SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

m'tnrr vvatjto J 'Thla Evening, 2 a man WAiEß| To . morrow |f orningi 2J3 BUN3KT.—This Evening, 6.26 ' SUNHISB.—To-morrow fllornin<r, '1.2 MOON'S AGIC.-Kirat Quarter, 271hi.33p.in;

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. S&verjign, schooner. Bushel, from Marshall Uroup

DEPARTURES.

f LAST HVKNINCI. Rotomahana, b.s., Carey, for Rinscll Waltoki, a.*., Crawford, for Whangarei r\tacßT-Ror. 5.9., Johnston, for WhauKarei Southern Cross, s.s., Hutchison, for Gisborne Wellington, a.?., Farquhar, for Taurnnga - v ' TO-DAY, Netlie, brigantlns, Lowry. for New York

IMPORTS.

JPer Sovereign, from Marshall Group—Bs tons copra.

Inwards Coastwise —Ruaknka, from Port Gharlcs, with 31.9lfift timber; Violet, from Thames, with 17,000f C timber.

Outwards Coastwise.—Ruakaka. for Mon conui; Olive, fur Port Charles: Lizzio, for Tairua; Kauri, for Port Charles, The cutter Start, which recently (tot on the rocks In Kuwau ui'gage. has been brought into harbour and docked uy Air V. Gouk for re pairs.

Tlic ketch Venus arrived from Opotiki last evening witli 392 aacka maize. 43 packages, .'t tons potatoes, and 5 tons f n'ngiip.

1h) schooner So i-erdjm arrived from Marshall Group tills morning. Captain I-tiiahell reportß htiviDg experienced very nnscttled weather, light airs and calms predominating, during the passage.

The barane Italy fpr Hokianga. and schooner Adelaide for Sydney (via Wbangarei), cleared outwards at the Customs to-day.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Napier, s.s., Disk, from Waitara Hannah Mokau, s.b., Conway, from Waitara

DEPARTURE. Napier, 8.9., Disk, for W«itara Douglas, i> s., Norbury, for Wattarn Hannah Mokau, 3.P., Conway, for Waitara Arfjyle, a.a., McArthnr, for Hokianga

Tho steamers Napier and Hannah Mokau ar rived from Waitara yesterday, the former with 490 sacks potatoes and 160 sheep, and the latter w-ith 24 head of cattle add 100 sheep. They both left for Waitara this morning.

The S.S. Douglas loft for Wnitara yesterday eyoning

•The Northern Co 's s.s. Argyle left for Hoki nngo. at 2 o'clock today, with ISO bags flour, 60 mat 4 sugar, 1-0 cases cabin bread, 20saoksoats, Iciuksale. 23 bundles iron, 10 sacks potatoes, fi casks beef, 10 cases drapery, and 230 cases and packages.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

•Hklkksvillb. this day.—Sailed, on Sunday, from the Heads: 1/ioliOut, Vlalon,- Ooleatia, Seagull, and Sarah Pile.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

WiUNaAim, this day.—Arrived: Waltakl ; and Macgregor, from Auckland. 7 a.m. New Plymouth, this day.—Arrlvid: Hawea, from Un'ehunga, Un.m. TAUitANtiA, this duy.—Arrived: Wellington, from Auckland. 10.30 n m. 'Sydney, this dajv The lnrqueNotcro arrived in Sydney tin's morning, after a very rough pas- SURO.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Ofllco, this day. 'MK3SRS 3. Cociirakh ani> Son sold this day at their rooms. Queen street, a large consignment of china cot Waikato, when the following prices were realised :-Tea sets, loa 9d to *fl 2a 6d; cups and saucers, as 7d to Ts a dozen: mous tache cuos. Its to 16s !)d a dozen ; plates. 43 10(1 to Ss a dozen; jugs, !ls Sd to'l2a Oil a dozen: mugs, 7s 3d a dozen; basins and butters; 7 s Oil to 19s a di.zcn. 'I here was a large attendance, and every line was disposed of. At Mr Greenwood's opening sale at his new premises. Vulcan Lane, this day, there was a crowded att -ndanco, nini the folhowiiij; proper ties werosold:—ljOt 157, Itonnell-atreof, frontage 40 feet. ofl'Oollego Roilfl. £131 10s ; lot lflS. with eof-jtge, 10 feet frontage, B250; lot Ifl9, with cot tase.nlfcetfron>afe.:t2W. )t!3 acres, Ahipcra, brought 5s per acre. Dobson's farm, Waikomiti, nart of lot S3,- cnntninlng 48 acres, was sold for fill". Of the Waiataraa, EUeralic land, the fol -1 iwing lots were sold: Lot 5. section 2, lot 2>l, £12 10j p«r ncre ; luts 8 and 179, ' and 16. for £41 per ac-ii. Tnu remaining lots are odotj 'or pri vate sale. The land at Pokeno did not reach the reserve required.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails wiix Globe as cndbhi— This Day. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5 p.m. ■ TnunsDAY, 30th inst. For Wcstport, etc' per Knwatiri, at 7.40 a. m. For Waiwera, To Kupa. Craigieburn, und Warkworth. etc., per Rose Caaoy, at 10 a.m. For Thames por Rotonmhana, at 3.30 p.m. Per Rotomahana, as fol'ow: For Sue/, ami Continent of Europe, via Brinaisl, at 10 a.m. For Uiauorne. Napier. Southern Ports. Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom via Suck and Brindisl. or Naples (por Orient steamer), for letters, &c. specially bo prepaid and addressed, at 11a.m. For Money Order*, ltcpittarod Letters, and News papers, at 10 am. Late Letters till 11.20 am, Tho United Kingdom mail will be duo ' in London on 'i ucsday, tho-23rd December. For Tauranga, Ohluuuiuni, and Opotlkl, per Wellington, at 5 p.m. Friday, 31st inst. For Cowes and Coromandel, per Coromandol, at 1.30 p.m. • For Wlianjarel Heads, Pama. Walpn, >Vhan garei, iiamo, Tanglhua, and Mangapai, per Maegregor, at S p.m. Tuesday, 11th Nov. | Per Zcalandia, as follow: For Navigators Islands, Sandwich Islands. United iftates of America, Canada, British Columbia, Centra), and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. For Money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra foe of slx .pence in addition to the postage, wili be received by the Moll Agent on board the steamer up to the time of Bailing. This nail will be due in London on Satur day, December 20.

S. a BISS. Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-offloe. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

Octobkb 29, 1881. Abbott'a Opera House—Miss Crawford's Comedy and Dramatic Company, 8 p.m. Theatre Royal — Woodward's Japancso Troupe, 8 p.m. H.A.C. Bcuefit, Juvenile Contingent, 7.30 p.m. United Servico Lodge, Monthly Meeting. 7 p.m.

Alexandra-street—A.O.S.. Monthly Meeting, 8 pin.

Pamell Hall—Drum and Fife Band Concert, 8 P.m.

Oddfollows1 Hall, Ponsonby—Chrlstmiis Tree and Fancy S.ilc ( Wesleyan); tea at 6 p.m. Pitt-street Wesleyan Homo Mission, 7.30 p.m. Sailors' Rest—Seamen's Union, 7 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

Walking MATcn.—A paragraph in another column will afftrd an anßwer to your ad vertisement.

Births.

CAPES.—On October 27, at tho residence of Mr James Ness, Bond-street, Arch JUUI, the wife of John Capes of twiu daughters. IRWIN.—On October 2 :th, at her mother's resi dence, Sale-street, Freeman's Bay, the wife of Benjamin Irwin of a daughter. Both doing well. TWIDED.-On October 28, at Helensvillo. the wife of 6. Twidel of a son—still-born.

Deaths.

RIDLING,—On October 26. at her parents' resi dence, John-street, Ponsonby, Amy Jane Rose, fourth daughter of Andrew and Kllon Ridting; aged 6 months. Sydney and Melbourne papers ploaso copy.

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

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1884.

For the cause that lacks assistance. Par the wrong that maiiß reelstaiet. For the future In the distance, And tie gdod that w« on do.

By a. majority of eleven votes, the Housb of Representatives last night threw out Sir Julius Vogel's fanciful measure which bore the cumbrous title of "The New Zealand International South Sea Trading Company Bill." Ja doing so, rnemb.ers showed their good sense and judgment, for a, cruder or more inadvisable scheme was hardly ever submitted to a legislative assembly. The proposal, in brief, was to found a gigantic trading company, the shares in which should be held in England, Ger many, Australia, and New Zealand, | while the whole benefits from the con cern should flow in upon this colony and Auckland district in particular No doubt Sir Julius Vogel's wide ex perience has taught him that men even k.een business men—are such a set of fools that they can be induced .to launch their capital in any wild project, provided it gives plausible promise of enormous profits; but we doubt if he believed that Englishmen, Australians, and Germans would be ready to play into the hands of New Zealand colonists by supporting his fantastic scheme for developing the trade of the South Sea Islands. 7'he fact that New Zealand, which was to share in the risk to but a slight ex.tent and get the lion's share of the profits, has rejected the bill, is .convincing proof that those outsider's whom it was proposed to take into part nership, -if they only had.our knowledge would have had nothing to do with the 'modern South Sea Bubble. The .division of last night was another .crushing defeat for the Government, and it is rendered more significant by the fact that it had formerly been an nounced that the measure would not be .pressed further than the second read ing. Members refused to affirm the objectionable principle of the bill; 'supporters of the Government swerved from their party obligations rather than record a simple expression of opiiiipn «rhipl> wpuld ; have .had no legislative effect; eyeri Aufi&land's representatives refused to ''bite" at .the bait—their, votes being evenly divided for1 and against the bill, while Mr Moss (the only Auckland member who spoke) offered some very weighty arguments against the proposal.

Despite the assurances of Sir Julius Vogel, it is by no means clear that the proposed trading company would have proved beneficial to Auckland. This port has already the major part of the island trade, and by enterprise and application that trade is being further developed every year. It is very easy to provide that the headquarters of the projected InternationalGompany should be at Auckland; but, with a large majority of foreign shareholders, it would not be so easy to guarantee that Auckland should be the chief eativpol of the traffic, or would benefit to any ap preciable extent by the operations of the Company. While the benefit to Auck land is thus doubtful, it is clear that the formation of such a company would give the death-blow to our present trade with the Islands. A powerful monopoly with the Government at its back would crush out all rival trading companies, and the Treasurer last night plainly in timated that he should not consider that a calamity, because some Auck land traders were presently " trafficking in human flesh." A more mendacious excuse for an indefensible proceeding was never offered, and Auckland people will now be able to correctly estimate the extent of Sir Julius Vogel's desire to further their interests. By his own confession, the object of his* South Sea Trading Bill was to crush out the im portant island trade now established with Auckland, and hand over the con trol to a vast privileged concern, governed by foreign capitalists. If the resolution of Government not to press the bill was arrived at because of their expressed determination not to see " one island raised to a prosperous con dition, and the other plunged into gloomy depression," we can only say that Auckland is profoundly thankful to be freed from the promised " pros perity " of Government patronage, ar.d to be left at liberty to follow her inde pendent career of commercial and in dustrial enterprise, which is rapidly raising her, without external aid, to the position of the premier city of the colony.

Beetroot Sugar Industry.

Amojto many that are mischievous, and tome that aro visionary, Sir Julius Vogel has one little bill before Parliament which has obtained considerable popularity in the Waikato district.' This is tho Beet root Sugar Bill, of which our Wel lington correspondent sont an epitome on Monday. Tho object of this measuro is to authorise tho oll'ering of a bonus of a halfpenny per lb. on the first thousand tons of sugar produced in tho colony by the beotroot process. At the caucus yesterday, the Government included this bill among. those which they de sire to pass during tho prcsont session. The processes employed in manufacturing sugar trom the beet have been so much im proved of late years that tho purest sugar can be produced and sold without relining ; and an authority on the subject says :—. "Crystallised beetroot sugar is perfectly identical ■in composition with cane sugar, and is undistinguishablo from it by tho sight, tho taste, or by chemical tests." There can be no doubt, therefore, on two points—(l) That a largo maiket for sugar exists here, and (2) that sugar of prime quality can bo manufactured from beot root.

Other two points remain to be eluci dated. These are—Will tho climato and soil of New Zealand provo suitable for beet root culture? And can the manufacture be profitably carried on hero? The question of suitability of soil and climato is answered in a pamphlet issued by Mr W. A. Graham. The climato of all tho North Island and of part of the South Island is adapted for the growth of beet, and the soil of tho interior is particularly well suited for tho produc tion of sugar beets of oxcellont quality. The Waikato district, on account of tho almost complete absence of salt from the soil, seems especially marked out for this industry, and on this account it is calcu lated to become a groat centre for tho growth and manufacture of boet-root sugar. Still we think it is by no means proved that the manufacture would become profitable and self-sustaining. For years it has been bolstered up ulsewhore by heavy bonuses. At the German factories tho prices paid fcrbeets is 17s per ton, which, it is said, loaves a handsome margin of profit to the manu facturers, who aro receiving dividends of from 24 to 32 per cent, per annum. The subject ia open to discussion, but it is obvious that much, if not all, wo may gain from the establishment of the industry will be lost in tho protective duty paid for it, and tho^destruction of our exchange trade with Fiji. It is a fine question whether the sugar we require cannot be grown with greater economy for us by cheap labour employed there and paid for in tho pro ducts which we can raise here to so much greater advantage.

The time for receiving nominations of candidates for the East Ward vacancy in the City Council caused by tho retirement of Cr. Rattray closed at noon to-day, up to which hour two persons had been nomin ated, viz M Alfred Kidd by W. H. Fonton and Jonathan Winks, and George Ilulme by Georgo Cruickshank and Thomas Cole. At three minutes past 12, Mr Andrew Bell arrived in order to hand in his nomination, but as tho legal interval had expired it could not be received. He has therefore lost tho opportunity of contesting tho seat. The struggle between Messrs Kidd and Hulme is«xpected to bo very clo3o.

The following notices of motion have been given for the meeting of the City Council to - morrow by Cr. Crowther: "That the Engineer be instructed to pre pare plans and specifications for formation, etc., of the bottom of Upper Qufcon-street to its permanent level in conjunction with the cutting out of Coburg-street," By Cr. Aickin: " That the Engineer be instructed to proparo plans and specifications for the modified works in Waterloo Quadrant, Alten Road ami Symonds-street, to the Choral Hall, as recommended in' his report No. 3,651.*'

Tawhiao, Te Tuhi, and Paul Tuhire left for Waikato by train thia morning. The two former go on to Whatiwhatihoe, to bo present at a large meeting of hatives which is to be held there. Paul accompanies them for part of the journey. Ho. re turns here for the purposo of making arrangements for a native meeting at Kai para on December 15, at whidh Tawhiao is expected to be present. Before leaving Auckland Tawhiao presented Andrew Wai apo and Paul Tuhire, as representatives to tho Kaipara tribe, with gifts as signs that peace existed between their people and the Waikatos, between whom jn former times great enmity existed. Ta v.hiao's present to YVaiapo was a handsome gold watch and chain, and when handing it over the former expressed a hope that the recipient would attend to his work as a solicitor, which he haa lately entered upon in an Auckland office,

Mr Milner Stephen, " the magnetic healer," of whom so much has been neard ,frora time to time during the jast 18 months, isflt present in Auckland making arrangements for a courso of illustrative leqtures, which are expected to commence on Fiiday evening in St. James* Hall. A sympathetic pakeha friend of Tawhiao, commiserating his rheumatic-stricken con dition, contrived a meeting yesterday be tween the dusky protentate and the reputed miracle-worker. Tawhiao was surrounded by the lotions and liniments which .he brought with him from England, and on bein" informed of the simplicity of Mr Stephen's modus operandi .consented to allow himself to be operated upon, provided ho uncanny incantations were used. Mr Stephen accordingly mode a number of magnetic "passes" with his hands over the members affected by the rheumatism, viz., the loins and legs, and then asked Tawhiao to walk briskly, and geo if he felt any pain. The monarch complied, tread ing gingerly at first, butby-and-by walking with more freedom. He stated that he felt relief, and at once purchased a bottle of magnetised oil to take 'with him to Whati whatihoe to-day. He also remarked that if the cure proved to be a permanent one, he woujdwrite a letter stating the fact. If the white" tohunga had proposed to correct 'tlie'sC[Qint''in 'his eye, or to rejuvenate his grey-streaked hahy he would , not have allowed him, as he was known-by these things, But thero could .be no harm in driving the pains out of his limbs* The chief Paul, of Orakei, who is alao a martyr to rheumatism, has since heard of the r6yal cure, and on his return from Whatiwhati hoe is also determined to become a subject of the laying-on of hands. - , •

Mr Win. ITod.^fon, farmer, met with"his death in a pecullarmanner in Otago lately. He threw down a lighted match on a hill side, which ignited the dry fern and tvs- Eock. Tho flames chased him uphill, and being unable to escape, he essayed to roll through them downhill, but in doing bo he sustained burns which caused Hi's death.

Entries for the Whau Rowing Regatta will close on Friday evening at 8 o'clock, at the Waitemata Hotel. Post entries will be received for the following events:—Cham pion Sculling Race, Rob Roy Canoe Race (allcomers), District. Punt Race, District Punt Raco (for boys under under 15).

Professor Jules Bcrnurd'o second plain and fancy dress ball took place at the Masonic Hall, Princes street, last evening, and proved very enjoyable. There were about 40 couples present, and many of the dresses wore striking and original. The music was supplied b/ Mr Bowling's string band. The catering was done from Dal len's, and was quite up to the mark. There were '2i dances en the programme, and dancing was kept up with spirit until 2.30 a.m.

The Rev. William Macrae, lato Presby terian minister at Waipu, has boon ap pointed, to labour at Northeote and some of the immediately surrounding localities, in cluding tho Sugar Works. Mr Macrae lias recently returned from Australia.

Mr T. L. Sheppnrd, formerly M.H.R., died in Dunedin Hospital yesterday.

Last night a ten-roomed house at Fendal ton, near Christcliurch, was destroyed by lire with its contents. Fortunately, no one was in at the time. The total insurances are nearly j£3oo.

Some "larrikins" have been stealing starch from the Premier's houeo at Dunedin. It would have been more to the point had they gone to Wellington, nnd taken the "starch " out of the Premier himself.

An Inventors' Agency Company, with a capital of £5,000, in il shares, is being formed in Christchurch, its chief object be ing to bring out tho inventions of people who have not the necessary moans to do so themselves.

Seamon and othors at Lyttelton, led by Messrs Juyco and YVeaton, counsel for Patrick McCarthy, the American gentium charged with murderously assaulting his skipper, havo resolved to petition Govern ment to make further inquiries into the case. McCarthy, it will be romoinbored, makes a counter charge against the captain and mate of trying to murder him.

Tho Agent-General telegraphs that Mr Herbort lnglis, of Canterbury College, has boen successful in the competition for tho Gilchrist scholarship. Ho in stated to bo " in honours division" in the matriculation examination of tho London Univorsity. To ensure tor the future tho better delivery ol tlio Stab in tho Arch Hill dis ttict, a runner (John McKellar) has boen appointed, who will personally canvass tho numerous streets and leave tho paper at tho subscribers' houses. Mr Meal, for merly ngent, hus resigned, but any com plaints from porsons not gotting tho S'i'An may bo loft at Mr Noal's shop, when they will be promptly attended to. Tho new runner bogins on Monday noxt. The preparations for tho Christmas troo entertainment to be held at tlio Odd fellows' Hall, Ponsonby, this evening, in aid of tho enlargement fund for tho Ponsonby Wosloyan Sunday school, aro of an elaborate description. Not only will the entertainment itself bo well worth patron age, but the gifts presented to each visitor will bo fully worth thu whole of tho price of admission.* Mr Bracken had a largo and appreciative audience last evening in the Public Hall, Otahuhu. Tho entertainment was entitled "An Evening with Poets and Humorists," and included poems and sketches from Lover, Tennyson, Wolfe, Whittier, rtnd Banim, Mr Bracken's recently published volume. Mr Bracken loaves tomorrow for tho Thames and will give entertainments there on Friday nnd Saturday. Ho will return, to Auckland on Monday, and if possible, in accordance with an expressed wish, will givo ono evening at Onehunga before his departure from this city by the To Anau.

A complimentary concert in aid of the Artillery Bond Fund was given lust even ing in the now Foresters' Hall, Nuwton, l-y the Waitemata Minstrels. The hall was crowded, and the vocal, instrumental, and active performances successful, concluding with a select programme of dunces. Tlio following songs and selections were given : —Opening chorus, "The Rocky Mountain Lion," Company ; " Sweet Chiming Bells," J. M. Guilding; "Can You Wash a Nigger White?" (comic), 11. Huberts ; "The Old Home," R. W. Sceats; "She Winked at Mo" (comic), H. Hargrove; "Leave Me Not In Anger," J. Tronwith ; "BuckleH On Her Shoes," C. Ilnnnckcn ; " Down by the Deep Sad Son," W, George ; " Lucin-dah at the Win dah " (comic), T. Leedham ; grand selection, "Rip Aran Winkle" (Planquottc), Artillery Band; song, T. Sliide ; " The Awful Little Scrub," If. Roberts; "Maid of Athens," W. Carradus ; comic sketch, O. Morris ; "Tlio Gallants of England," It. \V. Scents ; Silver Shoo Dance, Messrs Riley Brothers; bra*B quaitette, "Return of Spring," Messrs G. and J. Robinson, W, Reid, and A. Hunter; and "Tickling Mad," by H. Hargravo. Woodward's tioupo of expert and agile Japanese acrobats and gymnasts performed again in the Thontro Royul last night to a capital houso. The performance is really a clever one, and tho troupe are therefore dosorving of public patronage. Friday night's performance is to bo for tho boneiit of the Hospital. At the regular monthly meeting of Lodge St. Andrew, 418, S.C., last Monday oven ing, a very pleasing ceremony took place, namely, tho presentation of a Past Master's jewel to immediate Past Mastor Bro. James Slator. A number of masters woro on tho dais, and about fifty brethren, exclusive of visitors, present. Bro. Kaye, R.W.M., in presenting tho jewel, briefly spoke of tho zoal and ability which had been shown by Bro. Slator daring his tonn of office, and which his brethren of Lodee St. Andrew dodired to recognise. The presentation was duly acknowledged by Bro. Slator. Bro. Past MaEter Niceol, 33rd degree, added his testimony to that of Bro. Kayo, as to Bro. Slator'a zeal and attendance to duty. Dr. Walker, S.W., supplemented tho remarks in a brief speech. The momborg expressed their approval in a moot unanimous and hearty manner. A leoturo in aid of St. Andrew's Church Building Fund will be delivered in St. Andrew's School-rcom, Symonds-street, to morrow (Thursday) evening, at 8 o'clock, by Mr J. Hay ; subject, " The Introduction of Christianity into Scotland by St. Columba, of lona, with an Account of that Great Apostolic Missionary and. His Suc cessors in Disseminating the Gospol in tho British Isles." Ecclesiastical historians are agreed that Columba was the most ener getic, self-denying, and evangelistic preacher that ever existed in tho dark ages. Ho sent forth 3,000 presbyters, and erected 305 churches in Ireland and Scotland. The

religious establishment lie founded in lona was for ages the only orthodox seminary of Christian learning in Europe, as well as the repository of the Scottish chartularies and national records. In lona are buried the remains of Gl kings—of Scotland, Ireland, Norway, and Franco. So interesting a lecture a? this should be wel.l-attonded. The monthly meeting of the Grammar School Board of Governors was hold yester day afternoon, Colonfcl Haultaln in the chair, Mr Carson wrote accepting the position of assistant master. In respect of two appli cations from lessee? of endowments in tar- i nell for reductions'of rent, it was decided to inform applicants that the Board had no power. The Board refused to permit Mr Morris to oieot a two-roomed cottage on allotment 29.' Mr J. Craig intimated that he had sold his lease of lots 10 and 20, and submitted transfer for Board's approval. A list of requisites for the school, from the Headmaster, including practice wicket at Domain, Indian clubs and wall maps, was approved. Payment of accounts, amount ing to £47714s4d,WGreauthorised.TheChair man stated thoro vvaa a bank overdraft of £300. The Finance Committee had author ised the payment of £482 4s 3d for class rooms and £70 for workshop. These pay ments wore approved. Yesterday, a meeting of the Council of the Riflo Association was held at i when Lieut.-Colonel Lean (Christchurch),. Captain Wildman (Thames), and Major i Butts (Wellington),, wore elected Vice?) Presidents, and the following gentlemen t were appoint d on the Council to fill i vacancies in the representation of several j districts : —Mr Thompson, M.H.R., Auck* land ; Mr W. F. Buckknd, M.H.R., Waiuku ;Mr Lake, M.H.R., Waikato j Captain Russell, M.H.R., East Coast; Lieutenant Rogers, Blenheim ;Mr Lanco, M.H.R., Canterbury ; Major Stewart, J M.H.R., Oamaru ;Mr Gore, M.H.R., [ Dunedin ;Mr J. Hirst, M H R,, South.' land; Colonel Fraser, M.H.R., Thames. Uhe Hon, Major Baillie was re-elected Chairman of the Association for the current year, and Mr R. J. Collins was appointed Treasurer. The resolution of the jExecqtive Committee, "That the next competitive meeting be carried out under.oxisting rules, and that the rules be Revised by delegates; to attend during the next shooting," was confirmed by the Council, '

The stock and shnremarket was somo what brisker to-day.. Sales in South British Insurance, 54s ; buyers, 535. Bank of New Zealand : sales, £21 7s 6d. Union Sash and Door Company: sales, £5; buyers, i' 4 17s 6d. Mining—Deep Lovel Cross: sales, Is 6d, Is 7d. Prince Imperial: 18s Gd, ISs 9d. Cambria:- 4s, 3s sd. Darwin : 4s 10d, 4s 6d.

The creditors of Mr W. F. Hull, wine and spirit merchant, have resolved " That the estate of the debtor (excepting the furniture at Pahi and at Avenae Road, 1'arnoll) be realised, by calling for tenders for the same, and that tho consideration of such lenders "be taken at a mooting to be called at such time as may be deemed con venient by the Official Assignee."

The adjourned meeting of the Onehunga Borough Council was held on Monday even ing, there being present:—The Mayor (Dr. Scott), Messrs Hills, Jackson, Robinson, Sheldrick, and Yates. It was agreed to re move a large piece of rook which obstructs half the road in Church-street as soon an the applicant had given security for his share of the cost. It was further resolved to accept any quantity of looally-broken blue metal that might bo offered at fis a cubic yard. In answer to an application for certnin neces sary repairs to Mangero Bridge, the Minister of Public Works wrote that the bridge had been put under the control of the Council some years ago. It was de cided to reply that the Council had offered to take over the bridge on certain term.", but that the Government had not forwarded any answer, and that tho offer was still open. It was also agreed to inform the Mangere Road Bourd of this action.

A five-roomod house and store at North East Valley, Dunedin, were burnt down on Monday night. The owner, Mr Joseph Brown, was out, and his wife had great difficulty in saving her youngest child.

Mr Lind, of the Nortlicote Gardens, is again exhibitiiiK his oarly ntrawberrles. Th> y are largo, and of exquisite flavour. Ho doos not intend tills year to grow lor tho Auckland market, but only for visitors to Northcote. See advortisement in another column.

The Auckland Press declared unanimously that nothing could bo falror than tho drawing for Adam IJcdn'H consultation, No. 1, on the Mel bourne Uup. No. 2is now open, and will cloae in a few days. Send for your tickets at once, and have an Intercut in the greatest race run south of the Line.—[Advt.|

An entertainment in connection with Mount Albert ToUl Anstinenco Society Is an nounced to take place in tho local hall to-mor morrow (Thursday) evening, when Mr J. J. Boiik, the well-known olooutionlst, will give rOHiliugs and recitations. Sewing Machines tho best.—D. S. Chambers FLIES AND BUGS, l»»Ui3...ti>Mot». reacting «nt«, tad '' . Katuthom. From * On.. Ag.uU, AwkUud

OPERA HOUSE.

"Tun New Maoda&es " was performed again last night boforo a good houso, and, as on previous occasions, tho piece worked with remarkable smoothness. Miss Craw ford's portraiture of tho heroine was marked by considerable histrionic ability, while Mr Teoco gave her a strong and ofl'octive support in his portraiture of Julian Gray, tho manly and outspoken curate. Tho sub ordinate parts were also well sustained,

"Blow for Blow" To-night.

A most attractive "bill" is announced for tonight, viz., the comedy, "Blow for Blow," which, in the minds of local play goers, must bo asseciated with Frtd Marshall's inimitable impersonation of Charley tpraggs. It has never been pro duced in Auckland since tho Marshall season, and as it is a work of more than averago excellence, it should not fail to draw a full house. Miss Crawford assumes the dual role of Mildred Craddock and Alice Pethrick, while Mr John Foley, who will bo remembered as second low comedian of tho Pomeroy Dramatic Com pany when it was in Auckland, essays the part of Charley Spraggs, in which, notwith standing tho recollection of Fred Marshall's success, he should make a " hit."

The Northern Steamship Company and Their Engineers.

(To the Editor.) Sir, —In your issue of Friday last you write of "it general strike amongst flrcmon, engineers, and suilova in coaatal steamers," and in another column call attention to the strike of engineers. Your ihipping reporter's attention was c.ilicd to the inaccuracy of the statement, as the en gineers had taken no part in any Btriko. Ho promlßod, I believe, to put the matter right in the next issue, but it has not been dono. 1 thero foro oak you to publish tlio following statement of facta. Soino members of the Australasian Institution of Marino Engineers, employed by the Northern Steamship Company, asked the manager to advance the pay of certain of their engineers to the i cale prevailing in every other steamship company in Australia. He declined, and in consequence several engineers asked for their diaeliur.se. This was aleo refused, and tl.e ttoukado threatened if au> of them left bofora the expiration of their torm of articles. In order that the public may clearly understand the question, it is necessary that the inequitable limns o( agreement between the Northern Steamship Company and their crews should bo explained. The c.ipUiin has power to pay off the crew in any port orat nny timo he may think firopor. but the beaman lias no power to demand ilb dincbargo till thcoxpirall n uMi months from dat« of signing nrticloe, and that only at the port of shipment, liclievlnir that such monstrously unfair articles would not be held valid at law, tho matiiiEfir was verbally requested to have their legality tested by a friendly argument bo foro tl.e Hoaidoiit MugUtrato, and that In the event of their being declared binding, the engineers would pay the wholo costs, the Com' pany to do the same if they lost the case. That offer was declined, and wo had therefore to tost them by tho only otber moans at- oar disposal. After one previous communication on oithoi side, the following letter was written by our solicitor to the manager :— "October W.-Captain McGregor, Manojrer tl- St»—-ishtn Comua- Sir I dul-

Northern Steamship Company:—Sir,—l duly received jours of iho 14th inst, and regret ex ceedingly the nature of ita contents. You mimt luivo been aware, from my letters, that the in tention thereof was to have tested the validity of the articlos signed by your ongincers. putting you to as little trouble and Inconvenience as possible. Understanding that Air Mainland's articles did not expire until next week, his iißino was suggested, but it seems that docs not moot with your approval. I am now instructed to say that Sir Stodart. the engineer of the Maoijregor. will on her arrival here to night bo prepared to do exactly as I in formed you Mr Mainland would do, and should you be willing to test his case, will be prepared, so aB to sive you and tho travelling public any inconvonienco*. to put a man in his place-until the quumion is decided. The caao might bn argued to-morrow or on Saturday, but should you still b.i unwilling to consent to this arrange ment or some equally satisfactory om>, I am further instructed to say that not only will Mr Stodart loftvo on the arrival of his boat, but that the other interested ongineors will, on their respective arrivals, also leave. I need not again point out to you the iuconv«ini enco and loss that would bo occasioned by the aloption of such a coin-so, but should you rofuse toaßrootoa 'test' case, my clionts will have no other option but to act as thoy are advised. I trust, however, that you will see lit to «gree to the matter being tested in tho way I have suggested, to thatthosharelioldorsof your Com pany, and the travelling public need'not be uiinocassorily inconvenienced; — Trusting to receive an early reply, I am, sir, yours, &0., TnOMASCOTTEU." The abavoproposal was aecoptod, the tost o>6O argued- last Wednesday beforo the Residout Magistrate, but his decision, which was not givon till Saturday, was against us. He held that no matter how manifestly absurd tho sign ing of such an agreement by the crew might be, yot it was legally binding. Wo, of necessity, must bow to that decision, and fulfil this very one-sided and disadvantageous agreement, havinsrno intmtion of braving the conafiquoncoi of rofusinpr to proceed to soa. No member of tlio Association will, however, ajtain submit to sorvo undor auoh articles, and now that the matter has been ventilated wo should think that no competent engineer, though not n member, would do so oithor. Wo ask (xnd wo think tho public will«givo with justice) that the master or owner shall have the power to dißoharge at port of shipment by giving his 24 hours' notico, pad that any momberof the crow shall obtain his discharge by giving tho same notico to eithor master or owner. Those term* aro those of tho Union S.S. Company, ami ovory other Company In Australia, and I oinnot concelvo any valid reason why the orews of tho Northern 8.f3 Company should be debarrod from the privilege of obtaining their dißcharge^.should they so desire, Riving the same notico as that roquirod from thorn by tho Comp any, Such articles as those in quontion have long become obsolete in every recognised steam fleet, and it is quito timo that Auokland, which is rapidly advancing to its natural no*i tlon as one of tho leading ports of tho Southern Hemisphere, should bo relieved of tho Blnr of being the only one which retains clausos in the articles of its steamers which have long since been abandoned by owners in other ports as being a vestige of an ago now fortunately pnst. in which justico to or making fair terms with a seaman would have- boon looked upon as an excess of virtue not to ba expected in average humanity. I vonturo tho opinion thatthe public must have be on very much surprised when they learnt that oven the proverbially reckless sailor could have been cajoled into signing such abso lutely unilateral urtleles as provail in tho Northern S.B. Company. This has been the case, howover, for the lasttime. The Steamship Companios have hitherto been more than on the ri-rht Ride of tho hedgo ; but, thanks to the Aus tralasian Institution of Marine Engineers and similar Association?, those who " go down to the sea in ships " aro thoroughly awake and ready to assort their rights as. asainat those who re main comfortably at homeand pocket dividends. ) In conclusion, I emphatically deny that thero ', lias been. aßregai-ilstbp existing positions, any ' collusion botwoen the Seamen's Union and the J engineers. Indeed, wo regret that thoy should ; have taken action to assort their undoubted rights at tho same time as we wore haying the legality of tho existing articles tested. W c are quite able to assert our rights without any ex traneous help, though I nui't confess that, for the present wo arp unabloto grapple with tho question of the low pay of the Northern Company owing to tho legality of the articlos I being bustaincd, which, to my mind, in this enlightened age, disgraoe this or (as they would lif customary in its ports) any other British colony, I apologiso for this lengthy communi cation, but feel justified in asking its insertion on the grounds that unless the truo unvarnished facts are before the public the good name of the members of the AJ.M.J3. In tho employ of the Northern S.S, Company is llkply to Buffer. I confldontly put the quoation without fear of a negative answer, Have not the engineers bcon fully Justified in the steps they have takon to rectify an injustice?—l am, sir, yours, &c, T. D. Hay, General Secretary .Aus, Inst, Marine , Engineers. ' • • "i 1 October 28th;X68|. • '' ■

CABLEGRAMS.

(l!Y CABLE—•OPyiiIUIIT.)

(Received October 29—12.20 p.m.)

Colonial Awards at Health Exhibition,

London, October 28th.—Tho following colonial awards have been made at the Health Exhibition :—The Australian Wine Company, a silver medal; Sydney Meat Preserving Company, silver medal ; and the Committee of importers who exhibited frozen moat havo received a diploma of honour. (Received Oct. 29, 11.15 a.m.) Adelaide Mortgage Company. London, October 28.--The Adelaide Mort gage Company intend doubling their capital, and will issue 25 shares at first, thus enab ling them to borrow £200,000 additional.

Sir Ceo. Darrell in London.

Mr George Darrell, in commencing a season in London, produced "The Sunny South," a drama written by himself. ■ The press generally speak in favourable terms of tho piece.

The Frenoh Convict Proposals.

Paws, October 27.—The Senate modified the Kecidiviste Bill so as to leave the Go vernment a choice of settlements to which criminals shall be transported. - The passage of the bill is considered certain.

London, October 27. —The "Times" to day approves of the action of the French Senate as regards the Recidivisto Bill, and expresses a hope that the Government will see its way to exempt New Caledonia from the list of places to which criminals shall continuo to be sent.

The Colonies and Pacific Affairs.

The various Agents-General have held a meeting to discuss Pacific affairs. The Agents were disposed to refrain from press ing Lord Derby for a reply at present. The Melbourne Tramway Company's half-million 4 per cent, loan is announced. Tho minimum has been fixed at par. Ten ders will be opened on November 0.

Kauri Timber in Melbourne.

MEUiOURNK, this day.—Kauri pine was sold at auction yesterday at the following average prices per 100 feet super.:—Hewn logs, 12stol2aCd. The market is depressed. A cargo of kauri timber ex Caborfeidh was Bold at the following rates per 100 feet super. :—Hewn logs, 12s; sawn boards, 1 inch, 11s to 11s Cd ; ditto, 1J to 3 inch, 13s 9d.

Steamer Ringarooma Delayed.

Melbourne, this day. - Owing to a slight accident to her machinery, the departure of tlio Ringarooma for Bluff has been post poned till Saturday.

THE SEAMEN'S STRIKE.

The seamon's strike which, as we have already intimated, terminated yesterday, has'been remarkable for the orderly manner in which the men have behaved, and also by their determination to have the terms fixed by the Union or none. The former circumstancf, quite as much as the latter, uo doubt, led to the conclusion arrived at, and it it to be hoped that the new arrangement entered into by employers and employe's will be found to be both just and reasonable. As we anticipated, the charges against tho Northern Steamship Company's seamen for being absent without leave, etc., wore withdrawn to-day, and the men were accordingly discharged. The induce ment was a cheque for LIOO, which the Treasurer of the Federated Union (Mr Owen Humphries) paid to Captain Macgregor, managing director of the N.S.S. Co., in consideration for any loss or inconvenienco that may have been caused by the strike, and on condition that the Company's seamen shall be paid wages at the ordinary rate for the term on which they have been "on strike." The six men charged with being absent with out leave from tho Thomas Russell were also before tho Court to-day, but the charges wore remanded till tho 3rd proximo, before which time it is expected that an amicable settlement will be arrived at. A deputation from the Federated Union met Messrs Fraser and Tinne on Saturday in order to make a special arrangement with reference to the steamers which are em ployed in river work, so that the wholo dis pute seems to be in a fair way of being settled at an early date, and in what is pro bably the easiest and less costly manner for both sides.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before H. Q. Scth Smith, Esq., KM.)

Drunk.—Four persons, 5a and costa each.

A Strike.—John Houlihan was charged with violently assaulting Christina Kelly on the 28th inst. by striking her on the head.—Mr H. Cooper appeared for complainant, and asked for a re mand, as Mrs Kelly was too ill from the effects of the bow to appear.—ltcniauded until Friday. Bail refused.

Tub Skamen—Tho thirty seamen on strike appeared in Court this morning ou several charges of absenting withou tloave, end refusing to obey lawful commands on board the Ulenelg and otner rcsseli.—A r*Viesketh Betel tf.Bttho charges against the men in connection with tho Northern Shipping Company wiyht bo with drawn, to which Mr (Jotter offered no objec tion. The men were therefore discharged. The six men from tho Thomas Russell were re manded until the 3rd i rox. Sleei'Eßß.—Charles Conloy, Thomaß Martin, John Nicholson, Wm. Fmi h, and James Me- Qulnsov, nvo boys, were charged with being found by night in a building in Fort-street, belonging to Captain McKenzie. and with having no lawful, visible means of support.— Tho i>uys pleaded not guilty.-Sergeant Pi'att explained.—.-egeuut Kii-Iy gave evidence as to finding tho boys curled up in barrels at oi o o'clock on Sunday morning. McQulusoy ana Smith had been convicted for larceny.—Nichol son said he had a home, but left it to camp with the I'thers.—Sergeant Klcly said some of tho boys had glvon false name?.—lira Mumford said two of the prisoners were her sons. Their ages were 12 and 15 Her husband had birched them, but still they ran away.—John Nicholson said his son was frequently in tho habit of sleeping ont. Hud been uway several weeks; was beyond life control.—James Conley said he aidnotknow what to Bay about his boy. Ho was a young rascal, and would not stay at home. There was a go< d bod for him and plenty to eat and drink, but Charloy would not have it. Being a water man, be i ould not have his eye always upon Charley.—Tho other boy was unrepresented, his mother being out washing.—His Worship went over the previous convictions against the bays, and. In discharping them, said that if they came before tho Court again on a Kimilar charge, Ihot would be liable to a long term of imprison ment.

Swkat'km.—James Evans was brought up charged with a breach of the Gaming and Lot teries Act by playing a game of chance termed "Sweat'cni' on Ellcrslio Itacecourso on Satur day laot— Prisonor pleaded liot guilty.—Detec tive Hughes deposed that he detected prisoner In tho act of playing with a case and dice, with a crowd around him. He was doing a large business.—Detectives Hughes and Walker gave ~ lucid explanation of the game. Prisoner was what was termed A ' speeler," and by "sweat 'em" he managed to win at the rate of 10 per cont.—The prisoner gavo evidence. Ho had a wife and family; to support. Hid been in Auckland over twenty yoai'B. and had ba^n mis repreaonted by the dotoctires. —Fined Co and costs: or, in default. 11 days' imprisonment. Board and dico to bo dostroyei: Fugitive Apprentice.—Thomas Thornton, who did not appear, wan charged with absent ing himself from the service of his master, Mr John Trenwith, boot manufacture, buforo the expiration of his apprentice ship. — Mr George appearod for prosecutor.— Mr Trdnwith gave evidence, and produced tho indentures The boy had previously absented himself from his-work, and ho had taken him back. Again he absented himself on Monday week, and had not Blnco appearod in the work shop. Mrs Thornton oalled with the boy this morning, bnt while she was sneaking to him the boy turned an his heels ana ran away. The loss to him was at least 2i por day.-John Trenwith. junr., oo roboratod.-t-His Worship considered that under tho 16th section the boy might be punished for fcrjach of duty. The case was adjourned until Saturday, the boy to be subpcßned meanwhile; otherwise, a warrant to be issued for his apprehension. ..False Pretence—John.Klgin, alias Smith was charged with obtaining, by falso pretences from Wm. Me Arthur, on the Blst instanty a pair of boota and olght pictures, value £2 2s Od, with lntont to defraud.-Sergeant Pratt conduoted — Frederick Knight depoßOd that he was a salos man in the employ of Messrs Me Arthur and Co. Knew tho prisoner, but wanjiot aware that he was ever employed by Mr W. Stafford, On the 21st Ootober prisoner called atthe warehouse and nsltcd for pictures simi'ir to some supplied 11 Mr Stafford ; aIBO a pair of boots. Prisontr presentel an order purporting to havo been written by Mr Stafford, He passed him on to tho department where he cou'd obtain tho goods. Personallyhe would not have parted with tha goods An invoice was forwarded to Mr Stafford, but which has since b.eou cancelled — Cross-examined by prisoner.- George Clarke in tho emploj of Messrs McArthur, as salesman deposed to supplying a pair of boots to prisoner on tho authority of Mr Chambors, employed in another partof the houso. Prisoner told witness to charge them to his account; he waß Mr Stafiord, and the boots were to be packed with his order. But ho found presently that prisoner ha-1 put on the boots, and had walked off with them and tho pictures.—To prisoner: Your old boots are still at tho warehouso You Baid " Jim Stafford;" not (he Hon. Mr Stafford, or I shou'd not have believed you.—James Gower Chambers, salesman in the same firm, dolivored the pictures to prisonor through Mr Ifnight He asked prisoner bis name t ho replied, "I am lir Stafford."—William Stafford deposed that he was ii cabinetmaker in Upper Queen Street! know prisoner. Ho had been staying at his place from the 10th to tho 20th Oc'obcr. Ho permitted him a bod on two conditions—viz., that ho was to keep sob:T, and not bring any person into the house to disgraco him. He might state that he (Mr Stafford) was a bachelor, and prisonor undertook to keep the plaoo clean and cook in return for favours. Hia proper namo is John Klkin. Never gave him' authority to get the pictures. He sold two pic tures each to Mr Maselleld and Mr Partlngton, He got drunk and he could not trust him further.~Delective Hughes arreßted prisoner on the charge.—The depositions wero then road over, and prisoner was fully commitlo 1 fortrial.

THE VRC. SPRING CARNIVAL.

SPECIAL MESSAGE,

[by cable—corykioiit.]

M f.lbournb, this day. There was .i large attendance at Tatter sail's last, night and considerable specula tion, with increasing excitement.

For the Derby, 5 to 4 is taken freely about Bargo. A considerable amount of money liaa been invested on Seahorse at / to 1. Sandal is at 3to 1, and Grati.tude 10 tol.

For the Cup, 100 to 10 against Off Colour istaken and offered; 100 to 10 against Bargo (takenand offered); 100 to 8 against Plausi ble (taken and offered); 100 to 8 against Blink Bonny (taken and offered); 100 to 7 against The Pluager (offered-, 100 to fi taken and wanted ; 100 to 7 against Vergy (offered), iOO to 0 taken and wanted ; 100 to CagafnctWaiwick (offered); 100 toOagainst Miilua (offered) ; 100 to G against Com motion (offered); 100 to 6 against Guess work (offered); 100 to 4 against Lord VVil tin (taken) ; 100 to 4 against Anchorite (taken).

[reciter's caeleoham.]

Melbourne, this day. There is but little doing in betting On the Cup, quotations being unchanged.

On tho fourth page of today's issue will be found a list of tho horses left in the Melbourne Cup. The race is run on Tues day next.

SENSATIONAL STREET ACCIDENT.

A Runaway Horse Smashes

a Verandah

CoxLinEiiAr.LEexcitoment was occasioned in Upper Queen-street at 1.30 today by the appearance of a horse, with spring cait attached, galloping with frantic speed down that somewhat eteepthoroughfare. There was a genera^ stampede of pedest.iins. When the runaway horse reached the Queen-street junction it swerved from its hitherto straight course and collided with the veranduh of Mrs Ellis's fryitehop atthe coiner of Queen and' llutland-streets. There was a resounding crash, two cast-iron verandah posts were smashed into frag ments, and in the twinkling of an oyo the heavy galvanised iron and plate glass verandah collapsed. The horatj reached the doorway of the shop, the shaft of the cart carrying away several bricks from a portion of the building near the door, and further damage would doubtless have been done hud not ex-Detective Strathern, who was stand ing inside the shop, bravely seized the f lightened animal by the head and checked his mad career. The horse escaped" "quite unhurt, the sr.ojd at which he was going enabling him to roach the doorway before the weighty mass of galvanised iron descended on the footpath. Constable Keaney was speedily on the spot, and the horse being extricated, Mr -Strathearn had it taken to Crowther's stables to await the ai rival of the owner. .The cart bore the name, " Squirrel, Chimney- Sweep." Constable Keaney waited for about a quarter of an hour expecting the driver to turn up, but as that individual did not put in an af pc ranee, ho began to think that he had met with an acci dent, and proceeded to . make investi gation. He soon ascertained the cir cumstances 'of the bolt, which are as follows:—Squirrel, tho owner of the horse, had left it standing at tie corner of Karungahnpe Road and Upper Queenst oet near Mr Helcher's store. While he was getting in the horse started oil' rather rapidly, and Squirrel was thrown out, the wheel passing over one leg and arm. The horse, having thus summarily dispensed with his driver, was actuated by a desire to " cut down the recard " and the accident in Lower Queen-street was tb.3 result of his effort to excel as a pacu\ Squirrel is not much injured and was able, notwithstanding, to reach his home in Tamer-street. We may mention that Mr Dempsey, who is erecting a buildiig opposite the scene of the accident promptly sent several of his men ovor to secure the portions of the verandah that might have been dangerous to pedestrians, and to cleor away the wreckage.

TELEGRAMS.

Rescue from Drowning,

Wellington, this day. -Captain Wil liams, of tlio steamer Kennedy/ from Wan ganui, reports that when crossing Wan ganui Bar he passed the pilot boat with two men taking soundings on the Bar. A heavy roller suddenly capsized the boat, when Captain Williams low< red a boat and rescued the men, whom he "landed at the breakwater. The elder man was very much exhausted*

Tho Shooting Accident.

Nklson, this day.—An inquiry was held by Dr. Leggatt into the accident last even ing. .Latest accounts from the Hospital state that, the unfortunate man is doing, well, though greatly depressed. Dr Leggatt had previously cautioned tho man not to load till his turn came to fire, but he dis obeyed the order. Gunners Ladd and Clark had a narrow escape, the bullet passing between the arm and side of Gunner Clark, and grazing the coat of Gunner Ladd,

HARBOUR BOARD.

Tire fortnightly meeting of,.this body was held yestorday afternoon. : Presents-Messrs Graves Aickin (Chairman), W. R. Waddel (Mayor), Devore, Winks,' Niccbl, Lamb, Owen, T, Morrin, J. Reid, and J. M. Clark. ■

Corr bspondknce. — Letters wore received anri disposed of as follows t—From Northcote Road Board, stating that they woro prepaid to pay their promised contribution of £B0 towards the extension of the Northcote Wharf, and their Chairman (Mr G. N. Krasßey) had been an- S ointed 10 tako charge of the wharf inninoor to prepare piano and specifications for the work.^l'"roui A. Van Brakle, applying for leave'to cater for the men at the Calliope Dock, and aakini? tho use of a1 shed as a kitchen and dining-room : Application not entertained. —From D. Hosa, complaining ofurijost and ungenerous treatment on the part of the Board • Referred to Works and Tanift Committee.— From Waikato Timber Company, asking Board to purohaeo a quantity of totara piles, which had been prepared-for them: Agreed to take 60 piles. ■ • . •■ • Dock Material.—lt was resolved that no harbour duos should bo charged on material in tended for tho Calliope Dock. ■ t ■. AlKcnANics' Bay Endowment.—Tn reply to a telegram, tho Under-Secretary for Public works wired that it could not bo determined at presoDt how much ol the land in Mechanics' Bay would bo required for railway purposes bnt that it was probable that the whole of the endowments would ultimately be required.—Re ferred to Works and Tariffs Committee in order to considor Board's position, preparatory to determining .the amount of its compensation claim. . '

Works and Tariffs Committee. — This Coranntteo rcoommondod:^(l) That as soon as tho Hobson-street reclamation is finished the accommodation required by the Waitemata Rowing Club bo Rranted. (2) That tho Harbour-master bo asked to report on the most suitable site for a place o£ protec tion near tho Wynyard Pior for pleasure Mr tonton's letter in, the meantime being deferred. (3) That tho time for closing the re ceiving sheds be extended.to six p.m., and that no alteration bo made in the payment for over time for storekeeper, (1) That an office be ercctod for the Northcote Ferry. (5) That on and after the Ist January the Board assume tho receiving and delivering of all goods on the' wharves on south sido of Aucklandharbonr, and that tho details be referred to this Committee to report upon. This latter clause was amended so aa'to read that the receiving should bo either by tho Board or let by them to spine contractor. The ropon as amended was then' adopted. Finance COMMirrirE.-On tho recommenda tion of this Committee, iceounts amounting to £950 153 lud were passed for payment. The re port stated that aftor payment of accounts there would be a balance in the bank o£ el 461 17s Oil. while tho cash on deposit amounted to £132,000. . .

Victoria Whabf.—A memo, from the Fn glnoor ro drodging at Victoria Wharf was referred to the Works and Tariffs Committee — Mr MoKenzlo's motion re stone beacon at Rangitoto was adjourned till next week* Reclamation Allotments. —A discussion arose on Mr Nic col's motion that the allotmen s in Customs-istreet, from Gore-street to break water reclamation, bo leased forthwith —The motion was ultimately withdrawn, it bein<» thought that the most favourable time for sale would bo when the railway station and Emily Place works were completed. Silt at this Dock.—Mr D. H. McKenzie pointed out that the mouth of the Dock was silting up, and suggested thatone of the dredVes should bo place! there.-The Chairman pro mjaed to attend to tho matlor. This concluded the business.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(BY TKLEGRAPH.-SPECIAL REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day. . Two petitions from Auckland district were presented in the House yesterday. The first was from Roman Catholics of Kihikihi, pray ing for a capitationgranttoCatholic Schools, and was presented by Mr Lake. The other, presented by Mr Hobbs, is from John Wheeler King, formerly of the Bay of Islands, who claims to have been the oldest English native of the colony of New Zea land, having been born at Ohiu mission station, Bay of Islands, in September, 1816.; Through reverses of fortune he was com pelled, in 1871, to give up his property for the benefit of ins creditors, and now asks* that provision be made for him in hia old age. The Waste Lands Committee reporta on the potitien of Simon Ryan for a grant of land for military services, that the peti-: tioner's claim having been rejected by a Royal Commission, the Committee has no recommendation to make. On a similar petition from Win, Halliday, the report is that in accordance with a resolution passed on September 10, the Committee has no re commendation to make.

Karao-Kawakawa Railway,

Mr Holibs, who leaves for Auckland on Friday, has written to the Premier respect ing the Kawakawa-Kamo Railway, no vote for which appeared in the Public Works Esti mates. He hopes to get it on the Supple-, mentary Estimates,

Long Sitting of the House.

In the House this morning, after the telegraph office closed, the Land Act Amendment Bill passed through Com mittee, and was reported with several amendments. Progress was reported on the Life Assurance Policies Bill, and the House adjourned at 2.5 a.m.

A Lapsed Councillor Recalled,

In the Legislative Council yesterday, a messages was received from the Governor that he had been pleased to recall the Hon. G. Buckley, who had forfeited his seat by boing absent from two consecutive sessions,

Land Act Amendment Bill.

The House was occupied from ten o'clock last night with the Land Act, 1877, Amend ment Bill, which was further considered in Committee. A new clause Was added deal-" ing with a further grant of land to Weet port colliery. A long discussion took place on Mr Macandrew's new clause reserving 10,000 acres of land between the Mataura Eiver and Catlir.s River for a special settle ment .of Highland crofters on ten-acre; sections; The principal objections were that it was absurd to suppose that people would obtain subsistence from ten-acre; sections, that it was unfair to give this land to people in tiko Home country when there were so many unemployed unprovided.for here, and that the concession should not be confined to Highlanders alone, but be open to all nationalities. The clause providing for the infliction of twelve months' imprison* ment upon persons found guilty of dummy ism was negatived. A clause to enforce, the homestead'system in Nelson was thrown out. There was a long discussion on another new clauso referring to the Crown lands being put to ballot instead of auction, but it was also negatived. - • , ;■

Auckland Railway Employees' Grievance

Sir. George Grey brought up a grievance,; of Auckland railway employees. The' Minister of Public Works eaid at the period of reorganisation of the Railway Depart ment in 1880-81, it was found that different rates of pay and regulations prevailed in* different parts of tho colony, and that no uniform treatment Kad been followed. After considering the subject, the Govern inent determined to adopt a uniform system of pay and promotion throughout the; colony on the railways, and this was intro duced in May,' 1830. The Government would not entertain applications for except tional treatment of any section of the em-, ployeea, nor for tho refund of any alleged, arrears on account of non-promotion, as the subject of increases and promotion was con sidered in dealing with the Estimates for 1879-80, and such increases were allowed as were then thought proper. The employees in the locomotive branch afc Auckland had since repeatedly claimed sums they alleged were due, and they were paid their claims in September, 1883. The circular alluded to included in the lists rates of pay for^ traffic employees. The Government had received petitions from the Auckland traffic employees for all arrears of pay and the return of the ten per cent re duction imposed on all Government em ployees during 1379-80, but had declined to accede to them. It has been held that the; Auckland traffic employees are not more entitled to claim promotion or increased pay than any other of the ra'lway employees or civil servants, unless such increased rates of pay and promotion were allowed by the Go vernment of the day, which was not the case. The circular in question was an; in struction from the Minister to his officers in 1874, but has long been out of use.

Bills In the Legislative Council

The Government Bill j Greymouth Har? baur Bill, Destitute Perrons Bill, and West port Harbour Bill were,, after some diS" cussion, read a second time' in the Council yesterday. The East and West Coast and Nelson Railways Bill was recommitted, amended, and then read a third time and passed. The Drainage of Mines Bill and Public Works Amendment Bill were con? sidered ■in committee and reported wjtli amendments. A new bill was introduced, by Hon. Mr Waterhouse providing for punishment in certain cases of Ijreaoh of trust. ', • ' ■ - *f

MINING NEWS.

Thames, this day.-. Dart.—The monthly re^rtfyg will lake place on Saturday, and the manager antici: pates a payable rehiri^. The general crush ing is shaping fairly, ans about 60lba. pf picked stone are on hand.

QrjBEN of BKAUTr.—The recent trial Crushing of six loads of quartz from "the Vanguard lode yielded loz.1 2dwts of gblfl; The cross reef is'- still being driven up.on, and comprises 16 inches of compact and promising stone, which is being saved'tor crushing. " ' Kurunui Hill.—Stpping is being carriwl > on from the winze 'below the tunnel 'love'l fon No. 1 reef and the branch leader bofh . which show gold. ' " ; ' " V CALEDo'NiAfr.-r-Mclnnis, tributer, Crushed 8 loads for 19ozs. 14dwts. "'■ ■" "

Moaxatairi.— William, tributer, obtained 18ozs.*19dwts. from 5J tonsr ' ' ' -*■

COROMANDEL.

Success.—The manager reports under date27tii' insfc:—For the pafft week ttere has been but little of importance'to report from the mine. In stoping, the ground bis b^en more broken'than usual, owing to the slids. The lode still" continues' to shows little golcl in the different breakings dow# of the r^ef, but nothing solid, althoagh there'is good indicatic in on both walls. -;.

WESLEYAN DISTRICT MEETING.

Tho record of yesterday's work was read by the Secretary after exercisesvled by Revs. Wne- W*U and Can-. Memorials from' no Kwffon ; Road and North Shoro Circuits, to the ■effect that students should bo allowod to remain their full term at college. Tho matter was ordered to forwarded to Conference for consideration. Sev.u-ai country circuit ministers bro ght'for ward objections to the resolutions t> rtVeslty College Committee, thnt the students ishOuld, vt ' future, do no Sunday wcrk in country circnJ's. 'Jihoy were as!t£d to. state these objeotionsia writing to tho secretary of the Committee. The secretary brought up the report of the" Com mit eoonaffairsconnected with the native worki It wns resolvf-d. " That in the opinion of this meeting the re luirements of our work are such that' a Miori minister cannot le spare! at present from this district for the work in .'l'aia naki; but that ono of the Maori ministeis be released for a period of two or tlireo months to visit Wnikato and Taranaki under the direotiin of Bro. G ttos." It was decided in regard to Maori probationers *hat Rameka. Horl te Kuri, Wi Warona Pewa, and •M. L. Wait! l)B examinpd in wrltmiar and orally, and that, subject to tho c examinaiions proving satisfac tory, bo "'commended to Conference for ordina* lion in the district;- also, that Hauraki Paul ■ ■- and rii-ipi Rakona be similarly examinedt aud. subject to a satisfactory oxamintiOD, that they pass in their years. On the motion of Bevr A. Reid, it was resolved that the Conferene < bo recommended to appoint a probationer to Raplan next year.—On'the motion of Rev. In Dukes, it was resolved to recommend to Con; feroncothat ihe subject of Methodist polity b« added to the curriculum of the students at Wesley College. f ,! The meetiue adjourned till 2.30 p.m.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER. 29, 1884.



special Advertisements. DR. WILK. IN S, F. K. C. S. CONBDtTINa AND OtKRATISG SUHGEON, r bat his Surgery (or General Practice, aiso Eve, Ear, and Throat Diseases, Mornings, Afternoon's, and Evenings. Consultation Feos very Moderate. Dr. Wilkins spent seven years at Mooreflelda Eye Hospital, London, under Messrs Bowman and Crichott two at Throat. Hospital, London, (even years Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, . and eight years at.Kye, Ear, and Throat In flrmary.Mclbourne. Adjustsspectaclcstosights. —Consulting Rooms, Queen-street (near Poat office), Auckland. T Tl)TFs"o¥ AUCKLAND, SICE THE EXHIBITION .op SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, - . AT : . W. P. OGILVIE'S ' NKW DBAPKRY AND MILLINEIW ES TABLISHMENT, . KVKRY ETENING THIS WEEK, Commencing 7.30 p.m., dosing 10.30. VICTORIA HOUSE, VICTORIAST. WEST, .; CORNER OF GKAHAM-STBBET. INSPECTION INVITED DURING THE is DAYTIME. LONSDALE POULTRY YARDS, WAIKOMITI. I . FORSALIE EUGS FROM PRIZE POULTRY. J Perdoz. ,■•.•: -. —-<--• s. d. Dark Brahmas (winners of eight First Prizes) 21 0 Secund Prize Dark Urnhuma .. •». ..10 6 Perdoz. , Perdoz. ■ s. d. 8. d. tight Brahmas.. 10 B Goldnn Pencilled Brown Leghorns 21 0 Ilamburgs .. 10 8 White leghorns 21 0 .Silver Spangled Andalusiians .. 21 0 Hambnrgs .. 10 6 Black Spanish .. 10 6 Black. Hamburg* 10 6 Whito Spanish .. 10 6 Black Red Game 10 6 Buff Cochins ..15 0 Duck Wing Game 10 6 . Minorcas .. .. 10 6 Black Red Game . Langsh'ans . ..10 6 Bantams .. 10 6 Grey Dorkings .. 10 6 Duck Wing Game Crevo Cceurs ..10 C Bantams .. 10 S Houdans .. ..21 0 Aylcsbury, Ducks 10 0 XuMuu Spangled Rouen Ducks .. 10 6 5 ■tN^'^'-SirifdlsJwßSii'rior Pigeons 15a per pair, , J{ U.«'JillKl) POULTRY. Fl(n*k Jsi'^w^h ftntl Brahma 5 0 lamMiljJHUima 5 0 Apply" J. ABBOT. /■_'*'"'; Hobson-Btreet. \ NDALUBIAN FOWLS, good layersj J\. non-sitteis. H. E. Martin, Original Im porter, will book a few Sittings <12 eggs), 218 - from stock that bred hisnumerousprize winners ■■';_'. special prizes at late Bhow: honours in England. H. E. Martin, eiaremont-street. Kyber Pass Road, Auckland. Inspection Invited. HU R L E AN D S O N, BOOT AND SHOEMAKERS. ' EAR4NOAHAPE ROAD AND JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY STREETS, ;'■: - AUCKLAND. We bee to announce that our NEW SHOP IS I NOW OPENED, and Well Stocked with ';•-. a Choice Selection of English, German, ■ and Colonial BOOTS Axm snOESI BOOTS Awn SHOES I BOOTS AND SHOES! BOOTS AJNU SHOES 1 SUITABLE FOR THE SEASON. Small Profits and Quick Kctens is the principle upon which we conduct our business, and . ".. \tb Guarantee Good Talno tor Cash ■,»/-: Expended. - We REPAIR all kinds of Boots and Shoes, whether purchased at our Shops or ; ' . ■ elsewhere. ; Hurls- and Son, ; , Kaeangahapb Road and Grey-street. Mb Alfred Smith : ARCHITECT • <Faxtow ojl the Royal Institute^, HAS REMOVED" TD 18. SHORTLAND-STREET. | ■~fio&£9' AND GOOD INj'JMjJiKfci .11/ ■ ' .aiso, . . • ! 3TORKS, SPOONS, CRUETS. SO. BEI-tma AT VERY tOW PRICES. THOMAS SAMUBIi, 108, QUXBN-STBEB3f» . Til A I L O R I JJ «.; - , A. E, SPENCE I Would respectfully call attention to the Fact ' that he Is prepared to turn oat ' GENTLEMEN'S GARMENTS, 4n the very best and most fashionable manner, AT TWENTY PER CENT. LBSS Thau usually charged for like class material "■"O- workmanship. A fflg ffitmeU_<g&^ ■BnlU,frera.. _ •„■ _. Truuiiurß.fram _. U " Woto the AddreM-BS, QUEBN-ffmEEE '■ IPver Hewn Wilson, Williams, & McCuUagh). _. CCaßwa ■Cabjl ■, H 1> ROI^SSOR CARROLLO'S Gymna i*i5 lym now. Wen. Monday, Wednesday. ■ and Friday ovßntaf*, 7.80, Mer^tOaChambera' ■I Ouoou-Btreet. Terms. «1 Is per quarter: private ■ Jwsons |.or. uprccraent. Gentlemen Invited, i



Special Advertisements. M ILNE & C HOYCE Have just received SPECIAL IMPORTATIONS MILLINERY, DRESS MATERIALS, LADIES' AND CHILD'S COSTUMES, LADIES' AND CHILD'S UNDERCLOTHING. 2?. B.—Wedding Order*; Mourning Orders, DRESSMA KINO, Manile.makbig, Liulies' and Child* Outfitting, and Boys' Clothing all well and expedi tiowly made, on the premises. All Goods Marled in Plain Figure.*. FIVE PER CENT. Discount for Cash. MILNE & CHOICE, LORNE AND WELLRSI.EY STREETS.



-VTEW BARGAINS ! SPLENDID J3I VALUE. I HAVE BOUGHT, AT A HEAVY DISCOUNT -50 New Silk Broche Dolmans, Laca Caper, &c, i and will noil them at and under warehouse prioe. These ure this seasoji'a goods. New Patterns in Ginghams, choice goods, from Bid Choice Assortment in Prints, Sateonß, Nuns' Veiling, new and very pretty Buttons, one of the best stocks of whito Cream, and Gold Lace in the town to select from; very lowest prices Good Stook of Ladies' Umbrellas; grand line. Is (id. worth 3s fid 72-in. White Twill Sheeting, heavy make, Is yard 90-in. Grey Sheeting, Is yard Strong Ulue Serge lor boys' wear, BJd, worth Is Lot oi Damaged Tweed, Is yard Now Stock of Kalapoi, Mosgicl, and other Tweeds Good' Lino Boys' Black Felt Hats, Is fid, worth Si 200 Men's and Boys' Straw Hats at half-price to clear CO Men's Strong Tweed Coats, 7s Gd; great bar gains 39 Men's Nelson Tweed S.iits, 35a. splendid valuo 150 pairs Men's Alloa A Hose, damaged, fid pair 40 Buys' and Youths' Strong Tweed Suits, from 17b Gd. Theso were bought at a heavy dls count, and will bo sold much under ware house price 60 Men's Tweed Suits, 2.'s 6d; Tweed Trousers, 4s 6d 100 Boys's Knicker Suits, 4s 9d A Large Lot of Job Lines and Romoants to bo sold cheap to meet the times. WILLIAM It. BRIDGMAN, 288. UPPER QUEEN STREBT, OOMMER SEASON, 18 84. J. COSGRAVE & €0. Have much pleasure in announcing the arrival, Per Doric, of a VERY LARGE ASSORTMENT OF . I'SUMMEGOODS] ■ ASD [NOTOTIESJ FOR EVERY DEPARTMENT. They comprise an Exceptionally COMPLETE STOCK of - COTTON AND WOOLLEN DRESS STUFFS In all the Very Latest Materials, Colourings, and Combina'ions. An Elegant Assortment of PARIS TRIMMED MILLINERY, SHOT, PLAIN, AND BROCHE SILKS AND SATINS, SHOT AND CHECK WASHING SILKS, LICES, COLLARETTES, GLOVES, HOSIERY, MANTLES, SUN-SHADES, AND RIBBONS, In almost Endless Variety. IN ALL, THE LARGEST AND MOST VARIED ASSORTMENT OF SUMMER GOODS YET DISPLAYED THIS SEASON.



WE FURNISH HOUSES THKOUGHOUT. 6ARLICK k CRAUWELL'S IB TUB' " • CHEAP FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. JUST OPENED, Beautivux, Assortsusnt BRUSSEM TAPESTRY, KIDDERMINISTEB CARPETS. SPLENDID LOT BEDSTEADS, Jnst Received, . IRON AND BRASS, NICKEL-PLATED. QARLICK AND QRAKWIXL, FORNISHINO WAHEHOUBE, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND.



FEATHER DYEING OR CLEANING PAR EXCELLENCE. STRAW HATS AND BOKNETS PERFECTLY CLEANED, DYED, OR ALTERED. Quickness of Execution and Moderate Cost specially considered. ' MRS B. 'P. HSHER, For many years in business in Wellington, and' well known in several parts of the colony, de*! sires to intimate tho.opening of premises at ■ ORAJTS BUILDINGS, Comer of WELLESLEY AND HOBSON STREETS, '■ On the line of Tramway. In the art of Dyeing Mrs Fisher acknowledges no superior in the colonies, and admits of very few equals. U. HUX TABLE, M.D. • MASTER fS .SURGERY, Has Remov.ed to Wellcgley^treet East, one door* fjcom SymqnJs*treat.' At Home fob jEowsultation, 8 to 9.30 a.m., i :> 2p.m.,8t07.»)pi»: .■.■■-.. ■At Kino and Son's, QpjsERfTRBBT, 1,1.30 a.m. At Robinson's, Chemist, JPabnell,;! p.m.' ; Public Vaccination every Friday, at jfing's. : D U S- NEWBERRY COBBETT, iSMB'-t-Mpi—1 --?'. EDINBURGH iumo WMTOt^ygtolaajAcwTicheur, Rotundß ' .j.-Ues* Choral HaS. *r' axu* >> AJg«ne :>n ajp., ■.6-7. <£&ss%&.



Special Advertisements. GO TO mHE iy"ELBOURNB TTVRAPERY . AND /CLOTHING /COMPANY, QUEKN-STRKKT, FOR NKW AND FASHIONABLE DRAPERY NEW AND FASHIONABLK DRA.PKRY NKW AND FASHIONABLK DRAPERY NEW AND FASHIONABLE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. AND CLOTHING. AND CLOTHING. AND CLOTHING. ALL GOODS AT WHOLESALE PRICES. The M.D. & C. CO. Sell STERLING GOODS ONLY, and NO RUBBISH. The Establishment is Lighted Throughout by 50 Incandescent ELECTRIC LAMPS. TERMS CASH. THE MELBOURNE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING COMPANY Call your attention to their Extensive Stock OF GENERAL DRAPERY and CLOTHING, Which they SELL AT WHOLESALE PRICKS.



Everybody should try Teulenberg's Ger main's Extract of Soap.—Crowthers Buildings, WblleeliSy-stre.et East. ■ • ; • ■ ;,-.., ~* '



No oases of infectious disease have been reported to the Sanitary Inspector since last week, when two mild cases of diphtheria (one in East Ward, and ono in Grafton Ward), and ono case of scarlet fever in North Ward, wore reported. The first annual ball of the Devonport Naval Artillery will be hold to-morrow evening in the Dovonp irt Hall. Tho dance music will be supplied by the Company's band A steamer will loave tho North Shore wharf at S a in for tho convenience of Auckland visU ors. I "ROUGH ON CORNS."_A.k totw.u,-."Rough J'■ Coriu." Quick relief, royiplule iwnnnnent cure. Conn wirbT buulous. ' " '■'•"• " *^ Ketal***™*-' ~~J-*oo.,Ag»»t»,AnckUu& ;



Aliserablenesb.—The raOßt. wonderful and marvellous success In cases .where persons art sick or pining away from a condition at miser ableuoss thatno one knows whotaUsurem (pro fitable patients for doctors), is obtained by tije usj of Hop Hitters. Thoybegin to cure from the Urst dose, and keep it up until perfect health' and stronuth is reatorod. Notice. Bruntwood Estate having been disposed! of privately, the auction sale at Messrs vaile and Douglas's ronms tomorrow will commenca with the iroporties in tho estate of tho lato A. Black, Esq. Melbourne Cvt.~ My Books will clops on Saturday, November Ist, at 11 p.m.-YouM truly, gUKEICA.—[A.DVT.]