SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

■■(it*. ,nr w inmn J Thin Kronlnpf, 10.90 I HI JH WATER ] To-morrow Mornlntr, 10.53 I; fIOM BRT.—Thta Rvenlng. 5.13 . I! I JN RISK.—To-Morrow Morninß. 6.9 MOWS A3E.-Flrst Quarter, 12lh, 6.4 a.m.

ARRIVALS. LAST EVENING.

i • Argylo, 5.8., Crawford, from Whanßarel

DEPARTURES. TO-DAY.

■ Hero, 8.5., Logan, for Sydney and Melbourne Orpheus, aohooner, Dunn, for Napier Qnoon, sohooner. Jones, for Hoklanga i lake Michigan, barge, for piuboruo

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

• London-Looli Doon, loading Tauranga—Glaneler, Mond»y; WaitaW, Mon- Whangarei—Argyle, Tuesdays and Fridays ; Waitakl, B-rfday „ . . Melbourno. via the South—Albion, Saturday ; Rusaell—loua, Monday; Waltakl, Wednoaflay . Now Plymouth and South—Haweß, Tuesday I UVlendly Islands-Myrtlo, brlpfantlno '■ Saa Fr jnoisoo-Clty of Sydney. Tuesday : Scot tish Lassie, barque ; Naplor—l.angHtono, shortly j-. LovQka—SDUthorn Cross. 20th New York—Oamillo, loading ta wi*». GUborne and Coast-Mlnnio Hare. Saturday Glsborno direot-Oonißrang. Thursday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

City of New York, P.M.8.5., from san * rnnoisoo Bailed 28tn Southern Cross, a b. . from Levnka, Saturday Hyeentv, H.I G.M.S., t'Otn Somoo P(vnrerH.M.a., from ■ rt'elton Walkato, ship (M.P.K. V.) from London, sailed Juno 25th , ■, Wanganul. ship (Q.L.3.P.>, from London, sailod Fernglenfbrq. (W.T.8.8), from London, sailed Julylßth

EXPORTS.

i Per Hero. lor Wellington: 40 J-ohests tea. *or Melbourne: 83 bales flax, 1 oaak beer, 3 pack ages. Tbebaique Italy Is loading -with produce at Oatnaru for this port. Tho schooner Orphans proceeded to Heronry Bay to load with timber for Dunedin. Thes.B. Waitakl, having undorgone on.over haul In the dock, -will leave on her weekly trip to Whangarei to-night. ■ Abrlganttne supposed to be the OamaTU with . toroadstuffa from Oamaru was signalled when ■ we went to press, ' ' Tho small cutter TClla was lauhohed at Free man* Bay tWB morning after having undorgone ' extensive repairs at the hands at her owner, Mr Oraydon. She has beeu rflplnnketl. retimbered, reooppeied, &o. ( and supplied with new decks rail, mast and npan>, and In fact made almost as ; good as when she was first launched. The SB. Argyle arrived trova Whangareilast night with loi eaoka oats, 30 sacks gum. 9 saoks fungus, 18 boxei eggs, 5 boxes butter, 2 crates turkeys. 3 ton* sundiies. Passonuers: Miss McGregor and Miss Rosa, Mesßrs Burnet, Whitelaw and ton, MoLeod, MoKenzle, Grpss ' wan. K. Harnet. J. W. Bennet. Bishop, Con stable Hammond, Miohelson, Brown, and i ateeraae. Thestefimerwasdookedthismorning In order to undergo a eeneral overhaul. She will leave again lor Whangarei on Tuesday evenlog. :; <..■::, ■• ■ ■. — ■

DEPARTURE OF THE HERO.

Tho s.B. Hero left for syaney ana meiDournu thlß morning. Passengers:—Major and Mrs : George, Miss Holmes. Mr and Mra Cross. Mea dames Halllwoll, Lee, Walte, Crockett, Whit - son. Gross, ~ntty. Day H). Butterfleld, Loa, Goldsbro', Robert-on, Koberton, Lupton: R. Bond. H. Geyde Coscswell, (Marion, Daley, Mos SOP. 'ovey, Riley, Mrs Harding, Jamea Brown, A. Johuaon, John Jamieson: Mra Allan. Jessie Allan, Mary Allau. Jane Allan, Besslo Allan, ' John Allan Andrew J. Allen, Charles Allan ami Christina Allan, Wm, Nox, James Langstatr Mrßritton.

ALTERATION OF HERO'S ROUTE.

Wo are glad to observe that the owners of the s's. Hero nave yielded to a aeaoraJy oxprea3ec . . desire bt re to have, the route of the s.s. Hert altered. The removal of the steamer from the direct trade between Melbourne, Sydney anc Auckland was not regarded with favour Dj many of her Buoporters here, and oonsequenUj i tho steamer will in future make Auckland hei tot port of call in New Zealand. HerronU Will be a* follows :-From Melbourne to Sydney. ■! then on to * upland, piooeedlnc South to Wol Hngton and Littelton, and then returning tc Melbourne from Uio latter plaop. Karlyintima ' tionis (siven of this change in order that im Dorters may send tfeelr orders to Sydney ana Slelbourne before the dsparture of the steamei : from thoso places.

ARRIVAL OF THE ALBION AT RUSSELL.

The b.b. & lbion arrived at JKuaaeii rrom oyanej at daybreak this mornini. She -was to bav< left at 2 p.m., and she mar therefore be ex peeted here about the same houc to-morrow . morning. .

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Rowemi, ».s., Amcdeo. from Hofciarga owekl, ech., from the South

DEPARTURES.

Lolla Rookh, p. 8., Campbell, for Waltara * Goomeranpf, P. 8.. for Anokland.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

■WELLINGTON, yesterday. Arrived: Besgull, brigantlno, from Timaru. Lyttklton, yeatorday. Arrived: Herlwlf?, brte, from New York. IK itoyo out. One-third of her cargo Is for Wei '_ ling ton. Bussbll, thU day.E B^RRIVAL OF THE ALBION. The Albion arrived from Sydney at Jaylij?hl thla morning. She loft Smith's Wharf at 4.3 C \. ihm. on the 4th, and bad Jif?ht winds wrti smooth sea for two days. Afterwards, strong south-eait breezes with hea»y sea. Passed the North Capo at <U5 p.m. on the 9th, and arirUed ■- as above. Passengers for Russell :=Mrs Wood . and Miss Stuart For Auokland: — Mrs Moonay, Mi a B. Harri*. Mr ana Mr< ; Wilson, Rev. A. Luok, Mesara Oontadini, Manui, H. Smith, Andrew, Karl, Berell Caotaia Norris, aud ten steerage. For Napier Key. J. Sherman. Bha brings the racehorse ? Cap-a-ple for tha Auokland Stud Company.

COMMERCIAL.

Evbming Stab Office, Friday. Mr G. W, Binney held a sali of allotments ai his mart to~4ay. Allotment 71, parish of MaDla, 51 acres, brought 5s per acre. Allotments 95, parish ot Owhwia, 80 acres, ana 139 Whanga marlno, SO aoies 3s Cd per acre.

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

i' ■■ MB. AIFSBTD BUOKLAND'S WEEKLY REPORT. At the Haymarknt oh Friday last, fodder wat I aUoVYaluea, 2a 6d to 3s the owt.; oats, 2s 20 I and2i 3d: maize, 3a Id and 3a sd; barley. 2s Id I the bushel; pota oca. £310a tha ton. Aw« I aonette. £t2los; active draught horsea, from £21 I lofilfeaoh. On Tuesday of the hides pitched I nonewere of prime quality. aU wore dirty, and I many were damasred. Prices ranged from l£d I told the lb. ObeepaUins were In cnuanaliy ; large nnmber, but in brisk demand, and ranged j&om is to iiSii eaob. WeU-woollea skins ' bmtiKht f rom 4i id to 5* 8d each. The monthly sale at Waiuku was more'foil* . 'supplied with stock than usual, and with few S exceptions all found ready buyers. At Pnkekohe, on Mooday, there was also an i ■ unusually lar,se muster ot young oattle. Above MO head sold. Blddlnsr was b-isk, and prices ■ Obtainedgood throughout tbesa!e. I ■"^Sthecalt'.efair, on Wednesday, there were ■ a large number brought forward in excess of the entries; OOOsrfd at the auction, and about 100 - Wad were reserved. Cattle were generally in very low oondition. and prioes varied consider ably for cattle of the same ages, if in fredi con dWonand weU bred. Prioes obtained were i hiirh. bnt many pens of poor cattle brong^t but ittle money. Calves and yearlingß sold rela tively at highest valneß. and well bred heifers ■brought hisnec prices than steers o£ the same ' "*!&* Bemuera, on Thuwdny, dairy cattle sold - more fraely than for several weeks. Store cotcle were numerous, and maintained the values of ■m-evfoon day. Fat oatlite in average number; 13?held sold. Prlws slightly lower, and ranged Jrom26ato3os the 1001b-. Sheep in full num bera; about UOO yarded. Best qu«llty only '■ maintained previoua value; if not well fetted " Sey were considerably lower in price. Fat lambs numerous, and brought from 10s to 16s .- each. j MKSBK3 BONTKB ABD NOLAN'S WEIKLI REPORT Horses.—The market has been unusually, antive. a large number have ohanKed bands. - The enterics for disposal by auction at the ■ Durham Yards were much above the average. A draft of horses from Taranaki attracted con- Hiderable attention, and bidding was spirited , throughout the sale, and prices were In most Instances satibfaotory to vendors. We quote : i mobs from SS 6s to £17; Hunt harness, All IlSs to £2315 i; draught, mto £36 Ss. ■ . Hides and skins were in brlak demand. On Tuesday hides Bold ot 3}d, and skins from 33 3d The activity noted last week has continued throughout the present, and a large nnmber have been disposed of. Prices have been steady, but there was no upward tendenoy, • and in many instances sellers expeoting an - advance wero disuppolnted. At Newmarket, on f Tnesday, there was about an average mußter. At Pakeltohß, on Wednesday, the yards were completely filled, and there was a steady de mwd throaghout the sale, We quote dairy ' flSwa from £7 to m7a 6d; store oows. from J33 Ms to £5 10s; yearling steers, from £2 los to i© 7a M: two-year-old ateers. from £1 7fl 6d to "«5 2s 6d; three and four-year-old steers, 'Ss 10a to A1 7a 6d: beef, best quality, 33& to 35a per lOOlbi.; inferior, 28 to 30a, Thee has been an average supply and Rood demand. On Tuesday, at Newmarket, goaroely 'ha avorago number were yarded, and wlom had an upwlrd tendenoy. Best wethers SSd atJtrom 20 to 25a 6d; ewes, 17s to 19a eaoh. liambs were in snffloient supply for the season, and sold at from 15a m 16s 6d.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Wholesale. Betail. 8. d< s. d. 8' ''• s. a. «titter,fß,lb 1 0-0 0 Milk, quart 0 4-0 S tost Dairies 1 1-0 0 Batter, fs.lb 13-0 0 Batter, Bit, ibO B—o 10 Butter, salt 0 10—1 0 Cheese ttooal;0 5-0 6 Cbeese(col.) 0 8-0 9 Do., Cant. 0 6-0 0 Eggs.doz... 1 0-0 0 Bggf.doz. 0 10-0 0 Lard.lb .. 0 o—o 10 Xard.lb(tlimlo 7-0 8 Fowla.esoh 2 6-3 0 . Duokß, eaoh 2 6—3 6 ?Provtnoial_o 7—olo Geesu.eaoh 5 0-7 0 CantepbupyHaiiw Turkeys .. 6 0-7 0 and Bacon (la Bnoou lb 0 10—1 n Cloth) .. 0 10H 0 HftSS/lb.: 1 oil 3 Bolt Butter, Canterbury and Waoganul, Ib, Bd, 8d Bread, ii to iid per 21b loat Jams, per case, 5 doz. 27s 6d to 33a Gd. i BCTOHER'a Meat. m . Retail. 8. d. h. d. y Wastinffßeef .. .... .. 0 5 too t Wing Beet .: 04— 05 futton, hind-quarter „ .. .-00-01} ~ foraauarter '■:.. .... 02*— o 3 amb, fora-quarter .. .. .. per Quarter i „ Wnd-qaarter .. .. .. per quarter b&and Veal .. .. .. .. «C- 0 7 e*kß .. •.. .. .. - 0 6-0 8 tops and Sausages 0 5 — 0 6 1 fallow best (wholesalej-inutton, 800 jmlxed, [ 1t025».

Flo an Mabkbt. Wholesale. , A 8. a. Superfine Flour, Bilk dressed, per tpn.. 13 0 0 Fine Flour, ditto, household .. .. 12 0 v Sharps(scarce), per'ton .. •;,,„.::• .! 5 ! Adelaide, per ton .. .. £1310a-It 0 0 Oamaru, per ton .. .. ~■• «» « Dunedin.perton *H-J2 0 0 Canterbury, per ton.. .. ..fill—l2 p o Bran (soarco) por ton (Backs inoludou).. 7 v v Cabin Bread • •• \° » » Oatmeal ml™~l\ a n Pearl Barley .. _ .. •• 0 0 Hay and Corn Markkt. Wholesale. „ b. d. b. d. „ «s. £»• 'Maize* (Syd.) 3 C-0 0 Hay, me'dow ~(Oaf.) none tonproMod 5 0-0 0 <BUn.» 3 2-3 4 Lucerne, dp None Cdast)3 6-0 0 Straw (load) 0 18-110 Hutu .2 o—2 3 Chaif .. ..4 10—5 0 Wheat (fowl) 3 6-1 0 Hay (oaten) 5 10—G 0 Potatoes-. liooal, »U naed up. Canterbury (downward t luUcncy), £4. Ownaru, ,81 to £4 os. * Soarce " „ Retail. g. (]. S. 11. B- "■ S> "- Malze.bushelS 9-4 0 Lueerno, cwt.7 6-8 0 Oata, ditto ..2 3-2 6 Oaten, ditto 0 0-7 « Bran, IOOIba 0 0-7 0 Straw ditto 3 0-4 0 Wheat (fowl) i 0-4 6 Chaff, ditto 6 0-6 0 Hay, owt. ..6 0-6 6 Potat'eß.dlttO4 6-5 0 Sbkds.—Botall. , B d. B. d. a< d. B. d. Rreerasa 5 o—6 0 Cooksfoot. bl. 6 0-8 0 BaSSKdo. "8 0-0 0 Trefoil lb. 0 0-0 0 RedClover.lbO 9-0 0 Ratatall, lb. 16-00 WhiteCloverl 1-0 0 Tlmothy.lb. 0 6-0 0 Alayke.lb ..1 2 0 0 Luoerno.lb. 1 6-0 0 OowKraaß, lbl 0-0 0 BAVo.lb ..05 00 wSolpaoka In quantity, 3s 3d to 3s 6d oaoh; corn saoka, 8a to 9s 6d per dozen Fencing wire Nos. 6,7, and 8, assorted. *1Q 103 to £17 per ton Bulidino Matbuialh. Timber.—Boards and Soantlloe. 100 ft., beat lla 8d; second olaea. 7a 6d ; boat planed. ton(?upd and Krooved, 13s 6d : second-clasa ditto. 9a Od. MiUa: Cargo, beat, 8a 6d to 9a Bd, Booond-olass, 43 9d. Bauik, 5s 6d to 6« 6d. New Zenland Pallnßß, sft (s»p\ 10s; sft (heart) 13s: 6ft. 13a Tl-troa Raila, JB2los to .83 10s per 100: Purlrl Posts. £6 to &T, Shinies. 16a par 1,000; Hobart Town Paling, 6ft, 18a; 6ft. 20a; Hobart Town Rails, 90s. Buying and soiling quotation". BsiOK9 (at Whau.) JOa per 1.000; Town Yards iB2 10b: deliverHd. £3. Drain pipes, per 100 (6 inches bore), 80s; 4 inotaes. 14s: 3 Inohos 9s; 2 inches, £2 10s per 1,000; socket glazed pipes, 18 inohea 2a 6d por foot; 15 inohes, 2b per foot; 12 inches, la 6d per foot; 9 inohos, la cor foot; 6 Inohes, 6d per foot; 4 inohoa, 4d por foot. Lime, alaoked. la por bushol; quiok lime In aack, la 6d to 2a. Kauri Gum and flax Mahkbt. Gum is steady. The following sales have been effected since last Friday :-Good ordinary Kaipara land Whangarel at £30 toi £31. Waf. kato £25 to £28. Kaat Coaßt, £35 to £10; receipts for Septomber, 160 tona. Flax.—Kineat quality £21—£24 per ton Fr,AX.-Medium .. .. 20 „ Tow 12-U,, FuNaua 3Jd. porlb. , Coal and Firewood Market. Coal.—Nowcastlo (ship's aide), cargo 34a per ton; yard, 40a to 45a. Bay of lalanda, at yards, 25a 6d ; screened, 289 Od; ditto at the mine, 13s; ship's side, 23a 6d. Waikato, at mine, 5s ; In Auokland, 17s 6d to 225: Tauplri, at mines, 6a Cd to 12s ; at yard, 18a to 245. wangarot, at mine, 83 6d; yard (pteHm>, 17s; household, 22a. Miranda, at yard fHousehold), 18a; steam, 18a. Kaino (household), 28», 309 delivered; steam, 235. Firewood.—Unout, at -wharf (oarpro), 8s to 9s per ton; delivered, 13b ; out, lla to 16s. Manures. Boxedust, £7 to £9 : Peruvian, £18: Huon Guano, small lots, £8, bags included; Mexican Gnano, £5 to £10; Maiden Island Guano, £7 to £3; Super-Phospbate £9to£l

Cold extremities argue defective clroalatloi of the bloDd. It this life-giving ourront oouraos as it should, through the "natural allays of tin body,' it should impart an even temperature t< all its conatituont parts. To start the blood int< action, to send it bounding through its artoria avenues, some diffusive stimulant should b< used—something that would give It a genth impetus and act as a inotlvo power. In tin catalogue of such agents Udolpho Wolfo's Sohie dam Aromatic Schnapps stands highest.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

Maua win Closh as Un/jeh :— Tnia Day. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 4 p.m. For Wangarel Heads and Wangarel, pa Argylo, at i p.m. For Wangaref Hoada and Wangarel, pa . Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Kntorpriso, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 11th Instant. For Friondly bland, per Myrtlo, at 8 a.m. For Glsborno, Napior, Southora port 3, and Aua trallan Colonies, per \ltaiun, at 8 p.m. ForWaiwera, Mahuransti, Matakana, Manga wal, Walpu, and iMwigapol, per Koso Casey ■For Xli nTn ."'"'■.Py :; Jgof*yj i y^«; < "»*g^.»>»ga»aaßE TJWTjoroiQandel, per Cororuandol. at 11.30 a.m For Bussell and Kawokawa, por To Anau, a 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa. Mon Konul, and Hokiftoga, etc, per lona, at 4 p.m For Tauranga and Opotlkl, por Waitaki, a 4 p.m. For Whitlangl and Tairaa,per Qlonelg,at I p.n Tuesday, nth Soptombor. Per ap. City of Bydney as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States o America, Canada, British Columbia, Centra and South America, and British and Foreigi West Indies, Japan, and China, includinf Hongkong, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent o Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, one newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing a> oxtrn fee oC sixpence In addition to the postage, will be reoeivec by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up t< the time ot sailing. Tnl» mall -will bo due In London on Tuosday October 6. S. B. BIS 9, Chief Postmaster.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

September 10, 1880. Theatre Royal—" Baby " (Lingarda), 8 p.m. Parisian Dloramio Exhibition—Queon-stroat. r.M.O. A.—Lecture by Rev Allan W. Webb or the Life, Poetry, and Songs ot Miss Ha verbal 7.30 p.m. Newton KnnlsVMen Loyal Oranga Lodge- Royal Arch Purple Meeting, 7.30 p.m. Auckland Engineer Volunteers' Parade- Drill ahod, 7.30 p.m. Lorno-etreot Hall—Walking Match against time, Mr T. Willis, 9 p.m.

DEATH.

CHASEI,—Un (September 9, at his father's real dence, oorner o( Victoria and Chapel-atreots Charles Henry, the beloved son of Waltoi Chaso. Tne funeral vrlll take place to-morrow (Saturday), at half-past three o'clock. Friends please accept this invitation. JAMES.—Un September 9. in Symonds-atrect Kate Qortiude, fourth daughter of Robert D James and Susannah Elizabeth (his first wife); aged 23 years. Tne funeral will leave her late residence. Symonda-street, corner of Mount-street, or Saturday next, the 11th Instant, for the Church of England Burying Ground, at 3 p.m. ROBERTSON.—On| S«ptember 9, at her res! dence, Queensferry Hotel, Vulcan-lone, Maj Robertson, relict of the lato John Robertson aged 77 years. 1 he funeral will leave the Queensf «rry Hotel at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

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

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1880.

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

Outside opinion, though often accorded a ridiculous precedence over local knowledge, has a special value, and ■when it supports the local opinion with results arrived at from totally different data, it possesses double claims to at tention. This appears to be the case with the report made by the Commis sioners in South Australia, who have been considering questions affecting railway matters, cognate with those which have occupied so large a share of public notice in New Zealand. Among other things, the Commissioners in quired into and reported upon the manufacture of rolling stook Avithin the colony. It was disclosed in evidenco that waggons which had been built in the Government workshops at Adelaide cost only from five to eight per cent, more than the very cheapest waggons imported, and the quality and durability of the locally made waggons was im measurably superior to their imported rivals. The Commissioners, therefore, recommended that all rolling stock which can be made in the colony, should be so manufactured. A certain staff of men must be main tained in the railway workshops for the purpose of making necessary repairs, and the Commissioners think that the slack time of these men might be occu pied in making rolling stock. They add, however :—" But when large additions to this description of rolling stock are needed, we think it would be desirable, rather than increase materi ally the skilled staffs at the workshops,

to invite tenders for the construction of some of the waggonrf and carriages by local firms, and, so long as the prices tendered did not. exceed by 10 per cent the English prices for similar' rolling stock delivered here, such tenders might with benefit be accepted. We consider that the advantages of having the work executed under strict local inspection outweigh tho consideration of the additional cost of 10 per cent.as compared with tho cost of English waggons and carriages." The exporimont of building waggons in New Zealand was not exactly a success. According to the report of the Royal Commision which sat iv this colony many of the waggons built at Dunedin wero of tho most inforior description. It is unfortunate that the first attempt to initiate a very excellent reform ended so badly, but it is obvious that tho causes were such as are capable of being removed, and tho initial failure should not finally bar the way of a chango that is in every way most desirablo. Tho South Austra lian Commissioners point out one precaution that must be taken to ensuro success. Tho timber ought to be sea soned, and to provide for that they recommend that the Government shall keep on hand a sufficient stock of ; timber, and that oven whon local con tractors aro employod on suoh work a binding condition of tho agreemont shall bo that thoy obtain the timber used in their construction from tho Go vernmont.

Another important question in rail way managomont was considered by those Commissioners, numo?y, tho pro posal to leiiso the Govornmont lines, as suggested by Mr Murray, M.H.R., last session. Their opinion is forcible and emphatic.

All tho witnesses who hiwo _ boen examined ou this point aro decided in the opinion that the railways should not, after construction, bo leased, but should bo hold nnd worked by tho Govcrninout for tho public benefit. Tho object of tho lessee boinß naturally to mako m much profit as ho possibly could duriup tho term of the leasfi, tho probability is that the rolling stock, permanent wny, a.ud onajneorinij; plant would become greatly depreciated in valuo from the inccseant wear and tear Roms; on in all the parta that constitute railway proporty, not being repaired with that constant care aud liberality by which alone a railway system can bo maintained in thorough efficiency.

Theconclusioniu tho above paragraph and tho reasons which support it, are so emphatic that wo shall not press those arguments concerning tho groat publio purposes which railways in a colony are expected to sorve.

Kclativo to the speod of trains, tho Commissioners aro agrod that it is unnecessary and wasteful to drive trains at a high rate on colonial lines. Tho percentage of working expenses is materially increased by every ac cession of spoed, and, however tho traveller may grumble, ho is not entitled to havo his feelings molifiod by any further plungo into tho pockets of tho taxpayers of the colony. And that is what a shortened time-tablo actually moans. Tho South Australian Com missioners " consider a spoed of twenty to twenty-five miles an hour for passenger trains, twelve to fifteen miles for gooda trains, and from fifteen to twenty miles for mixed trains, suflicient to meet tho legitimate re quirement of the traffic." Theso recommendations, which are manifestly the product of caroful in vestigations by men who understand tho subject they havo in hand, aro quite as applicable to Now Zealand as to South Australia, and while wo hopo our own Government, tho latter clauso may help to reconcile passengors on our lines to tho limited facilities which aro alone consistent with the economical working of narrow gaugo railways.

At tho Crown Lands Ofllco, yesterday, lot 266, 41 acres, in Mangapiko district, was leased for 14 years, at £8 per annum, to Messrs Nabbs and Davidson. Mr Wil liam Edward Jarmer, a gentleman recently from Queensland, selected 293a 24p in block X, Takahua survey district, Mnngonui County, at the upsetpnee of £147 ss. A man named McLean, who injured his knee severely with an nxe at Dargaviile last week, has been admitted to the Hos pital for treatment. He is progressing very satisfactorily.

The man Musgravo, who had his log amputated in consequence of an accident on fie railway, is progressing very favourably, and it is expected that he will have recovered sufficiently to leave the Hospital about a month hence.

Charles Critchley, Quarter-master of the Union Company's s.s. Rotomahana, is dan gerously ill of inflammation of the lungs in the Auckland Hospital, and very little hope is entertained of his recovery.

The lecture to be dolivered to-night by the Rev. Allan W. Webb on "Frances Ridley Havergal; her life, her poetry, and her songs," in the Young Men's Christian Association this evening, at 7.30, will be a very interesting one. Several lady amateurs well known in musical circles will render some of the most beautiful of Miss Haver gal's songs. The proceed* of the lecture aro to be deroted to increasing tho funds of tho Young Women's institute.

To-night is tho last night off " Baby " otherwise known as "Betsy." At the Theatre to-morrow will be produced, with the full strength of the Lingard Company, " Old Bachelors"and " Peter White.1'

The Pitt-street Band of Hope meeting will be held this evening at 7 o'clock.

Only two cases were heard at the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon in addition to those reported in our last im pression. They were: Robt. Thomson v. J. Williams, claim £28 3s; and Jackmau v. Elliott claim £2. In the former judgment was given for £11 3s, execution, however, being stayed i n order to permit of a cross action being brought, while in the latter judgment was reserved.

Key. C. M. Nelson, M.A., of St. Paul's, will deliver a lecture in St. James' Hall on Tuesday evening next on " The British Church before tho time of Augustine." The proceeds of the lecture will be dovoted to the Building Fund of the new Protestant Hall, Newton.

The Boston, U.S., education system affords a fair comparison with our own, because the number of pupils—s3,Bl7 -is about the same. The cost per scholar was £5 10s. This, however, includes high schools and grammar schools, of which thero are a large number.

Washington, the capital, is now the eleventh city in the union. It has a popu lation of 160,000.

The United States census Bhews that the attractions by the Western States have been so great that the agricultural districts in the East have had no increase of popula tion whatever, and but for tho growth of cities through increased manufactures there would have been an absolute decrease in the Eastern States since 1870, due to migra tion West. As it is, Memphis is the only city in the Union that exhibits an actual decrease, aud that is due to yellow fever.

In a recent interview in New York city, General Miles expressed the opinion that 250,000 Indians within the boundaries of the United States have more armed war riors than tho Government have regular soldiers. He has no faith in coaxing armed Indians, and believes the task of dealing with them should be transferred to the War Department. The vast majority of tho people who differ with him never saw an armed Indian in their lives.— "Sun."

Mexico is progressing. The walls arouud Vera Cruz are being demolished. The city has always been noted for unhealthincss dur ing the summer season, and the mortality from yellow fever in years past has at times been frightful. The attention of the Mexican authorities has been frequently called by foreigners skilled in sanitary knowledge to to the fact that the fortifications around the city, by preventing the circulation of air, were the main cause of the prevalence of disease ; but notwithstanding that the walls had ceased to be a protection against modern gunnery, no action has been taken to re move them until now. With the construction of railroads and telegraph lines,, the/ Mexican nation moves with rapid strides on the road to enlightmcnt,—"Now York Sun,"

Mr A. A. F. Allora, licensed interpreter, Cambridge, gives tho following account ot the stoppage of the survey on Mr Firth's land:—"Mr A. stubbing was, as stated, running a line to better define the boun daries of part of Mr_ Firth's estate, and having arrived at a disputed or to be dis puted boundary, which tho natives had only a few days previously asked Mr Stubbing to re-survey for them, he being previously engaged by Mr Firth to do so, he very pro perly declined. Tho natives, supposing that he was doing for Mr Firth what ho had refused to do for them, did, as stated, pre vent tho completion of tho line till they had interviewed Mr Firth ; since then they have applied to Mr Stubbing to survey or to employ, on their behalf, some other sur veyor. On tho same piece, an agreement is now lying in my oilice, with the same parties, to survey tho Haukaps block, which they aro anxious Mr Stubbing should proceed with at once. There are Beveral survey parties out a long distance from Cambridge, outside the Patetoro block, which passed tho late Native Land Court unmolested, and whoso work is going on with tho consent and assistance of the natives; iv fact tho general aspeot of native iill'aii's never showed a more peacoful and conciliatory conclusion than at present in this and surrounding districts." To the Editor : Sir, —Soeing in your morning contemporary comments about the hundred and fifty able-bodied nien leaving Auckland for Sydney, I would observe that the "Herald " may rest assured this is only tho commencement of tho sUmpodo. If any man who does not wish to bo a serf, lot him cloar from Auckland, and New Zealand, as he would from ajcurso. Its isquito sufficient for men to go to tho railway reclamation works, and soo men, strong and fit for any work, working up to their waist in water for tho paltry pittance of nineponco por hour. Tho "Herald" will not havo far to seok tho rouson why raou aro hurrying away Jfrora such a curacd spot. At tho samo time, how is it tho contractor for tho reclamation works Is allowed to crawl along with about twonty men employed! Thorois nothing to prevent him from placing lifty on to profitable |work. Tho contract timo is nothing with contrac tors in tho province of Auckland. Look at tho Waitakcrie contract! This contract should bo iiniHhcd this month, and it will bo nearer another year at tho rato tho con tractors aro playing with tho work It is my opinion tho Public Works Office in Auckland wants a thorough overhaul'to soo wliero tho screw is lojsc. If cantractor9 tiro kept up to timo it means moro men.—l am, &c, Linoerand Die. Tho Splendors of Mrs Edward Guinness's ball (says tho " London World") rnuat long remain fresh in every recollection. London assembled her [beauty and her chivalry in rcsponso to tho hostess' invitation, and, though bereft of tho prosenco of royalty, the ball may fairly bo said to havo aurpaused its predecessors of last year, It must bo con fessed that tho floor was very sticky; but with so much to look at, danciug wax not a sine qua non. The rosos aloue (standing in bushes six foot high) must havo sont a thrill of envy through many n horticultural heart; and a tendency to kleptomania was with dilticulty surpresscd at tho sight of the Duchess of Westmiustor, in a black dress spangled with enormous brilliants, as though sin! had been overtaken by a diamond hail storm. Tho Duchess of Marlborough's " famino " order shono proudly on her breast, ami much admiration was excited by tho jewels of Mrs Donaldson Hudson. I am sorry to learn that Mrs Guinness was nutter* ing from scvero indisposition, although sho never relaxed hor exertions toward the success of the evening. Hut even the wealth of a Guinness fade into insignificance when compared with that of tho transatlantic mil lionaire, Mr Yiuidcrbilr. Ho makos a clear million a your, by which any 'intelligent person may calculate how much he can spend in a minute. Some of this golden tide will flow in tho direction of a Scottisli house, to whoso exchequer it will not be unwel come ; for It is now sottlcd that Lord Dupplin marries Miss Vnnderbilt. Rev. J. Beckenham gave a sketch of the life and struggles of Joiiali Hcnson (Uncle Tom), in the form of a lecture last oveuing in tho United Freo Mothodut school-room, cornor of Vincent-strcpt. Tho attendance w&s not large. Tho minister of the church, Kov. It. Taylor, presided and briefly intro duced Mr Beckenhnm, stating tho object of tho meeting wns twofold, viz., a ploasant evening and an addition to tho new school building fuud. The lecturer appeared to be one of those busy-minded little mon who must he at work at somethinciwith a largo of tho gab,"' as tire old man termed continuous talk. The discourse was moro colloquial than impressive, and shewed that if Mr Beokeuham was not a master of eloquence, he had a lively memory, a memory quito sufficient to rotain and recapitulate the most striking inci dents in a slave's life. The autobiog raphy of Undo Tom was* re-told with amazing correctness, and the "o'er trns tale" wan interesting enough to keep the audience In a passive mood for two full hours. Poor Tom's career was traced vividly from his birth-hour in tho dark bosom of slavery, through all his wonderful career, hair-breadth escapes, cheerfulness and depression, temptations and triumphs, marriage and ill-treatment, voyages to Eng land, his diilicalties in acquiring a know ledge of the alphabet in the collogo of ad versity, his interviews with Mrs Stowe, who drew from him the materials and far niture for tho building up of " Undo Tom's Cabin," his conversation with the Arch bishop of Canterbury, and finally his visit to Windsor Castle in obedienco to an invitation of the good Queen of England. Mr Beckenham, without any pretensions to literary ability, without any depth ot thought, moralizing or speculative philosophy, has tho happy knack and readiness of speech, of dealing with common place matters in a way calcu lated to please the tasto and inform the mind of the many who do not take the trouble to road for themselves In listen ing to Mr Beckenham, tho intellect is never taxed by profound thought, and wo should say that ho is just the kind ot merry little man for his special avocation. There is nothing gloomy about his bright counten ance, and ho might say, as was said of his hero, " God who mado the little birds to sing, the goats to enjoy and the spring lambs to gambol, had given him a merry heart, which enabled him to cast a cheer ful influence around him." On the motion of Mr S. Parker, a voto of thanks was unanimously accorded to the lecturer, who briefly returned thanks.

Mr Rayner, formerly of the telegraph department, has commenced business as merchant, commission agent, and auc tioneer, in Coromandt'l, where he is well known and highly respected.

A meoting of persons interested in the formation of a lodge- under tho Order of the Druids is to be held at tho Queen's Hotel this evening.

Mr W. C. Dennes' vocal concert will fake place in tho course of next week for Frizes of White's famoun sowing-machines, t is necessary, therefore, that intending vocal competitors should give in their names without fail, or their chance of a machine will be lost.

Mr Allan West informs members of his dancing-classes that his last re-union will be held in the Choral Hall on tho evening of the 23rd insr.

Professor Bottany will deliver another of his Instructive lectures on "Domestic Economy" at his central stall In the Oity Murkot to-morrow. Those lectures aro becoming vory popular, as they aro of a most forcible and telling; oharactor, and when delivered by the Professor himself in the silent but very oxpresaive language which (dooa, rather than says,) they possess an interest and become suKgestlvo of. substantial bonefltn to tho working classes, for whoso speolal good (hey are m»inly designed. Admission free, with battor, bacon, cheese, &c, given in at wholesale prlc:s.—[A.Dvr.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

A KATHEtt serious accident occurred yes terday morning to a young man named Richard Golding, who is employed by Nxessrs G. W. Owen and Co. as the driver of their delivery van ; He had junt obtained a boiler from the private residence of Mr Bigelow at Ponsonby for the purpose of taking it to the Baptist Chapel, and after securing it in the van was stooping to reach the reins, when a sudden movement of the boiler startled the horse. The animal made a dash forward, and the shock threw the driver to tho ground immediately in front of tho wheels, which almost instantaneously passed over his chest, the severity of the accident being aggravated by the fact that the chain was locked. The weight of the van was fully half a ton. A number of persons ran to the poor fellow's assistance, and to their solicitous enquiries he replied that although | he felt some internal pain he would soon be all right. He was, howover, placed in" an express and conveyed to Mr Owen's house where medical aid was obtained for him in the persons of Drs. Dawson and BayntuD. They did all that was possible for their patient, but he still lies in a very precarious state. He is about 35 years of age, and he is unmarried. He arrived from England, via Queensland, about a year ago, and was at once engaged by Mr Owen, who, says that he Las proved a moat valuable servant, ,

Scintillations.

"Be brief: for; it is with words as with sun beams ; the more thoy aro condensed, the deeper they burn."—Houthey.

Chief Justice Prendergast was sworn in Acting Governor at Wolliogton yester day. This moanß a splendid pecuniary haul to His Honor who of course takes the Governor's pay as well as his work. The Tramway Company in Christchurch having failed in bounce are trying the cab bies with soft sawder, but the Jehus refuse to be reconciled. Timaru has just opened Government buildings which cost £6,000. The Medical Association of Dunedin are memorialising the Government to insist upon the production of a medical certificate and registration of death before burial is allowed. Richard Hudson, son of the successful confectioner of Duuedin, who bought the Masonic Hall and turned it into a lolly manufactory, was thrown from his father's cart yesterday, and broko his thigh. The Maori prisoners in Dunedin enjoy life thoroughly. They spent a great part of yesterday in playing cricket on thereclaimed land. Tho name of Mr 11. Dean was inad vertently omitted from the list of invited guests at tho Fire Brigade dinner. Tho Albion, which arrived at Russell this morning ,has on (board' tho racehorse Cap-a-pie for tho Auckland Stud Com- A workman namod John Sim, at Bal clutha, was thrown on the quarry tramway yesterday, and a loaded truck passed ovor ins ankle. Kotton, tho pianiate, at last advices, was contemplating a Now Zealand tour. " Pyschimminy I how dot boy studies de languages," is what a delightful elderly German said when his four-year-old son callod him a blear-oyed non of a sawhorse. Professor Proctor says that sonsation travols along a human nerve at about one tenth tho rate of sound, and henco if a child wero born with an arm 92,000,000 miles lone, and he stretched it towards tho sun nnd got burnt, ho would havo to livo for 132 years boforo ho could know that the tip of his linger had been burnt. Modern Progress.—Two centuries ago not oiio in a hundred wore stockings. Fifty yoars ago not a boy in a thousand was allowed to run at largo ot night. Fifty yoars ago not a fcirl in a thousand made s waiting-maid of her mothor. Wonderful improvement in this ng<J. The " Advocate " says Whangarel is im prc<"-dentodiy dull, owing to tho slackness of the gum tradej The new Presbyterian Church at Ohaupo is nearly finished, and has a very neat appearance. Tho Wcstport railway Ib tho most un profitable in tho colony. Its expenses average £13,G77 to tho receipts. The Kaipara stands next with £10,188. This railway will nover have a chance until one contract is let to put the whole lino in good ordor. For a now railway its condition is disgraceful. Mr Fallon, tho well-known vino grower of Now South Wales, has received some English orders for his excellent champagne. Tycrman has taken Proctor's lectures as tho text for a discourso on " Science versus tho Bible," delivered in Sydney. It is, of course, unnecessary to add that in such hands the Bible gets tho worst of it. "There's tho Rub."—A druggist not famed for his beauty has a hopeful son, who, a neighbour affirms, has his father's " liniments." Tho Government astronomer of New South Wales states that for Sydney tho winter just passed has been tho driest over recorded, though tho rainfall observations commence from 1840. Drought is seriously threatened. Dr. Skao has commenced an inquiry into tho charges brought by Mrs Power, cook, against tho nmnagoment of tho Thames Hospital. "For man," says Mr Talmago, " mar riago is the only oatato that i 3 right." And if ho marries a " society" woman he is lucky at the end of the year if he finds any estate that is left. A young man, who has recently taken a wife, says ho didn't find it half so hard to get married as ho did to get furniture. A largo number of lamb« wero lost in tho cold weather at Poverty !'• >y last week. A man named Kelly is ihirged atNamor with having stolen botwcei forty and fifty horses, and is said to have ridden the majority to death. A plucky Frenchwoman at Noumea, find, ing an escaped convict in her kitchen shut Oarrard ponds a letter, but tho writing and spelling make tho purport of the noto undecipherable. It appears, however, to oo intended to inform the public that if he " did agitate years ago and got stuck on the punt, ho could and w always willing to pay 20s in the pound." Times can't have been so very hard with him if that is so. Stamped envelopes havo been offered at tho Sydney Post Office at the rate of 2s 3d per packet of 25, but have met with very little inquiry. Thoy have been in stock for several ycarp. Tho chain-men on the Rcofton survey were getting £3 a week, and whon the re duction of 10 per cont was announced they struck and throw up their employment. Tho receptions held by Mr Milner Stephens, the "healing medium," in Sydney, are attended by from 150 and 200 poople every day. His modus operandi is either to order tho disease away, or to breathe on or touch the spot About 1,000 cases have been treated, and the Sydney papers contain many testimonials, includ ing those of persons who declare that they were blind, and have had their sight res tored.

There was a keen contest for the Mayor alty of Lyttelton yesterday. The result was: Webb, 222; Garforth, 214; Reid, 202; McOeattyer, 160. The clothes of a housemaid at tho Duke of Edinburgh Hotel, Cambridge, took fire. A man who observed the accident promptly extinguished the fire with a large cloth, but the girl sustained some severe burns. This is from tho " Temora Telegraph " :— A certain M, P. in Victoria recently told his medical adviser that ho never had a bath in his life. This is the kiud of man we want at Temora. •

Leith Ward (Dunedin) rejected all the old members of Council yesterday. The Cambridge people know how to kill several birds with one stone. They have arranged for a ploughing, harrowing) and Bowing match on tho domain' sito, by which they will manage to got the ground put under grass. The event rakes place on the 15th iiiH*-,., and the seed has been given.

The awful destructiveness of the breech loader, and the little chance a badly-armed enemy, however bravo, has against it, is shewn by tho mortality lists after the attack by tho Ghuzni tribes on General Stowart. The British killed 1,200, and wounded 2000 Afghans, while their own losses were ouly 6 officers and 50 or 60 men wounded, and about 30 men killed.

CONCERT AT THE INDUSTRIAL HOME.

A vrby pleasing concert was given last evening in the school-room of the Indus trial Home in aid of the fund for the pay ment of gas and extras. Mr David Goldie, who was partly instrumental in getting up the concert, so ably conducted by Mr John Kyan, was unable to be present. Hence the next best man, Mr.Stickley, was voted to the chair. Tho* programme- was of a varied and pleasing character, and opened with a hymn by the scholars. A solo was then given on tho harp by Master Haudley, which was applauded. Mr Ryan sang ".Nil Desperandum " in his energetic aud accept able style. Misses Matthews and Mac donald followed with tho exquisite duet "The Cousins," well rendered, Miss Barton playing the accompanyment. A number of scholar!) then came to the front and gave "The Fairies," a chorus. Miss Annie Andersen was particularly Bweet in " Won't you Buy my Pretty Flowers." The scholars followed with " Rule Britannia," in full and effective force. Tho following songs and solos were given in order : —Duet " Army and Wavy," by Messrs Francis and Ryan. "The Bridgo," Miss Macdonald. "The Bells of St. Michael's Tower," by the scholars, Mias Barton acting as accompanist. Miss Sharp " Once Again," accompanying herself on the pianoforte with much skilL Mr Eyan " The Owl." Maifier Hanley, a solo on the harp. Miss Matthews " .Re member or Forget." Mr Ramsay "O, My Country," which was followed by the song (with phorns), " Still I Love Theo," by Mr Francis. Mr Ryan " I'm a Friar." " Red Cross Knight," by the scholars (Miss Barton as accompanist). Mr Ramsay " Tho Four leafed Shamrock." The National Anthem successfully closed tho musical programme. Mr Stickley in a neat speech thanked the ladies and gentlemen most heartily, men tioning the nifties of. Mr Ryan and tho ladies who had contributed so generously to the amusement of the evening, and a vote of thanks was carried by acclamation at the suggestion of Mr Stickley. Ho inlorraed the friends the Homo Band of Hope meeting would be held to-night, to which the friends of the Institution wero cordially invited. He had much pleasure in making the gratifying announcement that tho Rev. J. Beckenhani, of Nelson, had kindly promised to give a lecture in their school-room on Saturday evening at 7 o'clock on "His travels and Experiences among the Blacks of Australia/!

ANOTHER FEARFUL COLLIERY EXPLOSION.

150 Miners Killed,

[REUTERS TELEGRAM.]

LONDON, September 8. A terrible explosion occurred, to day, at Seaham colliery, by which 150 miners have been killed or en tombed in the mine.

Dangerous Practical Joking

[By Telegraph. 1

INVERCARGILL, this day. A DETACHMENT of the Southland Hussars were proceeding from Windham to Matura when some larrikins laid a train of powder across tho road, and firod it with tho object of clearing the riders out of tho pigskins. Tho attempt proved unsuccessful, The men however dismounted and led their horses a little further on and found a rope stretched across tho road on a post_ of sufficient height to catch the riders. Being apprehensive of further mischief, they remounted and wheeled amid a shower of stones, making their way to Matura round about the road.

The Waimate Plains.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

PUNGAREHU, this day.

THIS MORNING'S FENCING.

Tub natives contented themselves with erecting tbo fence once yesterday, but re. turned this morning, recruited by tho addi tion of two to their number. On the com pletion of this apology for a fenco they hurriedly turned and departed without waiting to be spoken to or turned away. It appears likely that they wish to escape arrest, at least for the present. THE PARIHAKA MEETING. Ovor two hundred natives of both sexes and all acres passed by on their way to Parihaka yesterday, accompanied by about twenty bullock drays loaded with provi sions for tho forthcoming half-yearly meet- Ing on tho 17th instant.

THE HON. MR BRYCE AT NOR MANBY.

NORMANDY, this day. A deputation of Norman by settlers waited on tho Hon, Mr Bryce yosterday afternoon, hi Hawera, to impress on him the necessity of at once bridging the Wain gongoro river and opening the road leading from Norruanby to Manaia. They pointed out that in view of tho approaching settle ment of tho Plains, the extension of tho rail way to Norraanby, this road would bo one of tho main feeders of the line. The depu tation also urged that the District Lund Office of the newly constructed district under tho West Coast Settlement Bill should be established hero. Tho hon. gentleman promised considera tion of both matters, but in the present state of liuanco could givo no immediate prospect of the erection of the Waiugongoro bridge, and regarding the Land Office would lay their views beforo the Minister of Lands. Mr Bryce rode through Normanby this morning, taking the road to tho Plains.

The Football Match.

SOME KOTES ON THE WELLING TON TEAM.

As considerable curiosity appears to prevail itt town with regard to the past perform ances and present capabilities of the several members of the Wellington Foot ball Team, wo havo been at the trouble to collato tho necessary information on that head. It has been obtained from unexceptionable sources, and may with confidence be rolicd upon as thoroughly authentic. For the sake of perspicuity aud convenience we deal with aud criticise each man in turn instead of grouping them in threes aud fours aud offering a few gene ralised observations, which may not Ue admittedly one of tho boat kicks that the Colony possesses, but occasionally he shows a want of judgment which is the result of impulsiveness. He is ex cellent at dodging and expert at collaring an opponent, but bis forte is, undoubtedly.kicking. He played last year in the matches against; Otago and Canter bury, and is well-known here. In fact, ho may be looked upon as an Auckland loan to the Empire City. His weight is 12 stone. The half backs are :A. Thorn non (11 stone) and Wylio (12 stone). Tho former has achieved quite a reputation as one of the neatest of drop-kickers aud surest of half backs. He can use either foot with equal facility in kicking, and his play is very pretty. He collars well, is agile on his legs, is a good support and displays much judgment. He played in the match against Otago last season. Wylie is a Wairarapa man, and his connection with football is of comparatively recent date. He is looked upon, however, a* a steady and effective kick, while his collaring is spoken of with praise. The quarter-backs are J. Berry, W. Berry, and E. Davy. Taking the last named player first, wo may say that he is somewhat out of form inconsequence of a sad lack ot practice. He is reckoned an expert quarter back, and a tolerably good hand at collaring; but drop-kicking is his weak point. Therein he is deficient. His " pas sing " might also be improved upon. He was a member of the team selected to play in the matches against Otago and Canter bury last year. The brothers J. and W. Berry (list. 61bs. and list. Blbs. respec tively) have oarned quite a notoriety for playing well together. They have not practised much this season, but they are certainly not to be thought lightly of on that account, as what play they have done has been good. They work hard, and aro pretty sure at collaring, but indif ferent at drop-kicking. J. Thomson, G. Campbell, A.. W. Leckie, Roberts. Honald son, W. Wright, J. McMaster, H. Hickson, Cameron are the forwards.

J: (Thomson (15it. 41b) ] is a most re doubtable opponent in a scrimmage. He works with bis whole soul, and is not in any way sparing of exertion. At present he is somewhat out -of condition. "G. Campbell (the captain) is a man of somewhat similar stamp. His 12st. 41b. of corporeal weight is utilised to the very utmost in a scrimmage, ahd ho is an industrious and determined worker. He kicks fnirly, collars well, and is always up to " touch." He is rather im petuous and not infrequently his play from this *causo tends to militate against the success of his own side—his condition is good. A. W. Leckiejllst. 71b.) isonoof the moat promising men in the team. He is a devoted admirer of the game, works with a right good will, ia invariably " on " the ball and up to touch line, and kicks with much judgment. He is now in good condition, and should distinguish himself. Ho was the emergency man in the matches against Otago and Canterbury last year. Roberts (list. 7lbs.) is another player who is com ing into notice. His dribbling is spoken of as very effective and he is generally voted a useful man. In condition, how ever, ho is rather backward. H. Uickson (12st.) is undoubtedly one of the best all. round men in the team. He ex,erts himself unsparingly, backs and kicks well, can collar whon required, and is a clever " pot" at the goal. His characteristic defect is an inattention to the rules of "packing." In condition W. Wright (list. 61bs.) surpasses all his fellows, and therefore he ought to be seen at his best. He enjoys the repute of always being " on " the ball from the beginning to the ending of a match, and he "lines up" witb astonishing smartness. Ho docs not handle the ball so well as ho might, but taking him all in all ho is a player, the loss of whoso, assistance would be materially felt. JB c took part in the Otago and Canterbury matches. The re maining three men, viz., Ronaldson (list, (list. slbs.) hail from the Wairarapa district. The first named o£ the two has played "down £outh," and bears the character of a hard and useful worker. He collars skilfully and is never found far from the ball. McMnstor is good either as a forward or a quarter-back. His collaring and rtinniug equally entitle him to praise, and ho never appears to tiro while the game's a-foot. Cameron is somewhat of a tyro so far as knowledge of the rules is concerned, but ho has proved himself to be a fair "collar" and an houest worker. The metropolitan section of the team maybe further sub. divided into two parties, viz., members of

the Wellington Football Club, and mem bers of the Athletic Football Club. J. Thom son, Roberta, Warbrick, and E. Davy belong to tho former, and G. Campboll, A. W. Leckio, H. Hickson, Wright, A. Thomson, and J. and W. Berry to the latter club. Speaking generally the selection is an ex cellent one. The team may bo depended upon to maintain the credit or. Wellington' even if it fails to assert its supremacy, '-■■ ,' '•■.-:. ]■-.. , --", .' > ■ . ■. '. •■.■■.■

CABLEGRAMS.

EUROPEAN.

[BEUTEB'S TBtitGBAMS.]

LONDON, September 7.

At the wool sale to-day 6,200 bales were catalogued, making a total of 164,300 cata logued since^ tho opening. Prices were firmly maintained. . The Duke of Bedford has been created a Knight of the Garter.

Board of Trade Returns. The Board of Trade return of exports for last mouth amouut to £19,125,000, being an increase of £175,000 compared with last year. The imports amounted to £31,187,500, being an increase of £2,687,500.

Australians v. All England

Eleven.

The cricket match, Australians v. eleven of AH England was resumed to-day at Oval. Tho Australians continued their second innings, and madij a splendid stand against the bowling of the Englishmen. The innings closed for 327 runs, Murdoch being not out for 153. Alexander scored 33 and waa caught. Tho Home team than required 5G runs to win the match, and they went in for their second inninge. They obtained the required number with the loss of fivo wickets, and won the match by five wickets. There was again a largo attendance, and great interest was taken in the contest. Tho weather throughout tho three days was very fine. LONDON, September 10. The Loan and Mercantile Agency Produce Report. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency report under date London.September 7 : Wool: The competition by both home and foreign buyers is active. Up to date 140,000 bales have been sold. Superior greasy, superior combing, washed medium, and inferior combing, washed and scoured, have advanced Jd to Id perlb. Lamb, washed, is firm. Clothing washed is un changed, also faulty scoured. Seedy and burry wools are neglected. Wheat: For eign arrivals are heavy. Adelaide is worth 458, and New Zealand 43s per 496 lbs, Uut the market is flat. Bulgaria Reforming. LONDON, September 1. Bulgaria and Roumelia have determined to combine their forces, and have entered into a league for mutual defence and the carrying out of internal reforms. Hanlon and Trickett. Hanlon is expected to arrive iv England on the 19th lnst. Trickett is rapidly im proving in condition, and now shows some of his old rowing form. He does capital work on the river between Putney and Barnes1 daily, Kelly, his trainer, beingjin regular attendance. B. Thompson is ex pected shortly from America. France and the Jesuits.

Overtures havo been made to the French Government with a view of obtaining some concession in respect to the ordered closing of schools belonging to the Jesuits, the Dominicans, and other teaching orders. The Jesuits havo stated their willingness to secularize their schools, and have pro mised to take no part in politics for the future. The offers havo been accepted and it is understood that the colleges and schools of the ordera named will be reopened. | LONDON, September 3. The anniversary of Sedan was celebrated throughout Germany on Wednesday. The Hon It. F. Goldsworthy, Colonial Secretary of Western Australia, has been appointed Governor of St Lucia, in the Windward Group. Latest advices from Cuba state that the tDbacco crop is estimated by the Agricul tural Department of the Provincial Govern ment at 545,000 tons. The young Queen of Holland yesterday gave birth to a daughter. There has been great rejoicings at Hague and Amsterdam, as it was feared that the line of Orange Nassau would become extinct on the death of.the King and Prince of Orange. Baron Haymerle, Austrian Chancellor, has arranged a meeting with Prince Bismark at Friedrichsrush. It is generally believwd that Austro-German understand ing iB fully maintained, and that the Con ference relates "to possible difficulties between France and Germany.

of Lords.

The faction increases between the House of Lords, headed by Lord Kedesdile, and the House of Commons.

Mr Parnell, in moving to tack to the Appropriation Bill the provision for regis tration of voters in Ireland which had been rejected by the Lords, complained with bitterness of the action of the Lords with respect to the bill and other measures. The Marquis of Hartington, on behalf of the Government, while sympathising with Mr Parnell's disappointment, suggested that in lieu of resortiug to a "tack," the the Honse should pass a formal resolution remonstrating with the Peers on the rejec tion of the Registration Bill. Mr. Parnell assented to the course proposed, and resolu tions will probably be introduced at an early date, and the matter thus stands at present. The action of the House of Lords threatens to bring about a crisis. The House has offended the Iri«h by rejecting the Compen sation Bill and annoyed the farmers by amending the Game Bill. It has also irritated the working men by the rejection of certain clauses in the Employers Liabili ties Bill.

The Honse rejected the Irish Regulation Bill, although the Government aided in passing it through, the House of Commons, and the Irish party are avenging this action by blocking the Appropriation Bill. The House of Lords also refuse to accept some amendments made by the House of Com mons in the Burials Bill, thus encouraging a new agitation against the House. This serious disagreement between the Houses delays the rising of Parliament.

Bridge Disaster in Spain, MADRID, September 1.

News liaa beeu received of a shocking disaster to a battalion of troops at Logrono on the Ehro. it appears that the battalion were on the march, and whilst crossing a bridge which spans tho river, the structure gave way under the unusual weight, and hundreds of soldiers were precipitated into the river below. Many saved their lives by swimming, but 68 were drowned. The Menace to TurJfcey. CONSTANTINOPLE, September 1. The subject of the desired cession of Dulcigno, by Albanians, continues to occupy public attention. Although efforts have constantly been made to induce them to give effect to the decisions of the Great Powers these have proved unavailing. Turkish troops which were ordered to en-, force the surrender of the town to the Montenegrens, have now arrived in the. immediate vicinity, and the leaders of the Albanian League have despatched a tele gram to the Sultan finally declaring that they refuse to band over the place, and that they are resolved to resist to the utmost extremity.

LONDON, September 2,

In accordance with the announcement made in the House of Lords by Earl Gran ville (Secretary of State for Foreign Depart ment) last Monday, a contingent of British and other men-of-war to-day sailed for Ragusa, in the Adriatic Sea. It is under stood the fleet are at present without further instructions than that their destina tion is the place abovenamed. In the House of Commons this evening Sir Charles Dilke (Foreign Under-Secre tary) stated in reply to a question that the combined fleet which was now ea route for Jttngusa would be under command of Vice- Admiral Paget Seymour, and not under Admiral Hornby as first expected. It was furthor stated that Admiral Seymour would act iv combination with the foreign com manders of the contingent, with whom he would be in frequent consultation with rogard to questions at issue between Turkey and her neighbours. Sir Charles Dilke said that these being eutirely of a political nature strong hopes were enter tained that coercion would not be required for their settlement.

Montenegro is not satisfied with the cession of territory made by Turkey, and demands an indemnity of a million and a quarter francs (£50,000), on account of expenses to which it has been put by the refusal of the Porte to give effect to the decisions of the Berlin Conference.

The South American War.

September 1

The recent successes of Chili have been so important that that power proposes to incorporate the whole of Bolivia in her territory. • The Bolivauiavis are unwil ling to lose their nationality, and though temporarily vanquished would bo very troublesome subjects.

September 3,

Intelligence has been received from the seat of war in South America, from which it appears that hostilities between Chili and Peru have at present ceased, and strong hopes ate entertained that war between the two countries is now brought to a close. '*

Commuuications have been exchanged be* tween the respective governments with a view to the negotiation of terms of peacet and these overtures, it is understood, have * been well received on both sides. England and France have also tendered their good ;' offices for the purpose of mediating between , the countriesj and it is therefore considered highly probable that a satisfactory settle* • ment will shortly be arrived at. China and Russia; September 1, News lately received fiom China of the renewal of friendly relations between that ; is country and Kuesia has been, fully con. '■ firmed, and it is understood that a thorough " entente cordiale" now exists between the V two governments. Negotiations are pro. ceeding at Pekin tor the conclusion of a * treaty between the two countries Which will ;i include the settlement of the Kuldja and other questions. South African Confeder^ tlon. LONDON, AUGUST 31. lii tho House of Commons this evening,.: a debate took place on the subject of the j South African Colonies and the recent i negotiations for confederation of the same, | In the course of the debate, it was announ- ■ ced, on behalf of the Government, that it wasis? not intended for the present, to further press' the proposed confederation in view of the ~ opposition, which was manifested to the ,5 proposal in the Cape Parliament. «•» ■■ '..'■'■&

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTEB'S SPECIAL CABIiBGBAMS.J , Tiie New Zealand Versus Soutli British. BRISBANE, Friday. An appeal is now being heard in the Supreme Court in tbe case of the New Zea land Insurance Company versus South:*- British Insurance Company, in which a vet. ; diet was given for the plaintiffs. Payment of Members. -I MELBOURNE, Friday. In the Legislative Assembly last night the question of payment of members wag* carried by a majority of 142 to 20. All th« amendments which were proposed wer£ | negatived. Sir Hercules Robinson is expected: to Ji arrive here on Wednesday next. Arrived : Ringarooma, from BlufF. SYDNEY, Friday. Professor Proctor lectured last night at,;; the Theatre Royal. The house wwij crammed. The Pacific Mail steamship City of !■ Sydney sailed yesterday for Auckland with the homeward San Francisco mail. Eandwick Baces. SYDNEY, September^ SYDNEY HANDICAP. Hesperion ... 1 : Black Swan 2 Master Avecal S '■'■'} '■' The race was won by a length. Time 2mins. 40£ sees. CRAVEN PLATE. Sweetmeat ... . • ... 1 Trevallyn 2 ; Democrat... « 3

The War in Afghanistan.

ADDITIONAL DISPATCHES. J (BY CABLE). t r .._ - . ■ iMlf Ayub's Overtures. SIMLA, September 2. j Furthci particulars are now to hand respecting the attempt of Ayub Khan to enter into negotiations with General Koberts. It appears that the messengers from the Afghan leader were bearers of a letter from him coached in terms of apology for taking up arms against the vale of Kandahar and the i British forces. He declares that Ayub had no intention of engaging in hostilities against the latter, but was forced to do so. General Robert's reply to the above com > munication was of a peremptory character, declining to entertain any proposals for peace except on two conditions, namely, the immediate surrender of all the English '•'■ and native prisoners in the hands of Ayub Khan, and the complete and unconditional . ■ j»»t"Mf'"l>n, of Avnb himtelf and-hiaad iierent-. sio guarantees WsTeoHered for compliance with these conditions. Negotia tions ceased at this point. Notwithstanding the overtures which were made by Ayub & han, there is every reason to believe he was fully prepared to resist the attack about to be made by General Roberts. Since his arrival in Argand-ab Valley, Ayub Khan has been actively engaged throwing up entrench ments and defensive work?, and the position he occupied'was oneof great strength. His • main body of troops is at Musa Jan, and so far from showing a disposition to retreat before encountering General Roberts he partly forced the fight which ensued. The forces under General Roberts num bered 16,000 men. Those under Aynb Khan numbered 25,000 three days since, but 6000 of his regulars deserted owing to the recognition of Abdur Rahman as Amir of Kabul. Lashini Khan, Mahomed Jan, Musa Khan,' and other nationalists, have just joined" Aynb with many Ghazis and Afghan forces. They took up a strong position. General Robert's force is in splendid condition. General Phayre had not at latest advices reached Takipul, where he expects some fighting. General Koberts, upon reconnoitreing, found that Ayub Khan had taken up a position with forces behind a ridge ot hills, which he held with great strength behind entrenchments. General Phayre is advancing with 5,000 well-composed troops and three batteries. _- General Roberts on entering Kandahar was received in State by Wall Shere Ali, and by Generals Primrose and Burrows, f, Thete was general rejoicing, as the Kanda har people were alarmed at the possibility of an entry of the Herat and Kabul soldiers of Ayub Khan. CALCUTTA, September 8. The Viceroy has received a telegram from General Roberts, reporting that Ayoub's losses in the recent engagement is very, severe. General Phayre, with his reinforcements, has arrived at Kandahar.

Wreck of the Rangatira.

(BY TELEGRAPH.) THE OFFICIAL INQUIRY. NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. Thb official inquiry into the circumstances attending the wreck1 of the s.s. Rangatira ' commenced this morning at half-past tea:;, before the B.M. and Captain Holford, Nautical Assessor. The Crown Prosecutor attended for the Collector of Customs.' Mr Samuels appeared for the owners, the mas ter, and chief engineer. Captain Harvey is now giving evidence, , He says he left Onehunga on the 6th. Crossed the bar at 2.40. The weather was fine, with light east winds. Tho steamer was going at the rate of eight and a half miles an. hour until 9 o'clock at night, when he ordered (-peed to be reduced to six miles an hour. He took the bearings of Egmont at 5 o'clock in the*evening when at Woody Head, which is about forty-four miles from Maoukau bar. He went to his berth at a quarter to 12, leaving the second mate in charge. At the time they were steering south by east, half-east being her direct course to the roadstead. He left word to be culled at 2 o'clock. When the chief mate came on watch he did not get up, as ho was informed that the night was clear and beautiful, and that a steamer was pass* ing on the port side. He told the mate to call him at '3, but was aroused by the steamer bumping. He immediately jumped out and ran upon the bridge and rang the telegraph to put steam astern. The order was obeyed. .Before, tho engines had time to move her astern she was well on the rocks, and beginning to fill. ft he struck at twenty minutes after three o'clock. Could see the sugar loaves plainly through eye-glasses. There were rocks all round the steamer, and land was discernible. The.reef she struck is called Peppereira reef, about four miles from New Plymouth. She was about a quarter of a mile from shore when she struck. The compasses were very sluggish, aud her course might have been changed half ft point about five minutes before it was shown. The captain said: "I blame the officer-in charge for the catastrophe. It would not have happened had I been called at three o'clock." The inquiry is still sitting.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The following gentlemen have been nom inated for the vacant seats on the Hoard of Education :—Mr David Goldie, Auckland, Mr Joseph Bell, Mangawai, and Mar John [ Fairburn, of Otahuhu.

tHE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10,



S eoial Advertisements. <^PKING, 1880. 3ARLICK & CR AN WELL have the pleasure of uunounclutr that they have Opened op a Large Portion of their Spring and Summer Stock. Further Shipments will arrive per i ' Waikato,'' Fernglen,' and' Lutterworth.' WE feel great pleasure In drawing spooial attention to our Large and Varied Assort ment of Goods, and though we have made ample provision for our largely Increased and increasing trade, we invite our Cus tomers to make an early selection, as thoro are many lines of Handsome and Fashion able Goodsi winch cannot bo replicod in this market. GABLIOK & OBANWKLt. mHK DRESS DEPARTMENT especially X will be found to SHINE In Borne of the Choicest and Boat Hues of Dress Ma terials imported to this city, and vrhich will be sold at Co-operative Cash Prices. CUkliok & Granwma, City Hall .Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland. rpHK "PRINCESS OP WALKS" Spot Spun X Silk, a Beautiful Dross Material. Tub Fashion. For sale only by Gabliok & Cranwkix. NEW FANCY OATMRAL DRKSS CLOTH The " Granite,' a Silk Mixture Indian and Shawl Fancies "Paisley," " Frenoh Beiges " " Satin Chene." very beautiful goods Satin JVAlsuco The above are all very Fashionable Dress Goods. Garlioe & Cranweli. POMPADOUR PKRO ALE, Pompadour Satins Spot, Pompadour, and Chintz Figured Sateens Satin Cashmeres; Zulu Cords, a'l shades Striped Sateens, a Very Cheap Dross S iLkS—Japanesennvarlous shades O Black Groa Grains, Gros do Lyons Gross de Cashmere Pym's Irish Poplins, in eessonable colours French Gros Grains, in fashionable shades GARUOK & CIUNWEU. PRINTS— Tha New and Latest Designs and Colours. Self-Coloured Prints and Hatoona, various Spot Prints and Sateens, the pre sent fashion; Indian, and Cashmere Styles, Costume Materials, Pompadour Jeans, New Mourning Prints—all at Co-operative Uaah Prices. Gabliok ft Cranwell. LUSTREB— The Kyber Lustre The Lizard Brilliantlne Lustre The Danish Lustre, fashionable shades The " Whittington Out" Lustre do do Coloured A thole Lustres Speoial Line of Lustres, at 7Jd; all season able colours. (IARLTOK Sc CIiANWELr,,



AT flO-OPERATIVE rXASH TpRICES. •TIRIMMINGS — Bugle Fringes, Pompadour JL Fringes, 120 dozea Seaweed Fringes (in oeery colour and at various prices), Black Fan cyFriDgea.GoldandSllverTiiißel Cords and Klbbons in eleven different colours. BONNKT Silks and Satins la the newest shades. GiRLICK & CrANWELL. ATS & BONNETS-The Benihardt, Marl borough. Pansy, Buckingham, and all the leading shapes. TKIMMED Hats and Bonnets in great variety. : FLOWKKB—An Immense Stock, bought very cheap. FRILLING, Feathers, Scarfs, Ribbons, and Fancy Gooda too numerous to men tion. Gablick & Ckan\velt.. pRETONNES-Large Lot Just Opened Up. LACK & F*NCY CURTAINS-The Largest Stock in Town. TTMBRELLAS & SUNSHADES-Plain and U Fancy—an Immense Stock.; MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING-In this Department will be found the Largest, Best Assorted, and Cheapest Stock we ever had. LOVES-1, 2, 3, i, 6 and 8 button in Kid 1, 2 and i button In Lisle and Silk. WE would remind the Public wa have SAOKIFIOKD a Credit Trade for the sake of oßtabllaliing the i"1O-OPBUA.TrVK |~IASH QYSTKM. We Open no New Accounts for Drapery. We LOSE Cuatomers who ssk for Credit: all we ask: In return is a Liberal Support by Gash Buyers, to enable us to continue what is a Publio Benefit. Our Goods are very carefully bought, and Marked at a Very Small Percentage over Cost, and we must do a Large Business to continue the Systona, and the Larger oar "Tarn Over* the more oub Customers will Bene fit by their support. /TaelTck~& CITY HALIi ARCADE, UEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND mo INSURERS SECURITY Should be the Primary Consideration. THE "OOYAL TNSURANCB pOMPANY Affords this desideratum by the Fulfilment ob1 the Tksts reoommended by THE BOARD OF TRADE: A small per-centage of Working Cost, and the Profits Not Anticipated. Also, by an AMPLE CAPITAL, viz, ... £4,000,000 Of which £289,615 is paid np and in hand, with, in addition, the Unlimited Liability of the Shareholders. Large Accumulation of Funds, EXCEEDING .. .. .. .. fil.OOO.&O And an Annual Revenue of £1,230,000. The undersigned Agent continues to accept FIRE RISKS on every description of Insurable Property AT THB LOWEST RATES OBTAINABLE. CM.IMS FOX LOSSKS Are Promptly and tibarally adjusted, without reference eiaowheie, and immediately paid at | the Company's Bankers in Auckland. GEO. W. JONES, *„.«_«,. Ghtet Agent i forlthe Province ox Auckland, i offlco:Bhortland4tre6t. .',,. May 22,1880 I



Special Advertisements. i pLOTHING ANU DRAPERY SEASONABLE AND CHEAP. AT RUSIIBROOK & BRIDGMAJN'S. Partlonlar attoation la directed to the following liooa :— BLA.NKETB, all sizes 10-inoh TToavy White Twill Sheeting, at Is per. FUK^UCFS la variety, and to bo cleared at NKWh«^i?foY WOOLLEW GOOD3-Squaros. Polkas, &c, to bo oloared off cheap Now Galoon ureas Trimmings, bought a Job, and to be oloarod at bas than quarter wholosalo pricos „„„„„ Girls1, Maids', and LadIes'ULSTERS A. Job Lot of Ladies' Alpaca Umbrellas, at 2a ud a bargain JfLANNELS, from 9d par yard Wintbr HosHBY-A largo variety Girls nnd Women's, Plain and Striped, 8d per pair. New Oostumo Olcths A lino of Honioipan at 7Jd por yard Carpet Bags, cheap A. Job Lot oC Boys Invornoss Capss, very ohoap Gents' Waterproof Tweed Overooats • Men's Flannel Undorshlrts, our own make, 3s Od Boyß* Blaolc Cloth Trousers, a Job lino, to be cleared at 6s Od por pair MKN'S HOSIKHY, vory ohoap A strong line of Worßted, half hoso, Is per pair Clothing and Drapery Goods of every dosorlDtion, at very reasonable ratos, and 5 per cont (la In the &l) DISCOUNT allowod off at UASH Purahaacs of !iOa and upwards. RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN, UNCTION DRAPJtRY WAREHOUSE Opposite tho Army and Navy Hotel, UrPEB QUBEN-STREOT. AUOKLAND. riIHE MERIDEN BRITANNIA CO. MANOFACTUREHS OF THE HIGHEST GRADE OF SILVER PLATED WARE, OTH ON NIOKEL SILVER AND WHITE METAL. Samplo Rooms and Oflloea—4o, East Fourteenth stroot, Udon Square, New York. Faotories-Weat Meridon, Connootlout. Solo Agents for tho North Island, T fc 8. MORRIN QTOCK-TaKING BARGAINS. In preparation for Stock-taking, William Rattray has REDUCED tho PRICKS of his Largo and Well-assorted Stook of LADIES' COSTUMES, SKIRTS, and ULSTERS, In order ! to offoct a Clearance. COSTUMES at 37a Od Roduoed to 25a COSTUMKS at 40s Reduced to 25a COSTUMES at 45a Roduoed to 27s 6d COSTUMES at 65a Reduced to 423 COSTUMES at 70a Reduoed to 45a SKIRTS at 8a Oil Roducod to 5a Od SKIRTS at 12s 6d Reduced to 8j 0J SKIRTS at 183 6d Reducod to 13a 6d SKIRTS at 23a Reduced to 15a A Splendid Line of ULSTKRS at 22s 6d (worth 255) are now Roduoed to 133 Cd. William Rattray. draper, clothier. & silk mercer, New Zealand Housb, 6G, Quoen-fctroet, Auckland.