SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

I HIGH WATER {S'morwlorn^g 6.! Hi SUNBKT.-Thto Evening, 6.26 : ! BUNKISE.—To-morrow Morning, 5.3 {, f MOON'S AGE.-NOW Moon, 3lst, 11.36 o.ra.

ARRIVALS.

' i Kricmhllda, sch, Bathurst, from Whangapoua I Adelaide, Boh, Dunn, from Newcastle ff. Sea Brocze, sch' S/lvn, fn m Whangapoua M Walhora, s.s., Edio, from Southern ports t> J i Waiwcra, schooner, Anderson, from Whangarei J - Saxon, Bcbooncr, McClymont, from Whangaroa v I J Mariner, schooner. Queen, Irom Russell

DEPARTURES.

| ff* Venus, ketoh Neill, for Opotiki

IMPORTS.

Per Adelaide—2l2 tons coal. N- Per Waihora-427 sacks Canterbury potatoes. '••,-!■ -G. S. Jakins. afe Per Waihora—So cases fruit from Hobart, 4 _f bales wrapping paper.—G. W. Binney. 11J PerWalhora—from JMbourne: 36Gpkgstea, fl.('.' 1,332 pkgs sugar. 72 sheep, 23 lambs (for N.Z.L. ■ . & M.A. Co.), 10 bags rice, 8 cases beer, 3 t-casks . T brandy, 20 bags tapioca, 10 bags sago, 10 bags 81 pepper, 2 boxes effects, 1 brl coffee, 30 cases '<•'■s:■' bitters, 1 bicyclo, 22 pkgs (ex R.M.S. Thames), !V 36 pkgs sundries. From Hobart: 2J3cascsfruit. Coastal: 1 case (ex Emblcton), 90 packages (ex British Queen), 11 cases (ex Hurunuil, 21 blocks :j. stone, 42 barrels ale, 97 sacks boncdust, 36 kegs I batter, 427 sacks potatoes, 12 cases bacon, 93 1 cases meats, J5 cases gasoline, lOcases painkiller, ii] 300 sheep, 1 steam launch,2l sacks meal, and 175 ;I. packages sundries.

Inwards Coastwise.—Bessie, from Kennedy

1: Bay, with 21,800 foet timber ; Marinor, from I 1 Slnssell, with 106 tons coal; Kriemhelda, from I Whangaroa, with 32,000 tect timber; Rose, bl from Mahurangi, with 100 bushels limo; fi ! Deveron, from .Vhangnrci, with 47 tons coal; ■ I Whangarei, from Whangarei, with 55 tons coal; | Tokerau, from Tairua, with 23,80) foot, timber; ; Paku, from Tairua, with 22,000 fcetttmber.D tons I ' ■' -- gum; Sea Breeze, from Whangapoua, with 37,00 - Ut - lest timber, 2 tons bones; Saxon, from Whan garoa and Hokianga, with 3,200 feet timber, and k] ot sacks gum. HI; Outwards Coastwise.—Bessie, for Kennody 81 • > Boso, for Mahurangi; Deveron, for 1.1 -'•» Whangarei, Paku, for Tairua. I. The brigantino Camlllo is advertised to leave Dunedin for Auckland about the 7th pros., and the Defiance, also for this port, about the llth : prox.

|l , Tho three-masted schoonor Adolaido. from ____ Newcastle, which put into Russell on Friday I i -last through stress of weather, arrived hero this j ■•!-.''• morning. '> The barqnc Alcestis (Norris) has entered out l wards at the Customs for Noumea.

ARRIVAL OF THE WAIHORA.

ft . fljfi mi Wrtthora arrived from Molbourno Ji via M__mm ani tho South at an early hour this I inonpka, Oflsr a smart passage of 23 hours from !, a__bawe. W6 are hidebted lo Mr C. H. [. . Humphrioa nwser, for press parcels. &c, and i tho falltwW. Biport:—Left Melbourno on the I ■ . 18th i»sW, (<t'4 p.m., and Hobart at 5 p.m. on tho : lftl-i, l>|»or%v.m. on tho /hid, Port Chalmers li fi ■* 9 t____r- _* zlth > Lyttolton at 6 p.m. on tho | ' Mth.-rTrap^ite* at 7 p.m. on the 26th, Napiorat .1 'noon, 6 p.m. on tho 27th, and Gisborne at 9.30 I Jo.m. on tho following day. Made fast alongside iff. ryot Auckland wharf at 9.15 a.m. on tho 29th. j . ; Experienced variablo windß, with line weather, ii--. r -from Melbourno to Lyttolton; thence to Welling ' ton strong northerly winds. From Wellington to ; ; ' arrival light variable wlnda, with fine weather. . - Passengers:—Mlssos Macklo,MAoKay,Walker, r 'Smith, Winohoombo, Jtcsdames Prothero, | : Peddle, Barry, Ohlscn, Carbines. Froudc, Exley, - . Thome and child. Brown. Messrs ProthOro, Thompson, Tyrrcl, Wilson, Nathan, Emmanuel, I Bloomflold, Colien, Shoppard. Anderson, Cameron, Barraolauge, Low, Fisk, Holsc, Mc- Loughlin, Brett, Cossun, Hoggarr, Jackson, • Somowalto, Ling, Martin, Blade, N. H. Barric, [J Tonks, Murray, Jack, Walker, and 24 steerage. , t.For Sydney-Mrs Brown, Messrs Smith, Cul l f. yert, Isnel, SimmendH. Brown, ITolcy, Drew, 1 ; Murphy, and 24 in the steerage.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

I Wannio, S.S., Neville, from the Soulh Rowona, s.s., Scott, from Wanganui Hannah Mokau, b.s., Dale, from Waitara Lalla Rookh, s.s., Bailey, from Waitara Hinemoa, Govcmmont stoamer, Fairchild, from jt. Wellington, via way ports

DEPARTURES.

I Hinemoa, Government steamer, Faircbild, for | J Kawhia, New Plymouth f. Lalla Rookh, s.s„ Balloy, for Waitara I Hannah Mokau, s.s.. Dale, for Waitara ! p "i Rowena, s.s., Scott, for Waitara, via Kawhia j | % -The s.B. Rowona arrived from Wanganui at 2 i-j .'o'clock yesterday afternoon, with 214 sheep, 3 ■■ -tons sundries, 3 horses. Passengers: Mr Orion, i Mr and Mrs Morant and family (6), and Mr _ Murphy. Sho loft again at 1 p.m. to-day for i 3 Kawhia and Waitnrn. with 52 sacks potatoes, 50 • sacks boncdust, 5 casks ale, 20 sacks flour, 14 j boles tow, 10 tons Bundrios. ; . •*?. The Union Company's steamor Wanaka ar • j,-rived from Southern jorts at f1.30 a.m. yestcr 7j:<!lajr. Passengers—Mesdames Goodwin, Hill. -L _' Martin, and Bannister, Miss Smith, Messrs 5 J Hunt, O. Cootos, Bannister, Brennan, Walker, j-sffliow, Chalmers. Brewster, and 5 steerage -Tho Wanaka left Port Chalmors at 1.30 p.m. on the JHnd, called at Akaroa and Lyttolton on . . the 23rd, Wellington on the 24th, Picton on tho .23th, and arrived at Nolson on the 26th'at5.30 - a.m.; left again at 4 p.m., and arrived at New j- •! Plymouth on the 27th at 7 a.m., and left again at 2.30 p.m. for Manukau ; crossed tho bar at 4.30 a.m., and reacMit tho wharf as above. She is ' I advertised to refllD South to-morrow at 8 a.m. •Passengers should leave Auckland by the 7.15 I . a,m. train. I: * j The steamers Hannah Mokau and Lalla V . J Rookh arrived from Waitara yesterday with h 'stock. The former had 115 sheep and 19 head of ! . cattle, and the latter had 135 sheep and 20 head cattle. Both vessels returned thither to-day. ! A Sdme of the machinery of tho s.s. Douglas .having carried away, Bho will be laid up for a j V dat or two. _'?'-'-''The Government stonmor Hinemoa arrived •" from Wellington, via Kawhia, shortly after five ; o'clock lost evening, and loft again ton minutes y after for the samo ports. Sho brought the : Premior and Baron Htlbnor and servant as pas :- t _ sengers. Mr A. V. Macdonald had a special train waiting, and conveyed the party to town.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

HI i [BY THLBGHAPn.—OWN CORRESI _NDENT.] Heads, this day

7 Arrived: Bannockburn, brigantino; Alert, schoon.r. , .Soiled: Clansman and Camille, brigantlnes; . • Sarah Ann, barque ; and Star of Mersoy, brig. • ■ TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

New York, October M Arrived: Rebecca Crowoll, from Auckland, I July 9. Port Chalmers, this day. " Arrived: Tairoa, from Auckland, 5 v.m. Dunedin, this day. '/ Arrived: Talaroa. Whangarei, this day. ] Sailed: Macgregor, for Auckland, 9.10. a.m. "'__

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as undkr.—

This Day,

For Tauranga, OhlnemutU, and OpDtl_.i, per Glonolg, at 4 p.m. . Forßnsseli, Kawakawa, Wangnfoa* and Moh gonul, por lona, at 4.:-0 p-.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m-.

Tuesday, 30th Inst. For Port Fitafoy, par Water Lily, at-8 a.m. For Tatahakl and Southern Ports, por Wanaka,

at 8 a.m. For Waiwora, Kawau, Omaha, and Mn.ni.ana, por Roso Casey, at 10 a.m. For Waterf ord, Tanranga, oto., per Rotomahana,

at 11 n.m. For Thames, por Rotomahana, at 11.30 a.m. For Noumea, per Alcostos, at 3 p.m. For Whangarei Hoods, Parua, Wnlpu, Wlianga roi, Kamo, and Mangapal, per Macgregor, at

4 p.m. Per s.B. Walhora as follows :— For India, China, Japan.and Continent of

Europe, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Australian Colonies, United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindisi or Naples, for letters, &a, specially so prepaid and addressed, at 4 p.m. Monoy orders for Southorn Ports and Aus tralian Colonlos. at 3 p.m. For registered letters, and nowspnpors, nt 3 p.m. Lato letters for Sydney and Molbonrno only at 4.20 p.m. And for Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, Aden, Franco, and Algoria (per French packet from Sydney), at 3 p.m.

Wednesday. 31st inst.

For Coromandcl, per Coromandol, at 11.30 a.m.

Monday, sth Novomber.

For Chatham Islands, per Omaha, at 11 a.m,

Tuesday, 6th November,

Per City of New York as followB: For Sandwich Islands, United Btatcs of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South Amorlca, and British and Foreign West Indies, at Ip.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For money orders, at 11 a.m. For registered letters and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m.

Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to tho postage, will bo recelvod by tho Mall Agent on board tho steamer up to tho timo of saiUng. This mall will be due in London on Monday, Deoombor 17,1883.

S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Postrofflce, Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Octoheh 29. 1883.

Abbott's Opera House—Flro Brigade Amateur Dramatic Society, " Old Honesty, 8 p.m.

Theatre Royal—Tomperanao Cantata, "Rescue of Harry Gray," 7.30 p.m. Waite's Mount Eden Hall—Lecture by Mr Farnall, " Origin and Destiny of the British and American Nations," 8 p.m. Auckland Choral Society — Rehearsal of " Creation," 7.SJ p.m. St. Sepulchre's Mutual Improvement Society —" Dickens and Longfellow, 8 p.m.

Eden Hall—Star of Edon Loyal Orange Lodgo, Soiree and Concert. Ton, 6.30 p.m.

St. Matthew's Literary and Debating Socioty— Extempore speeches, 8 p.m.

Primitive Mothodist School-room, Upper Pitt street—Mr Clendinnlng's new Singing Class, 7.30 p.m. Remuera (Mrs Law's School)— Professor Ber nard's Dancing Class, 7.30 p.m.

Births.

CAMPBELL.—On October 25, at her residence, Eden Crescent, Mrs J. Campbell of a son. Both doing well. KENDALL,—At hor resldonco, Russell Lane, Parnell, on Octobor 28, Mrs J. F. Kendall of a daughter.

Deaths.

CLOSE.—October 29, at Mount Eden, Nathan Aithuson, fourth child of James and Jane Close; aged 4 yoars.

MORLEY.—On October 29, William Morloy, father of Rev. W. Morloy, St. Alban's, Christ church ; aged 70 yoars. Funeral will leave tho residence of H. M. Morley, Eden Terrace, on Wednesday, Octo ber 3 ', at three o'clock.—Christchurch papers please copy.

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

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1883.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that noeds resistance. For the future In tho distance, And tho good that wo can do.

People who have at all considered the rela tion of the Roman Catholic Church to the State schools of this colony cannot fail to have been struck by several things. In the first place, they must have observed that the priests and prelates of the Church named display an uncompromising hostility to the principle of secular instruction; secondly, they must have seen that the Romish laity do not share in that feeling; and thirdly, thoy have probably remarked that many Roman Catholics act as teachers in the public schools, with tho approval of those very priests and prelates who oppose the system. And, noting these things, people are apt to conclude that the

teaching of Mother Church on tho subject is far from being so consistent and sound in principlo as her leading men claim. Such conclusion, however, is a wrong oho ; and Archdeacon Slattery, in giving evideneo lately before the Victorian Education Com mission, undertook to explain tho pel-foot Tightness nnd consistency of the seeming anomalous state of things. To begin with, he showed that tho priests and prelates have no discretion tti the matter, for secular in struction to children having been "repro bated, proscribed, and condemned by the Holy Father," all t.» clergy are bound to do the same. The power of reprobation pos sessed by a priest is somewhat torribie. Archdeacon Slattery isreportcd to havesaid: " If a Catholic parent sent his children to n State school without a reasonable fXCViso, 1, as a priest, would PonaldGl. it my duty to refuse him th. sacrament—to deny him absolution, as wc term it. Scholars conn; of age and voluntarily attending Sr-rtto schools would be debaWed fWftl the sacra ment of matl'lntOuy. ._ it Catholic was notoriously persistent in opposition to the Church by rending his children to a Statu school, and died, I think it would be tho duty of the Catholic priests to refuse him Christian burial."

Though tho effect, of this j. _licy is to con demn as un-Cl-i_..tWt. ii.ll Catholics who, unless ne(_si«lrtly, send their children to State Schools, it is notorious that many ittßl .beYs of that Church brave tlio threatened terrors and send their children to public schools, even when schools t!f their own Church are available, tor this wo admire and commend them—not bo cause we belleVo in the all-suficioncy of a secular education, nor from any bigoted hostility to this denomination of Christians, but because it is a brave stand against .1 most obnoxious form of ecclesiastical tyranny—tho same tyranny which iv former days used tho thumbscrew, rack, {md stake, but nowadays employi) the less carnal but equally cbj .'ctionable weapons of excommtthication and denial of the sacraments. Of course, these people are told by neir spiritual advisers that they are not "good Catholics," and are sub jected to various mild forms of coercion to make them discontinue the practice; and tho " Godless secular press " is the subject of frequent pulpit donuncintiohst but it is a symptom of tho growing intelligence and indepondenceof theßouidnlst laity that only in very flagrant Oases aro extreme measures resorted to. Thus, to n considerable extent, the priests wink at thoso things which they aro expressly bound to " reprobate, pro scribe, and condemn."

With regard to Roman Catholics acting as teachers in secular schools, tho attitude of the Church may be gathered from the following oxtraets from the proceedings of the Commission referred to:—*Che Chair man : We havo ovidenco that thero are some Catholics aoting us teachers in Stato schools. What position are they placed in by so acting us regards the Church ? Arch deacon Slattery: Nmio at all. ThOy ate not reprobated in any way. It is the system of teaching as affecting tho children that is condemned-. The teachers tiro Only discharging an official duty) lot1 which they are duly paid, Catholic teachers may officiate ill State schools without any in jurious ciroct to themselves. If, however, thoy encouraged Catholic children to go there, thoy would bo guilty of a crimo or sin. If thoy acted only negatively With re gard to Catholic ohtldi. n (hoy found in tho schools, thny Wtiuld be committing no W_mp.

Hero, then, is the simple position of affairs :—Tho Catholic Church declares it sinful for Catholic children to attend secular schools; yet in certain circumstances it allows this sin to be committed ; further, it approves of its lay members accepting posts as teacher.* In such schools. Thero is grand material hero for tho logic-choppers and tho lovors of exact definition. How can this olastic and double-faced policy bo proved to bo beautiful, true ami consistent'; How can that which is "roprobatod, pro scribed, and condemned" by tho Vicar of Christ bo allowed by his Church ? How can it bo a sin for ono full-grown Catholic to receive secular instruction from another full-grown Catholic, and yet, while tho pupil is banned, tho teacher is commended '_ If it is wrong for n Catholic to persuade children to attend a secular school, can it be right for him to tench titan; if another Catholic wickedly sends them?

How can Catholic teachers olfleiato in these Godless schools "without any injurious ofl'eet to themselves," atld yet produce an injurious cll'eet on Catholic children who might " necessarily " be in attendance? To tho latter question it may be replied that tho tcachor, boing of mature years, cannot bo led astray from thoso beautiful, correct, and consistent Catholic views in which ho has boon indoctrinated. But that Is no answer nt all ; for this very teacher may bo one who all his lifowas "necessarily" taught in a secular school, with tho approval of Mother Church, and has suffered all thoso torriblo consequonces which How from a courso of Godless tuition. Arch deacon Slnttcry's answer, wo sup pose, must bo aceeptetl as a sufficient and satisfactory one, viz., "Tho teachers aro only discharging nn official duty, for which thoy aro duly paid." Tho fact that a man is "duly paid" for pursuing a certain courso, instead of doing it merely for conscionco' snko, makes all tho differ ence, it would seem ; and probably tho fact that a class of mon aro duly paid to teach tho jumble of absurdities laid down by tho venorablo Slattery will go far to explain why such on intlefonsiblo lino of argument is adopted by tho leadors of tho Catholic Church in theso colonies.

How Legislative Councillors are Made.

Ik tho secret history of overy appointment to tho Legislative Council wero written, the doom of that august body would bo sealed. It is tolerable and prudent, per haps, that mon of oxporionco, who havo rondorod distinguished Horvico to tho country, should bo scoured a quiet placo of retirement, where, without engaging in the fierce battles of their early political man hood, thoy may irnko their iiilliienco folt on the legisl*ifon of the country. But tho uso of tho rawer possessed by tho Ministry over tho Upper Chamber us a means of rewarding political scrvieo, and of strengthening their party position by grants of life pensions, is o degradation of the Chamber. Through the occurrence of a little domestic quarrel, the facts connected with the last appointment to tho Legislative Council have come to light. During the last Parliament, A. Do B. Bran don, member for the Wollington county electorate, was tho father of the House, having sat for 21 years and always given the party now in power a consistent sup port. At last general election ho decided to retire, and it was generally believed ho would bo called to tho Legislutivo Council. The first session, however, came and went, but he was not called, and it was well known he was very soro on tho subject. During the recess, Mr Edward Shaw,latel)is trictJudge in Wellington, and formerly on the West Coast, joined Mrßrandon's legal firm, which becamoßrandon, Shaw, andßrandon. Then shortly beforo last season Mr Weston resigned his seat for InangnfTua, and Mr Wakofield came forward. Tho Govern j ment wero very anxious to keep Mr Wake field out, and Major Atkinson personally waited on Mr Shaw at tho firm's oflico, and asked him to stand for Inangahua. Mr Shaw ropliod : "How can you ask me to stand in your interest .after tho way you have treated my partner, Mr Brandon?" Major Atkinson ropliod : " Oh that will bo all right. There will bo no difficulty about that." Ultimately Mr Shaw agreed to con -Bulthispai_ner,andMajor Atkinson promised to find £100 or two towards expenses. Mr Shaw did consult Mr Brandon, and became a candidate. Mr Beetham, the Govern ment whip, handed him, it is said, £100 towards expenses, and a similar sum was also afterwards sent him. While the election was on it boeamo whispered that if M*r Shaw got in Mr Brandon would bo called to the Council, and that Mr Brandon would pay Mr Shaw's expenses. This was denied, but Mr Shaw got in, and almost immediately after Mr Brandon was called to the Council. It seems the costs of the election amounted to some £700 or £800 over the amount contributed by tho Minis terial party, and this was paid out of the firm's account. Other partnership differ ences, howover, hare since arisen between Mr Brandon, jun., and Mr Shaw, the result of which has boon a grand row about tho whole affair and a dissolution of partnership ; and one or two lawsuits, it is rumoured, arc likely to follow, Thus, the whole story has come out, to the great amusement of all people in Wellington, and the edification of the uninitiated in the mjwteries of political ■wire-pulling.

The Premier's Visit to Auckland.

The Government; steamer Hinemoa, with the Premier on board, arrived at Onehunga yesterday. Major Atkinson came overland from Wellington to New Plymouth, where he hoarded the steamer, which had conveyed His Excellency the Gover nor to Taranaki. Tho Governor was landed at the now breakwater, and

was pleased to express a high opinion of that rather notorious work. On ber voyage up to tho Manukau, the Hinemoa called in afKawhia, where a quantity of timber for the erection of oonstnbulary quarters was landed, Colonel Reader also went ashore to inspect tho post, and will remain till the Hinemoa returns on her down trip. With regard to the political business which b s brought the Premier to Auckland, nothing has yet transpired. Major At kinson had an Interview with Mr Whit nker dul'iiig tho course of this morning) and also had nonvol'sationS with Auck land members. The position of ailairs with reference to tho representation of the Cabinet; stands thus 1 Mr SWIMSOn, who Wottltl doubtless receive the portfolio if he would acCept it, positively refuse*. On no consideration will he take office j be may therefore be CoUnfcea out. The choice, then, lies 1-lec'ween Messrs Hurst, 1 .acock, Morris, and TVhytc. Tlio ' fact that the two latter represent country constituencies, and nlo utterly unknown to the great body of Auckland electors, renders It extremely Unlikely tlitlt . itllct-, trill He offered tho portfolio, bi_ Vvbuid foil lliilt ho could ifgltitiiulcly urge his claims to it. Tho choice, then, lies between Messrs Peacock and Hurst, and it is whispered that tho members of the Cabinet havo experienced considerable mental perturba tion over the final selection betweon these two gentlemen. Mr thtr _t has tho longest political ..to _enc*. ..ml thy __ Holiest cU'lin" Upolt the party, which Ministers cannot wholly ignore. Their main object, how ever, is not so much to satisfy party claims as to strengthen their position with the Houso and country; and they seem to think Mr Peacock has fewer violent opponents than the member for Waitemata. As tho matter now stands, wo believe the chances ore very strongly In favour of Mr l'cacb bit bcltifj; appointed. As to the port folio which will be awarded to the Auck land representative, we think tho North has a right to demand that the now Minister shall receive tho office which Mr .Johnston resigns. Tho portfolio of Public Works lias been Ik Id by Hawke's Bay, Canterbury, Ot.'igo, and Wellington in succession, and it is fair that the North should havo a turn. If tlio chosei. member is wise, he will refuso to accept oilice Hnlors lie feels tllitt his presence. in tlio Cabinet will give him some worthier position in tho House and country than at taches to the seals of a subordinate depart ment. With regard to tho proposal which has been mooted for tho elevation of Mr Reader Wood to the 1 lon-O with a seat in the Cabinet without jxirifolio, wo have no hesitation In saying that few men in the Legislative Council have had bettor claims to nomination, nnd probably no man who is available would manage the Oovornmont business hotter. It there are any circumstances which rentier it expedient on the eve of changes iH tho constitution of the Upper Chamber to mako further nominations, Mr Wootl is a very suitable titan; but in no ease would his elevation be accepted by Auok land as satisfying its title to representa tion in the Cabinet by a member of tho House of liopresontatives.

Tho Premier, (the IfOn. Major Atkinson), Is stopping tit tlio Northern Club.

Mr Gamble, agent for tho Pacific Mail S.S. Co., is iv receipt of a cablegram which states tho steamship /Coalandia left Sun Francisco on Sunday, October '21, being ono day after timo-tablu dale, and nitty bo ex pected ft)arrive Oil S.llurday, lOlli, oi'fcjtin tluy. litli November.

Mr Black, actuary for tho Australian Mutual Provident Association, am cd by the Waihora to-day on a tour of inspection. Ho was accompanied by Mr Lowe, the General Manager for Now Zealand,

The following telegram was received by Mr 1) G. MaaDonncll this morning:— " Arizona I Cut .'I feet reef, low lovol, carry ing good gold. - (Signed) Eli.VAltt) KfcKHEV COOI.SK."

Amohg tho passengers by tho Waihora from tho South today .Vns Mr Cameron, of tho well-known linn of tobacco manufac turers, Now York. Ho hits been some months in Sydney establishing a manufac tory there, and hits mado a tour of this colony on his way back to the United States. The linn have oxtonsivo trado con nections in this colony. It is on the cards that if the cultivation of tobacco attains any mugnltudo in New Zealand, Mr Cameron's linn will bo among tho com petitors for its manufacture

Tho cricket matches in tho Domain formed a source of attraction to a large crowd of spectators on Saturday after-

noon. A largo number of flubs were engaged, but in conscqucnco of tho Paku ranga Races others did not play. Our reports of the various matches will bo found on the fourth page of this evening's issue.

Constable Donovan arrived this morning from Wellington by the Waihora, anil will be stationed in this city. The constable bears tho reputation of being an active anil intelligent officer.

Tho sweepstakes race botween tho open sailing boats Mabel, Glance, ami Una for £1 per boat, which took photo on Saturday afteruuor. turned out very unsatisfactorily. Tlio weather proved calm, ami tho Mabel gavouptho contest at an early stage. Tho Glance finished first, but it is allowed that she paddled in. It is probable the ovent will be sailed over again.

The accounts submitted at tho mooting of tho Helensville Timber Company to-day showed n net prolit of t.1,1.!.,., from which it was decided to pay a dividend of ten per cent., tho Chairman remarking that tho balance would permit, t'le payment of n twenty-live per cent dividend, but it had been considered moro judicious to carry a balance forward. Tho Chairman referred to the increase and subsequent fall in tlio price of timber, but said their rates wore not nffoctedby market changes, and their profit was practically from cutting. Messrs A. Porter and R. A. McLeod wero re-olcotcd directors. Mr Koesing suggested an ex cursion party to the now mill as soon as it is in working order, and it was understood that an effort should bo made to arrange it, excursionists to pay their own expenses. Somo conversation also ensued on a pro posod llolonsvillo water supply, lint nothing definite was dono. Our report up poars elsewhere.

Captain Maync Reid, tho novelist, diod in London on Thursday last, in tho Gsth year of his ago. Ho was born in IS)!), in tho north of Ireland, and was intended to bo brought up for a minister of the Church of England ; but, liko Hook, his taste and in clination wore not in that direction. Ho possessctl an adventurous spirit, and travelled in tho United States, and dwelt for somo years in Mexico. He mado ex cursions up tho Red River, trading and hunting with the American Indians, and among theso people and tho proirie life of tho We .t he treasures mony incidents and facts which subsequently proved of so much servico to him in the composition of his numerous stories. He was a man of physical courago and somo patriotic feeling, and held a commission in tho Mexican War. In 1549 ho organised a body of mon in New York, and with tlio view of assist ing Kossuth in his struggles for the freedom of tho Hungarian peopio. This struggle proved a failure, and the novelist and patriot left togother for London, and alike sought for a livelihood in tho precarious province of literature. May no Reid lived for somo yoars in the Caledonian Road, and obtained a mengro subsistence by the writing of thoso tales of adventuro which havo given him a name in letters. 1 lis most popular stories are "Tho Rifle Rangers," "The White Chief," "Tho Hunter's Feast," "The War Trail," and "Tlio White Gauntlet."

The cricket match between Master Mariners and H.M. Customs officials, which took place on the North Shore recreation ground on Saturday afternoon, was of a specially interesting character, and attracted a large number of onlookers. Play com menced at 3 p.m., when the skippers wont to the wickets, and faced the bowling of Messrs Heighway and Hamlin. There was soon a great fall in timbcr,and eggs appeared plentiful, so that the market was quite glutted before tho last of the twonty-ono mariners were disposed of. Tho score then stood at 20, averaging slightly under ono for each player. Tho Customs representa tives then went to the wickets, and Captain Payntcr antl Collingwood wore elected bowlers. Runs came freely until Captains Collingwood, after some little practice, remembered how ho used to " do the trick " in tho olden times, and ho soon had the leather among tlio stick.., while Captain Payntcr, stimulated to extraordinary exertions by the success achieved, also did somo execution in the ranks of his adversaries. In duo courso the last wicket fell, when the scores were made up and found to total 64. The Master Mariners proceeded with their second innings, and proved much more suc cessful than during their previous experi ence with the willow, for when time was called ut six o'clock tho score stood at (ill, with six wickets to fall. Tho match was therefore drawn. The skippers have re quested Captain 1 ruddock to arrange tor tho return match to take plnec on Saturday afternoon next, at tho same time and place. Particulars of Saturday's match appear amongst other cricket nows on the fourth pago of this issue.

His Honor Mr Justice Gillies leaves to morrow for the South, for tho purpose of discharging Ids judicial functions in other parts of the circuit, and also of attend ing tho sittings of tho Appeal Court which commence at Wellington on tho 12th proximo. Amongst the cases set down for hearing there are no less than six from Auckland—an inordinately largo number. They are as follow : — Criminal side: Rcgina v. Scalton. Civil side : Bloomficld v. Coleman nnd others, Scotfc v. The Northern Steamship Company, Tlio Creditors' Trustee in Bankruptcy of Thos. Bray v. Bray and others, Stono V. Atkinson, Grice and another v, Ani Wata and others.

Meetings of shareholders In the Treasury and Navy G. M. Companies were to have |)9Cn II9KI to-tltty, but lapsed for want of quorums;

A meeting of the Chamber of CoiiJi'riCJrfco has been convened for to-morrow morning, forthc purpose of drafting a resolution re- U.U'di tig tho route of the southern extension from Te AlVntnutu of the North Island iHriiil tr'ini. lijijt. 1 , Tho resolution will bo presented to the Premier tO'iliOi'l'oW after noon at throe o'clock by a deputation frohi the Chamber.

Tho innocents who confide their money to Australian promoters of racing sweeps would bo greatly edified by a perusal of the series of articles which have been published In the "Melbourne Horald," under tho attractive heading i~" Our Black List of Swindling Sleeps.—Tuff Frauds EXfiosed. —By the ' Herald' Detective." Tl_6 sweeps which the writer has already exposed as unmitigated swindles are twelve in number — namely, "Orient," "Australasia," "Bonanza," " The Melbourne Turf Club," "Achilles," "Victory," "Albion," "Mara quita." "Diamond," "Melbourne Sweep Co. (Limited), " "Victorian Consultation Company," and " Pfo^fes. The anniversary service-? 6'f th'fe' Ne'V. ton Congregational School were held yesterday, and the weather being favourable, fh£ several services were largely attended. Tho Rev. T. Adams preached in the morning on the " Childhood of Moses ;" text, c. 2., v. 9, Book of Exodus. Tho afternoon's address to parents and children was delivered by tho RoY: VY. B. Potter, from St. Matthew's Gospel, c. 0, v; 3S. The evening discourse, by the Rev. J. Robortsori, M.A.; wus from Exodus, c. 12, v. 42. Tho senhdns were of a very practical character, and tlio selected hymns suitable to tho day. The collections amounted to t'f>o. Tho anniversary soiree will bo held to-morrow evening, when addresses will bo given by Revs. Mncfailanc, Miller, and Robertson, interspersed with sacred musical selections by the choir.

Wo are informed that the Board of Educa tion have deeidod not to allow, in tho future, musical or vocal tuition at tho Girls' High School to pupils resident in tho city or suburbs, exception only being made in favour of thorn} who como in from tho country districts. Tho determination is causing great dissatisfaction among tho parents, nnd Unless Vory cogent reasons can bo advanced for tho new departure, the effect is likely to militate seriously against the success and popularity of the establishment. Music, both vocal and Instrumental, has come to bo regarded as tin indispenHublo item In a young lady's educational equip ment, and it will not do for the Board of Education to ignore it of uiitler-estimate its importance

By the steamer Waihora, which arrived to-day, the New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Company received 72 Southdown sheep and -.'1 iambs.

Thoio this n good attendance at Mr Doran's varioty entertainment at the Opera House on Saturday evening. Tho perform ance was a repetition of that presented on tho proviousevening.

To the Editor : Sir,—Permit me, through your columns, to correct tho writer of a letter signed " Fair Play " in this morning's '' llornld.1' I wish to state that Mr Pooloy presented the prize to Miss Campbell at tho concert held on Saturday evening. " Fair Play" will, thoroforo, coo that ho is mis taken In his remarks about Mr Pooley objecting to givo tho prize to tho above named young lady.—l am, Ac., G. F. C.V.MI'IIKI.I..

A seaman named Peter Lennox was arrested by Sergeant Clnrko on a charge of deserting from tho ship Zoalandla.

An adjourned sitting Of tho District Court was hold to-day beforo His Honor Judge Smith. Mr Dilfaur Wade applica tion in tho caso of Winks artd Hall v. Bolton for execution to be stayed, and it was granted. Tho remainder of the sitting was occupied by the case of William Kirby v. K. B. Lusk, a claim for £100 damages for breach of contract by preventing the plaiiiiitlfrom completingn contract he had in lmntl bytakingenrthfroinundcrnenthLusk's Buildings in Duke-streot. Mr Tole ap peared lor plaintiff, and Mr H. H. Busk for defendant, Messrs Scaly and William Anderson (City Engineer) gave evidence, the latter deposing to tho impossibility of plaintiff excavating during tho winter months. Counsel on both sides addressed tho Bench, and His Honor resorved judgment, tho Court adjourning at 1 p.m.

Tho "Northorn Wniroa <!ar.etto" of Saturday has tho following:—A lnrge sperm whale has boon washed ashore on tlio West Coast beach. It has been secured by- Mr Savill, of Aratapu, and others, and arrangements aro boing made for extracting the oil. It is estimated that from 80 to 90 barrels of oil will bo obtained. Tho teeth and the whole of tho lower jaw are missing, giving tho appearance of the mammoth having been dead for some time. It has several harpoon wounds,ample evitlcnco that it must havo escaped from somo former captor, anil died eventually from tho effects of tho wounds received. As tho oil will average about £25 per barrel, itis a fortunate thing for tho lindors.

The patronngo bestowed upon tho steamer Waihora by the travelling officers of tlio Salvation Army during several recont trips led somo people to suppose that Captain Echo would bo suro to bo favoured with an other detachmont on tho present voyago; but, strange to say, not ono of tho numerous passengers could ovon claim connection with tho Army. Notwithstanding the unusual circumstance, Captain Edio can tako credit for a remarkably good run of 23 hours from Gisborne, which speaks well for tho speed of his vessel.

To tho Editor : Sir,—With vory con. sidcrnblo concern wc read the letter signed "J. Brookhouso " in your issuoof Saturday last ; but wc arc glad that the matter has been published, as it gives us not only an opportunity of explaining matters, but of stating facts as thoy are. On Saturday, the 20th Octobor, Mr Armstrong, in company with Mr Patterson, n wealthy runholdcr of Canterbury (who can bear witness to tho affair), returning from a drivo round tho neighbourhood, called at the Nowmarket Hotel and saw Mrs Daniels, who, in con sequence of tho barman being absent, in timated to Mr Armstrong her intention of dismissing him, and asked him to send out tho first thing on Monday morn ing n good all-round hand, and when Messrs and Patterson wore in tho trap returning homo sho reiterated her order. In consequence we sent out a man on Monday, but ho returned and said he did not suit; so wo sont another, and he re turned, saying Mr Daniels had novor given any order. In the afternoon Mr Daniels himself called, nnd after an explanation apologised, saying his wifo had not told him. So much for this matter ; but with regard to your footnote, permit us to re mark that we cannot bo responsible if people give u.s orders for servants, Ac, and thon either supply themselves or alter their mind. Our rulo, which is distinctly explained to every applicant for employmont, and is, besides, conspicuously posted tip in tho ollice, is 2s Gd, registration froo, when the applicant can take any placo open on tho bocks; and if, within one fortnight, we fail to place him or her in a situation, wo then advertise three'times in tho daily papers—a resort, however, which we seldom have to take.—Wo aro, &c., Armstrong & Co. Owing to tho length of tho performance, the cantata, " Tho Rescue of Harry Gray," at tho Theatre Royal, by the Band of Hopo Union Choir, will commence at 7.30 this evening. Somo excellent furniture is to be sold by Messrs John and E. Leytlon, near tho foot of Grey-street, to-morrow forenoon. Tho furniture is the property of a party leaving tho colony, and Is almost now. On account of hurried arrange ments, the salo could only be announced in this issue of tho Star. , Tho Fire Brigndo Amateur Dramatic Society will give tho first of two entortainments to-night at Abbott's Opera House, viz., " Old Honesty,' concluding with tho farce of tlio "Two Gay Deceivers." Tho members of the Artillery Band will render the musical parts. To-morrow evening the Waitemata Minstrels string hand will kindly perform tho musical ac companiments. Wo understand that tickets for the Remuera Social Union on Wednesday evening have been all disposed of. The Committee have resolved to adhere closely in future to the rule that admission shall bo by tickot only procured from a member of Committee. Messrs Garrett Bros., with their usual enterprise, has arranged to opon thoir business on Wednesday next. "Domestic" Sewing Machines, Best and Simplest.—SliAKitsi'KAß and Co., Sole Agents, Quccn-strcet.—[A»vt.[ Messrs J. A. Tolk and C. W. Cave (lato of Travel's and Cave, Wellington) have entered into partnership as Barristers and Solicitors and wil carry on businoss at thoir offices, next Bant; of Now Zealand, Queen-Street, Auck land.— [ADVT.I

CABLEGRAMS.

[BBtf__H'S TBttt-lfAMl.,]

tlio Marquis and Marchioness of torno Loavo Canada. (Received October 29, 11 a.m.)

OTTAWA, October 27. The Mal'quls and Marchioness of Lome have sailed for England, tho Oovetnor Goncrnlshlp of tho 'Dominion having been formally assumed by the Marquis of Lands' down n.

2lildf.it. <jh.(ir_.eii.-i_o *ftff Bulgaria,

Co_ssTANT'i_»C.l''i.B, Or .otier 27<

Intelligence is to hand from Sotia _ii.!t the foktlctf*S between Russia and Bulgaria, which for riouto time past havo been strained, have noti fet_o__etnostunfriendly. Russian officers who were acting Ha Aides deC.iinp f.O Prince Alexander have bftt'il >'c: called by it'.cj .bar. Prince. Alexander 6n his part has dismissed hW Mrriistef of. War; a Russian, and all Russian offrtftitti Ji'r fh<_' Bulgarian service. Ho has furtheftto+'e' ordered all Bulgarians now in Russia forth with to return to their own country.

Thtr Alliance Between Germany, Austria, and Italy.

V ___■_.._>, October 20,

At the sitting of tho Austrb-f/tffitf'rfVHi delegations to-day, Count Knlnoky, Mliilli ter of Foreign Ailairs, in the eourso of a speech took occasion to emphasise tho cordiality existing between Austria, Ger many, find Italy, and added that the re lations' with Russia were in their normal state, the tone of Hit! Russian Press being the sole clement of disquiet.

(Received September29—ll u.irt.) Commercial Report.

London, October 27.

Consols remain at 101 J. The bank rate of discount remains at II per cent. The market rats has risen to 3, New Zealand securities—s per cCiit. 10-10 )'ian, 104$ ; 5 per cent. 18S0 loan, 10G . -J j pev cent.- 1870' 1904 loan, 101.}; 4 per cent, inscribed stock, 102. • • > Tho market fo_- colonial breadstuff's i:t flat, and prices nominal. Adelaide wheat, ex store, is 455; New Zealand wheat, ox store, 37s (id to 43s (id; Adelaide flour, ex store, 325. The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is ly7i)0,000 (matters, a decline of 80,000 quarters during tho week. Australian tallow is quiet, and ptices have further fallen a sixpence per cwt., best beef being to-day quoted at 39s and best mu'ttoii 40s Od. Australian hides arc in good demand, and prices are Jth of a jienny higher.

[sriX'l.-I. TO THE I'KES.S ASSOCIATION.]

Big Land Speculation In Queensland.

London, October 27. A company is projected, with a capital of a quarter of a million, to purchase and stock the Carandatta property in Queens land. British Consul in Madagascar. Mr Graves, at present Consul in Samoa, succeeds Mr Annesley in Madagascar. Frotoctlon olf Cablos in War Times. Tho Paris Conference has reserved the question of tlio protection of submarine telegraph cables as neutral in time of war, for further parleying botween the Powers. Impeachment Of tho French Govornmont. Throo Bonapartist deputies in tho French Chambers have given notice of thoir inten tion to formally impeach the presont Govornmont, but tho grounds on which this is to be done arc not assigned. Commercial Relations of Belgium and tho Colonies. The King of tho Belgians, shaking at Bourard, said he hojied soon to sco per manent business relations established between Antwerp and Sydney, especially in regard lo Australian wool. The Geodetic Conferenco, held in Rome, has advised the universal adoption of the moridian of Greenwich.

Tho LtiHitnnia, tho first of tho Orient Company's emigrant steamers, will sail from Plymouth on December 11th a full ship.

AUSTRALIAN

HonAKT, October 27. Tho Tasmanian Parliament has been pro rogued until tho middle of December.

Tea for tho Colonies,

Mkluoitk.ve, October 27.

Private advices from Foochow state that tho market has virtually closed. It is stated that tho export of tea to tho colonies this season will be live million lbs. less than last year.

Now V.M.C.A. Buildings at Sydney, Sru.NEY, October 27.

_vf rs Hninpson laid tho foundation stone of tho now building for tho Sydney Young Men's Christian Association to-day. Five thousand persons were present, and much enthusiasm was displayed on tho occasion. Australian Crickot Toam for England.

Melbourne, October 27

It has now been definitely decided that an Australian team of cricketers shall proceed to England next yoar.

SCINTILLATIONS.

TllK Premier is in Auckland.

Sir Win. Jorvois is visiting New Plymouth. " llescuo of Harry Gray" at Theatre Royal this evening. The " Poverty Bay Standard " has died a second time. According to Brown, that's final.

A coal seam, Bft. thick, has been dit coverod at Raglan.

A Work of Fiction.— Tho wcather prophot's almanac. Tlio boating season oponcd at Timaru last Saturday. Dunedin tramways aro to bo oxtended to tho suburb of St. Clair.

Col. Header inspects tho Constabulary nt Kawhia to-day.

Good finds of ambergris have boon mado rocently on the Raglan coast. "Tho Telophono" is the title of a new papor started at Gisborne. Mr Whitakcr probably loaves for tho An nexation Conferoneo by steamer on 12th November.

" Charity," said tho proverb, " begins at homo." Yes, and in most eases onds there also.

5,500 young trout havo been sent for dis tribution through tho streams of North Can terbury.

Does tho telegraph wiro go round tho world ? No, it just oxtends from polo to polo ! Tho Otngo Hussars held military sports on Suturday last, which wero most success ful.

A wrestler with words and phrases wants to know if a man is too large or too small when ho cannot contain himself.

An old woman named Sarah Kitchlc was found drowned in a lagoon near Greymouth on Saturday morning last. This morning's " Horald" speaks of " Lazarus and wives." Perhaps Granny will kindly say how many wives Lazarus

At Invorcargill lately, a clergyman said that on account of tho labours of the Salvation Army " thero wero no Protestant prisoners in the gaol."

Paterangi Checso Factory is to start next Monday. Mr .1. Mead, choesemakor, undertakes to mako choose from 000 gallons of milk daily for 1200 for the first year.

The Ancient Order of Druids has 25 lodges with 1,022 members in tho Australa sian colonies. Total capital, i,.,.172 lis lid.

Otago Hussars were reviowed yesterday by Lieutenant-Colonel Stavely, after a week's drill. Heavy rain put a damper on the proceedings.

A native woman at Aotoa has given birth to a child with two facos and only one head. It is three months old, but not ex pected to live.

Tho philosophic Josh Billings remarks :— " Tharo may be stitch a thing az an impossi bility, but it never haz been fully disko.ered yot."

Capt. Staunars, of the barquo Jasper, whilo on a voyago from Mauritius to Dun edin, reports discovering a now island in latitude 4730 and longitude 27\ Fifty-one ratepayers of Kihikihi havo petitioned tho Governor to constitute that place a town under the Town Districts Act of 1881.

Tho following is extracted from a smart boy's composition on "Babies":—"The mother's heart gives 4th joy at tho baby's Ist 2th."

Auokland awoke yesterday morning to find all her pavements inscribed with the name "Old Honesty." This seemed flatter ing ; but a suggestion of Bankruptcy Court processes was found in the fact that the in scriptions were made by means of " white wash I" The appearance of the legend in front of certain people's premises gave rise to no small amount of joking.

The Scott-Edwards walking natch at Christchurch closed on Saturday night, the New Zealand representative being defeated by one mile and one lap. 3,000 persons witnessed tho final struggle. The distances covered in tho 48 hours wero :—Edwards, 192 miles 16 laps; Scott, 191 miles 15 laps.

THE ANNEXATION OF NEW GUINEA.

Gonoi.il Mi-dyer's Expedition to Start

Shortly.

[SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION. J

LoNiion, October 27. I_.__.cb Bis.HAl«,_ has been servcrcly criti cised in Berlin fen' neglecting to acquire jtfc .' Guinea for tho Bmpii'C/

The '?Spectator" considers it now to be impossible (or Knglnnd to allow irregular expeditious-such ;is Gem oral Maclvors, to adventure in New Guinea.

t'snsrni Maclver persists in Ms J*«w Guinea jn'o.le.e'.^and it is stated that the ex peditiou will sail bslore Christinas.

Conferonco o! Aefitf__.G6ne.al,

London, October2o,

A feci-«SS h growing in official circle's, in favour of a >_ odilied annexation of New OuinCrt, and the' establishment of a British iifbte'ctorrtto over the P.icifl. Islands sulii cie./'t id preV'erit an increase of foreign in fluence over theiii.

A conference of [ho AgCnts 1 .eneralisfobc held shortly for the purpose of reporting to the Australasian Conference in Sidney on tho latest phases of tho Pacific annexation question.

ACCIDENT AT THE CAVALRY BUTTS.

(BY TKLEGHAI'II—OWN COUKKSI'ONDiSNTr)

Ti2 AwAMCTtj, this day. '_?_ ft} wounded bandsman, James Went, has just (11.40 a.;.,) expired. An inquest will be held to-mon _ .(■ I _fo>-o Mr Crosham, the Coroner for the district,

SUPREME COURT.—This Day.

In Chambers.

(Before tireltmot Mr .Tustice Gillies.)

Pkoiiati., Kit:.—Probate wns granted in re tieoi-ge Sinclair Douglas (det.ei.Hcdl, and tlio probate order in re Elizabeth Harris (deceased) was renewed.

K.'.uisTKA'n.iy ok Ti'i'i.i:.--Mr iJufaur moved under "The Deeds Registration ActY 1865."f0r an order to register copy of certificate of title of l'akernhi No. 1, which was grtimetl. i'AV.MKN'T OF TUL'MT Kt'NDS.—Mr Hrookfiold moved under The Maori Funds Invcilment Act, 1X1.3, that certain trust funds should be paid to Wirihana Tnkaanini. — His Honour directed that the petition should be served on Kiria and all the trustees, and tho matter set tlown for henrrhig on the 21st December. DISKI'-KKKD. — The following matters were allowed to stand over:—Motion by Mr Cavo under the Public Works Act, ISSZ, for fixing of time and place for sitting of Compensation Court to hear claim of Oxley's summons in re Kuraka lo Hura and others v. llarete Tamlhana and others to shew cause why question of law should not bo decided be fore trial of lAition' summons for similar pur pose in ro llori PHa>> and- others v. 1 lariat a Taraolea and others.

In Banco.

Rout. Cooi-eu v. W. Coleman, J. i. C/.AHKE, W. 1,. K..KS, and Wi Pi.m-;.—Mr Cotter, for the defendants, moved that the action should be dismissed (or want of prosecution.—Mr Thco. Cooper appeared for the plaintiff.—After hear ing the learned counsel His Honor dismissed the notion with costs.

P. Quinn v. Mercury Bay Timber Co.— Mr Hcskcth, for tlio plaintiff,'moved for an in junction to restrain the defendants from erecting booms, or driving logs down, or doing anything calculated to impede and obstruct the naviga tion of the Kalmarama River, Mercury Buy.— Mr Campbell, for the defendants, to otfer oppo sition.—llia Honor decided to defer the matter until the first sitting in banco, after his return from the South.

Cni-.i).tors' Trustee in Bray's Estate v. Cant and Others.—Mr l.ochfort, on behalf of the defendants, moved that tho Sheriir should he directed to pay amount of levy herein to them.—There was no opposition, and the order was duly made.

BRIGHT SMILE GOLD MINING COMPANY.

Annual Mooting.

The annual meeting of shareholders in the Bright Smile Gold Mining Company (Limited) was held at Mr D. G. MacDonncll's ofllco this afternoon. Mr Schorff occupied the chair.

Diuectohs' RuroßT.—'flic Directors' report staled that in connection with tho first year's operations it could not be otherwise than gratifying to note that no call has been made on the Company's capital and that the money derived lroni the sale of promoters' shares ut the formation of tho Company lias been more than ample to carry on opera t ions, which have been so successful as to enable the directors to declare dividends amounting in the gross to £900, leaving a balance to tlio Com pany's credit of «1 JI 8s 7d, with liabilities nil. The success of the Company's operations were attributed in a large measure to Mr James Gttrvcy, the mine manager.—The report was adopted. Mink Manager's REPORT. — This report showotl that the quantity of quartz produced in the mine during tho year amounted to '250 loads, yielding |l,2Kiozs. lldwts. smelted gold, valued at £2,310 Ills lOd. Tho managor also intimated his intention of continuing tho drive towards Jamaica ground, which will open a now block with 90ft. of hacks. It is also proposed to sink a winze below tho present level for the opening of a new ground at a greater depth, and bring ing in drive from the Extended tunnel to con nect with. There will he übout 200 ft. to drive, but the prospects warrant the undertaking and promise satisfactory results. Tho managor also advised that a cross-cut should bo driven from the present lovol to intersect a parallel reef about »oft. distant, which yielded about lOozs, gold to tho ton in the upper lovcls. Balance-sheet. — Receipts: To salo pro moters' shares, £318 10s; gold, £3,250 0s Id; from sale of tailings, £59 Ss lOd; refund Extended li.M. Co., 9s (id: total, £3,058 Ss Sd. Expendi ture : Wages, £1,1)7S jis Id ; ironmongery, -^160 Vti 3d; carting, £141 Os; crusliing, £1:2 5s 9d : timber and smithing. *MS 17s lid ; sundries, £14(1 5s !)d ; dividend, £990; balance, £U3 Bs7d: total, £3,COS Ss Sd.

DIKRCTORS. —The retiring directors were Messrs Vines and it. Mncdonnld. Messrs Mel ville ami Carrick were elected to fill the vacancy. AUDITOR.—Mr Mcnzics was elected auditor to tho company. Thanks.—A voteof thanks wero passed to Mr .lames Gnrvey, mine manager, for his energy in tho management of the mine during tho past year. A vote of thanks was also accorded to tho retiring directors. This concluded the business.

ELLERSLIE SPORTS.

Entries on Saturday Night

Entries for the Ellcrslic Sports on Novem ber oth were received on Saturday evening by Mr R-Ellis. For tho 150 Yards Handi cap there aro 12, for tho 440 Yards Handi cap 12, the Mile Handicap 17, and the Two Mile Walking 9 entries. They are as follow :—

150 Yards.—S. McKinlay, D. Orr, H. Donald, E. O'Hare, F. Ellis, W. Woods, B, Ellis, W. Jones, J. Pickering, R. White side, M. Monnock, and W. Mettam.

440 Yards.—S. McKinlay, D. Orr, T. Grubb, F. Ellis, C. Donald. J. Taylor, W, Mettam, J. Bickering, J. Carpenter, M, Monnock, E. O'Hare, and B. Ellis.

Two Mile Walking.—J. Cutler, A. Hendry, W. Ramsay, H. Huckstep, W, Houston, H. Jones, W. Walsh, S. Good man, and R. Whiteside.

One Mile Handicap.— T. Grubb, J. Cosson, G. Cutler, W. Thompson, D. Mc- Kinlay, W. Coe, .las. Brown, A. Daly, H. Huckstop, T. Stewart, R. Hill, Jas. Hendry, D. Waters, S. Goodman, A. Mollis, J. Fnlkonor, F. Lipseombe.

Two Mile Bicycle.—G. Thwnitos, J, Clarke, E. A. Downc.

The bicycle race has been loft ot.en until Thursday next. Entries to bo left with Ml' Cooper, halter, Queen-street.

Auckland Sharemarket.

October 29. Colonial Hank—Sellers, 15s Spilth British Insurance—Buyers, 555; scllers.dGs Union Insurance—Sellers 25s Union Sash and Door—Sellers. £7 >0s Auckland Timber—Sellers, ii.. 2s 6:1 New Zealand Timber—Sellers, £517s fid New Zealand Loan and Mercantile—£s 10s; buyers, £o 2s fid ; sellers, to 15s Kuranui Hill—Buyers, 2s ; sellers, 2s Id Queen of Beauty—Sellers, 2s 7d Prince Imperial—Sellers, 30s Darwin—(is 'Jd, 7s (Id \Vniorongomai—ls Id Wcrahiko —*s "d Premier— 2s :-'d, 2sOd ; sellers, 12s9d Now Find—Sellers, lis

JOSEPH NEWMAN, (Jiairtnan,

OUTRAGE AT ONEHUNGA.

A M_WKnCl.Ft._- disturbance occurred on Saturday evening on the Onehunga Wharf, which resulted in a violent attack being made upon Rudolph Prowl, providore of tho s.s. Douglas, The row arose out of a mis understanding about the food supplied to tbesailors —nscaman, JohnMcArthur, being the principal assailant, McArthur, a man of morose disposition, grumbled at tho providore, who seemed unable to satisfy tho seaman's highly-cultivated taste, and he vowed lie would eat mutton no longer; he wanted a change of diet; he did not sign for tho j mutton perpetually, he said. Prowl ex pressed his willingness to satisfy McArthurif possible, but assured him that he must bo content with mutton for a few days, where upon McArthur knocked him down, and beat him most unmercifully about the head find body, and then made his escape. Ser geant Green arrested the accused this morning on warrant, anil the case will b» heard to-IMO**«W (Mr Napier for complain ant). Prowl*, head is bandaged, and his face and body' bear marks of gross ill. treatment.

HELENSVILLE TIMBER COMPANY.

AnniltJl Mooting: of Shareholders,

The annual meeting ef the shareholders of the Helensville Timbei* Company was held this forenoon, Mr Arthur Bull presiding. There were about a dozen shareholders; presCKil.-

The Secretary (Mr J. Milne):' read the' directors' report, Which' Was as follow. ;—- Your directors hale' pleasure in presenting their report and balance-sheet for year end i ing 29th September. The mi'_fl and ! machinery havo been maintafrved in efficient working order. The cost of all repairs, besides the sum. of £327 4s fid for deprecia tion, )>ns been charged to revenuo accswnt.. The balaflce of year's trading shows a met profit of £1,89* 13s sd, which, added to t\m amount brought forward from last year,, makes a total of £_,010 14s Id to be dealt with. Your directors pftrpose to write oil £11?. 3< Od, the balance of preliminary expenses, nnd £182 14s for directors' feet.., and to pay a dividend of 10 per cent., amounting to £569 lis, leaving a Balanco oif £1,045 7s 4d to be carried forward to profit and loss new account. During the year Mir H. Bi'cr. n resigned his scat at the Board of Directors, <Y_d your directors, in atcordanct) with the powC7B conferred upon thorn by the Articles of Association, elected Mr A. Porter to fill the vacancy. The directors \ retiring by rotation are Messrs A. Porter i and R. A. 'McLeod, who arc eligible for ro electfor..- BALANCE-SHEET. DR.—CfSpMa.l, 1,000 shares at £5, £2ff,(JW: Is sued J.SGO share, at £5, £7,800J 29 share* at _~», 20s paid, £20 ;; Ins* uXpaiU calls, £30 ; bill* pay able, £2,12!) 13s ; N _t_oiial Bank of New Zealand (Limited) £2,451 Is Ali i National Bank outstand- I ing cheques, £217 ,Ss ; l&Mt} erediters, £737f2a ; lOd; balanco of profit and IOBa-anJCBUBt, £2,010 lis; ' Id. Total, £ 5,078 i7s Id. Crt. — Freehold property, £192! r 'g 6d: prc [ limimiry expenses, £1 3 3s 9d; _o»H buddings, machinery, and railway sidiiig, £6&U lis 9d ; less depreciation. £3i7 Is 6d ; sundry debtors. £2,71112s Id J timber at mill and yards, *6,222 ls ; 8tl; cash in haiW, £12 10* Id: total, £1&,0.» Ha : id. .

PROFIT &Od lobs account. To geneual expenses, discounts, and commis sion, £2,531 (is Id ; wanes and salaries, £3,535 7s< 3d ; depreciation, £327 Is 6d ; baloncev £2,010 list Id : total, £8,407 12 2d.

By balance from 30th September, 1882, _ESI7 0» 8d; rents of houses, *70 2s Gd ', gross proftte. £8,020 9s Od: total, £8,107 12a 2d.

In moving the adoption of the report, tho Chairman said it was not usual in the first year to look for the most.favourable results, but the shareholders would see that thei returns were quitesatisfneto-ry, A dividend of ten per cent, had been declared, but it, would be seen by tho accounts that they had a balance sufficient to allow a dividend! of twenty-five per cent. ; but they preferred to pay the smaller dividend and carry tho remainder forward.—Mr Keesing seconded the adpotion of tho report, which was agreed to. Directors,—Messrs A. Porter and R. McLeod were re-elected directors.

Purchase.—ln reply to Mr Kecsing, the Chairman said at a sale of Crown lands the* other day some timber land in their neigh bourhood was offered, and they bought a great portion of it. Certain shareholders bought tho remainder. They preferred flint it should be bought by their own share holders rather than having competing com panies or outside individnals stepping in. The meeting concluded with votes of thanks to tho manager (31» Moorel, the secretary (Mr Milno), and other officials, and also to the chairman.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

[Before P. A. Philips, Esq., J.P.]

Drunkenness.— Four persons were finocf ss, two 10s, and Mary Davis 20s, or seven days.

DikorderlyConduct.— Charles Beck was charged with being drunk nnd disorderly in Albert-street on Saturday.—Constable Carroll deposed that prisoner was disturbing the neighbourhood with hideous noises nt ono o'clock on Sunday morning.—Fined 20s, or seven days.

Vagrant Act.—Alexander Chapman was committed to prison for fourteen days on a charge of vagrancy.

Offensive. — William Harkins wast charged, on summons, with committing an offensive act in tho shop of Messrs Gibbons, grocers, on the 20th inst., and refusing to desist when requested to do so.—Mr Mnhony appeared for the prosecution, and said that in consequence of defendant's mis conduct on the Saturday night, Mr Gibbons was compelled to send for a con stable or put up his shutters. Ho might say that Mr Gibbons did not wish to put defendant to unnecessary trouble, but as this was not the first time that prosecutor bad boon annoyod by defendant, he would ask that defendant be bound over in his own recognisances to keep the peace.—Harkins, who is known as a saw sharponer, said ho had certainly acted foolishly, and thought tho request was reasonable— Ordered to bo bound over in tho sum of £20 to keop the peace for three months, and to pay expenses.

Failinu to Support.—Joseph Carter was called, but did not appear to show cause why ho should not contribute towards the support of his son in the Lunatic Asylum. —Mr Hudson Williamson appeared in this case, which was adjourned until to morrow.

MINING NEWS.

The following items are extracted from managers' reports received this morning :— Emily (To Aroha).—Good prospects have been obtained in largo reof, and the small leader is still carrying gold, The man ager intends to start a lower level, the country being soft.

Prince Imperial. —.During the past week 234 loads of quartz have been reduced to 832 ounces amalgam, making the total quantity now on hand 2,210 ounces. There has also been 7cwt of specimens and picked stono crushed for 1.40S ounces amalgam. No. 2 lead in stepes above No. 5 level continues to look well, and has pro duced fully 4^cwt of specimens and stone for the week. The drive in No. 1 reef at No. 4 levol is in 332 feet from the break. The reef has greatly improved in the drive, being now a well-defined body of quartz, carrying splendid minerals. The stopes are also looking well and tho dirt is shaping better at the batteries. Drive at No. 3 level is in 25 feet, and the reef maintains a promising appearance, gold being freely met with every breaking down. Tokatea.—Tho mine manager's report: —" No. 7 Level: Since date ot last report tho lcador in No. 7 level has split up into a number of small veins, some of them con tinuing with the courso of the drive, but tho bulk of them has gone off in a northerly direction. As it would not be advisable to follow them into tho foot-wall country, I havo kept the level on the left veins, which aro taking out the average bearings of the main lodo channel, and direct for the big reef. During tho latter end of the week the stopes havo been very poor ; a few colours havo been seen but not sufficient to warrant us saving tho quartz. The pros pecting stopo, abovo the No. 7 level, was carrying a well-formed leader with a pay able show of gold, but on Saturday it broke up ; if it don't improve in a day or two more, wo will shoot into the floor and pros pect for the gold going down. In the in termediate, Nos. 1 and 2, the quartz looks promising, and may improve on further opening out the ground. I put the instru ment on the leader cut by the contractors in the Oak level, and I find that it is on the boundary where intersected in the drive with an overlie into the Oak ground of 3 feet in six, and in the same proportion dip ping into tho Tokatea. When circum stances will permit, it's woll worth pros pecting, and should bo done conjointly by the two companies, as it will prospect for both mines.

" There is nothing fresh from the Tribute).. We intend to start the battery next week, and crush the stuff we have on hand.— Joiix Hall.'

TBtE r AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY, OCTOBEft' 29, 1883.



HL. POSSENISKIB, • TAILOR ARD HABITMAKEB,. SHORTLAND-STREET, Begs to thank the inhabitants of Auckland and ' surrounding districts foi their patronage hlther ,to, and to Inform thorn that ho has 7, REMOVED TO PREMISES OPPOSITE ?•. •*• CLARK & SONS' WAREHOUSE, whor» he trusts to receive a continuance of 'their favours. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF I?SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, Consisting ojt ENGLISH, SCOTCH, GERMAN, AND |V FRENCH MATERIALS, S^JOBT to Hand ex s.s. Doric, Manapouri, and Others. - -pETIRING FROM BUSINESS! SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! selling off! John Ijeck. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. ' RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. i . RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. I, HIS WELL-ASSORTED STOCK BELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! !$/AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. 1 RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. ;..':■■' RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. PREMISES LET. (SELLING OFF! '< SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! ||jBTOCK MUST BE CLEARED. 1 ', ]:.' ! J.:. ALL ACCOUNTS not paid beforo 31st I OCTOBER will be handed to his Solioi- I , t vtor for recovery, | ONE MONTH |l| AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. _ll_3Cjt VWra °N ' BMITH« AND FIR.TH {J lr" ; " HAVE FOR SALB:-



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