SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

turn iv-.ipa-r./Thla Evening,— HldU «■ ArKK Vromorrow MorninK, 0.15 SU XSBT.-Thk Kvnntnß. 5.57 3U ~"Rlsn To-iSnrrow Morniu?. 5.43 EICON'S AGIO.-i'irst (Jaartcr, 27ih, 10 p.m.

ARRIVALS

TO-DAY. Ulonelg, 8.5., Stoplienson, from Tauranga Wellington, s.s.. Karquhar, from Russell Rowena, s.a.. Norrls, from Meroury Bay Fleetwlng, schooner, Couch, from Savage Island

DEPARTURES.

LAS'.' KVENINO. WaitaM, B:a.. Crawford, for Whangarei Macgrcjror, b.s., Johnson, for Whangarei lona, 8.8., Ainaiioo, lor Bariler %,' ■ • ————

IMPORTS.

Per Flootwing, from Savage Island-52 tons copra. • .

Per Marshall 8., from Oamarn—sl9 sacks oats. 300 sacks wheat, 58 Backs pollard,-1,312 sacks potatoes, 180 sacks bran.

Ixwakdb COABTWI6B.—OIive, from Manala. with 27 logs; Violet, from Thames, with 17,000 feet timber: Coralle. from VVhangaroL y^,}^ tins obal; Lako Superior, from Paklri, with 24,10) fret timber.! : . ■>

OtrrwAßi 8 Coastwise. — Ollvo, for Port Charlos; Lizzie, for Tairua; Coralio, for Whan garei j Lako Superior, for Pakirl.

Thd schooner Fleotwlng arrived from Savage Island 'this afternoon with a cargo of copra. Passenger: Mr George Henderson.

The 3.8. Glenelg arrived from Tauranga this morning. Passengers—Mr and Mrs Nancarrow, Mr and Mrs Vercoe, Mrs J. Shepherd, Mrs Hewitt, Messrs Bluett, Rogers, Graham, Cannon, and ten in the steerage.

The following passongers arrived from Russell and tha Northern ports by the Wel lington this morning:—Mr and Mrs Wyles, Misa Mlddleton, Miss Osborn, Messrs McNlchul, Brown, Harris, Smith, Brisham, Mills, Dlckson, S. Chudmnn, Martin, Richardson, Constable Hughes, Rev. MoForlano. Middleton. and 12 in the steerage.

Tho following Union stoamors are duo to orrlvo here during the ensuing weok: Wanokn, from Taranaki and Southern ports (at Manu kau), Sunday, about 1 p.m.: Tarawcra. from Melbourne via the South. Monday, 11 a.m.; Sonthern Cross, from Wellington, Naplor, and Gisborno, Wednosday.

The following vessels cleared outwards at tho Customs to-day: — Prosperity, brlgantino, Brophy, for Rpckhampton, via Meroury Bay; Ocoola, .brlgantino, Lindfora, for Sydnoy, via Meroury Hay: Sarah and Mary, briscantlno, Rust, for Kaipara: Orpheus, schooner, Dunn, {or Rose Island; Ryno, brlgantino, Bowicko, for Suwarrow.

The s.b. Rowena arrived from Mercury Bay this morning with the following passengers :— Mftsßrs Horton, llarlow, Smytho, Kdwards, Kofr. Mesdatnes Oow, and Rewcastle. Cargo, 20 sacks gum.

■ Tlio Northcoto Ferry Company's new steamer Blrkenboad had an engineer's trial yesterday aftornoon. whon everything was found to work satisfactorily. Sho run to Norfhcote with tho Devonport, and easily passed tho latter. Sho made the trip from the Sugar Company's wharf to hor berth at Queen-street wharf in 18 minutes. Afterwards sho ran from Auckland to North Skore wharf In 7 minutes, and returned against wind and tide in 10 minutes.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

September 27,1881,

AbDOtt'a Opera House—American Comody Company, 7.15 p.m. Chiorlni's Gj-and Circus and Menagerie, 7 p.m. United Service Hotel—Annual Mooting of Auckland Cricket Association, 7.30 p.m.

Young Men's Christian Association—Evan gelistic Service, 7.30 p.m. Temperance Hall-Third of the Popular Saturday Evening Entertainments, 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

CODLIN.—On September 27th, at her residence, Vernon-stroot, tho wife of TheophllUß Codlih,

of a son; botii doiag well. UANSCH.—On September 22,1884, at Papakura Valley, the wife of H. Hausch of a daughter. Both doing well.

Deaths.

COMRIE.—At Pukckohe East, on September 27, Rev. William Comrie; aged S3. The funeral will loavo for Pukokoho Rail way Station on Monday, 20th, at 11 a.m., and Auckland Station at 3.50 p.m. Friends are respectfully invitod to attend. Homo papors f< plea*e copy. fcASDOWN.—On Septombor 26. at Quoen-stroßt, lluby Isabol, infant daughter oE William and Mary Eosdown; agod soven months. ■ \ GOOSE.—At her grandparonts1 residence Mpl roso, North Slioro, Uie infant daughter of tho late John Edward and Christina Goose, of Kaikoura, Hawko's Buy. , Tho f unoral will leave her grandfather a residence (Norman MpLood) at i p.m. to-mor row (Sunday) nltornoon. Friends pleiwo accept this invitation.—Hawke's Bay papora ploaso copy. MIDDLETON.—On September 25th, Mr John Middleton ; aged 51 years. The funeral will loave the Hospital to morrow (Sunday), nt 3 o'clock. Friends please accopt this invitation.

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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1831.

Kor Uio causa that laoks Bsalßtanoe. For tho wrong that needs roslatauo*. For the future In tho dlstanoe. And tho Rsod that we can do.

The excursions and junketings ot members of Parliament during the

session aro growing more numerous and expensive. Scarcely have one party got back from Nelsptt than another lot are off to Taranaki and Kawhia, while those who remain behind are consoled with the seductive attrac tions of gubernatorial and Ministerial hospitalities. The telegrams of the last few days announcing these recroations from the legislative toil revive recollec tions ot the great Vogelian era, when the time of members was protty equally divided between the duties for which they were elected and paid by the country and their supposed duties to society in the ballroom and croquei ground. Wellington, iv its small way, had its season, and young fellows who like to be counted among the elite of colonial society, and who spent the recess in shearing and tailing, and other unfashionable occupations of station life, put forth their official influence to obtaifl some sort of sessional billet, which would enable them to enjoy the pleasures of the capital at the expense of a grateful country. These practices have survived, and during tho last year or two have exhibited plain tendencies to extravagant growth. Honorable members, in their most retrenching moods, never displayed any weakness for curtailing their own privileges. Nominally, they receive £2 to per annum; but actually, the enjoyment of free railway passes, which are used in furtherance of private business and pleasure, 20 free copies of Hansard, and other gratuities, make the value of a seat considerably more. The indirect expenses of the country are, besides, more objectionable than the direct votes, which can be measuied. There is, we are sure, no general wish in the country to degrade or deal illiberally with our representa tives. Payment of membeis is in unison with colonial feeling, and the payment ought to be sufficient in amount. Nor would the country complain of the cost of a sessional picnic or excursion to break the monotony and relieve the friction of Parliamentary life; but when, as recent telegrams, indicate, these excursions threaten to become weekly or fortnightly outings at the public expense, the propriety of the practice may very well be impugned, and members called upon to display some sense of moderation in the exer cise of their power over the purse-strir.gs of the colony.

Constable Foreman brought from Helons ville this morning a man named Jamea Morris, charged with assault. Morris, it appears, was refused a bed at tho district hotel, and appealed to Constable Foreman. The latter refused to interfere because Morris was not sober, whereupon it is said, the latter struck the constable in the face. This was followed by tho arrest of Morris, who was dealt with at the Police Court this morning.

Mr P. A. Philips, Justice of tho Peaco, presided nt tho Police Court to-day. Six drunkards wero fined; Eliza Rico dis charged; John Thackabcrry, habitual, three months' imprisonment; John Mitchell, drunk and inpapable on his cab in Victoria Street, 20j and coats; Walter Freestone, larceny of a purse (15a) and ring (£2), the property of bis sister, remanded until Monday. . Several other cases wero ad journed for adjudication by .the Resident Magistrate.

Otago Acclimatisation Society is sending to Auckland 20,000 brown trout ova.

• A coronial enquiry into the circumstances attending the late tragedy afe Northcote is proceeding at tho Hospital aa wo go to press.

A man named William • Gordon was arrested by Sergeant Clarke to-day on a charge of indecent exposure in Customs street.

Two persons charged with lunacy were examined by Dr. Walker at the police station this aftornoon. There names are Claug Moeller and Kichaid Young. Tho former was brought from Whangaroa, and the latter from Pukekoho.

Puring a thunderstorm which passed over Whangarei Heads on Wednesday last, Mr Hannah, surveyor, and two other men, wore struck by lightning, and were for some time rendered insensible. On recovering consciousness, it was found that beyond a slight scorching they had sustained no in jury,

Mr J. Kirkwood has resigned hia seat in the Parliamentary Union House of Rep resentatives. Mr F. Blades consequently secures entrance to the House. A woman named Catherine Jones was ad mitted to the Hospital to-day, suffering from a broken leg. She was brought from Tauranga by tt c steamer this morning. At the R.M. Court to-day, the case of W. Thorne v. George Staines—claim, £9 lCs, solicitor's fees for the pieparation of deeds —was heard. The defence was that plaintiff was retained by the Registrar of the Supreme Court. After hearing evidence, judgment was given for pluintiff with cpstß. It will be observed by advertisement else wtoro that tho Parliamentary Union House of -Representatives is to bo opunod in St. James's Hall on Monday night by the Govornor (Sir Frederick VVhitakor). Members of tie Union will bo admitted free, upon production of members' tickets, and non-members will be admitted at a charge of Is. A limited number of reserved tickets will be issued at 2s (id, obtainable from members of tho Committee., S oma excitement was caused at noon to day, in Queen-street, near the Nevada Hotel, by the struggles of Constable Hansen with a man named Farley, whom he had just arrested. Farley, it appears, had been left in charge of a cap. He was drunk, arid when the constable made a remark to him, replied in a most insulting manner, Han sen then went for his man, handcuffed him, and with tho assistance of Constable Me- Lellan, got him to the station. Charges of being drunk while in charge of a cab, and of resisting the constable while in the execu tion of his duty wijl bo preferred agains the prisoner. ••'■'•■'• .

Notico has been given of the following motions for tho mooting of the City Coun cil: By Cr. Aickin :—" That competitive plans bo solicited for tho host, mothod of laying out the Auckland Domain plans.to be drawn to sealo of two chains to .an inch; that a first prize bo offored 6f £60, and a second prize of £25, subject to such further conditions as may be recommended by the Parka Com mittee." By Cr. La Roche : " That tenders be at once called for the formation of Kyber Pass as recommended by this Council on 22nd May, 1884." By Cr. Upton : "That tho Engineer be instructed to proparo plans and specifications for tho formation, drain ing, kerbing, and channelling of College Road and Patteson - street, and that the work be declared urgent."

"Wo have beon roquested to correct an error that occurred in an advertisement in last evening's issue—tho timo-tablo of tho Morrinsvillo railway. The daily train from Frankton to Moirinsvillo will arrive at the last-named place at S.llfl p.m., and not at 2.35 p.m.

Particulars of Sunday services will bo found under tho heading "Ecclesiastical." St. tuUo's anniversary services, l'l'eaohors : Rev. R. Macnicol and Mr Hunter, of Glasgow. Anniversary services at Mount E^on Congregational Sunday-school and at Devoiiport "W'esloyan Church.

As indicative of the growth of tho timber trado and tho continued briskness of build ing operations, especially on properties con tiguous to tlio harbour may bo mentioned tho fact that the Auckland Timber Com pany's steamer Terror, which when first put on to tho harbour trade had hardly any thing to do, cannot now deliver material as fast as orders come in, and it will now be noeossary to put on a second steamer. A special baigo is being built for the navi gation of tlio tidal creeks.

A meeting was held in St. Luko'a Church, Romuora, last Wednesday night, for tho purpose of establishing a Kami of Hopo in connection with tho Church. Mr Lonnox prosidod, and it was decided to form (ho Socioty, tho following ollice-bonrors being olocteil: — President, Rev. (J. B. Momo; Vioe-Prcsidonts, Messrs Lonnox, Rybiun, Dinnison, Law, and Dingwall; joint Socio taries.McssrsStantonand Rowo; Treasurer, treasurer, Mr Jninos liyburn.

A livolv idrl, named Alary Ann TMwnr.l', alias Tho lJlondo, having takon sundry nobblcrs of brandy, with intervening long "•lasses of beor, which ripened her for mis chief, went, in the still hours of tho night, to tho houso of Mr. Johnston, and caused considerable alarm by smashing tho front room windows, demolishing no less than sovon par.es of glass. Tho caao will como boforo tho Court shortly aftor tho arrest of the erratic, golden -haired Mary Ann, who, it is oxpocteil, is secrntcd in tho houso of a sheltering friend at Ponsonby.

Tho patience of tho.Tufstices, Messrs I'limo and Monk, was well nigh exhausted in listoning yesterday afternoon to neighbours' quarrels. Tho side room was nearly filled with female witnesses, whoso tongues kept up a continuous chatter liko a neet of mag pies. Tho disturbance aroso on tho Sth of Septombor (a dusty day), the defendant being old Mrs Mary Knox, of Rokeby-strcet, who, it was nlloged, pulled the ear of Edith Miles, and threatened to sottlo Eliza Miles. Mr Gcorgo prosecuted, and Mr Napier stood on tho defensive. About eight wit nesses woro oxainined, and considerable fun elicited, and finally tho Bpnch dismissed both caws, each party boating their own pecuniary burdens.

Roy. Mr Tebbs, of St. Matthow's, has beon made tho custodian of a gold brooch under somewhat peculiar circumstances. A lady has loft it, with tho statement that it was picked up in Pitt-street somo weeks ago ; but never having been advertised for, tho finder is desirous of having it sold and the proeoods dovotod to n chnrltnblo object. Should tlio owner got her property restoied by moans of this notico, sho will not grudgo an advertising feo; and if not, wo aro will ing to givo tho charity tho bonolit. Wlmt adds an air of romanco to the oticumstanco is tho fact that the trinket has a sontimcntal Inscription, and it ib possible} that it is tho discarded omblcm of professed devotion.

Cr. Coopor has givon notico of tho follow ing motions at tlio Corporation otlieos :— (1) " That tho formation of Iroland-stioot bo now procooded within torms of tho Coun cil's resolution of the 22nd May." (-) " That tho Engineer bo instructed to at onco fix tho lovols of St. Mary's Road." (Ii) "That tho Engineer bo instructed to propnro plans and specifications for the oul vert in Ooorge-strect."

Chiarini's grand Circuii wnslargoly patron ised last night, and among tho attracted spectators wo noticed many leading citizens and their families. Whilo tho menagerie excited much curiosity among the young folks who had not seen tlio king of tho forest nor tho tiger before, tho beautiful equestrian performances produced uncmii vocal satisfaction. Tlio brass band lent musical charms to tho sccno under the prac ticed leadership of Professor Yon DerMey don. Tho whole of tho porformancos woro represented without a hitch, and gonoral satisfaction was expressed. Tho circus opened at half-past ono for tho pur pose of affording an opportunity to the children of households, schools, and insti tutions of witnessing tlio equestrian and athletic sconos of tho circus. The frco con cert will bo givon this ovoning by Chiaiiui's golden and silver band.

In tho R.M. Court yesterday beforo Mr If. G. Scth Smith, tho case of Henderson v. Letts, whoroin £0 15s was claimed for two weeks' rent of a shop at Mount Edsn was decided in favour of tho dofondant. Tho plaintiff therefore elected to tako a nonsuit. A second cose, viz., Dougherty v. Le Clich, camo up on interpleader supimons. It aroso out of a previous action in which judgment having been obtained and oxecu tion issued against the judment debtor, Lo Clinch, a boat had boen seized on behalf of the judgment creditor, Doughorty. Tho claimant now came forward to provo that tho boat had beon purchased by her fro-n ono Goodison, and was her property. His Worship held that there hud evidontly been two salos, and ho had no hesitation in saying tho first had beer, a fraud, but thore had been a further sale by Goodison, and tho evidence should bo cloar and distinct that tlio purchaser had notico of tho fraud at tho time sho made tho purchase, Judg ment was givon for claimant, with costs £4125.

Tho Beresford - street district school was on Friday afternoon tho scene of an interesting gaihoring of toachors and pupils, who met for the purpose of presenting Mr Hart with handsome dinner and tea services on the occasion of his promotion to the Head-mastership of the. Nelson - street school. Miss Annie Bottrill, in presenting the dinner sorvice, the gift of the pupils, and four volumes, read an address expressive of tho apprecia tion of Mr Hart's uniform kindness and i-iterest in thomsolves and their work. Mr Harrison, in presenting the tea servico on behalf of the teachers, congratu lated Mr Hart on his appointment, and referred to the valuable services ho had rendered to the cause of education in Beres ford-street school. Mr Hart suitably ac knowledged tho presentation, and in doing so ho assured both toachors and pupils that his association with them diving the past three years would always remain among his happiest memories. He felt deeply touched by tho heartiness and unanimity of feeling shown by that large gathering, and he was sensiblo of great difficulty in giving adequate expression to tho gratifica tion which their kindness afforded him. Hearty cheers were then givon for Mr Hart, the Headmaster (Mr Harmon), and tho lady teachers, after which the children and teacherg dispereed to enjoy a welcome holi day.

The annual soiree in connection with St. Luke's Presbyterian Sunday-school was hold last evening in the Church, There was a large gathering both of old and young people, and the tables were i resided over by the teachers of the school. The Rev. G. B. Monro occupied the chair, and opened the proceedings with a few introductory re marks on the Sabbath-school. Tho follow ing progranimo was ' successfully gone through : — Solo, "Jesus Loves the Children," Mies Fraser ; quartette, " Galilee," Misses Eowo and Stewart and Messr3 Rowe and Douglas; recitation, "Doomed to Die," J. Allen; recitation, " Tho Ruined Cottage," Mr Knox ; solo, Miss E. Kilgour; quartette, "He Arose," Misses Kilgour and Stewart and Messrs ; Douglas and Dingwall; solo, "Charity," 5 Miss Rowe; recitation, "An Eesay on Front Gates," Mr F. Stainton; bolo, " Nazareth," Mr R. Rowe ; recita tion, "The Adopted Ghild," Misses Bright; solo, "Tho Craving Song of tho Ppor," Miss Fraser; quartette, "I Will Sing oi My Redeemer," Misses Rowe and Stowart and Messrs Douglas and Rowe. ? Addresses were delivered by tho Rev. A. i McCallum, Messrs Lennox and Douglas, containing useful hints to the children, The entertainment was altogether a success ful affair. During the evening prizes were awarded to some of the scholars for pro ducing tho best Scripture clock. Votes of thanks were moved by Mr Tait, and seconded by Mr Gray, to tho Chairman, speakers, teachers, and all tliose who tools an interest in tho welfaro of the ontortain mont, r1:1"

" Sparks " and " MnMoon's Picnic " wero performed yesternight for tho-'last time by tho Clark and Ryman Comedy Company. A now and laughter provoking picco, en titled ''Jumbo," introducing fresh songs and dances, in to bo produced to-nicrht. '■

Last night, a public mooting held at Chrirtchurch passed resolutions condemn ing Mr Steward's Licensing Act Amend ment BUI, especially with regard to com pensation and optional endorsements of offence on licenses.

Mrs Honncssy, aged 25, '.vifo of a farmer at Fairlio Creek, Canterbury, committed suicide yesterday by cutting her throat from ear to ear. It is not known what led her to commit tho frightful act.

The statements recently made that scholars from the public schools' had been "plucked" at examinations because thoy wrote other than tho Vorc Foster style provoked anothor lengthy discussion at tho City Schools Committee moot ing last evening. Mr llannan moved, "That tho teachers bo requested to meet tho Cotnmitteo'at a timo appointed, to jn quiyo into tho dissatisfaction oxisting with the writing'taught in the public schools." Mr Billington seconded. Mr Hannan gave his reasons for pressing this matter as fol lows : In justico to Mr O'Sullivan, if tho charge is proved to bu unfounded; in jus tice to tho paronts, to teachers, scholars, and the Committee,if the charges arc true. Mr Hauuan cited ono case in connection with Beresford-Rtroet School where a boy had beon " plucked " for writing, and an othor ill connection with Welle.sloystroet school wlioro a boy had been taken away by his father bocauto tho Voro Foster system of writing wiis made compulsory. Mr llannan also remarked that Mr O'Sul livan's statement that ho was boing perse cuted on account of his boing a Roman CVitholie wua childish, contemptible, and an insult to tho Committee Further con sideration of tho matter was postponed till next mooting of Committee.

A "Saved Drunkards' Demonstration," supplementary to tho ono recently hold in tho Choral Hall, took placo last evening in tho Salvation Army Barracks, and was very largely attended. MvV. .1. Stono presidod. In his opening address he stated that sinco tho local hotolH had been closed at 10 p.m. tho publicans' receipts had fallen oil' to the extent, of i'l,ooo per week (Cries of " Praiso Uou '). This m^nt a correspond ■ ing saving to tho working cliiShou. Ho"had no faith in anvy tomperancc reform which was not founded upon Christianity, Cap tain Bnifoid said ho had visited Mount Mount Eden <iaol that day and had beon assured by one of tho oißcials that the majority of its 149 prisoners had beon brought thither by drink. Ho intended, if permitted by his superiors, to organise a Prison, Gate Brigade Mr Newman, .T.P., had said that 9 prisoners who loft tho gaol tho other day could only muster lOd between them. What could tliUKo poor wretches do but return to thd dons of infamy, whore drink was always to bo had although food might be absont ? Ho did not auk tho general public to work iv his proposed prisoners' mission. Tho Salvation Army was willing to do tho rough work, if tho people would but help them with means. Mrs Bnrford in tho COUIW) of tin ollectivo address stated that in (.'liristehureli uhe was provided with a "homo" for tho relief of dostituto drunkards willing to ro form, ami that nho would bo glau to do similar work hero. The "testimonies" woro then made, and proved to be interesting, and in many cases touching. AJrs Burfonj sang two .solos, tho band, undor Mr Little, executed several selections, and tho gather ing closed with tho Army anthem, "(Sod Bloss Our Army Bravo."

CATARRH OF THE BLADDEn.-5ji...:,., lull* ll.iu. lj.«.u.ii,i»ili.n. lillKl.ln-yMi.l .Imlliir iv,ini.lniiii.. cnml l.» IK ill t*l M. j c i el||uL||^[|| ri(-NLT 4 Co.. AjfruK, A*K'UllU»4. '

Tho Hoy, J. S, Hill will teoturo this oven lllK ill til" Hall of tho Y.M.U.A. Nt 7.30. Ho will also comliiut tlio Hlhlc-class In the sumo iilaro on Sunday afti'iiioon lit .'J o'clock.

On Monday evening itoxfc tho interesting service of aonn entitled " Undo Tom " will bu Bivcn in the rriniltlvo Mullioillst, Cliurcu, Alex andra street, and an tlio sorvieo Is deservedly popular, and tho well-known elocutionist, M-,f. J. Honk, is advertised to give tho connective readings, there uhoulil bu a larKu ultunduncu.

The usual monthly mooting of mombors of tlio Aucklund Inutitute will tuko placo at tho Jtußoum UulldliiK's on Monday evening noxt. Tne punars to bo read will be-of more than usual interest, Including " Itnniarkg on iMr Cnldwell's Discoveries in tho Dovolopinont of tho Lower Miimnmla of Australia,"by I'rofoasor Thomas, K.US,; "On tho liotany of To Arolm Mountain," by Mr J. Adams, 8.A., lioadmostor of tlioThamrs I{lkli School; and " A Successful Litigant," by Mr fc. A, MaaKcclmlo.

It will bo soon on rofcronco to our adver tisement columns that ono of tho choicest and prettiest spots in tho Mount Albert district U about to bu placed in tho market, and will be broiiKht under the hammer by Mr 1). [•'. Kvans, auctioneer, Queen-street, on WoduoaUuy, October S. IriKlcton Katute, ihc property of Messrs (iittoa, ia situated within tho 5 niilo radius of the lost Olllce, has a northorly aspect, wdl sheltered, and Is intorsected by a splendid creek. There is constant communication with Auckland, both by rail and 'bus, the Avondalo station adjoining tho property. U Is vided into convenient allotments, having arena ranging from quarter to 2 acres. Wo woold recommend those desirous of securing llrst cla.su suburban allotments for villa residences to at tend tho Bale. "ROUGH ON CORN'S."-A.k fur Well* ■■ Itmifh «■ Kcuiylhunii!. FetM6t * Co., Acuuli. Auckland.

THE SOUDAN EXPEDITION

Doparturo of Rogliuonts,

[Reutkk's Telkgiuus.]

London, Septcmbor 2(J. Dktachmks'Ts of tho Guards and Household Cavalry, to bo formed into camel corpi in connection with tlio British expedition to tlio Soudan, embarked to-day at Ports mouth for Alexandria, on board tho steam ship Dcccan.

Tho Australia has boen specially chartered as a transport.

SCOW NORAH CAPSIZED.

TUo Crow Saved.

Tiik Now Zealand Timber Company receive d a tclcgiam this afternoon, stating that tho scow Norah lied capasized ofl Wai kawau, that her crow of five men had been pioked up by tho scow Progress and landed at Wlmngapoua. No'further pal ticuUu'S aro yet to hand. . . / i

THE NORTHCOTE SUICIDE

A liottor. Loft by Davidson

Wiiile searching tho houso of FransDavid son, who committed suicide by the agency of gunpowder at Northcoto on Thursday lust, Constable Hutchison found on a shelf in a small box two pistols, both loaded with powder and ball, £2 12s GJd in a purse, and tho attached note.ovidently written by the deceased beforo committing the des perate deed which led to hie death yostor day :—" I tako this stop to avoid prolonged sufferingandtoavoidgivingothersprolonged trouble. God bless you all. I gan't get sleep. My bank book is on the shelf over head in tho tool-house. My son lives fivo doors above Williams's, tho tailor; in Victoria-street. God bless you, my dear Jimmy. This arm bothers mo ; no rest at night—best gone Good-byo, Good-bye.— To Jimmy."

The Accident at Surrey Hills.

(To tho Editor).

Sir, —Your correspondent, ■" A Carpenter out of Work," whoso letter' is full of mis statements, should have boon manly enough to have aigned his name, particularly when making buoli sweeping chargos. To begin with, he states that there was not ono brace in tho building, but if ho had referred to the evidence at the inquest, ho would not have made such a stasement. He also states that thero were only 2J inch wire nails for all tho use of the building." Surely ho must have visited the place with his eyes closed, or probably ho could not discriminate botwoon Ewbank's and wire nails, or mistook fore nails the wrought iron straps, bolts, rods, &c., some fixed, and others lying roady to be fixed. He states allso that tho piles were only (3 i ohes in the ground. Now, as a matter of fact, on one of my visits several of the block holes were being dug uuder tho walls of the building, and were measured by me a id-found to be tho full depth of IS inchss as specified, and I have now no reason to , believe that the remaining blocks around there walls arc not tho full depth specified, nor that any contractor or "carpenter out of work " could attempt to draw them up ; to the "6 inches," even although low con- | tract prices were taken on the Surrey Hills." What work was finished on the roof I cannot speak, to, as this wbb done j between my visit on Wednesday and tho i sad occurrence, but, I have no reason to be lieve that the contractors tried to soamp their work. It is quite impossible for everything connected with a building to bt done at once and a"A Carpenter out cf Work " should remember that the building was pnly in course of erection, and but *a shell at that, as only about on^-third of the work had been done, and even a certificate had not been granted for that amount.-—I am,- &c, R. M. Watt, Architect.

PARLIAMENTARY

lIOUSE OV KEPItESENTAtIVES

(BY TKLKGRAPir.-SPKCIAL RKPORTKR)

Wellington, thin day,

Tiik House mot at 2.30 yesterday aftornoon

A number of questions of interest wore asked. SJr Guinness, who ia proving him self very energetic in redressing grievances, ■wan informed that Government had no in tention si) tv alter the law as to entitle the Armed Constabulary to vote. Tho Minister of Public Works, in reply to Mr G. F. .Richardson, expressed tho opinion that it would bo undesirablo to substitute a system of payments by rail for railway tickets and freight charges. Tho Minister of Dofcuco assured Mr Duncan that it was already tlio custom to manufacture polico mou's uniform*! from cloth manufactured in tho colony. This rule had not appliod to Volunteer uniforms, but when tonuors woro called again local products would havo prcfuronco if tho prieo was not much above tho English manufactured article. The Minister of Public Works informed Dr. Nowman that instructions had already boon given for tho preparation of specifi cations for railway locomotives to be con structed in tlie colony.

Bills Advancod. Jlon. Mr Stout moved tho third reading of tho Mortgages Release Extension Bill, which was agreed to, and tho bill passod. Tho Local Courts Bill was considered in comm ttco, Mr Stout haxing charge of tho mousuro, A largo number of objections woro takon. It was said to bo a lawyer's bill. Tho principal objections wore on tho ground of jurisdiction, and conuidorable opposition was olVorcd to tho proposal that only llcsidont Magistrates who aro barriH tcis and solicitors of tho Supremo Court .should havo oxtondod jurisdiction. This was considorod invidious and unfair. Mr IS.'u'l'oii'h amendments woro proposod, but nono had been ngrood to when th<s Houso roso nt f).30 p.m. On tho Spoukor resuming tho chair at 7.150, Mr Fulton moved tho second reading of Uio Anatomy Act Amendment Bill. The principal objection taken to it was that tho bodies of poor persons only would bo taken. Tliis was denied by the supporters of tho measure, who contonded that it would enable medical students to obtain their training in tho colony. Mr Bkausuaw moved the soeond reading of tho Employmout of Females and Others Act Amendment Bill. Ho explained that tho old Act was practically inoperative at the prosent time, owing to tho fact that Inspectors had no powor to ontor any work room during working hours. This defect was now sought to bo remedied. In Kng* land, not only could an Inspector enter the promises at any time, but he could take a friend with him.

Mr Lkvestam said that, in Committee, ho would move an amendment, oxcopting from tho oporation of tho Act persons ou gaged in fish-curing, fruit-preserving, and other similar industries, where goods might bo spoilod if tho workmen left off work at certain hours.

The second reading was agreed to, and tliu bill ordered ty bu committed on Wed nesday next.

Eluc tion of School Conunittoos.

Mr Stbwaud moved tho second roading of the School Committee Election Bill.

Caneidovablo opposition was offered to tho moasura, Mr lluuht and others depre cating any uttompt to tamper with tho Act at all.

Mr Fkluiuh aaaortod that at prosont it was ulmoat impossible for a Roman Cutholic to got on a School Committee

Mr Stout trusted tho bill would not pass. Tho present Act worked admirably, and ho failed to boo why it should bo sought to ro poal tlio prosont satisfactory Hyatom of cumulative voting.

Other members spoko, and tho second rending was carried by HO to 22.

Legalisation of Swoops.

Mr Fitzukkbkut moved tho second read ing of a bill to amend Uio Gaming and Lot teries Act. Its object was to legaliso sweepstakes on racecourses upto£2.He sub mitted that tlio law at prosont waß unjust and oppressive Only thoso who understood tlio merits of tlio horses could iuvost on tho ■totalizator with any prospect of success, whilo it was a hardship to ladies to bo do prived of email shilling and half-crown " swoops." Mr Joyce considered that tho whole of tho Gaming and Lottories Act should be ropealcd, lie denounced tho presont system of " consultations," which no con tended wore swindles and frauds. If they wero to coutinuc.iio thought it would bo bettor for tlio Stato to tako over tho control of lotteries.

Mr llouiis, who moved that tho bill bo rend that day six months, donouncod any attempt to logaliao gambling, which he considered was demoralising, and led to the ruin of our youths. Mr Then BOLD supported tho bill in tlio hopo that it would do away with the totalisator and tho greater evil of largo " swoops." Mr LkvkstAM considered tho wholoof the Gaming and Lottories Act should be swept away, whilo Mr J. C. Bucklasd thought if tlio Houso refusod to pass this measure thoy wero straining at a gnat and swallowing a camol, when there was so much gambling in mining shares, and whon thoy were unablo to stop, the big " consultations."

Tho Premier considered one of tho groat vices of this country was gambling, which was destroying tho bright prospects of many of our most promising young men. He opposed tho bill, and considered there was Bulliciont onjoyment in horse racing without | tho additional excitement of gambling. Otlior members spoke, and tlio second read ing was curried by 38 to 29. Ohlnemurl Goldflelds Revenue. Tho second reading of tlio Ohinomuri GoldfioUls llovenuo Adjustment Bill was moved by Captain Morris. Tho hill pro mises payment of £700 odd, alleged arrears of couuty revenue, respecting which Mr Brodio came to Wellington. Mr Stodt said ho had looked into tho papors, and could not sseo that tho body in question had any claim. Ho would, how ever, have no objection to allow the bill to bo referred to tho Public Accounts Com mittee.

The second reading was agreed to, and tho bill referred to tho Committoo for its report.

Houses for Railway Sorvants.

There was some discussion on a motion by Mr Bkadsiiaw for a vote to be placed on theKstimateß to provide better accommoda tion for railway employees. Tho Govern | mont urged the mover to withdraw the motion,'stating thoy wore doing what thoy could to improvo tho accommodation. Mr Fjtzhkebkkt denied this, and said not only were they inactive but since notice was givon the other day, Government had insisted on a payment of 3s per week for hovels noar Wellington. Mr Joyce' suggested a model houso for railway employees generally over the colony and after further discussion tho motion was withdrawn. Workmon's Wagos Bill, Tho House went into committee on tho Workmen's Wagos Bill, introduced by Mr A. J. Cadman. Mr Stodt proposed an amondmont to clause 13, giving a workman SO days wages priority, but this was subsequently with drawn owing to an alteration in the clause Some mombors objoctod to porsona who supplied contractors with material having priority of claim ovor tradesmen who sup plied him with provisions and storoa. , Tho Premier contended that if this prior ity was- nQt aHowed, small contractors would not bo able to obtain credit for their materials.- .

After considerable discussion, clause 13, giving persons furnishing materials for work tho same redress as workmen was struck out, .

'Clause 14, providing that no paymont -sbaujd be made for work under construction, was rotainod on division by 19 to 15. • A.number of amendments -were proposed and negatived. The most important of these providod that any person using such payinonta for other purposes than wages or materials should bo liable to a penalty of LSO, or in default three months' imprison mont,

Tho othor clauses passod. A bill introduced by Mr Hurst to repeal "Tho Sharebrokers Act, 1871," and the Chatham Islands Animals Bill passed through Committee. These bills were reported, and the House adjourned at twenty minutes to 2 a.m.

| Tiiamks, this day.—The monthly retorts ing of the New Prince Imperial will take , placo on Monday. I FLIES AND BUGS, Wcta. iuncU, 'rn.ci.oi, mi.. t«d ' Kempthomo. rioncr * Co., Ajenta, AireVtod , The. most Beautiful Ornamental Fire Screens ever imported to this City aro to be seen atGarUck&Cranw.eH's Furnishing Warehouse. A largo assortment just opened up. va»yiog in pricofromla9dto 12s6d. Ladles aro invited to ' make their BOlectiori early, as we cannot replace the chblpest of them this spason.—Garlick an& ' Cianwolj. QuoonrStrept.—{Advt.J . '■'.''.' <-Bewing Machines, Wholesale and Retail. —D, S. Chambers.

CABLEGRAMS.

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Fearful Kavagos of Cliolora In Italy.

London, September 26.—The cholera epidemic continues to maintain its deadly character in Southern Europe. At Genoa seventy cases occurred yesterday, and at Naples fifty deaths from the disease are re ported daily. No extensive outbreak has yet occurred in Spain, and the mortality from the cholera is stated to be moderate. A slight revival of the epidemic haa taken place at Toulon during the past few days. The Egyptian Finances. Caiho, September 25.—A protest against the violation of the Law of Liquidation by the Government wan today presented by the membors of the International Commis sion to Nubar Pa3ha. All the representa tives of the signatory Powers, except Italy, took part in the protest. Annotation in tho South Pacific. London, September 25.- -Sir Saul Samuel, Agent-General for New South Wales, has informed Lord Dorby that the Government of Now South Wales have nodesiro to hurry him in his decision regarding tho Pacific. Mr Murray Smith, Agent-General for Vic toria, is endeavouring to arrange with the various Agents-General ,to act unitedly in requesting Lord Derby and Mr Gladstono to prevent foreign Powers from further ac quiring territory in tho Pacific or south of the Equator, as such is both dangerous and annoying to tho colonies. Excltomont In Capo Colony. (Japk Town, Septembor2s.— Considerable agitation is being manifested throughout Capo Colony.and petitions to tho Queen are being numerously signed aguinst tho in action of the Imperial Government in con nection with tho aggressive action of tho Boors in Bechuanaland. Groat Rising of Convicts.—Hundreds Shot Down. Calcutta, Septombor 25.—News to hand from Rangoon announces tlmt a formidable rising of convicts recently occurred at Mandalay, the capital of independent Burmah. In tho attempt made by tho authorities (which ultimately proved successful) to quell the mutiny, soveral hundred prisoners wero killed by tho Burmese troops. London, September 20.-Information to hand from the Cape states that Usibepu declines to recognise the present location of the Zulu reserve. Tho "Times," in an articlo, urges the ro- j duction of hereditary peerages in favour of the creation of more life peerages. An English capitalist ib willing to pur chase Fisher's Northern Territory property for the sum of one hundred thousand pounds .in cash, and fifty thousand pounds in shares, Tho frozen meat ox Orient is realising 5d per lb., and the market ia improving. Tho recent announcements of further largo colonial loans being placed in tho market have had a disturbing influonco on the money inuikot.

M- do Veillo, tho eminent French jurist, has been despatched to Cayenne on behalf of tho French Government, to inquire into and report upon the suitableness of that placo for the deportment of rocidiviutes. Tho French vintago is very abundant this yeav. Syijnev, Soptombor 26.—Tho railway re turns for this colony show a net profit at tho rate of 4A per cont. upon the capital hi vestod.

AMALGAMATED SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS

1 Tim Auckland branch of tho Amalgamated Society ol Engineers held a social gathering in tho Lorno-streot Hall last evening. An excellent spread was provided by Mr W. Uallen. Mr Ballantine (President) oceu piod tho chair, und other societies had repre sentatives present. After the good things had been dono justico to, tho usual loyal and patriotic toasts were honoured, and Mr Pye proposed tho toast of " Our Employers." Tlio nappinoßH of their families depended on tho rotations which oxisted between tho em ployers and theoiHolvea ; therefore tho toast was an important one. Ho then went on to coinparo the Ktato of things hero twenty years ago with things of tho present, and instanced tho progress made by Mossrs Frasor and Tinne, Masefield, and others. As a proof of what had been accom plished by ono /inn, ho pointed to tho steamship Triumph, a huge vessel which ; had been saved from destruction. Auck land might well bo proud of this groat work, especially as tho employers wero handicapped. Mr Elliott, in responding on behalf of tho cmployerH,fuUy coincided with the remarks made by Mr Pye. He thanked them heartily for tho manner in which tho toast had been drunk. Mr Porter proposed " Our Guests," to which Mr Hay, of the Sydnoy Marino Engineers, responded. Mr Parkcs proposed " The Amalgamated Society of Engineers." Mr Porter ro tpondod. He said that during tho 33 years of its existence, the Society has expended through its wido-sproad branches: —Dona- tion, £1,099,894; sick benefit, £494,611; superannuation, £270,516 ; accident benelit, £40,200 ; funeral, £156,403; benevolent grants, £53,117; assisting other trades, t53,456 : total, £2,103,227. We have now a mombership of 50.758, and a capital of £178,125, divided amongst 425 branches. In tho yoar 1883, Out of a total income pf £134,952, our Society expended:—Dona tion benefit, £31,211; sick benefit, £26,436 ; superannuation, £28,492 ; benevolence, £2,259; accident benefit, £1,500; funerals, £8,(jOO. After paying for tho working of the Society, etc., the sum of £10,000 was added to our already large capital. Mr Roycroft proposed "Tho President, Socretary, and Officers of the Auckland Branch," and highly complimented them— especially Mr Porter (Secretary)—for their management of affairs. The Chairman and Mr Porter responded. Mr Evans proposed, " Kindred Societies," and Messrs Kopcrand Parkes responded, Tho Chairman pro posod "The Trades and Labour Council," to which Mr Farnall responded. Other toasts of "The Ladies," "Tho Press," •" Host and Hostess," followed, after which the ball commenced. There was a gcod programmo of 14 dances, and at intervals * selections of vooal and instrumental music were introduoed. Mr F. A. Laurie proved an efficient Master of Ceremonies, and tho danco music was provided by Mr Morris's band.

[ADVERTISEMENT.]

[To the Editor.]

Sill,—Our attention having been called to an advertisement in your*paper of this data, wo beff to give below tho full toxt of Mr W. M. Service's testimonial, tho'original signed by him being in our possession, (uorvr.l " Juno 1, 1853., "To Messrs H. H. Siiakesj'Ear & Co., " Auckland, "Gentlemrn,—l am glad to say that on tho' 51-inch Royal Mail Bicycle I bought from you, I won tho A.CO. Championship, beating a Uiulgo. v 531nch Rucor, and a number of other mnciilnes; also, tho Avondalo Handicap on tho 2nd Juno, and I can honestly say it is the best finished and nicobt running machine I over rodo. Mr Flowellyn, to whom I lent it to win tho Mile Handicap with, also speaks in tho highest terms of it. "lam, Gontlemen, " Yours truly, (Signed) "W. M. Service."

So far from misrepresenting him, if any error has occurred, ho is to blame for tho ambiguity of Iho composition, as ho dictated it. It was twice ro-wriuen, finally approved, and signed by him in tho presence of two witnesses.

Wo woro requested to forward a memo, of lu'B buccoss to our Homo firm for publication, and we have no doubt it lias boon made use of.

Mr Service also gavo us an order to indent a Minchsomi-Kacorof thosamokind, and S. and F. have only lately made an application to our firm in Birmingham asking them to give them the agenoy, assigning as a reason that wo were declining tho business, even before wo had finally determined to do so. Of course, tho matter was referred to us. We mlyht add more, but ro.'rain, Wo aro. Sir, Hespeotfully Yours, W. H. Sixakespear and Co.

Unfortunately wo have no programme of tho 1883 meeting, or wo would give names of machines, riderp, &c, and cannot quote from momory. We have no feeling whatever in this matter, exceptone of good wishos to Mr Service, who is a good rider, and who would have been the 1881 Champion had ho ridden the machine ho ordered, and that was imported for him.

The Bad and Worthless.

are.never imitated or counterfeited. This Is especially true of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is of the highest value. As soon as it had been tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, host; and most valuable family medicine on earth, many Imitations sprung up, and began to steal the notioes in which the Proas antl the people of the country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in ovory way trying to induce Buffering invalids to use their stuff instoad, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up in similar style to H. 8., with variously devised names, in which the word " Hop or " Hops" were used in a way to induce people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their style or name Is, and especially those with the word "Hop1 or " Hops " in their name, or in any way connected with them or their name, are imitations 01 counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Or. Soule's name blown in the glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists' and Chemists are warned against dealing in Imitations orcounterf eita,

POLITICAL GOSSIP

[FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.]

Wellington, this day Progroas of Work.

Members appeared more disposed than usual last night to push on the business of the country. Quite a number of private bills were advanced a stago. No less than forty of Ihese bills wero on the Order Paper for that sitting, and in view of the early close of tho session there can be but littlo doubt, that a majority of theso will bo sacrificed. Members are doing all they can to secure the safety of their own pet measures, and every possible resort is adopted to obstruct those which are ex ceptionally unpopular with a section of tho House. Public Works Statement. Tho Public Works Statement will bo brought down on Friday next, al though it i>>ay probably have to bo further dolayed until early in the following week on account of tho extension of timo granted to the North Island Railway i Committee to bring up thoir report. Sir Maurioo O'Koiito. Sir Maurice O'Rorko had so for recovered from his indisposition that ho was üble to re sume his place in tho llouso yesterday afternoon and last night. Various Topics. Tho Government have promised Mr T." Thompson that they will consider the sottle ment of claims to grants of land for military services during tho recess. They say the question involves forty million acres of land. Mr J. S. McKenzie lias gone South on private business. He has boon granted seven days' leave of absence. ■ • Tbo Kawhia Excursion. Lcisuro hours are not allowed to hang heavily on tho hands of members. A con siderable number whoso names I have already telegraphed to you loft on a trip to Kawhia and New Plymouth last night. Thoy return on Tuesday morning. Another pleasure trip to Nelson is contemplated.for next Saturday, or tho week following. >< Custom-Houso ior Auokland. The desirability of building a now Custom-House at Auckland was urged on Government yesterday by Mr Thomas Thompson. Tho Premier said the Govern ment would make inquiries on the subject during the recess. They have not sufficient information beforo themyeton which to act, Tbo Trunk Railway. The Railway Routo Committee is delayed in its work by tho non-arrival of necessary witnesses from Auckland. It will probably finish the evidence on Wednesday, and re port on Friday. There are five witnesses to be examined yet. Petitions. Petitions still continue to pour in against any alteration to the Licensing Act. The following on the snbject from Auckland were presented to-day : — From Thomas Frost and residents of Mount lloskill and Onehunga (Sir M. O'Korke). From John ston Sayers, a resident of Hikurangi (Mr Hurst). From Thomas Gooke and 47 resi dents of Pousonby (Mr (Peacsck). From Joseph W. Gearey and 48 residents of City West (Mr Poacoek). Petitions on the same subject were also presented from Southern districts.

Amongst the petitions presented to tho House yesterday wero the following from Auckland: —From butchers, protesting against proposals to give road boards power to refuso or renow licenses (Major Hamlin), From M. Egan, ex-sergeant of police, pray ing for compensation in consideration of a disease which ho had contracted through a jar to tho spino while on duty (Mr Cadman). From Messrs Thorno, Tennont, Falkner, and Williams, umbrella-makers of Auckland, asking that tho duty on materials used in their trado be removed (MrPeacock). From John Lynch, Coromandel, praying for a grant of land as compensation for non fultilment of promise by John Sheehan somo years ago (Mr Tole).

Several amendments have been made in Committee in tho Gisborne Harbour Bill. Tho amendment provides that holders of Hobentures shall have no claim in respect thereof on the General Government of the colony, while provision is made that 44,150 acres, endowments granted in Tologa Blay, can only be disposed of by lease.

Another batch of petitions protesting against any interference with the present freo, secular, and compulsory education was presented to the House yosterday. The following wero from Auckland : — From Mr Crozier and 35 residents of Parnell (Mr Moss). From Alexander Mackay and 55 residents of Waipa South (Mr Mitchelsori). From Mr McLeod and 31 residents of Waipa (Mr Mitchelson). From Mr Mc- Kenzie and 20 residents of Upper Waipa (Mr Mitchelson). From F. Thomson and 36 residents of Victoria Valley (Mr Hobbs), From John Wright and 30 residents of Kaeo (Mr Hobbs). From James Scott and 14 residents of Okaihau (Mr Hobbs). From Mr Stainton and 55 residents of City West (Mr Dargaville). From Lucy Turk and 50 residents of Auckland (Mr Dargaville). From Albeit White and 18 residents of Mercury Bay (Mr Cadman). From Joseph Lovett and 46 residents of Hotea North (Mr Moss). From Chas. Elliceand 42 residents of Hobsonville (Mr Hurst). From C. Blucher and 16 residents of Dairy Flat (Mr Hurst). George Kidd and 15 residents of Okaihau (Mr Moat), James Smallwood and 56 residents of Mangawai (Mr Moat.) George Rose and 27 residents of Taotorara (Mr Moat). O. Dickeson and 54 residents Ngaruawahia(MrWhyto). Wm. Barber and 56 residents Mauku. "K. Spencer and 13 residents of Hokianga (Mr Hobbs). From E. Brown and 37 residents of Wellsford (Mr Moat) From Angus Matheson, and 55 re sident of Omaha (Air Moat). From Duncan McGregor and 26 residents of Aropohine (Mr Moat). Similar petitions from tho South were presented. Two bills, have been given notice of by Mr Ballance to_amend the Land Act. and West Coast Settlement Reserves Act.

. Mr G. F. Richardson has given notice of a resolution providing that full property tax be still levied, and that the hall not re quired for general|Government purposes be handed over to'the County Councils for local expenditure. • '■ -■ r f i

Mr Wilson has given notice of his inten tion to move it is advisable that assist ance towards higher education from the-, consolidated revenue should cease, and that .notice be given to the different institutions whioh derive any part of their income from revenue .from reserves set apart for higher education that next year one-tenth of the revenue will be allocated to primary educa tion ; the second year a further one-tenth, and so on till tho wholo is allocated for that purpose Bating Crown Lands. j From a return which bos been laid before the HousOi it appears that the total amounts of rates paid to County Councils in respect of rates for Crown lands is L 35.884. The area exoeeds 10,000,000 acros, and the valuation amounts to four millions and a half. It ie a noticeable fact that payments to Auckland [counties, are very small com pared to those in the South.

Tho Petitions Committee had the peiition of J. W. Fedarb, Ponsonby, under con sideration yesterday. The petitioner prays for remuneration for having in 1840 ob tained at considorablo expense and trouble signatures of 2G chiefs to tho treaty of Waitangi. The" Committeo report that ho has no clnim on the colony.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS

Pacific Protectorate

Melbourne, this day. — Mr Service, Premior, telegraphed to Mr Murray Smith in London, instructing him to consult with tho other Agents-General on the question of a protectorate over the Pacific Islands and co-operate with them in joint representations to Earl Derby, and if necessary to Mr Gladstone, on the subject of such a protectorate. It is understood that the Government of South Australia, Queensland, and New Zealand have telegraphed similarly to their Agents- General. Further communications havo passed between Mr Service and Mr Stuart, Premier of New South (Wales, on tho sub. feet of the prisoner's proposal, but the breach between the two colonies is in no wise lessened.,

London, September 26.—Arrived, steam ship Coptic, from Lyttol ton (August 3rd.)

To the Editor: Sir,—Suffer meto correct a mistake occurring in the Star of this evening (Friday). The report of my aidress given at the New North Road Meeting-house makes me say that "the spirit in man is not the m&n." What I did siy was to tho oft'ect that there is a real substantial living conscious spirit in man, and tha.t " this is the real man,' abiding the jame conscious unchanging personality, whilst the brain is a constantly changing, wearing out, dying out, and vanish-, ing quantity. I B«id " that with out such an abiding, unchanging, con scious personality," in pr©3ence of the the fact that t!e brain is a "constantly passing away stream of atoms," proper con sciousness is net possible, and memory would perish as fast as it was born.—l am, 4c, H. Exlby,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,7 1884,

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Special Advertisements. T>ICHMOND TTILL. 5 0 CHOICE" ALLOTMENTS FOR SALE, ON KABY TERMS. J. T. BOYLAN. Coloniai. Bank. LITHOGRAPHS NOW READY. ALL MAHURANGI T IMES AHURANOI JUIMRS ARK NOT ALIKE. T~\ISEABES OF THE EYE ARTHUR RICHARDSON. M.D., Specialist and Oferatok or Diseases oi the X ye, Mar be consulted at his residence, KARANGAHAPE ROAD (near the new Baptist Church). From I to i o'clock in the afternoon. THE NEW GOOD 3 THK NEW GOODS: THE NEW GOODS THK NEW GOODS THE NE.V GOODS THK NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS FOR THIS SEASON FOR THIS SEASON FOR THIS SEASON . - FOR THIS SEASON TOR THIS SEASON FOR THIS SEASON WILL REPAY INSPECTION. WILL KKPAY ~ INSPECTION. WILL REPAY INSPECTION. WILL KKPAY INSPECTION. WILL REPAY INSPECTION. WILL REPAY INSPECTION. THE STOCK IS LARGE THE STOCK IS LARGE THE STOCK IS LARGE THE STOCK IS LARGE THE STOCK IS LARGE THE STOCK IS LARGE AND THE VALUE UNDENIABLE. AND THE VALUK UNDENIABLE. AND THE VALUE UNDENIABLE. AN» THE VALUE UNDENIABLE. AND THE VALUE UNDENIABLE. AND THE VALUE UNDENIABLE. THE EOYS' AND YOUTHS' SCHOOL SUITS ARE SPECIALLY RECOMMENDED; THE MATERIALS BEJHO DI'HABLR, AKD THE PRICES V SKY REASONABLE. THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, '68 & 100, QUEKN-STREET, AUCKLAND, AWD AT ALBERT-STREET, THAMES. Partnership. TMcMASTHR wishes to thank his • Friends and the Public for their Hboral patronage during tho past fifteen years, and desires to intimate tlint ho has now taken Into Partnership Mr John McMaster. The Busi ness will in future bo carried on under the title of T. and J. McMaster, Drapers and Clothiers, who hope to giro such attention to Business and sell nt guch prices ns to merit a largo share of public^ patronage.—T. &J. McMasteb, Direct Importers, lift. Queon-street. i^HRISTOFLE AND CIE, PAMS. \j Makers of Finest PLATEDWARE of all . kinds, FORKS and SPOONS heavily plated on ; CHMSTOFLE makes only ONE QUALITY, fine very best known. * ... -~' Each piece guaranteed by the. name . Chmbtofle, and the weight of sUver thoreon stamped. "Buyers wanting good valne are ad- Steed to get OKRISTOFLE'9 PLATE.. - Wholesale Agency- ;" . 100. EltaibeUi-strect, Melbourne. : j ttvress goodb department. "the latest novhlty dress '; ■;. tabkics for spring al^d SUMMER, 1884. We have much pleasure in announcing the Arrival of . our First Shipment of DRESS GOODS for the Coming Season. They ombraeo the VERY LATEST NOVELTIES and Newest Shades and Designs In ■ COMBINATION SUITINGS IN PLAIDS. STRIPES, OTTOMANS. ALHAMBRA SUITINGS, SOUAKIN, SUITJNGS, AORAWGI CLOTHS, FOULES, SHOODUS, BOI4BLS, OTTOMANS, CREPE CLOTHS. &C, ; Whloh include tho Newest and Most Desirable Shades, EGYPTIAN GREYS, MILITARY BLUES, VANDYKES, SEAL, ELECTRIC, NAVY, ADROISE, BRONZE, MYRTLE. Ladies are cordially Invited to Oall and Inspect oar Magnificent Stock of the above Goods, which in point of VALUE AND ELEGANCE OF STYLES '. ' 'AND COLOURINGS are wltho<s equal NOTE THE ADDRESS— , J. COSGB.AVE &**CO., Ml ANB 200. QUKICNBTRKKT. .-, %'lm complimentary concert tondorod to 4*ir J#\m JMwiifdH by St. Benedict's Chnroh.' . mkiimnbm»ollhitn,K,<i.n. Sooloty, tho Fire *wiwuw, mid the profwilonal ana amateur i nnwunan* et Auokmnd, ovontuates on Monday |k .... «*«Dincßoxt«ttlieTheatreKoJS; * ™on^ y



Special Advertisements. tm port Ant notice. BUSINESS CHANGED HANDS. F. W. VVOODKOFFB lIAVINQ PURCHASED FOR CASH THE KtfTIRE STOCK-IN-TRADE .-:■_•-.-• - OF GENERAL DRAPERY AND TRANSFER OF LEASB FROM W. E. WALL & CO., QUEKK-STREET, AUCKLAND; . ■ - at i LARGE DISCOUNT OFF COST PRICE, , I.'V'T rTAS NOW-COMMENCED AN1, IMMENSE CLEARANCE ■ SALE, -■ '"::., DURING WHICH I ;'■". THE ENTIRE STOCK, AMOUNTING! TO CLOSE ON £4,000, WIU..BK SOLD AT IST HALF OIIiGISAL PRICE, ta For farther particulars soo Handbills. Note the Addrkbs : , . Tjl TQ WOOPROOFE (Lath W. K. Wall & Co.). QUKEN-STREET. AUCKLAND. A N T E D, INSPECTION OF THE QUEEN-STREET WINDOW. A GRAND NEW STOCK OF WARRANTED GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, WATCHES. CLOCKS, &c.; aOHKMIAN VASES, LUSTRES, &c. tec; ENGLISH CHINA TKA SETS (somo lovely putternej. Juat arrived by tho Wanannui. 1- VICTORIA-STREET WINDOW- ConUilns a Splendid Assortment of Artiatio I\HTATION JEWELLERY. PHOTO. FRAMES, SCRAPS, &O. O—VICTORIA-STREET WINDOW— /W Contains Borne Groat Specialties In STA TIONERY, ALBUMS, STOVE ORNAMENTS, &C. ■ 8— VICTORIA-STREET WINDOW— Contains WORK-BAGS, BASKETS, BOXES. TEA SETS, DINNER and TKTE-A TKTK SKT3,, and NovolUcb In PEN-WIPBIIS. 4— VICTORIA-STREET WINDOW— Is filled with Specimens of GOODS all at ONE SHIELING EACH. Somo splendid values. THE ARCADE ITSELF is RADIANT WITH ATTRACTIONS. All aro invited to Inspect them, and purchaso if approved. THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT TO SELECT FROM IN TOE CITY. PRO VINCE, or COLONY, and Uio CHEAPEST. pOODSON'S T ONDON ARCADE, QUEEN AND VICTORIA-STREETS, And at Christciipkch and Wkujnqton ALEX. FERGUSON _£JL| (Successor to N. G. Lennox's Branch Business), AUCKLAND LIBRARY, BOOKS, STATIONERY, AND GENERAL FANCY GOODS DEPOT. 212, QUEEN-STREET (Opposite W. McArthur and Co. "a Warehouse, Auckland). • Having Purchased the. above Business from Mr N. G. Lennox, I am now OPENING SOME OF MY FIRST ARRIVALS OF NEW STOCK, And beg to announco to the Ladles of Auckland A GRAND SPECIAL CHEAP SALE OF LABIES' AND CHILDREN'S HAND-BAGS. In Plush and Lkatiier, Also a Largo Assortment of the Newest Designs in SEALSKIN AND LEATHER PURSES, ' POCKET-BOOKS, &a. At Prioos whioh such goods havo novcr before been offered in Auckland. Tho LIBRARY iB bolng re-arranged, and a New Catalogue under course of preparation. All the Newest Books aro being constantly added. A lex. Ferogbon solicits a continuation of the patronage of old Customors, and truste. by caro ful attention to the wants of his clionts, to merit their support. His aim will be to supplf the Best Goods at tho Lowest Possible Price. He draws tho special attention of the Ladies to his Cheap Sale of Hand-bags, &o. JG. HENDERSON'S • CHERRY. PECTORAL. ' 2s 6d and is Gd per bottle. To be had only at Medical Hall, Ponsocfty, opposite Three Lamps. M R A.lfred Smith, ARCHITECT (Fellow of tiie Royal Institute), HAS REMOVED TO 18. 3HOKTLAND-STHEET. ~\[ 0- 239, QUEEN-STREET. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. MRS JANE SMITH Bogs to announco the ARRIVAL of a VERY CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF NEW SPRING GOODS, Which have been marked at VKRY LOW PRICES, to meet the keen competition of the present day. Tho Shipments comprise all the Now Shades in Plain and Fancy Nuns' Veiling, Beiges. Ottoman Cords, Reps, and Every Variety cf French and English Wool Goods. There has nover been such an Infinite Variety of Cotton Brilliants for Ladles' Summer Wear than at the E resent tiino; and tho Patterns of tho Ging ams and Sateens may be fairly styled Works of Art As an additional advantago. the Goods will bo found PERFECTLY CLEAN, and NOT AT ALL DAMAGED BY FIRE AND WATER; and Purchasers will bo able to Buy Clean Materials wbiob. will not require to have stains taken out before they can be made up. MRS SMITH Has NOT YET Raieed the SUM Of £6.000 de manded of her by her Relations! and so Intends to keep open her Shop until DECEMBER next, by which time she hopes to have raised the above sum, and also to have Let her Establish ment>BßAß TX MIND^THAT THIS IS O-NO SALVAGE SAL E. TEH Special attention is directed to the following LIST OB" PRICES :J-New Prints, fast colours, 2fd to Bid; New Pattorns in French Sateons, from IOJd to Is 6d; all the Newest Shades in French and English Cashmeres, from Is Cd to Ss fld; all Shades ror Plain Sateens, 9Jd; a Large Stock of Lustres, from 5Jd to 2s per yard; Brown Holland, from J3d to Is 2d, a great variety; 3oautiful Shadeß in Satin.'ls Gd, 2s Cd, 2s lid, Ss (id; a Special Lino of Black Satin, at 3a 6d; Coloured Dress Silks, at 3s Jld, worth 6s 6d; Ladles' Hats, Bonnets, Flowers and Feathers, all New Goods; Laces, Embroideries, Beaded Qimps. &0., &c. CLOTHING.—Men'a Suits, worth 30s, reduced to 19s lid; Boys' Suits, from 18s 6d to 255; Boys' Knicker Suits, from 0s lid to 13s Gd; a Special Line of Men's Trousers, 4s lid; Mon's Nolson Tweed Suits, 39s 6d ; a Good White Shirt, for 2s lid; Felt Hats, from Is ltd to 10s 6d; also many other Bargains too numerous to mention. Country Orders promptly attended to. Pat terns sent to all pares of tho North Island. Note tho Address— J, SMITH, DRAPER, CLOTHIER, &c, No. 239, QUEEN-STREET {Next to the United Service Hotbi,), Chief Fost-olH<-e,. Auckland. mails will gmbh as undebl— Thisi Day. Monday, 20th iust. For Thameß, per Rotomahana, at 8 a m. B"or Coromandel,j>er CoromandeL at 11.80 a.m. For Napier and Gisborne, per Thomas Russell. at i p.m. ■ , - Tor Russell, Kawakawa. Whangaroa, and Monpronui, per Glenolg, at 5 p.m. • ■. Tor Tauranga, Ohlnemutu, and Opouki, per Wellington, at 5 p.m. For Whltlangi, Upper Mill, and Tairua, per Rowena. at 8 p.m. :.«. ' For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, 30th Inst. For Waiwera, Kawan, Omaha, Matakana, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at W a.m. For Taranaki and Southern Porte, per Wanikr, at 1 p.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Ta'rawora, at ■ For ' Whangaroi ■ Heads, Parua, Waipn, Whangarei. K.-imo, and MangapaL per Mao" gresor, at S i-.ih ; For Mangawai diid ICaiwnka, per Ruby, at S {j,ui. Tuesday, 11th Ootober. Per B.s. Australia, as follows :— For Navigators Islanda, Sandwich Islands. United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central, and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Burope, at 1 p.m. For Money ordors, registered letters and newspapers, a.t IJ.3Q ft.m. Late tetters, bsaring an extra fee of slz penoe in addUton to the postage, will be «3!&EShSi(F. **ra»o» o» Satj.r ---■J'-S-^^J'-^ Stella will laare thaßluttfor CWei Poa^% BA a Tu^ lelPoetmiutor-



Insurance. TT A X, D FACTS. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. Established 1819. A PURELY MUTUAL LIFE OFFICE. The following Points of Comparison and Rat* of Reversionary Bonus are extracts from Mt Black's Pamphlet explanatory of the Tontine system:— Pointa ot Comparison, 3 A O M e^V. EwMatito. 1. Hate of intoreßt rca Under > Used in 1833 .... £6 010 65 9Of 2. Proportion of premium income saved lv the year 88 p. o. 46 p. o. 3. Rate of expensea on total receipts 9} p. o, 16} p. c. RATES OF KEVKRBTONAItY BONOS PER ANNUM ON ORDINARY WHOLE LIFB POLICIES FOB *100. ■ .: . I Ago TEN YEARS IN FORCE. at , Entry. A.M.P Society. Equitable. 20 £3 Is 2d £1 11s 0d 30 £2 19s 2d £1 12s Id Age TWENTY YEARS IN FORCE. at ' -■■ — Entry. A.M.P. Society. Equitable. 20 £3 83 Od £1 11b id 30 *3 8s W £1 12s M Those figures ought to convince any one who studies them that the A.M.P. Society offers ad vantages in tho way of Prospective ProltU which cannot be even distantly approached by the American Company now in tho Held. Tho investments in Now Zealand and aeourl i ies exceed £750.0(10, and all tlie Surplus Branca' Accumulations are invested in the Colony, thus making it essentially a Thoroughly Colonial, Institution. Members can borrow on tho soourity of their Policies. Members may enRaKC In any employment ' after they have boen assured. The abovo faota are sufficient reasons why tho people of theso colonies should show a decided preference in favour ot a Society which, besides having Its birthplace and Its iioine among themselves, can Offer advantages so immeasurably superior to those afforded by tts foreign rival. Every information may bo had on application at the Society's District Office, Auckland; or from any of tho Special Travelling Agents. ' D. J. McLEOD, , Distriot Manager. mHE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE X SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES. An attack having been mode and published at tho expense of the Australian Mutual Pro vldont Soolety, which states that Estimates pnj|> Hailed by this Society aro works of imagination, wo give below for Information of the Public comparisons Of the actual results of both Societies:" ■-■-■. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY.-On page SO, last Quinquennia) Report, the only £2,000 example quoted, 20 years! payment of £73 11s 8d annual premium, total £1,47113s 4d. Result: Cash, bonus £618, which will pay 84 years premium. EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF U.S.-Policy 44,193, for £2,000: 15 years* payment of £01 18s Id. Total paid, £973155. jttcsult: Total cash value, £1,106 3s; cash bonus, £583125; or all payments hava ceased aftor U> year*, and Society pay £3 9o 3d annually in cash to the Policy-holder as an annuity. Analysed, tho 62.000 Policy would have ceased paymont In 15 years with the EQUITABLE; whereas 20 years'payment In the A.M.P. would have only Becurod 8J years'premium, thus re miiring payment until doath. Both above Policies are ordinary llfo. All our actual results will compare as favourably, irrespective of amount assured. Thi! three greatest British Actuarios declare tho EQUITABLE to bo worthy ot every co»fl dence. See reports. The assertion that tho EQUITABLE Policies contuiu unreasonable conditions is simply false. W, A. THOMSON, Manager N. 2. Auckland, Sopt. 18,1SS1. Persona). MRS WAKEHAM, lato of Thamos, please call immediately at BTAB.—X.Y.Z. MR WOODWARD, Mount Eden, please call at Star Office. WOULD the Lady who took tho wrong Mackintosh from the Choral Hall on Thursday night return samo to Montague's and receive her own 1 •■ ■■ (^OLD LEVER. -If Mr V., who bought X tho above to-day, will kindly eail back to will oblige. . _ BUXTON, THOMAS, alias THOMAS ' SMITH, from Leeds. Yorkshire, requested to communicate with his brother Samuel, It, Moray Place, South Melboumo, or any In formation regarding whereabouts will bo re warded. A YOUNG MAN would be very gmteful to any gentleman assisting him. (by in fluence) in obtaining Employment; good charac ter; total abstainer. — Address "H.,* Star Office. MATRIMONIAL. — Several reputable Females, agpa from 20 to 50, axe willing to. correspond with respectable Out-settlers through Hannatord's Agency with a view to the above. Genuine. Inviolable secrecy aggnred, ATRIMONIAL.—A young gentlemaa ' with £100 per annum seeks a young Lady with ditto for a wife. Send photograph, eta, to " Genuine," oaxe of Hannaford's Agency. In violable secrecy. Photographs, etc., returned by post. ' - MATRIMONIAL.— When Adam, Ireah from His Maker's hands, stood in all ate glorious beauty within the Kdenlc Gfardon, eom panlonleßs, a voico of more than clarion Bweet ness came floating earthward from the blua Emphyroan, filling all Bpaco with, its entrancing melody. Hearken 1 "It is not good that man should be alone." And now, after the lapse of ages, T. B. Hannaf ord blows His trumpet to all tho points of this Provincial District and sounds - the Bachelor and Widower Assembly,—Printed Circulars forwarded on reoeipt ot stamps. 296 L . Queen-street. . Amusements. jy/TASONIG HALL, ON EH UN GA. ' GRAND CONCERT BY THE MANUKAU ROWING Oitfß. . Assisted by a Few Friends. ■■ ' ON TUESDAY, 30tii • - Programme.—Part? i. ;: • Gloo, from " Oberon in Fairylaad "—CholK ' Solo, Selected—Mr Chambers. Duot."*-A-BC"-Mrs F. Hova.nl and Mr C. Taylor. Solo. " To-morrow "—Miss A. Coffer. Solo, "Killarney"—Mr L..McAlpia, .Solo, Selectpd—Mr SoweM, Violin Sold-Mr.E. Hulse. Gleft "Here in-Cool Grot"—Choir. ■ - • •" INTERVAL OF TEN MINUTKS. PART 11. Glee, "Awake, .SColian Lyre"—Choir. Solo, " Stirrup-Cup "- Mr C. Taylor, Solo, " Jessie's Dream "—Mrs Sewell. Duet, "How Sad to gay Faro woll "—Mr and Miss McAlpin. Solo, Selected—Miss Bishop. Duet, Soleeted—Mra Sowell and Miss Donald son. . • ■ Solo, Selected—Lady Amateur!' '".. ".■ " Glee, "Calm bo thy Slumbeis"—Choir' Finale, God Save tub Queen I •" Coo ductor-Mr C. Taylor. Accompanist, Mrs F. Howard. Secretary M.R. Club—James J. Sheldrio. : N.B.—Tho last Entertainment in tho .above ' ' hall. , ' Ono ol Hollls's 5-horso Coaohos will leave the Groyhound at 7 o'clock, returning after Enter tainment V . np HEA TR E ROYAL. TUESDAY, SEPT. 30.. COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TENDHRED TO . '. MRS BOY O E. pact i; THE WAITEMATA MINSTRELS IN THE CHAIRS. Overture and Oponlng Chorus..Minstrels Song. "Chiming Bells"..Mr J.M. Guildlne White"..MrH.Robertson •- ° Song, "The Old Homo".-.Mr R. W. SoeaU •* Comio Song, "She Winked at Me "..Mr H. Hargrave Song, "Leave Me not In Anger "..Mr J. Tren with' Comic Song, "Buckles on Her Shoes"..Mr C. Hanncken Song, "The Deep Sad Sea\.Mr W. George Comic Song, "Lucindah. at the WindahVMr T. Lcedham TABLEAU. ParTS. Selections.. Orchestra Song (Selected).. Mr K. W, Sceats Comic Song;" Tickling Mod ". .Mr H. Hargrave Ballad, '"Maid of Athens". .Mr W. Caradus Silver Shoe Danco. .Riley Bros. Bass Song. "A Father's Love ".. Mr A. Bartkty Gloe, "Soldier's Farewell "..Messrs Caradus, Trenwltli, Hannoken, and Bartloy Comic Song, "The Awful Little Bcrub"..Mr H. Robertson Part 111. Eihiopian Sketch, entitled, THE CROWDED HOTEL* Or, THE TRICKY NIGGER. Characters by tho Waiteniata Minstrels. T. LEEBHAM, SecIW.M. A UCKLAND SKATING CLUE BALL CHORAL HALL, 2ND OCTOBER, 1881. Visitors and Members may still obtain tickets on application to a member of the Conunittoe, iff, A.BIDINGB..-:•..'■■' Hon. Sepretary, Auokland, Sept 27,1884.'