SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HH»H WATBK^^ I^w lllig'or^ng.o.ll ■oNBBT.—This Kvenini, 6.8 SUNRIBE.-To-Mprrow Morning, 5.27 MOON'S AGK.—First Quarter, 11th, O.U P.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST SVENINQ.

Policeman, sohooner, Donovan, from Surprise jsiand Argylo, 0.5., Crawford, from Whangaroi

TO-DAY. Australia, P.M. b.s., Oarglll, from Sydney

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Kdlth, sohooner, Hughes, for WalUs Island Golden Isle, Bohooner, Watts, for Kussoll

TO-DAY. Australia, P.M. s.s., CarglU. for San Franolaco Argyle, s.s. Crawford, for whangarei. Rona, sohooner, MoKonzio, for Kaipara Gem, schooner, Pearce, for Tairua Reliance, ketoh, Lawsoo, for Oaniaru Griflln, sohooner, Bißhop, for RussoH Paku, outtor. Diaz, for Tairua Southern Croaa, s.s., Helander, tor Napier

IMPORTS.

Per Policeman, from Surprise Island and Noumea—2o tons coal, 53 tons guano, 2 turtles, 1 bag candlenute, 2 bags ivory nuts. Per Australia, from Sydney—B coses buttor, 1 box coin, 8 cases merchandize.

EXPORTS.

Per Kenilworth, for I.yttolton-6000 feet tim ber, 12 packages sail frames, 337 looao i doors. 111 £iocoa shirting, 311 packages doors and sashes, 6 nesbrackots, 6 bundles.

Per Australia, (for Honolulu—l2o ..bags pota toes, 30 saekß oats. For San Fransisco—3s cases gum, 33 bags horba, 10 bags coffoe. I

Por B Southern Cross, I for |Napior—lll looso doors, 100 bundles shingles, 0 packages sasbe?, 2 hoises, 5 bags peanuts, 15 bags oandlenuts, 6 oases galvanized|iron. Per JCdlth, for vVallis Island :-31 cases winca, 108 cases spirits, 30 mats sugar. 13 boxes tea, 20 oases bottled beer, 6 bales cotton, 5 oases pre served oysters, 6 bags rice, 3 boxes tobacco, 3 kegs beef, 5 kegs butter, 1 boxes soap, 20 pack ages and oases sundries.

Inwauds Coastwise.—Christina from Rua- Bell, with 97 tons coal.

OUTWARDS Coatwuk.—Kriemhtld* for Wha ngaroa; Cbriatina for Russell; Lady Don for Knsseli.

The schooner Rona proceeded to-day to Kalpara to load with Umber for Oamara.

Tho schooner Amaranth arrived at Qraymonth from the Manukau yesterday.

The schooner Edith Bailed last night for Wallis Island with a full cargo and one passen ger—Mr a. J. Mears.

The schooners Mary King and Elizabeth Oonway arrived at Tlmsru from Lyttelton yesterday.

The May Queen sailed from London for Can' terbury on August 23.

The Hopeful, from Oamara, arrived in Liver pool on August 13th.

The Pleione, which sailed from London for Wellington on August 22, has on board one passenger for Auckland—Miss Kate Carey.

Mr and Mrs Graham have booked from Venice to Auckland by the P. and O. steamer ol September 15. Mrs Buiat and two daughters from Southampton to Christchurch, September first.

The Orient steamer Aconcagua left Plymouth August 21st. She takes 31 bags of mails, 132 saloon, and 260 third class passengers, and a full general cargo.

The Omeo, screw steamer, employed in the Melbourne, Sydney, and Newcastle trade, has been sold by Messrs. Nipper and See to Messrs. W. Howard Smith and Son. The price has not transpired, the Claud Hamilton (s.) Is to be taken out of the Sydney trade, and placed on the line between Melbourne and one of the South Australian ports.—" Sydney Morning Herald."

The "Sydney Morning Herald" states that the A.a.N. Company's Ocean has been pur chased by Messrs J. & A. Brown, of Newcastle, "who Intend continuing her in the trade between New South Wales and China.

Some uneasiness has lately been caused by the non-appearance of the barquentine Ocean Banger which left New York for Auckland via a Southern port on April 28th, and which is now 167 days oat. All doubts regarding her safety have now been set at rest by a telegram from Port Louis, stating that she had put in there on the 16th August, disabled, and that a portion of the cargo hod to be discharged to oarry out the requisite repairs. The cablegram is dated the 18th of September, and the vessel was expected to get away ten days later, viz., on the 28th. The Ocean Ranger has a considerable quantity of cargo on board for Auckland.

Tho three-masted schooner Policeman arrived lost night from Noumea, Surprise Island, and Norfolk Island. She left Surprise Island for Norfolk Island on the 23rd, and arrived on October 1; left again next day, making the North Cape on tne 7th; from thence until arrival had strong winds, S. W. to S.E. H.M.'B> surveying ship Alert arrived from a surveying orufee In the Straits of Magellan, Via Otabeite, on Saturday last, and will remain in this port about two weeks, and then proceed on her surveying cruise, which will be pro secuted principally on tne northern coast of Australia. The Alert is the same vessel which was engaged in the now historical Arctic Expe dition under Captain Sir Goorgo Narea.—" Fiji Argus."

Tne following is a complete list of emigrants on board tho Wanganui which hailed from Plymouth August 7. for Auckland (N.Z,) :— Famuirs :—Beatie; John 36, Mary 22; Colvin : Thomas 39. Mary 38. Mary 11, Thomas 8; In gratn: Christopher 33, Agnes 33, William 7, Christopher i, David 2, John 1: Lowe ; John 33, Martha 29, Mary 7, John 5; Pateraon : Alex ander 87, Annie 27, Lizzie 3, vollie 2, William 1; Bpinley : Charles 23, Martha 26, Klaie 8, Harry i, George 1; Tuft: John 35, Ann 33, Mary 9, Ellen 6; Wallace: James 22, Mary 2i, James 1, David 1; Walsh : John 39, JMargaret 39, Johanna 8, John i, Matthew 1. Sinolk Womkn :—Allen, Kmma 19; Argent, Harriot 23; AshfieU, Mary 82; Bacon, Martha F3l; Baker: Amy 22. Annie 23; Bayliss, Kllen 21; Bennett: Mary 36, Kilen 29, Mary 18; Bibby : Mary 29, Mary i ; Brem : Kllen 20, Johanna 18; Brown: Essie 30, Isabella 20; Brunntag, Lousia2s; Carlln, l Annie 19; Oavanagh, Klizabth 18; Clarke. Bridget 25; Colvin, rfarah 18 ; Connor: Kllen 20, Mary 22; Craig, Francis E. 23); Cnrran, Catherine 18; Currln, Elizabeth 19; Cm tin, Bridget 19; Daley Margaret 20, Mary 19; Dolan: Annie 19, Mar garet 18; Loocey, Bridget 23 ; Driscoll, Lizzie 28 ; Dnggan : Ellen 17. Mary 22; (fasten : Kllen 21, Mary 21; Kwing, Fanny 22; Fairbrass, Eliza beth 23; Fellows : Mary 11, Jane 22, Mary 17, Sarah IS, Fanny 11, Alioa 2 ; Forth, Laura 21; Furlong, Wintered 2?; Gilien, Martha 24; Blayer: Honora2l,TheresalO; Gordon: Bridget 21, Maria 19, Sarah 21; Hagan, Anne 27; Ham mond : Anne 18, Kllzabeth 16, Kllen 12; Hanlan, Mary2l; Hamett, Julia2l; Haynes, Cnarlotto 49: Heaty. irate 17; Henderson, Alice 21; Hlckey: Margaret .17, Mary 15: Higgin, Sarah 20; Hudson, Hasina 21; Holliday, 'Julia 23; Howell, Alexandra 17; Hntohinson, Mary 19; Ims, Annie 19: Jenks: Eliza 33, Jamel 7, George 4; Jolley, Getrude 22; Joyce. Margaret 19; Kelham. Rebecca 20; Lemon, Bridget2l; Leslie. Janat 28; Lissaman, Mary 21; MoAuiay, Agnes 22 ; Mater, Margaret 25; Marhenke, Jobannah 21; Moore: Eliza 20, June 18 : Muldoon, Mar garet 16; Murphy, Mary 19; Murray : Mary 20. Hnaan3o; Neville, Miriam2o; O'Connel,Hannah 25; O'Hanlon, Mary 17; Paterson, Agnes 10; Pearoe, Elizabeth 19: Phair: Anne 18, Elizabeth 20; Pine, Mury 26; Preeoe. 3ylvia2o; Rolston, Mary 69; Ronan, Kate 23; Ryan, Ann 29; Sbanaghan, Johanna 19; Bhaa: Kllen 2i, Mar garet 18; Slattery, Margaret 21 ; small, Eliza beth 32; Smith, Elizabeth 18; Smith: Kmlly 23, Leonard. 1: Somerville: Eliza 20, Mary 18; Stenhouse, Christina 20; Tipping, Mary 18; Walan. Mary 13; Wntaon, Margaret 25; Wil liams, Emily 21; Wilson, Mary 17.

ARRIVAL OF THE AUSTRALIA.

The K.M. 88. Australia, Captain Cargill, cleared Sydney Heads on the 7th October, at i p.m., with a moderate breeze and fine clear weather. Light winds and fine clear weather prevailed up o the 11th. Sighted Three kings at 6.201 a.m. ol this date, and Caps Maria Van DiemanatS 30; rounded North Capeut 1.15 p.m., Cavllla Island abeam at 5 10. Sighted the Tirl tiri light at 130 a.m. of the 12th. and received pilot off Auckland at 4.5 a.m. this date. Pas sengers :—Mr K. Scantlabury. Mr R. X Isaac, Mrs Isaacs, child and servant, Right Rer. J. H, Alcoofc, Mr and Mrs Gaylord and two children, Mr Kennedy, Mr A. Stoddard, Mr ». N. Pitt, Mies Isaacs, Mr J. K. Poole, Rev. 8. Breikon, Mr John McCowan, Mrs Taylor; and Bis in the steerage.

DEPARTURE OF THE AUSTRALIA.

The P.M.S.S. Company's Australia sailed for San Francisco, via Honolulu, at four o'clock this afternoon with the following passengers:— Cabin: J. F. Herapatb, Mrs Reynolds. Mr Ceell Branson, C. W. Hanson, Mrs X. M. Smith. Steerage: Hiss Wallace, Geo. Green; Hugh Ray, Unas. Farqohar. Kotoot, Hillfaonse, Jobn Witzan, 'wife and child, Mrs J. Wilson and daughter, J. Johnson, A. Goodwin.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Talaxoa. b.b., from the South

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

* Russbix, this dsy. Arrivals: Arawata and lona. Sailed! Ara wata, at I p.m. Vessels at loading ground: JnllaPrlce, Fawn, Sea Breeze, Saucy Kate, Catty Sark, Onward, Mariner, Dream, Advance, Whangarei and Towra.

Tauranoa. this day. Arrived from Auckland: Wnitaki at 6,25: Glenelg at 8.30.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Clobh as Unijkr i—

For Wangarei Hoadß. Waipu, Wangarei, and Mongapai, per Argylo, at 1 p.m Wednesday, 13th instant. For Thames, per Hotomahana, at U. 30 a.m. For Ooromandel, por Coromandol, at 11.30 a.m. For Tauranga and Opotiki, per Statfa, at 1 p.m. For Tryphena, per Makarau, at 2 p.m. For Kussoli and Kawakawa, per Waitakl, at i p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 14th instant. For Thames, per Kotomahana, at 9.30 a.m. For Walwera, To Kapa, Cralgieburn, nnd Warkworth, por Rose Casey, at II) a.m. Por B.s. Arawata aa foUowa:— For India, China,Japan,Medltoranean Porte, and Continent o( Europe, at 8 a.m. For Glaborno, Napier, Southern Frovinoos, Australian Colonlea, and United Kingdom, via Brindisi, for letters specially bo prepaid and addressed, at 0 a.ru. Fornowspaporg, at 8 a.m. For money orders, and registered letters, tho previous ovening at I o'clock, 'i his mail will bo duo In London on Thursday, the 9th December. Friday, 15th inßtant. For Whiiiangl, Tairua, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Glonolg, at i p.m. Tuesday. 26th Instant. For Chatham Islands, per Omaha. S. B. 8139, Chief Postmaster. '

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

OCTOBEK 12, 1880.

Choral Hall. Auokland Choral Sooiotj's con cert, "Uandel'a Barnson," 8 p.m. Y.M.O.A.—Meeting for yonog mon, 7.30 p.m.

BIRTH.

WOODWARD.-On the llth mat., at 250, Queon street, Mrs J. Woodward, of a son.

MARRIAGE.

DICKINSON-SMITH.-On October 2nd, at tho Weßleyan Church, Hamilton, by tho Kov. U. Griflln, Georgo Dickinson, to Annio smith, youngest daughter of Mr H. Smith, Hamilton. TYLKK—MACQREGOR.-On August 18tn, at Kingsley, near Alton, Hants, by the Rev. C. B. Walsh, Vicar, John T. Tjlee, Kaq., Commis sioner of Crown Lands. Hawke's Bay, Now Zealand, to Margaret, widow of R. H. Mao- Gregor, formerly Lieut-Col, Commanding 65th Kegt.

DEATH.

LLOYD.-On the 19th August. l? 80. at St. Heller's, Jersoy. George laoyd, Esq., late of ■New Zealand; aged &t yoars.

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

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1880.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, nd the poo that we can do

Retrenchment ought not to stop at the reduction of ten per cent, from the salaries of tho public officials. The stop was at best but a rough and ready rule o' thumb expedient, jnstified by the exigencies of the times. There are rnanj other ways in which economy may be effected than by docking the miserable screws of a few hospital nurses and country post-masters. The " political railways " constructed in the hey-dey of Mr Macandrew's financial extravaganza would form a genial subject for the pruning knife of the most timid economist. Amongst tho spider-like network of railways to which that astute politican contrived to commit the couutry, out of tho thousand odd miles of lines, estimated to cost upwards of eleven millions sterling, which his playful fancy had projected, there are not a few which entail a large annual loss on the country, The other day our Wel lington correspondent, while conveying Mie gratifying intelligence that the iraffic returns of the Auckland lines showed a considerable increase in revenue, accompanied it with the un welcome news that one tenth, of the railway system of the colony is abso lutely worked at a loss. We have been at some pains to compile from tables appended to the report of the Eailway Commission the statistics relating to five of these lines which are quoted bb the most " frightful examples." The total cost of construction of these rail ways is given as follows :— Laurence .. £194,059 Riverton to Otautau ... ... £170,804 Westport ... £214,321 Shag Point Branch £17,840 The cost of the Martin branch is in cluden in the total for the Wanganui- Foxton line, but it may be estimated at £30,000. The total cost of these five lines was therefore about ,£627,114. Thuir total length is about 80 miles. They are lines which have never even paid working expenses, not tospeak of inttrest on capital. The percentages of loss on these five lines, according to last monthly returns, were: —Kiverton, 14; Marton, 14; Laurence, 50; Westport, 115 ; and Shag Point, 876 ; or a mean percentage of loss os 234 per cent.

Some of the Australian papers are asking why it i 3 thai popular Governors arc so scarce, seeing that they have little to do beyond dispensing private hospitality and representing royalty on public occasions. The answer is that Colonial Governors, of late lyears, misinterpreting their instruc tions, have began to assume royal preroga tives, and to exercise them in a manner which would not be tolerated under the system of responsible government existing in England. Farther than this, some of them have-gone out of their way to express opinions on public affairs, and to throw their influence in the scale of party to an extent that has rarely, if ever, been known in England since the four Georges. Our late Governor, for iustance, thought it not inconsistent with his duties to express him self freely on questions of free trade and protection, federation, secular and religious education, and other matters of controversy, although he must have known that his opinions would be distasteful to a sec tion of the people, who understood their own interests quite as well as, if not better than he did. In the mother country the Crown is so surrounded by constitutional checks and balances, and its acts arc so veiled under the shelter of its Responsible Advisers that it is rarely ex posed to the ordeal of public criticism. " Its mystery is its life. We must not let daylight in upon magic- We must not bring the Queen into the combat of politics, or she will cease to be reverenced by all combatants; she will become one comba tant among many." Colonial Governors are removed beyond the reach of party con flicts, unless they voluntarily take part in them, and they have, therefore, no obstacle to securrng popularity. One of the most popular Colonial Governors was Sir Her cules Robinson, but his popularity was not gained, by any display of commanding intellect. It was due to a tas.te ior amuse ments which are popular among the people. The great pojnt in his favour was that he was a good judge or horse-flesh, and this rendered him highly popular with a class of men who wield much influence in society, and can do a great deal to fan the popular breeze irutheir intercourse with those people

who help to form public opinion. Sir Hercules Robinson wanted only one quality to make his reputation as a Colonial Go vernor perfect—severe impartiality and strict adheronce to the letter of his instruc tions.

Latest cable advices to-day report that the Sultan of Turkey is breaking down before tho determined attitude of England, and tho prospect of an early blockade of his ports. Such a result would speedily fan the smoul dering lircs of insurrection, by the stagnation it would cause in tho great bazaars of Con stantinople, and perhaps cost him his head. That England, the nation whose commerce would suffer most severely by a blockade of the Turkish ports, is willing to bear her share of tho sacrifice, is a proof of her disinterestedness as well as her faithful adhcrenco to Treaty obligations. Austria and Germany, more selfish and scheming, hesitate to approve of the course proposed.

Mr Lyster loft Southampton tor Mel bourne on September 22nd.

Mr Justice Gillies and Mrs Gillies sailed from Venice on September 2-ttli for Auck land por P. and U. Company's s.s. Surat. Mr G. S. Graham, manager of the Colonial Insurance Company, accompanied by Mrs Graham, aro also passengers by tho same steamer for JNow Zealand,

Professor Kroner will lecturo to-morrow evening in tho Public Hall, Onehunga, on " Love, Courtship, and Marriage."

Among tho passongers by tho I', and O. Company's Ncpaul leaving Southampton September 15th wero Lord and Lady Gilford and Col. A. Nugent.

Mr P. Doran intimates to,tho ladies and gontlumcn who bavo kindly promised their assistance at tho concert on Friday ovcuing in the Theatre Koyal for tho beneiit of Mrs llees, that the rehearsal will take placo at tho theatre this evening at S o'clock.

Miss Pomroy was to appear at the Queen's Theatre, Sydnoy, as Rosalind in "As You Like It."

'Ihe successful tenders for tho new build ings of Messrs Winks and Hall, cabinet makers and upholstcrors, of Shortlaud street, are Mr Gill for tho carpentry work, and Mr J. J. Holland for tho bricklaying work. Tho combined contract price is X2.G53.

Tho sacred concert which was advertised to be held to-night iv St. Luke's Presby terian Church, Kemucra, is postponed until Tuesday evening next, tho l'Jth iust., at the samo hour.

Wo learn that his Worship tho Mayor has arranged to present tho Koyal Humane Society's medal to tho young man Mooro, at the benefit for Mrs Kees la the Theatre Koyal, on .Friday night.

A meeting is to be held at tho old school house, Lake district, on 16th inst., to ar range a programme for a race meeting, to take place on tho 9th November.

Tho Scottish Company of Volunteers will hold a meeting alter tho parade to-night to elect lieutenants nud transact other busi ness.

Several blocks of land at Nawa, Mata mata, and Cambridge East and Fukekura, are reserved from sale by proclamation in the "Gazette."

There was near bciDjj auothor lire iv Onc hnnga yesterday, which was fortunately checked before it gained any head. It was also close to Mr Hoe's saw-mill, and broko out in tho shingled roof of a Government building known as tho native hostelry, which is situate between tho mill and Mr Colling's store. A holo was completely burned through tho roof before the fire was got extinguished with water, which hap- Eened to be convenient. The origin of this re, too, is attributed to the sparks from the saw-mill.

Mr Lowndes has been re-appointed In spector of Nuisances for Parnell at n salary of £32 10s per annum. An application was received from Mr J. Leonard for tho posi tion, but the Borough Council decided not to make any change.

At tho meeting of the Parnoll Borough Council last night, it was decided to place a lamp at the corner of Beresford and York streets. Mr Dargavillc and neighbours wero granted permission to put in adequate drains from their properties, find Mr King was allowed a stand for his omnibus at Bishop's Corner. A memorandum was re ceived frbni the Auckland Gas Company, to the effect that they were prepared to allow a reduction for lights burning all night at the rate of 10s each per umiiiiu, and on lights burning until midnight at the rate of 7s (id each per annum.

Mr Smith, tho proprietor of tho Mount Eden 'buses, will put on a 'bus on Friday night to bring in visitors to tho benefit given on behalf of Mrs llces, widow of the unfortunate murdered man. Mr Smith has generously resolved to give tho entire takings of the trip to the relief fund. The 'bus leaves Mount Eden ot seven o'clock, and will return from town at tho closo of the perfoimonce.

To the Editor : Sir, —Seeing an account of the case of Hunter and Nolan v. Frod. Mosheim in the K.M. Court, Auckland, in Thursday evening's Star, I beg to say that the statement that I had appropriated money to my own use which tho defendant had given me to pay tho firm of Hunter and Nolan, is utterly false, which I am in a position to prove.—Yours, &c, Louis Mosheim.

It was currently reported in town yester day and to-day that a well-known hotel keeper, interested slightly in sporting matters, had yielded to the force of circum stances and made a very sudden departure from Auckland, leaving sundry creditors lamenting.

An amusing scene occurred at the meet ing of the Parnell Borough Council last evening. At the conclusion of the ordinary business, Mr Winks, amidst general laughter, stated that it was a time-honoured custom to celebrate an increase to tbc family of the existing Mayor with an appropriate gift. On behalf of the burgesses, therefore, he had much pleasure in present ing Mr Robinson with a miniature •wire worked cot, hung on cross-trees, which he placed on the table. The article in question was exceedingly small, but might with difficulty contain a very small doll. Mr Robinson returned thanks for the gift, bnt ho could assure them "the baby" would not fit into it, but ho would preserve it for the ea?e and slumbers of baby's doll when it grew up—the baby, not the doll. The Mayor's cradle is now on view in Messrs phamptaloup and Cooper's window, where it may be seen by the curiously inclined.

Lord Agustus Lof tvs is an accomplished linguisi, readily speaking, reading and com prehending most of the European languages. At his first levds in, Sydney, the foreign consuls, in tall bedizenment of lace, em broidery and parti-colours, mustered in great force. His Excellency agreeably surprised the first four by conversing with them in the respective languages of the nations they represented. The fifth one was the • Consul for Crini-Tartaric, with the vernacular of which country Lord Augustus (for obviou3 reasons) is very familiar. He therefore at once addressed Mr in Crim-Tartaric, paused for a reply—but did not receive any. He tried again. Mr blushed, looked confused and at length stammered out, " The fact is, [my Lord, that though I have represented Crim- Tartary in this city for many years, I-a-do, not speak the language—that iB readily— I-a-a" "What!" cut in his Excelleucy, " not speak the language ot the country you represent 1" And he turned at once to the next comer. Mr sneaked out of the presence, and appeared less at ease in his uniform than had ever been known before. It is said that the only Consul who "bothered" the Governor-iu a linguistic sense was the representative of Hawaii.

iAt the meeting of St. James's Associ ation last night a new and very profitable , means of mutual improvement was intro duced to notice. At the commencement of 1 the session the Committee, with the object of encouraging the study of" the best writers of prose and verse, resolved upon setting apart'one evening for a discussion of the works and style of two well-known authors, and Shelley and Mark Twain, having been selected on account of their extreme dissimilarity, four gentlemen were deputed to open the debate by giving illus trative recitals. Messrs W. J. Napier and J. Warnock undertook to treat of and ex plain Mark Twaiu, and Messrs J. M. Ged dis and E. W. Burton consented to criticise and read from the poet. The readings had been chosen with much discrimination, aud the opening remarks on either subject led £o an animated and thoroughly interesting discussion. Mr Warnock read a selection from " The Innocents Abroad,", wherein a .satirical comparison is drawn between America and Italy, and Mr Napier gave the laughable skit entitled, "Running for Governor." Mr Geddis recited the con cluding stauzas of Shelley's "Ode to Liberty," and as, a specimen of the'poet's un surpassed excellence in lyrical compositions gave "The Cloud." Mr Burton declaimed ■with decided effect an extract from " Queen Mab," which he followed up with the mournful poem on " Death." A wish was expressed for the perpetuation of this mode of entertainment, but it was acknowledged by all that one writer would be sufficient to engage attention for a whole evening. The programme for next meeting comprises : essays on "Shakespeare's Macbeth," and "iThe Maobeth_oifijatoryj^espeotively^^

Mr Melville, of Mount Albert, has forwarded 28a, being expenses as witness in the recent murder, for tho beneiit of widow ltees.

The first meeting: of creditors in the estate of Kenneth Kerr, gentleman, was held this morning at the Supremo Court, when Mr Thomas Macffarlane was appointed trustee. Tho liabilities arc stated at £2,244, while the only asset is the reversionary interest in England, worth £4000. This interest, however, it is said, tho debtor assigned to his wife about IS months ago.

By tho R.M. s.s. Australia to-day arrived Lord Abbot Alcock, the Key. Mr Fox, and some lay brothers belonging to the Dominican Or,der who have come to form an,establishment in connection with the Order in this city. The Key. Mr O'Suflivati is in the South and will arrive next week.

Wo have received the following ac knowledgement from Mrs Martha Arnold, tho woman who was injured by tho murder ous assault committed by Joe, tho New Hebrides native,^ now under sentonco of death. A subscription has bcon raised for Mrs Arnold's maintenance daring horillncss. " To the Editor : Sir,—Allow mo through your paper to thank Mrs Mclvin, of Mount Albert, for tho very liberal gift of £5, and also other friends for their kinducssns.—l am, &c., Mabtiia Arnold, Groat .North Koad."

Mr E wing ton desires to acknowledge the following sums sent to him for Mrs Rccs. J. It. Walters, £1; G. mid C, £1 :Mr Urabazon, 10s j Dr. Kcndordlne,. £2; 11. B. Morton, £1 la; N. J. and friends, £1; Mr Piggott, 2sGd;E. Mitchelson, £1 la ; L. D. Nathan and Co., £2j F. Battcly, £2 2a.

Tho Council of tho Agricultural Socioty of Now South. Wales hos presented a valedictory addroas to Sir Hercules Robin son. At its last mooting the Council decided to transfer its account from tho City Bank to tho liauk of New Zealand.

A ;Uivil Service CrickctjClub has bcon formed in Auckland, and members of nil tliu public departments have promised to become mom bora. A meeting for tho election of oiheers and other business is to bo hold at tho Custom's Ollioo to-morrow afternoon, at live o'clock.

The eight hours' demonstration of the trade societies of Sydnoy at Clontary proved a conspicuous success. It comprised 12 societies, with 11 banners nnd 8 bands. The societies woro tho Coach makers, tho Carpenters, tho Stonemasons, tho Boilor nmkers, tho Plasterers, tho Bricklayers, the Mouldor?, tho Eugineors, the CJuarryinen, the Shipwrights, the Painters and the Builders Labourers. Enlivening and ap propriate music was supplied by tho follow ing bnuds : The Petersham, the Coldstrcam, the Victoria, tin Prince, of Wales, the Frontier, tho Glebe and the Pyrmont.

Tho Associated Chambers of Commerce aro now holding their meeting at Gala shiels. At the second sitting Mr Mac kenzie proposed a resolution suggesting a Parliamentary inquiry into tho condition of the lleots of thoso steamship companies, which are subsidised by the nation for tbo carrying of tho mails, &c. Ho spoke of the enormous amount of money paid to the Peninsular and Oriental Company, they having received seven millions duriug the past seven years, while it was well known that other linos of steamers that were not subsidised carried tho mails to Australia and other places in less time and as efficiently as tho subsidised lines. Tho motion was seconded by Mr Howatt, and supported by Mr Moor, and ultimately agreed to,

A meeting o the memoers ot tho Labourers' Aid Society was held last even ing at tho ThisUo Hotel, Mr Huge in tlio chair. Mr Ncylon was tho chief speaker, and regretted that he was not able to be in attendance at tho last meeting. While admitting that the condition of tho Society was not encouraging nt present, he con sidered that there was great necessity for organisation. Tho labour market was glutted, and there was a tendency for wages to go down, and worse would occur if they did not meet the capital half-way. If the Socioty was maintained, it would be a body which would bo in communication with other districts and places, and would provout, by funnelling accurate informa tion, the flooding of tho labour market. Tho chairman replied to the remarks ot Mr Ncylon. Tho original motion proposed at tho previous mooting was carried: A small balance was in hand to tho credit of the Society, nnd it was resolved to consider its distribution, whether in public charities or in cases of individual distress at the next meeting to be held on Thursday, the 21st inst.

I desiro to impress upon Auckland Busi noss Moo tho Important tact that tbo " Asso clatod News and Advertising Duroau," tttioh bury'B Buildings, invari»b"y rcpresonla tho ndvortlßer, not tho newspaper proprlotor—that is to say, aoiing us we do as resident Auckland AkoiiU, for every lending journal published throughout this and tho ueiKnbouring colonies. AT ONK UNIFORM lUTK OK COMMlSSlON—reprO sentinK no paper specially, but ai.l generally— wo can havo no moliva (or misleading, but rather to supply rellab o and valuable Informa tion so aa to enable tho advertiser to select without difficulty the media beat suited to any £ articular purpose.—W. Bartlect lrfWKbridgo, lanagcr,—[advt.l

Scintillations.

'Bo fcrlet: for, it 1 with words as with sun beams; the more they aroojndensec!, the deeper they burn."—Boothicy.

B.M.S. Daiuu proceeds to Fiji on the 18th.

Miss Black, a pianiste of some reputation ia the South, has settled in Auckland.

Mr Carpenter is the coming candidate for the Grahamstown Mayoralty. l'arnell has presented its Mayor with a silver cradle on tho occasion of an Increase in his family.

Captain Steelo lias cabled to Messrs Grant and Foster tho successful result of his negotiations.

An irishman was boasting that the besl thing iv Ireland was her whisky. With al her faults he loved her "still."

Clancy, sentenced to death for the " Carl" murders and commuted to ten years, hos served seven, and is to be released shortly. The '"Wairarapa Standard" doubts whether the natives would give land for the West Coast railroad even were thenecessary funds raised in Wellington. Some startling movements are said to be in progress to mako a good defence for Ned Kelly.

Hotel bars in Oamaru are ornamented with placards bearing the words, " All spirits sold here adultered with water." A Chinaman who fell off a train at Oamaru bounded up like a ball and called out to the guard in pigeon English to stop. The guard was deaf.

He who does not think too much of him self is much more esteemed than he imagines.

The "Age" says that Stuart O'Brien is heartily hissed every evening in Deacon Skinner in "Struck > il."

. A man fainted at the grave of his fourth wife. " What sball we do with him ?" asked a bystander. " Let him alone, he'll soon ' re-wive.'"

The J)unedin "Herald" thinks that the North is precious well off, and only needs a little more energy and self-reliance to make it as prosperous and contented as the South.

Young ladies who wish to have small mouths are advised to repeat this at frequent intervals during the day : " Fanny Finch fried five floundering frogs for Francis Fowler's father."

MrUpjohD, the newly appointed Victorian fliigellator, is a completesucccss. He flogged three criminals the other day, and inflicted on them terrible punishment. We want such a man here to punish the brutes who criminally assault young gira.

Great International Rowing Match.

(FKOM THE SYDNEY "NEWS.")

LONDON, October 5. . In the great rowing match to-day between Laycock, of Sydney, and Blackman, over the champion course for £200, from Putney to Mortlake, on the Thames, the Sydney man won as he liked, as at Chiswick, Black man was bo completely beaten that he stopped rowing. The betting was in favour of Blackman. The attendance was good, and the race excited a great deal of interest in view of the coming contest between Trickett and Hanlan.

[Fkom the " s. M. Herald "j

October, 6., The race botween Laycock, of Sydney, and Blackmail, of London, took place to day over the usual course from Putney to Mortlake. Laycock was the favourite in the betting before starting. Blackman got away with the lead, but after the men had been rowing tnree minutes Laycock drew level. Blackman spurted finely, but the Australian forged steadily ahead, and, by superior stamina, distanced his opponent, who was dead beat in 12 minutes, Laycock finishing the remainder of the course alone. Time, 25 minutes.

A KOWXNG MATCH,

October 4.

Thomas defeated Cannon in the rowing match. Trickett, Eanlon, and Laycock were present among the spectators, TheJ TOAnfJiiar xanu vprw pnlt\ nnA win+rir ' .:.'." t

Melbourne International Exhibition.

(Kkoji Our Special REfOKTEK.)

THE EXHIBITION BUILDING.

Melbourne, October 5. There is no necessity tor mo to trouble your readers or to encroach upon your proverbially valuable Bpacei with a graphic description of the conglomeration of wood and corrugated iron, which constitutes the show place into which all the Dutions of the earth have liborally poured their representa tive wealth, in tho shape of arts, sciencos, and' manufactures. Any of your local stationer.* will supply you with an elegantly engraved picture of the building for a shilling, and at this cheap rate it would scarcely pay to worry out a pen and ink description, which would not bo half so lluttoring, though it might bo more true to nature. The artistß, who have executed tho various engravings, have not A.B. or Cd it, nor supplied a viow showing that here wood and iron is used, or there the structure is of brick. Ho has skilfully and carefully reproduced the front section, showing an order of architecture which has been dignified with the title of "severely original." :On paper, our Exhibition building is a grand production, and the grounds surrounding it are magnifi cent ;it is a pity, therefore, that any ono should como so far to be so gruatly disappointed, and it would _be _un generous of mo ito dispel the illusion. After all tlio building is only a series of

customs or receiving sheda with a preten tious front-only that and nothing more, and the gardens.consist of a few ill-arranged bods, and a massing of stumpy trees. Its ivroa is extensive, and on a hot Sunday it will inako a grand grill-house, in which .thousands will bo done to death by .the beat

of tlio sun plnying on tlio low iron roof. Uut yon havo Hobson'a choice—you can go and bo frizzlod in tlicro while pretending to study arts and manufactures, or "dotho block ". in a " "brick-Aeldcr," and have your eyes switched out of your head with Wel lington dust and pobb'oi, iv a vain eudea> your to show off your finery whilo studying human nature, as it is evoiy afternoon pour tnvyed in Bourkc or Collins-street*. There is only one man that I know of who is likoly to niako a fortune within the walls ot the building, and that is Piggcrßgill, the caterer. Joe swears they must either drink or die.

The valuo of tho catalogue as a giiido book may best bo judged by tho fact that tho Intercolonial and Euglish Commissions are classified under the head of " foreigners." Tlwy are not as with tho Americans " Illarstcd Britishers," but as with the Chinese "Barbarians" Tho only thing that surprises mo is that the New Zealand and Fiji Commissioners have not been classed as " noble savages." One can fancy tliu delight of His Koyal Highness tho l'rinco of Wales, K.G., tho Dukea of Man- Chester and Richmond, and numberless Earln, finding themselves dubbed "Foreig ners."

The city ia now full of noble " Foreig ners." There are four livo Governors caged at Toorack, besides our own, a real Marquis, stumping the country, and an Earl being shown the lions of the colony. The Marquis of Normnnby is "boarding" tho viceregal parties, and tho Marquis and Evil are at present living in special railway cars, and dining at 40 mile stages. Then wo have no end of French, Gorman, Aus tiian, Belgium, Italian, American, Indian, and Japanese notables, besides Intercolo nial representatives, all of whom are being made much of by the public, and insulted by the leading snobs of tho Axecutive Management of the Exhibition. The Hon. :W. J. Clarke, -who thirsts lor kni^nthood, has been displaying a princely hospitality to our chief visitors, tie has invited them to musical matinees, fetes, garden parties, &c., and fiuds for them no end of carriages and horses. Our Mayor, too, is having a lively time of it, but the money is not so much an object with him as the introduction of his amiable daughter to the ''nobs." Our Premier being a democrat of the first water, and living by politics alone, has not becu able to show to the front iv these hospitali ties. All that ho and his henchmen Vale, Mir.-im ct hoc genu homo have done is to snub those whom natuic and breeding never intended they should associate! with, by reserving for themselves nnd their hangers on tho bc?t positions tor tho opening cere mony ami relegating distinguished visitors to the rear room?, where they may cither stand, or, following the example of diggers when a circus visits a mining centre, bring kerosene tins with them for seats. So dis gusted have numbers of tho Foreign Com missioners been with the treatment they have received at the hands of the executive that they determined to be absent from the inaugural ceremony, and, to show their resentment of tho "grab oil" tendencies of Victorian manufacturers who have appro priated all tho best stands in the building and tho greater part of tho space, the re presentatives of Kuglish exhibitors resolved to go upon a picnic excursion on the open ing day. Theso discourtesies, practised by our political bullies and underbred traders, who control the management of the Exhibition, have given the utmost offence, not only to our visitors, but to every one possessing the instincts and feelings which are necessary toappieciate the high compliment paid to the youngest of England's colonies by tbe gathering together in one centro of some of the world's repre sentative men. The snobocrncy of the Lon don shopkeeper is politeness refined com pared with that exhibited by a Victorian shopkeeper or professional politician when placed in a position of patronage or authority. Tho country districts have put Melbourne to the blush in their conduct towards our distinguished visitors. They have sent them invitations to visit their cities, have shown them their mines and the public institutions, their farms and their stations, have offered them the greatest courtesies, havo given them the best enter tainment that money could purchase, and havo withal behaved themselves in such a manner as to favourably impress and con vince those they havo entertained that Mel bourne is by no means Australia.

At the last moment the Executive Com mittee intimitcd their determination of giving two night shows a week, ostensibly for the benefit of the working classes, but really for the convenience of themselves and friends, so that they might have the cheap enjoyment of the concerts and band perfor mances which had been a'rraugcd for in their mind's eye. The exhibitors were never consulted in the matter, but some £10,000 was expended in laying on the gas and fittings, and then the Commissioners inti mated what they intended to do. In this, however, they have been checkmated by the foreign and British exhibitors, who have intimated that they object upon two impor tant grounds—first that their insurances do not cover night exhibitions, and secondly that they decline, after attending to their exhibits all day, to go back to duty at night in order to convenience a select tew who want cheap enjoyment, and the still more

select few who would be afforded a better opportunity of "annexing" portable exhi bits under the cover of gaslight. Sir Herbert Stanford also protested on behalf of English

line art exhibitors, on the ground that artificial light would damage their con tributions. The Commissioners, however, were not to be thwarted by these protests, and would have carried their intentions into effect had not those objecting intimated that if the building were opened at night they would simply cover up their goods. This has settled the matter, for the present, at least. The hard working artizan and labourer, who will not work more than eight hours a day himself, is now raising a howl that if the building is not open at night he will not have an opportunity of visiting the show, and insists that for his convenience, those who come to show him their handi works, and for his pleasure, those who are engaged in the work of the Exhibition, should be made to remain in the building at least twelve hours a day. It was a keen piece of satire upon the boasted privilege of the colonial workman—that he has eight hours work, eight hours rest, and eight hours recreation—that the Committee of

the eight hours movement should have waited on the Executive with a protest against the closing of the Exhibition at night. The Victorian workman, like Arteniua Ward, dosen't mind how much of his brother's blood he spills

Then the Sunday question lias been raised, a proposal being made that the art gallcrira should be opened on Sundays, but this too has been negatived. lam not going to give off my opinion upon tins point, because I don't know how your cat jumps, but it was not a little remarkable to find gentlemen, who permit trains to run and cabs to ply for hire, gardens to be opened, and the animals in the Zoological Gardens to disport themselves for the edifi cation ot visitors on Sunday, who even read

their papers which are printed on the Sab bath, holding up their bands in pious horror at tie thought of a few thousands paying for the pleasure of witnessing and studying upon a Sunday the grandest art collection wo shall probably have the opportunity of seeing gathered together in this colony for another generation. Verily, isitpossibleeyen iv this enlightened age to see men straining at gnats and swallowing camels ? One is at liberty to feed and ploy with a monkey, or a kangaroo in the;Boyal Park, but ho"

to see a stuffed bird or the bones of the moa; neither must he profane the Sabbath by, going to tho Public Library and reading about the habits of tho festive possum or Jhe busy bee. But "nufsed' 1 dn this, matter. Talking of art reminds me of those Won derful figures with which the interior of the dome is disfigured; and the extraordinary texts which are daubed about the building. Tho figures which represent art, manufac ture, peace1 and plenty, &c, remind one of Artemus Ward's cow—they require ex planation to be appreciated or under stood. The story told in your city about someone mistaking the skeleton giraffe you have fixed in your Museum for a moa (!) is equalled by the Italian commissioner who gravely asked, when shown the emblematical figures under the dome, whether they were illustrative of our aborigines I A lot of fuD, too, has been made out of the descriptive texts. For instance, it has been suggested that tbe as sertion, "Victoria welcomes all nations should have tho addition "at 24 per cent, ad valorem," and " bar Chinamen." It is nlso gravely suggested that on the outside entrance there should be affixed the Scrip tural quotation, "All this money might have been saved and given to the poor.' There is one thing which strikes, not only visitors, but is much concerning the citizens, and that is the absence of the tens of thousands of visitors, who, it was asserted, were to honour us with their presence during tho festive season. Hotels havo been extending their accommodation, and boarding house keepers getting rid_ of their permanent lodgers in order to find room for the better paying, if briefer visitor, but yet we havo nothing to indicate that tho nations of the earth have got excited over tho Melbourne Exhibition. There are no excursion trips for the other colonies, no i lines of steamers from England, and even Cook's tours have not enticed Britishers to cross tho herring pond on a pleasure trip to our metropolis. Besides tho distinguished visitors above-mentioned, a few country people, and an increase in the number of swagsmon, frailties, blind people, beggar?, Yankee adventurers, three card men and blacklegs, there is nothing to indicate that auy event of unusual import ance is on tho tapis. What does it nil mean each shopkeeper is asking his nnigh bour, while the papers keep a discreet silence upon that head. There is ono important part the Com missioners have not forgotten in connection with tho comfort of visitors, and that is tho refreshment department, particularly as applying to liquids. Two bars tor the cx clusivo sale of Victorian wines, and one for Victorian ales and portors,have been_ fitted up in a cellar, and so far as the beer is con cerned, one of the conditions is that it must not bo sold at a price exceeding 3d per clas", which is carrying out our protective policy with a vengeance, inasmuch as at the hotels surrounding the building you can get it for 3d a pint. Two bars for the sale of temperance drinks, colonial wine, &c., have been placed at the rear of the Victoiian Court, and regulation sizo tumblers and fixed prices have been provided for. In the Indian Court tea is provided gratuitously, and will be well patronised if it is not made liko railwny.station coffee—too hot to swal low ; while there is a booth at which lager beer will be retailed. Tho temperance booth proprietor is making a sensation, hav ing employed 20 girls and 20 boys, who are dressed, tho girls as Dolly Vardens and tho boys as Tom Cringles, each carofully num bered policemen fashion. Thescare tosprcad themselves ovor the buildingand take orders Then there are to bo young ladies dressed in Spanish, French, Italian, Swis, and Rus sian costumes The whiskey poisoner iv going to content himself with common waiters ; so tho contest is an unequal ono is point of "get up." From time to time I will supply your readers with a chatty description of tho various wonders which -form part ot £3,000,000 worth of valuables enclosed in the "shedflico."

I may say before closing that the New Zealand court is extremely creditable to your colony. Dr. Hector has worked as no other colonial Commissioner has done to put his house in order, which he has not only done with expedition, but with great taste.

The Australian Cricketers.

[BY CABLE.!

LONDON, October 6. The "Times" and "Standard" warmly compliment the Australian cricketer*. The "Times" says that the constact exchange of visits docs moro to knit Australia and Great Britain together than years of bene ficial legislation. Referring to the question of payment, the "Times" thinks there ia no just cause of complaint if cricketers who arc not professionals receive substantial compensation for these international trips ; and thinks many will consider that a more generous feeling might have been displayed towards the team in the earlier part of their visit, although at the conclusion of the trip thorough goodwill is being shown to them.

The " Sydney News " London correspon dent says :—" The Australian cricketers form the subject of eulogistic articles in some of the loading London newspapers. The "Times" and "Standard," while praising the cricketers for their skill in the game, -speak warmly of the good, in a national point of view, sKch visits as theirs does, in knitting the colonies and the mother country moro closely together. They also congratulate the cricketers of England and the Australians upon the friendly feelings that now exist, and the disappearance of all signs of the resentment arising out of the unfortunato disturbance in Sydney."

Drowning off Kauri Point.

A boat accident, which resulted in the drowning of a boy named Day, between sixteen and seventeen yeais of age, occurred near Kauri Poiut yesterday. It. appears that the yacht Pearl, owned by Dr. Wood— whose estate lies near Lucas' Creek—left Auckland yesterday morning, bound up the river, heavily laden with draiu-pipvs. The crew consisted of a man named Henry Hunter and the unfortunate lad Day. When off Soldier's Bay, the yacht was taken sud denly aback, and the boy proceeded to bear off on the sheet. Just then a wave rolled up aJtetn, and the boat, being so heavily laden, did not rise, and the wave rolled over, her, and she filled and sank. The lad then jumped into the bow of the dingy, which was towing astern, but with such force that her head vent under, and she swamped and ■was dragged underneath tlie surface by the sinking yiicht. Hunter and Day both struck out for the shore, the latter having the dingy's paddles to support .him. Sub sequently, Day got a hold on a sack ot Hour, and clung to it. for some time. Ac cording to Hunter's statement he then became unconscious, and when he recovered ho Could find no traco of Day. He reached the shore safely, and obtained the services of Mr Jackson to assist in the search for the missing boy, but without success. He then returned to town and gave information to the police Sergeant Martiu left for the spot this morning in order to search for the body.

TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY.

Thk annual meeting of the Total Abstin ence Society was held last evening in the lemperance Hall. Key. S. Edger occupied the chair. The report and balance-sheet, which was read and adopted, showed : Re ceipts, rents, subscriptions, lectures, &c, £102 16s; balance in hand, Ist October, 1879, £14 12s 4d; total, £117 8s 4d. Ex penditure : £185 Ss 3d ; balance 30th Sep tember, 1880, £12 0s Id ; total, £117 Ss 4d. The Committee in their report' regretted that the vice of intemperance still continued > to impoveiish the community, and appeared to be but slightly checked by the many earnest workers iv the cause of temperance. They believed, however, that public opiuion was being gradually awakened to the neces sity for restricting the evils of intemperance. Reference was also made to the Auckland Alliance, and a hope was expressed that public opinion would bo more fully developed towards the necessary means to counteract the drink traffic. 'J ho Committee tendered the thanks of the society to Mrs Uardinge-Britten, and Pro fessor Fraser, for the lectures they had delivered on behalf of the society, liegret was also expressed that the audience at the temperance meeting of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Uhurch was so small. The report further stated that in consequence of Dr.. Wallis having advocated compensating owners of hotel property for the loss of license through the action of local option, the committee invited him to discuss the question publicly, but, the worthy Doctor had declined the invitation. The committee had made an effort to get L»r. Richardson's work on" Alcohol" intro duced as a text-book into the public schools, but the Board of Education refused to take any action in the matter. Various improve ments had been made to the hall during the year, but the committee had not been able to reduce the debt on the property. After somo discussion, the following officers were elected for the ensuiug yeax^-r*PUOUIJIk dent, Rfiv S a j[^ oAoa.P^^g^, ] m

-Hemus, Hpragg, Robinson, Carr, Goldie Coleman, Coupland, and ghalders: Com mittee, Messrs Anderson, Beal, Brame, E. Carfj J. Carr, Cherry, Deeson, Dorrington, Dobson, Hayter, Heiiiun, Hill, Lyo, Moul den, and Peace. A vote of thanks to the president and committee was passed which brought the business of the meeting to a CIOSC. ■ . :

CABLEGRAMS.

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[BKTJTBB'S TELSGBAMS.]

THE SULTAN SURRENDERS DULCIGNO. -

LONDON, October 11,

A rumour is current here to-day to the effect that the Sultan o£ Turkey has decided to meet the demands of the Powers, and has resolved at last to surrender Dulcigno!un conditionally to Montenegro.

THE KHURDISH INSURRECTION,

Further news has been received from Beherau regarding the rising iv Kuidistan. The rebels are now, in addition to rJillaging, massacreing the inhabitants, and Hischott Khan is collecting a large force of Prussian troops to proceed against them.

THE COERCIVE PROFOSALS.

The Cabinet Council which had been summoned for to-day was postponed, owing to the news received at the Foreign.office that the Sultan is inclined to yield to the demands of the powers inregardto Dulcigno. It is now known that the proposals which have been made by the British Government to the Continental Powers for the coercion of the Porte is that the combined squadron should enter the Gulf of Smyrna, and there place an embargo on Turkish commerce. Austria and ..Germany hesitate to accept this proposal.

VOLUNTEERS FOX THE GREKK ARMY.

ATHENS, October 11,

i Owing to the possibility of hostilities between Greece and Turkey over the settlement of the frontier question, num bers of volunteers arc arriving here from other countries, and offering themselves for service with the Greek army.

LONDON, October C,

Tho Australian Eleven left England yes terday, en routo for Australia. In spite of tho early hour at which the departure took place, hundreds were present at the railway station to wish the team good-bye.

FIRE IN PARIS. LONDON, October 4.1

A fire has occurred in the Prefecture of the Seine. A wing of tho Tuileries was destroyed, and the damage amounted to £40,000. THE PANAMA CANAL.

LONDON, October 4.

M. Ferdinand de Lesseps has succeeded in forming a syndicate, which has contracted to construct the Panama Canal. It may now De considered certain that the great undertaking will shortly bo commenced, and curried through to a successful termina tion.

THE FOREIGN POLICY OF THE

GLADSTONE GOVERNMENT.

LONDON, October C.

Tho public meetings which have been held in opposition to the Foreign Policy of the Gladstone Government proved miserable failures. i

France adheres to the European concert in regard to tho Kastcrn question.

THE CZAR OF RUSSIA.

LONDON, October 6,

It is stated that the Czar of Russia has been married to, or contracted a morganatic alliance with, Princess Doltrorouki.

THE MONTENEGRIN DIFFICULTY. LONDON, October 5.

Latest advices from the East state that the Montenegrins arc anxious to commence immediate operations against Dulcigno, and the necessity of such a step has been repre sented by Prince Nikita to the British Ad miral. ••«

The most extraordinary pressure is.being brought to bear upon the Sultan of Turkey to induce him to resist to the utmost the de mands of tho Great Powers. The Ulemas, who exercise a powerful influence over the Sultan and his subjects, are exhibiting fana tical zeal in favour of the policy ot resist ance. But for the opposition of these law giving priests, the adjustment of the diffi culty with Turkey would, it is considered, be easy of accomplishment.

LAND DEMONSTRATION AT CORK.

LONDON, October 4

A monster demonstration has been held at Cork in connection with the land ques tion. The movement was organised and headed by Mr Parnell, who delivered a powerful speech against the present system of laud tenure, and violently denouncing landlordism. In the evening a banquet was given to Mr Parnell, when ho delivered another inflammatory speech. The usual loyal toasts were omitted.

AUSTRALIAN.

SYDNEY, October 11

The Government has given notice of the withdrawal of £145,000 from the banks, leaving now £580,000. .

BRISBANE, October 11. j A demonstration has taken place against the Government for the actiou taKeu by them regarding the mail contract via Torres Straits.

MR BERRY'S REFORM SCHEME.

MELBOURNE, TuesdayT

Mr [Berry, speaking at the duties last night, announced that he would submit his reform scheme to Parliament after the present recess.

The Social Science Congress has com. ninnced its sittings.

GOVERNMENT HOUSE ROBBEKY.

The bnrgler who entered Government House on the 19th September and carried off a quantity of jowellery belonging to Lady Kobinson and others, has been cap tured.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before B, C. Baratow, Esq., R.M.) SEEKING BREAD. •

. Martiu Dwyer, aa old man, was charged with stealing two loaves of bread, valuo Bd, the property of William P. Dallen. The first loaf was stolen on the 9th September, and the second on the 11th October.

Prisoner pleaded not guilty,

' George Cox, foreman to Mr Dallcn, de posed !u the first instance, that he was walking along Queen-street with a tray of bread on his head. The prisoner followed him and snatched a loaf ftorn the tray, and ran down a turning.

Constable McOlellan deposed that infor mation was given to the police, but he was unable to find the prisoner.

George Cox said he was passing the Old House at Home yesterday, when Dwyer, he was positive as to the thief, who was nose other than the prisoner, bobbed out and nipped a loaf from his tray, and bolted down a yard close by.

Constable McClelfan succeeded iv disco^ vering prisoner in the immediate neighbour hood.

STEALING A WATCH,

William Breen, on remand, was acain brought up on a charge of stealing a silver lever watch, value £7, on the lllh inst., the property of John Morgan The boy pleaded guilty. Sub-Inspector Pardy detailed the circum stances under which the watch was stolen from a ship's cabin. It was found in the prisoner's possession. The parents of the boy said their son Was beyoud their control, and they desired that he might be sent to the_ Naval Training School, to be brought up in the faith of the Roman Catholic Church.

His Worship : How old is the hoy ? | Mother : Thirteen next January. His Worship ordered the boy to be scut to the Naval Training School for two years and three months.

THK SORROWS OF A PAWNBROKER,

James Kae, pawnbroker of Darby-street, made an application under sectiou 37 of the Pawnbroker's Act, 1868, for compensation for his losses in connection with the robbery of jewellery at tho house of Mr Eichmoud in Hobson-street.

His i-vorship said he had looked carefully into the matter, and must decline the appli cation.

Mr Rao, having no more to say, bowed to the Court, arid went his way.

An excellent opportunity will be afforded to those who desire to purchase first-class stock at the Remucra cattle sale, to-morrow, when Mr JJucklnnd will offer for sale the pure-bred shorthorn cow "Peta Alvie," whose fine pedigree is given in the adver tisement. The stock from " Vet 2nd" a\ eraged £407 15s each. A number of other first-class heifers, with excellent pedigrees, and bred by T. Todkunter, Ksq., will be offered at the same time. Mr Todnunter's herd has been in formation for upwards of forty years, and from its establishment up to the present time, nothing but the best imported and colonial-bred stock has been used. The sires have been the best that

AUSTRALIAN SUMMARY.

[I'eb s.s. City of Australia.] EYDKEY, October fc I The! success of Laycock in the race with Blackman on the Thames created consider We excitement in Sydney when the teauU * w>as known. The sporting hotels hoisted ilags.. . ' A deputation of delegates of the Fro, Selectors' Conference presented the Minis ter of Lands the manifesto to which th Conference agreed upon as ihe basis oithp new land law. The Minister promised every consideration, although they stated that the manifesto, if carried into effect would almost revolutionize the land polim! of the colony. .::,■;;(■ -™ . Nearly the whole of the plant of ft. Kiama Milk Condensing Company hgg faj? m 6recte'd. It is expected the establishment will be in full work at the begiiiDiiijt-S November. The quantity of orders already received," especially, fiom China and the East, where the supply of preserved milk is great, is far below the demand. . The official report of the Bermagui state* that the first line of claim?, situated within thirty yards of the sea beach, extends in a continuous chain for four miles. The (int. ing is somewhat impeded. The sand variei from S to 20 feet. About thirty claims turn bottpmed a payable gold from three {rraina to some pennyweights per dish. The Wwh dirt is from six inches to two feet; ffi gold is much water-worn. The population is about 800, and more are arriving by «very steamer. ; * The Inverell " Times " - has issued "a writ against the Invcrell " Herald " for £2 flno for libel. ' ' ■ At Temora a fine-looking reef has been broken, showins;. gold, freely. Forty-two pounds weight of gold have been taken out ■ of Nuggent and Adama' alluvial claim, and Keathiuga' party, adjoining, got a nugget of G7ozs last Saturday. At the enquiry hlto the wreck of the Susaune Godelroy, coo. I siderable sensation was caused by. the cvi dence given by the second mate that he was a competent pilot for Port Stephens and had offered the captain to take the ship in there and that the latter refused, saying that if she went into Port Stephens the ship would' be condemned and he would loobo all his savings invested in her as the mishap would be telegraphed from ' Cape Schank.taud no further assistance was required. The weather was fine, and' no danger was apprehended, The dismissed Civil servants held a meet ing to protest against the treatment they received. They decided to ask the Ministiy to abide by the regulations, and give three months' notice of dismissal. ; i. ■ The attendance ac the Exhibition on Tuesday was 5,245, and on Wednesday 5,300. The German, Italian, and Britiab courts especially are incomplete, but>all are very unfinished. The Marine Board severely censured the captain of the Government tug Ajax far not proceeding to- the assistance'of the Susanna Godefroy, aud also blamed the pilot for his hesitation in proceeding with the life boat. ■ The loss of the ship is attr buted entirely to her un seaworthy condi tion, and her total unfitness to encounter the ordinary dangers of the sea. A great meeting of citizens was held and passed a resolution that the action of the •Supreme Court Judges in condemning the " Evening News " is calculated seriously to endanger the liberties'of the subject. The meeting also opened a subscription list to reimburse the "Evening News," The absence of the leading citizens and city members occasioned comment. l ~ " ■ '.. ■ ■

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

October 7. la the Assembly, attention was called la the great influx and piobable enormous increase of Chineso in the Northern T«rri> tory, and the necessity of increasing the police force, with a view to the protection of Europeans. General regret was expressed nt the rejection of the Foil Tax Bill in the Council, and iipecial legislation was urged,' The Ministers stated that the Government resident reports that the Chinese are very quiet and orderly, and would be no trouble] that they are controlling jnucb larger num bers than are now there. Though a large number arc coming, a good many are; leaving by each steamer. ' * Private advices from London state that there is a decided advance in the Engluh\ wheat market. , 3h|9 Eounseville, member for Gumeracha, made a personal aUack on the Treasurer during the consideration of the Judges' Re- , tiring Bill. llu said tte Bill was introduced 'to Give the Treasurer a rosy billet. He wm obliged to withdraw the expression, buf\ subsequently said if the House wanted a judge of horse-racing,gambling, dog-fight ing, or a gentleman in a perfect state of hard-up, they would know whew to furf I him. The Commissioner of Works and At' torncy-General warmly retorted, . „ I

MELBOURNE.

The members of the Austrian band ar- I* rived in Hobson's Bay by tbo Aconcagua oa p the 6th, Passing the Austrian warship Polluco they played the national air, ai>*d i!'> ! were loudly cheered. I" Mr Jjangridge has assumed charge of tl Post ofiice. He intends instituting strict' li" investigations with, a view to retrenchment t~, ; in the Postal and Telegraphic Depart- X " A man named Field, for passing valuole [•: cheques, was sentenced to four years. % The Commissioner of Customs hasinti. _. j ! mated that he intends strict measures to J. prevent the sale or delivery of goods at't ' Exhibition. 1 ■ The half-million local loan will be offered V '•'■ to investors on the 19th. ;: w ■ It is not intended to dismiss any employed if ' in the Mines Department,- but to reduce it salaries to the extent of £10,000. ' || A testimonial will be presented to Jo rC ; Bennet, late lessee of the Victoria, as a. I' L token of sympathy. J 1 ' _ Some extraordinary proceedings took place £ • at Wag^a Wagga. A publican named (irecn If sued a number of respectable residents tor ty £2,000 damages, for assault and false im-. )i prisonmcut. It appeared that ho drew fgW f| from the bank with the intention of boltii $;} His creditors planted themselves at his di j| in the moruiog, and when he came out,, arrested him. One pointed a pistol at bis" head, saying, "Pay me that thou owest ■ me." Green was alarmed, and paid them - in full. He was then released, and subse quently brought the action. The jury found a verdict for defendants. A desperate struggle took placo with i burglars at Colling wood. .iThey were dis turbed while attempting to rob the houee of Mr Kiuley ; proprietor, Mr Punch; They were seized, but resisted the civiliani who came to assist in the capture, A fight ensued; the burglars were overpowered and tied up with ropes. Whilst conveying one to the lockup, lauikins effected his rescue. The others were safely handed over to the police. , A number ot Wolverine sailors broke, into an hotel, ill-treated the landlord, and played up generally. Mr Cracknel], the Sydney Electric Tele- ! graph Superintendant, has arranged to illuminate the Exhibition, inside and out,' on the night of the 14th. . '1 I A grand ball took place at Government | House on the fifth ; SOOO invitations weie | issued. _ I A human hand has been picked up in | Flinders-street by some boys. , | A grand review is intended far the ninth I of November. L Private information was conveyed on, E Wednesday to the Commissioner that a ' certain person per Aconcagua was smuggling a large quantity o£ jewellery. Mr Clark, failing time to communicate with_ the officials, proceeded personally to Williamß' town, overhauled the man, and found.' nearly 300 watches and a quantity ,of jewellery in his possession, which he' impounded. The Presbyterian Assembly will meino ralize the. Assembly against legalizing tho totalizer." ' . . ■', 'M

QUEENSLAND.

October 7. From Cooktown it is reported that the French naturalist, Albert Rose, has been again interviewed. He states blacks on the' North Bide of the Endeavour kindly treated; him, though since his last visit among them three weeks ago, two natives had been shot Mr George Harris, the well-known mercl'aut, knocked down Morton I'avarcs, the actor, and was fined one shilling. The Government have received a letter from the Keys. Chalmers and Beswicfc fiving details of the murder of seven Chinese y New Guinea natives. The Chinese engaged the natives to fish for beche de mere. The natives were dissatisfied with the pay, moreover, the Chinese habitually molostcd their women. They were warned by the native teacher to leave, but refused. The natives attacked them in great numbers, stormed and captured tbeir junk. Some Chinexc escaped in boats. According to this letter the Chinese were entirely, to blame., The Rev. writers, how ever, think the natives should be punished t° $^*ssiJ'tT r!s o n£ 1 peaceful traders at some I I'wind, ni^l ouiern tmy^J. -;. .^ ajg^g^^

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY. OCTOBER 13.



THE BEST VALUE FOlt READY M ONE V ISTHB MEN'S) CLOTHING (&BOYS' MANOFAOTUBED B7 TUB NKW! ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. Which oan be purchased at their Retail Branches . i now established all over New Zealand. The Garments are Thoroughly Shrunk The Fit and Style are Perfect The Workmanship is equal to bespoke The Trimmings are of Superior Quality and Strength The Tweeda are of the Very Best Desciiption The Stock is the Largest in the Southern Hemi sphere The Toll, Short, Lean, and Stoat can be equally The Good a are all Marked in Plain Figures ' Thk &5 !1M P F Business is to Exchange ffivnax Aamoxß that Doks Not »„»'. ;' QlTlt satisfaction. Ana in addition to you can A.«qntta wggj^TH. w«ta* Mercery, Hats, Shltts,~riaß, Snarls. r» SKsHST*' "*■' aDd Bu°kete W1 Whole' Thousands of Discerning Customers testify that the New Zealand Clothing Factory's Gar ments are the Very Best Value for Ready Money. AUCKLAND BRANCH: . Queen-street (opposite Theatre Royal), Thames Branch: Albert-street, Thames. :i;^W'IZSmONB, i MANAOMB., j , :i: :,. .. ;!



Special Advertisements. mHE MERIDEN BRITANNIA CO. MAWOFACTURERS OF TUB HIGHEST GRADB OF SILVER PLATED WARK, OTH OK NIOKEL SILVER AND WHITK MKTAL. Sample Rooms and Offlcos— i<s. East Fourteenth Btroet, Union Squaro, Now York. Factories—Wost Meriden, Connecticut. Sole Agents forjthe North Island, ■» *■■ a. MORRIN JUKT OPENED AT A. LINABURY & CO.'S :— 2. i, AND 8 BUTTON BLACK KID GLOVEB LADIES' PAPER CUFFS 50 Dozkn Ladies' Rink Collars LADIES' BKADKD CAPES BEADED STOMACHERS CHENILLK SPOT NETS NEW UMBRELLAS 5) Dozen Ladies' Indian Soabvks, Bows, and Kufflkbj quito now Btyles. NUW COSTUMES, MILLINERY, BONNETS, AND HATS. An Early Inspection Invited. Dressmaking on the.premises. Dressoß made in 21 Hours otico. * r INABURY & £10 "VTISW QPRING nOODS «TNOW OPENING UP T» AT RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN'S, UPPER QTJEEN-STRKET, A Very Lahqb and Choice Lot of ■VTKW ftOODSI i\HW VTOODSi Fob the Incoming Season's Trade. NBW PRINTS, in Immense Variety POMPADOUR SATEENS ond CAMBRICS ATTALEA TWILL, in tbo New Shades iATHOL LUSTRES GALATEA STRIPES And other Fancy Washing Materials FANCY DRKS3 GOODS, from 6d por yd. SUMMER SKIRTS, Very Cheap and a Large Stock of GENERAL DRAPERY GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Also, NEW CLOTHING (of all kinds), For Boys' and Men's wear. BOYS' SUITS Job Lines in Boys" KNICER SUITS. NEW TWEEDS, Etc. All Carefully Selected, Well Bought, and to be Sold Cheap, A Discount of Is in the £ allowed upon all Cash Purchases of 20a and Upwards. "OUSHBROOK & "ORIDGMAN DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, Opposite tho Army and Navy Hotel, Upper Queen-street. Auckland THE "OANKRUPT QTOCK OF TUB AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY, LATE J. B. ROBINSON.



This Company having of late taken to Manu facture on the Premises, though turning out First-class Goods, unfortunately, through tho depression of trade, could not carry on. Their Stock is all Fresh, and the Best Bankrupt Stock ever placed on this market, as It has all been bought within tholast sis or nine months. We have Pobchased the WHOLE of their STOCK at a LARGE DISCOUNT OFF their Nett Cost Prick, It comprises aLarge Variety of Goods. We hare Removed tne Stock to our own Premises—the CITY HALL ARCADE— and are Selling it to the Public at or Under Tbeib Nktt Cost Pkice. rarx.lck & cbanwsll, VITK might make a large profit by holding it to Sell at Ordinary Prices, but prefer to Clear it out at a Small Advance on what we purchased it for, which will be less than TWO-THIRDS OF ITS VALUE. Because,— ,"'"' Ist. We have paid Cash down for it. 2nd. We have not room in addition to oar ordinary large stock to store it. 3rd. We prefer giving the public an oppor tunity of Purchasing at a little over Half Pktcb to insure a Rapid Sale, so that we may gather in quickly the extra Capital thus invested. The Success of our previous Sale a year ago, and the working of our Co-Operative Cash System, prove that the publio now recognise the advantages of our System of turning over our Capital rapidly at a SMALL ADVANCK ON COST. Those who can conveniently Shop in the morning will find it to their advantage, as our assistants are so fully employed in the after neon. SALE NOW ON. SALE NOW ON. Gablick ft Chanweix. City HaU Arcade.



AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY* LITE J. B. ROBINSON. THIS 13ANKKUPT O TOOK : r IS NOW BEING SOLD Bl GAKLICK & CRANWELL, DRAPERS CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FURNISHKBS, ATTHK ; CITY HALL ARCADE, . AIDLESS THAN TWO-THIRDS ITS VAIT7E, To Clear it Off Quickly. Bought by Tendek at a Laeoe Discount off Okiginal Cost fkom the tkustebs of the estate. riAKLICK & /^R AN WELL.' "Pr^LLY'H ROYAI. MAIL LINE OF irairTanSS;o^3 to Ohinemutn, Hot Springs, dar wSSSS» toying Tanranga every Mon day, TffioaSKSrß4^ Thuraday. and Mi, Wednesday at 8 a.m. of nil kinds tor^^hito fi K°Bf tteß AondVehlolea ■street. oooMng ufflce, Spring.



Special Advertisements. ORETT'S AUCKLAND ALMANAC AND PROVINCIAL HANDBOOK, 18 8 1. TO ADVERTISERS. Businoss Men and others dosirous of adver tising in tho above popular work, are warned against giving Advertisements to any person unconneotod with tho Stab Office, unloss suoh osn show authority to receive the samo. How to ferret out tho perpetration of a triok, in substituting any othor Schnapps for that of Udolpho Wolfo'a Sohiodam Aroinatlo Schnapps, ; will require vory little lutuUeu. Just let one try thogonuino invlgorant; and, familiar with its taste, they will soon discover tho difference It is impossible to give to tho common gin that delicuto smell, that fragrant touoa, that aromutic, soft, and volvety toßto, that con stitute tho chief elements, of this groat tonio cordial.