SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

mnw watkh J Tnla _.ve_lna, 8.65 ,; -UGH WATBR( To . l _ orrow Morning, 16.9 SDNHBT.-Thls -veiling, 6.69 SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, 5.10 MOON'S AOE,-~J -«Jt Qnarter, -tn, 1.66 p.m,

ARRIVAL.

LAST _V_HIK_.

Omapere, a,s„ Mcintosh, from Tauranga

T.-DAY. Wellington, a a,, Amodeo, from Russell t-iienelg, 5.8., Stephenson, from Tauranga Orotl, _.«., Helander, from Olaborno Beaty. cutter, MoDonald, from Mercury Bay Dream, cutter, Btanhouao, from Russell Lancashire Lass, cutter. Austin, from Tauranga Golden Zele, sob, Carmlohael, from Thames

DEPARTURES.

__8T KVBNI.NG.

Argylo, a.a., Crawford, for Whangarel TO-DAY. Annabel!, brig. Homo, for Whangaroa Saablrd, briganttao, Smith, forUoklanga

IMPORTS.

Per Omapere, from the Sooth.—l9o Bheep, 75 bigs sugar, 525 saokß oats, (60 eaoks wheat, 850 aaoks wneat, 67 blocks stono, 10 saoka oatmeal, 35 oases jam, (0 cases braudy, and a large quantity of anndrlo?.

EXPORTS.

Por Rapldo, for London-190» caeca and 75 bags kauri gum, 169 bales phormtam.

iNWiRDS CoAS-Wia-.-Zillah. from Thames; Golden i„o. from Thames, in ballott; Waipu, from Whangorei.

0-.w~—d~ Co-BTwias.—Coialie, for Tau ranga, With 13 tons oral.

The aa. Wellington arrived from Russell at S a.m. Pasaengera:—Mr and Mra Belt, Mesdamoa Ooltand, Clark, Phtppg, Messrs —awards, Williams, Kemp. Manners, P. Smith. Ilnrtt, Duggln, Hughes, Murohle, Uorrop, Dio-enson, and. tteorage. Cargo: lOOsaoksgum,alhidea SO sheep, and 10 tons sundries. ,

The barque Rapldo hoa oleared at the Cus toms for London, with a full cargo ot gum and Has, valued at 611,230.

The s.s. Te Auau Is expected from the South oa Monday morning, tho Hawea (at Onehunga) at 11 a.m. on Sunday, and the Taiaroa from _evßka(Fljt)on Wednesday,

The barque Eist Lothian arrived at Dunedln from Whangatoa yesterday. Sao roturns{to Auokland with Southern produoe. £—R

The s.B. Glenelg arrived from Tauranga at 6 a.m. to-day and wont into Kuhlmnraina to dis charge cattle.

Captain Helander of tho Orotl reports tho ketch Wild Duck bound for Tairua, brigantino Omaha and schooner Mary King bound for Auokland, windbound in Hicks Duy on Thurs «loy.

Tho s.s. ,Orcti arrived from Glsborno and Napier at 6 a.m. to-day. Passengers: Messrs MltoheU.Henea.Shidway and Schischka. Cargo; 30 head cattle, 210 sheep, 1 ton sundries.

The Auckland briganttao Omaha was in Hicks Bay in company with the Omapero,which arrived lost night. Captain Mcikloman reports that ho left Pitt's Island at . p.m. on tho 19th, and Chatham Island at 11 p.m. tho same night, and passed tho East Capo at 8 p.m. on Sunday night. Took shelter in Hicks Bay on Monday nmrnipg. - Passengers: Mrs Gamble, Mrs Nichols. Miss. Hurley, Miss Shand, Messrs Drown, Hood.) Harwood, R033 (2), Heryog, G. Robertson, and Rev. P. O. Anderson. Cargo: 170 sheep and a quantity of island produce.

ARRIVAL OF THE OMAPERE.

Tho Union Company's new steamer Omapero arrived from Tauranga and Southern ports at 10.30 p.m. yesterday. SholeftDunedinwharf at 10 p.m. on tho 19ih instant, arriving at Oamaru on tho following day; arrived at Timaru at 7 a.m. on the 21st; Wellington at 2 a.m. on the 23rd,- Napier at 1 p.m. on tbo 21th; Gisborno on the following day. Passed East Cape at 8 a.m. on tho 27th, and dropped anchor in Hicks Bay at 2 p.m. samo day on account of bad weather; hove up anchor and proceeded at 0 p.m.. and ar rived at Tauranga at 3 p.m. on the 28th; left again at 8 a.m. on the 29th, and arrived as above. Experienced light winds and ilne weather as far as Timaru, and from thenco to Wellington N.W. winds. Which increased into a hard gale, accompanied with heavy head Bea across Cook's Straits; and from Wellington to Gtsborne, fresh JV, W. winds; and from thenco to Tauranga, had westerly galea; and after rounding East (Jape, had very heavy sea, and Captain Mcintosh thought it necessary, for tho sako of tho live stock, to take shelter ta Hicks Bay, tho weather having raodorated a little after loaving. From Tauranga hence experienced line weather. Pas senger, (saloon): Mr Armitage, Mr A. W. Gollotly, Rev. P. C. Anderson, Mr Robertson, Mra Brown, Nlkohuko, and Tiki, Mrs Pnratina, Mra Erctana and child, and 10 ta tho steerage.

POUT OF ONEHUNGA.

AttRIVAL. Maogregor, _._., MoArthnr, from Waltara

The Union Co.'s steamer Hawea should arrive from the douth about 10 o'clock to-monow, She roturns South on Tuesday.

Tho Northern Co.'s steamer Maogregor arrived from Waliara at 6.30 a.m. to-day, with SO h.ad cattle, 112 sheep, 2 tons butter, aod tha follow ing passengers.- -fesdames Tall. Salt, Kelly and two ohildrun, Messrs Macdonold, Eis ton, Patty, 3. McDonald, QalokfaU, .itohen. Little, —amber, Phel-n, -1.-isoy. O. T. Co-ear, Borne, four natives, and one Chinaman. She was to return thither at 3 o'olook this afternoon.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

[BY TE-SOEAJH.— OWN CO-RESPONDENT.;

HcL-KBVUI,-, this day.

Wlndbouud at the Heada — Bolla Mary, Aloeatia, Xatelle, Syren, -.Camllle, Polloan, and Maud Graham.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

WhanO-rbi, thla day. Arrived: Argylo, s,a., from Auokland. 8 a.m • RnssKLL, thla day. ,

Sailed:' Savoy Kate, for Auokland; Tele graph, lor Giaborne. Loaded—To-night, Chris- Una.

COMMERCIAL.

Stab O.ricn, .aturdar.

MB ALB-ED BUG-LAND'S W-BBXY B-PORT.

At the Baymarket, j otterday, hay and straw waa unusually plentiful, but maintained late values. Hay brought 2a 01 to Gs the cwt.; atraw, from sua to 35. ner load. There I were a large number ot Inferior horses brought forward, and with few exceptions, all were disposed of. Good noraes brought high prloes.

Mr B. AB-BOR held hla weekly Bale, with fair returns In the various depart ments of Roods, at hla Queen-street Mart. The aale waa well attended throDghout tbe day. The following prloes were realised:— Fawin, 2>l 6d to 3s in ; turkeys. .3 lid; duoks, 2s to 2s 6d; geoso, la; plge, 8a to 12a; rabbits, la to 2s; tumbler pigeons, 8» eaoh;brahmafowls, .s 01; L.ngubai.a, la 3d ; potatoes, i. Mto -i, new .ot.tooj. -I-; oarrots. 3* 3d to 3s 8d i pumpkins. 3b 6d ; onions, Old to l._: oats, .s; maize, -a; chair, 3s 2d per sack; wnoat, Is .d; malt, 3a 6d; flour, £13 fin to -U; oatmeal, 2d; bacon, lid to 7d; lard. lid; German sausage. Sd; apples, -a 6d to 17a 8d per oaae; lemons, B_d to lOd; bis cuits. Id to Gd; tea (box), 21s; sugar, S.d to Hi ; candles, 8d to 9d; soap, 11a to 20-i; rioe, 26a; oruabed sugar, fi.d; curry powder, la per dozen; honey, ad; confectionery, Dd; atarob, 4.d; pea nuts, Did.

Messrs Carihnks and Tailor report:— Poultry: Fowls, 2a 7d to 3a 9- ; Brahman, 3s 2<i to l._ 8d: Snanltb, U Id: ducks, 2a Sd to 3a Gd; young plfis, li lid to 8- Produce: Onions, _d to lid; ootacoes, 3a to In; pumpsins, 2s 9d; oisr rots, 2s 6d; hama and baoon, 'i\i to 8d; Wairoa cheese. 6d to 7id; lard, IJI per lb: via food, Oa fid aaok; fowl wheat, 3a Bd to la Hd; oats, is; bran, 8s Sd to 9i; sharps. 8s; obeli, 2a 3d to 2. §d; butter, none In market; flour, 13a to Us; oatmeal, 2d per lb; rice, -Id.: honey, Sd.

Special A_ver.lß.r_e_.a, -«|" UTUAL F/RB AND MARINE ■', INBUBANOB COMPANY OF NKW - ; ZEALAND. This Company is now preparod to take Blake. ..' /.,.,',"'" lIOBKR- DOBSON. General Manager, 1 Tempor_.y Offloea: Canada Buildings. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY , (LIMITED), KSTAB-lßin-D 1-03. PaavzYOSß o_ LiaHT, Heat, asdPowbb. The Company soil and eraot gas-fittings, ln eludlll- (taa apparatus of every description, and «a_-_ower engine- -took inoludoa Otto Gal Engine*. Office and Showrooms, Fort-street. -OARIS J^ILLIHEEY SILKS AND SATINS. R I BBONS AND LACES. HOSIERS', GLOVE-. LOWEST CASH PRICKS. 7 'MKW Z-AJ-A-# HOCSiS,''. ■ m, M, & 11% :.QU2M4TRMKV;: .

Mail Notice.

Monday, Oo*. ..

_f_UO W!_l C-08S as Uw___,—

TB_3 DAY, For Talma, por Mana. at. s> m. For Whangarol Heads, Whangarel. Kamo, Dunedln and lavercargill, per Omapere, at 5 p.m.

For Coror~autler, per Coromandel, at 1.30 p.m. For Glsborno and Napier, per Orotl, at 3 ami For Whltiangl and Upper Mill, per iftagal, at 3

p.m. Far Thamos, per Kotomahana, at 1 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Te Anau, at 1

p.m. _ For Russell, Kawakawa, Whangaroa. and Mon gonui. per Glenelg, at. p.m. For Tauranga, Ohl.emnta, and Opotlkl, per Wellington, at 4 p in. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Tuesday, 3rd Ootober. For Taranakl and Southern porta, per Hawea, at 8 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matatana, por Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For HokiangaTvla Manakau, per Rowena, at 11 a.m.

Wans.BDAY, .th.lnst. For RubboH, Kawakawa, and Australian

Colonise, per Kotorua, at 4 p.m. For whangarel Heads, Kamo,. Whangarel, Tlmaro, etc., per Taiaroa, at 5 p.m,

T.BSD-Y. October 10.

For s.s. Zealandln, as follow:—

For Sandwich Islands, United States ol ■ America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. Fat United Kingdom and Continent of Burope, at lp.m.

Ifor money orders regt-tored letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m.

Note.—A rocelvlng box haa been placed on the lamp post at tbe junction of Mount Rden Road and Burlelgh-sireet, whloh will bo oleaied daily at 0.(5 a.m. and ..25 p.m. 81 b. Bias, Chief Voatmaater, Chief Poet-oft! co, Auokland.

Birth.

BLACK.—On .eptembor 30, 1882, the wife of William Curry Black, of Stoneyhurst, Mount Mden, of a daughter, CUMMINS.—At her residence. Nelson-afreet, the wife ot Jamea Cummins of a eon; both doing well,

Death.

CARH.-On the 27th Instant, at his parenta're residence, Wyn-ham-street, Arohle, Infant son of James a, C.rr.

IMPKY.-On September 28. Mary Josephine, the beloved wife ot James Impey, aged 29 years. Tho funeral will leave her lite residence opposite the Choral Hall, to-morrow (Sunday) at 3p,m, Frlenda please accept this Intima tion,

PROBINH\-On the 2Sth September, at hie narents * residence, Duke-sireet, Freeman's Bay, Henry Udmund, youngest and beloved son of Robert and Harriott Probine, aged 1. years ana . months.

The funeral will leave his late residence, Duke-street, to-morrow (Sandal), at 1 o'clock. Frlenda ploaao accept thla Invitation.

BINC_AIK.-On September 28th, at hla late re- Bldenoe, Avondale (lato Wham, after a long Illness, borne with Christian patience, Jame. Peterson Sinclair, lata of Galiowayahlre, Soot land.

The funeral win leave for the Presbyterian Churoh, Avondolo, to-mon-row (Snnoay), at 1.30 p.m. Friends please accept this invita tion.

Meetings. Entertainments, Etc.

Skftemb-B 30, 188..

Abbott. Opera Houae-Speoiaoular Drama, New Babylon," 8 p.m. French Literary Club, 7.30 p.m. Terapersnoe Hall—Bntertsinme-t, voosl and mueioal, 7.30 p.m.

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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30.1882.

Tot the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs re.island for Ilia future In the distance, And the good that ws can do.

We bavo received no direct intimation of the contents of the reply made by Lord Dufferiu to the recent note of the Porte, requesting to be informed of the British intentions with regard to Egypt; and the silence of the telegrams on the subject favours the supposition that the text of-the British communication to the Sultan's Government has not been allowed to trans pire. Its purport, however, may bo inferred from the effect which it has produced. The Porto is stated to bo not only satisfied as to the British intentions, but to have offered an expression of thanks tin Her Majesty's Government for having restored order ia Egypt. The Turkish note would seem to be couched in terms bordering on servility, concluding with the hope that tbe cloae friendship so long existing between Turkey and Eng land will continue. This cringing note forms a fitting close to the two-faced policy of Turkey during the crisis in Egypt, and no one requires' to be told bow widely different the Sultan's attitude would have been had the operations of the British arms not been so speedily and completely crowned with success. Neither does any ono doubt that Turkey's attitude has been greatly influenced by the war preparations of Russia, which havo now taken active shape, as announced to-day in the forcible seizure of the Kilia mouth of the Danube. Still, the fact that Turkey tamely accepts tho inevitable is a hopeful augury for the peace of Europe, and for tbe satisfactory settlement of the Egyptian question. The British Govern ment has doubtless assured the Porte that they have no intention of annexing any portion of Egypt to tho British Crown, nor of interfering with the internal affairs of that country in any way affecting the Sultan's suzerainty; and I ftucli-. assurances, while soothiog the J apprehensions of tho Porto, by no moans ! . sHjtf?™ .with tho avowed intention of ■(v * •\tri_aioV i tllu suP_estion of Sir', i '~ar»^w^lcy and maintain a British :, | put of Qfcunuou of 12,000 men for some i ... '

time In Egypt. Tho grand review of troops at Cairo has produced a good effect on the minds of tho Egyptian*; but the occasion has been rather marred by the accidental explosion of a gunpowder train, causing the death of thirty people, and loss of Brit_h; stores and material to tho valno of £100,000. 'Sir Garnet Wolseley returns to 'England in a fortnight.

An Auckland M.L.C. on Education.

" I never know'd nlitcrary man as know'd anything !" is the dictum pronounced by an uneducated country labourer introduced in one of the broad-humour sketches of that most genial of American humorists, Arte, raua Ward. In some form or other, the idea that education incapacitates for manual labour has everywhere obtained possession of the popular mind, but the intensity of this idea has usually been in Inveraq ratio to the intelligence of the person domiooted by it. Tho education of tho masses in all English-speaking countries lias become bo general of lato years that we had begun to hope that the _ race of persons was extinct who objected to all kinds of " book-larnin'" aa tending to make people useless and lazy, and who.con demned the art of writing as being only fitted to produce a generation of forgera, But the old fallacy still lingers, even among people who would feel insulted at being classed as ignorant and prejudiced, Quite appropriately, the prominent exponent of the doctrine in New Zealand is found occupying a seat ia tho Legisla tive Council. In a recent speech to that august body, tho Hon. Mr Chamberlin. in apito of frequent inter ruptions, and a motion that the Council were willing to "hold the speech as read," gave iv prolix style his views on things in general. Tho speech in question was neither listened to nor reported; but it wise utterances have been rescued from uun/orited oblivion by "Hansard," and in its mges now before us we tead that Mr Chamberlin, inter alia, said :—" What was going on now? Why, we were spending largo sums on the education of tho people, and by so doing wo were practically unfitting them to earn their living by labour, but rather to become a burden on the State. The majority of tho children were being given an education which waa totally unfitting them to become a labouring class. An example of this was recently afforded iv Auckland, where the City Council, wanting a clerk, received fifty-ono applications; the applicants consisting of colonels, majors, captains, and people of all ranks." Mr Chamborlin'a reasoning ia fully as defective as his illustration is fictitious. Supposing it_ were true that " colonel-, majors, captains, and people of all ranks" applied for the City Council situation, we cannot see how it proves that education is ruining tbo colony. It i», we think, rather cheering to know that people of all ranks are fitted to undertake the duties of such a situation, though tho fact that not a single M.L.C. was an applicant does not reflect very creditably on the educational attainments of " the Lords." Surely it is high time for all intelligent minds to throw off so degraded and deluded a notion as that a sound education in any way impairs the usefulness or ability of its recipient. No doubt there ia truth In what Solomon wrote of old, that "much study is a weariness of the flesh," and it is also clearly proved that a long course of mental training in c special direc tion is hurtful to the practical faculties which are of zno.t account in tho common affairs of life. There is also another kind ot education which may ba described as social training, and which, by instilling false notions of gentility, may give young people a distaste to manual labour ; and if Mr Chamberlin had started a crusade against that, we should have applauded him in it. But tho hon. gentleman's re marks were directed solely against our national system of free education, and being so tbey constitute an insult to that most useful, if not theoretically perfect system, and an outrage on the intelligence of the community. A sound elementary education, co far from unfitting people from performing the most commonplace duties, enables them to work more cheerfully, effectively, and successfully ; and learning of this kind has ennobled and glorified tho meanest toil, as it has blessed and strengthened people in all j ranks of life—with the possible exception of M.L.C.'-..

On the fourth page of this issue will be found a number of letters to the editor on the " Contngious Disease Act;" also some local news.

On reference to our shipping column, it will be seen that the overdue brigantine Omaha was in shelter at Hicks Bay on

Tuesday last, "all well," She has several passengers for Aucklnd,

The " Church Gazette " for the current month contains the usual amount of intelli gence about diocesan affair*. There aro also issued with it the September and Oc tober numbers of tbe "Dawn of Day." We arc glad to see that the editor has com menced the republication of tbe seven able lccturea on "The Problems of the Book of Job,"iecontly delivered by the Bishop of Melbourne,

We are requested to draw attention to the meeting of cricketers at tho Thames Hotel for Monday evening next, when we learn that some very favourable offers that have been m_do to Mr Dewes, re tho pro posed Southern trip, will be submitted for approval. All those interested are invited to attend.

John Leonard was this morning arrested by Constable McLellan for fighting in Queen-street opposite the Auckland Hotel.

We arc glad to see the KeY. Mr Carrick lias returned from Taranaki, and will officiate at St, Andrew's to-morrow.

Mr John Richards, an old colonist, was found dead in bed at his residence in Symonds-street yest-rday. It appears that Mrs lticbards got up to mako breakfast, and, on returning to the bed room, found her husband dead. Dr. Stock well was sent for, but he had no other duty to perform than pronounce life oxtiuct. The deceased has been working at Kiver head, but, having a severe attack of asthma, he returned home. An inquest on the remains was held this afternoon,

The annual meeting of the Devonpoit Cricket Club was held last evening at tbe North Shore, when the statement of last season's play was read by the secretary, which showed that tho club had played 16 matches, 10 of which were won, 3 lost, and 3 drawn, The batting analysis showed that Messrs Webster, Wynyard, and Sims had made some of the finest averages of the season. At last night's meeting 6. Wyn. yard was re-elected captain and Charles Kiccol secretary for the ensuing year,

A musical and literary entertainment in connection with the Excelsior Lodge, No, 2, N.Z 0.G.T., will be held in the lodge room, Franklin road, on Wednesday even ing, October 4th. The programme com prises songs, recitations, etc.. by some 0! the best of our local talent. Mr D. Goldie, President of the Executive, will occupy tho chair, assisted by the W.C.T., Bro. Porteous. A final practice for the musical part of the programme will be held at the residence of Mrs Goodacie, Ponsonby, this evening.

The Industrial and Provident Building and Investment Society notify by advertise ment, that a limited number of investing shares are now being issued—ordinary, carrying full rate of interest and profit; and paid up shares, of tbe value of £20 each for limited periods. Tho society's office is at the corner of Qucen-strset and Vulcan Lane.

Joseph Vera Cardoza, holder of a New Zealand Wine License, was sued to-day for exposing wines after 10 p.m. The accused is a fruiterer, and said he was selling perishable goods, but admitted the fact of the wine being on view. Ho was fined 10s and costs. His Worship said-he must put wines out of sight after 10 o'clock.

The Bicycle Club meeting took place this afternoon. There were present: W. Bes wick (captain), C. Hartley (bugler), A. Brown, V, M,iHer, H, Edmiston, J, Chambers, P. Laurio.-W. Service, K. Ser vice, G. ThwaiteaJ-i. Firth, C. Kobinson, and V, Taylor.** The thirteen vehicles started together mom tho fire-bell at tb_ junction of Q-ceJ?Ssind Grey-atreeta and proceeded theßCMdown Queen-atreet and along the Becl-ofation Boad toward Pon uenby, thence to Onehunga,

I The last of the lectures in St. Matthew'a Ohuroh on "Idolatry, fast and Present," will be delivered to-morrow evening, when wo notice tbo hour of aatvioo la changed (during I he next six months) to 7, Instead of 6 30. 'i hla last discourse la entitled, ■■» Th» Sifting out ot the Truj by mesneof tho __,Ibo,"and deals with tbe essentially practical question of toe utilisa tion of the power of evil by the Author of all Good. We understand that the choir will be performing a beautiful service of song in the coarse of a few days.

& n ordination service for tho admission of a deacon to piicst's ordors will bo held by the Bishop of Auckland, in St. Mary's Church, Parnell, to-morrow (Sunday) morn ing. * A miner named James Bard, when going down the ladder of a abaft at Larrikin's Terrace, West Coast, yosterday, missed hia hold and fell 45 feet. He was conveyed to the hospital and died a few hours later; aged 53.

The Devouport Domain was opened to day. Hunter's brass baud was iv atten dance.

A large number of excursionists left for St. Helier'a Bay by the p.s. Tongatiro this afternoon,

Considerable Improvements have recently been effected in Messrs Garrett "Brothers' Dublia Boot Factory, Wakefield-atrect. The whole of the main lloor, whicli formerly comprised the shop and men's work-room, is now converted into a fine shop, extending back for a depth of 85 feet, with a frontage of 30 feet. Tho fittings, counters, &c., have a tasteful appearance. Tho manufacturing department is now confined to the upper story.

Tho cricket match Press versus Stage will take placo on Thursday next. The theatrical profession will be represented by tho following :—Messrs Mortyne,. cagravo, C. Holloway, O'Brien, Ryan, Kcenc, Cole, Uobinton, Kennedy, nnd Jcwett. Emer gencies—Bishop, Attorton, Ashton, Kelly, Neville. The final selection of tho Press team has not yet been made, but we aro informed that the champions of I ho Fourth Estate will be picked from tho following : —Messrs O. Gardner, W. J. Goddis, Cour tayne, Philp, Christmas, -ibbin, Boyle, Comyns, Brooks, Isaac, Diddama, A. Roid, W, Boiry, and J. M. Goddis.

Tho occupiers of tho dilapidated business premises extending from the Post-oflico in Sliotiland-street into Queen-street and round to the Telegraph office in Fort-street, havo a scheme of a most enterprising nature under consideration. The loaso of the property in question shortly falls in, and it is proposed to apply to tho City Council for a lengthy lease, and to erect new build ings to the value of something like £25,000. Application on the matter will be shortly made to the City Council,when tbo proposal will doubtless receive due consideration.

Yesterday afternoon a man,who gave tho name of Thompson, attempted to dispose of a swag containing clothing, etc., at Solo. mon's pawn shop. Tbo pawnbroker, know ing that tho roan's name was not Thomp son, "smelt a rat," and gay. information to tnu police. The man, when arrested, gave tbo name of McAouli", and stated that the swag had been given to him by tha mate of a cutccr, to pawn. Mo A null'was charged with larceny, at tho Police Court, this morning, but was remanded, pending the arrival of the cutter from which the prisoner states he received the article.*.

'i ho prospectus has been issued of a now fetry company to carry out a triangular steam service between Queen-street Wharf, Ponsmby, and Nort'.icoto. Tbe capital will be £5,000 in £1 shares. It is in tended, as soon 'as the residents in Ponsonby subscribe 1,000 shores, that tho amount accruing from these be set arido for allotment to erect a whirf at the whaif reserve near Cremorne with tho assistance of the Harbour Board, Arrangement* have been made for the immediate taking over of the present service, and tha pur chase ot suitable ferry boats for the trade having ample accommodation for passen gers, and running constantly through the day. To the Editor: Sir,—Dr. MauweU'a letter in tbo •'Herald" this morning, which reports and represents the result of the re ceut clerical meeting re the C.v. Act,~ eoforces two conclusions : (1) that puoitary co.nfzaocc of prostitution ia ur.nntly re quired—and from other considerations than those commonly adduced ; and (2) that such cognizance should be extended to the male aex aa well as tho female. Suppose that the two coxes arc in this mtttcr on similar footing, clearly Wie conclusion, is— not to suspend the operation of No. 1 con clusion (cognizance of prostitutes), but to amend tbe law by extending it 3 operation.— Yours, &c, A.B.C.

A meeting of shareholders iii the Queen of England mine was held yesterday after noon, wlieu it was resolved to foim a com pinv under the Mining Companies Act, 1872, with a capital of £43,000 in 43,000 aharca at £1 each, to be allotted iv 8G shares. The articles of association wore adopted, and the following directors ap. pointed : — Messrs Urodie, Alexander, Howard, Graham, Nlcholls, Dickey, Byron, and Curtis, with power to increase tbo number to n'ne. Messrs Whitaker, Buddie, and Russell were appointed solicitors to tho company; Mr J. VVaymontb, auditor; bankors, tbe Bank of New Zealand. At a nieetin. of directors held subsequently, Mr Howard wai elected chairman, and it was also resolved thatMessr. Howard, Nicholls, and Dickey, be a committc to confer with the Deep Level Company tor purchaso of the remaining unallotted shares.

Richard Burnett, agriculturalist of Popa toitoi, and by repute the best ploughman in that district, was brought in from Ono hunga on a charge of attemp'ing to get out of a railway carriage while tho train was in motion. This was another of those cases of fool-hardibess in which personp, when under tbe influence of drink, run the risk of serious ace'dent or loss ot life; and, in tliit instance, had it not been for the timely hand of a stranger, Burnett would, in all probability, have been instantly crushed to death, leaving the public to assist a widow and orplnns in distross. Sergeant Greene aod the official at the rail way stated particulars. Barnett mado a touching appeal to' the Court; wai sorry for his folly, but "ho was drunk." He was fined 10s, and was evidently gratified at getting off with so light a penally, Ho promised to go straight to ihe station for his ticket, without taking a nobbier by tho way, having had enough on't.

The president of the New Zealand Order of Good Templars, accompanied by several members of the Order, left by the 4.15 train yesterday evening to open a lodge in connection with the Order at Tuakau. Tho parly arrived at their destioation shortly before 7 p.m., and wcie received and kindly entertained by the frionds there. After partaking of refreshments they ad journed to the Presbytorian Church, whero the Hcv. T. w, Dunn vaulted the chair in favour of the presiden;, who delivered an address; after which addresses were delivered by Bros Brame and Wilkes, intersperred with music, assisted by Sister CottiDgk«ra and members of the sister lodge at Pukekohe. At the conclnsion of the meeting, which was a crowded and enthusiastic one, tho lodge was instituted and named " Tho Blue Banner of Taukau, Ho. 10." A number of friends were initiated and officers installed for the current year, after which the lodge broke up with every prospect of a continued and succeastul career,

The second quarterly meeting of the To Awamutu Circuit was held in tho Wesleyan Church at Te Awamuru on September 27th at 3 p.m., the Key. T. J. Wills In the chair. The income was shown to bo equal to the expenditure, and by special contributions in the meeting, the balance deficit of last quarter was cleared off, The siewards now pre«ent a clear sheet. But as tbe minister is net receiving the usual stipend, it is thonght some effort must bo m»do to in crease the quarterly income. Members were reported as 34 full and 6 on trial. A unanimous mvi ation was given to the Rev. T. J. Wills ta remain another year, who stated that he felt a deep interest in tbo Circuit, and would bo pleased to remain should the Conference reappoint him. A spirited and hearty feeling pervaded tho meeting, and the office-bearers of tho church expressed themselves a. pleased with the prospective view of circuit affairs, The use of tho Wesleyan Church at Te Awamutu was granted for divine service to the Presbyterian body at 3 o'clock every Sabbath.

Messrs T. and H. Cooke have now fully removed to their new premises, Victoria and Elliott-streets. The whole structure is cer tainly a credit to the city and theenter prise ot the proprietors. Tho main frontage Is 25ft to Victoria-street by a depth of 75ft to Elliott-street, The basement is laid with a concrete floor, and used as a stoic for spare stock and upholstery purposes, making mattresses, palliasses, &c, and contains machine tor .'-teasing flock, &c. _he ground floor contains office, gas engine of O-hoise powor, and is used also as a packing room. The first floor is used for manufacturing _ all descriptions of furni ture, and contains tbe machinery used iv the ttade, viz., lathe, band and circular saws, boring machines, &c. A patent lift conveys goods from each floor, and a covered way from each floor ot the work ahop communicates with the respec tive floors of tbe Victoria-street building. The entire building in each department ia most complete. Messrs Cooke arc about j the oldest lurnishiog warehousemen in j Auckland, and being manufacturers, and i not merely importers of furniture, a first- j class article can always be hud. The new l machinery also enables the linn to produce '■ foods at a low rate indeed. The show '■ room's are worthy of inspection. Thare is a very large stock of carpets, and iv fact • every requisite required in the trade,

On Thursday evening a soireo was held in the public hall, in connection with the Utahuhu Wesloyan Church. An excellent tea was provided by tbe following ladies of tho district:—Mesdamcs Box, Badley, Goodwill, Vuular, Striuger, Pickett, J. Badley, Johnston, Johns, H. Stringer, and Juckson, assisted by Misses Goodwill (3), Phair, Badley (2), Wallace and Pickett The bachelors'tray was un important and attractive feature in tbe arrangements. The chair was occupied by the Rev. George Bond, who congratulatad the congregation oa their success. The secretary read a lengthy rcpoit of the yeat's proceed ings, from which we give an extract, from the financial section.:—The church and site, according to tbt report, with in , cidental expenses, coat £G49 13s. Towards this £401 19i has been raised, leaving a debt on the church of £247 14s. 'ilia irustecs are anxious to clear off the £47 14s, so as to reduce the debt to £200. Towards this ond there is a balance in hnnd of £2 0s ; promised subscriptions, £5 10s ; collections (anniversary Sunday), £3 7s ; say, proceeds of this meeting, £20. Total, £31 3s. Thus leaving only £IC to be raited by means of a Christmas tree which we in tend to have in a short lime. The Sunday school work is being carried on success fully under the efficient superintendence of Mr Pickett. Miss Burns waa compli mented lor tho able conducting of tbe service of praise. Duriug the evening, ad dresses were delivered by Key, W. Parsou son on "Enthusiasm"; by ltev. John Macky, on " The Grace of Chanty"; by Mr Shatters, on " Christ's Likeness" ; and by Key. W. Potter, on " The Private Dutios of the Christian Life." Tho ad dresses wore interspersed with sacred music and staging, and closed ia tho usual way.

The new steamer Omapero, which ariived in port thia morning, is a pretty looking vessel, about two hundred tona larger than the Mahinapua. While coming up tho coast somo very severe weathor was experienced, during which tho steamer behaved admirably, proving an ex cellent scaboat. This ia boruo out by tho fact that a lar^e consignment of sheep carried on deck arrived safely, not one having deco lost. The Omapere cutties about 700 tons coal a_d '020 tons general oirgo. While at Napier COO tons of cargo were taken in over the bar, thevesset, when full, only drawing lift. 6 inches water. Tho Omapere proceeds to "Whangarei to morrow, takes in 100 tons of coal for Duncdin, and alter discharging returns here, calling at intermediate ports.

Sunday services aro duly nolihed elto where, at, Mary's Churoh, Parnell; Ohuroh of England ordlnailon by tho HiohoD ol Auokland. at 11 a.m.. Bt. Paula, children's aervioo at 3 p.t.. and In tho ev.mlog a sormon on " lluml lliy," by R=v. C. M. Noleoa. M.4.; St. Mattbow'a, Bpoolul evening alsoonrso by Itov. W. Tobba. M.A.; Congregational Churoh, Borosford-strcet, servloeß conduoied by the P_bio-, nnd by Rev. J. K. Hutohln. of tho London Missionary society; Atherrcum (New ton tKlrk) Or. Wallla, ••Conditional Imuior t.llty, Unreasonable and Unaorlptural," 0.30 p.m.; Choral Hall, Mr .pargeo-, at P.SOp.m.: _-. Andr.i»'n (Pretb^teriani. sormon in Oiullo, at 3 p.m.,byDr McLeod: 8. Uavld'r, Kjboi Pass, n,-v, T. M. Fraasr, evening lecture "Miriam*. L-iv.-i an- Pun'Bbmeni;" nbh-iu's Op.ra Hoaai-, Mr Uec. A Brown. " What ihlnk yo of .in Ist i" -ervlaes at the theatr. as usual, add rets-.s &c.

Members of local corps are referred to our adrorM-oment columns far informailou rospeoilog competition for champion bolt, pro asntod by Hla Worship The Mayor,

At Mr li. Arthur's sale roomi on Monday, at olovon o'clock, - number of unredeemed pledges will bo oilorod for sale, loci-ding a lady's sold repeating wntoii.

Aa will be seen by notice in another column. Hr WelllshasrosumedSunday rervlooa in tbe old Newiun Kirk oaUed the Athenioum.

J. -oruerfield is now landing, ex Loch A wo, 21 oases and bates of sea-Oiablo goods. whloh will be otl'.Nil at rrlces lower than any other house In tbe olty.—l Advt.l

Mr X, Burrow is comineiicinij; busiuoi'S as 1 md _nd oommlrslon agent ta liigh-j-'eot

ThoKov. J. J. K. Hutchin, of tbe London MimdoDurr Uuetoty, who la appointed to l&t-ur In R iroionmi. will glvo au address at tbo nsual I'vangollstlo boi vlco held under tho auspices of the Youdit Mod's Cbrtatlsa Asßooiatlon, In tbe Thoatto ltoya), 10-morrow ovenlng, ats o'otook,

I he parcel system in sowing machines (c-rrl-Ro i>_l<f) : Hlnxer (hand). £_; Wertholm, "II 10-: Homo MiuttJo. £3; with all extras. Warranted for live yo»~i.—U. S. 'Ihambi-rs's Hewing Machine Dop-t, iO, Qaoen street, Auck lind.-lAlvt).

Members of the Victoiia Billes are not:, fled by advertisement elsowhoro that tha first oompst'tlon match, for tho purpose of selecting representatives to attend tbo iN.Z. Rifle -stool* ntlon m-,tch at, Niirodln, takes plase on Monday morning at 5 o'olook. Members are also re 4uoi> ted to attend tho weekly drill on Tuesday -Ventng noxt.

Messrs E, and A. Isaacs announce a lanro aalo of English mado furnlturo. Llanos, Oleograph!., chrome*, vases, bagatoilo boards, muaioal bjiort. and an extensive assortment of plated uood», to be held st tholr ealo room,, Lower Qu-.on-atroot, oa Tuesday Ihe 3rd Ins., to ooTimoooo at eleven o'olook. Tho catalogue, whloh may lie hod of tho auctioneers, oompthea lla lo*», wnion oontlsts of drawing-room suites, ftnoy and amtol articles and about 50 pairs ot buats of eminent muslolanr, statonm-n. poeta and anplent philosophers; alio, eiatußttes of Disraeli and Glanrto.e. and mythological repre sentations from tho old masters. Estimated orlgiual coat, £000.

NOTICE —Having been informed by sever il persons who wont over to aeo iho pro perty known aa Sunnyalde, (talllopo Point, that they enquired of some of the resident* or ner tons they met at tho North Shoio, the beet nay to ro to vlaw the land, and wore answero i th.t It was useln-s for them to go, as the land wse all a wan p. laud thor would »ot drowned, this notice. Is given to do away with auoh false re ports, kb the property in question ia about the highest situated land at the JNorth Shore, com manding a good view, lying to the nonh e_.fi, and all laid down la rich Kngilsh grass I 'i he had could bo sold over ng-in and again pri vately, and ropoated offers have boon mad* for It but It is He Intention ot tho owner to have iho land sold by anotlon on tho IHh of Ootober. —It, O. tiittCK.Nwoou, -luotloneer.

THE DAYS OF THE WEEK.

A VERY instructive lecturo waa given on Thurs day evening at St. Thomas's schoolroom by H. G. Seth Smith, Esq., in aid of tho entertainment fund of tho young peoplo of tho congregation. Tho subject of tho lecturo was " Tho Days of tho Week," which was thorough and complete as far as possible. Tho chair was occupied by tho Rev. Humphrey Davis, minister of the church, who briefly introduced Mr Smith to tho audlenco, who received him with pleas ing courtesy. The lecturer went hcartiljUnto his subject, and explained tho origin of the Saxon days, which was in harmony with tho ideas of ancient peoples concerning them; and tho divisions of time. Occasionally tho locturcr displayed a keen sense of humour, to the gratification of the listeners. Tho interest of tbo evening was increased by tho singing of several favourite ballads by Mrs Morrin, and Misses Green and Purchas. An instrumental duet was effectively rendered by Mlbs Purohae (piano) and Dr. Purchas (ftutc),tho Doctor ex hibiting much Bkbl on the mellow-toned instru ment. Dr. Purchas also sang the " Village Blacksmith" (Longfellow) in a manner which elicited applause. On tho motion of His Lord ship tho Bishop of Auckland, a unanimous vote of thanks was accorded to the lecturer' and tho ladies and gentlemen who had gener ously rendered efUclont sorvice. Tho Bishop expressed himself pleased with tho entertain ment, and spoke in favour of lcotures in con nection with churohes aa a pleasant means of Imparting Instruction, and said that ho should be glad to assist with a lecture of his own. (Cheers.) Tho mooting terminated with the National Anthem, Mr Jones presiding at tho organ.

CONCERT AT 'SHE Y.M.C.A. ROOMS.

The closing conceit in connection with the Y.M.C.A.'s winter course of lectures and entcrtainmcuts took place laat night, was largely attended, iiud pat-sed off in a highly satisfactoiy manner, .he lfov, McKenzie Eraser, M.A., occupied tbe chair. Nearly all tho performers were members of tho Choral Society, Mr Neil Heath deoeives tho credit for arranging the affair, and preparing the programme, Tbo opening item was a pianoforte solo, " La Berceuse," by Cbopio, which was artistically executed by Misß Brown. It was followed by a quartette, " Carnovale," by Miasrs Corbett, Fcnton, Kempthorn, and Purchas, and Messrs Corbett, J. R, Banna, J. Hanna, Stuart, and H. Brett. Col. HaulUin read General Mercer's graphic description of the "Cavalry Charge at Waterloo," and secured a round of applause from tho audience, for his pains. Miss McMillan sung very prettily th. pensive song " Waiting," and Messrs Harker and Heath contributed a duet from "Mos. inEfeitto." Mr Todd recited Longfellow's "Kingßobcrt of -icily " with great elocutionary ability, and was voiciferously applauded. Mr Stuart gave a spirited rendering of " Xho Challenge." 'Ihc well-known song "Alia Stella Coufidantc" was successfully sung by Miss Komptliornc, the effect being con siderably enhanced by the violin ooligato played by Herr Schmitt-, and the pianoforte accompaniment of Miss Roy. In fact this young lady distinguished herself throughout the concert by the finished man ner in which she executed the accompani- I ments. The three remaining songs, "Aun tie," by Miss Corbett; "Sunshine and RaiD," by Mt Gooch.and "Madoline" by Mr A. Hanna,wete vety good, and were highly appreciated. Miss Corbett fang with her accustomed taste, aud Mr Gooch was as usual highly effective. Mr Heath's Shake spearean reading, if rather long, was given very correctly. The concluding quartette, "Fisherman's Good Night," Was favourably rendered. Upon the mo tiun of Mr T. Buddie, votes of thanks were passed by acclamation to Hctr Schmitt, Messrs Heath and Gooch, and the other pciformcrfl.

TELEGRAMS.

[BY T__EG-.---_.-OWH COKRESrONDENT.]

COBOMANDED, this day.

The concert in aid of Mrs Midwinter was successful. Miss Darby, of Auckland, rendered excellent service. This morning a presentation was made by the echolnrs to Miss Longdill, who, for a long period, has been assistant teacher at tho Driving Creek tchO'ol, and whose de-; parture to-day is generally regretted by parents and children. Mr Glover lost a 'bus horse Inst night which died in the stable ton minutes after it was taken out of the coach.

Mr Lynch was landing bullocks this morning from the steamer, when five of them got startled, and after a short BCtim mage, the whole lot went over tho wharf. A splendid beast was drowned that cost £14 15s in Auckland.

[PER TRESS ASSOCIATION.]

KUMAKA, this day. James Henty King, ot the Adelphi Theatre Koyal, bad a rupture of n blood vessel last night, and expired in a few minutes. THE C'IMET. Ihe comet waa very brilliant this mora ; ing—direct east at 4.40 a.m., an altitude at that time of about 25 degrers.

WANG AN UI, this day. THREATS BY THE MDKIMOTU

NATIV-S.

Major Kemp has addressed the following letter to the " Herald ": - Friend, -At a meeting of the Council held at ltunana, on tho 29th ult., it was resolved that should nnd person connected with the Muri ruotu Coy., whether it bo their hall-canto interpreters who understand both languages, or those deceitful per- BOUB concerned in Murimotu, or the lawyers acting on behalf of the Go« vernment and others connected therewith, persist to come within our boundaries of Wangauui and Murimotu, they will be violently turned b ick. Enough from your friend, Major Kemp,"

CHRISTCHURCH, Friday. THE DUCK AND ELECTRIC LIGHT.

Tbe Lyttelton dock will be ready to open ia live weeks. The Harbour Board to-day votod £3,00!) for plant to light the harbour by electricity. Tbo chairman stated that it .is proposad to provide for six lights of 3,000 candle power each, the motive power being two eijtht-horac power (nominal) gas engines, Tbrco lights are expected to be amply sufficient for all require ments. The whole of the lamps at present mcd by the Board do not repre sent a total power of 1,000 ffcandles. The Board also passed a echedufe of new works to be put ia baud, amounting to £23,800, including a slip for vessels up to 450 tons, £5000 ; for fresh reclamation and breastwork, a similar sum ; for lengthening the wharf 250 feet, £4000. The dredgo is nbo to be lengthened, at an expenre of £10,000, nnd £1000 was granted to tbo Sailors' Home, Other works to the extent of £25,500 were deferred for the preicat. The Hoard has atill £45,000 of tho last loan on band.

DUNEDIN, this day.

Tbo Customs revenuo for September is £3,392, and for tho quarter £119,077, a« against £124,131, for the corresponding quarter of last year,

THE SYDNEY FOOTBALLERS.

Wellington Again Beaten.

(BY TELEGRAriI.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WIHJiINOTQN. Friday. Tins return football match between the New South Wales team and Wellington waa played this afternoon. The Sydney men only arrived at 130 p.m., after a rough paeaßO fiom Lyttollon, and In oonaequenoi tho match, whloh It hid boon Intended should oomm jnoo at 2 p.m. ba to be postponed until 3.30. A strong N.VV. wind wss blowing all day with threatening showerr. a. half ' holiday was proclaimed in town, but that waa not i-fuoleot to draw a largo attendance on the ground, It being estimated that only 700 i were present, Tbe Wellln«ton team was one uto-ed from both the country district and the town, George Cimpbell being the oamaln. WelUnuton won the toss (or oholoe of goal, and sccoptod to defend tha wost end. For the flm flrteon minutes the leather was kept well within me Wellington boundary, although they were doing their level best to save a soore. A sorlm mage la oloee proximity to the Wellington touch resulted In flynn roonrlng tbe ball, and passing through the We'llniiton forwards, let fly at tho goal, and sent it fair between tho posts. Sydnoy, I points; Wellington, nil. Tho Wellington men, encouraged by a ca'l from tho spectators, rushed tho ball down the field, and sovoral scrimmages occurred almost on tho Sydnoy goal line. Tho visitors played a plucky game, nnd ah hough they could havo touched down in solf-dofcncc, refrained from doing so, and contested ovory inch ol tho ground, it waa hero that Fligg and Walker showed their superior play, and together they worked tho bull to a safe position in the Held. Time was now called. Sydney Bcorc, 1; Wellington, nil. Odds were now laid on Sydney, and It was expected that in tho second spell they would increase their lead. Just aftor the second spoil commenced Cooper and two other Wellington men dribbled tho ball near tho visitors' goal: but Walker, or "Jumbo "as ho is called, was invincible, and again saved tho team. After this the ball was kept travolllng to first ono end of tho field and then to the other until McClatchlo, making a capital run, handod tho leather to his captain, who ran behind. Tho kick, which was rondcrcd very difficult owing to the strong wind, was left to Thallon, and be mado a splendid effort, tho ball dropping close under the bar. Sydnoy, 0 points; Wellington, nil. Tho game was now exoltlng the greatest Interest, each aide striving to gain an ad vantage, Wellington appearing to havo a little, the best of tho Bcrimmages. Whon half through the seoond spell. Walker collared tho ball and ran right through the field, passing all tho Wellington men as if they were ohaff, touch ing down under the goal posts. Tho kick waa an easy one, and was given to Flynn, but ho mado a poor attempt, Sydnoy, 8 points ; Wellington, nil. From this no further Bcoro was made, and the game resulted in favour of Sydney by 1 goal (kicked from the field) and two tries—eight to nil. The Wellington men played well, but wore no doubt overmatched. Tho visitors owe their success to the splondld play of Raper (captain), Flynn, Bichmond, Fligg, and Walker, the latter especially eliciting ohoor after cheor for hls'excellent defonco of the goal. Tho team left for Naplor and Auckland by tho s.s. Te Anau to-night Owing to their being delayed, they aro unable to pluy at Naplor.

POLICE COURT.—This day.

(Before J. B. Mao.onald, Esq., B.M.i

Drunk tlpheut Elton and Richard Barrett were subjected to fines for ttal« effonc?. Auk _nd Whisky.—Mary Helen Oakes, an O'a woman, who startled thi- Court with her aoreama, pleaded not gnllty.-Sargo.nt Gamble B'atcd the oase and oalled evlde.oe.—Con-table O'drien deposed to finding the old woman very drank la Victoria-street laat night.—Tha prisoner raid It she was drank It wa-» the first time for 10 years, she waa cow aaventy,—His Worship allowed prisoner her freedom on pay ment of 5s and coats.

-tno-NV.- James Anaett was brought up on a charge of larceny of blankets, pillows, shirts, i razors, and about 20 other articles, value £2 10a, —Prisoner pleaded not gulltr. Tho things were Sven to him to pawn by a foreigner.—sergeant amble said the oiro-mstanoes were very tvs • plolous, and prisoner gave a false address.— Remanded until Wednes ay next to give the police an oppiitunlty of nuking enquiries. ; Nakbow Kec-i _. — Riohard Barrett waa charged with a breaoh of tho Hallway Bye-laws, by attempting to get int. railway cerclage while In motion.—Defendant laid he waa eorry.but he had taken too muoh drink at Onehunga that day.—Tho particulars wore given ia evidence by tho ofUolal in oharßa at the Onehunga rail waystatioD. It wasalwondorhewaanotorushed ito death.—Hla Worship: What aro youl- Prlsoner: lam an agriculturalist at Papatoltol ; 1 was in a hurry to get home to my wife and family, but unfortunatoly waa turned tn an opposite dlrootlon and brought Into Auokland. —The Court took a lenient view ot tho case and It. po_d a fine of 10s and costs, Rbady yon Action.—John Loon ml waa brought in Just before the rising of tho Court, ar .'. oharged with creating a disturbance In Queen-street, and endeavouring to cause a breach ot tho poaoe.- Prisoner, an old gaol-bird, Biid he simply wanted to have a fight.— Constable MoClellan denosod' to tha fact ing a.groat noise outside the Auokland Hotel, he went <o tho Bpot and found Leonard In tbe midst of a orowd, hooting and yelling • prisoner was divested of his hat and ooac aod asked tbe constable to eland aside whilst he broke somebody's head. He arrested blm and took him to the station.—Fined fl.and coats. This waa all the business.

MINING.

Succkss.—The annual meeting of this company which was to have been held to day, lapsed for want of a quo: urn. The statement of receipts and expenditure showed. Receipts :To balance in hand September 1881, £769 17s 4d ; gold, £482 17s; goods sold, £. 8s 2d; sundry creditors, £228 15s lOd; by balance due tfaok of New Zealand, £216 4s Bd—£l7o2 I2s 9d. Bxpenditure: Wages, £1250 19s 4d; manager's salary, £57; atationery, etc, £27 3s; mining materials, £136 9s 2d; survey and law expences, £227; rent, £4 la 3d - £1702 12s 9d.

Pbimcb Imperial,—Tbe resolt ot tbe recent crushing, 215 ounces, on being melted, lost only loz 15dwta—an extraor dinary small percentage. The gold was Bold at 69. per ounce, yieldiog £586.

Dr. Ross haa been brought in from One hunga and taken into the hospital, Buffering from paralysis.

A money-order office and Savings Bank will be opened at the Mangawai post-office on tho Ist October,

THE EGYPTIAN WAR.

BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH — COPYRIGHT

[REUTERS CABLEGRAMS.]

TREMENDOUS EXPLOSION.

Thirty Persons Killed,

ALEXANDRIA, September 28.

A goOds traiu, loaded with ammunition, exploded while standing at the railway station at Cairo. Tbe British otiiccrs were holding a lace meeting in the vicinity at the time, and a lartc number of Arabs and Europeans, who wore near the train, were blown away by tho force of the explosion, thirty pereoos being killed. The station and neighbouring buildings are in ilames. Explosions of a similar nature continue to occur. The caiuc is attributed to tho in ten.c heat.

It is ostimated that by the explOßiou of ammunition to-day at Cairo, Britiah storea and material to the value ol fully £100,000 were destroyed,

Later Particulars.

LONDON, September 29th, 6.15 a.m,

The orJoancc and hospital establishment at Cairo were totally destroyed by the ex plosion, which was caused by sparks from a locomotive falling on tho ammunition. The explosion was terrific, and caused the {jreatest alarm ia the city. The inhabitants imagined that they were being attacked by some new enemy,

SPECIAL DESPATCHES.

The British Army of Occupation,

LOJNDON, September 29, 7.20 a.m.

It hat been decided to leave twelve thousand troops in Egypt, and a portion of this force will consist of Mahommedun Indian troops. The Porte Withdraws. The Porto has abandoned its note asking for the withdrawal of tho British troops from Egypt, and appears now willing to wait the course of events. The Greek Difficulty. Tbe Turkish troops arc now being with drawn from the disputed frontier, as the Turco-Greek difficulty ia at an end. Murdoch's Speech. At the banquet to the cricketers, Mur doch made an excellent speech iv respond ing to the toaat of tbe evening.

The Indian Troops Returning

Home.

LOUD.ft, September 29. Two of tbo Indian regiments have re erubarked in the cerapis.

140,000 Troops Reviewed at

Cairo,

The Kbcdive waa present with his staff at tbe Cairo review, in which 20,000 troops took part. Thcto was a march past on a limited scale.

SPORTING.

Nominations for Auckland

Sjiring Meeting.

The following nominations for the two principal events of the Auckland Kaciog Club Spring Meeting were received last night -.— Handicap Hukui.e Race of 60 soys, Distance, 2 miles. Wolieley Strathard Chantlolror Harkaway _nglor Rawenata Greyhound t-rwxu HANDICAP of 100 soys. Distance, IJ milcK. Maori Kalo Kenilworlh Katlpo Yatapa Tim Whiillor Yaoa BUI' — r nler Paramona Libeller Chlquitat Uue-n Mab Uliilngigate Kit- Uoiooloa l'fso.torio-S Lara Venture * L«to My Dream. f I.ito K. or W.

AUCKLAND DISPENSARY.

Thb annual meeting of tho subscriber, to this beneficent institution was held last evening in the largo room ovor Mr .Italtray'.i drapery Odtubliahment. Mr James Wiseman occupied tho choir, supported by Messrs Coupland, sen., Coupland, jun., G. Cruickuhank, Ncal, Arthur, Rattray, Shalders, and Mason.

The chairman,having introduced tho business of the meeting, called upon tho Treasurer (Mr James Coupland) to read tho financial statement which waa us follows :—

Dr.—To balance August 1,1881, £98 6. 2d; Go vernment grant (October, 1881). £200 ; donations and aubi-oriptlons, £1215s 6d. Total: £1191 Is Sri. 0.-1882. Dr. Hot per. to 30th Juno. 1882, £175; dispensing chemist,ditto, £120; Mr Brume, printing, £2 10s; Star, advertising, 7a: Herald, ditto, 6s; interest, 13s ; balance in hand, £12015s Bd. Total: £119 lis Bd.

Mr Coupland informed tho meeting that on receiving; tho Government money he forthwith deposited it in tho bank on fixed deposit for tho year which had not yet expired. Tho money was needed, and, rather than withdraw it to pay accounts, he got an overdraft, tho interest on which amounted to 13s, and tho interest they would get on the fixed deposit would bo £1 U)aor£s,so that the transaction really Bavcd£l. There Was a balnnoo of £12015s &1 to commence the year with—which waa very choerhig. Tho Government grant would increnso that sum to £320. He would move the adoption ol tho bal ance-sheet.—Mr Arthur aoconded,and the state ment waa adopted. Mkdica- Officer's Report.—ln tho un avoidable absenco of Dr. Hoopor, Jlr Sha'dcrs read tho medical report to 30th of June, which shewed that there were 882 new tckota issued by subscribers, besides the usual lartto numbor of chronic oses on tho books. Durlug the twelve months thero has been a widespread epidemic of scarlet fever, not of as.vcrc type, although several deaths have occurred, either from complications with other diseases, cr when neglected during the dangerous period of desquamation. The report stated that, during tho year, tho nombrro' :>re_criptlo_g compounde- was 36.5. The principal diseases under medlo-1 treatuioat weroi Fever, 18: scarlet fever, 38 families; dlarrhcoa a_d disorders of tbe alimentary canal, 118; o-tirrhatdlsoa-ea and aileotlon'of the res piratory organs. 205; rheumatism, 51; abscess and ulcers, 52; fraoturea and aooldenta of all kinds,B9; akin diseases, 68; whooping cough, 21 families; measles, 57; oon.nmptton. 11; heart disease, 5; cancer, .. Tbe deaths during tbo year were 26: 5 children under 12 months from dl.rrlcei; 1 ohlld,?. ye«rs,meotoglils ; I child, li rear, meslngitii; I child, 1 year, oonvuialona, 1 ohlld, 9 yosra. scarlatina maligna : 1 child, 3J year., isarlatlna and whooping oongb; 1 ohlld, 01 yeare, moatl- following ro-rlatloa; 1 cbi'd. l. years, moaatee and whooping oongh; _ femalos, aged 28 and 33, consumption; . (main 19. females 62. 63,131 heart uUeuae; 1 male. 63 > ears, pneumonia: I malo, 68 years, broootitls; I female, 6t yoara, aerous apoplexy; 1 fema'e, 67 years, serous apoplexy; 1 female,63 yoara, B.r.us apoplexy; l male,Sl roars. Borons apo plexy : 1 male. 76 yean-, cysentry; 1 female, fi. yearp, oanoer of breast. - .igned) John H. Hoo.&b, Medioal Officer. The report wbb adopted.

Election or Officers.—The officers of tho paat year wero re-elected :-Presidont, Hia Worship tha Mayor; Treasurer, Mr Couplandl; Secretary, R. B. Shalders; Committee: Messrs T. Macmaßter, Harpor, Linabury, Mason, Bennett, Waters, Wiseman, F. Fhilllpps, W. Rattray, W. Swanson, Hardy, and Cruickshank. —The ÜBual votes ot thanks wore passed, and the meeting terminated.

"THE WORLD."

Mr Bland Holt's sensational play, <' The World," alter a most successful run of nine nights, closed at tho Opera House last evening, proving as attractive on tbe last as at tho first production. The houso was packed downstairs, and the circle was also well lilted.

"New Babylon" To-night.

Groat preparation haa been made for an effective introduction of "New Babylon," for this (Saturday) evouiug. This new play, written by Paul Mcirit, h_i been pro duced with treat success, both in England and Australia. Liko "The World, it is of a highly sensational character, and associated with splendid scenery, proper ties, etc, and elegant costumes. In order to permit of a life-like representation of Goodwood racecourse and Tattersall ~ five trained horses havo been specially engaged and will appear on tbe stage during tho course of the play, " New Babylon, in short, is said to be equal to the " World " in point of success, and it needs no further recommendation to attract good houses throughout the season. On Monday night, at the Opera House, the performance will be under special patronage of the New South Wales Foot ball Team, which will arrive from the South that morning.

- The London "Spectator thinks that assuming the statement in "Authorsaud Authorship," published by the Putnams, that Mark Twain received £10,000 for his J' Innocents Abroad," ia correct, the price is the best ever fetched by a book—the in trinsic value being considered. The estimate of tbe revenue of the Dutch Eastlndies for the curt ent year shows a deficit of £765,000 at least. Laet year the deficit was" estimated at £200,000, but proved to bo £1,000,000. For the six yeats ending with 1082 tho Minister of Finance put it at £12,600,000.

Joseph Thomson is to be again sent to South Africa by a geographical society of London for the scientific examination in particular of *.ho region around Mount Kilimanjaro. He will leave Great Britain to execute his mission in the early part of next year.

CABLEGRAMS.

(11. ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH — COPYRIGHT.

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THB CZAR SBCKETLY CROWNED.

LONDON, September 28.

The corcmony of the coronation of the C_-r, Alexander 11., Kroperor of Russia, was tecietly peifonned during his recent visit to Moscow, on the pretence of opening an Exhibition.

SIX CKU-SK-U Full THE SOUTH

PACIFIC

Six cruisers for tho Australian Squadron are being fitted out and armed at. Chatham dockyards.

HONOURS TO THE CKICKETER..

LONDON, September 29,

The Australian cricketcs were enter tained at a banquet last evening prior to their departure for Australia, at the Criterion, by colonists now in England. Sir Henry Barkly, formerly Governor of Victoria, occupied the chair, and warmly complimented the cricketers upon their suc cess in England,

At tbe banquet given to the Australian cricketers nearly 300 gue-.ts were present. Sir Hmry Barkly proposed " The health of Our Guests." Mr Murdoch, the caplaia of the team, in an enthusiastic speech, res ponded, referrinp to tho Euccecs of his team, and concluded by proposing " The health of the Cricketers of England, coupi.d with the names of Messrs Hornby and Thornton," The former gentleman res ponded, and apologised for the absence of Lord Harris, Mr. W. G. -race, and other welt known cricketing gentlemen. Sir Charles Ducane and the Agent-General of Victoria were among thoso present.

SHIPPING NEWS. [l-I. MEftCHANT SHIPPING AND UNDER-

WRITERS'

ASSOCIATION. J

LONDON, September 27.

Arrived : The Brodick Bay from Lyttel tononM.y23; the Parcora, /rom Auck land on May 30; the (jloseburn, from Lyttctnn on June 12; the Arabella, from the Bluff on June 21 ; the Garelocb, from Lyttelton on June 1.

AUSTRALIAN.

'J HE MELBOURNE CUP.

MELBOURNE, tbia day. Harebell ahould be read for The Hebrew, scratched for the Cup. The Hebrew is still in.

THE SUEZ MAIL,

ALB AN y, September' 29.

-he 1, and O, Company's steamship Verona, with the inward mails via Suez and -riudisi, dated Londou, 25th A ugust, arrived in King George's Sound this morn, ing.

WUAVERS' STRIKE AT BBISBANE,

BRISBANE, September 2..

A strike, which it is feared will bscome general, has occurred among the weavers of this city, the men demanding an increase of wagea,

COMMERCIAL.

S.DNEY, September 29.

New Zealand oats remain at 3s 3d, and New Zealand wheat at 5s per bushel. ' Maize is quoted at 5< Id. Sugar : Com pany'e No, 1 piece?, per ton, £35. SHIPPING NEWS. SYDNEY-, September... Saihd, this afternoon; The steamship Hero, for New Zealand.

SPECIAL DESPATCHES.

LONDON, Sept. 29, 5.5 a.m. Sir Garnet Wolselcy and Sir Evelyn Woo id are reported to be better. " Frazer's Magaziae" has discontinued publication.

THE COMET. A superb comet has been aeon at the Paris observatory.

THE "DAILY NKW*" ON THE

CRICKETERS.

The " Daily News "says that the Aus tralian cricketers have taught their Lome brethren a useful lessen, and have com*' pletcly humbled them. TROUBLE Irv TRANSVAAL. JSews from the Cape states that the native chiefs of the Transvaal have refused to submit to tbe taxation imposed by tho Boers, and have ordered the collectors to wiihdrawfrom their territory. Russia Seizes the Danube, Kussia baa seized the control of tbe Kilia, one of the branch mouths of the Danube, and has occupied the town, which ia fortfic'l, situated on tbo left bank of the river ia Bessarabia, about 25 miles N.E, of Ismail. Land Agitation in Scotland, The land agitation in the Isle of Skye Is assuming a serious aspect, and a military force ia now being used to enforce the in terdicts of eviction. THE COKONATION DOUBTIsD. LOftDON, Sept. 28,11 p.m. It is reported that the secret coronation ot the Czar requires confirmation.

DEPUTATIONS TO THE COLONIAL SECRETARY.

The Drink Traffic,

A deputation from the local Temperance organisations and clcigy, consisting o Messrs J. Waymouth, J. Newman, T. Buddie, J. Milne, Green, Price, Jenkins, J. G. Carr, and the Rev. W. 8. Potter, waited upon the Hon. J. Dick at 11 o'clock this morning, for the purposejof represent ing to him tho necessity of mere strictly en forciog tho law against Sunday trading, and the supply of drink. |o prohibited person*, a. welt as to secure bis influence in getting the Licensing Act amended so as to render it illegal to employ females iv public-house bars. Mr Peacock, M.H.lt,, introduced the doputatiou.

Mr Newman, who acted as spokesman, then explained that the primary object of the deputation was to urge upon the Government the desirability of taking some steps to suppress the trade in strong drink on Sundays. Many of the publicans, he said, were desirous that the law in this respect should be .enforced, pleading their want of Sunday rest, but they could not get this unless tho prohibition were stringently carried out, 'I he police were vigilant and active enough in' other respects, but tbey seemed quite unable to secure a conviction for Sunday trading. Sergeant-Major Pardy was in at tendance, and was willing to state bis views on the subject, or give any information that was needed. The best way, in the opinion of the deputation, to prevent Sunday trading indiink, would bo to tell off a con stable to keep a watch upon the variou. hotels dutuu Sunday, weariogplainclothos, so as to ward oil »u»picion. It was desire that some more effectual means than had been hitherto us-.d should be taken to com pel publicans to refrain from supplying drink to persons in respect of whom pro hibition orders bad been issued. Their excuse now was their inability to identify the prohibited persons, and endeavours should be made, therefore, to make identi fication easier.

Tho Hod. Mr DicK said that he fully agree 1 with the deputation as to the pro priety of putting a stop to Sunday trading in drink, but he was not certain that the means suggested for doing this would prove effectual. If publicans were led to believe that only one man was told off to watch them, they, would only watch for him, and pay little attention to the other members of the force.

Mr Newman rejoined that they did not mean that the other members should relax their vigilance in the matter, but that one policeman should be especially act apart to give the matter his undivided attention. Mr. Dick replied that whether so or not, the result would undoubtedly be that the one man only would watch while the others would ceaso to give tho subject so much attention.

Mr Waymouth complained that the police seemed to ignore the prohibitory clauses of tbe Act almost entirely, aud appeared very unwilling to prosecute even when pressed- to do so. Cases had fallen through, through failure to prove the ser vice of the prohibitory notice upou pub licans.

Mr Dick thought the desired end would be best jattained by the issue of a circular enjoining upon police officers iho advisa bility of carrying out this and similar pro visions of the Act with the greatest stringency.

Mr Jenkins pointed out the desi rability of defining in the Act the unlawful games which should not be played in publichouses. At present, magistrates and justices wers not by any means agreed as

dlStus{SS^ I doubtlesa, of bei.geuc.redonS _2t.lf< the magistrate disrn ssed the _ B «,h„Uo11> the cuch« playing w a iprove_:Se,aUho^ k Mr Dick did not think any aalisf-.f I dchnition of''unlawful games »wl- to. r-v -1 expodient or passible. ft WO -ld7* '"<>«- ffl females iv pablic-houso fig ff^ ___f that nothing c.ald be done now* u\£»,«* I veromcnt, but next session they _2 n . i tbe Act so amended as to render s Si. get M ploy ment of women illegal UC" em'! 1 Mr Dick expressed his opinion t i, oi . thing in this direction w_«2S____** ?°* some time. There was a _ iSf J w -' amongst members to tap j!*l M tbe Act, and probnbly it would h,- Wlth well to let it alone J a _e_ nso.lTj* to see how it worked, ft i. w.ro ___ ?_*!• i prevent publicans emploJlnT^^ »J Sa^rpo.rtoi^-«B_] I The deputation then withdrew

Site for Lock Hospital.

•_rs. waddel and Mont--, I panied by the Town Clerfc*% *&>*' 1 Philips) then intcrvlwedMr^_ R 't4 I the object of ascertaining if Tsuilit M or place could be obtained L* ___£? eit« I men. lor the Lock HoapUal ffwife* quired la tbe working ol t_!>„ i b°re" -; Uise.eesAct. b lne Con t_giou, Cr, Waddel said that tbo r_., -, . been m communication with «?« "^ had 1 mcnt with the view of _ettin,t - "°'r«i." I the P rocuralofaaitXai^^«i» 1 Act. They had applied fori » r?e,MB H Hospital, but bad been rrfLT. „* ,Ile I they were desirous of obi J_ Dfr ef', an _ Do* 1 the gaol; probably thi ldf b t l W*,' dl 'e» - would suit. ye debtorß Priauu Mr Hick replied that lhe-Hcsnit.l „ ' _■ hardly a proper place for such _P n f^ 88 ' aod besides it waa very fall _. l! pur P°Be. .' ar as the gaol w J cone.__£?*?_■ *'' " hardly suitable either, ioMmnck _T 81 prmoners awaiting trial worn ._!_!_. . M tl"> I and then tbe debtors' mKJf I?'_ ' _ 1 a few people. Did the Cofiu 2W ' some hesiuncy ia proceeding tocmj H ■ the provisions' of the Act in ™- y,oat strong hostile feeling to fa^l^ *«* ' such a course? fa tno Propriety 0 f ■ i^iSS&SiS^ Council, af tc - i on the subject, (heliSt_^S I claimed, and now tbey simply aantht^ M best means of giving effect 7&& M I Mr Dick asked what was Cr, Si. personal feeling on the matter "atmels I ir orVrh Vf dcl 6- id *■"_ he da'^noterpre,„ 1 it oo tbaUccasioo. Be wa^ th P « „t, I a delegate from the ttdl,Tf.y -tfd 1 have lis views carried out y Da Mr Dick retorted that there appeared to - be a greater number opposed to?_. 2rk 1 log of the Act than in favour of it ff' I judged i=o partly by tbe number of '^M being m_d_. PaPerS' "* the °nk* «»! *S Mr Moataguc remarked that that was hardly a fair means of judging public _? : 1 won on the .abject ai ventoreS to iffiSS that the majority of the people werefi j able to the working of the Act. Could the Chri£ch. nSayh °W,lleActW"k«d^ ■ Mr Eick replied that the report, were conflictttg. Some stated that the Act 1 worK efficiently in Cbristchurch, but I others aaterted that it _ ere ly drove the diseased females to other towns, and increased the gains of those who ! remained by lessening the danger of con* i tag.no _he_Wellington City Council bad I decided to bring tbe 4ct into operation, but before having it gazetted they reconsidered 11 the subject, *aw that it would ent»il a I large expenditure upon them without giving much assurance of a resultant benefit, ami I therefore they revoked tbeir decision. ' J Mr Philips (Town Clerk) inquired if Mr Dick was sure the debtors' ward coold not -fl be granted foi the purpose, seeing that very few debtors were now imprisoned. ''*| Mr Dick aaiwci.d that that might be, bnt still the debtors' ward waa in the male part of tbe prison, snd women could ■ hardly be located there. At present the ■ gaol authorities could not find eufficicnt ac* H commodation for women awaiiiog trial .■■■'s Cr, Montague expressed the opinion that I the a ct would have a beneficial effect in re* ■ claiming young prostitutes wbo were not I yet lost to a sente of >hame, besides lessen- I ing difeate. Cr. Waddel stated that His Worship lha I Mayor would be bick ia town on Monday, I and that then be and the Town CJor_ wou'd wait upon him (Mr Dick) for tho purpose of ■ seeing if a suitable site for the erection ot a I building could not be obtained. Mr Dick, in taking leave of tbe deputa-11 tion, said that he would be glad to assist to the Council in Anything that tended to I benefit tbe city, but he was not prepared toi 1 say whether this intention to work the H Contagious Diseases Act was so or not. I Still, if any piece of Government land could i be pointed out as suited for the purposes contemplated by the Council, ho would be willing to look at it, The members of the deputation ihauked 9 the hon, gentleman, and withdrew. The Contagious Diseases Act. At noon, the Revs. Dr. Purchas, T. Buddie, Goldstein, Macnicol, Eobeitron, and Messrs. F. C. Ev.iogtoa and J. Burnt, \ waited upon Mr Dick, as a deputation from P the recent meeting of clergy and others, to I make certain representations upon the I working of tbo Contagious Diseases Act Mr Ewington briefly introduced Mm deputation. " : j Dr. Purchas said that tho object of the 1 deputation waa to ascertain if time could. 3 be gained for further legislation. While it H was necessaiy to prevent the spread of such I loatlisome diseases as those to be dealt B with under the Act, they did not see why B tho law should not apply equally well to H men as to women. It might be difficult ior» do so, bnt it was not impossible. These I diseases should bs treated like small-pox 11 and other contagiono complaints, \ ia Mr Dick replied that of comae there was I no reason why the Act should not apply to BR men as to women, bnt the difficulty was its I feasibility. With women the ottenders ;s were a special class, but with men it was H not so. Dr. Purchas weut onto say that he did | not see cither why the law against brothels B should not be more sternly enforced, sua I prostitutea imprisoned. At present the ? system was winked at by both police and B public.

Mr Dick^remarkod that as the Act had .7 already been proclaimed the deputation • should rather interview the Council than , m him, aud get them te postpone action in the_ H matter.

The Rev. Thes. Buddie said that the ob- M ject of tho deputation was to arrest actio. 9 in order that something clear and tangible ■•'% might be submittod to tbe public. Matters 9 might be allowed to remain where they 1 were now until tho community had bad I the means of judging fairly on the subject. '?> Mr Dick thought the polling-booth was I tho best means of testing public feeling oh ;: ■ the subject. True, there weieno Council- 1-i lore to ba elected now, but the Maynral H election was pending. Dr. Purchas said they did not wish <o i make it a teat question at such au election. I The Mayor and Council had acted in good I faith. V

Mr Dick said that the Council would I have to bo requested to stay action. The 9 Government would- certainly not burry V thorn on, and as asite had yet to be procured, ■ a doctor appointed, etc., there was plenty . 1 of time for it. s.s .is.

The Rev. Mr Tebbs spoke iv favour of 7 the Act being work.d in audi a way that ■ its provisions would apply to d'seascdmen ;. as well as women. He also thought that it | should be amended so as to render pun ishable soliiiting ip the street by either I men or women the harbouring of prostitute. 1 by publicans, .tc, More st'ingent means, too, should be taken for ihe suppression of brothels.

Some further discussion ensued, in the course of which it was pointed out that the worst feature of tho present Act was the --' granting of certificates of cleanliness to ; pro.tituies, and that if that req.irement were omittod the Act would prove far more acceptable than at present • 7 Mr Dick recommended the deputation te interview the Council and get them to defer further action. That would bs easy, as a site had yet to be obtained, a surgeon appointed, etc., aud the Government might be depended on not to hurry the Council for ward.

■_ Dr. Purchas said that the deputation intended to wait upon the Council, in order to urge thorn to defer bringing the Act into force.

The gentlemen then took their depar ture. ,

Hospital Diet.

Mr P. A. Philip, had a private interview 7 thia morning with the Colonial Secretary, in the course of which he complaHcd to J* him of the utter inadequacy of the diet W' provided for patients at the Hospital. There - was very little change in the .egimelftJie.

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| Special &av_r_i_eme_.s THE HEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, 16. and 160. Qok-N-st-—st, Auokland. EIGHTEEN RETAIL BRANCHES NOW OPEN IN THE COLONY. Now Showing. NEW GOODS!-500 Boya' aod Youths' Suits to select from, at prices to suit everybody. Several new Btjlea ta Llttlo Boya' Washing Sulla' Now Showing. NEW GOODSI-SOO Men's Tweed Suits, 530 Men's Trousers and Veata, 708 Men's Trousers. Work ing Mon.^ry our Mole skin Trousers, the boat and cheapest In town. Now Showing. NEW GOODS 1—7500 Hats and Caps, all styles; Hel mets te straws ta great variety; Hard and Solt Felts. Several novel ties, selaated for the Aaokland climate. _-.__ Now Showing, NKW GOOD8!-ln Regatta and Oxford Shlrtp. Tlee, Soarfa, Merino, Cotton, and Silk Shirts and Drawers. Portmanteau, Rugs, Umbrellas. Hat Cases, &o, \TEW OPKING pOODS, On September 5, wo shall make our FIRST SHOW FOR THE SEASON of MEW MILLINERY, NEW HATS AND BONNETS, NEW HEAD-DRE-SES, NEW FANCY GOODS GENERALLY, NEW HOSIERY & GLOvES. NEW MANTLES AND JACKETS, IN BROOADE, SILK SATIN, CLOTH, &0, VERY LARGE SHIPMENTS to hand of UNDEKCLOTHING & BABY LINEN, MANCHESTER GOODS, LINENS, BOYS' CLOTHING, &.,, „0„ Milne and Choyoe, QUBKN & WBLLBSLKY STRKKTS, AUOKLAND,