SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

n high wA__j{gsa_sasa»« SUNSET.-Thls Evening. 6.4t,v * , ,?. SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, 4.46 MOON'S AGE.-New Moon, 18th, 6.51 a.—.

ARRIVALS.

to-day.

Wellington, s.s., Stephenson, from Tauranga!

DEPARTURES.

LAST evenino. Thomßs Russell, s.s., Delandor, for Gisborne Queen, schooner, Jones, for Hoklanga

Inwards Coastwise. — Atalant-i, from Tairua. with2l,oooft timber; Olive, from Ken nedy Biy, with RG.MOft timber; Rose, from Port Fitzroy. with .5 tons firewood ; Kauri, from Port Charles, witk 53.000 ft timber.

Outwards Coastwise.—Bessy, for Parua Bay ; Atalanta, for Tairua; Dream, for Thames; Olive, for Pakirl; Rose, for Mangati: Kauri, for Port Charles; Christina, for Rubsbll.

The 8.8. Ringarooma will arrive from the South about noon tu-mcr ow.

Wiianoahei. this day.-Sailed: Macgregor, for Anckland, noon.

The ship Hermione loads here for London to follow the Waikato.

The Bhlp Waikato was berthed at the Railway Wharf this morning.

Thobrtß: Amiabell will leave Sydney for New castle and Auckland on Tuesday next.

The three-masted schooner Han-la Isle will loave Mercury Bay for Brisbane about a week hence.

The brigantine Oceola, which is now at Sydney, proceeds to Newcastle, loads coal there for Timaru, and goes on thence to Auckland.

Tho schooner Three Cheers arrived at Port Chalmers on Saturday last from Long Island with a cargo of guano. Sho loads at Port Chal mers for this port

I JThe s.s. Glenelg left Mercury Bay yesterday afternoon, and shortly afterwards transferred her passengers to the Wellington for Auckland, and then went on to Ohiwa to load cattle for this port. She will arrive here on Saturday morning.

Tho barquo Clifton, bound for Adelaide, was towed out of Ma.ka.au yesterday. The follow ing vessels were then loading: Sarah and Mary, for Dunedin; Wenona, for Melbourne; and Killnn Dorian, for Melbourne.

Tho barque Pelham left Greymouth at noon on the Bth inst. for this port with 191 tons coal and 28 tons coke. The Pelham is shortly to bo converted into a screw steamer, and the work will probably be carried out here, tho necessary machinery being on the new steamer Herald, which arrived at Hobart from Glasgow yester day.

The three-ransted schooner Rio, which left Oamaru on Oct. 23 for this port, and is therefore fully due, has been sold by Messrs D. H. McKenzle and Co. to Messrs Dobell and Co., of Napier, for £3.000. She is, in future, to be en gaged in tho coal trado between Naplor and Nowcastle.

Since the brigantine Linda Wober left this port, she has been through Torres Straits to Bonrke Town. Gulf of Carpentaria, thence round Australia, and she is now on the way from Vasse. Gcograph Bay, Western Australia, for Port Chalmers, with a cargo of sleepers. From Port Chalmers sh_ is expected to come on to Auckland.

Tho as. Wellington arrived from Tauranga this morning. Passengers— Miss Fleetwood." Mrs Wormall, Mrs T. McLean and family, Mrs Parkinson and son, Mr Rathbone, MrCailmann, Mr and Mrs Gibson, Messrs Stafford (2), Kopai, Roy. Mr Burrows, and 3in steerage. Tho Wel lington also brought the following passengers from Tairua:—Miss Douglas, Dr C, H. Linnodk. Messrs llinoza, P. Kanados, J. Pttley.Stoddard, R.Morley, and H. Bennett.

ARRIVAL OF THE HERALD AT HOBART.

Messrs Stone Bros 's new steamer Herald, in charge of Captain Savory, arrived at Hobart. from Dnndep, yesterday, the passage having oc cupied 61 days. Sho was to leavo to-day for cither this port or Greymouth. Tho Herald was built by Messrs Peareeßros., at Dundee, and I.U-iehed on July ?.Herdimen_ionaare* Length. 17_.t; breadth, 28ft; depth of hold. 13ft; and gross tonnage, 515. She has been built under special survey to class 100 Al at Lloyd's, and is fitted up by the builders with engines of 80 ---liorso power. She i_ intended for tbe coal trade between Greymouth and this port, for which she has been specially constructed.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL. Lalla Rookh, as., Campbell, from Waitara

DEPARTURES. Awylo, 8.5., McArthur. for Hokianga Douglus, s.s.,- Norbury, for Waitara Hinemoa, s.s., Fairchild, for Wellington

Tho B.s. Lalla Rookh arrived from Waitara yestorday evening with 18 head of cattle, 2,000 toot timber, and 30 packages. She leaves for Raglan and Rawhia again to-morrow.

The 5.3. Argylo lefi for Hoklangn at four o'clock yesterday with packages sundries.

The 3.8. Douglas left for Waitara at 10 o'clock this morning with 100 kegs blasting powder, and 80 casta and packages sundries-

Tho Government steamer Hinemoa left for Wellington, via Port AVaikato and Kawhia, at 5 o'clook yesterday. !

The 8.8. Stormbird should arrive from the South to-day.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Manukau- Heads, this day.—Arrived, at 11.20 a.m.: Stormbird.

Gisborne. this day.—Sailed, at 10 a.m.: Ringa rooma, for Auckland.

DurrEDDT, this day. — Tho Ruapehn's actual steaming tine was ii days 3 hours. An infant child on board named Culbert died, but other wise the passengers enjoyed excellent health.

Melbourne, November 12.—Sailed, yester day afternoon: Wairarupa, for Bluff*, Arrived, this morning: Rotomahana, from Bluff.

Sydney. November 12.—Arrived, this morn inn: Waihora, from Auckland. r

meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

November 13,1881.

Abbott's Opera House—"London by Night," 8 p.m. ,;. 'r : "-. .■'. V.M.C.A.—Devotional and Addresses. 7.30 p.m.

Theatre Roynl-^Qood Tomplar Entertain ment in aid of Edward Johnson, 8 p.m.

St flepulohre's Mutual Improvement Society, "Evening with the Humourists," 7.30 p.m.

Berosford-streot Congregational—Opening of New Session of Congregational Improvement Society; 8 p.m.

Tattersall's Club-Settling, Now Zealapd Cup and Christchtiroh Derby, 8 p.m.

' Foresters' Hull—Grand Variety Concert, 8 p.m. -

Remuera Social Union-Mußio and Dance, 8 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents

Inquirer.—There is nothing to prevent traders from landing upon New tSulnea, except the hostility of the natives. The powers of tho new High- Commissioner and the Imperial policy on the question of land titles are as yet unknown. R.S. (Parnell).—There Is no compulsion about the employment of a doctor instead of a mid wife in cases of confinement. You can please yourself, and avoid what you regard as an out r.ge on modesty in future. Salutatob.—There are a good many equally noxious places about the city. The resldonts should petition the Council, and get the mem ber for the ward to interest himself In the matter.

Births.

CARR.-On Nov. 12, at her residence, Berctford street, tho wifo of E. J. Carr of a daughter.

Deaths.

LEPINE. — On Nov. 12, at her resldenco, Alexandra-street, Emma Willett, tho beloved wife of William Lepine; aged 62 years. ' The funeral will leave her late residence to morrow (Friduy), at 3 p.m.

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1884.

For the cause that lacks assistance, For tho wrong that needs resistance, _t*or the future in the distance. And the good that we can do.

Has the habit of parsimonious accumu lation by which the Costley estate was created fallen also upon the people to whom it has been bequeathed? Months have passed since the legatees came into their inheritance, and except the purchase of property made by the Museum Trust and the improvement in the Museum, nothing has been done. The Hospital grounds are bleak as ever, a season was lost in planting through the inactivity of the Com mittee, the wards are overcrowded and deserving cases turned from the doors, while the aged poor go to gaol for want of a Refuge. The sailors, for whom a commodious Home was to be provided, are no better"bft" than before their would-be benefactor died; The Harbour Board, we believe, offered a valuablesite to the trustees of the Sailors' Home, but some hitch prevented the negotiations from coming to a success ful issue. Palsy has stricken every hand to which the administration of the money has beenentrusted. Even the City Council have gone no further towards the erection of a free; public library build ing, for} which tht Ir legacy is allotted, than wrangling and fighting their architects, with every prospect of rejecting the chosen plans in the end and adopting some other, and offinally throwing away more than in a hole to relieve the view from Albert Park, with a grand array of back premises. The breath of public opinion is. wanted to put life into' the dry bones arid set them in motion. The present genera tion wish to enjoy these things; some of those who hoped to rejoice in the public benefits conferred by the defunct donor have followed him; others are getting old while this money is locked up in a stocking. May we hope that the trustees will wake up refreshed after their long slumbers, and show.that they are"riot unmindful of the duties of their position. ■. ;<

The Mayoral Election.

air Waddel Re-elected.

Mn Waddel was to-day re-olected Mayor of Auckland without opposition. This is tho highest compliment the burgesses could pay him, and it has been earned by His Worship's assiduous attention to, the multifarious and often thankless duties of his office.'. Wedo not, however, approve,of the principle of second terms—it is a bad custom, and against English prece dent. Thero are pony Councillors and other citizens who may fairly, aspire to enjoy the. honour, and it is to the public advantage that they shall have .the opportunity. The system of second and eyen third terms seems somehow to have grown into a custom, and it is one which Mr Waddel may as fairly claim to share in as his predecessors'; but, in future we should liko to see tho' Council make a steady stand, against the extension of the Mayoral term beyond a; year ;at ■ any ope .period. It t would, always be open for a public man who gives his time continuously to the business of the city to come forward for second and third recognitions of his services after suitable intervals. With this reservation, we heartily congratulate Mr Waddel upon his walk over, and have no doubt the interests of the ratepayers will be as safe in his. hands this year as last. '• '■•■

Impending Constitutional Con flict in England,

We. learn by cable message that the Fran chise Bill hfls-poassd triumphantly through the House of Commons without a division being taken. This, of cwm, fright easily have been predicted; but tho rp 4 s.trug^le will only commence when the measure is sent to the ..Upper Chamber. The latest reports regarding the tone of the hereditary

Seers show them to be maintaining a firm land, uncompromising attitude, and it Is not at all unlikely that they may carry this to' the extreme of rejecting tho Franchise Bill a second time. If they do so, they will of 'course profess that they have no desire to debar'twp^ millions .< of-their, fellow-subjects f.onr'poltiiflJatiofii however slight?'ib the government of the country: ;* but thoy will raise the old cry- that a redistribution of seats ought in justice to be a concomitant ■of the,*—easure.and make that the excuse for routing it out. That protest, however, will in no wayshield them from the storm of popu ular indignation which is ready to- Burst whenever tbe JLords declare their opposition to tho will of tin) people. Mr Qladstone, in -the "House of Commons on Tuesday night, deC|ared that he shook himself free of all responsibility in connection with the im pending crisis between tho two Chambers, which is another way of saying that Jke.does, not intend jn any way to modify t^eioroei off tho popular wrath, ojren though Jt should; c&rry the country into reyobntwn- Hot im- i probably the Lords will recognise %b veiled j threat, and will use it as .a whetstone to sharpen the edge of their opposition, in which caije they may bo expected to reject;1 the Franchise .Bill by as large a.majority as' they did last session. Recehtmassmaetingii and proeessionß have shown the people of England and Scotland to be thoroughly in I I earnest in making the demand for this re- / -.form, and the Government haying'promised I a Redistribution Bill next year, there is no j ■ feasible ground for, opposing the passage of; the Franchise . Bill. Ii the hereditary Chamber persists in ijs "present attitude, it will pursue a suiddal policy. Justand pro gressive ideas being atthe basis of the mea sure now to be submitted to them, ib is bound, to .succeed, even though such a bigobatruction as tho House of LtjrdSi'triesf to bar the way Mr Gladstone, staunch friend^ of .the Crown as he is,, inu'sf* be coin-' jjnendedai'ai statesman . . " Who knows the season when to tako r : ___ Occasion, by the hand, and make . •. ''The bounds of Freedom wider yet, " ' ;. ; 1: •He knowtha-ikt-.e:.Crbw^ 'to|-a*npo«>!ithfli _wple*a,*w*_n" it milst as suredly fall, andhe therefore recognises the

House of Lords as no true friends of Royalty. in tho stand which they take on this ques tion. The Heir Apparent is understood to bo imbued with similar Liberal views of the relations between the Throne and tho people; and should it bo tho caso that among tho "three estates" —Crown, Lords, and Commons—the middle ono opposes itself to tho other two, it must be crushed. If the House of Lords shouldfall over this question, it will go down into oblivion " unwept, unhonoured, aiid un sung." We scarcely think, however, tho Peers will relinquish their privileges all nt once ; but, as they hnvo done before, will give up an instalment when it is wrung from them, and hold on to the remnant until a further upheaval of the masses below com pels afresh readjustment.

The election of Mayor of Parnell was decided to-day, when Mr W. C. Bracken bury, substitute Returning Officer, declared Mr I). 11. McKenzie elected Mayor. Mr McKenzie was returned unopposed.

Quito a number of Auckland members were left behind in Wellington when the Hinemoa started on Monday for the North. Amongst these were Sir George Grey, Hon. J. A. Tole, ftnd Cuptaiti Morris. Messrs Hobbsand Moat have gone to Christchureh for the purpose of witnessing tho annual carnival there, whilo it was tho intention of Messrs Dargaville, Peacock, Thompson, and Cadman to como overland.

The boy, John Maxwell, charged with stealing 2s Gd, the money of Robort Henry Watt, nt EUorslie, camo up for judgment this morning. His Worship, MrMacdonald, in deciding the caso, said the circumstances shown by evicteneo woro clear. Tho girl had stated distinctly that she saw tho prisoner take the coin from the counter and put it into his sleeve, and the half-crown was seen no more. He believed the inten tion was to steal, but he did not think tho prisoner was o common thief, although one of a troublesome class. It was clear to his mind that prisoner did steal tho money. Still, after quoting from a similar case, he would dismiss it, not so much on its merits as on technical points. Mr H. C. Browor (Registrar of tho Supremo Court) held a sitting in bank ruptcy this morning', and in tho estate of Moore and Townshend allowed tho Official Assignee £20 costs, besides fixing tho debtors' solicitors'costs at £14 and fees of Court and the creditors' solicitors' costs at £5 ss. Tho motion asking the Rogistrar to iijc these costs was made by Mr Cave. A similar motion in re Robert Qull was allowed to stand ovor sine die. In viow of tho great traffic which thero will be botween tho city and North Shore during the coming holiday season, the Devonport Ferry Company havo had their gates and buildings altered so as to give an additional space of about 18ft. inside of the enclosure, while another means of exit-has bo.ii made through a passage in tho main building, and'having an outlet on the southern side of tho wharf. " Tho Illustrated New Zealand News " (October 27th) contains several fairly-ex ecuted wood engravings of Now Zealand scenery, ono of tho best being the Upper Waitakerei Falls, from a photograph taken by Mr Steel, of Pulman's photo, rooms, Auckland. The return rowing match, employes of Tola and Cavo against tho employes of Cou ncil and Cooper and Devore and Cooper combined, will take place to-morrow (weathor permitting), at 5 o'clock. Tho course will be from tho cud of Queon-street Wharf, round the s.s. Triumph, and back. It will bo remembered that tho first match resulted in an easy victory for tho former crew, but as the latter havo boon practising for tho lost week, a close race is anticipated this timo. It has been determined to resuscitate tho Auckland Amateur Athletic Club, which had such a successful career several years ago. The Club will continue upon tho old lines, and there is ovory reason to expect that it will hayo a prosperous future. Tho old committee will moot on . Monday or Tuesday next for tho purposo of making tho necessary arrangomonts. Thonewsteam dredge, for the construction of which the Harbour Board accepted a Glasgow tender on Tuesday last, is to be finished by April noxt.and will then come out under steam or sail. • It will bo a steam screw hopper dredge capable of lifting 250 tons of silt por hour, and the ladder wul bo of sufficient length to dredge to n depth of 30 feet. It will have space to carry 500 tons of its own spoil, and will bo able to deposit its cargo wherever it may bo decided upon. Its steaming powers will bo not less than eight miles per hour. The soil lifted by it will bo principally deposited iv Free man's Bay In furtherance of tho reclamation work to be systematically carried on there. The whaleboat r^ce at the Auckland Regatta should bo ono of the mos;t interest ing contests ever rowed here. It, is ox pected that the entries will bo very numerous, and that if the prizes offered are valuable, fully ten crows will bo en tered, representing clubs in Auckland, Thames, Wairoa, Manukau, and Southern ports. A meeting of the Auckland Regatta Committee is to be held on Friday night to fix the amount of -prize monoy, and it is advisable that the first prise should exceed the sum already suggested, viz, £50, as tho whaleboat race is likely in the future to have not only a local but a colonial interest. The election Ointest yesterday between Mr Geo,-Holme (butcher) and Mr Alfred Kidd (Commorcioi Hotel) for tho East Word vacancy in tho City Council, caused by the retirement, of-Cr. Rattray, was carried out with the utmost good temper, Mr S, Brook tog actingas scrutineer for Mi* Hulme, and Mr J. S. Duke as scrutineer for Mr Kidd. Mr Ridings, of course, was tho Returning Officer, and the Free Public Library, build insr was'; the -polling-place, while the twd Committee rooms wero situated nt the front of Motes E. Porter arid" Co.'s premises in High-street. Out< of 630 electors upon tho roll, 340 exercised the franchise, and aboit 6.45 the result of tho election was announced to be:—Alfred Kidd, 507$ Geo. Hulme, 411; informal, IV * Majority for Mr Kidd, 96? Mr Kidd has therefore, beon declared to bo duly elected, and will accordingly take his seat at the Council meeting to-night.

j The general' opinion in Wellington two or three days ago was that Parliament would be called together again about six months hence, but that the next session will sco another dissolution. This feeling is shared by Ministers themselves. They claim that their intention is to brinp down a bold and Comprehensive policy, and they have littlo or no hope that it will prove acceptable to the House as at presentconstituted. Henco, they intend to ask for an appeal to the

country. There can bo but littlo doubt that tho events of the last fortnight weakened the hold of the Government upon some of their strongest supporters, and the policy pursued with respect to the federa tion proposals was scathingly denounced by some of their former admirers in tho closing debates. Even the Wellington '.' Post" makes no secret of. having fallen out wplfc its quondam idol, Sir Julius Vogol.,

, Tfca ipomfoers of §t. Thomas's Young Men's F.iefld.y Aviation gave a party to the Church choir and.the), friends on Mon day evening .asjfc, The school-room was well filled with guests, and ths y.?uog men ably demonstrated the friendly anjd gocu^blo objects of their Society; tho utmost goo*. Humour and sociability without a suspicion of stiffrioss or cliqueism prevailed. Messrs Bird and Makune.performed duets upon tho violin and pianoforte. Mr Simpson sang with most pleasing effect; • A.gleo by Messrs Kirk, HilditcMarid Henderson was loudly applauded, and the song by the Misses Haynes and Steelo was prettily rendered. Among the guests were.Mr and Mrs Har ness, Hamilton, Dr. O'Callaghan, thb Rev, J. W. arid Miss AJloway, and Mr and Mrs Salmon. | Mr Alldway favoured the meoting with an appropriate and humorous address. This was followed by a fow words from tho curate of St. Thomas's, who explained some of the objects of tho Young Men's Friendly 'Asanoiatioh. The meeting concluded with three rouiuis of applause for the Princo of Wales. There is very little doubt in high political circles in Welfington that tho vacant port folio will te given to .Captain Morris, the njembei* for Tauranga. The Canterbury majmbers bav,e stood .well to' him, 'and the feeling amongst Government supporters is that he is best entitled to it, seeing tha^ the for-mjer (Cabinet in winch he he'lcl a s,e'ai was so quickly turned but of office. Mr Oadman, member.for Coromanijel. waster a Jqng time-looked upon as niost likely io re' *celvo the appointment, the defection of Sir George.Grey from tho ranks of the Govern ment supporters having *-emov£d the .necessity 'for conciliation, and, jit was thought, practically ruined Mr. Cad man's- chances. These are the only members 'Spoken of as likely to' bo chosen, and in either case it is probable that > tho. portfolio offered; will be 'that tit Minister of Mines, Both:'gentlemen men tioned.pre representatives., of mining dis tricted' "Captain Morris has been laid;up' with an injured knee-cap since the eventful cricket match,.and was not able to make his reappearance in the House until the last three or four days of the session, and even then as a cripple; ■'

; Now that tho question of cultivating beetroot for sugar purposes is brought so prominently beforo tho country, It may bo interesting to mention what .tho state of that industry is in Austria, ono of the .oldest and' largest beetroot sugar pro ducing countries on the Continent of Europe. According to tho latest German papers to hand, an immenss over-production has resulted in that branch, stimulated by export bounties and protective taxation. Ono of the largest Vienna firms, that of Weinrich, has recently failed, with liabili ties to the tune of £400,000, and a serious crisis in tho state of trade is expected to be the consequence of tho failure.

There aro in connection with the Wes leyan Church in Great Britain 2,821 Bands of Hope, an increase of 177. The number of members is 291,989, an increase of 20,289. The number of adult Wesleyan temperance societies is 337, with an enrolled member ship of 26,713.

The children's feast last ovening in Alcx andi-a-streetSchnolroom was fully attended. An oxrellent tea was provided by the ladles, Mr I). Gbldie and other friends assisting. A number of hymns were woll sung by the scholars, also recitations given, and all things were in order and very gratifying.

Those of our readers who have a penchant for sensational tmvolling should place them selves in communication with Captain Fair child, who has it within his power to gratify any longing which they may have in the direction indicated. He intends to steam the Auckland torpedo boat from Wollington to this port in February next, or at all events somewhere about that timo. Caro will bo taken to start.only with lino weather and a high glass. Thoso who have soon tho tiny warships may form some idea of the probable excitements attendant upon a passage in ono of them from Wellington to Auckland.

To tho Editor: Sir,—As a two yoars resident nt Devonport, I havo often felt the inconvenienco of the present night service of boats, and am sure the change advocated below would prove a most acceptable one to scores of residents. Tho 9.30 boat from Auckland is mostly pat ronised by' persons . returning frpra loctures, concerts, and othor meetings, all of which usually torminato about 9.30. Two courses aro open to North Shoro folk, either to leave in the midst of tho entertain ment (and ofton loso tho best part of it), thus causing annoyance to th'o remainder of the audience, or wait some 30 to 46 minutes on the wharf for tho half-past ten boat. Now, if tho directors can arrange for the- boat to leave Devonport at 9.30 instead of 9 o'clock, and Auckland at 10 o'clock, it will servo the travelling public much better than at pro sont.—An Annual Tickm-holde.*,.

Somo strong feeling was caused in Wel lington on Sunday by the action of the Go vernment in preventing tho doparturo of the Southern steamers until tho following day in ordor to keep all ouse together until tho federation proposals woro disposed of. Crowds of excursionists who had taken out tickets and hoped to be in Christchureh on Monday werenotawaroofthealterationintho timo of sailing until they had their luggage on board. Sir Georgo Grey and othor mem bers denounced such conduct in tho House on Monday as monstrous, and referred to it as an evidence of weakness on tho part of tho Government whon thoy had to rosort to* such expedients to keep a Houso together.

Tho National Anthem of tho colony, " God Defend New Zealand," has been pub lished in music shoot form, with beautifully illuminated cover, by Goorgo Jotfroy, Lawrence, Otago. Mr Bracken's anthem has horo.n setting in eyory way worthy of its merits, ' Tho pri«> musical composition by Mr J. J. Woods, Otago, which is that ac cepted as the tunoof tho National Anthem, is a stately piece in marching timo, and has tho elements of popularity about it, in so far as it is uncomplicated, melodious, and pleas ing. An additional interest attaches to the sheet from tho fact that a Maori version of tho Anthem is given below tho English words. The cover is adorned with . well executed lithographic portraits of tho author and composer of the anthem. "God Defend Now Zeajand." ought to be found in overy musical home in tho colony, and the elegance with which tho shoot is got up makes it an ornament to. any drawing-room. Mr It. E. Finch, music soller, .-Queen-street, is tho Auckland agent.

To tho Editor : Sir,—The verdict in the Point Chovalior nuisance caso, coupled with tho alterations recently mado in tho law affecting nuisances in genoral, are matters of public congratulation. It appertains to good government to' tako all requisite precautions for tho preservation of tho public health, and one effective way of accomplishing this dosjrablo object is to exercise proniptitudp jn suppressing offen sive odours, which polluto the air and fre quently generate fevers and other diseases. Tho locality in' which tho city night §oil carts now . empty their filthy contents is within so short a distance of tho Lunatic Asylum that tho inmates of that institution must, in certain directions of tho wind, bo invaded with tho samo disgust ing nnd unhealthy stench whMi thevesidents of Point Chovalior were compelled to otiduro whilst the nightsbil was deposited there.' Tho authorities should not, under any cir cumstances, permit so dangorous a nuisance to oxist in tho immediate vicinity of that Asylum, tho environs of which should be strictly kept freo from ouch means of con tamination; — Yours, &c, A Ci.tizen, Auckland, November 13, 1884.

Mr Sanford ropli es to a Birkenhead cor. respondent on tho subject of destruction of A'l'.orican apples. He says : —" Tho proper, course to pursuo would havo boen to have qlossined tho applos, and then totally des troyed the infected ones, ond also the papers o,h— boxes. I may or may not have monoy invested in orchards, but.am interested in having fruit cheap and good. What is a benefit to the settler is also a benefit to the citizen. If the destruction of apples goes on, as at present, as my friend ■* V.' suggests, npplqs feur years hence will yory likely be Is per pound, or perhaps moro. It will not tend to eradicate the moth. I cannot see any better means to supply the people with cheap fruit than by producing largo quantities on some hun dreds of acres—not expecting to make a living out of a few trees, as many do. Thoy can be grown with profit at Idperib., picked ready for delivery in' tho orchards, Does my friend 'V.' intend to-hawk; his own fruit when grown ? He says in his letter that the farmer must dispose of his fruit without the intervention of the middle man or dealer. We want a better class of fruit grown. For instance, a settler sends pears to the auction mart or elsewhere, which by all appearances are sound and good,' They are sold to the retailers, but after keeping them a few. days he finds his pears all rotten in the centre. Tho poor retailer has then to bear the loss through not having sufficient knowledge of his business. All such trees should bo Qondemncd| and cut down, being far worse than the Codlin moth fruit, We have suit able soils and- climate, but ive lack porsoveranco. Tho Legislative Council must think farmers very ignorant on the subject of trees., seeing they needed to pass a law supplying them- with inspectors, ond levying a tax on them for tho purpose. Every apple-grower should bo his own in spector, and see that his treoa are kept in a healthy state."

: The changes and reforms, whioh the late l^r 'Fajjireett introduced into the post-office ijdj})inigtration aro fresh in tho public raoino**y, l.i>t -tho main object of his atten-, tion, of his spcecfjes fop years both within tho House of Commons and outside, was India. It will be recollected that he was palled "Tho member for India," a playful soubriquet justly-bestowed. Mr, Fawcett was untiring in his efforts on boholf of tho overtaxed natives of India j and no man, in England possessed a .more extensiyo knowledge of Indian finance His indo? pondant criticism spared neither friondsnor foes ; whenever ho was of opinion that tho revenues of India, wrung with difficulty from tho miserablo Hindoo peasantry, woro boing niisappliod, 3 he was fearlessly out spoken, whpthor Mr Gladstone or Mr Disraeli was at tho hoad of tho Govern ment. The Seoreteryship .of India was clearly his right • _,tace in tho Cabinet, though for political' reasons probably, he had to be content with the minor posi tion of Postmaster-General. Mr Fawcett at ono time professed himself to bea theoreti cal Republican. When Sir Charles-Dilko, in March* 1872, brought' on his motion in the House of Commons for inquiring into tjbe mariner in which tlje income and allow ances of the Crown were expended, Mr Fawcett, with 'Mi* Auberon Herbert, sup ported the young bajcone,, 'ar/d shocked the House with an expression of 'bis se'ntimen,ts. gight ysars later saw two out of tho trio serving Her <ta^'ejity in resjjbnsible teiis terial offices. "Asa polijbfcal pcononiist, Mr Fawcett was a' follower of JohnY Stuart Mill, beyond whom he did not make any marked "advaripe., Ho jyos too pmch de posed to believe ,that the principles of bis favourite study were fixed and settled ; and failed' to [ appreciate the jnodifioatioirs which the experience of new countries must inevitably occasion. .Mr .Fawcett's' lite, ono would think, is well deserving of .being put before, the.public; and .no one can be more competent td; write it. than his talented Widow, who for bo king shared her late hus band's labours and studies. '

Tho only business done in tho sharo market to-day was in Cambria's, which caused quito an oxcitement. Sales went rapidly up from 6s 3d to 10s, but sub sequently they wero a shade easier, reced ing to 9s 3d. ' .

The Official Assignoe in Bankruptcy will receive tenders up till noon to morrow for £6,000 worth of book debts. Here is a chance for speculative investment.

The Auckland Hospital librarian acknow ledges with thanks the receipt of two par cels of literature—one from Mrs A. E. Harris, the other from the Auckland Club.

The "men Rees and Johnston (Jerome) who were convicted at Wanganui in con nection with a telegram forgery are now on their way to Auckland, the intention being to prefer further charges against them hoso. They havo already been sentenced for the offences proved against them.

The meeting for prayer in the Young Men's Christian Association at 8.30 this morning was well attended. This evening a special service will be held in the Lecture Hall, when "addresses will be delivered, yojng men are invited to attend.

At an extraordinary meeting of the shareholders of the Bismarck Goldmining Company, which was held this afternoon (MrC„J. Stone presiding), it was resolved to voluntarily wind up the Company, and Mr F. A. White was appointed liquidator for that purpose.

" London by Night " was again satisfac torily performed at the Opera House last night, and it will be givon also this evening. " Arrali Na Poguo " is announced for Satur day.

Mr Seaman, as Returning Officer for tho County of Waitemata, reports the results of tho three following riding elections, held on the 12th inst.:—Takapuna Riding: Mays, 219; Alison, 179; Hawkins, 122; Glenny, 114. Waitakerei Riding : Smyth, 49 ; Mcßlwain, 39. Manukau Riding : Andrew Laing, 13; Goorge Laing, 12; N. G. Lennox, 7. Weill Riding : The only returns yet in are from Lucas's Creek— Inglis, 27 ; Lloyd, 1. The returns are yet to come from Wade and Wainui.

Tho first meoting of tho Public Petitions Committee of the Parliamentary " Union House of Representatives takes place in Kobson's Rooms at four o'clock to-morrow afternoon, when a couple of election peti tions and a further petition for relief are to come up for consideration. Tho members of tho Committee are—the Hon. the Premier (Mr H. H. Lusk), and Messrs Theo, Cooper, jun., Thomas Henderson, jun., W*. R. Waddel (Mayor), H. Brett, J. Coates, H. Worthington, A. Stewart, Levi Coup land, J. H. Upton, G. M. Main, J. M. Shora, and J. M. Geddes.

Joseph Haslip Flatt, of Newton, builder, nnd Thomas McEwen, of. Auck land, late restaurant-keeper, but now a waiter, wero adjudicated bankrupts to-day upon their own petition. Flatt's liabilities amount to £166 0s 2d, divided among 11 creditors, 10 of whom reside at the Thames, whilo his assets aro set down af 128, leaving a deficiency of £148 0s 2d. Charles Perm, draper's assistant, of Ponsonby, was alno adjudicated a bankrupt to-day, upon his own petition. His unsecured liabilities amount to £127 Is 9d, and bis secured lia bilities are represented by a mortgage of £320 8s -Id upon a freehold property in Per eival Parade, Ponsonby, valued at £460. Tho difference between these two sums, togethor with £20 worth of furniture, con stitutes tho assets, viz., £159 lis Sd.

To tho Editor: Sir,—There is a matter in connection with clearing receiving-boxes for letters, &c, which requires to bo put on a somewhat different footing so far as the punctuality with which tho duty is per formed is concerned. The one I specially refer to (and I suppose what applies to one will to many) is situated nt the lamp, Parnell Rise, and sets forth that it is cleared at 7.20 a.m. and 2.50 p.m.; those higher up earlier, so that this is about tho last, if not the last, boforo going to tho head office. This boing tho case, I did not think there could be any doubt about letters taken from here at 7.20 being in ample time for Waikato mail, which goes by tro}n at 9. On learning that soveral letters so posted had not roached their destination till tho following day, I made Inquiry at the Post-office, ana was informed that " if I wanted to mako sure of letters going, I had better post them at the office, as thp delivery of the contents of • tho receiving-boxes at. tho offlce" had been very irregular lately." The sooner somothing is done to correct the erratio and uncertain movements of whomever is entrusted with this duty the hotter.—l am, lee., A.B.C.

. At Messrs Samuel Cochrane and Sons land sale to-day, some of the allotments In Clioltonham, North Shore, were sold at £2 per foot. , ■

TheDevonport Naval Artillory are warned by advertisement that It is tho annual inspec tion of arms, etc., this ovening, and every dicmbor is requested to attend at 7.30 sharp. • An entertainment under the auspices of tho Now Zealand Ordor of Good Templars wl 1 bo given this evening in the Theatre Royal, in aid of tho seaman Kdwatd Johnson, who unfor tunately lost his arm by accident. The Thespian Dramatic Club, Waitemata Minstrels, and others, also tho Garrison Band, will render gratuitous assist mice. The caso Is ono which mot-Its practical sympathy, and will, therefore, meet with due patronage not only from the Naval Brigade, but from othor local bodies.

Selections from seven of the British humourists, by soven members of tho St Sepulchre's Mutual Improvement Society, will, bo given this evening In tho school-house. 8y mond .-street. We are requested to state that tho locturo on "A Gentleman of the Stuart Pnrlod," by Mr Blackmah, will be delivered on Thursday evening next, the Mth inst., ot which due notice will bo givon.

FLIES AND BUGS, _«ti«. tnweu. m-k ant., t_ bu_B, r_t.-,luil_e, goiihum. chl.in_n__, clwm'd _nt L. " Itun^ti un B—C » Koni. tligrns, I-roaMr A Co.. Agenl*. A-r.1.in.l

: The omnibus and coach business at the North Shore carried on by Mr V. Quick has been sold to Davis Brothers, who announce in another column its amalgamation with their Own business. Tho Messrs Davis, we under stand, took over tho proprietorship on Monday last, and are now carrying on all tho hiring trado so efficiently managed in the past by Mr Quick, besides running omnibuses to and from Lake Takapuna, and continuing their Own cartage business. Under the new control, the public may depend upon tho business being worked with ability, as the Davis Brothers from their long r.sltlenco In the distriot and know ledge ot its requirements, are in evory way fitted to know what the people require.

! Notice—We beg to remind our customers that our office Is removed from Queen-street te our now yard at the junction ot Customs and Hobson-stroots, and hope by Striot attention to thoir wonts, and keeping a good stock of hy draulic, shell, and coral limes. Band, pipes, otc., to merit a fair share of the trade. It is import, ant to use limes when fresh. Our plant being large, wo can grind it as roqulred. and it is solid at onco.-JoiiN Wilson Se Co.. Cußtomß-street Weßt. Auckland.—f Advt. J

Members of tho Auckland Fishing Club are informod that the first excursion will be on Saturday noxt, the 13th Instant, leaving the Ferry Campany's toe at ten mlnutos post one o'elook punctlally. If you want a really good Bicycle, attend Tonks and Co.'s Salo To-morrow (Friday), at 12 sharp.—[Advt.]

Remember Tonks and Co.'s Sale of Bloycles -To-morrow (Friday), at 12 Bharp,— [Advt,] -

" Bargo's " Consultation on Spring Han dicap. Unlimited number subscribers at ten shillings. Will close Friday next. — Address Swan Hotel.—[Advt.] Sowing Machines the best,—D. 8. Chambers.

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE

A Singular Method of Self-Dcstruotion.

i'A widow woman named Mary McDonnell, .about 50 years' of age, who resides in Hobson-street, attempted suicide at an early hour this morning by cutting her throat, arms, and feet, with broken glass. It appeared that during the night Mrs McDonnell, who had boon drinking, was making a great noiso, in CQtisequpnce pf lfhic... Constable Wbyto was called upon tp in'tterVipw her. In company with Constable' Cahjll, hp proceeded to a House in Hobson-street occupied by Mis Mclntyro, where Mrs McDonnell resided. They found tho latter lying on her bed raving, Thero were cuts on both her arms, on her throat, under her left breast, on both fpetnndelsewhere.evidently inflicted bysomo blunt instrument. The woman was asked how sho had received theso wounds, and replied that she had niade them herself with broken -glass, She soid she wished herself dead for fear the dogs and oats would eat her. Sho was convoyed in a cab to the Hospital, where her wounds were dressed by Dr. Bend. " •• ■ :' We learned through the Hospital tele phono late in the afternoon that although Mrs McDonnell had about a dozen wounds on various parts [of the body, none of them are of a serious character, and that she is expected,to recover.

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

(*9I .TELEGBAPp—PJIKSS ASSOCIATION )

• pijEisycppncir, thjs day. TsE'.Rey. J. H'..' FletehW of Ije'w South, Wales, -has'been elected President of thg Wesleyan Australian General Conference.

TEA TABLE TALK,

Men of Lmturs.—Postmen. The Noisiest' Body of Water.—A sound. Foretaste of summer weather this morn ing. The Governor left Wellington for Christ church lost night The Real " Bitter End."—That of a bad cigar. .'.,'".-. Culinary Feat.—Tho cook "mincing" her words.

Beer beat beef in the East Ward yester day. Nelson cricketers leave shortly for Auck land and other towns.

Positive Coloured Tie.—A "darkey's" wedding. Three Mormon elders recently converted Some Maoris at Poverty Bay. .-. . •

No hope of the British Association visiting Auckland for several years. A philosopher says the man who can govern a woman can govern a nation. The Wellington " Times" says there is a largo number of drunkards and heavy drinkers in the present Parliament. T. D'Arey Hamilton, of Tauhoa, has got letters patent for a new method of purifying kauri gum. It is worth remembering that a little wealth will suffice us to live well, and less to die happily. It is prophesied thai there will bo a grand yield of wheat in South Australia this year. In Ohio there is one divorce to every seven marriages, I Wellington City Council is declared by tho- Mayor to be " the most diabolical Council that ever met."

Yesterday afternoon a Cabinet meoting, attended by all Ministers, was held at the residence.of Sir Julius Vogel. ■ George Partington.of Thames, applies for ?atent rights for a " solf-creating motor." s this the perpetual motion at last? Tho Northern Maori Parliament is to meet on 22nd inst. at Shelly Beach, Kaipara.

Butterine manufacturers are said to constitute a great and growing oleogarchy. The lano from Union-street to Nttpier strcot, through St. Thomas's Church, grounds, is now closed permanently, being private property. Melbourne "Tolegraph" speaks of Sir Georgo Grey as "the titled Radical," and condemns various of his recent proposals.

Ponsonby, branch of Auckland Savings Bank will bo opened next week. . Upwards of 2t.000,0U0 rabbit skins have been exported from Victoria'during the last ten years. The steamers To Anau and Wakatipu Jiad a very rougli passago from Wellington to Lyttelton on Tuesday, occupying 27 and 31 hours respectively. Josh Billings thinks lazy men are alwuss the moßt posative. They are too lazy to inform themselfs, and too lazy to change, thoir minds.'

Dunedin Presbytery have sanctioned the introduction of tho " kist o' whussles" into Port Chalmers Presbyterian Church.

7,188,368 bushels of wheat and Go, 144 tons' of flour were exported from Adelaide this year. There are about 80 representatives pre sent at the Australasian Conference of the Wesleyan Church now sitting at Christr church. New Zealand business will be dis cussed te-morrow.

There are about 1,000 oheese factories in Canada, turning out an annual product of 68,000,0001b5.

Mr Angelo Forrest, tho musician, goes Home by; tho Doric from Lyttelton, ond is expected to return in about a year's time and settle in Wellington. " This is an extreme proceeding," re marked tho ejected wooer, as tho irate parent lifted him off tho stop on the too of t|is boot.

The Wollington "Post" hos evidently thrown Stopt and Vogol overboard; it is rjow predicting the early return to power of Major Atkinson. I "No," said Brown to Robinson, with a sigh, "I haven't got change for a fiver; but I should like to hare a fiypr for ach-uige.',',. John Stuart Mill says —" If tho choice were to be made between Communism with all its chances, and the present stato of society with all its sufferings and injustices, all th 6 difficulties, great or small, of Com munism would be as dust in the balance." During last month 1,638 persons arrived in New Zealand, and'7o3 loft. Nearly all \yho lpft woro Australian visitors returning tp thoir homes.". Auckland had 274 arrivals and 174 doparturos, being a clear gain of 100.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

I (Before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., B/M.) -. Dbonk.—Ono person. 5s nnd costs. ... LAncENv.-Urldi.et Negus was again brought lip, charged wlih Mealing a watch and chain, vain* Jffl, On-'tho'-iaai inst—Sergeant Pratt nrosocuted on the part of tho police.—Albert Ed. Carroll deposed that he was a bootmaker- re sldlng in Aborcron-ible-Btroet On tho 12th inst ho went across to tho Wyuyard Arms for a nip. Left his watch and chain on a table In his workshop. On returning he missed his property. He knew the prisoner, who was lodging gratuitously with his mother. Accused prisoner. She Indignantly denied It.—Detective Hughes deposed to arresting tho woman ; she confessed that she hod tho watch and chain,butshe did not s iiul them.—'Prisoner: I was living with Carroll as his wifo, but ho pave mo a black eye, and I took-the things, but not'with a felonious intent —His Worship Baid it was evident the prisoner had a black c. o, and under the circum stances sho might havo had some erroneous idea that She had a ehilm upon complainant— Dismissed with a caution.

AtOiEbed Assault.—Mary O'Brien, a young woman, was charged with threatening and striking Thirza Garrard, on the 9th Inst Mr Napier pleaded not gnllty.—Mr Garrard apt pcarod for his wife.—By Mr Garrard : Now, Mrs Garrard, I believe I am your husband?— Mrs Garrard': Yon ore, and no other man; honestly married. I know Mrs Morris j she is a poor old blind woman;' and can't walk; had known the quiet old soul for two years;-was interfering with nobody; defendant came in and abused hor, and struck her; she screamed. —Mr Garrard: Of course jrou did. Now, Mrs Garrard, wo have a row sometimes.; don't we?— Mrs Garrard: Yes; but it generally ends In -fun.—Hie: Worship suggested to the orator that he had better confine himself to the question.at issue.—3y Mr Napier: ©id not go to defendant* house, and tell tales, to her, husband; .aid she harboured too many men, quite as many as there aro days in the year yes, 365. George Grainger could give evi dence.,. She had a tongue, .but naturally she was a quite woman!—Mr Garrard: Your Worship. I can testify to tfiat, I live with complainant.—By His Worship: Mrs O'Brien 'commenced by calling me a (something) cat. I Bild'isttys I, to William Georgo, " Dear, a stop' must be put to that." She was was not satisfied with using the vllo eplthot, but she caught tip a lump of as ton e.ande truck me with it. Oh,'twas awfuL—H. Borman, of Browor's Lane, deposed that he saw Mrs Garrard at Mrs Morris's. He wa a vursing the baby in tho street. He saw Mrs O'Brien assault Mrs Garrard.—By His vVorship: Had since talked the matter over .with Mrs Garrard. 'Saw Mrs O'Brion ca'ch'Mrs "Garrard by the wrist, and press hor nails Into her arm.— To Garrard; Ho saw di_tinctly..what took place from over tho way. The streotis narrowi—To Mr Napier: Sat atthe baker's gate. Was singing to the baby, directly opposite Mrs Morris's door. Mrs Garrard cried muruor.—Samuel Grair.ger was called, but could only Bay that Mrs Garrard showed him a blu: stone with which she had boen struck. A chargo was next brought, in which defendant was charged with threaten ing to break the jaw or William Goorgo Garrard on tho Sunday morning.—Complainant was then called aud sworn, buthls evidence was given in suoh a rapid style that wo could not follow him. It was in effect that he wished to speak to O'Brion, when Mrs O'Brion came up, and sworo that ■ho should not tako her husband out. • She then shook her fist inhis faoo, and sworo she would break his-—jaw. Ho consulted a oonatablo, and upon his advice took_actlon.-His Worship: You should not intorfore between a man and wife. I think it served you right,. | You' can stand down.— Nr Naples then addressed tho Court, and called Mary O'Brion. who deposed that Mrs Garrard and her husband were continually trying to bow the seeds of discord botweon her .and her husband. She- went to .take -something to Mrs Morris's,, when, sho was confronted by. Mrs Garrard, who was a nuisance in tlie-noignbour hood, and sho was first .to ossaultod by com- Slainants.— To Mr Garrard: Did not try to ' estroy your moral character.—C. Olson (Norwe gian) deposed that, defendant was his wife, (certificate of marriage produced).' Her namo was ...once O'Brion; but now Olsen. -Garrard oamo'on tho Sunday, and his wife'objected to his talking with him. Garrard (then called his wife a terrlhlo name—Garrard: "And what did you do ? I would have-muzzled any man who would dare to insult my wife in that way." His Worship: "Witness is a Norwegian husband; you sflo."—Mary Drlsboll, ,of Cook street, deposed to, hearing Mrs Garrard begin the, raw..,and, seeing her spitting "at Mrs Qlsen.-j-His Worship Bald this was -a most ox.-' traoi'dinapy case, wherp if seemed that Ganvrd and his wife had concerted to blacken'this woman's .character, they. might. have.had a mistaken. bo}ipf that it was. true, but .the- evidence had not- shown that H VI?" ruo: "An-^onifht it probable that Mrs Olson, qr OBnon, was the aggrieved party. — Dismissed; complainant to pay costs .53 16s; his Worship recommending Mr Garrard to lot nien and their wives alone, and do moro work and less talking.... .

The Bad and Worthless.

are never* imitated or counterfeited. This is especially true of a family medicine, and it is posltivtfproof that theremedy imitatedi&at the highest value. As soon as it had been tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and 'moßt valuable family medicine on earth,' many imitations sprung up. and began to steal tho-notiees in which tho Press and the people of the country had expressed tho merits of H. 8., and In every way trying to lnduoe suffering ,to use thoir stuff Instead, expeoting to make money on.the credit and good-came of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up In similar stjle to H. 8., with variouoljr.devised names, is which the word " H»p or " Hops" were used in a way to iridnee people to believe they were the .same as Hop Bitters, All such pretended remedies or cures, ip matter what their . style, or name is, and especially those .jyith „tho word- "Hop' or - Hops " in their name, pr in any wdy ejemneeted with them or thoir name, are imitatiims or I counterfeits. Beware ot them. Touoh none of them. Use nothing but genuine Americon Hon Bitters, with a bunoh or cluster of greon, Hops nn the white label, and Dr. Soulo'a namo blowS 'Inj-nsglaw. Trust nothing else. Druggists and Chemists are warned against dealing in Imitatlnns Or flnuntertsits. ' - - ' -**88'% i

THE A.R.C. SPRING MEETING

Training Notes.

Anticipating the horses engaged at the Auckland Spring Meeting would be treated to some interesting work this morning, I paid the racecourse a visit, but was by no means recompensed for my journey. Neither Carbineer nor the two-year-old filly Steel All put in an appearance, and Libeller merely did walking exetciso, while I learned that Katlames and the Welcome Stakes can didates Derringer, Lionel, and Lioness had each done a fast gallop at the pe3p of day. I had the satisfaction, however, of seeing one or two good spins, and Satanella pleased me the way in which she got over tho ground in a mile spurt. Tetford and the two*-year-old colt Enfield did a fast five furlongs (in company), the time being good; and the hurdle-racer Minuet, who is look ing woll, did half-pace work. Chandler (lonkiug a bit light for so early in the season) and Shotover were sent three times round on the course proper, the fore legs of the last-named being iv bandages. Mystery, who appears fresh and well, was sent twice round, being picked up in the last round by Evening Star. Exchange and Topthorn did a serviceable threo-milo gallop, and the others who worked included Lone Hnnd, Fair Play, Julia Ann, Slider, Grey Momus, aud Cast Ashore. Among those exercising on tho course was the much-talked-of Alaric, who was brought down from Waikato in last night's train to undergo his preparation for tho Summer Meeting. He is a real steepleohaser in appearance, with very in telligent head, and shows lots of quality, while behind he very much resembles old Clarence. Heaton has him looking big and well. French's team aro to be brought down from Papakura by to-night's train. -

Last night a little speculation took placo on tho meeting, Radames being backed to win tho Spring Handicap at 7's to 1, while 100 to 7 was accepted by the stable about Radamos and King for the double—Spring Handicap and Hurdles.

HIITONA,

Onehunga Spring Meoting.

The following weights have beon declared for the

Stewards' Plate.—Fißhwoman, Bst 71b; Mit railleuse, Bst 41b; Rcwi. Bst 21b; Kalo, Bst; Fishgirl, 7st 81b; Otara, 78t; Slider, 6st 101b; Exchange, Bst 71b.

Fair Play was omitted from the list of acceptances for the nurdle Race. .;. ,*;

C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

(BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

.< . ..Christciiuroh, this day. The C.J.C. Metropolitan Meeting was con tinued to-day. The weather is bright and pleasant, and attendance good. Results :-r- The Spring Hurdle Race Handicap of ISOsovs., with, a sweepstakes of Ssovs. each, to go to the second horse; third horse to save his stake. Minimum weight, 9st. Over eight flights of hurdles. Two miles. Rutherford's The Lad, list 101b . (Sheenan)'... M ... t ... ... ti Armitago's Black Doctor (Jones) ~t ,'2 ( Pilbrow's Barbary, list 41b (Lyford) ... 3 Gaiters and Madge also ran. Madge jumped off with tho load, and kopt it for over' a milo; sho then ran round the hurdle, Barbary, followed by Black Doctor and Tho Lad, then took up tho running, but coining into the straight, Tho Lad went to the front, winning by two lengths,. Barbary n bad third; Tim Derby Stakes, a sweepstake of 25sovs. each, .with sOosuvs. added, for three-year olds. Second horso to recoive SOsovs. from the stake, thircf horso to save Mb : stake. Cplts, Bs. 101b ; fillies, Bst' 51b. One mile and a half. (Closed with 5? subs). H. Kedwood's blk c Black Rose, by • "Anteros—-Red Rose ... ... .„ J P, Butler's bi* c Fusilier, by Musket^- Yatterina... ... ... 2 Hon. W:-Robinson's eh c Liverpool, by 6. ' King Of Clubs—ldalin ... : ... ...V. 3 The Selling Race of lOOsovs., fpr three year-olds and upwards. . Three-year-olds, Bst 51b ; four years, 9st 71b ; five, six, and agod, *9st 101b. Mares allowed 51b. To; be ridden by lads who hare never won a r-.cp of the value of 2050v3. One mile I ana a quarter. >'. Mr Stark's Deceiver, 7st 51b. (Franks)... 1 Mr Hereford's Leopold, 7st 71bs, (Higgms) .': '„. , ..,--3 Mr Cp'.ton's Comet, 7st 101b (Watson)... Jj Won by two lengths. Time, 2min. 20secs^

; Derby Bet-ting.—loo to 40 against Liver pool ; 100 to 40 against Ugly Buck ; 100 to 25 against Lady Evelyn ; 100 to 20 against Black Rose; 100 to 20 against Fusileer'; 100 to 124 against Water King;. 100 to 10 against Farlton ; 100 to 10 against Dime ; 100 to 10 against Pearl. ■'-'■" * .;

THE FARMERS AND THE RAIL WAY DEPARTMENT.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRKSPONLENT.)

Ohaupo, this day. A large and influential deputation of Wai-, kato and Waipa farmers waited,upon Mr Hudson,-District Manager, and Mr Coom, Managing Engineer, at Ohaupo Railway Station yesterday,-andbrought undertheir ijotice severaL.matters in connection with the export df "cattle to Auqkland. The deputation pointed out .the, convenience afforded by having the door in the end ol tho,cattle .trucks....Mr Coom replied that lie had received instructions tp alter 56 •Snicks in the way suggested. There being (jinly 75 .altogether, if, satisfactory they woijldnll be altered. He also promised to have .a fow trucks padded by way of expe*fi-" ment. The representatives from Te Awa mutu and Cambridge pointed out that the cattle yards at tjiese places wanted alter ing, When it was agreed that the manager and engineer should visit these places. Mr J. S. Buckland; presented a largely-signed' petition askingfor a special cattle train to leaye^ Waikato; every Thursday morning, r'eaclnngßemuefa at 1 o'clockfin time for the sale. '"Mr iHudson replied that- the additional convenience would cost £2,000 a' year, and he did not think it likely the re quest would be given effect to. The matter would be laid before Mr Maxwell, General Manager; Before retiring, ;Mr Hudson intimated that the proposed new time table' •ivould com. into' force on the 24th inst;, which evoked considerable discus-. Bion. The meeting took placo in a catties truck, which gave strong* evidence of recent1 use. * •• v- • _

MINING NEWS.

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT),

, Thames, this day. Caledonian Low Level.—A promising lode two ; feet in -.thickness has;been inter sected in." the south-eastern crbsscrit aithe WO feet level, and a'leader,4*. inches thick has been met with in the north-western end.... .. . .... ~., T "X

. DART. -w-Crushihg was - commenced on* Tuesday at the Company's battery, and •fill be : continued until the end- of 4he, month. The manager has broken down the reef in the eastern drive at No.- 4 level qnd s.een colours of gold. •, ... j Deep Level ;CROSS.-^The loader at Nof 5 level still, shows gold freejy, and a trial crushing will bd sent to the battery next *>yeek. . % ~_.,,,

, Rocky Point.—The total return is 390z3., I^dwts. meltedg'old.-l- ."'-.";-. | Camiiiua.—Got 70lbs, specimens, from the winjso at a. depth of 30ft, from the level,- The reef is 4ft. wide and heavily mineralised. Crushing was started to-day. ICuranui Hill.—Grubb and pirty have obtained 102 J ozs. gold from 42tbs. speci mens .

■ Camuria.— Half-a-dozen pounds of speci mens wero obtained yesterday afternoon in the eastern drive at the 230-feet level. > j Rocky Point?— The crushing of 73 loads quartz has yielded 57ozs. retorted gold. - Lone HANn.-Jolinson, tri&uter, banked 9ozs, ..-■■■-

COROMANDEL.

: Success.—The 'rriine' manager reports :— " Since my last there has beenho improve ment to report from the mine j the "lode has been small, owing to the changes in the groundy but continues to show loose-colours of gold. : In the face to-day there is a I slight improvement in the lode; not.as much pinched, arid more water and mineral coming in. .The gold seems to kosp about the:: same tfflfg in eaoh stope, butrhas--noti made anything heavy in this.one, although: the ground looked woll for coming an.it, good -patch, Tho^quantity -of, speoimpn ! gold.on.hand isi.abou.V24ozs.. and thesis j about 11 tons, crushing stuff in •paddock.— I Jp!!jfr__df** - - - *-* -;.- si .. j

CABLEGRAMS.

(by cable—copyright.)

(Received November 13th—12.40 p.m.) Frozen Mutton.

London, November 12.—The cargo of frozen mutton c.x Aorangi, from New Zea land, was placed in the market in good con dition, realising full current rates.

English Military Operations Abroad.— Another Cape War.

London, November 12. — The Supple-: mentary Estimates laid before rPariibuaent included £1,000,000 for the army" and £333,000 for the navy in connection with 4" the present operations in Egypt, and Ii £750,000 (sic.) for expenses of the projected restoration of British authority in Beehuana land. Colonel Warren, with a force-oL infantry, has sailed for the Cape, and on arrival there will proceed to Bechuanaland and formally restore British authority, i n * that territory. * , ....■.,'•' Passing of the Franohise Bill—a _h_|_3 Inevitable. V™*»

London, November 12.—The Franohisel Bill passed through the House of Com mons . yesterday, and without a division being called for. The debate showed that a compromise is extremely improbable. Mr Gladstone, in the course of a speech on the subject, declined to be answerable for the impending crisis between the two Cham bers. ";;

Sproad of the Cholera in Franoe. The cholera epidemic shows no signs off abatement in Paris, and the malady has re. 5 appeared at Toulon. ■. ■:"

Another Ban— Failure.

Tho Colonial Bank of Amsterdam has suspended payment. ■'.-■. _j

Market Telegram.

London, November 11.—Wool: The sales opened'at the level of last sales on the llth inst. ' Faulty scoured, market easier. The sales comprise about 125 000 bales. * 11,000 bales have been sent to'the manufacturing districts direct. „,The open, ing catalogue contained 7,300 bales, but', was not a representative one. •'"

Wheat: Market depressed. Adelaide m worth 365, Kew Zealand 31s, and Tuscan 33s Gdper 4061b5. Adelaide f.n.q. is worth c.i.f., to arrive, 34s 6d per 4801bs. Xt.r.-* Tallow : Market easier. Mutton is worth"" 34s 6d and beef 34s per cwt. Leather: Market easier. Best"sides are?! worth 11 _d per lb. t • , ..i;

New Zealand Hemp:- Market quiet.« Fine is worth L 24 per ton, medium L2B' and common Ll6 per ton. ; .

Sad Boat Accident.—Four Persons iJf Drowned.

Sydney, this day,—Four persons' losi. their lives by drowning through an accident.! which occurred in the harbour on Monday, -''_,

THE KHARTOUM EXPEDITION

[BY CABLE—COPYRIGHT.] '

Cairo, November 11,. S! * The gradual advance of the British expedi tion towards Dongola continues, and troops , are doily arriving thero. / ;,'"i

THE DIRECT STEAMERS.

, Dunedin, this day. *i TusArawo sailed from Plymouth on the: Bth instant ,with 503 passengers for al) ports. Port Chalmers is the first por^'pf gall. "'•'..' : " n- < . itoairi.

A TRIP TO WAITAKEREI.

—-—•——ii.- ~ i^agm A poKRESPqjfDiiNT se*qds us the fgHovfipff^ sketch of his visit to the Falls :— ; All who love "■•••_•" .. ..',." .ai.i.Aiu

To seethe, pleasant lipids, the crystal fountains, - , And take tho gentle air among the mountains, ' should certainly-'visit the jpic.uresqug falls at Waitakerei. There are, bowovorj difiß.- , culties in tho way, which it is not well to :\ unde'r-estimate prior to the attempt being > made. The first part of the route i 8 easily V. enough managed, but tho real difficulties begin when the edge of the bush is reached, b Loit Saturday, accompanied by three ladies i; and four gentlemen, I." made the tri_a. Three of us rbde'over to Henderson's Mill, leading with us one horse with t_ side saddle. ■. It was a glorious morning, and we made, the start punctually at six o'clock. ,;We-,_* went along gaily as far as the Wfiau—or "b.[ say" Avbndalo—where wo dismounted', gavis.V our horses a breath, and paid a small r *: dffering at the shrine of Bacchus. We then wended our way through New Lynn, reach-, ing Henderson's Mill in time to sco the train , arrive which brought on rest of our » party, together with a couple of side saddles'. No time .yas lost in re-ad jnstinjg the saddles, ' and we were soon1 on the way again. The/ first part is rather rough, and gradually'ln.'-'' creases in intensity as yOu go along. When ' we were four miles on our way, ve'were overtaken by an individual who rode smartly tip to us and asked us if we wanted to bay. o!ny land. He only wanted. £5 an acre' for ; it. He had been, bid £4 an. acre for it b_> T Judge Munro,':.he said. ,He spoke highly ~ in praise of the .;■ Falls, ; tod;-, die magnificent scenery adjacent.! -.Hej,. • said "You know Malvern." \\ Weel,' yes; '■ Why, all the kings and (queens go there.";' 4 % used to live there .myself once, but'said ' he (scornfully) "Malvern ! Why, it's only a petty by the side of Waitakerei." Suci unqualified testimony'raiised our hopes^ond' i expectation beat High within us aIL nor were - _ese" hopes frasti'Med. - •As"we''gradu^iy,^ * penetrated tho bush and mounted ''_*'" ranges, most beautiful pictures were thrown.,); ■: before our eyes from time to time; at length '*:-. we reached Can .well's old house, .where'wl— : dismounted and placed our steeds in the enclosure. Now the real difficulties of the* journey began, and it was especially trying " to the nerves and strengths the ladiees*? i Leaving Cantwell's, you keep on by the side' of the stream, which leads you through.,,, thick bush. There is a very primitive track cut, but what without-spreMingbranySies. undergrowth, mud, and broker, rootsVo| trees' it 'is -very 'difficult1 to"*-averse lit: Ever and anon a "petticoat |s vcauMtj .ou wo enfolded in the': loving em ' brace of a supple-jaok, or plash goes your fdot in semi-liquid mud, your shin,'per chance, is; placed with great dexterity . against a projecting root, or your'fate fa scratched by a branch returning to* its normal position after being twisted aside by .., someone in front. All these things re minded us of our mortality, and took th conceit out' of us. At last we , reached t|_e summit of sthe Foils, from which' ' a gentleman throw a 'ball of string. ---to; measure the height. ;W«i 'then . • •started-back a bit, and began tho mos perilous descent to the level of the lower foils, go as to land midway between, the*" two. This is decidedly acclivitouM, anct requires both nervo'and skill to attemjiEite It is only by clinging liko grim'd^fJtfo.. the undergrowth and projecting roots of trees that you havo any chane'e Of :gett_g""■;•■• downUfcalL In ono plao&lhadi.slide« •...,. about thirty ' leeti' losing a,-.tlroml)ißil -. iand skinning, my .knuckles jin the posi sage; in fact, -the celerity of ,my travelling quite, !*istonish"ed.i"those 'who were in front of me, <andquite cbnviiicld .tihem I was a man-of despatch.. Atlength vye reached the bottom, wbero we landed and ~_,._ regaled, our vision concurrently with our- ....; appetites. It was dolightfully oobl, the # Hpray looked'beautiful in the- sunlight, the-,, ferns (nikaus and tree ferns,, some of whfeh" afro ove>. 30ft. high), and the-boulders* the stream, together with, the surroundirie objects, made up'acharming'feiif«ij(i'*n^iH, v , Time did. nob.permit. us- to stay • lons j ' however, we successfully accomplished tie-i journey, andcompleted laboursarepleasant; I managed to cram in a Bhower-bath under the Falls, which was rather a novel seu\ - sation, and highly jolly. We found the height of the' Falls'to be 349 feet,1' and although -the volume of waterUs not very large, it forms a sight of rare beauty, and-; well worth a journey to: see. We -made our way back to .CantweU's; where ■#o soon had a good'fire under the "billy;" and after sundry cups of the beverajge thai cheers without Inebriating, we -mounted our mokes and sauntered gently homewards through the cool shades of' the "forest, arriving in capital time for the train. ' '»

AN AUCKLAND SCHOONER WRECKED.

The Captain Injured.

,' (by telegraph—PßEßS ASSOCIATION.} j Wellington, this day. Tiie goljector qf.Custoins has ..ceivpd in formation thatrthe schooner •Goldfen._&*sf||. Auckland, belonging to Mr Koberfeon^v Vent ashore in Palliser Bay on the 7th inst,' • The captain was hurt, but no lives y.era ..' lost. iNo further particulars are yet:-.; known. -■'.■■ is*.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THUKSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1884.



THE SNAKE ROOT REMEDY roe RHEUMATISM andGOUT.-The Ci'micifuqa (Ac-tea Rac-moba)or Black SNAKE ROOT has been long celebrated AS A RHEUMATISM REMEDY. THIS PREPARATION IS THE HOST CERTAIN IN ITS EFFECTB, AND RARELY FAILS TO AFFORD RELIEF OR EFFECT A CORE. • Cs. PIH ■OTTLE, AT MCWS'S', 'ittt 9HKRttAC.,'* OTVO**n.*ißfcHT.l_. H.Z. OU.**.** ST



-- ""D RETT'S A LMANAC." ; NOTICE TO SECRETARIES OF SOCIETIES. , , LISTS OF OFFICERS OP FRH.NDLY AND !••■"■' OTHER SOCIETIES, INSTITUTIONS, AND COMPANIES > ~ -■"■' '■> ; TNT—TDED FOR INSERTION IN THE ':'" DIRECTORY OP ■ -*'*-' |; <_r "BRETT'S ALMANAC, 1885," TE» j:.;. SHOULD BE SENT TO THIS OFFICE BEFORE , THE END OF THE PRESENT MO-JTH, W,' b. ■ ADDRESSED— ..," COMPIIER. BRET IS A-_MANAC." ' ~ Early attention' to this matter is requested, as' last year a quantity of matter was Sent In too late to secureinsortion. t ; " ~"J./ - '..,' ■TVeW"' STORY;! T>_ NEW STORY !• I rrv .' ii .in'-ihe • .*■".- '■■■: "STAR" SATURDAY SUPPLEMENT. On SATURDAY NEXT, 'NO V. 15, WILL APPEAR ..., *.' A HIGHLY SENSATIONAL STORY, ENTITiED, • -----A.--STRANDED'--SHIP i-~- ;■ - A STORY OF.SEA AND SHORE! .- . BXV ~,.■■ ' -.'V, - | L. CLARK DAVIS. Readers who desire to follow the plot of this attractive Story should look out for the opening chapters on SATURDAY. V ri Oi| E. .- CO __. OOK_.- THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD.) : j Invite Orders for GAS COKE. Delivered within 1 mile of the .Works, for Cash; longer instances at proportionate rates:—-' '"**, "*>' .', Sample Sack of threo btlahels _ la Bd Si vo Sacks (or quarter ton) _. _ 6s Sd Ton Saoks (or half-ton. ,of— t ._■ Us-6d \\ Twenty Sacks (or one ton) _~■_ '.__ 22s 6d Tli o Com ptmys COKE Is made from the best "Greymtruth Coals; Is siiperlor to that made, .from Newcastle coals, being freo from stone and clinker In a remarkable degree, gives a RELIABLE FIRE, - • CLEARER & HOTTER THAN COAL. : LIGHTS READILY.and __,' ''! j. ~ MAKES NO SMOKE. .... ..; j GOOD FIRE IN 10 M-NUMB. " -~J" *omcfarFOßT-sTREffiP. ;,: J TOSS. . '" COKB. COKE. gAM. WHITE, FENCE R, '., \i CUSTOMS-STREET. ; PRICE LIST. ■':. . Best Hobart Paling Fence.. 05 0* per chain. Very good do. .. .. '".. 60 0 „ „ - Baibeawiro Fence -. .. 20 0 .. .. a-roilFence .. .. .; 17 6 " " Ploket Fen'oes V. _". "% • J_,.»_ .J FOR Stltif P "-OOt. I Kauri Palm*. ... f AU:- 1B 0 ln - WhltoPlneao.. . . •■ ™ « P6HO9. >*-- , HoartKaurt .. ".■:*.--. w 5 .". ",., ' I Hobart. .. .. .. -~ wo "*"'"* ,i I Bawn Bocrds' ... .. ~is 0 ■■"'.■>'.*) Puriri Posts, from .. .. l 8 eaoh. 1 H'^rt •• ... ...87 6 per 100. I .JWußlninSawn -.. .LiUO -0 .. .. I IJjKhtHobart Ralls .. ~ 60 0 fe SSS^L. •;, 1 - each:' ■ Txbus: net Cash.



CH. HUXTA*BLE, M D.,, • MASTER IN SURGERY,* Has Removed to Welleslesvstreet East, one , _ doors from Symonos-street. At HtJME fob ConsumAtion, 8 to 9.30 a.m., "" 2p.m., Bto 7.30pm.- At Kino and SON'S, Qu—W-STBB—T, 11.30 aan. At Robinson's, Chbm_t, Pabnell, 4 p.m. ' Public Vaccination every Friday, at King's. DR. 0. NEWBERRY COBBETT, M.8., M.S., EDINBURGH (Late Resident Physician. Accouchour, Rotunda Hospital, Dublin, Sec, See.), ~ ALFRED-STREET. ALBERT PARK, Near Choral Hall. ■• Hours of Consultation. At Home: 9-11 a.m., 6-7, and 8-9 p.m. At Mr Aickin's Pharmacy, Queen-street: 12-1, and 4-5 p.m. Special practice In Midwifery and Diseases of Women and Children. THE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). NOTICE. •jrhe Business of this Society, which has been hitherto conducted as a Distriot Agency, will in future be carried on as a SPECIAL BRANCH, at the Offices of the Society, NO. 139, QnKEN-BTKJ—T, in charge of Mr Herbert Deverie, who has been appointed Resident Secretary. By order of tho Board. H. S. H. LYALL, General Secretary. Auokland, Ist November, 1884. T riOSGRAVE AND /~10„ 204 and 206, QUEEN-STREET. All persons are invited to Inspect the Stock without being solicited to pur chase J. COSGRAVE AND CO. Beg to announce that they have now opened up their SPRING and SUMMER SHIPMENTS, .All of which have been bought with great care and judgment, and in pur suance of their rule of business they have marked them at THE SMALL—ST RKMUN-CRATIVE PROFIT. As It is well-known, the usual practice is to charge exorbitant prices early in the season, to allow for possible loss at the end. J. COSGRAVE AND CO. Do not intend to retain their Goods on tho shelves, but to run out their Ship ments at a MINIMUM OF PROFIT. They are now showing a Magnificent Stock of DRESS GOODS— Ottomans, Epingles, Drap d'Ete, Toile de Ruge, Soodan Suitings In Plain and Stripes, with Broch. 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 Immense Stock of the vory Choicest Hosiery, Collarettes^.._ Handkerchiefs, and Laces. THE GLOVE AND SUNSHADE DEPARTMENTS Aro replete with the most Elegant Novel ties, all of which will bo found EXCEEDINGLY CHEAP. Particular attention Is directed to the LADIES' DEPARTMENT, In whioh we are showing somo very - Beautiful Goods in Paris Millinery, Mantles, and Dust Cloaks. Note the address— J. COSGRAVE AND CO., 204 and 206, Queen-street. TITRS T> •aO;MERVI_H_, WELLESLEY-STREET I (opposite opera house), BEGS TO INTIMATE THAT SHE IS ; NOW SHOWING ENGLISH and PARISIAN MILLINERY ENGLISH and PARISIAN MILLINERY RECEIVED PER lONICI October*. 1884. r - DR. WILK IN S, F. R. C. S.- CONSULTING AND OPERATING StJHOKQN, Is at his Burgery for General Practice, also Eye, Ear, and Throat Diseases, Mornings, Afternoons, and Evenings. Consultation Fees very Moderate. Dr. We-Sjns spent seven years at Mooreflel— Eye Hospital, London, under Messrs Bowman and Crichett two at Throat Hospital, London, seven years Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, and eight years at Eye, Ear, and Throat In nnnary.Melbourne. Adjustsspeotacles to sights. —Consulting Rooms, Queen-street (near Post offlce), Auokland. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. { • < . 0 f 1 B R °:° KE s&q °" BLUE BOOT, LITE -D OOT. ;..- _, ...a, . QUEEN-ST.' *! ;ij"fc,.r -'.-■'. _■;'■ ■ ' pZ3<U &-*l WILL.SELL THE WHOLE OF THEIR . ,' ENORMOUS QTOCK l' ' '? 1 NORMOUS OTOCK *r AT AND UNDER COST,( ™ ; i -FOR ONE MONTH ONLY|V. ( '-*-k FOR ONE MONTH ONLY I . . I AH, ACCOUNTS MUST BE PAID UP AT ONCE TO MEET THE DEMANDS OP THE D_SSOLV-Na TARTNER. '.',,. . ' THE BUSINESS IN FUTURE WILL BE ' ■ CARRIED ON BY CHARLES BROOKES. Signed this sth day of November,lßß4. ."i \ BM° KB s & o°' I Chief Post-office, Auckl and. ' Mails will Close ab. under :— . ~ ... \ j '" i 'Ti__^J)ay. •' ' Qj For Tauranga, Ohinemutu, and Opotiki, per Wellington, at sp.m. • .i.-.-. For Whitiangi, Upper Mill, and Tairua, per Glenelg,at6p.m. . ',' ',4.:: 1 | irfiS ' FlhdAy, Hth Inst, - - '.'<"."• For Thames, per Annio Milbonk, at 7.30 a.m. For Tairua; per Atalanta, at lp.m.. ' For Cowea and Coromandol, per Coromandel, at L3op.ni. For Whangarei Heads, Farua, Waipu, Whan garei, Kamo, Taugihua, and Mangapoi, per Macgregor, at 5 p.m. For Kali Kati, Tauranga, etc., per Enterprise, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. . Saturday, 15th inst. For Waiwera, Mahm-angi, Matakaha, Manga -1 wai, etc., per Hose Casey, at 10 a.m. , ,-. For Gisborno, Napier, and Southern ports, per Riß garooma, at 11 a.m. For Australian Colonies, etc., per City of Sydney, immediately after rrer arrival from Honolulu, &o. •"■ '.-■".•' For Taranaki Southern ports, and London" via . Rio de Janeiro and Plymouth (from Lyttel ton, per Ruapehu, on End inst), per Hawea, immediately after arrival of City of Sydney. Ruapehu's passage expected to ocoupy 38 days. For London via Rio de Janeiro and Plymouth, -from Port Chalmers :(per Victory, on 22nd instant). Passage expected to take 65 days. }; ' Note.—Post-bfßce receiving boxes ihavd been established at Mr Gillman s, Ponsonby Road, ;and at Mr Tyor's, Upper Symond-streot These will be cleared twice daily. ' N.B.T-Money Order and Savings Bank Offices will be opened on 15th inst;, at Devonport. Port- - 'sonby, Papakura, Parnoll, anjl Symonds etre.t ■ . N.B.—From and after the 15th November inst, the following rates of • Postage must be prepaid an Correspondence for the United Kingdom,' aadcesscd'-to bo sent via Brindißi •— . • ]trS»Jf® J« i SW?B PW halffpunceor; ' §si^^* JW _,al:*P6rs, two-pence each ":i ' ■ Oorrespondciiee aaatesseaf«_^fe;i^^: .*• : iwl_ded vlaSanFranOfio. ;-v. ," tgt* i : V,„, _. _?■ B.B^,C_e.POTta_aster. Chief Poat-offloe, Auckland. ———»«"■•



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