SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

mn-a w atwh I This Kvonlnx, 8.1 high wATa;K^ To . moiTOwMornln g2l BUNHKT.-Thls Kvening. 6.51 BUNKIBK.-To-Morrow Morning, 4.41 MOON'S AGB.-Eirat Quarter, 29th, 11,10 p,m,

ARRIVALS.

T,ABT KVENWO. Oretl, 5.0., Campbell, from Southorn ports

DEPARTURES.

I-ABT EVKNINO. Argyle, r.b., Crawford, for Whangarei Fanny Kelly, ketch, Williams, for Mongonul Lalla Uookh, h.ij,, Robiuson, for Hokianga

TO-DAY. Saxon, aohooner, MoKenzie, for Talma

PROJECTED DEPARTURES.

London—Raknla. ship, early Melbourne, via South-Albion, Saturday, 20th Sydney—Hero, about 28th lust. Taranakl and South-Wonaka, Tuesday Russell, Whangtroa and Mongonul—Wellington or QlenelK, Monday Tacranga— Gienelg or Wellington, Monday and Thursday Whangarei and Whangarel Ileada-Argyle, Tuesday and Friday If angawai- Fing&l, Thursday adurcD^-y Bay—lfingal, Monday

VESSELS EXPECTED.

May Queen, ship (K.L.V.S.), from London sal) 3d August Z7 , , Roman Kmplre, ship (K.P.V.N.), from London, to sail about October 12 Wellington, ship (W.M.C.K.), from London; sailed Oot. 3 Weatherflold, ship, from London, loading Loon Urr, barque (W,Q.1i..K.), from Louden;

sailed August 10 Cor&mandel, baraue (P.C.K.D.), from London; Anazi, barque (.1,1). W.N.), {torn London; cleared September 6 Dunonilit, barque, from London; loadirig Crownthorpe, barquo, from London; loading Beatrice Uavorner, barquo (J.Q.C.L.) from New York, sailed July 29 0. A. Littloueld, barque, (H.T.N.F.) from Kew York yia Lyttelton; sailed Juno 18 Gwendoline, barquo (J.U.L.0.), from Mew York via Oamarn; sailed August 30 Kdith Hold, schooner, from Timaru Sybil, tohoonor, from the Islands Albatross, schooner, from Ly ttelton Muzoppa, schooner, from Rarotonga Pirato, schooner, from Huahlne

IMPORTS.

Per Oroti, from Oamarn—lSO Backs and ICO I bags flour, 100 sacks oats, 10 kogß butter. From la! ttelton—CfiO bags flour, 16 kegs batter, 5 cases bacon. From WelUngton-9 oases, 1 parcol. Prom Napier—s packages. From Gishorno-10 bead cattle, 293 sheep, 3 hogsheads ale, 0 empties.

EXPORTS.

Per Saxon for I.yttelton (to be loaded at Tal rna)—l9,ooo feat timber.

Per RakaU, for London -3593 cases kauri gum, 382 bales wool. 108 bales flax, 900 sacks copra, 85 bales cotton, 22 bales leather, 1167 horns, 18 bars silver bullion, It bales basils, 3 packages whale bone, 3 cases pearl shell, 22 bales leather, 2 bales hair, 97 casks tallow, 5 loads bones, 1G baloarugs, 115 tons manganese, 137 tons copra, 0 ciisos curios, 10 casks preserved moat, 2 cases Instru ments, 1 case felt goods.

Coastwisk. - Fukapnka, from ftfohurangi. Outwards Coastwise. - Pukapuka, for Mahurangi; Meroury, for Tairua: Norva), for Knssoll; Maglo, for Tairua.

The b.b. Qretl lo&ves for Southern Ports at 2 p.m. to-morrow. The ship Rakala cleared at the Customs for London to-day. Sbe tikes a large general cargo , (ua per Import list), including gnm, to the valuo Of «17,700.

The 8.8. (Albion from Southern Ports left Gia borno at 7.30 a.m. to-day, and may. therefore, be expected here about noon to-morrow. <*The sohooner Reward is announced to loavo for Farna Doy.and wnangarei Beads this oven ing.

The sohooner Knorgy entered ont at the Cus toms for Sydney via Tairua to-dny. She loads timber at the latter port.

The s.B. Oretl arrived from southern'perts at 6 p.m. yesterday. JPaßsengetgi:—From Welling ton : Mlbb Hart. From Napier: Miss Ritchie, Mr Morgan. From Qisborne: Rev. Dallon, : Messrs Bolton and Cummins. From Tauranga: Mr MeQamle.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

(By Teleorafh.)

Dabqayille, this day. Discharging: Marmion and Aratapu. Load ing : Aratapu, achoonor, and Telegraph. < Tk Kopmiu, this day. Loading.: Sea Gull and Masd Graham. | Loaded: Look Out, Daroy Pratt and Christine. Helknsvillk, this day. At Kalpara Heads: Arrived—Barque Mary : Mlldvod, and Thomas and Henry; both have -- gone up the river. Wind bound: Barque Speedwell and Sea Bird. Sailed: Borealls, I Haily Bayley, and Colonist. Fahi, this day. ! Arrived: Vivid, barque, of Melbourne, at the \ Heads. The Kmlly sailed on Saturday for Dunedla. The wind has shitted light north- H ward. The Speedwell, Daroy Pratt, and Trans >'. port will sail as soon as it freshens, The Look , Out and Aratapu are expeoted down, and will , ~ also probably get away.

COMMERCIAL.

Kvicnihu Stab Office, Wednesday. . i Messrs B. Tonka and Co. offered to-day the I, prlvlleKeß of the Paknruiißa Hunt Club races, to bo hold on Saturday next at TCllei*n°- **•■ <.i... i „/«.„,„«( ijuVuih ibut all necessary arrangements had been mado with the railway authorities for oonvenience; and he could al ■ moet say fins gammer weather would attend ! them at Klluralle. The grand-stand and lean-to brought &il, buyer, John Adams; the cards, £15, Wm. Adams; the frnit stalls, no ginger ' beer or cigani but strictly confined to tea, coffee, oattes, and lollies, £25, Mr McGinn; stables. £10, Mr Mlllor. The Bale was brief and j lively and hugely attended. '

Mail Notice.

Maim will Close as Undeh.—

this Day. For WhlOanpri, per Paka, at i p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 6.30 p.m.

Thursday. 21th instant, For Talma, por Fairy, at 8 a.m. For Walwera, Te Kapa, CniKteburn, and 'Warkwortb, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For London direct, per Kaksia. at 11 o.ra. For Mangawal, per Fingal, at 3 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Albion, at 3 p.m For Tnuranßa, Oblnomutu, and Opotlkl, per Glonolg, at i p.m. Friday, 25th Instant. For Tairua, per Energy, at 8 a.ra. For Wolhokoand Coromandol, per Coromondol, at, 2.30 p.m. For Thames, per Botomahana, at i p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan g&rel, Tangihua, and Mangapai, per Artrrle, at i p.m. SATURDAY, 26th lnßtant. For Gisborne, Napier, Southorn ports, and Australian Colonles.per Albion, at 11 a,m. Monday, 28th istant. For Australian Colonies, per Hero, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, 6th December. Per S.B. City ot Sydney, as followa :— For Sandwich Islands, States et Amerloa. Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Burope, at Ip.m. ■.'..'*. For money orders registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. . Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence. In addition to Hie postage, will be received by the Mall Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mall will be due In London on Tues day, January 17,1833. S. B, BISS. Chief Postmaster. Chief Poet-offloo. Anokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

NOVEMBER 23, 1881.

Romuoia Hall — Dramatic Entertainment, 8 P.m.

Pitt-street Wesleyan Church—Annual Mission Meeting, 8 p.m. Northoote, Stokes Point-St. John the Baptist Conceit, in aid of organ fund, 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

KICCOI»—On November 21, at Devoaport, Mra Moloolm Niccol of a son.

Death.

HOPK.-On November 22nd, Andrew Hope, aged 60 years.

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

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1881.

For the causa that lacks aulitance. For the wrong that needs resistanc For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

In the approaching elections various impor. tant alterations in the electoral law will be tested for -the first time. Since the conati tuencica were last called upon to elect a new Parliament, the franchise has undergone very considerable modification. Manhood suffrage has taken the place of a property and household qualification, male adults of every class have become qualified under the residential vote, the means of registering has been simplified, and the time extended. That these changes have not produced such large additions to the rolls as might have been anticipated, is due, no doubt, to the fact that large accumulations of the dead or removed have been swept off the rolls in the rcvisal, and the rolls repre sent more closely the actual voting power. One of the first effects of this change should be a closer approximation of the votes actually recorded to the names on the roll. The hours of polling are also extended by the Regulation of Elections Act till six o'clock at night. A still more momentous alteration is that contained in the provi sion for holding all the elections on one day. This would tend, one may suppose, to strike at the power of any party organisation in tended to exert control [over all the con. tests, because it would be impossible

without au almost unlimited number of workers to carry on tho war nt every point with effect. Iv past election campaigns it has been usual to concentrate all power ou ouch contest iiu it arose, giving the whole weight of the party organisation to it. That course now will be practically out of tho ques tion.

Coming to the Operation of the Corrupt Practices Prevention Act, the law, rigidly adhered to, would put an entirely altered face on the "613 time'1 election custom?', No cabs, no beer or refreshments, no paid touts and canvaßser*. But wo have very little doubt that tho strict letter of the Act will be evaded. There is nothing to prevent a voter from driving to the poll in his private conveyanoe t or in taking friends with him, and we shall not be surprised to see considerable rivalry among the committees in bringing their individual resources to aid the common ob ject. It will, however, be a most satis factory surprise should anticipations of any general entlcavour to avoid tho spiHt of the law be falsified. The new legislation tonds to elicit a true expression of the will of the people. It provides for the quiet.unostenta tious record of au elector's judg ment in the! choice of his representative in Parliament. It secures that end, and in doing so represses, as much as penalties can repress, any practices tending to sway the vote unduly or jCorruptly. It is to tho interests of the electors, there fore- that tho law should be observed, and' candidates will iv the long run also find themselves gainers rather than losers by the change. The now legis lation under which the elections aro to be held, though basod upon luwa in other colonies, is to a certain extent experimental, aucl its results will be watched with much curiosity. To get ovor nil tho bustle and worry of polling iv ono day will bo a relief, but tho concentrated excitcmout, the hopes and fears of that eventful nine hours, who shall adequately describo 1

Messrs?. B. Walker, Grice, and Parker have occupied thePukekurablock, Waikato, turning off the Maori squatters by physical force. Messrs Tonka, Morton, Edgcumbo, mid Miss Nowby are passengers by the P. and O. Company's new steamship Rome, which arrived at Albany yesterday with the Suez mail.

A mistake crept into tho list of tho entries for tho Auckland Stccplcclmso ap pearing in yesterday's issue. Tho weights of Hawthorne, ILirkawav, Rawcuatn, Em press, Young Slodmcre, Viceroy, and Loch nagar, arc each lO.st, not 10.it 3lbs,

The Sydney directors of tho South Pacific Petroleum Company, Poverty Bay, have discontinued working the ground, against tho advice of the local manager, Mr Berry. Mr Cooper, the owner of the land, threatens to re-enter, alleging that the conditions of lease have not boen fulfilled,

Mr Fisher, tho enterprising proprietor of the Occidental Hotel, announces tho grand re-openiugof tho saloon and ban at tho Occidental this evening, Thore has been great expense laid out on these imposing improvements. The patrons of this sporting rendezvous lire invited to-night.

The Masonic Ball in connection with tbo opening of tho new hall will tako place iv the Choral Hall on tho evening of Wednes day, December 7th.

In a case of abusive language brought yesterday in tho Police Court the name of the defendant should have read Charles P, Ayling, alias Allen. Tho chargo was pre ferred by his wife, Elizabeth Ayling.

The following tenders wore received by Mr E. Mahoney to-day for the erection of the Prince of Walos Hotel, Hobson-Btreet: —McConnachie and Flatt, £1,991; W. G. Connolly, £1,945; T. Constable, £1,775; J. J. Holland, £1,736 ; Baildon and Stepbon sod, £1,721; Allon Msguiro, £1,705.

A deputation from the Thamos Volun teers—Capts. Wildman and Schofield— waited on the Hon. F. Wbitakcr to-day re tho disputo concerning the pay. MrWhita kcr seemed to regard their case favourably, and promised to tolcgruph at onco to Wellington. The deputation will probably wait on him again to-morrow.

Mr R. P. Webster and Miss Pottter, for many years connected with the Newton Sunday-school, were united in the bonds of matrimony to-day. In honour of the event they were presented with a handsomely bound Biblo by the scholars and teachers. Misa Potter was also made the recipient of a neatly got-up shield containing photos of the members of her class. Mr Hughes, Superintendent of tho Auck land Firo Brigade, has received a cheque foi jC4 4s, tcviii Musatß TVlnsCODe llrothem, on behalf of tho Brigade, in recognition of their active and timely services at tho recent fire at their stores.

We learn that the ton head of fat bullocks which arrived by tho Oreti from Gisborne, are really splendid beasts, and were deli vered in prime condition. They nro to bo sold at Mr Buckland's sale tomorrow.

The Rugistrar of (lie Supreme Court, (Mr 11. Brewer), sat in banco this morn ing and granted orders of discharge from bankruptcy to John Evans and Everard Francis liuckworth.

To tho Editor: Dear Sir, -One cannot help noticing tho apparent delay of the builders in commencing to work by the new arrangement. After a deputation waiting on the various employers of labour and gaining their consent, why docs such delay occur? The summer will be finished before us poor working men will benefit by it.— Yonrs, &c, Carpenter.

The friends of Mrs Lewis, of Epsom House, will have noticed with regret tbat this lady, in consequence of the serious ac cident she met with some months since, will close her school on Friday next. It ap pears that her injuries are much more serious than at first supposed, and Mrs Lewis is acting in accordance with the ad vice of medical gentlemen.

' A Service of Song was given last evening in the Franklin Road Primitive Methodist Chapel, by.the Alexandra-street choir, under the guidance of Mr Frith. In the absence of Mr Guy, the narrative was read by Rev. Joseph Long. The audience was not large.

The Takapuna Jockey Club will hold its adjourned public meeting at the Flagstaff Hotel this evening at 8 o'clock. TV c learn that great encouragement is given of sup port to the Club by the public, so that the affair will, there is little doubt, be a per manent success. The business to-night is to adopt rules and consider the ground suitable for the course.

Sir Robert Lloyd-Lindsay, in a magazine article, says :—" A small, well-trained body of 50 men, placed under cover, can easily fire 3,000 shots iv a quarter of an hour (each man firing at tho rate of four shots per minute), and can place every shot at 800 yards into a space no larger than an ordinary-sized room. At this rate, a bat talion of 800 men could in halt an hour pour 80,000 or 90,000 bullets into an enemy advancing against them, thus producing a shower of lead under which no troops could stand, much less advance."—"Court Journal,"

It will perhaps be interesting to under graduates of the New Zealand University to know that, with reference to the " Bowen Prize " competition, some forms have to be observed which are not contained iv the calendar. The writer's name must not be subscribed to the essay sent in, but a dis tinguishing motto of some kind. Along with the essay when forwarded to tho Registrar should be enclosed a soaled en velope, on the outside of which should be the motto chosen, and on the inside the competitor's name and address. This en velope will not be opened until the examiners have decided upon the essays, and not even then, except in the case of the successful essay. The names of unsuccess ful candidates are not known to any one.

In a speech at Gisborne, Mr Gannon, one of the candidates, Bald :—" Tho Otago and Canterbury leases, and how they will be disposed of, I wish to speaic of. la Canter bury, Otago, Marlborough, Weatland and Southland there are 10,939,360 acres of land in the hands of 821 persons. One of those runholders having obtained a pastoral lease, paying the annual rental of £300 a year, sub-let the same for £3,000 a year, netting without any further effort on his part, £2,700. That fact will speak for itself without any further comment. These leases expire next year. If we return to the House to represent us, men who are large runholders, in what groove will their interests lie ? Would they not be liable to be actuated by that fellow-feeling which makes ua wondrous kind, with regard to their sguatocratic friends ? At all events, I think it is not wise for us to run any risk, I look upon the cutting up of the Otago and Canterbury runs into smaller areas, of relative importance to the cutting up and subdividing of the lands on the East Coast. In fact it is much the same question under a different hue. Is it not incredible that an area of land more than four times greater than the two coun ties of Cook and Wairoa, should be per mit tad to remain in the hands of 821 per sons? The taxation of the colony is from £10 to £15 per head, and no wonder .the taxation of the colony is so great when we find such a state of things exists as this— so large an area iv the hands of so few.

-Tho Cinderella Fancy Dress Ball will bo held to-morrow evening iv the Mount Albert Hall.

In our police report yesterday relative to th' 6 charge of embezzlement against J. Thomson, our report erroneously.stated that the magistrate censured prisoner ,and dlsp charged him. What the magistrate v did ' say was that the prosecutor w_as severely to bo blamed for. using, the criminal law for tbe adjusting of accounts. The ago at which girls aro married in Germany furnishes some very interesting statistics. It is shown by them that tho most favourable prospects last year existed at the ages of 26 and 27. Out of 1,000 girls, 103 married at 26 and tbe same number at 2?. At 28 there Were 102 married, at 50, 9S, and ttt 3d the number was 82, There were 53 married at 35,.. and at 40 no less than 46 were married. For ages below 26 the figures wore as follows :—At 19, 51; at 21, 60) at 22, 80 ; at 23, 90, and at 25, 99. It thus appears that at 29 German girls have better chances than at any age up to 22. It is only after getting on the wrong side of 40 that their chances of marriage become very slight, A meeting of gentlemen interested in forming the business of Messis Fisher & Co, butchers, into a joint stock company was held yesterday, Mr D. Nathan iv the chnirj Messrs Cuing, Comskey, Cruickshank, VV, Aitkcn, and James Bilkey were appointed a sub-committee to inspect the properties, complete the pros' pectus, and report to a future meeting, A largo number ot shares were guaranteed by gentlemen presont.

Wo aro requested to remind architects that to-morrow is tho last day for raooivlng do signs for Improvements to St. Andrew's Church.

St. Matthew's bazaar and fancy fair will bo OFOood to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon In tho Drill nlicil, at 2 o'clock, by tho Right Rev. l)r, Cowle, Dlßhop of Auckland, partlonlars of which appear in another pagb of tho presont issue., Tho gifts are fancy and varied. Among tho numerous attractions is tho " Bazaar Book stall," undor the care ot Mr Webb, a vocal and instrumental concert, and the mysterious oab inet of Arabia, closing with Mrs Jarloy's wax work exhibition frOm Dlokens's " Old Curiosity Hhop." Tho Venture promises to be a great suc cess.

TE AROHA GOLDFIELD.

(KROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT,)

TE ARUHA, November 21. A GOOD leader was cut to-day in tho new find, Tho drive was being pushed on to cut tho main road from the eastern Bide at about eighty feet lower level. The prospect 8 looking very well indeed. This discovery has led to tho conclusion that when the lode is cut at tho low lovel it will be very much better and richer than anything yet found iv the claim. The Arizona claim is on tho eastern side of the new find, and has the advantage of being within two chains of the gold, and as thero is a nice terrace run. ning into the new find from the Arizona, this claim will no doubt be second to none on tho field. The Diamond Gully and Coquet claims arc also in a good position. The Coquet has the main load running through it, and a piece of rough stone brought from it and crushed showed a very good prospect. Several nice pieces have been got from the Diamond Gully, showing gold freely. The Comstock, which is at the lower side of the Arizona, cot some atone to-day, better than anything yet seen on tho field. There is no doubt but that some of the claims yet unprospected will bo equal to those men tioned when prospecting has been done.

THE PENGUIN INQUIRY.

(BY TELKGitAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, this day. At the R.M. Court to-day, the Penguin inquiry was resumed.

Thomas, Poppens, chief officer of the Penguin, deposed that he took charge of tho steamer at 8 o'clock, and relieved the second mate. He did not receivo any order from the captain on assuming charge, and did not know if the captain was called when the vessel entered the current basin. He always called tho captain when entering tho Pass; he saw points on tho land clearly ; when off Two Island Point ho called captain. Ho kept about a quarter of a mile o& shore. He did not notice if captain was asleep when he called. He told him tbat they were go ing up the Puss, and captain replied, "All right." Tho mate went a second time to tho captain and found him in the same place and iv the same position. The captain then went on the bridge at once with the mate, but they could not see the beacon. The night was fine, tide about f ebb at the time. It is usual to keep pretty close to southern side of shore. The order given was to starboard, and was immedi ately obeyed. About this time witness could see the beacon about two points on tbo port bow. Immediately after, when the helm steadied, the beacon was ahoad and the vessel going full speed. A second order "to starboard " was given by the captain a short time after the first, He called the captain's attention to the posi tion between the two orders. Witness asked him if he saw the beacon. Tho ves sel shortly after struck, about a minute and a half after the second order. At the time vessel was drawing IS* feet 5 inches aft and 8 feet 6 inches forward. He did not tako the exact bearings, but the vessel was about a ship's length and a half off the beacon. The vessel did not strike heavily. After striking, the engines were reversed without any effect, and the vessel remained on the reef till the following evening at six o'clock, when she floated off herself, Tho inquiry is proceeding.

ONEHUNGA R.M. COURT.

Wednesday, 23rd November, 1881.

(Before F. M. P. Brookfield, Eaq., R.M.)

Whytk T. Gbaby.—This was a pro ceeding taken by the plaintiff under the 82nd Section of the R.M. Act, 1867, to recover possession from the defendant of certain premises at Onehunga in defendant's occupancy which had been let to him by plaintiff. — Mr Laishley appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr E, Cooper appeared for defendant—After hearing the evidence of the plaintiff, his wife and son on behalf of the plaintiff, and the evidence of Mrs Geary on behalf of the defendant, the Koeideut Magistrate made an order in favor of the plaintiff (as asked for) with costs against the defendant. This was the only case before the Court to-day.

HARBOUR BOARD.

A SPECIAL meeting of the Harbour Board was held yesterday afternoon, Mr Compton presiding, with a good attendance of mem* bers.

DEKDOING.—The Engineer was author ised to employ the steamer Piako at £3 per week, for dredging purposes. Pilot Service Dispute.—Before this matter came up for consideration Mr Comp ton found it necessary to retire because of illness. The chair was filled by Mr J. M. Clark. Evidence was given by:—Wm. Burgess, chief pilot; J. j. Burgess, chief harbour-master; C. Sainty, pilot; W. Jenkins, Coxswain; W. Gregg and G. Taylor, boatmen. After due consideration the following resolution was agreed to :— " That this Board is of opinion that the coxswain ( W. Jenkins) should be repri manded for his conduct on Nov. 9, and in structed to treat his superior officers with proper respect in future." This concluded the business.

AUCKLAND SHAREMARKET.

NOVBMBEB 23.

Bank of N.Z.-62217s 6d; Sellers, £22178 Cii Colonial Bank-47s 6d to 18s N.Z. Insuranco—Sellers, 82s 6d S.B. Insurance—Buyers, 57s Colonial Insurance—Buyers, 13s 6d Anokland Gas-Buyers, £10; sellers, £1010s Union Sagh and Door—Bayers, «7 7s; sellers, J5710S Auckland Timber—Sellers, £7 N. Z. Loan and Mercantile—Sellers, £6 5a Bay of Islands Coal Co.—Sellers, £9 10s Acoident Insurance—Sellera, is Tanpirl Coal—Buyers, 10s 61 Northern 8.8. Co.—Sellers, 12a 6d Moanataiarl G.M. Co,—Buyers, 123 Alburnta—Sellers, Hs6d Caledonian—lss 6d to 17a 3d; buyers, 16sj sellers, 18a Tokatea— Buyers, 118: sellers, 15s Blaokmore's—Sellers, Us Home Rule-68; sellers, 6s Smile ot Fortune—Buyers, 10a 6d Martha—Buyers, 10s; sellers, ISs JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

Complete and utter failure will inevitably attend all attempts to rival TJdolpho WoliVn Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps. The secies agencies of this marvellous preparation are in the lianda of the proprietors and surely they entertain no idea of giving to the world a know ledge which baa made them masters of tna greatest tonio, anti-dyspeptio stimulant, alterative, and restorative known to medlca history,

CABLEGRAMS.

IKEUTiiifs Telegrams,]

LONDON; Nov. 21. ( Consols remain at lOOjj, The market rate of discount has been raised to four per cent ; bank remains at fire. Now Zea land securities are unchanged. Five per cent 10-40 loan and five per cent, 1889 loan are each at 104.

Tho 4J per cent. 1879 to 1904 loan is at IOOf.

Adelaide wheat (ex store) continues at 570) and New Zealand at 42s 6d. Adelaide flour (ex store) 425; Australian tallow (best beef), 39s } best mutton, 41s 6d, The homeward Australian mails, which left Melbourne on October 3.2, were delivered in London to-day. KOYAL ALLIANCE An alliance havini» been arranged between Prince Leopold (Duke ot Albany), and Prin cess Helena, fourth daughter af Prince George Victor of Waldcck, one of the Ger man principalities, the betrothal ceremony was celebrated at Frankfort on Saturday last.

AUSTRALIAN.

TEE WEST-AUSTRALIAN EXHIBI TION. PERTH (Western AutrAlu), Wednesday. The Exhibition arranged by Messrs Jou. Bert and Twopenny was opened hore yes torday.

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.

Tho New Zealand horses, Sir Modred, Soiunus, Hilarious, and Idalium, wore shipped by the To Anau, which sailed yes terday for New Zealand. Sir Modred and Somnus have become the property of Mr Craig, who is a passenger by tho To Anau,

OUR WELLINGTON TELE GRAM.

(BY TKLKCIRaPH.— OWN CORRESPONDENT,)

WELLINGTON, this day, WHAT with tho subsidence of the native difficulty for the present, and the absence of most of tho Ministers on electioneering duty, thero is a complete dearth of political ncwe. The election is being vigorously fought out by a multitude of candidates, who have agcuts canvassing ia all directions. It is almost impossible to get down tho street without meeting shoddy electioneering touts, with bundles of electoral rolls in their hands, who arc rushing from one corner to another, button-holing people for their vote and iaterest for Mr Liberal High-jinks, Mr Spurious Landspec, or tome other interesting Greyite, Hallite, or Independent candidate. They accost the innocent pedestrian with, " You are Mr Joaea, ai'o you not?" and, at the same time, open up the roll at "J," If the person doesn't happen to bo Jones, hs probably tells his namo, and then he is, if he hasn't a strong will or a bad temper, wheedled into promising a voto, which promise will perhaps not be kopt. The npshot is, that a man stands a chance of being gulled into votiog against his wish, or telling a fib, without either party to the transaction coming under the operation of the dreaded Corrupt Practices Act. One business man told me the other day that be had insisted on all his employe's registering, and he could now command between 20 and 30 votes for his favourite,

Tho terrors of Mr Thos. Dick's rod, the Gaming and Lotteries Act, fell npon the heads of a number of Chinese. On Saturday night the police entered the shop and dwell ing of some Chinamen and found them play ing at fan-tan,-and several Celestials looking ob. These were all handcuffed and locked up,nui) yesterday the owner of tho shop was fined £10 or a month's imprisonment, the players half that penalty, but the onlookers were discharged. It is tho first case of the kind in Wellington undor the new Aot, and us the Act has been only so re cently in force, it was thought by many that the penalties so imposed were too severe; but then, Mr Hardcastle, the new Magis trate, was on the Bench, and it is pro verbial that now brooms sweep clean. He has tho reputation of being a terror to law-breakers. In this instance he has not belied tho lcputation thrust upon him. REPORTED NEW STEAM SERVICE.

It is rumoured among those who ought to know something on the subject, that the Union Steamship Co. will soon have opposi tion in Now Zealand waters, oa the P. and O. Co. are about to put on six of their vessels. It is stated tbat ono of the directors of the latter Company has been in New Zealand tor the past two months, endeavouring quietly to secure the trade of tho leading merchants and importers. I give this without vouching for it in any way.

ELECTION NOTES.

Major Harris has obtained votes of con< tidence at Tauranga and Maraetai,

Mr R. Monk announces in another column tbat he will be a candidate for the representation of Parnell.

Mr O. McGee is announced for the Manu. kau district.

Mr F. Lawry has obtained votes of confi dence at Pokeno and Queen's Redoubt. Mr Mitchelson has been accorded votes ol confidence at Wolkiekie and Mauogaka ramea,

[BY TELEGRAM.]

MONGONUI, this day.

Mr Lnndon had a successful meeting at Kaitaia on Saturday, and received a unanimous vote of confidence. He ad dressed the electors of Mongonuipn Mon day evening, and received a vote of confi dence without a disaentient voice.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

John P. Watson, auctioneer, has been requisitioned to offer himself as a candidate for Avon (listrict,iu opposition to the Hon. W. Rollcstou.

BLENHEIM, this day.

Mr Seymour addressed the electors last night, and received a vote of thanks. He announced his continued support of the pre sent Ministry. His explanation of his ruling in the stonewalling debate was received with mingled applause and hisses,

NEW PLYMOUTH, tbis day.

Mr Kelly addressed tho electors last even ing. There was a large meeting. Mr Samuel was in the chair. Mr Kelly re viewed the past session and declared for free and purely secular education. He said it was creditable to the Government to ask Mr Bryce to again take the portfolio of Native Minister, and spoke most en logistically of the Volunteers, and said the House should not grudge granting subsidies when their value had been thoroughly evinced during the late native crisis. He said be was in favour of granting bonuses for local industries, and concluded by show ing that in the past he had assisted in netting public works carried on in tho district and tho country opened up. A vote of confidence was carried with only ono hand against it. .

WELLINGTON, this day.

Three candidates, William Hutchison, Andrew Young, and Ueorge Fisher have been nominated for tho Mayoralty.

DUNEDIN, this day.

Mr Cargill received a vote of confidence for Dunedin (Central) last night. Mr Thos. Bracken makes the fifth candidate for this seat.

SPORTING NEWS.

(FBBSS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, this day.

WELLINGTON RACE ACCEPT ANCES.

The following are additional acceptances for the Wellington races :— Kailway Stakes. — Danebury, 7st 12lbs.

Butt Pake Stakes.—Senorita, 6st Blbs.

DUNEDIN SPRING MEETING,

DUNBDIN, Tuesday. The following ate the entries and accept ances for the spring meeting :— Hurdles. — Agent, Isaac, Ratefelto, Troubadour, Pultabus. Maiden Plate.—Teviot, Marmadukc, Rawdon, Empress, Royal Maid, Brenda, Gitana, Eugenic. St. Andrew's Handicap.—Chancellor, Volunteer, Libeller, Adamant, Tasman, and Legerdemain. Spring Handicap.—Chancellor, Talent, Adamant, Nautilus, Legerdemain, Raw don, Gitana. In the Trot all but one accepted.

NEWTON CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY-SCHOOL.

Thb anniversary of the Newton Congrega tional Sunday-school, was colebrated by a soiree last evening, there was a very large attendance, several, sittings having to be permitted. The tables were presided over by Mcsdaines Enoch Wood, Elijah Sprage, W. Spragg, Black, Taylor, Hobson, Wad del, Lain bourne, Misses Matthews (2), Johnstone, Kout, Lee, Kout, Ellyett, Craig, Hopkins, Spry, Kowe, Bushill, Buchanan, Stevenson, and Waddel. After the tables had been removed, Mr J. Ellyett took the chair, and opened with a few appropriate remarks. The report and balance-sheet were read by Mr S. G. Burns, shewing that the number of teachers oa the roll was 19 male, and 14 female; scholars, male 153, female 171, shewing an increase of 21. The average attendance has been: Morning, 147 ; afternoon, 230. The largest attend ance duriog the year was 179 in the morning, and 272 ia the afternoon. Mid-week services were conducted alternately with those held at the Beresford-street Church, and were Well at tended. The Band of Hope was also well supported. The adjoining allotment had been purchased in view of future require ments, so that when necessary one large building might be constructed on the two allotments. Total receipts for the year were £271 6s 2d, leaving, after all expenses, a balance on hand of £34 4a 2d. The Cbairman made an apology for the non-attendance of Mr J. C. Firth and the Rev. Carrick, the former, who had con sented to preside over the meeting, having been suddenly called away to attend a meetiDg .of the Piako County Council. Addresses were given by the Revs. J. Robertson, Mr Guy, Mr Coy, and by Mr Parker. Several musical selections were given by Mrs Enoch Wood and other members of the choir; Mr liedfern exhibited a shield of photos intended for presentation to Miss Potter, by her scholar?; The following programme was gdne through :—Chorus, " We are travelling," choir ; chorus, "New Year's Hymn," choir; solo; " Resting," Mrs Enoch Wood ; speech, "Knowledge is Power," Rsv. J. Robertson; solo, " When thou passest," Miss Spry; Bpeech, "Difficulties," Mr Parker; solo and chorus, " Tell it Out," ; speech, " The Bible," Rev. Coy; solo and chorus, "On the Green Shore"; speech, "Teaching Truth," Rev. James Guy. Votes of thanks were moved by Mr Enoch Wood to the ministers for sermons on Sunday, friends and ladies giviog trays and presiding, the speakers, decorators, and the Chairman, and were carried by acclamation. The entertain ment was brought to a close with the benediction.

TRIAL OF HIROKI.

{BY TELEGRAPH,)

NEW PLYMOUTH, yesterday. At the trial ot Hirokl to-day, the first witness called was Mr I). Fraser, who deposed to remembsiing the murder of McLean, who was em ployed by witness as oook on his survey party. Witness described the finding of the body by himself and Richard Birch. The conclusion of his evidence was as follows:—There was a Maori pa within two miles of the camp. Witness and party had been working close to the pa, but there were no natives there. He saw two or throe Maoris at a Trig Station near on the day McLean was killed. Prisoner was not one ot those natives Saw an old Maori, about a mile further on, the same day, but saw no others. None of the Maoris had firearms tbat he saw. The Maoris very often visited the oamp. He had seen prisoner at the camp several times. There was a donblo-b&rielled gun and rifls in the oamp. After the finding of tbe body, he went to the tent and examined the gun and rifle. Both were in their places clean, tie had heard of a quarrel between some ol the men In camp and the natives. The only quarrel that he knew of among the men la camp was between McLean and his brother, at Waverley. The Maoris bad not In any way Impeded the survey. Hlroki never oomplained to witness about shooting pigs. In answer to questions by Hirokl, witness said the natives never stopped his work. He had no ! idea who was guilty of the murder. Adam Barclay, chainman on the former witness's survey party, gave corroborative evi dence. On Thured&y, 19th September, he left camp with Murdoch McLean, and returned to camp at i3O p.w,, when he found that the things In his tent had been disturbed. Two of the blankets wero lying outside the tent door, jib. powder, some bullets (No. 17), and a sheet were also taken away. There were fourteen sticks of tobacco in the tent, and he found two stioks ly ing outside tbe tent. The trallota produced were similar to what he lost. When Hirokl came to the oamp he was generally armed. On one occa sion witness accused him ot killing a dog, Hirokl sometimes woro a hat like the one pro duced.

In answer to a question from Hirokl, witness said that there had boon no quarrel between the natives and the survey party. John Barrow, police constable, stationed at Waverley, gave evidence connected with the finding of the body. « rands Williams, settler, residing at Walto tara, deposed to prisoner complaining to him ot surveyors killing his pigs. He named the MoLoans. Witness recommended Hlroki to summons them, but he said that would be no use. He said he would do homo bod work in retaliation. Witness oautioned the patty about Hiroki's threats.

Hiroki (addressing witness): I never told you the pigs of the surveyors belonged to me. George Blake, the half-casto, had also been re quested to Boaroh for the murderer of McLean, His evidefloe was as follows:— A native named Tomanul gave the first olue. From informa tion reoelred from him, I searched abont his wtiere for footprints. We found footprints of a man and a dog about 300 yards from the whure. We found these tracks first on a ridge, and after following the track we could not tell whether he was going toParlbakn or Nj?attmaru country, as there was a branch in the trade. We fol lowed the footprints until dark. On the eocond day wo came to a camping plaoe, where a fire had b;en lit. After crossing a stream one of the part? picked up a bullet similar to that produced. We continued on the trail until we reached Hawera. We pushed on inland from Hawera until we reached the Patea river, to asoertaln whether the traok still Icontlnuod to Parihaka or the Neatlmaru country. We found the track, and afterwards left it and went to a native settle ment on the Patea river, but got no information. We went baok to Hawera again, and shortly afterwards resumed the search. From infor mation received, we went to the traok leading towards Parihaka, We oame to a clearing, and I sent three of the party along the edge of the clearing on the inland side, and one on the eoa ward Bide. I concealed myself under cover. We werearmsd with snider carbines. After I posted the men, we waited half-an-hour. when r heard three shots fired on the inland side of where I had placed the three men. I waited a minute or bo, and went towards the men, I saw a yellow ish coloured cattle dog. The dog seemed to be confused,and was running baok. I went inland to where I had potted the three men. When I got there,! found the men on the edge of a clear ing strikinK seaward. We searched about, and I found a Maori mat The mat produced is the earn*. It had a bullet hole in it. and there was a blue thread drawn Into the hole as if from a blue shawl. According to the way a man would wear a shawl the shot would strike about the hip of the person wearing it. Aoapwasalso picked up by one of the party a few yards from the mat. The party started again, accompanied by Mr Williams and others. We made for the spot where tho mat was found, and l'ound seve ral bullets.

Tape to Walroa. a rangatlra residing si Wattara.deposed to accusing Hiroki of MoLean'j murder. Prisoner returned no answer. The Court here adjourned till to-morrow.

This Day's Proceedings.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. The case ot Hiroki came on at the Police Court this morning.

Kereopa was the first witness examined, and deposed that he went in search of Hiroki, and to finding a kit. On seeing him afterwards at Parihaka, he mentioned the murder of McLean to prisoner, who did not reply. William William", late Land Purchase Commissioner, deposed to being instituted by the Government to go in search of Hiroki after the murder of McLean, and while engaged in so doing to the finding of a kit, shawl, and mat. In reply to a ques tion put by prisoner, witness said .he did not know whether thethings found belonged to Hiroki.

Tamanui deposed to seeing Hiroki after the murder of McLean, as he came to witness's whare. On leaving, the prisoner said " From the rising to the setting of the sun let no man follow me." The cap and mat produced prisoner w<oa then wearing. He also had a kit in his hand. Witness went with the party in search of Hiroki.

The case was adjourned till Monday next.

CHARGE AGAINST TE OTE.

Te Ote was then charged with robbing Fleming's house at Rahotu on the 26 th October last, and remanded till to-morrow at 11,

INTERCOLONIAL WEATHER EX CHANGE.

SIDNEY, Wednesday.

Depression east oj Qabo, with heavy rain from B.W. 1-40 Inches have fallen. Moderate winds from B.K. on the South Coast, N.K. in Tasmania, and B.W. in N. s. Wales. Barometer: Portland.3o-0; Hobart,2o'9; Sydney,29B: Bris bane, 29-9,

It is frequently stated that hares are be coming scarce in Scotland. Within a week very nearly 2,000 have been bagged on Lochtayßide. Of this number Sir J. H. Armory and party, Auchmore, killed 600 on the Ardeonalg hill, and Mr Jaruicson Ellis 162 on the Morcuish moor.

Even So.—She :" I saw you coming; but I thought you looked so odd I" He: " Yaas; one always does look odd t doesn't t f

THE PARKELL ELECTO RATE.

MR MOSS'S ADDRESS,

Mb F. J. Moss, agreeably to advertised notice, addressed a public meeting of the electors of Farnell last night in the district hall.

Upon the motion of Mr D. H, McKenzie, seconded by Mr George Couzens, Mr Jona than Winks was voted to the chair. With out any circumlocution he introduced the speaker of the evening to the audience. Mr Moss was received with applause. He said that he appeared before the electors that evening in a different position from that which he had occupied previously. On the former occasions on which he had addressed them he was either a supporter of a Government or a member of a recognised Opposition; but now the Government he had supported was out of office, and there was no recognised Opposition, each member coming before his constituents indepen dently, and expecting, on his own account alone, to receive fair consideration and just treatment. The Government, however, and their supporters were acting unitedly, and seeking by every possible means to have returned to Parliament their own men.

PRESENT PARTIES. It was sought to impress the electors with the belief .that there were no longer two parties 'in the country, but'that was a sham and a delusion. There were just as before the two distinct parties—the Democrats, or Liberals, who picked out from Uritisb. insti tutions all that was popular and free and commendable, placing all men on a politi cal equality, and the so-called Constitu tionalists, or Conservatives, whose original and fundamental creed had been to create gradually in the colony a class with an inher ent righttoruleandanotherclassformed to be ruled. While in the heyday of their pros perity, and when everything seemed to prognosticate a happy issue to Con servative efforts, Sir George Grey was brdught out of his seclusion, and by his prestige, his influence, his eloquence,and his great talents rallied the Liberals to a struggle which resulted in' their complete triumph. Then the Con servatives changed their name and their tactics, and, according to the Premier's statement in his speech the other day, they adopted the policy of and proceeded upon the Liberal lines laid down by Sir George Grey. The object of the Liberals was to secure political equality tor every man in New Zealand—equal rights and eaual justice—and for the achieve ment of that end they had offered by way of security for the carrying out of those great principles that they would seek to shorten the duration of Parliament, and to extend the Bufirage, or rather to change the whole character of the suffrage and rest ii on men instead of on property. Despite the misrepresentations of the Ministerialists, the Grey Cabinet was turned out of oilice— not on account of extravagance, but because they had imposed a land tax, and had resolved that the native lands should be acquired only for the publio purposes of the Colony. It had been perceived that unless something of this kind were attempted and done, the future of New Zealand might be like that of Ireland, and that every year the distress of the people would become greater with the increasing power of the landowners to resist taxation, and escape its burthens, The Premier had recently pooh-poohed the idea of snch a state of things, but he could shew that it was not by any means unwarranted by facts. At present there was one county in (Jtago of an area of 281,000 acres, of which 195,000 acres were held by 13 persons. In Canterbury there was a county containing 310.000 acres, of which 32 persons held 265,000 acres; and another county of 179,000 acres, of which three persons actually held 150,000 acres, leaving just 29,000 for the rest of the world. In the Nelson provincial district there was one county of an area of 332,000 acres, in which 15 persons held no less than 323,000 acres. Coming nearer home he could point to thn fact that in Hawke's Bay there was a county of 220,080 acres in area, in which 26 persons held 212,000 acres, while in Auck land itself there was a county containing 157,000 acres, of which 15 persons- held 150,000 acres. These were a few illustra tions, and the fear of a monopoly in land was therefore anything but a figment of the imagination.. Still, he did not think that the real safe guard against the accumulation of land in a fe ii hands was to he found in the levying of a laud tax, but rather in the simplifica tion and cheapening of transfer of land, the placing of f unpolitical powerinthehands of the people, ana the abolition of the law of entail, tor an honest endeavour to effect which during last session he gave full credit to the Government. They also deserved praise for their introduction of the Fixtures Bill and a bill for the abolition of dis traint for rent, but, unfortunately, they introduced them in the Upper House, and they were consequently lost. He hoped' that Ministers would show more earnestness next time by laying them before the Honsc of Representatives in the first instance. LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

The most important remedy of all, he we ver, for the evil of landed monopoly was to make all large estates liable to their fair share of taxation for local purposes, and this, to be successful, depended upon a sound and permanent system of local Government. a ow, he had a scheme for re-organising local Government which he had more than once brought before the House, but had never succeeded in carrying. It seemed to, him a common sense project. He thought that a Convention of. persons should be elected for the specific purpose of dealing with and settling this large question, for under ordinary circumstances there were so many questions and considerations to distract the attention of the electors that they were dis posed to elect men agreeing with them < upOn other points, but perhaps unsound upon this one—the greatest of all. There fore, the House of Representatives was not fitted to deal with the subject. One of the first objects in the elaboration of- any scheme of locnl govern ment should bo to economise the cost of the General Government by reducing the number of Parliamentary representatives, and to lessen proportionately the number of Ministers. The next object should be the administration of charitable institutions, railways, public institutions, etc, and then the' third object ought to be the management of Crown and native lands, and even native affairs also, for had the latter power been given iv the past to local bodies we should not have been driven into the blundering policy that we had been pur suing. Under such a Bystem, local grievances would also be promptly and satisfactorily redressed, and the people would be enabled to govern themselves directly. Those were the ends for which he should strive when ever the subject of local government again came up, The Provincial Legislatures, through defects in their constitu tion, were prevented from carry ing out such objects as these. It would have been a wise and an English thing to have reformed instead of abolish ing them, but that did not suit the Govern ment of the day, which disliked the Provin cial Legislatures on account of their Demo cratic character and tendencies. At that time, the Government party were proud to call themselves Conservatives. They had afterwards changed the name to Con stitutionalists, but now they wore all Liborale. After reciting his endea vours in the late session ot Parliament to carry through some ot the objects, or to ob tain an affirmation of the principles which he had just explained, the speaker went on to refer to the local government schemes of the Ministry, Sir George Grey, and Mr Macandrew. The latter gentleman pro posed that the Southern and Northern members should be respectively allowed to construct a local Legislature for|each Island, but unless some financial compromise were made between the two Islands the proposal would not, he considered, prove acceptable. Some compromise wonld. doubtless be pro! ferred in the next Parliament, and perhaps the difficulty would be overcome. REPRESENTATION BILL.

Turning to the Representation Bill, Mr Moss said that' it had completely changed the position of parties, and was extremely popular in the South Island, be cause it had increased the number of their members, and particularly of those of Otago and Canterbury. He approved^ the princi ple of representation on the basis of popula tion, but he did not think that the colony should have been placed so much at the mercy of the two provinces, of Otago and Canterbury. Although he did not fear at their hands any glaring injustice to this part of the country, still, in the voting of public money the preponderance of their numbers would be felt. He also objected very strongly to the bill, because it in creased to ninety-five the already overgrown House, and because it ought to have been accompanied by some sound and workable system ot Local Government, to counteract the enormous influence now given to the two great provinces ot the bomb. He hoped thatfrom the Liberals of all the provinces they would be enabled to form a united

! and compact party, which wonld be ft powerful opposition, for without opposition there could be no healthineus in public life. LOCAL MATTERS. Mr Mobs j then proceeded to refer to local matters. He stated that during the late session the Government bad privately agreed to hand over to the Gram mar School Board of Governors the re serve next to Dr. Campbell's property, which had been granted for the main- ' enance of the native hostelry, on condition that the Board educated ten Maori lads free. In consequence of his opposition it was dropped, but would be brought up again; ■ Then an insidious attempt was made by means of an apparently simple measure, called the East Coast Districts Bill, to deprive the Auckland Provincial District of 3,000,000 acres and add them to Hawke's Bay ; but in consequence of his discovery of the fact, and his communication with the other Auckland members, the purpose was defeated. Be thought tbat an endea vour should be made to recover for the borough the land in Me chanics' Bay which had been wrongfully ceded to the city. It was a measure of reparation which should be insisted on, After referring to the unfair manner in which this province had been treated in res pect of public works expenditure, the speaker passed on to refer to tbo native difficulty on the West Coast; He showed that during the troublous times of 1869 and 1870 Te Whiti had been a firm . friend of the Europeans, and had restrained bis turbulent tribe from unlawful acts, that the confiscation of the land was revoked, and upwards of 350,000 acres of it purchased from the natives, Te Whiti had been ar rested legally. Doubtless his grievances —for he must have some-would come out in the course of the trial, It had already been admitted that we had never taken the trouble to point out ' to the natives the reserves allocated for their use, a remissness on our part which was almost unpardonable. Our policy on the West Coast had been a continued series of mistakes and blunders; We should itlsisfc upon Te Whiti having a fair trial, for a spirit of hostility and a noticeable bias were already exhibiting themselves in this respect. The Premier, undeterred by the knowledge that the man was on his trial, had not hesitated to compromise his case by pronouncing an authoritative opinion, which was very singular as coming from such a quarter, and we had the further spectacle of Mr Parris, a civil servant, sitting in judgment upon the man and cross-examining in an extraordinary way a principal witness, a subordinate of his own;' All this was manifestly wrong. The question was of deep interest for the people of this province, for while there were only 3,000 or 4,000 natives on the West Coast we had had 30,000 to deal with here. . Mr Moan concluded by promising to serve the electors as faithfully in the future as he had endavourcd to do in the past. Mr Coleman spoke in justification of the manner which the Government had taken to settle tbe West Coast difficulty, and against the resuscitation of Provincialism. In doing so, he characterised Mr Moss's local government proposals as effete and retrograde. Mr Moss briefly replied. In answer to questions, the gentleman said tbat he would favour considerable amendments in the Gaming and Lotteries Bill; tbat he had voted for the Law Prac ti tioricrs Act; that he considered the con* duct of Messrs Hurst, Colbeck, Wood, and Swanson was unjustifiable ; that be did not know the terms of the compact; and that > be would try to secure for local civil servants the same scale of pay as that which ruled in the Soutb. Mr D. H. McKenzie moved a vote of thanks to the candidate for his address, and a vote of confidence in him as a fit and proper person to represent the constituency in Parliament. < Mr George Couzens, in a forcible speech, seconded the proposition, and on being put to the meeting it was passed unanimously and with acclamation. Mr Moss acknowledged the compliment,, and on his proposition a vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman,

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before Messrs Isaacs and de MarteUi, Justices or the Peace.) Drunk.—John Thompson. Ss and costs. ATTACKING A MaN'B NOSB.—William Lewis was charged with unlawfully striking James O'Connor on the nose, causing it to bleed piofusely, on ths 22ud lose—Prisoner pleaded guilty.—Mr Pardy stated the case. The prisoner knocked O'Connor down while standing at Somervllle'B corner, without the slightest pro vocation.—James O'Connor said he whs not seriously injured. His nose was a little tender. —Seven days' imprisonment. * Defaciko NoßAn'a Facie.—Samuel Work, on warrant, was charged with violently assaulting Norah Ulegg with his clenohed flat, and dia oolourlnK her face.—Prisoner pleaded not guiitj; he was asleep on Monday night at the time. The Woman was drank when she came in— It was the force ot imagination. — Norah Clegg deposed that prisoner was in liquor, gave her two black eyes, and kicked Eer at the back of her head; eho feared he would "settle her" some night; she did not wish that he should be sent to prison; she thought if he was bound over to keep the peace it would be sufficient.—Frinonor: Now, Norah, my dear, did you ret come home drunk, and fail over me and the child.?— Complainant: I had a few glasses in me, bnt was not drunk.— Tbe Bench said, according to medfo&l testimony,' ths woman had been brutally ill-treated.—Oce month,with hard labour. The Agile Plbmmhr— Frederick Plnmmer, alias Bayler, was charged under the Vagrant Act, with having co lawful visible means or - a livelihood.—Mr Pardy eatd the prisoner was' arrested this morning utder very peculiar cir cumstances, and at it w&s likely several charges would be brought against the prisoner, he would ask for a remand.—The Bench offered no ob jection, and the prisoner was remanded for 8 days. The Court was densely orowdsd, and much morbid interest was exhibited towards the prisoner.

■ On this Whono Side.—Patrick Lrtndon was charged on summons with driving on the near side of the way in Eyber Fats on the Ith inct— Mr Hardy said the information was laid by Dr Goldsboro' but that gentleman had gone South on a holiday excursion. He would ask that Me liUDdon might receive tho benefit ot the doctor's absence, as there was no evidence before the Court.—The case was withdrawn.—Defendant silently bowed in evidence of his gratitude, and retired with his numerous friends.

WAITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL.

Thb annual meeting of the Waitomata County Council was held tbU morning, In the office, Khortlandßtroe t. Thoro were present:—Me J. W. Waller (late chairman), and Mews Biohard Monk and Robert Sinclair (Arariruu Kidiun), O. Mays and R. Mackuy (Takajmna KidiDß), W. N. Cant well (Waitamlti Riding), John Smyth (Waitakerel Hiding), Charles Hardy (Welti Riding), and George Lang (Manukau Riding). Thk Latk Chairman's Addhkhs.—Mr Wal ler, in opening the proceedings, Bald that he ap peared there that day for the last time after a three years' service. He had, before retiring, to offer a few explanatory remarks. The cash ac count, although shewing verj little to the credit of the Council, was still in a better post eitlon than had been anticipated, and would compare very favourably with tho cash accounts of similar bodies. The Connoll had bees maintained and kept together by the Government grant, without which it oould not have satisfied one hundredth part of the claims made upon it.. One work in which it had interested itself, and which It would be for the new Council to carry cut waa the construction of a road from HelensviUe to Kankapakapa, and another.oi an eana li 7 neoeß -sary character, was the erection of tho iakarau bridge. Tenders had been called for it, but as several persons who had promised to com ritrato to the cost had since drawn baok, the [jnr.tter would donbtless have to be again considered* Then the question of the Slaughterhouse Aot, now in abeyance, would demand attention. In oonolusion he dined anyone to say that dur ing his term ol office, he had favoured by a single vote his own district more than any other. The gentleman resumed his seat after paying a meed of praise to the secretary tor hla zealous attention to duty.—After answering gome questions put by Ors Laing and Hardy, the Chairman called, upon the secretary to read the minutes. — These having been read and confirmed, the new Chairman (Mr Sinclair) proposed, and Cr Cant well seconded, that Mr Oliver Mays should be elected chairman for the ensuing year.— Mr Waller then withdrew, and Cr Mays assumed the chair. Tho latter gentleman then briefly re turned thanks for the honour conferred upon him. He alluded to the satisfactory way in whloh the late Chairman had discharged his duty, and promised to do hiß b*Bt to give equal uatisfaotion, , . Finance CoMMrrmt.-The Chairman and Messrs J Smyth and K. Maokay were appointed a finance committee for the ensuing year. Statement of accounts.-The Secretary presented a statement of assets and liabilities, which may be summarised as follows :-AtseU: Estimated revenue from Uoenses, £210; ditto from rates. £100; ditto from don tax, £10; sundries, £101 l'Jj 6d. Total, £168.198 fid. Liabilities: completed and authored works, £177 Ids: accounts due, £53 68 lOd; balances due Road Boards, £'89 is 6d; bank overdraft, £26 18s; sundries, £38 17s 6d: total, £155 15s Kid.-Tho Chairman eald that the Council had really nothing to spend until Juno next. It all ttie monies due were paid they would only have after paying liabilities £11, which would be absorbed by the salaries. Prac tically the next half-year's revenue had been hypothecated by the late Council. He thought if the Council met onoe a quarter until June It wonld be often enough.— Cra Monk, Sinclair, and Latnf? having also spoken, it was proposed and agreed to that the Finance Committee I should convene the next meeting of the Council whenever it deemed it neceesary. Members' Kxpknsks.—Tho question of pay ment of members' travelling expenses was deferred. It was also resolved to make applica tion for the renewal of the overdraft of £3)0 for the half-year ending March, 1882. KNDOWMENTS.-Cr Sinclair moved, Cr Monk seconded, and it was agreed to, "Tret the Financo Committee be directed to bring up a report as to the area asd location of the waste lands eituatcd in the county with the view 01 securing an endowment for the county. Noticks of Motion.—Cr Hardy gave the fol lowing notices of motion:—(1) " That tbe ap pointment of Mr Jeffd as Poundkeeper at Dairy Flat, be annulled." (2) "That the said pound, and the land on which it is erected, be conveyed to the Pufeeatua Road Board, as the proper authorities to hold the same. Accounts.—After passing accounts to the full amount,or rather more than the proposed over-' draft, the Council adjouraec!.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 33.



Special Advertisements. j rj° S6KAVE * rj°''s STORE WILIi BK CLOSED XOrMORKOW (THURSDAY). O A L T [A Q "El LINABURY'S FIRE! Vfß IHVITE THB PDBIIC TO OALIi AltO SUE THE STOCK OF /W STRAW HATS *B» WHICH UNABUEY SAYS WERE QUITE DESTKOYEJD, ALL BKIMd ■■■; THOROUGHLY SOUND,;. To-morrow Morning Samuel Coombes & Co., IHB NSW ZEALAND CLOTHING & DRAPERY COMPANY, 86, QUEEN-SIRJSET ■ 1 AUCKLAND^ • TT rjOSGKAVB & #^0. Boi i to call attention to tho arrival of heir LARGE SUMMER SHIPMENTS, I Comprising Novelties in Kvkrtt Dbfabtment, And aro now making their FXKST DISPLAY of NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS, Consisting of , Omtoo Satins, Silk and Satin Brooadas, Pompa . flcmrs (plain ami brocaded). Sateens, Attaloa ! Cloths lv aU colours, BelKea, Lustres, Prints, Dudibbho Buntings, Oatmeal Cloths, Grenadines, Plain and Lace Bantings, Henrietta ■ ; and Bamine Cloths. nr tho i IMILLINERY DEPARTMENT Will be found the Choicest and Most Desirable - Dlnplay of the Newest and Most Fashionable Goodß, Imported from Paris, consistinK of Hate and Bonnets. Flowers and Feathers, ; Mantles, Fichus, acd Dolmans. I I There \a a considerable change of Prices In the ! MANCHESTEK DEPARTMENT, I Owing to the anty of 16J% being taken of Cotton | Goods, Prints and Grey Hollands, The benefit will be given to the public We have a Bplendid Selection of Men's and Boya' Clothing. Twenty oases ot Men's and 1 Boys' Straw Hats to choose from, Also, the celebrated Kustlo Hat, from Is 6d to 2s Bd. J. COSGRAVE & CO., QUKEH-STKEKT, ;,



Bpeclal Advertisements. 178, 180, ANDIBB, QUEEN-STREET. CENTRAL DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, THRKE DOORS BELOW THE AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. W. RATTRAY la now holding bis MAGNIFICENT SHOW OF NOVEL TIES FOR THE SUMMER SEASON. His NEW WAKKHOUSK has been flttea up ao as to ensure tho greatest convenience to tflo publio. SPACIOUS SHOW ROOMS, with every modern Improvement, are a special feature In the New Batabilsnmenc W. RATTRAY'S New Summkb Costumes Are both Fashionable and Stylish. LADIES' COSTUMEa In very rloh Cashmere, trimmed with Broohe Satin. Ombbb Satins and satin Cords In the Newest and Most Tasteful Styles. THE MOTHKR HUBBARD COSTUME, lor WalklDg and Morning Wear. Mahtlbsl Mantles' Mantles! A Bplendld assortment of Satin Mantles. Cashmere, Silk, Lake, and Fancy Mantles, in qkbat variety. MILLINERY 1 hXtS MILLINERY 1 MILLTNRRYI and MILLINKRYI MILLINKRYI BONNETS. MILLINERY! LADIES' FASiaONAIiLK OAFS, UNDERLINEN DEPARTMENT. {' This Stock haß boon largely lncroosod, and W. K. is pre pared to oxoouto Wbddinq and Ijavkttk Oudkks upon the shortest notice. DRESS DEPARTMENT. A Complete and Entirely Now Stock In Light and Dark Shades of Summer Materials WASHING FABRICS in Groat Variety Borne Very Choice Patterns of PLAIN and FANCY GINGHAMS FANCY RIBBON T3 AND TIES L &.CE3 in New Ehaic?, CnitNiLtE Nets, &o. India Musun and India Hand - bbwn embroider? the school girls' umbrella Ladies' Sunshades, Satin and Fancy. MORLEY'S HOcIERY IN THE BEST MAKES* Ladles' Spun Silk Hose, new shades Ladies' White anil Unbloaohed Cotton Hose, from 6d per pair Ladles' Coloured Cotton Hoae, from Is per pair The New Double-kneed Cotton Hose in Uronot, Navy, and Black Children's Coloured Hose, from Is per pair W. RATTRAY'S enormona sale of Gloves enables him to buy with (treat advantages to his Customers, and he has an immense variety to choose from. JUST OPENED, the New Undressed KID GLOVES, in black and dark colours. MANCHESTER"! All W. Rat tray's GOODS, Goods are now marked Family ana House- in plain figures, hold Linens, Tabl- W. Rattray will sell Ings, Towellogs, very cheap. Tho Cash Sheetings, and Buyer will find it to his Calicoes. aAvontago to inspect American Twill and >-W. R.s Stock, and Cambrio Calicoes, reoeivo good valuo for splendid make and his money. finish. All W. R.°a Regular Window Nettings Customers will receive and Curtains. the benefit of Low- Splendid Cretonnes, priced Goods. Sec, &o. ) CLOTHING AND GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING. 200 Goelong Tweed TROUSER3 and VESTS, 21s Tho Knispol Tweed Suits, made up specially for Boys and Youths, very superior Boya'. Youthß', and Men's STRAW HATS, Is lid Gonts' China silk. Merino, and Folt Helmets, See 250 Gents' Fashionable Tweed .SUITS; low price 50a 150 Mec's Sydney Tweed COATS, 19a Get XTf ILL lAM T> ATT RAY, GENERAL DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, 173. 180, AND 182, QUSEN-BTBBET. TjiROM T> A R 1 S- The Most magnificent CretonneS Ever Shown im Auckland, Ex Orient Steamer' Garonne.' Just Opened, And on Sale by GARUCK & CRANWBLL NICKBB PIiAXJSU FRENCH AND HALF TESTER Jron JJBO3™-403' VERY HANDSOME. AND A NOVELTY. Just Landed, ex Hebmiohk. LARGEST STOCK OF BEDSTEADS IN AUCKLAND AT THE QITY TTALL \ RCAUB. nAKLICK & rtRANWBLL, HOUSE FURNISHERS FANCY GARDEN TABLES. CANE LOUNGES FOR VERANDAHS. BLACK AND WHITE WOOL HEARTHRUGS. . TAFKSTRY, BRUBSEL, & STAIR CARPET. ; CHURCH PEW SEATING,; Vebx Nick, and Pkefkiiaklk to Cushions. I . GARLICK & ciANWELL. Q B B A T 'jm I R j AT : ':■■■.'. ■ . . ..• liINAJBURY H Co.'S. THE ENTIRE STOCK MORE OR LESS DAMAGED. g ALE |J O W QN. WE MUST CLEAR OUT THE . ENTIRE STOCK AT v..:•.■i; ■ ■ ■ ■ • . ■ ANY PRICE, To make room for extensive repairs to Building;, SHOP EARLY TO AVOID THE CRUSH. QRICKETI QKICKBTI LAWN TENNIS 1 LAWN TENNIS I The undersigned have just received ban England, per s.s. Rotomahana, Cbicket bats, Balls, Stumps, Lbo ' Guards, Gauntlets, nets, Cricket Rules, Ckicketers' Guides, Scoring Boohb, Tbmnis Nets, Voixs, Rackets, Balls, Tjbhnis Rules, E, PORTER & CO., QUEEN AND HIGH-STREBXS, AVCBUHP,



Special Advertisements. DOSITIVE JjIAOT! GENUINE SALE OF DjKAPfiRY, i Clothing, Manchester Gtoods, Blankets, Carpets, etc., amounting to £10 } 000, j^t Cost Prick and Under. IT« J» SoMERFIELD, 132, QUEEN-STREET, Bogs to announce to tho Publlo ot Anokland and surrounding dlatriots that he has jUBt • reoolved a LARGE SHIPMENT 01 DRAPERY, CLOTHING, * MANCHESTER GOODS. &C &0., &0., srecially selected by an expkbienckd Buyer in the Best Home Markets, and being advised of further shipments to follow, iias Determined on tlacing before the public A REALLY NEW aND WELL ASSORTED STOCK IN EVERY DEPARTMENT, AT COST PRICE AND UNDER I In order to moke room for further Shipments to Arrive. ONE VISIT WILL PROVE THAT THIS SAMS IS, AS REPRESENTED. GENUINE 1 THE GOODS ARE ALL NEW AND SEASONABLE. FOR FOUR WEEKS ONLY! Will be Closed on THURSDAY, 21th Inatant, In order to Mark Down the Stock. _.— ♦ RE-OPEN FRIDAY, 25th INST. No Purchases Booked at Salo Prico.



A groat many neuraigto alseases. when aggra vated, become spasmodic, and it Is in this part ticnlar stage or type of the disease, that the great mollliler, known as Udoipo Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatlo Sohnapps, asserts Its aupremaoy. It Boothoa tho nerves by its Rontly difluslve proper ties, allays irritation by lta quieting efteots, and toning the system, strengthens the organs, bo as to perfect functional actioa,