SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGII V. A'i'l.R {xo-rofii-rn--- Morning, 0.20 SUNSKT.-Thi.-. i:\-enifist. 5.51 f-JITN'RiaK-Tii-i-'irraw M.rni-V. 5 ill MOON'S AGE.-1W '.unite., 27ih, 10 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING, Macgregor. s.a.. Johnson, from Whan'garei Waitaki, s.s., Crowford, from Whangaivi Christina, seh., Evansou, from Russell

TO-DAY.

Energy, sell., Francis, from Greymontli Rotoniahana, s.s., Caroy, from Sydney Oinanere, s.s., All-inn, from the South Occoln, brigantine, Hezer, from Oamaru

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Penguin, s.b.. ('romarty. for Fiji Wellington, as , Farauhar, for Russell Glenclg, B.s„ Stephension, for Tauranga Rowena, s.s., Scott, for Atcrcury Bay

IMPORTS.

Per Omapere, from Southern ports—sso boxes Candles. 200 cases jam. 150 Backs oats, 110 sacks potatoes, 10 hlids and 3 barrels ale, and a quan tity of sundries.

Per Waihora. from Melbourne and South—B7o packages tea, 2,160 sneka oats, 1,300 Backs wheat, 210 sacks potatoes, 21 hhda ole, 71 sacks oatmeal. JO cases cheese, 50 eases ginger ale, 130 sheep, b horses, and 300 pkgs sundries.

Ex P.M.s.s. Auatrnlla-1.0 casea apples, 100 cases onions.—H. Hart and Co., City Market.

Per Occola and Look put—B7o sacks Oamaru potatoes, 338 sacks bonedust.—K. Alitchelson and Co.

Por Oceola from Oamaru—l,loo sacks oata, 1,380 sneks potatoes, 210 sacks oats.

Per Rotoniahana from Sydney — 77 pairs naves, 32 sacks Rait, 22s casea fruit, SIS bags sugar. 213 sacks bonedust, 100 bags rite, 10 rolls lead, 11 slabs marble and sundries.

Por Antarea—l case Morley's summer hosiery, underwear, umbrellas, Sec— J. Al. AlcLachlan.

EXPORTS.

Por Pe»guiu, for Fiji—loo casos silmon. 181 sacks potatoes, 200 sacks oats, 50 cases korosine, 150 sheep, 50 sacks Hour, 20 boxes soap, 80 tins biscuits, also a quantity of timber and sun dries.

THE ROTOMAHANA.

The s.s. Rotoniahana nrrived from Sydney at 9 a.m. Passengers:—Mrs and Miss Alexander, Mr". and Miss ArTOtiong, Mr and Airs Taine, Mrs David _Vlilia, Alias Bale. Hon. Captaih Gal braith. Messrs J. 11. Lloyd, (;. Butcher, J. Jamieson, K. T. Webb, It. Thompson, H. Thompson, G. I). Murchic, J. Campbell, Ware, W. Williams. F. D. Buckland. Johnston, and 28 steqragc. The Rotomahnnn left, the Company's wharf. Sydney, at 4.35 p.m. on ISth. and cleared the Hoads at 5.5 p.ni.; passed the Throe Kings at 11 a.m. on 22nd; rounded tho North Capo at 2.15 p.m.; passed Tirltlrl at 7 o.m. on 23rd, and arrived in Auckland at 9 a.m. She experienced light easterly winds and lino weather through out tho passage. Wc are indobted to Mr AlcKil lop, purser, for press parcels, report, eec

Inwards Coastwise. -Llzettc, from Thames, with ballast; Opotiki, from Ngunguru, with 23,900 foot timber; Start, from Ngunguru, with 21,000 feet sawn timber.

Outwards Coastwise.—Lizetto, for Thames, with 10 tons coal; Olive, fo.- Manaia ; Ruby, for Whangaroi.

The 8.9. Triumph was redocked this morning, and during tho day warkiuun were busily en gaged in building a temporary caisson.

Tho hriganllno Oceola arrived from Oainaru this morning. She left that port on September 13.

The brigantino Anthnns cleared nl|tho Cus toms to-day for Greyniouih, in ballast.

The Auckland schooner Wnireka has rooontly made .overal fast very trips bctwoon Newcastle and Wang-ami, tho usual tiino occupied being about sis days

The barque Antnres was berthed alongside of Queen-street Wharf this morning, and has com menced discharging her cargo, which is in good Order.

Tho s.s. Omaporo left Dnnodin at 0.30 a m. on tho 12th, Oamaru at midnight on tho llth, 'ilmaru at 4 p.m. on the loth. Napier at 3 p.m. on the 10th, Gisborne at 3 p.m. on the 20th, Tnuranga at 5.30 p.m. on tho 22nd, and arrived here at 9 a.ni, to-day. Passengers:—Miss Gifford, Messrs Gilford. Sharpe, and Neal.

Tho s.s. Wait.aki arrived from Russell last evening, with the following passengers:—Messrs Young, Coombe, Atkinson, Mason, Eagleton, Whitehonse, Footn, Manuel, Colcy, Lady Glbbes, Mesdames Elliott, Nash, Armstrong, and 10 steerage.

The as. Macgregor, from Whangarei last evening, brought tno following passengers:— Mosdamcs Robertson, Purchase Skivington, Misses Mcleod and Colder, Messrs G. XV. Minchlm, Robertson, O. 11. Howard, D. C. Wilson, Morrison, R. Knaggs. Malcosler, and 3 steerage.

The B.s. Penguin left for Fiji via Russell early lost evening, with tho following passengers:— Messrs Borthwick. Cu'len, Harrington, Ogilvie, Irvine, E. P. Houghton, Mcsdamcs Joynor, Wade, and four children, Dr. Corney, Mrs Comey, Miss Wilkinson, and eight in the Btoerage.

A Dunedln tolegrnra says that considerable anxiety is felt for the safety of the Tauranga, schooner, of CI tons, whlcn left this port for tho South Sea Islands on June 10th 1101 days out), and has not since been heard of. The Tauranga was commanded by her owner. Captain James Duncan, and had a crow of five. Mrs Duncan was on hoard.

The schooner Mazoppa's clearance forSydney. has been cancelled, the charterers. Messrs Hon derson and Macfarlane, having decided to tran ship h.r cargo of copra into tho barquo Mountain Laurel, which will shortly urrive here from Dunedin. The Mountain Laurel is a vessel of 690 tons register, in charge of Captain Cave, and has been chartered by Messrs Hen derson and Macfarlane to load here for London.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

(BY TKLKCHAI'H —OWN correspondent.)

Kaipara Heads, this day.—Loading and Windbound: Pelham (barque). Albort the Good (brig), Aurora and Annie Wilson (schooners).

Tb Kopurc, this day.—Loading horo are Pet and Celestio (barques), and Welcome (brigan tine).

1 AbAtapo, this day.—Tho throe-masted sohooner Waitcmata and brig Kobin Hood are jnst loaded, also tho Colonist, schooner. The schooner Pelican is loading.

Pita Albert, thi3 day.—The barque Cabar feldh is loading hero with logs.

Helensville, this day.—Tho brigantine Nightingale is loaded, and was towed out by the Minnie Casey yesterday. The barquontine Devonport. loaded at Kaukapakapo, was alsc towed out by tho samo steamer.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this day. Sallod: Leo, with manganese.

Sydney, this day. Arrived, last evening; Hauroto, from Wol ington.

Meetings. Entertainments, Etc.

S-I'TKMHKII 23, 1881,

AbDott's Opera Ilonsu—American Comedy Company, S p.m.

Oliinrlni's Grand Clrcns—Railway Recla mation, 8 p.m.

D.cvonport Hall—Wnltemata Minstrels, 8 p.m .National I. 0. Oddfellows' — Meeting of Members of Lodge 975, 7.30 p.m.

Ponsonby Parliamentary Union-Oddfellow'a Hall, 7.30 p.m.

Alasonic Hall.OnohuiiKa—Oratorio "Messiah, 7.15 p. in.

Masonic Hull, Karangahape Road —Eden Lodge, 7.30 p.m.

Newton School-room—Annual Meeting of Standard Cricket Club, 7.30 p.m.

Union • street Wesloyun Sunday - school, Annual Soireo, Tea, fi.3o p.m. Theatre Royal—Baby Show, 2 till 9 p.m. Masonic Hall, Princes-street -Soiree Dan santo (Professor Bernard), 8 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

IVit, Wadk (On.hunga).—Wo cannot undertake to contradict all tho slanders that may bo cir culated respecting you or other,, however much they are to bo deplored. R. Marsh.—You mako our article on tho amend ment of the J urlcs Act the text or pretext for a lengthy dissertation on a totally different subject. "The power usurped by lawyers of abusing, brow-beating, and bullying wit nesses is subject to tho censure of tho Court, and any aggrieved witness is entitled to pro tection, or If that is denied, can give tho lawyer as good us he gots. No good end could bu served by discussing the subject, even did our spaco permit.

Births.

BAIN.—At Whangarei, on September 22nd, the wife of W. A. 31, Bain of a ilaughter. SIUIH.—On the 11th inst, at her rosidenco, Pchlakura Station, near Waliiku, the svifoof A. Ataiir. Juiir., of a daughter. PHILLIPS.—On September 21st, 1881, at her 1-unitlence, West-street, Newton, the wlfo of Henry Phillips of a daughter.

Marriage.

O'DONOHUE-HKATH.-On the 11th Septem ber, 1881, ut St. ltenedict's Church, N'ewton, hy the Kov. Father Downey, Jeremiah irDonohuo, lato of Wellington, to Annio Gabriel Hoath. second daughtor of Thomas Heath, Arch Hill, Auckland, — Wellington papers please copy.

Deaths.

WHISKER.—On September 21st, at Manuknu Road, Newmarket, Elizabeth, infant (laughter of Charles and Elizabeth Whiskor; aged 0 weeks. Thames papers plcaso copy. STITT.-On tho 23rd September, 1881, William Joseph, the beloved son of Annio and James Stitt; aged 8 years 2 months. Tho funeral will take placo to-morrpw (Wednesday), leaving pnronts' residence, Nel son-street, at 3 o'clock, Friends plcasp accept this invitation.

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

TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 23. 1884.

For the cause that lacks asslstanst. For tho wrong that aeods reslstano*. For the future In the distance. And the geod that we can do.

The contention between the City Coun cil and the Harbour Board over the construction of streets on future re clamations ought to be settled by law, and nothing seems fairer than that, if the Board reclaim land for revenue purposes, they shall be compelled to make the streets. This is the law with regard to private property-owners who subdivide sections within municipal boundaries, and a public body specu lating in lands ought not to be differently treated. It is abominable that a Board \vh ick is not amenable to the ratepayers, and which contributes nothing to the City Treasury, should have the power to throw upon the city very heavy liabilities to improve the value of the Board property. Jt is equally wrong that the Board should be privileged to create a kind 0/ " No-man's Land " .on the city frontage, cutting off access to formed thoroughfares, and within the boundaries of which streets may re main quagmires, and the municipal . regulations be set at defiance. These are the alternatives set before the Council, and they will have public approval in theijr .endeavour to obtain relief by the insertion of a. cla.use ia the Auckland Harbour gijl sow before Parliament. We admit tfot this Bill may not be the most suitable place £0 insert such a provision, but the Council cannot be choosers when aiming at a reform in the law which requires the sanction of Parliament. If their demand is a just one, it matters little in what shape the porter is granted. We have always held ihst (the cost of form ing and draining t)je streets on reclamations should be counjt_4 as a. part of the cost of endowments covered from the' sea. If good roads ami drains were constructed before an allotment w^s Jet, we believe the Board would reap in enhanced value for their 'allotments a great part of the outlay .upon these improvements, J?i}t the City Council have no chance of coi .reeling the consequences of a short ' sighted policy pursued in the Harbour Board, nor of recouping any part of ■their expenditure; aftcf fhe whole value accruing from the money they may be forced by popular clamour to sp_»d is given to the lessees of the land. It is high time this system was put an end to, and we trust that, despite the adverse resolution carried at & .special meeting of the Harbour Board yesterday, the Council will press for the insertion .3 the new Bill of the clause providing for; the cost of forming roads upon all future reclamations. The question has been a perennial source uf wrangling, i ill-feeling, and public inconvenience ever since the Harbour Board came into existence. Fpr many years the citizens h.ave been <eo#ipaJlet? to wade through a sea ofn?ud £9 _t.i_..e Railway Station because neither of our la^al bodies would accept responsibility for the construction of i±§ rosd, .and the purchasers of allotments along Custom - House - street West were pitchforked from Harbour Board to Council and Council to Harbour Board until ..their patience was exhausted. It is of great public importance that the matter shall be settled for ever, and that the responsibility shall rest on the right shoulders. . ■ :..'.'.,. I

Tho usual bi-weoldy sitting in Chambers was held this morning, when Air Justice Gillies disposed of four applications. Pro bate was granted in re Alfred Nesbifc Brown (deceased). In re the Auckland Native Lands Colonisation Company v. tho Now' Zealand Native Lands Settlement Company, Mr Bfltton appeared in support of a sum mons' by the defendant Company calling: upon tho plaintiff Company to show cause why they should not have time to file statement of defence herein. Mr Hugh Campbell appeared to show cause. After hearing the learned counsel, His Honor ordered that upon the filing of an affidavit of the bona fides of tho applica tion, the defendant Company should havo one month's further time to plead. Tho trial of the action was postponed till the January sittings, defendant to pay .'lis Cd costs. On the motion of Mr Wood, a trustee was appointed for policy of assur ance No 8,699, under the Government In surance and Annuities Act, IS7-I.

The importation of American apples is by no means an unmixed good. Wo were shown to-day a number of grubs of the codlin moth, gathered from the outside of the ca?es lying in tho auction rooms. Tho introduction of this pest mentis virtually tho destruction of apple growing, It has already obtained a footing, but by vigorous reprisal measures might be stamped out, if further importations were prevented. The matter ought to bo brought under the notice of the Government at once, so thut legislation may be obtained this, session. The Fruit Growers' Association and Apple Farm Company are, perhaps, tho best bodies to take act-ion, Meanwhile, we hope that all purchasers of this fruit will destroy any grubs they may discover in tho ease.--. The moth deposits its eggs in the apple blossoms, and it is hatched and nourished in the very centre of tho fruit, feeding upon the pips ; the grub finally cuts its way out to tho surface.

Tho disgraceful condition of tho water closets in somo putts of l'onsonby is a standing menace to the health of that district. Tho repealed complaints on this score by tho residents arc defiantly ignored. It is to be hoped that the attention of Mr Goldio, the Inspector of Nuisance.--, will be called, to tho matter, and that vigorous steps will bo taken to bring tho contractor to a pmpor sense of his duties.

A largo ami excellent view of tho city of Auckland appears ill.. recent number of the " Pictorial World " to hand by tho mail.

The shop of Mr Keesiug, watchmaker and jeweller, of Victoria-street East, was burglariously ontcred on Sunday night, and £10 worth of proporty Stolon.

Tho examination in Uonoral Knowlodgo of intending local candidates for legal honours was commenced yestorday in St. Androw's School-room, under the super vision of tho Kev. D. \V. Kuiieiumn. There are eight candidates fur the solicitors' side of the examination, and one for the barris ters'side. .The examination will last over Thursday.

In our paragraph yesterday on tho United States subsidy to Australasian mail service, tho amount was staled ut ninety millions instea.l of ninety thousand dollars.

Clark and Rymun's American Comedy Company performed again last night before a capital " house," which, judging from its continuous laughter, appeared highly pleased with tho ontortuinnieiit provided. Tho members of tho' Company are Clevel and versatile artistes, but the pieces so far presented do not afford thorn tho best opportunity for display. Some vory choice attractions, however, uro in reserve.

The following are tho ontrios for iho Polo Unco which is to tako plaeo nt the Hunt Club Races on the 20th October ---Major Shopherd's Ensign, Mr E. V. Donnelly's DoarLittlo Buttercup, Mr T. Williamson's Shag, Messrs Wallace and Webster's Chummy, Messrs Wullaco and Webster's Brutus, Mr F. M. Burtt's Larry.

Largo and cxcollcnt photographs of Hitnlan and Beach, by Tuttlo it Co., of Sydney, aro on view at BaiUett's. studio. Thore arc also portraits of Kelly (Beach's trainer)and Dccblo (tho champion's backer).

Mr Edward Smith, 8.A., of Trinity College, Dublin, solicitor, died nt the Dis trict Hospital on Sunday last. Tho deceased gentleman was admitted to tho legal profession about 18.._, and had been in tho colonics for 1" years. Ifo tricd his luck as a gold prospector nt the Thames about IS7I, aud subsequently enmo to Auckland and undertook tho management of the business of Mr C. L. H. Joy, LL.B., formerly a leading barrister hero. 110 hud known Mr Joy intimately in Dublin when that gentleman was practising thore. Mr Smith was engaged later on in conducting tho business of Mr J. A. Tole, in conjunction with Mr Napier, whoinhe had formerly known at the Thamos, and recently for a short time ho practised on his own account. The deceased was a typical warm-hearted' Irishman, a keen sportsman, and a lovor of field and athlotic games. Whilo possessing some eccentricities of manner, ho was one whom to know was to esteem, and tho news of his comparatively oarly demise caused a widespread feeling of regret among his many acquaintances. Tho funeral took placo this afternoon from tho District Hospital, and was attended by many of those with whom he had boon broughtint. contact during his carocr in our midst.

At a special meeting of the Hat-hour Boaril yesterday afternoon, a lottcr was re ceived from Mr \V. G. Connolly (contractor for tho Harbour Hoard offices) complaining that details which Mr Koas (tho architect) should havo supplied him with months ago hud not yet como to hand, find that through his failure to instruct tho Clerk of Works to measure up tho work, ho had only received LI,TOG, so far leaving L1,200 still due. Tho Chairman (Mr Aickin) said that a dead lock had virtually occurred between con tractor and architect. Mr Connolly wantod certain drawn details for liip-ends, etc., which Mr Ross point -blank refused to supply, being willing only to give verbal instructions in respoct to them. Ho did no. think the architect had acted according to tho resolutions of the Board. Mr McKenzie spoke in support of the architect's action, lie maintained that tho contractor's con duct throughout had boen overbearing, and that most of' tho trouble arose from want of mat-rial. Ho had been in formed that tho plans supplied wore sufficient for any man of ordinary intelli gence, but that Mr Connolly would not understand thcin. He then moved, "That Mr Connplly should find two surotios of £SQO each that tho building should bo finished by the 15th December, and, failing that,: that the Board takeover tho'work." Mr Winks seconded the resolution. Mi- Lamb moved as an amendment, and Mr T. Klorrin seconded, " That Mr Ross be re quested to send in his account in connec tion wjjfch tji.o Harbour Board offices, and that the Board employ another architect to carry out the work." Mr Trayes, Clerk of Works, having been examined, both propo sition., were withdrawn in favour of one introduced by Mr Devoro, by which the dispute between architect tfnd contractor was referred to arbitration in tho niannor provided by section 20 of the Act.

A special meeting of tho Harbour Board was hold yesterday afternoon to con sider a suggested amendment of the Harbour Board Bill by the City Council for tho purposo of saddling the Board i.vi£h the formation and drainage of all reclamation streets. The following legal opinion from Messrs Russell and Campbell (Board's solicitors) was submitted :— 4 The proposed amendment to the bill now befero Parliament will havo the effect of prevent ing the Board dealing with its. reclamation without the consent of the Council, and would probably have the effect of bringing jthe Board and the Council into conflict. Tfie ,Qity Council is sufficiently pro tected, under tho existing law, it 'having by Section 150 of the Harbours Act, 1878, powers of taking and laying out roads on lands reclaimed for'building pur poses, with a reference to tile Minister in case of a disagreement, and no liability Vests upon the Council in respect of any' j-Qada of £uch reclaimed land outside of the [borough, fecept such as may be taken by the borbngli, until the reclamation has been brought within tho borough by proclama tion, so the Board and Council stand upon ah equal footing with rognral to negotia tions for reclamations brought within the city, It would also seem inequitable that the Board should bo compelled to lay Out large sums of monoy in forming streets which, when formed, are to become tho property of the Oity with rating powors I from which the Board derives no benofit; ■fi ut this is a question for the Legislature." Mr i, M, Clark moved, ','That this Board sees no objection to the clause suggested by tho City Council being introduced into ,tne bill now before tho'House of Represen tatives." 'Ho supported the motion in a preible speeph, while Mr Devore also spoke very _j_qcj/ivsly in the same direction. Mr •Winks'secoiiiied, Mr J. Lamb' mOved as ah amendment, and Mr G-.' \V.' Owen seconded, •'.That the proposed amendment be not in-, ,corpora,ted jn the jHarbour Board Bill. Messrs D. H. McKe'nzid and' M. Niccol supported this propositi^. Upon the sgnso pf.tp^ meeting being taken, tho amendment was carri_4 by 5 to 4, viz.:—For the amendment: Mp-srs! Lamb, Owen, Mc- Ken.zie, Niccol, and'Reid. f'v the motion'.;.' Messi-s.J. M. Clark, Dovoro, Winks, and $_o?Hi., ■ ■ .... \ y,.. ;,, , '.[ _•'' V;„ '/v.

Wo undcv-land Hi"' llin portfolio of Native and llofonco Al'i'airs in the Parlia mentary Union Ministry has nob. yet been allotted, -sud that until it is the Premier will fulfil the functions incidental to it. Members of the already combining Opposi tion party charge the Cabinet with an In-, tention to keep this portfolio dangling before the eyes of wavering members.like the proverbial bunch of carrots before the noso of ignoble beasts of burden, in-order to secure votes, whilo the Government strongly repol tho base insinuation. '■ This morn ing tho Colonial Secretary (Mr Gorrie) re ceived the resignation of Mr P. L. Prime, who regrets that he ha? not the necessary time to devote to Parliamentary duties. This resignation brings either Mr Biaino or Mr Billing-ton into the House.

Operations for the recovery of salvage from the wrecked ship Lastingham arc to bo prosecuted on a large scale. A steamer has gone down to the scene of the catastrophe taking materials for the erecion of a house to accommodate the men engaged thoro. -Most of tho shipwrecked crew have now beon provided for. Three have gone homo in the Florida, two havo gone to join friends in Dunodin, one litis shipped on the Zen landitt, another on the Peter Stewart, and the boy has gone on n farm. Six men, in cluding the chief otlicor, are still in Welling ton.

Ono of the employes of Closo Bros., grocers, thoughtlessly threw an empty tea chest: out of the window yesterday. It alighted on the head of a lnd named Samuel Fells, and inflicted two serious wounds.

Rev. J. S. Hill gavo his interesting lecture on Bunynn, his life and works, last evoning. at Devonport, in aid of the Wesloyan Church of tho district. There was a very fair attendance, considering the unfavourable stato of the weather. Tho limelight views were clearly defined, and displayed Bunyan's birthplace, Bedford Caul, tho dreamer and his surroundings, and the picturesque progress of the pilgrim through the allegorical vicissitudes of his mortal pilgrimage from this world to that which is to como.

- An excursion trip to Woiwern by coach is projected, and, if carried out, should provo very enjoyable. A coach anil lour will leave Dovunportut2 o'clock on Satur day nlteriioon, -Winning on .Monday morn ing uui-ly. As a means of providing a pleasant holiday for business men, this idea is do.orving of commendation, and it will doubtless prove successful.

Tho free ontertaiumciit jjiven by tho Sir Henry llavelock Baud of Hope in tho Aloxundra-strcot School-room lastuiglit, was largely takon advantage of, the buildinji being crowded to excess. ' Tho Rev. XV, S. Potter occupied the chair and an excellent address was given by Mr Knott. The follow ing formed the entertainment :—Songs: Messrs Jen kin und ('tutor, Mi-sCunn, Miss Smith. Recitations : Messrs Mackio, Marks, Misses Fioudu and Cunn, Mrs Anderson. Violin solo, Mr Presseott. Mr Harry was unavoidably absent through illness. Mr Kccnu contributed a solo, and accompanied Hie siugors on the piano. Several hymns from iloylcs'a oollgution wore sung at intervals, Mr Bennett conducting. The members of tho Arch Hill Mutual Improve ment Class gavo a comic skotch entitled " Dr. Quack and His I'uticuts."

A voi'y pleasing iiichlont took place the other ilay at North Shore on tho rotiro inont of Mr T. J. Press from business, ho having disposed of his interest to Messrs Liluwall Brothers. A meeting took place on Thursdny last at which tho ctnployoes of tho Arm,wishing to show their appreciation of Mr Press, and also as a testimony of his kindness ami urbanity in all hisdonling- with thorn,presented him with avoryhandsomoly bound album with an address convoying the good wishes of nil, and tho hopo that pros perity and happiness may attend him and his in tho colony to which they are going. Mr John Lilewull,on behalf of tho employees (eight of whom signed tho address), in a fow well chosen anil appropriate remarks, pro eonled tho album. On tho first page, beautifully engrossed, is an appropriate in scription. Tho photopraphs of the donors aro to bo added. Mr Pross suitably acknowledged the handsome gift.

Tho regular mooting of tho Parnell liorough Council was hold last evening, the Mayor in iho chair. All the Councillors wore prcsont. Tho following business was disposed of:—Dr. Iluxtable's report of two cases of diphtheria in tho family of Mr Hnn kiu. Application from Mr McCallum for wator-pipcs at. tho bottom of Windsor Lane, and from Mr Johnston, manager of tho Fibre Manufacturing Company, asking that neimunont levels might be fixed on Hilling ham-.trcot, wero referred to tho Streets Committee. Permission was given to Richard I'riggs to slaughter cattle on his promisos in Mtinukaii Hond. Letters wero read from Messrs Lawford and Bennett desiring tho Council to take notion in ro spect of tho Bridgewntor Road. Tho matter was fully discussed, and it was resolved, "That, as soon as private roads aro mado by residents or owners of pro perty in tho locality, tho borough will take thom over and maintain them." Tho report of the Stroots Comniitteo was received, mid it was resolved ."That pro perty-owners ho requested to drain through their owe property, and tho Council will connect with tho main drain in tho gully." The purchiiso of twelve sheaths for tho hoso couplers of tho Firo Brigade was authorised, The usual accounts wore passed and the meeting was closed.

Tho fortnightly mooting of tho Hospital Coinmitteo was held yesterday afternoon, His Worship the Mayor presiding. There were also present—Colonel Haultain, and Messrs S. Dando, E. A. Mtiekechiiio, and W. C. Dnldy. A lotter was received from tho House Surgoon stating that ho had received a communication from Dr. Grab bum, Inspector of Hospitals and Lunatic Asylums, requesting him to attend at the Asylum for six weeks during tho nbsonco of Dr. Young, and ho had accepted the posi tion. It was decided to telograph to tho (iovcrnineut to tho effect that the Com mit leo considered It inn.dvi.ablp that Dr. 1 llouil should have the duties of Medical Superintendent of tho Asylum in addi tion to those at tho Hospital, ns they aro of opinion that ho cannot per form both. It was also decided to sond a copy of tho telegram to Ur. Bond, and in addition to inform hiin that ho should not accept outside duty without referonce to tho Coinmitteo. Tho To Kopuru School Com mittee wrote inquiring as to tho boncfits subscribers would obtain in return for thoir subscriptions. It was decided to inform tho writers that tho Committee has no pqwor to deal with subscribers in the manner desired. Tho Secretary stated that some time ago tho men einployod by the Sugar Company had subscribed £20 to'the funds of tho Hospital without anystipulation. It now appeared that the men thought subscribers should be admitted freo of charge till the £20 was exhausted. It was decided to warite to tho manager asking if any ii.r'angenient as to how'tho money should be ndministbrod had boen made at the timo tho money was subscribed. A letter was re ceived from Mrs Brame (on behalf of the Benevolent Society), requesting that n Mr White, who was suffering from chronic disease of the kidneys, should be admitted to the Hospital. Tho poverty of his family was extreme,- Dr. Bond informed the Chairman that he had already refused to admit tho pationt referred to, as it was a case of chronic disease] Tho Hospital should not bo made a refuge for destitute persons. Some discussion took place re garding the powers of the Committoo to re commend patients for admission. It was eventually decided to request Mrs Brame to obtain a modical report of the caso as to whether White was a fit patient for admis sion to tho Hospital or Refuge. It was also docidod to' ihstruct tho House Surgeon to mako out a return of all patients refused ad mission to the institution.

Tho Government steam launch . lately In use by tho Knipara Harbour-master is to bo sold at auction to-morrow by MossrsE. and A. Isaacs. .'

A meeting of tho Zealandia Royal Arch Chapter is announced for to-night at the MasOnio Hall, Princes-streot

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A lecture will bo' delivered to-morrow ovening In St. James's Hall on " Liberalism ; an Inquiry," by A. U. He Lautonr, Esq., chair to bo taken at'7.3o p.m. The looturo will ho given under the auspices of tho Auckland Liberal Association ; admission free. As tho subject is one of peculiar interest at tho present time, and the lecture, a gentleman of political ability, there should be a full attendance.

Thomas Col-brook, contractor for Mr Robertson's buildings, Symonds-scroot, warns parents that ho will prosecute any children caught carrying away timber from the contract.

It will be seen that a now and original servico of song will bo rendered in the Pitt and vincont-stroot Methodist Free Church by the choir. Mrs Macfarlano, the wife of tho pastor ?of the church, gives the connective readings, he demand for tickets has been great, and wo ally expect a crowded house as the result of the combined attractions.

A benefit will be tendered on the 30th instant to the widow and orphans of the late fhoinas Boyco by the Waitomata Minstrid _, who have kindly fenrlered their soi-vice3 on tho occa sion. Ihe benefit has been augmonted by the Ley;.! Good Intent Lodge .of Oddfollows. Tho tickets arp being rapidly sold, so that thoso In tending to bo present- should tako time by tho forelock and secure their tiekots. A ball will bo given on the above date at the Lome-street; Hfth f ir tho same benevolent purpose,

" ROUGH ON RATS."-Clean out r.ils, mire, .radios, dlc-.-li-.1-.1-1-■,-.. 1mt1... iUKi-i-l-', s-ini]_.,J:„„-r-l,!, it..., „.],!,,,', A, Drill . i..t.-, ' ■ ' : .' 7 " ITI-illtl-*'" I'll--. ~_. _ Co., Ag-ita. AlickU.O.

CABLEGRAMS.

BY CABLE. —COPYRIGHT.]

PARTY RIOTS IN IRELAND.

Police Barracks Wrecked,

London", Septembor 22.—Serious national riots have occurred at Castle Wellan, County Down. Several rioters were wounded by tho police, and the police barracks were wrecked by the mob. The Khartoum Expedition.—Arrival of the British Troops at Dongola. Caiko, September 22.—Intelligence has been received that the steamers conveying detachments of tho Royal Sussex Regiment have successfully passed the third cataract of the Nile, and the troops have since arrived ,-it Dongola. (Received September 23—12.20 p.m.) New South Wales Lo_.ii. London, September 22.—The New South Walos loan will bo announced in a low days.

AUSTRALIAN.

Death From Small-Pox,

Sydney, this day.—A patient named Hammond has died of small-pox, but tho others at the qtiarantino station aro pro gressing favourably. Sydney, this day.—Tho confereiico of sanitary authorities now holding its sitting horo havo passed a resolution expressing agreement with tho principle of compulsory vaccination

" AUK " SPECIALS.

[I'KIl 'IAUAWKRA, AT TIIK BLUFF.]

Gorman Annexation In AJJrlca,

London, September 12.—1t is reported that tho British ollicials havo removed tho ilagstalV and German ling which Dr. Nnch tigall, the African explorer, recently form ally hoisted at Cameron, ono of the I calling stations of the African Steamship Company in West Africa. Tho report has occasioned considerable excitement. Tho Franco-Chinoso Qiuu'rol, Tho French fleet, undor command of Admiral Courbct, is now coaling at Yesso or Maternal, ono of tho largest Japanese islands on which coal of good quality is mined. It is reported that the Chinese declaration of war ugninst Franco is in formal, as the Chinese Government neglected to inform tho Groat Powers of tho step which they had taken. Tho Russian squadron in Chinese waters has loft Chefoo, a Chinose treaty port opened to foreign trade in 1801, and it is believed that the vessels aro to bo employed us u mennco to tho Chinese.

It is rumoured that Lord Carlingford will resign his position in tho Ministry as Lord President of the Council and Lord Privy Seal, and succeed tho luto Baron Ainplhill as British Ambassador at Berlin.

Karl Kosebetry yesterday addressed tho Trades Congress at Aberdeen, uud referred to the importance of Imperial Federation. Ho ulso expressed his astonishment that in Victoria, whoro Trade Unionism is so popular, and has bocu carried out so eH'octuully, no attempt has been mude to givo it a legal statue. Tho Cannibalism at Sea. A fund is now being raised towards tho defonco of tho survivors of tho Mignonette, who are charged with killing and eating tho boy named Parker, who accompanied thorn in tho boat when the yacht was aban (lolled.

Sir Stafford Northcoto is now in Scotland giving brief addresses on political questions in Mr.Gladstone's constituency.

Tho "Times" this mottling asserts that tho Crown has an undoubted right to all gold found in Victoria.

SHOCKING OCCURRENCE.

A Volunteer Shoots Himself.

(BY TJiLF-IKAriI—OWN CORRKSPO.II.ENT.)

N-l.soN, this day. A sad case of supposed suicido took place last niuht about 10 o'clock, A young man named Harry Cresswoll, son of Mr Cress well, chiof.clerk at tho Nolson Post-office, had boon to tho weekly drill of the Naval Brigade, of which ho was a mem ber, and returned homo botweon 9 and 10 o'clock ; but instead of entering tho house went to an nut-house, whoro tho fatal occurrence took place. His mother heard tho report, but did not think it was on their premises. On his father coming homo, he went to see if all was safo, when, to his horror, ho found deceased dead, shot through tho heart. Ho was in tho full uni form of his Company, mid in his carbino was nn empty cartridge caeo, and in his pouch were nine leaded cartridges. Do ceased was nineteen years old, and was em ployed in tho " Colonist" newspaper office for two or three years,

NEW SOUTH WALES AND THE ANNEXATION PROPOSALS.

ICABLE.-COPYIUGIIT.]

Sydney, this day. Mr Stuaiit, Premier, replying to Mr Sorvico's communication ro tho Now Guinea nnnoxation, states that he does not concur in tho prooosal to again urgo Lord.Derby to tako immediate steps for tho establish ment of a protectorate over New Guinea and tho l'ncillc Islands. Mr Stuart con siders the time is inopportuno and altogethor unsuitable. In declining to co-opcrato with Mr Service in urging the Imperial Government to nccolorate tho nnnoxation of New Guinea, Mr Stuart stated that ho is actuated principally by a desire to look upon the qnostion in a broad light, and adopt that lino of action by which tho colonies would be most likely to accomplish the object they had at heart. Ho is most desirous that this should be dono effectively, but with tho least embarrassment possible to tho interests of tho whole Empire.

THE SCULLING CHAMPION SHIP.

Four Matches Arranged.

(IIY CAULK.— COPYRIGHT.)

Sydnky, this day. AnnANO-Ji-NTs have boon completed for a sculling match between Clifford and Hanlan on February 7, botween Clifford and Beach on February 2S, and between Banian and Beach on March 28. Tho final match between Clifford and Hanlan (if tho former is victorious in his match with Bench) will take place on April 18.

MINING NEWS.

' Thames, this day. Adelaide. —Tho proprietors have crushed 85 loads of quarts, from the low level for tho satisfactory return of 42o_s. ldwt. molted gold.

Bright Smile,-- The manager has about 20 loads of quartz on hand from tho stopes at tho intermediate level, and has com menced crushing at the Queen of Beauty battery. KaraN-AHAke Claims.—The proprietors of Dubbo have obtained iOozs. of gold from 15cwt. of .quartz. Two tons from tho Retreat claim produced Oozs. of gold. The crushing from tlie Golden Crown is now in progress, andj a return of several ounces to tho ton is confidently expected. Cambria.—A trial crushing from hang ing-wall reofs"is being passed through the Queen of Beauty battery. Kooky Point.—The manager recovered the continuation of the Cross leader Inst night beyond the break which recently in terßeotod quartz about six inches wide, and several 'pounds of picket} stono woro secured.

Hop Bitters are tii<s rurcsf and Bost Bitters Ever Made. TJioy are compounded from Hops, Malt, Buchu, Mandrake and Dandelion—the oldeß t, j beat, and most valuable medicines in tho world, I and contain all the best aid most curative pro- j porties ofall other remedies, being the greatest . Blood Purifier, Liver Regulator, und Life and / Health Restoring Agent on earth. No disease '. or ill-health can possiaiy long exist whero theao J Bittora are used, so varied and pcr/oct are their j operations. They give new liff.and vigour ttftho aged and infirm. To all whose emuloyments cause irregularity of tlir' bowels or urinary organs, or who require an Appetiser, Tonio and mild Stimulant, Hofc Bitters are invaluable, being highly curative toni^ and stimulating, without intoxicating. \ No matter what your feelings or symptoms i are, what the disef se or ailment is, uso Hop ' Bitters. Don't wait until you are flick, but if you only fesl bad o* miserable, uso Hop Bitters at once. It may save your life. Hundreds have bjeon saved by so doing. &500 will bo paid for e caflo they will not cure or help, . ■" Do not suifbr or let your fi\l<mda sulfur, but use andnrgo thorn to use Hpp'Rittora '■ Romemhor, HOP 'Bitters is no vilo. drugged, drunken nostrum, but the Purest and Best Meuioine eycr pjadei tho "Invalid's Friend and Hope," and-no p»i-i!on or fumily should be wiUiout them. Try the Bitters to-day: del at Chemists'or Druggists'. • ~,-•'

CHIARINI'S ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS.

Through press of mail matter yesterday, our notice of the opening performance of Signor Chiarini's circus was crowded out, but is now appended :

At S o'clock precisely, the circus performance proper opened with an overture by a brass band under the leadership of Prof. Von der Meyden. Then came the usual opening cavalcade of equestrians and equestriennes on gaily-capari soned horses. There were live riders of each sex, ihe leaders of the party being Miss A lctoria, Blanche and Signor Chiarlni. A number ot the accustomed niunceuvros were gone through with much skill and smoothness. Messrs French and Angelo gave an exhibition ot clever gymnastic l'cats upon the horizon tal bar, while a short - legged clown named Augusto tho Imbecile by n series ot pre meditated gaueheiiex lllled up the pauses by evoking plenty of laughter from the audience. He is the clown of foolish action pure anil simple, for he never opens his mouth. .lhc Kcliienloil Zebra," n liumlsomel. -rftnpyl iiiuinal of remarkable docility, was Introduced by .lose Romano and put through a variety ot teal-such us lumping hurdles anil obediently following a number of directions from its trainer. All pre vious performances, however, were thrown completely into the shade by the feats of I he brothers Faust, aged respectively about 21, 1. >, and 10. They appeared as clowns, and each curried a violin and bow. Upon a given Myiai, they struck up un air in rapid time, and while playing uwav as hurd as possible, turned somer saults, vaulted over one another's backs and heads, executed other freaks of great agility, and went through some grotesque posturing, everything being done with a celerity and ease begotten of long experience. The music throughout, was satisfactory, and was carried on without the slightest pause. As a finale to those singular tricks, Master Eugene, the youngest of the trio, proceeded to give S-huUlolf's "Carnival de Venisc." Reversing the usual order of things, lie sluck the bow between the ground anil his knees, and pro duced the music by working the violin across the strings. The feat was thoroughly success ful, and brought down the house. Some short time subsequently, the eldest and youngest ol the trio re-appeared in company with an iiilnut brother some six or seven years old. They per formed some exceedingly clever acts ol dex terity, exhibiting in each thu utmost suppleness of limb and the groutestfueility in the execution of all attempted feats of tumbling. The youngest was spun round both vertically and horizontally on the uplifted feet of the eldest, unit the second turned a somersault from the Hliouldei-ul'lhe eldest, regaining his standing position thereon. Towards the close of the en tertainment the father, four sons, and three duughters appeared and showed that the pro ficiency of the sons was possessed In propor tionate degree by the rest of the family. 'I'lu.-y displayed tricks of the greatest agility and nicely. In fact, they are so well trained Unit their bodies aro as elastic as liidlurubber, and each ono understands perfectly what is re quired of him or her. As tumblers their equals have never previously been seen in New Zealand, uud it would he hard indeed to sur pass them lu their particular line. To see them i_ alone worth the udiuis.ion fee. Air Charles Stoodley and his sisters Ida and Fmma are daring and successful bare-back riders, who must also be seen in order to be appreciated. Tho most exciting part of the entire perfor mance is thut In which Air .Stoodley careers around the ring standing on tho back of a steed going at full gallop, while his sister Ida mounts and stands erect upon his shoulders. Air P. .Montgomery, in jockey costume, also peifonus feats with a saddled horse, and a girl named "La Petite Holland" executes some pirouetting acta of equestrianism. Signer Chiuriui mani fests his wonderful power as a trainer by putting the Java ponies " Figaro," and " ISonito " und the black stallion "Duke" through some interesting and intelligent tricks, such as danc ing to waltz and polka J hue, threading various figures, smartly following the slightest motions of the trainer, and limilly m the case of " Duke," running the gentleman out of the ring. XV. iienhaino, W. Holland, and J. Holloway make acceptable clowns. Holland's comicalities on the high stilts were much enjoyed, and Hollo way's rendering of a ridiculous parody of tho "llluo Alsatian Mountains" evoked loud laughter. The performance ended with a humorous circus sketch entitled "Turkish Cavalry," which bus been seen and appreciated many times before. There was again a good attendance last evening, the principal Items of the programme being rapturously applauded. To-night the same bill will be presented. Either clowns or menagerie separately would "draw," and united they cannot fail to lie popu lar.

DISTRICT COURT.-Yesterday.

(lleforo 11, O. Spth Smith, Esq., District Judge.), Ut.DEP_C_.nKI! CASKS. Judgment went by default for the plaintiffs in the following eoso :—W. McArtlmr and Co. v. : George Hyde, £31 (is lid. fur goods. WINDING-UP ORnER, On tho application of Mr Theo. Cooper, who appeared for petitioning creditors, the winding up granted In re the lona (J.M. Co, was an nullud, and all proceedings wero stayed. DKt'-.S-DKD CASES. Francis J. Quick v. James Mackio; claim £2_ 15s for money received.-Mr Dufuurf or plaintiff. —Thodufcnrtiiiit appeared in person, and while admitting a debt of __•_! 10s. disputed his liability to pay until a contra account had been settled. He had sent plaintiff a cheque for the balunce. —His Worship held that the contra account should be the subject of a separate uetlon, and there gave judgment for £21 10s with £1 lis costs.

Mariner G.M. Co. v. P. IC. Donnelly; claim e'M lTs.ealls.—Ml- Theo. Cooper for plainliif Co., and Mr J M. Alexander for defendant.—Leave was given for tho substitution of J. H. Morpeth (manager of Co.) us plaintiff. The claim was lor the 3rd call on l,__H shares, and tho defence was that the call had not been made, that de fendant hud received no notice of it, und that ho was not. Indebted. After evidence had been adduced, and tho learned counsel heard upon the whole case, His Worship reserved judg ment.

Owen Cummins y. A. Matthews; Claim £100, breach of agreement,—Mr C, IV, Cave for the plalntitr. and Mr Thuo. Cooper for the defen dant. The plaintiff is a farmer residing at Maugar., and tho defendant a blacksmith and dni-ynittn, carrying on business in Otahuhu, but having an airent named Watson established in a shop In Victoiia-strcet styled Thu Belfast Hairy. Tho plaiiititf contracted in May last to supply for a year SO gallons per diem ol pure, sweet, and fresh milk, to bo delivered twice daily, the pice for the sanio to bo 8d per gallon for the first four months, 7d per gallon for the second four months, and (id per gallon for the third four months. For four mouths tho contract was carried on, and at tho end of August It was terminated by tho defendant; hence the present action.—The defence was thai tho milk was watery, and therefore of poor quality; also, that tho prescribed quantities wero not kept up. At _ p.m. the further hearing of evidence was adjourned until this morning.

POLICE COURT-This Day.

(Before Hiß Worship tho Mayor.)

Dhunk.—Six pei-ons wcro punishel by fine or iniprit-onni-iii. Thomas Campbell, disorderly, _os.

Assault.—Robert Atkinson was charged wilh assaulting Captain Owen Mahon by sti-'kiiig Him.—Mr Thos. Wood appeared in defence, and asked for an adjournment.—Mr Kd ward Cooper, for tho prosecution, offered no objeclion. but hoped tho bail, if admitted, would bo sub stantial in order to prevent Mr Atkinson from ropeiuing tho otfenco.—Remanded until Friday, ball, sell £10, and one surety to tho sanio amount.

Falsk Pbktexcks.—James Flanaghan was charged with obtaining £10 by false pretences, on the 21st inst., from Lewis Moses, with intent to.defraud.—Mr Mahony appeared in defence. The prisoner was arrested at Wellington, and he would ask for a remand until Tuesday next, —Sergeant Pratt oil'ered no objection; it was a privaio proßocutioii. Hail, self __0, and two sureties to the same amount.

By-Laws,—Thomas Truflgeon again appeared on a charge of committing a breach of the by-lrt-'s.—His Worship, however, was unable to dispose of tho case without a second justice, and the ease was adjourned until Thursday noxt—Defendant said this was his third appear ance, the caso having been remanded from tine to timo from the same cause. Ho was n poor man, and theso remauds were a serious loss to him.—Sliporintendcnt Thomson suggested that rather than remand again the police would wlthdrawthe charge.—Tho caSe'wasfullystatoil, and being Very trivial, the Chargo Was dis missed; ' '

A Youno Woman.—Clara Hlnohley, a hand somely-dressed young person, was charged with disorderly conduct in Hobson-street this morn ing, at 2 o'clock. Prisoner indignantly denied the charge, and talked in the most incoherent manner.- Constable Kelso was on duty, and heard a most unearthly and sapulchral noise. He went to Hobson-strost, and found prisoner in a ludicrous condition-her long, bljick hair Streaming in the wind, while qho was Striking 6t some imaginable povson whioh the constable could not scp. He procured the assistance of Constable Sole, and together they succeeded in carrying tho woinaii to the station.—Prisoner • " Yes, and ho pinched my arm, your Worship! Here's the official blue mark."—Sergeant Pratt suggested soven days for rcoovery, but at pris oner's earnest solicitation she was fined 20s and costs.

(Beforo His Worship the Mayor and J. B Thomson, J.P.)

Seamen's Wages.—Poter Paterson, of tho scow Norah, was charged with tailing to pay the sum of £0 10s duo to Alexander Nicholson and £0 10s duo to Thomas Down.—Mr Cottter for the claimants.—Ordered to"pay within a fortnight.—Mr Thomson then retired from the Bench.

'Tins Silver Cups.—James Waldci. was charged with breaking amVentering a dwelling at Kyber Pass on the 80th instant, and stealing therefrom silvor cups-, bottles of scent, and a silver pencil case, value £1(1. the proporty of Earnest Scccombe.—Ernest Secoombe, brewer of Kybir Pass, was sworn, and rooogni-cd the cups, his son s trophies, the two bottles of scent and, a pincushion (produced) as his ptopoity — Emily Wealo. servant to Mrs Seccombe. deposed to seeing a basket of tinware at the hall door but no person with it. She wont out, and looked round. Saw prisoner coming round tho veran dah. Spoke to him as to his business there. He said ho had been knocking at the door, but no one answered. He pushed something up his sleovo, and went away.—John MeNelsh, farmer ilnd gardener, of Pokeno Valloy, deposed to purchasing the pencil case of prisoner in the Queen's Pern Holel.—Sainuel Randall, plum ber, Kyhor Pass, deposod to purchasing the silver cups.—The evidence of Detective IVohey and Constable Thomas Graham (Newmarket) having boen taken, the depositions wire rend over, and prisoner fully committed Tor trial. ' This was all the busihess.

POLITICAL GOSSIP.

(BY TELKGRAPH.-SPICCIAL REPORTER.)

Wkllinoton, this day.

The Battle of tho Railway Routes. Tiik respective merits of the rival routes for tho North Island trunk railway are keenly discussed in the lobbies, and the report of the Commission is awaited wiili the greatest interest by North Island members. Friday next is the day on which the report of the Cominission.should bo made, but as I pre viously stated, an extension of time is pretty sure to be requested. Twenty witnesses have been examined up till yesterday, and the evidence of fourteen others has to bo taken yet. It is expected that tho examina tion of witnesses will be got through by Friday, butit is scarcely likely that the report will bo ready before the following Tuesday or Wednesday. Tho evidence so far has put tho Mokau and Napier routes out of tho question, and it is said that otherwise the testimony is very evenly balanced, or if anything the central route has had prefer ence so far. Mi- Rawson, who was ex amined yesterday not only surveyed the Stratford route, but also made occasional exploratory excursions ten or fifteen miles from tho lino towards the interior. His opinion is that whethor the Stratford route is chosen or not, a lino through this district should have been mado as it would open up a magnificent country. * r_AT„K.—The North Island Trunk Rail way Route Commission has just concluded its sitting for to-day. Dr. Hector, Govern ment Geologist, and Mr Sicely, surveyor, Marlon, were examined. North Island Trunlc Railway. Tho North Island Main Trunk Hallway Commiltco this morning examined Dr. Hec tor, of Wellington, and Mr Sicely, a sur veyor. Mayor Kemp is expected to arrive hero to-night from Wanganui, and ho will be examined to-morrow. Mr Moss ninl tho Vacant Portfolio. I am told to-day by a (lovernment sup porter that Mr Moss's action in moving an amendment to tho Financial Statement on Friday night has annihilated all chance of his being asked to take tho vacant portfolio. It is known that Sir Julius Vo»ol is annoyed both at the amendment and tho attack which followed, no hostile action from the Opposition having been expected beyond tho attacks of the leaders. Pressure is being brought to boar on Mr Moss by the supporters of both parties to withdraw his amendment. lie, however, refuses. Mombors' Recreations. Members aro not having by any moans a bad time of it. Those who loft for Nelson by the Hinemoa on Friday returned this morning, while the "stay-at-homes" were nearly all prescntata social gathering given in Government House last ovening. Quite a large number have signified their intention of going with the Hinemoa to Kawhia on the trip next Saturday, the vessel getting back again early on Tuesday morning. It does not appear that our politicians are afflicted with tho "all work and no play " mania, does it ? Proposed Under-Secretary of State. Sir George Grey has given notice of a bill to provide for the appointment of a Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State. Captain Krippnor's Claim. In the House this afternoon, Mr Moat presented a petition from Captain Kripp ner, Workworth, praying that ho be re munerated for his exertions and expendi ture in the introduction of Bohemian immi grant since ISG3, Tho Legality of tho Financial Proposals* The " Times " contends that Sir Julius Vogol in acting illegally in making arrange ments for anticipating half a million of next year's loan, as we are now only in the second year, and tho two millions provided for have already been raised. 'Auckland Petitions. Two petitions were presented by Mr Buckland today. Ono was from Prtrick Brcnnan, of Howick, praying for land scrip which ho neglected to tako up at tho proper time, and the other from Mrs Kyle, of Otahuhu, praying for leave to exerciso scrip belonging to her late husband. Tho Captors of Wlniata, Mr Moat has taken up tho cases of Sergeant McGovern and Constable Gillies who it will bo remembered went to consider able expense in connection with tho arrest of Winiata, and havo not had tho money refunded, ncithor havo they been pro moted us recommended by Inspector Thomson. Mr Moat gave notice to-day to ask. if the refund was made, and if not, why the delay, Amcnclmont of Bankruptcy Law. Yesterday a deputation from the Chambers of Commerce Conference waited upon the Attorncy-Gciioral and suggested certain alterations which might be mado in tho Bankruptcy Act, and also in its administra tion. Mr Stout agreed w ith the suggestions generally, but with regard to one offered ho said that ho should require time to con sider it. This matter referred to cases wherein an estate of a bankrupt was not sufficient to pay wages and salaries due to the bankrupt's employees. Tho deputation pointed out that tho Conference was of opinion that the penalty of debarring a debtor in such a case from ever obtaining a certificate was stringent, and suggested that withholding the certificate for a period of two years would meet the case. To-day's Business, Sir Geo. Grey to-day gave notico of a bill to make Justices of the Peace elective. Mr Moss to-day presented a petition from tho Roman Catholics of Parnell in favour of capitation grants to their schools. A deputation consisting of Sir Geo. Gray, Col. Fraser, and Mr Cadman, waiteii'on the Premier today in reference to the Thames To Aroha Railway. The Premier promised to give the matter his fullest consideration, and there is every probability of something being done The Financial Debate. The resumption of tho debate tp.-dny is looked forward to with great interest, al though the debate is expected to"be weari some before it is finyshijd. t\c. "Post," which claims to speak on authority, says it will bo tafeen eatJy this afternoon, and pro bably finished late to-night, but this early conclusion is scarcely to be hoped for. The " Post '■' also says that Major Atkinson and his party will vote against the amendment. This assertion is not justified by facts, j am given to understand that the Opposition will not vote "as a party, but I i^n, say that it is the present intention o? a number of them to vote on their iiidividual responsi bility for it, The Strength of Parties. The threatened danger from the amend , ment moved by Mr Moss stimulated the Government whips to action, and' the result is a card of 51 names, all of which aro considered pretty oortaln, and also two others who aye looked upon as doubtful. The certainties include the name of Colonel Fraser, while the doubt-dare Messrs Locke and Ormond. All the Canterbury : members, with two exceptions, are reckoned iiipon. The Ministerial whips give their opponents 41 certain votes. No complete card has been mado up by the other side, but whon it is, the result is almost certain to bo that parties will bo more evenly balanced than tho Government whips ht>yo calculated upon. Wahnnui and tho Usa>__- House, The continued delay of the Government to make tho appointments which were im ported as boing on the tapis sevQ^aJ weeks -go is causing surprise. Inspecting the rumour thatWahanui is to be called to the Upper House, I was informed yesterday on very good authority that ho would have been called several weeks ago if ho had con sented, but he imposed terms which wove not agreeable to the Cabinet, If such, was the case, the nnturo of the terms has. not > transpired. :' " " | Grant for Educational Buildings. Some, members who aro parricularly in terested in oducational administration are afraid that it is the intention of Goyern njontnotto make any building grant this year. Mr Moat has taken the matter up, and in the House this afternoQii asked if yt>s tho intention of Government to place n sum ' on tho Estimates for education^ vwrposcs. The amount thus voted hit year was LSO.OOO, and in ISSS Li0.,000. The opinion is that if a saving is made in this direction, it will bo undesirable, the wants of tho out- J districts being so numerous and pressing. Amendment of Bankruptcy Law?

A deputation from the Conference of Chambers of Commerce, now rot_et.no- here waited upon the Attornoy-Gc«eval and Bug' gested certain alterations which the Con-' lerenco was of opinion might bo made in the Bankruptcy Act, and also in the adminis tvation oi the Act. Mr Stout said that ho would require time to consider the irsutoi. reierred to—a case where an e.Vato'of a bankrupt was not sufficier^ .o pay wages and salaries due to, l^nkrupt's employes ' Iho deputtvt.wi ppintod out that tho Ot-n ---feyopee was of opinion 'that'tho tmalty of debarring a, debtor in such a' we. from even obtaining his certificate was. too stringent and suggested that tho withholding of a 'certificate for a period o£, two. yeavs would meet .the case, T^

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

A MAN CUTS HIS THROAT.

Shortly after one o'clock this afternoon a man named David Alexander Evans made a deliberate attempt at self-destruction by cutting his throat with a razor in Burnand's Wyndham - street boarding - house. Mr Burnand informed our reporter that Evans was a labouring man, and had beon employed on the steamer Triumph, He came to the boarding - house on Saturday last, and expressed his inten tion of remaining there during the present week. At noon to-day Evans, being quite sober, sat down to dinner with several others, and partook of a hearty meal. Ho did not appear despondent, but talked reasonably, and. conducted himself well. He left the tabic and went upstairs to his room. Very soon after, a young man named William Stirling, who was in an adjoining room, hoard a peculiar sound pro ceeding from Evans's apartment. He called to him, and asked, " What is the matter?" Hearing no reply, he looked into the room where Evans was, and seeing blood on the floor, he immediately called Mr Burnand, proprietor of the house. They both went into Evans's room, and found him lying on the bed With His Throat Cut, and blood all round him, the man was un able to speak, so no information was then got ns to how or why the desperate deed had been attempted. A razor was found alongside of Evans. It was covered with blood, and had evidently been the instru ment used by the would-be suicide in his foolish effort to terminate his existence. The police were at once communicated with, and Dr. Newberry Oobbett having boon sent for, arrived speedily. He dressed the gash in h rans's neck, which was not of a very extensive character, although sufficient to prove fatal, and then ho directed that the man should be removed to the Hospital. Sergeant Donnelly re presented the police, and by his directions Evans was conveyed to the Hospital in an express. Latost Particulars. From inquiry made through the Hospital telephone late this afternoon we learn that Evans has been recognised by the police as a man who was fined on the 17th inst. for drunkenness. Otherwise he appears to bo very little known. The injuries are not of a dangerous character. . Tho wcund is about four inches long, but is not so deep as to have reached the jugular vein rr any of the principal arteries. The bleeding has been quite stopped, and it is expected that the iinjured man will speedily recover, unless erysipelas or other aggravated symptoms supervene.

THE SMALL POX OUTBREAK IN AUSTRALIA.

(IIV TELEIIRAI'H.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wellington, this day. The following telegram was sent by the Colonial Secretary to the Governments of Victoria and New South Wales :—" You will personally oblige me by causing one of your officials to immediately furnish me as closoly as possible with the following in formation: (1) Number of patients still suffering from small - pox in tho colony; (2) Number of deathß nnd recoveries from the disease since tho present outbreak ; (3) As to tho probability of confining and completely stamping out the disease, and the time within which such result is expected." Tho following repliea were received :— .

Prom Victoria. — " The number of patients suffering from small-pox is eleven viz., six in the sanitarium and five at Ring wood ; and it is anticipated that after tha 19th inst. there will be live cases remaining under treatment at the sanitorium. The number of deaths is two, and it is thonght the disease will not spread further. There have been twenty-six cases treated in the sanitorium sinco the outbreak on Ist June last, and besides there have been eighteen cases reported in various localities in Vic- • toria, of which five now remain under s_r veillanco, the others having recovQ.red, Detailed return by post; no new cases sinca 13th inst.—Jas. Service, Premier."- From New South Wales. — "Twolvo cases of variola now in the colony, all con fined in rigorous quarantine j several con valescent ; only two in a danporous state. The measures already adopted for prompt isolation are considered very effective.ancl likely to stamp out the disease should no fresh centres be created by importation from Victoria.—Alkx. Stuart."

FATAL ACCIDENTS.

.UY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Christciiurom, this day. Tex days a b o the carpentwol the New Zea land Shipping Company's Wairoa, whilst working the steam wineh on board the ship, got his hands caught in the cogs of the machine, and had three fingers crushed off. Ho was taken to Lyttelton casual ward, where everything was done to alleviate hit. sufferings. On Sunday, however, after the unfortunate man had snSered great agony tetanus set in, a__d he died yesterday. Deceased was a.bont 50 years of age, single and was wel, known in port, having been for sev-e;*l voyages carpenter of the ship Hydaspes. He was on board that ship when she was run down.

Constable Card well, stationed at Sheffield, while crossing the railway after dark on Saturday, was lacked down and run over by a truck which was being shunted on to auothqy ii,ne. Ho received injuries to his gram, and had one thigh broken. He died from his mj.uriea in the Hospital yester-

I Thursday noxt will be quit* a field day. : for bankrupts at the Suprew* Court. No less than 21 of them are ejected to put in an nppearaneo for one purpose or another. Application will lw> made under the old procedure for an onder of discharge for C H. Princo_ tkhi}e th-3 public examinations 0* the foj lading will come on:—Gecnge Mudg wav, Thomas Scott, John Adams, Robert : Batten, William Garriek, Joshfla Reynolds, : George Markie, Joseph Bethell, PUsde Ghezzam, Morton Sawders, William Allan, Gardiner, James. Billborn Smith, Thomas Lupton, Jamas Westmore Smith, George McCaslen., Henry liyes, John Peter Oaks, Isaaq Broad, Henry Haass., and Susan Miary Murphy.

_ _1 9 *.' 1°? 1,.g tonds.s was opened to-day by Mr R. Macfevy Fripp, architect, for the ejection &Vsd completion of a house a_ Epsorp, &r 11. Wynyard, Esq.-W. Scott, i&tas. Loekhart and McAnully, fSSft; J Radeliffo, £344; Drynan, £340; \V. A. Turk £337; T.. D. White, £335 ; Ge d% and Calver, £326; The*. Lynch, £289; Robert Holmes, £233,

Already in nywy. small shipping circles attention is being directed to the develop ment^ tw.de with New Guinea. On Satur day last, at Helensville, Captain G. H sold tho brigantino Nightiaaate !w-i^ C V, W< La"gstone, late oil (Waik.ato. The puce paid was £958: Ibho. loaves this week with a caxga ol kauri Ipga for Bunedin, when hor new owner in -1 tends utilising her in connection with th» -New Guinea trade. After being handed over, a small party of. Captain Short's friends were entertained on baord by 1 that gentUiinan as, 0, farewell |partiji£_ Ihe vuuids were supplied by Mr McManus, of tlio Icwi^us Hotel, in a.manney credit able to that worthy host, and aftes £ul_ justice was done to them and- various toasts, proposed to the success of tho undertaking, vhe party broke up at ahoafc 10 p.m. We understand that Captain, Sb o_t ie retained as master of the vessel..

f1 v . ll?g*0^ «r*Per who broke his pfodge to the Early Closing Association, and keptr open a4er»p._ n . on Saturday, wa* treated tp a bra,ss band serenade and heldl _p.to,tl_<_ ricUculo of thousands of citizens.

AUho meeting of the Ckaiton CKess Glut on lhur f sday last the following were the spores in the tournament:—Ashton won 10, lost 7, drqw 1 ! RoyLw won 11, lost 9, drew 2; Bruford won I, lost 8, drew 0; Bu_toi> won I, lost &, drew 1; Cousins won 5, losfc 4, d»;ew <J; Garlick won 7, lost Irt), <Jrew 0'; Uorrie won 0, lost 5, drew 1; Green won 8, ' lost 12, drew 1; Hosking won 12. lost 4, drew 2 ; Jakins won 4. lost 14, drew 1; James won 4, lost Cv drew 3 ;■ Lusk won 8, lost 4, drew 2■; Ridings. wo»2_ lost 6, drew 2; Sloman vow 13, lostS, drow 3; Watkips won 7. lost 7. drew 0 { Wood won 11, lssfc k k the matwi will be continued «x_ Thursday next «t Robson's Dining Rooms;

Mr Reginald Donkin, elec.viefc.__ to the* New SJpaland Iron and Steel Company, of Qijiehbtnga. has consented to deliver a le_t_r» UP..U ••■Electricity." in St. Thomas's Sohool 100m, on Thursday evening noit. Attar tho leeturo a sociable meeting of St. Thomas's con gregation and fi lends will take plaee, at whiclji refreshments, both physical asd mental, will be, provided.

Tha Auckland Hosuitil librarianacknow-. ledges with mniiythanksaparcelof "Graphicsf from, tne Free Public Library.

THEAI7CKLAMD^WWLm' STAR, TUESDM SEPTEMBER: 28, ISB4.



Special Advertisements. ALL MAHURANGI T IMES AHUKANGI JUIMES are not alike. Partnership. TMcMASTER wishes to thank his • Friends and the Publlo for their liberal Satronage during the past fifteen years, and osires to intimate that he has now taken into Partnership Mr John McMastkh. Tho Busi ness will in future be carried on under the title of T. and J. MoMaster, Drapers and Clothiers, who hopo to give such attention to Business and soil at Bach prices as to moi-it a large share of public patronage.—T. &J. McMastbr, Direct Importers, 2.2. Queen-street,



THE NEW. • GOODS THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS THK NEW GOODS THE NEvV GOODS THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS FOR THIS SEASON FOR THIS SEASON FOR THIS SEASON FOR THIS SEASON FOR THIS SEASON, FOR THIS SEASON WILL jREPAY INSPECTION. WILL REPAY INSPECTION. WILL RKJPAY INSPECTION. WILL REPAY INSPECTION. WILL REPAY. INSPECTION. WILL REPAY " INSPECTION. . THE STOCK IS LARGE THE STOCK' IS LARGE THE STOCK IS LARGE THE STOCK IS LARGE •I'HE STOCK IS LARGE •THE STOCK IS LARGE AND THE VALUE UNDENIABLE. AND THK VALUE UNDENIABLE. AND THE VALUE UNDENIABLE. AND THE VALUE UNDENIABLE. AND THE VALUE UNDENIABLE. AND THE VALUE UNDENIABLE. THE BOYS' AND YOUTHS' SCHOOL SUIT'S ARE SPECIALLY RECOMMENDED, ' THE MATERIALS BEING DURABLE, AHD" THE ' PRICES h VERY ''.'.'. REASONABLE,; THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, 68 & ICQ, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, AND AT ALBERT-STREET. THAMES. MRS R. SOMMER.YILIiE,. MILLINERY WAREROOMS AND . STRAW-WORKING __3TABUyHIMENT, ppposnn; Opera House. I



SECOND EDITION. LATEST CABLEGRAMS. ♦'■ -■'■■' THE SOFDAN REBELLION CRUSHED. British Troops Not Required. Communication Established Between Khartoum and Dongola. |-Y CABLK.-COPYRIGHT.f Caiko, Soptombor 22. Lonn Woi.sbi.EY has advised that tho two regiments, now under orders to proceed from Malta to Egypt; should be stopped, as their services are not likoly to be required there. The French Consul at Khartoum telegraphs that the vicinity of that town has been freed of the rebels, and that ho is about to leave for Dongola with Mr Power and Colonel Stewart. j NEW ZEALAND MAIL SERVICES. ♦ The Government Proposals. (BY TM.KURAPH —SPECIAL REPORTER.) Wellington, this aftornoon. Sir Julius Vogbl this afternoon gave notice in the House of Representatives to move on Friday :—" That the Califotnian Service and the direct steamers afford the quickest-communication between Now Zealand and Great Britain ; and that as the Brindisi servico entails a loss, it is the opinion of this Houso that all letters forj warded by tho Brindisi route bo raised to ono shilling por half oiyico, and other nuiil matter in proportion; and that if any difficulty aroso in Groat Britain, it should bo collected in this colony."



Special Advertlseiucuts. SPLENDID VARIETY NEW SPRING GOODS. WILLIAM~R.~iRIDGMAN Doßlreß to Inform his Customers that ho is now- Showing a BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODfI FOR THE COMINO SEASON. Very Choice Patterns of New Prints, from _Jd yard, to the very best The New Keverslblo Prints, choice patterns Newest Designs in Sateens, very pretty goods Splondid Assortment New Dress Uoods In great variety, very low in prlco Large Assortment New Laco Goods, in white, ivory, cream, &c; rcnl Maltese Lace, from 7}d yard ' Job Lino Coloured Dress Beiges, bought low, sold cheap Nice Goods in Black Brochft Satins New Patterns in Cretonnes, from IJd Now Aprons, Kibbons, Gloves, Collars, Tics Good Floorcloth, Is 3d yard; New Umbrellas Splendid Assortment White and Grey Calicoes; wholesale price by tho piece New Clothing in Men's. Boys', and Youths : W Boys' Leopold Suits. -Is lid, us 3d, to 12s (3d 50 Men's Tweed Suits, 22s 6d, worth 303 New Hats in great variety Kaiapol Clothing In consequence of tho Intense Competition in the Drapery Trade, W. R. B. has deter mined to MARK ALL GOODS at the LOWEST MARGIN OP PROFIT, and consci.uon.ly NO DISCOUNT can be allowed. REMAINDER OP WINTER STOCK AT A GREAT REDUCTION. JUNCTION DRAPERY "WAREHOUSE, 253. UPPER QUEEN -STREET WE FURNISH MOUSES THROCfiHOIJT. GARLICK & CRANWELL'S is the CHEAP FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. JUST OPENED, Beautiful Assortment ok BRUSSELS TAPESTRY. AND KIDDERMINISTER CARPETS. | SPLENDID LOT OF BEDSTEADS, Just Received, IRON AND BRASS, NICKEL-PLATED. 1 QARLICK AND rjRANWELL, FURNISHING WAREHOUBE, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. » IMPORTANT NOTICE. BUSINESS CHANGED HANDS. F. W. WOODKOFFE '■ HAVING PURCHASED FOR CASH THE ENTIRE STOCK-IN-TRADE of ' GENERAL DRAPERY AND TRANSFER OF LEASE FROM. W. E. WALL & CO., QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, AT A LARGE DISCOUNT OFF COST PRICE, HAS NOW COMMENCED AH IMMENSE CLEARANCE SALE, PURino -wnicn THE ENTIRE STOCK, AMOUNTING TO Cf.oßg ON £4,000, WILL BE SOLD AT ' __r HALF ORIGINAL PRICE, 7J_i '■-' .- ■ i For further particulars seo Handbills. Note the Address: Tjl J\ -TILT OOFR O0 F E (Latb.W, K Wall &:Co.). QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND. Q E C O N D VLT B BR OF ths GREATEST BONA FIDE SALE EVER HELD IN NEW ZEALAND. THE GENUINENESS OF THIS SALE __■ CLOTHING AND OUTFITTING REQUISITES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Has been home oat by tho CROWD of CUS TOMERS during the past week, and especially on Saturday night, EVERYONE WAS PLEASED AND SATIS-1 FIED AT THE BARGAINS'THEY SECURED. THIS WEEK, FRESH GOODS WILL BE OPENED. ' AND THE SAME SLAUGHTERING CONTINUED. «>-___ EARLY. AS THE PREMISES ARE SMALL. MONSTER CLOTHING HALL, 2X4, OOEEN.STREET. Opposite Mo Arthur's, J t bv y, "* .-■*"*■•: ' MANAGER.



THE LIVER STIMULANT.-A POMPO-ND EXTRACT OF EUONOMYN ANO podophyllum with Taraxacum —is INCOMPARABLY THE BEST TONIC FOR BILIOUS NESS, TORPID LIVER, DYSPEPSIA, FLATULENCE, AND LOSS OF APPETITE. 2S. 60. PER BOTTLE, ... MCMH'S, Cn.tMSI, _____ S.R£tl. MICK---. Chief Post-office, Auckland. M_.i_fl will Close as under i— This Day, Per Waihoro, aa follows :— For Russell, Knwakawa, Australian Colonies and United Kingdom, via Suoz and Brlndiai (per Orient boat;, for letters, &e„ specially so.prepaid and addressed, at I p.m. For Franco, Alauritius, Aden, Madagascar. Cape of Good Hope, etc. (per French packet from Sydney), at 3 p.m. For money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 3 p.m. Lato lotters, for Sydney and Melbourne only, at 1.20 p.m. For Tairua, por Venus, at 4 p.m For Whangarel Headß. Parua, Waipu. Whangaroi, Kamo, and Mangapai, por Mac grogor or Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Mangawai and Kalwaka. per Ruby, at 5 p.m. Wednesday, 21th Inst. For Coromandel, per Coromandel. at 11.30 a.m. / For Tryphena, Port Fitzroy and Whangapura i para, per loua, at 3 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 25th inst. ForWaitara. New Plymouth. &c, per Hannah Alokuu, at 7.10 a.m. Per Rotoniahana, aa follow: For India China, Japan, Mediterranean Porta, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For Qisborne, Napier. Southern Ports, Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom (via Colombo, Suez and Brindisi), for letters. . So., specially so prepaid and addreased. at 11 ii.in. For Aloney Orders, Repistered Letters and Newspapers, 10 a.m. Lato Letters till 11.20 a.m. The United Kingdom mail will be duo In London on Tuesday, Nov. IS. S. B. HISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief l'ost-onice. Auckland.



PECLINE OF MAN.-Neno,,', w.-kn«._. 1..,_.,.i* li_i».l.!iir_. -usual Uoliility, ,:_r,-J l.y '■ \\Vll.,'„ u. _|U, 11.-i „■»,■, '' At llruicsl. I-. KempLhortio, Viosner _ Co., AKulita. AtiukUu.l. The land sale of Gieborne properties to be held to-morrow (Wednesday .will tako place at 12 o'clock sharp. The'tin-fas offered aro vry , advantageous to purchasers, and bidding . should bo free. J Sowing Machines, Wholesale, and Retail. —D. S. Chambers,, Tho Jtsliau Bedstead is a new and very WflJ-fiE s.yle. Toil will find a large assortment oi UOn and Brass and Nickel-plated Bedsteads at tho Cheap Furnishing Warehouse, Garlick and" Cranwell's, Queen-street, Auckland.—[AliYT.] Row's General Grocery and Provision Stdrcs. Victorla-straet, are brought under your jiotioo as :tho' choapost, best, and most suitable placo to order rour sroceries, provisions, teas i ete Splendid lino in tea, Is lOd per lb.—Us v-i- ] I