SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HI »H WATKR} SSiSSMginB, 3.10 FUNBKT.—This livening, 0.21 i SUNBIBB.-To-Morrow Morning, 5.2 . OON'd AGK.-Now Moon. 3rd, 3JI p.m.

ARRIVALS.

I. \BT EVENING.

Waitaki, 8.8. Kaio, from Whangarol

M-DAY. Floetwlng, sohoonor, Caiotohoon, from Kalpaia Tamakl Fackot, outter. wilßOn, from Taurangu Jururua, b.b.. Mulr,from Kiuholl Arayle, c.a., Crawford, from Wangarei Glonlora, barquo, Scotland, from London.

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY. Tararua, 8.5., Mulr, for tho Sonth Glonelg, s.a, Farquhar, for Tuuranga Argylo. 8.8., Crawford, for Whangarol Christina. BOhooner, Smith, for Itussoll

IMPORTS.

Per Glonlora, from London—Plain cottons, B430; coloured oottons. £200 ; prlntod cottonß, £700; woollons and worotooa, £230 ; flannels, £80; linon. in bales, ,£180: lluon in case, AM ; cotton and woolens. £G0; Bilk and velvets. £110; millinery, da): hosiery, £120; Bowing throjd, £200; habordashnry, £520; apparel, £100; carpets and ruga, £130; fait hats and cape, £90; dressed leather, £120; wrought leather. £290 ; siddlory, £«00; sowing machines, £520; voatas, £750; agricultural implements, £80; rails and genoral manhlnory, £2310 ; books, £30; paper, 127 ewt.: atatlonory. £10; upholstery. £170; pianos, £210; corks. £20; perfumery, £20; iron tanks, £15: hardware and outlory, £!)S0; bar and rod iron, 12 tons: plats Iron, 1 ton; galvan ized ilon, 19to«8; (yellow metal, 1 ton; copper, 1 ton ; tin platos, GG boxes; iron nails, 1 ton ; wire and wire rooe. 3t tons; zinc. 1 ton; stool, 5 tons; linaoed, oil, 1253 gallons; whiting 32 tons; paint colours, £2150; window gloss, £20; foreign window gl*sa,!27 cases; ohinnandearthonwuro, «170: glass bottles, £20; woolpnokn, £26: bran and flour bags, £182; canva% £270: cordage, £120; linos aud twines, £30; slates, 25 tons; coment, 850 barrols, brand? in bulk, 1006 proof gallons; brandy in oase, 950 proof gallons; rum, 158 proof gal ons; gnneva, 1800 proof gallons ; cordials. 50 gallons ; Uritlsh apirils in bulk. 11l proof gilloos: British spirits in caie, 103 proof gallons; rod wlno, 333 gallons ; white wlno, 181 gallons: boor glasn, G! barrels of 36 gallons each; bacon and hams, 20 cwt : 3'lt flsii. £27; sardines, £161; assortod oilmen's ktores, £Jsl; vinojar, 025 gallons; foreign salad oil. 10 gallons; popper ana spices, 5 cwt.; coco vlO o\v(.; mustard, £70; starch, £101; blue, £53; white ealt, 55 tons: soda orystals, 20 tons; custlo soda, 5 tons; British aud foreign candlos, 131 owt.; raisins, 161 owt. ; currants. 283 cwt.; ginger, 7 owt.; ohemicals not desoribod, 52 oases; apothecary wore, £!)00; oondonsod rallk, £Jl; cotton waste, 3 tons.—Total declared value ot cargo, £17,500.

EXPORTS.

Per Tararua, for Soath—lo cases sohnacps, 5 cases lago, 20 saoks Hour, 7 cssjs bisaults, 50 boxes candles, 142 boxus tnd saoks potatoes, 36 longths pipes. 20 oases j«m, 40 boxes soap, 22 bags peuuuts, 8 sheep, 61 drain pipes, 10 cacka cocoanuta, 45oases Bewing maohines, 10 boxes bananas, 100 sao«s malt, 337 paokagos. For Melbourne—B9 baloa lUx.

Messrs Owen and Graham announce that tho birque Lntterworth will prooeed to San Kranoisoo shortly. She has good passenger accommodation.

The barquo W.C. Wontworth, now at tho Thames, U expected to take in IOO.OOJj feot tim ber for Newcastle.

The brlgtmtino Magellan Cloud arrived at Ivuljiara from Lyttelton on Wednesday after a splendid passago.of 119 hours.

Tho s.O. Waitaki arrived from Whangarei last evening wltn the following .passengers :—Mrs and Master Nelson, Messrs Taylor,) Greaves, Uoble, Macdonald, O'Brien, Harvey, McGinn, Shane, Collini. Christian, Stafford, MoLean, Hsggeit, Bennett.

Thea.3. Toiaroa Is expected in tho Manukau from the South on Sunday morning. She left Wellington yesterday with the following pas sengars :— Miss Kriggs, Mrs Ushor, Mr and Mrs Hanah, Dr. and Mr< Hugely. Messrs Chi.holm, John, Bettary, itoberts, Blood, Hacon, aud Grlmoy.

The 8.8. Argyle arrived at an early hour this morning from WhanK&rel with 100 sacks knur! gum, 3sacks hides, 5 coses fowls, 22 boxes «ggs, 6 kega butter, 2 horses, t head cattle, 2 tons luggage. Passengeri :—Saloon : Messrs Morria, tfinhou. Harp, MoDonald. Burnett, Mlas Doyle, and several others, and flfteon in the Bteorago.

The Glenlora pu°sed A groon-painted three masted schooner bound this way yesterday. She will very probably prove to bu the Agnes Jessie from Melbourne with ,'a cargo of bone dust. ■

The Union Company's s.b., Tararua left for the South th<s morning with tho following pnsaongers:—Tor Gisborne: Mr and Mrs Krlpp iicr, Misa Macrae, Miss Lowndes, Mr and Mrs 3. W. Wade and 6 children. For Napier: Judge Fenton, Messrs W. Grey, Hitairo, T. H. Smith, O'Brien, Dean. If. R. Baldry. For Wel lington: Mr and Mrs Rutherford, Mrs Dal bedyhll,Rev. C. F. etovln and lady. ITor Ljt telton i Mr Stadholm. For Dunedin: Row Davis. For Hobart Town: Mr and Mrs Mo Mann.

ARRIVAL OF THE GLENLORA.

SPLENDID PASSAGE. The signal ot a b&rqno insido Tiritlrl was hoisted tit tho signal Btatlon at an early hour this morning, and it was at once concluded by those interested that the vessel would prove to bo from an AuatrnManorNow Zoalindport. The only barque due from London was the Glcnlora, olghty-throo d»ya out, and It was even thought that she was the vessel In the oiling. During the| forenoon, however, the numbers wore run up, and considerable surprise $ was manifested when it beciunc known that the Teasel was none other than the Ulenlora. There wai a light fair wind, and the vessel rounded tho North Head about noon. She had no powder on board, and Pilot Burgess therefore brought her up tho harbour,and anchor was dropped offthsQuein-stroet Wh»rf about Ip.m. Here the vessel was boarded by Dr. Philaon, Health Officer, Mrßrophy Immigration Officer, and others. Tho pa-songers {underwent a medical examination at tho hands of Dr. Phil son, and |c very thing having |beon found Isatls factorr, a clean bill of health was granted. As will bo seen by the lapDended'report. th» pas sage was' romarkanle principally for tha favourable weather experienced. One daath occurred on 14th October, the victim being a steerage passenger named Henry Mac intosh, and the disease consumption. There was a birth on August 26, Mrs Robert Patterson being delivered on that date of a fine boy. Both mother and son progresned favourably under the euro of Dr. UuUtntn. who acted in the capacity of medical offloer during tho passage. In no oordanre with the orthodox custom, tho child has since been christened " Glenlora Patterson." We are Indebted for the following report to tho courtesy of Mr Bailey, ohlof officer, who was here with tho vessel on ths occasion of her last trip to this port:—The,. Glenlora left JUmdon on Aujtunt3rd, and passeet'Portland on the 9th7'"Bho was detained a week in Channel by strong head winds. After clearing the Chan nal, ha/i moderate weather and lignt breezes, •l'he North Kast Trades wero picked up on A'lgasli2lst, in latltado 30deg. N., and 18deg. "W. They were good, bat con tinned only till tho 28th, in lldeg. N., and 27deg. W. Then had Houtherly and south-westerly winds for some days. Crossed the'qnator on Septembor Gtb, in longitude 23deg. W., and picked up the South East Trados on the following day. They ■nravedflrat^rate, and we carried them till tho 15tlr September, In latitude 26 diw. south and 30 dot. longitude. Th*n had mo.derato and luht northerly winds until the 19th. when we fell in with the westerly breeze which proved to bo lino and strong. |TbiS weather continued nil 'along to the Capo, wh'.oh was rounded oti the 28th September In latitude 45 deg.RSouth. Carried N.W. winds thenco to the Three Kings, Tasmania having been passed on the 21st lust. Bounded the Thrte Kings on Wednesday last, and had moderate weather down tfce coast. The logs show* some very good runs made during the passage, and the average Is esti mated at about 215 from tha time of passing Portland. - ; v ■ Her passage is a remarkably fast ono, inas much as she only passed Portland on August 7. Capt. Scotland can certainly olalm the honour of having made the fastest trip from London to Auckland that has boon accomplished for several years past. The Glenlora 1b an iron barqna of 773 tonu register, and is owned by Messrs Bhaw.Saville, and Co. She is well known here having vialted this port on several ocoaaions, the last being about two years ago. Him comes consigned to Moirara Cruickshank and Co. and b-fnub in addition to a cargo ■"olua at £17,500, ths following passeDgers :— J. H. Dalton, M. C. Collier, TV. Badger, Mrs W. Badger, Bryan Badger. Ronald Baager, Kliza beth Bannister, H. R. Smith, Liuia W. Wright, undß.Cullinan, Steerage—W. Climo, Kmma Cllmo. Philipa Climo, Jesßio P. Ritchie, John •P'arral], Glenlora Patterson. WilUamfPatterßOD. Mary Patterson, Robert Patterson, Mrs Jane Patterson, Robert Patterson, Mrs M. A. Pattor- Bt>n, Wm. Paf erson, Annlo Patterson, Heorge Ksdale, Mrs Eadale, Joseph Ksda'o, George Wedale, William HBdsJe, Robert Sloan, Robert Patterson, Mrs Patterson, Samuel Patterson, Robert Patterson, Joseph Patterson. Francis ir win, Mr Kelly, and Miss Kelly. Consignees by the vessel are requested to pissjentries. Day freight, and obtain delivery orders. The Glenlora has a quantity of cargo for Napier, and she proceeds these shortly for the purpose ot taking in a cargo of wool for London,

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

'I;";; ■;■'■' •; ' AKRIVAL3. Hannah Barrett, schooner, from Ly tte! ton

DEPARTURES. Kowona, 3.3 , Amodeo, for Waltara

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

LONDON, October 2(1.

Meßßrs Monoy. Wiftram and Co.'s Bteamer Northumberland sailed from Plymouth yester daytor Australia. , . , . - Wellinoton, this day. Arrived: Kingarooma, n.a., from Lyttolton. Lottklton, thiß day. Sailed: Bmporor, brig, for Newcastle. Dunkdin, thla day. Bailed : Wanaka, for Dunediu; Durham, for Portland. Bubskix, this day. Sailed: lona, for Auckland, at 2 p.m.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab OfDco, Friday. Messrs Carbines and Lusher hold their flrst auction sale to-day. There waa a very fair attendance, and a good deal o£ prodaoe and t urnituro waa disposed of. Poultry brount from la Od to 39 3s; turkeys, 3a: geeso, 3s 7d: Cantor bury cheese, dd to lid; Wairoa do,, 3d to dd; oat9,'2» 2d: malzo, 2s 6d to 3s; salt, sa; onions. Id to 1 jd; butter, lsd to 3d. Mr W. Dowden's weekly sale was well attended to-day, and everything sold at fair marketable prices. Messrs Gochrane and Sons usual furniture and general Bale attracted a numerous attend ance. A number oJ booka brought reaaonable figures. . .

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Wholesale:1 ' •' Eetail. B. 11. H.d. P. (1. 8. (1. ' Butter, f B,lb 0 8-0 0 Milk, quart o'4—o 5 BflßtDairies 0 0-0,0 Butter,fa,lb 10 D-l 0 Butter, alt, lb 0 B—o 0 Buttor, salt 0 10-0 0 Cnoeae(new) 0 s—o 6 Obeeae(col.) 0 8-0 0 Do. Cant. 0 G—o 0 Kgga.doz... 1 0-0 0 XgXB, doz. 0 10—0 0 Lard, lb .. 0 o—o 10 J,ard.lb(tinslO 7—o 8 Fowls, eaoh 2 6—3 0 Bueon and UamH, Duckß, each 2 U—3 1; PrpvtiiGi&l 0 7—o 10 Goeso, each 5 o—7 0 Canto-bury Hams '}l aTkeyl '•]• £ ,2"'? R and .Bacon (in ! Bacon, lb.. 0 10-1 0 cloth) .. 0 101-1 0/Hanis, lb.. 10—1 3 Salt Buttor. Canterbury and Wanganui, lb, Bd, 9d Breadi Id to lid per 21bloal Jams, por case, 5 doz, 30s to 32s 6d. Butter continues very plentiful; yriwo eggs arewatQe,

BUTCHER'S MEAT. Retail.

Coal and Fibkwood Market. COAL.-Nowca9tlo (ship's Bido), cargo 348 por ton-yard, dosto4ss. Bay of Islands, at yards, 25s 6d • Borocnod, 28s Od; ditto at tho mine, 12a; Bhips aide, 23a 6d. Waikato, at mino, 53 ;In Auckland 17s Cd to 225; Taupiri, at mines, Ca Od to 12s :at yare, 18a to 21s. Wangarol, at mine, 8s bd; yard (steam), 17s; houßehold, 22a. Miranda, at yard household), 18s: stoam, 18b. Kamo (household), 28a, 303 delivered; atoam, 23a. Firewood.—Unout, at wharf (cargo), 8a to 93 por ton; delivered, 13s ; cut, Ha to IBs.

MANURES. Bokkdust, £7 to £9 : Peruvian, £181: Huon Suano, small lota, £8, baas included ; Mexican Guano, £5 to £10; Maldon Island GUano, £7 to J3S; Supor-Phosphato £9to£l

Kauri Gum and Flax Market. Gum rather flrmer. Tho following salos havo been offocted Binoo last Friday :-Qpofl n Ordinftry Kaipara and Whangarei at £30 to £33. Wai kato £27 to £29. Kast Coast. £3a to £10 receipts for Ootobor. 110 tons. FLAX.-Finest quality A2O-SS2 per ton Flax.—Medium .. .. }i ~•• Tnw .. 12—11 i, FUNOOS " ". S3d. per lb

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

MB ALFRED BUOKLAND'B WEEKLY RIFOBT. At the Ilayroarkot, on FiMay, oats wore sold at2s2d and 2s 3d. Maize in quantity, ot 2s 8d to 2s 101 the bushel. Potatoo*. 21s to 35s the ton. A second-hand hooded busrgy, £21; aotivo horses, suitable for harness, £17 to MM ; medium draught, £25 to £35; haoks, £9 to £15 AtthoHaymarkot. on Tuesday, hides I wero slightly better worth, and brought from 3Jd to Id the lb.: tallow, 21s Bdthe owt. Shoeoßklna wero ofE*rod in fully usual numbers. Best woolled brought from 4s lOd to 6s Id eaoh: locks; 2}d: greasy wool. 7Jd to B}d tho lb. At Koinuora, on Thursday, dairy cattle wero fairly numerous, but tho greater number ln ferior.either from ago or Ul-breod. The few good animals woro eagorly competed for, ana all met with a good demand. Store cattle wero more numerous than usual. Well-bred heifers In good demand, but other descriptions dull of sale. Fat cattlo in average supply: 125 head sold; lteht wolehta, provincial fatted, wore steady, at from 273 to 29a ; shlp-borno, from 22s to 2is tho lOOlbi Fat sheoD, In fair supply, met with a steady sale, at from 2Jd to 3d tho 10. Lamb«, short of requirements, and at higher values, brought from 123 to 183 each. A num ber of pigs from tho coast, medium weight and coarse quality, sold better than uaaal. Fat calves wero plentiful, but maintained their valnes. MESSRS HUNTER AND NOLAN'S WEEKLY REPORT. Horses,—The Improvement noted last week continued, and more than the usual number have ohangod hands. On Friday, an increased number were submitted by auotlon, and compe tition was more fsplriied than on tho previous week, consequently nearly all entered were dis posed of at prices showing a sllprhtly upward tendency. Wo quote hacks from £6 15s to £17 ; light - harness horses, £15 to £30; medium draught, £22 to £35. . Cattle.—The supply has been (rood of nearly all de3oription3. A steady demand has oxlstod, but vendors who expectod higher rates were dis appointed. Both at Newmarket and Walukn (on Wednesday) there was & largo muster of dairy and storo stock, which worodispoaod of at rates enrrent for the last fortnight, a few pens at tho lattor place being held over for higher values which purchaser* refused to give. Thoro has been a good muster of fat boasts, and some of them, locally fod, were in prime con dition, and were woll compotml for; but thera was little alteration in value, nor was there any noteworthy chango in tho value of other des criptions. Shcop—There was an lnoreased supply, and competition was not quite so keon as on the previous week. Best wethers, in wool, from 203 9d to 275; inferior, from 153 9d to 193; shorn shoop, from 12s to 15s 9d. Lambs were rather scarce and small, the highest price obtained Pigs wers scarce, and the demand brisk; good porkers sold at prices satisfactory to vendors.

UlKCBtUin is simply tho reduction of food into 11 liquid funii. Boforo tlio fooilpiißSua into the Wood-vesaolß, us It necessarily inuat, boforo it oan nourish tlio Hyßtom, II ia oanontiul Mint it Hliouid bo omulsiUud. In this condition it in titken uu by tho Rbsorbunts, md by boiivc mysterious procuaa couvertod iuto blood. Thl» trausmutution «r convorsiou must bo coni ploto, oluo follow, in uuuiiatukivblu tiain dyspepaia, indlKUstion, heart-bum, mid llko ail ments. Toporfeot tlio nrocosa, uao Udolpho Wolfo'H Soliiodam Aromutio Bohnuuna.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

.Mails will Closb as Under i— Turn Day. For Whilianßl, Tairua, Tuuranga, and Opotlkl, per Uionulg, ut I p.m. For WaiiKurol Meads and Wunßarol, por I Arsryto, at 4 p.m. For Wungaroi Heads aud Wangarol, per Waitaki, at 5 p.m. Foe Thames, per Kntorprieo, at 5.30 p.m. Satuhday. 3Qlh iuettuit. Vor Chatham Islands, uor Omaha, nl. '.) a.m. Wot Thames, por Untoiiiahana. utlla.ni. For Walwcra, iMalmrtumi, Matukana, Miuirh wal, Wnlpu, and Mnugupal, por lloao Caaoy, at 10 a.m. Ifor Talruiv, por Corallo, at 1 p.m. Monday, Ist November. Vor Coromaudol, por (Joromamlol, at 11.110 a.m. For Lovuku, vior Meg Moirilios,at 11 a ni. For Taurunga und Opotlki, por Waitukl, ut 1 p.m. For Kin'Hiill, KnwakaiTA, Wuuguroa, and Moogouul, por lona, at 4 p.m. Tuksday. 2nd Novombor. For Tarnnalci and Kouthorn ports, por lniurnn, nt S>m. For ltuHsoll, KawakiiWH, and Australian Colonies, por ltlngarouma, at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Uth Novombor. I'oro.s. City of Now York uh follows:— For Sandwich Inlundn, United atatos of Ainerloa, Canada, Hrltinh Columbia, ('untral and ijouth America, and Hritluh unit Kornlitn West Indies, Jupnn, and China, lnoludiim Ilongkoug, at I p.m. Kor United Kingdom and Continent of Kurope, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered lottors, and newspapers, at 113 a.m. Late lotions bearing an extra fno of sixpence In addition to tho poatugo, will bo received by tho Mall Agent on board tho steumor up to the Uino of nalllint. Tula mall will be duo in London on Tuesday, I)camber Ulst.

N.B.—ln future malls for- Whatawhata, Waltotuna, and Raglan will oloso at tutu otlloo at 7 p.m. on Woduoadays and Saturdays, and wlllarrivo at 0.10 p.m.on Tuosdaya and jfrlduyti. Malta for Aotoa aud To llaca will cloau at thta offloo nt 1 p.m. every Saturday, and will arrlvo at 0.40 p.m. ovury Tuesday. Malls for Kazorbaok. l'okono Valloy, and VJduuK«tawhlrl, will oloco at this ottlco at 7 p.m. ion Tuoßduya, Thursdays, and Hatiirdnya, and will urrvo Kuzorbnok at (110 p.m. on Tuovdaym. Thursdays, and Saturdays, and Pokeno Valloy and ManifaUvwhirl on Mondays, Wednesdays, und Fridays, at li 30 p.m. 3. l\. HISS. Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

CUOXTON.-On Octobor 25th. at Graf ton Iload' tho wifo of Charles 11. Croxton, of a daughter* ROBKItTSON.-On Ootobor 25th. at hor rosl donoo. Park Itoad, Mra V. A. Hobortaon, of a daughter.

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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1880.

Fur the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong lliat needs resistance, Fur the future iv the distance, And tile good that we can do.

Wiiy has not somo learned authority on physiology, psychology, or any of tho other olojjies, devoted his attention to thut modern phuso of demoutiu which is so frequently observed amongst vegetarians and habitual cold water drinkers 'l Of treatises and fervid dis courses on the awful evils of " tho demon alcohol," we have enough and to spare, and oven tho much-abused " modorato drinker " lias evor held up before his mind's eye tho frightful spectro of a ragged and ruined toper, who from tho mild enjoyment of a harm less glass has degenerated into " a shocking example." But of the causes by which a man, who begins by timidly and experimentally drinking cold water as a beverage, descends Wy fatal stages until ho becomes addicted to tho vice of hydropathical ascoticism, we havo no diagnosis. Wo see every day in our streets men "of vinegar aspect" hastening to a premature grave, or tho fate of" John Jones," tho highly respectable farmer in the song, through tho immoderate uso of a cold water beverage, and no hand is stretched forth to rescue them. Seriously speak ing thero is an intemperanco in some so-called temperance, scarcely less socially objectionable and mischievous than its dread anti-type—drunkenness. Thero is an intolerance and narrow ness of mind wnich often borders on fanaticism, and monomania, and a tendeacy to subordinate all other social questions and individual merits to tho criterion of tho cold-water-drinker. Of this class is Sir William Fox, who with the blindness of a zealot advocates whole sale confiscation of hotel interests, tho passing of tyrannical laws, and tho sacrifice of poraonal liberty on tho altar of teetotalism. There aro again some modern ascetics whose intellects have run all to seed, who are afflicted with chronic hypochondria, and pessimist views of everything in tho world. To this class belongs Mr Saunders, themember for Cheviot. Many yearsago he was a social being,hud a partiality for the good things of this world, and was not guilty of any remarkable eccen tricities worse than a predilection for politics, an ambition to become an orator, and a weakness for snug sinecures, which aro venial sins in these days. But whether it was from a lore of good-living or somo hereditary trans mission, Mr Saunders rapidly assumed an aldermanic stylo of physique, and in an evil hour he listened to tho voice of the charmer and resolved to become a follower of William Banting. There after the flush forsook his cheeks, he-' became bilious, cold-blooded, cal culating and misanthropical, and rapidly degenerated into an incurable hypo chondriac. Unfortunately, tho symptoms were intensified by re peated political disappointments, and Mr Saunders retired from tho busy haunts of men into the reclusion of a sheep-run, and confined himself to a rigid diet of spring water and lottuces. The calls of patriotism, not unmixed with somo remote glimpses of another snug sinecure, brought him out of his retirement, as the the olect of Cheviot. Mr Saunder's views of the attractions of a squatter's life were liko those of Shakespeare's immortal Touchstone.

" Truly, shepherd, in respect to itself it is a good life; but in respect that it is a shepherd's life it is naught. In respect that it is solitary I like it very well; bnt in respect that it is private it is a very rile life. Now in respect that it is in the fields, it pleascth me well; but in respect it is not in the Court it is tedious. As it is a spare life, look you, it fits my humour well; but as there is no more plenty in it, it goes much against my stomach."

Mr Saunders was at first an enthusi astic Greyite, but when the political vane veered to the South lie became an equally devoted friend of the Hall Minis try. The enforced silence of his retire ment and his dietary penance appeared to have produced bitterness of spirit and speech, and there was no more relentless enemy of the Grey Govern-'

meat in the House than | tho member for. Oheyiot. Ho had liis" reward in a, holiday-tour at the public expense, as a member of a roving Railway Commis sion, with many teuiptationsjto relapse into habits of luxury, which ho success sfully resisted. But tho report of the Commission did not find favour with Parliament; it was denounced on all sides; tho Government did not champion it, and Mr Sauudors' hypochondriac symptoms returnod with renewed virulence, taking tho form of a morbid view of the condition of tho colony. After the session, he fell back into his former re clusion away from tho hated alcoholic and culinary atmosphero of Bellamy's, aud he has only onco since cmergod to givo utterance to his dismal and dyspeptic views of things in tho little Peddliugtonof Kaikoura, with its scoro or two of squatters and shepherds. Tho telegraphic report of his spoech tolls us that " ho took an exceedingly gloomy viow of tho financial position of the colony. Though ho did not wish to appear an alarmist, ho foared thoy might havo to repudiate their debts, tho country ho brought into disgrace, and colonists ho afraid to show their faces amongst honest inon." Mr Saundors may havo had soino personal oxporienco in thoso mattors, but in tho name of all that's decent wo protest against liia presumption in professing to speak the mind of tho colonists whon ho gives utterance to his dolorous forobodings. Lot him speak on his own behalf, and that of the little rotten constituency of Cheviot, if ho chooses, but ho must notdaro to ho mis represent tho colonists as a whole, who have novor entertained oven tho ghost of an idea of repudiating their just dobts and obligations to tho bond holders. JTi.s presumption is littlo short of traitorous disloyalty, not only to Iho tow benighted and credulous Conns whom ho represents, but to tho wholo body of tho colonists whom ho has so outrageously libelled, Wo need not bo surprised that English newspapers, trusting to outsido inform ation for thoir facts, should find a text for frosh attacks on our credit, whon thoro are such birds of ill-onion as tho member for Cnovoit to croak in dismal notos and foul their own nests. Tho libel is all tho moro scandalous and un pardonablo in a man who has every access to official information, and vho must at that moment havo had in his possession Iho last Gazette roturns shewing tho largo increase of revenue, produced by burdons grievous to bo borno, but patiently submitted to. We may coneludo in tho words of tho same humourous Touchstono quoted above :

" If thou nover sawest good manners, then thy manners must bo wicked ; and wickedness is sin, and sin is damnation. Thou art in a parlour state, shepherd. Godhelp thoc, shallow man ! Godmako an incision in theo ! Thou art raw."

We publish in another column a huinblo apology from MrT. W. Maunder, of Unniil tou, for inserting a bogus marriage notice in our columns. Very likely tho affair was intended as a joke; but it is well for those who are sportively inclined, at tho expense of other people, to remember thut such jokes aro daugcrous.

The Pnrncll Tennis Club will commence for the season to-morrow afternoon, should the weather permit. Mr Impey's band will attend with their instruments and perform selections of music.

A private telegram received from Coro niciudoi to-duy says that a rich discovery of jjold has beoa make in the claim at the Tiki.

Tho tender of Mr James Keirl which was accepted yesterday by tho Waste Lands Board for tlio right of digging gum upon tho Muniwhemi block was £75, aud nut £175 as erroneously printed in our last issuo.

We are requested to remind our readers that the grand match at baud ball, for £5 a-sido, will take place to-morrow at the Court attached to Gl«jeso»'s hotel, foot ot llobsou-street, at 4 p.m. sharp.

The Lime-light entertainment in con nection with the High-street Baud of Hope 13 postponed till Friday next.

The Auckland United Crisket Club will play tho Otahuhu Cricket Club to-morrow at Otahuhu. The following team will leave town by tho 12 o'clock train :— Mumford, Tostro, Ivenß, McCormick (2), Lankham (2), Dufaur, Cromwell, George, and Whitaker.

Mr Joseph Friar Clarke will bo a candi date for Mayor at ucxt Parnell election.

Mr R, Keyte, a lay prnachcr, walked from Wliangarci to Parua Bay and back on a recent Sunday, a distance of 23 miles, to preach.

This afternoon a horse' attached to a spring-cart bolted up Queen-street, anil ran into the hindermost rab on tho oat-stand. The result of the collision was that the spring-cart turned over, and tho upper wl'eel spun round at the rate of 200 revo lutions per minute. After tho usual amount of excitement, and rushing to and fro of spectators, the struggling horse emerged frco of all harness encumbrance, having sustained no injury.

The Wasto Lands Board has granted Mr Cruickshank permission to erect a landing place at Matakana, and decided to give Mr C. Mollera month's protection for his coal prospecting in the Mongaroa district, while the cane of Mr Uos-i, of Katikati, has been referred to tho Crown Lands Hanger for his report. The term of Mr Freer's depasturing license over land ut Mongonui having expired it was de termined to re-otl'er it. An application from Pokeno for leave to carry a road through au abandoned section was granted.

The business at the Resident Magistrate's Court was longer than usual yesterday. The claims of several seamen, Cullatt, Nelson, and Patteson, against Captain Lowrie, for wrongful dismissal, [occupied much time and argument, and created much interest, among the spectators watching the proceedings closely was Garrard, the stump orator. His Worship held that the evidence shewed a mutual rescission of the contract,"and as tho act did not prevent the partios determining the agreement, it waa clear to his mind that plaintiffs had acquiesced in the discharge, consequently thoy wero non»3aited. Several other cases were adjourned.

The following ollicers havo oeen elected for the Cambridge branch of tho New Zea land Alliance for suppression of liquor traffic :—Rev Bull, President, T. N. W. Morris, Secretary; R. D. Stewart, Trea surer; and a committee of Rev Evans, Messrs R. Wright, J. It. Wright, J. Keeley, and Carnachan, and Hen son. At a meeting held thero was a unanimous opiuion that the most strenuous efforts should be made to oppose the granting of the license to the proposed hotel at Cambridge West.

Work on the Whatawhata bridge is pro gressing fairly. The contractors, Messrs McLean have driven in four tiers of piles, and the whole of the timber will shortly be on the ground. Some of the timber for tho Te Roro bridge is on its way thither.— " Waikato Times."

A subscription is being raised for the relief of widow Barton, whose husband died on October 25th. She has been left in a helpless condition with a family of young children, and it is proposed to pay off the balance of mortgage due on her house with the money collected. We shall be happy to receive and forward the subscriptions of the charitably disposed.

Mr William Payne, owner of the fishing smacks Hcrtha and New Parliament, sus tained a painful accident yesterday at his own hands. It appears tl>at he was fashion ing a mast for one ofjhis boats with a draw knife, when the tool slipped and struck him on the knee-cap, inflicting an ugly gash. Blood flowed freely, but it waa staunched with a rag until he was conveyed in a cab to the Hospital, where Mr T. Aitken, tho dispenser, sewed tho wound up. Owing to tho accident, the sufferer will not be able to resume work for some time.

A very handsome and skilfully-executed picture, representing Charles the First bidding farewell to his childreu. is exhibited in Mr Shakespeare's window, Queen-street, [t h;is been worked by tho wife of the Rev. Mr Law, for the Otahuhu Wesleyaii Church bazaar, which is) to ho held in the Public Hall, Otalmhu, on the 11th. 12th, and 13th proximo. The picture is ISJ inches by 20? inches, aud is worked in Berlin wool and Bilk. It is one of the most beautiful works of the kind we have seen for some time.

Tho Scripture liift Association notifies to tho boys aud girls in No. 1 and No. 2 City schools, aud those of tho High Schools, if they desire to writo tho scripture exer cises, |they are to writo verses from the Kevelations, in which tho Lord Jesus Christ is mentioned as "The Lamb."

Settlement is progressing rapidly in the Fiako, says the " Waikato Mail.'1 tivorything is looking very favourably there. The late showory weather has had a wonderful effect upon grass, &c, and tho quality of the cattle is very good ; they will soou be lit for killing.

Tho railway trallic returns for tho four weeks ending Oct. 18th || show that the total receipts for North Island railways amounted to £11,910 4s 6d, tho proportion of working expenses to receipts being 80 per cent. The receipts on the Auckland and Waikato line was very nearly equal to those from Napier, Wellington, aud New Ply mouth together, and tho working expenses were only 72-6S per cent. The total receipts on the Middle Islands lines wore £48,537 18s 2d, and the proportion of expenses (M-GG per cent. Tho Amberloy-Kingston lino yielded £4G,332 of the amount. The following percentages of working ex penses on some of tho lilies show unmistak ably that the sooner they nro closed tho bettor:—Eyrcton Branch, 125; Mount Somers, 335 ; Wuimato, 113 ; Shag Point, 258 ; Walton Park, 112 ; Laurence Branch, 12G ; Outnini Branch, 218 ; Riverton, 121— an average loss of 76 per cent, ou each of the eight lines.

A moetiug of the Auckland Justices of the Peace will bo held at noon to-morrow in tho High-street Court for tho purpose of Bolcutiut; two justices to curry out tho provisions of the Slaughter-houses Act, 1877.

Nomination!) for tho Auckland Cup, Rac ing Club Handicap, and Steeplechase, must be made to tho secretary, Mr Pcrcival, this evening beforo eight o clock,

Tho Newmarket Good Templars will in a few days give an unusually attractive con cert, and some " live and dead prizes " to lucky ticket holders. A big programme is being arranged, particulars of which will .shortly appear.

The Auckland Bowling Club season com mences to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, if tho weather is lino. Any genticrncu dchirous of joining thin old established in stitution, will havo an opportunity of doing so to-morrow, at the Grafton Road ground, uh the secretary will be in attendance for the purposo of receiving names.

Mr S. W. Baker's lecture on "Tongaand tho TongaUß " this evening in tho lecture hall of the Young Men's Christian Aesocia tion in likely to bo of much interest, not only in an historical und geographical point of view, but in its commercial aspects in relation to New Zealand. Mr King will «ing two solos with pianoforte accompani- Mientß, nnrl a native of Tonga will Bing two nativo compositions. Tho lecture will be commenced at 7.30, and as this is tho last ot the winter series there will no doubt be a lur^e attendance.

Tho Government has decided to defer for tho consideration of Parliament the question of guaranteeing tho interest on a loan for tho Wellington-Foxton Hallway, as well as contributing a portion of the receipts from the salo of luud of the dine. Tho Government will, however, givo tho proposed company the works on the Wades town section, together with material and rolling stock ordered and iv hand, the land acquired for private owners, and other facilities, lree of cost.

A complaint from Mr Clias. Hell, of Wai kiito, concerning the impassable state of the road from Churchill to the adjoiuing lands, has been referred by the Waste Lands Board to the Chief Surveyor.

Messrs J. P. King and Sou, chemists, etc., aunouneo a new shipment, per Fornglen, of the celebrated Touic-sol-fu jubjubea. The testimonials from public speakers, clergy men, singers, aud others, as to their eili ca«y in curing the throat and chest from hoarseness are numerous. They are, in fact, invaluable as a remedy for influenza, etc. Messrs King are the sole ageuts.

A caso of peculiar hardship has come to our knowledge in connection with the dis continuance of free immigration. A family in England, who had been nominated for frco passages, made every preparation to leavo for Now Zealand, selling off their lease of a farm, which was hold on the peculiarly favourable terms of half-a-crown an aero during life, wh *i they were in formed by the AfjenMi noral that the Domination system had censed. The notice from Mr Kcnnaway suites that "the demand for labour in tho colony is at pre sent fully satisfied, and it is therefore very undesirable for men without capital to go there just now." Meantime tho unfortu nato family have broken up their home, sacrificed their means of livelihood, and are practically ruined. The case appears to be one of an exceptional character, and would uo doubt Bccure tho sympathy of the Go vernment were proper representations made through Mr Swansou, or somo other mem ber of Parliament to tho Attorney- General.

Tho people of Coromandel are preparing for a Conversazione to be held on November sth, in aid of the Tonic Sol-Fa Juvenile singing class. Among tho attraction will be some po.verfnl microscopes snd views, a graphoscope and views of Paris, Italy, and England, a kaleidoscope, and several forms of telephones and microphones, stereoscopes electric and chemical apparatus and experiments, galvanic batteries, &c, Ac. The local exhibits promise to be numerous and varied, among which might be mentioned tho silk-worm iv all its stages ; als", a Unicomb hive with living bees and Queen*, tho cottage Woodbury hivo with artificial comb foundation, the natural comb with Queen and drone cells, and also some Ligurian bees, lately imported. The musical programme is romarkably attractive and includes part songs, duetts, glees, and pianoforto solos. An abundant supply of refreshments will be provided, and several instrumental selections will also be given during the interval.

A great deal is being said iv tho present day about wages being too high : this, ot course, la only a cry raised by and oa behalf of the capitalist and tho employer of labour ; it is very easily said, though not at all capable of proof, except from their 10 por cent, stand-point. Wo want mutual concessions, and, a» far as we can, ■wo shad Btrlvo to havo thorn, for wo aredotor minod that while wo moot with sufllcient public Bupport tho Price of Provisions shall bo kopt as Low as tho current r»te of wages. Therefore, working men, bo your own frionda. Call and get yonr supplies to-morrow from A. Bettany, Managing Dirootor of tho Auckland Provision and Dairy I'roduoo Company, Contral Stall, City Markpt. __

Our Wellington Telegram.

[DV TELKGRAI'H—OWN COKUESPONDENT.]

THE WAIMATE PLAINS,

WELLINGTON, this day. Mr Thompson, Government interpreter, has taken on himself to protest vehemently against the sale by the Government of the Waimatc Plains, and has written a strongly worded letter to Mr Bryce, condemning the action of the Government, as this tends to the subversion of discipline at the froDt. Mr Thompson's services have been dispensed with. His wife is said to be interested in the Waimate Plains.

Mr Hall, Premier, returned by tho coach last nielli from a tour in Wairarapa.

THE MURDERER. The complete papers regarding tho caso of Joe, tho murderer, are now received by the Government from Auckland, and his fate will probably be settled at the Executive Council meeting, to-morrow. Mr Bryco is expected back to-night from tho West Coast.

To-day's telegrams roportthat tho Maoris, having been warned yesterday, came down to-day unusually early, viz., G a.m., but only weut throueh the usual tom-toolery.

WANGANUI RACES.

.WANGANUI, this day. VVanganui SritiNa Meeting.— There's grand weather aud a large attendance. The course is in beautiful order, the lawn being as smooth as a bowling-green, and covered with beautiful sward.

Maidkn Platb. — ;CSO, li milca, 12 started. Messenger (late Port Wine), first; uhandler second, Camella third ; time 2mins. 50secs. This was a pretty race. Cammella made all the running, but was overtaken at tho mile by Messenger, who took a commanding lead, and started oif, and determinedly rushed by Chandler. Handicap Hukdle Race.—£so 2min. eight Rights of hurdles, King Don (Mc- Ewan) first; Grey Momus, second ; Old Ireland, third. Ton started. It was a very close race, King Don jumping magni ficently, and beating Momus for pace. Lady Mary and Leatard fell. The rider of the flrst-named being hurt. Time : 4mlu. 32sec.

At a recent creditors' meeting in Welling tou in which the assets were nil, a trustee was appointed to receive , five per cent (ton the amount realised."

TELEGRAMS.

IPBR UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

WANGANUI, this day,

WANGANUI AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

The Agricultural Show yesterday was the most successful ever held in Wanganui. The exhibits were unusually numerous, and the attendance excellent. The champion thoroughbred horse Patriarch, the champion draught horse Young Lofty, tho champion bull B Matilda's Double Brunswick, ex hibited by Mr McLean last year, were winners, 'Messrs Owen and Lethbridge's Duke of Edinburgh being second. Owen and Lethbridye secured two champion prizes for long woolcd sheep, the Lincoln prize being won by Mrs Juo, Watt. The show of sheep was particularly choice. All other classes were well iilled, the railway enabling tho settlers of Rangitikei and Manawatu to compete.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. Tho entries for tho Pastoral and Agricul tural show close to-morrow.

During September 115 vessels of 2,502 tons entered Lytlelton, comprising 44 foreign, 4 intercolonial, and G7 coasters. STEALING A POST OFFICE ORDER

At tho K. M. Court John Chuto Neligan, alias John Walsh, was committed for trial for makiujjj a falso declaration for the pur pose of obtaining money deposited by John Wai ah in the Post Uffice Savings Bank. When arrested, a number of pieces of paper were found in prisoner's possession, which boing put together, proved to be the deposit receipt, which he had obtained possession of instead of the real John Walsh.

DUNEDIN, this day.

Afc UNSEAWORTHY SHIP,

The notorious case of tho ship Clara Hargreaves is under tho consideration of a committee of the Chamber of Commerce. The Harbour Board yesterday resolved to forward a remonstrance to tho Government protcstfng against their action in allowiug the vessel to proceed to sea. Mr McKay, shipbuilder, and Captain Thomson, unite in saying that tho ship was in a most unsca worthy state. Tho latter said the Govern ment had supported him till now.

Scintillations.

The "Canterbury Press" is wrath with Mr Saundcrs, M.H.R., for hinting in his speech to his constituents at the possibility ot repudiation of the Colonial Debt. The Proporty Tax Commissioner in tho Auckland District has received 8000 schedules under the old Act, and 5000 under the amended Act.

Mr Macdonald has formerly taken over the Kamo railway. Wliangarci and Tauranga aro closed as ports of entry. G. B. Davy has been appointed R.M. at Wellington.

Mr C. C. Boyca has been appointed a coronor.

Bub-Lieut. S. Barrlball is promoted to the rank of liout. iv the Waiuku cavalry.

The Bishop of Duncdin is trying to secure a respite for the condemned murderer Ah Lee.

Sir Dillon Bell, the new Agent-General, goes home in December. The New Zealand urand Steeple Chase Club will hold its meeting at Timaru, on May 6th, 1881. Alexander Arnan has been fined £100 at Duncdin for illicit distillation. Philip McCarthy for aiding aud abetting has been released on bail.

Several newspapers aro urging the Government to establish a parcel post between New Zealand and tbr> United Kingdom.

COLE'S GREAT AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN CIRCUS.

The proposed visit to tho colonie3 of W. W. Cole's great American and European circus and menagerie has already excited more than ordinary interest in amusement circles, aud in view oi the fact that many conjectures are rife ua to the extent of this vast enterprise, an interview with Mr L. E. Cooke, press agent of the famous show, served to elicit the following knowledge concerning it: —The organization consists of circus, menagerie, aquarium, and a con. gross of living wonders, which embraces rare specimens, animated and inanimated nature, without limit. In America, from whence it comes, it is conceded to stand pre-eminent among its fellows, and travels exclusively upon huge trains of steel cars built expressly for it. In this country it will be transported on Bteamers under special charter, and visit only the larger cities. The cost of transit from San Fran cisco to Auckland alone will exceed $20,000 or £5,000 sterling. Every feature adver tised will bo produced. The marvellous troupe of six performing stallions will all be seen in the ring at once, and every posi tion, " act, or movement depicted on the show-cards Trill positively be accomplished by these cquino wonders. The dazzling electric light, of which so much has been said, is used to illuminate the vast exbibi tion-tents, which contain nearly a million yards of canvas. This refulgent light is of such remarkable brilliancy that every ob ject is made distinctly discernable, though the night be of inky darkness. The zoo logical wonders are a special item of in terest, and will consist of animals, beasts, and birds—dena ot performing African lions, leopards, tigers, hyenas, sea lions— weighing tons—, snakes and reptiles, ele phants, camels, and a two-horned black rhinoceros aro prominent features. Not less than eight bare-back tiders will enter the arena, and the appearance of Mdllc. Lind Jcal, the only living female hurdle rider who dashes through hoops of fire, is considered the sensation par excellence. A troupe- of aerial bicycle riders will accom plish herculean feats npon a single strand of wire suspended somo fifty fe«t above the ground. These are only a few of the many features, yet they will serve to illustrate tho immensity of the enterprise. Men who ride seven horses at once, and hurl themselves over a herd of elephants and camels at a single leap, are also principle attractions in this great show. The initial performance will be given in Auckland oa Saturday afternoon, Nov. 20th, and two cutertainments will be eiven daily thereafter. A grand illuminated street parade will be given on Friday night, Nov. 19th, upou which occasion the entire resources of this show will be displayed with calcium lights, torch lights, Roman candles, and pyrotechnic effect*. The management feel confident* that such a demonstration will establish the pre eminence orer all others and quiet all misgivings as to whether this is the largest and best amusement enterprise that ever visited this part o£ the world or not. After terminating tho engagement in Auckland, the show will proceed to Wellington and the lower islands, and thence to Australian colonies.

ORGAN RECITAL AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH, PARNELL.

Those other members of the family who did not hear the recent Service of Song at this church were comfortably seated in good time last evening, c'en though choice of seats was sparse, and the best coign vantage stood at a premium. The rosumd, owing to divers omissions, was not all that could be desired, some of the best soli given with such former genre and dlan being conspicu ously wanting. The organ solo proces sional (Scolson Clark) in general effect was somewhat monotonous, though the execu tion left little to desire, whilst the duet and chorus, " Come Magnify tho Lord With Me," was very successful, but the basses were much too heavy, the choir getting up one after tho other in this and throughout tho whole scries, instead of rising en masse to tho wave of the bAton. In " Judge Me, Oh God" we should opine that at least three of the sopranos were rendering little or no assistance. Mr V. E. Kice gave the organ solo, " Fixed in His Everlasting Soat" (Sampson) with considerable effect and skill, the rondo cappricioso posses sing piquancy and delicate instrumentation. Anthem, "How lovely are thy dwellings Kair." This was not very elaborate, but the nova famina may cony tho style, form ing an excellent study, and Mr Coatos was himself singing in good tempo, and keeping tho aspirants well together. Tho well thumbed score, "In native worth," was really very creditable and painstaking. Mr Khodes sang, "Now Heaven in Fullest Glory " (Creation), and tho Kecitative was not omitted. His performances appeared to giyo great satisfaction. "Children Pray this Love to Cherish." Mr Forth deserves commendation; he sings carefully and cor rectly. Mis 9 Corbett was evidently not trying. Quartette, " Take Heed Watch, and Pray." The basso was singing very wide of the'mark, otherwise the trio were blending in most perfect unison and concord. Mrs Tebbs, in a well-known "March," maybe congratulated on her sustained rapidity in right hand passages; she played the ad oaptandum show piece with a crispness and fluency of touch. The voluntary during the oll'crtory was also thoroughly well played. The To Down (Hopkins), which concluded the programme, waa by far the Heat effort of the choir,

Tokatea Gold Mining Co.

THE annual meeting of the Tokatea Com pany was held on Thursday at the Com pany's oflice, Coromaudel. There was a good attendance of shareholders. The legal manager (Mr W. Home) read the following reports and balance-sheet: —

"The Directors beg to Jay before the Shareholders their eleventh.annual report and balance-sheet for the year ending September 30th, 1880. MiniDg operations during the past twelve months have been conlined principally to the continuation of the low level known as the No. 7 Level in con junction with the " bismarck Gold Mining Company," who are the proprietors of a claim on the same reef. To expedite this ■work, your directors imported and have had erected rock drilling machinery, which is advantageously passing through a hard belt of rock. The JSo. 7 Tunnel passes through Crown lands for a distance of Bis feet before touching the Bismarck claim, where it is expected the 1 okatea reef will be iirst met with, when driving will be much easier aud less costly. The present face of the tunnel is now within 100 feet of the Bismarck mine, leaving 570 feet to drive before reacli iug the Tokatea Company's boundary line. The No, 7 Tunnel when completed will give a block on the reef to stope down 1,000 feet long by 200 feet in height. A winze has been already sunk near the centre of this extensive block 65 feet, aud from the prospects obtained from here it is anticipated the reef will yield considerable quantities of gold. Those reefs near the surface of the mine in operation at the beginning of the year did not turn out so remunerative as expected, 129 ounces only having beeu obtained from the several parcels crushod, the surface area to a depth of 100 feet was consequently cut into suitable blocks and let to tributers ; from this source the Company has netted £520 17s 3d.—The prosecution of the work in No. 7 level necessitated the making of calls upon the capital of the Company. The second call realised £950 IGa, and there has been paid on account of the third call £GSB 7s. All the shares upon which the calls have not bsen promptly met have been forfeited to the Company, and as the law requires that the Shareholders be consulted before disposing of these shares, an extra ordinary meeting has been convened for that purpose.—The directors recommend that the sum of two hundred pounds be voted as an honorarium in the usual manner, —The retiring directors are Messrs King, Brett, aud Harper. They are, however, eligible, and again offer themselves for re election. You will also be required to elect auditors for the coming year. —For the Board of Directors, ]?, WOOLLAMS, Chair man. "

The following ha statement of the re ceipts and experditurc :—

Receipts : Gold—Proceeds ot 1290z5, £36212a 8d ; tributes, 7400zs lOdwts lOgrs, £2077 Us Gd ; total, £2440 4s 2d. Capital —Second call on 20,000 shares, Jess Is per share on 984 Bharcs forfeited, £950 lGs ; on account of third call, £GSB 7s ; total, £1609 3s. No 7 Level Account—From Bismarck G. M. Co., £553 18a 4d; contractor's de posits, £30 ; firewood account, £71 5s ; materials, £16 5s Gd ; crushing receipts, £34 10s ; rent of uiuchinery, £32 10s; balance brought forward from last statement, £233 2s 5d ; total, £5020 18s sd.

Kxpenditukk : Mine cost—Wages and contract work, £815 16a lOd; wages tributcrs, £1550 14s 3d ; total, £2372 11s Id. No 7 Level account, £1334 Is 8d; William Wauliss (contractor), £115 7d ; rock drill erection and conveyance to site, £31G 1b Id; machinery (duplicate drill), £88 16s; materials, toolH, caudlcß, dynamite, etc., £231 Is 7d. Miscellaneouy items—Direc tors' travelling expenses, agents' commis sions, aud cartage, £170 6s lOd; battery wages, £53 Is; ground rents, £128 17s 3d ; manager's ollice : salary, stationery, stamps, advertising, etc., etc., £14G 9s 3d; con tractors' deposits repaid, £10; balance of cash, £54 12s Id ; total, £5020 18s sd.

The Chairman (Mr F. Woollams) moved the adoption of the report, which was seconded by Mr Andrews and carried unanimously.

On the motion of Mr Frazer, seconded by Mr Leech, the three retiring directors, Messrs King, Brett, and Harper, were re elected.

Mr Leech moved, and Mr Patterson seconded, "That Mr D. B. Macdonald be elected auditor for tbc current year. Car ried.

Votes of thanks having been passed to the chairman, directors, legal manager, and mine manager, the meeting dissolved. An extraordinary meeting of shareholders was subsequently held at the Company's office, Mr Woollams being voted to the chair.

Mr Brett moved, and Captain Thomas seconded, " That all shares forfeited by the directors for non-payment of caLs, interest, and other expenses, being the property of tbc Tokatea Company, may, with other shares, be sold by the directors trorn time to time, in such numbers, at such times, in such manner, and at such prices as the directors may think fit."—Carried unani mously.

BISMARCK GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED.)

Thk annual meeting of this Company was held this afternoon in Mr F. A. White's offices, Shortland-street, J. C. Stone, Esq., in the chair.

Minutes.—The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and confirmed. Report and Balance-sheet. -The directors' second annual report for the year ending Sept. 30th to the shareholders, ex pressed regret that in consequence of the heavy cost of pumping and winding from below the van level, the work in the inter mediate level had to be discontinued. The manager, however, thinks that iv about six weeks ho will bo able to get out crushing stuff, which will help to pay for the oost of the drive which has to be continued to the boundaries of tho Tokatea and Bismarck Cnmpanies. The remainder of the report referred in hopeful terms to future prospects. The balance-sheet was also read.—Tho chairman moved the adop tion of the report and balance-sheet, and believed that the mine had considerable gold on it, and owing to great, but necessary expenses, the liabilities would appear to be larger than they really were. As soon as they enter their ground they would be in a position to commence crushing with success. Gold had been obtained in the upper level, and their confidence in the mine was un shaken, and at their next meeting he believed that a more gratifying report would be presented.—Mr Harper seconded, and it was carried.

Directors.—Mr Joshua Jacksou moved and Mr Spragg seconded, that Mr Harper be re-elected.—lt was also agreed, on the motion of Mr Harper, seconded by the Chairman, that Mr Luks be elected a director.—Carried.

AUDITOR.—Mr Jackson moved, and it was carried, that Mr Thomas 1,. White be elected auditor for the ensuing year. A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the business.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The fortnightly |meeting of the Board ot Education was held this afteruoon. Pre sent : Messrs J. M. Clark (chairman) F. L. Prime, J. May, W. P. Moat, F. J. Moss, S. Luke, and J. M. Dargaville. |

Inspectors' Report.—The Secretary laid upon the table the printed reports of the various school inspectors throughout the colouy. They had been forwarded to Wellington.

Executive Committee's Report.—The Executive Committee reported that they had authorised the necessary repairs to the ceiling of Wellesley-street school building at a cost of £6, and also that they hud re vised and approved the rates of teachers' salaries according to scale for the qnarter ending 31st December, —The report was adopted.

School Accommodation. — It was agreed to reduce the limit ot room per child in the city schools from ten square feet to nine square feet, thus making accommoda tion tor 195 additional pupils. High-street Slhool,—A grant of £2S was made for repairs to this school.

Wellesley-street School The ques tion of providing a gymnasium for this school was deferred, as was also the further question of supplying a caretaker's residence. Certain repairs, however, which are estimated to cost £4, were authorised, besides the asphalting of some ground.—lt was agreed not to make the internal altera tions suggested by the Committee. Beresford-street School.—lt was re solved to put down a drain, as the present system of sewage was imperfect.—Applica tions for a caretaker's residence and for fencing were deferred.

(Left sitting.)

Sporting.

The following are tbe weights for tho Cam' bridge Kaces:—

Hurdle Race.-r-Sportsman, list.- Akc' aUc, lOat.; Fidget, lOst.

Tradesmen's Plate.—Derby, Sst. 121b • Blink Bonny, Sst. 91b.; Emu, Sst. 21b - Flora, O'st. 101b. '

—W. Pkkciyai., Hanaicappor.

HMr G. N. Braasey is a candidate for the Thames Mayoralty.

CABLEGRAMS.

EUROPEAN.

[BKUTKB'S lELKOKAHS,]

ARREST OF ANOTHER IRISH LANn LEAGUER. aU

LONDON, October 28.

R. D. Walsh, a prominent member of tbo Irish Land League, has beeu arrested and together with Mr Parnell, private secretary will be charged with intimidation.

FLOODS IN ENGLAND.

LONDON, October 28,

Severe storms with heavy rain have been experienced in many parts of England and a large extent of low-lying country in' flooded. -•< THE AUSTKO-GERMAN ALLIANCE VIENNA, October 28. " Baron D. Haymerle, the Austrian Miui a , ter of Foreign Allaire, made a speech to- * day, in the course of which he said that a" complete understanding existed between this Government aud that of Germany in regard to the policy to be pursued in South ■ iSast Europe, aud they would act in common'" for the settlement of questions now pend«"' ing. CALCUTTA, October 28; i MURDER CF THE AMltt UNCON.' > FIRMED. T-:.j I No confirmatory intelligence has been re. ' ceived regarding the reported anarchy xa' ■ Kabul ana the murder of the Amir. ' ;' •» . ' POSTAL COMMUNICATION INTER.-- RUPTED. . A Post Service between Kabul and the' frontier has failed for a week, and no ' despatches have been received during that J time.

ENGLISH MONEY MARKET. v;} LONDON, October 27. ~ The 3 per coct. consols are 99J. Adelaide wheat, per 4961b5., ex ware" house, 48s Gd. Kive per cent. New Zealand 10-40 loan is £101; the 5 per cent. New Zealand 1880 loau is £101 10s

AUSTRALIAN.

THE MELBOUKNE CUP,

MELBOURNE, October 28.; : "' • Mata is now first favourite for the Cup. Mr Long's Avernus has been scratched for the Cup.

Waimate Land Sale.

(FKOM OUK OWN COKItESPONDENT.)

HAWfiRA, this day. The Government Land sale is proceediiijjj to-day with a numerous attendance of spectators from all parts. The four deferred payment sections unsold yesterday were,, first disposed oil' among the applicant^' |

realising about £6 10s per acre. Eighty , ; eight cash sections open to all bidders are-, now being disposed of. The bidding,jj,, keen, but the sale proceeds slowly as-yeii,r| Thirty sections are sold, averaging £6 5s per acre, the highest value realized being £8 3s. The land on the liuaiugongora river fetches the highest price.

OPENING OF THE MOUNT ALBERT PUBLIC HALL.

The ceremony of opening this new hall was* held last evening in the presence of a large., concourse of the settlers and Auckland citizens. The hall is a very neat building,^ commodious enough for the present require ments of the settlers, 50 feet long by 20 feet wide. The stage is 20 feet wide and 10 feet** deep, with suitable rooms for dressing, etc, The stage fittings were kindly provided by ,j Mr A. K. Taylor, in addition to his grant's ot the hall site. Mr Taylor opened the proceedings with a few introductory ■ remarks, touching his efforts towards i the erection of a district hall, which the requirements of the district seemed to demand. One objection urged was that the district was too small, but this assembly would say whether or not the time , had arrived when they should have a ball. Another objection raised was on moral grounds—on the grounds that the entertain-

meats in the hall would keep people oat at ■ nieht. He would ask those who raised such objections to become subscribers, and take a share in the management, and so prevent anything happening of which they did not approve. The building in which thej'ntw were had been erected id Morningaide, and had been condemned as rotten, but it had proved to be as sound as the day it wWJ erected. He knew this, and .that only the best timber had been used in its construo- " tion. This building was again the district, but it was a loss to tbc country, as a reckless•> expenditure of the Board of Education, for | which they, aud their children after tbemjj, i; would hare to pay. He thanked the Com-. ,•: mlttee for arranging the opening of the hall so as to enable him to be present before going I to the other colonies. He thanked those present for their attendance, and hoped this' was a harbinger of future success for other <;& entertainments held in this hall, fie would not trench further upon their time, as they had a long programme before them, He would formally declare the Mount Albert Hall to be now opened in the interests of, the public of the district. The musical proceedings were commenced 31:: with an overture by Mrs Greenwood.-who I played with skill and judgment, and in . answer to an encore gave the " Galop do n Concert." Mr Rhodes sang the "Wolf"in i masterly' style, followed by Miss Green-. A wood in a recitation from the literal French, poet, Beranger, "Koi D'Yrtot," which,was . I thoroughly appreciated. The young lady, * in response to a well deserved encore, gave the "Well of St. Keyne." MraTay-" lor and Mrs Stone sang with much effect the js beautiful poem, " The Flower Gatherers."') $ Miss Kirby succeeded with the pretty song:8| \ "Waiting." Mr Vaughan, in character,,' i gave an excellent example of some of the* • modern sermons frequently heard, taking for his text "Mother flubbard," which* was effectually rendered and received ■ a hearty encore. Rev. Mr Haselden : gave the well - known essay' on " Boast Pig," by an English humorist. •They second part comprised a funny farce, "l which sent the audience into fits I of laughter, viz., "My Wife's Maidi"^1 The following we're the cast of characters,:,; Mr Forrest, Toodles ; Mrs Greenwood, Bar* bara; Mrs Taylor, Mrs Whiflleton; Mrs'; Stone, Miss Whiilleton; and Mr Smith, Mjij Captain Cruncher, The piece was^ery well represented, and received in a gratify- j ing manner. The National Anthem brought the entertainment to a happy close. ?, /j";,; •

A TEST RIFLE MATCH.

The first of a series of test matches pro scribed by the Defence Minister with a view oi testing the relative merits .of white and black targets and white and black rifle;' ■ sights, took place at the Mount Jiden range yesterday, under the superintendence flf.li Captain Payne, assisted by Lieut. 'SeHe,; ( Sergeant Soall regulating the time, which) ; was ten seconds for each shot. The targets h were 6x2; centre, 2x2; and bull's-eye,"; 12 inches square. The result was in favour ; : ot Sergeant Soall's modified system. 'Wei[ append the scores and analysis of tho firing :— Analysis of the Two Systems.—Modi*, fied system, 379 : Total points on dark tsuY get, 200 ; total points by white sights, 179.' Army system, 315 : Total points on white target, 147; total points by black sight, 168. Or.on dark target by white riflesight" 106 modified ; on white target by black rifle sight, 74 army. Black Rifle Sights.—Whito target;, 7 ranges, 200, 250, and 300 yards:—J./\V. Salmon, A., 10 points ; W. H. Coomer,!; 3; Jas. Lee, Vie, 13; Monnock, Hob.,B{; . Crockett, N., 4; Hamilton, Vie, 9; James, Stewart, Vie, 13; D. Jones, N., .4>Eir Leaning, Eng.,o; Mills, 10. Dark target;': 200, 250, and 300 yards:—Salmon, 2; l Coonicr, 10; Lee, 15; Monnock, 12; Croc kett, 8; Hamilton, 10 ; Stewart, 14; Jones,.:; 5 ; T. Leaning, 8 ; Mills, 10. White Rifle Sights.—White target; ranges, 200, 250, and 300 yards :—Salmon, L 3 poiuts; Coomcr, 3; Lee, 9; Monhocjc, . 6 ; Crockett, 14; Hamilton, 12; Steward 14; Jones, S; Leaning, 0 ; Mills, 4. Dark Target; 200, 250, and 300 yards :—Salmon, 9; Coomer, 9; Leo, 15;" Monnock, 13m Crockett, 2; Hamilton, 5; Stewart, 17; . Jones, 15 ; Leaning, 10 ; Mills, 11. '■'"' Stewart was awarded the first prize (£3) i. while the second prize (£2) fell to James Lee.

~ We understand that a telegram has Hem.r received from Wellington with reference to the voting by the Senate of New Zealand University for three Grammar ' School Governors representing that body. There were several votes for Sir G. M. O'Korke, Messrs Taucrcd Fenton, and ilolleston, but the great majority from tVellingtonj.Dune din, and Christehurch, were. in favour of Mr Brookfield, Mr Tole, M.H.K., and the Rev. »C. M. Nelson. It will bo.generafly conceded that the Senate in selecting these, / gentlemen has exercised its privilege very judiciously.

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a. a. b. a. Roasting Beef. f } toJ ' Boiling Boot 0 i~n& Mutton, hlnd-quartor .. .. - 0 0 - 0 44 fore-quarter.. .. .. 0 2J — 0 3 Lamb, fore-quartor / _„. aU artor Y 1 0 — 8 0 „ hind-quartor I v > . _ Pork and Voal 8 n n « Steaks ~ 8 § n r Chops and Sausages .. ■ ■ ■• 0 ° —, u.° Tallow boat (wholostilo)-mutton, 30a; mlxod, to 25a. Floutc Market. Wholesale , & 8. d. Suporflno Flour, Bilk drosBpd, per ton.. 14 0 0 Fino Flour, ditto, household .. .. « J J Sharps (acurco), per ton .. ■■.,„.-s ,\ ll « Adolaido, por ton .. .. £13103-U 0 0 Oaraaru, por ton .. .. - ■• " Dunedin, por ton fu v> n 0 Canterbury, por ton .. .. .-•- ?. 11 ~V in n Bran (acarco) por ton Oaokslnoludod).. o w u Cabin Broad .. .. - •■ , - }° X n Poarl Barley .. _ •• •• ««-ai 0 0

Hay and Corn Market. WholoBalo. a. d. s. d. R b. H b. Maize (S r d.)3 3-0 0 Hay, mo'dow „ (Cal.) none ton proaaed 5 0-0 0 (FUn.l 3 2-3 4 Luoerno, do Nono „ (Coastl 3 0-3 3 Straw (load) 0 1S-1 10 Oats 3 0-2 3 Chaff .. ..4 10-5 0 Whoat (fowl) 3 (i-1 0 Hay (oaton) S 10-45 0 Potatoos: Local, all uaod up. Canterbury (downward tendency), nominal. Oauiaru, fil to £4 5s.

Kotail. B. d. s. d. «. d. fl. d. Malzo. bushel 3 0-3 9 Lucorno, owt.7 0-8 0 Oate, ditto ..2 3-2 9 Oaten, ditto 6 0-7 0 Bran, lOOlbs 0 0-G 0 Straw, ditto 3 0—1 0 Wheat (fowl) 4 0-t 0 Chaff, ditto 5 C-b 0 Hay, owt. ..0 0-6 0 Potat'ou.ditto I b-5 0 Sekds.—Retail. . s d. 8. d. ■• «• 8- "• Ryeprrasa ..6 0-0 0 Uookufoot.bl.O 0-8 0 Italian.do. ..8 0-0 0 Trefoil, lb. 0 fl-0 0 Rod Clover.lbO 9-0 0 Ratstail, lb. 10-0° Whito Clover 1 1-0 0 Timothy, lb. p 6-0 Alsyko, lb ..1 2-0 0 Luoorno.lb. 1 0-0 0 Oowgrass, lbl 0-0 0 Rapo. lb ..0 6 0 0 Woolpaokfl in quantity, 3s 3d to 39 Odeaph; corn saolca. 83 to 33 Gd per dozen. Fonclng wire Noa. G, 7. and 8, assorted, file 10s to £17 per ton



THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY FIRE AND LIFE), Acknowledged to be the moat SUCCESSFUL INSURANCE INSTITUTION In existence. For tho time It has been established. Namely, 35 years. And taking rank as one of the LEADING BRITISH OFFICES, Has now carried on business in this Colony for 16 years, During which period, in Auckland itself, no more honourable record exists of tho dealings of any kindred institution than that of rpHE TJ 0 V AXi Extending through all the old days of fire until better times came, when The Company was the First to Withdraw from Tariff Arrangements, And give Auckland Insurers tho benefit of Reduced rates. The undersigned Agent continues to accent FIRE RISKS on every description of Insurable Property, at the LOWEST RATES obtainable. CLAIMS for LOBBEB are Promptly and Liberally adj as ted, without reference elsewhere, and immediately paid at the CQnpany's Bankers in Auckland. OHO. W. JONBS, Chief Agent for the Province of Aucklan Offloe: Shortland-street "VTiSW gPRING Q.QODS. OT NOW OPSNING UP TES AT RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN'S, CPPEH QUEEN-STREET, A Very Large and Choice Lot of "XT. c w rioonsi J» E W UOODBI Fob the Incoming Season's Trade, NEW PRINTS, in Immense Variety POMPADOUR SATEENS and CAMBRICS ATTALEA TWILL, in the New Shades ATHOL LUSTRES GALATEA STRIPES And other Fancy Washing Materials FANCY DRESS GOODS, from 6d per yd. SUMMER SKIRTS, Very Cheap and A Laege Stock of GENERAL DRAPERY GOODS OP KVERY DESCRIPTION. EejijsJ Also, NEW CLOTHING (OP ALL KINDS), For Boys' and Men's wear. BOYS' SUITS Job Lines in Boy&' KNICER SUITE NEW TWEEDS, Etc. All Carefully Set.ected, Weil Bought, and to be Sold Cheap, A Discount of Is in the & allowed upon ali Cash Purchases of 20s and Upwards. TVUSHBKOOK & "DRIDGMAN DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, Opposite tho Army and Navy Hotel, UW'HI QUEKN-STHEET. AUCKLAND •JUST "DECEIVED, LADIES' JERSEYS JERSEY CLOTH, by tho yard CHILDREN'S SILK HOSE LADIES' BLACK & COLOURED JACKETS LACE GOODS. ALSO, A VAEIETr OF OTHER Ji AN C V QOO D S TV/TILNE AND nHOYCE, QraKN-STRKET.IAUCKLAND



Special Advertisements. w. R A tT TR A V WILL HOLD HIS FIRST ; SEASON'S SHOW OF NEW AND FASHIONABLE ; GOODS IN MILLINERY, COSTUMES AND MANTLES, ON TUESDAY NEXT, 23th September. Show to oommonoo at 10 u'olook|a.in, CC, QUEEN-STREET Opposite, Bank of New Zealand). ! YTf I N X ,b & Jf A L L IJAVK REMOVED FROM SUOKTLAND-STREUT TO TEMPORARY PREMISES IN FORT STREET, OPPOSITE COCHRANK AND SON'S AUCTION MART, AND WILL CONTINUE THEIR CHEAP SALE FOR A FEW WEEKS LONOKB, TO CLEAR SURPLUS STOCK. THEY WILL KEMAIN IN FORT-STREKT DURING THE RE-BUILDING OF TIIKIB WARE HOUSE IN SIIORTLAND-STRBET.



JU X T ll P E N E AT A. LINABUBY & CO.'S :— 2, i, AND 8 BUTTON BLACK KID GLOVES LADIES' PAPER CUFFS 50 Dozen Ladies' Rink Collars ladiks' bkadkd capkß BEADED STOMACHERS CHENILLE SPOT NETS NKW UMBRELLAS 50 Dozen Ladies' Indian Scarves, Bows, and Ruffles; qulto now styles. NEW COSTUMES, MILLINERY, BONNETS, AND HATS. An Early Inspection Invited. Dressmaking on the premises. Dresses made in 21 Hours otice. » r INABURY & rjO T nOSGRAVE Si £1 O. At THKia Prkmises, Queen-stkebt, WILL UAKB A GENERAL SHOW or thent "|W"EW QUMMER SHIPMENTS! THIS DAY, Together with Important BPHCIAL LOTS, Purchased at Larqb Discounts by our representative from various Manu facturers, as below stated. The FANCY DRE39 DEPARTMENT contains all ths Nit wist Goods of the Season, in Pompadours, Lustres, Oasbmkhu and BsiOBS. The MILLINERY DEPARTMENT onslats of the Choloest Designs In Haw and Bonnets, Lndleß' and Chlldrens'Co'TUMHS, Vlsettea and Dolman's Lacs. Bertha'a Flowkbs and Feathbbs. Tha SUjK DEPARTMENT Is replete with the Newest Shades in Velvets, Silks and Ribbons. We call particular attention to onr Stook of BIjACK SILKS, which is tho Largest in the colony. Our Stock of Ladies' UNDERCLOTHING la Largo and Well-aseortod, [and contains all tho Newest Makes and Styles, Ladles' and Children's Jerseys in all colours. In the MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT we are Offering Particularly Good Value In White and Grey Calioos, Suhbtinqs and Flannels. T nOSGBAVE & /^O. ARK NOW OFFERING GKBAT ADVANTAGES TO THE PUBLIC, AS TQB< IMPOST TUBIK GOODS from tub Best English and French Manofacteebbs, AND ABB SELLING AT WHOLESALE PRICE .•



TpURNISHING TVTAREHOiJSE, CITY HALL AROADE. GARLICK & CRANWELL. THE CHEAPEST HOUSE for Purchasing Really Good Substantial FURNITURE. CARPETS FLOORCLOTHS IRON BEDSTEADS WOUD UJJJuSTEADS BEDROOM FURNITURE] BEDDING ready for dolivoiT DININGROOM FURNITURE DHA WING-ROOM Do. I GARLICK & CRANWELL Have just completed BNTKNBIVK ALTERA TIONS in their Premises, enabling them to keep a much larger Stock of Drawing-room Suites than over kept on riow In Auckland before. Suites in Damask and Rop Suites in Hair, Cloth, and Leather Suites in Silk Rep Suites in Velvet Suites in Fancy Taportri es Suites in Cretonne Suites in Black and Gold (Eboniied Frames) Suites Made to Order. Suites Recovered LARGEST STOCK OF FURNITURE Greatbbt Variety Cheapest Bates Five per Cent, allowed on all Furnishing Ooods for Cash at timt of Purchase, CIT"» HALL ARCADE, Quoen-Btrest, Auckland. '



Speoial Advertisements. UPKCIAL NOTICE. Wo. tho undorsigncd, rospo C/ully invlto the Inspection oC tho Ladios ot Auckland and tho ' surrounding district to tho fact that wo are Opening up a A liAUQlfi AND VAHIKD ASSOHTMKNT Ok' ENGLISH, FRENCH, & AMERICAN GOODS, IN MII.LINICUY, lIO3IKUY OLOVKS. FKATUKUS CTLOWKItS, LACKS &c, &c, &o, DUNNE, HALL, & CO., 174, rjUKKN-STUKBT, AUCKLAND ( (Opposite tlio Thistlo Hotol).