SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATKR^^Sfc^g.2.32 HUNBBT.-Thla Evening. 6.25 SUNRISE.—To-Morrow Morning. 5.3 .v.OON*S AGE.—New Moon, 3rd, 3.31 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Glenelg, B.s„ Farquhar, from Tauranga DEPARTURES. LABTKVENINQ. Tararua, 8.5., Muir, for Kussoll Waitaki, s.s., Kdle, far Whangarei TO-DAY. Waiwora. sohooner, Buahell, for Morcury Boy Gom, sohooner. Poarco, for Tairua Mana, cutter, Baxter, for Tairua PROJECTED DEPARTURES. Chatham Islands—Omaha, loading Levuka—Meg Morrlllea, at onoe New Plymouth and South—Hawea, Tuesday London—Helen Denny loading Tauranga-Glonole, Friday: Waitaki. Monday Rußßell—lona, Monday; Waitaki, Wodnosday Melbourno, via South—Tararua, Friday Whangarel—Argyle, Tuesdays and Frldayß ; Waitaki, Friday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Wolveiine, H.M.S., from Sydney, shortly Lady Jooolyn, ship, from London; sailed Sept. 15 Wanganui, ship (Q.L.3.P.), from London; sailed Aug. lth Margaret Galbralth, ship, from London, loading Himalaya, ship, from London ; .ailed 25th Oct. Clara Hargroavoa. barque, from Nowcastlo Looh IT loot, barque (LK.P.S.), from London sailed Aug, 29 Loch Urr, barquo (W.Q.L.IC), from London; sailed Septeuibor 27 Ingeburg, barquo, from New York; sailed June 17 Glenlora, barquo (W.G.P.T.), from London; passed Portland August 7 Dunloo, b_rque. from London; sailed, Aug. 30 A. O. do BMetaß, barquo, from London, loading Oabarfeldh. barquo (3.Q.M.J.),from Hongkong Agnes Jessie, barque, from Molbourne Ocean Ranger, barquentine, (W.T.N.V.) from New York;;sailed April 28th Flirt, brlgantin* ('V.L.G.P.), from Levuka Borealis, orlgantiui. from LeviUta Ethel, brigantino, from Dunedin Myrtle, brigantine, from Tonga Ryno, brigantino, from the Islands Linda Weber, brlgantine, from Dunedin Orwell, brigantino, from Dunodin Oamaru, brigantine Irom Dunodin Knergy. schooner, from Noumea Daysprlng, mission sohooner (W.N.8.M.), from the Islands Agnes Donald, schoonor, from Rarotonga Belle Brandon, sohoiner from Lino Islands Aoba, sohooner, from Now Caledonia Mazeppa, schoonor. from Samoa Sissy, sohooner, from Savage Island Torea, schoonor irom Lytteiton Marion, sohooner, from Norfolk Island Norval, schooner, from Rarotonga Atotehau, sohooner. from Karotong Mary Anderson, schooner, from Now Caledonia Southern Gross, Mission Bohooner, from the Islands Transit, Bohooner, from Rarotonga Pirate, sohooner, from Tahiti Magi?, cutter, from Rose island

IMPORTS.

Per Tararua. from Molbonrno—lss oa«oa jams, 25 pockaßes. From Soutti—lt! sacks grass-soed. 16 oases cheese, 5 kega lard, 5 oasea bacon, 100 Backs malt, 6 bundles rims, 111 Backs maize, 300 sheep, 267 packagos sundries.

ParDeflanoa, from Dunedin—22 hhds ale, 7 iron boxes, 2165 saoks and! bag* flour, 12 cases moats, 848 saoka oats, 329 sacks bran, 41 sacKs oatmeal, 10 sacks barley, 30 saoks potatoee, 150 sacks bones, I bales hops.

Inwards Coastwise Morning Light, from Cabbage Bay, with 17,000 feet timber; Onward, torn Coromandel. with 20 000 feet timber; Saxon, from Russell, with 100 tons coal; Gem, from Tairua, with 28.0U0 feot timber.

Ootwabds Coastwisb.—Morning Light, for Cabbage Bay; Gem, for Talrua; Christina, for Ruaseil; Nanoy, for Thames.

Tbo topsail schooner Kenilworth is loading at Lyttelton for this port. All accounts against the brigantino Meg Merriliesi must be rendered to Messrs a. Tonus and Co. before noon to-morrow, Tho schooners Orpheus from Mercury Say and Mary King from Timaru arrived at Napier on Thuraday last. The ketch Venus from Mer oury Bay arrived on Monday. The brigantine Hannah Barrett, now on her way from Lyttelton to Kaipara, returns to Timaru with timber. The brigantine Linda Weber will load at Dunedin (or Napier, and not for Auokland as previously announced. The brlgantine Roderick Dim left Mercury Bay for Dunedin on Tuesday last with a cargo of timber. The schooner Hettie, from Tauranga, was in Mercury Bay yesterday. Mr Scott, chief-officer of tho Glenelg. informs us that the barquentine Falcon had almost com pleted hor loading at Mercury Bay for Dunedin yesterday. Tho s.s. Glenelg arrived from Tauranga to day with 50 head cattle, 60 pigs, 2 horses, 130 sacks maize, and 60 Backs gum. Passengers :— Mr ana Airs Cramp, Mrs Robertson, Mrs Byers, Mrs Dalgerty, Mr and Master Lee, Messrs Gow. Brownley, Wood, Barrack, aud Captain Morris. The barque Lutterworth is proceeding rapidly with the discharge of her cargo, between 100 and 600 tons, comprising nearly all the measure ment goods, being landed. It is expected that she will remain here until tho ship Wanganui has completed hor loading for London, and that she will then bo placed on the berth to follow that vessel. Ihe s.s. Tararua left Wellington on the 21th, Napier on the loth, Gisborne at 9 a.m. on the 26th, and thence till arrival at i p.m. yesterday, had light showers and strong south-westerly wlnrts. Passengers : — From Melbourno : Messrs Kmll Sander, Wheeler, Holder. Dr. Elliott, lizard, Rev. A. Webb, William and John Brighton, Miss Benny, Messrs Murray, Ward, It. Maaoney, B. Hird. J. Wibiams, Rev. A. Jordan, Mrß Palmer, Messrs Baig, J. F. Milner, P. Bond, MoDonald, Captain Tunks, and 22 steerage. We are indebted to Mr S. iiobiußon, purser, for customary favours.

KAIPARA COMPANY'S STEAMERS.

In accordance with provions announcement, Messrs E. & A. Isaacs ottered the Kaipara Company's steamers Gemini, Tongariro and Klna for sale by pubUo auotlon at their mart to day. No suitable offers were made, and the steamers were therefore withdrawn. The following were the highest bids:—Gemini, £227; Klna, £1,150; Tongariro, £2,200.

PORT OF THAMES.

Arrivals:—October 25: Sea Breeze/schooner Sylva, from Rusaell, with coals; Cutty Sark, sohooner, from Russell, with coals; Adali, ketch, Jones, irom Auckland, with produce. 28: Hettie White, cutter, Buchanan, Irom Ta maki, with chaff; Henry, cutter, Robinson, from Auckland, with cattle and shop. 27th: Zillah, ketch, Jones, from Auckland, with cattle. Uepartures:— October 25: Ocean, schooner. Stehr, for Mercury Bay, in ballast; 26th: A dah. ketch, Jonas, for Auokland, with timber; 27th: Henry, cutter, Robinson, for Auokland, in ballast; Hett'e White, ontter, Buchanan, for Tamaka, In bslUst; ?ea Breeze, schooner, Sylva, for Russell, in ballast. Loading:- Cutty Sark, schooner, with timber, for Lyttelton.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day. Arrived: Tararua and Sea Breeze. The Tara" rua sails late this evening. Passengers: Messrs Clonton, R.M., Sergeant Major O'Grady, Arch deacon Clarke, Beanett, Mrs Buchanan, Miss WUloughbr, MiBB Traymer, and 5 native pas sengers. For Lyttelton: Mr Falconer.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab Office, Thursday. Messrs Cochrane and Son sold thia day at their rooms, Fort-atreet, a well-selected lot of English made furniture at good prices. A wardrobe brought £18 10s; book-case, £12 15s; bedstead. £1010s; wash-stand, £4109; dressing table, £4 sa; arm chairs, £3 15a and £517a 6a ; carpets, 3s 2d to 4b 7d a yard, etc.

How littlo la it known or remembered, that the lluid poured from the salivary glands, and whioh wo call saliva, liko tho K__tno juice- 'if the stomach, enacts its part systematically in the solution orabßorption or some of tlio food wo tnko into tho body ; and just as thoro is a certain Bpecioa of dyspepsia arising from a deflolonoy in quantity, or inferiority in quaUty, of tluo salival simply, so ia thero another, where there another, whoro tlieroisafailuro on tlio port of tho stomach to secroto tho normal quantity, »'f gastriojulco. In either ovont, Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps iB an admirable adjuvant.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :— Friday, 2_th instant. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 7.30 a.m. For Glsborno, Napior, Southorn ports, and Aus tralian Colonies, por Tararua, at D a.m. For Waitaro, Now Plymouth, and Wanganui, per Lall.ili Rookh, at 8 a.m. For Waltara, Now Plymouth, and Wanganui, por Hannah Mokau, at 11 a.m. For Waiheko and Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 2.30 p.m. For Whltiangi, Tairua, Tanra__R, ana Opotiki, per Glonelg, at 4 p.m. For Wangarei Heads and Wangarei, per Areyle, at I p.m. For Wangarei Heads and Wangarei, por Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprieo, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, 30th instant. For Chatham Islands, per Omaha, at 9 a.m. H"or Thames, por Rotomahana, at 9 a.m. For Waiwera, 'Mahurangl, Matakana, Mansn wai, Waipu, and Mangapai, per Roso Casey, at 10 a.m. Tuesday. 2nd November. For Taranaki and Southorn ports, por laiaroa, at 5 11.111. Tuesday, 9th Novembor. Per B.s. City of Now York as follows :— For Sandwloh Islands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and Britiah and Foreign Weat Indies, Japan, and China, inoluding Hongkong, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m- For money orders, registered lotters, and newspapers, at 11.30 turn. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence. In addition to the postage, will be received by tho Mall Agent ou board tho Btoamer up to tha time of sailing. Tola mail will bo due In London on Tuesday, D comber 31st.

N.B.—ln future malls for Whatawhatn, Waitetuna. and Raglan will oloao at this ollica at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and WiU arrive at 6.10 p.m.on Tuesdays and Fridays. Mails for Aoteu and To Mata will closo at this olHch at 7 p.m. every Saturday, and will arrivo at 6.10 p.m. evtry Tuenday. Mailß for Razorbaok, Pokeno Valley, and Maungatawhiri, will close at this offico at 7 p.m. Jon Tnosduyß, Thursdays, anil Saturdays, and will air vo Hazorbaok at 6.40 p.m. on Tuesdays. Thursdays, and Saturdays, and Pokeno Valley and Mangatawhiri on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 6.30 p.m. 3 B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

October 28,1880. St Mary's Parnell—Sacred Concort, 8 p.m. Mount Albort—Opening of Now Hall, Concert, 8 p.m. Y.M.CA.-Dovotlonal, 7.30 p.m. Otahahi— Meeting of Public Hall Company, 8 p.m. Northcoto Hall (Stoko's Polntl-Leoturo on Phrenology, by Professor Frasor, 8 p.m.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Justice.—Your question is puroly ono of law, and should bo submitted to a solicitor.

MARRIAGE.

ABRAHAM-PHILSON. -On Ootobor 27. at St. Mary's Church, by the Venerable Archdeacon Maunsell, Hichard Slingsby, third son of the Kov. Canon Abraham, KUby Rectory, Bury St, Edmunds. Suffolk, England, to fattio, fourth daughter of T. M. Philson, M.D., of Auckland. BADLKY—FROST".—On tho 22nd September, at St. Joseph's Church, Otahuhu. by tho Rev. Father O'Hara, Joseph, second son of James Bad ley, to Ruth Barbara, socond daughter of the late v\ illiam Frost, formerly. Quarter master's Sergeant of H.M. 70th Keglment.

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1880.

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

In a former article we gave an analysis of the revenue returns for the Septem ber quarter, and showed the increase under the several heads of taxation as compared with the corresponding quarter of 1879. In the present article we propose to deal briefly with the expenditure for tho past quarter. The liabilities for the previous quarter in September last amounted to £40,831, as ijcompared with -6204,413 for the September quarter of 1879. The amount in the last mentioned period, however, was rendered exceptionally large by a sum of £166,354 of miscellaneous expenses, being liabilities of 1878-79. The expenditure in permanent appro priations for the September quarter of the present year amounted to £457,400, being an increase of £30,574 over the corresponding quarter of 1879. The increases were as follow: in terest and sinking fund, £13,226 and subsidies to local bodies, £21,005. On the other hand there were savings of £356 on the civil list, of £1486 under special acts of the Legislature, and other items. The amount expended undtr the head of annual appropriations in the various departments for the quarter was £555,159 against£36l,6o6 for the corresponding quarter of 1879, being an increase in the departmental expenditure of £193,553. One item of ncrease is £24,828, "legislative," for the first time shewn in this account. The following shews the increases in detail — shillings and pence being omitted:—

September quarter, 1880. Increase over Sept. quarter, 1879. Legislative.. .. 21,825 — 21,825 increase Colonial Secretary 61.600 — 5,1511 increase Col. Treasurer .. 111,059 — 11,319 increase Mlniator of Justica 33.323 — (1,038 increase Postraaster-Gsnr'l 66,821 — 13,6-8 increase Commissioner of Customs .. .. 18,396 — 403 incroaso Comr. of Htampa .. 6,091 — 06 decroaso Minister of Educa cation .. .. 62,10 l — 8,050 incroaso Minister of Native Affairs .. - 3,831 — 2,163 decrease IVlnister of Mines J 2,221 |) -_i_r_r_\ innrnasn Minlstor of Lands \ 36,171/ 10,551 increase Minister of Public Works .. _ 147,163 — 76,102 increase Minister ot Do fenoo .. .. 69,893 — 17,336 increase From tho last mentioned item, how ever, must be deducted a sum of £42,000, voted under another head for Contingent Defence, and not actual departmental expenditure. The total expenditure of the Consolidated Fund for the September quarter was -£1.011,732 as against £993,505 for the corresponding quarter of 1879, i being an increase of £18,227. The actual expenditure in excess of receipts for the quarter was, however, £245,339. In addition to this Deficiency Bills to i the amount of £150,000, part ofthe'

deficit of 1879, wero ronowed to 30th Juno 1881 ; Deficiency Bills to the amount of £650,000 retired by the issue of Treasury BUljtj and Treasury Bills to tho amount of £193,000 wdcomed. As to tho: departmental expenditure- in the past; quarter somo of tho increases may bo accounted for by the payment of retir ing allowances, but if not tlie boasted economy of tho Government lias pro duced vory loft-handed results.

Tho [laceipts of tlio Public Works Fund for tlio quarter wero £254,920 from tho Five Million Loan, aud £32.949 from recoveries, making a total of £257,8G9. This was aug mented by repayments of advances to tho Consolidated Fund secured on Deficiency and Treasury Bills to the amount of £743,000, making a total of £1,030,869. The actual expenditure was £687,270, but to this must bo added a sum of £550,000 advanced to tlio con solidated Fund ou Deficiency and Treasury Bills, making a total of £1,237,270. This practice of com plicating tho accounts by a system of leudiug and borrowing on tlio sccurily of Treasury Bills transferred from ono account to tho othor ia most unsatisfactory finance. It too closely resembles tho game of thimble rigging, and renders it vory difficult for thoso not initiated in tlio mysteries of tho Treasury to toll which thimble tlio pea is undor. Tho following shew the amount of oxpondituro under tlio several heads for tlio two quarters :— Soptembor quarter, IBSO. Sent qr., 18711 ---£ a Immigration 5703— 10.U2 I'ublio Works (departmental) 3859— 3211 Hallways - 28_,157 — 213 ill!) aurvoys of Now Lines .. .. 3017— (7-M Honda 37.518 — 2'5,'AH) Land Purchase 7211 — 15,'Jli Waterworks Gold Fiolds .. 3748— «171 Tolegraph Extension .. .. 31,087— lO.niW Publio Buildings 18,303— 80 317 Lighthouses 75— 1007 Miscellaneous Works .. .. 32,001— 20.711 Coiitlngoiit Dofonco .. .. 12,000— SO.l'Ui) Tho cash in tho public account in the colony and London on the 20th Sept. last at credit of Public Works Fund was £788,412, which would bo re duced to £398,061 by unpaid orders on the .Bank of New Zealand. There were also advances in the hands of officers of tho Government in the colony and London to tho amount of £294,755. Tho largo excess of expendi ture over revenue may bo equalised in the two last quarters of the year by tho recoipts from Property Tax and Land Sales, and tho reductions in departmental expenditure j but should tho Treasurer bo disappointed in his estimate from tho two former sources, the financial position at tho termination of tlio curront year will bo very serious.

The oditor of tho "Wanganui Herald,'' who has been behind tho scenes and knows all about it, tells some " things not gene rally known" regarding Sir Julius Vogcl'a resignation. The " Herald " says tho dispo sition of tho Government, one at least of whom was his political prot-ge, was to let him down lightly hy providing him With a comfortable aud remunerative billet as Loan Agent for the inscription of Stock. But says the " Wanganui Herald," " the owners ot big estates were jealous of Sir Julius Vogel's connection with the Agricul tural Company, believing that ho would uso his otlicial position to advance the interests of the Company of which he was a director, to the prejudice of the great number of "specs" in which tho big estate fellows wero so deeply interested. The Bells, Robiusons, Campbells, aud Studholuiosaccordingly wentat their friends in the Government for a change which would meet their views. But a political influence, strongly tinged hy a spirit of viudictiveuess, produced perhaps tbe greatest effect. The person who most exerted this influence was Mr Reader Wood, who, iv virtue of his saving tlio Ministry in 1870, has since claimed to guide their uncertain footsteps. The key to M r Wood's conduct is perhaps to be found partly in the rcmemberouce of the wounds received in parliamentary conlliet, and partly in the fact that he went home in 1878 with a distinct pledge from Sir Goorge Grey—given without consulting his collea gues—of the Agent-Generalship immedia tely upon his arrival iv England. Tho Government refused to rocognise the pledge, Mr Wood found himself on his beam-ends, and when he came back to the colouy took up the rOlo of advocating tho abolition of the oilico. This incident will also account for Mr Wood's treachery to Mr Macandrew lastyear, when he coloredauddistortediu the House private conversations carried on in the confidence of supposed private friendship." It has been frequently denied that tho Grey Ministry ever made any promise of tlie appointment to AL Wood, but this appears to set the question at rest. It is no breach of journalistic etiquette to mention that Kr Ballance is the editor of tho ".Vangatmi Herald," of which, also, he is proprietor, because Mr Ballance's connection with that paper is a matter of public notoriety. Mr Ballance was Colonial Treasurer in the Grey Ministry, and would thcrcforo .be aware of the facts which arc now brought to light.

In our leading article yesterday, by a misprint, the number of murders in 1832 was misprinted 22 instead of 242, the actual number of murders committed in that year.

Messrs William McArthur and Co. havo issued invitations to a large number of citi zens for a dinner at the Insurance Buildings on tho evening oE Tuesday, 9th November, to celebrate tho taking office as Lord Mayor of London by tho senior partner.

We understand that Mr Peacock did not leave a nomination paper before his depar ture for Melbourne. As the nomination takes place next month, and the nomination paper must be signed by the cundidate, it is evident that His Worship has no inten tion of standing for re-election. The aspir ants to the office, if any, are keeping very quiet,

Mr W. H. Stafford, a young gentleman recently from England, has succeeded in leasing from the natives a large portion of the Wairakau flat, a reserve between the Hot Springsat Te Aroha and the block on which the Lincolnshire farmers aro going to settle. He has started to raise cattle on a large scalo, having now several hundred head of young animals running on the laud, and intends to purchase moro in the Wai kato. He is in a position to wait for re turns, and has no doubt that the venture will prove a very profitable ono. Mr Macdonald appears resolved to vindicate tlio local magistracy from sus picions of sympathy with the ethics of ruffianism. His sentence of six months' imprisonment on a blackguard who brutally assaulted a poor degraded associate was well deserved, and will have a salutary influence. But people will find such a sentence rather hard to reconcile with others which the Bench haa eiven in the caso of men occupying a different station from Samuel Williams and Mary Davis. When the Bench place tho punishment of offences against the person mora on an equality with offences against property, which arc tho lesser of the two, a more effectual check will bo placed npon rowdyism.

There is evidently some person in the community who aspires to play the r6le of Town Clerk. This morning an indignant ratepayer came to tho Corporation offices iv a state of wrath and perspiration, wanting to know why he had been ordered to pay rates which he had already settled. On being requested to explain, he produced a dirty and badly written letter to tho follow ing effect :— "Auckland City Counsel, Sep27th 1880

Mr Duffy

I here by give Notice for you to como and Pay your Raht witch is now due Your will heer more about and also the Water Rates

now duo

Oblige Yours truly P. A. Philliphs town Clark."

The Town Clerk disavowed all knowledge of the precious document, and it is now on exhibition at the City Council office.

A complimentary benefit has been tendered to Mr O'lirien by representatives of the best professional talent in the city, and will take place in the Theatre Royal about Monday week. The performance will be under distinguished patronage, and the

most attractive bill of fare will be arranged that it is possible to produce in Auckland. Particulars will bo announced iv a future issue. Mr O'Brien has performed before Auckland audiences for a period of

ihree years, and his impersonations have invariably been characterised by conscien tious and painstaking study, and he has rendered himself deservedly popular by his kindliness and bouhomie. We wish him a bumper house.

Latest cable despatches report the arre3t of Pornoll's Sscretary on a chaVge of con- Bpiraoy, tho despatch of three Turkish battalions to Dulcigno, aud the proposal of the Preu'ch Government to establish a Mail Service to Australia via Mauritius. i

The lost tickets for the Dean's Minstrels conoert on the 9th November wore picked up by a little girl, who returned them to Superintendent Hughes, of tho Auckland Fire Brigade.

" A Subscriber," Parnoll, writes objecting that a groat part of the business of the last meeting of the Council was transacted with closed doors. Mr W. E. Sadler is also to tbe fore again in advocacy of Mr Daiga ville's claims to the Mayoralty.

S. Goosman (cheap Jack) writes denying that ho got bis stand by false pretences ; and also says Mr Slater did not return his fee, because no tee was paid, and that the stall-holders displayed petty jealousy, hy making a noise to stop his sale.

At a special meeting of Hamilton relative to Mr Siddon's land claim, it was resolved on tho motion of Mr Hill, seconded by Mr McGarrigle "That the land required to make tbo approaches to the bridgo on tho Hamilton Wcstsidehotakcnunder the Public Works' Act, 1876, and that any action taken by the Couucil for the purchase of Mr Siddon's claim waa not in accordanoo with tho instructions given by the Council to Messrs Prico and Vialou.'— An amend ment by tho mayor was rejected.

The chairman of tho Newcastle Board elected under the Highways' Act, made a proposal to Mr Bay, chairman elected under tlio Regulation of Local Elections' Act for a compromise that £150 should bo spent on Bomfrcy's road, and that the Hoards in future should ho elected under tho High ways' Act. A public meeting at Whata wbuta convened by Mr Day rejected tho proposal and resolved to go on with the proceedings for ouster from oilico.

To the Editor: Sir,—To decide a bet would you pleiiso inform mo whether Savanaka started fur the Melbourno Cup lust year, anil oblige.—l am, &c, CONSTANT READKn. [Yes.-ED. E.S.]

Sir Charles Dilkc states that a forco has boon aeut by tlio Sultan of Zanzibar to mulish tlie murderers of Mem Carter and Cadonhead if thoy can lie found. An far us is. known, however, tho murder was not coiiiuiittod within the territories of Iho Sul tan. Lieutenant Matthews, It, N., is in command of tbe expedition.

The lust lecture of tho winter series will be delivered on Friday evening in the room of the Young Men's Christian As.ooiatiiui by the Kov. Shirley Baker, his subject boing "Tonga and tho Tongans." Prom the synopsis it will be seen that this lectino promises to be one of unusual interest. The lectin-, r will treat of the Tongans, their origin, customs, and manners, mythology, Fauna and Flora, political and religious progress, future prospects and relative com mercial position with New Zealand. Two Tongau compositions will be sung by a Tongau native during Iho meeting.

The Auckland Cricket Club will play a niatcli against tho North Shore Club on Saturday next.

A now Mutual Improvement Association has been formed in connection with St. Andrew's Church, with the Kcv. a, Carrick as President und Rev. I). Bruce, Messrs Thos. Macffarlane, and John lleid as Vice- Presidents. The first meeting of a literary character will bo held this (Thursday) evening at 8 o'clock in St. Andrew's school room, Symonds-strcot, when extempo raneous speeches will be given by the members on a variety of subjects. The meetings are open to the public.

There have been great coniplaintsmado at tho charge of 5s for admission for the first day of tho forthcoming Show, many think ing it too much, others that the committee nro only wanting the clito there. Both theso ideas aro erroneous. At all Shows when it cxteuds to two days the charge is 5s for the first day, and no allowance is niudo for tho second day. The Auckland Agricultural ond Pastoral Association Com mittee are more liberal, and have agreed that anyone visiting tho Show on tho first day, shall have free admission tho second day upon production of ticket, tho second day being the holiday.

To the Editor: Sir, —Allow me to bring under your notico tho water channel on the West sido of Sytiiond-strect, which is undergoing repair with linio and scoria ash. It may be remembered, that, a short time ago, this said channel was liiiishod with ashphalt, and has since proved a failure. Alter going to such expense—why not do the work properly at once, aud lay down good substantial stone pitchers? There is nothing to compete with bluo stone as it will stand every description of traffic whore nil other materials fail. I trust the Council will take notice of this matter at their next sitting, and stop this unnecessary and wautou expense of public money to be thrown away, and have the work done in a manner that will bo a credit to the Council aud asaviug to the ratepayers.—Yours, &c, William Gibson.

The big events at tho lauranga races on the 28th and 29th January, will bo the Jockey Club Handicap of 80 sovereigns aud the Cup Handicap of 50.

The 'Timaru Herald," tho editor of which is well-informed on oflicial matters, says that Sir Julius Vogel will not receive £-2,000 n-ycar as Loan Agent for the colouy, but will fall back on his position as a director of Colonial Companies, the proposal having been rejected by the House. The Ilouso while reducing the vote by one fourth gave it to be uuderstood that, if he retained his post ho was to devote his whole time to it and not to engage iv private business. In consequence of that intimation, the Ministers wrote to Sir Julius Vogel requiring him forthwith to terminate his connection with a Company of which ho is chairman of directors, he replied that ho could not do so without iujustico to the Company, the Government gave bim the alternative of resigning his odico, he scut in his resignation and that they accepted it. We aro glad to notice that tho members

of the Auckland Horticultural Society aro

making vigorous efforts for the encourage ment of horticulture and gardening, aud that arrangements have been made for the hold ing their show on the Sth and 9th of November, at Ellerslio. The productions will be divided into four sections, viz., plants grown in pots, cut flowers, fruits, and vegetables. The inducements to growers are liberal, as will be seen by the list of prizes iv the Star, the Society having but one object in view, the promo tion of tho good of the general community by encouraging laudable emulation and a spirit of industry among the people of Auckland and the suburbs. Mr Cheese man, of ti-c Museum Buildings, honorary secretary ot the Association, will afford to enquirers every information. We observe that Mr W. J Palmer will give a special prize of two guineas for the best collection of vegetables. It is also notified that each exhibitor must forward to tho secretary a formal entry of intcuding exhibits, on or before Friday, the sth Novcmbor, in con formity with the schedule of prizes.

A youth of 18 years, named John Shepherd, employed by Mr Colwoll, con tractor, for the erection of the Agricultural Society's new building, was accidentally precipitated from tho roof o£ the half-built structure on Monday last. The distance to the ground was fully 20 feet, and although the young follow alighted on his feet tho shook which he recoivod was so severe that for a time it was teared he had injured his thigh. He seemed to have completely lost the U-0 of his bodily powers, and he was therefore carefully conveyed into tho houso ot Mr Percival, where every possible atten tion was paid him. Thence he was romoved to the Hospital, whore it was soon ascer tained that no bones had been broken. Dr. Philson entertains hopc3 that his patient will be about again within a month or six weeks. At tho timo the accident occurred Shepherd was working at the purlines near the roof of the building, aud through in cautiously stepping upon a loose plank ho lost his balance aud fell.

' Somo amusement was caused this morn ing in Princes-street by the natural imita tions of a trained parrot from his cage out side a grocer's storo, and which resulted in a number of laughable hoaxes. A butcher's lad drove rapidly round the corner from Government House when "pretty poll" whistled aud called "here." Tho lad turned aud came back with his horse aud cart in answer, aud when opposite the store, the bird gave a hearty laugh and said "how arc you?" Another caso was that of a man crying oysters, when "poll " mocked him with such cleverness that he knocked at a boarding-house to know how many the lady wanted. The littlo girl laughed heartily, exclaiming, "Oh! that's Mr Hat-swells' parrot." "Bother the par rot," replied Mr F , "j wish he would keep hi_ tongue to himself." We understand that a gentleman who witnessed the play of the cannio bird has offered £10 for the lively mischief-maker.

Dr. Somerville, the English evangelist, lias just closed a season of four months in Italy, during which he held successful meet ings in Rome, Naples, Palermo, Leghorn, and Florence,

The Germany and Switzerland Methodist Episcopal Conference has just held its'2sth session, Bishop Merrill presiding. Letters from there report an increase ih members and collections, and general good prospects. Bishop Merrill preached on the Sunday to a congregation of about 1200 persons.

Our report of the base Bank of New South Waleß v. Royal Insurance Company, application for new trial, ih the Supreme Court yesterday, was inaccurate and con fused. The application nr'dse olit of tlie caso heard at the last Civil Sessions wlieh a jury returned -a ,verdict of £1850 damages against the Cbmpany. Mr Hes keth gave notice of intention to appeal oh the grounds of misdirection by His Honor on the 4th and 7th .ssucs, Mr Hcsfceth's contention being that the policy was only made out in favour of the plain tills as mortgagees, and if it were proved, that they were in no way damnified by the fire that is to say if the remaining security was ample for the satisfaction of their debt, they could not recover under the policy, the interests of the mortgagor, Mr. C. A. Hard.., junr., not being protected under the policy. In Banco yesterday, Mr Hes keth applied fora " rule nisi " for anew trial and submitted these exceptions :—That His Honor had misdirectedthe-juryon the fourth and seventh issues to the effect that tho plaintiffs must be taken to have insured the property destroyed by tire oh behalf of Mr C. A. Harris, jiin., tho o .vner of the equity of redemption, as V.oll as on their own behalf, and that tho policy could enure Iso as to enable tho plaintiffs to insure as mortgagees aiid as insurers for C. A. Harris, jun., if thoy were entitled to recover on the policy, notwithstanding uncontradicted evi dence that they wore not damnified by tlio fire, inasmuch os their remaining security was ample ; and by not directing tho jury upon tho uncontradicted evidence that the bank nad not boon damnified by tho fire.' — His Honor said he had no doubt whatever himself that the mortgagors' interet must bo taken to bo protected with tho mortgagee's, but tho interests at stake were large, and lie had no objection therefore, to grant tho rule nisi. Ho would, however, he away be foro next Wednesday, so that the argument could not ho taken before Judge Gillies' re turn. Rule granted accordingly.—The qucstiou raised is a most (important one, from tlio fact that it is a usual practico in caso of mortgages to mako tho policy out in favour of the mortgagoo,' undor tho impre. sion that hot h mortgagee and mortgagor aro jointly pro tected. Pending a settlement of tlie point, it would he prudent for mortgagors to look to their policies and assure themselves that thoir own interests aro coverod in tho risk.

This week's " Observer," ready on Friday morning, will contain : Ructions at tho " Obser ver" Ofllco-A Projootod Donkoy Rido- Mnotnunlo to tho Uoacuo—An Kxplanation— All's Woll that Knda Woll—Moro about tbo Rink Ball, with an etching of tho principal actors-Pen and Ink PortraitalNo. 7)-Mr Swan eon—KtchlnKS of Col. Whltmore—Tho District Knglneor, &0.. Sec, and all tho usual features.— [Aovr.l ___________

Scintillations.

' Bo brief: for, it 18 witr. words as wit i huh beams j the moro thoy aro condonsod, tho deeper thoy burn."—aouTHKY.

Ked tiles -Cardinals' hats.

The " Herald " wants a morning mail instead of an afternoon delivery atPanmuro to facilitate its circulation. What next V

Mr Goldie is a candidate for a seat in tho Board of Education, vice Dr Campbell. Mr R. Graham has got his lease signed for Lake ilouso grounds. Mr Fitchett, of Dunedin, has been en rolled a solicitor and barrister of tho Supreme Court. The remains of T, Grey, missing sinco 187 C, have been found in the bush ut Uwuke, near Cathin's river. Evangelistic meetings aro held at Mar. seilles, France, in six halls, with congrega tions which aro said to number 3000 weekly.

The Patea Steam Shipping Company has resolved to increase its capital to £12,000.

An anti-shouting society has been formed at Wakctield. It was wanted.

Tho "Lyttelton Times" strongly de nounces the action of tho Government re Patetere.

Mr Stewart has been engaged ou tho East Coast in connection with the Cambridge and Rotorua road. Mr J. J. Bennett is ahout to build a large family hotel ou tho Cameron road, Tauranga.

A gentleman, at a recont "country enter tainment, prefaced a reading by station that ho was about to give " The Saxon and the 'gal' from Scott. Mr Ruddle of Taurair-a is about to sever his connection with t..0 Bauk of New Zealand, with a view of entering into partnership with Captain A. C._ Turner. A clergyman told an Indian that he should love hia enemies. "Me do lovo 'cm,"replied the latter. "What enemies do you love most I" " Rum and cider.'' The following notico appeared on the end of a church:—"Any person sticking bills against this church will be prosecuted according to law, or any other nuisance." English attorneys aro not considered an eminently bashful race—nor are Irish. At the firutf Petty Sessions Attorney O'Grady said to a witness —" You scoundrel, go down out o' that!" and to tho reporter, "you needn't take that down."

Louch writes to the Tauranga buster that he arrived iv Pau Francisco just in time to meet the President. Hapoy Louch I

The "North Otago Times" thinks Sir Arthur Gordon cannot fail to bo popular amoug all f^cw Zealand colonists except " juggling land-jobbers and their truckling sympathisers iv the press and on tho plat form."

Tauranga is up in arms about the closing of the port of entry. Tho " Times" insinuates that it was brought about by Aucklaud influences iv order to divert the trade.

The " Whanganui Herald " says the fault of Sir George Grey as a leader iv tho eyes of the Liberals is that he is always doing things in a way which must lead to the immediate disorganisation of any party.

The "Taranaki Herald" thinks a com mission composed of judges and lawyers is not likely to recommend cheap law. Mr Carley, Bank of Mow Zealand, Opotiki, has been removed to Wellington. Mrs Carley was presented with a purse of sovorcigns. Governess—"Now, Jack, if I were to givo t_ pears to Maude, 10 to Edith, and 3 to you, what would it be ? Jack (aged Bix) — •'lt wouldn't bo fair."

Two darkies wero vaunting their courage. "I ain't 'feared o' notllin,' I isn't," said on 6. "Den, Sara, I reckon you isn't 'feared to loan mo a dollah." "No, Julius, I isn't 'feared to lend you a dollah, but I does hate to part with an ole frien' forebber."

What becomes of ali the old brooms t A "retrenchment" School Committee at Nelson is going to solve the difficulty for us. It has used tho following ukase :—*'That when school brooms requiro ronowing or repairing, tho teachers are requited to for ward all the old ones to Mr Burns."

A drunken lawyer, going into the church, was observed by the minister, who addres sed him thus :—" I will bear witness against the sinner at the day of judgment." The lav/yer, shaking his head with drunken gravity, replied, "I have practised twenty years at tho bar, and have always found the greatest rascal is the first to turn State's evidence."

There wore queer goings on at a recent ball at Tauranga, which formed tho subject of an appeal to the Resident Magistrate. T. L. It. Clements charged William Lemon with using obscene language, calling him " a conceited jumped-up puppy " # aud chal lenging him to a pugilistic encounter out side. Complaiuant, who was acting as master of ceremonies, swore that defendant was drunk on the occasion, notwithstand ing tho fact that the ball took place in tho Temperance Hall. Defendant was fined Is, costs being divided. A French marquis was riding out ono day, when ho passed an old priest trotting along contentedly on a quiet donkey. "Ha 1 ha!" exclaimed the marquis, "how goes the ass, good father? "On horseback, my son—ou horseback," replied the priest. One day a man living at Carlton, Notts, was indignantly complaining that his knife had been stolen, till at last one of his neighbours, whose garden had been robbed a short time previous, said to him, " Hold your tongue, old boy, I found your knifs amongst my cabbages ; how camo it there ?" The fellow was struck dumb.

An Eastern paper alleged that a youth in Connecticut engaged to a girl, laconically deserted her with the following note :— "Money is scarce and girls are plentiful. Guc3s I will give up the contract." In the midst of a quarrel:—" I don't know what keeps me from breaking your head 1" " Well I know what keeps me from breaking yours. I'm a member of the society for the preveution of cruelty to animals." . , " What do you do for a living ?" asked a farmer of a burly beggar, who applied at his door for cold victuals and old clothes. " I don't do nothing much but travel about," was the answer. "Are you good at travelling," asked the farmer. "Yes," replied the beggar. '-Then let's see you travel," said the farmer. Mother to her daughter—just seven years old : —" What makes you look so sad, Carrie?" Carrie, looking at her baby brother, three years old—" I was just thinking that lv about ten years from now, when I shall be entering company and having beaux, that brother of mine will be just hold enough to bother the life out of me,"

Melbourne Races.

(FROM OUR OWN CIOEEESI'ONDENf.)

• DUNEDIN, this day. Progress was very firm in the betting for the Derby on Saturday. Ho is taken with Lord Bnrghley for tho double of the Derby and Cup at 100 to 30; aud was taken for both events at 1000 to 50, and afterwards 500 to 30 was laid. Mata and Dnrriwcll were in some request for the Cup. They were both hackedat 100to6 aud7. Richmond was hacked at 100 to 6. Progress aud Grand Flanuer, at 9 to 2, wanted for the Derby. Tcu to one is offered about everything else. For tho Maribyrong Plate, 6 to 1 was wanted ahout Monmouth, but 5 to 1 was the best oiler; and 100 to 15 was taken about Royal Maid.

NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN HOME MISSION.

The annual Home Missionary meeting ap pointed for the Grafton Road Chapel was held last evening. The Chairman, Mi- Thomas Buddie, said that the fund of the Home Missions was the most important in connection with their church work in the colony, The difficulties in connection with the financial votes, in support of tho work, was perplexing, for want of funds. Tlie committee had to deliberate as long about the laying out of £10 as if it were a thou sand. He (the chairman) regretted that as yet so many millions of|people were without the gospel, and even iv New Zealand there wero districts which never for months to gether heard the word ot God. Ho referred to tho principal of giving to the service and worship ot God, aud tho help in spreading far aud wide the knowledge of Jesus Christ. There was room for greater individual effort in this particular, as it was to missionary operations in New Zealand, for much of the prosperity of the people. The local secre tary, Mr Clayton, read tho following re port :—The balance-sheet of 1879 showed £G65 duo to tbe Treasurers. In order to liquidato this debt, a scheme was initiated at the Conference held in Auck land, which resulted in the receipt of £SSB lis, leaving a deficiency of £76 9*. Tho contributions and proceeds from mission piopcrtics in the different circuits for the past year amounted to £1802 3s id. The claim of the fund recommended by the various financial district meetings amounted to £2309, which, with tho above balance of £76 9s, made an expenditure in excess of re ceipts amounting to £583s 5s lid. The Maori mission grants had to bo reduced by 15 per cent, and the grants to English cir cuits by 25 per cent, and all grants were struck out for furniture. This retrenchment reduced the expenditure to £1955 6s Sd. The Committee acknowledged tho receipt of £1000 from an anonymous friend in Eng land, through tbo Kov. James Bullcr. The Scandinavian Mission reported GSO mem bers, and 40 Church members. The follow ing were tho English mission stations : — Auckland : Wairoa (North), Papatoa (in tho Kaipara County). Kaukapakapa, Mahurnnfii, Coromaudcl, and the Bay of Islands. Nelson: Motueka and Knmara. Canterbury : Chertsey and jßa kaia. Dunedin : Dunedin City, Hyde, and Waikouaiti. In those stations there were 10 missionaries employed in preaching the Gospel to sawyers, woodcutters, miners, farmers, Bottlers on tho plains, in the valleys, in the bush, and in the country villages. There wore 15 small circuits, among which were distributed a sum of £494 12s Id. It was regretted that funds wero inadequate to give candidates for the ministry a suitaDle theological training. Three students had been under training tho whole of the year. Our Maori Missions extend through the country in both tbe North and Middle Islands, from Mongonui in the North, to Canterbury in tho South. We employ in this work nino Maori and three European Missionaries, whose regular congiegations number about 3,000 hearers, with Sabbath-Schools attached, the scholars of which number about 1,600. This department of the work is costing the Society nearly £800 for the present year, which, divided among twelve agents, will not givo a large sum to each—not that there is nn equal division ot funds among the twelve. They are of different grades, and are paid according to their position and the kind of work they are able to do. The Kaipara natives aro supporting their own work to a large Jextent, having to bo sub sidised to the amount of only £80. From Hokiauga and Raglan there has also been a slight increase of contributions this year. The Maori work is entirely depending on our colonial resources—viz., on native con tributions aided by grants from this fund, and by proceeds of mission properties. We receive no grants either from England or from the Australian Colonies. The New Zealand Conference regards this work as a part of its charge—a solemn trußt, indeed, committed to it by tho parent society, which for many years incurred a very large expen diture in aiding to introduco and establish Christianity in this once heathen and can nibal country—and is most anxious to maintain it in greater efficiency. To allow it to decline would bo ungrateful, uumetho distical, and indeed unchristian. The amount required for tho present year was £2,500, of which Grafton Road was ex pected to raise £50. Tho Rev H. H. Lawry gave a most in teresting account of tho early efforts of the Home Mission, and especially amongst the natives. His personal reminiscences as Missionary iv New Zealand were most pleasing and interesting. He has had a great deal of experience in the country dis tricts, and he could speak in term 3of eulogy regarding the work that was being accomplished by this instrumentality. There was yet a great deal to be done.

The Rev. Thomas Buddie, General Secre tary of the Mission funds, gave a most racy and descriptive account of what had been accomplished by the Mission. Many most remarkable conversions hed taken place, and he himself was an eye-witnesa of such scenes. Ketrenchment was necessary iv the colony, but religion must not be so touched. What was wanted was retrench ment at home. The true lovers of religion would be bound to give their prayers and sustenance to such a noble enterprise.

The Rev. W. Morley urged renewed effort. The Wesleyans owed a debt to those whose labors had been successful. He would like to sco greater variety in giving. The Chairman apologized for the absence of the Rev. Mr Baker,

A vote of thanks was accorded the Chair man,

Mining News.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. The following reports have been received by Mr Stodart: —

Old Caledonian G.M. Company.—Mr Ja__.es reports the drive south on hanging wall of lode No, 3 level is in 48 feet. Favourable indications continue. Shot put into tho lode, about 15 feet back from the face has thrown out some very rich copper and iron pirites. Nothing approaching this lode in mineral richness hao before been found in this mine as deep as No. 2 level; shall blast down the stone nearer the face to-morrow, Thursday. No, 2 section, No. 2 level. The lode in the slopes and in face is now opening out and work ing better. There are 26 tons of quartz iv the hopper—battery will be started on Fri day. Tributes.—Rowe and party, upper Otago level, have finished cleaning and repairing the levels, and have started to work ou the lode. Smith and party are rising from the "Otago No 1 level. Part ridge and party will crush early next week. Southern Cross.—Mr Coutts reports : Specimen leader—Have had 24 men sloping on this leader above tramway level With fair results. Commenced to open on it at the battery level on the western side of cross-cut. When the works are sufficiently advanced intend to sink a svinze, as the leader looks very promising. Have on hand 151bs. of picked stone from this part of the mine, and 151bs. from the stopes on the same leader. Hang ing Wall Leaders of No. 1 Main Lodo: Have two men breaking out quartz on one of the leaders. Have not seen any gold iv tho stove that has been broken, but there is some good mineral which will prove payable. Crushing.— The return from 16 loads of quartz, including picked stone crushed last week, was 27ozs 9dwts of melted gold. Will start .crushing at tho Alburnia about Thursday. Have 8 loads quartz on hand, which will be increased to 16 by the time crushing is completed, which will yield a payable return.

It is a long whilo sineo tho publio of Auck land havo had a bankrupt stock offered them but tho disappearance of J. B. Robinson and tho -elzureof hia stock by theoreditora has thrown tha stock ofthe Auokland Clothing Company on tho market. The trade wore invited to tender for it, and Mossrs Garlick and Cranwell pm-. chaßod it at * large disoount off tho original cost. Thoy havo removed it to tholr City Hall Areado premises, and as their warehouse is hardly largo enough for thoir ordinary trade thoy will sell this bankrupt stook at a smali advance on what they purchased it for, to effect an immediate clearance. They having paid cash down for it, aro naturally anxioua to recoup tho oxtr« capital thus involved with all desnateh and offer it at far IeBS than its valuo to effect a speedy clearance. Ladiea and gontlemen aro invited to shop curly in tho day, as the asßiHtants aro so fully occupied attending to customers in tho afternoon. The Roods are all removed to tho City Hall Arcade, and are being sold by Garliok and Cranwell, Drapora Clothiers and Ilouso Furnishers, Queen-Btreet Auokland.

TELEGRAMS.

|FEK UOT.TISD FEESB ASSOCIATION.]

WELLINGTON, this day. SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

A lad named Batkin met with a serious j accident at the College grounds yesterday. He was playing with a heayv roller, when he slipped." The roller passed over his head and shoulders, breaking his arm and fracturing his skull. He is still in a precarious state. CHRISTUHURCH, this day. A MONEY-LENDING PERJURER. At the R. M. Court to-day Michael Murphy, a well-known money lender and commission agent, was committed for trial for perjury. An old resident has piomised £200 to wards a peal of bells at Kaiapoi. Inspector Buckley, being ordered from Kaiapoi to Invcrcargilli was entertained at at the Kaiapoi Hotel yesterday. Great re gret was expressed at his removal. The number of unemployed put on to the railway works some time ago by the Gov ernment is decreasing, as the men arc find ing work elsewhere. TIMARU, this day. FIRE AT GERALDINE. Mundell and Co.'s auction mart and horse repository at Geraldine was burnt down at half-past ten last evening. A large quantity of harness, feed, and a valuable house belonging to Kennedy and Carter, who leased tho premises, were burned. The building was insured for £300. The extra loss is estimated at £700. The lessees suffer heavily, being uninsured. Tho Agricultural Show to-day was a great success: fully three thousand persons were on the ground. The best prizes in sheep were awarded to P. H. Russell; in wheat, to Jas. Crescott, and IVorman Lane Jangler was adjudged the best thorough bred stalliou. INVERCARGILL, this day. THE RAILWAY TIME-TABLF. Mr Maxwell has promised a deputation to the Government to revert to the August time-tables on the Northern Railways. Ho said that great difficulties are in the way of assimulating tho goods tariff on the port lines to that on the land lines, as no facility for weighing goods exists at Port Chalmers or Lyttelton.

Wreck of the Lochnagar.

PROFOSEDIABANDONMENT TO THE UNDERWRITERS.

[Tl. TELEGRAPH PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

GISBORNE, this day. TllELochnagar is now high up on the beach. Messrs. Shaw, Savillo & Co. have been cabled to to ascertain if she is insured, in order that tho vessel may be abandoned to the underwriters.

The vessel herself weighs over 1,000 tons, and in the entire absence of any appliances whatever for getting her off the beaoh, the prevailing opinion is that there is little chance of getting her ailoat again. The sea is going down considerably and the weather is line. The rainfall during the past two days is the greatest ever known ju the district.

A Coach Capsized.

[BY TELEGRAPH, OWN CORRESPONDENT. ]

HAWERA, this day. The mail coach from Normanby to Waito tara was upset yesterday afternoon at the Manapou bridge, eight miles from Hawera, Is was over-crowded with passengers, and several were throw into the river. F. H. Brett, od old Normanby settler, was seri. ously injured, coming into contact with the side of the bridge. With the exception of an elderly gentleman, who was thrown from the top of the coach into the water, the other passengers escaped serious injury. The reckless driving of the man in charge has excited comment in the district for some time past.

Literary and Theatrical Gossip.

"The Australian Abroad Branches from! the Main Routes Round tho World" 'is now ready. Mr James Hingston, in this second series, takes Ceylon, India, and Egypt. Much has been said and written ahout all theso, but much remains to be said t concerning the capabilities sind commercial prospects of Ceylon and Egypt, when the former shall be thoroughly planted, and the latter freed from her present ruinous go vernment. Miss Barlie's Life of the Prince Imperial (Griffiths) is merely a court circular panegyric. The anecdotes appears to be authentic if puerile. The question of copy wright in America is now being much dis cussed. We hope some satisfactory arrange ment may shortly be made. Miss Jessie Fothergill, the talented authoress of "Probation," a story of the Lancashire cotton famine, has again ap peared before the public with a story illustrating the domestic misery introduced into families by tho usual typo of Jesuit confessor. Tho title is "The Wellfield," and it is publithed by Bently. "The English Poets: Selections, with Critical Introductions by Various Writers, and a General Introduction by Matthew Arnold," edited by J. H. Ward, M.A., (London, MacMillan and Co.), is a valuable book for all who have neither time nor opportunity to collect an extensive library of their own. The critical introductions represent the finest thought and study of our half of the ninteenth century. Friends of Mr Toole may like to know that the " Upper Court," Byron's play that has occupied the Folly Theatre for some time past, will shortly be produced at Wallack's Theatre, New York, as well as at Boston, Baltimore, Chicago and Philadelphia. You will havo had an opprtunity of hearing it before this reaches you. It is" to be adapted for production in Paris ; meanwhile the " Upper Court" is to go on at the Folly, which has proved so good a speculation that Mr Toolo does not intend closing for a single night. American drama has not been favourably received on this side tbe Atlantic. The critics were too strong for Mrs Baymond, in Mark Twain's play, and Mr Florence has had scarcely a higher measure of success iv " Tho Mighty Dollar."

WELLSFORD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) The Port Albert'Co-oporative Society, in starting a branch store at Wellsford, cele brated the event by a tea-meeting, followed by a vocal and instrumental concert in the School-house. After the good things of life, provided in a liberal and varied character were disposed of, and tea things likewise put away, Mr J. W. C. Smith took tho chair, and, after a fow introductory remarks, the programme was gone through, which consisted of glees by the choir ; duett, Mr G. Nicholson and Miss Kushbrook; solo, Mrs Cutforth; symphony (Mozart) Messrs Arraitage, Nicholson and Perkins. Messrs Lectir and Deacon at the piano, who also per ormedanovertureandotherpiecesin an excel lent manner. Readings, glees, speeches, and comic duet by Messrs Perking and Web ster, constituted a very enjoyable evening, Dr Ross proposed a vote of thanks to the musicians and ladies who presided at the tables. The like compliment having been paid the chairman aud suitably acknow ledged, the room was cleared for dancing, which was kept up with unabated vigour till a late hour. Mr Conchy's new steam launch " the Bee " took visitors from Port Albert alongside the store, returning in the evening. The day was vory squally, and the cricket match intended to be played had to be put off till some future date in consequence of the state of the ground. j

' I say, Jim, they tell me there is a man down East that is so industrious that he works twenty-fivo hours a day."—" How is that, Cuffy? Thero aro only twenty-four hours in a day."—" Why ho gets up an hour before daylight, you stupid nigger :" Handel loved a good story, and told one with zest, but with this disadvantage to the listener, that when excited, he told it in four different languages at once. He loved a good dionor, and a big one, too; that is, if all stones bo true, and tbo follow ing among the number. Once he entered a coffee-house and ordered a meal for three, which the servant accordingly retired to prepare. Tho repast not appearing as soon as he expected, Handel furiously rang the bell, and asked to know why. "] will serve," said the waiter, " when the company arrives." "Den," thundered Handel, "bring do dinner 'prestissimo.' lam do gompany."

CABLEGRAMS

ETJ.KOP___.AI.. [KKUTBE'Sjn^« QRAMg] NEW KNIGHTS. LONDON, October 27 A gazette to-day announces that P _ Jennings Executive Commissioner 0 f ,f bydney Exhibition, has been rr._.V h <» Knight Commander, and that John n*,* a prominent member of the Sydney C ' [ Bion, has beeu created a Companion?^l* ' 1 ! Order of St. Michael and George "»• ARREST OF PARNELL'SSKCRETapv MrParnell's private secretary bo. arrested under a warrant charced Jul ?ea spiracy. * Wltu Ma. - TURKISH TROOPS FOR DULCIGNn CONSTANTINOPLE, Octobe t 27 Delvish Pasha, with three battali__ Turkish troops, has been ordered to t» of to Dulcigno, in consequence of the M tinued determination ofthe Albanian 0011' obstruct its surrender to Monteneero 8 *° DIFFICULTY BETWEEN AUSTim' AND SERVIA. AUS>TfiU VIENNA, October* A difficulty has arisen between An.*-- ; and Servia in iegard to the comm«-^V '' relations of the two countries """"OJI A MINISTRY OF ONE. ATHENS, October _1 ! Coumoundairous, the newly ann-i.Z Greek Premier, will, it is ZouJeW *; without colleagues, and as PresiiW* Council will be the sole reSli* Minister of the King. resPo*Bibl 8 FRENCH MAIL SERVICE Tn AUSTRALIA. _. ~ . „ PARIS, October 27. | The 1* ranch Government has omL r negotiations with a view to arrange tor _. i" extension Mail Service between RonrU and Mauritius, and Australia. I

AUSTRALIAN.

THE SUEZ MAIL . j KING GEORGE'S SOUND, Oct 27. Arrived the P. and O. Co'_ _t«_i_ 1 Rosetta, from Galle, with the inwajtS mail, which left London on Septembers I SCRATCHED FOR THE CUP f' I MELBOURNE, Oct 27. I The following horses are scratched for th. I Melbourne Cup :-Colombue, Geffl I and the Stag. a VICTORIAN CIVIL SERVICE. MELBOURNE, Oct 27. In the Legislative Assembly, Mr gervii* made a severe attack on the Hon. Mtßenv for the appointment of his son to a posltim '*' in the (Jivil Service, from which he had bum removed by Mr Service's Ministry Th* same is being much commented npon REFORM OF VICTORIAN COUNCIL MELBOURNE, Tbuisdg,. , Iv the Legislative Council last sight I Bill was introduced by Sir Charleß Bladen > one of the members of the Council/for tha I reform of the constitution. It was teaA a I second time. ..y;,•* | EXHIBITION VISITORS. ' Melbourne is now thronged With visitors from the country districts, tho neighbdminn colonies, and New Zealand. THE NEW OPPOSITION LEADER. ' It is expected that Mr Murray Smith will Isad the opposition in the Assembly after the departure of Mr Servico _ot England, < . ~

RESIDENT MAGISTRATES' COURT.

This Day. i (Beforo J. E. Macdonald, Esq., K.M.) \ JUDGMENTS FOE PLAINTIFFS, ; t | Jas. A. Campbell v. Henry Hase^eU, 7 f claim £3 lis Bd, goods supplied, costs fl Cd (Mr Tole for plaintiff); Wm. Thomev, < J. Mcßoberts, £1 3s, bill of costs, Oostsil - ! 8s 6d (Mr Theo. Cooper for plaintiff) j Frank. Williams v. Edward R. Rane, £2 !6s, fish supplied, costs £1 4s 6d (Mr George for plaintiff); F. M. P. Brookfield v. John Dabeth, £35 18s Sd, professional services, costs £4 19s (Mr Tyler for plaintiff); Geo, D. Bevin v. Ann Brunkard, claim £2 16s 7d, costs £1 2s 6d (Mr Tole for plaintiff); Messrs J. and F. Phillipp3 v. John Morga., claim £2 3s 6d, rent, costs £1 2s fid (Mr Brookfield for plaintiff); Isaac . Phillips v. Thomas Gerrans, £l,s balance ' of clothing account, costs.lis; U. L. Posseneskie v. H. Baynes, £6,5a, coßti , ' £1 17s; Wm. Cochrane, jun., v. Alfred Mitchell, £1 12s sd, costs £1 2s6d(MrS. Hesketh for plaintiff); Dunningham and King v. Geo. Horsey, £6 15s 6d, board and lodging, costs £1 7s (Mr George for plain* tiff, Mr Armstrong for defendant) j W. C, Dennes v. John Austin, claim £4 C«, £3 paid in, costs £1 2s Gd (Mr S. Hesketh for j plaintiff). JUDGMENT-DEI-TOBS. | Isaac Phillips v. John Purcell; claim £6 | 2s.—Mr Phillips, on being examined, said that defendant was a coal and firewood * merchant in Victoria-street, and had taken several contracts lately. He believed that ! ho was in a position to pay if he was so dis-' j posed,—His Worship made a few obsern tions on the case, and ordered that th? whole be paid within fourteen days, or in default, defendant to be committed to Mount Eden for fourteen daya —Holland and Butler v. Thos. Willis; claim£7l6-d#||j§l j Thomas Willis deposed th _ t he was a pedes tnan, but, although successful in the man- t ber of miles, he was unsuccessful in a peon niary sense., He won one wager, but $at nothing for it. His backers took the cash and stuck to it. He got two medals, hut could not turn them into bread. He was a painter by trade. Offered Holland and Butler to work out the debt. Was sot a married man. Had enough to do to keep himself. Had worked about 15 days since he contracted the debt. ' Had five days at Ss a-day since the judgment had been obtained six weeks ago. Was now work ing at Ss tier day for Mr Bishop, of Newmarket. Lost by a contract- Mr. E. Cooper made some remarks in favor of defendant, and a case, in w_fcb Walker would appear as plaintiff, would bo heard next week; his client had given m walking for the present, and simply attended to his own work as the painter.—David Cambie, book-keeper to plaintiffs, deposed that his employers had offered employment to defendant, but ho had not accepted ii Adjourned until next week to await the issue of countercase referred to. i DEFENDED CASKS. Alfred Carter v. Henry Mills.—Claim. £1118s Bd. Mr James Russell for plaintiff; Mr Thome for defendant The plaintiff in. the case is a master butcher in Wellesley street, and defendant a portable oven maker in Durham-street, hut whose wife kept a boarding house in Hobson-street at the time the debt was contracted. Defen dant claimed exemption of the debt on the grounds that Mrs Mills was master of the ; establishment; and he, Henry Mills, merely a lodger paying his wife £2 per week for board, etc—Mrs Mills having in the year 1574, obtained a protection order under the Married Womens' Protection Act, 1870.— His Worship went carefully over the evi dence, and held the belief that the pro visions of the Act released the husband from responsibility, even though cohabiting with the wife.—Plaintiff therefore was | nonsuited. Costs, £1 lis. Dominic Cullatt, Joseph Patteson, and Rasmus Nelson v. James Lowrie.— Claim £28 each.—Mr S. Hesketh tor plaintiffs, and Mr T. Cooper for defendant—The plain tiffs in this action were seamen, and the claims were for damage and wrongful aw B missal.—Mr S. Hesketh opened the cases, W and called tho plaintiff in the first instance : to give evidence, and which would shew the ■ nature of the whole.—Dominic Cullatt I seaman, lately of the brig Emily, Captain . Lowrie, master, said he signed articles at ■ Newcastle for discharge at the captain J« option at £4 per month. The engagement I was for six months. On the 16th September .. the captain told him to go on shore and ■ meet him, wbeu he would be paid on. presented his account, when the shipping clerk said it was not right. The captain, ■ offered a certain sum, but would not give ■ the full amount. Would not take lew- 1 Captain wanted him to go on board again. He wanted his money. The captain then fetched a policeman, who said he-must be on the wharf at such a time, and there would bo a boat to take him and his mates ,■■>■ ■to the vessel. Went, but there was no boat ready, and consequently could not go on :,,.,; board. Lodged at Powell's boarding- ; house.—His Worship said the ex- B penses of claimant could not be in* :. eluded in the damages. The question was j damage through wrongful dismissal.— Plaintiff: Could havo got employment en the Waikato, if he had had his discharge.— Cross-examined by Mr Cooper: 4". ---wanted was his two days' pay and bis dis charge.—Joseph Patterson gave similar evidence—His Worship said it appearea. that plaintiff wanted to leave the vessel, and the captain was willing that he shoum go. He-vent onshore for the purpose oi j being paid, did not get exactly what oe wanted, and then wi-hed to thrust himseii back into the captain's service.—Mr »■ Hesketh said he would not call any furMier evidence, as the main points had been conceded.—Mr Cooper addressed theOonn and asked for a non_uit.—His Worship





THE BEST VALUE FOR READY MONEY IS TUB MBS'S) GLOTHING (& BOYS' MA-TOFAOTURED B_ THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, I Whioh oan be purobased at their Retail Branches now estab ished all over New Zealand. The Garments are Thoroughly Shrunk The Fit and Stylo are Perftot Tho Workmanship ia equal to bespoke The Trimmings aro of Superior Quality and Strength Tho Tneedß are of the Very Best Desouption Tho Stock is the Largest in the Southern Hemi sphere The Tall, Short, Lean, and Stout can be equally 1 Well Fitted The Goods are all Marked ih Plain Figures The System op Business is to Exchange every article that does not Give Satisfaction. And In addition to all these advantages you can purchase A SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLE SALE PRICE. Mercery, Hats, Shirts, Ties, Soarfa, Baga, Portmanteaux, Rugs, and Blankets at Whole sale Prioes. Thousands of Dlsoerntng Customers testify that the New Zealand Clothing Factory's Gar ments are the Very Beat Valuo for Ready Money. AUCKLAND BRANCH: Queen-street (opposite Theatre Royal). Thames Branch: Albert-street, Thames. J. FIT__3IMON3, Manages.



M- M URCH IE, MERCHANT TAILOR AND IMPORTER. PBBSH ARRIVALS. English ahd Scotch Tweeds—7 cases by 'Loohnagar' Sebob Sowings in Blue and Black, of a New Make and Finish Something Nkw in Bannockburn Twoeds, whioh waa awarded Ist prize at the Sydney _, Exhibition Saxony Twkkds In Blue and Black, of superior quality and now design. Another Consignment to arrive by 'Fernglen. onaSSl6^ 11?^,10 any address. The immense 2ndt^aiS'fiS^ff'«'«?«» t0 the large cities thatSQUALlTV?JAf_'?Jlloielltßuarantee e-_m Wmmtf. ana MAKlfi °* **» Goods Orders by niaUwlllreegve oni . beflt attention. . 'WANTED, four First-class Tailors, to whom dons-ant omployinent will bo given a* the tS. penny log. °leu M. MURO HI E, Opposite Arch. Clark & 3on's, SHOBTI__ND STBI-l-l- *



Special Advertisements. Y*r INK lb & JJALL HAVE REMOVED FPOM SHORTLAND-STREET TO TEMPORARY PREMISES IN FORT STREET, OPPOSITE COCHRANE AND SON'S AUCTION MART, . AND WILL CONTINUE TEKIB CHEAP SALE FOR A FEW WEEKS LONGER, TO CLEAR SURPLUS STOCK, THEY WILL EEMAIN IN FORT-STREET DURING THE RE-BUILDINO OF THEIR WARE HOUSE IN SHORTLAND-STREET.



mO INSURERS. SECURITY Should be tho Primary Consideration. THE •OOYAL TNSURANOE QOMPANY Affords this doslderatum by tho Fulfilment ov the Tests rcoommonded by THE BOARD OF TRADE: A small per-centage of Working Cost, and tho Profits Not Anticipated. Also, by an AMPLE CAPITAL, Viz. ... £4,000,000 Of which £289,5(5 is paid up and in hand, with, in addition, tho Unlimited Liability of the Shareholders. Large accumulation op Funds, EXCEEDING £1.000,000 And an Annual Revenue of £1,250,000. The undersigned Agont continues to aocept '__ FIRE RISKS on everyldesoription of Insurable Property at the lowest rates obtainable. Claims for Losses Are Promptly and liberally adjusted, without reference elsewhere, and immediately paid at the Company's Bankers in Auokland. GEO. W. JONES, Chief Agent for[the!Provinco ot Auckland. Office: Snortland-streeL May 22. m '



T pOSGRAVJ! & pO, AT THEIB PREMISES, QUEEN-STBEBT, WILL MAKE A GENERAL SBO W OF THEIR "VTEW QUMMER SHIPMENTS I THIS DAY, Together with Important SPBCIAL LOTS, Purchased at Large Discounts by our representative from various Manu facturers, as below stated. The FANCY DRESS DEPARTMENT contains all the Nkwest Goods of tho Season, ia Pompadours. Lustres, Casbmeke and Beiges. Tho MILLINERY DEPARTMENT i onsists of the Choicest Designs In Hats and 1 Bonnets, Ladies' and Childrens' Costumes, Visettea and Dolman's Lace, Bertha's Flowers and Fkathebs. The SILK DEPARTMENT is replete with the Newest Shades in Velvets, Siucs and Ribbons. Wo call particular attontion to our Stook of BLACK BILKS, whioh iB tho Largest in the colony. Our Stook of Ladies' UNDERCLOTHING is Largo and Well-assortod, fand contains all the Newest Makes and Styles, Ladles' and Children's Jerseys in all colours. In tho MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT we aro Offering Particularly Good Value in White and Grey Calicos, Sheetings and Flannels.



X /COSGRAVE & £10. ABE NOW OFFBBING GREAT ADVANTAGES ' 10 THE POBLIC, AS THE* IMPORT THEIR GOODS from tiik Best English and Feench Manufactekeks, AND ARE SELLING AT WHOLESALE PRICK .*_ i mHE MERIDEN BRITANNIA CO. MANUFACTURERS OF THE HIGHEST GRADE OF SILVER PLATED WARE, OTH ON NIOKEL SILVER AND WHITE METAL. Sample Rooms and Offices—46, East Fourteenth Btreet, Union Square, New York. Factories—West Meriden, Connecticut. Sole Agents for; the North Island, "■ *.R MORRIN



SPRING QHOW, 1880. Summer Show, isso-i. A. "DURE pA S H O YSTEM. ( /p\ ALL DRAPERY & CLOTHING - /C.S, \ AT • \ - /CO-OPERATIVE CASH I \ac./ _ /P;K jcE Sj \/ AT THE rUTY TTALL A ROADB, GARLICK & CRANWELL, Pbopbietobb. TOU will readily meet with what will suit you InDRKSSES at our Establishment, as we have all the NEWEST STYLEB In Pompadour and Plain Materials, in Silk, Cambrics and Prints. Lustres, French Beiges, Sateens. Cashmeres, and the La dies Favourite. " The Princesa ot Wales." GARLIOK fc CRANWELL. PINAFORES— SK-KTS —lustily Trimmed Very cheap. ILKS.—With the greatest confidence we assert the CHEAPEST Black and Coloured Silks are now boing offered by us. SPECIAL- Lyons Gros Grain at Is 6d. ss. 5s 6d Only Two-thirds their Value. Coloured—New Shades—4s 3d, 5a 6d China Silk—a Bargain. __ GOLD AND SILVER TRIMMINGS-Bugle, Seaweed—Fringes for Dresses ! Millinery Trimmings, of all kinds New Gauzea. just arrived—various colours PORCIfPiNKHATS, BBRNHARDT7MARL BOROUGH, and all the Leading Shapes Trimmed Hats and Bonnets Hats from lid upwards SUNSH KO__, from Is.—An Immense Variety in Pompadour, Zenella, Silk and Satin r\ LOVES.—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 2s (Light and Dark). (The Pbikoipal Glove Warehouse.) I OLD GOLD AND CREAM LACES, FRIL LINGS, &c. Pelerines, Braid and Bugle Collarets, Fichus, &c. Refilings, Fancy Scarves Ladies' and Children's Under Clothing NOVELTIES Opßne-7up _EVEBY~ WEEK, and, Sold at Co-opebative Cash Pbiokb. i__ SPLENDID Lot of CRETONNES Just Un- paoked, 8d to 2a 6d per yard. BANKKUPI' STOCK ot. Men's and Boys Clothing and Mercery. Now boing •SOLD at Robinson's Cost, and Manu facturers' Prices by GARLIOK Se CRANWELL. VERY CHEAP TABLE DAMASKS, from la WE would remind the Public wo have SACKIFIOED a Credit Trade for the sake of establishing the riO-OPERATIVE (^ASH QYSTEM We Open no New Accounts for Dra pery. We LOSE Customers who ask for Cbedit ; all we ask in return is a Liberal Support by Cash Buyers, to enable us to continue what is a Public Benefit. Our Goods aro very Carefully Bought, and Marked at a Very Small Percentage over Cost, and wo must do a Lj,bge Business to continue the System, and tho Larger our "Turn Over"the more orm Customers will Benefit by their Support. Q.AKHCK & riKANWMLL, aacny hall arcade, QUBBN-STKKET. AUCKLAND.



Speoial Advertisements. "fTIHE IVfIYSTERY OF T OED! -ORACKENRUEY." I BY AMELIA B. EDWARDS, Author of "Barbara's History," "Debbn llAM'S VOW," &C. FIRST CHAPTERS IN TIIIB "STAR" 01. THURSDAY, NOV. 1. UPICIAL NOTICE. Wo. tho undersigned, respo Wully Invito the ' Inspect lon of tho Ladlos of Auckland and tbo surrounding district to the text that we are Opening up a A LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF > ENGLISH, FRENCH, & AMERICAN GOODS, IN MILLINERY, HOSIERY GLOVES, FEATHERS FLOWERS, LACES Sec, Sec, Sec DUNNE, HALL, & CO., 174, QUKBN-STKBBT, AUCKLAND (Opposito tho Thlatlo Hotel).