SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

HI3H WATKRJ To . morrow jSorning, 8.7 BaNSKT.—This Kvonlng, 5.52 BUNRTBK.-To-Morrow Morning. 5.03 MOOITB ABK.-Last Quarter, 28th, 10 48 p.m,

ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY EVENING, em. schosner. Poaico, from Talma Waltfiki, s.b., McGi'liviay, from Whangarel Mariner, sohooner. Queen, from Hussoll Lanoashiro LaaJ, cuttor. Auiton, from Tauranga

YESTERDAY. Italy, barque, Rapp, from Oamaru Atlnntlo, sohooncr, Joaoph, from llusaoll ■ Bauoy Kato, scnojnor, Mclversiio, from Russoll

TO-DAY. City of Now York, P.M. e.s., Soabury, from San Franoleoo

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

Sydney—City of Now York, to-mo'row Now Plymouth and South—Taiaroa, to-morrow Molbourno. via South—Uotomabana, Thursday Ban Fnnolsco—Scottish Lassie, tit onoo Lovuka-Southern Cross, to-morrow Rorotonga— Pearl, to-night

IMPORTS.

Per Lochnagar: 03 onsos sowing machines, valuo £700.—W. C. Dennoa. For Italy from Oamarti: 1.270 sacks potatoes, 478 sacks oats, 200 sickn flour, 2 0 sack-, wheat, 100 packs oatmeal, 375 sacks pollard, 300 sacks bran.

Per City of New York, from San Francisco :—

15 bftlos hooa. 1000 oasos enlmon, 20 packages machinery. 205 boxes apples. 33 ca«os cannem goods, 15 flasks quicksilver, 05 kegs casing, Id oasos rubbor goods, 27 piokages hardware, 8 packages books, 28 packages morchandlzo.

EXPORTS.

Per Pearl, for nnrotonga-1 ea«O3 Iron, 9 cases and bales cottons, 30 mitß sunnr, 3 cases tobacco, 6 cases nnrdiiics.|2o caiw koroslne, 10 casoa Ifoiinva 10 oisas preserved ash, 20 boxes soup, 12 sacks potatoes, 10 rases meats, 5000 feet tim ber, 10 bags salt and Scaaes and packages.

The aohootior Qunmav Ivodat HoManßa from Aucklnnd on Saturday last.

Tho brienntino Island U!y arrived nt Dnncdin from Knlpara on tha 11th luttant with 80,000 feet timber.

The schooner Kato McGregor cleaned nt T.yfelton for Auckland on tho 11th instant with 850 sacks potatoes.

Tho sohnonor Nolson Bailoi from Ilokianga for Kalpa-a on Saturday.

A telegram f-om Hokinngn states that tlio wreokof ihi funny Thornton, ket-h, has hoon successfully 'aunctied, »nd is not mating much ■water.

Tho mission schooner Southern Cro's was daily oxoected nt Norfolk Isl md from holoraon Gronp on tho 10th instant, but s-ho wns to make another short trip to Hank's Islands bef uro pro- OBedlng to Auckland.

Tho brigant'no Ryno oloared nt I.yttelton for this port on tho 13th Instant, with 100 sa^ks and bagß flour, 116 sacks potatoes, and 255 sacks wheat..

The s.s. Glonclg. which arrives from Tanranga to morrow, will luavo on Inr month'y coaling trip to Hu'sell-in tho nfternoon. Sho is an nonnced to leavo again for Tauranga on Thurs day next.

The brig Pakolia sailed from Port Chalmers for Kalpara.

The brig Wave arrived at Dunpdln from Kai para on the 12th instant with a cargo of limber.

Tho schooner Flefitwing left Lvtto'ton for this port on the 11th Itmtant, with Gl6 sacks wheat, 100 sacks oats, 10J loose cheeses.

Thes.9. Waitski. which arrived on Saturday night from Whamtarei, brought tho following pMaengera:—Meslatne3 McKoan nnitThoma", Oonstablo Dodd, Mesars Grlmby, Kerln. Smith, H. wilaon, Brsen, Thomas, Lambert, Vick'Ty, li\nnlgan, O. Wilson, Stewart. Bradley, McDonald, Frodsham, McKean ani son.

Tho barque Ita'y, which arrived yesterday from Oamari, loft trure on tin 9th, and had li^ht northerly and north-west winds, with very fine weather up tho coast. Made JCast Capo on Vrlday evening. From thenco light northerly winds acrosi tho bay, froshoninarnnd thickening na she camo on. Made Ticl Tirl at 8 a.m. on Sunday.

Tho ketch Pearl cleared at the Customs ti-dav for Rarotonga with a Ronoral cargo She will B 'il to night under command of Capt. Ronnie.

Moj ra Hewson and Molville, of Mechanics' Bay, are at present engaged in tho construction of a nine-ton flshim? yacht for F. Williams. Her dimensions aro: Kool, 20 feet; boam, 0 feet 6 laohea: depth, 1 feet.

Tha nvny friends (and they comprise all who know him) of Captain Cobb, of thn Pacific Mail steamsilp City of New York, were much dfssip po'ntod at his not being on the vesel on her present trip. We loam that tho P.M.S.S. Co. have given him permlslon to visit th« scenes of his childhood on tho Atlantic coast of America and among the friends nf h:s youth, to forget awhile tho anxieties and responsibilities of official position. We can t^uly say that no one everoccupiedaslmilarpositH n whofli'eciit more Bit's'actorily to all tih> hivo be-n brought in contact with him, than Captain Cobb. Always the urbane gentleman, thoughtful and consider ate of the wants, and a'sl'Hious to add to the pleasures of h's passengers. Ho ha/? long sines become a universal favourite with he com munity, both at spa and on land. Captain W. B. Soiburg. tho present commander of the City of New York, has acqu red a hii*h reputation on the Pa' iflo Mail Service a* a ski'ful navi Kator anl courteous (jo'it'oman, and 13 a worthy eucoessor to Captain Cobb.

ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK.

Th* knowledge thit the P.M.s.s. City of Now York had'aft San Francisco two days ahead of contract time caused ninny to expect that she would have arrived yesterday, but it was not until noon today lhat the woll-known signal adorned the flagstaff at the North rhore. 'I'ho vessel canrn up iho harbour shortly bufore tliroo o'olock this aftornoon, but owing to a heavy south-westerly squall blowing shn anchored out In the stream. It was g-nerjlly exported that the vessel would hivo siearad right up to the whwf, and been berrh°d with her stern to the westward, but this was not done. Wo havo to thank Mr E T. Platt, tho conrteons piirewr of the vessel, for lato flic?, p*s=encrer and freight lists, and tbo following rouort :— Tho Pacific Mail Steamshio City nf New York. W. B. Scab iry, commavler, sail d from San Francisco Amn't 23th Rt 5 p m.; dis charged pilot at. 6.10 p.m. Arrived at Honolulu September sth at 9 a.m., Him from Sun Frin cisco toHoi olulu7 ilays 11 honr3 55 minute. Sailed from Honolulu nt 5.15 p.m. (f tho same day, and discharged pilot 5 mlnufs there after. i'roi>Bed tho lCqustor on September 10th 12.15 pm.ln loneitudo lfiSclfar losen. W. P.iß=>o 1 Decteiila Island (of the NavUatnr Group) on tho J3ih, at G p.m ; met iho Pacific Mail steamer City of Sydney in latitude 25dez jfiseo S.. longi tude 17C'lo«! 43360 W., on the lGth, at 2. IS p in.: crossed tha 180 mcrMian longitu-le at 1.30 p.m. on the 17tb. Experionoed fine weather tbrough ont the passage, with the following exceptions : Dnrlng 21 hours of th» 11th and 15th instant a fresh Rale from the 8.X., with a very heavy swell from the Rarao direction, near the Samoan and Tonga I&'anis: on the night of tho 19th ad morning of tbo 20th, wind from W. to S.W. very squally with rain ; laid to 4 hours off Groat Barrier for clear weather. From 7o'c!ok'.this morning blowing hard Kale from S*. A\. Arrived at Auckland Snutemb-r 20th, at 1.40 p.m. Time from Honolulu 13 days 20 hours 20 minutes, Running time, 13 days Ii houra 10 minutes. The following i 3 a lisi of passengers :—For Auckland : Cabin—Mr and Mrsllntibinson, Mr and Mrs Hlndle, Mr H J. Cagi, Mr R. \V. 11. Rlnarinn. four Sist:r3 Sacred Heart Convent. Mr and Mrs Aiken, Mr and Mrs H. Smith and two children. Mr K. V. Carpentar, Mr H. Rean mont, Mr Owen Jone», Mr Hl. M. Stuart, Mr H. M.Stuart. Steerage—Mr John H. S'lith. Mr and Mra King. Rogers and daughter, Mr J. B ix, Mr Johnnon. Mr Jonn A. Smith, Mr M. Phillip*. For Sydney: Cabin —Mr A. Hsynvin, Miss Louis» Pomeroy, Mr David Gray, Mr E. J. Debbatt, MrH. P. Thomson, Mr Louis Whyto, MrO. V. Armltage. Mrs Morris, Mrs K. Wilson. Mr and Mra J.B. Gaylord and* two children. Mr 8. Hordern. Mr A. F. Foote. Mr A. B. Uavis, MrK. J. Cohen, Mr Murray J. Jones, Mr G. H", Clayton, Mr Rofert Wantrtaht, Mr and Mrs P. L. Kills, Mr S. M. Cowen, Mr T. Lakeman, Mr H. Kelly, Mr H. O'N-il, Mr Goorge F. Pos'lo thwaite, Mrß Bell, Misa K. J. ijhurnslrie, Mr Alexander Sliiane, Mr William Mo<:iure>, Mr O. H. Ettethorpo. Mr H. H. Footo, Mr K. M. Marks, Mrs F. Uerbart, and 12 ia tho stoeragi-.

THIS HELEN DENNY.

IAJMftM Crulekshank and Co. received a tele gram today to the effect that the barquo Helen Denny left that port for Auckland this morning with 450 tons New Zealand nroduop. She will be placed on theborth hero to follow the Loch Doon by the agents of Shiw Savlll and Co.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Lalla Rookh, p. 8., Campbell, from Waltara Rowena, s.s , Amodeo, from VVaifara Taiaroa, 8.9., Mai olm, from the South

IMPORTS.

Per Hannah Mokan from Waitara—l9 head o ittle, 135 sheep, 1 caso butter.

Per Lalla Rookh from Waitara—loo sheep, 19 head oattle. Per Rowena from Waitara—22l sheep, 8 horse?.

The s.s. Taisroa loft Port Chalmers on thnl.Stb, Jjyttolton on the 11th, Wellington lGth. Picton lef-h. Nelson 17th, Xciv Plymouth ISth, and arrived in the Manukau yes'erday morning. ■Easwnnera ■.—Mea^rß Ennol, Da-vios, O'Shea, Word, Jones, 'J'apHn, Shakeapearo. Groon, Mrs BnnninK. Miss Churctvca, Mrs MartaM, Mins CwkSmi Kngol. Mr Bslvls Mr Jaotaon. Mr and Mtb Smith and family, Messrs Kingelordg fZ), and Stewart.

PORT OF KAIPARA.

Arrivals: September 12th—Magellan Cloud, brltcaDtine, McDonald, trom Auckland in bnl last- Anthon", brtaanUne, Munn, from Auck land' in ballast; Bthcl, brigantino, Ayors, from Auoklandin billast: Transport, brijr, Mathews, from Dtmi-dln in ballast. Soptembor lfith— Dorcy Pratt, brjgrantino, Olilaoo, trom Auckland In ballast.

Departures : September litli—Knna schooner, MotCenzlo, for 1-yttelton with Umber. Sep tember 16th — Vrlnca A'froa, three-masted Bohooner, Sch"nkil, for Lyttelton with timber. September 17th —Clara Hnrgroaves, barque, HaatiD(?a,for Dunedln with timber.

Teasels .loadlTig: Moa, brig, with timber; Maeellan Olond, brisantine, with timber: Anthona. b'luantine, with timber; Kthel, brluantino, with timber; Transport, brig, with amber.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

jo BBe^8 B e^e onw"a- o—• SS2SS: "t&A

.... t , . ■ ■■ thl3 day. Bailed: Ilulen Denny. fMn * „,. a„i < * Cleared Estelle. barqaentin e , tor Auckland!™

Adilaidh, September 18,

The P. and O. Company's uteamer 81am han ■rrived with the inward Suez mall which lefc London on Aupist 13th.

Port CnAT.MERS, yesterday. Failed— Ritorua for the North. Passengers for Auckland: Messrs Suatiaa and Lecky, Mr and Mrs Mitchell

London, September 18. Per Mwaiiant Shipping nod Underwriters ABaireiation. Arrived: William ilavio. from Port Chalmera, June 22rd; Karl oluuvillo, from Lyttcltou, May 20th.

DEPARTURES.

Hannah Mokau, a.s.. Keano, for Waitara

•'Moßtof tho blossinga in di^Rulao." [in the shnpo ot modioinal preparations, that arj bo coatod, or nma'Kumntod, as to destroy, if practioab'o, tho nauseous taato ot tho otiginal drugs, cither lose their ellloaey in tho artlo'es used for the admixture, or etill givo out their xinploasanS tsstos or odours, dostvto tho Biir roundtngs. Notso with Udolpho Wolfo's Schie dam Aromatic Hohnapp3. It is most pjlatable, boinginoftonslvo to tno smell and grateful to the taste, and oftoa nought by pationtj booauso of its aromaiio proporlies.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Uotjkr :— Tnts Day. For Tanraaga and Opotiki, por Waitaki, at I p.m. For Russell, Kawaknwa, Waiigaroa, nnd Mongonul, per lona, at 1 p.m. For Thames, por Enterprise at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, 21st instant. For Waiwera, Kawnu, Omaha, and Matakana, por Ro3o Casey, nt 10 v.m. For Kussoll and Kawakawa, por Glonelg, at 1 p.m. For Ttiamos, per Rotomnhnna, at 2.30 p.m. For Levuka, and Kriondly ißlauds.por Southern Cro?s, at 3 p.m. For Wangnrol Heads, Waipu, Wangnrei, and Mangapai, per Argylo, at 1 p.ni Wednesday. 22nd instant. ForCoromnndol, por Coromandol, at 11.30 n.m. Thursday, 23rd instant. For G'sbornn, Napior, Southern ports, nnd Aus tralian Colonies, por Rotomithaiuv, tic 'J a.m. Friday, 21th instant. For Russoll, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies, por Rotorua, at 3 p.m.

For Australian Co'onics, Batavia, Singapore China, and Japan, viu Torres Straits, per b.s. City of New York, lmmouiatoly attor hor arrival from Honolulu Supploinontarjr Mails for India, Continent of Knropo, nnd United Kingdom, .via Brlndim, (for letrors, etc., Rpocinlly so prepaid and nil drosaort), per s.s. City o£ New York, Im n.'cdiately nftor her arrival. For Taranaki and Southern Provlncos, per Taiaroa, lmmodlatoly after arrival of b.b. City of Now York from Honolulu. Notk.—Tho Post-nlUco hitherto known ns NKatimapoiui will in future bo called Tuhi karamen.

S. n. niS=«. ChieC Postmaster.

Meetings, Entertainments, &c.

September 20, ISBO. Thoatro Royal—" Dr Clyde," 8 p.m. Pitt street Wosloyau Church—Locturo by Roy a. W. Uakor, ou ""Tho Km? of Tonga and Tongan Missions," 7.30 p.m. Choral Hali—Concert and DramatioKntortuin ment, City Hand Fund, S p.m. Alexandra street — Court Eureka, A.0.X., 7.30 p.m. avmperanco Hull — Loyal Pioneer Lodge, N.10.U.F., 7 30li in. ' Newton Protestant Hall-Monthly Mooting of Kojal Albert l.oyal Orani?o Loil«o, 7.30 p.m.

BIRTH.

KIXNKRNKY.—On Soptembor 13, at Timaru tho wifo ot \V. C. Kinnerney, Kao.., of a daughter.

SKALY.—On September 20th, tho wife of A, I: Son y, Hsq.. Ivybor Pass Koii-I, Auckland, of a line pon, OJth well.

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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1880.

For the cau.se that lucks assistance. For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the pood that we can do

A skrious strike on the railways in tho South has been averted by tho disunity among the men and con cessions by the Department, but such discontent now prevails among tho employes on tho Auckland lines as forbodes ill for tha satisfactory work ing of tho railways, if it does not result ia tygeneral strike. The men's grievance is by no means chimeri cal or trilling. It appears from tho new table of wages received from the South that men on the Middlo Island lines will be paid more, even nfcer the reduction, than tho Auckland employes received under the old scale. The men, therefore, protest, and very naturally, that the deductions from the scale hitherto current in Auckland are uncalled for and unfair. We be lievo that tho remonstrance is fully justified. In some extraordinary way tho Civil Service salaries in all depart ments " aro so manipulated as to place Auckland officials on a much lower scale than any others through out the colony. There is no sufficient reason for this exceptional treatment. If we take tlio railways as a case in point, the Auckland and Waikato line lias paid quite as well as the Middle Island lines ; the men work as hard, their responsibilities aro no less, and their respectability fully equals that of the officials in the South ; they servo the same employer, and are paid out of the common fund ; then why the dif ference in the remuneration 1 A few examples taken from the reduced scales in Auckland and the South will show the character and extout of the inequality : — Aucklind. Tho So at h Stationmas terj. annum..£63 to £157 £150 to £250 Yard Fore man 53i 6d i week ]ostol23day Guards 45s to 503 for7daya 03 to 103 day Porters 5s to 7s (Si a day 6s 61 to 10) Drivers , 93 td to 12* a day 10* Gd to 133 Firemin 7a to 8i 61 a day "3 61to 9j Oauger3 8i p^r day 8s to 103 Sub Inspector..7oj to 75a weekly 12nolo3diy All that the Auckland men ask is to be placed under exactly tho same scalo as the Government have adopted for the 2,300 men employed on tho South Island railways. It cannot be said that they are unreasonable in making this demand, and we believe public opinion will support them in pressing it to an issue. No policy could be worse than one which renders railway officials dis satisfied. Willing work is the keystone of success, and no men can work willingly who labour under a sense of wrong, as these men do. Unless that feeling is removed the best men will gradually be wiilidiavvn into other employments, and tho lives and pro perty of the community, to say nothing of the valuable material belonging to the Government, will be lefc at the mercy of incompetent men. The Com missioner of the North Island is committing an error it?, put ting the Auckland men on a lower scale than other railway em ployes, and he should lose no time in removing the cause of complaint. If the Southern rates are too high let them be reduced to the Auckland scale j but if the latter is at fault let it be raised to the Southern scale. But by one means or the other the tariff should be made uniform.

AMONGST the "locals" ot our last U&xxa, "Humanitus" bewails the cruelties to animals, ■which ate frequently perpetrated in our streets, and in<iuires after a remedy. It is impossible to deny that innumerable descriptions of atrocities do continually occur in this, and other "civilised" com munities, especially cruelties committed upon one of God's noblest gifta to man—the horse. Scenes of whip torture, from the use of the thong, with refined ingenuity, upon the most sensitive parts of the frame, to the butt of the whip upon the head and.Jcgs are often witnessed, setting an example to bystnnding youths for aftcr-deve]qpenicufc< of high gratification in the practice of in human tyranny over objects under their control. It cannot, therefore, be too widely known that the New Zealand legislature has, in the last session, made a peremptory staud against (he exhibition of savage temper ever dumb animals, by passing a measure "The Cruelty to Animals Act, 1880," under which a £20 fine can be imposed upon conviction; and also upon any person, found guilty of procuring any animal to be illtrc.ited, whether domes tic or wild by nature, whether indigenous or imported into the colony, or any person alauj;hteiing, branding, conveyiug or cairying, or causing or procuring to be slaughtered, branded, conveyed, or carried, any animal in such, a manner or position as to subject such animal to un necessary pain or Buffeting, aud in addition, compensation foriujury to any person or property, by ill-treatment of an auimal. Any vehicle or animal shall be seized and taken charge of as security for payment of all expenses that may bo so incurred—irrespective of liability of owner—and the same may be sold, to defray fine or expenses. Every offence against this Act may be heard find deter ined bvlfaDy Justice of the Peace, iv a

summary way, upon the complaint of any person, and without any information in writing. Two Justices of tho Peace, or the U.M. may, if they think lit, sentence the olfciuier to be imprisoned with hard labour for six mouths. One hundred pounds pen alty may bo inflicted on any person, who shall keep, use or act in the management of any place, for tho purpose of lighting or baiting any animal, or shall suffer or permit any place to be so used. A fine of £5 per d;iy during tho existence of such a place. Every person -who shall in uny manner cn courago, or assist at fighting, or baiting, of any animal, is liable to a tine of live pounds Any constable upon his own views of an offence, upon compUiatJaC any other person giving his or her name, may take an oll'en der into cuotody, and convey him before a Justice of the Peace, ti bo summarily dealt with. "Humanitus" will, therefore now have a fair opportunity to contribute his assist anco towards exenriating those cancerous blotches upon humanity, animal torturers The Act will nlso tench employers to be somewhat heedful to large development* above the cars in the heads of their drivers, and cause them to hesitate before placing » noble animal nnder control of brutal taik-masters. It would be unreasonable to (expect the whole of humanity, at its present stage, to be suddenly uplifted to the capacity of Rarcy ; but if his mode of training is in advance of the age, and not congenial to tho uncultivated biped, the law soems determined, at any rate, to enforer observance of proper treatment of animals by imposing heavy fines and inprisoumcul on ofl'undcH. It is now for the police to enforce rigidly the provisions of tho law that has been placed in their hands.

When the Rovised Statute consolidating t!io Protection to Animals Act was before Parliament, we drew attention to the fact that tho word "hares" had been intcr lopatetl in tho list of game. Hitherto hares have not been protected, ami yet they have multiplied quite fast ouoitgh to afford v good day's coursing in season. The inset tion of the word in the schedule to tho con solidating Act was trickery. However, it passed through both Houses unheeded, ami is now thi! law. Referring to the subject to-d:iy, tlio " Herald " saya : " Our farmers and others will question the wisdom of pro tecting bares, annuals which they look upon as even more destructive than rabbits and sparrows ; b:;t as the law stands they ac pio tectcd as game, mid must not be destroyed, whatever the damage they may came." Wo should tender no such advioo to our funning readers. It h;is come to a pretty pass if, now that the English farmers, after centuries of agitation have throwu olf tho unjust laws which placed their crops at the mercy of ground game, these laws are to be re-instituted in this country. Sport is well enough in its way, but that a fanner shall stand from July till the following May and sea his crops ravaged without raising a hand against the des troyer i 3 nakiug a little too much. We hopo tho farmers will do nothing of the kind, Let tin fust one who sutlers from tho depre dations (if hares bring the matter to issue by basrginj; tho destroyer, and we undertake to say lliattuuda will be forthcoming readily enough not only to cover the costs of nny pro-ecution, but to compel the Government to take back by proclamation the cliiu.su which has been so surreptitiously insetted.

ANOTHER Parihalca corrouborce ended on Saturday. Tlicre arc no practical results beyond the regular periodical feasting and enigmatical prophecies. To YVhiti appears to pursue the plan of influencing the minds of his supposed followers through the medium of their bollic?. Iti this he resembles a good many Europeans.- The parallel alio holds trood in another way. A largo number of the Riie.-ts only go to the feast for the eako of the feast itself ami not out of respect for To Whiti's opinion-'. These meeting* arc regarded by the majority of the visitors as periodical breaks in the monotony of their quiet village life, But the fact remains that a considerable number of natives are kept iv a slato of mental excitement, ami expectancy by the so-called prophet's vague prognostications, and this is another sin.ular proof of the iutimat-J convection between credulity aud ignorance. The history of all races exhibits the same characteristics in their declining days—a readiness to believe any pi onuses which harmonise with their aspirations for restoration to power ; and this is also one of the secrets of Te Whiti's ascendancy over the minds of the West Coast natives, whoso tompera incnt from their geographical surroundings aud past mode of life, is peculiarly suscep tible to superstitious mania as witness the Hauliail fanaticism, which has left .111 indelible mark on their character. Tho most satisfactory feature in Te Whiti's speeches h that they do uot regard war as a solution of their differences with the Europeans. His palreha-Aiaori advisera havo long since told him that war would involve the ruin and destruction of himself and his fol lowers. What ho evidently aims at under the same insidious guidanco is to exhaust the patience of the Government by com pelling them to maintain an expensive forco to overawe him, and to provido for tlio numerous fencers whom he throws upon our bauds. The weakness of hi 3 policy is that he luis miscalculated the staying powers and resources of his opponents ia the

TUB ceremony at the Aucklaud College Ir.st Friday was, after all, a great farce. No doubt Mr ISattray has worked diligently at his university subjects, and it reflects credit upon In 3 work that he hai satisfied the ex aminci'd for the LL.B. degree. But is it not making a public reward rather too cheap, that because a man has succeeded in ■passing" (we employ tho word in its special sense) a simple examination, a large meeting should be held to commemo rate the cveut? Why, such a thing would not hi dreatnt of at home iv a town of the size of Auckland, even in the case of a senior wrangler—niucb less of a puss-man. But we will come nearer to our colony. Iv Australasia there a:o four universities— tho w of Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, nnd New Zealand. Adelaide is too young to have done anything yet ; but the course of procedure iv Sydney and Melbourne forms no valueless precedent to go by. The ex amination at those universities for Ilia degree of LL.B., is (to say the leas!) no easier than that in New Zealand, and yet we do not find them holding large, public meetings to confer the degree upon o:ie individual. True, they have an annual degreoday,like the tripos-day at Cambridge or the commemoration at Oxford, when the great majority of graduates are admit ted ; but otherwise, when the case of single individuals is in p lint, the admission is a private matter; the Registrar requests tiie Chancellor to attend upon a ccrtaiu day, and between these two and the Dean 'of the Faculty in question, the degree is con ferred quietly, without fu?s, and without superrogation. The idea of convening a public meeting to confer upon one man a pass degree !It is simply preposterous. Ji a fellow townsman were elected to one of the highest distinctions in England—the fellowship of the Royal Sociuty—would a public meeting be held hero to present the dinloma? Perhaps so—but very unlikely. Then are thedegrees of the youngest but one university of Australia so pre-eminently difficult to obtain, or so honourable to hold, that they nni3t Ije conferred with more dclat thin is employed at the award of a Craven scholarship or Chancellor's medal, or the presentation of a Victoria Cross ? Encourage education to the utmost; push aside all obstacles in its way—but avoid humbug. Colonial youths have au ample amount of precocity. Is it wise to encourage that precocity by pretending that a pass degree — eveu t\iou<»h. it V>c a dcßToe of the Uni versity of New Zealand—is worthy of attracting such E-po.cial notice as to summon a gathering of citizens, nud to call forth speeches itom out leadw" men"!

Latest European cable advices to hand to-day announce tlie death of Sir Fitzroy Kcliy, Lord Chief B;iron of the Exchequer, at the age of Si. The Porte has entered another protest against the combined naval demonstration, promising if it be abandoned to cede Dulcigno. This is probably a re petition of the traditional policy of the Turk, who is always ready to promise reforms under pressure and equally prepared to disregard such pledges when the immediate danger is removed. Meantime the Albanians have again expelled the Turkish gar.ison from Dulcigno. Another important item of news is that t4e French Ministry hai agreed to enforce the expulsion of tho Jesuits. Amongst tho Australian items is the intelligence that tho Sorala's back is broken, and that pumping operations have been abaudoned. Some particulars are given ot a murderous attack on the Kipple by Polomon Islanders, and of the repulsion of the onslaught, accompanied with the in fliction of severe loss on the savages, who are notorious for their treachery aud ferocity.

An old man in destitute circumstances was taken ;ll suddenly in Shortlaud-street this morning, and was unable to walk. A cabman named J. Bainbridge took com passion on him, aud very kindly conveyed him to his home free of charge.

Dr. Kenderdinc with bis usual liberality has presented £5 worth of volumes to the library of the Young Men's Christian Association.

The liual meeting of the creditors in the estate of George Uunnct, agent and bill broker, was held this morning at the Supremo Court, when the trustee presented his report. It was of a favourable character, and the discharge of the debtor was there fore recommended.

"We call attention to Mr Dcnries' grand vocal competition and lime-light exhibition, which will ba held to-morrow evening in the large room of the Young Men's Chris tian Association. Particulars will be found in advertisement in another column.

Aa per advertisement in another column, Mr B. IT. Taylor, boatbuilder, of Welling ton, oilers for sale Hanlon's patent swivel rowlocks, iirst introduced by him into New Zealand, They are uged by the Star Rowing Club, Wellington, who speak highly of them, No doubt many of our oarsmen will invest in time for the Auck land Regatta. They are 21s per pair by taking more than one pair.

In a few days the Pnruell people will have the pleasure of iiilinp; in a neat 'bus put on by Mr E. J. King at 3d. This will us a boon to tho inhabitants instead of pay ing (id. Indeed, the Pioneer 'bus-drivers should try and put on more comfortable 'buses than some of the riclccty things sometimes seen.

Nirumona Pini telegraphs to us from Ohinemutu sis. followß : "Native chiefs illdigliaut at the false reports that appeared in the "Herald" against Robert Grahnm. ]''md out who sent these false reports, no that ho may bo punished, tor they are with out foundation.—Niuvmona Pini."

Tho Newcastle Uoarcl has pot into a terri ble muddle through tho Regulation of Elections Act boing brought into force l>y mi illcL'al proclamation. Two Boards liavo been elected, nud their return is invalid. At a meeting ou Saturday it was resolved, " Tlmt a memorial be drawn up, nskina the Government to nppoiut Commissioners for tho Newcastle district, nnd that wo recommend the fivo goutloraoa who received the highest votes at tho Into disputed election to their notico for such Coin miasiou."

At a meeting of settlors at Cambridge on Saturday, Mr J. P, Campbell in tho chair, it was resolved on the motion of Mr R. H. I>. Fergusson, seconded by Mr Fanthnm, "I'l'hat this meeting is of opinion that the present time-table is very unsuitable to the wants (if the residents of the upper portion of Wniknto as regards delivery of mails, passenger traflic, and stock." Tho follow ing c iinmiitcc was then appointed on the motion of Mr Wells, seconded by Mr James Hal, to arrange a time-table to bo substi tuted for the existing one, and to be sub mitted to Mr A. V. Maciloualu :-Mowb K. If. D. FbrgnsKon, J. P. Campbell, G. K. Clark, and tho mover.

Thu last meeting of tho peason in con nection with the I'ukuraugn Hunt Club took place last Saturday, and passed oflf very batisfuctorily. There were .several hundred representatives of both sexes present, and the scono was a wry lively one. Tho first drag started from Gardiner's paddock, KiMom, and led through the properties of Messrs Meats, Wynyurd, Biierley, and Codlin, to the Royal Oak Hotel on the Unehuuga Road, thenco round the Three Kings and over the farms of Messrs Me- Qiani, liucklaml, XXill, Paton, and otliern, finishingupiiKiardinor's,Epsom. Amongst tho hor-fcs that took part were Jonathan Wild, Dem .Inan, Hardy, Awahnn (ridden by a lady), General, liarncy, Islcsmrui, Robin Hood, Fanny, Harry Mount (whodid not follow), Greyhound, Rcwi, Butcher Boy, and the (Iliost.

Paris always sets the fashion** in milli nery, mantles, and costumes. We notice that Mr Win. Rattray, of New Zealand House, 66, Qir.'cn-streof, makes his first grand show of millinery, mantle?, and cos tumes imported from Paris liy him. They are carefully selected by bis own buyer, whci thoroughly understands tho styles most suitable to the requirements of the Auck land market, ami will be found a very cho'ce stock.

The Thames " Advertiser," in a leading article referring to the unwise casernes* with which miners rush (o new goldfields, says:— ■' From iufumation received, as the ollicera of tho law say, wo luvo every reason to believe that a competent project ing party could not fail to discover rich gold in tlic Aroli.i dritriet, and if we mis take ii'it the discovery has already been made liy a party who arc out in the locality at the expense of the (.ioverniiicnt. This being the case it does seem singular th.it tho boue and sinew of tho colony should be hurrying away from our towns in search of n will-u'-the-wiap, reaching after the shadow and over looking the mbstauco at their very feet." The prospecting party now out at tho ex pense of tho vote of last session for aids to gold discoveries have met with most pro mising indications—have, in. tact, discovered uold aud no mistake—which must shortly lead to tho opening up of a now and, per bap', wonderful licld iv this longclofcd district."

Gurrard, tho unemployed agitator, took iv) his position this morning opposito (lie Thames Hotel, and was soon surrounded by a number of'cuiious or interested spectators, the larger proportion of whom appeared to be boys. The address was a repetition of tho illogical and iingraminatical statements made at previous meetings. During the course of his remarks, he said some of the young men in Government billets had come to him and offered to pay tho passagc3 of himself and family to Sydney, if lie would clear outand let them alone, but he would not accept their term?. He was determined to see the bone and sinew of the country in these Government situations. Several "antidotes" were introduced, although they bore no analogy to the subject under discussion. At one stage f>f the proceedings Mr John Lamb passed on his way down the wharf, and his appearance was the signal for an outburst of hooting and yelling, which, however, was not taken notice of by Mr Lamb. The meeting was tcrmiuated with an assurance from Qarrard that he would "f-cud a list of his grievances and their grievances to the City Council on Thurs day, such as the councillors had not seen for a long time to come."

At tbe Pitt-street Wesleyan Church lost evening the Uev. W. Morloy argued the question of conditional immortality f;om the orthodox standpoint, and, in a very effective manner, answered the objections raised by Mr Brown to the prevaleut belief on the subject, iv commencing his difCOurso the rev. gentleman said tiiat lib had no love for controversial or polemical preaching, inasmuch as ho believed that what the people wanted was not so much right doctrine as right living. Still, the discussion which had been raided on the question under consideration had eugaged so much interest that many good Christians might ho led astray by plausible argumenta tion unless the grounds for the eld belief were clearly indicated to them. With that object in view he had been induced to take up the subject, and he would review it from the Scriptural standpoint only. The preacher then proceeded to show that the Biblical references made aud illus trations given by the advocates of con ditional immortality would not bear out the nnaniug attached to them ; that the Bible contains many passages inculcating tho docl line that the soul of mail is capable of a separate existence from the body, and tbat there were numerous other passages wlilc'i otherwise would remain quite incomprehen sible. In concluding his sermon, Mr Moiley remarked that it was useless for people to pry into these future life questions and particu larly into the condition of the wicked. It ought to suffice lor us that lurid danger sigunls had b<;eu hung out foe our safety, ' iiudif wo were wise we would take heed to them. I

The volunteers ot the several Auckland companies met on Saturday afternoon for open air drill for the //rat time. The object ot tt\o.se dri.Ua is to increase vAie efficiency of fcue Volunteers with a view to their possi ble success at the forthcoming Royal Birth day Review oo the 9th of November in Albert Park. The gathering was not so large as expected, but tho weather was against them. It rained, and rain has a dampening eil'ect upon niauy young recruits who have not been accustomed to rough it. The following corps were represented :— Artillery, with two .guns, under Captain Payne and Lieutenant Norrie; the Kille Battalion, under Major Derrom and Adjutant Clifton; and the Naval Brigade under Captain LeKoy. The other ollicers present were Captains Dignan and Malion, Lieutenants Connelly, Skinner, llitchens, and Self. Two corps were formed by the Battalion and Naval Brigade, No. 1 on the outside as skirmishers aud No. 2 as the supports, and they advanced aud retired iv succession. TheNnvalßrigade, under Oupt, Leltoy, mustered well, and tlieir perform ances were creditable both to commander and men. The following complaint aud suggestion have been received :— " I would recommend the commanders of com lanies in delivering orders to those under their command for ihe time being, to do so in as gentlemanly a. nrauuer as possible, for barking at them, such as might be heard on Saturday, will not tend to inspire res pect." We notice that the monthly iusueu lion of the Auoklaud Itillo Battalion, consisting of the Victoria, No. 3, Hobson, and Scottish Companies will bo held to morrow (Tuesday) evening at 7.30 p.m., iv the Drill-shed.

Mr A. S. Keid will lecture on " Criticism ' this evening before the members of the St. James' Mutual Improvement Association.

Mr Allan West's grand re-uuiou of classes will be held on Thursday next in the Choral Hall. One of the most interesting of the living scenes will be the Mistletoe song nnd dauce by 60 pupils in Christmas costume, with their lily-white dresses fringed with ivy.

The people of Panmuro will be treated to a dramatic and musical entertainment to-morrow evening in the district hall by the local minstrels. The net proceeds will be devoted to the fuad for defrayiug local liabilities. In accordance with a very genfiral wish there will be an after dance.

To the Kditor,—Sir, I would call tho attention of the Parnell civic authorities to the state of the St. George's Bay Road. Surely the councillors do not want to saddle the ratepayers with another McMurdo's claim. The road U now metalled with six to eight inch boulders, I am, &o ,—Resident.

The grand concert and entertainment this evening in the Choral Hall will bo under liberal patronage, comprising citizens and otlicers of the volunteers. The programme is attractive, bearing the names of ladies and gentleman, of Auckland, who have dis tinguished themselves in song and music. Miss Mercer will sing "Jessie's Dream," aud Mrs Mitchell, " Where is Heaven?" The second part will be dramatic, consist ing of "Lo Chalet," of five characters, a lively and entertaining Swiss piece.

Mr E, 13. Dickeon, Government Observer, forwards the following weather report for the week ending lSth September, ISSO :— Warm and fine; barometer high ;no rain ; wind light; rain now impending. Mean reading of barometer, 30334—highest on Sunday morning (12th), 30*419 ; lowest on Saturday morning (18th), 30179; since then falling rapidly. Mean temperature, 587, being <i degrees above the September average — warmest day, Monday, G7S ; coolest night, Sunday, -IS'3. Sun tempera ture on Monday, 7G'D. Either fairer shower or h^avy dew on Sunday night, and mist in morning following, otherwise no rain at all, wind being light (dead calm on Monday morning)—B. W. and W., changing to N.K. and freshening; mornings being bright at sunrise, but days mostly cloudy.

An inquest was held on Saturday after noon at the Provincial Hospital before Dr. Goldsbro', coroner, and a jury, ou the body of Richard (folding, who expired on Thurs day night. The particulars of his melan choly accident have already appeared in the S'l'a it. Mrs Bigolow gavo evidence that the deceased who was in tho employ of Mr (J. W. Owen, ot Ponsonby, came to her house on the Thursday previously to his death, for a portable boiler to take to the Baptist chapel. Golding got tho b n'ler into tho cart, but a few minutes after looking back she saw him underneath tho wheel strug gling violently. Ho seemed much injured and was distressed in mind. Mr Own was then pent for and had the unfortunate man convoyed to liis house, in Ponsonby, Drs. Bnyntun and Dawson on examining him considered it a cape for tho hnxpital, and he removed thither. John Shcppard, who observed tho accident, tiave evidence. Dr. Cooper, assistant surgeon at the hospital, described tho nature of the internal in juries, which were sufficient to cause death, and that it was remarkable that he should have revived so long. Mr Owen said Gold ing had been in bis servicn for more than a year, and was an industrious, sober man. The jury found a verdict of " accidental death."

Scintillations.

'lie. brief; for, it la with words us with eun b;nmi; thomore th"y aroondonsed, tho doopor they burn.'—HOUTUKY.

Mr Owen Jones has returned to Auckland by the mail steamer.

Mr Alick Thompson, formerly ot the Stecle Dramatic Company, is now at Temora.

A lire last night destroyed tbe stables belonging to Messrs Hill Brother*, brick makers of Wellington. One horse was burned to death. Incendiarism is suspected.

Dr Skae has reported very favourably upon the conduct of St. Mary's Orphanage, I'onsonby.

Tho Saturday aftorn •m parades nre likely to prove a triumplatit success with the volunteers.

We learn that Rev. f letcher Long is about to leave Auckland for another minis terial sphere. Mr I^o'jg is a preacher of considerable ability.

A service of song, " Uncle Tom," will be uivmi this evening in the New North Road Congregational school-room.

The Thamc's whale is estimated to weigh over a ton.

It i" faid that Colonel Fraser will be in the tield for the Thames mayoralty.

Bradlauph, attorney's clerk, dragoon, agitator, Kcpublicau, Secularist, Malthusian, journalist, lecturer, has a splendidly built body, massive head, and well-cut face.

Lyilia Howard has arrived in Wellington aud gone South, where flio will await the arrival of an Opera Hondo Company, which consists entirely of new people, except Mr Harry Power. The Company is under themauagemoutof Mr Shcpperson. A .spark of wit. When the cheers were given for Mr Lusher by the Telegraph em ployes, at the presentation on Saturday last, one of them remarked that those cheers were one of the few things which the Government could not reduce by ten per cent.

A Yankee passenger on a coach uear Carson " called the driver's attention to the fact." The fact was a huge boulder weighing several tons, which was rolling down from the mountain side, and which upset tho coach. Facts are stubborn things. 1 c Whiti doesnotbelieve in retrenchment. ITcsavs the constabulary are to icmain iv the Waimsle Plains until tho coming of the Son of Man. And tho millenium has uot begun yet.

Who has fomented tho congregation row at St. Thomas's, and why are the people shifting their patronage to All Saints ? The public arc anxious to know, you know. Report sayeth that Mr Tebbs and a young lay-reader of extreme youth are at the bottom of it.

Attempted Suicide.

A case of attempted suicide occurred on the wharf early tliis afternoon, but the vigilance aud promptitude displayed by a man named John Isaac 3, who is known about town as a general dealer, averted auy serious consequences. It seems that between 12 aud 1 o'clock Isaacs was sauntering along the wharf in the direction of Quccu-strcet when he was passed by a young woman, who with a book clasped to her bosom, distraught air, and unsteady gait, was hurrying along at a kind of shamble —half run and half walk. Sur prised at the appearance of a drunken woman in broad daylight, and having nothing particular to do, he turned round and followed her closely. She turned off at one of tlio tees near the end of the wharf, and then throwiug from her the volume, which chanced to be a prayer-book, she threw up her anna and made a jump for the water. Isaacs, however, had shrewdly divined her intention, and just as she made the spring ho threw his arms around her and dragged her by main force away from the edge of the planking. In a hysteucal tone of voice she besecched him not to expose her, but to take her to some retired place. He led her into the office of the Bay of Islands Coal Company, and then sought the assist ance of the water police, by whom she was conveyed to the police station. Her name was ascertained to be Mrs JuJia Mooncy, and the cause of her rash, attempt' the poignant distress with which she viewed the committal of her children to the Indus- | trial School. She has been lockedjnp, and to-morrow morning will be called upon to | answer a charge ot having been drnnk and disorderly. I

End of the Parihaka Meet ing.

{BY TKLEGBAPJI, FKOM 01/ It OWN COKEES'

PON DENT,)

PUNGAREHU, this day. TflE Parihaka meeting closed on Saturday, although many people still remain there, and intend to stay. Te Whiti, In announ cing that there was no more to be said, re marked that the Constabulary would remain where they are until the coming of the " Son of Man," but that they would not ho allowed to remain in the land per manently. He said that those who had disturbed the natives should in tlieir turn be disturbed, and those who had deceived them should be deceived. The gist of the two days' speeches is this :—All laws will be inoperative against the natives, and the Constabulary will not harm them. The natives shall be the dominant race, and the power of the Europeans shall be utterly brokan. This is not to be done by war, but by a contention resultless in bloodshed, and consummated by a covenant.

There were foity-three fencers sent down yesterday, and the same number to-day.

The Native Minister went South yester day.

Expected March on Pari haka.

(BY TELEGEAPH FKOM OUR OWN COR' RESPONDENT.)

HAWKRA, Saturday. Rumocrs are current hero to the effect that the Constabulary intend to march on Purihaka to take Heroki to-day. The Maoris up the coast say the object is to take Te Whiti and Tohu. I don't kuow whence the report originated, which is disbelieved. It is reported that Tohu has had an interview with someone from the other world, the ghostly visitor urging tho completion of his work. Ihe name of the visitor is not stated. Tohu ob jected at first, but afterwards consented to tinish all the things. The reports of Wellington aud Napier natives having expected war on the 12th are looked upon with suspicion. Many visitors arc here looking after the land, particularly Waimate. The Government should put more of it in the market in larger blocks.

Spiritualistic Funeral.

Thk iirst fuueral of an adult in Auckland conducted according to tho mortuary rites of the Spiritualists took place yesterday, on the occasion of the burial of the remains of Mrs Wilkes, of Ncwtou, who passed away at her residence on September lGth. The fuueral cortege left the residence of Mr J. C. Wilkes, West-street, at 3 o'clock, the remains being conveyed in. a hearse. The whole ceremony was divested of the sombre characteristics which mark the orthodox funeral rites. The colliu, instead of being of the ordinary black pattern, was covered with royal purple, and ornamented with white silver-plated trimmings, and the people in the procession, numbering upwards of 100, carried small bouquets of flowers. The pall-bearera. were Messrs Searle, War burtou, Lawson, aud Mouldcn, and in tun procession were most of the prominent ►Spiritualists of Auckland. Mcssn Wilkes, senior and junior, were the chief mourners. On the arrival of the hoarse at the entrance to the Picibytcnau Cemetery, it was met by the Rev. S. Edger, who precede 1 the colliu to the grave, where the funeral cortege was augmeu.cdby about 150 persons, atmngst whom were many ladies (carrying bouquets of flowers), nodoubt attracted by the novelty of witnessing a burial service conducted ac cording to the Spiritualistic ceremonial. By this time the rain began to descciid in a heavy downpour aud umbrellas were called into requisition. The colliu having been placed over the grave, the Kcv. S. E<lger delivered a most impressive extemporaneous prayer, consisting mainly of passages from tho Old and New Testaments, and having reference to tho immortality of tho soul. lie then asked the assem blage to sing Moody and Sankey's hymn "Tho Sweet By aud By," which he said tho deceased had requested juat before her death should be suug over her grave. The hymn was sung by all pres-cnt, and was iollowed by another extemporaneous prayer by Mr Jidgar. In the prayer ho invited tho friends of tho departed to be joyous and glad, because they were not like those who believed that Una grave was her home, but that though fur away she was yet near to them. They kuew that their earthy frame would go back to the dust and ashes, but that their spirits would return to God and dwell in the glorious homo which lie hid prepared fur them. He concluded a long and impressive prayer as nearly as could be heard in the following words : " Thus we commit to the silence of the solemu grave—not our sister, lor she is not licic, but all that was mortal of her in this earthly home, but the spirit will return to God who gave it. We soirow not, dear friends, as those who think that this can bo man's last slumber; we know better. The human being only dwells for a moment in this bodily state. We com mit it to its kindred dust; but she hath gone to her kindred home, the home of tho blessed, the home of tho good. After a. few more remarks, the rev. gentle man concluded with the bcuediction. The colliu was then lowered into the grave, and the bystanders cast in bouquets of fresh flowers. The cofh'n bore an em bossed plate with the words " And the spirit shall return to the God who made it." The name-plate bore the following in bronze letteis :—"Sarah Wilkes, passed away September 10' th, ISSO, ni;cd 53 years." The undertaker was Mr Jamiesou, aud the whole of tlie arrangements were efficiently carried out.

Testimonial to Mr R. A. Lusher.

Mr. R. A. Lushee, late oilicer-in-charge of the priuciple telegraph office in this city, was on Saturday evening presented with a handsome souvenir aud illuminated address by the telegraph employed who were recently under his direction. The fouvenor consisted of a very handsome Parian marble clock in glass shade from the establishment of Mr Payne, watch maker and jeweller, Queeu-strect.

Mr B. H. Martiu, assistant officer iu-chargc, who made the presentation, addressed Mr Lusher in a few appropriate and graceful sentences, expressing the esteem iv which Mr Lusher was held by the staff' for thu impartial and considerate manner in which he had acted towards his subordinates, and their regret at the severance of his connection with them. Mr Martin begged Mr Lusher's acceptance of the clock, and proceeded to read the appended address which had been beautifully illuminated by Mr Slator :—

It. A. Lusher, Esq.—Dear Sir, —Upon the occasion of your retirement from the posi tion of omcer-iu-chargc of the Auckland Telegraph office, we, the undesigned, who have served under your control for periods ranging for eight years downwards, beg to express our deep regret at your departure from among us, and also to testify to the impartiality aud probity always evinced by you in the discharge of your duties. Iv requesting you to accept the accompanying timepiece as a souvenir of our esteem for your iiiany laudable qualities, wo wish you a hearty good-bye, and beg to subscribe ourselves, yours ever faithfully.—[Here follow their thirty-six signatures.] -Sept., ISSO.

Tlio conclusion of the address was the signal for rouuds of cheering, Mr Lusher expressed his gratitude to the ladies and gentlemen, members of his late staff, for the kind!y feeling shewn towards him on his removal from the position of 1 ofTicer-in-cuarge. Ho had only heard of the intended presentation a few days previously, and it hail taken him completely by surprise. He would always value the presentation, not merely for its intrinsic worth, hut for the sentiments it expressed, and from the fact that it would effectually couuteiact any impression that he had been guilty of any dereliction of duly. He hail been fourteen years in the service, and had endeavoured to shew that every member of the staff who performed his duty would meet with his friendship and en couragement ; and during the whole of that period he had never had a difference with his superiors or his subordinates. Not the shadow of a complaint had been preferred against him, though the first intimation he had of any change in his position was the fact that an officer was sent to relieve him, and he now left the Department without having received a Jine from Dr Lemon or the Under-Sccretary, Mr McOinity. He (the speaker), Loivever, held testimonials ironi t\icX)iatrict Inspector and iroru Captain Edwin, of the Meteorological Department, having sewed under the first for a period o5 13 years, aud under the second for G years. , It v»ow\d \>e mere affectation to say that Vie did not feel the discourtesy with which he had been treated by the heads of the Tele graphic Department— treatment such as he | would have been sorry to have inilictcd on one of his own message boys—but fortu nately be was not dependant on Govern ment employment for a livelihood, and therefore he could better bear his removal that some other officers who had been cast adrift. In conclusion he again thanked them for their kindly address.

Several members of tin, staff then in dividually thanked Mr Lusher for the many acts of kindness which they had experienced, at his hands, and three chcer3 for Mr Lusher were called for aud enthusiastically given. The member* of the stnfF then personally baric Mr Lusher farewell.

The address was handsomely framed. One noticeable feature in tho illu mination was an initial letter " LJ" so devised as to represent a telegraph pole with wires, with a flash of lightning run ning to earth. The inscription engraved on a gold plate oa the clock was as fellows : "Presented to It. A. Lusher, Esq., by the members of bis late stall', Telegraph Station, Auckland, 18th September, ISSO." The proceedings throughout were marked by the utmost' cordiality and gracefulness. Mr lusher w 5) carry with him the best, wishes of tho citizens, and especially thnsc who were customers to the Telegraph De partment, aud who, therefore, had oppor tunities of appreciating his courtesy and efficiency, in whatever future field of use fulness he may select,

THE SINKING OF THE HYDASPES.

FULL PARTICULARS,

[BY TELEGKAPII, OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

DUNEDIN, Saturday. The Hydaspes left Gravcscnd at.half-past four in tho morning iv tow of the tug Napoleon with hawser about 150 fathoms iv length. She had on board a crew of 47, .all told, and 41 passengers. The weather was fine at starting with tlie exception, that it was slightly hazy, but all went well, and the vessel parsed Dover soon after one in the afternoon. From this time the fog hcL'au to fall in the channel and became very dense, but the Hydaipes continued on her course, scarcely, according to the statements of two lirst-class passengers and confirmed by the whole nf the crew, making steerage way in the water. At about 3.30, when some five miles off Dungcncss, with a light N.E. wind, the captain of the brig states ho saw the steamer Centurion, which (according to the pilot Higgins, of the Hydaspes) is a vessel of 1,500 tons, bearing down upon them. He immediately shouted out to her to back at full speed, as he had a large ship in tow, and also called to tho Hydaspes to star board, and at. the same time he slipped the hawser, but the Centurion, cither from the headway which she had on, (as it i 3 considered she was going a' *-ue rate of from live to six knots an hour), or from being unable to reverse her engines quickly enough, proceeded and made the collision inevitable. The next witness to continue the narrative is Olaf Olsen, one of the crew of the Hydaspes, who says he was on the top sail yard with several otheis, and saw the Centurion approaching. He immediately elid down the backstays, but while doing bo the Centurion struck the Hydaspes ou the starboard bow, going about 30 feet into her decks. He was the first to get on board the Centurion and throw out ropes to the passengers of the Hydaapes, one of which tho pilot made fast to the sinking ship. The flood then carried the Centurion, which struck end on right round the broadside, affording an easier escape for the crew and passengers. The tug also lay alongside and took some of the people aboard, and iv ten minutes the Hydaspes' decks were bursting up, and her fore and mizeu masts falling out of her. Only two of her crew went into the water, the sailmakeraud nboy, and they were saved immediately. The utmost order was observed on board the Hydaspes. The captain speaks very highly of the conduct ot the ladies, stating that he never heard one cry even of "Save me," whilst the crew and passengers ou the other hand without exception, speak well of the cap tain and his ollicers, who remained on the other ship, helping off the ladies and other pa*sengor9.

STATEMENT BY TWO PASSEN GERS. The captain docs not wish to give de tailed inioi'iuntion at present, but the fol lowing is a statement of two of the first class jiaseengeiH, who were ou deck at the time :• At-5 o'clock, when three miles oil' Duugcncss, the fog was very thick, but we were barely making steerage way through the water." The Centurion, a largo screw steamer, struck us in the starboard fore chains, going deep below the water's edge. All tho peoplo had just millkient time to scramble up over the bows, the ladies having to bo pulled up by ropes. 'Ihu Hyilaspas sunk in ten or elevens niinut.es after being struck. Some of tho sailors of this vessel got on board the Coutuiinu and threw ropes to the sinking ship. The captain was the last to leave the ship, dropping over into the tug, tho first ami second mates and steward being with him. We were afterwards transhipped from the Centurion to the tug and brought to Dover, having to anchor on the way up, in consequence of the deuse fog. But veiy scant attention was shown to the people on board the Centurion, and none of us saved anything.

THE CENTURION'S DECK LOAD. The Centuiion was laden with plate-gla«s up to a level with her bridge, bo that it •vould have been dillicult to understand how anything ahead could be seen. She was going about five or six knot? au hour. The Hydaspes blew her fog horn continually, and a man was heaving the lead the whole time. The first, Bccoud, and third mates were in tho forecastle, and the pilot and captain on deck. It was not until one of the men went and asked for some stimulants for a lady that they were requested to po below. Ou board the Centurion some of us were without jackets or hats. The above statement is circumstantially confirmed by the whole crew. Only two injuries •were received, one by a lady who had her hand jammed between the colliding vessels, and ouo of the crew. The crow were lodged at the Sailor's Home, wheuce. after being clothed and fed, 50 of them left for London. Mr G. J. Armitage, who had served with Colonel Wvod's column in Zululand, and been invalided home, was among the pas scngcis. The Centurion received some damage to her bows, but was enabled to proceed on her voyage to London from Carthagiua. It is somewhat singular that Quartermaster Luckshoot was also quarter master on board the Slrathclyde, ran down olf Dover on both occasions. The pilot on board the Centurion had only been 15 minutes on board. Ouc gentleman who was travelling with bis wife, and who is a member of the Middle Temple, lost £,1000 worth of property, which was nuiusiired. Theiowereiu the Hydaspcs 3S first-class passengers.

The Conversazione at the Museum.

Otf Saturday night the agreeable conver sazione of Thursday evening was repeated at the Museum, and with cveu greater success than on the former occasion. The interior of the building was one blaze of light, while the constant passing and re passing in all directions of visitors, die hum of voices in agreeable conver sation aud the attractiveuessof ihe exhibits united to form one ot the most pleasing entertainments which has ever been held iv Auckland. The side rooms at either side of the vestibule were occupied by micros copes and an exhibition of workiug lathes respectively, and throughout the eveuing were throuacd with curious sight-seer.=. Mr Stewart, the district engineer, was in charge of the lathes, while one or two gentlemen wlio-o names are unknown to us exercised a courteous supervision over the microscopic exhibition. Within the main building, the chief object of in terest was undoubtedly the pyramidal arrangement of natural history specimens, so skilfully and artistically executed by Mr Keischek, the taxidermist. It was assuredly the cynosure of all eyes. Captain Brown's capital entomological collection engaged much favourable notice, and the display of ferns made by Mrs Hetloy, and Messrs Dohie aud Crauwcll, received the attention of and evoked commendatory remarks from the lovers of botany. At the loft corner near the door Mr Warner was busily engaged iv explaining the con struction and "modus operandi" of Miillcr's gas-making machine, and a little further on Mr Ellis was energetically reproducing copies of a notification written with the electric pen, while at the opposite recess of the room Messrs Hayes, Howdcn, and Power were showing the delicate work which their fretwork saws were capable of performing. The ethnological exhibits re ceived much wondering attention, aud were the subject of some ludicrous blunder ing upon the pnrfc of many would-be physio logists. Upstairs, the niaanificeut sets of photographic views formed the centre ol attraction. Spectroscopes aud magnifying glasses bad been considerately distributed at regular intervals along the exhibition case, and with their aid the views wore scrutinised and lingered over with manifest i | pleasure. The telephone and eicctiic bells ' proved a treat for people of scientific tastes, as did also in a higher degree Mr Pond's flue lecture ou "inductive JSlectricity," accom | panicd as it was by practical experiments. A string and reed band, uudcr the leader ship of Mr Hunter, added the charms of music to the conversazione by renderiug a number of capital selections in the course of the evening. In the basement story,there was au exhibition of deft wood-turning as well as delicate carving by hand, while a (splendid iron lathe belonging to the Union Sash and Door Company was kept busily employed iv the manufacture of wheels, screws, &c. Its working was watched by a crowd of interested spectators. Mr Reisehek had prepared an instructive paper on taxidermy, and at a convenient opportunity Dr. Puvchas read it for him to a select g'oup of listeners. Mr Jo*iak Mar tin also provided a capital treat by exhibit ing by means of the limelight a good selec tion of photographic views, some local, but the majority of American scenery. At the closo of his explanatory discourse he called for a vote of thanks to the exhibitors, and another for the hand. Both acknowledgements were passed by acclamation. The assemblage then slowly dispersed. We understand that the Insti tute has profit ted greatly by the venture. About £G0 has been taken at tlie doors during the two evenings, while the tickets sold represent a somewhat similar amount. This is gratifying to the promoters of the scheme, and indeed to everyone interested iv the embellishment of our Museum,

RUSSELL, this day.

CABLEGRAMS.

EUROPEAN.

[EKUTBE'S TELBOKAMS.]

DE^TH OF SIR FITZROY KELLY. LONDON, September 18. THE death is announced to-day of tho Ritrht Hon. Sir Fitzroy Kelly, Lord Chief Ba?on of the Exchf quer, aged eighty-four years THE COMBINED] NAVAL DEMOW STKATION. "' LONDON, September 18. ! It is announced that Turkey, has sent a note to the Powers protesting against their proposed combined naval demon. stration because it is feared that the same will causo anarchy iv the 'J'nrki«h Empire. The Porte, however, agrees to guarantee to carry out the demands of the P6wers in regard to the cession ofDul. cigno if the naval display is abandoned. Be-occupation of Dulcigno. Intelligence has been received here that the Albanians have re-occupied Dulcignol and expelled the Turkish garrison which was stationed there. AUSTRALIANS V. ELEVEN OF SCOTLAND. • 3 LONDON, September 17, The cricket match at Edinburgh, Aub-' tralians v. eleven gentlemen of Scotland^ was resumed to-day. The Australians went in for the iirst innings, and were disposed of for 142 runs. The Home team then went to the wickets for the second innings, and' when the stumps were drawn foi tho day, had scored 106 for the loss of five ■wicket*. Tho Australians play a match against the* Nottingham County eleven on the 23rd and two following days. They leave England' for Australia by the mail on October 8.

The cricket match, Australians versus eleven gentlemen of Scotland, wag resumed and concluded to-day at Edinburgh. The" Home Team continued their second innings I which closed for 130 runs. Boyle for thfc' Australians bowled splendidly and did the > "hat trick," takiug three wickets in three successive balls. The Australians requiring 132 runs to win, went in for their second t innings. They obtained the required* number with the Joss of only four wickets and thus won the match with six wickets to spare. Jarvis and Alexander did well,- Scoring respectively 41 and 47- JBoth were caught out.

PARIS, September 18.: EXPULSION OF JESUITS FROM

FRANCE.

The crisis which has continued in the" French Chambers for some days pact in j regard to the expulsion of the Jesuits ha»i now terminated, Ministers having agreed to fully execute the March decrees against the j order. ,v

commercial. " ; '■"] LONDON, September 17../^ Conßo's are 972. The bank rate of discount is 2J, theo market rate 2J.

Five per cent. New Zealand 10-40 loam 103J; « ye per cent. (ISS9) loan, 102; four'} and a-half per cent. (1579-1904) loaD, 97J, ' The wheat market is firm. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, 455; New Zealand " wheat, ex ship, 425; Adelaide flour, ex-1 warehouse, 33?.

Tallow, best mutton, is 35s 6d, The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 134,000 quarters. ■ No. 1 Scstch pig iron, free on board in the Clyde, is 52s 6d.

AUSTRALIAN.

IRKUTER'S SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.]

Attack by Solomon Islanders. . f§ BRISBANE, Monday. The steamer Ripple arrived from Solomon Islauds yesterday morning with only the captain aud three kanaka?, the mate, an eugineer, thesteward, and a passenger named j William Pease, and 5 wounded Kanakas, one of whom is not expected to recover. The captain reports that while trading at one of the Islands with natives, who had, come aboard, the latter suddenly attacked J the crew, who repelled the assault with difliculty, but killed fifty of the natives.

THE SOKATO ABANDONED. ADELAIDE, Monday.

The Orient Company's steamship Cuzco has arrived from i'lymouth. The Sorato's back is broken, and the work ot pumping has been stopped. All hope of saving her lias been abandoned. ARRIVAL OF THE SUEZ MAIL. MELBOURNE, Monday. The Siam, with the inward Suez Mail, has arrived here. The weather to-day is line, and it is -i. expected there will be a large attendance at ; the race meeting in favour of Sir Hercules Robinson. KOBBERY AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE, MELBOURNE. MELBOURNE, Monday. Thieves entered Government House yea- ' terday while His Excellency the Marquis :i of Nornianby aud guests were at dinner, and carried off £150 worth of jewellery " belonging to Lady and Miss Robinson.

THE KACES POSTPONED. Just at 10 a.m. it has been decided to "

postpone the races in honour of Sir Hercules Robinson until Saturday next, owing to heaviness of the course "from recent rains and floods.

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

GKAHAMSTOWN, this day.

WITCHCRAFT AND MAORI SUPER STITION.

The Ohinemuii, Hauraki, Coromandel and Fiako tribes will assemble at Obine muri to-morrow to dispose of the old Maori who is charged with witchcraft. It is ex pected that the unfortunate Maori will meet with a violent death. •.;.-.

DEATH OF AN OLD SETTLER.

George Miller, ah old settler, died last uight.

[I*KR UNITED PBESS ASSOCIATION.]

WELLINGTON, this day.

WEST COAST AFFAIRS.

Mr Bryce left the camp here yesterday overland, and is expected here to-mor row.

The Hincmoa fetches Major Atkinson on Wednesday. Forty-two natives fenced yesterday. They were mostly boys. The same number came to-day, but desisted directly ttiey wera ordered off.

DUNEDIN, this day.

A COTTAGE BURNED.

A four-roomed cottage at the Maori Kaik, belonging to John Kobiuson.'hns been burned down. 'Ihe loss is £200. The building was uninsured.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

Yesterday twelve hundred persons visited Lyttelton to go on board 11.M.5. Dante. The crew paraded for divine ser vice at Trinity Church, Lyttelton, in tiio morning. 1 A heavy Nor-west wind yesterday worn inu. changed to Southwest in the evening I when light rain fell, More rain is urgently required for the crops. A BUMPTIOUS SHIP. A. case amipg out ot the taiVoxs' Bttfte 1 was heard at tbe Magistrates' Court this morning. Jno. Mendell was charged ■with having threatened to blind and to break an arm or leg of Matthias Lorcnson, Tin cause the latter refused to join the Tailors' i Society, and to act with the men on strike. "i'iie Bench ordered the accused to be bound over to keep the peace for six months, and expressed a determination to inflict the severest possible penalty on the slightest attempt at anything of this kind in future.

A Violent Whirlwind.

r(BV TKLBGBAPJI, OWN CORRKSPONDENT.)

NORMANBY, this day. A violent whirlwind passed over the town ship at 10.45 this morning from a southerly direction, lasting two minutes. Boxes and such like articles were lifted into the air, and houses and fences were considerably shaken. For five minutes after a shower of dust and chips took place, and then was succeeded by a smart fall of rain. The morning had been squally.

111 would not giro my dead sod, Ossory, for any living man in uhrietondom," said the Dake of Orinoml; and there ie man; a patient, suffer ing < ri'iiiure in this world, who, drawing balm from Homo Gilcad, would not exchange its beneficent efl'eois for all the untried remedies of the world. It is known that those who have 1 loan aconetomed ta take Uilolplio Wolfo'a Schie dam Aromatic Schnapps are resolutely reluctant against substituting any other tonic.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20



Special Advertisements. TfMI'OUTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TO HHi ADS OF FAMILIES. At SomkrwßLD and Lkck'S GREAT CHEAP SALE All Goods fora Vriinfj sold at prloes that will onablo you to eifect largo B'ivings in your ox pendituro for Sprinit and Summer C otluoK. Tho Sslo la thoronßhly Ronnlno, os tho Partner ship ia about to bo Dissolved, and monoymust bo ohta'nod to pay out tho rotir.DK member of tho firm. MENS 1 AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING o' every description. Splondld SLook of Manchester gcoda. Blankets. Pilnt9, s^hirtinos, Damasks, Countor psnes, Towols, Calicos. ALL NEW GOODS!!! Dresa Dopartmont: Kxcollont Variety of Lustres and othor Light Materials (ncwi-st shadc3), Silks, Motincs, vvinoeys, &c, &c, &c. Tho Whole will bo Cloarod nt an IM MKNSE SACRIFICE. er SOMERFIELD & LECK,*®» 134, QUEEN-STItEET. w. nATT RA V WILL HOLD HIS KIRST SEASON'S SHOW OS NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS iv MILLINERY, COSTUMES, AND MANTLES, ON TUKSDAY NEXT, 28th Skptrmbkr. Show to commonco at 10 o'o'ook a.m. GG ; QUEEN-STREET (Opposite Bank of Nkw Zeaund).



OPRING, ISSO. 3ARLTCK & CRANWKfiT, havo tho pleasure of announcing that they have Opened up a Large Portion of their Spring Rid Summer Stock. Further Shipments will arrive per ' Waikato," Fernglen,' and ' Lutterworth.' WE fed great pleasure in drawing cpccial attention to our Largo and Varied Assort ment of Goods, and though we havo made amolo provision for our Urgoly increased and increasing trade, we invite our Cus tomers to make an oarly selection, as there aro many linra of Handsome and Faahion ahlo Good* which caunot be replaced In this market, '.^•-•v} (GARLICK & CKANWELL. THR DRKS3 DKPARTMfNT especially W'll be fonnd to SHINK In Borne of tho Choicest and Beat linos of Dress Ma terials imported to this city. and which will bo sold at Cooperative Cash Prices. Gablick & Oranwkli,, City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auck'ancJ. rpHK "PrUNCKPS OF WALKS" Spot SDUn X Silk, a Beautiful Dres* Manorial. The Fashion. For sale only by GARtICK & CRANWKLL. ATKW FANCY OATMKAIj DKKSS CLOTH il The " Granite.' a Silk Mixture Indian ami Shawl Fancies "Paisley." "Krench Beiges" " Satin Chene " very beautiful goods Satin D'Alsace The abovo aro all very Fashionable Dress Goods. Gablick & Crantvbll. POMPADOUR PKRCiALTC.PompadourSatins Spot, Pompadour, and Chintz Figured Sateens Satin Cashmeres : Zulu Cords, a'l shadc3 Striped Sateens, a Very Cheap Ureas Garlics & Cranwkt.l. SILKS— .Tanancso, in varlons shades Back Gro=i Grains, Gros de Lyona Gross rlo Caahm-re Vym's Irish Poplin?, in eensonab'e colours French Groa Grains, in fashionable shades Gablick & Cranwbix. PRTNT3— Tin New and L«t»st Desizns and Colours. Self-Coloured Prints and Sateens, various Spot Prints snd Sateen?, the pre sent fa-"hion ; Indian and Cash'nere Stylos, Costume Materials, . Pompadour Jeans, New Mourning Prints—all at Co-operative Ca3h Prices. Gaulick Sc Cranwell. LUSTUK=>- The Kyber Luatro Tho Lizard Bnlliantine Lnstre Tha Danish Lustre, fashionable Rhades The " Whlitlnnton C»t" Lastro do do ' Coloured Athole Lnstres Speoial Mne of Lustros, at 7jd; all season ablo colours. OARI.ICK & CB AN WELL,



pO-OPERATIVE pASH X>RICES. "TIRIMMINGS — Butfe Fringes, Pompadonr X Fringes, 120 dozen Seaweed Fringes (in every colour and at various prices). Black Fancy Fringes. Uold and Silver Tinsel Cards and Kihbons in cloven different colours BONNET Silks and Satins ia the newest shades. Giklick & Cbajtwkll. HATS & BONNKTS-Tho Bernhardt, Marl baroush, Pan3y, Buckingham, and all the leading shapes. TRIMMED Uats and Bonnet 3ia great variety. FLOW KR3 — An Immense Stock, bought very cheap. FRILLING, (leathern. Scarfs, Ribbons, and Faucy Good) too numerous to men tion. GARLICK & CBiNWELL. /^KETONNKS-Largo Lot Just Cpened Up. \_/ LACIC & FANCY CURTAINS-The Largeßt Stock in Town. TTMBRKLLAS & SUNS HADKS—PIain and *J Fancy—an Immense 3tock.| MEN'S & ROYS' CLOTHING-In this Ilepartmant will be found the Largest. Best Assorted, and Cheapest Stock we over had. GLOVKS-1. 2. 3, I. 0 and 8 button in Kid 1, 3 and 1 button in Lisle and if ilk. WK would romiad the Public we have SACRIFICKD a Credit Trade for the Bake of establishing the /^lO-OPKRATIVK (^ A. S.H G XST™ We Open no New Accounts for Drapery. We LOSE Customers who ask for Credit: nil we ask in return is a Liberal Support by Cash Buyers, to enable us to continue what is a Public Benefit. Our Goods are very carefully bought, and Marked at a Very Small Percentage over Coat, and we must do a Large Husine3s to continue the System, and the Larger oar "Tnrn Over"^ the more our Customers will Bene fit by their support pAHLICK & |P RAN WELL OITI HALI4 AH.CA.DK, VEBN-BTRK&T. AUCKLAND



j^J-ILJVE AND r(HOY;CB Have now Opened up a Complete Assortment ot all tho Newest and most Stylish Goods for the Coming season. MILLINERY DEPARTMENT —A complete assortment. JACKET AND MANTLE DEPARTMENT —A completo assortment. HOSIERY DEPARTMENT —A complete assortment in Silk. Lisle, and Cotton. UMBRELLA AND SUN3HADE DEPAKT —A complete assortment. GLOVK DEPARTMENT —A complete assortment in 1, 2, i, 6, and 12-batton. DRB33 DEPARTMENT —A complete assortment. SILKDKP4HTMKNT —A[comp!et« asaortmont. UNDERCLOTHING A.ND BABY; LINBN DE PAKTMENT —A moat romplote assortment MANCHKSTKR DEPARTMENT —A completo a'sartment, inoludinjr Cretonnes. Curtains. Towels. Quilts, Sheeting, Calico, Flannels, &c. BOY&' DKPAU TMBNT —A complete assortmtnt in all the Newe3t Styles in Cloth ing, Shirts, Ties. Collars, Cuffe, i Hosiery, and Hats. Dreßß anaMantlo-making on tho Preml-cs. Patterns Supplied Free. ]yj[ILNE ANIT^jHOYUB, QUEKN-STRHSET, AUCKLAND.