SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

„„„ w»titi. J T,l's Evonlng, 0.0 HI3H WAIKRj To . monow Morning, C.2G BUNBKT.—This Evoninir, 5.W SUNRISE.—To-Morrow Morning, 6.5S MOUN'S AGE.—Full flloon, 19th, 3.8 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

HBT EVENIIO. Sybil, schoonor.. inelalr, from Fooohow Oceola, brigantlno, Dimes, from Adolaldo Oamaru, brigantine, Popnrth. from Oamaru Speedwell, ketch, Edwards, from Norfolk Island Golden Isle, schcoivr, Watts, from Russoll Corallo, cuitor, boatwrlght, from Tairua 1 O-l) AY. Sissy, schooner, Carinichael, from 1 yttelton lona, s.s., Stophciibon, from Russoll

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVKN'INO. Comerang, ps , Dale, for Gisborno Argylo, s.B , Crawford, for Whangarel Waitaki, s.s., M.Gilllvray. for Gisborno

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Sydnoy—City of New York, Monday London-Loch Dnon, loading ,„ ,_ ~ Tauranga—Uloiielg, Wednesday; Waitaki, Monday , __ ~ Whangaroi—Argylo, Tuesdays and Fridays ; Waitaki, Friday .._._, Rnsßoll-lona. Monday; Waitikl, Wednesday Now Plymouth and South-Taiaroa, Monday Molbourno. via South—Rotoniahana. Thursday San Friiicisco-Scotlish Lassie, at ouco Lovuka—Southern Cross. Monday Now York—Camitle, loading Norfolk Island and Noumea—Marlon, loading Glsborno direct—Comorang Rurotonga—Pearl, loading

VESSELS EXPECTED.

City of Now York,l'...l.s.s,fromSan Francisco, Sunday Hyiuna, H.l G.M.S., from Samoa Tlanio, H.M.S., from Lyttelton Waikato, ship (M.P.IC V.) from London, sailed Juno 25th , Wanganiu, ship (Q.L.S.P.), from London, sailed Aug. Ith Femglen, brq. (W.T.8.11), from London, sailed July Kith Loch M'leot, barque (LK.P.S.), from Lon'on nailed Aug. 2U Loch Urr, barque (W.Q.L.K.), from London. loading Inxebuig, barquo, from Now York; sailou Juno 17 ... Glunlora.barquo (W G.P.T.), from London, load ing Lutterworth, barque, from London, sailed July S Cabarfoldh, barque (S.Q.M.J.), from Hongkong Loongam, barque, from Hobtirt Town Italy, barque, from Oamaru Ocoan Ranger, barquontine, (W.T.N.V.) from Now Yon;, bailed April 23th Kstelio, barquentino, from Lyitolton Active, hrignniino. from Hamon Flirt, brlgantine (W.L.G.P.). from Levuka Arawpu, origautine, from Lyttoltou Boroahs, brigantine. from Levuka Omaha, brigautine. from Chatham Islands Roderick Dim, brigantlno, from Dunodiu Look Out, briganlino, from Sydney lUhol, brigantine, from Dunedin

IMPORTS.

Xx Lsohnagar. from London: 21 boxos print ng paper.—H. Brett, Even in o Star. Por Oceola frjni Adelaide—2l33, sacks wheat, 830 sacks (lour. Per Oamaru, from Oamaru—lsll sacks wl. cat. 715 sacks outs. Por Sybil, from China—22o3 boxo3, 1790 J ohosts, and So cases now season's teas. Por Vision, from Dnnedln-621 sacks oats, 11 tons bones, 50 Backs Hour, I packages glass. 7 casks beor. From Oamaru—los7 sucks wheat. Por Sissy, from Lyttolton : 925 sacks wheat. Per Spcedwoll, from Norfolk Island—U sacks sweet potatoes 85 cases and 127 buuehes bananas, 89 hides. 3 Lags yams, 2 bags seeds, 1 case arrowroot.

In wards COASiwisir.—Rangatira, from Bar rier, with 50 ions firewood; Zillah. from TH-mos, with IS,OOO foot timber; Bouth Caro lina, from Barrier, with 6 tons kauri gum, 7 head cattle, 20 tons firewood : Uoldon Isio. from Kussoll, with 93 tons cool; Corallo. from Tairua, with 21.703 feet timber ; Janet, from Whangarel Bead?, wiih 800 bushelß lime; Coomerang, from Russoll, with 100 tons coal.

Outwards Coastwise. — Rangatirl, for Omaha; Nancy, for Thames, with 31! tons of coal, 5 tons flour, and 3 ions maize; Mercury, Tor Tairua; Souih Carolina, for Barrier; Coralie, for Tairua ; Comerang, for Gisborno.

A top sail schooner or brigantino inßido Tiri Tiri wab signalled when wo went to press.

Tho bnrque3 Scottish Lassie, for San Fran cisco, and Freetrader, for Launooston, via Whaugaroa, aro windbound in harbour.

Tho barquo Kodell Bay sailod from Lyttelton yesterday for Sau Francisco.

The p.s. Comerang, which loft 1 »st ovening for Gisborno, t00k35 mats su^ar, and Robert West and Robert Goodwin as pussongere.

Tho topsail schooner Marmlon is udvorliaed for sale.

Tho brig Vision is announced to leave shortly for Kaipara, taking cargo for various por.s.

Tho barque Lochnngar camo up from tho powdor ground this alleruoon and was berthed alongsido tho outer wesjorn 100 of tho Quoon atreet Wharf.

Thos s. lona arrived this morning from Rus sell and northern ports with 80 sacks gum, 37 sacks oys'ers, 2 barrols llah. 3 kits, 2G pigs, 2 2 box turkeys, 7 boxes frnit.'l hides, 1 kcgsplrits, 3 |parcels. 5 head caf.le, 3 sacks fungus, 1 bale shoopakins, »ud the following pnssengers :—Mrs Wylos, Mrs Wninsloy, MrsSayors, Mrs Yolland. Messrs It. Wyles, tiarrop, VVigniore, Kyeh, W-lby, l loyd, clendore, Daulton, Geldard.

The P.M. b.s. City of Now YorW. from Hono lulu aod San Franci-co, with tho Knglish mails, is oxpeoted t-> arrive to-morrow. She left two dayo beforo contract time.

Tho kotch Spcedwoll left Norfolk Island on tho 11 h Im<t, and sighted tho North Capo ou the 15th. Arrived in harbour lastnight. North westerly winds and lino weather were experien ced throughout the pa-sago, Passongors: W. Champion and uull'ett.

Tho barquentine Fairlie, which was reported inourla-t evening's isauo as having arrived from Newca de, left thero on tho 2nd b.st. For the first two days cxpori ned Hrong northorly winds, then for four days southerly winds up to wl'hin 300 niilo*of th-i North Capo. Thro?days calm. Made thoThreo Kings on Monday night. Krom thenco to port very light winds and calms.

The brigantine Oeenla arrived last night from Adelaide Sho Ift on the 28ih ult., passed through Bass's Btra;ts on the 31st. and Capo Howe on tho lsti'ist Sighted Capo Mnria Vim Diemnn on the 13th in r . and passed tho North Capo ut lOa.m, on the 15th. Had Etrongwesterly ■winds until iiassin-r Capo Howe, and from theno. : ad light variable winds from N N.E. to S.K. and cilms.

ARRIVAL OF THE SYBIL.

Tho topsail schooner Sybil arrived at a lato hour last night Iron. China with a full careo of teas. Wo are hid' bteii to Captain Sinclair for tho following repo t:—l^eft Aucklmd on 21st February, 1880. and hud wind N.E. from 23rd to 25th, with thick weather, constant ratn, and occasional hard squalls from U.K. to K. High croBS Boa from 2Cth Fobruary to 23rd Maroh, light easterly winds and calms, being a deed heat tho wholo passage to Society Islands, which were made on 23rd March. Had no communication with tho shore till 25th, havinn three days culm. Crulaod through tho Bociety Islanda. and from thenco proceeded to Islands in tho North Pacific, via Pearl Islands. Arrived at Pogida Island on May 30th; sailed from Kooohow on July 18th, with wind N.E. Got B.W. monsoons next day, which were very light througho at. Lost H.W. monsoons near tho meridiai of Great Cadroons, wlv-n calms and light 8 E. winds sot in. ' n July 20th, in latitud3 2ldeg. JOsec. and longitude loOdeg. K„ had fresh g.tlo from 5.8., with high cross sea. Krom thence to the Equator, light airs from S. to X., with calms. Win four days becalmed In tho vicinity of Santa Cruz. Krom thonco variable winds from S.VV. toS.E. On tho 11th September, hard pquall from S.IC, high cro-s Boa spilt top gallant Bail and carried away fore stay ; also, tho martingale, which was bent doublo. Early In tho voyaxe the buck ropca, martingale stay, bolt in gammong band which squares tho fore stay and staysails in foro-top maat. and b.ck stays ah carried away, thus showing that all tho head goar was too light. Th" vcs.'. lisa splen did sea boat and a good sailer, averaging on many occasions 8J and 8J knots whoa close haule'l on tho wmd in rough weather. At 8 a.m. on tho 16th, sighted tho North Capo; wind M.E, light airs and calnn. On the 17th, at S3O a.m., sighted the I'oor Knighis, bcarh.g i.W. by 9., distant 5 miles, arriving in harbour at 11.30 p.m. pamo day. Passengers :—Messrs H. Forder, and Chlng Chow.

ENTRANCE AT NOUMEA.

Tho Collector of Customs has supplied us with tho following copy ot a certificate {riven to Captain Wilnon, lute of the Potrl, by tho chief pilot and Harbour Master at Noumea. Wo publish it for tlio Information of muster mari ners:—"l, tho imtlor.iune<l, chief pilot at tho Port of Noumea, declare to have examined the chart which Captain Wilson mod to enter tho Pass of J.ulgorl with his vessel, lhe Pearl, on the 27th April lost. My opinion i-i that upon this chart the reet " Sournora," upon which his ship was stranded, is not cir'oetly laid down, und not marked; notably, it extends more to tho south-east than thu said chart shows. Iv witnet s whereof. I have uiKnod tho present declaration, and placed my name on the chart submitted to mo.—(Sii_ucd) G. Fuher, Chief Pilot at Noumea. Certitlett and confirmed, G. Lafilla, Harbour Master.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES.

Haurakl, p.s., McCarthy, for Waitara. Rowena, b.s., Amodoo, for Hokianga Cutty Sark, schooner, MoClymont, for Hokianga

IMPORTS.

Por Rowena, from Waitara: 15S shoop, 21 ho id cattle, 7 trunks, und 1 caße.

EXPORTS.

Per Kowoua, Cor Waitara: 8 caucs cordials, 10 lengths piping, 3- gunnies sugar, 5 bags Bill, packages aud case".

PORT OF KAIPARA.

The Dur.y Pratt arrived at Kuipura to load for IJiinedin on tt>o 10th Inst. Tho Clara Hurgreuves was still at the Heads whou tho Barcy Pratt arrived there. -♦

PORT OF WHANGAROA.

AIUUVAL3. Sovt. 15 —Lagoou, scow, from Russoll, in ballast.

DEPARTURES.

Sept. 13—Deflanco, brigantlno, McKay, for Duncdin, with baulk timber. Sept. ll—Hromli, brig. Cummins, for Wel lington, with b^ulk timber.

Th_ following vosso'a aro loading :-Avoca, three-masted sohooner, wl'h sawn and baulk timber, (or Melbouroo; Lagoon, scow, with timber, for Russoll.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wkllinoton, yesterday. Sailed: Hero for Sydney ard Melbourno; Kdwln Bassttt, barque, for Newcastle. Lyttkltov, th's day. Arrived: Uawea, from Wo lingluu. Tavkanoa, th's day. ATrlved: Glenolg, from Auokland, at tl a.m. Napieh, this day. Baited -. Southern Cross, for Auckland, at G a.m. A.rrtvA.l. t> Waitaka, this day. _*mwx. itorn Onehunga, at 8.20 a, m.

CHUCK POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

Mails will Closb as Under :— This Day. For Tairua, per Mercury, at 1 p.m. Fur Yvuitara, New Hymoutii, aid \\ anganul, por Haurakl, at 1.30 p.m. For l'ort Fitzroy, per VV'atorlily, at 1 p.m. Monday, 20th Instant. For Tryphona, per South Carolina, nt 7 a.m. For Waitara, per Lalla Rookh, at S a.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For Norfolk Island and New Caledonia, por Marion, at I p.m. For Thames, ptr ltotomahana, at 1.30 p.m. For Tairua, per Gem, at 3 p.m. For Levuka, and Uriondly Islands,per Southern Crot-s, at 1 p.m. For Tauranga and Opotlki, per Waitaki, at 1 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per loua, at I p.m. For Thames, per i_ntorpri6e, at 5.3J p.m. Tuesday, 2ist instant. For Wolwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, por Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For vViuißnrei Heads, Wuipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, por Argylo, at 1 p.m Friday, 21th instant. For Russell, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, per Rotorua, at 3 p.m. For Australian Colonies, Ilatavia, Singaporo China, and Japan, via Torres Straits, por s.s. City of New York, immediately after hor arrival from "onolulu Supplementary Mads for India, Continent of Kurope, and United Kingdom, via Brindisi, (for letters, etc., specially bo prepaid and ad dressed), por s.s. City of New York, im mediately after her arrival. For Taranaki and Southern Provlncos, per Taiaroa, immediately after arrival of s.s. City of New York from Honolulu. Note.—Tho Po3t-ofilco hitherto known as Ngatimapouri will iv futuro bo called Tuhl karamea. S. B. HISS. Chief Postmastor.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

September 18, isso. Theatre Royal— " Charity," S p.m. Auckland Institute—Conversazione, Musoum Buildings, 7.30 p.m. Masonic Hall, Onehunga—Mr and Mrs Hart, 8 p.m. V.M.C.A.—Devotional and Bible reading, 7.30 p.m.

BIRTH.

GIRU.—On the 10th September,atliorre3idore\ East-street, Newton, the wife of Wm. F. Gibb, of a son. HEATH.—On September 18, at Upper Queen- Btrcet, Mrs N. Heath, of a daughter. LAIRD.—On tho 11th instant, at her residence ilbcrt-strcct, Auckland, tho wit J of William Laird,of a son.

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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1880.

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

It is a fact not at all creditable to the business capacity of the postal authori ties of New Zealand that our portion of the Suez mail which left London on July 10th (just one day after the San Francisco mail) and reached this colony by the s.s. Rotomahana on her lost arrival from Melbourne, consisted of no fewer than 49 bags, 4 packages. The New South Wales mail was only 28 bags, 1 package. Now what does this mean. Simply, that while we are paying a fixed subsidy for the San Francisco service which is reduced by the postages received, the Government are ailowing the London Post-ollice to send via Suez a very largo portion of tho mails that should corno via San Francisco. The colony not only loses by this ar rangement the entire 4d which it is credited with out of every letter-post-' age paid in England for transmission via San Francisco, but it suffers a

further loss through its payments to Victoria. Let us make this matter quito plain. Mr Berry, Premier of Victoria, when in England on the celebrated Embassy expedition, per petrated what has been described by his enemies as a job, and even by his best friends and staunch supporters as a very bad bargain. He concluded a private contract with the P. and O. Company for a fortnightly service via

Suez for a subsidy of £80,000 a year

Vicfcoria wishes, of course, to recoup herself, and therefore charges tho other colonies sixpence for every letter carried on their behalf. But the P.

and O. Company only perform part of the work. All the mails now go via Brindisi, and that involves further 2iay-

ments. The result, as stated by the Postmaster-General last session, is,

that the Government suffer a loss of twopence on every letter conveyed to this colony via Suez, exclusive of the

payment of £5,000 a year for the con veyance from Melbourne to New Zealand. The more tho service is

used tho greater the loss to the colony. With the San Francisco lino the exact opposite is the case. Pitying a lump sum for the subsidy, every postage received is a set-off', anil if the whole of )ur English, correspondence came by hat route the subsidy would be fully ecouped. And yet the Government iniploy this most unprofitable mode of

transit to nearly double the extent in which it is used by tho larger colony

of New South Wales. In order to " pull the nuts out of the iiro" for Victoria wo quietly pay from tho public revenues a large sum of money to maintain a competition against tho service in which this colony owns what may bo termed a proprietary in terest.

But this is not nil. Wonder will naturally bo excited by tho smallncss of tho Suez mails for Now South Wales. Tbo explanation is simple Bosidcs oucournging tho uso of tho San Fran cisco service as much as possiblo to re duce its own slittro of tho subsidy our sister colony avails itself of tho Orient steamers. Tho Victorians " laugh in their sleovo " at tho simplicity of the adjacent colonies in helping them so long out of the Berry subsidy blunder, although they have it shrewd suspicion that such stupidity will not bo of long duration. The " Ago" of the 25th ult. observes:

Whilst ihc contractspecd of the Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamers is Hi knots per hour, theOriont Company's vessels arc performing the direct service at a speed of 14 to 15 knots per hour, thus enabling flic unsubsidised steamers to deliver their letters a week earlier than those transmitted by the roundabout'mail service. lor carry iug.oiu'J'concspoudence we pay tho Orient Company one penny per letter, and one half penny for each newspaper. The cost of transmitting our letters by the I', and () Company's steamers is, to the general public, sixpenso on letters and one penny on news papers, but the actual expense is much larger, the amount received for postages in Victoria on correspondence forwarded to and from United the Kingdom falling consider ably short of the proportion of the muilsubsidy which has to be providod by this colony. As these dillercncos in the rates apply equally to tho other colonies, who are mil bound to contribute to the I. and O. Com pany subsidy outside the mail matter the.v forward by the roundabout route, the various Treasurers will hardly oaioto patronise more than they me obliged to a service which gives them no return, whilst on the matter sent by the Orient steamers under present arrangements they make a direct gain of tivcpcuco on each letter and a hitll'-penny on each newspaper.

AYe havo hero an admission by a journal whoso interest it is to bolster up Sir Graham Berry and his contract, that this colony and its neighbours might secure a dolivery of n \veok shorter, with a saving of 5d a letter, by negotiating with tho Orient Com pany whose steamers leave every fort night. Tlio "Ago" perceives that the absurdity of throwing money away simply because Victoria Ims committed herself to a bad arrangement for oight years will force itself ou the colo nies now contributing, and it remarks: " From v mail stand-point tho existing contract must bo regarded not only as an enormous mistake, but one likely, unless we can terminate it, as Mr Strangways suggests, to involve this colony in a largo annual loss." How Victoria can get out of it is for Sir Graham Borry and his colleagues to determine ; for Now Zealand thero should bo neither difficulty nor hesita tion. Not ono moment ought to bo lost by tho Postmaster-General in noti fying tho Homo Government that, upon no pretext whatevor,will this colony re ceive postal matter by tho Suez do livery, which closes in London ono day after the San Francisco mail. The in tervening fortnightly scrvico might bo mado uso of until arrangements could be concluded with the Orient Company. That done, the colony should get equal or more satisfactory facilities with a very substantial saving to the revenue, and dispense with tho Sue/, scrvico altogether.

A sermou delivered by the Hey. S. Edger* ou the fourteenth anniversary of bis church is advertised ou our fourth page to-day.

We are pleased to learn that there is a probablityof Mr Larch, the French vigneron, arranging with Mr J. M. Dargaville to establish the vine-growing industry in the Wuiro.i District. Mr Larch accompanies Mr Dargaville on a visit to the district next week, and if he finds the land suitable will commence operations at ouee.

To the Editor: Sir,—Your pen has fre quently urged protection of dumb animals, and really something should be done ; for the Quceu-strcet cabbies too frequently, as to-day, occupy their spare time with cruelly whipping their horses. Can you suggest a remedy?— Yours, &c, Hl'manity.

Frederick llannester, fisherman, writes statiug that it is bad enough to bear the blame of what he does, and he certainly was not amongst tho drunkards at the Police Court on Thursday. He therefore solicits a correction.

The familiar face of Mr Laing, tho well known Waikato racing-man, was to seen in town yesterday. It will be remembered that Mr Laiug's horse fell ou him and injured his bead so much as to have made it doubtful if he would survive the accident. Mr Laing, however, has a strong constitu tion, the result of a temperate life, and his re-appearance on the busy sceue of every day life was hailed with hearty congratula tions by his Auckland fricuds.

Sunday services are announced in the usual column. Rev. Win. Morley will preach in the evening in Pitt-street Wes leyau Chapel ou " Conditional Immortality v. Scripture Teaching," in answer to the arguments of Mr G. A. Brown on the former subject. Mr Brown's subject in the Tem perance Hall is "The Kingdom of God." Mr T. 11. Smith will preach in the evening m the Excelsior Hall. The scrvice'in the Theatre ut S o'clock will consist of an address by the Itev. Fletcher Long, and hymns by the choir, under the direction of Mr By an.

Mr Aickin's Pharmacy is one of the lead ing in the colony. The stock is constantly receiving important additions of the newest goods, and articles of recent inven tion. A shipment of American goods to hand comprises new toilet requisites and specialities not hitherto obtainable. Mr Aickiu has gained considerable celcbritv by specialities prepared solely at the Pharmacy, among the latest is the com pound Syrup of Eucalyptus and Hypo phosphites of Lime and Quiuinc. In order to make his stall' as cllicicut as possible, Mr Aickiu has recured the valuable services of Mr S. Gilbert, who, having had a 12 or 14 years experience, is thoroughly conversant with the trade iv its many ramifications.

To the Editor : Sir,—Your report of the assault case yesterday hardly does just ice to the young man. In the first place, Sub- Inspector Pardy stated that it was a painful case, but lie could not see that the young man (Shore) was much to blame ; and iv the second place Ihc case was dismissed, not withdrawn.—l am, &c., On Looicek.

i This week's issue of our musical contem porary, the "New Zealand Muse," contains many features of interest. There is primarily a thoughtful article on " Music Teaching" by Professor Swallow, following it a well-written critique of St. Thomas' choir, aud then "Practical Exercises on Intonation," and " The Study of Harmony " by M. Cailliau, the conclusion of Rossini's biography, an article ou Adelina Patti, and a lengthened reference to a Callic solecism, of which the Engineer Band have been guilty. The piece of music is a selection Irom Weber's "Preciosa." Nicely bound, aud clearly printed as the journal is, with its sterling critiques, weekly morccau of music, it should find much favour in the community. It is certainly a cheap six pence- worth.

The fortnightly meeting of the National Independent Order of Oddfellows, Loyal fioneer Lodge, will be held on Monday evening next, in the Temperance Hall ut the usual hour.

The date of Messrs Tonk's aud Co.'s sale of organs and pianos, is Thursday next, September 23rd. Further particulars will be found on our fourth page.

The land shortly to be opened on the deferred payment system at New Babylon, just beyond Ileleusville, is, we learn, fust class. It has a water frontage, with abun dance of lish close at hand. It is also very accessible by boat from Ifelensvillc, aud n toad is also in process of formation.

The Bill for expenses of some of the Royal Commissions is now before the public. The Railway Commission cost JJ2,SfiO; AVest Coast Commission, £2,000; Civil Service Commission, £1,450 ; Judicature Commission, £1,000; Middle Island, £700 ; Local Industries. £050, Total for tlies-.e five alone, £8,700.

The members of the Auckland Rifle Battalion are warned by advertisement to attend monthly inspection at the drill shed on Tuesday at 7.30 sharp in full dress with arms and accoutrements.

A young person named Katherine Dean was found last night, at Freeman's Bay, in a slate of indisposition, by Constable Ber nard, aud ordered to the Hospital.

MraudMrs Hurt's hithcrto"!lappy Hours" were overshadowed last night in the Victoria Hotel by the breaking of a bottle of sherry against a citizen's head; consequently Mr Hart was compelled, by order of the Court, to sherry off to Mount Eden, ui.-t mil of at

'iieliung.i, where he was expected to appear this evening.

The entertainment which is to bo given on Monday evening in aid of the Engineer and City Band fund promises to be a great success. A very attractive programme has liceti issued. The first part is composed of musical selections, and the second comprises a capital vaudeville entitled. "Lo Chalet." The advertisement appears elsewhere.

We notico that trie lavountc Service oi Song known as " Uncle Tom," will be given nt New North Road in the Congregational school on Monday evening. This will bo a good opportunity for those who like a plea sant moonlight walk and a good entertain ment, Refreshments will ho handed round, and we have no doubt but that there will he a large number there.

The entertainment last evening at St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, Rcmunra, in favour of the Sabbath school funds, was mont successful, Rev. G. B. Monro, Minis ter of the Church, occupied the chair, and made a few opening remarks. The chil dren and members of tho choir sang a num ber of hymns and selections, after which Mr Lloywood gave his descriptive lecture upon his trip through New /calami, which he illustrated by the limelight. The sou thern portion having been illustrated and described in the lecturer's pleasant style, Mr Monro presented to the scholars about a dozen prizes ; two being for highly credit able essays, Several ballads wore then sung, and the second part of the views were exhibited, consistingof tripskclchcs through tho North Island, visiting Wellington,

Napier, Wangiinui, Taranaki, and the home of To Whit i. A vote of thanks concluded the interesting proceedings.

Messrs Somerfield and Leek, the well known drapers of (Juecn-stroct, announce hy advertisement i" another column a groat cheap sale of drapery, clothing, aud fancy goods, preparatory to a dissolution of part nership. The stock has all been re-marked at an extraordinary reduction ou the usual prices, and this fact will no doubt induce large numbers oi the public to patronise the establishment.

The promise held o t by (ho electric light for naui'cal purposes docs not appear to havo been realised. It is acknowledged to have an advantage in that the ray of light sent forth from it is so intense that it creates a kind of illumination in tho atmosphere which can be seen before the light itself is visible. This very intensity, however, inik'-s it unsuitod for employment ou low projecting headlands, and at points which vessels pass closely, because it binds (he eve to the lights of other vessels, and renders it difficult also to estimate the distance between tho vessel and the light. For this reason, the first electric light on the English coast, that at Dltugcucss, has been replaced by an oil lamp.

To the Editor : Sir, —J was sorry to see by "Humanity's" letter, tint some busi ness houses allow their employes to work some fourteen tours per day. It would, tv justice to ninro Immune employers, be well to publish the names of those houses who do so. it is a matter of regret that some employers, some who take great inter est in .ochil movements, should bo so for getful of the golden rule, as to allow their employes to remain in their ollice, eleven ami twelve hours per day, in some cases without refreshment from dinner time. A reform in these matters is urgently called for, or we shall have in Ibis new country worse oppression Ihan exists in older coun tries.—l am, &c, Fair Play.

Mr W. Demies will hold his grand vocal competition and lime-light entertainment at the Young Men's Christian Association Kooiu on Tuesday evening next. Henry Brett, Esq., ill the chair. This Musical Contest will be engaged iv by about 20 ladies and gentlemen. The prizes will be four hand sewing machines, made by the now world- renowned White Company, the challenge machine of the world thatcasts the Singer, Domestic, audall others in the shade, price £3 10s ench ; and an additional prize will bo given by Monsieur Cailliau to the singer who in his estimation, ii the most promising, viz., at .'Olvcinonths' muhical tutiou free. Messrs Gordon Gooch, Samuel Slater, and Mrs Mitchell have kitidiy con sented to act as judges.

To the Editor : Sir, —Per favour of your columns, I would respectfully suggest to the committee of the Institute the advisability of extending the time of the present at tractive exhibition to an early evening of next week, at au admission charge of one shilling. By so doing a large number would be able to attend, and the funds would bo increased. —Yours. &c., CITIZEN.

Tho public are tiring of walking matches against time, and other severe tests of British pluck and endurance. Some now sensation must be introduced. How will the " foity days' fast" be favoured as a new hobby? Such a trial has its advantages. Times being bad, the saving of six weeks' food is an item for favourable consideration. So far, Dr. Tanner has no rival iv Auckland, neither among medical men, nor doctors of divinity. A San Francisco paper says that a Justice of the Pence and a dry goods clerk at St. Louis entered upon the long fust, Tho latter, it seems, got hungry in a few hours and wanted food, but his wife had locked up all the eatables iv the house, and taken the keys with her on a visit to a neighbour. It is not expected that the task of forty days fasting will be entered upon for the fun of the thing. It will be for the gate-money, or on wagers. As Mr P. Uorau is always to the fore with the latest novelty, he his welcome to this suggestion without charge.

To the Editor : Sir, — Your comment on the absence of the working man from the Conversazione at the Museum bears the in ference that they have very little or no in terest in such intellectual pleasures. Rut perhaps the same cause that prevented me hindered others, viz., not having the money to spare. I read the advertisement of tho meeting in the STAR, and called my wife's attention to it. She said, " Oh, I would like to go," but when she saw the price of admission she sighed, aud said, " We can't do it—but you go, I know you will enjoy it very much." Hut neither could I take money that was wanted urgently for so many other necessaries. Ido not write this to complain of the price of admission, espe cially as the object was to raise funds to cover expenses that have been incurred, but simply to correct the idea that working men take no interest iv such matters.—l am, &c, Chips.

One of tho summer fashions, as described by Clara liclle in the Cincinnati " En quirer," is a new laugh, which goes like this: " Te-be, tc-he I Ha, ha, ha I Oh h-li-h—ha, ha, ha I " The directions are as follows : —"A low and fly beginning is made with the ' tc-he,' as though mirth was struggling inside to break out through maidenly reserve, and the mouth is kept tight closed, while the eyes are opened wide, thus giving an expression of mingled dornurencss and mischievousucss. Then follows the ' Ha-ha-ha,' higher and louder, With a ) a'ting of the lips to show tho teeth, it they be white and regular. The ' Oh-li-h' comes next iv tone to surprise, reproof, or artless gaycty, according to the nature of the thing laughed at.Jfand the voice rises into a pretty little stream. The ensuing pause causes a sudden sense ot the impro propriety of making so much noise, tho eyes are cast down, and the blush can in most instances be produced by holding the breath, with the lungs very fully inilated. The (inal ' Ha-ha-ha' is given as a cres cendo, spiritedly, and without any show of restraint, like the outbnrsting hilarity of an unconventional milkmaid. This novelty in laughs is heard everywhere in the metro polis, and is sure (o become popular at the summer resorts. With a little alteration it can be made to lit any mouth.''

Many people are astonished to learn of the present naval force of the Empire of China. The New York " Graphic "of July 10th says: "The Chinese supposed that they could avoid quarrels with the rest of the woridr The irrolijjion forbade wars. But the defenceless condition of their country gave Russia a chance to make a uew frontier, some 3000 miles in extent. She took possession of and held the fertile valley of the Anioor River, as well as half of Manchooria. Thou the Dri tish captured her seaports, and the allied French and British armies marched upon, captured and looted Peking, her capital city. Thus the Chinese were forced to turn their hacks upon tho precepts of Confucius, and havonow an Army and Navy thoroughly drilled and instructed by European teachers, capable of coping with Western Powers. Lor six years the Celestials have been preparing for war. 'J hey have at anchor in the Peiho river a naval fleet of seventeen gunboats, among which are S heavily armored and formidable iron-clad ships built iv England and mounting guns ranging from twenty-six and a half to thirty eight tons weight, a force which, if ably handled, is capable of successfully resisting any national licet now on the Pacific. To accomplish this result the Chinese Government have expended many millions of dollars, under the ablest advice European engineers could afford.

On Monday evening next in Hie Pitt street Wcsloyau School-room, the Kcv. S. \V. Baker will deliver a lecture on "The King of Tonga." Admission Is. Chair at 7.30 o'clock.

The usunl fortnightly meeting of members ot Court Eureka, A.0.1' 1., will be held ou Monday evening next in the court-room, Alexander-street.

The Rev. W. Morley preaches to-morrow evening in the Pitt-street Wcslcyan Church ou " Conditional Immortality versus Scrip ture Teaching." No doubt the service will be largely attended,

A young Hungarian engaged couple en tered a draper's shop in Sepsi-Szcnt-Gyorgy for the purpose of buying a wedding cap for the blide, who duly selected one to her taste, but, while her betrothed was paying for his purchase, she cast her eyes on au uncommonly handsome kerchief, and ex pressed her eager desire to possess it. The enamoured youth, however, peremptorily refused to invest any more of his capital ill head gear; whereupon, after rating him soundly for his stinginess, she abruptly turned her back upon him, and left the shop. Indignant at this proceeding, he betook himself to the dwelling of a rival village beauty, to whom he oll'ercd, not only his hand and heart, but the cap he had purchased for his former linancee, besides the many lined handkerchief that had awakened her longings. All his offer ings were accepted ; but his forsaken love, unable to bear the mortification inllicled upon her by his faithlessness and the triumph of her rival, promptly hanged her self iv her bed-room. Considerable sym pathy was manifested with her sad fate by her fellow villagers, who followed her body to tho grave iv large numbers ; and the licklo bridegroom, meeting the funeral cortege as it passed down tlio main street, was so stiickcn by remorse that he put nn end to his lite the same evening.

Tho Trustees of the Domain Cricket Ground have roquoßtod us to remind the Secrc tarics of tlio various Cricket Clubs, in Auckland, that tho annual subscription for practice is now due, and If paid at once would materially nsslßt in tlio preparation of tho ground for tlio ensuing season.-[Anyr.]

Over 100 of Wilcock and White's cele brated Organs have been sold In Auckland during the past twelve months. £5 doposit will seenro ono of these beautiful instruments, suit able for parlour or church. Solo Agency for North Is'aud:— Auckland Music Warehouse, 71, (luocn-btreot.—[Anvr.l

Onrrett Brothers aro now holding a cheap Bale of over £5,000 worth of vory choice Boots and Shoos of every description, both Knglish and Colonial, and as thoy uro overstocked _hey will sell at an under-cost prico, and as tho salo is only for a month It will bo lor cash only. This really Is a »alo which tho public vory sel dom boo in Auckland. Thoy being their own tanners, importers, and manufacturers, thoy can sell 25 per cent, k-ss than any othor house In tho colony. Garrett Brothers, WukoHold-Btroot, Auckland; Devon-street. New Plymouth ; llustlng-stroot, Napier; Gladstone-road, uis borno; und Thamos-stract. Oamaru.—l Auvr.l

Messrs Garrett Bros, announce through our columns a genuine cheap wilo of boots and shoos, to suit the times, for a period of tlireo weeks, commencing from this date. Being their own tunnorH and maniilacturors. tbuy uro enabled t > oiler a very superior iirtiulo at, greatly rcdiicod prices, and consequently can cjinr.eto witli any other house in the colony. Messrs Garrett llros. is a Ilrm which has now acquired deserved celebrity in the principal town* of tho Norlh Island, where branches of their busi ness have been established. Tho (.Uility and durability of tho boats and hlioc. manufactured by them are unsurpassed, and arc tho themo of favorable comment by all who havo oxtondod them their pal romgo. As an example of sue co-sful colonial industry this Ilrm Is entitled to rccclvo prominent mention, and if for nothing elso.lthat the fact thit they do from locally pro cured material pro-luce an aitlcle equal, if not superior, in finish and wear to that im.ortel, while at the same timo they apply their capital to tho prolltablo employment of labour in the Colony, thus doing " the greatest good to the greatest number" In our midst.—[ai.vt.l

Scintillations.

'Bo brief; for, it is with words aa with sun beams; thonioro they arocjndeused, thodeopor thoy burn."—aouTHKY.

Garrard intends to contest a scat in the New Zealand Parliament as tho champion of the working man. (l.vrard is not the first man out of work v.' > has aspired to occupation iv governing lii ■ country.

A critic's weakness : T" particular-ize. A railing style : an uverago speech in Parliament. When do swells resemble sweeps ? When suited well. The comedy of " Enois," in three acts, by the Grammar School Hoard. {Justpublished.) A great peer to see : The man in the moou. A Shy-lock : A bashful lover's foud em brace. Armed for self-protection : liaby's chair, Rc-trcnch-ment, as practised in the colo nies : Digging afresh in the public purse. We may inform our readers that " hares " are now game, under the new general Act, which is now in operation. Two buttons constituted the past weeks contributions to the donation box of the Christchurch Benevolent Association. " Pat," said an employer one day, "you arc not only a maker of patterns but a pat tern workman." "Yes," was the laconic reply, " Pat earns his wages." The Auckland Gas Company reduce the cash prico t« Ss -Id per 1,000 feet from the Ist of October—for which concession con sumers will feci grateful. This should encourage more cooking by gas. Mr Seymour George, M.H.R., means to address the I'ort Albert electors next Thurs day, and Mahurangi people on Saturday, Who speaks next ? Mr J. C. Firth's eldest son succeeds Mr Cawkwcll as manager of Matamata. It is reported that the latter gentleman will take charge of the Don. Jus. Williamson's estate near Hamilton, best known as Williamson and Cox's swamp. The only way to bring up a child is to show him what a good life is by living it yourself. The old Scotchman was right when he said : " Trot faither, trot mitlier; how cau foal amble ?" Dr. Lemon has received advices of the failure to lloat of! the Orient steamer Sorata. " If I paid this bill," said the patient debtor, "you would lose your occupation; you wouldn't have anything to do." " Oh, yes," said the creditor, " 1 would lie down and rest while I had my boots re-soled." The " Poverty Day licrald" says : "We have very many unemployed in Gisborno. Men with families who have been struggl ing bard for months to keep the wolf from their doors. Men who are steady and willing to work if they could only get ■ work." Three large stones, weighing between two and three pounds each, were found in the stomach of a valuable horse at Mana watu, and are supposed to have been the cause of death. The stones wore of a dark green colour, and of the consistency of hard mortar.

How to got a scat at a theatre matinee. Gentleman (to lady) : " I fear therejwill be a rush and we shan't get in." Lady : " Not get in ! What do you mean ? There arc vory few niiitiuees where I have ever failcdto get in, with perseverance and—this big shawl pin !" " I'd have you to know," exclaimed Mrs Uppakrust, haughtily tossing her head, " that my family always moved in the upper circles." "Yes," whispered Mrs Dluut to her friend Sarah Jones. I've hcarin tell that tho scum alius rises to the top."

Horace Walpolo, in describing a lire, inci dentally wrote of Lady Margaret Herbert's providence, who asked somebody fora pretty pattern fore nightcap. "Lord!" s.iid they, " what signifies the pattern of a nightcap ?" "O, child," said she, " but, you know, in case of lire."

There is a good story told about Mr Wakefield, M.H.R., atul the Premier. The New Zealand "Times" astonished Wcl liugtouians last sessiou by publishing several licrcc onslaughts upon the Government. It leaked out that the member for Geralditie was the writer, and the fun of the thiug was that ho used to concoct his literary produc tions in the Premier's room. Immedi ately after tho appearance of one of the hottest attacks iv the " rime--'." Mr Hall found Mr "W. very com fortably cusconsed in his room con cocting an article for the next day's issue, whereupon the Premier, losing his usual compliiccucy, said, " Conic, this is rather too much of a Rood thing, Don't you think you had hettcr do your writing somewhere else ?" Mr W. looked un abashed aod injured ; but lie saw tho game was up, and withdrew. Mr James Service, the cx-Promior of Victoria, is fond of a joke. lie went into the telegraph ollico one day and found the "operator iv charge" enjoying a short black pipe in the manager's room. Not knowing the mighty ex-Premier by sight the telegraph man pulled con tentedly away. "Is the manager in ?" "Yes" "I want to speak to Mr M'Gowan, the superintendent—there is a wire to his house." A little amazed at the s-trauger's knowledge, the ollicial led the way, and taking hold of the "key" pre pared lo send a mesugo to Mr M'Gowan, as desired. It was this :—"Just stepped into the oilice. Found oper ators all smoking. The one who is traiiHinitting this has a dirty clay pipe in Ids mouth. Issue instructions forthwith forbidding same." "What name sir?" asked the trembling smoker. " Oh, I forgot, James Service j" and ho walked out."

The Unemployed.

MR GARRARD, THE COMING M.H.li.

At seven o'clock last night, the timo an nounced for the opening of the unemployed open air meeting, Mr Garrard took his usual stand at the upper cud of Queen street, but had only mustered eight of an audience. He determined to proceed, how ever, aud his loud pitch.d tones soou brought him an audience bordering on two hundred persons, of all classes of society, which, however, did not prove a vory appreciative one. He opened by remarking that some hundreds or more ironworkers wore out of employment, and urged this as a guarantee that his cause was a good one -that there really were un employed in the city. He would urge upon every man amongst them the necessity of getting their names on the electoral roll — " to see that they were on, too, and no hum bug about it." Then they could got these nasty, griuding, sleeve-linking laws " re singed." He then went oil to speak on the subject of the late City Council election, and gave as his opinion that they should have put " cheap water " in for the reason that lie hud a lot of cart?, and would see that the roads were kept in repair. Then, speaking of the members sent to Parliament, he said, "We don't want meu in buggies to go there. We're just as good as them, audit is my opinion that these young follows ought to be turned out of Government oliiccs xnd the billets given to old men who have risked their lives at the point of the bayonet for their country." However, they wanted day labour, and they "would have it. ffow did the City Council treat them." They said all works over £20 had to be let out by contract. He didn't believe it. —the Council could make or break laws if they liked. They offered in stone-breaking, ("good enough") and now, how can we, who have not a loaf of bread to put in our bellyn, afford to pay 12s each for a pair of hammers, aud then walk to Mount 1-den to "crack stones." It was nothing but a cheek to oiler them Is 9d per day for stone breaking. But who places these, men in ollico '! It is the working man, and if we do not think them worthy of their ollico, let us " tar and feather" them, and start them down the street. Then one of ourselves can get into odice, and crush their nasty little laws. The City Council kept the same men on the roads for months at a time, and they kept these favourites aud let the unemployed starve—yes, -starve. (A voice : They have got as good a right to the \tork as you,) lie did not know about that. These men, lie knew, were strangers, and men like him self, who had bled for their country,aud|weie left out in the cold. They did not want stone-cracking. (A voice : It's better than nothing.) If he could get some pick and shovel work ho (Mr Garrard) would guar antee to provide GO picks and shovels. ( V person in the crowd thought ho wouldn't be trusted with tools more than ituy one else). The Council got every thing done cheap-(A voice : " Quito right, too"). —they try to do away with manual labour, and now look at the footpaths— they'll last for ages. (A voice : " Two little rcpaiis wanted, eh !) Yea, two little repairs wanted. And—another they—what about the tramway iv Queen-street? It would employ a few meu for a week or so, aud after that there would be more than ever out of employ. (A voice: " Your'o a moan man,Garrard; why we've got to pay ratcsfor all the work.") Then they would not want any cabmen running up und down the street. (A cabman : " Now, Garrard, shut up — leave the cabmen alone, they don't wuntyou to find work for them." The cabman got so excited that a policman had to interfere, aud he was removed to a respectable dis tance, but he returned again, and renewed the attack.) They could trust bun to get work for the unemployed. He had been successful in agitating in New South Wales, and if they did not get work here they must go with bun to his beautiful country. Wheu the members for Parlia iiic.it commenced "spouting" agaiu Gar rard would be there and talk to them. (A voice : " Put up as a member, Garrard.") Well, if I do, you won't have a mau who will blow his nose on your white shirt. If you put men in—and I may contest the next election—you will have a true representative, and none of these nasty, crusty laws. (Great laughter.) Now, are you willing for pick and shovel work? (A voice: "I say, put up for City West.") If you aro willing to tako the work if I get it, hold up your hands. (One hand was held up.) Well, now, I want the whole of the unemployed to meet me here at 10.30 on Monday morning and march down to the City Council to ask them to put the men now iv their employ oil' the roads, aud give us a few weeks. (A voice : " You're a mean man, Garrard. Whcre'll you put the men you turn oil ? They are j est as good as you.") No, they ought to turn these strangers out, who had come into the colony and takcu the bread from the old hands. (A voice: "I say, Garrard, I'll give you a feed now;" great laughter.) This is a free country, aud if we put an application iv that settles the matter. (A voice : " Not at all.") They should employ meu who lived iv the city ; not meu who had nice homes in the suburbs. (A voics : " They worked for them, and that's more than you'd do.") If they kept these men there what would others do ? (A voice ; " Try Dr. Tanner's fasting system.") We must shift, I suppose. Well, men, we will go to the Council on Monday. (A voice: To put good men out ?") Oh, never mind them. Now, if any one of you dont want stone breaking say "No." (One voice : No, uo.) Thoy could earn 10s a-week at it; but how could men who were not used to it crack stones? What they wanted was to tutu the young meu out oi the Government oilices, and put "ageder" men in. (Here ageutlemau well known for his hot mullius and crumpets ollcred to employ Mr Garrard selling muffins if he would dry up and come down, but the lecturer did not thiuk it good enough,) Tho young fellows could go where the "ageder " couldn't. Ho would tell them an " antidote" (" no ; no !") about what he had done in Sydney. (A voice : ("You have not done much here.") There was once a gentleman that he interviewed, in Sydney, (" A voice : " Stick to New Zea land.")—ho was arealgcntlcmai),audbe had tried to get the old men iuto ollice. (" Shut up " from all sides.) At this Mr Garrard got rather angry, aud, leaving the " antidote," subsided amid the yelling of the crowd. Seeing Mr Uarrard in a fix, a friend of his, answering to the uame of "Joe," went to his assistauce aud spoke a few woids on the question. He said he had been many years iv the country, and had takcu some thing. ("A voice : "To-night?") Joe did not deny it, and after making a few wan dering observations, got oil' bis perch amid great! laughter. Mr Garrard again came forward, but could not get a hearing, which put him out so much that he resorted to rather unseomiug language. He stated that he had never had a rowdier meeting, aud that he did not think much ot them. Por some further time he strove to obtaiu a hearing, but iv vain. He was frequently interruped by persons putting rather perplexing questions to him, which exhausted all his "ant', dotes." He had been advocating the cause of the cabmen when a worthy Jehu drove up iv a hansom aud exclaimed " Come on, Garrard, jump in ami we'll go and Lave a cold four-penny." Gar rard at first pretended not to understand the remark. Suddenly ho was seen to leap from his stand, get into the cab and, was driven oil' to the nearest hotel amidst the cheers and groans of the crowd assembled

Auckland Institute

Tins Institute was opened this afternoon in accordance with a general request, in order to afford work-people an opportunity of inspecting the collections, works ot art and nature, by daylight. This evening at half-past seven o'clock the conversazoine will be continued on a similar plan to that of Thursday evening. The gentlemen named in tho programme will attend at their respective departments, and explain to visi'ors the particulars of objects under their special care. Mr Pond will give ex periments with Geissler's tubes in inductive electricity, which will inform au instructive feature among the scenes of to-night. Mr Howden's electric engine will also be in full operation. Mr Martin will give a number of chromatic experiments, and a series of views of the most wonderful of the rocky mountains and intersecting valleys.

Now Arrivals, Residents, ana iour:Bts paying allying visit, cannot rightly cstimiuo the busi ness and manufacturing roaources of Auckland without visiting the only establishment of tlio kind Iv this city which is conducted on the London system, combining tbo various depart ment) of House -furnishing, Drapery and Clothing. Wo refer to the City Halt Arcade, a stroll through which will well repay the visitor. Tho proprietors (.Messrs Garlick it Orunwelli havo just completed important alterations which are not only a vast improvement in the appearance of tho pr.m ses, but enables them 1.0 keep tho largest variety of l.rawingroom Suites iv town (ready for dolivory), also on immense assorttuout of Iron, llrass, and Wood Bedsteads, and other House Furnishing Requi sites. This business is managed on tlio Co, oi'ieitATiVK Cash system. All kinds of Drapery. .Millinery, and .Men's and Boys' Clothing being t.old at. one-half tbo profit that would bo re quired if credit was given. Furniture and l.urpets to EUlt every Class of Customer koptt A largo return [at a small proilt is tho policy of Gabmck uud Ckanwkll, of the City iUdll Arcade, Qucen-strr.ct

The Wellington Gold Find.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

THE REPORTED REEF A HOAX, WELLINGTON, this day,

PALMEKSTON NORTH.

Heudeison, (he man selected by the townspeople to accompany Moss, pros pector for gold, to Fitzherbert, re turned last night, and reports the reef, as said to be discovered by Moss, a hoax Henderson, however, picked up in the gully large lumps of rich quartz with gold plainly discernable all through. The result of the trial discloses that although no definite reef has been discovered there ia no doubt gold in the vbiuity, Several parties left town to try their luck iv prospecting. Henderson said the whole of the country's features warrant the assertion that gold exists till through the ranges.

Bishop Cowie's Lecture on " John Wesley."

The Right Rev. Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Aucklaud, delivered a lecture last evening at the Young Men's Christian Association on the Rev. Johu Wesley, founder of Methodism. J. L. Wilson, Esq., in the chair. His Lordship was supported by Col. Ilaultain and Rev. Thomas Buddie, the much respected Wcsleyan minister. We noticed also among the numerous auditory Revs. B. T. Dudley, Dr. Purohas, Fletcher Long, W. Morley, J. Robertson, aud other ministers. The choir of the Grafton Road Wcsleyan Church attended iv full strength, and sang several hymns to the old tunes from Wesley's collection—written mostly by Charles Wesley, the younger brother of John the great preacher aud revivalist of a past century. These hymns—"Oh for a thousand tougues to sing," and "How lovely are thy tents" sounded like sweet musical memories of the past, to persons who had listened to the words and tunes in little chapels in Yorkshire, Cornwall, and in remote corners of Eng land, where Wcsleyanism was a strength and consolation to the spirits ot tens of thousands of the English speaking people. Rev. Thomas Buddie offered prayer, aud Mr Wilton, the Chairman, briefly intro ducted the Bishop to his auditory. The Bishop's lecture ou Wesley was somewhat disappointing ; we would not, however, be understood iv a disparaging sense, but would simply state that many persons ex pected to hear more about Johu Wesley's personal aud public history, aud the pecu liar traits of his character. These facts were, however, almost entirely omitted. His Lord ship assuming that every one present knew these things, and if any persons present were unacquainted with the biography aud writ ings of Wesley thoy could easily procure his life uud works and quietly study them at homo. His Lordship's chief aim in his cursory lecture, being a review of Wesley's religious convictions, which the lecturer contended were, with some modifications, those held by members of the Church of England. In fact, the Bishop was satisfied that John Wesley never departed in spirit flOlll the doctrines and discipline of the English Church. John Wesley was born, June 17, 170.'), at Epworth, in Tcniiy son's native country, Lincolnshire, lie was the second sou of the Rev. Samuel Wesley. Wesley's biographers, Coke aud Moore, havo furnished the particulars of Wesley's schooldays at the Charter House, aid his college days at Christ church, Oxford. Southey, who preceded Wordsworth in the Lauroateship, wrote a very fair biography of Wesley, aud collected his works, which form ten volumes ; very recently a new biography of Wciley has appeared, and which, we l»arn, had been added to the library of the Young Mcu's Christian Association. Southey informs us that in 172*), Johu Wesley was ordained by Potter, who was then Bishop of Oxford," but who subsequently became Archbishop of Canterbury. The Bishop said he did not intend to give a summary of Wesley's remarkable life, but simply to notice his opinions, gathered from his journal and sermons iv order to remove prevalent misconceptions of his general religious teachings. His Lordship said he had spent considerable time over Wesley's sermons, and was convinced that he had not deviated from the teachings of the Church of E'iglaud; he began his Christian work as a churchman, aud a churchman he con tinued to the last. The Bishop quoted liberally from Wesley's writings iv support of such a belief, showing that Wesley approved of the liturgy and doctrine of the church, only omitting in his services certain words and forms, a practice that was followed at the present time iv the churches of the colonies. He regarded Wesley as a bright and shining light of the Church of England. Wesley, however, was in advance of his age, but he could not help it. One of the most iutcrcsti-ig parts of the Bishop's lecture was his sketch of college and uni versity life in Wesley's time, and the differ ence in the present age interspersed with his own experiences at Cambridge. In Wesley's day, young students were left on certain days to do pretty much as they liked, while their pastors and masters gal lopsd over the country to perform as many parish services as possible. This was but owiug to the poverty of the church. There had been a re-action since, and better care was now taken of young men in the Uni versities of Oxford aud Cambridge. The lecturer closed by a scries of extracts from Wesley's best known sermons ou " One Lord, One Baptism," " On Knowing Christ after the Flesh," aud two others. His Lordship concluded by cautioning hymn writers against too great a familiarity iv addressing the Great Creator of all things, and considered with Wesley that such tcrm3 as "dear Lord," "dear Saviour," although used by Charles Wesley, were not iv accordance with the teachings of Holy Scripture, aud should be used sparingly,

Rev J. Robertson, of Beresford-strcct, proposed a vote of thanks to the Bishop tor his iutcrcstiug lecture, addiug that John \Ye3ley was a successful man, aud his noblest monument was iv the church which lie founded, and the wiud that had blown him out of the Church of England had blown blessings to tens of thousauds iv all lauds. The vote was carried by acclama tion. Before the benediction by the Bishop Mr Thomas Buddie stated that, ou Friday evening next, an entertainment would be given iv aid of the library, and the next aud last lecture ot the session would be given ou the 24th October, ou "Touga aud tho Tongaus," by the Rev S. W. Baker."

VOLUNTEER CONCERT.

The concert in counectiou with the No. 3 Company, A.R.V., heldiu the Lorue-street Hall lastnigbt, although not what might be termed a success financially, was neverthe less of a very appreciable character, and the several vocalists were frequently ap plauded. The first item ou the programme was the "Danube Waltzes" by the band, which was very creditably executed. Mr Marstou followed aud sang the " Wandering Refugee," after which Miss Lawrence favored the audience with a very nice rendering of the soug "In the Gloamiug." The song aud dance " We Couldn't Stay Away," by the Mettam Brothers, was well appreciated, and obtained the plaudits of the house. Miss Rogers was very successful iv "A Hearty Good Laugh," as was also Mrs Cottingham, who sang "The Greek Girl." Mr Grindlcy saug iv good style " Norah, the Pride of Kildarc," aud secured an eucore. to which he duly responded. The well knowu song "Castles in the Air," as ren dered by the " little wouder," Master Elder, was loudly applauded. The first part of the programme concluded with a duct, " In the Starlight," by the Misses Gillinghaiu and Peace, very tastefully executed. After the usual intermission the band ngaiu ap peared, aud gave " The Soldiers' Gallop and Song," aud Miss Peace followed with "Derniot Asthoro," which was sang in her usual pleasing style. "The Pioneer.-'," a cornet duct, withpiauofortcaccompauimeut, by two youthful musicians, Masters F. and H. McComish, was really a very creditable performance, and the song "Not bo much of the Father," by Mr H. P. llargrave, who made his first appearance in town on this occasion, was rendered with correct interpretation, and received as a mark of appreciation an enthusiastic recall. Mr Hughes was also favoured with au encore for his performance of the "Sailor's Hornpipe." Mr Bennett sung " The Gauntlet," after which young Elder again appeared and succeeded in securing another encore." Mr J. Philpot gave " The Sydney Dertcher Billo " iv character. The make-up was very becoming, but the reception given hardly rewarded the vocalist for the trouble he had taken in his dress. The other items wire " The Larboard Watch," a duct by Misses Cotting ham and Mr Marstou, and " The Rustic Young Beauty" by Mr Grindly, after which the hall was cleared, aud both visitors aud members of the band joined spiritedly in the dance, which was kept up until an early hour this moining. We should not omit to statu that the various accompaniments were very ably executed by the Misses Gillingham and Hales, who contributed not a little to the success of the vocalists.

CABLEGRAMS.

EUROPEAN.

[R EU T E R'S TKLfi aE A M S.] LONDON, September IG. The wool sales to-day showed a firm and active demand lor nearly all classes olfercd BISMARCK'S NEW APPOINTMENT." BERLIN, September 16. Prince Bismarck, Chancellor of tho Ger. man Empire, has undertaken the control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry INQUIRY RE THE DEFEAT Off GENERAL BURROWS. CALCUTTA, Sept. 17. An inquiry has been ordered into the cause of the defeat of General Burrows at Kando. bar, when attacked by Ayub Khan's forces. General Phayrc has been appointed presiding ollicer of the Court. THE GREAT POWERS RESOLUTE LONDON, Sept. 16. ' The Great Powers have presented anulti. matuin to the Porte, strongly insisting upon the cession of Dulcigno to Montenegro and active warlike preparations aro being made by the combined fleet, now at RagUßa for the purpose of enforcing the demands. ' The state of affairs iv the Balkans Peninsula causes grave alarm. Secret movements are on foot for the union of the provinces north of Bulgaria and South of the Balkans. It is reported that Bulgaria, acting ou the instigation of Russia, will declare her independence in October. The action of Franco with regard to the naval demonstra tion against Turkey, organised by the Euro, peau Powers, is still uncertain. No absolute refusal to join has been given, GREAT FIRE AT SOPHIA. LONDON, Sept. 9. A disastrous fire occurred at Sophia, one of the principle cities in Bulgaria, which was nearly destroyed. Several mosques and churches were burnt. The fire is attri. butcd tolinccudiarism, arising out of political and religious troubles existing in tij e country. THE ANNEXATION OF TAHITI. LONDON, September 9. The newspapers, in referring to the an. nouncemeut of the annexation of Tahiti by France, comment ou the indifference now displayed, which iv former times would have created a sensation. WAR RUMOURS IN EUROPE. LONDON, September 9. The aspect of affairs in Europe is omi. uous to the prospects of peace. In Russia great militaiy preparations arc going on, and there arc unmistakeable signs that she is preparing for a winter cam paign. THE PRINCE OF WALES' SONS. LONDON, Septcmbor 9. H.M.S. Bacchaute, ou board of which are the Prince of Wales' sons, is not going to Australia, as ut one time was ex pected. OPERATIONS BY GENERAL ROBERTS. LONDON, September 9. General Roberts has taken possession of the position occupied by the forces of Ayub Khau on the Arghaudab river, and has found it necessary to encamp there. He has thrown up entrenchments iv order to hold the place strongly until a settlement of the affairs in Southern Afghanistan has been arrived at. He has dispatched a strong column to Khuskiuakud, a short dis tance aloug the Helinund river, in order te disperse auy hostile natives. General I'hayre, with the force under his command, is encamped atKoreyirka. The natives still exhibit great recklessness, and' precautions are considered necessary. The Afghan loss at Kandahar is now estimated at 1000 killed, and 2000 wounded. AUSTRALIA V. SCuTLAND. LONDON, September 15. The match betwecu the Australians and eleven gentlemen players of Scotland, at Edinburgh, was commenced to day, The Home team went first to the wickets, and were all disposed of for 143 runs. LONDON, September 16. The total reserve in notes |and bullion in the Bank of England is £16,625,000. Hennessy's and Martell's brandy is 10s 6d. Scotch pig iron, in London, is 52s per ton. THE SUEZ MAILS. LONDON, September 16. The mails via Brindisi, which left Mel bourne on August 6, were delivered here to-day.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTEtt'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

MELBOURNE, Saturday. Scr Hercules Robinson will be entertained by the members of the Melbourne Club at a banquet this evening. The race meeting in His Excellency's honour takes place at Flemington on Monday. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company has purchased Messrs Clough and Co.'s wool business. A coufcrcncc of representatives of various colonies, ou postal matters, will be held here during the Exhibition. ADELAIDE. September 18. An action brought agaiust the Insurance Couipauies in connection with the loss of the Hyderabad has been compromised, the Government accepting £7000 compensa tion.

Brewery Burned.

DUNEDIN, this day. Inform4.TlOK has just been received that the Towu Brewery, at North East Valley, is burued dowu. It is insured in the Northern Company for £1000.

Settlement of the Waimate Plains.

THE PARIHAKA MEETING.

WELLINGTON, this day. The monthly Parihaka meeting commences to-day, aud there arc several rumours as to the possible eventualities. It being one of the anniversaries of Te Wliiti's inspired assumption of paternal care over the in terests of the native race, many Maoris expect him to declare that the hour of triumph has arrived, and supernaturally liberate all the prisoners, sweeping tho Europeaus off the land. The Government appear to givo him credit for more astuteness than this, and believe he will endeavour to make profitable or prophetical capital out of the Waimate Plains for sale, possibly by reminding his followers how the Grey Government were checkmated by him when the sale of the Plains was last au nounced. In auy case the situation is regarded as so very important that Messrs Bryce and Alkiusou will remain at the camp until they learn the results of the meeting, when, if favourable, both will come ou direct to Wellington, arriving probably ou Tues day or Wednesday. i'KOBABLE OFFICIAL VISIT TO te worn. When the Ministers return the question of entrusting Sir W. Fox, and Sir Dillon Bell with the execution of their recom mendation in the third report under authority of the West Coast Settlement Act will be duly discussed. I havo every reason, however, to believe the Cabinet are practically unanimous in favour of the proposal, which I feel satisfied will be carried into effect, as I am convinced bolh the Commissioners will couseut. I know also that both have been most anxious to interview Te Whiti personally, and antici pate the best results fiom that course. Hitherto, however, the Government havo looked adversely on the idea, but it is thought their views have been modified by rcceut events.

FOOD ADULTERATION.

(To the Editor.)

Sin, —Can we ever hope to put a stop to the continued adulteration of milk or any other food while the lines inflicted arc some two or three shillings ? It pays unscrupu lous persons to rim such risks. At Home the lines are £10 to £20, aud then it decs not pay.—Youis, Mock Justice.

Ou " Milk aud Water," "Echeviu " says : " Several complaints have been made lately of (he depredations of milkmen in the neighbourhood of Newton underselling others who have been serving milk for yeais past. Several new-comers have managed to push themselves iv. But, . ir, cheapness is not compatible with durability, and the milk has been found to be mixed with from 15 to 20 per cent of water with the view of increasing the bulk. His to be hoped the cases of conviction yesterday at the Police Court will be a warning to the offenders, aud that this system of defrauding the public will he put a stop to. _______________

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 18,



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