SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

m „„ „_, , _,„_, I Tbla Evenlnr, 7.21 HiaH WATER ] To . morro w Morning, 7.12 BUNBKT.—This Kvening, 0.16 SUNRISE.—To-Morrow Morning. 5.12 MOON'S AGE.—Last Quarter, 26th, 6.39 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY, ~,.' Caledonia, schooner. Dickson, trom Tonga Hyena. H.I.G.M. 8.. from Samoa Waitaki, s.a, Ifdio, from T.iu-anga Tararua, s.a., Muir, fio . Sydney Columbia, schocner, Conway, from Wairoa, D.B. ~.„. Glonelg, 5.8,., Forqnhar, from WhanttarcU jxsr-j Argyle, 8.3., Crawford, from Whangarei

DEPARTURES.

YRBTERDAY. Loongana. barqno, i'isbor, for Hobart Town Activo, brigantine, Scott, for Samoa TO-DAY. '*" "'" Waitaki, 5.8., Fdio, for nusßoll' Tararua, sa., Mulr, for the South ' . * , Glenelg, 8.8., Farqu'r.ar, for Tauranga

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Valparaiso—Dayot, French war vessel, Friday Chatham Is'ands—Omaha, Wednesday Levaka—Meg Morrillcs Islands—Coronet, schooner Sydney—TeAnau, to-morrow . ... Now Plymouth and South—Hawea/Tuoeday London—Helen Denny loading Samoa—Active, brigantine, at once Rarotonga—Ovalau. at once Tauranga—Glenelg, Wednesday; Waitaki, Mon day Russell—lona, Mondavi- Waitaki, Wednesday Melbourne, via South—Tararua, Wednesday Whangarei—Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays : Waitaki. Friday

IMPORTS.

Per Tararua, from Sydney-2,931 mat 3 and packages sugar, 121 boxes and J-chests tea, 610 cases fruit. _ bale, paper, 80 bags rice. 747 bags bonodust, i cases periodicals, 50 sacks maize, 67 cases and packages sundries. Per Tararua, transhipped ex AcomJagua :— 1 case gents' pearl suites, 1 box loose amber?, 1 caso cigar and cigarette hollers, 1 do briars, 1 do novels, 1 do hair alberts. 1 do cutlery, 16 pkgs crackers, 2do sundries.— M. Levy Se Co. | Per Caledonia, from Tongi-120 bunches bananas and a quantity of returned trade. Inwahds CoAflrwian.—Atrlaota, from Ngun guru ; Coralie, from Tairua. Outward- Coistwtb.—Atalanta, for Ngnn guru: Coralie. for Tairua; Adah, for Thames ; Lee. fox Waihcke. Tho s.B. Glenelg arrived to-day from Whanga rei with the Argyle In tow. She resumed her trips to Tauxaiga this afternoon. The brigantine Helena has entered out at tho Customs for Rarotonga. The Caledonia reports spending the Auckland brigantine Myrtle between Haapai and Tongs. The brigantino Active, for Samoa, took as passengers — Mra James and son, and Mr Downes. , ' V 5* '■" * • I '* The topsail sohooner Konllworth arrived at Lyttelton from thia port yesterday, . The p.**. Annie Milbank has baon chartered to run to Whangarei under command of Captain Crawford, until the repaira to tho Argyle a-e completed. She will make her first trip tbla evening. The Presbyterian mlsUon vessel Dayspring arrived atSfdney from South Sea Islands on tho 9th instant -with Mrs Braithwaite and Mr Nicholson ai passengers. The barque Italy arrived at Newcastle from Auckland on tbo 11 th iastant. The Ibrig Thoma« and Henry which left Timaru for this port on tho 12th inst. has an board 1900 sacks oats, 800 sacks wheat, HO sacks bran. . _ ..,.~_. r ..,,;..-. ■- - The. aobooner, Coronet entered out at the Customs to-day for Ccok's Islands, i

The schooner Mazeppa' arrive . at Apia* Samoa, from this port; on September 39. 1 he p.B. Cqmpranz from Povortyjliay brought 14 head cattlo and-DO ah: ap-which wer. landed otTamua; ' ~_>■>.' __.-.!,

The ttireo-niaetal Bchooner Policotnsn Win tike Id a quantity cf cargo here and will then proceed to Whan.<-aroi ia order to complete her loading with timber. , Thance sho will sail for Norfolk Island, Howe's Island. Noumea, and Long Inland, tawnsia a cargo o! guana at the latter port for Auckland. . . , The KB- Tardtua, fro .. Sydney, via ROasel', arrived thia morning. • Her report and passen ger list appeared in our last evening's issu . We aro indebted to Mr S. Robinson, purser, for lata files and, other favoom. The.Mag'Merrills will return to Levuks with a cargo of sheep: - Shn will (ben be taken off the Auckland trade.' and will proceed with cargo to elthar Sydnoy or Melbourne. _"_. '- Messrs J. W. Carr and Sons will launch from tholr yard Custom-house-street West, on Friday next, aa eight-ton centre-board yacht, bailt to the order of Mr E. Carrol, which will be used as a deep water fishing boat. Hor dimensions are: 26 feet keel, 2_l foet overall. 9 feet beam, _ feet depth'ot hold; The framing 1. of pohntu kaw a, ahd the planking of bea,rt of kauri. Th little oraft 1b substantially constructed, strength and stability having been chiefly aimed at br the buildera The brass fittings used* were manufactured by Mr Trimble, cf Jermyn-Btreet. This tt*the third yacht Bupplied by Meswa Carr to Mr Carrol during the last eighteen months.

DEPARTURE OF THE TARARUA.

Tbe Union Company's SJt. Tararua left for South this afternoon with the following passen gers :—Gisborne: Mrs £aundereon. A. Gregory. Napier: White, P. Keid Mrs Warder aid child, Burgess. Wellington: Mr and Mls_ O'Keefe, Miss MoPherson, J. Ilblop. W. seddon, E. J. Cox, H. Walden. .Ttielton: Mr and Mra G. Pike, Miaa Anderson, Miss Whitcombe, Mrs Bennett. Mrs Hogg, Mr Vorrall and paw/, Scantlebury, J. B. Baylord, R. C. CampbeMi Hui'dwiofc, vv'illox, Wheeler, 3. Fraser, A. Bull, H. Sutherland. Dunedin: Mrs Chapman, Miss Watsoo. Tha steamer ia expected to tranship herlcargo at Wellington and return to this port on Tuesday noxt.

ARRIVAL OF THE CALEDONIA.

The schooner Caledonia arrived this morn ing from Tonga and Friendly Is'ands with-a quantity of fruit and returned trade, she left Auc-land on September 6th foe tha Friendly Islands, with tho following dates r/Vavau, September 29thJ lioabai, October 3rd: and Tongs, 6th; left the latter place for Auckland on Monday the 11th. Sighted the Hen and Chickens on Tuesday 10th, and arrived in nort on tbe 20th, after a good run o! 8 days, including 12 hours hovo-to during a North Bast gale. Passenger : Mr A. Gilbert. - "".Wanganui t Dairy Cows, Store Cattle ~ c Fat Lambs, Kg. etc. t ALFRED BUCKLAND.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22. T H E ; iH A YM A X KJB T. FOE sale on Friday, 22nd Oetobw, «it the Hajinarket 25 First-class HOKSKS, per 'Oreti,' from Wanfcanul, consisting of—Medium Heavy ' Draught. upstanding Hackstand Horses suitable for heavy springcirt work. ~ The above is a first-class lot soeclally selected or thia market by Mr G. Kirkwood. ALFRED BUCKLAND. •"-• a ay -i |—!— ■__ i—vi

FRENCH SHIPPING BOUNTIES.

Tlie Glasgow Shipowners' Association hay drawn up a memorial to Lord Granville on th subject, in which they mention that the Prenc Legislature are consjdeijlnga Bill which grant a navigation bounty to all French foroign-goln vessels, Bailing or steam, and that the Bill ha passed tße Lower Chambsr. They estlmat that tho bounty will yield annually about 12 pc cent, of toe value of tbe fotfoign-going ship owned in Franco and built else .-her. and aboti 11 per cent. for;approved vessels built in F'-an . They maintain that, Bhould the bl'l become 1* . It wl/llbe in .the BighOet degree prejudicio to British shipping and to the British nation that It willdrivo British snip- ont Of the Frencl over-sea carrying trade; and that, ir British built ships may become French property ani receive the run nin:' bounties, a. vast fleet o British ships will speedily ba transferred to thi French flag; and that, is these, vessels mm have French captains and the major part o their crew French, and are liablo to bo re qnlsitioned for war purposes by the Frencl Government,- a smaller number of Brltisl mastere and seamen will ba required, while ai tbe same time tho French navy and the nnmbei of thoir seamen will bo greatly increased. The memorialists mention that tho Bill also contem plates the granting of a bounty til French ship builders, and they have reason to believe that already overtures have been made to Brit'sh shipbuilders to establish themselves in Franco. They say that the dlvoreion of tho shipbuilding trade of this country to Franco- wonld be a national calamity, tbe consequences whoreol cannot be over estimated. They therefore urge the "avernmentto take immedlata steps to prevent. If possible, the Bill passing into law, by i making representations to the French Government. ,u«_ v v——_»—i— :■■■

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Rowena, b.b., Amodeo, from Waitara IMPORTS. Por Rowena ftoui Waitara- 22 head cattlo, 170 sheep. Ihe as. Rowena arrived at 2 p.m., to-day from Waitara with tho following passo-gors :— Messrs Campbell, Lawrence, and 3 steerage. She leaves tomorrow at Ba.m. for tho same port. , .

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

ihi -'.. Rubbk, t, this d&y.'"'' Arrived: To Anau, from Russell, at a a.m. W«LLiNaroi», this day. -• Sailed: Wanaka, for Nelson, at 9.20 v.m. Sailed:—Talaroa. for Lyttelton. with the Frisco mail, at 11.8J a.m. ' LYTTELTON, thia day. Arrived: Hieronyneos, German barque, from Navigator islands.

Tho iniquity of counterfeiting lies not bo mnoh in the hurt dono to tho proprietors of the genuine artiole, for this oan only be of a pecu ™*Tphara.cter. but to the people on whom the >SS?i U,? xJ Bl>raoticed- Doubtless, many havo n? tm^S disbelievo in tho virtue and efficacy SnhnY™?^ 0 Wolfe's Schiedam Aroma Ho, «SSSft!'d^!.?»Ast that «hey have been In-1 SS» Relieve that what thoy were 11*-' Bataknowledaeo___e artiole Itself wowd. awn fleteot the fraud," I

CHIEF POST-OFFICE. AUCKLAND.

Mails will Ctoan ah Ukdkb t— Tina Day. ' For Russell and Kawakawa, per Waitaki, at 4 p.m. For Rarotonga, per Helena, at I p.m. For Whitiangi, Tairua, Tauranga, and Opotiki, por Gienelg, at 4 p.m. For Thames, por Enterprise, at '5.30 p.m. Thursday.-21st inßtant. For Waiwera,| Te Kapa, Craigleburn, nnd Warkworth. per Rose Casey, at 10 o.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 3 30 p.m, Friday, 22nd instant. For Norfolk Island and New Caledonia, por Policeman, at 11 a.m. _ For Walheke and Coromandel. per Coromandel. at 2.30 p.m. _ ... ' For Wangarei Heads and Wangarei. per Waitaki, at 5 p.m. Tuesday. 26th instant. Far Chatham Islands, per Omaha. For Taranaki and Southern porta, per Hawca, at 11 a.m. .'■. ■■ S. B. BlSa Co lo f Poitmaater.

BIRTH.

KISSLING.—On the ISth lntt. at Conquest Place. Parnell, the wife of Theo. Klssllog, of ason. 1 . • 0 hi 1

MARRIAGE.

TREMATN-KDMOND3.—On October ICth, at tho .Congregational Church, by the Kov J. 'Robertson, XT.A..Richard John, oldest son of Mr Kdwia Tronmin, to Maria Louisa, eldest flam-hter of Mr 8. J. Edmonds, bath of th*3 , -city..,. ..a- .( üb» sito Sua: .t- ' '.. ■-•■'■' ..-.

DEATH.

STEWART.—On the lCthinsL, at tha School houio. Camtjridiia, Frederick Cha rle v infant Bon of Ralph and Julia Stewart; a<-od tovon months-'' ; "•':'[ aoi .m '.'*. ist

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

WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 20.1880

For the causa that lacks assistance, For die wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, !_; 01 »d,tha MO I'that we can dn 'A \J

It is a fact significant of -the lament able blundering of the harbour authori ties that, after several years' experience with the abortion of a dook in Custom house-street West-, the leading mer chants of the oity have united in demanding that a large dook—ono capable of keeping the facilities of Auckland on an equality with those of other, porta of the colony—shall bo entered upon at all risks. The dock carried out by the Board, in spite of a strong public feeling, haa proved an untj uuliliocl failure. It) boa been - tbe means of turning away thousands of pound- of work from our shipbuilders and stands a complete and final obstacle to tho adoption of Auck land onsai an English Naval Station, or asarefjltmg pflTlh-fQr--4fae"S?SS" j^l"Fßmch vessels trading in these seas. We do not for a moment dis pute the utility of a small dook, and if a tidfct'dock of moderate dimensions h&d'btM constructed on! tho site of tho presont wonderful structure, the Har bour Boarf_w.QTddhave, no. reason, to. reproach itself; but the dock is neither one thinj__ nor thefother. How ever, it is useless to say more about that now • we must make the beat of it, and the very beat is plainly indi cated in the petition which was sub mitted to the Harbour Board yester day. After such an expression of opinion there is no alternative for the Board but to give effect to it or resign, and let the question be tested by an appeal to the constituency. The cum brous constitution of the Board renders it difficult to take the sense of public opinion except by petition, but the resignation of all the members of the Board who cannot see their way to comply with the request of the strong representative body of con stituents who have now formu lated their opinions would afford some chance of testing the matter by vote. Whether a big dock will pay is a question not worth arguing. With the progress made in all neighbouring ports of tho colony, a big dock is an absolute necessity .to Auckland if we ate to maintain our status. This being so, and the Board having now the support of tbe mercantile com munity in entering upon the task, it is surely not, .jinreasonable to expe^tjjjthe nJembers to devise a means of carrying out the scheme. Unlike the Boards of Dunedin and Lyttelton, our marine worthies have not to con struct a harbour -aA well as a dock. Nature has done the heaviest part of the work for them, and their present duty is a very moderate one indeed. We believe that the existing dock might be turned into a tidal basin, and its pnmps removed to the larger structure at the North Shore. It wil| always be useful for the class of vessels that now take advantage of it. The Harbour Board debentures stand high in the London market, and the success of the city loan gives proof that local securities are held in good repute among English investors. The question of finance should not, ; therefore, present any difficulties that are insuperable, es pecially supported as the Board now is by that class of the community whose interests are most deeply concerned

The Hy»na brings news ot tbe illness of Malictoa, King of Samoa. The Danish, American, German, and Italian Consuls paid a visit toH.LG.M.S Hytena to-day.

An application by Mr W. Kirby, for an order upon two solicitors for the restoration of certain title deeds to property came before Mr Justice Richmond in chambers this morning. His Honor hehtthat he had no jurisdiction in the matter. Before such an order could be made, a jury, he said, would have to determine that the title deeds referred to wero the' applicants' property.

A preliminary meeting of creditors in the estate of William Norman, who describes himself as a settler of West Queen-street, waa held in the Supreme Court-house this morning, when Mr Thomas Macflarlane was elected trustee. The liabilities are stated at £551 12a. lOd., and the assets at ml.

I j tt e Editor : Sir,—l have to acknow- I ledge the receipt of the following sums on j behalf of the poor family named Crab be, who have been in such distress. Kindly j give thia insertion in your issue: S. Parker, , 10s ; a Friend, per favour of Mr Rout, 10b ; J. Williams, ss. Capt. Goodman, 2 sacks potatoes; Sympathy, sa; and a few articles of clothing from other friends.—Chas Major,

(___Mr Justice Richmond sat in banco this morning aud heard two applications for discharge from bankruptcy, the debtors being E. D. Lawrence and George Dunnett. Mr Thorne appeared for the former, and Mr.1 Theo. Cooper for the latter. Thiere was no opposition in cither case, and as the legal forms h-id been duly complied With both applications wero granted.

The Glasgow weekly mail has an account of a quarrel between n barrister and member of the New Zealand Parliament,1 named Swan wick and a Mr Justice Hardirigl The whole story is npochryphal. There is. no barrister or member of Parliament of that name in New Zealand, and no such judge. Itis Bitnply aspecimeu of the blunders that liud their way into Engli .1 jouruals respecting this Colouy. The members of the New Variety Troupe, including Mesne, Margetts, Giiadley, and Elder Brothers left by steamer to-day for Coromandel, where it is intended to give a series of three variety entertainments, comprising popular songs nud laughable farces.

The Secretary of the Marine Department has intimated to the Harbour Board that tho Mokohinau lighthouso will be erected as soon as the funds ttro. available. . Tho necessary material is lying in storo. "A Parent" wiitcs that there arc some persons who visit St. Stephen's burying ground who arc constantly desecrating tho graves by such petty mean actions as re moving the flowers, and very often tho pots, jugs, &c Since the Harbour Master's last report, 4000 tons of silt have been taken from the channel to tho deck and front of Quay street, and deposited at the railway recla mation. At the meeting of tbe Harbour Board, yesterday afternoon, Mr McKeuzie in the chair, it was agreed that the lease of the batbs site be extended for n further period of 21 years, on condition that if the site be required at tho end of 21 years it be taken over again by tho board without compensa tion. Tho question of lease of allotments y;!ii referred to tlio Works Committee iv order that they might bring up a report on the subject of reclamation gouerally in Freeman's Bay, The question of the re-lease of the bath site came under consideration at tbe meet ing of the Harbour Board yesterday. The ' Works and Endowment Committee had recommended an extension of tho leas-e for a period of 21 yours, giving the Board power to resume possession at the cud of that period if the site bo required ior public purposes. Captain Dahiy moved that a clause be inserted providing that the Board give twelve mouths notice of resumption nt the termination of tbo lease. This amend-, ment was negatived, aud tho recommenda tion of the Committee adopted. The petition iv favour of tho establish ment of a lißhmarket hns boon reforre. by the Harbour Board to the Works aud En dowment Committee. The adjourned meeting of Robinson's creditors took place yesterday, Mr .1. M. Clark presiding. Mr Richmond, solicitor, having explained the steps necessary fur bringing the debtor under tho operation of the Fraudulent Bankruptcy Act, it was resolved that the trustee should take-such steps as might be_ necessary for the attain ment of that object. It was also agreed that the goods which had been sent to Mr 801 l subsequent to Robinson's departure should be handed over to Messrs Hcageand Co., of Sydney. They will likewise have refunded the rent paid by them during the month of August lust. Considerable disappointment has boon felt in business circles tq-day in consequence of the nob-arrival by the Tararua of poods ou board the Orient steamer, Aconcagua. The Aconcagua arrived iv Sydney on Satur day, and the Tararua did not leave till Wed nesday at midnight, so that there was ample time to transfer the whole of the Auckland cargo, whereas only avery small portion of it has come. In ordering shipments by the Orient steamers tho object in view is solely to secure expeditious transit; and if lung delays occur after shipments reach Sydney the Orient line will be of very '.ittle use to New Zealand. Following on the annoy ance caused by the loss of the Sorato, the. miscarriago with the Aconcagua's cargo haa greatly disgusted persons who arrange for regular shipments of novelties by the Orient line and will increase the desire for direct steamers to New Zealand, If tho Orient Company are to n;aitit-in their hold on this colony the connecting boats will have to make arrange ments for a much better and more reliable junction than rules at present.

ThoJUopo of Manukau Lodge, 1.0. G.T., held a conversazione at Onehunga last even ing. Tbe ball was well filled with a res pectable aud appreciative audience. A. Whyte, Esq., occupied tho cbnir, and in a brief speech introduced the object of the meeting. The programmo was ft-fe_rjTfliy~ and attractive one, couipWsFog musical selecttoj^--tx-|lrtrMisßeß Hood, conea by "blisses Yauae and Morris, both ladies being iv good tune, were deservedly encored. A recitation, "My Wife," was given in. a masterly manner by Mr Harris. Sougs were given by Messrs Littlewood, Moslem, Westwood, and Nairn, who also delighted the audience with his wonderful powers of ventriloquism, holding, with apparent composure, convetsc with Mr Snow and his two babies. The Lodge choir rendered the glees, " Shepherds tell mo," and "Now, pray we for our country." In the interval a liberal supply of refreshments were handed round. A good and cnjoyablo evening was brought to a close with a comic sketchl>y Messrs Littlewood, Nairn, Man day, and Whisker. Miss Blnkey kindly and efficiently presided at the piano.

Mr Rees has been writing a series of letters in tho Wanganui "Herald" on " New Zealand politicians." They are full of fire and declamation. He contrasts New Zealand's administrators with Moaes, Alfred Tell, Luther, Cromwell, Sobicski, Washington, Kossuth, Gatibaldi, and a great number of other personages. He pays Vogel and his successors have taught New Zealand " that the only good was gold or broad acres, won like Naboth's vineyard by unholy means. They stifled every noblo aspiration and scoffed at every noble eenti ment. Tbey became the custodians of their country's honor, of its credit, of its wealth, of its lands. Thoy dragged its honour through the dirt nnd tilth of a thousand discreditable actions; they ruined its credit; they squandered its wealth recklessly and wrongfully; they gave away ils lands to themselves and their friends against the law; they libelled citizens and were con victed by a jury of their own countrymen; they accused others of libelling them, and another jury found that the dreadfnl charges made were not- a libel. From the Crowned Head of Victoria to the most ignorant savage in the land, they injured and wronged ali classes. He winds up with a string Of charges which.if proved, would, render any ordinary set. of men liable to •capital punishment. .- Immediately upon the conclusion as to terms between the Crown Lands Board and Captain Steele (says the "Waikato Times"), the latter telegraphed home to his principals informing them that every thing concerning the purchase of the Aroha lands had been settled, subject to the settlement of Mr Thomas Kussels claim to a portion of the block. In reply Messrs Grant and Foster have telegraphed expressing their approval of what has been done and requesting Captain Steele to urge upon the Government to settle the matter at once, as this ia necessary before they can accept the terms. This indicates that as.soon as the land is ready for settle ment, no time will be lost in placing upon it that class of settlers which we have long desired. Although Captain Steele has little doubt, backed by the assurance of tbe Lands Board, that Mr Kussel's claim will be settled, Messrs Grant aud Fsster not. being so well acquainted with tho par ticulars naturally wished all doubts removed before sending out any settlers We.aincercly hope in the interests of the Colony that the Government will allow no obstacle to stand in the way of the settle ment of the Aroha lands by the Lincoln shire Farmers.

Tho Protestant Alliance Benefit Society : held its first annual entertainment last night in the Protestant Hall, Newton, which was fully attended. The hall was decorated nicely,.and the members appeared In full regalia. After a generous repast the Rev. T. W. Dunn was voted to the chair, and opened with a congratulatory speech. Mr J. V. Wiley, Deputy Chief Councillor from the High Court of Australasia, gave a suc cinct history of the order and the mode of its operations from its commencement in New South Wales, seven years ago. The funds cf the New South Wales lodges, he said, amounted to £8111, while those of the Grand Council exceeded £2000. As to the benefits derived by members iv cases of ill ness, they were as follows :—A guinea per week sick pay for lirst six months; half a guinea second six months : and 5s 3d per week for balance of period of sickness. At the death of a member's wife he received £15; at the death of a member his widow received £25; if aftor five years' membership, £30. The widow, on payment of 16s 6d por quarter in advance was entitled to medical attendance and medicine for her self and family. Subscription fee was Is per week, with 2s S)d levy per quarter. Nearly all the loc.il Friendly Societies of Auckland were represented, and a number of good songs sung between the addresses. The whole was agreeable and entertain ing. ' . :...«' _■_._*

Mr Tole has written to the Harbour Board ou behalf of Mr Lundon, claiming that the deposit in respect to the contract for the supply of piles be returned, j '■_.

Acpncert in aid of the building fttnd will be given in St. James' Hall-to-morrow evening by Mrs Mitchell and the choir of the church. The programme, which has been selected with great care and taste, is advertised in another column. It includes a number" df/thc most popular songs, glees, a duet, .md a tiio.

The Harbour Board yesterday considered the question of leasing the toll?, weigh bridge, etc., and decided to continue them for another year. It was pointed out that the annual revcuue from this source amounted to £I,SOO, Out Mr Compton, who advocated, a j.jte^said the tolls cost per ccnt.Tn*colteclioii,

'■ The dmt of cotatnictiiig a liindiilg place for cargo boats near Mr Niccol'a Reserve, 'ffaSW'Sh-re;"is' estimated at £CSO, ami of tho roadway £50," The cost of a 1,300 feet wharf at Ponaonby is estimated at £1,300. The members,of the Court Nil Dcsperau duni, A.0J1., arc requested by advertfsnietit iv our coltlinns of this evening's issue to be present at tho fortnightly meeting on Thurs day next at: the Masonic Hall, Newton, when business of great importance will be brought forward with tlie viow of still advancing Forestry in the Auckland district. '.us "-'■-■

Another lire-bell [alarm! J disturbed tho residents of Grey-street last night .about ten o'clock, but which was'of no serious consequence. The junction bell rang, and tlie lure Brigade under Mr Superintendent Hughes wero promptly in attendance at the house clobc by the Ciown Hotel. The lire, however, had Hot taken hold of the build ing,-md was easily extioguished l>F/tt few bucket. m water. It is supposed'that tho cause of tho alarm was tho placing of a candle too near some loose paper which caught fire. Porsons cannot be too careful with candles in houses.

To tbo Editor: Sir,—Through your .oiinniiß could you Impress upon the City Council, now that the dry weather is coming iv, the necessity of putting what stand pipes there ate left in order, so that the horses can procure 0 drink, moio especially the one iv VipUuin -street near the Empire Hotel, as 011 trying vainly tho other day to procure my .oi^-ii drink, T had to give up, all the water escaping insido before reaching the trough? At-this place some hundreds of gallons of water ;are wasted every day.—Yours, &c, Houseman.

The huge turtle, which has been an object of attraction for some days in the yard of the Auckland Hotel, was,killed yesterday, and will speedily he. devoted to turtle sou*> by Mr 1 In in ley, mnl ready to meet the taste ami suii*fy iho, .appetite, ef,." diners out," who may be disposed to turn into the Auck land restaurant for n delicate dish. Mts .Hamley will supply families with small quantities at the same time, but in order to secure a dainty inodiemn it will he neces sary to apply early. E-nerslie is going ahead.' During tho lust tew mouths several really handsome buildings have been erected, conspicuous aniuug'wbicilhrc'tho-villa residences of Mf Somnierficld, Mr A, Sonndorß, Mr Howard, and others of th.it ilk. .Ellerslie cuu now boast of a church, school-house, gcntnl store, slanglitpr-houSe, two hotels, aud wc utid-fsfcantr'A smithy will sbortly be started. Laud is rising iv value rapidly in the suburbs, w.hichjiuay, in Some measure, be atltihoted to theliij;h price asked for resi dential .-ilea nt I'arc ell andfßemuer a.

A meeting ot tho South Auckland Cattle Board was held yesterday afternoon, in the Fanners' Club. , Present: Every Maclean, Esq.,chairman,3 leasia IJorguason, Fanthaiu, Runcimab, and Mr W. fc'cott, secretary, A letter was rdad from Mr Story, tendering his resignation, which was accepted. Two letters were,ulso r recoived from Inspector Kuncitiian : First, dated 15th October, stating that as yet ho could not recommend tho removal of tho restrictions from the Waikato Land, Company's property ; the second, dated tlio 16' th October, stating that he had inspected'Mr'Burke's cattle at Te A-ivanititd, but Under tho circumstances could not :it present recommend the res t-ictions to be removed from his farm. It was thenievolved Uiat Inspectorßunciraan's report bo received aud forwarded to tbe managers. A desultory conversation then ensued on the action of tho Government re mob of cattle driyon in ; throogh the.Waikato Land Company's property. It was strongly denounced by Messrs Fergosson and Fantbam, and it waS finally determined that the telegrams sent and received should he submitted to the press for publication. Yesterday His Graco Archbishop Steins, accompanied by Father Wnltor McDonald paid' a return visit to Captain Pntryen, on bom. the French Warship Dayot. The Captain sen L.is hwsh Wm cqutppTSd, to (lie wliart, to convcy-HU Grac; on board. The Archbishop was received by thd cap tain, officer.-", and men,—the latter present ing arms. His Grace was conducted by the ctip'ain to the stato-room, whero he and the officers conversed for some time, After,^he usual exchange of courtesies,' the Archbis hop returned ou shoro in tho launch, no doubt well pleased with lm visit to the Dayot. We ! nitdet-tahd thit Biif Grace spoke in terms of.muck praise uf the cour tcy and attention shown hiiu by all, and of the. order which prevailed on board. ; In the afternoon at 2 o'clock, i father 'Walter and Captain Parryen .visitet} the three school 4Hm"lm_&ta of Mercy. Wytfdha ra sfrcet,. St.. Pfiter'Bj_ and High School, for,. boy .';' Pitt aiid "Wellington-streets. The" Captain was pleased notonly with the large number of pupils attending {he schools,' but alao with their neat and cheerful appear ance—especial!? the young ladies of. the select school. He subsequently—in com pany with the Archbishop and Father McDonald—paid a visit to Sit, Mary's con-, vent, V<__6tSjfl the select and"warding schools, also the orphan institution, in which Hia Grace tikes ao large an interest. At the.ic schools he was much struck with the elecancc of the buildings, the magnifi cent position Occupied by them, arid the discipline and perfect order which pre vailed. He' -wrote -very ' flattering reports in the books kept lor that, purpose at both Institutions, tis well as St.T'eters boys' school... No doubt -the captain will long retain'an agreeable reminiscence of his visit yesterday to tho 'Various Catholic" schools. It may be here stated that he did. not take* hia leave 6t the Orphan children without gujng a substantial proof of his appreciation of the excellent and , very laudable work 8--0-unostentatiously accom plished by the good iiQiis.on their behalf.

Wc would inform oar readers -that T. McMaster has opOned bis Second Shipment of Summer Goods. f?o there for Millinery, Uresves, Fichus, and Men's and-Boys' Clothing, as they are very choico and cheap. -fAnvT.]

To the' Editor: "Sir?— With reference to the man, John McGill, who .met with the accident on the wharf -at the ship AVaikato, and who died on Saturday last and interred to-day, there were.men present representing every firm on the wharf- at the funeral, excepting the firm tp, whom I the man was working for at the time of the accident. Either one of. tlie. firm should have been there, the master or the foreman.— Signed, J. Kirk (Capt. Elliot's), D. Wood (Capt. Nearing's), W. Pattridae (Pattridge and Hobs'), F.Davis (W.Crnickshank's), Hi' Adge(J. Keid nodCo.'s). J. Bell, J. Crowlcv, W. Jones, C. Whiter, W. Ashford.—Oct. l'j). Committee of the friends of tbe late John McGill:—H. Adye, D. Woods, F. Diver, W. Jones, jnn., J. Crowley, W. Ashford, W. Paltridge, Charles Whi .in, J. Bell, T. Kirk. Committee meet at the British Hotel at seven o'clock on Friday.—Advt,

CUSTOMS SEIZURE AT MELBOURNE,

The seizure made by the Customs authori ties, of jewellery, supposed to have been smuggled, turns out to have been more important tliau was at first anticipated. A man," whose namo is at preseut unknown, oHerod for. sale at the shop of Mr Blaski, Bourkc-street, 13 silver watches at a very low price. Brotu information previously given, two CuStbm-houso officers'entered the shoo while the man was offering therh. On being questioned, he said ho had bean, inatra'oted to by a gentleman1 whose address he gave. '• On proceeding to the address, 3, Bay View Terrace, Grattan strcct, Carlton, a man named Edward Boillott was found, who stated he was the representative of a number of French firms at the exhibition. On searching the pre mises the following articles of jewellery were discovered :—ll4 silver watches, 38 gold watches, 35 metal watches, 35 metal chains, .besides _a large , quantity of watch keys, gold hands, and other small articles, valued in all at £1,000; and, presuming no duty was paid, the loss to the revenue wonld be •on that value about £2,000.' Tlie goods were at once seized, and are now hold by: the Government. In Boillot's bedroom was found a copy of the Victorian tariff, so that ignorance of the re gulations can scarcely bo pleaded. In an interview with the Commissioner, Boillot pleaded that the whole thing was a mistake on the part of his agent, and he will be able to satisfy the Government that no fraud was intended. (Boillot elected to be dealt with by the Commissioner for Customs, who has inflicted a.fine of thrice Ulrica the value of the goods—£3ooo.

Government will abolish the Shortland gaol on 3lßt inst., long sentence prisoners being taken to Auckland. .

Scintillations.

• Be brief: fir, it is witto words as with sun beams; thomore they aroondense., the deeper they burn."—aoDTHKY.

Mr Graham has secured his hotel site at Ohinemutu.

Four persons at Palmerston, Otago, have been lined £2CO each for Bly-grog.selling. Judge Harvey thinks ho has not been treated with due consideration by the Government.

The New Zealand "Times" thinks that Vogel's resignation will enable the Agent- General's screw to be diniiuiehed.''

It is said that eucalyptus leaves placed amongst grain-sucks prevent mice from attacking them. If you happen to encounter an imperti nent-hotel clerk, console yourself with the thought that he is inn-offeusive. Few persons would hesitate to lay down life's burden if the didn't fear the devil would pick it up. We presume that pork is a favourite diet, at least almost every other man has his spare rib at dinner.

The man who gets maddest at a news paper squib is usually tho fellow who bor 10W8 tho paper he reads it out of. The Russians preserve fresh fish iv hot weather by dipping them in bees-wax, which forms nn air-tight covering. After their defeat by General Roberts, tho Afghans wero employed eight days in burying their dead,

In England last year 38SS persona were fined for neglecting to vaccinate their children.

An old carpet formerly iv the Saoramento Mint was bought at a sale and burnt. It yielded 2500d0!5. from gold dust. Tho Auckland Stud .Company have sold the thoroughbred Clydesdale entire Prince Arthur to an Opotiki settler. It ia only when a man pawns his watch that he realizes how little monoy time 13 worth.

"There is a time for work and a time for play," but it's mighty unovenly divided among diilercnt people. . i'l Party (who had been to a lecture' on astronomy and a littlo supper afterwards) : " Galileo'eh perfectly right—the earth doesh move."

More retrenchment.— A charwoman in Nelson liob received notice, that her salary of 3* per week for washing out tho Govern ment Ollices has boon reduced to 2s B_d.

A jury in a civil cisc heard at Christ church yesterday was discharged, owing to one of tbdm being interested in the case. If you.would be \venlthy get upon d mule. You will soon liuu that you ore better oif.

1 Mr JSatindcra, M.H.R., is a vegetarian ;nnd cold water drinker. He is a follower of j William Banting, but despite hie temperance ! habits is very stout-

" Havo yon ' Blasted Hope*?''' asked n lady of a green librarian, whoso face was much swollen by the toothache. "No, ma'am ; hnt I have a blasted toothache."

" 1 have throe children who are tbo very image of myself." " I pity tbe youngest," replied hia interlocutor. "Why!" "He cause he is tho ono who will have to resemble you the longest."

it i-> now sai-1 that Gcsler did not com mand William Tell to shoot an apple oil' ha sou's head, because there were no apples in Switzerland at that time.

The seventh Old Catholic Congress will be hold at 'Bilden-Baden, September 11th lo 14th. Croat efforts arc being made to insure the success of the Congress, which will be attended by several Anglican clergyman. 'Mine. Camilla Urao has returned to New York from her Australian tour. She is re ported to I>e engaged for a visit to Cuba and Mexico, which it is to be hoped is not true.

Joe Thompson has received a telegram his brother Jack stating that Trickett was never in better health, and feels confident he will bring back the companionship of the world to Australia.

lima Di Murska has just begun a suit against Manager Maplcson, in Loudon, for a balance of salary amounting to SI,GOO. it looks as if the prima donna would win her esse.

'Mr Hislop, -who has been visiting tho institutions in Auckland, assisted Mr Bowen hi drafting the original Education Act, which, however, waa somewhat modified in Committee, The lirst Bill provided for the Lords Prayer and Bible reading. - ■ ,

Lord Normanbv's congratulatory message to the Queen, despatched at 1 o'clock in Melbourno, was received at Balmoral before 9 o'clock tho same morning, Friday, Octo bor Ist, or strange as it may seem, four hours before it was sent.

Mr Hyatt, tlio teacher of the new Cam btidge iVcst School, has entered upon his duties. The building is a creditable structure and reflects credit on the con rrctor, Mr hendersoD, cf ?«"g.iruawahia. Ths Russian battlefields of tho year 181?. arc etill being explored for bones, which are converted into bone-black. It may thus happen that a man of tbe present day may consume sugar which has been decolorized and purified by means of the bones of his forefathers.

No,, Adolphus, she didn't.mean anything when she told you that her father always went to bed nt 10 o'clock. She simply intended to intimate that after that hour you need fear no " step npon the stair," and instead of 'going home aa you say you 'did, you should have nestled her closer to yonr manly breast and asked her what timo the old man usually got up in the morning. In a window in Shortland a pair of braces bas been exhibited for some time with the following thoreon; "To Master James 'Maywood from his X>ad." No doubt the maker of the braces like many other people in Auckland would like to got hold of that same "dad."

" There is a girl with a fine figure," said Lcnardo Toppletop to his friend Frederick Yon \Veise3nicht, as the ungainly Miss Dromedarious stalked by. "Do you call her's a fine figure?" was the astonished query. " I do; she has $100,000 in her own name."—" Rochester Democrat"

Persons annoyed by mosquitoes, flies and other insects can abate tho nuisance by burning about a tcaspoonful of Pyrethrum roseum or Persian camomile, powdered very 'fine, in the room. Another very good story is told of Beck ham when a sailor-was brought before him one morning on a charge of being drunk and disorderly. Tbe man had on a very dirty shirt, and evidently thinking that soap was more wanted than beer, Beckham "{gruffly demanded, " How long do you. wear "yonr'ahirt? sir f| To the astonishment of the Court the sailor replied, "Six inches abOve my knees, your Worship; how long do you wear yours I" *' Forty shillings and qnsts, or forty-eight hours hard labour*- take him away," was the crushing rejoinder. > A very good story is told of Captain Beckham in his early days. Ayonng wo man brought a man into Conrt for susten ance-money for a baby of which he was the reputed father. In order to escape pay ment, the man brought three or four other mean skunks to swear that they had been equally guilty. Judge, therefore, of their consternation when Beckham ordered each of them to pay five shillings per week for a certain nifniber of years. Beckham was applauded, the woman delighted, the men dumbfounded, and baby numerously fathered.

The Signboard Agitation.

[BY tfELEGRATO, PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

.' CAMBRIDGE, thia day. ; Considerable irritation has been caused_in the public mind of Cambridge by the erec tion of a huge signboard on the ground ad joining the public hall, leased for £5 by Thomas Wells to put agricultural im plements on. On this signboard was painted in red aw_ black letters the words "T. Wells, farming implement and machinery dep&t." _ . Various tradesmen and others promenaded the street this morning, and cast angry glances at T. Wells' signboard. Ultimately, the Public Hall Committee met and passed the following resolution: " That the secretary inform Mr Wells that no per mission being granted to |erect a signboard on tho ground leased by him, adjoining tho Public jHall,- he remove the same by four o*clock to-day. At four o'clock, it is said, the offending sign-post is to be cut down. Some excitement is impending.

Sporting.

_>V TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

WANGANUI, this day. Entries and acceptances for tho Wanganui Spring meeting :— . Maiden Plat*.— St. Clair, Annuity, Camellia, Tallyho, Taku, Mocnioi, Steve Hart, Volunteer, Saturn, Hermit, Raven, Blue Gown, Chandler, Messenger (late Portwine), Woodpecker. Handicap Hubdles.—Scotland, Old Ireland, Volunteer, Chance (late Black Prince), Grey Momus, King Don Chandler, Hard Times, Suuray. Wanganui Stakes.—Rocket, Astrono mer, Otawa, Hailstorm, Wilberforce, Opawa, Mario Stewart, My Dream, Soukar. Railway Plate.—St. Clair, Redeemer, ' Raven, Astronomer, Hailstorm, My Dream, Soukar. The Wanganui Jockey Club has passed a resolution recognising Tattarsall's at Christ church and Dunedin, and also voted £10 towards the coat of the " Turf Register."

CABLEGRAMS.

JSUKOPi.AJ^.

Irkutsk's telegrams.]

THE EXCHEQUER BONDS.

LONDON, October 19,

A memorial has been presented to the Government by a nnmber of brokers and agents urging the conversion ot the .regis tered Exchequer Bonds to encourage small investors hnd trustees. LONDON, October IS. j, New Zealand securities are falling j to day's quotations being 5 per cent 10-40 loan.. 102J; 5 per cent ISS9 loau, 1024; 4J per cent 1879-1904 loan 94| (sic). THE BOWING CHAMPIONSHIP.^ "There is a good deal of interest'teing takeu in the forthcoming race between Trickett and Hanlon. The latter is .the favourite in the betting at 6t04 on him. ' ANOTHER AGRARIAN MURDER. Agrarian outrages continue to occur frequently in various parts of Ireland. One of a Borious nature was committed to-day near Baretry. A landloid was driving into that town in his carriage when he was fired nt by a party of men. The shots passed their intended victim, but the coachman waa shot dead in his seat. ARRANGEMENTS RE DULCIGNO. j CON STAN IINOPLE, October 18. j The delegates appointed by the Powers aud Turkey to arrange for the cession of Dulcigno have met at Letiuge, in Monte negro, aud have commenced their delibera tions. DEFEAT OF BASUTOS. CAPE TOWN, October 18. Telegrams have been received announcing another defeat of tho Basil tos. The latter had invested Mafeting in large force when tho Cape Rillcs under Cauington made a desperate attack- and succeeded in com pletely dispersing them. AFFAIRS IN AFGHANISTAN. CALCUTTA, October 18. News lias been received from Afghanistan that in accordance, with instructions from India, Kurram Valloy has been evacuted by the troops which -were stationed there. Intelligence also cornea to hand that caravans arc daily arriving at Kandahar from Herat, the road between the two cities being opened. DISTURBANCES IN ASIA. 0T - LONDON, October; 1. The country in the vicinity of the river Hclmund, in Afghanistan, is in a very dis turbed state, and depredations of .a serious character are constantly being committed by lawless tribes. : Caravans between Herat and Kandahar are systematically waylaid and plundered.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE CUP BETTING. /•MELBOURNE, October 20. Mafa'f^ price for the Cup is now 100 to

Messrs Meltrado and Curti*, on behalf of -the Bauk of New South Wales, get almost the eutito amount at £101 0s 2d to £101 ItV

THE OFFICIAL Re-APPOINWENTB. Mr Murray Smith intends in the As sembly to challenge the action of the (lo ver nnient in regard to the reinstatement of certain difmisted officials. ; ' ! TREASURY!BOND&" -':i The subscriptions for the treasury bonds amount to £1,000,000. The allotment will be announced to-moirow. The highest tenderers are the Bank of New South Wales. \ - ; Subscriptfons for the half-million Trea sury bonds amount to £1,260,000. THE EXHIBITION. /.' _ „ '''." After due consideration, it haa been decided not to open the Exhibition at night. _________■ - ■ [A '' i

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before'J.'E. Macdonald, Esq., R.M.) DRUNKENNESS. Elizabeth Diodrick, a very old offender, was charged with this offence, and lined 5s and costs. John. Mnrphy, drunk and dis orderly, 2nd offence, 20s or 4S hour . chabqe op assaultinc* a constable. J. Purcell was charged with striking Con stable O'Connor on the 20th inst. Defendant pleaded not guilty to attack ing the constable, but said he had taken too much drink, •' ; y J J - His Worehip'said he wa3 Willing to give defendant a chance of clearing himself, by adjourning the case_ uutil to-morrow for the appearance of hia. witness. Defendant said he would plead guilty. Fined 40s and costs. . . i ' PUTT. THIEVING.. ..„.."„• Charlotte Greaves waa charged with the larceny ot a bottle of chlorodyne, value Is Cd., the property of Mr F Martinson, &t Newton, on the 19th instant. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Bub-Inspector Pardy said Mr Martinson, a chemist of Karangahape road, had lost several bottles of chlorodyne lately, and finally the young girl was caught in the act. Martinson,however, having ascertained that prisoner was in bad health, and took the chlorodyne to relieve her pains, was uot disposed to prosecute, consequently he would ask that the caso might be withdrawn. His worship cautioned the young person against her future conduct, and discharged :her._ _. . * -; . . . t. '

PUGILISTIC.

James Martin, was called, but did not appear, in answer' to .two charges of striking Arthur Stretton and ltichard Glover, on the loth instant.

The parties, it was ascertained, were arranging matters without the. inter vention of the Court, if possible, as several ladies were in the secret.

WAST OF THOUGHT.

James Tanner, described as a groom, waa charged r,Witlr leaving "his"horse/and cajrK unattended in Shortland-street on the 11th inst .-..., U Defendant said he believed ho was drunk, in fact he was sure of it, aa he had several nobbier*, but he had no recollectiou of taking more than five. (Laughter.) . Fined' ss! for" drunkenness arid 5a for breach of bye-law. t •'■ AH! -. i-HE BABY CASS. ' *

Charles Mcllroy, charged with neglecting to contribute towards the support ot his illegitimate female child by Mrs Elizabeth Bock, of Hobson-street, was represented by Mr Theo. Cooper.-'Mr E. Cooper for com plainant The particulars ot this ease have already appeared. Mrs Buck was a married woman, but had not seen her husband for eight years, and entertained a fixed belief, as he was a good husband, that he was dead. Mr Mcllroy applied for lodgings and sym pathised with the professed widow, and was accepted as a lover on promises which had never been realised:1 The result was the poor infant which the mother was endea vouring terpacify in Court. His Worship gave judgment in the case, and in so doing referred to the objection Of Mr Theo. Cooper, that the woman conld not bastardise her child without shewing satis factorily that her husband was legally dead. He must therefore dismiss the case for want of evidence. Costa, £_ 10s.

SUPREME COURT-CIVIL SITTINGS.

Yesterday Concluded,

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Richmond

and a Special Jury.)

Bank op New South Walks v. R<Jyal Insurance Co.—Claim £2,850. The evidence of George William Jones, loc,al agent for the defendant Company,... was heard yesterday afternoon, and with it tho caso for tho defence closed. He deposed that the insurance upon the mill took effect from the Ist of July 1870. The amount was for £1,350. The mill was burned down on tho 22nd November. He first heard of tho fire from Harris, senior, who sent him a brief note*1 Subsequently he received the proof of loss, in which it was stated that Mr Harris, junior, was the mortgagor in pos session. Upon proof of loss he elected to reinstate the buildings on several grounds. He thought that tbe fire was not wholly ac cidental. He gave instructions to Mr Bartley to make plans, specifications, and call for tenders, which was done. 'J here were two tenders—£l,3lo aud £2,000. A menace of litigation was thrown out and in consequence, no tender was accepted. He thought that if he had to face litigation, ho preferred it at once, than after the mill bad been reinstated. I

Mr Hesketh and Mr Whitaker having in turn been heard in support of their res j pectivc cases. His Honor summed up and i then the jury retired. They returned after half-an-hour's de liberation, finding that the Bank was interested; that the property was not of tho value of £2850; that tho defendants did not rely on the representations made in the proof of loss; that tho plaintiffs were damnified; that the plaintiffs filled the characters of insurers; that they insured not simply as mortgagees; that the defen dants were not obstructed to carry out the re-instntement. They also found that the plaintiffs were entitled to £1850 damages- Mr Heskelh tendered exceptions to His Honor's direction on the 4th and 7th issues. The Court rose at 7.10 p.m. ,

Our Wellington Telegrams.

ftY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDKfe

WELLINGTON, this day. THE SENTENCES OP DEATH.

I hear that the cases of the two murderers now under sentence of death came before the Executive to-day, but nothing definite was arrived at. With regard to the China man, the official papers have not yet arrived from Otago,* bo nothing conld be done. .The case of the Auckland murderer, Fijian Joe, was discussed at considerable length,,but it was decided advisable that sonic 'further information.'"* should be obtained before a decision was come to. <w to -"carrying out or remitting the fatal sentence. The matter was therefore post poned, pending the receipt of additional papers from Auckland. ~„..,, .„„. - .■.,.., ■..-.,

TE WHITI BITTEN BY A DOG

Later news from the camp this 'evening spates that tho natives aro re-ercptiugctbe woare on another part of the wheat ground, and not on the road line as expected. They will riot be interfered with. The fencers made the usual daily pretended advances and retirement. Mr Parris haa returned from Parihaka. He reports that Te Whiti has been severely bitten by a dog, and is very ill trom the effects. It is generally remarked at the camp, however, that "it cannot possibly make him madder than he is already."

Suicide at Oamaru.

[BY TELEGRAPH, PRESI ASSOCIATION.]

OAMARU, Tuesday. Mr. McMillan, a well-known settler committed suicide to-day, by hanging himself. At mid-day, he went to some men who were engaged sowing potatoes o n his farm, and said~to them " Now then, boys, it is time to go to dinner," and gave them instructions to continue sowing all the afternoon.. As ho did not himself go to dinner, Mrs McMillan wont to.look for him, and found him hanging in an outhouse/ No reason, so f»r as can at present be ascertained, can be assigned for the act.

Mr. Saunders at Kaikoura.

[BY TELEGRAPH, PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

KAIKOUEA, this day. Mr Saunders addressed a meeting of his constituent? yesterday. He admitted that he had been elected on the Grey ticket, but justified bis secession from the party on the ground that th<§y were guilty of extrava gance, and mat-administration. Sir George Grey associated himself with two men des titute of principle, and three devoid ~of brains. Ho denied that Mr Sheehan,was. honest :as a public man, and charged him aud Mr Macandrew with squandering publß? money to reward political iavourites.. He did not believe altogether in Major, Atkin-, sbtt'gWllcy,r He could not see eye to' eye, :witb him.' There was no man in the House br country, who knojr the finances as he did, or would tail, on finances as he does, yet he bad not that acquaintance.'With political economy that satisfied him (Mr Saunders). He believed a not more honourable, consci entious, or kurd-working man tlyin t liepresent Premier existed. He worked like a slave' jatsmajl matters, yet did not grasp larger subjects as ho should, too much time being devoted to minor affairs, which ought to be banded1 over to men of smaller intellects, Vo as tA'leaye him free to moyo' in his proper isfljiqrc^, 'Mr Bry'co was a good common sense man of strictly honourable principle!-, There wn** not a more intelligent, hard w6tkiiig.mitn.Uian Mr Rolleston, who was somewhat eccentric, mode mistakes iv judg ment, but was' honest. The Minister of Public Works was the weakest man in the Government .when they should have had the strongest. He was bitterly. disappointed with the Pnblic Works Statement. After hlr Oliver had obtained so much informo tibta'.lfroin 'tlui Civil- Servfoo "and Railway Commissioners-reports, he expected Heme-* thing approaching what might rearouably have beeu looked for. Mr Dick, though for many years called a Radical, supported the property tax, which affected agriculturists —though it was highly necessary that agri culturists should be freed from .aU pos T Bible taxation, if the' country was to be extricated, from its present position. He (Mr Sannders) told the Treasurer that if this were not done there would be noooein the country to tax. He thought that if the couritry WW to'hold its own among the; nat|oria of tbe world, they must continue' the education vote. Their children must be educated if they were to make headway in the world. He took an extremely gloomy view of the financial position of tbe colony. Though he did not wish to appear an' alarmist, he feared .they might have to repudiate their debts, and the country be brought into disgrace, and the colonists be afraid to show their faces amongst men.

! The following resolution was unanimously carwedt-^"That this meeting desires to thank MrSaunders for his'addresfs, and the great service he has rendered the colouy as Chairman of the Civil Service. Commission in tfie House of Representatives, an. assures Mr Saunders that he possesses the entire confidence of the electors." ■, .'__■ V

DENNES' 6EW ENG^MACHINB .-COM' - : . ._ S'sc -PETITION.- :' f:i!s l"""ul'

THE Lome-street Hall was filled last night with an interested audience, assembled to listen to the songs of the competitors for a nnmbcr of )Vhite's sewing machines, au3 tho 'other1 amusements provided by Ml Denncs for the occasion. . .The competitors comprised eighteen ladies and ten .gentle men, and taking the whole,' the' singing was highly creditable and much better than on the last occasion. The singers bad ovidjeutly studied their songs very carefully ;Wi .t-.a.view, to success, but only a small propprtion could, of course, expect to be rewarded for their trouble. It is satisfac tory, however, that so many young person's should have becu content to devote so many hours to the cultivation of the intellect and voice. The following ladies entered the competitive arena :—Misa May Hastings, " Never More;" Miss Duke, " When the Leaves Begin toFaR;" Miss Lousia Lincoln, " In the Gloaming;" Miss Hayles, "Will he Corfce;'' Miss Matson, "Fat Away;" Miss Carlyle, "'lho Brook;" Miss O'Haulon, \\ The Moon Behind the Hill;" Miss E. Buckley, "Little Sweetheart;" Miss Harvey, "Maid of Athens"; Miss Gee, " JiiaUita " ; Hxk Leers, " Won't You Tell Me Why, Robin!"; Mrs Maxwell, "My Poor Heart is Sad"; Miss A. Buckley," " Remember, or Porget;" Mrs. Willows,, ..,"The Roving Girl's I Song." ; . Mrs.-. Goodison, " After " j Miss Gillingham, "Jessie's Dream "; Mrs Wilcock, " Lime "Trees by tbe River"; and Mra Homer, " Come' Back to Erin." The gentlemen competitors were:—Mr Coster, "Star Upon Star"; Mr Leedham, " Wreck.d and Saved " ; Mr Collins, "Nil De«perandum''; Mr Ellis Mincher, "ISeek For Thee in Every Flower " ; Mr Sharp, "Sweet Chiming Bells"; Mi Goodison, "The Bcllringer " ; Mr Kecsing, " Warrior Bold "; Mr W. Jennings, " Alice, where art Thou?''; Mr Holroyd, "The Tar V Farewell"; and Mr Cannon, ■• The English man." The following were the awards made by the judges, Mrs Tebbs, Mr Gordon Gooch, and Mr Rhodes (of St. Mark's) : — Ladies: Ist prize,"Never, More," Miss May fastings ; , 2nd . prize, "In the Gloaming, * Miss Lincoln ; 3rd prize, " The, Lihie Trees,'- Mrs Willcock. Gentlemen :' Ist prize, "I seek for Thee in |every Flower," M!r Ellis Mincher ; 2ud prize, " Alice, where art Thou?" Mr W. Jennings; highly commended, " The Bcllringer," Mr Goodison. Tho decisions were almost universally approved by the audience..

A machine was also given to the holder of the lucky ticket, which fcß to the lot of Mr O'Haulon. The parodies handed in ; were very numerous, and Mr Denncs found a difficulty lv finding judges, as the moist competent possibly were themselves competitors. The public, however, had not the opportunity of judging of the merits of tho parodies as in the vocalisation. The judges were Mrs Nelson, and Messrs Grad well and Randerson. The prize was awarded to Mr H. E. Brabazon, which was a close imitation of Tennyson's "Brook." In a competition of this kind bo much depends upon the particular tastes and criti cal discernment of the judges, and frequently the intrinsic merit of a poetic production escapes the unpractised adjudicator. Still, as a parody, it answered, but otherwise the composition was without special merit. On some future occasion we should recom mend Mr Dennes to ask for original compo sitions, which would servo his purpose better. The views of English, Irish, and Welsh scenery exhibited during the evening were excellent. Mr Slater, organist of St. Mary's, accompanied the singers with much ability. The next competition will be dancing.

"Wait a minute, ray dear," slid Mrs Spoopeudyke, looking earnestly, Then she went behind him and fished out the prayer book.

" In your coat-tail pocket, dear," and Mrs Spoopendyko jabbed the powder puffin her eyes and stalked down stairs leaving her lieeoto follow.—" Brooklyn Bflotln » -

The Melbourne Exhibition.

(FROM "ODJ. SPECIAL EEP OETEB.)

MELBOURNE, October 2. IM e*j»y respect, so far the Melbourne Exhibition has been a great success. It J. alonjt vray Irom being in good workine o^der, no less | than five honored cases having been received into the buildin c : thkjwcek, while there are man, nrot«.o-come to hand, and close on fiftep„ hundred to open. So you will see there?, much yet to be done to make the disnlav complete aud representative one. Ameri^ JaAutpooiiy represented "WHii__*fi«ttKlbft» the Eric the Red, iu,which ihe maiorf._ of tho.exhibits of that country were « taincd. France is.. all hffh.nri - #?" -Fijl'^OuS only shows tne Dutchmen wr.by.jw means Y^l Ceylon is still fixing un, and all UmSL' chinery annexes are blocked upwith^_r The colonial courts and the court eaikriZ, are the only complete things aboat 8/ Entering by the main door, ot theTlmiM ing a grand ana imposing sight j» fWl ertM to the eye, as it traces ts wayde^S long "Avenue of nations," <___ZiSJ with the flags of all mUoISTas a promenade alone the bo_u<l____, coming into great favour, especially wi£ the ladies, who find it much mo re jJ«SS than *<the block" on a short anOffi day for the display of their %_m«^___ fashions. Indeed the majority of the att™ dance is composed of ladies who never seem to weary of journeying through -Victoria New South Wales,. Tasmania, NeirZeal* aud, thence crossing the line contemptously pasring Great Britam as; only representing "a Nation «f shon. keepers." They wander Into Fn___c_ to gush over the valuable tMertrieai thence into Austria to , ' casts their eyes ' upou Bohemian glassware or Germany t, envy the brflliants andieari, or . ijiff iv imagination the gleneiirwf fumes. Alway on the trot like the S trious bee from hive to Jiive they flit drink ing in the wonders of creation and* descanting upon the works of man. -while they keep a corner of their-left eye for the discovery of defects in other females adornments. ■ ? •■ v;-DEFECTIVE ARBAiGBMBiiBS. Many faults can be found; _with: the arrangements' of the .Courts aoji y,^ various, contents, but 'then it is so easy to find fault. -When We give our next show of, the kind, if the piesent generation vt Commissioners have not departed' for shores unkown, ; the experience they have gained in this their prentice job "mil enable .better arrangements to be effected and a more perfect display of exhibits to he j made. The only real ground of complaint i 3 the inordinate greed of the Victorian Commissioners,I !!*'not daly appropriating to themselves the best Bites, but in " jgm ing" so large an area that other colonial courts havejjractically crowdedout. Forin stance, one Victorian f urDituremaaufaJcturer has been allotted half an acre of space for his exhibits, two-thirds of which be hu actually devoted to displaying a be^-mca ' suite, and this is ,the first thing the visitor 'drops across in entering the arena of nationj, fa To display this bed-chamber rig-out, Bock land Co. have been allowed neariy.the same 'area as the whole of >ew Zealand. As Dr. Hector says, it is cheek vcreus honesty. iWhen the Doctor''rra&'aiSKed to name iv space he was modest, hence the difficulty - he lias experienced in making ends meet in If the area placed at his *cbi-iiflaiiff.^ "Foreign. and colonial exhibitors are justly indignant that so large a portion of tbe •' build ing have 'AxSen' granted for 1' thk* display of ordinary shop goods which ,'.' may be seen -tiavithe •- Windows of Bourke-street daily, while valuable""re-" presentative colonial' riaWe ___& Indus trial products sent by other colonies at ; great cost are hid away in over-crowded, fcourts.- But you can't bring^a blush'tb/fii cheek"*of a Vifctorran'.*' To Him Melbourne is Victoria and Victoria the world, and this Victorian prostitutor of free trade principles fondly imagines that if there we're only tbe. VTctofian Court in the building it would make-slight dii Furcnce in the a ttendsdee of' visitors or their ealoginms upon the show. Hock takes a quarter of an acre to show, a bedroom' 'in, while' a far superior and elegant suite sent from Queensland has had., ■ to be-piled on due another fo a corner *IW Queensland Court. j ■ ■"■ -'&udl&ancL JExhibitf'"* ; The following is the list of the exbflntota/, for your part of the world :— Robert Graham, Waiwera, Auckland-: Takp," found at' Kotorua ~ Hot Lakes j formerly' hscd'fof' painting Maori canoes, f houses, &c, mixed with water only. When. used with oil it makes a good paint. . William Plant, Thames—Crude Gypsum -. from White Island, Tauranga ; plaster of Paris, manufactured from same. * f jli C.J. Williiune, Thames—Specimens of ■ SiKev Lead Oi*es, froni Tararu Creek. . | Wright aud Vincent, Hamilton; A\____^ l land—Thirteen Specimens of New Zealand Hull aud- Co.-, Auckland—Sixty pounds kauri gum, ordinary market sampies." '' Hull li; others, {Auokland—Kauri gum in its various forms and conditions. _.., .; '■ Leon Tjabpiijle, "A ucklaud—Kauri gjj mm natural state', kauri gum ornaments and jewellery, kanrgum varnish, .kauri gum .as,, i& bnsfe of Electrical apparatui .'""The 6M inents are carved by hand, from entirely original designs; the jewellery, as mami-" •factored by the exhibitor, is jindistingtiith> '■ able from the -Snest-TurkUh-imibej^S!_>%; Dr ' Logan' Campbell, AuridanarpSrS./ - slabs ol kauri pine-" '•'!'.:'■), -m^t_"J_mHM E. Mitchelson, Dargaville, Auckland- Twelve Btunples, or grades, of kauri.gum, taud two special samples. > ■ A- M *■ * Harconrt lunes Paton, Bay Uf Islandlht ' f Kauri gum ornaments, .consisting of "iqk»'_ stand, spiral shell aud_broaches^&.' ' A. Reischek, Naturalist, Auckland, Npf r Zeaj|>ud Biids :—Group of _ North: Island I. Kiwis (Aptecyx Miuitellii); Group of'-. "Kakapos (Strigopo Habroptilns). J * - '- '. Thames Produce Company (Limited), - Thames—Tlirse cases.kauri gum..,, j,^. Ffeaerict Bennett; T_amw.:— asw4tjS pered bottles containing samples' of, raw and calcined hematite; also 'Bpceimen boaj^j, .showing diflerent .effects prodSg^a by tme.^tvyo, or three coats ol each tint - exh^jtijiL' .-.-• ,* ii ;yj U __-_ •■ FrederiQk. Bepnett, Thames.rrS^eiiu^Wr ofi Rii\v and Manufactured Hematite, cap- t able of being manufactured into a first class auti-corrosive paints for shipa, bridges, ironwork, &c , &i.,y'_ :■■ s,\s,' .)".'-' ■ Henry A. H. Hitchens, Wake field-street, « Auckland,—Vegetable Compound fiw Pari fying the Blood ; and a miraculous cure for rheumatics and rheumatic gout. \ John Wnlßdf, CX", Thaihes—deiignßfor.j farm buildings,' i-."'<l Biguall Brothers .ud Cs.yTfiamcs—Bar- -. framed bee-hive ; excellent hiveforobUuß-',, ing the maxiiiium of honey "without !05!.6£.;,,. bees, ; ,. ;,'.' ''.','■.]* i-si-Y-'t} ' George Boyd, Auckland—Samples of E"* tiles. .'Hi s.s. -i •;--' .a Mrs James Stodart, Auckland—Copies qf : . flowers grown in exhibitor's garden, model led -in 'fide-jiape'r. '•''■ Ti .•.-s'TiL ' H. JVD./' driver, Thtinies-OU paintiog.." (framed), " Off Flambro' BLead, EoglUs___" .. -. Hemus and Hanna, Aucklaßd-5T»s6 ol^ ' photographic portraits, viuious sdses, from cabinet to 12 iv by 10 in ; 6 large-framed photographs, sizes 15 x 12 in, to life site. Charles Blomiield, Auckland—Original oil painting of -New Zealaud bush scenery. B. H. Bartlott, photographer, Auckland - —Views ot New Zealand and portraits, in showcases. V, ; ~-, | AUred Sharp, Auckland-.Water colour ■ picture representing New Zealand bqshand , a place where kauri log^are driven; enbrance of Cadman .3 CreeJc;' Cordmandel. . Ellen Stuart, Morningsidej Auckland^- m Frame of Photographs, painted in Water Colours. ;S_j George Sturtevant, Junior, Auckland.— Water Colottr TJrawibgs : The Manukatf?^ Harbour, from the Howick ltauges ; Th- -- y Waitemata Harbour, from the Waitakme ■■'* Ranges.; v ....... Robert Graham, Waiwera, AucklauJ.— Potogt-apliic Views of Waiwera Hot SpriDgs; Pen and Ink Sketches of Tcstimopials. Robert Graham, Waiwera, Auckland,— Photographic Views of Rotomriuwa; Ohineuiulu and Hot Lakes. ' ' ~- "■; Miss M. W. Home, Parnell, Auckland.— Five Water Colour Paintiogß, Landscape* I of Auckland and Taranaki: Nos. 1 to 4, New Zealand Bush Scenes; No. 5, Mount Egraont, Taranaki. •..-- , William- Norrie, Auckland.—Bookcoso , ;t and Escritoire of mottled kauri, fitted up in ' Escritoire with diflerent New Zsalana wttods. Alfred Oldham, Onehnnga, Auckland- New Zealand flax matting : Neat, durable, and supeiior lo coir. *'' Wright nnd Vincent, Hamilton, Auck land—Three' vases (in four parts , each), church font (in toiir parts), three water bottles and stands, 1 teapot, 1 bread plate, 1 Water jug and stand, 2 cornice bricks, * plate specimens. William Plant/ Thames-Earthenware, viz; : 1 vegetable dish, 1 gillow teapot, 1 small do., 2 largo do., 2 figured mugs, 1 platu do., 3 fancy do., 2 large jugs,2 fluted, ,] do.i 3 Prince of Wales jugs, 4 egg cops, 1 sugar box. . . Auckland Harbour Board, Auckland— Specimens of Australian and New Zealand I Timber, showing action of "Teredo Navalis"; Specimens of Jarrah and

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 20,



gPEC IA L NOTICE.! Wo. tho nnderelitned, roßpeotfolly Invito the I Inajootlon of the Ladies of Auckland and tho 3Si.^ trict to. tto faot ** w6are A LARGE AND t *VAI«i-D ASSORTME .T by ENGLISH, FRENCH,".. AMERICAN ,aj goods; a '-: rt • w . MILLINBRY, HOSIERY " GLOYPS, FEATHERS > i , " IfLOWERig, LACES A-...:'., A. VV Sec, Seo.fi Sec DUNNE, HALL, & CO., 174, QUKE .-STREET, AUCKLAND (Oppojit. the Thistle Hotel). * i



Special Advertisements. T pOSG RAVIf & . ri.o., Atthsi. PRBiiisfcs,*Queen-stekbt, "'.. WILLMAKBA GENERAL SHO W , Or THEIR -VTEW QUMMER SHIPMENTS 1 THIS BAT, Together with Important 3PUCIAL LOTS, Purchased ot Large Discounts by our representative from various Manu --1 faeturers, aa below stated. The FANCY DRKS3 DEPARTMENT contains all the- Newest Goods of tho Season, in Pompadours. Lustres, Casbmkre and Beiges. Tho MILLTNERY DEPARTMENT onslsts of tho Choicest Designs In Ham and Bonnets, Lsdles" and Chlldrens' Costumes, visotte- and Dolman's Lack. Bertha's Flowebs and Fsathesb. Tho SILK DEPARTMENT Is reploto with the Newest Shadea in Velvets, Silks and Ribbons. Wo call particular attention to our Stook of BLACK SIOKS. whioh Is tho Largest in the colony. Our Stock of Ladies' UNDERCLOTHING is Large and Well-assorted, 'and contains all the Newest Makes and Styles, Ladles' > and Children's Jerseys in ali colours. In tho MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT wo are Offering Particularly Good Value In White and Grby Calioos, Sheetings and Flannels. T nOSBKAVE & / .0. ARE WOW OFFERING GREAT ADVANTAGES to th* Public, as tbbt Import tiibik: f goods from the beßt English ash Fkench Manufacterkes, AND ARK ' SELLING AT WHOLESALE PRICE .



mO INSURERS. SECURITY Should be tlio Primary Consideration. THE TDOYAL TNSURANCB QOMPANY Affords this desideratum by the Fulfilment of THE Tests recommended by • THE BOARD OB1 TRADE: A small per-eentage of Working Coat, and the Profits Not Antic it-aticd. . Also, by an I r AMPLE CAPITAL, VIZ. ... £4,000,000 Of whioh £239,515 is paid up and la band. with, in addition, the Unlimited Liability of tho Shareholders. Large Accumulation ok Funds, EXCKEDLVG '....' ..... £1,000,000 And aa Annual Rbvkn v . of £1,250.000. The undersigned Agent continues to accept FIRE RISKS on every;de3cr!ption ot Insuratjo Property AT THE LOWEST RATES OfctfAINABLE. Claims fob Losses Are Promptly and liberally adjusted, without referenco elsewhere, and Immediately paid at the Company's Bankers in Auckland. GKO. W. JONES, Chief Agent for'the'P rovince oE Auckland. Offioe: Snortlanfl-strtot. . ,-..'■. Mav22.1880



w.•: R A,T TR A V ""* ' TVTXI, HOLD 1113 FIRST SEASON'S SHOW OF NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS WLLINERY, COSTUMES I „, _ 0 :, ,:.. __.-] JUOJ ... _y ,-;...., . ... ". ■ MANTLED .. ON TUESDAY NBXT, 2STB Seithmbke. fc'how to commence at 10 o'clock a.m. ■ '■-•• '■'•' ' •" '__**"^■ . J v wbfi 66 . QUESK^EET %i ' - jj_m¥&asn-. BAstt op Nkw Zbhakd). ' t^ AREHOUSE, to ; CECY HALL, ARCADE. B ' -;;..,. - ■.--.•-;,- Ot lot - -■" , "3 GARLICK "&' CRANWELIT iea ■■ ■ -. ■ wklW CHEAPEST HOUSS ' lt _-_ for Purchasing Really Good ;-N ; ButotaotlarFOßNlTOßß. lOt ■ . ry , ~,.. "" -7""r*. , u , y r-,;;,; i sot . ' * * * "" " ;.,; ,--,*' w CARPETS ft" FLOORCLOTHS ; IRON BEDSTEADS 3U i ~..j:.as WOOD BtSDSTEADS BBDBOOM FURNITURE' .■'■ , BBDDING ready for delivery .I . -;.-:.-:; E,; ' DININGROOMFORNITURE | DRAWING-ROOM Do. | . I * ' | GARLICK & CRANWELL ' Have Just completed' BNTRNSIVa ALTaRA ! TION3 in their Promises, enabling thorn to . I keep a much larger Stock ot Drawing-room j i Suites than ever kept oa view in Auokland. ! before. \ , Suites iv Damask and Ecd t Suites in Hair, Cloth, and Leather ' Suites In Silk Kep _ Suiteerin Velvet i , Suites in Fancy Tapertri ea I t ■ Suites in Cretonne ' '' . ' Suites in Black and Gold (Ebo nlzed . : ; .Frames) - . ~ • Suites Mads to Ohder. Suites Recovered



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Meetings, Entertainments, &o. October 20.188 C. Albert Iloli—Knglish and Continental Viows, 7 p.m.. Theatre Royal—" Happy Hoots," Mr and Mrs Hart, 8 p.m. Artillery Band—Moonlight Trip, 8 p.m. St. Thomas' Chorob. Union-streot-Kntertam nion t, 7.30 pm. Choral Hall—Fancy Dress Ball, Skating Club, 8 p.m. • •