SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

trinrr watb-b I This icvenlng, 10.23 HIGH WATER J T<>morrow . Mornlng>lo<6s . BUNSKT.—ThIa iCvonlng, 5.58 SUNKIBE.—To-MorrowMorninsr. 5.41 MOON'S AGB,-Full Mood, Bth, L3B p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING.

Medora, aohoonor, Subritzky, from Awanui

10-DAY

nionelg, 5.8., Stephen son, from Tauranga Fingal, s.s., Norris, from Mercnry 1 ay Arawata, b.s., Sinclair, from Russell Zealandia, Bhip, Sellars, from London Omaha, brig., Melklejohn, f iom Motoury Bay

DEPARTURES.

TO-DATT.

Arawata, 8.8., Sinclair, for Southern ports

IMPORTS.

Per Zealandla, from London: 5 oases shirts and clothing, 1 case hosiery,|l case hat?, 1 case dresses.—T. MoMaeter,

9 bales carpets, 8 coses floorcloth. 10 do lino leum, 9 do iron Venetian blinds, 3 do perambula tors, 1 do damasks.—Winks and Hall.

Loeflund's extract of malt, hydrolelne, vaso line, thymol, quinine, Mellln's infants' food, throat sprays, inhalers, respirators, ollod Bilk, enema?, feeding bottles, wood violet perfume, and numerous drags and sundrias.—Austen W. Gardner.

Per Kenllworth, for Camaru—iO door?, 10 packages sashes/and (to bo loaded at Tairua) 83,000 Xcct timber.

EXPORTS.

. Per Arawata, for Napier—23 bars steel, 20 boxes apples, 15 paokajea fish, 7 boxes soap, 70 paokages sundries. For Wellington—so Backs oyster*, 21 cases fruit, 9 packages. For N elson— louse. For Wanganui~3casos. For Lyttelton —20 sacks oyster, 8 doors, 2 crates brooms, 10 packages sundries. For Dunedin—2s empty cases, 6 bales fungus, i parools. For Oamaru -2 trunks, 1 case. For B:uff-17 empty hotheads. For Mclbonrno—B bags oyscera, <} boxes silver, 3 boxes sundries.

The schooner Edith from the Islands was beating up the harbour as we wont to press. The aohoonor Caledonia has entered out at the Customs for Norfolk Island and Noumea, and tho ketch Santa Cruz for Suva.

The s.B McGregor had a trial in the harbour this, afternoon, when everything seemed to work satisfactorily. We havo already given a lengthy description of the vessel andthorofore need make no further remark on this ocoasaion.

The s.B. Rowena left at 2 p.m. yesterday for Waitara with 30 packages tea, 53 sacks seed, 13G drain pipes. 60 coils wire, 1 plough, 1 piano, 12 bales hoop iron, and 79 pacfcago3 sundries.

■ Tho as. Lalla Rookh arrived from Kaipara some time last night, and was expected to leave again at 2 o'clock this afternoon for Waitara.

The ss. Arawata. left for Melbourne via Sonthern ports, at noon to-day. Passengers for -.Melbourne:—Messrs Graepel, T. Hyan, Mr and Jars Mofiiln and 5 children. For the South: Mrs Fisher and 2 children, Mrs Nicholas. Mlfb Warren and servant, Miss Goult, Mrs J. Grigg. Messrs J. Andrew, fccott, and Campbell.

The schooner Medora arrived from Awanui laßt night, with 3 tons gum, 8 hides, 8 bundles sheepskins, 15owt flax, and the following pas sengers :—Mr. Mrs and' Miss Subritzsky, Mrs -ftanton, Messrs Kunst, Denny, Wi Conrad, John Henry and Albred Subritzky.

, ?he acting harbour-master at Thursday Isltnd (Torres Straits) reports that a Bhoal, with yot more than 3 fathoms at low water, has beon found by H.M.S. Alert to extend WS W two thirda of a mile from the west extreme of Goode Island. Vivien Point, in line with the northern side of Black Bock X J S, leads sonth of the Bpit in not leas than 5 fathoms at Jow water.

The brlgantine Omaha arrived from Mercury Bay to-day, having left that port on Monday morning. She brings 65,000 feet ot timber, in addition to her original cargo, and will now complete her loading here for the Chathams.

The b.s. Glenolg, from Tauranga this morning:, brought the following passengers :—Miss Soehoer, Miss Nesbith.Mrs Clsy. Messrs Mirahal), Murray, McL?od, Legg, Crawford, Brown, Fiehor, Spry, Robinson, Litchflolri, Yeats, Anderson, O'Neill, Comen, Whokotona, Constable McCabe, i natives, and 5 steerage.

The ff.s Oreti may bo expected from Gisborne and Napier late this evening. She dischargee a carcoorstockattheTamaki berore coming up ' to the Queen-street -wharf. The Oreti is an nounced to leave for the samejports at i p.m. on Saturday. . • I The b.b. Arawata brought the following pas- Bsngers from Kußsell early this morning: Mrs Henry, Misa Archer, Mrs Buchanan, Miss Bu chanan, Masters Buchanan (J), Mr Bloom, Father fox, and others.

. The ship Rakaia was docked at high water this morning, when quite a crowd of people assembled. Not the slightest hitch occurred, and she Is now high and dry undergoing tbe outer cleansing process at the hands, of Mr D. Gonk's workmen. Ihe Rnkaia is a vessel of 1,0T7,t0n8, and therefore tho largest yet Been in oar dock. When the ship was entering 13 feet of water was shewn on the sill, while she was only drawing 9 feet 9 inches, thus shewing that even vessels of deeper dianght can be accom modated in our old dsck, of which fact some persons seemed duly proud to-day.

ARRIVAL OF THE ZEALANDIA FROM LONDON.

The Zealandia, whioh was signalled during yesterday afternoon arrived at mion to-dcy, and anoborea off the end of the Queen-street Wharf. The passengers are all in Rood, health, and speak highly ot Captain Sellara, a gentleman well known in Auckland. To him we aro in debted for the following report :— The Zealandia removed from buoy at Graves end on Jane sth, and proceeded in tow of tag ; 28th, made Bail and cast oft tug; wind, N.W., favourable, turning down channel; 39th, landed pilot off Tor Bay at 7 a.m.; noon, abreast of , Paul Point, turning down channel; wind, ■ W.N.W., steady; July Ist, Lizard Point, N.N.W., distant 15 miles, from which we take departure; from ths above date, wind still being from the westward, till the itb, in lat. 46 55 N. 9"38 W.; then we had the wind veering from S. to N.N.W.; thence had light N B and N.W. wind unitedly until we got the W trade-in lat. 305 looff. 22-27 N. On the 12th "^ July they proved light aad unsteady, and were lost Ton the,l9th in lat. 12M4 3. long. 29;49 W.: then we (tot ususal outherly winds,tbrough whioh we raise fair prowess. 26tn,;got the B.E. trades In 5t.32 N-. long.lß'2B W. They proved very good first nart—latter, very poor and unsteady. Aupr- Srt3rd ite&ted the island of Trinidad to the east ward stn7lost the s.*\ trades, 28.7 s 27.51 w. iSom thence, had light variable winds round compass, making poor progress. From 7th £. ilth had easterly and northerly winds. 12th, north-westerly winds then commenced, when we made fair progress, the weather throughout' continuing very fine. Sept. 6, had a v^St heavy northerly Kale, which shifted Bud a^to-tho S.W., during this time the Bhip SSk a Brest deal of heav water on board.. ' Hn,ma.ead starboard qnarter boat and port skid ■ SSatT broke both starboard and port davits. Mtdaundry other damages, and a great deal of w a w?gotdownbelow. From there tiU reach- SeTaHnania wo had fine weather and moier - if,?whid3 Passed Tasmania without seeing it ?n a breeze, in lat. 44.193; from thence bad XT and N.N.E, Winds till the morning of the Ctth* then bad a regular buster from the East ■ fta ma. with lots of rain; at 6p m. wind drew into the North; stood to the East, fresh teeezesaud clear, 25th.at 5 am. made the ' Throo Kings, strong breezes and oloudy; noon, North CapeT)Ore S.w. by S. due 6 miles; noon, Bed the North Cape, strong winds swoh increased to a heavy gale In the night, whloh veered ft°m »-W. to S.W., with very bartsaualls. On27thpioke4uptheareatßarrier tisma Had light winds and fine weather Sm reaoMng Auckland. On August 19th Mm Verrier waaconflned with a female child, both ,;S? and daughter doing well. No dea-hs ' have oooaired on the pa&age, or infectious dtaease Jndeed no sickness of any moment worth Soordini. On the whole it has been a Pjeauant TOyaßoT- Had a great deal of fine weather and I SSnt winK- only two" gales during tho SSTmum The easting was run down in Sbouftf S GreXt day, 316 roilea or knots; feaat 47. 23th, 8 p.m., took pilot on board out- Bldo of Tiii Wi, had nearly calm al day, aud verr Ueht aira since Sunday; 29th, light ai'S toWintothe harbour. Both passenger ltot andcargo aptfeared in our last evenings jEsue. 1 — o—

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

■.;.■; : .'. ■ Lalla Rookh, 3.8.. Robertson, from Kaipara . ' '.. DEPARTURES. , im^^^^tor Waitara - The 1,8. Hannftli Mokan left for Waitara,jee terdayat4.46 p;m. with the foUowing oarftO-27 eSora; 7 paokagesßaßheg, 47ca8es fruit. 4 bales leather, 18 sheets iron,26 packages furniture aDd enndries. <(> ' ■

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Waitaba, this day. Arrived: Eowena, b.b,, from Ocehunga, at noon. ' . Port Chalmkes, yesterday. soilnA • Botorua, s.s., for Northern ports. . ■ Nklsok, this day. Arrived: Penguin, b.b.. from New Plymouth, »t midnight, Btjssbli, this day. Arrived ■ Waiwera. Sailed: Noryal. Five, n^boate left this morning for the whaling nation. Tnerewill be about 12whaleboatsout tbiaseason. ■_

COMMERCIAL.

KTBOTsa Stab Offloe, Thursday. Maaars Oochrane & Son offered a law library forsXtoday consisting of 197 lota. The works on Roman Civil a°4 Dutch Law were not in -«^.™i r?nneat and the volumes sold at low ftaures bw the text booka of the Englian Law toouK&t gooa prices. Three copies Eolls pf tatin and French, sold ?™^ erinn Bythewood on Con &&. ww SThigh as could reasonably be ex pected, : SomM Id; coast wool, 6ia; long wool,7Jd the lb. ti-t&ggS&SZ&Tb on Wednesday Instant, there was a large muster ot ' BKwk, all the,pans being filled, and the cattle met a steady sale throughout, at an improve ment on the prioea lately ruling.

Mail Notice.

Mails will Olosb as Under.— This Day. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotikl, per Gloholg, at 1 p.m. For Coromandel, per Annie Mllbank.at 5.50 p.m. - Friday, 30th instant. For Whitiangi, per Waratah. at 9 a-m. For Waiheke and Kapangu, per Coromandel, at 1.30 p.m. For Chatham Islands, per Omaha, at 2 p.m. For Whangarei Heads. Parua, Waipu, Whan garei, Tanglhua, and Mangapai, pec Argyle, at i p.m. For Hokianga, por Macgregor, at i p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 4.30 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday. Ist October. For Walwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, &c, por Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Norfolk Island and New Caledonia, per Caledonia, at 11 a.m. For Gisborne and Napier, per Oreti. at 2 p.m. For Coromandel, per Annie Milbank.at 5.39 p.m. Monday. 3rd October. For Russell, Eawakawa, otc, per Rotorua, at 3 p.m. *" Tuesday, lltb. October. Per b.b. City of New York, as follows !— For Sandwloh 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 newßpe.pers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence, in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will be due in London on Tuos dav, November 22,1831, , N.B.—On October Ist a Post-ofllco will bo opened at Taupaki, on Kaipara railway lino, near Kumeo, Mails will close here daily at ti a.m., and. will arrive at 9 a.m. Also at Okoroiri, near Cambridge. Mails will close here daily at 7.30 a,m., and will arrive at 5 p.m. Notk.—The. letter receiving box at Messrs Hill and Hudson's, Victoria-street, has been removed to then? new premises, corner of Victoria and Hobson-streetti. S. B. BIBS. Ohloi Postmaster. Chief PostrOffice. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

September 29,1881. Theatre Koyal—Dramatic Society's Perform ance in aid ot the Southern Russia Jewish Relief Fund, 8 p.m. Albert Hall—Grand International Panorama of views and scenes of various nations, 7 p.m. St. bepnlohre's Church — Rehearsal for the annual festival of the Diocesan Choral Associa tion, 7.30 p.m. Mount Roskill Schoolroom — Entertainment and Dance, 8 p.m. St. Andrew's Mutual Improvement Associa tion : Papers on Hamlet and Shakespeare's Fools, 7.30 p.m. . Y.M.O.A.—Devotional, 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

DUSK.—On September 21, at her residence, Howe-street, Newton, the wife of John Swin nerton Duke of a daughter. POOLKY.-On the 28thiLStant, at her residence, Woßt-stroet, Newton, the wife of W. 1). Pooley ot a son, still-born.

Notices to Correspondents.

Kkgciar Subscriber.—ln 1868 and 1370. A regatta was proceeding in Auckland Harbour when the Royal Squadron arrived. The Duke ot Kdinburg bronKnt an elephant with him on the occasion ot his second visit to Auckland. Enquires.—An employer who engages an ap prentice to work nine hours a day cannot compel him to work more than that number of hours.

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

THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 29, 1881.

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

Though the "Corrupt Practices Proven tion Act" did not pass in anything like its original severity, hon. members being afraid of the terrible machine tbat was devised to keep them honest, the Act as it finally came forth from the Legislature, will considerably circumscribe the ancient privileges and customs ot tho 11 tree and independent" on election days. Paid canvassers, cabs, and free-beer and luncheons, either before or after voting, are interdicted under heavy penalties.

Clause 13 provides:—" No payment or contract for payment shall, for the purpose of promoting or procuring the election of a candidate at any election, be made - (a) On account of the conveyance of electors to or from the poll, whether for the hiring of car riages, for railway fares, or otherwise; or(B) For bands, torches, flags,-banners, cockades, ribbons, or other marks of distinction ; or (C) For exhibiting bills, addressesf or notices, or for the use of any house, build ing, erection, place, board, or thing for the purpose of any such exhibition; or (D) With the exceptions authorised by the first and second schedules to this Act, in respect of- any matter, whatever. If any payment or con tract for payment is made in contra-' vention of this section either before, during, or after an election, the person making such payment shall be guilty of an illegal prac tice, and any" person being a party to any such contract, or receiving such payment, shall also'ibe guilty of an illegal practice."

Clause 17: " A person guilty of an illegal practice shall, on summary conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred

pounds, and be not capable during a period of three years irom tho date of his convic tion —(A) Of being registered as an- elector or voting at any election in New Zealand, whether it bo a Parliamentary election'or an election far a public office - within the meaning of this Act; or (B) Of holding any public or judicial office within the meaning of this Act; and if bo holds any such olncc the office shall be vacated.''

The number of men who may b_a em ployed in any capacity in an election is also strictly limited, viz.: (1) One scrutineer for each ballot-box in each polling-place, and no more, who may or may not be an elector. (2) A number of clerks and mes sengers for conductiog business iv the committee rooms, not exceeding one clerk and one messenger for each polling-place in an electoral district. Legal expenses are confined to—(1) Tho personal expenses of the candidate. (2) The expenses of printing, and theexpenses of ad vertising in newspape.s. (3) Theexpenses of stationery, postage, and telegrams. (4) The expenses of holding public meetings (5) The expenses of a number of committee rooms, not exceeding one committee-room for each polling-place in an electoral dis trict. (6) Kxpenses in respect of miscella neous matters, not exceeding twenty-five pounds. We shall be curioc.s_ to observe wra' difference these restrictions will make on the number of persona polled, and how f«r members ot tho present Legislature will endeavour to evade the law, which was doubtless supported by many of them from a desire to protect themselves against the harpies who make elections their harvest time. With Triennial Parliaments.it is imperative for poor members that elec tioneering extravagances and black-mailing shall bo curtailed. Nor would true repre sentative principles suffer by the suppression of the demoralising influences commonly associated with parliamentary contests. The Act now passed, if honestly carried out in its spirit, will make elec tions quiet, orderly, and somewhat tame affairs, in which every elector who records his voto will do so without undue solicitation. But English ex perience proves that it requires a very comprehensive law to bailie the ingenuity of electioneering agents, and the probabilities aro that holes will be found in this one largo enough to give scope for generalship in' bringing the indifferent, careless, and absolutely corrupt among the electors to tbo poll.

Business on the Exchange to-day was nn> usually dull, and there was absolutely no. thing doing iv mining stocks.

Mr Dawson aud Mr Doonin, have been elected Synodsmen to represent tho parish of St Matthew's, at tho forthcomining Diocesan Synod, which opens on Monday next, the 3rd proximo.

We have authority for stating that Mr Dargaville will bo a candidate for City West—that is the district lying between the south side of Cook-street and Karanga hapo Road. ' A public meeting of tho electors will bo convened shortly, when he will make an exposition of his political faith.

Iv another column is published the pros pectus of the Ness-Side Goldmining Com pany to work ground in the Tokatea district, Coromandel. The capital proposed is £7,500, in shares of 10s each. Five thou sand shares are offered to tho public on the terms stated.

Large numbers of young men in this city arc prepared to enlist for " the front," and we expect that Major Withers will be be sieged with applications for enrolment to morrow.

There is-on exhibition at Mr T. Stead man's, Queen-street, a monster yam which took a prize at an agricultural show at Fiji. It was grown Dy Mr Sturt, of Suva, is sft 2in long, and weighs 401bs.

The following telegram was received to day from Mr John Thorley, mine manager ot the Patriot G.M.C.—" Gold struck iv blue reet Sample by steamer."

The candidates at present out for the representation of Tauranga, which electorate includes Ohincinuri, Waitckauri, and Waihi Districts, aro Messrs G. V. Stewart, 11. T. Rowe, aad W. Fraser. It is under stood that Mr G. V. Stewart is the favourite.

The steamship Vivid seems likely to prove a success for the Tauranga and Te Puke trade. On her first trip, made a few days ago, she took 18 tons of cargo from this port to the Canaan landing at Te Puke, crossing the Makctu bar and the tshallows at the Kaituna river without the slightest difficulty.

It is not generally known that tho Chinese havo hitherto been unablo to profit by the invention of the electric telegraph, owing to the unfortunate circumstance that each word in their language must be represented by its own particular sign. But they have indemnified themselves with the telephone, the wonderful instrument that talks Chinese as fluently as English i self. They nre laying down wires in all directions.

At the recent review at Windsor one ot the volunteers was so moved by loyalty at the appearance of Her Majesty as to forget his soldierlike demeanour so far as to begin toeing "God Save the Queen" in a loud voice. There was a Bound, which was taken at first for distant thunder, but wbich resolved itself into the voice of the Cora mandcr-in-Ohief, invoking curses, not loud but deep,- on the offender's head. The scarlet figure of an Aide-de-Camp was seen to dash towards the ranks, but what became of the luckless volunteer is not told, unless he was scorched up under the fire he had rashly invoked.

On Monday last a native named Hoani was found dead by sorac Maoris about five miles from Makctu, near the inland track starting from that place to Otamaraki. On the news reaching Makctu, Constable Marsh proceeded to that place at once aud examined the body, but did not find any marks of violence. It appears that the man "had lost Ids way or become toe fatigued to travel any further. He had scraped the sand away under tho log, evidently intendißg to crawl under for shelter, but had been unable to do so. It is supposed that he died from exposure, as heavy rain fell all day and night, and the unfortunate man had nothing but a sheet and cotton shirt to protect him from the in clemency of the weather. The body was taken away by the natives and buried.— B. P. "Times."

A narrow escape from drowning occurred |at Katikati Heads on Saturday afternoon. Two young men, Messrs Harleyand Fergu son, were out fishing in a small boat,when a squall striking her she capsized, and the two occupants were thrown into the water. Mr Ferguson, who could not swim, managed to get hold of the capsized boat, whilst Harley swam about for some time endeavouring to head the boat to the land. When Hariey was nearly exhausted from his exertions, Mr Jenkinson's boat came in sight and the two unfortunate young men were rescued from their perilous position. Mr Jenkinson was on his way to Mr Tanner's farm with a load of posts, and there is little doubt had be not put in an appearance just at the proper moment both Harley and Ferguson would have been lost, as the tide, which was running very strong, was gradually talcing them out to sea. —Bay of Plenty " Times."

A meeting of the Oaehunga United Cricket Club was held last night in the stone schoolroom, One hunga. The report of the secre tary showed that 26 matches had been played. Ist eleven played 14, of which 10 were won, 3 lost, and 1 drawn ; 2nd eleven flayed 12 matches, of which 8 were won and 4 lost. The total receipts for the year, £35175, and expenditure, £35 12s 6d. The following officers were elected for the ensu ing season :—President, Mr Jno. Murdoch ; vice-president, Mr D. Donovan (ro-elected); secretary and troasurer, Mr J. Muir Barr (re-elected). The colours were changed to marone and black. Mr Joe Erennan was presented with a bat, having the best bat ting average for the season. The question of joining the Cricket Association was dis cussed and referred to a committee to set further information respecting it. The opening match will be played on Saturday week, the first eleven playing all comers. To the Editor, Sir : The following ia, I think, a correct answer to " Fencer's " j enquiry, re quantities for lattice work. I assume tho openings between the wood work to be exact sqiiares. In a space of 120 feet by 6 feet, I find there will be required 340 lengths of one inch battens, each 8*49 feet long; since these cross, twice th&t number will be necessary, viz", 680. This gives 57732 linear feet. Allowing for was?e in cutting,, the answer then is 5,800 feet.—Yours &c, Little Agib. Another correspondent sends the following : I Take 9ft battens, multiply by 8 as being number of feet in one foot, and multiply by 120, less one-third, wbich is 80:'72x80=5,760 feet, the amount re quired. As 9ft battens are one-third more than height required, and when placed diagonally till brought to a_ level of 6 feet, so one third more is added in length to every foot, therefore deduct one-third of 120, and multiply. [Wehave additional answers, but it is unnecessary to publish more; 5,760 feet is the correct solution,—Ed.E.S.] , 1

The Diocesan Synod will commence Its annual session on Monday next. On tho evening of the opening day tho "Ninth Annual Festival" of the Choral Association of the Diocese will be held at St. Sepulchre's, Kyber Pass. A collection will bs made iv aid of the funds of the As sociation.

It is anticipated that there will be a largo number of horses present at the annual parade of entire horses, to be held on Satur day next at the Agricultural Society's Show, grounds, Bllerslie. Horses will bo conveyed free on the production of a certificate that they have not boon sold. Tho Papakura stable will send Hippocampus, and we believe it is tbe intention of the Stud Company to exhibit Musket, Anteros, Cap-a-pie, and Elgin,

The new Ponsonby Brass Baud has 'been formed under very favourable auspices, and the first practice will bo held this evening at Mr Kdmond's residence, Ponsonby. It was erroneously stated in our yesterday's issue that the practice would take place last night. r

The Free Library Committee (His Wor ship the Mayor and Councillors Aicken and Waddcl) paid a visit to the Library yester-' day for the purpose of making arrange ments for the reception ot tho consignments of books now in transitu from England- Tho value of the additions to tho library is £300, purchased with the Mayor's munili cent donation, supplemented by a voto of £100 by the Council, and there will be somo difficulty in finding sihelf room for them. Mr Shillingr.on informs us that they are all standard works, half bound in calf.

A grand vocal and instrumental concert will take place in tho Choral Hall on Wednesday next, October 5, under the distinguished patronage of the Very Rev., the Vicar-General, to defray the cost of some necessary improvements in the Con vent buildings. The concert is under the management of Miss Shanaghan, which is a sufficient guarantee that it will be a first class musical treat, and we hope to see a crowded house on the occasion. The members of the f1.A.C.8.5. will attend in regalia, and tho Hobson Band will also a^ist.

The International Panorama was exhi bited last night, and will be repeated this evening. The views of European cities were much admired, including battle scenes and places of historic interest. Among the most pleasing were tho city of Paris.Constantino pie by moonlight, and others of a like char acter. Tho majority, however, were illustrative of tho horrors of war in connec tion with comparatively recent battles. Sevoral selected pieces from popular operas were performed on the musical cabinet, and a number of valuable gifts distributed. The tea and coifee service fell to the hauds of Harold Bay, labourer. Anaftcrnoon mat ineo will bo fjiyen on Saturday at 2 o'clock, when every child will receive a present.

It is announced that the Theatro Royal will bo opened again next Monday evening by Mr W. H. Leakc, a well known actor who has been engaged by Mr DeLias. He is now concluding on extended Australian and New Zealand tour, and everywhere be has been in this colony the press has spoken highly of his histrionic abili ties. Mr Leakc will bo supported by Misses Tanner, Knight, Adclle, and Messrs West, Elliott, and other mem bers of'the company which played here with Mr Marshall. Bartloy Campbell's poworfully constructed domestic play of " My Partner " is announced tor the open ing performance, with Mr Leake as Joo Summers, liis original character. New scenery is in course of preparation, and tho pieco will bo well mounted.

A plain dress ball in connection with the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows was held last night iv the Lome-street Hall, and though tho night was fine it was very indifkrently attended, not more than thirty couples being present. Mr Thomas Cole acted as Master ot Ceremonies, Elliott's string band discoursed tho music, and Mr Oallen was the caterer. Provincial Grand Master McConnell took advantge ot the midnight interlude to present P.P.G.M. Taylor and P.P.O.U.M. Mullins (who are retiring from the position of dis trict trustees) with suitably-inscribed silver watches, iv recognition of the valuable ser vice they have rendered tho order during tbo last nine years. Mr McConnell accom panied tho presentation with a few appro priate coneratulations, to which Messrs Taylor and Mullins briefly replied. Dancing was then resumed, and kept up until four o'clock.

A seaman named Thomas Walsh, while under the influence of numerous "glaises," jumped oil the end of the Queen-street Wharf. Water-policemau Sampson ob served the man swimming towards a vessel in the stream,and called upon him to re turn, whereupon Walsh said he was " a Newfoundland fisherman, and could swim like a dolphin." The Constable, doubting tho man's sobriety, borrowed a dingy and gave chase, but was unable to come up with him until he had reached a cargo boat, which ho said was his vessel. A person who bad been left iv charge denied any knowledge of the swimmer and compelled him to return with the policeman in the dtngy. He was taken to the station when a sum of about £16 was found in his possession. He was supplied with dry clothes in which to await his interview with Mr Barstow, for which act of kindness ho expressed himself duly thankful.

The members of the Auckland Dramatic Club will give two performances this even ing in the iheatre Royal, for the benefit of the suffering Hebrews of Southern Russia. The first will be the oft-repeated, but ever gratifying fnrce of " Box and Cox,'' which, . though simplo iudetail.ia very amu«ing,and which we feel sute will receive justice at the hands ot the several representatives. This farco will prepare tho audience for Gilbert's fino three-act comedy "On Guard," which will be supported by com petent hands. The cost of characters will be seen in another column. We notice that the Auckland Dramatic Club" aims at a permanent position among our institutions, and will from time to time appear in popular dramas before the people. Among its members will be found young men of talent,who devote tbeir leisure to the study of the dramatists. The club is largely pat ronised by citizens, including the names of the Hon. James Williamson, Mr Justice Gillies, Judge Fenton, A. Heather, A. Isaacs, D. Crnickshank, A. K. Taylor, C. B. Stone, J. Cosgrave. Mr J. M. Clark is president; MrE. K. Tyler, vice president; Mr F. G. Pearson, goDeral manager. Messrs Kirkwood, MciNigbt, Reed, Townsend, Wilson, C. D. Robert son, active members; Mr M, Barnett, treasurer; Mr J. B. ijibbin, secretary.

The meeting of Hobson County rate payers, to consider the formation ot the Aratapu and Koporu ridings into a.highway I district, took place on the 19th instant, and 'was attended by seventeen settlers. Mr Chad wick presided. It was agreed by eleven votes to six, "That whereas the Hobson County Council having refused to undertake the making or maintenance of any but main roaSs in this diatrict.and that settlement in our immediate neighbourhood haR go increased as to render district reads a necessity,and whereas tho Council cannot levy a rate in a highway district except upon the valuation roll prepared by tho Highway Board, this meeting is of opinion that a Highway Board should be formed in this district." It was also decided that the highway dis trict should extend from tho Tiki on the south to the Aratapu or Kaihu Creeks on the north, Wairoa river on the east, and coast on the west, embracing a block of about 35,000 acres. Messrs Chadwick, Andrews, and Cobbald were appointed to communicate with tho Colonial Secretary respecting the business dono at the meet ■ing, and to urge the Government to pro claim the riding named a highway district.

A special and ordinary meeting of the Kodney .County Council was held on the 19th inst., Mr H. Palmer presiding. The closing of the roads at Tauhoa was peti tioned againßt by Mr Buekton, and it was agreed that the petitioners be requested to give tbeir reasons for objecting to the closing of the roads. It was agreed that the lino of road, Kourowhero deviation, be altered by ruuning it straight between pegs 6 and 9, instead of round by pegs 7 and 8. The tender of Wni. Snook, £33 7s 6J, was accepted for works on the line. Mr Munro urged the Council to undertake the con struction of Euxton's bridge, but the question was deferred till next meeting, It was resolved to spend £27 10a in the Albert outlying district at Otamatea and Kaiwaka as asked for .by the Rev. Wm. Gittos.—The Chairman proposed, "That returns be asked for from the several Road Boards, showing the cost of adminis tration, distinguishing between the cost of advertising and office expenses, also gross amount of income for the year ending the 31st March lash" Carried.— Mr Brown moved " That the Waiteniata Council be informed that this Council will contribute half the cost.of the necessary re pairs to the bridge over the Rauhori stream, provided the total cost does not exceed £40, and that tenders are called for and re ceived at this office as well as in Waite* mata, and the lowest accepted, subject to this Council's approval."—-Seconded by Mr Munro; aud passed unanimously, '

The scholars who* took part in Mr Cran well's concert are requested to meet at Wellesiey-street at half past two o'clock on {Saturday, October Ist.

I Mr Colebrook, the contractor for the ereo ' tinn of the Catholic Church at Newton, is ■ making excellent progress. Ihe heavy j atuds of the body of the building aud those I of the first storey of the tower are erected. From tkeir appearance we should judge that the building will be a substantial one. Tenders were yesterday opened by Mr H. G. Wade, architect, for a five-roomed cottage at Poasonby for Mr Head, as fol lows :—R. Welsh, £240; J. J. Pooley, £205 ; F. Alderton, £200 ; J. Hill, £199 ; P. Porter, £195; Maskrell, £189; J. Norris and Co., £179 ; T. Upton, £175; A. S. Koed, £170. The latter will probably be accepted.

The Mount Albert Total Abstinence Society hold a public meeting ia the Public Hall, Mount Albert, to-morrow evening, the Rev. J. Hasolden presiding. The programme embraces addrcsßOS, recitations, ana musical selections.

Tho half-mile race for the amateur swim ming championship (at that distance and a silver cup presented by the " Sporting Life" took place July 16th at the Welsh Harp, Hendon, London, England. There were twenty competitors and the race was won by D. Ainsworth, ex-mile champion, in 14m. 31Ja. ; G. Dunmoro second, by thirty yards; R. Todd third, by a yard; E. C. Danels fourth, by two yards.

An Australian who was present at the last English Derby writes :—" It ia very plain to me why our Australian horses can run our Derby so fast; for there must be, I should think, at least five seconds difference in tho course; the hill the horses ascend when they start seems to me to put every leggy horse out of the hunt, and I believe it was that that caused Iroquois to beat Peregrine, and Bend Or to beat Robert the Devil."

The following in an advertisement from an English country paper:—" You may have 320 acres of freehold land, a yoke of oxen, a cow and a calf, a sow and a boar, two sheep, 12 ducks, 12 geese, 12 chickens, 50 fruit trees, a plough, a lake, a hoe, a wooden house, seed corn for 10 acres, mangel and turnip seed forJ4 acres, all for £200; and in addition to the fore going the agents offer to thrown in cabin passages, and a first-class ticket from England to Winnipeg." The following appears in the London "Sportsman" of August Bth :—" W. C, George, tho former mile amateur champion, has accepted an invitation extended to him when Merrill and Myers were ia England to visit tho United States and meet Myers on bis own ground. He will probably start on August 28th. Three matches havo been arranged—one of half a mile, one of three quarters of a mile, and another of a mile. George is best at long distance. . At Bir mingham on . Saturday last he won a thousand-yards handicap from scratch in 2in. 18s. This* beats the best amiteur record ia the world, Myers having done the simo distance in 2m. 18Js." The New York sporting papers deny that any races ' have been arranged. Mr Shak'spcar, of Queen-street, lost a valuable retriever dog yesterday, under singular circumstances. Mr Shakspear and bin faithful animal were passing along together, but presently ho missed his dog, and gave the familiar wniatlo which invari ably brought bis companion prancing to his side. The whistle, however, failed this time; poor " Rover" made no loving response. Constable Lamb told Mr Shak«pear that whistling wai useless now, tho do.s? was dead ; and the truth of the constable's re mark was speedily verified; the dog was lying dead near the establishment of Milne and Choyce. A witness states that sud denly the dog fell, as in a fit, made one or two struggles, and all was over. . Tho term, for which the Thames Local Bodies promised to subscribe towards the maintenance of pumping operations is now drawing to a close, and the oft recurring difficulty of providing the necessary funds is about to crop up again. A meeting of the Pumping Association will be held here to-morrow for the purpose of considering tho position, and probably somo scheme will, be thought out to lay before the Thames County Council at their meeting next week. - It would appear that there is some probability of the Government assist ing, as there is an understanding that were tho Big Pump drawn to the bottom, the Government would contribute substantially towards the cost of prospecting the deeper strata by means of the diamond rock drill. The Armidale correspondent of tho Tarn worth " News," New South Wales, reports the following instance of reyoltingdepravity which appears almost incredible in a civilised and Christian country:—" A man and a woman with a email family of chil dren, who wore travelling iv a covered dray, encamped recently near a s'ation. The man came to the station to purchase some rations, and informed the superinten dent that his wife was very iIL Three days after the superintendent visited the camp of the wanderers for tho purpose of inquiring as to the sick woman's welfare ; but to his surprise could see no one near tho dray save a little girl nursing an infant, from whom he asked her father's whereabo v ts The child answered, 'Oh father i« over there, —pointing with her finger—' burying a woman.' Proceeding a few yardt in the direction indicated, he came apon the man filling in a newly'•made grave, and asked him what he was doing. ' Burying my wife,' replied the traveller. 'Do you know you arc doing wrong?' queried the superin tendent. ' No—am I V replied the man. And so the interment was completed; and so the matter remains at present. No in quest was held on the remains of the unfor tunate woman thus hurriedly hidden in earth with as little ceremony and as uncon cernedly as one would bury a dog.

The usual quarterly meeting of the Wai kato Circuit of the Wesleyan Church was held last Monday at Pukerirnn. The Ilev. H. Ball presided, and ,there were also pre sent ninotoen representatives, and two visitors. The chairman reported that the quarter's income of the Circuit had been £126 4s 3d, which included a grant of £13 6s 3d from the Home Mission Fund. The expenditure had been £129 19a. Mr |C. D. Mackintosh had been received aa a local preacher, on trial. It was decided, on tho motion of Mr Buttle, to increase the stipend of the second minister (the Rev. C. Griiliu) by an addition of £20 per annum. The Chairman mentioned that £10 had been sent as a donation to tho Tararua Land, It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Mackintosh, " 'I hat on tic count of the large num'jar of families re siding in Cambridge West, it is the opinion of this meeting that it is desirable to take immediate stops to erect a mission church," Mr Bridgeman was appointed class-reader for Cambridge West. The question of selecting successors to the present ministers then arose. It was unanimduslv^decided to call the Rev. • David McNicol^ now of Taranaki, for Cambridge, and the Rev. John Dellon, now of Gis borne, for Hamil ton. It was then resolved* "That Cambridge, with Hautapu aad Pukerimu, be constituted a separate, circuit, to be called the Cambridge circuit j" " That Te Awamutu, with Kihikihi, Paterangi, and Alexandra, be a separate cir cuit, to be called the Te Awa mutu circuit"; and "That Hamilton, with Whatawhata, Woodlands, Kirikiriroa, Ngaruawahia, and Tuhikaromea, form tho Hamilton circuit." It was decided to call the Rev. A. C. Caughey as minister of the Te Awamutu circuit, and It was agreed to ask tha Wesloyan Couferonce for a grant of £30 for Te Awamutu, and £50 for Hamilton from the Home Mission.

Mr G. V. Scowart, Chairman of the Taurauga County Council, has written to the Hon. Mr KoiJoston, Ministor of Lands, soliciting the co-operation of tho Govern ment in connection with the construction of a line of railway to the Lakes. In his com munication, he says:—"l am, however, aware of my personal knowledge that Go vernment have advanced money upon native blocks adjacent to the proposed line to the extent oi about 220,000 acres. It would serve all the purposes if Government would retain- the proclamation upon these and place a Railway Company in the position they now occupy, retaining the proclama tions till the railway is completed and the purchases are concluded by the Company, la addition, clauses might be inserted in the proposed agreement with Government providing for the settlement of these lands by bond, fide settlers, within some given reasonable time, though, if we recollect what has resulted in America from the opening up of the country by railroads, we may regard the fulfilment of this condition a moral certainty. The Government might also in the interest of the people arrange to retain a portion of the 220,000 acres, say "as much as would be sufficient to discharge the amount of the present liens for money advanced to natives by the Grown. I trust you will, therefore, give this matter your earliest and favour able consideration, aud in the meantime retain the Government proclamations upon the native lands between Tauranga, Maketu, and Ohinemutu till further details can be arranged, and the sanction of Parlia ment obtained. If on the other hand the Government should withdraw any of their proclamations from these lands they might fall iuto the hands of landsharks and specu lators, ' "■'.■■■ ■ ,

A meeting of the creditors of Josiah Baker, carpenter, of Onehunga, was held to-day, when Mr Ihomas Macffarlane was elected trustee.

There was a rumour current to-day that a case of indecent assault had been perpe trated some days ago on a little girl at Archhill. As the police have received no intimation, it is possible an attempt is being made to hush up the aflair, and pieventtho criminal or criminals being brought to justice.

After a bpse of several years, the Lady Godiva procession was revived this year in Coventry in the presence of nearly twenty thousand persons, many of whom came long distances to witness the pageant. Lady Godiva was personated by Mademoiselle Minnie Seymour, who, clad in a tight fitting flesh-coloured suit, with short muslin petticoat, was mounted on a handsome grey charger. A number of historical characters were represented in the procas sion. There were also children on horse back, and representatives of friendly institu tions, the whole presenting an interesting spectacle.

It will evidently fake a good deal to quiet Miss Parnell. Speaking at Leitrim, she ad vised her hearers not to pay any rent, except "at the point of the bayonet/ It is a fact which goas'without saying that this heroic young woman owns no land herself. Her admirers -consistiog entirely of Land Leaguers and the community known as "The Great Unwaihed —pay her way with lavish gener* osity, and she enjoys life upon landlords' money ; but if she had lo depend for exis tence upon the rent of a few aces of Irish land, the "point of her bayonet," and of her language too, would probably be turned in another direction.

A reliable informant, who was an eye witness of the disgusting practice, 'writes that some of the Chinamen market-gar deners residing beyond A^ch Hill, are in the habit ot having their hand carts (which ate filled with vegetables) hauled up in the middle ot the night, np the big hill, by the night soil carte which pass that way. The Chinamen at Arch Hill seem a very clean set of men, but if this practice is true then surely those who transact such an un savoury business, cannot wonder if their customers feel absolutely disgusted. It canuot apply to all the Chinamen, for some of them have horses and carts; but those who' have handcarts should repu diate and discontinue the practice.

At a meeting held in the Ponsonby Hall, last Friday evening, convened for the pur pose of arranging for a children's dance, T. Peacock, Esq., in the chair, present, Mr and Mrs A. Devore, Mr and Mrs W. Dowden, Mr and Mrs J. Cunningham, Mr and Mrs D. F. Evans, Mr and Mrs C. Macindoe, Mr and Mrs Mascficld, Mr and Mrs F. Quick, and Messrs A. Boardman and ,W. Taylor, it was resolved that the so long talked of Juvenile Party should positively take place on Friday evening, the 7th October, in the Ponsonby Hall. Applications for tickets must be made to any member of the committee, or to the hon. secretary, Mr D. F. Evans, on or before Tuesday next, as the committee meet on that evening to make final ■ arrangements. To prevent crowding, do adults (except committee) will be allowed in the body of the hall. Visitors will be admitted to the gallery, by ticket, obtainable from the boa. secre tary.

The Pukeroa, No. 2 block, Bay of Plenty, which Mr Yesey Stewart is to receive for his fourth special settlement, is situated inland from Maketu beyond the Xc Poke settlement and contains somewhere about 21,000 acres. We presume, says the " Bay of Plenty Times," that the Government have set apart the whole block for settle ment, giviDg Mr Stewart 12,000 acres and reserving the balance for sale on' deferred payments, somewhat similar to the manner m which the Te Puke Block was bo success fully disposed of, .As Mr Stewart is backed up by the New Zealand Land Corporation, there is little fear the settlement of tbe Pukeroa block will be readily accom plished if tbe terms are at all reasonable. The land on the Pukeroa Block is, we are told, of really first-class quality, and equal if not superior to the Te Puke tf lock, being open level fern country, that can be readily brought under cultivation, with fair facility for getting on any part of it. The soil is somewhat similar to that of To Puke, and covered with fern and tutu, with a plentiful and good supply of water. The road from Taurauga via Maketu to the Hot Lakes, passes through the blocs, and the settle ment of this patt of the country will go far to establish the successful launching of the contemplated railway from here to the Lakes.

BLACK-MAILING THE PUBLICANS.— See to-morrow's " Observer."

Full Particulars of the balls, parties, amateur theatricals, and concerts of tie week in to-morrow's " Observer."

Observer Prizes,—Read the important announcement In to-morrrow'B "Observer."

On the 7th column of the first page will be found an important announcement re the " Obgerver" gift distributions. A public meeting of the Mount Albert Total Abstinence Booiaiy will be held to-morrow evening in the district Public Hall. Rev. John Haselden will occupy the chair, and the Rev.A vv. Webb will deliver an address. Several musicians and vocalists will assist with their instruments and voloes.and a pleasant hoar m ay be anticipated.

INTERCOLONIAL WEATHER EXCHANGE.

SYDNEY. Wednesday evening. Fine weather with light winds from S.tr. to W.S.W.. but cloudy along the south coast Barometer: Albany, 30.1; Portland, 30"i; Hobart, 301; Gabo, Sydney, and Brisbane, 30*2.

TRIAL - TRIP OF THE S.S. MACGREGOR.

The new steamer built for the Northern Steamship Company by Messrs McQaarrie and Macallum, wont, on for a trial in the harbour this afternoon. There were a large number of gentlemen aboard. Starting from the Railway "Wharf, the Macgregor steamed up the harbour as far as the Watchman, and thence proceeded down round the North Head, and about half way to Tiritiri. The measured mile was gone over three times, showing the steamer to be about equal to nine knots Mr Eraser, however, was of opinion that the mile was too long, and intends to have it more correctly measured. The steamer was found to answer her helm splendidly, and to come round easily within- her own length. - We have beforo given a lengthy description of the Macgregor, and very little now remains to be said in that respect. The cabiu has been beautifully fitted by Mr Jttalliday, having accom modation for' twenty.four passengers while the ladies' apartments are providtd with 10 sleeping berths, and rendered comfortable oy the presence of fine velvet cashioDs - and other little oon veniencGß. The cabins are painted white, with light blue and gilt moulding, and altogether creditable to the workman i When the steamer reached the wharf after the trip a champagne dinner was indulged in, and as we weut to press the usual toasts were being drank.

ORDINATION SERVICE.

An ordination service for the admission of Messrs Tuke and Taylor (students of Sr, John's College), to deacons' orders, took place this morning in St. Sepulchre's Church. Morning prayer w&s said at 8.3G, and the service commenced at 11, the following clergy beiDg present : Bishop Cowie, Yen. Archdeacon, Govett, Revs Mulgan, Baker, Bates, and Calder (Bishop's Chap lains), Dr Kidd, and Revs Burrows. Purchas, Lush, Gould, Dudley (Minister of the Church), Haselden, Hcwson, and J. K. Davis. The members of the church choir who were able to be present were) reinforced by ladies and gentlemen from other choirs, Mr V. E. Jt>ice presiding. After the ping ing ot the opening hymn came the Bidding Prayer, and the Lord's Prayer followed in their turn by the sermon which was preached by the Rev. B. T. Dudley, on the subject of the Hay, viz., "Angelic Ministration a Type of the Christian Minis, try." After the sermon, the candidates for ordination were presented by Yen. Arch deacon Govett. The Litany was then said by the Rev. V. Lash, hymn 353 was sung as an introit, and the service tor the Holy Communion was said by the Bishop, the epistle temp; read by "the Rev. W, S. Mulgan. There were 55 communicants. Then followed an ex amination of the. candidates and the ordin ation, when the gospel was read by the Rev. Mr Tukc. This concluded the ser vice. Fully 250 worshippers were present and the offertory amounted to £i 18a 9d, which will be placed at tha credit of tho Homo Mission Fund. The Rev. Mr Tnke is a nephew of Major Tuke, of Taranaki, and he has been ordained as assistant to the Rev, Mr Hovell, of Napier, while the Rev. Mr Taylor goes with Archdeacon Govett to Taranaki. ,

CABLEGRAMS.

LKEUTEB'S TELEGRAMS.] THE BOERS AND THE CONVEN TION. LONDON, September 28. TUB announcement contained in Monday's " Standard '■ that the Transvaal Volksrad had refused to ratify the Anglo-Bber convention is not confirmed. Telegrams received to-day from the Cape report that the Volksrad is still discussing the Convention, but the speeches of mem bers have so far been hostile to its ratifi- i cation. RELEASE OF IRISH PRISONERS. LONDON, September 27. Five of the prisoners who were arrested under the provisions of the Irish Coercion Act were to-day released. Among the num ber was the Rev. Father Sheehy, who was arrested in May last.

AUSTRALIAN.

PUNISHMENT OF NEW GUINEA MURDERERS.

SYDNEY, September 28.

H.M.S. Wolverene arrived here to-day. She reports having visited Kali), New Guinea, the scene of the recent massacre of native missionaries. The chief who was concerned in the massacre and several other natives were killed, and possession was taken of the'village, but only one bouse, the residence of- the chief, was destroyed. It is believed that the severe punishment inflicted on the Kalo natives will have a salutary effect, and prevent the recurrence of outrages in New Guinea.

SMALL-POX IN SYDNEY.

SYDNEY, September 28.

Small-pox in this city is gradually de creasing. Several patients who have been quarantined at their residences have now been removed to the enclosure. A man named Southcott died in quarantine to-day.

RESIGNATION OF MR BARSTOW.

We understand that Mr R. C. Barstow, Resident Magistrate of Auckland and One hnnga, nas resigned his position, and that he has received official intimation of the fact that his resignation has been accepted by the Government. Several reasons led to this step being taken, but the principal amongst these was the desire of Mr Barstow to retire on the pension to which he has become entitled by his long service. He was first appoiutedon January Bth,lßs9,and consequently has been in the employment of the Government for more than twenty two years. He was stationed for a considerable time at the Bay of Islands, subsequently at Onehunga, and on the death of Mr Thomas Beckham, the last Auckland Resident Magistrate, he was appointed to the vacant position. Mr Barstow has always performed his duties in a painstaking, impartial and conscientious manner, and he is thoroughly esteemed and highly respected in Auckland. The news of his resignation will, therefore, be re ceived with regret. The " Bay of Plenty Times," referring to the subject, says :— " Mr Barstow, one of the Auckland Resi dent Magistrates, has resigned. The Ministers were desirous of his continuing to act. Mr Samuel Jackscn, solicitor, is spoken of as likely to be bis successor. If so, the appointment will considerably in crease the Attorney-General's growing " popularity." We may state that nothing is yet known regarding the appointment of a successor to Mr Baratow.

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Be brief, lor it is. witn words as with buu beams; tno more they axe condensed the deeper they burn."—Sod tubs.

A full brother of Bend Or was recently imported by the South Australians. During last summer, a ton of ice was daily consumed in the House of Commons in re duciug the temperature. Up to September 4th, 14 persons had died from small-pox in Sydney. Cricket was started at Dunedin on Sep tember 17th.

The K'nox Church, Dunedin, has 593 bona fide members—communion having recently been dispensed to that number. The order of St Michael and St George, has received an august addition to its mem bersbip in the peraon of the King of the Sandwich Islands.

As an instance of the beneficence ot the pre sent season, we may mention that sti &wberries have already, made their appearance in the shop windows. In some parts of the suburbs the blossoms are abcady off the fruit trees.

Mr William France, formerly ot the Cus toms Department, is a candidate for the Foxton sent at the forthcoming election. Stock in Great Britain during the last two years hare diminished more than 12 per cent. There has been a decline of two million sheep and one million lambs since 1879.

informations have been laid against three Christchnrch pubKcans who are alleged to have adulterated spirits with water to the extent of between 20 and 40 per cent.

The exchange of incumbencies between the Key. Mr Lush, of the Thames, and the Rev. Mr Ualder, of Hamilton, will shortly De carried into effect.

The auditing of the public accounts costs the colony fifteen thousand pounds a year. The children of the Howe-street Home for Neglected and Destitute Children are preparing to give a " Service of Song " in j,ue Temperance Hall, Albert-street, in aid of the funds of the institution, entitled, " The Start in Life."

Mount Egmont has been permanently re served by the Government for the " growth and preservation of timber." ' The land re served takes in an area of 72,382 acre?.

Mr Goldie has 18 doga in the city kennels awaiting execution. His mode of killing is by sinking them in an iron cage in a tank of water. . y '

Women have cheek enough to wear men's hats on their heads, but there is one thing they dare not do. Not one of them dares to remove her hat in public, and dust off the bald spot. It is about as hard to find a girl whose marriage is announced in the newspapers who isn't " beautiful and accomplished," as it is to find a man who has just died who wasn't "honoured and respected by all who knew him.' *

" What beautiful hair that young lady has," remarked Jones, in- a half-audible tone. "Yes," replied Pingrey, "but it isn't hers," " :Tia false !" cried the lady; suddenly faciug ttic rude fellows. During the past fortnight, not a single case of scarlatina or scarlet fever has been reported in Dunedin.

Dramatic note :• When he returned to his seat in the theatre and said he had just : stepped out to see some one, she gravely responded,. " It must have been the Evil , One;" and when the young man asked "if she saw the cloven foot," she turned up her pretty nose and said, " No, but I smell the clove in "breath."

A gang of men has been started to repair the unehunga road at the place where the recent accidents occurred.

Separate requisitions are being signed in Tauranga asking the Hou. John Ball and the Hon. John Shechan to stand for that electorate.

"The clock strikes without stopping work.—" Buf Bulletin." There's more dis jointed thought. Just call in some after noon at a place where ten Corporation labourers are at work, and see what happens when the clock strikes five.

The body of Kearns, the mate of the Mary Ogilvie, drotfued in going off to the vessel at Dunedin about three weeks ago, has been found underneath the wharf.

The nominations for the Danedin Cup and several other event's in the Autumn Race Meeting will close on Saturday night. The New Zealand Refrigerating Com pany, Otago, expect to have the works ready by February or March. ,Ihe machi nery is coming from London by the ship Hurumii. , - ,

A man called out to his creditor, " Get out, you ornithorhyncus !" The man de parted meekly. " Who's that ?" inquired a friend ot the speaker. "Au ornithorhyn cus!" "flow's that?" "Well, Webster defines him as a beast with a bill."

"Supply: Parish clerk (at vestry meet> ing on the question of organ-blower's salary —the rector in the Chair): " You see, sir, it isn't as if there was only the hymns, but there's the comiu' in and goin' out, an' the 'sponges an' the prayers, and the psalms take a wonderful lot o' wind."—" Punch."

The Wellington Racing Club have apopted revised rales tending to uniformity with the other *lubs. The cbief alteration from the last year for the annual meeting is that the Cup is raised from £400 to £500; the Ladies' Parse is abolished, and replaced by the Railway Stakes, handicap of three quarter mile, £50 ; thellutt Park Stakes raised from £75 to £100. The other races are also added to. ■ ■ .:,

THE TROUBLE ON WAIMATE PLAINS.

(BY TKLKGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, Wednesday. The statement about Daniells being chased by natives, recently telegraphed to us, was made by Daniells personally to the Taranaki " Herald."

NEW PLYMOUTH. Wednesday.

Wednesday TITOKOWARU NOT AT PARIHAKA.

Natives from other settlements are still flocking to Parihaka. They are selling their horses and stock and removing their imple. meats and goods to Parihaka, with the in. tention of settling there permanently. G o . veminent have decided to take but few recruits for the A tmed Constabulary force at New Plymouth. The object is not to take any young men away from town who are in volunteer companies, who would ba ready to assist the Araed Constabulary force. With reference to the statement that Titokowaru had with his people gone to Parihaka with their goods and chattel? Mr Parris telegraphs that the statement is utterly without foundation. He says Titc« kowaru was at Maoaia township yesterday manifesting friendship with settlers, and " returned from tbere last evening to his own place. Within the last week a considerable number of natives have undergone |,he pro cess of vaccination in town, and a Maori has started the business of public vaccinator at Parihaka, where he is operating upon the natives. . , ,:

DENIAL OF EXAGGERATED RE PORTS.

MANAIA, Wednesday. The important; stories about ploughing some four miles from here, have been greatly exaggerated. The facts are as fol. low :-Some months ago the Maoris asked the-then owner of the land whether they could put crops of potatoes in some land of his near Otukeho. The owner consented. The land has since been sold to Mr Hunter who stated that he would not allow any ploughing. Mr Hunter is now absent from home, _ and half-a-dozen Maoris were ploughing to-day and yesterday. The ' Native Minister and Major Parris saw' them to-day, and, on being asked to desist, the natives, who appeared quite friendly, agreed to do so, and are at present in the MaDaia township. One or two settlers living on the edga of the bush have removed their families* to town, but, as a rule, nothing more than a little- uneasiness is felt. The * Native Minister was waited on by a number of settlers here to-day, and publicly depre- 1 cated the sensational reports which were circulated. He believed there was no cause for alarm. Arms would be issued to | settlers who had enrolled as volunteers almost immediately. Mr Rolleston has now started for Opunake, accompanied by" I Mr Parris and one orderly. The report about Daniclls is absolutely untrue, and as the Native Minister was knocking about C Kiihotu on the very day when the attack was eaid to be committed on Darnells ho (Mr Rolleston) ought to know. He hoped the settlers were satisfied with the'; measures being taken by the Government for the settlement of the district and the maintenance ot peace. The deputation 9 which waited on him was composed of. officers of all the new volunteer corps', and asked for a grant in aid of a drill hall at 1 Manaia, and a site for the same. Captain Marty a pressed for an assurance that the. present disturbance should be so vigorously . dealt with as never again to threaten settlers and obstruct progress. The Native -•• Minister assured the deputation that no measures.would be spared which the Go. . vernmeut could suggest to ensure the maintenance •of peace and the steady progress, of the settlement. The settlers • expressed satisfaction, and left matters in his hands. The question re drill hall will be considered, and reply Riven in a day two. • ■ ; - -1 ■■'■;■

Latest Despatches.

VERIFICATION OF DANIELS' STORY* NEW PLYMOUTH, this day.

With reference to Daniels' story re en counter with the Maoris at Kaliohu, it may be stated that Daniels is a respectable man,; -and his story is perfectly reliable. He could have no object in inventing it. Daniels, with his brother, has recently purchased land at Kahohu, and they were engaged, until the event happened, in preparing their land for tillage. They had several men, employed fencing their land. Daniels is not a man to be frightened bx one or two Maoris, being powerfully built; neither is he one who is likely to invent a story of the kind. His statement can no doubt be easily verified if necessary, Daniels came from Wanganui. TITOKOWARO'S MOVEMENTS. Referring to Mr Parris's contradiction concerning Titokowaru's people leav ing their settlements for Farihaka, the "Taranaki Herald" says: "We obtained our information troni Mr Edmonds, the architect, who says he saw the natives with their bullock carts inland of Normanby, on the. road to Farihaka. On . reaching Normanby, Mr Edmonds mentioned the circumstance to Mr Mcurcgor, landlord of the Normanby Hotel, who informed him the natives had left Mawhitiwlriti with Titokowaru for Paribaka. Mr Edmonds, late of Wellington, is a thoroughly reliable authority." ■ .

A DIAMOND SELL.

A well-known London diamond merchant went out to Brazil to buy precious stones?, seeking them, naturally, not in the big cities, but at a smaller place along' the coast. The local steamer to which he bad transhipped was one day about to leave some out-ot-tkc-way port, when an Indian came on board selling skins; he also dis played some little shining pebbles,' which he did not seem to set much store by. .The merchant—reputed to be one of the beat judges of a stone in England—saw at a glance that they were small diamonds, and carelessly offered a few reis apiece for them/ which the Indian gladly took; then, appear-, ing to have thus discovered a new branch of commerce, he produced an immense one attached to a string around his neck—one so large and valuable, tbat the "dealer, in his eagerness to obtain it, was thrown off his guard,' and offered so much for it that the dusky possessor's suspicions were excited., When I say '.' so much" T do not suppose the sum was so intrinsically great, perhaps not more than a shilling or two ; but, it was out of all propoition to what he had paid for the others. The' Indian refused. More and more money to. promised, and displayed before \ his" eyes in glittering piles, •. Bum, knives, shawls, and all sorts of commodities were thrown in, but without avail. If the pale-face wants this bit of stone so much, he might be supposed to argue within his " untutored mind," it must.be of some great power or value—perhaps an amulet or charm of supernatural virtue. Superstitious and obstinate, like all his race, he would not part with it on any, terms; but hastened to conceal it about him again, and hurried on shore: The merchant was frantic; such an opportunity, was not to be allowed to slip without, making some effort. He paid the fine— no inconsiderable Bum —for detaining the steamer in port another day, and roamed all; over the neighbourhood, searching'high and low for the Indian. No glimpse of him, however, could ha get, nor any tidings of his whereabouts. At last, on the following morning, when he ted given up the quest in despair, and the vessel' was again about, to proceed on her way, the innocent eavagq made liia appearance on board once more, and expressed his willingness to sell the diamond, but he now asked for it a sum which would be a fair equivalent for a; gem of that size. The bargain was at laßt'; made; the gold-laden Indian paddled back to his native wilds, and the steamer getting under-weigh, soon left bis canoe a mere; speck on the waves. The happy purchaser then sped to his cabin, locked himself in, sat down to gloat over his newly acquired treasure, and—report says—fainted. Paste! A good imitation, certainly, but to his = practised eye unmistakable paste. He had been misled by the genuineness of the small stone?, and his eagerness to secure the large one for com paratively nothing, and ntter absence of grounds for suspicion, had caused him to disregard the little opportunity he had for; examining it. Ths whole thing was a most ingenious plot, devised by some Yankee swindlers, who, with the] "noble; red man " as their ally, had been wait^ ing for him ever since he arrived in Brazil; baiting their hook with a few real Bprate, they landed a whale. .* •

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 39



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