SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HI »H WATER} SS^'g^, O.iO HTJNBKT.—This Kvenlnß.e.EO BU N RIBK.—To-Morrow Mornlnsc. 1.51 . O'JN'd ABK.-Firat Quarter, Oth, 7.59 p.m

ARRIVALS.

LXSTBVaNINO.

Glenolß. 5.8., Farqnhar, from Tauranga lona, 5.8., Stophonson, from Kussoll Murlnor, sohoonor, Quoon, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY. Helen Denny, barque, Ruth, for London LAST EVENING. Waitaki, s.s., Edio, for Whangarol

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Sydney—City of Sydney, Uth Lyttelton—Luttorworth, barquo Norfolk Island—Spoodwoll, ketoh Levaka-Fatlenco, Friday ~,_.„. San Kranolsco—City of New York, Tuesday New Plymoutli and South-Penguin, 'luouday Tonga—Caledonia, shortly London-Helon Denny. Wednesday; Fernglon to follow

VESSEL EXPECTED.

Wolvonne, H.M.a, from Sydney, short y Nautilus, M 1.G.M.5., from Molbourno Eoiorald, H.M.S., from Sydney Southern Cross, s.s., from Lcvukn, Saturday Kotorua, s.s., from tho South, Monday Poneuin, s.s., from tho South, Tuesday Slty of. Sydney, P.M.s.s, from San Francisco, City o£ Now York, KM. B s., from Sydney, Southern Cross, Mission sohoonor, from the .Lad/Jocelyn, ship, from London; sailed Sopt. 15 Wanganul. snip (Q.L.S.P.», from London; sailed Margaret Galbralth, ship, from London, loading Himalaya, ship, from London ; 'ailed 2oth Oot. Loon Ifleot, barque (L.K.P.S.), from London; sailed August 29 Loch Urr, barque (W.Q.L.K.), fcora London, Bailed Sepie nbor 27 Ingeburg. bary-ie, from Now lork; sailed Dunloe, barque, from London ; sailed, Aug. 30 A C. de Friotas, barque, from London, loading Cabarfeidh, barquo (S.Q.M.J.), from Hongkong

EXPORTS.

Per Patience, for Levuka-65S pieces sawn timber, 10 bags flour, 30 Ikciis beef, 7 cases pre served raeata, 108 sacks potatoes, 3 kogs batter, 62;kc«8 and barrels blasting powdor, 85 oases kerosene.

Per Caledonia, for Tonga—l 6 cases schnapps, 18 kees besf, 795 pieces sawn timber, DO tins biscuits, 80 bans flour, 15 boxes soap, 20 sacks and boxes potatoes, 10 oases presorvod meats, 15 cases poited fish, 26 mats sugar. 6 boxes toa, 70 packagoa hardware, 701bs. coiFeo. 20 cas^s kerosine, 5 cases claret, 5 casos bottled alo, 13 cases and packages sundries.

Inwards Coastwisk.—EUon, (from Manala, with 10,030 feet timber; Lagoon, from Thames, with 21,392 feet timber; Wsinore. from Tairua, with 27,000 feet timber; Rata, from Port Charles, with 30.C00 foot kaurijunk timber; Griffin from Ruasell.with 80 tons c«al; Makarau, from Tryphena, with 30 purlri lots.

Ot.TW.»RDB Coastwisk.—Lizzie, for Wanga ruru ; Ellen, for Manaia; Elsinore. for Tairua; Kata. for Port Charles ; Saucy Kate, for Rus sell, with 1065 bars and flli bundles iron, 37 iron platss, 0 earth trucks. The Dutoh worßhip Abglh,3ooo tsns.hns arrived at Sydney. The ketch Patience for Lovuka was at anchor off the North Head windbound this afternoon. A cablo mossago of November 5 gives th 9 fol lowing freignts from Brisbane -.—Freights to London by sailing vcssols are 355. Freights to United Kingdom from ontports aro XX dull. All accounts against the barque "Lutter •worth" must be rendered to the agents by Monday afternoon, or they will not be r 3cognised. kiThe schooner Caledonia cleared at the Cus toms to-day for Tonita with a general oargo and two pansengors, viz., Messrs A. Gilbert and J. Wrighi. The Barque Helen Denny cleared at the Cus toms to-d»y for London. H«r cargo is valued ns follows :-Kanri gum, £20,571; wool, £4.237; COP on, £2,330; copra, £1,272: batter, £135; manganese. £620 • pearl shell. £315 ; turtle shell. £13; sundries, £25. Total: £29.518. Theyessol was towed out of the harbour by tho "lenelg this afternoon.—Passengers : - Marriott, ftill well, Mary Stillwell. Henry Hare, Mrs Hare, KtbelFand, fierterude Slater, Stewart Morns, a nd JBobert Kirk. Tbe Glenelg broußhttho following passengers f rom Tauranva:—Mr andMra William Kelly. Mrand Mrs Harding, Mm McKinney, Captain jilliott and Morris, Me3Srs Simkins, Mc- Laughlan, S. Batos, Morris, Crump, Mandeno, Chris Clarke, Hulme, Macfarlane, Pitt, Smith, Croker, Young, Goldwater, Nasmith, Carno, Morrison. The barque'Wentworth has taken in 110,000 foet ot sawn kauri timber from the Shortland Haw mill, and will haul out into tho stream this morning, where she will complete loading. We are informed, and the fact is a singular one, that she is the flret vessel that has taken in such a laree quantity ot cargo alongside the Goods Wharf, all the others having had to haul off aft or | loading 70,000 or 80,000 feet. Bhe will probably sailfor Newcastle. New South Waleß, early next week. "' Thames Advertiser." Information reached lv vn yesterday that the cutter Tiidy Bath, ownea by Mr Jacob Knko. of Grahamstown, went ashore at Ueadman's Point, this side of Coromandei, during the heavy gale of Tuesday, and is now lying high and dry on the beach there. She was in chargo of a young man named Reid, who was unab'dto get her to Btmd out to sea before she grounded. Tbe outtor VV atonmon, Peter Whelan master, was riding new the Laiy Kath at tho time, but managed to Bland out in time. Mr Enko was at Coromandei when tho accident occurred, and on being apprised of it he started off for the point, now and is eodeivonrinir with a number of men to get the vessel oif. " Thames Adver tiser."

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

Queen, schooner, Jones, for Hokianga

PORT CF WHANGAROA.

Arrivals:—October 30 S Wj»ve, brig, Christian, from Napier, in ballaat. Departures:—Oct. 30; Policeman, schooner, Champion, for Norfolk Island, with original cargo, and 20,000 feet sawn timber. Nov. 3: lima, brigantine, Ueye, for Sydney, with dressed and sa»n timber. Loading: Wave, brig, with baulk timber, for Dunodin.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

RussKtL, this day. Arrival: Jnlia Price. Loaded: tea Breezo, Rose, and Gipsy. GiBBOHNE, yesterday. Arrived: Te Anau, from Auckland, at 3.30 p.m. Wellington, yeßterday. Sailed: Kotorua, for Auckland via the Coast. Passengers: Messrs. Ryan (2), Locke and Wil liams. Dr. Collier, Messrs Borry, Tiffin, Ryan, Stevenson, Raine, Birch. Badcock, Dainiel, Wllllams, Hughes, Kenny, LYirELTON, yoßtorday. Arrived: Moa, brig, from Kaipara Timaru, yesterday. Sailed: Kenllworth and Kato McGregor, sohooneis, for Auckland ■ ' Port Chalmbbs, yesterday. Arrived: Lothalx, torque, from Newcastle

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Offlco, Saturday. Mr R. Arthur's general Bale of prodaco, fruit, provisions and poultry was largelyl at tended by settlers and townspeople, and the trices ruled favourably, Fowls, Ibßj to 3a 2d each • ducks, 2s 5d to 3s 5d eaoh; eeeso, 3a 6d to 4a Id enoh; ohioks, Is Id to Is 6d eaoh; piga, Us 6d to 19s 6d each: potatoes (old), Is 3d to 3b per owt • ditto (new), 3s to 03: carrots, 2a to 33 ; onion", lid to 2d per lb.; oats, 2a 3d ; maize, i!s 6d to 3« 6d ; wheat, fa lid; chair, 2s 6d ; flour, £3 to £12 10s; oatmeal, ljd; cheese, 3d to 6rt ; bacon 3d to 8d ; butter. 2d to 6d; l»rd, Cd(; beef 2Jd; tea (half-chests), Is Id to 2* 3d; box tea 21a to 255; sugar, 18s to 403 ; rico,i3d; coffte, Is 3d: raw oil, 4b Ud : boiled oil, is 9d; white lead, 4M : biscuits, 6d to 6Jd; lollies, 5d to lid; whiting, 5s 64 : bananas, IJ4 to ljd ; cocoanuts, 8a • lemons, lid per dozen; peanuts, ljd; orangoß sold at 8s (id; mandarines mot in Kood condition!, at 9s; apples, 5«, 6dto 9d; pine apples, 2s por dozen.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Closis as Unukr:— Tuts Day. For Tairua, per Klsinoro. at I p.m. For Port Fitzroy, por Watorlily, at 1 p.m. Monday, Bth instant. For Tairua, por Mann, at 0 u,m. For Norfolk Island, per Spoodwell, at 1 p.m. For Coromandol, por Covomandel. at 11.30 a.m. For Thames, por Uotomnlinna, at 3.30 p.m. For Tauranga and Opotiki, per Waitaki, a For ' Russell, Kawakuwa, Waugoroa, and Mongonui, por looa, at 1 p.m. For Thames, por Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Tuksday, 9th Novombor. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Taranaki and Kouthorn ports, por Penguin, at 11 a.m. Per s.s. City ot Now York as follows :— For Sandwloh Inlands, United States ot America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South Amorica. aud BrltUh and Foreign West Indies, Japan, and China, inoluding Uongkong, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Contlnont of Europe, at 1 p.m. ... , For money orders, registered lotters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra feo of slxponco, In addition to the postage, will be received by the Mall Agent on board tho steamer up to the time ot Bailing. Tnis mail will bo duo in London on Tuesday, Doom ber 21st. For Wangarot Heads, Waipu, Wangarol, and Mangapal, per Argylo, at 1 p.m Thursday. 11th instant. Por s.s. Ilotorua an follows :— For India, China, Japnn.Moditeranoan Ports, and Contlnont of Europe, at 8 a.m. For Giuborno, Naplor, Southern Ports, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Brindi3i, for letters specially so prepaid and aildreasod, at S a.m. Kornowspapers, at 8 a.m. For money orders, and registered hitters, tho previous ovoning at 1 o'clock. '1 his mail will be due in London on Thursday, tho 6th January, 1881. S B. BISS. Chief Poatmnster.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

H. Wilson.—Tho Tauranga was lon tho Thames trado fnr a chart time. Sho was pn hor way to Tauranga from Auckland at tho time of tho disaster. Tho collision took placo otf Sail Rock. Mr Hadfleld was the ownor ot the ketch Enterprise.

BIRTH.

BARBER.—OnNovemnor 6th, at her rcsidoncc, Parnell, the wife of H. P. Barbar, of a daughter.

DEATHS.

FARROW.—On Novombor3rd, at his rosidonco, Dublin-street, off Collcgo Road, Mr James Farrow, aged SO year*. Tho Kuneial will take placo to-morrow (3unday), at 3 o'clook, Friends plcaso accept thia invitation.

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1880.

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

After a long period of uncertainty and vague report, tho decision of the Government in relation to the Patetere block has at last been made known.- Notice is to be given that the procla mation reserving tho land for purchase by the Crown will be withdrawn on tho 3rd of February next, ten days after the sitting of t the Native Lands Court at Cambridge, the interval being allowed for the Chiof Surveyor, to select land on behalf of the Government to the value of the £12,000 advances which liad been made on account of these lands. The land so taken will, it is presumed, be handed over by those native owners to whom the Court may, after investigation, award the title.

The Native Minister would have dis played a greater sense of decency and some compunction for the delicate and questionable position of the Govern ment, in relation to this transaction, if he hod omitted the last clause of the semi-official notification, which informs the public that " the remainder of Patetere will be open for purchase by private individuals according to law." Mr Bryce is better aware than anyone else that " the remainder of Patetere " has already been acquired by private individuals contrary to law. He is further aware that the Government have assisted in this transfer by keeping the proclamation over the land, and at the same time negotiating with the law-breakers on such terms as gave them a special assurance that the Crown would ultimately withdraw ia their favour. View the conduct of the Government in any way we please it cannot but meet with unqualified condemnation. Not only had a previous Ministry placed over Patetere a proclamation which rendered it, in tho terms of the Act, virtually wasto lands of the Crown, but they had bought out .the interests of all private purchasers who had before negociated with the natives for the land. These facts were fully known to tho speculators who afterwards entered the field, and who not only defied the law, but obstructed the Government pur chase agents at eveiy stage, in carrying out the declared intention of the Crown to acquire the land. Whatever course Mr Bryce chose to take as a matter of public policy in relation to native lands, he at least ought to have set his face steadfastly against negotiations- with those who had broken the law, and should have carefully avoided any course of procedure which would give those persons an advantage over the law-abiding section of the com munity. "Whereas we find him through out playiug into tho hands of a favoured few to the detriment of the large body of colonists who had no disposition to come into conflict with the Government. Tlio only straight course was to con

tinuo tho avowed policy of successive Ministries with reference to these laiuls and the moment Mr Byrcc deviated from that policy ho landed himself in a maze of dilliculties through which oven a man actuated by the best intentions could not steer -without being defiled. It is not requisite to dispute tlioso claims to immaculate honesty which Mr Bryco and his friends claim on behalf of tho present Native Minister, who avowed in the House that, like George Washington, ho had novor told a Ho in hits lifo. Granting all that, and more, in vindication of his motivo, it is quito certain that his judgment has been at fault. Assuming for ono moment thot tho Government were forced into tho position of closing up ia toto their land transactions it would have better served public interests and imparted a Bounder and more straightforward tone to the administration to have abandoned tho Ji12,000 spent on Patetero, leav ing tho wholo country unreservedly open to tho public, rather than outer on a system of undignified huckstering, knowing all t!ie while that tho delay was being used to carry out a trans action beneficial to a few, to tho ex clusion and wrong of tho colonists at largo. Mr Bryco, no doubt, will point to tho 25,000 acres or so secured to tho public under the presont arrange ment, and will declare that ho bir gained only with tho native owners for land in satisfaction of tho Government advances, and had no dealings whatever with Europeans. But this is a more sub terfuge and ovasion, and evon if we gave it tho fullest conceivable weight, there would still havo boon culpable delay in getting the Government lion satisfied and in bringing tho land under the ordinary operation of tho Native Laud Acts. Until that lien wns paid oil" the Government possossod ample power to put an effectual stop to any negotia tions contravoning tho law. Thoy might, as was done with Mr Do Thierry, havo cancelled tho license of any in terpreter or surveyor who becamo ac cessory to a defiance of tho proclama tion ; they might even havo done what another Government did with Mr Robert Graham. But from beginning to end their proceedings have been sus piciously dilatory and wavering. That tho .Native Minister must havo had an unpleasant recollection that tho transaction would bo keenly re viewed in Parliament is of courso cur tain, and wo prosumo ho has prepared some kind of dofence. Of all tho ad ministrative acts of tho Government, however, there will, if wo mistake not, bo found greater difficulty in offering oven a colourablo justification lor this ono than any other. And if the streng dissent which is alroady sounded in tho press of various shades of opinion throughout tho colony fails to find an echo within the walls of the House of Representatives next session, it will only be because Parliament no longer represents the general sentiment of tho country.

Mcs-rs Gorrie, Andrew, and Schmidt have been appointed by the City Scln ol Committee as visitors for .tho proseut month.

Seven persons wore led to the lock-up to day ou charges of drunkenness, and will have to answer for their misconduct at the Police Couit ou Mouday morning.

The " Herald " to-day fall into a sorics of ridiculous blunders about the Newmarket station. It depicts the dreadful conse-

quences which will result from an assumed intention to place the station on the Kemuera side instead of on tho frontage lo the main road. The fact is that tho entrance to the station will be from the main road. The steps on the Remuora side have been put there to save the Kemuera passengers from coining round to the main entrance. The paragraph is another proof of the folly of criticising woik half done.

The Auckland Amateur Garrick Club's performance in the Theatre Royal ou tho Prince of Wales' Birthday, in aid of St. Stephen's and St. Mary's Orphanages pro mises to be of a most attractive character, and will doubtless draw a very largo audi ence. Tho pieces to be produced arc "Miriam's Crime" and "Turn Him Out."

The delegates of Friendly Societies met last night, and decided to hold tho usual demonstration on tho Kegatta Day

The following sums have been received on bohalf of the distressed family Crabbe : Collected by Mr C. Chase, £4 lo's; collected by Mr C. Edwards, £2 16s (id ; collected by Mr J. Holloway, amongst Messrs Brown and Campbell's employe's, 13s. Mr aud Mrs Crabbe desire to return their siHcere and bearifelt thanks to the friends who have come forward to help them iv the hour of allliction and groat need.

The attention of visitors to r'Hcralic on Monday, November 8, is drawn to the tact that the trains which leave Auckland at 0.10, 11.5, 12. 1, 1.35, 2.15, and 2.45, will run to Elleralie, and leure Ellerslieat 1.45, 4, 5 o'clock, and after the fireworks. The Auckland goods s'icds and parcels office will be closed from noon on Monday until Wednesday morning.

Our Whangaroa correspondent writes:— Mr Pope, Inspector of native schools, has paid his annual visit this last week, and on Tuesday last inspected the Tainere school, under the charge of Mr Parker. Since that gentleman's appointment two months ago, the school attendance has increased to thirty-six, and from the regular attendance, the efforts of the teacher appear to be ap preciated.

We would remind our readers that the complimentary benefit to Mr Jas. O'lirim takes place in the Thoatre Royal on Mon day evening. It will be under distin guished patronage, including that of the Speaker, and a number of members of the House of Iteprcsentatives, and the Mayor and City Council. The comedy of " Felix O'Callaghan " will be presented on the occasion, with Mr O'lsrien iv the title rule, and Mr M. Gallagher, the well known publican, as Patrick Fiim. Subsequently a grand concert will be given by Messrs Gordon Gooch, Slater, Edwards, and others. The programme is certainly a most attractive one. During his stay in Auckland Mr O'JJrien has become deser vedly popular, and it is therefore only to be expected that a, bumper house will be accorded to him on Monday evening next The proceedings of the Lords in the Queensland Parliament are becoming toler ably lively. The other day Mr Walsh, an ex Minister and ex Speaker of the As sembly, made trenchannt comments relat ing to the manner in which Mr Lukin, editor of the " Courier," had obtained a certificate of insolvency, charging the Hon. H. E. Browne, formerly partner with Lukin in] the "Courier," and member of a legal firm, with what was tantamount to collusion to circumvent most of Lukin's creditors. The following day Mr Browne came to the houße and made a furious re joinder. He said he had been told in the street to contradict the drunken liar. Mr Walsh retorted savagely, calling Mr Browne a miserable crawler. The acting president interfered, and brought the .scene to a con clusion. Texas will soon find rivals in some of the colonies if this sort of thing con tiuues.

The " Taranaki Herald," referring to Mr Sheehan's interview with Mr Bryco with the object of securing the withdrawal of the proclamation over the Patctere lands, says : " Were two characters ever more diverse, to all appearance, than honest John and rol licking Johnny? One, the embodiment of all the virtues, who never told a fib to escape a whipping or to obtain jam surrep titionsly ; the other, who never made any pretence to virtue—who appropriated jam regardless of consequences, and fibbed if necessary to cover his retreat, and, shock ing to relate, has continued to hanker after forbidden Iruit even when the dawn of. youth baa passed away. It is a Very big plum you are after now, Johnny, and you ought not to get it. We should very much like to know in the im pending " negotiations " whether you will believe"all that honest John tells you with regard to Patetere. We know that he will not believe all that you will tell him. Ho will carefully discount all your little talcs at the market value, and we fear that they will be rated like Egyptian, Turkish, or South American bonds—rather below par— at any rate, not higher than Kead'.'r Wood sold "New Zealaud debentures tor during that epoch of our financial history when he was Treasurer."

An entertaiumont in connection with the Havelock Juvenile Lodge, Alexandra-street, will be given on Monday evening next, the Bthinst.,and will consist of songs, solos, dialogues, and a reading. The all'air promises to be both amusing aud instructive, and is deserving of patronage. Mr Goldie will occupy the chair.

The Committee of Management of the Industrial Uome are advertising for a competent master and matron at a salary of £150 per annum, with board, lodging, fuel, etc., found. These ollices aro very onerous, and it is to be hoped that tho opportunity will bo given of making a judicious and thoroughly satisfactory selection. Above all the duties of both master and matron, as well as those of the Ladies Committee, should be clearly and pithily delined, so that there may he no recurrence of the strained relations which have subsisted in time past betweon the various parts of the governing body.

Tho second eleven of West End and United Ciickct Clubs commenced a match to-day at 2 p.m, in the Domain ground. The following players represent West End, Messrs Waymouth, blanna, Woods, Conk: Wallace, Palmer, Spry, Butler, 1., JJaiit lield, Chapman, and' Baxter, — Uuited : Messrs Cromwell (captain), A. MacCor miok, Urant, Shove, McDcrmott,, Johnson Poarae, Wayto, Henderson, Pereival, Whitty and Wiiite,

The Domain Board may certainly claim some credit for assisting to popularise the noble game of cricket iv Auckland. Since the Domain reserve was prepared for recreative pursuits of that character, the millibar of matches has gradually increased, no less than live being notified to take place there this afternoon. . Tha cricketers uf the city particularly, and its youth of the male persuasion generally,hold the Hoard iv iill'ootlouatu remembrance.

Announcement!) of Sunday services will bo found ,in the usual column ; also, (he religions sorvico in tho Theatre Royal at eWhto'clock in the evening. Mr (J. A. ltrowu will continue his diacournos on the Apocalypse at the Tompornncß Hall. Special servicoH at the Beresford-streot Congregatioual Church.

The wife of Mr Herbert, who waa men tioned in the ICnglhh cablegrams as having uiurdored his paramour, at Fiiisbury Park, London, reaiiles at t'ootscray. Herbert went homo live mouths ago to obtain money left him. June Messenger, tho murdered woman, is Mrs Herbert's sister, mid was to have participated in a portion of llhe money received. The property in England in Buid to bn worth .C'-'OO.OI.). Herbert ronidod, sinco ho lias been in England, with his wife's relatives at Islington, He is caid to have beeu on good terms with them while iv the colony, but was always eccentric.

Mr ViviHii, the caterer for the Show, hiis made unparalleled cllorts to give the public every satisfaction. Special joints of the finost procurable kinds of meat were on view to-dny at Messrs Holkiby'H, Shortland .street, ami wore evidently of the best possi ble quality. In another column Mr Vivian publishes his bill of fare, which should satisfy the most exacting gounnond, and comprising nil popular dishes, drinks, &c. A special marquee is providedjfor the me of ladies and [iiintlenion roquirinii jtoa and oilier light refreshments. Mr Vivian has always niven satisfaction as a public caterer, and deserves to bo well patio nised.

Mr llivyter will deliver a lecture on Tues day week in aid of tho fund for Mrs Arnold.

The Thames volunteers arrived thin after noon.

Mr W. W. Colo, sole proprietor of the great Show which is to visit Auckland, is only thirty years old, yet ho has boon one of the most successful amusement managers in tho world, and the Mammoth combina tion which he now owns and controls has lung been considered the best circus and menagerie in existence. kOne of tho host features of tno show in to advertise nothing which it has not got, therefore its popularity is easily understood, aud with such sterling attractions as tho great electric light illu minations, the wonderful trick stallions, in numerable dens of wild animals, and a lint-doss circus, it is safe to foresee :i con tinuance of favours in New Zealand.

There is a great demand for tickets for Mr Martin Swallow's concert on Friday next. The attendance of visitors from the suburbs will be facilitated by the excellent arrangements made with Parnell, New market, and Ponsonby omuibu-s proprietors, whose vehicles will he in attendance after the performance. The North Shore Feny Company will also lay on a special steamer. The time-table will be given iv a future issue.

To the Editor: Sir,—Some shopkeepers have been in the habit of opening their shops on thelmoruings of general holidays instead of lotting their hands have the whole day. Now, considering the paltry sum that is (comparatively speaking) gene rally taken on those mornings, and the boon that the hands would so much appreciate, I hope those shopkeepers will give the sub ject their consideration, ami begin a new leaf by not opening on Tuesday next, the Piiuce of Wales' Birthday.—l am. &c, D.

The members of tho Naval Brigade arc requested by Captain Loßoy tolasscmble for church parade at tho Fir.u-bcll to-morrow morning at 10.15 sharp.

Mr K. C. Greunwood.will hold a land sale on Monday next, commencing at noon.

Mr C. Wcightmnn has now in hand the Entre Act for Cole's Circus. It will be issued under the appropriate title of the " Electric Light," and v circulation ot 25,000 is guaranteed lor tho week. As the Show Is only open for a week, these figures indicate the extensive accommodation of the canvass nnd the expectations which are relied on in bringing such a gigantic cuter prise to the colony.

One of the features iv the "local indus try " section at the forthcoming Show will be Messrs Bycroft and Co.'s exhibits of biscuits. It comprises S2 cases, and as they were grouped this morning at the mill, they certainly presented a very attractive appearance. Muccaroons, ratafias, walnuts, filberts, Preaburgs, Tuubridges, travellers, wafers, drops of different kinds, ginger nuts, strawberrys, fruit biscuits, and many other kinds, which it is needless to enumerate arc represented. Suffice it to 3ay that thoy present a crisp and appetising appearance, and that Mr Koberts, the manager, has had them arranged and classified very artistically. The display docs the firm infinite credit, and should certainly convince doubters that there is no occasion for going afield for such goods when they can bo produced both cheaply ami well.

We call attention to the programme of tho anniversary concert and hall of the National Independent Order of Oddfellows, to be held on Monday evening next iv tho Lome-street Hall. The concert will be in two parts, including uo loss than 21 varia tions in dees, songs, harp solos, coinio and sentimental ballads, ducts, &c. Among the vocalists we notice the names of Miss May Hastings, Mrs lScttany, and Mrs Wilcock?, and Messrs Ryan, Handley, Fordcr, Cartel', Minnher, King, Abcrncthy, Camsron, and Eagletou. The Committee have also secured the assistance of Mr Claud Brook, Associate of Arts, who will sing " The Pilgrim of Love." Members will appear in regalia. Dancing will commence at 10.30, Messrs Parker and Kelly acting as Masters of Ceremonies.

A gratifying entertainment was given last evening iv the I'itt-street Weslcyau Sunday school-room. Mr Uanderson, superintendent of the school, explained that tho object of the entertainment was to stimulate the scholars to prepare for the industrial exhi bition in connection with the Pitt-street school. The audience was composed chiefly of scholars and teachers, and the two hours were agreeably spent. Several hymns were sung and poems recited by the children, also choruses by the school choir under the direction of Mr King, Mr Rowo presid ing at tho harmonium. > he wholo con cluded with a "spelling bee." Fruits and sweets were distributed plentifully during the evening.

The Victoria Lodge, No 22, 1.0. G.T., held its first session for the quarter on Thursday evening in the Lodge .Room, Newmarket Public Hall. There was ;i good attendance of members and visitors from sister Lodges. The Grand Lodge Capitation Tax amounting to £1 8a was voted unanimously. The secretary's report for the past quarter showed that the lodge still maintained its high position among the Lodges of Auckland. The income for the quarter had been £15 10s 9d. The number of members ou the roll being 96. £5 had been voted for additions to the library, and strenuous exertions were being made to purchase a first-class piano for the lodge, in addition to the harmonium. The following ollicers were installed by Bro. J. Kobcrt sou, D.G.W.C.T., assisted by Bro, Thomas, J.M., and brother Youd, D. 1.M.1: Bio. Kectley, W.C.T. ; Hro. Speakman.W V.T; Bio. Littlewood, W.S. ; Bro. C. Kennedy, W.F.B. ; Hro. Webber, W.T. ; Bro. West lake, W.O. ; Sis. 0. A. Oluey, W.M. ; Bro. Laurie, W.I.G. ; liro. E. M. Page,W.O.G.; Sis. A. Pago, AV.A.S. ; Bro. Walker, VV.D.M. ; Sis. A. Watt, W.K.H.S. ; Sis. Bruce, W.O. ; Bro. J. Kennedy, W.L.; Bro. Whisker, P. W. 0. T. A grand musical and prize entertainment in aid of the piano fund was announced for next Thursday evening the 11th inst.

Mr Wondcl, of Syraonds-street, manu factnrcr of New Zealand grape and peach wine, has now a good stock on hand. The wine, -which comprises a great variety, both of sparkling and still, has greatly improved with ago, and is warranted pure in quality. It lias a very considerable salo iv the South and is offered at most reasonable prices.

The members of tho Auckland Scottish Vouluteers are requested to attend a mcc;« ing at the Drill Shed thi3 evening at eight o'clock, as business of groat importance will bo discussed.

Mr Howard Haywood has been lecturing v Sydney on New Zealand.

The s.s. ltowona is advertised to leave Onehunga at 9 o'clock on Monday next for Waitara. She was detained at the Waitara through stress of weather.

The outskirts of the city wcro illumi nated last night with numerous boulires prepared for tho reception of tho eiligies of the notorious Guy Fawkes which httd beeu carried round the city during the day. i<'rom Mount St. Mary acroas to Newton there was an irregular line of blazing piles, each surrounded by a group of delighted youths liberally provided with squibo, crackers, and other fireworks, the explosion of which kept up a continuous medley of sounds. One of tho most siguilicant fea tures of the performance was tho thorough catholicity of those who took part in it. There was no dovision of creeds, for Uomiin Catholic lads appeared to be as prominent in tho comiiicuionitive display as their Protestant companions. Iv ono ]iliice a Hinall improvised baud of pipers and drummers lent eclat to the proceedings by playing " St. Patrick's Day." Albert Park was tho scone of a pyrotechnic exhibition, and Nowtnn and Parnell weroalit with fire, hud obscured with sraoko, while from Grot ton Lioad a Kucce.-sion of brilliant rockets BBCOiidod at Hhurt iatorvals. In short, the yoniiK«tora hold full carnival last night, and pluyeil high jinks generally.

Dean's Minstrola programme for_ the evening of Tuesday next, tho 9th nist., reminds us of a well-slocked .store where every customer will filial HomethiuK exactly to Ilia tUßte. The Lornc-streot Hull will l>u duly decorated for tho occasion with biuinora, Hugs, mottoes from the fairy realms of nature and tho homes of industry. Tho object of tho birthday carnival, more over, commands attention, as it ia for the benefit of Ihc sick, accident, and library fund of the Auckland Firo Brigade, and will 1)0 under the patronage of the members of the City Council and Harbour Board, and the officers and men of the volunteer companies and brigades of the city. Tho attractions of tho evening are legion, includ ing comic and poutimoutal songs by Binders who have won an enviable distinc tion in the world of melody. Tho first part will lie musical, vocal, witty, touches lor the susceptible, and crumbs of fancy for those in need. An olio of oddities will be introduced, and " Soothing .Syrup " for tho unemployed will bo gratuitously poured forth in grandiloquent stylo by Willie Norman. Mcsara ISertic and Kiee will pre sent a dewy spring sample of " Pretty Koaoa " lull of fragrance to the audience. Mr Horace Dean will sillß a new burlesque Hong in character. Mr Richards will sun; " There is a Flower," from Maritana ; Mr Uylaud, " Voices of the Past" ; Mr Kice, " Bubics on our Block"; Messrs liiohards, Bertie, Leeduam, Carey, und Dean will also ning favourite ballads. The conclusion will be a capital farce, " Under the Gaslight," and Torpsichorean activities.

A very successful ball to celebrate tho breaking up of the Kden dancing class took place last evcuing in the Masonic Hull, Newton. There was a good attendance, about twenty couples beiuß present. The hull was very prettily decorated with flags for the occasion. Dancing commenced at 9 p.m., and continued with but slight in termission till tho break of day this morn ing. An interesting feature in connection with tbe gathering was the presentation to Mr J. W. Pooley, who has satisfactorily performed the duties of secretary and M.G. during the season, of a valuable gold pencil case. A guitar solo was performed by Mr J. IJeck in a masterly manner, while a song, " Still I Love Thee," by Mr Francis, was capitally rendered. Mr J. Hobson dis charged the duties of M.C. in a. highly creditable mnnncr, while the dance-music, by Messrs Hemus (pianoforte) and Davis (violin), contributed in no small degree to the success of tho ball. Hie refreshments were supplied by Mr Johnston, confec tioner, of Newton.

Judging from a recii'i ccso hoard in the Small-debts Court, ton '"CO, a great many newspaper subscribers a o ignorant of the law bearing on the Mibjcct. For their benefit we make the following extracts, which we commend them to "read, mark, and learn" :—" Any person who takes a paper regularly from a post-ollice, whether directed to his name or another's, or whether he has subscribed or not, is responsible for the payment." "If a person orders his papers to be discontinued, he must pay all arrears, or tbo publisher may continue to send it until pay moot U made, and collect the whole amount, whether the paper is taken from the olhce or not." Tho Courts have decided that refusing totakc newspapers ami periodicals from tho post-ollice, or removing aud leaving them uncalled for, is prinifl facie evidence of the intentional fraud." The Trade Protection Society sued sixteen of their subscribers for arrears of subscription to their paper. The defendants admitted that they were subscribers, but refused to pay the amount sued for, alleging by their attorney as a defence that the paper was sent to them after they had gtveu notice to the proprietors to discontinue sending same tr> them. The plaintiffs, by their attorney, Mr J. M'Carthy, contended that "the defendants were liable, as at the samo time the notice was sent the defendants were in arrcar in their subscriptions, and that his clients could, in face of that notice, continue sending the paper until all arrears wore paid. In sup port of this view he referred the Court to several authorities on tins matter. The police magistrate, after hearing the at torneys on both sides, sustained the view of the plaintiffs' attorney, and gave a ver dict for tbo amount claimed in each case together with witnesses' expenses.

To to Unemployed, &c.—Messrs Garrott Brothers aro still holding thoir cheap boot salo. During this month they will make fucthor reductions to moet tho doprosicd stato o( the times. N.B. storokoopcrs and tho goneral public wo would invite to inspect our stook, us no roasonablo offor will bo rofused. Messrs Garrett Bros, announce through our columns a genuine cheap salo of boots nnd shoes, to suit tho times, for * period of tliroo weoks, commencing from this date. Boinfj their own tanners and manufacturers, they aro enabled to offer a v«ry superior article at greatly reduced prices, and consequently can compoto with any other houao in tho colony. Messrs Garrott Bros, is a linn which has now acquired deserved celebrity in the principal town« of tho North Island, whero branches o£ their bus' ness have beon established. Tho quality and durability of tho boots and shoos manufactured by thorn aro unsurpassed, and aro the thomo of favourable coimnont by all who havo extended thorn their patronage. As »i> eximplo of successful colonial industry this flrni is en titled to receive prominent montion, and i£ tor nothing elau than th« fact that thay do from locally procured material produco an articb equal, if not suporior, in finish and wear to that imported, whilo nt tho saino time they apply thoir capital to tho profitable employment of labour in tho colony, thus doing "tho greatcßt good to the groatoßt number" in our midst.— advt.] Garrett Brothers are vow holding a cheap sale of over £5,000 worth of very choice Boots and Shoos of every description both English and Colonial, and as they aro overstocked thoy will sell at an nndor-cost price, and ai tho salo 13 only for a month it will bi for cash only. This roally is a sale which tho public vory seldom sco in Auckland. They being their own tunnora, importers, and manufacturers, can toll 25 por cunt lo»s than any othor houio in tho colony.— Garrett Rrothera, Wakefield-Btroet, Auckland ; Devon-street, New Plymouth; Hastings-streot, Napier: Oladstone-rood.Gisborne; and fhames street, Oamaru.

The Horahora Dispute.

[FP.OM OUR OWN COHKESPONDEWr.]

CAMBRIDGE, Friday. TO set you straight with regard to the Horahora ploughing disputes, it should be stated that Messrs Maclean, Grace, and Scarancko proceeded to Maungatautara to interview Nirai respecting the stoppages. Over 100 natives were present, besides many Hauhaus, and the chief Tana Te Waharou. There was some little dilliculty to decide as to who should first address the assemblage, but finally place was given to Nirai, who in some of the mildest (jesticula tions commenced an oratorical display (so innate to every Maori) giving his objec tions, describing his claims to, as he said, strong, great interest in the land, and dilated in full his supposed gnevauce. Mr Grace replied iv terms firm, fluent and de cided , and said the land had been properly sold and signed by ton natives, according to tlie certificate, and no operations had been carried on beyond what every man has a right to do ou his own property. He continued that Mi- Maclean represented the purchasers, who declined to accede to any terms but that of proceeding with the ploughing. A long tirade of talk skirmishing next took place, when Tana, who sided with the Europeans, ruled that the aggrieved people should resort to the law, and deprecated any violent measures or violence of any sort. Other natives followed, and Nirai and Tana had each their partisans; buc it was ultim ately decided the dilliculty should be settled I>y law Food in abundance was oilcred the Europeans, who, however, did not, partake. The meeting peacefully closed.

Scintillations.

"Bo brief; for it is with words as with Bun ueams: the morn thoy aro condenssa, the deaper they burn."— Soothby.

The residents of Tapu are short of tobacco. His Grace of Manchester is sociable, but not garrulous. When a young man speaks of a very pretty girl he says she is a duck ; but a woman is apt to say of a very pretty girl, she is "no chicken." , _ Divorce is on the increase in England. 043 cases last year. It is understood in official circles that the Marquis of Normanby told the Duke of Manchester he expected to succeed, the Marquis of Lome in Canada. The "Lyttelton Times" calls the Property Tax "a penalty on truth, and a premium on falsehood." The majority of clergymen of the present day are beginning to be ashamed, Mr Brieht says, to put forward such dogmas as that enumerated by Dr. Begg recently. The electric boy is causing quite a sensa tion in the country, and by being touched is curing ailments from toothache to contracted sinews. He is exhibited in combination with a mermaid, a Japanese devil, and some photographic views of tho Kelly out rages. In the recent vitriol-throwing case in Paris, Madame do Tilly proved that she >yas not altogether deficient in humour. She I told the chemist she wanted the article " for cleaning brass," no doubt thinking she would take a little of the "metal" out of tho features ot her rival. There ia a land of lasting love, '~.~' Hoyond tho minsots' glow. WUoro broods for ages tho peaceful dove And ilowors unfading blow, Where tho spirits' fondest yearnings coaso— Ho was a newly-married psychological student, and that's what he was singing. Just as ho got this far, however, a certain female person waltzed in on him with a sweet little thing in broom-handles, and after vehemently criticising the state ot tho mid-day meal, the parturition of which he had been left to watch, she waded in. In cougenial circles ho now laments tho power of tho material bonds that " clog the spirits' high aspiring," and sighs continually for his release. The initiated sympathise.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before K.O. Baratow, Esq., K.M.) DRUNK. Frank Smith, Robert Gruneson, and James Calbcrt wero lined 5s each. LARCKNY OF LAMP. George Fullwall nnd John James Green woro charged with stealing a lump, valuo 15s, on the 31st Oct., the property of John Unghson. Prisoners pleaded not guilty. Mr Tardy stated that the prisoners, who were employed on vessels, wore charged with stealing the lamp from a vessel. A number of lamps hud been stolen recently in a similar manner, but as tbe vessel would not lie iv port until this evening, he would ask for a remuad. Komandeil until the Bth inst. lIOWK-STIIEET I'ILfEIIKRS. Charles Bottomore, James Whorsky, and James Bergatrom, three boy.s from the Howe-street Industrial Home, were charged with the larceny of 4s 3d, also a necklace, value fin, the property of Ellen Green, of Newton, on the Gtli inst. Bottomore pleaded guilty to going into the shop and stealing the money, but was induced to do so by Bergstrom, who told him exactly where to dip for the money. Berg.strom denied this, and said he had nothing to do with the stealing. Whorsky said he merely accompanied the other boys, and stood on tho other side of the way. Constable Clark was informed of the robbery by Mrs Green, and went to the Home to make inquiries. The boys were called out by Mr Stickley, when they ac knowledged that they had stolen tho money. One of the boys indicated where it was and he fouud a portion of it under the turf.

John Stickley gave similar evidence. The boys had diig a hole under a tree, »ud buried a portion of the money, 2s 3d, which had been found, and the necklace was dis covered hanging upon a bueh nenr the spot. One of the boys had just come out of prison, but it did not seem to have any good effect, as he, immediately on being released, re turned to his old habits.

Ellou, wife of Joseph Green, deposed that she kept a store iv the Karangahapc Koad, near the Industrial school. She missed her cash-box and a bead necklace. She had about 5s in the box, not more. A neighbour informed her that the boys had been seen Dear the shop. Found a portion of the cash-box outside. Tho box was broken to pieces. Complained to Mr Stickley of the robbery, and told him of her suspicions. The boys had nothing to say in reply to the charge. His Worship said the prisoners had fre quently been punished, one in particular, for similar offences, and it was diffi cult to know what to do with such bad boys. There was no doubt but they were equally guilty, although one had stolen the money. Bottomore and Wliorsky were ordered to prison for seven days, and to be whipped. Bergstroru, who bad been frequently con victed and whipped, was ordered to prison for four months, and to receive a flogging.

THE GUJI CASE,

Samuel Kennedy was again brought up on a charge of stealing 7cwt. of gum, value £15, the property of Alfred Walker, of Tikinui, Northern' W.iiroa. Mr Pardy having briefly stated the case, called the witnesses, who gave the following evidence : —

Alfred Walker, storekeeper, deposed that the prisoner, Kennedy, was recently in his employ, but left on the ISth October ; he loitered about the place for some days until the steamer left for Auckland. He left rather suddenly, and on taking a look round he missed his boat, and on going into the gum store he missed'a large quantity of kauri gum of three different qualities, 'lhe door of the store was not kept looked. On the Tuesday night prisoner came back iv his (prosecutor's) boat. He had evidently been drinking— in fact prisoner was drunk. Asked prisoner where he had been to. He replied, "up the river, about eighteen miles," but he was too drunk to give clear answers. The next morning Kennedy wanted to know whether he was drunk on the previous night, as he could not remem ber anything. He told Kennedy that he had talked a good deal about gum, and asked him if he had taken any away iv the boat. He replied that he had taken 1 cwt. trom a Frenchman named Bruneit, and sold it at Maungawhare for 40s. Prisoner was employed on wet days in the store scraping gum. On Wednesday witness went up the river and found that prisoner had sold gum at Aratapu to Mr Chadwick, and on inspecting Mr Chadwick's store, he was astonished to find so large a quantify of his own gum. He could swear positively to most of the pieces from their form and size, as they had passed several times through his hands. He re turned with Constable Scott, who told pri soner of the charge, and said he should have to arrest him. Prisoner said he could account for the gum, and mentioned a per son from whom, he said, he had the gum. Presently he said, " rather than let it go any further I will pay for the lot." To prisoner : You told me you would not be responsible tor the gum-shed. Told you as near as I could the amount of gum I had lost.

John Chad wick, store-keeper, of Aratapu, deposed that on the 19th of October the pri soner called and said he wished to sell gum. After questioning him as to pos session, he purchased of him as fol lows :—3qrs. and 211bs. Ist quality, at 56s ; nearly 2cwt. second quality, at 40s ; and 4cwt. of ordinary, at 265, for which he paid to prisoner £11 lls 6d. To His Wor ship : These were fair marketable prices. The pieces selected by Mr Walker were among the gum ho purchased of Kennedy. They are remarkable in form and easily identified.

His Worship said he put the question be cause a juror in a recent case at the Supreme Court said that gum could not be identified, and the prisoner was ac quitted. Detective Jeffery gave evidence as to ar resting prisoner on another charge on the 23rd October, in Queen-street, Auckland, and subsequently, on November Ist, he charged him with stealing the gum, which he denied; but said he had sold some gum for Madame Duissere, a French lady.

Margueretto Dusserc, otherwise Bruneit, was unable to give evidence in English.— Mr Cunningham interpreted.—Her evidence wa3 in effect that Mons. Bruneit gave about 3 cwt. gum to Kennedy to sell on the 19th October. It was ordinary cum. She had given some to him sometime before, but could not speak as to quantity. This being the evidence for the prosecu tion, the depositions were read over to prisoner, who had nothing to say. Mr Pardy said he would not prefer the third charge against the prisoner, as the evidence was insum'eient. The prisoner was committed for trial on two charges, viz., the present for gum stealing, and the previous oue of stealing Mrs Walker's jewellery. This was all the business.

CABLEGRAMS.

EUROPEAN.

[BKUTKII'S TI2JWCUR AMS,]

UNVEILING A MONUMENT. ROME, Nov. 4. General Garibaldi, who is now at Milan, unveiled to-day tbe monument in commem oration of the "battle of Mentana. THE IRISH PROSECUTIONS. LONDON, Nov. 4. Mr Parnoll, at Dublin, is pressing hard for the trial of tho Irish Land Leaguers, and says that it is evident that the Govern ment intend to delay the same as much as possible, so as to prevent their attendance at Parliament. GOVERNOR KOBINSON IN ENG LAND. LONDON-, Nov. 4. Sir Hercules Robinson, who has lately been appointed Governor at the Cape, has arrived in England. The total reserve of notes and bullion in the Bank of England is £15,000,000. ALBANIAN RESISTANCE. CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 4. The Albanians still continue to resist their removal from Dulcigno, and have offered strong opposition to Riza Pasha's escort when crossing the river Bazabma. The Turks, however, deemed it advisable to avoid hostilities. GARIBALDI DANGEROUSLY ILL. LONDON, Oct. 23. Advices received from Caprera state that Garibaldi is lying sick, and utterly pros trated. It is feared that the famous old General will not recover, as he is vow 73 years of age, and his constitution is much shaken. LOUD SALISBURY ATTACKS GO VEKNMENT. LONDON, Oct. 28. Lord Salisbury has delivered a trenchant speech on political all'airs, in which he ridi culed the policy of the Government. Ihe speech has given rise to considerable dis cussion, and has been made the subject of comment in all the daily papers. RADICAL OPPOSITION. LONDON, Oct. 28. The Irish Laud League has commissioned Mr Davitt to proceed to America, with the object of organising and obtaining assist ance for the cause ot the Irish tenants, both us regards resistance to the evictions and the prosecution of the leaders ot the agita- Several British Radicals of prominence in the ranks of the party have strongly pro tested against the prosecution commenced against tbe agitators in Ireland. The portion ot the Press representing the Radical party has also spoken strongly in antagonism to the present proceedings of the Government.

AUSTRALIAN.

PETITION FOR KETLY'S REPRIEVE,

MELBOURNE, Saturday.

A meeting of GOOO persons Inst night adopted a petition to the Governor for the reprieve of Ned Kelly. Mr Gaunson was the promoter of the agitation, and will pre sent the petition to-day. NKW ZEALANDEKS' BANQUET. Several New Zealand residents, now in Melbourne, intend holding a banquet at an early date. A JUDGE SUPERSEDED. SYDNEY, Saturday. District Court Judge Meymott, who re cently formed the subject of a commission of inquiry, has been snperscded by the Govern ment on the following grounds : Habitual discourtesy to legal practitioners, iuterfer cuce with juries', also subordination of the interests of justice to his personal conveni- SYDNEY, Nov. 5. The produce markets remain unchanged. CHINESE LABOUR. BRISBANE, Saturday. In the Legislative Council last night a clause of the Railway Company's Bill, which would have restricted the employ of Chinese, was rejected. THE QUEENSLAND MAIL. BRISBANE, Nov. 5. The Committee of Inquiry appointed to examine into the mail contracts have made their report, which is signed only by Minis terialists, and which relieves Mr A. 11. Palmer (Colonial Secretary), and the Hon. Thomas Mclhvraith (Colonial Treasurer) from the charge of being contractors, and recommends that further inquiry be made iv England into the matter, which still re mains unexplained. The Oppositionists protest against this course, asserting that Hcmmant's allegations have been proved, and urge that a Koyal Commission be sent to England forthwith.

The Auckland Agricultural Show.

This year's show will be of an unusually attractive character owing in some measure to the fact that tno Horticultural Society have united with the abovfi in holding both shows on the same date and at the same place. This species of exhibition has always most fascination for the ladies, to whom the outlines of pedigree of horses, cattle, and sheep have no interest.

In order to make a success of this Horti cultural department extensive buildings have been erected aud fitted up under the supervision of Mr Cheesemau, the secretary, to whom the important duty of icceiving and classifying exhibits has been entrusted. The Agricultural Show will be a great suc cess, in spite of certain unexpected draw backs, iv the shape of the largest former exhibitor withholding his stock. Messrs Morrin aud others appear to have made every effort to atone ior the deficiency in this respect. The horse stock will be largely represented, there being upwards of a hundred and thirty horses entered, nearly a hundred cattle, twenty swine, a moderate show of sheep, 120 dogs, and it is said three cdts. There is to be a good show of articles of local industry, and agri cultural implements. Messrs Morrin's col lection of the latter will be on a scale of great maguitude if we may judge by the large number of men and teams employed. There is to be great competition in dairy produce. Altogether there is a grand total of 600 entries of all classes, and the public may rely on the exhibition being well worth visiting. The charge for admission on the first day is ss, but as the judges' awards, and the dis position of priz<i cards will not be finished until late in the day, the second day will be the best time to inspect the Show, when not only the exhbiits may be seen, but also those in particular which are the successiul prize-winners. The Railway department will run special trains, particulars of which have been pub lished.

With fine weather, there is expected to be the largest attendance that has yet been seen at Ellerslie.

CARRIAGE ACCIDENT.

A SCENE of a somewhat exciting character, but fortunately unattended by any serious consequence, occurred in Queen-street this afternoon through the sudden bolting of Mr Johu Reid's horse and cab from the stand. Mr Keid was staudiug on the footpath at the time chatting with a friend, and the affair was quite unexpected. A passing vehicle drove too near the cab-horse, and without a moment's hesitation it threw up its head and dashed down the street. With the utmost presence of mind the owner made a dash for and caught the reins, but the wheel caught his right leg and threw him to the ground, but he still held on to the reins, the consequence being that he was dragged a distance of ten or twelve yards. They were then wrenched from bis grasp. A trap was drawn up along side Glanville and Mllyett's shop, and with it the cab collided and tumbled over, while the horse continued his heady career to wards the wharf. He was secured, however, before^he reached it. Meanwhile Mr tieid picked himselt up, and amidst a crowd of sympathising friends, proceeded to Lendrum's stables, whither the cab was also taken. He escaped uninjured, singularly enough. The shaft of the vehicle, however, is snapped in twain, and some other damage done it.

New Zealand, from all accounts lately, is in a deplorable state. The latest comes from a Sydney gentleman now on a v j s j(; £„ Dunediu. It appears to do nothing but rain there. No amusement, save drinking —driuks, Gd all round ; oysters, Is 6d dozen. Barmaids arc the great attraction, uud our informant says he doesn't wonder at it, but that he would'nt live there for anything.—'l Bulletin,"

TELEGRAMS.

[FitOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

RUSSELL, this day, ORANGE CULTURE IN THE NORTH, Uronge culture is attracting attention in these parts, the trees imported from Sydney bearing in tho short space of two years, Mr John Williams, of Pakaraka, will this year have a quantity of oraDges for market, the climate being favourable. This district will ore long be able to create an important export of fruit. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. 1 The barque W.C. Went worth sails for Newcastle and Sydney to-night with 180,500 feet of kauri timber, shipped at Shortland saw mill. The barque was loaded in one week. A girl of lifteen, named McManus, was committed to the Lunatic Asylum this morning. She threatened a man with a knife yesterday, and tore the clotheaoffa woman.

[PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

NAPIER, this day. J. T. Carr, district engineer of railways, has • received notice that his services will no longer be required after January 31st. There is much dissatisfaction as it implies that tho railway will not be extended to thetcrminus now in the solitude of the forest half-way between Ormondville and Danerirk.' Numerous bush settlers have been living on the credit of the future railwa work and it is regarded as a cruel wrong to them. The Minister of Works, it is fully understood, gave a pledge to the member for Clive that our railway would be extended. Tbe dismissal of Carr is looked upon as a broken promise. DUNEDIN, this day. An eighteen ounce nugget is reported to have been found in the Canada reef, near Milton. At the City Court, Allen McMunald, charged with receiving stolen goods from the ship Durham, was discharged. Scher. insky, a sailor, pleaded guilty on the charges and was sentenced to one month. CHRISTCHURCH, this day. At the Calcutta sweep at the Jockey Club Handicap last night value £31 10g, Le Loup sold for £5 10s; Betrayer, £4j Hornby, Foul Play, and Marie Antoinette' £2 each.

Our Wellington Telegram.

[BY TELEGRAM, OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

WELLINGTON, this day. NEW POSTAL SAVINGS' BANK SYSTEM. The Government have decided to intro-! duce the system originated by Mr Fawcet, the English Postmaster General, for deposits ■ in Postal Savings' Banks, by issuing cards' divided into twelve squares each, to be* filled up with a penny postage stamp, and the filling up of the whole card of twelve squares to be equivalent to a deposit of a' shilling in the Savings' Bank. MR ROLLESTON GOES SOUTH. Mr Rolleston went south by the* Wakitipu last night. Mr Gray of the Customs has been appointed Captain of tha Stella, vice Mr Kersie. Gray was formerly commander of the revenue cutter. There I is no native news to-day.

Sporting.

CAMBRIDGE RACES,

[BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPOKDENT.I

CAMBRIDGE, this day. JJThe C.J.C. Spring Meeting held yester day was very successful, though not numer ously attended. A few settlers came from other districts in the Waikato. Colonel Lyon acted as judge ; handicapper, Mr Pcrcival; Messrs Pilling ana Smale, clerks of the course ; and Mr Moore, clerk of the scales.

Maiden Plate of lOsovs. Weight for age. 1$ miles. For horses that hare never won an advertised race exceeding lOsovs. —Flora won by a neck ; Emu, 2nd; Kgeria a bad third, and Blink Bonny nowhere. Handicap Hurdle Race of 15sovs ; 2 miles, over 8 flights of hurdles, 3ft. 6in. high.—Sportsman won easily; Akeake a bad second. Cavalry Cup of 15sovs ;1| miles. For horses to be owned and ridden by members of the Waikato Cavalry Volunteers. Wel ter weight for age—Harold, 1; Orakau, 2. Tradesmen's Plate.—a handicap of 20sovs. ; 2 miles. Blink Bonny was scratched. Emu gave Flora 201bs. The latter won easily by five lengths; Emu second. Maiden Cavalry Hurdle Race, ot lOsovs., over 6 flights ot hurdles—3ft. Gin. high ; li miles. For horses that have never won an advertised Hurdle Bace of lOsovs. Same conditions as Cavalry Cup. Welter weight for age. Emu was scratched. Shamrock and Fidget started. Both horses baulked at the second hurdle, Shamrock refused altogether to negotiate the third, and Fidget had a run over. Consolation Handicap, of ssovs. Once round the course. Orakau, 1. Hurry Scurry.—Won by Mr Garland's Vanity.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

A large number of horsed were training ou the course this morning. Foul Play and Sir Modrcd did the best gallop. Frazer'a lot, including Lure, Le Loup, and Betrayer are all in good form, Kedwood's Amy broke down badly. The course is in splendid condition for races.

THE CABBIES' TROUBLE.

" Too much law is worse th an no law at a'V —Judge Johnson.

(To the Editor.) _ ; ; Sir, Everyono must endorse the opinion of Judge Johnson, aud of a certainty Auck land, with its Harbour Board [laws, City Council regulations, and police acts has a surfeit tit the the present time. Thirteen years ago dire poverty stared us in the iace/t but many of us faced it successfully, as our incomes were made to coincide with our expenditure. Now, with compulsory edu cation, water works rates, City Councill rates, and police super vision against wander-^ ing cows and horses ; also the heavy taxa tion on the necessaries ot lifer lam afraid if all the above taxes are enforced, many an henestly disposed man will go to the wall from inability to meet the demands on his slender income. Councillors go North and South and bring back some: scheme they conceive it their duty to j cackle over. Their last abortion is new: cab laws. We even saw one of them in_a cab. The proposed cab laws are now in print for the information of citizens, and are a curiosity. They say in a multitude Councillos there is wisdom of such. I see the small fry of cab owners have called a meeting to bring their opinions to bear on the subject in the columns of the press. Hoping in the meantime you will give this insertion—l am, &c, Cab Driver, No. 100.

THE ALBERT PARK.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —In answer to the letter of your cor respondent signed "Fair Play," it is certainly a great wonder that neither the residents in the neighbourhood, or the public of Auckland—more particularly the latter —liave not complained of the want of what the writer signs himself, viz., fait play. It is flic absence ot this on the part of tbe Couucil, who have taken over the responsi bilities of the late Improvement Comniis sicmerß, that compels the lessees at last to go to the trouble and expense of deciding once and for all in the interest of the citi zens of Auckland generally what right the Council have to allow such a terrible nuisance for the paltry sum of twenty pounds. There is no " Dog in the manger " about it whatever; but those who experienced the last circus know well what it means in spite of any well intended promises made to the contrary. What with the stench of the wild animals, the nuisances unavoidably committed in the immediate vicinity by the thousands who attend, the steam organ, larrikinism, spoliation of gardens, &c, &c, may well make all residents shudder at the bare pos sibility of what "Fair Play" calls a little annoyance to some few, who, he assumes, do not care to be amused themselves, or see others enjoy themselves. This, sir, is a matter which affects the public rights of every citizen of Auckland, and in no other city is it likely that such a thing would be permitted on what should long ago have been one of the most beautiful parks in the country.—l am &c, Ratepayer,

TJHE AUCkLA¥J[) EVEyiNG STA^mTTTKD^rnytyVEMBER^,



mHE MERIDEN BRITANNIA CO MANCFACTUHERS OF TIIE HIGHEST GRADE OF SILVER PLATED WARM, oth on NICKEL SILVER AND WHITE MKTAL. Sample Booms and Offices—46, Bast Fourteenth street, Union Square, New York. Factories—Wost Meriden, Connecticut. Sola Agents for; tho North Island, t <r,R. MORRIN n PECIAL N O T ICE, We. the undersigned, respe Jlnll invite the Inspection ol the Ladies ot Auckland and tho surrounding district to tho fact that we are Opening up a A LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT



ENGLISB, FKENCH, & AMEUICAN GOODS, IN MtbLINKRY, HOSIKRY GLOVES. FJSATHERS FLOWERS, LACKS Sec &c, &o, DUNNE, HALL, & CO., 174, QUKBN-STKBET, AUCKLAND (Opposite tho Thistle Hotel).



It la a long while alncothe public of Auck land have had a bankrupt stock offered them but the disappearance of J. B. Robinson and the aelzuro of his stockby ttio creditors hea thrown tha stock of tho Auokland Clothing Company on themarkot. Tho trada woro invited to tender for it, and Messrs Garliek and Cranwell pur chased it at«. largo discount oil' tho oriprinnl cost. They have removed it to their City ilall Arcade premises, and as their warehouse is hardly large enough for thoir ordinary trade, they will sell this bankrupt Btook at a email advance on what they purchased it for, to effect an Immediate clearance. They having paid cash down for it, are naturally anxious to recoup tho extra capital thus involved with aU despatch, and offer it at far less than its valuo to effect a apeedy clearance. Ladies and gentlemen aro Invited to shop early in the day, as tho i osaistanta aro so fully occupied attending to customers in the afternoon. The (foods are all removed to the City Hall Arcade, und are being sold by Gariiols and Cranwoll, Draper, , Clothiers and House Furnishers, Queen-strut, '



Special Advertisements. "Toll ns not in mournful numbers " Life is but an empty dream." VISIT ELLBBSLIE GARDENS on Monday and Tuesday .and bco "Hfe" in Its highost aspect. Admisnon : Is, Children, Ha'f-price.—J. Morrißon. Leßßeo. M" M. UKCH IK, MERCHANT TAILOR AND IMPORTER. FRESH ARRIVALS. English and Scotch Twkkds-7 casos by Skrur Suitings in Uluo and Black, of a New Make and Kinish . Sometiiino Nsw in Jiannockburn Twoods, which was awarded Ist prize at tho Sydney Saxony Twkicdh in Bluo and Black, of suporior quality and now closigu. Another Consignment to arrivo by ' Fernglen. Samplos mailed to any addroßß. Thn Immcnao quantity of Clothing we ship to tho largo cities and towns in tho colony is a sulHoientKuarantco Hint tho QUALITY and MAKE of theso Goods cannot bo equalled. Ordcra by mail will rocolvo our best attontion. WANTED, four First-class Tailors, to whom constant cmplojment will bo given at the ton penny log. M. M U E C H I E, Opposito Aroh. Clark & 3on'B, Siiortlano Street.



J/^OSOKAVK & f^O., At theie Premises, Queen-stkebt, TVILL MAKB A GENERAL SHOW OF THEIR TW"EW QUMMER OHIPMENTS 1 THIS DAY, Togothor with Important SPHCIAL LOTS, Purohasod at Large Discounts by our representative from various Manu facturers, us below stated.



The FANCY DRKS3 DKPARTMKNT contains all the Newest Goor>3 of tho Season, in POMPADOUKS. LOSTBKS, CASDMEKE and Beicies. Tho MILLINERY DKPARTMKNT onalsts of tho Choicest Designs in Hatß and Bonnkts, Ladies' and Childrona' Costumes, Visottos and Dolman's Lace. Bertha's Flowkks and Featiiehs. The SILK DKPARTMKNT ia replote with tuo Nowost Shades in Velvets, Silks and Ribbons. We call particular attention to our Stook of BLACK SIUC3, which i 3 tho Largest in the colony. Our Stock of Ladies' UNDERCLOTHING is Largo and Well-assoptod, [and contains all the Newest Makes and Stylos, Ladies' and Children's Joraoys in all colours. In tho MANCHE3TKR DKPARTMKNT wo nro Olloring Particularly Good Valuo in White and Gbby Calicos, Shketings and Flannels.



T riOSGKAVE & r^O. ARE NOW OFFERING GREAT ADVANTAGES TO TUB PUHLIC, AS THE X IMPORT THEIR GOODS from the Best English and Fkench Mancfacteebks, AND ARE SELLING AT WHOLESALE PRICE . THE BEST VALUE FOR READY MONEY ISTIIS MEN'S) CLOTHING (& BOYS' MANUFACTURED BY THK NEW ZKALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. Which can be purchased »t their Retail Branches now established all over New Zealand. The Garments are Thoroughly Shrunk The Fit and Style are Perfect Tho Workmanship is equal to beupoke The Trimmings aro of Superior Quality and



Tho Tweeds aro of the Very Best Desctiption Tho Stock is tho Largest in the Southern Hemi- The STall, Short, Lean, and Stout can be equally Well Fitted , , _ The Goods are all Marked in Plain Figures



The System op Business 13 to Exchange Every article that Does Not Give Satisfaction. And in addition to all these advantages you can purchase A SINGLE GARMICNT AT THE WHOLE SALE PRICE. Mercery, Hats, Shirts, Ties, Scarfs, Bag Portmanteaux, Rugs, and BUnkets at Whol sale Prices. Thousands of Discerning Customers testify I that the New Zealand Clothing Factory's Uar ments aro the Very Beat Value for Ready Money. AUCKLAND BRANCH: Queen-Btreet (opposite Theatre Royal). Thames Branch: Albart-street, Thames. E. FITZSIMONS, Manager.



JUGT OPENED AT A. LINABURY & CO.'S : 2, i, AND 8 BUTTON BLACK KID GLOVES LADIES' PAPER CUFFS 50 Dozbn Ladies' Rink Collars LADIES' BEADED CAPES BEADED STOMACHERS CHENILLE SPOT NETS NEW UMBRELLAS 59 Dozen Ladies' Indian Scarves, Bows, and Ruffles; quite new styles. NEW COSTUMES, MILLINERY, BONNETS, AND HATS. An Early Inspection Invited. Dressmaking on the promises. Dresses made in 21 Hours otlce. A r INABURY & £JO



SPRING QHOW, 1880. Summer Show, isso-i. /v T>URE fi AS H Q YBTEM. /P\ ALL DRAPERY & CLOTHING / C. S. \ AT \ - /CO-OPERATIVE CASH \ q.c. / PRICES, \/ AT TIIE piTY TTALL A RCADE, GARLICK & CRANWELL, Proprietors.



YOU will readily meet with what will salt you in DKBSSKS at our Kstablishment, as we have all the NEWEST STYLES in Pompadour and Plain Materials, in Silk, Cambrics and Prints. Lu3tres, French Beigss, Sateen?. Cashmeres, and the La dies' Favourite, "<Tho Princess of Wales. GARLICK fc CRANWELL. PINAFORES— SKIKTS—hastily Trimmed Very cheap. STL X S.—With tho greatest confidence we assert the CHKAPEBT Black and Coloured Silks are now boing offered by ua. SPECIAL- Lyona Gros Grain at is 64. os. 5s (id Only Two-thirds their Value. Coloured—New Shades—4s 3d, 5s 6d China Silk—a Bargain. OLTTaND SILVER TRIMMINGS-Bugle, Seaweed—Fringes lor Dresses Millinery Trimming*, ot all kinds New Gauzes, just arrived—various colours TJORCUPINE HATS, BERNHARDT. MARL- Jl BOROUGH, and all the Leading Shapes Trimmed Hats and Bonnets Hats from lid upwards UNSHADICS.from Is.—An Immense Variety in Pompadour, Zenella. Silk and Satin i~ILOVES.-Open Laoe. Fancy Top, Silk, and VX Lisle Thread Gloves Kid Gloves, 1, 2,3,4, G, and 8 Buttons Two Button Kid at Is lid and 2s (Light and Dark). (Tub Principal Glove Warehouse.) OLD GOLD AND OKEAM LACES, FRIL LINGS, &c. Pelerines, Braid and Bugle Collarets Fichus, &c. Rufllings, Fancy Scarves _ Ladies' and Children's Under Clothing NOVELTIES Opened up EVERY WEKK, and Sold at Co-operative Cash Pricks. BPLBNDID Lot ot CKKTONNKB Just Un paoked. 8d to 2a 6d per yard. BANKRUPT STOCK of Men's and Boys Clothing and Mercery. Now being ■SOLD at Robinson's Cost, and Manu factuiors' Prices by GAHLICK & ORANWELL. "ITERY CHEAP TABLE DAMASKS, from Is V Cd per yard. WE would remind the Public wo have SACKIFICKD a Credit Trade for the sake of establishing tho pO-qPiCRATIVE f"1^" <?. Y.?.T E. M Wo Open no New Accounts for Dra pery. Wo LOSE Customers who ask for Ukkdit; all wo ask in return is a Liberal Support by Cash Buyers, to enahlo us to continue what is a Public Benefit. Our Goods are very Carefully Bought, and Marked at a Very Small Percentage over Cost, and we must do a Ljhse Business to continuo the System, and the earner our "Turn Over'the more ora Customers will Benefit by their Support. CITY HALL AItCADE, I QUEEN STREET.



Special Advertisements. xxr INK b & 'XT ALL HAVE REMOVED FBOM SHORTIiAND-STREET TO TEMPORARY PREMISES IN FOUT STREET, OPPOSITE COOHRANE AND SON'S AUCTION MART, AND WILL CONTINUE THEIR CHEAP SALE FOR A FEW WEEKS I.ONCffiR, TO CLEAR SURPLUS STOCK.



THEY WILL KEMAIN IN FORT-9TUKUT DUIUNQ THKKE-ISUILDINO OF THEIR WAKE HOUSE IN SIIOKTLAND-STKKKT. HE PRINCE OF WALES1 TURTII DAY AT ELLKRSLIK GARDENS. Thoro was a Bonnd of rovolry by day. And * uokland'x Capital hactl«athored thoro— lior Beauty and her Chivalry. Tho sun shono O'or fair women and bravo mon. A hundr A Couples tripped merrily iho Dancing I'lattorm ; Music aroao with its onohantlng swell. And all wont, morry as a marriage bell. But, hush 1 hark I a doop sound strikes liko a rising knell 1 , , And the Lion walks around ; tho Monkoys aro at play! Valk uoj Valk up, my protty littlo dears? Vot's a Koing for to pay ? Admission : One Shilling; Children, Unit price> j. morrisost. Losseo of Klloralio GanlonH.



Dr Sohlloman's discovorios of ancient si ton and buriod treasures will cnthuso all lovers otclnnaie history, and form a valuable accession to tlio achievements patient search and zoalous onqniry. Thoy ilxand locate ovontd, it is truo. and verify or contridiot tho teachings of conturtos : but really thoy aro not as important ns some of tho developments of medical iclonce. nor will thoy revolutionize tho world of orlxinnl ideas, as did tho discovery of Udolpho \Volfes Schiedam Aromntio Schnapps.