SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ttt-itt W a T-.RJTh,B Evening, 7.21 HICJH WATERS -ro. morrow Morning. 7.10 SUN3KT.—This KVbning, 6.31 BU»f RISK.—To-Morrow Morning. 4.50 MOON'S AGB.-Now Moon, 3rd, 3.31 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Te Anau, s.B„ Carey, from Sydnoy Waitaki. b.k., Kdie, from Tauranga Myrtle, brigantine, Lan", from Tonga

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING.

Sovoroign of tho seas, cutter, Edwards, for Norfolk I. land Saxon, sohooner. McKenzio, for Russoll Onward, schooner, 1 nnkow, for Russell

TO-DAY. Meg Merrilioß, brigantino, McKay, for Lovnkn Omaha, brigantine, Kyson, for Chatham Islands Waitaki, s.s., Edle, for Russell Lady Don, schoonor, Pullman, for Hokianga Mercury, outtor, Yatos, for Tairua Atalanta. schooner, Donovan, for Ngiingnru Krlemhilda, schooner, Bathurst, for Whangaroa Glenelg, s.s., Farquhar, for Tauranga

IMPORTS.

Per Myrtle from Tonga-115 tons copra, 20 sacks chillies, 13 sacks lungus. 5 packs longa. boans, 100 bunches bananas, 1000 ooooannts, and a quantity of oranges. Xx To A nau: 110 cases fruit. -Harry Canha m

EXPORTS.

Per Ringarooma, for Sydney :-130 plo-es tlmbor, 100 saoks bran, 9 boxes fungus, 15 caspi Biiioo, lul bales flax, 20 cases pino-applcs, 00 packages sundrle?. Per To Arau, from Sydnoy—Btoasos matches, 10coilsand22 packagos ropo, 175 packago3 tea, 280 bags rlco, 7 packages drapery, 1112 paokages sugar SO oar.i, 6 oundlus ditto, 31 bundles, rattans, 23 drums canstio s.id a, 13 oases and 6 kogs butter. 7 ca<os marble, 30 boxos candles. Jo casks and hhds rum, 4 bundles oakum, 168 cases fruit, 61 bags bark, 9 casos glue, 12 cases galvanized Iron, 10 bales woolpacks. 5 casks treacle. 19 casus iron, 135 bags bonodust, 6 pack ages barrows, 1000 fel'oos, 50 cases corn flour, iO ackagos sundrle?.

Inwards Coastwise.—Rtmgatira, from Barrier, with 50 tons flrowood.

Outwards Coastwise.—Lako Et Clair, for MatakMia; Alantle, tor Russoll; Rangat.ra, for Omaha.

Tho brigantino Meg Merrilies left for Lovuka to-day with a cargo of shoep jnd tho toi lonlng passengers :-Mr and Mrs Holmes, Messrs Woodward, Woolcott, and Jones. The passongcr list and repirt of tho s.s. To Anau, which arrived this morning from byilnoy, via Russoll, appeared in our last evening's issuo. The Omaha, for Chatham Islands, .took ns pa«Bongors Mr and Mrs Haddock, Mr Chudlolgh, and flvo natives.

Tho cutter Sovereign of tho Seas proceeded to Whangaroa to fill np with timber for fiorfolk Island.

The sohooner Calodonia has entered out at tho Customs for Tonga,

The schooner Santa Cruz was floated out oi tho dock to-day.

The Now Zoaland Shipping Company s Lo ;h Fleet, Captain Claohrio, left l_ondon for Auck land on August 29th wiih the following passen gers :—Steorago— Udward Woodward, Henry Pilling, James Whito, Thomas Wilson, Leonard Hodland, Ann Hadland, /Thomas Alderton, James Koan, William Edwards, Claudo H. Lister, Patrtuk Byrne, James Cooney, Maria Cooney, Ethel Cooney, Arthur Cooney, Francis Cooney, Henry Cooney, Duncan Macpherson, Margaret Macpherson, John Macpherson. James Maopherson, Duncan Macpherson, and Jessie Macpheraon.

The following is a list of passengors by Messrs Shaw, Saville, and Co.'s barque Dunloe. Cant. Daires, which left London on Anguat 29th for this port. Second Cab.'n—Robert Anderson, Miss D. Stuart, MLs Emily Stuart, Thomas Urquhart, Mra Urquhart, James Worsloy, Mary Worsley. and Charle3 Worsley. Steerage- James MoKee, Dan McCartney, Charlotte McCartney, Jano Napier, Mary Guildford, Edwin Guilford, William Nixon, Alexander Nixon, Robert Nixon, Eliza Nixon, John Moore, and Mary Ann Hardrick.

We are Indebted to Captain Lane, df the Myrtle, for tho following items of Island ship ping :—" The brig Emll left Tonga with a load of copra on October 18th. Tho barques vor worth and Vultan left Vavau for Falmouth on October 20th. The Sud See and Upolu also loft for Samoa about tho samo date.""

The vessel spoken by the To Anau off the Three King's yesterday was the barque Guntlet bound from Brisbane River to London.

The brigaitine Orwell, whioh has been pnr ohased by Meßsrs Henderson Macfarlane, pro ceeds onjiui I-land cruise. She entered lont at the Customs to-day for Rotumah.

A diver employed in connection with the Sorata. thinks, and Errickson, another diver of great exporlenre, agrees, that if a false bottom were constructed with bags oC clay, covered with galvanized iron, andpropped with timber screwed to tho deck, and the wator pumped out, she might be floated. He asslstort, he says, to float a vessel according to this plan years ago, whioh had loat half her keel, togother with about 2ft of sheet iron. He says the Btanchions and bulkheads of the Sorata are bent, bnt the rocks have not penetrated the cement lining.

ARRIVAL OF THE MYRTLE.

The brigantine Myrt'e, from the Friendly Islands, rounded tho North Head this morning; but in beating aorosa toti1' aonth shore she stood too close in to Orakei, i nd consequently went aground on a mud flat. It was, however, ox peoted that she would float off at four or five o'olook this afternoon. Weare indebted to Cap tain W. S. Lano for tho following report of the passago:—Tho Myrt'e left Auckland on Septem ber 11, and sighted Eva on tho 2ith; light winds and variable for the most part; no trado wind till after arrival at Tonga; anchored at Nakua lofa on Sunday, tho 26ch; thence through the Friendly Gronp, leaving Tonga again on October 26 with a good trade wind, which, however, lasted only two days, when it shitted suddenly to N. W. and then S.S.W. for three days, hauling round by S. to E., which brought ns up to the Barrier yesterday, when it suddenly shifted to S.W. Pas-engors: Messrs Lynch, Easthnpo, G. W. Holdship, Birkett, and Master Charles Walters. The Myrtle brings a full cargo of island produce as per imports.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

EXPORTS. Per Ada C. Owen, for Lyttelton—l23,ooo foet timber.

The brigantine Ada C. Owen was cleared at the Customs for Lyttoiton with a cargo of timber. The s.s. Penguin will tako the place of the Wanaka on the West Coast trade, while tbe latter vessel it undergoing an overhaul. Sho is under command of Captain MoGce.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Lytteltow, yesterday. Sailed : Ship Halclono, for I ondon, with six passengers and a lull cargo; Barquo Sunbeam, for Capetown, ono passenger and 6009 sacks wheat. Russell, this day. Arrived: Rlngarooma, from Auckland, at 5 a.m.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Closu as Unijkr :— This Day. For WhLiangl, Tairua, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Glonelg, at 1 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, por Waitaki, at 1 p.m. For Thames, por Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, Ith instant. For Wellington nud Southorn ports, per Stcl'a. Nt 5.30 a.m. For Gisborne, Napier, Southorn port-, and Aus trallan Colonlos, por To Anau, at 9 a.m. For Waiwera, To Kapu, Crnigioburn, and Wnrkworth, por Roso Cosoy. at 10 a.m. For Whltiangi, per Ocean, at 10 a m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 2.30 p.m. Friday, sth instant. For Waihoke and Coromandel, por Coromanilcl, at 2.30 p.m. For Wangarol Hoads and Wangarol, per Argylo, at 1 p.m. For Wangarol Heads and Wangarei, pr Waitaki, at 5 p.m. Saturday. Gth instant. For Friendly Islands, por Cnlodonla, at 11 a.m. Tuksoay, 9th Novembor. Por s.B. City ot Now York as follows :— For Sandwioh Islands, United Statos of Amorioa. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Forolirn Woat IndlOH, Japan, and China, including Hongkong, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom nnd Continont of Knropo, at 1 p.m. For mouoy ordoru, rogisterod lottors, and newspapers, nt 11,30 a.m. Late lottors bearing nn oxtra fee of slxponco, in addition to the postage, will bo reoelved by tho Mail Agont ou bourd tho steamor up to the timo of sailing. This mail will bo duo In London on Tuesday, D comber 21st. S B. BISS. Chlof Postmastor.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

November 3,188 C. Kxoolslor Hall—Mooting ot Karangahape Ratopayors, 7 30 p.m. Working Men's Club—Ualf-yonrly Ball, 9 p.m. Auokland Tailors' Trado Meeting— Britiisli llotol, 7 p.m.

BIRTHS.

_iIAUIMTYt-.--.-On Novembor 1-t, 1380, at her I'.rosidonce, Wollington-streot, Auckland, N.Z , ttho wifo of J. V. Mnclntyro, Into of Argjlo shiro, Scotland, of a daughter,—Homo papers please copy,

DEATH.

BRYCK.—On Novembor 2nd, at tho Provincial Ho. pltul, aftor a long and painful illn>_-3. Mrb Bryco, aged 70 years. Tho funeral will leave tho Hospital for tie Cemetery on Thursday, at 3 p.m. Friends will pleaio accopt this itivitutlon.

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

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER, 3 1880.

For the cause that lacks assistance. For the wrong that needs resfatmice, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

THE decision of tho Cabinet Iv the caso of the malefactor Joe will bo received through out tho colouy with different feelings. While some sections of the press and the public havo not hesitated to deuottuci. iv the strongest terms the verdict of tho jury, and have adduced arguments iv favour ol hia reprieve, there havo been equally strong expressions of approval from the other side. The two opposite feelings may bo ascribed ou tho ono baud to that develop ment of modern humanitarianism, the out growth of Christianity, which haa an aversion to the shedding of human blood iv any form ; aud on the other.to an anxiety to vindicate the existing law aa a means ol preserving the social safeguards. While, however, tho law of Capital punishmcut for murder is ou the Statute Book the humanitarian viow of the question cau only be discussed as a goneral principle, aud caunot ailed the legal bearings of individual cases. Wc have purposely abstained fromauy comment upon tho question of Joe's respon sibility for tho awful crime ol which he stands convicted while his fate trembled in tho balance, but now that the supreme authority of the colouy haa pronounced its irrevocable decision, wc cannot prejudice his case by au exaniiuation of tho considera tions which guide English tribunals in deciding upon the plea of homicidal mauia, which is apparently the precise ground upon which the sentence of capital punishment on this criminal has beeu commuted to penal servitude for life. As to the evidence which is sufficient to establish the plea of homicidal mania, there is great diversity of opiuiou between medical aud legal scientists. Mr H. Maudsley, ono of tho most eminent paycological authorities of tho time, has given a new direction to this branch of study by his work on "Respon sibility in Mental Disease," tracing tho belief in the theory of heredi tary influence in determining individual natures from the earliest ages to the present time. In the last century, the dictum laid down by Mr Justice Tracy iv the trial of Arnold for shooting at Lord Onslow was gcneraUy acted on in English Courts:—"lt is not every kind of frantic humour, or some thing unaccountable in a man's actions, that points him out as such a madman as to be exempted from punishment; it must be a man that ia totally deprived of his under- I standing aud memory, and doth not know what he is doing, no more than au infant, than a brute or wild beast; such a one ia never tie object of punishment." This doctrine was discredited at the trial of Had field, in 1800, when Mr Erskine, the pri soner's counsel, urged that "delusion, of which the criminal act in question waa the unqualified offspring, wis tho kind of insanity which should rightly exempt from punishment." In 1812, Chiet Justice Mausheld, in the trial of Bellingham for the murder of Mr Spencer Perceval said that not merely tho existence of insane delusions, but tho ability to distin guish right from wrong, was the real teat of responsibility. The murder ot Mr Drum mond by McNaughton in 1543, and the indignation which was excited by the acquittal of the homicide on the ground of delusion, led the House of Lords to pro pound a series of questions to the Judges with regard to the law on the subject of insanity, when it waa pleaded as a defence in ctiminal actions, and the dictum laid down practically abandoned the question of right and wrong in tho abstract, conten ding that to render the plea sufficient it must bo proved that the person accused "was laboring under such a defect of reason from disease of the mind aa not to know the nature of the act he was doing, or if ho did kuow it, that he did not know ho was doing what wat wrong," Iv reply to the question, " If a person under an insane delusion as to existing facts commits an offence in consequence thereof, is he thereby excused ?" The judges de clared that, "On the assumption that he labors under partial delusion only, and is not in other respects insane, he must be considered in the same situation as to responsibility as if the facts with respect to which the delusion exists were real. For example, if under the influence of delusion, he supposes another man to be in the act of attempting to take his life, and he kills that man, as he supposes, in self defence, he would be exempt ft-im punishment;" but this ia further qualified by a statement that notwithstanding the existence of such delusion if the person knew at the time that he was acting contrary to law, he is nevertheless punishable. This view of the case is the one which so far most nearly applies to the case under consideration. It was alleged in defence by the prisoner that he had laboured under a delusion that his lifo was in danger, and that he had brooded over this danger until the moment of committing the acta for which he was arraigned. It will be observed, however, that the murderous assaults were not committed upon the persons from whom lie believed his life to be endangered, and not upon any person whom he believed to be "in the act " of taking his life, but indis criminately upon a man whom he had pro bably never before seen, and who, so far as evidence went, bad not in any way acted so as to produce the impression that he medi tated an attack on Joe. Furthermore, it is tolerably certain that he must have been fully cognisant that he was acting contrary to the law of the land, and according to the rule laid down by the judges he would uot be exempt from the consequences of hia acta. Since that dictum in auswer to the Uousc of Lords, the law in relation to criminal trials has been laid down in conformity with their conclusions : if the accused per son at the time of committing the offence knew right from wrong, and that he was doing wrong, he must be held to bo guilty, whether insane or not. American judges, however, have demurred to the doctrine on the ground that it practically holds a man confessed to be insane accountable for the exercise of the f same reason, judgment, and controlling mental power that is required iv perfect mental health. Mr Maudsley points out that juries, and sometimes judges, out of a natural humanity repudiate the dogma in certain cases, md that, instead of any cerlain result having been attained, the acquittal or conviction of a prisoner is very much a matter of chance. In ISO 4 Chief Justice Bell, iv the case of State v. Wicr, held that the question of whether the persoii had " sufficient mental power to control the sudden impulse of his own disordered "mind," must he considered by the jury, which would doubtless if admitted as au ingredient iv the legal aspect of tho question, justify the decision ol the Cabinet in the case ol Joe. It may Uf

fairly argued that he did not possess that I sullicient mental power, and that his acts i proved it. In America the tost of mental disease is practically left to be dotcimincd by the jury ; in Franco the articlo of the penal code ia " There can bo no crime nor ollence if the accused was in a state of mad ness at the time of the act;" aud the German law is that "an act is not punish able when tho person tit the time of doing it waa in a state of unconsciousness or of disease ot mind, by which a free determina tion of the will waa excluded." Obviously the question of (determining tho extent to whicli the will waa under control in casea of alleged delusion is oue of extreme tlillienlty. Mr Matidslcy quotes a number of cases in which, notwithstanding the then rctical knowledge of right and wrong, t.':e fear of death had no inllucucc whatever during the paroxysm of homicidal mania, ami where the influence of the attack has been impulsive and intermittent. Ono of hia patients, who had for some time hail tie lusions that people were wrongfuily accus ing him of vices, waa sent to an asylum, where ho remained quiet for some time, but dutitig a return o£ the mania in the night he smashed the windows aud made a murderous attack on hia own mother, lv another case a woman with two children became depressed, and fancied that she was persecuted, but went about her daily dutic. Suddenly, however, soma days later, when the symptoms seemed to have pasted away, she suddenly seized one of her children ami dashed out its brains. She was lodged in a lunatic asylum, and recovered, but ahe never could cxpluiu how sho had killed her child, ot whicli she was so fond. Probably Iho Cabinet in comiiuitting Joe's aoutence be lieved that there waa proof of intermittent insanity (two former outbreaks having been proved) and that it had culminated in uncontrollable homicidal mania undor the itillueiico of delusion, though strictly within the letter of the law ho waa respon sible for his acta. It ia not desirable, <>r likely, however, that tho decision will form a precedent. Tho apodal circumstances must doubtless have formed au clement iv the consideration of the question, tho ignorance ot the accused, the proclivities of hia race, and tho fact that he waa iv a strange community where ho might caai y, being liable to insanity, conceive that every man's hand waa turned against him. The moral of tho case is that persona of that nature ought not to be brought into hih-Ii relations with civilised communities aa th.it similar circumstances are likely to arise.

Tiik reduction of the Governor's allow ances is one of the proposed heads of re trenchment ill Victoria. The "Age" points out that, iv excess of the annual vote of £10,000 for Governmout House, which was to defray salaries of stall', travel ling expenses, and all other outlay except repairs, successive Ministries have emlca vourcd to maintain a friend at Court by a system little short of indirect bribery. Tho new Government House was magnificently furnished at a cost of £25,000 by Mr JLoii^ more ; Mr McCullougli appointed a paid servant under tho pretence of having a "care-taker" for the furniture as it was State property ; as the gardens had been made with public money, the water, part uf which went to them, must be paid out of the public purse; ami ns some of the gas lighted up the approach to tho House, it ,vai also voted out of revenue. In tact, under various excuses, indirect subsidies were given to the Governor of Victoria in excess of the amount originally fixed by law. But unfortunately Sit- George Bowen gave ollence to the Conservatives, and nn attempt was made by the party iv Parlia ment to cut off the financial excrescence., resulting, after much unseemly discussion, in a reduction of £200. A somewhat similar state of things occurred in this colouy during Sir George Bowon's Governor ship, and under the Vogclian rdginnS. It was shown that amongst tho large un authorised expenditure ou Government House at Wellington were such articles as silver cradles, table napkins, nnd other domestic necessaiies, and Parliament promptly put its foot on the system. Next session the question will probably arise whether in tho present state of the finances some further reductions are possible iv tho salary and allowance of the Governor.

ACCORDING to latest advices tho Colonial troops iv South A.trica are engaged in a serious conflict with tho Basutos and Pontlos, and the aid of the Imperial forces is invoked. The " Statesman's Yr-vr Book " for this year gives the population of Basuto land at 127,700, and tho area, 5,450 square miles. The situation of the territory is south of the Orange Free State, and west of Nat'il, and it comprises the high table land containing the head waters of the Orange River. In 1378 the Cape Parliament passed a law entitled the Peace Preservation Act for tho disarmament of the tribes in South Africa, the measure being deemed essential to the ultimate pacification of the country. The enforce ment of this law the Basutos have resisted. Besides their martial love for the pos«e?s ion of weapons they aver that they requite them for purposes of self-defence, and, moreover, that as they have been tried and trusty allies of the British the proposed disarmament is a breach of good faith. The attempt to enforce the Act provoked the war now goiug ou. On August 25 the Colonial Secretary of Capo Colony had au interview at Mesoru, in Basutoland, with Tsekolo, Sophonia, and Ntoane, sons of Mohcsh, one of the dominant chiefs, ami a demand was made for the surrender of tlie arms iv the possession of the Basutos. It was pointed out that the chiefs had been send ing their followers to the Diamond Fields, and expending tho proceeds of their labour in the purchase of guns, and that tho armed condition of the people was a menace to tho neighbouring settlement". The I'asutos had, however, a further cause of complaint in the oppressiveness of the " hut tax," and the interference of tho local magistrates in their tribal affairs. The negotiations came to nothing. Of course, the conquest of the Basutos and other disaffected tribes will ultimately be accomplished, but not with out much loss of life and money.

To-morrow will appear the opening chapters of Miss Amelia Edwards' now story, " The Mystery of Lord Bracken bury." The right of publishing the tale in New Zealand has been purchased at con siderable cost by the proprietor of tlie STAB, and it will be issued iv successive instal ments until finished. This anticipatory notice is given in order to afford our readers, especially in the country.full opportunity of following the story from its beginning.

The Mayoral election of Hamilton, Waikato, as yet attracts but little interest. Dr. Beale, Mr John Knox, aud Air Vialou, arc spoken of as probable candidates.

Notwithstanding the inclemency of tho weather last evening, the Congregational Church at New North Road was well filled, and a large number sat down to the liberal annual spread. The meeting after the tea was of a highly interesting character. Speeches were delivered by the Revs. J. Robertson, K. Taylor, and other friends who are engaged in church work. Al together a very enjoyable evening was spent,

The Working Men's Club Ball will be opened this evening at nine o'clock, under an efficient M.C., and a full orchestra.

The Wellington correspondent Jof the " Lyttelton Times " —not always a reliable authority, by the by, as witness the apocll ryphal Waimate Plains Swamp which he described—writes : " There are those who say that a powerful syndicate, of which Sir Julius Vogel is the agent, is scheming to take over our little national debt, and con vert it into bonds ot another description. This is a rough way of putting it, but it conveys the idea, or rather the germ of the idea, which it is said has been gradually taking form for some time back. As a matter of course the inducement to pur chasers of the converted debt would be increased interest and unimpaired security ; and the question for the Colony would bo how much it could afford to pay down to commute its present responsibility."

In Liverpool two meu made a bet as to who should worry the most rats within a given time without touching the animals with tlieirhands. Ouekillcd seven rats in less than two minutes, but the other man only succeeded in destroying five in something under three minutes.

The improvidence anil wastefulness of tbe native* has this year reduced many of their number to absolute want. Several hapus living between Waikato ami Taupo have been obliged to return to the customs of their forefathers, and are subsisting mainly upon fern-root, with little prospect of bettering the character of their diet except by the sale of their patrimonial estate, for so for no provision seems to have been made for the comiug year by planting, and the big meetings held during the early paitof thTs year demolished the bulk of their provender. It is hard to account for this exceptional disregard of the principles of thrift oven among the natives, aud the only solution of the matter which is at all feasible is that they contemplate migrating to the more immediate neighbourhood of the King Country, after the- manner of the natives in the vicinity of Mauugatautari.— i "Waikato Times."

Much interest appears to be taken in Mr Swallows approaching concert and the prograamine js icgarded as very attractive. It may bo mentioned that arrangements have been made for tho sale of family puckots of live tickets at a guinea each.

Edward Ryan, charged at Sydney with poisoning the racehorse Starlight, was com mitted to take his trial at next Quattcr Session, which is to bo held on the lflth November. Bail was allowed—one surety iv £100, and two sureties in £50 each. The case lasted three days.

Tho following motion was moved by Mr T. P. O'Connor iv the House of Commous, and lost ova division at half-past three o'clock in the moruiug by 71 to 13 : " That it is no longer just or expedient that nil measures for tho improvement of the condi tion of the people of England, Ireland, and Scotland should be at the mercy of a body of legislators hereditary and irresponsible." The motion was seconded by Mr La bouchero.

The Newmarket True Blues Orango Lodgo will hold their fourth anniversary ball on tho evening of Friday, the sth inst,, in the local hall.

The journeymen tailors of Auckland will hold a epocial meeting this evening in the British Hotel, for the purpose of discussing the submitted rules of the Amalgamated Tailors' Society.

Mr W. 11. Floyd, until recently Elcctri ciau to tho New Zealand Government has gone into partnership witn Mr It. C. Jonlcn, Auctioneer, Laud and Commission Agent, Tauranga.

Two stacks of wheat and onten hay con taining about 16 tons, were destryod by liro on Mr Jutnoa Wullaco'a farm at Pupatoitoi on Friday last. Mr Wallace was absent at tho time, but with tho assistance of tho natives, fitrthor damage was averted, Tho hay was insured iv tlio South British oliice for about half its value.

To the Editor : Sir, —Will you kindly iuEorni tne if the American Patonts stand good in Now Zealand.—l ttm See., Con stant Reader.—fNo. They must be ie gistercd at the Patent Oliice, Wellington, Ed. E.S.I

Mr Bold, tho Post-ollteo messenger, met with a somewhat sorioua accident this afternoon. He was assisting to repair tlio lift, whon tho box fell upon hia foot and crushed it severely. He waa taken upstairs, whore his injuries wero attended to hy Dr, Philson.

An interesting service ot song entitled " Moses," embodying the principal evenls of his remarkable lite, was given last even ing in the Franklin Road Chapel by tho teachers nnd choir of the school. The associated hymns wero very fairly rendered by tho (choir under the guidnnco of Mr Thomas Booth, and the passages from Scripture touching the life of the great leader of the Israelites were distinctly rem! by Mr Lang, tho superintendent. The recitation of the " Burial of Moses," a poem of merit, was ably given by Mr Georgo Warburton, jun., > and elicited much applause. Several teachers acquitted them selves with credit. The service was in aid of the school harmonium fund.

Wo beg to acknowledge, from DrKcndcr dlno, the receipt of £ 1 for Mrs Arnold and jL'l for Wi3ow Barton.

At the meetit»K of the Harbour Boaul yesterday the following resolution wns passed ou the motion of tho Chairman :— "That all the existing arrangements between the City Council and this Hoard in reference to repairs and maintenance of streets within tho boundaries of the city bo now determined and cease, and that from this this Board do not contribute towards tho cost ot repairing or maintaining of any streets within the city boundaries." Tho three city representatives (Messrs Aickin, Wnddcl, ami Thompson), declared that the arrangements referred to could not bo determined in such a way.

An important meeting of the ratepayers in Karangahape district will be held in the Excelsior Hall, Newton, this evening, to consider the que.tion of tho improvement of I'itt-sttcet to the Newton I oad, by the elevction of tho hollow at the junction of Canada-street with Upper Pitt-street, plans for Which havo been prepared by Mr Boylan, This part of the district has been sadly neglected by the Trustees, while the bulk of tho funds at their disposal have been expended on questionable improvements el. ewhero. The residents in the neighbour hood, therefore, think that it is time they received somo share of the funds to which they contribute. Another street which has been practically overlooked is West-street, which ii rendered almost impassable in tho winter months, and the coming fine weather will afford an excellent opportunity to form tho thoroughfare. Tho residents should muster strongly at the meeting this evening and set their faces against any disposition in the direction of logrolling and uujust di. tributton of the funds.

Sonic commotion was caused on the wharf yesterday afternoon while tin: Rlnga rooma was taking her departure, by tho ar rest of the Hon. Claude Park, ofJKatikati, one of the passengers on a [warrant for a debt of abont £180 duo to Messrs Stone Brothers. His two pursuers, it seems, had been ou board for some time, and one of them had actually loft the vessel when their unfortunate quarry was 'observed bid ding a friend adieu. While exchanging the fraternal squeeze of the hand the owner of the warrant was finally directing his steps from tho forecastle, where he had been lying lv wait, to the gang way and the recognition which took placo was mutual, but not mutually pleasant. Tlie debtor saw that he bad been caught "hopping" while the pursuer, culling back the bailiff, at onco swooped upon his man. Somo scuttling ensuoil, and tbe crowd at one time seemed inclined to interfere on behalf of the captive, but the alfair passed off quietly. We since hear that there was a fatal Haw in the warrant,which renders Mr. Park's imprison ment illegal, and necessitates his liberation.

Messrs Banks and Co. have resolved to erect first-class permanent cattle yards in Banks-street, Parawai. The Advertiser says : —The Thames has long wanted a more satisfactory meat supply, and we are therefore pleased to notice" that Messrs Banks and Co. intend commencing a cattle sale on and after the 12th inst., choosing each Wednesday for market day. We need hardly say that this step will bo other than appreciated by the numerous settlers as far an Te Aroha aud Piako. It is not generally known that the distance is uot greater from Morrinsville to the Thames than to the rail way shipping yards, Ohaupo, so that stock can be delivered cheaper at the Thames than at Auckland. Messrs Gould Brothers delivered several drafts of fat cattle, and so did many other farmers from these districts ; and Mr Alley, whose station is only 15 miles up the Thames river, delivered to the same firm n large cumber of sheep and cattle, so that it will be seen, nt soon "as ever a market is estab lished, our wants will be supplied altogether from the far-famed Te Aroha, Waitoa, Morrinsville and immediate neighbourhood. The butcher will now have a tair field and no favour. This actiou should assist further settlement, and ouuht to induce farmers to take up land while they have a chance, for although wc may be looked upon as at low water mark in gold finding, wc arc at the present moment the highest market iv New Zealand for all farm produces. At Messrs Banks and Co's yards everything will be sold alive to the butchers who aro disposed to purchase, and will be slaughtered on their account if desired,

The trustees of the subscriptions to Mrs Rees' fund met yesterday afternoon iv Mr Ewington's office, Queen-streot, for the purpose ot considorint: tho disposal of tho funds for the widow's benefit. Tho gentle men present were Messrs A. K. Taylor, B. Fry, 0. Atkin, and F. G. Ewington. It was resolved that Mrs Rees tako the collections from the newspaper offices and other sources, and that Mr J. B. Russell bo requested to draw out a trust deed. It was further resolved that, subject to Mrs Rees' approval, tbo trustees purchase Mr McDonald's house at Morningsidc, anil that it be repaired and insured out of the fnntls in hand, and that she bo allowed 6s a-week for her maintenance. All the moneys collected are to be paid into tbe Auckland Savings Bank after the house is paid for, and arrangements arc to bo made with the manager to pay the weekly allow ance agreed upou to Mrs Rees; but that iv the mean-time all the moneys collected bo paid into tho Bank of New Zealand. The trustees tendered their thanks to Mr P. Doran for tlie trouble ho bad taken to get up a concert in tho Theatre Royal on behalf of the widow aud family of the murdered man, and which had resulted in a net profit of £51 10s. It was further re solved that during Mr A. K. Taylor's absence from Auckland, Mr C. Atkin should fill tbe office of chairman, and sign cheques conjointly with the treasurer. It was desired that tlie various subscription lists be sent in during the present week to Mr F. G. Ewington's office. The amounts received by Mr Ewington are, £50 Is; newspapers offices, £42 13s Sd ; and Mr Doran's concert proceeds, £51 103. Total, £144 4s Sd.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The following geutletncn have been no minated for the vacant seats on the Board of Education :—Messrs W. F. Buckland, John Fairburu, David Goldie, Thomas Macffarlanc, and W. E. Mtiigau. The election will take placo ou the 10th of December.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

Intßrnational Bowing

Match.

Laycock Defeats the American.

LONDON, November 2. A SCUi-Llt.-G match took place over the usual champion course on the Thames to-day between Laycock, of Sydney, and Hosmer, of Boston, America, for £200 a-side. The race resulted iv a somewhat easy victory for Laycock by three lengths.

Scintillations.

"Bo brief; for it Is with words as with sun beams : tho moro thoy aro ooudsnsed, tho dooper thoy burn."—fcouTHKY. Taxation of titles is tho latest Italian method of "raisinp the wind." The Queensland Parliament pray tho Queen to recognize iv other parts of her 1 dominions marriages with deceased wife's sisters. Hundreds of minora nre leaving the Bormngui rush, Heavy losses havo attended the shipment of fresh meat from America to England. In one case the importation of 900 cattle realised an average of £(> por head less thou the cost of lauding them. The competitive examinations for appoint ments in tho English Post-ollices are now open to women. Dr. Maim says that iron is contained in tea in a subtle form of combination which delies detection in the usual tea agents.

A Queensland M.L.A. used such vehement language at the cattlo sale yards (Brisbunc)last week, that the auctioneer found it necessary to remind him that he was not iv the Assembly. " Would you really take mo for oightccu'." " No " replied he, " but I'd tako you for life."

Tho application of Messrs Frost Brothers, for their discharge from bankruptcy haa been adjourned till Wednesday next. Mr and Mrs A. K. Taylor ate going on an A itstralian tour by the To Anau. I .iccards, a married woman, hanged her self yesterday at Mahouuo. A lad named Smith was severely injured at Nelson yesterday by falling under a tramway carriage. During the passage of the Rotorua from Mclbourno Mrs Oalbraith jumped over board aud was drowucd.

Owing to the urgent representations of the Waiwera settlers, Captain Casey has leduccd the fares to that sanatorium.

The Sisters of Mercy desire to acknowledge with thanks through tho STAR the receipt of .los from the Auckland United Labourers' aud Mutual Aid Society, through tho worthy Secretary, Mr James Maddigan. Tho railway to Masterton was opened yesterday in the presence of upwards uf 2,000 people. A procession was formed by tlio local bodies ami Friendly Societies, and speeches were delivered by the Mayor, Major Atkinson, anil Mr Rolleston. The degree of D.D. has been conferred on tho Right Rev. the Bishop of Waiapu by Trinity College, Dublin. Tho "Tauranga Times" is very modest, as witness tho following :— " Tho Electoral 801 l lor the East Coast District has been issued from this oliice. The roll is very neatly got up and is very creditable to the printer. It is rumoured that in view of possible Parliamentary enquiry as to amount of " secret service money " expended iv Syd ney, the detectives commissioned to report on Mr Bright's lectures have been in structed henceforth to Like tbree-peuny wortli iv the pit.

Some members of the British Philological Society propose to change tbo spelling of "laugh," "trough," aud rough," to lugb, trogh, rugli, while others prefer lall, troll', aud ruf.

At a bazaar in.England £10 was given for a rose wliich had been in the fair grasp of tho Princess of Wales. Shakespeare says that " a rose by any other name would smell ns sweet;" but it may be added that '* a rose by auy other hand would not sell as high." Professor Mivart tells us that dogs seldom roach the age of fifteen years, hardly ever twenty years. Wolves ami other allied animals live much longer.

Oeorgc( who has been married about a week) returned home one ovarii,' ami, wishing to surprise his wifo, crept s .althily in to the bedroom behind her anil placed his hands over her eyes. Ho was i ithcr taken aback when she exclaimed "Oh I don't John !" She explained that she thought it was her brother. Queensland fact. Baton Maclcay is going to Melbourne about the time of Ned Kelly's hanging, as he wishes to secure the outlaw's brains. But if the body is delivered to the relatives, he will scarcely bo equal to tackling Mrs Skillion.

TheS.A. Miuisterof Education used to sell tripe, aud what's more, tie's not ashamed to own it. Wc know certain "gecbungs " in this city who used to sell commoner things than tripe, and yet, when reminded of it, they cough behind their hands aud ask you if you havo heard Proctor.—"Bulletin."

A newly-married man has discovered that the difference between an umbrella aud a woman is that you can sometimes shut the umbrella up. " Aurelia, dear, when wo were married wc were made one, and I thought I should be that one; but a mau can't always tell what may happen." Any day in the harbour says tbe " Bulletin " you can see smart young girls sculling young men about until their pompadours "ruu'' with the exertion. Yet, if you asked any ono of these charming young creatures to blacklead the family grate she would brain you with a flat-iron. During tho debate on the Burials Bill in the Convocation ot York, the Rev. George Body made the following pregnant remark:— " We live in times when a large number of young Nonconformists are coniiug over to the church. Treat them with restriction aud grudging, and this would embitter and discourage them; treat them generously and heartily, and this stream of noncon formity which was pouring in more and more into the National Church would be encouraged to How on." A city missionary was asked the cause of his poverty. " Principally because I have preached so much without uotc3," he said. " lloncsty is the best policy."—ln the present day a life insurance policy is con sidered better, for you can borrow money on it.

Mr Simonsen starts for New Zealand with his new English and Italian Opera Compauy in about two months, after playing in Melbourne. The company will be half Italian and half English, so as to appear on alternate nights. The two best tenors in Australia—Paladini for Italian, and Bronchi for English—have been engaged as prin cipals. All the leading people will be good, aud the chorus small, but first-class. The company start from the Bluff, aud work their way northwards.

Sporting Gossip.

[BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT,

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. The forthcoming races are not attract ing much attention. Many of the horses aro -being trained on private grounds, and little information is obtainable about them. Thirty horses appeared on the course yesterday, but there was nothing special iv the work done. The rain interfered with the training gallops this morning. Lure is still the favourite for the Derby and Cup. Foul Play and Betrayer are equal favourites for the Handicap.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT GREY TOWN.

[BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] GREYTOWN, this day. Hammerwick'S Rising Hun Hotel was discovered to be on fire at 2.40 this morn ing. The inmates had a narrow escape, some having escaped by sliding down the verandah posts. The hotel stables and outhouses were completely destroyed. It is not Known how the fire originated. The insurances are North British and Mer cantile, £1000 ; United, £500 ; Imperial, ---£500; Union, £250; Colonial, £250.

Mining News.

COROMANDEL, this day. The following aro the gold returns for the mouth of October :—

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

[Bit Cable, Own Cokrespondknt.]

MELBOURNE, Tuesday. The Flemington racecourse was crowded to-day, and it was estimated by competent judges that not fewer than eighty-fiye thou sand spectators witnessed the great sporting event of the season, the Melbourne Cup. There were large numbers of visitors from the up-country districts, and the steamers for some days previous to the races were crowded with visiters from the neighbouring colonies. The weather was all that could be desired, and this no doubt accounts for the unusually large attendance. There was intense excitement when the horses entered for the Cup, took their preliminary canters, aud Grand Flaneur, Progress, and Lord Burghley fouud many admirers, though Matastillfound backers.but lately his chance of winning has been regarded as declining. The actual bcttiug was 4 to 1 Progress, 5 to 1 Grand Flaneur, Lord Burghley, aud Mata, and 1?. to 1 Auck land, Richmond, and Napper Tandy. Altogether immense sums were laid on the race, and the bookmakers were somewhat heavily hit over the result, but as all the favorites were placed the result shews that the race was run ou its merits. The New Zealanders many of whom are visitors to the Exhibition pinned their faith to Mata, and it is estimated that from £70,000 to £80,000 was laid on him. There was intense excitement at the start. Twenty-two horses started as follows : — GrandFlaueui-,Progress,Chester,Mata, Lord Burghley, Darriwell (last year's winner), Lothair, Elastic, Banter, Secuudus, Auck land, Napper Tandy, Totalisator, Wood lands, Martindalc, Bob worth, Rivalry, Roths child, First Water, Richmond, Wandering Jew, and Riverton. A splendid start waa ellestcd. Tho New Zealand horso Mata got well away with the leading horses. The lead was alternately held by Mata, Napper Tandy, Totalisator, and ltiverton, but on entering the straight Lord Burghley was to the front, closely attended by Progress, Graud Flaneur, Auckland, Chester, Mata, and Richmond. Between 200 and 180 yards from the goal, Grand Flaneur, with a grand rush, passed Lord Burghlcy.winning by a length, Progress second, and Lord Burghley third. Some surprise was expressed at the fact of last year's Cup winner being so far back in tho race. The time was three seconds over that of his performance last year. Thero were rounds of enthusiastic cheers at the close, and frantic excitement. Maiden Plate, a sweopatako of 10 soys each, h. ft., with 200 added. For 3 yoars old and up-

wurds. Weight for ago. Ono milo and a-half. K. Do Mcstro'a bo Orient, 3yrs, by Fireworks —Sunshine - •■ •• 1 J. Kilzroy's b or br o lixoter, 3yrs, by Pnnlo— Lady Kxeter 2 8. Mahon's br c lloron, 3 yrs, by Yattondon— ltosetnary , 3 Railway Stakbb, a sweopstako of 5 soys eaoh, with 100 added. For 3 years old and upwards. Weight for age. Winner of any race (not a linndicap) of the value of 100 oove to carry 71b extra; of two or more of such races, lilb extra, Ono milo aad aquartor. F. l.ong'ii b h Monarquo, syrs 1 (,'. Tattorsa.ll'B lie Uoiigalslon, 3yrs .. ..2 J. Whitlingham'sbr c Chatterer, 3yrs.. .. 3 Monarquc and Dougalston ran a dead heat. Kkn-USOtom Stakes, a sweopstako of 10 soys ouch h. ft., with 200 added. For 2-yoar-old colts, Bst 51b; Miles, Bst. Tho winner to bo sold for 300 soys. Five furlongs. (No selling

allowances) It. Howio's b c Tho Duko, by King Colo—

FrouFrou 1 W. Uranoh's b c Balllc, by King of tho Iting —Sea spray _ 2 J, -VhiUlnghun's bo My Lord, by the Peer— Minnie Warren .. 3 Mki.doubnk c:ui\ a handicap Bwoopstakos of 20 kovs. each, 10 ft., or sif doclarnd, with 500 added, Tbo winner of any handicap race of tho value of 100 soys. after tho declaration of the weights to carry 31b. extra ; of any such race of tho valuo of 200 soys., 51b. extra; of any suoh raoo of tho valuo of 501 soys., 71b. extra. Penaltlos not accumulative. Tho peoond horso to receive 200 soys., and the third 100 >•<-. vs. out of tho stake. Two miles. (109 subs.) Mr W. A. Long's be Grand Flaneur,3yrs, by Ynttondon-First Lady, Ost lOlbs .. (Hales) 1 Mr W. Branch's bo Progress, 3yrs. byAnglor —Coquette, ost (St. Albans) 2 Mr F. It. I-. Hossi's br h Lord Burghley, syrs,by Yattondon—Lady Coustanoo,7stslbs( Piggotl 3 Tin Oakling Stakes, a sweepstakes of Ssovs. each, with 100 added, for 3yrs. old and up. wards. Weight for ago. Ono milo nnd a half- Tho winner to bo sold for 200sovs. (No selling allowances.) D. Sullivan's bl g Supple Jack, Cyra .. .. 1 F. Uakin's bo La Trobo, 3yrs 2 \V, A. Long's bro Ilildebrandt, 3yrs .. ..3 The two hrst torses ran a dead heat. Six horses started. Time, 2mins. 44secs.

THE EXCITEMENT IN AUCKLAND.

Tho result of the Cup race was awaited with intense interest in Auckland, and other patts of the colouy. Large suras of money were invested in sweeps in all the principal towns, and it has been estimated that alto gether throughout the colonies, about a quarter ola million sterling has changed hands on the result of the Cup. There were large sweeps in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland. In this city Mr Abbott had two of £5000 and £2,080 respectively, while Messrs Gallagher, Jones, and the proprietor of the Clanricarde had other ventures for considerable sums of money, besides numerous smaller sweeps. In a very large number of the principal houses of business small " pots " of money changed hands, and more or less all classes of the community wero directly or indirectly in terested iv the result of the great annual sporting event of the colonies. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULT. Towards six o'clock great anxiety was manifested as to the result. A large crowd collected at the Telegraph Oliice, and our publishing oliice, awaiting the receipt of the cable despatches. Our special message was received earlier than in auy previous year, the first message coming through at half past six o'clock with the name of the winner nnd second horse. Doubts were, however, expressed as to the reliability of tbe telegram, from the fact of the two horses being the same as the first and second in the Derby, an iiusu.il occurrence. Our message was, however, shortly afterwardß confirmed by a message to Mr Gallagher, followed immediately by Router's telegram giving the same results which allayed all doubt?. The news spread with great rapidity through the principal throughfarcs ' and hotels, and a rush was made for the "Star" extra which was immediately issued, supplemented shortly beforo eight o'clock by fuller particulars contained in a telegram from Reuter.

RESTROSPECT OF CUP RACES,

The first cup race was won by De Mestre's Archer in 1861, the same horse winning again iv the following year against twenty competitors. There has been a uniform decrease iv the time from 3rain. 52secs. in IS6I to Darriwell's 3min. 30Jsecs. in 1879, the fastest time on record iv the colonies, though the distaucc is said to have been done iv threo seconds less iv England. The timing, however, aud the measurement of the course on that occasion are doubted. Chester, one of the starters iv this race was the winner iv 1877, in one and a quarter seconds less time than the race occupied yesterday. Grand Flaneur's time has only beeu twice beaten on the Flem ington course. He this year won tbe Normanby Stakes, Sydney Derby, Mares' Produce Stakes, aud Melbourne Derby. Hales, tho jockey of Grand Flaneur, has never ridden in a Cup race before. St. Albans, who brought Progress iv second, rode Mr J. Wilson's Briseis, tho cup winner in 1876, lime 3mins 36^secs., and Pigott, who landed Lord Burghley third, won the cup with Mr J. White's Chester in 1877, time 3mins. 33Jsecs. Another rider of the same name won the cup in 1874 with Harricot.

THE AUCKLAND WINNERS. Of the numerous sweepsjwhich have been got up on the event, the principal, and that which has attracted most attention, is Mi- Abbott's of the United Service Hotel. Mr Abbott had two sweeps—the first £5000 and the second £20S0. In the £5000 sweep, Mr J. Pcmberton, of Whangarei, secured first prize, £1000; Mr Wm. Foss, of Oamaru, second, winning £400 ; the third fell to au Auckland gentleman, who wins £200. £54 is to be divided amougst the starters, and £23 amongst non-starters. In the second sweep of £2080 Mr D. Skellon, of Whangarei, drew Grand Flaneur, securing £1324. The second horse was drawn by Mr W. F. Harper, of Auck | land, winning £41C ; aud the third prize, £208, was won by Mr H. P. Bartlctt, of Auckland. In this event starters obtain £18 and non-starters £4. One gentleman whoinvested in no less than twenty tickets in : this sweep failed even to draw a horse '

while Mr H. P. Bartlett, who had live tickets, secured two horses, one of which was placed, thus shewing the fickleness of fortune.

Mr Abbott also started a totalisator on the event, and the following subscribers were secured :—For Progress, 37 ; for Mata, 32; for Grand Flaneur, 30; for Lord Burghley, 24. In Mrs D. Lynch's sweep at the Clanri carde Hotel, of £152, the prizes were secured as follows :—first prize, Mr Thompson, £10; second, Branston and Foster, £30 ; third, Foley and Co., £20. £62 was divided amongst the starting horses.

[REUTERS TELEGRAM.]

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.

The second day's races of the Victorian Racing Club's Spring Meeting were held to day at Flemington. The weather was splendid, aud there was an immense con course of spectators, estimated at over 100,000. Tho course, it is believed, has never before been so crowded. The Marquis of Normanby, Sir Wm. Jervois, and the Duke of Manchester were present Twenty horses started in the Cup, which was a capital race. Mata never showed to the front. Progress led for some distance, when Lothair and Grand Flaneur came up at the home turn, the latter winning a splendid race by three quarters of a length from Progress, Lord Burghley 3rd; Lothair, I Martiudale, and Chester following. Time, 3 mm. 34J sees. Napper Tandy was placed third by the Judge, by mistake. THE BOOKMAKERS. Grand Flaneur being the winner of the Cup makes it hard on bookmakers, as he has been largely backed on the doubles. Flaneur's victory today is very popular. All the placed horses were strong favourites, showing they were running true. THE ATTENDANCE AT THE RACES. The fact that over one hundred thousand persons attended the races yesterday is fully confirmed by the returns of admissions to the stands and hill.

TELEGRAMS.

[PER UtfITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

CHRISTCHURCH, this day,

Yesterday at the conference of city and suburban schools the holidays wero agreed upon. Heavy rain has been falling for several hours, and will do immense good to the crops which promise excellently well.

DUNEDIN, this day THE SWEEPS.

Iv Cameron's Consultation the first prize goes to a conntry settler, the second to a Dnncdin insurance agent, and third to Jock Graham.

OUR MAYOR IN SYDNEY.

The Sydney " Telegraph " gives the follow ing particulars of His Worship's reception in Sydney :—" The Mayor of Auckland, N.Z. (Mr Thos. Peacock), in company with several Auckland gentlemen—viz., Major George, Rev. D. Bruce, Messrs 11. A. Watt, J. Coates, A. Devore, and Jas. Macfarlane were yesterday afternoon the guests of the Mayor (Mr R. Fowler). A happy thought struck His Worship that as tho weather was all that could be desired the beat entertainment ho could give the strangers would be a trip round the harbour. Accordingly in a steam launch a visit was paid to the fortifications ou Middle Head. After admiring the order and neatness of the arrangements there and vicwingthesurroundingpanorama, the party steamed up to Clontarf, which was made gay by the presence of tbe Congregational picnic; then a further trip to Orange Grove, a distance of 12 #er 13 miles from the entrance. On the return journey the Mayor proposed the health of Mr Peacock, and expressed his pleasure at being in a position to dispense the hospitalities of Sydney and his wish that the stay of the visitors might be longer so as to give further opportunities for so doing. Mr Peacock re sponded in well-selected phrases, stating his great pleasure aud that of his compan ions in being given an opportunity of seeing the harbour from so many points of view and interest, and expressing the hope that tho citzens of Auckland would be allowed the opportunity of returning the compliment, claiming that Auckland was by no means devoid of interest and beauty. The Mayor was accompanied by Alderman John Davis an 1 Dean, Mr Walter Bradley, the Town Clerk and City Engineer."

OUR VOLUNTEERS.

A battalion parade was held last evening in the Drill-shed, but the attendance was not large, owing probably to tho meeting of officers which Jwas held at the same hour. Major Derroni commanded the battalion, assisted by Adjutant Clifton. The com panies .were put through a number of evolutions and exercises, but which were not eminently satisfactory. The men, of courso, were at a disadvantane through tbe unavoidable absence of their respective officers. At the close of parade, a meeting of volunteer officers was held to complete arrangements for the Review and Sham- Fight on the Princo of Wales' Birthday. Major Withers in the chair. The other officers in attendance were Major Morrow, Captains Payne, Leßoy, Dignan, Mahon, and Home, aud Lieutenants Hitchens, Parker, Smith, Self, and Skinner. A tele gram was received from Major Murray stating that the Thames Scottish and Navals would be present; also, from the Commander of the Coromandel Rifles to the same effect. A communication was received from Major Harris, stating tbat the Pukekohe and Otahuhu men would be present, and a telegram from Captain Hamlin, intimating that the AVaiuku Cavalry could not be present. The re mainder of tbo time was occupied in form ing plans for the Review and Sham- Fight.

BAPTIST SOIREE-MOUNT EDEN.

Last evening the opening soiree of the new Mount Eden Baptist Chapel took place, when a large number of friends interested iv the movement sat down to a substantial tea supplied by Mr Liall. At 7.30 Rev. A. W. Webb took the chair and made a few introductory remarks, and Rev. J. Long, Messrs Hemus, Wood, and Driver addressed the meeting on "Prosperity," "Duties of Parents," "Teachers, and "Success," respectively. Mr Chambers made a financial statement, showing the building and ground, etc., to have cost £550, of which, by Bale of old building, subscuptions, etc., £270 had been realised. Several anthems and choruses were effectively rendered by the choir under the conductorship oi Mr T. Cooper. Mrs Taylor and Miss Cooper rendered in a pleasing manner, a duet, '* Lo at Thy Feet;" and Miss Cooper sang in excellent taste, a solo, " Children's Voices." Miss Hoyes played the accom paniments in her usually effective manner. The building had been tastefully decorated by the teachers of the school, and altogether a very pleasant and profitable meeting closed with the benediction. Promises were made during the meeting by numerous friends to the amount of £23 towards the 1 building fund. jThe building is situated in a commanding position on the Mount Eden Road, built in Gothic style, size 50 by 26, two Gothic windows in front in decorated style. The door with label moulding cor bels, rose window, and bracketed coruice. The sides are lighted by four square headed mullioned windows. An open roof with moulded knees and prin ciples, with cornice between. The classrooms and vestibules have enriched cornice. The building is lighted by a six teen jet sunburner, and ample means of ventilation'havebeen provided. The friends of the cause are greatly indebted to the architect, Mr E. Bell, who has designed and superintended the election of the building gratuitously. The Baptists arc satisfied they have secured a very cheap and com modious building, and look to the residents of the neighbourhood to support them. The niauuer iv which Mr Fitucss, the builder, has executed his contract is in every way satisfactory.

THE DOCK.

(To the Editor.) Sir.—The Harbour Board, from their action yesterday, have given an indication of their willingness to go on with the new dock, and I trust in the good fiense of the Harbour Board not to allow it to linger and lall through. No doubt information is re quired, and the steps taken for this pur pose in boriug is necessary, but I fear that any information that may be got from Otago would be a wet blanket on the whole thing. We know what Otago has done for us in the past, and we should buckle on our armour and do battle for self. There is no difficulty in getting the land for the dock. Tho land has already been valued at the request of the Harbour Board by one of onr mont respected laud agents, and the land cau bo got at his valuation, so this cau bo no barrier. I consider our own Engineer quite capable of doing the work necessary,— I am, &c, Joun Lamb. .'

CABLEGRAMS.

EU-ROFiiIAH. [BEUTKB'S TELBaBAMS.] IRISH AGITATORS COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. LONDON, November 2. R. D. Walsh, a prominent member of the Irish Land League, aud Healy, private secretary to Mr Paruell, have been com mitted for trial on a charge of intimidation" SERIOUS POSITION AT THE CAPE* CAPE TOWN, November 2. ' Oiliciai reports fiom officers conducting the operations in Basutolaud state that the position of the Cape forces is most critical. Several other hostile tribes in addition to the Poudos have now joined the Basutus, TURKISH TROOPS DELAYED. ATHENS, November 2. Dervish Pasha, who has been instructed to arrest and deport obstinate Albanian- ig now storm-bound with ships and trooDs'af the Island ot Corfu. • r * CONSTANTINOPLE, November 2. It is stated that Riza Pasha has occupied Hacken. ROME, November 2. General Garibaldi is now on a visit to Milan. DESTRUCTION OF CHARLESTON WHARF. LONDON, October 18. A fire occured at the city of Charleston in South Carolina, which resulted in the total destruction of the principal wharf, and soma of the .tore-houses thereon. BRADLAUGH ON THE MAOKI DIFFICULTY. LONDON, October 19. Mr Charles Bradlaugb, M.P., has, in a public letter, discussed the Maori difficulty in New Zealand. Ho strongly protest! against the action of the Government of New Zealand in detaining Maori pri. soners. v LONDON, October __, Mr Bradlaugh declined to addreßs a meet. ing at Exeter on the land laws, the Mayor holding him responsible for an anticipated riot. The crowd thereupon mobbed Brad laugh, and tried to capsize the cab in which he escaped to the station. THE POPE AND THE LAND LEAGUE. LONDON, October 21. i The Pope approves of the pastoral of the Right Rev. Dr. Macabe, Archbishop of Dublin, which censures the Irish Und Reform League. FIliE AT MANCHESTER. LONDON, October 25. i Th 6 Manchester Telegraph Office has been destroyed by lire. BRIBERY AT ELECTIONS. » LONDON, October 23. , The public demands that energetic mea sures shall be taken to punish persons guilty of bribt-ry at the recent elections to the House ot Commons. Several perjurers have been prosecuted. AMERICAN ELECTION RIOTS. . LONDON, October 18. C The elections in connection with the Pre sidency of the United States are proceeding and are generally carried ont under ex. treme bitterness 'of party feeling. In the town ofJWillmington, New Hanover county, North Carolina, serious riots have taken place, in which a number of persona were injured. DISASTROUS CONFLAGRATION IN NORWAY. LONDON, Oct. 19. ; A terrible conflagration has taken place in the city of Chris thin sum), in Norway. Two-thirds of the buildings of the city, wliich were chiefly wooden structures, have been reduced to ashes. The cathedral—one of the graddest ecclesiastical edifices in the country—has been almost totally destroyed. The damage is enormous, and by this calamity thousands of people have been rendered homeless. REPORTED DESTRUCTION OF A CATHEDRAL. LONDON, October 19. It is reported that a cathedral at Btam boul (?) has been destroyed by fire, and that there has been loss of life ; also that two thirds of those composing the congregation at the time were Christians. The report, however, requires confirmation. DISTURBANCES AT SAMOS. LONDON, October 18. The island of Samoa, in the Grecian archipelago, has been the scene of serious disturbances among the Greek population. The island belongs to Turkey, and the dis turbances arose out of the dissatisfaction among the population at the manner in which the Turko-Greek difficulty was allowed to terminate. The populace at tacked the representative Assemby, and demanded release from Turkish control.

AUSTRALIAN.

MELBOURNE, Wednesday. VISITORS TO THE EXHIBITION, i Tlie Exhibition returns for yesterday shew that over 20,000 visited the bailding during the day. ME PROUDFOOT AND MELBOURNE TRAMWAYS. Mr Proudfoot, contractor, ol Dunedin, has made an oiler to the authorities to con struct a tramway in Melbourne, and his proposal is under consideration. FIRE AT REDFERN. SYDNEY, Tuesday. A fire occurred last night at Redfern rail way terminus, which caused the destruction of a large oil store, and did other damage. Sailed: Wakatipu, for Wellington, on Saturday. THE COAL STRIKE. | SYDNEY, Tuesday. The Wallsend co-operative miners have struck, and others threaten to do so, unless they receive back pay in accordance with the recent arbitration.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before J. E. Maodonald, Esq., 8.M.) FADED FLOWERS. Mary Storey, aud Susan Jane Martin were charged with drunkenness. , Prisoners pleaded guilty, and were each fined 5s and costs. THE TABLES TURNED. Mary Armstrong, on warrant, was charged with unlawfully assaulting Neil McGeahan, by striking him on the forehead with a »hell, and tlieu and there threaten ing to take his life, at Auckland, on 31st October. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Neil McGeahan deposed tbat ho lived in the same house with the prisoner. She was frequently threatening him, and she struck him with a shell from the mantelpiece. He was afraid of her. James Armstrong, son of the prisoner, said the threats were mutual. Mrs Armstrong said the complainant had no right in her house. He was simply loafr ing on her, and she was compelled to sup port his children. She did not want him there.

Mr Pardy said McGeahan had been be fore the Court for ill-treating the woman. Sergeant Clarke saw the woman on Satur day night, and he was of opinion that sho was then perfectly sober. His Worship said, after hearing the evi dence, there was nothing to justify him in sending the woman into go_l. He there fore discharged her with a caution. JUVENILE DEPRAVITY. Prior Home, aged 13, Thomas George Knox, 11, and John Mishael Knox, were charged with breaking and entering into a warehouse and stealing therefrom a piece of scrim, one velocipede, one tin measure, and a quantity of oil, valued in all at £8, the property of William Atkinson, at Auck land, on November Ist. Mr Pardy _anl the case was one of a very serious character. The boys broke into tho Oil Company's warehouse, carried away all tbat waa portable, and after wasting a quantity of oil, they took about thirty callons. It was believed there must be a receiver of this property, and ho asked for a remand until to-morrow in order that the police mightMiave an opportunity of making inquiries. Remanded accordingly. A DISHONEST MESSENGER. George Cox, aged 15, waa charged with the larceny of two one pound notes aud five half sovereigns, the property of William David Dalleu, at Auckland, on October ' 30th. Colin McDonald, a boy of 13, was charged with receiving the same, knowing it to be stolen.

Mr Pardy said the boy was employed at Dalleu's as message boy. Ou the day iv question he watched his opportunity and stole the money from the till. He then went outside, and by previous arrangement, handed over the money to McDonald. They expended it on horse hires, whips, &c. Cox had been previously convicted, but this was the first appearance of McDonald.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3.



Union Beach Company McCaui's Tributo Myhan's „ Stewart's „ .. •• - Sullivan's „ Harney's ,, United Claim Tokatea Company, Knox's Tributo Dick's Tributo Thode's „ Pride of Tokatea, Boyd's Tribute.. Kennedy's Tribute Harbour View, Knash's Tribute .. May field Claim Bright Smilo, Gunnd's Tributo .. Corby, Bennett's Tribute .. Tiki .. Success G.M. Company Sundries •" Total

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Winners

OF THE

Melbourne Cup.

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Owner. Mr DeMcstro Mr DoMestro Mr Harnor Mr H. Hisher Mr Marshall Mr J. Tait Mr DoMestre Mr Tait Mr Saqui Mr W. Craig Mr J. Tait Mr J. Ta't Mr Johnson Mr Chirnsldo Mr Sharp Mr J. Wilson Mr J. Whlto Mr DoMoetro Vlr Rawlinson Mr Long

Winner. Archer Archer Bunker Lantern YoryDoy The Barb Tim Whiffle! Glcncoe Warrior Nlmblefoot Iho Pearl Tho Quack Don Juan Haricot Woollomal Bri«o's Chester Calami* Oarriwo'l G. Flaneur

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Special Advertisements. JUKTP E N E D AT A. LINABURY & CO.'S : -2,1, AND 8 BUTTON BLACK KID GLOVES LADJK3' PAPER CUFFS 50 Doz in Ladies' Rink Collars L4.DIES' BEADED CAPE 3 BEADED STOMAC-IER3 CHENILLE SPOT NETS NEW UMBRELLAS fil DOZEN LAEIES' INDIATI SCARVES, BOWS, and Kufii-lks; quite new styles. NEW COSTUMES,. MILLINERY, BONNETS, AND HATS. An Early Inspection Invited. Dressmaking on the premises. Dresses made In 21 Hours ctlce. A J INABURY & r.O TjIURNISHING TVTAREHOUSE, CITY HALL ARCADE. GARLICK & CRANWELL. THE CHEAPEST HOUSK for Purchasing Really Good Substantial FURNITURE. CARPETS FLOORCLOTHS IRON BEDSTEADS WOOD BEDSTEADS BEDROOM FURNITURE! BEDDING ready for delivery DININGRO 0 M FURNITURE DHAWING-R OOM Do. GARLICK & CRANWELL Have just completed ENTKNSIVE ALTERA TIONS in thoir Promises, enabling thorn to keop a much largor Stock of Drawing-room Suites than ever kopt on view In Auokland before. Suites in Damask and Rop Suites in Hair, Clotb, and Leather Suites in Silk Rop Suites in Velvet Suites in Fancy Taportri es Snitos in Cretonne Suites in Black and Gold (Ebonizod ... C Frames) Suites Mads to Ohdek. Suites Recovered LARGEST STOCK OF FURNITURE Greatest Variety Cheapest Baths Five per Cent, allowed an all Furnishing Goods for COSH at time of I'urchase. riiBLICK Se /"IRANWELL CITI. HALL ARCADE, Queen-street, Auckland I



Speoial Advertisements. -jiFISW QPRING AOODS. MTNOW OPENING UP TEH AT RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN'S, UPPER QUEEN-STRKET, A Very Large and Choice Lot of •\r E w flOOI)-| JN E w uoods! For the Incoming Season's Trade. NEW PRINTS, in Imuionso Variety POMPADOUR SATEENS and CAMBRICS ATTALEA TWILL, in tho Now Shades ATHOL LUSTRES GALATEA STRIPES And other Fanoy Washing Materials FANCY DRESS GOODS, from 6d per yd. SUMMER SKIRTS, Vory Choap AND A LARGE STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY GOODS OK EVERY DESCRIPTION. Also, NEW CLOTHING (OF ALL KINDS), For Boys' and Men's wear, BOYS' SUITS Jon Lines in BoYt,* KNICER SUITS NEW TWEEDS, Etc. ALL CAREFULLY SELECTED, WELL BOUGHT, AND TO BE SOLD CHEAP, A Discount of ls in the £ allowod npon all Cash Purchases of 20s and Upwards. T>USHBROOK & TDHIDGMAN DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, Opposito tho Army and Navy Hotel, Upper Queen-street. Auckland | UST T-> ECEIVED, LADIES' JERSEYS JERSEY CLOTH, by tho yard CHILDREN'S SILK HOSE LADIES' BLACK & COLOURS-) JACKETS LACS GOODS.



Also, A Variety of other TjiANCY Q.OODS -jl/TILNE AND HHOYUE, QUEKN-STEaET. AUCKLAND W. A iT T R A V WILL HOLD HIS FIRST SEASON'S SHOW OF 1 NEW AND FASHIONABLE IN MILLINERY, COSTUMES' AND MANTLES, On TUESDAY NEXT, 28th SEprsMBEB. 0 Show to commence at 10 o'olockla.m, 66, QUEEN-STREET Opposite Bank of New Zealand).



T nOSGEAVE & fi AT THK.B Premises, Queen-strebt, WILL MASS A GENERAL SHOW OF THEIS iyEW CUMMER SHIPMENTS! THIS DAY, Together with Important SPIICIAL LOTS, Purchased at Large Discounts by our representative from varions Manu facturers, as below stated. Tho FANCY DRKSS DEPARTMENT contains all the Newest Goods of the Season, in Pompadours. Lustres, Cashmere and Beiges. The MILLINERY DKPARTMENT onslets oC the Choicest Designs ln Hats and Bonnets, Ladies' and Childrons'Co'TUMEß, Visettes and Dolman's Lace. Bertha's Flowers and i. eathkiis. The SILK DKPARTMKNT Is replete with tne Newest Shades ia Velvets, Silks and Ribbons. We call particular attention to onr Stock of BLACK BIL.KS, which Is tho Largest in the colony. Our Stock of LADIE3' UNDERCLOTHING Is Large and Well-assorted, {and contains all the Newest Makes and Styles, Ladies' and Children's Jerseys in all colours. In the MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT we nro Offering Particularly Good Value ln White and Grey Calicos, Sheetings and Flannels. T /COSGRAVE & are now offering Great Advantages to tiis Public, as thet Import their GOODS from the Best English and Fbexch Mancfactekbks, AND ABB SELLING AT WHOLESALE PRICE . TX/- I N X is & TX ALL HAVE REMOVED FROM SHORTLAND-STREET TO TEMPORARY PREMISES IN FORT STREET, OPPOSITE COCHEANE AND SON'S AUCTION MAET, AND WILL CONTINUE THEIR CHEAP SALE FOX A FEW WEEKS LONGER, TO CLEAR SURPLUS STOCK.



THEY WILL BEMAIN IN FOKT-STREET DURING THERE-BUILDING OF THEIR WARE HOUSE IN SHOKTLAND-STKEET. UPECHL NOTICE. Wo. the undersigned, respo Mully invitn the Ill.4pr.ct ion of the Ladies of Auckland and the surrounding district to the fact that wo ore Opening up a A LARGE AND VAIUKD ASSORTMENT OF ENGLISH, FKENCH, & AMERICAN GOODS, IN MILLINERY. HOSIERY GLOVES. FKATIIKRS FLOWERS, LACKS &c, &a, &o. DUNNE, HALL, & CO., 174, QUBEN-STREET, AUCKLAND (Opposite the Thistle Hotel). U IM~O G XJ 1 K^E, 3» COACH PROPRIBTOR, Runs a Coach daily to meet the train at To Awaantu. Horses ami Bungles 33 UK-o. Orders by Post or Teleßraph promptly attended to, LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, ALEXANDRA, 1