SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH »Al,.a •, To . nu)m)U . jiurning, 10.18 SUNSET.-This Evening, 5.53 SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning. 5.51 MOON'S AGE.—Last Quarter, 21th, 5.33 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

Argyle, s.s., Xorris. from Whangarei

DEPARTURES. Glencig. s.s., Johnson, for Tanranga Doric, s.s., Metcalfe, for Wellington

Vessels Expected.

London.—Laiara, barque, K.L.H.D., June 18; Asterion, barque, June 19; llermi one, ship, W.T.R.D., July 13; Otaki, ship, P.G.W.Q,, August 2; Ganymede, barque, July 25; Antares, Piako, and Candidate, loading.

Glasgow. — Embleton, barquo, AY.M.J.I!., June 2 (via Dunedin); Helen Denny, H.M.T.D., July 5; Akaroa, July 25.

New York.—lrene, brigantine, July 17.

Boston.—Clara MoGillivray, barque, Juno 2. Southern Pouts. — Jano Anderson, from Dunedin.

Stdnky.—Albert the Good, brig, via Xew. castle.

EXPORTS.

Per Doric—l 7 bales leather, 20 bales wool, 8 casks tallow, 92 cases gum and a quantity of flax.

Inwards Coastwise.— Zilluh, from Thames, with 24,000 ft. suwn timber; Progress, from Ngunguru, with 31,000 ft. timber; Mercury, from Tairua, with 22,500 ft. timber, 17,000 shingles.

Outwards Coastwise.—Progress, for Whan prapoa; Fawn, for Coromandel; Mercury, for Tairua; Mochau, for Turangu Creek.

Tho s.s. Southern Cross may be expected to arrive from Giiborne early to-morrow.

Tho schooner Aurora arrived at Lyttelton from Kaipara yesterday.

The brig Mersey lias cleared outwards at the Customs for Helensvillo,

The schooner Golden Isle and the brigantinc Matautu. for Suva via Tairua, entered out wards at the Customs to-day.

Tho barqueßuttermcrehauled into the stream this morning preparatory to sailing for New castle.

Tho brigantinc Island Lily left Timaru for Auckland yesterday, with 1,070 sacks oats, 50 sacks wheat.

The s.s.Omaporo left Timaru for this port yesterday, with 1,000 sacks wheat, 20 sacks flour, 20 cases preserved meat.

Tho s.s. Doric left for Wellington at 12.30 to day. Sho took several the names of which were published in our last issue.

The s.s. Argyle arrived from Whangarci at 10.39 p.m. yesterday. Passengers: Messrs Marsdon, Green, Campbell, French, Bennett, Mitcholson, Caldwcll. Alderton, Farthing, Han log, Malavey. McLeod, Curtney, lleape, Steven son, Dickey, Mcsdames liishop and 2 children, Kuddoll. MeKenzie, and Aimer, Misses. Sec combo, McLeod, and Alexander. Cargo: 3(5 bags gum. 10 sacks fungus, 20 boxes eggs, 8 sacks rungu3, 2,000 feet timber.

i MANrjRES.-Bonedust, Sydney, £9 10s to 810, . according to quality; boneflour, £8; Auckland, i£7 to £8 10s: Peruvian guano, £18; Maiden : Island, £8 ; Huon guano, small lots, £5 to £G, ( bags included; Hurst's chemical manure, BU Hay and Corn MAUKET.-Wholesolo: Maize, ' i local, 2a lOd to 3s; oats, 2s id to 2s 6d; wheat, . ! 4s 6d to is 9d ; fowl, 3s; barley, 2s 9d to 3e 3d; i malting barley, 5s to 5s 3d ; hay, meadow, per | ton, pressed, £0 to £6 ss; lucerne, do., £« to ' J26 10s (nominal); straw, per load, life to £1 10s ; ! chaff, mixed, £5; oaten chaff, £G; hay, oaten, ! to to £(!; clover, £5 10s to £(!; potatoes, per ton, I £3159 to £1 os. Retail: Maize, 3sud to la; oats, do., 2s 9d to 3s 3d; bran, per lOOlbs., 0s; sharps, | perloolbs.,6s: wheat, fowl, per bushel, 3s 6d to 1 is; barley, feed do., 3s Cd to 4s; bay, per cwt., 6s Gd to 7s; lucerne, do., 7s lid to Ss; oaten, do | . 03 to 7s; straw, do., 3s to Is; chaff, d0.,.65t0 , . 7s Cd.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES.

Douglas, s.s., McArthur, for Waitara Hannah Mokau. s.s., Dale, for Waitnra Lalla Rookh, s.s., Bailey, for Waitara

Tho s.s. Lnlla Ilookh left for Waitara last night with 50 cases apples, 7 eases onions, 33 coils wire, 20 boxes soap, and 3 packages.

The steamera Hannah Mokau and Douglas leftabout 4.30 p.m. yesterday for Waitara. The latter conveyed thither 136 sash weights, 30 coils wire. 2 cases iron, 132 drain pipes, 20 bags rice, 11 bundles ridging, 20 gunnies and 10C mats sugar, 15 boxes candles, S7 packages sundries, and tho following passengers—Messrs lilair, J. Way- Staff, Lowe and J. Manson.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

HELENSVttLE, this day. The brig Wave was towed from Port Albert to the Heads on Wednesday.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Pout Chalmers, yesterday.

Sailed: Waihora. Passenger for Auckland Miss Murdoek. For Sydney: Mr Henderson.

London', September 19.

Arrived: Rewi, from Timaru; Monarch and Inchmurren, from Lyttelton; Waimea, from Wellington.

Hokitika, this day. The Walpara has returned to Hokitika after being bar-bound at Okarito.

Tauuanoa, this day Arrived: Glenelg, from Auckland, 8.30 a.m.

COMMERCIAL.

EVENING Stak Office, this day. lIONTER iND NOLAN'S WEEKLY REPORT. Horses: There has been continued animation in the market. Notwithstanding that a good many h.uVo beon brought forward.prices did not alter materially. At the Durham Yards on Fviclay tuero was a good muster and steady ■<—-competition throughout the sale, but no note worthy alteration in values. Wool, hides, and skins: There wasbrisk competition for hides and skins, and prices were fully sustained. Hides sold at from 2}d to 3Jd ; skins, from Is 9d to 4s 5d each. Cattle: There has been a large supply of stores, and also of dairy cows, but as a rule the latter have beon of inferior description. Fat beasts were insuiHoiont for requirements, •>, and resulted In an upward tendency in A prices. The Newmarket Yards were illlod "with stores, and quite tho usual number Ml! dairy cows were ottered, but fat beasts were •^^T") ""Nely in. avera?o number. For dairy cows »M»T\wa3 slow, and inferior animals woro birtrtiruAo dispose of. A large number of stores difficult 4°sed of at prices showing an advance -"Were disnV to 10s each. Sheep: There has been of from"•*J?l.v. and prices had a tendency to eood snnforagos being scarcely up to previous fecede Tu-es aud lambs sold at 15s; fat owes, week F M to 10s Bel; wethers, 10s to 22s 6d; from -llc/om 10s Gd to 17s. Pigs were again in lambs, f-PPly, and pricos had rather an upward short s^oy.

iondernANics and co.s weekly report.

y Telegraph].—At Parawai, on Thursday, fat tTMe wore plentiful, and o£ choico quality. rAices were steady at about 21s per lOOlbs. Sheep wero in small supply; good wethers mado 18s 9d to 24s fid each. Lambs were offered much in excess of requirements, and were much lower than last week; best pens mado lls 9d to 15s each; smaller ones, 5s to 6s.

ALFRED BUCKLAND'S WEEKLY UEPORT.

At tho Haymarket on Friday last, fodder scarcely maintained previous prices; best values were from 4s 9d to 5s 3d tho cwt Oats, varying with sample from 2s 6d to. 2s 8d; maize 2s Gd to 2s lOd tho bushol: inferior bono manure, £4 tho ton. The herse markot was fairly well supplied, and late prices obtained. Stronsr medium draught, £30: a medium-sized four-year-old ontire colt by Lord Derby, £80; ana a similar colt by Loch Fergus, £80: were among those sold. At the hido and skin sale on Tuesday, sound hides ranged from Sid to 33d the lb.; tallow, 253 tho cvrt.; but cVers' sheopskins, Is and Is ljd each; station skins, Is Id to 3a 4d each. At Pokorio but few cattle wore yarded, but at Drury thoro was a Jaree muster o£ stock of all kinds, and a full attendance of buyers, but no improvement in values over lato markets, but the inquiry for eood young cows near calving continues. At Kemuera, on Thursday, dairy stock ranged from £i to £7 each. Grazing cattle were in bettor Inquiry. Fat cattlo in less than usual number, but with no im- Tjrocomeut on last week's values. Prices ranged from 2is to 27s per 1001b3. Averages wow :_J. WaUaee, Waiiiku, 28 steers, £817s Od; Waikato Land Association, 21 steers, £9 lls ; Japaes Tay lor 8 steers, £9 Sd 6d: J. Dingle, New Plymouth, 30 steers. «10 Ss ;J. Hornynold, 0 oxen. £12 ss; J. Caverhill, Hawera, 45 itcers, <ri93. Sheep were in modorato supply, and at late values, about 3d per lb.; lambs in bt-iak inquiry, and brodght from 10s to 20s each. -

Messrs John and E. Leyd'm roporfc this day's sale as being exceedingly good, notwithstand ing tho present state o£ trade. Drapery and clothing sold woll, realising pricos over tho reserves. Carpets brought from 2s id to 2s gd Beryard; couchos, 25s to 35s;'stuffed-bottomed chairs 7s to 7s 6d; qimo-bottomed chairs, 4s 9d to 53 • round and oblong tables. 23s to 27s 6d; mirrors, 12s 6d; palliasses, 12s»6d to 15s 6d. A largo qußfitityoJcjutler y, glassware, and tinware Wits'offered, and commanded fair prices. Tea ■'"toew season's), Is 8d por lb, m 121b boxos; sugar, Sw 10s- Oamarii potatoes, £1 10s. Flour, oat meal, and soap lit. makers'prices. Canterbury •bacon and hams.OM to lOJd; dalry-fod bacon, 7d par lb.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKET.

Fabm and Dairy Produce. — Wholesale: Butter fresh, lOd: Butter, salt, 7dto 9d; Cheese, Boodlooal od to 6d; Canterbury, do., 6Jd to7d; Rd to 9d; Canterbury Ham and Bacon, BJd to Old, in cloth; Hams only, Is; Jams, per case, Moz., £11756 dto £1 183-d; Fowls, per pair, 2s 6d to 4s; Feathers, baked, clean and selected, up to 2s per n, . WnWil • Milk por quart, 4d; Butter, fresh, }«■ So' lOdtb la; Cheese, colonial, da, 9d to lud -Eggs,'per doz., 10d; Lard perlb, Cd to 9d; Fowls each, 2s to 3s; Ducks do., 2s to 3s ; rSeso' do 5s to 7s ; turkeys^o.. each, 5s to fs 6dV'Bacon. per lb, lOd to Is; Hams, do., Is to Is

Makket. — Wholesale — Superfine flo^r SBjdrwwl per ton, SU;dO, do, house »Jni!l In •Iniiuir^ls, 53 ; fifties, 10 por ton oxtra, sacistnd'bags free ; Southern do £10 to £12; bran po-ton, sacks included, local, £3 ; South »^«tofi l'rs • sharps, £6; cabin bread, I I ffiefitfrtSatt do, £,3 fpearl barley, do, £2. toKi la:Bi r GuM POi^x? &c -The market con- Hmo? dull Wo quote :-Ordinary, £32 to £37; good ordinary, £10; East Coast, £50 to £51; S^nrinro lor September to dato, 300 tons; lax per ton! £18 to £21; tow do £7 to £9; fungus per lb, 2}d to 3d; cocoanut flbro perowt, i?a tn 17s ■ beeswax, 9d to JOd lb. COAL AND FIBEWOOD MARKET.-Coal: NeW- (ship's side), cargo, 30s to 33s per ton; wi » \n%s ■ Bay of Islands, at yards, 27b, 7aJ?r' n . greened 30s; ditto at the mine, 13s; S f s sid^Tsto 265; Waikato 8s to 12s; In Auckland, 18s to 225; Kamo, 12s per ton at Wtae ground; Taupiri at mine, 8s Gd to 12s; 7™j g,Bs 6d to 225; Whanßarci, at mine, 9s ed-O (steam) 17s; househofa, 21s; delivered, tL' Firewood: Uncut at wharf (cargo), 9s to Tte'per ton "delivered, Us; cut 17s to 18s. , Building MATERiALS.-Timber: boards and scantling, IOOCt, best, 14s; second-class, 8s 6d; ■best, planed, tonwucd, and grooved, jlrst-class, 16a; medium, 13s; second ditto, 11s. Mills:

Cargo, best. Us; second-class,Us; baulk,Bs fid. "^ New ZeaLand palings, 51t (sap), Ids ; s£t (heart), I 13s; 6£t, 13a; ti-tree rails, £3 10s per 100; puriri posts, £G 10s to £1 10s; nMnsdea 183 tier 1 000 • kobart palmgß, 51t, 19»; wxff: "foG rails 100s, solUnft quotations. Bnoka (a t AvondaloY , 60s per 1,000; town yards, <k>s to 705.; aelivorwi' SOs. Drain pipes (at works), per l&a ( 8 tooS bore), 10s; 4 inches, Us; 3 inches,9a; 21nohte, £2 10s per 1,000; socket glazed pipes, 19 inches, *6d per foot; Winches, 2s per foot; 12 f. m Z e r foot; 9 inches, Is por foot; a inches, Gd per f<K,t: 4 inches, id per foot.

Quißono? For tho good of humanity, smart ing under the pains of Indideation and Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Rheumatism, Gout, Gravel In flammation of the Madder, and Irritability or. the Kidneys, losu of appetite, General Debility, Impairment of the main organs of the body, UDOLPHO WOLKH'S SOHIEDAM AItOMATIU SCHNAPPS is tho best remedial agent known.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as undeb :—

Tins Day. For Whangarol Heads, Puma, Waipu, Whan garei, Kamo, Tangihua, and Mangapai, per Argylo, at 4 p.m. For Thames, por Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Saturday, 23nd Inst. For Samoa, per Matautu, at 10 v.m. For Waiwera, Mohurangi, Matakana, Manga-

wal etc., por Hose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Whaugarei lleuds, Whongorei, and Kamo.

per Macgrcgor, at 1 p.m. For Waterford, Tauranga, etc., per RotQ' mahuna, at 3.30 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at I p.m.

Monday, 24th lnsL For Coromandal, par Coroiuandel, at 11.S0 a.m. For Woitara, etc., por Do«elas. ut 11 a.m. For Tairua and Suva, pi'J Golden lalo, at I' a.m For Gisborno and Nupier, per Southci-n Cros« at a p.m.

Ti'Esdav, 25th Inst. For Taraiuiki and Southern l'orta, per Itotorua, ut 11 ruin. _ , Tuesday. 9th October.

Pi>r s a 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, lit 1 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of

Kurope, at 1 p.m. Jfor money orders, registered letters, and newspaper*, atll.3oa.ro. Lato letters, bearing an extra fco of bU nenco in addition to th» postage, will bo recoiTed by the Mail Agent on board tho steamer up" to the time of sailing. This mail will bo due in London on Monday, 19tli Noremhe?. N B -On and after Ist October next, monoy orders will be issued payable in tho Dominion of Canada.

8. B. BISS, ChUf Poetaastar. Chiet Post-oftl«o. A«oklund.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

SBPTRMfiBU 21, 1883. Abbott's Opera Hobs»-" Streets of New York. 8 p.m.

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

Dovonport Hall-Trinity Church ConTerea ziono, 7.30 p.m. No wton West School—Conversazione 7.45 p.m. St. Matthew's Church—Service, 7.30 p.m. Masonis Hall-Onehunga Band of Hope enter tainment, 7.30 p.m.

Working Men's Club - Trado and Labour Council mooting, 7.30 p.m.

Ponsonby Cricket Club-Suffolk Hotel 7.30 Lorne-stroet Hall—AmalKamatcd Engineers' annual social gathering, 7.30 p.m.

Births.

CLEVELAND.—On September 20, at her resi dence, Victoria Avenue, Eden Terrace, the wife of F. A. Clovcland of a son. SOLOMON.-On Soptombor 20th, at her roaU dence, Vinccnt-streot, tho wife of Mr Laurio Solomon of a son. WELCH.—On September 14, at her residence, Cambria Lodge, Onohunga, tho wife of P. J. Welch of a daughter.

Deaths.

LYNCH. -- On 21st September, at Gloeaon'a Hotel, Cutherlno Lynch, aged Xi years. The funeral will tako place at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday, Friends are rcßpectfully Invited to attend. SMITII.-On the 20th September, at Carlton Gor» Road. Newmarket, Munch Kllen. Srd and yoangest daughter of Thomas and Olivia Smith; aged 8 monthß.

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

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1883.

For Ui6 cn»so that ln«ka aselitance, For th» wrong tliut n«c<U resisUiMce, For the future in tho itutanee, And the good th'i't we can do.

SCHEMES of Federation and Annexation are still the order of the day In ths Southern Hemisphere, and the rapid spread of these ideas suggests that something like an epi domic of aggression and consolidation has seized upon tho denizens of antipodean regions. Tho ball which was set rolling a few months ago by Queensland has by this time acquired a wonderful impetus, which we believe nothing will stop, Tho movemont set on foot to annex New Guinea to the British Crown wan promptly fol lowed by one to bring tho New Hebrides and other Pacific islands undor the sway of Britain. Whilo the argumentative war on the subject 13 being waged between the colonies arid tho Mother Country, there comes nows of Fijian dissatisfaction with the system of government undejp which that colony is managed, with vaguely expresstid desires for amalgamation with Now Zealand. Jsext Samoa follows eulfc with similar com plaints of tho native government in vogue in these Islands, and the same yearning for admission into partnership with our vigorous colony, Tho kingdom oi Tonga, with its own monarchy and Ministry work ing harmoniously, has yet been seized with tho prevailing contagion, and js understood to bo ripe for union i with New Zealand. Tho Confederation and Annexation Act passed by our Legislature, but resetted for the consent of tho Queen, i w ;ii if passed into law, provide tho ma chinery for those ysrious aspirations being : carried into effect, and fiause tho foundation to be laid of that great island kingdom of the Pacific which we recently shadowed forth With Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, and tho New Hebrides united to New Zealand, therp would be tho basis laid of a lasting and beneficent union, bringing law and order to many regions now frequently disturbed, and giving security to person and property in those insular communities, along with the steady development of resources, the spread, of material prosperity, and tho growth of the civilising arts, Tho federal feeling has at last assumed definite shape in the British Colonies pf South Africa, whore tho question has boon long agitated. By recent advices wo learn that in 5 Cape Colony tho draft proposals of a South African Confederation Union havo been published. The following are tho principles to bo sought for:—" A confedera tion of tho various States, viz., tho Cape Colony.in different provinces, the Transvaal, the Freo State, and Natal; local self government ; a uniform system of native ad ministration ; and a central senate in which each of tho States shall be represented— the senate to sit at the capital of the union, which must be chosen for general con venience ; entire independence of action within tho limits of the union to be granted by the English Govern, ment — England to retain control of all tho ports for Imperial purposes. It is significant to find this movement so vigorously taken up by African colonists, and, if it takes root and grows, ft will doubtless at no distant date solve the Madagascar difficulty by annexing that island to tho Confederation. So far, how ever, our African friends, though enthu siastic on federation, do not seem much enamoured of annexation projects. In the

Legislative Council of Cape Colony, the Basutoland IMsanncxation Bill, introduced by tho Premier, lias been carried, and tho responsibility of governing the turbulent Basutos will doubtless be altogether cast off. I Whilo this is a retrogressive step, it has been necessitated by the state of affairs, and the present condition of Xululand shows how hopeless is the attempt to govern these brave but unruly branches of the Kallir race according to European methods. To return to Australasian affairs, we observe that the Federation Conven tion called by Sir .lames Service is to meet at Sydney towards the end of November next. The seven colonies which form the Australasian group will all send representatives, and Fiji also has been asked to take part in the deliberations, but we incline to think the latter colony will prefer to hold back in the hope of making a better change by union with New Zealand, which geographically and commercially is in intimate relationship to her. We are not yet aware who will represent this colony ut the forthcoming Convention ; but no better men could be got than Air Whitaker, the present Premier, and Sir (leorge Grey, ex-Premier and ex-Governor. The former, fromhis wide and varied experience as a law yerand a politician, is welltittedtospeak with authority on the particular questions which will engage tho attention of the Conference ; while the latter, as the originator of the Federation and Annexation Bill, and as being well versed in constitutional law and i usages, would worthily represent the colony. , If it is resolved to send two representative!;, !it will, wo hope, be found possible to ap- I point both these gentlemen, who, though jin opjwsitc political camps, might act in I thorough unison on a subject which is out ' side the rango of party politics. Whoever ! may^be sent by our Government, we trust they*will act with caution, and not favour I any scheme for the complete amalgamation of these colonies. A friendship that is too close is apt to become irksome, as dogs too tightly bound together in the leash cannot run well; and the name would be true of tho Australasian colonies if they individually performed the feat of self-extinction for the sako of attaining an ideal union.

No complaint of injustice or oppression need arise over the decision by the Resident Magistrate to-day, imposing a fine of Ciand costs on a couple of itinerant photographers for pumuing their avocation on tho Sunday. Such work could not be defonded on any ground of "necessity or mercy," nor could it bo uphold on the economical plea which in Britain allows hundreds to work every Sunday at iron-making and other processes, which would be prejudicially interfered with wero a complete cessation insisted upon. If tho Sabbath law is to be enforced by making an " example" of tiomeone, a better subject for prosecution could scarcely have been found than ono whoso ordinary avoca tion is unconnected with the production or supply of the necessaries or comforts of life. In Wellington, a fow weeks ago, some out cry took place because of n similar prosecution directed against the re tjiiloiu of confections and light refresh ments on Sunday, and recently at Sydney unfavourable comment was provoked by tho magistrate fining several poor heathen Chinamen for working in their gardens on the Christian day of rest. Tho Auckland case was in no way parallel to these—the offender* engaging in work altogether un called for, and doing so in the public high ways, so as to be an offence and scandal to many. The dofonco advanced on their behalf was very flimsy, and ought to havo been easily seen through. It was contended that the prosecution being laid under an Act of Charles 11., and photo graphy being unknown when the law wag made, tho occupation of photographing could not be contemplated by it. It might ns woll havo been argued that as New Zea land was not then discovered, the law could not apply to it. Besides, the Act makes it an otfenco for any one to follow his "ordinary aroeation" on Sundays, which is a term wide enough to embrace all possible kiods of employment. Tho tine imposed is a light ono, though sufficient punishment on ]>eonlo who imagined they wero acting within the law ; but a much heavier penalty should follow repeated breaches. And this brings us to a matter wo formerly complained of—the bringing of those prosecutions under a statute which the march of events has ren dered obsolete. No higher fino than !">* can bo imposed, and in default of recovery by distress, the only alternative is tho stocks. It is plain that such a law is as good as inoperative, sinco it might be Pet at defiance by anyone refusing to pay tho fine ; and wo hope to find new legislation on the subject introduced shortly in this colony.

Tho Star Saturday Buitlkmest will this weok contain the opening chapters of "Nameless, or Nobody's Darling," n now

locul talo ; continuation »i " Out of the Storm, or Grace W ray's TrwAs ;" Random Shots, by Zamii 1; A Lady's Letter from London—Fomiuiuu fancies, Foibles, and Frivolities; ANttiightyGirl'sDiaryjflhointer views a Bu.'«.-Saw ; The Niagara Whirlpool

— Passage of tho Maid of tho Mist; Sporting Note*, Field Sports and Aquatics, Tho Garden, Goosit) from Stage and Studio, Humourous Clippings, Selected Poetry, &c, Ac.

A largo number of people assembled on tho end of Queen-street Wharf at noon to day to witness tho departure of tho steam ship Doric, which left for Wellington at half-past twelve. Tho Doric had on board a nunibor of saloon and steerage passengers from London for tho South, but almost all of tho immigrant* who arrived by her still rc mainhoro. They weroso well satisfied with tho boautics of Auckland and tho employment which can be obtained hero that many who intended to go South remained behind, whilo several of tho ealoon passengers booked for the South wero heard to express regret that they could not also chaugo their plans and sottlo down here. Tho beautiful weather which has been experienced in Auckland during the stay of the Doric in port has given all who arrived by her a most favourablo impression of the place.

Tho regular bi-wockly mooting sitting in Chambers was held by Mr Justice GiTlios this morning. I'robate was granted in ro William Pile Gordon (deceased),and by con sent tho timo of tho caveats lodged by \V, V. Stevens under tho Land Transfer Act was extended for 30 days on Mr Dufaur'H appli cation. On the motion of Mr J. A. Tola, Mr W. J. Napior was admitted to practice as a barrister and solicitor. The matter of Creditor*' Trtmteo in Bray's Estate v. Cant and Others came up on eummons, calling upon the plaintiff to show cause why pro ceedings should not bo stayed. Mr E. Hesketh appeared for tho plaintiff, and Mr ji. Jjofibofort for the defendant. His Honor dismissed tlip summons with costs, £1 Is.

Mr W. Redmond has introduced several pamphlets on the Land League and its ajms, including three lectures by Mr J. B. Redmond, M.l'.j vindicating the League and its leaders. A pamphlet by Hugh Mahon, issued in Sydney, gives wood engravings of the most prominent rnon con noctod with the agitation, with short biographical sketches. Those works will doubtloss bo rcsortod to by those who desire to road what can be said on tho side of the League.

Yesterday a handsomely ongrossed testi monial wus prosented to Captain Hargrove, formerly of the s.s. Coromandel, on the occasion of his leaving the command'of the steamer. It boro ft large nunibor of sig natures, find testified to tho feelings of re spoct which wore entortained for Captain Ilargravo, and wishing him overy success in the future

Mr W, J, Napier, who was admitted as a barrister and solicitoy of tho Supreme Court to-day, will commence practice on Monday next in conjunction with Mr E. W. Burton in chambers in JTigh-Btreet.

The racehorso Merlin was offered for salo ttt Auckland's to-day, but failed to fetch tho reserve.

An extraordinary meeting of shareholders in the New North Devon Goldmining Compauy was to havo boon held to-day to consider the company's finiancial position and determin ewhether work should be con tinued jn tho mine. Tho mooting, however, lapsed owing to the insufficient attendance.

The City CouiicfJ has received donations of books from Messrs 3, M. Mowbray and Samuel Brooking for tho Free Library. Mr Mowbray sends a complete edition of the works of Dugald Stewart (ih.o only ono ever published), and the donor In forwarding it mentions that as one of the executors of the great professor's only daughter, he had the JiOijoni" of arranging for Jts publication. Mr Brooking sends somdwhat of a rarity also, viz., " John ]jid diard Nicholas's narrative (in two volumes) of a Voyage to New Zeal.incJ, Performed in the years 1814-15, in Company with tho Jtev. Samuel Marsden, Chaplain of New South Wales." These volumes were pub lished jn 1817, and are now, therefore, almost out of pri.nj;

The mine manager of tho Emily Claim, Te Aroha, reports:—" I havo two men fol lowing up a run of gold on tho surface. I get splendid prospects by crushing loose quartz. Tho country looks well for gold ; in fact, I never saw better, so i expect to cut the reef at any moment. Tho tram way is about finished. We will be able to get our quartz to the battery at a very small cost. —James Baxter."

The case in which Mr Stanford of the Ponsonby Club Hotel claimed of Mr Alfred Reid, a contractor, the sum of £10, resulted in judgment being given with costs for plaintiff. Tho public ia in full possession of the facts of this remarkable case.

A meeting of the creditors of William Joseph Young, agent, of Auckland, was held to-day, when Mr Thou. Macffarlaua was elected trustee. The debtor's liabili ties are stated at £!)L'G 15s, and his assets at £15(i.

A concert was held in the Masonic Hall, Onoliunga, lust evening, in aid of the Juvenile Foresters, before a crowded house. In the early part of the evening the For esters marched through the principal streets, headed by the Oneluinga Brass Band, under Bandmaster Curtice, and then buck to the Hull, where tables where spread. After tea, the concert commenced with a (selected) piece by the Onehunga Brass Band. A song was sung by Mr Sceats which was encored. Mr Fellows alto sang a selected piece with great success. A character song by Mr Vallack was encored two or three times. A cornet duet by Messrs Blakey and Kelsall was also well clapped. Tho dog dance, horizontal bar, &c., were also acted by Elder Bros. A duet by Messrs Watts and Bare was played with great success. Several songs by others were also sung. Tho concert wound up with a select dance.—[Correspondent.]

The John Lepper sued for medical attendance in the li.M. Court yesterday in not Mr John Lepper, agent, of Vincent street.

The usual monthly public meeting of the Union-street Wesleyan Sunday-school Band of Hope was held in the school-room last night, the conductor presiding. The meet ing was opened with singing and prayer by the Chairman, after vfhich a programme of songs, readings, and recitations was gone through with credit. The song, " Peace be Still," by Miss E. Caradus, was given in first-class style, as was also the sonj;, "Of All the Aids," by MrF. R. Wykes. A reci tation wus given by Miss S. Froude, of tho Sir Henry Ilavolock Band of Hope, and Miss A. Carluw gave a reading entitled "Lost."

A phase of tho " labour question " is re ferred to by tho "Northern Wairoa Gazette "as follows :—At the back of tho llax mill it is stated that several Fijian natives are employed in gum-digging. This of itself would not seem worthy of notice, but when it is alleged that they are only paid a wage of i's per year, and their food consists only of rice, that they aro compelled to work seven days a week, and that their employers st-and over them to see they are continuously employed, this savours too much of slavery to bo tolerated. The gumdiggcrs in that neighbourhood aro likely to take strong measures to put an end to this state of things, they feeling dis gusted at the treatment of and means used towards these fellow-creaturea though of a different shade of colour. Doubtless we shall soon hear more of this, but meantime it should hardly bo nllowod that these islanders should bo brought here to compete with Europeans, and paid so small a sum as £5 per year, and be fed on rice only. We refrain yet from publishing tho names of the employers, but shall carefully watch for news from the iceno of action, and act accordingly.

"It is Never Too Late to Mend " was pro duced at the Opera House last evening. " Tho Streets of New York" is billed for this evening, As to-night is the last of the season,we expect to see a good attendance.

In another column an announcement of nuioh interest to farmers will be found. It v from Mr August Vollbracht, promoter nnd temporary manager of the New Zealand Tobacco-Growing and Manufacturing Com pany, who offers to supply intending growers free with seeds and full information. We understand that the preliminaries for the formation of tho company are now com plotuil, and that it will be floated in a few days. Already Mr Vollbracht and thoso acting with him havo fixed upon a quantity of v within tive^miles of this city, which is very suitable for tobacco-growing, and a number of farmers have intimated their in tention of commencing this now branch of culture.

A peculiar fact in natural history (says the Whangauui "Herald"!, \riw biought under our notice this morning in the case of ahorse, the property of Messrs York and Cornfoot. Tliw horse had been unwell for some time r«.'.l;eiitly, and was under the cure of Mr Sn.nley, but his complaint was incur ublu,' and hi) died this morning. As the

li'ncumstancoH wero peculiar, ho was opened ami examined, and, most remark able to state, there was found to bo about half-a-hundred weight of ironaand in his in testines, which, it is supposed, must have boon accumulating during tho past two yoara, Mr Smiley informs us that lie has brought under his notice about sixteen or eighteen similar cases overy winter of horses dying from the accumulation of sand, a fact he has never known elsewhere than in thi« district. It is supposed that at cer tain times hones have a sort of craving for earth or rock salt, and when they cannot get either of these thoy take sand, which, being heavy, never can be got out of the system again. Whether thin be tho real cause or not, of coursu wo cannot say, but it also has been suggested that thoro is a large quan tity of sand tnkon in with tho feed in our paddocks. This will be an interesting question for owners to consider.

An adjourned meeting of the Success Gold-mining Company was to have been hold in the ollico of Mr J, M. Macdoimld, to-day, but it lapsed for want of a quorum. Tho folbwing is the directors' report: — Tho directors have now to submit this their third annual report and statement of ac counts, showing shareholders the financial condition of the Company at tho 31st Au gust, 1883. Your directors aro glad to inform shareholders that tho present indica tions of payable gold are of such a promis ing character that a rich find may be looked for at any t i me, as tho minerals now appearing in the face of tho workings aro similar to what have always been visible in the imme diate vicinity of heavy deposits of gold. Operations under somewhat ad vorso circum stances, as detailed in tho mino manager's report, have been carried on during tho year. From 7G2ozs. lGdwts, of gold, tho sale of a fow specimens, your directors havo boon en abled to pay a dividend of 2b Gd per share, this gold being tho return from specimens only. All tho crushing dirt obtained (much of it estimated to yield Dozs. per ton) is stored at tho mine, awaiting facilities of transport to mill. At this mooting all tho directors retire, but boing oligiblo, offer themselves for re-election, — John Kiiik wood, Chairman. Tho balanco-sheot was also presented, and showed that the finances of the Company wore in a satisfactory state. Itahowcd that after payingworkingoxponscs and a dividend of £1,125, thoro remained a credit balanco of £50 12s Gd. The profit and loss account showed a credit balanco of £405 0s Cd. Tho total gold produced jn tho mino during thp year realised £2,19113 n 4d.

To tho Editor ; Sir,—l would draw your attention to a circumstance u'hioh oocurrcd in Parncll in a'public street, and in broad daylight (1 o'clock), showing tho necessity for police protection of some kind or othor, in order to keep tho larrikin under soino sort of control, as at present ho seems to do whatsoever seeraetli beat in his eye 3. Yesterday a band of those rovers, numbering seven, and aged respectively from about ten to sovontoon,were observed prowling around various houses in Con quest Place, raiding any honso or garden that was unoccupied and then making off with their booty. Presently Johnston's baker's cart caaio along, driven by a lad of 14 or 15. The boy wfvs immediately set upon by theso birds of proy. After a little rough treatment of both boy and horse, one of the bund hid himself in tho ditch by tho side of the road, while tho othors marched off. The baker's boy, thinking they were not going to molpst him any more, unsuspectingly left liia cart and pro ceeded to deliver his broad. This is tho jnoinent for action. The boy in hiding gives the signal to his follows, who immo: diately roturn, rjflo tho cart to tho extent of 7 or S loaves, find then make off to devour their ill-gotten dinner. Now, Mr Editor, who but tho police department is rp sponsiblo for this state of things? Does it not Btriko you that these boys who, at this early age, think nothing of robbing a bread cart, as they grow older will turn their attention to a somewhat higher game? My opinion is lliat the police supervision of Parnell as at present liOiJijfcjfcutefl is simply a sham, afact well known to tlicfratccnjty, jf not held in chock, will become a scourge to iiic neighbourhood. Complaints are n£w frequent, unit nnlpss tho Inspector takea into careful consideration tho im perative necessity of instructing tho police man to make a regular beat through Conquest Placo, tho residents will have to find ,somQ other means than this of bringing it under his notice,— I am, &c,, Pqj.lio,

I At the Fre« Library the new arrivals luito been making numerous inquiries for books relating to the colony, but the demand ■ for such literature has unfortunately been I greater than the supply. The librarian has ! nothing of a comprchensiTo character to | produce beyond Sir Julius Vogel's " Hand book," dated 1575, the antiquity of which, of course, precludes it from being of much I real use to the new chums. The need for some handy volume containing information up to date on all subjects likely to interest or be of assistance to immigrants, is quite evident; and it would be a paying specula tion for the Government to publish one. Vogel's handbook was of much service in its day, but its bulk was against it. A more attractively got-up volume would also be preferable, with some good illustrations and a more brilliant and tasteful cover. t These are small points, but of importance in the case of the classes who would make most uso of such a publication. They do not as a rule read very extensively, and | showy binding, plain concise statement, together with easily understood arrange ment, go a great way to secure their atten tion.

Mr Dutton, cork-cutter, Upper Queen street, has, we believe, secured the order from Wellington Harbour Board for the making of cork jackets for the pilot crew of that port, in accordance with the recom mendation of Government after the recent disaster at Nelson. He in also, we believe, in treaty to supply cork jacket* to the Har bour Boards of Aucklaud and Dunedin.

Tho A. Battery of Artillery Volunteers will parade at 1.30 p.m. sharp to-morrow, at 1.30 p.m. sharp to-morrow, at tho Drill shed, in undress uniform, They proceed at 2 o'clock to North Shore for shot and shell iiraetice, Boating parties should take this ilnt.

SCINTILLATIONS

DoiUC sailed to-day.

Tho frosty weather seems over. The Pope has £300,000 a-year. Routine business at the Cabinot meeting yesterday. The Premier is expected to reach Auck land in a fortnight. Woodyear's Circus clowns are up to a "Rinkle " or two.

Thoro aro 15,000 stray dogs in New York send over Goldio.

The Governor risked Wellington Normal School yesterday. "The Streets of New York" will be played in the Opera House to-night. Telegraphic chess match, Wellington v. Christchurch, to-morrow. London, " the richest city in the world," has Si) poorhousos. Tlio V.M.C.A. of Christchurch are about to erect new buildings. The Paris "Figaro's" receipts for last year were £240,000. Oainaru Frozen Meat Company hare resolved to start operations with vigour. Cambridge, Waikato, has got a chimney sweep, whose appearance greatly puzzles the Maoris.

Ker. W. P. Fairclough, Wesloyan clergy man, saved a child from drowning at Inver cargill yosterday. .Agnosticism is oneof thelutast isms ; but if you iind a man with too much heart, you will find aneurism than that.

The Bishop of Wellington deprecates the removal of St. John's College to Auckland as subversive of the founder's intention.

The resignation of James Brown as Visiting Justice of the prison at Dunedin has been accepted. The protracted frosts of the last few weeks will kave an injurious effect on next season's fruit crop, and they have already affected the supply of green feed.

]>unedin Chamber o Commerce yestor day resolved to co-ope fate with tho other Chambers of tho colonii * and the Chamber of Commerce, London, n devising means to secure tho adoption of in equitable form of bill of lading. A boatman named 1 'enry Dives dropped down dead at Welling ton yesterday while attending the funeral of a Maori; supposed cause, heart disease. ! Sydney is not famed (for its sobriety. On a recent Monday monping no fewer than forty-nino " drunks " were- brought before the magistrate. At the horse parado at Dunedin yesterday, Wait-a-weo, a Clydesdale entire, bred by Mr Menlove, of Oainanr, was sold for 000 guineas. General Booth, of the Salvation Army, recently stater! in London, that he had gjMjnt within tho lost nine months up wards of 19,000 on mifisical instruments.

Messrs Cargill and And mfiP- with about tin! «'ir..'.. ,

i have SO nt ferret*,

employed, destroy ing rabbi;* itiivii "run in Otagn. Several weowti l.^voalso been imported to kill "bunny." The members of tho Ministry visited tho Wellington refrigerating works yesterday afternoon to witness the process of freez ing mutton, which is now being actively carried on.

"I have forgotten more law than you ever knew ; but allow mo to say I hava not forgotten much," said Sir John Maynard to th(finfamous Judge Jeffreys, who taunted him with having grown no old as to forgot his law.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

[Before 11. O. tfeth Hinltli, Ksq., R.M.J

DnUNK.—John Tliakaberry, hairdresser, ss. Wandkkino I'jioTOOKAriiKiw. — John and Willium JiiKijart, described as photographers, appeared in answer to a charge of taking por trait* on Sunday, at the North Shore, in con travention of the Sunday Obscrvunco Act passed in tin! reign of diaries Uiu .Second.—Tho iiiirlu-ultiru of this charge have already ap peared—Mb Worship said he had looked care fully Into the points raised by defimdantfl, and said Ihoru muHt be a conviction,—Flnod 5h and AI'PMOiTION. — Ann Scott uppllod to tho Court for o prohibitory order rostrftlninjr hotsl koouors from mipplying Intoxicating drinks to horhusbai.d, William Scott, whose habit o£ ox ocssivo drinking was ruining his hoaltta and prospeots In life, causing himto wastohls means, and destroying tho peace of his home. Ho was a gardener in receipt of 5s a day ; he had been ilrinkiiiK heavily for a month past.—A lady of I'rinces-streot also testified to tho promiscuous hnbit.s of Scott.—Tho ordor was granted. Tins Fugitivk ArrßKSTicu.—William Claudo I). Corhctt was called to anawor to a charted of absenting himself from lha service of William Millor,a bootmaker, of Hitrh-strect.—Mr Miller said tho lad was absent llfty days. 11* did not wish to bo html upon tho lad, but he did not caro for work.—Defendant said ho liked his master, but dotcstod tho trade,—His Worship persuaded tho boy to go back to tho float and learn tho craft.—Tho boy said ho did notliko sticking to the last; but between Mount Eden Gaol and tho shop, ho clioqho tho lattor altorna tire and returned to his duly. Vai-pblkss Chbqur—Frederick B. C. Duval was charßed with obtaining £1 of Samuel Coombos, on the l«th inst., by means of a value less cheque.—Mr Urowntnff appeared in defence and asked for a remand until tho release of Mr Hardy from Mount Eden, who was suflbr ing from the eH'octs of drink. Sir Hardy was a man of means, and his mishap was tho caubo of prisonor being In tho dock.—Tho case was re manded until tho 25th. Hail rorusod.

Chimney os Fibb. — Jamss Courtayno, Princes-street, was lined Is and costs.

Tun MILKY Way.—Tho Campboll - Smith pugilistic caso wili bo taken to-morrow. Tho antagonists aro milkmen. Charge of Wii.vui. Damage.—Henry Traco and John Phillips were chnrgoil with wilfully damiifrmK a house on tho 26th July, at Waiheko damagß, £5), tho proporty of Robert McLeod.— Mr James Russell appeared in defenco, and Mr- Kdward Cooper for the prosocution.—Mr Ru,33c1l si.id tho summonses weronpt inaceordanco with the Act.—Scmoant White said tho original infor mation was first laid hoforo Mr Philips, and sum in6naoubse(iuentlj-i3suod..JlrCnnnmaharasaitl the original information was in his office ; but it had mysteriously disappeared.—Mr Cooper said ho had soon it, but had not tho re motest idon of its whereabouts at pre sont.—A soareh was made without ofFcct.— His Worship Bald thn production of thcinfonna tion was necessary to the Court.—Mr Coopor said as the parties wero in Court, a new informa tioncould bo laid.—Mis Worship: Therei is no thing before tho Court.—Mr Husscll said his client had been dotnined some ton days in town, and it was a serious matter with thorn.—Mr Cooper said the missing document was not in oonsc quenco of any neglect on tho part of tho proso cution.—Mr Russell risked for tho ruling of the Court in ordor to guide him in any futuro eteps he might tako in a civil court,— Anew information was laid, and the case was taken.—Mr E. Cooper opened with particulars, and said that up to date. .Inly aith, Mr Mc.Lep4 owned a houseon aonie land, aniliritliia houa« <iii yUI inau m(iii':<L OAotloa had lived ; but ho tliod and was burled ; and then tho defendant, with an axo and other weapons, heat down tho chimney and committed the damage.—Robert Mcljcoil, farmer, of Waihoke, deposed that ho purchased somo land on tho island somo years ago; the house was on it; ho allowed Castles to live in it; on going t(i ljtfk1 at his. land nb'Qut (.lift 2(1i.b~ instant, ho dificnvercd thp Cflttagfi iii ruins, and tho timber, used for a floor for the manganese as they were carted to the shoro. John Phillips and his men wore working tho manganese. Honry Traco was carting it out He identified tho timber.—Cross-examined by Mrßussoll: His title was disputed; still lie was the logitimatpl o\yncrtothc uttor exclusion, of every igla^der,

(Lpfl; Sitting.)

CABLEGRAMS.

[reutep.'s telbgbuis.]

Torpedo Boats for Now Zealand.

London, September 20. The testing of the torpedo boats which have been built for the New Zealand Govern ment took j)laco at Greenwich to-day. The construction of the boats is very favourably reported upon, and o high rate of speed was obtained in the trials over the measured mile.

A ipeeial to the Press Association say a : —The four torpedo boats ordered by the New Zealand Government have been com pleted and launched. A trial of them has taken' placn at Greenwich, with results highly successful, over seventeen knots an hour being run. At the luncheon which followed the trial there was a large and fashionable company.

Constitutional Government in Bulgaria.

CoNSTA.NTiNovi.ii, September 19.

Telegrams to hand from Sofia state that Prince Alexandria of Bulgaria has issued a manifesto to the people, declaring his re nunciation of the extraordinary legislative functions with which ho was endowed in July, 1881, by vote of the National As semby, and announcing the restoration of the National Charter of Liberty, and the appointment of a Ministry pledged to sup port a liberal form of government.

Supposed Loss of a Now Zealand Ship, London, September 19.

The barque Loch Dee, 200 days out from Lyttelton to London, has been " posted" at Lloyds.

Colonial Congress at Amsterdam.

Amstkkuam, September 19.

At a meeting of the Colonial Congress, held in the Exhibition Buildings to-day, Mr Frederick Young, Secretary of the Colonial Institute, London, in the cour-e of an address, strongly urged the federation of tho Mother Country and the Australian colonies, and proposed tho establishment of a common Parliament, in which all parts of tho Empire should be adequately repre sented.

London Markets,

London, September 19.

Consols are quoted at lOlg. New Zea land securities: —5 per cent. 10-40 loan, 103, ex dividend ; 4§ per cent. 1879-1004 loan, 101 i; 4 per cent, inscribed stock, 101. The colonial breadstufls market has further de clined. Adelaide wheat, ex store, is quoted at4ssCd; N.Z. wheat, exßtore,at4osto44s ; and Adelaide flour, ex storo, at 335. Australian tallow remains at 40s for best beef, and 41s for best mutton. Scotch pig iron : No. 1, f.o.b. on the Clyde, is quoted at £2 7s 6d, a decline of 9s per ton. Galvanized iron : Gospel Oak, corrugated, packed in cases, f.o.b. in London, is quoted at £18, a decline of 10s per ton.

The Now Governor of Queensland.

[special to press association.]

London, September 20,

Sir Anthony Mus^ave, the Governor of Queensland, leaves by the steamer Sorata, which sails for Melbourne to-day.

Tho French Army In Tonquin.

Ad.niral Courbot has been appointed Commander-in-chief of French operations ill Tonquin.

Victorian Military Appointments.

Tho Duke of Cambridgo has approved of tho following military appointments mado in tlio Victorian land forces:—Major Disney, of tho Royal Artillery, as command ant ; Captain Fellowe of Ist Battalion of East Surrey Regimont, as Staff Officer of Infantry ; and Major Brownrigg, of Riflo Brigade, as Brigade Maj»r and head of the School of Instruction.

AUSTRALIAN.

[Received September 21, 12.30 p.m.]

Archbishop Vaughon Leaves £61,823 to the Church.

Sydney, Friday

At a requiem mass celebrated yesterday at St. Mary's Cathedral seven bishops wera present, and tliore was a large congrega tion. Bishop Kedmond preached an eloquent panegyric on the late Arch bishop Vaughan. It has transpired that the deceased prelate has left all his pro [x<rty, which has been sworn at £61,523, to the Church. Melbourne, Friday. Mr Gillies, Minister for Railways, an nounced in tho Assembly last night that it is intended to use the Woods break on all lines north of Yarra and tho Westinghouse bush on the Southern lir,es. Tho "Argus" to-day, commenting on tho announcement, strongly condemns the decision of the Railway Department. Tho Rejected Irish Informers. Melbourne, September 20. Tho Messageries Maritimes Company's steamship Saghaliea, by which the Irish informers Kavanagh and Hanlon are passen fers for Europo, sailed this morning for larseilles. - The Bank Robbory. Tho Commorcial Bank of Australia hns I offered a reward of £1,000 for the discovery of the perpetrators of tho robbery of bullion and notes from the bank safo last night, Tbo Strong Borosy Caso, Tho Melbourne Presbytery mot again to day to consider tho charge of heresy which has been preferred against the Rev. Charles Strong. After discussion it was resolved to refer tho case to the General Assembly of the Scots Church.

Brisbank, Soptomber 20.

The immigrants by tho steamship Duko of Westminster, placed in quarantine for small-pox, will uo released on Monday noit.

THE NEW MOUNT EDEN HALL.

TilK new Mount Eden Hall was opened 1 lost erening in a highly creditable stylo by IMr Honry Waito, tho well-known tinsmith iof this city. Tho hall was erected by Mr 1 William Sayera, and is capablo of holding 300 persons comfortably. About 200 persons responded to Mr Waito'i'invitations. The hall wan prettily doeoratod with flowers, pictures, and tho word " welcome " worked with ivy leaves. Around werp representa tions of tho seasons, and the Muses from, tho Greek mythology. The hall is very ornamental, wi,tb, two'brilliant chapdelieyß, and two anto-rooms, one fo* refreshments, and the other for ladies, Tho ! Chairman, Mr ftaine, formally opened tho hall, and stated tho objects of the spirited propriotor in erecting it, viz., for social reunions, quadrille parties, political, ; miisioal, and literary purposes; also, for ' familios andtboirfriendsforovoningparties ; a piano, tea servico, and every convenience supplied on tho lowest possible terms. Mr Waito delivered a neat address.and said that 1 nothing intoxicating would bo permitted. Ho might inform his friends that the hall was built with jiints of beer,or in othor words with tho regular savings of money which might havo bcon wasted in hotels. Major Green and Mr Shirley Hill made congratulatory' remarks, and considered' that t'h'o now hall will be found vbry useful, i,u tho growing neighbourhood of Mount Edpn,' An excel, lent programme, was then gone through very creditably.' Mr E. Spragg sang " The Frjqr,'1 accompanied by his daughter ; Miss M:*yson. gave '"The Lovev and Bird," accompanied, by Miss Griffith ; Mr Barry, senior, incited. "An Eloctric Trip to Lon don;" Mr Saycrs sang "The Quiet Man," Mr Marson "Happy Moments," Mr ¥v\\\\ "Torn Bowling," Mr Davis " Jack's* Op'rao, Home," Master Brvrrv '■•iiiirta.l '.'6s Sir John Moore," Mi^ \V:ilsoft « 'Tis 'Years Since b{\sif We Mot ;'•' duet, Mrs Cottingham and Sir Marson; trio, Messrs Spragg, Frith, and Davis, "Divided Opinions ;" Mr Horace Dean, "'Tis Not All Gold that Glittow,'1 and others. A splendid spread wits pro vided for visitors.. At olevon o'clock dancing commonced, and was kept up until thypo o'clock this morning, Mrs Johnson acting as pianist, The whole was pleasant (ujd. enjoyable,

CITY IMPROVEMENTS.

Tho Cutting Down of Emily Place.

At the meeting of the City Council last, eyening, tho plans, gradients, and levels prepared by the City Engineer for the cutting down of Emily Place were con sidered in Committee. The following re port on the subject was read:—Sir,— In compliance with a resolution of the Council, I have the honour to forward the following report on the practicability of cutting down Princes-street and Emily Place from Custom-house-street, and such other sug gestions as would give a good outlet with easy grades between Fort-street and Symonds-street :—lt was thought desirable by the Council that if a better grade could be obtained than the one now advertised for Emily Place, by making a further cutting in Princes-street to secure a grade of 1 in 13, or find a new route that would produce a better grade, with at least equal ad vantages otherwise, now is the time to do so, as in all probability what in done now will remain permanent. An index plan of the locality with a series of sections accompany this report, and are .explained as follows :— Emily Placb and Pkinoes-stkket Route. —This street shews two grades from Fort street through Emily Place, head of Short -1 land-street and Princes-street, runnkag out ,in Princes-street at upper side of Bowen : Avenue at P on plan. The iirst grade in I 1 in 16 from Fort-street to junction of i Emily Place at B on plan. Second ! grade from B as above, up Emily j Place into Shortland-street on west i Bide of St. Paul's Church, to R on plan, ; grade 1 in 10. This proposal involves a i cutting of 7'G feet under permanent level at point R, and with the depth, U feet, to be cut off at this point, would make the total ! cutting at point R from present surface of !13 feet 6 inches. An alteration of the per i manent grade in Shortland-street from ; Field's Lane to point It, opposite Bank , street, would be involved in this. i The new grade would be 1 in 13.52, instead of the iixed grade of lin 11.20. The grade 1 up Shortland-street and Princes-street, from I point 11 to point P, at Bowen Avenue, would be 1 in 13.50; or, practically, a con tinuous grade from Field's Lane, in Short laiul-street, to point P in Princes-street, of 1 in 13i, with a cutting of about 10 feet opposite St. Paul's Church, and 4. CO at the i junction of Waterloo Quadrant, running ■' out at Q in Waterloo Quadrant with a grade of lin 22.13. The grade into Eden Crescent, from point B, in Emily Place, will be 1 in 10 on east side of St. Paul's Church, and up into Princes-street, in front of Church, of 1 in 7. This is a flatter grado than now exists.

! Jhumys-stbebt Routb.—This street, No. 1, shows the same grade from A, in Fort street, to B, at junction with Emily Place, 1 viz., lin 16. The line is continued through Jermyn-street to junction with Short-street, i with a grade of 1 in 94.43, and continues up Jermyn-street, from Short-street, to Eden street, on the permanent levels now fixed, with a single grade of 1 in 18.52, joining Eden-street on the existing surface level; theneeup Eden-street to Waterloo Quadrant on the permanent level now fixed, on a grade of 1 in 20 ; thence aloug Waterloo Quadrant to Symonds-street, on tho level now fixed, on a downward incline of 1 in 35.60. A deviation of this route is shewn on plan by continuing Jermyn-street and turning into Symonds-street on the east side of tho Supreme Court Buildings, with a grade of 1 in 2S from Eden-street to Sjmonds-street. This deviation has the advantage of being more direct, an easier grade, and shorter 1 distance into Symonds-street than the Eden i street route. As Eden-street will be made, in any case, to tho grade mentioned, viz., 1 in 20, both roads can be used for traffic, which will bo an advantage, or the proposed deviation can be abandoned if thought un necessary. In this routo it will be necessary to widen Jormyn-street on south side from Emily Place into Eden-street 33 feet, making it a CG-feet road. For that purpose private property will re quiro to be purchased ; the only portion of this routo where the present permanent levels would be altered would be between Emily Place and Short-street. Another route is shown by drawings going through Emily Place into Eden Crescent tit the top of Short-street, with a grade of 1 in 15.10, and from thence by a new line of road through private property in a direct line from Short street to junction of Water loo Quadrant and Eden-street on a grade of 1 in 20.28 ; also ft grade is shown through Eden Crescent from Short-street to Eden street of 1 in 41.62 ; but as very large em bankments would require to be made in either case, with the purchase of property for now line, I do not recommend this routo on account of the expense and destruction of property. Besides,the grade shown through Emily Place would destroy any connection with Shortland-street and Princes-street by Emily Place and Eden Crescent. The grades I recommend as serviceable for practical pur posas are those embraced mi tho routo through Jormyn-street, and the lowering of Shortfand and Princes-streets, and although they may bo expensive both to the Corpora tion and property-owners abutting thereon, I believe in the end that the pro-* porty will bo so increased in value by the facilities afforded through easy grades and main lines of traffic in, this part of tho city as to more than recoup the outlay required both jiuhlicly and privately. — I am, &c, Wai. Anderson, C.E. Tho Mayor in timated that there wero two proposals beforo the Council—one giving a grade of one in ten, tho second a much better grade, in some places one in thirty-three. The first proposal could bo carried out in dependently of tho second or extended, plan, which latter embraced the widening of Jermyn-street to one chain. This, however, could only be done if tho property-owners would not require compensation. Ho believed some of them would not require any compensation, in view of tho increased value \t would give to their properties. Tha Harbour Board, and the Freezing Com pany would remove tho oarth at their own cost. Ho then moved, " That the Council be recommended to agrco to the cutting down of Emily Place and Princes-street to Waterloo Quadrant, Shortland-street to Short-street, provided—First: That tho Harbour Board and Freezing Company defray tho expense of taking away the earth at their cost, and that tho owners of pro perty agree to the alteration of the levels without compensation from tho Council. Second resolution: That tho Council con-' sidors it desirablo that Jermyn-street bo widened, as shown on the plalis, and that tho necessary steps bo taken to ascertain o.n what condition tho ground can bo obtained.'v In reply to. a question, the pigj-. ncor said ho roughly estimated tho cost of the extended proposal at from £2,000 to £2,500 over the original proposal. Cr. Crowthcr was given to understand that the one in ton grado would cost £1,400. Ho wished t' know the cost of going further up Princos-street and further down Shortland street, not including the widening of Jermyn street. The Engineer replied thai,, including kerking, channelling, lowering of drainage, etc., tho cost -would be £2,000. Both resolutions were thes adopted.

THE ELECTRIC CIRCUS.

These was another crowded audience at the Circus last evening, when a programme similar to that presented at tho opening was gone through. The performance of "Madam Zulu, na well-trained monkey, who I performs many amusing feats on horsoback, j was very well appreciated by all present v i and this item formed a feature in tho v'"ter- j tainment. Tho five-horse p,ci by Master | Jack Cousins also passed qK very well, and : tho performer was frequently applauded. | In the second part of the programme, a very vl»ver exhibition was given by Cooma,, Avho, while supported by a bamboo swinging ! from tho roof of the tent, performed some i very dilficult and graceful feats. Jack . Cousins, as an "Indian scout," who was ' dressed in very appropriate costume, gave an exhibition of bareback riding, in which it appeared evident that he lias con- : slderably improved in this line since his Erovious appearance here. T. Shields, tho ounding jockey, created a good deal of c.v ! citement by his daring leap from tho ground to horseback in a standing position whilo the horse was at a gallop. Several'failures, crowned by a very successful leap, secured for the Jockey- a regular storm of applause. Tho performances of Duvalli, Gregory, and Cusco on the horizontal bar, and the tumb ling, were also very good. Tho Circus ;s again open this evening, and on to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, commencing at 2 o'clock, .a matinee perforp^&uee will be givon to permit schoo\ children to attend.

SURREY HILLS ESTATE.

Thk plan of Surrey Hills estate, a portion of which is to be offered for sale by Messrs Tonka & Co. on Wedneiday, October 3rd has been issued. It would appear from tho area of the sections that the surveyor's in struction has been to lay off the whole estate, as nearly as the ground would permit, into allotments about 33 feet by 1U feet, with frontage to one of the main streets, and a right-of-way for back entrance. This rule has been closely followed, the whole block being cut into allotments of nearly uniform size. A goodly number of Auckland's pioneer colonists will have their names transmitted to posterity in the street no menclature. The main road j g Williamson Avenue, running the full length of the estate, parallel "with it are Campbell Road, Firth Road, Murdooh Road. Parallel with Ponsonby Road are • Pollen-street and McKelvie-street. The poets find representatives in Tennyson and Coleridge-streets; Politicians in Beacons field, Northcote, and Harcourt-streets; the Bench and bar in Cockbum and Jessel Road ; artists in Millars and Leighton streets. The allotments to be offered on the 3rd proi. comprise sections on the Pon sonby Road, Great North Road, and Rich mond Road.

CAB ACCIDENT.

Somk sensation was caused in Queen-strett late yesterday afternoon, by an accident which was fortunately attended with no more ierious consequences than injury to a vehicle. Shortly before sii o'closk, a dray and an English brougham hansom were proceeding at a walking pace down Queen street, near the bottom of Wyndham street, and being almost abreast, the space between them was not great. At the same moment, a spring cart driven by Timothy Hayes, milkman, of Three Kings, came rattling down behind them. John Johnston, the driver of the hansom' saw there was no room for Hayeß to pass' and called to him to stop. There wag no response in the desired direction, however and in another moment Hayes's cart had collided with and upset the hansom. Johnston was thrown out on to the road', way, but was not hurt. The light vehicle was, however, seriously damaged, and it is the intention of the owner to commence an action for tho recovery of the Gost of re pairs.

THE REDMONDS IN NEW ZEALAND.

"Boycotted" at Holdtiltn.

[by tkleoraph.—press association.]

Hokitika, this day. At the Borough Council last evening an application by Messrs Redmond and Walsh for the use of tho Town Hall was refused. The proprietors of the Theatre also rtfused to let it to them.

THE REPORTED COME.

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Wellington', this day. Captain Edwin has received telegrams from , all the meteorological stations on the Bask Coast, Btating that no sign of the comet was seen last night, although a look out was.

kept for it,

MINING NEWS.

(Fnoji the " Coromaxdki. Miit,.")

Union Beach.— A start is being made to drive from the intermediate level to out the shot of gold worked in the SO-feet level. Daniels' tribute leader is expected in hand I every shift, as, according to the Rurvey, tha required distance has been driven. Tha. <? drive going out on the new reef is in aboaV-^ 60 feet, and the leader looks well; 45 toif of general stuff put through gave a return *"'" of 50 ounces of gold—a satisfactory yield. I Success.—There is a continued improve ment in the appearance of tho reef in No. 2 ■ crosscut; dabs of loose gold are obtained in breaking down, and now show in the face. || In the rise started there is a fair show of leafy <jold.

Just-in-Tims.— No. 2 has been driven on north a distance of over 60 feet, the raila being laid: up to the face, and the ground secured. There is a strong flow of water from the reef, which increases the further it is driven. The southern drive on th#samer leader is in about a similar distance* In the* upper level ISO feet had to be driven before, the shot of gold was cut, and the manager believes he will have further to go in tha present level, as the slide is dipping south west. It is therefore probable that nearly 200 feet has to be driven in this direction..

Bismarck.—The tributera have finished, the bridge across the gully leading from the foot of. the tramway to the battery. Tha battery has been lifted to the original lev*!, the berdans have been rescued from Jbe. creek and re<fixed. The timber fojt- the. water-race is nearly all cut. A portion of the van level fell in, and the tribirters hava assisted to repair the damage dona. lONA.—The work of prospecting is being1 carried vigorously ahead. Three crOBB-cute have been driven through the broken grosß<2 which surrounded the shaft. All tho faces have entered a splondid class of solid Band stone, and tho manager has evwy aonfi dence in the future of the mim\

New United.—Some coajsogold has been obtained, which shows the reef is payable and when arrangements are made foir awe extensivo operations very important results may be looked for.

New Corby.—The contractors are mak ing good progress, and though there is yet a considerable distance to drive before reach ing the shot of gold, a patch of |gold may be dropped on any moment. Kaiva.vga, — Work is proceeding yritb favourable prospects, though not so good us the manager could desire,. Another portion of the mine is now receiving atten tion, and may any time v**i some rich stone, as appearances are, pood. Tokatea.—A very extensive block of ground is now being opened for stoping, and appears likely \a prove payable. It will take about njae months to work it out, and as the st-^ne gob hitherto shows gold occa sior-yiy, and is under a run of gold cntljr Xvelly, it is quite within the bounds of pos sibility that the dividend-paying patch will shortly be obtained. The batSery looks itself aptn, having under the skilful manipulation of the manager, Mr Hall* covered from the effects of the flood, and the plant now shows little traces of tie. damage -which was done. Of course a large* outlay was involved, but as the minabofo flourishing it may not be felt by share holders.

FOOTBALL MATCHES.

The following will represant tho Young Colojikls in their match with the combined bootmakers on Saturday in the Domain :— Whiteside (captain), Warbrick, Cole, Berry, McConnel, Ridings, Wooller, Lanrie, Pilk ington, McHugh, Danks, Hardwick, Binney, Dcwar (2). Emergencies : Bailey, Barton, The leather will hare the assistance of R» Whiteside and Joughin. A return football match Post-office Build ings v. Combined Banks will bo played to morrow on the Metropolitan Ground. Tte following will represent the Post-office Building ; -„. Griffiths, Baxter,. Lumsden, McKay, Sim, Irvine, Fairburn, Norwood, Hidings, Brabazon, Aickin, Jones-, Clsp ha,m., Lowis, Meldrum, and Bak«r. The return match, Banks v. Government, ■will eventuato on Saturday on the Metro politan Ground. Players areirequested to put in an appearance at 2.30. The follow ing will represent the Banks:—Backs s McCausland,, Wood, Webster,. Clayton, Culpanj and Gregsoa; forwards: Serenv Goqdtiue, Pattoa, Snodgrass, Martto,, Spencer, Knight, Young, and Beere. A match will be played to-morrow at tbft North Shove between tho Excelsior aai Blue Boys. Tho following will represent tho Excelsior :—Braund, Miles, McDonald,. Kraund, Noal, Bailey, Murphy, Goodman, Potter, Posselwayte, Gillespie, Gee,. McCabe, Bruce, Philpot.. Albert v. Noeth Shork Ist.—The fol lowing will represent the North Shore : — T. J. Fmquhar (capt.), Quick, Wood,, Someriiold, Logan (2), Slattery, Wynyard,, Grattan, Spraggon, Bailey,. Patterson,, Diddams, Gorman, Mun'ay. Emergencies' —Swinnerton, Williams, and G. Murray.-

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1883



Special Advertisements. J3 X E T T' S _/\- LMAN AC. " BRETT'S ALMANAC " For 1884 IS NOW IN PROCESS OF COMPILATION. Secretaries to Mercantile and other Companies, Friendly Societies, Volunteer Corps, Trade, Literary, and Scientific Societies, Masonic Lodges, Charitable Institutions, Total Abstinence Societies, ! aro requested to forward, without delay, tho j information published in tho Directory at-^ ' tached to the Almanac. ; I Please Ad(lr»ss— EDITOR "BRETT'S ALMANAC," Star Office, Auckland. "V/ITt. W. E. HAY is the authorised Collector op Advertisements for " Brett's 1884 Almanac." H. BUETT. SPECIAL NOTICE. k W. 11. FENTON'S GREAT SUMMER GREAT SUMMER SHOW !! SHOW ! I Consisting of Novelties in GENTS' HELMETS, STRAW. TUSCAN, PANAMA, FELT, AND OTHER HATS, SPECIALITIES IN GENTS' DUST COATS, SCARFS, BOWS, SHIRTS, PAJAMAS, HOSIERY AND MERCERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, Will take place at HIS ESTABLISHMENT, 78, QUEEN-STREET, On WEDNESDAY NEXT, the 20tii Inst. Inspection Invited. ~|^-OTICE OF REMOVAL. ALFRED SMITH, F.R.1., 8.A., ARCHITECT, Nos. 2 and 3, Hoffman's Buildings. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), ESTABLISHED 18G2. PURVEYORS OF LIGHT, HEAT, AND POWER. The Company sell and erect gas-fittings, in cluding gas apparatus and gas-power onginea. Stock includes Otto Gas Engines.—Office and Show-rooms, Fort-street. IN consequence of insufficient Accommo dation at the Consulting Rooms, MRS CROSSE will in future attend to her patients at PRIVATE RESIDENCE, QUBBN-BTREET, Opposite the Girls' High School. MRS CROSSE is the only Lady Dentist (hold ing English qualifications, Registered under the Imperial Dentists' Act) Practising in tho Colony. VINT'S WHISKY. SCIENTIFIC BACT. New Whisky ia maddening and poisonous, no matter how blended, coloured, or agTeeably flavoured. VINT & SONS, Belfast, Ireland (established 88 years), at present hold immense stock of their Olb Wbll-maturkd Whisky, and can ensure to the trade—through their Agents—a really PWRB, OLD. UNADULTERATED. AND W&6LKSOME SPIRIT, the quality haying been pronounced equal to OLD FRENCH BRANDY. In bulk and oase. to be had from A. HEATHER, Agent. Head Colonial Office: Melbourne. rrraoRNTON, smith, and firth HAVE FOR SALE : "Crown" Flour, in sacks, lOffs and 50's "Champion" do. do. do. "Cantab" do. do. do. Sharps Bran Wheat Just q?■ "fe ne d, FROM LONDON AND PARIS, ,'A Splendid Assortment of LACES & LACE GOODS GENERALLY, y' Also, SATEENS AND CAMBRICS, Plain and Figured, Latest Dosigns tfld Colourings. NEW SPRING DRESS GOODS, With Trimmings to Match, JVIILNE AND OhOYCB, QUEEN-STREET. FIRST rtRAND CJHOW IRST UTRAND OHOW FOR THIS SEASON OF PARIS MILLINERY, COSTUMES, MANTLES, VISITES, &c., &c, ON MONDAY, 17m SEPTEMBER, at 9 a.m. ALL LADIE3 ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND AT William Rattray'S DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND MANTLE ESTABLISHMENT, 178, 180, and 182, QUEEN-STREET, A.UOKLAKD.



Special Advertisements. TixriRATION OF LEASE] THE PREMISES SOLD. CHEAP DRAPERY SALE. CHE A P Dll APERY SAL E. Hi ATKINS H. ATKINS Is compelled to hold a CLEARING SALE of his Stock o£ DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. The Leaso of his Premises expires in a Few Weeks, 'i'he Premises are Sold anil have to be Vacated. The Stock must be Sold or Removed, iind no suitable Shop is to be procured. THE GOODS WILL ALL BE SOLD VERY LOW PRICES. The Stock has been re-marked, and Customers will find that Heavy Reductions have been made in every department. H. A. wishes it to be distinctly understood that this is no putting advertisement, but a GENUINE COMPULSORY SALE. All the NEW SPRING GOODS will bo in cluded iv the Sale. H. ATKINS, ! DRAPER. !



In an advertisement elsewhere, Mr W. H. Fonton, hatter and hosier, o£ 7", Queon-strcet, notifies his inlontion of making a grand display of spring and summer goods received per Doric and other lato arrivals. The exhibition wil ' take place on Wednesday next, the 26th inst,, iii;<l promises to be an attractive and nove| dis; play.'' '■ Money may be saved by purchasing your, groceries and provisions at Row's. 21b. tin q| most excellent tea, la each, full weight guaran. teed. How's Wholesale iind RoUtil Grocery Store, cornor of Albert and Victoria-street. IAUVKItTtSEMENT], People looking out for a flrst-claas Invest ment can savo fully 20 per cont. Read G, Ilnline's Prico list in wanted column.—[Adyf.]



One Shilling.— P. J. Shortt's popular.' I Art Unions. By permission of the Gonecai &ov ■ ernmont, I am going to hold .another. Grand Arf Union, and call special fatten tib,n to the follow* ■ ing :—Ist, Ten prlaok all first-class oil paintings by rplabriitouiu'vlirit's. 2ml. All the prizes cm view i\\ my shpp; aiiyono oan sco them. 3rd. j The drawing will tako place in the Theatre, I vndcr the supervision of a committee chosen by the subscribers present, and will be open to tViO. ' Press and public. Ith. All tho blanks will bo 1 put in with the prizo tickets, so that everyone's tickot will be called out — pr\ze or blank. Country remittances either in postago stamps uv ', otherwise will receive, tickets' by return post.' The Juvwo and nwmlicv w" uickot o£ each winner •will bo published in St^r, "Herald." and "Weekly."-Francis J. Sho.rtt.-ono Shilling TUV.Cts,-(APYT,]



The Doric and tho new M'.acM'nes liavo arrived.—lX S. Chambura, Wholesale and itctail Macliine Depot. Best a,nd, cheapest pkco to furnish your house from is Garlick and Qranwell's City Hall Arcade. Some beautiful cretonnes and carpets just opened up. Bedroom hirnitUTO ready for immediate dchverr.—[ Advt.J