SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

_. a watfr /This Evening, 3.5 HIGH WATER < To . morro , v n orn i n g, 3.38 SUNSET.—This Evening, 5.57 SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, 5.45 MOON'S AGE.-Last Quarter, --th, 5.33 p.m.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA,

ARRIVALS.

Argyle, s.s., Norris, from Mercury Bay

DEPARTURES.

Macgrcgor, s.s., Johnson, for Whangarei Matautu, brigantine, Schmidt, for Samoa Golden Isle, schooner, Carmicliac", for Tairua

Vessels Expected.

LONDON.—Laiara, barque, K.L.H.D., Jimc 18; Astorion, barque, June IG; Herni one, ship, W.T.R.D., July 13; Otaki, ship, P.G.W.Q., August 2; Ganymede, barque, July 2o; Triumph, to sail September; AntarCs, Piako, and Candidate, loading.

Glascow. — Embleton, barque, W.M.J.R., June 2 (via Dunedin); Helen Denny, H.M.T.D., July 5; Akaroa, July 25.

New York.—lrene, brigantine, July 17 Amazon, barquo, loading.

BOSTON.-Clara McGillivray, barque, June 2.

Southern Ports.-Jano Anderson, from Dunedin; Island Lily, brigantine, from Timaru ; Annabel!, brig, from Lyttelton.

NawcASTLE—Brigantlne Nightingale, barque Maria Virginia, brig Albert the Good.

IMPORTS.

' Par Sarah Pile from Timaru-1,032 sacks potatoes.

Ex Sarah Pile, from Oamaru—l2o sacks pota toes.—Adam Lajboum aad Co.

EXPORTS.

Per Golden Isle (to bo loaded at Tairua) ---75,900 feat timber.

Inwards Coastwise.—Doveron, from Wha ngamata. witlC—Oisacks gum; Lake St. Clair, from Waimcra, with 18,000 feet timber; Lake superior, from Omaha, with 51 tens firewood and 700 posts; Whangarei, from Whangarei. with 55 tons coal; Janot, from Whangarei, with 800 bnshels lime.

Outwards Coastwise, — Fanny Kelly, for Mongonul, Lake Su Clair, for Manaia; Lake Superior, for Pakiri; Waiwcra, for V— langarci; Janet, for Whangarei.

The schooner Golden Isle left for Tairua last evening to load timber for Suva.

The barque India has been docked for a general overhaul.

The barque Gazelle has been moved from the westward of Queen-street Wharf to an anchorage off Orakei Bay.

Tho brigantine Magellan Cloud lias entered outwards at tho Customs for Suva via Tairua.

Tho brigantine Defiance cleared at the Customs to-day for Whangarei in ballast. She loads coal there for Kaipara, and from Kaipara proceeds with Limber to Dunedin.

Tho brig Annabell left Lyttelton for Auck land on the 20th inst., with 1,2.0 sacks oats, 2,i9.i sacks potatoes, 15-1 sacks wheat, 309 cheeses, 110 saoks flour, U cases bacon. The Doric passengers who wero Quarantined at Motu Ihi because of an outbreak of measles were released to-day. Particulars appear else whore.

The ship Loch Tyne, which left Lyttelton for LOMon on May Hth, has not yet arrived at her destination, and fears are entertained for her safety.

Thos...Argylonnived from Mercury Bayat".3o a._. to-day with the following passengers :— Mesdames Reid, Sutherland, and Coram, Mossrs Cummins, Darby, Farrant, Whito, -i?;? 0,? 1 - SPckn-ian. J. W. Blencastlo, Phillips, Witt, P. Bryant, and Dufue.

The following is the latest Information re ceived respecting the movements of New Zealand Shipping Company sailing vessels cx- Jected at this port :—Asterion, left Gravesend uno 101 Otaki. left Gravesend July 3: Gannv mode, left Gravesend July 25; Piako, left Gravesend August 21; Tarakina (late City of i"crth) and Opawa, at present loading in the London docks.

ARRIVALS.

Douglas, s.s., McArthur, from Waitara Hannah Mokau, s.s„ Dale, from Waitara Lalla Rookh, s.s., Bailey, from Waitara

DEPARTURES.

Rowona, s,s„ Scott, for Hokianga Saxon, schooner, McClymont, for Hokianga

Tho schooner Saxonl for Hokianga, gotout this morning.

The as. Lalla Rookh arrived with 9 packages butter, 121 sheep, 20 head cattle, from Waitara yestcday afternoon, and was to return thither this afternoon.

The s.s. Rowena left at 1.30 p.m, yestcrdav, with several passongers and about 2. tons of sundries for Hokianga,

Tho steamers Douglas and Hannah Mokau arrived from Waitara this morning. The former brought 26 head cattle, 28 sheep, and two pas sengora-Miss Whiting and Mr Forbes. The latter had 18 head cattlo, 120 sheep, and 9 kegs butter.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Heads, this day.

Loaded: Wave, brig. Loading: Lavvcnnes, ong.

Te KorußU, this day. Loading: Stanley, brig; Mar—ion, Mary King, Maude, Grasau, and Spray, schooners.

Aratapu, this day. Walmata (schooner) and Syron (brig) are Iving m A—Toa Creek.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

New Plymouth, this day. Arrived: Rotorua, from the North, 0.30 a.m.

Whangarei, this day. Arrived: Maogregor, from Auckland, 0 a.m.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Offlce, Wednesday. jVlessr3 B. Tonks and Co. held a salo of new England organs at thoir auction rooms to-day; '0 of tho 11 were sold at prices ranging from £15 to £28. Onions, 3jd. The sole was woll at tended.

'Mr It. C. Greonwood offered a number of allotments and working men's cottages, but only three allotments situato in the "town of Oxford, Waikato, were sold, realising £31 10s. The others axe open for private treatment of the auctioneer. Cantwell's Farm, near the Wai takerei Waterfalls, 111 acres, with dwelling house and out-buildings, sold for £110. The southern portion, 21 acres, brought £. 1 per acre. There was a large attendance.

An Opes Winter.—So far the prophets have spoken from within tho robes of true inspiration. They prognosticated a mild winter, aud up to January, iSS2, the season has been phenomenal. The fall of snow, comparatively, infinitesimal. This atmospheric condition argues sickness, unless the system is bolstered by such adjuncts as Udolciio Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under:— This Day. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Waiiiora, at 1 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 27th inst, | For Waitara, etc., per Douglas, at G a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 0.30 a.m. For Waiwcra, To Kapo, Craigieburn, Wark worth, etc.. per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. V.ii- Wcstport, per Omapere, tit 11 a.m. For Rarotonga, per Atlantic at 3 p.m. For Tairua, per Magellan Cloud, at 3 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohlnemutu, and Opotiki, per Glenelg, at l pan. Friday, 2Sth inst, Per s.s. Waiiiora as follows:-- For India, China. Japan, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent cf Europe, at 0 a.m. For Gisborne, Napier, Southern Ports, Aus tralian Colonies, and United Kingdom (via Suez and Brindisi, and via Naples, for letters, etc., specially so prepaid and ad dressed), at 11 a.m. Money Orders, for Southern Ports and Aus tralian Colonies only, at 10 a.m. For regis tered loiters and newspapers at 10 a.m. Late letters till 11.20 a.m. For Wulhekc, C'owes, and Coromandel, por Coromandel, at 1.30 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipit, Whan garei, Kamo, Tangihua, and Mangapai. per Macgregor, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oth October. Per s.s. City of Sydney as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America. Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, nt 1 p.m. For United kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to the postage, will be received by tho Mail Agent on board tho steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will bo due in London on Monday, 19th November. The s.s. Stella will leave the Bluff for Dusky and Mllford Sounds, Martin's Bay, Jackson's and Bruce Bays, and Pareuga River, on Wednes day, 3rd prox. N.B.—On and after Ist October next, money orders will bo issued payable in the Dominion of Canada.

S. 15. UIS.S, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-ofllco, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

SEPTEMBER 20, 18S3.

Abbott's Opera House — Illbcrnicon Coined, Company, 8 p.m.

V.M.C.A. Rooms—Annual meeting of West End Criokct Club, 7.15 p.m.

Market Square—Woodyear's Elect rio Circus, 8 p.m.

United Servico Hotel — United Crickot Club, 8 p.m.

Annual meeting oi

Masonic Hall—United Service Lodge, 7.30 p.m Epsom Hall—Gospel Addresses, 7 p.m. Aloxandra-street Chapel—Ml' Barry's Elocu tion Class, 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

HOWE.—On 23rd September. Shelly* Beach Road. Ponsonby, the wife of Mr 0. ItOwo, 11.M.5. Customs, of a son. TOLE.-On September 1\ the wife of J, A. Tole, Esq., M.H.R., of a daughter. WARIIRICIv.-On September 17th, at Devon port, North Shore, tho wife of A If. Wnrbrick of a son.

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1883.

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

Tiik pretty little Cabinet trick having been performed to the entire satisfaction of Major Atkinson and his confreres, and amid the plaudits of their admirers, the astute Oliver and tho sedate Dick havo left Wellington to seek repose and consolation in the bosom of their families. Major Atkinson is preparing for his trip with Mr Whitaker to the Intercolonial Conference at Sydney, and all goes merrily, save with the unhappy Auckland members who had been duped into the belief that Auckland interests would receive fair play at tho hands of tho Ministry. Mi Johnstone has probably no intention of leaving Now Zealand in the beginning of summer for the purpose of enjoying the pleasures of an English winter, and he will no doubt hold otfico until April or May next year, especially as Sir F. Dillon Bell's guaranteed tenancy of the Agent- Generalship does not expire for some twelve months yet. Mr Johnstone's portfolio will then fall vacant at an oppor tune time, jusjt prior to the session, to be dangled, like a carrot before a team of ro fractory asses, under tho noses of the Auck land members, Mr Wright and other mem bers of the House who nave been so often cgregiously gulled by the same simple but ever effective device. One can see tho programme as plainly as if its familiar out lines had beon officially gazetted, and it is ono that fills tho mind with mournful re flections on the decadence of that political vitality which, during tho greater part of the history of New Zealand, has given Auckland a very potent, if not a controlling voice in tho management of public affairs. If we except the eleven months during which the short-lived Weld Ministry hold office, no Premier since the establishment, of Responsible Government in 1854 has dared* to treat Auckland with so much contempt. In ten out of the twenty Ministerial com binations that have existed in New Zea land, Auckland ha 3 held two seats ; in two of them threo seats; in seven one seat. The Weld Cabinet prepared itself for tho removal of the seat of Government and tho dismissal of the Imperial troops by excluding Auckland from tho list of Ministors, a precedent significant in the highest degree of the designs of Major Atkinson and his colleagues when they filled Mr Whitaker's seat with such singular alacrity. History repeats itself, and unless our members are blinded by somo mysterious glamour, they will not forget the lessons of ISC4-5, when Mr Weld succeeded, during the brief period of eleven months, in striking a. blow at tho prosperity of Auckland wliich plunged the people into an era of extremo commer cial depression, the last vestiges of which have only passed away com pletely within the last few years. As the exclusion of Auckland from the Cabinet nineteen years ago was signalised by the loss of the seat of Government, so her ex clusion now will, unless the people and their representatives look well to it, mean the closing of her lands and the carry ing of the North Island trunk railway along a route which will ensure her isolation for the next decade. Mr Whitaker's presence in tho Cabinet was the only guarantee of even the semblance of honesty in the pass ing of the North Island Trunk Railway Bill —that assurance exists no longer. The dis position of Mr Brycc *id Mr Johnstone (Minister of Public Works) to forco the line along a route which will give Wellington a third trunk line *'i notorious, and tho action which has shut out Auckland in fluence is too marked to bo the offspring of an accident. It would be sheer idiotcy to shut our eyes to its deep significance. Tho excuse by which the Hon. John Hall justified his calling of Mr Whitaker to the Upper House to represent Auckland will not servo this time, for there are among the Auckland supporters of the Government men with tenfold the ability, address, and influence inside and outside the House that was ever wielded by tho convenient'," Mr Oliver ; and in summoning Mr Connolly to tho Cabinet Major Atkinson has shown that the short ness of parliamentary experience is not an insuperable bar to political advancement. The step is not one of accident but of design, and we may readily discover in Southern jealousy of Auckland's extra ordinary growth and prosperity the elements which have combined to tempt the Cabinet into this bold act of intrigue and defiance. It is the business of the electors now to determine what defensivo measures remain at their disposal. Before agreeing to give tho only Auckland seat to Mr Oliver, the Cabinet must have calculated upon cajoling the Auckland mombcrs into silence or ac quiescence; will they be equally successful with the constituencies ? The country dis tricts will look to the towns to lead off' in measures which the gravity of the situation renders imperative, and upon the three city and suburban constituencies held by Mini-'teria'i its—City North, Newton, and Waitomata—rests the onus of taking tho initiative, by calling upon their members for an explanation and a distinct declaration of their futuro intentions, No service which those gentlemen havo rendorcd in the past —and wo are ready to admit that thoy arc among tho most diligont nnd capable of the Auckland phalanx—will atono for a support

given to the Atkinson Ministry ns it is now constituted ; and unless tho electors ai'e willing to concur in tho political emascula tion provided for them by Major Atkinson, they must exact from their representatives a stringent pledge that they will do their ut most to oils, tho Ministry. If theso gen tlemen take no steps to put themselves right with their constituents, then tho electors should proceed vigorously with the promotion of requisitions demanding their immediate resignation, or tako the alternative a year hence of expatriation from public life. The constituencies of Messrs Hobbs, Hamlin, Mitehelson, F. A. W-itaker, Whyte, nnd Morris have a similar duty to perform. The precedent which Major Atkinson has attempted to establish is too full of danger to the interests of tho North for more personal considerations to weigh one iota with the people, and however distaste ful on other grounds it may be to take action against men who are more the victims of Ministerial trickery and bud faith than its abettors, there is no other way by which the constituencies call exer cise their power over the Government.

Mr J. M. Dargaville, M.H.R., is now in town, and intends addressing the electors of City West as soon as tho necessary arrangements have been made.

Mr Justice Williams, at Dunedin on the 12th inst.,admittcdMessrsH.T.W.Halliwell and E. S. Joel as barristers and solicitors of the Supreme Court. The fornjer is tho son of Mr Hall-weli, schoolmaster, I'akuranga.

In consequence of a little disagreement between the choir of All Saints' and their organist, Major Pirie, who has held that position for the last two years, has resigned.

The Registrar of tho Supreme Court has appointed Mr Thomas Macll'arlnnc trustee in the estate of Benjamin Ellis, bootmaker, of Auckland, a quorum of creditors not having^ been obtained. The debtor's liabilities aro set down at £'28f_ 17s, and he has no assets,

The owner of the barque Gazelle, Mr J. C. Ellis, of Newcastle, has instructed Mr Speed, his Auckland solicitor, to tako steps to have the recent decision of the Supremo Court reversed in the Court of Appeal at its November sittings, and to retain Mr E, Hesketh, of Auckland, and Mr R. Stout, of Dunedin, for the owner.

Professional men and law clerks doing business at tho Supreme Court will bo in terested to learn tiiut they may now and henceforth procure postage, receipt, and law court stamps from Mr Crick, the librarian, at the end of the western corridor. This ar rangement will prove a great convenience.

Captain Dillncr, of tho brig Fawn, which arrived at Sydney from New Zealand on Sept. 9th, reported a curious phenomenon, supposed to havo been a meteor, which was observed on the evening of '10th August, during a S.E. gale. The captain says that ho had just gone below when the man at the wheel cried out, " light on tho starboard bow." He camo on deck, and just ahead saw v bright light, very much like the electric light, hanging close to the water. It only lasted a short time, but afterwards the sky became red, and remained so for fully 10 minutes.

At tho ordinary meeting of Onehunga Borough Council, held on Monday evening, the three new Councillors mado tlic statutory declaration and took their seats. The Mayor presided. The proposed work in Arthur-street, and also formation of por tions of Sehvyn-sticet, Victoria-street, and Captain-street, was placed on the list of works for further consideration. Accounts to the amount of Cat) wero passed for payment, and thereafter the Town Clerk (Mr J. G. Hutchison) was appointed Borough Treasurer in room of Mr Steven' son, who had been elected a Councillor. The Council agreed to givo their patronage to an entertainment for tho benefit of Mr Curtice, instructor of tho Onehunga Brass Band. The other business was merely formal.

Tho lirst meeting of the creditors of J. and L. Moil', bush contractors, was to havo been held to-day, but it lapsed for want of a quorum. Tho debtor's liabilities are stated at £135 17s od, and thoir assets at nil.

The great pantoscopo of "Josh Pickers gill," which is illustrative of Mark Twain's

"Innocents Abroad," was opened last night in tho Theatre Royal, Christchurch, to a splendid house. In addition to the attrac tions of tho paintings, which took eighteen months to execute, tho lecture of the inimitable Josh elicited frequent applause from tho audience. A telegram from Christchurch to-day states that the local Press eulogises the entertainment as the best of the kind that has ever been seen there. There are also gifts distributed among the audience, which .add greatly to the popularity of tho "show."

A young man named George Lopine, cf Waketield-streot, fell over" the end of Queen-street Wharf yesterday afternoon. A ropo was thrown to him, when he made it fast round his waist, and was hauled safely on to tho wharf. He was in a very weak state, and was conveyed home in an oxpress. Shortly after ho called on Sergeant Clarke, of tho water-police, and stated that fie had lost, a largo sum of money. He explained that he was standing near the edge of the wharf with one hand in his pocket, which contained live sovereigns, four ono pound notes, and a half-crown, when he heard somebody call "George." He turned, and missing his footing fell overboard, and ho supposes that in taking his hand out of his pocket he also drew out tho money, which lie discovered was missing after having been recovered from the water.

The latest phaso of the city by-law craze is contained in the following notice, which has been served u(>on Mr Turner, an Upper Queen-street tradesman:—"Tako notico, you aro committing a breach of the city by law by sweeping tho footpath in front of tho premises occupied by you in Upper Queen-street, or in any way interfering with the said footpath; and unless tho same is discontinued after tho service of thir* notice, legal proceedings will be taken to enforce the said by-law. By order, Gko. Goldie." Mr Tumor's present intention, wo under stand, is to leavo the straw and rubbish which is gathered under his verandah by wayward winds to lio there, posting at tho same time in his window tho Council's warn ing notico, a silent commentary upon tho wisdom of our City Fathers. Unless the Council officials desire to mako themselves a laughing stock, thoy will use a little moro discretion in tho exercise of tho powers placed in their hands.

The I'aeroa correspondent of the Thames "Star " writes as follows regarding a recent ghastly discovery in that district:—Con stable Graham returned from Karangahako on Saturdny evening, bringing with him the bones of the human skeleton referred to in your issue of that date. Tho constable searched the spot vory carefully, but failed to find anything that would lead to tho identity of the skeleton, which, judging from tho bleached state of the bones, must havo been in the position in which it was found by Hie prospectors for a period of not less than fourteen years. Just about that time, notwithstanding the hostile attitude of the Ohincmuri natives, there were quite a number of adventurous diggers prospecting in this district for gold ; and it is within tho possibilities that lho skeleton in question is that of somo unfor tunate prospector, who, having lost his May, succumbed to that king of horrors, starva tion. The skeleton i.s not quite complete, tho small bones being nearly all missing, but the bones of tho arms and logs are thicker and longer than ordinary, .and the skull is very large ; being somewhat similar in shape to that of tho average aboriginal native ; so that, after all, tho remains may bo those of some dusky savage, who when out upon a pigeon-hunting or kaiui-gum seeking expedition, mot with the fate that my imagination has already pictured for the prospector,

A narrow escape from a serious accident occurred this afternoon in Wyndham-strect to a carter named Thomas James. He was employed in carting metal to Wyndham street, and about 2 o'clock ho mado his ap pearance with a laden dray, two little boys bing with him. Ho disployed undoubted signs of intoxication, but managed to tip his load into the thoroughfare all right. In attempting, however, to clamber up fcho near wheel to his seat again, his foot slipped, and he fell heavily to the ground, the back of his head especially coming into very severe contact with the rough metal. He was half-stunned by the force of the im pact, and had to be assisted into his vehicle. Several people advised him to get someone else to tako charge, but ho disdained their advice, and set out for Queen-street, It was so manifest, however, that he was unlit to drive with any assurance of safety, th.* t Inspector Goldie stopped tho dray at tho National Bank corner, and looked anxiously up iind down the street for a policeman, in order to give the man in charge. Tho familiar saying, however, concerning Bobert received afresh exemplification in thiscasofor a delay of somo seven minutes intervened while messengers were scouring the streets for him. At length the majesty of tho law appeared- upon the scone, the bibulous carter went away into " durance vile," a man was placed in charge of tho dray, tho crowd dispersed, and matters assumed their normal aspect.

The annual meeting of the' Alpha Cricket Club Was hold hist evening, Mr E, 801 l pre siding. Tho report showed 22 matches played, S won, 4 lost, and 10 drawn. Mr C. Abel takes the batting trophy, with an average of 17.4 for 18 innings, Mr F. -oodaci'o takes tho bowling trophy, average 0.2 for 47 wickets. Mr McDermott'. aver age was 2, but as he did not bowl in the re quisitenumbcrof matches he cannot tako tho trophy. Mr 11. Donctakes thesecond eleven batting trophy (a hat), average llj: for 12 innings, The hon. members number 20, working members 10. Tho first match will be played on November 3. Mr F. M. Hay was elected Captain, and Ml'M. McDermott Secretary.

To the Editor : Sir,—Will you kindly acknowledge through your columns the re ceipt, with thanks, of .1 Is from Messrs Ingram & Co. for the tool fund for the workmen at the Union Sash and Door Com pany.—W. F.UBU-.UI, for the Committee.

Mr A. Firth has taken a dozen excellent views from different points of the Albert Park, which will no doubt have a consider able sale;

The first of tho series of quadrille parties at Mr Wake's uew Eden Hall was well patronised last evening; about thirty couples were in attendance, Mr Wm. Bayers acting as MiC. Between the dances, songs and musical pieces were given by friends. The young people enjoyed the active amusement during tin. hours from 8 to 11, the time prescribed by the Committee of Manage ment in accordance with the expressed wish of the proprietor.

To the Editor : Sir,- I would like to mako several corrections in reference to a paragraph in your last evening's issue refer ring to a gas engine hoist whioh I havo erected on Russell's buildings. The gas engine and hoist was supplied to my order by the Auckland Ciis Company, and is the first used for building purposes in New Zealand. Then, instead of -ISO bricks per hour we cau lift 3,8-10, which is a great difference. By the insertion of the above you will oblige yours, Jas. J. Holland.

The special entertainment for children will bo given in the Remuera Hall, com mencing at 7.H0 p.m., on Wednesday, October the 10th, it having been unavoid ably postponed till that date. As we hear that "Little Red Riding Hood," a magic l.tntorn, and nursery rhymes form the pro gramme now in rehearsal, wo expect the little ones will have an amusing and merry evening.

To the Editor : Sir,—You say that Mr Bradlaugh never voted in tho House of Commons. Was ho not fined heavily by Court of Law for illegally voting therein? I again assert that he voted for the expul sion of the Irish members, and when he (Bradlaugh) was expelled they jeeringly re minded of it.—l am, etc., Sunsc-il—E, '[We cannot deal with vague assertions of this kind ; but shall be glad if our correspondent will supply tho date of Mr Bradlaugh's alleged voting for the expulsion of tho Irish members.—Ed. E.S.]

Mr R. Arthur will offer forsale to-morrow, at his Queen-street mart, by order of the trustees in the estate of the late Mr 11. Rinvlings, tho splendid volcanic estate known as " Rawlingston," on Prospect Rise, foot of Mount Eden. The land is favour ably situated, with extensive views of sur rounding scenes, suburbs, hills, and water. It is also plentifully stocked with healthy fruit-trees, and subdivided into nine eligible volcanic allotments. The immodiato sale of the property is for the benefit of the several institutions, tho Rawlings Scholar ship, tec, which deceased was desirous of benefitting under his will.

A capital Ethiopian entertainment in aid of the funds of the Ponsonby Rowing Club was given last evening in the Ponsonby Hall, before a large audience, by whom it Mas highly enjoyed. The lirst part consisted of some really clever "chair business " on the part of the Waitcmata Minstrels, Mr D. Ellis acting as interlocutor, and Messrs Charles and Philip Hannken as "bones" and " tambo " respectively. There were a good many very effective local hits and allusions, the puns upon the names of local chemists and medicos " telling " to especial advantage, In this department of tho

" \>\/.. " the Hannkcns wore aufait, and tin "funnvisms" were equally good of theii kind. 'Of the vocal selections, Mr T. Lan der's "Golden Stair," Mr D. Ellis's "Mj Heart's Best hovo," aud Mr F. Hunter..

" A Mother's Tender Love," were particu larly well rendered, whilo Mr E. O'Hare scored a decided "hit" in his Irish character song and jig, "McCarty's Maro.", MrC, ltannkcn also gave the comic song, " Old -Man's Darling," in a manner to disturb tho lines of gravity upon the face even of an anchorite. The tableau, entitled " Around the World," by tho Company, in troducing the national songs of America, Ireland. Germany, Franco, and England, proved highly acceptable ; the stop-dancing of the Mettani Bros, was excellent ; and the comic sketch by these brothers and E. O'Haro brought an amusing performance to .'• very laughable finish.

To the Editor : Sir,—l Mould suggest through your columns that the Domain Board sell the houses lately occupied by birds and animals in their gardens. At present they are unsightly masses of rotting timber, and, while at present they would bring a few pounds for tho wiro netting on them, very shortly will bo quite valueless. The garden would still be a favourite resort for visitors if well looked after, but it i« entirely neglected.-—I am, ftc, A.B.C,

t The annual meeting of tho Auckland , Cricket Club was held Inst evening, Mr i Kobinson presiding. Tho report submitted Iby Mi* W. V. Bindon shows that in the Club matches Mr O'Brien heads tbo list of batting averages with 28 runs for 7 innings, onco not out, and 107 runs. Mr Barton is next with 24 for 0 innings, and thon follow r Mr Dowes, ii.S ;Mr Leader, 10.}); and Mr 1 Coxon, Ift. In tho bowling, Mr Robinson's j analysis reads very well—3o wickets for 1 13 runs, ofj overs, 21 maidens—average, 3.7; f also Mr Bealo's, 41 wickots, 284 runs, 21 maidens, H7 overs—average, 0.0. Mr O'Brien and Mr Kobinson thus tako the bat ' and ball presented by .Mr Osmond nnd Mr ', Dewos respectively for tiio best batting average and'best bowling analysis for tho season and Club matchos. Tho Committeo also put a second eleven in.the field during tho whole season. This eleven was materially weakened in the beginning of the season, as the first eleven was obliged ;to recruit its ranks from it during tho ' absence of tbo representative team. This eleven played 14 matches, won 3, lost 3, tied 1, and drew 7. Of tho drawn games, G wero very much in favour of tho Club. Mr H. Hall takes tho bat with an average of 12 '< for eleven innings, and 120 runs, onco not i out, and 00 most in an innings. Mr Webster takes the ball with an analysis of 8.8, 1 having taken 20 wickots for 240 runs, 3S 1 maidens, 123 overs. The following new members were elected : —Messrs D'Arcy, 1 Gardner, Byng, Simpson, Martin, and Hall. Mr Bindon was re-elected Secretary of tho first eleven, and Mr Buttle of the second. Committeo: Messrs Kobinson, Bealo, Barton, Coxon, Dewos, Osmond, and Blair. Mr Osmond offered a silver modal to tho batsman who shall make the greatest number of runs next season. Mr Bindon offered a silver medal or bat, according to taste, to tho batsman in the second eleven who shall have the best average, and Mr Kobinson offered a medal to the player who makes the most catches during the season. To the Editor : Sir,—l find lho following in your leader of the 7th inst. :—"lt is noticeable that this action on bis part (Mr Dargavillc's) appears to have quito alienated from him the sympathy of tho Opposition, for, with two exceptions, the party retired from tho House rathor than vote for the non-approval of the Committee's report." That is altogether incorrect. The, mem bers of the Opposition withdrew in a body at my request, in order to emphasise a protest against the unfair action of tho flovci'iiment, who insisted that the vote ujion tho question must bo hold to be a party vote, and who also insisted upon the strict observance of pairs, whereby sonle twenty members who wcro absent and know little or nothing of the report, and who never saw the cvidcuce on which it purported to bo founded, were made to pair for its adoption. The two Opposition members, Mossrs Barron and White re mained in the House solely for the purpose of satisfying tho rule requiring two to be present to record the division. I feci , gratified to bo able to add that through out the contest nearly the whole ; of the Opposition members expressed to mo * their warm approval of my action. I feel sure the sense of fair play, for which ' you were heretofore esteemed, will induce you to publish this correction in your widely-circulated paper. —I am, &c, J. M. f Dargaville. [It seems a pity, if the facts .* are as stated, that the members of the Op- 1 position did not remain in the House 1 and place their votes on record 1 against the adoption of tho report. ' Their motives for retiring do not appear ] anywhere on the official records. Messrs i Maoandrew, Montgomery, and Steward, t the Opposition members of tho Committee : of Inquiry, may also—i'oi* aught we know — have made mental reservations in their ac quiescence in fhe report; but the public will ] bo compelled, notwithstanding, to accept 1 lho fact that tho finding was a unanimous one as carrying their concurrence—Ed. s E.S. <

At the preliminary meeting of representa tives of the various temperance organisa tions, held in ths Temperance Hall on Mon day evening, tho circular was read relating to the proposed demonstration, and resolu tions proposed. Mr C. J. Hill was electexl* chairman, and Mr H. Rotherhnm score—ry, All the Auckland societies were represented at the meeting, The following resolutions wore carried ;—Ttiat it is desirable to unite in holding a dcmoil3.rat.on." "That the demonstration take the form of (I procession to the Domain, where sports, temperancC meetings, and Band of Hope Union festival will bo held, on the 29th of January next, concluding with an evening entertain ment ;"and "Thattherespoiislblodelegatos, when elected, be authorised to stato the amount (if any) their socioty can vote as a guarantee fund, and that the Finance Com mittee bo appointed from the guarantors." The meeting of delegates to be held on Monday evening, the 22nd October. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the proceedings.

A concert was given last evening in St. James's Hall in aid of the new organ fund of the Franklin Road Sunday-school, There was a fair attendance, and the pro gramme was of a very interesting character. Rev. James Guy, minister of the Franklin Road Church, presided, and made a few ap propriate remarks on the special object of the evening's gathering, viz., meeting the expentcs of the now organ, which would be found a serviceable acquisition to the Franklin Road services and Sunday-school. Theirs was a working church, and the ladies were indefatigable in labouring for the good causo. He would not, however, say more — having a long and varied programme to go through. The choir then gave the anthem "But in the Last Days, followed by a duet, "Charity," by Misses Hayles, ren dered with taste and skill. Professor Lambert performed several selections on the now organ with satisfaction. The organ is full-toned, and likely to suit the church in every particular. Among the most finished vocal performances of tho evening were "After," by Mrs Goodison; "Angel Voices," by Mrs Bettany, and the duet "Lovely Peace." The pianoforte solo by Miss Tromain was greatly admired—in truth, this lady improves on every now venture. Other songs and duets wero given in duo order by the Misses Marlbrook, Miss Halm, and Mrs Smith, also by Messrs Goodison, Billman, Walker, Bell and others. The concert closed with the National Anthem and votes of thanks.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Cikcl's closes on Saturday

Maiden Circuit—An engagement ring. A Deep Thinker—The submarine ex plorer. Gold discovered at Woodville, Napier. Fiji natives are not allowed to have spirits. A-Good-Natured Crew—That of the jolly boat.

An agreeable Man—The man who agrees with you. Arc-arrangement of tho Cabinet is already hinted at. Josh Piokersgill's show opened last night in Christchurch.

The Poorest of all Relations—Telling a go od story badly. There are eight telegraph cables between Europe and America, which cost £12,850,000.

Mr J. Hicks, brother of the Caledonian Mine manager, Thames, has gone to manage one of the Terawhiti mines at Wellington.

" Mean ?" she cried, " my husband is tho meanest wretch in the world. Ho won't give mc the least excuse for complaining." The steamer lonic left Plymouth on the 22nd inst. for Wellington and Lyttelton with full cargo and a large number of pas sengers. The mail coach has again broken down between Raglan and Hamilton, on account of tho bad state of the road. An inquiring friend would like to know who was tho first joiner that framed an excuse. Pending other arrangements, Captain Runciman takes tho management of Waikato Cheese Factory, which opens on Monday. Evening classes at Auckland Grammar School are so poorly attended they will likely be discontinued. He must have been a man of experience who dubbed the baby carriago a " cry«cle."

A medical writer says children need more wraps than adults. They generally get

A Board school has been erected at Rag lan, Mr James Pierco being builder. Grounds around it aro to bo drained and planted. On Sunday morning, Seacliff Railway Station, Otago, was broken into and £100 stolen. No trace of tho thieves.

An artist painted a cannon so naturally that when he was finishing tho touch-holo it went off—at a very good price. Mr Butlor, private secretary to the Native Minister, has been sent to Kawhia to report on the recent native outrages.

•Drill-instructor to recently-joined recruit: "As you were ! As you wore, man !" Recruit: "Hanged if I know where I were!"

The funeral of Meto Kingi has been post poned till Monday. "King" Tawhiao wishes to attend.

Messrs Dick and Oliver went South yes terday immcdietely after being sworn in. Everybody has occasional trouble, but tho police judge has his trials every day. Whanganui Education Board have dis missed Inspector Foulis. Tho School Com mittees wished him retained.

What's ill a name? Woll, if it's a Rus sian name, wo should answer, the alpha bet.

Key. Father Doyle, of Thames, states that the Colonial Press, with one exoeption, is " tilled with immorality."

The Thames papers repeat the statement that the gas in tho burning initio "over powers the strongest man—the symptoms being exactly similar to thoso of drunken ness." And yet no enterprising publican is bottling up this precious gas with a view to retailing it I Latest Phase of Servantgalism—Mis tress: "Woll, I'm afraid you won't quito suit; but I'll pay your fare. Lot me see did you come by omnibus or by railway ?" Cook : "Oh, no, ma'am, I drove up in a hansom with my young man as I'm engaged to bo married to. There and back it will bo ss, ma'am!"

SPORTING NEWS.

Hawke's Bay Jockey Club Spring Meoting.

[BY TKLKOUAI'II. —I'KESS ASSOCIATION]

Napier, Tuesday. Tim following onirics and final payments wcro received to-night by tho Hawke's Bay Jockey Club for tho Spring Meoting :—

Maiden Plate (entrios). — Escopota, Herotaunga, Kuni, Snider, Fear Not, Comet, Rndames, Waowaetika, Oberon, Jacob, Briar.

Hawke's Bat Guineas (final payment*), — Escopeta, f, by Musket—Winifred ; Snider, c, by Musket—Maid of Athol; Marjory, f, by Javelin—Ngaro ; Jacob, c, by Javelin— Scratch ; Oberon, c, by Sator—Sybil. Hurdle RACE, of 75 soys. Distance 2 miles. st.lb. st.lb. Lone Hand.. .. 1110 Doubtful .. .. !) 12 Loch Lomond .. 11 7 Herotaunga .. 912 Hoform .. .. 10 1- Fear Not .. .. 912 Wild Unyrcli .. 10 5 Juliet 912 A.C. 10 0 Waewttctika .. 910 Lady Bab .. .. 10 0 Pastime .... 9 7 Spuing Handicap, of 200 soys. 1J milos. st.lb. st.lb. Mischief .. .. 9 4 Lone Hand .. 7 5 Tim Whilller .. 8 H Yankee .... 7 1 Leonora .. .. SlO Ilangipo .. .. 7 1 Loonata .... « 3 Kingask .... (18 Kalo 7 10 Scud 0 7 The Laird .. .. 7 8 Marjory .. .. 0 5 Flying Handicap, of ICO soys. 3 milo. st.lb. st.lb. Mischief .... 9 7 Itangipo .. .. 7 1 Leonora .. .. 810 Kumi 7 0 Kalo 8 0 Oberon fill Kingask .. .. 7 0 Cannon .. .. (i 10 Rubina .. .. 7 7 Scud 0 8 Yankee .... 7 7 Marjory .. .. 0 7 Radamos .. .. 7 5

THE ELECTRIC CIRCUS.

THERE was another crowded audience at the Circus last evening, when the eighth per formance of the season was given and mot with a most flattering reception. The pro gramme was tho same as that presented on the previous evening, and included many wonderful performances. Applause was frequently bestowed on the daring and clever artistes, while the "funny business" kept the audience in the best of humours. The clowns gave variety to the performance by the introduction of numer ous new jokes, which appeared to take very well, and caused much merriment. Public interest in the Circus seems to bo well sus tained, and it is probable there will be another large audience to-night.

CABLEGRAMS.

[SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

(Received September 26—1.50 p.m.) London, September 25. Melbourne City Bonds.

MELBOURNE four nnd a half per cent, city bonds for two hundred thousand pounds are uflliOtincecl at par. Return of tho imprisoned Missionary. Exeter Hall is arranging a great reception for the Rev. Mr Shaw, the Madagascar missionary, on his return on Thursday. He is advised to claim ten thousand pounds tf.mpemotion for his mprisonment by the French authorities. Tho Madagascar Difficulty. The English press generally urges the maintenance of a firm attitude towards France in regard to Madagascar- The bom bardment of Malagsy ports is reported to be imminent. Tho Carey Family in London. The Wife and family of the late James Carey have arrived in London, where the eldest son is required as a witness against O'Donnell. His examination takes place to-day. Serious .Railway Accident. A railway accident involving heavy casual-ties is reported from Roumania. Tho Austral Inquiry. London, September 25. The official inquiry into the sinking of the steamer Austral in Sydney harbour has commenced, and evidence portaining to the structure of the vessel has been taken. The defence of tho oflicers will be that the ship was unstable. Vessel Overdue from Now Zealand. Tho ship Loch Fyne, which left Lyttelton for London on May 14th, has not yet arrived at her destination, and fears are entertained for her safety.

[RETJTER'S TELEGRAMS.]

Fronch Dofeat In Madagascar,

London, September 25

Telegrams which have been received from Zanzibar report that lighting has taken place between the Hovns and French troops in Madagascar. The former made an attack in force on tho position occupied by tho French on the west (sic) coast of tho island, and after stubborn fighting, lasting several hours, the French were driven from their position with considerable loss.

Tho Rocket Factory Explosions.

London*, September 20,

The explosions at the rocket factory at Woolwich continued witli intermission for upwards of an hour. Some of tho rockets travelled for miles, but in the majority of cases little or no damage was done by them. It is believed that tho explosion was accidental.

London, September 24,

At to-day's wool salo the catalogue com prised 10,000 bales. The tone of the sale was again firm.

AUSTRALIAN

(Received September 26th, 12.20 p.m.)

Rev. Charles Strong's Roslgnatlen.—

Socesslon of Scots Church,

Melbourne, this day

At a meeting of tho members of Scots Church last evening, it was decided to secede from the Presbyterian Church of Victoria, and revert to the position previous to the act of union.

Tho Bank Bobbery,

Melbourne, Soptember 20.

The balance of the bars of gold stolon from tho Commercial Bank of Australia Mas dis covered to-day, buried in the earth at Mordialloc, fifteen miles south-east of this city. The locality was indicated by the prisoner Corbett. Exocutlon of a Murderer. The prisoner Burns, who was sentenced to death for the murder of Michael Quin livan in ISSO, was executed to-day.

GRAMMAR SCHOOL GOVERNORS.

»■ Tue Board of Governors of the Auckland Collcgo and Grammar School met yesterday afternoon. Present: Sir G. M. O'Rorke (presiding), Judge Fenton, Rev. Nelson, Colonel Haultain, Messrs Laishloy and Mac kechnie. Drawing.—Mr J. C. Trevcthick wrote expressing thanks for appointment as draw ing-master, and stating that in a few days ho would be ablo to intimate when ho could commenco his duties, which would probably beaboutOctobei-15. In reply to Mr Laishley, it was stated that drawing was not compul sory, but was free to all who chose to learn.

Evening Classes.— Mr C. F. Bourne, Head-master, reported that during last term his classes for chemistry, Latin, and French were not held, in consequence of the prescribed minimum of eight not being readied. For this term tho number of names given in are as follows : Latin, 4 ; French, 1; chemistry, 2 ; mathematics, 13 ; arithmetic, 9. Tho classes for mathematics and arithmetic wero therefore tho only ones in which tho minimum had been reached.

Threo of the students in each of these hold certificates free. The report concluded as follows :—" It is but too evident that the

I opportunity afforded by tho classes is not ; generally appreciated. Possibly a class for drawing, which, after this term, will bo in my power to arrange, might provo more attractive. Perhaps the Board may feel disj—sed to try tho experiment, of lowering tho fees to quite a nominal sum. Tho loss to tho revenues of tho school would in any cass bo inappreciable. I am not, however, sanguino as to tho result. The state of the classes does not seem to me to warrant of giving tho prizes, as contemplated."— In reply to a question, it was stated that the ages of the pupils varied from 17 to 27.— The Chairman said they could not very well keep a French class with one pupil, and a chemistry class with two. —Agreed that tho Head-master bo informed that the Board does not intend to make any alterations in the regulations laid down for the evening classes.

Ponsonby Branch School.—Mr C. F. Bourno reported that ho had frequontly visited the school, and was well satisfied with the results. Somo of the upper boys would have taken good places in tho lowest form but ono in the parent school.—Laid on the table.

Subscription,—The School Cricket Club applied lo tho Board to pay for a wicket on tho Domain Ground, tho cost being £5. —Granted.

Electric Pen.—Tho Head-master recom mended that an electric pen advertised for salo bo purchased.—Left to Mr Mackechnie with power to act.

Wynyard-stkeet.—The City Council applied for permission to fill up ground on west side of Wynyard-strcot in connection with road and drainage works.—Consent given. Scholarships.—Mr Laishley moved the following resolutions, which had been de ferred until tho return of membors from the South :—" 1. That the Board recognise that tho utmost facilities should be given to scholars from the primary schools who have gained scholarships to obtain froo tuition at tho Collego. 2. That in order to prevent any question as to the mode of granting such free tuition, an intimation be sent to tho Board of Education that in consequence of an opinion recoived from the Board's soli citor, Mr Whitaker, it will be desirable in future that a request be sent with each scholar coming from the primary schools that he be granted free tuition at the Collego during the term of his scholarship." Mr Laishley said these motions wcro moved in consequence of an opinion by tho Attorney-General to the effect that the Board was not justified in granting free tuition to a pupil of a primary school unless such pupil was first a scholar of the Gram mar School. Some members of tho Board thought they wore debarred altogether from granting such tuition to pupils of primary schools, while others held with tho Attorney-General. It was to meet the doubts that had arisen that this resolution was moved. —The motions were adopted. New SciiOLAßSHirs.—Tho Committee re commended '' That three scholarships of £40 each per annum be established, each to be tenable for threo years—one to be given each year for three successive years; competition for the first to take place in December next, competitors to be between the ages of four teen and sixteen years." It was resolved that the following words be added :—"That the question as to whether such scholar ships can bo open to all comers be referred to the legal adviser of the Board for his opinion."—lt was also agreed, inaccordanco with the recommenda tion of the Committee, that six foundation scholarships be established, open to all comers under the ago of 13, to bo competed for in such way and before such examiners as tho Governors shall appoint; two scholar ships to be given annually for three succes sive years,

TELEGRAMS.

[.'I«—I OtJK OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

CoROMANIi—., this day

Tokatea.—The new block being opened continues to promise well ; a little gold showed through the stone at the last break ing down, with a fow strong eoldWs left in tho roof. The tiibuters, Knox and McNeil, have broken out .Olbs of specimens, son o very rich. Bismarck. -The tributers have nearly com pleted their contract of putting the plant in repair.

Stevens's New Find is shaping wel',afew picked stones oome to hand each breaking down. A low level going in to intersect the reef has cut a gold-bearing leader.

[Vii'll iliEtS ASSOCIATION.]

CIIKISTt'IIi.KCIF, this day

Messrs Bird am! Oeegan, formerly of the Telegraph Department, have applied for letters patent for "secondary battery cell for storing or conserving' electricity." Thoy claim to have discovered nioftns by which they obtain far greater capacity in ti given space than has been obtained in other storage batteries in use; as the great objection to storage batteries is their weight. The invention of Messrs Bird and Geegan, if it can bo economically worked, will help, so far as electric lighting is concerned, to remove a great difficulty which now stands in the way. The ex perimental cells were charged by Gumming ton and Kent's dynamo, and arc, so far as is known, Lho first made in New Zealand. It is proposed to exhibit the battery in work at the coming exhibition. Champion Wrostllng Match. George Robinson left this morning for Dunedin, to hold himself in readiness for tho wrestling match with Strong on Satur day. The match is for the championship belt and iso a-side. Dunedin, this day. House Burned Down. A eix-roomeel houso in Albany-street, oc cupied by James Grant, Mas burned down at midnight last night. The furniture was insured in the Norwich Union for £100. Tho "Dummylsm" Report. At tho Land Board to-day, •Mr Pearsall and the Messrs Young, applicants for Strath and Taieri sections, writing from Tasmania, protested against tho finding of the " Dummy ism " Committee, maintaining* that the land they purchased was for their own uso and benefit. They ask the Board to issuo licenses to them, and state their willingness to pay the rent.

SUPREME COURT.-This Day.

In Banco,

(Beforo His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.)

Re William Alexander Hunt, a debtor.—Application for discharge. Mr James Russell applied in support of the application. The trustee's report was as follows :—" Tho debtor is a gold mmciv residing at Coromandel. He states that be has lost money in mine speculations at the Tiki and elsewhere.- Should the creditors wish, he can hand over to them stock in mines that cost a great deal moro than the amount of his liabilities, but these, I un derstand, are altogether worthless. The debtor considers tho Gov ernment is duo him £5,000 for the discovery of payablo gold at the Thames, but does not think tho amount will ever be paid. One of his creditors having taken legal pro ceedings against him, tho debtor was forced to seek tho protection of the Court. His liabilities are £633 lis, and his assets are stated at £10."—The order prayed for was granted. Re Susan Robinson, a debtor.—Applica tion for discharge.—Mr George moved for the order in this case. —Mr Macffarlane (the trustee) reported as follows :—" Tho debtor is a M'idow, whose husband died some little time ago, leaving her heavily in debt. She tried to reduce these debts, but found it impossible to do so, and, one of hor creditors pressing her, sho had to file her schedule to protect the other creditors. Her liabilities arc £Sll os 2d, and her assets £*3.(>0 ; but there was a mortgage to David Nathan for f. 300, and another mortgage to D. Stokes for £150. Tho balance I have realised, and paid a dividend of 4s lOd per £." —The application was granted.

Re James Walter Waller, an arrang ing debtor.—Mr Lusk moved for an order declaring the deed entered into by the debtor with his creditors to be completely executed.—Tho order was made.

Adjourned. — Hearing of petitions of Alex. Macdonald, Jas. Rout ;»u.»*a ~-«^'tr] Rout, and Joseph Potter, and He.; 111 the donalcl re High - street Congrog :] Chapel and School; Stevens i Wt the J and Others, motion for a _ in junction ; and Marshall and tfflSaers v. Bayley and Anothor, motion for a decree.— In adjourning the first matter, His Honor remarked that the trust having failed, he was of opinion that the property should rovert to the heir-at-law.

This was all the business.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Messrs Hurst and H. lie Martelli, Justices.)

Drunkenness. —Five persons were fined 5s each ; four others 10s each, and Maria Price, a very old offender, 20s or seven days.

Alleged Embezzlement.—John Louis Thompson, of the North Shore, surrendered bis bail, and appeared in answer to a charge of larceny of £1, on tho Oth of June, 18S1 ; also, with embezzling tho sum of £14 on tho Oth July last, at luglowood, tho property of Andrew Ncilson.—Mr Napier for the defence.—Serjeant Whito explained the circumstances, and said tho description of the accused was so accurate and seemed to point directly to Thompson asthc offender.— Mr Napior said, had the police made diligent enquiries, thoy would havo been con vinced that his client was not the man. Ho had been tho keeper of a respectable restaurant at Hawcra, and had all. along held responsible positions in socioty. Ho thought the police in their over zeal in this c;iso had interfered with tho liberty of the subject.—Sergeant Whito replied.—Tho Bench considered that the police had simply dono their duty ; it had turned out a mistake, and it was to bo de plored that a respectable man should have been arrested under such circumstances.— The accused was at once discharged.

A Dangerous Lbap.—Roderick Lorenzen was charged with leaping into a railway train on tho Aucklanel and Helensvillo line while tho train was in motion.—Sergeant Whito asked to withdraw this charge, owing to circumstances which had since come under his notice.—Withdrawn.

The Waiheke Case.—Henry Trace and John Phillips, charged with demolishing a house on the 26th July, tho proporty of Robert McLcod, of tho island of Waiheke, was adjourned until Friday next on the application of Mr E. Cooper. Impoke Water.—Ellon E. Ellis appeared to answer a charge of allowing impure water to remain on ber premises in Hope town-streot on the 22nd inst.—Mrs Ellis said she would plead guilty under the cir cumstances, but it was not her fault as she had given orders to have the nuisance re moved ; the work was now in progress.—Mr Goldie said this was a very flagrant case, or he should not havo taken action in the mat ter. Ho visited Mrs Ellis's premises on Satur day, and he could assure the Bench that this was a very aggravated case, and ho was only doing bis duty in bringing the case before the Court. Ho had nino witnesses to prove that the condition of the place was detrimental to tho health of the neighbourhood. — Tho Bench said as Mrs Ellis had pleaded guilty, a fino must be imposed, but did Mr Goldio intend to ask for the expenses of the nino ?—Mr Goldio then called the witnesses forward, butonly four claimed payment.—Tho Bench therefore ordered a fine of 2s (id, and costs £1 7s Od.—Mrs Ellis wished to address the Bench, but was told it was unnecessary, as tho decision had been given.

This was all the busbies.*

HEGART Y'S COURT MINSTRELS.

ABBOTT'S Opera House was again largely attended last evening, when the excellent and irresistibly funny performance by Hegarfcy _ Court Minstrels was repeated. It is seldom that a programme embracing so much that is truly humorous is pre sented to an Auckland audience, and there fore the success achieved by the combi nation is not surprising. Another crowded bouse may be anticipated fi.r to-night.

RELEASED FROM QUARANTINE

Tho Doric's Passongors on Pratique,

The last report from Dr.- Husband, who was left in charge of the Doric's sick passengers at Motu Ihi, was of so favourable a character that Dr. I'hilson, Health Olliccr, decided to release all on the island. He there fore left for Motu Ihi in the Cus toms launch this afternoon, iv company with Mr Edward Brophy, Emigration Officer, and Mr Thos. Laing, shipping clerk for the New Zealand Shipping Company The launch will probably return here early this evening, and the Southern passengers will proceed to their respective ports of des tination by the steamer Waiiiora, which leaves on Friday next. Every precaution to prevent another outbreak oi measles has been taken by Dr. Husband. The sick passengers having recovered, he had all their bedding, etc., fumigated, which was a very necessary step. The following is a list of the quarantine passengers:-t Claw Pannifer, Sarah Pannifer, William Smithen'S, James Plimsell, Isabel Boyes (with their parents). Also the following Government immigrants: Mr and Mrs Nettingham and child; Mr and Mrs W. q. Cutley and two children; Mr Thos! Lantham and child ; Air and Mrs W. T. Woods and two children ; Mr and Mi_ Ormsby and two children; Mr and Mrs Peck and eleven children ; Mr and Mrs J, Persßon and child; Mr and Mrs Chas' Skelton and child. The sick passenger^ who have now quite recovered from measles arc as follows: E. Skelton, George Letliam, Thomas Wo*ods, W. J. Peck, Wm, Armstrong, William Armstrong, Elizabeth Boyes, J. A. Plimsell, Smithers, Clara Pannifer, Sarah Pannifer, and Georgo Nottingham.

THE SALVATION ARMY.

Crowded Meeting at tho Theatre RoyaL

One of the most largely-attended meetings

ever held in this city eventuated at the

Theatre Royal last evening in connection

with the Salvation Army. Tbe stage was

crowded with prominent members of (be

organisation —trimly uniformed officers and"

black - bonnetted "hallelujah lasses." Amongst the officers present were Major Barker, in charge of Australasia, Major ' Pollard, officer commanding the New Taw land division, Bandmaster Tucker, of ths Christchu rch Corps, Captain Bowemran, t_e Auckland Commandant, and Cadet Foley, of Melbourne. After devotional exer cises, Major .Barker roso to address the' assemblage. He is quite a young man with a deep musical voice, m easy delivery^ and is apparently an earnest and conscientious worker. He gave an interesting account of §| the work of the Army in these C-onie», In September, ISS2, he arrived hi Mel' bourne, and went on to Adelaide, where _s commenced the work. There were now 39 9 officers and thirteen stations in the colony of South Australia. In Victoria they had 40 officers and nine stations. At Hotham, in that colony, new barracks costinw £1,200 had recently been opened, the money having been raised entirely by tht working men. At Collingwood, where they " had a corps 1,000 strong, a large hall had been purchased for £1,000. At Prahan, ■ Ballarat, and Sandhurst, they had been . similarly successful. The head-quarters of the Army in Australasia was at Emerald 9 Hill, where they had' rented a ball that would seat 3,000 persons for £450 per annum. New South Wales had nine I stations, with 20 officers, and they had secured a valuable site in Sydney for a barracks. In Queensland, where the woik had but commenced, they had four officers and two stations. The total strength in Austialasia on September, 18.3, wag.] 124 officers, while the weekly "War Cry" circulation for the Australasiani colonies was 00,000. He expressed' himself gratified with the reception ie had received in Auckland, and heartily thanked God for the progress that had beep ' made in the work. He then called on Cadet Foley, of Melbourne, to address ths • ■ ■ meeting. The history of this young man as related by himself is a remarkable one. He had been a pugilist and a "speeler" (i.e., card-sharper.) He had been in and out of Pentridge Gaol for twenty yean, and his conversion had taken place in gaol Ho had been sitting in his dark cell, _ie_ a brothor convict started to Eing one rf Moody and Sankey's hymns. His neartwas touched, because the thought of his mother came into his mind. Some of his card sharping friends offered to pay his fine, but he refused to allow them, being confident n-fjaat if he went on the way he had cost-

If ynu1 -it would be the best three months h. ... —«in_\_r spent in his life. A SalvationAnny 7 ..''• j officer visited thegaol, and his conversionwa coinpleted. His first work for the Lord was jK: I selling " War Crys " in Bourko-street, much to the astonishment of ladies and ' gentlemen of his acquaintance. He men- H tioned the fact that since the work of the V * Army had commenced tho number of pri- 7 soners in Pentridge Gaol had beon re- ;.;77 duced by nearly one-half. Major Pol-11 lard gave an account of the doings of the 7 Army in New Zealand. There were now 9 corps in New Zealand, viz., two at Dun edin, two at Christchurch, and one each at , i:: Invorcargill, Oamaru, Timaru, Wellington, and Auckland. It was intended shortly to open stations at Ashhurton, Napier, Port *.', Chalmers, and other stations in the North Island. Captain Wright, A.D.C., had been promoted to the rank of Staff-Captain by . Major Barker, and would now take charge of the North Island as a district, tho whole colony still remaining in „.. charge of himself (Major Pollard). The " War Cry" had a weekly circulation of 15,000. At Dunedin, during Major Barker's visit, £150 had beon collected for general work ; at Christchurch, £120; at Welling ton, £150. The first barracks in the colony would bo erected in Auckland, capable of | holding 1,500 people, and costing £1,700, , and tlioy saw their way to defray tho ex pense. Tho Apollo Hall, formeily a notorious resort in Wellington, had bees purchased for the use of the Army. _ A number of "testimonies" were gir"" during the evening. Amongst those who testified were Bandmaster Tucker, ' of Christchurch, and the ex-captain : of the Auckland "Skeleton Amy," who had been converted through the ministra* if tions of the Salvationists. At the end of the meeting Captain Bowerman intimated _■;. that Major Barker would present colours to ._.,. -1 the Auckland branch in the Theatre Eoyaj.- this evening, and announced _■>.. all present would receive a "can_..y." He stated that ho would probably take us farewell of tho Auckland corps on Thurs day. The proceedings terminated, with most impressive devotional exercises.

PUNISHMENT OF NATIVES IN THE NEW HEBRIDES.

Captain Caldek, of the steamer Gunga, , which arrived as Sydney from Noumea, reports the punishment of the natives j of Anbrynan Island, in the New Hebrides, ~ who, it will be remembered, shot two^ men of H.M.S. Dart while inquiring into the murder of Captain Belbin, of the■■...- Borough Belle. One of these »«»•••• died 30 hours afterwards; the other petty officer was convoyed to Noumea, where he is progressing favonraJJiy.* .-, towards recovery. After this encounter Wltn g the natives, Lieutenant -Moore, the com mander of the Dart, decided to adopt mat stringent precautions to take the islanders by surprise. The work being all arranged, the Dart steamed close to tho island during the night, and at an early hour in tne morning a boat with armed men was sent ashore. After somo hard travelling the village was reached, and the f** war's men commenced the attack. oonw of the natives fled in all direction, whilst others made a bold resistant. Eight mon and one woman were shot . o well arranged and sudden that the natives did not exactly know wn» to do, and Lieutenant Moore, not wishing w take more blood than was nece-Wi ceased firing. The natives were snow quently induced to surrender. A meet" _ of the chiefs then took place, and it ■«» -; cided that they should give up tlivm tomahawks, pistols, and other implement of war to the officers. These were sent on board the Dart, and another vessel w» them on to Noumea, where they were P»<*" " on board the Gunga and brought on w ~, Sydney.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1883



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