SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

mnn OTA'Tiro IThiSKVOnlng, 930 HIGH WATER J To . mo rrow Morning, 0.53 BUNBBT.—This Evening, 6.21 * BUNHIBE.—To-Morrow MorninK, 5.5 . MOON'S AGE,-Fir3t Quarter, 30th, 4.26 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVKNINd. Kato McHroßor, schooner, Couch, from Lyttelton

TO-DAY. Glenelg, e.g.. Stoptienson, from Tauranga. Flngal, 8.a., Norris, from Mercury Bay Advance, schoonor, MeKenzlo, from 'j'alrua

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Rloearooma, B.s..Chatfleld. for Russell Oreti, s.s., Campbell, for Gisborno Waiwera. schooner, Bushell, for Russell Black Prince, cutter, Frost, for Levnka

TO-DAY. Krlemhllda, Eohoonor, Bathurst, for Whangaroa Bella Brandon, schooner, Iheot, for Mitchell Group Seablrd, brigantlno, Smith, for Kaipara

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

liondon—Rakaia. ship, early Sydney— Hero, abont November 7 Melbourne, via South— Rlngarooma, Friday Taranaki and Sonth-Waitaki. Tuesday Gisborno and Napier—Southern Cross. Saturday Russell, WhaogHroaand Mongonui-Wellington or Glenolg, Monday Tauranga-Glenelg or Wellington, Monday and ' Thursday Whangarei and Whangarei Heads—Argyle, Tuesday and Friday Manga wai- FiDgal, Thursday Moroary Bay—iftnKal, Monday

IMPORTS.

Por Kate Maogregdr-500 bags oats and SO cheeses.—G. S. Jakins, Custom-house street. Per Kate McGregor, from Lyttelton—lso sacks floor, 650 sacks oats, 71 cheese.

EXPORTS.

Per Oretl for Gisborno and Napier—l 2 sets truck wheels, 17 boxes soap, 10 half-phests tea, 2 bales leather, 17 boxes candles, 3 cases vestas, 2 oases oil, 5 casks vinegar, 3 boxes tobacco, 5 cases drugs, IS'bundles mouldings, 39 oases drapery, 6 sacks boms, 25 bags malt, 42 Bcoket pipes, 4 cases fruit, 19 paokages furniture, 10 oolls wire, U oars, 9 cases tins, 76 cases fruit, 26 cases glass. 31 coils rope, 18 bales tow, 6 bales lashings, IS cases salmon, 30 begs nails, 3 cases churns, 10 bundles grates, 7 bundles spades, 12 cases castor oU, 33 kegß paint, 9 cases hardware, I baloa matting, 12 packages joinery, 20 doors, SO oases white lead, 100 casss and packages sun dry merchandise.

Inwards Coastwise.—Leo, from Waifceke, ■with .JO tons wood'; Totara, from Port Chailes, with 32,000 feet timber; Advance, from Tairua, \rith 40,000 feet timber; Lizzie, from Tairua, •with33,olo foet timber; Pnkapuka, from Patua, with 21.000 ft Umber.

Outwards Goastwisb.—Leo, for Waiheko; Totara, for Port Charles- Ocean, for Russell: Ltezie, forWangamato. ,

The brigantine Seagull cleared at the Cnstoms for Kaipara to-day, she loads timber, and proceeds to Lyttelton.

The brigantine Peerless is now undergoing a general overhaul and survey in lhe dock. She baa been stripped and caulked. The boring and opening operation shews her to be almost as good as when new. Captain Pbilip Jones has bean supervising the Burvey, and the Peerless will probably be re-classed Al in Bureau Veri-

The s.b. Flngal, from Mercury Bay this morn - f?B'' """JBht three passengers, viz, Mrs King, Messrs Campbell, and Scott.

The now steam launch bnilt by Messrs Carr and Sons, lor Napier, was turned into the water yesterday, and is now lying alongside of Qaeen i street Wharf. She looks a well bnilt boat, and seems well adapted for the trade into which she sa atiout to enter.

The following' telegram was posted outside of the Harbour Board Office to-day:—"Russell, Oct 27. Large barque passing Sonth. Wind S.W OlowinK strong. — Baker, Harbour Master." Tho vessel will most probably prove the barque C A. Littlefleld, whloh left New York for thia port on Jane 18th, and is now therefore 131 days cut, or the Stracathro, S3 days from London.

Mi Harrison, of Breakwater Road, has now in hand a flno lookiDK and commoaious yacht, built to the order of Dr Wright. She is in tended both for trading and pleasuring purposes, and judging from bor present appearance will be a good sailer. Her dimensions are:—length, 23ft; beam,.7ftSin; depth, 3ft

Messrs Hewson and Melville havo just turned out a large clinker-built yacht to tbe order of Mr A. B. Donald. She measures 2-if tin length. has Bft beam, and 3ft 6ln depth. She is intended for the island trade, and will be ussd in the collection ot copra. The Mazeppa will take her down next trip.

| The s* Oroti left for Gisborne and Napier at 8 oclock last evening. Passengers: Misseg Tye._Howard, Wrlggs, and Messrs Loughlln aid Davidson.

"She S.S. Glenelg left Tauranga at 4.30 p.m. yesterday and arrived in harbour at 5.30 a m. *?-°?. y- Passengers: Mesdames Brown and Godbery, Miss Worsley, Messrs Gibbs, Camc beU,-.Heath, Kohn. Manning, Wood, Watt, Ne"wberry, Hick, Goriby, Ferguson, Rhodeß, Mooro, Pollea, Wrigley, Worsley, Hankinson, Constable Whelan and prisoner.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURE.

Bowena, S.S., Scott, (or Waitara

The sis. Lalla Roofch is expßoted to arrive irom Waitara to-morrow morning, and returns thither, according to announcement, ac noon.

The s.s. Rowena left at 1 p.m. yesterday for Waitara, with 2 sets.harrows, 10 bars iron, 5 cases kerosene, Z kegs powder, s cases sundries, and one passenger.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

Port Albert, this aay. The Durham sighted two fore-and-ai BOlioonero coming in this morning.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

WHAN6AKEI, thia day. Sailed: Argyll), s.s., for Auckland, 10 a.m. Rcbseix, this day. Arrived: Bingaroama, s.s., from Auckland, 5.30 a.m. • Wait »ba, this day. Arrived: Eowona, s.g,, from Onehunga, 10 s.m. Fort Chalmbrb. yesterday. Arrived : Sea Toler, barque, from liveroooi. Sailed: Arawata. s.s., for Northern ports. Pas - sengers for Auckland:—Messrs Platt, Kelly, Dalgleish, Rose, and Mrs Smith,

COMMERCIAL.

Kvkninq Stab Office, Thursday.

MB ALFRED BCCKLAND'S WEEKLY REPORT. At the usual sale of hides, skins, wool and tallow, on Tuesday last, hides and skins ■were in britk enquiry. Hides ranged from 3d 'to id the lb: calf sJiins.Std and 3&d the lb; lamb skins, lOd; fall-wool sheep skins, 4s 3d to Gs 7d each; wool in grease, rid to 7|d the lb; tallow, 21s 6d and 22s the cwt. At Papakura, on Wednesday, a moderate Bupply of cattle met a steady demand, at fully late values.

AUCKLAND SHAREMARKET.

00T088R27. S , Bank of N.Z.—Sellers, £2310s Colonial Bank—4Bs 3d; Sellers, 48s 6d S.B. Insurance—Bayers, 575: Sellers, 60s Union Insurance—9ellers. 21s 6d Auckland Gas—Bayers, £10 . Union Sash and Door Co.—Buyers, £7 5s ' sellers, £7 10s N.Z. Loan and Mercantile—Sellers, £8 2s Gd " Tanpiri Coal—Buyers, 10s Moanataiari-Buyers.lOS" • Success (Waitakuuri)-Sellers, 3s 6d ■ Home Rule—Sellers, 10s Qneen of Beauty—Bayers, is Caledonian—Buyers, 8s Gd; Sellers, 10s Chairman. '

Mail Notice.

Mails will Closk as Under.—

Tina Day. For tauranga, Ohinomutu, and Osotlkl. per Glonolg, at i p.m.

Friday, 28th instant. For Waltara; etc, per Lalla Hooka, at S a.ra, Por b.s. Klnßarooma as follow !—

For India, China, Japan.Medlteranoan Forts, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For Gisborne, Napier, Southern porta, Auo trallan Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brlndlsi, for iottera. Sec.,- specially bo prepaid and addressed, at 11 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at HI a.m. Late letters till 11.2 D a.m.

ForWaihokoand Coroirrcindol k per Coromandol, at 2.30 p.m. . For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipn, Whan garoi, TaugiEußv and Mangapai, por Argilo, at i pirn. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at 4.30 p.m.

Saturday, 29th' instant. For Walwora, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai. &c, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Waltara, &0., per Macgregor, at 1 p.m. For Gisborne and Napier, per Southern Croso, atl p.m. For Thames, pet Rotomahana, at 1.59 p.m. .

Tuesday, Ist November. For Turanaki and Southern ports, per Wanakit, at 1 p.m.

Tuesday, November stb. Per b.b. Kcalandla, as follows :—

Kor Sandwioh Island", United States of America, Canada, British Columbia. Control 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 foe Of Blxpenoe, In addition to the postage, will bo reoelved by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will be duo in London on Tues day, Deosmber 20,1331.

S. B. BI3S, Chiei Postmaster. Chief Post-offloe. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

October 27,1881.

Theatre Royal—Carey's Operatic Company, .' The Pirates of Penzance," S p.m.

Queen-street—Chase's American Theatre ol Art, 2 till 10 p.m.

Choral Hall—Amateur Performances: "Guy Mannering" and " The CenBUB, 7.30 p.m.

Y.M.C.A.-Dovotlonal, 7.30 p.m,

St. Andrew's Mutual Improvement Society. Debate: " Ought Public Libraries and Museums to be Opened on Sundays? 1 Affirmative, Mr S. E. Davis; negative, Mr Bachanan; 7.30 p.m.

Masonic Hall, Newton — Annual District Meeting of Foresters (Auckland Districts Ban quet, 8 p.m.

Temperance Hall—Discussion on the Mosaic account of Creation—Meesra Geo. A> Brown and Win. Cooper—7.3o p.m.

Birth.

SCHISCHKA.—On October 23rd, at her re i. mdonco. Alexandra-street, the wife of 9, Schischka of a daughter.

Death.

ASHKR.—On Ootober 27th, at her residence, Hobson-atreet, Mrs. J. H. Asber, agod 51 years. lhe funeral will loavo her late residence) in HobßOn-street, on Friday, 28th instant, at 3 p.m. Friends ploaso accept this Intimation, CIIAPLIN.-On 26th instant, at her lato resi dence. Livcrpool-Btreet, Mrs Ellen Chaplin; aged 43 years. The funeral will loavo her late rosldence to-morrow (Friday), at 2.30 p.m.

LLOYD.—On the 20th instant, at his late resi dence. Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Noll Lloyd, lato Of Oroonock, Scotland ; aged S6 years. The funeral will take place to-morrow (Fri day), at 3.30 p.m. Friends will ploaso accept this invitation.

Notices to Correspondents.

Spobt.—No,

KyQoiKKßasks! "Could you inform me if the Now Zealand time has ever toaten the English on a raco-oourae, and when J" Perhaps some of our sporting readers can supply the infor mation.

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27,1881.

For the cause that lacks assijlance, For the wrong that needs resistanc For the future in the distancei And the good that we can do.

Is speaking yesterday of the fatal con sequences of a native outbreak upon the prosperity of Auckland, we alluded to the extraordinary progress which Auckland is now making (largely through the good understanding with the natives, and the extension of settlement in native districts). A return, gazetted yesterday, affords an un expected but most forcible confirmation of these remarks. The return referred to gives the arrivals and departures of pas-' sengers at each of the principal ports of the colony for the past nine months, and it shews that while the departures at Dunedin and Wellington positively ex ceed the arrivals, and the balance of arrivals over departures in',Canterbury was very trifling, there has been a most sub stantial gain to the population of Auckland from this voluntary immigration. If interpiovincial returns were kept, we are convinced that the result would he still more in our favour. The return speaks for itself : Arrivals. Departures. In- Decrease, crease. Auckland 2461 1473 991 — Lyttolton 819 HO 179 — Wellington 514 1031 — 517 Danedin 1811 2181 — 337 The total arrivals in Now Zealand of people from foreign (outside) ports during the nine months wa5.7,060, and the depar tures 6,582, shewing a net gain for the colony of only 478: the gain in Auckland Provincial District alone, a3 shewn above, was 991; but these totals prove that the average of the remainder ot the colony has been losing population, instead of gaining by immigration.

We cannot understand how any sane man, examining these figures by the light of his own observation of the extraordinary growth and prosperity everywhere around him—and inquiring into its cause—can tolerate for one moment any policy that would disturb our present excel lent relations with the natives, or imperil the confidence of English agriculturalists who are on the eve of settling in this part of New Zealand. The refusal by Te Whiti of the apple reserves offered him, and the opposition of his helpless band against the power ot the Government may appear the act of a madman; Te Whiti and his followers, however, are disappointed men, who have comparatively little at stake. But what should be said of the sanity of a community that would de liberately risk a prosperity unparalleled in its history; that would expose the lives and homes of its frontier settlers to the ill-will of turbulent, dissatisfied, roving bands of natives; in the pursuit of a quarrel which has neither justice, expediency, or necessity to excuse ■it ? We say the ad vocates of such a course—if any there be— are not merely insane, but their insanity is of that character which is dangerous to the community, and requires restraint. We mean, of course, those who have seriously considered the subject with the aid of the best evidence—for, no doubt, the bulk of the popnlar feeling in an opposite direction comes from a want of thought, an impatience and lack of sympathy with habits of the Maoris, and above all that pugnacity and British pluck which is always ready for a row. But let the matter be thought out carefully in all Us bearings, and the_ better judgment must decide in no uncertain voice against war.

Among a number of dispatches to the Go. vemor, which have just emanated from the Government printing officers one relating to the visit of the Detached Squadron and the young princes to the colonies. We find that Earl Bimberley wrote on the 9th of May notifying the Governor that Auckland was on the list of ports to be visited by the Squadron. Enclosed in the despatch was an Admirality minute,dated Sth April,shewine that this port was included in the original route for Australasia, Why we were made the only deviation from that programme is still an unexplained mystery.

The recent employe's in Mr A, Mackie's coachmaking business enjoyed a drive into the country this afternoon, at the expense of their former master, who has retired from business.

Major Morrow invites all volunteers who are willing toiorm a corps under his com mand for active service at Parihaka to meet him at the Drill-shed at eight o'clock this evening, when all informa'.oia respecting Government pay, outfit, etc., will be laid before them.

llcv. li. 1\ Macnicol, Moderator of Ses sion at Tauranga, left for that place.by the Glcnclg this afternoon, With the object; of dispensing the Communion to the Presby terian congregation at that place. He Will return on Thursday next

The Government havu chartered tho Botomahana'to Convey tho Thames coiltiu gent for sorvico on the Waimato Plains to Auckland. Tho gokllielda army id ekpected to arrive here at About three to'cldck cm Saturday afternoons

Tho farther hearing of the charge of per jury against William Morton, in boiinection with tho Wado smuggling cases, was ad journed UntU-Fiiday, (to-morrow), Mr Porcival requests us to remind intend ing exhibitors at the Auckland Agricultural and , Pastoral Association Show that tho latest day for receiving entries of exhibits is Saturday next. Wo would also remind our readers that the sale of privileges in connection with tho Show takeo place at Messrs B. Toaks and Cos. mart to-morrow.

Mr Adams announces that his totalieator sweep on the Melbourne Cup will be opehed on Saturday next, at tli« shop of Mr Jones, tobacconist, after the tlosc or the sweep on the Victorian Derby, which is now open at tho sanfc place. A. niistalco occurs ih our adyortis'emen't, pn the front page, the per cen'tageon 'the tli'ird htorso should read 20 per cent,, not 25 pßr cent.

.. Messrs. Poulgrain, O.K. Court Pride of Darnell, and J. Smith, District Secretary, (the Thames delegates to tho Foresters' District Meeting), arrived hero yesterday. The meeting is to be held this afternoon and a banquet will eventuate in the evening.

The many friends of tho KoV.T. W.Dunn (who recently received his license from the Auckland Presbytery) will be glad to hear that he is to be offered the pastoral charge of Pokenoand the surrounding districts.

Mr Barry O'Neil, an old Auckland fa vourite, has returned with tho Cary Opera Troupe, and will soon appear as tne Najor- General in tho "Pirates of Penzance," a part that he has played with considerable effect down South.

Soon after the arrival of tho Bingarooma from the South yesterday, it was discovered that eleven boxes of cigars had been stolen from tho vessel, most probably between Napier and this port. Sergeant Martin was communicated with, and after a thorough search, two of the mtssing puck ages were discovered ia the forecastle. How they got there, nnd whore the balance is, however, still remain a mystery.

This morning at about '9.30, Mr Mackie, agent for the Rotomahnha, observed a school ot black fish disporting themselves in the harbour off Stokcs's point. The school gradually sailed down the harbour, and when off Calliope Point began spouting vigorously, which recreation they continued till out of sight. Mr Mackie and other by standers arc convinced that the animals were not porpoises, one of the piscatorial battalion that passed within half a mile of the wharf being fully 30 feet in length.

It would appear that the Remuera Hall is erected on the site of an old Rraveyard, in fact two ancient gravestones Took rieht into a back door off the stage. Tho first time the Reiuucra'amateura attempt Ram let, or some other piece reqtiiririg a grave yard scene, we Would suggest that the afore said door be left opem It would probably be the first occasion in tho history of the Thespian art in Which real monuments to dead humanity were called into requisition, for the purpose of producing dramatic effect.

Mr Ctlry (cays the Wellington Post)ishav t ing a juvenile "Pirates" Company inaugu rated, and expects to produco tho opera in about five weeks. The chorus will consist of 15 boys and 15 girls, and about 10 juve nile " principals." Mr S. Ciniino has commenced to put the children through their musical facings, and Mr Carey willj on his return to -Wellington, instruct them in their " business.'1 It is his intention to make a tour with the youthful troupe.

Tho Thames " Star " is very severe on Mr Speight. It says :—Mr Speight is telling a very funny Btory about GrahametowD. He says that ho will introduce Sir George Grey to the electers of Auckland City East, and then Sir George Grey will introduce Mr Speight to the electors of Grahanistown, If Sir George should do such a thing, it will be on the same principle as the English nobleman when he declared that ho felt a strong inclination to put his valet into tho House of Commons.

The case of breaking and entering a storo at Awitu in September, in which the natives Kohi, Rang), Ropiha, and Heta were charged with forcibly entering and stealing tea, grog, and other things, the property of Jacob Christmann and other.-', was con tinued through, the whole of yesterday without coming to a close. The evidence was very conflicting, and it was difficult to connect the evidence of the native wit nesses. The evidence was taken before Mr JBarstow. Mr' Pardy conducted the case, and Mr Laishley appeared for the prisoners. At the close of the examina tions for the defence, Mr Pardy called re butting evidence, and said that he had several other witnesses to call. His Worship remarked that Mr Pardy had stated at the opening that the case would only occupy a day, and already it had occupied the greater portion of Jive'days. Mr Pardy replied that the case bad grown and expanded beyond his anticipation. The case was resumed this afternoon.

The dramatic performance tendered by a number of lady and gentlemen amateurs in aid of the fund for liquidation of the lia bility on St. Thomas's Church takes place this eveniDg at the Choral Hall. The piece selected is the dramatised version of Sir Walter Scott's celebrated novel, "Guy Manncriog," to be followed by a farce called "The Census," and we are informed that no pains have been spared to make the per formance."go off" in a creditable manner. Mr HaUtead assumes the title role, and th» following ladies and gentlemen, we believe, will also take part :— Mißses Reynolds, Hal stead, Waterhouse, Nathan, Green, and Mrs Waterbouse.and Messrs Gordon Goocb, Daw son, Alderman, Stone, Taylor, Lawrence, Charter, Woods, and Parish. Effectivn seen nery has been procured and a temporary stage erected. We have no doubt but that there will be a. large attendance. Through in advertence yesterday, Mrs Revitt was named as one of the performers. She takes no-part in the representation.

The annual meeting in connection with the Wesleyan Methodist Homo Mission was held in the Grafton Road Church last evening, Mr Edward Wayto presiding. There was only a moderate attendance. The report was read by Mr Clayton, and showed that considerable progress had been made in the work,. Be said there was, however, necessity for an extended effort on the part of the Church. Addresses suitable to the occasion were delivered by Eevs. Wallis, Saddle, Isltt, aud La-wry, the latter deal ing with tbe present Maori trouble on the Plains. He said the last interview Tawhiao had with the late Mr Schnackenberg, was obtained for the special purpose of securing a Bible and hymn-book. This would show how his thoughts were then tending. The Waikato mission was once a large one, and to a large extent was in . the hands of their body—at ono time they could claim over 1,000 members, but not many now. The actions of a cer tain section in abusing their saperior know ledge Bervod to oppose the very principles which the missionaries intended to carry among the people. Still the seed sown was beariog good fruit,tind lie hoped thuji would all take more interest in the work. Selec tions of sacred music were rendered during the evening. After voteß of thanks had been accorded to the speakers, the meeting i concluded with prayer.

Mr C. F. Mitchell, an old journalist, has issued a small newspaper at Pacroa, Ohine muri, bearing the title of " Tho Hauraki Tribune." Spealcing of the now find at Te Aroha, itsays: "Thenewgroundfoundat Te ArohabyHone Werahiko promises to prove a large and valuable extension of the Kau raki Goldfiold. The country itsetf is a part of the purchase made some time since from the Ngatirahiri or Te Aroba natives, and not a few persons were found at the time to declare that the £4,000 paid away was t waste of public money. The reef is a clear and well defined body of stone, and shows gold quite freely enough to make sure of from one to two ounces to the* ton, Mr Charles McLean and Mr John Moore have shown us samples of the stone, and wo are satisfied from the description of the country, fine soft brown sandstone, that the true gold belt has at last been traced iv this part of tho field. The country is in the Tauranga County, but all supplies, ma chinery, and everything else will have to come from this side, The country is rough beyond any conception of those who have not been in back country. We are told the County Engineer is|to[lay off & line of road. "We hardly know if the Engineer is likely to hare sufficient knowledge of the line of country to do so. Thero is an old gum track into the country, which is most likely to be available ; but a good prospect ought to be made before laying oft any new track. The natives havo pegged off 10 claims, and the country generally is pegged out for about 4 miles. Some 150 miners' rights have been taken out."

Chase's Exhibition of mechanical figures has been A great success. Large numbers of people have attended nightly to Bee the multitude pJE motions they aroinade''to go through: by means of. the ingenious machinery concealed sohiowhero llohind. Children'will now ue admitted iU balf pribci anu no doubt tho 'opportunity ;yrill bp largely availed of, for, the juveniles cannot fail to bo amused. The curious org'rin or orchestrione'tte still discourses its excellent inuafe.

A regular monthly communication of tho Eden Lodge (Masonic) was hold on Tuesday evening. Bro. Warren, W.M., presided. At the conclusion of the routine business, Bro. Warren called Bro. Thomas Faulder to the pedestal, and in the names of the officers and brethren presented to Bro. Faulder, tho treasurer, a handsomely finished nnd massive treasurer's jewel, bearing the following inscription t—"Pre sented to Bro. Thos. Fauldor by tho officers and brethren of Lodge Eden, ns a token of respect and esteem.—October 28, 1881,'' The presentation was accompanied with suitable remarks by the president, and suitably acknowledged by Bro. Faulder.

A number of Auckland gentlemen in terested in boating matters hove decided npon the formation of a Canou Club, similar to those of Lyttelton and other southern ports. Mr Harrison, of Breakwater Koad, has received an order for the first of a series of canoes, the length of the present one being about 15 feet, while others will aVoragefrom 14 feet to 18 feet In length They will be very light and easily Carried by one man. A canoe race is certainly a novelty here, and judging from the suCcesg which such events meet with in other places.our Kegatta Committees will not bo far wrong in assisting the promoter by every means in tbeir power—by placing races of that description on tho yearly programmes and oilcring substantial prizes for bom petition.

A quantity of human /skeletons has been found in a tree near Opotiki... The corres pondent of the Taurabga "Times" says: —" An incident of, considerable interest to flocal arclinjologists has transpired hero. Somo distance up tho Otora Gorge, on a portion of tho estate or Thomas Black, Esq., ah enormous puketca tree, probably many hundred years old, Las been blown down, disclosing tho astounding fact that the whole of the hollow interior, extending from the root 3to tho first fork, about forty five feet, has been filled- with human bodies, Since its fall these have hurst out as tho butt or tho treo in the iorm of a confused heap of skeletons. A more extraordinary sight than this monarch of the forest lying prone and dis charging a perfect hecatomb of human skeletons can scarcely be conceived of. Some are nearly perfect, while others are mixed up in a chaotic mass of heads, hnnds, feet, arms, and legs indiscriminately. All tho Maoris here eeom to have bean quite unaware of this natural charnel bouse, and deolare that it must have happened long before their or their fathers' time. Indeed, tho appearance of the tree fully justifies the supposition that it must have been some hundreds of years since this novel family vault was filled with its ghastly occu pants."

To the Editor: Sir,—Through tho medium of your columns I should like to ask the ones in power (whoever they may bo) tho caoso of the humbug and bother attached to some of our country Courts. A month ago I paid for tho issuing of two summonses to the caso to bo tried before Mr Cleudon, in Helonsvillo. After Waiting for a month I received a telegram from tho clerk of tho Court informing mo that my case was to be tried on the 26th of this month. I wont up, my lawyer going with mo. Arriving there, I was informed by tho clerk that he had just got a telegram from tho Magistra'o authorising him to adjourn all eases for atout a month. Whose fau It is it ? Can a R.M, do just as ho pleases ! Is he allowed to appoint a day for hearing and then without any notice adjourn? It means lost time and expenses, both to myself and the defendant. Would it not bo tho better way to have a regular appointed time for tho Court to be held ? Then all parties con cerned would be prepared and not be humbugged as many were to-day.—Yours, &a, Ben. E. Turner.

E)Who's Who?-The Elector's Vade Mkoom.—See to-morrow's " Observer."

Thb Proclamation op War—Extra ordinary dlsolosures.—See to-morrow'a "Ob servor.'*

It will pay you to consult "Tho Bureau," whioh represents tho Advertiser, not tho Pub lisher, before spending any money in nowsoapor advertising out of Auckland. Stichbary'a Build inns, Queen-street.—(Advt.)

The interesting forvico of song compiled by Mary Palmer, ontillod "Lifo of Samnol," will be given to-morrow evening by tho mem bers of St. Paul's Sunday-school oboir, com moncing at seven o'clock. The choir bad a vory euooessful practice last evening. At tho olosti of the service a collection will be made on bohalf ot the funds ot tho school.

Tklkphone Exchange. — The " Ob server" is now on tbe telephone exchange annunciator No. 32), and items ot interest may be communicated (privately and confidentially) direct to the editor's ear from any o( the offices Ot the circuit.

SUDDEN DEATH OF MR NEIL LLOYD.

We regret to announce tho domiso of Mr Neil Lloyd, the well-known rope-maker of Ponsonby Road. Tho sad event took place at 10 o'clock laat night, at his priatc res i dence, and was entirely nexpected either by the family, or by the deceased gentle man himself. He had been ailing some' time from diabetes, and rheu matism, but his condition was not so seriouß as to create any apprehension or uneasiness amongst his friends, nor indeed sufficiently disabling as t« prevent him from exercissing a general suppervision over his factory operations. Ho retired to rest shortly before ■ ten o'clock last night, after having en joyed his pipe, and shortly afterwards, his respiration became all at onco impeded. He laboured for breath, and in alarm at his state, Miss Lloyd sent for medical assistance. Before it was forthcoming, • however, her father sank into unconsciousness aud peace fully expired. Several members of the family were from home at tbo time, and their distress on receiving the news of the bereavement was rendered all the more poignant by the absence of any anticipation of its imminence. The deceased was an old colonist. He arrived here 25 years ago, and afterprovidiug for the maintenance of his family betook himself to tho Victorian diggings, where he amassed some mnucy, Returning hither he started a rope walk, which was afterwards formed into the Company which now carries on operations, He leaves a large family, two members of whichjaro married.

ELECTION NOTES.

Major Harris addressed the electors of Franklin North, at the school-house, Drury, last evening, and received a vote of confidence.

Morris, a candidate for the Tanranga electorate, addresses tho electors at Puriri this= evening. . ■ Another candidate is spoken of for Egruont, in the person of Mr Woolcock. Mr Eugene Connor is announced as a candidate for Buller.

Mr Crawford _ will take the electors of Franklin South into his confidence on the 4th of November next.

The new roll for Waitemata contains 450 more names than the old one. The present electoral strength of Waitemata is 1,800. South Dunedin will be contested by Mr Lamach.

The printing of the new rolls is making excellent progress. That of Paruell con tains 917 names; Marsden, 1,726; Auck land West, 855; Rodney, 1,305; Franklin South, 1,495; Franklin North, 1,381.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

TE AWAMUTU, this day,

| A meeting of Grey supporters was held here yesterday for the purpose of securing the return of "Liberal" candidates, who will be shortly announced. It was stated at the meeting that Mr J\ A. Whitaker would probably be'withdrawn in favour of Major Jackson, but it was decided that ,neither Major' Jackson nor Mr McMinn need expect any support from tbc Grey electors. An Executive Local Committee was formed, and Mr Grcaham, solicitor, elected chairman of Committee, to act in' unison with the other committees now form* ing throughout the district, with head quarters at Hamilton.

1« VERCARGHJ/, this day.

In connection with the Hokonui election, at Lumsden, Mr P. Finn proclaimed him self an out and out Greyite. An unanimous vote of confidence was recorded.

Notwithstanding the large number con veyed by special train, via Waimate Jrail way, to Mr Drivers' meeting, at the Gore, only 100 were present. Messrs Cowan and Driver, at the Gore, both obtained votes of confidence. Very few, however, held up their hands at Mr Cowans' meeting, though the meetings were substantially the same. Nearly all me unanimous for Mr Driver,

THE TROUBLE WAIMATE PLAINS.

{BY TISLEOEAI'H—OWN CSORREBI'ONDBNr,) THE ACTION ,~ofr~JtiEl GOVERN MENT,

WELLINGTON, this day. Up to 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon the Go vornraent had received no .news from the coast, except a telegram from Mr Bryce, announcing that everything was quiet, and that tho new additions to the Constabulary were being organised.

CALLING ON THK VOLUNTEERS,

The warrant calling out tho volunteers for active service, though placed in tho hands of the Govomof for signature on Tuesday tiight, had not been signed so far as I have been able to learn up to a late hour last night. This would indicate that the Governor still protests against the action of his K« spousible Advisers,and will have no band in tho matter. The Wellington con tingent of tho volunteers, however, has loft for the front, the Government having determined, during the. day, to act without tho Governor's warrant. Major Atkinson was a passenger' per Hinemou last night for Taranaki. There was groat excitement on the whurf when the volunteers embarked, and tho cheering was vociferous. As the vessel was leaving the wharf* the men on board sang, "There's no place like home." They would doubtless keenly appreciate this before they quitted the vessel.

Landing of Wellington Volunteers.

(fiY TELECUtAPfri—OWN CditItKSPONDENT.)

OPUNAKE, this day.

Tho Wellington Navals landed by eleven, and the Hinemoa left for Nelson at once. Tho N avals remain here for a few days. Sixty-one of the A.U, march to-morrow for Pungarehu. The Hon. Major Atkinson and Native Minister are here.

Shipping me Wellington Volun teers.

[BY TELECJRAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, Wednesday. The Hinemoa with the Wellington Navals left for Opunako shortly after 7 o'clock last n'ght. A tremendous crowd of people lined the wharf and breastwork. As tho vessel moved away the men were heartily cheeredt Lieutenant Bennet goes in command. Ho has received a captain's commission while in charge of the detachment. Captain Ben nett was this afternoon presented with a pair of handsome revolvers by his fellow clerka in tho ofllce Of Messrs Buckly, Staf. ford, and Fitzherbort, in appreciation of the prompt manner in which he proffered his services and the energy he displayed in organising tbc contingent. Captain Bonnar, of the West Coast (Middle Island), has telegraphed to the Government, asking if the Volunteers there offered their services, would they be ac cepted.

The U Battery of Artillery and Temuka have commuoicatod that they could supply 50 men at short notice

The Governor Signs the Warrant.

This Day, 12.37,

The warrant calling out for active service all volunteers in any district whore any corps has offered its services has now been signed ty His Excellency. -

THE LATEST.

Mil BRYCE RELEASES TrIE TWO PRISONERS.

WELLINGTON, this day. Mr Bryco has released the two Maori prisoners, and sent them to Te Whitt with a note informing him of what is being done. WHAT TE WHITI SAYS. It is reported, but the report wants con firmation, that Te Whiti has expressed dis approval of the action of the natives in pulling down settlers' fences, and states that is not the way ho n.eana to proceed, MR BRYCE aT OPUNAKE. Mr Bryco went to Opunake to-day to meet Major Atkineou.

CHRISTCHURCH, Wednesday. The City Guards have been instructed to hold themselves in rcadines to go to the trent.

The Artillery are waiting to hear from their colonel at Wellington before doing anything.

Reported Defection of Major Kemp,

Reports have been received from Upper Wangauui that three or four hundred of the Upper Wanganui natives have gone over aud joined Te Whiti, and that Major Kemp intends to cast in his lot with the Prophet. It is to bo hoped that this rumour is not true, because Major Kemp would prove a formidable antagonist, and the Upper Wan^anui is a country from which it would be almost impossible to dislodge the insurgents should war break out. Kemp s people have, however, been discon tented and troublesomo for a long time past.

Attitude of the Auckland Volun teers.

We learn that at a meeting of officers of the Auckland volunteer corps last Monday it was resolved, that should the Govern ment ask for the assistance ot the force as a body they would be prepared to go, but the feeling was against any isolated company or section of a company volunteering on its own hook, as it was thought desirable to keep the companies intact, aud if they go out for active service to go under their owii officers.

SCINTILLATIONS.

" Be brier, tor it v with words as with sun beams ; tno more they areoondengad the dees or they burn,"—Bouthkx.

Stirring Times.—The jam season. The Pomeroy Company opened at Wel lington, last night, to a good house. A Rising Difficulty,—Getting up with the lark.

Counter Marching.—Shop walking, The annual meeting of tho Break o'Day 6.M. Co. lapsed lor want of a qnoruxn. A Dead Level.—A flat churchyard. The Timaru Agricultural show, held yes* terday, was a great success. A "Common" Practice.—Rifle competi tion.

The miners employed at the "Westport Colliery have struck, in consequence of a dispute with the manager. Why did the cormo-rant ? and how high did the fire-fly? Wo understand that about fifteen Auck land recruits ior the Armed Constabulary leavo by the Ringarooma to-morrow for Wellington. A child being asked what were the three groat feasts of the Jews, replied, "Break fast, dinner, and supper." A lady, joking about her nose, said, " I had nothing to do in shaping it. It was a birthday present." Useless Mute-Jlatioii.—Cutting out a deaf man's tongue. , •The police prosecutions at Wellington, against several publicans, for alleged adul teration of spirits, fell through. " Dreadful Stories."—The upper stories and attics after dark.

The Hon, .G. M. Waterhouso recently presented a cheque for £140 to the Welling ton Ladies' Christian Association.

A man named Robert Crisp, was killed atEilmoa, near Dimcdin, yesterday, through the capsizing ot a dray. The Rev li. F. Macnicol is expected to preach at Tauranga next Sunday. The steamer Grafton put back to Wei lington yesterday with her shaft injured. Female coachmen is the latest novelty in Paris,contemplated by a new cab company. All the newspapers in Prague have been suppressed and the University closed by the Government,

Napoleon's " N " on the Seine bridges is being chiselled off. Watches are smuggled into Italy from Switzerland through carrier pigeons. The Mines Department nave agreed to pay half the costs of the diamond drill to Tuapeka, the total expense not to exceed £1,500. A recent muster of the Wellington Naval Brigade was attended by 210 men. Mr James Bodell, of Tamanga, has an unexploded 1001b. conical aholl, which was turned up on the race-course when the ground was being ploughed a few weeks ago. It is one of the many shells thrown at the Gate Pah fight, but must hare been fired very wide of the Pali,

POLICE COURT —This day:

(Before J. B. Maodondld, Esq.., BiM.) ~, A Wild* FellowI.—Martin LcntraDge.'un korapt and wild-, was brought np on a charge on anihkennoßa. also with breaking tho windows of the Auckland TlmberCompany, in Custom house-street, on' the night of the 26th inst; damage. 603. L-Prlsonor pleaded guilty, but sola he was drunk and annoyed by the boys.—Mr Pardy explained the conduct of prisoner, wbo was in a wild state of excitement.-Hlj Wor ship said ho would only flno him 5a and ooa w, but prisoner iwist be liable for tho damage, &%' "WiSSTuum*.- John O'Neil was cbargod with beating, kloking, and otherwieo ill-treating a horse, on tho 20;h instant.-Prl sonor pleadod not guilty.—Mr Pardy stated the oaaa, and oallod tho following ovldenco in auo nort of the charge—Kdward Halstead, veteri nary surgeon, dopoacd that on Thursday last ho wont to Wpsoin with tho aooueod, and loft him at tho turning to Kllerallo! tho priEOaet? racod tho horeO up too hill,' ho oxpoaiulatod with him for ÜBlng tho whin severely.on the animals shoulder?.—To His Worship: Tho homo iwbb all right whon he parted from tho prisoner; he was going about 7 or 8 miles an hour. — Kdward Day of Kllorßliu, saw prisoner with tho horao noar tho hotel; tho horse was struok several times ovor tho head severely; it was taken oat of tho brake and fell down; prisoner trio-i to got her np again by striking her over tho neck • tho borao was very stubborn, and kept falling down; he thought she was sulky jho wont away, was not there at the death i heard that the mare died by th& road sldo: zniuht have died in a flti or some internal disease; he saw the animal lying dead.-Charles Willis deposed that the animal was severely whipped, but it was very violoUs; he assisted in getting thd horso up, but Bhe would not keep upon herlegß; his opinion was that tho horse was not well handled; the aoouaed did kick the horso in an ordinary way: ho was not there the whole time; whon he wont up the horse was lying on the ground To1 His Worship: Hal considerable ex perionco with horses; thought it was wrong to attempt to pUt her into the brake in her exhausted state,—Mr Day was recalled at the request of Mr Pardy, as witness know more of tho affair than he had disclosed His Worship: What oath did you takef-Wltness: To toll tho wholo truth, eto.-Hls Worship: Have you told tho wholo truthi—Witness: I Have answered all Mr Pardy's Questions.—Witness then stated that he bod eecn the accused hammering the horso with' the butt end of tho whip.—Joseph Kills, proprietor of the Sllerslio Hotel, gave similar testimony. The horso was evidently a stubborn brute.—James Buokland deposed that ho wan the owner of tno horse. Ho bought .her in the month of Juno last. He drove her for 6 months into town. Sho was perfectly sound. Once, between his place and Onehunga, sho had shewn signs of stubbornness; and then it was rather the fault of the harness ; a bad-tempored driver would make her stubborn.—Mr Pardy said there were two important witnesses who ought to have boon present; but they were shirking their duty. It was very necessary that they should bo present.—The case was adjourned until Saturday; prisoner being admitted to bail, himself ia £25, and ona surety to tho same amount. The purloined Pipe.—Peroy MoPherson was charged with stealing a meerschaum pipe, value 30.', on the 16th September, the property of Henry Kennody.—The prisoner said hehad been staying at tho samo lodging-house with Ken nedy, but left, and on reaching Tauranga, he found IConnedy's pipe ia his pocket: be immediately wrote a letter ot apology to htm, but in the meantime was arrested by Constable Wholan.—Mr Pardy said the prisoner had sud denly disappeared from the lodgiug-houßO, and after his depart lira not only the pipe was miss ing, but £i in money and clothes ; and from cir cumstances which had since transpired, the finger of suspicion pointed towards tho priednor. As witnesses were not present he must ask for a remand, which was granted until Saturday. BOIS AND DudKS.—Hindley Low and Wil liam Tumor, two Freeman's Bay lads, wore charged with stealing three ducks, value 9s, the property of Mr William Garrard. — Tho prisoners pleaded guilty.—His Worship: What have you to say in your favour J—Turner: May it please Your Worship, we took the ducks tor a fly, intending to let them go.—His Worship doubted this statement.—The mothers of the boys came forward in defonoe.—Mrs ) owe: My boy is a good boy, and waa led away by bigger boys. Ha has no father.—Mrs Turner thought her son was at school. Was sure he would not wilfully steal duoks.—Mr Pardy said the owner did not wish to punish the boys, and Whon taken they disclosed the whole matter to Constable Bernard —Mis Worship admonished the prisoneis and allowed them to return to the anna of maternal affection.

PROTESTANT ALLIANCE FRIENDLY SOCIETY.

1 The second anniversary of the Alexandra Lodge, No. 63, was celebrated laat evening in the Lome-Street Hall, by a soiree and ball, which were largely attended. Tea was provided in the refreshment hall at 6. 30, of which about 120 persons partook. The ladies who presided at the tables were, Mesdarues Power, Keilson, Brown, Wilson, and Misses Gardner (2), Donald, and Wil son. An entertainment followed consist i ing of music, addresses, and songs. The i chair was occupied by Brother Douglas, of ; tho Thames, who was received with a cheer. He was supported by the principal officers of Auckland and Thames Lod . ges, also by the representatives of . kindred benefit societies. In the several , addresses of the speakers, there was j an utter absence of party feeling; no rancorous or bitter Hostility was dis played towards any religious section of the community. The chairman (Mr Douglas) ' spoke to the purpose, and in a speech of considerable length urged the claims of the society npon the audience. He said the ob ject of the meeting; was the celebration |of i the second anniversary of the Alexandra t Lodge ot the Protestant Alliance. He had been an activa member of the Society i almost from tho time of its establishment in ; Now Zealand, hence they would all under stand that he felt great pleasure in 1 eing present at their very agreeable meetings. It seemed but yesterday since be and his worthy brother visited Auckland and assisted in establishing the Alexandra Lodge is their midst. lie had, therefore, a kind of paternal feeling towards them, and, ! after so short a period of existence, was glad to see such a numerous, apparently happy and prosperous family, and he hoped . they would progress and prosper. The ' Chairman proceeded to trace the growth of [ tho Protestant Alliance Institution, which originated in New South Wales in 1872, ; and which now, according to recent returns, 1 has no less than.B4 lodges in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, aud JNcw Zealand, with an accumulated capital of ' £10,400. Ho thought these facts were very satisfactory and encouraging. Lodges had been established at the Thames, Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Dunedin, Otago, and Timaru, which numbered about 500 members with an available fund of £1,400. The speaker proceeded to speak on the advantages of this and similar socie ties, and the blessings they confer upou communities. Indeed, tho benefit and wis dom of providing against the evil were so apparent that it would seem almost super fluous to say a word in advocacy of the society's claims, which tended towards the realisation of.the rhillenuial dawn of that day, of which the illustrious Scottish poet dreamed, "When man toman, the warld o'er, shall blithers be." The chairman con cluded an excellent and forcible speech by saying, life is not all sunshine—not all pleasure.and prosperity-clouds will come across our path; - sickness, disease, and death will, sooner or later, visit our homes. Is it not then truest philanthropy to join with those who, by means of .such in stitutions as this, are endeavouring to render life more enjoyable, and its in tervening ills and sufferings less painful by consolatory thoughts 1 In the words of a poet he might say :—• '' When withering sickness wastes thylf rame, And all thy scanty storo hss fled, 'Tis oura to fan ltfe'n flickering flamo. Tia ours to give tliy ohildren bread; And it fell Death's unerring dare Life's silver cord should ruthless rend, "Tia ours to chopr the widow's heart, '.Tia ours the orphan to befriend."— (Cheers.) Mr Alfred B. Griffiths, the secretary, submitted tho report of the Lodge, -which was of a gratifying character, shewing that during the past year the Lodge had strengthened in members and finance. The average age of members wa3 26. There were 88 members in good stand ing on the books ; 40 had' been initiated. Cash received during the year, £221 10a 9d; expenditure, £170 lls 4d; amount paid for sickness, £8 8s ; credit balance at bank, £09 10s. Brother Lang, chaplain of the Lodgo, made a vigorous speech on the necessity of such societies, with a humorous analogy between a single and married man, whichput the audience in a good humour. The Foresters woro represented by Mr James Jamieson, the Hibernians by Mr Jennings, and tho Rechabites and other kindred societies by their respective officers. Dr. C. E. Torment, medical officer to the Lodge, made a few remarks in connection with the society. The musical programme was as follows : — Mr Ryan, " Four Jolly Smiths " and " Song of the Labourer"; Miss Marson, "For .Ever" and "Yesterday"; Mrs Wilcock, " Thy Face" and " 1 Cannot Sing the Old Songs " ; Mr Worrall (St. Matthew's choir) "The Midshipmite" and "The Jolly Friar"; Mr Stephens, "The Death of Nelson," admirably sung, and " Thou Art so near, and yet so Far." Mr Nightingale gave a humorous recitation. - The songs were generally well rendered and effective, closing with " God Save the Queen," the solo by Mrs Wilcock. Mrs Peace and Miss 1 Goodacre were the accompanyists. Dancing commenced at half-past ten o'clock, and at three a.m. the hall was again silent.

MINING NEWS.

MINE MANAGERS' REPORTS,

Ba.rrktt'b Road 'Level: The leading stope on No. 1 leader is in a distances of 14 feat. I havo Been no sold hera during the meek. There is a Rood compact leader about 4 inches thick in t he face of stope. No. 2 Loader: The drive is in 28 feet; the leader ii from ito 6 inches in thickness and is running through nice sandstone country fr obtained about three pounds picked stone tooiu this drive last Thursday. The drive is intersect No. 2 leader, farther down the spar tomlOfeet.through rather stiff ground. X expect I have to drive about 20 feet further before cut ting the leader.—W.H. Bbnneit, October 24,

THEATRE ROYAL.

"THE pfaftATES-OF PENZANCE."

Gary's Opera Company gave thpir opening performance of " The Pirates of Penzance" last night in the Theatre Royal to a,capital house. It proved a gratifying success and there can be no hesitation consequently in , predicting an extended and successful 'season. So far as the merits, literary and musical, of the composition arc concerned, many people have long since arrived at a determination, for, although the opera has never previously been performed here, the full score has been obtainable, and neither airs nor words are therefore altogether un familiar. In both respects it well sustains the repute which Messrs Gilbert nnd Sullivan have already achieved as the most popular collaborateurs of the day in the t, pecialdomain ef opera boufFo. Mr Gilbert is an accom plished librettist, and Mr Sullivan's fame as a composer of light mnsic is too well'kuown to stand in need of any lauda tion. Ilia compositions are nothing if not melodious, and by this characteristic alone they may .almost be recognised. He labours rather to charm and ravish the ear with plaintive or exhilarating airs and rippling melody than to astonish the cognoscenti with intricate harmonic effects or massive ness of design and execution. He consults popiilai: ta.9te in1 preference to merely strain ■ ing after the tinqualified approval of lovers of technique and florid display; In doing so he has read aright the signs of the times. The greater regard which Bellini and Verdi, in common with Balfe and Wallace, have assisted to place upon the once neglected clement of melody in musical composition has tended to popularise the art, and the direc tion in which it advances .now, cbnverges towards the lines along which the senses intuitively lead the judgment. The "Pirates Of Penzance," though hardly so tuneful an opera as "Pinafore," is mere elaborately written, and will no less readily insinuate itself into the good opinion of the musical public. The libretto, like all Gilbert's dra matic and lyric productions, is pregnant with caustic witticisms, serio-comic humour of the most extravagant character, and pun gent allusions to national institutions. He hits off with inimitable skill the foibles of classes and types of men, and holds|up false sentiment to ridicule and irrepressible lauguter. He is par excellence the satirist of the day. His broadest caricatures are drawn with an assumption ot gravity that never fails to heighten the effect, and his creations appear so thoroughly oblivious to any sense ot the ludicrous or grotesque that the audience are compelled to laugh in spite of themselves. In short, the libretto of the opera under notice, like that of "PiilafOre, is a clever com bination of pasquinade and burlesque, and the situations are for the most part intensely amusing. The story is not laboured. The hero was to have been apprenticed to a pilot, but the nursemaid to whom the task of arranging for the inden tures was committed, mistaking the parents' wishes, handed him over to the pirates, and accompanied him hereelt to their rendez vous. His term of service is just expiring . when the first . act opens, and the con scientious freebooters, visibly affected by their emotion, are preparing to take a fond farewell. Bath (the nursemaid) a matured damsel of 47, is successfully pressing her ward Frederic to marry her (the only female whom he remembers having seen), when a bevy of maidens, the daughters of a major' general, Bppear on'the scene, Frederic is enraptured, renounces Ruth, and inconti nently professes his readiness to marry any one of the nymphs.

" Whose homely face and bad complexion llhvo caused all hopes to disappear Of ever winning man's affection."

Mabel responds to his suit, but the " spoon ing " which eusues is interrupted by the- entrance of the pirates, who exaltingly seize upon the fair booty. The parental Major General then makes his appearance, proclaims himself an unpro tected orphan, and melts the tender-hearted pirates to tears. At the opening of the second act, the Major is discovered with his interesting family in a rained chapel, which he has bought along ■with the right to claim as his the " ancestors " whose bones it contains. He is filled with remorae at having deluded the simple-minded sea-robbers into the belief that he was an orphan, and his soul is harrowed by reflecting upon the dishonour which this act attaches to the memory of his purchased ancestors. Frederick having completed his apprenticeship, prepares to lead an expedition or " bludgeon men' (otherwise official Roberts) against his former masters,when the pirate King ap pears, shows that he is bound to serve till his 21st birthday, and that as he was born on the 29th February be had sixteen more natal anniversaries to see before lie,-could claim his release, The compact is admitted, and the lovers part. The-i ensues an amusinp encounter between the police, who are stricken with abject terror, and the pirates, who have turned " a-burgling." By a lucky coup, the pusil lanimous policemen gain the upper hand, but only to discover that the supposed pirates are merely noblemen playing a part. It uoeda no explanatory remark to indicate how prolific of fun and enjoyment suck a work is. That is manifest. The Company is a very effective combination of ladies and gentlemen who have attained a colonial renown as burlesque and opera bouffe artistes, while several of them are well-re cognised favourites in this city. Mdlle. Meua Murielle, who sustains the leading female ifile (Mabel), is an experienced ac tress, and her'singing proclaims her as one accustomed to the lyric stage. Her voice is of considerable range and much purity of tone and it is thoroughly under control, while its timbre is agreeable. She lost no time in making her vocal accomplishments evident to the audience, and in the song which succeeds her entrance, "Poor Wandering One," she secured a flattering encore. It is a pleasing morceau. In some of the concerted selections, Mdlle. Murielle was also heard to great advantage. Miss Leaf's advent in the part of Ruth was marked by quite an ovation, and through out the piece she carried the .popular feeling with her. She has improved noticeably since she was last here, and principally in the histrionic department of her profession. Her opening song was a decided success, and her by-play and sing ing in the succeeding scenes were also effective. Miss Amy Johns and Miss .Nellie Ward, are well-known burlesque actresses and danseuses. The leading gen tlemen are Signor Morley (Frederic), Mr K. W. Cary (Pirate King), Mr F. Wentwortn (Major General Stanley), and Mr H. Benham (Police Sergeant). Signor Morley will be remembered here as the first tenor of tbe Opera Company with which the Simonsens opened the Theatre Royal when it passed from the builder's hands. His line sympa thetic voice, then at its prime, is still anitn paired, and its flexibility and extensive compass were more than once demonstrated last night. Besides being a professional singer of much experience and some culture, he is a graceful and self-possessed actor, while his foreign accent imparts a piquant flavour to his speech rather than proving a demerit. His rendering of the song, "(Jh, is there not one maiden breast?" and of his part in the following selections, "was admirable, fuKy deserving all the plaudits that were bestowed. Mr Cary has also been here before, and his re-appearance re vived the favourable opinions held with re gard.to him. He has asonorous voice of much capacity for bnffosinging.and although hehad no very great opportunities for display last night he made the most of them. Mr Went worth, who will be remembered as a mem ber of the Simonsen Company, made a capital Major-General, and gavo the inci dental music with due effect, the rendering of the opening song being encored. Mr Benham as the Police Sergeant and Mr Wilkinson us the Corporal gave abundant evidence of the possession of considerable ability as low comedians. The Ser geant's song had to be repeated in re sponse to the clamorous demands ot the audience, while the lugubrious appearance of the cowering' "bobbies" provoked hilarious laughter from all parts or the house. The choruses were given with an aplomb, decision and " swing" that bespoke careful training, and the orchestra performed its duties as well ascould be expected in view of its limited numerical strength. Several of the members of it are local musicians, and they have not, therefore, had many occasions for_ united practice, but despite this fact the instrumentation was good. In fine, the performance is highly meritorious and deserves the public patronage. Some of the tableaux are very pretty,and the scenery and stage appointments arc varied and appropriate.

CABLEGRAMS.

LKBUTKE'S XELEQEAMS.J ALDERMEN AND. THE IRISH AGI-

TATORS.

LONDON, Oct. 26.

To-day a proposal was submitted by one of the Aldermen that the freedom of the city should be presented to Messrs Parnell and Dillon, who are now in custody under the provisions of the Coercion Act. The proposal was discussed at some leugth. It was finally rejected by a substantial majority.

UNITED STATES SECRETARYSHIP.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.

• Mr Morgan, who was recently offered the Secretaryship of the United States Treasury in succession to Mr Windom (resigned), de> clioed the position owing to ill-health.

AN IRISH LANDLORDS' MOVE. MENT.

LONDON, October 25,

A movement on the part of the landlords in Ireland is now on foot to take combined action lor their mutual protection against the working of the Land League.

RATIFICATION OF THE BOER CON. VENTION.

CAPE TOWN, October 26,

Telegrams are to hand from Pretoria announcing that the Transvaal-Volksraad held a sitting to-day, when the ratification of the Auglo-Boer Convention was agreed to. The resolution of the Volksraad sets for its reliance that the British Govern; ment will adhere to the prbmise it has made, to modify the) Convention where its •working may be deemed indefeasible. HERAT OCCUPIED BY THE AMEER

CALCUTTA; October 23;

The official despatches received to-day from Afghanistan fully confirm the telegram of the 17th inst,, announcing the occupation of Herat by the Ameer's Turkestan army. The despatches further state that Abdur. rahman's troops met with no resistance in their march upon Herat, and that the occa pationof the city was entirely unopposed by Ayoub Khan.

The announcement received on the 13th inst. that Ayoub Khan had fled to Persia is further confirmed Tyr despatches now •to liand.

AUSTRALIAN.

MELBOURNE, Thursday.

A debate on Ramsay's mrttion was con tinued till a late hour in the Legislative Assembly last night, and was finally ad .iourned till to-day; THE BANK SELLER COMMITTED. Thorpe has been committed for trial on a charge of embezzling £2,500 from the Bank of Victoria.

THE MISSING STEAMER.—22 SOULS

ABOARD.

No farther information has been received regarding the missing steamer Balclutha. It is now known there were 22 souls on board when she sailed from Melbourne for Sydney. ...... Fenian bcave at Western, Aus tralia. Telegrams to hand from Freemantle, Western Australia, report that a Fenian scare has been occasioned there by the. appearance of armed boats off the coast.- They made off when seen, and the police are now searching for the intruders. • Later intelligence from Freemantle states that only one boat's crew has been seen on the coast, and not several armed boats as at first reported. RACING NOTES. MELBOURNE, October 26. Duke has been scratched for the Mel. bourne Cup. " Somerset is first favourite for the Derby, at 6to i. Somnu?, sto 1. MELBOURNE, Thursday.

The following are latest quotations in betting on the Melbourne Cup: — Duchess, Bto 1; Waxy, Bto 1; Trump Yoss, 10 to 1; Savanaka, 12 to 1; Odd TricK, 14 to 1; Somnus, 50 to 3 j Sir Modred, 25 to 1; Sweetmeat, 25 to 1.

THE BANK ROBBERY.

MELBOURNE, October 26.

At the Police Court, to-day, Mr Thorpe, late teller in the, Bank of Victoria, waa bronght up on remand, charged with the embezzlement of £2,500. It was stated in evidence that the prisoner justified the tob~ bery, and declared that Mr Shaun, the manager, took the cash, and substituted a cheque for it. .

THE EDUCATION VOTE.

MELBOURNE, October 26.

The debate on Mr Ramsay's amended motion was resumed in the Assembly this afternoon, and is still proceeding. The U3o vernment expect a majority on the division on the motion.

WOOL SALE.

MELBOURNE, October 26.

tSoldsbrough's wool sales, which opened on the 12th, closed to-day. During the series 16,000 bales were offered and 10,500 sold. Large purchases were wade for America and the .Continent. The prices for greasy ruled from 7d to 15Jd.

THE FRENCH AND RaROTONGA;

SYDNEY, October 26.

■ Reuler's office is authorised by the French Consul to state that the report now current of the intention.of the French Government to establish a protectorate over the island of Rarotonga is groundless. '

R.M. COURT.—This day

(Before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., R. 21)

JUDQMKNTS FOB P&AINTIFI'S.

Kdward Waters v. J. MoSalvin.olaim .rent; oosta £1 10a 6d. (Mr 8. Heeketh for plaintiS); Neil Campbell v. Hurry Has well, claim «3 6s, costs £1163 Bd, (Mr X, T. Dufaur for plaintiff), K. and A liases v. J. T. Camp, claim £1015s Bd, goods told and delivered, costs £2 6s, (Mr K. T. Dufaur for the plaintiffi; M. white v. E. Step- • herd, olaim £118s, Roods, costa 13s; J.Gnliirer v.; J. Bland, olaim £117a, rates: J. Gulliver y. 11. Balmforth, claim £1 3s, rates; J. Gulliver v. . Kobert G. Coleman, £17s Id, rates; J. Gulliver v. Kdward Stock, claim £12s id, rates; J. Gulli- -: very. Thomas Shipherd. claim £111s Sd.rates; J. Uulliver y. Edward O'Brien, claim 16s, rates ; W. Phillips y. W. Cook, claim £11153 sd, goods, costs £2 5s (Mr Brookfleld for plaintiff); Gabriel Lewis and another y. M. H. Frost, claim £3, Bums to tenant (Mr George for plaintiff), Samuel Coombes v. Henry Wilson, olaim £113s: goods, costs £12s 13d. . JUDBMENT SUMMONS. Tliomas Faulder v. B.N.Martin,claim£22l3b, ! money lent.—Mr George appeared for judgment creditor, and applied for an order for the pay ment of £5 a-montb, which was granted. :■ ADJOUKNf D. The following cases were adjourned for s week:—John Peaoh y. Henry Young; Gonlston y. McGregor; Brown v. Greenleaf. The cases of G. w. Owen and Co. v. Jfrederlok Holloway, claim £U ss, fdamagos, and John McLaohl&n y. ■ Joseph L3wndes, claim £3 Is Id, were adjourned ■ for a month. ' ' DBFJCNDBD CASKS. John Knox, v. John Graydonand another; claim £1112s damages.—Mr K. Cooper appeared for pla.ntifi, and Mr Tyler for the defendants. The claim was one for compensation for damage done to the yacht Erin, owned by tjlaintiff, by •unskilful navigation on the part of those ia charge, of the barge Olive, owned by Mrs. Gradoo.and Caleb Wood. The register of the barge Oliye was put in. The evidence ot the . plaintiff went to show that he was the owner of - the yacht Krio, On the 12th Soptembor.Blie was ' lyinß anchored oft allotment No. i on the Tree man's Bay Reclamation. She was there a week-" previous to that date. The defendants were taking the scow out from alongside the reclama tion where she bad been launched, when they ':,' ran their warp across the dowb end cable ot his boat. The scow waa left there, his boat being'to leeward, and in a dangerous position. On the . following morning, both boats were hißh and dry on the beach. His anchor was underneath their warns. The yacht was driven against Messrs Jagger and Parker's logs, by the SCOW, which was outsldo. The keel hand was carried away from the stem of the yaoht, and other ■. damage done. His anchor had been lilted oat of the mud by the scow's warp, The case was still proceeding when wo went to press, -

The Hincmoa is expected at the Manukau to-morrow night, to convey the Thames volunteers to Opunake.

Arrangements are in progress at the Museum for an exhibition in black and white, under the -auspices of the Auckland Society of Arts. It will be opened to the public on the evening of Thursday week (Nov. 10), and in the evening a social gathering of the members and frienda will take place, the principal object in view being to prpraore acquaintance and gocd fellowship between the local artists and patrons of art The exhibition will include pictures, and drawings de picted in monochrome ink, or with crayon, pencil chalk, sepra or neutral tints, etc., while loans of photographs, illustrated books, engravings, art productions, and articles of vertu will be very welcome. Pictures," and other articles for exhibition are to be received at the Museum between 12 and 5 p.m. on the Bth November, and it is desired that a list of the works inten ded for exhibition should be sent to the secretary not later than the sth November, so tnafc arrangements might he made for space for exhibiting them, Free project is a most commendable one and deserv' s the hearty support of everyone confesti g a taste for iine arts,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK THUHSDAY.OCTOBER 27.



T* & H» C o o ke, JUBNITUBB, .-."> BEDDING, AND CARPET WAREHOUSE, 123, QUEEN-STREBT, Auckland, Adjoining Bank of New Zealand. We Invite the attention of Ladies and Gentle men about to furnish to onr Larpre and Well . selected Stook of Drawing-room, Dining-room, and Bed-room Furniture; Japankbk Sun Blinds for Verandahs: Iron Bedsteads, Kapok Beds, Bolsters, and Pillows; Spring Mat- TBASBEB, of superior quality, at reduced prices; a large assortment ot Cane seated Chairs, vuran / d»h and Croquet Chairs; Patent Spuing Roixkb Blinds, all sizse; Wardrobes, with ' Plate Glass fanels; Marble-top Wasbstands ; some Very Superior Bedroom Suites. In Mottled Kaubi ; Toilet Ware, superior double sets, with sponge bowls; Goatskin Hearth ' bugs, in White, Black, and Grey, at moderate prices; Door Mats, a few very superior Oriental Fibre Mats jnst opened, easily kept clean, and very durable; first-class Hair Mattrassks. The greatest attention paid to the paoklng and forwarding of orders from onr country cus tomers. Catalogues forwarded post free on application. Liberal Discount to Cash Purchasers! All Goods delivered free in town, T. Si H. COOKE, ÜBNITURE, BEDDING, AND CARPET WAREHOUSE, : 123, QtTEEIt-STHEET, Adjoining the Bank of New Zealand, TA. J O H X S > Beea to inform the inhabitants of Auck land and fts vicinity that he has opened a. HAIKDKESSiSK'S SHOP In a part of the premises well-known as G. W. Wi>>KnvToTORIA-STREET, Opposite the Royal Mail Hotel, Auckland. HAiBBRKsaiKG: Mbn, Gd; Boys, 3d. X - OPPENHEIMER & CO,, X CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET, APCKLANT, , Are taking orders for the American Fencing. Company's Steel Barb Fence Wire, The Cheapest and Best in the Market, . ', ; ~, ■,: -',■ at £42 10 s*1?HIt TON tot Palnt«d, JE4(J fcER TON for Galvanized. V'^Afe DeUvMea Bt : For terms ana full particulars apply to ' OPPENHEIMER & (CO., __\fi PU&XOM-HODBE-BTREET, ■%#■ i : -„ Auckland, Jv



Special Advertisements. /GENUINE CHEAP CASH SALE. br _____ Junction DIUPBRY WaRKHOUSB. WILLIAM K. BRIDGMAN Has just reoelved A LAKGE LOT OF NEW GOODS, Bought at Auotion, and Job Warohouso Lln'ea> Whioh he is SELLING VERY CHKAP, and are inoluded in tho CHEAP CASH SALE. A now lot of Black Silks, bought very ohoap, Splendid lot of New Prints, small patterns, all styles, in Pompadours, &c, from BJd, Jjd, ] 51d, and 6|d yard ' "_. _, „ Nice lot of Satteons in Cream, Palo Blue, Pom padour. &c at vory low prices Large lot of All-Wool Carmolltos, all snades, Is 2Jd yard; worth Is Sd Large lot of Grenadines, 6d yard; usual price, Is 3d Black French Merinos, Is lid, 2s id, 2s 9a, 3s 3Jd; splendid value , , ... Black Caßhmere, Is 9Jd, Is Hid, 2s lid; splendid value Lot of Fanoy Dress Materials Good Dutch Carpet, 7id yard Largo lot of Mending Cotton, 6d for J-Ib. Oatmeal Cloths, good quality, 10Jd yard White Mualins and Fancy Brilliants, 6Jd, OJd, 11jd,1314 A very large assortment of Ticks, all qualities, from Ijd A great variety of Cretonnes, 6}i, 73d, 10} d; . good patterns 600 Umbrellas, all qualities, Is 6d, Is lOd, 2a, &o. «ilk Umbrellas, 4s 9d, 5s 9d. 6s lid, &c. Splendid lot of Floorcloths, 36 in, wido, Is 2Jd and la 9d; new patterns 1000 pairs Girls' and Women's Hosiery, bought a job; stripes, &c, from 6d pair A Large Number of Cheap Lines, too numerous to advertise.



A Splendid Assortment of Men's and Boys' CLOTHING. HATS, HOSIffIRY, SHIRTS, &a, AT William It. Bkidgman's CHEAP CASH SALE. ' LjPLENDID ASSORTMENT O of SATSENS, PRINTS, AND GAL ATE AS NOW OPHN. SPRING AND SUMMER, 1881. We have just received a Large Shipment of DRESS GOODS, dlreot from tbe Manu- ' factttrers and made expressly for üb. therefore we are in a batter position than ever to supply you with a really, good Dress at a very low price. GAKLICK & CKANWELL. THE CO-OPERATIVE CASH SYSTEM is now firmly established, and we shall continuo our Drapery and Clothing Busl neßß, only on. Co-opgBA.TiVK prlnolplea. NEW GOODS IN DKEBH DEPAJttT MENT. Silk finished Lustres, BrllUontlnea and Alpacas Persian and Cyprus Cords. Norwioh Poplins and Angolas. French All-wool Foule Cashmere Semes Do do Poplinß and Satin Cloths Do do . Blastio Beigea and Car melites Do do Cashmere and .Vlongna Cloths Melanges^ Stripes, Checks, and Fanoy Pekinß Ombre and MeUtaa In all Bhadoa, suitable for Trimmings. TDLACK I-jRKSS OODS. Splkndid Value ! 1 - Frenoh Merinoes and Cashmeres Back Lustres, Sergd3 and Beiges Crape Cloths. Coburgs Rußsell, Persian and Cyprus Cords Indian Cashmeres The New Cherry-dye Silk-flnished Double Warp Brilliantino. The New Spring Bolton Dress Sheetinga Cream Cloths, Oatmeal Cloths Sateens, English Cambrics Idra Cloths in all shades ' Reversible Printed DeLalnes and Alex andras Pym's Irish Poplins Kich Black and Coloured Gros Grains Gros dv Mondes, Grosdu Pays China, Pongees and Japanese. Trimming Silks in all the leading shades.



SPECIALU The New French Satin Oatmeal Cloth for Dresses - The only line In this market 69 dozen Sample Snmmer Hosiery now being Cleared at Job Prices. 6 dozen Fare Silk Shirts, 63 6d; worth 153 Gd NEW GOODS IN PANCY DJKPaRT. MENT. : ' Ombrd Satins, Nets, Ties and Ribbons Chenille Fißchtia, Collarettes and Fring Ladies' Fancy Lace Collars Cream and White Laces Lace and Silk Jersey Gloves and Mitta Dress Cords and Girdles,- Coloured and Black Fancy and Plain Hosiery GARLICK & CRANWELL, City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland, p A" U T. I O N, Whereas certain persons bare adopted the name of "Manganese Mines, Russell.'' as a part ot their stock in trade, and have already com menced to mystify Storekeepers, I hereby give notice that the Properties lot the Original Mangahkbk Minkh Company of New Zba land are now tbe sole property of John Tucicer, I Esq., of London, England. Mo Goods from this date, therefore, will be received by me unless addressed: J. Tockkb, Manganese Mikes, Russell, Waiheke, or Auck land, as the case may bo. And further, no Accounts will be acknowledged by me without the production of my Written Order. N.B.—Correspondents will please exercise care in addressing their letters. (Signed) Kii. KKRSB7 COOPER, Attorney for John Tucker, Esq. JJOITACIFI TO ~KT D. BY EVANS, ■ Estate, House and Land-Agent, Has this day removed into those convenient and centrally situated offices jast vacated by W Thome, wsq., Solicitor, next " Herald," Queen street, where he will be glad to see old faces on new Bubjects, and new faces on any other subjeot to a commission. Persons wishing to acquire Honse, Land or other Property, are requested to call upon the undersigned, who will do his utmost to facilitate their requirements without cc or charge. D. F. KVANS, Estate/House and Land Aobnt. WADCOCK, of Kemuera, begs to • Inform the publlo of Newmarket and surrounding districts that he has NOW OPENED a Branoh Business at New market, opposite the Railway Station, especially for the sale of Small Goods, and hopes to receive a share of patronage. German Sausages, Polo nies Black Puddings, Tripe, Genuine Pork Pies and Savelcys. Poultry trussed to order. Every thing of beat dasoription and at moderate rates.



r\CVItAS. DEMONSTRATION. ; THE GRANDEST CUT GLASS, AND BEST ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, Eveb Skkn in New Zealand, Are now FOR SALS by me, consisting ot Claret Juos, Sugar Frams, Cbuets, Bbkakfast Cbuets, and Biscuit Boxes, seeing is bklikvlng. F, H. LiWIS S0 N, Opposite the Union* Bank, QUEBN-BTREET. QHOXTLD BE TAKEN - ADVANTAGE OB1. TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS, somethncj worth knowing JLhe jNew Zealand Clothing JPaotory ABB NOW SELLING SPECIAL LINES 07 BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING At Wonderfully Low Pkioeb. Superior Fitting, Snperlor Work- .. manshlp. and First-class Materials, Auckland Branch : QV ESN-STKKICT (Opposite Theatre Royal), ' . And at Albert-street, Thames, J. Fitzsimonb, Branca Manager, P U-B-L I C NOr IC E " Honour to them where honour Is due," , JAMES KEID & SONS Beg to oall the attention of the Public to their FURNITURE EMPORIUM, Situated in Hoeson-street. zTh^Oattaetmaking la eoual to any In New m th2 a rf.JS" 1? 1*"!? Bepolred and Ke^polished iSSAtw.IIO^ 11*4 ta. tte b6Sfc work



A groat many neuralgic olscaseß. when aggra vated, beoome spasmodic, and it is in this par tionlar Btago or typo of tho disease, that the great mollifler, known as Udolpo Wolfe's Sohlodam Aromatio Schnapps, asserts its supremacy. It soothos tho nerves by itsgontly diflusivo propor tios, allays irritation by its quieting offlcote, and toning tho system, strengthens the organs, so as to perfeot functional'notion.



Mr A. Boardman will deliver a lecture ou Tuesday, Ist November, iv the Ponsonby Hall. Subject, "Various Land Laws, and their Effects; with special reEerence to New Zealand." A synopsis of the lecture will appear to-morrow. - ■ Messrs Kcals and Son, opened tenders for the- erection of two seven^roomed cot tages at Parncll to-day. They were as follows :—E. Davis, £345 ; Keyes, £321 • H. F. Toms, £341; Gedye and Calver' £289; Currie, £335 j Dntf, £279, Gay £305; Rowe and Lee, [£340; Hewsou and MciSaughtou,l£3ol,