SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

I 3 , T.rAnnrr> (This Evening, !U3 M{ HIGH WATER { To . m orrow Morning. 10.8 I* iff SUNSET.—This Evening, 0.3 I ul SUNI'ISE—To-morrow Morning, 5.32 ! \i MOON'S AGE.-First Quarter, Utli, i).5'J p.m,

ARRIVALS.

Annabell, brig. Homo, from Lyttclton Southern Cross, s.s., Ross, from the youth loim, s.s., Amodco, from Russell Glonelg, 5.3., Stophenson, from Tnurangn Ocean, schoonor. Savage, from Wluuigurei Ruby, schooner, Larnbort, from Whangaroi Argyle, 8.8., Norrls, from Ohivra

DEPARTURES.

Suva, s.s., Hutchinson, for Duncdin «Macgrc!?or, s.s., Johnson, for Whangarci Trlanapouri, s.s., Logan, for tho South Alice Muir, barque, Henry, for Kaipara

IMPORTS.

Per Annabell—2,lsl sacks potatoes, 1,100 sacks oats, 2U sacks wheat, 300 sacks Hour.

Per Southern Cross—2oo sheep, 20 tons tram way rails, 1 horse, and sundries.

Por Fleetwing: 14.G2G feet timber, to be loaded at Tairua.

Por Manapouri — SO boxes candles, 10 cases wino, 20 cases brandy, 12 packages biscuits, 0 drums oil, 51 cases oysters, 7 casks whalebone, 100 oases twine.

The barque Frederick Jiassil cntored out wards at tiic Customs to-day for Whungarcl, where she will load timber for Sydney.

Tho schooner Fleet wing proceeds hence to Tairua to load limber for Suva.

Soveral vessels in harbour to-ilny (low thu flags half-mast high, in respect, for the memory of n daughter of Captain Couch (of the schooner Fleetwing), who died yesterday.

From this port the brigantinc Island Lily proceeds to the Manukau in ballast to load for Wollington.

Tho following steamers arts due here next weok:—To Anau.from j\lolbourno,ria tho South, at 10a.m. on Monday; Penguin, from Fiji, on Monday; Taiaroa, from Taranaki and Southern ports, Tuesday.

Tho barque Natal Queen left Bluff on tho 13th ult. Had light southurly winds to East Cape, which was passed on tho 25th, and thenco strong windß from N.W. to S.W. till arrival yesterday afternoon.

Tho brig Annnboll left Lyttelton on September 20th. Had fine weather to the East Caps, and thence gales and head winds to arrival.

Tho s.s. .Southern Cross arrived from the South early this morning. Passengers: Mesdames Poolo and Kripping, Messrs Filmer, Da via, and four in tho steerage.

The s.s. Glenclg left Tauranga at 1.15 p.m. yesterday, and arrived at Auckland at C a.m. to-day. Passengers: Judge O'Brien. Mr, Mrs, and Miss Worohla, Mr White, Vogan, Miss Douglas, Mrs Western, Hon. Mr and Mrs Row ley. A now steamer which will register about SO tons was launched by Mr It. Logan at Devon port to-day. Particulars appear elscwhero.

Tho s.s. Manapouri left for Southern porta at noon to-day, with tho following passengers:— For Poverty Bay: Misses Hamlet and Slattery, Messrs Morrin (3), Reed, and Young. For Napior: Mr and Mrs Saunders and family (1), Hogarty's Minstrels (11), Mrs J. Russell, nurse, and family (2), Mr Wheeler. For Wellington: Dr. and Mrs Moncktqn, Messrs Nowbray, Speck, Sims, and Lowe, Miss Campbell. For Lyttel ton: Miss McPhcrson, Dr. McKellar, Messrs Brown and Cooper. For Duncdin: Misses Mabcrley and Bird, Messrs Glen, Parslqy, Graham, and Tanner. Steerage: Mrs Hardio, Messes Stonor, Allen, T. Hunt, Sawyer, and Ah Ping.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Heads, this day. Sailed, yesterday: Waitemata, for Fiji; Mary King, Marmion, and Spray, for Sydney.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Arrived: Brig Moa.

Dunedix, this day.

"THE LONDON WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER."

(Extract from tho Leading Article.) London, March 5,1883. " . , . "While on the subject of Waltham Watches, we may mention that we have seen a letter from the com mander of the Gordon Castle (Castlo line of Steam-packets), who was fortunate enough to save life at sea, and who for his valiant conduct was presented in September last with a Gold Keyless Waltham Watch by the President of tho United States, on be half v of the London Local Marino Board. Referring to this presentation watch, ho says :—' When I left London the watch was six Beeends fast, and on my arrival at Sin gapore it was only threo seconds slow, a most extraordinary performance for a watch, as I carried it on my person tho whole of the time. I compared it every day with my chronometers on the passage out, and it seldom or never differed one second from them ; in fact, I found it almost if not as good as my chronometers, which is a great thing to say for a watch earned about and subject to all kinds of jolts."

The Wheel of Fortune Turns in His Favour.

Christchurch, Now Zealand, June G, I*£2. Dear Sirs,—This is to certify that St. Jacobs Oil, after ono application, cured me of a sevorc attack of sciatica.—l romain, gratefully yours, William Moiu, Coachbuildcr, Chrlstchurch. Witnesses—Gr. O. Mumford, Journalist; John Blackmoro, Sergeant Armed Constabulary; W. Geo, Clerk Postoflico Department.

THE RESULT WAS MARVELLOUS.

To Editor Evening Star, Auckland, N.Z. Augusts), 1C&!. Dear Sir,—l must certainly confess I had great belief in tho ourativo properties of St. Jacob's Oil, and can personally endorse tho fact. Some week or two ago I was unfortunate enough to contract a severo rheumatic pain in my left arm, which extended from tho shouldor to the wrist. It was so painful, in fact, that I had to leavo my office and go home. Obtaining a bottlo of St, Jacobs Oil, .my wife rubbed my arm immedi ately, and again at night-time. Thorosultwas simply marvellous, for tho next morning the pain was all gono; and up to the present I have not [had tho slightest return of it. I recommend all suffering from rheumatism and similar pains to use St. Jacobs Oil, and feel fully convinced hat they will find great bcnetlt from its use.—l am, dear sir, yours faithfully, Thomas W. Warren. The above testimonial is from a leading im porter in Sydney; the original can bo seen at any time at the agent's office.

Corns and Chilblains Disappear.

Christchuroh, New Zealand, Juno 21, 1882.

Dear Sirs,—During the winter season of last year, having been on duty as mombcr of tho Armed Constabulary forces at the New Zealand Exhibition, I suffered from corns and chilblains. On the recommendation of a friend I used St. Jacob's Oil, which, after two applications, re lieved me of all suffering. I give this certificate as a man who understands the value of truth.— Faithfnlly yours, Constable Daniel Sullivan. Witness, Robort S. Walpolo, Socretary Now Zealand International Exhibition.

How a Useless Arm Was Restored in Ten minutes.

Or the Experience of Edward L. Green, Esq., Government Sheriff at Auckland, N.Z. Auckland, Now Zealand, August Hi, 1883. Messrs M. Levy and Co., Auckland, Now Zealand, Dear Sirs,—l have great pleasure in stating I had occasion to use St. Jacobs Oil for an old Injury I recoived to my Bhoulder in Juno, 18-<2, and from that dato until July 10th last I could not uso mj arm, and found great difficulty in writing. I applied to medical men and used all sorts of liniments, but without any boncflt; but I had not used St. Jacobsi Oil more than ten minutes before I felt tho bonefloial effect, and I can work with my saw or spade as woll as ever .1 did, and can strongly recommend this Oil to ' any one suffering from muscular ailments. You can make what uso you please of this letter for the benefit of others.—l remain, dear Sirs, yours &c, Edward L. Green, Sheriff.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under :—

Monday, Bth inst. For Waitara, per Lalla Rookh, at 8 a.m. For Waitara, etc., per Douglas, at il a.m. For Coi'qmandcl, per Coromandcl, at 11.30 a.m. For AVuitiangi and Upper Mill, per Argyle, at

3 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per To Anau, at

•i p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinomutu, and Opotiki, per

Glenelg, atJ p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at J. 30 p.m. For ltusscll, Kawakawa, Whangaroa, and

Mongonui, per lona, at 1.30 p.m. For Gisborno and Napier, per Southern Cross,

at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise at 5.30 p.m,

Tuesday, Oth inst,

For Waiwora, ICawau, Omaha, and MaUwana,

per Rose Cusoy, at 10 a.m. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Taiaroa,

at 11 a.m. Per s.s. City of Sydnoy as follows :—

For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.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 received by tho Mail Agent on board' tho steamer up to tho time of sailing. This mail will be duo in London on Monday, l!)th November. For Whangarci Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whanga rei, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Macgregor, at l p.m. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-ofllce. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

OcTOBEit 6, 1883.

United Scrvico Hotel—Meeting of Crickot Delegates, 8 p.m.

United Service Hotel—Union Football Club, 8 p.m.

Theatre Royal—Professor Pooley's Concert, 8 p.m.

V.M.C.A. - Address by Rev. Joseph Hill, 7.30 p.m.

French Literary Club — Lccturo by M. C. de L'Eau, 8 p.m. St. Sepulchre's Mutual Improvement Society- Committee Meeting, 7.30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

More Light.—Wo cannot open our columns to the disoussion of Conditional Immortality or tho doctrine of eternal punishment.

Births.

COLLINGS.—On October 4th, at Duke-street, Newton, tho wifo of Captain J. C'ollings, of a daughter. -Both doing well. McLEAN.—On SoptemGer 27th. at Shelly Heacli Road, Ponsonby, tho wife of Noil McLean ol a son. MCDONALD.—On 28th Soptembcr, at her res! donee, Franklin Road, the wife of Captalr McDonald of a daughter.

Marriages.

BROWN-PHILLIPS.-011 September sth. at the brido's paronts' rcsldonco, John-street, Pon sonby, by tho Rev. K. F. Macnicol, Waltor, second son of Alex. James Brown, Esq., architect and buildor, Auckland, Now Zea land, to Louisa Annie, third daughter of. the lato Charles Phillips, Esq., Trumpet-Major to Her Majesty's Military Train. — Melbourne and Sydney papors please copy. ROWLEY - FLETCHEIt.-On Thursday, Ith October, 1883, at Homowood, Katikati, by speoial liconso, tho Hon. Randolph T. Rowley, youngest foil of tho lato and brother of tho present Lord Langford. to Kosetta. youngest, daughter of Thomas H. Fletcher, Esq.! of Homewood, Katikati. WINKELMANN—MALCOLJI.-On Oct. 2, at St. Matthew's Church, by tho Rev. W. Tchbs, Charles Peter, eldest son of tho lato Peter Winkclmann, Esq., C'arlton House, Braniloy, Yorkshire, to Clara Julia, thlnl daughter of Neil Malcolm. Esq., of tho Groat Harrier Island and Inner Temple, Barrister at Law.

Deaths.

DOUGLAS.—On October 5, at his mother's resi dence. Drury, Georgo Sinclair, beloved second son of the Into Thomas Khollo Douglas; tijred 27 years. The funeral will leave tho residence of Mr T. Tcasilalo, Ure-y-strect, 10-morrow (Sunday), tho Vtli inst., at 2 p.m. Friends are resnccKuily invited to attend. HYDE.—On October 5, after a very short illness, Mary Henrietta Jane, tho beloved wife of George Leopold Hyde; aged 20 ysars. Tho funeral will Icavo her lato residence, Now North Road, to-morrow (Sunday) at half past three. Friends please accept this intima tion. LYNCH.—On the 6th inst,. at Aurora Hotel, Victoria-streets Maty, infant daughter of William and Mary Lynch j aged 3 months. Tho fimoral will take place at 3 p.m. to morrow (Sunday). SLOMAN.-Octobcrlth, Reginald Froudi-, infant Bon of Mr and Mrs John F. Sloman Graf ton Road. SMITH.—On October sth, at tho rcsldcnoo of J. W. Nairn, Farnham-streot, Parnoll, Mrs Sudan Smith, lato of Hadlow Down, Susbox, England, aftor a painful illness. The funeral will leavo tho nbovo placo on Sunday afternoon, at 1 o'clock. Friends pleaso accopt this intimation.—Home papers pleaso copy. WALSH.—On October S, at Itobson-street, Mrs Mary Walsh, mother of Mr Patrick Walsh; aged 85 years. Tho funeral will leave tho residence of Mr Horbita, Hobson-stroet, tomorrow (Sunday), at 3 p.m. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

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

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1883.

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

Though the decision of the Board of Educa tion adverse to Mr Worthington's accept ance of a scat in the Borough Council of Parnell will give rise to differences of opinion, we believo it is right. Only for tho strongest of reasons should any class of per sona bo doprived of any portion of their rights of citizenship, but in this instance the-sacrifice is trivial compared with tho considerations which demand it It is well recognised that tho interests of the public must over-ride personal rights and privilegesj and the case of the teachers seems in the present instance to come under this rule. It requires no demonstration that, in the great majority of cases, it would have a bad effect on matters educational were teachers of State schools allowed to mix actively in local politics. The probabilities aro that not only Would duty bo neglected and discipline lowered, but lofeal animosities and favouritism, especially in country districts, would be introduced, with all their evil corollaries. In the particular coso under consideration thcro wero doubtless special modifying circumstances, but theso wore far from being suiKcient to warrant a relaxation of tho Board's excellent rule. To have exempted Ml- Worthington from tho operation of that rule would have created a dangerous precedent, would have savoured of partiality, and would have weakened the authority of the Board in dealing with similar claims. Hence we think they acted wisely and well in declining to admit any plea of exceptional circumstances. Neither Mr Worthington nor the public have any right to complain. The former, if he knew of the regulation, did not show a marked respect for authority by allowing himself to be elected, and may consider himself foi • tunate in escaping direct censure for his action. And the public may be con soled by the reflection that Parnell's lo;« is their gain, and may complacently rest in the thought that the tuition of youth in a large city school is of more importance than ruling the destinies, drain-pipes, and dust heaps, of a suburban municipality.

Justice Versus Prosecution.

The police are invested with large powers affecting private character and personal liberty, and are apt to abuse them un less their actions are controlled by vigilant supervision and criticism. The victims of police tyranny, moreover, invariably belong to the weaker classes, who have the least power to help themselves. A case possessing some rather remarkable features came before the Court yesterday, and should not pass without comment. A girl named Mary Martin, a barmaid at the Scotia Hotel, was charged with stealing a watch and chain, value £20, from Georgo Cook. From the evidence given at the hearing it appeared that the prosecutor, with some friends, had been travelling from one hotel to another, enjoying themselves after their own fashion. At the Scotia Hotel they commenced chaffing the barmaid about

put her hand into his pockot and took out some money. Cook then noticed that his watch and chain were gone, and gavo infor mation to tho police leading to tho girl's ■arrest. Tho case up to this stage looked suspicious, and tho police wore, per haps, justified in making the arrest, though they could find no trace of the property; The girl was lodged in gaol, find, bail being refused, was kopt there all night, and re manded on the following day. Boforo tho case came on for investigation, however, a man named Bertie Watts, who had been with Cook earlier in tho day, turned up with tho watch and chain, and said that lie received them from the prosecutor for safe custody when they were together, and being wholly ignorant of tho subse quent visit to tho Scotia, knew nothing of tho accusation against, the girl Martin. He had restored the pro perty to the owner as soon as ho conveniently could. Watts's statements were corroborated by Mr Lendrum and Mr Reid, who said they saw Cook band over the watch and chain. Now comes the sin gular behaviour of the police. Though t!ie.-o facts were known to them, they, for some reason of their own, persisted in press ing tho eliargo against the girl. A still more reprehensible feature of the ca.se, how ever, was Sergeant White's refusal to call the man Watts, who had returned tho pro perty, although Mr Cotter, counsel for the defence, pointed out to him that it was clearly the duty of the police to place tho evidence of so important a witness before the adjudicating Magis trate. 'Die force of this opinion will pro sent itself to any mind but that of a police man bent upon obtaining a conviction, even if there had been grounds for suspecting collusion, of which, however, not a tittle of evidence was tendered. Notwithstanding this suppression of material facts, tho police failed to establish tho uUglitnsfc proof of the robbery ; and the Magistrate, without calling on Mr Cotter to cxamino Lendrum, Watts, and' other witnesses in attendance, dismissed tho case. The girl, however, having suffered in mind and character by tho incarceration and the persistency of the police in pressing for a conviction, has no remedy oxcept by the publication of the facts which wcro sup pressed in Court. In tho Longhurst case at Wollington the Judgo severely con demned tho police for neglecting to summon a doctor whose evidence was material to the caso, but whose testimony favoured thu prisoner. Tho average policeman,however, is so accustomed to regard it as his main pur pose in life to obtain convictions, especially after lie has mado arrests, that he requires more frequently reminding that he is employed in the interests of justice—not of persecution.

11 Hippono's" usual woekly contribution of sporting notes will bo found on the eighth page.

The advantages of tho telephone com munication with tho Asylum have been rc poatedly demonstrated during the fow days that have elapsed since the murder of the man Mills, and there can bo littlo doubt that within that timo tho cost of tho lino and instrument has been repaid. With tho assistance of tho telephone wo wore enabled to furnish our readers with the result of tlio investigation last evening. Tho verdict was brought in at four o'clock, and half-an hour later tho STAK, containing a brief abstract of tho summing up and the verdict, was being printed and sold in town. Vacancies appear to bo occurring very rapidly in tho local banks by reason of tho Sudden departure of sundry youths whoso oxponsivo habits have caused them to "out run tho constable." In a recent paragraph we referred to tho fact that " another bird was preparing to take wing," and wo have now to porform tho duty of recording tho fact that ho has flown. Tho most recent leranters tiro both " prominent eriekctcis."

Tho following mining telegram was ro' coivod in town to-day from the Snccow: "Oot 2'lozs. rich specimen gold t winy. Good indications. (.Signed) I'kti:i;!llkii>' ' From the Darwin ; "Cut lft. reef in botti in shaft I'JS feet below the deep reef, showing strong splftta of gold. (Signed) 1). E. O'Suluvax.

Mv Superintendent Thomson In til receipt of a telegram from Tnurnnga, stating that tho cutter Leah, for tho safety of Which, somo anxiety was felt during tho present week, her arrival safely at that port. Tho Leah had to remain in Tairua for several days, owing to a continuance of lioavy weather.

At tho Polico Court this morning then; was a charge °'i tho cause list praforred by Mr U E, MacCounick a.'ainst North, tin; subject matter being tho nllogcd larceny of books, &o. After hwnving the re-marks of counsel, Hi>s Worship decided that aa a nolle pruscqui hail boon cntcrod at tho Supremo Court in respect of tho alleged ofl'enco, ho would discluirgo tlic defendant. Tlio opening of llio bicyclo season was celebrated to-uay by a meet nt tho foot of Grey-street and a run round the suburbs. Altogether, about-10 wheel-men took part in tho display, the majority being members of tho Waitemata and Auckland Bicyclo Clubs.

Il hus boon definitely arranged that tho Polks shall open at the Opera House on the 31st inst. with their groat specialty play, "Tho Strategist," which has created a perfect furore wherover it lias been pro duced throughout Australia.

A man named Hans Georgo Christenson, labourer, of Mongonui, was brought to Auckland this morning in chargo of the captain of tho steamer lona, and forwarded to Mount Eden Gaol. Ho has been com mitted to six months' imprisonment for an aggravated assault on a female named Lily Oxnam, Mongonui, on tho 29th of Septem ber last.

At the inquest on the body of Thomas Miller yesterday, Dr. Honeyman, who mado an autopsy of the body, de|iO?cd that the cause of death Was the rupture of a blood vessel In the brain, probably occasioned by a fall. There wasaslight contusion under the eye, and the nose was ilattoticd. The thorny is that the decsascd fell out of n window, a distanco of nino foot, Into a right-of-way. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony, and added a rider calling tho attention of the proprietor of tho Blue Post Dining-rooms to the dan gerous condition of the window from which it is supposed deceased foil.

At the mooting of tho Board of Education yestorday, it was finally agreed to take an extended lease of Wesley Colldge (Girls' High School), at a rental of £300 a year.

The Naval Artillery held their monthly inspection parade in the Drill-shed last evening. Captain Lelioy, Lieutenant Parker, Sub-Lieutenant Smith, and fifty one men were on parade. Major Shepherd was in command, and inspected the Com pany-. During the parade tho examination of Sub-Lieutenants Self (Victoria), Flynn (Hobsons), Smith (Navals), and Kitchens (City Guards) was' held—tho examining board being Major Shepherd, Captain LeKoy, and Captain Million. Tlio sub lieutenants acquitted themselves satisfac torily. There was a littlo dissatisfaction shown on the part of the Naval Company— the men, no doubt, being tired with the amount of drill they had to go through.

Hegarty's Court Minstrels proceeded South by the steamer Manapouri, which loft at noon to-day.

To the Editor : Sir, —In a local of your issue of the 2nd inst. it is stated that a cheese-making plant to be erected at I'uke kohe by Ingram and Co. will bo tho first made in the colony on the Cheddar prin ciple. Allow me to correct this statement. The first eheese-mnking plant made in New Zealand on the Cheddar plan was made by mysolf for the Waiuku Choeso Factory, and will start working on Monday next, t could have written sooner, but desired to soc whether the firm of "Manufacturer'sAgoiits" professing to undortake the supply of the Pukekohe plant would bo honest enough to contradict tho paragraph and give the honour to whom honour was due.—Yours, &c., Henby Waitje.

A musical treat is in store for tho Thames people. Mr Gordon Gooch has made arrangements to give them a choice concert on Monday week, the loth inst. The pro gramme will include the " Lurline " selec tions and miscellaneous items, and Mrs Kilgour and about 20 other ladios and gentlemen will take part in the concert.

Agreeably to announcement previously given, Mr Dargavillo attended the meeting of the Trades and Labour Council last even" ing, with the object of addressing the dele gates on subjects affecting the well-being of the working classes. Owing, however, to the paucity of the attendance, the address was postponed, and ifc was agreed, on the motion of Mr King, " That a mass meeting of the warking classes, under the auspices of the Auckland Trades and Labour Council .be held at some future dato, when Mr Dargaville will be asked to ad dress the working men." The only other matter of interest was a lotter from the secretary of the Engineers' Society replying to the Council's invitation to co-operate with the object of taking steps to prevent as far as'possiblo the intro duction of labour from the South at

On Sunday morning last a Sunday school was commonccd in Waterview, Great North Road, in connection with the Primitive Methodist Church, lately erected in that district on a piece of ground kindly given by Mrs Major for that purpose. It was very well attended by the children in tho neighbourhood. Mr Chas. Woolgar was appointed Superintendent, who inti mated, in the courso of his address, that he intended giving a tea-party to the children on Thursday,

On Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock a children's tea-parfcy took place on Mr Wool gar's property, Great North Road, kindly given by tliatgontloroan to the touchers and children of the newly-formed Sunday-school in connection with the Primitive Methodist Church, Watcrview. After some sports wcro indulged in, the assemblage adjourned to the church, and a number of Sankcy's songs were sung by the children, and inter esting anecdotes related by Ml' Woolgar, much to tho pleasure of all who attended. A hearty vote of thanks to Mr WooJgar ter minated tho proceedings.

A little daughter of Mr Owen, of North Shore, while at Brick Bay (opposite Queen street Whftrf) yesterday fancied ulio sciw a human head lying amongst some stones on the beach. The matter was reported to thu police, and Constable Ilutelriiison pro ceeded to tho spot indicated about noon to day. Ho arranged with tho water police to give a certain signal if he discovered that the report was correct, but up to a late hour this afternoon no signal was .seen, so that it appears probable the girl may havo been mistaken as to the character of the alarming object.

Messrs Upton and Co. have hit upon a happy idea for Christmas cards, namely,the representation of tho most notable wild flowers of New Zealand in chromo-litho graphy, The subjects chosen aro the rota, ako ako, kowhal, immuhu, ami clematis.. The designs of Miss Barnes, of Auckland, aro admirable, ami they have been executed in first-class style. Wo havo no doubt thoso pretty cards will meet with a largo Bale, and will become among tho most popular presents for friends abroad.

Parents residing in the vicinity of the Newton East School complain that their children are unable to secure admittance, while (here aro children residing in other educational districts attending tho school.

A meeting of the Waitomatn County Council was he!il yesterday afternoon, at which it was resolved to apply for a loan of 14,000 under the Roads and Bridges Con struction Act for works in tho district.

A young man named William Swectland, employed asn bricklayer's labourer, met with a peculiar accident last week, which has resulted in his death. Wo aro informed that Swcetland, who was a young man about 28 years of age, was engaged picking out tho foundation of a stone wall, and that after having remained in a stoop ing position for about an hour, ho sud denly was seized with severe internal pains, and was unablo to stand upright. Ho was conveyed to his homo where ho received medical attendance, but never recovered. Wo have not yet been able to ascertain the exact nature of tho injuries which proved fatal.

At a meeting of tho Ponsonby At llmno Committc last evoning, it was suggested to (.Ivo n fancy dress Imll in the" Hall on Friday, L'mi November. Tlio following ladies and gentlemen were proposed as committee : Mrand .Mrs Hoardmun, Mr and Mrs A. Dcvore, Mr and Mrs I). F. Kvans, Mrand Mrs Edward Lewis, Mr and Mrs Mnaofiolil, Mrand Mrs Quick, Mr and Mrs Cunningham, Dr. and Mrs Bnyntun, Dr. and Mrs Dawson, lir. and Mrs Evans, Mr and Mrs .lakins, Mr and Mrs Upton, tho Misses Hill, Harrison, llorloy, Kelly, Home, and George. It was also 8UB<;08tod to give a children's dance on tho following evening, 3rd Novem ber, same as done formerly. MrD. V. Evans will probably act a» lion, soci-otary for both OVOlltHi

The promoters of tho Gorman Club, which is now ho successfully conducted, doscrvo tlio thanks of their countrymen in Auckland, everything possible having been done to make tho Association as attractive as possible to them. Eighteen new books wore received by the s.s. Doric, and thu Club now possess the beat Gorman library in this colony, consisting of 2T>O volumes. Recently-arrived Germans who liavo not been previously aware of tho existence of the Club should not neglect to avail them selves of its* advantages.

At it mooting of tho Cummittco of tho Auckland Agricultural ami Pastoral Society for Hie purpose of arranging preliminaries in connection with the forthcoming show, a tender was accepted for tho construction of hen coops. The (Secretary was authorised to concrete tlie Hoof of tho old "'feiicd," si) as to prevent tho intolerable nuisance which has hitherto been caused by tho dust Oil tho days of fcl'O show, but the cost of such con creting was not to oxceed i"25. The Com mittee wore then deputationised by Mr Waite, who stated that a few tradesmen and others interested wished tho Society td give medals to successful exhibitors, instead of money. Mr Waite was informed that tho Committee proposed to five medals when uo desired instead of money prizes.

With very few exceptions,tho passengers by the Doric, Homo 500 in number, have securcdcmployinent. Mrßrophy, the local Government immigration Oflicor, informs us that so far as he is aware, with tho excep tion of one man and his wife, all the immi grants waiting work havo obtained it, and as a proof that tho labour market is not glutted, ho mentions tho fact that Mr Richard Monk, of Pinko, has waited on him and stated his willingness to take 40 or 50 labourers at from (is to 7s per day. Even tho prospective supply for the next throe or four months Is not equal to tho present demand. During last month Mr Brophy received nomi nations tot" ISO souls, equal to 132 statute adults, and received for passage monoy and equipment tho sum of £434 2s fid. Tho nationalities of these immi grants is as follows i—9B English, 33 Irish, IS Scotch, and 7 foreigners. Tho nomina tions already sent this year are as follows ;—

January, (IS souls; February, 128 souls; March, 01 souls ; April, 127 souls ; May, 03 souls; Juno, USaoulsi; July, 2,">2 souls; August, 02 souls j September, 150 souls. Total, 1,123.

We have been requested to stitto that the Charles Madden referred to In last night's issue of tho BtAB as having been charged with stealing a door mat, assaulting tho police, &c, is not Mr Charles Madden, of Hobson-strect, nor his son of tlio samo name (solicitor).

The only membors present at tho Board of Education meeting yesterday wui'u Messrs Laishley (Chairman), Hobbs, Buck land, and Goldio, and consequently all tlio special business was deferred. Mr C. A. Simonsen having resigned his position as teacher of French and German at the Girls' High School, Dr. Hanson was appointed German master, at a salary of SO guineas pel' annum (attendance) five days a week), ami Mr Villoval, French master, ut a salary of (10 guineas per annum (attendance three days a woek). Tlio following tenders were received for the enlargement of the Waipipi School: —Alox. Drummond, i'2Bo ; (accepted); J. MoNaughton, 1305. A letter from Mr 11. Worthington (Head-master of the Wolleslcy-strect School, and member of the Parnell Borough Council) was received, stating that 27 Parnell children attended his school. On the motion of Mr Goldio it was agreed, "That in view of the cir cumstances of the information supplied, and of the fact that the largeness of Mr Wor thington's school and the great responsibi lity of his post require his undistractcd attention and thought, tho Board do not feel disposed to malic an exception to the regulation in Mr Worthington's case." A number of other items of business were dis posed of.

Mr J. E. Kcdmond (membor for New Kosb in tho House of Commons) is an nounced to deliver a lecture in the Theatre Royal on Monday evening on " Home Rule —] ts Real Meaning. " On Monday, at noon, K. C. Greenwood will sell by auction at his mart, Queen street, tho remaining choice villa and busi ness sites situated at Rogauvillo, Mount Albert, y.\ miles from town. Tho terms offered arc such that bring tho land within the roach of the working classes, and there ought to be no difficulty in quitting tho lot, especially aa there is no reserve. A grand miscellaneous concert will be given this evening in the Tlientro lioyal, under tlio direction of Mr Pooloy. The following artistes will npprnri— Mndamu l'oolcy, Misr. A. Hargrave, Messrs Gordon Gooch, T. Burnhani, and .1. l'\ Robinson. Solo pianist: II r Ralph Hood. Soprano and tengr competition next week. . In consequence of the interest created by Roy. A. lieid's sermon on "Kternal Punish ment and Divine Benevolence," the rov. gentleman will deliver a discourse to-morrow evening in Pill-street Wosloyiln Ohuroh on " Tlio Dogma of the Annihilation of the. Wicked Opposed to lhe Teachings of Jesus Christ." Wo hear that the Congregational Church at Onehunga has given a unanimous null to tho. Rev. Henry W. J. Miller, latu of Glasgow, und that, after due consideration, Mr Miller has accepted the call'to tho pastorate, and will enter

TELEGRAMS.

[FIIOM OUK OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Coßomandel, this day. A Mixed Crew of Oyster-Gatherers.

Tho oyster-gatherers charged with steal ing were tried this morning before Mr Tierney and Captain Thomas, J.P., and the whole batch committed to Mount Eden- Ellen Curtis for three months, Terosa Ken nedy ono month, and the four young men —Wilson, Arthur, Palmer, and Wright— two months each. Sergeant Itist leaves per steamer at noon to-day with the prisoners. Tho weather is getting stormy from the north-east.

[I'EK I'EESS ASSOCIATION.]

Weu.inqton, this day, London Wool Sales.

Thofollowingcabl igram lias been received by Murray Roberts, dated London, October 4th :—Sales have closed dull; 58,000 bales, have been bought i>i, and are held in first hands.

CIIMSTCIIITBOn, this day.

Tho Governor's Movements.

Hia Excellency the G overnor has accepted an invitation to be present at the Canter bury Metropolitan Agricultural Show on November !)th.

DuNEDIN, this day. Tho Ship Waikato Spoken.

Tho Kotorua yesterday spoke off Akaroa tho ship Waikato, bound North, In Newton's case tho defence is that ho suffered from tompoi'ai'y mental aberration induced by longstanding disease*

SCINTILLATIONS.

Policy's concert to night.

Hns any ono seen that now comet?

lliilo Association meeting hero in February. 2,700 Y.M. Christian Associations in tho world.

Toinaskat is the name of a Red Indian chief.

Dr. Hislop, Educational Secrotary, is now in Auckland.

The lonic takes 5,000 frozen sheep from Wellington! 800,000 people in Ireland who speak Irish. McAllister, a raftsman, hits committed suicido at HelonHvillo.

T. Millard, veterinary surgeon, was killed by a fall from a horse on Thursday.

i'rize-moncy of £f>oo or I'GOO to be given at the shooting competitions in Auck land.

Boswell, charged with stealing cheques of tlio Now Plymouth Lighter Company, has been discharged.

Military Curiosity—Portion of a skeleton regiment—a vertebra from tho backbone of the army.

4,900 carcases frozen mutton arc) to bo sent by the steamer Triumph from Welling ton. The Triumph U now on her way outi It is always a good thing to be on friendly terms with your physician, but a very bad thing when he is frequent in his calls on you.

Voting Georgo Vanderbilt, tho fourth son of tho rich man, is said to have the honest ambition to becomo a newspaper reporter. W. .1. NeWtoll, lute Town Clei'k of West Harbour, Dunedin, WHS yestel'duy sent three months to prison for burning books and papers belonging to tho Council. The (light Rev. Dr. Redwood, Bishop of Wellington, delivering tho panegyric on tho late Archbishop Vaughan, took for his text tho words, "As tho sun when it shinoth, so did ho shine in the Temple of God."

To Aropota, the Murimotu chief, charged with obstruction and theft, is out on i'l,ooo bail, remanded till Monday* Emerson very kindly and cliafdclctistic ally silys that .'i weed is n plant Whose qualities have not yet been discovered. Wellington Volunteers propose ti). hold a review at Easter, and the Native Minister is to be asked for Government aid.

E. Mullens is charged with netting fire to ln's house at Town Flat, Wellington, and ovidonou h/w been given that he olfered a person a iMIln of money to burn down the house, llu is remanded till Tiicaky, on bail of I'SOO.

Twelve thousand five hundred children are now taught in the Catholic schools of the arch-diocese of Sydney: The Salvation Army Captain nt Tliiiaru was yesterday acquitted of tho charge of assaulting the leader of the Skeleton hosts.

TE AROHA GOLDFIELDS.

Splendid Results from First Crushing.

[r-V TKLEdUAI'II—OWN CORKfCSrOSDK.ST.]

Camwuw.K, this day. Tin: Chairman of tho Piako County Council has received the following message from Mr J C. Firth, To Aroha, last night:—"Re sult first crtishing iii F Claim, sis ounces per ton ; in Inverness, fourand a iirtif ounces per ton." _^________

THE FOOTBALL DISPUTE.

Letter from tho Wellington Rugby Union,

It will bo remembered that in a recent issue wo publishod tho resolutions adopted at a mooting of tho Auckland Football Association, offering to refer the disputed result of tho Intorprovincial Match botween Auckland and Wollington to tho arbitration of tho South Island Associations. This offer was, howover, scarcoly what tho Wel lington footballers desired, thoro boing very littlo doubt how. tho decision of tho arbitrators would have gono on tho points disputed. Finding their ca»o to bo so weak, tho Wellington Associations havo endeavoured to shelve the' matter by forwarding the following an»wor to Mr Verckor'Bindon, Hon. Secre tary of tho Auckland Union i— Wellington, N.Z., Sept. 26th, IS-3. IJoarsir",—ln reply to your letter of HHh inst., I imvß to in form you that at a mcotiiiK Of the Management Committee of tlio Wellington K.l'\U., held on WndiinscUy evening, it was de rided to uphold tho claim at the Wellington captain to a win in tlio late match, no it is con sidered that, wo havo it perfectly fair and just claim to the victory. Wo propose, as the best means of settling the question, thai each Union should state its case and forward it, accom panied by the printed letters of the captains, to the fountain head—tlio Kugby Union of Kng land. Wo proposo this in preference td (ho former suggestion of ref orring tho dispute to the Southern Unions, for the following reasons, -viz:—l. The English Union is the acknowledged highest authority in all matters connected with thoKugby Uniongame. 2. A perfectly impartial consideration of tlio merits of tho case, free from all possibility of party prejudico or bias', is insured. 3. Tho ruling of the English Union would carry tho greatest weight with it. 4. That iC two Unions doalt with tho caso, and ono gave a contrary decision to tho othor, tho quos lion at issue would still bo kopt unsettled. I have, in conclusion, to add that tho Wellington Union, equally with your own, regrets tho unfortunate canti-demy.*, but feeling that they huvo right on their Bida, can only adopt tho course of supporting tho Wellington captain and umpires. 1 shall bo glad of an early reply.—l remain, yours very trnly, K. Davy, Hon. Sec. W.H.K.U.

To Voreker-Uindon, Esq., Hon. Seci Auckland Rugby Union.

LAUNCH AT DEVONPORT.

A new screw steamer which will register about o0 tons was launched from JDovonport by Mr K. l>ogan ut high water this morning. Thcro was a largo public attendance. Directly tho vossol (which was gaily decorated with bunting) got underway the christening ceremony was per formed in the othodox manner by Mrs James Logan, who named her the "Neptune." The steamer glided over the ways, a distance of J36 feet very prettily, amid tho cheers of tho spec tators, and soon after was siU'oly riding at anchor a short distance from tho shore. An adjournment was then mado to tho boat shod, whore "success to the Noptuno" was drunk with due honours. The Neptuno, like all vessels which havo previously boon launched by Mr Logan, la a handsome-looking vessel, With very fino lines, and admirably finished in overy respect. Tho dimensions arc : Longth of keel, 74 feot- longth overall, 81 foot; beam, IS feet 6 Inches; doplh of hold, 6 feet. Tho cabin is situated in tho after end, and ib a comfortablo apartment, measuring 18 feet by 13 foot. It is panncllcd foro and aft, and scats, are cushioned. On deck thoro is a ladies' cabin U foot by 7 foot, so that tho vessel is woll suited for passenger accommodation as woll as for cargo carrying. Tho steamer will bo brought alongside of tho Queen-street Whnrf next wook in roccivo her onginos. which aro from Messrs Wilson, of London. They aro compound sur face-condensing, with (0-inch and 20-inch cylin ders and 12-inch stroke giving >8 hoise-owcr nominal. It is expected the vessel will attain a speed of nino or ten knots. Tho steamer, which is to be schooner rigged, was built for Mr James l',ogan, late engineer of the s.s. Rose Casoy, who intends to place her in the coastal'trado as soon as completed, and it is probable hor lirst voyago will be to Kuipara.

CABLEGRAMS.

[reuter's caulegkam,]

(Received October G—l p.m.)

Paris, October 5. It is announced to-day that General Thibandin lias resigned hia position as Minister of War in the French Cabinet,

Madrid, October 5

It has transpired that tho Spanish Government has sent a communication to the French Government demanding satis faction for tho treatment accorded to King Alfonso by the Parisians during his recent visit to tho French capital.

London, October 5,

Tenders for the Melbourne Municipal debentures to the amount Ol '£200j000 at 4J per cent, interest, and the minimum par were opened to-day. The total amount offered was found to be £349,000. Tenders at iiiOO 7s Gd and upwards will receive allotment in full.

[SPEC'IAIi Tv MUSBH ASSOCIATION.]

London, October 5 The Franco-Spanish Quarrel.— Germany's Attitude.

The Emperor William of Germany has wired to King Alfonso that tho insults offered him by the Parisians wuro directed to himself. Extensive Embezzlement. Mr Warmden, the secretary of tho London River Plato Bank, has embezzled the sum of £110,000 and absconded. His whereabouts are unknown. Speaking at Belfast, Sir Stafford North coto accused tho Government of want of sympathy with tho colonies. Mr Murray Smith, Agent-General for Victoria, has written to the " Tiinoß " in reply to Professor Dicey, and justifies the action of Mr Service in excluding the Irish informers from Australia. Ho adds that tho colonists are determined to prevent tho coloniesfrom becoming thocosspit of Europe. London, October 5. A company is projected with a capital of £200,000 to 'stock ■1,000 square ffllles of territory at tho mouth of the Victoria (Burcoo) River, South Australia.

AUSTRALIAN.

Hobaiit, this day,

The Government Railway Bill lias been rejected in thb Legislative Council by a majority of one. In ccrnnerjitence of the de feat, Minister's have adjourned tho Legisla tive Assembly to give them time to consider their position.

Harvest Prospects in Victoria.

Mkluoukn'k, October 5,

Accounts to hand from tho country dis tricts of this colony show that tho weather has been generally favourable for crops, and there aro prospects of an abundant bar vest this season.

It is ilow considered probable that T. Bolam, whoso services as Inspector-General of tho Education Uoparttnent the Govern ment have decided to dispense with, will not bo pensioned, but will bo offered another post in the Civil Service.

Australian Markets.

Sydxkv, October 5,

Now Zealand wheat has further declined 3d during tho week, and is now quoted at 3s 9d. New Zealand oats aro quoted at 2s 4d; Maize per bushel is now worth 3s .'id. Tho Sugrtr Company's No. 1 pieces per ton remain at £35.

Adklaidk, October 3.

Wheat is quoted at 4s 7d ta 4s Bd. Trices are nominal. Tho market is quiet, and no business is doing. Flour has further fallen '2s (id per ton. Town brands are now quoted at £'10 12s Gd to £10 17s Gd, and Country ditto at ifl 15s ti £10.

NEW DIRECT STEAMERS.

Wk are informed by Messrs Cruicksliank and Co. that a cablegram has been received from tliu Shaw, Savill and Albion Company stating, In reference to the new steamers that they are now building! thofc tho powers of tho vessels have been considerably in creased, and that they will be faster than anything that has yet been in these waters.

LATEST NEWS FROM KAWHIA.

Everything Uuict.

The steamer Hannah Mokau arrived from Kawhia yesterday with a full cargo of pigs tind iiativc produce. The reports she brings shew that tho trouble over tho beacons had been greatly magnified. One correspondent writes :—"The troublo^at Kawhia. The real reason the beacons were thrown down was tho Government not asking authority to put them up. Tho dignity of the chiefs was hui't. Ah to tho other reports about looting stories, ordering oil', etc, they arc a tisstio of barefaced lies. Nobody was more astonished than myself when 1 heard them. 1 feel fis s'aft! hero as in Auckland. I never beard an angry word from any of the natives, and thoro is not {he least cause of til jnsinoss. Last night a great meeting was held. I was the only white man present at it. All the trouble is over. Even now tho natives are up to their eyes in water driving my pigs and assist ing to load the steamer. There are some very turbulent natives here, but, when you como to know them, they nro, as a rule,' honest, and are now civil and obliging." When Captain Fairchild went into Kawhia after the pulling down of tho beacons, tho natives wove very cheeky. They said the beacons were on their land. One of tho beacons was built on rock which is covered with water at high tide ; the other Was on n sandy beach) also covered at high water, so that tho pretext that their land was injured is a mere sham. Tho wholo of the material used iii tho con struction is taken away. Tho wood and Jiron woio piled up in a heap at tho native settlement, but the timber was all chopped and split so as to be utterly useless, Sinco the return of tho Ilinomoa with tho detachment of Constabulary, how over, the beacons have been rc-clooted, and are not likely to bo interfered with again. Another beacon has been erected by Captain Fairchild on the hcadat Raglan, so there nro three beacons to indicate the ontranco to that port now.

LATE SPORTING.

Now Racing Club at Wellington.

(MY TELEIiRAI'JI. —I'KKSS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, this day. It has boon decided id form a second racing club hero to bo called tho Wellington Jockey Club. The now club is formed for holding a meeting on the course at Island Bay. A warm discussion took place as to whether this club should not hold its meeting on tho same day as the old club, bttt ultima tely it was left to tho Committeo to decide the date.

Melbourne, this day. Forest King is scratched for the Mcl bourne Cup.

PEDESTRIAN CONTEST.

Tho Proceedings Opened by a Cloryman,

[BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

DtTNiiuiN, Friday. Tin: twenty-four hours' walking match— Scott v. Edwards—began to night at ton o'clock. The Rev. C. J. Byng was present, and made a few remarks. Ho hoped tho fair play characteristic of tho English would bo observed throughout this intercolonial contest. There were many things in con nection with such contests ho did not agree with. For instance, ho knew there would as much betting in that hall as on a race course, and whilo ho strongly objected to betting, ho quito recognised that it was impossible to prevont it. But he did hope that at tho conclusion of the contest those who lost would pay up like honourable men. Ho wound up by reminding his hearers that they were all engaged in one very important race, In which (Joel and tho angels were the specta tors. In that race not only ono, but all, might win, and the reward of which was eternal, not temporary. The first mile was dono in lOmins. losecs., Scott being two laps behind. Thero arc twenty-two laps to the mile. There was an attendance of 400 or 500 people. At mid night Edwards had got over exactly eleven miles, and Scott was two laps behind. At eleven o'clock Scott had been throe laps ahead. Dunkmn, this day. At 1.30, Scott's record was 73 miles G laps ; Edwards, 70 miles 6 laps. Scott is regarded as a certain winner,

CONGREGATIONAL UNION AND HOME MISSION.

A SBUIES of meetings hftve been held during the present woofc in connection with tho Auckland Congregational Union and Home Mission, in tho Boreaford-stroot Hall. The first of those took place on Tuesday evening, the, Key. J. Robertron, M.A., presiding. Tho following report was read by Mr John Milne, Secretary*- Your Committee presented their last report In September, 18K0. During tho part three years they have regularly met, and transacted all business connected with the Union, and have kept up communication with tlie Colonial Mis sionary Society in Kngland. Mailers of con. Bidorablo importance connected With the Union Imve from time to time arisen and been dealt With by your Committee.

Kau'AKA.- At I lie. dato of last report lho Rev. A. ltiilinjr had .his* settled at MuunKiituroto. Jle luis prosecuted his work there amidst manj difficulties, but witli encouraging success ; the lost, reijort tells of. lulclitlons to llio church, whk-li, KikiiiK into account the p-iilton.d c!ini:i'li-i' uf »'i« (<onmiunity, must be consider able; an active Mmdiiy-school i? maintained, and pastor's Jiiblo ciiiasw.Hiving the week. A eJiort extract from (lie report may lie ;;iyen :-_ "At oil)' last annual meeting, the number ot names on our (ilmrch roll was.',:); it is now :ifl, which, considering -tin- small community, ts very satisfactory. In oiir Huuhath-Boliool, wo have on the roll the niimc.s vim scholars ami IS leuclicrs, with an avera;,-.! i.Hc::daiics oi: U awl 7 respectively; :t of the 1;V teachers are ineniljc-.fif ilii! Church, l'/uycr meelingtfarc held every lorii>>Kht, throughout the year, ami the pastor and olitcere think that these gather ings are productive o] ,;t<.:!l Kooil, jwlhey.tend to prove earnestness in the spiritmil woriot UK. Church. With regard to our Sabbath services. wo can only say—and we do so with unbounded sut-Usfrtotlim-thal they have been well sustain^ and the i»ti«rost of them well kept up. Oui Treasurer Will inform you that the grant ol money made by llio Colonial MiHsionary bociet j lias been rcdiTced from &*! to iSIO, lisirins tlio Church to make up the dclfcieney of «1». »i- Imve the satisfaction to state thfsf this has been done, and tlfft the Church is at the pr.-seriUiino financially sound :rml free from debt. Oar "mic! of Hope has been rc-orgam«ed, and we trust, that under the new management It will do good and effective work. In eoneliiding our report, we arc deeply thankful to Almighty God for the way in which we have been led hitherto, it;xl frust Unit in tlie future we shall have the same kind, powerful, und Fatherly counsel to guide us in the paths of peace and righteousness. We are also thankful, and that to a large extent, for the help ftffimlod to us by tho Colonial Mis glonary Society, and trust that that help wi 1 still be continued to us ; also to tho iicresford street Church, Auckland, for similar assistance, and without which it would have been impos-; sible to carry on the work of the ministry here. Thames. — Since the last meeting the Kov. It. Laishloy has resigned the pastorate of the Church at this place, and has gone M Kngland. He was very greatly beloved by the people amongst whom he laboured, lie liad carried on the work successfully in the face of many ilhseourasintf circumstances. Jhe Ciiurch had, under His fostering care, become self-supportify, rind the debt upou !-h« building reduced to within £W. An effort is MttteiWf at the present moment to clear this away, ami >«<>« hoped by Christmas next it will be a thing or the past, and this accomplished, «v«ry church in this Union will be free from debt. A« i'le time of Mr Luisnley's leaving, tho Rev', J,. Adams, late of Jjristol, arrived in New Zealand. lie came out as he believes under the guiding hand of God.- An invitation to visit the Thames was put into his hands before leaving the vessel he arrived in at Wellington, which resulted in his settlement there Those who went to attend his recognition service can testily to the feeling of strong attachment already existing between him and the people there. Wo devoutly recog nise tlie hand of God in this happy settlement. ONJSHUNOA.— Since tho last report, Key. 1. llamcr has resigned his charge of this Church. No fresh settlement has taken p!»te, but tho work has been carried on by the help of laymen, with, on the whole, encouraging results. Mount JCdkn'.—Just before the last meeting, the cause at. New North Road was taken over in connection With Beresford-strcet Church. A Sunday-school was for some time carried on, as well as preaching, once it Any. Tlie situation was doomed to be an undesirable one, and last year it was sold, mid tfce proceeds applied as far iis they would go in purchasing a site at Mount Kdcn. Pending the oreetioiv of buildings, a school hus been commenced in tho hull recently erected at the foot of the moUntmn, ami on Sunday last the first religious service w»s-con ducted by the Key. J. Kobortson, M.A., when there was a largo attendance. God appears to have opened a door for us there; may we have the devotion and consecration to cuter in and occupy that district. Moafmres are being taken at the present time in connection with the High- Htrcet Chapel and schools to get t!)o trust trans ferred to Mount Eden. Application him been made' to the Supreme Court for permission to sell these properties, and to appropriate the proceeds chiefly ii? *h-< erection o£ buildings at Mount Eden. Nothing b.'H tho law's delay is standing in the way of this ras'ilt. Newton.—A large Sunday-school is carried on here, and Sunday evening evangelistic ser vices were commenced a few months apt, with a steadily-increasing attendance and a growrag interest.

Jl'Mi.ek in* SYDNEY.—The jubilee of Cangrc gatiomtlism in Australia was helil in Sydney in Die montli of Slay this year. Roy, J. Robertson and Captain Daldy attondocl as rcnrcscntalivcs of tln> (Jlmrehes of this Union. 'J'ho services held in connection tliefowith were of a highly interesting oharaetor, thoroughly stimulating of the religious, zeal of tl«wj iiltomlin-^ Afresh baptism of tlie Holy Spirit appmti-ed lo bw expe rienced by the brethren. A vigorous effort was made to ruisous a Jubilee Fund n sufHcicnt sum lo don.l with all tlie Church building debts; this obtained <!Oiißidurable proportions at the time, mid lias siiieo BO far (frown that every Church building debt in New Montli Wales can bo dealt with. the friends in Victoria, stimulated by this example on returning home, organised a fund with the same object,: they determined to pay off their church building debts in tinticipaiion of their jubilee to he held a few years hence, wli£lt they eou ro.ioico in their freedom in this respect. New Zk.u.anu D^iiw,-The opportunity was seized of meeting brethren from riouth New Zealand at Sydney to [UTango the general principles on which to found on> T-Jnion for the whole of New Zealand. This is to Iw brought abouL by an amalgamation of tlio two existing Unions. Agreement has been come to on the main features; details only require to be tilled up, which it is hoped will soon bo completed. Tlie first annuul meeting of the New Zealand Union is to be held in Wellington in January mint, Bnii to lie presided over by Hoy. J. ltobert soii, M.A. Your Committee arc very sanguine that important remits may be looked for from this amalgamation. Tho opportunity for Chi-is-liaii intercourse; urn mutual help in plans for Church extension ; the ftirwval of that fool ing of isolation which sometimes impedes our usefulness will be accomplished. Your Com mittee look forward to sending a good I'oprc sonttitivc of the Churches to the meetings nl Welliiigtoii, find they ask that they may be sustained in I lie duties they undertake on behalf of tho Churches by tho prayers of the members, that übovc all God's work may be seen to prosper in our midst, and that wo may nil labour not for the praise of men, but to advance the glory of Hit kingdom in tho world. Mr J. Mouinik, Financial Secretary, read a brief report, on tho organisation of the funds of tho Union, and sketched a plan whereby the Income might easily bo niado '2(10 per annum. Captain D.u.dy spoke of the Union in past days, and stated, as Treasurer, that its funds were improving. The debt which was impeding tho work some 12 months ago had been con siderably reduced by tlie organising effort of Mr Mogiuio. The adoption of tho report was moved by Mr MIUTK, and the Roy. A. Hiding, in seconding the same, gave an interesting account of his work at Jlaungulurolo. Amidst a population of men, women, and children, all told, he had 00 (is Church members, and through his ljible elussL's, Sunday-school, and the Church services, bad nearly ibe whole population under religious influence. They had a beautiful chinch, which, since tlie last meeting of the Union, had been doubled in si-,:o, nearly the whole being paid for by Uio residents, lie had carried on his work amidst nnui.v difficulties, but us ho had become more acquainted will) the people, ho was greatly attached to them1, and was very happy in his work.

Addresses were, delivered by Kov. T. Adams. of Ihe Thamos, ami by Hey. U. \V. J. 51iu.ru, who lias just arrived in Now Zealand from Glasgow. On Wednesday afternoon, a lnrscly attended Conference of representatives of. Uio various churches of tlie Union whs held at 3.30, the Rev. J. liobertson, 11.A., presiding. The subjects discussed were "Our Union and its Work Here," "Proposed Amalgamation with tho .South Now Zealand Union," Our Property and Trusts, and How Host to Dent With Them," and "Tlio Legislation Necessary to licniorc Certain Disabilities We Labour Under."

In the ovcninif a meeting was held to further tlio business of tlio Conference, Iho Rev. J. liubvrlsou, jr.A., presiding. The mooting was largo and enthusiastic. Ho briefly opened tho meeting by explaining what had been engaged in during tho afternoon, and tlien called upon the Rev. A. Riding to move the (irsl reso lution: "That, in vio\y of the possibilities of Church extension in this part of Now Zealand, this meeting rejoices in the opportunity for thus assembling to slimulnl: tlio work of tho Auck land Congregational Union and Home mission, and trusts I fiat in reviving these annual meet ings our Churches may Hint encouragement and strength." Mr J. Uo'lfi' Bccomlcil tlio resolution, and it \ras carried uniiiiiniously.

(apuiin ])ai.uv then proposed, "That this meet ing receives with grcnt wuisfaciion the in formation of tho projiosed amalganmtion of tho Auckland Congrogauoiuil Union and Congrega tional Union of New Zealand South, and prays that God will open up tho way for such amalga mation, and give His blessing to tho efforts of our Churches to come closer to one another for sympathy and work." The liov. Mr Adams seconded this resolution, and it was carried with applause. The Rev. JlrllOHEUTrf proposed. "That the following be tho otllecrs and committee for tho ensuing year: -Chairman, l!ev. .1. llobertson; Treasurer, W. C. Daldy; Secretary, J. Milne; Committee, Kovs. T. Adams, A. Hiding. T. Hauler, A. Maedonald. Messrs J. Potter, J. Moginic, H. N. Warner, S. Dando, J. Ellyett, and J. C. I'irth, with power to add to their number."

The Hew A. Macsoxau) closed the moetinjr, which had been enthusiastic throughout, with the benediction.

Uejikdy for Hand Times.—Stop spondlng so much on fine clothes, rich food, mid slylc. Buy good foort, cheaper and better clothing, and stop the habit ot using expensive or quack doctors or humbug medicine that: does you only harm, but nut your trust in the greatest of all simple, pure remedies. Hop ]',itte,.-s. that.euros always al. a trilling cost, and you will sec better times and good health, ltoart. Messrs J. A. Tolo and 0, W. Cave (lato of Traversand Cave, Wellington) have entered into partnership as Barristers and Solicitors, and will carry on business at I heir olliees, next Bank of New Zealand, Quocn-n(reot, Auckland Vivat RKOINA.—My Art Union is rapidly filling tip. Buy your tickets. One Shilling.— V. J. Shorlt, 110, Q.uocn-slrccl [Advt.] We draw attention elsewhere to tho services in St. Thomas's Church to-morrow. The Key. Lloyd Keating enters upon his pastorate of this parish on Sunday, and will address its people lor the first time. We observe that a meeting of delegates of cricket clubs has been called liy advertisement in another coluinn'ior thiscvemngatthoUnitcd Service Hotel for tho pur))OKe of drawing up rules, .fee., i'ov an association, ft is to be hoped that every club will be represented at the nioiiting. 1 The Committee of the Havelock Band of [lope have arranged for an entertainment on Monday evening next in the Alexandra-street School-room, consisting of a series of original pen-and-ink sketches, intorspoißed with music ' and songs. Sco advertisement.

THE RECENT FIRE.

Inquest Likely to bo Held,

TIIEBF. is nothing to add to onrrcpoitof tho recent fire in Karangahapoßoad beyond the fact that Mrs Featon's stock was insured in the Equitable Office for £140, and that her policy was saved. The bravery of the Fsro Brigade on the occasion has been re cognised and rewarded by several substan tial donation's. Our statement that reck lessness waS aliO-.vn in the removal of fuT.iiturc and other articles from Mrs Ryan's shop is maintained by three of ourrerioiters who were on the spot at the time, Mr Brooking's assertions to the contrary not withstanding. Several peculiar circum ntftnecs have now come to light in connec tion with the (ire, and strong suspicions of incendiarism are being entertained. This being so, it is very probable that arrange ments will bo made Jyr an inquest.

THE KIDNAPPING CASE.

The polic-c have been engaged during the lnst. few days in the investigation of the kidnapping case which was reported in a recent issue of tlie Star. From a descrip tion of tbs supposed perpetrator supplied by tlie elder of the two children, tho detec tives Vici'O induced to confront them with the girl Lizzie Jackson, who was found guilty some time a<'o of a .similar outrage on .Mr Syms's children in Wakefield-street. The1 dress she wore tallied with the descrip tion previously given by the little one, and both the victims of the assault asserted that the girl before them was their tormentor of last week. We understand that the girl Jackson made a tacit admission of the o Hence by expressing contrition for it. Proceedings are to be taken against her i again. '

ACCIDENTS.

A BOY named Flrtnk Houlihan fell and broke his arm in Newton yesterday. He was taken to the Hospital, where his arm was set in splints in the usual manner. Hq then returned to his home in Newton.

A main named William Kilgour was ad mitted te> the Hospital yesterday afternoon suffering from a severe scalp wound. Ho ' was working in n gravel pit at the Three Kings when a lafgs boulder fell on top of him. He was attended to by Dr. Bond.

A man named Henry Stuart was treated at the Hospital yesterday for injuries re ceived hy tho fall of a large piece of wood, which struck him severely on.the back several days ago,

AN EXCITING CHASE.

Tjik members of our water poSes force frc qucntly have considerable trouble irt their attempts to capture runaway sailors, but it is seldom1 indeed that these worthy guardians s>t the peace are treated to such a chase as fell to their lot last evening. The captain of the barqrfe India being anxious to proceed to sea very soon,- was much grieved when he found lt\- a; late hour yesterday that six ot his crew; had decamped. He unme- diatcly communicatiid with the police, with the i result that very speedily, In company with Sergeant Clarke and Constable' Macdonald, he> was scouring the town in scotch of the ab c.oml'Tß. Hearing that the runaways had taken refugfl In a house in Chapel-street, the police and the' skipper proceeded thither. It, was decided that t he sergeant and the skipper gheidd profiled inside of the houser, while ConstaWo Macdonald stood guard outside topickupanjT of tho alarmed inmates who might escape; Presently a man without a hat, and with hi» hair on end, was observed "making tracks'" over the back fence.- Constable Macdonald im mediately gave the policeman's " war cry," and followed. Sergeant Clarke and the skipper hearing tho cry, followed, and the two ■were ': soon in full chase. Numerous fences were : cleared ill tlie chase, and in duo course the skipper, who brought up the rear, discovered that they were in Hobson-street. The runaway ' «l was sl ill ahead, so tho police put on a spurt, but ; without effect, for the fugitive having reached the vicinity of tho timber yards in Customs- I fltrcivi West, evidently found a refugo in some ; > friendly stack of timber, for he was suddenly lost sight oT. and has not been heard of Bince. - He is wanted R? the'polioo*

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

PifwricuoLOCiSTS. — Two votaries *»f Bacchus .: were charged with this offence. One was fined i I as and the other (third oirenee) £5, or fourteen days'imprisonment. AsHAUi/r.—John Foss was charged with ss saulting Annie Cook by striking her twice ob the shoulder with his hand on the 28th ultimo<- Mr iirassey appeared for defendant and pleaded not guilty. Sir S> I*. Graham appeared for plaintiff.—Annie Cook, a fresh-looking young person, deposed lhatsho was lately in Mr Foss's employ, but having a difference with him she loft. On Friday week last blio went to Mrs. Foss, defendant's wife, and asked her why she had opened witness's workbox. IToss came u» I and after asking her what sho wonted' there, struck Jior two heavy blows with his '. hand on the shoulder, and knocked her agaitißt . the coal box.—By Mr Brassej': Shown» acoom- H pam'cd by a little boy named Cowan. Sho is dciiHxl that she had previously been flippant and impertinent to Mr and AfrsFoss. She camo I out in the Doric. ShedidnotinsultMrsFosßand :■ tell her slm was going to work in a gentleman'i . family. Slio did not show light, to Mr Fossin ■ tbo yard. Foss throatcned to push hor out of §9 the yard, but not till after ho struck hor. Mrs e < Foss' did not cry after witness accused her of ff opening the workbox.—John Cowan, a small boy, deposed to tho assault, and P. Hen- jffl-JL ncssey gavo evidence to the offect that - ho had teen Foss push tho proseoutrix .: from tho yard.—Mrs Cowan heard a scuffling :i in tho yard, but did not see tho assault.— m The defendant gave evidence to the cn'eet thnt tho prosnoutrix had insulted his wife and made WS hercrv. Ito ordered her to leave tho proiniscß, and then pushed her out. — Walter Lewis, Daniel Uooloy, awd the defendant's wife gave 5 e\idcnco for ttie defence.—Case dismissed, each party to pay own costs. ii Court adjourned.

SUPREME COURT.—Criminal Sessions.

Yesterday Concluded,

. [Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.] Malicious Injury to Property.—Edward Dowar Kichards was charged with malicious injury to property at Newmarket on the loth August.—The evidence for' the prosecution appeared in our last issue. The fallowing witnesses were examined for the defence :—Frederick Bacon, carpenter, who had not boon subprened, was allowed to give evidence. Ho admitted that he was employed by Mullally to remove the build ing. — John Eyan, constable, arrested Kichards. —Mr Hesketh called the follow ing in defence:—Emma Covbett deposed that sho lived at the Royal George. Her son was licensee of the hotel. Knew prisoner ; also John Mullally. Remembered tho house being removed in August. Saw Mullally in the afternoon talking to Richards. She served them with drink. Mullally asked for writing materials. Saw Mullally write an 1.0. U., saying "That's what I'll give you for the house." She picked v p the paper, and said sho would take charge of it. Richards said, " Multeity* your 1.0. U. is not worth much, but I'll not sell the house; I'll beat up a cheque and try to get tho property back for my children. Mullally asked for a receipt. Richards wanted the 1.0. U. She refused. Richards reiterated, " I'll not sell ths house, and if you tako it it will be on your responsibility." She burnt tho 1.0. U. in the prosenco of Richards, believing it to be a trap for him! She cautioned Richards not to sell the houso until he knew how tho caso would go—meaning the case which was coming on tho next day, August 15th. The next morning about six she Baw, Mullally knocking down the chimney. Richards was not up ; he was lodging at the hotel. She went upstairs and informed Richards that Mulhilly was pulling down the chimney. He replied, "If he is doing that he is a fool. 1 will be down directly.' —Matilda McKeimo, servant at the Royal George Hotel, and John Whisker, « slaughterman, gave evidence.—Counsel addressed the jury, and His Honor pointed out the main points of tho evidence —The jury found prisoner " Guilty."—Sentence deferred.

This Day.

His Honor took his sent at 10 o'clock. Sentence.— Edward Dewar .Richards m was sentenced to six months' imprisonment ._ ~-, witli hard labour. Larceny.—John William Subritzky and I Honry George Subritzky surrendered m their bail, and were arraigned upon j nn indictment charging them with larceny of a number of carpenters' tools on tlio 21st August, the property of Isaac Williamson, H a settler of Awanui, and to which the pn-_ I Sonera pleaded not guilty.—Mr Coleman ap- ' I geared in defence.—Mr Williamson, Crown . Sol icitor, opened the case for the prosecution. —After the evidence had been taken, His Honor, in submitting the case, said ho very • much regretted that such a trumpery ease ffijt should have been brought into Court, and '■ have occupied so much of their time— Tho jury, without leaving tho box, no- - quilted the prisoners, who were immediately discharged, His Honor remarking that ho believed they were innocent of tho charge. ■ The Court was then adjourned until J*^ Monday morning, at 10 o'clock. ',

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1883

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mHE UNION STEAM SAW, MOULD . -*-ING, SASH AND DOOE COMPANY (LIMITED). WHOLESALE TIMBER DEALERS. MANUFACTURERS OF STOCK DOORS AND SASHES. The Company quotes for Cargoes of 20,000 feet, and over, of kauri timber, delivered at any pub lic wharf in Auckland and Suburbs, from ita Tairua Saw Mills. Flooring, Lining, Architraves, Skirtings Mouldings, Shingles, and Palings arc manu factured at Tairua, and delivered under this ar rangement. A cargo may bo assorted to include any por tion of the above manufactures, which are of variety to include all tho necessary furnishings £or a complete building, as usually furnished hi the Town Timber Yards. The Company, by arrangement, allow the ueo of Its Mechanics' Bay Yard /or storage of timber so ordered. Quotations aro at Bush Mill prices, with freight and wharfage added. Deliveries will bo given from^Mcchanics1 Bay Yard to Bort up orders executed from Tairua, or to accommodate customers with immediate wants. -\T ECIEAOTCS> BAY factory. DOORS, SASHES, TURNERY, FRET WORK, and BRACKETS are sold in Whole sale lots only, and at discounts, to induco Tim bor Dealers, Builders, and Agents to keep tho Company's goods in stock. < Ask your grocer for j HOWMAN & SCHMIDT'S WASHING ANi>. BIJSACHINQ POWDER. Take only tho - KILO PACKETS, Weighing ljlb each. Price: 6d. , ' -THB BEST AND- CHEAPES.I? WASHING



Special Advertisements. qPECJAL . N O T I C E. W. H."~*FENTON'S GREAT SUMMER GREAT SUMMER SHOW!! SHOW!! Consisting of Novelties in GENTS' HELMETS, STRAW, TUSCAN. PANAMA, FELT, AND OTHER HATS, SPKCALITIES IN GENTS' DUST COATS, SCARFS, BOWS, SHIRTS, PYGAMAS, lOSXERY AND : MERCERY OF EVERY At HIS ESTABLISHMENT, 7S, QUEEN-STREET. HATS and CAPS o£ Every Description made to order on the premises at the shortest notice. ■ ■ Inspection Invited. "OETIEING FROM BUSINESS! SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! John Ij ec k. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. HIS WELL-ASSORTED STOCK SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! AT AND UNDER COST PRICE. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. PREMISES LET. SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF ! STOCK MUST BE CLEARED. ALL ACCOUNTS not paid boforo 31st OCTOBER will bo handed to his Solici tor for recovory. ONE MONTH! AT AND UNDER COST TRICE.



AT THE DIRECT SUPPLY STORE, 219, QUEEN-STREET. CHEAP EARTHENWARE !! 11 sizes and kinds of Plates from 2s fid doz.; White and Gold China Cups and Saucers, 8s Gd doz.; Strong Printed do., is doz.; Large Dishes, only Is Gd each, &c, &c. CHEAP GLASSWARE !! Flower Stands, cut or engraved, from Is; Wino Glosses, engraved, is doz.; Cut Glass De canters, 3s (kl each; Butter Coolers, Is; Sugar and Creams, 9d, or Is per pair; Toilet Bottlo and Glass, Is; do, engraved, Is Od; Oval and Round Jain Dishos, from fid, &c., &o.; Glass Shades and Stands. CHEAP HOLLOW ARE !! Saucepans, Boilers, Kettles, all sizes; large Gal . vanized Tubs, 4s 9d; Frying Puns, Is Sd; &c. CHEAP TINWARE ! ! Including Tin Kettles. Billies. Pannikins, "Wash bowls, Dippers, Meat Dishes, Tojv Pots, Coffee Pots. Candlesticks. &c, &c. CHEAP BRUSHWARE!! Shoo Brushes. 2s Gd sot; Nail and Tooth Brushes 6d; Hair, Cloth, and Scrubbing do, Is; Hair Brooms, 2s; Hand Brooms, lUd; lilacklcad, Whitewash, and Paint Brushes. FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, &c, !! Padlocks and Chest Locks, 6d; Rim Locks, compote, 2s 3d ; America 11 Axes, 2s fld and 3s (id; Fire Shovel, lOd; American Hatchets, Is Gd; Scales and Weights; Sad Irons, Is; Japanned Tea Trays, 2s and 3s; Box Irons, Js; Set of Handsome Canisters, Ns (id; Lamps from Is up to 2 guineas; Looking-glasses, Hanging, Is; Trays do, is Gd; Fenders, Firo irons, Bellows, &0., &c. CHEAP CUTLERY ! ! Pocket Knives, Gd; Razors, ls'Gd; Good Table Knives and Forks, from Os doz.; Spoons in the leading makes and sizes, from 3s doz.. &c CHEAP TEAPOTS ! ! Tin or Earthenware, from Is; Brlttahla metal, from 5s Gd; Electro-plate, from 12s (kl: also, Fancy Painted, White and Gold China, Japaneso Stone, &c, &c. CHEAP TOOLS !! Hammers, Gd, Is, Is 6d, 2s each; Braco. and Set of Bita, 3s Gd; Screwdrivers, Is; Rules, Is Chisels, is 6d; Squares, Planes, Pincers, Saws. CHEAP FANCY GOODS !! Ladies' Bags, cheap; Fancy Baskets, Work Boxes, Writing Desks,. Albums, Silver and Jet Jewellery, Vases. Lustres, Statuary, Toilet Seta, Clocks, Purses, Pocketbooks, Pipes, Perfumery, Toilet Soap, &0., &c. CHEAP TOYS ! I Card of Tools, Gd ; China Tea Set, Is; Wood Tea Sot, lOd; Dolls, 6d; Monkey on stick, Id and 2d: Boxed Toys—Farms, &c, from 8d box; Skittles. Balls, &c, &c. CHEAP SUNDRIES !! Comprising—Egg Beaters, 1b ; Sot Dinner Matß, Ja; Manilla Kits, (kl; Studs, is Cd set; Splash Mats, Is; Rack and Fino Tooth Combs, 6i ; Feeding Bottles, 9d; Wood Taps, Gd; Cruet Stands, 2s 6d; Canary Cages, from 3a 9d;- Breeding Cages (largo), 17s 6d. HANCHAKD & CRANWELL



ONE OF THE MOST C4ENUINE SALES OP THE DAY, Twit " T2ON "H/fARCHE,* / HE JtSoN IVlarche, 217, Queen-street (Two doors from Wollcslcy-Btreet West). A. LE SUEUR, Having purchased a large Drapery Parcel, to gethcr with the entire Stock of Mr E. Holloway, amounting to about £2,300, will offer the same for salo on FRIDAY, October 5, and until fur ther notice, At Discounts Ranging from fiO% to 75% OVf Usual Prices. The following lines will bo found worthy of special notice :— Dress Materials, from 3W Straw.Hats and Bonnets, from 2d each Prints, from 23d; Feathers and Flowers, at les3 than a quarter their usual price •Black and Coloured Velveteens, Is lljd Cashmeres and French Twill, in black and colours, at less than half-price Lacos and Ribbons from id por yard Ladies' and Children's Ulstors from 4s (id Corsets, from Is 0d por pair Ladies' Jackets, 3s lid. All Hats purchased above Is will be Trimmed Free of Charge during the Salo. UNDERLINED HOSIERY, GENTS' SHIRTS. COLLARS, TIES, k HABERDHSHERY, At considerable reductions. A. Le S. especially invites the actontion of Hotel Proprietors, Boarding-houso Keepers, and other Largo Buyers to his Stock of Counter panes, Sheetings, Towellings, Flannels, Calicoes, Bedtickmgs, Blind Hollands, and American Cloths, as Doing so Low in Prico as to defy com petition. Observo the Address:—" BON MAKCHE," 217, Qucon-stroot (two doors from Wellealey- West). "DOOTS ! T>OOTS ! ' "DOOTS ! DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP Between Messrs Adams, Bidgelow, & Pierce, of tho Auckland Boot and Shoe Factory, Customs-street. W. H. DAMPIBE, Having purchased the whole of tho Stock be longing to the abovo Firm at an Enormous the Ben °flt'" "* n°W giving the Public The Goods arc all Fresh, having boon manu factured within tho last three moSths. Tho Stock is so I*rgc and Varied it is almost useless to give prices. We will, however, call attention to tho quality of tho Gents' Colonial-mado Elastic Sides, at Vb 6d; a few odd sizes do., 8s 6d; Gents' Superior Balmorals, 10s (id; Men's Balmoral?, with nails, 9s 6d; Ladies' Eaßt India Kip Elastic Sides, 8s 6d; Ladies' High Leg Lace-up French Calf Boots, X's 6d: grant! line of Ladies' Colonial-made Leather Elastic Sides, 7s 6d; Gents' Leather Elastic. Side Slippers, 3s 6d; &c, &c., &c. To give his Handsome New Boot Shop a good start, W. H. DAMPIER is actually «* Making to Order— Gents' Fronoh Calf Elastio-side Boots for Us. Come and see them. Also, Ladies' French Calf Elastic Sidoa (our own make), 10s; Ladies' Sewn House Boots, pretty, with goloshed sides. Is 6d; Ladies' Elastic-side Kid Boots, An (id; Ladies' High Leg Prunella Boots (with out the caps), 5s Si; Ladies' High Leg Prunella Button Boots, 6s 6d; another lot of Ladies' High - heeled Dancing and Evening Shoes Is 6d; Ladles' French Calf Out-door Shoes (colonial-made), 7s 6d; lot of Boys' Colonial-made Boots, cheap, &c, &c. Men's long Leather Boot Laces, Id the pair, or ad the dozen pairs; Cotton Boot Laces, 2d the dozen; Cork Soles, 21d; Button Hooks, 2d : Shoo Horns, Cd; Boot Gloss, Cd the Bottle, &c. at f DAMPIER'S NEW DAMPIER'S BOOT SHOP, ■ _■ DAMPIEK'S Victokia-st. lirana °Uo°■""> N^^>AMPIER-in R ED ;vT^e^ rawin?, for La Don>s c«3ultatio- n on tho Melbourne Cup takes place about the 2nd o£



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DBSPAinmo Bankers. - Tho number of suicides among the brightest, and mostcapablo oC imninOßS men, bankers and olhors, will Ho ro duccd to ii happy minimum as soon as tlio iipec.Uie-virtues oC Hop Bitters arc known. As all men wlio work with their brains and neglect to lake tho needed exercise, tho food taken docs not nourish, and dangerous debility, physloal and mortal, ensue. Head.. Sowing Machines for tailors, bootmakers, dressmakers, and families.-l). S. Chambers, 70,



Best and cheapest place to furnish yPu'*ii liouso from is Garlick and Cranwell's City Ha", ; Arcade. Some beautiful cretonnes and carpets just opened up. Uedroom furniture ready «*, immediate delivery.—(Advt.]