SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

~ tirimiro JThls Evening, 9.38 HIGH WATER I To . mor row Morning, 10.5 BUNSKT.-This Evening, G. 17, fiITNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, 5.10 MOON'S AGK-New Moon, 3lst, 11.30 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Gael, sch., Austin, from Russell TO-DAY. ' Southern Cross, s.s., Ross, from the South Glonclg, 8.3., Stephenson, from Tauranga lona, s.s., Amodeo, from Russell

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Macgregor, 8.5., Johnson, for Whangarci TO-DAY. Omapcrc, s.u., A lira an, for Greymouth

IMPORTS.

Per British Queen, from London — Plain cotton, £100; coloured cottons, £10' i; printed cottons, £300: woollens and worsteds, £300: flannels, £100; cotton and woollens, £100; ribbons, «10j; millinery, £100; hosiery, £200; haberdashery, £2,200; umbrellas, £200: apparel, A1.0M); straw hats, £100 ; dressed leather. £250; wrought leather, £200; saddlery, £300; sewing maohlncs, £40; blacking, £10; books, £310; plated and papier macho goods, £100; clocks and watches, £100; jewellery, £310; agricultural and gardon seeds, £20; hardware cutlery, £700; iron nails, 1 ton ; china and earthenware, £90: jßlass Ijplueß, £20 ; canvas, £80; tobacco, 2301b5; assorted oilmens stores, £100; confectionery and Seel, £30; chemicals (not described), £35; con onsed milk, £370. Total value, £9,100. , Pot Southern Cross: 530 sheep, 6 tclojjraph poles, 250 boxes candles, 10 tons sundries.

Inwards Coastwise.—Zillah, from Thames with 2O,ouOft timber; Fannie, from Whangapoa, with 38,000 ft timber; Gael, from Russell, with 155 tons coal; South Carolina, from Barrier, with firewood.

Outwards Coastwise. — Waltemata for Whangapoua; Atolantafor Whangaroi.

Tho schooner Gael arrived from Fiji via Russell last evening. Sho left Fiji on October 1.

The barque Embleton loft Port Chalmers for Auckland yesterday. She brings part cargo from London for this port.

The barque Laira has already commenced tak ing In cargo for London, so that it appears probable she will have very smart despatch.

Th» g.B. Omapere left for Greymouth at noon today.

The a.B. Glenelg left Tauranga at 4.20 p.m. yesterday, and arrived at Auckland at 8 a.m. to-doy> Passengers: Miss Vogan, Messrs. J. Brown, L. Leo, Olbson, Tumuli, Clark.

Tha s.s. Oraapero, whioh orrivod from the South yesterday afternoon, brought tho Auck land portion of the British Queen's cargo. The jist appears In our imports.

Tho following steamers aro due hero next week:—Hawea, from Onehunga, on Sunday, at noon j Wairarapa, from Melbourne (via the South), Monday, 10 a.m.; Kawatiri, from West port, Monday; Taiaroa, from the South, Wed nesday.

. The 8,8. Southern Cross left Wellington on tho 13th, Naplar on 17th, Gisborne on the 18th, calling at Tolago Bay and Tuparoa^and arriving at Auckland wharf at 1 p.m. Had fine weather and variable winds to East Cape, and from •thence N.E. winds and thick rainy weather. Passangcrs: Messrs Skardbn, Caldwril, Prictor, Sunderland, Miss Symons, and a in the atsor age.

The s.B. lona arrived from Russell and Northern ports oarly this morning, with tho following passengers: MesirsLong, J. D. Smith, Knox, Cairns, Mitchell, Wuriimor, Churchward, Fanie, A. Thorno, Slinery, Kingston, J. Coutta, Branston, Garlick, Binhoy, Press, Cant, Bowyer, J. Millen, Roy. T. G. Carr, Captain Philips, Mr and Mrs Tanoko, Mrs Williams, Misses L. Prosser, Hamilton, Scott, Browne, McLeod, and Franklin.

Captain Ohlson.-of tho Auckland barque Cabarfeldh, which arrived at Wellington from Now York recently, complains of the treatment which he received at King George's Sound, where ho was compelled to put in for pro- Tisions. The Govornmont, lie says, mado him enter and eloar his ship as if he had como there wife a cargo, and charged him £511s for port charges, although he was thero less than 24 hours. Captain Ohlson adds' that ft. Is the first place whero he has been charged porf charges for going In in distress, and ho will certainly not go to King George's Sound again if he can f otoh anywhere else.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL. Bowena, 5.8., Scott, from Kokianga

The a.s. Oreti, from Wanganui with stock. wa3 expected to arrive this afternoon.

The 5.9. Rowcna arrived from Hokianga oarly this morning, with 46 sacks and 57 cases pum, 22 oackages sundries, and Mrs Young and child, and Mrs Hardiman and two childron as passen gers. Sho was to lcavo again for Ruglan and Kawhla.

The Union Cos. steamer Hawea Is duo from th» South about H a.m. to-morrom She returns South on Taesday.

. There was no sign of the steamers Douglas and Hannah Jlukau, from Waitara, at 1 p.m. to-day.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

ICaivaha Heads, this day.

Sailed: Kndcavour and Toroa, schooners, for the South; Stanley, briijanUne, for Sydney. Loaded: Sarah Ann, barque, and Clansman, brigantlne.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Port Chalmers, yestorday. Arrived: Nelson, ship, Bannatyne, from Glas gow, after a smart passage of 77 days. Tho Nelson brings 305 passongers, all woll.

Bluff, yestorday. Arrlvod: Lochpagar, barque, from London, 96 days out

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Officb, this day; Messrs E. & A. Isaacs held a sale by auction on Thursday of American apples, ex City of Now York. The attendance was good, and, considering tho condition tho fruit was in, fair prio«a wero realised.

Messrs Carbines and Taylor report having held their usual Friday's sale of poultry, pro duce, Ice., and report a full attendance, and fair prices roalised In all departments. Poultry: Chicks, Is to Is 8d; fowls, la 8d to 3s 3d; ducks, 2b 8d to 3s Id; turkeye, 4s to 6a; Langshan ehioka, Is to Is 8d; dorkings, 3s; kens with chicks, •» 6d tolOa; pigs, ils 6d to 12s; canaries, 10s to 20s; purrots, ins (Id to 225; gold finch and cage, 9s. Produce: Potatoes, £310s to M ; pig potatoes, £2 to £3; bacon, 2d to id; superior,Sdto7Jd;h&mß,3d to fdjehoese,inferior, 2d to 4Jd; Wairoa cheese, 6d to 6Jd; flour, £9 to £12 10s; sharps, 5s 8d; bran, «a 6d: chaff, 2s 6d to 8a; oats, 2s 9d; wheat, 2s 6d to 3s; maize, 3b 8d; onions, per 1b in oase (Inferior), id; in bags, (sound), 3d. . . '•■ ■

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mabs wiu. Close as under :—

Tins DAT. For Waltara, per Lalla Rookh, at 8 a.m. For Walwera, Mahurongi, Matakana, Manga wai, etc., por Rose Casey, at'o a,m. For Groymotith, per Omapere, at 11 a.m. For Waterford, Tauranga, etc., per Hotomahana, - nt 130 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 8 p.m.

' , i;; ,: Mowdat, 22nd fast ■ For Gororaandol, per Coromandel. at 11.30 a.m. For Waitara, Wanganui, etc., per Orotl, at

; p.m. : '.•.:,: •;■■ . - ... • •■. . ■■ For Tryphena, per Mary, at S p.m. For Whraangi and Upper MM, per Argyle, at

3 p.m. - i For Thames, por Enterprise, at 3.30 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinemntu, and Opotlki, per Ulenolg, at i p.m. For RusseH and Kawakawa, per Wairarapa, at

4 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Wangaroa, and Mon gonui, perlona.at4.Sop.nl. ', For Dishorns and Napier, per Southern Cross,, a* 6 p.m. ■_ I . ■ Tuesday, 28rd hist. For Thames, per Botomahana, at 7.30 a.m. For "Walw«ra, Kawau, Omaha, and Mafcucana, per Ros» Casey, at 10 a.m. . For Taranakl and Southern Porta, per Hawea, For Wostport, per Kawatirl, at 3 p.m. Monday, 29th inst. For Chatham Islands, per Omaha, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, 6th Novembor. Per b.s. Australia as follows :— ... For Sandwich Islands, United States of. America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at Ip.m. For Unltod Kingdom and Continent of: Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, at 11 a.m. • For registered loiters and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. r I I Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six-: pence in addition to the postage, will ho' received by the Mall Agent on board the! steamer up to the time of Balling. This mall will bo due In London on Monday,! December 17,1883. N.B.—The British Queen will leave Lyttelton: for London via Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, 27th; instant. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office, Auckland.

SECOND EDITION. LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

[beuter's cablegram].

(Received October 20—2 p.m.)

Prorogation of Parliament. Melbourne, this day. The Victorian Parliament will probably be prorogued on the 2nd Novomber. Severe Thunderstorm. A severe thunderstorm passed over tho city last night, but the weather in now fine. Illness of tho Arohbishop of Canterbury. London, October 19. Dr Benson, Archbishop of Canterbury, is suffering from fistula, and an operation for its removal is to be performed to-morrow.

GREAT COLLIERY EXPLOSION.

Twenty Miners Killed and Many Injured.

[REUTERS CABLEj.

London, October 19. A serious explosion occurred to-day in a coal mine near Darnsley, Yorkshire. Ac cording to tho latest reports twenty miners have been killed and a number injured.

LATE SPORTING

Betting on the Caulfieia Cup,

Melbourne, this day. There ia no change to report in the betting for the Caulfield Cup. It is ex pected there will be 25 starters for that event.

FIRE AT RANGIRIRI.

Hotel Burned Down This Horning.

[BY TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH — OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Eanoibibi, this day. Tub Rangiriri Hotel, better known in coaching days as Shirley's, was burnt down at ono o'clock this morning. Tho owner is in town, and Hannigan, the man in charge, was so much the worse for liquor that he could not carry a bucket of water to help to extinguish the flam»s. Gorrand and Pulforth, adjacent storekeepers, worked hard and, with tho help of otnors, saved nearly every article of furniture. The cottages also wore saved. Tho insurance is belioved to be £350 on tho hotel building in the South British. The opening of a tolephono station at Rangiriri, connecting with Morcer, onables mo to send this message

The tailing race between the 13 foot opon boats Mabel and Chance, which was arranged for this afternoon, had not started at a late hour, bad woathor having caused delay. Tho following mining tolograms wero ro ceived to-day:—From the Darwin : '' Broko down reef last night. Six pounds specimona to hand. Gold still showing in reef.—(Sd.) D. E. O'Sullivan." From tho Bright Smilo: " Fifty pounds specimens to-day from fourtli stope western end. Gold loft in tho stopos. —(Signed) J. W. Garroy." Mr D. G. llacdonnoll has received this afternoon from the manager of tho Bright, Smilo G.M. Co., Thames, a telegram, of which the following is a copy:—"Fifty pounds specimens to-day from fourtli stope, western end; gold loft in back of stopo."

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

OcTOBEIt 20. 1883.

■Theatre Royal—Mr Pooloy's competitions, con tralto and pianoforte, 8 p.m. French Literary Socioty—Mr John Sinclair, on "Tho Absurditios of Fashion;" MrSymonds,

on " Insects;" 8 p.m. V.M.C.A.—Devotional Meeting, 7.30 p.m. United Service Hotel—Delegates of Cricket Clubs, 8 p.m.

Birth.

DEERY.—On October 15, nt loading ground, Russell, Bay o£ Islands, the wife of James Decry of a daughter.

Deaths.

lIESKETIL—On Monday, the 15th October inst., at St. John's Road, Epsom, Stanley William, infant son of Kdwin and Jane Hcskctli: aged 13 months. SULLIVAN. -On the 20tU inst., at tho residence of his son, Freeman's Bay, Mr John Sullivan, of Mahurangl Heads; aged 73 years.

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

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1883.

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

Major Atkinson was not long in linding out that he had committed a foolish blunder by his attempt to ignore Auckland in the recent Ministerial changes. The whole Press of the colony, save tho morning journal which misrepresents public opinion in this city, told him so ; and his own news paper champions and apologists offered as tho only defence they had for him that there wnS not an Auckland member lit to hold a portfolio. Tho Premier finds that this badly-chosen oxcuso has made matters worse than they woro before, and ho is now coming in parson to Auckland to try and smooth matters over, and select from among the Auckland repre sentatives a member of the Executive in tho room of Mr Johnston, who has consontod to hasten hia retirement. Tho "Horald" to-day endeavours to make a lame apology for the Ministry and itsolf by asserting that Auckland was never overlooked; and tho arrangement was " only a tem porary ono." Tho excuse is al together too thin, and argues on tho part of our anciont friond iv low estimate of tho intelligence of its roaders. It is a happy circumstance that nowspapers and politi cians who are fond of wabbling leave too strongly a marked trail to escape by such foeble dovicco. In this instances wo aro not loft to speculation regarding tho intentions of tho Ministry; wo have it in tho " Horald's" own columns on tho authority of its own corresiwndont at Wellington, who prides himself upon possessing ft backstairs koy to tho Ministerial rooms. In hie telegram of Septombor 21st (mark tho dato, less than a month ago), he wired on tho ovo of tho Cabinet changes :—" It in now definitely known that Mr Walter Johnston, Minister of Public Works, will loavo tho colony for England noxt year, but probably not oarlior than April or May, at any rate shortly boforo noxt session, and will bo absent from tho colony a yoar or two. This, of course, in voltos his resignation of his jwrtfolio, and it is not unlikely that there may be some. little delay infilling the vacancy which his resignation will create " Tlio intention to delay Mr Johnston's resignation till tho ovo of noxt session, Mid tlion koop tho vaoant portfolio dangling undor tho nosos of tho do/.on or so members who plumo tWomsolres upon thoir chances of office, could hardly be more definitely an nounced. Mr Whitakor resigned on tho 2"Jnd, and Mr Oliver's appointment was notified on tho 24th, when tho "Herald" correspondent again announced that thero was no intention of making further changes at present. In tho following issuo (tho 25th), when reviewing editorially tho con stitution of tho now Ministry, the "Horald" said :—" It (tho Ministry) will remain so constituted till tho return of Major Atkinson from Sydney, when thoro will bo Bomo further changes."

Two days later, however, when tho indignation in Auckland had mado itsolf folt on tho Cabinot, tho Ministry began to trim. On that dnto tho following tolograin appeared in tho " Herald " : — "It is rumoured that, with tho view of securing equilibrium of local representation in tho Cabinet, one of tho following alterna tive courses will be adopted to givo Auck land a voico in tho Ministry, namely, that either an Auckland Legislative Councillor will bo appointed Minister without port folio—in fact succeeding to tho position occupied in tho Whitnker Ministry by Mr Oliver; or else a now Auckland member of tho Legislative Council will bo appointed with tho object ofliis holding such position ; orthirdly, that M r Walter Johnston 'h place on his retirement in a few months will bo tilled by an Auckland member. Ono of theae courses is, I boliove, almost certain to bo adopted." The intention to delay Mr Johnston's retirement until just boforo the next session of Parliament is hero again assorted, and it must bo remembered that without tho re signation of one of tho present Ministers no new inombor of tho Cabinet, with portfolio, could be appointed. We should insult tho common sense and discornmont of tho pcoplo of Auckland were wo to offer furthor proof that tho filling up of Mr Whitokor's soot with an Otago momber was what is vulgarly' but very expressively tormod a dollborato " try-on," and it has failed. There was no reason in tho world why a complete ro-ad justment of portfolios should not havo taken place when Mr Whitakorresigned. Thoovont was in no wiso unexpected. Mr Whitakor* had stated in tho Logislativo Council two months before that he would coaao to bo a member of the Government at tho closo of tho session, and tho Ministry had amplo time to make thoir arrangoments. Major Atkinson stated at a Ministerial caucus that Mr Oliver would receive a portfolio at tho end of the session. Tho Auckland membors assumed, however, that tho roferonco was to Mr Johnston's retirement, not Mr Whltaker's. But tho Ministry cal culated upon tho divisions existing among the Auckland contingent, and tho weakness of its component members, to pffect tho move in peace and safety. And if Auck land Interests had been wholly dependent 'on such fceblo guardianship as is offered in its morning journal, the move would have succeeded. Wo glvo Major Atkinson credit, however, for shrewdnoss enough to porcoivo that the " Herald " does not reflect tho sonti ment of this part of tho colony, and that tho placid indifferenco which tho "Horald" assures him prevails in Auckland with regard to his rnunceuvros is not to be de pended upon. He has wisely concluded that ho must make an immediate chango of front at all hazards ; and his attempts to ex tricate himself will be watched with an amused curiosity. It does not, however, exhibit much tact to cast more dirt at tho Ministerial supporters of the Government by the idlo laments which the "Horald's" " well-informed " correspondent assures us now prevail in the Cabinet over Mr Reader Wood's absence from tho House of Represen tatives. If Mr Wood had possessed the con fidence of the people of Auckland ho would have been in Parliament, and without that confidencehis presence there would be a mis take. Major Atkinson's preliminary'blunders augur badly for tho life of his Ministry, and he lias rather reason to fear that no Auck land member will take a passage aboard his sinking ship than that thoy are all eagor to pocket their affronted dignity And jump at his-invitation.

The new contract for the performance of the San Francisco mail service with three steamers instead of four commence.!) with the next outward steamer. The City of New York, instead of lying at Sydney for nearly six weeks, returns here with the out going mail, which is despatched from Auck land "on the 6th of November, Tho City of New York returns no more, the Zealandia, Australia, and City of Sydney (being the fastest of the four steamers engaged on tho service) being retained. The Australia will leave Sydney for San Francisco, via Honolulu, on the 10th November, not stopping at Auckland, but returning here with tho inward mall, due on ths 12th of January, 1884—that is Saturday, not Monday, as heretofore

Captain Johnstone, of H.M. Dryad, the man-of-war which has been so conspicu ously mentioned in connection with regent events at Madagascar, is a nephew of the late Captain Johnstone, of Raglan. Another nephew, Commander Pearson Campbell Johnstono, is aboard H.M. Flora.

Interest appears to be well sustained in the Salvationist services in the Temperance Hall. A consecration or holiness meeting was held last evening, admission being by ticket. Captain Graham, who conducted the service, said the previous evening had been an occasion of unprecedented blessed ness in thework. A number of hymns were sung, and the service differed but slightly from that on ordinary evonings.

Tlys matriculation and Junior Scholarship examinations of the New Zealand Univer sity commence on Monday, December 10th next. Intending candidates must notify tho Registrar, Mr W. M. Maskell, at Christchurch, boforo Novomber 10th, after which dato no applications will be onter tained. Thero are eight Junior Scholar-

ships to be competed for at this examina tion.

Further letters by lust mail confirm pre vious reports that the alleged Canterbury " diamonds " aro only crystals, according to Mr Pringlo, the Government geologist. There has been nothing for some months as to the Auckland "diamonds." Were they not good enough even to be sent Home to be tested ?

An open meeting of the Harbinger of Peace Lodge, N.Z.0.G.T., Upper Pitt street, was numerously attendee!, tho hall being well filled notwithstanding the in clement weather. The W.C.T., Bio. Williams, who occupied the chair, called upon the president of the society, Bro. Goklie, to commence with an address, who urged the necessity for continued effort in temperance work. Later in the evening Bro. \Vilkoß continued on the same theme by advocating a broad platform upon which all sects, creeds, and parties could unitedly promote tho public weal. Miss Eva Cottingliam and Mrs Wilkes, junr., per formed solos on tho pianoforte. Members and friends sang a number of songs, some of which wero rapturously encored, and a party belonging to a minstrel band, in cluding tambourine and bones, contributed to the entertainment, which was brought to a closo about ten o'clock by the audience joining in " God Save the Queen."

Notices of the land to bo sold by auction at Kawhia appear in a supplementary "Gazette' issued last night. The land will be sold by auction for cash, subject to tho provisions of the Kawhia Townships Sito Act, at Auckland, on Wednesday, tho 23rd of January. The highest upset prico per section is ftO, the lowest being £12 10s.;

Southern papers make very laughablo mistakos when dcalhig with Maori names of porsoni and places in tho North. Tho most amusing among recent blunders is that of tho "Timaru Herald," which gives " Tomato " as the namo of the obstructive chieftain of Uppor Wanganui. . It then proceeds to get oil' a little joke, in this wise : —" The chief Tomato and his people, it seems, not only stopped the survey party, but fired volleys of bullets over, and awk wardly near, their lioiids, This is coming it rather strong, and wo fancy Mr Bryce will not relish Tomato's sauce."

Wellington City Council, which lately was in two rather bad "muddles," has undertaken tho task of administrative reform, the first step in which was to elect a solicitor as Town Clerk, Tho Adminis trative Rofonn Committee have now agreed upon tho following report, which will bo considered by tho Council at its noxt moot ing :—" Tho Committuo beg to report that thoy huto gone carefully into tho adminis tration of all departments of tho Corpora tion, and examined tho various principal officers, and bog to recommend—l, that threo ollicers in tho City Surveyor's dopart- . ment bo requested to resign with tho view of making fresh appointments ; 2, that tho salary of tho City Survoyor bo i'fiOO por an num ; H, that applications for tho appoint ment of City Survoyor to dato from tho Ist of January, ISS4, bo invited by ndvortiso mont in tho four chief towns in Now Zea land ; 1, that tho salary of tho assistant to £24)0 por annum j f>, that applicants for the appointment bo invited by advertisement in the Wellington papers : G, that the salary of the Superintendent of tho Firo Urigado bo reduced to £50 por annum : 7, that tho Inspector of Nuisances bo instructed to visit every house in tho city at lease once In *ix months."

Tho quostion of religious education in schools was brought forward at tho sitting of tho Hoard of Education yestorday by Mr Thco. Cooper, who stated his reasons for introducing it at some length. Ho thought it was incumbont on tho Board to take action. Ho was an advocate of tho secular system, which was not irreligious teaching, nor should it clash with religion. Having given a full statement of his viows, Mr Cooi)or considered that the quostion nhould bo discussed by a full meeting of tho Board, and suggested an adjournment. Mr Laiahloy a roply appeared in our last issue, Mr Mos» spoko on tho motion, and thought it was tho duty of tho Board and of crery Commiltoo to givo tho greatest possible aid to those who desired to impart religious instruction in hcliools, without which no education tho Board could give would be complete. On the motion of Jlr Hobbs, tho consideration of the question was adjourned until the next meeting of tho Board.

Thero was a fair attendance at tho hull «f tho Young Men's Christian Association last evening on tho occasion of a lecture by Mr JI. W. Fm-ncll on "Tho Origin and Destiny of the British and Amoricnn Nations." Tho locturo, which was a very interesting ono, compared tho Scriptural promises with tho present position of tho nations in quostion, dwelt upon tho nbso luto separation of tho Kingdom of Israel from that of Judah in Scripture history and prophecy, and tho contrast marko:l in tho history and fortunes of tho House of Isrnol and the Jews, or House of Judah, as laid down in tko predictions of nil tho prophets ; Isrnol being destined to become unknown, though very numerous unil vory groat, called by auothor namo, and speaking a different tonguo, yot still preserved in separation ; whilo tho Jews wero to bo known and ill treated, preserving thoir namo and language, l»nd ovon thoir features, in thoir oxilo, until tho timo when Israel should bo rovoalod and the two hbusos should bo reunited and re occupy tho land of their fathers.

To tho Editor: Sir,--Your correspon dent "Ticket-holder " is evidently under misapprehension. I will therefore oxplain. When I first started my Art Union the prizos wero ten oil paintings, and the prizes aro only ton oil paintings now, as I at first advertised. Subsequently it struck mo that by adding sundry gifts I should got tho Art Union oil' moro successfully I)i>d onsuro a larger audionco of the public at the draw ing. I theroforo bought four glass shades of stuffed birds as gifts. I also placed tho following placard in. my window, " Twonty (ono) pound notes will bo given away at tho drawing of my Art Union." I think it is plain to any sensible person that to givo a pound note away requires a person to givo it to ; therefore, I took it for granted that cveryono knew that the pcoplo present at tho drawing wore to bo tho recipients. I find that I cannot in any .way mix tho " gifts " up with tho Art Union tickets, as that^woulu render me liable under tho Gaming and Lotteries Act. With referenco to 5,000 people being packed in tho Theatre, I can only state that somo peoplp havo taken 100, some 50, many 20, also 10, 5. 3, 2, &c, reducing the number of tickotholdors to abnut 1,000, 400 of which are away in different country parts, and the remaining GOO in town. I will givo the gifts as I havo promised, and will guarantee that all tho tickot-holders present will bo satisfied. lam trying my test to got this Art Union off in as popular and satisfactory a manner as possible.—l am, &c, Francis J. SnoitTT.

Tho usual fortnightly meeting of tho City School Committee was held last evening. Present: Mr J. W. Carr (Chairman) and Messrs Offer, Warburton, Ryan, Thwaitos, and Braine. Correspondence from the Board of Education was read. It was to the effect that the architect had beon in structed to rcplaoe tho lower six feet of tho down pipes of City Schools with cast iron pipes; that tho covering of louvre with wiro netting was authorised ; that tho con sideration of the matter of painting tho Wellesley-street School was deferred, pond ing the preparation of estimate ; that £2 had been granted towards the High streot School library; that Miss R. E. Thompson bad been granted one month's lcavo of absence ; and that the Board wore of opinion that the cost of replacing tho closet buckets of the Wcllcsloy-strcot School should bo defrayed out of tho school funds. All the letters were received with the ex ception of the last, concerning which it wna decided to inform tho Board that the Com mittee did not consider it any part of its duty to replace tho buckets, and furthor to remind tho Board that thoy wore placed there by the Board, not by tho Committee An account from Mr Parker, plumbor, 80sfor clean ing a motor, wasrefcrredbaok, the Com mittee considoringit excessive, With refer ence to a lottor from ths Town Clerk, tho Chairman said that a fence was to bo erected immodiatoly at Borosford-streot School, be tween theschool-housonnd the cmbankmont. A lottor woes received from Mr Brabazon suggesting a school demonstration at Christ mas, to defray tho expenses of which the head-masters should open subscription lists, and the Committco and their friends might also subscribe. Several other teachers of city schools wrote stating that they considered uuoh a demonstration undesirable. A resolution was carried to the effect that head-toaohers meet the Com mittee re this matter on Wednesday next. Certain repairs to the Berosford-strcst School were authorised. Tho dosing of the High-street school at 2 p,m. to avoid danger to the children from the building oporations for Messrs T. and S. Morrin (Limited) was approved. This was all the burfnoss.

Mrs Tilly desires to acknowledge the re ceipt of £1 sterling from Captain Jacob and tho crew of the Government schoouor Hawk, for tho Sailors' Rest,

His Excellency Sir Win. Jervois is so ill that his doparture for Nelson has been in definitely postponed. It was also stated several days ago that Lady Jervois was in disposed, and would not accompany the Governor on his tour of the South Island.

Yesterday afternoon a young man named Dan Macdonald, employed as book-keeper by Messrs Tobias and Hart, of the City Market, was assisting to unpack a case, when a nail ran into his thumb for a dis tance of 2i inches. The pain caused Mac donald to faint. He was attended to by Dr. Tennant, and returned to work to-day.

The first meeting of creditors in the estate of Thomas Irwin, livery-stable keeper of Durham-street, was held to-day in the Supreme Court-house, Mr Tlios. Macffarlane being elected trustee. The liabilities are stated at £373 (Js, the largest creditor being Mr Patterson, corn merchant, of Lorno street, who proves for £125 3s 6d. £281 4s 4d is stated to be the value of the assets, £G0 14s 4d being represented by book debts and tho balance by property and effects. It was reported that Messrs Hunter and Nolan had seized upon and removed the property since tho debtor filed his schedule, and it was therefore resolved, after some discussion, that the trustee should institute proceedings against them for the recovery of tho same.

Prizes for piano-players and contralto vocalists are offered at Mr Pooley's popular concert in the Theatre Royal to-night. There are in all fourteen performers entered for tho competition, so there will be no lack of variety and intorest. The audienco are the judges of the performance —occupants of the dress-circle having a double vote. In the course of tho evening, Captain Owen Mahon will present tho prizes won at tho last contest—sopranos ami tenors—to the successful competitors. We are requeued by tho Hospital authorities to acknowledge a donation of fish from Mr F. Williams, Queen-street Wharf.

Wo publish in another column an infiuen tinlly signed requisition asking Councillor Waddell to become a candidate for tho Mayoralty. Mr Waddell intimates his acceptance of the invitation.

A man named Frank Denz, employed as a stevedore on the Queen-street wharf, met with a painful accident this morning. Ho was assisting to discharge a vgsbol, and wna attempting to stick a dog-hook into a bale in the usual manner, when tho hook failed to strike the placo for which it was aimed and becamo caught in the man's ana, thus causing a painful wound. His injuries, which were attended to by Dr. Tennant, wili require a fow days to heal.

Tho larrikins which infestLowerSymonds- Btrect, in the vicinity of tho Choral Hall, are simply becoming intolerable, and petty thieving from gardens around this part of tho city is becoming so common that our police authorities, it would seem, are not doing their duty by allowing thedelinquents to for over escape. Tho garden belonging to Mi1 D. Hoan lias been frequently robbed of lute by these vagabonds. Some raro and choice plant*, which coat him a considerable amount, nro being every how and again carried away, and yet tho thioves cannot be caught. Wo aro informed that tho Newton and Arch Hill looal committeo of tho Gospel Tomporaiico Mission, Bluo Ribbon Army, havo decided to hold a short campaign in tho Nowton division of thoir territory. Believing in tlio fervour of prayer, tho Army moot to-morrow evening in tho Pitt- Btreet Wesloyan Church to ask God's blessing on tho mission. The programme for Monday evening is a inarch-out, singing, and short addresses at various halting places in tko district. Mission sorvicos will bo hold in tho Primitive Methodist School room, Upper l'itt-streot, on tho evenings of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, The promoter* fully expect similar grand victories to thoso experienced by their comrade* in tho Mother Country.

Tenders wero rcceivod by Messrs Reals aiiJ Son, architects, for tho erection of additions to Mr Crowthor's stables, Wei losloy.street, as follows:—J. J. Holland, £1,087 i" C. S. Wright, £1,185; Kobo und Clark, £1,276 ; Attowcll, £1,315; J. Elling ham, £1,326; Rhodes, £1,383; Colobrook, £1,387; Constable, £1,395; W. O, Con nolly, £1,452. Tho tender of Mr Holland \vn.s accepted. Tho following tenders wore also recoived for a villa rosidonco at Kerauorn :—Laver, £969 10a ; Constable, £i)7B ;J. Horon, £078 !0»; Leigh Brothors (without ulnting), £1,090 ; Edgorley (with out slating), £1,129; Upton, £1,138 ; Smith andWooler, £1,173; C. Rhotlcs, £1,180; Wrigloy and Handcock (without elating), £1,245; McColl, £1,283.

Tho body of Hugh Minnos, carpenter, of tho s.B. Doric, who was drowned in Lyttel> ton harbour nearly threo weoks ago, was found this in the harbour.

Wo havo pleasure in directing attention to a notico which appears in our advertise ment columns respecting tho proposed orec tion of a small churoh building at tho Hot Lakes for the use of all evangelical Pro testant denominations. Tho necessity for such a building has boen felt by all visitors to that district, for though, during tho season there are neatly always ministers of some denomination staying at the hotels, and Roy. Mr Fairbrothor is located in tho district, there is no placo avuilablo for holding religious services except in the hotel parlours, a matter often attended with inconTonionoe, owing to tho coming and going and roquiromontß of tourists and guests. Tho sum required is a very modest amount, and no doubt will be readily obtained. Tho names of tho gen tlemen who havo interested them selves in tho movoment are a guarantee of its objects and of its unsectarian character, and, considering tho smallnoss of tho num ber of local residents in that district, and tho very largo number of invalids and other visitors from all parts of the world who ro- Hort to it, wo think that this is a caso that very specially appeals to genoral assistance,

Tho right to dig kauri gum for a period of two years from 30,000 acres of land in Auckland distriot will bo sold an tho 24th inst>,, atth.o Crown Lands Office, Auckland. A cluster of promising larrikins gathered in a public sale-yard yosterday, mouthed with pipes, and amused themsolves by try ing to annoy tho auctioneer with tho curling fumes of the weed. Aftor puffing away for soin.o time, a lame horso was brought for. ward for salo with n swollen kneo, the sight, of which was sufficient to excite much sympathy, Thp bidding commenced at eighteen ponce, and went up to half-a -crown. Presontly one of the smokors—a comoly youth of sixteen, with a wide mouth—cried out, "Threo bob and a tannor." Now lifo was immediately im parted to the business, and tho lame "how" was knocked down to the tallest qf tho boys for a crown. A regular subscription of sixpence each was made, and the sale completed. Tho boys led tho animal away, exclaiming, " He'll do for tho bench at a penny a head." A proclamation is gazetted altering tho boundaries of '\Yaitemata and Rodney counties —tho former boing aggrandised at the oxponso of tho tatter,

A mooting of the Trade and Labour Council was held at tho Working Men's Club last evening, Mr G. Hoslop presiding. The absence of tho secretary, Mr King, in conscquonce of domestic affliction, was apologised for. A letter was read from the Dunedin Industrial Association asking for a'copy of tho rules of the Society. The Chairman explained that tl\o letter was no doubt intended for tl(o Working Men's Political Association. It was decided to write explaining the mistake, but offering to co-operate- with tho Dunedin Associa tion. Certain misrepresentations having boon made regarding tho labour market, it was decided that the Council should issuo a monthly ropqrt of the stato of tho labour market, lor this purpose it was decided to have a number of forma printed, to bo sent to representatives of tho several trades, and also to bush sawmills, &c. Considerable discussion took place rogardingthe proposed mass meeting of working men. It was finally decided to postpone tho fixing oj tho date till next meeting.

An advertisement appoars upon the first page of this issue notifying the intention of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Com mittee to open a basaar in aid oi tho build ing fund on tho Bth of next month, in Messrs Cochrane and Son's new and Bpacious auction rooms, next tho Union Bank, which, with great kindness, have been gratuitously lont for the aocaslon. Aotive preparations for this bazaar have been earned on by tho ladies of tho congregation for a considerable time past, ftnd the gentle men are determined to spare no effort calculated to enhance tho attractiveness of the.affair. Tho Committeo now remind their frionds that contributions of needle work, china, pictures, fancy articles, works of art, books, flowers, and other articles tending to gracp and add to the practical utility of the show will be received rery gratefully. Wo understand that the loan of pictures and works of art ig desired for tlio purpose of forming an art gallery, and tho owners will. bo safe guarded from loss by their articles being covered by insurance, as well as being looked after with the utmost care.

At the fortnightly meeting of tho French Literaiy Society this evening (V.M.C.A. Rooms) short lectures are to be delivered by Messrs John Sinclair and Symonda, the subjects of discourse being respectively, "The Absurdities of Fashion "and " In sects."

MisERAWLENE6S.-Tho most wonderful and marvellous bucccss in cases where persons are sick or pining away from a condition of miser ableness that no one knows what ails them (pro fltablo patients for doctors), is obtained by the use of Hop Bitters. They begin to cure from the first dose, and keep it up until perfect health and strength is restored? Notice.

Mr J. Scott notifies by advertisement that the result of the Caulfleld Cup can be seen at the Nevada Hotel this evening.

By advertisement on the front page of the present issue, It will bo seen that tho annual examinations of Auckland University College commence on Monday, tho 29th inst. Can didates are required to communicate with Vr. Kidd, the Rogistrar, on or before i nday next.

Religious services to bo held at tho various places of worship tomorrow are duly notified In another place. Anniversary services, Beresford-street Sunday-school • Gospel lorn perance meeting, Pitt-street Wesleyan Church ; evening service at the Theatre.Royal. The thirty-second anniversary of the Bereaford-street Sunday-school will be cele brated to-morrow,and sermons preached on the occasion by Revs. A. Carnck and J. Robertson, M.A., minister of the Church. Rev. S. Mac farlane will hold au afternoon service especially for the young. The anniversary tca-meoting willlbe held on Tuesday evening, when addresses will bo delivered by itavs. J. Robertson, J. S. Hill, Q. Jones, and other friends of tho cause. Music at intervals.

2s 3s and bs in the £ discount for cash on sowing machines sold by U. S. Chambers. 70, Queen-street. The new Wilson Shuttle Machine for beauty, Speed, and strength ; Standard, Singer, Jones, whito, &c, as usual. A singing-class on tho Tonic Sol-fa method will commence on Monday evening noxt in the Primitive Methodist School-room. This is a good opportunity for those desirous of learning. Terms, &c, in advertisement

Mr Martin Swallow s pianoforte recital is to be repoatsd in tho Theutro Royal on Thurs day evening, the 25th, of which tho programme, slightly altered, appears In our advertising •ominn. Mr Swallow's selections are designed to demonstrate tho elocution and tho poatry of pianoforte playing. Mvb Cooper, whose sinking 1b so much udmlred, will again appear at this concort, being announced; to sing Meyerbeer's gracoful " Shadow Song." Mr Russell, always popular, will sing "AllttStellaConndentc;" and Mr Jackson's splendid clarionet playing will form an Important fenturo of the evening. At tention Is also directed to the alteration in prices of admission.

Auckland Lawn Tknnih Cluu.—"Juvenis Bt Ergo Activus."—Notice is hereby given that the general meeting of this Club will bo held at the Government House on Monday, tho 22nd inst., at 5 p.m.—R. Uid.nub, Acting Hon. Seo.

Mr Robert Fnrrell line begun business as commission and forwarding agent. Mr Farrell has had a long experience in tho railway depart ment, and possessing excellent business qual ities, will ensure to him the confidence of tho public. This forwarding agency ought, if well managed, as no doubt it will, prove a boon to tho Auckland public

After a successful run of nearly four years. Professor Callliau is handing the con ductorshlp of his elementary and advanced sinking-classes over to Mr G. X, Boyle, wholia'i boon his pnpil cvor since his arrival in Auck land (about four years). Mr Boyle has conducted tho classes before on occa sions of Professor Cailliau's absence, and has had further experience in other classes of his own. Ha purposes to introduce into tho ad vanced class a system of voice production hither to only taught at private lesson?, and from the terms of confidence in which Professor Cailliau Bpeaks of his ability there Is ovcry reason to expect a succcssfcU opening at tho Christian's Meeting House on Tuesday, 30th inst

Twjslvepesce.—Hay's Fine Art Union (by permission of tlio General Government), fifty prizoa—consisting of valuable Oil Paintings and other excellent Pictures by and after cele brated artiste. Prizos on view, and inspection invited at Mr Balloy'o, tobacconist, 170, Queen- Btrcet (next Mr ltuttruy s, Draper), where tickots can bo obtained; also at most of the booksellers in town and suburbs. The drawing will take plnco publicly, of which duo notice will bo glvon, and will bo suporylaod by a eommitteo ehoacn by the subscribers present at drawing. After handing over tiokets, &c, to committoc, the proprietor takes no part whatovor In the drawing. Tho winning numbers will bo ad vertised in •'Herald," Stab, and "Weekly," and tho committee's voucher will ronmin open for Inspection during delivery of prizes. Country remittances in postago Btainps or otherwise (en closing oxtm 2d stamp for roturn postage) will receive prompt attention. Homembor—Fifty prizes. £200 In 4,000 tickets, at Is. Inspection Invited at 170. Queon-Btreet. Address-W. K. Hay, us nbovo. A subscriber can hold any number of ticket?. Tickets—One Shilling caolu —[Advt,]

FIRE IN THE WAIKATO COAL MINE.

(UV TKLEdIUI'H—OWX CORRESPONDENT.)

Hu.ntlet, this day. The firo in tho Waikato Company's old mine is extending In an extraordinary man ner, and at night, aftor heavy rains, the ground falls in, and great volumes of flame issue forth, causing con siderable uneasiness among tho residents, as during a westorly gale it roars liko a vol cano. My last visit to tho Waikato mino was in connection with a slip which killed McGlynn. I regret now to find that tho manager of another mino (Taupiri Company) mot with an accident last night and broko his collar-bone. Tho Taupiri mino was nearly flooded this week, owing to tho seam having been workod too near tho surfaco approaching to the lako. The ground broke in, and tho water burst into tha workings, upon which tho men rushed out in groat affright. -

INSPECTION OF ROTORUA RAILWAY.

(BY TKLEORArH. —OWS CORRBSrONDENT.)

Oxford (via Cambuidge), Friday. Messrs ,T. M. Clark, T. Peacock, and J. L. Campbell, Rotorua railway directors, with Mr Stowart, C.E., arrived hero last evoning, having travelled by tho railway route from Morrinsville. They express themselves highly pleased with tho nature of the country through which they passed. Thoy paid a visit to M alamata on their way. This morning tho party visited tho Ohowiri Hot Springs and enjoyed a bath at that rising sanatorium. They oxpressed them selves much pleased with tho place. They proceoded over tho lino, accompanied by Mr Fallon.'as far- as Lichtiold to-day, and re main thoro for tho night, proceeding through to Rotorua to-morrow. The weathor has favoured tho expodition since the start.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Pooley's concert to-night.

The Governor ia indisposed, Tongariro leaves London this month. Mr Bryce is to rovisit KawhU shortly. Live chesa proved a doad loss at Wolling ton,

Nothing is traublesorao that wo do willingly. Wellington convent bazaar realised f 759. When is a soldier like a watch ?—When ho marks time.

Weather here changeable but mild ; in Wellington cold, wot, and stormy. Dead body, supposed to bo that of Spicer, found in the Waikato River on Thursday. Latest Faoli—The child who cried for an hour did not get it. Au orphan girl with £400,000 has boon advertising for a husband in the German nowspapers. • Tho creditors of Robert Cooper, Gis borne, yesterday resolved to abandon the action against tho lato Captain Road's trustees,

Peter Oistor, a Russian seaman, has beon lost ovorbgard during a gale of wind in Cook's Strait,

The Scott-Edwards walking match at Christchurch is arranged. City Intelligence—-When a stockbroker buys a library, it should be known that he prefers largo margins. Christchurch City Council propose to put the cemetery noar tho pumping Btotion. Worse than Auckland's bone^works.

Government bonus of £500 offered for first 50 tons of printing paper inado in the colony.

The well-known firm of Howard Smith and Sons has passed into a limited liability company. Capital, £1,000,000. A Dunedin firm have patented the trado mark " Blue Ribbon Drink."

Fish Out of Wator—A High School girl, upon boinff asked if sho liked cod-fish balls, said that sho never attended any, A money order and post-olHco savings bank was opened at Mmuigaturoto on 10th inst,

They say you can't freeze a cat. But they can try tho other oxtremo and ma.ko it hot for him.

Mr Wro.. A. Murray, qf Piako, has applied for letters patent for an automatic preventive of railway collisions, The Wh»tawha.t(i Hotel has been pur chased by Mr Richard George, late of Newmarket, who contemplates making considerable improvements,

A Wellington geniua applio3 for a patent for an "improvement in mixing atmos pheric air with gas." Wo fancy the Goa Company does that too well already.' The inventor's nani© is " Gaby I-—gather sug gestive !

Eabii,y Pjsqvkn.—lt it easily proven that ranlnrial fevers, constipation, torpidity of the liver and kidneys, Kenoral debility, nervousness, and r Q n-alglc ailments yield readily to this grouts disoaae conqueror. Hop Bitters. It repair the ravages of disease by converting the rood into rich blood, and It gives new life and vigour to the aged and infirm always. See.

CABLEGRAMS.

[BEUTEK'S TELEGRAJIB.]

Arrost of Suspected Fenians. London, October 19. Three men, named Agricas (sic), Bracken, and Holmes have been arrested at Halifax with dynamite in their possession. What is supposed to be an infernal machine, con taining clockwork, was also found upon them. Tho prisoners are suspected of being Fenian emissaries. Fresh Outbreak of Cholera In Egypt. Alexandria, October 18. A further outbreak of cholera has occurred near this city. Great precautions aro being taken to prevent the spread of the disease. Tho Earthqucko in Anatolia. CoNSTANTINOPLH, October 18. Tho official estimates to hand from the province of Anatolia, Asia Minor, give the number of lives lost as 200. The distress among the inhabitants is very great. Homeward Suoz Malls. London, October 18. Homeward mails via Naples, from Melbourne on September 5, per the Orient steamship Potosi, were delivered here to day. Oriental Bank Corporation. London, October 18. The Oriental Bank Corporation declares no dividend for the past half-year, but carries forward £30,000 to the reserve fund.

Australian Cricket Team for England.

(SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

London, UctoDer iv. Efforts arc now being made to secure better terms for tlio visit of an Australian cricketing eleven to England this season. French Compensation to Mr Shaw. The French Radicals aro mucli incensed at the proposal to compensate Mr Shaw for the treatment ho received at the hands of the French authorities in Tamatave. Quoonsland and the New Guinea Expedition. Mr Archer, Agent-General for Queens land, writing to the "Times," says that the Queensland Government will refuse to sanction General Maclver's expedition to New Guinea. Maclver states that he has secured a steamer for the expedition, and she will be provisioned for twelve months.

A Royal Student. Prince Albert Victor has entered Cam bridge University.

AUSTRALIAN

Now South Wales Harvest

Sydney, October 19.

: Rain has fallen throughout the colony, and tho harvest prospects are consequently looking brighter. Australian Markets. Adelaidb, October 19. Wheat is quoted at 4s 5d to 4s 6d. The market continues quiet, with little doing. Flour \i flat, and prices nominal. Town brands, £10 10s to £10 15s ; countiy ditto, £9 10s to £9 15s. Freights to London :— Steamers, 455; sailing, 445. For cereals Quotations are nominal, and nothing is oing. Freights to the United Kingdom : — From Adelaide, sailing, 40s to 42s 6d ; ditto from outporte, 42« to 455. Tho market is flat, and" prices are nominal. Freights on wool aro firmer. Sydney, October 19. New Zealand wheat, per bushel, is quoted at 3s 9d ; New Zealand oats *at 2s 4d ; maizo at 2s lid ; and the Sugar Company's No. 1 pieces, por ton, at f 35..

SUPPOSED WRECK OF A KETCH.

She Disappears In a Gale.

(BY TELERRArn-t-PlUifiß ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, this day. Thr following telegram has boon rocoived by the Secretary of the Marine Department from tho Collector of Customs at Christ church : —"Captain Jensen, of tho schooner Herald, reports being in company with a kotch between Benmore and Flaxbourne, both making bad weather, and about noon the ketch disappeared. The Herald bore off in the direction, and passed four hatches and broken bulwarks, but no crew. This was on tho 13th October. A kotch passed Banks Peninsula on Thursday, the 11th. Name unknown. This will probably prove to be tho same as that now reported to be lost.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

[Boforo n. G. Soth Smith, Esq., R.M.J

Drunk.—John Pugh, 10s; and Peter Wlielan,

£3, or 14 days.

Labcb.vt.—Thomnß AVood was chained with stealing a trowel, value 3s, on tho 11th inst., Uie proporly of James Iteardon.—Sergeant \Vhito askod for a remand, as Iteardon was in gaol.— Uemandcd until the iiiui iiiHt.

Dkstitutb. — W rm. Dawson, of Opotiki, charged with having no visible means, was re manded for eight days. ■ - Eliza's Acting. — Eliza Lestrango was churged with creating a disturbance in Victoria stroot last night, while under tho influence of tins rosy sod.—Eliza couldnotromombersho was drunk.—Constable Sole dopoaod that ho was on duty in Quocn-stroot, wken tho stillnosa of night was broken by tho »creams of a woman in'Vic toria-rtrcet. Ho wont to tho spot and Baw Eliza In a groat rago toaring up her bat. He inquired what'was tho-matter, when sho smacked his faeo. Sho then fell down and commenced swearing and kicking. With the assistance of a constable, ho arrostod her.—Prisoner: I hare no doubt but Constablo Solo has told the truth. —Fined 20b, or 7 days. i Forged Ordrk.—James Brady, charged with uttering a forged order for £i 2d with intent to defrand, was again remanded for a week.—Bill enlarged; Mr Tolo in dofonco. This was ail tho business, • ■•;■■ ■

t_,DV«RTISK_RNT.] To tho Editor. Sib,—Would rou kindly oblige by informing tho public (and my croaking critics especially) that Konyon Avenue is dedicated GGft. wide, and will do formed ns Boon as convenient; and that I have, at a great oxpenso, formed, kerbed, and metalled Uie road to its centre the entire length. As an inducement to intending purchasers, to use a familiar term. Uioy -will have nothing to do but stop in ami lmug up their hate. I can safely state, without laying myself open to tho ehargo of egotism, tiiat there aro no allot ments in tho markot to equal tbeso, being -OOft doop, and having tho prottlest avonuo in or around Auokland for their entrance. Contrast tho clay land with my scoria level allotments af tor thoso heavy rains. Comparison is an absurdity. Chooso botwoon cold cluy and warm, dry scoria. I might, in conclusion, ro mark that, through the liborality of Mr Patter son, wo have the use of one of tho most cosy 'buses in Auckland, which run at regular intervals near and past this property, and I wißh it to bo distinctly understood that thoro is no reserve. Every allotment andjmy present resi dence will bo sold on Tuesday next, the 23rd October.—Yours, &c, W. H. Bibby.

The Bad and Worthless

aro novor imitated or counterfeited. This is especially truo of a family inedloino, and it is positivo proof that tho remedy imitated is of tho highest value. As soon as it had been tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was tlw purest, best, and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up, and bogan to steal tho notices in which thoPross and tho people of tho country had expressed the morits of H. 8., and in every way trying to induco suffering invalids to use their stuff instead, oxpootlng to make money on tho credll and good namo of H. B. Many others Btarted nostrums put up in similar stylo to H. 8., with variously devised namos in which tho word Hop or Hops were used in a way to induce Ptm,™ to A b,? hove th°y wore tho sama as Hop liitter3. All suqh pretended remedies or cures, no nmttor what their stylo or name is, and especinny ihoso with tho word "Hop" or «-?i° P?i '" tllolr'1< lnio or in any way oonnectcd t"™,i,sSis or t ,their name, are imitaUons or counterfmts. Beware of thorn. Touch nono of umn. tso notlnng but gonuino American Hop Bitturs, with a bunch or oluster of greon Hops on the white abol, and Dr. Soolc's name blown ntliegass. Trustnothingelse. Druggists and uiomists aro warned against dealing in imita tions or counterfeits.

TELEGRAMS.

[PER PP.ESS ASSOCIATION.]

CiritisTCHURCH, thig day. At Barrett's Hotel yesterday, a number of gentlemen representing the Christchurch branch of the Irish National League waited upon Messrs Redmond and Walsh, and presented them with an address of welcome and sympathy.

Dunedin, this day The Nelson, from Glasgow, arrived atCapo Saunders yesterday at noon, and rerjortivi all well. She is 78 days out. The Commercial Finance Company have declared a 10 percent, dividend.

THE ARAWA-RITA RACE.

The sailing race botvveen the yachts Araira and Rita, which was postponed from last - season,has been arranged for Saturday fort night, November 3. The course, as pre- I viously decided upon, will be from Queen street Wharf round Tiritiri, and back to the point of starting, the event beina ' subject to postponement should the wind 9 not permit of a beat one way. Both vessel aro in splendid trim, and on this occasion no doubt a satisfactory tost of the sailing powers of each craft will be obtained Each side is well supported, and considerable in- i torest is taken in the event.

CUTTER SOUTH CAROLINA SUNK.

Shortly before ten o'clock last evening the well-known cutter South Carolina wan observed coming up the harbour, and as she neared the Railway Wharf it was plain that she had become unmanageable and was sinking fast. She got within about fifty ' i yards of Hilditch's baths when she filled ; and took the ground with the water wash ing over her decks. The men on board had no difficulty in getting ashore, as the Tassel settled down alongside of a number of lares floating logs. M. J. Soars, who k both master and owner states,that the cutter left the Barrier yesterday morning with a full cargo of firewood, and that when coming im ?! the channel with a fresh breeze she surf denly and unexpectedly touched at one side on Rangitoto Reef. He kept her head ing for tho harbour, but soon discovered that she was leaking. The pump was get (* going, but the water continued to increase ■■■'' in the hold. All sail was set, and lie in- m tended to run the sinking vessel aground H to the westward, of the wharves, but ahe : i became unmanageable and went ashore as^ already . described. The extent of the I damage has not yet been ascertained, ■■<•>>

THE SURREY HILLS ESTATE.

We understand that there is a probability of one more effort being made to arrest the '- impending sacrifice of this noble estate to the selfish interests of "the almighty ■ dollar," and to provide for the comfort arid physical relaxation of the numerous popula- i:.:>! tion which will yet be centered on the western heights of the city. Singularly enough the first steps in this direction are «Ll- '■■'"'■ to bo contemplated by the Company which own the property, and we hope, for the - success of their action, that the rumour is ; y not true, which accredits them with on over weening desire for their own aggrandise- j , ment, by the fixing of an exorbitant price. ' If they are really animated by generousand ;9 and broad-minded considerations, and ;' '• wish to make the speculation prac ticable for tho city, they will ' be content with such a reasonable ad- ■■ ■ vance upon the price at which they acquired | ■$ the estate as will recoup them their outlay Sj and yield them a moderate profit. But if ■%] their sole animating motive fa the making of ; money, they are likely to have their trouble j, ■; for nothing. The deferring of the sale In .-? such a case is sheer foolishness. It is quite ' on the cards that a communication will be 45 addressed to the Council re-opening the: \% whole matter, and that tho sale advertised V for next week will be postponed pending its";•; ''A consideration. If the Company are ' patriotic and practical enough to submit y\ fair proposals, the burgesses may be relied" ;'« on to adopt means for whetting "the » almost blunted purpose" of their civta % representatives, but they certainly wont ij| pay through tho nose, oven to secure a. great public desideratum.

TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS.

[BT TELEGRAM—OWX CPRBaSPONDEOT.]

Waioeonoomai, this day. ; Nsw Fim— Largo blocks of stone are |1 coming to hand from the loir level, in which 9 bands of gold are distinctly traceable. Tho || reef is sft. -wide, with face carrying a little I gold throughout. Good dirt is also being broken down from tho surfaceblock. I Premier.—Taking out excellent dirk' 7, from the No. 2 run. We have now got iSjjß hopper filled with crushing- dirt, and ytSi'M have the second one filled by to-morrow %i night. Colonist.—There is a fine show of gold Si in the creek workings, about 70 feet off the ':■ '■ boundary of the Canadians. Some of tW;fj precious metal is aleo being obtained in a".-.J winze 80 feet distant. : Werahiko.—The hoppews full of quarte^l ready for the tramway, which latter is m Iff tho eve of completion. Gold show, plainly. || in stone coming from the surface block. 1 W aitoki.—The manager has the hopper. 3 full of quartz, and in the stone now coming out gold is to be seen every breaking- jj down. Moa (No. 2).—Awinra. is being sunk oa m tho run of silver, and is down 20 feet..'. Hj There are nice dabs of gold and silver intha %| quartz. Tho lode is 2ft. 6in. thick. life ,?J intended to put a parcel of two tons, through ; the battery on Monday if weather and other circumstances permit. Diamond Gully.—-The manager ii drfr- M ing through a kindly class of sandstone, in 9 which a little gold can be seen. Eureka.—First-class crushing dirt Is m coming to hand from the riio gaiugupto m connect the two levels, and also from tha % winze going down from the; surface to eon- m nect with tho county tramway. Inverness.—A low level ia being driven | to cut the reef about 70ft. lower than the '"■s block hitherto worked. The contractor has ?} six weeks to finish the hopper. _, | F. Claim.—Golds-worthy has driven a :■£ low level, which has cut the reef 100 ft below; ,| tho spot from where the ton of stuff *ft»||| taken. He has got some very nice gold. Star Clam is reported to have wit a :| nice leader, six inches wide showing good ;J gold. A low level is being started. '.' •" A slaughterhouse iB being erected at ■'& Waiorongomai.

Sworn Testimony.

From ono of tie loading Wholesale Houses In ' Pitt-streot. "Mullens-street, Balmain, Sydney, August 3., -\.•. 1883.— To tho Publishers "Sydney Morning ':' Horald."—Doar Sirs,—l fcol it incumbent on my ffl part to inform you of the great benefit I have :;| received from tho use of Si Jacobs Oil. Some ffl tliroo yoars ago 1 injured my left leg and knee to j: || .that extent I thought I had become a permanent tM Wrlpplo. My knee-cap was twice its naturals™, gl| andmy leg was so contracted andahortenedtnat I could not walk without considerable Vfwim' and inconvenience. During thatthne I had tried - - remedies, innumerable, but without receivuis tho slightest benefit until I gave St. Jacobs Oil a m trial, and, much to my delight and astonun- m ment, I began to got better, and.bofore tho con tents of tho hottlo wore half used, both my MB and kneo assumed their normal condition, ana tmlt to-day lam cn.tiroly free from pain, and can -M walk as woll as evor I did in my lflo. I heartily l if recommend St. Jacobs Oil to any one BUffiM* if from pain, and feel satisfied it has no eo.ual lO£ the euro of chronlo and contracted lunoi,--/ remain, dear Sirs, yours faithfully, C t > > '-ii Cohen," HE ADVISES HIS PERSONAL FBIKNDS; , "Glen View, Darlinghurst, August 17» 1883,-Messrs Publisliora'Sydney MftC-Bjaj Sirs,—ltgivea me great pleasure tow inwra -i, most unqualified mannorthftt Ih»T6 found ofc ia Jacobs QU tho best preparation for Rheum*!; ism. Gout, and other pains, that I h*ro used «r ! ,f known. A memborof my family was 'siuronßg. m from a sovero attack of rheumatic gout ootnia tho haudaand feet. The pain wa« most exenh- -'-i dating, I suggested her using St. JacOMi:^ Oil, and am pleased to say tho result was o£» ~.. most satisfactory character. After one or wo m applications the pain ontlrely left, and up to we • ■■ present havo had no return of thotroublo. J • look on St. Jaeobß Oil as a universal panaceaioj. ,*j| all kinds of aches and paina. I have adyura many of my personal mends to give it » W*j,: m and have heard from them that nothing tnw:;« had ever used did them so much good. It >*i without doubt,tho only Household Remedy oi w modern timos, and I shall always keop a ms» S within reach.—l remain, dear Sirs, yours falttt- -: fully, J. R. liRitwETT." Noto.-Mr Drewett, w ,y.| the well>knowntown buyer for Messrs S. aOaf ■■-: nung and Company, PittrStreet, ono of tno , largest and prominent firms in all Australia, i

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THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1883



Special Advertisements. j VINTS WHISKY. SCIENTIFIC B ACT. j ~ ! Naw Whisky ia maddening and poisonous, no, matter how blended, coloured, or I i agreeably flavoured. VINT & SONS, Belfast, Ireland (established 38! yea»), at present hold immense stock of their . OM> WBUrMATOBBD WHIBKt, I and can ensure to the trade—through their j Agents—a really i PWEE. OLD, UNADULTERATED, ANDj WHOLESOME SPIRIT, the quality having! been pronounced equal to OLD FRENCH BftANDY. - 1 In bnlk and case, to be had from 1 A. HEATHER, Aoent. Head Colonial Office j Melbourne, '- ! - — r;- —:-■;■!;;,",;•• ——. :.a..ji npHOKNTON, BmTH, AKD SliiTfaj, . ' HAVE FOR SALE:- *, "Crown" Flour, in sacks, 100's and 50'a i "Champion" do*. do. do. „ *,t j "Cantab" 'do. do. do. J .: , . oharpi , . ~ - . : ■■ . ■■•. ..Bran ..-■.,-. . . • . . i i _.y- WTiaftt . .' "■ ■ . i



Special Advertisements. Remarkably cheap lines IN DRESS MATERIALS, &C, CLOTHING, &c, AT WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN'S. _, ( 500 Yards Plain Cold Lustres, «d, sid,6Jd a-• 800 Yards Fancy Dress Goods, Jjd,».", 7ii <*£ 2000 Yards do. 9d, 10} d, Is * 2 Fancy Silk Mixed Checks. Is yard 16 30 Fancy Print Shirts, 2s 9d half price Zt, 50 Pairs Not Curtains from 2s 9d pair 5-gJ 267 whlteandUnblcachodLinenDaniasks S f I Table Covers, all sizes, from Is 6d each A SWOTS P i2tSlS° jackotßl from 17a M> 600 HecesNow Printsjrom 3Jd, New Plain and GoodaAslortaiont BNow Caslimeres and Nuns' Whul^nTGreyCaltcoeß, Wholesale Price by BoyK YoutS Tweed Su«s, 12s Od. great Boytfmd Youths' Mole Trousers, from; Is3d Mon's Tweed Trousers from 5s Gd, 6s 6d, /s M, Men's^oys'.and Youths' Straw Hate in great JoVLoio'f 7 Carpets, to be cleared out Cheap, to make room; Felt Carpet, 4iin. wide, Is 6}d yard- Tapestry Carpet, 2s Id ; Brussels, 3a 6d ■ liidderminster, & lid; Splendid Assort ment Floorcloths, from Is 2d yard. Five per cent Discount on Cash Purchases over 208. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE. 1 "DETIRING FROM BUSINESS! SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! John Ijhck. retiring from business. his well-assorted stock SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. PREMISES LET. SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! STOCK MUST BE CLEARED. ALL ACCOUNTS not paid before 3lst OCTOBER will bo handed to his Soltoi tor for recovery. ONE MONTH! AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. '. m —— Mil ne & Choyoe Aro now Bhowlng a Splendid Assortment of Spuing Dress Maiimrialh in all tho nuwest makos and colourings. SILKS AND SATINS mNCY DRESS MATERIALS CASHMERES MERINOS NUNS' VEILING BEGES SELF CHECKS FANCY CHECKS BURANO LACE CLOAKS TURKISH TWILLINGS SATEENS-PLAIN & PRINTED CAMBRICS Do. ZEPHYR GINGHAMS INDIAN LAWNS OALATEAS, A Largo Variety of White and Coloured Wash' iiiK Materials. FIVE % DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT CASH, tunnim Jackson now has Charge of the Dressmaking Department. 244 & 246, QUEEN-STREET. ; © PEC IA L VOII CB. j W. H. FENTONS I GREAT SUMMER GREAT SUMMEB ; SHOWI! SHOW!! | , Consisting of Noyelties in j | ' GENTS' HELMETS, ' STRAW, TUSCAN, PANAMA, FELT, ANI OTHER HATS, s SPECALHTES IN GENTS' DUST COATS SCARFS, BOWS, SHIRTS, PYGAMAS, . HOSIERY AND MERCERY OF EVERT! DESCRIPTION, At HIS ESTABLISHMENT, 78, QUEEN-STREET. HATS and CAPS ot Every Description made to order on the premises at the shortcsl notice. ~—~~^- " ~ •• ■ - Inspection Invited.' ' 158 & 160 PLEASE CALL ■ Qncen-sl 158 & 100 PLEASE CALL Queen-al 158 & 160 PLEASE CALL Queen-sl 158 & 160 Queen-fit ISB & 100 AND INSPECT Queen-st 1 158 & ltt) AND INSPECT Quoen-el 158 & 160 AND INSPECT Uueon-st 158 & 160 Qucen-st t 168 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY C;ueen-Bt 158 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY Queen-st 188 & 160 GRAND DISPLAY Oueen-frt i 158 & 160 ' NEW GOODS Queen-st •t 158 & 160 NEW GOODS Ciueen-st 168 & 160 NEW GOODS Queen-fit i- 158 & 160 Queen-st i 158 & 160 JUST OPENED. Quoen-st J,! 158 & 160 JUST OPENED. Ciueon-st 155 & 160 JUST OPENED. <!ueen-st 158 & 160 . Queon-ft ■ 158 & 160 Ciueen-st 158 & 160 Queen-st 1 168 & 160 64 CASES Queen-st , 68 & 160 fS CASES Quoon-st ' 15S & 160 64 CASES Queen-at 158 & 160 Queen-st 158 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Quoen-st 168 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Queon-st 158 & 160 NEW CLOTHING Quoen-Bt 158 & 160 Queen-8t 158 & 160 HATS & HOSIERY. Queen-st 158 & 160 HATS & HOSIERY. Queen-st f 168 & 160 HATS & HOSIERY. Quoen-st ,1 158 & 160 Queen-st n 158 & 160 Queen-st i 158 & 160 Queen-Bt £ 15S & 160 ■ Queon-st 158 & 160 Queen-st ; 158 & 160 THE NEW ZEALAND Queen-st it 158 & 160 Queon-st ! 158 & 160 CLOTHING FACTORY, Suoen-st c-: 158 & 160 Queen-st o! 158 & 160 QnEEN-BTREET, Quoen-«t .o1 158 & 160 Queen-st ; 16S & 160 Auckland. Queen-st T, 158 ft 160 Quoen-Bt i 158& 160 Uuoon-Bt „: 188 & 160 J. FITZBIMONS. Queon-Bt ? 158 & 160 Queen-Bt ; 158 & 16C Branch Manager. Qnoon-ut -, Continuation of cheap j DRAPERY & CLOTHING SALE. H. ATKINS X'J Begs to thank his'numerous Patrons for tho wonderful success of his CHEAP DRAPERY AND CLOTHING SALE, i And also to announce that he has succeeded in ■; ! A securing from the New Purchasers a..,. ■ 01 •'- - Lease of hls'iiroeent premises, ■•1 H. ATKINS 8i Begs also to say that as the j : WHOLE STOCK ~/> Has been ■.• • - v RE-MARKED, jIN RBDy Jl H« will continue his Sale for a Few Weeks f; • Longer, and the Whole Stock \ wiU stiU be offered . .-.,.■ ' ■ AT HEAVY REDUCTIONS ' ■ ■ ■'■ Off the usual price. " ALL' NfiW GOODS^ WILL bM SOLD' J .;; For a short time at about ,• . T j. WHOLESALE . PRICE. , 1; JOB STOCKS IN DRESS MATERIALS, OR v •< JOB STOCK OF ANY DESCRIPTION. TJ '"' ■"■'■ / AT ANY PRICE. '; ' \ CHEAP UNES ARE. CONSTANTLY BEING '- ■!• 'BOUGHT, AND ARE ALL MARKED ■ jj AT.VERXJLOWPRIGBB. H. ATKINS, - fc ;,"' DRAPER, CLOTHIKR, to, ■ \ '



Persona?; T3ARREL HOTEL, PARNELL. F. TOMLINSOK, Sous Propbirtor. N.B.—Always glad to see old and now frionds. Special Advertisements. JCOSGRAVB • COBGRAVK Begs to announco that he has RETUUNKD FROM SYDNEY AND MEL wrrn a COMPLETE STOCK OF NEW G00I)3, COMPLETE STOCK OF NEW GOODS, Purchased undcrmoßtfavourabloolrcumstancos, consisting of— DRAPERY, MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING. Which will bo oponod In hl« NEW PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREET. Opposite Mcsars McArthur & Co.'s Warehouse IN A FEW DAYS. J. COSGRAVE & CO. direct particular at; tention to thoir importation of Men's and Boys Clothing, which Is composed of Grkloso Tweeds. MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING, Under first-class oxperiencod hands, will bo carried on. J. COSGRAVE AND CO., Queen-street, Opposlto Meeers MoArthur's Warehouse. J^LsK YOUR GROCER FOR HOFFMAN k SCHMIDT'S Washing and bleaching powder. Take only tho KILO PACKETS. Weighing Ulb each. Price: Od. thb best and cheapest washing POWDER KNOWN. IMPROVES COLOURS IN consequence of the continual demand for inexpensive but at tho samo timo reli able Artificial Teeth, Mr Cross*, Dentist, of Queen-street, adopts this means of Informing his patients that in future ho will supply tho best class of Artificial Tooth, on vulcanite boeo, with superior workmanship, at IPs 6d por tooth. This Is the cheapest and most satisfactory de scription of Artificial Tooth obtainable In tho Colony, and for which patients frequently pay a guinea a tooth. Celluloid, though not rocom mendod, will bo supplied at the samo price Teeth will only be extracted at half-price, viz., 2s 6d. only between the hours of 9 to 10 a.m. and i to 5 p.m. T3ROWN PAPER. BROWN PAPER. JUST ARRIVED, A large-consignment of BROWN PAPER, In the following useful eizei :— 31 x 46 r BROWN PAPER 30 x 18 BROWN PAPER 10x50 BROWN PAPER 10x60 Made at tho Woodlaugh Mills, Duncdin. Bqual to the best English make. Splendid value. ... i (Samples and Pricos on application to : ' COLLINS BROS. & CO., ■'-.'• COLLINS BROS. & CO., Paper Merchants, 89, Quecn-streot. Lord Btbon'b Inspiration.—lt Is related of tho poet, that when his Muse was enary of hor divine afflatus, he would indulge In liberal pota tions of gin. Some of his finest nights of imagination wero plumed, as It wore, from out of tneso beakers of the ordinary Geneva (Gin). Had Udolfbo.Wols'e'b Sphibdam Abomatio Schnapps existed in hlslday.the splendour of 'Childe Harold," tho ''Corsair," "Sara," and other productions might haye beon still moro Intensified.



Tho New Zealand and Intercolonial News and Advertising Agency takes advertisomonts for ovory paper In Now Zealand.—W. S. Pul (ord. Manager. Coombcs'a Chambers, Quoeu- Btroot,—[Advt.] Best and cjwapest placo to furnish your housofroni ia Garlick and Cran wells.City Hall Aroadc. Some beautiful orotonnos and oarpots just opened up. Bedroom furnituro ready for mmccWe doh vcry.-[Ai>VT.] Grand display of choice Meat, show oattle from Giabovno. Boiling boef and mutton at "d, sausago 3d| lamb from ?s 6d por quartor; poultry, sucking pips, cooked ham, boef, ox tongues, &c—G. Hulme, Butcher, Qucen-stroet. Vivat Rcgina. One Shilling Tickets. People desirous of obtaining tickets In my Art Union should do so at ouoo, as it is rapidly filling up. Drawing early noxt month.—Francis J. Shortt, UO, Queen-street. Messrs J. A. Tolk and C. W, Cave (late of Travers and Cave, Wellington) have ootered Into partnership.as Barristors and Solicitors and w ii carry on business at thplr offices, next Bank of Now Zealand, Queen-street, Auck lsld.-(ADVT.I



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