SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

YESTERDAY. . Thomas Russell, s.s., Ik-lander, fi.m Napio_.'

TO-DAY. Sandfy schooner. Hun-ell, from Tonga Agnes Martin, ketch, Leslie, from Russell Norval, schooner. Kit wards, from Riibsell Tarawera, s.s.. Sinclair, from the Soulh lons, 8.5., Amodeo, from Barrier

DEPARTURES.

SATI'RDAY EVENING.

Occola, hrijrantlno, Linrtfors, for Rockhampton Prosperity, brigantine, for Mercury Bay Orpheus, schooner. Taw, for Hose Island

YESTERDAY

Ryr.o, brigantine, DBwicke, for Suwarrow Sarah and Mary, brigantiue, Priest, for Kaipara

Inwards Coasiwise.—Agnes Martin, from Russell, with fifitoiHi-oul; Ghost,from Whanga poua, with 21,000 ft. timber.

Ol'T\vatot3 Coastwise.-Four Sisters, for Onwha; Kricinhiida, for Wlnngaioa. and Mongonui: Fanny Kelly, for . .Mongonui; Gho3t, for Whangipoua.

Tha Echoonor Annie Wilson arrived at Lyttelton from Kaipara on Friday last.

The s.s. Aorangi left Lyttelton for London on Saturday with 11.000 frozen Bheep. She also t;.ok 05 passengers.

The barque Italy U loading nt Dunedin for tl.ij purt.

The brigantine Nettie (Lowry) for New York, and tlio brigantino Fanusco (Felix) for Sydnoy via Mercury iiay. ontorod outwards at tho Customs to-day.

After tho Ist December it is intended by. the Uiliuii Company lo resunio the weekly service between Auckland and Sydney, which was discontiniii'd at tiie close ot last summer season: and it is anticipated that this weekly service Will bocjini; a permanent one.

The s.s. 'i nomas Russell arrived from Napier lato las;, ni.lii. -.villi liusheup. llOsucks boncuiist. :iio b..,*i ci-air'. 1 lime, „ sacks grass seed, 24 sacU*> ;.;.v.cH. r,n [ | boxes coptier. Passengers:- MeS'jr.j.rns-:. Uoliinsoit.Uaiiclian, MrsGailchan, wife nm*. three children.

Tho Tonkin Government schooner Sandfly arrived f.v; * j'ongii. this nflernoon. Captain Burr,-!. r-v.-.jt.-ii-Left Auckland at 2 p.m. on Iho 10.h Auk«.;, with moderateS.W. wind, nnd mrcr."': .-..icv.uiful pns*..ic,e of Odaysmuda ICura at i p.m.; .;: !i a.m. on tbe 9th, anchored off tho

V..1-U-; si .;-,til:uio*a; left, a^ain for'Aucl.hind 011 tJO ir.ii S. ft., at 2.30 p.m.; experienced lißht 1 »i-_:.1I15 weather and calms until tho 27th. About 7 ' r.ul m to ll*j noi-tli of Moko Hinau, 011 ---ciutiteied.thiuvy m.'Oo from W.N.W. toN.W. anil stormy wi-.a'hei-. th;. heaviest lastinjr about thic.i hoiT*. sMfiin.r suddenly into the S.W., and nioderntini? to nenny a calm, lcavinjra vory hiub, confused fen: vcs.,<l labourinsr heavily. Since then, hid light, variable winds until arrival hero to-lay.

The p.?. Tarawera aylvnl from Melbourne ami tbo S\mt', at 11 a.m. She 1,,-fi Port Chalmors t-'ei'f. 21. J.SO n.ni.; Lyttehou 25th. 8.10 p.m.: Ui<llin;.-t.Jii 2t;tli. G p.m.; NanVririh. 0.20 p.m.; P'*d Gisborne bSih, 11 lj ji.ni. Had lino weather up the e:>ast. J>a-iseii.ors : — Snloon : Mrs Forbes and child. Mrs Hooper, Mr and Mrs KHuoii. _lra-ul -Mrs mol*!:.-. .Mrs lt-irnard and serviir.t.. JIr B Chiiui-tic-, JU- and airs Jimtlelt, M.-s.i.-.d y.:a~ l.uini.M.s lvnoil.'.Mi<H Schroder. Hr't. b: Pollen, r>;i:*-t.r.* tni-ih. We lorooke. Oivni, Iciuiock. G.llivi-r. (lalcutt, .--'pjiiser, lUjtui.eUm. (JussC-n, liennie, Houston. Heddcll, V, lute, fc'co.t. I.iwv.n, Jl.lCav. Kribr-ro, Thomp son, Donkiu, Nob!:, Izod. Cibbuiis, Sio't. Davy. Scrgf. Xculc. niid "v siui rag-. We arc indebted to Mr I). Ltilg'cMi !Vr pres3 parcels. r..poit, &c.

IMPORTS.

Per Sanilfiy, from Tonga-1,000 cocoamit', lit jani.i. 31 l>A?k.-ts sweat potatoes, 2j bunches bananas, 7 aisi-s l:inu>.

Per Tarawera, from : relhoiunc—lfJJlinlf-chestj p.ik", , 'Sobjx..'.sic..'„L,(!U !KussiiL,ur,.-.u cases geneva, O'l cliafU 1' roiii Dunedin—a? hhds and 20 bnrls alo.l.liub) 01 candles, liMsackspotatoes. Kroin Lyttelton-2.caseschicory, 100 sacks potitoos, it cases Che,.*,,-, 20 cases In, B*3 cases butter. 11 c-tscn limns and biicon, 111*1 sacks wheat. From 81u1t—2,140 sack 3 oats. From tiishome-2CO Sheep. 18 sacks grass seel. From Wellington— 60 cases 11*0. Also a large quantity o£ sundries from nil port.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

Tho s s. Wanaka left UunsAin on Hie 22nd, Akaroa on the 23rd. Lyttelton 2llli. Xclfon 2titb, Taranaki 2"'h (was unable to land passengers owing to thehoavy sea rnniung), and arrived at Onohunga at 7 a.m. on Simlay. Passengers— Misses Hoodson and Bai.cr. Mrs llroiißh and child. Messrs i.arkworthy, Muren. Broueh. Francis, Christie, Priniflc, Humphries, and 8 steerage.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

KAIPARA Heads, this day.—Arrived: Vision, ling-, failed: Pclham. Cabcrfeidh, Grasmcro. barques; Robin Hood, brii;; Ausora, brigantine; Welcome and Annie Wilson, schooners,

TE'Kovrnu, this day.—Loading: Pet and Colostiii, bmqaia.

Aratat l\ this day.—Loading: Waitemata and Pelican, schooners.

Siiei.ly Reach, this d»r.—Loaded: Devon port, schooner; Jules Marie, barque? and tsightiDgale. brigantine.

Greymoctit, Saturday.—Arrived : Omapero, from Auckland, 2 a.lll.

GisnoßN'E, Sunday.—Sailtd -.Southern Cross, for Auckland, 11 a in.

RUSSEU., this day. — Arrived : Christina. Sailed : Wenona, for Kaipara.

. CIIRISTCIIURCn. this d«y.—Sailed : Aoransi, s s.. for —-pxion —*_ r_° <lo Jrtnclio. Paysenfircrs: Mr Thomas Russell, Mr G uteres. Mr Wilson. Sirs AYilson (2>, Messrs Olncy and Moore, Mrs Moore and tliroo children, Misses Baxter, Bingham. Wallis. Mrs Slcnzirs. Mrs Edwync, Mra Deint-1 and child, and Brcnnan, Eliza Tlldoball and child. Mr Coombs, Mra Robertson, Mr Watson (2), Sirs Logan and oliill. Mr Ga'rsit. Mr Wilson. Mrs Dobson, Mr and Mrs I'atton and child. Mr McPherson, Mrs Brinsden and child, Mr Robartson. Mr Coppock. Mr S. iiiuter, .Mrs Itiii'ell. Mr Finn. Mr Locke. Mrs Locko anil five children, Mr and Mrs Harris and two cniidi ..-n, Mis 3 Campbell, Messrs Lee, Gearing (fi, i-icitheote, and Younif.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

SEPTEMBER 29, 1884,

AbDOtt's Opera House—American Comedy Company, 7.45 p.m.

Chiarlni's Grand Circus and Menagerie, S p.m.

Auokland Institute — Monthly Meeting, 7.30 pm.

Auokland Parliamentary Union, 7.30 p.m. St. Sepulchre's M.I. Society — Leoture, "General Gordon," by Rev. J. K. Davis, M.A., 8 p.m.

Waitemata Rowing Club—Annual Meeting, 7.50 p.m.

Devonport Hall—Animal Woslcyan Sunday school Soiree; tea, 0.30 p.m.

Mount Eden Congregational Soireo; tea, 6.30 p.m.

Aloxandru-street — Service of Song "Eva." Reader, Mr Bouk, 7.30 p.m. Theatre Royal—Complimentary Concert to John Edwards, 8 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

Fair Play.—You ought to have been oalled as a witness. We cannot publish your anony mous statements in refutation of sworn testimony. J.W.—We have not a copy of Mr Rolleston's bill, b it if it gives power to lease domain land it should he resisted. Cato.—We cannot open our columns to a dis cussion on tho subjectjust now. Thos. Portek.—So far ns we can ascertain, 11. Hnckstep, tho local walker, nover beat Jack O'Connor, cither in a pm-ate match or in a handicap walking contest.

Births.

COWAN.—On Soptombor 2S. tt her resulonce. Manuknn Road. Parnell. tho wife of Robert Cowan of a son. HOWELL—At Parnell, on September 25, the wife of J. Howell, jun . of a son. lIOARE.—At her residence, Georgc-str.et, Pon sonby, the wife of John Hoaie of v son. Both doing well. lIA'NSCH.—On September 22,185-I, nt Papakurn Valley, the wife of 11. lianscliof a daughter. Both doing well. MITCHELL.—On September 28, at Liverpool* Etrcct. Mrs J. W. Mitchell of a son. SIMS. - On September 15. at her residence, Franklin Road, tho wife of 11. Sims of a son. SIIANAGHAN.- On 27th intt at her residence, Union-street, the wifo of Mr Jan. Shaiiagliiui of a daughter.

Marriage.

BKVIN—HONKYCOMHK. — On September 23. al the residence of tho bride's parents, by the ltov. A. Kcid, G. P. Hovin, eldest boil of Mr T. ilevin. farmer, Hill Top, Cheshire, to Kmily, fourth daughter of Nicholas Honoscombe, Newton Road. —Melbourne and Homo papers please copy.

Death.

WAUKHAM.-On September 29. at West street, Newton. .Tosoph Waroliani. aped 81. The funeral will leavo his late rosldcnco at half-past throe o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, 30th instant.

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

MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 29, 1884.

Far tho cause that 10-ks nualstanoe. For tho wrong that needs roslstanos, For tho future In the distance. And the gsod that we oan do.

Our Parliamentary correspondent tele graphs to-day that the Married Women's Property Bill will probably get placed on the Statute Book this year. Sir Frederick Whitaker carried it through the Legislative Council two- sessions ago, but it was massacred among the innocents at the close of the session. The concunence of the Lords may therefore be counted on. The measure gives an instalment of justice to women. It breaks down the barbarous notion that when a woman marries she and all her belongings become her husband's chattels. An Act embodying the lead ing provisions of the bill now before the New Zealand Legislature passed through the Imperial Parliament in 1882. The original Act gave married women com plete control over their own propertj and earnings. It has been extended this year, so that in any criminal indict ment or other proceeding under or by virtue of the Act "a wife shall he r.nni petent to give evidence against her hus band, and the husband against his wife, as the case may be, any statute or rule either by law or practice to the contrary notwithstanding." Mr Stout has embodied this provision also in the Government Bill. Should it pass through Parliament, a married woman will be capable of acquiring, holding, and disposing by will or other wise of any real or personal property in the same manner as if she were a femme sole, without the intervention of any trustee. She will be capable of making contracts, and of suing and j being sued ; and her husband need not be joined with her as plaintiff or defen dant, and costs and damages will be payable only out of her private pro perty. If she trade independently of her husband, she will be subject to the bankruptcy law, just as if she were a single woman. She will possess as her separate property everything, real and personal, belonging to her at the time of maniage, and all that she may acquire afterwards. pavings banks deposits, insurance or other stock, etc., standing in the wife's nanie, or after wards acquired by her, shall be deemed her separate property, and the hus band is not required to join in the trans fer of her shares, debentures, etc, A married woman, by virtue of the power of contract-making proposed to be conferred on her, may " effect a policy on her own life or the life of her husband for her separate use." Her liability for debts and contracts made prior to marriage is continued, but her husband is liable for such to the extent of any property of hers he may acquire by the marriage. Existing ante-nuptial settlements ate protected, and power is retained of making future settlements. These privileges are not given without attendant responsibilities. A married woman possessed of separate property i is liable for the maintenance of a destitute husband; and she is also liable for the maintenance of her children and grandchildren; " but nothing in this Act shall relieve her husband from any liability imposed on him by law to maintain her children or grandchildren."

If trie minds of men were not utterly warped by prejudice and custom, the present law could not have existed a single year after its gross injustice had been assailed. It may be difficult some times to determine what property really belongs to a married woman* but when that is'ascertained, what could be more outrageous than the declaration of the present law, that the husband and not the rightful owner shall exercise control over it ? The proposed law only con fers upon women the rights already secured to married men. There are hundreds of industrious women in every community v/ho are preyed j upon by worthless men, and they j can get neither redress for past] ■wrongs nor protection from future rob- J bery without going through a legal j process that is repugnant to their best j feelings. The new Act simply da- j clares that what is theirs by every moral consideration .hall remain theirs as securely after the marriage ceremony as it was before. The protec tion of the law will be withdrawn from fortune-hunting adventurers, who must! henceforth rely for their supplies upon good behaviour and their power to wheedle and charm the victims of their intrigues into opening the purse-strings. It is astounding that a law so essentially right should have been opposed by some men who call themselves "Liberals." Liberalism in New Zea land is burdened with many sins, but

the refusal to render thin pleasure of justice to women will, we trust, not be one of them.

New Zealand Frozen Meat.

That English projudico against Aus tralasian frozen meat is being rapidly eradicated is proved by the steady upward tendency of pricos realised in the London market for mutton from New Zealand and Australia. A cubic message which we print to-day states that the John Eldor's cargo is selling at 5Jd, and this highly satisfactory price for Australian meat is as usual topped by the Now Zealand mutton, which is realising s^d por lb. Theso high prices are no doubt partly due to tbe fact that con signments are not large at the presont time; indeod, when it is remembered that about a thousand tons of fresh meat aro consumed every day in London, it will be understood that all tho shiploads from the antipodes exoreisebuta vory slight effect on the market. Even with prices at tho figures quoted abovo, the frozen meat export trade cannot be remunerative, and of course to increaso the oxports would havo a tendency to brii g down prices. The cost of freezing, earn - ing, and storing must bo considerably reduced beforo the trade can be placed on a satisfactory basis. For New Zealand pro ducers, howover, there are markots near at hand—the superior quality oi our meat being such that it would realise good prices in tho colonies of Australia and in tho South Sea Islands. In Sydney thero is a largo market waiting to bo supplied, and with Tasmania a large and profitable trade could bo done if the Legislature of that colony would remove a stupid import duty on live stock and dead meat, the only effect of which is to raise tho prico in an oppressive degree to the consumer. If Now Zealand would enter these local markets, she would be 6»ro of securing higher prices than tho meat fetches in London, und with much lighter expenses to pay.

Cholera in Europe.

Rkoknt telegraphic intelligence published shows that tho cholera plague is not by any ' means "stamped out" in tho South of Europe. In ono day lately no fewer than sevonty deaths occurred at (lonoa, and fifty at Naples, whilo a frosh outbreak nf the diseaso is reported to havo taken place at Toulon. In those circumstances it is not reassuring to learn that Australian mail steamers havo resumed calling nt Naples ; for if anything is well established it is that cholera germs are capablo of being carried iniinenso distances and of causing an out break of tho dread disease whenovur a fitting habitat is found. Naples has tho unsavoury reputation of being tlio filthiest city in tho world, and to that is duo the virulence and persistence of tho cholera there. Cenon, Toulon, nnd Mar seilles are nil deficient in sanitary arrangements ; but it was noticeable in the French cities that tho cholera was most prevalent and fatal in tho Italian quarters. Tho connection of dirt with cholera is thus equally woll-establishcd, and tho disease is proved to bo ono of those dire scourges by which Naturo punishes tho infraction of horlaws. Florence Nightingale, who has bud a large experience of cholera in India, maintains that it is not com municable from one person to another, but is an epidemic disease causod by tho pollution of earth, air, water, and buildings. Sho, porhaps, goes 100 fur in asserting that quarantines and cordons can do nothing to stop tho spread of the malady ; but thoro can bo no doubt of the cllicacy of the preventive method which that distinguished lady advocates—viz., strict attention to cleanliness and drainage. It is too much to expect that even the terrible lesson of tho prosent visitation will lead to a thorough roform in tho sanitary arrangements of old world towns: but in now lands, where cities aro just being laid out, thoro should bo no difficulty in preventing the creation of insanitary conditions. Still the obvious duty is too apt to bo neglected ; nnd just as cholera found its congenial dirt in the cities of tho United States and carried oil'Us tens of thousands of victims, so thoro arc "slums" in Melbourne and Sydney in which, if cholera woro once introduced, frightful mortality would be caused. While all panic on the subject of cholera is to be deprecated, it would bo woll if a wholesome dread of its introduction would actuate tho pcoplo of theso colonies, so that tho dire possibility of a destructive epidemic might bo averted.

His Worship tho Mayor, upon the.l_v£t„ -tion of uu liiiluoutial requisition bearing tlio signatures of 420 ratepayers, has con sented to bo again nominated for tho oflice. There is no talk of opposition yet, and it appears most probable that Mr Waddol will bo rewarded for his past vory efficient discharge of tho duties with the honour of another term.

Tho mails which loft Auokland on 10th August last via San Francisco were deliveicd in London on 27th inst.

Satdrday's rainfall, which was very slight in Auckland district, assumed largo pro portions in other parts of the colony. In Nelson and Otago, tho rain fell for 2-t hours, and Hoods were threatened. Trains on the Otago railways wero detained, and at Nelson a number of houses in low-lying parts wero inundated. At Bay of Islands, tho heavy rains wero accompanied by a strong wind, veering from north to south west. No special damage is reported from any district.

Tho extended timo-tablo of tho Freo Library which was recently decided upon by tho City Council came into forco to-day. Henceforward thoreforo tho Library will bo open daily from 9 o'clock a.m. till lOo'clock p.m., and on Sundays from 2 o'clock p.m. till half-past 9 o'clock p.m.

Tho Michaolmas holidays for schools in and near Auckland and the Thames com menced to-day, and will extend throughout the weok. Thoy havo boen ushered in with magnificent spring weather, and if tho pieejdjng manipulator of (lie celestial watering can wfll oi^y be considerato in view of tho plenteous supplies of rain which havo rccentlysatnratcd thepoilof tjiccolony, the youngsters will have a merry tirr.e pf ft. So far everything is propitious,

The Rev. A. Reid, in the course of the morning service, made somo scathing re marks Bpocially bearing upon tho members of the General Assembly, whom tho people havo placod in office, and who wero found yesterday (the Sabbath) excursioning in the Government steamor Hinemoa to viow the bays and harbours of Kew Zealand. He anticipated that somo such' curse as befol :>o Israelites of old on account of their national sins would most assuredly fall upon Np\v Zgaland owing to such outrageous desecration of the Lord's Day. f[c hinted that the people should risp en masse and denounce such procedure as detrimental to the true interests of the colony.

At a meeting of the Auckland Rowing Assooiation to bo held on Wednesday night, Mr E. W. Burgess intends to niovo that a Committee be appointed to revise tho rules and report to anothor meeting fourteen days later Tljo proposed alterations, will include a rule requiring that in all rowing races each competing boat shall havo a separate turning point in order to prevent such disputes as have occurred in the past through neglect of this vory necessary arrangement.

The charitable public nood hardly bo reminded that tho bonefit tondored to Mrs Boyce (wifo of the man who was killed under snob melancholy circumstances in Short land-strept a few weeks ago) takos placo in tjiq Theatre Bpyal to-morrow evening. A very choice programmo of songs, funnyisms, and an Ethippian.sketch Jias been prepared, aud as the Waitemata Minstrels (wl>o tepdor tho benefit) are responsible for its carrying out, no doubt will bo entortnined as to tho thoroughly ploasurablo character of the concert.

It has been resolved to establish-a work shop in connection with Auckland College and Grammar School whero pupils may loam the skilful use of tools under an efficient instructor. Tho building and tuition are supplied by the Board of Gover nors, the tools being purchased from a fund loft by tho Cadet Corps. Ex-qadots will bo admitted to the benefits of tho workshop freo, and for other boys the subscription will be 7s 6d por tprm. Thero are to be two lossons weekly, and instruction will, it is expected, bo commenced next v/eek. This should do much towards determining boya in the choice of a trade or calling, and can not fail to be productive of gopd results.

An Oamaru telegram states that Major Sumptor has addressed a circular to the various commanding officers, asking if they will arrange for the appointment of three delegates from eaoh district to meet in Dunedin on the 9th October, who will decide on a central site for the annual Volunteer prize firing, fix the roost suitable date for tho competition, ond make other ar. rangemonts. This wo understand to refer to tho South Island only.

Messrs Brown, Campbell k Co. agents for tho Paoilic Mail* fctoamsfiip Co., havo received a cablo message notifying that the Steamer Zealandia with English and Amori can mails for the colonies left San Fran cisco on Saturday last,- 27th inst. She is due here on Saturday, 18th of October.

This is tho Jewish Day of Atonement, and as a consequence is being strictly observod by the Hebrew community. All the Jewish placos of business are closed, and the em ployes are making the most of their fiiie wenthor holiday.

Tho Dovonport Naval Artillory's new cutter was launched from Warbrick's shed this afternoon, after which a crew pulled her over to the opposite shore, where a shooting match was engaged in.

An interesting sweepstakes dingy race between Messrs Collins, Howson, Lynns, Holland, Carter, and Brett took placo in tho harbour on Saturday afternoon, tho course being from the Bastion to tho end of Queen-street Wharf. Tho race resulted in an easy win for .1. Brett, Carter and Lynns tying for second place. Another race is likely to como off about six weeks henco bo tween the winner and C Howson for 110 a side, ovor the same courso. Tho contest should bo an interesting ono, ns the com petitors aro very evenly matched.

To the Editor: Sir,—A pillar letterbox in Symondssticet closo to the Caledonian ilotel has on it Cleared at G,45 a.m. Tho young man who clears is to to esteemed for his laudable ellbrts to hurry up with his work. But let no one doom that by post ing there at (J.HO his letter is sure to catch the intended mail. At (i.30 by Wood's (tho butcher's) clock, tho young man was clearing the box at fisher's, having already cleared the pillar-box below.—l am, ko., V Kltn Sac.

To tho Editor : Sir,—Thanks for giving publicity to my Idler showing how Mr Patterson treated me. Seeing that he challenges us victims to put our names fo the letters, I freely permit you lo publish mine. This public oxposuro must be a warning to some, and save them thoir half crowns. 1 called at Patterson's ollice yes terday, but ho was out. I wrote a nolo asking him to give mo somo explanation of tho billot 1 applied for, or return flic 2s (id. lie has not dono cither. Tlio five minutes I was at Iho oflico somo 6 or 7 men and women came fo sco him, which shows that ho ia doing a good stroko of business.—l am, kc, Wm. A'niKV(New Chum). Sept. 20, 1884.

Mr J. llrabazon's connection with tho Nelson-street School, of which ho has been head-master ovor sinco it was started, terminated on Friday last, Tho pupils were duly cognisant of tho fact, and ot the close of the day's duties thoy took tho opportunity to testify their alluctionato regard for their toucher by presenting him with a beautiful marble clock. • As a grateful niemonto of the good feeling existing between master and pupil, this voluntary oll'ering appears most appropriate. Tho present was suitably acknowledged, and tho proceedings then terminated. Mr Binbnzon has woll earned the retired case which should mark tbo sun set of a lifo devotod to tho tuition of youth. Perhaps 110 othor member of the pedagogic profession in this colony has such a record to look back upon. lio has boen a school master for 14 or l;"> years, und dining tho last '20 bis name iv Auckland has boon familiar in our mouths as household words.

The Ponsonby Rowing Club trial fives ar ranged for Saturday afternoon last did not tako place, owing to unfavourable weather, and were postponed till Saturday next, at 3 p.m. New members who join during tho week will be able to tako part.

A new local manufacture—that of inks and dyes—has lately been introduced by S. Brown and Son, Farnham-street, Pnrnoll. Tho firm mako an oxcellont writing ink, which thoy supply to retailors in neat earthen bottles with label. When used the ink has v blown appearance (whenco it might bo appropriately culled " Brown's brown-black ink"), but in a short timo after drying it becomes a decided and per manent black. It (lows easily, and appears quitu equal in quality to tho celebrated " blno-blhck " ink, while it can be supplied as cheaply iv cask or jar. The black dye manufactured by tho firm is only for uso in tho leather trade, and along with n yollow slain for leather made nt tho same estab lishment, is being used in several local tanneries and boot factories. The writing ink is more difficult to introduce to public favour, but by and-hy "local industry" will undoubtedly carry the day.

A mooting of the Excelsior and Standard Cricket Clubs was held last Friday nightat Mr Wiiddingham's -Mr Charles Colgnn in the chair. On tho motion of Jlr Osmond, seconded by Mr ('. Wnddinghain, it was unanimously agreed to amalgamate tho ('liilw, im.l oull the ..<;„- coiutllnttllu- "fill; Newton Cricket Club." Mr Peacock, M.11.U. was elected President; Vice- Presidents, Messrs .Ino. Ellyett, S. W. Smeoton, Enoch Wood, W. CI. Connolly, R. W. Morrison, and Roy. Adams. Mr Robert Mason was eloetod Captain, Mr G, Osmond Secretary and Treasurer, and Messrs Perkins, W, Smith, C. Sexton, nnd (.'. Wnddingliam a Committee of Manage ment. Tho subscription fee was fixed at ten shillings. Mr S. (!. Burns was ap pointed delegate to the Cricket Association. In connection with tho present season Mr Osmond will present a bat to the highest averago scorer, Mr S. (i. Burns n bat to the second highest scorer, Mr J. llobson a trophy to the best avorago bowler, and Mr Cnas. Colgan to the bust all-round cricketer. The Club promises to havo a most success ful season. A vote of thanks to tho Chair man and to Mr Wnddingliam concluded tho meeting. Tho well desorvod complimentary bonefit to Mr J. Edwards (tho popular touov) has been so generally canvasicd and talked of during tho last weok or go that it is almost a matter of suporerogation at this stngo to invito tho attontion of tho public to the fact that it takes place to-night in tho Theatro Royal. As the programme appears elsewhere, it is unnecessary to point out its many attractions, for these must bo self-evident. Mr Edwards, however, has stronger claims upon tho support of tho public than tho mere promiso of a choico concert. Thoro aro few religious denominations, and there havo been still fewer charitnblo movements, in tho city which have, not at sqmo timo or other benefitted by his cheerfully given as sistance as a vocalist,' and on this ground principally rests his titlp to public recogni tion. " \Vo trust that ho will jiave'tt, toe, and in bumper measure,

On Thursday evening last an entertain ment in connection with St. David's Presby terian Sabbath School was held in St. Sepulchre's School-room. There was a good audience, and a very pleasant evening was spent. Tho Roy. Mr Eraser was in tho chair, and explained that tho object of tho mooting was to raise funds in nid of the Sabbath School. The Rev. J. S. Hill exhibited a aeries of views, comprising scenes from the Old and New Testa ments, Eastern, Egyptian, and English Views, and finished by showing a largo assortment of comic slides.' At intervals pianoforte tjuots, fjopgs, readings, and recitations wore givon by the Misses Eraser (_), Misses Jackson (2), Miss Rollinson, Mrs Anderson, and Mr Barry. A very pleasing part of tbo programme was tho presentation cf prizes to the competitors at the lato Prosbyterial examination, all of whom wero successful. Mr Badger, who had prepared tho competitors, made the presentation, and in a neat speech gave an account of how tlio St. David's scholars had aoquittod themselves, wln'oh was bpst ex plained by tlio number of marks obtained, the school averaging in the aggregate for Bible knowledge and Catechism'at tho rato of 102 per cent. On tlio motion of Mr Mol'horson, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Rpv. Mr Hill and tho others who contributed to the evening's nmusc: njent.

Tho City Schools Committee have had circulars printed, which are to be forwarded to parents and guardians, urging upon thorn the necessity for increased intorost on their part in the matter of semiring regular at: tendnnco of scholars. An instanco qf the lows caused by irregular ixttondanco is atioted as follows :—," A parent complained that his boy was still in the Second Stand ard, although ho had beon attending school three years. Investigation showed that tho boy during that period had attonded 461 times out ot a possiblo 1,273, so that it was quito unreasonable to expect other than very meagre results. Tho injustico to the boy in this instance is ; apparent, but thore is another injustico in the matter which is generally lost sight of. Through tho irregular attendance of this ono boy the Board of Education suffered alossof incomo of about IS, and it will by readily under stood that a vory serious loss is yearly sus tained thfong]) more irregularity, which could bo easily prevented, The losa is variously estimated at from *_3,Q00 to £4,000. Ono moat important effect this Jess has directly upon tho elliclont working of the system, as thp Board is thereby unable to pay such salaries as thoroughly efficient teachers aro entitled to expoct, and oan command in other districts of tho oolqny. For the same reason the Board is frequently unable to supply schools with .uch requi sites as are, if not absolutely necessary, most desirable additions to'school appli ances." .... '■ ■

The annual mooting of Canterbury Cricket Association was hold on Saturday night, when the balance-sheet showed a debit balance of £H7, said to be duo to ex penditure on Auckland and Otago matches. The assets of tho Association are £30, and liabilities £118.

The Mayor has issued invitations for a picnic on Saturday the fourth of October. The Anne Milbank conveying the party, leaves the Queen-street Wharf at 12.30.

Kaitangata Coal Company, Otago, have declared a dividend of 10 per cont, for the past year. This is paid out of clear profits, despite the fact that the mine was closed for six weeks on account of fire.

Despite tho rain, Chiarini's Circus was largely attended on Saturday, both after noon and evening, and the performances ap peared to give the greatest satisfaction. Tlio. menagerie proved an object of groat curiosity, several Maoris adding to tho interest by tho unaffected wonder with which tliey gazed upon and from a safe distance scrutinised the lions and elephants. An entire change of pro gramme is announced for the Circus to night, everything being now. Amongst tho more notable novelties will bo tho perfor mance of tho rerinl gymnasts, an exhibition of Indian jugglery, and a statuesque display under the calcium light by the clever Faust Family.

To tlio Editor : Sir, —Your issues of tlio past week I purpose sending to " Domestic Help," the London female servants' news paper, to slo.v tbe readers of tlmt journal that there is at all ovents one journal in this city that dares to expose tho villainous practices of the Auckland labour oflices. But bad as Patterson and Co. are allegod to be, they aro not a patch on another labour com pan v, " bossed " by a sancti monious worthy of tho " (.'hatband " typo. This fellow took 10 (it might be moro) half-crowns from as many poor 111011, and tout them to a job that win non-existent up country somo ttd or 40 miles, the men [lay ing their own railway faro, to do which some of them ln.il to pawn thoir clot lies on thoir arrival nt their destin ation, only to iind that thoy were not. wanted, that actually botwoon 30 and 40 hands had been discharged, nnd thoro tlio poor fellows woro roaming about in 11 strange placo bogging for work, ovon if the pay was qnly food and shelter. 1 could tell you,' sir, of a woman who, for a heavy feo, sent a respectable young now arrival as ser vant (!) to a brothol, knowing it to bo a brothel. I could toll you, sir, of another woman who, for a heavy feo, sont a femalo to a situation in tho Waikato far advanced in tho family way—nad knowing tho girl's state—having received the passago money with feo from tho employer beforehand. The unfortunate employer's houso for tlio nonce beoamo a lying-in hospital, for tho girl was confined on tho morning after her arrival. All that and a deal moro I could toll you, and truthfully tell you.— Yours fuithfully, T. B. HANNAfORD.

Tho ceremony of renowingbaptismal vows by tlio children attending the Roman Catholic Sunday Schools of the city and Ponsonby was lieldyestordny in St. Patrick's Cathedral at 3 o'clock in honor of the Feast of Our Lady of Mercy. A large number of tho friends and parents of tho children wore presont. Tho girls wero under the cure of tho Mother Superior nnd Sisters of Moray, the boys under the enro of the members of the Christian Doctrine Society. Tlio girls looked vory pretty in their whito dressos, blue capos, wreathes, nnd veils. Tho (Suards of Honor of tho Blessed, Sao ament and tho Sacred Heart boro' omblemetio bannorottos, and tho orphans of St. Mary's were robed in blue frocks and white hoods. Tho clie mony of renewal was conducted by tho Vory Roy. Father Walter Mucdonald and Rev. Father Lenihan. The altar was boautifullv denoratod with flowers of tlio season. It was computed that at least GOO persons, young and old, wero presont. The Vory Roy. Falhor Mucdonald dolivored an aflbctionato uildie3s to tho children on tho words of tho Saviour:—" Suffer little children to como unto Me, and forbid them not, for of such is tho Kingdom of Heaven." Miss Maud Lnrkin read tlio usual form of tho vows in a cloar musical voico. Bonodiction of the Blessed Sacrament followed, the children tinging tho Litany and hymns. At tho close of this interesting ceremony, Father Walter presented a handsome gold ring toMrM. D. Regan, on bohnlf of tho Christian Doc tiino Society, of which Mr Regan had boen Treasurer, on iiis departure for Wostport to lake cliaigo of tho Catholic Boys',Scnool in that district.

Doctors Gave Rim Ur.—"ls it possible that Mr Godfrey Is up and at work, nnd cured by so simple 11 remedy i" "I assure you it is true that ho is entirely cured, nnd with nothing but Hop Hitters, nnd only ten duys ago his doctors gavo him up and said he must die," "Wella-uay! If I hat is so I will 110 this mlnuto and get somo for my poor George. I lrnow hops urogood." It«ad.

A social gathering in connection with tho classes conducted during Iho winter by tho Y. ung Men's Christian Association will be held on Tuesday evening, at 7.30. when an enjoyable croning may be anticipated. Young men may bring their lady friends, and recent arrivals from homo wi'l be welcomed.

An attractive exhibition is announced to take place on Thursday noxt In Newton Athe nii'iim. About '200 beautiful photographic transparencies will bo shown by means of the oxy-hydrogon light, the wholo comprising a tour through New Zealand and Australia, and em bracing, besides views of the chief places of beauty and interest, portraits of To Wbiti and olhcr Maori chiefs. "King Hilly " the great Aus tralian chief, hesides representation!! of the wnck of the Turarua, a fatal lire ut Dunedin, &c.

Tho Auckland Skating Clnb hold a ball iv the Choral Hall noxt Thursday evening, to wind up their season. Tho Club hns been most successful, and it is beliovcd that the ball will bo the best one given; tickets may bo obtained from members of the Committee (prico, 7s Cd and Ss|. Applications must bo made promptly, as the list closes in a day or two.

A locturo will bo delivered this evening in St. Sepulchro's School-room by Roy. John K. Davis, M.A., on "General Gordon," to which tho public will bo admitted freo ol charge.

DON'T DIE IN THE HOUSE.-" Boujl, »n iuu I. .li-.. .ut nil., intit:. !jCftli.s. iuuclu**, lud-butf*. Ilk-., miv, ln,.i-t. h0t...,. ].u;k-r.1j1.it.., KOI'IH-n, Kuui.tliome, l'ru—«r & Co., Aipjuti, Ani-kloliJ Row's General Grocery and Provision Stores, Victoria-street, aro brought under your notieo as tho cheapest, host, and most suitablo place to order your groceries, provisions, tons, etc. Splendid line in tea, is lOd per lb.—lAdvt.J

Tho most Beautiful Ornamental Fire Screens ever Imported lo this City aro to bo soon at Garllck & Cran wall's Furbishing Warehouse. A lar^o assortment just opened up, yarjjwg in price from la Od to i'2s Cd. Ladles'a'ro invito- to make their selection'ea'lv, as' wo cannot replaco tho choicest of tboni this season.—Gurljck and Cr.uiwetl, Quoon-street — [Aiivt.]

Sewing Machines, Wholesale and Retail, -A). S. Chambers,

AUCKLAND CRICKET ASSOCIA TION.

The annual meeting of the Auckland Cricket Association was held on Saturday night in the United Service Hotel. Mr T. T. Masefleld, vice-President, occupied the chair. The Chairman, after referri'ig to tho' success of thp Association during the first year of its existence, and to jts future "prospects, called upon the Secretary (Mr A- Dewos) for his report, which showed that the Association consists of nineteon clubs, of which seven aro senior and twelve junior. Respecting tho Can terbury match, so far as play was con cerned, they had to congratulate them selves on the Auckland representatives having won tlio match, and defeated 4 strong team with four wickets to spare. As regarded tho financial aspect of this contest, the cost was JEISQ. Tho Business transacted tfaring tho year inoludod arrangements for tho Canterbury matchos ; application to tho Government for a lease of the Domain Ground, which was declined (tho City Council havo since taken ovor tho whole re serve). Tbo Tasmanian cricketers, when in Dunccjin, were telegraphed to and invited to play hero, but thoy replied that Auckland was too far north. Correspondence had passed bptweon the manager of the Austra lian Eleven, Mr Alexander, when in Eng land as to playing a match with Auckland, also with Mr Conway, agent for the English Elovon new on their way to Aus tralia ; but no arrangoinonts Mere made. | T|io statement of accounts r.od by the : Treasurer (Mr E. MacCormick) showed tlio receipts to havo boon *6L r>6 10s Sd ; expend) ture, £158 8s 4d j balance, 7s 4d. Tho assets wero estimated at £7 15s 4d, and liabilities at £38 2s Gd, showing a debit balaneo of £30 7s 2d. On the motion of tho Chairman, both report and balance-sheet were adopted, and a cordial vote of thanks was also passed to the officors and delegates for their services during tho past year. . On the motion of Mr li. H. Roid, it was agreed that the Patron (His Excellency the-Governor, Sir W. '¥. D. Jervois, E.C.M.G.), President (Mr J. M. Clark), and the vice-Presidents, be re-elected, for tlio ensuing year, with the addition of his Worship tho Mayor (Mr VV. R, Waddel) as a second President, and Mr -1. Mitchelson as a vice-president. Speaking of the City Council's plans for laying off tho Domain Cricket Ground, the Chairman said that, so far as ho was aware, the interests of cricketers would bo looked after and held in view by the Oounpil. Ho also considered that tho time has now arrived for the cricketers of Auokland to make a suitable ground for themselves. The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman,

POLITICAL GOSSIP.

(BY TELIMKAPH— Sl'Kt'lAl. JIEI'OKTBB.)

Wkli.inotox, this day.

Course of Publio Business.

The delivery of the Public Works State ment is, to somo extent, contingent on the report of the North Island Railway Route Committee. If the latter is brought up.in tinio„ihe Statement will ho made on Friday

evening next.

Sondlng Falso Notices to Newspapers.

Considerable annoyance to private persons j has oftei. been caused by the senseless and i cruel practice of publishing false notices of births and marriages in tho public ; prints. Despite tho greatest care, news- , paper publishers nr_ sometimes vie- . timised, und tho practical joker laughs consumedly at his smartness in .in flicting noedlosa pain. A bill intro duced by Mr Downio Stewart, entitled tho False Notice of Birth, Marriage, and Death Bill, should it pass through tho House, will doubtless put a complete stop to the abom inable practice, The measure, at 9rst sight, appears somewhat drastic, but on con sideration it will bo found none too stringent. Its provisions set forth that any person who shall send, or cause to bo delivorod, to the proprietor, j rinter, or publisher of any newspaper, for tho pur pose of publication therein, a fraudulent or untrue notieo of the birth of a child, or of tho marriage of any porsons, or of tho death of any person, shall bo liable to a penalty not exceeding £.10, or to imprisonment for a period not ex ceeding one calendar month. Any printer or publisher who knowingly inserts a false notice is to bo liable to a fine of £.0 or a month's imprisonment, and any printer or publisher of a newspaper who shall, on application in writing made to him within 14 days from tho publication of tho notice of a birth, a marriage, or a doalh in such newspaper, refuse to furnish the person applying with tho namo of tho portion who sent or delivered such notice for publication shall bo liable to a penalty not exceeding i"2O. Political Host. Every thing is very dull, nearly all the members having been out of town sinco Friday night. Departure of tlio Premier. The Premier leaves for Dunedin this even ing in connection with a ease in which he is interested. The Longhurst Caso. Tho famous Longhurst case has been under the consideration of the Petitions Committee. Alter taking all the evidence and hearing counsel for tbo petitioner, tho Committee has decided that it has no rocommendation to make. The Division after tho Financial Debate The Auckland members who voted with tho Government against Mr Moss's amend ment were Sir George Grey, Col. Fraser, Messrs Cadman, Thompson, Locko, Tolo, and Morris. After deducting men who voted with Ministers to prevent a party vote, and adding pairs and non-voters on both sides, tho result shows that Ministers can only rely upon 50 or 51 votes on any wunt-of-confidence motion. Theirsupporters woro brought up to a man, so that the tost is a good one. Tho Opposition, finding the motion could not be carried, withdrew when the bell rang, but the result is re garded ns giving a good definition of parties.

.Education Petitions.

Another largo batch of potitions was received from Auckland by yesterday's mail against any alteration in tho Education Act.

Rumoured Polico Changes.

A rumour has obtained currency here to the (fleet that Inspector Sherman, of the polico force, is to bo transferred to Auck land, and that Superintendent Thomson, of Auckland, comes hero. It is also said that a number of sergoants aro to be shifted.

That Portfolio,

Captain Morris is said to have a gocd chance for tho vacant portfolio.

Tho Licensing Act.

Tho Licensing Act Amondmont Bill is pretty certain to be talked out.

Native Reserves In South Island.

Tho question of nativo reserves in tho South Island has been so frequently before the Houso this session that a return on the subject which has just been propared will bo perused with interest. Tho total aroa of the reserve is 70,544 acreH for a nativo copulation of 2,0G1. Nelson, with 173 natives, has 18,5(1") acres; Marlborough, 357 natives, 21,414 acres; Westland, 93 natives, 5,937 acres; Canterbury, 601 natives, ( 10,074 acres; Otago, 703 natives, 20,610 acres; Stewart Island, 134 natives, 2,935 acres. Defending Actions In K.M. Courts. It is the intention of Sir George Grey to endeavour to introduce an important new clause in tho Justices of tho Peace Bill. The amendment in question will give power to the defendant of any action in tho R.M. Court to appoint, in writing, any person of good character to defond for him. Such appointment is pro vided for by tho present law, but is at tho discretion of the justices, who never permit it to bo used. The only difference between this provision nnd the latter part of tho re cently shelved Law Practitioners Act is that tho latter applied also to tho Supreme Court,nnd this only to Resident Magistrates' Courts.

All Tbat Gutters," See.

It has been discovered that mombers' " gold " railway passes, for which _»s each wero charged, aro not worth more than Ms at outside value, and a reduction to that prico has beon made. Tbo Education Vote. Referring to the recently proposed re duction of the education capitation vote, tho "Post" says:—"lf the facts wore known, wo imagine it would be found that departmental records showed that it was Major Atkinson's intention to propose a similar reduction, and that his successors in oflice took it up without much considera tion, and imagining it would excite much opposition. It would have had the ofteot of crippling and ahn,ost paralysing tho educa- j tional Byatern."

A return was recently ordered showing tho amount of property tax paid Inst year on church, property and other endow ments. A memorandum has now been sub mitted from tho department stating that no tax was paid on such properties. Economy in Printing. Tho custom which prevails of ordering tho printing of all returns that are laid before tho House was called in question yesterday. Messrs Hurst, Peacock, and other members protested against the large outlay involved in printing returns which nobody wijl read, and for tho future such returns will be sent to a committee to decido whether they are \yorth putting in type.

Further Supply of Telophone Instruments,

Dr. Lemon tells me bo has received three hundred telephone instruments by the Aorangi, that, they aro being put together, and that in a fortnight thero will be a sufficient numbor in Auckland to supply all applications. Among others ono will bo ready for the Orphan Homo, Parnell, if Government agree with the Committee as to terms.

KHARTOUM EXPEDITION.

British Transport Arrangements,

(BY CAIII.E—COI'YRUIIIT,)

London, September 2G. Detachments of tho Guards and House hold Cavalry, to be formed into cainol corps in connection with tho British cx.pe^ dition to the Soudan, oinbarked to-day at Portsmouth tor Alexandria on board tho steamship Deccan. The Australia has been specially chartered as a transport, •

Cairo, September 2", Arrangements for despatching the British expedition to Soudan aro rapidly approach ing complotion, and General Wolseley, who had heon superintending the preparations, has started for the Nubian frontier. Thirty boats, which have been equipped for tho transport of troops up the Nile, havo arrived at Assouan.

FATAL DROWNING ACCIDENT.

(B¥ TKLEtIRAI'H.—PRESS ASSOCIATION),

Wellington, this daj. A man named Herbert Hawke was drowned while crossing tho Waiohine River, betw;ecn Greytown and Mataura, He was driving a horse and cart aoross tho river about S o'olock on Saturday night, whon all wore swept away. Tho horse was found dead next morning with tho cart attached. Hawke leaves a wifo and 4 children.

CABLEGRAMS.

by caulk. —coi'viatiiiT.]

(Received September 20 — 10.15 a.m ) Protectorate of Pacific Islands.

Lo.\nox, September 27.—A1l the Agents- General, with the exception of Sir Saul Samuel, are asking Lord Derby for a definite reply in regard to tbe Pacific question. They also request the extension of an effective jurisdiction to tho other islands of the Pacific as well ns to New Guinea. The French Conviot Question. M. Le Veille's mission to Cayenne is re garded as an important indication of the policy of tho Recidiviste Bill. Colonial Loans. In monetary circles, thetc is a strong feel ing in favour of tho universal inscribing of colonial loans. Tho "Economist" cautions Now South Wales against excossivo bor rowing. Tho sales of Australian wheat cargoes are averaging 33s 9d. Continental purchases have ceased. The prospects of the New South loan are ; considered excellent. German Stoani Servlco to Australia. Tho German Colonial Society is urging tho Reichstag to subsidise a line of steamers to Australia. Irish Dynnmito Conspiracy — Further Outrages Feared. London, September 27.—Rumours have been received nt Scotland Yard leading to tho belief that the Irish dynamite party has formed further plots for the destruction of pubMc buildings in England, and that emis saries, who ure now on the Continent, will cross the English Channol in order to carry out the conspiracy. Increased precautions havo been taken at Dover, and great vigi lance will bo exercised both by the Customs ollicers and polico to prevent the importa tion of dangerous explosives. The Frozen Meat Trade-Rise in New Zealand Mutton. New Zealand frozen mutton of prime quality has further improved, and is now realising o.kl per lb. 'Iho meat by tho Coptic has arrived iv splendid condition. The shipment of Queensland beef bytheship Duko of Westminster is damaged, and the greater portion of it is unsound. The John Elder's cargo is averaging Gid. Paris, September 27. — Tho French Chamber has beon summoned to meet on October 14 f r iho despatch of business. London, September 28.—Mr Gladstono hns returned from Scotland to his sea f, Hawardon Castle.

Sir Gavan Duffy, in writing to the " Pall Mall Gazette," says that a dissolution is the simplest remedy for tho present political deadlock in England. The two gunboats for the Queensland Government havo made a trial trip, at which they averaged 10J knots per hour. The guns were also tested, with excellent results.

The death of Mrs Challis is announced. She leaves a large legacy to the Sydney University.

Mr Henry Forbes is maturing plans for exploring the south-eastern portion of New Guinea.

The Australian cricketing team declined an invitation to play a match at Bombay on their wav home.

(P.oceivcd September 29—11.10 a.m.)

Republican Agitation in Brussels.

London, September 28.—Foreign agita tors are fomenting a Republican rising in Brussels, and domiciliary eearches by the police aro frequent in consequence. Tho House of Lords and tho Crown. Mr Gladstone, speaking at Carlisle, denied that the fall of tho Houso of Lords would involve that of the Crown. Ho said if tho Franchise Bill was passed, the redis tribution of seats would bo proceeded with immediately. Tho Accident to Lord Rosoborry, Tho dangerous symptoms which were manifested in the condition of Lord Rose berry, who recently broke his collar-bone, have now subsided. Colonial Defence Commission. The Earl of Carnarvon complains that the Government have not carried out tho sug gestions made by the Colonial Defeuco Com mission. France and China. Admiral Courbet has announced that he is ready to make an attack on the Chinese fleet.

(Received Sept. GO—Neon.)

Sydnkv, this day.—Sailed, on Satuiday afternoon : Hauroto, for Wellington.

New South Wales Loan.

It is now definitely announced that Go vernment havo decided to issue a five mil lion loan on the London market, at 3J per cent. A Munificent Bequest.

Sydnoy University has received a boqucs' ol £ISG,OOO by the death of Mrs Challis,

("Ace" Specials.)

Tho Expedition to Khartoum.

London, September 17.—Lord Wolseley has ordered among other reinforcements for the relief expedition to Khartoum 1,100 camels. Theso will bo procured at Aden, and aro to be mounted by British cavalry.

It is rumoured that Lord Wolseley has determined to dispense with the proposed boat expedition and abandon tho Nile route. Instead, ho will, it is reported, proceed by the Nile Valloy and dash across the dosert from Korosko. to Khartoum, a distance of 1,250 miles.

September 18,

The Agents-General of the Australian colonios are pressing upon tho Imperial Government the neoessity for amending the Pacific Protection Act so as to extend its provision to foreign Now Guinea. Postal Matters, Mr Fawcett has been waited upon and urged to restore the special address restric tions which ho recently abolished on letters by mail stoamer for Australian colonies. He, however, refused to interfere with the now arrangement. Oriental Bank. All the uncalled capital of the Oriental Bank now in liquidation will be required to pay a dividend on the 16th. It is expected that the call willrealise £1,250,000. A first dividend of 10s is expected to be paid in January next.

A FUGITIVE MURDERER IN NEW ZEALAND.

A HORRIBLE TRIPLE CRIME,

(BY CADLK— COrYKKIIIT.)

London, September' 27. It is roportod that a constable will be despatched to Now Zealand for the purpose of arresting William KLeohau, who is sus pected of having murdered his mother, sister, and brothor at Castleton, a township in tho borough of Rochdale, Lancashire.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

Cla-k and Ryman's Comedy Company at tracted, a good audience at the Opera Houso on Saturday evening, when the en tertainment included a representation of a scroaming absurdity entitled " Jumbo." Tho cast of characters included Mr Frank M, Clark and Mr Martyn Hognn as coloured servants named Pete and Jim, Mr Add Ryman as Mr Higgins, Mr Percy Shannon as P. T, Barnum's Agent, and Miss Marion Melrose as Laura Higgins. Tho production provoked great laughter amongst the audience Subsequently Miss Lily Lake appeared in a character dance, Mr Frank Clark rendered several songs, and Mr Percy Shannon also sang. Mr Hogan appeared in his Irish specialties, and Miss Lizzie Linden as "The Girl of All Nations." The entertainment concluded with " Mu'l doon's Picnic."

SPORTING NEWS.

Melbourne, Saturday. Bargo still reta:.na the position of favourite for the V.R.C. Derby at G to 4 ; his stablo oompanion, Tremando, stauding at 7 to 1. For the Cup, Martini-Henry is at 20 to 1.

The Epsom rase meeting on Saturday was very thinly attended, thero not being more than 80 or 100 persons present. Tho match over hurdles, IJ mile, for £20 a aide, be tween Azim and Claudo, was won by the J? n "g,r» and easily appropriated tho Throe Miles Handicap Trotting Pace, beating five others. Cornanehie got home first in the Hack Pace, and Pally wop the Pony Race.

MATRIMONIAL SNARES.

Kow tho Auckland "Mashers" Have Beon Fooled.

Heartrending Disclosures.

Most people can heartily appreciate a good joko, and can, when circumstances justify such a proceeding, quite bubble over with merriment. But some parties will not feel in that exuberant state when they have read what is to follow. This, however ia their misfortune, for sad ns it may appear thero is usually a " butt" for every joke! Matrimony has been the " high stone wall" of many a man's life, and the frantic efforts made by different kinds of fellows from time immemorial to overcome this great obstacle have provided amusement and gossip for both friends and enemies. Wo siipposo that it was a spirit of "friend ship" or perhaps a spirit of brotherly love that induced the girls in somo of our dress making and millinery establishments to answer matrimonial advertisements just for fun, and probably it was because they be lieved in "teaching a fool a severe lesson jin reward for his folly" that the dear creaturos let a reporter into the secret by handing over all correspondence and also an explanation of how they "worked" the business. From an immense heap of letters it appears that this little game has been carried on for years with the object of fun—pure and simple—of fooling the now well-known "masher," and ol making all who fell into the snare give some foolish exhibition of their own soft-headed ness when an admiring and expectant audience was in the distance, "so near and yet so far." How it la Done. There are several ways in which these matrimonial frauds are carried on.; the usual method, however, had its origin in this way. In several large establishments in town a groat number of girls are employed. Always on the outlook for something now or novel, some of them, with a view of re lieving the dull monotony of the everlasting " stitch," improvised a littlo safe amuse ment for tho opposito sox. This WM managed by replying nndor a )iom de plume to the effusions of that too-confiding speci men of humanity, ranging from the beard less boy to the bald-headed old sinner of 50 or CO, who has adoptod the idea that a neat littlo wife and a tidy income could be had for the trouble of advertising. Strange to say that out of dozens of letters sent by tho girls, the genuineness of none was really at tho time doubted by the too-eager recipient and it is really astonishing how much soma poor wretches have been " gulled." The letters first sent in reply to advertisements were most palpable hoaxes, and yet they have provoked quite soul-stirring effusions, vows of undying affection, and the appoint men tof a place of meeting. In some> cases photo 3 were enclosed, and one fellow, less wary than the rest, sends along his card. Concerning the placo of meeting, it seems the Cemetery possesses a wonderful charm foitheseunfortunate '"softs"; some,however favoured the. Albert Park, while others boldly proposed somo spot in "Queen street." Continuing our investigations of this subject.and with a great straining after seriousness, wo peruse portions of Tetteis where both male and female actors* have adopted signals by which the previously unacquainted are to bo mado mown to each other. Thus there became established

The " Masher" Signals. . As everybody carries a handkerchief; or is supposed to do so, this usefurarticjft very naturally assumes the position of principal flag in tlio code, and everybody knows it ia a valuable article in the "mashing" line. The umbrella comes next in importance and utility because it seeing so -nice* and natural to "break the ico " by merely open ing or closing it, and we find it a prominent feature in many engagements to "meet."' Thus ono young man says, " When I think any lady is you I will open my umbrella,and you must drop your handkerchief. As the girls writing under ficticious names arranged or consented to these meetings, of course they never did drop the handker chief. At times, my informant says,' they stood afar off, and gazed with wonder, that man could be go foolish, for tnefellow ninioit invariably "came up to time," while tho young lady was non est to him, and on other occasions thoy let some gentlemen into tho secret.and thoy went to see " how things progressed.'' Tho victims of these cruel jokes, being mon of different minds, took their disappointments in different ways, some philosophically, and others with a variety of feelings—anger, good nature, and a determination to behove that "it was only some mistako," having alternate sway in their breasts. In overy case it took the unsophisticated artist a considerable timo fa understand that he had been " sold," and this is shown by their letters now in our possession. It appears from them, also, that ono advertiser who " wanted a wife" has received answers from what he evidently considered half-a-dozen different ladies, with all of whom he cor responded for weeks, with whom he airanged to meet at different planes and different times, and who were never there.

A Clever Dodge. One artful girl, who has evidently taken a prominent part in this little scheme, wound up her correspondence with this in dividual—who by the way, is a merchant and well-connected—hy denouncing him for a "money-hunter" and- domanding her letters. The letters were returned, and are amongst the pile now before us, so that wo have one series complete. On September Ist of the present year the fol lowing advertisement appeared In tlio Stah :— " Matrimonial. — A Literary Young Gentleman wishes to correspond with a lady with moans, with a view to above.—Address 'Novelist,' care of Han- naford's Agenoy." This attracted the atten tion of a young lady, who, adopting the fiotitious name of " Amy Rolston," replied as follows : —"A young.lady, age 19, has dark hair and eyes,fi ye toet four in height wishes to correspond with a gentleman with a view to above advertisement Ia comfortably situated, and used to mixing in good socioty ; but would like further particulars, also photo, in return for these. Address and photo will bo sent. Until better acquainted please address reply (if this is found suitable), to Amy Rolston, General Post-ofiloe."

The correspondency was continued by a letter from "Novelist" to "Amy" under date of September 2. The former could not have considered the pressure of other ne;*B in our space when he penned it, or it vfauld not have extended over four sheets rj fools cap closely writtc-n.

A Vory Good Chorp.eter. He starts off as follows:—'.< De_ r Madam, —It. is my opinion that r^pi^g f^ngs - m regard to any subjects vary j n great measure according to the difference in their physical and mental constitution." There is some moro m this and then the writer proceeds: " i am of that temperament which must have a companion, and , °tte 'i feel lonely and wretched when i ponder how long it will be before I shaVi be able to marry, and I dread the possibility of becoming callous for want of a woman's sympathy and love. It is wrong ofine, when these thoughts crowd into my mind, making me unhappy (having in sufficient means myself), to try and find a woman with these very means which will drive away these thoughts and make me happy. I feel so very lonely, and I do not wish to marry a work girl, because very likely I should hereafter regret it. If I could find some nice girl whom 1 could love, the means that sho might have, and the means I have, would- enable ns to live happy and comfortable. lam suro you would like me !if you knew me, and I hope that I may like you. I cannot send you a photo, because I ■ have not got ono. I daresay you would Kko to know that I am 25. About the looks you must judge for yourself. I have seen the world, and havo had all the noft sense knocked out of mo. Have learne what it is to be loved by a woman, and know how to show myself thankful for such a compliment. lam very domestic, sober, kind, and affectionate, and of a most loving disposition. If I loved I should love as none else could love, and who knows but you may be the very girl of my fancy ? You would never regret the day you became acquainted with me. li, you will meet me, let it be in- tho after noon."

Amy's Reply. The following is Amy's answer, which, in contradistinction to " Novelist's " effusion, is plainly "bogus":—" 'Novelist,' I am very pleased to think that my letter was so much approved of, for marriage is a vory serious matter to be sought through adver tising. I, like yourself, have a craving for a love which has seemed othor than s_y lot to be the recipient of in your lonely position. I am very sorry you have not a photo, you can send me, as I would like very much to see it, even if it has been taken somo time. Twenty-fivo, I think, is a very good age, as a man must needs be that at least before he can know how to treat and take careof a wife. What ia your present occupation? What Church do you attend ? Which country do yon, belong to * Your height, colour of eyes and hair? How long have you been in Auckland, and have you any relations here ? Also,, what p,art of this city do you live in at present? and are you prepared to make a home immediately ?" . _ '

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