SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

maw Winn J This Evening, 5.18 HIGH WATER j To morrow Morning, 5.18 SUNSET .-Thlß Evening. 6.30 SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning. I 53 , MOON'S AGE.-Full Moon, 3rd, 8.16 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Aurora, schooner, Mincham, from Rarotonga

_ ' TO-DAY. Wellington, b.s„ Earquhar. from Tauranga Glenelg, s.s., Stophenson, from Rti-soll lons, s.s., Amodeo, from Meronry Bay Atlantic, barque, from Java

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Energy, soh.. Francis, for Greymouth vVolcome, sch., Fry, for Kaipara Handa Isle, sch., McKenzio, for Mercury Bay

TO-DAY. Good Templar, ketch. Gregory, for Tairua l.riemhlliia, sch., Bathurst, for Whangaroa Italy, barque, for Hokianga Adolalde, sch., Dunn, forJWhongaroa Griffin, sch., Collings, for Russell

IMPORTS.

' Per Aurora, from Rarotonga-80,000 oranges, 100 bundles dried bananas, 21 cables Hmrjuice, 10 bags coffee.

.Outwards Coastwise.—Eleanor Norton, for Mahurangi; Waitara, for Russell; Waiwera, for Russell.

Tho barquo Alccstis arrived at Port Chalmers from New York yesterday after a passage of 125 days.

The barque Grecian Bend has loaded 179,000 feet of timber at Mercury Bay for Sydney. She cleared outwards at tho Customs to day.

The brigantine Mary Campbell, for Grey mouth, and Maria Alrginio, for Sydnoy via Manukau, cleared at the Customs this morn ing.

Mr Ntccol has laid down a new patent slip at North Shore, and has taken up the ferry steamer Victoria for a general overhaul.

The schooner Atlnnilc was at Rarotonga on October Ith.

The schooner, Julia Brycc, left Rarotonga on September 25th for a cruise, after which she is exp.etcd to return to Auckland.

; Tho schooner Aurora, which left this port on September 4th, returned from Rarotonga. last evening. Unfavourable weather was principally experienced duriug the passago up

Two new schooners are underway at Mr Niccol's shipbuilding yard, North Shore. One is a vessel of about 60 tons, and the othor will register about 55 tons. The latter is being built by Mr Niccol's sons.

Tho following Union steamers are due to ar rive here noxt week :—Rotorua, from the South (Onehunga), on Sunday early ; Waiharo, from Melbourne, via the South, and Te Anau from sydnoy. on Tuesday morning; Penguin, from Jtiji, Wednesday; and Omapero, from the South, Saturday.

Tho s.s. Wellington arrived from Tauraanga this morning. Passengers—Messrs J. Conway, Morris (2), Potior, Vercoe, Williams, Laing, Dumhleton, and 1 steerage

The s.s. Glenelg arrived from Russell this morning with the following passengers :—Mrs Edwards Mrs K. Ford. Mrs Tiitnblo, Miss Ed wards. Messrs Bell. Cutler, Jackson (2), John son, Kidd, Lena. Norton, Orehlston, Pearson. Phillip*, Heid, Shannon.

THE BARQUE ATLANTIC.

The barquo Atlantic, which left Java on Sep tember 3, arrived ho -o late this afternoon with a full cargo of r_w sugar for the New Zealand Sugar Company, When wo went to press she was off tno North Head, flying tho 'health officers fla°-," as being from an infected port sho requires to be "inspected."

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Offlce, this day. Messrs Caruines and ' Taylor hold their usual Friday's sale of poultry, produce, furni ture, fancy goods, and a general assortment of drapery. Thero was a good attendance, nnd bidding spirited. Poultry: Chicks, 84 to Is Id ; young fowls. IsOdto 2b; full grown fowls, 2s 3d to 3s; ducks, 2s (id to 3. ; Spauish fowls, 3s Id; Lnngshan fowls, 3* 6d ; Brahmas, 3.9 d ; choice silver-spangled Hamburg fowls, 6s 3d each. Young pigs wero in good demand,and sold freely at from 10s to 15s Gd. Hen with clutches of chicks, 8s (id to 10s: hen and ducklings, 9s 6d ; young ducklings, 101(1 each: parrot and cage. 13s Od; geese, Is; sittings of dark Brahma eggs, 2s each. Produce: New potatoes, 3d to Id per lb, all cleared out; good table potatoes, Is ltd to 6s Gd ; bacon and hams, medium. Id to Gd, superior. 7d to lid; kog beef, Id to 2d; keg butter, fid to Sd ; onions, 2_d to 3d (American); cabbage, 2s sack ; maize, 3s 3d ; outs, 3s 3d; sharps, 6s; bran, 7s; chair. 2s Gd; cheese, inferior quality. Id to 3d, medium, 3.d to sld. Groceries: Oatmeal, 3s lid and 3s Gd, 251b bag; tea in half -chest?, Is 3d to 2s por lb; tea in boxes, IGs to 21s; sugar, 3d to id lb; blue, Is per box; mixed biscuits, lid to s_d ; candles, 83d to njd ; kerosene, Is 8d to Is lOd; so _p. 8s (id to 15s per half-box. The furniture, jewellery, fancy goods, and a general assortment of drapery, sold at fair prices.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails v. ill Close as under :— Tnis Day. For Rtißsell and Kawakawa, per Waitara, at 4 p.m. For New Plymouth and Southorn' Porto, por Stormbird. at 1.20 r.m. Monday, 3rd Nov. For Coromandel, per Coromandel. at 11.30 a.m For Thames, pet rtotomahana, at 1 30 p.m. For- Tauranga, Ohinomutu, and Opotiki, per Clansman, at 5 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa. Whangaroa, and Mongonui, per Wellington, at 5 p.m. For Whitiangi, Upper Mill, ana Tairua, per i Glenelg. at a p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, 4th Nov. For. Taranaki and Southern Ports, j>er Rotorua, at 6 a.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, Matakana, and Warkworth. per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Russell, Kakakawa, Norfolk Island, and Noumea, per lona, at 3 p.m. For Napier and Gisborne, por Thomas Russell, at 11 a.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Waipu, Whan garei, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Macgregor, at 5 p.m. For Mangawal and Kaiwaka.pcr Ruby, at 5 p.m. Wednesday. sth instank Per Waihora as follows;— •*»' For China, Japan, and Continent of Europe, via Brindisi or Naples at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, .Australian Colonies, and United Kingdom,via Suez and Brindisi, or Naples (per Orient steamer). For letters, prepaid and addressed, at 4 p'm. For money orders, registered letters, and newspap.rs, at 3 p.m. Lato letters, for Sydney and Melbourne only, at 4.20 p.m. Mail will bo due in London, on Tuesday, 23rd December. Tuesday, llth Nov. Per Zcalandia, as follow: For Navigators Islands, Sandwich Islands. United States ot America, Canada, British Columbia, Centra], and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. ,-F6r Money orders, registered letters and ' newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to the postage, will he received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. This mail will be due in London on Satur day, December 20. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-offlce. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

November 1,1881. Theatre Royal—Woodward's Japanese Troupe, 8 p.m. Abbott's Opera Houeo — Mis. Crawford's Comedy and Dramatic Company, 8 p.m. Temperance Hall—Popular Temperance En tertainment, 8 p.m. Young Men's Christian Association — Devo tional, 7.30 p.m. French Literary Society—Mr Villeval, on The Fall of the Girondists," 7.30 p.m.

Birth.

ABBOTT.—On October 31st, at Remuera, tho wifo of H. N. Abbott of a son.

Deaths.

COT'I'INGHAM.—On November 1, after a long and painful illness, at South-street, Nowton, George Saul Cottingham; aged 23 years. Deeply regretted. The funeral will leavo his late residence to mor; OW, 2nd instant nt 3 p.m. Friends please accept, this intimation. DKBKRG.-On the Ist November, 1881. at her late residence, the business premises of G. 11. Mat-rclen, corner of Chapel and Durham streets, Cathorine, the beloved wifo of Rudolph Deberg ; agod 10 years. The funeral will leave its above to-morrow (Sunday), the 2nd inst.. at 3 p.m. Friends please accept this invitation. MASON.—On November 1, at hor parents' resi dence, Smith-street, oil' Hepburn-street, of diptheria, Kllcn Lillian, the beloved daugh ter of Thomas and Annlo Mason. The funeraal will leavo at 3.30 on Sunday afternoon. MCCARTHY.—On November 1, at Kyber Pass, Bernand Vincont, son of J. McCarthy ; aged 1 year and 10 months. Interment private.

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1884.

For the cause that lacks assistance. For tbe wrong that needs resistance, For the future In tho distance, And the geod that wo can do.

The proposed contract with the New Zealand Shipping Company for a foil nightly English mail, alternating with the San Francisco service, of which

intimation is given in our Parlia mentary telegrams to-day, will be viewed with considerably less favour by our Chamber of Commerce than for merly, if it be true that the Company have practically resolved to cut Auck land out of the direct service, and send all our passengers and cargo via the South. Recent movements of the Company's steamers plainly point in this direction. The Doric obtained a large proportion of her Auckland cargo upon the understanding that she was coming to this port direct, and at the last moment her destination was changed to Wellington, and Auck land shippers have had to suffer vexatious delay and losses by transhipment, because, forsooth, the Company found it answered their pur pose to break faith with their cus tomers. It is well known that an agreement lias been come to between the Shipping Company and Shaw- Savill-Albion Company, and by a remarkable coincidence the Arawa, belonging to the latter Company, which was expected to make her first trip here, will, it is reported, follow the example of the Doric and give Auck land the go-by. We must therefore look elsewhere for protection against the deadly blow aimed at the com merce of our port. Supineness and want of foresight lost Auckland the supremacy in the coastal steam ser vice which was once within her grasp, and the substantial start made by the Auckland Freight Company was relinquished to a company having its headquarters at Christchureh. If our pliability is rewarded in the direct service by compelling importers to take delivery of their goods via the South, the commercial men of the city will, we trust, at length exert them selves and adopt effectual measures to assert the claims of the port. The returns of the New Zealand Shipping Company prove that Auckland has been its best customer; in return we are threatened with a scanda lous and contemptuous disregard of our port and commerce. We do not believe that the business men of Auckland, however indifferent in the past, are so blind and mad as to tolerate a system that will surely squeeze them out of the colonial trade, and give Southern importers an advantage even in competition for the local trade with novelties that require rapid delivery. The attempt to place Auckland on a level with the second-rate ports of New Zealand is too barefaced to succeed. We are not, thank Provi jence, at the mercy of any shipping combination. There are two obvious courses by which Auckland merchants can bring the companies to terms ; the first, many of our merchants are already quietly applying for themselves —they are ordering all their steamer freight via tie Orient and P. and O. lines; the transhipment at Melbourne or Sydney is no more inconvenient than at Wei! lington. But to be made a forcibly power in bringing the companies to terms, importers must enter into a league to divert all the trade they can from the direct steamers until a guarantee is given that a fair proportion of the vessels shall be laid on for this port, They must go a step further and guarantee to any steamship company, local or foreign, which will undertake our carrying trade, The Chamber of Commerce is the body to whom the mercantile class will look to take action, and their remonstrance should be followed by a meeting of business men with the object of forming a powerful league lor the effectual protection of the commer cial interests of the city.

Tho result of the V.R.C. Derby, run at Flemington this afternoon, will be issued from this office as an Extra immediately after its receipt.

The charges against Professor Swallow will bo hoard at the Polico Court on Monday, and we understand that Mr Superintendent Thomson, in the interests of public morality, intends to apply to tho Bench that the case be heard with closed doors. Detective Hughes is getting up the evidence, and we understand that McLean, who was arrested with Swallow, has made a statement to the police concerning thp charges.

The Minister of Justice, following con stitutional practice, has referred thp petitioners in regard to the American sea man McCarthy, charged with murderous assault, to Mr G. W. Griffin, United States Consul at Auckland,

Frederick Hardinge, pensioner, of Auck. land, was adjudicated a bankrupt this morn ing upon his own petition.

The Northern S.S. Company's steamers advertised to leave Auckland for Russell and Tauranga respectively on Monday will not take their doparture till Tuesday at 7 p,m.

The annual meeting of the Auckland Brick and Tile Company, which was to have been hejd yesterday, lapsed for want of a quorum.

The opening of tho rowing soason, which was arranged for this afternoon, took place too latp to permit of particulars appearing in this issue. The procession was to start at 3 p.m. and go over the course announced in the Stak of last evening. The water was rather rough, but was not expected to interfere with arrangements.

An Electoral Revision Court was held this morning before Mr H. G. Seth Smith, R.M,, for the purpose of naming persons who might wish to show cause why their names should not be struck off the rolls of Auckland City West and Newton. 113 had been objected to but only six appeared viz., Robert Adlington, Edward John Fennell, John Mettam, jun., Thos. Edwin Powley, Alfred Sayer, and John Edward Smerdon. With the exception of Fennell, who showed that his proper name was Finn.ell, and that his name was upon the roll in both iopne, the objections were with held and l.Qs costs given against each elec tor objected to, .thus making a total of £5.6. In a fortnight or .three weeks another batch of objections to names oh the Auckland West, Parnell, and Newton rolls will come i before the Court.

The engineers of the Union and other steamship companies have had painted a remarkably handsome and life-like portrait of Mr Nnncarrow, the Government Sur veyor of Marine Engines. The subscribers are groatly pleased with it, and it is shortly to be presented to Mr Nancarrow, in Dunedin, aftor having been first exhibited in Wellington. It is a life-sized three quarter length, painted direct on canvas from a small' photograph, and then after wards from the gentleman himself, and it augurs well for ait in this city to find individuals who are constantly going the rounds of tho Australian as woll as New Zealand ports giving the preference to an Auokland artist. It has been painted by Mr E. Arnold, of Vincent-street, and the contract prico of tho picture was fifty guineas.

A foreigner named Charles Anderson was brought from Helensville to-day by Con stable Foreman for medical examination. Anderson, for about a month past, has shown signs of mental aberration, his crazo being that ho has been condemned to death. A lew months ago tho poor fellow stabbed himself in tho side, but tho injury was not discovered until recently.

Benjamin West, a poor old man who, a fow days ago was " Bent up " for twelve months for vagrancy, died at tho gaol at eleven o'clock last night.

Tho Japanese Troupo performed to a moderately good houso at the Theatre Royal last evening. This afternoon there was a nvitinee performance, a large number of children boing present.

At a meeting of the Plumpton Coursing Club on Thursday, a fourth cull of 2s Od per share was ordered, which it was considered would meet tho liabilities of the Club. It wan stated at the meeting that sixty hares had been turned into tho park, and as thero is plonty of good feed and excellent cover, it is anticipated by sportsmen that at the opening of the coursing season tho stock of hares will havo increased and mul tiplied to a largo extent.

Tho Committee of tho Eight Hours' Demonstration met last ovoning at tho \Vorking Mon's Club, and arranged that tho Trades Demonstration should take place on tho 29th of January, that being tho anniversary of the province. The Sec retary was instructed to apply to the trustees of tho Cricket Ground for its use on tho day of tho Demonstration.

Ponsonby residents who aro members of tho Masonic fraternity havo determined to erect a lodgo in that district. Tho opening coremonies will tako pluco noxt Wcdnosday ovoning. Sir F. Whitaker, Provincial Grand Master of tho Scotch Constitution, will bo presont and deliver an address, whilo Bro. M. Niccol, substituto Provincial Grand Master,will bo consecrating and in stalling ollicer. Great attention has been paid to the details of tho ceremony, and a largo muster of tho members of the frator nity is anticipated.

To tho Editor: Sir,—ln tho polico ro port in yourissuo of yesterday, I noticed that tho man Willhofft represented himself as a member of my Company. Such statement is v n true, for ho has not been in any way con nected with my Company, or is ho likoly to bo, nor is he in any way known to bo con nected with the theatrical profession.— Yoursj&c., Louise Ckawfokd,

Tho Governor having rosolvod to reside for some timo at Christchureh, Lady Jervois and family leave for Wellington by the Hinemoa on Tuesday noxt.

The Rev. Mr Carter's lecturo on the Resurrection of Christ is lixed for Sunday, November 9th, not for to-morrow tho 2nd of Novembor.

Yosterday a number of draught mares bolongincr to tho well-known breodor, Robert Matthews, wore sold by auction at Timaru, and realised from 105 to 15)4 guineas each.

A meeting of members of tho Auckland Photographic Society was hold last ovoning in Mr Broomhnll's studio, Shortland-stroet. Thu Society is progressing, antl resolved upon a series of Saturday excursions in search of tho picturesquo—tho lirst on Saturday noxt at Waitaksroi ranges and waterfalls.

Tho tiring for Captain Clark's belt was proceeding at tho Mount Eden Rillorango whon wo wont to press. Thero wero a largo number of competitors, antl the ranges wero 200, 1100, 400, and COO yards. It was understood that at the closo of tho firing at the3oo yards range, all competitors below 20 points of the tap scoro would retire, in order that tholiring should not be unnecessarily prolonged.

Two men had a dispute about somo trivial matter in the United Service Hotel, this afternoon, when ono of them naned Daniel O'Sullivan had one of his eyes soverely cut by n blow de livered by his companion. Sullivan was conveyed to the Hospital in a cab, whero his injuries were attended to by Dr. Bond.

A meritorious concert was given last evening in St. Sepulchre's School-room, in aid of the Repairs Fund. Thero was a largo assemblage, and the concert was attended with croditnblo success. Mr V. E. Rice conducted. A considerable number of tho members of the St. Sepulchre's con gregation wore present. Tho following programme was submitted and faith fully represented : — Pianoforte duct, " Fanfare" (Ascher), Mrs Williams and Miss Dickson ; Glue, "Softly Fall tho Shades of Evening" (Silas); song, " Out on the Deep" (Lohr), Mr Charter; song, " Pierrot " (Hutchinson), Miss Ball ; piano forte solo, " Tarantollo" (I)ohlor), Mrs Williams ; part song, " Praise of Spring " (Mendelssohn); song, "I Love my Love" (l'insuti), Miss Mackay; song "Trafal gar" (M. Watson), Mr J). Harkcr; glco, "Hymn to Cynthia" (H, Smart), glee, "Down in a Protty Valley" (H. Lusldo); song, " Love I Will Lovo You Ever (P. Bucalossi), Mr Martin; piano forte solo, " Wintergriiii" (Binfield), Miss Dickson; song, "Gates of tho West " (C. Lowthian), Miss Ridings; part song, "Good Night, Beloved" (Pinsuti); song, "The Skipper" (Judo), Mr Hogg; glee, "Spring" (Smart). Two humorous read ings wero giver, by Mr (.. P. Pierce and Mr T. L. White.

Tho new Bteamer Birkenhead (Captain Rountreo), which runs to Northcote and Birkenhead, is a very steady boat, and has given overy satisfaction in tho roughest weather. The new time-table, which came into force to-day, provides for an increased number of trips to suit the public conveni ence, and will tend to encourage peoplo to reside in Northcote and Birkenhead dis tricts. The chief item of expqrt is straw berries, and there has been as great a quan tity carried over in fivo weeks as there was last year in two months. Mr Thompson has a remarkably prolific crop, and though he has put. down two acres moro this season, ho still has great difficulty in supplying them as fast as they are wanted in Auck land. As showing the advance made in the settlement in this portion of the North Shore, it may be mentioned that during tho past 2_ years over 90 houses have been built in Birkenhead alone.

The following business was taken at the Police Court this morning before H. G Seth Smith, Esq., R.M. Four persons, drunk, 10s each. John Smith, a watch maker, from Papakura, under the Vagrant Act, was romanded until Monday. Thomas Thornton, an approntico to Mr John Tren ; with, boot manufacturer, of Wakefield street, a runaway. Mrs Thornton stated that her son gavo her the slip, and shp had not seen him sinco. Remanded until tho Bth inst. John Walker, Waikato, charged on the information of Sprgeant Edward Smith with refusing to support his two boys, who had been in tho Kohimarama Schsol for throe years. Walker made an offer to do what he could in paying up the arrears, as he had only just got into em ployment on tho railway. Ordored to pay 15s per wepk from October 4th. Cliarles 4nderson, remanded for medical examina tion.

Some months ago, a report of a public encounter between Mr Milner Stophen, the magnetic jvealer, and several Dunedin doc tors was telegraphed throughout tho colony. Mr Stephen declared that he had cured a case which had been pronounced internal cancer by the local doctors, and challenged them to put the cure to the test. Several medical men put in an ap pearance for that purpose, and aftor a passage-at-nrms between the medical men and Mr Stephen as to the me|thod of inves tigation, the patient submitted herself to examination by Dr. Brown, who on return ing to the hall declared that he believed the woman was still suffering from cancer and was uncured. As this statement had gone forth to the public, Mr Stephen re quested the editor of the Star to address a telegram to theson of the patientin question. This was done in the following terms :— " Auckland, October 30.—Mr Wm. Rough, Finlay's Saw Mills, Dunedin. How is your mother ? Write her surname. Is size less or more since Dr. Brown examined ? Any pain ? Any weakness ? Do you believe her to have been cured of cancer by Milner Stephen ?" A reply was received to-day as follows :—" Dunedin, October 31.—Mar garet Farquhar. Good health. Size con siderably reduced. No pains. Getting stronger. Believe her thoroughly cured by Milner Stephen.—William Rouen."

Sewing Machines the best.—D. S. Chambers

The Official Assignee was engaged to-day in removing to his more comiortable quarters in the new Stau Office, whero ho will be found on and after Monday noxt. For the present the entrance will be from Fort-street, but ultimately access will be afforded from Shortland-street also.

It has been resolved by the Council of the Auckland Institute to open the Museum on Sunday afternoons between 2 and 5 o'clock. This resolution will not take effect for several weeks, as certain alterations now going on necessitate the building being closed.

Notice. —Wo bog to remind our customers that our office is removed from Quoon-etreetto our new yard at the junction ot Customs and Hobson-strcets, and hopo by strict attention to their wants, and keeping a good stock of hy draulic, shell, und coral limes, sand, pipes, Sec, to merit a fair share of the trade. It is import ant to use limes when fresh. Our plant being large, we can grind it as required, and it is sold at once.—John Wilson & Co , Customs-street West, Auckland — [Advt.J

The Tidy Houskwife.—Tho careful, tidy housewife when giving her house its spring cleaning, should bear la mind tliat the dear in mates arc more precious than housos; their sys tems need cleaning by purifying the blood, regulating tho stomach and bowels, and sho shou)d know that there nothing that will do It so aurofy as Hop Bitters, tho pu.c.t and best of all medicines. Look for. VV. H. Hazard, having been appointed agent for Jatnos Pain, London, announces specially selected boxes of llroworks. from 5s upwards.

To-night will be your last chance to in vest in "Adam Bede*»" Melbourne Cup Consultation; will bo drawn on Monday. Don't be too latt,.—[Advt.]

The incumbont of St. Matthew's is to preach tomorrow night on tho subject " Sought and Savod." It was stated by mistake in yes terday's issue that tho seirco took plaoo tonight.

Sunday services are announced in tho usual eccoslastical column. Grafton Road and Pittttro.t Weslo/an anniversary s.rvlce., Haptist Church. Ponsonby — Lectine: "Tho Resurrection." by Rev. C. Cartor, iv the ovoniii).. St. David's—Rev. W. Rico, at 11.30.

WAHANUI AT THE BAR OF THE HOUSE.

Interesting Debate on Native Affairs,

(BY TKLEORAVH.— SPECIAL UEFOIIfICBR.)

Wellington, this day. Tiik Houso sat at 11 a.m. to-day, the first business being to hear Wahanui, the chief of Ngntimanio[K)toa, in respect of native wants and desires, and of proposed native legislation. There was an immensely full Houso; tho Ladies' Gallery was largely patronised, whilo there was a largo crowd of natives and also some Europeans in the galleries, Wahanui, after the usual salutations, com menced his speech, Mr Gilbert Mair inter preting. Ho dosired that the natives should novo the solo control of their own ancestral lands. The foot of a white man had not trod upon them, and no European had any lease ovor them. Ho did not wish the Nativo Lands Court to deal with thoso lands, but thought tho natives should them holvcs have the administration of those lands; afterwards they would request tho Government to devise means to carry out this administration. When ho saw tho bill that was proposed to be brought upbythoCovornmonthesaw that it had groat sharp tooth, a big mouth that would swaliow npall tholand,andastingall over. There was go present embarrassment with respect) thoir lands, but ho was possessed of a fear less trouble should tome upon it. Tho object of Tawhiao's visit to England was lest this Houso should pass objectionable laws re specting their land, and ho was told to como back to Now Zealand. He hoped the House would only carry out the good laws of that groat lady who lived in England. Ho hoped tho Houso would vost tho control of native land in tho Nativo Committees, and would stop the sale of spirits within the Maori territory. His desire was that thp Houso should pass good and just laws. At tho conclusion of his sp.cch W.hanui was warmly applauded by tho House. Hon. Mr Ballanco complimented Wahanui on his address, and then moved tho second reading of tho Native Lands Bill, the provi sions of which ho explained. Wi Poro spoko against the bill, and also opposod tho idoa of giving powor to t|.e Nativo Committees.

An interesting dhcußsion, which was continued by To Ao and llakuone, was interrupted by the adjournment at ono o'clock.

ALLEGED BIG LAND JOB BY THE LATE MINISTRY.

A Maori Reserve of 89,000 Aores

Alienated.

(BY TKLF.OIIAPII.—SPECIAL KKPOKTKB.)

WEU.i*saTO*sr, this day. There has been some talk in the lobbies during tho last day or two respecting an alleged shady land transaction by the Atkinson Government. Mr Holmes brought tho matter up in the Houße yosterday by asking if it was truo that tie late Ministry, in which Mr Rolleston hold a portfolio, hod allowed a syn dicate in Wellington, of which one of his colleagues was a membor, to purchase a large tract of Maori land in tire Middle Island, of a highly auriferous character, and a portion of which is a proclaimed gold iio'd, Mr Holmes assorted that although reports had beon made of the valuable character of tho land, Mr Rolleston had yielded to the pressure brought to boar by Wellington speculators, ond had sold the land to them at the low price of 2s 6d per acre. Ho understood that the land was now boing sold at high prices by its owners, ono of whom was a late colleague of Mr Rolloston's ; a second, a groat supporter of tho late Government ; and a third, a gentleman who had beon called to the Upper House by Mr Rolleston's ad ministration. From the reply by Mf Ballance, it appoarcd that the block was 851,000 acres, and was sold for £10,000 to Mr Brandon. Public monoy had been spent years ago by Sir Donald MoLcan in improving the land as a native rosorve. The sale was only completed last June. Sir George Grey added that tho block was made a native reserve in 1851, and was alienable.

i The ealo of the block of coal land at Wall. I sond to thp Westport Coal po. was also i brought up again. t Mr Rolleston movod tho adjournment of i tho House to vindicate himself. He pro- I ceedpd to deal out justification and . vengeanpe combined on a liberal scale, i declaring that he had neither been blunder • ing nor simply caroless as the Treasurer had yesterday accused him of having been. . Had the lato Minister of Mines contented i himself with simply proving his character i spotless, and shoeing that he had neither i plunderedjOi* blundered in tho management , of tho State affairs,all would haye been well, ; but when onco on the rails his tongue ' rathor ran away with him. At length, at 1 the ond of a tirado against tho Colonial i Treasurer (Sir Julius Vogel),he rolled out a • sentence about "The sneering abuse, vulgar i browbeating, and intimidation to which he was subjected by him." Down camo Sir Maurice with a heavy liand, and domanded 1 the withdrawal of suoh unparliamentary language. Mr Rolleston mado a half apology, which was not accepted, and the ' Spoakor insisted on a full recantation and ' withdrawal. The train was now fired. If 1 thp attapk of tho lato Minister of Lapds ' may be compared to a sovere fusilade, the rpply of the Colonial Treasurer may bo likened to hoavy artillery, with grape and patiister at intervals, Mr Rolleston was uttprly routed as far as lively and stinging ropartee was concerned. In fact, it may be doubtod if anything moro cutting has fallen to tho lot of any member for many sessions. Sir Julius Vogel asked yhat Mr Rolloston had done for tho colony, and croated amuse ment by saying that the gentlemen be longed to an old branch of the distinguished " Barnacle" family, and as ' a political "Bamaplo" he had no superior, and per haps no equal, in the colony. The discus sion was full of injudicious personalities, and the wrangling lasted from two till half-past fiv'p. Major Atkinson made the most telling speech during tho afternoon,' full of loyalty for his late colleague, and fulj of ad miration for this old chief, but so far as the policy of the latter was con et rned his utterances on that head would havo done more than credit to a 19th century Cassendra. He declined to let the Treasurer post as the saviour of the country, or as the wizard, who had awakened it from lethargic and sluggish slumbep*. i His magic would not raise it from depres / sion ; it would! sink it far deeppr than it has i evpr been sunk. As a finale to his gloomy j song of destiny, Major Atkinson de clared, with .Jhe strength _of a Btenjor and the sure conviction of a Macaulay—" I warn tho country that we are being led into a path that will end in nothing but disaster." The Premier took up the legal aspect of the Wallsend lease, ? and represented the hundred-ton gun in tho J heaviness of his fire. In the engagement between the Government and Mr Rolleston, Mr Bryce took up Major Atkinson's line of business, and likewise sang the praises of the late Minister of Lands, and his admira tion for the great capacity of the present Treasurer.

CABLEGRAMS.

(by cable—copyright.)

(Received November I—l p.m.) Commercial Report.

London, October 30. — Cobbjls are at 10OJ; New Zealand securities 5 per cent. 10-40 loan, 101. ; 5 per cent, 1880 loan, 105J ; 4_ per cent. 1879-1904 loan, 104:_ ; 4 per cent, inscribed stock, 10.{, ex div. Tho tank reserve i. £100,000,000, and tbe pro portion of samo to liabilities is 36 por cent. Colonial breadstult's and tallow aro un-

changed

Chinese War Preparations,

HoNOKONti, October 31.—The Chinee aro massing in large bodies of troops at Shang hai and Pekin with a view to the prose cution of active hostilities against tho French.

Debate on the Address-In- Reply. *

London, October 31— The debate on the Address-in-Reply to the Speech from the Throne was continued in the Houso of Com mons Inst night, when Lord Randolph Churchill moved an amendment censuring Mr Chamberlain for his action in connec tion with the riotti which occurred at Birmingham on tho 14th inst. A long and animated debate endued, and resulted in the rejection of tho amendment by a majority of 3G votes.

Illness of Sir Moses Montofiore.

Sir Moses Montofiore, whose contenary has just been colobrated, is at present suffering from a bronchial olfaction, which is causing his friends somo anxiety.

Kopul o of Chlneso by Fronch,

The Chinese have mado repeated attacks on the French position at Tugen-Quang, but were repulsed on each occasion.

Advance In Bate of Discount,

The Bank of England to-day raised the rate of discount to 4 por cent.

The "Times" warmly praises Mr Jor dan's process of treating pyrites. Professor Crookes also supports Mr Jordan's system. Vessels leaving Marseilles are now granted clean bills of health.

A meeting will be held on Monday next to tost the validity of cortain decisions made by tho liquidator in the Oriental Bank estate.

Messrs William Howard Smith and Sons have purchased tho shipbuilding yards and engineering works oi Messrs Key and Sons, at Kirkcaldy and Kinghorn, on the Firth of Forth.

Banlr. of New South Wales,

Sydxky, this day.—The Bank of New South Wales has declared a dividend for the past half-year at the rats of 15 percent, per annum, with a bonus of 2_ per cent., and carries £10,000 to the Reserve Fund.

Parliament and tbe Federation Reso-

lutlons.

In the Legislative Assembly lost night tho Convention resolutions wero brought up for discussion. Sir John Robertson moved the provious question, which was carried by 22 votes to 21, nftor a lengthy debate which lasted until midnight. Tho due proportion of the cost of establishing a protectorate over New Guinea will, however, be paid by this colony. Tho prorogation of Parliament takes place to-day.

Anglo-Australian Cricket. Adelaide, this day.—Tho English crick eters commonced a match yesterday against flftcon of Adotaido. The local toam went in first, and at the closo of tho day's play had lost 10 wickets for Kit.

Market Reports.

Sydney, this day.—Now Zealand wheat, 3s 2d ; New Zealand oats, 3s 2d ; maize, 4s Cd ; Sugar Co.'s No. 1 pieces, L3l.

Mki.uoubne, this day.—Messrs S. Ross and Co. report a sale of Now Zealand timber ex Jules Mario as follows :—Hewn logs, 13s Gd ; sawn flitchor, ICs Od per 100 foot super. Tho market is decidedly firmer.

THOSE CODLIN MOTHS.

How tbe Pests Wero Destroyed,

Quit doubts as to how thoso " Codlin moths " in tho condemned American apples would bo destroyed wero set at rest to-day, when a largo quantity of applet; and ai therein provided a regular feast for about 200 urchins, while the cases were converted Into smoke and ashes beforo the greedy eyes of the horrid little " gorgers," who with mouth?, peckots, hats, and hands all cranmtd, still cried for "more." They had ovidently no feir of an affection of "codlin moths" in their little stomachs, and each vied with the other as to who should haye the most. The apples wero conveyed in carts from a shed on the wharf and were tipped into tho intake near the toll house, ana as each case was emptied an eager crowd which l.ad %i\% tered in expectancy of a treat, rushed pell moll lor the tempting hiap, and in th:.s mannor, although ab?ut 80 capes had been thrown out, hiflly a single appleremain«tomaik theplacewhore "thete dreadful codlin moths" were sacrificed. Even the fruit which fell into horrid filth, such as sewerage, etc.," were eagerly fished out by greedy littlo urchins who little knew the risk they have run if introducing into their constitutions some serious d's'ider. Then tho cases were burned at the same spot, and made an admirable blaze. The balance (some 100 odd pases) will be treated similarly on Monday next. This \t one way of getting rid of the codlin moth, but it is an exceedingly objectionable way, and will probably lead to far more serious results than if the apples had been disposed of in the orthodox ra»nner after the cases were dostroyed.

MINING NEWS.

(l)Y tE^pORAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day. Gold Returns.—The returns of gold for the month of October are as follows:— Thames, 2,6780z5. 12dwts. ; Ohinemuii, 34Sozs. 14dwts.; Waiprpngomai, 77t'ozs, sdwts. : total, 3,792qz5. Jldwts.

New Prince Imperial—Tho return of melted gold for the past month's operations is 918.0.9., for which 628 loads of general dirt and 4cwt. of specimens were roduced. fhe cross-cut at No. 7 level is ndvancing slowly through a firm sandstone country, and the principal supply of quartz for the battery is being derived from the stopes on No. 2 lode eastward of the shaft at No. 5 level.

MoANATAim. —The crushing of 06 tons of quartz just completed has yielded 47ozs 12dwts. gold.

Cambria. —The manager informs me that the reef in the bottom of the winze, whonce the best parcel of specimens was obtained.-'s heavily impregnated with minerals, and"|_he general crushing is shaping for a return of 20ozs. per load. Retorting will tako place about the middle of next week.

Caledonian.—Corin, tributer.crushcd 7J loads for a return otlSozs. lldwts. gold. Alburnia,—McLean, tributer, obtained 39ozs. of gold from 16 loads of quartz. Dart.—The manager has cleaned up after a fortnight's crushing operations, and obtained the satisfactory return pf 1200z5., 12dwts. gold from 73 loads of quartz.

TELEGRAMS.

Te Awamutu, this day.—Tho election of Te Awamutu Commissioners is null and void. The Returning Officer was anxiously Ipoked for, but at 9.30 no appearance of him was to be found.

Preparations for Tawhiao's Return.

Alexandra, this day.—Tawhiao's non arrival Has caused considerable disappoint ment. He was expected yesterday, to-day, and to-morrow, but now is not to arrive till Monday. The preparations on the part of the natives aro limited. They have purchased a few bags of flour, killed a few Eigs, and unearthed a few potatoes, ut nothing more; there is no waipiro. The local butcher is the most disappointed man, having killed a large bullock in anticipation of the royal appetite, but the European population is usually passive. The King's quarters at Whatiwhatihoe are as he left them, though it is quite possible he may go in for a little architecture on his return. Two coach-loads of natives ar rived from the train to-day. "

PONSONBY "AT HOME."

The Ponsonby " At Home " was concluded for the soasoii by a fancy dross ball, hold in tho Ponsonby Hall lust evening. Tho hall was neatly decorated with flags, etc., and the costumes worn were in many instances both pretty and becoming. Ono bad feature, however, was the presence of atout half tl c gentlemen in "evening dress," while the ladies were almost invariably attired ,n fancy costumes. A good dance programme was gone through, and appropriate mus c was provided by Mr Eady's bund. Many of tho costumes worn are deserving of special mention. One handsome and con. spicuous dress was that of America, worn by Miss Masefield, tho stars, stripes, and "spread eagle" being most tastefully arranged. Next in order of merit was the Turkish Lady of Miss Hearn, who wore a costly and elegant cos tume which proved very becoming, and was generally much admired. The Mayoress (Mrs Waddel) also appeared in a pretty character, that of an Albanian Woman. The dress was very neat, and arranged with good effect. Others deserv ing of special notice were —Miss M. Errington, Harlequinette; Miss M. Leigh ton, Highland Lassie; Miss Chalmers, Helen Alacgrcgor ; Miss George, Harle quinette ; Miss E. Campbell, Chess Pawn ; Mrs Windsor, Moonlight; Miss Aimitage, Tunisian Lady. There wero other pretty dresses, but space will not permit further enumeration. Amongst the gentlemen the most "striking" get-up was undoubtedly tho Satan of Mr Bertrand, who was clad in a close-fitting black jersey costume, with a tail six feet in length and barbed at the end, a homed wig and specially arranged eyebrows and moustache. The most "elegant" dress, however, was one worn by Mr J. Cooper, who represented Grosvenor (" Pationco ") in true testhotic style. Mr Ainsloy woreahand some costume of a knight, and Dr. Evans's Don Ciesar de Bazan was excellent. Mr T. Farquhar's Jockey was also good, and two other costumes, which appeared to represent " Night and Day " and " Major," were also woithy of notice. In the filling in of tho tickets care had been wanting, and consequently it was a difficult matter to make the list of names and characters even so completo as we are able to publish below :—

Mrs Armitage, evening dress; Miss Armltago, Tunisian Lady. Miss Braithwaite. Dolly Vardcn; Miss Brassov, Serpolette ; Miss Brown, Giosy; Miss Brush ; Miss Bakor. Queen of Madagascar ; Miss M. Baker, Bohemian Girl; Mrs Brett; Mrs Boardtnan. Miss Collins; MissE. Campbell, chess pawn ; Miss Chalmers. Miss Davis; Miss Dunnett; Miss Dawson, Vivandiero ; Miss Dawson, Practical Maid of All Wo k : Mrs W. Dowden. Miss Ellis, Snow; Miss M Errlngton, Harle quinette ; Miss Errlngton, Five o'clock Tea ; Miss Evans, Lady Rowcna ; Mrs D. F. Evans ; Mrs Dr. Evans, Spanish Lady.

Mrs Finlayson. Miss George, Harlequinette. Miss Hearn, Turkish Lady ; Miss Harley, Gipsy; Mrs Hanson, Marituna; Miss Harrison, Britannia; Mrs Henderson; Miss Home, Shophcrdc si; Mrs Homo, evening dress, Mrs E. Reals, evening dress. Miss Kolly, Lady in Queen Anno's reign; Miss M. Kelly, Highland Lassie; Mrs Kelly, evening dre_s.

Mrs A. E. Lewis, Flower Girl. MissM. Leighton, Highland Lassie; Miss B. Langsford, Artist; Miss Langsford; Mrs R. Lundon, Starlight: Mrs Langsford. Mies Martin, Jockey; Mrs McCullough, evening dress ; Misi Mascfleld. America : Mrs Masofleld; Miss McMullen. Mrs Nicholls, evening dress ; Miss Nteholls, Fish Girl.

Miss Oldham. Spring; Mrs Oldham, ovoning dress, __

Miss Reynolds, evening dross; Miss R. Rey nolds, Ophelia. Miss Storoy, Dolly Vardcn; Miss Shortt, ovening dress. Miss Tyo. Red Cross Nurse; Miss A. Tyo, Bohemian Gipsy. Mrs Waller; Mrs Witt. Sailor Boy ; Mrs Wil liams, cvenjnt. dress; Mrs VV. R. Woddel. Al banian v. Oman; Mrs Windsor, Moonlight; Miss Warner. llo3Rltal Nurse; Miss E. Warner, Hunter. Mr Anscnne, Swiss Hoy ; Mr Armltagp. even ing dross; Mr J. Ainslte, Knight of St. George (in Court dress); Mr It. y\itken. Mr Butt; Mr Bertrand, Satan; Mr Brown, evening dress: Mr lllyth, Lieutenant Volun teers: Mr C. Baker. All Baba; Mr Brabant. Henry Cavalier. MrF. Craminond. Pnrsor U.S.S. Co.: Mr W. Clark, pvening dress ; Mr X M. Clayton ; Mr A. 11. Cotter, Night ard I Jay. Mr' W. Dowden, Fisherman of Nice: Mr Havis ;MrD. F. Evans; Mr VV. Uowden, junr.; Mr A. Dawfon, ovening dress ; Mr Dunnett; Dr. Evans. Don C'tesar de ilnzan.

Mr V. Finlayson ; Mr T. Farquhar, Jockey ; Mr VV. Farquhar. Mr Holmes ; Mr Iloldship; Mr Hansen, Pack of Cards.

Mr 11. Johnston, ovening dress; Mr W. F. Jones; Mr W. Jones, evening dress.

Mr Knight; Mr E. Reals evening dress. Mr A. ... Lewis, Gent ot the 19Ji Century; Mr It. Lundon, Constable.

Dr. McMullen ; Mr Munro, evening dress; Mr Mnseilcid, Fisherman's Carnival dress: Mr Mc- Cullough. evening dress; Mr C. Mclndoe, Vol un* cor officer.

Mr Norton, evening dress. Mr (llham. Nun. Mr Piilmer, Barrister; Mr Partington Bailor. Mr W. J. Rees, evening dross. Mr F. Stodart. evening dress; Mr A. Simpson; Mr Sampson, evening dress. Mr Taylor, evening dress. Mr Witt, evening dress; Mr Winstone, even ing dress; Mr W. VV. Robinson, Major Murga trodo; Mr W. R. Woddel, " Patience.'1

WESLEYAN DISTRICT MEETING.

The afternoon session was opened with singing part of hymn 457, aftor which Mr J. Wiseman engaged in prayer. A ballot was taken for the district ministerial represen tative to the next Conference. The Rev. J. A. Taylor was elected, and duly acknow ledged the honour. We omitted to state in our report of yesterday's proceedings that the Rev. Alexander Reid was recommended for the appointment of Principal of Wesley College,consequent upon the retirement of the Rev. W. J. Watkin. A motion was brought forward recommending that the system of giving and receiving invitations as between circuits and ministers should be abolished. After a lively discussion the motion was lost on a show of hands. Another resolution, recommending that the represen tation to Conference should be adjusted so that the number should be in proportion to tho number of minsters labouring in the district, was also negatived. The statistics wpre read as follows: —European work : Church members, 1,534, with 170 on trial; adherents, 13,293 ; number of churches, 51 ; lfpal preacher., 90 ; Sunday school teachei c, 551 ; Sunday - school scholars, 4,677 ; volumes in libraries, 8,697. Number of schools, Maori work: Members, 409 ; ad herents, 2,552; Sunday scholars, 475. At the conclusion of the financial session, ministers and laymen met in Pitt street Cljurch, to partake of the Lord's Supper. The Chairman, assisted by the Secretary and the Rev. J. Wallis, administered the ordinance. The closing ministerial session was held in the evening, when the Liverpool minutes were read and a resolution ordered to be p'acpd on the journal acknowledging grati tude to Almighty Gcd for the measures of success attending tho labours of the past yea*.. Previous to this being done, a long and earnest conversation followed on some special features of work in the district. Arrangements having been made for sup plying the city and suburban churches, the journal was read and signed by tho Chair man, and the proceedings terminated.

LATEST SPORTING.

Melbourne, tfiis day,

For tho Maribyrnong Plato Uralla is favourite at 3 to 1, and for the Derby Bargo at sto 4. All thp horses left in yesterday for those ovents are expected to start to play. The syeather is dull and cloudy.

Christciiurch, this day. , The following arc tho latest betting quo tations for the

New Zealand Cup.—s to 1 against Van guard ; 7 to 1 against Nelson ; 8 to 1 against Sou'wester ;' 10 to 1 against Johnny Faulkner, Oudeis, Welcome Jack, and Necklaco; 12 to 1 agajnst Tim Whifller, Ike, Lady Evelyn, Liverpool, July, Sir Bedevere and Leonora ; 14 to 1 against Salvage ; 15 to 1 against Tas'man and Trenton . 20 to 1 against Fusileer, Jlippcdamia and Lady Emma ; 30 to 1 against Turquoise and Tho Poet; 50 to 1 against Rubina arid Siesta. Derby.—loo to 2 against Liverpool; 100 to 33 against Trenton ; 100 to 25 against Lady Evelyn; 100 to 14 against Black Rose ; 100 to 10 against Carlton and Eskatos ; 100 ( to 8 against Wave fijly and 'Water King ; ;'.nd 100 to 5 against Pearl and Ugly Buck.

Mbzart, who has come into the V.R.C. Derby betting with a rush, is owned by Mr W. Field, and was got by Napoleon from Queen Maryl He won the Windsor Handi capon Caulfield Cupday, beating Hurricane, Iralee, and 16 others, the 6 furlongs being run in lmin. 17secs. °

. Sydney papors to hand to-day stato that it i_ thought Martini-Henry will never be able to race again.' One of his legs lias swollen greatly, and Fennelly thinks it has bees caused by a boot which the son of Muskot was wearing. "Robin Hood," of Christchureh, closes his big programme to-day. By advertise ment on the third page it will be s.en ho has opened a special programme on the Aew Zealand Cup.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(BY TKLEGRAPH.-SPECIAL REPORTER)

Wellington, this day. The session of 18S4 will be marked in many ways. Amongst other things it may be noted as one during which two whole after noons, as nearly as possible, were wasted in an inadvisable, wordy, and more or less un seemly wrangle over the Wallsend Colliery lease. As if the matter had not received enough attention on Thursday, the dis puting was renewed again yesterday. Mr Rolleston, in order to clear himself in the eyes of the country (the House, he professed to know, was safo enough to believe him right), rose to vindicate himself, and in doing so attacked the Colonial Treasurer, who replied with vigour, and the debate lasted all the afternoon. [A summary of it is given elsewhere.]

Wchanul's Address.

Last evening Mr Ballance announced that the chief Wahanui will be heard at the bar of the House to-day, so that we shall _t least have something interesting to make up for tho sorrows of a Saturday sitting.

Otahuhu Block-House and Monsters

Reserve.

Hon. Mr Ballance has promised Mr Buckland that he will sell Otahuhu block house at once. He will give him an answer in a few days regarding their intentions respecting the Mangere reserve.

Consolidated Stock BUI.

The greater part of last night's sitting was occupied with the debate on the second reading of tho Consolidated Stock Bill. Sir Julius Vogel said it was intended to suspend tho pressure of tbe Sinking Fund in the only manner in which relief could be fairly given to the financial posi tion of the colony. To meet a maturing loan it would be convenient to convert the whole of the loan by the issue of fresh debentures or inscribed stock, and by sell ing miscellaneous stock. The bill had been framed to givo immediate effect to the consolidated revenue. He quoted from financial authorities with the object of showing the fallacy]of paying off the entire debt by means of sinking funds. These proposals would enable the House to do without extra taxation, to remit half the property tax, and to prepare for the future a finance unburdened in the funded debt, which would be converted into a floating debt. Major Atkinson strongly opposed the proposal, and moved that the bill be read that day six months. Mr Moss, who also spoke, did not so much object to the discontinuance of tho contribution to the Sinking Fund as to the proposal to inter file with that already accumulated. The second reading was carried by 40 to 15.

Report on Petition.

Tho Waste Lands Committee has reported as follows on the petition of Wm. Wheeler: —"That this petition was dealt with in ISB3, and there has been nothing further adduced to warrant the re-opening of th matter; therefore they have no recoinj mendation to make."

Two new bills dealing with the financial arrangements of the Government were in troduced yesterday in Committee, and read a first time. These were the Property Tax and New Zealand Loan Bill.

Homeward Bound.

Messrs Mitchelson, Hobbs, and W, F Buckland all made up their minds to leave for Auokland by last night's steamer.,'

Loading Lights for Manukau,

Mr Hamlin brought up the question of leading lights at Manukau Heads .n the House again yesterday. He asked whether, in view of the recent application of the Northern Shipping Company tp haya quid ing lights placed at tho Manukau Heads, he will notify tlie determination of the Go vernment on the subject to the Company as scon as hp can conveniently do so. Thp Commissioner of Customs was understood to say that a Government steamer would shortly visit the Manukau, and if the cap tain reported in favour of tthe lights thpy would be placed thorp.

Mixed Voting,

The division last night on the Consoli dated Stock Bill afforded a proof of the djs organised state of "the Opposition. Several Oppositionists showed their desire to get to then* homes by voting for the measurp. There is on all hands a desire to rush, through business and get away, and there is very little doubt next week will see the end of the session. Tho first Saturday sitting is to-day.

Movements of the Hinemoa,

The Hinemoa leaves at midnight on Tues day for Christchorch with Lady Jervois and family, and is expected to return in time to leave with the Auckland members about Friday next.

Highland Crofters for the North.

Mr Hobbs intends to ask Government to set apart 5,000 acres of land in the Bay of Islands, Mongonui, and Hokianga as a special settlement for Highland crofters, and take action to induce the crofters tq ocpttpy the block. He vrill also ask Govern, ment to extend the telegraph from Mongonui to Kaitaia or Teawamu.

Wages of Asylum Warden?.

A deputation, consisting of Messrs O'Callagnan, Peacock, J. C. Buckland, and Fisher, waited on $he Colonial Secretary this mornjng, and' urged that asylum warders should be placed on the same fopt- Sg with respect to pay as gaol warders, on. Mr Buckley promised to bring thp question under the copsideratjon of the Cabinet

Moils By Direct Steamers.

A memorandum of proposed contract be. tween the Postmaster.General of the colony and the New Zealand Shipping Company for the conveyance of mails has been laid pn the table of the House, and will form the subject of a resolution on an early day. By tho terms of this document the Company is to convey mails between Plymoufn (England) and either of the pofts of Auckland, '"Wellington, Lyttelton, ancf Port Chalmers (in New Zealand), and any intermediate ports at which the Company's steamers may call. The service is tp be a regular four-weekly one, alternating witjj the Snn Francisco service, and the time oc cupied on the voyage is to be 1,000 hquj*. fiom Plymouth to whichever IJew Zpajanjj port may be fixed, and 1,008 hours from the final port of departure in the colony to FJymouth. In order to ensure punctuality, the Company are to receive a bonus of £5 for every hour in which the voyage is per formed less than these times, and to pay a fine of £4 for every hour that the mail i. pverdue. If a steamer is not ready to put to sea at .the specified time, tjie Company are to pay £200 damages and £50 for each 24 hours that the steamer is delayed. For the purposes of this service, the Company are to Jtoop ready the steamers Ruapehu, Tpngarnp, Aorargj, Kaikouia, and Rimu taka, provided that,' in case of accident, the Company may use a substitute-vessel, which shall not be of less than 2,500 gross tonnage. The rates to be paid under the contract are proposed to be as under i—Letters, 12s per lb.; packets, Is per lb.'; newspapers, 6d per lb. The agreement contains a numb er of other provisions as to inspection, arbitration in disputes, &c.

SUICIDE BY HANGING.

(BY TELEGRAPH—ERESS .ASSpCIATiqN )

Dunedin, jibjs day. Harry Herd, bootmaker, George-street, c mrmittod suicide by hanging himself too pracket in his shop. D.coasod was single, and had no relatives in the colony. He Had beoa drinking.

KHARTOUM EXPEDITION.

ADVANCE OP BRITISH TROOP?.

(BY CABLE.—COPYRIGHT.)

Cairo, October 3fl. TriF. first battalion of the Royal Irigfi ,Rogirnont, the first battalion of the Royal West Kent Regiment, and the first batta lion of the Gordon Highlanders, will ascend the Nile next week for Khartoum.

Intelligence has been received here from Dal announcing the arrival of Lord Wolf seley and his staff.

s__s Canadian Boatmen at Wary Haifa.

Cairo, October 31. — Iriteligence is to hand from Wary Haifa that the Canadians havo arrived there, and are' now parsing fifty JDoats dai'Y over the second . cataract, and troops aro proceeding up the Nile with the utmost despatch.'1 *

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THE LIVER STIMULANT.-A COMPOUND EXTRACT OF EUONOMYN AND PODOPHYLLUM WITH TARAXACUM" I* INCOMPARAOLY THE BEST TONIC FOR SILIOUS ' NESS. TORPID LIVER, DYSPEPSIA, FLATULENCE, AND LOSS OF APPETITE. 2s. 60. PER BOTTLE, M MCMH'J, t.*At\l\.l. Q-.tH &.***_«,. kUCfAMID .'" "D ICHMOND TTILL, so choice~Tllotments FOR SALE, ON EASY TERMS. J. T. BOYLAN. Colonial Bank. LITHOGRAPHS NOW READY. Mr A-Lfred Smith ARCHITEOT (Fellow of the Royal Institute), HAS REMOVED TO 18, SHORTLAND-STREET. CH, HUXTABLE, M D., • MASTER IN SURGERY, .* Has Removed to Wellesley*treet East, one doors from Symon Js»street. At Home fob Consultation, 8 to 9.30 a.m„ 2 p.m., G to 7.30 pm. At Kino and Son's, Queen-stbeet, 11.30 aan. At Robinson's, Chemist, Parnell, 1 p.m. - Public Vaccination every Friday, at King's, UCKLAND GARDENERS' .'HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. President—Sir W. F. D. Jervois, G.C.M.G., C.R SPRING SHOW OP FLOWERS, POT PLANTS, ; _ VEGETABLES, &c„ &c, WILL BE HELD IN THE DRILL- SHED (By special permission) ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 and 22. Entries received up to 3 p.m. on TUESDAY, Novembor 18th, addressed to the Hon. Secre tary, at Messrs Hesketh and Altken's, Vulcan Lsno. Auckland. _ Sin co the publication of the society's Schedule ot priww, J. Howden, Esq., has given a Silver Cup, value £a 10s. for the best-kept Cottager's Garden within two miles of the Post-offlce. Entries to be sent in 7 days before the Show. .-., O. SMALLFIELD. Hon. Sec. CONSIGNEES wanted"for Oin diamond J P on corner 1/10 quarter-casks Brandy, and L. and C. 1/50 50 cases Brandy, ex Tongariro, from London. — The New Zealand Shipping Company (Limited), Agents. J"" "AMES SLATOR, Architect, Engineer, Draughtsman, and Illuminator, Coombes's Chambers (next Auckland Hotel). Qneen-street, OUSINS AND ATKIN have, oa Sale several Second-hand Buggies, Phaetons, and Doz Carts, light, and suitable for summer we. • ; T~ HE Auckland Double-woven Wire Bed Company are now Weaving and Making Beds of aU sizes at groatly reduced prices.— Manufactory, corner Victoriaand Nelson-streets. FOR £20, small weekly payment, work ing man can purchaso Comfortable House, targe Allotment.—Grant and Coke, 75, Queen street. Tf|- AGNETIC HEALING. MR MILNER STEPHEN, THE CELEBRATED AUSTRALIAN HEALER, Receives Patibnts at his Rooms, Overn Lodge, Symonds-street, opposite Choral Hall, dolly, from 10 till 1, and 2 till 5. 500 Testimonials, tee.. Exhibited. T>.UBLIC HEALING, Mr Milneb Stephen will Heal the Afflicted Poor obatib. on the Certificate of any Clergy man, on MONDAY noxt. at St. James's Hall, at 2 o'clock, to commence at 2.30. Docs open at 1 o'clook. Mr Milneb Stephen will first give a Lecture en " Healing." and illustrate the different modes upon the Patients. Tickets. One Shilling each, to defray expenses HOW CAN I STOP this Dreadful Toothache. Why. by Using. Odontaloi- X3ON. It gives instant relief, acts as a stopping, Arid arrests decay. Price, Is.—C. W. Goodson, London Arcade, Sole Agent for Auckland. <_. Hll NDERSON'S • CHERRY PECTORAL. IsOd, 2s Od, Is 61 per bottle. To be had only at Medical Hall, Ponsonby. opposite Three Lamps, T> OSELINE fob the HAIR —This ele- JL\i gant preparation completely eclipses every artiole of a Blmilar kind now before the public. Prico, Is Gd a bottle.—Sharland, Apothecaries 'Hall. ■ RATS! RATS! RATS!—Use SHARLAND'S PHOSPHOR PASTE, , Rats eat it greedily, and die: no smell. ','■ Price. One Shining a Bottle. g. o. SHARLAITD, opposite Post-office. WAV, i&. R M Si T , All children suffer from them. Apothecaries' Hal oppositeiPost-ofeS*?^ 1 "|_> E'LIET- from Cough in Ten Minutes — AAI SHARLAND'S dH_-RRY PECtORAT. Price. 2a Bd ana is Bd.-F. O. Sharland. opp^e th PpgtKlfflCO. »•"— ---____X\& ARNOLD'S PENNY ROYAL H^ ,A"9 STEEL PTT_i£._The most populai _^KS? iA^_i.? fS ,6n a *y- Prtco.2B6daboxr-fcolS. *• 9J»hab-__h-». opposite the Poet SOHiLlP_C^t«SaFato_^lii_E H< -i the one Alexander, without a rival.



■VTOMINATED IMMIGRATION. The Nomination of Single Men and of Families has been Suspended. triißE Passages to tlte Colony are still granted to Respectaulb Singm: Women between the ages of 16 aDd 35, who may be nominated here by Relatives or J riends resi dent in the Auckland Provincial District. Out ill, Money for each Single Woman, £1. Tho Immigration Olllce has been Removed to Palmerbton Buildings, Queen street \> harf, Anckland. OLIVER MAYS, Immigration Oillc jr. October 31,1881. SUCH BARGAINS in Drapery and Clothing To-morrow! From A. O. Stephen son's StockJ—At^J^oombe^aiuU^ ENDERS up to TUESDAY for I'aint ing two Houses In Purk Avenue; also, to Build two Chimneys.- Apply on works. _ E. 1. SMITH. ARTNER WANTED in nn Estab lishod Mercantile Business of old standing, nnd with gooti Homo connections : capital .eO'ilsite, «3,000; only principals dealt with.— ...liminary communication to bo addressed to " Commercial." Office of this Paper. g» T^RANOE INSTITUTION. Sj&S GRAND LODGE, N.Z. |Pl_^__HT_|L A Special Service, conimemora- Hat/Sw '3jtive of Gunpowder Plot Deliver __fV__________iance, will be held in the Opera ■^-.-M-SWiwi"Hou-so on SUNDAY, Nov. 2. at 3 **^*me^~ p.m., conducted by Rev. W. S. Potter. G.C. Bring Snnkoy's Hymn-books. A Collection in aid of tho Orange Momorlal Hall, Dublin, will bo token up. Tho Orangemon oro requested to meot at tho Hall, Nowton, at 2 p.m. sharp, and proceed to the Opera Houso, wearing regalia. On FRIDAY, Nov. 7, Rev. G. B. Munro will deliver a Lecture in the Protestant Hall, New ton, undor the auspices of tho Orango Institu" tion, at 7.30 o.m. Subject: "Jesuitism and its Influence on the People." Tickets, Is each. By ordor. ' J. CARNAHAN, G.S. T>OARD OF EDUCATION. Applications for tho appointment of Hoad master of the Onehunga Sohool will be received by tho Board on or before THURSDAY, 13th November, 1884. Salary, according to scale, ba«d on average attendance, about £275 a year. A good dwelling-house and two acres of ground provided. Applicants to stato full particulars. Any Candidate who, cither dirootly or in directly. Is concerned in oanvaßsin_f members of tho Board or of tho School Committee, will be disqualified. By order of the Board. VINCENT E. RICE. Secretary. =VT O T I C E. ART UNION, 79 PICTURES. VALUE £218. 43G Members at 10b each. To bo drawn publicly in tho Theatre by a Committee as soon as tlte tickets are all sold. Pictures now on viow. Catalogues forwarded with description and prioe. F. H. LEWJSSON. Jeweller, Queen-street (opposite Union Bunk), T UCKLAND SOCIETY OF ARTS. CHRISTMAS CARD~COMPKT_TION. All intending Competitors must send in their Competitions to tho Secretary not later than 6 p.m. on tho 31st instant. All Competitions must bear a motto or noin de plume, and must bo accompanied by an envel ope bearing tlte same designation and oncloslng the name of the artist. JNO. L. HOLLAND. Secretary, Grafton Road (corner of Wynyard-Btreot). DEVONPORT STEAM FERRY COM PANY (LIMITED). NOTICE.—The extra Sunday night Boat for the Bummer months will commence running on November 2nd, leaving North Shore at 0.15 p.m., and Auckland at 9.45. J. R. D. BAKER, Traffic Manager. PONSONBY PUBLIC POUND.- Notice.—Ono Red and White Cow, ono horn broken on the end. impounded on October 30th. If not claimed by tho 10th November, will -bo sold to defray expenses.—Robert Curwen. Poundkcepcr. _ "fcTOTICE.—I will not be responsible lor _l_l any Debts contracted In my name from this date without my written authority. SAMUEL BRYANT. Onehunga, Nov. 1.1884. XTENSION OF TIME.—The period for reccivingTenders for the Erection of a House at Remuera is extended to noon of THURSDAY, 6th Novembor, THOMAS H. WHITE, Architect A.M.P. Buildings, Queen-street. TENDERS will be received until Wed nesday first for the Excavation of about 400 Yards of Earth Work.-Apply to Higgs and Co., Henderson. /CHRISTMAS CARDS. Just Received, a Large Assortment of all the Latest Designs in Christmas and New Year Cards (Hand-painted, Photo., Perfumed, &c), also New Zealand Views and Flowers, for Home Mai!, leaving in November. HY. A. COLSON, Stationer and Bookseller, Victoria street, near corner Hobson-strcct, Auckland. MEAT! MEAT!! MEAT!!! H. WILLIAMS lings to inform the Inhabitants of the Surrey j Hills Estate, Ponsonby, and adjoining districts, that ho hos OPENED A BUTCHER'S SHOP on the Ponsonby Road, Surrey Hills, near Pollen street, and would solicit a Share of Public Patronage. Ho will keep meat of the best quality, and will sell at reasonable prices. Families waited upon for orders. Goods delivered. PIATO £10,000 LENT on Building d&JL" Society prlnqiples.or on other terms to suit borrowers. Allotments bought and Houses built on Weekly Payment System. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See List of Properties for Sale on first page. Six per cent, allowed on money deposited for investment,— C. Willamson, Land, Estate, and Financial Agent and Valuer. High-street, Auckland. OELECT BOARD AND RESIDENCE for Gentlemen only.—Mrs Drysdale, Gothic House, Grey-street. DEMETRE COTTAGE, Lower Chapel street.—A few Respectable Men can find a Comfortable Home at this residence. Terms moderate. "VTOTICE.— Ladies requiring Cheap Sum- JLI Millinery should try Fernandez's, New ton; 1,0 0 Ladies and Children's Straw Hats at from Bd each. BOARD AND RESIDENCE, good and comfortable, 18s week.—lnquire Spring Cottage, Nelson-street (corner Wcllesley-street), ; five miu.es to Sawmills and Queen Btreet, IRKENHEAD.—Sunnyside Gardens. —Mrs Jonkinson is now ready to rcccivo Visitors. Strawberries and Fresh Cream always ready. Board and Residence. CHARCOAL, 4s Cd per Sack; special terms for large quantities. First-class Eating Potatoes on hand.—W. G. Durham, Elliott-street. ~\rOTICE.-.T. M Haslett. Builder, Fort- JLI street, has now moved into his Now Workshop adjoining the Fort-3treet entrance to Pot t-o (floe. ■ ' PIGEONS BOUGHT in any quantity.- Apply King's Arras Hotel, Upper Pltt street, Newton. DEAD THlS.—Men's Tweed Suits, com- XV plete, 18s 6d; Trousers and Vests, 18s 6d; Men's Tweed and Serge Trousers, 6. lid.—Fer nsndez Clothier, Newton. WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS is imitated. May this caution be serviceable. Avoid all imita tions; SUCH BARGAINS in Drapery and Clothing To-morrow! From A. 6. Stephen son's Stock 1-At S. Coombes and Co.'s. THE GREAT SALE of A, O. Stephen son's Drapery and Clothing Stock To morrowl—AtS. Coombes and Co.'s. THE GREAT.SALE of A. O. Stephen son's Drapery and Clothing Stock To morrow I—At 8. Coombes and Co 's. TO-MORROW, A. O. Stephenson's Drapery and Clothing Stock will bo Sold by S. Coombes and Co. SUCH BARGAINS in Drapery and Clothing To-morrow! From A. O. Stephen son's Stock I—At S. Coombes and Co.'s. A SK for the celebrated Wolfe's Schnapps. ■** Accept nothing else under any considera tion. ROFESSOR CARROLLO'S Gymna slum now open. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings, 7.30. Mercantile Chambers. Queen-street. Terms, £1 Is per quarter; private lessons pcr_ag.oement. Gentlemen Invited. LOOK Out for the Sale of A, O. Stephen son's Stock at S. Coombes and Co.'s, on Wednesday next,—S. Coombes and Co. THE GREAT SALE of A. O. Stephen son's Drapery and Clothing Stock To morrow I—At 3. Coombeß and Co.'s. TO-MORROW, A. O. Stephenson's Drapery and Clothing Stock will be Sold by S. Coombes and Co. GREAT Sale of A. O. StepheTWs Drapery and Clothing Stock on Wednes day next, at 8. Coombes and Co.'s. THE GREAT SALE of A. O. Stephen son's Drapery and Clothing Stock To morrow!—At S. Coombes and Co.'s. SUCH BARGAINS in Drapery and" Clothing To-morrow! From A. 0. Stepheu son's Stock!—At S. Coombes and Co.'s. y EMEMBER, A. O. Stephenson's Dra pery and Clothing Stock lor Sale at S. Coombes and Co.'a, on Wednesday next. TO-MORROVV, A. O. Stephenson*-: Drapery and Clothing Stock will be Sold by S. Coombes and Co. THE GREAT SALE of A. O. Stephen son's Drapery and Clothing Stock To morrow!—At S. Coombes and Co.'s. WOLFE'S SCHNAPP3. -No family should '' be without it. It is tho purest and best stimnlant obtainable. TO-MORROW, A. 0. Stephenson's Drapery and Clothing Stock will be Sold by 8. Coombes and Co. SUCH BARGAINS in Drapery and Clothing To-morrow I From A. 0. Stephcn son;s Stock I—At S^Coombes and Co.'s. 1 T^Ff C,St CURE.-iMto^temioii l y. v. BHARLAND. opposite Posfrofflco. fIHEAP AND GOOD UCXI.EKY, i FORKS, SPOONS, CRUETS. &o. beilinq at v-sire ww Kuois. THOMAS SAMUEL, i 108, QUEEN-BTItEET,



FEDERATED SEAMEN'S UNION. - AUCKLAND BRANCH.-A Special Meeting of tho abovo will bo holtl at tho Sailoi'B' Rest at 7 o'clock THIS EVENING. O. HANNIGAN. President. OT, LUKE'S, RE M U~E RA. A Mooting in connection with tho Band of Hope will bo held in the Church on MONDAY, 3rd November, at. Quarter-past Seven p.m., when Addresses will be delivered by the Rev. P. Mason and Messrs S. llKMttsand Speight All are cordially invited. Moody and Sanko. 's Hymns will bo used. Collection in aid of expenses. R. ROWE, Socretary. TTOBSON CORPS, A.R.V. Members are warned to attend the Monthly Inspection, which will be held at the Drill Shed on MONDAY, Nov. 3, at 7.30 p.m. Members are also warned to attend the Prince of Wales's Birthday Colebration Parade, which will be held on MONDAY. Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. Uniform, Full Dress. PETER DIGNAN, Captain. HOPE OF AUCKLAND, TENT No. 1, INDBPENDKNT ORDER OF RECHA- BlTES.—Members of above please take notice that the Tent Meetings will in future be held In Foresters' Hall, Karangahapo Road, enm mcncingTHllßSDAY.Ulh liißlant. Candidates for initiation please attend at 8.15 p.m. sharp.— JAMES G. CARR, So.retary. TO PLASTERERS AND STONE MASONS.—"Members of the above Trades are requested to attend a Meoting at Working Men's Club on FRIDAY. 7th November, at 7.30 p.m.. for the purpose of Electing Delegates to roprescnt them on Kisrht Hours Demonstration Committee.-W. SPENCESIMPSON, Seo. E.H. Demonstration. t'ommittee._ ARA LODGE, N 9. 348, i.c. The regular Monthly Meeting will be held lh the Lodge-room, Freemasons' Hall. Princes street, on MONDAY, the 3rd instant, at 7.3U p.m. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By command of tho W.M. A. S. RUSSELL. P.M.^Secretary. _ LODGE PONSONBYrS.E. (under clis' ponsation).—The Consecration and Dedi cation Ceremonies in connection with the above Lodge will bo held in the Oddfellows' Hall. Ponsonby. on WEDNESDAY EVENING, tho 4th instant, at 7.30. All Master Masons cordially Invited. By order.—ll. W. GEISSLER. AUCKLAND TONIC SOL-FA ASSO CIATION. This Association mootß every Friday evening at half-past seven In the Training College, Wellesleystreet East School. New quarter com mences FRIDAY EVHNING next. All certi ficated Solfaists are invited to become mem bers. T. BELL, Secretary. « (TUTY OF AUCKLAND _&& VV L.O.L. No. 1. Tho Annual Meeting of tho (n^S_!ff3BLabove Lodgo will be held in tho »WW J~yiProtestant Hall on MONDAY s/SJ&agiiNext, tor tho Election of Officers. iSSSaSMO A|l members arc requosted '.0 be w** in attendance at 7.30 p.m. By order of tho W.M. Visiting Brethren cordially Invited. THERE will be a Meoting held in tho Hibernian Hotel, Onehunga, on Monday night, tho 3rd Novomber, at 7.30 p.m., to form a Cricket Club.—James Brennan. BAND OF HOPE UNION CHOIR.— Notice to Members and Friends—A Prac tioo for Mr Bjoth's Mission will bo hold THIB EVENING, in the Alexandra-street School room, at 7.30 o'clock. All aro cordially Invited.— 11. Rothorham, Hon. Secretary. XI ING AND MANUFACTURING CO. (Limited). Notice is hereby givon that an Extraordinary General Meeting of tho Shareholders of the New Zealand Tobacco-growing and Manufac turing Company (Limited*) will be held in the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, Insurnnca I'uildinßS, Queen-street, Auckland, on WED NESUAY. tho sth day of November, 1884, at 2.30 p.iii, for tho purposo of considering, and if thought fit, of passing tho following special Resolutions:— Ist. That tho Company bo wound-up volun tarily, under the provisions of the Com panies Act. 1832. 2nd. That tho Stock-in-Trade. Machinery. Plant, Buildings, and other Property of r tho Company bo sold by tho Liquidators for such prico and on snch terms a* tho Liquidators, with the consent of the Direc tors holding office at the tin., of passing Btich Resolution, shall deem right and ex pedient; and if tho Liquidators shall soil to tho Auokland Tobacco Company, Unit they may receivo in compensaUon, or part compensation, paid-up Shares, or partly paid-up Shares, in the last-named Com- Eany for distribution amongst tho Meni ere of tho Now Zealand Tobacco-growing and Manufacturing Company (Limited). Should these Resolutions bo curried, a further Resolution will bo propoßcd for the appoint ment of a Liquidator for tlte purpose of carrying out the business connected with the foregoing resolutions. Dated this 27th day of October, 1881. By ordor of the Board. ARTHUR R. DKNDY, Secretary. Beach Road, Auckland. CHRISTOFLE AND CIE, PARIS. Makers of Finest PLATEDWARE of all kinds, FORKS and SPOONS heavily pluted on hard, white metal. CHRISTOFLE makes only ONE QUALITY, the very best known. Each piece guaranteed by tho, name Christofle, and the weight of silver thereon stamped. Buyers wanting good value are ad- Vised to get CHRISTOFLK'S PLATE. Wholesale Agency— 100. Klizabeth-.trcet. Molbouro*. mHE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE J- ASSURANCE SOCIETY (LIMITED). NOTICE. The Business of this Society, which has been hithcito conducted as a District Agency, will in future be carried on as a SPECIAL BRANCH, at the Offices of the Society, No. 139, Queen-street, in chargo of Mr Herbert Devehie, who has been appointed Resident Secretary. By order of tho Board. 11. S. H. LYALL, General Secretary. Auckland, Ist November, 1881. VpIREWORKS !! FIREWORKS !! I w. h. "hTz ar d, GUNMAKER, 166a, Queen-street (nearly Opposito Theatre Royal), Agent for James Pain, Pyrotechnist to tho Royal Yacht Squadron, Offers, in addition to an Immcnso Variety cf . Large and Small Works, SELECTED BOXES, at 2s Cd, Is, 7s Gd, 15s, 30s, and £5. ketail dealers liberally treated. Note the Address : W. H. HAZARD. Nearly Opposite Theatre Royal.



Everybody should try Teulenberg's Ger main's Extraotof Soap.—Grpwthors Buildings, Wellesley-street East. The most Beautiful Ornamental Fire Screens ever imported to this City are te be seen at Garlick & Cranwell's Furnishing Warehouse. A large .assortment just opened up, varying in price from Is 9d to 12s Gd. Ladies are invited to make their selection early, as we cannot replace the choicest of them this season.—Garlick and Cranwell, Queen-street—.Advt.



FLIES 'AND BUGS, luetics. Inaarta, r^u-hea, anta. bod lltUairaUJuitni, puiliera, cblpmraika, .cleared out by " |tou_b.ou , Keinpthorue, Pressor A Co., Agents, Auckland



The annual meeting of the Archhill Brick and Tile Company, which lapsed'yesterday for want of a quorum, fell through for a similar reason to-day. CATARRH OF THE BLADDER.-stm.'.i. irrit. tion. Inflammation, all Kidney and ahuibtr Complaint*, cured b| * Buc-u-palb-.** At nruggi »U- Keututhorn l Primer ft Co., A.-nti, Auckland. The choir which is at present preparing a Beries of songs, See,, tor Mr R. T. Booth's visit will meet this ovening for rehearsal in the Alexandra-street School-room, all frionds of the movement are invited to attend. "'ROUGH ON CORNS:"-a.-W. weu.*."]..... .„ Coma." Quick reltflf, complete permanent cure. Corns wart*, iainiow. . ..,,,. . ~; . ■' , i... Kcmf "•" -ti Co., Agenta. Auckland.



V>e beg to draw the attention of our readers to an advertisement which appears in another part of our issue, signed hy tho Hon Secretory of the Auckland Gardeners' HorticuL-



Tho Pitt-street Wesleyan Church anniver sary sermons will bo preached to-morrow morning at 11, by Rev. R. Bavin; evening, by Rev. H. Bull. Tho soiree will be held on the following Wednesday, when the Revs. Joseph Fletcher and Geo. Brown (from Sydney) will give addresses. The annual soliee will bo ot a ' specially interesting character, from the foot that the Roy. Joseph Fletcher is an old Auok land minister, and was at one time Principal of Wesley College, in Upper Queen-street- Hfl has a charming style, and an oloquont ad^reee _ may.deliokedion: also the Rev-Geo. Brown,. . belonging to Anckland prior to his departure tOja New Guinea as missionary. .: : J •;