SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

„ ~, ,„,„„ I This Evening, IP.II HIGH WAI&K tomorrow Morning, 11.11 SUNSET.-This Evening, 5.53. SUiTRISK.—To-morrow Horning, . ri.:>o MOON'S AGE.-Last Quarter, iifth, 5.33 p,m.

ARRIVALS.

Glenelg, s.s., Johnson, from Tauranga lona, s.s., Steplienson, from Russell Southern Cross, s.s., Allman, from the South Elsinore, schooner, Claverly, from Rarotonga

DEPARTURES.

Argyle, s.s., Nbrris, for Mercury Bay Marion, sch, Short, foi Whangarei Glance, bnrquc, Le Bceuf, for London Buttermerc, barque, Ogilvie. for Newcastle Mersey, brig, Dcuchras, for Helensvillo Argylo, s.s., Norris, for Whangarei Macgregor, s.s., Amodeo, for Whangarei

Vessels Expected.

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

Glasgow. — Embleton, barque, W.M.J.R., June 2 (via Duncdin); Helen Uenny, H.M.T.D., July 5; Akaroa, July 25.

New York.—lrene, brlgantine, July 17. Boston.—Clara McGillivray, barque, Juno 2. Southsrn Ports. — Jane Anderson, from Dnncdin.

Sydxky.—Albert tho Good, brig, via New castle.

IMPORTS.

Per Southern Cross—2os sheep, 1 horse, 30 tons sundries. Per Elsinore—9o,ooo oranges.

EXPORTS.

Per Matautau—2,ooo feet timber, 40 pieces timber, 41 coils rope, 160 bags rice, 120 bags flour. SO kogs beef, 10 tons flour, 2 tons biscuits.

Inwards Coastwise. — Rose, from Malm rangi, with 100 bushels limo.

The s.s. lona arrived from Russell and Northern ports early to-day.

The brigantinc Matautu cleared at the Cus toms to-day for Apia (Samoa).

The s.s. Macgregor loft for Whangarei this afternoon in charge of Captain Amodeo.

The s.s. Southern Cross left Wellington on September 17th, Napier on tho 19th, Giaborne on the 20th. Called at Open Bay and Awanui, and arrived at tho Wharf at 5.30 a.m. to-day. Pas sengers : Miss Missctt, Mrs Martin, Messrs Martin, Stein, MeMastcr, Kneebone, Barlay, and two in the steerage.

The s.s. Glenelg arrived from Tauranga early this morning with the following passengera:— Misses Hicks, Wingate, and Hanley, Mrs Bugleaux, Messrs Lundon, Jloss, Hell, Hill, Pearman, Scott, andTolo.

The following steamers are duo here next week:—Rotorua (at Manukau) on Sunday, at 1 p.m.; Waihora, from llelbourno and the South, on Tuesday, at 10 a.m.; Omapcre, from Tauranga, Wednesday.

The schooner Elsinoro arrived from Raro tonga this morning after a passage of 35 days. The vessel was twice hove-to for over two days during hoavy weather. Tho passage altogether was a very stormy ono.

COMMERCIAL.

Etening STAR;OfHco, Friday. Mr R. Abthur'3 genoral salo of provisions, grocery, and furniture was well attended throughout the day. Average quotations:— Fowls, 29 3d to 33 8d; cochin, 2s 9d to 5s 3d; Spanish, 3s to 6s 6d; ducks. 2a 7d to 3a 3d; pigs, 7a 6d to 8a; potatoes, 2s Id to 4s Cd; new kidneys, Id; turnips, 2s to Is Cd; carrots, Ss Cd to 4s 6d; oats, 2s lOd; maize, 3s 5d ; chaft", 2s 6d; sharps, 5s 6d; bran, 5s Cd; flour, £8 10s to £13; cheese, 2d to 7d: bacon, 2}d to B}d; butter, 4d to 7d; toney, 3d to 3d ; lollies, Cd ; confectionery, 8d; jam, Cs to 6s Cd: dunmged sugar, Id to 3M; lemons, 2d to Ud; apples, 10s; tea (box), 24a; sugar, 3Jd to 4}d; salt, sa; wheat, 3s 6d. Heasrs John and E. Loydon report:—Carpets brought from 2s 4d to 2s 8d per yard ; couohes, 15a to 35s ; stuff-bottomod chairs, 7s to 7s 6d ; cane-bottomed chairs, 4s 9d to 5s ; round and oblong tobies, 23s to 27s 6d; mirrors, 12s 6d; palliassos, J2s Cd to 15s Gd. A large quantity or cutlery, glassware, and tinware was offered, and commanded fair prices. Teas, new season, Is 3dperlbin l'2-lbboxes ; sugar, £37 10s ; Oamaru potatoes, £410s ; Canterbury bacon and hanis, SJd to IOJd ; dairy fed bacon, 7d lb ; flour, oat meal, and soap at makers' prices. Messrs Carbines and Taylor held their usual Friday' 3 sale of poultry, produco, etc., which was well attended. Thoy report— Poultry fetched good prices, ordinary fowls, 2s 3d to 4s 3d ; bantams, Is 3d to is 9d ; Cochin Chinas, 4s; brahmas, 3s 3d to 4s 6d ; Polish fowls, &8d to 5s 3d; ducks, 2s Sd to 3s 6d; geese, 4s to 5s (id ; turkeys, 4s to 5s 6d ; canaries, 10s to 26s ; young pigs, 2s to 15s each. Fruit-Apples, 7b 6d to J2s ; oranges, 2s fid to 5s ; lemons, 2d to Cd per doz. Produco: Hams and bacon, 2d to 9d per lb; Wairoa choese (good), 7d per lb; second class, 2d to 3d per lb; butter, 4d to 7d; beef, M to 2d lb; onions (scarce), 2d to 3d per lb; Oamaru potatoes, £i to £4 10s; carrots, 3s to 4a 6d; oats, 2s 9d; maize, 3s 3d; damaged do., 3s 6d per bag; bran, 5s 6d ; sharps, 6s; pig meal, »a; wheat, vs 6d to 2s 9d; flour, 9s 6d to i4s; oatmeal, ljd to 13d. Grocoriea: Tea, half-chest, sto 2s por lb; boxos, 138 to 245; sugar, 3jd to 4Jd; rice, '4s; quartar-sardinos, 6s 3d; Lea and Perrin's, 6s 9d; salmon, Cs 6d; mixed pickles, 7s Cd; coffee, > d perlb; mixed biscuits, 5d per lb; jams, 5s 3d per dozon ; cornflour, 6Jd; blue, 5d per lb; cocoa, Is 2d per lb; kerosino, Is 7d ; candles, 'Jd per lb. The clothing and jewellery wdre not all cleared.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Clo.sk as under :— This Day. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 4 p.m. : Monday, 24th mat. For Tryphena, per South Carolina, at 9 a.m. ': For Waitara, per Hannah Mokau, at 6 a.m. ' For WaiUira. etc., per Douglus, at 11 a.m. For Tnirua and Suva, per Golden Isle, at U a.m. For Coromandel, per Coromandsl, at 11.30 a.m. For Whitiangi and Upper .Mill, per Argyle, at 3 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinamutu, and Opotiki, por Glenelg, at 4 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Whaugaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, at 4.30 p.m. , For Thames, per Enterprise, at 4.30 p.m. For Gisborne and Napier, per Southern Cross, ' at 5 p.m. ' Tuesday, 2oth inst. j For Waiwcra, Kaivau, Omaha, and Mataiana, I per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Hokianga, etc., per Rowena, at 1' a.m. , For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Kotorua, ' at 11 a.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Waihora, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, 9th October. Per s.a. City of Sydney as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada. British Columbia, Central i and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. ; For United kingdom and Continent oC Europe, at 1 p.m. For monoy orders, regiittorod letters, and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six penoe in addition to the postage, will bo received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will be due in London on Monday, 19th November. N.H.—On and after Ist October next, money orders trill bo issued payable in the Dominion of Canada. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office, Amktand.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

SEFTEMBKn 22, ISS3. Abbott's Opera House — Hibornicon Comeily Company, "Mollie O'Connor," 8 p.m. Market Square— Woodyeur's Electric Circus, 8 p.m. Y.M.O.A Devotional Meeting, 7.30 p.m. French Literary Society—" A Week in Lon don," M. Anaenno, 7.30 p.m.

Births.

PEARCE.—On September 19, at Auckland, the

wife of Arthur Poarce of a son. SHEEN.—On September 16th, at Chureh-strcot,

Devonport, the wife of John Sheen of a son. WISHART.—On September 17. at her residaneo, Liverpool-street, tho wife of Jlr A. Wishart or a son.

Marriage.

ECKLEY—SMITH.—On August 30, at the resi dence of tho bride's father, by the Hey. \V. J. Watkln, Richard, oldest son of Jlr It. Eekloy, of Auckland (late of Cardiff, Wales), to Annio Laman, second daughter of Mr J. 11. Smith, builder, Morningsidu, Mount Albert.—Home papers pleaso copy. HOLMES-IIO\VELL.-On September 17. 1883, at the Registry Office, Frederick Henry Holmes to Caroline Alice llowoll, third daughter of the late Caululn John ilowcll, Auckland Militia, both of this city.

Deaths.

FITZPLUJILKY.—On September 21, Lucy. second daughter or James Fitzplumlcy; aged 13 years. The funeral will leavo hor lato residence, Otahuhu, To-morrow (Sunday), at i p.m. Friends are invited. LYNCH.—On September 21, at the rssiilenco of her Bon-in-law (.Mr P. Uleoson), Catherine Lynch; aged 63. The funeral will take placo at half-past threo To-morrow (Sunday). Friends arerespectfu.;v invited to attend.

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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1883.

For the caiee that lacks assistance, For tho wrong tliat noeda resistance, For tho future in the distance, And tie good that we can do.

Tub pcoplo of Now Zealand Hatter them selves that they are very much moro enter prising than the inhabitants of the Old Country; tho.t their institutions are more j liberal, enlightened, and advanced ; but if j our law* and institutions were critically examined by tho persons who entertain these views, they would be rather as tonished at the measure in which wo are indebted to the Mother Country for the initiation of reforms of overy kind. In tho Postal Department, England has recently let the world know that tho country which inaugurated the "penny post" is able to maintain the lead in matters of postal reform. The new Parcels Post, established under the direction of the j present Postmaster - General, Professor Fawcett, is one of the most gigantic undor ' takings ever inaugurated on a single day. i The London " Daily Telegraph," in desorib ; ing the mammoth organisation, cays :— "Most things in this world are growths, bnt tho Parcels Post springs, Minerva-like, from tho head of Jupiter, full-grown and equipped—the Jovian brain in this caso being that of the Postmaster - General. I Never before did any commercial houso i leap all at once into so gigantic a concern, j with 15,000 agoncies, and thirty - fiyo j million possible customers in these three kingdoms; never beforo, it is thought, ! was a GoTernment department put to so i severe a test as that which, twolvo days hence, will await the one over which Professor Faweett presides. Few persons presumably have any adequate idea of the magnitude of the change which will bo introduced—gradually, we may hope, but yet surely—into our social and economical system by tho peaceful revolu tion of August 1. From that date it will be possible, from any post-office in the j i/nite<} Kingdom, to forward to any ad l dress within £he postal delivery in these islands parcels of ft pertain size and weight as easily, as securely, and as ex peditiously as we now send » Letter. They must not weigh more than 71b. nor bj) over 3ft 6in in length, and the tariff is 3d for lib, 6d for 31b, M for 51b, and Is for 71b ; within these limits of weight and size j Ahoy may bo transmuted irrespective of dis -1 tance for the same fee. T.o take the last ! point first, it will cost no more to despatch i ,an umbrella oraboiof pocket-handkerchiefs I froija London to Cork than to Croyddn. It i has been thought that the maximum of I weight was fixed to.o low, but socioty has I yet to learn what a vast world there is of j merchandise that comes within these limits lof length and weight—and precisely | that class of goods tho traffic in which is jat present njpst seriously restricted by i rates of carriage. It is the world, to mon !tion only a few naraee, of ifyo jeweller, tho stationer, the dealer in articles of partu, the haberdasher, the clothier, the embroi derer, the maker of lace, and all such as traffic in textile fabrics and materials, tho I toymaker, the optician, tho analyst, the chemist, and tho chemical manufacturer, the physician and purveyor of medicines, tho painter and the maker of pjqture frames, I thedealerin oil colours and artists' materials, the florist, tho seedsman, and hundreds 'of other handicrafts and professions. | For the purchase of small articles it will ( bring the country to town and town to the I country. The bride in Blankshiro may j feve her bonnet from Bond-street and her ..wedding dress from Regent-street. The j country gentleman may order a new hat from tho WestEndy pr his wife the last novelty lin sunshades from )Vood-strect; the travel ! ler may get a whole outfit for India done I into Bmall parcels and sent $0 hjs address in the Channel Islands ; the schoolboy, the athlete, the cricketer, i:. the remotest corner iof the kingdom may receive their cricket i bate, balls, and stumps, their footballs, or lawn-tennis sets from favourite | makers; the machinist his models, tho scholar his books, the doctor his drugs, the scientist his instruments, the trader his i samples, the naturalist his specimens, an,d , all of us an infinite number of useful things, j delivered with tho trustworthiness and the 1 convenience that distinguish the most sue ' cessful working department of the State, I for a few ponce.' The sckoolboy's I cricket bat will not cost him more than sixpence carriage from London to the Isle of Man ; a new hat may bo done up to go for 3d, half a dozen v#sts for Is. The very last thing in headdresses for the county ball may be sent for 3d, while the sportsman who forgets his flask or % lady nor parasol may have it forwarded to them in Dublin or in the Highlands fay re turn of post. It will be a special feature in the British Parcels Post, distinguishing it from somo others, that bottles mutably packed may be sent, and it is anticipated that a vast.business will be done in mineral waters, wines, scente, spirits, preserved fruits, essences, and the like." The organisation had been jnade so peiv ifect in every minuto detail that when tjie machinery was get In motion it worked with amazing smoothness and xuecess, and tho

enormous business done proved how large a space the scheme tilled in the unsatisfied wants of the nation. This easy and safe system of interchange of articles between all parts of the kingdom accomplishes as great a revolution as the famous reform which will carry Rowland Hill's name down to an admiring posterity. Two or three years ago we published an article very strongly urging the Government to consider the question of a cheap otlicial parcels delivery, but the portfolio of Postmaster- General lias fallen into weak hands, and some measure of genius is needed to elaborate a scheme like that established by Professor Faweett. The New Zealand postal system has, however, been fortunate in its permanent oiliciul heads, and has earned the happy distinction of being one of few colonial postal systems that pay their way. WecannotsupposethattheDepartment is so devoid of enterprise as to leave the large centres of population in New Zealand ; without a service which is now enjoyed by i the poorest village in Great Britain. Witli the experience of England to aid them, tho work of organisa tion should bo comparatively easy. But if otiieial sloth and Ministerial in capacity conspire to deprive the jieople of this colony of these advantages, we still trust that our representatives in Parliament will spare sufficient time from petty party warfare to call the delinquents to account, and compel attention to a question of so i much national importance.

Another case of measles has broken out among the Doric's passengers at the quaran tine station. All the other cases are re ported to be progressing very favourably.

"Query" wants to know whore the re serves and breathing spaces arc in the Surrey Hills Estate, as they are not shewn on plan, and, also, that somo of the streets shewn do not show the width reserved. Hopetown-street, off Ponsonby Road, as soon as formed, metalled, and drained, and water main* laid, will be offered for lease in large building allotments. This street com mands a delightful view of the harbour and city. There will also bo a number of al lotments in section GO, fronting Karanga hape Road, Howe and other made streets, shortly placed in the market for long leases by the City Council.

During tho week Kawakawa has been rather livelier than of late, owing to a number of natives being in to receive their pay in connection with Puhipuhi. Eru Ngahu and his tribe received 12s per aero for 14,450 acres, while Marsh Brown's block was paid for at the rate of 10s per acre. So far, £10,000 has passed from tho Govern ment into tho hands of the natives, and many of the latter have been known to pay back store accounts that were given up for lost.

Tho first meeting of creditors in tho estate of William Hibbs Long, butcher, of Auckland, was held this morning, and Mr Thomas Macll'arlnno elected trustee. Tho debtor's liabilities are set down at £147 Is Id, and liis assets at £7'J 7u Sd.

Tho regular meeting of the Trades and Labour Council was held last evening in the Working Men's Club, but the business gone through was of a purely routine character.

Mv F. Slovens, General Secretary to the New Zealand Ritle Association, writing to Mr Edward Cooper, local secretary to tho Association, intimates that the following gentlemen have been appointed members of the Council of tho Association :—Majors Derrom and Morrow, Captains Payne, Lo Roy, Mahon, Isaacs, and Dijjnan, Lieuts. Skinner and Clifton, and Mr Cooper; Whangarei, Mr Storey ; Waikuto. Lieuts. Johnston and Rutherford ; Coromandel, Captain Gatland; Wairoa, Lieut. Craw ford ; Waiuku, Lieut. Barriball; Thames, Captain Douglas and Lieut, Potts. Tho prUe-liring will take place somo time in February. Tho date is not yet known here, but Mr Cooper expects to receive a full pro gramme by next mail from the South. Tho local Committee aro endeavouring to arrange with tho Auckland Racing Club for the une of the racecourse as a range. We sincerely hope that Club will see its way to meet the wishes of the Committee, as it is the best of the few places suitable for the purpose within easy distance of tho city.

A correspondent, "Resident," suggests that the attention of the Government .should be called to tho necessity of erecting a neat iron rajl fence around Government House grounds. He thinks that tho constant re pairs required to tlie present ugly wooden fence within the last few years must already have cost more than the fence erected round tho Albert Park.

The malicious injury to property case, in which Henry Traco ;md John Phillips, settlers of Waiheko, were charged with damaging a hcuse, tho alleged property of Robert McLuod, was not concluded list evening at the rising of the Police Court, owing to the lengthened examination of the soToral native witnesses, Tho further hearing was therefore adjourned until Tuesday noxt.

Thero was a good muster of the Hobson Company at drill last evening. The corps was exercised in company formation at the hall and on tho move by Liout-Clifton, and exhibited a steady improvement. Owing to the hall being engaged on Monday even ing, tho regular weekly drill will be held on Friday noxt, at 7 p.m.

Twenty two candidates wero confirmed byj|the Bishop at St. Matthew's Church last evening.

Tho Board of Education opened and con sidered the following tenders yesterday afternoon :—Erection of school-house at Puriri: Thomas Donovan, Thames, £397 10s (accepted); Hay & Boyer, Thames, £398; Park & Allen, To Aroha, £417; Mannix Bros., Te Aroha, £445; Coombes and Thompson, Thames, £459. Erection of teacher's houso at Upper Otonga : Henry Wolf, Hikurangi, £140 (accepted).

So much time was taken up by tho Board of Education yesterday in discufsing questions which came up on notices of motion that the ordinary business hud to be postponed.

To the Editor: Sir, —IJqw is Capo Town connected by telegraph, and » tljo circle complete round tho world?— Yours, ku,, J. —[Cape Town is telegraphically connected with the Ked Sea and Indian cables at Aden, by cables skirting the cast coast of Africa. Tho circle round the world is not yet complete, the eastern and western shores'ot the Pacific Ocean being still un connected. A cablo from Now Zealand to San Francisco or any other part of America would complete the girdle.—Er.>. E.S.]

Woodyoar's Electric Circus was again nrowdedlastevening ; indeed,the attendance wa/i Israel' than on the two preceding evenings'! So for upwards of 8,000 persons have visited the Circus. Tho programme last evening was an excellent ono ; the daring riding of Talbot, Shields, and Jack Cousins, and the wondorously clover per fornj4;)ceßof "MadameZulu " (thccducatcd monk,oyj aiixl "Duke Bambini" (the trick pony) boing auiojig tho most noticeable features. This afternoon a matinoo for ladies and children was well attended.

The children's entertainment in the Newton West School-room last evening passed pleasantly. Mr John Birnio occu pied tho chair, and delivered an excellent address on ' " Childhood aiid parental Care," which was well adapted to the understandings of tho children, and well received. The scholars sang a number of gongs on tho TonicSoj-fa system of singing, interspersed with recitations and readings. Mr Mason gave "The Definition of a Boy," which was true to tlw letter. The spelling boo caused much amusement, Miss J.iabcl Taylor carried off the envied prize.

Thero is a slight inaccuracy in our notice of tho proceedings in the case In Chambers yesterday. In tho case of tho Creditors' Trusteo in Bray's Estate v. Cant and Others, it was the plaintiff, and not the defendants, who had applied for a stay of proocodingK, Tho grounds of the application were that notjoe of appeal had been served on the defendants by tho plaintiff, and security giyen for costs. The application was re fused, with £1 Is cost*. Mr S. Hesketh appeared for the plajntiff, and Mr Kochfort for the defendants.

'To the Editor : Sir, —I most readily and cordially endorse all that E. F. G. Grainger stated in fast Star, relative to the remarks which, in the course of his sermon, fell from tho Rev. Mr Colder, in reference to supposed destitution in ).'on: sonby. It is surprising how very quickly those idlo and vicious men liavs found their • way to tho now incumbent. I sincerely trust that the rov. gentleman will not permit himself to bo imposed upon by the pitiful talos which most of those who apply for relief may pour into his pars, I fee] giire that there" pp.n bo no roal want in the Ponsonby distant (except it may be 'jvhore the bread-winner ip lair] up with sickness, but such cases can alw.'iys bo known). Work ;s nearlyalways'td bohud for those who are not atVaic] of it, and it is only the idle and dissolute w!,o resort to begging U) obtain the mean? to gratify their craving fop diink. I think the people ,a,v.e sufficiently taxed wfthout being called upon to subscribe money for the support of the idle and dissolute. —I am, &<?., Pox-

I In our report of the discussion at the ■ Board of Education meeting yesterday '; afternoon upon the question of keeping i a teachers' roll, several typographical errors occurred which call for correction. For instance, A] r Hobbs was made to say, explanatory of n current rumour, that " indeed it was necessary to avoid a certain creed, in order to make sure of obtaining employment," whereas the italicised word should read "avow." Again, in the sen tence " the roll was to be a strictly private one, so that the teachers could not be en \ joined by it," "enjoined " is a misprint for

"injured." Mr Moss was "not" sure that the Board cither should seek to know the ages of teachers, instead of being sure on the point, and Mr Bueklnnd considered that the roll was "merely designed to obtain for the Hoard information which the committees and the otlicials already had." Announcements of Sunday services at the churches of Auckland will be found else where.

To (lie Editor: Sir,—Mr F. G. Grainger objects to indiscriminate alms-giving, and while tlicre is good reason for some of his objections. lam not quite certain if it is not better to give in that way rather than not give iit all. How many of us take the trouble to inquire whether applicants are deserving or otherwise? Very few, I fear. And what is our organisation for relieving real cases of distress? Literally, almost none, unless we except advertising in full tho particular cases of distress. We have no benevolent society, no public socioty for the relief of discharged prisoners, no flower or fruit cluba to visit hospitals or asylums regularly. Fortunately, there are a few really charitable and good folks amongst us, but what they can do must be limited. Fortunately, also, there is not very much real want ; but want and help must, and always will, arise _in every city with its growth, and it_ is a rejection upon us that beyond a Relieving Officer to administer Government- charity there is no .society publicly established to help the poor, the widow, and the father loss, without thn necessity of their having too often to parade their wants through the kindness of the public press. It is very well to write, let us do all we cau to enable our brothers and sisters to retain their self-respect. The question in —" What do we do V" and 1 am glad to observe that the new incumbent in All ■ Saints' has spoken of tho subject. 1 trust his words may bear good fruit; but we want more than words.—Yours, &c, CHARITY.

To the Editor: Sir, —In your issue of Saturday evening's Star 1 notice a letter from a "Resident" expressing satisfaction with the members of the Dovonport District Hoard for laying a new drain with 1-inch pipes down tho.eonti'eof Ann-street. Now, sir, some three months ago a "storm-in-a teapot howl " wan raised' by certain inter ested individuals in our marine suburb respecting the manner in which our rates were being spent, and public speeches made on what was termed "jobs " (whatever they may bo). The upshot of this was that, with two exceptions, an entirely now board was elected. It, however, seems that it is only out of the frying-pan into the lire, for a great portion of the' work done since by the new Hoard seems to have been done for the special improvement of the several pro perties of .some of the now existing members und their friend*, and this new drain is, in my opinion, another step in the same direction. As stated by " Resident," there has been a larger sum of money spent on the two drains already made, and which aro laid with'U-inch pipes, than tho importance of the street justifies, and now it is proposed to expend at least a sixth of our whole revenue on another (uluill I say job) in order that the properties of at least two of our worthy representatives may bo improved. Then again, in a work of such magnitude as this tenders ought to be called for ; also for the supply of 12-inch pipes, which 1 notico are being supplied by a personal friend of another of our members ; and further still, why should the rust of our local tradesmen have boen debarred from competing for tho supply of the wooden crossings, &c, ro eently laid down by another friend of this wonderful body— VerhumSati. Apologising for trespassing on your valuable space, 1 am, &c., Protest.

The question of tho minimum age at which pupils should be admitted to tho ; public schools came up yesterday afternoon I upon a resolution proposed by Mr Theo. i Cooper, "That the resolution approving of : tho alteration in school a^o from 5 to 7 years, passed by the Board in .fuly last, be i rescinded ; and that tho Minister of Educa j tion be informed that it is the opinion of tho I Hoard that uo alteration should be made." Mr Cooper stated that SO committees had '. unanimously condemned the alteration, i and they represented the parents of children [throughout the greater part of the educa | tional district. Ho thought they wore j actuated not by question.-: of convenience and oxiiedieucy, but by a regard for the I tinna fide interests of the children. Mr ' Cooper alrio showed that out of 0,000 | children attending tho city and suburban j schools, 1,342 wort) under 7 years, and that out of 8!),000 children attending tho public I schools throughout tho colony, 10,000 wero j under 7 years of ago. Tho alteration advu i catod by tho Board, he said, would deprive one-fourth of the children now attending school of tho advantages of education. Tho mental or physical growth (if the children would not be retarded. Tho hours were short, and included three intermissions, ono , of \\ hours' duration for play and recreation, ! and the children were discharged at 3.30 in 1 tho afternoon. In England school age was from sto 13. In 2S States in America tho limit was not above 5 years, and in 10 the limit was -1 years. The result of altering the school ago would be to throw I n large number of young children upon tho streets, and would cause great injury to their future. The Chairman opposed the resolution because the Inspector had re ported, in favour of the alteration, and not because his reading satisfied him that in jury resulted to tho children if sent to stiliool beforo 7 years of ago. Mr Hobbs and Mr Luke supported MrCoopor's motion. Mrßucklandthoughtoventuallyanaltoration would be required, but at present ho would support tho motion. An nmondment was I proposed by the Chairman to defer tho motion tjlj n further report was received from the Inspector. This w(j,s negatived. Mv MoKonzio proposed as an amoudmunb tliat the limit be six years. This was nega tived. Mr Cooper's motion was then put and carried. Tho effect of this is that tho recommendation made by tho Board to tho Minister of Education, asking for the alter ation of tho school age from r> to 7 years, is cancelled, nnd tho opinion of the Board ex pressed at a full meeting (ono member only being absent), is that the school a^o should bo as. it now is, from five years to 15 years. At the meeting of tho Board of Educa tion yesterday afternoon, a letter was re ceived from Mr 11. Worthington (Head master of the Wcllcslcy-strect School) stating, in reply to tho Board's query, that ho had been elected a mombor of tho Par nell Borough Council, and asking fora re consideration of his case. When requested to allow himself to bo nominated, ho had carefully considered the question in its rola ; tion to his position as a schoolmaster under the Board of Education, and ho came to the conclusion that, as the duties of the ono j cou}d not possibly clash with those of the 'other, there ly.is no reason why ho should refuse to be useful to his follow townsmen, if they did him the honour to elpct him. Moro than ono teacher in addition to j himself had become members of church synods and literary and other institu tions, tho meetings of which they wcro expected to attend only when released from other professional duties. | Mr Goldio said that there was n very strong i reason for tho regulation In country schools, whoro schoolmasters took part in local polj- ' tics, and used their influence as teachers in politics, or sacrificed tho interest of their school to thesuccens of their political objects, Mr Mobbs did not poo any reason for deal ing with Mr Worthington differently from other teachers. Mr Moss thought the better j plan would be to rescind the regulation, and to leave teachers to their own discretion in these matters. There were too many regu lations, and if the teachers were deprived of ilii> freedom of action which all other civilians enjoyed, we should discredit the profession, which ought to bo regarded as one of the highest. So long as the school did : not suffer, lie thought the Board had noth : ; ing to do with it. Mr Cooper held that tho ; regulation trenched upon tho liberty of the subject, and, in fact, ill appeared tphimtoba \ quite ultra vires, If it were enforced, j every man of spirit would refuse to accept employment under the Board. Mr Buck land considered that Mr Worthington had a I strong point in the fact that the Borough Oounei] of which lie was a [rierober W(is out- : *ido bin school (listLici.. Air Uoldie moved, " That the consideration of (his matter be ' deferred, in order to obtain a return or tlio ' Hifinjjpr of children (if any) from Parnell , attending Wollpsley-street.'" Mr Cooper moved'as an amendment, '? That this Board see no reason to interfere with Mr Worthing? tyn in his capacity of member of the Parnelj J3orough Gou|icll, nnt}l jt shall be shpv/n. that his holding such efijco Interferes with ! ilio efficient discharge of his school duties.'1 Mr Goldie's proposition was earned.

The absence of any recreation or public reserves on the Surrey Hills estate has been unfavourably commented on in town to-day, and Cr. Phillipps lias resolved to bring tho subject under the attention of the Council at its next meeting by proposing the following resolution, of which lie lodged the requisite notice to-day :—" That, taking into con sideration the manner in which the Surrey Hills estate, abutting upon the city bound aries, is laid out, there being no reserves for recreation or breathing spaces, or any public convenience or for either educational or religious purposes, this Council pledges itself to oppose this district being added to the city unless due provision is made for the above purpose."

A conversazione was held in the school room of the Holy Trinity Church, Devon port, last evening, for the purpose of wel coming the Rev. J. Bates, who recently returned from a tour of the Australian colonies, which was undertaken for the benefit of his health. The building had been tastefully decorated with flowers and ferns by the ladies of the congregation, and presented a very pretty appearance. Tho attendance was large, and visitors were enabled to spend a very pleasant evening. Various pictures and ornamental articles, which had been lent for the occasion, were exhibited, while Messrs Edward Bartley and Josiah Martin provided telescopes, &c., and gave directions as to their use. During the evening Mr O. Mays, as chairman, mado a few appropriate remarks welcoming the clergyman back to the sphere of his former labours. The Rev. Mr Dudley also made a few remarks, in which he expressed pleasure at tho return of the Rev. Mr Bates, and that gentleman suitably responded. Several songs were given by ladies and gentlemen, Mr Gordon Gooch contributing " Our Jack's Come Home To-day." During the evening refreshments were handed round, and altogether the gathering proved a great success.

The animal general meeting of the Union C.C. took place in the Avondale Hall on Wednesday evening, Mr James Sinclair in the chair. The Secretary read the report for the past season, which shewed that the Club had played 19 matches, of which 10 were won, 0 lost, and 3 drawn. The fol lowing officers were elected for tho ensuing season: —President, Mr John Bollard; Vice-Presidents, Messrs John Buchanan and R. Garrett; Secretary, Mr John Sinclair ; Treasurer, Mr James Sinclair ; Committee, Messrs J. and J. Archibald, T. Steward, W. Bohard and Quintail. The following new members joined, viz., Messrs Bmtt, Donovan, Richardson, Quintail, and Halfpenny. It was decided to open tho season with a match on the first Saturday in October.

To the Editor: Sir,—Just two months ago, three boys (named Pucker, Thompson, and O'Leary), inmates of tho Industrial School, absconded, and on the following morning a boat belonging to James Conley, waterman, moored at Wynyard Pier, was missing. As these same lads, when running away on a previous occasion, had stolen a yacht belonging to Mr E. Mitchelson, M.H.R., it was apparent that they were again guilty of this act—shall I say of petty barratry 1 The surmise proved to be cor rect, for on the next morning tho master of one of the cutters espied Conley's boat rounding Cape Colville, out since that date nothing appears to have been heard of either the boat or the juvenile pirates. But not the least serious part of the affair is that by the loss of his waterman's boat Conley is deprived of the means of obtaining his live lihood. Now, as one of those boys, previous to his admission to tho Kohi marama Heformatory, had sorred a sentence of threo months' imprisonment in Welling ton for larceny, and as the lot had only recently been detected in stealing MrE. Mit chelson's yacht, but with mistaken kindness woro forgiven, it does seem that there has been same remissness somewhere in not keeping a more strict surveillance over these boys, but allowing thorn to prey on a citizen in the manner they have dono. Under theso circumstancos, something should be dono by the authorities on Mr Conloy's behalf—either regain him his boat or replace it by another. Tho hardship ho has Buffered under for tho past two months makes it surely a " cause that lacks assist ance."—Yours, &c, E. Hadrill.

Lately a competition was invited in Eng land for a connected and intelligent para graph containing the names of the principal London papers, money prizes being offered for the best composition. Among tho re plies received, the following was the best, and received the two-guinea prize:—"ln this Era of the Nine teenth Century, when the News of the World is flashed by Daily Telegraph from all parts of the Globe, and the People read its Daily Chronicle in the City Press or its Echo throughout England, when tho trained Schoolmaster and Schoolmistress are cram ming our Yqung Folks All the Year Round with Knowledge to tit them for tlioir future Life in the World —tho intelligent British Workman, from being meroly a political fSpcctator, is now becoming thoGuardian of thoso liberties so dear to overy Englishman and Freeman, The idoal English Mechanic is a Radical and National Reformer. Ho haa Truth for his Standard, is a good Citi zen, and is loyal to tho Quoen and the Em piro. Ho drinks from tho Fountain, is an Economist, and pays his Tailor, Draper, Grocer, and Millor, He can calculate sufficiently to keep a Record of Money transactions with Builder, Architect, Engineer, Ac. Ho devotes a Leisuro Hour to Gardening, Amateur Work, or Cricket. Ho gets tho Daily News Every Week from tho Weekly Dispatch, and on Sunday evenings ho reads out Tit-Bits of Homo News and Police News, with cuttings from Punch, Fun, and Funny Folks, to his Society guests."

A grand concert in aid of tho funds of tho Auckland Christian Doctrine Society, under the patronage of Hit) Lordship, Ilishop Luck, 0.5.1 i., and local clergy, is announced to take place at tho large school-room, eornorof I'itt and Wellington-streets, on Monday evening next.

A deal of interest is being takon by lovors of the preen cloth in the billiard tournamentnow in progress atthe Nevada Hotel. Itisreqursted that thoso who have not yet played will be in attendance as soon as convenient.

Tho usual fortnightly meeting of tho French Literary Society will bo hold to-night, when Jlr John Anscnno will (five an ossay, entitled " Uno Semaino A Londres" (a week in London). As the essayist has a very pood lilQJVk'di/o of the French language, theresliould bo n good ultoniluuuo.

The new legal partnership between Jlessrs Burton mid Napier will bo found adver tised in another column. Their olliceg arc in lligh-HtroctV

A grand concert will bo giypn in St., James's Hall on Tuesday oreninK next. In aid of Vh'o I'rnnklin Road Sunday-school; organist, I'rofesaor Ijiinbert, Tho proijrammo of tlio evont aiipeitrs ulscwherc.

Tho dinner and ball with which it is pro posed to colcbrato tlio joint anniversary of Courts Zealandia and Kuroka, A.0.F., in tho Lome-street Hall on the !)th prox., promises to 1)0 about the best affair of tho kind tout husbocn held for sonic time past. Tho preparations are in energetic hands, and the tickets are said to bo going oil' well.

Mr D, F. Evans will sell at his auction mart. Queen-street, on Tuesday, at noon, houso property in Wellington-street and building allot ments in I'onsonby, Sef- advertisement.

i\ Congregational Sunday-school will bo opened to-morrow afternoon in the new Eden Hall for children who do not attend other schools.

Mr R. Arthur sells on Thursday nex^, a superior allotment at Mount Eden, known as I!awlii>K9ton. The property W Woly situated for residence sites.

Tho spcQiid anniivoraary of the John Gtough Tcmpcranco 1j.0.L., No. will bo eelohrated in the Protestant Hall on Monday next, September 24. Tea on tables at 0.30 p.m. See particulars in advei'tisomont.

As por announcement olsowhorc, it will bo seen that the Black Diamond Minstrels intend to give one of their attractive entertainments in the l'arnell Hall on Monday, October Ist. Judging from the merit of their performances and tho reception accorded them, those enter prising piinstro'.s bid full' to boepme popular fayouriUis, We wish thorn oyory success,

GALLANT RESCUE.

A plucky rescue from drowning was cfl'ected yesterday afternoon by a young man named Thomas Macdonald. Ho was engaged in stacking timber at tho rear of the New Zealand Timber Company's Office on tho Customs-street West Reclamation, when ha heard a splash only a few yards distant. Proceeding to the edge, ho wa3 surprised tq sec a young woman and a child struggling in tho watyv, and without a momont'a hesitation, sprang in to their assistnnco. With some trouble, he suc ceeded in getting them safely ashore, tho woman being in a fainting condition. A large crowd collected, ondj i.oh toratives having bwn t^pnUed, the' woman Ruon recovered. Sho "explained that'"it was not her fault, that the child fell in, and tha,t she .jumped in after it." I{ev inuna is said to bu Qdbcl^n uu'ii s>hp is bc.li^ved to bo a resident of Nelson-street.'

Accident to the Schoolmaster.

CtfltojjANDEL, this day,

C. Edwards, schoolmaster, was thrown from his horse this morning, and diglocatijd his collartbone.

SCINTILLATIONS.

The revenue is recovering. "An auioonin'ciiss."—The cir-euss ! | Court Minstrels in the Opera House to- j night. i Telegraph bureau opened at Parnell. j An athletic club is mooted for Dunedin.

Waitakerei Railway Station is to be a post and telegraph ofiice. The followers of Mahomet number about 175,000,000.

Dunedin butchers are to be prosecuted for adultering sausages.

Verdict of " Found dead " in the case of the woman Feenly, drowned at Rotorua.

Madame Patti is to receive £1,000 a night in the States.

Asbestos rope is now made for fire escapes, theatres, &c. Greymouth Land Leaguers intend giving an address of welcome to Messrs Redmond and Walsh.

The desertions from the British army in 1882 were 6,942, against 7,030 in 18S1, and 9,299 in 1880.

The schooner William and Jane, with produce, from Dunedin, is ashore on the Waikato bar, and a heavy sea running.

Mrs Dr. Potts was in Christchurch last week, and drew the largest houses ever seen in the Theatre Royal.

The brandy-shops in France are at the rate of one to every 92 inhabitants ; there are many wine-shops besides.

While Messrs Redmond and Walsh were in Wellington they were presented with £300 by an anonymous admirer.

More than six millions of unclaimed pledges loft with " mine uncle " are sold every year in London.

The steamer Stella has been on an ex pedition to Jackson's Head and the French Pass, to fix sites for beacons, &c.

Nearly a centenarian.—John Flanigan has died in Greymouth Hospital, aged 99 years. He came from County Clare, Ire land.

Letters have been received from Mr Kelsey re the alleged diamonds sent Homo from Canterbury, but are kept private. The Wellington Salvationistshave bought the lease of the Apollo Hall fora "barracks," at about t'soo.

What U that which is ever before us, can never be seen, and yet all are looking for ward to ?—To-morrow.

A Maori has been badly injured by falling from a passenger train while passing through tho tunnel near Christchurch.

Oliver Wendell Holmes says that bad air, bad whisky, and irregular habits keep the doctors alive. He must be mistaken. Those very things have killed several doctors in this city.

Mr Wright, of the Australian Directory, has again been proved wrong. AtDunedin yesterday, he sued a customer for £2 2s, the price of a, copy of the work, but failed to recover, because the book had a false label—professing to be for ISS3-S4, while the information was collected in 1879.

The maiden's point of view : Mamma (to Maud, who has been with her brother to the play, and is full of it)—" But was there no love in the piece, then?" Maud—"Lore?" Oh, dear, no, mamma ! How could there be ? The principal characters were husband and wife, you know I"

London covers 72,000 acres of land, on which dwell 3,814,571 inhabitants, and an average of 28 new streets are opened, and good houses built every year.

At Timaru yesterday, leaders of the Salvation and Skeleton Armies were each fined 10s and costs for obstructing the streets. In both cases notice was given of tippeal to the Supreme Court.

Mr Robertson, the well-known poultry breeder, lately imported a Presburg cook, whoso chief peculiarity was that it had never crowed. As it died shortly after arrival and was stuffed, it now crows as little as ever. It may be seen in Mr llobertson's window in Upper Symond street.

MR WHITAKER LEAVES FOR AUCKLAND.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—I'RKSS ASSOCIATION.]

Wellington, this day. The Premier, with his family, leavea for Onehunga in the Hinemaa at 8 o'clock to morrow,

MINING NEWS.

[from civr own correspondent.]

COROMANDEL, this day. TnERE i« a groat improvement in the pros poets of several of the mines, and corres ponding hojKss animate shareholders.

lona.—A fine-looking reef was struck last night in the cross-cut going south in the direction of the Union Beach ; splendid looking stono and loose colours of gold were obtained.

Tokatka Range.—An important dis covery has been made by Wolls, who started last week on the big reef near tho blow. Ho crushed a ton of stuff, which gave an ounce and a half of gold. The reef is 40 feet wido. The Tokatea low level is going in to cut tho same reef. Groat interest attaches to Wells's find. Ho is going to take out 30 tons at onco. TIIK New Coiiby.—Reef, 44 feet wido in tho face, looks well.

Union Beach.—The cross-cut has drained tho winze sunk on Daniola's leader. A couple of days' work will cut it, when some tiling good may be expected.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

[Bofore 11. G. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M.) The Bacchanalian Train.— Arrival, 10,30 a.m. Passengers, 4. Guard, Constable Mitchell. Fare, us each.

Assault—William A. Smith was charged with assaulting Alexander James Camp bell on tho lGth Sept., at Richmond Road, I'onsonby.—Mr Tolo appeared for the in formant, and characterised tho assault as wanton and unprovoked,—Mr Cotter ap pparpd in, defpnee, and pleaded not guilty. —The evidence was then taken. James A. Campbell deposed that ho was a farm and da\ry keepor. Ho was walking in Richmond Road on Sunday afternoon in company with another person. Defendant walked across the road and said, "Are you as good a man as you were yesterday ?" and challenged him out to fight, saying, " You and your brother ! arc rogues." Ho threatened to hammer him. Ho told him it was Sunday, and he was not inclined to. tight. He soeincd as if ho was going away. He thon returned and gave complainant four or fivo heavy blows on tho head and faco until ho was covered with blood.—Cross-examined by Mr Cotter : jaevpral days previously Smith asked com plainant if he know anything about a whip he had lost. Told Smith lie knew nothing about it. He told him to clear out. He would not go. He put him oi\t.—Job Oibbs, a bakor, did, not distinctly hea,r what passed between Campbell and Smith, He \yas a^t a distance, but ho saw Smith give Campbell two sharp Wows in tho face. Know nothing about tho whip. Ernest Andrews was passing at tho time, and saw fivo blows struck and blood streaming down Campbell's faco. It was close by Sackville strect.—Win, Arthur Smith, a carter, gave a long account of the affair, and stated that it was all through tho whip, which was in tho possession of John, Camp bell ;it was his whip; fthd when lie in quired abqupt., the presont complainant caught hnn by the collar and put him through two feet of mud ; also, that com plainant sot down liis oans and struck the first blow ; which keenly brushed his oar. This was the evidence.— Counsel addressed the Court, and His Worship considered that there was some provocation; still the assault was committed. —Smith was fined 10s, costs £3 17s, This was all the business.

CABLEGRAMS.

[reuteb'h telegrams.]

[Received September 11, 12.20 p.m.]

Ice Desert in Greenland.

Professor Nordesskvold, tho Sweedisli •; explorer in the Arctic regions, who has , recently returned from an expedition to Greenland, reports that the interior of that country consists of an ice desert of enormous extent, the existence of which was pre viously unknown. ! Viex.n'a, September 21. I | Late reports from Croatia state that the ; ; province is still in a disturbed state. Serious anti-Magyar disturbances have taken place !at Krentz town, near Agram. Troops who ■ were called out to quell the outbreak fired | j upon the rioters, 10 of whom were killed I and a number seriously injured. \ A German Review. | Berlin, September 21. I A review of a large body of Imperial I troops was held to-day at Hamburg, near b'rankfort Main, before Emperor William. The spectacle was a grand one, and was witnessed by King Alfonso, of Spain, who is on a visit to the Emperor and English princes (sic) now in Germany. London, September 21. The Bank of England announces that the following New Zealand loans will be forth with converted into 4 per cent, inscribed stock, viz. :--4£ per cent. 5-30 1579-1904 loan, £0,000,000 ; 5 per cent. 5-30 ISSI-1906 loan, £1,250,000 ; and 5 per cent, floating loans, amounting to £1,832,000, making a total of £9,052,000 to bo converted. Mr Gladstone's Cruise. Loxdox, September 21. Mr Gladstone arrived at Grnvesend yes terday from a yachting cruise ji the Baltic.

AUSTRALIAN.

The San Francisco Mail. Sydney, Saturday. Arrived: Steamship Zealandia, from Auckland, last evening. She anchored in Watuon's Bay for medical examination, and was granted pratique this morning. Earthquake Shocks. Sydney, September 21. Severe shocks of earthquake have again been experienced in the south of this colony. The shocks were most severely felt at Bungedore and Bridwood, and lasted from ten to twenty seconds. Australian Markets. Sydney, September 21. New Zealand wheat remains at 4s 3d, and New Zealand oats 2s 4d; maize has ad vanced to 3s Id. Sugar Company's No. 1 pieces, per ton, £35. Adelaide, September 21. Wheat is quoted at 4s 9d to 4s 10d, a slight decline compared with last week's prices. The market is steady. Flour has fallen from 5s to 15s per ton. Town brands are now quoted at £10 5s to £11 ; country ditto, £10 to £]0 ss. The market for freights is without quotable change.

THE MOKAU LANDS.

Inquiry in Mr Joshua Jones's Claims.

[liV TELEGRAPH — OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Waitaba, this clay. Wahakhi arrived at Mokau yesterday with two canoes filled with his followers. No thing in the way of speaking has yet been done, but it has transpired that the prin cipal topic to engage the meeting will be Mr Joshua Jones's lease, which is repu diated by tho majority of tho natives. The inquiry commences to-morrow, and curious disclosures are expected.

PRESBYTERIAN MANSE BURNED DOWN.

[BY TELEGRAPH. —OWX CORRESPSNDEXT.J

Te,Awamutu, this day. ' The Presbyterian Manse was burned clown this morning, the supposed cause being a chimney on fire. The furniture has been saved. Tho furniture was saved. Loss about £350; insured in tho South British for £200.

THE OPENING OF KAWHIA.

Natives Destroy tho Buoys and Plunder a Store.

[I'JiOM Ot'll OWX CORRESPONDENT.]

Cambridge, this day,

The "Waikato Times" correspondent at Kawhia sent somewhat unsatisfactory in telligence yesterday regarding that place and tho attitude of the natives. He says that the harbour beacons have been pulled up and broken by the chiefs Tv Te Ao and Tihirahi, of the Ngatiinahuta tribe. They are now preparing to sink the- buoys. The property and lives of European residents arc. threatened if they do not obey the mandate of the Hauhau chiefs, and leave Kawhia within a few days. Tho Maoris havo given them notice to this effect. Ngatimahutas openly declare their intention of opposing settle ment there, tho land being theirs. Tengakau is supposed to have a finger in the matter, Tho women and children of the above trlho are being removed from tho settlement on the west side of the harbour. Tawhiao is at Torea carefully watching proceedings.

LATER DESPATCHES..

Settlers Alarmed.

Hamilton, this day. The natives havo destroyed the beacons,

and, !\t last accounts, were proceeding to demolish the buoys The attitude of tho natives is very threatening, and it Is thought they have not been in such n,n unsettled state for soveral years.

The tribe implicated is the J^gatrmahuhi, tho King's tribe. Tawhiao is at Torea, closo to Kawhia, and must bo aware of all tho proceedings. Tho settlers are much frightened and have petitioned Mr Bryce for protection. Mr Bryce will probably visit Kawhia in a short time,

The statement in the Association tclo gram that the store was looted is incorrect

[BY TELEGRAPH. — PEESS AS,"i!?P%VTI<)N.]

WEJLtVKOTOX, Friday. A teleqk.am has been received by the Gov ernment that a number of natives at Kawhia havo destroyed tho buoys recently placed by tho Hinomoa to mark the entrance of the harbour, and also the channel. Tho natives looted the store there, and orde^-yd the storekeeper to clear out.

PONSONBY CRICKET CLUB.

Tjpjl adjourned annual meeting' of tho Pon : sonby Cricket Club was held last evening in the Suffolk Hotel. There was a large | attendance of members. Officers for the season were elected as follows :—Captain v Mr Jas. Cook ; Secretary, Mr H. Fountain ; Treasurer, Mr A. J. Edwards. Com mittee :—Messrs S. Weston, C. J. Owen, W. J. Geddis, A,, .t. Edwards, and H. Cookc. T/h,o club colours were altered to blucand white. Some discussion took placo on the proposed limit of members, but the specified number having already been ex ceeded, it was decided to increase the limit to 30 and form two elcvons. It was also agreed that the ground subscription should bo paid ; practice on the Domain and Pon sonby ground being thus ensured. Nov-, ember 9th was reoemmended as the dr.ib of the Thames match, while it was drifted that the first match should be 'i/^iist Avondale on October 6th.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.]

New Plymouth, this <lnv

New Plymouth Harbour.

The steamer Oreti, from Greymouth with a cargo of coal for the Gas Company' landed it this morning at the break water. She leaves for the South this aftern oon.

CIIKISTCHURCH, this day. The Supposed New Comet. The comet is reported to have been seor, at Rangiora at 7 p.m. on Wednesday last Ambulance Corps. The Lyttclton Naval Brigade contemplate forming an Ambulance Corps Thin Jn v the first one in the colony. * "'be Mr Redmond and his secretary arrived from \\ ellmgton this morning. They will proceed to tho West Coast on Tuesday They lecture in Christchureh on their tr> turn. 8a Du.nedin, this day. Assault on a Reporter. At u] ° VilA CT"n\ ThoSl Irelan<i, for assaulting Albert Cohen, reporter of th Dunedin "Star," was fined 40s and cogtg ( CIS Gs) or seren days' imprisonment TIJ affair arose out of a paragraph recently in sorted re the horsewhipping case, but all 1 the evidence as to this was excluded by th» Bench. 3 De

HEGARTY'S COURT MINSTRELS TO-NIGHT.

Heoarty's Court Minstrel Troupe of ladies and gentlemen and Hibernicon Comedy Company give their initial per formance in the Opera House to-night, with every expectation of a prosperous season. They come highly accredited, and apart from that, the mere fact that they played uninterruptedly for some seven or eight weeks in Sydney is good pre B umpti Te proof of their talent and versaS The programme is both diversified wrf unique, the series of panoramic view, forming a capital accessory to the humorous sketch of a tourist party's adventures k Ireland. A nigger and " a son of the sod » provide the fun, while jigs and songs alter nate m pleasing variety. There £ evero probability of a bumper " house."

CITY SCHOOLS COMMITTEE TROUBLES.

Another Amusing Episode.

Tub City Schools Committee met last evening in the Wellesley-street School, Mr Brame presiding. Messrs Thwaites, Aley, Warburton, Oft'er,. and Ryan were als« present. Mr Aley stated that Mr Carr and himself were appointed to inspect and report on the proposed cleansing of Wellesley-street East Public School. The school was in & filthy state; in fact, the class-rooms were full of vermin. Birds got into the building through the ventilators, and the "tick" from the birds fell upon the desks and floor. He estimated the cost of cleaning t'B. The Chairman pointed out that a resolu tion had been passed at a previous meeting to the effect that no further expenditure should be incurred until the financial state ment had been received. However, he did not wish to in any way impede such an im portant work. It was more than probable that the other city schools were in a similar beastly condition, and he advised an ad journment in order that they also might be inspected. Then, if it were found neces sary, the Board could be urged to inter fere.

Several other members agreed with the Chairman, but Mr Aley, apparently, had a, strong objection to the course proposed. After he had occupied considerable time in commenting on the matter in hand, and sundry other extraneous affairs, such as th» conduct of other members, the Chairman begged of him to permit somebody else to speak, as soveral other members had been waiting to express their views for half-an hour.

A motion was then read by the Chairman, and it was generally understood th&tjfr Aley had been the mover, but ho sudd&n arose and denied that such was the case, whereupon the Chairman said he certainly was not going to be humbugged in that ; manner. They must have " some " metho4 ;! of carrying on business. The fact was thaV Mr Aley was in the habit of talking so muchi that he did not know what he was talkine about. He had repeatedly to refer to Mr Aley's obstructive conduct. H% appeared to take offence whenever he cowW not ham his own way.

Mr Aley said that after such discourteous treatment he considered it time to retire He always looked upon Mr Brams (the Chairman) as a gentleman, and certainly did not expect such remarks from him. The Chairman replied that Mr Aley had given rise to that manner of thing by his own conduct at their meetings, and he would have expressed his opinion before had he been in tho chair.

Mr Aley then retired, after which the following motion was carried;—" That Messrs Can- and Offer be a sub-committee to inspect and report on the condition of all the city schools, and also furnish an estimate of the cost of placing each in proper order." The meeting then adjourned till Wednesv day evening, at 7.30 p.m.

ENGINEERS' SOCIETY.

Anniversary Social fathering.

The local branch q$ foe- Amalgamated Society of Engulf), Machinists, Smiffis, &c, celebrated its anniversary last evening I by a most enjoyable social gathering in the Lome-street Hall. There was a good attendance of both sexes, the number present being something like 75 couplas. la accordance with the usual custom, the whole company sat down to an eicellenfc supper, which was provided in the ante room by Mr T. McEwea, of the (% Buffet, — Mr Pye presided, white the vice-chairs were fUled by Messrs Porter and Ballantine, Messrs McCoskrie and and Elliott, the employers, Mr J. J. Hunter the Bricklayers' Society, awl Mr the Carpenters' Society. ■ An apology was veceived for non-attewariba from J\lr T. T. Masefield. Loyal toaste were given and responded to, and Mr Porter then proposed "The Employess." In thft course of his remarks, he referred to tha fact that brighter prospects were no* s: ensured by the working of ironsand her»> ;: and tho arrival of large direct steamers, Mr McCoskrie responded, congratulating the Society pn, the progress it was making ia strength, andminibers. He believed thetrwb in Auckland was f ar behind the South, *Ac» Vwy had bettov tools and more of them. The speaker referred to the fact that many young men who had served their apprentice ships here had since gone to Sydney and Melbourne, where they wevs ?ow occupying good positions, and concluded by expres sing the opinion that with the advance o£ tho colony the. Engineers—masters and men—would increase in wealth»ndstrengtb» —Mr El\iptt, foreman of the Railway. Loco motive Department, also respndea.—The; I toasts of the "Visitors"by the Chairman, an* I the " Amalgamated Society of Engines * Iby Mr Tudehope, followed. Replying to th* latter* th,e Chairman pointed out the-.advan- V>gcs derivablo from connection, with the: Society. He said that in laSl there were 4ii, 000 odd on the roll; now the number had increased to 49,700, all itded by one tried code. In ISSI there \^re4l2branches;3o2; in England, 41 in Scotland, 14 in Ireland, 9 ift Australia, 0 in. Canada, 4 in New Zealand* lin France and 37 in the United States. In 1881 i-23,000 had been distributed to/ men out of employment, the number vary ing from 700 to 1,400 men ; and in cases or sickness no less than i' 57,000 was distributed last year. The other toasts were "Kindred Societies," "Ladies," " Press,""aad "The Host," This concluded the supper pw grammo, and an adjournmentw«sthenm»d» to the hall, where dancing vs# commenced without further delay, ar,d continued daring the night. Messrs \lerris, Davidson, and. Reed contribute^ die music, while Mr J* Ballantinc a'<Wd as M.C, Songs were rendered ;iuring the evening by Mr and Miss T-ye, Messrs Russell, Davis, Spiers, R ?^cKay, and P. Smith, The committee by , whom the arvwigenjents W ere earned out consisted of ilessrs Pye, Balloutine, Donnojliy, Pounder, Orriugton, Siena* av.(J Porter (secretary). In addition to W> | statistics already quoted, it may be sttMffi that the Wai branch of the Society, M» been w existence 19 years, and, now possesses C 4 members. The benefite ««' very liberal, no less than £300 being p»* to a member if permanently disabled lw>»' work, while there is a j)ravw.ion,.for a,W^| , superannuation allowance independent Cv/; private income.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1883.



Special Advertisements. [New Law Partnership. THE UNDERSIGNED bog to announce that they have Commenced Practice in Co-partner ship as BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, In Chambers in Hiohstrket, opposite Mr W. Atkins Printing Office. E. W. BURTON, W. J. NAPIER. Auckland, September 22nd, 1883. JUST RECEIVED, FROM ONE OS" THE BE3T CONTINENTAL FIRMS, FIRST SHIPMENT OF .PINE BORDEAUX WINES, JStf^S^ M^eI&ARGAUX I would particularily draw tha attention of the Medical Profession to these Wines; they mar with saf oty be recommended to Inralidß. .Sample Bottles at Wholesale Prices. R. F. LUKS. Victoria Hotel. "VT OTICE OF REMOVAL. ALFRED SMITH, F.R.1., 8.A., ARCHITECT, N6S. 2 AND 3, HOF'KMAN'S BUILDINGS. TTIXPIRATION OF LEASE THE PREMISES SOLD. CHEAP DRAPERY SALE. CHEAP DRAPERY SALE. H. ATKINS H. ATKINS T 8 compelled to hold a CLEARING SALE of his Stock of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. The Leaso o£ his Premises expires in a Few Weelcs. The Premises are Sold and have to be "Vacated. The Stock must be Sold or Removed, and no suitable Shop is to bo procured. THE GOODS WILL ALL BE SOLD -~- "" AT VERY LOW PRICES. The Stock has been re-marked, and Customers will find that Heavy Reductions have been mado in orery department. H. A. wishes it to be distinctly understood that this is no puffing advertisement, but a GENUINE COMPULSORY SALE. All the NEW SMHNG GOODS will be in cluded in the Sale. H. ATKINS, DRAPER.



One Shilling.—F. J. Shoett s popular Art Unions. By permission of the Gonerat Gov ernment, I am going to hold another Grand Art toK l? n\S n% cairß?coial attention to the follow under the supervision ot £ oSniSuw. Theatre, Uio subscribers present, ana^srbo°non a t nntfe Press and public. 4th. All tho bli£sS lJri« tv 2 B, tickot will be called out - prize or tSSc | remittances either in pSstage Btam^M i Th«e« wL I reoeiTO tickots byroturn post ■Im £ mo aS? vu? b? r of tloket o£ caoh winner 15^i?,./?b^°d. in T Stab, "Herald," and



Special Advertisements. j 0 Brett's Alma nac, I j "BRETT'S ALMANAC" i For 1884 ! IS NOW IN PROCKSS OF COMPILATION. | Secrktariks to Mercantile and other i Companies, Friendly Societies, Volunteer < Corps, Trade, Literary, and Scientific | Societies, Masonic Lodges, Charitablk | Institutions, Total Abstinence Societies, ! aro requested to forward, without delay, the information published in the Directory at taohed to the Almanac. Please Address— EDITOR " BRETT'S ALMANAC," Star Office, Auckland. "ITR. W. E. HAY is the authorised Collector op Advkrtisementb for " Brett's 18St Almanac." H. BUETT. SPECIAL NOTICE. W. H.~FENTON'S GREAT SUMMER GREAT SUMMER SHOW !! SHOW !! Consisting of Novelties in GENTS' HELMETS, STRAW. TUSCAN, PANAMA, FELT, AND OTHER HATS, SPECIALITIES IN GENTS' DUST COATS, SCARFS, BOWS, SHIRTS, PAJAMAS, HOSIERY AND MERCERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, Will take plack at HIS ESTABLISHMENT, 78, QUEEN-STREET, On WEDNESDAY NEXT, the 26th Inst. Inspection Invited. T> E M 0 V A L. MR. H. L. POSSENNISKIE HAS REMOVED TO TEMPORARY PREMISES IN SHORTLAND-STREET, OPPOSITE ARCH. CLARK & SONS (Lately ooempiod by Mr F. A. White). WHERE SHALL I FURNISH MT HOUSE FROM? THE CHEAPEST ALL ROUND HOUSE TO FURNISH FEOM IS THE CITY HALL ARCADE GARLICK & CRANWELL I ! ! IRON BEDSTEADS, go to GAKLICK & CRANWELL. BEDDING RO to GARLICK & CRANWELL. BEDROOM FURNITURE, go to GARLICK & CRANWELL. GAKLICK ft CRANWELL. GARLICK & CRANWELL, House Furnishers. GARLICK & CRANWELL, Upholsterers. GARLICK & CRANWELL, Manufacturers of am. kinds of fuknitwrb. Cheap Tapestry & Brussel Carpets, Cheap Oilcloths & Linoleum. Ciikaf & Beautiful Cretonnes. Cheap Blankets & Curtains. GARLICK & CRANWELL, HOUSE FURNISHERS, Citt Haix Aboade. quhbn-stjikkt, AUCKLAND. mHORNTON, SMITH, AND FIRTH HAVE FOR SALE: ---" Crown" Flour, in sacka, 100's and 50's '* Champion" do. do. do. "Gantao" do. do. do. Sharps Bran Wheat ]Vt ILNE AND ChOYCE Are now showing a Splendid Assortment in. tke following Goods:— DRESS GOODS HABERDASHERY CHILDREN'S DRESSES COSTUMES MANTLES CHILDREN'S MACINTOSHES LADIES' MACINTOSHES COSTUMES HOSIERY UNDERCLOTHING BABY LINEN SUNSHADES MILLINERY UMBRELLAS BOYS' TWEEDS SATEENS #c., &c., &c. 5 % DIS. FOR PROMPT CASH. 244 & 246, QUEEN - STREET. SUMMER DRAPERY. WILLIAM R. BE.LDGMAN Has the pleasure to inform his Customers that ho is now showing a large and well-assorted Stock of NEW GOODS FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER SEASON. 30f Pieces New Prints, splendid patterns, from 3Jdyard , Nuns' Veiling in new .'hades Splendid Lot New Sateens Nev. :Ju>mner Dress Materials in great variety. ALSO ' A WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothing in Now ! vMon's and Boys' Hosiery, Hats, &o. fiarge Assortment Men s and Boys' Straw Hats. In accordance with tho present state of trade, W. R. B. tas Marked his Stock at the Lowest Reiuvmerativo Rates. TWa p,> t o^j t (j^gj! Discount on Purchases j V jover2os. , Patterns Freo by Post JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE.



f One blast upon his bugle horn I Were worth a thousand men. And so one bottle of Udolpho Wolfe's Scmrc dam auomatic Schnapps is worth coses of cordials and elixers that please tho palato with out bonelltting the body, and stimulate only to make the reaction more injurious in its effects on the system am! productive of a more evil train of results.



Trictcles, — Splendid show at Shake, BI'EAB & Co.'s, opposite the Market, Quoeu-St. Skwisg Machines (all kinds). — Largest and Cheapest Stock ut Shakesi>eak & Co.'s, Queen-street, A Good Account.— " To sum it up, six long roars of bed-ridden sickness and suffering, cost ing £40por year, total ,'2(O, all of which was stopped by three bottles of Hop Bitters taken by my wife, who has done her own housework for a year since without the loss of a day, aM I want everybody to know it for their benefit."— John Weeks, Hitler, Find. ' ' ' | The Doric an^i the new machines h^ve arrived.—l). S. Chambers, Wholosalb »uci Retail Machine Depot. '•' ' ' ' Best $,X\\\ phwpc^t place to furnish your Jioysb. from is GaiTick and Cranwcll's City' Hall Arcade. Spmo beautiful cretonne-? anst carpets ,jusf oponed up. Bedro.nm h*wU»ro ready for irrimediate dohypyy,—fAby* J l^OJi^y. may b^ s^ved by purchasing your grdcerjes and'provisions at Rew's. 21b. tin of pist excellent tea, 4s each, full weight guaran teed, Rew's Wholesale and Retail UrQgpry Store, corner of Albert and Vifltotia-strcot [Advertisement], *'; i Peoplo laolcing out for a first-clasa invest, mont can sa.ve tully 20 per cent. Read Gf. Prico Itel iix'tvantQd column.— [Advt]



Moiui, TVkmtude.—Blame attnoliw.to ajnrv o/ intelligent men when they cosdemn a man Mr crime whoso moral «!UariJ. lias "been per. verted by indigestion, diseased, liver, and kii». neys. A thoughtful judc'Q may well eoii,liJ<i: ; whether society would not be better scr-r'eu by ordering a bottle of Hop Bitters for the unfortu nate in. tb.c dock instead of years oC penal sprvitudc, Read,