SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER] 3&^ w UrnU«. 10.10 »ONBKT.-Thls KventaK. 6.20

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. OlonclK, S.S., Farciuhar, from Tauranga lona, 5.8., StephenßOn, from Russell

DEPARTURE.

LAST KVKNIr.O. Waitakl, 8.5., Kdle, for Whangarel IMPOBTS. Per Lutterworth and Forniflon :— „.. Six: caacrHriwam'B'orioiniTOl^Oj^^o^ oUß. i s*ucpa, eto.jso casks vinegar.-!. "•«»" ""ex ForngUn-3 cases iron Mbrii' ««-» furnishing ironmongery.-Wm. Norrio,

Por Policeman. Fo^No^ea-UOS pieces and Mmatsaugar|3Jobe3tst9a,2 boxes tobacco, 10

Inwards Coabtwisr.—Perseverance, from SandSDit, wi^ 250 bushels sand; Totara, bargo, from Russell, with 20,000 feet totara. Outwards Coastwise —Marlon, for Kuasoll • Pereove-ttoce, for Waihoke: Ocoan, tor Mercury Pay I i The three-masted schooner Policeman clewed atihe Customs for Norfolk and Howoa'lslands aod Kew CaedoUa. She sails tomlKht and win call at Whanßasoa In order to take- in ft quantity of timber. There 1b ono passunKor- Mr John JUickown. Captain Champion takes comnund. Th 9 Union Oo,'ss.s. Hero left Wellington yeff terday for Greymoath, Hokltilra. NewoMtlo, Sydney and Melbourne. The ltotch Speedwell will be Placed on the berth again for Norfolk Island shortly. The ship Fernglen came up from tho powder around yesterday afternoon and.dioppoa anchor Iff the Queen-street Wharf. She was'berthed alongside the outer eaßtcrn tee of the Queen street Wharf to-day. Wo are informed that a uentlomon who In gpcoted the s.s. Taupo at Tauranga soveral doya ago, tound°tho woodwork of the-vessel to bo thoroughly worm-eaten. Tha an. GlenelK arrived this morninsr from Taoranga with 17 sacks kauri sum. 12 oaselß eggs,losaota turnip seed, 8 casks tallow, and 10 Tons sundries. Pa»s<-ngers :-Inßpeotor and Mrs Emerson, Misses Jtorr, Carolfn9, Flora, and Daisy Bmerson, Masters J.M., J.H., 8.1.. A.randP.Kmerßon. Mr and Mrs Carioy and family Iflvel, Mr and Mrs QouV, Mrs Wilson and family, Mrs ClarkT Mrs C. Clark. Mrs Codllo, Kiss Palmer, Miss anodgrass. Atesra T. Wrlgley. Buokworth, Harrop. Goss, MltoheU, Burrows, Brownleo, MoEowell, MOQrenor, Marsden, and two in the steerage. The sohooner Caledonia will proceed again to the Friendy Islands shortly. The open-sailing boat Toy has been Durohaaed by Mr V. Blndonfrom her builder—Mr Falley. The Falcon and Roderiok Dhu were both load ing with timber at Mercury Bay for Dunedin yesterday. ■' • : ; ■ ■. The ship jeseio Readman arrived at Lyttol ton from London yeater'ay, after a smart. passage of 89 days. She brought at passongors. all wei". The as. Waitakl, which left last evening for1 •Whangarei. took tha following passengers :- Mcadainea Ferron, But^r and child, Mr and Mrs Bnobanan, Messrs W. Thomas, O. Osplo, K. and A. Bolar, J. Angolo, A. Qaßsey, K. and J. Kvanu, K. Woodlni', Q. Henry, Master Smith, and several others. Tho a.B. lona arrived this morning from Mon- Konui. Whaußaron. and Russoll, wl'h 93 flacka gum, 19 sacks oy«tc«. 4 hides, 1 bale sheepiklnn M tons coal. . Passenger* t—Mrs Davison and 2 children, Mra Buttorworth.'Miss fGoble, Messrs J.lttloproud. MoMith, Bramloy, KinghoußO, Knee, I/wan, Britrhton, Brham, Oabnrn, Cooper. Capt Philips, and 2 steerage. ■ The German barquo Chrlatlal, Capt, Jenfeor from New York for Bremen, recently came in collision with tho iron ship Qartoonnol, from Java, snrar lad*n t>T Qneon«town. The Gart- OranolßMilr. Her oraw were sa\eiJ. The Chrle thil made for iTalmouth. The Christlel. in her collision with the Qartconnel, was cut to the water's edge, and obliged to throw overboard 3500 barrels of her cargo.,.

The British steamer Anglla, Captain Garrie, which left Boston on September 2nd, for London, foundered at sea on theGth. All hands were saved. The vessel and cargo are a total loss. Tho cargo oorraia tod of 338 live oat tic, grain, pro visions, etc., the wholo valued at £22, CO. The Anglla was la collision with the barquo Trow gate.

The steamer Snmatla, from Boston while solng up the English Channel on September otme in collision with the Dragon from London. 7ho latter vessel sank Immediately. Her crow were saved. The Sumatla was greatly damaged, but proceeded to London,

Mr O. Veay Stewart writing 'o tbe " Bar of Plenty Time."," from Loi don under the date of September 7 says:" The Lady Jocoly nis now full from stern t- stern. I will send you names, ages, and destination of the passengers. The " Euro pean Kail * his a very (auditory leader on the subject, and I have tome causefor feeling proud at the reßult of this last enterprise. If yon refer to the shipsßent by Messrs Shaw, SavlU,a»dCo.. and by the New Zealand Shipping Company to Anokland, you -will find that they invariably lend their smallest alilpn to that por", smult criftt of 600 or 800 tons burden-except the Lady Jocelyn that proceeded with our party in 1878. The Lady Jocelyn is again full for Tau ranga and Auckland—a vessel three times the B'zeot the ordinary and twice the sizo of the largest clippers trading to New Zealand Not satisfied with filling the Lady Jocelyn, I have this day arranged wUh Mesns Shaw, Savill and Co., to follow the Lady Jocelyn. by the grand ship Himalaya, leaving London for Tauranga direct on the Ist December. I have a lot of pas sengers secured for her, and »ome men with a pile of i mosey who (trust will bo found settlers in Tauranga district. Strange to cay Captain Calvert, of Urn Himalaya, 'was captain of the Dover Castle ibnt left Belfast In 1875 with soino members ot No 1 party, havinKfoiled a fow days previous to the Carisbrooke Castle."

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. I alia Kookh, p.s., Campbell, from Waitara

DEPARTURES. -Honnab Mokuu, s.s. Keane, fur Waitara

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

RuaaKLL, this day. Bailed: Griffln; Loaded: Golden Jsle. 1 GISBORNE, this d 'y. Arrived: Ooomerang, from' Auokland at 8 o.in. Whahoarki, this day. Arrived : Waltakl, Ba.m ; Annie Milbank, 9 n,m.; both from Auokland. , . Nelson, yesterday. Sailed: Hawca, for Now Plymouth, 9 p.m. Waitara, this day. Arrived: Hannah Mokau, from OnehunKa, at 9.15 a.m, Meldourkb, this day. Arrived, yesterday: Ratorua from Bluff.

COMMERCIAL.

Kvkniho Star Office, Saturday. Mr R. Arthur reports of his general weekly milti which was leas brisk than on several pro ceeding weeks. Fowls, 2b to La 7tl; ohlcks. Is each; Spanish, 7s each: Brahman, 3s sd; ttinceys, 4s Oil; geese, 3) 3d to ia 3d; ducks, 3s to2a Id; Muicory dnoks, 3g; plg<i. 12s to 245; potatoes, Is 8d to 38 per owt.; sew potatoes, is lid to 7s; carrot-), 3i to 3s Cd: onions, Hd ; bacon, ■Id to BJd; cheese, 2d to 6il; oa>p, 2u M; maize, 338dt03»8d; shtrpsr, 63* bran 17 bashal|. 7s9d ; ohslT.2ito'is6(l pe'Saok; oatmeal. Id to l}d ; flour, iJS to JSI2 10»; fresh Jbutter, 7}d- salt batter, 2d to 7d; tea (box), 21b to 25); sugar, Id to lid: candles, »Jd : mustard, 9d ; vestas, ss; white lead, 4id; malt, 2i; wheat, 2a to 2a 04; aalt. 6s to oB 61; coffee, Is 3d.

CHIBF POST-OFFieW, AUCKLAND. Vails will Clou as^lmmcb t- Thib dh, Nil. Monday, 25th Instant. For Coromandel, por Coromandol, at 11.30 a.m. For ltiifsoU, Kawakawa, Waugaroa, and Mongonui. por lona. at 1 p.m. • For Tauranga and Opollil, par Waitakl, at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Rotoioahana. at 4 30 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Tdksdat. 26th instant. For VVaiwora, Kawan, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Taranakl and Southern ports, per Hawoa, at 11 a m. For Hokianga, por Kowonu, at 11 a.m. For Chatham Islands, per Omaha. For Wangarei H-sads, Walpu, Wangarei, and ilanßapal, per Argyle, at 1 p.m Friday, 29th instant-. For Glsborne, Napier, Southern ports, and Aus tralian Colonies, per Tararua, at 9 a.m. Toksday, 9th November. Per s.s. City of Now York as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States ot America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, Japan, and China, including Hongkong, at 1 p.m. ■ For United Kingdom and Continent of Rnrope, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and nowspapcrs, at 11.30 n.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence. In addition to the postage, will bo received by the Mall Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. Tnla moll will be doe In London on Tuesday, Dcember 21st. S B. BI9S. Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

BOYD.-On sth October, at her residence Glen Orchard, Arapawal, Aratapu, tha wife of Robert Boyd, of a boo. MARSHALL. On 22nd October, at her resi dence, William-street, the wife of G. A. Mar shall, of a daughter, still-horn. BOLOM AN.—On the 23rd iimt., at her residence, Hobson-street, Mrs L. Soloman, of a son. .

DEATH.

RICHMOND.—On Ootober22, at her rosidonce, Bobson-strcet, ono door below the Old House at Home, Fanny H., the beloved wifo of B.C. Richmond. Home papers please copy The funeral will leave llobson-Btreot at 2 o'clock punctually to-morrow (Snnday). Friends will kindly accept this intimation.

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

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1880.

For the cause that lacks assistance. For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, nd th (too that wo can dn

The discussion, in the Synod on the question of religious education in pub lic schools has been a very instructive one. It has shown how the lapd lies. Threo systems have been pro pounded, and have met -with represen tative advocates. The first—denomin ationalism—was, we are glad to see, rejected by an overwhelming majority of both olergy and laity. This is a hopeful sign; it was not always so. The rejection of the Rev. Mr Dudley's motion for State aid is a confession by the Church that the State in taking the arrangement of education into its own hand has acted wisely, and that it would be a retrograde step to return to tho abolished system. In view of well established facts relating both to the success of the existing sys tem and the absolute rottenness of denominationalisin as it has been developed in this colony—and indeed everywhere else, the division could hardly have been otherwise. Though there are still a few who cling to the delusion that priestly control over schools paid for with public money may some day be regained, it is gratifying to find how very small the number is even in the Church of England The claim for Bible reading in public schools had more support. The clergy were evenly divided on the subject, and it was only rejected by the voice'

of the laity. Tho division, how ever, was by no means devoid of1 hopeful signs which give promise of tho church ultimately taking up an attitudo that might lead to the practioal attainment of tho objeot which is so ostentatiously paraded. When such mon as Dr Mauusell and Dr Kidd pro tost against tho introduction of State religious teaching in this or any other fonu,wohavo anoxccllentguarantee that wo are approaching something like a right understanding. Tho roal and essential dilTerouco between those who oppose and thoso who advocate Biblo roading in schools is not tho question, whether roligious instruction is do sirablo, but who shall impart it? When tho clergy lay aside their sectarian differences and como manfully forward and say: "This is our work, wo aro ordaiued to it, wo aro paid for it, and wo shall neither shovo it off on to tho Stale or tho unfortunato schoolmaster," —whon they do this, thoy will havo no lack of zealous support from tho laity— and until thoy do ir., their tirades against " godlossness" are idlo and hollow shams.

Wo havo luard a good deal about tho New South Walos systom lately, and it is true that that Bystem docs hold out ovory conceivable encourage moiit to clorgymen to como in and teach religion to tho young in tho public schools, but it would bo a griovous mistako to suppose that tho clergy of our sistor colony havo acted up to tho professions of thoir brethren horo, or that tho system is bo perfect a success as thoso who aro earnestly bout on tho discovory of some flaw in our own Education Act protend, Doing anxious to got roliablo data on tho subject wo addressed a letter to Mr Wilkius tho highly-respected Secretary of tho Council of Education ot Now South Walos, asking for information upon tho actual working of tho law in that colony. Ho -very courtoously replied, and it will, we boliovo, bo no breach of confidence to givo an oxtraot from his lottor, tho force of which, considering tho authority andoxporienco of tho writer, can scarcely be gain said. Mr Wilkins says:—

There are no recent statistics as to tho attendance of clergymen to impart religious instruction in our schools, and the matter is one iv which, generally speaking, little interest is manifested, or even felt. Parents arc satisfied without special religious in struction in day schools ; those of the clergy who uphold tho Public School system regard it as unnecessary, other provision bciug iv their opinion, ample for the purpose ; und the oppououts of tho system, most illogic ally absent themselves from tho schoole altogether. Still, on the whole, tbo number of clergymen wbo do give religious instruction is increasing, tome time ago, Professor Hearn, of Melbourne, in a pamphlet entitled, 1 think, " Payment by Results," mooted the question whether a purely Denominational Bysteru supported by the State on tho principle of payment for " 1,(0 ---sults" would not be a panacea for all tho edu cational distresses of Victoria. I was asked at the time to state my views on this pro position, ou tho assumption that it might be applied to New South Wales, ami ac cordingly I drow up a brief memorandum, of which I enclose a copy. Public opinion here has always promptly and vigorously condemned it whenever any attempt has been made to iutroduce the principle into our educational system. Having been connected with cdueational matters for nearly forty years—of which twenty-eight have been passed in this colony—l have seen much, not only of the external work ing ot educational agencies, but also of tho secret motives which actuate tho several parties that have striven to acquire control. My deliberate opinion is that education will never flourish as it ought and could uutil it entirely ceases to be denominational.

Tits pbillipics which have recently ap peared iv the "Daily News" ami other Kn^liah papors regarding the fitinnci»l cir cuinstancss of this coloDy arc as fallacious aa they are mischevious. "Truth" which has acquired an unenvieable uotoricty for belying its name, leads the van in an attack which in characterised throughout by a spirit of wilful misrepresentation and disingenuousness. The editor has evidently taken a brief to injure the colony by under-mining conOdcnce in its fi nancial stability and by depreciating the value of New Zealand tocuri ties on the London Stock Exchange, He pocs so lar-as to advise holders of .our Btock to sell them, and probably the recent fluctuations of these securities is in some degree attributable to the malign inftueuco exercised by the "Daily News" and "Truth," whose ignorance of the real financial con dition of the colony is only equalled by their anxiety to distort and suppress facts. The transcendant penius who presides ovor tho literary destinies of "Truth," has oven had the temerity to set tip his individual judgment a3 superior to tho collective wisdom of the Governors of the Bank of England for its having issued the £6,000,000 loan. We don't propone to fol low "Truth" through all the malevolent misrepresentations which so clearly prove that its title is a misnomer, but wo will deal with, a few as a sample of the whole. lie begins by quoting the Colonial Treasurer's state ment as to the deficit for the financial year ending March 31st last, but entirely suppresses the explanations of the causes which brought it about. Ho makes no mention of the fact that nearly half the amount of the deficiency had accrued from an unrealised asset of half-a-million land fund estimated to come from tho sale of VVaimate Plains, that the ordinary land fund and some other sources if revenue had fallen otf from the same causes which affected Great Britain in common with all the colonies—tho wave ot depression that spread outwards through nil tie urtcrips of commerce from its great centre, England. If " Truth " is bent on a reformatory crusade against financial unsoundncss it has an ample field at home in the failure ot the Glasgow Batik, the great strikes and lock outs, and the obstinate adherence to a laud system which' paralyses agricultural and industrial progress, and is diverting vn.it stores ot English gold to New York and the Continent. Amcricau journals received by the last mail arc full of articles rejoicing over the prospect of elevating Now York into tho great monetary centre of the world, in view of the largo .shipments of gold to America, and the great balance of trade against Great Britain. If the finances of Ihc colony have been tem porarily disorganised, the original cause is to be traced to the state of trade iv the mother country, which is to colonial com meice what the heart is to the smaller arteries in tho human body. " Truth" also makes it appear that the amount tempor arily borrowed for revenuo purposes from the Public Works Loan has been added to tho permanent debtor the colony, and upon this misrepresentation proceeds to propound a lecture on tac immorality of diverting funds borrowed for a specific purpose. The tact that provision is made for the repay ment of the advance from the Pablic Works' Fund is entirely suppressed, and upon this wilful mis-statement of facts the whole of the subsequent fallacious deduc tions arc based. Deficits in revenue are ordinary occurrences in the history of all administrations, and in temporarily tiding over a difficulty by using the unemployed capital from Public Works' Fund to be repaid by adjustment, the Colonial Treasurer acted with greater prudence than if he had converted Treasury and Deficiency Bills into permanent debt at an inoppor tune time, when it could only bo ac complished at a heavy sacrifice. The Chancellor of the Exchequer has frcqueutly acted upon an analagous principle in em ploying accumulated funds for a similar purpose. Another fact which "Truth' altogether conceals is that the colony has by retrenchment, readjustment of its' finances, and additional taxation made pro vision for the payment of interest upon the public debt out of ordinary revenue. " Truth " makes it appear that the colony has deliberately entered upon the course of meeting interest out of loan, which is un true. It is neediess to expose at further length the fallacies and misrepresentations with which tho article iv "Truth" nbso lutely teems; but it is to be hoped that journal will have the candour and honesty to acknowledge its errors when it learns the true circumstances, and is made acquainted with the improved relations between our revenue and expenditure, as exhibited by the September quarterly returns.

A highly sensational story entitled " I'ho Vampire" appears iv the fourth page of this issue. Nervous young ladies should not attempt to pe'iise it alone, though there cau be no objection to getting their young men to read it aloud, especially if the old man ia out of the way.

Inspector Emerson, who has bocn ap pointed to tho charge of tho WMttand *Arrncd Constabulary district, arrived with his iatililv from Tauranga by tha Glcnclg tO-day.^Ho proccerlson at once to Hokitika. *Mi P.*J. vMoss, M.H.R., will meet his constituent^ in the Parnell Hall on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.

VA young man named Edwards who wont cranky at Wellington through overwork in studying for the law has been released from tho asylum. No wonder he went mad,' poor fellow !

The drawing for Cameron's sweep on the Melbourne Cup will take place at Dunedin oa the 27th inst.

Gas consnmora'nre reminded that Monday isi the last, day of tho month on which dis count ia allowed oil their accouuts.

Freshes . afc= Tairua and Meroury -Bay brought d0wn.3,000 and 300 logs respec tively.

Mr Ewiugton .desires to acknowledge the lollownig anms for Mrs Reea :—J.K., £1 Is; A.O. Foresters Lodge, £20; Un known donor, £1; W.C. Kensington, 10j ; McArthur&Co;,if2 2g.; N.F. and friends, £1; Mrs Isidor Alexander, £1; Jackson & Russell, £1 Is; J.flW. Smith, 10a ; A.A., 2s 6d.

Tho Treasurer of the Parncll Orphan Home acknowledges with thanks a donation of.£llos from Mr Jamos Madigan.

Mr Kochfort, barrister-at-la^, has re moved his oilioo to Wellefiley-Btroet, over the shop of Mr l''lynn, bookeoller and stationer.

Wo notice, as advertised, that •' Condi tional Immortality comparod witli tho Gos pel as preached by the Apontlos of Christ" is the Biibjcct for to-morrow evening at tho Uhristinni' Meeting House, Cook-Btrcet.

Mr Hryco, tho HiccoßSor to Mr Brown as chief nurso of the Hospital, is proving him self to ho a most cnpablo man fnr tho ■por tion.1 Visitors speak of liin cmn-tosy in terniH of uu.|naHlicd pruiso, aud the patients seem to plnco tbo utmost coufidenco in him. Ho ia certainly an obliging and diligent olliccr.

The final iiiecting of creditors in tho estato of I'roat Bros., Arnriinu, lapsed to day for want ,of a quorum. The debtors will consequently have to fipply for their discharge under the 184 th seciiou of tho Act.

At tho Supremo Court, Wellington, yostcrdsy nHcrnoon, an application was mudo on behalf of tho Law Spclety for a rule absolnto to Htriko a solicitor mmiod C. Madden, of Palmerston North, off the rolls, on tho ground of alleged mis appropriation by him of nionoy beloni>ing to a client. 'J he cmo was adjourned for a week. ' '

DiHtrict cla»s-firiog ainonflst tho Auck land Volunteers will couimeuco at live o'clock on Monday morniug at Mount Eden KniiKO, wlicn tho members of tho Victoria Company will assemble.' Tho annual in spection pariulo of the Navala aud En«i ncers was iiclJ last night In tho Drill Shed, under Major Withers, preparatory to tho Royal Birthday Review on tho 9th ultimo. ■ '•' '

Tho roturn of Customs revenue for the qunrtor cmlod 30th September, tolographcd by the Press Association, shows increases at Auckland, Russell; Mongomii, lioki ongft, Kninnrn, Poverty liay, Now Ply mouth, Wairau, Picton, Kaikonra, Nelson, West port, Groyniouth, Hokiliki, Lyttelton, Aknron, and1 Oamatu. Tho following places show a dccrea«o: Wansanui, Wcl- Huston, Napier, Havolock, Dunedin, and Kivorton. Tlie total revenue for the Sep tember quarter was £312/162, showing an incronso ovar tho corrcspondlnt; quarter of lnst year ot i-3,612. Tho postal revenue shows an iucrenHe of £1605 1b 6d. Telc grnphic shows a slight falling oil.

Sunday services are anuouueel iv tho usual column. Anniversary services at Vt Luke's, Mount Albert, at 11 o'clock and 7 ; liisliop Cowio in tho morning, and Rev. li. T. Dudley iv tho ovoniug. Toruporauce Hall, Mr Brown, on " Tho Groat Apostucy." Theatre addresses and hymus by a select choir at the Btated hour.

The Rodney County Council havo passed a resolution expressive of regret at the death of Mr Currie, .md their respect for his memory as a useful member of the Council.

Mr and Mrs Hurt intercEtcd a good audience last evening in tho Theatre Royal with their " Pleasant Hour*," full of music, song, and character changes. A change of programmo this evening will include "Molly's Dilemma; or Irish Courtship," a lively and laughable- petite comedy. Harts' "Happy Ilourc" aro full ot plea santness. ■ •

The next monthly meeting of tho Auck land institute will be held on Monday evening, whuu several papers of interest will be produced and read* and especially one by a gcntlemau well known in this city, Thomas Kirk, Ksq., F.L.S. of tho Welling ton College. Tho subject ot Mr Kirk's paper is " The neglecfedFotost Products of New Zealand." In; tbis paper Mr Kirk troatu at an'mc lencth npou the preparation of the following :—tar, creosote, oil of tar, pitch, lampblack, rosin, Burgundy pitch, kauri resin, turpentine, oil of turpentine, potash, charcoal, and woodware. Tho paper cannot fail of being of interest to all persons who desire information as to the soil aud capabilities of these islands.

In tho'Caso of Richard Simpson against Michael Corcoran for specifio relief, which has been before the -Supreme Court for two days concluded at 5 o'clock yesterday even ing, the jury finding : " That tho defendant did make the agreement iv the declaration mentioned; that the plaintiff was ready and williug to carry out the contract ; that tho defendant was not so intoxicated and n6t deprived of the uso of his reason so as to bo incapable of making a contract; that there was no rescission of tho contract ana no release."—This is a verdict for tho plaintiff o i all tlio issues.—Tho Court adjourned to 10 a.m. on Tuesday next.

To the Editor : Sir,—For tho information of tho readers of the largo circulation of your journal, I request the publication^ of these linos—especially for the information of your country readers. Some years ago I wrote a few lilies on the above healthy and manly came, giving a hint to some of our enterprising citizens of introducing tho game in this city, which I am happy to learn is the case now. Tho ball ally is erected at the foot of LoWer'Hobson-street, arijaccnt to the new Hotol recently erected, which, no doubt, will recoup the pro moter for hia undertaking. Sir, there can not possibly bo i any. game in which are combined so many excellent qualities, aud which is so admirable an exercise. I know that in the colonies of Victoria and New South Wales, the game is ono of tho moat prominent, and is likewise very extensively patronized. In a future issue I will givo the rules ol tho-gamc for the information ot the nublic—l am, &c , T.J.F,

The city market was well stocked with fruits and Howcm of the season this morning and altogether presented a gay and pleasant appearance. Apples, oranges and bananas were plentiful,and apparently at the height of perfection. A. laige importation of cabbago, of a weighty character, and garden radishes and;spring onions freighted tile more prominent of the stalls, especially those of Mrs Knight and Mrs McMath. At Mrs Motion's we noticed fine samples of new potatoes and peas. Tho butchers stalls were well supported by shows of mutton and beef. Mr fiettany was proparing for an evening onslaught upon his cheese and ham, regardless of a little opposition, which he avowed nerved the arras and sharpened the intellect. Mr Green opened a flower stall next to the market bookseller, ami displayed samples of plants of various descriptions from Littledalo nursery. Especially beautiful were tho flowering plants from the Newmarket nursery, under the care of Mr Johu Walker, the agent, comprising azalitis, pelargoniums, cinerarias, and other natural productions.

An entertainment is announced to take place in the Lome-street Hall ou Monday evening next, for the benefit of Mrs Arnold, the widow living in the Whau district, who was so brutally beaten by the Fijian savage, i The poor woman lost her husband: so nine months ago, and since that time she. has been earning her livelihood by washing; for families at Mount Albert, but in con-, sequence of the illtreatment she received she is unable to follow such employment. Feeling that this poor woman was almost lost sight of by the generously disposed of the people, whose . :bencvolcncc scenr to turn into one channel, a few ladies' resolved, if possible, that something should be done by means of a concert for Mrs Arnold, hence tiic enter tainment on Monday evening next, which will be under tho patronage ot leading citizens and societies of Auckland. The programme includes the best local talent of the city, nnd several Dcuncsonian songs will be sung by ladies whose vocal abilities served them effectually in securing sewing machines. These ladies will sing tho ironga which were so successful on that occasiou. Mrs It. Glover has kiudly offered a dramatic reading, and we notice that no loss than twelve ladies will assist in the vocal de partment. A reading, " Tho Widow of ricmucra," will also be given. Musical selections will be tendered by the Artillery Band; also several recitations, glees and duets, by gentleman amatuers, winding up with a, dance. The whole will be of a highly representative character and most entertaining, and will it is hoped prove of immediate benefit to Widow Arnold. '

Great preparations are being made by Dean's Minstrels for the forthcoming annual concert in aid of tho sick, accident, and library fund of the Firo Brigade, which takes place in the Lome-street Hall, on tho evening of Tuesday, 9th November, (Frintie of Wales Birthday). A programme contain ing several now features will be submitted.

The Key. George Tonge.fromßirmingham, jvho is on a visit to Auckland, will give the address at tho usual united meeting this evening in the rooms ot tho Yoang Men's Christian Association.

Tho lioduey County Council has resolved to co-operate with the Whangarei Central Kailway Committee in order to represent thoic claims in Parliament..

Mr Thyssen returns thanks to the Work ing Men's Association for the timely gift of £2.

Mr Peter Birley fs the successful tenderer for iho construction of sixty coal-boxeß for the Kaipara railway, in accordance with the advertised conditions. Tho amount of the contract is £990. Theso boxes wore formerly supplied from Dunediu, and wo are glad to sue an Auckland manufacturer successfully competing with the southerners.

To tho Editor: Sir,—Tho Hey. Dr. Purchas proved very clearly and conclu sively at tho Synodical sittings, that although tho mom berg were agreed to nccept secular education as at presont provided in our public schools, yet the higher training —viz, that of the morals or spirit of tho man—bo neooaaary to a Rood life, Govern ment, or poople, could not be obtained at our fteo public schools—tho members of Synod agreeing with tho Rev. Dr. that bucli was in f»ct tho case. This very serious and engaging question, so difficult to deal with, contains tho cloments of great future troubles. Education without morals proved in all ages tho most dcatructivo enemy of nations.—l am, sir, Fatheb. Tho Maoris having [.laced some obstruction in tho way of tho contractor who has been ongagod in making tho West Coast Koad the liodnoy County Council bave determined to proceed with the work, and to eecuro tho nccossary land. They have also forwarded a request to the Government for a granc towards the erection of a bridge over the Makarau river in order to completo tho Wost Const road, and tlwia connect tho Northern districts with tho Hcllensville railway. The amount is asked for out of tho £8,500 placed in tho hands of tho District Surveyor, for expenditure in Wiiiteniatn or Kodney.

"One of tho Audience" writes: "I allowed my daughter to compote at one of Mr Demies' singing competitions, rolying on tho strict letter of tho advertisomout that thoro would ho two classes, ono under nnd ono sixteen, consequently I was the means of inducing two or three ladies to enter their daughters ; but to our surprise when tho entertainment came oil" thero was no mention made of ages, and the young girls of nearly sixteen had to compete with married ladies and also with thoso ladies who are accustomed to aing in public, and whose voicos are of course more matured, so that it cannot bo a fair competition." Our correspondent thinks a dillercnt courso should bo pursued in future,

"Wo notice that Mr F. G. Sinßloton, oloctro-platcr of Victoria-street, has urcutly improved tho appearance of his business promiaas, and has added largely to his stock of oloctro-pliited goodH, and erected » a new verandah which will be of advantage both to sun and shower.

Tho rccontly furnished capacious hotel in Custom House-street, Mr Glceson, the obliging proprietor, with its superbly ap pointed bedrooms and morning rooms, or blue room on the samo flight for thoso who prefer quietude in the earlier part of tho day before decending to the basement, bids fair to take front rank with the leading hotels in "Auckland." Tho drawing-room is roomy, and com mands an uninterrupted view of the Waitcmata and flipping, and is of the most approved style, tho bric-a-brac being especially commendable to settlers and visitors. Tho bath-room and lava tories arc also special features for tho health and comfort or all customers, whilst tho well ventilated liilliard-room, which hag a table valued at 180 guineas in hard cash, is henceforth well worth a visit for those who wish to go in off tho red ou velvet baize. Tho racket, or ball court, is the best structure for the further strengthening of tho gelatinous aiuew of the future man we havo yet seen. The dimensions arc Gutt by 32ft., whilst the n itudo is 90ft. A grand match will be plaj i-' ia this court to morrow (Saturday) nf urnoon, between champion, jilayors, wheu v numerous attend ance may be expected.

Scintillations.

■ lie brief: fur, it ts with words in wit hs un beams; tho more they aro c jndensod, the deeper they burn."—Soutiiby.

The Mount Albert Public Hall will be opened an the 28th iimt. . " A correspondent does not fall ia with the views of Mr Lnngbridge on advertising, as lie advertised in tho Star for his lost umbrella, which was never returned to him.

Mr P. Dorart and his company raised £51 4s Gil for the benefit of Mrs Koe», and on tho following evening 2s each for them selves.

Counsel: " I have only one short wit ness to examine before tho adjournment, your Honor. Call John Jones." Enter J. J. -.'height six feet. His Honor :" Do yon call that a short witness J"

No, Jamo«, "an oyster man" is not necessarily connected with piscatorial pur suits, but you are wrong in your ortho graphy. The word is "nustern." Buy a dictionary and look it up. The photographic views of Kotorauhaua, Ohincmutu, and Hot Lakes, exhibited by Mr Robert Graham at the Melbourne Ex hibition, were taken by Mr Steel, of Pul man's photographic rooms, Auckland. Mr Frederick Jeune, formerly of Auck land, ia now in. Jersoy studying farming; he speaka of Jersey as tho " prettiest island under tho son."

The latest device in the way of tract-din tribution consists iv inserting leaflets on religious subjects into private boxes at the Post Office.

Tho members of the newly organised Garrick Club «re preparing for their open ing entertainment in November. Look not upon tho watermelon when it i s red—oat it, and be ready for the naxt one. If love is blind why do thcgirls put in two thirds of the time banging their hair and looking up the most killing styles? Itowcll, tho pedestrian, Is writing his bi ography—it will abound in foot note*. A north Carolina man danced so hard with bis girl that ho broke three of her lib?, and tliou her brother broke his head.

"1 drop fo' Leer," as tlio burglar said wliun he win nabbud by 11111:19tiii'iu a beer cellar.

Tho coui'or of the Andes is said to kill its prey with its bill, and the high-toned mil liners arc trying the same game ou the mar ried man.

Sir George Grey's simile last session about the poor country bumpkin and the thimble-rigger was not original. It was used by Earl Stanley in the debate on the Irish tithes question in 1834, and will be found in almost the identical words in Molesworth's History of England. It was a sight calculated to inspire fcel iugs of the deepest religious devotion. The Bible agent brought his hand violently down on the open ISook, and offered to lay 100 to 1 that it was the best Bible that could be obtained in the colony for the money. There's an elderly young gentleman ia Auckland who is the grandfather of several Nations. There isjalso a Lord at Howick, but his children are not Honourablcs. A real live Sari in Auckland, but his wife is not a Countess; also, a Duke, but his wife is not a Duchess. Down South, however, Miss King married, and all her children are Princes. In Auckland there are many Kings, but none of their children are called Princes.

A few yeaw ago an old pensioner who lived within cay fifty miles of Howick, had a wifo who troubled him greatly ia conse quence of her insatiable thirst. Somehow or other her throat was, always dry like a hoi lime-shell, and internal liquorings, though liberal and frequent, seemed only to create a craving for more. One day the husband met their boy going home with a bottle of rum on the sly, and taking the bottle from the boy he emptied half the con tents of that which had come fiotn the rum tap, and relilled the bottle from another tap, at the same time charging the boy not :to tell his mother oi the change of liquor until she had taken a good swig out of the bottle. The old lady was dry, and alter taking a good pull at the bottle, immediately began to grin and spit, at the same time demanding of the boy, " What kind of stuff is that you have brought me ?" " Father did it," replied the boy as he edged towards the door. "Did what?" exclaimed the mother. " Watered it," re plied the boy as the bottle went whizzing past his head. " Och ! Och ! The baste 1 The basto 1" ejaculated the poor woman as she rushed to the Imsiu. Sea sickness was nothing to it. By the time she had re covered, h»v thirst was completely gone, and has never troublod her since. Only once her husband asked her how she liked the natural blend, but she gave him such a welting that he never durst repeat the question.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

TELEGRAMS.

[FKOM OUB OWfl COEUESI'ONDKMT.] GBAHAMSTOWN, this day, LATEST MINING. A number of prospector's miners' rights for Ohincrauri have been taken out. The Moanatairi has got 2440zs from 300 tons. Hunter's Colikan tribute got IGJ ounces from 22 loads. The Southern Cross got 201bs of good picked stone hat night from the specimen leader. COROMANDEL, this Any. Tokatca.-No. 7 Level: The contractor has driven 10 feet for the week. RUSSEL, this day. MAOKI BRAWLERS. EMHS2B The four natives arrested at Kawakawa for causing a disturbance were brought to Kussotl last night. The Europeans ap parently gavo them a good dressing. They aru now being tried. ■""'. ,v KIHIKIHI, this day. REWI'S NEW MANSION. Rewi's houso has received the finishing touch, and h ready for tho celebrated chief to take possession, but ho will not enter till tho Native Minister comes and formally hands tho property over. He is now at a meeting at Tc Kuiti. WELLINGTON, this day. FATAL ACCIDENT. A fatal accident occurred at "Wadestown yosterday. A lad named George Heighten was riding into town when he was thrown from his horse, his foot. catching in the stirrup, and was dragged for a considerable distanco receiving fearful luxuries to his head. He was taken to the hospital where he expired. An inquest will be hold. Tho amalgamation of the Wellington Coal Company with theKoranui Coal Com pany has becu completed. Mi Pharazyn and George arc elected directors vice Milla nnd Anderson rosigued. Work will be re- Humed immediately. Information has been laid against Mr Walkby, proprietor of the Cricketers' Arms Hotel, for a breach of the Licensing Act by kecpiug tho house open after hours. DUNEDIN, this day. FIRE. By a firo, which destroyed a stable and two horses in Lcith-streot last night, the New Zealand and National offices lose £115 between them. INVERCARGILL, tbw day. IDROWNING. A little girl two years of ago, daughter of Mr Tcmploton, a sottler at Depton Flat, disappeared from hor mother's side, and when missed after a few minutes, was found drowned in a J.creek near the house.. A FOUNDLING. yesteulay morning a resident in a suburb found an infant, two or three weeks old, lying outside his door wrapped in blankets, with a feodini;-bottlo. It is believed the mother is a stranger to tho place. During tho past month 1,347,956 feet of timber ,wero cut at the saw mills in the district, thc'royalty ou which amounted to £168. The Government have forwarded circulars to tho gaols intimating that prison labour is to be let to corporation or individuals at three quarters the current rate of daily wains. William Henry Harlow, tho well-known coach proprietor of Canterbury and West (Joust, was brought before the Magistrate this morning charged with wife desertion on the strength of a a telegram from Christchurch. Ho was a passenger to the Melbourne Exhibition per Arawata. He was remanded for the pro duction ot evidence, but has since been released for want ot it. A boy at Wyridhain got his fingers caught in an oat-cruaher, and the fingers were crushed to a jelly, aud the flesh torn from the arm. At a meeting of the Education Board dissatisfaction was expressed at tho amount allocated to Southland from tho education vote. It was decided to remind tho Govern ment that the Board had been careful not to anticipate parliamentary grants, and that other districts less discrete in this respect ore apparently receiving more considera tion.

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO CIATION.

For several weeks workmen have been employed in repairs at tho Young Men's Christian Association. Something was found to be defective with the drainage of the premises. When opening the leading drain from the building, which leads to the, main drain in Albert-street, it was dis covered that some ingenious person had been' endeavouring to do a " new thing under the sun" by making water run up hill about three feet in thirty, contrary to its usage. All this was under the foundation of the building, to the detriment of Ihe plates and studs. Upon examination it was found that tho studs at the bottom, and tho plates, were nearly all destroyed. Workmen are now engaged putting in new plates, and in a few days the foundation will be stronger and safer than it has been before. Visitors going into tho building would notice the beautiful and spacious reading-room, with its walls adorned with maps, and files of newspapers. Here is found considerable improvement [and I progress. IHero are newspapers from all parts of the world, from England, America, Africa, Australia, Tasmania, the Islands, and New Zealand. Here are religious periodicals from England, America and other places, con taining all that is going on for the progress of religious truth iv all parts of the world. The " .Scientific Amcricau" a,ud the "Eng lish Mechanic " and " World of Science " are to be found, containing the latest in ventions and the newest discoveries in Europe; and also the "Builder," contain ing the newest designs in building and architecture. These periodicals are of the highest class, rich with profound thought of the greatest minds ; also. Parliamentary papers and Gazettes of New Zealand for reference. The library will be found to bavo made considerable progress and im provement. Over one hundred volumes have bcon added during the last three months. It is replete with works of useful knowledge, aud must be of great advantage to students.

WAIUKU PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. —ORDINATION.

The Rev. Messrs Carrick and McNicol arrived on Thursday by the s.s. Manukau, and conducted the ordination service of the Rev. A. Thomson to this charge. They were assisted by Rev. Thos. Norrie, of Papakura. Mr Carrick preached a most eloquent sermon. The exhortation address was given by Mr McNicol, and tho usual report of tho call by the Rev. Mr Norrie. The soiree in the evening was a great success—the weather very unpropitious ; ucvertheles, a great assembly gathered. The chair was filled by John Wallace, Esq. Trays were supplied by Mesdamcs Wallace, Marshall, Reid, and Smith, aud thero was also a bachelor's tray. The meeting was addressed by the Rev. Messrs Norrie, Carrick, McNicol, and Forbes, and also by Messrs E. Hamlin, Ilosking and Maunder of Waiuku. Mr Thomas Reid read the financial statement shewing the Church £25 in debt. This is to be wiped off at once, and a manse for ihe newly ordained minister to be proceeded with. Several ladies and gentlemen from Auckland sang some very beautiful songs, the effect being completely spoiled from thero being no instrument to accompany. Tills want was most shortsighted, as the enjoyment of tho evening was greatly marred by it. Mrs Sims, of North Shore, Aucklaud, sang " Apart" ; Mr McCo?krie, "Where is Hcavpn"; Miss Donnldspn, " Castles in the Air"; and several recita tions were given by Messrs Norrie, junior, Mr Reid, and tho Rev. T. Norrie. Apolo gies were read from Rev. W. Taylor (Anglican Minister), now at Synod, Rev. L. M. Isitt (Wesleyan), Rev. Mr Munro (Presbyterian), and the Rev. Mr Bruce.gono to Melbourne. Tho meeting terminated about 12 o'clock when tho steamer returned. The proceeds of the soiree amounted to about £12, a very handsome recoipt con sidering the state of the weather. A few of the young ones remained for a hop, which terminated about 3.30 o'clock.

WAIUKU CEMETERY.

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—Permit me through the medium of your columns to inform the subscribers to the Cemetery Fund that the work of clear ing, grass sowing, audtree planting is com pleted ; that the acting trustees have selected rules for the regulation of future interments; and that these rules, together ■with a balance-sheet, will be submitted for public approval immediately after the receipt by the treasurer (Mr Adams) of the few outstanding subscriptions.—l have, &c. James Ohappell, Acting-Secretary.

CABLEGRAMS.

[BSUTSB'S TIliHaiAMS,] HOW TURKS REMOVE AWKWARD PEOPLE. COMSTANTINOPE, October 22. . Information has been received that four chiefs of the Albanian League, who have taken a prominent part in the agitation a«ainst the cession of Dulcigno, have died at Scutari. It is believed they have been poisoned. ENGLAND AND THE GREEKS. LONDON, October 22. The " Times " in a leading article to-day referring totho Turco-Greek frontier Ques tion snys that England will not be prepared to assist the Greeks alone to obtain the required extension of territory should the other Powers decline to enforce Turkey to agree to the line of demarcation fixed by ths Berlin Conference. EARTHQUAKE IN SPAIN. MADRID, October 22i A heavy shock of eartbquako was ex perienced throughout Spaiu aud Portugal to-day, but no damage to property was caused. AMERICAN • INDIAN (SURRENDER. NEW YORK, October 22. Sitting Bull has surrendered to American troops. THE S JRRENDER OF DULCIGNO. October2l. There are hopes that a satisfactory settle ment may be arrived at by the delegates of the Great Powers and Turkey, now deliber ating at Cittinge, regarding tho cession o; Dulcigno. The Porto's delegate has proposed that Dulcigno should be evacuated by the Turkish troopa now in occupation three hours before the time fixed for the Montene grins to enter the town. It has not trans pired whether the delegates of the Gren^ Powers have accepted this proposal. The Porte has, moreover, withdrawn its demand that the status quo should be maintained as regards the territory to the cast of Scu.tjtn, and the doubts which existed as to the Sin cerity of the Ottoman Government are thus removed.

CESSION OF DDLCIGNO. CONSTANTINOPLE. October 22.

Montenegrin authorities have informed delegates of Powers at Cettinge that they cannot consent to the Porte's proposal that Montenegrin trooria should enter Dul cigno three hours after it has been evacu ated by Turks, but that they must insist on formal transfer of the town. The Porte has been informed of the Montenegrin demand, and is now further considering what steps to take in making the cession. THE GREEK PARLIAMENT. , ATHENS, October 21. The Greek Parliament was opened to-day by the King in person. His Majesty, in his speech on the occasion, said that the execution of tho decision of the Great Powers for tho rectification of Turkey.of the frontiers of Greece and Turkey imposed action on tho part of Greece, and rendered it necessary that her armaments should be increased. With this object Parliament would be asked to sanction the necessary loans raised. His Majesty added that the regiments forming the additions now being made to the great army should not be dis banded until the object for which they were being mobilised had beon obr tamed. THE CZAR RECOVERING. ST. PETERSBURG, October 21. His Majesty, the Czar, is recovering from his illness. THE AMERICAN ELECTIONS. , NEW YORK, October 21. The Commission supervising the elec tions now proceeding has discovered gross bribery oh tho part of several caadi dates. «► —

AUSTRALIAN.

MELBOURNE, Saturday. Benjamin Berry has been reinstated to a position in the Civil Service. Fan Bias has been scratched for the Cup. MELBOURNE, October 22. It is Btatcd that the celebrated Strauss Band will very shortly visit New Zealand, . GIFT TO NEW ZEALAND. s MELBOURNE, October 22. Tbo German Commissioner to the Inter national Exhibition has presented New Zealand with two groups of statuary. COMMERCIAL. . SYDNEY, October 22. - ITcuncssy'n brandy, case, 35s 9d to 56s ; kerosene, diamond, per gallon, Is s}d; DevoeV, Is Bd. There is no whoat in the market; New Zealand oats, Is lOd to 2s. THE MAIL STEAMER. ' 'f| SYDNEY, Saturday." Aniveil : Pacific mail steamer Zcalandia, from Auckland. PROPOSED REMOVAL OF A JUDGE. The Commission of Enquiry, which was appointed some time ago to examine into the charges against District Court Judge Meymott, has brought up its report, and tho Government now require Judge Meymott 70 show cause against his removal from the position. QUEENSLAND TREASURY BILLS. BRISBANE, Saturday. . A Bill has been introduced by the Go vernment in Parliament to provide for the issue of Treasury Bonds. ■ ROAD TO CARPENTARIA. An excellent road has been found to Port Parker in the Gulf of Carpentaria, together with a splendid site far a township at tho terminus of the proposed railway.

The Waimate Plains.

[BY TELECJKAPH, OWM COBRKSPONDEKT,

A EUROPEAN STOPPED,

WELLINGTON, this day. An official telegram received from the A. C. camp to-day staves that the native fencers made their usual pretended hasty retirement. On this occasion they carried some old withered boughs, but made no use of them. Robinson, contractor, who was building a culvert on the road-line, was stopped last evening by the natives near the Parapara fence, and compelled to go round by tho gate. There was no violence used. Mr Brycc, who, according to previous arrangements, should have neon back to-day, has delayed his return until next week. A letter from lam to-day states that he will return to Wellington on Tuesday next at the latest.

GOOD TEMPLAR CONCERT.

The concert in cobnection with the Star of Newton Lodge, 1.0. G.T., given by the Good Templars of Newton, for the benefit ot Mrs Recs, took place on Thursday eight, and was a great success. The hall was well filled, and tho enter tainment of a far higher order than those generally given in tho locality. The arrangements were admirable, no noise or confusion occurring to disturb the harmony of the evening. Mr J. Warren occupied the chair. Mr Ramsay fulfilled the duties of pianist, and accompanied the singers in a highly profes sional manner. The proceedings com menced by a brilliantly executed overture by Mr Ramsay, followed by a song, " The Wandering Refugee," well sung by Mr Mavsen. A humourous recitation was then given by Mr Flewellyn, entitled "The Bachelor," after which Mr A. Mclntyre sang the stirring song, the " Empress of the Waves." Mis? A. Lightfoot sang the' favourite song "Do they think of me at Hdme," followed by Mr George Harard, I with the " Irish Love Letter," and " Jim, the Carter Lad," both in characters ; Miss- S. Marsen sang "Sweet Chiming Bells,"' very sweetly, and a Reoitation by Mrs Hirst; " Beautiful Snow," was much appreciated. The remainder of the Programme was as follows : —" Four Leaved Shamrock " by Mrs Cottingham, who sung better than ever; "Shabby Genteel," in character by Mr Masters (encored), when ho substituted " Never Push a Man when He's goiug down the Hill." A reading by Mrs R. Glover entitled " Matrimonial Squabbles," was enthusiastically applauded. " Never Again" was sung by Mr Smart, who on being encored gave the song of " Fifty Miles Under tho Sea." Mr Martin sang very sweetly "The Star of Love." The fino recitation tho " Fireman" was excel lently delivered by Mr Cavell. Mr King sang " Phccbe Dearest" splendidly. Miss Gribble was encored in her song of " The Bridge," with which tho audience appeared delighted. " Alone by the Shore," sung by Mr Whiteman ; " Sijm tho Pledge," by Miss J. Lightfoot (accompanied by tho choir j "Tom Bowling," by Mr Marsen; "Gathering Shells from the Shore," by Miss Mclntyre, clicitnd approbation. Mrs It. Glover recited the " Relief of Lucknow " in a splendid manner, and on being, recalled,

read '.^Dorkay's Night," which bronclt '■''s dow» tho house.' The programme concluded I Mth the " Happy Policeman," exceedini^ "^ happily rendered by Mr and Mrs MaatraL I in- character. The audience demanded thiir re-appearance, when they sang, alsoin character, "Comical Courtship." Thank, ■■: were returned by Mr E. Lightfoor, W.CT ; on behalf of the Lodge, to tho Chaira'as' "^ singers, and all who had taken part in th« entertainment, and announced that a con. cert would take place on Monday next in tho ..Lorne-irtrcet Hall for tho benefit of Mm Arnold, under the auspices of the Sir Henre I Havelock Lodge, N.Z.G.T. After sinniai : the National Anthem, the large meeting i separated. " *"

Our Wellington Telegram.

:*"-"(FB0M OV% OVm'CORRgSi«O«TSgtE) WELLINGTON, this day ' THIS WAIMATE PLAINS., /" Official telegrams from Cainpto^ay n port thiit tho uative fencers have not put j,* an appearance. Their absence is sapp™ J to be duo to heavy rafufall. rV^!l Two horses, belonging to a contractor' Blrayed on a uative wheat field. 111, Maorics impounded the animals nnd'toAV tliem to Parihaka. The contractor, bad been warned to keep the horses care Mi* ' tethered, so as not to damage the natives' grown crop 3. "''^^SKH THE REDUCTIONS. Mr Hall, Premier, leaves this afteraooii for Wairarapa, where he will spend a fo» days. Captain Johnson, late head of the Marine Department, it is reported, iilxuM ? to accept office of lower rank, and Wtireioa M compensation allowance. ' ■• j I hear 50 salaried Officers have %& -S dismissed in the Public Work* DepartnieM alone, in the last three months bouio beiafc ot tile wages class. , , * : ■ . ' ...,;' i ' -■^.."l '"■":<% l: :

An Aucklander on his Travels.

(WBrtTicN Specially fob tub "SiabS London, September 10. . -TRAVELS, 1N ; SCOTLAND," ■ | We have spent the last five weeks Irotliijg over Scotland, aud have been very mn(a charmed with ilio country, of course, finely built, and contain- ifiany places of historic renown, but I cannot say much for the cleanlincsß. In' Edinloro' Princes-street is magnificent, and dl'thj streets of the new towu are very fine, ati they are kept tolerably clean, But jfi • Goldic is required badly in the old town. Walking up the Cannongate, and v&& almost a stone's throw of flQl^wobdOnue I saw in the gaiters the entrails of fijhaud rabbits, &c, lying exposed to ths-tan. .{ need not say the odour was terrific, Nof; many places of historic renown are ;iattU thoroughfare, and I cannot understand *ky such negligence of ordinary sanitary ar rangements should exist. - —~i-.., Aberdeen is ■ a well-built • city of granite, but thero is a good ~iieil of sameness existing,. Thero ,18 w.littl* ornamentation to the windows that they look like a street of square boles.^TJissjjtj in clean ; in fact, tin; cleaucat ■!,- ha.YO, been in in Scotland, Glasgow is veryldirty,im as I shall allude to it again, I pass on to the country, which is very similar in its fes.turci I to New Zealand, and is, of course, charining at this time of the year, but the extremi cold iv the winter leaves not s donbt iomj mind, as to the immensely superior, ajlyia. tages New Zealand has over Scotland. " The Rev. M r Berry has issued a pamph let on New Zealand, which is, I Wup',". altogether too glowiug, and consfqusatfi bas shot a little beyond the mark, Itut mistake to allow the imagination to go » far as Mr B has done, as it,only tends to make emigrants dissatisfied, when^ they arrive and .find they have towork Ittjfe ; colonies as hard aa they have in Englina. Miss Nc-ileon, the actress, died very siid-i denly. in. IVis of heart disease.,.S^M* just returned from America after ajiiojj, successful tour. Her estate has been sworn under £25,000.; fn the will she apj>eaifiw| " Lilian Adelaide Lee, wife of Philip L*M from whom she obtained a divorce in America a short time before she died;. 'Mi? Lee Las also re-married. '■. . < , i; There have been three serious railway, accidents during the last month. The first happened to the " Flying Scotchman," fflw its way from. Ediuboro' to London, by waic%: three persons were killed asd several injured. The next was a more serio-as one on tbo Midland railway, at Kensingto^.ia,,. Lancashire Seven, were killed andtstt^' injured. The third also happened on tit Midland, just as the train was entering &J new central station in Man Chester. 'libi; i whole of these accidents were caM«l% defects in the permanent way, whichcant(i|j the trains to jump the track. ' : BARONESS BURDKTT-COUTTS1 LOVE AFFAIB." .<""*' During the month a great deal of gossip has been about the intended, marriage at: Baroness Burdett-Cojutts and Mr Aehmed Bartlett. ' The age of the former is 67 and I the latter 29. ; I uuderstaud tbatthe Queeij: wrote to the Baroness trying to dissuade litf from contracting this onion, but all. to up purpose; Mr Ashmead Bartlett is a brother of the. member for Ely, font ,Jk in American. The marriage. WJW to faro taken place one day the week before iwJt < Savoy, where a large crowd collected ; but, owing to some question as to the nationality" of Mr Bartlett, it has been postponed, 'fl iS to take place in October, There wereilso; : some difficulties as to settlement which 'will not be concluded until about that time.! ' By the settlements I understand MrßartkU, will bo -put into possession of a fortuneol about £10,000 a-year. The baronesfcißLr unless it can be proved Mr }£ v prjrpetljr naturalized,' lose by her niattK^PWMlj'i an alien £50,000 a-year.. The Baroness faigi discovered the tender feeling her «)ÜBi|: friend entertained towards her during her yachting trip to the Mediterranean. In family have trjed all they.can to ditsuw her, but nil to no purpose. The ancient maiden will marry her Asbmead. ',' TRAGEDIES IN F-RA.JifGB.~-- From Franco wo have news^of Umw tragedies. A short time since the> €6«Bta»; do Tilly found that her husband hadJran* ferred his affection to a young lady tt-m Bourgeoise class, and the Oounte»re^ffljj herseli by throwing Vitriol over her livsi ThVtooor girt "suffered terrible agonies—low Che sight of onetfeyiß,aridtbewhpl(i:fflMj|;;! side of her face is so disfigured that none,w| her friends-could rocognis* hery q•s :. At the trial of the Countess the jury W« affected to tears, not.oh accdunKof (wjjaffi girl, but for the prisoner, and eate a veroict of not guilty! Since thisverdicti thero .nave; been »« cases of vitriol throwing, bat Id? noWW"* they will ever have to d*B^l *1 * I]!^^^ soft-hearted jury again. ... .. ■. ' >' a Yesterday I took a trip down WO W«f to see the Czar's new yacht '^Livaa*i.. She1 is a very siugular looking ~;S"j reminding you. of a turtle in the -wai*l ■ with an almost soraplete ship boilt np °" her back. The interior decorations .w»! most magnificent—l doubt very*n«Wbgs with her immense beam they Will M»F. to tret the speed out of her that was i; : m I dieted by her builder, Mr. Pearce. Spe»W|# of the Czar I see his court has at last < n??S|| south to Livadia. There ■was,arumonr*fe short time sinoo that he bad wi^Ha morgnatic marriage. It is wrUply1 »•*?;(; that tlib delay of the departure of the^QMJy; was caused by t'to expected accftuolim^ >- ; of the Grand Demoiselle. 1 saw two^""Sl one just launched and one still on we •™Kis tor the colonies. The former M J»»lSif "Frankliu" for Adelaide, the latter, B, for Sydney. Tonnage I should »I|| is about 250 to 300 tons. Tie M$ down the Clyde is about as^ g«»': i a trial as one |could undertake. :*J ujSj4 the whole of the sewage of GWW? emptied into tho river, and the consefl.oenw^ is you could almest cut the water-WMHWrffe gasos rising therefrom with a knife. . unSJ; some other means is adopted for W *mf§ posal of the sewage a great 'c^f V|?S| some day fall upon tho inhabitents otins oity..'. -.. .'.'■ ■ . !■ ■•' . ■■ . 'i-il-'S The Germans are endeavouring^Sg# a company in Berlin and Hambu«.W"»M|: line of steam vessels direct to the C? 1?^ from the latter-mentioned place, wiW J^^ success-cannot at present say. no doubt that it will be a great assistance t to the late firm of Goddefroy. 'LJiaM STE AMI COMMUNICATION «IXttil NEW ZEALAND. . ete i| Elder and company have just conpg* arrangements to build another large f^jm similar to the Orient for tho Orient nor. . tonnage to be 6,000. wiin- t The Orient line have _s.°,. n^:c plotely monopolized the trade to m SJ,j{Ljjai aud Sydney that Messrs Money w*gJ^| have found it necessary to find some owfm opening for their vessels. T^'jni A therefore chartered one to Shaw SavilW. ' : ; i; sail for LyMelton this month, and- 0»°gl tho Now Zealand Shipping Com|?"% 01 ,|| sail for Wellington in November. Thef|B| folk they have sold to the P. and O, pany. Tho price has not transpired, «» | I uudcistmid she was a great bargain, A direct line of steamers will"o™*'! good for New Zealand than anytmngS|| aa many people do not care for the <™."ifl§ and expense of the overlaad trip W^Hfl America, and yet like steamboat woy^t| preference to sailing vessel, _

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23,



S.P E C-I A L N OTIC E. rr ~t ' ' : ' i ' Wo,>the undersigned, respeo-jully invite the Inspection, ot the, Ladles of Auckland and the BurroundinK district to the if act that we are Opening up a A LARGE AND VAIUKD ASSORTMENT ov ENGLISH,, FRENCH, & AMERICAN GOODS," ..'. m MILLINERY, HO3IERY , GLOVES, FEATHERS . FLOWKES, LACKS &c, &c, &c, ——. • : DtNNE, HALL, & CO., 174, QVEBN-STEEKT, AUCKLAND (Opposite the Thistle Hotel). m o 1 n s uk je as. '■■"'. BKOUBEBY.:, Should bo the Primary 'Consideration. ■■ THE*. .-';.., : •pOYAL TNSURANOE £JOMPANY Affords thla dosidcratum by the Fulfilment of the Tests reooinraended by THB BOARD Off TRADE: A small por-oontage of Working Cost, and tlm Prollta Not Anticipated. Also, by au AMPLE CAPITAL, viz. ... £4,000,000 Ot which £289,515 is piid up and In hand, with, in addition, the Unlimited Liability of the Shareholders. ' Labos Accumulation ov Fends, KXOKKDINQ .. .. .. ~ £4,000,000 Ana an AwtruAt. Rnvmua of £1,250,000. The unaeralgnea Agent continues to accept FIRE RISKS on overytfesorlption of Imurable Property AT THK LOWEST KATKB OBTAINABLB. Claims fOR Losses Are Promptly and liberally adjusted, without! reference elsewhere, and Immediately paid at the Company's Bankers in Auckland. GKO. W. JONEB, Chief Agent forlthelProYince of Auokland. Office! Bnortland-atteet. .-^_ „ njf tt« *> - loan . .:i. ...



Special Adverti^eßftentß. j QOBURAYI! & *C°" AT TIIKBI PBBMISE3, QUJtSN«BTKEBT, , •••-"* * WIIX MAKB A GE NEB Air ,||OW "■:;. . . ;,O# THIHB ■ TW-EW QUMMER SHIPMENTS] THIS DAY, Togothor with Important SPHCIAL LOTS, Purohasod at Lahoe Disoouwts by our •mm repreaentativefroniisarioußMwiu. faoturors, as below Btatod. 1 The FANCY DRKSS DKPARTMKNT oontSnVali the rfKwKBT Goora 6f tho Hoaaon, in Pompadours. Ldstkkb, Cabbmkkii and Beiokm. Tlia MILIitNKRY DKPARTMKNT onsieta of tho Choicest Designs In Hats and Bonnets, Ladles' andChildrens'Co-TUMEa, Vlsettoi nnd Dolman's Lack. Berthas FtownßS and JTeatiiebb. Tho SILK DBPARTMENT is replote with the Nowost Shades in Vblvets, BIUCB and Ribbons. We call particular attention to our Stoolc of BUACK SILK 9. Which is tho Largeßt in tha colony. Our Stock ot LADIB81 UNDERCLOTHING is Large and Well-assortod, 'and contains all'the Nowest Makes and Styloo, Ladles' and Children's Jerseys in all colours. In tho MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT wo are Offering Particularly Good Valuo In WiiiTß and Gbby Calicos, SußKrriNaa and Flannels.



nOSGRAVE & nO.



ark now oifFawmi Gbbat Advantages to mi Public, ab the? Import their GOODS #rom the Bist Englisu and Fbehch Mangfacterebs, AND ABB SKLLING AT WHObKBALB PRICK . rfIHE MEUIDEN BRITANNIA 00. MANDFACTUBBB3 OF TUB HIGHEST GRADB OV BILVBR PLATBD WARK, OIH ON NIOKKL SILVER AND WHITB METAL. Sample Rooms and Ofllcoa-i-iB. Bast Fourteenth Btroet, Union Square,. New York. Footonca-Woat Merldon, Connecticut. Scle.Agonta forftha North Island, '" *-. a MORRIN spring qhow, 1880. Summer Show, issoo.



OPBNKD-Tho Greateat Variety of DIIKSS GOODS. ON VIEW-Tho Very Latest Fashions in DUEdSKS. SKL LING —The CHEAPEST DRBSSEB in town. fpURE /(ASH QYSTBM. ALL DRAPER? & CLOTHING /^ASH "DRIOES ' -At the CITY HALL ARCADE, GABLICK & CHAN WKLL, Frofbibtors.



YOU will readily meet with what will suit you in DKKSSKS at our Establishment, as we havo nil the NKVVKSi' STYLES in Pompadour and Plain Materials, in Bilk, Cambrics and Prints. Lustres, French Beiges, Sateens. Cashmeree, and the La dies' Favourite, " The Princess of Wales." ~,..:■ : GAKLJCEJe CRANWKLL. PINAFORBS-SICIKTS-lMilly Trimmed Very cheap. GARLICK & CRANWKLL. SILK a—With tho greatest confidence ws assert the CH KAPBST Black and Coloured Bilks aro now being offered by us. BPECIAL- Lyons Gros Grain at 1b 6d. ss, 5s fid Only Two-thirds their Value. Coloured—New Shades—ls 3d, 5a Gd China Silk—a Bargain. . f GARLICK & CRANWKLL. GOLD AND SILVRR TRIMMINGS—BugIe, Seaweed— Fringes for Dresses Millinery Trimming?, ot all kinds '' New Gauzes, just arrived—various colours GARLICK & CRANWKLL. IDOHCUPINB HATS. BKRNHARDT, MARL- X BOROUGH, and all tbe Leading Shapes Trimmed Hats and Bonnets Hats from lid upwards GARLICK & CKANWELL.



pO-OPEKATIYB pASH "pRICE 3. SUNSH A DBS, from Ib.—An Immense Variety in Pompadour, Zenella, Silk and Satin /"I LOVBS.— Open Lace, Fancy Top. Silk, and VT Lisle Thread Gloves Kid Gloves, 1, 2,3,4, 6, and 8 Buttons Two Button Kid at Is lid and 2a (Light and Dark). | r, (The Principal Glovh Warehouse.) GARLICK & CR AN WELL. OLD GOLD AND CREAM LACKS, FRIL LINGS, &C. Pelerines, Braid and Bugle Collarets, Fiehuf, &c Ruflllngs, Fancy Soarvcs Ladles'and Children's Under Clothing GARLICK & ORANWELU NOVBLTIKB Opened up EVERY WKBK, and gold at Co-ofebatiyx Cash PBIOSB, GARLICK & CRANV7ELL. SPLENDID Lot of CRHTONNKB Just Un paoked, 8d to 2s Cd per yard. GARLICK & CRANWSLL. BANKRUPT STOCK of Men's and Boys Clothing and Mercery. Now being HOLD at Robinson's Cost, and Manu factu ors' Prices | . . by GARLICK & CRANWELt. ERY CHEAP TABLE DAMASKS, from Is Ud per yard. ~



WE would remind the Public we havo BACKIFIOHID a Credit Trade tor the sake of establishing the /-10-OPKRATIVE QASB. QYBTBM We Open no Nsw Accounts for Dra pery. We LOSE Customers who ask for - Chkdit; all we aßk In rotaru la a Liberal Support by Cash Buyers, to enable ua to continue what is a PubUo Benefit Our Goods are very Carefully Bought, and Harked at a Very Small Percentage over Coat, and we must do a Lahqb Business to contlQue the System,, and '? • 3 the\Lartfer our "Turn Over*the more our Customers will Benefit by their Support.



jpARLICK & /^RANWELL t CITY HALL AB OAI? E, i QUEEN-STKEET, AUCKLAND. .ij/Ot! ..: ■ AUCKLAND CLOTHING COMPANY, LITE J. B. 110BINS0N. THIS ■OANKRUPT OTOCK IS NOW BBING SOLD iw GARLICK & CRANWELL, DRAPERS, 'CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE ..' . KUBNISUEUS, AT THB CITY HALL ARCADE, At LESS than Two-thirds its Vavub, k To Clear it Off Quickly. i Bought by Tender a* a Labgb dlscotjht ob* obiginal cobt fbom i THB'-TBOBTEES OB THB ESTAmc. *



Spooial Advertisements. nyriiW opring /i oods tar now opening up -s* . AT RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN'S, UI'PER (JUEKN-STRSKT, A Vbry Larcib and CnoioE Lot oip Nlw G88BI! For the Incoming Season's Trade. NEW PRINTS, In Immonso Varloty POMI'ADOUR SATEENS and CAMBRICS ATJ ALE 4. TWILL, in tho Now Shadeß ATHOL LUBTRKS GALATEA BTRIPKS And other Fancy Washing Materials FANCY DKKSB GOODS, from 6d per yd. SUMMER SKIRTS. Very Choap and a Large Stock of GEiXERAL DRAPERY GOODS OF EVKBY DESCRIPTION. Also, NEW CLOTHING (OF ALL KINDS), For Boys' and Men's wear. BOYS' SUITS Job Lines in Boys' KNICER SUITS NEW TWEEDS, Etc. All Carefully Selected, Well Bought, and to be Sold Cheap, A Diboount ot Is in the A allowed npon all Gabii Purchases ot SiOs and Upwards. "DUSHBROOK & T>RIDGMAN XV JO DRAPERS AND OLOTHIBRS, Opposite tho Army and Navy Hotel, UPt'KR QUEHN-3TIIKET. AUCKLAND M. IM URCH IE, MERCHANT TAILOR AND IMPORTER. FRKSH ARRIVALS. ENOr.rsit and Scotch Tweeds—7 oases by ' l/onhnuigar' Sicimk SuiTiMia in Bluo and lllaok, of a New Make and Finish Something Nkw In Unnnookburn Twoods, which was awarded Ist prlßO at tho Sydney Exhibition S/xony Tweeds in Itluo and Black, of superior quality und new design. Another Consignment to arrlvo by ' Fornglcn. Samploa mailed to any address. Tho immonao Quantity ot Clothing wo ship to tho largo oltles and towns lv the colony is a sutUoiontguarantoo that tho QUALITY and MAKE of these Goods cannot bo equalled. Orders by mail will rooolvo our boat attention. WANTBD, four First-class Tailors, to whom constant employment will bo given at tho ton: ponny \ox ,



M. U U X C H I E, Opposite Arch. Clark $c Son's, SnORTLAND BTIUCBT. THE BEST VALUE FOli KEAUY MON X V is tub MEN*) CLOTHING (& BOYS' MANOTACTtmKD HV TIIB NEW ZKALAND CLOTIIINO FACTORY. Whloh can be purchased nt their Retail Branches now estab isbed all over Now Zoulauii. Tho Uiwrmontj aro Thoroughly Shrunk Tho Kit and Style aro Porfeot Tho Workmanship is equal to b:spoko The Trimmings aro of Superior Quality and Strongth The Tweeds are or tho Very Beat Desotlption Tho Stook is the JLargost in tho Southora Uoml sphore Tho Tall, Short, Lean, and Stout can bo equally Well Klttod The Woods are all Marked In Plain Figurc3 Tbe System ok Business is t.t Exchanok kvkuy articlk that does not Give Satisfaction. And la addition to all these advantages you can purohaso A SINGLE GARMKNT AT THE WHOLE SALS PRICE. Mercery, Hats, Shirts, Ties, Soarfs, Bags, Portmanteaux, Rugs, and BUnkots at Whole sale Prices. Thousands of Discerning Customers'; testify that tho Now Zea'and Clothing Factory's Uor men ta are the Very Best Valuo for Ready Money. AUCKLAND BRANCH: Queon-streot (opposite Theatre Royal). Thames Branch: Albort-siccot, Thames. J. FTIZSIMON3, Manager.



Meetings, Jilntertainments, &o. October 23, 1880. Theatre Royal—Mr and Mrs Harts' " Molly's Dilemma," 8 p.m. Albert null—English and Continental Views, 8 p.m. Hand Ball Matoh—Gloeaon's Hotel V.M.C A.—Blblo Reading, 7.30 p.m. Davls's'Boxlng Saloon—Hobso nstreet