SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER pStSSLg, 7.12 #|lS«»Slo?^Sc&p.n,

ARRIVALS.

Macgregor, 5.9., Johnson, from Whangarei Hindft Islo schooner, Uavis. from Lyttoltoti "r acriok iiasjil, barquo, Heat, from Uamaru

DEPARTURE?. Grasiaero, ship, Raymond, for London Opotiki, schooner. Bassutt, for Gisborne Glenslg, s,s.,Stephenson, for Tauranfa lona, s.s., Amodco, for Russell

Vessels Expected.

London.—Laiara, barquo, K.L.H.D., June 18- Asterion, barque, Jtmc Hi; Hernu ono, ship, W.T.R.U., July 13; Otaki, ship, P.G.W.Q., July 3 (I); Ganymede, barque, J H.T.G., July 25; Triumph, to sail September; Piako, ship, Q.K.P.G., August 24; Antarcs, Candidate, Turaklna, and Apawa, loading.

Glasgow. — Embleton, barque, W.M.J.H.f Juno 2 (via Dunedin); Helen Denny, H.M.T.D., July 5; Akaroo, July 25.

New York.—lreno, brigantino, July 17 Amazon, barquo, loading.

Bostmn.—Clara McGillivray, barque, June 2.

SOUTnm«N Ports. — Jane Anderson, from Duncdin; Island Lily, brigantine, from Timaru ; Annaboll, brig, from Lyttelton.

Newcastle.—Brigantinc Nightingale, barquo Maria Virginia, brig Albert the Good.

IMPORTS.

Por Handa Islo—3oo sacks mining wheat, 700 sacks Canterbury potatoes.—G. S. Jakins. Per Otaki, from London—Coloured cottony. £300; printed cottons, £;00: linen in case, £200; haberdashery, £200; apparel,£3oo: wrotleather, £210; saddlery, elUOjCahecting felt, &:0; floor cloth, £10: tablo baize, £00; sewing machines, «10; blackii)-, £10; agricultural implements, £10; agricultural machinery, £5oO; raifs and general machinery, £4,100; books, £80; paper, 238cwt; stationery, £50; papcrliangings, *500; horsehair and seating, £80; upholstery, »150; iron bed- Steads, £20; tinware, *20; brushware, £ 60; toys, £230; pianos, £70; printing materials, £60 ; pipes, other than clay, £10; gunpowder, Olcwt; hard ware cutlery, £700; plate iron, 5 tons; pig iron, 41 tons; galvanized iron. 10 tons; sheet lead, 7 tons: pipo lead, 2 tons; iron nails, 2 tons; wire and wiro rope, 2<i tons; zinc, 5 tons; linseed oil, 1,!60ga15.: rapooU,sMgal9.; turpentine, 10 gals.; varnish. lOgals.; paint colours, £C2O; flint glass, £90: china and earthenware, £0G0; glass bottles, £10 ; wool packs, ttiO ; canvas, £10 ; cordage, £30; linos and twinos, £10 ; brandy, 700 galls ; brandy in caso, 1 lOgalls; rum, sOgalls ; 7 ~i«seva, 700 gals; British spirits in bulk. BlOgals ; dUto in caso, ooOgals ; red wine, JOOgals; white wino, 570 gala; beer in bulk, 25brls; pre served fish, not rated, £320 ; assorted Oilmen's stor«s. £360; vinegar, 750gnls ; foreign salad oil, 150 galls; pepper and spices, Ucwt; cocoa, lewt; mustard, £10; starch, &'.o\ white salt, ,W tons; candies, 2780wt; dates, loewt; raisins, 159cwt; currants, BG7owt; French plums, 13cwt; figs, Scwt; ginger, Scwt; roflncd sugar, oOuwt; treacle, lOOcwt; coffee, 15owt; confoctioncry and peel, JJICO; apothecary ware, tlOO; salt p«tro, lOcwt; tart acid, 18cwt; condonsed milk, £210; cornflour, £40; canary seed, £10; coke, 23 tons. Total declared valuo, £17,100.

Inwakds Coastwise. —Olive, from Manaia, with 17 kauri lojjs; Vlxon, from Harrier, with 420 posts, 180 foot Dlocks, 310 feet timber; Fawn, from Whangaroi, with 18 tons coal.

Outwards Coastwisk.—Pukapuka, for Port Fitzroy; Olive, for Wliangapoa; Opotiki. for Gisborne, via Whaugaroa; Vixen, for Wlian jjurel.

The barque Frederick Bassil, from Oamaru and the three-masted schooner Handa Isle, from, Lyttolton, wore beating up the harbour lats this afternoon.

Tho ship Grasmoro sailed for Nowcastlo to load for San Francisco at an early hour this morning. Passengers — Mrs Raymond and family*.

The ship Dharwar, from London, with emi grants, has arrived at Sydney. Tho doctor has boon prostrated with fever, and the ship has boon quarantined.

i Tho ship Zealandia cleared at the Customs to day for IJuncdin, whither slioprococdsin ballast to load for London.

Tho s.s. Suva loft TauraiiKa at S a.m. to-day, and may bo expected hwo about 10 o'clock this ovening.

Oapteii Falrchlld lias roported to Mr Hill, CollßCtoJ of Customs,that ho recently examined tho beacons on tho North Head at tlio entrance to tho Waikato Rivor, an 1 found that they indi cated tho correct coursu over tho bar in new cnannoli

The barqno Anazi, which is well known in this port, arrived at London from 1 imam on September 23. Horpassaj,"o occupied 1 24 days. During tho yoyago sovoro weafior was en countered, 70 tons of cargo was jottisonod, and tho remainder is sovoroly damaged.

A telegram from New York, dated September 89 states that tho ship Harold Hanrfasrer, from Boston, bound for WelliiiKton, lias put back to tho formor port to repair damages sustained during a recent succession of heavy gales.

PASSENGERS FOR SYDNEY.

Tho following passengers havo hooked for Sydney by tho s.s. Ringarooma, to leave this port at 5 o'clock this evening:—Misses Sampcrn and Bullen, Mrs and Miss Scott, Mrs dough and child, Mrs Macfarlano, nurse, and children, Mr and Mrs Sohocn, Mossrs R. A. Carr, 11. G. Carr, R. Cooper. Waußh, Tlinaorson, Ridings, Williams, Gillibrand, King, Sallmarsh, Q. L. Bnrko, 11. S. Head, and Scott (2).

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES. Hawea, s.s. Hansby, for tho South Hannah Mokau, s.s., Dalo, for Raglan and

Kawhia Douglas, 5.3., MoArthur, for Waitara Rowena, 8.8., Scott, for Waitara Lalla Rookh, 5.8., Bailey, for Waitara

,l\ Tho Union Co.'s steamor Hawaii left for W\, Southern ports at 10 a.m. today. Pnssonscers :— % \ Mesdamea Lynch and - fuinilr (3), aiinchin, ft \ Major Hydo, Messrs Woodyoar, Innes, Brett, il \ Hill, Horton, Cohon, Binpfham, BUmdcll, Brace, *1/ \Dygon Mlnchin (3), and ilfteen steer-

'Th« steamers Lalia Rookh, Douglas, and Rowena loft last evoning for Waitara. Tho s.s. Hannah llokau loft for Kawhia and Raglan at 8.30 p.m. yeßterday.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

DAnaAViLLE, thiadu.r. Arrived: Annie Wilson, schooner.

Aratapu, this day.

Arrivod: Toroa, schooner. Tb Kopuru, this day,

Arrivod: Vision, brig.

Heads, this day.

Arrived: Ansdoll, barqno; Star of Morsey, brig; loaded: Waitemota, Mary King, and Spray, schooners.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

. Russell, this day. Arrived: lona, s.a.i from Auckland, 9 a.m.

London, Soptembcr 29. Arrived: Heather, ship, from Lyttelton, sailed May 3i; Anazi, barquo, from Timani, sailed May SH.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stab Office, this day.

Messrs Coohrane and Son have [received about 500 volumes of books ex Grasmero, from London, which will bo offorwl for sale to-morrow, at the Fort-stroet Mart. The books are new and handsomely bound, comprising travels, sports, fairy talos, novels. Ouida'B complete •works, biographies of ominont men, natural history, theology, poetry, and books of useful kmowledgo in overy department of literature.

The Wheel of Fortune Turns in His Favour.

Chrlstchnrch, Now Zoaland, June G, 1882. Doar Sirs,—This is to certify that St. Jacobs Oil after ono application, cured mo o£ a sovoro attack of solatica.—l remain, gratefully yours, \Tilliam Moib, Coachhuilder, Christclmrch. Witnesses—G. O. Mumford, Journalist; John Blackmore, Sergeant Armed Constabulary; W. Goo, Clerk Post-oiilco Department.

THE RESULT WAS MARVELLOUS.

*■"■ To Editor EvsinlKO Stab, Auckland, N.Z. August 31,1883. I Doar Sir.—l must oortainly confessl had groat hblief in the curative properties of St. Jacob s Oil, and can personally ondortfo tho fact Some week or two ago I was uufortunate enough to ' contract a severe rlioumatic pain in ray left arm, •which oxtonded from tho shouldor to tho wrist. 'It was so painful, in fact, that I had to leave my office and go home. Obtaining a bottle or bt. Jacobs Oil, frny wife nibbod my arm immedi ately, and again at night-time. Tho result was simply mt;rvollou8, for tho next morning tho rain was all gono; and up to tlio prosent I have not Shad tho slightest return of it. I recommend all suffering from rheumatism and similar pains to use St Jacobs Oil, and feel fully convinced that they will ilnd groat benefit from ita usa-I am, dearsir. yo^Vth^ The above testimonial is from a leading im porter In Sydney; the original can bo seen at any time at the agent's oftlco.

Corns and Chilblains Disappear.

Ohrist»hurch, Now Zealand, June 21, 1882. Dear Sirs,—During tho winter season of last year having beon on duty as member or the Armed Constabulary force at tholNow Exhibition, I suffcrod from corns and chilblains. On tho rccommondation of a friend I used St. Jacob's Oil, which, after two applications, re lieved mo of all suffering. I givo this certificate as a man who understands the value of truth.— Faithfnlly yours, Oonstablo Daniel Sullivan. Witnoss, Robert S. Walpolo, Secretary New Zealand International Exhibition.

How a Useless Arm Was Restored In Ten Minutes.

Or tho Experience o£ Edward L. Green, Esq., Govornmcnt Sheriff at Auckland, N.Z. Auckland, New Zealand, August If!, 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 received to my shoulder in Juno, 1882, and bom that date until July 10th last I could ■ not Xiao my arm, and found great difficulty in 22S^5ii-^aTOlJed to niedicaamon and used all mlmrtoa toeforo I Iclt tho DononcSl ettact n\,rt T opn yoik-wlthmy sawot upado aa wo"l a 3 cii ,1 did, ana can strongly roooitimonC this rSTS any ono suffering from musoulatalitnisntß You can make what use you pleaso 6t this letter fm . the benefit oJ others.-I remain, dearSlr^on? «w.. . Edward L. Gbeen, Sheriff.

Births.

CLARK.—On September 29th, at Orafton Road. the wife of R. It. Clark of a son. COX.—On September 29th, at Solwyn-strqot, Onchunga, Uio wife of Htmry Cox, locomotive driver, of a son. Both doing well. MASSEY.—On September 27, at her residonco, Porcival Parade, Ponsonby, tho wife of W. J. IMassoy o( v daughter.

Marriage.

CIIEESEMAN-I'OPE.-On August 2, by the Roy. Percy S. Smallfteld. William Joseph Choosonmn, of Auckland, to Elizabolh I'opo, of Pokcno.

Death.

STKEL.—On tho Ist October, at Oath-stroat, Pnr iifill, Manrarvt, tho wife of T. Steel; aged 78 years. ~ Tho funeral will loavo her late residence, Baft-street, on Wednesday, atL' p.m. Friends aro Invited to attend.

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

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1883.

For tho causo that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For tho future In the di«Uinco, And the good that wo can do.

It' apathy prevails in Auckland regarding tho routo of tho North Island Trunk Hail way, there is none in Wellington. Leagues havo beon formed in Wellington up country districts, and the County Council! are using active exertions to removo obstructions and press tho claims of tho central routo. Major Komp is travelling up tho Wanganui River in company with a county chairman, dis cussing tho matter and overcoming tho opposition of the natives. A report of the nativo meeting held under his auspices at Ranana on tho 20th Septem ber, occupies nearly two columns of tho Wanganui "Herald," and it would ap pear from tlio speeches that tho carrying of the line by that route was a mere question to be determined by the willingness or op position of the tribes. Ono of the chiefs on Kemp's side spoke to the following* effect: —

"Listen to mo, Kangihuatau; you and your people, Mr Bryce, and Kemp, met at Upokongaro, on tho railway question. Kemp said he had already consented to the railway going through his land before Mr Bryce arrived at Upokongaro. My word to you and your people is, do not be in doubt about this valuable thing. You and your people accept this European and help him through. Do not consider that you lose anything by allowing him to go throngh; wo become rich instead ; tlio blind, the lame, the orphan, and the widow will reap the benefit. This is the milk and honey that is flowing upon the land, that will be sufficient for both races. By thin the Europeans becomo rich, by vessels on tho sea and by rail ways on tho land, to convey goods from town to town, So I say to you, take this and put it on our own land. Do not listen to tho chiefs who would mislead you. Waikato, Taranaki, and other places, have been confiscated through false representa tions by their chiefs, and they will never get those lands back again. You have heard tho Waikatosand Wahanuihave petitioned Par liament this year ; therefore Isay to you, do not turn away but assist to carry hio rail way to To Awamutu, Tl.o chiefs of Ngatimaniapoto have agreed to go through their lands, I do not think you are able to stop it."

Our Wanganui contemporary says of this meeting : " It resulted favourably as far as those presont wero concerned, but there are still others far up the river to convince that the railway will do them good, and for this purpose Major Kemp is going up the river as far as may be necessary, while the Chair man of the Council attends another meeting at Papatupo, with somo thirty other natives of influence, who will go on with Mr Roohfort as far as may bo necessary to secure his getting through." It is evident that the difficulties from the opposition of tho natives are are as great in connection with the Central route, as with that via Taranaki. The determination to overcome them, however, stands in marked contrast to tho indifference of the North. These facts carry their own lesson of warning.

The Inscription of Stock.

Our attention has been called to an evidont telegraphic error in the cable despatch re ceived via the Bluff and published in out yesterday's issue, in regard to the proposal of the New Zealand Government to convert the loans of the colony into inscribed stock. This proposal haa been denounced by some London capitalists aa "an underhand at tempt to float a further loan of £1,800,000." The figures given are a palpable error, the increase of colonial indebtedness involved in the transaction being only £280,887, and this it is proposed to pay off m the course of fifty years. There can be little question that, on the face of it, the proposal amounts to an increase of the indebtedness of the colony to London financiers j but US Siv ¥,

Dillon Bell has doubtless shown in his letter to the "Times," there is nothing at all "underhand" in the proposition. The effect of carrying out tho intention, so far as the colony is concorned, will bo to effect an annual saving of £37,000. The total of the loans which it is proposed to convert into inscribed stock is 19,082,000, and thoso at present bear interest of 4i and 5 per cent. The propriety of taking up all debentures that have been issued at a higher rate of interest than four per cent., compensating holders with a larger amount of four per cent, stock, was criticised in the colony, but the opponents were those who held that New Zealand, and not tho debenture-holders, would get the worst of the bargain; and the readiness with which tho holders of New Zealand stock have surrendered their debentures for conversion proves that they are well satisfied with tho terms ottered. Tlw present opposition comes, according to the cablegram, from holders of four per cent, stock, who do not participate in tho benefits- of conversion, and who object that the increase of the gross amount of public debt involved in the transaction is a disadvantage to them. There is, of course, no denying that every loan floated by New Zealand reduces in some measure the valuo of tho securities held by the subscribers of prior loans, but that is a contingency which belongs to all State loans, of which investors are fully aware when they purchase. The increase by conversion is trilling compared with the contemplated increase of direct loans. The grievance in connection with the conversion seems to bo that the four per cent, deben ture-holders look with envious eyes upon tho advantages which tho holders of stock bearing a high rate of interest will receive. For themselves, they are simply placid in neither a better nor worse position than they were boforo.

Tho seoond instalment of our reporter's notes from Te Aroha appears to-night on

our fourth page.

Several items of telegraphic news from Australia which we publish today (in cluding latest betting on tho Melbourne Cup) have been delayed in transmission on account of a brenk on tho overland Aus tralian line of wires.

To-day is tho day which in the Hobrew calendar corresponds with the Christian New Year, and in accordance with tho usual custom tho various Jewish places of busi ness were closod. Sorvico was conducted in tho Synagogue by Rev. Goldstein from 7.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There was a very large congregation, and, in fact, the building was crowded.

The rowing season is likely to bo oponcd without further delay. Arrangements have been made by tho Ponsonby Club to hold a series of trial fours contests on Saturday afternoon. The races will start at 2.30 p.m., and should have the efl'ect of exciting considerable interest.

It will bo scon by our Harbour Board re port to-day that Mr Daniel Fallon has been a heavy loner by tlio Calliopo Dock contract, which ho has just completed. In preparing his tendor, he made n mistake of £1,000, and tondored at £2,900 instead of i'H,9OO. Un expected difficulties, such as tho water breaking in upon him, increased tho cost of tho work, and his accounts now show that, oxclusivo of any personal expenses or charges for management, ho has expended £;),05S 14.s !)d for wages and material, which, after deducting tho amount of tho contract— f2,453 18s Gd—shows a loss of £1,199 10s ,'id. He asks for such rocomjwnco that will onablo him to coino out of the con tract without actual loss.

Tho rapidly increasing value of reclama tion property on tho harbour foreshore was conclusively bliowii by tho sale yesterday afternoon. About ton allotments woro leased, and these were recently bringing it rental of £liV2 per annum. A committee of tho Harbour Board mot tho other day and fixed tho upset price at £l!).i, which was tin increase ot £-llt per annum. Tho rentals realised at tho'salo yesterday wero. however, £T»7O per annum, or something like three times the amount of tho upset.

Tho police are now engaged in tho inves tigation of tho kiduapping ease, which \vn« reported in a recent issue of tlio Stau. They have suspicions regarding tho por potratoi- of the outrage, and it is really to be hoped tlmt they may be successful in bringing her to justice, and preventing Kuch cruol assaults upon children of tender years for the future.

It will bo satisfactory to the frionds of Mr M. Moore, boot and shoemaker, to learn that he is steadily recovering from the oflbcts of his recont accident. Tho index t'mgor which was so badly crushed is heal ing, and there is no longer any fear of amputation being necessary.,

From our report of tlio proceedings in tlio Supremo Court it will bo seen that the so called Cemetery oviction case, which created some sensation sovornl weeks n^'o, has onded in smoke. Tho men Donoghue, Casey, and Hennessy woro committed for trial on tho chargo of wilful and malicious cloatruetion of property, but tho bill having been considered at length by tho Grand Jury yesterday, was thrown out, and tho prisoners havo now been discharged.

The Salvationist sorvieu last night was hold in St. James's Hall, which wan crowded to oxccHs. Special interest attached to tho proceedings, as they marked tho advent of Captain and Mrs Graham in and the rotiromont of Lieutenant Innos from the local sphere of labour. Captain Graham addressod tho assemblage feelingly, and Mrs Graham having contributed a solo, Lientsnant liiiioh delivered a farewell ad drens, in which ho roviowod hia career lioio, and expressed hi.s willingness to wcrk in any field to which ho 'might bo ap pointed. The proceedings wore of a most enthusiastic character.

Tho work of re-erecting _ tho mills and sheds at To Kopuru which 'wore destroyed by the recent firo lias been commoncetl, and will bo proceeded with as rapidly as possible. Tho buildings will be much more extensive than heretofore, and with tho ob ject of lessening the dangor by fire tho stores will bo placed at a greater distance from tho timber than was previously tho case.

The remains of tho late Roy. B. Y. Ashwell wore committed to tlio grave yes terday afternoon in St. Stephen's Comotory. Tiic praccssioii loft tho lato residonco of deceased at half-past tlnoo o'clock, and reached tho cemetery nbout four. Tho procession was a largo ono, which evidenced tho rospect in which Mr Ashwell was hold by churchmen and missionaries. Among those who stood round tho open grave were the Venerable Archdeacons Dudley, Maunsell and I'ritt, tho Roys. Drs. ICidd and Kinder, and Ilevs. Messrs Burrows Colder, Evans, Gould, Hnsel den, Hill, Mnlgan, Nelson, Purclius, Tebbs, and Wai polo; also, tho Rev. G. B. Monro, minister of St. Luke's Prosbytorian Cliureh ; the Revs. A. Reid and J, Wallis, Wosleyan ministors; nlwo, Messrs G. P. Pierce, V. E. Rico, \V. S. Cochrnnc, J. L. Wilson, Cowic, H. P. Baber, F. Larkins, Major Rookos, and a number of other lead ing citizens ; also, Mosdnmes J. L. "Wilson and Tilly. Tho procession was brought up by the native children of St. Stephen's nativo school, conducted by MrDavisnndMrSmith. Tho coffin was decorated with immortelles, and tho impressive funeral sorvico was audibly rcud by the Roy. Mr Wivlpolo, Incumbent of St. Mnry's, Parnoll, Tlie hymns, ''Brief life is here our portion" and "0, God, our help in nges past," woro sung by tho mourners ana children. Dr. Cowiu, Bishop of Auckland, was un avoidably absent through indisposition.

Tho numerous street accidents whioh have occurred recently through negligent driving appears to have exercised some effect upon the police. A number of offenders woro brought up to-day, and in all tho oases butonothooflcnco had been proved, and the defendants were awaiting tho con clusion of tho last one, in order that tho fine might bo fixed. An unexpected difficulty, however, nrosu. Tho final case was ono against a lad named John Frederick Smith, who drovo tho cart which knocked down and injured the boy Busby. Mr Theo. Cooper, who appeared for the defendant, admitted tho actual fact, but contended that thero was no power to convict under tho city by-laws. He submitted that street traffic was regulated and provided for by the Muni cipal Corporations Act, and having once adopted it, the Corporation had only the power to alter or amend it, and not to make new laws on tho same subject independent of these, unless they chose to repeal tho whole of the by-laws and logislato for street traffic afresh. He theroforo held it to be ultra vires, and also contended that going round a corner at faster than a walking pace was not evidence of carelessness, as it might 1 be boyond tho power of tho rider or drivorto curb the speed of the horse in time. Speak ing to his first objection, Mr Cooper added that it had beon held in Cluistchureh that such a law was ultra vires. Sergeant White said he could prove carelessness in the case. He was, how ever, not prepared for these points, and asked for an adjourn ment till next Wednesday week, in order that His Worship might hear the arguments of the City Solicitor on tho other side. Tho whole of tho casos were accordingly adjourned.

The report is current about town to-day that a highly-estimable young man, who had the mine, to "the huppor suckles of colonial li'aristocracy," and who was accus tomed to givo his leisure time to one of the local banks for a consideration, has disap peared from his regular haunts. Tho Queen-street promenade, upon which it was his wont on lino afternoons "to give the girls a treat" by displaying the fault less cut of his costume, is deserted, sundry tradesmen are said to be making anxious inquiries, and the bank ollieials seem to have arrived at a solution of the enigma. It is said that a few days ago they very con siderately suspended him from the per formance of some of his onerous duties, and lie has taken advantage of the occasion to sot out on a protracted holiday. It is not probable that lie will return in a hurry. On clit that another young " blood " is also pre paring to take wing, while a third is travel ling hitherward from Melbourne in the dis tinguished company of Sergeant; Bulford.

The chargo of stealing a white shirt pre ferred against Timothy Howard, a bailiff, was heard before W. IT. Brabant, Esq., R.M., at Tauranga, on Friday last. His Wor ship having listened to the main facts of the caso, at once dismissed defendant, the charge being si mistake, tho washer woman having put the prosecutor's shirt into Howard's bundle of linen five months ago. Defendant was therefore acquitted of any felonious intent.

The first of 'the Orchestral Society's monthly concerts will be given in the Choral Hall on Thursday evening, tho 4th inst., under the direction of Heir Carl Schmitt. The programme promises a musical treat of a high order.

" Indignation " wants to know what ac counts tho liquidator of the Mutual In surance Company lias to advertiso for. Ho protests against the long delay in returning shareholders their money.

Several freehold allotments were disposed of by auction at Mr W. Dowdon's mart to day. Land at Puhoi brought 10s per acre, and Whangarei lota 8s por acre. Lot lin Upper Queon-street. with shop and house of seven rooms thereon, realised £415. Lot 2 in the same locality, with shop and dwell ing house thereon, brought £410.

At the last meeting of tho Melbourne Chamber of Commerce, the important judg ment delivered by Mr Justice Richmond, of New Zealand, in tho cano of Waring Taylor versus New Zealand Shipping Company, as to tho responsibility of shipowners for tho Htorago of merchandise so that it shall not moot with dmnago due to ordinary causes, was re-id and noted for future reference by any person interested in such question.

Tho performance by tho Black Diamond Minstrels eventuated at the l'nrnell Hall las,t night. There was a large attendance, and the audience marked thoirappreciation of the rendering of tlio various items by loud and frequent applause, tho laughter provoking funuyisms of the corner men keeping them in a con tinual state of merriment. The local hits wero good. Whore each member did so well it would bo iv vidimus to particularise. Taken altogether, Use entertainment was most BUCC'uuHftil. Dancing commenced at 11 o'clock, and was continued till un early hour thiii morning.

The directors of tho I'akokoho and Mauku Cheese and Bacon Factory Com pany havo accepted the tender of .Messrs Ingram and Co. for the manufacture of tho plant for thoir factory. Tina plant is to lie on the Knjrlisli Cheddor jmtti.-ni, similar to that used in tho Asliburton Factory, and will bo entirely n locnlly-niddo plant, the first ever manufactured in New Zealand, Messrs Ingram and Co. having all the facilities for tho purjio.su.

The reclamation on tho western side of the wharf in likely to bo (he subject of lili cation very shortly. It will bo remem bered thut Bonio time ago Mr LSassett made « claim against the (iovernmont, and tho Ilurbour Hoard having taken ovorthe con tract, olluiwl £l,. r>oo in settlement of the claim. Mr BiuMtt declined the oiler, and announced that ho had instructed his solicitor to take proceedings through tho Supreme Court to recover his money. A committee of tho Harbour Board has since considered whether it was desirable to pay U.flOO into tho Court, but has decided not to take any notion in the matter.

The monthly mooting of tho St, John's Woiloyan Hand of Uopo was hold last night iv thu School-room, I'onsonby Hood, the Kcv. J. (!, Cnrr in tho chair. Interesting addresses woro dolivored by tho Chairman and Messrs Douao and Norris. Readings wero given by Messrs I). W. •Inckand John Kay, songs by Messrs Soustor and Kay, and recitations by Messrs Nowbold and Joynt, also by Messrs Kosser, Norris, Woir, and Brooks. Several molodiea wore ren dered by tho children from (loylo's collec tion. The mooting terminated in the usual way.

Wo understand that tenders for tho new {[arbour Board office;) will bo invited in Auckland and Dunodin next week. The plans and specifications havo hef.u sub mitted to a committee oQtho Board by Mr I). Ross, who prepared tho ])ri*o design, and having boon approved of, tenders are to bo invited without further delay,

At a mooting of tho Auckland Bicycle Club hold last night, it was decided to hold the opening run of tho season on Saturday next. The Club will muster at tho foot of Groy-strcet at 2.30 p.m. in full uniform. It is expected that tlio Waitomata Bicycle Club will join in tho display, to which wo may add bicyclists not members! of tho Club hare also beon invited.

The military funeral accorded tho lato Moto Kingi, tlio loyal Maori chief of Whan ganui district, took placo at tho Misiion comotory, l'atiki, yesterday afternoon, in tho prononco of ">,00() spectators and 1,100 Maoris from all parts of tho North Island, Tho pall-bearors woro twolve chiefs of high rank, including Major Kemp, WJ Parata, and Ronata, of Hawko'n Bay. The Nativo Minister, tho Mayor of Whan ganui (Mr Gilbert Carson), Mr Watt, M.H.U., Mr Lowin (Under-Sccrolary, Native Oltlco), anil other otlicials, with a crowd of Europeans and Maoris, fol lowed the coffin from tho pah to tlio grave. About 230 Voluntoors were presont, under tho command of Major Stapp, and fired threo volleys over the grave. Tlio burial service—that of tho Church of England— was read by tho Roy. T. S. Grace and threo Maori clergymen. Tho day was fine and w.'inii, and was observed as a close public holiday. Mr Grace dolivored a short ad dress at tho grave, first in Maori and then in Ijnglish, referring to Mete Kingi's friend ship and services to tho pakoha, and his loyal support of the Government.

What we slated as a probability with re gard to tho delaying of Mr Walter John ston's resignation until just before tho ses sion, in order to dangle tho portfolio under tho noses of Auckland and other members like a enrrot before a team of asse.«, is stated 08 an ordinary matter cf news by tho Wel lington correspondent of tlio "Otngo Daily Times," who stands high in Ministerial favour. Telegraphing from Wellington under date September "JOth, ho says :—" It is now definitely known that Mr Walter Johnston, Minister of Public Works, will leave the colony for England next year, but probably not earlier than April or May—at any rate shortly before uoxt session. He will be absent from tlio colony a year or two. This, of course, involves tho resigna tion of his portfolio, and it is not unlikely that there may bo somo little dolay in filling t])o vacancy which his resignation will create. Of this it would bo premature to say more at presont."

Dr. Monckton, of tho North Shore, has inventod a convenient hospital bed, which has mot with the approval of Dr. Grabham, tho Inspector, Dr. I'liilson, and other hos pital surgeons, a.i tho host thing of the kind extant. Dr. Philson has written a lcttor to tho Colonial Secretary strongly recom mending its general adoption. Tho invon tion has been patented in Now Zealand and G root Britain. The following paragraph on tho subject is from tho Wellington " Post!': —" Before leaving Wellington on Satur day, Mr Joyce, M.H.R., waited upon tho Colonial Secretary and brought under his notice a new description of hospital bed steads, which had received high encomiums from the hospital authorities at Home. Mr Joyce urged that stops should bo taken to bring them into uso in Now Zealand hospitals, as a means of relieving much sufiering and inconvenience on the part of patients. Tho bedstead in question is tho invention of Dr. F. A. Monckton, formerly Coroner of Southland, and its peculiarity consists in the adaptation of a balanced lover, suspended from tho coiling, as a powerful medium to raise a can vassed frame supporting tho patient from oil' the bed, tho horizontal position being governed by parallel guides as in a parallel rider. Tho raising tlio patient on the 'rame enables bedding to bo uhangod, and, by appropriate apertures in the can vas, allows invalid ware to bo used without disturbing or altering the position of tlio patient other than by tho act of clovation a few inches. This humane dovieo has been warmly approved in tho English hospitals, and is likely to como into general use. Mr Dick promised to make immediate in qtiirios as to tho cost of introducing this improvement, and if it should not prove ox cossivo, to havo tho various hospitals sup plied with Bomo bods of this pattern for tho accident wards, at any rate."

Last evening the monthly inspection of tho Hobsons was held in the Drill-shed, Major Shepherd in command. A capital attendance was on parade, there being 52 all told. Captain Dignau, Lieutenants Clifton and Connolly, and Sub-Lieutenant Flynn wero also present. After the Company had been served out with new accoutrements, the Major inspected the arms; after which Lieutenants Clifton and Connolly took over the Company for drill, the manual and bayonet exercise being gone through. At tho conclusion of the drill, Major Shepherd congratulated the Company on the progress they had made lately, and hoped they would continue to improve in their drill. The officors of the Hobsons deserve praise for the way they havewol-ked tho Company up during the past three months ; and if the Corps shows the same attention to the advice of its officers during tho ensuing quarter, there is no doubt the Company will attain the position it held hero ton years ago—that of being one of the best-drilled companies in Auckland. This improvement in the Hobson Company is also to be attributed to the new Volunteer regulations, which have had the effect of rousing up Volunteer matters in Auek-

The regular monthly meeting of the Acclimatisation Society was held this after noon, there being present, Messrs R. Hobbs (in the chair), T- Morrin, and J. Burtt. It was shewn that there was a credit balanco of £+25 8a Od. A letter was received from the Treasurer nt Wellington, asking tho Society to refund a sum of £67 10s, fees received under " Tho Animals Protection Act," which had been inadvertently paid to them instead of to the Tauranga Society. The Secretary stated that on receipt of tho letter ho had paid the money as requested. In answer to the Chairman, the Seoretary stated that all tho distributed parcels of tho trout ova re cently . received from Otago had arrived safely at their destination except tho Opotiki batch, and wore being hatched out well. Mr Earl was the only person who had not been heard from. It was agroed to construct a fish-pond at Waitakoroi, it being reported that there wero 3,000 or 4,000 young trout there. It was also deci ded to obtain 25,000 Californian brook trout from San Francisco. A letter was re ceived from the Colonial Secretary's Ollicc asking tho lioarJ'* opinion upon an application from tho Mongonui County Council to be exempted from tho operation of the game laws. It was resolved not to recommend the granting of the request. Mr Burtt mentioned that ho had received a letter from n friend at Komata inviting him to go there with his fishing-rod as there wore fine trout to be had. Tho information gave grout satisfaction. Tho usual accounts were passed for payment, and the meeting dissolved.

To the Editor: Sir, — I have noticed in the papers lately that the Mntaurn'.s cargo of meat had turned bnd on its Yoynfjo Home, and to tho causo being its having been frozen while warm. What about tho Linda Weber's cargo of stinking manure'that lay for days dead to windward of that vessel while she was hiking in tho mutton ? Had that nothing to do with it, do you think ? or has that been quite forgotten? If so, it has not by sonio wlio.se Btoinnchs were turned by it.— 1 mn, &c, IsQuinKit.

The annual meeting of tho Saturday Afternoon Recreation Club takes placo on Saturday. Gentlemen desiring to join are invited to make application to Mv C. J. Shaw (Kempthorno, I'roHHor and Co),

Our I'ort Albert correspondent writes : — " Mr K. Nioholaon announced ut the meet ing of tho Agricultural Society, held at Mr Fred Shophord's, that lie hod purchased, and would shtrtly erect, the necessary machinery for a flour-mill.—As the result of tho Yory low value of cattlo, Kcttlers in tliiH and adjoining settlements havo killed many calves this season. A large proportion of the store cattlo that aro sold in tho Auck land market como from tho Nortli, but tho priced obtained nro bo ummtisfnetory that fewer will bo raised. No wonder the settlers grumble when tho value of a two year-old steer is -10*, and a threo-ycar-old stoor *>od.—Wo are having exceedingly fine weather, nnd tho settlor* are nil busy putting in spring crops. Hut wlmt about tho email bird nutsanco ? We have sparrows by the thousands, and blackbird* aro be coming very numerous."

In our local referring to tho price of maize ou Friday, tho retail quotation was given instead of tho wholesnlo. Tho latter ranged last week from 2s 8d to '.h 3d.

IlKinn'AY KomiKKY Almost, to sell the poisonous, drunken, purging Btuiras modlulno ti lioncrtl men, tnuoccnt women, and liunnlcss children to weaken and deßtroy their systems uml health, when pure uurmless Hop Bitters can butuul tlmt cures /;l\vnj-8 and continually at v trilling cost. Ask druKKisle or physicians. Head.

Wo notice that the well-known firm of Mimro and .MlMiKan, Uilors and drapers. Hob son-Btrcet, Invlto inspection of tho Into arrival of a lurKo nnd cholco selection of ladles' and gcntfonien'a dress material, suitable for spring and summer.

Mr Martin Swallow will give his grand classical pianoforte rocital in tho Theatre Knyal on tho availing of Thursday, tho 11th instant. Parllculure will be soon in advortisoment.

Tim Newton Cricket Club entertainment will be conunonocd this evening in tho Edin bmvli-strunl CoiiKveKtttionul Kohool-room. Pro fessor Lum!>ort and Messrs J. Homus and Slieehan will render tn»lrumontnl performances. Sovoral laily anmloura will n!ng duels and ballads.

SCINTILLATIONS.

Prrmhhd fob Timf.—Mummies.

Tho "Imioconts" aro coming.

Dr. Anna Potts is at Napier. Last night but one of the Court Minstrels. This is tho first day of tho Jewish year 15G44.

The Hincmoa has left with constabulary for Kawliia.

Tho best thing to take beforo singing— Breath.

Tliero aro now 2,115 School Boards in England. Hon. jfr Bryco yesterday inspected tho Whanganui Volunteers. What livo letters form a sentence of for givenoes? —I xqq v. There aro about 2,000,000 children taught in tho public schools of Japan. Captain and Mrs Graham, of tho Salvation Army, arrived in Auckland yestorday. Boxing is called tho manly art, to dis tinguish it from broomstick swinging, which is tho womanly. Yostorday was the opening of tho fishing season inOtago.but cold and stormy weather interfered witli tho sport. James Hammond, & clerk in Wellington, has been arrested on a charge of forging a cheque for £20. Tho life of a loc.omotivo in only 30 years. This is another warning to inveterate smokers.

AtUreymouth yesterday, B. W. C. Plow den, schoolmaster, was sent three months to prison for obtaining money under false pro-

tences.

The annual horse parade of the Canter bury Agricultural Association was hold yes terday. At London public dinners it has censed to be in order to rise to any toast except that of the Queen. ~ Tho Salvation Army is having a hard fight at Oamaru. Last Sunday night a lad throw a Btono through tho window of tho " drill "-hall.

In Copenhagen, tho capital of Denmark, tho number of public-houses has beon recently reduced trom 1,350 to 300. Magistrate : " Prisoner, have you ever been convicted?" Prisoner: "No, your Honor ; I havo always omployed first-class lawyers." Mr J. E. Eodmond is coming to New Zealand after all, and opens the campaign in Auckland. Ho will arrivo by tho Mana pouri this week. At Martin's Bay, Otago, there is a paid postmaster, but no mail service. It is con cluded that tho oilicial is a relativo to somo member of tho Government. Tho population of Victoria at tho end of Juno last was computed at S)IS,!MS. This is 75,834 more than the population of New South Wales at tho samo period. Karl Granville is small, slim, straight, of the most symmetrical figure, with white skin, pink cheeks, and grey hair, and dresses nattily, in tho stylo of a quiet, fashionable youth just of ago. Ho has reached tho Scriptural limit of years. Experiments made at Christclmrch with tho distilled oil of the Southern Cross I'otroloum Company showed a specific gravity of 8-00, and tho Hashing point 145 degrees Fahr. At Timaru yesterday, Captain Smith (Salvationist), and Captain Graham (Skeleton), were each fined £1 and costs for a broach of tho peace committed on Sunday, by fighting for possession of a chariot belonging to the Salvation Army.

"You Don't KnowThkiii Value."-"They cured mo of biliousness and kidney complaint, S recommended. I had a halt-bottlo loft, which lined f»r my two little girls, who tho doctors nmi noichbours said could not bo curod, lam confident 1 should have lost both of them ono iiiKlit if I had not had tho Hop Bitters in my house to use. That is why I say you do not know half tho vuluo of Hop Bitters, and do not rocommend thorn highly onough." Bead.

Sowing Machines for tailors, bootmakors, dressmakers, and familios.—D. S. Chambers, 70, Quoen-stvoet,~[ADVT.]

Notice—Merchants and Tradespeople avoreciKKlcdtcronclor thoir Accounts against Sio Auckland Club to 9>fli ult. without delay. —W. Mood, Socrotavy—[Advt.]

CABLEGRAMS.

[kbuter's cableukam.]

Tho Trial of Carey's Murderer.—Defonco

Fund Subscribed,

London, September 29,

O'Donnell has been committed for trial for the murder of James Carey, tho Irish informer, at Port Elizabeth. Messrs Fullerton and Pryor, American lawyers, are engaged to defend O'Donnell, and 8,000 dollars nave been subscribed to wards the defence fund.

Franco and China.—Tho Rocont Fighting

in Tonquin.

Paris, September 29,

Official despatches from Tonquin state that since their recent defeat the "Black Flags " have retired from Singkoi, appar ently fearing a further encounter with the French troops. China persists in her claim to tho loft bank of the Red River, and that a neutral zone shall be assured on the right bank.

Irish Convention at Leeds,

London, September 20,

At a meeting to-day of the Irish Conven tion now being held at Leeds, undor the presidency of Mr Parnell, an executive was elected, and it was resolved that active exertions should be used in connection with the approaching municipal elections. Im proved organising machinery was also agreed upon. A public meeting was hold in tho evening, attended by n large number of English sympathisers. Mr Farnoll was absent through a cold.

Tho Afghan Rebellion,

Calcutta, September 29.

Intelligence to hand from Cabul states that further fighting has taken place between the Ameer's troops and tho rebel Ghilzaie, resulting in the defeat of the former with heaty loss.

London, September 29,

The tone of tho wool sales continued firm at yesterday's and to day's auctions. 170,000 bales havo been catalogued since the opening of the series, and -10,500 bales have Deen withdrawn from sale. Another despatch says the foreign demand is in creasing and prices are firmer.

Bank of South Australia.

London, September 20,

The Bank of South Australia lias declared for the last half year a dividend of 0 per cent., and carried £7,000 to the reserve fund

Paris, September 29. Tho Fi'ench Chambers meet for tho de spatcli of business on tho 23rd October. King Alfonso, who was received today by President UreVy, was hooted by the people along the entire route to the Presi dent's mansion.

London, September 29.

At the annual meeting to-day for tho election of Lord Mayor, Alderman R. N. Fowler was chosen for that ollice.

St. Petersburg, September 29.

The Russian Government are adopting a conciliatory policy in regard to the present erisiß in Bulgaria.

[special to i'ukss association.]

London, September 30. London night police are now armed with revolvers.

Sir lienry l'ark©*(3ias arrived at Liver pool from America. A gunpowder explosion at Nilna lias destroyed sixteen houses and caused a. loss of- twenty lives. In a riot at Omagh several Orangemen and Leaguors were wounded, and a number of arrests have been made.

Conspiracy In Russia.

An extonsivo conspiracy has been detected in St. Petersburg. One hundred and fifty oflicora havo been arrested as being impli cated, and a largo quantity of arms, gun powder and bombs have beon seized.

AUSTRALIAN.

Sydnkt, October 1

Tho annual demonstration of the Eight Hours Lcnguo took placo today. Thoro n< an enormous attendance, and tho weather Was (inc.

Fovor on a Ship nt Sydney.

Sydney, October I

The ship Dharvvar, from London, with immigrants, has arrived in port. Tho doctor is prostrated with fovor, and tho ship has been quarantined.

Annexation Agitation,

Mklbourke, October 1

A meeting was held today at Castlemain, when resolutions in favour of the Pacific annexation scheme were enthusiastically passed.

Melbourne, October 1

In tho divorco suit Bollam v. Bollam tho jury were unable to agroo upon a vordict, and wero discharged.

Rovouuo of Victoria,

Melbourne, October 1

Tlio Victorian revenue for the quarter amounts to £1,310,000, being a decreaso of £13,000 compared with the corresponding period of last year. During tho same period tho Customs revenue has decreased £'2,000, tho excise £10,000, and the territorial roTcnuo £37,000. The receipts from rail ways, however, hare increnscd £1,000 during tho quarter.

South Australian Finances,

Auklaidr, October 1

Tho South Australian revenue for tko quarter onded Soptembcr 30 amounted to 1495,000, being a docroaso of £ 32,000 com pared with tho corresponding quarter of last yoar. During the period tho revenue from Customs duties decreased by i' 21,000, and that from land by i' 22,000.

NATIVE LANDS COURT.

The Tatua and To Wliotu Blocks.

[BY TKLBOBAPII—OWS CORRESPONDENT],

Cambridge, this day. Thk Native Lands Court was opened this morning, before Judgo Macdonald, in accordanco with tho adjournment made ill Juno last. A number of natives and Europoans were present. Regarding Tatua cases, His Honor delivered two written judgments. In Tatua East, ho said tho Court would give effect to its previous con clusion by the issue of a certificate in favour of the persons found entitled to Tatua Enst on rehearing in ISGO, which would accord ingly be done. In Tatua West, tho issue of cortilicato having been delayed at tho former Court, so as to afford an opportunity for recourso to restraining measure;, and no action being taken, tho certificate will now issuo. As to tho To Wliotu case, His Honor said ho had been given to understand that an arrangement for settlement was being made outside tho Court. Ho would adjourn tho Court till the 19th Deeembor, when, if theso arrangements were comploted, judj; mont would bo given ; if not, the Court would thon bo furthor adjourned.

MUSICAL COMPETITIONS.

Thkke woro about two hundred porsons present at the Theatre Royal last evening, when tho first of Mr l'ooloy's musical com potitions took placo. Tho audionce being tho judges, each individual who entered the Theatre was presented with a programme and another printed slip. The latter con tained the names of the performers who wcro oithor baritones or basses, and sug gestion to tho oflbet that in criticising tho following points should bo kopt in vieir: Intonation, singing in or out of timo, enumeration, phrasing, vocal oxpression, and facial expression. An x was to bo placed opposite tho namo chosen, and tho slip deposited witk tho ticket taker atcsnclu> sion of tho concert. The programme was as follows:—"The Old Brigade" (tost song), Mr Arthur Bartloy ; " Tho Tars that O'er tho Ocean Sail," Mr G. A. Cairns ; " Nil Dosperandum," Mr R. W. Davies; "The Old Brigado " (test), Mr David Mcnzios ; " Will 0' the Wisp," Mr J. F. Robinson ; " Tho Old Brigado " (test), Mr Tremaino; "A Father's Lovj," Mr F. Soeats; "Our Jack's Come Homo To-day," Mr Bartloy ; "The Old Brigado" (test), Mr Cairns; " The Old Brigado " (tost), Mr Davies ; "Tho Gauntlet," Mr Menzies; "Tho Old Brigado" (test), Mr Robinson; "Tho Head and tho Heart," Mr Tremaino; " The Old Brigade" (test), Mr Sceats. Each singer was loudly applauded. At conclusion of the concert, three of tho audienco were in vited to count tho votes, which wore divided as follows :—Menzies, 07 ; Soeats, 30 ; and Robinson, 19.. Thoro being three prizes, they were awarded to tho three gentlemen named. Tho competition of Monday even ing next will be for soprano voices.

TRAGEDY IN A MELBOURNE BANK.

A CUSTOMER SHOOTS HIMSELF.

[keothk's telegrams.]

[Received October 2,1.25 a.m. Delayed owing to interruption of Australian line.]

Melbourne, October 1. Ax alarming tragedy occurred at tho Bank of Victoria this afternoon. Harry Thomas a oustomorof the branch bank at Ileathcoto, whoro ho carries on business as an auc tioneer, entered the city oflice and mounted a table in tho centre of tho chamber, shout ing " Revenge !" Then, drawing a revolver, lie attempted to commit suicide, firing first at tho ceiling and then at his head, inflict ing a serious wound, which, however, is not expected to prove: fatal.

SPORTING NEWS.

The Melbourne Betting Market.

[eeutek's cablegram.]

Melbourne, Monday night. THE following are the latest quotations for tho two principal events of the V.R.C. Spring Meeting :—

Derby. 5 to 2 agat. Archie 5 — 1 — Off Colour. s—l —— Murtinl-llenri

Melbourne Cup. 11 to 1 agst. First Dc.nou 11 — 1 — Despot U __ 1 Le Urand 11 — 1 Nicholas 20 — 1 First Water 25 — 1 Aide-dc-Cuinp 25 — 1 Bordeaux 25 — 1 —- Ualma. 25-1 Dirk Huttcraick 23 — 1 Dukedom 25-1 l'ollio 25 — 1 .Simla Glaus

Canterbury Jockey Club Nominations.

(lIV TELEGRAPH.—PItE.S* ASSOCIATION.)

CimisTciiuncii, Monday. Tho following nominations were made to

night :—

Si'RiN'o Meeting

Si'iuno Steeplechase Handicap.—Batc man, Canard, Hercules, Waverley, Wild Dayroll, Barbary, Clarence, Wildboy. Stewards' Stakes Handicap.-— Cheviot, Nonsonse, Fair Agnes colt, Water Nymph, Siesta, Tasman, Johnny Faulkner (late Albion), Minerva, Tho Jilt, Taiaroa, Hya cinth, Sou'wester, Water Colour, Epicure, Turquoise, Nonpareil, Helena, Lady Emma, Envious, Welcome Jack, Mischief, Rubina, Emir Bey, Hipptdamia, Sir Bedorere.

Summer Meeting

Middle Park Stakes.—Fair Agnes colt, Oudeis, Liverpool, Becky Flat, Grand Duke, Hyacinth, Water Colour, Watersprite colt, Miss Flat filly, Epicuro, Dime, Leodo gram, Lady Evelyn, Mokia, Marion, Ugly Buck, Talebearer, Charmer, Fusilier, Caulton, Puck, Sir Bedevere, Aimel. Midsummer Handicap,—Cheviot, Non sense, Vanguard, Salvage, Oudeis, Fair Agnus colt, Digby Grand, Tasman, Johnny Faulkcr ('.ate Albion), Minerva, The Jilt, The Poet. Taiaroa, Hyacinth, The Dauphin, Sou'wester, Water Colour, July, Epicure, Turquoise, Murat, Leodogram, Nonpareil, Lady Emma, Envious, Welcome Jack, Hippodamia, Emir Bey, Adamant, Theuge, Trickster, Sir Bederere.

Maligncr has been scratched for tho C.J.C. Derby and Now Zealand Cup.

HEGARTY'S COURT MINSTRELS.

The performances of Hegarty's Court Mins trels at the Opera Houso continue to at tract large audiences, and it appears pro bable that their stay here will bo somewhat longer than was originally intended. Several now features arc introduced each evening, thus giving variety to tho programme, although the principal items leinain un changed. The chair " business" last ovon ing was remarkably good, and created roars of laughter. Tho Minstrols appear again to-night.

AUCKLAND ROWING ASSOCIA TION.

Tub first annual mooting of tho Auckland Rowing Association was held last evening in tho club-room of tho Waitemata Hotel. Mr M. Nicool Mr W. Sibbin, Secretary, read tho following report. —The Committee in submitting their report for the jjast. season, have to congratulate tho Association on tho success which attended their opening regatta on tho 2Sth April (a programme of which is appended horoto). Tho whole of the events were spiritedly con tested, and passed off with out the occurrence of any of those disputes which have militated so much against tho success of rowing races in tho past. Tho Association aro much indebted to the Northern Steamship Company for their liberality in placing the s.s. Wellington at tho Association's disposal as flagship at tho regatta. Tho Treasurer's balance-sheet shows an amount of JE2 11s Sd to the credit of tho Association, and thero are no out standing liabilities. Tho number of mem bers on tho roll of tho Association for last season was sixty (GO), and it is hoped that there will bo a largo accession to that num ber this season. Tho amount of the subscription being but small, tho funds afc tho disposal of t'no Committee havo been ex coodingly limited. It is therefore hoped that tho public, by liberal donations either in, money or trophies, will assist tho Associa tion in providing more vnluaV»o prizes for competition during- the coming season. It has been suggested by several members of tho Rob Roy Canoo Club that arrangements might be made to allow of tho above Club joining tho Association. The Committee re commend thesuggestiouto tho consideration of their successors. Tho report was adopted. Tho following gentlemen were elected to fill tho vacancies caused by retirement of the officers of last year :—Patron, tho Chair man of the Auckland Harbour Board; Vico-Patron, His Worship tho Mayor; President, Captain 11. F. Anderson ; Vico- President, Mr T. T. Masefield : Hon. Secro tary, Mr W. Sibbin; Hon. Treasurer, Mr T, Henderson, jun. Committee: Messrs M. Niccol, W. Buchanan, C. C. Dacro, J. Mclvenzie, J. 11. Laing, and J. B. Morpeth. The meeting terminated after a vote of thanks had been passed to the presiding Chairman.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

[Beforo 11. G. SeUi Smith, Esq., R.M.]

Drunks. —Several persons were punished for a first oilenco of drunkenness. —John Connor, for a third otfenco, was ordered to pay a fino of X 5, or go to prison for 14 days.

Vacihanct. —■ William Dawson, for a broach of tho Vagrant Act, was remanded for eight dtiys.

Railway By-Laws.—Henry Kces George was charged with a breach of tho above by refusing to give up a season ticket when asked to do so by Guard Lowe.—Air Theo. Cooper appeared for defendant, and apolo gised for his absence from an unavoidable cause. Mr George hold a season ticket, and was well known to tho varioii3 officials. Whon asked for his ticket, ho was guilty of a, technical breach of tho by-lnws by not showing tho tickot.— Fined 5s and costs. No Ticket.—Edward Simpson was charged with travelling in a railway carriage without first having paid tho faro on September 17. —Defendant pleaded fuilty. —From tho evidence given by Alfred lojoly, station-master at Newmarket, it appeared that the boy got out of the train at Newmarket and offered an old tioket. —Tho boy now said that tho sMion-mastor told him he had no tickets, and ho would telegraph him through to Auckland.—The boy's father and Mr Jongs, saddler, spoke in his favour, and a fine of 10s and costs was inflicted.

LICKXSIXG Act.—William Steel was lined 10k and costs for being drunk on a public highway to wit, Symondßstrcet. City By-Laws.—Breaches of the by-laws wore dealt with as follows :—Thomas Bristol', wheeling a coffee-stall on the foot path, 5s and costs j Edward. Sewoll, driving a horso attached to a spring cart round tho corner of Queen and Shortland-strcets at other than a walking paco, proved and ad journed ; John James Tiornoy, a similar offence, proved and adjourned; Henry Evans, alias Wilson, riding a horso at faster than a walking paco round tho corner of Cook-street, adjourned.

Larceny.—Henry Galvin, oliarged with the larceny of several pigeons, was dis charged with a caution. Assault.—Henry Lannslcy, prosecutor iv •a case of assault against Charles Rawson, I did not appear.—Dismissed. I This concluded tho business.

FIRE AT OTAHUHU.

At half-past ono this morning, an alarm of fire awoko the residents of the main street of tho village, and it was soon discovered that the house and shop of Mr Charles Hugh Ardern, butcher, was on fire. Mr Todd was the first to enter, and helped the inmates out. This was no easy task, for there were four children and two visitors, also the trainer and st-bla boy, to be rescued. Mr Warren Mr Mathows, and Mr Barkley rendered great service in saving a few stales, & c but all tho furniture, stock, and most of the clothing was destroyed. A very bravo but dangerous piece of work was the rescue of a large chopping machine screwed to the building. Axes were freely, used I and five or six men dragged it to a place o'm safety, the room which it was in bein A in a mass of flames. Moonstone, the raccK horse, wasgotfromthestablessafe. MrTodd'K" house and shop caught, but a very willing set of neighbours soon had a plentiful stfn ply of water and blankets at hand, and saved the building, i very considerable amount of damage, however, was done to tho furniture by removal. No cause can be given for the outbreak, but it seems purely accidental. The agent of the Royal was present, and made an attempt to find the scat of the fire, but the smoke was too dense, every room seemed full. The only flame visible howerer, came from tho lining o f one of the back room ceilings. Insurances • Ardern (Royal), £100 on fittings, machine and furniture; Unglas (office unknown)' £150 on buildings ; Todd (Colonial) £125 on building ; Todd (National), £75 O n fur niture. About £30 will cover damages in this latter case. The telegraph wires were melted.

SUPREME COURT.-Criminal Sessions.

Yostorday Conoluded.

[Before Ills Honor Mr Justice Gillies.]

Brbakixg and Entemsg. _ Michael O'Brien was found guilty of the charge of breaking and entering the whare of James Johnston, at Kaukapakapa, and stealing a quantity of gum therefrom.—There were thrco previous convictions for vagrancy £ gainst the prisoner, who was sentenced to eighteen months' hard labour. TFoeoino and Uttering. - James Watson" alias McGafney, was acquitted on the charge of forgery, but found guilty of utterins the following rider being added to the rer dict:—"Tho custom of taking cheques in the manner described from unknown per sons without sufficient precaution cannot be too strongly discountenanced." The pri soner pleaded that this" was his first offence but His Honor, in passing sentence, said ho bod been three times convicted of vagrancy three times of larceny, once of assault, and once of assault and malicious injury to property.—Two years' imprisonment with hard labour.

Blank Cheques.—Mr Hudson William son drew tho attention of the Court to the facility given for the commission of this offence by the manner in which these cheque forms were circulated.—His Honor : ' I think instructions should be given to tie police to trace out, if possible, where thesa blank cheques come from, so that those per sons who deal so loosely with these things, allowing them to be scattered about in all directions, should be made in somo way responsible for their negligence. The necessary information might be obtained from the banks.—Mr Williamson :I am in formed that books of these blank forms are I supplied to tho stationers, and the stationers supply any person who asks them.—His Honor : That is certainly a very objection able way of dealing with these' blank cheques. There should be some restriction to prevent them getting into improper > hands, and so being used for the purpose of committing crime. Tkub Bills.—R. Richards, injury to property ; Thomas Georgo North, larceny j Gibson, burglary; Tamero, unlawfully wounding; Burns, indecent assault. '

No Bill.—Donoghue, Casey, Hennessy, cemetery eviction case.

This Day.

His Honor took his seat at 30 o'clock. Bbeaking and Entbrixo.— Kobort Gold ing, 19, pleaded guilty to two charges oil breaking mid entering tho premises of Mr 1!; Paul, jeweller, on the wharf, and nf SMI Jolin Gilmour, draper, of Upper SymdMß street, and stealing proporty therefrffin,' also with larceny of a watch and chain, the Sropcrty of Mr Gilfillan, of Kyber Pass .pad.— Tho particulars of these robberies ■ will bo fresh in the recollection of readers.' Tho prisoner, a very young man, had pre viously borne a fair character, and was the son of respoctable parents.—His Honor, In passing sentence, remarked upon the youth of the prisoner, and the peculiarities of the offences, regretting that so young a "hum should be placed in such a position. Sen-: tonco : Three years imprisonment. L.uiCENr.— Ann Dobbyn, a respectably-1 ■ dressed young person, was arraigned upon 'V an indictment charging her with stealing, on tho 10th Soptember, a purse containing-; Is Gd in silver and £7 in notes, tho property of Hugh Davics, of Tairua Sawmills.—Pri soner pleaded not guilty. —Mr Hea kcth appeared in defence. —Mr Hudson Williamson, Crown Solicitor, opened the case for tho prosecution, stating particulars. —Ann JDavies deposed that her husband was a bush contractor at Tairua; sho and her husband came to Auckland on tho Sthult.; ho cashed an order at the bank, and took . lodgings at Mrs Lynch's, near the Proviu-1 cial Hotel, Shortland-streot. She made somo purchases in the street, and deposited £8 and theßilvorin hor purse. In the evening sho asked prisoner to fetdl a quart of beer, and gavo her £1, out of which she was to pay for tho beer. She returned with the beor and change. She and her husband, Mrs Lynch, and prisoner nil sat around tho table. Prisoner hj,d an opportunity of seeing her money when she paid Mrs Lynch; also, whim she took out her notes to search, for a penny to pay tho man for a Stab. She put the purse on tho seat of her chair and sat on it. Hor baby wonted some attention, and she left the room, leaving her purse and notes in the chair. On returning to the room, she missed hor purse and money. Prisoner and Mrs Lynch had left the room, and were washing up in tho kitchen. She found, her purse on the sofa under some linen. The sevon notes were gone, but the silver and copper had not been taken. Sho inquired about the money, but prisoner and Mrs Lynch both denied all knowledge of the money. She did not ac cuse either of the women. Her husband went for a detective to search the house. Sho and the two females remained in the room during her husband's absence. Mrs Lynch's son was the only person who camo in. Young Lynch was informrd of what had taken place, and got his tea. On tho arrival of Detective Hughes, he asked Mrs Lynch to retire into the next room and get her clothes off. She did so in witness's presence. Tho money was not found upon Mrs Lynch. On prisoner's leaving the room to bo searched, she heard the detective say, " I arrest you as my prisoner." Tho notes had been discovered. — Cross-ox nmined by Mr Hcsketh : She could 'not identify tho room; on going upstairs with tho baby, there wore two little boys in the room as well as the women ; she was about ten minutes away.—Hugh Davies, husband of the last witness, deposed to going to the police station on the 10th September for a detective officer, and informing him of. the robbery. Detective Hughes accompanied him back, and told the women they must be 'Searched cither at the station or in tho hoiisjo. They preferred the latter. When prisdrier roso from the sofa to be searched lie observed hor drop something, which turned out to^be the missing notes. The girl denied taking \tho notes.—Cross-examined by Mr Hesketlr.- Catherine Lynch, wife of David Lynch, deposed that sho had lived in Shortland-streot ninq years. Four of her children wore at homd, Davy, Michail^ Norah, and John. Prisoner, had be.'arm her house but a fow days before the'trdiible. * Witness then detailed tho events of tho evening of tho 10th.' Only her younger children, Michael and John, were present in tho room that evening.—Detective Hughes i deposed to visiting the house, and ordering the two women to be searched. Ho also searched the room and the sofa before pris oner sat upon it. She was previously : sitting on a chair. He said: " Kate, it is your turn now. Go into the next room and get searched." Sho got up from the sofa. Tho shawl (procluced) was by hor side; she clutched it and dropped something; he was watching her all the time ; as she walked towards the door, he picked up the paper, which were the notes; ho immediately mado her his prisoner, and charged her with stealing the notes. She burst out crying, and said she had never stolon anything in hor life.—Cross examined by Mr Heskoth :. Tho child was sleeping at. tho head of the sofa. He searched whore the covering was which .she ' dragged off on rising. Did not Bee"~ti'o paper in her right hand. This was tho easo.—Mr Hesketh addressed the jury for. -■ the defence.—His Honor then summed up, and left tho case in tho hands of the jury.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1883



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