SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

LAST EVKNINi:

Rowena, s.s., Scott, from Mercury Bay Glenelg, s.s., Stephenson, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

TODAY.

Rotomahana, s.s., Carey, for the Souih

IMPORTS. Per Antares, from London- 8 Anglo-American horse rakes, 1 caso extra teeth. 12 ™«» V, b q c?™ simplex harrows, 2 packages whipp c ices foi ditto, 1 improved simplex vine cultivator ' patfcntself-liftmg wheel harrows, 2 cases assorted fittings for simplex mower and reapei, 1> casts _ak varnish, 1 case Berlin black driers. Bruns- Wick black, Sec. HO kegs 1 barrel genuine :v. mto lead, 2 casks patent driers, 3 casks liquid paints, assorted colours, 103 drums linseed oi.-r*. Portor & Co.

I t Per Nit ie from New York-1* cases lanterns land globes ca"<*axe handles, 10 cases union II i tc_ef'' cases Washita oil stones.O cases sand- S„nes 4 cases Simpson vyces.2 coses hwnniorj. ! "s blind rollers, il castisaxc-liandled bush ; ■ h_ibg 1 cam hoy-forks and pulleys, 1 casts '• star's andmil leys, I case 1 gate hitches 2 cases < ffindeioatCoks.'i! cases grindstone fixtures i B cases bench screws. 2 cases coftce mills, i j __elwelif wheels, 0 cases blind!lxluros.2 case ' wrenches, 2 cases scythe snaths, lo cases i , MasonVs fruit jnrs, 3 cases saw and piano 'ill __fd?es etc." cases pulleys and planes, 2 cases :: bfook. and mallets, etc.. 3 eases shovels. 1 case I I «htol handles. 1 case fork handles. 5 cases rake t and spaTo lmmlles. 5 barrels library lamps ami I 1 b-rnerp,«cas«skerosencchniidclicrs:indllttlngs. i; 1 lOcwes novelty wrin E crs.2caßeßsledgeliamUes 1 i 3 cases boys' axe handler 1 ease tomanawK * handles. 13 cases axle grease, o cases stove ■ 1 nolish, 3 cases soldering coppers, etc., 1 case tm : I smith shearing machine, 12. cases Japanese I . stove polish. 50 cases turpentine, 1 case hinge 5 and spring burners, 1 case molasses taps, 12 : ' silver eagle corn sellers, with fan, 2 cases ho> Si \ and coke forks, lease potato hooks, 2 cases sun j [and star burners. 1 case transom lifts. 1 two- I ! hole belt corn nhc'.li-r. W.ll.clcvator and stacker, ! 180 coils (10 tons) 1-biirb galvanised barb wire, 9. barrels feeder founts and collars, 1 burivl well ! wheels, 50 dozen bulb sun chimneys. 1 hogshead [ kerosene chandeliers, 3 cases kerosene brackets. 1 barrel frame pulleys.'.'eases brackets, screw i pulleys and sash lifls.l7o oars.l Batclielder scorn planter. 2 cases wire stretchers and transom I'l lifters, 4 barrels E. P. Castors, egg frames, 1 napkinriiiKS.butlerilisVc:i,etc.-E. Porter and :! i Co.

II Inwards Ooastwisr.—Rose, from Omaha, ill with4oions firewood, S spars: Progress, from 111 Whangapoua, with ??,00 ft. timber; Kauri, 111 from Port Charles, with 50.000 ft. timber; Nellie, ll from Whangapoua. with 30 000 ft. timber: Una, J from Pakiri, with 25 logs; Rata, from Waiara, l with 35,000 ft. timber; Mima, from Tairua, with ! 26,000 ft. timber. '. i OctwardsCoastwise.—Roso.f.rMahuransi; if Progress, for Whangapoua; Kauri, for Port 1 Charles; Nellie, for Whangapoua ; Whangarei, * I for Whangarei, with 62 sacks outs. 42 sacks >i_! wheat; Rata, for Waiara ; Tnmakl Packet, for | ['ll Taurangi. 1 il! The brigantltin Prosperity toes from hero to ;11 Mercury Bay in ballast to load timber for ;|M Rookhampton.

11l The schooner Orpheus lias cleared at the Cus [__] toms for Rose Irelaml, and the brigantine Ryno |j' for Suwarvow. lilj Tho brigantino Mary Campbell, which arrived !| from Grcymouth yeslerduy, brought a full "I cargo ot coal in 1 coke.

ill Tho s.s. Glenelg arrived from Tauranna this if! morning. Passengers—Airs llooth. 3 native |i ladies. Key. Charles Jordon. Major-Genoral .1. fi H. SModdart, Captain 'funks, Messrs J. 1). il Wrigloy, Sullivan, Grant. Simpson. Smith (2), i Matthews, Murchie. Hughes, Cameron. Stanley, ;|j Thorn, and Master ltLilly. I j Tho s.s Rotomahana left for Melbourne, via II the South, at noon today. Passengers:—For 1 Gisborne: Mesdames Cook and Howard. Messrs I Do Lnutour, Howard, Ponsford, Clmrrlngton, j and Linn. For Napier: Miss lloyne, Messrs Rogers and Wcidner. 3lis3 Cornlicld. anil Mrs Rogers. For Wellington: Messrs Lewis and I Coombes, Miss Stevens. Vat Bluff: Mr Hurst. For Lyttelton: Mrs Russell, Messrs "VVobb, K. H. Burton. Mrs Thomson and child. For Mel bourne: Mr Thos. Strouse. Mrs Barber.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, Wednesday.—Sailed : Waihora. for Sydney, at 9 a.m. Passenger ;—Mr James Mills. The shoro whaling parties havo several boats out on the station, so as to try and secure the humpback whales as they go south.

Waitara, this day.—Arrived: Douglas anc Lalla Rookh, from Onehunga, 11 a.m.

Whangarei, this day.—Arrive!: Waitaki. from Auckland, 9.1" a.m.; Macsrcgor, from Auckland, noon.

-MELBOURNE, Sept. 21.—Sailed, this after noon: Wairarapa, for tho H.ulf.

Lyttelton, yesterday.— Arrived: Seatoiler from London via Nelson.

Port Chalmers, ycsiorday.—Sailed: Taia were, for the North. Passengers for Auckland —Mrs Forbes and child. Messrs Craig, Robert son, King, Hooper, JlcCaim.

COMMERCIAL.

UvEXiNa Stak Oflice, this day. Mb A. Buckland held a sale of land, situate in tho North Gisborne Township, at the Hay market, yesterday. Thero was a fair attendance of inst Coast settlers. The following are the results of the sale :—Block A—Section 57, 24p, upset price £32 10s. Aickin ; 31,32p, upset price £31-, Mr Pym, £33; 25, 32p, upset price £:6 Houghton £10 ; 36. 32p, upset price £31), Aitken, £50; 22, 32p, upset price £58 103, Comisky, ±00 ; 23, 32p, upset price £5S 103, Comisky; 61. 21Jp, 61, 32p, 63,32p, 01,32p, upset price £_ 10s each ; 66, lr 17p, upset price £30. Houghton ; 67. Ir 13p, upset price £30. Ponsford ; SS, 32p, upset price £23, Aitken. £3* ;-50, 32p, up'Ct price £31 10s, Cofaisky, £50 ; 91, slp.npsetprice £30, Rose,£42. Block B.—Section 7. 3ip, upset price £22 10s, England ; 36, lr, upset price £15, Aitken, £24; 26. -21p. upset price £22 103. Aitken; 27, 22p, up set .prico £22 10s, Aitken, «26; 31. lr. upset price £23 103, Aitken ; 49. lr, upset price £21, Hough ton ; 43. lr, upset price £15, Aitken; 45, lr. upset prieo £15, Aitken; 55. 3_.v. upset price £27. Eng land. £33; 10S, lr, upset prico »-19. Comisleyj 109; lr, upset price, £15, Comisky; 93, 21"p, 91, 32p. 95, 32p. 96, 32p, 97, 32p, 93, 20p, unset price £18 each, Rose. Block C—Section 106, 2r, 107, 2r, 108,2r, 109, 2r, 110, 2r, 121, 2r, 122, 2r, 123, 2r, 124* 2r, 125, "r, upset price, £17 each, Tutchen; section 112. 3r lip, upset price, £25, Hoiighton. Block D.—Section CO. la, upset prieo 660, Finneron, £71: 70, la, £50, Finneron, £___; 71, la, £50, Tutchen, £70; 72. la, £50, Tutchen, £72; 73, la, i6O, Tutchen, £75. Block E.—Section 10. 2a 2r 3Up, upset price £40, Harkess at upset; 21, 6a 2r lip, £50, Tuichen; 25, %n 2r 35p. £115, Tiitchem ; 20, 7r lr op, £100, Tutchen; 27. 9a 2r 15p, £110, Tutchen. Block _F.—Section 1, 3a 3r 3p, upset price £SO. Harkess, £101; 2, Sa 3r 21 p. £50, England ; 3, 5a 8r 37p, £84, Coleman: 4, Sa 2r 20p, £110, Teasdale; 9, 3a 2r. £70, Harkess; 10, la 3r 21p, £100, Harkoss; 11, 5a 30p, £100, Whitson, £150; 18, Si2op. £80, Ponsford; 19, Oa 3r 20p. £110, Ponsford ; 20. 7a 2r 9p, £110. Ponsford; 21, 6a lr 30p, £100, Pens lord.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Maim wilt. Close as under i—

This Day.

For Tauranga, Ohlnoniutu, and Opotlkl, por

Glenelg. at 4 p.m. _ . Fur Whitiangi, Upper Mill, and Tairua, por Rowena, at 5 p.m.

Friday, 20th inst. For Tairua, por Mana, at 9 a.m. For Upper Mill, per Waratah, at 9 a.m. For Suworrow, per Ryno, at 10 a.m. For Cowes and Coromandel, per Coromandel, at

1,30 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 4.30 p.m. For Waterford, Tauranga, etc., per Enterprise,

at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whangarei, Kamo. Tangihna, and Mangapal, por Macgregor or Waitaki, at 5 p.m. Saturday, 27th inst. For Waiworn, Maliurangi, Matakana, Manga" wai. etc., per Rose Casey, at ,0 a.ni. For Waitara, etc., per Douglas, at 11 a.m. Monday, 29th inst. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Tarawcra, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, 14th October. Per s.s. Australia, as follows :— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m. For Unncd Kingdom and Continent of Europo. at 1 p.m. For Money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing mi oxtra fee of six pence in addition to OSs postage, will be received by tho Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the lime of sailing. This mail will bo duo in Loudon on Satur day, November 22. N.8.-Tbo s.s. Stella will leave the Blull for West Coast Sounds on or about the evening of Saturday, Ith October.

a B. BIS.", Chief Postmaster. Chief P.wt-ofUce. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

SKPTEMnER 25. 1881.

Abuott's Opera House—American Comedy Company, S p.m.

Cliiarini's Gi'iiml ('lrons—Hallway Reclaum tion, 8 p.m.

St. Sepulchre's Sohool-room—Rev. .1. S. Hill's Limelight Views. .Music, Sec, in aid of St. David's Presbyterian .Sunday school, 7.30 p.m.

Newton Hull-Star of Neivion Soil-PC ; Tea, G 30 p.m.

Young Men's Christian Association —Evan golistic Service, 7.30 p.m.

St. Matthew's Church—Dlocessan Choral As socialion, 7.30 p.m.

St. Thomas's School-room—Led nre on " Klec trlclt/.'by R. Donkln, Esq., UK.,B p .111.

St. Mary's Mutual Improvement Society—An Evening with Shuksyarc, 8 p.m.

Births.

GRANGI'It. On the 21st September, at her residence, Totnrtt-stret't, the wile of C, Granger of a daughter. Roth doing w.'l'. ROHERTSON.-On the 22nd September, at he* residence, Jervois Road, Ponsonby, Airs Donald Robertson of n son.

Deaths.

CORLKTT.-On September 23. IfSI. ot her resi dence, Lorno-street, Catherine, the beloved wife of Thomas Corlett; aged 21 years. May her soul rest in peace. Amen. KKMPTHORNK.-011 September 21. Marianne widow 01" the late s. Koiiipthorne, of Clay brook, Parncll; aged 72. The funeral will leave the house at 9 o'clock to-morrow {Friday) morning. STEVENSON.—On September 21. at her late residence, Cuitoins-street West, Julia, the beloved wife of Mr Stevenson ; aged fl ycai 8. The funeral will leave her late residence to morrow (Friday), at 3 o'clock. Friends please' accept this invitation. THOMPSON.—On 2,' th September, lS'l. at St. George's Hay Road. Parnell, Percy, infant son of Geo. L. Thompson : aged 9 months.

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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1884.

For the cause that Iscks assistance, For tho wrong that needs resistant*, For tho future In tho distance. And tho good that wo can da.

Tiif financial debate closed last night with a division of 51 to 4. The Opposi tion, having resolved not to support Mr Moss's amendment, walked out. This result proves that a majority of the House are favourable to the con-

tinuance of the present Ministry in office, although their party Licks strength and cohesion. Included in the majority were Messrs Grigg, Locke, and others who formerly voted with the Atkinson party, and who have probably determined to give the Government a support for the session. Canterbury is almost united nosy in a block vote for the Ministry. This is a heavy bid for the reduction in grain rates and the construction of the Christchurch-W'esl Coast railway. The unanimity of the expressions of feeling against the reduction in the vote for education is an agreeable sign, and that part of the financial policy will, we hope, fail to pass the House. The Liberals in the Cabinet were twitted by several speakers with being the first to strike a blow at the system of national education. Although the proposals of the Budget will be emasculated in their passage through the House, it may be assumed that last night's division carries with it an approval of the abolition of the Sinking Fund and reduction of the property tax. There may be some trouble when the Public Works pro posals are submitted, and the Gvenness of parties renders even small defections dangerous to the existence of the Gc vernment. The votes for the several districts will be closely scrutinised; but believe that, however unfairly Auckland may be treated in the apportionment, there is little chance of altering the decision, and that the Ministry are now safe for the session.

The Baby Show.

Though various objections — sanitary, a-sthetic, utilitarian, wordly-wise, and other wise—may be urged against holding exhibi tions of infantile humanity, not the slightest doubt can be entertained-regarding the popularity of the idea. The Baby Show held here yesterday and the preceding day has fully proved that the public take a keen interest in the rising generation and all matters pertaining to theirfood,elothing,and proper development; and it would be vain to pretend that the exhibition can possibly be barren of good results, It may at once be conceded that its immediate. elTects would be detrimental to health. Nothing—not even the excellent "medical talk" which Dr. Cobbett addressed to the mothers of ex hibition babies—could justify the crowding together of 120 children in a heated atmosphere, vitiated by the respiration of hundreds of adults. But on the score of usefulness the exhibition may fairly be de fended indeed, if it were of no utility, the holding of it would be utterly indefensible, jince it would amount to a degrading and animalising of tho raco by making a "show" for the sole purpose of amusing the crowd or providing the gossips with food for tittle-tattle. Among the purposes served, that treated of in the timely "medical talk"—the spread ing of information regarding the proper treatment of infants—takes the first place. As " things seen are mightier than things heard," so the sight of each other's infants would stimulate the faculty of comparison in mothers, aud lead them to inquire into circumstances which might tend to improve or deteriorate their offspring. Bringing together a large number of "mothers, a_ such, must also tend to an interchange of ideas regarding tho moral and mental training of the young, which aro of at least equal importance to physical nurture. From the .-esthetic point of view, nothing could well have looked more charming than the array of mothers and children on the platform last night, the white and particoloured robes and drosses making up a picture which to the unsated eye was sweeter than the most gorgeous stage spectaclo. That the exhibition should have been patronised anel presided over by His Worship the Mayor was but a fitting and graceful act on tho part of one who occupies the position par excellence of civic "father," and tho fact that three medi cal gentlemen and several ladies of influence lent it their countenance by acting as judges gave further evidence of the esteem in which our leading cit'zsns hold the welfare of the young and helpless. The arrangements of yesterday were all that could be desired, and tho promoters of the concern deserve credit' for the way in which thoy managed "exhibits " and spec tators. Only one hint seems necessary fclf

future Baby Shows, and that is, to j havo the exhibition anil presentation of prizes over bofore dark, so tluit no danger from the cold night air might arise. Ti another might bo ventured, it would bo to have the "medical talk" printed in concise form and handed to each mother for uso at homo. The doctor's wise counsels on this occasion were well-nigh completely lost through the attention of mothers being so largely taken up in at tempts to pacify their weak-limbed but strong-lunged progeny.

Mr W. A. Hunt left for Wellington by the Rotomahana to-day to press his claim to tho reward for the discovery of a payable goldficld. Mr John White, one of tho original party, writes us to day : " Sir, —As an eye-witness, and on. behalf of tho true discoverer, George Clarkson, I desire, through your medium, to give the most unqualified denial lo W. A. limit's claim to that distinction.—Yours sincerely, .Tohn E. White."

Tho man who attempted suicide at Ilnr nand's boarding-house the other day is doing ns well us could he oxpectod at the Hospital, and is likely to recover.

As indicating the advance of Devonport, there are thirty new buildings cf one kind and another in course of erection, the contracts representing a cost of over £10,000.

Today a pel il ion has been forwarded to Mr Cadmati, M.11.X. for Coromandel, from residents and property-owners in that district, praying the Government to givo pecuniary aid towards proving tho gold bearing properties of tho low-lying land adjourning the Union Beach und other mines. The petition is addressed to the members of the House of Representatives, who are reminded that no Government aiel has over been given In prospecting in the Coromandel district.

A painter named Edwards fell from a step ladder to-day, and put his ankle out. His in juries were attended to at, the Hos pital.

Despite ihe deterrent effect of a copious full of rain last night Messrs Chirk and Hyman's Comedy Company wore honoured with a capital "house, "and the performance was rcpcatcil with great smoothness. The songs anil dances arc immeasurably tho best portion of the entertainment. Tho samo bill will be given to-night.

A youth named Lepper, living in Union street, and aged about, Hi years, has been missed from his home since Wednesday. A description of him appears in our adver tising columns.

A great demonstration of "saved drunk ards" will take place to-morrow evening in the Salvation Army Barracks.

Information has been received by the mail that the Club bicycles and tricycles havo bcuti awarded tho only Gold Medal at tho International Exhibition, now being held at the Crystal Palace, London. Seoing tliat London is tho centre of tho 'cycling world, this is a special distinction for the makers of those machines.

Last night the scholars attending the Union-street Woslcyan Sunday-school had their usual annual tea. About 50 sat down to the well-filled tables, which were presided over by the teachers and friends. Ample justieo having been done and tho tables cleared, a good programme, consisting of vocal and instrumental music, recitations, and readings, was gono through by the teachers ami scholars. Tho Superintendent (Mr Simons) presided, and a very pleasant, evening was spent. At the closo oach of the children was supplied with lollies and nuts.

The accommodation for chorus anil orchestra at tho Choral llnll has been vastly improved by tho addition of threo rows of seats as lately agreed upon, and which have just been completed. Owing to tho continued indisposition of Heir Carl Schmitt, the baton was wielded by Mr V. E. Kico at the Choral Society's practice on Tuesday evening: la«t. Some new work was undertaken, and good progross was made, so that when the talented conductor resumes his duties (which it is hoped may be soon) he will lind that tho Society has neither been stationary nor retrograde during his regretted absence

On Tuesday evening last the members of tho Berosford-streot Congregational Church choir, about fit) in number, drove over to Onehunga in two busses, and gave a per formance of the " Messiah " in tlio Masonic Hull there. The choir was conducted by Mr W. Baxter, Mr J. P. Hootoit presiding at the organ. Tho hall was filled, and the performance was highly appreciated. The Masonic Hall has lately been purchase:! from the Bank of New Zealand by the One hunga Congregational Church, and becomes their property on the Ist of October. The proceeds of the abovo concert will bo usctl to augment tho fund for altering, re-seating, and otherwise rendering the hall suitable ns a place of public worship.

At the Police Court to-day, before Messrs Prime and Monk (Justices), John Carlisle was remanded till Tuesday on a charge of stealing a gold ring, value £_, the property of Win. Sharp. Dunicl McCleary was lined 10s for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. John Nield, for riding on footpath, was fined ss. Albeit Champion, summons not served. Robert Ritchie was charged with leaving his carriage ; Mr Goldie (Inspector) explained ; lined f>s. Charles Mack, for a similar ofl'cncc, was fined os ; all with costs. Georgo Wood, of Remuera, was charged with a breach of the by-law 7 with driving f>oo sheep through Queen and Fort-streets in tho afternoon ol Thursday, contrary to the statute in such caso provided. Mr Goldie conducted the caso for the Corporation. Mr Earl appeared in defence, and pleaded not guilty. Ho contended that the evidence did not connect Wood with the caso. The Bench coincided with the viow of counsel, and entered a dismissal. Catson Sullivan was charged with assaulting Denis Itiibie, oyster merchant, of \\ ollosley-stroct East, by lucking him in a dangerous part of his poison on the 20th inst. Tho liarties sub mitted to an amicable settlement, and tho charge was withdrawn.

Tho large number of petitions re land claims sent to the Houso ol Representatives by old soldiers and sailors from year to year would seem to show that there has been some laxity in dealing with those claims, cither on the part of Govornmont officials, or of the claimants themselves, Wm. Georgo Garrard is one who claimed a naval grant in ISG.'i, but on a variety of prb toxts bus been debarred from getting it, though ho got a grant of land tor serving in the militia. Another local claimant is David Grace, who served in tho war under Gcnorals Pratt and Cameron, and lodged a claim for grant of GO acres, when ho ac cepted his discharge in tlio colony. His claim, like Garrard's, has been the subject of repeated petitions, but these have always been dismissed after consideration. In a letter which wo have received from Mr Garrard on tho subject, "the people's William" challenges the Public Petitions Committee to "como to the front like men" and show who is tho swindler. He avers that ho "did not come to New Zealand as v downright swindler, but as an honest and just man," and ho expects justice to bo dono him. Failing redress, he advises claimants to seizo the land to which they are entitlod and " sottle upon it in a peaceful, quiet manner." VVo can only say that thoso who follow this advico might find themselves quietly and peacofully settled in Mount Eden Gaol. Thoy had better use consti tutional means to get tho law altered so as to allow of a reconsideration of claims which aro rendered invalid by past lapses. ,

Wo have lately published somo corres pondence regarding alleged malpractices by labour and registry offices, and tho pro prietors of one which was singled out for special condemnation—Patterson and Co., West Queen-street—wrote yesterday challenging any aggrieved person to make allegations and back the samo with his name and address. The challenge has not stood long unanswered. Mr J. C. Colson, Nelson-street, has called on us today and made tho following statement:—About fivo weeks ago I applied to Patterson and Co. in reply to an advertisement of ' Engineer Wanted.' I was told a driver was wanted on tho railway, but I said I had never been employed as a railway engine-driver. The person in charge thon said : ' I have a place that will just suit you over at Calliopo Dock ; you are sure to get the job ; and my fee is 2s Cd. I paid the money, and previous to this had shown him my reference from Ware and Jones, Lyttelton Dock. I went on to Calliope Dock only to find that no engineer was wanted there. Thero is no» engine there, never wants any cngino, and thero is no work going on that requires any engineer. ' Mr Colson considers it very hard that having been here for four months looking for work,he should bo sent on such a " wild goose chase," and the money taken from him which was more needed for the support of his family of eight children. Ho talks of moving the police to institute a criminal prosecution, and we certainly think such a step would bo fully justifiable. If, as is alleged, there are harpies who prey upon the necessitous and unemployed, it is im perative, for the credit of our city, that they should be unsparingly exposed, mercilessly punished, and driven out of tbo district. "HOUGH ON CORNS."_Ajk for WdlaV Hough ou Corns."-Quickrelief,complete, permanent emu.' Corns, \mrta, Keiuitthorue, IVosser & Co., Agents. Alleklnml.

. Mr William Ewen de.-iivs gratefully to acknowledge the receipt of ,t'ji LSs lid, sub scribed by the railway employe's during his illness. *'

At the Wesloyan Sunday-school soiree, Union-street, on Tuesday night, a feeling reference was made to the death of one of the scholars, Fred ltashleigh, who was drowned in the Dock a week ago.

Hackney carriage drivers or owners who have three convictions for offences under the by-laws arc liable to have their licenses cancelled or suspended.

Tiie Invercargill Volunteer officers re solved last night to support the suggestions emanating from Oamaru to the effect that tho amount voted by Parliament to tiie Ritie Association should be divided between the North and South Islands,

An original service of song, the words by tlio Rev. S. Macftirlane, was given last evening in the United Methodist Freo Chitreh, The musical inter-selections were rontlercel by tho choir, and the connective narrative, "Home," distinctly road by tho author. Tho composition was eejual to tht best of those happy services, and tho result was very gratifying. It is hoped that Mr Macfarlnno may bo induced to repeat "Home" in somo other locality, in order that its moral lessons may have the desired effect of making many homes in Auckland happier than thoy arc. There was a very fair attendance, and a collect ion was made. The incidental solos in the service were — "Home Sweet Home," Miss Derbyshire; "Far Away,'" Mrs Hcmmingwtiy; "The Old Arm Chair," Mr Willows ; " Writo Me a Letter From Home," Miss Warren. Tho hitler was especially admired by the audience. Missos Dunn and Hill sang sweetly tlio duet, " Love at. Homo," nnd tho ahoir, led by Mr liouskinn, rendorcel "Homo," "Hcautifiil and Bright," and the anthem, ".lerusalom, My Glorious Homo." Tho anthem was beauti fully interpreted ; indeed, tho wholo of the service was most agreeably und successfully rendered, and il, will no doubt, become popular. A collection taken at tho meeting realised t" Ss lid.

The fifth annual meeting of the Avondalo Cricket Club was held last evening, Mr Richard Bollard in the chair. The Secre tary . report showed that tho ('htb had boon fairly successful hist season, having won 9, lost 7, and drawn (i. Mr John Wnllaco takes Mr Bollard's bat for the beat averago, having scored 212 runs, averaging 14*13, anil Mr 11. Quintal Mr Donovan's bat for the next highest aggregate, 10S runs, averaging (i. Tho following ollicers woro olectcd :— Prosidont, Mr .lohn Bollard ; Vico-Presi dents, Messrs 11. Garrett, .las. Archibald, (ieo, Thomas; Treasurer, R. F. Bollard; Secretary, .las. Sinclair, Messrs .las, Archi bald, jun., Simmons, N. Tucker, Thomas, and Exler woro elected a committee for.the ensuing seas in. Mr J. L. Wnllaco was elected Captain for the first two months. Tho fol lowing new members joined, viz.:—Messrs Tucker, Simmons, Olphcrt, Penman, Kemp, and Exler. Slight alterations were made in several rules, and tho Club gave promise of having a pleasant and sueccssful season. A vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the meeting.

Another batch cf those " valuublo dogs ' arc to be sold by Mr tioldie. at the kennels, City Market, at noon to-morrow.

The Auckland Hospital librarian acknow ledges with many thanks a parcel of " London Journals" from the Auckland Club.

Professor Bernard's complimentary plain anil fancy dress party to the pupils takes place to-night in the Choral Hall. Juveniles from 7 p.m.i nnd adults from il p.m.

It will bo seen by advertisement in this cveniiiK's issue that Mr \V. H. VVebbe, who seems a very popular teacher of manic, starts classes next week for tlio study not only of harmony, but the theory of music and practical composition. The fees are low, and the opportunity is thus afforded amateurs of obtain ing a sound knowledge in the branches of music named.

The Italian Bedstead is a new and vory pretty style. You will find a largo assortment of Iron and Ilrass and Nickel-plated Bedsteads at tho Cheap Furnishing Warehouse, Garlick and Cr.ui well's, Queen-street, Auckland,—(Ai>vt.J Sewing Machines, Wholesale ami Retail. -I). S. Chambers.

NEW SOUTH WALES ESTI MATES.

Gigantic Railway Proposals.

(11V ('AIU.K— I'OI'VltlltllT.)

Svuni'v, this day. Tin: Colonial Treasurer has submitted his Parliamentary Estimates. The loan ex penditure amounts f-i foni teen inula quarter millions sterling. The Government railway schema, included in the estimates proposes twenty new lines, amongst them being an extension from the terminus at Kedfoin to the city.

DUNEDIN AND THE BRINDISI SERVICE.

(IIV TIXKIIIUni -OWN COI'.ItKSI'ONIiENT.)

DfNKiiiN, this day

CoNsiDEii.MiLi: oxcitcment has been caused hero by the proposal of Sir .luliiiH Vogel with regard to the Brindisi mail service. The present weekly service to England is much appreciated by merchants and others, and it is recognised that Sir .1 ulius Vogcl's proposal practically abolishes the llrindisi route. A meeting of the Chamber uf Com merce is called for to-morrow to consider the question, nnd a protest will be entered against Sir Julius's action.

MINING NEWS.

(IIV TKI.KIiI'AI'H — OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day

New Prince Imperial.—Tho manager hai

commenced sinking v winze on No. - reef below No. ti level about .'lO feet west ward of the crosscut for t)io purpose of prospecting and opening the block under foot.

Moanataiahi. — Knccbono, tributor, crushed !)._. tons for tho return of .'!sozs. 15dwts. of gold,

Retreat (Karangahake.) — Tho propri otors havo banked oozs, 4dwts. gold.

SPORTING NEWS.

T.'u-.-vuuki Spring Meeting.

New Plymouth, this day. The following nominations havo beep received for tho abovo meeting :—

Handicap Huhulks. — Billy -go- by - 'em, Caoutchouc, W'ide-a-Wake, Blackbird, Blue bell.

Flying HANDICAP, — Ringleader Anvil, Laurel, Witiora, Okato, Scotch Mist.Rowi, Last Chance, Buzzard, Atfatca, Normanby, Bayard. Stekpleciiask.—Hilly-KO-by-'em, Caoutchouc, Wide-awake, Blackbird, Bluebell.

b'l-RIN'O Handicap. — Ringleader, Anvil, Rewi, Luutol, Normanby, VVitiura.Scotch Mis Lnst Chance, Bayard, Buzzard.

Moa Welter Handicap.—Anvil, Lauiol, Normanby, Okato, Scotch Mist,Bayard,Awatca, Rewi.

CHIARINI'S CIRCUS.

Chiarini's Circus continues to draw largo audiences. Thero was a very largo atten dance last night, when tho programme gono through was in most respects similar to that of tho previous ovening, and many of tho items woro ovidontly much appreciated. Tho performances of the Faust family aro, by general consent, declared tho most mar vellous exhibitions of tumbling over given in Auckland. It is, in fact, impossible to concoive anything moro porfect than the graceful contortions and extraordinary llea ibility of limb displayed by tho mombors of this party. Every member of the family con trihutcs his share with uniform excellence. Tho daring baie-backed riding also com mands the admiration of all who witness it, and the evolutions of the trained horses prove that Signor Chiarini has lost nono of his old skill and command over the noblest of tho quadrupeds. The clowns' new quips and joke.i keep tho fun going. The big canvas will be lighted up --again to-night at sovon o'clock, and will .no" doubt attract' fresh crowds.

THE CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

.The Supremo Court Criminal Sessions opon on Wednesday next, when a light calendar, both ns regards the number and enormity of offences, will be presented. The caso in which most public interest 13 felt is that of tho m.happy woman Rosina Kmily Smith, charged with in fanticide. The other cases are as under:—Te Meehana, murder; Thomas Homan, 1 u-ceny; John Brown, stabbing; Ktward Beckcrton, false pretences (two charge.-); Frederick Orran, forging and uttering; Robert Reoce, larceny; Charles Palmer, forging and uttering (two charges): Te Kowhio.To Awatawa, Toßangi nohoora, Pctera. Pokeno. Pewcka, Te Ohewaru, and Te Wharekori, larcony and assault; Henry Albert Perm and Kdward McCaghey, false pre tences; Mohi Te Kari, burjlary; Fiank Henry James, forging and uttering, and larceny; Tamati, robbery from tho persqn ; Joseph William Klieber, burglary; Hetefaka Kara, Karaka Hopera, Terimana Waiapora, Hcnero W. Katana, sheep-stealing; Edward Recs, larceny (two charges) ; Aubr.'y Fitzgerald, breaking .and ontering; and James Walden, larceny. There am in all 29 prisoners, and it wi 1 be seen that 15, or more than one-half.are Maoris. ''•' ■' < '■■•'•''-' '.-'•'■

CABLEGRAMS.

BY CABLE. —COVYBKIHT.]

(Received, Sept. 25, 12.30 p.m.) Mail Steamer Calls at Naples.

. London, September 24. — The Orient steamer Chimbornzo, with the Suez mail, will land at Naples.

The Oriental Bank.

The prospects of tho late Oriental Bank estate are improving, anel it is anticipated that, the liquidators will be able to pay 20s iv the Jt", without interest. Annexation in the Pacific. Sir Saul Samuel and Sir F. D. Bell aro at present unwilling to press Lord Derby on the Pacific question. Field Guns for New Zealand. 1 Tho Marquis of Hartington, Secretary of Stato for War, has disposed of a battery of iield guns lo the New Zealand Government very cheaply. (Received Sept. 25, 1.15 p.m.) The European Powers and Egyptian Finance. Cuitd, September 24.—The Russian Co vornmciit have joined France, Germany, and Austria in protesting against Nubar Pasha's proposal to suspend the liquidation of the Egyptian tlebt. Tho Chinese Prime Minister. Honii Konii, Septembor 24.— Li Hung Chang has been reinstated in the position of Prime Minister. BRITISH GUNBOAT WRECKED, Fifty Livca Lost. London, September 24.—H.M.'s gunboat Wtisp, four guns, Commander Nicholls, has become a total wreck ou tho coast of Donegal, Ireland. Fifty of tho officers anil crew were drowned. Details to hand show that all the ollicers lost their lives by the disaster. Tho .Strength of the British Navy. Tho leading articles now appearing in the metropolitan and provincial newspapers ure strongly advocating v material iucroaso in tho strength of tho British navy. Serious Accident to Lord Kosobery. Lord Kosobery, while out riding to-day, was thrown from his horse, and broke his collarbone. Tho Boors In Stollaland, Information from Capo Town states that tho Boers have occupied the capital of Stollaland, and that the chief Montsioa hud .surrendered to them. French KeoidlvlstCß. Somo of Al. Ferry's supporters propose that the recidivistes should be sent only to Cayenno and the French settlements in the Senegul.

German Interoats In tho South Pacific,

The Colonial Ollice authorities fear that a conllict may take pluco between tho German Consular authorities on the Islands of New Britain nnd New Ireland and the British, should the hitter make any attempt to es tablish a protectorate over those islands.

Tho Oriental Banking Company will open a branch of thoir business in Ceylon on October Ist. They have received very hearty promises of support. The "St. James's Uazetto," in an article on New Zealand linanco, states that the borrowing jioliey of that colony is alarming.

THE AUCKLAND BABY SHOW.

During the afternoon thoro was a good attendance of spectators, and tho arrange ments had been so far improved that the judges wero enabled to comploto thoir arduous task without impediment or incon vonienco. About live o'clock tho awards had been finished, and no timo was lost in ticketing tho successful babies. The prize list is as follows : —

For Handsomest Baby, S months and under. Pair pictures.—Mubol llrewln, Mount Kden, 3 months,

For liest All-round liiiby. £3, and special prize.—Lottie Fiiuierty. Panniure, 7 months. For Handsomest llaby, above 3 months and under II mouths. Japanese tea Bcrvlca.— Frederic ltobinson, Parnell. .. months.

For Handsomest Baby, above 0 months and under il mouths. Glass Mower stand, blue and gilt.-Lottie Kimierty. Punmure, 7 months.

For Handßoinest llaby, abovo 9 mouths and under 2 years. I'olished oval table.—Elizabeth Gertrude Ilium, Onehunga, 18 months.

For Heaviest llaby, 3 months and under, Japanese cabinet anil christening cake.—Har riott liillmnn, Onehunga, 3 months

For Heaviest llaby. above 3 months und under li months. Pair blankets. — William Kustlield Jon-am, Ponsonby, ,'IJ mouths..

For Heaviest llaby, above 0 months and under 9 months. Hct of vases and basket.—Thomas French Cutlibert. Purnel', 7 months.

For Lightest llaby,.'! months and under. Hath, Edwin William Harvie, Uaol Roud, 3 months.

For Lightest llaby, above 3 months nnd under 6 months. Image, und set frosted dishes.— Alice Chat win, Newton Hoad, U months.

For Lightest Baby, above 6 months anil under I) months. Floral album.—Evelyn May Reynell. Parnell, '.I months.

For Finest Twins, 3 months nnd tinder. Toilet set.—George Albert and Tom Quick Murray, Arch Hill, 6 weeks.

For Finest Twins, above 3 months nnd under 6 months. Pair Japanese vases.—Maud and Nellie Higgins. Grey-street, 6 months.

For Finest Twins, above ti months and under 9 months. Child's rocking chair, footstool, aud album.—Samuel anil Annie Cochran, Parncll, G months.

For Finest Twins, above 9 months and under 2 5 ears. Fair Japanese vases.—Violet Maud anil Mary lleatrice Bailey, Remuera, 22 months.

For Curliest-haircil Baby. Work-box.—Wil linm Alexander Mclntyro, Parncll, 13 months. For Prettiest Scotch llaby. Robe, valuo £1 Is.

- Charles n ion lbs.

Stuart Kelly, Rocky Nook, It; There wero flvo competitors.

For Prettiest Irish llaby. Cloak, value £1 Is. -Maud Bratnley, Kden Crescent, 1!) inontlra. There were twelve competitors.

Fur Finest llaby horn in Auckland, of Colonial Parents. Crotchet robe, value £I.—John Lam bert Anderson, Ponsonby, 19 months. Thero wen: only four entries in this class.

For Prettiest Dark-oyed Haby. Ono dozen photographs.—Ktliel Thomas, Chanel street, ti mouths. _ For Plainest Baby. Silver cup.—Michael l'race. Chapel-street. 13 months.

For llaby with Reddest Hair. Velvet eosoy for mother, and pair of trousers to measure for father.—Thomas GrUco, Nelson sheet.

The prize for the Smallest Haby was awarded to one of Ihe twins of Parnell.—Annie Cochran.

The Mayor's Prizes: In addition to the gene rul entries, 21 spipiol entries hud been received for competition for tho Mayor's prizes for tbo Best Dressed Babies. Tho awards wero as fol lows t Ida Mabel 'Javidsun, lirst pripe; Mary Christina Nelson, second; Ethel May Kcefe, third.

Several amusing incidents occurred dur ing the allocation of tho prizes. Competi tion for the prize awarded to tho youngster which had tho greatest number of brothers apd sisters was paralysed by tho announce ment from tho stago that children with less than 11 brothers and sisters had no chance. Amid general consternation, tho pri«o was carried off by tho youngest of a family of 16. So, at least, we wore informed. The prizo for the plainest baby was awarded in a rather furtive kind of fashion. None of the judges was possessed of sufficient tomerity to declare tlio result to the reso lute-looking mother, but at last ono of them inusterod up onough courage to inform her that her child had won a handsome silver mug. Tho mother was curious to ascertain for what physical attribute the prijio had been awarded, but, singular to relate, no ono could tell her.

In the evening the attendance largely in creased. At 7 o'clock His Worship tho Mayor (Mr Waddel) took the chair and delivered a short address upon the objects and advantages of tlio Show. Mrs Waddel then; presented tho prizes, and each suc cessful mother and child upon mounting the stago rcccivod a round of applause from tho interested audience. Dr. Cobbett delivered an instructive and interesting address upon infants, and despite the un easiness incident to tho approaching closo of tho proceedings, it was listened to with marked attention and evident pleasure. The remaining prizes wore allotted by ballot, tbo intention being that bach child on exhibition should receive a gift. After this tiie proceedings closed, and the assemblage dispersed, none being mora weary than the mothers, all of whom wero glad to get home.

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In the case at Dunedin,Milner Stephen v. Inglis, in which " the Healer " claims re covery of a fee Jor. treatment, the Bench wero unable to agree on a decision, and nonsuited plaintiff without'costs. • "

THE SUICIDAL MANIA

A MAN BLOWN UP WITH POWDER. !

How a Northooto Resident Cured His !

Paralysis.

Tiik most desperate attempt at self-destrue- i tion which we have had to chronicle for . some considerable time was made at: Northcote this morning by a man j named Frank Davidson. Liko most other j would-be suicides, he was "tired of: life," but his method of getting rid of this world's troubles partook of a more original ! character than those usually adopted. It appears that he had been troubled of late j with paralysis in one of his arms. This ; made his life a misery, and he concluded to • put an end to it. At 7.30 this morning he 1 came over from Auckland and went to a house where ho resided, about three-quarters ; of a mile distant from the wharf. He at ; onco set about preparations for tho carrying j out of I A Terrible Means of " Death." Ho got an iron pot and placed it in a hole in the ground a shoit distance from the house. In the pot he placed about 201 bs. of powder, and then wont into the building and got a red-hot soldering iron, which he had previously placed in the lire. With j this in one hand he went to where he left i the pot and powder, laid down on the ground, with his head and chest over the ] mouth of tho vessel, and stuck the red-hot j iron into the powder. Tho consequence I was terrible, the foolish man being lifted"| bodily from the ground and thrown down some yards distant. The noise made by the explosion attracted the attention of several neighbours, including a young man named James Lutterworth, who was at the timo | building a verandah on a cottage about 40 yards distant. lie run iiit.hu direction of Davidson's house, that being the direction indicated by tho report, und soon saw Davidson rushing about the yard in a frantic manner. Ills Clothes Wohc on Fire, so Butterwoi'th tore somo articles off the man, and cut away others with a knife handed to him by Mr Smith. Another neighbour got some water and poured over Davidson, who was in an awful state. His faco was as black as coal, the hair being completely gone from one side, while the flesh was actually coming from his chest, and one of his arms was dreadfully muti lated. After doing all that lay in their | power to relieve the unfortunate man of I torture, the neighbours had him con eyed to Auckland by the steamer Devonport. Hero ho was placed in i charge of Soigeant Clarke, of the water police, and by his directions Constable Mucdonald had him conveyed to j the Hospital in a cab. At the Hospital l Dr. Bond dressed the man's injuries, which I are undoubtedly of a very serious character, and in other respects did all that possibly lay in his power to alleviato the sufferings i of his patient. ! Davidson's Statement. In answer to a question as tD why he had attempted his life, Davidson tolel Mr Butter worth that "ho was tired of life." He described how ho had got the pot, powder and iron ready, as we have already roluted, nnd added that he intended, had that mothod of suicide failed, to finish tho job with a revolver. He had one loaded handy, but was so much injured by tho " blowing up " that he was unable to find it. Tho weapon referred to was ufterwarels found by a neighbour on David son's promises It was loaded,and bore out the statement that the owner fully intended to use it if nocessary. Ho said, regretfully, " Oh, 1 could not do it ; I intended to uso the pistol as woll." Further Particulars. Davidson is said to be a married man, whoso wife resides near Uppor Queen-street. He is believed to own some property on this side of tho harbour, but on this point wo havo as yet no authoritative information.

The unfortunate man is in a very pre carious condition, and Dr. Bond considers it vory eloubtful whether ho will recover. His body is burnt from the faco to the lower portion of tho abdomen, and tho flesh of the hands and arms is completely peoled.

KHARTOUM EXPEDITION.

GENERA- GORDON VICTORIOUS AND

AGGRESSIVE.

(IIV e'.'l'.l.K— I'OI'YKKiIIT.)

Caikis, September '2.,. FiHvriiKii intelligence of tho state of affairs at Khartoum has been received at tho hands of the messenger who was sent by Cordon. The despatches which ho brings prove that tho news of the withdrawal of the Arab rebels from the vicinity of the town was correct, and that General Gordon had been completely successful in his opera tions. At the timo the messonger left Khartoum the supplies wero plentiful, and large quantities were boing brought in.

General Gordon has already despatched his steamers to Sonaar, on the Blue Nile, to relievo the garrison and inhabitants, and preparations wero being made for send ing a strong force to attack the rebels at Berber. The messenger met tho British expedition which has been sent from Assouan to Dongola.

Lord Wolsolcy proceeds to tlio front for tho purpose of joining the main body of troops proceeding to Khartoum on Satur day next.

PARLIAMENTARY.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

(BY TCLKGRAPH.-SPKCIAL REPORTKR.)

Wellington, Wednesday

The House met at 2,30 p.m. yestorday

In the absenoo of tho speaker (Sir Maurico O'Rorke) Mr Hamlin took tho chair.

Questions,

Tho replies to questions included somo matters of interest to Auckland readers.

Mr W. F. Bpckland urged on tho at tention of the Colonial Treasurer tho desir ability oi imposing an import duty on fresh apples, but tho reply was to the effect that tho Government did not intend to deal with the question of Customs taxation this year. Mr Buchanan was assured by Mr Richard son that it was not tho intention of the Government to amend theßoadsand Bridges Construction Act this session.

Mr Macandkew asked why the recom mendation of tho Committee in the petition of W. Rohortson, of Auckland has not be-on complied with j tho reply from Mr Ballance being that it was Impossiblo to carry out the recommendation without fresh legislation. Mr Buchanan raised tho question whethor the Government would ask Registrars of Electors for suggestions in the diroction of improving tho form of en rolment.

Mr Tolk replied that circulars wero issued two years ago, anil somo information obtained. Thero would bo no objection to issue a furthor circular. Committees. The following alterations wero mado in tho personnel of Committees ;—Jlr Ormond added to the Waste Lands on tho motion of Mr Ballance ; Mr J. T. Thompson added to Public Petitions ou tho motion of Mr Turn bull ; while Mossrs Hobbs and Allwright wero discharged from Native Affairs and ! Petitions Committeo respectively on their I own motions. I

A number of unopposed returns were ordered,

Kawakawa Railway,

Mr Shri.mski introduced a motion for the production of tlio lease granted by the Government to tho Kawakawa Coal Com ' pany. Financial Debate. Tho debate on the Financial Statement I was resumed at 2.40 p.m. by Col. Trimble i who had moved the adjournment yesterday. ; Messrs J. S. McKenzie, Gillies, Mentoith, i McKenzie (Mount Ida), Onnond, Pyke, J Grigg, Newman, Wi Pero, Beetham, < Sedden, To Ao, and Major Atkinson, ad / dressed the Home.

' ilr Stout replied, and the division was i taken,with the result that the motion for going into Committeo of Supply was carried by 51 to 4. Tho following is the division list :—Ayos, 51 : Messrs Allwright, Ballanco, Barron, Beetham, Bevan, Bradshaw, Buchanan, J. C. Buckland, Cadinan. Cowan, Duncan, , Fitzherbert, Fraser, Gillies, Gore, Grigg, : Guinness, Hatch, Hirst, Holmes, Johnston, Joyce, Lance, Levostaui,Looke, Mac Arthur, M. J. Mackenzie, J, McKenzie, J. McMillan, Montgomery, Morris, Newman, O'Callag han, I Jere, Reese, G. F. Richardson, Ross, Rußsell, Samuel, Seddon, Shrimski, Steward, Stewart, Stout, Sutter, Taiaroa, T. Thompson, Tolo, Turnbull, Walkor, W. White. Noes, 4 ; Messrs Brown, Hakuene, Lake, and Moss.

In Committee progress was reported, and tlio House rose at,2.5y a.m.

POLITICAL GOSSIP.

[KVIOM OVR SPECIAL RKPOIITFRA

Wk.llinctox, this day, The Financial Debate.

The financial debate dragged out its weary course yesterday afternoon, and last night there was a good attendance in the galleries at both sittings, and, dull though the pro ceedings wore, tho visitors persistently re tained their seats, in view of division. The speeches were for the most part uninteresting, ami very little fresh matter was introduced, while the amus ing element which had slightly en livened the proceedings on the previous evening was conspicuous by its absence. Nearly all the speakers took occasion to deprecate the proposed reduction of the capitation grant to schools, the general opinion being that, apart from other effects, it would deal the first blow at the present popular system of free, secular, and com pulsory education. One important feature of the debate was Mr Ormond's declaration of his intention to support the Government. The Christchurch-Wcst Coast Railway.

Tho construction oi the railway line, between tho east and west coasts of the Middle Island appears to be assured. The Canterbury people several months ago arranged with a syndicate in England, with which, m fmnmiil, Sir Julius Vogel is not connected, for tho construction of the line. A ditli culty has since arisen, but it is likely to be overcome. The Railway Construction Act provides that thirty per cent, of the cost will bo given in land so long as that cost does not exceed £5,000 per mile. It will, however, be consiilcrubly abovo that amount, and the syndicate decline to pro ceed unless thirty per cent, is allowed on the cost whatever if may be. It is under stood that tho bill introduced by Sir Julius Vogel will overcome the difficulty. Frozen Meat Trade. Major Steward intends to ask in the House if the attention of the Government has been directed to the feasibility of opening up a trade in frozen meat with India and China, und if, during the recess, they will make inquiries :—(1) As to what facilities and concessions, if any, as to port ilues, &c., the Governments of those coun tries are prepared to oiler and make, with tho view to the encouragement of such a ! trade. (2) Af to whether tho military ; authorities in India would be prepared to enter into contracts for tho supply of frozen meat for the use of troops stationed in that country, and (3) as to whether facili ties for cold storage tire presently available or would be provided at Madras, Cal cutta, or elsewhere in the countries referred to. Strongth of Parties. There is very great difliculty in arriving at reliable knowledge of the comparative strength of parties in the House. I men tioned in a telegram the other day that I Ministerialists claimed 51 votes,and allowed 1 their opponents a certain followingof 41. On the other hand,a prominent member of the j Atkinson party, whose position should justify him in speaking with authority, says there is no difference in strength since the recent defeat of the Atkinson -Wakefield Govern ment. Hut even n direct patty want-of-con fidence motion would scarcely ascertain the true state of parties, for reasons which I shall explain. There is no doubt that Government does not carry with it a majority of tho House, but there are v number of members who are dissatisfied with the amount of time which has already been wasted, aud who arc anxious to have the session concluded, so that they can get buck to private business. This section is indisposed to protract the session further by turning the Government out of ollice. There is another section, although a very small one,which does not altogether hold with the present lines taken up by the Government, but which is inclined to give it an opportunity to develop its policy during recess, and then turn .Ministers out of ollice next year, if their policy is not satisfactory. There are reasons to believe that these sections both represent a number of votes which will be given against the Government next year, but not till then. The Opposition is somewhat disorganised. It is said to be depending on the expecta tion of securing tho assistance of some dissatisfied and disappointed members after the Public Works Statement is brought down.

Petitions of Auckland interest, were pre sented to-day as follows:—From Catholics of Oxford and Cambridge praying that capi tation grant be allowed to (Catholic schools (J. B. Whyte). From residents of (he Thames praying for a redistribution of the vote for destitute children homes (Frasor). From Maoris of the East Coast praying for t'lo repeal of the Bating Act (Wi Pero). From the people of Parnell protesting against any alteration in the Licensing Act, except in the direction of extending tho franchise to women (\V. J. Hurst). From people of Parnell (Thompson) and Alexandra (Lake), protesting against any alteration in the Education Act. From Europoans and natives of Kihikihi, praying for the erection of a bridge over the Hunui River (Locke). The Codlin Moth. The codlin moth scare has extended to Wellington. Mr Peacock brought tho matter under,the notice of the Government yesterday, pointing out that tho post had created great havoo in American orchards, and that it was being intro duced into this colony by every im portation of apples from California. The grubs of tho insect had been found in largo numbers on apple cases in the auction rooms in Auckland. Tho Premier said the Government had power to prevent the importation of ap_ les infected with the post, and woulel tako steps in the direction indicated. Mr Hurst pointed out that tho insect buried itself in tho heart of the apple, and was difficult to discover. He also impressed on tho Govern ment the ncoessity of speedy action, as the introduction of the pest would mean the ruin of Northern apple orchards. Thames Water Supply. The fend which has so long existed be tween tho Thames Borough Council and Mr Sponcer in connection with the diversion of the borough water supply from the property of Mr Spencer, is now before the House. A bill has beon introduced in the interests of Mr Spencer to restore his rights to the stream iv question. Tho bill has been under the consideration of the Committee, which reports that it is not a private bill. It therefore becomes a public one, and will bo taken up by tho Government, Nominated Immigrants. A statement which should bo of consider ; able interest lo those who have paid deposits ' on unfulfilled immigrant nominations w:as ! made to the House yesterday afternoon. ' ; Sir Georgo Grey had moved for a return of | all suoli persons, when Mr Ballance sug gested that the motion should be withdrawn, ; adding at the samo time that the Govern ment had placed a sum of money on tho : Estimates with tho object of keeping faith j with those who had paid money. In reply . to a suggestion that instructions should de , sent to England on tho subject, Mr Ballance said instructions had already been sent, : Sir George Grey therefore withdrew the ; motion. Return of Members, | Messrs Taiaroa and Guinness, who have ■ been away from Wellington for a fortnight on privato business, havo resumed Parlia mentary duties. Mr Guinness found on his return that tho seat he had formerly oocupied on tho bonoh appropriated by I West Coast moinbers had boon " jumped " [ by an enterprising goldfield representative, I and he has therefore taken tho scat next to j Sir George Grey, formerly occupied by Mr I Tolo. i Nativo Land Law. It is said that Wi l'ero is about to in troduce a bill which will, if it passes, entirely ,revolutionise the whole system of native land purchase. The proposal is to render tribes corporate bodies, and to re quire that all land sales shall bo concurred in by the tribe generally, being executed under its seal and in tho presence of the proper Government officers. All individual buying and selling of nativo land woulel thus be put an end to,

Political Action of Working Men,

In tho oourso of a talk which took placo .during the deputation of tho TracUs and. Labour Council to the Premier, Mr Stout took tho opportunity of irtai;ing somo very strong remarks upon tho blamo which attached to working men for not being movo united in their political action, jfo was guile certain that if they would pull together more they would not havo to como to tho Government to ask for reforms, but they would carry sufficient political in fluence to get their interests attended to in Parliament,

School Buildings,

It would appear that tho fears expressed that tho Government did not intend to make provision this year for the erection of neces sary school buildings wore somewhat pre mature, Mr Moat yesterday afternoon stated in the Houso that si range reports on the subject were current, and asked the intention of the Cabinet. The reply was to the effect that provision would be nude both for the erection and repair of build ings. Tho amount of the vote would bo stated in tho Public Works Estimates.

Length of the Session.

When the AVorks Estimates are brought down, some members profess to believe that three weeks will see the close of the session, but if this expectation is realised, nn immense amount of business will be left unfinished. Work is now boing piled in at a terrible rate, and batches of new bills and motions are given notice of every day. There can be but little doubt that under any circumstances a large number of measures which have already advanced a stage will never reach their third reading this session. Notice has been given of tho following new bills :— Mr Levestam : A Bill to amend the Municipal Cor porations .Act, IS7O. Mr Hursthouse: A Bill to amend the South Sea Island Native Reserves Act, ISB2. Sir J. Vogel: Tho Wcstport Harbour Bill (in Committeo). Sir J. Vogel: The Greymouth Harbour Bill (in Committee). Sir G. Grey: Bill to amend the Cruelty to Animals Act, 1880. Sir G. Grey: Bill to enable the people of New Zealand to make changes in their con stitution n lion thoy think it necessary so to do. Political Under-Secretaries. Sir George Grey's Bill to provide for the ' appointment of Political Under Secretaries is not yet printed, but it is rumoured that it will propose much greater changes than are implied in the title; it will probably be found that Sir George Grey will proposo by this bill really to reform the Civil Service, and greatly alter its present constitu tion. A permanent Under-Secretary will be done away with, the principal permanent oilicor in each department being entitled the chief clerk (but drawing salary equal to the present Untler-Secretary), and the whole service will be arranged in groups of departments, a Cabinet Minister and a Political Under - Secretary with seat in Parliament being placed over each group. The Half-Million Loan. The Colonial Treasurer's arrangements to obtain half a million in view of the million loan next year formed the subject of a question in the House yesterday. Mr Wakefield asked from whom and on w hat au thority and terms the money was to be raised. Sir Julius Vogel replied that the Bank of New Zealand hud undertaken to advance a half million loan at ~> per cent after the Ist of January. Security would be given in favour of .short-dated debentures in anticipation of the third million. Acts of the House gave them the necessary authority for the course they had adopted. Questions. Mr Hurst intends to ask the Premier if the Government intend to confirm the ap pointment of Sir Dillon Bell as Agent- General for a further period. He will also ask the Postmaster-General if he will extend the advantages of the telephone system by reducing the charge to subscribers, and if so, by how much.

Mr Vvhyto will ask the Government when they intend to open Cambridge |me for traffic.

MrHobbs intentls to ask whether they will substitute a measure for granting annual license to kauri gum diggers to dig for gum on Crown lands in lieu of the pre sent system of leasing gnmfields. Mr Hurst will ask the Government whether they intend to confirm the appoint ment of Sir P. 11. Bell for another two years.

A UCKLAND PARLIAMENTARY UNION.

Opening of Parliament.

Till" House ot Representatives of the Auckland Pariiamentaity Union was opened for its first session last night in Robson's Commercial Din in-" Rooms. Doth representatives and electors attended in largo numbers. The fiovernor's Commissioners (Messrs C. K. Button, W. Ciorrie. and I". A, Philips) having entered, Jlr Button explained that His Excellency had beenpleased to IBSUO letters patent constituting them his Commission to do all things in his mime and on his part necessary to be performed in this Par liament, us would more fully appear by tho letters patent, which would then be read. The Clerk of the House ( „r W. X Bennett* then read the letters patent.

Mr Button* said the Commissioners had it in command from his Kxcollencv to let the House know that on Monday, illth instant, at half-past seven p.m., his Excellency would in person de clare to the House the causes of calline- this Par liament together. The Clerk of the House having then called the roll, members subscribed their names in the Constituency-book, and took their seats in the House. CONSTITUENCY I,IST. The constituencies have been taken up as follow:— ' Auckland.—Franklin North, Levi Coupland • Coroniundi-1, 11. Hrett; Auckland West, T'hco' Cooper . fhames, W. MeOiillou-.li; Auckland least, W. Gome; Franklin South. Samuel Vailo; Hay of Islands. G. Holdship; Wai teniata, lliomas Henderson, junior ; Waipu it Cameron; Kast Coast. JosiahMartin ; Marsden. O. 11. Osmond; Rodney, James Coates; laurangii, Thomas Huddle; Parnell, Hugh H Lusk; Munukau. J. H. Upton; Newton. W. Swanson; Auckland North, P. A. Philips- Eden, James M. Qeddis ; Waikato. A. Hoard man. Hawke's Bay.-Napier. G. Aickin; Hawkc. Hay, Matthew A. Clark; Waipawa, Alfred lv dd. Tarannki.—Egmont, F. G. Ewington; New Plymouth, C. Atkin ; Tarauaki, R. Maris Clark. .Wellington.-Wanganui, William Thornes Wairarapa North, J. J. Holland; Rangitikei. J. Kdson; Waitotara. Dr. 'i'ennent; Wairarapa, South, X La wry; Wellington South, H. WiU , linmson: Hutt. 11. W. Henderson; To Aro \V H. Connell; Manawatu, John Brame: Thorn don, It. K. Davis; Foxton, 1_ C. Carr. Nelson -Motueku, Hugh Campbell; Inanga liua. Adam Porter; Buller. A. 0. Hunter; Waimca. E. Tudor Atkinson. ' Marlborough.—Picton, Frederick Batilor Cheviot, John Billing ton; Wairau, Francis' Hull Canterbury.-Lyttelton, Henry Worthing: ton; Ileathcoto, *_*>. T. Ecnderdine,;St. Albans. Frank Phillipps; \\ akanui, William Cooper; Avon, 11. Kempt; Christchurch South. G. S. Jakms; Coleridge. Rev. William Tebbs- Akaroa, M. Niccol; Lincoln, J. P. Campbell; Ashley, W. J Napier; stanmore. Edward Cooper: Geraldino, Cecil Gardner; Kaiapoi, v M. C. Harrison; Waimate, J. E. Brewster. Gladstone D. J. McLeod; Timaru, John Elyelt; Christchurch North, T. L. White feelwyn, }■ rede-nek Earl; Ashburton, R. aI MilhganHogg; Sydenham, R. CronwelK \\ ostluiid-Hokitika. C. E. Button; Grey-; mouth, C. H.Stone; kumarn, 11. Rees George Otago.-Caversham, John Mason; Dunedin Central. G. M. Maui; Taicri. M. Mm" ™,eu?,; "ru«e- J; Edmision; Dunedin Pout'i. W. Buchanan; Invcrcargill. G. W. Binney Wallace. A. B. Shera; Port Chalmers. J. M. bhera; Mount Ida, W. It. Waddel* Dunstan, W. Crowther; Rosljd, W. Beaumont; Oamaru J. A. Haslctt; Dunedin West E. W. }i?."P n Dunedin East, John Buchanan; Clutha William Leva; Wakatlpti. E. W, Hanmor 1 uapeka, Hokonui. Waitukl, Waikoiiaitj, Awa. bo nilcdnlnSUla' Moornki' and Mataura yet tc.

Maori Members.—Northern Maori, R. J, Dab ney ; Eastern Maori. Thomas Mason; Southern Maori, F. W. Paul; Western Maori, D. B. McDonald.

ELECTION OF SPEAKER,

-___; K-W ApDEL (Mount Ida) formally pro pos<wl Mr C. E. Button for the positionof Speaker of tho House. Ho had not the honour of tho gentleman s pergonal acquaintance, bat he was well and deservedly known by repute. As an ex-membor of the House of Representatives, he would bo enabled to render valuable se-vico iv the successful initiation and maintenance i_ this Parlinmenttirv Union. . MrJoiixBATGER (Nelson) seconded tho nom ination.

Mr Button (Hokliiki, expressed ta tho hoa. members oi the House his deep appreciation of the honour which they proposed to confer «»__ ■urn. rhiSJe -vera, two main objects to be at tained by this Parliamentary Union. Tho first was to follow up and disciiss political and social oucslic_3, in order that ti_. members might make themselves acquain ted with tlio various views which were, entortaim-il concerning these questions 1 ho second object,, although subordinated to tho first, was of very great importance being no other t,hau the cultivation of a closo acquaint ance with the forms, usaces, and procedure of the House of Representatives, iii order that the members of tins Union might themselves ba qualified to take a pluce in the Parliament oSiho colony, for our free institutions wero within the reach of all deserving and reputable citiams. 1 lie proper carrying out of this object might to a large extent fall upon tbo Speaker, whoso duty it would be to. sec that the ancient customs and usages of a House of Parliament wero duly complied with. The hon. gentleman was then conducted to the chair by his proposer and secondor. and at the samo timo the mace, which had hitherto lain upon tho floor, was placed upon the tabic MrSPKAKRH-ELECr again thanked the House for the compliment paid him. ">ouso Tho Phkmiku (Mr H. H. Lusk) said tW it was now some C or 7 sca«s since he ha.fl tho honour "in another place" of making _(r B_oa__ acquaintance as one of the VeHresV.nDilU-en nf tlio people in Parliament-, rmd it thor^roro afforded him sincore dWwJ™ il.**2S_i_S to wolcnniß him «s ifi\_ eon that occasion unaniino sit-%__. , ° person who had boon berations. ° plc9ide over tlleir dcli" thclrho(n"o,rf,J il,:," N'^v ffpvercargill) claimed for a To-,5 httv'l><? known th« Speaker member liT'i J wnod, than any other ___.?_ _"«.?., iS*} Tlna<le his acquaintance roim^Jil? a- S V^ 2 "J Invercarglll. ami they had renewed their friendship subsequently at Ho_i }|_. i_S w ,n,en had K°ne through more than 3 1i5 a,-» na few had enjoyed so little of the milk and honey of human life. He felt assured ™L"°„ Z't? T s,elc ciion could bo made for the position of Speaker. ADJQUUNMKNT. The Prkmibk then moved tho adjournment 01 the Houso to half-past seven on Moudsy evening next, at "another place." The adjournment was necessary, in order to the opoaker benu/ confirmed in bis appointment by the Governor. Tho Colonial Secretary (Mr -orrio) seconded the motion, Tho Speaker an nounced tliat, accompanied by his mover and secondor. he wou'd wait today ('l'hursdav)upon his Kxoellency (Sir Frederick Whitakor), at his. "-numbers, iv order to obtain his approval of the appointment, and he would bo happy to be joined by as many members as could make it, convenient io accompany them. Tho motion for adjournment was carried, andi the Houso roso.

_____ A_C__l_U*D E^EMISG STAR, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1884.



THE LIVER STIMULANT.-A I. COMPOUND EXTRACT OF EUONOMYN AND : PODOPHYLLUM WITH TARAXACUM —18 INCOMPARABLY THE BEST TONIC FOR BILIOUS- I NESS, TORPID LIVER, DYSPEPSIA, FLATULENCE, I AN." LOSS OF APPETITE. 2s. 6D. PER BOTTLE, I X* V"H_H'S..C\tt_\S-;, -Oittt S*TO.t*. -AJC&V.M'O t Special Advertisements. - 1 "Partnership. I m MoMASTER wishes to thank his i JL • Friends and tho Public for their liberal | patronage during the past fifteen years, and desires to intimate that be litis now taken into j Partnership Mr John McMaster. The Busi ness will in future be carried on under tho title I of T. and J. McMastor, Drapers and Clothiers, who hopo to giro such attention to Business and sell at such prices as to merit a largo share of public patronage—T. Se 3. McMaster, Direct Importers. 2£2. Queen-Btreet, q'iflOHD IXf BB X _/i OJ IH» GREATEST BONA FIDE SALE EVER HELD IN NEW ZEALAND. , : THE GENUINENESS OF THIS BALE ■".* ' , 0F CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING REQUISITES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, Ha» been borne ont by the CROWD of CUB -4 TOMERS during the past week, and especially on Saturday night. EVERYONE WAS PLEASED AND SATIS FIED AT THE BARGAINS THEY SECURED. THIS WEEK, FRESH GOODS E. WHO. EH! OPENED, AKD "' THE SAME SLAUGHTERING CONTINUED. BOMB EARLY, AS THE PREMISES ARE __ ... * . SMALL. J MONSTER CLOTHING HALL, v2l4_, OUE-N-STB-IT, j ,-_, OPPOBITH MOARTH-B-. H JV, ,j. : r?li ? ,■:•-.-■. ||X Vt ■*■*-■'■•_ MANAGER.



Special Advertisements. "TkRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT. THE LATEST NOVELTY DRESS FABRICS FOR SPRING A_D SUMMER, 18S4. We have much pleasure in announcing the Arrival of our First Shipment of DRESS GOODS for the Coming Season. They embrace tho VERY LATEST NOVELTIHSand Newost Shades and Designs in COMBINATION SUITINGS In- PLAIDS, STRIPES, OTTOMAN'S, ALHAMBRA SUITINGS, SOUAKIN SUITINGS, AORANGI CLOTHS, FOI LICS, SHOODUS, SOLIELS, OTTO.MANS, CREPE CLOTHS, &c., Which include tho Newest and Most Desirable Stiades, EGYPTIAN GREYS, MILITARY BLUES, VANDYKES, SEAL, ELECTRIC, NAVY. ADROISE, BRONZE. MYRTLE. Ladies aro cordially Invited to Call and Inspect onr Magnificent Stock of tho abovo Goods, which in point of VALUE AND ELEGANCE OF STYLES AND COLOURINGS arc without equal. note thk address— J. COS (1 R A V E * C 0., 201 and 20G. QUEEN-STREET. P L E N D I D VARIETY NEW SPRING GOODS. WILLIAM_T.-RIDGMAN Desires to Inform his Customers that he is now Showing a BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF NEW e.'OOHS FOR THE COMING SEASON. Very Choice Patterns of New Prints, from 2"d yard, to the vory best Tho New Reversible Prints, choice patterns Newest Designs iv Sateens, very pretty goods Splendid Assortment New Dress Goods in great variety, very low in price I^irgo Assortment New Lace Goods, In white. Ivory, cream, &c; real Maltese Lace, from 7Jd yard Job Line Coloured Dross Beiges, bought low, sold cheap Nice Goods in Black Broche Satins New Patterns In Cretonnes, from l"d New Aprons. Ribbons, Gloves, Collars, Ties Good Floorcloth, Is 3d yard; New Umbrellas Splendid Assortment Whito and Grey Calicoes; wholesale price by the piece Now Clothing in Men's. Boys', and Youths' 00 Boys' Leopold Suits, is lid, as 3d, to 12s Gd 50 Men's Tweed Suits, 22s Od, worth 30s New Hats in great variety Kaiapoi Clothing In consequence of tho Intense Competition in the DR.irr.RY Trade, W. R. B: has deter mined to MARK ALL GOODS at the LOWEST MARGIN OF PROFIT, and consequently NO DISCOUNT can bo allowed. REMAINDER OF WINTER STOCK AT A CREAT REDUCTION. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, 2SS, UPPER QUEEN-STREET MRS R. SOMMERVILLE, MILLINERY WAREROOMS AND STRAW-WORKING ESTABLISHMENT, Wellesley-street, opposite Opera House. WE FURNISH HOUSES THROUGHOUT. GARLICK & CRANWELL'S IS TIIE CHEAP FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. JUST OPENED, Beautiful Assortment of BRUSSELS TAPESTRY. AND KIDDERMINISTER CARPETS. SPLENDID LOT OF BEDSTEADS. Just Received, IRON AND BRASS, NICKEL-PLATED. QARLICK AND QRANWELL, FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, QUKEN-STREET, AUCKLAND.



ALL MAHURANGI TIMES AHURANGI JUIMES ARE NOT ALIKE. I TMPORTANT NOTICE. BUSINESS CHANGED HANDS. F. W. WOODKOFFE HAVING PURCHASED FOR CASH THE ENTIRE STOCK IN* TRADE OF GENERAL DRAPERY AND TRANSFER OF LEASE FROSI W. E. WALL & CO., QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, AT A LARGE DISCOUNT OFF COST PRICE, nAS NOW COMMENCED AN IMMENSE CLEARANCE SALE, DURING WHICH . THE ENTIRE STOCK, AMOUNTING TO CLOSE ON £4,000, WILL BE SOLD AT «3T HALF ORIGINAL PRICE. __ For further particulars sec Handbills, Note tiie Addkess : "p T\ TTT OOFROOFE (Late W. E. Wall & Co.), QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS THE NEW . GOODS THK NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS FOR THIS SEASON FOR THIS SEASON FOR THIS SEASON FOR THIS SEASON FOR THIS SEASON FOR THIS SEASON WILL REPAY INSPECTION. WILL REPAY ' INSPECTION. WILL REPAY INSPECTION. •WILL REPAY INSPECTION. WILL REPAY INSPECTION. WILL REPAY INSPECTION. THE STOCK IS LARGE THE STOCK IS LARGE THE SJTOCK IS LARGE THK STOCK IS LARGE THi. t-'i'OCK. IS LARGE THIS : i' ;CK IS LARGE AND THK VALUE UNDENIABLE. AND THK VALUE UNDENIABLE. AND TUB VALUE UNDENIABLE. AND TH_ VALUE UNDENIABLE. AND THE VALUE UNDENIABLE. AND THE VALUE UNDENIABLE. . THE BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SCHOOL ! SUITS ARE SPECIALLY RECOMMENDED, , THE MATERIALS BEING DURABLE, j AND THE TRICES VERY REASONABLE. THE NEW ZeIIAND CLOTHING ! FACTORY, j 58 & 160, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, i _*"b, AT ALBERT-STREET, THAMES. 1



To tho Editor: Sir,—The statement made in tlio Stak of yesterday respecting a boy getting his toe cut oft" by blasting is. a complete falsehood, and can be traced to tho inventor, who is proverbial for her want; of truthfulness, and has only made it. from a motive to do injury. By your in- "'j sertion of this you will oblige,—Yours, &c._, V Truth. [Tho information came from-two. most leliablc gentlemen, and not from the, mothei-V the boy at all.— Eij.E.S.} '■ '■'■• '*;:__,