SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

SUNSET.-This Evening, 6.43 ' , SUNRISK.-To-moiTOw Morning, 4.45 MOON'S AGE.-Now Moon, 18th, 5.51 a_o.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. ' .••',,,,;■ Saucy Kato, schooner, Lewis, from Russell TO-DAY. City of Sydney, P.M.S.S., Dearborn, from San Francisco. . _ „ Mariner, schooner. Queen, for Russell _, Cttosman, s.s., Faratthar, fromßussell Wellington, s.s., Stephenson, from Tauranga

DEPARTURES.

§ .*■-■- LASTo-VKNING.-' -» I Waltakl. s.s., Crawford, for Whangarei | Macgrogor, s.s., Johnson, for Whangarei I .: '_ . ... TO-DAY. I Ringarooma, s.s., Popham, for the South

IMPORTS.

Per Magellan Cloud-1,367 sacks oats. Per Omah_—2_ sheep. 122 sacks potatoes, 24 bales fungus, 13 casks tallow. -'{-"/.

Inwards coastwise. - Deveron, from Tairua, with 20,000 ft. timber; Reward, from Mongonui, with 33,000 ft timber; Progress, from Whangapoua. with3o.ooofttimber; Eolus, from Great Barrier, with 500 ft. jpohutakawa, and 120 puriri po3ta; Llzotte. from Thames, with 22000 ft (amber; Nellie, from Whangapoua, with 30,000 ft. timber.

Outwjjkdb Coastwise. — Deveron, for Whangarei; Columbia, for Russell; Reward, for Mongonui; Progress, for Whangapoua; Eolus, for Cape Colville; Ocean, for Whangarei - Lizette, for Thames; Nellie, for Whangapoua.

The s.s. Clansman arrived from Russell and j Northern ports at 5.30 to-day. Passengers-! Misses Coil; Hdasten, Mason, Todd, Campbell, Chapman, Mesdames Taylor, Johnston, Chap man, Messrs Viokerman, Knorpp, a. Dixon, Anderson, Waipo, H. Fleming, Mellor, Shep herd, Morrison, Knight, Keesing, Willis, MoCluskoy, Morris, Mr and Mrs Clarke, Mr and Mrs Hodge and family (6), and 12 In the steerage-.- ~

The three-masted schooner Devonport ar rived at Mongonui from Sydney on Wednesday. She is loading timber and returns to Sydney.

The barque Matthieu. whloh left this port last week, was towed into Whangarei by the Clansnian on Thursday. She is to.load timber for Sydnoy. *■. ,

The Mail aleamor arrived from San Francisco just as we wore going to press. -

The'following steamers are due to arrive during tho ensuing week:— Hawea, from South ern ports, 7 a.m., on Sunday; Arawata, from Dunedin direct, Monday; Tarawera. from Melbourne, and Southern ports, Tuesday, 11 0.m.; Wolhora, ftom Sydney, Wednesday.

The schooner Aurora for Friendly Islands, and Mazeppa for EUioe Group, cleared at the Customs to-day.

The &b. Wellington arrived from Tauranga this morning with a cargo of maize and 5 steerage passengers.

Messrs Stone Bros.'hew steamer " Herald " waa detained at Hobart till yesterday, when she left for Greymouth.

The as. Ringarooma loft for Melbourne via Southern Ports this afternoon. Passengers for Gisborne:—Messrs Henderson and Chambers. For Napier: Messrs South and Hardon, and Mrs Harding. For Wellington: Messrs Nfcsh, Hawkens, and Burton. For Lyttelton: Misses Neafleld, Glover, Mr and Mrs Millott and two children, Mr and Mrs HalkOttand 2 children, Messrs Modford, Anedoll, Wright Kohn, Mrs and Miss Niccol.Capt Bayldon, Master Wright For Dunedin: Messi- Elkington, Lalng, and Clark. For Hobart: Mrs Rice.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

'""':a .ARRIVAL.,, Hannah Mokau,'s.s., Windsor, _rom Waitara

DEPARTURE. . « fc Hannah Moka.u, s.s., Windsor, for Wait^ra

1 The B.s. Hannah Mokau arrived from Waitara E yestoMay evening' with 20 head cattle. 161 l sheep, and 15 packages butter. She left again this morning at 10 o'clock with 129 oases and h ■'■ packages sundries/ k

The S.S. Hawea should arrive from the South at 7 o'clock to morroW morning, ■ •

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Kah'ara -Heads, this doy.—Arriyed: Stella, Government steamer. Loaded: Wenona, Clifton, barque. Syren, brig. .Aratapu, Camille, Clansman, Sarah and Mary, brigantines; Annie Wilson and Maude Graham, schooners. '

Tb Kopukc, this day.—Loading: Frederick Basil, barque. Welcome, schooner. ,•,- ,-- AjRATA-Cr, this day.—Loading: Robin Hood, brig....;" :.,. , -,;.' '" ; , ;: .. '..;, Makabao, this i day.: — Loading: Parnell, brigantino. ..,._.•

•Kaiwaka, this day^-LOadlng: Klllawiey, birijuo. A'AA ' A'A ~A'

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

DtrifEDiN, this ddy.-^The Arawata sailed at four this morning for Auckland direct _■ Th& Florida arrived in London on the 13th. Her meat is in good order. .3' "- Naw PLYMO-Tn,.thlßodav.^-Arrived, at 11 a.m.- Storm bird, from Onehunga.

COMMERCIAL.

■ Evening Star Office, this day. ' Messrs B. Tonics Se Co. sold tho privileges for the tortlicomihg Onehunga racesj to bo held on the; 22r_l instant, at, tlieir mart yesterday,'as under:—Gates, £51, Messrs Adams and An drews ; grandstand and saddling paddock,- JBIO, Sallivan; Nos. 1 and 2publicans Tbooths, £18and £15, Mrs Robertson; Uood Tomplar booth, £5, and* fruit stall, £3, Mr Ternahan. The New Union\Bcach Gold-mining Company's mine and plant were purchased by Mr J. M. Lennox for _1,500. The balance of the clearing-out sale of bicycles was sold at fairprices. Messrs Carbines & TAYLOR held their usual Friday's sale of poultry, produce, furniture fancy goods, and drapery. There was a good attendance, and bidding spirited. . Poultry: Young fowls. Is 8d to 2s; full-growh fowls, 2b 3d to 2S 7d; young ducks, Is 8d; full-grown ducks, 2a _d to 2a 6d ; lien and chicks, 6s 3d to 10s; Left horn fowls, 2s lOd; Cochin Chins, fowls, 3s _d to ss; young pigs, 2s 6d to 8s 6d. medium size pigs, 8s 6d' to 18-: Produce: Hams aiid bacon, inferior, 3d to fid; - medium. 6d to BJd; cheese,.4Jd toJdVbutter pats, 8d per lb; old potatoes, £A 10s per ton; now.potatoos, }d to Id. Groceries: Tea In half-chests, Is 3d to 2s; tea in boxes, 16s to 20s j sugar, 3d to 3id; candles, B|d to 9Jd; kerosene, 1b 7d to la 9d ; bisouits, 4d to 51d; raisins,' 5d per lb; floun £9 to £12 per ton; sharps, 0s; bran. 6st wheat, 3s 3d to 3s 6d; Chaff,; SB M; oate. 33 3d te 3s 6d. •Furnit-je.lfancy goods, cutlery, and a general assortment of drapery all cleared at satisfactory prices.,

Births.

OTCHOLSON.—On November 15.188_. New-et.. ; Newmarket, the -wife of F. Nicholson of a son. YON GERICHTEN.—On November 8, at her residence, Victoria-street West, the wife of Honrlck Yon Gorichton of a son; both doing well. ■■- - - -

Marriages.

LANGIiEY-HORNK-On the 15thinsLatSt Matthew's, Auckland, by the Rev. W. Tebbs, Arthur Edward, eldest son of John Langley. of Tilehurst Berks, England, to Frances . Georgina, eldest daughter of the late Colonel Philip Dassie Home, R.A., ot Newbury, Berks, England. "i JOHNBTON-ANDERSON.-0n Tueaday. 11th November, at the residence of the bride's father, Alma Place. Ponsonby, by the Rev. W. S. Potter. Hector McQ. Johnston, assayer, from Wales, England, to Elizabeth Archloold, youngest daughter of A. Anderson, engineer, Auckland, late of Glasgow, Scotland. Home papers please copy.

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

SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 15, 1884.

For the cause that lacks asslstaqoe, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance. And the good that we can do.

Another vast enlargement of the bor ders of the British Empire has been formally completed with gre&t cere mony. On the 6th inst., the naval officer commanding the Australian station having arrived off the New Guinea coast with five ships of war, proclaimed a British Protectorate over the island. The nature of the authority thus established is as yet only im perfectly understood, but Earl Derby has stated that it will give con trol oyer foreigners as well as British subjects, so we may assume that it stops very little short of annexa tion. The establishment of British rule over this great island — the largest, Australia excepted, on the globe—is notable in many respects. It has not been brought about by Imperial aggressiveness, but has rather been forced upon a reluctant Government by the pressure of the Australasian colonies. The annexation by Queens land, which the Home Government re fused to recognise or ratify, has worked its purpose, and' the north-eastern colony of Australia now receives more perfect protection from irregular settle ment or a criminal population upon New Gilinea than if she had been allowed to provide for the government df that extensive and little-known territory, with its intractable and savage population. Besides being an instance of Australasian policy directing the arm of Imperial power, the annexation of New Guinea marks a wholly new de parture in the history of trie Colonial Empire. The expenses of govern ment iare to be defrayed by joint con tributions from all the colonies of Aus tralasia.:. W6 : have here the germ of a federation between the colonies and the mother country which the early future may see. more firmly cemented and broadly-based. The colonisation of New Guinea, which in the natural order will follow the planting of the British flag, is a work fuli of attractions for young I adventurers: No doubt all the colo nies will contribute expeditionary'

bands, and the riches of the island will furnish new feeders to British com merce. "Its extensive mountain ranges, attaining in places an altitude of 17,000 feet, afford variety of climate; and many parts of the country are un doubtedly suitable for European coloni sation. There is still plenty of room in the more settled and less torrid colo nies, but the true pioneer of Anglo- Saxon colonisation loves untrodden ground. In the vast area of Britain's youngest colony he will enjoy an almost unlimited field for the indulgence of his tastes. New Guinea is 1,300 miles long, and in parts 350 miles broad.

The English Political Crisis.

Recent English papers are filled with re ports of monster popular demonstrations against the action of the House of Lords in rejecting the Franchise Bill, which proposes an addition of two millions of people to the rolls. But according to latest cable advices the agitation of the recess has made no im pression upon the hereditary legislators, and although Sir Stafford Northcote, speaking at Newcastle on September 23rd, admitted that the struggle was the most critical that has occurred since the passing of the Reform Bill in 1832, and that it jeopardised the traditionary prerogatives of the House of Lords, his party, under the Marquis of Salisbury's blind lead, havo resolved.to accept all risks. Mr Glad stone's tone throughout the recent agita tion, and in his latest utterances, is distinctly menacing, and it may readily be believed that the consequences of the im- E ending struggle between tho two Cham era will be to the distinct disadvantage of the peers. Any measure with the object of bringing the Lords to their senses would no doubt be preceded by an appeal to the con stituencies, and this is what a section of tho Conservative press profess to desire, while Mr Gladstone has fought for the privilege of going to the country next time upon enlarged rolls. Sir Stafford Northcote gave free expression to the fears which have daused his party to fight with so much tenacity against the passing of this bill. The addition of the urban votes to the county rolls would, ho stated, be moat disastrous to the interests of the Conservative party, In other words, two millions of free men, who are fit to exercise the franchise, must be shut out because it is believed thoy are too intelli gent to vote for tho Conservative ticket. We shall hear presently what tho two millions and those who ought naturally to sympathise with them have to say about it.

;: The usual fortnightly ineeting of the French literacy Society takes place -this evening, in the V.M.C. A. Rooms (Wollesley street entrance).

Some excitemont was causod last evening in tho Auckland Market in consequence of a " little affair " between two elderly stall keepers, a man and a woman. The row arose from a trifling incident about apples and chairs, not worthy of statement. Tho struggle, however, while it lasted, was very severe, and not confined to tonguos but threatening lißts. At length the elderly lady put the advanced gentleman out of her stall, and on the appearance of a constable, peace was restored and no bones broken.

By the Ringarooma, which proceeded South this afternoon, tho New Zealand Sugar Company shipped 850 gunnies of sugar for Wellington and 40 gunnies for Bluff.

The following cases were taken at the Police Court this morning, beforo Mr Philips, J. P. :~Four drunkards, 5s each ; James Milne, 40s and costs ; Henry Moody, a youth, larceny of £30 worth of drapery, the property of J?. D. Woodruffe, remandod until the 2-tth inst. j Paul Louis, larceny of four gold watches, value £63, properties of Messrs King and Price, remanded until Monday ; also Alexander Barnes, breaking windows at tho house of Maggie Moran, 20s; nnd Wo, Hawkins, whoelu.g barrow on footpath in Cook-street.

Hans Peter Christianson Hansen was charged yesterday at tho Police Court with deserting his wife and loaving her without means. Mr Theo. Coopor in formed Hia Worship that Hansen had left for Australia, and asked that an ordor for maintenance might be made upon him. Ordered to pay 15s per week.

. A small but useful local industry has been started by Mr E. Pearson, of Hamilton East, Walkato. He has utilised the Wai kato River sand in making a carbolic sand soap, which is especially useful in scrubbing wooden floors, The soap has disinfecting as well as cleansing properties, and kills insect life. Mr T. B. Hill is tho Auckland agent.

At the Operallouso last evening, "London by Night" was reproduced to a fair audi ence. Tho play appeared to bo well appre ciated, and variou, items in tho concert-hall scene were encored, Tho sonsntional Hibernian drama, "Arrah-Na-Pogue,"is an nounced for to-night, with Miss Crawford as Arrah, and Mr MoGowaaas Shaun.

Mr B. C. Roberts, of tho Albert Hotel, was yesterday tho fortunnto winner in an Art Union held for disposal of Focardi's celebrated statuette in terra cotta, " You Dirty Boy." There were 160 subscribers.

An American lady named vMrs Cooke, who has acquired considerable repute as a clairaudient and clairvoyant medium, is at present sojourning in Auckland, and is said to havo already given some very remarkable tests. She has just returned from a visit to relatives at Grey town and Gisborne, at both of which places the exhi bition of her spiritualistic powers consider ably astonished those who wore privileged to meet her. She leaves for Sydney by the mail steamer, but 1b expected back several months hence on her return trip to San Francisco.

Referring to the increased postage on mail matter sent via Brindisi, we learn that correspondence which leaves London after the 15th November will, on reaching the colony, be charged at the rates which are collected after to-day on similar corres pondence posted here, allowance being made for the stamps on each article. Thus letters on which sixpence has been paid in England will be charged sixpence on delivery, making the total postage Is per _oz., and so with book packets and newspapers at the rato stated. There will, no doubt, be consider able friction with the public in conse quence, as in addition to having to pay the .extra charges, the postal authorities will not be able to deliver the correspondence so promptly. Persons should warn Home correspondents of this change.

A man named John Giles, who has been for some time a patient in the Hospital, was committed to the Lunatic Asylum to day on th,e medical testimony of Drs. Coom and McMillan. ■'•'.'' Tw.p little boys, John and Wm. Hinton, were committed to tho Howerßtreet Indus trial School this afternoon, being destitute children.

A large greyhound belonging to Mr J. Abbot, grocer, of in n£ temptmg to junip-a gate n.ear the J^obson Hotel this afternoon, struck on the edge of the palings and partially disembowelled itself. "

The fortnightly meeting of St. Matthew's Literary and Debating Society was held in St. Matthew's schoolroom last evening, Dr. Daweon presiding. • Papers were read by Mr A. Tebbs on " Will o' the Wisp," illus trated by chemical experiments, and by Mr R. Burrows on "Brain and Thought."

Frank Walpola Evans, publican, and C. B Gentil, telegraphist, have been adjudi cated bankrupts upon their own petitions. A dead whale was picked up by the ketch Agnes Martin off Cape Brett. It was towed into Russell, and there produced 4_ tons oil.

The Ministry of the Parliamentary Union House of Representatives held a Cabinet meeting yesterday, at which the. Public Works Statement, to be delivered on Monday, was submitted by Mr Vaile, and found to be highly satisfactory. The Attorney-General (Mr Hogg) also brought up his Bill for the Amendment of the Con stiturion, and it likewise was passed.

The boat race between the employe's of Messrs Tole and Cave, Devore and Cooper, and Connell and Cooper, came off yester day afternoon, and resulted in a victory for the Result, manned by a crew from the offices of Deyore ans Copper and'Connell and Cooper. Messrs Cave's repre sentatives .rowed in .the _ybil,'a lighter boat than the Result. The course was from the Queen-street Wharf round the Triumph and back. The boats kept well together until about half-way back to the Railway Wharf, when' the Result drew aheafj, and eventually won by about a dozen lengths. We stated in a previous issue that the winners had been train ing during the weejk, but we are in formed that this is a mistake,' they never having pulled' together before yesterday. The following qre the crews:—Result: Stroke,.-. Atkin; .3, E. J. 'ClendoU; 2, H VV. A. Needham; I,'P. A. Vaile; coxswain, Mr Gould. Sybil: Stroke, A. H. Gould-: 3, C. Harvey; 2' F.Tucker; 1, E. B. Vaile; coxswain, Mr Howdon.

Charles Perm, a bankrupt, was examined yosterday beforo tlio Official Assignee. He is a draper's assistant, and his liabilities are £417 10s, and the assets, property, arc set down at the value of £480. About eight years ago ho bought a section in Percival Parade, Ponaonby, for £50, and erected a building thereupon with borrowed money, for which he had been paying at the rate of 10 per cent, until recently. He had taken a second mortgage for £70, for the purpose of buying a hansom and two horses for his son, who was married in May last. The mortgagees had pressed him, and as a last resort, he had sought the pro tection of the Court. He considered the property to be worth 129 more than his liabilities. Ilia furniture was under £25 in value.

The following tenders were received by Mr R. M. Watt, architect, for the erection of stores in Market and Albert-streets for Messrs Hart and Tobias :—Keys Bros., £1,342 (concrete); Colebrook, £1,220 (con crete), £1,470 (brick); Woods, £1,109 (con crete), £1,419 (brick); Holland, £1,088 (concrete), £1,147 (brick); Kay, £1,033 (concrete), £1,093 (briok); Jones, £1,030 (concrete), £1,096 (brick); Rose and Clark, £1,000 (concrete), £1,100 (brick); Pacoy and Co., £998 (concrete), £1,118 (brick); Mell, £991 (concrete), £1,055 (brick) ; Brabazon, £980 (concrete), £1,080 (brick); Mason and Mollwraith, £970 (concrete), £1,077 (brick); Smith and Beattie, £960 (concrete), £1,073 (brick). Mr Mell's tender of £1,055 for a brick building has been ac cepted. .-.-•■-

At the Board of Education yesterday, the claim oi the Rev, Thomas Nome was furthered considered, and £5 was allowed to Mr Norrie in connection with the school house at Maketu. Eighteen applications were received for the position of Head master of Onehunga School,and referred to the Committee'

"A Working Man" writes expressing thanks to the City Council for taking such action at their lost meeting to satisfy the claims of the unemployed. He also con siders that credit is duo to the promoters of the meeting at the Lome-street Hall, espe cially to Mr Forrester, for his sensible remarks, and concludes : "The cry of un employed in Auckland wojald have been avoided if steps had been taken when the Mayor was first waited upon. Why not commence the work before instead of the end of summer 1"

A very pleasant gathering was held in the Masonic Hall, \. arkworth, on Thursday evening last to inaugurate a branch lodge of the Manchester Order of Oddfellows. Messrs Syms, Wright, and Colo and sevoral gentlemen from Helensvillo represented the parent society of tho Order. From tho statements made, it appears the Order is in a most flourishing condition. It is hoped this will bo tho nucleus of a success ful and usoful lodco in this district. One of the groat wants of the district is a qualifiod medical practitioner, and many of the resi dents hope this will attract a suitable gentleman to take up his residence in the neighbourhood. After tho inauguration there was a concert and ball, which passed off with much eclat, The amateur Bingers, both ladies and gentlemen, rendered their parts well, and were received with much applause. Mr King, who appears a local celebrity, received quito an ovation. The Rev. Mr McKinoey,Presbyterian minister, formed o most genial<ind effective Chair man. «_

Mr Lanigan, tho contractor for the Cal liope Dock, to-day paid his deposit, and entered into the necessary bonds for carry ing out tho work. The next tenderers, Messrs Hunt and White, were prepared to havo taken up the contract. Tno contract time is 2J years ; the stono for its construc tion is to be takon from Rangitoto.

The action, Winter v. Butterworth,"claim £10 Is 6d, was heard this morning before H. OJ. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M, (Mr Brassey for complainant and Air Theo. Cooper for defendant). After hearing the ovidonco, His Worship Bnid he must find for defendant, plaintiff having failed to establish his claim to the satisfaction of tho Court. Mr Brassey accepted a nonsuit; costs, £7 6«. '*

A mooting pf the Eight Hours' Demon-, stration Committeo was hold last evening.' The following branches of trade and in dustry were represented :— Bricklayors, by Meßsrs W. S. Simpson and Crouch; joiners, Now. Zealand Timber Company, by Messrs T. Huuter and J. Bruce; boot makers, Messrs E, Saunders and J. Taylor ; carpenters and joiners, H. Middloton and J. Parkes ; engineers, W. Kennedy and W. Hampton; bricklayers' labourers, W. Tobin and MoKinney; non-Union iron • workers, Messrs Tostro and Millar; paintors, Messrs Horning and Kemp; plasterers, Messrs Brocker and Bain; stonemasons, Messrs Burke and Ross. It was announcod that Mr W. F. Buckland had promised a donation of £2 2s. It was decided to forward £10 to the Cricket Ground trustees towards keeping the ground in good order. As tho Committeo have no power to chargo for the right of orocting refreshment booths, it was decided to provido for a largo refreshment booth to be managed by tho Committee.

Tho excursion party by tho Rotoma liana yesterday afternoon to the Auckland Brick and Tile Company's Works - arrived about 2.30 at Hobsonvillo, whore the pro cess of brick-making by means of a couple of Haslam's Patsnt ary and semi-dry brick making machines was watched with great interest. Everyone was delighted with the ease and rapidity with which the bricks were constructed, and the fiuo, shapely ap pearance which they prosentccl. The machinery is driven by condensing engines of forty horse power, fitted with Scott's patent boilers, from, the Phoenix Foundry (Fraserand Tinno), and erected by that firm, under the supeititendence of Mr James Stewart, C.E., the Company's con sulting Engineer, whilo the clay with w__|h the machines were fed was simply shovelled in from the hill face at the back of the works. After n tour of the whole property, which is fifty acros in extent, the company returned to one of the sheds, where an appetising re fection was laid out. Mr H. Rees George (in tho absence of Mr D. Fallon) presided. In proposing " The Commercial and Indus trial Interests of Auckland," coupled with the name of His Worship the Mayor, he said that the Brick and Tile Company was first formed in February, 1883, by two or three gentlemen in 1,000 shares of £5 each, and it was subsequently re-formed at 4,000 shares of £C each, majcing a capital of £20,000. Only 1,200 or 1,500 shares had been allotted by the directors, who determined not to allot more till the machinery was tested. About £12,000 had so far been expended upon the works. The Mayor replied. The remaining toasts were:—'.'Success to the Auckland Brick and Tile Company and its Directors," coupled with the name of Mr Geo. Fraser, sen., proposed by the Mayor and responded!; to by Mr Fraser.' ''The Health of the'Seoretary (Mr W. H. Cooj_6r) and the Employes;" " The Health of Mr iLanigan, contractor tot the Auckland Pock;" "The Architects 'of Auckland," coupled with the name of Mr E. Mahoney, President of Institute of Architects ; " The Auckland Builders'' Association," coupled with the n^me'of Mr J. J. Ijfolland ; "Thei Other Brick Industries," coupled with the I names of Mr R:C.Barstow (of Archhill Brick Company), Mr Hunt (of the Avondale Brick Works), and Mr Cozens (of the Mechanics' Bay Brick Works)) "The Civil Engineers of Auckland," coupled with the name of : Mr James Stewart, C.E.; " The Chamber of Commerce," coupled with the name of Mr John Reid; "Tho Health of-Messrs Haslam," who furnished the machinery j and " The Press." Tho party regained tho Queen-street Wharf shortly after six o'clock.

A meeting of the creditors of Wm. Laing, painter, was held yesterday in the Official Assignee's office, Mr Armstrong appearing for the bankrupt. ' The liabilities, divided among nine creditors, were stated at £243 15s, the particulars being as follow:—Hol land and Butler, £56; L. D. Nathan and Co., £70; Phillipps and Son, £51; C. G. Hill and Co., £19 2b ; J. Billington and Son, £30; Arthur Wood- (butcher),' £12 ; Chaa. Little' .(undertaker), £2 '5s ; C. T. Watts (painter), 14s ; wages owing to painter,- £2 lis. The assets, ■ including two book debts and a probable balance from oont__ts in hand,' were set diiwn'at £63. The bankrupt sub mitted a statement' of his receipts arid ex penditure for the'last three months, show ing the amount received to be £150 18a 7d, i and the expenditure, by Wages, material, i and household expenditure balanced the ac- ] count. The debtor had kept ho books, and i when asked by 'Mr Gamble, who- repre- j sented the firm of Holland- arid Butler, i to produce receipts, he said some were attached to the statement, but" when the j Agent of the Official Aaaigriee seized his effects the papers were bundled into a bath, 'and while in thwart on the cart were blown about, and some of thorn'had been brought back to him. Mr Lawson 'Said thi_ was''a; most extraordinary Btatem_it,: and one ) which he' must inquire into. - It' wasl ex- < trabrdinary'that dh auctioneer should act in this mariner. The bankrupt rejoined that the carter was drunk, and that was the cause. It was resOlv-d tb request the 'bank rupt to finish the contracts on his'oivn ac count, and hand to the Official Assignee the proceeds over and above his own labour and material, . arid •! that he make the best arrangement he can towards the amicable settlement of Porter and Walker's book ijlebts. ■

A report was received by the Board of Education from Mr MoArthur, Principal'of the College, enclosing copy of certificate of the; Registrar •of the University College, with names of the BtudeSts who have kept tonus at the College. Mr McArthur drew attention to the following facts :—•' 1. The College students have been very successful in the class lists of the various students. 2. The University College has up to the present time awarded four scholarships, of whicli the Training College has secured three. 3. All the male students were ex-district scholars, and all the University College scholarships have been gained by ex-district scholars." Tho Registrar of the University College stated tho following were entitled to be registered on the books of the New Zealand University:— Miss Currie, and Messrs Poland, Lippiatt, Burton, and McPherson, as having kept one year's term b, and Mr French as having kept two years' terms. At thia examination Messrs French and Poland passed in tho first class both in Latin and in English; Mr Lippiatt in tho second class in Latin, and the first class in English ; Mr Burton in the second class in English aid in chemistry ; and Mr McPherson in the third class in English and the second class in chemistry. Dr. Kidd ateo wrote as follows: —" As a result of tho recent College annual examination, the Professorial Board has recommonded to the Councir that Mr John Joseph Poland be appointed to a senior scholarship of the ensuing year. The scholarships are two in number, and are awarded to students who have kept the terms of the College in the current year, and havo most distinguished themselves in the annual examination."

There was a fairly good attendance in St. James's Hall last evening to witness the public exhibition of healing by Mr Milner Stephen. Some prefatory remarks having been made, Mr Stephen called upon several of liis patients to bear testimony to tho officaoy of tho treatment. A young man who said he had suffered terribly from asthma claimed to have been greatly benefitted, while a young woman who some years ago was kicked on tho head by a horse, and thereby almost lost the sight of an eye, and had a depression caused to her skull, in formed the audience that she was recover ing her sight, and that the depression in her skull was disappearing. Several other testimonies followed, and prayer having been offered by Mr Stephen, the treatment commenced. Amongst those who were operated upon were William Henry Stebbing, Onehunga, who had been suffer ing for seven months from neuralgia in the head and body;' Alfred Taylor, Vincent street, who fell from a scaffold six months ago and injured his spine ; a girl of twelve years, daughter of John Gedaie, of Freeman's Bay, and a son of John Jackson, of Duke-street, Newton, both with one leg shorter than tho other. In these and a_ the other cases, the patients admitted that they felt relief from pain, or that they could fool some improvement in-their condition. Quito a large numbSr of cases were treated, and oven then numbers of people could not be attended to.

Dr. Roseby, in tho course of his address at Knox Church, Duncdin, expressed him self thus:—" Let a man fall, and the news papers never fail to tell of a detected scoundrel the fact that he was a regular 'church-goer. '. But I never met with a paragraph which runs liko this: 'We understand that the consultationlst who has recently absconded was not in the habit of attending church.' Had it been tho other way, how conspicuously the hypocrisy would have been emphasized. It has been well said that hundreds of men wore hung for forgery in England during the 18th century, but no one remembers tho name of any of them except that of the unfortunate Rev. Dr. Dodd. It Is the in frequency, the --naturalness, the incon gruity of tho thing that excites remark; yet it is right that our Christianity should be brought to this test."

To the Editor: Sir,—Yesterday (Thurs day) morning,a little before 3 o'clock,,i>ejng awake, I heard a noise in my back yard- On jumping out of bed, I saw a man in the ( ict of leaving it, I ran down stairs without dressing, and looking out of my front window, watched his movements. He stopped at the grocery door adjoining a few minutes, and then pame fumbling away at mine. I shouted out j " Wjiat are you doing there, you scoundrel?" the fellow immediately shammed imbecility or drunkenness, and slouched away I partly dressed and went in quest of the police, but found none nearer than Goodson's corner. The man was of medium height, thick-set, very round-shouldered; had on dark clothes, a soft felt hat, and ■had a dirty face. Whether it was fire raising or robbery'ho was up to, I cannot say; no good, anyway, at that time in the morning. We are at this end of the town to a degree at the mercy of such scoundrels. No fault of the police, however, for I made tho astounding discovery to-day that, although Auckland has vastly increased in population within the past five years, tho police number just tho same now as then. This is disgraceful. — I am, &c, T. B. Hannaford. • .

Some time back a most thoughtful book giving utterance to the fears and doubts of many minds w_s issued by Mr Mai lock with the interrogative title, "Is Life Worth Living ?" We notice that this question is to be dealt with by the incumbent of St. Matthew's to-morrow evening* *

The attention of members of the Auck land Lawn Tennis Club is drawn to an adver tisement ro opening of thcfLawn at Government" House for play.

: Mr D..F. Evans desires us to draw special attention to his auction sale of villa sites next Tuesday, situate at Mount Eden and Ponsonby. most of whioh are 10x180, and all are approached by and front roads the full width, viz.-, a chain wide. Plans are now ready, and can bo obtained from Mr Cucksoy, grocer, Mount Edon Road; Mr Robinson, on the premises; or from the auctioneer.

TJie London Dairy Co. announce through 'our.columns that they Were the'very first milk vendors in the city to introduce to the public Devonshire cro im fn tins, other milk companies having copiedI'their enterprise.

'Mr G. Lewis holds an extensive sale at I o'clock on Monday of unredeemed pledges.'

Messrs Cosgrave and Co. wilt hold an extensive sale on Monday. TJie recent fire: in His promises having partially damaged goods,' they w-ill be offered to tho public. ■ See his an nouncement in another column.

We remind our readers of the salo of ten large volcanic villa Bites situated at "Valloy Road, Mount Edon, at Mercantile Sale Rooms on Monday next at noon by Mr Randerson, auctioneer. These liwS M_ "specially well situated on the Bid os of the mountain, and should command a ready salo. « •

We would call attention to the sale of voloanio allotments at Moiittt Albert byR. C. Greenwood on Wodnosday noxt The property consists of 39 allotments of from- one-fourth of an acre to 81 acros. The soil Is excellent, the greater part being volcanic. Grand viows may o had from any paty-of tho property, which Is most healthy and oonvcnlont in situation. Tho Mount Albert Railway Station'ls at one corner of tho property, and 'busses pass frequently within threo minutes' walk of the property. As tho cjuantity of volcanic land near the city is very limited, anyone wishing to acquire a choice lot should remember the salo of Mount Albert land-on Wednesday next. ' : ,>

Announcements of Sunday services will be found uhSe'r the heading "Ecclesiastical," The annttal summer Flower Sorvlco for the children will be held at St. Paul's, at a quarter' past threo o'clock. The Newton Congregational anniversary sermons will bo preached by tho Revs. J. W. Wtftkin and Thos. Adams,- aftornoon adPtess by Roy. J. Robert son, M.A, Memorial discourses on the death of tho Rev. James Buller wll be preaohod in tho Wosloyan Churches of Pitt-street and Pon sonby. ' .•'•'•-,' , Sewing Machines the be t—D, S. Chambers. " BUCHU PAlßA."—Quick, complete ran, all _._siu» Kidney, Bladder Bud Urinary -taeaaes. At Druggist-. * ,-o . EemnUiom-F_uaz AOa, Agentf, A-ckUnd. Garrett Bros, have made special arrange ments in order, if possible, to avoid a repetition of the crush on Saturday.—[ADVT.l

The most Beautiful Ornamental Fire Screens ever imported to this City are to be seen at Garllck Se Cranwell's Furnishing Warehouse. A largo assortment just opened up, var^ingln price from Is 9d to 12s fid. Ladies are invited to make their selection early, as we cannot replace the choicest of them this season.—Garllck and Cranwell, Queen-street—(Advt.

THE AUCKLAND REGATTAS

Handsome Prlzs for Whaleboat Race.

Ai\a meeting of the Auckland Regatta Oom mittoe held last evening, the principal prizes for the aquatic competitions to be held on January 29th wore fixed. The importance which is likely to be attached to the race for whaleboat. was anticipated by a resolu tion fixing the first prize at £100, and the Union Company's Challenge Cup valued at 25sovs,, on condition that there shall be at least ten entries.' The number of new clubs which haVe.recently sprung up, and the number of racing whaleboats already built and in courseof construction, makesthefulfil ment of this condition almost a certainty, in which case there will be one of the most hotly-contested and exciting rowing races i ever rowed in the waters of the Waitemata. (The second, third, and-other prizes are also large, so that the whaleboat race alone will represent a very large amount of prize money. A very different course has been pursued in connection with the champion schooner 'raise'for which the first .prize has been fixed at £75, the second at £50, and the third at £20. This is due to the small ■ number of entries recorded of late years, ino*£Witfi_tanding large prizes, which Will 'now go to swell the earnings of successful competitors in the small boat races. ■-.- '

TELEGRAMS.

Russell, this day—Arrived: Christina. She sails again this afternoon. A Painful Accident. Mr Richard Hall, of Kawakawa, met witr. a nasty accident whilst packing wool by getting suspended on the hook that war used for holding up the woolpack. Tho Kawakawa-Kamo Lino; Messrs Knorpp and Vickermaii have, . behalf of Government, examined the line of railway between Kawakawa and Kamo, and consider thoro are no engineering difficulties in the way. Fire at Tauplrl Coal Mine. Huxtlv, this day.—This morning, about five o'clock, Mr Collins, mine manager, dis covered a fire in the engine house. The bed of the engine wae completely destroyed, and the greatest wonder is how the engino house escaped. The mine will be idle for a day or two, until repairs are effected. The engine which drives the pumping gear is all right. The opening of the Huntly Hall was a great success, over 30 coupleß being present. The county election is likoly to bo upset through the Deputy Returning Officer at Rangiriri closing the polling booth between the polling hours. Thames, this day.—Mr Fraser, M.H.R., in response to a numerously signed requisi tion, has agreed to again contest the mayoralty. - Sir Bo Lautour Elected. Gisbobne, this day. —Mr De Lautour, ex-M.H.R., has been elected mayor without opposition. ' Wellington, this day.—Bishop Hadfield returned from his visit to tho Old Country to-day. Now Zealand Correspondence The postal authorities draw the attention of persons having correspondents in Great Britain to the importance of directing them not to send correspondence by way of Brin disi or Suez, as extra postage will have to be collected on arrival in New Zealand. Letters should be inscribed, "Via San Francisco or direct mail steamer."

ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL STEAMER.

The P.M.S. City of Sydney, with the in ward^English and American maiU, arrived from San Francisco at four o'clock this

afternoon,

GOING THE PAGE

How a Fast Young Man Robbed

His Employers,

An interesting case has just received elucid ation at the hands of Detective Walker, and the result of the investigation should go far to explain- how shop assistants on small salaries can afford to dress extravagantly, spend freely, and make costly.presents to their favourite barmaids. During the course of his matutinal peregrinations the other day, the detective found his way into the billiard-room of the Nevada Hotel. The billiard-marker and a youth of mashor liko appearance wore engaged in a friendly game at the time, and the attention of the detective was insensibly drawn to the latter. There was something suspicious inhis appearance, and aftorwatching him for a time the detective concluded that he was "going the pace," and that he was so far incapable of controlling his own affairs that some assistanc from the department would be desirable. He communicated his suspicions to no barman, who, however, was high in his praises of the generous stranger. This was not surprising, as from the barman's own statement tho youth had been spending money freely, and had presented him with a beautiful silk handkerchief, as a token of his esteem. Detective Walker examined the handkerchief and had no difficulty in ascertaining that the young fellow had cemented other friendships with similar unconsidered trifles of silks and laces. Proceeding qufotly to work, he found qs the result of several days' inquiries tljat barmaids in various hotels had profited to the extent of presents of silk stockings and neckerchiefs, while soft goods had been plentifully distributed in all directions. It soon transpired that the stranger was a shopman employed by the Melbourne Clothing Company, and that his name was Harry, Moody. Mr Woodruffe, .the' manager of tho Company, was com municated with, and it was found that he also entertained feelings of distrust towards Moody. This morning, Mr Woodruffe called Moody into his room, and taxed him with dishonesty, but hie in dignantly denied the accusation. Dotectlve Walker, who was waiting outside 'by ar rangement, was then called in, and Moody, seeing his game was up, confessed all and cried for mercy. He was taken into custody by the detective, and a search of his lodgings, in Victoria-street, having been made, a largo quantity of .soft goods was "discovered in boxes and drawers. " It was plainly, apparent that Moody had been systematically robbing his employers for ; some time past. Mr Woodruffe claimed be tween £20 and £30 worth of the good.s, fwhile Mr S. Cpombes f in whose,employ the was several weeks ago, found a number of articles which he identified as his property. Moody, who is a recent ar rival from the old * country) has been brought"lip at the Police Court'and re manded. ~ , ~~, ~,., „

MINING NEWS.

(B- V&IBGR&PH.—OWX CORBE-POSDEJfT).

'''".A Thames, this day. Caledonian.—Dryden and party have banked llozs. 4dwts. of gold, and Ellis and party crushed 20 loads for G7oEß.,l4dwts, New. W_Ajj,--FostQr j tributer, banked 14ozs. 3dwta.

.Moanataiari,—Only two works tare in progress' at) present—a prospecting drive and some stopea oa No. 0, reofi' Crushing will be started next Wednesday, and the dirt is expected to prove payable, a

EXAMINATION OF BANKRUPTS.

Joseph Haslit Flatt and Charles Barrett Gentti' wore examined this morning on oath before the Official Assignee. Their state ments were as follows;— *

Joseph Haslip Flatt deposed: I am a builder 'by' trade—as master'a'nd jburney man. I resided on the Thames-from the time of its proclamation as a goldfield until 12 months ak°- ' I came to Auckland and vyerked (is a journeyman, juid Jam still so employed at £3 a week. With the'exception of £1628 owing to my father forront, lhave not contract* ffariy debts' here.'' The balance of fad.b_&_ness-£149 odd, was cehttacted at the Tames, and is mostly of very old standing. I have set aside every penny I could spare out of wages, and even put off my fatlier foi? his" rent; 80' that I might send my .reditora something towards What is owed thiem. In this way I have sent about' £25 I would have continued to do this, but for the action of one of my . preditors, who unduly pressed me, and got judgment j;or £2 per month or' 14 days' imprisbntiient, find feeling that this would be Unfair to the other credit tors, I deteriinin_d to seek the.protection of the Court of Bankruptcy. :i •" •■"'<■

Beyond what is disclosed in my schedule, I baveno.property of interest in property' and see no prospect at present !o. effecting any compromise with my creditors. Charlea' Barrett Gentil deposed. I have been an operator in the Telegraph1 Depart ment at various places- in the Auckland province for the last eight or nine years. For the last 12 months my salary has' been Ll5O. I recently resigned my situation in consequence of the present, trouble. I should otherwise have been bus^ pended. I '«___" a married man With four children, tho eldest being under six years of age* My^ debts amount to L3OO. Of this, L 62 is owing to money lenders on P.N.s, for'which I have'de rived no benefit whatever, having backed them for friends. L 54 isdue to my father for various loans to help me to pay my way for nece-fearies, as my salary was insufficient. The balance; L 164, is owing to various tradesmen, and'eixtends'over a period of two years. ■ Some'money coming to my wife under her father's will, and also some money received in trust from another source, will be available within the next two or three years, and when this time comes my wife will be perfectly willing to dis charge my debts.. Beyond this I have-no object except whart is disclosed* in my schedule, nor any prospects of satisfying any creditor., ~.,„, ~'...

CABLEGRAMS.

(by cable—copyright)

War Votes. In the Bfltlsh Parliament. London, November 14.-In the House' of Commons yesterday the credit votes a.«korl by the Government on account of the arm. and navy, and for military operations m Ecypt and South Africa, were passed. Dr. Davy and the Electric Telegraph. The Royal Society will not support the claims of Dr. Davy, of Malmsbury, Vic toria, as tho inventor of the electric tele graph. The claims of Dr. Davy were Brought under the notice of the English Government by the Royal Society of Vic toria through the Premier of that colony.

The Bank of South Australia has been registered as a limited liability company. The New Oriental Banking Company are considering a scheme for undeitaking to pay the liabilities of the old bank.

Anglo-Australian Cricket Match. Melbourne, this day.—A cricket match between the' English team and an eleven of Victoria was commenced yesterday. Tho visitors went in fir3t, and at the close of the day's play had lost 6 wickets for 168 runs. Shrewsbury was bowled for 80; Barnc?, not out, 60 ; and Brings, not out, 8.

KHARTOUM EXPEDITION.

REBELS ADVANCING ON DONGOLA.

[by cable—copyright.]

Cairo, November 13. A telegram has been received from the Mudir of Dongola stating that a force of 12,000 of the Mahdi's troops, under his fighting chief, is now marching upon Dongola.

NORTH ISLAND TRUNK RAIL WAY.

Tho Work' to bo Pushed,

[by telegraph—press association.]

Wellington, this day. The Governmeat intend to push on neces sary surveys in connection with tho North Island majn trunk line as quickly as pos sible. Operations will be commenced at both ends, and _r>me of the surveyors en gaged for the Northern section leave for Auckland by the Tarawera to-day. It is believed that the first contract will be out in two months, and work will commence simultaneously at Marton and Te Awa mutu. .',■-'.. o- *

DEAD BODY FOUND.

The dead body of a man was found float ing in the harbour this foronoon. It was observed under the inner western tee of the Queen-street Wharf about eleven o'clock by several seamen of the schooner Aurora, and ,'hile one of their number'proceeded to give information to the water police, the others made a rope fast round the corpse. Constable Mackay took charge of the re mains, and a boat having been obtained, they were removed to the-morgue to await an inquest. It was at first thought that tho body would prove to be that of the man who had been drowned off Kauri Point several hours previously, but when taken from the water it was Been that decomposi tion was somewhat advanced. Tho body was identified by James Smith,of the ketch Zillah, and Geerge Somers, of tho schooner Aurora, as a seafaring man named Fitzroy, 28 years of age. He'came from the South last week in the s.s. Thomas Russell, and was last seen on the wharf on Monday 1. f ht, bift was not under the influence of liquor then. He is a single man, and be longed to Liverpool. An inquest will be held.

THE WRECK OF THE BANNOCKSBURN.

Tfef. Vessel Abandoned,

(BY T£f.EC!R4P??—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wanganui, this day. A private telegratn received here says the Auckland brigantine Banpoqkburn, bound from. Wanganui to Normantown with* timber, and wrecked on the North Queensland coast, has been abandoned. H. 3. Bartholomew were tho charterers. The cargo is valued at £1,000, partially insured.

THE "NEW GONE A PRO TECTORATE.

Formal Proclamation by British Mcn-o' • War.

(BY CAJ____.-COPYRIGHT.I

".- Brisbane, November 14. H.M. Gunboat Swinger has arrived at Cooktown, and announces that the' protec torate over New Guinea was proclaimed On the 6th instant. The ceremony wae.a very impressive one. Five ships of war were at anchor of_ the'shote, and fifty native chiefs Were present.,;';','..;,,./ . i' w ,-'.,\. """''"' . ~'A

SHOCKING OCCURRENCE.

A Man and Two Boys, Drowned Through the Upsetting of a Boat. *

An accident of a most distressing charncter ocourred to a boat in^the harbour this morn ipg, and resulted in the drowning of a man named J. Daniels, and two little boys, sons of Mr Thomas Powell, formerly a boarding house keeper in Queen-street. The circum stances connected with* the calamity'are as follows:'—■ Mr : Powell has a small farm in the ivicinity 'of Lucas's Greek, where he resides* with his family. He was arixiOuS to bring his .boys Thomas, aged eight years, and George, aged six yeara to town for the purpose of having them placed at'schfiol at the North Shore. It was with this object in view that he left home about fiv. o'clock this'morn ing in a Bixteen-feet sailing boat.' Besides himself and the children, there was atsb in the boat a man named John Daniels, who was accustomed to work with him. There Was a strong breeze blowing from the south word during the trip down, but there was no' Special reason for anxiety on this ac count. '"', All; went well until between the Pottery. ami' Kauri Point, when a sudden squall-struck the vessel, and she heeled over and 'tank immediately, Mr Powell pu_hed' an'bar to one of the boys, and he caught iti but soon relaxed his hold and disappeared. The btherr also sank, ■ while' Powell mahaged to'swim ashore with the aid of an oar. The steamer Vivid passed tin her'way ; t6'Auckland immediately afterwards, and he hailed her. A 'boat was sent to his as sistance, and having been taken on board, he,was conveyed to'town, where the matter was' reported to Sergeant Clarke, ®f the i Water. Police. ' ■ j

Statement by Mr Powell,

Mr J. Powell, who is very much concerned about the |oss of his-two _ons',' furriiaHM a reporter with the follbwihg p .rticulars .respecting the accident:—For a anort time past I have been living at Lucas's Creek alone with my two Bons—Thomas, aged 8, arid George,'aged; 6—both fine little boys. I had in my employ a man named Daniels and his wife. . Daniels was about 50 years of age,'arid belohgted to Sti.ff.rd.hire. fl wished to place my two boys at an Auck land boarding-school, and about 5 o^cloCk this morning myself, Daniels, and the" two boys got into'my boat'and set Sail." The craft was an open 'sailing boat, with a centre-board. She carried abbut 4cwt. of ballast, which I considered quite sufficient to render her safe under ordinary circum stances,'for only yesterday I cut'2ft. off the mainsail. The wind was dead ahead, and blowing pretty fresh. When we were half way: between the Hobaonvilla pottery and Kauri Point it became necessary to go about. In jibing, a sudden squall struck the canvas, and capsized the boat, whioh eank almost immediately. Two oars and the stem-sheets floated. Daniels got hold of one, and made' for the shore. I seized the etern-shcets and then tried to get-both of the boys to .he remaining oar. They would persist in hold ing on to each' other. I struggled to separate them, and give them each a good hold of the oar for about 20 minutes, when they sank, while tightly clasped in each other s arms. I dived and remained under water as long as possible, but failed to see either again. Then I n.ade for the shore, which was about half-a-mile distant. I saw Daniels holding on to his oar and getting shore* ards., Being a good swimmer, I had no difficulty _n Tteeping afloat. Once •when I looked to see how Daniels was get ting on he was throwing his arms about? I found he was swimming on his back. When 1 looked for him about 10 minutes later however, he had disappeared; and had un doubtedly been drowned. I got ashore all right, excepting that! was greatly fatigued andjaboutan hour.'ate. I came to Auck land in the ..earner Vivid.

SECOND EDITION. ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF SYDNEY

The City of Sydney arrived from San Fran cisco at 4 o'clock this afternoon. She brings the following passengers for Auckland:—. Cabin :J. S. Blair, J. Steel, W. DawsOn, son and daughter, W. E. Barrett. A. A. Fergusson and wife, Miss D. Campbell) Miss J. Campbell, Miss C. Campbell, F. D. Nichaelis, A. McDonald, wife and daughter, A. R. C. Hood, Sir John Hall, Ele Hatvcn, A. W. Chater, F. A. Babcbck and wife. Steerage: R. C. Taylor, E. L. Davfa, Wm Mellin, J. McMawaway, E, Marshall, Geo. S. Taj lor, E. S. Richards, Jno. Tunderound, Wm. Brown, P, Hill, J. A. Slater, Mary Jane, A. Begg.

TABLE TALK.

The Balance op Trade.—Scales. " Arrah-na-Poguo" in Opera House to night. Women who have not fine teeth only laugh with their eyes. ,/_ " Sam Slick, junior," visits New Zealand shortly. William Bo we, Christchurch, has beaten' the champion wrestler of the colony. The "Professor" is out on' bail, and a- Swallow is a bird of passage. ->-*-. Daily meetings of the Cabinet are being; held at Wellington. -'» . One must be a woman to know how to revenge. There are 18 applications for the head mastership of Onehungo School. _... Sir Julius and Lady Vogel visit Waiwera shortly. . - ■-. Victorian State schools number 1,777, ■ There is talk about increasing the hours of servants in the Government Depart-*" ments. The business streets of Chicago are to be paved with granite. The Ringarooma River, Tasmania, is to be dredged for tin. ~-,*_. '■• Women are more constant in hatred than ialOve. * '■'(> \- Tho population of Europe has doubled; during the past 84 years. ' A7. A single English house turns out 2J tons of pins per week, making a total of - 1,425,715,200 pins for the year. :;: Of 371 ministers in connection with the '■; United Methodist Free Churches, 300 are; pledged abstainers. ; J. P. Ward, Secretary of Napier Liberal. Association, has been committed for trial on a charge of forgery. There are a number of Chinese lepers in > the mining camp at Ballarat, Victoria. Newspapers are carried post free in New ; , South Wales. Why not have the -same* "liberty of the Press "in New Zealand'J.'ot It is estimated that the: freehold farms in, New Zealand are worth 34 millions sterling J j tho houses and buildings, private and public, 81 millions ; railways, 11 millions; sh,eei3 and cattle, 9 millions ; merchandise^' IS millions; making a total cf 103 millions sterling. - , ; i "Bricks without straw" is not suoh a hard task. In Germany they are making., excellent bricks of cork. . - During the past 25 years, no fewer thaa* two millions of people have been buried &1 London cemeteries. . J,;| , Dr. Grnbham, Inspector-General of! Hospitals and Lunatic Asylums in thlgj colony, retires at the end of next year, W The annual revenue of the. London i "Timoa" newspaper from advertisements"' alone is said to exceed £400,000.

WRECK OF THE GOLDEN ISLE

The Captain Injured.

(BY TELEGRAPH—_RKSS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, this day; '"■■.. HENiiy Chafpkv, cook and seaman of.the; Golden Isle, states the vessel not making, ; Cape Campbell on the Cth, the ihip ;l was hpve -to in thick weather an 4 heavy sefi. On the morning of the 7th,. paw the cliffs on the lep to $. and E. j wqrir the ship, and made all possible sail, am} afterstandingtoforawhijesawthecliffsagqiji pn both bpws ; wpre the ship again, and in doing so capried away the foreyard, which' toojc with »* the foresail jib. Having pnly three sails left, reefed the "maingil, anWlp f ounel M'p wepe among the breake'r^^ We cleared the reef, and found no al: 1 native but to leave the vessel. In beach- j ing, a heavy Bea came aboard, carrying ' away cabin companion, stove in ' the main .hatch, and took the cap tain down the hold. The man - at the wheel got ashore by jumping into the back water, and I followed with an- ' other shipmate. Then hovo a line, which I received. The mate and captain lashed themselves together and dropped, '■ over the bows and were hauled ashore,'-. The captain's injuries were outs about' the face, bruises on the left thigh arid' groin, causing a good deal of pato; T_tf ■. vessel seemß somewhat etrained in the garboard streak.

WESLEY AN CONFERENCE.

Methodist Union Postponed. \.

, ' o ■ ■'• A '': (BY TELEGRAPH— OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Christohdech, this day. The Conference met this morning, at 10 o'clock. The vote of last night has caused ~ la wide-spread feeling of astonishment. .The., representatives of' 'the Australian j Cpnfpjrgnce voted! * almost in a block against the New Zealand proposals for separation ■ -The only Australian representatives who voted with New Zealand were the ftev. Messrs Fieon and Knight, and Mr Holder of South Australia.:,." •■•■., t The decision of,the Conference will have the effect of postponing indefinitely the Mfethodist Union; vdryinuch totfieTOgrift * of the New Zealand representatives. > ' ■ '■■- - ' ' ••■''■ •

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

Spring Sleeting. " Sportsman's w^aiheb " was the nienfcaj comment of many Auckland sportsmen ori opehing their eye's this m6r'ning"on6 r Wng gratified with the sight of an uncloude^'eky, and felt the fresh cool ocean breeze. -To-day is the commencement of the' racing B_4_oh. ISB-1-5, in this part of the Colony, anftli fact, coupled with the fine weather and _h*t i, proepedt^bf excellent'sport, inducedagreat number to: visit the'Ellerslie course'in th. afternoon. The trains ran- rbgdlarly, and the 'bussea and'other conveyances were well patronised. "The course was in BXCfelloht order, and the af terribbb sport wis through out' enjoyable.' The books'' jiad both double and straight-out books open, and it large amount of"wagering''was 'doiid fa town in the morning; arid dlsoi'bfc*-!* course. " ■ ' • '' ' ;J TRIAL STAKES of lOOsovs., with asweepstiikisi of - 3sovs. each, to go to, second horse; Weight for age. i For three-year-olds and upwards!"' Maidens,' "if three-year-oldK allowed Slbs.y four year-olds, flbs.; flw years and upwards, Hubs. Onemilei, »>' Walters-Fishgiri, Bst 9lb (T.Taylor)... 1 Roberteon's Mitrailleuse, _st 91b"'(Me- ' Clusky) ...'"-'•;. ... ' 1 f\:, _ Bobbet's Tetford, 7st 91b (Vaile) ... 4 Vortex and Revolver also ran. 'Betting: 6 to 4 Fishgirl, 2 ''to'-'MifirailleusH. 8 to 1 Tetford, 5 to 1 Revolver, 10 to" 1 otherft Fishghi got the beat of a bad start, but at the bdok of the course all were in'a duster". Rounding the tuni.or home Mitrailleuse was leading, and kept it till hearty opposite the new stand, when Fishgirl came again. I alrM, after _n exciting struggle, won by naif a length. Time, lmim. 47±sec. ' ' WELCOME ST_KES of IOOsOVs., with a sweep- Btakcs of Ssovb. each to go to 'second Horse-. : ; For two-year-olds. Colts, Sat Mbs.; Allies. Sat. Five furlongs. Robertson's* Afusket .Slander colt, Bst 51b (Carey) ... ...- ... ...'' .. 1 Walters' - Musket-Rosarina- filly. Bst (T. " Taylor) ... ... ... ... ... 2 Marshall !s Derringer, Bst 51b ... v. 3 Lionel and Steel All also"ran. Betting : 6 to 4 Mnske't-^Slander colt, 2 to 1 Der ringer, 3 to 1 Lioness, 5 to 1 Steel All, 10 to 1 Lionel. A good sta. t was effected) won by two lfengths. Time lmin. 6isecs. ■. HANDICAP HORDI-E RACE of'Wsovs.. with a sweepstakes of Ssovs. oaoh, to go to second horse. Two miles.,.. > • _ King... .• 1 Azhn,,. 2 Lone Hand v..' «• It wa3 a splendid racs SPRING HANDICAP of l-Oso. s.. with a sweep stakes of 3bovß. eich, to go to second horse. For three year-olds and upwards. One mUP-..Mg anda-half. Libeller, g:'t; 91b. ... ... , ... I Fishgirl, Ist, 101b..,. ... 2 Ka,O'7sfc-lolb '

Acceptances for the Stewards' Plate, roc .' I at I he Onehung*Spring Meeting, c!o=e <■"■ Tuesday next, »'

V, NOVEMBER 15, 1884

THE AUCKLAbD EVENING STAR, 8-ATUKD.

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-M'_r'C_k r L:£Sfcß_»'!'s&_-!_,SH 'niir' ''• -'" archi_e6_ ;. |* (Btaxow of the Eoy___ L-STrrtrt_), ;;; HAS REMOVED '/'' TO 18. SHORTL-J.D-131'aEET. rtITY 'OE AUCBa-AND. NORTH. NOTICE 6_ APPLICATION FOR . TRANSFER. OF LICENSE.,. ; -,,,- I, FkanK5 ; Evans, .of Anokland, | being; the of, a Publican's License In reSpeot of the house and premises known by the Bii£nof.",Tlie City Hotel,", and situateiat the . corner of Victoria and Hobson streets, Auck land, do hereby give .notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the nest Li censing Meeting, to he holden at the Resident Magistrate's Court, - Auckland, on the first day,of December, 1881, opply for; a Transfer of the* said License from _yself to EDWARD DOWNING, of Auckland ."-' my appointee. ~ ."/i," - Datod the Ith day of November, 1881. FRANK W. EVANS. HE PO h WER OF MONEY IS SIMPLY "marvellous. Our West of England guinea Trousers; elsewhere 30s.—Woollams, Ready Money Tailor,' Sydenham House, foot of Grey street. . 00-i jl UCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETy. Thelast Concert of the year, "Israel In Egypt," Will tako place on TUESDAY, November 18. There will be full rehearsal on MONDAY next, at half-past seven, at which the presence of all qualified members is requested. ■ ■ -, • •Honorary'members are reminded that the . musical and financial year closes on November SO; and that subscriptions still outstanding can ' be paid at the office of the Secretary between! tho hours of 12 to 1, and _to 5. -■ ' „ M__UG__EHOGG, Hon. See. j ■ City Chambers, Vulcan Lane. ■ ! AUCKLAND GARDENERS' .'HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. President-Sir W. F. D. Jervois, G.C.M.G., C.B. ; . : SPRING SHOW :; .. '■''*' ' - OF :\ "' .o-r ffliOWEßS,:'■■' POT PLANTS, VEGETABLES, 4&, &p., Wttli BE HBtD IN _H_ DRILL - SHED ■ (By special permission) ..; ~ /' " - ON ' "': ■ • FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 AND 22. Open from 12 noon to 10 p.m. IMPE-'S BAND IN ATTENDANCE. Entries resolved up to 3 p.m. on TUESDAY. NovombeV 18th, addressed to the Hon. Secre tary, at R. C. Greenwood's, Auctioneer, Vulcan Lane, Auckland- _. _ ! TyT,' ■ , O- SMALLFIELD. Hon. Sec. JAMES SLATOR, Architect, Engineer,: ' Draughtsman, and .'llluminator, Coombes's, I Chamhors. next Ancklar.d Hotel; Queen-street. ; ÜBLIC NOTICEi-^Tho Allotments to! ' be sold next TtrasDA- hy D. F, Evans '■ _re approached by and front roads a chain wide' i and over. -' , "WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS is the purest and » * safost medicinal stimulant that can be enfeebled invalids, ■ma CARPENTERS .AND JOINERS.— JL Houso-growJng on Paten's No. 2 Lease hold is a profitable spec. ,? HE;; ONWARD MARCH*—On and o. after Wednesday next,' you can- rvlow faten's No. 2 Leasehold by gaslight. Admission >roo and no collection. : ' MRS S.E.SHEA_7 Royal Academy .of Music/ Queen's College; and pupil_ or Sir daleßennett. London, receives a limited ' number of Music Pupils, elementary and finish ing.—Karangnhape Road, between Pitt and flipper Queen-stroet,



THE COLONIAL MIJTUALf LIEE \ ASSURANCE .SOCIETY " !-: • ': ' (limited). ■_ '•'" ' .'-* |v '7 n o J. i-6" _.'■' -he Business of this Society, whioh liob been hitherto conduoted as a Distriot Agoncy, will in future-be carried on as a SPECIAL BR_NCH, at the Offices of the Society, NO. 139, QOKKN-STB-BT, in charge of Mr Herbert Dbverie, who has been appointed Resident Sooretary, ■■ By order of the Board. -,-»•-..-, H. S. H. LYALL, General Sccrotary. Auokland, Ist November, 1884. ... /->< _?. X RETS CHM A R HAS JUST OPENED A LARGE ASSORTMENT op FANCY GOODS, ■ Consisting or Ladies' Bags, Work-boxes, Desks, Basketware, Brackets, Mirrors, Inkstands, Albums, Purses, Pocket-books, Photo Frames, Cigarette and Cigar Cases. Cloth and Hair Brushes. Cutlery ware, Eleotro-plated Cruets, Coffee and Tea Services, Toilet Sets. Vases,. Musioal Boxes, Accordions, Conoertinas and Tambourines, a large assortment of Dolls and Toys, Imitation Jewellery, Clocks, Christmas Cards, Per fumery, Fancy Meershaum, and other Pipes and Cigars.. INSPECTION INVITED. c. f. krITtsCHMAR, Importer of FANCY GOODS (WHOLESALE Se RETAIL), Opposite the Market Entrance, 260, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. nHRI'STMAS CARDS. • Just Received, a Large Assortment of all the Latest Deßigns in Christmaß and Now Year Cards (Hand-pai_ted_PhOto., Perfumed, &o.), also New Zealand Views and Flowers, for Home Mail, leaving in November. ■ <■ . HY. A. COLSON, Stationer and Bookseller, Victoria-street, near corner Hobsoo-street, Auckland. . RARE CHANCE TO THE LADIES OF AUOKLAND. Some Cheap Lines of 'the Beat Trimmed Ladies' Hats in Auckland; also.a grand lot of Kid Gloves, the 4-button Seamless Josephine Kid glove, at Is a pair; and I have a splendid value i Coloured Lustres, at 6_d, worth Is (Id; Hoyles's Prints, in fast colours, at 3_d, 4_d a yard; Regatta Dressed Shirts, at 3s 6d, worth se. I have a Stock of Evening 1-button Kid Gloves. 2a palr.half usual prico, at W. EYRE'S. Hat Depot. Victoria-street DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. g B-Q OK E S '7fe QO. BLUE T>OOT, LU E A> oO T. < QUEEN-ST., o i A' [ ■:, WILL SELL TnE WHOLE OF TnEIB 'U: ENORMOUS CJTOCK NORMOUS OTOCK ?.. si ':mr AT AND UNDER COST, •_» • FOR ONE MONTH ONLY I ::A'7'.. FOR ONE MONTH. ONLY I ALL ACCOUNTS MUST BE PAID UP AT ONCE TO MEET TnE DEMANDS O- THE DISSOLVING PABTNKE. \ the business in future will be . OaßriedoNbv ' --■_! , o v CHARGES '' BROOKES; •:l ,7 Signed this sth day of November, 1884. BROOKES & C °; T> IC H M.O N^D XT ILL. 50 CHOICE : ALLOTMENT,- FOR SALE; ON EASY TERM& :L J. T. BOY.LAN. ; Colonial Bank. LITHOGRAPHS NOW READY. TVIRS TV QOMERVILLB, WELLESLEY-STR-CET "'.■■•-.; (OPPOSITE OPERA. HOUSE), ' BEGS TO INTIMATE; THAT SHE 19 ' - Mj NOWSHOWINO j -0,-- , ft , ENGLISH and PARISIAN MILLINER ENGLISH and PARISIAN MILLINERY RBOErVBD PER'IONIO; ; | October*.-*..''- .._____ "'„ 1 CHRBTOITLE AND CIB, PARIS, j Makers of Finest PLATEDWARE of all kinds, FORKS and SPOONS heav_y plated on hard, white metal. '':.''- ■ ■' '- '''-" '■'■• :' CHRISTOFLE makes only ONE QUALITY, the very best known; ' !, Each piece guaranteed by . the. .name Christoflk, and the weight of silver thereon i stamped. Buyers,wanting good .value are ad- Vised to get CHRISTOFLE'S PLATE. Wholesale Agency— 100. KUzabeth-atreet Melbpnrna. T\R; Or NEWBERRY COBBETT, JL/ ' ' M.8., M.S.,.1 EDINBURGH ' (Late Resident Physician; Accoucheur, Rotunda -' ' HospitaVDublin.&c., &c),. '- Al___!___REET. ALBERT i>A_U_, ' ' -—-— Near Choral Hall.'. ■* - -.: Hours or Consultation. At Ho _c: 9-11 a.m., 6r7, and 8-9 p,m. At MrAickln's Pharmacy, Queen-street; 12-1, „nd 4-6 p.m. , •?,. - Special practice in Midwifery and Diseases Of Women and Children. TITAfi N E.T I G HEALING. MR MILNER STEPHEN, .-,''/ -..THE'.'' , :'.' ■■ :,. CELEBRATED AUSTRALIAN HEALER, Receives Patients at his Rooms, Overn Lodge, Symondfi-street, 2nd house from ISt Andrew's Church, daily, from 10 till 1, and 2 till 5. 500' Testimonials. Sec. Exhibited. iTiPVERNOR GORDON. — Re-open \JC -with aneW stock Of everything. Bedding, &o. All Meals, 6d; 1 Cup of Tea or Coffee, with Bread and Butter. Sd; 1 Plate of Soup, with Bread, 3d; Breakfast, half-past six to ten: Dinner, half-past eleven to two; Tea, half-past four to eight 'Meals at all hours. No Tick! Board and Lodgings, 15s, payable in Advance: One trial Will prove for itself.—GONG WYE, Proprietor, lower end of Albert-street (near the Dock). • "N" ' O T I C „ E. ART UNION,; 79 PICTURESJ VALUE £218. 436 Members at 10s each. :'. *' To be drawn publicly In the Theatro by a Committee as soon as the tickets are all sold. ; Pictures now on view. Catalogues forwarded with description and price. F. H. LEWISSON. Jeweller, Queen-street (opposite Union Bank). T> OSELINB job the HAIR —This ele- XV gant preparation completely eclipses every article of a similar kind now before the public. Price, Is 6d a bottle.—ShabLasd, Apothecaries Hall. ' ' RAT S 1 R ATS I RAT S l-Use ) SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PABT_, Rats eat it greedily, and (lie: no smell. Price. One Shilling a Bottle. F. C. BHARLAND, opposite Post-fflce. WO R MS. All children suffer from them. If suspected,' ask for the Certain Cure. BIIAR_AND'P:WOK.M POWDERS, lspaoket ■ Apothecaries' Hal opposite PoßtrOffice. RELIEF from Cough fa Ten Minutes.— SHARLAND'S CHERRY PECTORAL, Price. 2s 8d and 4s 6d.—F. C. Sharland, opposite th Poet-offlce. ;■ ;■--; ;- j-.' DR ARNOLD'S PENNY ROYAL AND STEEL PILLS.—Tho most popular j medioine of the day. Price. 2s Sd a box.—Colo nial Agent, F. G. akABLAND, opposite the Post office . : . ~- „,-.;,, , . ...... ; TOOTHACHE CURE. —Instantaneous I _. „ J^|^DONTALGIC.Tr_i l»r bottlfc- F. a SHARLAND. opposite Post-offloe. t O, - LENDERS 0 1-'_ «!.• CHERRY PECTORAL. ~ 4b Bd, 2s 6d. Is 6d per bottle. To be had only at , Medical Hall. Ponsonby, opposite Three Lamps, ' MERCHANTS, Clerks, Assistants, and i ._ TO r „°%ers who are forced to lead a Seden-' I W r3pffiL_u™touseMarshsU'B Special Tincture i ?svS?*___?_n,n' It Cures all Stomach ajid ' S^&^o. --C W. Goodson, | pRIZETUFi PRIzE BEEF I, J .-'■'■' ol?Saturday, ' ' i ' AT G. HULME^QUEBN-STREET. 1 Tookfirtt pri-e at Gtoborne Cattte Show. ) Also, a large quantity of ' L A"M BS, ; PO U L TRY 5 Eto. Etc. Etc." J '



YOU will only have to pay One-half Year's Rent to ontitle you to an Allot ment In Paten's No. 2 Leasehold. | WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS is now Australia's most popular hoalth beverage. Ask for Wolfe's and accept no other. RICK.—If you Ereot a Brick Building • on Paten's No. 2 Leasehold, you will be allowed one third of its value at the end of the term. ; BIRKENHEAD. —Sunnysido Gardens. —Mrs Jenkinson is now ready to receive Visitors. Strawberries' and Fresh Cream always ready. Board and Residence. «_B_l f\ TO £10,000 LENT on Building 3Q_L" Society prinolples.or on other terms to suit borrowers. Allotments bought and Houbcs built on Weekly Payment Uystom. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Sale on first page. Six per cent allowed on money deposited for investment— C. Wiixamson, Land, Estate, and Financial Agent and Valuer, High-street Auckland. OVER 500 DIFFERENT SAMPLES of English, Scotch, and Colonial Tweeds and Fancy Coatings to select from. Suits from 60s to £i 10s: Trousers from 13s Od to filSs.— Woollams, Ready Money Tailor,. Sydenham House, foot of Grey-street, WHY WEAR SLOPS? SUITS TO measure from 50s; Trousers to measure from 13s 6d.—Woollams, Ready Money Tailor, Sydenham House, foot of Grey-street. BIRD IN THE HAND IS WORTH 2 in the bush; and a pound in my pocket is worth 2on my books.— Woollams. Ready Money Tailor, Sydenham House, foot of Grey. stcoet VOLCANIC ALLOTMENTS for Sale on easy terms at Mount Eden, within three minutes of 'bus terminus. Plan of Pro perty to be soon at H. H. Hayr and Ca's, Hti.li- Btreet X EASEHOLDS; I beg to announce that I have splondid Build ing Allotments at one shilling per foot frontage per annum. For position and proximity to the city they are suitable for choice bachelor's quar ters. The humbor of allotments are limited. Apply early to W. L. MITCHELL, • Estate Agent, Queen-street FOR SALE, Symondsstreet, near City Road, comfortabloand well-built House Of six rooms; nice view.—H. Partington, Land Agent. WL. MITCHELL, • ESTATE AGENT. TO BE LET, for a term, a Gentleman's Resi dence in the Albert Park. Also, Now Villa, in the best part of Grafton Rood, and 2 comfortable Residences at Mount Eden; rent 16s. FOR SALE, very oheap,4 and .roomed Co ttages, near to Town. I can take deposits ot only £20 and £30, the balance to be paid oft' in Woekly Payments. , FOR SALE, very cheap. Allotments on easy terms, and Farms, Houses, and Land in various localities. Persons wanting to secure good Investments should call and inquire for tho various Proper ties On my books, W. L. MITCHELL, ESTATE AGENT, QUEEN - STREET. Chief Post-office, Auckland. Mails will Closk as undkb :— This Day. For Rati Rati, Tauranga, etc., per Rotomahana, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 5.30 p.m. Monday, 17th inst For Waiters etc., per Douglas, at 7_o a.m. For Waiters, etc, per Argyle, at 11 a.m. For Coromandel, per.Coromandol. at 11.30 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 1.30 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohlnemutu, and Opotlki, per Chinaman, at _ p.__. For Russoll, Kawakawa. Horde Point Whangaroa, and Mongonui, per Wellington, at 6 p.m. For Whitiaugi, Upper Mill, and Talma, per Glenelg, at 5 p.m., Tuesday, 18th inst For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, Matakana, and Warkworth. por Rose Casoy. at 10 _m. For RußseH.KawaKawa.andFiji, por Arawata at 4 p.m. For Napier and Gisbome, per Thomas Russell, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, 19th Instant Per Tarawera as follows t— For China, Japan, and Continent ot Europe, Via Brindisi or Naples at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom,via Suez and Brindisi, or Naples (per Orient steamer). For letters, prepaid and addressed, at 4 p"in. For France, Algeria, Aden, Seychelles, Mauri tius, Cape of Good Hope, etc. (per French packet from Sydnoy). at 3 p.m. For Money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 3 p.m. Late letters, for Sydney and Melbourne only at .4.20 p.m. The United Kingdom mail will be due In London on Tuesday, Bth January, 1885. For Australian •olonies, etc., per City of Sydnoy, immediately after her arrival from Honolulu, &o. For Taranaki Southern ports, and London via Rio de Janeiro and Plymouth (from Lyttel , t ton, per Ruapehu, on 22nd inst), porHawea, Immediately after arrival of City of Sydney. Hnapehu's passage expected to occupy 38 days. For London via Rio de Janeiro and Plymouth, frbm Port Chalmers (per Victory, on -2nd j Instant). Passage expected to take 55 days. 8. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. ; Chief Post-offloe. Auckland. Meeting-, Entertainments! Etc. November 15,188t » Abbott's Opera House—"Arrah Na Pogue," 8 p.m. Young Men's Christian Association—Special Prayer Meeting, 7.30 p.m. Temperance Hall—Saturday Night Popular Entertainment. 6 p.m. French Literary Society—" An Episode of the Battle of Sedan, by M. C. de L'Eau (original), 8 p.m.



DECLINE 0-,~_KAN.-Ne'r__ "weakneM, Dy. reM i. Impotence, s-iml___t_curoby".WiflUYlleuilhjjaJmwr!. B«—t't_m», Pto__■* Co,, Ag_-, A.ckl.u-.