SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

riT w wjtitr) Thlß SvonlnK, 8.25 HUH WATBKj To-morrow Morning, 8.15 BUNSKT This KveninK, 5.53 UJ N BISK.—To-Morrow Morninot, 5.0 l o.OON'S AQK.—Last Quarter, 2Uth, 10.18 P.m,

ARRIVALS.

HBT EVRNIN-O.

Argylo, 8.5., Crawford, from Whangarci

to-day. Glonclg, 8.5., Farquhar, from Tauranga Kelianco, kotoh, Lawaon, from Kuasell Southern Cross, s.s , Helander, from Naplor

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Waltnkl, b fl,, MoGillivrny, for Tauranga lona, e.g., Stophenaon, for Kusiell

TO-DAY.

GlenolK. 8.8., Farquhar, for ltussoU City of Now York, P.M.s.s.,Soabury,forSydnoy Argylo, a 8., Crawford, for WhunKarei Freetrader, btmiuf, McArthur, for Wrmußaroa Scottish Laseio, barque, Coutour, forjsau Franolsoo -»— Poarl, kotch, ltennio, for Raro tonga

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Now Plymouth and South—Tniaroa, to-morrow Melbourne, via Houth—Hotomahana, Thursday Han Friiicisoo—Scottish Lassie, at ouco Now York—Camille, loading , ... Norfolk Island and Nouraoa-Marlon, loading Giaborno direct—Comorang liondon-Loch Doon, loading; Helen Denny to TiranuiKii — Glenolg, Thursday : Waltakl, Monday . _~ Whangorei—Argylo, Tuosdays and Fridays ; Waitakl, Fridny RuseoU—lona, Monday; Waitakl, Wednesday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Rotomahana, 5.8., from Sydney, Wednesday Hytena, H.1.G.M.5., from Samoa Wuikato, Bhii) (M.P.K V.) from London, sallod

June 25th „ , Wanganui, obip (Q.L.S.P.), from London, Bailed

Aug. ith Fcrnglen. brq. (W.T.B.H), from London, sallod JulylCth Loch Fleet, barquo (LK.P.B.), from Lon!on sailed Aug. 2G Loch Urr, barque (W.Q.1.-.K.), from London,

loading Ingeburg, barquo, from New York; sailol

June 17 Glonloru, barque (W.G.P.T.), f torn London, load-

Luttorworcb, barqua, from London, sailed July S Cabarfoldh, barquo |?.Q..\l.J.),from Hongkong IjOookuid, bar.iuo, from Hoburt Town Stag, barque, from Adelaide, tailed Helen Douiiy, barque, from Lytielton. sailed 20th Ocean Rancor, liarquentine, (W.T.N.V.J Horn New York, sailed April iiSt.li Kstelle, biirquentine, from Lyitolton

nWbrlg'antine'iw.L.G.P.). from Lovuka Arathpu, origantino, froiuLyttolton Boreaus, brinnutlno, froiuLovuku

IMPORTS.

Per Loclmairar, torn London :—1 chbo hair and tooth brushes, 1 do. bath »pongo, 1 do. tur key sponge, 1 do. ivory and shell combs, 1 do. silvor-cap smelling bot'les nnd novcltiea, 1 do. nursery toiletware. 1 do. indlarubbcr Kpcds. 2 do. eeltzogono?, 1 do. puff boxes, 1 do. infant's feeding bottles, 1 do. spray apparatus and medi cal appliano s, 1 do. truaaes, 3 do. patent modi clues G do. chemicals, 1 balo demy wrapi>in« paper, 1 crate new filters.—Messrs Sharland and Co.

Per Southern Cross, from Napior, CO bullocks, 330 Bheop.

EXPORTS.

Per City of New York, for Sydnoy, 17 bales of fungus, 2 packages ot canvas.

Outwards Coastwise.—Atlantic, for Rus eel!; Mary Ann, for Whaugaroa.

The barquonlino Roderick Dim loft Port Chalnixra for Auckland yostorday with a cargo of breadstuff.

Tho barqno Langstono arrived at Xapier from this port on Saturday! night, bho loids there (or London.

Tho P.M. s.P. City of Now York resumed her voyage to Sydney at nn early hour thii morn- Ing, with the following pa3Bengers:—Cabin: Messrs K. M. Marnock, J. D*vies, J. A. Har- Btow. Hteerago: Mrs Keca and child, Messrs A. D. Sheflleld, T. tne.land wifo, W. D. Ruckor. R. Humphreys, R. D. Farroll, John Jones, Thomaa Riordan, JolinFalris, Martin Bronnen, Thomas McCarthy.

The b.b. Glonclg proceeded to Russell this afternoon oa her monthly coaling trip. Sho is announced to leave for Russell on Thursday. Tho brigautino Ada. U. Owen left. Port Chalmers yesterday for Oamaru, where sho will load with produce for Auckland.

The barque Glenlora, for Auckland, patsed Portland on August 7.

The schooner Taurarga arrived at Port Chalmers from the Thames yest3rday with a cargo of timber.

The brigantino Linda Weber, and ketch Venn?, -were loading at Mercury Bay yesterday. Tho barqoe Freetrader proceeded to Wlian garoa to flu up with tlmbor for Launceatou.

The yacht Thotis has been sold by Mr Bailey to a Wellington gentleman. Sbo will ba taken down next week by Captain Minohin.

The s.s. Argyle arrived last evening from Whangnrei and Mangapai with 115 sucks and 30 cases kauri gum, 25 head cattle, 6 boxos eggs, 2 boxes butter, and 2 tons eundrio?. Passen gers: .Mra Coppol, Messra Whitelaw. Scott, Naden, Worsnop, Pratt, Watt, and six in llio steerage.

The s.s. Glenolg, from Tauranga, broueht the followinKpassengers:—Wjlio, Solomon Hulme, Cramp, Home, Ueokor, Murtagh, Edmonds, Marßden, Gilchrist, Sut'on, Drown, Pierce, Williams, Clark, Joucs, Wilkins, and threo in thesteorago.

The barqua Cathorino Jane cntorod out at the Customs to day for Whangaroa, whero sho will load with timbar for Melbourne.

The ketch Speedwell has been placed on the berth again for Norfolk Island. Sho is ex pocted to sail about Friday naxt. At tho time tho mail steamer collidod with tho wharf yesterday, the voasel wai under tha charge o( tho captain, who had assumed the responsibility. He has paid the amount of the damago in to the Harbour Board.

The s.s. Southern CrO33 will not loavo for Lsvuka until to-morrow afternoon.

The schooner Marion cleared to day for Nou mea, via Norfolk Mand, with general cargo, and one passenger, Mr J. J. Marshall.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES. Tala'oa, s.s , Malcolm, for the South

The fnlon Co.'s s.s. Talaroa left tho Manukau at 8.30 this morning with tho following passen gers:—Mr and Mrs Ainkin. Mr and Mrs K. Rodger?, Mra LitcliQold. Mlbsbs Hodgera and M. Madden. Messrs Phillips, Lyons, Hainc, Murdoch. T. Madden, J. Jones, Phillipps, Munro, Gumley. Uasholl, Qoldwator, Buttle, 4 Sistera of the Sacred Heart.

PORT OF TAURANGA.

Arrived, IGth :-T,eo, cutter, Conway, from Thamec.with timber; Hetty, schooner, Keidfrom Great Barrier, -with firewood. Departures, 16th :—Sunderland, cutter, Allan, forcoaetin ballast. At a meeting ot the Victoria Wharf Company held on Wednesday, a proposal from the Union Steamship Company to lease the wharf, was considered and accepted after some discussion.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

RuesEiT, this day. ABRIVAL OF THE ROTOMAHANA FROM SYDNKY. The B.s Rotomahana, Captain Thos. Under wood, Bailed from Sydney at 10 p,m. on the 16tU Instant, and elared tho Heads at 10 50 p.m. f*ho experienced moderate south-weat winds the first two days out; thenoe light variable winds until the morning of the 20th instant, when strong southerly winds were mot with. She passed the Three- Kings at 3.40 p.m. on the 20th, I and arrived at Kussell at 5.30 a.m. on the 21st. faloon passengers— For Auckland: Mr John Wright, Mr Walter C. Forbes. Mr H. Robert son. Mr 8. Lo Kleminsr, Kov W. P. Oust, Mrs Sutherland, Misa Leaf, Miaa Noilson. For LyMelton :Mr Green. Kor Dunedln iMr Alex. Lane. There aro also 2(3 stoorage pasaen«orß. Arrived : lona, from Auckland, at 7.15 a.m.

Taubanga, this da 7. .Arrived: Waltakl, from Auckland.at 7.15 a.m.

The iniquity of counterfeiting lies not so muoh in tho hurt dono totlio proprietors of tho gonuino article, for this can only be of a pecu niary character, but to tho poodlo on whom the imposition is practiced. Doubtless, many haw buen leiri to disn-lievcin the virtuo and ellleaoy of Udolpho Wolfe's Schiodam Aromatic Schnapps, from tho fnct thut they havo been in geniously misled to boliovo that what they were using wua tho original. But a knowledge of tho article Itself would econ detect tho fraud.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

Mails wir.L Clohb as Uniikk:— Tina Day. For Wnngnrol Heads, "Wuinu, Wanftarol, and Mangapai, por Argylo, at 1 p.m Wednesday, 22nd instant. Kor Coromandol, por Coronmndol. at 11.30 a.m. For Lovnka, and U'riondly laluuds.pcr Soutnorn Cro»s, at 3 p.m. For Thamoß, per ltntomnhnna, at 3 l!fl p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Waltakl, at 1 p.m. For Thames, por Kntorp; i-c, at 5.30 p.m, Thursday, -3rd instant. ForO'sborno, Niipiur, Southern port 3, nnd Aim tralinn Colonies, por Rotonmliann, at i) a.m. I For Wluiiangl, Talma, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Olone'K, at 1 p.m.

FniDAY, 2ltli instant. For ltii«acll, Kawukuwn. and Australian Colonies, per Hotorua, at 3 p.m. S. B. UIBS. Chief Po3tmnßtcr.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

September 21, ISSO. Thoatrc Royal—" Dr Clrdo," S p.m. Y.M.C.A.—Uonnca1 Grand Vocal Compotilio 1 and Limelight Exhibition, 7 p.m.

Pnnmnro Hall—Dramatic and Musical Enter tainment and Dance, S p.m. Monthly Inspection of Companies ot Hitlo Biitnllion—Drill Shed, 7.30 p.m.

DEATH.

KDQKH.—At Wyuyard street, on Soplcmhor 21, 1SS1), nt 1 p.m., houisa, the beloved wife of Hamuol Kd«or: aired lil.

We Jicreh/ certify the iasuc of the Auckland Evening Star jor the week ending September 18//1-, 1880, to have been as under : — Monday, Sept. 13 6,152 Tuesday, „ H 6,106 AVoclncsdny, „ 15 0,114 Thursday, ~ 1G 0,144 Friday, * „17 5,986 Saturday, „IS 0,011 Total issue for week ... 36,573 GKOItUK KKASKU) Pllblln Account- J- unts and T. LKIGIt WHITE I Olty Auditors.

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1880.

For tho c.iusc that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, l-'or tlio future in the distance, And the eood that we can Jo

We give tc-ilay a full budgot of English news received by tho mail. It includes about the usual average of disasters and big sen.satio.is, and the political and general intelligence is of more than ordinary interest. At tention was absorbed in England by four great topics—the disturbances iv Ireland, the disaster to General Bur rows, the Eastern Question, and bad trade aud bud crops. The first two evils have been in a measure amelior ated by subsequent events. Tho nows from Ireland in tho early part of August consisted of accounts of agrarian agitation, tho shooting of landlords,

threatening letters, landing of tho arms, nnd general disturbance ; but a

telegram towards tho close of tho month reports that an abundant harvest has provided work for idlo hands, and food for empty stomachs. There was consequently less timo for mob-meetings, and more limited employment for blunderbusses. Even the irrepressible Parnell had relaxed before the firm attitude of the Govern ment, and finding thut ho could not extort concessions by obstruction pro posed compromise. Perhaps tho at tempted assassination of Mr Boyd, Crown Solicitor of New Ross, and his two sons (one of whom died from his wounds), and other outrages, contri buted as much as anything to bring the arch-agitators to a sense of their fearful responsibility in inflaming the minds of ignorant and excitable men. However, plenty is the best apostle of peace and contentment, and a bountiful harvest is doing more for Ireland than all her patriots and English statesmen put together could havo accomplished. It is to be regretted that the same can not be reported of Great Ijritain. A curse appears to rest on the land. An other season of continuous wet has de stroyed the last hope of the fanners and driven them to despair. They fire leaving their homes in hundreds, mostly for America, but a good many for this colony. Manufacturing trado sympa thises with the great agricultural in-

dustry; it is intensely depressed. Workmen, unwilling to submit to the stern necessities, have aggravated their own misfortunes by great strikes, and the iron-masters in

Scotland have retaliated by blow ing out their fires. The whole out look is gloomy, and it is not there fore to be wondered at, despite the continual attacks on Now Zealand which now appear in tho English press, many still oontomplate depar ture for this colony. As Sir Julius Vogel very forcibly pointed out in a letter to the " Times," depression in the colonies and depression in England mean two totally different tilings. " From a colonial point of view," he says, " there has uncpuestionably been some distress, but the distress which the temporary excess of labour occa sions in a colony is no more to be compared with the suffering to which the working classes in this country aro too frequently subjected than the extraction of a tooth is to be compared with the amputation of a limb. Tho one is temporary ani more or less pain ful for the moment; the other bears, not unseldom, life-long consequences." Money, lie declares, is now becoming, plentiful in the island, and lie expects a sharp re-action in the coming seasion. Excess of labour can have but a tem porary significance in a land that will support 20,000,000, and has, as yet, but half a million inhabitants. Men with families he does not recommend to emigrate, but an active young man with £500, Sir Julius Vogel writes, may consider himself a capitalist. "To a person of small means, content to live frugally, and pos sessing a knowledge of agriculture), New Zealand is a paradise compared with anything he can hope for at home. He may own instead of rent the land he farms ; ho may revel in all tho enjoyments of English country life; and he may educate his children with a knowledge that bright careers will be within reach of his boys, and good husbands forthcoming for his girls."

Messrs Fraser and White, City Auditors and Public Accountants, certify the issue of the Star last week as 36,573.

Cable communication with England is interrupted.

The 8,8. Kotomahana arrived at Russell to-day. Her passenger list from Sydney appears in our shipping column.

Twenty thousand Americans went abroad during the last ceason, and it is estimated that they spent £2,000,000 in Europe. Could'nt a few thousand of them make a tout thin way '!

Prior to the departure ot the barque Hcottinh Lusflio for tiau Francisco to-d:iy, iilic was boarded by several detectives, who made a diligent cuareh on board for missing jewellery, but -without auy success.

Wo are requested to notify to Waiioa passengers that the train from JKiveruend now runs to the now station at Hellemville, adjacent to the wharf where the Wairoa steamers lie. We should think that it is the duty of the railway ollicials to acquaint passengers of this fact and thus prevent people from alighting at the old station necessitating (heir having to traverse the line on foot across two bridges over creeks, one of which is very dangerous. Perhaps when an accident occurs this will be remedied

Last evening a waira discussion took place at the St. Sepulchre's Mutual Im prove in cut Class en the subject of "Taxation: Should it be direct or indirect ?" Mt'S-U'H Kwington aud Williamson for indirect taxation, and Messrs Usher and Burtonfor direct taxation. Many amusing historical and modern illustrations were brought foi ward bearing on the subject. Tho re solution on being put to the mooting was carried by a largo majority in favour of indirect taxation.

In accordance with tho wishes of persona who did not hear Mr Hayter's illustrated lecture last wcok the lecturer has consented to re-deliver it to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, iv the Alexandra-street school room, Itev. Joseph Long iv tho chair. The cartoons are original and amusing, drawn expressly for this lecture. Mr Uaytor'a object, however, is not simply to nmii'o, but to benefit his fcllowmen by impnrtiiij! in an agreeable manner sage counsel in relation to health and physical improve ment.

There was a moderately good attendance at tho Theatre Royal last evening to witness the first production of tho new live-act comedy, "Dr Clyde." Tho character of " Higfiins," tho doctor's man, was imper sonated by Mr \V. 11. hingnrd, while Mi™ liingnrd iippimrod as Kmily, tho doctor's daughter. The representation was most successful, and will be repeated this even*

To (he Editor: Sir,—Will you allow me :i short space in your valuable paper to con. tritdict the statement made in your icpoit ol Mr Kdwanl Hart's ca>o at the I'ulicG Com I on Saturday last. I wiili mont t?nij>liji'i cally to iis-crt that ho never thrashed ; i a-saulted me at tiny lime. If you wi I kindly insert this you will oblige—Your", etc., Mjts li-KT. -'[I'lu! Htntcment refeiml to was made in the cuur.se of the evidence, -ED.E.S.]

An International Food Kxhibition will be open at London from October 12th I.) 20th. The objects arc to bring prominently before all classes ami in iv comprehensive manner, the multitudinous articles applied* bio for food in both animal and vegetable kingdoms, together with various modes df producing and preparing the same for con sumption, embracing nil difluront processes of manufacture, preservation and cooking.

To-morinw evening, aL half-past seven o'clock, thi'io will bo ;i grand Sr.ioptican entertainment in the L'onsonby Woslcyau Church. The views comprise) choice scenes ou the lihine ami English scenery. The descriptive Lecture will bo given by the Hey 11. 11. Uowabury. Tho pioceeds ate in aid of tlio school funds. Admission, Is.

Tlio Wilcox and While; Amcricnn organ is tho b.-st in the colonies botli for quality of tone anil durability, tho groat number sold bchur a sure test of favour with the musical portion of our Auckland friends. On Thurs day next, we observe, Messrs Tonka ami Co. liuve received instructions to sell by auction their last consignment of these justly celebrated instruments, which are now open for inspection at their mart.

At a fashionable dinner Riven liy an eminent bank manngcr in the Wanganui district tho other day, :i waiter, improvised for the occasion, was the cause of a scmip. A maiden lady of uncertain ago, but decided1 primness, languidly asked is he had any more lemonade. With commendable brisk ness, but unpardonable tnmilinrity, hi; replied : " Any mortal quantity, niy dear." The lady shrieked, and the host rose in his might and bade the waiter depart to the regions below.

Another daring robbery of jewellery occurred, it is believed, ou Saturday evening at the VVaverley Hotel, although the pro perty was not misled until Sunday morning. It is supposed that the perpetrators were the same that committed the robbery last week at the City Club Hotel. The jewellery taken from the Waverley Hotel is estimated at £'18, chiclly belonging to .Miss .Stewart, and was stolen from hor bedroom. Strange to say, however, the thieves in their eager ness missed ;i valuable gold watch, worth £50. The police have uarticulara of the property stolon, aud arc making eveiy possible cll'ort to truce the jewellery and secure tho thioves.

In our advertising columns it will beseeu that the Primitive Methodists of Alexandra street Church are again to tho fore. This time they propose holding a bazaar in the buildings, Queen-street, next the " Herald" Ullice, to aid in liquidating the debt now upon the ministei's residence, Wokefield street. The object is one that should com mand itself to tho Christian public. We believe the ladies have worked with untiring energy fora considerable time past, and we have no doubt but that the display of articles will bo worthy of the occasion. The bazaar will be opened at 2 p.m. on Thursday, nnd will continue open for the two following days.

The " Flying Scotchman," on which tho accident occurred—particulars of which wo published yesterday—is one of the four fastest trains run on English railways. The distance from London to Edinburgh is 397 miles, and is made iv 9 hours and 30 mm., or at the rate of .12 miles per hour, includ ing stops. Over tho portion of the road between London and Peterborough the distance of 76.{- miles is made in 1 hour and 32 minutes, or at the rate of 50 miles per hour. Another well-known fast train h the " Flying Dutchman," on the London nnd Southwestern Railway, which makes the distance from London to Plymouth, 24GA miles, in G hours and 15 minutes, or at the rate of 42 miles an hour, the sumo speed as that of the " Flying Scotchman." A faster train than cither of these is that on the Northwestern Railway known as the " Wild liishrnan," which runs from Lou don to Ilolyhead, a distance of 2CS miles, in G hours and 35 minutes, or at tho rate of 43 miles por hour, including stops. These are tho three longest routes over which last trains are urn in Great Britain. There aro several shorter routes over which much better time is madc.'uotably the route from London to Swindon, on thu Great Western Railway, a distance of 77,t miles, which is made in 1 hour and 27 minutes, or at the rate of 53.^ miles per hour. This is the fastest time made on any of the English railways.

The theme that is exercising society circles in San Francisco," says the corres pondent of the " Otago Daily Times," " is the supposed approachingmarriage of General Grant's son to the daughter of J. C. Flood, the great mining king and banker, of this city. The young lady has two millions of doilers in United States registered bonds as a dowry, and Hie young gentleman has the glory which reflects upon him from tho halo which surrounds the great General and late President of the United States, his father. This i 3 a fair trade-money for position; position for money. The mushroom million aire united to the mushroom General nnd President by the marriage of their children. One from the liquor saloon has risen to tho banker's chair, and the other from the tan yard rose to the head of the army and tho Presidential chair. There is no doubt but that this union of mushrooms will produce a very aristocratic kind of fungi. Your readers may foolishly suppose that here we do not believe in aristocracy. There they are quite wrong. We adore it."

Mr Allen West, will hold the last re-union of his classes in the Choral Hall on. the evening ot Thursday next. Tho event is being looked forward to with very pleasur able anticipations by Ihis numerous pupil", and it is expected that the gathering will lie a most enjoyable one in every respect. Con siderably more than 250 children, all dressed in white, will be present, and the great majority of the members of the adult classes have already been sup. plied with tickets. Indeed, taking the number of applications for tickets as a criterion, it may safely be said that the assemblage will be a very numerous and fashionable one. Arrangements have been made by which the children and adults will dance alternately, and it is thus expected that there will be no inconvenience experi enced from overcrowding. The programme of dances is au attractive one, including the new Queen quadrilles, the Landers' quadrilles, the lively and pleasant country and Spanish dances, interspersed with the various round dances. A "specialty" in connection with the rc-nniou will be tho fancy Christmas dance and song, "Mistle toe Bough," performed by 50 picked dancers dressed in pure white, with trim mings composed of natural sprays of holly and ivy, appropriate to the occasion. During an interval, the old Court dance minuet, " de la Cour," will be danced by the bride grooms and bridesmaids. Selections of vocal and instrumental music will be ren dered during the evening by young ludy pupils and others. All children will be admitted gratuitously, and a nominal charge will bo made for adults. Admission will lie by ticket only, and these cannot be obtained after to-inorro.v. In order that the gathering may be as select as possible, all tickets arc endorsed with the name of, the purchaser and the seller,

Miss Mildred Ansell and Mr Eliiot were married this morning at St. Pauls Church by the Kcv. C. M. Nelson. The happy couple will speud the honeymoon at Sydney.

A football match is arranged for Saturday next betweou the employe's of Messrs E. Porter & Co. and those of Messrs T. & S. Morriu. Sharp play and hard kicks arc anticipated, as the players are of an iron typo.

'I he grand vocal competition inaugurated by Mr Dunnes will take place this evening iv the lecture room of the Young Men's Christian Association (Mr 11. Brett in tho chair). Tho names of the competitors ami tho titles of their songs appear elsewhere. In addition to Mr Dennes' four valuable sowing machines a prize will bo given by Pro. Calliau, namely, one year's musical tuition free of charge, The judges ai'O Mm Mitchell, Mr Gordon Gooch, and Mr Slater, the organist; of St. Mary's, Parnell.

It is said that it lias been decided to cs talilish a special chancery for the trial of press matters in Russia, under the direction of the lenient ollicial under whoso recent direction of the existing Press Bureau not a single punishment has been iiillictcd, and it is expected that all questions concerning the press will bo doalt with by the ordinary courts of justice.

The Kp."om Mutual Improvement Society has a membership of fifty. On Friday Mr Page will read a paper ou the advantages enjoyed by young men of the present day, aud ut a futuro meeting theie will bo a debate on the question whether tho election of Sir George Grey to political life has been conducive to tho welfare and advancement of the colony.

On the 25th October next 7.500 acres of the Waimato Plains will be olleicd for sale ou deferred and immediate payment—the Former at £5 per acre and the upset price of the latter at auction, £4,

Mr Gairard says our report did not fairly represent Ins meeting yesterday. There wore 351) present, and no hoys. He further states that tho principal topic for discussion was tho .C1!),O(K) which the City Council linvo lo Hpend, and which ho saya may be spent, without letting contracts.

Last evening the service of Hong illustra tive uf the life of " \.luv\e Tom " was (j'VOll in the Congregational Sunday School, New Norih ltoiul, to a good audience, nnd pas sed oil' in n very satisfactory manner. Tho singers wen: in good voice, nnd sang with beautiful effect, Mr Goldie was reader and did his part in a very able manner ; iv the pathetic passages ho Wns peilVcticin. During tho interval refreshment1* were given out on a liberal hciilc, and all went away seemingly well pleased aud perfoctly satisfied.

Old settlers and old Auckland houses are

successively fulling away, Thin morning the huuso and «hop in Shortlund-Htrect, next to tho establishment of Messrs Winks

aud Ilall, and for some years in tho occupa liun of Mr Henry Koebing, fell to earth this morning for the purpose of milking way for

i building more beautiful and more in

accordance with the spirit of the agi>. Tho stores of Mows Winks and ilall aio (loomed to the came fate, aud ere long tho "little dliHtpitn" of Mr 11. Probort will succumb to necessary demands, and make room for :i more commanding and com modioti.H furniture warehouse.

A very creditable oil painting, copied from the oiijjimil by a celebrated nrli.it, U now on view in the shop window of Mensra Phillipps and .Son. The painting is the work of nn Auckland lady, Miss Mary Graiir, daughter of Mr Thomas Craig, and represents the beautiful lake uf Loch Ka trine, in tho Trosnchs, at sunset. Tho picture rellects one of the most charming parts of the Trosachs, The tintings and shading peculiar to the hour are in harmony with nature executed with artistic fidelity, embracing the scenery nnd rocky declivities iv all their rugged grandeur, and peaceful iuletHof p;i»tui'iil beauty. Mi-s Craig was a pupil of Mis Duvia and Mr Hoy to. hhe is now iv Sydney teaching drawing nnd painting.

Mr Millie, agent of Messrs Grant and Foster, has received ndvicea by the mail that the Reports on New Zealand have been sent out by the Orient Company's steamer Ciizco. The report [has been very favour-

ably noticed by colonists in England, and has been largely circulated. Sir Julius Vogcl took a thousand copies. Mr Grant writes that Ins time is almost wholly occu pied in answering inquiries. The result is that several large capitalists are coming out at once; others aro only now giving up their farms and cannot come until n<>xt spiing. Tho harvest projects iv Kuyland, which at one lime looked promising, are now as bad as ever. The heavy rains have done terrible damage. The wheat crops iv many places is completely duitroyed. Iv one large village in Yorkshire the whole of the tenants arc giving up their farms iv a body aud coming to Now Zealand.

Return of tho sick treated at the Pro vilicial District Hospital for the week ending Saturday, September 13th, ISSO. iicuinmcd last return 99 ; admitted since, 14 ; discharged, 9; died 5; remaining, 99; male, SO ; females, 19. Arrangement of cases : zymotic, 12 ; constitutional, 11 ; local, 49; developmental, l(i; violent, 11. Five deaths occurred, viz., E.S., male, aged 71 yearn, ou 13 iust., of general debility ;J. A , male, nged 77 years, on Kith iust., of general debility ; HJI., male, aged 30 years, on lGthinst., injury of body ;J. 15., male, aged 53 .vcars, ou 17 thinet., of Bright's disease; W.M., rnn]e, rtged 23 years, on 17th inst., of phthisis pulmonalia. Thanks aie re turned to Mrs Holmes, Mitford, and Lind say, for illustrated newspapers and old linen forwarded by Dr. Goldsbro,

The fishermen complain that there is no protection for them in Auckland, having no landing-place anywhere, the police con stantly interfering with the landing of the (ish. 'They stato that whilst the Thames uVhrrmcn are permitted to land 'their fish nt Queen-street wharf no abiding place can be found for the local mot). Another griev ance is that whilst lishing licenses aro being enforced here in no other part of tho district of Auckland are tho license feo3 enforced. They s-ay that theirs is a very laborious and precarious livelihood ; that they bring into market quantities of food for human con sumption ; that they keep dowu the price of meat; and that they are of real benefit to tho place, whereas fishermen from out side who send their iish to this market escape the persecution and annoyance the Auckland fishermen are subject to by the local authorities ; and finally that a quan tity of fish unlit for human consumption enters this market to the detriment of the men here, who bring in really fresh fish. They think the Government should appoint a h'sh inspector.

At the weekly meeting of the St. James1 Mutual Improvement Association last even ing Mr A. S. Hcid delivered a somewhat lengthy lecture on "Criticism." Tho at tendance was not quite so large as might have been anticipated trom the interesting nature of the discourse; Mr H. Haslett occupied the chair. Mr Reid handled his subject in a very creditable manner, taking up in succession the various points coming under the general head. He advocated sound, wholesome, and, iv exceptional cases, even severe criticism on the part of the presi and public : and felt confident that the results would in all cases bo most beneficial to those couerned, who had no thing to fear from tho elucidation of truth, l'hc lecturer spoke strongly in his remarks upon indifferent concerts, actors, and ama teur entertainments, and considered that impartial criticism cuuld only have the ell'ect of assisting towards " tho survival of the attest." At the close of his paper the lecturer was warmly complimented ou its construction and on tho ideas embodied in it. Tho business for next week is, "Arc Early Marriages Conducive to National and Individual Prosperity ?" Allirmativc, Mr Crawford ; negative, Mr Olipliaut.

The annual meeting of the Waikato Turf Club was held on Saturday evening last at Hamilton, Mr Wainwright iv the chair. Tho stiitemeut of accounts showed the receipts for last year to be £794 13s 4d, and the expenditure to £S2S 9* Bd, showing a debit balance in tho general account of £33 10s 4d. The guarantee account for the erection of buildings, &c., had been reduced during the year by £90, leaving a balance still owing of £165. The statement of assets and liabilities showed a balance in favour of the club of £399 11s sd. It was agreed that all members in arrears at the time of the spring meeting be struck oil' the books. The following ofiicers were then elected:—President, Col. Lyon; Vice. President, Captain Steole ; Committee : Messrs J. M. Carpenter, W. S. Ruther ford, S. Steele, Frank Pilling, A. W. AVaiu wright, K. Hill, W. C. Breakoll, K. W. Hammond, Youge, IS. Byron, 0. Laishley. At a meeting of the Committee held subse quently, the following positions were lilled : —Treasurer, Mr K. Hill; judge, Dr Wad dington; clerk of scales, Mr Bradley ; starter, Mr 'J. J. Storey; and clerks of course, Messrs Pilling, and James Taylor. Stewards : Messrs Carpenter, Storey, Taylor, AVhile, Claude, Northcroft, Jack son, Whitakcr, and liuckland, It win de cided to appoint a paid secretary, ami to invite applications for thcollicc. The selec tion of a liandicnpper was deferred. It was decided that the Spring Meeting should take place on the la^t Friday in November, and the following items for the programme were agreed to :—Maiden Plato of 30iOVK, ; Handicap Hurdlojlittce, lt-t prize 25sov.<, 2ud piizessr>vs; and Turt Club Spring Handi cap of SOaovs. The remainder of the pro gramme was deferred, to allow the Cavalry an opportunity of joiuiny in the races.

The I'oHsonby 'buses will leave on Thurs day evening at half-past 6 and 7 o'clock for Mr Allan West's grand re-uuiou at the Choral Hall, and return at the conclusion of the gathering.

A novel method of utilising prison labour has been introduced in the State Prison of California. The plan is to employ the convicts in the manufacture of grain bags which are supplied to farmers, and for this purpose one hundred looms with the accompanying machinery has been set up.

Scintillations.

' Ho fcrlot; for, it is with words aa with sun beams ; the more thny aroojndonsod, thodeopor thoy burn.'— Southey.

It is rumoured that the District Judges of the Colony are about to receive their conge. Prospecting parties are sotting out from Alexandra for the Kaimauawa ranges.

A cavalry corps is being formed at Tiuiranga, Madame do Lesscpa has presented her husband with a line hoy. A coming revelation to "swallow:"— Ketten's slyle. The '"Bay of Plenty Times" refers to the local lairikins as " tliO3C gentry." The unemployed of Uroymouth ask tho Minister of Works to provide itnmediato employment for 101) men. .Some women were evidently born to blush unseen, at least they are never seen to blush.

Wliy nro some organists like Marrion cttcs? Because they often play without feeling. Jnmea Can-, dork in the Union Bank of Australia at Uokitiki, lias been drowned whilo fishing. It is officially stated that the cattle on fifteen farms in Lancashire, England, .arc in fected with plcuro-pneumonia. Father Golden was thrown from his horse at lluntley on Saturday, and severely in jured his side. A Massachusetts minister cloacd his sermon, prcnclicd to his children, with: " Hoys, lovo your country, your God, and your girl." J. K. Einmett opens the Grand Opera ITousqon Monday with a revised edition of " Fritz."

Captain Norm' brahma lion at Taurangi lias laid an egg weighing HJom,

An information has been sworn against a a person at Gisborno for rape on a child only four years old.

Messrs Super, l>icke<on. Wallace, Heath cote, and Crombic, have been elected com initlee of the Ngaruawaliia Cricket Club.

Tha residents of Hobson-fltrect want i jel'y erected at Hie end ot the thorough fare, and s.) do the residents of Nelson-slree at the end of their thoroughfare.

Why is the A. Battery of Artillery con sidered the best lighting corps in Auckland '! Because they will not have " Peace" at any price. " None of your jaw," is what (he bather said when the shark tried to scrape an acquaintance with him. Mrs F. M. liatcs, who arrived from Am tralia several weeks since, expects to go Kast .shortly, as there is no immediate pros pect of a local engagement. A lady of'tho Sultan's harem who took refuge in the British limba'-sy lit Constanti nople, and was subsequently .surrendered, has been strangled as au accomplice in the p:ilaco conspiracy. Kansas school-teacher: "Where does your grain go to V" " Into the hopper." "What hopper?" "Grasshopper," triumphantly shouted a scholar.

The Rev, iMr Evans gave a very success ful lecture in Hamilton on "Oddities." Mr J. B. Whyte, M.11.1i., occupied the chair. Mr and Alls Macintosh contributed several choice musical nioiceaux, which were much appreciated.

Mr Drown, whose lectures on conditional immortality have attached so much atten tion, has bought a farm at Maugarc, ami intends to settle there. 8

It is rumoured that the cold-blooded murderer Winiata was in Cambridge one day last week and got drunk there. The police should keep their eyes open.

A woman who went to a concert to hear Blind Tom " piny by car," says that she was swindled and wants the fraud exposed. She Miys that instead of playing by car, he played with his lingers just liko other performers. Why is it that the m hers of the Artil lery are such groat consi,.;:eisif perfumery ? Because the "Burns" '.Ley had has left them with several " IVj.icf," that have to be (Hired by using!" Hobo "-water. Paris gossip : Two female friends meet after a long Reparation and exchange con fidences. "Yes, my dear, I have been a widow for six months." " And I for nearly five years." "The same lucky woman you always were." A capital swarm ot bees for the Press and peoplo of Canterbury to introduce : —

I! hnmbla, 15 hopeful. H handeonio. H kind. I) thankful, li oureful, to neighbour's faulta blind. H truthful, H upright, U downright, aeroo. And you will bo nuar what wo wish men to H.

Mr G. M. Kccd is on his way to the colony as the advance ngent of a party of wealthy settlers, for whom he is commis sioned to select a suitable block of land. Mr l'ced will probably arrive in Auckland about the end of October, and the settlors in December.

Mr J, Stewart, C. X., has decided in favour of the deviation of the road as pro- Dosed by the Mount Edeu Board, and op posed by a number of objecting ratepayers. The South Auckland Cattle Board at a meeting held on Saturday in Cambridge removed the restrictions from Mr Morrin d Lockerby Estate, except those portions ad joining the Swamp Company's land. The attention of the latter was drawn to cattle wandering on the roads. 'I here are 101 cases of pauperism iv Christchnrch—s7 being widows with fami lies, 24 deserted wives, and 23 other women whose husbands are nnablc to support them.

A man in Maine, who wautcd to emulate Tanner, fasted forty-two days and died. His tombstone boars the touching inscrip tion : " lie was a man of great forty-two'd." Uur I.D. says it would take more than a Tanner to make him fast. -

The Treasury Department of America has a delicate problem to solve. Sara Bern hardt, the actress, who is about to visit that country, ha? 47 dresses, and the ques tion about which the Treasury authorities are exercised is whether this number comes within the exemption of a lady's ward robe.

Amateur- " Coining to our concert, Mr Drown?" Mr Brown — " Well— no — 1 think not." Amateur—" Why, I thought you were loud of music." Mr Brown— "Well, yes; you set-, that's where it is." (Amateur would like to ask him what ho means, but thinks it heft not to).

An old Highland clergyman who had received several calls to parishes, asked his scrvaut where he should go. The ser vant said : " Go where there is most sin, sir." The preacher concluded that was good advice, and went where thero was most money.

Operations on the Plains

(BY TKLEGKAPII, OWN COEKESI>OHDENT.)

WELLINGTON, this diy. The Government received telegrams yester to the effect that 42 natives came down on Sunday to fenco, aud not only the same number but also the same men yesterday, but desisted at once on being ordered oil. A brother of Motu was among the fencers. Mr Bryce left the camp yesterday for Wellington, travelling overland. The Hiuemoa fetches Major Atkinson. REPORTED MARCH ON PARIHAKA. The " Post's" correspondent at Patca telegraphs ns follows :—" It was currently reported hero yesterday that tho Armed Constabulary had marched to Parihaka under orders from the Native Minister, and demanded the surrender of Hiroki. This rumour originated with the natives them selves, and is really their opinion of what is to take place." This is evidently an absurd canard as the Government knows nothing about any such intention. Indeed, Mr Bryco was about to leave for Wellington at the very time this attack on Te Whiti's stronghold was supposed to have been taking place. Forty-six natives fenced to-day, but de siated readily.

Te Whiti has sent word to the Constabu lary that his men are going to shoot cattle iv the bush, and therefore the Constabulary had better keep on the road line to avoid danger. Colonel Ko'>erta replied that he should do nothing of the kind, but go on just as usual, therefore the Maoiis had better be careful.

RECALL OF SIR BARTLE FRERE.

Referring to this subject in the House of Commons, the Marquis of Hartington said that the special reason for retaining Sir Bartlc at the Cape had disappeared, inas much as the Cape Parliament had refused even to take the initiative in the project of Confederation, the Government, he said, had decided, with great regret, and with an unabated sense of his personal qualities, to advise Her Majesty to recall Sir B. Frere. This announcement was received with much cheering from the Radical benches.

CABLEGRAMS.

AUS'-L'-RAJbXAN

LUEUTER'S_SPECIAL CABLKGKA.MS.]

ENGLISH CABLE COMMUNICATION INIEKUUPTED. MELBOURNE, Tuesday.

The overland line from Adelaide to Port Darwin is down. Telegraphic communica tion is interrupted. The Victorian Government have fixed the minimum ot the two million loan, which will shortly bo issued iv the Lpndon market at £101.

Silt nEKCULES ROBINSON. The "Argus " to-day publishes an article commenting in highly eulogistic terms on the character and services o£ Sir Hercules Kobinson,

The King of Tonga.

The liev. Shirley W, Baker delivered a capital lecture last evening in the Pitt-street Wesleyau school-room, on the " King of Tonga, and TonganMissions," in aid of the Church Building Fund. Mr Frederick L. Prime occupied the chair, and made a few apt introductory remarks. A good choir were in attendance, under the talented choirmaster, Mr Win. Bridsou. Professor Lambert presided at the organ.

Kov. W. Baker commenced by saying that he had no idea of giving such a lecture until he saw the announcement in the daily journals ; still he was not unprepared, as ho had ample material for a number of lec tures on Tonga, its King, and its people, and he hoped some day to publish a life of the King and the Mission. Be believed that the people of Auckland, and the col onies, knew a good deal about King George of Tonga and his surrounding*. The King's heathen name was Tiiufaahaii, but he had also several other name 3, which were given him to iudicate his remarkable personal qualities, such as manly strength, resolute will, and coura»c. The lung was recog nized as the strongest man in Tonga, the champion of the people, as his people uni versally acknowledged. The lecturer re cited a number of instances of the King's physical superiority. JJut in those days, the island had not been cnligl'toned by the gol den light of gospel truth, and the redoubtable pugilistic a heathen. The Tougese are smart tail oh, and the belief that the SanioiuiN were the navigators of the island Was founded in error. A Samoan would not go to sea without a Tongau seaman. Mr Baker then related a number of inci dents in proot of the greatness of George, which inspired a kind of homage amongst his subjects, and gave a geographical description of the Friendly Isles which arc divided into three croups—Tonga (northern) Apiai (middle), Vavau (southern). 'J'hu Gospel was made known about this time. Taufaahau was baptised as "George," and heiu.'o was called liing George. The chair man of Methodism in Tonga, governed tho New Zealand Mission. Although poly gamy prevailed, woman was respected. King George di-missod his heathen wives. ,S»me curious anecdotes of the redoubtable George were related. He did not like tl life of celibacy, leaped over the fence, trotted round the mission house, and ex pressed on ardent wi"h to bo married. In Fiji, where the Diitish (laghud been raised, polygamy was not only allowed, but was compulsory ; but in Tonga it was forbidden. Mr Baker referred to the great awakening to religious life in the islands in 183-1, when :SOOO souls were converted to God. The Friendly Islands had experienced several revivals, In 1575 there was a revival, in which some 1,300 souls wore converted ; and there was some time before that a revival in which 1,200 .souls were converted. The lecturer stated the happy fact that there was uo public-house in Tonga, and George had given freedom to the slaves. It was said by Commodore Wilkos that George was a usurper, but this was an error, as King George's ancestors, from bis great great grandfather, were kings of Tonga. A very important matter in Tonga was the right of property, ■which acted favourably on the progress of civilization. The natives have upwards of a thousand houses, and sup ported their church. After paying their circuit expenses, the salaries of thirtecu native minister.', and twelve catechists, there was £200 in hand. His (Mr Baker's) house was a liner house than Mr Morlcy'.s, was better furnished, and he had two horses for his use. From IS7-1 to 137S a sum of £17,000 was raised. In 1575 King George granted a Constitution to Tonga—one de liberative chamber, consisting of twenty hereditary nobles, and twenty representa tive members with a permanent Executive.

The lecture throughout was entertaining and instructive, but as Mr Baker will deal more fully with the subject in his promised lecture on the 20th October, at the V.M.C. Association, it is not expedient nor justi fiable to follow him minutely in the present instance. On the motion of Rev. W, Morlcy, seconded by Mr Buddie, a vo'c of thanks was accorded to the lecturer ivnd the singers.

POLICE COURT.-THIS DAY.

(Before R, C. Barstow Esq., R.M.)

DRUNK,

James Council was lined 53 and costs, SUICIDAL.

Julia Mooncy was charged with being drunk and disorderly yesterday on the Qnucu-strcet wharf. Prisoner, a smart looking young married woman, pleaded not guilty. Sergeant Henry Martin deposed that prisoner was very drunk and made several attempts at suicide, but was fortunately prevented. Sergeant Clarke deposed to the conduct of prisoner in the cell, which was very violent. She was certainly under the iulluence of liquor. Sub-Inspector Pardy said, that prisoner's husband was ill iv the hospital, suffering from an incurable disease, pud ever since Mrs Mooncy had been drinking to excess. The rest of the evidence in this case appeared iv our last edition. ilis Worship gave prisoner a caution, and warned her that if she continued in her false way of life, and was brought up again, she would get a long term of imprisonment. Fined 03 and cost?. THE BELL-MAN. James Andrews, .a man of small stature, was charged with the larceny of a box of tea, value 2us, on the 20th iustaut, the pro perty of Win. Anderson. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Sub-Inspector I'ardy stated the nature of the theft.

I'risoucr, it appeared, was on the whaif yesterday at the time of the mooring of the Sau Francisco mail .steamer, when he bustlnil through the crowd and lifted the box of tea from the goods shed of the Union Steam Shipping Company. He carefully wrapped the box of tea in a large cotton pocket handkerchief, and, thinking no eye was upon him, was about to trip away with his booty, but ho was seen and recognised by one of the unemployed as their living bellman. A communication was quietly made to Sergeant Martin to the cll'cut that the littlo man was about to walk off with Mr Anderson's tea. The sergeant at once sought an interview with Andrews, who had previously been informed that the box of tea was not intended for the unem ployed but for a family iv the town. Andrews expressed bis surprise at the in trusion of Sergeant Martiu upon his domestic arrangements, but finally sur rendered his body to the custody of the police. His Worship : What have you to say in vindication of your conduct ?

Prisoner : I have a great deal to say, but it will be too long a story for the Court to hear.

His Worship : You may say what you have to say.

Prisoner : Well, your Worship, I camo to Auckland some time .ago with good inten tions, but was robbed of £5. Then some body stole my Sunday trousers oil' the lino in the garden ; and then I lost other pro perty ; and finally some rascal stole my last shirt. I have a wife and family at the Thames, aud was very desirous of having them by me, so I stole the tea to make some money to pay their passage from the Thames. His Worship could not accept the story as an excuse for theft, and sent the bell man to Mount Eden for one month, with hard labour. OUT AT PENROSE. William Tattcrsall, Robert Dunne, John Twohoy, aud William Mudford were severally charged under the Vagrant Act with using obscene language towards Miss Fanny Bell, on tho 12th iust., at Penrose. Mr Tyler appeared for two of tho offenders, and asked for a remand, not bein? prepared with a defence. The case was adjourned until Saturday morning. This was all the business.

AUCKLAND SHAREMARKET.

TiiEKK wn3 very little business clone to day, ;md the market was anything but exciting. There was uo alteration in bank and stock quotations from those of last week. In mining shares a few North Devon were sold at ISs Gd, and in Luck's All 3s was realised.

TELEGRAMS.

(FP.OM OUR OWK CORRESPONDENT )

DUNEDIN, this day.

DESTRUCTIVE l-'IKK.

Twice last night a lire broke out iv the premises of Ganighan, chemist, Walker - street. The stock was considerably damaged by breakage and water. It was insured for £SDO iv thu Colonial, and £400 in Norwich Union. Tho building was insured by Blakelj iv the Royal for £300. The build ing wus only slightly damaged.

[PER UNITED PRBS3 ASSOCIATION.I

WELLINGTON this day.

ANOTHER CASE OF DROWNING.

Another body was taken out of the har bour this moruiui.', and is not yet identified. This makes four within a fortnight.

A rumour has ]v.st reached town that a disturbance has bioken out among the luud-labour gang of prisoners working near Newton, ana that one or two were severely huutllcd. Mr Shaw, K.M., sat on the Bench for the last time to-day. At the close of the Court JMr Gordon Allan, ou behalf of the bar, complimented Mr Shaw on the manner in which he had performed ilia dutie3 during hi* residence here. Mr Shaw in response eulogised the ollicers of the Court aud spoke highly of the council, and of the police force of .Wellington. He also thanked the bar for the assistance rendered during his stay. Mr Shaw is expected to return to New Plymouth to-morrow. PKOPEIITY TAX SCHEDULES. The now Property Tax schedules will be posted to-night. The Government are about to amalgamate several District Court districts to save expense. Mr Bryce is expected here to-morrow.

A DILAPIDATED COURT HOUSE.

PALMEhSTON, this day.

At the close of the District Court bus iness last evening a deputation of the Bar ;md Borough Council waited on Judge llardcastle to ask him again to communi cate with the Government and urgo the absolute nece-sity of the immediate erection of new buildings for which the money is now on the estimates. Yesterday was a pouring wet day, and the jurors, not im pannclled, along with the witnesses were obliged to crouch outside the buildings for shelter, no room being in side, 'i lie jury marched down the street to an empty house to consider their ver dict. Part of the Court lixtuics had to be removed to allow forms for twelve jurymen to sit on. The Judge received the deputa tion heaitily, and agreed with the stricture, and said he had recently written to the Justice Department on the matter. He promised to take fresh action, so as to have a building erected before the next sittings. A notorious character named Thomas Pcarce, alias "iioll and go," well known ill Nels >n, has been sentenced to twelve months' for a brutal assault.

INVERCARGILL, this day.

In an action for damages /or £200 for bad farming, Drown and another v. J Cum liiiugs, verdict was given for the plaintiff for 100 guineas', and costs, £I'J 10s, At the monthly inspection of volunteers last night l'J'J paraded. Tho New Zealand Agricultural Company at Waiinea Mains are fencing extensively. Contracts are out for 3b" miles, besides another for 20,000 posts.

Maori Bumptiousness up North.

STOPPAGE OF WEST COAST 11OAD. INFOBMATION reached town yesterday of a disturbance in connection with West Coast rctid operations, two hundred Maoris having proceeded to tlic works, cndcavouiing with threats to stop the construction of all bridge*, excepting one. 'i'liey complain that at BOlilO remote period the Government hail failed to compensate them for some laud taken for road purposes. The Maoris considerately said they would allow one bridge to he erected, as it would he very " useful to themselves." Mr Tieadwcll, the contractor, has part of the timber ready to convey to the Potai river, but the natives declare that if this bridge is com menced, they will bum the timber, and to.-s the boulders into the river. Thonatives assembled were from Makaratt and Potai. Those of the latter tiibe are described as being refugees during the war from Waikuto, and are not held in paiticu laily high estimation by the Kaipara native?. The majority of the Maoris in the North have been remarkable for their con sistent civility and friendliness to Euro peans. The present obstruction, is, in the absence of fuller information, a matter for surprise. There have of late been emissar ies from llauhaus aud other liiseouteuted sections of the southern natives travelling through the Kaipara. One of the latest was au emissary of To Kootis' propogating the peculiar tenets of the latter's leligious code, with which he avers some success, gaining a number of proseleytes. Another cause of dissatisfaction has befcn tho reduction of chiefs' salaries, and the fear of impending taxation from " Kori K'liis." The latter apprehension ma}1 have led to the attempt to stop l\'oad Board operations, lost the latter should prove the precursor of taxation. The West Coast Road obstructionists appear determined to prevent the completion of the road, though they aver, they will not fight, neither will they accept compensation. It almost seems like a. reflection of the Paiihaka business. They will permit the big bridge over the Hotca to be built, because they want it for themselves, hut their canvas and boats sullico their wants at the Potai, and so they refuse to have the road carried through. Arrangements had been made tor members of the County Council to meet the natives. Probably they will be able to settle the difficulty.

Concert and Dramatic Entertainment.

A CONCERT and dramatic entertainment in aid of the funds of the linginecr aud City ISand took place last evening in the Choral Hall, under tlic patronage of Major Witliois, Captain Anderson, and the members of his Company. The atten dance was rut her limited fit lirst, but as the evening wore on the vacant seats were gradually occupied. Tlie first part [[of ilie programme consisted entirely of selections of vocal and instrumental music. The Laud opened with an agree able morccau from I'lanquctt's sparkling opera boufl'o " Les Cloches do Corneville," which they rendered very effectively. Their other contributions were variations on the air " Farewell," for clarionet, cornet, and euphonia, and a slow march by Kivicrc, with vocal refrain. The variations are iutended more as a means of displaying the executive skill of the performers npon the three leading instruments lhau to charm the car of ordinary listeners by rhythm or melody. If not enthusiastically appreciated the piece was at any rate well discoursed. The slow march, " Honour to the Urave," was greatly enjoyed and loudly applauded. Of the vocal selections Mrs Mitchell's was of course the best, viz., " Where is Heaven ?" We have heard her rendition of this pathetic and simple song several times now, and it ia unnecessary to say more than that our first impressions on hearing it were deepened last night. It is a piece which depends almost entirely for its success upon the ex pression infused into it by the singer, and this Mrs Mitchell docs with artistic skill and naturalness. Miss Mercer was some what tremulous, but despite that, she sang with her accustomed sweetness the familiar descriptive song "Jessie's Dream." Mr Uurnham favoured the audience with " In the Gloaming," and so pleased were they with it that be was obliged to return and bow his acknowledgment of the pro longed applause which followed. Mr Edmiston gave two songs, viz., Kcyloll's "Over the Kolling Sea," and Blockley's "Nil Desperandum." The former was a success, but Nil Desperandum " was sung rather indifferently. Uue of the most pleas ing items on the programme was Mr Smart's execution of Emmet's "Lullaby" with banjo accompaniment. It was very clever, and au encore was insisted on. Mr Rice played the piauoforto accompaniments in a masterly manner. "Le Chalet," an un prclcnsious vaudeville, followed, and after that dancing was commenced and kept up till midnight.

Now Arrivals, liesiaonts, tini i ouriets paying allying visit, cannot righily estimate! tho busi ness andmanufacturing resources o£ Auckland ■without visiting tho only establishment of tho kind in this city which U conducted on tho London system, combining tho various depart ment! o£ House Furniahing, Drapery and Clothing. We refer to the City Hall Arcado, a stroll through which will well repay tho visitor. Tho proprietors (Mpesra Garlic1* & Oranwelli have just complcto-l important alterations which urn not only a vnut improvement in tho nppenranoo oC tho prjin so.", but enables ihcm to keep tho largest variety of DrawiiiK-room Suites i'l towu (ready for delivury), also an inim'.-nao assort'rent of Iron, Hrasg, and Wood Bedsteads, and other Houso i'urni;liin(j Kequl aitcs. This bu-intsa i^ managed 'in tho Co, oimchativk Cash system. All kinds of Drapery. Millinery, and Men's and Boys' Clothing bom.i? Hold a'; ouo-half tho profit that would bu re quired if credit was given. Furniture and carpets to fcuit ovory Class of Customer Itoplt A largo ruturn at a small profit in thu policy o£ Garlick and Ckanwell, ol tho City {Hull AroAdo, Quoon-strefit

THE MAIL NEWS.

(PER B.S. 'CITY OV NEW YOBK.')

INDIAN FINANCES.

London, August 17. In the House of Commons this afternoon the Marquis of Hartington, Secretary o f State for India, submitted the Indian eßti. matus for the fiscal year 18S0-81. The re. ceipta are placed at £GG, 74G.000, aud the ex penditures at £00,329,000, a aurplua of £-117,000, and showing a decrease of £1,000,000 on each side of the account as compared with IS7O-SO. Iv presenting the estimates, the Marquis said there would have been an aggregate surplus for the t>aat three years £11,197,000 but for the Afghan war. The time is approaching when the productive works in India will 110 longer bo a charge upon, but a source of revenue to the country. Tho war expenses for the fiscal years of 1878-9, 1879-80, and 1880 81 iv round figures, are £14,000,000, and the cost of the frontier railway £4,000 000 making a total of £18,000,000. ' l) e '. dueling the supposed surplusage of £11,000,000, it leaves a deßcit of £7,000,000. Lord Hartiugton severely de. nounced the negligence iv preparing the war estimates, and understanding not only the expenses but the diilieulties of the enterprise on the part of the late Govern ment. Of the deficit, he Baid £3,600,000 remains to be covered this year, a loan has already been authorised for productive works, the proceeds of which are to be diverted to this purpose. It isalso intended to reduce the drawings in India on the same accountabout|£l,ooo,ooo. If these measures are insufficient, a loan might be raised in India, but no addition to the Indian debt should be made if it is possible to avoid it, A statement regarding the Imperial con. tribution lo the war expenses of India must be deferred until the complete cost of the war has been fully ascertained, but the war was certainly the result of Imperial policy aud, therefore, assistance to India from Imperial resources is necessary.

THE BIGGEST GAMBLING ON RECORD.

Play has run so high of late at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club that the most august personages in liussia have felt them selves called upon to check the gambling propensities of the reckless Boyars, whose receut inordinate gains and losses Lave been brought under their cognizance. The particular episode which prompted Imperial intervention was the changing of hands, within a week, of no less than £690,000 in the play-rooms of the Club. More than half of that enormous amount was lost by Prince DemidofF, of San Donato, to his cousin, Col. Count Schouvaloff—not the diplomatist, but au Aide-de-Carop to the Czar. This stupendous gambling transac tion came to the ears of Count Loris Meli koiF, who deemed it his duty to report tho matter to the Emperor, craving His Majesty's permission to dissolve the Club. This crowning disaster to tho jcunesse doiee of the Russian Capital was averted, through the interposition of the Grand Duke Vladimir; but the Czar sent for Count SchouvaloiF, and laid his commands upon that gentleman to return seven-eighths of his winnings to Prince Donato, observing that " he might be very well satisfied with having gained 840,000 at a game of cards." It is needless to say that His Majesty's orders were carried out to the letter.— London " Tulegkapii."

ATTACKED BY HYENAS.

I\EW Yobk, August 18th,

A special from Richmond, Va., says: Yesterday while Coup's grand circus was parading in Winchester, the keeper of a cage of hyenas was pounced upon and torn to pieces by Ihe infuriated and treacherous animals. The keeper, who was in the cage at the time, had his back slightly turned toward the multitude. The spectators fell back aghast when they saw the whole den of hyenas suddenly pounce upon the man, throwing him to the Jloor of the cage, and mangling him with theirclaws. |' lie keeper, whose name was Dray ton, made a desp;ratff attempt to save his life, and despite his critical position, assumed his usual cool tone of command, but the beast?, maddened by, the i'taste of Wood, did not heed him. Tho people who witnessed his brave struggle for life were powerless to help him, as they feared that by opening the doors of the cage the hyncas would pounce upon them. At length some showmen succeeded in rescuing Drayton, but he was so badly wounded that his life is despaircd;of.

DESTRUCTION TO CHOPS IN GER MANY.

IJEULIV, August 19th.

The papers are again full of disheartcniug reports of the harvest in Silesia, Posen, and Kast and West Prussia. The crops in certain districts of these provinces may be paid to be wholly destroyed. Many lives have been lost; railway and river embank ments have been swept away ; bridges are broken down ; villages are Hooded ; farms are inundated, and vast tracts of grain growing land havn been converted into lakes and swamps by torrents of rain. A great famine is feared in all the above named provinces. A correspondent who has penetrated mest parts of Silesia esti mates that in one potato district alone the damage done amounts to 150,000 marks, while 200,000 acres of arable land and pasture ground were inundated by the overflow of the Udcr. in the neigh bourhood of Oppelu 3,000 acres of potato fields are covered with water, while clumps cf villages are isolated. In Poscn an immense expanse of meadow is inundated. Not only is grain destroyed, but straw also. It is feared that in some places the wetness of the ground may disastrously delay oraUogether prevent its preparation for next year's seed. In the district of Kulm, West Prussia, twenty-four hours' rain completely ruined the harvest, especially the wheat. In some parts of East and West Prussia, the fields are so im passable that it is almost impossible to garner what remains of the grain; and potatoes arc beginning to rot. Itye is almost wholly destroyed. Wheat and barley have little suiviving value in the market. For the labouring portion of the community the potatoe crop is the most serious, and the aid ot the Government is already being earnestly invoked.

THE IRISH LAND AGITATION

The "London Times" of August 20lh, says : Nothing that has happened in Ireland up to the present time justifies the assumpt ion that the ordinary law is inadequate to protect society against a mere handful of wicked and cowardly persons, aud a largo number of their foolish dupes, nor is there any serious importance to be attached to the wild rumours ilyiug around of a revival of Fenianism. It is possible that there are still some silly conspirators in certain Irißh towns, most of them weli known to the police, who arc not cured of their inveterate passion for dabbling in treason. It would, Lowever, be a very poor compliment to the Irish Constabulary, if we were to question their capacity for dealing with these paltry theatricals. There is no connection what ever betwcciOand agitation and the rumours of a Fenian project. It is the determina tion of the peasantry, in many districts, not to pay their rent at all which is a grave matter. There can be no doubt what ever j'that the resistance of the tenants is being organized by professional ora tors of the Land League, The anti-rent agitation must be looked upon as a milder form of a ball-disease. It might be met by patience, good temper and good humour ou the part of the Govcrnmeut, but at the same time with an uuilinchiug determina tion to protect and preserve legal rights, not only in tiie interest of laud-owners, but in those of all Irishmen who have anything to lose, and whose property would not be worth a year's purchase if the liw could be defied with impunity and success. Iv the House of Lords this evening, Lord Oranmone called attention to the danger to the peace of Ireland from the agitations of the Land League md Fenians, whose organs in America are largely circulated iv Ireland. Ho cited the lauguagc of Parucll, O'Donncll, and Dillon, to show their pur pose to get rid of the landlords, by what ever means it eau be done, and asked if the Government Las taken advice concerning the legality of the Land League organiza tion, and whether the present state of Ire land does not call for extraordinary mea sures.

A DUEL BETWEEN BOYS.

A very uovel tlesciiptiou of a duel which is reported from France tends to show that the iai;e for fisliting is attaining to incoii venicu't propoi tions. Two lads, each about 10' years of .ike, were, it seems, breakfasting in a factory near the Kite Notre Dame do Nazaretb, Paris, and having quarrelled, agreed to settle their dispute in what is now tho prevalent fasbiou. They were not, however, in possessdon of foils, aDd, as_ a consequence, determined to fight with knive.", throwing them at each other in the Spanish fashion. Standing three paces apart tiiey began the battlo, aud foou one of them foil covered in blood. Thereupon tho victor duceuded to tho basement for medical aid, and brought a doctor upon tho scene just in time to witness the death of the wounded lad. Dumout- for that is tho name of the survivor—is now incarcerated

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21



Special Advertisements. HW'iSW SPRING r(OODSI ta- NOW OPENING UP TES AT RUSHBROOK & BRIDGMAN'S, ; UPPER QUEEN-STRBET, A Very Large and Choice Lot of Ns# G8881! For tub Incoming Season's Trade. NKW PRINTS, In Immense Variety POMPADOUR SA.TEENS and CAMBRICS ATTALEA TWILL, in the Now Shades ATHOL LUSTRES GALATBA STRIPES And other Fancy Washing Materials FANCY DKESS GOODS, from Gd per yd. BUMMER SKIRTS, Very Cheap and a Lakge Stock of GENEttAL DIIAPEIIY GOODS OF EVERY DEBCKIPTION. Alao, NKW CLOTHING (of all kinds), For Boys' and Men's wear. BOYS' SUITS Job Links in BOYb' KNICER SUITB. NEW TWEEDS, Etc. All Carefully Ski.ectkd, Well BouanT, to be Sold Cheap, A Discount of Is in the £ allowed npon all Cash Purchases o( S!Os and Upwards, T>USHBROOK & "DRIDGMAN DBAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, Opposite the Army and Navy Hotel, Uppeu Quken-street, Auckland. milE MEKIDEN BRITANNIA CO. MANUFACTURERS OF THE HIGHEST GnADK Off SILVER PLATED WARE, otk on NICKEL SILVER AND WHITE MKTAL. Saniplo Rooms and Offlocs—lo, East Fourteenth street, Union Square, Naw York. Factories—West Meridon, Connecticut. Bole Agents forjthc North laluud, Jgmt^ X fcß. MOIUUN



Special Advertisements. TMPORTANT ANNOUKCEMENT TO HEADS OF FAMILIES. At Somerfield and Lkck"S GREAT CHEAP SALE All Goods faro Voing sold ut prices that will onabla you to eltect largo savings in your ox pondituro for Spring and Suoiinor C otlung. Tho Sale U thoroughly gonnino, as tlio Partner ship is about to bo Dissolvod, and monoy must bo obtained to pay out tho retir.ng ltciiibor ot tho llrm. MENS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING of every description. Splondid Stock of Manchester Rood*, Blankets. Flints, Shirtinss. Damasks, Counter panes, Towels, Calicos. ALL NICW GOODS!!] Dress Department: Excollont Variety of Lustres and othor Light Mntorials (newrst shades), tiilks. Morinos, vv'inooys, &c, &c, &c. Tho Wholo will bo Clourcd at an IM MKNSB SACRIFICE. VT SOMERFIELD & LECK,"©* 134, QUIiUN-STKEET. THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY FIRM AND LIFK), Acknowledged to bo tho most SUCCESSFUL INSURANCE INSTITUTION in existence. For tho timo It has boon established, Namely, 35 yoars, And taking rank as one of tho LEADING BRITISH OFFICKS, Ha 3 now carried on business in this Colony for 16 years, During -which period, in Auckland itself, no more honourable record exists of tho dealings of any kindred institution than that of rpHK T3 OVAL Extending through all tho old days of flro until batter times catuo, when The Company was the First to Withdraw from Turill Arrangements, And givo Auckland Insurers tho ncnoflt of Kkduckd rates. Tho undorsigncd Agont continues t3 accept FIRE RISKS on overy description of Insuraulo Proporty, ot tho LOWKST KATES oMaiuaulo. CLAIMS for LO3SKS aro Promptly and Liberally adj ustort, without roferorce elsewhere, and immediately paid at the Company's Bankorp iv Auckland. GEO. W. JONKS, Chief Agont for tho Province of Aucklan Ofllco: Shortland street JGIURNISHING A*^ I*lsllol^1*151101^ CITY HALL ARCADE. GARLICK & CR AN WELL. THE CHEAPEST HOUSK for Purchasing Really Good Substantial FURNITURE. CARPETS FLOORCLOTHS IRON BEDSTEADS WOuD BEDSTEADS BEDROOM FURNITURE BKDDING ready for delivery DININGROOM FURNITURE DkAWING-ROOM Do. GARLICK & CR AN WELL Have just completed HNTENSIVK ALTERA TIONS in their Promises, enabling them to keep a much larger Stock of Drawing-room Suites than ever kept on view In Auckland before. Suites in Damask and Rop Suites in Hair, Cloth, and Leather Suites in Silk Rop Suites in Velvet Suites in Fancy Tapertrinea Suites in Cretonne Suites in Black and Gold (Ebonized Frames) Suites Madb to Order. Suites Recovered. LARGEST STOCK OF FURNITURE Greatest Variety Cheapest Rates. Five per Cent, allowed on all Furnishing Goods for Cash at lime of Purchase, GARLICK & pRANWSLI, CITY HALL ARCADE, Queen-street, Auckland, "VT O T ICE. The Superior Position of tho NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY As Largo Cash Buyers and Manufacturers, enables them to offer GREATER ADVANTAGES TO PURCHASERS than they have hitherto had, HEADS OF FAMILIES WIIX AI'PHECUTE THE WONDEEFUL VALUE IN BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SUITS. UPWARDS OF 3,000 To Select Fbom. AUCKLAND BRANCH: Quoen-Btreet (opposite Theatre Royal). Thames Branch: Albert-street, Urahamstown. J. FITZSIMONO, Manager. JUST "PENED AT A. LINABURY & CO.'S :— 2, 1, AND 8 BUTTON BLACK KID GLOVES LADIES' PAPER CUFFS 50 Dozen Ladies' Rink Collars LADIES' BEADED CAPES BEADED STOMACHERS CHENILLE SPOT NETS NEW UMBRELLAS 50 Dozen Ladies' Indian Scarves, Bows, and Ruvvles; quite now styles. NEW COSTUMES, MILLINERY, BONNETS, AND HATS. An Early Inspection Invited. Dressmaking on the premises. Dresses made in 21 Hours otico. A r INABURY & po. M. MUR CH I E MEECHANT TAILOB AND IMPOETER. OUR STOCK IS NOW COMPLETE. Tho Assortment will bo found much labour and moke varied than heretofore. The BirPKßioniTY of the Clothing mado by us to that offered by other Tailors ia well known. Ivo also offer tho Advantage of tho LARGEST STOCK IN THK TKADE. We we continually receiving all the Noveltikb of the Beason, and have always some thing mkw to show you. M. MUltuHlE,