia afternoon by the Hinemoa On his return to New Plymouth, his regular district, and District Judge Mansford's return to his regular district, Wellington, the following ridiculous story has been published by the " Wairarapa Standard -"': "The reason of this change is that Mr Shaw having sentenced the first Maori ploughman, and Mr Mansford refusing to sentence the batch of 59 fencers, Mr Shaw is being sent back to do the job Mansford rejects. Mr Mausford is a lawyer profes sionally, and is aware of the illegality of the whole thing." This is nonsense. Mr Mausford only went temporarily to New Plymouth for the benefit of his health, and has for Eoine time paat been anxious to return to Wellington, but the Government were unable earlier to accede to hie wish aud arrange for a second exchange of districts. The " Standard's " theories about the private opinion ot the two Judges are siniply ridiculous and utterly unfounded, It is a mere attempt to make political capital out of an ordinary transaction.

The Alleged Exodus of Assisted Immigrants.

1 .-!•-, (BY TELEGRAPH, OWN COHRESPOBDENT.)

WELLINGTON, this day. A RETURN ha.i beeu prepared for the Go vernment of passengers outward per Hero, and it turns out that out of a total number ot 159 all told, including those in the saloon, only nine were Government assisted immigrants. Cf the remainder the majority, came originally from Victoria or New South Wales, and the rest paid their own past ages from Great Britain to New Zealand. There was a similar proportion in the passenger list of Wakatipu to Sydney. These tables were prepared in consequence of the fuss made about the departure of working men, who were alleged to be mostly Government assisted immigrants. This is now dis proved.

Vocal Competition.—Great Success.

Mr W. C. Denhes haa no reason to com plain of his competitive venture last even ing in the large room of the Young Men's Christian Association, for besides being a most agreeable entertainment, the room waa literally crowded. Mr Dennes had also arranged everything in excellent order, showing two or three pictures by the aid ot limelight between the songs, which were' allowed to remain in sight of the audience during the singing of competitors. This plan had the effect of throwing a shade over the features of the ladies, some of them being naturaUy shy, and which prevented? their feminine beauty and blushes being seeu. In his introductory remarks Mr Dennes said he much regretted the absence of Mr Brett, proptietor of the Stab, who was expected to preside, but important business prevented that gentleman from being present. He must, theiefore, do the best he could in that position. He wished it to be understood that his object was not to make money beyond the payment of expenses, but chiefly to encourage indus trious habits among young people, and induce them to practice' music and' singing, in order to make work cheerful? and life happier. Singing had the effect of humanising the feelings aud increasing the innocent enjoyments of life. A celebrated doctor (Rush) held the opinion that singing by young ladies, whom the customs of, society debar from many other exercises, should be cultivated, not only as an accomplishment, but as a means of preserv ing health, for singing had the effect of expanding the chest, and necessarily of increasing the activity and powers of:the ; vital organs. Mr Dennes then explained the manner in which the competition *t*ould be carried on, the judges being Messra Gordon Goocb, Samuel Slater, and Mrs Mitchell. Tho prizes consisted of four of White's sewing machines, but owiUfj to the' large influx of visitors, Mr Dennes was enabled to give six machines. A seventh prize, viz., one year's musical tuition was offered by Professor Cailliau, the editor of the " Muse," There were eighteen ladies and gentlemen who competed, tho ladies singing first, and at the close the following ladies were announced as the successful competitors :—(1) Miss Carry Gribhle, who sang Longfellow's beautiful song of •■Th-* Bridge;" (2) Misa Sharpe, who saug correctly and distinctly, "Parewell," and (3) Miss Lawrence,'who gave "lldegonda," The chairman then said that No. 8 had been recommended by the judges as the most promising singer, and worthy of Professor Cailliau's year's musical tuition. Tho lady proved to be Miss Gribble, who had won the firat prize. The announcement was received with enthusiastic cheering, Miss Gribble being a special favourite at amateur concerts and never wanting when called upon to assist in any benevolent cause. Tho successful gentlemen wero : (1) Mr J. Edwards, of Dean's Minstrels, who sang, "Thou Art so Near, and Yet bo Far;" (2) Mr P. A. Edmiston, of St Paul's choir, who gave the "Gauntlet" in very spirited stylo ; and (3) Mr Charles B. King, of Pitt-street choir, who saug the solo of the sacred anthem, "Ruth aud Naomi." Several others of the singers on both sides acquitted themselves very creditably, and one little boy, whose mother's heart fluttered with joy at tho appearance of her darling bny, sanr" "Sweet Spitit Hear my Prayer" to the best of his physical ability, but was scarcely equal to the task. He received the cheers of the audience. A series of about 40 new views of tho Paris Exhibition of 1878, including Italian statuary and some beautiful views of the bridges over the Seine, were shewn and briefly explained. The familiar duet, the "Larboard Watch," was rendered by two of the gentlemen competitors. A vote of thanks was given to Messrs Gordon Gooch and Slater, and to Mrs Mitchell for their kindness in acting as jud_.es. Mr Dennes announced that he would shortly give another competitive entertainment in the Lorne-strect Hall, when the unsuccess ful competitors of the evening would have another chance of getting a sewing machine.

Mr Dennes intends at his future com petitions to give as many machines to competitors as the money taken at the doors will afford, not limiting them to the number stated in the advertisements.

Here is an example worth following. Mr Andrew Carnegie, of New York, has written home to the ex-provost of Dunferm line to say tbat he intended to increase tbe offer formerly made by him—namely, of giving £5,000 for providing his native town with a free library—to£B,ooo, so astoinclude the cost (estimated at £4,000) of erecting a suitable building for the library and for a set of reading and recreation rooms in con nection therewith.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 22



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