SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

HIGH WATER^^t£&* & 8 UNSET.-Thls Evening, R3l SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, 4 50 MOON'S AGE.-Full Moon, 3r£, 8.16 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. ;" Columbia, schooner, Conway, from East Coast TO-DAY? Soucy Kate. sch. Lewis, from Toirua . Tbtm is Russell, s.s., Helander, from Napier

IMPORTS.

Per Atlantic, from Java—l,3Bo tons row sugar.

Inwards Coastwjsk.—Saucy Kato, from Talma, with 85,000 ft timber; Lagoon, from Rongltoto, with 30 tons stone; Waiteniata, Irom Whangapouo, with 20 pieces kauri junk.; Progress, from Whangapouo, with 2S,WUIU timber; Olive, from Port Charles, with 38,61ia. timber, Paka. from Toirua. with S'.kMft timber; Mercury, from Toirua, with 21,500 ft. timber; Bessie, from Whangaroi Heads, with 30 tons cloy. OtrrWARDS Coastwise.—Columbia, for Rus- Bll; Margaret for Takopuno; Lagoon, for Kangltoto; Weit_r.ata, for Mangawol; Pro fross, for Whonjapouo; Rose, for Barrier; 'akuondMorcury, forTalrus. T.io Ni?ontine LouisM ntgomery cleared at the Customs to-day for Kaipara. whither she will proceed in baling t. " The schoonor Waiapu Is announced to leave for Gisborne and woy ports on Thursday next.

The s.s. Thomas Russoll arrived from Kapler and Gisborne at 10 a.m. to-day. with 47 bead cattle, 302 sheep, and a small quantity of sun dries.

The s.s. Doric left Christchurch for Samoa on Saturday afternoon. With a full cargo, and also 18 saloon, 18 second cabin, and 79 steerage pas sengers.

The new steamer Clansman commences run ning this evening, when she will leave for Tauranga at 7 p.m. She will return in time to leave for Whongorcl on Wednesday at noon, and complete that trip so as to permit her to soil for Tnuranga again on Monday evening. The barque Atlantic which arrived from Java on Saturday afternoon, left Possarocom on Sept 3, passed through the Boly Strait seven days later. Boss Strait on the 17th of October, and made the Three Kings on the 25th of the same month. Tho passage was generally a boisterous one, and occupied 59 days.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Argylo, 8.5., McArthur, from Hokianga Rotorua, s.s., Anderson, from tho South DEPARTURES. Stormblrd, b.b.. Chambers, for the South Argyle, 5.8., McArthur, for Woltaro Tho as. Argylo arrived from Hokianga on Saturday evening with 228 sacks and 37 cases gum. 10 bales wool, 5.000 feet timber, and 90 cases mid packages. She left againfor Woltaro at 1 o'clock-to-day. The s.s. Rotorua arrived from Taranaki and Southern p,r_utSo.m. on Sunday, with tho following passengers:—Misses Duthio, Black noy, and Kemp, Mo-dames Duthio, Francis, Norman, and Carter, Messrs Aldertoo, Noylor, Norman, George, South, Chamberlain, Blea _ard, Nolan, Anderson, and lln steerage. She leaves again for the South at 9 o'clock to-mor row morning. Latest .train for passengers, 7.15.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

. ll_LEN.vir._E. this day.—Tho Wenona, barque, for Melbourne, with 350.000 feet of tim ber towed from Makarau, should sail to-day. Clifton, barque, and Sarah Mary, brlgantlae. ore alio loading. 11__d.., this day.—The Borealis and Marmlon sailed on Satii_lav. Ta Koi-cruij, this day. — Loading: Camllle and A noie Wilson.

Aratafd, ihis day. — Loaded: Clansman. Loading: t-llcananaAratapusch. Point Curtis, this day.—Loading: Klllarney, Port Albert, this day.—Loading: Claribei.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING,

Nbw Plymouth, tblßday.—Arrived: Storm, bird, from Onehunga, 6 a m. -

GisBOH-tB, this day.—Sailed: Waihora, for Auckland, 9 a.m. ." WaitahA, this day.—Sailed: Hannah Mokau, for Onehunga, 10.30 a.m.

Russell; this day. — Arrived; Waltara and WhangareL The former sails for Woltaro thia of ternoon, calling at Mongonui. :■'.'•

Dunediit, this day.—Arrived: Alceste, from New York. ~.-.

COMMERCIAL

- Evening Star Office, this day. Mb R. Arthur's Weekly "Repobt.—A very quiet week In the produce market. Pota toes overstocked; only buyers of small quanti ties at great reductlotis. But little cheese, bacon, and butter or fruit to ban-, A t_r de mand for furniture. Monday: Sale of jewellery, wat.lio", otc. The attendance was small, but little business could he done. Tuesday: Sale of household furniture at mart; a fair number present. . Bidding- was .rather lan guished, Btill a Rood business was done. Wed nesday: Sale of household furniture at o boarding-houso. Albert-street. The attendance was pretty good, and. fair prices were obtained. Thursday: Sale of household furniture, piano. . etc.. at Mrs Symond's, Hobson-street. It was well attended, and all sold at fair prices. Fri day: Market-day sole at Mart The attendance was not so largo as usual For poultry there wos small competition,, and high prices were ob tained. A eood 'quantity of new potatoes was entered, the greater part sold ot 5s 3d pier cwt.; old onos could not be cleared off at 3s per cwt. by the sack; some sold at _s per cwt. Bat few onions' were entered, these'sold at 2_d per lb. Nogoodcheeseentered.oryetbutter. But little demand for bacon and hams. Fowls, Is lOd to 3s 3d; chicks. Is; ducks, 2s 8d to 3s 3d ; geese, as; pigs. 10a 6d to lCs; pigeons 2*. - Old potatoes,-S to Is; new potatoes, 9s 2d to7s; carrots, Is 6d to 2s sd, onions, 2jd ; chcete, 3d to 6id; bacon, 2s to _Jd. Oats, Inferior, 2s; wheat, 3s 3d. to 3s id; sharps. 5s 6d; flour, £5 to £1110s; lemons, Is to Is ad; sugar, 2.1 dto SJd; tea, box, SOs to 21s; coffee. Is 2d; confectionery, Sd; white lead. 275; bran, 0s; chaff, 2b to 2s Sd; biscuits, _d to 6d. , -

Chief Post-office, Auckland

Mails will Close as under :— This Day. For Tauronga, Ohinemutu, and Opatikl, per Clonßuian, at 5 p.m. ' . ■ For RUBBOII, Kawakawo. Whongaroa, and Mongonui, per Wellington, at 5 p.m. For Whitlangl, Upper Mill, ana Talma, per Olenelg, at S p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. '. Tuesday, 4th Nov. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Rotorua, at 6 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, Matakana, and Warkwortb, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Russell, Kakakawa, Norfolk Island, and Noumea, per loua, at 3 p.m. • For Napier and Gisborne, per Thomas Rubscll. For W iiangarol Heads, Parua, Woipu, Whan-! garoi, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Macgrcgor, at 5 p.m. ForMangawol and Koiwako,perßuby, ato p.m. • ' Wednesday, sth Instant. For Coromandel, per Coromandel. atli,_oa.ni.. For Dunedin, etc., per Penguin, at 3 p.m. Per Waihora as follows ;- For China, Japan, and Continent of Europe, via Brindisl or Naples at 3 p.m. . . For Russell, Kawakawa, Australian Colonies, and United Klngdom.vla Suez and Bnndisi, .or Naples (per Orient steamer). For letters, prepaid and addressed, at _ p"m. For money orders, registered letter., ana newspapers, at3p.m. ~. „ , Late letters, for Sydney ond Molbourno only, ot 4.20 p.m. , ■ , i Mail will bo duo in London, on Tuesday, 23rd December. Tuesday, Uth Nov. Per Zealaadia, as follow: ' _ For Navigators Islands, Sandwloh Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Control, and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, ot 1 p.m. For Money ordore, registered letters and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of sir pence in addition to tho postage,, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the iteamer up to the time of sailing,. This mail will bo due in London on Satur day, December 20.

S. B. BISB. Chief Postmaster. Chief Poflt-ofiloe. Auckland.

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meeting-. Entertainments, Etc.

Novemder 3,1884.

Abbott's Opera Houbo — Miss Crawford's Comedy and Dramatic Company, 8 p.m. St Matthew's School-room—Concert, Recita tions by Mr Book, 8 p.m. Grafton Rood Wesleyon Sunday - school- Soiree, 6.30 p.m.

Toraperance Hall— Opening of District Lodge. 7.30 p.m. AJexandro-Btreot Bohool-room-Mr Harding's Lcoture on " Waste of Food," 7.30 p.m.

St. Luke's Baud of Hope Meeting, Romuora -7.30 p.m.

Freemasons' Hall, Princes-Bt. eot—Ara Lodge, 7.30 p.m.

Protestant Hall— City of Auckland Orange Lodge, No. 1. 7.30 p.m. Oaehunga Cricket Club — Hibernian Hotel. 7.30 p.m.

Births.

ABBOTT.— On Octobor 31st, at Romuora, the wife of 11. N. Abbott of a boh.

Marriages.

O'KKE- K-O'LEARY.-On Nov. 2, by the Rev. Father Woltor McDonald, In St. Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland, Michael W. D. O'Keefe, youngcit son of John O'Keefe, Cork Ireland, to Margaret O'Leary. youngest daughter of Patrick O'Leary, Cork, Ireland: both of Te Aroha. WILLIAMSON—WITT.-On October 3, il'-l.at the Registry Office, by the Roglßtror, h obert M. Witt, coach-painter, to Harriet, fourth daughter of the late George Williamson, to bacconist, of this city.

Deaths.

CARNEGY.—At Onehunga. on November 2, 1831, suddenly^ of heart disease. Kotherlne Bestrios. second and much-loved daughter of Colonel P. A. Carnegy, Madras Staff Corps; aged 21 years.-Knßlish (Cheltenham) papers please copy. COOK.-On November 3, 18_, at Northcoto, Richard Honry, In/ant son of Joseph Cook; , aged 1 year and 10 days. Funeral will toke place to-morrow (Tues day), at 3 p.m. Friends please accept this invitation. CLAYTON. —At Post-ofllce, Work worth, on Sunday, November 2, at 1 p.m., George Lionel, Infant son of H. R. and L. Clayton (grandson ot Mrs Cottingham, Newton, Auckland); aged 8 months. MARKS.-On November 3, at Mount St. John, William James Marks; aged 53. The funeral will leave his late residence on Tuesday, ot 3 p.m.

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

MONDAY. NOVEMBER 3, 1884.

For the muse that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needß resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we con do.

The motion for the second reading of the Property Tax Bill, which reduces the property tax bj one-half, was carried in the House of Representa tives last night. Major Atkinson, Sir George Grey, and Messrs Montgomery and Moss spoke strongly against the reduction, on th« ground that it mitigated the taxation on the wrong class, and would havo the effect of throwing upon the public debt liabilities incurred for current expenditure. That it would also be injurious to the credit of the colony to reduce taxation when the revenue has just exhibited a serious deficiency, and Parliament is authorising new loans of large magni tude^, we think,also undeniable. The Premier charged Sir George Grey with inconsistency in opposing the redac tion of a tax which he desires to abolish altogether; but the member for City East occupies, in this respect, a perfectly clear position. His object in advocating the re moval of the property tax is not to relieve the property and moneyed classes —which is the chief aim of the proposed reduction—but to bring taxa tion more directly upon land. The property tax is a land tax, although it likewise presses on improvements; it would, therefore, have been more in consistent for Sir George Grey to advo cate the reduction of that tax, in the absence of the substitute, than to retain its pressure .until the object he has in view can be attained. A large majority of the members of the present House are opposed to the land tax, and in reducing the property tax they are beat solely upon relieving them selves without lessening any of the heavy burdens placed upon the necessaries of life. The opponents of the property tax haye main tained that it is upon ,the masses of the people tJja bunieo ultimately falls. In a sense, that is Jrye of all taxation, and of the property j#s no more than of a land or ir_coi&£ to?.. Only an insignificant proportion of the property tax can be redistributed on the nott - property - holding working classes, and it touches them only in the measure that diminished income in the employing classes reaches down to the class that is secondarily dependent upon them for work. In. New ; Zea land, where the general standard of comfort is high, and the persons who are taxable under the Property Tax Act can well afford to contribute a higher quota to ffag St^te needs than their less fortunate fellow-colonists, a moderate property tax has riot proved a very serious burden. We hear Jittlg outcry from those who have to pay it, and whose savings or comforts &re diminished .hy its operation. There can, however, be no mistake about the poorest in the community paying Cus toms taxation, nor can it be doubted that the condition of New Zealand finance does not admit of a permanent reduction jn the taxation. The measure brought dp wn b_r the Govern ment, therefore, if carried through com mittee, will merely affprd temporary relief by heaping upiliabili-ies against a future day, to lje liquidated by 'some more oppressive fprm of taxation levied on the masses who have received nothing of the. large increment of value upon-"property benefitted by the loan expenditure of the Government.

Open ins the Museum on Sundays.

It has been finally resolve 4by the Council of the Auckland Museum and Institute to open to the public for three hours on each Sunday afternoon the Museum in Princes street, containing much that is calculated to interest and instruct. This decision, though it will be deplored by some, must be received with genuine satisfaction by the majority of our readers. Auckland has more of the ecclesiastical tone than any other colonial city, and it is doubtless on account of that preponderance that sho has been most conservative of tho privileges of the day of rost ; but even here thero has been for years past tho anomaly of crowds being allowed to read the novels of "Ouidii" and other works of fiction on Sundays, while those interested in Bcience and art were debarred from inspecting the paintings and the mineralogienl, zoological and other specimen, stored in the Museum. By the resolution now arrived at people of Puritanic strictness may beoffended; butthose who be lieve that the elevation of the masses is only to be attained by tho more general diffusion of knowledge, and that Sabbath desecra tion can best bo prevented by enlarging the means of legitimate relaxation on that day, will rejoico that liboral ideas have been allowed to rule in this matter. Tho letter in our Saturday's issue, descriptive of a Scot tish Sabbath, does not in the slightest par ticular exaggerate or misrepresent the mode of observing the day which still prevails _in remote parts of the strictly Sabbatarian " North Countree." Let anyone read that, and then ask himself whether it is well that the poor man's day of rest should be thus transformed into a sort of gloomy purga tory, whether the joyousness of youth and the inquiring spirit of manhood should! be curbed because of a wildly-mistaken notion of sanctity attaching to the day. It is just , a few weeks since an elder of a Presbyterian Church in Scotland which calls itself " Free " was deposed from his office because, forsooth, he took his walks abroad on the Sabbath, partly for tho benefit of his health, and partly to observe the beauties of the material universe, and "follow Nature up to Nature's God." It is this spirit wjjiich, by placing the ban of prohibition on rational and unobjectionable modes of spending tho Sabbath, drives men into vicious and idle practices which can bo pur sued in secret.

In writing to Mr G. P. Piorco, whose name headed the petition for opening the Museum, the Secretary to tho Institute explains that that petition was neutralised by another in opposition, signed by about an equal number of persons, and therefore the resolution of tho Council was arrived at from other reasons. Those he stated to be as fellows:—"(1) Several) ears ago, whon the present Mugeumßuildings were erected, an agreement was entered into with tho Government respecting tho management of tho Museum. Among other things, it was provided that the Museum should be opened on Sundays as soon as tho other musoums in the colony were so opened. It is well known that all tho other public museums are vow open on Sunday afternoons. (2) About three years ago a petition in favour of Sutiday opening was taken in hand by the lato Rev. S. Edger, and numerously signed. At that time the Council addressed a circular U all members of the Institute, with the object of ascertaining thoir views. About three-quarters of tho roplios received wore in favour of the opening, either im mediately, or as soon as fuuds wore avail able."

We cannot holp thinking It would have been better hod tho Council contented themselves with declaring thoir determina tion, and refrained from stating their reasons. Tho reasons, if wo can dignify th . m by such a name, Beem to bo that other musoums in tho colony oro open on Sundays, and that tho majority of the mombors of the Institute three years ago were in favour of opening our ifusoum as soon a? funds wero available. Because A, B, and C resolve upon doing or refraining from doing a certain thing, there is no sound reason why D should do or not do tho same thing. Still, it is hardly fair to look a gift horse in the mouth ; the conces sion has been freely made, and there is no need for cavilling about it. It is woll to remembor that it is to two men whom people chiefly spoak of as dead that tho public of Auckland are in debted ior tho liberty of visiting tho Museum on Sundays. Samuel Edger years ago led a movement to havo that institu tion opened on the day of rest, and Edward Costley devoted part of the fruits of h frugal life to providing the necessary money. Whilo we hear of the_ evil conse quences of the law of entail, it is pleasant to turn to this examplo of the beneficent re sults of " tho dead man's hand " actively operating in the affairs of lifo. The resolu tion to open tho Museum will not take effect for a few weeks, as certain alterations aro in progress ; but we anticipate that, whon it is opened, the attendance of tho public will bo such os to fully justify the action of the Council of the Institute.

The news that Khartoum had fallen, though not contradicted in so many words, virtually has the Ho given it by tlio intelli gence which wo publish to-day of on en counter between General Gordon and the rebels. From the cable despatches, it would appear that, Gordon had sallied out from Khartoum, attacked and routed part of tho Mahdf's forco, and captured a train of provisions. It is also reported that Lord VVolseley ho. arrived at Dongola, which is rather puzzling, as several days ago ho was stated to be at Ambukol, a place further up the river. The probable explanation is that a mistake has been mado in telegraph ing the name of the place reached prior to his arrival at Dongola.

An amicable settlement has been arrived at between the marine engineers and tho Northern Steamship Company, the second engineers having got the wages demanded by the Association, and a compromise has been effected regarding the salaries of first engineers.

"•Leo," "Nemo," and "Adam Bede" drew sweeps this afternoon in the presence of responsible committees. The results will bo made known through our advertising columns to-morrow. "A. WelleeleyV drawing is advertised to-day.

The matron of the old Hospital wishes to acknowledge tho receipt of a parcel of illus trated papers from tho Working Mon's Club. .

Messrs G. N. Brassey and Oliver Mays are .the only candidates so far for the representation of the Northeote riding in the Waitemata County Council.

We regret to learn that there is a good deal of truth in the complaints which nave recently been made regarding the dearth of employment for labouring men in Auckland. In proof of this, we may mention that a local contractor advertised the other day |pr thirty men, with the result .that over three hundred applied,. nearly all of them being .genuine labourers out pi work. The cause of this plethora of workers is ho doubt to be found in the large influx of men to this city from other parts of the colony. The Southern provinces have for a year back suffered from depression, and Auckland being reported to be prosperous, there has been a regular tide of immigration hitherward, which has temporarily glutted the market. There is, however, sufficient work to give employment to all if various municipal piojects were carried out; and jnyjew of'the distress which is imminent, jvc trust the City Council will, without delay, arrange to have some of the large contracts fy" contemplation started, The " unemployed, if _icy ejeist as we ore Informed in such large -numbers here,; have shown great moderation as" com pared with . the clamour indulged in by the Southern workmen, and this should entitle them to some consideration and secure them steady employment on public works. The weather is now suit able for the prosecution of all kinds of out door work, and with so much to do, and so many willing hands to do it, ,it wqul _ be a scandal to delay longer!

The Auckland Agricultural' and Pastoral Company's Cattle Show, which takes place at Greenlane on November Bth and 10th, promises to be quite as successful as pre yjiou.s shows. Entries closed on Saturday, and aye generally satisfactory. The ex hibits jn burses are not so numerous as they wore ius,t y__.r, but they include a superior class of animals. The total will bo about 100, and will iacl^de a largo number of splendid horses from, the Auckland Stud Company. The entries for cattle number between SO and 00, and include some line breed from Waikato. The dairy produce will bo an improvement on last year's collection, but the articles of local industry will be less numerous than before. The sheep exhibits are good, and the numbers of fowls and dogs entered are about equal to those at the previous Show. Judging will commence at 10 a.m. on SatiV/dny, and on both days special trains will be' run to the Show at reduced rates.' An eftott is 'hiiag made to induce the Volunteers to' hold their review on the Radl'course' oh the Monday, anpi, this if successful, would! of course, attract a very large number oi visitors to Ellerflle, '•■

A correspondent writes with reference to the now cars that were tried on the railway last weekr "Four of them were brought from Addiugton Works, and were all made in the South Island, but the other four w~ere partly made at Newmarket and partly at Wellington, all the iron-work being im parted from England. With the Addington ones, the iron-work was locally made,"

Another attempted suicide is reported from Dunedin. George Hartley Walker, news agent, South Dunedin, attempted to cut his throat on Thursday last, but the wound is a slight one, and it is expected that Walker will soon recover.

In tho crickot match between Holland's and I. Zinguii on Saturday, tho latter wore unfortunate enough to lose the services of their bowler (Smith) before play com menced. Owing to the lumpy state of tho ground behind the wickot, a ball rose and hit him full in the eye, giving him a very ugly blow, and quite disabling him from further ploy. •

At tho K.M. Court on Friday, a case brought by the Olticiul Assignee against a porson named Burrell had to bo adjourned in consequence of tho non-attendance of a witness named Thomas Holland, late of the firm of Holland and Fortzer. Tho Magistrate ordered a summons to issue calling upon him to show cause next Thurs day why his contumacy should not bo punished.

Mr Woodward's entertaining Japanese Troupe performed for the la3t time in Auckland on Saturday evening at tho Theatre Royal. There was a very large house, and tho more remarkable of tho per formances wore gratifying to the auditory.

On Saturday a handsome pleasure boat, built to tho order of Mr I .arco, of the Masonic Hotel, North Shore, was launched from the yards of Mr Logan, the builder, To-day her sailing- capabilities were tested by Mr Duder and other friends, who wont on a cruise round Waiheko.

In addition to the cricket matches re ported on the* fourth page of this isauo, a match took place betwoen Auckland Gas Company ana Winks and Hall's Clubs, in which tho formor scored 9S and the latter 81.

A man named John Donald, connected with a survey party, mot with a painful ac cident near Mongonui last week. He had put a cartridge into the barrel of a broach loading gun with the object of blowing a rag out, when the gun burst and mutilated his hand severely, It was found necessary to amputate tho forefinger, and the wound is now healing rapidly.

At a mooting of tho Seamen's Union, held on Saturday night, several claims in con nection with the Into strike were paid, and a levy of £1 was made on each member who had been in employment, to bo payable at tho end of tho month, dating from, com mencement of the strike.

Particulars of Saturday's cricket matches appear on tho fourth page cf this issue.

Tho Saturday night popular ontertain ment in the Temperanco Hall on Saturday night was fairly attonded. Mr Anderson, tho Chairman, presented a first-class pro gramme which was excellently rendered in all its parts, and was highly and deservedly applauded. The duet by Mrs Reid and Mr Johnstone, songs by Mosdames Reid mid Cann, would have done credit to pro fessional singers. Tho songs by Misses Arnold, Edmonds, and Karanogh, de manded encores, which were responded to. Songs by Messrs Burns, Burtiinghum, John stone, Duklow, and Wilkos wore well re colv.d, but timo did not admit* of oncoros. Tho recitation, "Somebody's Darling," by Miss Longbottom, and "Tho Good Templar," by Mrs Andorson, wero gems of elocution. Tho mooting closed by Binging tho National Anthem.

Tho post-oillco and money order statistics for tho quarter onding 30th Soptomber last givo tho following figures for tho four prin cipal cities of tho colony :— Money order transactions : Auckland — Orders issued, £26,130 13s 10d; orders paid, £26,285 IBs ■Id. Duncdin-Issued, £"20,569 16s 4d; paid, £--5,100 lis Id. Wellington—lssued, £18,503 3s Od; paid, £10,236 15s lid. Christchur.il—lssued, £16,095 9s 4d ; paid, £15,29114s 3d. Post-oilioo revenue: G.P.0., £13,550 8b 6d. Auckland, £5,738 9s 7d ; Chrißtchurch, £5,485 Is 7d; Dunedin, .5,226 19b 4d, From this it will be seen that Auckland stands at tho head of the list both for money order transactions and post-offico revenue.

The Beresford-street Church choir, as sisted by several friends, have for some time past had in rehearsal a considerable portion of Moudelssohn's sublime oratorio "St. Paul." The practice on Thursday night was a great success, and there was a good orchestra, oomppeod of soveral of our leading instrumentalists, The concert is to bo held in the Beresford-street Congre gational Church on Thursday next, Novem ber Oth, at 7.30 p.m., when a chorus of from 50 to 00 voices, and an orchestra of about 20 porformers will occupy the organ chamber rocently erected. To add to the interest of the music, the Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., will narrate the leading events In the lifo of "St. Paul" with which the oratorio deals. The prico of tho tickets have been fixed at ono shilling, in order that this musical treat may be enjoyed by tho many, and they may be obtained at tho several places mentioned in the advertisement pub lished elsewhere. No doubt the Church, which has boon considerably enlarged, will be crowded on this occasion, and thus aug ment the Organ Fund.

The denizens of the western suburb must be patient and long-suffering to quite a phenomenal degree. Morning and evening the groat majority of them have to walk to and from town by way of the single foot path which Patteson-street boasts. Yet, despite this fact, the city authorities drove them last woek to the roadway by heaping up loose earth to a height of four and a-half feet in front of some new shops which are being built for Mr Theo. Cooper. This oc curred in the wot weather, and, as a result, travellers had to describe a circuit in the Blush of the roadway so as to roach the foot path on the other side of the obstruction. As if, however, this nuisance was not enough to disturb the equanimity of the Jobs of Ponsonby, the Coun cil employes have now started to fill in to a similar height in front of some other new shops a little furthor on along the same footpath. This utter disregard of public convenience and comfort Is really scandalous, and would not be tolerated for a moment in any other town of the colony. Tbo interests of the public must.be very lightly esteemed when they can bo so roadily ignored for the benefit of one or two property-owners.

The " Church Gazette " for November is to hand, and, as usual, contains a largo quantity of interesting matter. Of the articles, the continuation of "Reminiscences of Archdeacon Brown and Early Missionary Life " will most take the attention of old Church members. Not loss interesting, however, to the bulk of readers and thinkers of the present day is the second instalment of " Gleanings of Christian Evidences;" whilst the portion of Mr Barnott's papers on' 'Church Music," treating of "The Importance of Music Allied with Religion and the Secret of its Power," will be sure to command atten tion. The r^Bt ol'the issiife"is 'taken up with local diocesan news, all of an interest ing character— " The Breakfast to Tawhiao at Bishop's Court," " The Welcoming of Him at Orakei by Paul Tuohere," " The Quiet Morning,'' "The Church Meeting" in the Choral Hall, and " The Choral Festival" at St. Matthew's, with last, but by no means least, an account of the organising secretary's work at Hokianga and Russell. There is a very large and im portant supplement issued with this num ber, containing the Bishop's address and a resumd of the business transacted at the last Synod session, together with the re ports and accounts of the various boards and commissions.

A cable message which we published on Friday stated that the British Government had resolved to ','piihish the murderer!-'of Bethel, and to expel ojl'marauders' from BechuanUa'ud." This' announcement is somewhat obscure to the m_jority of readers so.it is necessary to explain what'is meant. The Boers of f the Transvaal have for some time carried on aggressive acts against the Bechuanas, a' tribe df _taf_rs among whom British missionaries have long been labour ing. The English Government, in con junction with the Cape Governments, held a conference with the Boer deputies, when a Convention was signed defining the boundaries between the Transvaal and Bechuanaland. This Convention the Boers have since ignored, parties of them going on marauding expedi tions into Bechuanaland, apd a num ber have settled on t^e territory and pro posed to form a. now republic under the name of Stellaland. This has led to aetata of chronic disturbance between the Boor in vaders and the Bechuanas under the chief Montsoria, and in a skirmish between the opposing factions an Englishman named Christopher -Bethel lost his life. ' The Bechuanas being under British protection in terms of the Convention, the Govern ment are only doing their duty in seeing that the murder of Mr Bethel is punished, and the marauding Boers expelled from the territory.,, The Boers are quarrelsome and stubborn,, and it may be necessary to send a British force before they are brought to terms.

Wo are requested to state that tho dinner arranged to bo given to Mr T. Bracken at the Clarendon Hotel, prior to his departure for tho South, has been post poned from to-night till tomorrow night.

A very interesting children's service was hold yesterday afternoon in St. Sepul chre's Church. There was a goodly pro cession of children, all neatly dressed, and some with flowers in their hands. The march from the old school-house, Symonds strect, to the church in Kyber Pass was a pretty sight. An instructive address suit able to the young was delivered by Rev. J. K. Davis, M.A.

Tho charges of "being absent with out leave," preferred against six seamen from the Thomas Rusiell, were withdrawn at tho Police Court this morning, the Kamo Coal Company having agreed to the terras of the Federated Union and accepted a cheque for £17 14s in consideration for any loss they may have incurred during the late strike,

There are 107 newspapers in the colony, Of these, 47 are published dally, 12 tri weekly, 23 bi-weekly, S3 weekly, 1 fort nightly, and 31 monthly.

The Theatro Royal service was well at tended last evening. Dr. Kenderdine, President of the V.M.C.A., occupied the chair. Interesting addresses were dolivered by Revs. Jas. Dollow, from Whangarei, and H. Brooke, from Dargaville.

To the Editor: Sir,—Acaso ef sacrilege occurred in the English burying-ground, Symond-strcet, since Sunday fast, by steal ing a glaßs of flowers off a child's grave iately inteisied. These heartless crimes should be severely punished. lam willing to give a handsome reward on conviction of tho thief.—l am,' etc., Mrs Joshph Clabkh, Alexandra-street.

Tho following awards were made on Saturday afternoon in respect of the Christ mas card competition, instituted and carried out under.the auspices of the Auck land Society of Arts;—lst prize, £5, Frank Wright; 2nd prize, £3, Miss K. Ridings; 3rd prize, £2, Mrs Hetley. A special prize of £1 was awarded to Miss Fripp. The competitive cards will be on view free to tho public on the afternoons of Thursday and Friday next, between two and six, in the southern anteroom of the Choral Hall.

On Saturday night there was a large attendance at Abbott's Opera House to witness the sensational play of " Time and Tide." The piece is somewhat loosely con structed, tho incidents not hanging to gether well; but this is atoned for by wealth of incident of the "blood arid murder" type. Miss Crawford and her company did well with the materials at their hand—the part of Clement Morris being ably playod by Mr Shannon, that of John. Barjohn by Mr Teece, and that of Mildred Barjobn by Miss Crawford herself. These aro tho principal characters, but Mr Foley, us Toby Mapletoft, a "much married" individual, and Mr Hagan as Amos Ingleden, the "moral" attorney, deserve notice for their clever impersona tions. There was a little jerkiness in the action, consequent upon it being a first production ; but that fault will have dis appeared tonight, no doubt, when "Time ana Tide " is to be reproduced.

To tho Editor : Sir,—l would like to say a few words on the unemployed question, if you would bo kind enough to insert It in your paper. I think it is the effect of too much immigration. Auckland has always got over the-difficulty. She has had the gum-fields to fall back upon, but they are pretty well played out. Very few but exports or old hands can make a living at It. I don't understand why such a distinction should bo made between men. Government contractors might put any man, old or young, applying tor a job, on, and when there are any vacancies, and pay him according to his labour. If be is no good for the work, discharge him. If contractors will not adopt such a principle of fair play, tho Government or Council should do tho work themselves. Is it right for tho Government to tax the working man for immigration ? For whose benefit is it T —Yours, 4c, Working Mas.

Athletic sports were held at Wesley College, Three Kings, on Saturday, No vember Ist, and resulted as follows <—100 Yards Handicap—Latimer (scratch), l; Davis (2 yards), 2; Wallace (scratch), 3. Cock Fight—No entries. Maori Proba tioners' Race (150 yards) —No entries. Long Jump (running)—Latimer, 10ft. Oin, Sack Race (50 yards)— Wallace, l ; John, 2; Latimer, 3. Pakeha Probationers' Race (100 yards)—No entries. High Jump (run ning)—Latimer, sft. 4Jin. Siamese Race (100 yards)—Lawry and Wallace, 1 ; John and Phillip, 2. Ordained Ministers' Race (100 yards)—No entries. Ladies' Race (75 yards)—A. Watkin, 1[ L. Watkin, 2; Connelly, 3. Quarter Mile Handicap- Wallace (4 yards), 1; Latimer (scratch), 2 ; Davis (0 yards), 3. Hop, Step, and Jump (running) — Latimer, 40ft. 6in. Hurdle Race (120 yards)—Latimor, 1; Dawson, 2 ; Davis, 3. Blindfold Race (50 yards) -Daw son, 1; Lawry and Moore, tie. Pole Jump —Latimer, John, and Dawson (equal), Bft. Jin. All-comers' Race (100 yards)- Green wood, 1 ! Appleby, 2. Tug of War- Phillip's side. Consolation (100 yards)— Moore, 1 ; John, 2; Elemus, 3.

Mr Albin Villoval delivered, before the French Literary Soolety, on Saturday even ing, his second and concluding lecture upon "The Girondists." It was a highly inter esting and eloquent discourse, and was lis tened to with rapt attention. In conclud ing his sketch of the overthrow of the party cf the Gironde, the lecturer said that throughout the narratlvo ho had re mained closely faithful to history. Those who had made of the Girondists mar tyrs' sacrificed to the fury of blood thirsty men had simply fabricated a sentimental romance, Those who had presented them as traitors had fallen into the opposite exocss. The truth was that they lost and destroyed themselvos by their inconsistency, by their frivolity, and by their excessive presumption. Sincere re publicans they were, certainly, but demo crats never, and in the tempest which was raised by the powerful breeze of demooracy they perished, killed by themselves—by their own acts. It was not, however, to be concluded that he did not admire these young men of talent—the pioneers of tho French Revolution, but as he knew that the Girondists had always been with the martyr's aureole on the faith of authors whoso wish had only been to produce a feeling of sentimentality, he had thought that the expression of a contrary opinion might not be without interest. An ani mated debate ensued, in the course of which Mr Vllleval was warmly complimented upon his lecture, while his views met with some opposition. The arguments thus adduced were answered by Mr Villeval at some length. It was determined that the Society's next concert should take place on the22iidinst. ' '" ■ ' "r ' '. ' *

The memorable tuid victorious tour of ,the New Zealand footballers to New South Wales during thd past season has"'been commemoiated by ihe preparation df a number of silver medals for the members of the triumphant team. 0„ Saturday after noon Hi-'Wbrslu^.'tliO Mayor (Mr W.' R. VVaddel), in the Domain pavilion, publicly presented' the Auckland members of the toam with their medals, and in doing so took occasion to make a few complimentary remarks to' each of 'the recipients. To Mr G.-Carter he said that ho had been in formed that he was'thß oldest player in the city, and had represented his province with much credit on many occasions as a fine all-round" player. To genial Tim O'Connor he said that he-had boon told that ho 'Was a member of' the Auck land Football Club, "and one' of" tho best forward players in New Zealand— that he had represented Auckland on several occasion-. He hoped that he would long continue to excel in this manly game. In this connection His Worship made allusion to the lamented'death of Mr 'Raper,: a prince among footballers, and also said that he was'hot surprised that the New* ?ea landers' battle-cry of " Ake, ake, akd, kia'kaha" had struck terror into their opponents after hearing it given by the five Aucklanders on their1 return froih Sydney. In presenting Darby Ryan with his medal, His Worship said that lie was a member of the Grafton Football Club, and one of the finest three-quarter back players in the colonios. He had heard of many occasions upon which "Darby's" vigour had been the admiratian of all. To Mr Lecky (also a member of the Grafton Foot ball Club) he said that he was a young player, and notwithstanding his youth he had represented Auckland on several occa sions, and by his hard forward play had always been in the thickest of the fight; Of Mr J. A. Warbrick (of Tauranga), who was not present, His Worship said that he had heard he was perhaps the best all-round player in the Golony. He had played for Auckland on many occa sions, and once against his province. All that he could how do was to ask the Secre tary to the Association to convey to Mr Warbrick his best .wishes, and that he might at all limes continue to sustain the proud position of being such a fine play.er. At the call of Mr O'Connor, the footballers gave three cheers for His Worship, winding up with their " war-cry."

Up to 2.30 this afternoon Professor Swallow had not succeeded in obtaining bail. Ho was consequently sent up to Mount Eden in the "Black Maria" along with a miscellaneous assortment of drunks, " vans.," etc. ,

The business at the Auckland Parliamen tary Union to night includes the adjourned debate on the Plurality of Votes Bill, tho second reading of the Lands Bill, Railway Construction Bill, and of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act Amendment Bill.

Wo are glad to learn that the Chairman of tho Chamber of Comnieroo is moving in the matter of direct steamers for Auckland, he will at once take steps to call our im porters and exporters together. The attempt to isolate such an important port as Auckland should be met with business like firmness, not bluster. Combined action will produce the desired result.

Stock and sharemarket to-day :— Business done ; Bank of New Zealand (sales), £21 7s 6d ; New Zealand Shipping, 60s Mining : Cambria, 4s; buyers, 3s lOd. Ivanhoe, 4s Id, 4s Gd ; Darwin, 4s 3d, 4s. •

Tho Northern s.s. Company's Clansman, fcrTauranga, and Wellington, for Russell, will leave at 7 this evening. A paragraph in Saturday's issue announcing their de parture on Tuesday was erroneous.

The births in tho Auckland district for the'month of October, 1884, were 210, of which 108 were in tho borough. The deaths were 73, of which 43 were in the borough. Marriage certificates issued were 55, of which 24 were solemnised in the Registrar's office.

It was the Arch Hill Brick and Tile Com pany, and not the Auckland as formerly stated, the meeting of which lapsed for wont of a quorum. . The meeting of the Auckland Brick and Tile Company is to be held shortly.

Mr J. P. Macdonald, the well-known theatrical manager, is now arranging for a New Zealand tour with Mr John F. Sheri dan and his "Fun on tho Bristol" Com pany. Whenever the genial " Mac " takos up a thing, the public may feel sure itisAl of its kind, and hence we are not surprised to learn that Mr Sheridan has been drawing large houses for eleven weeks in Melbourne, ana is pronounced one of the best Irish comedians that has ever appeared in these colonies. We will shortly have more defi nite news of tho arrangements for the New Zealand tour.

A social gathering was given on Saturday evening to the employes and immediate friends of Mr W. n. Fenton, the well known hatter, to celebrate the admission of Mr Henry Young as a partner in the busi ness. Mr Winter, in graceful terms, pro posed " The Health of the New Firm," and tho toast was duly honoured. Mr W. H. Fenton, in responding, said that Mr Winter was the first man in Auckland who entered hi. shop and gave him an order for a regular " tile. He thought, in these days, that tho order paved the way to future pros perity, ana that although .winter had arrived, it was but the advent of a glorious summer. As to tho partnership, he had come to the conclusion, from a professional view of the situation, that two crowns were better than ono, and that the firm would take a new lease of life by getting Young. A word of praise was due to his workmen, who had always "worked for bim like hatters." Mr Young also responded. Tho other toasts wore:—"Mr Charles Fenton (fore man) and the Employda," proposed by Mr J. r, King, and responded to by Mr C. Fenton, Mr Vincent (oldest workman), and Mr W. Nairn (oldest apprentice, although now a journeyman); "The Visitors," pro posed by Mr W. H. Fenton, responded to by Mr Stephens, Mr Henderson (Roselyn Mills), ana Mr Sheen (Kaiapoi Mills); " Successful Contractors," proposed by Mr W. Vaile, and responded to by Mr Pierce Lorrigan; "The Ladies" and "The Press."

A Katti.ksnakb'h Bite.—Tho quick venom of tho rattlesnake has not killed so many people is the more insidious but deadly poison found In the air of foul rooms. The aeration of the blood by tho lungs becomes Impossible some times, and the foiling health, growing weak ness, and loss of appetite are harbingers of ap proaching death. For'such coses Hop Bitters we the potent and all-powerful remedy to drive all fevers out of the system, purifying the blood, and giving a new and happy lease of life. Notice

Tho anniversary soiree of tho Presby terian Church Of St David will be held to morrow evening in St. Sepulchre's School-room, Symonds-street. A capital programme has been prepared for th_ occasion, tnotudtng tea at _ 30. Addresses by ministers and friends, and selections of music by tho choir.

The opening entertainment of the session of St. Matthew s Literary and Debating Society will be held this ovoolng, in the schoolroom, consisting of musical and elocutionary pieces by members of the ebolr, and the well-known and talented Mr Book, the proceeds in aid of the School Restoration Fund. The pn gramme Is vory choice, and sufficiently attractive to fill the room.

Messrs Garratt Brothers have dissolved partnership as per notice in another column. Tho promises will be closed prior to great clear ing sale. The stook Is largo, and- no doubt bar gains will be announced.

The Hobson corps undergo monthly Inspection at tho Drill-shed this evening at 7.50 sharp. Members absent from this parade are liable to a fine of __L Numbers of rifles Wilt be taken.

A. meeting will bo held in the Remuera Presbyterisn Church this evening to inaugurate a Band of Hope, which adu'ts may join. Rev. Peter Mason, convener, of tho Presbytery's Committee for Promoting Temperance, Mr Solomon Hemus. and others, will address the mooting. Rev. G. B. Monro will preside. The adults of Uie congregation are specially Invited in addition to tho young people.

On Sunday next tho anniversary services of tho Aluxandra-trect Primitive Methodist Sunday-school will bo held. As tho ordinary Sunday evening congregation nearly fills the Church, the teachers have wisely secured the Opera House for tho evening service. For full portioulars see advertisement.

How to Get Sick.—Expos;) yourself day and night, sit too mv h without exercise, work too hard without rest, doctor all tho time, take all the vile nostrums advertised, and then you will want to know

It will be seen by advertisement olsewhere that a conversazione of members of the Auck land Society of Arts and their friends will be held In the Choral Hall on Wednesday evening next. The programme comprises a select con oort under tho direction of Mr Knox, and a limelight exhibition of some of tho choloest pictures of the New South Wales Art Gallery. The Christmas Card competitions will also be on view during the evening in tho anto-room.

BewlngJMachtnea the best.—D. 8. Chambers Everybody should try Teutenberg _ Ger main's Extract of Soap.—Crow there Buildings, W .llealey-strcet East

Notice.—We beg to remind our customers that our office Is removed from Queen-street to our now yard at the junction of Customs and Hobson-stroots. and hope by strict attention to their wants, and keeping a good stock of hy draultcsholl, and coral limes, sand, pipes. Sec, to merit a fair share of the trade. It Is Import ant to U9O limes when fresh. Our plant being large, we can grind it as required, and it Is sold at onco.—JonN Wilson Se Co, Customs-street West, Auckland —(Advt.]

BANQUET TO AUSTRALIAN AGENTS GENERAL.

Addresses on Anglo-Colonial Topics.

(BY CABLE,— COPYRIGHT.)

{Received November 3—ll a.m.) London) November 2. TnE several Agonts-Genoral were enter tained at a banquet by the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce. In the course of their remarks Sir Dilloa' Bell, Sir Saiil Samuel, and Sir Arthur Blyth eulogised Plymouth as a port of departure for emigrants, and Mr J. F. Garriok, Agent- General for Queensland, promised to re consider the -claims of Plymouth in this respect vith regard to* the shipping of emigrants for Queensland. ' Sir F. J). Bell and-Sir Saul Samuel made special refer* ence to the immense trade that bad sprung up between Plymouth' 'and the colonies, and Mr Murray Smith also alluded to the elastic character of .lie jjrotecforate estab lished over New Guinea. Earl Morloy pre sided at the banquet.

OPENING OF THE BOATING SEASON.

r TnE opening of the boating season took place on' Saturday afternoon, by a pro cession of rowing boats under the auspices of the Rowing Association. It wasnbt a groat success,' several of the large clubs being quite unrepresented. The* procession formed at 3 p.m., and went over the course defined in our last issue, the order being, scullers, gigs, whaleboats, canoes. Pon sonby Rowing Club was very largely repre sented by 2- gigs, 3 whaleboats;. and 1 scu,Uer, making a total of 29 rowers. Waite mata Boating Club had 2 whaleboats and 1 sculler (E, Bailey), who led the proces sion. St. George's Rowing Club had 2 whaleboats, and. the Rob Roy Canoe Club had 20 boats out, so that the total' number of rowers was 74. Auckland, Nortji Shore, and West End Rowing Clubs, also the Naval Brigades,. were totally unrepre sented.

THE V.R.C SPRING CARNIVAL

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Meliiouk.e, this day. It was very dull this morning, and nothing sensational took place. Lord Wilton went round the course in grand style in 2mins. 38. ecs. Bonnie Bee did a serviceable gallop at three-quarter pace. Vergy went twice round splendidly. ' In the Cup betting, Bargo, Tremando, Hilltop, Lord Wilton, and Ronnie Bee are at 100 to 3 to 100 to 4 taken, being backed for small amounts according to their run ning. The Plunger or Malua should furnish the Cup winner—the former for choice. Lord Wilton, Bonnie Bee, Merrimu, and Anchorite aro the best outsiders.

By Favo winning the Hotham Handicap, the ring wero heavy losers. Newstead, the winner of the Maribyrnong Plate, was backed by his owner for LIO,OOO.

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Melbourne, this day,

The following is the latest betting on the Cup :—Malua, 7 to 1 ; The Plunger,' 7 to 1; Hastings, 12 to 1; Off Colour, 14 to 1 ; Vergy, 30 to 1; Blink Bonny, 20 to 1.

Bargo's defeat in the V.R.C. Derby is a severe blow to the public, for he has been their idol for some time past, and in local circles during the last few days scarcely anything else would go down. The pre vious performances of Rufus show that as a two-year-old he ran three times. At the Caulfield Summer Meeling ho ran second to Reginald for the Juvenile Stakes, and at the V.R.C. Autumn Meeting won the Nursery Handicap, 0 furlongs, with Bst in the saddle, but in his other essay was unplaced. He was made favourite for the Caulfield Guineas, but owing to tho heavy state of the course, was unable to show his true form anddidnotßecureaplace. Rufus is a son of King of the Ring and Princess Alice (not the dam of King's Own), and is related to the Haricot, Irish Stew, and Fryingpan family. Hiitona.

C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

CimiSTCUUBCir, this day,

Training Notes.

The weather was beautifully mild this morning, and somo good work was indulged in. Necklace did steady exorciso for mile and a-half. Wapiti went once round, when Water King joined him, and the pair cov ered three miles steadily. Tasman and Johnny Faulkner had,the usual three-mile swoat, and Trenton and Rubina did half pace work. Talebearer and Fusilier went round three times steadily, and Tim Whilller (in sweaters) went three miles strong. Iko covered two miles at half jfoce, and then did a mile fast. Carlton and Puck went two miles at half speed. Liverpool, Welcome Jack, and Vanguard (all with rugs on) did a strong gallop, and Oudeis (stripped) went a similar distance at half pace. Wiza _ and Miss Fiatcolt went once round steadily. The Poet and Minerra covered three miles at three-quarter speed. Whitbach and Ugly Buck sweated twice round, The Shah and Hanlan did half a mile fast, Nemosis (in clothing) wont twice round, the last time accom- Sanied by Patrician at half pace. Black .ose (in sweaters) went three miles strong,

The Betting Market,

A good deal of business was done on Saturday night on the Now Zealand Cup. Sir Bodivere was the first backed, 500 to 40 being laid in one hand, but shortly after wards he receded in price, and a few hundreds were booked at 100 to 2 and 3. The cause of his decline in. the market ro suddenly was tho backing of his stable companion Iko, who was supported to win nearly 1,000, at 100 to 7,' and from that ho went to 100 to 10 offered. Enquiries were also made about July, who had a few hundreds booked against him" at 100 to 6 and 8. Vanguard has advanced to 4 to 1 ; Sou'wester, to IjOO to 14 ; Tim Whifller, Lady Evelyn, July, to 100 to 10 ; Tasman, to 100 to (i ; Lady Emma, to 100 to 0. Johnny Faulkner has receeded to 100 to 8 ; Necklace, to 100 to 7 ; Salvage, to 100 to 5 ; Trenton, to 100 5 ; Turquoiso and The Poet, to 100 to 2.

Derby.—Liverpool, 0 to 4; Trenton, 5 to 2; Lady Evelyn, 4to 1.

Thp Musket -Wai-iti colt was backed to win tho Welcome Stakes for n small amount ait 2 to 1 ; after which 7 to 4 was tho best offer. 100 to 10 was also taken about Hermitage. Wizard is quoted at 3 to 1; Stoneyhurst at 3to 1; Lady Gertrude at 4 to 1.

Canterbury Ccp.—Welcome Jack, 2 to 1 ; Tasman and Liverpool, sto 1; Trenton and Lady Evelyn, 0 to I; Lady Emma, Nelson, Black Rose, and Necklace, 10 to 1; the rest, 20tol.

Chmstohubch, Noon.

The half-crown stand on the racecourse was destroyed by fire this morning, and the shilling stand bad a very narrow escape. Some workmen had left a fire in a stove, and it is believed the south-west gale of this morning blew embers on to a quantity of inflammable material*! lying about. They >vere insured for £sto iti the Union Office.

Wellington R.C. Spring Meeting.

Wellinotrn, this day.

The following weights for the Wellington Racing Club's Spring Meeting (first day) have been declared by Mr J. O. Evett:—

Flying Stakes Salvage, 9etMb; Minerva, Bstl2lb; Speculation. Bst 111b; Consul. Bst 101b; The Slave. Bst 41b; Ktagask, Bst 31b; Pearl Bst; Ugly Buck. 7st 121b; Main Boom, 7»t 101b; Laurol, 7st 81b; Wltlora 7»t8lb; Kollo, 7st 01b; Marksman, 7st 51b; Misdeal, 7st 21b ; Abraham, Gst 51b; Dynamite, 6st.

Horr Pauk Spkinq Handicap .-Salvage, 9st 61b; Leonora, 9_t 21b; Poet, Bst 71b; Adminis trator, Bst 61b; Pilgrimage, Bst 51b; Normonby, Bst 41b ; Minerva, Bst 81b; Speculation, gst 21b; Kefrlcerator, 7et 12; Bayard, 7Bt lllb; Kinga«k, 7st lllb; The Slave, 7Bt 101b; Pearl, 7st 101b; BUck Hose, 7st 101b. Ugly Buck, 7st9lb; Laurel, 7ot 61b, Marksman, 7st 51b; Armourer, 7st 31b; First Wator. fist Mb; Last Cbance. 6st Jib; Christina, Oat 31b; Roman, Cat

, Guano Stand Handicap.—Salvage, 9st 71b: Admialstrator, Jst 71b; Minerva, 8s 61b; Pilgrim age, Bst 61b; Normanby. Bst 41b; Consul. Bst 31b; Speculation, Bst 21b; Klngask, 7st 121b; The Slave, 7st lllb; Pcnrl,7st lllb; Ugly Buck, 7st 101b; Pasha, 7st 81b: Witlora, 7st 81b; Laurel, 7st 7lb; Markman, 7st 31b; First Water, Gst lllb, Laßt Chance, 6st 91b; Waxy, 6st; Swordsman, 6st; Dynamlto, 6st

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before H. G. Both Smith, Esq., R.M.) Drunkenness.—Seven persons were punished for this offence.

ABBATJLT.—George Creswick, alias Yorkey, was charged with assaulting E len Dower, by striking heron the head with a stone on the 2nd instant.—Mr Dufaur appeared for complaiuant, and stated the case. The prisoner went to Mr Dower's house, asking for money; Miss Dower went out, hearing words botween prisoner and Mr Dowor. Prisoner immediately struok Miss Dover with *a stone, which caused the blood to flow.—George Dower, boatman, gavo evidence; he know the prisoner, and had formerly occasionally omployed him. He had no money on Saturday evening, and prisoner struck him ■on the chin. He then threw stones, and one struck his daughter. She had not been well since.—Ellen Dower deposed to being struck with a stone (produced); One hit- her on tho head, and another on -the shouldor.—By Mr Dufaur: Saw prisoner throw the stones.—To prisoner: Did not hear father csll you. a loafer.—Constable Bernard arrested the prisoner on Saturday night, i He was under the influenco of drink.—Prisoner made a brief dofence.!.Sentenoe, 14 days' imprisonment. Vagrant.—John Smith was charged with having no visible, lawful moans of a livelihood. Prisoner had beenromanded several times for the purpose of testing his sanity.—Sergeant Pratt informed His Worship that he had not .yet received the result of the medical examina tion,—Remanded until Wednesday. , L&hceny. — James Andrews was charged with stealing five umbrellas, value 48s, tho pro porty of Thomas McMoßter, draper, &c —Pri soner pleaded guilty.,—Constable O'Brien deposed that' prisoner was offering the umbrellas at Is 6d each; ho said he purchased the articles very cheap o_T"Cheao Jack." in the Auckland (Market.—Sentenced to two months' with hard labour.

Seamen's Strike.—The seven seamen from the Thomas Russell appeared in answer, to chargos of being absent without leave.—Mr Cotter in. defence.—Mr < Button appeared for thei captain, and informed the; Court that the matter had been amicably arranged and he: iwould ask for a withdrawal of tho charges.—Mr Cotter offered no objection and the men were discharged. 111-treating a Horse.—The charges of ill treating two horses against John Keir wore roinanded until Thursday.—Mr Brassey for tho Society, and Mr Goorge in defonce. YOUNO Tm-VBS.—Alfred Holt. John Jones', Michael Sullivan, and Albert and John Wingato were ohargetl with a series of larcenies from shops—viz., 22s Gd from a draper's shop in Pon sonby; lis from tho till of J. J. Wal. h, tobac conist; and Cs from John McCanol.—Prisoners pleaded guilty.—Constable Carroll an _Bted the boys. Two of them were notorious j oung thieve*. Ho found 23s upon thenL-Constablo Hobson also gave evidence.—Mrs Sullivan, a decently dressed woman, .aid she was sorry for her boy. Ho had been working for Mr Craig. Ho was 10 years old. Latterly bo seemed to have got into bad company.-Constable Hutch.son said ho had known Mrs Holt, a widow, for 9 yeais. She was a hard-working, respectable woman.— His Worship discharged Holt and Sullivan with a caution, and ordered Jones and.the two Win gates to prison for a month, having been fre quently convicted and lot off. \

PARLIAMENTARY,

(BY TKLI_GRAPH.-SP_-CIAL RBPORTEP..) Wellington,; this day. Work Versus Play. . There was quite a scene in the flout. i m . mediately before the adjournment on Saturday afternoon. A number of members were anxious that the House should git again that evening, while others were equally anxious for an adjournment Til.; Tuesday. When the question was asked 11 whether the Houeo should sit or not that * night, there was .a perfect babel of voices calling " aye" and " no" forseveral minutes.' A division had eventually to be taken, with the result, that the adjournment till Tues day was only carried by one vote, the Go-' vernment voting for it. "■Mr Sheehan'g Recovery. ■■■*'■ Mr Sheehan has so far recovered from his illness that he is able to get about again. Native Lands Settlement Bill. The dobato on the Native Lands Settle ment Bill was continued well into the after noon on Saturday. A number of members spoke, and strong opposition would pro bably have been offered to the measure nad not Mr Ballanee promised that Government would modify the bill so that it would only contain a provision to prevent individual dealings in, native lands. On the strength of this promiso, tho second reading was oar£':_ ried on the.voices. Bills Passed. The amendments which bad been made'/ by the Committee on the Timber Floatage i Bill and Impounding Bill were considered in tho House oh Saturday afternoon, and* • agreed to, both bills being then read a third time and passed. v Members' Ball To-night. Wonderful preparations are being made for the members' ball to-night. A largo staff of men are engaged preparing the,' rooms and making decorations. The whole affair is to be carried out on a scaie pf great magnificence. This is the first mem bers' ball that has been given Bince 1877. ? Volunteer Prize Money. The division of the Volunteer Prize firing Vote formed the subject of a mcciii/ ing of Southern members to-day. It was* agreed as a compromise to request Govern- A ment to hold the next colonial prizerfiring' at Christchurch.

Mr Hobbs changed his mind at the last! moment, and did go by the Waihora on! Saturday evening. % Colonial Contributions to the New Guinea Protectorate. - <

I am given to understand that Sir Juliur Vogelhas just received a cablegram frbh-' 1 the Homo Government stating that they - ; wish the contribution of the colony towards; the New Guinea Protectorate to be doubled.*■ ; The Question of Binder Twine. Mr O'Callaghan intends to ask the Com-; r missioncr of Customs to-morrow whether he*--c has seen a letter in the " Lyttelton Times"? 9J of 31st October signed by the Secretary of theCo-operativeAssociationinChristchurch,. stating that the invoice price of binder twine'" manufactured by Auckland Fibre Company, M delivered to tno Association to sell agaWffjßj is 10} d per lb. net, which, he states, means A lid to Is per lb to the farmer, while 'tbd*- price of imported twine is 7d per lb, de;. : livered to farmers. ■ , _4-'; i Winding Up the Business. It is believed that the remainder of the business will be got through safely in the, next three or four days. :■"•**.- The second reading of the New Zealand* W_ Loan' Bill and the Property Tax Bill has ,o been agreed to. ; 'ft* l Major Atkinson has stated his intention...!:; to move in committee in respect of the! .;. scheduling of the loan. Comparative Statement of Population . and Commerce. A return which has been laid on the table) A of the House gives the following etatenientl ; of population, imports, and exports last ; year :— ■•'-.: :; .-.'jfj'p Popula- Imports. Exports, tion. . ' '"•?*"-y> Otogo .. .. 147,915 2,614,613 2,189,383 Canterbury .. 121,248 1.509.090 2,181,135 H Auckland .. 109,300 1,975.711 1,198,621. ' Wellington .. 08,2-2 1,228.0.7 1,134,472; Nelson .. .. 28,072 235,318 13,341; Westland ... 1G.413 139,728 9,838* t" Seduction of Property Tax. The Property Tax Bill met with great | opposition, many members considering ,t 9 unwise to reduce the property tax while at the same time they were going in for fur- _ ther borrowing. After a long debate, the % pecond reading was carried by 40 to 21. The effect of the passing of the Act will be to reduce the property tax by one-half. Members took up very curious positions in their arguments for and against* the, ; measure, and there was a considerable mixing of parties in the division lobbies. Among those who opposed the measure were Bir Geo. Grey, Messrs Montgomery, Moss andt ' Barron, and they walked into the same- : lobby as Major Atkinson, Col. Trimble, ftf. Hamlin, and'other advocates of the property. J tax. Even Itfr Grigg, big property** owner though he is, was pot satisfied with; ' the proposal, though he voted for it.* Thp .-' contradiptory reasoning of members %Wftj| i remai ,at>lp, a riupiber arguing against the 3 bill bepause-thpy y/efe ifi favour qf a land tax, while l^r Hamlin opposed 1 it bppauEe hp wss ah opponent o\ th| 4;_ land . tax, and foresaw that the, reduction of the property tax mutt- -.» inpv}tab}y lead to the imposition of a tax c^ land. Though a number of- Government Wk supporters deserted thp Ministry over this measure, the personal intprpstp of niembprff 1 in the lightening of direct taxation werp ' strong enough to secure the substantial s majority of 19 in favour of the reduction 0f,',.: ~> the tax.

TELEGRAMS.

Alleged Irregular Election.

Te Awamotu, this day.—The election of.'_. commissioners took place on Saturday,,, .;. The Returning Officer, Mr Hu'n^rfdrd:V/r Roche, opened the poll at half-post nine o'clock. He ruled that each voter must leave at least five names unerased on the voting paper, and that if a voter wished to vote for, say, four candidates he must hot do so. Only thirty-two electors voted, and in consequence of the above ruling ho less than forty-six voting papers were declared by the Returning Officer to be informal, On numerous grounds steps will be taken to have tho election declared void. ' The return is as follows :—Walton, 80; Man-, ■ - dono, 73; Teasdale, 71; Wright, 62-; Bridgman; 61; Short, 56 ; Stitchbury, 42- | Before the opening of the poll the Returning Officer was served with a notice calling his_ attention to various" alleged irregularities. Te Aroha, this day.-^The following have been nominated as candidates for a feat on Piako County Council to represent Te Arohar ;. Riding :—James Lavereyy'nominated''by? ■? P. Jas. Mills and John Farrell; Denis*!/ Murphy, nominated by T. Given and D. J. Frazer; James Mills, nominated by George ■ Robson and J. A. Dobson ; John Gibbons, nominated by Joseph Heathcote and Moses" ':- Hatching. '■ .The poll takes placel on tho - 12th. , ■• A .'.-,_ ■

Fatal Fall from Horseback.

. New Pi__ou._, 'this day.—A" young. W_ girl named Cash was thrown from her _or_e A at Orakura last Friday afternoon, and wife, H killed. : ■."'-' ,;.|

Successful Copper Mining.

Nelson, this day.i-The Champion Copper ~ Co. struck last Friday night, in the low levtl drive at the bottom of the 150 feet shaft! • below the creek level, tho native copper lode, which they have been working some 150 feet above. ■ - !

Customs Revenue.

CiiKi-TC-ii-Rcir, this day.—The Customs, A: revenue collected 'at Christchurch daring October was £16,757 Is 6d, as against ', £20,974 14s lOd in October last year. "-^ The principal falling off is in ad valorem .... duties, which are £4,017"19s 7d, as against °- ■ £8,087 19s last year. The Imprisoned- Amor loan Sailor. CHRiSTcnnnon, this day.—Mr Justice .:. Johnßton has granted a writ of habeas coiyus with a view of deciding (in tho legality of the confinement in Lytteltou Gaol of McCarthy, the sailor of the ship H. J J. Libby, accused of stabbing tho captaitf. 'j The writ is returnable on Wednesday next.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT TE AWAMUTU.

Te Awamutu, this day. - :4. On Saturday afternoon Mr Robert Alexaii- A der, one of the "old identities"|of_Te, Si Awamutu, met with his doath by .being§9 thrown from his cart. No person appears ,:** to have witnessed the occurrence, and the ;jj discovery of the trap and horse without "■ any person in charge was the first intimaj ,' tion that anything unusual had taken place. The deceased was found on the road to A? Rapgiaohia, and expired in a few minutes. ,< Sergeant ;Gi_ies reported the affair to .Mr-,-. \ Gresham (solicitor),, the' District CoroncjfSffl who will hold an inquest this afternoon,. . _ »'

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8/ ffiE.

(Continued on Fourth Paget.



THE SNAKE ROOT REMEDY ror RHEUMATISM 'Mb GOUT.-Tk Cimici.uqa(Actea Racemosa) or Black SNAKE ROOT ha* been long celebrated •-. AS A RHEUMATISM REMEDY. THIS PREPARATION IS THE MOST CERTAIN IN ITS EFFECTS, AND -RAHELY FAILS TO AFFORD RELIEF OR' EFFECT A CURE. 6». PER BOTTLE, AT MCMty'S, ' 1 ttt 'W kftttKC-," OTTOSIiI BMfc'Of H.l. (WttH ST



:■ -VTBW BARGAINS ! SPLE NDI D -,'.:■ JJI LVALUE. ■' ■ '•■ I HAVE BOUG-_T.*AT A HEAVY '~, • DISCOUNT» ---| SONewSllk Broch-Dolmans, Lace Capes, fee, ■ r and will sell them at and under warehouse price. .These are this season's goods.1 New Patterns in Ginghams, choice goods, from ,:_ o}d ■ --.■ Choice Assortment in Prints, Sateens, Nuns' ' Veiling, new and very pretty Buttons, one ol the best stocks of White Cream, and Gold " Loco in the town to select from; very lowest >'. ' prices-, ■-■ ' ■■ .; .-. Good Stock of Ladles' Umbrellas; grand line. Is -- fld, worth-e-d :~ ' . . . .■' 72-in. White T will Sheeting, heavy make. Is yard I flpjn.GreySheetlng.lsyard ~;{ ■• -I Strong Blue Serge for boys' wear, BJd, werth Is Lot ofDamaged Tweed, Is yard | Now Stock of Kalapol, Mosgiel, and other Tweeds. .'" Good Lino Boy. Black Felt nets, la fid, worth ■■'... Si 200 Men's and Boys' Straw Hats at half-price to &'. - clear SO Men's Strong Tweed Coats, 7s Gd; great bar 30 lien-Nelson Tweed Salts, Sss, splendid value U0 pairs Men's AUoai Hose, damaged, 6d pair 10 Boys' and Youths' Strong Tweed Suits, from 17s 6d. These wero bought at a heavy die count, and will be sold much under ware house price .' % 50 Men's Tweed Suits, 22s 6d; Tweed Trousers, _s6d 100 Boyß's Enloker Suits, Is 9d . - ... A Large Lot of Job Lines and Remnants to be sold cheap to meet the times. . WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN, 288, UPPER QUEEN STREET. CH. HtJXTABLB, M D., • MASTER IN SURGERY, - : Has Removed to WellesleMtreet East, one doors from SymonlS-treet, At Home for Consultation, 8 to B.SO a.m., _ 2 p.m., oto 7.30 pm. ;_ At Kino and Son's, Queen-street, 11.30 a.m. At Robinson's, Chemist, Paknkll, _ p.m. . Public Vaccination every Friday, at King's. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS.-_t has often been i__ pirated, but never had a rival. ■ ■ DR. W ILKINS, :.*. R. C.B. Qp_BUl.__a AND OI'KgATINQ SUKQKON, In at his Surgery for General Practice, also Eye, Eab, and Throat Diseases, MORNINGS, AFTERNOONS, AND EVENINGS. Consultation Fees very Moderate. Dr. Wilkinb spent seven years at Moorofloldi Bye Hospital, London, under Me-srs Bowman and Crlchett. two at Throat Hospital. London, ■even years Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, and eight years at Eye, Ear, and Throat In ftrmary/Melbourne. Adjustsspectaolefl toslghts. —Consulting Rooms, Queea-stroet (near Post sffioe),Auofikad. ... '.



DR. C. NEWBERRY COBBBTT, M.8.. M.S., EDINBURGH (Late Resident Physician, Accouoheur, Rotunds . , Hospital. Dublin, &c, &c.). " ALFRED-STREET, ALBERT PARK, Near Choral Hall. ~ Horms or Consultation. At Home: 9-11 0.m,, 6-7, and 8-9 p.m. At Mr Alckin's Pharmacy, Queen-street; 18-1, »nd._p.__. Special practico in Midwifery and Diseases of Women and Children. "WTHB-T thelamp of life burns low use Wolfe's •;. *' BcHNATPa. Jt will give you a new life. B FEATHER'DYEING OR CLEANING PAR EXCELLENCE. . HATB A^P .BONNETS PEEFECnLY o___fED, DYED, OR AWBBKD. Quickness of ffiwoauon a i Moderate Cost speoially considered. ' ■'■ _-_ MES D- P-. USHER, War_ many yea» to busine-- -laWellington, aad " T° know* to several porta of -ineamrTkit -Irea to Intimate the opening of premises at ORAM'S BIttLDiNG-V^' WELLKSLEY AND UonsON STREETS, o^™uneotTrainwoy, ...



QUMmSbR SEASON, 0 84. J. COS-RAVE .&.€©.' Have much pleasure in announcing tho arrival, ' Vir Doric of a . VERY __.RGE ASSORTMENT, : •' ,:■■ of ■■■ .s'-;* -% g |SUM]i_E_l"G(^i)S]- "\ a ,and iNOVELTIESj FOR EVERY DEPARTMENT. They comprise on Exceptionally COMPLETE STOCK of COTTON AND WOOLLEN DRESS STUFFS In all the Very Latest Materials, Colourings, and Combinations. An Elegant Assortment ot PARIS TRIMMED MILLINERY, SHOT, PLAIN, AND BROCHE SILKS AND SATINS, SHOT AND CHECK WASHING SILKS, LACES, COLLARETTES, GLOVES, HOSIERY, MANTLES, SUN-SHADES. • AND RIBBONS, In almost Endless Variety. IN ALL, THE LARGEST AND MOST VARUM) ASSORTMENT o. SUMMEE GOODS YET DISPLAYED THIS SEASON. GO TO fTIHE Tl MELBOURNE T\RAPERY AND /CLOTHING /MOMPANY, QUEEN-STREET. FOB NH_. AND FASHIONABLE DRAPERY NEW AND FASHIONABLE DRAPERY NEW AND FASHIONABLE DRAPERY NEW AND FASHIONABLE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. AND CLOTHING. AND CLOTHING. AND CLOTHING. ALL GOODS AT WHOLESALE ;. PRICES.. The M.D. ft C. CO. Sell STERLING GOODS ONLY, and NO RUBBISH. The Establishment is Lighted Throughout by 60 Incandescent ELECTRIC LAMPS. TERMS CASH. THE MELBOURNE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING COMPANY Coll your attention to their Extensive Stock or GENERAL DRAPERY and CLOTHING, f / Which they SELL AT WHOLESALE PRICES.'



THI X T\ 0 7 R I C. MILNE & CHOYCE Have just received n Supplementary Shipment of 12 cases, per Doric, of the LATEST LONDON NOVELTIES. 1 case YIBITES and MANTLES 1 case MILLINERY. CAPES, &c 1 case FLOWERS and FEATHERS 2 cases STRAW HATB and BONNETS 1 case GLOVES and HOSIERY 1 case LACE GOODS 1 ease PLASTRONS, NECK ARRANGE MENTS, and DRESS TRIMMINGS 1 case CHINA SILKS. SHOT SILKS, Sec 1 case CRINOLINE STEEL I case LINEN TABLING and BLEACHED CLOTHS 1 case COSTUMES, VERY HANDSOME. *_" The Sulk of above Goods were bough a Job at the end of the London Season and viill be Sold. Correspondingly Loin THE EXHIBITION GAUNTLET GLOVES, which ought to bo marked 80s per pair, are A BPKC-AL NOVELTY. THE . PLASTRONS AND DRESS ■ TRIM MINGS are also specially new and ___li__i. .- i MILNE A CHOYCE, LORNB AND WELLBSIE? STREETS.



WE FURNISH HOUSES THROUGHOUT. . QABUOK «. CRANWELL'S IS TUB cheap furnishing warehouse. - just Opened. Beautiful Assoktment or- BRUSSELS TAPESTRY, AND KIDDBRMINISTER CARPETS. ■ ,1 "' '• . \ I'll "[A ;. ;■• ttAAfogs^AmAmmmi^^^ ■ '■■ SPLENDID LOT I ~- I to, or :(.. BEDSTEADS, . --. Jurt Received, IRON AND BRAS*. f NICKEL-PLATED. QABLICK AND £jRANWXL_, FURNISmNO :A WAREHOUSE, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, '



jVTR-3 T? gOMEBVII_I,B, WELLKSLEY-BTREKT ioprosiTS OPEEA HOUSEj, BEGB TO iKTIMATE THAT SHE 18 ■„',* '• NOW srajwpjnj ' .■' ~< ' ENGLISH and PARISIAN M___wiKy RBOBXVBO FBR lONItt October*, 188*. -■;.



DONT DIE IN THE HOUSE.-" it. ___ on _.«. ■lflan out rats, mice, beetles, roaches, bed-btlgs, flies, ant., i_,ecL aolm, Jack-rabbits, goobers. K aßr ,_».™_, Pmw »Oo„A»«nts,Au«iaHi4.



" ROUGH ON CORNS. "_„,_ for weUsvitmish ... •Conis." Quick reUet, coj_plo_,.pe__uciit euro. Coins, waits, bu„l__ Keinptboruo, Prosscr A Co., Agents, Aucktaud.'' Evangelical services will be held every oveniojr djtring the present week at,thoWel ■ lesley-street Baptist Church. Most of the repre sentative ministers of the dissenting chinches will take part in the serv j es,