SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

n» m w a TKif } Tmß Evening, 0.18 HI »H watkk^ To-morrow Morning, 1.10 BIJN3KT.—Thin Kvonltw, 5.67 fIUNRISE.—To-Morrow Morning. 5.4t ...OOfTS AOK.-New Moon, Ith, 122 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY EVENING. Wttltikl, s.e., MoGtilllvray, from Whangatoi YEBTRBDAY. OrilLln, sohooner. Bishop, from Hussoll

TO-BAY. Jessie, sohoonor, Doughty, from Russell Ryno. brlgantino, Fornandoz, from Lyttelton Leo, cutter, Conway, from Rubsoll

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY. Waitakl, 8.8., Kdle, for Tauranea Tonu, f,s., Stevenson, for Kusaell Qlonelg, S.S., Faiquhar, for Tauranxa Atalauta, schooner, Donovan, forNgnnguru Lizsslo, cutter, Josephs, for Whangapoua Fanny Kelly, l;o oh, Williams, for Ngnnßjiru Falrllo, barqasntino, Owen?, for Nowcistlo

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

New Plymouth and South-Wanaka, Tuosday Now York-Camlllo, loading . iiondon—Loch Duuii, loading; Helen Donny to

Tiiuronga-Glonelg, Friday ; Waitaki, Monday Hiwsoll-lona. Monday; Waitakl, Wednesday Molbourno, via South-Rinsarooma, Thursday Whangorel—Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays ; Waitakl, Frfday

IMPORTS.

For Flcotwing,from Lyttelton:-100 Chooso?.— T.H. Hail and 00. Perßyno, from Lyttolton—loo sacks and bags floor, JUGancka jiuiatoss.'and 285 eacks wheat.

In addition to eight Bteamers, aggregating 33,300 tons and 5,950 horse power, now in course of construction on the Clydo andjelsowhoro, tho Peninsular and Oriental Company havo con tracted with Messrs J. and U. Thomson, of Glasgow, for a vessel of 4,100 tons and 750-norso powei, to bo built of steel, and to be delivered to tho company in 10 months.

4. Chrtatohuroh telegram states that Edward Kcarn, mate of the ketch Sarah and Mary, has been arrested on charges arising out of tha.Uoss of that vessel. Some of tho property sworn as having bean lost In her Is said to have been foundln his possession.

The 8.8. Waitakl, bom Wbangarel, brought aa paaaDtrKui a Messrs Owen, Mowbray, Miller, and (Irojin the steorogo.

Tho brlgrantino Annie Bow loftTlmaru tor -Aucklaml with a cargo o( breadstuffd yoatsr day.

The barqnontino Kstollo, which left Lyttolton forthis port on the 20.h mat., has on board tho following cargo:—962 Backs potatoes, 172 sacks oats, 145a sacks Hour, 12 cases clieose.

The brlgantino Roderick Dhu left Dunodin for this pore on the 19th instant with 2375 sacks pro duce.

The p.". Ringarooma may bo expected from Melbourne ami' r'ontli -m ports to-morrow. Sho has the Auckland portion ot tho Suez mail on board.

The brlgantino Ryno, frohl I/yttolton, and a topsail schooner were Dealing up tho harbour when we went to press.

Tho brlgantioc Oamarucleared at theO^stoms to-day for Kaipara in ballast. She will suil this evening under command of Captain Short.

Messrs Kewson and Molvillo, of Mechanics' Bay, are at pro.-ent engaged in tho construction of a nine-ton fishing yacht for Mr F. Williams. Sho is being built on a line model, and is expected to baa fast sailer.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Wanakn, S.S., irQee, from the South

IMPORTS.

Per Augusta, from Grermouth: 158 tons coa: Q) tonsooko.

Por Wanaka, from tho South: 13 keifs and cmks, 18 cases, a sacks, 10 packages, 618 onnoes 19dwta.golci.

Tha f.a. Wanaka arrived from the South yes terday with the following passengers :—Judge Symonds, Messrs Gray, Larfcworthy. Oango, Htophenson, Norman asirapkinson, J. H. Dalton, Levioßonn, Sorgoant MoUrath, Mia and Miss Black, ana six in tho steerage.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Hokiangu, this day.

The sohooner Cutty Sarlt arrived yestorday. She -will load this wook (or Ruasoll. Tha weather ia thiutt Gisbcrnk, this day. Sailed: Rtagarooma, lor Auckland, at 9.30 a.m. Wellington, Saturday. Sailed: Wa'mea, for the Blntf; Bygdo, for London. • Timarii, yesterday. - Arrived: Young Dick, from Ilobart Town.. Lyttelton, Saturday. Satle] : Onward, for Kaipora. Port Chalmers, yestorday. Sailed: Khorassan, for 3an Francisco ; Aus tralian, barquo, for Newcastle. Blupi.% this day. Arrived: Tararua, from Melbourne, tiho tails at 5 p in. for Dunedio. , -

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

Theatre Royal—" Pinafore," 8 p.m. Primitive Methodist Bazaar—Queen-street, 2 to 10 p.m.

MuDgaru Cricket Club-Annual Mtetlng in School-room, 7 p.m.

* Remaora fMoket C!ub—Annual Mooting, in Hall, T. 30 p.m.

St. James's Class— Discussion on tho question, " Aro early martlagea conducive to individual and national prosperity I 7.30 p.m.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Maim will Close as Under:— Tma day. For TauraDga and Opotlki, por Waitoki, at ForP' liusßoll, Kawakawa, Wougaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, at 1 p.m. For Tiurua, per Mercury, at 1 p.m. For Whltiangl, por Qlonelg.at 1 p.m. For Thames, por Knteruri-'e, at S p.m. For Thamos, per Itulomttlmnn, at u.:!U p,tD. Tuesday, 33th Instant. For Tryphona, par South Carolina, lit 7 a.m. For Waiißaroa, per Krolmhilda, at 8 a.m. For Toirua, per Manu, ato am. For Waiwora, liawau, Omaha, and Matakana, por Roao Cosoy, at 10 a.m. For Taranaki aud Southern ports, per Wanalca, at 1.15 p.m. ForTairua, por Oorallo, at 1 p^tn^ For Wangaret lloads, WalpU, \V angarol, and Mangapai, pet" Arprylo, at 1 p.m For Wanganul, porOrotl, at 1.15 p m. Tiiiiiisday, 30th instant. ForG'sborno, Napier, Southorn ports, and Aus tralian Colonies, per Illnga;o]inn, at 9 tt.m. Tubsday. 12th Ootobor. Pors.s. Austrnlltias follows:— For Handwioh Islands, United Statos of America. c:anada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and Britiah and Foreign Woat Indies, Japan, and China, including Hongkong, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and '.Continent of Kuropo, at 1 p.m. For money ordors, registered loltorp, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Lato lettors bearing an extra foo of sixpence, In addition to tho postago, will bo rooelvod by tho Mail Agent on board tho steamer up to the tlmo of sailing. Tnis mall will bo duo In London on Tuesd ly, Novombor 23rd. S. B. BIS 3. Chiof PO3tmastcr.

BIRTH.

BKUCIC—On thn 26th inst, at Brown-Btrcot

Ponsonbv, tho wifoof Thomas Bruco.ofaion. PILOHKR,—On Sunday. 2Gth Soptombcr, tho wifo of tT. 11. Pilchor, Vlnoont-streot, of a Bon.

MARRIAGE.

GIIACIH—TYLKR —On Scptoml>3r2lnd, by tho Roy. J. Hobertflon, at the roaldonco of tho " bride's parent ', John, oldest son of Mr Italph Grade to Janot, fourth daughter of Mr James Tyler, Nelaon-stroet. Homo papes pleaso copy.

DEATH.

DICKrIY.—On Sunday,2oth Inst-., at his residence Cracroft-strbot. Par-noil, after ft long and puln- Inl .illness borno wilh Cftistian fortitmlp, David, son of llonry and Cuthorlno Doery; npc?d 31 years. Tho funeral will loavo his lato resldonoo on Tncsday, tlio 28tli inßt., at 3 p.m. Frionda tiro respectfully Invited to nttond. RICIIAIII) c|.-Onßoptombor2B, at Newmnrkot, Mary Hiohard, twin daughter otKiward and Klizii lUclmrcls; a«ed 2 years. Tho funoral will loavo her paronts1 ival donco on Wcdnoaday, at 2 p.m. Friouds nro respectfully invited.

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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1880.

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

The various modes in Which diseases are spread forms a subject highly objectionablo to certain timorous people, but it is one ■which is of the utmost importance to tho coinmuuity at large. Forewarned, tho adage says, is forearmed; and another familiar proverb avers that prevention ia better than cure. There can be no wrong done by shocking the sensitive nerves of a few, in order to freshen the memories of the knowing ones, aud to add to the infor mation of the ignorant, on a matter eon cerniug all of us vitally. It is one, too, on which t&e last has by no means been snid. Fresh discoveries are rewarding the pains taking researches of scientists ; and possibly we may be able in the course of our remarks to give eomo interesting scraps of tho latest information. Every one knows, or ought to know, that water is a frequent conveyer of infection. It is very generally imagined that because well-water is bright, clear, and palatable, it is wholesome to drink. The stories of the devastation which such delusive liquids have wrought are many in number, and fruitful in horrors. .Perhaps our nervous readers will pardon the relation of one—it has the merit of being instructive. The year 1854 was marked in England by a severe epidemic of cholera. At that time there was a surface-well in Sroad-street, Soho, London, provided with a pump. On drawn therefrom was much sought after, and people soot long distances to procure it. A Mrs E. had a supply forwarded to her house at Hampstead, drank of it one Thurs day, was taken with cholera on Friday, and died on Saturday. On Sunday, a niece, who had bacu visiting at .her house at

Hainpatcad, and who had also partaken of the deadly potion, was seized with cholera and died shortly after. A gentlemau, Mr W., came up to London from Brighton, and took with his lunch some brandy mixed with water from the Broad-street pump.

The same night cholera seized him. In one house in the vicinity of tho fatal pui>*p, where water from it was used for drinking pmposes, no less than eight deaths occurred. At an artificial-tooth manufactory iv Broad street the water was generally drunk, and of the mechanics seven died of cholera, and numerous others were attacked with the same fearful complaint. '1 his is only pare of the dreadful Btory connected with tho pump in question (which was responsible for probably more than 100 deaths); but there is no need to give the rest, as tho moral is so unmistakably plain. When in fectious diseases appear to be spreading, the water supply ia the first thing that should be looked to. Of course at all time? it is absolutely necessary to keep a watchful eye upon it, in order to detect at once the ad vent of defects which may result in serious consequences. No water should be trusted merely on account of its harmless appear ance. A rough test of the purity of water will be found in Coudy's Fluid, which is a solution of permanganato of potash. A small quantity should be added to the water, and if the latter is pure the beautiful purple colour will remain. If.however, after standing a little, the mixture turns to a brownish colour, there are many organic im purities present in the water, which is not fit to drink.

Another vehicle of disease is that essential article of diet—milk. A typical instance of how thisis occasioned isaflbrdeuby the "milk epidemic" of Marylcbone, London, some six years since. Within a few weeks in that district, a hundred persona fell ill with typhoid fever. It wag suspected that there existed a common cause ; but tho difficulty was to find it. There were several inde pendent water supplies, tho drainage was above suspicion, and most of the cases occurred among the well-to-do. Enquiry, however, disclosed that there was a common milk-supply ; 'all the sufferers had drunk of milk obtained from the same farm, fifty miles from London. There had occurred cases of typhoid fever, and careful investigation showed that the well whence the water for cleansing the milk-pails had been taken, was by some means impregnated with fever-germs. Incidents 'of this sort, which unhappily have been too frequent, show the need for the most scrupulous care and cleanlitiests among dairy folk, and also the importance of every householders' knowingsomething about the source whence he obtains the milk for hjs family. Io the case just described, it will be noted that the precise origin of all the trouble was defective drainage ; the neglect, in fact, to keep a well free from sewage contamina tion.

Next, does the atmosphere convoy disease; are we likely to breathe infection ? There is no doubt that fevers are not (infrequently spread in this way. It is now generally agreed among the faculty that moat fevers are caused by the entrance into the body of minute organisms, either by means of the air or some other vehicle. This is no new idea j a modified form of it existed during the middle ages, when it was imagined that the pestilence-producing animal could be seen ilyinj^ through the air in vast clouds. It was seriously proposed to blow Irumpots and fire gnus in order to frighten them away. Everyone knows now that the iu tecting organisms are so minute that only a microscope of high powers can distinguish them. Some ingenious and curious investi gations have lately been made by a French scientist, M. Miquel, respecting the spores or eggs of bacteria floating in the air. He has succeeded ia seizing and numbering them; and he states that they are very few in winter, more numerous in spriug, very common in summer and autumn, rapidly decreasing as frosts appear. In the interior of houses, where there is little motion in the atmosphere, bacteria spores are usually iew. One important fact discovered during M. Miquel's researches is worth serious atten tion. He compared the number of deaths from contagious and epidemic diseases in Paris with the number of bacteria in the air, during the period from December 1879 to June 1880 ; and found that each recrudescence of the aerial bacteria was followed n't eight days' interval by an increase in the number of deaths. Whether this was a mere coincidence canuot yet be said; but certainly the fact is enough to warrant and to inspire further researches. VVe have one other source of the spread of diseaso'to mention. Jt h&s only recently been discovered ; and its interest is chiefly for agriculturists. To them,', however, the information cannot fail to bo useful. When cattle, sheeu. etc.. die ot anthrax or snlenic

fever the carcases are ofteu buried on the spot. It has lately been found that the disc: ac-germs (a minute parasitic organisml present iv tho blood) ronuiin. for long periods iv a latent state, but by no nicaus killed. An investigator procured some which had bficn buried in tho ground for two yCar», and by inoculating guinea-pigs with them produced anthrax and death. Now these germs havo been found at the surface, above the place of burial* where it is possible for them to be received into tho bodiei of animals grazing. But how did they get to the surface, without lifo 03 they nppurently are? By niortnn of earthwbrllls it has been satisfactorily sbown. The practical infer ence which tho farmer should draw is just this: either "cremate" tho carcases of anthrax-nillicted animals, or wise intor them, not in cultivated ground, but iv some sandy, calcareous soil, poor nnd dry, which is un suitable for worms.

THE consideration of Mr A. V. MacdonalJ's circular relative to the railway time-table by the Waikato County Council resulted, as we anticipated) in a general agreement that the present timli-tablc suits very well. The chief complaint made against tho time table liaS beell that cattle1 arrive iv Auck land too late to bo penned, but the districts represented in the waikato County Council send iis maily head into" town its any others and tltey have experienced no difficulty. Wo aro quite sure that the outcry has been a little promatiue and ill-considered. Of courso two trains a day would moot with moro favour, but failing tho trallic to keop them employed the time-table now adopted is tho bent for tho wbolo Hue. Mr Macdonald is very liUely to got himself into the unfortunate position of tho aid man with the donkey if ho makes a practice of changing tho ttllln-tablo on every bl'cath of opinion, for an appearance of discontent may bo produced by a very few. person?) anil those not in a position to consider tho mattor in nil its bearings nnd who jump to hasty and iil-digostod conclusions. In another column wo give a letter from a Cambridge lady showing hor experience with tho time table.

The Paiilmku natives are ovidontly begin ning to loso confidence iv the cllicacy of their fenoing tactics. Tho prospect of two years' hard labour renders tho came not worth tho candle. To the chiefs imprison* raont carries with it tho Additional degra dation of losi of nifina nnd future fitignm. What tho ufttivos rely ou aa a dernier reaoit is not yet apparent, but the crucial test will co'mo when the actual occupation of tho land by European Bettlcra is begun. It has been asserted by one whose long experience of tho native character entitles his opiuion to respect that Tc Whiti's policy is to wear out our patience nnd cxhnnst pur exchequer by compelling us to maintain an expensive military occu pation of the plains, »ml that, should tlint force bo withdrawn, they will el'euto a panic amoug tho settlers aud compel them to abandou their homesteads. Tho Govern ment, however, are anticipating that system of strategy by the construction of block houses, aud the fortification of C»pe Egiuont lighthouse, which forms tho bane of ajshort and direct lino of operation upon Parihnku. Wo loam further from the same reliable authority on native mritlers that throughout tho Whole North Island the natives ale keenly anxious to rtvoid striking tliejtirst blow, or, as they put it, "shedding first blood," recogiiisiug clearly that any serious collision between the races at this juncture would result in the ruin of tho weaker race. Tho plan of sending meio boys to fence resembles that adopted by tho natives when they were worsted in the Wuikato war. When food became scarce they sent in batches of infirm old men and women and mere boys, non-combatants, who were a drain on their Commissariat. By tbis adroit strategy the bunion was trans ferred to tho Pakeha. Their next move will perhaps be to send the old women to fence. We shall ste how the gallant Constabulary will stand tbis trying ordeal.

That the districts North of Auckland have not had a fair chance of development is every day more clearly recognised. With all tho advantages of soil, climate, mineral resources, and a thrifty and industrious population, their progress has been retarded ,_ _ _ 4 ._*;_ M^nijM* •»•..! J*wKir»- -- *— their wants. Except to the occasional tourist iv search of recreation or profitable investment, many of tho northern districts wero a terra incognita to the outside world, aud want of direct overland com munication with Auckland rendered them practically isolated for commercial purposes, except where they abutted on the iica-coast. Within the past year or two, however, tho settlers havo bpea aroused fcrom their aputhy and have caught some of l;he spirit of progress which characterises the age. This is iv a great measure attribu table to the influence exercised by Cuptaiu Colbeck, Mr Dargavillc, and others, who have drawn prominent attention to the local resources and wants, and given au impetus to enterprise by the inveptmoot of capital. Ouo gnat means of encouraging settlement in the Northern district-) would bo the establishment of cheap, regular, and quick facilities for travelling aud for delivery of mails. Pending tho construction of a through line of railway, which will not be financially possible for some years, wo hope ere long to see a line of mail coaches established. As an instal ment we have Mr Quick's coach line to Waiwera, which has already proved very tidvantageous, and ought to be extended by means of Government aid. We observe that tenders arc invited for the c'clivery of mails by horse to Piihoi. A comparatively small increased payment would convert this into a coach service, and would enable: Mr Quick to run through to Puhoi, and shortly to Mnhurangi. A bridge has been erected over the Waiwera river at great cxpeuse, aud an excellent coach ro-d to Puhoi will be open for traffic in about one month's time. Through communica tion by coach to Puhoi would be a great boon to the settlers of a progressive district, aud would have a marked etl'ect in stimula ting further settlerrent.

A football match will be played in tho Domain hollow at 3 o'clock ou Saturday next betweon two teams selected from the Telegraph and Post Oilico Departments. At the meeting of St. James' Association ta-niirht the members will engage in the discussion of an interesting social question, viz., " Are early marriages conducive to individual and national prosperity?" Mr Crawford will open the debate in tho jUKr jiative, and Mr Peter Oliphant will lead the opposing forces.

The football match in the Metropolitan ground on Saturday afternoon Del ween teams composed of employe's in the ware houses of Messrs Morrin and Porter was a very interesting and amusing one. A well fought contest resulted in a victory for Porter's side by two points. A goal was kicked for the Morrinites by Cook, and another tor their opponents by Moginie.

The officers of the Excelsior Lodge of New Zealand Order of Good Templars particularly request the attendance of all members at their general meeting on Wednesday evening in the lodge room, Franklin noad, as business of great im portance affecting the lodge will be brought forward. Messrs Gibba and Warburton, junr., will address the lodge.

The Hokianga County Council at their last meeting forwarded a request to the Auckland Waste Lands Board to open certain blocks in the district on deferred payment. A sum of £10 was voted to Mr Lnndon for expenses incurred in transacting country business in Auckland. A request was forwarded to tho Chief Engineer, Auck land, to furnish plans ot the Herds' Point Taheke Koad. Tenders were invited for the Horeke-Okaihau road.

The monthly meeting of the High-street Band of Hope on Friday evening was well attended despite the inclemency of tno weather. Tho time was pleasantly spent listening to the songs, readings, and re citations for the most part contiibuted by the members. Interesting addresses were given by Mr J. Henderson, and Rev. A. U. Caughey. of Paparoa, showing the value of and the necessity for keeping the total abstinence pledge. During the evening the Juvenilo Flute Baud iv connection with thin aud Lome-street Band of Hope played excellently several variations.

Mr Carter drove from Waotu back to Cambridge on Saturday, having mado a spirited but unsuccessful attempt to get through to Ohiuemutu. The roads were simply impassable, but could, at a moderate expenditure, be put in good order. Great interest was manifested iv Mr Tartar's trial trip, liability making it certain that if the road was at all passable he would net through, and his want of success is attribu table solely to a bad road, a difficulty which the Government would do wisely to obviate at once. The importance of direct commu nication fr:m Waikato to the Hot Lake dis trict cannot be over-estimated.

The Juvenile Templar tea and entertainment will be held ou Thursday evening next in the Alexandra-street school rooai, aa per advertisement^ m M

The KoV. Father Luck, 0.5.8., officiated it Vespers yesterday evening- at .St. Putrick'B Cathedral, and delivered ft highly instructive1 discourse on the importance of Salvation, from tile text, "For many itre called, bilt few are chosen." The preacher was listened to with marked attention. tha Cotl{*rcgatidt)j notwithstanding the inclemency of the ■weather, was good. The oommittcn of the Pousonby "At Horne >! uotify thllt the season will cloSo on tlio 14th prox., with a fancy dress ball. Extra tickets to members will be 2s Cd( and to lion members ?a (Jd. At tho fourth annual meeting of the Otahuhu United Cricket Club, Mr S. Luke in the chair, the following gcntlemcli were elected to oilico:—President, Mr C. A. liowden ; Vice-President, Mr S. Luke; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr C. Bowden, jnnr. Thanks were voted to tho outgoing committee for their services, also to Mr O. A. Bowden, for tho use of his paddock. At a meeting of the Christchurch Cham ber of Commerco tho following resolutions were passed I—1: "That, in Mid opinion of this cominitteo, it is desirable that all do posits rcqitircd under averhge bond for con signees or goods should be paid into the hands of tho trustees. , 2. That a telegram should be sent to the President of tho Mol bourno Chamber of Commerce, inquiring if tho deposit demanded in Melbourno from consignees is to bo paid to tho trustee or shipowner." Mr Elwin B, Dickson forwards tho fol lowing weather report for the week ending 25th September, 1880 :—Mild aud damp, much rain, and occasional strong wind j average barometer. Barometric pressure nearly equal to tho 10 years' average for tho mouth. Highest, Wednesday morning, 30.100; lowest, Monday evUning, 29.607; mean, 29.945. Approximate mean tempera ture, 57.5 (about ono degrco below last week). Warmest day, Wetlueftday, G9.1 in shado; 77.0 ill Ritrt, Warmest night, Satur day, 57.8. Coolest day, Monday, 58.9. Coolest night, Tuosdny, 45. f> in ahado; 39.9 on grass. Bain of Minclay, 'I hnrsday, and Friday, from 4 to 5 tenths for each day. Total for week, 1.3 inches, being above an average. Wind strong from N. on Satur day and Sunday, thence shifting to S.W. and W. Very high on Monday. Average rate per hour, 25 miles; siuco then moderato to light fromoamo quarter. To'inorl'oAv at 11 o'clock Mr O. Lewis wil commence to nell MrF. If. Lcwisson'sstock of jewollery, clocks, broiizo ornamcnti, &O. These artistic articles ought to command the-attention of those who are on tho look out for choice samples of the kind. Tho volunteers mustered in largo numbers yesterday at Ihe prill-shed for tlii purpose of attending church par.ido, including the Victoria Company nnd officers ; the Hobsons under cnnimnud of Captain Dignan, and tho whole of tho Narals under command of Captain Le Hoy. Tho whole of the men present, headed by their respective bands, marched through tho Hovornl streets to Pnrnoll, Tlie members of tho llobson Company broko oil' at ttt. John tho Baptist'o Catholic Church, and Averc ministered to by the very Kov Father Fynes, tho Viciir-Ocneral, taking for his text, "Many are called, but few are chosen." Tho Victoria Company and Navals utteuded at St. Mary's English Church, where Dr. Maunsell preached a suitable and impres sive discourse. At the close of the services the men remnitod, headed by thoir bands, who played several merry tunes from l'ar liell to Aucklaud. Atnouc the oilicers wero Captain M.ahon, Lieutenants Connolly, Purkcr, Srhith, Selfe, and Flynn. Wo would Atorir the attention of our readers to Mr 11. U. Smith's advertisement in another column. He publishes a number of testimonials in favour of hi? stoves, colouial ovens, nnd announces that they will be sold on the deferred payment system. The Hon. Jamos "Williamson, M.L C, has at la.«t mado an inCrgctic start to cultivate his splendid property, consisting of many thousands of acres of rich land near Hamilton. Tho valuable services of Mr Cawkwell have been secured. On Saturday Mr Williamson went to tho estate to arrange (he plim of operations. Among the first works will be the ploughing of 1,000 acres of land, a third of which will bo planted with turnips. Ono hundred and fifty tons of bone duat are to bo used, thereby giving the soil every chance of yielding largo re turns. Mr Williamson is determined ere many years aro past to convert tho now u.si'lotfs swamp lands into v smiling cultiva tion, and instead of a broad cxpanno of bulrushes nud (lax meeting tho eye of the Southern traveller tho latter will see a vast field ot gold oil corn. Mr that the wealthy proprietor of the swamp has " put his hand to the plough," for Mr Williamson never docs things by halves, aud Hamilton mity be congratulated on the extensive improTcments about to be made on the hitherto dreary-looking wilstc. Mr Williamson will deacrvc general thanks if he can find work for Mr Garrard and a few scoro others, and wo echo the encouraging sentiment expressed by one of Mr William son's friends, who said, "Wire in, James, and get your name up I"

A number ot young men met last week iv Eagleton'a saloon, Queen-street, for the purpose of forming a higher class dramatic club, for tho avowed purpose of bringing latent local talent into play. MrEagleton, who occupied the chair, placed the matter pretty fully beforcjthc meeting. He con sidered that, for several reasons, such a Bocicty should bo inaugurated ; it would be the means of keeping young men away from places which teuded rather to do gradelthan improve their morals, and further it would induce them to study the works of dramatic authors from Shakespeare to Sheridan Kuowlcs, whose works were not only calculated to amuse, but to strengthen the mind by imparting true and noble thoughts. Several other speakers having spoken favourably of the project about 20 young men gave in their names as mem bers. The title of the Club was the next consideration, and tho names of several authors were introduced, but finally, on tho suggestion of the chairman, it was almost unanimously resolved to call it tho " Garrick Club." Ono member said that hundreds of similar Clubs had adopted the name of the immortal " David," aud sue guested the "Joe Miller Society," as the members intended to go in for comeiiy and good jokes. Finally the name of Gurrick wan adopted, and it was determined to give an entertainment with a new local piece at an early date.

Mr Nadcn and pleuro-pncumonui have both left Waikato. The former leaves many who profess to regret his abscne:, but none express sorrow that the latter has gouc ; indeed they

" Part without tho least regret, Kxcopt that thay had ovor met." Mr Nadeu's short but brilliant carcur in Waikato has suddenly closed, and the question, where is Nadeu ? is often asked by Cambridge tradespeople, who manifest special interest in the possessor of the diploma of veterinary merit, and the great authority on pleuro. Still ho cannot bo accused of having done nothing in Waikato. He kept tho whole district in a foment for months. Horses without number wcro required; horsemen galloped furiously by night aud by day ; and the fact that the money for " hire " hos not teen paid, does not prove the horses wero not used, or not required. When tent to find pleuro in a herd, he has never been accused of not finding it. Fortunately the South Auckland Cattle Board comprised men of position. and experience, and they acted in the main in a scnsiblo manner with a view to the good of stock owners. Mr Gerso tho Wanganui Inspector who was (his friends assert) abruptly sent back because he could never find any plouro, writes to a farmer in Waikato nnd says that everything ba3 turned out as he predicted. All will be delighted if tho pleuro is really extinct, and if Mr Naden has taken it away with him ho deserves a public testi monial.

A public meeting was held in the Masonic Hall, Onehunga, on Snturday night, for the purpose of taking into consideration the Onehuuga Water Reserved Act. About 50 ratepayers were present. The Town Clerk read the Act. Tho Mayor (Mr Codlin) pre sided. He said it was necessary to explain that a meeting for the same purpose look place previously, but the Government raised an objection to the mode in which the business was conducted, consequently tho whole of the work should be gone over again. ConncillorHillmoved, "ThattheOne hunga Water lteserves Act, 1879, be brought into operation." Seconded by Councillor Broadfoot, who hoped that the motion would be carried unanimously. Mr Earl attempted to move an amendment, but the Chairman considered it unnecessary, and said he should not put it to the meeting. It was withdrawn accordingly. Mr liastio opposed tho Act because a clause in the Act read—"That the Council may plant with trees and beautify a portion of this reserve." lie was against expending money on such improvements. Nearly two hundred pounds were expended on tho Green Hill ou tree-planting, and the resi dents derived no benefit from it. Tho Chair man convinced the meeting that the last speaker's remarks were erroneous aud mis leading. Several questions were asked and replied to by the Town Clerk and Mayor, The Chairman put the resolution : " That the Onehunga Water Kosorves Act, 1879, bo brought into operation," which was carried unanimously. A poll would take place on the 7th October at the Court-house, One hunga. A vote of thanks to the Chairman brought the mccliug to a close.—(Correspon jen k) a__

In compliance with a request made by Mr J. A. Whitaker to tlie Government tlie Commissioner of Waste Lands will sell tho Ngaruawahitt suburban lauds as soon as possible.

Tho juvenile Templars Will hold their tea mcUiug and entertainment in tho Alexandra-street school-room oil Thursday Oveniii'i

, Mr Bill having been driven off his land i ' near Lake Witikare by ft party of Hauhaus, I and the Government having turned a deaf' ar to his appeals for protection—the sct lers talk ot~ taking matters Into their miids. Lake Waikare is close to Bangiriri where the Maoris got suoh a thrashiug in 1563, Tbo nuomploycd assembled this morning in High-street by order of their loader, but Mr Garrurd not appearing at the appointed hour, some of the lads dispersed, while others pushed into the Police Court, and had a darkening effect upon the proceed ings. At the close of the business there was a general striking of matches, and having lit their varied pipes tho majority went whistling dway as though in full em ployment. The following scholars are requested by the Committee of the Scripture Gift Associa tion to call for their papers now lying at MessrsCnamptaloupandCoopoi'sjStationcrs, Queen-street:—Aitkeii) Wllliu'ni, Aitkcn, Emma, Bull, Sophia Eflie, Hooker, Ada, Hayes, Charles, Mears, Kobert, McKenzie, William 11., mid fifteen others. ThcParncllanti-smokcrsaresupportedbya distinguished poot in their antipathy to the weed. Swinburne, who abhors tobnecq with the righteous zeal of a man to whom it is a poisonous nuisance, avoiding it when possi ble, iv entering a certain Club in Sweden, and trying iv Vain to find a room free from smokers, at last apostrophized in his wrath tho unconscious oll'enders in this fashion : "James I. Was a knaVej a tyrant, a fool, a liar, and a c'dwnrd ; but 1 love him, Worship him, bi'cauHO lie slit the throat of the black guard, Kaleigh, who invented lilthy amok; ing." In a letter to tho ttangitikci Advocate, Sir W. Fox BnyH :—Thoro is, lam sorry to Hay, no hope for the West Coast railway at present. The Government ia willing to hand over the work and material at present on hand on liberal terms to any company which might bo formed ; but a clause which was proposed to bo added to tho Hallway Con structiou Kill to enable It to be dono was lost with the bill. It is certain, however, that tho West Coast must hare this railway —it is only a question of timo ; and if the settlers between Wellington inclusive and Tarannki combine in eaancst, I hope that ucxt session may enablo un to get it. Tho "Lyttolton '.Times" mentions tlint Mr Coulson, thu manager of the Coal mine at Coalgatc, South Malvern, tried to encaqu a number of tho unemployed to work in the mino. Tho torms he ollered were 7s por day and house accommodation, men to lind thoif own blankets and provision?. Thoso proposals were rejected, as they would not work except at 8j per day, railway faro to Coalgntc, and a promise that if they did not like tlie Work they should bo allowed their return fare to Christchurcli. A subscription lias been started in Sydney with tbo view of presenting Murdoch with a testimonial for tlio grand innings ho played against All England. It is proposes that as soon as the Australians return they should be played against by a team made up of tho following i~K. Allan, T. Koran, C. lianiiennuiij E. Evans, Donald Camp* bell, Maaaie, Kendall, Klliott, T. Garrett, D. Gregory. F. JJakel- and Coates, Henty or W. 11. Cooper. Tho following arc tho nominations for the principal events at the f >amaru races : - Waitaki County Plato.—Little John, Un known, Maid of AVaitaki, Honest Jack, Blue Pettr, Magician, Ned Kelly, and Shillelagh. Waitaki Cup.—Lara, Hand wick, Clarence. Unknown, Adamant, York, Torn, Emerald, Cotting, Kace, NUlie Charlie, and Banshee. Waitaki Jockey Club Handicap.—Laia, Itaudwick, Pilot, Fish, Clarence, Unknown, Blue Peter, Adamant, York, Tera, Maid of Waitaki, Magician, and Emerald, Tbo very interesting ceremony of the renewal of baptismal vows by the children of tho various Catholic churches of Auck land took place yesterday afternoon in St. Patrick's Cathedral. II "< Grace Archbishop Steins officiated, nttcndod by Fathers W, McDonald and O'Dwyor. His Grace after tho singing of the hymn " Mother of Mercy '' by the juvenile choir—Miss Kirby presiding at the harmonium—delivered a very affecting and practical discourse suited to lim heaicts-, .There couKl ■•<>♦ i,».— v..« less thnnTOO children and over 200 adults, comprising parent*, &c, present. Tho mercbers of the Christian Doctrine Society deservo much credit for the order which prevailed throughout. The proceedings concluded with Benediction of the lilessed Sacrament by His Grace, followed by tho beautiful hymn "Daily, Daily Sing to Mary " by tho choir. It may be here stated that Miss .S. Lynch read the form of vows. There wcro about thirty of tho chil dren of Mary present. Mr Simonsen starts for New Zealand With his now JEnglish and Italian Opera Com pany iv about two months, after playing in Melbourne. They will produco Trovatoro, Truviata, Un Ballo, Lucia, Lucrezia, Somnambula, Faust, Martha, Maritanii, Bohemian Girl, Carmen, Merry Wives of Wiudsor, Hermit's Hell, La Damo Blanche (the white Lady of Avenel), Freischutz, Carlo Broschi, and one or two other new operas. The company will be half Italtan and half English, so as to appear on alter nate nights. Tho two best tenors in Aus tralia— Paladini for Italian, and Branchi for English—have been engaged as principles. All the leading people will be good. The chorus will bo small, but first-class. The company start from tho Bluff and work their way Northwards. It is not certain whether they will visit Auckland.

Spiritualists will bo interested in tht following story told by tho Parihaka corres pondent of the "Hawera Star":—"lt is Biiid that many natives were asleep in Tohu's wharo one night last week, when some wcro aroused by a voice outside calling ' E Tohu, E Tohu.' Those nearest to Tohu woke him up, and the voice continuing to call, ho went out, nnd those within the wharo heard him in conversation with some one outside, but as they spoke in a. different tongue to the vulgar one, nothing could be gathered of the subject under discussion. After a time Tohu returned, and explained that a spiiit from another world had come to speak to him, and urge him to conclude his work, for he had already been too long about it. Tohu to this answered, ' Wait a bit ;' but the spirit told him that as ho valued his protection, ho must conclude his work at once. To this Tohu assented, and the inter view closed. This story is believed by many, and your correspondent believes it—very nearly."

MEETING OF ROBINSON'S CREDITORS.

To-day, at cloven o'clock, a special meet ing of the creditors iv this noted estate was convened at the Supreme Court. Tuc meeting was held in the Public Trustees' office. Several creditors wore present, but having failed to prove their claim?, had no voice or vote in the business. James Me- Cosh Clark, Esq.Jwaa in the chair. Mr Wilcox, Registrar, was present. The firm of Messrs Heagc and Co,, from Melbourne, was represented by a Mr Fisher, whose aim seemed to be to huve a power in the wind ing up of the estate—on account of his large claim, of about £1,000. After a varied conversation by members of the meet iugit was proposed by Mr McMillan, seconded and carried, that Mr Thornaa Macffarlanc bo appointed trustee in tne estate. Mr Fisher asked the meeting to appoint him as a co-trustee, but this view was not accepted by those present. It was then proposed and carried, that Mr Clark be appointed sole adviser to Mr Macll'arlane regarding the viiiimiH intricate matters in the estate. Mr Fisher said that his lirui had been com pletely left in tlio dark by Mr Cuthbertson, and knew nothing about thn estate until ho arrived in Auckland. He denied any speci ficauthoritygiven by Mr Cuthbertson. Goods wcro scut from time to time to coll on Messrs Heage and Co., Mr Clark said Mr Cuthbertson had done a great injury to the estate by purchasing from (Uobmson, and thus allowing him to escape with a lot of cash in bis pocket. In answer to Mr Clark, Mr Cuthbertson said that before he bought be went through the stock and valued it, and he then gave Robinson £1922 for it. He believed that Robinson would come bnck, aud he intended if Robin son came back to re-sell to him again. It was then rumoured that the debtor had ab sconded, and he sold to Mr Bell. Mr Bell paid no cash, but gave bills for the whole. He also paid a weekly allowance to Mrs Robinson, but that had ceased. After some further conversation the meet ing was brought to a close. The trustee will go into the whole matter, having re ceived the books and stock sheets, and draw up a statemeDt to be submitted to a future meeting. The creditors wore reprc represented by Mr Richmond. Two other lawyers watched on behalf of the other creditors who were absent.

The new waltz "Flirtation" has had an enormous run in America anil Knf; land. Now on sa'o at the Auckland Mubio Warehouse, corner of. Quoon-street and \ ulcan ; Luno. Copies posted to any address on receipt

Scintillations.

• Bo brlof; foe, it is With words as with flan beams : tha mots they aro o jndouscd, the deeper they bnrn/'-BOU'riiß¥. An upper Hat—An aristocratic noodle. Major Keddel, late of Coromandcl, goes to \Vostland. MrDoherty, the well-known purser, is in the Union Company's office, Sydney. The London Comedy Company is still plavingiaSydnoytC^T , , The genrl adoflshn of fonetic e^ela wud nok Josh Billings him a kite. . Messrs Grant and Foster will take up land at Te Aroba if they can come to terms with the Government. The hazior iti aid of Te Awamutu Manse Fuuds will be held during the week of Cavalry drill. The intelligent and ingenious compositor who turned " pumice" stone into " pinnace wna at sea. . A company is being formed at Taranaki to work the Mokau coal. In the hour of gloom the thought that nil men have to die is very comforting to the man who keeps funeral hacks for hire. The drrtfi rules for the Auckland Society of Arts will shortly be submitted to a public meeting. A man at Chicago is trying a twenty days fast on nothing but beer. Pickles says that one inoro bier may do for him. Why in n vain young lady like a confirmed drunkard ? Because neither of them is satisfied with the moderate use of the glass. A son of a Mr Sinclair was killed at Blenheim on Saturday by a heavy gate fall ing upon him. Don Carlos is very poor. lie lives from hand to mouth and has live children to sup port. The follow who picked up the hot penny originated the remark, "All that glitters is not cold." The wifo of Mr Alfred Dampicr, the tragedian, has won a Chancery suit, and como into possession of a valuable estate. The small boy who reads about the "niissingwhales "in the papers concludes they will be found when school begins tlm fall. , Kiccardi is disengaged at present, Iho row with Williamson about having to play Dick Dead-Eye instead of Sir Joseph lost him aboiit £100. It was then mado up. The inquiry into the management ot Nelson gaol resulted in a complete exonera tion of Mr Shallcross, the gaoler, who is a highly-respected residont in that city. Native Christians on the islands of New Hebtides recently shipped to London some 3,7001bH of arrowroot to pay for an edition of the Old Testament now being printed for them in thoir uativo tongue. Fair exchange is no robbery. A man at Uaotings, H. B , stole a barrel of beer from un hotel at 4 o'clock in the morning, dud rolled it nearly a mile, knocked in the buna aud got drunk. He got two months' for that "sproo."| A former porter at Hamilton was in receipt ot £2 2s per week. By reason of his ability ho was promoted to a superior posi tion, and given charge of a station. Ho ii now in receipt of only £90 per year with all the worries, cares, and responsibilities of a station master. "I should like to see somebody abduct mo," said Mm Smith at the broakfast table the other morning. " H'm !so should I, my dear; so should I," said Mr Smith, with exceeding earnestness. Ketteu'a performances in Australia fur nish the first instance on record in which a two hours' pinnoforte recital, unassisted, has drawn crowded houses through a long season. Miss Leaf goes South to-morrow under engagement to Mr Carey, of Wellington, at £20 a week to play Josephine in a Pinafore Company. After playing 14 days in Wel lington, Miss Leaf proceeds to Melbourne under engagement to Mr Lyster, the well known manager. The " Watrarapa Standard " wonders whether many boys at Kohimarama have left the training school short of a nose or an car through not lightine fair on a Sun day ; and whether tho master himself acts as Beoond or bottle-holder for one or otber of the little combatants. Our village grocer (great floriculturist).— " Most cxtror'nary thing, Bir. Last year I had some bacon, iv my shop that went bad duriu' that hot weather, and I buried it iv my garden. You'll hardly believe it, but all my asters this season camo up streaky ?" Extensive operations arc about to be entered into upon Mr Williamson's estate, under the new management of Mr Cawk- Ecll. who has takcu up his residence at the like. JOU tOnS ODIUM not Ln.c boon or. dercd, and contracts for ploughing over a 1,000 acres of land will shortly be called for. "Sophronia"—No; battles are not "pi'ched" to keep the rain from spoiling the powder. They nro probably pitched to make the soldiers stick to their lauks. <>ne of the extra Committee reporters at Wellington hint Session was an inveterate smoker, Waiting to be called on one day outside a Committee, and smoking a short black pipe, Mr Bunny accosted him with " arc you paid to walk about the lobbies smoking a dirty clay pipe J" That put his pipe out. Leaning against the mantelpiece, first dancer smothers a frightful yawn. " Bored ?" says kindly occond dancer. Devilishly. And you?" "Awfully!" " Let's go home, then !" " Cawn't ! I live here 1" Mi- C. Harding made the greatest hit among the Pinafore company. He was a favourite in all the towns where the William son Combination appeared, and is now under engagement to Lyster. He has also leceived a good offer from Mr Simonsen to join his Opera Company for New Zealand, but has not accepted it. "Yes," said the witness, "I remember the defendants mother crying on the oc casion referred to. She was weeping with her left eye—the only one she has—and the tears were running down her right cheek." " What,"exclaimed the Judge, "how could that be?" "Please, your honor," said the witness, "she was awfully cross-eyed."

This is how a Wairarapa paper reviews our Governors ; —" Hobson, a sailor more than anything else, having honesty as his chief recommendation; Fitzroy, a man skilled in magnetic research and analogous recondite matters, but limp as the un bleached skirt of a woman. Our readers all know VJhat we think of Sir George Grey; and then camo Colonel Gore Brown, who de'egated his functions to his wife, and provoked the Maori war twenty years past, the embers of which are smouldering still. Theu Sir George Bowen, skilled in writing dictorial despatches, and the men of later days whom we all know.

Fatal Punt Accident.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT )

DCJNEDIN, this day. A CASE of drowning occurred in the harbour on Saturday morning, by which Robert Shaw, coutractor for the erection of beacons for the Harbour Board, lost his life. The sceno was nearly opposite Ravenabourne. Shaw, and two brothers named Home, had gone to work as usual, and were on board the punt, from which the pile-driving was done. At about half-past eight, it being Decessary to shift the punt, Shaw went away in a small boat with an anchor, to drop at a spot about eighty yards distant. On reaching the spot he stood up iv tho i tern of the boat to cast off the anchor, when the boat tilted and he fell headlong into the water. The brothers Home remained in the punt, but had no boat. Both could swim, and jumped into tho water. One was seized with cramp and could not leave the punt, but Arthur Home swam to where Shaw was and secured hold of tho drowning man, who was insensible at this time, having been a fcw_ minutes in the water. Hornc hold him up for about live minutes, but becoming exhausted, liad to let him go, and he sank. Homo with some difficulty got back to the punt. It was half-past ten beforo assistance came. Tho body was fouud shortly after dusk, between Ravcnsbourne and Burkes', in twelve feet of water. Shaw was a married man, residing at North-east Valley. He had boon in the Colony twelve months", having come here as master of a vessel called the Clifton. The brothers Home, and particularly Arthur, behaved with much bravery.

PRIMITIVE METHODIST BAZAAR.

This bazaar received a larger amount of patronage on Saturday evening than on the two previous evenings, and more practical business was done. The rainy evcuinga proved unfavourable to the friends, as many, in consequence, were deterred from venturing out. A good deal of harmonious feeling \yas exhibited, and a concert was given ; the lady singers being Misses dibble, Long, Peace, and other members" of t'.io Alex andra choir. Airs Cottingham sang a couple ot songs ; and tho hours wont "merry as a marriage bell," In consequence of the wet weather and in accordance with friendly suggestions, the committee have determined to keep open this evening until 10 o'clock p.m. At eight, persons will be admitted free of charge, when Mr L. W. Eaton, the auctioneer, will oiler by auction the goods

Mr George, M.H.R., at Wark- Worth.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

(FROM OUR OAYN COIIRE9PONDENT.)

PORT ALBERT, this day. Mr Skymour George addressed the elec tors at the Public Hal), Warkworth, on Saturday eVenidS. About fifty electors were present. Mr George Moore was chairman. Mr George spoke well at con siderable length. He would oppose further borrowing, aud would support the present Education Act. He was against the exemp tions under the Property Tux, and in favour of sixpence beer duty. He supported sepa ration, but denounced the Patatere Block business. He would abolish the County Councils. He was favourable to publishing Hansard. The Railway Commissioners' report he considered unfair and untrue re garding the North Auckland Railway. A vote of thanks aud conlidence was proposed by Mr Boon, seconded by Mr Nathaniel Wilson, aud passed unanimously.

Serious Gun Accidents.

An accident of a rather serious nature happened on Saturday to Mf Thoa. Gibbon?, of the Huia Sawmills. It seems that ho wae oleaning a double-barrelled gun that had not been used for such a long lime that it was not suspected of being loaded, and for the purpose of tofteninp some oil that had hardened on it, held the breech of tho gun barrell over the forgo lire, when it went off almost immediately, inflicting a serious fleßh wound in the lower portion of the abdomen, and also injured the thick part of tho right hand, fortunately without cutting auy of the sinews or tendons, He was brought to Onebunga yesterday, and is now piogicssiug favourably under the care of Dr Torrance, who was immediately in attend ance and dressed the wounds.

GUN ACCIDENT.

DUNEDIN, this day. What was vefy near being a fatal gun accident, and may yet become so, took place on Saturday afternoon on a hill some distance from Caversham. A lad named Benjamin Ollernshaw went out rabbiting in company with another lad named Methvcn. They had only one gun, but had a ferret and net. About 4 o'clock they were securing rabbit at the mouth of a hole, and had placed the gun on the ground, when t> second rabbit sprang away. Ollern shaw called out to Methven to shoot it, and both in the excitement ran towards the gun. Methvon got it, but Ollernshaw com ing np, he was in tho act of handiug it to him when the charge went off and entered Ollcrnshaw's body on the left side. Ollern shaw states that Methven is in no way to folium*. He cannot say what caused the gun to go off, but believes it was at full cock when it was put down.

ORDINATION SERVICE AT ST. MATTHEWS CHURCH.

The interestiuir service of ordaining Mr Hitchcock, a student recently from Eng land, and who has been since his arrival iv Auckland at St. John's College, took place at St. Matthew's Church yesterday morn ing. The congregation was large. The Eight Key. Dr. Cowio, Bishop of Auck aud, ofliciatcd, and was assisted by the Yon. Archdeacon Maunsell, the Key. W. Tcbbs, incumbent of St Matthews, and tho ltcv. Dr. Kinder. The ordination service commenced at 11 o'clock with hymn 215, " The Church is One Foundation." Tho sermon wan preached by the Bishop of Auck land, from St. Paul's opistle to the Galatians. Tho sermon was an excellent exposition of the contrast betwetfn tho spiritual freedom of Christianity and the slavery of unbelievers iv Christ. The termon was thoroughly in structive, especially to young ministers on commencing their important work. The Bishop concluded in the following words in reference to the young man who had just been ordained :He was certain that St. Matthew's congregation would assist the young roan wHo was to be presented. He needed their special help, and had already received the assurance of it irom the three gentlemen who nominated him. To the candidate he would address a few words of encouragement. "Be not entangled in tho yoke of bondage." The work of a clergyman was one of bondage if his heart was not in his work. The climate of Auckland was sometimes felt to bo enervating by new-comers, and many here were new and not yet interested in the work of St. Matthew's. These things might seem to be against him, and to one whose heart was not in his work it may be heavy. It would not be so with the candidate. Here ho would not be depressed by the sight of the squalor and misery which so often pre vailed in cities and subrubs in the home country. Here he would see comparatively little fiodily suffering and no destitution, tie would have sunshine almost every day and beautifulscenery. Aboveall, hewouldhave the sympathy of parents and brethren in kindness of those of his own age, and the help, and he hoped the prayers", of those who would have for him charity in their hearts, hoping all good of him. But above all, he would have the assistance of Him whonow more particulaily said tohim "Take my yoke upon you and learn of me." If ho followed in his footsteps his (strength would be perfected in bis weakness, and he would know that His service was perfect free dom.

The candidate was then presented by Archdeacon Maunscll, and having answered the formal questions was duly ordaiued.

PONSONBY ROWING CLUB.

The annual meeting of the members ot the Ponsonby Rowing Club was held on Satur day evening at the l'onsonby Club Hotel. There was a good attendance, and the chair was occupied by Mr James Stodart. The annual report and balance-sheet, read by Mr T. D. Halstead, showed that the Club has been represented by crews on four occasions—the first at the Auckland Regatta, at which we were successful in winning the junior race, and on the other occasion at the Ponsonby Regatta, and one senior crew was awarded the fiist prize. The committee recommended the purchase of a four-oared gig, one similar to the Surprise, so as to euuble the members to have private matches. They also recom mend that the admission in future for members under 21 be £1, and not £2, as mentioned in rule No. s.—The balance sheet showed that the receipts had been £40 15s, and the expenditure £3015s sd, leaving a balance in hand of £1 19s 7d. The total assets were estimated at £101 9s 7d; liabilities, £11 4a 6d ; net assets, £90 us Id. —The meeting then proceeded to the election of officers. Messrs Mascßeld, Stodart, and Harrison were appointed vice-presidents ; Mahoney and D. E. Evan3 were elected to fill two vacancies on the committee. Mr W. Gudgeon was appointed captain, and Mr T. D. Halstead Secretary and Treasurer. It was agreed that junior members be admitted on the payment of £1 entrance fee, ■without the annual subscription. It as to allow intending members the privileges was also resolved that Rule 4 be altered, so of membership pending their election at a general meeting of members, provided that no objection be raised. '1 he meeting then terminated.

A CAMBRIDGE LADY'S OPINION OF THE TIME-TABLE.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —As some gentlemen aro trying to get the present excellent time-table altered, I wish to testify to the advantages of the same for us lady travellers. I was in town the other day on business for my husband, and in returning was able to take a coach from my friend's house in llic suburbs, by which I rode to Quceu-strcet. I had time to sco some friends, do some shopping, have lunch at Waters', and then walk to the railway-station wilhont the least haste and in good time. Kow mark the difference. On a former occasion 1 had to get up as daybreak, hurried without break fast on foot a long mile walk to the railway station, barely time to reach (here at seven. I hope tho gentlemen wili not be so incon siderate of the comfort of ladies in tbe matter of the time-table, aa by the paper sonic few appear inclined' to be, though manypersonal triends(ladies and gentlemen) agree with me that the present is an ex tremely pleasant and suitable one, and I trust the managcr-of the railway will not be so unclrivalrous as to alter the mid-day to an early morning train.—Yours truly, M.U., Duke-street, Cambridge.

THEATRE ROYAL.

THERE was n moderately good house at the Theatre Royal ou Saturday itic;ht to witness Byron's comedy " Our Boys," To-night the Lingards will appear in the well-known comic opera of "H. M.S. Pin afore," with new scouery and costumes, and an eilicieut orchestra aud chorus. Miss Alice Liugaid will sustain the part of Josephine, Mr W. 11. Lingard Sir Joseph Porter, Mr Dan-son Hslph Kackstraw, Miss T. Huran Little Buttercup, and Mr

CABLEGRAMS.

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TUB COMBINED SQUADRON GOES TO DULCIGNO. CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 25. Admiral Seymour has returned to Bagusa from Cettinagc, and the combined fleet under his command will leave the former place on Monday for Dulcijsnn The Porte hos positively refused to agree to the cession of Dulciguo unless, the naval coercion is abandoned. j > THREATEN Ei) ARREST OV CONSULS. The Albanians threatened to arrest the various foreign consuls, and tho Encli«h Consular stall', has, therefore left (Scutari EARTHQUAKE JN CHILI.-200 ' KILLED. LONDON. Sept. 25. News has been received Jrom CUili thata Very Bevero earthquake has ©centred in that country. Two hundred persons pet. ished and-gre*b damage has been done to property"

AUSTRALIANS V. THE PLAYERS, LONDON, September2s.' The match between the Australians and the Flayers commences on Monday The Home Team will comprise the following professionals:—Barlow, Sates. Barnes, Einraett, Jupp, Lockwood, Morley Mycroft, Pilling, Selby, and Shaw. .■■■■.• ■<*,'

AUSTRALIANS V. NOTTINGHAM.- KOI TIN GUAM VICTORIOUS.' LONDON, September 24th. The cricket match, Australian v. Eleven of Nottingham, was resumed, and con. eluded to-day. The Hope team continued" their first innings, which closed for 88. The Australians then went in for their second inuiuss, but only succeeded in pat. ting together 77 rune. Nottinpbam, then requiring 131 to win the match, went in for their second innings. They succeeded in scoring the required number with a iossot <i wickets, and thus won the match by one wicket. There was great excitement over the finish of the game. In the first inning! Notts, Boyle, and Palmer, for the Anatra lians, bowled splendidly, each taking & wickets. SHIPMENTS OF WHEAT. LONDON, September 24tti.'i The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britian is 1,300,000 quarters, liij Best Australian beef tallow, 33s Cd ; best mutton, 35s ; best Australian leather, jlljd,

THE WOOL SALES. ; : !'; LONDON, September 24tk 5 At the wool sale to-day 8,500 bales were offered, and wool was again in firm and active demand. ■ .-',

LONDON, September 25; The wool sales closed to-day. The total quantity sold during the series was 260,000' bales, and 35,000 bales are held over for next sales. Merinos and cross-breds have closed at about the same price as last auctions, add with a firm and active demand. . ■'''''*■•

FRENCH FOREIGN POLICY PACIFIii PARIS, September 25. M. Bartholomew St. Hilarc, the newly, appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs, has issued a circular, stating that the foreign policy of France will continue to be paciiic in its character.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE RACE MEETING, to «o< MELBOURNE, Sept. 25.

The race meeting in honour of Sir Her cules Robinson was held to-day. The racing was exceedingly good. The Marquis of Noimanby and Sir William Jcrvoise were present. There was a moderate attendance of the public. Tho weather was showery during the day.

The Komnson Stakes, a handicap sweep* Htake of Osovs., 2ft,, with 250 added. The second horse to receive 2osovs. and the third lOaovs. out of the stake. Forthree-

year-olds and upwards. One mile and a

half. ;• Mr.M. Loughlin's b g Lord Harry ... 1 Mr It. H. VaUancc's br g Caniballo ... 2 Prattle- ... ... ... 3 It was a grand race from start to finish, and wao ooly won bjr a nook. Sixteen horses started. Mata was scratched. Time, 'imins. 50£secs.

Farewell Handicap, handicap sweep stakes of 3sova., lft., with 200 added. The second horse to receive 20sovs. and the third lOsovs. out of tbe stake. For three-ycar-olda and upwards. ' The win' ncr of tbe Robinson Stakes to carry 71bs, extra. Three quarters of a mile. Mr It. H. Vsllance's br g Camballo ... I Mr M. Loughlin'a b g Lord Harry V.. "2 Crcmorno 3 Camballo won easily by several lengthiji Twenty-two'started. Time, lmin. 20secs. MELBOURNE, Saturday. - It is stated that Mr Bell, Acting Governor of Queensland, will be unable to attend the opening of the Exhibition, tvXH The Sugar Company have lowered their rates £1 per ton, Mr Berry has decided to postpone the delivery of the Budget speech uutil after the recess. • ■ ' '■*•

C. O. Davis to Keep the Peace.

(BY TELEGRAPH, OWN COKKESPONDENr.)

OHINEMUTU, Saturday^ The Resident Magistrate's and Licensing Court is just over. ' There were eleven cases cropping out of the Ohinemutu hotel troubles, and all were dismissed except one or two trifling ones, where the parties .con cerned were bound over to keep the peace: Great fun was caused in the Settlement at C. O. Davis beirnj bound over to keep tho peace, as he is notably one of our most peace able residents. Herbert W.Brabant, Esq., K. M., with Rotohiki, Haupapa,and Wikkav" wha sat oa the Licensing Bench. Mr Earl, solicitor, appeared to support the applica tion of Mr F. B. Scott tor a license of tho Ohinetnntu Hotel. Mr Bromneld'opposed. After careful consideration the license was granted. Inspector Emerson was present duiing the whole of the sitting ot both Courts. Everything seems quiet. ~Tho natives remained neutral during the recent disturbance. ' • ',--.» NEW COACH SERVICE.

Carter, the celebrated Waikato whip, drove a coach aud four yesterday from Cambridge to within live miles of Ohiue urntu on the Taupo road.

MESSRS WINKS AND HALL'S NEW BUILDINGS.

The new edifice which is to be erected in Sliortland-strcet for Messrs AViuks and Hall, in place of the crazy old wooden affair which has served them so long, will contri bute greatly to improve the appearance of the thoroughfare. It will be in the Italian style of architecture, and, exclusive of base meut and an upper story or garret, will be three storeys high, the material, of course? to be brick, cemented on the outside. The dimensions will be 78 feet by 29 feet (> inches. Each floor will be a. large show-room for furniture, etc, and i»ill be provided with communication to the floors above and beneath by means ob spacious staircase.". The upper story, to: which passing reference has been made, will bo utilised for the storage of feather?, shilling of mattrasses, etc. Tho various floors will be supported by iron column.^ and wooden girders. The front of thu building will have a handsome appearance, The doorway through which access to thb street will heobtained is to be seven feet wide: with a shop window on either side. A verandah will extend their cc; the full width of tho footpath. Each angle of the struc ture will bo embellished with rusticated piers, and the first floor will be lighted by means of two semi-circular headed windows with ornamental pilasters, moulded archi traves and keyßtoucs, and sunken panels.' An ornate string course will mark the division 'of the' iiist aud second storeys. Above this again there will bo three segment headed windows fur nished with moulded architraves and keystonei?, while the sills will be supported by carved brackets. Higher still there will be the main cornice of the building ornamented with modillions and dentils. A balustraded parapet, havinir a large panel in the centre for the name of the firm, will surmount all. The height ot the top of this patiel irom the level of the street will be 50 feet. The basement story will be nine feet high, tho ground story 13 feet high, the next 13 feet high, and tbe one above that again 11 feet high. There will also be windows and doors opening to a narrow lane at the side, through which goods will be received and despatched. An American lift will also bo provided. Tho architects are Messrs E, Mahoney and Son, and tenders will be

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27



Special Advertisements. TMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TO HBAD3 OF FAMILIICS. At B'jMKiurnu.D and. Lkck's ' GREAT CHEAP SALE All Gooda fare being Hold at prices that -will enubli you to tifeot large sivlnga In your ex penditure for Spring and Sunnier Cothlog. The Sale U thoroughly genuine, as the Partner ship ia about to bo Dissolved, uud money must bo obtained to pay oat thu retir ng a ember ot thoflrm. MENS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING o' every description. Splendid Stock of Manchester moods. Blankets, Prints, Phirtinoß, Damaaks, Counter i a •• , ptmes, Towels, Calicos. ALL NEW GOODS!!! Dress Department: Kxcollent Variety of Lustres and other Light Materials (newest shades), BUks, Merinos, Wlnoeys. &0., &c,, &c. The Whole trill be Cleared at an IM- MffiNSß SACRIFICE. tar SOMERFIELD & LECK,-ffi« : 134, QUEEN-STBEET. I^IITY FLOUR MILLS. MKBSKS J. Dv'CKOl T & CO.JS PKIOK CURRENT. B) . ■ . Sacks. lOOlbs. SOlbs. Suporflne Silk Dro33 til . KJour— & 8. il. R s. d. £ a. d. Anchor Brand .. 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 Baker'sKxtra .. 13 0 0 — — Sharps, per ton .. — — 0 0 0 Bran, per ton .. — — COO Backs and Bags included. Cabin Bread. £18 per ton; case j, 2j (Id. rriHORNTON SMITH, AND FIRTH'S JL PRICKS OUBKKNT (WaoLKSAUs) Subject to alteration without notloe. Sacks. 100'a. fiffs Crown Brand Flour £ b. d. £a. d. B, s. d. porton 13 0 0 13 10 0 U 0 0 T.B.&F. Canterbury Flour .. .. .. 12 0 0 12 10 0 13 0 0 Bbarps, per ton ..000 .. .. Bran, per ton .... 0 0 0 Fowl Wheat .... '.',% oa. per bushel. The above prloea Include sacks and bagr—sacks andbngs not returnable Terms! Cosh Auokland, 17th Sept.' 1880. TITEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS. Just Ofsnes XJsf, A? H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, NHTW TWEEDS AND COATINGS, Comprising BUbb, West of England, Bannock burn, and varioDs other manufactures of Scotch Tweeds. New Twerds and Coatings I AI arge Variet yof Frenoh and German Tweeds. Nkw twebds and Coatings ! Worsted Coatings in all Shades and Patterns. NKW TWitBDB AND CoATrNOS ! Superior Meltons, Beavers, and Venetians in ail shades. Nbw Twkkds and Coatings ! Wefct of Xi g'and buiioriinc Black and Blue. NEW TWEEDS AND COATINGS! JUST OPKNKD OUT, -:' H. L. POSSENESKIE'S, Mkuchant Tailor & Habitmakeb, Opposite the South British Insurance Buildings. Shobti-A''l>-Btkekt. Auckland. N.B.—A Large Variety inflFoncy Veotlnga for Winter wear. Special Observance: All work warranted Han*-Wade only. tARGEST SHOW-ROOM in town for FURNITURE, CARPETS, and BHD DING, is at T. & U. Coosb's 67 Queen-street. "\\TATIDROBES, Chests of Drawers, ' ,/ ", Waßlistands, and Toilet Tables of choice Motttea Kauri, on sale atT.fc H. Cooke's,fi7. Quecn-stroec. jmEATHBR BEDS, Kapok Down Beds, 1 Pulu Beds, and all kinds of Mattrasaes, PaUlaMea, Bolßtera, and Pillows for Sale at T and H. CoOKltfS, 67, Queen-street. ' / \NLY ESTABLISHMENT in Auckland V/ employ iuu ateam Power in the Manu facturo of Furniinre is T. & H, Cooke's, 67, Queen-street. jiKAMBULATORS, atßeduced Prices, on sale at T. & H. Cookk's, 67, Queen , street. FIVE Per Cent. Discount allowed to Cash Purchasers at T. & U. Cooks.'g "Furniture ana Carpet Wa^housa67, Qmo n atreet.,. ~..,-... ,-, ; ~..,. ~ .. , . ~



Special Advertisements. R~ OVAL rNSURANCE /"IOMPANIT 1 \J (FIRK AND LIFE). CAPITAL ... ... ... £2,000,000 With Unlimited Liability of tub Shake iiolders. Aooumulated Funds iajhand EXCEED .. .. £4,000,000. Kbvknuk :— From Flro Premiums i£77G,000. From Ufo Premiums £210,000 Excluslvo of Intorost on Investment 3. This Company oontinuns to aooept I<'lhk RI3K9 on every doacription ot Insurablo Pro perty AT THK LOWEST RATES OBTAINABLE CLAIMS FOR LO3SKS aro Promptly and Liberally Adjuiti'd without retoronco olsu whero, »nd immediately paid at.tho.Uompany's Bankors in Auckland. QEO, W. JONKS, Chief agent for, Province ot Auckland. Office: Shoriland-strcct. May 22,1880. Influential Agents required for the Suburbs and throughout tho Provinces wboio tho Com pany is not already roprnsonted W. RATT BA V (VILL HOLD niS FIRST SEASON'S SHOW or NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS IK MILLINERY, COSTUMES, AND MANTLES, ON TUHSDAY NEXT, 28th SEPraMBKIt. Show to commonco at 10 oVock a.m, CO, QUEEN-STREET (OrrosiTß bank ok Nkw Zealand). "1/T IL N E AND r\ II OY C E Have now Opened up a Complete Assortmeni of all tho Newest and most Stylish Goods for tho Coming Season. MILLINERY DEPARTMENT —A complete assortment JACKET AND MANTLE DEPARTMENT —A completo assortmont HOSIERY DEPARTMENT —A comploto assortment in Silk, Lisle, and Cotton UMBRKLLA AND SUNSHADE UKPAR'I MENT —A completo assortment GLOVK DEPARTMKNT —A completo assortment in 1, 2, i, 6, and 12-button DRE33 DEPARTMENT —A complete assortmeni SILK DKPARTMKNT —Afcomploti assortmonl UNDERCLOTHING AND BABY LINEN DE PARTMKNT —A moat rompleto a;sortmoni MANCIIESTKR DEPARTMENT —A completo assortment, including Cretonnes. Curtains Towels, Qallts, Sheeting, Calic< Flannels, &o. BOYS' DKPARTMKNT —A completo assortment in all the Newest Styles inClott ing. Shirts, Ties. Collars, CulK Hosiery, and Uats. Dress and Mantle-making on tho Promises. Patterns Supplied Free. ■jV/r'ILNK AND /-UIOYCE, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. (SPRING, 188 0. 3ARLICK & CRANWELL have the ploasun of announcing that tboy have Opened np i Large Portion of their Spring and Summo Stock. Furthoc Shipments will arrivo po ' Waikato,' 'Fornglen,1 and ' Lutterworth, TWS Jcol ii great u nleaßUre In .drawing fgocia ment of Goods, and though wa have madi ample provision for our largoly increase! aud increasing trade, wo invite our fins tomors to make an early selection, as then are many lines of Handsome and Fashion ahlo Good?1 which cannot ba replaced ii this market. GARLICK & CRANWELL. mHE DRK93 DEPARTMENT especiall] J. will bo fonnd to SHINE in some o the Choicest and Beßt lines of DrcsslMai terlals Imported to this city, and whict will bo sold at Co-operative Cash Prices. GiULICK & CRANWBLI, City Hall Arcade, Queen-Btreet, Auckland. mUE " PRINCKSS OF WALKS" Spot Spm X Silk, a Beautiful Drea* Material. Tin ._ Kashjon.-lfor sale only by Gari.ick & Cranwell. XTKW FANCY OATMKAL DRESS CLOTE ll The " Granite,' a Silk Mixture , j Indian and Sbawl Fancies ■'Paisley,'; " Jfrenoh BelgeB" " Satin Chene." very beautiful goads Satin D'Alsace The above are all very Fashionabli Dress Goods. Garlics & Chanwell. POMP A DOUR PERCALE, Pompadonr BatlDr Spot, Pompadour, and Chintz Figured Sateens Satin Cashmnrca; Zulu Cords, aU shades Striped Sateens, a Very Cheap Dress Garlics & Cranwexj. SILKS— Japanese, in various shades Black Groa Grains, Gros do Lyons Gross de Ciiahmc.re Pym'B Irish Poplins, in eeasonable colour. French Gros Grains, In fashionable shadei GARLIOK & Clt AN WELL. PRINTS— The New and Latest Designs anc Colours. Seir-Coloured Prints and sateens ' various Spot Prints and Sateens, thepre I sent ra«hion ; Indian, and Caßhmero Styles Costume Materials, Pompadour Jeans New Mourning Prints—all at Co-operative Cash Prices. GARLIOK & CRANWELL. LUSTRE 3— The Kyber Lustre - , Tho Lizard Brilllantine Lustre The Danish Lustre, fashionable shades The " Whittington C»t" Lustre do do Coloured Atholo Lustres Special Line of Lustres, at 7S<3; all season ablo colours. Qarliok & Cbanwell, AT QO-OPERATIVE QASH X>RICES, fTIRIMMINGS — Bugle Fringes, Pompadoui X. Fringes, 120 dozen Seaweed Fringes (ir every colour and at various prices). Black Fancy Frloges.Gold and Silver Tin sel Cords and Ribbons in eleven different colours. BONNET Silks and Satins In tho newest shades. . Garlics & Cbajtwjxll. HATS & BONNETB-Tbe Bernhardt. Marl borough, Pansy, Buckingham, and all the leading shapes. TRIMMED Hats and Bonnets in great variety. FLOWKRS —An Immense Stock, bought very cheap. FRILLING. Veathars, Scarfs, Ribbons, and Fancy Goods too numerous to men tion. Garlics & Cranwell. /CRETONNES—Large Lot Just Opened Up \J ■:, . •: ■ • ■ T ACE & FANCY CURTAINS-The Largest JJ Stock in Town. TTMBRELLAS & SUNSHADES—PIain and U Fancy—unlmmoDse dtock.i MEN'S & BOYS' CL O T HIN G-In this Department will bo found tho Largest, Best Assorted, and Cheapest Stock wo over had. aLOVKS— 1, 2, , i, 6 and 8 button In Kid 1, % and 1 bu ton in Llslo and Silk. 'B would remind tho PubUo wa have SACRIFICED a Credit Trade for the sake ot establishing the pO-OPHIBATIVK (IASH QYSTRM We Open no New Accounts for Drapery. , , We LOSE Custoioera who »sk for Credit ■ 1 all we ask in return is a Liberal Support by Cash Buyers, to enable us to continue . what is a Publlo Benefit. Our Goods are very carefully bought, and Marked at a Very Small Porcentago ovor Cost, and wo must do A Large Business to continue the System, and tho Larger our "Tarn Over the more oub Customers will Bene fit by their support ~IARLICK & -riEA'NWELL JT ,1/ CITY HALL ARCADE, QUBBN- STREET. AUCKLAND [3OOK-BINDINU & PAPEH-RULING I ) Executed in all its Branches, at W. L E V S*. THBBffi to3OHS ABOVK "STARI" OSTICE. Merchant's Account Books tULKD AND BoUNfHTO SUIT nKQUIREMBNTS. MUSIC, MAGAZINES, AND LiW BOOKS .i NKATLY BOOHD. ■. Bakers' Special Ruled Day-books. UIifAUY IiOOKS BXSONS ANDUIIKAPT.VIuirrnr.*