SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WAIKiSSJMaAa*.!* BimOTT.—This Evening, 8.21 BUNRIBB.—To-Morrow Morning. 5.4 UOON'S AOB.—Now Moon, 3rd, 8.34 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Lady Don, soh., Pullman, from Russell Saxon, Boh,, MoKenzie, from Ruesell

TO-DAY. Tararna, 5.3., Mnir, from South Waitakl, 8.5.. Kdle, from Tauranga Doflanoo, brigantlne, Maokay, from Dnnedln

DEPARTURES.

TJ-DAY.

Waikato, Khip. Worater, for Napior Coronet, soh., Bowioko, for Cook's Island

IMPORTS.

Por DeQunoo, from Dunedin :-450 saoks short oits. 120 sacks bran, 120 saoks ootatoos.-a. Tonka & Co.

Inwabos Coastwise.—Janet, from Whanga relHeadn, with 800 bushels limo: Mary atv , from Mahuranid, with 800 bnshola lime. J.ce, from Napier, with 10 tonß nrowood: KluiJ oro, from Tairua. with U 000 feot Umbor. Mana. from Tairirn. with 23,000 feet timber and 4,000 shingles; Vivid, from Thames, in ballal t. Outwards Coastwise.-Janot, forWhwiga roi Hoada; Mary Ann. for Mahurangi; Leo, for Walhokej Wstnoro. for Tairua; Mana, for Tairua; vivid, for Thames. A cablegram has been received hero stating that tho P.M.S.S. Company's b.b. City of i Sydney loft San Franolsoo for Honolulu and Auckland on October 23rd. This was two days in ml vwico oTconS time, and tho steamer may therefore bo expeoted to arrive on Sunday. Novemoer 14th. Colo's oiroua porformera aro amongst tho paeaongora by tho veasol. The schooner Opotikl has arrived Batoly at Ti airoa, Hawfco's Bay for Auckland. Tho 8.8. Arirylo having had necessary repairs offeoted toner maohinory left for Whangarei last evening. The sohooner Coronet took hor jloparture to day for M»ukl, Cool's Island*, with a general oargo and the follow, g passengers i—Messrs U. Uunnet'Junr., B. Hird.andO. Ward. Owing to the faot that the Tararua lowes for Russell to-night, tho Waltaki will not make hor usual trip to that plaoo this week. She is an nounced to leave for whaoi<»rol»t olghtoolook to-night and at tho same hour on Friday even- Ing. The ship Walkato sailed to-day for Napior. ■where she is expected to load with wool and produce for London. She took 215 tons man- B anece from this port.

The brlKantino Defiance left Port Chalmers on the afternoon of the 16th Instant, and had variable weather during the passage up the coast till arrival this morning. She brought a full cargo of broadatuffa. The brisantine Mog Merrlllea has entered out at the Customs for Lsvuka. The s.B. Te Anau arrived at Sydnoy from thiß port via Kubsoll at 10 a.m, on Monday last.

THE PAKEHA.

Some uneasiness is being felt for the safety of the brl* Pakoha, wbloh was spoken by the ThomiS and Henry off Cape ColvUle on Satur day last, Bhe ißitated to have been bonnd to Auokland from one of tho southern ports grain laden, and her non-appearance has therefore oansed considerable mrpriie. A hoavy gaio ■was blowin* on the Coast on Saturday evening und Hunday, and it w*» therefore feared that Borne mlahip hag befallen her, or that she has pat Into one of the small coastal ports for shelter. No doubt further particulars regarding her will be to hand to-morrow.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES.

Rowena, b.b., Amodoo, for Hoklanga

V i BXPORTS. Per Hawea, for Sonth: 15 ton» new potatoes, J521 feet timber, 60 packages joinery, 12 boxes candle*, 22 bars and sheets iron, 12 ssoks oysters, 20 cases fruit, 8 rolls matting, 138 packages tundrlos.

The s.B. Rowena. for Hokt&nga, took as pas eengera-Mrs London, Messrs Bury, Leon, and several others.

The brigantine Ada O. Owen is loading with timber at the Heads for Lyttelton.

PORT OF TAURANGA

The cutter Tamakl P*ok»t the uroporty of Mr Wilson of this town arrived here on Friday ni«ht from Tairua. The little craft, it will be recollected, ran on the rooks at Tairua, and was •In danger of becoming a wreck, but was got "safely off with the assisUnco ot the mill hands. After getting some temporary repairs she was brought on here and will leave to-night. Tues day, tor Auckland, to undergo a thorough over haul. _ ; .

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Melbotjrnb, October 26.

Sailed: The Union Co.'s steamers Albion yes terday and the Rotorna to-day for New Zea land.

m This day. Arrived : Arawata, from the Blnff. Sydney, Ootobor 20.

Arrived: Wakatlpa. from Wellington ■■ Advices have been received from Levuks, dated October 9th, in whloh It Is stated the Gunga had not arrived, being four days over duo. It if, nowevor, conjectured that her machinery has broken down. Russell, this day. Arrived: Advance, Savoy Kate. Sailed: Lizzie, Julia Prloa. - A strong breeze is blowing from tho southward. : ~,■ •

COMMERCIAL.

Evbniho Star Office, Wednesday,

Mr R. Arthur offcrefl a number of allotments at his mart to-day, in the Kyber Pasalestate, but the majcrity were passed. No. 16, Kyber Fass, brought £16010s; and Nob. 79 and 82, Regent- Btreet, £70 2s 6d each. The allotments In Clare inont-street and Park-road are still open for private sale.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Clobb ab Unijek :— Turn Day. For Rnssoll and Kawakawm P3t Taratun, at 1 p.m. For Wangarol Hoada ami Wangarol, por Waltaki, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per HOtoinahana. at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 28th instant. For Walwera, To Kapa, OraiKieburn, and W&rkwonh, por Roao Caaoy, at 10 a,m. For Waltarn, per Lalla Itookh, at 10 a.m. For I/ovuka, por Mog Morrllies, at 3 p.m. Friday, 29th Instant. For Glsborno, Napior, Southern ports, and Aus trallan Colonioa. per Tararun, at!) a.m. For Thames, por Kotomalm.ua, at 7.80 a.m. For Waiheko and Coromandol, por Uoromandol, at 3.30 p.m. For Whiiiangi, Tairua, Tauranga. and Opotlki, por Glonelg, at i p.m. Saturday. 30th instant. For Chatham Islands, por Omaha, at 9 a.m. Tuksoay, 9th Novombor. Por b.b. City o£ Now York as follows :— For Sandwioh Islands, Unitod Statos of Amorloa. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South Amorica. and British and Foreign Wont Indies, Japan, and China, including Hongkong, at 1 p.m. For Unitod Kingdom and Continent, of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered lottors, and nowapapors, at 11.30 a.m. Late lottors bearing au extra feo of sixpence, In addition to tho postage, will bo roootvod by the Mall Agent on board tho Btoamor up to the time of sallina;. Tula mall will bo duo in London on Tuesday, Dcsinbor 21st.

N.B.—ln fntura malls lor Whatawhata, VVaitotnna, and llaglan will oloso at thia otlloa at 7 p.m. on W'ednoadaya and Saturdays, and wlllarrlvo at 6.10 p.m.on Tuesdays and tfrldayn. Mailo for Aotoa and To Mata will cloao at this oflloo at 7 p.m. every Saturday, and will arrive at 8.10 p.m. ov«ry Tuesday. Mails for Kazorback. Pokeno Valley, and Mauiwatawhiri, will olceo at thia office at 7 p.m. (on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and wiU arrive Rozorback at 6.40 p.m. on Tuosdays. Thursdays, and Saturdays, and Pokeno Valley and Manßatawhlri oa Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 6.31) p.m.

3. B. BISS, Chiof Postmaster.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

October 27,188 C

Wesleyan Church. Grafton Road—Homo Mis sionary Meeting, 7.30 p.m.

Civil Service Crioisot Club MeotlnK—Castom House, 5 p.m. 11.A.C. Bonoflt Society, S p.m.

BIRTH.

DINNI3ON.—On October 25. at Nownmrkot, tho wif o ot Itobort Dinnlaon, of a son.

DEATH.

BARTON.-On Ootobor 25th, at hla rosldonco. Willow-street, Freeman's Bay, after a long and painful illooss, William Barton; «ged 52 years. THOMPSON.—On the 25th instant, at tho Pro vlnolal Hoapitxl, Auckland, of palpitation of the heart, Sarah Jane, oldest daughtor of W. and Jano Thompson, lato of Darlington, Durham, England; aged 21 years. Doeply regretted by all who k«ew her. The funeral will tako pl»co at 2 p.m. to-mor row, 28th mat Friends will please accept this intimation.—Home papers pleaso copy.

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

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1880.

For the cause that lacks assistance. For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, nd tli coo do

No language could speak more elo quently of the infamous and indefensible conduct of Mr Parnell and his co agitators than the bare announcement that the Gladstone Government have resolved to prosecute them. This course has been forced upon a Cabinet whose earnest desire to remove Irish grievances, if any remain other than those lo ■which all flesh is heir, is at tested not merely by expressions of solicitude from high-minded En . glish states mon, but by many acts of * beneficent legislation. When Mr Glad -1 stone took office, and was joined by Mr ' Bright, who declared that one of his chief objects in resuming the cares of state was to lend his aid in the settle ment of the Irish land question, it was reasonable to hope that Parnell and his colleagues would assist in mo derating that extreme feeiing among the I people which made legislation difficult and dangerous. On the contrary, ho w » ever, relying apparently upon Mr Glad stone's assumed leniency and indisposi • tion to resort to coercive measures, the agitators have gone from bad to worso in goading ignorant and excitable men to open defiance of the law. Outrages .of the most diabolioal description have rewarded their labours. Despite many aggravated provocations, it is barely three months ago that the Chief Sec retary for Ireland, in administering a severe reproof to the Home Kulo leaders, declared that, grieved as the Government were at the conduct of the Irish members in Parliament, it should not prevent the Cabinet from pursuing steadily the policy they had laid out for themselves. It would not cause them to resort to coercion in Ireland while such a course could be avoided ; it would not frighten them into unwise or ill-considered concessions ; nor would it prevent them from carrying those measures which they had prepared for alleviating the distress of Ireland. There can be no doubt whatever that this was the firm resolu tion of the Government, and only growing anarchy, unpunished outrage and terrorism, fomented and sustained by these criminal advisers of the people, can have induced Mr Gladstone and his colleages to deviate one step from their programme. Our cable mes sages during the last few weeks have shown that landlords have been shot, and driven in terror from the country, cattle have been maliciously injured, and other outrages have spread dismay throughout the land. It appears, in deed, as though the days of 1832 were reviving, when, in the language of a distinguished historian : " The laws which had been passed for the protection of life and property had become a dead letter in many parts of Ireland. Persons who hesitated to submit to the illegal dictates of White feet, Blackfeet, and other emissaries of seciet societies, were put to death in open day and in the presence of numer ous spectators, with perfect impunity. The nearest relatives of the victims dared not institute proceedings against the murderers; jurors were afraid to attend the Assizes, or were terrified into giving a verdict of acquittal in the faco of the plainest evidence. "Witnesses were compelled to quit their country in order to save their lives, if indeed they did save them. Even magistrates were deterred from doing their duty." *

Between tho Ist January and the end of December, 1832, there were 22 murders, 1,170 robberies, 4014 burglaries, 508 burnings, 290 hou ghings of cattle, IGI sorious as-

saults endangering life, 203 riots, 3513 j illegal reviews, 2,094 illegal notices,477 illegal meetings, 790 injuries of pro porty, 723 attacks on houses, 328 cases of firing with. Intent to kill, and 1.17 robberies Under arms. Only when this utter insecurity to life and property threatened tho existence of the common wealth was Earl Grey's " Coercion Bill" brought down, which enabled the Government to try by Court-martial oll'oncos committed in proclaimed dis tricts. Tho immediate effect of the passing of this measure. without ovor bringing it into force, was a diminution in tho statistics of crime, which foil from 472 in one month to 109 tho following month. Thoso facts havo always been used against Ireland by her Gnomics. ,It is said that nho makes her domain! ; at tho point of tho blunderbuss aud the blunderbuss is tho only reply. The consoquenco of tho uupardouablo folly of Parnell and his coadjutors will be to strengthen tho hands of Earl Ben consfield and tho land interest, and weaken thoso of Mr Gladstone and the friends of Liberalism, if it does not result in thoir early retire ment from ofllco, which is not at all improbable. Parnoll, by his policy of violenco, has approachod men, who aro animated by tho most oarnosl zeal for tho well-being of Ireland, like a highwayman, tnstoad of appealing to that spirit ofjustico which characterises tho English peoplo, instead of showing how worthy ho and his followers aro of tho conlidonco ho solicits, ho has done his best to alienate tbo good wishes of moderate mon, and create distrust and apprehension whore boforo thoro pro vailod a feeling of sympathy.

That tlieso men should bo held legally responsible for tho innocent blood thoy havo caused to be shed for tho crimes they have instigated, is just. It may bo that Mr Parnell is ambitious of emulating Daniel O'Con nell; but O'Connoll was a very different man and had a very different cause, I'tirnell's ambition, however, will in ono respect be gratified, for tho crime of which lie

stiuuls accused is tho same as that for which O'Connoll was sontoncod in 1831 to twelve months' imprison ment und .£2,000 iiuo — namely, " Conspiracy to raise and oxcito dis satisfaction among Hot1 Majesty's sub jects, and for exciting them to hotrod aud contempt of the Govomment and constitution of tho realm as liy law established," Tho decision in O'Con null's case was afterwards reversed on appeal to^ the House of Lords upon technical points, but it had a salutary effect. Vory pro bably tho step now taken by the Government will havo tho effect of securing that respect for tho law and tho authority of tho Government from Mr Parnell and tho Lcagno which appeals to their better judgment havo failed in attaining. At any rate it is high timo that they woro taught that tho Govermnout aro capablo of vindi cating tho cause of law and order, and aro resolvod to do so.

The sum voted by the Goucral Govern ment for tho Waikamote and Woat Const road, has we learn been hauded over to the Waitakcrei East Board for expenditure on that road. This is a very judicious step.

Tho Treasurers of the Parnoll Orphan Home acknowledges with thanksnDoimtion of £1 103, from the Auckland United Labourers Mutual Aid Society, per Mr James Mudigau, to Archdeacon Mauuscll.

Mr Hans Tapsell has resigned his appoint ment as a native assessor in consequence ol a reduction ia his salary.

Mr Gray waa the winner of a pigeon match at Tauranga agaiust Messrs Wrigloy, Kelly, and Ellis.'

We would remind our readers that an organ recital is to be given by St. Mary's choir to-morrow evening, The full pro gramme appears In our columns, and we feel sure the efforts of the choir \ri\l, on this as on the last occasion, he rewarded by the church being well filled. Mr Slater (the organist) will be assisted by Mrs Tebbs and Mr Kice, and in addition Mr Rhodes has consented to render a bass solo. The church will be open to all, and au offertory will bo taken, the proceeds to be devoted to the choir fund.

Owners of horsos and others are reminded that entries for the Auckland Cup Kacing Club Handicap aid Steeplechaso must bo made to the' Secretary, Mr Porcivul,by eight o'clock on Friday next.

The annual "hare and hounds" in con nection with the Church of England Gram mar School came off last Friday. The boys started from tbo school at 10. 30., fifteen minutes start having been allowed the bares, L. and W. Gofle and H. Wright. The course ran through New market, JRcmuera, and^Ellerslie to the goal, Otahuhu, where a first-class dinner was awaiting them at the Commercial Rotel. Having done ample juatico to the dinner (so well provided by Host AVillis) the latls amused themselves with cricket .md swim ming till 6 15., when they returned home in the train. This ia the nineth annual " hare and hounds " held by the Church of England Grammar School, the late head master of which we believe introduced the game into Auckland.

With the object of eucouraying the prac tice of the American came of handball in this city, Mr P. Gleeson has had a court specially prepared for it in his new hotel in Custom-house-street, and he is now arrang ing a scries of matches for a valuable trophy. He has purchased a handsome silver cup valued at eight guineas, and in tends to olFer it tor competition on the Prince of Wales' Birthday. The entrance fee will be ss, and the winner will be re quired to maintain his position as champion by playing against all challengers, not more frequently, however, than once a fortnight. It will become the absolute property of any person who is fortunate enough to retain possession of it for twelve months.

Mr C. B. Andrew notifies that hencO' forth his dancing class will meet on TliurS' clay evenings at the usual hour and place.

Tom Margett'a Pavilion Party havo just returned from Coromandel where they por. formed with great acceptance, tho inhabi tants of the mining township giving a liberal share of patronage to their enter tainers. The troupe is now on its way to Waiuku, the good people of which district may anticipate a genuine treat. Volunteers who were unsucsessful in being drawn for a test match should bear in mind-that in the event of the absence of any volunteer drawn for the match of the day, any other who sent in his name is eligible to take his placo. It is not every day five pounds is fired for between ten men, so be on the alert. Tho first match takes placo on Thursday next at 10 o'clock, and the second on Friday at 1 o'clock ; and we doubt not will prove very interesting to competitors on account of the prizes, as well as to others from a scientific point of view.

In justice to Mr Fcnton, the enterpris ing hat manufacturer of Queen-street, it should have been stated that a paragraph in last evening's issue respecting the in civility of a tradesman had no reference to him. The paragraph in question was an Americanism. Mr teuton's establishment has too high a reputation for uniform courtesy and skill to Buffer any suspiciou of the kind.

\ f A grand demonstration has been held in New York in honour of General Grant. Tho city was magnificently decorated, and a procession numbering over 40,000 people, and consisting principally of old soldiers who had served under him during the civil war, marched through the streets. At njrrht the city was brilliantly illuminated. The Mount Albert Public Hall will be publicly opened to-morrow (Thursday) evening by a grand conceit and petite comedy, entitled "My Wife's Maid." A 'bus will leave the Union BankatG.4sp.ni. for the accommodation of Auckland friends. PsThe members of the Otahuhu Wesleyau Church will open their bazaar in the Public Hall of the district on the 11th proximo.

The members of the Garrick Club had a .satisfactory rehearsal last night at Eagle ton's saloon, preparatory to their opening entertainment on the 9th proximo. The selections are a drama, "Miriam's Crime," and a now farce. The secretary announced tbat the prologue, by a local author, would be recited by a lady-member.

Constable Gilliea brought in two prisoners last ovoniug from Tc Awamutu, viz., John Smith, a well-known \agraut, sentenced on several convictions to one year and nine months' iraprisoumcut, aud John Cunniug hum to four months' for malicious injury to property.

The Kemuera Band of Hope, established about two years ago, has been successful in winning over tho youth of the neighbour hood to its ranks. The committee announce a public meeting of members and friends ou Friday evening next, and have prepared au excellent programme for the occasion.

The "AVaimrapa Standard" says there is somo probability of Mr Bryco bccoinintr tired of the native portfolio, and when this takes place Major Atkinson will probably attend to native affairs and defence. Mr Uollos'ton (aays tho "Standard") would like the native portfolio, but then he knows nothing about Defence,

In Ida farewell address to the Cambridge congregation the Rev, Fa'Jior Golden said " that during his aix and a half years' residence in tho Waikato, he had estab lished live churches, viz., Hamilton, Cam bridge, Ohaupu, Taupiri, and Kihikihi Stops had also been taken by him to estab lish a new church at Uuntly. During his term of ollico, £2,200 had been expended in the erection of churches, purchase of property, repairing and embellishing the different church buildings, &c."

At a mooting of the Cambridge Domain Board it was announced that progress pay ments amounting to £100 hud been paid to Mr Gwynneth. Tho Bunk of Now Zealand had consented to advance tho Board tho necessary hinds for survey, &c, , &c. , each sum not to exceed £200, and to bo repaid out ot rents, tho niembern of tho Board to give their personal bill on demand for C 200. —" Cambridge Mail."

Tho joint anniveimry of tho lodges of the National Independent Order of Oddfellows will hold their proraiiod concert and ball on Monday evcnini», Bth proximo, iv the Lorue-fitrcet Hall.

Professor Frusor will lecturo to-movrow evening in tho Nortlicoto Hall, Stoko's Point, commencing at 8 o'clock.

Tliu children of St. Mary's Orphanage priweiitod Cuptnin I'arrnyoti, of the Dayot, with a prettily worked smoking cap, prior to his departure fur Valparaiso.

Capetown volunteers and [colonial forces aro lieiiif; rapidly pushed forward toßasuto lttnd, Tlio garrisons are short of provinious, and Home of them have been obliged to subsist on their horses, as General Cliats's (lying column did in the famous mount round Mount Egmont,

Mr Forater repiidiutea tho idea that special repressive measures aro uecessary in Ireland. Numerous outrages have been committed in Galway, and in Kilkenny an attack on Lohort Cuutlo was beiiton oil. The south-west of Ireland is under martial law. The Irish inhabitants of Bradford condemn the advocacy of repressive measures by the l'rosa.

Mr and Mrs ITart gavo their parting entertainment last ni^lit in the Theatre ttoyal with snecoas. Tho representation!* consisted uf two pieces, full of fun and pro vocativo of laughter. Tho members of tho Fiio Biigado and Salvnfjo Corps under Superintendent Hughes and Captain Uutlor favoured the Harts' with tlicir patronng". Mr Hart's hoh» of tho " Fireman," in costume, was well received; and at the clone, the several porfarmers was loudly cheered. Mr 11. J. WlritUiu'toii, art old member of the Dunedin Volunteer Fire Hiigndo, by the courtesy of Superintendent llurihe-', uppcared iv conjunction with the

Auckland Brigade

Messrs Cottou and Reynolds, of Cam bridge, nnnouueoiu nno'hcr column tlititthey liavu established themselves us land and general commission n^onts, auctioncera, &c, They lmvo erected new premises near the bnnk, and aro prepared to nogotiato tlie purchase of property to any extent from a town acre to v hundred thousand acre block of native land, or thoy will receive

and disposo of the earth's product, whether mineral or vegetable merchandise, mid nil kinds of goods will bo bought or sold for clients on tbo most reasonable terms. Mr Cotton has for somo time conducted busi ness in Cambridge. Tho introduction of a new partner ou.iblea tho firm to luuncU out into more extensive operations.

Intelligence rccrived from Lima states that negotiations nre in progress between C'ili and I'eru for the termination of hostilities. Chili ottered more favourable terms than thono at hr*t submitted, and tho good olhcea of the British and American Ministers have been oxercised in order to bring *ho war to a close. '

Some warm discussion took place at tho mooting of the South Auckluud Cattlo Board in Cambridge on Saturday. Tho Chairman (Mr Every McLean), according to tho report in tho " Mail," stated that, in consequence of tho receipt of a letter from tho Waiknto Land Association, and not attaching much valuo to Inspector Runci mau's report, ho communicated with In spector Lowig. The Chairman's action in so doing was dinsentcd from by Mr Fantharn as ho considered that ho had been mado a pnppet of, and ho would not be done so by him or any other man. Ho thought that the Board should have been consulted on the matter, and wished to know if the chair man had power to act as he had done ? Wherein exists tho necessity for the Board at

all. Mr Fergusson deprecated the tone of the discussion, and Mr Martyn supported Mr Maclean. It was also resolved to &sk the Government to instruct Inspector Lewis to examine Mr Burkes flocks.

The Presbyterian soireo at Wairoa South on the evening of the 19th inst., in favour of the sustentation fund of the churches, was

a great success, the public hall being filled. The tables were laden with good things, provided by Mrs James Bell, Mra Coutts, and Mrs M'tthoson, assisted by Miss Wyllic 'of the Tamaki, aud the Misses Coutts, Maggie, Dow, and Matheson. Tho Kov. Thomas Norrie, local minister, occu pied the chair, and delivered a short pre liminary address. Au excellent selected choir were preseut, conducted by Mr D. J. Scott. The several English and Scottish ballads by ladies and geutlemen wero effectively rendered, also the duet* aud choruses. One of tho most inter esting features of the evening was tho address by the Key. Mr Thomson, on

" Scottish Reminiscences," which moved a good deal of enthusiasm in the minds of his audience, who remembered the scenes which Mr Thomson depicted with so ranch truth and graphic humour. The sneaker dwelt particularly upon epots made famous by great events, and which would live for ever in tho realms of poetry and romance. The Key. Mr Forbes delivered a spirited address on "Enterprise." The whole con cluded with votes of thanks to the chairman, singers, and speakers, and the National Anthem by the company.

The correspondent of the "Waikato Times" at Piako writing on Saturday says:—" Mos«rs. Morrin andStudholm were out here yesterday and inspected the exten sivo draining operations now boing carried out by them. They expressed themselves as being much pleased with the manner iv which the contractor,Mr Coatcs, is doing tho work on the main outlet drain. To showtho effect ;of the improvements, I may mention that Messrs Morrin and Studholme walked lrom Motomahu to the confiscation line on dry ground, a feat which it would have been impossible to accomplish a year ago. I hear the draining operations aro to bo pushed steadily |forward during the summer. At any rate|the Kngincor has a number of menengaged cutting survey lines pteparatory to taking levels." The country round about the Waitoa and Piako districts is looking very forward. So favourable has the season been for the growth of grass that in some places, notably on the Lockeby Estate, there aro bullocks, grass fcd.lalmost fit for the butcher. Tho progress of settle ment iv the Piako has been very rapid, and it is a pity that no facilities have been offered to people to settle there. It is hoped tlmt the intention of Messrs Morriu and Studholme to lay out their township will soon be carried into effect.

I This week's " Observer," ready on Friday morning, will contain : Ructions at tho " Obser ver " Oflico—A Projected Donkey Kido— Mncrmirdo to tho Keacuo—An Explanation— .All's Well that Knds Wcll-Moro about the Kink Ball, with an etching o£ tho principal actora—Pen and Ink Portraits(No. 7)—Mr Swan son—Etchings of Col. Whitrnore—Tho District Engineer, &0., &c, and all tho usual features.— (■Advt.J

Our Wellington Telegrams,

(FROM OUR OWH CORRESPONDENT.)

WELLINGTON, this day.

FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Further reductions in the Public Works Dopartmeut for the North Island are now under th- consideration of. the Govern ment. The head ollices of tho Telegraph De partment were removed to-day to the General Government Buildings.

THE FENCING FARCE.

HiTo-day's telegrams from tho Constabulary Ciiinp report that, tho natives, according to promise, have voluntary removed the wlia.ro they bad erected partly on tho road-live. The usual mock advance aud retreat were carried out this morning according to custom. ~ '.., . .', ,

TELEGRAMS.

[PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

SUPPOSED INCENDIARISM.

NELSON, this day,

Mr Jessop, of the Hope, has had a stack of barley valued at £200 destroyed by fire. A.n inquest will be held. It is supposed to be the work of an incendiary. The stack was partially insured in the Boyal.

THE MAYORAL ELECTION.

WELLINGTON, this day. The forthcoming Mayoral election is causing great interest, and three candidates are already announced. • ATTEMPTED SMUGGLING. At the Magistrate's Court an information was heard against Dr. Headley, lato of Wai mate, for an attempt to smugglo a roll of cloth ashore fiora tbo ship St. Leonard. The roll .vas being brought |up the wharf late last night, when the night-watchman stopped him. A fine of £25 was inflicted.

COLD WEATHER.

CeitISTCHUItCH, this day. There was a severe trost last night. Snow fell on Tuesday on the lower ranges. The weather is generally unfavourable for shearing aud lambing. Six hundred course-tickets wero sold for Mr Proctor's lectures.

DUNEDIN, this day,

Ah Leo stoutly maintains his innocimco. The Hherift' communicated tho decision of the Cabinet to-day. W. Cook, charged with criminally assault intr his child, was discharged. The Uotomahaua takes away thin after noon 120 saloon, and 55 stooraße passen gers.

Waimate Land Sale.

[IIV TKLKOKAI'H, OWN CORRESrOHDENT.]

WELLINGTON, this day. The result of the applications for tho do ferred payment lands at tho Waimate Plains, which were oponed yesterday, ",\r highly satisfastory. Out of a total of 39 Koctions opened 28 havo been applied for, leaving only 11 available for application. Tlieso now can bo applied for upon any day at either Carlyle or Hawera. Eighteen of the sections will havo to bo submitted to auction, there being more than one applicant for each of thorn. Tho highest number ot applications received was 82. Tho auction aalo of tho deferred payment applications will tako placo at llawera on tho 28th inßtaut. This sale will be confined to tho applicants who have ulrendy sent in tlicir applications but the public auction Rale of the remainder of the lantlH advertised will be held at Hawera on tho following day. Akaiawa villago Bctllcmont will bo offered for application, partly on cash, and partly on deferred payment, at Carlylo and Hawera on the Ist proximo. It is also pro poned to dispose of a portion of tho Opunakc township shortly. Township lands for cash, .suburban lands for cusb, and suburban village Hcttlomcnt land for dßforrcd pay ment. Applications for the first named description of lands will be received at Car lylc and llawera on Thursday, the 2nd December next, and the remainder of the !amln to bo Bold iv tho township will bo placed in the market as soou as tho neces sary arrangements can be made.

Scintillations.

• Ho fcrlot: Tor, it la witii words aa wit» nun beams; tho more they aroo jndonoed, the doopor they burn."—aouTHKY.

The Premier and the Native Minister will bo iv Wellington ut the end of the week.

A Jockey Club is being formed at the Thames.

Mr 11. Lowe, Chief Eugineor of Per manent "Way (South Island) leaves the service

The "Whangunui Herald" thiuka the time has come when the Government Life Insurance Department should bo controlled by a Board. A tricycle driven by compressed air under the Beat, and travelling 2-> -iiilea au hour, is the latest American invetni'in.

Tha " Whanganui Her'M "says no man is able to live and thrive under abuse better than Mr Kees.

Those people who make applications for laud ou deferred payment have to put half crown .stamps on tho declaration. The late Thomas Higginbotbam, of Mel bourne, left an cstato valued at £210,000, bequeathed to his brother. Forty men from each company of tho Thames Scottish and tho Naval Brigade wilt attend the review in Auckland on tho 9th November.

A party of thirty-five Armed Constabulary under Captain Capel are ordered to leave Cambridge, for road-making cv Kotorua road.

Skeletons unearthed from an ancient mound in Ohio ranged from 8 to 10 feet in length. Tho gross proceeds of tho Cambridge bazaar and gift auction amounted to £400, and £150 worth of goods remained on hand for future disposal.

Mr Kaynes of tho National Hotel, Cambridge, discovered one of the £1 orders iv a. bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps the other day. He has been equally fortunate on several previous occasions.

A boy at Nelson has recovered £75 from a pilot for injuries sustained alongsido the wharf by a jet of steam from a small engine which the pilot put in motion.

The Ly ttelton Borough Council decline to accept tho Government terms tor prison labour.

The chances of tho Republican party at the ensuing presidential election in the United States are considered favourable.

Tho conversazione in connection with the Melbourne Exhibition attracted 13,000 visitors. One of the Commissioners re moved the barriers from the New Zealand Court, declaring it was illegally closed. 12,000 persons paid for admittance to the Melbourne Exhibition on a Saturday.

S5 persons have been dismissed from tho Victorian Customs Department, effecting a saving of £20,000 a year.

The Victorian aud New South Wales railway scheme are to be joined.

The Bishop of Melbourne advocates the re-introduction of religious teachiug in the schools.

The salaries of the superior officers of the "Victorian Legislcture will bo reduced 20 per cent. The statement that Sir Arthur Gordon will reside in Auckland during the recess came from Sydney in a private letter to a resident in New Zealand —it is said Sir George Grey.

Tho "Wellington Chronicle" thinks Itcwi has been illtreated by the Government because they have not given him a grand piano as well as a Mansion. A successful man on the stump—A good dentist.

When a man calls his wife's maid an " angel," it is time for the wife to make her

lly. Why should a man who goes fishing take a luncheon'—Because ho may get n other bite.

When may a man breakfast easily in bed—When ho is satisfied with a few rolls and a turnover.

Counsel to witness—" You're a nice sort of fellow, you aro ?" Witness—" I'd say the same to you, sir, only I'm on my oath !'

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before J. E. Macdouald, Esq., K.M.) DRUNKENNESS. Several persons were punished for this offence ASSAULT. Samuel Williams was charged with drunkenness and with brutally assaulting Mary Davis, by kicking and striking her yesterday. Mary Davis, who appeared in the box with her face dreadfully cut and bruised, deposed that prisoner wanted her to give him some money yesterday. She refused and he knocked her down and kicked her in the face Dr. Hooper stated that the girl's face, shoulders, arms, and back were covered with serious bruises. Kachel Valens heard tho cries of "murder" proceeding from the house in question, and she sent for the police. Constable Graham found the girl covered with blood, and he took the prisoner into custody. Prisoner, had nothing |to say in his de fence. His Worship considered the assault to be of a most diabolical and cowardly nature, and sentenced the prisoner to six months' imprisonment with hard labour, MARY DAVIS. A charge against this young person under the Vagrant Act was withdrawn, the police being of opinion that she had already suffered severe punishment.

The drawing for Mr S. W. Buck'a Waikato Hotel consultation on the Mel bourne Cup, will come off on Saturday, October 30th, atS o'clock p.m.

WRECK OF THE LOCHNAGAR.

Driven Ashore at Gisborne*

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

(FKOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

GISBORNE1, this day.

At 9 a.m. this morning tho barque Loch nagar was driven on |shore with a heavy south-east gale.

The crew are all safe, and will get on shore at low water. The Lochnagar left Auckland for Gisborne ;on October 6th to load wool for England. She had taken 80 bales on board when she was driven ashore. PARTICULARS OF THE WRECK. The storm was of greater severity than any other that has visited Gisbornc during the last ten years. It sprang up yesterday, the wind during the night veering from East to South, with fearful gusts accom panied with lightniug and thunder. An unusually heavy sea set into the bay, and groat anxiety was felt for the safety of the Somerang which left at 11 o'clock yester day morning. The Lochnager was anchored in the roadsted, and Captain Perrian was on board. As the holding ground was known to be good, it was thought blio would ride it put safely. Thia aho succeeded in doing until 8 o'clock this morning with two cables out, each 150 fathoms of chain. During a teriflic squall both cables parted, and the captain, finding it useless to try anything else, ran her on to the beach, where she now lies comfortable, She in, however, being rapidly embedded in the sand. The is only a little sea breaking where she is, but, owing to the shallow water, it will be tedious work, and there will be both delay and expsneo in getting her off. Unfortunately the tide *vas excessively high at the time owing to the wind. Captain Kennedy, late pilot here, behaved most hnroically in swimming off to She ship through tho breakere with a lino. The weather moderated a little, but still looks ugly. Captain Perriam thinks if the sea goeß down the ship can bo floated. There wero only 80 bales of wool shipped on the Lochnagar at this port. She had also 55 tons of manganese, which had been Hhipped at Auckland tor London by John Phillips. Its value was £220.

ANOTHER ACCOUNT.

(From a Correspondent.)

The ship was riding with 140 fathoms (i chain on tho starboard auchor, and 75 fathoms on the port. Sho parted tho star board chain at 7 a.m., and veered out all the port cable, and while getting the remnant of the starboard chain to shackle on the port cable. The ship parted at 8 a.m., and then hoisted the staysail uud made for the beach. It was blowing a terrifio gale from tho south-east, with heavy sea running. The ship is uot making water, and is apparently uninjured. The Lochnagar is an iron barque of 464 tons register, and is owned by Messrs Park Brothers, of London. She came to this port about two months ago, under charter to Messrs Shaw Saville & Co., and after dis charging cargo she |took in 55 tons man yaneso stiffening, and proceeded to Gis bornc in order to load with wool for London. She was commanded by Captain George Perrjam,

The New Agent-General.

[FKOM OUK OWN COKKHSPONDENT.]

WELLINGTON, this day. Sin Dillon Bull, tho newly appointed Agent-General, is to receivo £1,250 per annum (uot £1,200 as stated in some quarters), and is to discharge all the duties of every kind pertaining to the Agency without additional pay. These include raising and converting loans, etc. He will rc-organiso the Department, and make reductions. It is understood Kennaway will be dispensed with, and that Mr Ernest Bell, who acted as secretary to tho Native Commission, will be the private secretary to tho new agent.

Te Aroha Goldfield.

OFFICIAL VISIT BY MX KENRICK.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

GIiAHAMSTOWN, this day. Me Warden Keneick and M. G. T. Wil kinson, Land Purchaso Agent, returned from a visit to To Aroha goldfield yester day. The former visited the Prospectors' claim, and saw good samples of auriferous quartz, sufficient to warrant him protecting it for a tew weeks. The native owners of the land agreed to open the field on the old terms of £1 being paid to them for every miners' right issued. Tho "Advertiser " this morning publishes Mr Kenrick's notes of his visit to the field, on which he will give his official report to the Government. They are as follows:— " I visited the spur of the Aroha range on Monday, and climbed up to what is known as the 'Prospectors' Claim,' in company with Mr Wilkinson (Native Agent), Mr Porter, and Hone Wharekino (tho prospec tor). We started about 6 o'clock a.m., and after about half-an-hour's climb up a very stiff ascent, arrived at the first hole made into the hill by Hone Wharekino, showing a small leader, about six inches thick, with no gold visible. I went to his lower drive on what he thinks is the same leader. This is some 50 or 60 feet below the first opening. Hero the leader is better defined, but no gold is visible in the stone taken out whilat 1 was there. Neither of these cuttings or drives are more than seven or eight feet into the hill, and very little work has been done in either. Hone Wharekino stated that he had seen gold in some ot the stone in the leader, and subsequently, later in the day showed me Btonc with a speck or two of gold that he said had been taken from the leader. Loose stones with good gold visible has been picked up in many places on this spur. I picked up a large piece, some four pounds weight with gold in it, aud have broughtdown some twenty pounds weight of such stones ; but it must be clearly understood that no reef or leader has yot been discovered with gold shewing as iii these loose stones. lam of opinion that gold-bearing and payable leaders will be discovered in this hill, but nothing yet discovered can possibly justify a rush to the ground at present. All well-wishers to tho district must strongly deprecate any thing of the sort. Between twenty and thirty men are on the ground, but are naturally disinclined to prospect until they can be assured of protection tor the ground they occupy, for the purpoae ot testing the stoac in the leader.' I arranged to bring down a couple of sacks with me, and there fore engaged some of the miners unconnected with tho Prospectors' Claim to get out the stone, a,nd arranged that one should take charge of it to the battery and see it crushed. This will bo done to-morrow, and the result made known. It is only fair to Hone Wharekiuo to state that he appears honestly anxious to work on his leader and show that it is payable, as at present it is not possible to protect miners outside of a goldfield in claims. The only remedy for the enforced idleness of the men on the ground would appear to be to throw the field open urider the Gold Mining Districts' Act. The miners themselves at a meeting they held gave this as their opinion. The only fear is that if this is done undue ex pectations may be raised. I * can only reiterate my opinion that there Is sufficient known to encourage prospecting,, aud that those who go there must go with that inten tion only. Should the Government decide to throw the ground open, ample notice will be publicly given of the intention and of the date fixed for opening. Miners' rights will also be issued prior to the opening so that all may start equal. Notice has already been given that the Government will not recognise any lease or agreement entered iuto with the natives. No rights or claims iv fact will be recognised, except those of tho prospectors, and, at present, Hone Wharekino aud party are the only claimants in that capacity.

It ia a long while fllnco the public of Auck land havo had a bankrupt stook offered them but the disappearance of J. B. Robinson and the aoizuro of his stock by tho creditors has thrown the Btook of tho Auckland Clothing Company on tho msrkot. The trade wore invited to tender for It, and Messrs Garlick and Cranwell pur chased it at a. large discount off the original cost. Thoy have rernovod it to tholr City Hall Arcudo premises, and aa their warehoueo is hardly largo enough for thoir ordinary trade, they will sell thin bankrupt stock at a small advance on what thoy purchased it for, to effect an immediate clearauce. They having paid cash down for it, are naturally anxious to recoup tho extra capital thus involved with all descmtoh, and oilbr it at far loss than its value to effect a spoedy clearance. Ludiea and gentlemen are invited to shop oarly in the day, as tho assistants are so fully occupied attending to oustomerß in tho afternoon. Tho goods are all removed to tho City Hall Arcade, and aro being sold by Garlick and Cranwoll, Drapers Clothiers andHouso Furnißhers, Quoen-stroot Auckland,

Board of Education.

CONFERENCE OF THE BOARD AND

SCHOOL COMMITTEE,

At the invitation of the Board of Educa 1 tion the following members of the City School Committee met the Board at the offices, Wyndham-street, at 11 o'clock this morning :—Mossrs Gorrie (Chairman), Schmidt, and Hewin. Tho members of the Board present were :—Messrs McCosh Clarko (Chairman), Dargaville, Luke, Prime, and Moat. Mr O'Sullivan, Inspec tor of Schools, was also present. The sub ject of consideration was the necessity of providiu" additional accommodation m the schools in view for the enforcement of the compulsory attendance clauses of the Mr Clarko said a table had been prepared showin" the accommodation in the various city and suburban (schools, tho number on the roll, the average attendance, and the highest attendance for the September quarter. The following figures shew the space in square feet, the number on the roll for the September quarter, the average attendance during that period, and the highest atten dance, respectively :— CITY SCHOOLS. Wellesley-street, No. 1, 5,610 sq. ft.; No. on roll, September quarter, 1,071; average, 914; highest attendance, 997 ; no room tor additional scholars. Wellesley-street, No. 2, 4,968 sq. ft. High-street, 1,800 sq. ft.; No. ouroll, 171; average, 125 ; highest attendance, 148; room for 80 scholars. Nelson-street, 3,316 sq. ft. ; No. on roll, 406; average, 338; highest attendance, 374 Bcreaford-street, 6,77G5q. ft.; No. on roll, 70G; average, 527; highest attendance, 608 ; room for CO scholars. SUBUKBA.H SCHOOLS. Parnell, 3,520 sq. ft. ; No. on roll, 378 (present number on roll, 740) ; average, 271; highest attendance, 304; room for 40 scholars. „ „ Newton East, 3,696 sq. ft. ; No. on roll, 440- sveraee, 374; highest attendance, 414. Newton West, 3,430 sq. ft.; No. on roll, 239; average, 167 ; highest attendance, 200 ; room for 170 scholars. Ponsonby, 4,136 sq. ft.; No. on roll, 440 ; averape, 380; highest attendance, 4U'J; room for 30 scholars. Grafton Road, 2,986 sq. ft. ; No. on roll, 351 ; average, 254; highest attendance, 297 Mount Albert, 2,100 sq. ft. ; No. on roll, 140 ; average, 96"; highest attendance, 110 ; room for 130 scholars. Newmarket, 1,701 sq. ft.; No. on roll, 112; average 83; highest attendance, 93; room for 100 scholars.

It would bo seen in reference to the return that the only city schools in which there was additional room were the High-street and Berestord-street schools. Puruell could admit 40, Newton West 170, Pousonby 30, Mount Albert 130, and Newmarket 100. Tnia could only be effected by modifying the school space. The general allowance considered necessary for each child was 10 square feet of iloor space, not, of course, according to the number on the roll, but the actual attendance. They would have to take the highest attendance, which would reduce the space below ten feet for each child. The deputation might give an esti mate of the additional accommodation that would be actually required, aud whether or not the children could ba drafted to the suburban schools. Mr Gorrie did not think the Uty Committee has power to compel the attendance of children at schools in the suburban districts, over which the Committee exercised no control, except in the case of Ponsonby and Farnell. Newton West would not be within two miles of the centre of the city from which the range must be taken, but there was little doubt that the exiiting accommoda tion in tho city would not be adequate for the enforcement ot the compulsory clauses. Additional buildings would have to be provided, and the suggestion of the Com mittee was that meanwhile the allowance of floor space at the schools should be diminished. Of course it would devolve on the Board to provide additional buildings. Mr O'Sullivan asked if there was any information available as to the probable additional number of children to be pro vided for. ; , ~ , . ■ Mr Gorrie said an estimate had been made varying from 300 to 1,000, but it was impossible to obtain anything like con clusive data. Mr Clark said there was room in the city schools for 140 children upon the full scale of floor space, but where parents resided within two miles of a suburban school the responsibility of not taking advantage of the accommodation they afford would rest with those parents. Mr Gorrie said parents would consider themselves legally relieved of responsibility where they had unsuccessfully applied for the admission of their children to city schools. ", .. Mr Clark thought some of the city schools already accommodated a con siderable number of children resident in the suburbs. The question might arise whether these children should make way for others resident in the city when the demand for space was press- Mr Gorrie did not think there would be sufficient space for the city children, even if the suburban children were to make way for them. . Mr O'Sullivan said in one city school there are twenty-five children from the suburbs. Mr Hewin said there were a very large number of suburban children in Wellesley stroet school. Mr Moat had been reliably informed that only accommodation for 300 more children would be required. Mr Clark thought this estimate was under the actual number. Mr Rice remarked that since the agitation in the press for the enforcement of tho com pulsory attendance clauses, the attendance at the schools had largely increased, Mr Dargaville thought the question of diminishing the floor space was. a serious one in view of the near approach of sum mer. Mr Gorrie said most of the schools were lofty, and there had been no epidemic. The Board would be justified in temporarily diminishing the floor space. Mr Clark said that taking the suburbs there would be further accommodation for 600 children. Tho Board should have a good margin to work the system efficiently. Mr O'Sullivan thought the space might be reduced to 9 square feet as a temporary measure.

Mr Dargaville said that would leave a margin of 350. Mr Gorrie thought 8 feet would not give more thau sufficient space. Mr Clark thought it would be necessary to fix the maximum number for each room, As to the enforcement of the compulsory clauses the Bo»rd did not intend to take an active part, but they would merely have to approve of the rules decided upon by the city. Mr Gorrie said the Committee had no fresh intimation upon the matter, but they might assure the Board that everything possible would be done to prevent injustice. £ach case would be considered separately before final proceedings were taken to bring the parent before the magistrate. Th<* actual work of enforcing the clauses would not be entrusted to the police, but by the Committee after a careful review of each cose.

Mr Clark said the proposals of the Com mittee in regard to the diminishing the floor space at the schools would be sent to Wellington for approval. Mr Kico read a telegram from Mr Hislop, stating that the Government was willing to give the assistance of the police, but was anxious that the greatest caution and caro should be exercised. Before any action was taken the Government desired to consider any proposals, in order to frame general regulations on the subject. A CONTRADICTION, Mr Gorrie said with reference to a paragraph in the "Berald" of to-day, ho desired to say that the Committee had no intention of establishing a separate school. The report was calculated to give rise to a false impression. The Committee desired that though children might be compelled to attend echool the parents dhould have the option of selecting the school which the children would attend, and not bo confined to any particular school.

Mr Clark : You moan that parents shall be forced to send their children to tome school, hut they will not be compelled to select any particular one. Farentb will not be allowed to insist on the admittance of their children to any school that is hill, but where there is accommodation the children must be received.

Mr Hewin said it was very unfair that children from Onehunga, Papakura, and Otahuhu, should everctowd the city schools while children resident in the city wcru debarred.

Mr Dargavillo said there was nothing in the Act which would enable the Committee or the Board to interdict that.

Mr Luko thought the practice was ol>' jectionable.

Mr Gorrie said the question had been frequently discussed, and the Committee had arrived at the decision that there was no power to prevent.

—-'"• LB' Mr Clark said so long as there was room in a school any child has a right to h» admitted. w Mr Schmidt approved of the practice of allowing children to select their own school irrespective of the locality of their residence* as it tended to create emulation amongst the teachers. Mr Dargaville said the children from the suburbs might bo the first to be moved to schools in their own districts when the space became very much overcrowded. The proceedings then ended.

CABLEGRAMS.

JaiUJROPiiIAH.

[BKUTKE'S TKIiBGKAMS.]

LONDON, October 23.

Consols, 99J. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, 49, The Bank rate of discount is 2J per cent- Market rates, 13s 8d per cent. * Troops for Ireland. In consequence of tho disturbed state of affairs in Ireland further drafts ot troops arc being sent there. ■ REPORTED MURDER OF THE AMEER. CALCUTTA, October 26 A report has been received that the city of Cabul is in a state of anarchy, and that the Ameer, Abdurrahman, has been mut. dered. AUSTRIA'S PACIFIC EFFORTS. VIENNA, October 26. The Emperor of Austria is making strenu ous efforts to maintain peace in the south east of Europe, and causing a reduction to be made in the Austrian Army now in occupation of Bosnia. MR PARNELL AT GALWAY. Mr Parnell, speaking at Galway to-day, urged his bearers to elect other agitators to replace tho members of of the League if they are convicted of conspiracy under the prosecution instituted by the Government." THE NEW GREEK MINISTRY. ATHENS, Oct. 26. A new Greek Ministry has been formed under the presidency of Coumoundourous. LONDON, October 18. Serious disturbances have |ocourred at Smyrna owing to tho excited religious feel ina. A number of fanatic Mahomedang at-

tacked the Italian Consul, and severely mal. treated him before he was rescued. The Italian Government has demanded repara tion for tho outrago. The French Government have appointed a Resident Minister to the Kepublic of Mexico.

Negotiations have been opened with the Poite in the interesiN>f the Turkish bond, holders in order that some arrangements may be made for tho settlement of their claims. The Sultan has expressed himself desirous of coming to some understanding in the matter, and favourable terms have been offered the bondholders. •' •' I

The relations between the Czar and Cznrewich a.re very strained, in consequence of the Morganic marriage '.of the Czar with his mistress, the Princess DolgoronkL The Czar is extremely anxious that his bod should acknowledge the marriage. He has offered to appoint the Czarewich co-regent '; of Kussia, on condition that he •will do so. The answer to this proposal is not

known. A plot of a very serious character has been discovered at Constantinople. A con spiracy, in ■which a large number of people are concerned, has been discovered, theob- ' jeet of which jwas to*|create a riot, under cover of which they intended to pillage tbe Bazaar at Stamboul. Three hundred per- / sons have been.arrested on suspicion of com. plicity in the matter. Prince Gortschakoff, Russian Chancellor, is dangerously ill, and his physicians give I little hope of his recovery.

Extensivcstrikcshavetakenplaceamongst artisans at Wolverhampton, to resist the proposed reduction in the rate of wages, •several large establishments have been closed.

Several articles have appeared in the London Press, upon the financial position of New Zealand, in which attention is directed ';. to the enormous amount of its liabilities as compared with its population. The extent to which the colony has appealed to the London Stock Exchange is severely criti-. cised, and a strong opinion is expressed that, for some time at least, no attempt should be made to float any further loans. '.!;'",' , . Tho disturbances in the. Argentine Be« public have ceased, and Buenos Ayres is now at peace. General lloca, the Comman der-in-Chief of the Confederation, anil one of the chiefs of the Federalist party, lias been accepted as President. The Limi tarians liave submitted. ; i> .';

AUSTRALIAN.

SYDNEY, October 26. The suspension of Mr Stephens, Under- I Secretary tor Lands, has terminated, and Vi he has been removed to a slightly inferior I position. MELBOURNE, October 26. The betting on Mata, Progress, and Lord Burleigh is now S to 1. THE VICTORIAN BUDGET. " MELBOURNE, Wednesday. Mr Berry introduced his budget in the ' Assembly last night. He showed that tho . revenue for the past financial year amounted to £4,673,000, being £654,000 below the estimate. The expenditure for I the year was £5,060,000, and the actual de- I ficiency at the close of the year" was J £390,000, exclusive of £200,000 due on rail- I way liquidation account. The revenue I shows the greatest decrease in the Customs. I In land and public and postal *er- I vices, Mr Berry estimates the revenue I for the current financial year at £5,130,000. I He proposes new taxes on grain and maize of 6d to Is per cental, yielding £18,000; On I oils, 6d per gallon, yielding £10,500; on beer, 2d per gallon, yielding £60,000"} on imported tobacco, 2s to 3s per I pound, yielding £18,000; and on colonial tobacco a tax of Is per pound, yield- , ing £15,000. The now taxes, including the rovenu; from land sales, are expected to realise £156,000. • • =====■ ■■■

SUPREME COURT.—IN BANCO. THIS DAY.

(Beforo His Honor, Mr Justice Richmond.) : Bajlk of New South Wales v. Koyal Insurance Company.—Mr Hesketh for defendant made an application for a rale to I show carats why a new trial should not oe ..]'. granted to the mortgagees of a certain estate who had assured on their owii responsibility with the defendants.—His Houor said that Mr Hesketh had perfectly A stated the grounds of exception. . The | estate was large, and several of the points were new. He saw no reason for objecting to the application, "but could not say when I it could be entered for trial. He should be atsca on Wednesday next.—Mr Hesketh said he would confer with plaintiffs as to the date of hearing. • , ■ Bubtt v. Earl.—(Domurrer), Mr Hes keth for plaintiff, and Mr Tyler for defend ant—The particulars of this action relat ing to the purchase of lands in which the plaintiff, Mr James Burtt, was pecuniarily interested, have already appeared. — His Honor decided ia favour of plaintiff; bow demurrers liable to costs. Cherry v. Upper Maiiurangi Dis trict Board.—Claim £50.—1 n this action Mr Hesketh appeared for the plaintiff, M Francis Cherry, and applied for aa order for payment of an a,ward made upon the Mahurangi District, in relation to the pur chase of some lands by the Board, five years ago, in which the plaintiff was in terested.—His Honor said this was quite an historic affair, and was surprised that it should nave been held over for so long a time.—Mr Hesketh explained that the matter had received attention, aud the parties had consented to arbitration, and an award had been made in favour of plaintiff, but the award had never been paid.—- His Worship asked if the Board consisted of the same body. —Mr Hesketh replied that the same board exists, but the members were not so; ne would ask the Court to make an order which should be equivalent to a judgment upon defendants. His Honour said he felt a good deal of hesitation in granting a "rule nisi,"assomuch time hadolap&cdsince the [transactions took place. He observed that the claim did not exceed £50; he doubted if one, statute Victoria, was m force in the colony—some judges held that it was not; ho also doubted whether he ought to let the rule go against a Highway Board for payment. After some further remarks from Mr Hcsketh, His Honour said he would take time to consider the matter. He James Ford.—Mr Edward Cooper appeared for the debtor in this case ana asked for an order of discharge, which had been recommended by the majority of the creditors who were present at the meeting. —Mr Macilarlane, the trustee in bank ruptcy, reported in favour of the debtor. His 'Houor said there was a firm at Sydney, and"desired to know if he was among the creditors who had recommended the discharge of Mr Ford.—Mr Cooper saia he was represented at the meeting by one ot the firm.—His Honor looked over the report and finally granted the debtor his discharge.

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-TTjr I N ,X ,b & TOT ALL HAVE REMOVED FROM SHORTLAND-STREET TO TEMPORARY PREMISES IN FORT STREET, OPPOSITE COCHRANE AND SON'S AUCTION MART. AND WILL CONTINUE THEIR CHEAP SALE FOR A FEW WEEKS LONGEB, TO CLEAR ..:. ... SURPLUS STOCK. THEY WILL BEOTAIN IN FORT-STREET DURING THE RE-BUILDINO OP THEIR WARE HOUSE IH SHORTLAND-STRELTi JUST -DECEIVED, LADIES' JERSEYS "a '■'■ "' 'JESSEY" CLOTH, by the yard ,i t. l CHILDREN'S SILK HOSE Ladies"BLACK &C0L0UR53.,.,, JACKETS ;;, ' LACK GOODS. ' j Also, • < ■ • A VARIETY OF OTHER ■ jpANCY Q.OODS ■VffILNE AND f^HOYOE, QUBKN-BTIiEEOVAUCKIiAND ; THE "OOYAL INSURANCE COMPANY ■ JLV ■ FIRE AND LIFE), ■ '.. Acknowledged to bo tho most 1 SUCOBSSFUL INSUBANOK INSTITUTION •. r • _ • i . in existence. For tho time it has been established. Namely, 35 years, , , I „ And taking rank as one of the - LEADING BRITISH OFFICES, ' Eos now carried on bnslnesa In this Colony for 16 years, During which period, in Auckland itself, no more honourable record exists of the dealings of any kindred institution than that of ■ mHE TJOYAL Extending through all the old days of flro until - batter times came, when ~ The ComPany was the First to Withdraw from Tariff Arrangements, And give Auckland Insurers tho benoflt of ,'d < REDUCED R4TBS. Tho undersigned AB<^ontinuea to accent FIRE RISK S on every description of Imurable Property at the LOWEST RATES obtainable . CIiAIMS foe LOSSES are Promptly and Liberally adj us ted, without reteren cc elsewhere and immediately paid ut the Company's Bankerci in Auckland. . . GEO. W. JONES, Chief Agent for the Province of Auoklan Cflloo: Shortlandstreet



Special Advertisements. "XfiSW QPRING Q.OODS. tar now opening up ta AT RUSHBEOOK & BKIDGMAIN'S, BPPER QUBBN-STREET, A Vkby liAbqk and Choice Lot or Ni w G88S1! Fok the Incoming Season's Tbade. NEW PRINTS, in ImmonßO Variety POMPADOUR SATEENS and CAMBRICS ATI1 ALBA TWILL, in the Now ahades ATHOL LUSTRES GALATEA STRIPES And other Fanoy Washing Materials FANCY DRESB GOODS, from Od per yd. SUMMER SKIRTS, Very Cheap and a Large Stock of GENERAL DRAPEKY GOODS OF KVEBY DESCRIPTION. Also. NEW CLOTHING (OP ALL KINDS), For Boys' and Men's woar. BOYS' SUITS Job Lines IN Boys' KNIOKK SUITS NEW TWEB DS, Etc. All Carefully Selected, Well Bought, AND TO BIS SOLD ClllCAl', A Discount of Is in the & allowod upon all Cash Purchases of 20s and Upwards. ■DUSHBSOOK & XJRIDGMAN DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS. ' Opposite tho Army and Navy Hotel. Upi'eb Queen-street. Auckland W J^ AITT RA V "WILL HOLD HIS FIRST SEASON'S SHOW OB1 NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS IX MILLINERY, COSTUMES' AND MANTLES, ON TUKSDAY NEXT, 28m SjsrrKMHEB. Show to commence at 10 o'olookl&m. CC, QUEEN-STREET Opposite Bane of New Zealand). JUKI' OP E N E AT A. LINABURY &. CO.'S : 2. i, and 8 BUTTON BLACK KID GLOVKS LADIES' PAPER CUFFS SO Dozen Ladies' Rink Collabs LADIES' BEADED CAPES BEADED STOMACHERS CHENILLE SPOT NETS NEW UMBRELLAS 50 Dozen Ladies' Indian Scarves, Bows, and Ruffles; quite new styles. NEW COSTUMES, MILLINERY, BONNETS, AND HATS. An Early Inspection Invited. Dressmaking on the premises. Dresses made in 2i Hours ctlco. * r INABURY &QO



TjiURNISHING TITAREHOUSE, CITY HALL ARCADE. GABLICK & CRANWELL. THiS CHBAPB3T HOUBK for Purchasing Really Good Substantial FURNITURE. CARPETS FLOORCLOTHS IRON BEDSTEADS WOOD BESTEADS BEDROOM FURNITURE) BEDDING ready for delivery MNINGROOM FURNITURE DBAWING-ROOM Do. GARLICK & CRANVVELL r Have Just completed BNTENSIVE ALTERA TIONS In their Premises, enabling them to keep a much larger Stock of Drawing-room Suites than ever kept on view In Auckland before. r Suites in Damask and Rep ' Suites in Hair, Cloth, and Leather Suites in Silk Rep Suites in Velvet Suites in Fancy Tapertri es Suites in Cretonne Suites in Black and Gold (Kbonlzed Fnmes) Suites Made to Obder. Suites Hecovtibkd LARGEST STOCK OF FURNITURE Gbbatbst Variety CHBAFES7C Bates . Five par Cent, allowed on all Furnishing Ooodt/or Cash at time of Purchase. p ABLIOK & pRANWBLL CITS HALL ARCADE, , QueoMrtreet, Auckland. J T /^OBGRAVJS & £\ O. At thkis Premises, Queen-steebt, will mask a GENERAL SHOW OF THEIR ■j^J-EW OUMMER (SHIPMENTS I THIS DAT, Together with Important SPHCIAL LOTS, Purchased at Large Discounts by our representative from various Manu facturers, as below stated. , The FANCY DRESS DEPARTMENT contains all tha Newest Good 3of the Season, in Pompadours. Losthkb, Cabbmbke and Beiges. The MILLINERY DEPARTMENT onslets of the Choicest Designs In Hats and Bonnets, Lsdies' and Childrens'Costumes, Viaattos and Dolman's Laos, Bertha's Flowebs and Feathbbb. Tho SILK DEPARTMENT Is replete with the Newest Shades In Velvets Silks and Ribbons. We call particular attention to onr Stook of BkACK SIOKB, which is tho Largest in the Colony. Our Stook of Ladies' UNDERCLOTHING is Large and Well-assorted, fand contains all the Newest Makes and Styles, Ladies' and Children's Jerseys in all colours. In the MANCHE3TER DEPARTMENT We are Offering Particularly Good Value In White and Grey Calicos, Sheetings and Flannels. T r«OSGKAVE & QO. Abe now offering gbeat advantages , to the Public, as the? Impost theis GOODS from the Best English and French Mandfacteebes, AND ABK | SELLING AT-WHOLKBALE PRICB .]



Speoial Advertisements. < 7 rnHE "MYSTERY OF J^ORD ' T>RACKENBURY."j BY AMELIA B. EDWARD 3, I Author of "BAiuiAßA'a History," "Deben iiam's Vow," &o. FIRST CHAPTERS IN THE " STAR" OF THURSDAY, NOV. 4. nPBCIAL NOTICE. Wo. tho undorslKuod, roapooiiully lnvito the luspootlon of tho I.adlos of Auokland and the surrounding diatriot to tho fact that wo are Oponiug up a A LAUGK AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OJ»' ENGLISH, FRENCH, & AMERICAN GOODS, IN MOJiINKItY, HO3IERY GLOVES, FEATHERS FLOWKUS, LACE 3 &c, &c, &0, DUNNE, HALL, & C 0.,, 174, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND HOpposlto tho Thistle Hotel).