SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

___-. i This Kvenimr. 4.12 HIGH WATER Moinlng, 131 HUNSSItT.-lfh- Kveni-8.8.48 BUN--tBF--TO-Morrow Morning, 4 41 MOON- AGB.-New Moon, 22nd, 4.0 a-m.

ARRIVALS.

TODAY. lAuwlng. brlf-ntlne, Watts, from Dunedin _Sm. schooner. McKenrio, from LytWwn Anryle. as., Crawford, from Whangarei Vir_inla. barque, Thurlow, from Wellln.-tton

DEPARTURES.

LAST _VE!»WB. Mariner, sohooner. Queen, for »W»K Gem, schooner, Pearce, for Mercury my

Saucy Kate, schoonei, Lewis, for Bnsseii

The barque Antares was berthed «»«*?« side cf the outer eastern lotto <g«g^Eg Wharf to-day. She commences ois--ar___ immediately.

IMPORTS.

Ex Antares, from I.ondon-110 coses »__»»- Ki_x°^^-?»to«--!0».ac_.po_*e.;. " Perl_owlng. from "«"dl ? -l.«».«g»««5 2.100 sackß wheat, and a few pacKßg_ cusdles.

Pukapuka. from Ma"n™D^' an T-l with M.OOO _■_____? i®-TS^^-SSSt " :wi?h a' 3 000 bricks; Lagoon, for ___fes_B___?B _3.&^r_JW-«_s MachlaaMoin, U.°.~ Tho new thirteen-ton yacht, Toroa, built by Mr -.I__JSTnfS_rth Shore, and purchased by Mr IVftirVlsT Many persons interested in yachunc l____ h«-omthe wharf and other promi w_?„s-_i and the general opinion as to her __&____-_« w?v_Tffavourable. TheTcrca class of yachta.which __?«°__ei_ S_U_B powers to great advantage «___. g-_K torw_dward, and In this respect we __? s_fely W ihore is not at present a vewel of _? w- -Si.tiv As far 03 workmanship Is 25_f. rn.!d sh- is one of the neatest craft yet ____To_« by our local boat-buildeH, and one S-S_._l"the vessel will shew thot no expense __?___^B._--dln her construction. She is fitted _________» amount of brasawork, which, ?nbrat___fwffl present a pleasing avpe-rance. Th-To^sT-S a model, is generally accepted as h-toBT-r. 800 forward, and taking her lines nn the whole very little fault con bo found. If iherc were anypoint which could be improved Iv anotfiw vSlef „ similar d-so-iption it wcuM to in this after'nart of tha yacht »W»«yK evident that she drags a little al t. fhlamay ne rampdicd by bo lasting her more tor, war. a' wWoh wenndentand Mr KisHlng bos already JSg-Bted. and this may have «»«__?__?__ However, taking the vessel as a wholo she is a wWSm* one which does her builder muoh credit.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Hinemoa, Govornmont stoamor, Fairchlld. from BtoCoovernment steamer, Grey, from W^.nn'l's Scott, from Hokianga M.Sor^s.A-o^deafrom Waitara

DEPARTURES.

Hinemoa, Government steamer, Fairohild, for Kowen-^B.Scott, for Raglan

Tha s s.Rowena arrived from Hokianga be fored'yVht this morning, with one paaen_er £_ t_ffollowing oargo-25 bocks gum and 31 for Bag" ™__c Government steamer Illnemoa left this toe C-nteb-ry volunteers back to their homes. Tha s n Macgregor arrived from Waitara at MS_!» with fhead catUe, M keg? bnher. «d tii« following passengers: Mru I nt>r ana I .Mldren? M& PColebrook. Mr Newton and another. The s.s. Macgregor will sail tomorrow at 1 p.m. for Waitara. instead of 3 (as previously advertised).

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wait.ra, this day. Soiled: McGogor, s.s, for Onehunga. 5.30 a.m. j , Ta-RAKOa, tbia day. Arrived: Wellington, "., from Auckland, 8.60 a,m. Gibbors-. this day. . - ? »i*«* • wn>n_a%g^a£_^__g_^ Kaipara Hoadß.-Sailod: Falcon, Vision, nc_ua, Clyde, Flirt, Fllzabeth Curie, _nnie Wilson, Aurora, Torea, Stella. Wellington, yesterday. ' SoUed: Howea. s.s„ for Mannkau, via West Coast, ports. Passengers: Mlsjes Part ana Kasled. -toesrs Dunlop, Kemp, Joseph, Duncan, ______ Father Jordln, and 17 Bteerage. Mklbo.bne. November 17. BsUed, yesterday afternoon: Tho Union Co. s Btoampship Rlngaroomo, for tho Bluii.

COMMERCIAL.

Kvesino Star Office. Friday.

Mr Geo. Bibbin's weekly ealo was woll at tended to-day, and a good amount of business was the result. Prim, potted butter brought from 5d to 6d; Wolroa chcoso, Mj new po tatoes. _; hams, 9d; bacon, 51 dto Cd; maize, Is _dto_6d; oata 2*Uod; tea,2lsto 26s per box; -h_rpi, to; bran 5b Bd: tanks, £217s Od; wol*?h ing machine,£2lss; silver watcb,£l ids; sugar, _s; flour. £1015s to £14; jams, 7a 0d; soap. 16a; * _!_ S'Wolter Dowdon hold a busy solo to day, and a largo quantity o£ groosries were quitted at fair prices. New potatoes fetched ft to 58; old do. 2s to 2s 3d. I Me_rßj.R.LambortandCo, ot Wyndham- Btreot, held their first goneral sale to-day, and disposed of several ltaoß of country bacon and Wairoa cheese at good pricos. Iho whole of theprovls!_s were sold. Tho furniture sale was satisfactory. . ~ Owing to pressure of business we wore unable to get reports of Mr Arthur's and Messrs Car bines ana Taylor's sales.

MR ALFRED BDCKLANB'3 WEEKLY BBPOBT.

At the Hayre.arket, on Friday (11th), fodder was scarce, and brought from 2s 6d to is, small loads 13s to 17s, and straw 9s to 20s per load. Homos were yarded in larger numbers than for months past, and nearly all disposed of. Any thing of a goad stomp, in all classes, elicited keen competition. Heavy draught brought from £3110s to £33105; medium draught, £18 to £30: light harness horses. £12 to £25 ss. He veral good hacks were eagerly competed for, bI- ol which were sold at prices ranging from £14 6s to £20, and a number of light hacks and ponies ware cleared at from £5 to £12; light and medium colts, AS 6s to £1810s. Tbe entire, Penrose, £21. 'Xhe bulla advertised were not disponed of.— At Remuora, on Thursday, dairy and Btorooattle were in usual number, and without alteration in values. Pat cattle were in less than average number, and at lower values, ranging from 22s to 25s the lOOlbs. Fat calves were numeroua and lower in price 10s each. Store sheep In good enquiry. Fat sbeep In Bhort supply and at ex treme values, ahornhalf-bred wethers brought 17s each, or fully 3d per lb. Lambs were penned iin full numbers, first quality brought from Ills r.o 13s each, but a large number of fairly fatted Jambs ranged from 5a to 7s only, and a few pigs <>( good quality sold moderately well.

U-SSBSHCNTSIR AND NOLAN'S WEEKLY BBPOBT.

Horses: Activity has ogoln characterised the market. A large number wer- ontored nnd found purohaeers at prices highly satisfactory to the vendor. ABhlpmentof Glsborne horses elicited keen competition. We quoto hooks, i'/S 10s to £20; light harness, £15 10s to £23; „e_nm draught, £22 10a to £30; draught, £39 IDs; a superior draught filly from Glsborno, MS, Catue: The supply has been large. The demand has not been keen, and although iv many instances, prioes scarcely c_ne up to ex- S flotation of vendors, there was no material eollne in values. Tho Newmarket yards were well filled on Tuesday.. A very large number of dairy cows were Drought forward, but prices were decidedly low. Stores maintained their value, although several fans did not reach the expectation of the vendors, at beauts were in ample supply and steady de mand. For top corts last week's values were {riven; but insufficiently fatted were relatively ewer. We quote :—Dairy cows, from £5 10a to £!) 7s Be*.; oslve-", fro-n £12s to £2 sa; yearlings, from £'.! to £2 17s 8d; two-year-old steers, from lAi 2s Bd. to £i ss; heifers, from £2 15s to £3 125 0d; grown steers, £1 15s to £5 12s Od; beef, from _!s to 275. Sheep were iv short supply, and prices had an upward tendency. Lambs were very numerous, and sold ot from 6s Cd to lis Bd. Pigs: But few yarded, and prioes satis factory to vendor is compared with previous week. Wool, hides, skins: On Thursday tho hides offered were not In good order, and sold at from 2_i to 3.1 d; skins, from 2b 3d to 6s od. Scarcely Boniany bales were catalogued as wo ex pected, nor was It bo well got up as wo could Wish, but prices were quite as high as were warranted by the state of the Homo market. Greasy sold at Old to B'd; wnshod.lOJd to lO.d, BANKS AND CO. B W-ffl-L- REPORT. At the horse sale at Paeroa, on Saturday, the 12l;h, a considerable number wore entered, al though the bidding was slow. Mostof tho hacks found purohaserß, but lor a few young and sUi'inoh draught nnima s th) owners estimate cjnia not be reached, and tney were withdrawn. At Patowai to-day. fat cuttle were yarded fully op to requirements, and of a class well Bulted to the seabon, Bheep wero in full Bupply, a>l wethers of good quality, which met a. fair demand at late values <n their wool, making 18.^ S&rn 14s 8d to 16e 3d. Lambs wero very numerous, mostly in fair condition, prioes rang idti' from Ills 6d to 13s 9d. We quote: Prime betf, 28sto 27s 6d; mutton, in wool, 3_d to 3J i; ditto, shorn, 2' d to 2 _d.

AUCKLNAD PRODUCE MARKETS.

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Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

NOVESIBKR 18, 1881,

Theatre Royal — Car_*a Operatlo Company, "Maritan»,"B p.m.

Cboral Hall—Horr Sohmltt's Socor.d Concert, 8 p.m.

Mangatawhtri Volley Schoolhouse-Mr Lowrv and Electors of South Franklin, 7.30 p.m.

Temperance Hall-Mr Garrard and Electors Ot Cltr North. .._ p.i_. ..S ,M-°"V- — m"> ucrnord Moore's Looture on N*r»i_g," f p.m. Drill»sb-ad_Monthly Inspection of Naval Brig-da, -7.30 p.m.

Birth.

JAMIKBON.-On November 17tb, at tho Pab, tho wife of Wm, J, Jamlosoa of a son. LONKRGAN.-On November 18th. at her re sidence, Sole-e treet, the wife ot John Lonergan of aeon, REDMOND.-On 16th November, at her re sidence, Epsom, the wife of Thomas Redmond ota son. STUART.-On August nth, st I'aueoto, Tahiti, the wife of Mr. William T. fatuart of a son.

Notices to Correspondents.

PniLO T. Whittb. — Such interchanges ol pleasantry between suoh doughty knights of St. James M.1.A., should be reserved for tho hall. Neither our space nor tho nationco of our readers could Btand the eloquence and tbe elephantine iokoa that would follow tho publication of your letter; wo doro not, there fore, venture upon bo hazardous en enterprise. The battered throcponco hasgono to buy cakeß for the P.D.

135188

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13,1831,

For the cause that lacks a_>U__, For the wrong that need- r___ac For the future in the dist_nc«, And the good that we can do.

A telegram from our Pungarehu corres pondent yesterday reported that Mr Bryce ia of opinion that cvidcnco enough was forthcoming to convict the native Hiroki who stands charged with murder, and to-day a native named Kcrcopa has been se cured who it is believed in camp will Rive important evidencc_ against Hiroki. The circumstances attending the murder ot which Hirok> stands accueed have almost

I been forgotten by most general readers; as j the case hasncw come intoproniiuence,there fore.it may b? interesting and useful to re capitulate tbe facts. They are detailed in a paper laid before Parliament. The murder occurred in 1878, and the anouncement of it was communicated to Mr Sheehan, who was then Native Minister, in the following telegram from Captain Wray, coroner of Wavcrley, a township south of Patea river, and well witbin the thickly-settled districts of the West Coast:—" An inquest has been this day held on the body of John M'Lean, cook to the survey party at Momohaki, who was shot on the 19th September at the Survey Camp; verdict — Wilful murder against persons unknown, Suspicion points to a native—Hiroki.of Papatttpu(Waitotara) —who is said to have "lied. Information against Hiroki now being laid by the police, and warrant issued for his appreheusion." Mr Sheehan wired back asking for full particulars, and inquiring whether the crime was sympathised with by the tribe, and had political significance, Captain Wray replied that M'Lean was found dead, and the first supposition was that he had accidentally slipped and impaled himself on a stake whilst drawing water out of Momohaki Creek. It wan not until the in quest that evidence of the murder tran spired, when the post mortem examination revealed the presence of a bullet. The murder was committed while the survey party were out of the camp, and deceased, being cook, alone in charge. Tbe only evidence throwing light on the perpetration of the deed at the inquest was a statement that some three weeks previously a slight quarrel had arisen with tbe natives about pigs and a dog which a liuropean or the survey party charged Hiroki with stealing. "The evidence against Hiroki was merely hearsay, and to the effect that he had been heard to say (not by the wit ness) that he would kill Murdoch M'Lean, a brother of tbe deceased, and further that some natives had stated to witness's mother that Hiroki had told them that he had gone to the Survey Camp on the 19th; had quarrelled with the cook, who had fired at him ; and ..that he (Hiroki) had returned the lire and Bhot McLean dead." Captain Wray expressed ' his conviction that the deed, " if committed by a native at all," was without any politi- j cal significance, _ and was not done with the intention of obstructing the survey, but was probably tbe act of an individual actuated by personal motives, and carried oat without the an-

Sroval or consent ot the tribe. The same ay Captain Wray tck-s>rap_e_ to Mt Sb-ebau that Ccn_'„ble HySdes had que's _o_ed tko Papatupu natives, wiio .aid that * they bad not seen Hfroki _*mcc the day of: the murder, and that he had fled to Waikato, where he originally •belonged. ; C-jnstable Hymis also w_iorte_, thut ttoui, his interview with tbe tribe, he believed j th. deed had not their .sympathy, and that, itwaawitlioutpolitical-ngni_ca_ce% Hiroki, he said, was " a man of very -&d character and of a thievish nature.'' Subsequently the most influential chiefs of the coast sent a communication to the Go-

/eminent, in which tbey confirmed the opinions given above, and declared their, abhorrence of the crime, repudiating oh' behalf of the natives generally any ifom plicity ia it. They expressed & hope that Hiroki would be captured and punished. Meanwhile Bearch parties scoured the dis-; tricts, and one of them icportedtbat Hiroki! had been _e_ and fired upon, but had fof clear away. Subsequently it was annoTmocd that Hiroki had arrived st l„tihaka auffcring from a gunshot -Sound; but,. though his arrival was afterwards' confirmed, the Sft-l'oment that he had^ been wounded is discredited by manyi people who ought to be in a fcoed position to know. These are the facta con nected with the murder, which, as will be seen, was committed a long way from Parihaka, in tie thickly settled pt rt of the coast, and had certainly no politi-. cal i-ißnincauce In the first instance, i although the presence of Hiroki Rt Pnrihakai afterwards, like the sheltering of Winiata1, in the King coimtry, gave it a political character. Te Whiti, when asked ou one occasion why he harboured iliroki, said, "Let tlicui come and t_i_j him ;" but In the distittbed conditio of Parihaka at that time the Ou--- l . ruulei)t DOt Xjj_ c to incut the . responsibility 0 j attempting an arr'r_. From the narrative given abovo, it will bo titst'ced that, there wai no direct evidence against Hiroki, but tho -statements of the local lupus condemning the atrocity all treat him as the re.il murderer of McLean. No doubt about it _ppears in any of the communicatfcAi, the matter being treated as a tacitly admitted tact. Thi», togctber with the man's llight and subseirucnt proceed ingo, leaves very little moral doubt about his guilt, but more direct evidence than anything contained in the Parliamentary paper will bo necessary to secure his conviction in a Couit of Justice. Probably the Government have obtained the clue to such evidence The most singular thing, however, in the whole attitude of the Parihaka natives, is tbe action of this reputed Maori rullian, in re maining to be arrested, wlren h. had full warning of the intended approach of tho troeps, and might have escaped and found shelter with his own people, tho Waikatos. It is not nt all unlikely that be bad occ'jrnc subject to the mysterious spell which Te Whiti appears to have cast over the natives ; or it may be that the pro phet would not allow him to '.ef.v'e, but

compelled him to remain and tike hi. chance with the rest of the people.

In to-morrow's Supplement will bo published the first two chapters of the life ot John Marmon, the Hokianga I'akeka* Maori, Marmon was born in tSydncy in 170S, ten years after its first settlement, his father having emigrated from Ircland[at Go vernment expense. When 9 nine years of age his adventures may be snrtl to have begun, for in ISO 7he embarked on board a whaler bound for the Auckland Islands, whence the ship returned to Sydney by way of Mercury Hay nud tbe Bay of Islands. At this point the first instalment, which wc publish to-morrow, conclude*', but sufficient is given to give a notion of the character of the narrative. Beforo he became to all iu touts and purposes ft Maori, adopting as lie did their customs and bciug initiated into the tribal secret**, Marmon travelled far, endured many hardships, committed all sorts oi crimes, and ran a varioty of riskß. Altogether the story of bis life forms one of the most exttaordinary that has ever been told. Intclligencewas received to-day that oats have advanced 3d per bushel in the South, No further burglaries were reported to day, but it is said that attempts were made to enter the premises of Mr Garrett, boot manufacturer, vVakefield-strcet, and the residences ot Messrs Chalk and Coombos, Ponsonby, Captain and Mrs Ashby are now on their „.__, »„ Vt.-~ -„„icv..l, and expect to pny Auckland a short visit about C-il-nuua, Captain Ashbv, in a private letter, says :— " After spending a week in Egypt, we in. tend coming on by the P. and O. steamer Carthage for Australia, A meeting of the committ:e of the Amateur Athletic Club will be held at the Thistle Hotel on Satutday evening, at 7.30 o'clock. Entries will be received between 8 and 9 o'clock for tho forthcoming sports. A meeting of the Committee of the Agri c iltural and Pastoral Association was held thU afternoon, wheniheprotect- entered by Messrs Ireland Bros, and Mr John Wallace were disallowed. The second attempt to obtain a meeting of the creditors of licorge Ernest Wyatt, carpenter, of Epsom, having proved as abortive ai the first, the Registrar of the Supreme Court has appointed Mr T. Macffarlanc trustee in the estate. A boy while walkiug past Messrs Potter and Co.'s store yesterday morning was at tacked by a large dog, to escape which he ran toward* one of the large show windows, aud stumbling went right through the glass. The lad was not much hurt, and the damage to the window has since been repaired. A lady writes respecting the baths, and feels that the members of the City Council would be conferring a great benefit upon the ladies of Auckland by allowing the baths to bo accessible to them every after noon, instead of on Wednesday morniug, as at preset r, as the morning hours are incon venient, and intcifercs with the perform ance of their domestic duties. The writer thinks the proposed concession would leave plenty of time for tbo gentlemen to enjoy their physicil ablutions. The City Schools Committee met lait evening, but there was very little business to dispose of. A communication from the Bo.nd of .Education was read, stating that they were endeavouring to secure play> grounds for the schools which were at pre sent destitute ot suitable places for exercise. The resignation of Miss Revill, of the Howe street school, was tendered and accepted. A lectute was given last evening befoie the member.-! of the St. Andrew's Mutual Improvement Association by Mr J. Black man, on " Charles Dickens, as a ..jcial Reformer." A goodly number of visitors wore present, and about 15 out of G4 mem bers. Mr P. Oliphant occupied the chair. Tho lecturer dealt with the influences of Dickens's writings on social [life, and tbe various reforms which bad been suggested to practical minds by the novelist's facile pen, and which had been successfully carried out. The lecturo was interspersed with anecdotes and recollections of Dickens. A sketch of Dotheboj's Hall was humor ously given. "Nicholas Nickleby," said the lecturer, was not without good influence on the boarding-schools of the past, and in a great measure the economyof the Sqneers' establishment operated in accordance with tbe author's wish. Dickens felt that proper discipline was of the utmost impoitancc in schools, and that proper teachers were equally necessary. There is no public office higher really than that of a teacher of youth, there be"ing nothing in this world of more value than mind and character. Milton and Dr Arnold had thrown around tbe occupation of a school master a lustre and a diguity which will shine for ages. At the time when Dickens wrote Nicholas Nickleby, education among the poorer classes was but slightly con sidered. We have now gone to the opposite extreme, especially in these colonies, and boys and girls arc literully crammed, and this cramming may tend rather to effeminacy than to that general sound-, ness oi constitution which characterised our father,-*. In evidence of the truth of this statement, a passage was quoted from Sir Henry Holland'a "Meutal Physiology." Tho letter on public executions was cited, which ap peared from the pen of Dickens iv tho "Times," and which, in Mr Foster's opinion, led to the abolishing of such sights in public. Many other topics from the pages ot Dickens wero elaborated in proof of the reformatory iufluence of Dickens's books, and (quotations given. Particular notice was taken of " Bogie in the Nursery," illustrative of those stupid unnatural fears which are implanted in the mind of susceptible childhood by thought less parents and silly nursemaids, and which foster the growth of superstition, are subversive of truth, and just conceptions of Divine goodness. Dickens did . not hesitate to expose ridiculous nursery stories, chanted in the cars of childhood. He was desirous of making God's word pure and beautiful to tho young mind, and to show that the only bogies wo should fear are our sins. The lecture gave gratification to listeners, and called forth a considerable amount of discussion, and regret waa generally expressed that so many ot the members wero absent, ,

The " Pirates ef Penzance " was prodticcd at the Theatre Royal last night to a good Utfa-c, The prices of admission at the Theatre Ihst night were'wrongly Stated 't 6 be 3s, 2s, _nd Is, instead of 4s, 2s 6d, a_a Ts. Mr Oones, 'of Muddy Creek, «_o has been a careful cultivator of truit, especially of oranges and lemons, bad a fine shoV at the Horticultural Exhibition, aud (bolt thb first pri*e lor oranges, and tbe sdcosf-d <or lemons. We are desired to acftnowledge a parcel of illustrated tra'cls and papers left at the

Hospitcl by Mr Stainer, on behalf of the friends of the Primitive Methodists ol' Newmarket, for the use ot th? inmate?. A mistake occurred in Ktstnight's issue concerning the _>a»eri*i'g of the Alexandra Hotel. Mr, backhouse should share the credit wit_.Mr Dyer, A „iegram has been received to-day from | Constable Neil McLcod, Wark\Y_rtii,stati:tg that.the body of a man Was fo_n'd at- Big Omaha, but has not b'*en identified. An inquest, it was ekp-e-c'ted, would be held this afternofo. A gentleman yesterday recognised Mr Grigg, known aa the poet of tho Police Court, in Victoria-street, aed asked the; coachman to pull up, Mr Grigg. was in- vited to take a feat, and was gratified with a pleasant ride around the suburb-, He says he has not experienced _uch a treat for thirty years, We i&e glad to learn that Mr G. S. Graham lias lecovercd from his recent acci dent on tho Wellington tramway, and Is again ablo to attend to business. Be pro pose? to visit Auckland in n. Week t)r two. The election ot t'Y.o representatives for tbe OUiacmuri riding, Thames County, resul ted as follows :—A. Porter, 77; Frase'r, C 7;' -Mitchell, 59; Corbctt, .3G'; Cornea, G. Mr Poller polled the highest number at all the tnotb.?. Messrs l.rtcr aud Frascr have been dcelared|elccted. " Constant Reader" writes '.—Would you kindly iuform mo through your valuable paper if Cary's Opera Company will play the " Pirates of Penzance" on Saturday, There are a lot of people about th. Tamaki aud the far part of Kumca that would like to see it that eanliot get in any night but Saturday, By answering this you will greatly oblige. -[The Opeia Company are advertised to perform the "Pirates ' to morrow.—Ed, E.S.] The Thames County elections have re sulted in the return of tho following repre sentatives for the various ridings, as will be sCcn by the details given elsewhere in these columns :—Waiotahi, Menars Brodie aud Coutts; Kauwaeranga, Messrs Bull and Deeble; Obinemuri, Messrs Porter and Frascr; Hastings, Mr W, L-. Thorbain; Totara, Mr L. J, Bttghall-, Parawai, Mr W. Murdoch, Mr Murdpieh and Captain Frascr are tile ouly c_ang<lj, the latter re placing Mr £. Brown, who retired from the Council, and the former defeating Mr W. 1 Carpenter, the old repreicntative, by three votes.—"Advertiser,"

Yesterday the cart of MrGeorae, butcher, was proceeding across the embankment near Dublin-street, Newton, at tho foot of which, at tbe southern cud, is the residence of a ; Mrs Heoly, when the horsfe tumbled, nnd horse and cart rolled over the embankment, smashing in the fencing in front of Mrs Healy's house, aud likewise her front door. Fortunately, she had a few minutes before gone out to make a purchase, and had ordered the children playing in front to go into the house during herabsence, or other wise in all probability some of them would have been seriously injured at the time of the accident. The _oi__ received a few trifling sctatches. It has been remarked by a shrewd writer that if teetotal drinks could only be made as pleasant as alcoholic, the temperance cause would have victory in its own hands. Various attempts have been made to popu larise various descriptions of aerated waters, Zoedone being a notable instance. We havo received to-day from Messrs H. P. Barber aid Co., of Fort-street, a formidable rival to that famous beverage. It is called Nirmi, and is a sparkling, aerated, phosphated iron beverage, specially recommended as a brain and nerve tonic. If its invigorating quali ties aro equalled by its pleasant and refresh ing flavour, there will be a large Consump tion during tho ensuing hot months. Its purity is guaranteed by certificate from tho Sydney Laboratory, To the Editor: Sir,—l notice tho sale of booths, &c, for the Pakuranga races is advertised. In the interest of both publi cans and spectators, I should be glad to kuuw befmtj bidding -h»i prlne the Club intend chorging for admission to the Stand and ground. Last year, including railway ticket, the charge was 12a 6d—a price which many people refused to pay, and kept out side, consequently they did not spend any money with tbe purchaser of the booths. It appears to mo such a price is an extreme charge, cveti for the annual race meeting, but is altogether prohibitory for a steeple chase, which can just as well be seen from any other part of tbe ground,—Yours, -.„., PUIiLICAK. Tho Horticultural Show remained open until 9.30 o'clock last night, when it was finally closed, as it had been opened, with out any ceremony whatever. A large number of ladies and gentlemen visited it during the afternoon and ovenin-;. It had been arranged that the distribution of prizes was to commence at 5 o'clock, pre ceded by an address from Sir George Grey, but as no intimation had been given of tbe latter fact, the attendance was so thiu nt tho hour stated that it was not deemed advisable to give the address. A little timely publicity would have avoided this, and at tbe same time wonld have added to the Society's funds by largely agumenting the number of visitors. Tho Show altogether has been a success, both financially and otherwise, and it should have tho effect of stimulating the Society to still further exertions. A most successful musical and literary entertainment was given last evening in aid of tho Beresford-street School Library Fund. There was a good attendance. Mr Percy Smalllicld occupied the chair, and introduced tbe various items to the audience. The following programme was satisfactorily gone through :— Duet (pianoforte), Brothers Neumcgen; song, "Daybreak," Mr McKinlay; song, "Far Away," Miss J. Mendleson; duet (vocal), "The Sailor Sighs," Mr and Miss Howard; reading, *' Woman's Rights," Mr Black; eong, "Twickenham Ferry," Mies Wright; duet (vocal), "All's Well," Messrs Trevithick and Hart; song, "In the Gloaming," Miss Cant; dialogue, "King and Miller," Messrs Tnyes and Carter; song, " The Midshipmite," Mr Peacock ; reading, "A Mission Meeting," Mr Hart; duet (vocal), "The Wind and tho Harp," Misses Lumsden and Howard; solo (piano forte), Mr Bruce; song, " Jessie's Dream," Miss McMillan; duet (pianoforte), Mrs Harrison and Miss Leech ; song, " Mother Kissed Me," Mr Hart; reading, Mr Small field ; song, " When We Were Boys Together," Mr Gradwell; solo (pianoforte), Mrs Harrison; song, "The Lost Child," Mr Garland; song, " Little Brown Jug," V.. Mendleson, A pleasant invitation dance brought the gathering to a success ful concl«sion.

"Let dogs delight to bark and bite, for it is their nature so to do," and wo And that some of tho two-legged canines have now begun to growl at us, because wo soil our bacon and cheese too cheap; well, all the reply we make is this, that the Provision Company started busi ness on co-operative principles, with a deter mination to sell tho best articles at tho low est pricos, 1 o benefit the working classes sb much ob possiblo ia ono of the chief ends that wo have in view, and if in doing so, we fail to please some, who love high pricos and big pro fits, we cannot help it. Wo seek, and shall strive to obtain, tho greatest good for the greatest number, and wo shall continue to pursue the course that wo havo mapped out for ouruolvcs, doing just as wo like, asking no one's permission, and To-morow we shall be found at the Right Corner Stall, City Market, catting out and soiling a big piece for a littlo money, and for quality we challenge comparison. We have just received a shipment of Ist prize Cheese from Canterbury, which we shall cut out al7d per lb.; beet Fresh Butter, Sd; full-weight Sperm Candles, 8d ; pint bottles of Worcoster Sauce at Is; Tea. 2s; Jams, 8d; dairy fed Bacon, 6d to 8d; and all othor things equally cheap.—A. Bettany, Manager.

In our advertising columns appears the programme of tho eecond concert to be given this evening by tho orchestra of the Choral Society. The groat success which at tended tho first concert promisei that a nimilar robult will attend tho forthcoming perform ances. Horr Carl Schmltt will conduct Tbe urogromme comprises many beautiful pieces of vocal and instrumental music, including selec tions from L. Piglla di Reggimcnto.Ernanl, and Fra Diavolo.

An Organ Recital will bo given in Bt, Paul's Churcb. on the evening of the 30th inst, in aid of church expenses.

The St. Andrew's Mutual Improvement Association will wind up tho present session with a musical, literary, and dramatic enter tainment, to be held in one or other of our public balls, on the Bth proximo. List of prices at G, Hulme's, Butcher, Queen-Btreet --Wholesale—Mutton by carcase -Jd ; boot per qr„ U'd; pigs, 3.(1 and id. Retail— Mutton, 2d, 3d ana id ; beof, 2Jd, 3d to sd ; pork, 3d to fid; veal, id to fid: lomb per qr. from 2b to is; best quality corned beef, 3d (in 100, 200, or SOMbs barrels, 2Jd); German sausage and pork sausage, Od; the atmospheric beof raonuKen, id; veal, ox tongues, corned rounds of beef, legs of pork, poultry, „c.

OUR WELLINGTON TELE GRAM.

(BY I*__K<_UPR.—OWN -OR:r_-P'o_b__T.)

WELLINGTON, this day, MIK.S'TERS AND THE. PAR-HAJKA rrFFICU-TY-. TnERS h _ de_rt_ of news of any kind -,-r*-, ■__c front seems to have been for-* gotten since the return of volunteers, and if it were not for the Press, telegrams from there the native <Si__ would not be heard ef at ail. The Government have had no news of any consequence to-day—inded the correspondents at the front know more of what is going ,on than ..Ministers here, for the former. caVi draw their owh copciusicnV, while the latter arc kept entirely in the dark as to tie movements of the West Coast Dic tator. It is whispered that Mr Bryce's action does not meet the approval of some of his colleagues, and that when the full Cabinet again assembles It is not likely to be a happy family. _H_ _L_!(rnoN&

The clect-ons are oredtiug a good deal of excitement, aud candidates or their commit tees are canvassing in all directions, I am told that one or two candidates arc buying up carriages for the day of election, owing to the Act prohibiting the hiring cf con veyances, Several attempts at roll stuffing have been discovered and nipped in the bud, . . .

ARRIVAL OF THE THAMES VOLUNTEERS.

THEIR DEPARTORE TO THE

THAMES,

The Hinemoa, having on board the Thames contingent, arrived at Onehunga at 4.30 Thursday afternoon, The volunteers at once diecmoarked, and shortly after, betweenftve and six, arrived at Aucklandby a special train of ten carriages. The men were at once marched to tlie drill-shed, and dismissed to their billets-. The men all looked welk though Very. hau'eh sunournt. Two members of trie Naval Brigade were lpft behind at New Plymouth suffering from quinzy. From conversations we have had with the men they appear to bo fairly well satisfied with their treatment while at the front, though of course very much disgusted at tiro attempt to get out of the alranjjem'cnt made before they enlisted, viz., tho guarantee by the Government of two months' pay. Last night Mr Sheehan and Mr sswanßon pro mised to wait on the Hon. Mr Whitaker, and endeavour to get the injustice set right. It appears that the authorities both at Opunake and Auckland, acting under in structions, requested Captain Wildman to give up the great-coats, blankets, etc., served out to the contingent This*, how ever, the gallant captain very, properly declined to do*, the men having been pro mised a free kit in addition to the two months' pay. It is probable all the bungling is created by Borne pompous Know-nothing official at Wellington, who wants to make bis influence felt; and we have no doubt that as soon as the fact's are placed before the, Ministry in their proper light the matter wili be satis factorily arranged. At the parade this morning prior to the march to the llotomabamr, Captain Wildman informed the Auckland members of the contingent tba,t, if they desired it, he would grant tkeni an immediate discbarge. If they did this, however, tbey would have to give the Government a clear re ceipt. The men unanimously decided to proceed to the Thames with the contingent, and take their chance with the rest of getting tho balance of the pay they ore entitled to. Very soldierly looked the contingent as they marched to the steamer at 11 o'clock tbis morning, tbe Navals, with colours unfurled, leading. They em barked steadily, and on the steamer moving off, gave three heaity cheers for Major Withers. The latter called for three cheers for the Thames men, which were given readily. Amongst those on the wharf at the time of the departure were Sir George Grey and Mr John Sheehan. Sir George complimented Captain Wildman on the ap pearance of his men.

Messrs Swanson and Sheehan went as a deputation to the Hon. Mr Whitaker, to ask his influence in putting right the in juntioo to tbo XL-moo men, bat the roeult has not yet transpired. Mr Swanson tele graphed to the Government concerning tbe matter, and expects an answer this evening.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

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

Drunk.—Wm. Donald, John Donnelly, and Robert Crawford wero subjected to the legal penalty for thij olt-noe. Charge or Felony,—Mary Ashby was charged with feloniously appropriating a pair of gold earrings and articles of wearing apparel. the property of Gustov yon der Heyde, on cr about the 27th September, value £1- Prisoner pleaded guilty.—Sergeant Gamble stated the circumstances. The prisoner had been engaged at tho house of prosecutor, and the articles were gradually missed in succession.—His Worship commented upon the esse, and ordered one month's imprisonment with hard labour.

Equestrianism. — Thomas Heath was charged with being intoxicated while in charge otahors), and cutting sundry capers thereon, on the 9th lost.—Defendant sold no was sorry, but being tho Qucon'» birthday, he had taken an intra dmp, and thought to amuse the people he would try a few gymnastic exercises: of course he should not have exhibited had he been sober.—Sergeant Gamble said this was a very bod ease, and it was really a wonder some one was not killed.—Mr McKellar of the Customs described the Ecene; and hod not prisoner been a very good horsemen, something serious would hove happened. His horse was prancing and capering to the imminent danger of a number of the chil dren.—Mr McKellar interfered, when defendant threatened to slap his face, and called him a d — fraud. Defendant was no doubt under the influence of liquor. or he would not have in sulted him (Mr McKellar) in the manner he did.—Bis Worship said it was a much more serious case than he at first expeoted. — Defen dant made a confused statement, and was fined £3 andooeto.

Wifk Dks-BTlON.—William Field Newberry again appeared in answer to a charge of desert ing his lawful wife Jane, and his child, at Timaru, without means of support, on tbe Ist October. — Prisoner pleaded not guilty.— Mr Luck appeared in defence, and said that pri soner had not deserted his wife, and it was necessary that a prima facie case should be made out; he represented it as a very bard case. —His Worship considered that auch must have been made out before the Justice who issued the warrant for bis arrest; it was difficult loget the wife here to give evidence; ho could not pos sibly deal with the osse in the absence of the wife. The information had been sworn to.—Mr Lusk characterised the case as one of grosa in justice to the prisoner, and the cose must cer tainly break down at Timaru. He was instruc ted that prisoner had been paying 2is per week sines he had been away—His Worship made an order upon prisoner to contribute 20b per week, to bo paid to Mr Cunningham.

Alleged Embezzlement. — John Joseph Donovan, on bail, was charged with emb zzl- Ing monies, the property of his employor, W. F. Patterson, during the prosont month.—Mr Laishley appeared for tho prosecutor, and stated that tho informant, Wm. Ferres Patter son, was a merchant in Fort-street, and defend ant had beoa acting for him in the capacity of agent, on commission. The defalcations amounted to between £10 and £50; but only ono or two out of about 15 coses had been selected. Tho prlsonor hod sold Mr Patterson's goods to several shopkeepors in Pitt-street, Short land - street and other places, and had appropriated the money ho had reoelvcd.—His Worship understood by the statomont that tho prisoner was a. commission agent and possibly a partner In the firm.—Mr Laiehloy replied that prisoner was employed as traveller; he would call Mr Patterson, who would state the faots.—William Ferres Patter eon deposed that prisoner wosemplojed ss an Fg*)nt or traveller, simply to sell his (prosecu tor'f-, goods. His business was to reoelve orders, and pay in tho money; he sold goods to Mr Hoycs, grocer, Pitt-street, and appropriated the money; ho sold one dozon of American brooms on Saturday; prisoner took the brooms away for delivery ; the prico was £1; prisoner did not account for the money. He had no ri.ht to retain the £t; nor any right to sign receipts otborwisa than "for w. F. Pattcrßon." On the previous Saturday, £35 worth ot goods were ontrustod to prisoner, for which he had not accounted.—To prisoner: He had been in busi ness more than a month. Agreed to pay W% commission. Yon were not my partner. _ou did not introduce mo as your partner. Kcmem bered Mr Goodwin's baking powder; but I did not introduce you as my partner .— His Worship said this was not ot much oon sequenco. If ho (prisoner) had defrauded the firm he was liable to be prosecuted.— To Mr Lalnhley : Prisoner had no authority to keen back monies.—Joseph Alfrod Graham, clerk in the employ of Mr . atterson, had known prisoner for a short period. Ho put the brooms for Mr Hayos into the cart by instructions of Mr Patterson. Tho prlsonor was to deliver them. A similar parcel was sent lo Mr .oung. Prisoner said he wished to prove that ho was a partner, aud this was tho point on which bis aofence depended.—His V.'orship ssid ho must prove this.—Witness, in answer to prisoner: Mr Patterson Bold ho was to attend to prisoner's ordors,-Thomas Hayes, grocer, Pitt-street, Nowtcn. deposed to reoeivlng the brooms and paying for them. Was allowed slxoenoe dis count (receipt put In),-Thomas Crawford, chemi|-t-, for the defence, deposed that on the 31st ultimo Donovan told him in the presence of Mr Patterson that he wos a partner, and Mr Patterson did not repudiate that statement He supplied goods to Patterson and Co,, that is, Pattersjn and Donovan, holding them equally liable.—Prisoner said tho case was a serious ono to him, and he should like to bring a number ot witnesses who could say much in shewing that he was a partner; it was his own belief, and could bo proved to the satisfaction of the Court. The case was adjourned at tho requost of prlso nor until to-morrow in order that five witnesses may be present r» speak In prlsonor's favour. This was all tho busineas.

A pig was never known to wash, but a great many .people havo seen tho pig iron.

CABLEGRAMS.

—»■■■-- IRE. Teb'b _I________.j

LO-IDON, Nov. If.

Consols remain 100J j 5 pe. cent New 1 Zealand 1889 loan has advanced to 104). 5 par cent I.o_o loan remaiua at 104_' ftnd __ I percent 1870-lEo.loatt at 1002. Adelaide wheat ha-? Advanced one shilling per quarter, and is quoted to-day at 575, ex store; New Zealand wheat, ex store, remains at 52s 6d; Adelaide flour, quoted at 42e, ex 6rorc, an advance of Is ; Ailntra- j lian tallow, best bbef*, 3.3; her.t mutton, 41s 6d*. „. ,-*. WAR IN TRANSVAAL. The " Standard" to-day publishes a telegram from Natal stating that Mow Och, one of tbe leading chiefs in -.ydenburg district of Transvaal Republic, has defclared war against the BoerSi atii that hostilities, may shortly be expected. CHOLERA, . ALEXANDRIA, November 16.

Ne\_is to band from Arabia that cholera has now broken out at Djiddah, an im portant seaport on the Red Sea, sixty miles from Mecca, where the epidemic has been raging for some time past. A number of deaths have already occurred at Djiddah, the mortality at Mecca is stated to be daily increasing. EAKL GRANVILLE ON EGYPIIAN AFFAIRS. . LONDON, Nov. 16.

A Biue Book has been issued containing documents and despatches in regard to the Egyptian affair, Amunget the latter is a desnatch by Earl Granville to Mr E." B. Malet, C.8., British Minister at Cairo, in which tbe Foreign Secretary points out that the aim of the policy of England in regard to Egypt i 3 solely to promote tbe prosperous condition and libeity of that country. To that end His Lordship especially urges the nece-sity for vigorous prosecution of certain neeaful reforms. Earl Granville concludes by eulogising tbe efforts already made by Cherif Pasha, the recently, appointed Presi dent of the Egyptian Council of Ministers, to strengthen Uje tie between Egypt and the Porte, which His Lordship is of opinion will be the best safeguard against foreign interference in Egyptian affairs. PRINCE BISMARCK. BERLIN, November 16. Prince Bismarck had an intetvicw yester day with His Majesty the Emperor. It has since transpired that perfect harmony pre vails between the Emperor and Chancellor with regard to the home policy of the German Empire. It is now definitely un derstood that the Prince will not resign.

AUSTRALIAN.

SYDNEY, Friday.

In the Legislative Assembly last night the Attorney-General, ih reply to a ques tion, said that the question of instituting a prosecution in connection with the Milburn Creek Mine affair, was under consideration of the Cabinet, SMALL-POX. A child. has died of small-pox, and another child, residing in the same house, is Smitten with the disease. MELBOURNE, Friday. Arrived this morning the Union Com pany's steamship Te Anau, from Bluff. Mr W, M. K. Hale, who was Attorney General in thelastßerry Administration has resigned his seat for Fitzroy in the: Legislative As sembly and retires into private life. -NATIONAL LIFE ASSOCIATION. MELBOURNE, November 17. The annual meeting of the shareholders o'i the National Life Association of A ustralasia was held here today. Tha re port of the directors upon the business of the year shows that during that period 3.G88 policies have been taken out; the total amount insured by them being £892,774. Tbe new premiums for the year amount to £30,171. MELBOURNE MARKET. MELBOURNE, November 17. New Zealand feeding cats arc quoted at 3s 7d, and milling sorts at 3s lOd.

COURT OF APPEAL.

(PKE PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, this day. In tho Court of Appeal, Ohappcl aud wife v. Fraser and Clcghorn. This was an action brought by Alfred and Mary Chap pell (nee Mary Potter) agaiast Geo. Fraser and T. D. Cleghoru.trusteea of the estate of her late father, of Auckland, who died in 1878. The suit was removed from Auckland on the motion for decree. Mr Travers appeared for tbe plain tiffs' solicitor (Messrs Russell and Devore, of Auckland), and Mr Hesketh for defen dants. Plaintiffs prayed that the Court would declare what was the estate or interest which should be taken by the said defendant under the will of her late father. There were nine children who were tes tators to the will. The Court was unani mous that tho plaintiff was entitled to a life interest in the estate, and also to the rents and profits of the general estate. By con sent it was agreed that the costs should come out of the general estate.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.—Yesterday.

Before F. M. P. Brcokfleld. Esq, R.M.)

Stbok- v. Williamson ; cls„m,£B. damages. Mr Hudson Williameon for plaintiff, and Mr Tyler for defendant.—This claim was for alleged damage to plaintiff's boat by defendant's cutter Stort. The defence was a denial of the charge. A good deal of evidence on both tides was oflorcd, and finally his Worship considered that plaintiff bad not made out his claim to the satis faction ot the Court.—Mr Williamson aoceptea a nonsuit. Costs, £3195. Wm. Payne v. Jas. Caapm-N ; claim, SI 8s 2d. Mr Cotter for plaintiff, 'this was an action for goods cold and delivered. Judgment for plain tift.

A.Agnewv. S.Failoon; claim, £12 lis 6d. Plaintiff, a storekeeper, claimed of defendant, a storekeeper of Lucas's ciesk. for goods de ivered. Defendant said he had received the goods, but hod poid for them.-Plaintiff denied that the eoods constituting this claim hod been paid for. The particulars were crudely stated.—Tho case was therefore adjourned for more explicit evidence.

P. Moloughney v. S. Clark ; claim £16133.— Mr Theo. Cooper for p'alotiff, Mr Tyler for the defence.—lt appears from plaintiffs evidence that he advanced to the defendant, a contractor, £28 10s in order to take up a contract from the Mount Kden Highway .Board. The defendant paid back £25, leavinga balance of £310?. Some time after tbe plaintiff lent defendant £13 mora. The plaintiff was also engaged at labouring work en th*s contract. The defence was that this money was put into the contract by the plaintiff as a partner.—The evidence of Messrs Lovers and McKellan was taken, ar.d the further hearing of the case adiournsd.—The Court rose r.t 5.30 p.m.

THIS DAY.

MoCoghney v. Clark; claim £36195, for money lent and work and services. — Mr Theo. Cooper for plaintiff, and Mr K. _*. Tyler for defendant. Tho defence was that the money was advanced and the work done in a partner ship acconnt, in connection with a contract with the Mount Kden Highway Board. The plaintiff and G. Lovers were examined yester day, and tho defendant was also examined, and the defence partly entered npon. To-day tbe hearing of the defendant's evidence was con tinued.—John MoLennan, carter, James Coyle, carter, William Stewart, labourer, and William Kirby, contractor, were also examined. Coun sel having been heard, His Worship reserved judgment. (Left sitting,)

CRICKET MATCHES.—To-mor row.

The following players will represent the North Shore United 2nd Eleven, in the match against the Auckland United 2nd Eleven, in the Domain to morrow—No. I wicket:—Messrs Wynyard (2i, Sibbin (2), Bartley, Niooo), Fraser, Colgan, Reid, Johnston, Slattery.

Ponsonby C.C. v. Gordon C.C—A match between the above Clubs will take place to-mor row, November 19th. No. 7 wicket will bo used. Ponsonby players are requested to be on tho ground at 2 o'olook sharp. The following are the Ponson-by Team ;-C. 8. Owen (Oapt.), O. J. Owen. Kdwards. Weston. Hall, Marsden, Hough, Farquhor. Gilchrist, Done, Gtttos, —Kmergenoy : Scott, Gordon C.C.: Ryburn, Kissliug, Ansenne, dykes, McCausland. Tyndall, It. Clayton, H. Gould, —onderdine, Gould, _. Clayton.

_ match between the Otahuhu C.C 2nd .eleven and Onehunga C.C 2nd Eleven, will be played on the Otahuhu ground to morrow. The following will represent Onehunga :—Beavers, Joffrey, Moonoy. Howard, Harris, Brookfisld, Hunt, Brown, Daly, Shaldrlck, Molloy.— SUaei gency: Mulgon and Jackson.

A match will bo played in the Domain to-mor row b tween 15 Civil Service and Ist Eleven Otahuhu. The following will represent tho Civil Servloe, viz.:—Messrs Williamson, Mltford, Thomas, Greatbatch (2), Canovon, hloxsome, Rowe. Colobrook, Heighway, Lumsden, Martin, Moss, Molloy, and Maunsell.

The Auckland United and West End CO. _ will meet for tho first time to-morrow afternoon on tbe Domain ground, and will continue the match the following Saturday. The i olio wing is the United team:—Mnmford, Testro, C. MacDormick, Dufaur (2). Lankham 12), Jervis. Crawford, Cromwell, and Gardner. 2nd United Eleven (in tho match with 2nd Eleven, North Shore): Thwaitei, Sadler, Johnson, Holdfhip, A. MacDormick. MoPherson, Lacoa, George (2), Carr and Sinclair,

A.C.C. 2nd Eleven v. oneh*cn_a C.C. Ist Eleven.—The A.C.C. will not oontinne the match against the schools to-morrow, but will play the Ist Onehunga. The following are tho teams :—A.C C.: Bealo (2), Cheeseman, Tripp, Holm wood. Mogipfo, O'Brien, Osmond, Reid, Hoacb, and Silva; emergency, Clayton. One hunga : Brennan (J), Barr, Do-iovan, Muhoney, Murdoch, Patten (2), and Sutherland, Play com mences at 2 o'clock at No, 3 wicket.

CITY COUNCIL.

TS_ -anal fortnightly meeting of this body took place last Bight, there bslng present :-__ B May-Jr.a'nd ConnbiUors Waddel, Offer, _____ Thompson, Montague*, Fleming, and Hem us. ' rOBB-SPoS-rJENCB. — Letters were recel»_ and disposed Of ai follows --From L. A.N_th_S at _o__on re electric light, and anno_ _i__ hi. intention to visit the electrical exhibltioi _! Paris; From T. young touching the removal 3 earth trom his property in Grafton foa__vis ferred to Streets Committee t from the _*,_ ?" r °L tbl P? .ran-*. Highway e'o_ra.-____s for a .horb of the revenue deriTabfe_o_sS_ licenses, etc.-referred to Finance Com_ilt_nT from Mr J.- Ashtop,. compensation for inhTrV done.to Rio property through certain ISSjf. wor_s. The Town Clerk having state<l__t the applicant was one of those- «_» had petitioned for the work, it was decided to Id form him that the Council repudiate ahr U_MHr* in connection with tho alleged dama-ra. SH w_« further agreed that the Streels C«i___i__S should examine the pla_ and report unon _£ worK(.from X, Chi and -on -equsstinfflewete erect a signboard In treat "ot tbeir _b_rii « v/yndhauj-street. - lteruscd; from *_^# -orrio and CtherS, complaining of Uul no:_ completion ot tha Upper Union-Street contract and the inconvenience ccca-lon«i tbereby. The Surveyor reported that the __v* was unavoidable, m the contract coald no^bi prooeeded with until other wort had beendo__ from A. Archibald aikiDg for an e_te_tio_ of tbe time Bxed for his contract In K_r_i___■_■ Koad—granted a four week's et tendon" tern the manager of the Auckand hallway tw questibg the Council to cl.cc the foet of ___• street in order that ctetibu'i-naater', house n,__ be etecttd there-reEer'red to Finance Com mittee'. , i .. . < P-an-lis Road.—ur Fleming presehted 'c petition from residenta and property owners In this thoroughfare, praying that a uniform grade might be made fiom the level land at the bottom.—Referred to Works Committee, with Instruction that the Streets Committee should report upon the matter.

tTBEtT- Commotee.—The Streets Commit, tee's report contained the following recomire- - daiicnH--(li That contracts be rolled far tbe formation and grovelling of tbe centre of roads and drainage in Upper Union-street as recom mended by the Surveyor; (2( *l hat the Surveyor be directed to suggest sites lor urinals, i pan tha suggestion of cr Waddel, the words ___"T__t tenders be sent in by that night fortnight-* were added to the fust recommendation, and the re port was then adopted.

LmsABY -03imitt__. — This committee re commended that on Sunday the Library be closed from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. instead of from 5 to 6.30 p.m.. and at 9.30 Instead of 10 p.m.; and that tbe hour of opening, instead ot from 5 to 619a pan; on these holidays on which the library la open at night; be 7 -clock iminea. of &30 did, The committee also reported that the foUowhw papers bad been ordered: "Sciemillo Ameri can supplement from beginmg of rear, sutjole mente of otherUlustra ted papers, "Home Newß," "Builder," "Field," and "Wellington Post" alsoi the necessary requisites for printing presj. —The report waa adopted, l_o__ Co_miTr__.-The Legal Committeß recomnieoded :-(!) Thit an account be made but against tbe National Bank, charging the com mission for negotiation on that portion of the loan unconverted on the date of lost advices from Lo-don, and whioh was charged by the bonk as for work done in September, 1880; also interest on the Barnu from ceptember 1 till Ist Moy at 61 per cent, per annum, and from that date at 2 per cent., and that the said account bo sent to tbe bank through the Corporation solicitor; that re Messrs Morrin's claim—tha eolicitor having advised that tne Council wis not responsible for the pttrchase of the 8 tons of irregular castings, before recommending the Council to deduct the amount of these cald-gs from tho accourir, and return the same, that tUi order alleged to be given by the Tbwn Clerk to Mr Home by to deUver all castings be produced: and if produced, the committee would then recommend that the account be paid; <_) that power be given the committee to peruse the conditions under whioh endowments are od-

vertUed for lease, and in the event of their considering that alterations are desirable, that they report on the some to the Council,—The Mayor explained in respect ot the first clause of tbe..report that there were some points of difference between the bank and himself, to whom the matter was referred, as to the right ot the bank to charge certain commiß?ioa on woik done before tho whole of the work was fully completed—The report was adopted. Building C-MMi-rr-s.—A report from this Committee was brought up and read. Itrecom mended inter alia—(L) That all buildings be divided into two classes- Ist, the dwelling house class.", and 2nd tbe warehouse class: also, that in each cl-ES of building the length of wail as wed as the height shall baseonsidered In determining tbe thicauoss. (2,| In*respect of the tbic-ness of walls and patty walls the Sydney regulations app oximated more closely the views of tbe Committee than any of tbe others examined and with one or two modifications the regula tions of that borough bearing on theio points were recommended; (3), For,the purpose of making a distinction in certain localities and under certain conditions In the application of such of the regulations as applied to the'con struction of external walls and roof coverings tbe city was recommended to be divided into three parte, denominated respectively the inner area, the middle area, and tbe outer area. The other recommendations were of a moro detailed character.-It was agreed to convene a special meeting of the Council for the consideration of the report. Finance Committee. — The report of this Commiitee was brought up and adopted:—ol That Mi-s-rs Whittaktr and Kuesell's applica tion for a right-of-way in Union-street be granted on tbe usual terms; (2) That Mr Demp. _y bo informed that his complaint against Mr Bnrges (enrveyor's aseittant) was frivolous and uncalled fur, and that the officers had re ported that tbey were not aware of any sums being owing to him (Uempsey); (3) That the Bvrveyor's memo, re Mr Adams having built houses without permit, and also re question of right-of-way, be referred to the Legal Com mittee, to escertiin the position of the Council in reference to the whole matter; (4) That a water supply be granted to the residents of Wood-street, Ponsonby. Works Comi_ttk-.—The recommendations contained in the report of this Committee were as follow :-U> That the question ot overtime in connection with the High-street contract be deferred, pending motion No. 628 being rescinded or re-coosidered; (i) That Mr D. A. Tote's letter re allotment between Alten Road and Parlia ment-street be referred to the Park Committee, and the Surveyor instructed to see permanent pegs put in; (3) That Eden Crescent bs provided with tomjSor-ry drainage at a cost of £28; (!) That the question of widening Willow-street and the Hepburn-street extension be deferred six months.—The report was adopted.

This Closets op Auckland.—a report from the Sanitary Inspector upon the number of privies fixed and used in every street within the i city, how constructed, and the nature of the . deodorizing material used, was loi-t upon the table. It showed that the total number of boxes fixed was 2,376. and that in 97 ot these, earth . was used for the purposes of deodorization, and In 218,as__,while in 2,061 no deodorizing material whatever was new. Then there were 353 water-closet*!, 116 cesspits, and 257 mere holes, ; making the aggregate number of privies 2,817. Acco-jNis.—Tho ordinary accounts wero passed for payment. The Solicitors' Bill.—Cr Aickln drew at tention to the fact that Messrs Russell and Devore's account lor £323, which had been re , ferred to the Registrar of the Supreme Court for taxation, had only undergone a reduction of ; es/S, and that that amount had been deducted simply because the lawyers had supplied tripli . cates of documents—vi*-.,one copy for the Court, ; another for tbe solicitor, and a third for the ' Council — while tbe rules of the Court prescribed merely tho supply of dupli cates. They had therefore come out of the or deal triumphantly, but he thought that in remembrance of their long and faithful serviea 08 the legal advisers of the Corporation, they might have been spared the Indienity ot having their last bill of costs submitted to taxation. They had brought one of the compensation cases to trial, they had prepared another for Court.and settled the remainder.—Cr Thompson maintained that the submission ot the bill of costs to taxation was neither meant as nor im plied any reflection npon thesollcit.ors. The Coun cil had simply referred an account of charges with whioh they were not conversant to a competent * authority.—Cr Montague contended that a re flection had been thrown npon the solicitors by the reference of their last bill of costß to taxa tion, inasmuch as nene of their previous ac l counts hod been similarly treated. The deduc ; tion wob very t mall, and Messrs Russell and De vore como very satis factorily out of the investi gation. Cr Wadoel thought the result jusUfled the Council's actien, while Messrs Russell and Devoro had no cause to feel a-griored, seeing that they had passed through the test so well. Some charges nod been considered unusual, but their legitimacy had now been established — < *r Fleming waa also of opinion that no harm bad been done by the reference, aud he could not sea either that any animus had been imported into tire matter.-Cr Offer was also of opinion that the Council had justification tor the course that had been adopted.—Cr Hemus thought that the Council had no reason to feel proud of it action. The reference of husaeh and Devoi-'a last account to taxation, a step that hod never been takon before, was certainly a reflection upon them.—The Mayor thoroughly endorsed Cr Waddel's opinion that the solicitors had possod tbe test most satisfactorily. Ho re gretted that the course taken should have been adopted. Without doubt it implied an over charge on the part of the solicitors, but the result had shown that there was no excessive or unreasonable charge whatever.—The Bubject then dropped. Tendsks. — Thß following tenders were received; —Patteson street: W. Kirby. £312 (accepted); T. Kelly. £378; W. BlewdeD, £4.8 18a 6d; W. Hanks, £363; surveyor- estimate. £330. Customhouse and Albert-streets: a, Archibald, _385; H. Smith, £382 17b (accepted); surveyor's estimate, £3-0. Wellington-street: H. Smith, £55955; W. Hanks, £166 (accepted); surveyor's e>timate, £459. , ,_ Tenders Invitid.—Specifications were laid on the table for works in Victoria-street East, Coburg-Btreet, Albert Park, and Alexandra street, and the Town Clerk was authorised to call for tenders for the some. _ w.tbrloo Quadrant.—Cr Aickln touvea. " That the Streets Committee be iußtruotea to report upon the odvisibility and oost of perman ently forming, kerbing. and *•■ channel Ing Waterloo Quadrant, and Lower Symond-street to the Choral Hall."—Cr Montsgue seconded the motion, whioh was carried. ,_ - - . Claims of Contractors. —Cr Waddel moved, " That motion No. 628 (relative to con tractors' claims on account of alteration of works) be rescinded."—Cr Aickin seconded the motion, which was carried. Chilian Mills—Cr Hemus moved, "That tho surveyor be instructed to refuse further permits for tbe erection of Chilian Mills in the publio Btreetß,"—Carried. Tows-Hall Bitb. —Cr Ihompeon moved, " That the matter of the question of acquiring tho necessary land and premises, (.uoen-f treet and Grey-street, fcr Town-Hall site, be referred to the liegal Committee, with a view to ascer taining whether the Corporation have tbe power to take Buoh land and premises under the Publio Works Act, 1876."—The Mayor suggested tho addition of the words "and further to ascertain if the Council can expend any portion of tho loan in the purchase of elte."—Cr Thomp son did fo. and tbe motion, as amended, was carried ?te»t. con. This waj all the business.

INTERCOLONIAL WEATHER EX CHANGE.

S-DNEY", Thursday evening. Pouth-east wind on the South coast in relation titnedepresßlonlyingN.B. of Tasmania, in New South Wales, wind is N.W. with fine weather. Rarcmoter: Albany, 30 1; Borda, 30; Portland, 29-; Hobart, 305; Sydney, 29*6.

Cincinnati has founded a "Home" for widows who have no intention of accepting a second offer. It is hoped that at least two rooms will be occupied.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR THURSDAY MARCH 9. 1884



Wholesale. Retail. s. d. s.d. ' S d. s. d. Butter, fs,lb 0 7-0 8 Milk, quart 0 4-0 0 But dairies 0 0-0 0 Butter, fs, lb 0 8-0 10 Batter, ft, lb 0 8-0 0 Butter, salt 0 10-0 0 JucoBe (local) 0 5-0 0 Cheese (col.) 0 8-0 0 Do., Cant. 0 1J-0 5 Kgg8,-oz... 1 3-0 0 fop, doz. 0 0-10 Lard, lb .. 0 0—010 Uu-il,lb'iiD»iO 7—0 8 FowlB,6Bch 2 6—3 0 W.on and Hums, Ducks, each 2 6—3 0 ym V<»{- 1*1 0 _-0 10 Geese, each 5 0—7 0 BWf—WWlwflr 'J'orkoya .. a 0-7 0 mi item M. , "*<»>>._. » o io-i o j__f$, mv» t^ s_ t. wt oa



BOT-HKBB ___f. Retail. „ . ,„ n n Rating Heel - .- » - ° f__g £ Boiling Beef .. o __ 0 0 Mutton, hind-quarter.. .. -» * " g „ fore-Quarter o*_«- v v Lamb, fore-quarter 1 „ it 0— 6 0 _ hind-quarter j" n r„ 0 7 Pork and Veal .. -. •• " „__ n 8 Steaks .. • _ ( C&w _Stw_a___i^mnt_-; 32» | nuxed, 2^t°3oS" FLOUR MARKET. Wholesale. _ __ d Su-aernne Flour, Bpdreßßod.perto» s _}* 0 0 FineFiour.ditto.household ..Sl-ius-i-* v . Adelaide, per ton 13 0 0 Oamarn, per ton -- ■• - "' j_ io o Dunedin, per ton 12 10 0 Canterbury, per toil ... ■• .'" £sios-8 0 0 Bran per ton (sacks lncludsd) » , , Sharps, per ton "..WOO Cabin Bread .._-•• 13 0 0 Oatmeal "* ' 18 0 0 Pearl Barley - - •■ " " Bay Atn> Cobv Market. Wholesale. „ b. d, s. d ,_ 2B.fi B Maize (Byd.) 1 0-i 2 Bay medow „ O-T) 0-0 0 ton pressed 5 0-6 0 (FUn.l 0 0-0 0 Lucei-o, do 6 0-8 iv Vvteat'iowii- B=§ . beaten) 8 M» Potatoes, nominal. RetaU. g d s d Hay owt. .0 0-0 0 Potafcsxew 0 1-R> ra*'""" j Wheat seed 5 6—c v S-EDS.-R3_iL fl Ryegrass ..8 0-0 6 Ccctafoot.,bl.8 0-7 0 imlian.do. ..7 0-8 0 Trefoil, b. 0 7-0 v Red Clo«-er,lb0 11-1 0 Ratstail, b. l eg 1 WhiteCloverl 0-1 3 Ti-notty,lb. 0 < " « Alsyke.lb ..0 0-1 3 Lucerne. 1» . Cow-grass, lb 1 2-1 3 Rape. R) -iJ-8 "JZ W-olpabks in quantity. 3s 3d W Sdeaoh corn sacks, 8s to 9s Gd per dozen. F^cto* wire Nob. 6,7 and 8. assorted. £1610s to £17 per ton Coal and Firewood Market. COAL.-Newct-itle (ship's side), cargo' S» P™ ton; yard, 10s to ias. Bay of Islands, pX£**Stf£ (3d; screened, _Ssod;ditto at the mine, 12s, snips Bide. 23s 6d. Waikato. at mine, ss; m A uc) uauu 17s 61 to 22b ; Taupiri, at mines, 6s 6d to 12. 1." yard, 18a to 21s: delivered, 2is to 293. W anfja rei. at mine, 8a 6d; yard (steam), 17s: houseneld, i. «' Miranda, at yard (household), 18s; Btc_in, lo- 1' K-frno (household), 255, dellvsrcd; steam, 2ps. Firewood.—Uncut, at wharf (cargo), 8s to B3 per ton: delivered. 12s; cut, lis to 16a. Kauri Gum and Flax Market. Gum la firm. The following sales have been effected since last WW>p2» ordinary Kaipara and Whangarei at to £37. Kaat Coast, £13 to £17; receipts for November aK"^t quality £19-£2Ml*>perton fungus ;: -V -V •'•' "--Perlb BUILDINO MATERIAIA « TiMBER.-Boards and ScantllDg, 100 ft.. best, lJrsE_dßu-. * I beat plane* togwg and grooved, first-class, l*_6d ; second ditto, 1W» 6d. -_Jsl Cargo, best, 1_ to Us; sec-class, 8» 12_: «t?i_VTKreo R_l_,«3Mb perlOO; PjriJ* £_at_ £6: Shingles, Ha per 1,000; Hobart tS-5 P-fcsS mI w«: 6". I 9*: Hobart Town rails, 903, selling quotations. _,_,. Bricks (at W hau. 110a per 1,000; Town Ywds. £2 53: delivered. £2103. Drain pipes. pe_m (6 inches bore), 30s lilnobcs. lis; 3 inchej.*, 2 inches, £210a per 1,000 socket glazed PlP<f-M inches 2s6d per foot; 15 inches, 2s per foot, E* inchca, is 6d per foot; 9 inches, Is per foot 7 & inches, (3d per foot; 1 inches, id per foot. _!_•-, slacked, la por bushel: quick lime ln sack. Is 6d to _; ground liuie, - Od. fcjpecial Advert-sementß. TmROM X> A B- 1- S. The Most magnifioknt CrktonnkS KVER SnOWN IN A-G_LAND,- Ex Orient Steamer' Garonne' Just Opened, And on Salo by GARLICK _ CKANWKLL Nickel Plated FRENCH AND HALF TESTER Jron 2_JKDSTSAD3 -* very handsome, and a novelty. Just Landed, kx Hbemionb. LAKGEST STOCK OF BEDSTEADS IN AUCKLAND AT THE pITY rTALL * RCADE. pAKLICK & HOUSE FURNISHERS _-_xt-_- _t„__-'-iDI A__L_S. CANE LOUNGES FOR VERANDAHS. BLACK AND WHITK WOOL HEARTH RUG& TAPESTRY, BRUSSEL, & STAIR CARPET. CHURCH PEW SEATING, Veb. Nice, and Preferable to Cushions. GARLICK & CRANWELL. 178, 180, AND 182, QUEEN-STREET. CEKTRAL DK4PEKY WAREHOUSE, TUEKE DOOKS BBLOW THE AUCKLAND SAVrriGS BANK. W. EATTRAY Is now holding bis MAGNIFICENT SHOW OF NOVEL TIES FOE THE SUMMER SEASON. His NEW WAREHOUSE has been fitted up so as to ensure the greatest convenience to the public. SPACIOUS SHOW ROOMS, with every modern improvement, ore a special feature In the New Estabiisnment. W. RATTRAY'S New Summer Costumes Are both Fashionable and Stylish. LADIES' COSTUMES in very*rioh Cashmere, trimmed with Broche Satin. Ombre Satins and Satin Cords in the Newest and Most Tasteful Styles. THE MOTHICR HUBBARD COSTUME, tor Walking and Morning Wear. Mantlss l Mantles l Mantles I A Bplendld assortment ef Satin Mantles. Caskmeke, Silk, Lase, and Fancy Mantles, in great vabietv. MILLINERY I H a¥s MILLINERY I MILLINERY I AND MILLINERY I MILLINERY 1 BONNETS. MILLINERY I LADIES' FASHIONABLE CAPS. UNDERLINEN DEPARTMENT. (' This Stock has been largely Increased, and W. R. li pro pared to execute Wedding and Layette Orders upon the shortest notice. DRESS DEPARTMENT. A Complete and Entirely New St', ok in Light and Dark Shades of UCMMer Matebials WABHING FABRICS in Great Variety Some Very Choice Patterns ot PLAIN and FANCY GINGHAMS FANCY RIBBONS AND TIES \ h 4.CH-3 in New Shades, CnxNiLLB Nets, &o, India Muslin and India Hand • sewn Embroidery THE SCHOOL GIRLS' UMBRKLLA Ladies' Sunshades, Satin and Fanoy. MORLEY'S HOc-lERY IN THE BBST MAKES. Ladies' Spun Silk Hose, new shades Ladies' White and Unbleached Cotton Hose, from 6d per pair Ladles' Coloured Cotton Hose, from Is per pair The New Double-kneed Cotton Hose in Ores at, Navy, and Black Children's Coloured Hoeo, from Is por pair W. RATTRAY'S enormous sale of Gloves enables him to buy with groat advantages to hisCustomera, and he has an immense variety to choose from, JUST OPENED, the New Undressed KID GLOVES, in black and dark colours. MANCHESTER^ AU W. Rattray's GOODS. Goods are now marked Family and House- in plain figures, holl Linen?, Tabl- W. Rattray will Bell tags, Towoli-gB, very cheop. The Cash Shsetlngs, and Buyer will find It to his Calicoes. -Avantage to inspoct American Twill and }-Vf. R.'a Stook. and Cambric Calicoes, receive good value for splendid make and his money, finish. All VV. B. _ Regular Window Nettings Customers will receive and Curtains. tho benefit of Low- Splendid Cretonnes, priced Goods. Sec, Seo. J CLOTHING AND GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING. 200 Heelong Tweed TROUSERS and VESTS, 21s The Kaiapol Tweed Suits, made up specially for Boys and Youths, very suporior Boys', Youths!, and Men's STRAW HATS, Is lid Rents'Chino Silk, Merino, and Felt Helmet', Sec 250 Gents' Fashionable Tweed .SUITS; low price 60s 150 Men's Sydney Tweed COATS, 19a 6d TO1 ILL lAM TPJ ATTRAY, j GENERAL DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, , J?3, 18?, AND 182, QOKE^STHSBT, I



__JJpecialJWverte* T^ ! i -pißßi yanEj| GREAT CLEARING SALS OF gTOCK, Commencino on FRIDAY NEXT, IStu NOVEMBER, * ■"—■_» i i | Samuel Coombes & Co: | "SAVING PURCHASED FOR CASH THE . WHOLE Of THE SALVAGE STOCK i or A, LINABUKY & GO.'S, AMOUNT-NO TO 1 VJPWABDS OF TWO THOUHANI POUNDS, WILL OFFER THB SAME FOR SALS, COMMESCIN- ON -Friday, tbk 18th. come early and secure thi BARGAINS I DURING IBIS BALE WE SHALL OLOS _ OUB PREMISES AT SIX O'CLOOK IN THE EVENING. OUB PREMISES WILL BE CLOSED ON THUBSDAY, IN OBDEB TO PREPARE TBE STOCK FOR SALE. QAMUEL QOOMBES & #ift, THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING & DRAPERY COMPANY, 86, QUEEN.STRBET, NEXT AUCKLAND HOTBL,



Special Aaverxisementa. Q. m E A T jpi I It _j! AT liINABURY « Co.'S. THE ENTIRE STOCK MOKE OR LESS DAMAGED. Q AL E *pjT 0 W O n- WE MUST CLEAR OUT THE ENTIRE STOCK AT ANY PRICE, To make room for oxtonslverepair, to Buildings. j SHOP K-Z-Hty to AVOID TUB C.RU-11.



A groat many neuralgic aißcascs, when aggra vated, become spasmodic, and it is In this part tioular stage or typo of the disease, that tho great molllflor, known oa Udcrfpo Wolfe's Schiedam Aroruatio Schnapps, asserts its eupremocy. It soothoa tho nerves by its gently dittusivo proper ties, allays irritation by its quiotlng effects, and toning the system, strengthens tho organs, so as to perfect functional action.