SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

'•trrnw WATHTui This Evening. 10.30 HIGH WATfIR-i To . morrow Horning, 11.1 SUNSET.-Thls Evening, 0.36 SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, 1.51 MOON'S AGE,—Last Quarter, 10th, 10.15 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING.

Waitaki, s.a., Crawford, from Whangarei Agnes Donald, Bch., Hayward, from Rarotonga

TO-DAY. Clansman, s s., Farquhar, from Tauranga Glonolg, 8.8., Stcphenson, from Morcury Bay Gerflon, barque, from Java

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Penguin, s s., Cromarty, for Duncdin WellinKton, s.s., Farquhar, for Whangarei Macgregor, s.s., Johnson, for Whangarei Waiapu, sen., Nicolas, for Gisborno

Tho Waikato Coal Company'ssteamorThomas Russoll is oxpeoted from Gi3borue on Monday.

The New Zealand Shipping Co.'s Ruapohu arrived at Hobart from London yesterday. She goes from thero to Wellington.

The schooner Agnes Donald arrivod from an Maud cruiso yesterday afternoon, after an absence of nine months. Her cargo includes In tons copra.

The 8.8. Waitaki arrived from Whangarei last evening with the following passengers :- Saloon: Messrs Williamson, Child. Stephens. Lang, Black, Dent, junr., Murchin, Walker, W. Christholm, D. Sinclair Bent, sen., Beasley. Carter. Slppett. Brookcr, Smeaton, J. Forsyth. W. Murphy, J. McLeod, J. Munro. Donald Paricer, GooFeraan. N. McLean. Levy, J. McGinnlß. Master Gearing, Mcsdames Watts, Smith, Misses McDonald, Pritchard, and 5 steerage.

THE BANNOCKBURN ASHORE.

Mr \V. S. Laurie has received tho following cable despatch from Australia:—"Bannock burn ashore—sunken group-Queensland coast. Dry low watar—expected float," The Bannock burn is a brigantine commanded by Captain Josb. She was built by McQuarry, of Me chanios' Biy, three years ago to the order of W. S. Laurie and Co. Sho is a tine staunch vessel. Her present voyago was from Wanganui to Queensland.

COMMERCIAL

Evening Star Office, this day. Mes3RsG. W. Binney and Co. retort:—At thoir weekly sale o£ wool, hides, skins, tallow, flret-class stout hides, 3Jd to igd; light and in ferior. 2)d to 3*d: calfskins, 3Ad to Id per lb ; butchers' skins, is lOd to os 3d: station. Is 2d to 3i 9d each; tallow, 21s to 21s 6d por owt. Messrs (Cakbinbb and Taylor held their usual Friday's aalo of poultry, produce, furni turd. fancy goods and drapery, and report a good attendance, and fair prices rulod in all departments. Poultry : Hen and chickß, 7s to 9a; young fowls, Is Cd to 2s ; full gTOwn fowls, 2a 3d to 2s 8d; geese, ds; ducks, Is lOd to 2s 64; Leahorn chicks. 23 sd. Bull terrier pup, 5s i young ducks, Is 9d ; young pigs, 8s to ISs; rabbits. Is Cd; magpie and cage, Us; Cochin-Uhlna fowls. 4s. Produce.' Now potatoes, id to Id por lb., market Rotting well supplied: bacon, medium, 3d to Cd ifluperior, 6Jd to Bjd; ham, superior, 9d to lid; cheeso, 3d to sd: kog beef, la to 2d. Grocories: Tea, in half-chests, Is 3d to 2a; tea, in boxes, 121bs, 1?8 to 2la; sugar, 3d to 3Jd; flour. £9 to £12 por ton; candles, Bjd to 9d ;soap. 8s Gd to 15s per half-box; kerosene, Is lOd per gallon; mixed biscuits, Sd per lb; rice, 10s 6d per bag. The furniture, fanoy (foods, jewellery, and general assortment of drapery all cleared at prices satisfactory.

Hop Bitters are the Purest and Best Bitters Ever Made.

They are compounded from Hops, Malt Buchu, Mandrake, and Dandolion—the oldest, best, and most valuable medicines in the world, and contain all the best and most curative pro perties of all otber remedies, being the greatest JJlood Purifier, Liver Regulator, and Life and Health Restonng Agent on earth. No disease or ill-health can possialy long exist where these Hitters are used, so varied and perfect are their operation!). They give new life and vigour to tho aged and infkm. To all whose employments cause irregularity of the bowels or uriDary organs, or who require an Appetiser, Tonic and mild Stimulant. Hop Hitters are invaluable, being highly curative, tonic and stimulating, without intoxicating. No matter what your feelings or symptoms am, what tho disease or ailment is, use Hop Bitters. Don't wait until you are sick, but if you only feel bad or miserable, use Hop Bitters at once. It may save your life. Hundreds have been saved by so doing. £500 will bo paid for a case they will not euro or help. Do not suffer or let your friends suffer, but use and urgo them to uso Hop Bitters, Remember, Hop Bitters is no vile, drugged, drunken nostrum, but the Purest and Best Medicine ever made; th« "Invalid's Friend and Hope," and no person or family should be ■without them. Try the Bitters to-day. Get at Chemists' or Druggists'.

Births.

HASELDEN.—On Novcmhor 1, at St Luke's Parsonage, Mount Albert, tho wife of the Rev. John Haseldon of a daughter. MCCARTHY.—On November 6th, at. hor resi denco. College Road, the wife of T. O'C. McCarthy of a son. Home and American papers ploaso copy. McDKRMOTT.—On October 31, at hor residence, Union-stroet, tho wife of Jaß. MoDormott of a daughter, still-born.

Deaths.

PALMER.—On 7th November, at Hamilton Road, Ponsonby, Marjory Georgina. fourth daughter of Henry Palmer, Eaq., J.P.; agod 18 years. Tho funoral takos placo at Warkworth, leaving in tho Rose Casey at 11 a.m, to morrow (Saturday). WEST.—At Mount Eden, William, tho infant son of William Christopher and Amy West; agod IS months.

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

SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 8, 1881.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For tho wrong that noeda resistance! For the futuro in tho distance, And the good that we can do.

Parliament has brought its labours to a close. Tho Stotit-Vogel Ministry, sinco they becarao firmly seated on the Treasury benches, havo bcon able to command a good working majority, and even to dispense with some of tho aid by which they wore placed in ollice and kept there precari ously for tho first week or two of their existence. Their policy has ap pealed strongly to local interests; it promises extonsive local works and stirring Colonising enterprises. Aftor a protracted commercial depression iD tho South, any thing holding out oven a probability of bettor times, a revival of trade, an infusion of capital, and tho promotion of industrial activity, was sure of a welcome,and though the proposals for further borrowing woro viowod with great distrust by a substantial section of both Hou?es of Parliament, tho pressure of special interests was irresistible The success of the Ministerial policy, how ever, has not been due sololy to the cause indicated. Some of thoir proposals were recognised as a neces sary sequel to the legislation and ad ministration of their predecessors. The authority to purchaso the district railways, for example, would never have been ob tained in opposition to tho veto of the Legislative Council but for tho knowledgo that the colony had becomo irretrievably involved in tho success of these works, both by its guarantees of interest and large advances of money from trust funds. In taking the lines up, instead of challeng ing the action of the late Administration, the Ministry acted conveniently, and wore supported by the ex-Premier and Treasurer with a heartiness that provoked comment. Several of tho othermeasuresjjwereapproved of as proceeding in the right direction, and the spirit of " go " about their sugges tions for developing tho trado and ro sourcos of tho country chimed in with the genius of the people, after an administra tion which has been distinguished by ex treme caution.

Altogether, tho first aession of the new Parliament has been an evontful ono; the tone of the Government policy which it has inaugurated is not less changed than the personality of the Executive. It will add a smaller body of Acts to the Statute Book than tho sessional average, but those which havo passed aro of a useful and practical nature. Tho settlement of the route of the North Island trunk railway enablos tho Government to pusli on that important pro ject, opening up tho interior, and furnish ing a main artery along which the produce of millions of acres of fine land will ultimately flow. Although tho South Sea Bill was rejected, the subsidy for a steam service to open out new channels of trade alfords a more legitimate means of extending our commercial rolations with the South Sea Island 3. The subsidy for mail parcels by weight granted to the New Zea land Shipping Company for a fortnightly service alternating with the San Francisco mail also forms part of a policy of self-re liance which may, judging by the recont withdrawal of New South Wales from tho contract executed a year ago with the Pacific Mail Company, have to be applied to that servico, Tho refusal of tho Govern ment yesterday to pledgo the subsidised steamers to visit the four leading ports in regular rotation is not considered satisfactory to Auckland, but tho oplrlt ot unanimity already evoked by the neglect of this port in tho direct servico will, we believe, be vigorously exercised to secure a fair proportion of the steamers on purely commercial grounds. Tho lato period to which the sossion has extended, and tho time lost in its early days orer the formation of a Cabinet, has extended the sitting further into the spring than mem bers care for, but they will return to their home 3 with the knowledge that if the measures passed have not in every caee been such as might have been desired, the ten dency to discount the future of the colony has been hedged with restrictions which will effectually prevent any dangerous over straining of ita assured revenues and re sources.

A Reuters cable despatch this afternoon announces dofinitaly that Governor Cleve land, the Democratic candidate, has been elected Prasident of the United States.

A number of offences against by-laws were dealt with at the Police Court to-day. Two charges against John Keir, cruelty to horees, were adjourned at the request of Mr Brassey until Thursday next. Thomas Thornton, a runaway apprentice, arrested on warrant, agreed to return to his master, Mr Trenwith, boot manufac turer, and be a good boy. Thomas Osborne, of Northcote, pleaded not guilty to using threatening language towards E. Brassey on the sth inst. ftfr Brassey appeared for complainant and Mr Cotter for defendant. The hearing of the case occupied one hour and a half. His Worship considered that some kind of language was used, but there was no neces sity to bind defendant over to keep the peace. Dismissed.

The death is announced of tho Right Hon. Henry Fawcett, Postmaster-General of England, in his fifty-first year. Profes sor Fawcett, by which name he will bo best known, was a native of Salisbury, and despite a sad accident which at the age of 25 years deprived him of eyesight, his in domitable energy and perseverance enabled him to become one of tho most eminent men of his day. As Postmaster-General his name will be associated with many reforms which will cause it to be mentioned in com pany with that of Sir Rowland Hill, of "penny post" celebrity; but Professor Fawcett will perhaps be longest remem bered for his able writings on Political Economy, which have been widely read.and have exercised considerable influence on contemporary thought. In the last men tioned field the deceased was ably assisted by his wife, who, like himself, was a close thinker on social and economic problems, and- a keen advocate for the extension of the franchise to women. Mrs Fawcett sur vives her husband, whose death at a com paratively early age is a national and general loss.

The twelve hours' walking match be tween W. E. Stevenson and J. Bendry, for £50 a side and the Championship of Auck land, is taking place in the Theatre Royal to-day. The start took place at eleven o'clock this morning, and at 12 o'clock Hendry had completed 5 miles 11 laps, and Stevenson 5 miles 7 laps. At 1 o'clock the score stood:—Hendry, 10 miles 24 laps ; Stevenson, 10 miles 20 laps. Both men are walking very strongly, and a good record should be made. Messrs E. McGinley and A. Woolley are the referees, and Mr T. Jonghin is acting as judge. At 3 o'clock the scores stood—Hendry, 20 miles 33 laps ; Stevenson, 20 miles 29 laps.

The sickness at Parihaka has been stamped out, but Dr. O'Carroll is of opinion that the village will have to be burnt down and new houses erected on a better site if a fresh outbreak is to be prevented. Dr. O'Carroll hadhardwork (says the "Taranaki Herald") to convince the natives that he visited them for their good. " How did we know," said Te Whiti, "until we found your advice and medicines were good, that you had not been sent by the Government to poison us—as if we were not dying out fast enough." Dr O'Carroll then pointed out to them the necessity for cleanliness Te Whiti sprang up and said : "It is right what you say; but listen. If I order my people to sweep clean the pah, they will not obey me. Cease your words. Bryce took my authority from me. I am but a common Maori; I cannot give an order. We all see and know now jour good-will towards us, as you have worked wonder, for us so far. Thank Ballance for us, but we will still mistrust the Government? Have we not good cause? I preached peace. and they took my land awaj."

«(V»£ U£?P PAIJBA."-Quick, complete care, all Maoylnj KUney, Bladder and Uriuiry Dlieases. At Drugglits • . . K«njitlioriie,rrwHr*Co. l Aja]fi l Auckliad,

The meeting of candidates and electors at Northcote and Lucas's Creek schools for the Takapuna Hiding elections and the Waite mata County Council, announced for this evening in the Devonport Hall is postponed.

A fall of earth which occurred yesterday where excavations have been made for the foundation of Hulmo's new building at tho corner of Rutland and Lome streets, carried away the corner of an adjoining bakehouse^ but fortunately did no other damage.

"Our Boys" was successfully repeated last night at Abbott's Opera House to a fair audience. This evening tho groat sensational drama " London by Night " will be represented by Miss Crawford's talented Comedy Company.

Mr Hyland, whose remarkable feats of horse-taming and bullcck-riding have croatod much surpriso, appears at Ellerslio to-day and on Monday, and will repeat his wonderful performances.

Hon. Mr Nurse, M.L.C., was found yes terday morning lying in a lit in one of tho Legislative Council rooms at .Wellington. Ho was removed to tho Hospital in a pro carious conditioh.

. Thero must bo a sort of extra "blow " on just now in tho Empire City. A second telegram states that tho southerly galo yes tcrday was so strong that all shipping work was at a standstill.

Yesterday, a sad and fatal accident oc curred on tho railway at Lovoll's Flat Station, Otago. A boy live years old, travelling with his mother (Mrs Peck), fell from the platform of the express train, and was run over and killed instantaneously.

After an oxistenco of somo oightcon months, tho " Waitara Press " has ceased publication. Tho papor is to bo incorpor ated with the Taranaki " Daily News," the proprietors of which havo purchased tho plant of the " Press."

Mr Frederick Ehrenfricd Baumo was, on tho 27th ult., admitted by Ills Honor Mr Justice Williams as a barrister and solici tor of the Supreme Court of Now Zealand.

Tho Loyal Pioneer Lodgo of National Independent Order of Oddfellows cole brated their sixth anniversary in tho Lorno street Hall last night with a ball. Thoro ■were about GO couples present. Tho pro gramino comprised 24 dances, Mr F. Ma? Boy making an efficient Master of Corcmonios. No speech-making took place during the evening, but from Mr C. B. Thome, tho Secretary, wo learn that tho Lodge is in a flourishing condition, nnd numbers over 200 moinbers, whilo thoir funds amount to over £700. Mr T. McEwin, of tho City Buffet, had charge of tho refreshment room, and gavo tho greatest satisfaction.

Tho ordinary meeting of tho Board of Education was hold yestorday. Present: — Messrs Luko (Chairman), Carr, Cooper, Goldie, and Professor Tuckor. Tho business before the Board was not of spocial public interest. It consisted of tho Chairman's report and a deputation from Buckland for a school in tho west district. The potition of tho settlors had several times boon dis cussed. Thero were Go children of school ago at Buckland, Fast and West. Mr Gregory, of Pukokohe, explained matters, and urged that a school was a necessity in the place, as numbers «f children wcro at present depiived of tho advantages of a common education. Tho Board, before de ciding, desired to havo nutnoricol informa tion and othor particulars, which Mr Gregory promised should bo furnished. The remaining business consisted of small ap plications, etc.

Last ovening the Row G. B. Monro de livered a lecturo in tho Newton Protestant Hall on "Jesuitism, and its Influonco on Society," to a very fair audience. The Roy. T. W. Dunn jccupiod tho chair. Tho lecturer graphically doscribed tho riso and progress of tho Order of Jesuits, quoting laigoly from their own books in roforenco to their obligations and morality. Ho chowod how tho Jesuits covored tho wholo of Europe by their ramifications ; how Tape Clomont XIV. expelled them for ovor from Italy and tho Continent; how Pius VII. revoked the bull of Clomont and restored tho Order to its formor position; how England oxpolled them from her shore?, and how, notwithstandingthis oxpulsion, tho Jesuits had as fast a hold in the land of Shakspcre and Milton as thoy ovor had. Mr Monro proved his assertion by published statistics. The lecturo was listened to with much patience, and at its close Mr A. W. Gladding proposed a voto of thanks, which was carried by acclamation.

Tho ordinary fortnightly mooting of the City Schools Committee* was held last even ing. Mr Crowther occupied tho chair. Tho Secretary of tho Board wrote stating with reference to tho Committee's claim for £102 16s that no capitation grant is now i-ooclvo.l by tho Board, and that tllO ftllOW ance to school fund is puid out of tho ordinary incomo of tho Board. The grant paid to the Committee for the current year was:—Wolleslcy-street ('J buildings), £120; Berosford-street, £90; Nelson-street, £60; High-street, £30: total, £300. A detailed statement of the Committeo's presont liabilities and income and expenditure from Ist January, ISB4, to date, was askod for, and tho Com mittee, having discussed the matter, agreed to adjourn further consideration till Tues day evoning noxt. Tho following changes wero announced :—Wellesley-street School : Attached, Louisa C. Caddy and Clara M. Lorrigan (pupil teachers). Bercsford street: Removed, Rachel Fra?er (pupil teacher) and Miss A. Bischoff(probationor); attached, Misß J. A. Norico (probationer). Franklin Road : Attached, Emily M. Caldi cutt (pupil teacher.)

Is is a mistako to rouso opposition to an important public work such as tho forming of Customs-street to its permanent level; and as the Council have decidod to cut down and slope Hobson and other streets, we should say let tho work bo pushed on with all possible speed ; delay only brings further entanglements as regards vested in terest, and the rapid growth of the city de mands that the main thoroughfare from tho Queen-street Wharf and railway station bo made quickly and with every regard to per manency. So large an undertaking cannot atany time be done without causing considor ableinconveniencetofactoriesandbusinesses in proximity. It is doubtful if, under any circumstances, the work can be completed in one year; tho trouble may thereforo bo faced at once. The Council will have to arrange the contractpin such a manner that the thoroughfare will not at any one time be absolutely blocked, and by letting half a-dozen contracts simultaneously, the work would be nearly completed by winter. If, however, the plans are not far enough advanced to allow of the contracts being let before the New Year, it would certainly be best to defer the under taking until after noxt winter. The streets it is proposed to cut out are Hobson (east side), Wyndham.- Chapol, Moore and Swansonstieats. The earth will be used to raise Customs-street to Sft. A serious blunder seems likely to be com mitted in not securing a better grado from the Hobaon-street Wharf to Victoria-street. A little judicious negotiation with property owners in the vicinity would, we have little doubt, remove every obstacle to the com pletion of this work in a manner that will give permanent value to every property in the street, and at the same time open one of the most important outlets for traffic in the city.

In originality of conception, variety of design, and finish of execution, the Christmas cards exhibited at the Auck land Society of Arts competition are superiorasacollection totheChristmae cards shown in connection with the New Zealand Art Students' Exhibition. Mr F. Wright has taken the first prize with a series" of three oval New Zealand landscapes, sur rounded with appropriate indigenous foliage and some Maori carving conventionally treated. The ensemble is very nice indeed, and pictures both in arrangement of detail and general execution are capital. Miss Ridings carried off the second prize with a faithful reproduction of the white convol vulus, artistically arranged. A flower ex hibitwas also awarded the third prize, viz., a happy combination by Mrs Hetleyof ourbuah lawyer and supplejack berry. Tho samo lady has four cards containing some hand some groupings of faithfully-depicted native flowers. Mr Fripp, for flower-painting, likewise worthily secured a special prize. Miss C. Home contributed a very attractive exhibit in the form of a series of vignette carde of local scenery, etc., in water-colour and crayon. Misa M. Home furnished 18 pretty little cards of a similar character. Mrs Elmes is represented by 16 cards, for the most part consisting of sketches of Maoris in their characteristic habits. They are marked by spirited draw ing and great fidelity to nature, but they are not, as the " Herald " insinuates, merely copies of prints. We are assured that they are quite original. E. F. H. Nicholson is evi dently possessed with a keen sense of the ridiculous, as the two frames of 14 cards painted by that artist will show. They evidence considerable ability. Miss Ridings' six cards are good speci men ts of careful flower-painting] Mr Berger's exhibit will repay inspection, and in a larger measure also will the series in water colours of designs of Christmas cards and valentines. These were lent by Mr Robert Garrett. Mr Josiah Martin's beautiful photographing cards, some coloured and some plain, arc also a feature of the exhibition,

Our reports of the St. David's and the Epiphany Sunday-school anniversary enter tainments are held over until Monday for want of spaco.

To the Editor: Sir,—l am informed Messrs Conlon and Regan, of Cobden-streefcj Newton, will be prepared on Tuesday rhoi-n ---ing, at 7.30 o'clock, Nowton Post-office, to givo employment at pick and shovel,, wagqs 8s per diem, to twenty men. Ido not know tho description of work, but the unemployed can't bo choosors.—Yours, &c, Edwakd Dbuiiy, Seerotary.

The Victoria Lodge, No. 22,1.0. G.T., held their usual quarterly meeting in the New market Hall last night, when tho following members were elected and installed into their respective offices for tho ensuing quarter :—Bio. O. T. Koetloy, P.W.C.T. ; Sis. Schischka, W.C.T. ; Sis. Jervois, W.V.T. ;,Bro. C. Morgan, W.S. ; Bro. W. Spcukman, W.A S.; Sis. Camwoll, W.F.S. ; Sis. Jenkins, W.T. (re-olected); Sis. Lef new, W.C. ; Bro. Biggs, W.M. ; Sis. Murray, W.D.M. ; Sis. F. . Camwoll, W.I.G. ; Bro. Jno. Kennedy, W.S. ; Bro. Carroll, W.L. The W.Sec. read his report, stating that S3 meinbore were returned for last quartor, three brothers initated, twe sisters received by C.C., one si-ter re-ad mitted, and one brother loft by C.C., leaving a total of 88 members on tho roll for tho current quarter

A ball will bo given on Monday next, November 10th. in aid of tho Garrison ISnnd fund. As the Garrison Hand have always given their sorvices for «ny charitablo or public houofit, wo hopo to sco a Rood attendance.

Members of tho Good Intent Lodge are reminded that tho regular Lodge mooting has been postponed until Friday, November 11th.

Wo arc requested to remind persons who wish for refreshment stalls in Hie Domain that pormit requires to bo obtained at tho otllco of tho Town Clerk, Iligh-stroot.

Wo draw the attention of our readers to tho programme of a concut to bo held in tho Theatre Uoynl on Monday evening in uid of St. lion (liot'a Church Building l<'uiul. which appears in our advertising columns of to-duy.

Messrs Latchmore and Co. announce that they havo started business at 13, Custoina-stieot hast, as Custom house and Shipping Agonts, Accountants, Valuators, &c. Land and othor UKoncies aro also undertaken by the firm, books posted, and debts collected.

In our advertiaing columns will be found a Hat of services to bo held to-morrow, when special sermons will bo prouched tp young inon in connection with tho week of prayer and effort hold throughout tho world in connection with Young Mea'« Christian Associations.

Edward Loydon notifios in our adver tising columns that he has taken promises in Durham-Btroot East (formerly occupied by Messrs Ireland), whore ho intends conducting business ua an auctioneer and genorul conimia liion agent.

We aro roquestod to draw tho attention of our readers to an advertisement in another column announcing that a lecturo will bo deli vered to-morrow evening in the Baptist Church, Ponaonby, by tho Ituv. C. Carter, on "Tho Resurrection of Our Lord." undor tho auspices of tho Auckland Society for Promoting Chris tian Knowledge In a few rtuys Professor Aldis will lecturo cm " Miracles."

Thoro is a tino nhow of gontlomon's hats in tho window of Moore, hatter, Queon-strect. Tho prices are ronsonnhlu, and any gentleman customer cnu call in and tret his hut dressed free at churtje as often as ho views. This is a now departure, which will bo duly appreciated by the Auckland citizens.

Sewing Machineu tha bctt,—l), S. Chambers.

Our readers will find particulars of tho Alexiindni-Hticet Sunday-school anniversary ill our advoriisiiiK column. The Opera House Ims boon taken for the evening sc>rvieo. Tho other services an; held in the Ct'iuch. As about'.'OU scholurs will niiu Hiiccinl hymno, there should bo a large attendance.

Tho Ponsonby Choral Socioty's concorl, substituted for " Psyolio," in to bo given In tho Oildfellowu' Hall, I'onsnnby, next Thursday. Tliuprocriunmo, published in another column, is well Belceted. With tho exception of lliu orchestra, tho Fonsonby Society have not culled in any extratieoun aid, ami it spenks wall fur the vitality of tho Society that no complote and varied a musical molango can bo presented by them in public.

Particulars of Sunday services will bo found in tho usual column. Tho rolleetion at St. I'iiul'n Church will bo in aid of the Itiucesmn Pension Fund. Roy. Joseph Hobertsou will deliver a special lecturo to vouiik men to morrow evening in tho Uoronforrl stroot Church; subject, "]>oiii>luk and Honing tho Armour." At tho Young Icon's Dooms, in tho afternoon, liov. J. S. Hill will lecturo on "The Conversion of St. I'aul."

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NEW GUINEA. EXPEDITION.

Stirring Adventures of tho Thames Party.

Slaughter of Natives.

From tho log-book of the Wild Duck ox podition from Thames to New Guinea tho following particulars of an exciting adven ture hive been supplied :—

y" Monday, September 29.—R00, Lawlor mid Slitter, started in tlio bout for a reef about HoO yards to windward of tho vessel, and 50 yards off Cohmibier Point, arniod with two rillos and three revolvers. Six natives went with them in a cunoo to help to got fish, whilo about 15 more wero visibloon tho beach, Tho behaviour of tho natives looking suspicious, Hoe, aftor being about 20 minutes on the reef, ordored the anchor in the boat to go on board. Whilo getting the anchor in, tho six natives sprang suddenly into tho boat, two of thorn throw Lawlor over the bows and grappled him, trying to hold his head under wator to drown him. There was about 3 foot depth of water on tho rcof. Koe instantly caught up a riflo, whon two others seized him and throw him into tho water over tho stern, pinioning his arms and trying to drown him. The rifle fortunately wont off in tlfl struggle, tho report warning thoso on board tho vessel. Ono native sprang on Suttcr, who managed to got clear of him by knock ing him overboard with his fiat, whon another ono tackled him, trying to pinion his arms. Slitter caught up his ro volver in tho caso and struck his adversary in tho face with it, thus getting clear of him. The native thon went and tackled Koe. Suttor drew his rovolvor, but on looking round could eeo no one; Roo, Lawlor, and tivo natives being at the titno struggling under water. Tho first to come up was one of tho natives grappling Hoe. Sutter shot him with tho rifle, and re loaded, when Roo appeared with two natives holding on to him. Sutter shot ono with his revolver, and struck tho other over tho head with the butt of the rille—the blow, however, scorning to take no effect. Roe sprang in tho boat, and on looking round saw two natives holding Lawlor under water. Roo seized tho rifle, Sutter pulled the boat over the reef towards Lawlor, whilo the native whom Sutter had struck ovor the head picked up an oar and besran striking Roe and Sutter with it, who were so intent on saving Lawlor that they took no notice of tho firat three or four blows, until Sutter got knocked down off the thwart, when he took up tho revolver and shot the nativo. The two holding Law lor kept him between tho boat and thom selves, so that Roe dared not fire. Lawlor managed to get his head above wator a moment, and seeing Roe with his rifle pointed, gasped out, "Shoot, Sam, shoot, never mind killing me." Roe waited a few seconds, however, until he got the side of one of the natives clear of Lawlor, when he pulled the trigger, hitting the native under tho arm and killing him. The other native let go Lawlor and made for the shore. Lawlor, nearly drowned and quite un conscious, sank, when Suttor sprang out of the boat and held his head above wator, whilo Roe, fearing that the last nativo might tu»n in desperation on Suttor in the water, reloaded and shot him, thon poled the boat close to Lawlor, whon they lifted him in, black in the face and perfectly unconscious. The boat then made for the vessel, but could not come fast on account of one oar being lost. One of the natives who tackled Lawlor had a spear, which he wa3 trying to thrust into him. Lawlor, who had* ono arm free, was parrying the thrusts with it, but got two slight wounds in the stomach, a wound right throngh his hand, and two on tho arm. He managed at last to wrench the spear from the hand of tho native, who then sprang on him, trying to drown him. At the first of the h'ght, between four and five hundred natives appeared suddenly out of the bush, and started to rush down to the point, with tho evident intention of tackling tho boat's crow. Tho hands on board tho vessel, however, by continuous rapid firing among them on tho point, drove them back. As soon us tho whaleboat's crew woro alongside and Law lor lifted aboard we started to get the anchor up to get away, but had to knock off at the windlass to firo at the natives, who rushed out of the bush with the evident intention of getting into their canoes, of which we could see three, and tackling the vessel. Drove the natives back by quiok firing a second time, and got under weigh, shaping a course for Constance Island. It is im possible to estimate the loss of the natives, but it must have been considerable, as besides those shot on the reef, Roe had to keep the rifle going in the boat, while a | heavy continuous fire had to be kept up from the vessel to cover tho retreat of the i boat. On arriving at Constance Island wo ! found Captain Webb and Dan Rowan still I there, We learned from Captain Webb that it was at the same place that seven of > his crew, three white men and four China meD, were murdered and his vessel, the !

' Pride of the Logan,' plundered four years ago, he having no means at the time of firing a shot,"

CABLEGRAMS.

(BY CABLE—COPYRIGHT,)

OUTBREAK OF CHOLERA IN frARiS

PAkis, November 7.—,Twonty-ono cases of .cholera, .thirteen of which proved fatal', have occurred in this city since Wednesday last. Stringent precautions have been adopted by the authorities to prevent tho spread of the disease. Arrival of Aorangi. London, Noverabor 7.—Arrived at Ply mouth: Steamship Aorangi, from Lyttel ton, Sbpt. 27. Cholera In Paris. Paris, Novembor 6.—Some cases of cholera havo occurred hero, and tho out break has caused considerable alarm. The English Mediation in China. London, Novombor 7.—lt is currently stated here that direct negotiations for the settlement of affairs in the East have again been commenced by tho French and Chinese Governments. The rumours that tho British Govorment had offered to mediato between Fiance and China have proved to bo correct, ard an official announcement to that effect was made yesterday. Tho Case of Cannibalism. Prisoners Re commended to Moroy. The jury in the trial of Captain Dudley and Stephens, tho mate of tho yacht Mignonette, for tho murder of Richard Parker, rofcrrod tho caso to a special court, and recommended tho prisonors to mercy. Tho accused are now released on bail. Death of tho Right Hon. H. Fawoett. Tho Right Hon. Henry Fawoett, Post master-General, who has been suffering from a severe attack of pneumonia, died yestorday afternoon, aged 01. Fearful Boilor Explosion.—Many Killed and Injured. A disastrous boiler explosion occurred yesterday at Bileton, in Staffordshire. Four persons wore killed and twonty in jured. In tho House of Commons last night, the Franchise Bill camo up for consideration, and the sooond reading of tho measure was moved by Mr Gladstone. Additional Now Guinea Subsidy Refused. Melbourne, Saturday.—All the colonies except Victoria decline to double the pro posed contribution for New Guinea. The Government of Victoria, moroovor, is disin clined to agree to tho same without further information from Earl Derby. Payment of Legislators. Adelaide, this day.—ln .the Legislative Assombly yosterday afternoon the bill pro viding for tho payment of members was thrown out. Death from Small-pox. Melbourne, this day.—One of the small pox nationts at tho Sanatorium died from tho diseaso yesterday. Tasmania and New Hobakt, this day.—Tho L a , ( v; s Bombly yosterday afternoon ~ro'. ' sanction tho paymont of tho propor^ "" doublo contribution now required by 'h Imperial Government for tho annexation o New Guinea. Wreck or tho Uarquo Bnnnookbura. Bni.-uiANK, this day.—Nows has reached here that tho burquo Bannockburn, bound from Auckland to Normanton, Ihih gono ashoro on the northern coast, but it is ex pected slio will bo got off, and tho captain refuses to übandon her,

THE UNITED STATES PRESIDENCY.

Governor Clovoland Elected,

(BY CABLK-COPYRIGHT.)

London, November 7. In its issue this morning, tho "Daily News" publishes a telegram from its correspondent at Washington announcing tho election of Governor Clovoland to tho Presidency of tho United States.

LATER.

Clovoland's Eloctlon Confirmed.

Washinhto.v, Novpmbor 7.—General Glover Clovoland, tho Democratic candidate, has boen elected Prosidont of tho United States.

MAYORAL ELECTION.

TltK Returning Ollicor has received but ono nomination for tho otlice of Mayor of Auck land for tho coming year, viz., William Richard Waddol, nominated as a candidato by Mr J. C. Firth and Mr D. H. McKonzio. ftc other citizen haH boon named for tho ollico, so there is every probability that Mr Waddel will again be elected to the Mayoral chair.

SPORTING NEWS

Tho C.J.C. Spring Mooting.

Chkistcuukch, this day. Liverpool was tho medium of strong opposition last night, and after being laid at 40 to 10, he rapidly receded, as much as 7 to 1 being at ono time laid against him, but the best prico at Tattcrsall's during tho night was 250 to 50. This is duo in a groat moasuro to tho idoa that Ugly Buck is in tho eamo interest, and tho latter was in stalled a firm favourite at 3 to 1. Lady Ev«loyn was also bofriendod whon anything over 3 to 1 was to be obtained. Black Roso at 5 to 1, and Cariton at Gto 1 wero most fancied. Van guard, for tho Cup, wns quoted at 50 to 20, but there appears to bo but little money in the market for him.

The following aro tho latest quota tions : — Now Zealand Cup: 5 to 2 against Vanguard, 5 to 1 against Nelson, 8 to 1 against Sou-wester, 10 to 1 against Lady Evelyn, 12 to 1 against Necklace, Tim Whiffler, Leonora, Johnny Faulkner, and Ike. Derby :3to 1 against Ugly Buck and Lady Evelyn ; 5 to 1 agst Black Rose ; fi to 1 agst Carlton ; 8 to 1 agst Fusilior ; 10 to 1 othors.

"Sir Launcolot's" Tips.

" Sir Launcelot " in yesterday's " New Zealand Koferee" gives the following tips:—

NewZealind Cup.—Sou'-woster, Nelson, Tim Whitllor ; with Vanguard oloee up. Deudv.—Liverpool, Lady Evelyn, Fusi lior.

Wellington', thia day. — Salvage and Kingaak have been scratched for all engage ments at the Wellington Kacing Club Meeting.

MINING NEWS.

(by telegraph.—own correspondent).

Thames, thia day. Waiotahi. —At the monthly retorting, which took place to-day, tho manager ob tained lb'Sozs. lSdwts. gold, the roHult of 200 tons quartz. Lone Hand. —Gribble, tributer, banked 7£ozs. Pinafoke.—Delahunty, tributer, crushed a parcel of atono for lljozs. Cambria. —It is understood the directors have decided upon the wise course of sink ing tho shaft for another level while con tinuing operations as usual at tho 230 feet level.

Cambria.—An important discovery was mado during the night in the eastern drive at the 230 feet level, which ap pears to presage the continuance of the run of gold in that direction. Wheu breaking down the lode, the man ager secured thirty pounds of speci mens of excellent quality, and gold remains in tho face. The lode is intact from tho present face to the boundary, a distance of several huudrod feet.

Sir Walter Scott (Karanganake).—The manager has 3130zs of amalgam on hand, and roports that tho principal workings are looking well.

EXCURSIONS ON MONDAY.

Fob tho Princo of Wales's Birthday, which is to be observed as a general holiday on Monday fir^t, the following excursions aro announced, in addition to the railway trip to the Show and sports at Elloralie:—The Clansman and Wai taki, st.samers, go to Waiwera the steamers Macgrcgor and Wellington to Kawau, with ban sof music and other attractions for plea sure-seekers. The Field Naturalists' Club have chartered the Tainui for a trip to the island of Waibeke ; the Salvationists have similarly en paged tho Glenelg for a sail to Motutapu : St. James's Presbyterian Church have resolve I to go by ,ha new steamer Birkenhead to Lake Takapmia : the Tongariro is to run special trips to St. Helier's Bay; while the Thames steamers Anne Milbank and Rotomahana are announced to take the public to aud from the Wbau Regatta. The North Shove and Northootv' steamers will altorun to the favourite resorts on tlie other side of theharhourat short intervals during the day, and will no doubt be largely patronised. Readers are referred to our adver tising columns for fuller particulars.

AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIA TION.

The Annual Show.

Prouidcnt: Mr Thos. Morrin. Vice-Presi dent: Mr, W..F. Buckland.: Treasurer: Mi Alfred Buckland. Committee: Messrs J. Bain bridge, J. M. iClark, A.> E. Isaacs, James Wallace. R..Bcnt, T. Short, J. Wills, J. Dil worth, i\.. Lawry, J. Phillipps, Bycroft, J. Douglas, John Lamb, Every Maclean, A. Anderson, A. Dunwoodto, J. I. A, Philson, J. H. Wallaco, D. Nolan, It. Proud, S. Morrin, Atkin. Secretary: Mr Win. Percival.

Among local fixtures tho annual Show of the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Asso ciation holds a. foremost place. In the general interest which it excites it contests the honours with that popular aquatic festival on tho bright waters of the Wai tomata, with which Anniversary Day is inseparably associated in the minds of citizens. Nor even does it yield place in this respect to the Summer Kace Meeting at Ellerslio, held though tho latter bo in tho heart of the merry-making and money spending season of tho year, and enhanced in attractiveness as it doubtless is by tho possibilities of lucrative speculation upon tho issue of the Cup race. So far as its immediate effect upon tho industrial pro gress of tho community is concerned, tho Show certainly transcends in utility and public importance) tho sporting carnival, nnd oven tho Kegatta must suffer by com parison. By its liberal awards of trophies and prize-monoy, tho Association supplies a powerful incentive to tho attainment of ex collenco in the gradual improvement of our studs, flocke,and hords from the yearly con coureo of competitive farmers and breedors upon the Show grounds at Greenlane, arises that spirit of emulation which is a surer stimulus to rapid advancement than the de sire for sordid Cain. Coincidcntly, and in tho same way, the importers and manufac turers of labour-saving machinery and the promoters of struggling or successful local industries compete in the effort to assort or maintain a business repute throughout tho provincial district. Nor can one easily overlook or lightly appraise the value of the benefits which must result from tho meeting together of producers and customers—of townsmen and country residents—and the comparison of notes which each class is able to make with the other. The suggestion of the fact at any rate willawaken a train of ready reflections in any thoughtful mind. In short, the Show presents the one grand opportunity of tho year whereby both agriculturist and manufacturer may, under tho most favour able circumstances, display their respective commodities, and at tho same time strike a contrast in quality and practical usefulness with those of their rivals.

A retrospect extending over tho past fourteen or fifteen years cannot fail to pro duce a mingled sentiment of surprise and pleasure at tho steady and accelerating growth of local industry and agricultural enterprise which has been associated with tho continual expansion of the yearly Show?. From very small and modest beginnings, fittingly typioal of therestricted Bcopo of fanning operations and tho in fantilo Btago of manufacturing industry which markoi tho time, tho Show has gradually assumed a magnitude that in legi timato causo for prido. It has advanced pari patsu with tho extension of sottle ment, tho increaeo of population, and the rise of tho people in material prosperity. At tho eamo timo, ramifications havo pushed out further and further from tho centro as communication by rail and water with the moro distant country districts became improved. With tho flight of timo theso means of communication will bo mul tiplied and still furthor improved until the Show can bo pointed to as thoroughly representative of tho on lire provincial dis trict. Local dhows hold periodically in the various townships from Russell to Gisborne, and from tho Kaipara to tho Waikf.to,witl then act as its feeders and auxiliaries, v/hilo at Auckland onco a year tho pick of our live stock, tho triumphs of our farm produce, the excellenco of our dairies, and the best efforts and latest developments of our industrial skill will bo displayed. Tho present Show, however, is by no moans representative oithor of the province or of the city and its immediately contiguous districts. For some roason which is best known to themselves, the Committee havo this year broken with tho popular traditions of tho past, and adopted the Bhort sighted expedient of cutting down the prizo money to the lowest possible limit. Thus tho first prizes in tho more important classes, such as blood stock and pedigroo cattlo and sheep, amount to only LI each, or, if tho exhibitor prefer, a silver medal, while tho winners of socond prizes are opon to tho choico of a, half-sovereign or a bronze medal. This is paltry and nig gardly in tho extreme. Seeing that the Association derives great emolument from tho Show in the shape of entry fees and ad mipsion charges, as well as from tho sale of their privileges, tho least that can bo ex pected is that it should cff:r ample en couragement to exhibitors. People are not likely to put themselves to groat inconveni ence, and pay entry and transit fceij in ad ditian, on tho mere chance of olf'taining prizes which are utterly incommensurate with the mental worry, physical trouble, and monotary outlay involved in competing for thorn. Tho exhibitors and tho public combined constitute the success of the Show, and it tho Agricultural and Pastoral Association are disposed to re strict thoir popularity by meting out with a penurious hand from a well-filled ox chequer their prize-money, then they must give place to Bomo other generous body imbued with a more generous and pro gressive spirit.

The cheese-paring policy has been carried out with a relentless hand, as the mere statement that the total prize-money offered is LSOO 15s less than last year will abundantly show. In 1883 the large amount of LBl9 was disbursed in prizes, and this year tho expenditure for that pur pose is confined to LUIS 15s, which is allocated as follows :—

. The effoct of this wholesale reduction oi prize-money is at once strikingly notice able in the number of exhibits, which aro considerably less now than during any pre vious occasion since 1878. With the single exception of sheop, of which there is an in crease of some 50 exhibits, due to the large representation made by tho New Zealand Stud and Pedigree Stock Company ; the entries all round are marked by a decided diminution in number. The miscellaneous oxhibits have dwindled down in one year from 180 to SO, the cattle have fallen in number from 116 to 70, and the display of New Zealand manufactures and produce has shrunk from 59 exhibits to I—the irre pressible Herbert H. Smith. It is useless to pursue the comparison further. Tho fol lowing tabulated statement of comparative returns for the past six years will show the contrast at a glance:— '79 '80 '81 '82 'S3 "Si Horses 112 12i 126 115 iftj joi Cattle 120 91 98 S3 US 70 Sheep P9 63 77 79 « 1,17 Poultry and Pigcona 37 42 72 90 r>7 101 N.Z. Manufactures andProduco .. 58 85 88 !9 59 1 Dogs 11l 129 83 73 103 77 Miaocl. Exhibits .. 89 0(i IGO 175 180 80 TotalU .. ..COS 629 704 095 783 sjjg Tho prospects of dirty weather which an overcast sky and a rising wind afforded last night, were happily belied this morning, and as the day grew older the lato promise of a fine day became assured. From an early hour exhibitors of stock, produco and goods were at work upon tho ground, and as the tirnt instalment of visitors by rail did not arrivo until 10 minutes to 11, they had the ground to themselves for a longer period than usual. The irregular running of the trains in holi day time has always been a sore point with the public, and this year it seems as if it were to be worse than usual. Par exemple, the 10 a.m. train left the Auckland station at a quarter-past the hour, and after lengthy frequent stoppages at the inter vening stations, reached Greenlarie at io.no.

Tiia first thing to arreat the visitor's attention is the nioajjrc display of agricul tural implements us compared with tho magnificent exhibition of last year, and. with but few exceptions the same falliiig-off was perceptible in the other departments. As the judges did not commence their work until close upon 12 o'clock, we reserve the prize list until Monday, and for the

present content ourselves with giving a particularised notice of the various sections of exhibits: — . HORSES. Blood Stock.—Judges: Colonel Fraser and Mr Redgate. Stewards: Mossrs \V. Mc- Laughlan and E. P. Donnelly. Dhaugiit Hoksks.-Judges : Messrs Wilkin son, 1(083. Overt on, mid Thos. Belcher. Stewards: Messrs W. Mussoy and X J. Wills.

Taking the horses generally the show is eomcwliat inferior in numorical strength to that of last year. The qualify, however, is well maintained. There is but slight difference to note in tho blood stock, 15 animals being exhibited as against 16 in ISB3. ■ Visitors miss tho sym metrical, form and grand proportions of the champion sire Musket among tho entires, but Leolinus is in magnificent condition, Hippocampus in vastly improved con dition, Fitz-Hereules and King Quail make up for tho absence of tho son of Toxopho lite. Tho change in Hippocampus is very marked. Last year lie looked a regular "rag," but he has sinco been brought into splendid condition. King Quail also looks at his best. Leolinus, of course, carries off first prize, for there could bo no doubt as to his superiority, and Hippocampus takes second honours, with Fife; Hercules third. There is a nice show of handsome yearling colts, three of the four exhibited being Musket's progeny, while the fourth is by Ariel. The light bay colt out of Atalanta though theyoungestof the quartette, is the most promising, exhibiting even now tho action of the true racer. Kr Thomas Morrin's colt out of Ouida is also an attractive youngster. ThoN. Z. S. and P. S. Company's Atalanta and Petroleuse, and Mr T. Morrin's Pungawcrewcre are the only blood marcs with foals at feet, and Atalanta and her young scion (a nice colt with fino head and long rein) look tho win ners. Mr John Leonard's 2 year old filly is well-grown, and is likely to mako a name on the turf when a littlo older. Mr reroivnl's Lady Lons dale in also a well-doveloped and pretty animal. Tho only yearling filly shown is one ty Musket out of Erycina,beloni;ing to the N.Z S. and P.S. Co. Its pedigroe needs no cataloguing ; no one can mistake tho blood. In quality the draught stock seems to be up to tho high-water mark of last year, but there is a'notablo falling-off in tho number of exhibit*. Six imported entries are shown, all of them being in grand condition. Tho N.Z.S. and P.S. Co.'s Loch Fergus is decidedly the best, and the judges had little difficulty thereforo in awarding him the prize. Mr Alexander Bell's Lord Derby, which has greatly improved in appearance, is worthily entitled to tho second prize, which it has received. Garrett Bros, also show a nice animal in Lord Avon dale. Tho five colonial-bred entries reflect no discredit upon the place of their nativity. As for the 3 and 2 year-old entries, they show a decline from last year's exhibits, whilo the yearling entires arc above the mark, a nice littlo fellow by Elgin, and belonging to Mr J, Bainbridge, being particularly deserving of notice There are no geldings of 1, 2, or 3 years old. Of the 3 imported marcs in foal the best appears to be one shown by Mr .lu.s. Hunt, but it is much harder to discriminate among tho G colonial-bred ones. Mr J. Dougald shows a good 3 year-old filly, and Mr Robert Hall a well-mado and largely developed 2 year-old one, its groat strength being exemplified in the shortness of its neck. Mr Robert Wallace's yearling lll ly ulrso docs credit to her owner. There is a good show of dry marcs and a fair show of pairs of heavy draught horses, Messrs Hammond and Byron's geldings being t!io best in thiscatcgory. Mr John Lamb is like wise represented by a t'mo draught gelding. Of express and light-cart horses, tho turn-out, though limited to four, is really firstckies. Messrs E. Mitchelson and Co., Clos-o Bros., \V. T. Whitloy, and the Auckland Timber Company are the owners, and their horses, besides being in tiptop condition, are pro vided with new express waggons and bran new harness. The show of carriage-horses is miserably small —only three exhibits. Mr Samuel Morrin used to be facile prinveps in this cla<-s, but. this year hia name docs nob figure upon this section of the catalogue Of roadsters tho show must also be pronounced poor on the whole. From tho number of hacks and hunters one sees at the periodical meets of tho Pakuranga Hunt Club and at the races from timo to time wo should have anticipated more than twico the number of entries there arc. Tho classes in which there is most comprtition are hacks, ladies' horses, cobs, and boys' ponies.

CATTLE.

Judges : Messrs Lamb, K. Wallace, D. Andcr son, and lien Coiner. Stewards: Messrs J. Bainbridge, John Wyllic, and A, Anderson.

Although the entries for cattle are far less numerous-than at last years Show, the Class of the exhibits are quite equal, if not of a superior character. Last year the total ex hibitsnurobercd 11.0, of which the New Zea land Stud Company contributed nolesß than 50. This year the number has declined to 05, of which the Stud Company contribute 25, so that on each occasion their stock has comprised almost one-half of the entire ex hibits. Indeed tho Stud Company, in many classes aro the only exhibitors. Their cattle 3ro almost invariably splendid animals, and would be very difficult to surpass. Amongst shorthorn cattlo, the aged bulls especially, are beautiful stock, and are in superb condition. There are three entries in this class ; all from the Stud Company. The first prize has been awarded to 2nd Duke of Cambridge, roan, calved July 4, 1874, get by Duke of York, dam Lady Fragrant. Tho socond prize lias fallen to "gh Baron Ruby," roan, calved November 27, IS7S, got by Duke of Gloucester 7th, dam Oxford Koso. For tho best bull 2 years old and undor 3 yeara old, the first prizo In a been awarded to tho Waikato Land As3o ctation's Caradus, calved Soptcmber 16, ISS2. This animal secured Ist prizo at la-it year's Show, when he beat tho same two others against which he was entered to day, viz., the Stud Company's Caliph (2nd prize), and sth Duke of Cambridge. The honour is all the grer.ter when it is noticed that tho two latter are by 2nd Duke of Cambridge, which was awarded first prize in the class for aged bulls. The New Zealand Stud. Company have carritd off both first and second prizo for 1-year old bulls, both being by the prize-winner for aged bulls. There aro five entries for "the best cow," of which the Stud Com pany contributed four, and carried off first prizo with Bracelet, and the second prize with "Bertha 3rd." For "the best heifer, 2 years old," only the Stud Company exhibit, and their entries include " Princess 2nd," which was awarded Ist prize at the previons show, when entered with 6 months old heifers. The Waikato Land Association showed a few fino cattle in other classes, notably in the class for 1 year old heifers in which they aro represented by Miss Maggie, out of Maggie, by Sir Every. Against her the New Zealand Stud Company exhibit "Mentaline 3rd" which is by a previons prize winner. For the best family the Stud Company exhibit a very handsomo collection, including the Duke of Newcastle, Lady Constant, and 3 of her progeny, which are exhibited for tho Champion prizo only. In Hera fords tho majority of the entries nro also made by the Stud Company, tho only othor competitor being Richard Reynolds. The heifors are all nice cattb of their res pective classes, evenly fleshed and ad mirably adapted for brooding purposjs. For Devons, tho entries uro all in tho name of VV. P. Barrow, and the cattle five in number, and fino-looking animals, which will no doubt receive duo attention. Amongst the Jersoy'e, Aldornoy's and Guernsey's, T. Morrin and J. M. Clarke contribute each three exhibits, and Captain Herald one. The entry made by the latter is a splendid animal of very ferocious appearance, and is attracting bghio attei J tion. In the other Classes entries aro made by the Waikato Land Association, R. and W. Hellaby, R. Reynolds, i>. Hall, R, Best, R. Graham, T. Patton, John Leonard, J. Bcasly, and A. E, Isr.acs. Many of thesD entries deserve special mention, but ■ space will not at present permit. For tho special prize, a silver cup given by E. Porter and Co., tho following have entered : —A. E.lsaacs, J. Beesloy, Robert Graham, Robert Hall (2), Thomas Patton, and J. Lonnard (2). Tho cattlo, on tho wh le, are receiving much attention, and so diffi cult is it to decide on which should get prizes in difforent classes that a good deal of small wagers are being laid pending the decision of the judges. The Duke ol Newcastle, which is entered with the Stud J Company's "family," took Champion prize ' 3 yeara ago at Sydney, while the Bth Baron ', Raby (Ist prize in aged bulls) got Ist prize at the last Auckland Agricultural Show. {

SHEEP. Judges: Messrs 0. Shipherd and C. Storey. Stewards : Messrs J. Wyllie, C. Porcy, and J Wills.

The exhibits of sheep this year aro par ticularly good, and contrast very favourably both in number and quality with the animals exhibited last year. The total number of ■ exhibits is 134, ac against 103 at the pro-' vious exhibition. Tho JeruHnjv exhibitor if! tha N"ow.Zc.i!;wul fiUid and IV-ai;vßue Stork Company, which send no fewer than 55 ex hibits. .Mtor ihis Company, in number and excellence :if exhibit;;, eiujie Me<sr-' .!. .'.'. I and VV. ivj. Dout'iiiN and Messrs K. and X Maclean. The Waikato Land Association Mr J. Hayr, Mr Bollard, Mr P. E. Coates Mr James Wallace, Mr G. H. Selby, and Messrs A, and J, McNiccol, are also con

...^yi:iv-.:.v :■■- % •'.,>■ ~-:....-^ ,■•'-: siderable exhibitors. There are eight pecs of LincolnSj the largest exhibitors of this variety being the Now Zealand Stud and Pedigree Stock Company and Messrs J. A. and W. M. Douglas. The twg classes for rams are very well contested there being no fewer than eight entries for the purse offered for the best ram of any age, and seven entries in Class 90. For best ram under 18 months, the majority of these exhibits show .all the. good points valued by the sheep-masters of England ,and the exhibitors aro deserving of the highest praise for the excellent con dition of the animals. North New Zealand agriculturists have been accused of being very conservative with regard. to the adoption of innovations. How they have gained that unenviable reputation it is hard to say, but we question very much if they aro entitled to it. It is scarcely a year since our London correspondent pointed out that Southdown mutton was the article that commended itself most strongly to tho appetites of Londoners, and urged the colonial meat exporters to pay some atten tion to tho breeding of Southdowns. On turning up the catalogue of la«t year's show we find that in tiie Southdown section there were only three poorly competed-for classes and the animals had nothing particular to commend them. This year there are no fewer than 12 exhibits of Southdowns, and tho qnali'yis really;excellent. Messrs R. and R. Maclean are the largest exhibitors in this section, and their enterprise is worthy of the highest commendation. Tho only exhibitors of Leicesters are the New Zealand Stud and Pedigree Stock Company and Mr James Hayr. The ewes exhibited by the pompany are particularly deserving of mention, one pen in Class 100 striking us as a good deal beyond the ordinary. The competition in all the classes of Shropshire Downs is good. A ram exhibited by Mr George Ballard, but bred in Warwickshire, England, attracted a good deal of notice, as also did the fine animals in the pens of the Waikato Land Association and the New Zealand Stud and Pedigree Stock Company. Ewes imported by tho Company, and by Mr Ballard are fine - looking animals. i The response to the offer of a silver cup | valued at 15 guineas by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company for the best pen of 10 fat sheep suitable for the frozen meat trade (to be bred and fattened by the 1 exhibitor), has been very satisfactory, j Messrs G. H. Selby, It. and B. Maclean, and the Waikato Land Company all sending I pens. The conditions of the award, that j the animals when dressed shall not exceed I 701b5., necessitated great care in the selec tion of the exhibits, and so far as our know ledge carries us, the exhibitors have no reason to be ashamed. Three out of eight of tho classes of fat sheep are well competed for, though the animals scarcely came up to the standard of some of those shown last year. The largest exhibi tors aro Messrs Selby, 11. and E. Maclean, A. and J. McNiccol, and the Waikato Land Company.

We shall continue our description of the Show in our next issue.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(BY TJSLEGIIAPH.-SPECIAL REPORTER).

I'llncss of a Councillor.

Wellington, this day. Hon. Mr Norsk, a prominent member of tho Upper House was found yesterday morning lying on the floor of tho House* Hia conditian was such that on the recom mendation of Dr. Grace he was taken to the Hospital. Direct Mall Steamers and Auckland. Mr Peacock yesterday asked his question respecting the number of trips to be made by the direct steamers to each port. Sir Julius Vogel said that the choico of ports at which steamers should call would be left to the discretion of the Company, and would no doubt be decided on tho basis of which ports olFored tho largest amount of trade. Evening Sitting. Considerable progress was made at the evening sitting with the various bills that aro being pushed through by the Govern ment. Wi Pero talked against time upon the report of the committee appointed to draw up reasons for declining to accept the Legislative Council's amendment to the Native Lands Alienation Bill, but the report was finally adopted. Sir G. Iff. O'Rorko 111. Sir G. M. O'Rorke has been absent from tho House for two days. lam told that he is so seriously ill that two doctors are at tending him. A Big Mistake. A peculiar mistake occurred in connec tion with the Greymouth Harbour Bill. The C'.erk filled in £100,000 instead of £150,000 as the amount, and Greymouth looses £50,000 by the error. A special bill will probably be introduced to rectify the mistake. Keturn of Members. The pre?ent arrangement is that the Hinemoa shall leave at 8 o'clock to-night. If she does she will arrive in the Manukau about midnight on Sunday. Massacre of Innocents. No less than 30 bills, which have been ad vanced to various stages, hove been dropped. A Maori Minister. Tho Native Minister yesterday informed Taiaroa that tho question of appointing a Minister or Ministers of the native race was now under the consideration of Govern ment. Telegraph Lines to Auckland. Considerable annoyance has been caused during tho present session by the number of times on which the telegraph com munication between Auckland and Wel lington has been interrupted. Evening newspaper telegrams have been frequently sacrificed. Mr Peacock drew the atten tion of Government to the matter yester day, and Sir Julius Vogel said they were considering the best means of an alterna tive wire connection between the two places. Return of Auckland Members. J It was arranged yesterday that tho Hinemoa should not proceed North this year, but should take the Governor to Lyttslton, Auckland members going by Sunday's steamer. This arrangement has, however, since been upset, and the Hinemoa is under order to leave for Manukau to night. Land Grants for Military Services. Hon. Mr Ballanco stated, in reply to Mr Secldon yesterday, that the whole of the claims for grants of land for military services would be taken into consideration during the recess, with the object of seeing what could bo done in the matter.

FIRE ON A COAL HULK.

Some excitement was caused about 8.20 this morning by tho appearance of the Union Company's hulk, Clara Hargreaves, enveloped in thick smoke. It was immedi ately concluded that a fire had broken out, and several boats were rowed off with men willing to render any necessary aid. Mr Bis 3, clerk to the Union Company, went off to the vessel with four men from Queen street Wharf.and Mr Priesfey.of the Auck land Thnbor Company, also went off with, three men from Customhouse-street West. The latter took with them half-a-dozen buckets, which were likely to be necessary, the fire evidently having a good hold of the vessel. When these crews arrived on the hulk they found smoke issuing from the hatchway, while about 20ft. of the bulwarks on the starboard side were burnt to tho deck. A plentiful supply of water was soon poured on the burning timber and into the vessel's hold, where the coal was ignited, and at the expiration of half an-hour all danger was at an end, and the damage done proved slight. Captain Burgess, Chief Harbour-master, Captain Fisher, Deputy Harbonr-master, and Cap tain Clayton, Lloyd's surveyor, visited the vessel,'and saw that every precaution was taken to prevent any fresh outbreak. The coal hulk had in about 100 or 150 tons of Bay of Islands coil, and it is supposed that the fire accidentally arose amongst it.

TELEGRAMS.

Cambkidok, this day. — The Land Court adjourned yesterday to Ngaruawahia to hear some subdivision and succession cases there. The sitting will commence on Tues day, but will not continue long. About £60 has already been collected for the parents of the unfortunato children burned to death on Thursday. - ;_".



Clusaes.

■n

Prizes.

Total.

Horses Cattle Shcop l'ig» Poultry Pigeons Kubblts .. Hogs Dairy Produce and Preserved Jlcat Implements Carriagoa .. N.Z.Mnnufaetures and Produco ..

4 10 3 1 1 1 1

" £ *.* d.,£ 8. d. E s. d. J5 0 01 22 10 0! 67 !0 0 41 0 0 20 10 0! Cl 10 0 ) W 0 li 31 0 0 Efl 0 0 I 21 0 0 10 10 01 SI 10 0 17 10 0 8 15 0 20 a 0 B 15 0 2 17 G| S 12 G 0 15 Oj 0 7 6 1 2 6 7 lo Oj 3 17 6 11 12 G \ 9 15 0| it 17 g! li 12 6 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 21210 nior, s b':liTTfi~~o

| 1

Totals ..';

'32'



THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). NOTICE. !f» The Business of this Sooioty, which has been hitherto conducted as a District Agency, i will in future be carried on as a SPECIAL if BRANCH, at the Offices of the Socioty, NO. 139, QUEEN-STREET, ',■--. ■ in charge of Mr Herbert Devebik, who haa I been appointed Resident Secretary. i ' By order of the Board. §Jv- .—.- - 11. O. 11. liYALL., - ■ '. General Secretary. fe*B> Auckland. Ist November, 18S1. | TDICHMOND TTILL. 5 0 CHOIC E~Tl"l OTME NT S FOR SALE, ON EASY TERMS. . J. T. BOYLAN, j Colonial Bank. LITHOGRAPHS NOW READY. CH. HUXTABLE, M D.. » MASTBr. IN SURGERY, ' 9 Haa Removed to WellosltiyrStreet East, one doors from Symor Js-street. : . At Home fob Consultation, 8 to 9.30 a.m., 2 p.m., 6 to 7.30 pm. .■ i At Kino and Son's, Queen-street, 11.30 a.m. I At Robinson's, Che:uist, Pabnell, i p.m. . Public Vaccination every Friday, at King's. FEATHER DYEING OR CLEANING PAR EXCELLENCE. ! STKAW HATS AND BONNETS PERFECTLY CLEANED, DYED, 03 ALTERED. ■ Quickness of Execution and Moderate Coat specially considered. MRS D. P. FISHER, B For many years in business in Wellington, and ■! wall known in several parta of the colony, do ": sires to intimate the opening of premises at ORAM'S BUILDINGS, Corner of WEHiESLET AND HOBSON STREETS, On the line of Tramway. In the art of Dyeing Mrs Fisher acknowledges ■ no superior in'tne colonies, and admits of veny « few equals. |;,Mk Alfred Smith ARCHITECT (FBLioW?tqr;iHi! Royal Institute), - '• lt ' r *■ it&S-'REMOVED . ■£■'■■:. -^f-0- TO 08..%HORTLAND-3TREET. GO TO ■ mHE I%TELBOURNE "TVRAPBRY ' ' AND r^LOTHING /COMPANY, QUEBN-STREKT, FOB I NEW AND FASHIONABLE DRAPERY :: NEW AND FASHIONABLE DRAPERY I NEW AND FASHIONABLE DRAPERY I NEW AND FASHIONABLE DKAPBRY AND CLOTHING. AND CLOTHING. AND CLOTHING. . . AND CLOTHING. • H ALL GOODS AT WHOLESALE PRICES. The M.L. & C. CO. Sell STERLING GOODS ONLY, and NO RUBBISH. I The Establishment is Lighted Throughout by 50 Incandescent ELECTRIC LA HI PS. TERMS CASH. i; THE MELBOURNE DRAPERY AND v' CLOTHING COMPANY IB Call yonr attention to their ExtensiTe Stock pGENEfiAL DRAPERY and CLOTHING, I If,-.; ■ . Which they I . ' BELL AT WHOLESALE PRICES. AND CIB, PARIS II Bacll PieOS GUARANTEED by the namo II SES"I^ 1"4 the wet«htof bUvot the?SS M- ttknmed. Buyers -wanting good value ara^i m Tlßedtoget CHRIBTOFIfi'S PLATE. Miife -i ,„ -Wholesale Awnoy— Wjy M». KUabetlisfcSrt. Melbonrn*



T riOSGRAVE AND riO., 204 and 206, QUEHN-STREET. All persons are invited to Inspect tho Stock without boing solicited to pur chase, J. COSGIIAVE AND CO. Beg to announce that thoy have now opened up their SPRING and SUMMER SHIPMENTS, All of which have been bought with great caro and judgment, and in pur suance of thoir rule of busincßS they have marked them at THE SMALLEST REMUNERATIVE PROFIT. As it is well-krown, tho usual practico is to chargo exorbitant prices cany in tho soason, to allow for possible los 3at the end. J. OOSGRAVE AND CO. Do not intend to retain their Goods on the shelves, but to run out their Ship ments at a MINIMUM OF PROFIT. They are now ehowing a Magnificent St°°ko( DRESS GOODS- Ottomans, Epinglcs, Drap d'Etc, Toilo de Hiiro, Soudan Suitings in Plain and Stripes, with Hrochti and Shot Silks and Satins to match, with an endless variety of other textures, all DECIDEDLY CHEAP. In the FANCY DEPARTMENT They aro showing an Imnionge Stock of the very Choicest Hosiery, Collarettes, Handkerchiefs, and Laces. THE GLOVE AND SUNSHADE DEPARTMENTS Are roploto with tho most Elegant Novel ties, all of which will bo found EXCEEDINGLY CHEAP. Particular attentiorfis directed to tho LADIES' DEPARTMENT. In which wo aro showing some very Beautiful Goods in Pans Millinery, Mantles, aud Dust Cloaks. Noto tho address— J. COSGRAVE AND CO., 291 and 206, Queon-atrcoU DR. C. NEWBERRY COBBETT, M.8., M.S., EDINBURGH (Late Resident Physician, Accouohour, Rotunda Hospital. Dublin, &0., &c), ALFRED-STREET, ALBERT PARK, Near Choral Hall. Hours of Consultation. At Horns: 9-11 n.m., 6-7, and 8-9 p.m. At Mr Aickin's Pharmacy, Queen-Btreet: 12-1, Mid 4-5 p.m. Special practice in Midwifery and Diseases of Women and Children. Chief Post-office, Auckland. Mails will Close as under :— Tins Day. For New Plymouth and Southorn Ports, per Stormbird at 1.20 p.m. For Greymouth, por Oinapore. at 5 p.m. Monday. 10th inst. For Whitiangi, Upper Mill, and Tairua, per Glonelg, at 8 p.m. For Waiwcra, per Clansman, at 8 a.m. For Kawau. per Wellington, at 8 a.m. For Coromondel, per Coromondel. Nt S a.m. For Thames, per jHotoniahana, at 8 a m. Tuesday, 11th mat. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, Matakana, and Warkworth. por Koso Casey, at 10 a.m. For Taranaki and Southern, Ports, por Wanaka, at 1 p.m. Per Zealandia, as follow: For Navigators Islands, Sandwich Islands. United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Contral, and South America, and British and Foroign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For Money orders, registered lotters and newspapors, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra feo of oix pence in addition to tho postage, will be received by tho Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will be due in London on Satur day, December 20. For Russell, Kawakawa. Whangaroa, and Mongonul, per Clansman, at 5 p.ui. For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotlki, por Wellington, at 5 p.m. For Wlumsarci Hoads, Parua, Waipu, Whan garei, Kmno, and Mangapai, per Macgregor, at 5 p.m. For Manga wai and Kai waka.per Ruby, at 5 p.m. N.B.—Monday, 10th instant, will be observed as a Postal Holiday in lieu df Sth instant. Tho Mails that are usually mode up on that day (aftor early mails) will bo closed at 8a m. A delivery of Town Letters will be mado at delivery countor on Saturday. Bth instant, bftween 7 and 8 p.m. Sunday hours will be observed in private box lobby. Note.—Pos'-offlce receiving boxes havo been established at Mr Gillnmn's, Ponsonby Road, and at Mr Tyor's. Upper Sj mond-strect These will bo cleared twico daily. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief P.ostofflco,Auckland.



TW"EW ZEALAND CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR MAIL ON 11th INST. NEW ZEALAND FLORAL CHRISTMAS CARDS. POHUTUKAWA, RATA, KOWHAI, AXE AXE, CLEMATIS, MANUKA. SET OF SIX ONE SHILLING. UPTON & CO., Booksellers and Statioseks. rifIELTJENHAM BEACH, NORTH \J SHORE.—Sea Bathing Machines, as In Kngland; the only place in New Zealand. Bathing all through the Summer. "jS" 0 T i C I". Counters, Shelves, Glass Cases, Desks. Drawers, Pigeon-holes, Cupboards and Fit tinga of every description executed at the shortest notice, for lowest prices, by J. M. Hablett. Builder, Fort-street. JAMES REID, Eden Terrace, having disposed of his Business, all Accounts un paid on the Ist December will be handed over to a Solicitor for Collection.—James Reid. nEVONSfI IRE CREAM. Devonshire Cream In 6d and Is tins, fresh every day at Devonshire Dairy, Karangahape Road and Ponsonby Road.—AMBURY & ENGLISH. "W" 0 T I C E. One Pound Reward will be paid for such in formation as will identify the person who placed about a drayload of Broken Bottles and other Rubbish on the Harp of Erin Road near Ono hunga. ROBERT HALL, Chairman of Board. ADIES.— 20 doz. Prize Medal Leglet Pnmella Boots, only 6s per pair. Coma early!— Economy Boot Shops, Victoria and Grey streets, fkRINK "WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS, the purest XJ stimulant in tho world. Invaluablrflor the liver and kidneys. npHB best internal disinfectant is Wolfe's x SOHNAPP's.theparostspiritknown. Beware of imitations. CJENTIMENTAL LITTLE GIRL TEN kJ YEARS(OLD.-Why, papa, wo will all be dead before the sixty years have passed it you get an Allotment in Paten'p No. 2 Leasehold. HURRY UP I Or you won't bo in time for tho os 6d made-up Coatuniest— At S. Coombes and Co.'a Sale. I mo STUDENTS AND AMATEURS OF -L ART.—An Advanced Class for the practice of Painting in Oil and Watefbolours. Ficrure and Landscape. Mr B. A. GIFFOKD, Gold Medal list of the Royal Academy, who has lately come to reside in Auckland, is desirous of forming Classes as above indicated, should encourage ment offer, warranting the required outlay.— Address Park Road, Graf ton Road. riTUi! Auckland Double-woven Wire Bed A Company are now Weaving and Making Beds of all sizes at greatly reduced prices.— Manufactory, corner Victoriaand Nelson-streets. CIROWDS Off CUSTOMERS daily atj / Coombes's shop for the wonderful bargains! from Stephenson's Stock. A large parcel for' little money.—S. Coombos & Co. RARE CHANCE TO THE LADIES OF AUCKLAND. . Some Cheap Lines of the Best Trimmed Ladies' Hats in Auckland; also.a grand lot of Kid Gloves, the 4-button Seamless Josephine Kid .Glove, at Is a pair; and I have a splendid value in Coloured Lustres, at 6Jd, worth Is 6d; Hoyless Prints, in fast colours, at 3Jd, 4Jd a yard: Regatta Dressed Shirts, at 3s 6d, worth ss. I have a Stock of Evening 4-button Kid Gloves. 2s pair, hah" usual price, at W. EYRE'S, Hat Depot, Victoria-street. lONG term of Leasehold : Sixty years ! I sixty years! sixty years! sixty years!— Paten's No. 2 Leasehold. CILOTHING almost Given Away this / week at S. Coombes and Cos. Remember, £2,533 18s Cd is the amount of Stephenson's Stock, and must be sold. ' BARGAINS in Flannels, Blankets, Calicoes; the Stock of A. 0. Stephenson now selling at S. Coombes & Co.'a. /CHRISTMAS CARDS. Just Received, a Large Assortment of all the Latest Designs in Christmas and New Year Cards (Hand-painted, Photo., Perfumed, &c), also New Zealand views and Flowers, for Home Mail, leaving in November. HY. A. COLSON, Stationer and Bookseller, Victoria-street, near comer Hobson-street, Auckland. THE SNAKE ROOT REMEDY ron RHEUMATISM and GOUT.-The Cimicifuoa(Actea Racemosa)or Black SNAKE ROOT has been lons celebrated IS THE MOST CERTAIN IN ITS EFFECTS, AND RARELY KAILS TO AFFORD RELIEF OR EFFECT A CURE. 6e. FER BOTTLE, AT MCWH'S, "fttE ?ttMW»KCI," O?POS\lt BMW 0? U.i, QVJttH ST meetings, Entertainments, Etc. November 8,1884. .O^S^S«S£S-8?5g»-M«- Crawford's 8 SET*" 06 mi ~ POImIM oatertainment, Y,M.*C.A.-Devotl9nftl vk^ 7.30 m .



"ROUGH ON RATS. "-Clean out rate, mice, Mtchu, fllw.anU, bed-b'dgß, beetles, Insects, skun]u,Jtok-Tabblts,KOphen.



Christchurcii, this day.—The body of Captain Culmor, of tha barque Clyde, has bt^;:! I'OCOVOlfxi.



The ii!'j...ii lu'UL'.liful Ovnwtnenta! I''ire Soreenßevci'imporlcO to thtat.''i.y.mo lube seen atGaiiick& Crauwoii's Kuinioh-ug VVaiehouse. A largo assortment just opened up, varying in price from Is 9d to 12s 6d. Ladles are invited to make their selection early, as wo cannot replace the choicest of them this season.—Garliclc and Cranweil, Queen-Btreet,-{ADYT,