SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER}^™ n§ o^lnK , 0.39 BUNSET.-T_.is Evening. 6.0 _ £ BUNKISB.—To-Morrow Morning. 5.33 MOON'S AGE.-F-U Moon, Bch. I.SS P.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. *

Glenelg, 8.5.. Stephonson, from Tauroug* Wellington, as., Farqohar, from RuBSOU Fingal, 5.8., Norris, from Mangawai Kriemhilda, Bohooner, Bathurst, from Whan garoa

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY .

Oreti. S.S., Campbell, for Glsborne Maogrogor. 8.8., Amodeo, for Hoklanga Argyle. s.a, Crawford, for Whangarei

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

San Fcanolsoo-City of New York, Tuesday London—Rakaia. chip, Ootober Sydney—Hero, abont Ootober a Levuka-Talaroa, Ootober 17 _~__,,„_ Melbo irne, vift South-Rotorua. Thursday Taranakl and South-Wanaka, Tuesday Russell. Whangaroa and Mongonui—Wellington or Glenelg, Monday ,„ • V* A _- _„_. Tauranga-Glenelg or Wellington, Monday ana

Whangarei and Whangarei Hoads-Argylo, Tuesday and Friday Mangawai- Fingal, Thursday Mercury Bay— fringal, Montfay

VESSELS EXPECTED.

City of New York. P.M.5.8., from Sydney, Tuos- Loch^ree. barque, (M.3.Q.V.), from Glasgow; sailed June 2S „.,._„. . - \ _ May Queen, ship (K.L.V.S.), from London; to sail Aug ait 15 Margaret Halbralth, shlo {J.K L.D.), from Lon don ; to sail August 15 Looh Urr, barque, from London; to sail about August 18 *...«

IMPORTS.

Per Agnes Joaale—23J sacks potatoes, 51 saoks Bharps. 175 sacks bran, 155 nao_s flour, 172 saoka wheat, 957 saoks barley.

Per Zealandia—2o cases galvanised iron, _ tons fenoin. wire, 12 caski zinc, 10 bundles gal vanised rod Iron.—W. S. Laurie.

Per Zealandia: I oases Frenoh calf, 3 case's India kip, 1 case kid skins, 1 case patent skins, 3 trunks uppers, 29 trunks boots and shoes.—C. C. Fleming.

Per Loch Cree: 1 case calf. 1 caso kip, 11 trunks house boots. 10 trunks children's .Uppers, 16 trunks children's boots.—O. C. Fleming.

Per Agnes Jessie-15 bales cornsaoks.—W. S, Laurie.

Per Looh Cree—ll oases galvanised iron, 150 kegs Kwbank nails, 10 casks zinc. 100 kogs bi carbonate soda, 4 oase3 muntz metal, 5 kegs composite sheathing nails, 100 oases currants, 1,003 bags flue salt. 600 bags coarse salt, 100 bags rook salt <W & Ws).—W. S. Laurie.

EXPORTS.

Per Camllle, for New York: 2,188 cases kauri gum, 2 cases curios, 25 bags cobalt. Inwabds Coastwise.—Mary Ann, from Mahurangi, with 700 bushels lime; Kata, from Port Charles, with 26,500 feet Umber; Lake Scperlor, from Pakirl,wlth 25,000 feet baulk tim _er,2sooo Bhlngle9.soo palings; Kriembilda.from Whangaroa. with 21,700 feet sawn timber; Speedwell, from Russell; LIZ-tte, from Thames, Wilh 30,000 feet timber. Outwards Coastwise.—Mary Ann, for Ma hurangi, with 1.000 feet timber; Lizzie Guy. for Thames ;lßata,f or Port Charles; Lake Superior, forPakiri; Adah,forWhangapoua; Speedwell, lor Bay of Islands; Lizette, for Thames. The s.s. Fingal from Mangawai early this morning brought a quantity of sundries and 2 passengers:—Miss Macmillan and Mr Laishley. The bat que Firth of Tay has completed ba' listlng. She will haul into the stream On Mon day and proceed to Oregon on Tuesday. The brig Kmily left Tauranga for Kaipara, in ballast, on September 29. _ 'The s.a Macgregor left for Hoklanga at 2.15 P.m. to-day. The brigantine Camllle cleared at the Cus toms for New York to-day. She will sail on Mon day. Passengers: Mrs Craig and 2 children. The as. Glenelg brought the following passen gers from Tanrarga this morning:—Mrs Kemp, Miss Qach. Beiaiond, Boig, Wake, Ogden, Croasdell (2). Dr. Kemp, Major Weir, Mr Dou gl-ss, S. Sorenson, Kernvin, Quintal, Logan, Turner, G. LUb.-and, ffraser, Bishop, Sykei", Baylor, Captain Wendt, Bloom, Abrams, Gll m'rnr, Steward, Morri", Clough, Sergent, White W. Sorenson. Tbe s.s. Wellington arrived from Russell and Northern porta thii morning, with 87 sacks gum, 2 bales aha-pakiDß, 3 tons luj_?age. 12 sack*, oysters, 5 basket- and 3 boxes flab. 2 tons sun dries, and tbe following passengers: .Mrs Boyeß, Misses Morris aud Kingston, Hey. Clark, Messrs Lane, Hutchison, Tatton, Lowlb. Clayfon, Jones, Magoven, Moore, At_ inson, Buchanan, Creedon, Whitford, Clark, Hull, Reed.Greenleafe, Dixon, Haydon. Johnstone, James, Moller, Fergu-son, McLiuKhlin (2), Masters aud son, and several steerage. ' The sohooner Clyde arrived at Tauranga from Wanganui, after a very rough passage.' on September 29th. Sho was hove to under olose xoefed canvas on several occasions, while the decks were constantly washed with heavy Boas whloh broke on board. Ws hear that John Sylva, -master of the sohooner Sea Breeze, has bought ah tit share of the vessel, whloh was formerly owned by several other parties, and that he and Messrs Stone Bros, are now the owners; Tho ehi. Rakaia came out of dook to-day, and was berthed on tho inner side of the outer western Tof the Queen-street Wharf. She commonces loading for London next week. An effort is being made to secure steam com munication with Te Fake and Maketn, by Mr Thomas Wrlgley. a representative of the County Counoll, of the latter Riding. In response to a letter to the Northern Steamship Company, he received a communication from Mr J. Reynolds, secretary, statin, that at a meeting of directors ihe following resolution had .been passed.— . That it Is desirable that a new steamer be pro cured to take the place ot the s.s. Katikati in the Tauranga trade, and that Captain McGregor, the- Managing Director, make enquiries and report at a future meeting of tha Board."

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

'ARRIVALS Hannah Mokau, s.s., McCarthy, from Waitara Lalla Rookh, b.b., Robertson, from Waitara

DEPARTURE.

Reliance, ketch, Kerns, for Greymouth

IMPORTS.

Per Hannah Mokau, from Waitara —4 horses. 20 head cattlo, 1 box and 22 kegs butter, and 6 packages. -.

'Pier Lalla Rookh.'from Waitara—22 head cattle and 51 sacks grass seed.

.The ketch Reliance sailed for Greymouth this morning in ballast.

The s.a. Hawea is expected to arrive from the South about 7 o'clock to-morrow morning. She la announced to return South on Thursday at 4 p.m. . .. ~.

The B.B.Hannah Mokau arrived from Waitara at 11 a.m. to-day. She leaves again to-morrow morning for Raglan.

The s.s. Lalla Bookh arrived from Waitara at 12.10 p.m. to-day. She returns thither on Mon day afternoon.

PORT OF WHANGAROA.

• Arrival, Sept. 28: Vision, cutter, Toby, from Mongonui, In ballast. Departures, Sept. 23: Vision, cutter, Toby, for Mongonui, With 5,000 feet sawn timber; Krlemhilda, schooner, Bathurßt, for Auokland, with 30,000 feet sawn timber; Linda Weber, brigantine. Bell, for Napier, with 79,000 feet sawn and baulk timber. ■ . 7 Vessels Loading.-Sarah Ann, barque, with baulk and sawn* timber, for Melbourne.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

I_aip_r_ HsADS, Friday. The following vessels are at the Heada awalt -i____ ing a favourable wind to sail:—Barones Bast lxithlan and Stag, schooners Kate MoSregor and Telegraph. - Abatapo1, Friday. The Nightingale, bavin? dischargod.her cargo of grain atßatley, o_me up the river yeßterday to load timber. .' The sohooner Torea and bng wave arrived on Tuesday* and passed up the Wairoa. , " The /Maud Graham, from Lyttelton and Taranakl, arrived on Thursday.

*,"• • ■■ Bat__y, Friday. The schooner Jessie Niccol, with grain for Captain Colbeok, arrived from Timaru on Thursday evening. • Wellington, yesterday. Sailed: Botorua, b.b., for Northern ports. Passengers: Mesdames Jeston, Nolan, Quinlan and company. Cornwall and Son. and Hawkins and famUy, Misses Nolan. Bedgewood, Quinlan, nnd: Hawkins, Messrs Bartholomew, Taylor, Browne (2), Murray, Forrest, Carroll, Dickson, Jenkina. Jobberne, Bennett. Brldson, Golden, Kent, Williams, Bullivan, Conwell, Hennessy, Weakos, Hawkins, and Hutohen.

, , ~ .... , Sydney.Sept.3o. ' Sailed yesterday afternoon: The Union Com oany"S steamship 'Wakatipu, for Wellington, »nd the s.b. Hero, for Auokland.

COMMERCIAL.

BVKNisa Stab Office, Saturday. Mr It.Arthur reports .-Poultry: Fowls, 1b 6d' _____ 9d • Brahmas, 2s Id to is 6d; turkeys, 3s 9d t_ 7s 6dt; ducks, is 7d to 2s 3d; geese 3s 9d; ;r__eons, la; pigs, _8 61 to lis 6_: potatoes. Is to' ■ 4»6duerowt.; new potatoes, lid to ljd per lb.; .mums, lid; carrots, 3s to 3s 6d; pumpkins, is ; ma__o\ds la Id: oats, 2s 7d U. 3s: maize, is 3d; wheat, is: bran, 5s 64 to 5s 3d per saok; Bharps, 6s- chaff, is 6d to 2s 6d per saok; oatmeal, lis to ?__.' hBBf Hi to 2d per lb.; cheese, lid to 5Jd; tacbn 3d to 83; flour, £3 t_ £1110a ; butter,ldt_ '«?? snirar 3id to lid; yellow soap, IB.; mottled ■-■Sow?_£;'SS:t«?-i. cornflour, eid-salt ss. -Iwowt: salmon 10s per dozen; white lead.ljd ier lb • lemons,3d to 101 per dozen ; apples.ls to TtopOToase: bisoulte, 5d to 6_d per 16; honey, sjd; candles, 10d. « ; »•' Messrs Carbines and Taylor report good busl- B ___dOTeto_-g the week. M-day* sale largely Steaded; good Show ot poultry, prices ranging §___i lei lOd to 3i id: Langahans, 7s eich: Hn_Slsh 3s fid: Brahmas, is ; dorkmgs, 6s id f__h - dnoka: 23 5d : turkeys. 3s 3d to is lOd: ' £_™™i£_ s_-9dto I2s each; large. 10s to 16s 1 ' SSf* pf ofeHaais and bacon, 3_dl to Is ncr "S r onions! fid; cheese, lid to 6d per lb; butter I Jn_wlor id to 3d per lb; lard, id per lb; 'w'2d parlb; pork, 2Jd per pound;, salt, 6b per owt; Potatoes, 2s 6d to 3s 6d: pump- , Wn« to 9d- dog bisoulti), lid per - ;Sd; turnips. 35j per ton; oats, 2j9d; maize S3d; damaged, is 9d to Is lid: barley. 3sl3d; chaff, 2a par hag: sharps. 5s 9d; bran, 5s 3d to 5s 6d: oatmeal, IJd. per pound; 'flour. £9 to £11. - Groceries: Tea, i-ohests, is id to 2s; sugars, 3_d to lid; staroh, iid ;* cornflour, 6_ d; rice, 2Jd; candles. Bid to 9d per pound; kerosene, 2s; •'■ mustard, 9s per dozen itt> tins; honey, 6d per pound. Household lurniture and sundries fetched fair prices and were nearly all cleared. Mr Dowden's weekly sale was fairly attended, and .rices -generally were s&tlffactory. He SSotesa few Bales: Potatoe* £3perton; new Kidney.' Id «> Ud per lb; carrots, 2s 3d per owt: :: Sh not flret class, 2s 9d per bushel; coast aTsdtois; oatmeal, lid per S_ ; Sydney P^ojjJ6J4to«d.■'■:#.••■:' ';- .... Y[

Mail Notice.

IYTATr.fI who. Close as Undkb. — THIS Day. For Port Fitzroy, per Waterlily, at I p.m.. For Coromandel,per Annie Milbank.at 5.30 p.m. Monday. 3rd October. For Thames,3por Rotomahana, at 8.30 a.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandel, at 10,30 a,n_. For Waitara, per Rowena. at 11a.m. For Chatham Islands, per Omaha, at 11 ti-m. For Russell, Kawakawa, etc., per Rotorua, at 3 p.m. For 'Whitiangi, per Fingal, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Glenelg, at _ p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotiki, per Wellington, at _ p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, _th October. For Taranakl and southern ports, per Hawoa at 1 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 9.30 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Norfolk Island and New Caledonia, por Caledonia, at 3 p.m. Tuesday. 11th Ootober. Per s.B. City of New York, as follows I— For Sandwich Inlands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, atl p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence, in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time bf sailing. This mail will be due in London on Tues day, November 22,1831. a B. BBS, o_le_ Postmaster. Chief Post-ofiloe. Auckland, . '■'"

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

October 1,1881. Albert Hall—Grand International Panorama [ of views and scenes of various nations, 7 P.m. Ponsonby Choral Society, 7.30 p.m. French Literary Society, 7.30 p.m. Y.M.O.A.—Devotional, 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

HENDERSON.—On September 30tb, at her re sidence, Viotoria Road, North Shoro, the wife of Mr. James Henderson of a daughter, still born.

Marriage.

BUTLER—LLOYD.—At Ponsonby, Auokland, New Zealand, on 28th September, 1831, by the Rev. R. F. Maonicol, Ernest, youngest and only surviving Bon ot the late James Butler, England, to Mary, fourth daughter of Nell Lloyd, Ponsonby, late of Scotland.

Death.

BAKER.—On September 30th, at Rama Rama, * near Drury, very suddenly, the Rev. Colpoya Cole Bsker, M.A. ' The funeral will leave his late residence for the Bombay cemetery on Monday, the 3rd instant, at 11 a.m.

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

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1. 1881.

. For the cause that lacks asslilance, For the wrong that needs resisuuc For the future in the distance) And the good that we can do. ' i i—,

The two most remarkable social revolutions ol the last decade in England are the agita-1 tion for a complete revision of the land .tonure and the revival of the cry for a Pro tective tariff. A. few years ago it was thought impossible that any large or influential section of. people in England would dare to openly avow their faith in the "exploded doctrine." Yet the, cry, be. ginning in the bitterness of spirit produced by the closing up of one market after another against English manufactures, and aggravated by an unprecedented depression in agriculture, has extended to manufacturers, politicians, and literary men. The Conservatives are lending a half-support to the movement, with a mani fest readiness to give it more active aid so ; soon as_ it is Hound a safe political cry. The Liberals stand unmoved, and are throwing the whole . weight of their in fluence to check the growing heresy. The extent of the defection from Cobden's principles is reflected in the pages bf aa old-established Review like the "Fortnightly." A very well-reasoned paper openly takes up the cause of the Protectionists. The writer ap peals strongly to the experience of America, and the annually-increasing exclnsiveness of European countries in support of* his views. He argues that '.'according to all accepted free trade theories, the United States ought tor more than a decade to have been going down hill; but as the very reverse is the case, the free trade theory is Obviously at fault.' The. fact that in 1879 the imports of .Great Britain exceeded the exports by the sum of £170,595,983, and in 1880 by £187,179,530, is accepted by the theoretical free-trader as an evidence of prosperity; but the business men of England are be ginning to refUBO assent to a proposition which their accounts do not bear out. The excess of imports is not paid for in manufactures, but in cash; and this is proved by the excess in the export of gold. In 1880 the imports of England from the

United States amounted to over.£.o,ooo,oUo, and tho exports to £22,950,999, leaving a large balance of trade to bo settled in money."

The damand for Protection gains a large amount of tupport from the depression in the agricultural industry. American and other foreign competition has brought down the price of wheat to a figure which, it is maintained, will not pay with land encum bered by rents and taxes of various kinds, Hertfordshire a large farm is let for the taxes alone. Iv Essex the fall in routs amounts to between 40 and 50 per cent. In North Wilts there are 10,000 acres to be let on one estate. In. West Sussex 5,000 acres are tenantless ; in Somerset the fall in arable land amounts to 50 per cent. The tariff, it is argued, would lighten the load in two way3—by strengthening tho agricultural industry aud relieving the land of some of its burdens. Though this would touch the food supply of tho people, they would be compensated by a more prevalent home prosperity and hotter markets, and producers of all kinds would help one other in combatting the league set up against them by foreign countiics with which they before had trading relations. Says the reviewer: - ",If public opinion on the subject continues to move in its present direction, we may make up our minds that the experiment will be tried. Doctrinaires may continuo to lose themselves umid a wilderness of sophistical arguments and delusive theories, but the working men will go straight to the root of tho matter. They have beenso of tenfold to take example from the United States in everything, that it seems only reasonable they should ask, why not in this also. We are not even consistent in our application of a principle which we adopted at a time when it was suited to our con dition, necessities, and purposes, which serves us well no longer under the altered circumstances of the present age, and which has been repudiated wilh ono con sont by all other nations having any trade to call their own,"

This stato of feeling marks so great a departure from tho current of .English thought that we aro almost staggered by it. That it is not the voice of any isolated theorist, or blind working-man's cry we know, for its advocates now include men iv the ranks of those who claim to bo leaders of thought, and only tho other day our cablegrams reported that Mesßra Priestly, a largo manufacturing firm of Bradford, Yorkshire, had decided to transfer their mills and operatives to. Philadel phia, Cobdeu's prediction that ten years would suffice to bring about universal free trade has not been realised, the spirit of national exclusivenesa having borne down that of universal bi other hood on which Cobdeu's expectation depen ded. If England, which undertook to lead all nations into the better way should now fall back iuto the policy of her ueighbours, the world at large will suffer loss, and- wo fear that tho position of Great Britain is such that her p. oplo will gain little. As tbe great ship ping and banking mart of the world, free trade is necessary to her most impor tant interests,' and her imports are principally food and raw materials, to tax which would seriously iniuro her indus tries. Professor BowdenPowcll, iv the July " Fortnightly," put forward this view in a very able paper. Nevertheless, Eng land's position is a difficult one, and the abrupt termination of the Anglo- French negotiations when Franco manifested an inclination to get more advantageous terms to herself proves that even the Liberal Cabinet will not sacriiicc everything to theory, and tho time may come when England will be goaded by the hostile taritls of neighbouring nations into some form of retaliation.

The result of the consns of the United Kingdom for 1881, has been officially declared, and gives the total population as 35,246,562, au increase on the census of 1871 of nearly 3_ millions. N early4he whole of this remarkablo growth of the national strength has taken place in England and Wales, the population of which is 25,968,286, or au increase of 3£ millions over the census of 10 years ago. In Scotland tho popula tion is set down as 3,734,370, an increase of nearly halt a million over that of 1871. In Ireland there has been a decrease of a quarter of a million, tho population being this year 5,159,839. A tendency to concen trate in the groat towns has been marked throughout the century, and is still growing. The metropolis con tains 3,814,571 inhabitants, an increase of a little more than half a million over tho census of 1871. To give an idea of the full import of these figures wo may state that the increase in tbe population of London during the decade is more than equivalent to the total population of any other city in the Kingdom. Lancashire, as a county, takes the lead, and is very little behind the metropolis, the .population being 3,454,225, and has presented a still moro striking in crease, over 600,000 having been added dur ing the ten years. In spite of what has been said about the depression in the cotton trade, Lancashire seems to have attracted more labour and found the means of liriog for more new families during these ten years than ia eighteen years of any period of its former history^ Yorkshire, Durham, Warwick, and Staf ford, all the seats of great industries, have also made considerable additions to their population. If an incroase of population is a sign of hoallh and soundness of national, life, then the country in which it is growing at Buch a rate as the above figures indicate cannot be said as yet to be "worn out."

Twenty-three of the subscribers to the " Telephone Exchange" have beeu con ueoted, and tbe system will be iv active operations in a few daya. The annual meeting of the old Golden Calf CM. Co, was held at the office of Mr D. G. McDonnell yesterday afternoon. Tho report and balance-sheet for the year were read and adopted, and the directors were re-elected as follows :—Mossrs Ehrenfried, Aitkon, Canning, Ronald, McDonald and Peacock. Tho following tenders for tho erection of a vinegar factoiy in Stanley-street have been received by Mr E. Hartley, architect: —H. J. Jones, £428; J. Morris and Co., £468; F. Aldertou, £470; J. Mackrel', £476; A. Watson, £480; Parkes and Co., £489; C. Rhodes, £495; E. Davies, £500: ti. Shailer, £515; A. Eeyes, £540; A. Stephenson, £556; W. Colwel), £571; J. Currie, £649.

The new Devonport Ferry Company have lost no time in assuring the residents that though they have bought up their opponents, aod now hold the entire trade, they do not mean to depart from their original intention of cheapening tbe cost of trausit. By ad vertisement" in another column, they an nounce that the return fare to and from Devonpori will only be 6d on and after Monday next.

Anniversary sermons to-morrow (Sunday) at Pitt-street. Preachers : morning, Rev. McKenzie Frazer; evening, Key. Wm. Morley. Proceeds in aid of debt liquida tion fund. Ponsonby Hall, services by Rev. H. R. Dewsbury, St. David's, even ing lecture, "Scripture characters.'' Choral Hall, Mr Geo. A. Brown, on "The Mosaic Account of Creation." St, Paul's Catbedr. 1 Church, evening discourse by Bey C. M. Nelson, " Almsgiving," 6.30. Evening service at the Theatre Royal at the usual hour. Christians' Meeting House, Mr E. Lewis,

The Anglican Church in this colony has sustained a very great loss by the death of the Rev. C. C. Baker, M.A., who came lo Auckland from Ireland in Juno last, and recently purchased a small estate on the Great South Roed, beyond Drury. Mr Baker took a chill after working on his land ou Friday evening, September 30th, and was seized with inflammation of the lungs in the beginning of this week. He died last night, leaving a widow and several children. Mr Baker brought the Bishop very high testimonials from tho old country, and had already become known to many of our settlers nsja man of sterling worth, great simplicity of character, and exalted Christian life. The funeral will take place at St. Peter's, Bombay, on Monday, at 11 o'clock.

A.lad of fourteen years, nimed Joseph Alexander Williams, son of Mr A. M. Williams, chemist, sustained injuries on the head and body to-day, through being kicked by ahorse The accident happened iv Queen-street, near to the Greyhound Hotel, but tho circumstances connected with it have not yet been explained. It appears, however, that a man was riding dowu Queen-street on a horse, and leading another by a baiter, -when the latter animal inflicted a severe kick on the unfortunate boy, who was crossing the street, knocking him down. Bis head struck a kerbstone, and the result was a nasty wound. Other bruises on the body were also sustained. The boy was carried into the waiting room of the Grey bound Stables, aud Dr Dawson sent i for. A messenger was also despatched I for Mr Williams, and on his arrival, he had I his son conveyed home. An examination shewed that the boy's injuries are not of a dangerous character, and he is now doing very well. . . .;-

The Auckland Timber Company's mill at Whangaroa will stop cutting on Saturday next, tho booms being cut out, with no appearance of a fresh. Our timber mer chants have sold all their sawn timber to baud, and a fresh would how be welcome. Baulk timber is in great demand, and high prices are giving.—CoitßEsroußfitm A concert eventuated at the Oddfellow's Hall, Hamilton, oh Thursday evening last, in aid of tho harmonium fund of the Presby terian Church. It was in every Way a success, and great credit is duo to the con ductor, Mr T. A. Bell. Tbe instrumental items of the programme were especially good.

The boating season opens with a proces sion of Bowing Club and sailing boats about the middle of October. The exact date is not yet fixed, but a committee has been appointed by the Auckland Rowing Club to communicate with kindred associa tions, and make all arrangements.

A new alteration has been mado in the Auckland Kegatta Club rules, whereby tho stipulation that unless three boats start thero will.be no race has been omitted. Thus should one person go to the trouble of procuring a boat and putting himself in training form he will not bo debarred from securing tho prize by non-appearance of others.

A claim to 16 square miles of land in the neighbourhood of Blucskin, Otago, came beforo tho House the other day, in tho shape of a petition from Pierre Durmandaritz, a retired captain in_ the French Mercantile Marine. Petitioner alleges that ho purchased the land in 1810 from the natives, for £12.

St, Paul's " Parish Magazino " puisnes its uuostentatious way like a quiet stream through a pastoral district. Tho events past and to come are duly chronicled in the outermost pages. Bey. E. H. Gulliver, M.A,, will preach the sermon in connection with the Choral Festival at, St. Sepulchre's ou Monday evening. This annual chutch meeting will be held in the Choral Hall on the sth inst., when papeis will be read by Roys. E. H. Gulliver, Joseph Bates, and Mr A. Boardman. Tho literary contents aro varied and interesting, particularly the biographical sketch of Jeremy Taylor, with brief notices of his numerous works.

On Thursday last a fatal accident hap pened at Cambridge to a girl named Dora Konoally, a daughter of a settler at Pukerimu. The father was over at Hally's mill, and his daughters Dora and Bertha went with a horse and cart to bring a load of firewood from a paddock near the larm. Bertha took the bit out of the horse's mouth, leaving her sister sitting in tho dray. Shortly after the winkers slipped off, and the horse taking fright, bolted, and in a moment the runaway animal capsized the dray dowy a deep gully. Dora was picked up quite dead, the body being much bruised.

Lord Powis has laid the foundation stone of an immense embankment across a Welsh Valley, which will form a now lake capable of holding nearly 2,000,000,000 gallons of water. It is intended to give a supply of water to Liverpool of 52,000,000 gallons a day.

• A N.Z. Gazette published yesterday noti fies the following amended scale of tho piy for non-commissionedolScers and constables of the Armed Constabulary Force is gazet ted :—Police sergeant-majors, 10s 6d per day. Sergeants: Ist class, 9s 6d ; 2nd class, 9s; 3rd class, 8a 6d. Constables: Ist clafs, 8s ; 2nd class, 7a Gd; 3rd class, 7s. Re serve : Sergeant-majors, 9s per day. Sergeants ; Ut class, 8s 6d : 2nd class, 8i; 3rd class, 7s fid. Constables : Ist class, 7b : 2nd class, 6s 6d : 3rd class 6». Detectives : Chief detective, 15s 6d per day; detectivo Ist class, 13s fid; 2nd class, 12s; 3rd class, 10a Gd; 4th class, 9s Gd.

The Yale-Harvard boat-race took place on July Ist, but was greatly delayed by rough water. The start was made with difficulty. At 200 yardß Yale easily led half a length, and soon passed the first mile flag, and increased the lead to two lengths at two miles, but could not gain ah inch more on the plucky Harvards, who answered every call of their leader, and spurted equally hard with the Yale boat's crew. Thoy passed the line precisely in that order, Yale leading ]ust two lengths. Time: Yale, first mile, smi_. 20secs.; second, lOmins. 50secs. ; third, lGmius. 40secs. ; course, 22mins. 13secs. Harvard, first mile, smins. 20secs,; second, lOmins. 59secs.; third, 16mins. _6secs. ; course, 22mins. l.sees. To the Editor: Sir,—Having eoen through your advertising columns a notico for well drilled men, about ISO assembled here. After a strict scrutiny by Major Withers, twenty men were picked out, and wore told to come at two p.m. to be sworn in, as he had not received bis final instructions. But what was our surprise on going to the drill shed, when we were told by the Major that he had received a telegram instructing him to enlist no more men, as they are not required. Now, sir, there are some of us who have come in from different parts of tbe province on purpose to do our duty as loyal British subjects, and protect our lellow settlers. I think the Government should be requested to refund the expenses to volunteers ad vertised for and not received, who have travelled at a loss to servo a pusillanimous Government.—Yours, &c, A.H.B.

The revision of the New Testament is re viving various stories about the book that find their way into the newspapers. There is the tale of old Commodore Vanderbilt's being in such a towering passion at having been summoned as a witness in court that he bit a piece out of the New Testament which was handed him to kiss. In a Scotch Court.a Hebrew being on the witness stand, a copy of tho Old Testament had to be sent tor. Af tor some delay the constable returned with a dilapidated copy of tho New Testa ment. Oa being asked why he had not brought an Old Testament, he replied, "Please, your honour, it was the oldest ono I could find." And the Now Haven ''Register," reciting the fact that a Cin cinnati woman knocked her husband senso less with a copy of tho Bible, says the old version is good and strong yet.

The New York " Sun" says :—lf scullers are to be attracted to the Tyno ia Septem ber, it must be done by some influence inside or outside the 200-guinea cud of the London " Sportsman." The intrinsic value of a cup counts lor nothing to the man who wins it. Ho does not row for it to sell it, and he can't very well carry it on his watch-chain. A cup worth 200 pennies would bo just as precious for rowing pur poses as one worth a_ many pounds. The Staten Island fishermen regnlarly every fall have a lively and hotly-contested race for a rusty old tin coflee-pot that was found On the beach, and they have as good a time over it as if it wore wortk thousands of dollars. This plan of rowing for old tin trophies was Jong ago adopted by tho Amateur Rowing Association of California, but never became popular.

To the Editor: Sir,—Yom issue of last evening contains a remarkable letter signed " T. B, Hannaford." The writer may not be well known for bis wonderful " grit," but I think all so-called new chums will vote him an ass, in bringing before them the performance of a lady in going away from her disabled husband at Remnera to Waitakerei, to procure clean linen, and arriving safe back the same evening at 8 o'clock, after a journey of manifold difficulties. There is something touchingly heroic iv the self-imposed task. How fortunate the ballast trucks had to be mounted, and that " vile" road to bo! hoofed to and fro I Fortunate, sir, because if trucks and road are struck out, the story is robbed ot its greatness. I fail to see that it is needful for us New Chums to rush about seeking ballast trucks to ride on, or muddy impassable roads to stick id, with no better objoct in view than the fancy for clean linen forty miles from the bedside of sick husbands. T. B. H. would do well to with'old any further cases of " grit" as some of us " croaking" (elegant word) new arrivals feel a little rancour at tho one given, or at the manner it is given.—Yours respectfully, New Chums, Parnell, October Ist, 1881.

Mr John Marshall has promised a number of cupß to the Auckland Rowing Club, to be disposed of as tho committee think proper. They will be utilised as prizes for several rowing contests to take place dur ing the month of November next. Mr Marshall's object is to encourttge more regular practice than is customary with members of our Rowing Club, and his action is, therefore, a most laudable one. This gentleman very generously contributed trophies to he competed for last season, and also on previous years, and were his example followed by others, a considerable increase of interest in rowing matters would very probably be the result. While on this sub ject, we would suggest the inauguration of a.cries of Saturday afternoon rowing con tests, which would serve to keep members alive to their duties, and would stimulate them to regular and active competition, instead of. allowing them to remain iv a state of almost perfect somnolence so far as rowing is concerned, as i 3 the case at the present time. The question was mooted last year, but ho one appeared disposed to take the necessary initiatory steps, and consequently nothingl was done. If a couple of delegates from each club were appointed, the object might easily be, attained, and Saturday afternoon rowing regattas' at regular intervals made an accomplished fact, . ::.: •: *.■ :.

Next year Mr Gladstone will celebrate bis Parliamentary jubilee. Elected for Newark in December, 1832, he will have served his 50 years next December twelve months, it has been proposed to celebrate the occasion. . The late Mr Moorhohse's life was insured for £6,000.

Mr John McAnnaleyj of Grey-street, son Of George McAnnnley, of the Telegraph Department, w. ites to say that he is not the John Mclnally charged at the Police Court recently with stealing -pokeehaves.

Owing to the new sewer finding an outlet near the Auckland Rowing Club boat-shed, the Committee have been considering the advisability ot removing to some sweeter spot. Some difficulty is experienced in securing a suitable locality. Several mem bers went on a tour of investigation along our shores recently, but although various suggestions were made, nothing further hatt yet been done in the matter.

To the Editor: Sir,—What do tlie Hall Government mean? Do they thigk {hat the people of Auckland are fools or serfs ? They ask for men and over one hundred apply; twelve are selected, and at a moment's notice they are told that their services ate not required. Over two hun dred from Christchureh are sent, while the Aucklander iB rejected. It is high time we had separation.—! am, &c, R. J. Feltus.

There was a good attendance at the Albert Hall last evening, and the various views attracted much curious attention. A number of valuable gifts were distributed among tbe audience. The musical cabinet was in full operation, and a series of lively selections pertormed. A matin .c was held this afternoon, and well attended by young people, each receiving a memorial present. Wo understand the panorama will bo ex hibited this evening for the last time in this city.

The adjourned meeting for the formation of a Choral Society at Ponsonby will be held at 7.30 o'clock to-night, in the Pon* sonby Hall. Various mattcis of importance will como up for discussion^ and conse quently it is desirable that there should be as large an attendance as can possibly be secured. The. movement is one which commends itself to the sympathy of all those who take any interest in musical matters, and aa Ponsonby is essentially a music-loving community, a large attendance may naturally be anticipated.

A race for £10 a-side took place a few days ago at Opotiki, between Mr Mac- Donald's two horses, Bundarrah and High land Fling. Tho race was run on the beach at low water, the distance being one mile, and resulted in a' victory for Highland Fling by throe lengths. We understand Mr Mac Donald intends to bring these two horses here by the next trip of the Staffa, in order to forward them to Auckland,* to bo trained, though for what races we have not yet been informed.—"Bay of Plenty Times."

An American paper--gives tho following description of tho Western farmer :—" Tbe average Western farmer toils hard early and late, often depriving-himself of needed rest and sleep—for what? To raise corn. For what? To feed hogs. For what ? To get money with which to buy more land. For what? To raise more corn. For what? To feed more hogs. For what?; To buy moro land. And what does ho want with more land? Why, he wishes to raise more corn—to feed more hogs—to buy more land —to raise moro corn—to feed more hogs — and in this circle he moves until the Almighty stops his hoggish proceedings."

Priuce Leopold, under his new title of the Duke of Albany; * opened the new Univer sity College, at Nottingham, on the 30th of June, and was presented with an address expressive of the esteem and affection in which he is held by the town, and of its lasting gratitude for the deep interest he has taken in the advancement of learning amongst' the middle and working classes of England. This admirable institution con tains the usnal array of class-rooms, labora tories, apparatus rooms, a free library, museum, and public theatre. The building has cost £100,000, raised principally by the inhabitants of the town, and the college, unlike most institutions; of its kind, will be nnder tho management of the Town Council.

At the meeting of the Board of Education yesterday afternoon, Mr R. Hobbs moved, " Tbat the solicitor's opinion be taken as to the precise meaning of the term ' House holder' in the Act.' He said that be had been induced to bring forward this proposi tion by noticing what a variety of defini tions had been giyen tho term, in the coun try districts especially. It was extremely desirable that the point should be definitely settled. At present it seemed doubtful whether unmirried sons living with their fathers were legal householders. Mr Luke seconded the motion. Mr Moat suggested that a particular case should be drawn, and an opinion taken upon it. It was eventually determined that tho secretary Should draw a suppositious case embodying the matter on which information was wanted, and that he Ehould submit it to the Minister of Education for. his opinion. Such cases beforo being forwarded should be approved by the Chairman and Mr Hobbs.

The Board of Education came to the fol lowing . determinations yesterday with re gard to some country applications, viz. : (1) That as the building purchased lor school purposes from Mr Becroft, of Port Albert, had been represented to be in good condi tion, no payment should be made in respect of tbe timber lately placed there for its re pair, and further, that the said timber should not now be removed. (2) That 6s per week should be paid towards the rent of tho teacher's residence at Mercury Bay. (3) Tbat tho salary of the ferryman at Mahurangi Heads could not.be increa sed. (4) That a meeting of tho house holders of Ruatangata. should be con vened for the purpose of selecting seven gentleman who should be' recommended to the Board for appointment as commis sioners, (5) That the porch at the Ohaupo School should be enlarged bo as to afford room for a lavatory. An application for £10 towards the painting at the Turea School was. refused.

The cost of making some additions and repairs to the Newton East School has been estimated at about £320. As there are a number 'of equally necessary. works in various parts of the province demanding consideration, the Board of Education have resolved to take the necessary steps for ascertaining whut amount of money it is to receive this year-from the Government, and to prepare also a return of the most urgent works. Meanwhile, the con sideration of the Newton East works has been postponed. The painting, however, ofthe interior of cloak-rooms was anthoris d. The Onehunga Committee has failed to obtain a grant towards the cost of repaint ing, the school, but has been recommended to have the building washed. It has been decided not to subject Mr Mclnnes to the penalty for exceeding his contract time in the erection of the Fanmure School, as, in Mr Allright's opinion, the work had been unavoidably delayed.

At a meeting of the Auckland Bowing Club, held last evening, Mr Thomas Hen derson, junr., stated that he had received a private communication from. Mr Bat kin, Captain of the Star Boating Club, Welling ton, with reference to the establishment of an Amateur Championship for sculling. As tho Star Club would have a meeting shortly, he considered'it advisable to await their propositions, when he was sure the matter would havo tho favourablo consideration and hearty support of the Auckland Bowing Club. A cup will pro bably be subscribed for, to be held by the winner, becoming his absolute property if retained for two successive events. The competitions will take place at tho different bnating centres, most likely commencing at Wellington. 'Ihe newly appointed com mittee of the A.B.C. are to. make arrange ments with the Wellington Club and others, with the object of giving effect to the sug gestions thrown out.

An Onehunga correspondent writes to say that during the past few days tho Parihaka scenes of ploughing and fencing have been re-enacted in that quiet village, with tbe exception that the present actors are not the A. C. force and Maoris, but certain mem bers of the Hope of Manukau Lodge of Good Templars and Mr and Mrs D. Geary. The scene of the operations is a small section of land adjacent to to the store of Mr Watts, which has been acquired from Mr Whyte as a site for a Temperance Hall. It was thought that Mr Geary's tenancy of the new hall site had terminated, and on Wednesday some young men took down the front fence, and erected it on the North side of the section of land as a preliminary step to putting the timber* on the ground and getting ou with the hall, as the con tract for the building had been accepted. Things went on smoothly for some hours, until Mrs Geary appeared on the scene, and, axe in hand, she very soon smashed up the newly-constructed fence, and drove the young Templars from the field, receiving some slight injury to her shoulder in the affray. Yesterday Mr Geary had the sec tion of land ploughed up and planted in potatoes, thus asserting • his right to the ground in dispute.. The prospect of the erection of the Hope! of Manukau Hall is' not very hopeful just now. :

In consequence of tho alterations which are going on in connection with the Ponson' by Wesleyan Church, tomorrow's seryices will be field ill the Hall, the Rtiv. H. Dews bury preaching there both morning and evening, besides conducting the Sunday school ill thb afternooni

The trustees of the Domain Cricket Ground haVe requested us to publish the following statement of accounts in connec tion with tho late performance of " Caste " at the Choral Hall:—Cash token at dooifs, £17 9s 3d; sale of tickets by booksellers and agents, £36 7s: total, £53 16s 3d. Bent of hall and gas, £5; arranging scenery £4; printing and advertising, £7 12s; ecene-Bhifter, Diano, &c, £1 9s 6d : total expenses, £18 Is 6d. Amount to be divided between Ladies' Institute, Onehunga, and Domain Cricket Ground, £35 14s 9d,

In the second week of July there were 85,127 paupers in the British metropolis, 47,535 of whom were indoor snd37, 592 out door. This shows an increase of 2,133, 4.714, and 8,626 over the corresponding period in 1880,1879, and 1878 respectively. The Spanish Pretender, Don Carlos, was expelled from France because he attended a Legitimist Mass, and openly joined the partisans of the Comte de Chambord against the French Republic, Some days after wards he received notico that if he did not leaye France in twenty-four hours he would be taken to the frontier by force.

An interesting magic lantern entertain ment, introducing views and scenes in" Paris, on the banks of the Rhlae, and at Niagara, was given to the children of the Industrial Home last evening by Mr F. Winstone and Mr G. Heraratii. The youngsters were highly delighted by tbe entertainment so considerately provided for them, and " enjoyed themselves immensely, We are requested by the Committee of the Home to thank Messrs Hcrapath and Winstone for their kindness.

Pukeroa block No. 2, the block obtained by Mr Vesey Stewart for his new settle" ment, contains about 20,438 acres, of which 12,000 have been set apart for the purposes of a special settlement, is situated nearly half way between Tauranga and tho far famed Hot Lakes District) on the road passing through the Te Puke settlement, and has an aspect towards the sea. It commences at the northerly end from *' the Willows," or, in native parlance, "Kaawa," about three miles fromj Mnketu harbour, stretching a distance of nearly 15 miles in land towards the main range, with an un dulating interior that rises to the dislaut hills so easily that tbe apparent altitude is lost by the gradual and almost insensible elevation.

After we went to press yesterday, Major Withers received a telegram from Colonel Reader to the effect that for tbe present the men enlisted would not be required. This treatment is scarcely fair on the part of the Government, seeing the latitude in the same direction allowed in Other parts of the colony, whereas many of tbe men, axious to enlist yesterday, have already smelt the " villainous saltpetre,1 and are not mere carpet knights, ns we have no doubt the majority of the Southern recruits are. We are not disposed to agree with our morning contemporary that the Go vernment have shown any " vacillating Eolicy" on the matter, bo doubt they aye already plenty of men enrolled—what we object to is the cavalier treatment of the would-be recruits from Auckland. Yes terday afternoon Messrs Swauson and Hurst, M.H.K.'s, were deputationised by some of the men who had reason to feel aggrieved, and the latter has communi cated with the Government on the matter. Mr Hurst received the following answer to his telegram to-day :—" Have telegraphed about men selected by ..Major Withers. None but drilled men will be taken. Hope those you name are within that number.— W. ROLLESTON."

A Treasury minute recently issued ex plains the actual operation of Mr Glad stone's scheme for the reduction of the National Debt. Ho will ask Parliament to empower him to cancel two millions in annuities held by the National Debt on the Commissioners, giving in return the Three per Cent. Perpetual Stock, this stock to be again converted into ter minable annuities expiring in 1906. This will give him a margin of £1,540,240, by the aid of which he pro poses to cancel the stock to tbe amount of ■rixty millions. Taking the price ot stock at par, the net increase of the charge conse quent upon replacing stock by annuity will only be £88,364, which will be defrayed out of the New Sinking Fund. The £60,000,000 will be obtained, ono-third from . the National Debt Commissioners, and the re mainder from the Chancery Paymaster,

Mr Leake, a tragedian of some eminence, will appear at tbe Theatre Royal on Mon day next in a new and "powerfully-written drama entitled "My Partner." He will be supported by the Company which appeared with Mr Carden and Miss Marston .Leigh. Mr Leake has been playing in the South to some effect, and he brings with him a well* stocked repertoire which, beside the usual standard British plays, contains others which have never been produced here before. Of these "My Partner" is one. It will doubtless be followed by one or two more dramatic novelties, while a run-of Shakespearian dramas may also be antici pated. Already tbe dead walls and hoard ings of the city are studded with coloured representations of the actor as Richard 111. The Company which supports him is one of tbe strongest that has ever visited the colony,feo tbat the "star" will have no need to apprehend a poor setting.

Of the Government blocks of land re cently opened in the Poverty Bay district, the "Standard" says:—" Much "has been said and written of late, and so great an in terest has heen taken in the "great expec tations" coming from the Waiamata Blocks, East, West, North, and South, in this dis trict, that we have, collated some informs* tion respecting them, and their actual quality, which, we trust, will be of service to our readers. The gross area purchased by Government, in the 4 blocks, is 24,000 acres, which may be classified as fol lows :—2,000 of good agricultural land ; 800 acres of first class pastoral land ; 4000 acres of second class (bush) pastoral land, and 10,000 forest clad monntains, There is no appreciable extent of flat land in any one spot—tbo * largest piece being in Waia mata West, of about 300 acres, and ci c i this is intermixed with low uudulatiog hills, The agricultural land is dis connected, and situated principally on the banks of the Waiamata River, and its tributaries, All tbe pastoral land is of good soil, of a similar description to the best shr.ep grazing hills to he found South of Napier. ' The best land v of a broken, hilly character, covered with rich vegeta tion, fern and light scrub; the inferior is also good of its kind, but more mountain* ous, and abounds with scrub and forest."

On the 7th column of the first page* will bo found an important announcement re the

" Observer" gift distributions.

Signs of. approaching summer are notice able in the shop .windows.Mr W.Eyre,of Victoria* street, had a .how of hats in tbe window to-day, that would gladden the heart of tho most fastidi ous young lady. .

The members of the Auckland Amateur Athletio Club are requested to attend a special general meeting at the Thistle Hotel next Tues day evening. Business of importance will be in troduced for consideration, and consequently it is desirable that every member should bo pre sent, A committee meeting will be held budsb quent to the general one.

The Conversational Bible Class held every Sunday at 3 o'olock in the rooms of the Young Mens Christian Association, is not intended exclusively for members of the Associa tion, but all men who can attend are cordially invited. sToung men who are strangers are heartily welcome. The subjeot for to-morrow is " Jacob and Beau," Gen. 27,22,10; Pro. 1, 27.

The Sisters of Mercy have lately been put to great expense, consequent on improve ments made at the convent of St Mary's at Ponsonby, and to defray the cost, a vocal and Instrumental concert Is to be held on Wednes day, sth October, in the Lome-street Hall, under the patronage of the Rev. J. H, Pynes, V.G. A large number ot ladies and gentlemen, well and favourably known in the musical world, have, In the kindest manner, volunteered their services, and as the object is a most deserving one, we trustioat a'l those charitably i ncllned, will assist to make the entertainment a flnanolal sucoess.

The Good Samaritan Lodge of Good Templars announce their annual soiree, which will be held on Monday evening next in the large hall, Young Men's Christian Association. Tea will he provided at 6.30, and subsequently the entertainment will be openod by the chair man, a well-known citizen. The ladies have succeeded in securing a number of vocalists of undoubted talent. One or two select readings will also be given; and, as a large number of tickets are in circulation, a large gathering is expected.

From notice in our columns it will be found, that Mr Harbattbas disposed of a portion of hlsbuslness, that part known as his brush manutaotory.toaflrm recently arrived from Glas- Sow, who will carry it on as usual. Mr rarbutt still continues the broom manufactory department. Since Mr Harbutt began the manufacture of brooms, he has been most successful, and when his son arrives from America, where he has beon inspecting the American manufacture, thenlgreater progress will be mado.

We are requested to call the attention of intending bidders for the lease of the Market House on Thursday nest, at noon, by Messrs B. Tonks and Co., to an alteration in the condi tions of sale and lease, relative to keeping the centres pretty clear tor traflio.- As several persons copied the conditions some time since, it ia advisable they should make themselves acquainted with the amended conditions, which may be seen at the Town Clerk's Office, city Council Buildings, High-street, any time during ofllce hours until day of sale. ,

REPLY TO THE CITY AD DRESS OF CONDOLENCE.

His Worship the Mayor has received by cable tho following reply to the address of condolence on the death of President Gar* field, forwarded by the Auckland City Council: —

" Bereaved family and Airierican people join in deep appreciation of heartfelt and fraternal sorrow from distant Auckland, at the news of President Garfield's death. Hill, Acting Secretary, Washington."

HORSE PARADE.

THE third annual horse parade in connec- j tion with the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held at Greenlane, Elleralie, this afternoon. There were ten entries, including four of the Auckland Stud Company's animals. A number of spectators were present, and appeared to take considerable interest in the exhibition. The following is a list of the entries paraded.:—l. Auckland Stud Company's br h Musket (imp.), by Toxopholite—dam by West Australian ; 2. Auckland Stud Com pany's br h Cap-a-Pie, by Maribynong— Miss Magos; 3. Auckland atud Company's eh h Anteros (imp.y, by Loiterer—dam Adrasta; 4 Wiliiam Walter's br h Hippocampus, by Dainty Ariel—Fanny Fisher; 5. Auckland Stud Company's br h Elgin (imp.); 6. John Mnrcbi son's br h Young Emperor; 7. Owen McGee's eh h Sir Julius Vogel; 8. J. Bain bridge's br h Young Blythe; 9. W. Paul's eh c Elleralie, by Sir Colin Campbell—Kate 3rd; 10. Lock's b h Young Melbourne, 6 years. ____________

LNTERCOLONIAL WE _.THKR EXCHANGE,

SYDNEY, Friday evening. Moderate depressions passing south of Albany and Hobart; weather generally fine. Baro meter: Albany, 2D7; Borda and Portland, 30 0 j Hobart, 298; Sydney, 30-2.

PORT ALBERT R.M. COURT.

As:ttiko of this Court was held on Thursday before Messr. J. 8. Clendon, R.M., and Payne J.P., when the following business was gone through.—Paraone v.Shannon, £612s.—Plaintiff nonsuited; Smith v. Stewart, judgment for nlalntiff for £5 15a Id and costs; Uttlng v. Payne, judgment for plaintiff for £8 63 81 subject to Chief Surveyor certifying correctness of a plan put in evidence; Fitzgerald v.Natives (5 cases), judgment in each case for plaintiff with coats £l-8s; Legge v. Fletcher, adjourned, defendant to pay the costs of the day; Lawrence V. Noon, adjourned.plalntlffto pay the necessary oosts. In the cases of Smith v. Stewart and Fitzgerald v. Natives, Mr S. Hesketh appeared for the plaintiffs.

POLITICAL NOTES.

It is announced in gazette that the Registrars ol electors for all electoral districts in Auokland are James Hamilton Greenway, Bay of Islands; Charles Haselden, Marsdon; Matthew Angove, Rodney; Thomas Seaman, Waiteinata; Thomas Cotter, Auokland North, Auckland West, Auokland East, Newton, Parnell, Eden, and Manukau; William Shanaghan, Franklin North and Franklin South; Albert James Allom, Coromandel and- Thames; Thomaß Kirk, Waikato and Waipa; John Harris MoCaw, Tauranga; Graham !_ord Greenwood, Bast Coast. ... Sir G. M. O'Borke notifies that he will be a candidate for the electoral district ot Manukau, which includes the townships of Onehunga and Panmure, tbe highway Districts of Kp*om, Mount Roskiil, Mount Wellington,- One-Tree Hill, Kemuera, and Tamaki West. : - It is reported that MrMitcheleon may stand for Rodney against Mr Seymour George, in stead of running for Marsden, the recent changes made by the Representation Bill hav ing thrown a large number of the North Kai para and Wairoa electors into the Rodney Dis trict. , ' "' „

Dr Wallis. M.H.8., will probably address his conßtitueuta of City West on Friday evening next.

GERALDINE RACES.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

TIMARU, Friday. Second Day.

Geraxdine Cdp, lOOsovs., 21 miles.—Mr Lnnn's Coldstream, 6st. slbs. (Allen), 1; Mr Bates' Hilda (Thompson), 2; Mr Derritt's Don Juan. 63t, 71bs. (Butler), 3.

___Di_a* Ptjbsb:. 125b0v5.,1_ mile.—Mr O'Brien's Tasman, Sat. 21 bs. (Wyatt), 1; Mr Lunn's Clarence, 12at. lib. (Lnnni, 2; Mr Hobba' Swind ler, 12at. lib. (Uwner), 3. ■ - Flying Handicap, -lOsovs, Jmile.-Mr But ler's Luna, Oat. albs. (Wattie), 1; Mr Bates', Hilda, Sit. 21bs. (Thompson), 2; Mr Horeford's Joker. 7st 51bs. (Hawkins), 3. - '

During the day a private match for lOOsovs., 2 miles, was (rot up between Mr Butler's Agent and Mr Dareny's Huntingdon, arising out of yesterday's Hurdle Race. Great interest was manifested in the race. Huntingdon led till near the finish, when Agent rushed up and won.

POLICE COURT-This day.

(Before R, C. Barstow, Esq., 8.M.)

' Bdwin Mount*©.—Kdwln Wilson was oharged on summons with riding on tho foot path in Wellington-street without permission of the City Ccudcil.on the 23rd ultimo.—Defendant said he would plead guilty; he was unacquainted with tha by-laws; was not riding fast.—Sergeant Gamble said it was an ordinary case.—Fined 2s, cosU 7a. ■ :■ - ■ ■■'.'*.

Ohstructivb.—George Mann was charged with committing a breach of tbe Municipal PoliooAot, by placing a quantity of timber on the carriage way at Ponsonby. on the 26th ult. Defendant, In this case, was in the employ of tbo Auokland Timber company, and by mistake Bhot tho timber in the wrong place.—Sergeant Gamble said it was quite a blunder on defend ant's part, as he had stated.-His Worship said he would not imposo a fino under the circum stances.—Defendant expressed bis thanks and left the Court with a joyous face, r , Lunacy,—A. man brought from Kawakawa.ln charge of Constable Tatton. was charged with lunaoy. and probably after having been medi cally exanlned by Drs Haines and Rodgers, will be committed to the Asylum. The unfortunate man has been suffering under general debility, and was in the habit ot wandering from his home into the hush, thereby giving bis friends much trouble in hunting after him. This was all the business.

AUCKLAND ROWING CLUB.

The annual meeting ot the.Auckland Rowing Club was held at the Waitemata Hotel last even, ing; Mr Thos. Henderson, jun., presiding. There was a good attendance of membors. After the minutes of last meeting had been sub mitted and confirmed, the secretary, Mr J- Marshall, read. the report. Regret was ex pressed therein that the past season had not been _o'Bucce_sful <ts those preceding. Though the list of members was fair, the attendance at praotice was less than the average of past years. Several joratch races were rowed with sneoess, and an effort should be made to increase these, thereby stirring up members with a spirit of emulation. Crews were entered for the Auckland and Ponsonby Regattas, but the other, clubs not starting,. none of the events came off. The principal' race of the season waß for Silver Cups presented by the honorary seoretary, for which three orews en-1 tered. and a close and spirited oontest ensued. The vexed question of tho definition of an ama-. tour was satisfactorily settled at a meeting of I representatives of the principalciubs,and it was hoped that in future no difference will arise. The property of the club has becono lessened by two of the old four-oared gigs becoming unsea worthy.. The treasurer's balance-sheet shows: Receipts. £55 Us 8d; expenditure. £30 6s sd; balance £25 8s 3d. Assets, £16318s 3d; liabllttes. nil. In conclusion the committee desired to urge upon all the members of the olnb tbe ad visability of Increasing its numbers, and by con stant and regular practice enable it to retain the leading position. After a few remarks from the ohalrman, the following offloers were elected : President, Mr J. M. Clark; vice-president. Cap tain H. F. Anderson; captain, Mr Thomas Hen derson, junr.; seoretary, Mr John Marshall; i treasurer, Mr James Dacre; committee, Messrs Alexander AltklU, D, Oxley, George Cousins, Nelson Pearce, and 0. Daore. A vote of thanks was passed to the ohalrman, which terminated, the proceedings.

THEATRE ROYAL.

Thb Philharmonic Society's opening concert was successfully repeated lest night in the Theatre Royal. In the execution of the various moroeaux placed upon the programme both orchestra and chorus gave evidence of careful instruction, and when the recency of their establishment is considered no one will feel in clined to carp at their shortcomings or to with hold from the talented conductor a guerdon of, E raise. The crude material placed under his anda has been effectively worked up. and as this first concert may be looked upon as one ot a tentative oharaoter, the results it has achieved should lead to performances of more pretensious ness and grea'er artlstio effect. So far Professor Caillian has done well, but on the next occasion tbe musical publio of course will look for some thing better, and be disposed to measure the performances by a higher standard. The orchestra, last night, played an overture (C. Lecooq. and F. O. Caillian), and a inarch (Burgmann), the latter proving the moro effeo tive item ot the two, while they, also exeouted full accompaniments to tbe solos, ducts and choruses. In moro than one caso the playing was too loud, and the vocalisation suffered in consequence. Of the choruses the " Tyrolienne " from "Guill__me Tell" was about the best. It was agreeably rendered. Miss Grlbble's opera tio selection "Dearest Fernando" ("La " The Blue Alsatian Mountains" by Mr Kdwards, and the duet "One Word" by Miss Staunton and Mr Jennings, were tbo numbers in the flrat part of the programme most favourably received, while in tho second part, the tender and plaintive duet, "SI la Stanohez.a" (Trovatore) by Miss Gribble and |Mr Jennings, and duet from "Masaniello" by Messrs Kdwards and Boyle wore sung very acceptably, Mr Boyle also gave "Tho Marseillaise" (with chorus) and "II Balen," and Mr Jennings the tenor solo "Home." Mr Lonquet warbled a rondo of Professor Cailliau's own composition and Misses Staunton and Gribble in a very pleas ing manner oneof Campana's well-known pieces viz., "Sweet is the Dream." A pianoforte per formance of an air from "Norma," with variations, by Mies Campbell (a very youthful pianiste) waa well received and cordially ap plauded. Altogether the concert was a meri torious one, and ihe result should certainly be to impel the Society to redoubled exertions In their I efforts to gam popular appreciation and dis tinction, ■;-.'. ... *~. I

CABLEGRAMS.

• ireoter's Telegrams.] j Fighting \ln Tunis. . ;* PARIS, September 29. Telegrams received to-day from Tunis report that two "severe engagements have been fought between Arab insurgents and Tunisian troops, In both actions the latter were defeated. LONDON, September 29. Riots And Outrages In Ireland, - Intelligence to hand from Ireland reports that renewed riots directed against process. servers have occurred at several places ia that country. The more serious disturb ances have occurred at Roscrea, Mohill, ana Blara.

News has also beeu received of a dastardly outrage on a [landlord's residence at New Pallas. A barrel... of gunpowder was ex* ploded near the house and caused its, partial destruction. The perpetrators of tho outrage have not yet heen discovered,-.'-' COMMERCIAL Consols remain at 99J. New Zealand : securities are without change in price. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, .58s' New Zealand, ditto, 565; Adelaide flour, ex store, 42s ; Australian' tallow : best beef, 42s ; best mutton, 45s • best sides of Australian leather, 113s ||I There is fair demand for both deucriptions : of Australian sides. '. !, WOOL SALE. At the wool sale to-day 7,800 bales were offered. The tone of the auction (wasl rather weaker; 25,000 bales have been withdrawn from sale since the commence ment of the series.

AUSTRALIAN.

SYDNEY, Saturday.' NEW SOUTH WALES RKVENDJ..

The New South Wales revenue for last quarter amounted to £1,700,000, being an increase of £486,000 compared with the September quarter of last year. - The revenue for the nine;'months*-was £4,794,000, an increase of £1,465,000. The chief increases are.- Customs, £82.690. _?o Ci Uooo n&spiritß ' £27»262; specific duties,

Mr F. D. Yonge has been elected a member of the Diocesait Synod for Man gonui.

RICH GOLD YIELD. MELBOURNE, September 80!

The crushing of a patch of one hundred weight ot quart*, at Ballarat, has given the 11 extraordinary yield of 83 pounds of gold. . THE ITALIAN WARSHIP FLOATED-, ,:; SYDNEY, September 30.' H The Italian warship EUropa, which rai ashore on Thursday Island, off the norti. S coast of Queensland, last week, has siniiß'. ,-i been floated off without injury. ""■■■:■ THE CHRISTCHUROH EXHIBITION.; W ii.;" ADELAIDE, SeptemberSOi ; . It has transpired that the' New. Zealand Government have telegraphed to Messrs.)|| Joubert and Twopenny, promising their " support to the exhibition which the/pur pose organising in Christchureh next year. COMMERCIAL. •■ MELBOURNE, September 30- "~y

New Zealand feeding, pats are quoted at;',:, 3s 6d; milling sorts are worth3s Bd. , SYDNEY, September 30. NeW Zealand potatoes are quoted to-day y ; at £2 5s per ton. ''.":''■ ADELAlDE,'Saturday; *

The breadstuff's market is unchanged; 9 wheat, 5s 4d; town flour, £12155; country I brands,, £12 10s; freights to the UnitedM Kingdom from Adelaide, 50s; ditto from | out ports,'s2s Cd. , . .: -,

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Be brief, lor it is wita words as with sun- H beams; tne more they are condensed the deeper they burn.''—Soothky. '•.' ,■,••!.

Cheap Outdoor Breakfast—A roll on tho grass. "■''■ - "This spot seems rather wet and ex- . posed," as the drunken man said when he tell into tbe gutter. - Some one says tbat a horse's coat is the gift of nature, but thatanass's may be made by the tailor. ' - When you look into a man's eyes and ~: see a scoundrel there, are you sure that it is not a matter of reflection ? Tenders for the new Sayings Bank build ing will be called for in a fortnight," Oamaru blue stone is to he used for the front. , m Messrs E. Wakefield and William Postle- ; thwaithe are out for the Geraldine. Mr Thomas T. Gamble is gazetted Vice* Consul for the United States at Auck-;; land. In reply to a requisition,Mr Gilbert Car- . son will contest the mayoralty[ofWanganui. •Mr Henry Nathan also stands. *-.."' ' Mr Radcliffe, of the firm of Rad cliffe and Sons, of Oldham, England, who has;been staying in Tauranga for some time, has left for England. Mr Radcliffe takes three Tau ranga horses with him, one of which, Pen rose, was shipped to Auckland per s.s. Glenelg; The topsail schooner Clyde,, 87 tons, Captain Clarkson, has arrived at Tauranga from-Wanganuiy having experienced a'fenr rough-, paseage* .The Clyde briflj^6*i«» teet of totara.timber for Mr McLean, the contractor for the erection, of the Hairini bridge. • «: Dr.Trimble reports that the man Mar shall who broke his leg ait Whangaroa last week Is progressing fayourably. - The tolls of the Hamilton cart "bridge for the month of September amount to £69,18s sd, as against £70 Is 6d for the same month ; in 1880. ■*-..*,, ' ..*. ■*'•*:.'•. s,YY

The following notice appears in yester day's Gazette :—" That from and after the 31st of Marcb, 1882, the Naval Training; School established at Kohimarama", in Auckland district, shall cease to bo a Naval Training School." There "were 1,300:competitors for the' Quecn'B prite at Wimbledon this year. A young man named John Richard Via- ■;.'.'. cent, a. painter, of Hamilton, has been • committed to the asylum on the evidence of J Drs. Edgeldw and Beale. ■ Mr Masefield has engaged a man to superintend the coal boring operations at Mahurangi. The man Seivers, who was gored bya -is bull at Whangaroa a tew weeks ago, was so far recovered on Tuesday last as to be able to re?urn to his home at Kaeo. Professor Fraßer opens at Whangaroa r next week.' Our correspondent thinks he will find some curious bumps to read and explain there. Au lowa paper tells the story of a lady ... who took her child into the cemetery for the ; first time, and' upon showing him the ■ marble figure of a lamb upon a grave; was si. appalled to hear him exclaim : "I suppose "y an old sheep is-buried there." A professor lecturing on "English indns- i try" to a class of juveniles, informed them that it took seven men and a boy to make' a pin. "I expect/ said a little boy,_ "that 4 it's* the seven men that make that pin, and -'* that they use the boy to stick it into to see 1 if it's"sharp enough.", " ; ,',". , ..*,*.. .'.. "* If a cobbler lsguilty ofthe ojime of marrying two wives f it has been decided by. tbe highest authority that he must stick to '■_')■ his last ;. "" Acpuntry girl coming from the field, was ; told by her cousin that she looked as fresh as a daisy kissed by the,dew. "No indeed," was the simple reply, •' that :; wasn't Ms name," "•. * " There is no place like home," said a fop the other evening to a pretty young lady. ■*;"*. " Do you think so 5" said the young lady. ---" Oh, yes," was the reply, " Then," said _'~ she, "why don't you stay there 1" * ■ The luggage taken by the Crown Prince aud Princess of Germany and their suite to ;.*;* Norris .Castle on . their recent i arrival in •; England weighed nearly eight tons 1 Prometheus, to punish his pilfering, they say. Had a vulture to feed on his heart night and

day: Had'st thou, my good friend, been in his situa tion, The vu'ture, by Jove I would have died of star ration; " * An auctioneer, by birth a native of Ihe Green Isle, of course, caused to be printed on his handbills at a recent sale, "Every article sold goes to the highest bidder, un less some gentleman bids more." Messrs Yf. and G. Winstone are about to erect new warehouses for general purposes alongside their present establishment in Customhouse-street. New Zealand contributed £2,300 to the _, y relief fund raised on behalf of the families of Wesleyan ministers loßtinthe "Tare rua." The total at present is £2,500, but ; further Australian subscription are ex pected. - - The "Bay of Plenty Times" contains a i very flattering notice of the marriage of Mr Adam P. Home, of the firm of Home and Harvey, to Miss Harvey, the eldest - daughter of Mr W. Harvey, senior, of the firm of Harvey and Kirk. Mr Home for merly held positions in Mr J. C. Morrin's and Messrs Upton and Co.'s establishments, and he was for a considerable period a teacher in St. James's Presbyterian Sunday- j school,

fHE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY. OCTOBER 1.



Poecinl Advertisements. IN ORDER TO MAKE ROOM, for ensuing season's goods, and to reduce my LARGE! AND VARIKD STOCK OF WOOLLENS, I beg to inform my numerous customers ana thelgeneral publio that I have . [decided to REDUCE THK PRICES BIT TEN PER CENT. At the samo time i wish to Imply that every garment turned out will be, as usual, under my porSbnalßWervision, and, as heretofore, nothing but hand-work used. . In making this announcement, I trust to re oeivo an extra share of patronage, and to return thanks for past favours. H. L. POSSJSNESKIE, Merchant Tailor and Habitmakhr, SUOHTLAND-STfIKKT, AUCKLAND Opposite South British Insurance Company). Y\T INK is & yjf A L IH, Wholes ale and Retail CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS, AND CARPET WAREHOUSEMEN, BHORTLAND-STREKT, Beg to Inform the Publio that they havo Opened their New Warehouse WITH A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF FURNITURE, The Latest Novelties, anp The Newest Their stock of CARPETS, for Variety, Quality, and Prioe haa never been surpassed in Auokland. ' A large aßßOrtment of LINOLEUM and FLOOR CLOTHS in all widths. MATTINGS, MATS, and RUGS In great variety. Ihe Newest and Latest Patterns in Cretonnes and Trimmings. Silk and Worsted Reps, Cotelelnes, Tapestry, and Damask Coverings. Cloth and Tapestry Table Covers. Lace, Net, and Muslin Curtains. A large and well-assorted Stook: of all tho Newest Patterns in Toiletware. Agonts for the Iron Venetian Blinds—"The Blind of tho Period." These are the only perfect blinds made. The Largest Stook of Brass and Iron- BED STKADS and COTS in New Zealand to choose from. A oholoe assortment of Dolly Varden Down Quilts, Blankets. Bed and Table Linen Towels, Toilet Covers. &c, &o. Inspection Invited. WINKS & HALL, Shortland-street. YEW OPKINQ Q.OODS. MILNE & CHOYCE Have Just Received, and are now Showing .. a fu-x, assortment of SPRING NOVELTIES) All tho Latest Styles in MILLINERY, MANTLES, FICHUS, &C., HOSIERY, in Silk, Spun, Lisle, and Cotton, COLLARETTES, HEAD-DRESSES, CHILD'S ANTIQUE BONNETS, UNDERCLOTHING AND T BABY LINEN. Also, A VERY COMPLETE STOOK OF HOUSEHOLD LINENS. Milne and Choyce, Queen and Wellesley-stbeets, auckland. SPRING AND QUMMER, 1881. We have just received a Largo Shipment oi DKB33 GOODS, direct from the M___TT rACTURERB and made expressly fob os. therefore we are in a better position than ever to supply you with a really good Dress at a very low price. GARLICK & CRANWELL. THE CO-OPERATIVE CASH SYSTEM Ii now firmly established, and we shall continue our Drapery and Clothing Busi ness, only on Co-operative principles. NEW GOODS IN DRESS DEPART MENT. . ' Silk finished Lustres. BrilUant-uea and Alpacas ' '.• Persian and Cyprus Cords t. Norwich Poplins and Ango'aa French All-wool Foul c Cashmere Serges Do do Poplins and Satin Cloths Do do Klaatlo Beiges and Car melites Do do Cashmere and Viougna Cloths Melanges. Stripes, Cheoks, and Fancy Ombr- and Melitas In all shades, suitable for Trimmings. TO OUR OWN ESPECIAL ORDER 11 ■DL_.CK r\RESS pOODS. Splendid Value 11. French Merinoea and Cashmeres Biaok Lustres, Sergei and Beiges Crape Cloths. Cohurgs Russell, Persian and Cyprus Cords Indian Cashmeres The New Cherry-dye Silk-finished Double Warp Brilhan tine. GARLICK 6. CRANWELL. The New Spring Bolton Dress Sheetings Cream Cloths, Oatmeal Cloths Sateens, English Cambrics - ' Idra Cloths in all shades Reversible Printed DeLaines and Alex f- andras SILKS. Pym's Irish Poplins Rich Black and Coloured Gros Grains Gros dv Mondes, Grosdu Payß China, Pongees and Japanese, TRIMMING SILKS,. All the leading shades. GARLICK & CRANWELL. SPECIAL 11 The New Frenoh Satin Oatmeal Cloth for Dresses The only line In this market oan be obtained from GARLICK & CRANWELL. SPECIAL II £9 doaen Sample Summer Hosiery now being Cleared at Job Prloes. 6 dozen Pore Silk Shins, 6s 6d: worth 16s 6d : GARLICK & CRANWELL. NEW' GOODS IN FANCY DEPART MENT. ' Ombre Satins, Nets, Ties and Ribbons Chenille Flschua, Collarettes and Fringes Ladles' Fancy Laoe Collars Cream and White Laoes Lace and Silk Jersey Gloves and Mitts Dress Cords and Girdles, Coloured and '.'->•■-"■' Black Fanoy and Plain Hosiery GARLICK & CRANWELL, City Hall Aroade, Queen-street, Auokland. DUTS- OFF PRINTS. We have a Large Stook of Prints to open on Ist Ootober. Great variety of NKW Patterns. Pattern Cards now i■ • ■..*.; on view. . GARLICK & CRANWELL. QHOULD RE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF. To Parents and Guardians. SOMETHING .WORTH KNOWING! ,; Ihe JNew .Zealand Clothing Factory ARE NOW SELLING SPECIAL LINES OF BOYS' AND YOUTHS' ■"-; ' CLOTHING At Wonderfully Low Prices. Superior Fitting, Bnperlor Work manship, and First-class Materials. -.* ;.* Auckland Branch : . QUEEN-STREET (Opposite Theatre Royal), ''rAnd at Albert -street, Thames, ■■'" J. Fitzsimons, Branoh Manager, -~



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