SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

mniT watpti (This Evening, 4.55 HIGH WATER} To . morrowMornmß jm SUNSET.-Thlß Kventng, 0.17 . SUNRISE.—To-Morrow Morning, 5.12 » MOON'S AGE.-NOW Moon, 23rd, 2.10 p m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Disborno, schooner, SKlnner, from Glaborno

TO-DAY. - - Wellington, s.s., Farquhar, from Tauranga Talaroa, b.b., MoGillivary. from Russell.

DEPARTURES.

to-day. Myrtlo, brigantine, Lane, for Friendly Islands

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London—Rakaia, ship, early Lovuka—Talaroa, Saturday Melbourne, via South- Rlngarooma, 27tn Taranakl and South-Wanaka. Tuesday Glsborne and Napier-Southern Cross. Saturday Russell, Whangaroa and Mongonui— Wellington or Glenelg, Monday , . ..._._„ nn n Tauranga-Glenelg or Wellington, Monday and Whan-wei^and Whangarei Hoads-Argyle, Tuesday and Friday Mangawai- Fingal, Thursday Morcury Bay—Fingal, Mpncoy

VESSELS EXPECTED

Southern Cross.-s.s.. from Fiji. tg^L-ntton- May Queen, ship (K.L.V.S.), from lionaon, Rom^Kmp^shlp, from London,tosaUabout Oofoberl2 _ . .'• ~ Wellington, ship, from London, loading Weatherfle d. ship, from Londop, loading Margaret Galbraith, Bhio (J.K L.D.), from Lon don ; to sail August 15 Looh Urr, barque, from London; sailed August

J9- Btraoathro, barque (Q.G.D.M.I, from London; Balled July 28 . , _ ■ _. . Taranaki, barque, from London ; to sail July 1 " Antares,barque (P.H.D.Q), Irom London; Balled Coromandol.barque, from London, sailed Sept. 10 Anazi, barque, from London, loading Beatrice Havemer, barque (J.Q.C.L.) from New _jB York. saUod July 29 -.-.,__ 'fIC.A. Littlefleld. barque, (H.T.N.F.) from New w York; sailed Juno 18 * ;*- * . . Gwendoline, barquo, from New York, via Oamara; sailed August SO Edith Reid, schoonor, from Timaru Sybil, sohooner, from the Islands Albatross, schooner, from Suva Mazeppa, schooner, from Rarotonga Pirate, schooner, from Huahine Energy, schooner, from Greymouth

INWARDS Co. stwise.—Perseverance from Walneke, with 250 bushels shingle; Olivo, from Wakawan, Uzette, from Thames, with 26,0(10 f.et Umber; Taiaroa, from Ruesell, with 260 tons coal.

Outwards Coastwise.—Perseverance, for Sandspit; Olive, for Walkawan, In ballast; Uzette, for Thames; Opotiki, for Opotiki.

The Rowena is laid on for Raglan from One hunga to-morrow at 3 p.m.

IntondinepassonKcrsnerßakala ere requested m t3 seoure their berths before tho 30th mat. : The s.B. Hero, from Sydney, may be expected to aTive early to-morrow morning. Sho does not call at Russell.

. There was no sign of tho s.s. Southern Cross. now due from Fiji, up to the time at whloh we go to press.

The barque Alcestls, 400 tons, now loading at London for Lyttelton, has been pnrobßed by Mesßrs Stone Brothers, and Captain Norrisof thi. city. She will prove a valuable addition to s the present fleet. - The sohooner Glsborne arrived from Poverty Bay and East Coast ports last evenlnir, with 6 tons bones, 100 sacks maize. 47 saoks fungus, 165 pigs, 37 fowl?, 21 hidea. 3 skins, i kegs butter, 15 packages sundrles.and the following passengers: Mr and Mrs Henly, and seven natives.

The barque Stag arrived at Melbourne from Kaipara yesterday.

The B.s. Fingal leaves for Mangawai at 5 p.m. on Friday.

Tho barque Loch Cree, having complotsd her discharge at this port, commenced ballasting to day. Bhe will probably sail for Bluff about Saturday next.

The three-masted schoonor Energy, Captain Savory, arrivod at Oamaru from Newcastle yesterday, after a paassge of 11 days. ?he proceeds to Greymouth, to load coal for Auok land.

The barque Loongana entered out at the Cns tom. to-day for Hobart: Vlndex. barque, for ■Whangaroa, to load for Sydney; Hally Bailey, for Aratapu; Zealandta, for Dunedin, to load for London.

The s.s. Wel'lngton arrived from Tauranga early this morning, with 45 Backs maize; 15 sacks potatoes. 10 bales wool, 16 bags Bbell. 2 sacks fangns, 2 horses, 3 pies, I tank, about 2 tons sundries, and the following passengers:—Mrs Young, Dr Perooy, Major Wair, Mofsrs Hill, Mace, Boylan, Sinel, Lipone.Pole. Kirk, Marks,• Hall, D. Robertson and son, and 2 steerage,

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL. Macgrcgor, s.s, Amodeo, from Waitara

' The s.s Mcgreeor arrived at 11.20 o.m. to-day from Waitara, with 3a head cattle, 2 horses, 1 bull, 99ehefip. I wheel,7 packazes butter, and the following passengers :—MIBS Hogg, J Mis Thompson, and Messrs Palmer and Galvar. She was to return thither this afternoon.

The s.s Lalla Kookh will probably leave for Waitara to-morrow afternoon.

The steamers Rowena' from Hoklanga, and Hannah Mokau from Waitara, are expected to arrive some time to-morrow.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

RUSSELL, this day, ; Arrived: Buhy, Jessie, and Hawk. Sailed : Onward, Seagull. ... Port Cba-Mfrs, yesterday. 4,. SaUed; Kotomahana, s.s., for Northern ports. Passengers for Auckland:—Captain, Mr Lawson, and Miss Kennedy.

Whangarei, this day. Sailed: Argrle, s.s., for Auckland, 9.30 a.m.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, Thursday.

MR ALFBF.D BUCK-AND'S WEEKLY REPORT,

At tha Haymarket on Tuesday, 18th Instant, hides brought from 2}d to 33d the lb; good sheepsktna.fromta to 5a _d each: wool,7jd the lb ; tallow, 21s to 23s the cwt. At the Pokeno cattlo sale on Monday there was a larger muster of stook tban usual, and an improved attendance Prices obtained were higher than at the larger „, sales. :-■■•'.

Mail Notice.

MAita will Close as Under,—

Tins day. For Tauranga, Ohlnomutu, and Opotiki, per Glenelg, at 1 p,m.

Friday, Slat instant. For Waitara, etc, per Lalla Kookh, at 1 p.m. For Walhekoand Coromandel, perCo-Omondel, at 2.30 p.m. For Mangawai, per Fingal, at I p.m. _ For Whangarei Hcadu, Pttrua, Waipu, Whan garei, Tanglhuo, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at 4 p.m. For Thames, por Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Saturday, 22nd instant. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Mmnga wal, &0., por Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Australian Oolonlos, per Hero, At ll a,m. For Levuka and Suva, por Talaroa, at 1 p.m. For Gisborne and Napier, por Southern Cross, at 3 p.m.

Monday, 2lth instant For Hobart per Ltyongaua, at 3 p.m.

Tuesday, 25th instant. For Taranaiu and Southarn ports, per Wanaka, atßa,r_,

S. B. BISS, Ohio, Postmaster. Chief Poet-offloo. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

OOTOBBR 20,1881.

Theatre Royal—" Foiled," DoLias'a Australian Specialty Company, .p.m.

South British Buildings — Builders' Associa tion, s p.m.. V.M.C.A.—Devotional, 7.30 p.m. Lorne-Btroet Hall—Abbott's Sweep Drawing on Melbourne Cup, 0 p.m.

N.Z. Regiment of Artillery and Band: Parade, 7.30 p.m.

Chase's American Theatre of Art, Qaoen- Btreet, 2 till 10 p.m.

St. Andrew's Mutual Improvomont Sooloty Lecture by Mr P. Oliphant on " Dugald Stowari and hla Works," f.30 p.m.

Birth.

FAttNALU-On tho 19th Ootober. at Parnell*

the wife of Mr. H. W. Farnall of a Bon. MORBiaON.—On tho 18th, at hor residonoe, Karangahapa Road, the wife of E> YV\ Mor rison of a bod. BEARLW.—On 19th Ootober. at her rosldonce, Upper Queen-street, tho wife of T. Soarle of a son.

Marriages.

BEAUCHAMP-HAULTAIN.-On Octobor 19, *_ St. Matthew's, Auckland, by tbe Kov. W. Colder. Kdward Hayes,. eldest eon of Captain Beauclmmp. K.N., Marlborough, England, to Elinor Li__io, fourth daughter of Colonol T. M. Haultain, Auokland, New Zealand. MoLKOD—DREWKTT.—At Tauranga, on tho 17ttt Ootober, 1881, George, only Bon of Goorge MoLeod, Whangarei Heads, to Matilda Dre wett, third daughter of W. P. Drewott, Yorkshire, England.—Home papors please copy. OXLKY—KKNNKDY.-On Tuesday. Ootober Uth, George Pettin Oxloy to Margaret Byoo Kennedy, daughter ot the lato William Ken nedy. WISHART—A9H.-On the 12th Ootobor, at St. Andrew's Churoh, by the Itov. A. Carriok, Gaoruo Wishart, youngeßt Bon of Goorge Wiehart, Mount-street. Auokland, to Marlon Hilda ABh, eldest daughter of John Ash, both of this city.

Death.

DALTON.-On October 18. 530 a.m„ at York- Btroot, Amolla Dalton, widow of tho late Henry Dnltou. and youngest daughter of tho lato Captain Daniel Bamond, ol Jersey; aged 21. Deeply regrotted by all who know hor.— Jersey papers please copy. The funeral will leavo her b'otber's resi dence, YorK-Btreot, NowtOD, on Friday next, at 3 p.m. Friends aro kindly invited to attend.

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1831.

For the erase that lacks asslrtance, For the wrong that needs resistanc For the future in the distance Aud the good tbat we can do.

WHAT docs it all moan? is a question ir_l..A _~. i, ~. , .AnviMUg political events during the past few weeks. Echo answers, What ? Between that ever-

lasting vacant portfolio; consultation of Ministers at the front; the visit of Mr Rol leston to Te Whiti j the return of Messrs Rolleston, Hall, and Dick to Welling ton ; the appointment of Mr Oliver to

a seat in the Executive; the sending to

Wanganui for Mr Bryco; and the profound and mystifying secrecy of the Government as to the least as woll as the greatest of their movements; there has beeu set up a stonewall around coming events through which it was difficult to pry, Just at a time when it was supposed thatall had been made snug for the addition of Mr Wakefield to the Ministry, camo tho rumour, that fresh overtures had been made to Mr Bryce, and that he had consented to become one of the "Eight," On this, as on other important questions, Ministers up to tho latest moment maintained a sphiux-like im-

perturbabilityt but newspaper detectives, by watching all the movements, "putting this and that together," and gleaning small clues from'semi-official aud other source,

concluded that Mr .Bryce had, for the second timo, been asked to help tho Government out of theic difficulty. Our Wellington correspondent reported yesterday that the member for Wanganui had been closeted with Ministers for two days, and that he was at a long Cabinet meeting held at the Premier's residence on Tuesday night; further, that a Government messenger was sent all over tho town on Wednesday to hunt him up. These circumstances tailed on to other information, were sufficient to show pretty clearly that the Government were anxious to get Mr Bryco into the Ministerial fold, and it was known that the difficulty ill the way was his refusal to accept office again unless with full control over the Native Depart ment, to give him which would be an ad mission of weakness and past error ou the part of the Government which might not ibe relished by them, especially on the eve *of a general election. However, last night all scruples appear to have beeu gulpbed down, for the announcement is made that Mr Bryce has joined the Cabinet again with his old office of Native and Defence Minister. He was sworn in late last night, aDd left early this morning for Waimate Plains. Thesubjectmattcrofallthelongnnd j frequont Cabinet meetings during the week is also made manifest in the issue of a proclamation,which we publish in anothor column, warning all natives to leave Te Whiti and accept the settlement offered by the Government in the large reseives set asido by the West Coast Commission, under penally of tlie withdrawal of these offers, and the immediate construction of roads throughout the district. The procla mation tots forth the warning iv these words :—

" Te Whiti and bis adherents must now accept the proposals of the Government, or all that they might now have under these proposals will be- beyond their reach. In the Parihaka block, 25,000 acres on the mountain side of the road are, as recom mended by the Commissioners, offered as an ample provision for the Parihaka people, besides other reserves on tho seaward side of the road. About the latter, the Govern ment has said that it was willing to con sider the wishes tbe natives might lay before it. The Government now states plainly that these offers will, after fourteen days, be withdrawn, un less within that time Te AVhiti and his adherents signify their acceptance of them, and their willingness to submit to the law of the Queen, and to bring their claim before the Commissioners. If they do bo, the recommendation of the Commissioners and the promise made will be liberally in terpreted aud fulfilled. Should the natives be so infatuated aB to disregard the warn ing, the Government will proceed to make roads throughout tbe Parihaka block, and to lay off land for European occupation, inland of the main road. The c'aims of such natives undsi previous promises will then have passed away, and none of them will be allowed to occupy land in defiance of the law."

The proclamation was given under the I hand of Sir James Prendergast, Adminis i trator of the Government during the absence of His Excellency the Governor. But scarcely was the ink dry when H.M.S. Emerald, with Sir Arthur Gordon on board, unexpectedly appeared in Wellington har bour. We can well believe that the event caused no little consternation among Ministers ; for it is more than sus pected that His Excellency has taken a view, of tbe situation on the Plains tßat is decidedly favorable to,

To Whiti. His report to EftVl .3__.mbor._y is known to have been of that character, and it led to a somewhat Acrimonious cor rcspoud.u.e with his Responsible Advisers, who, however, objected to tile proposal to lay tlio papers on the table oi tho HoVue la.t session. We think it very impfrobable. however, that Sir Arthur Oordoh will set himself dfrectly _a Opposition to the determination of the Ministry atad the Administrator ttt the.Government, arrived at to cope with a crisis which arose dwribg his absence from the colony. Tliercforo, though there can be __o doubt that Sir ArtUilr Go_dOtt v B return to the colony has been hurried by receipt ol intelligence of the sorious aspect of aft'aifa on the Plains, and the rapid recruiting of the Armed Con stabulary, his arrival is too late to Seriously sway tho pre-detormined policy of tho Cabinet, Of tho virtues o_ that policy it Is ptemn ture to npe_*k. It may be presulYied that Mr Kolleßton is guided by what ho saw and heard during his late visit to Pari haka, and that the Covornment have sources of information not accessible to others. Judged by the lights we at present possess, however, their course of action is not the moat discreet that Could have beeb. suggested. It appears to ua that the issu'6 of the proclamation shohld have bben preceded by the arrest and imprisonment of the natives who are li'ow actually trespass incf on the settled latta>. Tb. removal of three or four huhdr'Od of tlie mOst turbulent would have simplified the operations against tho • remainder The proclamation, would then haVo come to To Whiti aud his band in their weakness, Instead of iv the plcn titude of . their strength. We are firmly cttnvin'6ed that the wisdom of tho Government in dealing with this difficulty will—as we have declared before—bo deter mined by their su'ecess in avoiding War. Nothing could be more disartroas to the colony ia present circumstances. Apart' from its iniluenco on the Home money market now, when our credit will hardly bear, it Public Works loan, the first shot fired at Parihaka would set tho wholo natiVo population in a' ferment. We do Uot believe that the Kiug itesas a body would joiu To Whiti, but thoro are hundreds of turbulent natives All over the country whose . blood WOuld bb tired by tho sound of the fray. At the present moment European settlement is reaching out into native districts iv every direction. Isolated homesteads, which even a few natives might lay waste, are scattered oVer the whole country. Panic would seize many of the settler., and tho progress of the North, which has never in the history of New Zea land been making such strides, would bb thrown back for years. Tho overthrow of Te Whiti, and the Occupation of two or three hundred thousand acres of land on -Waimate Plains, are not to be named as a set-oil' against these lamentable conse quences, Nevertheless, we fully recognise that the aggressive attitudo which has been resumed by this troublesome band of natives must bo met by firmness ou the part of the Government. There is no turning back now in our occupation of the Plains, and although it would havo been a payable thing, having slept on our tights to the West Coast for many years, to have abandoned tho title to the land ss con' lisoated, aud purchased, it instead of taking possession by an arnted occupation, tho time for thinking of tbat has gone by. Tbe Government must protect the settlers and repress the aggression of Te Whiti, and they must also put an end to the intolerable burden of a continuous armed ocenpation, ! which is involving au enormous expendi ture. Whether they are going the boat way to secure these ends is what the future will havo to determine.

It may bo mentioned in explanation of tho proclamation that the 25,000 acres which tho Government propose to with draw docs not comprise tho wholo of tho reserves, but that portion pf thenl which in cludes the Parihaka block. The proclama tion, therefore, Is tantamount to a declara tion tbat unless the natives desert Te Whiti within the next fourteen days tho Govern ment will break up his settlement by makiug roads through it, and sell the land to Europeans, as the adjacent lands have already been sold.

To prevent disappointment to persons who desire to bo placed on tho electoral rolls, Mr Cotter notifies that applications must be iv fifteen days before the issue of the writ, or the persons cannot vote at the ensuing elections.. As the writs are expected to be issued very shortly, there is no timo to be lost by those who wish to secure their votes.

blunder in publishing tho Government circular re Property Tax valuation. It mentions that the clause about auction Valuo has been repealed, bnt adds, very stupidly, "Property and all interests in property shall be assessed at half tho value of tlie same if sold for cash." "Holf" should read the " full" value of the same. This provision is made under clause 8 of the amending Act of last session : "The value at which property is hereafter to be stated in the statements required under tho said Act aud this Act, aud to be assessed, for the purposes ot the said Act and this Act, shall be the full value of the same if sold lor cash at tbe date to which the statement relates." Clause 13 empowers the Commission to'pur chase any property at ten per cent advance upon the owner's valuation unless ho cou-, seiits to the increase of tbe assessment to what the Commissioner shall think the fair cash value thereof.

The prospectus of the Colonial Industrial Insurance Company, with a capital oi £500,000, is issued. Its primary object is for effecting insurances on the lives ol the working classes ; the existing life in surance institutions, it is stated, being al together unsuitable to the requirements ol tbat class.

Rev. Allan \V. Webb, who will shortly leave this city for a new sphere of pastoral duty, will give his farewell address to the public and the young men of tbo Christian Association, to-morrow evening, in .the lecture ball, at halt-past seven o'clock,

To tho Editor: Sir,—To decide a bet, would you answor tho following through your valuable paper:—What horse won the English Derby the year that the Marquis of Hastings Lsdy Elizabeth started for it, and oblige, yours—A Constant Reader.— [Sir Joseph Hawloy's Blue Gown won on the occasion referred to.---Ed. E.S.I

The drawing of Abbot's £10,000 consul tation on the Melbourne Cup takes place this evening at the Lome street Hall. The sweep was filled up a fortnight ago, and is one of the largest, if not the largest, ever successfully floated iv this colony.

In a Calcutta sweep on the Wanganui Stakes last night at the Exchange Hotel, Qaccn-slreet, Tartar realised £210*; Grand Duchess, £2 10s; Blue Gown, £2 7s 6d; Slander filly, £2; Dan, £1 7s 6d; Bylong, £1 5s ; Venture, £1; Mufti, 17s 6a ; Ang ler, 15s; Tally-ho, 15s. Merlin and Miss Emma were passed in at the reserve of 103 each.

We have to acknowledge the receipt of the programme for the annual meeting ot tho Thames Jockey Club, to bo held on the 26th and 27th December next. The princi pal events are:—Goldfields Handicap of £100 j Publican's Purse, £40^ Handicap Steeplechase, £40; Hpdles, £25; and Novel Race, £30. Nominations for Publican's Purse, Steeple Chase, Hurdle Race, and Goldfields Handicap, close [at tho Jockey Club rooms, Thamos, on Tuosday, tho 15th November, at 8 p.m.; and weights will be 'declared on Fiiday, 2nd December. Accep tances and General Entries on^atnrday, 17th December, before 8 p.m.

The attractive Australian drama entitled "Foiled" was repeated last night in the Theatre Royal, and the audience frequently testified their approbation of tho lively changes and moviug incidents which dis tinguish the character of "Foiled." Mr Leake exhibited the straightforward and undeviating Paul Danvers with consum mate ability. Mr Elliott delineated Philip Kayo with effect. The remaining repre sentations wero ably sustained by Mis? Maggie Knight, Miss Tanner, and Mrs McLachlan McGowan. The drama through out was well porformed and gratifying, aud will be finally repeated at the theatre this evening. To-morrow evening being a grand fashionable night, Shakspere's "Bamlet" will be produced.

To the Editor: Sir,—To divide the fifty thousand pounds among the poor working classes, as "J.C." Newmarket, sugaests, might not be a bad plan were it only possible to ascertain who the "poor working classes" are. lam afraid, hard though times may appear, that the carrying out of this idea would not be a very pleasant task, inasmuch as the working classes proper are often found to be less the subjects of Government charity than their more aristocratic neigh bours, who canuot (or will not) dig, and therefore in some way have to do the other thing. No, sir, the "fifty thousand ought, as in other cases of life insurance, to have been as truly set apart by those who have contributed to that iniquitous sum, and put where they could lay their hands on it when required in life, and the rightful owners would then enjoy the benefit;, but not so by robbing Peter to pay Paul, as all life insurance societies virtually aim at,—l am, &c., No Insurer, ;

At the last meeting ot the St. Sepul chre's Mutual . Improvement Asiociatioh, it was' announced that Mr J, Blackmail would deliver a lecture beforo this associa iti'On on Moftday .evening next, 24th inßt.-, c_i Charles Kingsley. The lectnta is to via interspersed with Suitable selections of music.

To tlteEd-to_.. {.to,—Would yon please draw th. Attention of the proper Authorities to the fact thOre fa a steall. fcl&uglHering business'carried Oh In O'ir laid.t in a yard hot large ciiOugh to swing a cat in, a.od now tlttt the hot weather is Bcttin^ili.it \. ill Cause a plagiio if the_e. are not sonic steps taken iv the taattfcr.—YoVirs, &c, A RESI DENT fl-1 Newmarket.

Wo Understand that Mr J. M. Clark will probably be induced to stand for re-election t)6 the Mayoral chair. He has been strongly urged to do so by City Councillors and others who havo been pleased with the oxccllont manner ill which Mr Clark has discharged the duties of the office. It is an untleniablo fact that Auckland has never possessed a better Mayor than tittl pfesent One.

The mtibtlng of F.onch residents, con^ vene'd for the phrpose of considering the appointment of a French Consul in Auck land; took place at eight o'clock last night a* tho back of the 'fchiperHnce Hall. It was very potirly attended, only six persons beib£ present. A liv.ly but v.ry desultory di-cussloh took place, but no decision was tioino to. The meeting was finally post poned antil. a suitable candidate for thb position of Fronch Consul shall have been found-.

The usd Of iron Stack pipes to engines amid timber and saw-dust is dangerous, as Was shown this morning by aU ignition of fire in two different places at the Auckland Timber Company's yard, caused by sparkß blown from the New Zealand Company's iron'smoke stack, which stands a few feet aboVo tho root of the engine shed. Thb wihd blew tho sparks directly into the timber yard above mentioned. Somo men observing the fire gave alarm, and it Was put out with buckets Of water. Grating has since beon iD-fixed oil the top of the smoke ntack.

An interesting meeting of the Ponsonby Wesleyan Temperance Society was held last evening in the Ponsonby Church. The fathering was not ho g.oa as ono could wish, considering tho cause and the avowed sympathy of,the residents. Nevertheless, the meeting was a most pleasant one. The chair was taken by Rev. It. R. DeWsbury. The address _s wbro givch by Messrs Soustor ana Beaumoht, and the Rev. L. M. Isitt. The clloir sang-some selections to the pleasure of tho audience. The speeches had special reference to the great temper ance mo.omcnt, and Y.e_c uttered ear neatly, but not so intempe.ntely as to hurt the CaUße they espoused;

The number 01. members in the New Zea- j land __o_.se of itepresentatives from the first Parliament have been as follows :— First l*arliaraont-population, 32,000, 27 members ; iB6O -population, 83,000, 53 members; 1862-population, 200,000, 54 members; 1865—population, 250,000, 70 members; 1875-population, 3.5,000, with 84 mombeiß, At tbe present timo the population is about 500,000, and it is pro posed to increase the members to 91, making one member to every 5,400 person?i We understand that several ladies and gentlemen of good position in tbe com munity have, received threatening letters from some anonymous correspondent, who makes demands for money, etc., under pain of bodily injury or harm. Dr Philson is in receipt of such a communication, wherein a demand is made for a lnr^e sum by way of compensation for impairing the writer's health, and in default of compliance ho is informed that he will be molested in some way or another. Mrs Dobson (a widow lady) has also received a written claim for £18 on tho pretence that it was duo by her lato husband. Both letters have been placed in tbe hands of the police, who are making investigations in regard to them. To the Editor : Sir,—Enclosed you have a copy of a letter received by the Auckland Dramatic Socioty, in acknowledgement of proceeds paid to the Treasurer of the Southern Russia Relief Fund, which I am rcquoitcd, by the Committee of the A.D.9., to ask you to kindly insert in to-night's paper.—l am, &c, J. Sibbin, Hon. Sec., .A.D.S :-" Emily Place, Auckland, F. Pearson, Esq., general manager, Auckland Dramatic Society : Sir,—l am requested by the com mitteo of tbe Southern Russian Relief Fund, to tender your Society their best thanks for the performance on behalf of the !....._ _..,.1. .i.^ (a. ih_ nmiMila nf same. £50 Is lOd, which they accept with every sense of gratitude.—Your obedient'servant, Simeon Moses, Secretary, Auckland Hebrew congregation."

Mrs Laman's annual ball took place at tho Newmarket Hall, on Friday last. It was a great success, A new feature was introduced into the entertainment, consist ing of the burlesque of the "Sleeping Beauty," which was most creditably put on the stage ; the parts being taken by Mrs Laman's pupil?, assisted by friends. The drcisea, especially of " The Fairy Bluebell," and the p3gej*'Percival," wero really beauti ful, aud the way the parts were sustained evinced the great care and labour which had been exorcised in its production. This piece formed an interlude between the first aud second parts of tbe programme, ahd gavo the most entire satisfaction. The hall was well filled, and dancing was kept up until the small hours of the morning. The music was uuueually good—supplied by Mr Arthur Eady. Mr Philip, of New ton, catered for the refreshment*, which were excellent and plontiful. Mr Little wood made an efficient M.C. The enter tainment, as a whole, was unique of its kind, and proved ah immense success.

Cctewayo, the captured Zulu King, is about to regain a partial liberty. The British Government has purchased two farms, one of 1,650 acres and another 60 acroe, which, thrown together, will form the limits of his future realm. No strangers will be permitted to enter within the bounds of tho King's location except under written ordors. Cotowayo and his followers will not be permitted to be absent from their reaidence between sunset and sunrise, but will.. have liberty to move about during the daytime over the land. They will be supplied with every thing necessary for their health and com fort. The estimate for the annual coat of the maintenance of Cetewayo and his suite amounts to £1,000, of which by far the greater part is for the custodians and inter preter. Cetewayo's household consists of live wives aud two attendants.

Professor Ward, Mineralogist ot tho Museum of Natural Science, Rochester, Now York, and who visited Auckland, aud made a tour through New Zealand last year, is giving his scientific recollections (Pictures in New Zealand), in the " Springfield Daily Republican," which are well written, and display much taste and ability in the writer. Mr Eric'Craig, the ferniat of Princos-street, in this city, has received a communication from i)r Ward; with a recollection of his visit to the region of the Geysers with Mr Uraig; and in his sketch he talks freely of the ferns, '*' He, writes': "For some fifteen miles from Tauranga, we rode Over a country of high plain, its sandy soil clothed so thickly with ferns that it looked like a compact (hedge top. These ferns, which cover thousands of square miles in Now Zealand, give when present a dreary, monotonous aspect to tbe landscape. Their crowded stems and tough ivory fronts make passage through them quite impossible for man or domestic animal, only the million rabbits find them welcome shelter. From the fern hills we entered a region ef low mountains, buried in woods and wrinkled with deep, tortuous ravines which kept our road winding about and climbing up and down tedious declivities. The forest so covered rock and soil that we saw nothing of either; only vegetation increas ing and unbroken, in front, behind, ou each side, and quite meeting over our heads The forest view was striking, though not altogethe'i pleasant. Many lordly trees lose to a great height and sent out armlike branches grandly robust. But their trunks from root to top were covered with moss and ephytes which destroyed their sym metry and gave them an untidy look. While these parasitical weeds and orchids covered the trunks and lower branches, bundling them in green rags, all the inter space was crowded with innumerable creeperß, which covered the ground with a natural netting, coiling around every stem ; . sprang up to every limb, aud gliding from tree to tree, entwined the topmost branches in ' Gordian knots, Hence the forest is an impenetrable thicket, * which sun and air scarcely can pierce, and all is silent and sad. Only here aud there were open glades, where in moister soil grow magnificent tree ferns, often 30 to 40 feet high, their trunks straight and coated with strange scales of leaf marks arranged in pretty patterns, while the top is crowned by a beautiful expanse of fronds several yards in length, thickly clustered and hanging symmetrically over like a huge umbrella. These tree ferns,.which I had before eeen only in Jamaica, sparsely distributed, here fill every valley bottom, and, even more than a palm-tree, which they somewhat resemble, are a delight to the eye,'' I

A cricket match whibh has been arranged between the West End iind Civil Service first elevens will be played ia the Domaih on Saturday afternoon. Tlie ne\V Lake ttond and the ile* •Arhar at Noirthcote ire just iihished, antl form two leading features in opening up the North. All that rerhs-inß lo be done is ah improve ment in tile .dmhlilni-atioil With Auckland. Messrs Si tJochrdne itnd Boh Sold by nu'cttdn tO-day i. library of about 200 volumes of well-bound books, the property ill great feart of W. J. Suiter. There was a gooU attendance of bidders, and the majority of the lots offered fetched very satisfactory prices. The folkwing tenders were received to day by Mr Bartley, architect, for the erection of tt cottage at Ponsdnby l—Mack roll, £280; Koo and Lee, d.305; J. Duff, £315; J, Summel'sill. £315; Wren and Co., £320 ii H. C, £§20 10s; Wfight nnd Hnndcock, £324. Wfe tindefataitd that the Thames liicOoßed Victuallers' Association will hold a meeting in a few days for the purpose of deciding which of the Candidates they will suppdrt at the ensuing contest foi the re presentation of tho florough electorate! Mr Speight being A Good Tenlplar will be strenuously Uppoaiid by them, and their siipport Will be giveri either to Mr McCiillotigh or MrSheeham It was repotted to the police this afternoon that a girl named Harriet Mackey, two yedrs old, had strayed ffom her parents residence* Grojj-street. She was droned in a blue frock with red hood.

We Understand that Captain Greenleaf, with that perseverance well known to those who know him, has staited on a trip to bring up a new steamer called the Mary Ann from Helensville to Auckland, The same gentleman, although a foreigner, brought round from the Manukau the BiS, Tattl O'Shanter, with his dog.

Poultry fanciers ahd housewives will do well to give some heed to an Advertisement which appears in another column with reference to poultry and eggs of various approved species, now on sale at the Takapurla Poultry Yards.

A ffimale u-_*_en of Chancery-street, labouring under the effects of sundry deep potations, ventured within the sacred pre cincts of the Supreme Court this morning on a tour of discovery, and in the course of a few hours iliade matters _xt_emcly lively for some of the officials. She first of all saluted a clerk in the Lands Department, and, not being very graciously received by him, followed him to his office, and resorted to a display of physical force, which after several exciting episodes eventuated iv her summary expulsion. An hour or so later the caretaker of the building, at tracted by certain nasal explosions of regular occurrence, discovered hot stretched at full length upon the floor ot the jury box, but in attempting to remove her she manifested such strong evidence of a vixcnißh disposition that he was con« strained to send l.r a policeman. At three o'clock she was still mistress of the situa tion.

Shortly beforo 1 o'clock to-day, ConEtable I Dugan had his atttention called to the fact that the southern side of the North Shore Ferry Company's T on the Queen-street wharf was on fire, alongside of the steamer Vivid. The conflagration not being of a very extensive nature, he succeeded in extinguishing the flames with a bucket of water, which he obtained from a vessel lying near by. The fire might have been more serious, had it not been attended to promptly, or it might have died a natural death without doing much damage but one thing is evident,-viz., that the prac tice of throwing lighted matches about on the wharf is most dangerous, and il prac tice that ought to be prohibited, as t.here is little doubt that the present conflagration had its origin in some such circumsf ance. Thanks to the exertions of Dr Lemon and his staff the telephonic exchange was got into working order to-day. Its novelty and tho facilities it>ffords for " cheeking " acquaintances at a distance, induce their friends to indulge in mild practical jokes, and exchange graceful compliments by means of the instrument. Here is a speci ! men of the work of the exchange to-day which illustrates the modus .'operandi :—

One of the subicribers, whom we will call A., requests the person in charge _t tho telegraph station to connect him with number 5. The latter promptly responds, "You are connected, now ring him up," fi • seizes the handle of bis machine, and No. 5 is awakened from a brown study by the vigorous tintinabula tion o£ tie olootrio balll "What do you want ."ho bawls. A responds in a cracked small voice, "Can you give me a quotation for wooden nutmeg's." No. 5, who doesn't exactly comprehend what is meant, politely requests a repetition of the question. A. complies. No. 5 begins to suspect he^ia being mado a fool of, at once yells, " Who the plague are you?" "Go and find out," plaintively pipes the irrepressible, and the conversation closes with a mutual exchange of compliments interlarded with expressions which, as Mark Twain re marks, if they found their way into Sunday school books would materially retard their circulation. The exchange promises to be of great valuo and we have no doubt that in a few days it will receive a large accesion of subscribers. We would suggest that it would bo a great public convenience were wires extended to the Hospital and Lunatic dsyluii.

Queer Stories about the Youkg Women's Institute.—The real facts of the case. —See to-morrow's " Observer."

Important Notice—"Observer" Prizes. —Hundreds ot complaints having been received from persons anxious to participate in the "Xmas Distribution who were unable to obtain last week's paper, tho prize editor baa consented to reprint No. 1 Coupon in to-morrow's paper. Those who miss taking thla issue (No. 68, date Oot, 22nd), will, however, be debarred from competing altogether, as no "further concessions o*n on any consideration bo made.

A.Bcttuny desires to notify his customers and the Publio generally, that tho Auokland Provision and Dairy Produce Company have re moved from the centre of tbe Markot, to one of the corner BtallS in the Queen-street entrance, opposite to the Central Lamp.and aro fitting the oame up In firetolass style. They will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday, with a fine show of provi* sons which will all bo eoldat million prioes. See our local in to morrow evening's Issue.-! Advt,

The monthly inspection of the A Battery Now Zealand Regiment of Artillery will be held at the Drill-shed this evening. Every member Is requested to attend.

* The Naval Brigade will assemble for in spection as per advertisement; they appear In tent on somo recreation for the 9th prox. Their lady friends will read the advertisement with pleasure.

Last week for the sale of tickets in Bridge's Victoria Art Union. Only a few tickets left,—Apply "Observer"office.—[Advt.l

UNEXPECTED RETURN OF SIR ARTHUR GORDON.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

WELLINGTON, Wednesday. H.M. s. Emerald, with His Excellency Sir Arthur Gordon, returned here at 10.45 this evening. Fine weather was experienced on tho passage.

INTERCOLONIAL WEATHER EXCHANGE.

SYDNEY, Wednesday evening.

S.w. gales with rain still prevail on the East Coast of Australia, the depression reported yes terday as off Sydney having moved very little to the eastward. Barometer: Albany, 301; Borda, 303; Portland and Hobart, 302; Sydney 296. - .

OPENING OF RAILWAY TO HAWERA.

The Feeling About Maori Matters.

WELLINGTON, this day. The railway between New Plymouth and Hawero was opened to-day. The first train from town took above 200 passengers and picked up a number at the various stations. Several came from Waitara and Tikorangi. The weather was all that could be wished for, the air being clear and tranquil and the temperature genial. No attempt at any demonstration has been thought of here, and on the first train arriving there was not evenacheer. The people here seemed more interested at the receipt of the news that the Government had determined to take action against Te Whiti than at the more peaceful victory achieved by penetration of the iron horse through many miles of busb.

Several new buildings, of considerable size, are ia the course of erection here, and the road from the railway station to Prosser's hotelhas been opened. The new hotel near tbe railway station seemed to be doing a good business. By tbe second traio, full three hundred persons arrived.

There is no place like home.' Impress this truth upon your children by making borne as disagreeable aud unlike any other place as possible,

CABLEGRAMS.

LKETJTEI. S TEI__aKAMS.J

LAND LEAGUE MANIFESTO.

LONDON, October 19,

The manifesto, which was issued yester day by the Land League, was signed by Parnell, Davitt, and others. The document, in exhorting the tenants to refuse to pay rent, states that those who may be evicted for so acting will be supported by American money, and need not fear starvation.

THE LAND LEAGUE ASKS TEN-

ANTS' AID,

LONDON, October 19,

The Land League has issued a manifesto, exhorting tho tenants to refuse to pay their rent until the Government abandon its terrorism, and restore to the Irish their constitutional rights.

DISTURBANCES IN DUBLIN.

LONDON, October 19.

Serious disturbances occurred to-day in Dublin, arising out of the excited feeling now pervading the masses in that oity over the strong measures which arc being ad opted by the Government for tho suppres sion of the League. Large mobs of people gathered to-day in various parts of the city, wrecked several houses, robbed a number of shops, and otherwise committed serious depredations before the constabulary arrived on ihe scene of disturbance.

MR GLADSTONE UNDER POLICE

PROTECTION.

LONDON, October 19.

Owing to fears that an attempt may be mado on the life of Mr Gladstone, he is now under strict police protection.

•IHE CURFEW BELL,

LONDON, October 18,

A proclamation has been issued by the Government ia Ireland warning all peace ably-disposed citizens to remain in their homes after dark until further notice.

MR GLADSTONE ILL,

LONDON, October 18. Mr Gladstone Is suffering from an attack of influenza.

AUSIMALIAN.

NEW COMPANY FOR NEW ZEA LAND.

MELBOURNE, Thursday.

Tbe sbaro Hat which was open here for the Trustees and Executors and Agency Company of New Zealand was closed yes terday. Several applications for shares had to be refused.

BETTING ON THE CUP.

MELBOURNE, October 19,

There is no change to report in the betting on the Melbourne Cup. Czar's price is 25 to 1. '

ENGINEER BAND CONCERT.

Thb attendance at this concert in aid of the funds of the Engineer and City .Band was much better than on several previous concerts. The Weather also was tempting, whloh no doubt had a beneQoial influence, and jthe promise of a quadrille party tended materially, In connec tion with good music, to attract several .hun dreds to tbe Choral HalL The officers and members of Beveral volunteer companies, in bright and atltractive uniforms added, however, to the livelihood of the scene. The concert was Quite a success, and the musical selections by ihe excellent band were choice, and from the works of some of the leading composers of two centuries. The band opened the concert with tbe fine overture " Neptune" (Round), and sub sequently the band performed the valse " Ger man Love Songs" (Hartmann), and at the open ing of the second part, a grand selection, "Notre Chere Alsace " (H. Kiing). These performances were comparatively perfect, and drew forth demonstrations of applauae. Mr Kdmiston was In good trim, and gave two Bongs, " The Fairy Jane" (Marztals) and "True to the -Cast" (Adams), with precision and effect. Mrs Reyitt, on making her appearance, was greeted in a way which shewed that this lady is becoming a favourite at public concerts. There is a sprightliness and vivacity, a youthfulness of actiin in her manner, which pnts the audience in good humour. Again, she puts heart and feel ing in her Bongs, and imparts life to the poetry, aB In her sweet song, The "Lover and tbe Bird ; and subsequently in the love duet "La ol Darem." from Don Giovanni. (Mozart) with Mr Gordon Gooch. The song of " Neptune by the latter gentleman, was rapturously received, aud subjected this popular linger to the singing of a second ballad, remarkable for its pathos »nd poetic beauty. Mr Gooch invariably infuseß feeling into his selections, accompanied with that requisite Qualification in a Binger, distinctness of expression. Miss McKwln gave great satisfaction with her pretty pair ot songs, "Where Sparrows Build," and the favourite Bong "Thy Face." This young lady was taught ia the pleasing art by Mrs Kevitt, and her unobtrusive, artistic, and correct style was greatly aa mired, and was creditable alike to pupil and teacher. Miss Spry and her brother James ss.ng a pretty duet, "How Sad,"but were slightly tremulous. This young lady was ap plauded in "Apart," and Mr Spry sang "An Angel at the Window.'' Miss Samson) sang in a very pleasing manner, and in good time and taste, the charming ditty, "The Spelt is Broken." Mr J. Kdwards sang "Ruby" (Clarlbel) with his usual success. The concert concluded with the " Grand. Festival|March " by the band, dedi cated to H.R. H. the Duke of Edinburgh (con ducted by the composer. Herr Carl Schmitt), and " God Save the Queen I" Mr S. Slater accom panied the vocalists on the pianoforte, and Mr Impey fulfilled the duties of Master of Cere monies at tbe dance.

MINING NEWS.

MINE MANAGERS' REPORTS,

Brittahia.—We commenced operations four weeks ago in clearing away all timber and scrub from the cross-cut at our S.W. boundary. This cross-cut has been driven about 40 feet, and has gone through two leaders that will average about 6 Inches. No. 2 leader: We have opened up and driven 100 feet ou the course of the reef. It keeps its size the whole of the way. At first starting on this leader, I thought it was the same as worked by the original shareholders. It has turned out to be a new leader that has not been worked on, It will run all through the Company's pro perty. At our boundary on this leader there is good gold. We have at present 100 feet of a block in length to the surface. I intend to drive this level on until we come out to the surface. We shall be able then to commence to stope at once. Ws have] seen gold in the stone and good prospects in washing. We have about 10 tons of quartz on hand.—Edward Thomas. October 15th, 1881. ": . "

Tiki.—l beg to report the following works, executed in your mine, during the last fortnight.—On the Tiki claim side of your mine, I have driven 15 feet; the leader is 6 inches thick; I have not seen any" gold this last few days, but there is every indication. I have also risen 16 feet. In this drive there is a good looking leader inplaces,but the country is generally broken up. No, 1 Level:. I have risen 12 feet, and have holed to the level above. This will be a great benefit to our future working, as the air was very light. Bottom Level: I have driven S feet 3 inches; the ground is still very tight.—John Blewett, 16th October, 1881.

Success.—For the past week I have got but little gold, owing to the reet being pinched, but to-day the ground is much softer, and the gold is showing more freely. I am in hopes of getting another haul this week, as the stope is near to where gold Was got in the stope below. In the low level the ground is becoming a little harder, but still good working ground. The distance driven for the week is 19ft., which makes 34ft. from the corner peg. In this level there has-been a leader cut, about 2 inches, showing gcod-looking stone, but no gold.— Peter Reid, October 17th.

GEM.—The following is the manager's report of the works done on the Gem claim for the week ending October 15th :—On Monday a portion of the slip which exposed a Tcef (below the Van level, and a chain and a half distant from the Tokatea tunnel) was cleared away, and the main prospecting drive started. This latter was carried in 28 feet through splendid soft sandstone country, heavily charged with minerals. At six feet from the mouth a small mullock leader was cut, and on Friday night, as an inspection was being made to the right of the entrance of the tunnel, a strong body of quartz wis cut, which had been overlooked when starting the tunnel. The reef is apparently the - one sought, and where cut showed a width of two feet of mullock and quartz, which narrowed down to six inches when followed in two or three feet. A man prospecting on the surface had trenched on a nice-looking leader, and had driven fourteen feet in another place. On Saturday this man was started to work (a chain above the main drive) where por tions of the cap of a lode were found, which had evidently been but recently dislodged. The result ot the operations here was that a fine-looking leader, about eight inches wide, was opened out, aud will be driven on next week. It will thus be seen that, in addi tion to surface-prospecting, 42 feet ef driv ing has been done for the week, and two strong leaders have been cut.

Four years ago a youug man without a cent to his name and only one suit of clothes on his back,, entered Denver and begged his supper. Last week he eloped with his em ployer's wife and ten thousand of his cash. Close application to business, coupled with pluck and industry, wins every time.

THE CABINET AND TE WHITI.

Unexpected ltetum of the Go vernor.

Mr Bryce Sworn in, and Starts

for the Plains.

(BY TBLEdRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

WELLINGTON, Wednesday night.

The Government received intelligence that the natives have been interfering with the settlers near Cape Egmont, by pulling down their fences and ordering them off the land. The Government at once tele graphed instructions for an enquiry into the alleged circumstances, but nothing had been received up to a late hour this after noon. The Government have been in close con-

sulfation with Mr Bryce for several days, k Cabinet meetings being frequent, and it became known to-night that decinive action had been resolved upon, and that Mr Bryce would re-join the Ministry with his old portfolio of Native and Defence Minister. The proclamation (wired you by the Press Association) explains the decision of the Cabinet, ' . .

WELLINGTON, this day.

Matters political are becoming mixed. Mr Bryce was sworn in as Native Minister between 11 p.m. and midnight last night, and to-day left for the front. The proclamation which you hnve already received from the Press Association was issued just an hour before the unexpected arrival of the Governor, who*; did not land till to-day. Mr Bryce went away this morning.l believe, without know ing of his arrival. Between ten and eleven this morning, the Ministry wero in consul tation, and had apparently given instruc tions to give no information to the press,— their private secretaries even refused to see them. When I went to the buildings at eleven o'clock,the six Ministers had gone in a body to Government House, to hold a Cabinet meeting, and have not yet returned. It is expected they would have a warm time of it, and they indeed looked like a child caught in a wrongful act. As far as I can learn, I believe the private secretary of the Governor sent haaty dis patches, telling him how evouts were going, and he has come back to be present at a crisis. His late arrival would doubtless be a source of great annoyance to him. It is thought he might desire to nullify the proclamation, but then the Government might retaliate by insisting that he is no longer Governor. Mr Bryce holds very strong opinions on that point. The whole thing is decidedly mixed up at present.

LATEST FBOM TELE PLAINS.

Native Account of Mr Bolleston fs Visit.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

NORMANBY, this day. The Parihaka account of Mr Rolleston's visit is as follows -—The Minister depre cated the present agitation, and pointed to the lage reserves in proof of tho justice and generosity of the Government. Te Whiti a3kedthe Minister if his hat would be of service to him if the brim was removed. Mr Rolleston said he should objeot to wear it, and Te Whiti retorted that he ob jected to occupy a portion only of his land, but wished for it as entire as Mr Rolleston's hat. The reports of insolence are not borne out by the natives, but all say that Te Whiti objected to treat with the Native Minister as he had previously done with Messrs Sheehan and Bryee, because they were not of sufficient importance—were not, in fact,. sole heads of the Europeans, and equal to himself as head of. the Maoris, The natives consider the meeting friendly, but triumphantfor To Whiti and embarras sing for Mr Rolleston.

(BY TELEGRAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, this day. Mr Bryco left for the West Coast by this morning's coach.

The Government Proclamation.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—FBESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON, Wednesday. The following proclamation is issued in a Gazette extraordinary :—" James Piender gast; Administrator of tbe Government, A Proclamation. For nearly two years past the Government has been endeavouring to bring about a satisfactory conclusion of difficulties on the West Coast of the North Island, and to effect such a settlement of the lands as would enable Europeans and Maoris to live together in peace. In Janu ary, 1880, a Royal Commission was ap pointed, in accordance with the will of Par liament, to inquire into any claims and grievances which might exist on the part of natives in reference to such lands, so that just groundsof complaint might be removed, and peace be firmly- established. The Governor, Sir H. Robinson, in his proclam ation announcing the appointment of the Commission, said that the confusion then existing could not be allowed to continue, and he called, in the name of the Queen, on all her subjects to assist him in bringing about friendly relations between . the two races. The Commissioners pro ceeded -to make their inquiries. They recommended setting aside for the natives - a fair and suitable portion of the land to be given to them, on condition of their loyally ' accepting the proposals of the Government, and doing according to law upon the lands so allotted to them. Parliament approved of the proposal of the Commissioners, and the Government has taken steps to give effect to them. In the case of natives who frankly accept them some have already re ceived Crown grants for the land allotted them, Te Whiti, and those who choose to obey him, have held aloof from this work. They have perjistently neglected, and caused others to neglect, the opportunity offered to them, and have repeatedly neg lected proposals made with the hope of a settlement. Mr Parris was sent to explain to them the desire of the Government for an amicable settlement. Te Whiti would not hear him nor allow his people to listen to Mr Parris's words. The Governor, Sir A. Gordon, himself sent to invite Te Whiti to meet him, Te Whiti rejected the invitation. Lastly, he refused to listen to proposals made in person by a Minister of the Crown, and did so in a manner which could leave no doubt as to his intention to resist the law. This action has done great wrong to his own people as well as to the colony generally. Through his words numbers, of- natives jure kept back from obtaining lands which, would, otherwise, be given to them, and numbers of strangers who never had any interest ia . the lands at Parihaka, are being brought to ■ Parihaka to the detriment of the people of that place. Month after month natives are assembled from a distance. They are mak ing themselves poor by contributing to use less expenditure upon feasts, which take them away from their own homes, and they are led to neglect the cultivation of their own lands. At these meetings Te Whiti has spoken in such a way as to turn .aside the people from listening to the proposal of the Government, and tbe sound of his | voice has unsettled the minds of his people. Recently his words were such as to promote angry feelings and incite open resistance to the law. This was followed, in defiance of the law, and in spite of warnings by officers of the Govern ment, by the erection of fences on land not set apart for natives, and bjr Te Whiti's. orders hia followers assembled insnch num bers and under such circumstances as plainly to show their determination to resist the law when the fences should be removed by order of the Government. Thus a great wrong is being done to natives as weil as Europeans, and the confusion is still pre vailing. The language used by Te Whiti, and the threatening attitude assumed by his followers have caused apprehension among the settlers, compelled the Govern ment to incur expense, and to increase largely the number of Armed Constabulary. The commissioners rightly said, 'A time must come when the offers and promises of the Crown must either be accepted or refused once for all. No one would pretend tbat Te Whiti may on his pare keep the whole country side in turmoil and danger as long as he liffed, and that the Government on its side must be ready to redeem its promises whenever he chooses. If the native people are to have the promises fulfilled, the English settlers must have some guarantee that they too shall have done with this long suspense/and may live on their lands in security and peace.' _, These were the words of the Commissioners, and the time has come for their fulfilment. Te Whiti and his adherents must now ac accept the proposals of the Government, or all that they might now have under these proposals will be beyond their reach. In

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.T« & Jfcfo Cooke, FURNITURE, * BBDDING, AND CARPET WAREHOUSE, - 123, QUEBN-BTREET, AuoklaSd. Adjoining Bank of New Zoaland. . Wo invite the attention of Ladies and Gentle men abont to furnish to our Large and Well- Selected Stock of Drawing-room, Dining-room, ond Bed-room Furniture; Japanese Sun Blinds for "Verandahs; Iron Bedsteads, Ke.pok Beds/Bolsters, and Pillows; Spuing Mat trashes, of anpßrior quality, at reduced prices; a large asßortmont of Dane seated Chairs, veran dah' and Croquet Chairs; Patent Spuing - Roller Blinds, all Sizse; Wardrobes, with Plate Glass Panels; Marble-top Withstands ; Borne Very' Superior Bedroom Suites, in "SS_Y Mottled Kaubi ; Toilet Ware, superior double sets, with sponge bowls; Goatskin Hearth rugs, In White, Black, and Grey, at moderate prices: Door Mats, a few very superior Oriental ' Fibre Mata jußt opened, easily kept clean, and ' . very durable; first-class Hair Mattrassss. - The greatest attention paid to the packing and forwarding of orders from our country cus tomers. Catalogues forwarded post free on .<- application. ' Liberal Discount to Cash Purchasers, All Qoods delivered free in town. Y. T. & H. COOKE, . ■ URNITUBE, BHDDINO. AND CABPHT WAREHOUSE, 123, Q IT E.EN ■ S TBE ET, Adjoining the Bank of New Zealand. TffEWTOJS EANCY BAZAAR. WANTED KNOWN * That A. A. Stephenson is now selling all kinds ot Ladles' Fancy Work, Wools (Berlin), Berlin Fingering, Shetland, Crewel, Ice Wool, &o.; Silks in all Shades, Cosies, Cushion's, Smoking * Caps, made and nnmade/rracings.&o. Lessons Riven in all kinds of Fancy Work. Also, a Large Assortment of Ladies' Bags and Kits, 'Work Baskets, Work Bonos, Handkerchief Boxes, Wilting Desks? Blotting Sheets, Scrap - Books, and a Lirge Assortment of Glassware, Pictures, Toys, &c. Also, just opened, a very Handsome Lot of Birthday Cards, Scraps, and Oleographs, Piotures, Sec. Come and see tbe . Beantifnl Assortment of Christmas Cards just landed from London. An early inspection in vited. Also. Stationery of all descriptions. All orders punctually attended to. A. A- 8 TiTHE N S 0 N, KARANGAHAPE KOAD, Newton. 0 HOUSEKEEPERS, PARTIES ABOUT TO MARRY, HOTEL AND RESTAURANT KEEPERS, AHD OTHERS. D. BL O OM, Having determined to give up the Retail Crockery and Glass Business, and having dis posed of the lease of his chop under Theatre Royal, Is oompolled to Dispose ot all Open Stock in the above lines (not having room to store same at Wholesale Bstablinhment in Durham street) at such PBICES THAT WILL CON VINCE BVKRYBODY that the Sale Is Genuine. Having to give up posserslon by First Week In . November, an bably call ia respoot- ' j 'Y■'■_'■ . fully solicited. X OPPENHEIMER & CO., X . CUBTOM-HOUBE-STRBBT. Auckland, *' ..Are taking orders for the American Fencing j Company's otebl Jdarb Fence Wire, , ._' ThejGheapest and Best in the Alarket, '* '• **":* "'~ ",-" •" ' ' '*at £42 10 8, PER TON for Painted. TON for Galvanized. a%£s£l&t DBUvered 8t For terms and full particulars apply to f' ,ofpenheisieb;& CO., I'"* X'iik*"*- '''' OUKK-M-HdUBE-STMCBT. W {jkr.^™ ';''■''• ' -; Auckland,'*"; J\'



Special Advertisements. P a~~u El! z ° N Whereas certain persons have adopted tb: nameot "Manganese Mines. RxwselUas apart ot their stock In trade, and have atoeafll_com menced to mystify Storekeepers. I hereby give notice that the Properties of ™Kj_^z£Z .Manganese Minks Company of Nbw^a land are now the cole proporty of John luese-. Esq., of London, England. .. tere W ni be No Goods from this date, worerore, wm £> &a_nss^S^& ths«a°on^nrwm°P^e exercise Mriined) r°B KDg. KKRSEy COOPER; , (Slßnefl' Attorney for John Tucker. Esq. demonstration. THE GRANDEST CUT GLASS. AND BEST ELECTRO.PLATED GOODS, Ever Seen in New Ziuland, Are now FOR SALE by me, consisting ot Claret Juos, Sugar Fiums. Cruets, BMAB-M-IT C«OKM, AND BISCUIT BOXES. SEEING IS BBLIEVING. F. H. LEWIS S0 N, Opposite tho Union Bonk, QUKKN-STRKET. /to X — JUDGES of Pianos are invited SLOO to inspeot my New Pianos just Suoh valuo waa never before X?ed to the publio.-ANGKLO FORREST, Auckland Music Warehouse. TT A M O >1 O A L, DEPOT: NEXT PUBLIC BATHS. OFFICE: No. 6, South British Insurance Company. KAUO COAL la Delivered from depot ENTIRELY FREE FROM SLACK, And is Guaranteed SCPERIOR TO NEWCASTLE FOR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES. QHOULD BE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF. TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. something worth knowing The New Zealand Clothing JTaotory • ARK NOW SELLING SPECIAL LINES OF BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING At Wonderfully Low Prices. Superior Fitting, Bnporlor Work manship, and First-olass Materials, Auckland Branch : QDEEN-STREET (Opposite ~j, Theatre Royal), Ana at Albert-Btreet, Thames. J. Fitzsimons. Branch Manager. y vlssolution of partnership. Junction Drapery Warehouse.



FURTHER IMPORTANT REDUCTIONS 111 In consequence ot the Duty being taken off CALICOS. PRINTS, HOLLANDS, and several other Lines, WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN Has made a Proportionate Roduotlon on such lines, and will give his Customers every advantage to be derived from the duty being removed. W. R. B. is now Helling Splendid Value In- Brown Hollands at /_}, /6, 17, IS, /9. . . 32-in. White Calico,, from /3 per yard; to great variety „ Grey Calico, from /2J yard; all qualities Splendid Line ot Pompadour Prints, /-J, /6J, /7J Hfondsome Plain and Fancy Pompadour Sat have been sold Blaok Silks at 2/6}, 2/11, 3/-}, 4/3, 412. Belling 1 rapidly A Splendid line in Black-Silk, 21-ln. wide, 5/7. per yard. Large lot ot Umbrellas from 1/8; a splendid line at 3/11 Coloured Damask Table Cloths, 5/8, 6/6, and 7/6. Much nnder regular price U.B. Table Damask, all linen, 1/1., 1/9.1/11J, and 2/2 per yard 5000 doz. Buttons, in hone and .ilk, blaok, brown, &C 11 per doz. Great variety Large lot of Stays from 1/3 pair Dress Materials at /si, Sec All halt usual price Clearing out last season's stock ol 3d Prints at /6 per yard . Wide White Cotton Bed Fringe, /li, /3_, /4J per yard. Hall price Wide Felt Carpet, 2/11 yard Men's Flannel Shirts, large size, well made, 2/9, 319 . 4/6 Men's Flannel Pants, 2/9,3/9,4/6 Men's Tweed Trousers, 5/10,7/6, 9/6 Mon's Tweed Trousersarxtra good line, 10/6 and 12/9 Men's Tweed Trousers and Vests, 15/, 16/6,18/6, and 22/6 Good line Boys' and Youths' Trousers and Vests, 11/3 to 16/3 Large stock of Kaiapol and Mosglel Tweeds to be sold at mill price Large stock of Cheap Tweeds, for boys' wear, from /12J, 1/41, l/9_. &c. THK CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Is well supplied with Good Useful Articles, which are aU Marked Low in Price. All Goods Marked in Plain Red Figures, for Cash Only, at Greatly Reduced Piuces. William _R,» Bridgman Late Bdshdeook & Bbidoman) bPLENDID ASSORTMENT •Q *• * * . .or* .; . SATEENS, PRINTS, AND GALATEAS NOW OPEN. SPRING ANDSUMMER, 1881. We havo just received a Large Shipment of DRBd3 GOODS, direct from tbe Mano s-aotukkbs and made kxpkbssly fob db. therefore we are in a better position tban ever to supply you with a really good Dress at a very low price. GAKLICK & CRANWELL. THE CO-OPERATIVE CASH SYSTEM is now firmly established, and we shall continue our Drapery and Clothing Busl neag. only on Co-opgRATiVB prlroipfes. NEW GOODS IN DRESS DEPART MENT. Silk finished Lustres, Briliiantinos and Alpacas Persian and Cyprus Cords Norwich Poplins and Angolas French All-wool Foul. Cashmere Serges Do do Poplins and Satin Cloths Do do Elastic Beiges and Car melites Do do Cashmere and .Vicugna Cloths Melanges, Stripes, Checks, and Fanoy Pokins Cmbr. and Melltas In all shades, suitable for Trimmings. T3LACK rjUESS pOODS. Splendid Value 11 Frenoh Merinoes and Cashmeres Black Lustres, Sergei and Beiges Crape Cloths, Coburgs Ru-soll, Persian and Cyprus Cords Indian Cashmeres The New Cherry-dye Sllk-flnlshed Doable Warp Brililantine. The New Spring Bolton Dress Sheetings Cream Cloths, Oatmeal Cloths Sateens, English Cambrics Idra Cloths in all shades Reversible Printed DeLaines and Alex andras Pym's Irish Poollns ~ . Rich Blaok and Coloured Gros Grains ■ Gros dv Mondes, Gros dv Pays China, Pongees and Japanese. Trimming Silka in all tho* leading Bhades. SPECIAL! I The New French Satin Oatmeal Cloth for Dresses The only line in this market 69 dozsn Sample Summer Hosiery now being Cleared at Job Price.. 6 dozen Pure Silk Shirts, 6s 6d; worth 15s gd NEW GOODS IN FANCY DjsPaRT MENT. Ombr. Satins, Nets, Ties aud Ribbons Chenille Kischus, Collarettes and Fringes Ladieß' Fanoy Lace Collars .*-**" Cream and White Laces Lace and Silk Jersey Gloves and Mitts Dress Cords and Girdles, Coloured and Black Fancy and Plain Hosiery GARLICK & CRANWELL, City Hall Arcade, Qneen-street. Auckland. V'OUNG WOMEN'S INSTITUTE , X AND BOARDING-HOUSE, QUEEN-STUKKT. Open daily from 10 a.m. till 9.30 p.m. Dinner and Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. Tea from 5 to 7 p.m. Boardlng-honse for Young Ladies who are occupied during the day. Terms on application to the Secretary, The following Gatherings, to whloh all are invited, are held during the Week:—Monday, 7-30p.m„ Bible Class; Tuesday, 3.30 p.m., Bible Slututl^ 7,3°p,m '' Worldii& Party <for ii£.nS I?T B.^_^6l!o*'< Servants" Registry, and Lending library m connection wltttheknSi-



Special Aaver-ifleraanTa TMPOBXANT JJ 0 TI C E to the public The New Zealand Clothing Company. Samuel coombeb & co, Bee to Inform the Publio that, In response to the wishes ot their numerous Custome__, m they havo added to their L_n<_« * Clothing Trade Chat ot MAn CHESTER WAREHOUSEMEN, In future we ohall be able to BUPPLY AS WELL, OR BETTER. THA! ANX HOUBK IN TOWN, Being Importers Dlreot from the Manufacturer IK London, Manchester, Bradford, ahi Glasgow. . the addilionb to our btool Comprise— CALICOES, Brown and White, from 2]d HORROOKB'S LONGOLOTH, 33d FLANNELS, from 10J4 LINENS, /Mm _J.» —- .i~iS~' SHEETING CALICOS.. fronUOJd A Splendid Line of POMPADOUR PRINT at-id PRINTS, EOYLE'S. from 3W MERINOS, FRENCH, {rom Is 3d OX. ORD SHIRTING, from «d , A Grand Line of GALATEA STRIPES, _} BED TICKS, W A Splendid Line, All Linen, lO_d, TABL LINENS A GOOD TABLE DAMA<3E at Is 94 Ono Case of BLACK. SILKS, la lid worth Ts 6d * Two Cases ot BATH And TURKISI TOWELS; Bought a job, and will t Sold Cheap A SPLENDID LOT ot CRIMEAN BHIRI ING, 10W. TO OUR HOBIERY DEPARTMEN' We have added LADIES' HOSIERY, All Well Imported from the Lricbbtbb ahi NOTTINGHAM MARKETS. inspection invited. Patterns Sent. a Bplendid lot 07 new zealand MADE TWEEDS at 2a lid, ALL-WOOL* A GOOD LINE OF SCOTCH TWEEDS, FOB BOYS' WEAR, at Is lid. gAMUEL QOOMBES & po., NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING COMPANY, Q U E E N • ST R E E T, AUCKLAND, N.Z.



«r £1 Free CHSTS I—The Proprietors Ol Wolfe's Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps, to induce tho destruction and prevent the im proper use of their wrappers and labels, and thus further protect the Public against fraud and deooption, have enclosed In the wrappers, or under ho label on tho quart bottles, Blnoo Ist Ootober, 1878, and continue to enclose in every DAY'S PACKING THROUGHOUT THK YEAR THREE SI ORDERS, whloh ore drawn upon the undersigned, and whloh will bo cashed by thorn on presentation. To secure these Gifts, tho Publio must be oarefu to aak for, and accept nothing but, tho GENUINE UDOLPHO WOl.Pe's ScnNAPPS, With our name upon the top label, M. Moss & Co, Wynyard Lane, Sydnov