SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

_„„ w .Timl™ BEvening,8 Evening, 11,17 HIBH WATER J To . mo rrow Morning, IMO BUNSET.—This Evening, 6.2S BUNKIBE.—To-Morrow Moraine. 5.2

MOON'S AQB.-First Quarter, 30th, 4.20 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Atalanta, schooner, Donovan, from Ngnngurn Glonolg, 8.8., Stophonson, from TaurmiKa Wellington, as., Farquhar, from Russell Mariner, schooner. Queen, from Bussoll Flngtil, 5.8., Norris, from Miw«awal

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Argylo, 8.8., Crawford, for Whangarol Ocean, sohooner, Cockfield, for Russell

TO-DAY. BouMiera Cross, s.s., Mackintosh, for Naplor „

IMPORTS.

Pot Straoathro, Itom lioodon-1 osso KUlman's embrocation and Cleaver's curd soap. 1 case chtorodynoJlVsase Holloway's pills and ointment. 1 oaso Calvort's oarboilo acid, 2 oases Kno 8 fruit Bait. 1 case Cockle's pills, 1 case peroxide hydro- Ken, i oases] assorted patent medicines, 3 cases fruit juices, 1 case Soabury and Johnson s plas_ ters, 1 case sugar-coated pills. 1 caßo nitrate pi silver, and chloride of gold, 1 .caeO sulphate quinine, and stryohnia. 1 case hair and tooth brushes, 1 cane surgical irastruments, 2 caseß surgical sundries, 2 oaeos druggists-sundries, l case tinted demy paper. 1 cask toilet sola and tnedloal earthenware, 1 caso feeding bottles.- Graves Aiokln.

7 cases Pain's fireworks, 9 casks shot, 1 case peroussion caps.—D.Evitr,Gunmaker,2si,Queen etroot.

Per BhlDZealnndia, from London—2 ca°os ohil drons" i to 6 kid B.S. (fancy Btitched), 1 case samples, 2 trunks men's and women's carpet ■Uppers, i oases C. and P. French calf, 1 Case patent oalf, 1 case calf kid, 1 case blue roans.— Garrott Bros., Wakefleld-street.

Per ship Loch Cree, from London-1 case French calf-skins Cand P.. i cases women's kid K.S. block fronts (fancy stitched), 2 cases patent calf Bhoee, i star open front E.S.—Garrett Bros,, Wakoflald-stroet.

Per ship Stracathro, from London—l 4 trunks ladies' kid elastics (military heols, blook fronts, fancy stitched). 8 trunks ladies' kid K.B. (high logs, patent toes), 4 trunk sohildrens'fanoy boots (patent toe caps), 3 trunks chtldrens" fanoy 10 to 13 elastics, 2 trunks chlldrena" fanoy 11 to 1 elastic?, i trunks It) to 13 fancy-laced patent shoes, i trunks 6 to 9 fanoy-laced patent shoos, 2 trunks i to 8 fancy-laced patent shoes, i trunks prunella house boo ts.—Qarrettßros,,Wakefiold street.

Per ship An tares, from London, now due—2o trunks ladies' fancy kid elastics, 6 trunks fancy 1 and 2 kid elastics, 4 trunks fancy 10 to 13 kid elastics, 3 trunks fancy G to 9 kid elastics, 1-1 trunks all kindß children's fanoy goods, 2 oases elastics, S cases linen drill, 1 case screws, 1 ewt. boot powder, 200 gross copper toeß,l cask iron rivets. 1 cask tingles, 6 barrels pegs, 2 casks heel tips, 10 gross cotton ballp, 2 oasks brass tivets. 30 boxes calls, 1 cask tipnails, 1 case maohine silk. —Barrett Bros., Wakeflold-street.

iNWAifDS CoAsrwrsE.—Lizette, from Thames, with 3T.000 feet timber; Janet, from Whangarel Heads, with 800 bushels lime; Mariner, from Roeseli, with 107 tons coal.

Outwards Coastwisb.—Atalanta, for Ngu sgura: Klsinore. for I airna; Dream,for Talrua: Janetfor Whangarel Heads; Magic, tor Tairoa; Julia Price, for liussei:.

The schooner Alba'ross arrived at Wellington from Suva yesterday.

The barguo Stracathro will bo berthed along side Queen-Btreet wharf on Monday morning.

The 8.8. Glenelg arrived from Tauranga at S n.rn. to-day. Passengers:— Bey. Mr Lonnan, Judge BrookQeld, Mrs Maxwell.Mist 63 Barstow and Mills, Messrs Seranoko, Walker. Keals. To very, W, H. Bennett. Rosser, H. Davey, J. Davia, Wanaten, and3Bteorpgo.

The B.S, Wellington arrived from Rnsßell and Northern ports this morning with the following passengers: -Mr und Mrs Gow, Mesdames Mo- Uonald, Hlokß, Kemp, Tyler, and Hewson,Mi3S Walnißley.Captain PhUHps.Messre Stone, Jones, Loslle, Cooper, Marks. Martin, Summers, Time toy, Gow, Maldor. Arnell. and 3 steerage.

' Tito s,b Southern Crora left for Gisborne and Napier shortly after 2 o'clock to day. with a cargo comprising 81 bags oats, 8 bunches bana nas, and 36 packages for the former port, and G sacks potatoes, ID sacks cocoanuts, 40 cases cabin bread. 40 boxes Hoap. 1 boat and fittings, and 10 packages sundries for the latter port.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Hannah Mokau, as., Dale, from Waltara

The 8.8. Hannah Mokau arrived from Waltara last night about 9 o'clock with 17 head cattle, 48 kegs and 3 cages butter, and 6 cases bacon.

The 8.8. Waitaki Bhonldarrire from the Sonth about 1 p.m. to-morrow. She is announced to return South on Tuesday.

There was no sign of any of the coastal fleet up to 1 o'clock this afternoon. The Btrong somh west wind which has prevailed for the lost two days would account for their non-appoarance.

PORT OF WHANGAROA.

Arrivals, Oct. 20: Krlemhilds, schooner, Bath urat from Auckland, with general cargo; 25th: Vision, cutter, Tobey, trom Mongonui, Id ballast; 26th: Vindex, barque, Stallery, from Auckland. In ballast. Departures, Oct. 23rd: Kriemhilda, schooner, Bathurat, for Auoklßnd, with 30,000 feet sawn timber; 25th: Vision, outter, Tobey, for Mon gonui,with4.ooofeetßawntimber; 25th: Falrlie, three-masted schooner, McDermitt, for Sydney, With 130,000 feet sawn timber. Vessels loading: Agnes Jessie, three-masted schooner, with baulk and sawn timber, for Launceßtou.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

.' -' " ■ ■Weili^GTOn; yesterday. Sailed: Arawata, lor Auckland via Bast Coast ports. Passengers:—Mrs Kennedy, Mr and Mrs Shannon, Rev. Mr Williams, Messrs Malavey, Brißsenden, Harris, McAlpine, Storey "Williams, and Grant,

This day. Ani yea: Fleion and Piako.Bhips.from London

COMMERCIAL.

\y / '..,.. Evening Stab Office, Saturday. Mr! B. Arthur reports of his weekly sale: Fowls, la 4d to 2i 6d ; Langshana, 3a 3d to 3*61; , duckß,ls7dto2sld;geeae, 6a6d;pigs. 5s 9d to ' (-IOJIpfgeOM.Sd to laid; potatoes Is 3d to 3s 9d; a; new potatoes, Idtolid per Ib;carrot9,3 3 itp 3sßd; pumpKins, 4s;peas, 2a per peck; oats, 2a 6d to 33; t maize. 3a to 4s 3d; wheat, 4b to 4a3d; bran, 6s per - sack;floor. £9 toleiil«s; chaff,2s to 29 6d per Baok;cheeße, 3Jd to s*i:bacon,6d to 8d; buHer,3d to 7d per ib: bananaß, 2}d; lemons. 6d to 7d per dozen; applea, 3a 4d to 12a 6d per caae: oranges, 108 6d to 13» per case; oatmeal, lla to Ma; '•■ biscuits, 4}d to 6Jd per B>.; poarllna, 4d to Hi per 1 ■ ™eft 2|d; augar, 31d to Hi ; te& (box), 2is; £■' Bait, ss; coffee, is 3d; pineapples, 4s 3d per dozen; white lead, 4M per &.: clothes pega, 5s per box; aharpa, 6s per lOOibs; tea (half cheats), " 1b 4d to Is 6id. On account of whom it may , - concern: Flour. iEo to £7; Bbarps, 4s; oats, 2a 8d; '. -wheat, 3s; bran, 7d to lOd per bushel. Messrs Carbines;and Taylor report; Brahmas T fetoned from 3s 6d to 10a 3d; dpanlsh, 3a 3d : ' ordinary. Is 6ito 3a 2d; chiokens, Is 2d each ; Alleabnry ducks, 2a 7d; turkeys. 4s 6d; young pigsTfe k to 7s; Urge, 225. Produce: kaiza. . is 3i: oats. 2a to 3s: bran, 53 to 5s 6d; chaff. 2a; barley 33 9d to 4s; wheat, 3s 3d to 3s 6d; flour. ~£9 to *1310a; oatmeal, 12a 6d; potatoes (Canter v bury), £2 10s to &i 10a; cheese, 4d to 5d per lb; ■ hams and bacon, from 3d to 8d per lb; salt but ter. 7d: new potatoes, ljd per lb; oranges, 2s 3d; f beef. If to 2d; tea (in j-chesta), 7d to 2a; boxes, lio to 24a: sugar. 3d to i Jd; cornflour. Cid;.Btarch, 1 41d • candles, 82d; soap, 7s 6d to Us per box; ""Kerosene, 2s; paint, 23s per owt.

A great many neuraiglo diseases, when aggra vated, become spasmodic, and it is in this par tlonlar stage or typo of the disoase, that the great molliflor, known as Udolpo Wolfes Schiedam Aromatio Schnapps, asserts its supremaoy. It soothes the nerves by its gently diffusive proper ties, allays irritation by its quieting effects, and toning the system, strengthens the organs, co as to perfect functional action. .

Mail Notice.

Mails wilt Close as UKdeh,—

THIS DAY. For Tairtia, por Mana, at 4 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 4,30 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern ports.per Hlnomou, at 4 30 p.m.

Monday, 31st instant For Ooromandel, por Coromandol, at 8.30 a.m. Fi'.T Waltara, &c, per Maogrogor, at 1 p.m. Jtof Rußsell and Kawakawa. per Arawata, at 3 p.m. For Whitiangl, por FlngaJ, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonul, per Qlonolg, at i p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinomutu, and Opotlkl, por

Wellington, at 4 p>m. For Thames, per Rotomabana, at 5.30 p.m.

Tuesday, lßt November. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana,

per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. . For Hokianga, etc., pot Ifovvenu, at 1 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern ports, por Waitaki, at 1 p.m. For Whangarel Heads, Waipu, Whangarcl, and Mangapai, per Argyle, at 4 p.m. Saturday, sth November. ForlChatham Islands, per Island Lily, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November Bth. ci Per s.s. Zealandla, as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of slxpenoe. In addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will be due In London on Tues day, Decsmber 20,1831.

N.B.—The Money Order system has boen ex tended to Uermany. On and after Ist Novem bor ordeia can be obtained on any office in the Gorman states at rateß to bo ascertained on application.

S. B. Bias. Chiok Postmaster. Chief Fost-offloe. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

October 29.1881.

Theatre Royal — Cary's Oooratlo Company, " Tho Pirates of Penzance," 8 p.m.

Queen-street—Chase's American Theatre Of Art, 2 till 10 p.m. ■ Y.M.O.A.—Dovotional,.7.3o p.m. Fronoh Literary Society.—Mr Albin Villeval, on " Voltaire and his Works," 7,30 p.m. ntahuhu Publio Hall—Meeting of District Rifle Volunteers, 7.30 p.m.

Deaths.

KKVEN.—On Ootober 29th, Thomas Adam, eldest son of George and Louisa Kovon, aged 7 years and 8 moDths. Tho funeral will leave tho residence of his parents, Willow-street, oft Napier-street, on Sunday afternoon, 30th instant, at 3 o'clock.

KENKALY.-On Ootober 28th, at his parents' residence, Duke-street, Newton, Kdmond Patrick, infant Bon of Kate and John Kenealy, aged 10 weeks. The funeral will take place to-morrow (Sun day), the 30th instant. Friends please accept this intimation.

LEE RS—Accidentally drowned on the 28th innt., David McCloy, eldest son of Monz S. and Cathloon Leers, aged i yours. The funeral will take place tbis day, at 5 o'clock.

Notices to Correspondents.

A IjOvbb of the Sabbath.—Your lotter Is libellous.

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

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1881.

For the cause that lacks asiilance. For the wrong that needs resistauc For the future in the distance* And the good that we can do.

Mb Macau drew has had copies of the Federal Resolutions which were proposed by him last session printed in the form of a circular, ami has issued them to members of the Houae of Representatives, accom panied by a letter expatiating upon the manifold blessings that would flow from their adoption, We need not reproduce in detail the various clauses in which bis pro position is embodied. Suffice it to say that the uystera advocated is the division of the colony into two Provinces, divided by Cook's Straits, and endowed with absolute self-governing powers on all matters except the imposition of Customs duties, the establishment of Courts for cases of other than summary jurisdiction, the regulation of the currency, weights and measures, postal services, bankruptcy, lighthouses, marriages, inflicting special disabilities on natives, altering the criminal law except for summary cases, or regulating inheritance to property. The General Assembly, which is to be kept in existence for the above put poses(declared ultra vires for the Provinces), in to be limited in its taxing functions to raising money for payment of interest and sinking fund ot the colonial debt, the cost of the Colonial Legislature, the maintenance of Supreme Court, Postal, Tele graph, and Lighthouse services. With these exceptions, " the duty of providing for and administering all other necessary departments of the Government shall devolve upon the Provincial Legisla tures within their respective provinces; and all Government railways already con structed and in course of construction, all school buildings and buildings not required for Colonial purposes, and also the waste lands of the Crown, and the revenue derived therefrom within each province, shall become the property of such province." Like all Mr Macandrew's schemes, this is a very cunning device—for benefiting the South. Mr Macandrew has mourned in sackcloth and ashes ever since the colony regained possession of the Crown lands, which were purchased with colonial money ; his two Provinces scheme will rectify the little error and give back to the South the sole control of the lands and the revenue derived from them, including some £130,000 a-year rents from pastoral leases. Mr Macandrew is aware like wise that the bulk of" the railway expenditure has gone to the South Island— namely, £7,189,629, against £3,781,154 in the North Island, and that the revenue in excess of expenditure from these lines was last year £273,334 for the South Island against £53,824 for the North Island —therefore he proposes to throw the provision for interest on loans upon the Customs revenue raised by the General Assembly, ana give the revenue from rail ways constructed with that money to the respective Provinces. Clever Mr Mac andrew! By this little move alone the South Island gains a revenue of upwards ot £200,000 a year, without taxation, which the .North Island would not have. In the circular, letter accompanying the resolu tions, Mr Macandrew says : " One of the difficulties which may present themselves in connection with these proposals, is an equitable adjustment of the Colonial debt in respect of the Public Works Loans as between the North and Middle Islands. It will, I think, be found on investigation that this difficulty is more apparent than real, and that the Public Works Loans have been appropriated in each island in remark ably close proportion to the contributions of each to the - consolidated revenue of the colony." The last time Separation pro rjosals were before the Assembly, Mr Macandrew was prepared to admit that the loan expenditure in the South Island had been disproportionate to that in the North, and he was ready to make a liberal allowance for it. now, however, having in the interim forced up the South Island population' and revenue with immigrants imported by votes from loan, and found them employment out of an excessive loan expenditure; he thinks that " the Public Works Loans have been appro priated in remarkably close proportion to the contributions of each to the consoli dated revenue." Yea, he adds, in the ful ness of his heart, " the adjustment, as suggested in my proposals, will be more in favour of the North Island than other wise !" Most sagacious constitution monger, do yon really take the people ef the North Island for stupid dolts who can not see through such a flimsy dodge 1 When the Public Works expenditure began in 11870 the population of Auckland was 62,335, and of Otago (including Southland,) 69,491 the Customs revenue of Auckland city was £167,607 i and of Dunedin £194,579. But Otago had £4,714,864 spent upon it out of colonial loans, and Auckland—includ ing the money wasted on "Works in native districts"— only £2,680,900; Otago had 29,672 immigrants imported into it at the public cost, and Auckland only 13.023. Hence, by 1881, Otago had iu creased in population-to 134,186 and the I Customs . revenue at '■ Dunedin was | £422,888, while Auckland had only in- I creased to 99,216 and £260,894 respectively, '

This puts a somewhat different complexion otx Mr Macandrow'a alleged equality. The comparison between Auckland and Otago will servo as between the islands. To get a fair basis We must go back to the time { when tho expenditure began, and excludo ■ from our calculations gains Which wore' direct fruits of that expenditure. But we shall now glance for a moment at tho practical effect on tho North Island, of Mr Macandrew's proposition, It amounts to this : That with the waste lands chiefly in the hands of natives, and consequently only a very small land revenuo, debarred at the same time from raising any funds through the Customs, tho North Island would have to provide for its gaols, asylums, hospitals, schools, its public works, the Government of the natives, its magistrates and minor courts, its police, and innumerable other depart ments. Where, is the money to come from? The native expenditure alone is now at the rate of £250,000 a year, _ It is ii fortunate thiug that this preciouß circular came to light before the elections, because some Auckland members might have been foolish enough, in tho pur suit of party ties, to give support to such an utterly preposterous and one-sided schomc. We know how the colo nial birthright in the Crown lands was sold for a mess of pottage before, and how year after year wo sought for redress in vain. To be forewarned is to be forearmed, and we hope the electors of Auckland will make a belief in Mr Macandrew's resolutions sine qua non to a rejection for any Northern constituency.

The excuse for these resolutions is that hackneyed phrase, the want of better Local Government, which appears latterly to bavc doveloped into a desperate effort to increflso the intricacy of the governing machinery, instead of simplifying it. The Local Government of the towns and subur ban districts could not be better—the people are perfectly satisfied. And for the country what is wanted is some machinery by which the smaller bodies— the highway districts—can develop their own governments by_ amalgamation with neighbouring districts possessing kindred interests. Constitutions arc not built in a day, and cast-iron institutions made to. fit n large number of districts of varying interests will never sit easily. But in tho face of such remedies (?) as Mr James Macandrew's, it behoves the settlers of the North Island rather to "bear the ills we have than fly to others that we know not of."

Numerous entries were received to-day for the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association's Show, which is to be held at Ellcrslio on November Bth and Oth. So far they compare very favourably with those of last year's show. We would remind intend ing exhibitors that entries will not be re ceived after to-night. The Secretary will be in attendance at the office, Queen-street, until 10 p.m., in order to receive them.

Notwithstanding the showery weather, several cricket matches were proceeding on tho Domain ground when we went to press. The Auckland and West find, Civil Service and Onehunga, and United and Otahuhu Clubs,were all engaged in friendly contests.

The Rotorua, being unavailable as flag ship for tho North Shore Kegatts, tho Com mittee ara making overtures to tho New Zealand Shipping Company for use of the barque Stracathxo for tlict occasion. She would certainly prove a most suitable ," centre ef attraction," (and we hope the committee's efforts will bo rewarded in securing her presence.

At the-meeting of the Board of Educa tion yesterday afternoon, a letter was read from a Mr Lincoln requesting permission to invite the school-children of the city some Saturday to subscribe a penny each in aid of tho Hospital Mission. Tho Board decided not to sanction any such appeal.

The Auckland Rowing Club senior crow, in training for the North Shore .Regatta, consists ot Messrs T. Henderson, H. Heni deraon, C. Dacre, and L. Dacre. Tho North Shore crew will inciude Messrs McGechio, E. Burgess, and C. Burgess.

Tho Auckland Dramatic Club have an nounced their intention to give an enter tainment in the Devonport Ball on the evening, of November 9th, the proceeds of which will be devoted to the Regatta Club funds,

Tho annual meeting of Tattersall's Club was held at the Occidental Hotel last even ing. Mr Kirkwood presided, and there was a good attendance of members. The usual statement of accounts, which showed a sub stantial balance in the hands of the trea surer, was read and adopted. Three mem bers of committee were elected in place of those retiring, and two auditors,

Tho charge of stealing a poodlo dog, against Wra. Waite, was brougut on at the Polico<3ourt this afternoon. Mr E. Cooper, who appeared in the case, stated particu lars, after which the prosecutor, Mr Bract sbaw, agreed to a withdrawal of the charge, rather than have a public exposfc of family matters. The defendant, a mere youth, was therefore dismissed.

The valedictory soiree to the Roy. A. W. Webb take 3 place on Tuesday evening next in the hall of V.M.C.A. building, and the after meeting in the Baptist Chapel. The soiree is of a public aud not of a merely semi-private character, as was stated a few days ago. Addresses will be delivered by gentlemen representing the various communions and the most prominent religious institutions of the city, while the opportunity will also be taken to make sundry complimentary presentations to Mr Webb.

The Board of Education havo refused the application of the - Howick people for a teacher's house. The Bcresford-street school is to bo supplied with Venetian blinds, and it has been resolved also to erect a school-house at To Aroha. Au ex change of allotments at Te Kopuru has been sanctioned, and the Katikati Com mittee have been empowered to accept the lowest tender for the erection of a shed and schcol in their district, as well as to invite tenders for fencing, etc.

Mr Adams's Totalisatorsweep on the Mel bourne Cup will close on Monday night, owing to the fact that tho new Lotteries Act comes into force on Tuesday morning (the Ist November.)

Four probable competitors for the smaller yacht race at the approaching North Shore Regatta are mentioned. The Sybil, which was the winner at tho last Ponsonby Regatta, has fallen into the hands of Ed monds. She is now being prepared for the contest, and is already a strong favourite. The Erin, owned by Kuox, of Freeman's Bay, the Penguin, and Tho Brothers, a small yacht built some months ago by Messrs Howsim and Melville, are the other boats likely to start. There will probably be two or three entries in addition to these.

Several crews will very probably contest the all-comers' inrigger raceat the approach ing North Shore Regatta. A Ponsonby crew is already out, and judging from their style they should make a good show iv the race. They are strong muscular young fellows, and row a good stroke. Their names are : —Messrs Finlay (stroke}; Scott, No. 3; Davis, No. 2; Kdmunds, No. 1. Mr Smith is coaching them, and they have a spin down the harbour every evening. It is probabte that North Shore will send a crew, and it is said that Smith, who went stroke for the Auckland representatives in the champion outrigger race at the Inter colonial Regatta, Is also getting together a crew. The race should, therefore, be a good one. It has been represented to us that the Archhill road is in a disgraceful state of disrepair. One side of it is said to be in tersected with ruts as deep as the axle-tree of an ordinary vehicle, and that chains of the protective fencing are down, while the stone embankment opposite the Asylum haw been almost; wholly demolished, thus greatly increasing the difficulties to wheeled traffic which, under ordinary cir cumstances, the narrowness of the roadway alone presents. As there is a sheer fall of about 20 feet at this place, its dangerous character must be manifest. We hope the authorities will at once bestir themselves for the improvement of the thoroughfare, instead of waiting for tho occurrence of some serious accident to impel them to action.

The loss of the Auckland barque Glimpse, which is reported in another column of this evening's issue, offers a very strong argument in favour of the introduc tion of a law that will effectually prevent the despatch of unseaworthy vessels from Colonial ports. Under the present state of affairs, very superficial surveys are accepted, and even when ships are con demned, some slight repairs are usually taken to be sufficient to secure their being passed. It it notorious that many crews have shipped out of Auckland on vessels of this character; and it is quite time that some New Zealand Plimsoll commenced a war of extermina tion against these floating coffins, which are the causes of many valuable lives being unnecessarily lost at sea. It is reported that the Glimpse was condemned ns unseaworthy three years ago, and if this is really so, it is to be hoped that an enquiry will be made with tbe view of ascertaining what repairs were effected to render her sufficiently staunch to be Bent out of port again (

Entries for the various events included in the North Shore Regatta programme will be rccclvod at tho Flagstaff Hotel on tho nißht of November ?th. »

Tho Crown Solicitor, Mr Williamson, in* formed the Kcsidcnt Magistrate, Mr Mac donald, that he was not prepared to pl'occed with the Wade Cases to-day, as ho had not received an answer from the authorities, but possjblyron Monday he would be in a positumTb state whether or not any future action Would bo taken in the matter,

Tho Commission of Enquiry ordered by Parliament in the case Substrisky v. Justices Ball arifl Wylcs, in the case of the wreck of tho whaleship Janus, tried at Mongonui, and on petition of defendant to tho House of Koproßontativos granted an enquiry, will Bit at Mongonui on tho 2nd November. Great interest as to the result is felt.

An inquest is being held this afternoon at tho Swan Hotel, Mechanics' Bay, before Dr. Philson, coroner, and a jury, on the body of David McCloy Leers, about live years old, a son of Mr Leers, of the Insurnncc Buildings, Particulars ot this melancholy accident appeared in our last issue. The several witnesses wore William Burton, who first discovered the body floating in the water, Thomas Bach, James Firie, Dr. Haines, and Constable Dews. The evidence failed to show how the little boy got into the water. The inquiry was proceeding as wo went to. press,

The question of active service on the Plains was discussed at some length by a large meeting of volunteers in tho drill-shed last evening. A general feeling appeared to prevail that the Government had sligh ted the Auckland men, and several speakers who referred to this tender point were in evident sympathy with the listeners. A motion to this effect was eventually agreed to. Considerable discussion took place in regard to service at Parihuka, and a decided repuguance to joining tho Armed Constabu lary force or serving under its officers was evinced. Several commanding officers stated the willingness of their man to serve under their own officers, should lighting take place. It was eventually agreed, on the motion of £>r Dawsoll, that in the event of hostilities cmnmcnciiic, the Auckland volunteers go when called Upon by the Government, but under their own officers. The proceedings are reported at length in another column.

The new Building Society, which com menced business twelve mouths ago in a small room of the South British Buildings under the title of the "Industrial and Pro* vident," has, after patient waiting, at length succeeded in securing most con venient and central promises of its own at the comel1 of Queen-street and Vulcan Lane. The now Society has worked for* ward prudently but steadily, and, notwith standing the plethora of money, it has suc ceeded in gaining, under Its able directorate and management, the entire confidence of the public, and in doing a considerabje amount of healthy business. The very liberal terms of repayment which tnc Society grants arc gradually becoming known, and as these arc better understood, they will be more appreciated, and the working classes and others desirous of acquiring property in a singularly easy and advantageous manner will not fnil to tako advantugo of the facilities ofTcred by this Society. Tliu Industrial and Provident has an unlimited amount of funds at its dis posal, and is now in a position to do busi ness to any extent;, and in a manner satis factory to i'.s clients. The offices arc at the corner of Queen-street and Vulcan Lane, and arc under the experienced management of Mr George Frascr.

The sacred service of sont; last evening at St. Paul's Church, illustrative of "The Life of Samuel," was performed with jtrcnt crcdit.nnd gave general Fatislaction, There was a fair attendance 6f members of the congregation, and the singing of the selected hymns and anthems by members of the choir, chiefly ladies, displayed care and finish, the result of several practices. The story of Samuel, according to Scripture-, was clearly read by the Rev. C. M. Nelson, M. A., and was received with that reverent attentiou which is so gratifying to a reader. The portrait of the child Samuel, in the attitude of prayer, listening to the divine voice, by Sir Joshua Key uolds, has imparted a sacredness to the golden ago of childhood, and encircled it with imperishable beauty. The teachers and children rendered great assistance in the singing of the following bymns,—"Brief Lite is here our portion," (Dr Neale); "Hark, hark, my auul," (Dr Kiiber); and the fine and impressive anthem, " O remember not the sins and offences of my youth.'1 The bassos were sustained by Messrs Mackie and Alderman, and the trebles by the teachers. The solo, "Hushed was the evening hymn," (Sullivan) was admirably rendered by Miss Eliza Jane Holder, although it was evident that the young lady was suffering with a cold. Mr Angelo Forrest presided at the organ, and played the accompaniments. The whole concluded with the benediction.

The charge of perjury against William Morton, iv connection with the Wade smug-, gling case, was concluded last evening in the Police Court before Mr Macdonald, the Roddenc Magistrate. Several witnesses were called by Mr Tyler to give rebutting evidence, viz., Charles Copeland, Isaac Hunt, John Agun, Robert Wilson, and Thomas Kelly, but their testimony was meagre, lclatiug chiefly to words spoken by Adam Etnrilc, in Kelly's hotel. Constable Moar'a statement.in respect of his conver sation with Polkinghorno, was simply a re petition of evidence giveDpreviously, At the clo3o of the defence, His Worship retired for a short time to consider the points belore him. He turned into Court, and, after some general remarks upon the difficulty of establishing satisfactorily and clearly a charge of perjury, said : The bottom of the whole business is this: Polkinghorno and Emrile, and, I may add, their faction, say to Morton and, I may add, his faction— " You being in danger of troublo about grog, which you pretended bad been burnt with insured property, to account for it say 'it was stuff we smuggled ;'" the rejoinder being, " it was stuff you smuggled, and you now maintain the incendiary theory to screen yourselves from toe penalties for smuggling." It is not for me to decide whether cither one or the other of tho alleged crimes of incendiarism or smug gling has been committed, and without dis puting but that eitiier or both may have been perpetrated, or expressing any opinion favourable or adverse to either of the parties concerned, I have only now to deal with the present charge. Idoso by saying that as I do not think any jury would or ought to convict on tho evidence now adduced, I shall not send the case to trial but dismiss it. The Crown Solicitor, Mr Williamson, asked permission to bo allowed time to con sider what steps he should taka in regard to the charge of perjury against William Wilson, and the charges of conspiracy against tho eight principal witnesses in the Wade smuggling cases. The Court then rose.

The twenty-feet tailing boat race at the approaching North Shore Regatta promises even to surpass in importance the contests which caused so much excitement la't year. Excellent prizes Have been offered, the first beiDg the " Herald " cup valued at ten guineas, with two guineas added, and the second, the cup presented by Mr Alexander, with £2 added. A consider able number of boats arc being prepared for the event, and sailmakers are busily on gaged in the manufacture of large spreada of canvas. The Madge, which was admittedly the crack beat last season, changed hands about a fortnight ago, having been purchased by Messrs J. Abodes and G. McKay. She will be one of the competitors, and should new sails be provided,, and a good man engaged to sail her, she will bo the favourite at about 2 to 1. The Observer, owned by Mr Waymouth, should prove a daogerous opponent. She was altered at the close of last season, and put in much better trim than when she sailed the matches against the Madge. Her backers are confident that she will be the winner. The Rip, owned by . several Rusbcll gentlemen, will probably bo brought down, but nothing definite is known on this point] A new boat named the Queenie, built by young Matthews, who sailed the Hattio May last year, will be amongst the com petitors. She has boen constructed on one of Ratcliffe's models, but although a great favourite when launched a fortnight a&o, she in not so highly thought of now. Although she carries fourteen hundred weight of ballast, she is considered to bo rather "fine 1" and "tender." In light weather, she will prove to be a formidable antagonist. Her sails, which are very large, were made by Carlaw.' The Hattio May, another of last year's favourites, is being done up for. the race by Mr J. Way mouth, while Mr Bailey has tho Eunico in hand. The Pastime has recently boon supplied with a new suit of sails, and tho result ii a considerable improvement in hor sailing before and on tho wind. Another new boat which is likely to contost tho vnco is that built somo weeks ago by PornandflK, of Ponsonby. She has not boon in the water yet. Garnaut's Agnes will prnbubly be entered for the raco, lit addition to several .others which tiro not positively certain,

Two boys named Smallery.and McLach lan were arrested this afternoon, charged with scaling ten sacks, value 10s, the property of Mr Hewin>

Mr P, L. Coraton has been appointed to the charge,of the native school, To'Ngaere, Mr Crano, tho present teacher, being trans ferred to Apihara school.

Mr A. Macklo, coachbuildcr, of Durham* street, has j list finished a large five horse, break for Mr Wilson &b uisbbrne. Tho workmanship and appearance of the vehicle is equal, if not superior to anything yet turned out in the Auckland workshops Mr Mackie has disposed of the manu facturing branch of his business, and in> tends confining himself entirely to import ing American vehicles. Gentlemen in want of buggies, tandems etc., could not do better than inspect Mr Mackie's large and (varied stock. The tandems arc novelties in their way, tho tail board and seat by an ingen ious contrivance, being made to work in concert.

THE GOVERNOR AND MIS MINISTERS,

Move Amicable Feelings.

[BY TELEGRAPH, OWN COKKKSPONDENT.

WELLINGTON, this day. The Governor leaves for Christchurchon Sun day to be present at tho consecration of tho Chriatchurcli Cathedral on Tuesday next. As a straw sometimes shows tho course of a curront, I may mention that tho Hon. John' Hall was to dine with tho Governor last night, the war between His Excellency and his adviserc, as it would appear from this circumstance, and tho fact of his signing the warrant and calling out tho volunteers, having come to a conclusion.

SPORTING NEWS.

(BY TKLEORAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

CHKISTCHURCH, this day. SPECULATION ON THE V.X.C,

DERBY. There was some spirited speculation at Tattersall's yesterday on tbe Victorian Derby run at FJcniington to-day. Several hundreds wcro booked in favour of Somnus at sto 2 and at sto 1. Darcbin had plenty of friends. The support accorded to those two colts, however, did not weaken Somerset's position, the St. Alban's repre sentative finding numerous backers at 6 to 4. A private telegram was received in town yesterday, Riving the following as tho latest betting:—s to 4 against Somerset; 7 to 2 against Somnus and Darebin. The sporting correspondent of the " Otago Daily Time," at Melbourne, writing of the trial described yesterday morning, says: "This is really the best gallop the horses havo done. After being pulled up I took particular notice of Sir Mod red, who looked none tho worse for the long gallop, but Somnus appeared a little fatigued. After this trial, I am satisfied that the Cup horse can do the distance, and if ho don't catch tho judge's eye first will be thereabouts. If Somnus goes as he has done lately he won't disgrace himself either in tho Derby or Cup.

DUNKJDIN, this day.

" Warrior," the "Daily Times" special correspondent, wires :—When I lout wrote, Somnus was slightly under a cloud. Since that he pleases me much better ; and this (Friday) morning in the gallop, he gave Sir Modred a good beating. My final tip is— Somnus, 1; Darebiu, 2; Somerset, 3. Prince cables that he is sure of pulling off tho Derby.

SCINTILLATIONS.

" Be brief, lor It is wltn words as with Bun beams; the more they aro oonden&ed the deeper they burn."—Soutjuk x.

The crops at Canterbury are looking well.

It is stated that the National Insurance directors! wilt rocoKinieud at the forth coming meeting a dividend, of Is per share and a bonus of 6'd per share equal to' 30% per annum. This will leave a balance of £8,000. Two bags with 150 pounds of dynamite were found under|the bridge over the Cathe rine canal, St Petersburg. A Derby sweep on the Victorian Derby was drawn at the Thistle last eveni ng—2oo subscribers at 10?. The money will be distributed as follows :^Fir«t horse, 40 per cent. ; second, 25 per cent. ; third horse, 15 per cent.; starters and non-starters, 20 per cent, divided.

The Napierites intend floating a company to construct a harbour at tbo Bluff.

A wool sale will be held at Napier in November. Shearing is cow in full swing, and excellent clips are reported. The Little Kivcr branch railway, Canter bury, was opened for traffic yesterday. Interesting old documents throwing more light on Shakspcare's life havo been dis covered in Warwickshire.

Mr Hawkins's steam launch Waiwera' made her trial trip in Lyttclton harbour yesterday. She in 55 feet lonp, is built of steel, and has engines of 35 horse-power. From a brick from the pyramid of Dash our, which dates between 3300-3400 8.C., remains of animal and vegetable life and of the manufacturing arts of the time have been obtained.

A Calcutta sweep on the Victorian Derby was drawn at tho Thistle last night, 45 members at 10.". The horses were sold as follows :—Koyal Maid, 17s 6d ; Duke, £2 2s 6d ; Moumouth, £3 2s 6d; Tourmaline, 15s; Spinningdale, £6 5s j Gladys, 15"s; Darebin, £8 12s 6d ; Kohinoor, £1 10s ; the field, £2 2s 6d; Somerset, £14 ss; Liberator, £2; Somnus, £12.. ■ Mr Abbott's unlimited sweep on the Melbourne Cup already contains 2,400 names. It is expected to total up £3,500 be fore tho drawing.

During the twenty-nine years ended with Michaelmas, 1880, the total number of successful cases of-vaccnation performed at the cost of tho Poor-rates has been 14,621,540. , The Auckland Templar vocalists intend visiting Warkworth in the course of the next fortnight, and giving an entertainment in the district hall, in which Mrs Cotting ham will take a prominent part. An elderly gentleman, who is in the habit of attending the Police Court pretty regularly, remarked that the smuggling district ot the Wade was so muddy that even counsel found it impossible to Wade through it. A reporter in Wyndham-street lent his umbrella, which has not been returned. He should have remembered Mrs Caudle's words, "just as if auy body ever did return an umbrella."

Mr Lincoln expresses his gratitude to Mr Spurgeon,Captain Le Roy,and other frionda, for contributions towards tho Hospital Fund Mission.

"Och," naid a love-sick Hibernian, " wlmtn. recreation it is to be dying of love? Tt seta tho hoart aching so delicately,thore's no tukitig a wink of sleep for the pleasure of tho pain." Wo are glad to learn that Mr Hilditch intends to opon the Breakwater baths for tho season. Tho larrikins and hoodlums of tho city scorn to consider tho public baths thoir property, nnd respoctablo persons are in a mcasnro preoludod from taking ndvan tago of the bouofits of cheap sea-bathing. Captain Ptiyuo, of tho Artillery, mndo tho nonossnry arrangements for billeting tho ThnniFH Volunteers for tho front.

A piooo of I'iml measuring 3 roods and 2J porohon, .near Circular Qurty, Sydney^ wns roaontly purchased, by tho New Zoa land Loan nnd Murcivutilo Agency, for £31,000,

THE TROUBLE ON WAIMATE PLAINS.

(BY TELEGRAPH.— OWN CORKKSPONDENT.)

MR BRYCE'S NOTICE TQ TE

WHITI,

WJS&TNIiTON, tiiiadajr. The only intelligence received yesterday from tile front was contained in a telegram from Mr Bryce, who states that bo has sent 1 a letter to Te Wbiti, informing him that he (Mr Bryce) would visit Parihaka on Saturday, the sth November, to receive his reply to the ultimatum. Te W^iiti received the messengers courteously, but declined to take the letter, saying he had had enough of letters. When the con tents were explained to him he said, " Let him (Mr Bryce) come; he will find no forti fications." A rumour was circulated through the town yesterday afternoon to the effect that Te Whiti and his followers had quitted Parihaka, and had taken to the bush. Considerable excitement was cauaed by this report, as it wai^thought that if this was the case, the Maones surely meant fighting, aa they would not be likely to fight at Parihaka. Coupled with Te Whiti's statement that Bryce will find no fortifications at Parihaka, the report seemed to have some colour of truth. The Government, however, have not received any information on the subject, and the Premier does not think there is any truth in the assertion further than that somp of the followers of Te Whiti may be deserting their chief to save themselves from the con-/ sequences of remaining in rebellion. I understand that the three days' grace given by Mr Bryco for Te Whiti's answer is to prevent any quibble about the natives not getting a full fortnight to decide upon their course of action. INCONVENIENCES OF VOLUN TEERING. Tho calling out ot the volunteers does not appear to be an unmixed blessing. When the Naval Brigade was ordered to tho front tho Government offered facilities to their employe's, who wore memberß of the Bri gade, to go the front, and several took ad' vantage of the opportunity. To-day, how- j over, about twenty officials belonging to another corps have offered their services, and I am informed they will be accepted by a grateful Government. It seems from what I can learn that they had made up their minds to have a pleasant holi day without any risk of losing their situations, and it ia said, though I cannot vouch for it, that they will receive their pay all the same. Now connected with the corps in question are a number of officors, whose business will greatly suffer by their absence, but who feel it a point of honour | to go with their men at any sacrifice, but they think it hard that when their services have not been asked by the Government, and are not really required, they should have to suffer great loss to gratify a holiday freak of a number of civil Bervants.

Departure of the Thames Men.

THAMES, this day

One-hundred-and-fifty men, of all ranks, chiefly Thames Navals and Thames Scot tish, left per Kotomahana, at 10.30 this morning, for Auckland, en route for the front, per Hinemoa, on Monday. They are in charge of Captains Wildman (Mavals), and Johnstone (Scottish). A large number of citizens lined the wharf as tbe men were leaving, and cheered them lustily. Some of the men have thrown up five and six pounds a week in order to join their com panies going to the front So great is the enthusiasm evinced that labour was scarce before, and an increase of wages will now be inevitable, owing to the demand for miners for Waitekauri, To Aroha, and Waihi.

The Battalion for the front .is composed as follows:—

NAVAL Brigade. — Captain Wildman, Lieutenants Gavin and Gordon, eleven potty officers, and 53 seamen -total, 64. Haueaki Engineers. — Lieutenant O'Sullivan, two sergeant*, four corporals, 18 rank and file—total, 25. Scottish Battalion.— Captain John, stono, Adjutant Schoßeld, one Sergeant, and 46 men.— Grand'total, 138. In addition to these, two men of the Scottish and one of the Engineers missed their passages.

(BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

A FENCING RAID.

HAWERA, Friday. TABAWHIXI, one of the Maoris who were recently ploughing on Hunter's land, Otakeho, has knocked some fencing down because an old road ot his which ran across tho section was stopped by the fencing. Information has been laid against him. The Native Minister at present refuses the request of tho Otakeho and Okiawa settlers for an A.C. force.

THE VOLUNTEER COMPANIES CALLED *OR ACTIVE SERVICE.

WELLINGTON, Friday. The following volunteer corps are called out for active service until released by the Governor's authority, ana every officer and volunteer of each of the said corps are directed to assemble at the head-quarters of their corps :— , •'•,.,. , New Plymouth.—Taranaki Mounted Rifles. PATKA.—Wairoa Light Horse, Hawera Light Horse, Wavcrley Rifles, Patea Rifles, Normanby Rifles. WANGAHTJl.—Alexandria Cavalry, Wan ganui Rifles, Wanganui City Rifles, Rangi tikei Royal Rifles, Manchester Rifle?, Palmerston North Bifles. Jnelson. —"H" Battery New Zealand Regiment of Artillery, Nolson City Rifles, Stoke (Nolson) Rifles, Waimea Rifles. Thames.—Hauraki Engineers, Nos. 1, 2, and 3 Companies, Thames Scottish Battalion Rifles, Thames Rifle Rangers, Thames Native Rifles, Thames N avals. "

Wellington.—" D " Battery of New Zealand Regiment of Artillery, City Rifles, Makara Rifles; Kaiwarawara Rifles, Wel lington Guards, Wellington Naval Brigade, New Zealand Engineers' Corps of Sub marine Divers.

Wairarapa.—Greytown Rifles, Master ton Rifles, Carterton Rifles.

Fleming's Whare Broken Into.

WELLINGTON, this day.

The Government have received a telegram that the wharo of Mr Fleming, who was recently molested by natives, has been broken into, aud robbed of wearing apparel and a silver watch, supposed to be by some natives who are leaving that district.

The services of all the Wellington Volun teers are accepted for the front.

TIMARU, Friday.

A telegram was received to-day ordering the Timaru artillery to hold themselves in readiness to proceed to the front. Fifty declared themselves willing to go this evening. Twenty-five men, not belonging to the corps, but who have been in active service before, volunteered to-night, and were accepted. They are a fine body of men, and all passed a satisfactory medical examination. They leave by the first train to-morrow, picking up the Temuka and Ashburton Rifles. They proceed direct to Lyttelton for embarkation on the s.s. Stella. Tho three contingents will be under the command of Captain Earners ley.

The Nelson Volunteers for the Front.

NELSON, this day.

I The Hinemoa sailed for Opunake at 10.30 Jast nieht'with 205 officers and men. The Artillery was represented by 47 officers and men, besides a detachment of 10 men in charge of a six-pounder, Major Pitt being in command. The City Rifles, under Cap tain Bunny, numbered 61; the Stoke Rifles, under Captain Malcolm, 45; and the Waimeas, under Captain Franklyn, 41. The battalion wbb escorted to the wharf by torchlight procession, in which the Fire Brigade and Salvage Corps took part, the whole being headed by a baud. The streets and wharf were lined with people, and it is estimated that no less than 4,000 people saw the "Volunteers off, and on the steamer casting off, they were cheer ed vociferously.

Otogo Volunteers for the Front. DUNEDIN, this day, The East Taieri Rifles, with one excep tion, have volunteered for active service for the front.

INTERCOLONIAL WEATHER EX CHANGE.

SYDNEY. Friday evenirjg.

A heavy southerly Kale prevails at Brisbane Fine, with light N. and N.K. winds, elsewhere. Barometer: Portland, 3020: HobarC. 3020: Gauo,3olo; Byflnoy.aO'lO; Brisbane,3o"3o,

Gcnoral Garibaldi recently completed his sovonty-fourth year. A start has boon made nt enclosing Albert Park with an iron railing,

CABLEGRAMS.

Uleutkr's Telegrams. J

IRtSH DEPUTATION to Mil GLADS TONE, LONDCJN, October 28. AN .influential deputation of leading Irishmen waited yesterday upon Mr Glad stone at Knowsley to lay before him certain Eacts in connection with the payment of rent in Ireland. The Premier in reply stated that the Land Commission had ao far shewn that it worked well, and he was hopetal its decis:ons would result in securing permanent peace and prosperity to Ireland. THE KING OF ITALY AND EM PEROR OF AUSTRIA. VIENNA, October 27. King Humbert and Queen Margherita arrived here to-day from Rome, on a visit to the Emperor Francis Joseph. Their Majesties were received with great enthu siasm on their entry into the city. LIBERAL VICTORY IN GERMANY. BERLIN, October 27. The general elections to the Reichstag commenced to-day throughout the Empire. The contests which took place for the repre sentation of this city resulted in the return of Liberal candidates by considerable nißJori . COMMERCIAL. b LONDON, October 27. Consols are unchanged at 99J. The total reserves in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is £10,750,000. New Zealand securities remain at the following quotations :—The 5 per cent. 10-40 loan is lOOf; the 5 per cent. 1889 loan is 103.|; the 4i per cent. 1879-1904 loan is 9Sg. Adelaide wheat, ex store, is 575; New Zealand ditto is 545; Adelaide flour, ex store, is 425. Australian tallow ; Beat beef is 395, best mutton is 425.

There is a fair demand for most deserip tioua of hides. Prices rule Jd lower.

AUSTRALIAN.

SYDNEY, Saturday.

Arrived, on the evening of the 27th, the Union Company's steamship Hero, from Auckland. THE MISSING &TEAMEK. The steamship Balclutha is' still unre ported. Wreckage has been seen by the barque Omba, bound from Batavia to Mel bourne, at the Cape, Three Points, which leads to the belief that she has become a total wreck. DEKBY FAVOURITES. MELBOURNE, October3B. Somerset and Somnus arc strong favour ites for the Derby, to be run to-morrow at Fietnington, the opening day of the Victoria Racing Club Spring Meeting. COMMEKCIAL. ADELAIDE, October 28. Wheat is quoted at 5s 5d to 5s 6d, but there I'as been but little business doing dur icg the week, town flour remaining at £12 5a ; country brands at £1110s. Freight to the United Kingdom from Adelaide is quoted at 47s Cd; from outpoit*, 52s 6d to 555.

AUCKLAND VOLUNTEER MEETING.

THEY WILL MAKCH TO PARIHAKA ON COMMENCEMENT OF HOSTILITIES.

Thb Drill-shod was crowded last evening, in consequence of the announcement that the Auckland Volunteers would meet to consider the advisability or otherwise of voluiHeerliiK {or active service at lAirlhuka. There was a large muster of the Naval Brigade, -while the Artillery, Kngineors, Viotoria, Scottish, and Hobson3 were fairly represented, the No. 3 Company having a very poor show. In all about 250 volunteers were presen i. Major Withers, the officer commanding the district, was in attendance, the other officers present being: Major Derrom, Major Morrow. Captains Leßoy, Mahon. Dignan, Birnie, and Payne; Adjutant Clifton: Lieutenants Norrie. -Skinner, Self, Hitchens, Fotheringham, Fiynn, Chapman, Parker, and Smith. The companies, after some preliminary movements,were formed into a hollow square, the officers occupying the centre. Major Derrom then addressed tbe assemblaee, remarking that, as requested last night, he had convened the meet ins, and that they must be aware, from the present assemblage, that the feeling ot the Auckland volunteers was to assißt the Go vernment in quelling the expected outbreak at Parihaka. He had collected all possible infor mation from Mr Whitaker, Attorney ueneral, and from other sources, which he was prepared to lay before them. With reference to the fit out, ho would read the following telegram which he had received:—" Auckland men oan ' embark with Thames men on Sunday. Go vernment supply serj?3 suits, blankets, haver- Backs, leggiDgs, boota, and waterproof sheets for the time dee. The C.F. revolvers and Win chester rifle can bo obtained from the store, and you can instruct Blomfield to issue with ammu nition. A roll, with Christian names in full,, date of enrolment, and whether married or single, to be forwarded as soon as practicable from both Auckland and .Thames dis tricts of the men who have gone, statics corps they belong to.—H. E. Reader/1 He had consulted Mr Whitaker on the subject of "rations," but got no definite information. He believed, however, that it would be lOi or Is per day, to be deducted from their Day, which was fixed at 6s per day. Their services would be required for two months, perhaps longer. The telegram received with regard to "blan kets," was as follows :—"lt to be obtained, pur chase and serve out to each Thames and Auck land man embarked on Hinemoa, 1 pair blue blankets, 1 waterproof sheet, 1 haversack. Reply, if to ba done: if any in store, draw from there first. —H. B. Readkb." The next communication had reference to the question ot whether the Volunteers wonld be reqnired, and read: "Volunteers must be at Opunake by Wednesday morning; and unless they can be there by that time they will not be required." Mr Whitaber saw no objection in the companies volunteering as a cores. Ho also thought they could use thoir own rifles. They would, take none but able-bodied men—men who could aland service, who weie fit for the field— and there was therefore no need for young men or mere boys volunteerine. He did not thick whole companies should volunteer. He had told Mr Whitaber that probably 200 men would be raised in Auckland. There wsb no objection to companies going under their own officers. Whatever they did had to be done at the meeting to enable Major Withers to forward to Wellington what their contingent would amount to. He might state that they would be under the Volunteer Regulations, and not under the Constabulary Act, as was at one time supposed. Whatever they did might be done as companies, or as detachments of com panies. The matter was now before the meeting, and he desired that none but volunteers would give expression of opinion. Captain Leßoy asked whether any provision would be mado for the wives and families of volunteers during thoir absence. Major Derrom responded that no mention had been made ot this matter, but he had do doubt provision would be made out of the men's pay. Lieutenant Norrie said there were married men present who could not afford to leave their wives and families. He"suggested that all who wished to go to the front should fall out. Many he know would like to go, but it did not suit them. If they took whole companies, it would simply mean taking a number of married men from their poaitions, which thoy could not afford to lose.

Dram-major O'Brien considered tbe Govern ment hsd thrown insult npon the Auckland men. Constabulary bad been enlisted in the South Island, the Thames had sent a few, and tho Auckland Volunteers had been slurred. Lieutenant Self said it appeared to himtheir position was simply this: They were asked to go to tho Plains for two months. They would probably come back without doing anything, and find their situations filled in. The volun teers, he was sure, were now quite as well pre pared to hold their own as in 1863, and he pro posed that they now tender their services, to be at the disposal of the Government immediately on the outbreak of hostilities. (Loud applause.)

Captain Dignan moved,' " That all members willing to start on Monday morning, under Major Morrow, hold up their right hand." The voting was so unsatisfactory—only about a dozen hands being held np-that some other means had to bo devißed. Major Morrow tlmn Btated that he would occupy the sitting room, and requested those willing to ennrol to come forward. Six men responded.

The companies then broke up, and talked the matter over amonget themselves. When the square was re-formod. Captain Loßoy said his company had decided they wero quite ready to obey the orders of the Govern ment, and go whore they were required to protect the Province, where the Government required their service, each company serving under its own officers.

Captain Mahon Baid that if the Victoria Company went to the front, they wonld go as rifle volunteers, and not as constabulary, as they had been given to understand that those men leaving the South and Thames had been sworn in as such.

Major Derrom replied that this was a mis understanding, and that the men would go as volunteers, and under the Voluutosr Act. Captain Mahon -said that a fortnight ago Mojor Withers had shewn a telegram 7e the formation oCa company of volunteers from Auckland. Himself and Beveral of the officers, were cnsulted in the matter, and requested to keep tno matter qnier, when he (Mr Mahon) re marked, " Kyw oan we form a company if it is to bo kept quiet;" Had the men been consulted then, as Major Uerrom desired, the whole mat ter oonld have been arranged, bat now they thought it was too late.

Captain Payne said the Artillery Company was quite willing to serve as a battery und-r their own officers, while Dr Dawaon, on behalf of the Engineers, expressed the willingness of the company to go on the same conditions. Cantain Birnie announced that thirty men of the Scottish Company were willing to go to the front under their own officers. .

Dr Daweon moved, "That in-the event of hostilities commencing, tbe Auckland volunteers ro when called on by the Government, but under their own officers.

Captain Dinmin seconded tho motion, which was then put to tho mooting and carried unanimously. Mnjor Dorroin remarked that the voto was very satisfactory, being so unanimous. Ono ot tho olUuors hero etoppod forward, and said ho understood that tho volunteers would ro as companies, and under their own ©Ulcers! and that Major Dorrotu koo3 inoonunand. Thiscavo rlsato ftroat cheering aud applause, after which throo ringing cheers wore given for Mftior l)er rom, ona tlie moetlflg^noluded. ■

P OLICE COURT —This day.

(Before J. B. MuodonaW, eg., X.M.]

DifoNit.— One female; penalty, ss. "York, you ake Wanted."—Albert York, gesiman, was charged with absenting himself frofh his duties on the British ship, Bella Mary, on the Ist mat.—Mr Pardy said he must ask His Worship, to discharge the prisoner for want of the necessary evidence. Discharged accordingly. Chaeoe of Cruelty to a Hokse.— John O'Neill again appeared in answer to a charge of ill-treating a horse at EUerslie. the property of James Buckland, on the 20th inst. The principal witnesses in this case were heard on the first appearance of prisoner.—John Huntcliffe deposed that he was at the Ellerslis Hotel on the evening of the 20th inst. He saw the horse down, and prisoner was kicking it withthe heel of hij boot. The horse was bleeding very much at the mouth. That waa 5 o'clock. The horse died at 6. Spoke to the accused about his ill-treatment. O'JNeill replied that it was no business of witness's. It was not his horse. He believed the horse was stubborn. Saw it fall five times, tie believed the horse was beaten to death. It was evidently paralyzed in the hind legs. Michael Kirby was at EUerslie at the time. Hia attention was called to prisoner, who was violentljjbeaiing a horse with the butt end of a whip. He told O'Neill to desist. The horse was sulky. Prisoner told him to go away. He took the Whip from him, when prisoner showed fight. Subsequently the horse was got into the brake, when it fell, and presently died. He gave prisoner a few stripes with the whip.—Henry Keyncll, Postmaster and storekeeper, Klierslie, gave similar evidence. Ec believed the death of the horse was the result of violence.—This was the evidence, —Prisoner spoke at some length in his defence, contending that the horse was very stubborn, and that be did not use unneces sary severity. It was a case of accidental death, or death from physical exhaustion. The whip he used was only a 5s 6d one, and could not kill a horse.—His Worship went over the evidence, and thought, with the witnesses, that the horse was stubborn, bat that the horse was badly used.—Fined £5 and costs.—Prisoner said he was a perfect stranger in Auckland, having recently come from the Bay of Plenty. He could get the money if he had an opportunity of seeiog his friends.—His Worship said prisoner must bo kept in custody until the money was paid. : *

The Mystic Pipe, Etc.—Percy Me- Pherson Was charged with stealing a meer schaum pipe, shirt, braces, and other articles of masculine use, on the 16th inst,, the property of Henry Kennedy, value £4 10s,~This - prisoner was arrested at Tauranga by Constable Whelan, but since the case was introduced other things had been missed.—Mr Pardy said the prisoner and prosecutor had been lodging at Maiden's lodging-house in Upper Queen-street, and subsequently a number of things were missing and traced ta the possession of prisoner.— Henery Kennedy, builder's fore man, remembered prisoner at the lodging house. He went away; there were several things missing after he left. He missed a hunting cap, breeches, gait erf, a meerschaum pipe worth £1, and several other things of £5 value. The things were taken from his bed-room. Other lodgers had lost a watch and other articles. Prisoner occupied the next room. Prisoner had no right to take the things. Was not intimate with the prisoner, but on one occasion he treated him to drinks and a cigar, prisoner was a total stranger to him.—To prisoner : Did not lend you the pipe. Did not give you the cap as a token of' esteem, —Joseph Maiden, manager of his father's boarding-house, deposed that he was a Good Templar. Went out for a walk one evening with prosecutor and prisoner. After prisoner left he missed his watch, chain, and £i in money.—To prisoner : Understood that you were goinej to Tau ranga. Did not see you steal the things.— Constable Whelan received information of the robbery. Saw the prisoner, who denied all knowledge of the watch and chain. He handed the pipe to witness and said Mr Kennedy had lent it to him, and afterwards said, that to his surprise, he iound the pipe in his pocket. Then he said he bought it in Victoria.—One month's imprisonment with bard labour.

Dastakdly Assault. —William Dawaon was charged with violently assaulting Ellen Blakejcy by striking her in the face and knocking her down, on the 25th inst.—Mr Laishley appeared for complainant,—Pri soner said he would plead not guilty under protest. Prisoner said he objected to Mr Laishley's appearance, as he was not paid by the prosecutrix. He had also to make some remarks upon the report in the "Herald."—His Worship: "Don't talk nonsense."—Prisoner : " I don't care about a dirty linen wash."—Mr Laishley said this was no ordinary case of assault. In the course of his 3 years' experience as a solicitor he had never met with a worse case. It was ot a most brutal character, Mr Laishley then went into the particulars of the case, which will appear in evidence. Mrs Blakely was not only knocked down and ill-treated by Dawson, who even fetched an axe, but on going into the room the - bailiff (Cleave) knocked the woman down, (Heie Dawson broke out and told Mr Laishley that he was wasting his breath.) His Worship'told defendant that if he did not conduct himself in an orderly manner he would order that he be put out of Court during the taking of the evidence. —Dawson promised to be quiet, and the case proceeded.—Mr Laishley said that if his Worship was satisfied, after hearing the evidence, that a gross assault had been committed, advantage should be taken of the 40th section of the Act, and prisoner committed to prison for six months,—Daw son : No, 21 -years.—(Silence.)— Ellen .Blakeley deposed that she was a widow, living in Lower Hobson-strect. She bought a carpet, chairs, and chest of drawers of Dawson, in the presence of Mrs Dawson, She paid for them and they were removed by Dawson to her house, excepting the drawers. A fortnight ago, at the urgent re quest of Dawson's, he allowed Mrs Dawson a room in het house. On Tuesday last, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, Mr Dawson and a big stout man came into her house. The big man said rather impertinently. "I'm a bailiff,' He had a big paper in his hand, and pushed her. She turned the key of her front door. The bailiff then knocked her down. Dawson commenced striking her while she was down. Mrs Dawson assisted her to get up. Dawson ran out and fetched an axe, and with an oath swore he wonld split her head. Dawson then beat her about the body. She was knocked down several times by Dawson, who also knocked her head against the door.. Mrs Dawson went for a constable. The carpet and other things she purchased were then taken away by Dawson. .(Prisoner said the witness was committing perjury).—Mr- Laishley asked for the intervention of tbe Court, as he could not go on if there were so many interruption?, Cioss-exarained by the accused : Had never given Mrs Dawson any advice. Never persuaded Mrs Watson to sue him, Did not know there was a bill of sale over his things.—His Worship here said he was willing to allow defendant every: latitude, butjhe hoped he would not unnecessarily waste the time of the Court, but keep as nearly as possible to the matter before the Court,—Defendant then quoted from 4 vols. of authority, and desired His Worship ■to look into them, —His Worship said he knew them before the accused was born; thoy would not assist them in the least. —Proeecutrix to the Court: Cleave struck me with his open hand.—To Dawson : Did push you. Would have pushed you out if it had been possible.—His Worship : It is a pity she had not done so for your sake.— (Here Dawson disturbed the Court so much that witness was allowed to stand dowo, His Worship saying he would not permit snch conduct on the part of accused.)— Mary Jane Prince, a widow lady, remembered Tuesday afternoon last. She was upstairs at Mrs Blakeley's house when defendant came. Hearing a noise, she went down; saw Mrs Blakeley lying on the floor. She assisted her up. Dawson knocked her down, and struck her. fie then went and got an axe for the purpose of splitting open the door. Mrs Blakely tried to pre vent him, Mrs Dawson went for the police Saw Dawson with his knee on Mrs Blake ley's breast, beating her. The bailiff tried to keep them apart, and Dawson struck Mrs Blakeley's face over the bailiffs shoulder. —To Dawson: Saw you first in the pas sage. You were striking Mrs Blakeley,— Sergeant Gamble deposed that he was going up West Queen-street, when a boy came running towards him, saying " There's a man murdering his wife in Lower Hobson street." He immediately went, and found Dawson, Cleave, Mrs Blakeley, and Mrs Watson. They were all sober. He asked what the disturbance was all about Mrs Blakeloy was sobbing, and had evidently been ill-used. Her eyes were very much swollen. Dawson held up his finger, and' said Mrs Blakeley had bitten him. Cleave shewed him a bit of paper as his authority, but Dawson had no business there what ever. Dawson, however, asserted that be knew all about the law, and ho was not going to be put out by any man. He (Sergeant Gamble) was satisfied that a gross outrage had been committed.—D.iw; on expressed his desire to go into sundry technical points, and bring.evidence for the

ffli AUCKLAND EVENING SfcAft. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 29. -



Medical. . _ MX; OTTO EOHL, M.8.P., late ttom Germany, has commenced practice in Auckland for the onre ot Rheumatism, Neu *■ "ralgto,: and all Skin and Blood Diseaaes, by a nrooeas hitherto unknown In this country, put ' SostßncoeßSfuUy practised in Germany in the ; SSatment of such diseases. It acte as a preven, i tlveaaainst fevers and small-pox. Consultation freeV^Honrs: 1Q to 12 a.m. andl 3.t0 i P.m., at Panama House. Lower Symonds-street, where ':":■; Auckland testimonials nay be seen. - bOPBES OP AUCKLAND TESTIMONIALS. "I have sufferedfor some time from neuralglo " headaches, and am now oured by one operation ofyoure.-lam,&c.-A. W. Nightingale, CoUege j. been a great sufferer with neuralgia, f and am happy to Bay that two operations have I oSre.Hne.-l am. &0., Cliristina MoQregor, c WBltemataHotel." -~" „-'"., Si1 ' > "I have suffered from rheumatism in my t joints, knees, elbows, and Wrists, for four ' months, and, thanks to your treatment,' lam now quite weU.-I am, &c J. A. Carter, s.s. " I nave suffered for along time with neuralgia in my head, and I am now quite well from one s operation.-! am, Sao., Hannah Doyle, Watte '■'. ™i?iiaTe great pleasure in adding my teati - mony to the efficacy ot ypur treatment for i rheumatism. I have suffered the moat oxcruol *■' attog pains for the last two years, and have Sled everything else in vain. You undertook tSonre mo. andlave doneso in three operationßl • —I am, &0,, W. C. Sharpe, Bngineer s a.' Knter r Thk above have been selected from a number -- of testimonials, which can be seen on appliea UOB. T. & H. C O O X E, bSjing. anp caepbt warshousb, 123, quebn-strket, aroklakd, Adjoining Bank of New Zealand. ' Wb invite the attention .of Ladies and Gentle men abS"^Tfurnish to our Large and Well • seSted Stock of Drawing-room, Dining-room, sidßed-room Furniture; Japanese Sun jwnna^orVerandahsVlron Bedsteads, Kapok Be^BoMeS^nd Pillows; Spring MTt - SisaisVotßnperlor quality, at reduced Prioes; SlaraiMßortmSntof Oand B eat€d Chairs, Veran dahe^l Croquet Chairs; Patent Sfbino : BotLKR BUND 3, all Bizse; Wardrobes, with ; Plate Glass Panels; Marble-top Wasbstaads; i B6me Very Superior Bedroom dnitea, in r MoTTtBD Kaobi ; Toilet Ware, snperior double f, Beta, with sponge bowls; Goatskin Hkarth fcv BUQB,In White, Black, and Grey, at moderate It oriooa: Door Mats, a few very superior Oriental Ht Kbre Mate Just opened, easily kept clean, and Ig» vory darabld; flnt-olasa Hair Mattk absks. t Thegreatestattentionpaidtothepacklngand rwatdlDK of orders from our country cus tomers. ■• Catalogues forwarded post free on Bpplloatlon. i~ _Liberal Discount to Cash Porohosera. All |c Ckkms dollvtrcii tree In town. ■' . T, & H. COOKE, ) F ÜBNITUBB, BEDWING. AND CAHPKT \'\ 123, QUEEH-STKBET, ; AdjoimM: the Bank ot Now Zealand. ■



Special Advertisements, pENUINE CHEAP CASH SALE. Junction Drapery Wabkhousk, WILLIAM R. BKIDGMAH Has just rooolvod A LA.KGE LOT OF NEW GOODS, Bought at Auction, and Job Warehouse Lines whiohheis SELLING VERY CHEAP, and ore included in too CHEAP CASH SALE. <J now lot of Black Silks, bought veryohoap, Splendid lot of Now Prints, small patterns, all Btylos, in Pompadours, &c, from 3Jd, 4|d, 5Jd, and 6}d yard , Nioe lot of Sattoena in Cream, Pale Blue, Pom padonr. &c, at very low prices Laree lot of All-Wool Carmolltes, all shades, Is j 2Jd yard; worth IB 8d . '■ Largo lot of Gronadines, 6d yard; usual price, Is 3d Black Freuch Morlnos, Is lid, 2s id, 2s 9<5,3s 3Jd Black Caßhmere,!s 9Jd, Is UJd, 2a 4W; splendid value Lot of Fancy Dress Materials Good Dutch Catpet. 7Jd yard ..__,_■ barge lot of Mending Cotton, 6d for J-lb. Oatmeal Cloths, stood quality, IOJd yard White Muslins and Fancy Brilliants, 6}d, 9Jd,



A very largo assortment of Ticks, all qualities. A great variety of Cretonnes, 6Jd, 73d, lOJd; good patterns 500 Umbrellas, all qualities. Is 6d, Is lOd, 23, &O. rtilk Umbrellas, 4s 9d, 5s 9d, 6s lid, &c. Splendid lot of Floorcloths, 3S in. wide, la 2}d and 1b 9d; new patterns 1000 pairs Girls' and Women s Hosiery, bought a job; strifes, &c, from fid pair



A Large Number of Cheap lines, too numerous to advertise. A Splendid Assortment of Men's and Bora' CLOTHING, HAT 3, HOSMRX SHIRTS, Sc at William R. Bkidgman-s CHEAP CASH SALE. p A U T_ I 0 N. Whereas certain persons have adopted the name of "Manganese Mines. Russell." as a part of their stock in trade, and have already com menoadto mystify Storekeepers, I hereby give notice that the Properties of the. Original Manganese Minks Company of New Zba tANii are now the solo property of John Tucker. KBq., Of London, Kngland. j?o Qooda from Oils date, therefore, will be received by me unless addressed:.!, tucker, Manganese Mines, RussoU. Waiheke, or Auok land. as the case may be. And further, no Accounts will be acknowledged by me without the production of my Written Order. N.B.—Correspondents will plaase exercise care in addressing their letters. (Signed)™Kd, KERSE* COOPER, * Attorney for John Tucker, Esq.



r^CULAxt DEMONSTRATION. THK GRANDEST CUT GLASS. AND BEST ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, Eveb SEEK IN New Zkjsxand, Are now FOR SALE by me, consisting ol Clarkt Jugs, Sugar Frams, Cruets, Breakfast Cruets, and Biscuit Boxes. BKKINS IS BKLIKVING. F. H. L E~W" ISS ON, Opposite the Union Bank, QUKEN-STRKKT. SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF SATEENS, PRINTS, AMD GALATEAS NOWOPBN. SPRING AND~SUMMER, 1881. We have just received a Large Shipment of DRESa GOODS, direct from the Manu facturers and made expressly for us, therefore we are in a batter position than ever to supply yon with a really good Dress at s very low price. gakllck & ck an well. the Co-operative cash system is now firmly established, and -wo Bhall continue our Drapery and Clothing Busi ness, only on Co-oper&tivk principles. NEW GOODS IN DKESs DEPART MENT. SlUe finished Lustres, Brllltantlnes and Alpacas Persian and Cyprus Cords Norwich Poplins and Ango'as French All-wool Foulo Cashmere Semes Do do Poplins and Satin Clothß Do do BJastio Beiges and Car melites Do do Cashmere and .Vicugna Cloths Melanges. Stripes, Cheoks, and Fancy Felons Ombre and MeUtas In all shades, suitable for Trimmings. TDLACK rtRKSS /~IOODS. Splendid Value 11 French Merinoes ana Cashmeres Black Lustres, Serges and Beigea Crape Cloths, Cobnrgs Russell, Persian and Cyprus Cords Indian Cashmeres The New Cherry-dye Silk-finished Double Warp Brilliantino. The New Spring Bolton Dress Sheetings Cream Cloths, Oatmeal Cloths Sateens, English Cambrics Idra Cloths in all shades Reversible Printed OeLainea and Alex andras Pym'B Irish Poplins . Kich Black and Coloured Gros Grains Gros dn Mondes, Gros dn Pays China, Pongees and Japanese. Trimming Silks in all the leading shades. SPECIAL 11 The New French Satin Oatmeal Cloth for Dresses The only line in this market £9 dozen Sample Summer Hosiery now being Cleared at Job Prices. ■• 6 dozen Pare Silk shirts, 6s 6d; worth 158 6d NEW GOODS IN FANCY DEPART MENT. Ombr6 Satins, Nets, Ties and Ribbons Chenille Fischns, Collarettes and Fring Ladies' Fanoy Lace Collars Cream and White Laces Laos and Silk Jersey Glovea and Mitts Dresß Cords and Girdles, Coloured and Black Fanoy and Plain Hosiery GARLICK & CRANWELL, City hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland, . QHOULD BE TAKE3C ADVANTAGE! OF. To. Parents and Guardians, SOMKTH NG WORTH KNOWING



Thb JVbw Zealand (^LOTHINO JpAOTORY ! ABB NOW SKLUNG SPKOIAIi LINES OF BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING AT WONDBBFULLY LOW FBIOK& Superior Fitting, Superior Work manship, and First-class Materials. Aucelamd Beanch : QUKKN-STRBKT (OppOßlta Tlieatro Koyal), And at Albert-street, Thames. J. Fitzsimone, Branch Manager. DUBLIC NUI'ICEI " Honour to them where honour la due." james rtiirT& sons Beg to oall the attention oC the Public to their FURNITURE EMPORIUM, Situated In Hobbon-strekt. Their CablnctmaklnK Is equal to any in New Zealand. Furniture Repaired and Re-polished on the shortest notice, and in the beat work manlike manner. HE NB V PET XV, JEWELLER AND DIAMOND SKTTBR VICTORIA-STRBKT (opposite tho Royal Mall), bees to inform' his customers, friends, and the publio generally, that he has just received a Large Shipment of CHOICE JEWELLERY, per Orient steamer ' Fotoßi.' H.P. is confident that his Prices will give satisfaction to all, and respectfully invites an inspection. The Collection, which is comprised of all the latest designs and novelties in English, Fronoh, Geneva, and Colonial Goods, is as follows :— Ladies' and Gents' Gold and Silver Watches and Alberts Ladies' Opera and Dress Chains Gold and Silver Bracelets, Lookets, Necklets, Brooches, and Barringa Gents' Lockets, studs. Pins, Solitaires Charms—Gold and Silver Ladles' Dress and Fancy Kings, also Keepers and Wedding Rings ... Gents' Signet Kings, &c, Sec. " N.B—All orders and repairs will be executed on the Pebmibkb, and will receive the game i tomta&9PMt On hM bWn BfTOn *°



Mr Albin Villeval is announced to deliver a lecture upon " Voltairo and his Works," at tho meeting of tho French Literary Socloty this evening. A special meeting of the Bricklayers Laborers' Socloty will be held on Wednesday evening next in the Working Men's Club, at half-post 7 o'clock. The laying of the Foundation Stone of " Wesley Church," Ponsonby, will tako place on Wednesday next, Novembor tho 2nd. " The stone will bo laid by Mrs Dewsbury. No doubt a largo number will bo present. Uy advertisement it is notified that a special meeting of the Ploneor Lodge, National Order of Odd Fellows, will bo hold on Monday evening next. The business to be considered la of importance. Announcements of Sunday services will bo found in the usual column. Wellesley-fttreet Baptist Charch, farowoll sermons by Rev. Allan W. Webb; bt. David'slPresbyterian, Rev. T, M. ITroser, M.A., Kvoning lecture on "Abraham;" Lorno-Btreet Hall, unsect&rian. Rev. S. Kdger, 8.A.. "Two-fold nature of man;" Choral Hall, evening service and Lecture, "Was death in the world before Adam sinned 1" Mr Qoorge A. Brown, evening sorvlco at the Theatre, at 8 o'clock. G. Ilulme, Butcher, Queen-street; list of prices :—Wholesale t Sheep, by tho carcase, 2}d; boot, by tho quarter, ZJd j pigs, or by tho side, 3Jd to Id. Retail for cash : Mutton. 2d, 3d, and id; roast boof, 3jd, id, and 3d; boiling beef, 2}d and 3d; oorn boof, 3d-in kogg. 2)d; pork, 3d, ■id. and sd; veal, id and 5d ; lamb, per quarter, from 2s 6d; lard in bladders i german sausage and pork Bausago, Cd; beef sausage, id; bacon, 61, Bd, and lOd; hamß, 9d ■ and lOd; poultry, all kinds. Discount and terms allowed to large buyers. All orders will be promptly attended to.—O. Halme, Butcher.V&c.lopposite Market, Queen-street.—(Advtil