SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER}|^~£Sg. 10.73 SUNSET.—This Evening. 6.9 SUNRISE.-To-Morrow Morning. 5.25 MOON'S AGE,-Laßt Quatter, 15th, 2.5 p m.

ARRIVALS. LAST EVENING.

Elßlnore, schooner, Stephens, from Tairua Qem, sohooner, Pearce, from Talma Hawk, sohooner. Grey, from a cruise .

DEPARTURES. LAST EVENING.

Argyle, s.s., Crawford, for Whougarol Fanny Kelly, ketch, Williams, for Whangaroa

TO-DAY. Baa Breeze, schooner, Sylva. for Russoll Fairlie, sohooner, MoDermld, for Whangaroa

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London—Rakaia, ship, October Leynka—Toiaroo, Ootober 17 Melbourne, via South-To Anau, Saturday Taranaki and South-Penguin, on arrival or

RusseU.'whangaroa and Mongonui-WelHngton or Glenelg, Monday , . m—j-- nn d Tauronga-Glonelg or Wellington, Mondoy ana Wha_S yond Whangarei HoadS-Argyle, Tuesday and Friday Mangawoi- Fingal, Thuwdar Mercury Bay-Fingal, Mondoy

VESSELS EXPECTED.

Moy Queen, shio (K.L.V.S.). from Lonaon; to __j_Sk_S_4.AU>. from London, leading JWret™oftraith, ship (J.KL.D.), from Lon don ; to coil August 15 Looh Urr. barque, from London; to Bail about Straeothro'^arquo (Q.G.D.M.), from London; Taraua-i. barque, from London; to sail July■ 1 iimro9,barque (P.H.11.Q), from London; sailed Coromandel. barque, from London, loading Anasd barque, from London, loading Beatrice Haverner, barque (J.Q.CJ-.) from New C-A^tleffibarqul (H.T.N.F.) from New York; sailed June 18 ■ , , Gwendoline, barque, from New York, via

Oamaru ~ ~ Daroy Pratt, brigantine, from Dunedin Hall . Boyley, sohooner, from Lyttelton- Edith Reid. sohooner. from Timaru Sea Bird, schooner, from Timaru- Defiance, brigantine, from Timorn

IMPORTS.

Per Beabird-500 sacks prime short feod cata*- C. 3. Jakins.

EXPORTS.

Per young Dick, for.Sydney-(to bo loaded at Merourv Bay.) 50.000 feet dressed, and 00,000 feet undressed kauri timber.

tkWab_s Coastwisk. — Mokarau, from Wain- with 40 posts ond 20 tons firewood; -_Bl_ore. from Tairua, with 27.000 ft of timber; '_fc_dMrom Ngnnguru, with 23,200 feet tlmbor; Gem. from T_irua, with 23,000 feet timber; " Perseveranoe, from Waiheke, with 250 bushels shingle rPakopuko, from Thames, with 20,600 font timber, . outwards Coastwise.—Mokarau, for Wen __-arapara; Gem, for Tairua: Leo, for Whan- ISel- Sea Breeze, for Russell; Perseveranoe. for Sandsplt; Pukopuko, for Omaha. f The brig Fawn arrived at Newcastle from port on Sept, 27. , has been appointed master o theu£i_ online Oceola. The Bohooner Energy (Savorj) is on the berth at Sydney for tMs port. The schooner Falcon entered out at the Cus toms today for Kaipara to load timber for Melbourne. The bri„ Syren arrived-at Sydney from Auckland on Sept. 21, and ia 'again loading for this port; ' _, Tho schooner Young Dick cleared £.t ,tho customs for Sydney via Whangaroa to-oay. She will sail this evening. "Captain Bnike. of the Fchconer Folcon, is to take charge of the brig Vieion (now ot Kaipara) ; shortly, while Captain J. Matthews (late of the Tavluni), occupies the post vacated by him. - The s.s Te Anau, from Melbourne via Southern { 00-tS. left Gisborne for Auckland at 9 a,m. to - aay, and moy therefore be expected about the same hour to-morrow. The brigantine Ada C, Owen from Adelaide to Brlßbane.hodheijibboomcorriedowoy.her decks Swept and the cargo BDitted over to port, dnring the recent heavy weather along the New South Wales Coast. During the voyage of the brig Wild Wave trom Kaipara (N.Z) -which -was lelt on the 23rd - instant, the wind freshened and gradually in creased to ahurrioanefromthesome direction, accompanied by a heavy sea and rata. The storm lfstod 11 hours, and-the Beas frequently made clean breaches over the vessel, sweeping ■ away about 8,000 feet of timber and the water tank, besides other things on deck. It was found on examination that there were three feet of ■water in the hold.—" Sydney Evening News. ''S-New Zealand Shipping Co.'s Looh Urr, whioh soiled from London on August 20, for Auckland, brings the following passengers.— John Dereoourt, Jane Derecourt, Thomas Derecourt, Frederick Derecourt, Harry Dere ; court, John Derecourt, Ernest Derecourt, Her bert Green, KUen Green, Beatrice Green, Edward J. Smith, John Lock, Mary McMurro. Margrot McMurra, Margaret Byrne, Miohoel ✓ Byrno, Sarah Swindails, Kimily Swlndoils, Hor bort Swindails, and Noah Swindails.

HERO AND HERGA COLLISION.

The causes of the collision betwen the steam ships Hero and Herga were enquired into by the Marine Board. Sydney, on September 26th , evidence was taken, and the enquiry was then adjourned until the 29th. when the Board sgain met, and: announced their decision that the collision had been caused by the wrongful default of both masters (Thomas Magee, of the Hero, and David Howell, of the Hergs), who were reprimanded for their want ot skill, and cautioned to observe greater care in future.— " Australian Shipping News."

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

(BY T__ia_APH—OWN OOBR-BPOND-NT.)

HELKNSVILIE, this day. .. At Magaware: Vision; at Arotopn: Colonißt, Nightingale, Magellan Cloud. At Kop'uru: Sarah Pile, Wave, Mos, Jessie, Niccol. .''.:, ::'-:: Going np the river: Enterprise. At Heads loaded: Wave of Life, Thomaß and Henry, Maude Graham. A barque is oomlngjn, supposed to bo the Palace.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

The s.s. Rowena was expected to leave for Waitara at 1 o'olock this afternoon.

' The s.s. Hannah Mokau is expected to arrive from Waitara to-morrow morning. She returns thither according to announcement atnoon same day.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Rasa*--, this day. Soiled: Waiwero, with 20 boles wool, whioh rrived to-day, being the first of this year's clip. ||i • - . Whang abei, this day. - Arrived: Argyle, s.s., from Auckland,B a.m. Waitaba, this day. Arrived: Lalla Rookh,'from Onehunga, 10.15 tt.m. Gisborne, this day. " Soiled: Te Anati, f.K for Auokland, 9 a.m. ,: ■ • ; New Plymouth, this day. " Arrived t Maegregor, s.s., and Waitakl, s.s„ - .from Onehunga, 5 a,m. .'-,-. , . Lsttelton', yesterday." , Arrived : Mary King and. Torea. from Kaipara. „ _ . . Poet Chat.mebs, yesterday. Arrived: Eliza Mary, from Mannkan.

Mail Notice.

MAILS Win Close as Under.—

THIS DAY.

For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Thursday, 13th Instant. For Waitara, per Hannah Mokau, at 8 o,m. For Talma, per Gem, at 8 a.m. For Tairua, per Mogio, at 9 a m. For Whitiongi, per Rob Roy, at 0 a.m. For Waiwera, Te Kapa, Cralgioburn, and Workworth. per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Russell, Kawokawo, eta, por To Anau, at 3 p.m For Mangawoi, per Fingal, at 3 p.m. For Friendly Island- and Samoa, per Myrtle, at . p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinomutn, and Opotikl, per Glenelg, at 1 p.m.

Saturday, 16th Instant

For Gisborne, Napier, Southern ports, and Australian Colonies, por Te Anau, at 11 am.

For Australian Colonies por s.s. City of Sydney, immediately after her arrival from Honolulu. For laranaki and Southßrn ports, por Penguin, immediately after arrival'of City of Sydney. N.B.—ln future tho private letter-boxes at this offloe will remain open and be accessible to private box-holders on Sundays and holidays between tho hours of 10 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. S. B. BISS. ChioL Postmaster, Chief Post-ofiloe, Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Ootohbr 12,1881.

Theatre Royal—" Kerry Gow," DeLiaß's Aus tralian Specialty Company, 8 p.m.

Devonport Hall-Meeting of Dlstrlat Rate payers, 7.30 p.m. Drill-shed—Moetln. of Volunteer OiHoers, 7.30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

Eight Houns System.—J. B. S. Grant, of Dunedin, claims to be the originator of tho eight hours system in New Zealand. X.M.P.—An election by bollot under the olrcum. stances yon mention would not bo valid. O.U.D.—It is not a question of free trade and pro tection—simply one of interest. The security is good and the rate ot interest satisfies the money-lenders. H.K.M.K. (Panmure).—Under tho circumstances you had better consult your solioltor.

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

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1881.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistauc For the future ia the distance! And the good that we can do.

The most remarkable antidote for tho emigration fever ever propounded is that introduced into the German Parliament by Prince Bismarck, which passed its final stage on the 15th of Juno last. The Act is called "The Workmen's Insurance Act," and it provides for a system of compulsory insurance, seenring to the labourer a pro vision in case of accident or inability to work. The German Chancellor is the great modern apostle of the law of force. What he believes it is good for a man to do, he believes the State should compel him to do. Moral suasion is "well in its way, but Prince Bismarck likes the "iron hand" at the back of his arguments. Havinar conceived that the alarming emigration of the most stalwart portion of the German population to America is due to the hopeless condition of the labouring classscs, he argued that the State must give them security for tbe future and exact in return conditions that will bind them to the soil That was the basis of his Workmen's Insurance Bill. It proposed that tho State should find a large proportion of an insurance for the em ployes and labourers of the country, guaran teeing them against want. But the strong section of the German Parliament adverse to Government interference outside of its recognised sphere materially altered this scheme, as it had altered his project for a great South Pacific Trading Company under Government guarantee. Tho State's share 'of the transaction is completely struck out of the Act as it passed the Legislature, but instead It has been provided that em ployers shall pay two-thirds and employes one-third of the insurance premiums. The rejection of the Government moiety will be made . a strong point of by tho Bismarck candidates in the approaching German elections, and the payment of tho workmen's third by the State will doubtless be held out as a bait to catch votes with. The proposal does vio lence to the first principles of political economy, and will have an evil influence on the German working population. It matters little who nominally pays tho Insurance premiums—whether the employer or the State—the workman will really have to pay it in reduced wages or increased taxes. And while paying it ho will lose one great in centive to thrift, and forfeit much of his independence. To Prince Bismarck's mind the departing bands of young Germans for the land of promise across the Atlantic signify the casting away of so much valuable national power and fighting material. He wishes to give the Govern ment a hold upon it, and by making the entire labouring population pensioners upon the State he hopes to succeed. But at what a sacrifice—the pauperising of the entire nation ! The classes to which this insurance scheme is intended to apply are clerks and workmen receiving not more than £100 a year salary. The State grant is an exceedingly tempting bait to human carelessness and weakness, and backed by Bismarck's strong resolution, will in all probability—notwithstanding. the partial check at first experienced—yet become law. If so. the experiment will be watched with intense interest by all civilised nations.

In the parliamentary return of the debts of the various Corporations and Harbour Boards throughout the colony, the debt of the city of Auckland was mis-stated at £150,000 instead of £250,000. Under the Consolidation of Loans Act, the debt was increased to that amount, and the maxi mum rate that can be levied by the Council was fixed at 2s in the £ annual value.

[We beg to acknowledge the receipt of £1 from Dr Kenderdine in aid of Mrs Hayes and family, of Hamilton.

The members of the Auckland Fire Brigade Qnoit Club desire through the Stab, to thank the following gentleman for prizes : Mr R. Rew, grocer, for a silver albert chain; Mr Chas. Williams, 4 grots of fire kindlers, with the maker's hope that they may kindle a love of fair play and brotherly affection amongst them; and to Mr J. Gallagher, Bricklayers'Arms,. for a fine set of greenstone pendants mounted with gold, for a watch chain,

The name of Mr J. A. Tolo was acciden tally omitted from tho list of those present at the meeting of the Grammar School Gov ernors yesterday.

His Honor Mr Justico Gillies will sit in Chambers on Friday at the usual hour, (11 o'clock) and on the luesday following at 10 o'clock. The ordinary banco sitting will be held on Wednesday.

A man, named James Burns, was ad» mitted to the Hospital on Saturday night, suffering from a fall sustained while en gaged at his occupation of gum-digging. Ho had the same arm out of joint by an accident ouce previously. Mr Thomas Evans, of tho brig Annabel], writes stating that a paragraph with refer ence to his having fallen from the Queen street wharf whilo in Auckland is incorrect. Ho says tho cabin-boy got into tho water while under the influence of liquor and thus accounts for tho error Which occurred.

Wo notico that tho Rev.S.Edger, will not bo ablo to give his lecture at the Tempe rance Hall, to-morrow evening, ou the "Claims of the Publican to Compensation for Loss of Liccnso under Local Option," as advertised, he being too ill to dolivcr it to morrow. Tho lecturo, therefore, is unavoidably postponed for a week.

A solonin Requiem Mass will bo cole» brntcd to-morrow morning, at nine o'clock, in St. Patrick's Cathedra), for tho repose of the soul of tho late Archbishop Steins. The members of the Cathedral choir are de sired to be iv attondanco at tbe appointed hour.

A man named Thomas Cobbald had his hand fearfully mangled in the circular saw of a Kaipara Timber Mill last week. Dr Norton dressed the injury, and took off the upper joint ot tho index finger, and also three other lingers of the band. Cobbald came to town on Saturday, in order to ob tain tho advico of Dr Philson, and after in spection, the doctor expressed his satis faction with the manner in which the ampu tation had been performed, stating to the patient that it had been exceedingly well done.

The captain of tho Ponsonby Rowing Club has received, from the Star Boating Club, Wellington, a circular in roferencc to a schomo for tho institution of an amateur sculling championship. It is proposed that each club in the colony shall contribute £5 towards tho purchase ot a challenge cup, and that it bo competed for once in each year, tho first contest to take place In Wel lington in April, 1882; that tbe races shall not take place north of Auckland harbour, nor south of Henley or Taieri; that the course for all competitions be '2\ miles straight; that tho title of Amateur Cham pion Scalier of Now Zealand shall bo borno by tho holder of the cup; and that the winner of every competition shall receive a gold medal valued at £5 6s. Tho idoa is a good on., and deserves consideration.

Should the information published regard ing tho new discovery at Te Aroha be cor rect, there seems to bo a chance of the mystery regarding that goldfield, which has somewhat exercised men of mining experi ence, being cleared up. On tho opening of the gold-Old surprise was expressed at the existence of auriforous quartz in such barren country, but if, as stated, tho recent find is higher up the mountain and in softer and more *' kindly" strata, it appears plain that tho gold-bearing stone found on the lower spurs and in the creeks belonged to the newly discovered auriferous belt. During the "rush " little or no prospecting was done at a greater height than 1,000 feot abovo sea level,

To tho Editor t Sir,—Could you kindly Hay why the Quarantine Regulations are not enforced at Russell ? Tho Sydnoy steamers, which arc quarantined in Auckland, call at Russell on their way thither, and go along side the wharf to land passengers, who stroll about the place and intermix with the inhabitants during their absence at the loading ground for coal. There is not, nor has there been a medical man at Russell since the death of Dr, Ford.—Yours, &c, J.M.—[There appears to have been consi derable laxity In the enforcement of Quar antine Regulations at Russell.—Ed. E.S.]

Mr Bucklaud addressed tho electors of Franklin North at tho Papakura Hall last evening. There were about 50 present.and tbe Rev. Mr Norrie presided. Mr Buckland went over the same ground as he did at Drury tho previous evening. In answer to questions put by electors, he said ho would try to get Government to assist experimen tal farming. He would support a system of Local Government that suited tho people. Ho thought three year valuations sufficient for Road Boards. He looked upon the New market workshops as a political job, and would do bis best to havo them removed to Papakura, He was in favour of the taxa tion of Native land. A vote of confidence was carried.

The lively Irisb drama, "Eery Gow," was repeated last evening at tbe theatre Royal with much satisfaction to all present, and the houso was well patronised. Mr Leake sustained the character of Dan O'Hara with consummate ability, and with an evident knowledge of such characters as Carleton, Lover, and other Irish authors have smartly and fre6ly delineated. The drama is full of fun and rapid change, and many of the situations are humorous and exceedingly laughable. The love-making scene is rich, with an air of sincerity and genuineness about it, and without un naturalness. Altogether this series of picturos and incidents in connection with a thread of romance arc palatable and pleasing. "Kerry Gow" will be repeated this evening for tho last time of tho present season. Wo notice that " Waiting for the Verdict" will bo produced to-morrow (Thursday) evening, with now scenery and effects.

The first anniversary of the Ark of Eden Lodge was celobrated by a tea and enter tainment in St. David's schoolroom last evening. The various tables were pre sided over by Moadames Bailey and Speak man,and Misses Watts, Worms.and Honey sett, whose efforts to please wcro rewarded by three crowded sittings. After the room had been cleared, Mr J. Jenkins occupied the chair and opened proceedings with general congratulations on the pro gress of the lodge, and the great interest taken in all proceedings connected there with. He stated for their encouragemct that 249,663 members were presented at tbe Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the world in July last, and hoped such success would help to stimulate the members of the Ark of Eden. Mr Fiold spoke on the financial and statistical as pect of tho drink traffic, both as affecting tho people at home and in the colony. He dealt principally in figures, the object being to set forth the enormity of the trade. Mr Bramo also made a few remarks. Songs were given by Misses Scott, Killip, and Lightfoor, Messrs Menzie, Gatland, and Shackleton; readings by Messrs S. McMaster, Speakman, Jones, and Coad; instrumental performance by Miss Mears; recitation, "Cookie," Mr Flewellyn; duet, "All's Well," Messrs Hatcher and ShackletoD, and a quartette by ladies and gentlemen. A very pleasant evening was thus spent.

An entertainment in aid of the funds of the "Entertainment Club" of tho New Zealand Order of Good Templars was given last evening in the Alexandra-street school-room. There was a good attendance, and Mr D. Goldie occupied the chair; and after an overture on the pianoforte, played by Mrs R. Peace, the chairman made a few remarks on the power which the new Licensing Bill placed in the hands of the Total Abstinence party. The speaker urged all abstainers to unite and use their votes in electing men for the Licensing Committee who would oppose any unneces sary houses receiving a license. Mr Stovans sang two songs.from "Maritana," viz., " There is a Flower that Blooraeth," and " Let me like a Soldier fall." The gentleman is endowed with a sweet natural tenor voice of fair compass, but should not stand with his back turned to at least half of his audience. Mrs Wllcock sang " Alas I those Chimes," from " Montana," but shewed considerable nervousness, which marred the effect of an otherwise pleasing effort. In " Scenes that are Brightest" (from the same opera), the lady shewed greater command ov6r what is really a very pleasing voice. Mr Young gave a recitation, "Pat's Blunders," to the delight of his audience, and later on gave " A Frenchman in Difficulties." Mrs Wil lows sang very well a song, the score of which was written on tho cell wall by a Polish prisoner, and to which words havo since been written. Mr Marson, who is always well received, sang "In Happy Moments," and with Mrs Cottingham the duet, "Larboard \Vateb,"iuwhich.the voices blended exceedingly well. The best song of tbe'evening was, undoubtedly, "Re member or Forget," by Miss Gillingham. The fair singer makes tbe most of a sweet mezzo-soprano voice, and her enunciation is bo good that every word is beard by her audience. Mr A. Smith was successful in gaining a unanimous encore for his recita tion of " The Labourer's Lament" or " I ■Spose it be all Bight." He responded by reciting, " Whaur's that > Stockin." Mr Worrall gave "Nancy Lee" in good style, and songs by Mrs Cottingham and Miss Marson, both well rendered, closed a pleasant evening's amusement. The accompaniments were played by Mrs R, Peace and Miss Goodacre, and both ladies acquitted themselves well, J

Rev. A. W, Webb will not give his part ing address on Friday evening in the Wellesley-street Y.M»C.A. rooms^ as previously announced, owing to indisposi tion, but will doliver it, if possible, on the evening of the 21st inst.

A meeting; of the Newmarket Cricket Club was held last night. Tho ordinary business was gone through, nnd the follow ing officers were elected for the ensuing year -—Mr I. Stainton, captain ; Mr L. W. Gladding, treasurer ; Mr T. Evans, seere; tary. It was agreed that the colour of ;thc Club bo red and blue.

A meeting of volunteer officer's will, be hold this evening at jthc drill shed, for the purpose of arranging the preliminaries for a review On tho Prince of Wales' birthday,

"A Resident in Upper Qucea-streot" writes commending our icmarks upon the necessity for more active steps to repress tho growing evil of juvenile prostitution. Ho also draws attention to a house of ill fame in Upper Queon-strcot, which is a uuisanco to the neighbourhood. The facts should be laid by our corrospondont before the police, who will no doubt obtain for him redress.

Tho following have boon gazetted Regis trars for the electoral districts in this pro vince ;—J. 11. Greenwny, Bay of Islands; Charles Haselden, Marsden ; Matthew An gove, Rodney; Thomas Seaman, Waite mata; Thomas Cotter, Auckland North, Auckland West, Auckland East, Newton, Parnell, Eden, Manukau; William Shana ghan, Franklin North, Franklin South; A. J. Allom, Coromandel and Thames; Thomas Kirk, Waikato and Waipa ; J. fl. McCaw, Tauranga; and G. L. Greonwood,, East Coast.

In the Gorman army English will bo a compulsory subject or examination for the entrance ot officers after February, 1883. Candidates coming from Gymnasia, how ever, will have tho option of offering Greek, Tho programme, of tho examina tion iv English is as follows : Reading of English at sight; translation of English into German and German into English ; English syntax, and tho grammatical and etymological analysis of English phrases.

To the Editor; Sir,—Will Mr Rout or any of his creed point out a passage in Scripture proving that tho day appointed by God under the Mosaic law was changed from tbe soventh to tho first day of the week or the so-callod Sabbath. Paul says in Col. 2nd c. 16th v. : " Let no man judge you in respect of an holy day or of the new moon or of the Sabbath days." Ho, Paul, was afraid lest his labour had been bestowed in vain upon the Galatians, because they were observing months, days, aud years; Gal. 4th c. 10th and 11th v. I, for my part, believe that the opening of the Museum on Sundays would have an elevating and beneficent effect upon the working classes.—l am, &c, ANTI-CAST.

Tho following letter, which comos nil tho way from Temora goldfield, New South Wales, is the third wo havo received from various quarters relative to Theodore Brown's sweeps. The law against sweeps has not been passed a day before it was re quired :—" Dear sir,—Having taken a ticket in Theodore Brown's sweep for the Welling ton Cup to bo run for last February, I wrote to him to know tho result, and re ceived no reply. Would you kindly for ward mo a copy of your paper in which tho winning horses and also numbers- aro men tioned. My ticket was No 1990, the price £I.—Yours, &c, B, GAEBOLIso, butcher, Toraora, N.S.W."

Tho Marquis of Huntly has vanished completely from the social horizon, and his scat in A >erdoensbire is to be let at £3,500 a year. Probably his lordship will not be absent for a great while, for his rich rela tives, although irritated for tho moment, aro pretty suro to pull him through his pecuniary difficulties, compli cated as they aro said to be. The whole affair appears to be of anything but an edifyiog kind ; but to tbe public it is of no interest, accustomed as wo aro to the spectacle of men born unto every advantage tbat human beings can desire wantonly throwing away their chances in life, and making egregious fools of themselves for mere love of selfish dissipation.

The condition of Wellington-street Is an everyday subject of strong comment by the thousands of people who have to traverse it. The stench from defective drainage is dreadful, and the inhabitants have not a very bright prospect beforo them in the ap proaching summer. The City Council really ought to do something to the street at once. Its present state is danger* ous to life and limb, and still more dangerous to the health of those who live in it, or aro compelled by business to pass that way. Tho street is ono of the main lines of trailic on tho western side of tho city; and the fact that £1,200 have been thrown away upon an unimportant side street like Upper Nelson-street, and £300 in substituting an iron fence for a parapet wall in Albert-street, while this thorough fare remains in the disgraceful condition in which it is now, does not reflect much credit upon the management of city affairs.

To tho Editor: Sir, —In your leader of October 10th is the following:—"The report of the South British Insuranco Company to-day shows that insuranco business, even at present rates of premium, is not all pro fit.' This can hardly bo expected. But with the present heavy premiums we are paying, there ought, with proper manage ment, to be a very largo profit. So long, however, as tho Companies continue to allow peoplo to insure to the full value, aud in some instances above tbe value, will heavy losses occur. I do not say that people will set their places on fire, but I belicvo that with such heavy- insurances thero is great temptation to take but little trouble about the matter when a house accidentally takes fire. A natural thought is, never mind, we are well insured. I believe, sir, that no insuranco should be for more than two-thirds of the real value, — Yours, dec., H.G.

Relative to the case of Hoyos, who was convicted at the Supremo Court of rope at Hamilton, we havo received the following letter from "One of the Jury" :—Sir,— Permit me to write a few words in favour of getting up a petition to his Excellency the Governor on behalf of the unhappy man, Hayes, sentenced at the Supreme Court on Thursday morning last for rape. Since the case was adjudicated on, I have heard facts which, had I known them before, I for one would nover havo brought him in guilty. I Then, again, his having four little children and a wifo near her confinement encircles the case with such sad surroundings that I believe a petition only has to be started and supplemented by worthy and humane Judge Gillies, and ultimate success would be the result. The wife is nearly dead— stricken down by the blow she has received -and the unfortunate husband is in little better condition. The terrible experience of the last few days will act as a life-long felt lesson to him, and trust that mercy may be meted out to him in his extremity. I think in this case outraged justice is satis fied, and with the help of the judge a peti tion praying a reprieve would be successful, aud a man who has always held a good character among his fellows would once more have an opportunity of facing the world anew. ,

A meeting convened by advertisement for the puropsoj of forming an Anglo-Israelite Association, was hold at tho hall of the Young Men's Christian Association last evening. Thero were about a dozen persons present. Mr H. W. Farnall being called to the chair, expressed regret at seeing such a small assemblage, but he felt that what they lacked in numbers, they would make up in enthusiasm. He had been requested by a number of persons entertaining the Anglo-Israel belief—not theory— to convene a meeting for the purpose of forming an Association for their mutual benefit, and to further propagate their views. Having referred to tho somewhat uncharitable opinions which have been expressed con cerning believers in Anglo-Israelism, he produced a copy of the rules of tho Christ church Association, which be thonght with some small modification would bo suitable. It was then resolved on the motion of Mr Meikan, "Ihat an Anglo-Israelite Association be formed in Auckland." The chairman then read through the rules of the Christchurch Association, which were adopted subject to the altera tions, tbat the meetings be held monthly, and that the annual subscription bo 5s pay able in advance. The chairman mentioned that for 15 months past some believers in Anglo-Israelism had subsidised two columns in the "Free Press," for tbe advancement of their views. This movement had been inaugurated by Mr Glenny, who had made himself responsible for the cost of printing. That gentleman,.going to Australia, had re quested him to edit the two columns and he acceded. A few months ago, Mr Glenny wrote expressingbis opinion that as the "Free Press" had obtained so many extra sub scribers the subsidy should cease. Mr Brame, how ever, did not see the matter in that light. Mr Shailer said he was a believer, and was willing to join the association. He asked those who intended joining to stand up. Six stood up. After some further conversation, it was decided that the six members present should form themselves into a committee, and convene another meeting on some future occasion, This terminated the. proceedings.

The Civil Service Cricket Club opens the season on Saturday next by playing a match between themselves in the Domain Ground.

An cxtraordtnafy general mepting of .hareholders ,'6f the Auckland Steamship Company was held at Captain Daldy's office, Queen-Btreet, this afternoon, when it was resolved to voluntarily wind np the Company, Mr Loddcr was appointed sole liquidator at a remuneration of £50.

. After a groat deal of pottering and some alteration of design, the stone breastwork in Albert-street, above Durham-street, approaches completion. Tho iron rails are now being filled in, and when the work is finished it will not have an unhandsome appearance.

Messrs Dalgety, Blackwood, and Co, rccoived the following cablegram from the London firm (Dalgety, Dv Croz, and Co.), relative to a consignment of meat (mutton) per Cuzco, a small portion of which Was sold on arrival at 4_d pcrlb,andtho balance thoy were enabled to provido cold storage for. The telegram r.oads :-' Sold balance Cuzco's meat at 5Jd; market firmer; de mand increasing; prospects promising.'"

Th'o Wakatipu, steamer, says the," Even ing News," took away from Sydney 19 improved Berkshire pigs, they having been bred and sold by one of the Sydney breeders to Mr John Grigg, of Canterbury^ New Zealand, tor the sum of £100. The came breeder exports another lot of tho same description of stock by tho next steamer to Hokitiki, and also a consignment td-morrow (Saturday) for South Australia, Sydney is lookin up.

The consumption of beer in Paris during tho recent warm weather amounted to no fewor than 3,000,000 of bocks daily, dis pensed by about2s,ooo retailers. A curious vocabulary has been drawn up to meet the wants of customers. There is, first tho galopiu, a small-sized bock for ladies, 2_d ; then tbo ordinary bock, 3d; then the dis tinguo, 6d; tho comfortable, lOd; the ox travogant, 15d ; and finally the mince de chic, equal to 10 bocks, and costs 35d.

The current session of tbo Circuit Court came to an abrupt termination this morn ing by the withdrawal of tho record in the case of MacCormick v. Merrick, in conse quence of the non-appearance of two of tho plaintiff's witnesses. This is the third time on which the action has come before the Court, and at the last moment been adjourned. Had it been gone on with It would donbtless have lasted the whole day and probably have ex tended far into the night also, so that the Court officials and tbo jury did not regret its unexpected collapso for this session at least.

A man named Thomas Bond, who had met with a bad accident at the Wade, was brought to town by thes.s. Tarn' o' Sbanter on Saturday, and taken to tbe hospital. He was on a tramway, going out to the end of tho wharf, when he was thrown off by some means and fell on tbe rocks below, a distance of 14 or 16 feet. It was low water at the time, but fortunately he es caped having any boaes broken, although he was badly shaken. Dr Kenderdine attended to him, but on account of the distance from town, be recommended his removal to the Hospital, and this was done. The patient is now helpless in bed, and his Recovery to health will occupy some time,

A young man in Chicago was found dead in bed the day after New Year's Day, and the supposition was that he had committed suicide by poisoning ; but, upon analysing tbe contents of his stomach, nothing but tho following was found in it: —Pickles, pound cake, lemonade, cold turkey, beer, fried oystors, ■ cold punch, ham sandwiches, sponge-cake, beef-tea, mince-pie, cham pagne, lobster, game-pie, fruit-cake, tea, chicken salad, whisky, coffee, Bologna, sausage,' port, cheese, sardines, pickled tvrnip,' and boiled crows. The jury returned a verdict of " Died through the visitation of friends."

A silmon weighing 82 pounds 13 ounces was recently sold to a restaurant keeper in Manchester, England, for which he paid £4 15s. It came from Carlisle, and its length is recorded as 4 feet 6 inches. A salmon was caught last month in the Columbia river, Or., which weighed 86 pounds. An English salmon of the size given certainly compares favourably with its Oregon relative.

Tho ordinary meeting of the Onehunga Borough Council was held on Monday evening last, the Mayor presiding. A letter was read from Mr Pardy, stating that Sergeant Greene would be authorised to lay information under the Dog Registration Act. Permission wa» granted to Mr Kavanagh to break road metal from a rock in Selwyn-street. Tbo six-months' state ment of accounts, laid on the table, shewed the expenditure to have been £1,226 ; in come, £1,102; bank overdraft, £124. Several residents in Trafalgar-street and tbat vicinity were ordered to clear obstruc tions causea by their briar fences overgrow ing the footpath. After some formal busi ness the Council adjourned.

Tho Petroleum Springs recently discov ered in Hanover aro. yielding well. From one of three borings made near Reine, 783 barrels flowed within seventy-two and one half hours, Older borings hot far from these, which havo been yieldm? oil for somo time past, are supplying fifty barrels a day. A refinery has been built which is nearly ready to commence operations.

The "Jewish World," a newspaper pub lished in London, has sent a correspondent to Southern Russia to ascertain the facts connected with the outrages perpetrated on the Jews, and bis letters are now appearing in that journal. In a letter dated —lew, June 26, ho gives details of the wrecking of tho houses aed the shops of the Jews, and of the slowness of tho police and military to interfere for their protection. In one instance five women two married women and three young girls—were so grossly violated by the mob that they died the next morning. Eight murders were committed in Kiew under the very eyes almost of the Governor-General Kiew. The houses of the Jews were burned and des troyed, and in one instnnco the mob tried to throw a woman on the burning ruins. As may bo expected, the correspondent saw the Jews in a very miserable plight, huddled in hovels, half underground.

Tho Newton Congregational Sabbath School will oelebrate Its anniversary on Sunday tho 20th of November, and tbe tea and publio meeting on the Tuesday following.

Tho directors of the Auckland Fibre Company have extended their time for receiving tinders for the ereotlon ot their works in Stanley-street up to Mond&y, the 21th Inst.

A meeting ot builders will be held to* xmrrow evening, at 8 o'olook. In the Lome Btreet Kail, for the purpose of considering tho advisability of making arrangements for leaving work ou Saturdays at noon for the benefit of the trade.

The members of the Engineer and City Band will hold their annual concert and ball on tho evening of Wednesday, the 19th inst,, in the Choral Hall, under the direction of Mr Impey, particulars of whioh will be announced in a future issue.

We have been shown by Messrs Saunders ard Gllberd, boop manufacturers, Freeman's Boy, a specimen ot a new variety of blue mottle household soap manufactured by that firm. It is suporior ia every respeot to a sample shown us manufaoturod by Messrs Bardsley and Sons, Of Dunedin.

Upon the closed shutters of Brandon House, Parnell, the following notice has been affixed:—" This shop Is closed." C. W. Good son, in thankkg his numerous customers for their support, invites them to transfer their patronage to "The London Arcade," whioh ia oreaßing business demands all attention, and prohibits the continuance of his Branch Katob llshmont.-[Advt,V

A varied entertainment will be given to morrow evening in Mrs Harden . sohool room. Mount Hobson, commencing ot 7.30, consisting of a historical leoture, songs, duets and musical selections. The subject of tbe locture will be " The Frenoh Revolution of 1783," by Mr Percy Smellfleld, who will treat of the leading fea tures of the reign of terror, without going too deeply into the awful enormities of allegorical creatures, when men worshipped the goddessos ''Liberty" and "Reason." The scenes and characters of that struggle havo been depicted with poetic fervour by Lamartine in his " Histoire dcs Girondins," but more vividly by Carlyle In his splendid work "The French Revolution." ■ Mrs Bisphom, tho Misses Lodder, and other ladles, will sing on this occasion, and the " Marseillaise " will be sung by Mr Gradwell, and, finally, there will be a dance.

Remember that theFIHST COUPON for the Observer Xmos Prizes will appear in Next Fbi day's Observer, and that if you miss taking it, you will miss your chaoce.for 25 valuable gifts, including—Materials for o First-Clas. Christ mas Dinner for 6 persons, viz.. Prime Christmas Turkey, Ox Tongue, Sirloin ot Beef, Oxtail (for soup), - Dißhes Vegetables, Materials for Plum Padding, 12 Mince Pies, Calfsfoot Jelly, 2 Bott les Preserved Fruit for entremets, 4 Dishes Dessert, 3 Bottles Champagne, 1 Sherry, 1 Port 2 Claret, 1 Brandy. ■ 2nd, Handsome Clock for Mantelpiece; 3rd; Christmas Hamper, contain ing Turkey and 0 Bottles English Ale; Ith American Eleotro-ploted Clock suitable for Sitting-room ;sth, Suoking Pig; 6th, Two Vols, Gentleman's Magazine (handsomely bound); and eighteen other prizeß.

INTERCOLONIAL WEATHER EXCHANGE.

SYDNEY, Tuesday evening.

Barometer continues falling in Eastern Aus tralia, with cloudy weather and rain on the ooast of South Australia and New South Wales. Barometer: Portland and Sydney, .3'B; Hobart, 297; Gabo.29'B; Brisbane, 3Q-.

ELECTION NOTES.

IT is reported tbat Mr T. B. Hill will- be a candidate for Waipa In the Grey Interests. The rolls or a now in hand, and persons desirous of exercising their privilege at the ap proaching eleotlon should Bond in their names to tho Registration officer beforo Saturday next, the 15th inst. Papers^may be obtained from Registrar.

COROMANDKC ELECTORAL MATTERS;

A meeting of the supporters of P. H. Black moro. Ksq., who is a candidoto to represent tne Coromanael district in the General Assembly, was held at Kapnnga Chambers on Saturday last, Bth Ootober, at 7 p.m.-Ttiere Were up wards o£ 70 electors present. M. Corcoran, Ebo., in the chair. - Mr Blaokmore being called upon to explain his views with regard to tho politloal questions ot the present time, stated that ho oame forward as an Independent mem ber, bound to no party, and free to vote as his conscience dlotated, ond was essentially a work-. ing man's candidate. He reviewed the laws relating to capital ond labour, and would advooate Buoh changes in thetb laws as would give a chance to sons Of toil to rolso themselves ihroujh their own industry to oomparati ye Independence. He would also advocate a total change of the lohd JoWs ot the oountry—that tho Government should not sell any more land, but throw the balance of the waste lands of the colony open for free Bplec tion; ond that no man should ocoupy more than 010 acres, the Government to be at the expense ot Burvey, etc., etc ', and -the nrst year after selection a small royalty per aoro should bo charged, whioh would, ia future, form ho Inconsiderable revenue to the Government; that suoh selectors should not be at onoe compelled to ocoupy theland.pro vided certain i mpro vemeh ts wore annually; made; thereby giving tho minor and tho artizan a chance to oroato a home for their deollning days,whilo still followlng their occupations. He would be in favour of a further reduovlon in national expenditure, ond suoh a change in our present system of taxation, that the greatest presftuie may bo borne by those who hold previously-accumulated wealth and largo tracts of land acquired from tho national estate, and not so muoh on thoeo" who inoreose tho wealth of tho oountry by their dolly tolU In conclusion, be would Bupport a provision by whioh minorities may be fairly represented and have a voice in tho Houae. After a fo w ques tions had been put to tho oandidato, and satis factorily answered to the meeting, a vote of confidence in Mr Blaokmoro as a fit and proper person to represent this dial-lot in the Houae of Representatives was moved and seconded, and carried unanimously. A committee having been appointed, a vote of thanks was given to the chairman, which terminated the meeting.

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NQARUAWAHL4, this day.

Mr McMlnn was canvasslnz the electors ot Walpa here y otterday. He is out as a candidate for the district.

TAURANGA, this day. An Influential ond largely attended meeting at Katlkati was held on Saturday under the presidenoy of the Rev. Canon Johnston, Chair man of the Road Board, and passed unani mously a vote ot confldenoe in Mr G. Vesey Stewart, and pledged -themselves to use every exertion to eeoure his return for Tauranga eleotorate,

NELSON, Tuesday,

Mr .Hurstbouse, M.H.R., addressed a large meeting of electors at Motneka last night. After referring to the transactions of last seaeloni he staled that if rd-eleoted he would oppese the Hall Ministry. A vote of confidence was passed.

WESTPORT. Tuesday.

Mr John Monro (Mayor) stands for Buller; No other candldete has as yet been announced,

WELLINGTON, this day. It has Just transpired that there is a flaw in the Representation Act whioh may Cause some difficulty in connection with the general elections. The fltih section of tbat Act provides that within .0 days after the coming into operation of the Act the Registrar of eaoh electoral district shall form o naw roll "in the manner provided by the Registration of Electors Act, 1879," but thero Is nothing said about the printing of the new rolls. Now the Registration Act ot 1879 says in seotlon 30 that tho first roll of any dis trict shall be printed at the expiration of four months after it is formed. The question has been raised can a Registrar print the new roll before the expiration ot four months? If he oannot, then it would appear necessary to put oft tho elections till March, the rolls being printed about the middle of the previous month. Tho Question raised is an im portant one, and unless the difficulty can be satisfactorily overcome, serious complications might arise. The matter has been brought nn der the notice of the Government, and I believe the/ will ignore the objectionable clause in the Registration Act, and havo tho-rolls printed without unnecessary delay as originally in tended. Whe her they Bee any legitimate way out of the difficulty I csntfbt Bay, but probab;y their action will be taken merely as a matter of expediency. CHRI3TCHURGB. Tuesday.

Tho latest additions to the candidates are Mr. Alfred Saunders, for Cheviot; Mr J. Kvanß Brown and Mr J. Wilson, St. Albans (north of Ohriatohurch); Mr Cowlishaw. Stanmoro (eaat ot Christohurch); and Mr J. Hayhurst, Geral dlne.

DUNEDIN, this day. Tho Rev. J. Upton Davis is announced as a oandldate for Dunedin East.

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Be brief, for It is with words as with sun beams ; the more they are condensed the deeper they burn."—SOOTBBV.

Mr Dewhurst, the actor, has gone to Brisbane.

After having freely confessed her crime, the girl Cissy Wormaldhaa been acquitted, at Rockhampton, Queensland, of drowning two children in a creek.

At a meeting of the Thames Liberal Association the Whole of the candidates, Dr. Kilgour, Messrs McCullongh, Speight, and Jos. McAndrew concurred in the system of representation propounded by Mr Hare,

The Rev. A. W. Webb's farewell lecture in the Young Men's Christian Association has been abandoned owing to Mr Webb's ill-health.

Ostriches can be landed in Australia from the Cape for £200 per pair. An allotment in Collins-street, Mel bourne, 56ft frontage by 150 ft, has been sold for £22,000. Wilson, the circus man, has made a clear profit of £7,500 In the city of Batavia alone. The Queensland Legislative Council has passed a Bill for amalgamating th. two branches of the legal profession. A new theatre is about to be erected on the present site of the Queen's Theatre in Sydney. A movement is on foot for the formation of a joint-stock company to establish a lodglnghouse for women in Melbourne. , Notwithstanding'the reported low rate of insurance in Australia, the Australian Alliance, at its recent meeting, in Mel bourne, showed a profit of £44,993, ont of which a 15 per cent, dividend was de clared. After singing *' Alas I those chimes," the other night, at Maitland, Miss Annie Montague, of the Montague-Turner Opera Company, got 63 bouquets. The Company were engaged for a farewell week in Sydney, dating from the 17th Octobor, prior to their departure for Auckland. Among the passengers already booked for New Zealand by the P. and O. Com pany's new steamship Rome are Mr A. 6. Horton, Mr Tonks, and Miss Newby, for Auckland. Richmond Thatcher has opened the Hippodrome in Sydney. No less than fifteen of the noblemen and gentlemen who formed part of the suite of the Prince of Wales on the occasion of his visit to Russia, are being sued for debts contracted by them In St. Petersburg. Mr Walter Reynolds made a financial hit with " Tried and True" at the Queen's Theatre, Sydney, Baron Maclay has returned to Sydney from New Guinea and Queensland. He _ays he feels confident that Skuthorpo pos sesses the genuine Leichharit relics.

At the Central Police Court, Sydney, on a recent day, no less than 115 cases were adjudicated upon, and 80 of these were for drnnkenness.

Owing to an explosion of boiling pitch at Sydney last week n seaman named George Ely, of H.M.S. Cormorant, received some severe burns on the face and both arms. •

A rather verdant young man, conceited and censorious, while talking to a yourg lady at a party, pointed towards a couple that he supposed to be in an adjoining room, and said, " Just look at that conceited young prig I Isn't It perfectly absurd for such boys to go into society." " Why,'' exclaimed his companion, "that isn't a door; it's a mirror I" It is said tbat before long Melbourne theatres will be lighted by the electric light. Another young Australian lady will shortly make her appearance on the stage, selecting Sydney as the scene of her debut.

There is hot water between Col. Reader and the Wellington Artillery Corps, the former having twitted the corps with offering themselves for active service and then trying to back out on the excuse that the Government could only accept their services as a public corps. Tbe first post of the new cattle sale yards at Homebusb, Sydney, was placed in position on September 20th by Alderman Playfoir with considerable ceremony, in the presence of about 100 of the leading citizens. Tho works are estimated to cost between £60,000 and £70,000. Mr Hayes, a carpenter at Hamilton, has been thrown heavily from bis horse, and was much bruised and shaken. I

A sculling match has been arranged be tween Edward Hanlan and Wallace Ross, to come off at Toronto on the Ist Nov.

No subject is taught in the French primary schools tbat is not deemed abso lutely necessary for all citizens, and all the subjects which are to be studied by a boy at school are given to him in his first year therein. These are only six: Reading, writing, arithmetic, French grammar, French history, and general geography,

SPORTING NEWS.

, • Hesperian's nomination for the Melbourne Cup has been adjudged informal, and there fore all bets are off. ~ The "Sydney Bulletin" of the Bth inst; gives the following notes on the Melbourne Cup:—" Duchess still, remains in the honoured place for the Melbourne Cup. Waxy receives support in doubles, and Canary has „beca backed to win a fair stake. Chatterer also has been the subject Of investment. For the Derby, Duke has been Bteadily backed; Darabin also finds favour still. Spinningdale and Somerset retain their odds. For the Maribyrnong, Tangle has been backed to win a few thousands. She is by Hawthorn den (imp.) out of Sunshine, and was pur chased by Mr W, Pearson, at the large sale of yearlings held in the Randwick paddock last May. She Ib training at Caulfield. Segenhoe nnd Salionara are still, favourites at 108 to JO. Ipbigenia (the Panic-Miss Melbourne filly) was the sub ject of a commission during the week, all the hundreds to four being taken."

Mrßlanton's Exeter, 5 years, carrying 9st. 4lbs., won the Brighton Cup 2 miles, in 3miil. 31secs, Peter, the acknowledged fastest horse on the English turt, ran second.,

The V.R.C. Sires' Produce Stake, just nominated for, is already worth 630 sovereigns. The eventual race should bring some £1,500 to the fortunate winner. Hopbloom, the stallion recently purchased lor the stud in Australia, is by Parmesan, out of a sister to both Lord Lyon and the famous Achievement; and he hot only won at all ages, and weights, and distances, but finished his homo career by pulling off the Grand Sandown Hurdle Race (worth £1,400), in Which ho Carried list. 7lbs.

Hawke's Bay Races.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PEESS ASSOCIATION.)

NAPIER, Tuesday. Hawke's Bay Guineas of 105aovs., with a sweep of ssovs, each added. Colts, Bat. lOlbs. j fillies, Bst. 51bs, One mile. "Value of the stake, £245. Mr W. Walters' Hippo-Slander filly ... 1 Mr Russell's Kincrnig, by Javelin- Hannah 2 Mr Russell's Sydney, by Javelin— Minmina .«. Mr McDonald's The Squire, Mr Douglas's Panic, and Mr Donnelly's Ohipapa also ran. The Slander filly won easily by three lengths from Kincraig, Sydney third, Panic last. Time; lmin, 50£secs. Handicap Hurdle Race of 60aovs. Two miles. Mr Douglan's Uira.lOst. 111b. .;. ... 1 Mr Lyons' Loch Lomond, list-21bs. ~; 2, Mr Macintosh's Will-if-I-Can; 9st. ... 3 Mr Ruddock's Morning Star, 10st., also ran. Uira won by three lengths, Spbing Handicap, of 200sovs. 1_ miles. Mr McDonald's Badsworth, 7st 1 Mr McDonald's Foul Play, 9st. 7lbs. ... 2 Mr Walters' Grand Duchess, 7st. lOlbs. 3 Mr Banks' Rewi (7st. 31bs.), Mr Ruddock's My Dream (7st. 51bs.), Mr Martin's Mis chief (7st.), Mr Murtagh's Angler (6st. 81bs.), Mr Russell's Kincraig also ran. Mr McDonald declared to win with Bads worth. The flag fell to a wretched start, Duchess having the worst of it. Rewi made play, hard held ten lengths on passing the stand, followed by Badsworth, My Dream, Mischief, and Fonl Play. Rewi soon dropped back. Foul Play improved his position,.and on coming into the straight the old horse had it all his own way. Williams stopped him, and allowed his stable companion to win. Grand Duchess being an indifferent third. Mischief, the favourite, cut up badly, never being dan gerous at any part of the race.

Maiden Plate, of 50aovs. Weight for age; 1J miles. The winner of the Guineas to carry 71bs. penalty. Mr W. Walters' Slander filly ,T IMr McLean's Louie ~, ... ... t Mr Douglas' Venture ... ... .'.. 3 Mr Donnelly's Crissoge ond Mr Mc- Donald's The Squire also ran. Venture made the running for half a mile, when she gave way to the Slander filly, who led to the railway turn, when Bhe was challenged by Louie. The pair raced together into the straight, which terminated in a dead heat. Flying Handicap, of 75sovs. The winner. of the Spring Handicap to carry 71bs. penalty. Mr Martin's Mischief, 7st. 21bs. ... 1 Mr McDonald's Foul Play, 9st.6lbs. ... 2 Mr Jones' Prim, sst. lOlbs. ... ..." 3 Mr Russell's Nellie and Mr Walters' Duchess also started. Mischief won by a neck.

A Derby sweep on the Hawke's Bay Handicap was drawn at the Tbistlo Hotel last night. There were 100 members at 10s each. A Calcutta sweep on the same event was then drawn ; 32 members at 10s each. First horse, 50 per cent.; second horse, 30 per cent.; and third-horse, 20 per cent. The horses sold as follows :—Foul Play, £7 10s; Badsworth, £6; Grand Duchess, £3 10s ; Primrose, £2 17s 6d ; The Squire, £2; Mischief, £1; Kincraig, 17s 6d; Rewi, 15s ; Occalt Colt, 15s; Lome, 12s 6d. For the others there was no offer.

Wanganui Race Acceptances.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

WANGANUI, this day. The acceptances and entries for the Spring meeting are:— Maiden PlATb,—Wilberforce, Taipo. Cornet, Discretion, Shillelagh, Tartar, Sak nalla, Robin Hood, Corlsande, Tamonri, and Ely. v

Wancanui Stake Handicap.—Grand Duchess, Slander filly, Bylong, Mufti, Angler, Dan, Bine Gown, Meilin, Venture, Tartar, Tally Ho, and Miss Emma. Railway Plate. — Grand Duches?, Slander filly, Venture, Mufti, Blue Gown, Banshee, Astronomer, Dan, and Tally Ho.

HURDLE RACK.—Monk, Angler, Haw thorne, Chandler, Raven, Morning Star, Loch Lomond.

Maiden Trotting Race.—Miss Quick, Sir Roger Tichborne, Nettle, Creamy, Tom, Gipsy, Robert De Bruce, Darkie.

Handicap for Horses in Harness.— Our Pohy, Little Nell, Gipsy, Lucy, Touch-and-Go.

Pony Handicap.—Heather Bell, Jack, Bigead.

HANDICAP TKOTTINB RACE (for horses in saddle)—Marmion, Our Pony, Millie, Darkie (Kirkwood's), Little Nell.Robert De Bruce, Darkie (Richard's), Gipsy, Lucy, Touch-and-go.

GIFT TREE ENTERTAIN MENT.

A MOST successful gift tree entertainment in connection with St. Stephen's Presby terian Church was held in Ponsonby Hall last evening. The idea originated with the ladies connected with Mrs Runciman's stall at the late bazaar, their object being to dis pose of a few articles left over from, the bazaar, and also to raise funds to defray the cost of planting the church grounds. The hall was filled to the doors, and upwards of one hundred persons had to be turned away. Five hundred tickets had been sold, and many more might easily have been disposed of. The mußlc performed by the choir under the guidance of their recently ap pointed choir-master, Mr James Culpan, in cluded :—Pianoforte duet, Misses Culpan j: chorus, choir, " Come to the Fair"; pianoforte solo, Miss Stevenson ; chorus, choir, "Friendship"; chorns, "Happy and Light, of Heart," The draw ing for prizes was conducted by Captain John McKcnzie, who also dis tributed the gifts. Amongst the articles won were a Maori rug, by Mr J. W. Rees, framed photographs, Miss Paterson and Mrs Bainbridgej water colour paintings (Mr Gittos, sen.) won by Mrs MoKenzie; handsome kauri gum cross given by Mr Western, and won by Mrs Bainbridge. There was also a variety of work-boxes, trumpets, pincushions, pockethandker chiefs, antimacassars, dolls, and a fair per centoge of trash. One of tbe prizes on the tree was a leg of mutton, bat the winner was too modest to claim it. However, it will be consoliDg to his feelings to learn that it fell into the hands of a friend. Mr Peacock moved votes of thanks to the donors of gifts on the Tree, many of whom were unsolicited :—To Mrs Mackenzie, for the Tree; to Mr Horsley and Mr Hugh Gray, for fixing the Tree and decorating the platform ; to Captain John Mackenzie aud Mr Stanford, for use of flags; to Mr Noah Wood, for use of piano; to Mr J. H. Field, for printiuar tickets gratuitously ; to the choir, and Mr James Culpan. Mr Runci man stated that the proceeds of the enter tainment would place him in a position to pay the treasurer the £20 required for the laying out of the ground around the church.

Arrangements are in progress for a Juve nile Industrial Exhibition in Sydnoy.

CABLEGRAMS.

IRKUTEE'S TELEOBAMS.j

Terrific Battle in Tunis 1 ' PARIS, October 10 News has beeh received that a battle L been fought at Testor, in Northern Tuni. between the Tunisian troops and Arahii-' insurgents. The engagement was of a i_» quinary character and resulted in the cor* plete rout of the Arabs. m DEATH OF AN AUSTKIAN DIPLa MATIST. VIENNA, October 10 Baron Yon Haymerle, A_stro._;on__ri__ Minister for foreign affairs, died suddenly DEMOCRATIC VICTORY AT WASHINGTON. WASHINGTON, October lb. At A meeting of the Senate to-day Ba V _ f _ a Democrat, was temporarily elected fW dent of the Senate by 34 Votes to 32 nw Democrats are how obstructing the admis.iSl! Of a new Republican Senator ea<UDISSI°a TURKEY PROMISES REFORM CONSTANTINOPLE,'October It) It has transpired that the Porte __l ~ dgreed to yield to the demands of X L Powers, that provisions should be made for carrying out the necessary reforms ?_ Armenia, and a Commission has now bee. appointed to inquire into and report unf* the same.. The CommissionersTi & menco their investigation at an early date LONDON, October 10* Tho consols declined to 99. NewZea and securities are unchanged. The market, for colonial breadstuffs is qUiet, at u_. chailged quotations, viz, -Adelaide wheat ■ Adelaide flou., ex store, 425: Australia- '• tallow, firm, at 41s 6d for be t beef and ■ 45s for best mutton. * INWARD SUEZ MAIL. ; 1 ALBANY, October 11. Augus 24tb, arrived at. King &e°s Som^^wUhthemaiiviaS^ j

AVSTBAhIAN.

A STEAMER ASHORE. \ MELBOURNE, Wednesday.-. f Telegrams are to hand from Port Darwin 1 announcing that the Eastern and Austra lian Mail Steamship Company's steamer Brisbane, bound from Hongkong to Bri.. bane, has struck on a reef in Clarence Straits, about thirty miles from Port Dar win. Assistance has been sent from the latter place, and as the weather is fine it is. hoped the steamer may be got off without lajury. SMALL-POX. ". SYDNEY, Wednesday. Several of tbe small-pox patients at the Quarantine are reported to be seriously ill.-'

SUPREME COURT.- Civil Sittings.

YEST-KDAY CONCLUDED. ' "" 9J (Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.) Alleged False Rbpeesentations,^ H, E. Campbell v. James Hosie.—Messrs - '-. E. Hesketh and Theo. Cooper for the plain tiff, and Mr Tyler for the defendant.— After the examination of Michael May yesterday afternoon, Daniel Henry Baylddn, VSt a licensed surveyor, was called. • He-pro. 1 duced a plan of the Radical and Golden V Hill holdings, and showed that the tribij. ■• ters of the former had encroached several -l feet upon the Golden. Hill grourid-i-Roht, '«_? Bauld also gave evidence.—Mr 'Tyler.-| stated the case for the defence, and then, V called tbe defendant, James Hosie, This V witness said that he had ordered a snrvey of tbe ground, which was made by Mr Thorpe,. B who reported that the drive wsb -60 B feet trom Golden Hill boundary.' He be-: H lieved that report at the time. He subse quently received another report, to , the - s effect tbat the distance was only 17 feet. In I cross-examining this witness, Mr Hesketh put a question as to the accuracy of the > survey.—Mr Tyler at once objected to the question, and His Honor ruled that it was irrelevant.—Mr Hesketh contended that ii. was not, and desired to quote authorities in support ot his , argument.—His Honor declined to hear them.—Mr Hesketh then asked that a note might be taken oi his claim and of the ruling upon it—His Honor made the following note of it:—l ruled that the duty of an owner of land to. know his

own boundary is Irrelevant to the question at issue in this case, which is that; the defendant knowingly made false representa- ' tions iv regard to the distance of certain

mine workings from an adjacent mine. If \ he stated it was 60 feet distant honestly believing that to be .true, according to the report ot a qualified, sur veyor, the fact of the surveyor's report T being erroneous will not support the plain tiff's claim of knowingly making false re* | presentations.—The witness said he was | offered £100 for tbe whole mine a short time after he bought.—Adam Potter deposed V that he regarded the Golden Hill as of very little value ia August, tbat the outside value in December would be between £30 V and £40. That would be,a big price.—The "j surveyor (Thorpe) admitted the error in the first survey made by him. it was entirely his own fault.—A miner named Campbell and a miner named Fleetwood said the gold was got from 10 to 20 feet from the end of the drive, and the lead was getting poor— the shot of gold" had run out.—■ After His Honor bad summed up Mr Hes keth asked him to direct the jury:—(lf. That unless there was a duty cast npon the defendant to know his true boundary • ■;'fl fraudulent intent would not be imputed to him. (2). That there was a duty cast on the defendant to know his trne boundary. (3). That if there had been any encroach-' ment on the Golden Hill ground the defen dant was bound to have disclosed it to the ■ plaintiff.—His Honor directed the jury in accordance, with the first .proposition, but ignored the o .her two. He admitted, how ever, that the jiiry in considering their deci sion had' a right to entertain the question of encroachment.—After a brief conference the . jury returned a verdict for defendant oh all I the Issues.—The Court then adjourned.

THIS DAY.

J. C. MacCormickv. Joseph Merbiok. . —Claim, £300, damages,: for alleged breach of covenant of a lease.—The plaintiff ap peared to conduct his own case, and Mr E. ~.'-, Hesketh for the defendant. —At the opening of .the Court, Mr MacCormick intimated that, owing to the absence of two material witnesses, he was nnable to proceed with <; the case, and therefore would have to with- V draw the record.—Mr Hesketh protested v against these repeated adjournments. Be said that the action had now been before the Court at three successive Circuit sittings, and that the'defendant had made a struggle to be present this' time in the expectation that it would be settled once and for all. If it were now to be postponed till Christmas his client would simply have to allow judgment to go by default, as he was not in a position to come up time after time. Fdr,nino months he had been pre cluded from "taking permanent employment ; through this case being kept pending, and : >-~ if it were to continue co it really meant ruination to him.—His Honor agreed that it was a great hardship upon the defendant. He would look into the authorities to see how relief might be given him.—After referring to various works, His Honor ad ded that under the rules of the New Zealand Courts the plaintiff had power to withdraw the record, leaving the defendant the option of moving for the dismissal of the action, the plaintiff, of course, paying the defen dant's cost in the ad journmen t.—His Honor then, addressing himself to the" waiting Jurors, said that as the matter for which they had been summoned had "gone off lor the present their further attendance ,■■•? would not be required. He was very sorry that so many of them had been brought to gether Without any sufficient reason. They would therefore be discharged from further attendance. .'.'...■"• The Circuit Court was then adjourned . sine die.

Wolves in Lorraine made fearful ravages last winter. Their number is estimated at 5,000, and the annual damages which they cause to farmers are placed at between £1,500,000 and £2,000,000. The German authorities during.last winter laid a heavy price on wolves' heads, and it is believed tbat similar action in France would soon clear the beasts out entirely,

. "Atlas,"in the World, says:—"l wss inclined to be sceptical about Indian gold mines; but when a Cabinet Minister—noted, too, for the soundness of his judgment-r, rashes in and take's a thousand shares in one of tbe most recently brought out under takings in that way, my scepticism vanishes. Besides, the astounding results telegraphed to the Glasgow Company of a four, ounce yield'to the ton have since been substanti ated; so that, after all, India may turn out to be the El Dorado one imagined it to be in the days of one's ttoyhood." * ' * >

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 12



V OITY FL OUR MILLS . We, the undersigned, at the close of our first ■'■■.'" year's experience in our New Mills, beg to return thanks to onr numerous customers for the support hitherto afforded us. Our new Maohinery, Imported at great cost ; from England aud America, enables us to manu-1 iacture "NEW PROCESS FLOUR," a Flour that hoi worked an entire revolution In Ameri- . can Miffing, and isottraottag deserved attention throughout Great Britain, and which we now I present to our customers os EXTRA SUPKR-1 - FINE BILK-DRKSSKD FLOUR, ANCHOR BRAND j and we beg to inform them a'so that this is the only brand ot Flour that we intend to ' manufacture from this date. y*We place this Flour fearlessly in competition &_?"vrith any Flour in the Colony as a first-class ■ Family and Bakers' Flour. Those who have hitherto not patronised us we respectfully request will eßk for Byoroft's Flour. Our Prioes from this date are as under :— Extra Superfine Silk-dressed Anchor Brand ' ' (pertonof2,ooolbß). Bocks -- ••^l3 10 0 lilO's '.. "iV .. .. ~. 14 0 0 60- .. ~ 1410 0 .-- 25-- ... .. - 1417 6 Adelaide Flour kept infstoe—, J. BYCROFT & CO. . City Mills, September 1,1881. f — *•. T7" AM O fT\ O A L, DEPOT: NEXT PUBLIC BATHS. . ».-■ - • OFFICE '■■' No. 5, South British ihbtjbano- Company, •V KAMO COAL la Delivered from depot ENTIRELY FREE FROM SLACK, ; i AKD IS GUABANT-ED SDPERIOR TO NEWCASTLE FOR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES. RUDDELL'S EXPRESS runs between • Marsden Point (Whongorel Heads), Rua kaka, and Waipu, each way, In connection with s.s. Argyle, storting from tho Point immediately • on arrival of steamer from Auckland and ' Whangarei Fare. 8a 6d. Saddle Horses for hire and sole.' 1 Meals ready at Ruakaka on arrival of express. ..' ~ Agent at Waipu, M; McGregor, where first dass accommodation oan be had. S. W. RUDDELL. Ruakaka, Waipu BAY STEAM AND FLOUR MILLS, ;* JAMES SOPPET AND CO. Have oh hand at their Mills and Store.No. Lower Queen-street;— ■< _Tne Flour and Household (quality Kuat ftn teed itj '•' ■ '-"';: Also, V; V V ..." ::_-■ '; fes Bran, Sharps, Pig Meal l~ ■ « Maise, Oote, Wheat, and Barley, Cracked B_ and whole | __ |



Special Advertisements. IN ORDER TO MAKE ROOM, for ensuing season's goods, ond to reduoe my LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF WOOLLENS, I beg to inform my numerous customer, ana - thelgeneral publio that I have Ideoidedto REDUCE THE PRICES BY TEN PER CENT. At tho same time I wish to imply that every s_sss_&T«-3a-3_aK Xs-S-SsBS-tUSas thanks for psat favours. H. L. POSSENESKIE, MERCHANT TAILOIt AND HABITMAKER, SHOBTLAND-BTBEET, AUCKLAND Opposite South British Insurance Company). '|-\CULAR DEMONSTRATION. I . THE GRANDEST CUT GLASS. AND BEST ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, Ever Been in New Zealand, Are now FOR SALE by mo, consisting of Clar_t Jugs, Sugar Frams. Gkubts, Bbeakeast Cruets, and Bibooit Boxes. SEEING IS BELIEVING. F, H. L _T~W ISS ON, Opposite the Union Bank, . QUEEN-STREET. fS A V T I Oi N. Whereas certain persons havo adopted thj 'name of "Manganese Mines. RussoU," as a port of their Btook in trade, and have already com menced to myßtlfy Storekeepers, I heroby give ; notice that the Properties of the Original Manganese Mines Company op New Z_a , land are now the sole property of John Tucker, Esq.. of London, England. No Goods trom this date, therefore, will be received by me unless addressed: J. Tucker, Manganese Mines, Russell, Woiheke, or Auck land, as the case may be. And further, no Acoount. will be acknowledged by me without the production of my Written Order, N.B.—Correspondents will please exercise care in addressing their letters. (Signed) KD. KERSEY COOPER. Attorney for John Tucker. Ksq. xre ROM T> A R 1 S. The Most MAGNIFICENT O'EKHONBSS Ever Shown in auokland, Es Orient Steamer' Garonne.' Just Opened, And on Sole by GARLICK: & CRANWELL Nickel Plated french and half tester Iron Bedsteads. VERY HANDSOME, AND A NOVELTY. JUST LANDED, BX HEBMION-i LARGEST STOCK OF BEDSTEADS IN AUCKLAND AT THE rOTY TTALL A ROADE. p ARLICK & {CRANWELL HOUSE FURNISHERS FANCY GARDEN TABLES. CANE LOUNGES FOR VERANDAHS. BLACK AND WHITE WOOL HEARTH RUGa i TAPESTRY, BRUSSEL.& STAIR CARPET. CHURCH PEW SEATING, 1 Veb- Nioe, and Pr_f_rabl_ to Cushions. i GARLICK & CRANWELL. ; pOSITIVE "DEMO VAL I * NEXT WEEK ! TO New Buildings, THREE DOORS FEOM . AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANE. SPRING and SUMMER /COSTUMES. SPRING and SUMMER | ' f JACKETS. 1 SPRING and SUMMER xpiCHUB. SPRING and SUMMER "RATS. i SPUING and SUMMER ■DONNETS, ,;. -, — _.' ..:-• :/X: >-■:■■ •■■• - - • ••_■ (A Few of the above have ' „_V „„_ been still largely reduced, , TO THE LADIES-! j and will bo sold lor very . JL little money. W» I.ATTRAY WILL , FOR TWO OR THREE DAYS OFFER FURTHER GREAT BARGAINS IN _H_ Above Lines. 1 ' : ' GOODS NOT CLEARED OUT WILL BE Sold by Ruction, On the Premises, on or about THURSDAY JNBXT, " 13th October. N.R-NoOLD STOCK to be taken forward W. R.'a GRAND -EXPOSITION AND SHOW Will consist, entirely of NEW GOODS. CHEAPER. GOODS THAN EVER FROM THIS DAY ; AT i "Wm J^ A T T R A V' S j Opposite Bank of New Zealand, I 1 QUKEN-STRBlffi-. \\



Special __-ver.-3-mentß. TUEW QPRING rtOODS. MILNE & CHOYCE Have Just Reoeived, and are now Showing a Full Assortment op SPRING NOVELTIES! All tho Latest Stylos In MILLINERY, MANTLES. FICHUS, ScO„ i HOSIERY, In Silk, Spun, Lisle, and Cotton, I COLLARETTES, HEAD-DRESSES, CHILD'S ANTIQUE BONNETS, UNDERCLOTHING AND BABY LINEN. Also, A VERY COMPLETE STOOK OF HOUSEHOLD LINENS. Milne and Choyce, < Queen and Wellesley-streets, auckland. ' "T> RE T T' S ALMANAC," 1882. Persons wishing to Advertise la the abovo Almanac are requested to send in their Copy as early as possible to "STAR" OFFICE. Complete and utter failure will inevitably attend all attempts to rival Udolpho Wolfe. Schledam Aromatio Sohnappa. The sooret agencies of this marvellous preparation aro in the hands of the proprietors and surely they; ontori-iD no idea of giving to tho woiW a kno w lodgo which has mado them masters of the greatest tonio, antl-dyspeptio stimulant, alterative, ond restorativo known to modloal history.