SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

man water ITWB1 TWB KveDlnAlo-? ,„ „» HIGH WAI4K f To-morrow Morning, 10.27 BUNBET.—This Evening, 6.51 BUNKIBE.-To-Morrow Mornlnß, iM MOON'S AGE.-Firßt Quarter, 29th UlO P.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVBNINO. Edith, sohoooner, Hughes, f rom Rarotonga SpeedweU, ketoh, Taylor, from Thames

TO-DAY, Mariner, sohoonor, Queen, from Russell WelUngton, 8.5,, Farquhar, from RusseU Glenelg, s.s., Stephenson, from Tauranga jj Albion, b.»,, Weuater, from Russell *JO3ophlno, sohooner, Moulden, from Rnssell Gem, gohooner, Pearse, from Meroury Bay

DEPARTURES.

IAST BVKNINO. Argyle, s.s,, Crawford, forWhangarol to-day. „ .. Albion, 8.5., Webster, for the South CMl?oo Bn^ae^?orWhangarel

IMPORTS.

Pur Kdlth from ■ Altutaki- SO barrels pine wSes, *6W cocoanuts, 80,000 oranges. 222 Batons ume-Juloe, 20 bundles bananas. TKrarinna Coastwisb —Mariner, from Kus ■eU^fflstonS.-Josjphlno.fVom Russell, with 100 tins coal; Gem, from Mercury Bay, With 24,000 feet Umber. OtrrwAßDS Coastwisb.-Adah, for Tairua; Ruby, for Thames: Christina, for RusseU. Tho S.s. Albion left for southern ports at 3 p.m. to-day! Passengers :-M!Bseß J. Watt Tanner Knight, Adele, J. Hawkins. Mrs Stlchbury (2) and 3 children, Mrs Weßt, Mr and Mrs L. Moßowan, Messrs Harding, Freooe, Lease, CtSeTuerald. Brooks. Blllott, West. Welsh. Robertson, Dillon, Boott, J. Cavanagh, Beau mont, and Grossman. Tho schooner Caledonia entered out at the Customs for Norfolk Island to-day, and the Coronet for Waltapu. Tho brlgantine Lapwing was dookod to day to have her ooppor oloaned. Who new ferry boat model ™a.? e.b'i M*]ii' Logan, ot North Bhoro. was exhibited in Messrs T. and 8. Morrins window to-day, and attraotod considerable) attention. The 8.8. Glenelg, from Tauranga thismominjr, brought the following passengers:-Miss Wtl- SonrMessrß Knee (2), OoUlus, G. A Mann, Camp bell. Hay, Buohanan. Graham, W. Robinson, Mokay, Ruuoiman, Bishop, Norrls, and Captain MoKretfor. ThesohoonewMawppa, Atlantto and Queen were at Barotonga when the Edith latt.

The sohooner Pirate called at Barotonga while the Edith was in that port.

The schooner Edith arrived from Rarotoupta last evening. She left Auckland on October 11, reaohed Rarotonga on the 27th. left for Altutaki on November 3, and ufter a stay there of four days, again sailed for Auckland, via Rarotonga; whiohplaoe was left on Thursday the 10th. Mado tho Poor Knights at 4 p.m. on Thursday; thence to harbour fresh southerly breeze.

The as. Wellington arrived from Rnssell early this morning. Pasaongers:—Mrs and Miss SUUwell, Mrs Trotter, Miss MaomiUan, Mr and Miss asoKwin, Key. Hammond, Messrs Drommond, Reid, Dalton, Qoldswortby, Sulli van, MoUeod, Goffe, May, Jagger. Browne, Jackson, DaUey, Gorman, and 3 steerage.

LAUNCH OF THE VICTORIA.

The new steamer built for tho Devonport Ferry Company, by Mr O. BaUoy, was launohod from his shipbuilding yard today. A laige number ot persons Were present, both on shore and on one of the o6mpanv a boats whlohlay off. At a few minutes r«{ 10 o'olook all was got reaay. and When the steamer began to move, Miss Annie Quick stepped forward and broke the orthodox bottle of champagne in floe style, naming the vessel the "Victoria. Hence the vessel went smoothly over tho ways and into the harbour, the anchor being dropped when deep water was reached. The steamer sat very gracefully on the water, and caused many expressions of admiration. An adjournment was then, made to the boat-shed where refreshments were laid out. Mr R. M. Stark pre sided, and opened with a few remarks con gratulatory on the event. The following toasts were drank and suitably responded to :-"|he Chairman ot the Ferry Company." responded to by Mr K. Allison; "The Builder," responded to br Mr a Bayley: "The Devonport Steam Ferry Company," responded to by Mr K. Alli son : ".Miss Quick,"coupled with tho name of Mr Qulok, and responded to by the latter: "Mr 3.8. RusßeuV (fsarcaeUoaUy* by MrXJulok; ••The Workmen?" "Mr R. M. Stark," "The Ladiee," "The Presß," and "Visitors." The latter toast was responded by Captain Webster, of the Albion, who expressed muota pleasure at seeing so much cordiality evidenced in the pro ceedings, and expressed a hope that he might won become better acquainted with the Auok land neiple. Most of the speakers spoke in Bightennsof thonewvßSoel, and of Mr Bailey's worlanauship. The Victoria wiU probably be In ninnlng trim about Christmas.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

V Wklunoton, yesterday. Sailed; Rtagarooma; ».s t , for Auckland via Bast Coast ports. Passengers:-Mrs Haltett, Messrs Macalieter, Rowe, Griffiths, and Alex ander, and six steerage. . : ■

i ■> HoktWka. tUs day. Sailed: Alhambra, for Melbonrn». The Bank of New Zealand shipped by her 348SozS. gold. Lyttbxtos. yesterday. Arrived: Kmperor, prig, from Newcastle. , NEW YORK, November 23. Arrived: The barque Rapido, from Auckland on August 7.

COMMERCIAL.

KvKNitro Stab Offloo, Saturday. Mr R. Arthur reports of his Friday's vale: Fowls, Is Od to 2s Od; turkeys. 2s lOd to Ss 3d; Keese. 3s 9d: docks. Is lOd to 2s 3d: Aylesbnry, •to; ohloks, 8d to Is 2<l; pigs, 6s fld to 7s 9d; potatoes. 3s 8d to 7s; old potatoes, Is 31 to 2s Sd: peas, Is 2d to Is 3d per peok; onions (now), Old to 2}d; oats, 2s 61 to 3s; maize, 4s to Is 10a; bran, fis 3d per sack; sharps, 6s 6d per JflOlbs; flour, «8 to «U 10s; oatmeal, lla to 14s; chaff. 2a per Bade; cheese, Id to sid; bacon. 4d to 9d; butter, ljd to 7d; apples, 13s 6d to 20s; goose berries, iH to 84 per lb. Fruit, ex s.s. Berp, from Sydney, sold as follows :~Orango», 7s 9d to 8b id; mandarins, 7s 14 to 73 Gd; cherry plums, iJdperlb. ■MKSaita Oj.bbinks aiid Tayior report :— Poultry fetohed from Is Bd to 3s each; Cochin China, 8s: Spanish, 3s 6d; turkeys, 4a sd: young Digs, os. Produce: Earns and bacon, 3d to 6a, perlb: Wsiroa ohese, *d to 4Jd: Canterbury, old, lid to Hi per lb; salt butter, W; carrots 3s Bd per saok; cabbages, 2d 6d; boef, 2d per lb; new potatoes, 3s ad to 58 per owt: old, £2 per ton; oats, 2s to 3s; maize, Is 3d; bran, Se; sharps, fis 6d; chaff, 2s per bag; oatmeal, Us 6d; barley, Ss; floor £9 to £12 10s per ton.

Mail Notice.

MAIIS WILTi CtOBK AS UNDBB.—

This Day. For Thames, ncr Rotomahana, at 4 p.m. For Tairua, per Ada, at 4 p.m.

Monday, 23th Instant. For Tairua, per Blslnor, at 9 a.m. For Coromandel, per Ooromandol, at 11,30 a,m, For waitars, per Hannah Mokau, at 8 a.m. For Australian Colonies, per Hero, at 1 p.m. For RusseU and Kawalrawa, per Riogarooma, at 3 pan. For Wottiangi, per Flngal, at 3 p>m. For RusseU, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per Glenelg, at 4 p.m. For Taoranga, Ohineniuto, and Opotlkl, per Glenelg, at 4 p>m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at S pan.

Tuesday, 29th instant. For Walwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, por Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Taranaki and Southern ports, per Wanaka, at 11a.m. Tuesday, 6th Decombsr, Per n.s. City of Sydney, as follows ;— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America. Canada, British Colombia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a,nv 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 wUI be due in London on Tues day, January If, 1832. a B. BIBS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Poßfroffloe. Auokland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

November 26,1881.

St. Matthew's Bazaar and Fanoy Fair," Chat ter Box "and the " Woodman," until 9 p.m.

Public Meeting of ML Albert Residents.-Mt. Albert Hall, 8 p.m. Y.M.O.A.—Devotional and Bible Reading, 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

HAWKINS.-On the 26th instant, at Aratapn, the wife of Mr. Basil Hawkins of a son.

Marriage.

HKRD-WOOLLK ST.-At the Registrar's Office, Auokland, on November 23rd, Edtrard James Herd, eldeßt son ot Mr Matthew Herd, late of Belfast, to EUen, eldest daughter ot Wm, Woolley, of Mount Eden, late 22nd Regiment, and granddaughter of the late William Grimg ?mry Carpenter, Mount Pleasant Farm, Men dip, Somersetshire, Kngland. POLLARD—BEATOtf.-On the 21th November, at Trinity Church. Otahuhu. by the Rev. Mr. Gould, Charles Pollard to Janet Beaton, both of Auokland.

Death.

FITNEBa-On November 23rd, at Valley Road, Mount Kden, Jane, relict of the late Georga ITltness, aged 83 years. Her end was peace. The funeral will leave Valley Boad at 3 p.m., and corner of Kyber Pass Road at 3,30, on Sunday next, Friends will please accept this invitation. MONTROBB.-On November 25, at the residence of C. O. Montroae, West-street, Newton, Caroline Ann, agud 3 years and 1 month, third daughter of O. O. and Matilda Montroae. 2IOORE.—On November 22nd, John Campbell Godfrey, second son of John' C. G. Moore, aged 3 years. The funeral will leave his father's residence, . Spin's Lane, Karangahace JKoad, to-morrow (Sunday), at 3 o'olook. friends please ascopt this intimation, NIOHOLLB.—At his mother's residence, Upper Queen-street, John Benjamin, youngest ohlld of Mrs. A. Nloholis. aged 2 months. The funeral will leave his late residence to morrow (Sunday) at half-past 3 p.m. READ.—On tbe 36th instant, at her late re* sidonoe, Richmond, Harriett, wife of Mr- George Read, aged 73 years.

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26,1881.

Wot the cause that lacks aulilance. For the wrong that needs resistanc For the future in the distance. And the good that we can do.

Leadikg matter is again crowded out of to night's issue by the pressure of long election reports.

Two letters on the Good Templar vote and the approaching elections, and Mr Thwaites's address to the electors of City North, appear on our fourth page to-day.

The txiends and supporters of Sir GeoTce Grey are invited to attend a meeting in the Albert Hall on Monday evening.

Mr Matthew Henderson's design for improvements (o St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church has been accepted..

A ma n named Emil Pearson, who was token to the Hospital by the police while suffering from a fit, is now deing very well,

Detective Jef&ey is at Whangarei making enquiries into an attempted incendiarism. Two attempts were made to burn down a house there by placing lighted gorse saturated with kerosene underneath it. One of the inmates is strongly suspected' of being the offender.

It will interest a number of people to know that Mr Theodore Brown advertises that he will settle on the Melbourne Cup on and after to-night.

Announcements of Sunday services at Auckland places of worship will be found in the usual column.

The two Thames Naval Volunteers who were left behind at New Plymouth suffering from qUinsy returned by the Macgregor to day, having recovered from their illness.

Mr Worthinjjton gave another of his course of historical lectures lust evening in Wellesley-street school. The subject of the discourse was the period o.E Charles the First.

Miss Lloyd of Victoria-street wishes to contradict a report which has gained curren cy that the money stolen from her shop has been recovered. A either the money nor tbe robber has yet been traced.

The charge against Andrew Smith, of Princes-street, for allowing his big dog " Toby," to be at large, and attacking tho son of Sergeant Bulford, occupied tho most part of the time of the Folice Court, yester day, and resulted as was anticipated in a dismissal.

The New Zealand Shipping Company have opened a branch in Liverpool, and the following vessels have already sailed from that port, under their lag :—Alestis, for Wellington nud Auckland. ; Himalaya, for Otago; Loch Kerr, tor Lyttelton. It is intended, by tho company, to establish a regular line from Liverpool to tho principal ports at the colony. A team of cricketers are practising at Tauranga for a trip to Auckland. They leave there iv tho Glcnelg, on Friday Decerobor 9th, and will arrive hero on tho following day. It is probablo that matches will bo arranged with tbo leading local clubs. It is said that the Bay of Plenty men arc rather goon1.

Mrs Bernard Mooro's practical lecturo on "Nursing," at tho Young Men's rooms, was fairly attended* Col. Haulluin occupied the chair and briefly introduced Mrs Mooro, who received a cordial greet ing. Tho subject of bandaging occupied somo time, with practical examples of this uecessary part of nursing. A young minister from the South volunteered as a " patient," and by his humorous remarks caused somo amusement.

By an advortiaoment which appears in another column it appears that a concert, in aid of the building fund of the Komucra Masonic Hall, will be held on the 13th of next month in tho newly-erected Hall, and we arc informed that by tho success which has attended the rehearsals, a pleasant evening's musical e&tortuimnent may bo expected.

A dingy race for £5 a side, between Masters Howson and Bailey was pulled in the harbour this afternoon, but was not finished ia time to permit of tho rosult to be announced this iaafte.

Trade botweon New York and Auckland is being roatored by the Kuugaroo lino of vessols which have recently commenced running to this port direct. Two vessels aro already on the way thither, and Messrs 11. P. Barber, the Auckland agents, announce that a third will bo placed on the berth in January, and that orders sent by the outgoing mail will reach New York in sufficient tiuie to allow of goods being shipped by that vessel.

The business tra¥isa2icd at tho Police Court to-day occupied sovoral hours, but with one exception tho cases brought for ward wore of little interest. Maggie Wall pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, and was discharged. In tho case of trespassing on the railway, preferred against John Smith, the defendant wasdismissed. Arthur O'Connor was charged with aßsanltiiiL' Letto Kohl by striking him on tho head with a stick, Mr Earl appeared for prose cutor and Mr Tolo for the defence. A good deal of evidence was taken for both sides, and alter due consideration tbe Court decided that an assault had been committed, but the evidence showed that it was not so serious. Defendant must pay a fine of 40s and cants, or in default, seven days.

A very pleasant ovehing party to conclude the season of tho Symonds-atreot Social Union was held last evening in tho Parnell EaXU Only a limited num ber of tickets had been issued, and conse quently there was none of tbo me convenience and discomfort which ar the invariable results of over crowding. The brass band of No. 3 Volunteer Company contributed the dance music,and contribn ted materially towards the pleasure of the guests. The committee were energetic in their efforts to increase the amusement of the visitors, and they suc ceeded so admirably that the gathering was exceedingly sociable throughout. The duties of M.O. were capitally porformed by Mr A. Bartlctt. Dancing was continued until an early hour this morning, the usual intermission taking place for refresh ments, which wero liberally supplied.

The late performance ot tho Auckland Dramatic Society at Kemuora closes the present season. During the recess several new comedies and dramas Will be rchersal aud understudied for production early in the fall of tho year. The Club has lately enrolled many influential and hard-working new members, and stands altogether in a most flourishing condition.

Last night Mr Abbott commenced set tling in connection with bis two sweeps on the Melbourne Cup, and by noon to-day cheques representing about £0,000 bad been issued—about two-thirds of the total amount invested. Holders of starters in No. 1 sweep received £45 net; non-starters, £27 188. Starters on No. 2 take £18 18s ; non-starters, £14145. Tho holders of the threo placed horses in No 2 sweep, with the net amount of their prizes, are:—Mr Levinson, £668 8s; Mr Bennett, £284 it. Mr Wales, £142 2s. To the unsophisti.' cated observer the stream of persons enter ing the National Bank to-day, the idea must have occurred that a financial panic was on the tapis. All thebig prizes have been paid, with the exception of the third in the £10,000, and the first in the £3,000.

The charming little village of Dovonport is daily progressing in wealth and beauty, and to enable the residents to keep pace with the districtt Mr A. E. Fenton has this day opened a drapery and clothing estab lishment in the Victoria-road. The stock is all newly imported, is replete with every article of feminine and masculine adorn ment, and will be sold at and under town prices. Mr Fenton will keep his extensive stock sorted up daily from the principal warehouses of Auckland, so that his patrons can always depend upon obtaining any article they require without the expense or inconvenience of going or sending to town.

Designs for the improvement and addi tions to St. Andrew's Church, Auckland, have been subjected for some time for com petition by architects, and several very handsome designs were presented. One in the Grecian-Doric order was approved of. The old building is undisturbed externally or internally. The additions to the church are first a massive portico with four fluted columns standing 13ft. in front out from the present entrance, being 25ft. high and 4ft. in diameter, with capitals surmounted by an entablature and pedi ment with an ornamented tympanum, the height of which is 45ft. On tbo North- West corner ia a tower, 17ft. square, the first story of which corresponds with the portico in Grecian-Doric order, the second story is in the Grecian-lonic order, and the third story in the Grecian-Corinthian order. A bove this last story is a dome and spire, making a total height of 123 ft. The pre sent side walls of the church are made .to correspond with the front, and the whole of the building externally is to be plastered with Portland cement. There is also to be a vestry and waiting-room on the South end. Mr Matthew Henderson ia the archi tect to whom the premium Is awarded for the best design. The plans are to be ex hibited in Mr Chapman's, bookseller, Queen-street.

We observed with regret amongst our telegrams last evening from Brisbane the announcement of tbe awfully sudden death of Mr Philip George Myers, member of the Sydney Legislative Council. Ho left Sydney on the 10th inst. in the best of health and spirits to get married in Bris bane. Mr Myers was in business here some years since, and during the short time he was resident made a host of friends, being universally esteemed and respected by all who knew him, taking not only a warm and active interest in all matters affecting his own community, but a leading part in the formation of one or two societies, having for their object the amusement and instruc tion of young men; and, on his departure for Goulborn, N.S.W., where he has since resided, received a very elegant ad dress, eijped by every member ot his own community. In Goulborn he took a very active part in numerous societies, and was President of th<#School of Arts, &c. He was elected by a arge majority to represent the important electoral County of Argyle at the last election in New South Wales, and from his urbanity, zeal and ability, there was icason to believe he would be a very rising man. His unexpected death, of which no particulars have reached town, is a great loss to his constituents, and to his relations and friends, by whom he was universally beloved and admired. Mr Myers was a brother of Mrs P. A. Phillips, of this city. .

Our New Plymouth correspondent telegraphs that at Titokowaru's trial, when Captain JSorthcroft had testified to Tito's threat, and his question—" Have the white people iorgotten Moturoa and NutuoTo Mann "—Tho gallant captain, in reply to the question, said : " Wo most decidedly got the worst of it ut both fights." Titokowaru pleaded guilty to the charge of using threatening language, and was bound over to keep tho peace in two sureties of £250 each, or twelve months' imprisonment. When having Court ho shook hands with Mr Lloyd, of the Manata Hotel, and told him to look sharp and sjet home. Tito was quite unconcerned, and, in defence, said ho simply knew nothing of what had been said in evidence.

Burglaries.—Another daring attempt to rob j a house, but the would-be burglars were frus trated, although not altogether so, as the in mates had only that day purchased one of the far-famed Bolipse Cottage Stoves of Herbert H. timith, and had paid away all the money they had in the house. The would-be burglars, seeing tho new stove,wished they had come a day bo fore, but seeing how well it looked, they were desirous ot Boeing how well it cooked, and there tore went to tho pantry, and there loft another testimonial as to its merits for good baking by tho targe quantity they ato. A word to the wise is sufllolent. Get one of these staves and thus keep your money from the burglars. Thoy re- Brottßd not going to Smilh'c, sb he seems to have all the money by the number of houses they have been to and seen his stoves in, but it would h&vo been no use, as he always banks it, and they aro rather afraid of him, as ho is suoh a good hand at we(i)lding the iron,—Advt,

G. Hnliuo, Butcher, Queen-street, list of prices :—Wholesalo: Price of mutton, 2}d: qr. or side of beef, 2)d; pork, 3}d and M. Ketall: Mutton, Zd. 3d and Id; roast beef. Sid, •Id and Sd; pork, from 3d to sa; veal; lamb, per qr, from 2s; corned logs ot pork and rounds of boot, oxtongnos, oornod beef, best quality, 3d; in lOOlbs. 20Olbs, or 30Olbs barrels, 2Jd, de livered on board or railway; atmospheric Rausages, Id ; Gorman sausages. Od; discount to tho trudo.-I Advt.J

SUICIDE OF A LUNATIC.

CONBTAUMC i. 8. Kelly arrived from Mercury Bay by the sohooner Gem this morning. He brings partloultrs ot tho drowning of a lunath named John Mains, whom ho had In obarge on the passage up. On Wednesday last the Con stable's attention was oallnd to the peculiar unties of a Gorman namod Mains and proceeded to arrest him. Mains was near tho water when ho saw his pursuer coming and jumped into the water, apparently with the object et drowning hlaisolf. With tho assistance of a young man named Robert White Conßtpblo Kelly secured his man, and.took htm on board the schooner Gkini.hando'iflllna him to a attain on the vessel's doflk. When ol? the " Hole in tho Wall,"on tho passage. Mains wus permitted to have a change ot clothing, thoso h» was wearing; being wet through, lla wai again flxod up with the hand oufrt, and tho constable turned to remove sowe bags wliloh were In the war. While thus en gaged. Captain Pierce, who was steering, cried out "Han overboard I" when It was seen that tho prisoner wai gone, and a boot could just be observed disappearing under the water. Tho boat was got ont and rowed over the spot nearly one hour and a half, rto trace Of the man could bo found, and tho boat had to return after an uniuooesßfiu. Boaroh. Inspection showed that the handcufft wore defective and had given way to the efforts ot the .prisoner to disengage himself. But little is known of Mains tavo that ho came to Mercury Bay on Tuesday last and that he was rather eccentric In his notions.

DROWNING ACCIDENT AT THE BARRIER.

Mr Arthur Pittar, manager of tbo Great Barrier Land, Harbour, and Mining Company, who arrived hefo from tho island this morning, reports a Caso of drowning at Fiteroy Harbour on Thursday last. At about half-past nine o'clock on tho morning of that dato ho was standing at his gate^ with it telescope watching a small boat, in which Were two men. Tho little craft was entering Kaiarara Bay, and had a sail set, although there Was little pr no wind. Presently lid observed the boat capaizo when within twenty yards of the shore. Both the occupants sank, and only one%apncared. He struck out vigorously, iuidtoeaehed the shoro in safety. The other man"was not afterwards seen. Mr Pittar speedily collected a crow, and proceeded to the scone of tho accident. They found no sign Of tho miasing man except his hat^ The man who escaped is named Harris. Ho informod tho party that with his mate* Bartlett, ho had been bringing a barrel of beef ashore. Bartlctt moved the cask which caused the accident, Bartlett said to Harris, "You swim nflhore; I wil follow you." When ho reached the beach he looked back, but all that was to be seen of his mato was his hat. Mr Pittar is of opinion that tho unfortunate man was seized by a shark, as those voracious mon sters wore very numerous in the bay that morning.

OUR BURGLARS.

AN UNFOKTUNATE LOVER "SMASHED" AT DEVONPORT.

The burglarious excitement still exists, Romowhat unnecessarily, as no caso of housebrcaking with robbery has been re corded since Sunday. As wo anticipated, one innocent wanderer has suffered in the general panic. An unfortunate fellow who went to visit his sweetheart last ovening was mistaken for a burglar, and got half killed before he had presence of mind to explain matters. Thomas Noonan is a butcher employed on board the steamer Hero which arrived here yesterday. On the lost occasion when he visited this port he left the key of his box in charge of a servant girl for whom ho ia said to entertain some little affection. He went in search of bis lady friend last evening, and after numerous delays discovered that she was staying at Mr Peatherstone's house, North Shore. It was then eleven o'clock, but he was determined to see her, and accord ingly took passage by the last ferry boat. He reached tho house safely, wont round to the bacfodoor and knocked, but a nobody came, he sat down on tho verandah and fell asleep. Ho was under the im pression that nobody had heard him, but was rudely deceived, being suddenly awakened by two persons armed with poker and stick. He was then dragged into the house, and set upon most unmercifully, the blows falling fast and furious over his un fortunate body. Finally the supposed burglar was carefully tied up, so that he could not escape, and word of the capture was sent to the police at 3 o'clock this morning The affair created a tremendous excitement in town, and before 5 o'clock Mr Pardy, with Bovcral of the dotoctivo staff and police force, had assembled at tho watormens steps to consult upon the beat mode of procedure. It was _ decided to use the .police boat, which was accordingly manned and pulled over the water at the fastest time yot on record. Arrived at North Shore, they pro ceeded to Mr Featherston's house, collared the man, walked him down, and placed him carefully in the boat, strict guard being kept. The return trip was also very smartly accomplished, and "our burglar" was in the lock-up in a very short time. Tho excitement was cooled down a little then, and all began to make enquiries. Inspection revealed the fact that poor Noonan had received a very Bevere beating, the most serious hurt being a broken arm — and all because he went to sleep undor his girl's window. He waß brought before the Court to-day, and charged with being illegally on the pre mises. His lady friend put in an appear ance, and on seeing prisoner at once acknow ledged that he was her sweetheart, who was as deeply in whisky as in love. Mr Feathereton would not press tho charge under the circumstances. His Worship gave prisoner a few words of caution, and discharged him, probably considering that he had suffered enough already. We hope the public will not be rash in treating "sup posed burglars " in the future, but use more circumspection in their proceedings, especi ally if they have servant girls. U Noonan had been killed his assailants would have been placed in a most lamentable position.

THE GOOD TEMPLAR VOTE AND THE ELECTIONS.

(To the Editor). Sib,—l would like to know If the three gentle men mentioned by "Good Templar" in rour issue of to night, were regularly appointed as delegates to select candidates to represent ns in Parliament, and if so.by what society or lodges; and I would like farther to know It their con ducthas been approved by the bodies they re present. Until lam informed on both ot those points, I will think their recommendation will carry with it marvellously little weight. I can not help thinking that some of those nominated | will bo surprised themselves, and will be ohuok llng over their good fortune, for they must feel conscious that they have done nothing to seoure the vote ot the Temperance reformers. I feel as if the caves was degradod and to some sx tent prostituted. It Is this kind of thing that Rives one a sort ot "scunner" at the adminis tration of teetotal affairs in Auckland. If total abstainers will act In this manner, they deserve suoh treatment as t-ey received** from the Education Board with respeot to Dr. Richardson's book-the reading ot which In our public Bohoolß would haye done ; more than hall a-dozen Aots or Parliament for the cause and the country. Never will total abstinence be a power in the community until its professors resolutely determine only to sap port those who have supported it. Had some ol our old Identities como forward aB candidates for legislative honours, and had the temper ance body resolved to give them a blook vote, I could have understood it. but the present tioket —taken as a whole—is outside of my sympathies altogether.—l am, &a, PM. P.S. Mr Peacock either moved or neconded a resolution in favour of the introduction of Vi, Kichardson's book, and Mr Clark spoke iv favour of it. This will have its influence with the total abstinence eleotor».-P.M,

TELEGRAMS.

(BY TKLKaJRAPH.—OWN OOBBESPONDKNT.)

COROMANDE!

L, this day.

A mill hand named O'Shca was drowned yesterday at Mercury Bay,

NEW PLYMOUTH, TRIAL OF RANGI

this day.

At the Police Court this morning, bangi Puahoaho (Lloyd) was charged withhavinp, iv November, unlawfully obstructed Mr Hursthouse in the execution of his duty, and refusing to leave the place (Parihaka) when requested so to do, and Inciting the natives to oppose the action of the Govern ment. This was a case under the West Coast Settlement Act, and is now being proceeded with.

PATEA, this day.

THE FLEETWING OFF.

The schooner Fleetwing got off the river banK last evening without injury.

WELLINGTON, this day.

SUICIDE FROM A BARQUE.

Information has been received that a young man named E. S. Bailley, formerly employed by Messrs Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co. as druggist and occa sional traveller, but recently dis charged for intemperance, jumped over board from the barque Malay on his voyage from here to Newcastle, for which port he was a passenger. A boat wAs promptly lowered, but life was extinct when tho body was picked up. Bailley had ken drinking heavily. . Authority lids been received here to open a Royal Arch Chapter of Druids for the North Island. The Manager of tho Albion Claim, at Torawbiti, reports having in the 25ft. of cross drivingl, Btruck a reef about 3ft. thick, showing rich gold;

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

VISIT OF THE PREMIER.

The Premier left this morning for Timaru, whence he. proceeds on Monday to Oamaru and Dune'dm.

sfOmting news.

'fc WAIKAT6 RACE ACCEPTANCES.

HAMILTON,

this day.

Hukdhs,—Sportsman, Tbe lark, and Doric.

SPKrao Handicap. — King Qua i Yatapa, Maori, Lara, Kocket, Vampire, Saunterer, and Dewdrop.

PARIHAKA NEWS.

[FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.

POJNGAREHU, this day. VISIT TO PAKIHAKA.

YotJB correspondent was inaide Parihaka last night, and found many men in Te Whiti'amceting'houso. TheTracwapirauTe Whctu, lately released, was there. Ho does not appear to consider himself par ticularly well treated iv regard to his con tinual imprisonment, attributed to tho murder of Brady, who, it is said, was not actually killed by him, but by Whatarau, whiltt he stood by like Saul consenting to tbe death of Stephen. No decline in the faith of the natives in To Whiti is observ able. No animus is expressed, and no retaliation intended against the Government for tho seixure of their arms. One man, noted of old for his bravery in warfare, ex pressed himsolf as perfectly resigned, and confident that when the Europeans bad learnt from revelations expected when Te Whiti is brought to trial,*and the Government i< tben convinced that no breach of tho peace was ever intended, their guns will be returned to them that they may shoot pigeons. Tbe old ohief of Ngatiraunui has < been returned, and the nativea »ay that Mr Parris brought him back personally to his whare. The i whole of the natives lately guarding the foncos sleep nixhtly at Pari haka in Te Whitl's old house-To Pata whiti. CONTINUED THEFTS. Great indignation is expressed at tho theft of their propeity from the houses lately occupied by them. Three saddles disappeared the night before last, and nightly depredations are made upon the blankets and clothing left behind by those forcibly removed by Mr Bryce and his con stabulary.

PAKURANGA HUNT CLUB.

There was a largo and fashionable as somblage on Ellorslio coarse to-day, attiac* ted by the Pakuranga Hunt Club races. The following were the results of the various events up to the time we went to press.

PAKiinANOA Hunt Club Stkkpmeohask Cop, of 25 soys., with a sweepstake of 1 soy. each; the second horse to receive amount accruing from sweepstake. Dis tance, about 3J miles, over fair hunting country. Laxqn's eh g Young Sledmore 1 Porcival's eh g Butcher Boy 2 Yonge's b m Misfortune 3 Mowbray's eh jr Awahou 4 Stephen's ns eh g Viceroy 0 Dunnett's b g Comus 0

Newmarket was scratched. The betting was 3 to 2 against Butcher Boy, 2 to 1 Awahou, 3 to 1 Sledmero and Viceroy, 4 ti 1 anything else. A splendid start was effected. At the double jump iv front of the stand Ssxon was dismounted but was up at once. Tbe wall was taken in grand style. Viceroy led up the hill with Sledmere second, Butcher Boy and Auction list. Comus, who was third, fell at the stonewall on thetop of the hill, hurt ing Dinnett about the face, Coming through the gate Sledmere and Viceroy came down at the jump near tho stand. Passing the stand, Sedmere led, Batcher, 2 ; Misfortune, 3. Sledmers baulked at the post and rail, but h's rider turned him in his own leiigth and got him over. Butcher Boy ran gamely, but hadn't the foot to overhaul fjledmere. The race between Misfortune and*Awahou for third place was grand. Awahou did not baulk once.

Durmet was taken to the hospital. Maiden Hukdlk Back of 20 soys. Di

tance, two miles,' over eight flights of hurdles. Open to all horses. Weight for age-4 years, lOst. 9!bs.; 5 years, list. 7 51b8.; 6 years and aged, 12st. lib. Tonks's gr g Greyhound, 12st. lib. ... 1 Kelly's b m Mignonette, 12st. lib. ... 2

It was seen from the first that neither Pacific or Lochnagar were in it. The latter bolted at tbe start of the second round. The run home from the back of the the course was most exciting. With every stride Mignonette was drawing on Grey* bound, and was nearly abreast of him withthe advantage of the inside run ning at the ' turn leading to tbe straight. Tonks cleverly got the inside position and his horse increasing its speed, cleared the remaining hurdle and came in a winner by 4 or 5 lengths.

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

MORNING LESSONS.

AFTBK singing, and prayer by the Key. C. Griffin, the examination of probationers was resumed, and Messrs Hudson, Spence, and Dellow,passed in their respective years. The Rev. G. T. Hammond took his seat. In the absence of the Rev. Hori TeKnri, the Rev G. T. Hammond, his superintendent minis ter, bore testimony to his character and work, and it was recommended that he pass tn his year. The examination of the Three Kings' students was next proceeded with. The annual reports of the Principal and of Dr. Kidd upon their work for the year were laid before the meeting. Mr J. Willis was recommended for circuit work. Messis Griffiths and Mather were recom. mended to remain in the College for a second year, and Mr Jones for a third year. In answer to the question—" What is the state of our Sunday-schools ?"—the following returns were made for the Auck land province :Teachers,427;scholars,3,s6B; average attendance, 2,429. It was found impossible to estimate exactly the number of volumes in the Sunday-school libraries, bat aver 5,000 volumes were returned. These statistics show a marked increase on the year. A resolution was pasted that the next district meeting be held daring the first week of November. The remainder of the morning was taken up in preparation for the financial district meeting, which commences on Monday, at 10 a.m,, when the lay representatives from the various circuits will be present with the ministers. Arrangements were made for tbe ministers from the country circuits to officiate in the city and suburban pulpits on the Sabbath!

CITY EAST ELECTORATE.

SIR GEORGK GREY'S SECOND ADDKBSS.

Sib George Grey last night addressed a crowded meeting of electors in the Lome street Hall.

Mr Alfred Aley was called to the chair, j upon the motion of Mr Thomas Mason, , seconded by Mr H. J. Syms. Sir George Grey's appearance upon the platform was hailed with loud and enthu siastic applause. Ho began his speeoh by saying that he appeared before them that night as a candidate for the representation of City EaaU It was the cuatom in Eng land, as well as in the colottiesi for persons seeking to be returned to Parliament to go after a dissolution upon what was vulgarly termed " the stump," when those who sup ported the Government of the day endea voured to justify their acts, while the Oppo sition candidates, of course, adopted the contrary plan of finding fault >Vith Ministerial actions, besides point ing out their blunders and shortcomings. His object that night was not, however, to 1 scan and criticise the administration of the Government, but rather to consider subjects which were bound up with the future wel fare of the country, aad in addressing him self to that subject he purposed to review the Premier's late speech. It was a most | unsatisfactory one, and disguised the actual condition of things from the people, besides putting an illusory complexion Upon many subjects which were engrossing attention. The Premier in the first place had said that I there was no fear of this country being reduced to the poaitibn of having its lands locked tip in a few hands. Nothing could be more contrary to lact. There was no dvilised country on the face of the earth which was in a worse position than New Zealand in that respect. The citation 6t a few figures Would abundantly demonstrate the truth of the statement. Thus in Ireland there were 135 persons who owned more than 10,000 acres of land each : In Mew Zealand there were 259 snch persons—so that in this respect alone New Zealand was twice as badly off as Ireland. Then in Ireland there were 90 persons who owned mere than 20,000 acres; in New Zealand there were 119 persons who owned more than 20,000 acres each. In Ireland there were li persons who owned more than 15,000 acres each; in .New Zealand there were 36 such persons. In Ireland there were threo persons who owned more than 100,000 acres each, and in New Zealand there were seven persons who owned more than 100,000 acres eacb. To take the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ire land, there were 290 persons there who owned estates of more'than 22,000 acres each on an average. In New Zealand, there were 259 persons who owned estate* of more than 25,000 acres each. In the United Kingdom, again, there wore 10,000 persons who owned estates of an average area of 5,000 acres each, while in New Zealand there were 16,000 persons who owned estates of 7,000 acres each. At tho prcmnt time, therefore, New Zea land was in such a state that it Mr Glad stone were here he would pass a land law for U3, similar to the Irish one. (Applause.) tn considering the comparative statistics which he had quoted, it was to be remem bered also that a great proportion of the large estates in tho United Kingdom were made up of mountains covered with heather and fit for carrying nothing more than a few grouse, the really good land being only of limited area. Here, however, the large estates referred to were, for the most part, the picked lands of the country—first-rate land selected with first-rate care. The evils likely to occur here in the future were consequently greater than those already existing in Ireland. When, therefore, such a prominent public man as Mr Hall took tho trouble to assure the people at large that this was not a country of great estates, nothing remained for them who thought with him (Sir George Grey), and knew the real facts of the case but to come forward, refute the misstate moats, expose tho wrongs of which they complained, and prescribe the remedy. When the Premier said that this was not a country of great estates, one felt impelled to exclaim, "What a magnificent imagi nation. What a capacity for grasping land. " (Laughter.) He had shewn them by the figures he had quoted the real state of matters, 'and in comparing it with that in Great Britain they most remember also that in this colony there were no here ditary estates accumulated through the course of centuries and transmitted from father to son, but unwieldy estates secured by early settler*, who, legislating for them selves and making their own conditions, gathered up in less than a generation a large proportion of the beic land in New Zealand, thus inflicting a grievous wrong upon pos terity through many hundreds of years. Ho did not believe that the people were so care less ot their children's interests, and so thoroughly occupied with the gratification of their merely sensual appetites, as to think lightly of this subject or to go to the poll without a single desire to facilitate the achievement of the needed re-

! forms. Yet that wa« what the Premier had said, and what his supporters had declared throughout the country. He scouted the notion and relied upon the electors to make its falsity plain beyond tne possibility of denial. Be was told that upon one of these , largo estates there were no more than 15 men employed—just sufficient, in fact, to look after the sheep,and that was but a type of a great many others. Sir George Grey then went on to explain the iniquities of the pre-emptire right system of taking up land, citing as he did so one case in which a strip of land, 15 miles in length, and extending along a public road, was taken up, thus shutting out intending settlers from the back country. The people who issued these regulations simply plundered the public estate, and the Acts of indemnity which they had subsequently passed for the purpose of protecting themselves increased rather than lesiened the enormity of the offence. Mr Hall sought to justify the condnct of these men by Baying that they had simply fulfilled the conditions, availed themselves of the advantages, and paid the price fixed by the Government, but he had conveniently forgotten to Add that they were themselves the Government, who had made those conditions, held out those ad vantages, and fixed those prices. They monopolised the land of the country, and thon imported people to add value to it by their thard industry—people who would bring children into the world to add still further to the value of the land, and who would be obliged to rear those children in penury and distress. It waa monstrous that these things should bo tolerated even for a day. (Loud applause). He looked from , the present to the rising generation for a redreesal of such grievances, for the achievement of the priceless reforms which he was advocating, and for laying upon a sound and permanent basis the foundations of a glpriou*, free, and powerful 'State. (Loud and prolonged applause.) 1 There were one or two other points which the people must consider and face. The scheme had been followed out with sagacious cunning of inducing the people to ailow the government of the country and ' the management of the colonial estates to remain in the few hands that had been holding them so lone;. One means for the attainment of that purpose was the legal ising of the system of plural voting, Mr Hall himself declaring that it was unfair that one class should be allowed to impose taxes which another — the propertied class—would have to pay. At present, he could show that a wealthy man was able to exercise 8 votes, and therefore was politically equal to 8 men, and the smaller the population of the dis trict in which be held his votes, of course the greater his power. A man might have large amounts ot money in the Bank, or valuable goods lying in a store, and he got no additional votes with them, but let him buy but a £25 holding, and he obtained with it a vote. If he were disposed to in crease his voting power he could, for the small expenditure of £240, purchase eight such holdings in as many electorates, and exercise a vote in respect of each. That would encourage the making of votes a marketable commodity, and at present they were really bought and sold, though not in a public way. A wealthy man could afford to purchase small holdings for the nee of the votos which they brought him, in order to advance the interests of himself or his relatives, but the poor man could not. The tendency was to place power in the hands of the few rich people. In the last session of Parliament he would have managed to limit the number of votes exercisable by any one man to two, but the Government, pleading time for con sideration, evaded a division, and then, on bringing the bill forward again, secured their ends. Then he tried, and would have succeeded in limiting the number of votes to three, but the Government foreseeing the result dropped the Bill altogether, the consequence being that it was possible now, as he had said before, for wealthy men, if they so pleased, to exerciso as many as eight votes. The effect of this was felt in the taxation which fell upon the people through the Customs, while the land, which meant the capitalistc.escaped lightly. The people, therefore, who imposed the taxes weie not those who paid them. (Applause.) He did not wish to carry bis own ideas into opera'

tion, but rather having thought them out and placed them before the country to allow the younger and more energetic men what honour there was in the carrying them out. He was getting old and would rather do the thinking while others roducod his thoughts and plans to praotice. Another wrong which the people should get rectified was the division of cities into a number of single constituencies, thus in creasing the power of the landowners and restricting chat of the artisans and working men. Mr Hall was now impressed with the desirability o£ making the Upper House elective—giving each Island an equal num ber ot representatives—and, presuming that the people of the Island wore allowed to vote for the whole of the prescribed number ot members, the curious result would ensue that the Upper House would be the really popular assembly, and the House of Representatives, by plural voting arid the division of constituencies, would come to represent the moneyed classes. The Upper House could then afford to dispense with the other Chamber. Bat Mr Hall got over the difficulty by fixing a property qualifies tion as the basis of voting for members of the Upper House, so that neither Chamber would really represent the people* Either there sheuld be no property qualification at all, or no second Charnben (Loud applause.) All the great writers of the day were now in favour of the latter alternative. As early as 1852-53 he had experimented upon the value and efficaciousness of a siagle Chamber withmostsatisfactory results. The Provincial Councils were the experi ment. Knowing that there was no second chamber to review their legislation and correct any blunders in it, the Councils bestowed great care Bpbn it, and the effect, was that their Acts were mdre carefully drawn, more workable, and more liberal than were those of the General Government. (Applause). The speaker then proceeded to address himself to local matters. He thought the people of Auckland should in sist upon the completion of the main truuk line to Tairanaki with the least possible de lay, and he firmly believed that it the, pro vincial representatives were returned pledged to achieve that end, it would be done. It would give a wonderful impetus to the city and province in their advance npon the path of progress, along which they were now making such extraordinary strides. Every time he came up to the city he was greatly impressed with this fact, and nothing gave him a livelier sense of satisfac tion than to "note the signs of increased populousness and prosperity. He thought that some enquiry should also be instituted into the way in which the public lands had been lost to the community —as to how these millions of acres had dis appeared into private hands. In the interests and for the protection of other public men such an investigation was nece»sary. He was everywhere called a Communist, who wished the land divided among the peeple, but his answer was that the land was the people's. (Loud applause.) It was like calling " Communist a man who captured a robber, compelled him to dis gorge his ill.gottengains,and distribute them to their rightful owners. (Cheers.) Were the people to be ground down in hopeless poverty through the cupidity and greed of a few avaricious men seizing the national heritage—were the prospects of future generations to be blasted by their scheming —was young Hope to be throttled in this country and future generations obliged to pass from the cradle to the grave in abject poverty and unremitting drudgery, simply because of present inaction and apathy, while the spoliation of the public estate was going on? (Cheers). He knew the people better than, to think so, and trusted to them for building up the colony upon a sure and popular basis. (Renewed cheers.) tic bad devoted himself to the amelioration of the condition of the people, and in the prosecution of his efforts in that direction he was csreleas what blame was found with bim, what censure he encountered, or what slander was levelled at him. (Cheers.) He was resolved to persevere with his reforms deliberately, zealously, and steadfastly. (Enthusiastic cheers,) The people had some firm and faithful friends among the wealthy, who would unselfishly help on the popular cause. He recollected one such man of great wealth, addicted to simple habits, and averse to extravagance or self-gratifica tion, who, in the decline of life, determined to use the great influence which he possessed for the purpose of helping him (the speaker) in his endeavours to attain the things for which he had been fighting so long although himself one of that very class whose interests seemed to be threatened by what it was intended to do. That gentleman held, however, that in the general good the wealthy could not suffer — that in the general prosperity al! must participate and be benefited, and he had therefore said to him more than once—" Go fearlessly on, I will suppoit you to the very best of my ability." And he did it. That was the late Mr Wil son, former proprietor of the " Herald." He hoped and prayed that his mantle might fall upon those who had the power as tie had to ail them. May they follow his great example, tread in the broad foot tracks which ho made down to the decline of life, aad help on, with might and mam, the endeavour to attain those ends which once reached will bring great and lasting good for the whole of this country. Sir George Grey resumed his seat amid loud, prolonged, and enthusiastic cheering. Questions having been invited, A slip of paper was handed up to the platform, which the Chairman read out as follows : " JUid Sir George Grey attend the so-called Wellington Land League meeting, If so, did he hear any of the speakers advo cating the shooting of Irian landlords." (Loud cries of " Graham.") Sir George Grey replied: lam very glad that the opportunity is given me of answer ing this question, because I have heard so much about the matter. My answer is this —The whole of the Irish tenant farmers were suffering under oppressive land laws. (Hear, hear, and applause.) Perhaps you are not generally aware that the landlaws of England are worse for the tenants than even those of Ireland are. (Bear, hear.) Well, the Ministry at Home were about to pass an Act giving, as they thought, or hoped, relief to the Irish tenants. As I have stated in Auckland before, as well as at Welling ton, I ,was determined that Now Zealand should bear its part in this great matter and make its opinion known, and hearing of a meeting being held for the purpose of expressing the opinion that some relief was required by the people of Ireland, X felt it my duty to attend it. (Loud and prolonged cheering.) When the same question is raised with regard to England and Scot land, I shall attend meetings similarly. Then as to whether I heard any improper remarks, yon can see what I said, for the sperch was published, and I think a great many among you would take pleasure in reading it. If lam told that improper re marks were made at that meeting, I will dimply say that I was absent from It for a considerable time through being ill, and that while I was present I heard no improper remark. If I had, I should have {interfered, if the Chair man had. not. I should have expressed my opinion, and if denied that privilege, I should have left the meeting altogether. But I heard no such remarks, and therefore I took no such step. (Cheers). Written question No. 2—Would you bring in a Rill to make vaccination compulsory? (Laughter.) Sr Geo. Grey: Vaccination is compulsory. Renewed laughter and applause). A voici): "Graham's the vaccinator;" another voice: " Where's Holy Joe."

No other questions being put, Mr H. J. Syms moved, "That this meeting thanks Sir G. Grey for his address just delivered, and records its unabated confidence iv him as a Liberal leader of the people of New Zealand." Mr Thomas Mason seconded the resolu tion, and on being put to the meeting, a forest of hands were held np in its favour and none against. The result was received with the utmost enthusiasm, the assemblage of people rising to their feet, cheering lustily for several minutes, waving their hats, and making similar demonstrations of fervour of feeling. In response to a call from Mr Syms : three hearty cheers were then given for Sir George Grey.

Sir George Grey, in acknowledgment, said: Gentlemen, I have only to thank you for the vote you have just passed, assuring you, at the same time, that, if returned to Parliament as your representative, I will do my utmost to fulfil my duty in e\ery respect towards you. I have now no other purpose in life but to attend to tbe interests of the people of New Zealand, and I will do it.

Sir George Grey, in conclusion, proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, which wav passed with cheers. The large audience then dispersed

There are now fifty subscribers to the Telephone Exchange, and Dr. Lemon has been compelled to cable to New York for an additional annunciator and fifty sets of instruments in order to supply the demand. A cable containing twenty-live wires has been manufactured at Wellington under Dr. Lemon's superintendence, and it will be suspended from the present poles between the connections of Shortland and Queen streets in order to avoid the inconvenience of erecting additional poles,

CABLEGRAMS.

IKEDTEK'S TBLEOBAH3.J

GREEK POST-OFFICE IN CON STANTINOPLE.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 24,

A difficulty has arisen between the Tnr« kish and Greek Governments regarding the existence of a Greek post-office in this city The latter has formed the subject of lengthy diplomatic communication, and as no settle, ment could be arrived at, the Porte has now peremptorily ordered the closing of the office>

It baa transpired that Mr O'Gourke tho Turkish landholders' delegate, did'his utmost during the progress of negotiations tfith tbe Ottaman Financial Commission to support the Government in its refusal to agree to the demand of the Russian Ambassador that the question of Guarantee of War ;imrnunity should be dealt with simultaneously with the claims of foreign landholders!

L NDON, November 24, Consols, 100J; Bank rate discount, 6 pet cent*; market rate, 4£ per cent, Total reserve in notes and bullion in Bank of England, £10(750,000} New Zealand securities unchanged. Adelaide wheat ex warehouse, 575; New Zealand ditto 525 ---6 d ; Adelaide flour, ex store, 42s } Anatra. lian tallow, best beef, 395; best mutton 41s 6d. There is dniy a limited demand for Australian hiden, and prices are one eighth ot a flenny lower. At the. wool sale tp-day, 7,500 balds were catalogued. A firm and active ttei rliaud was experienced.

AUSTRALIAN.

SYDNEY, Saturday. Sailed, yesterday afternoon.' Union Com. pany's steamship Wakatipu^ for Welllne. ton. *

ENGLISH CRICKETERS. The cricket match between the BnglM ;team and twenty-two of northern districts was commenced tit Newcastle yesterday. * The Englishmen in their first innfnga scored 118, and at the close of thedaya' play the itwenty-two had scored 34 for a loss of twelve wicKets. - THE MINING SWINDLE. ■ In the Legislative Assembly last night ; the Attorney-General, in reply to a ques tion, said that legal proceedings would be" [iastitated without delay in connection with the Nillbum Creek affair. i THE ERUPTIOS OF HOB ART. ; :/ '..''., MELBOURNE,Saturday. '< i Telegrams received this morning from Hobart in a measure confirm the reported volcanic outbreak near that town. It is believed that the occurrence is due to a coal seam being on fire, bat nothing defi nite is yet Known. ]'.'.'.'.-.''. ' NEW BANK. A prospectus has been issued of a new bank, to do styled the Bank ef Anstratutic. The capital is to be a million, Mr Muuro is promoter. ; A CONTRADICTION. MELBOURNE, aovember 25. - It is now stated definitely, that Mr, W. M. K. Vale, who was a member of ;the last Berry Ministry, does not.intend,'"' as previously reported, to proceed-to New ■ Zealand, and to practise at the Bar in that colony. . . ,;.;,•>. VOLCANIC ERUPTION AT HOBART. MELBOURNE, November 25. A report has reached Melbourne to-day that a volcanic outbreak has occurred in the vicinity of Snug River, twenty miles from Hobart, and that there has been a tremen dona landslip with various openings over an area of two miles. Telegrams from Hobart report that there is great (ixcite ment there owing to the report, which, however, requires confirmation, , •

COMMERCIAL.

ADELAIDE, November2s. "■'

Wheat, per bushel, ss. The new season's crop is now quoted for delivery in December at 4a 6d. Town flour has declined 2s 6d per ton during the past week, and is now quoted at £1117s (3d. Country brands have fallen to £1017s €d.

ELECTION NOTES.

Me E. W. ALISON, of Deronport, an nounces that he will contest Waitcmata "as a true Liberal."

Mr Rees did not come on by the Albion, but is expected in Auckland by the mail steamer.

Mr 0. McGee notifies an address to the electors of Mahukau, at the Panmure Hall, on Monday. Mr Alexander Fleming announces that he is a candidate for City West. Mr Reader Wood announces an address to the electors of Eden on Tuesday at. the Congregational School-room, Edinburgh*' street, off Karangahape Road, on Tuesday evening next.

MR MOSS BEFORE THE ELECTORS.

Mr Moss addressed the electors of the Symonds street portion|of the Parnoll conititnenoy at St. Sepulchre's Schoolroom last evening. Mr I Kiohar d Laisb ley occupied the chair. Mr Mobs, who was well received, after In timating that he Intended liKewise addressing : the eleotors at Newmarket, proceeded to com ment on the proceedings of last session. One ot the most important results was the dis ruption of parties on the passing of the Representation BUI. The Northern Members 1 of tha Liberal party, after opposing that measure strongly as unjust to their constituencies, were disposed to let it pass so as not to estrange the Southern Members of the patty. Tne Government supporters from Nelaoa. and even the Ministerial Whips, opposed it, and it was stonewalled. The Auckland Members I would not assist the Government in forcing I it through, and they consequently oould not obtain a quorum to suspend standing orders. He considered the action of the speaker in suspending standlnß orders arbitrary. This Bill I caused the disruption he had referred to. They must however, decide—those of them who were eleoted—to reform the party, place it on a better footing; and he, for one, would do his Bent to Bee Grey the leader of the party. Sir George ; was the beat and able»t leader they could have. Generally, he approved oC the Licensing Act, though in some respects it went too far. He took oredit to the party for passing the Lfoenfr mi. Triennial Parliaments and other bills, wben brought down by the Ministry with the view Ot outbidding Grey. He defended the Grey Go vernment from charges of maladministration! ; Be did not consider that the local Government measures of the Ministry would meet the re quirements of the conn'ry, seeing they wets still as far off as ever. Kb 3 proposals ot the Fre- - mier for the reform ot the Legislative Council, he did not believe in, pointing out that they would lead to dead-locks similar to those that had Occurred in the Victorian Legislature, Alluding to the Land Question he said fitwai their duty to prevent the permanent holding Of large eitates by the few. t He was in favour of the payment of members, believing it to be a safeguard to Che psople by giving them a free choice of members. He thought • return to a sound a»d effootlye Provincial • Systtm, or other system of local Legisla tion would be preferable to the present mode ot Looal Government Alter touching .on oth»r matters of general policy, the unjust meaner Auckland had been treated in the matter of publio works, ia conclusion he again referred to the necessity of re-organising the Liberal party. ;...' ,_. In answer to a quertlon, Mr Moss Bald ha wai in favour of Local Option as contained in the On the motion of Mr Clement, seconded by Mr Smith, a vote ot thanks and bonfldenos in Mr Moes waa carried almost unanimously, an amendment aocordlng a Tote of thanks only, proposed by Mr Thomas, failing to find a Mr Moss having returned thankf, the ctM* tomary oompliment to the Chairman oonoludea the meeting. ~ :

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATUBDaY. NOVEMBER 26.



Special Advertisements. ]■-~;- ". 0 npHEKK IS A TIME ASiD 1 FLAGS FOR KVJSRY THING. .» | The TIMK to BUY the New SUMMKR CLOTHING. <• . HOBIKRY. HAXS, Bso., * IS HOW J And the PLACE the ■JjTBVr "ZB ALA N D pLOTHINa TjiAOTOBY. Thh Lahobst Stock of Btkr mho New Goods in xbii Colony. ~ :■• j . ;,., • , ■■;■, ,i i -i. ,i ,' ',•.::• * • ' Their Nkw Zbaiand TWKED SUITS are unrivalled for dura billty and moderate prices, the . ~ ,, style and fitting being equal to ■ : ' the beat order goodfl. , Eiiteen Branches open tbrongh- Out New Zealand. .:-', : AucKtAND Branch: QOBBN-STBBBT (Opposite , , _ , ( . Theatre Koyal). J, Fitzbimons, Branch Manaßer, TjHREJ TGIIRBJI TpilEElll SALVAGE Ml wb bhalii bring forward to '<*-,,',% mobrow (friday). Anlmmbn3E Lot of Remnants (gMCfHIIiY DAMAUKD BY WATSB); Also, A liOT OF HOSIERY. , SHOP HABLY. AS ABB OROWDKD IN THE AFTERNOON. Samuel (Joombes & (Jo,, THB NBW ZEALAND CLOTHING & DRAPERY COMPANY, • 86, QUEEN. TRJSETj ~ AUCKLAND.



Special Advertisements. SP L END ID ASSOR TME N T •■"' a*. •'.•■■'■' SATEENS, ERINTS AN»GALATEAB ■ f NOW OPKN. v BPEING ANS"sUM3kIEK, 1881. We have just receivedTa Larite Shipment of DRBSd GOOOS, dlreot from theMANO »aotukkbß and made Sxpbebbly for Ss. therefore we ara in a better position than ever to supply you with a really THE CO-OPERATIVE CASH SYSTEM ia now firmly established, and we shall continue our Drapery and Clothing Bust ness, only on Co-OPKBATivg principles. NEW GOODS IN DKESs DEPART MENT. Silk finished Lustres, BrllllanUnes and Alpacas Persian and Cyprus Cords Norwich Poplins and Angolas French All-wool Foule Cashmero Serges Do do Poplins and Satin Cloths Do do Blastlo Beiges and Car melitea Do do Cashmere and iVicugna Cloths Melanges, Stripes, Chooks, and Fancy Peklna Omhrt and Melltas in all shades, suitable for Trimmings. THiAGK rYRKSS QOODS. Bpmsndid Valuk 11 French Morlnoos and Cashmeres B'aok Lustres, Serges and Beigos Crape Cloths. Coburga Russell, Persian and Cyprus Corda Indian Cashmeres The New Cherry-dye Bilk-flnlsbed Double Warpßrllllantino. The New Spring Balton Dresa Sheetings Cream Clouts, Oatmeal Cloths Sateens, English Cambrics Idra Cloths in all shades Reversible Printed Delialnoa and Alex andras Pym's Irish Poplins Rich Black and Coloured Gros Grains Gros dv Mondes, Gros dv Pays China, Pongees and Japanese. Trimming alike in all the leading shades. SPECIAL 11 The New Frenoh Satin Oatmeal Cloth for Dresses The only line la this market 69 dozen Sample Summer Hosiery now being Cleared at Job Prices. 8 dozen Puro cilk Shirts, 6s 6d; worth 16s 6d NEW GOODS IN FANCY DEPART MENT. Ombre Satins. Nets, Ties and Ribbons Chenille Fiaohua, Collarettes and jffring ladies' Fanoy Laos Collars Cream and white Laoes Lace and Silk Jersey Gloves and Mitt Dress Corde and Girdles, Coloured Black Fancy and Plain Hosiery GARIICK & CRANWELL, City Hall: Arcade, Queen-street, Auokland lyiLtilAU X> T3RIDGMAN, :,, JUNCTION DRAPERY : WAREHOUSE. ! In consequence of the majority of the Auck land Drapers selling off at low prices for OABb 9NLY, W. R. B. has considered It advisable to keep his ova tomers, and to supply them as oheap as they oan be supplied elsewhere, to sell at toe same low price as during the last three months, and which have given snob, universal satis faction. W.8.8. desires to thank his patrons for the large support accorded him, and will spare no effort to merit a continuance of tbe same. The Stock is clean, well assorted, and a large variety of NICE NEW SUMMER GOODS, GENERAL DRAPERY and CLOTH ING, have been lately added to the stock. Profit is not the end aimed at, but in the present unsettled state of the Auokland Drapery Trade, W.R.B. desires to so treat his customers that they will not be worse served by brtyingfrom him than at Houses who profess to sell under cost. ! All Goods Marked in Plain Figures (nett) for Cash. Patmbns ttam bx Post. Civility. Attention, Very Reasonable Prices, and a Desire to Please Guetomeaj, will bo tho Leading Features of the JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE. WILLIAM B. BRIDGMAN, ' Upper Queen-street. pOS 111 V E Jjl AC Tl GENUINE SALE OF v ■ Drapery, Clothing, Manchester Ctoods, . , BIVANKErs, V Carpets, etc., amounting to £10,000, At Cost P^ce and Under. IF* «f • SoMERFIELD, 132, QUEEN-STREET, Begs to announce to the Pohlio ot Auokland and surrounding districts that he has just r received a LARGE SHIPMENT ot DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MANCHESTER GOODS. ' ■ fto.. &c. So., Specially Selected by an Expbbibnced bcybk is the best homb markets, and being advised of fubther Shipments to Follow, has Determined on placing before the public A REALLY NEW AND WELL ASSORTED STOCK IN EVERY DEPARTMENT, AT COST PRICE AND UNDER! In order to make room for further Shipments to Arrive. ONE VISIT WILL PROVE THAT THIS SALE IS, AS REPRESENTED, ...... GENUINE! THE GOODS ARE ALL NEW AND SEASONABLE. FOB FOUR WEEKS ONLY! Will be Closed on THURSDAY, Kth instant, In order to Mark Down the Stock. • . -. "■ ;■-<?# """* ■.' ■ ■■ ; RK-OPKN FRIDAY. 25th INBT. , :■„ ! ■ ' ■ ■■! •■■■ '■ . No Purohasea Booked at ;::,-:,' .[; U .., 'Sale Prioe.



Hpeciai Advertisements. •pBOSPEGTUS.I FISHER AND COMPANY, I LIMITED, j cAPiTA^^m^go shares of! It is proposed to Call up 6s on application, 6s on allotment, and the balance In Calls of 63 on three month's notloe. Provisional Dlreotors: Messrs Wm. Aitkhw James bailot „ Joseph Banks Thomas Cm«a „ P. COMISKEY D.B.CBOIOKSHANK , John Fisiikk David Nathan, and Jas. Wallace. Bankers: Bank of New Zealand. Solicitors: WIHTAKBR, RUSSBL, SB BUDDLH. Brokars I A. Saundkks and Charibs Albxandeb. Managing Director of the Tannery and Fellmontcery: Joseph Banks. Managing Director of Purveying Department: John Fishbh.



This Company proposes to purchase the buslnoes ot Messrs Fisher and Co.; of Auck land, and to carry on the 'wholesale and retail Butchering, Moat freezing and Meat Preserv ing trade, together with Fellmongory, Tannin?, and other branches ol the bußinesH which mar be found expedient, and it Is confidently ox pooted that with inoreasod capital and appli ances, the present proQtable business can be very mnch further developed.



Two monthH Binca orders were sent home for a Bell-Coleman Froezlni? Maohina, loapable of freezing 125 tons measurement, and manufactur ing two tons of ice dally. It Is manifoat that in a warm climate, suoh as ours, this process will enable the Company to carry on operations with eoonomy and success, aB with a properly fitted. ud ohtlling chamber, there will be no necessity to feed a heavy stock of cattto, snoop, and poultry, as the supply oan bo regulated exaotly by tho requirements of the trade: the meat being only chilled, not frozen, will keep fully forty-eigbt hours longer than meat killed under the most favourable conditions. Xt will also offer great facilities for Btorlng butter, game, and other perishable goods; and enable tho North oC New Zealand to compete successfully with an; other part ot the Colonies in the manufacture of bacon, curing hams, ana pro duotlon ol! preserved meats.



Tanhkby and Fbxlmongkry.— The latter has been carried on by Messrs JSlnher & Co. during tho last twelve months, and with a view of extending the business to tanning and wool scouring, n dam was erected, capable of holding half-a-mlll.'.on gallons of water, and a 4-lnoh pipe laid a distance of 1,300 feet, to the first building orooted on the sits; and Mr Aiokin, C.X», has surveyed and mado plans for a dam to hold three million gallons ot water. The supply ot water Is admitted by experts to be practically unlimited, and good j adges, who have inspected the Otaho hu property, agree that great foresight and judgment have been shewn In laying out the works for a largo and increasing business. -a Mr Thomas Russell has very kindly sent out a complete) plan and specification lor a Model Tannery nnd ironmongery, using every appli ance of the moat modern oonntmotion. This will be of immense advantage to the proposed Company, enabling ittaom to make a large out turn of a very superior article and having tho benefit ot tho very latest soientlflo Improve ments in its manufacture.



Arrangements have been mado with tbe Go vernment to have a station oh the sito of the works, thus enabling the Company to oarry on a huge snipping and carrying business, with every facility and despatch. It is also proposed to utilise aU refuse in the manufacture of a superior manure, These work* have been in operation six months, and tbe article produced has given the greatest satisfaction.



Mr WiUiam Aitken and a Committee, seloo ted from the Provisional Dlreotors, haVo in spected all the freehold properties of Messrs Fisher and Co., and have arranged the valua tions on t. most satisfaotory basis. The live stock, carts, and general stdok-ln- Trado hare been valued by Mr Mr Jsa Wallace and Mr F.obt Hall. Messrs STisheraudCo. tfecopt 25,000 shares in the company, in full payment for all the pro perties and stock-in-trade, and it is proposed that Mr Irishershonld act as Managing Dlreotor ot the neat-purveying department, and Mr Banks tha tannery and foUmongory, &o. -



Intending subscribers should send in their ap plications at onoe to Messrs A. Saunders and Charles Alexander, Brokers for the Company, as already there are many applications for shares.



The share list will dose on Wednesday, the 7th December.



CAUTION. m ■ .::■:• AMERICAN WALTHAM WATCHES Purchasers of Waltham watches are caui tioncd against buying watches POfP"l^ to be of onr manufacture, which are offered to the public at lower prices than the genuine Waltham can he sold at. We take this opportunity to state that the lowest gme Waltham watch, with steel balance,.» sterling silver case, cannot be sold at retail (in New Zealand) for less than £3 ss{ mgwi grades, in sterling silver cases, from £5 W £25; and in 18 carat gold, from £15 to *IW, can be bought of all respectable jeweller* and watchmakers throughout the colony. Wo avail ourselves, too, of this occasion to announce that we have recently entirely .re modelled the very popular grades of gentle men's three-quarter plate movements known by the marks " Hillside," (< Biw side," and "Am. W. C 0.," also »««* three-quarter plate ''Royal," "Riverside, and "Am. W. Co."- We embody in them such of the best results of our experience and study for 30 years as can be usefol » this popular form of watch. Weßivethwe new model watches special recommendation m to all who look for good performance ana | solid excellence at moderate cost. Buyers will observe the following trade marks on all genuine Waltham watches :— On the plate of the movement: Waltham, Mass. Inside corer of cases made at Waltham: The Company's Certificate of Guarantee. On English Hall marked cases: T/ie Inititxls, A.B. AMERICAN WATCH COMPANY. Waltham, Macs, [APYXj .