SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

HIGH WATKR H, Ms Kvenins, 5.6S miuu VVAA*'U/To-morrow Morning, 5,55 PUNSKT.-Tbls livening, 6.32 SUNKISK.—To-Morrow Morning. 4.55 MOON'S AGE.-FuU Moon, Gth, 1.42 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST KVKNING. Oroti, 8.8., Campbell, from Qiaborne * Argylo, 8.a.. Crawford, from Whangarol

DEPARTURES.

T..IST EVENING. Fingal, 8.8., Norris, for Mangawal "Wellington, sb..Farquhar,lor Tauranga Howard, sohooner, Anderson, for Whangarel

TO-DAY. Oreti, 5.8., Campbell, for Southern ports

Ihwabds Coastwise.—Perseverance, from "Waiheko. witli 250 bushels shingle; Kllen, from Wade; Mana, from Talrun. with 25,700 feot timber. 8,000 shields: Lizette, from Thames, with 27,000 foet timber.

Outwards Cojsstwisb. — Perseverance, for SundSDit; Deveron, for Meronry Bay; Kllen, ior Wade, with 2,500 bricks, 5,000 feet timber; JUana, for Tatrua; liinotte, for Thames.

Tho 8.8. lialla Bookh Is announced to leave Onohnoßa for Auckland via Hokianga to-mor xow. Sho is to ba placed on the Auckland, Meroury Bay, and Talrua trade.

Tho s.s. Oreti arrived from Gisborne and Napier at 6 o'clock last ovoninsr. Cargo: 6 paokages furniture, 41 bales h&y, 1 boat, 3 Daok ages sundries. Passengers: Mr Jtteed and C stooraso.

Captain Kirby, at preeont in charge of the BOhooner Oooiiki, takos ovon tile Cutty Sark on ier arrival fram Lyttelton. Tho Opotlki, we ■nndorstaud, will now be engaged in tho coaßting trade.

The s,B. Oroti was to have loft ior Tam-acga, Glsborne, Napier, Wellington and Lyttolton, about 4 p.m. Her cargo comprises 20 bags salt, 10 bags pbtatoes, 9 packages wire, 40 half-boxes a oap, 20 bags flour, 5 cases jam, 10 boxes candles and a largo quantity of sundry merchandise.

Thero was no appearanoe of the s.s. Southern Cross, from Gisborne and Napier, up to the time at which we went to press. She may be expected nay moment.

The as. Arsrjlo arrived from Whanuarai at 10.8' p.m. yesterday, with il sacka gam, 13 eaoks fungus, 12 kegs butter, I bull, 18 dozen mullet 84 boxes egga, i boxes butter, 2 eackß hides. 4 tons luggage. 11 packages sundries, and the' following passengers: —Mesdames Anderson ■and Meredith, Mr and Mrs West, Messrs O. Hawken, 3. Fulton, J. Hanlon, G. Gunson, J. Keyte, H. Garrett. W. Sloane. Atkinson, M. Mcbeodj N. J. Campbell, G. Thorburn, Collins, and Wright,

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Koivona, s.s., Scott, from Hokianga

DEPARTURES.

Rowona, s.s., Scott, for Raglan

. Thes.fi. Rowena arrived from Hokianga at 7.30 a.m. to-day, with 5 cases and 1 saok gum, 10 packages sundries and 2 passengers—uaptain Leon and Mr Lundon. Sho left again shortly after noon for Raglan.

: Tne s.B. Lalla Rookh leaves, according to an - oouncement, at i p.m. to-morrow for Hokianga oadAuokland This handy little steamer is be •L ing taken off the Woat Coast owing to the dul nesa in the cattle trade, and will in future be engaged in runniDg between Auckland, Tairua jjand Mercury Bay. Should the stock trade weam revive ahe will probably return to this Bido.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

- ' Daroavillb, this day. The outward vessels still wind-bound at the Heads were augmented yesterday, by the Bella Mary, Bannockburn, and Colonist dropping down, the river loaded. At Alangawhore: arrived Darcy Pratt. At Aratapu; arrived Hally Bayley and Sea bird.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Tauranga, thii day. ' Arrived: Wellington, s,s., from Auckland, s.m. a. Gisborne, this dey. . Arrived: Arawata, s.s., from Auckland, 11 son. Bluff, this day. Arrived: Te Anau, 5.8., from Melbourne, early. Waitaba, this day. Arrived: Haurakl, Hannah Mokau, and Maojregor, b.b., from Onehnnga, early.

COMMERCIAL.

Eveningi Star Ofllce, Saturday,

Mr Gabriel Lewis held a sale of provisions to day, consisting of hams, bacon, and butter, but the prices realised were rather low.

Messrs Coebranc and Son's general weekly sale of furniture and articles of domestic use was well attended by the trade. The bidding for the sewing machines did not reach reserve prices

Mr B. Arthur's mart was numerously attended, and a large amount of business done. Wo are obliged to hold over a fall report until our next Issue,

MR ALFRED BUCKLAND S WEEKLY REPORT.

At the Haymarket on Friday, October 28, hay was in sliart supply.and brought from 2s 9d to 3a Cd per cwt; small loads, 11s to 20s, Straw was plentiful, and sold from 5s to 103 per load. The horse market was unusually active, a large number being yarded, including a draft of sis teen from Wanganni, Satisfactory prices were i ibtained, active medium draught being; particu larly in demand, and bringing from £16 10s to £2955: lightharneeahorses, £10to£19103; hacks, £7 to £15; light unbroken colts, £5 ISs to £810s. it Remnera, on Thursday, dairy oattle were numerous, but dull of sale. Moderate animals were from £110s to £0 eacb. Store cattle in leas than usual supply, and at late values. Fat oattle in average supply, bnt many of inferior qnality; those were at late values. Good quality Were from 25s to 26s the lOOlbs., and prices equable throughout the sale. Sheep plentiful, but maintained last wfiek's values. Shorn sheep 2Jd, in their wool 3}d per lb. Lambs in full numbers, and lower than hitherto—from 3s to Ss each. Prices for Rood guaiitjwanged from 8s to 13s. Figs in full suDply, and at last week's values—about 2}d the lb.

MESSRS HUNTER & NOLAN'S WEEKLY REPOBT,

Horses : At the Durham Yards, on Friday last, a large number were submitted for auction. Bidding was spirited, and with few exceptions most in were disposed of, either at auction or privately, at the conclusion of the sale. Good hacks and light harness horses, suitable for buggy or spring-cart, are still enquired for. We quote: Hacks, £5 10a to £18 ss; light han>e3as,i£l3 a to £17 10s; medium draught, £17 15s to £26 sa; draught, £37 15s. Cattle :At the Fair at Papakura, on Monday, scarcely so large a num ber were entered as at tbe last fair, but several lota were brought forward which were too.late to catalogue, and consequently the yards were well filled. There was a large attendance, and though many of- the buyers required grown cattle, of which there was a scarcity, most in were disposed of at prices which have been ruling lately. On Tuesday, at Newmarket, dairy cows were in large supply and fair demand; stores in average numbers, and at late values. Beef in moderate Bupply.and without alteration in price. Sheep: The yards.were filled on Tuesday, and there was no note worthy alteration in values. Wo quote: Shorn wethers from 10s 6d tolls 9d; in wool, 17s 3d to 21s 9d; lambs in large supply,: and sold at from 7s to lls. Pigs in moderate supply, and low in price. On Wednesday, at Papakura monthly sale, tte yards were com pletely crowded. There was a good attendance, but bidding was generally dull, and prices were about the same as at the lair on Monday. There exists a strong Inquiry for grown steers, in fresh BANKS AND Co.'S REPOBT.-rAt Parawai. fat' cattle in full suoply, all being steers of choice quality. The bidding throughout the sale was brisk, and last week's rates of 28s per lOOlbs. fully sustained. Sheep were not numerous, but snfSclent for the demand. . The prices were somewhat lower than last week, and many quoted at 3id per lb, for wethers, in' their woo). Lambs were moro numerous, and of better quality than.nsual, and realised 13s 9d to lls 6d.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKETS.

: Wholesale. Betail. c. a. s. d. s d. b. d. Butter,fs.lb 0.7-0 8 Milk, quart 0 4-0 0 Beetaairfefl 0 0-0 0 Butter,fs,lb 0 8-0 10 Butter, BU,lbO 8-0 0 Butter, Bait 0 10-fl 0 Cheese (local) 0 .5-0 0 Cheese (col.) 0 8-0 0 'Do?, Cant. 0&-0 6 Bgw,doz... 1 0-0 0 Eggs, doz._JU(>-0 0 Lard-lb .. 0 0-0 10 isft&rTHnsTO 7-0 8 Fowls, each 2 6-3 0 «*faconandHamß; Ducks,each 2 6-3 0 Racial 0 7-010 Geese, each 5 0-7 0 rtmterburyHavna Turkeys .. 6 0-7 0 'iSSrßaron (in Bacon,in.. 010-1 o doth) .. 0 10J-1 0 Hams, lb .. 1 0-1 3 .. *; " . Bread, 4d to 4Jd per 21b loaf Jams, per case. 5 doz. 353 to 37a 6d -Butter is very plentiful, and although 8d may be fairly quoted as the market price, we hear of Quantities having been left in town this week iit7d Bggs are Boarce, and an advance to Is Betail. • Roaßttasr Beef _.: ,- - - 05to 0 7 Boiling Beef ..... .. •• ■■. 0 4-0 5 ■^ssssssk •■• •■ ti-y Idf dveal::- ;::■■..■=; ztl-ll Chops and Sausages .. ..■■ .. 05— 0 6 Tallow best (wholesale)—mutton, 325; mixed, ■*»»•,^ctorMabkbt. Wholesale. .. SB. d. Hnnerflne Flour, Bilk dressed, per ton.. 14 0 0 ISeFiour, ditto, household ..£12103-13 0 0 Adelaide, per ton ... .. .... ..15 0 0 Oamaru,perton...... .. - .. 13 0 0 Dunedin.perton -. .... .... .. 1210 0 rsintarhnrv. Perton • -• 12 10 0 SSfpoSn (sacks Included) JjSlta-jj 0 0 Sharps, perton ... .. .. £5 15s-6 0 0 Cabin Bread _ .. - - «W 0 0 Oatmeal..,: .... .. .. - ... 13.0 0 Pearl Barley - - •• •■ •• ls « Hatt and Cobn Market. Wholesale. a::; ■■■'■■ b. &. b. d. ~ ■•■*b. fia ■ Malao (Syd.). i 0-4 2 Hay.me'dow ~~ OaL) 0-0 0 ton pressed 5 0-6 0 ' (FHn.) 0 0-0 0 Lucerne, do 6 0-6 10 (Coast) 0 0-0 0 Straw (load) 0 18-110 Oa'& .. .12 6-2 9 Chaff' .. '.310-4 10. Wheat (fowl) 3 6-3 9 Hay (oaten) 5 o—slo | Potatoes, nominal. Retail. ~ a.a. s. a. s. a. s. d. - Maize,bushel* 6-0 0 Lucerne, owt.7 6-8 0 Oats, ditto ..2 8-3 3 Oaten, ditto 6 0-7 0 Bran,loolbs 6 0-6 6 Straw, ditto 3 0-4 0 ■Wheat (fowl) 3 6-3 9 Chaff, ditto 6 6-6 0 Hay. cwt. -. 6 0-U 0 Potat'es.ditto 3 6—4 6 IWheatseed 5 6-6 0 Bbkds.—Ratail. ' !i,'"• "'■ 8. a. g. d.. b. d. b. d. SIS 818"?? '■ § S^' ° <>>oksfoot,bl.6 6-7 6 "■;S"SW <ao> >.ilr 6~8 01 Trefoil, lb. 0 7-0 0 0 EatßtaU,lb 1 6-0 7 WhiteCloverl o—l, SlTitnotiiv lh n <t n n Alsyke.lb«..O o-i s LSetof'ib' l _o n Cowgrass, lbl 2^-1 3iKa^ S™. 058- 8 . . Woolpacks in quanUty, &T3a to 3b Sdeaoh corn sacks, 8s ro.Bs 6d per dozen. FenolnawhS Nob. 6, 7 and 8, aßsorted, 1810 lOsto «17 tS^ • :: - • ' ' :';.ni!f-i; •"

Coal and Firewood Market.

coal—Newcastle tehitfs Blfle), oargo soa per ton; yard, iOs to 453. Bay ot ißlands, at yards, 25s 6d; Bcroonod,2B9 OiT.aitto at the mine, 12s; ship c side. 23a Bd. Waikato, at mine, ss; in Auokland 17s 6d to Saa«,Tauplri, at mines, 6s Od to 12s; at yard. 18s to 2b; dollvered, 26s to 295. Wanßarel, at mine. 8a 6d; yard (steam). 17s; houßonoW, 225. Miranda, at yard (household). 18a; I stoam,, 18s. Kamo (household), 255, deUvered; steam, 20s. Firewood.—Unout, at %vharf (cargo). »a 10 93 pot ton; dolivored. 12s: out, Us to ibb. Katoi gum- and flax Makkkt. Gran is unohanKed. The following sales have b«en effeotod since last Frldayi-Good ordtaa^KalparaandWhangarel at«36t0«37; Kaat Coast. M 5 to £17; receipts for Ootober atout 510 tons. FtAX.-Finest quality £19-«21JIO3 per ton TOW •■• •• *• •• • i» _ FuNQua .. ~- la. per ID

BUILDING MATERIALS. '' TiMßßß.—Boards and Soantllng, 100 ft., best. Us • second class, 0s ; best planed, tonguod and grooved, first-class, 15s Od ; second ditto, 10s Gii, Mills: Cargo, boat, 10a to Us; sec-class, 6a Gd: Baulk, Ga to 6s Cd. rlow Zealand Pallngs/Sf t (sap), 10a; sft (heart) 12s; 6ft, 13s; Tl-trce Rails, £310s per 100; Furiri Poßts. £8; Shingles, Us per 1,000; Hobart Town PaliußS, sft, 17s: Cft, 19a; Hobart Town rails, 90s, selling quotations. Bricks (at Whaii.) 10s por 1,000; Town Yards, £25s : delivered, £210s. Drain pipes, per 100,: 6 Inches bore), 303; 4..inches, Us; 3 inches 9s 2 inches, £2 10s per 1,000 socket glazed pipes, 18 inohos 2s6d por foot; 15 inohes, 2s por foot; 12 inches, Is 6d per foot; 9 inches, Is per foot; 6 inches, 6d pet toot; 4 inohes, 4d per foot. Limb, slacked. Is per bushel; quiok Ime Is Back, Id 6d to 2s; ground lime, Is 9d. ; •; ;

Mail Notice.

MAILS WILL CLOSE AS UNDKK.— ■ thib datt. For Whangaroi Heads, Parua, Walpn, Whan garel, Tanglhua, and Mangapat, per Argyll at 4 p.m. For Russell and Kawokawa, por Bout Horn Cross, at 5 p.m ■ ■ ! j ; For Thames, per Kuterprlso, at fi.3o p.m. : SatWrdAV, fetli iriSttint. I For Tainia, per Mana, ati) a,ni. . . . . i For Wnlwora, Mahrirangl, Matokana, Hanga wal, &0., per Hobo Caeey, at 10 a.m. Mchtoav, 7th Instant, i For Waltara, &0., per Maoßrogor, jat 11 a.ra. For Whltiangi, per Fingal, at 3 p.m. .; For Huaspll,. Kawakawa. Wanßaroa, and! Mod Rpiiul, por Glenelg. Nt 4p.m. ~ For Tauranga, Ohinomutu, and Opotlki, por Glenolg, at 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Bth instant. Per s.s. Zealandln, as follows :—

For Sandwich Islands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central' and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Knrope, at 1 p.m. For monoy orders registered totters, and newspapers, at 11,30 a,m. Lato lotters bearing an extra foe of sixponoe, !? SP^S 0?. V tho Postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will be duo in London on Tues day, December 20,1831.

„ _. :, Friday, nth instant. For Chatham Islands, per Island LUy, at 11 a.m

N.B.—The Honey Order system has boon ex tended to Germany. On and after Ist Novem ber, orders can be obtained on any office in the German States at rates to bo ascertained on application.

S. B. Bias, Chlek. Postmaster. Chief Post-office Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

November i, 1881.

Theatre Royal — Cary's Ooeratlo Company, " Tho Pirateß of Penzanoo," 8 p.m.

Qnoen-street —Chase's American Theatre of Art, 2 till 10 p.m.

Holy Trinity Church, Dovonport—Hooital Of Saorod Musio, 8 p.m.

Protestant Hall, Pukekoho South—Mr Craw ford's address to Kleotore, 7.30 p.m. Epsom Hall—Musical Kntertainment, 8 p.m. Wollealoy-Btreot Kast Sohool—Mr Worthlng ton's lleoture on "Kjooha of Knglißh History," 8 p.m.

lioyal Albert Orange Lodge—Banquet on tho oooaslon of unfurling tho Now Banner, Rising Sun, Newton, 8.30 p.m.

Birth.

ALLEN.—On November ldt, at Pukekura, Cam bridges, tho wife oC Kdward Allen, Jan., of a son. CHRI3TOPHKR.-On the 3rd Instant, atWil liam-Btreet, the wife ol Mr John Christopher of a son. PIKKUK.—On tho 3rd instant, at Bioklelgh, Kyber Pass, Mrs. (J. P. Pierce ot a son. SliADß.—On the 21th October, at her residence. Wellington-street, the wife of Daniel Slado Of a son.

Death.

MILLS.—On November 4th, at her parents' re sidence. Chapel-street, Ivy Eveline Clare, infant daughter o( James and Isabella Mills.

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

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1881.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrung that needs resistanc For the future In the distance, And ike good that we can do.

The ludicrous phase of the tremendous efibit now being put forth by the Govern ment to annihilate Te "Whiti and the faith ful gathered together at Parihaka, is rapidly developing; and the march of the Grand Army to-morrow will, not improbably, end in a burlesque that will put the whole colony in a roar of merriment. Yea. terday, Mr Brycc, Colonel Koberts, and other distinguished military men vent out, under escort, to reconnoitre the pah, altogether unmindful of the fact that the place has always been open to the inspec tion of anyone, and that a whole regiment of Government agents and interpreters has been passing backwards and forwards. The result of yesterday's expedition was intensely amusing. The closing scene between policemen and pirates in Gilbert and Sullivan's popular opera does not contain more ex quisite elements of burlesque. Aproach ing the pah, armed to the teeth, the gallant Colonel and his men proceeded to ascend a hill overlooking tho position, while Mr Biyce stationed himself near the hole in the fence that serves as tho main entrance to Te Whiti's stronghold. While peering through the gap at the move ments of a group of natives squatted on tho ground, the representative of the majesty of the Government was espied by Te Whiti'? beadle, who immediately approached him, and proffered the hospitalities of the place, pressing him most cordially not to stand on ceremony but to come inside. Mr Brycc politely declined, but promised' to pay a visit on Saturday. . Our reporter was less diffident, and after the military observa tions necessary to the proposed •' attack " had been completed, and the party headed towards the camp, he walked in to see how the natives bore up under tjjeir adveise fate. He found them listening with wonder tul complacency to Te Whiti's exposition of Nebuchadnezzar's dream, illustrated by the aid of a Yankee chart. The " haggard, anxioni countenance" of the prophet, described in Government telegrams, does not seem to have impressed our reporter, for he says that Te Whiti smiled pleasantly as he expatiated on the non-fusing properties of iron and clay, the representatives—according to his interpreta tion of the dream —of the pakeha and Maori races. At a subsequent stage Te Whiti was discovered with Wi Parata (a member of the Legislative Council, poring over a pictorial Bible, Looking from the pah' out upon the muster ing army on the Plains, barely two miles away, with its clang of arms, its bugle calls, and hum of preparation for the pour ing ont of viala of wrath upon the devoted heads of these Bible-reading aboriginees, one is struck with the extrordinary incongruity of the whole situation. A movement which at one time threatened to extinguish the Government through the direness of its consequences may yet kill them by its utter absurdity. .The tragedy of the Plains is maturing into a gigantic and costly burlesque.

A cablegram published elsewhere, which informs us that the recent municipal elec tions in England have resulted in consider able pains for the Conservative party, is indicative of a atate of things which, hap pily, is non-existent here. Faction enters into the election not only of towii-coun ciliors, but descends lower still, and exerts its influence in the choosing of poor guardians, rate-collectors, and turn-cocks. It is a man's politics which are regarded,not his qualifications or fitness for the oiKce sought. Parties are so accurately defined, and political traditions have so firm a hold upon the national mind, that, although the evil of such a condition of things is recog nised and deplored by all sensible men, there is no prospect whatever of any change being effected. It is not likely, and it is certainly not desirable, that political feeling should reach down its influence to local affairs, With regard to the particular information which the cablegram conveys, the loss of the Liberals is attributed to the opposition of the Irish ratepayers. If this supposition is correct, the Conservative gain will be in the larger towns, and those of the North, where there are sufficient Irish voters to turn the balance. In the south of England, where an Irishman is almost .a rarity, the Liberals have presumably held their ground. It is almost inexplicable why the Irish should oppose Mr Gladstone, and support the party led by Sir Stafford Nortbcote. It must be mere spite at not gaining the whole of their extravagant de mands,- for it cannot be on account of what the Tories have dona or are likely to do. Whatever has been done in late years for the amelioration of Ireland's condition has been effected by the Liberals; end we have no hesitation in predicting that, although Mr Gladstone may be reviled and threatened now, the time will come when it will be freely acknowledged that he did more for Ireland's benefit than any other statesman of the century. The Tories, whose strength lies in landlordism, andwhose traditions compel them to act as a brake and an impediment to the wheel of progress, have always resisted Irish demands, even when legitimate. One of the first measures introduced after the advent of Mr Disraeli to power in 1874 was a Coercion Bill 5 and during the last session of Parliament the Opposition urged on the new Coercioa Bill, and impeded the Land Bill at every stage. This, then, is Irish gratitude. Malice prompts them now to a coursa which they must regret, and which cannot but be against their best interests.

The exchange between the Rev. M. Cal der of Waikato, and Rev. V. Lubli of the Thames takes effect next month.

Tho new Christchurch synagogue wils j opened yestorday, clergymen of various' Christian deubminations bping present at the ceremony., The "collection was jE2SO. Mir O^Jf. McMurdo is appointed public Vaccinator in the district of AllJertknd a&d Mangawal, teliosp'italieturir shews 83 nialo and 23 fcuVUe patients. ~ Thanks are returned ,to ,ftlrs Reader Wood for a quantity of lemons.

Our supposed misfortunes sometimes turn out blessings in disguise. Mr Floyd tho electrician, who fell a victim to retrench ment in New Zealand, has obtained a lucrative appointment as Superintendent of Telegraphs on the Great Indian Railway.

Messrs Griffiths and Co., tho contractors for the formation of the permanent way of tho Kopu railway between the Kauaoranga and Kopu, expect to bo finished in tho course of a few weeks. We aro informed that tho Government will call tenders for the section between Shortland wharf and the Kauaerangn at once. The firing of the Royal salute of 21 guns on Frince of Wales' Birthday, November 9, will be performed on tho s.s. Glenelg, which has been chosen as flagship for the North Shore Regatta. The Artillery Com pany preside. Musical arrangements havo been undertaken by. No, 8 Company's band.

It hasbeen reported to us, by a gentleman acquainted with Maori matter?, that the first note of warfare in Taranaki will cause an uprising of tho Hauhaus at the I'iako. One of those natives told pur informant that they could get to Parihaka in three days. They deeply sympathise with To Whiti, and not a few of them are tinctured v/ith his views on toligioua matters.

A meeting of volunteer officers and non commissioned officers, convened by Major Derrom, was held at tho Drill-shed last evenjng. Major Derrom gave full and explicit instructions concerning outpost duty, etc., and tho commissioned officers promised to have a full muster of the res pective corps present at Tuesday's drill. A cordial voto of thanks, on the motion ot Captain Payne, seconded by Lieutenant Fotheringham, wasaccorded to the convener. There were about thirty present.

The attempt to supply tho Neglected and Destitute Children's Home in Howe-street with a library, which might contribute to the instruction and entertainment of the inmates during tho evenings, has met with a fair measure of success. Between seventy and eighty volumes havo been contributed, but thero is still plenty of room on the shelves for further donations. We have been requested to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of a present of twelve volumes from Mr S. Rout.

The dingy race at tho North Shore Regatta is attracting considerable interest, soven or eight entries being anticipated. The course is from the ilagship round buoy off Calliope Point, twice round. That means a pull of nearly two mile?, and will certainly try the powers of endurance of competitors. Tho following aro expected to come forward when called upon:— Masters E. Bailey, W. Warbrick,' T. Farquhar, E. Owen, and C. Hewson. There may bo others, but we have not yet heard of their intention to take part.

A parade of the recruits of the Parnell Garrison Regiment has been held for the last two nights in the' main road of that aristocratic suburb of Parnell, much to the annoyance of the retired cavalry regiments who ride through to their hoad-quarters of Remuera, Onehunga, etc. Tho horses are scared and jump about to the danger of their riders. On being questioned with regard to the proceedings, one of the recruits —evidently a sergeant—stated that they were undergoing preliminary drill prepara tory to going to Parihaka; but surely some superior officer should be sent for, so as to insist on these parades being held on private ground. Tho weapons consist of crackers, lumpers, Catherine-wheels, small rockets for artillery, and other infernal machines.

Tho handicap trading cutter race at the North Shore Regatta promises to attract a fair number of competitors, the owners of several good boats having expressed their determination to enter. We hear that several smaller craft are being held back on account of their having to compete with such favourites as the Bangatira. It should be remembered, however, that such vessels will be handicapped, and all competitors placed as near as possible on an even footing. Tho following are announced as certain entries : — Kangatira, Henry, Gannct, Dolphin, Kuphemia, Mahu rangi, and Fanny. The Lizzie leaves for Whangapoua this evening, and if she is able to return by the 9th, she may be reckoned a starter. Tho Henry has been supplied with a new suit of sails, while the Mahurangi was similarly clothed about six months a&o. Wo understand the Com mittee will adhere to clause in rulo 20, stipulating that tho depth of false keels must not exceed one-half the depth of main keele.

From time to time wo have been called upon to record the receipt of valuable dona tions of curios, etc., to our Museum, by Mr J.. T. Mackclvic, of London, an old citizen and a generous contributor to our local Museum. All his previous gifts have been far transcended in value, beauty, and utility by one which has just arrived by the barque Stracathro, It consists of two magnificent paintings (both originals) one from the gifted brush of the late Mr D. Maclise, A.X.A., and the other by a German artist named Baron Tieaeuhauseu. Macliae's paint ing, the dimensions of which are about 10 feet by 6 feet, is the original of the famous fresco in the Honse of Lords, called " The Spirit of Justice," and ono may gaze for hours upon the classical group which it depicts without feeling assured that tho visual organs have dotected all its beauties. It is perhaps the most valuable painting to be fonnd in the colony. Tho other one, which is a smaller sizo, is a representation of Fort Kunda, on the coast of Esthland, in tbe Baltic Sea, which was destroyed by the British shortly after the commencement of the Crimean war. Both works are presented to tbe citizens of Auckland, and are entrusted to the Institute on the oxpress understanding that should a building more particularly devoted to arts and antiquities be oiected in tbe city, the donor may have power to order their re moval thither. A curious difficulty presented itself on the arrival of the paintings. It was found tbat there was an ad valorem duty of 15 per cent, on imported pictures, and the Council therefore had to face the prospect of a considerable expendi ture in order to obtain possession of them. The Commissioner of Customs,' however, was communicated with, and in considera tion of the destination of the pictures he very kindly allowed them to pass in duty free.

At the St..Andrew's Mutual Improve ment class last evening, Mr E. W. Burton gave his excellent and suggestive lecture on " The Political Destiny of Australasia." The attendance was not so large as might have been expected from the political in terest of the subject. Members present, however, evinced* a keen interest in the paper, which was full of material for reflec tion, and showed considerable knowledge of thehistories,growtb,and destinies of nations. Mr Burton's remarks on the colonies and their prolific resources were in harmony with known facts, and illustrated by com parison and figure. He held the opinion that the Australasian colonies were favour able to wheat-growing, as -well as to the production of other cereals, and that, in course of time, these colonies. will become the great granaries of the world. The lecturer pointed out very clearly that our trade in minerals, now in its infancy, owine to the plenitude of our supplies, is capable of being developed to great propor tions. The wool and timber were also re viewed, and represented as in a flourishing condition, and in view of future progress the lecturer believed that we may expect greater security when freed from the tur moil of European politics, and left to work out our own destiny in our own way in this our own quarter of the globe, far removed from powerful nations. The external peace which we should enjoy upon our separation from the Empire would, perhaps, be even greater than that of the United States, which has been almost uninterrupted, greater indeed in our own case, owing to the remoteness of our situation. In Federa tion the lecturer saw no peril, no loss of power or preatige to Great Britain; but positive advantages, a new vista opening out in colonial Federation, disclosing a healthy and a vigorous national life to the United States of Australasia. The lecture was favourably criticised, and a unanimous vote of thanks accorded to Mr Burton. At the close of the lecture, at the desire of the chairman (Mr Rei<s), Mr P. Oliphant gave hie observations and reminiscences of the United States of America, which were very interesting, especially in regard to agricul ture and farming operations. On Thursday evening next, several members will give original tales and sketches of a local charac ter. It was also determined to give a dra matic, instrumental, and literary entertain ment at the close of the session,

The barques Stracdthro and Rakttia being unavailable on .November 9th, the. North Shore Regatta Committee-,haVfl decided to accept tho s»s. GlonchV kindly offered by .Captain McGregor, as flogship tor that oc casion,

...Th'o.lace for yachts and /Ming boat?, .under 10 and not less than 5 tons, which is one of the events on tho North Shore Re* gatta programme, will bring forward the following craft t—Lalla (Buchanan), Jessie Logan (Ansenne), Volante (Parker), City of Naples (Williams), lizzie (Carroll), and Daisy (Holland.) Tho l'oy will not enter, as sho is likely booh to change hands. Ike Hunt has undertaken to show the Volante round, while Jack .bell presides at the helm •f the " Jossiot"

A service of flong will be given on Sunday afternoon next, at 3 o'clock, on the Hospi tal lawn, in favour of the Fruit Mission es tablished by Mr Lincoln, who lias issued a number of circulars asking pecuniary aidto the funds of the mission in connection with tho Hospital and Old I'ooplo's liefugo. Mr Kyan and a select choir will go through the service. Mr Lincoln is desirous of enlisting tho sympathies of school children in the progress of tho work, and suggests penny auLscriptions. Ho has received 26a Gd to wards easy chairs, 23? towards vases for flowers, and for the mission itself 20s from Mr Spurgeou, 2a from a lady, and 12s fid, through Captain Leßoy, being the pennies of the children of the Famuli Sunday school.

An escaped prisoner was captured to-day under tho following circumstances, de scribed by an eye-witness.'—"This morning at 8 o'clock I saw Wm. White, a man in, the employ of Watson and Murray (brewers) running after a supposed escaped lunatic, who had the Mount Eden gaol clothes on. After a good run across the railway oppo site the brewery, he .succeeded in captv.ring the man, who made great resistance kuil used the most filthy language to be allowed free. Still White ntuok to bis man, and delivered him to two of tho warders of tho gaol. Now, this pluck deserves remunera tion from some source, as thero is no know iop; what might havo been done by this ruffian bad he escaped, and While ran no Bmallrisk."

A rather exciting incident occurred at the farewell patting to Rev, A. W. Webb yes. terdoy afternoon. A largo number of Mr Webb's friends were saying good-byo, and nearly everything was in readiness for the steamer to cast off; Mr Webb's luggage was all safely placed, and the last friendly hand shaken, when Mr Webb began to count the heads of his family, and was alarmed to find the baby, 18 months old, missing. In the confusion they had for gotten that the baby had been lett at New ton in care of a dear lady, who was waiting instructions where to deposit her charge. Fortunately something delayed the steamer for a whiloj' and a carriage sped away for the lost one, returning in time to place it in the arms of its disconsolate parents. The new railroad to San Francisco through Arizona runs for sixty miles nlong a basin 250 feot below the level of the ocean. The whole region has two to four feot of salt or alkali covering its surface, tho ground being perfectly white.

Information was received by the police to-day to the effect that a married woman named Farmer had died suddoniy at her residence, Howick, about noon yesterday. From tho statement of her husband it would appear that she had been ailing for some time past, but the cause of her sudden demise has not yet been ascertained. An inquest will be held to-morrow.

The following tenders have been received at the Public Works Office, Wellington, for tlio Hamilton railway bridgo contract:— Accepted: Mr W. Sims, Thames, £5,519 lite (id. Declined: Messrs H. McKonzie and Co., Dunedin, £5,994 5s- sd; Messrs Boss and Dunbar, Auckland, £5,997 9b; Mr P. Goodfellow, Wellington, £6,517 7s 3d; Messrs Davidson and Conyers, Dunedin, £6,656 10s; Mr T. Denby, Auckland, £6,985; Mr 0. Archibald, Dunedin, £7,507 7s; Messrs Hunt, White, and Clarke, Auckland, £7,716 3s; Mr W. Foughey, Auckland, £7,862 12s 2d; Messrs V. Henderson and Co., Dunedin, £9,056 Oa Id; Mr T. A. Dolvens, Patea, £9,444 15s; Mr A. O'Brien, Auckland, £9,793 163 6d; Mr D. Glendining, Napier, £10 925. Mr J. Briton, Auckland, was allowed, to withdraw his tender.

The usual fortnightly meeting of tho.City School Committee was held last evening. Present: Messrs W. Gorric (in the chair) Schmidt, Thwaitcs, and McM aster. Various communications wero received from the Board of Education. Among them was an intimation re Beresford"-street school em bankment, that the Board cannot under take to remove the earth, but will supply Venetian blinds for the windows, It was agreed to forward to the Board an application from Mr Brabazon requesting a supply of four venotian blinds for Nelson street school, as recommended by tbe In spector. Leave of absence was granted to Miss Wallis for one week to Attend the University examination commencing on November 14tb. Mr E./M. C. Harrison wrote stating that ho had forwarded the names of 3 boys and 3 girls as competitors in the Scholarships Examination to the Board of Education.

An interesting locture on "The Pilgrim Fathers " was delivered last evening by the Rev. 11. Laishloy, in the Congregational school-room, Beresford-street. There was a moderate* attendance. The lecturer traced the history of tho Puritans of England after their departure from England to Holland, their migration to America after a residence of twelve years amongst the Dutch, and their subsequent settlement at Plymouth, New England. Tho sufferings of tho Puri tan settlers were very graphically described, and Mr Laishley read Longfellow's poem re lating to the courtship of Miles Standish, tho Puritan Captain of Plymouth. Mies Peace sang "The Pilgrim Fathers"' very effectively. Miss Hales and Miss Edmonds also sang. A collection was mado on be half ot the fund for liquidating the debt on the Congregational Church, Thames.

The peoplo of the Northern Wairoa, not to be behind, but rather to be to the front in all business or amusement suited to the time?, have decided to hold a day's athletic sports_ at Dargaville on tho 26th Deer., " Boxing Day," when a number of interest ing events will be decided, for which the prizes will be really substantial. A sub scription list was opened last week for the purpose of raising funds to make the prizes sufficiently large to attract outsido com petition. Mr D. Lynch, tho popular local hotel-keeper, headed tho list^flth £15, which was followed by other amounts, so that the piize committee will be onabled to carry out their laudable intention. It is to bo hoped that some of our Auckland peds will take a trip np tho Wairoa, and try conclusions with the local celebrities, amongst whom tho names of Dickson and McVay aro mentioned as the champions of their respective districts. We . should really like to see Mettam and Fagan go up and see what tbe " bush whackers "aro like on the track.

Coming events, it is said, cast their shadows before them. If this bo true, and the one is a just reflection oC the,other, thon To morrow we can promise our readers a treat, if they will call at the Auckland Provision Com pany's ItiKht Corner Stall, City Market, as a large supply of very Prime Daicy-fed Bacon and Hams is just to hand, whioh certainly, in our estimation, is .unequalled; and as we have had a sample, we only speak of what we know, and have no hesitation in deolaring it to. be the best breakfast relish that we have had on our table for many a day. We would especially dlreot the attention of the working olaseus to the saving to be effected in the pucohaso of their Provisions from tho Company—whioh was started chiefly in their interests; and whioh we think deserves, and ought to have, a large measure of their support, particularly as tho Company sell everything about 20 per cent, cheaper than anyone else. '

Mr Phillips, clothier, of Queen-street, be ing about to re-build, announces a olearitg-out sale of his lareo stook of men's, boys' and chil dren's clothing, under cost price, offering an opportunity to parents which should not ba mused.

Mr John Leek opened to-day in Mr Rntrray'H late premises with a large and appar ently well-selected Btook of general drapery and dotting. His shop was well patronised during the day.

The miustrelentertainment at the Epsom Hall, to-night, promises to be a great success. A very large number of tiokets have been issued, and a flrst-olasa band will perform during tho entertainment, and will play (be dance musio, Mr Davie Fox, after a four years' absence from stage life, will appear in grand pedestal uniform and represent several new dances. Vocalists of acknowleged ability will take part in the pro ceedings.

To-morrow evening the last peiformance of the Temperanoe service ot aong, "John Tregenoweth," takes plaoa in the Lome-street Hall, the arrangements for which are progress ing satisfactory. Mr Sloman, 8.A., head master of the Auokland College and Grammar School, has kindly undertaken to read the intereitlng narrative, which will receive full justice frem that gentleman. Several changes have been made in the solos and duets, and thore is no doubt tho cholr.urider the baton ot Mr R. Tnde hope, will fully maintain its reputation for correct rendering of the illustrative music. As the nteht has been fixed in response to the requests received from those unable to attend previous performances owing to other engage ments, residents of Onehunga, North Shore, tec, are reminded of the facilities offered on Satnr day evening to hear the most legitimate enter tainment in Auokland.

BODY DISCOVERED AT KAIPARA.

Supposed to he Capt. McKensie's Remains.

(UY TELEGRAPH.—OWN COKRESPONDENT.)

HELKNSVILLE, this day. In response to a telegram from the Kaipara pilot to Captain D. H. McKcnzle, Captain Smith, of the Christina, and a gentleman from Captain D. H. McKenzie's office, came up last night en routo for the North Spit Head ■Where the boat and body have boon found, aa wired from Kopuru yesterday. They bring a coffin in which to deposit the remains, and intend taking fame to Auck land for interment. From a_ full descrip* tion given me by Captain Smith, the pilot, I have little hesitation in saying that the remains found are those of poor Captain McKensie, of theEona, and in conversation with Captain James Smith last eveniug he expressos the satno opinion. Very little of the body is left for identification beyond a peculiarity in the forma tion of tho teeth. A flannel shirt almost bleached and woollen socks still remain. The body is made fast to tho stern ringbolt by a rope round the waist, It is lying outsido the boat, and both aro half buried in the sand. Tho discovery Was first made by some boilermaker* of Messrs Fraser and Tinne (who are repairing the pilot launch) in a stroll on Sunday, and on the fact being communicated to the pilot he at once repaired to tho spot, and afterwards proceeded to the Kopuru, the nearest tele grapb-Btation from the Heada, when he wired the result of his investigation to Auckland. Tho boat and body have ovi dontly been on the beach for several weeks. It is about forty miles north, from where the Rona went ashore, and across the Kaipara channel. The inferenco is that the Rona was abandoned by the ill-fated crew some distance from the coast, probably in tho vicinity of tho bar. A lighthouso would have saved them without doubt.

SOCIAL GATHERING.

A soibbb and social gutkotlng, ill connection with tho Bpiphany Church, was held at tho Newton Hall last evening, in aid of a fund for providing a larger placo of worship for tbo parish. The folio wing ladles, amqngat others, presided at the tables:—Mesdanios Staunton, Ughtfoot, Birnle, Hblden, Hamp shire, Warnook, Mason, Fouidor, Tuoker, Murphy, and Hiss Errington. Tho Hoy. J. Hoselden, minister of Kpiphany Church, pre sided, ana in an excellent address sketobed the history of tho church, which was founded about nine rears ago by tho Key. Mr Dudley and Vt Nicholson. Tho present building was not large enough for their requirements, but in tbo course ot another year they hoped to have a larger and batter appointed place of worship. Tho Itev. Me Dudley .who was introduced by the chair man as " tho father of our ohuroh," in a happy speech praißod the congregation for their exer tions in tbe pant, and spoke words of encourage ment respecting the future. Mr Kwington also delivered an address on "Soolbl Gatherings." Ho argued that they did much good in rubbing off people's rough corners and induolnga friendly understanding. Just as pebbles on tho sea shore, through being, rubbed togother by the waves, get worn smooth, bo pooplo's annular! ties got worn oft' by contact and friendly inter course. Buokle showed that personal contact brought about a good understanding between France and Knglaud, when through isolation thoy wore ever Jealous and suspicious one of tbe other. And reoently, ho remarked, we have seen further proofs of this influence in our entertaining the Maori King and Howl, and in i America hoisting the British flag to evince Jonathan's ronpeut tor old Kngland by a public salute. All this was through mutual inter course, and if individuals would only ezorolse moro of that spirit of which Christianity waa tho embodiment, tho uuwbbb who ore dis integrated by opinions wouli be welded to- Rathor by neighbourly lovo and sympathy, - A long musical programme was gone through, the most notable items of which were a song, "In the Glooming,'* by Mies Lightfoot; a piano solo by Mrs Jboson; song, "Bay of Biscay" (encored), by a gentleman amateur; Bong, " Kemombar or Forgot," by Miss Harvey; ana Sart son?. "The Village Blacksmith," by the hoir. Tho huilding waa crowded, and all seemed to onioy themselves heartily.

POLICE COURT.-This day.

(Before J. £. Macdonald, Esq., 11. M.)

Foraging.—Geo. Cooper, alias Thomas, was charged with stealing a pair of boots, value 18s, the property of Alexander Watson. Also, with stealing a shirt, value 6s, the property of Bridget Mooney, of Auckland, on the 31at October.—The prisoner, a more youth, pleaded guilty.— Mr Pardy said the prisoner, on coming out of Mouut .Eden, went to Mrs Mooney, and pretended to have a message for her. He said he was one of tbo "Oxford crew," recently arrived. She treated him very kindly, gave him lodging and food, when he stole Mr Watson's boots, and a shirt which Mrs Mooney desired him to take to a person.—Prisoner said Mr Pardy's state ment WBB quite ttue. He stole the things, but did not know why bo committed the offence, — Six months' imprisonment with hard labour. "

Bkbach of Licensing Act.—George Bramblecombe was charged on summons wiih supplying beer on Suuday, the 23rd inst,, to persons who were not bona fide travellers. —Defendant pleaded not guilty, —Mr Fardy said tho defendant- was the lessee of tho Queen's Hotel, and numerous complaints bad been received about Sunday drinking. He would call evidence.—Ser geant A, Clarke deposed tbat he knew the Queen's Hotel. He called there on Sunday night at 11.20, on the 23rd inst. fie went to th» door, and Mr Bramblccombe opened it, and on discovering who he was, Mr Kramblccorabo endeavoured to prevent him from entering. He pushed past him, gave bis name, and.saw several persons inside witb beer before them.—Mr Bramble combe said the information was bad. IHe then put several questions to witness, which were duly answered. —To His Worship : He asked to whom the beer belonged. Defendant replied to him self and Mr Panter, a lodger.—Robert Gil fillan was Called, and deposed that he was in tho hotel, and stayed there all night. He would positively swear that he took no beer. , Had no particular reason for being in the hotel.—Edward Morrow gave similar evi dence. Ho took a bed for the night, but took no beer. Had no reason for staying in the house.—To Mr Pardy : Had a homo of his own. Did not care to say definitely what business he had in tlio house.— Mr Pardy said if Mr Morrow de clined to answer, he must ask the Court to commit him.— To His Worship: He was a single man. The hotel was respectable. Was not there to concoct a robbery. Had business with his friend, Panter, Could not state his business.—His Worship handed a slip of paper to witness, asking him to write down his business; but -witness still refused, saying he had no par ticular business.—His Worship: " You must either put it upon paper or state it in open Court; I give yon a fair opportunity." —Witness said he could not.—His Worship said he was surprised to hoar a member of a respectable family say that he stayed at an hotel on a Sunday night for his convenience, and was unable to give particulars.—To Mr Pardy: He simply took a bed. Did business with his friend, Panter. Could not state the nature of tho business.—His Worship said it was all rubbish. Ho would, however, adjourn the case until to-morrow, in order to give Mr Morrow a further opportunity of answer ing the question,—The case was accordingly adjourned. ...

Neglecting a Son.—Wm. Middleton was charged with failing to contribute to wards tho support ot Wm. Middleton, his son, in tho Industrial Homo.—Mr Pardy said defendant had agreed to pay 2s 6d per week, and an order was accordingly made.

A IiRAVK Charge.—Francis Cleave was charged with assaulting Ellen Blakeley, of Hobeoii'Street, on the 25th ult,, by striking her. —Mr Tyler appeared for defendant and pleaded not guilty.—Mr Pardy said this charge arose out of the case ot Dawson, who was committed a y few days ago. Ellen Blakeley deposed that she was a widow. Knew the man Dawson. The present defendant came to her house in Hobson-street, on tbe 25th October, in company with Dawson, who said to the bailiff, "Do your duty." She had pur chased several articles of furniture from Dawson.and paid him for them. She ob jected to defendant interfering with the things, and tried to prevent him. He struck her on the cheek and she fell. Mrs Dawson lifted her up.—His Worship, after hearing the evidence, said that it was highly improbable that the bailiff had struck plaintiff, but, apart from this, [ there was an assault in law. They had no business in the house. He thought there might have been a mis* take. Cleave had no animus against tbe woman, and it was just possible that, in the scuffle, the slap on the face was given by Dawson; and he was inclined to give defendant the benefit of the doubt in this reepect. He must, however, find him guilty of illegally entering the premises, and would fine him in the nominal penalty of 20s and costs.

This was all tho business,

Whisky is smuggled into Canada in barrels painted the colour of oil barrels. Several are tied together, and as they go almost entirely under water they are towed across. In case of alarm the barrels are anchored.!

THE TROUBLE ON WAIMATE PLAINS.

(BY TKLECtRAPri.—SPECIAL KEPORTEH.)

PUNGAREHU, Thursday.

THE GATHERING ARMY. And still they come. Volunteers from all parto of both islands yesterday arrived at Kahotu—2so, viz., 78 from Canterbury, consisting of the Ashburton Volunteers, Timara Navals, and Temuka Rifles. From Auckland, the Thames Scottish.N&vals.and Engineers, who come as Eiflos. It is a pity to sco the Thames Naval .Brigade without uniform. It is said that they were misled by being told uniforms would be provided in camp. There are no uniforms here. It is proposed to supply them with blue trousers and grey shirts, a very suitable dress for active service. 250 ore expected from Opunake to-day to bring' up the number of the men at Kahotu to 1,000. The Stella will land to-day 80 of the Wellington Naval Brigade and the City Guards. The camp at Pungarchu is a very busy scene. In addition to 600 A.C, the New Plymouth Light Horse are in the camp, and patrol the neighbourhood daily. THE NATIVES aT THE FiSNCE. Just across the road from the camp is the gap in the fence made for the passage of the road. This opening has been carefully watched day and uight by natives on duty. At present they watch with an eager eye, but without any alarm, at the great pre paration being made. They laugh at the various words of comraaud of Cavalry and Infantry, and set to ridicule the whole arrangement. Your reporter to-day asked them if they were not afraid of the great force being raised. They aaid " No," they had done no harm, and could not bo attacked. These Maoris are the only ones to be scon outside Parihaka, where all await the advance of the Con stabulary. They do not do so in fear and trembling. They were feasting to-day, and having a general frolic, it seemed. I imagine that marly natives who live at a distance and are still at Porihak.a, have sent home their horses, i'itokowaru's paddock, which has generally a number of horses in it, is empty, but that chief and his men are at Paribaka, as is the daughter of hi one Pihama, to whom 1,800 acres were given by the Koyal Commission. She returned on Monday from Oeo. WHEN THE ADVANCE IS TO BE MADE. Art abßurd rumour hits been wired over the country that in consequence of Te Whiti giving indication of remorse and feel ing inclined to submit, Mr Bfyce has de cided not to advance on Parihaka until Monday. I)he fact is we only know Satur day is the day because in Mr Bryce's letter to Te Whiti he said that he would enlarge the proclamation to 14 days from its promul gation, instead of 14 days from the date as printed in thedocument. From this, it was inferred that Saturday was the day he calls for au answer. The story requires authen ticating, and the postponement to Monday I am in a position to state was a story got up by some Constabulary for fun. Num berless rumours are afloat, but nothing cer tain is likely to be known until the last moment.

Every man of the A.C. is armed with rifle and bayonet, and in addition revolvers have lately been served out. Immense difficulty is experienced in the despatch of press telegrams, on account of the great quantity of Government messages. The operators work till three o'clock each morning. A few of the Star carrier pigeons would be invaluable

Beconnoisance by Mr Bryce,

PUNGARKHU, this day.

A reconnoisance in the direction of Pari haka was made by the Native Minister, Col. Roberts and staff, yesterday morning. They were escorted by 25 Taranaki Mounted Rifles. The party followed the tnaiu road to Parihaka, and shortly arrived at the pah. The escort was halted some 100 yards distant, and the Native Minister and party proceeded to a hill overlooking Parihalcn. This Col. Roberts and Major Take ascended. The Native Minister re mained below. Parihaka is snrrounded by a fence—an ordinary Maori taiepa—and in this fence is left a gap without a gate, forming the principal entrance to the pah. Near this entrance Mr Bryce and party took their stand, but did not attempt to enter. On their approach, the Parihaka natives, who were all collected together seated on the ground as they had remained for the last few days around the house of the man lately dead, did not stir. A number of youths wera playing on the square which separated the spot where the natives were seated from the surrounding fence and entrance to the settlement. SJeeing Mr Bryce and party, Te Wniti's policeman, who is a sort of beadle, went on to this square and ordered these boys to join the re mainder ot the natives.' This was ac cordingly done, and the policeman, whose name is Tamakanohi, preceded to the entrance and invited Mr Bryce to eater. Mr Butler, interpreter, by order of Mr Bryce, answered that they did not come to see the natives to-day, though they thanked him for the invitation, and he would take the opportunity of visiting Parihaka in a formal manner on Saturday. The party then retired, and after reaching some 40 chains, trie escort was halted, and the Native Minister and staff turned to the northward to inspect the ground in that direction, probably with tbe object of choosing the line of route to be taken by the skirmishers.

The "Star" Reporter Visits the Pah After Mr Bryce Left.

Te WJtlti Inter-trets NebucJiad-

neszar s Dream.

After viewing tho country on both sides of the road, Mr Bryce's party returned to camp, and your reporter to Parihaka. I found the natives as calm as ever. Tohu spoke twice during the day, but nothing new was said—peace, no resistance, and for titude, a picture of the lion, the lamb, &c, and a serpent coiled in the corner; and they said that the serpent was Satan, so was the Government because it was working evil, and they proposed that the serpent should be removed from the picture, meaning that Government should cease its evil work. Te Wbiti then brought a large coloured chart of American production, showing the descent of man from the earliest age of the world. He found the statue in Nebu chadnezzar's dream, and said that the gold head was typical of Babylon, the silver breast of Greece, the brasa loins of Rome, the iron legs of the Protestants, of whom the Queen is the head, and the clay feet of himself and the native people. He said that as he wished tho iion to lio down with the lamb, and the two people to live peaceably together, co it was equally certain that the clay feet would not cling to the iron legs." The two people might live in. amity, but would not amalgamate.

The chief was most friendly, smiling as he explained his plans, and saying that all he wished for was for the good of both races, and in addition he promised that on the arrival of Satan, which is Mr Bryco, he would utterly confound him and chain him, tor that ho would overcome till good and peace should destroy war, and all evil things, INTERVIEW WITH TE WHITL ' Your reporter then visited Te Whiti, whom he found in company* with Wi Parata and other leading natives, in Ms own meeting house. They were busily engaged in looking at a large pictorial Bible, and had it open at a chapter in Isaiah, where a prophecy is made that the Jion should lie down with the lamb, etc. They had had Satan to be abolished. Your reporter returned to camp. The men had a half holiday, so that a move of some kind may be expected to-day (Friday), although the actual entrance into Parihaka will not take place till Saturday. BLOCKING THE WAY.-OBSTKU TIONS TO THE PKESS. A notice has been advertised by Colonel Roberts that no traffic will be allowed over Stoney River southward, or past Opnnake northwards, on the 4th and sth. It is ex plained that it is feared that a large influx of visitors may seriously impede the move ments or troops<. This is no doubt true, but at the same time some little facilities might be offered to the press. Such is not the case. . Reporters have no consideration allowed, or, at least, no permission given them to go to Parihaka. In fact, obstacles, it is expected, will be placed in the way of their doing so, but what these obstacles are is not known, but correspondents are told they go at their own risk. It is thought they will do so.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—PKESS ASSOCIATION.]

OPUNAKE, Thursday.

ARRIVAL OF VOLUNTEERS,

The Hinemoa, with the Wellington and Wairarapa Volunteers, arrived at 5 o'clock this morning after a very rough passage.

Nearly all the men have disembarked. The Wanganui and Manawatu Volunteers, who were garrisoned here, have gone to Rahotu after breakfast this morning. The Auck land men went on to the same place yester day, _ and the Wellington Navals the day previous. The'men landed this morning proceeded to Rahotu this afternoon.

Major Baillie, commanding 50 Marl borough Volunteers, arrived this morning per Stella. They march at once for Pun-: garchu.

OPUNAKE, this day.

The Wellington Engineers, Rifles, Guards, and Wairarapa Volunteers, landed yester day morning, and marched to Rahotu at one o'clock. On landing Drs. Driver, and Watts, who accompanied them, were in formed that no more doctors were required. This matter will doubtless be fully enquired into. As usual the volunteers left the store, at Wellington, half equipped. There is general complaint by them of the manage ment. They have only a ball-bag to carry forty rounds of ammunition.

Mr Morthcroft, R.M,, has reported at Pungarehu.

The Wellington contingent march at one p.m. for Rahotn, headed by the Guards band.

The Marlborough Volunteers landed to> day.

[BY TELEGRAPH, OWH CORRESPONDENT.]

DISAPPOINTMENT IN NEW PLY MOUTH.

WELLINGTON, this day.

According to a telegram received in town, the New Plymouth people look upon the proposed march upon Parihaka as a holiday exhibition, for a large number of people, including many ladies, were organising pleasure parties to witness and enjoy the proceedings. Their love for novelty has, however, rnceirrfd a check by the stoppage of all public traffic on the road south of Stoney River through the Parihaka block. The only persons.who will be permitted to be present at the entrance to Parihaka, in addition to the force, are Ministers and their staff, and I believe press correspondents. It is reported here that Hiroki has cleared put of Parihaka.

NORTH SHORE REGATTA

A meeting of committeemen appointed to iriake arrangements tor the Regatta, to- be held on November 9th, was held at the Masonic Hotel, North Shore, last evening* It was stated that subscriptions, amounting to £75, nad been promised, and a desire was expressed that they might be forth coming by Monday night, for although they could not plead poverty the cash would prove very acceptable. It was decided to keep the ships' fig race on the programme, asd to offer a prize of £$ for the winning boat; also that a ladies' pair-oar contest should take place, leaving the question of having a coxwain optional. The follow ing appointments were made .-—Judge, M. McWiccol; starter, Mr A. Allison; handicapper, Mr D. Gouk, Captains JNeariug or Anderson; measurer, Mr C. Bailey. Mr E. M. Stark superin tends arrangements for the the tub race, greasy boom, duck hunt, and nautical pig hunt, all of which will take place near the northern shore. All courses were arranged, and several smaller matters finally disposed of.

CITY COUNCIL.

Tub fortnightly meeting of this body took place last night. Present: The Mayor and Conn, ciliors Goldie, Fleming, Hemus, Crowther, Montague, Offer, Aickin, Waddel, and Thomp son.

Corbespondbnoe. — Letters were received and disposed o£ as follows:— From J. Heath, asking for an extension of the time allowed for the completion of his contract in High-street, as ho had been delayed by bad weather and the street traffic. .Agreed to.—From J. Dempsey, complaining of the condnct of Mr Burgess, of the Surveyor's Department, while visiting certain buildings now being erected In Chapel- Btrcqt. Referred to Works Committee.—From the Secretary of the Newton Highway Board, acknowledging receipt of half (viz., £8) the cost of certain repairs to Ponsonby, and stating that this was not a fair-proportion. It was resolved to pay two-thirds ths cost.—From Whi taker and Hussoll, forwarding conveyance of right-of-way in Union-street; alao Scarrott's conveyance for a similar purpose. The first one had been agreed to, but as the condition had not been observed, it was resolved to return an answer to that effect, /while the second one was re ferred to the Finance Committee.—From Gar lick and Cranwell, offering the upset price for Lot 9, liOrne-street. It was agreed to pat it up to auction.—From D. A. Tole (Chief Commis sioner of Crown Lands), transmitting a tracing of the lands proposed to be granted to the Coun cil, in terms of the Special Powers and Con tracts Act. Resolved " that the solicitor be in structed to prepare the necessary conveyances, and that the question of taking posession and fencing be referred to the Works Committee."— From Messrs Whitaker and Russell, applying on behalc of Chas. King, for leave to alter the boundaries in property held under the Improve ment Commissioners' Trust. Granted.—From W. Blewden, cud tractor for main sewer, asking instructions as to the erection of stone facing at the breakwater end of the drain. Agreed that the Council are not now prepared to give an answer regarding the diversion, — From Heaketh and Richmond, forwarding the award of Judge Gillies re the maintenance of the reclamation streets; and from acting-secre tary of Harbour Board, requesting the Council to appoint a committee to confer with a committee ot the Board In reference to the award.—Crs Waddel, Thompson, Hemns, Fleming, and the Mayor were appointed a comm'ttee.—From Mr Brackenrig, ot Graf ton-street, asking the Council to authorise the cutting down of the earth in front of his residence.—Agreed to pay for the sloping. Works Committee.—The report of this Com mittee recommended:—(l) That the Surveyor's report re approaches to Auckland Timber Com pany's warehouse be adopted and the work auo thorised to be done at a cost of £25; (2) That the extension of the Cook-street drain to Hobson-st. 'oe done in its turn; (3) That Mr S. McP.ueraon 'be paid £6 without prejudice in respect of the cutting in Graf ton Road; (d) That the Sur veyor's report re widening; of Sheridan and Little Hepburn-streets stand over until further replies are received from the owners; (S) That the resolution of the Council providing penalties for neglect to be embodied in the conditions of the night soil contract, and that tenders be called lor conditions to be laid on the table. The report was adopted.—lt was also agreed that licenses for closets should only be granted on condition that they are kept open day and night. Streets Committee. — The report of this Committee contained the following recommen dations :—(I) That the required draining be done in Graham and Hardinge-steeets; (2) That the road and pathway in Patterson-street, ba filled in to the permanent level past Mr J. Billington's new houses, and thence Bloped off to present level; (3) That Wellington street Kaßt be drained to the permanent level and the dish channel repaired; (4) That a urinal be erected in Durh&m-Btreet, with entrance from the strost; (5) That the East side of Nelson-street, by cook and Yictoria-Btreets be channelled and kerbed in terms of surveyor's report; (0) That a urinal bo placed in Fort-street, (in the Metiopolitan Hotol yard) with entrance from street, light in urinal opposite to be removed when foregoing is completed.—The report was adopted. Town Hall.—The Town Hall Committee re ported the reoeipt ot the following offers for the sale of the Army and Navy Hotel site and land adjoining:—(l) Mr S. Jagger, hotel and site, £6,500, with the right to remove licenses to other premises; (2) Rev W. Lully. three allotments. Grey-street, respectively 10,30, and 40 feet, four allotments. Upper Queen-street, each 40 feet; price, for lease only (decline to sell) for 899 years, 60s per foot per annum.—The report was adopted. FitfABOE Committee.—The regular report of this committee was brought and read. It recommended :-(l) That the consideration of the United Insurance Co.'s Association's resolu tions re Fire Brigade appliances, be deferred until the Inspeator of Fire Brigadeb'renort is dis ousaed j (2) That the consideration of Dr Pur chis'sletterre water supply be also deferred, and that the engineer be directed to report upon all places in the higher levels requiring special services, and cost of first and annual supply, by the two methods suggested by him; (3) That re S. Parker's letter pending alterations in section Si of the Waterworks bje-laws, permission be given to connect closets as recommended by en gineer: (4) That re supply of water to Auckland Timber Company's olosets, previous resolution be adhered to (no supplies where no street sewer); (5) That all the allotments in Patterson street be offered by auction at previous upeet prloes, and conditions to date from the original lease.—The report was adopted. PArk Committed.—lt was agreed on the re commendation of this Committee: That the Resident Minister (Hon. F. Whitaker) be written to, requesting the Government to remove the present armoury and buildings from the Albert Park, The Committee also reported that the Plans and specifications for Cqburg-street, Viotorla-straet ffast, and Victoria Quadrant had been laid before it, and approved.—The report was adopted.

The smoke Nuisance.—The Legal Committee submitted Mr Cotter's written opinion.andrecom mended that action should be taken in accord ance therewith. The legal opinion advised that any proceedings (if found necessary) should be taken under the provisions of The Publio Health Act, 1876.—1t was resolved to adopt the recom mendation.

.Miscellaneous.—The usual returns from the Treasurer's,. Waterworks', and Surveyor's Departments and the pumping station were submitted, and the fortnightly accounts were passed for payment. Questions were put re garding the drainage of Princes-street and other matters. The half-yearly statement of accounts certified by tbe auditors, was laid on the table, while specifications for' works in Alexandra and other streets were submitted. Tbndkbs. — The -following tendora were received:—For works in Elliott-street: W, Blewden, £393: A. McQuire. £331. The estimate was £365. Works in Upper Union street tH, Smith, £135; 8. Gordon, £181; Kirby and Co., £133; W. Blewden, £153. finally it was agreed to call for fresh tenders. The Earth Closet Sy6tem,—The Mayor moved, " That the Government be requested to amend the Public Health Act, by giving power to local Boards to prohibit the use of cesspits or priviea, and to mate bye-laws making it compul sory where water-closets aro not used to use earth or other deodorising material, and power to prohibit the use of water closets unless con nected with the main sewer."-After some dis oussion the proposition was referred to tho Liesal Committee to take the necessary steri3 Water SoFPLY.-The Mayor moved, "That the Finance and General Purposes Committee This conoluded the business.

CABLEGRAMS.

LONDON, November 2. i FIRST DECISION OF THE LAW*-* :.-.., court. Nl^| . The Irish Land Snb-Commisaion gave it first decision to-day on one of the amJ; < brought before it for settlemenUonlv * application by tenant under tbe fairs™!? ;i provisions of the Land Act. The deciZ ''■■ of the Commission was in favour of th tenant's application, and fixed a »j. ? ■ '■■• rent for his holding. * ™**4$ ANTI-JEWISH FEELING IN nvo MANY. ■■J**"M BEKLIN, November 2 The German Government has instihiLi a prosecution against the anti-Jewish «,„* i " Die Richherald," for publishing Si $ with the object of fomenting feeltoeSi 0?# the Jews in. Germany. s BKMn«H BA~NK DIVIDEND, LONDON, November i-v? The London Chartered Bank of Austr.r has declared a dividend of 5 percent f j the past half-year, and carries jHOMnII the reserve fund. ' w ™ JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT. Lord North has been appointed Ju<W n » the English High Court of Justices g . 'PARIS, November l' It is expected that ai treaty of conW tC4 ' will shortly be concluded between FrS- I and Italy, . , . uw RETURN OF THE KING OF ITALY. C VIENa A, October 3li> King Humbert and Queen MawWil* left here to-day for Rome. TheirMaSl were received with great cordiality oytWv Austrian Imperial family, and great t«K^ ties were held in their honour durine tiffll atay in this city, i c' ■ * THE ANGLO-IRISH VOTING AGAINST THEIR FRIENDS. '^ LONDON, Novembers The municipal. elections which hill taken place throughout England duriDg thffl past few days, show considerable gam to^s the Tories. The latter's success is believed> to be due to' the support of thd Irish rate! payers;

WITHDRAWAL OF TROOPS FROM AFKICA. 11l ■ . LONDON, November!. A troopshiphas been chartered to convey '^ toErigland and India a moiety of the Britiahti troops now stationed at NataL Mr T. Sexton, M.P. for Sligo, who hi* been lodged in Eilmainham Gaol since tie I4th ult,, for seditious conduct, has now ■ been released owing to ill-health, A. Macdonald, Liberal, M.P, far StafforJ '' is dead. ~' LONDON, November 1, '. COMMERCIAL. Consols, Qfy; New Zealand securitiei ■ unchanged; market rate of discount 6iu?l| been reduced to 4 per cent.; Bank vale remains at 5 percent.; Adelaide flout (ex warehouse) 42s ; Adelaide wheat (ex ware house) 575; New Zealand wheat (ex stole) 545; Australian tallow (best beef) 38s; bett. i mutton, 41b. The London Stock Exchange is closed to. day owing to a holiday.

AUSTRALIAN.

MORE SMALL-POX. SYDNEY, November 3, Two fresh cases of small-pox have been reported to the Board of Health. GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION IN NEW SOUTH WALES, SYDNEY, Friday. ;. Mr Julian Salamonp, Q.C.. Royal Com. missioner appsinted to inquire into tbe Mil- ■'■ burn Creek Copper Mine aflfairi has issued his report. It finds that Messrs Garnet (sic), Waddell, and Russell were guilty of bribery and corruption, and further that a sum of £4,500 .was appropriated by Mr Baker, for merly Minister of Mines, and Messrs Wad dell and Mathieson. Mr Garnet has de- . marided, and Sir Henry Parkei?? has promised to institute, a. further in quiry. The report of the Commissioner has created great sensation here.

MELBOURNE, Friday.

* The debate on Mr Ramsay's motion h ~ still proceeding in the Assembly. : The] division will take place on Tuesday next. • THE BANK ROBBERY.

The trial ot Thorpe, late teller of the j Bank of Victoria, for embezzlement, is pro-. needing, Further irregularities have been disclosed ia evidence. SHIPPING. MELBOURNE, November 3. Sailed: The Union Steamship Co.'aa.s, Kotomahaua. for Bluff, this morning, j I SYDNEY, November 3. Sailed, this afternoon : The B. M. steam-1 ship Zealandia, and the Union Company's steamship Hero* for Auckland. ~ :':||

ADDITIONAL CABLEGRAMS.

MR GLADSTONE ON THE COH|

DITION OF IRELAND. . i LONDON, October 28. Mb Gladstone, who is at present a guest; of Earl Derby, at Knowsley Park, "madi||| speech yesterday, in which he referred ail some length to the prospects of Ireland, anil expressed himself as being hopeful of the| future of Ireland. The revolutionary . agitation which had prevailed was quielicg down. The Irish Land Commission ap^;; peared to work well, and was giving satis faction, and the tenantry were evincing IS desire to avail themselves of assistance is ■ settling disputes relating to the land, The dynamite programme' adopted byj| the Irish Revolutionary Convention, ofNcvr ' York, is being given effect to. A numberft of dynamite cartridges have been dis covered in a cargo of cotton which has ]*ÜBt°r| arrived at Liverpool, from the United States. The explosives were concealed iii a bale of cotton. ; . ~ Gambetta adheres to his intention not to ■ forma Ministry until the Chamtor of Deputies has been afforded an opportunity of expressing its opinion upon the policy 0151 the Ferry Cabinet. He asks the Chamber <i to elect him as President, as a vote of cob fidence, which would express approval^ of bis approaching advent to office. The general elections of the Reicbstigl took place yesterday. The progressivel party, hostile to Prince Bismareksfi policy, carried the day. The prospect || of Gambetta's ■ early accessionto power. ttj|j Prime Minister of France Is regarded wflro disfavour by Germany. Prince Bismarck,! Imperial Chancellor, objects to aMinißftyl constructed by him, :!l , A steamer nas beeu. seized at the.l»arf|| danelles with 20 tons of dynamite on boardj| which it was intended to have discharged;! at the seaport of Odessa, I Black Sea, anal Faganaoz, a fortified town in the Sea oil Azoff. Fourteen thousand casks of dyna|l mite had been previously (landed.at ■■Syri»|a Island, in the Grecian Archipelago. Them Nihilists are suspected of being connectea:| with the shipment.

LATER CAPE NEWS.

[BY TELEGRAPH — PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WATIVK dTsTURBANCES. CAPETOWN, October 8. Thehe have been very serious riots at Port Elizabeth among the natives. Ihe Fulfil Zulus, on the night of the 4th, attacked the|| Kaffirs, and drove them right out of their location, ransacking the huts and kilhnK:.^ every living thing, even doss. ■ I "Ja«W ■ citizens were sworn in as special constspies, : .,,:. with orders to quell the disturbance at an costs. Owing to these measures the town has now become quiet. , On the 6th of October Sir Evelyn woott ,-.. opened the second session of Ihe nintn Council of Natal." Keterring to: -th« I Transvaal, he said he trusted that. the , British, Dutch, and also coloured inhabit- H ants would prefer that all heart-burning* ■ caused by recent events might die out 1M progress of the colony of Natal during J&tiM year 1880 was remarkable, although ereiiM -:, early in the year had somewhat <««»£|| i;s advance, yet he hoped there would oe ■ no serious retrogression. In the course«|| his speech His Excellency passed bjffl encomiums on the services of the late w* vernor, George Colley. ~ , ,-' Transvaal affairs remain very unsettieJ, . I owing to the delay in ratifying the COT™"' ~. » tion. Many families have moved fromi«J| country, and many are still moving from Transvaal, bad crop 3 having reduced wem,^ from comparative affluence to almosi. PoMrt^Valker, a well-known Emigration Aeent, is about proceeding to England ana. g Scotland, empowered by the GovernmeDi..^ to make terms for assisting agriculture families to come out here. fc . The weather remains splendid. aant»» v prospects all over the.colony are.:.lru"|| liant.

fHE AUCKLAND EVEISfOrG SfAli FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 4



Special Advertisements. I|N ORDER TO MAKE KOOM, for ensuing season's goods, and to reduce my LABCJE AND VARIED STOCK OF WOOLLENS, I beg to inform my numerous customers and the general public that I have decided to REDUCE THE PRICES BY TEN PERCENT, At the same time I wish to Imply that every garment turned out -will be, as usual, under my personal supervision, and, as heretofore, nothing but hand-work used. In making this announcement, I trust to re ceive an extra share of patronage, and to return thanks for past favours. H. L. POSSKNKSKIE, , Merchant Tailor and Habitmakbb, SHORTLAND-STREET, AUCKLAND Opposite South British Insurance Company). f\C\Jl>Aii DEMONSTRATION. THE GRANDEST CUT GLASS. AND BEST ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, Ever Sskn in New Zealand, Are now FOR SALS by me, consisting of Claret Jugs, Sugar Krams, Cruets, Breakfast Cruets, and Biscuit Boxes. SEEING 18 BELIEVING. F, H, LiWI SS 0 N,! Opposite the Union Bank. QUEEN-STREET. 178, 180, AND 182, QUEEN-STREET. CENTRAL DRAPEKY WAREHOUSE, THREE DOORS BELOW THK AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. W. RATTRAY Is now holding his MAGNIFICENT SHOW OF NOVEL TIES FOX THE SUMMER SEASON.



Hid NEW WAREHOUSE has been fitted up BO i aa to ensure tho greatest convenience to the public. BPACIOU3 SHOW ROOMS, with every modern improvement, are a special feature In tho New Establishment. W. RATTKAY'S New Summer Costumes Are both Fashionable and Stylish. LADIES' COSTUMES In very rich Cashmere, trimmed with Broohe Satin. Ombre Satins and Satin Cords In tho Newest and Most Tasteful Styles. THE MOTHKR HUBBARD COSTUME, for Walking and Morning Wear. MANTLES! MANTLES! MANTLES! A splendid assortment of Satin Mantles. Cashmere, Silk, Lass, and Fancy Mantles, in great variety. MILLINERY! HaTs MILLINERY 1 MILLTNKRY! and MILMNKRY! MILUNERY! BONNETS. MILLINERY;! LADIES' FASHIONABLE CAPS. UNDERLINEN DEPARTMENT. f This Stock has been largely to the ladies. I Increased, and W. it. ia pre pared to execute Wedding special and Layette Orders, upon attention. V.tUe shortest notice. DRESS DEPARTMENT. A Complete and Entirely New Stock in Light and Dark Shades of summkr Materials WASHING FABRICS In Great Variety Some Tory Choice Patterns of PLAINT and FANCY GINGHAMS FANCY RIBBONS AND TEffiS L&.CE3 in New Shades, Chenille Nets, &o. India Muslin and India Hand - bewn Embroidery THE SCHOOL GIRLS' UMBRELLA Ladies' Sunshades, Satin and Fancy. MORLEY'S HOSIERY IN THE BEST MAKES. Ladles' Spun Silk Hose, new shades Ladies' White and Unbleached Cotton Hose, from 6d par pair Ladies' Coloured Cotton Hose, from Is per pair The New Double-kneed Cotton Hose in Gronat, Navy, and Black Children's Coloured Hose, from Is per pair W. RATTRAY'S enormous Bale of Gloveß enables him to buy with (treat advantages to his Customers, and he has an immense variety to choose from. JUST OPENED, the New Undressed KID . GLOVES, in black and dark colours. MANCHESTER1* All W. Rattray's GOOD 3. Goods are now marked . Family and House- in plain figures. hold Linens, Tab!- W, Kattroy will Boil ings, Towellngs, very cheap. The Cash Sheetings, and Bar er will find it to his I Calicoes. advantage to inspect American Twill ana J-W. R.s Btook, and Cambric Calicoes, receive good valne for splendid make and his money. finish. . All W. R.s Regular Window Nettings Customers will receive and Curtains. the benefit of Low- Splendid Cretonnes, priced Goods. &c, &c. ) CLOTHING ANd"gEWTLEME»'S OUTFITTING. 250 Gents' Fashionable Tweed (SUITS; low price 50a 150 Men's Sydney Tweed COATS, IBs 8d 200 Gealong Tweed TROUS.KRS and VESTS, 218



TBb Kaiapol Tweed Bnits, made up specially for Boys and Youths, very superior Boys', Youths', and Men's STRAW HATS, Is Ud G eats' China silk, Merino, and Felt Helmets, &c. ■TO ILL I AM~ T3ATTRAY, GENERAL DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, 178, 180, AND 182, Quben-stkket. Jjl X 0 M J> A R I & The Most . ' MAGNIFIOENT Q B S T O H K.'B g Kvkr Shown in Auckland, Ex Orient Steamer' Garonne.' Just Opined, And on Sale by GAELICK & CKANWBM, Nickel Plated FRENCH AND HALF TESTER Jron BKDSTKADB' very handsome, and a novelty. Just Lauded, ex Hekmiome: LARGEST STOCK OF BEDSTEADS IN AUCKLAND AT THE rUTX "rTALL ARCADE. /^ARLICK & nRANWELL. HOUSE FURNISHERS .'; FANCY GARDEN TABLES. ; CANE LOUNGES FOR VERANDAHS. BLACK AND WHITK WOOL HEARTH RUG& TAPESTRY, BRUSSEL, & STAIR CARPET. CHURCH PEW SEATING, Very Nice, and Preferable to Cushions. : GARLICK & CBANWEWi, ,