SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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ARRIVALS.

]~\sa' EVIC.t LN«I. \V 'i: .Xi r a Crawford, from Whsuigarci Tiimiia,! liii.;; t .ll s :■■.. Meander from Gini^rne ?.I:uy Campbell, biHrniitinc. I'.rolliou. i»in Greyniouth TO-DAY. Macgrcgor, s ?.. Jolnioun, from Wliangani Wailiwa, s.u , Iftite. irom Unssell

DEPARTURES.

I.ASTKVKNINII. WsUinßton, s 8., Famuhar, forTiuirangn (iishorne. rk..nrr. for Uisborm (.■hu-lu.in, hrig, M'lnn, for Mercury Bay Rowoim, s.s , Scott, for Mercury Bay Neptune, s,s., Mustart, for Mercury Bay TODAY. Pot, barqiif, Harrison. forKaifuna . Cabarfeidh barque, Coodmau. for Kaipara Oamaru, brigantine, Ilichards. for Karoton»a Seagull hrteiiuino, Nomi.m. forHokiangn Wuihora, 5.3., Kdie, for Hie Bonth

IMPORTS.

Per Aurora, from Rjirotonga—l2o.ootl oranens, 20 hoses soap, 450 liunchea bananna, li.tiins, coffee.

Per Mary Campbell, from Greymou 111— lons coal.

Inwards Coastwise.—Nellie, from Whan gaiioim. with 30.000 ft timber: ltata, fmm \\ ai nra, "ith 20logs; Lizette, from Thames, with ■25,000 ft timber.

Outwahps COASKVVISK. —Nellie, for Whan gapona; Rat:v. forWaiara; Lizettc, for Thames.

The s.s. Thomas Itussell arrivad from Gisboi ne late last night, with :!00 .sheep and 5 horses.

The barque Gniamere left Lytlelton for t*iia port jrorUerdny.

The brißantineLonise Montgomery luft Lytlol ton yesterday hound for this port.

The briganline Jlary Campbell arrived from nreymouth lite yesterday afternoon. Slit-luit that port on the 13th inst.

The shiji Rangltikel will probably s:iil foi London to-morrow morning, with a full cmv.o, including a large quantity of gum.

The ship Crusader will commence leading for London next week.

The barque John Knos, for Newcastle, ami schooner Maliotoa, for Samoa, entered out ul the Customs to-day.

The following were passengers from Ituvull by th>3 s.s. Waihora, which arrived here tlii.i niorninj,-: Miss Phipps. Mrs l'hipi-s, Mes-rs Welby," Scaly, McFarlane, Goodwin, i.n-i O'C.iliiighan. Cargo: 61 sacks gum.

TJieCity of Sydney from San Francisco and Honolulu", may be expected to arrive hero to nightor early to-morrow.

Thes.?. Hingarooma was Uoated at Lyttollon yesterday, jmii found to be watertight. IU-r Northern c:ii-lto was transhipped into the 5.5. Jlanarouri. It is expected thattwemonthswil! nliirsi; before she is lit to take up her rnnnins; again.

Tho schooner Aurora, which arrived hrr.i s'cs!t'i'dny nttcrnoon from Itnrolongii, loft t.i-s port on July 11, arrived at Unriiiong:i on Auuu 1 3. left again on the Dili, and arrived :is above. Strong easterly for the first few days, ii:nl thence X. and X.W. winds till arrival.

Tho S3. Waitaki arrived from Whiingan-i last evening with tho following pa?3eni;i.-rs :- Airs Carter. Mosrs Omen, Taylor. Walker.- Rownshv. H. Suansan, A. JfcKenzie and fen Whitelaw. liesrd, Tothill. Davis. Wilsi 11. Smith, Morrison, Mitchell,F. M. Whitelaw. i,i,,; ■ix in steerafre. Cargo: "7 sacks gum end sundries.

The 5.?. Jlacc;r;-gor arrived fioin Wlinngari tills nioriiiiig." l'ussungers:- Mi.--:- Gcn-d, 1 ]\I ■ Panics Gordon and Lamb, Mis 3 Lan.l- Jit-.-.-s I. Gordon. A. McUregor, K. Stuarl, ■'■ SicUae. Longdill. Downing. J. Scctt, .1. Wil.»< i: l». Sinitl', .Milior, T. Scott. Cuniiiiighuiii It. Lamb. Wilson and McKenzlc. Cargo: I she^p, SO s.icks (rum. 7 boxe-i buttc. 20 bop eg;,'j. ;Jcr<iU'S fowls and turkeys.tons smiilrii-

Last evening we stated that tha sehoon 1; Juli;i. rriei- hud been ashore at flaruiong.i. a.! had sustained some slight damage. Tlie l"iu:-i are that sho left Karotonga bound on a nnii ■ ■ on July 27tl', and that wlun about a r.iile otri' • land .-lie- ims.i.id stays nnd drifted upon a r.- ' iust out-iueni" the harbour. Kight rowing boats, ful'y niuiiie.i. were sent tn h.T assistance. u>-. ■ 1 1, m towing her on". The schooner w. ; found that her copper hart been dainagod, hr i'alya Ueel carried nwny, nnd a poviion of :'o planking slightly injured. Temporary ivp:i " having been eilectuf', the vessel resumed lv;' crvis'. She will sliovtly return here ;'(■• thorough repairs. The total damage U 0.-.H ---iimtc'lntabuutfilOO.

Tho ss. Waihora left for Mclbournn v ■ iouthci 11 porta at ucon to-day, with the folio.. - ing pas'sensters: Mrs JlcLean, Jlessrs Priel'ir, C'iniL-r-i:i, Murehie, and Hannsf.rd i 1 i 1 Na.) er - .\lc=.-.ra Banner, Tlaultain. In-own, Kerr. Sprasg, lUilner, Hallr-tt. Mniidisisii. Am Banner. Jlrs Spracrg and 2 childrni. J!r m.il Mrs William:!. For U'e!;ii-;,'-:on—.Mi- Aic!,*:: ■. Mises AlcLe.inand Russell Messrs line 11 , ■Walker, Blnney, Co::on. Turnbull. on -1 l-'uss- i For Lv Hell on—Mrs Micklethwaite and chid. ('-■intiin Willis, 31(:-sra (Jregaon, Moon', m-.l Koaip, Master .Moore, Mrs Willis, ,\;i.».-c* Brown and How.ll. For Dunedin—Mr Btnl Mrs Spragg and children, Mr Fitzsimons. l-'of Ifobart —Miw 'I'ynam. For Melbourne — Ale^(l.irneaUaines nnd Nathan.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL. Lilia llooUh, s.s., Campbell, from Itaglftn an- Kawhla.

The s.s. Douglas arrived fro.n Waitara yestrr di.y evening, with 180 sheep, 81 c%3es cheese, ai 1 30 packages.

The following pupsergers arrived from Wai- Ura by the s.s. Douglas yesterday :—Xt an I Mrs Piiync, Messrs Bush and Selby.

Tha s s. Lalla Rookh arrived from Kawi: :i and j..-hm this morning, with 10 bales woo!. S baies f'jhgus, :-:2 bales flax, 11 bales tow, IS pi: s: and Id pkg3.

Owing to tho strong breeze blowinc, th Dou/laa will not leave for Kaglan and Kawbi till 10 o'clock to-morrow.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING

RL-SSF.LT., this dor.—The GlonolK M.ll-; ill I p.m. Passengers:—Jlr Decry and others. Ulkniieim, this day.—Tho ship Lyttelion h-it PictOH for London yesterdaj'. Her ear^o wus valued at £1!).9:9, and Includes 10,132 curca-ei frozen mutton und lumb. 1,303 frozen rabbi;.:, exported by the Marlborough Freezing Com pany. Her gcnoral cargo includes 14.5 bail* wool, ICO cases preserved meats, ami IGU caiks DI'NKDIN', this day.—Tho Louise Montgomny sailed last night for Auckland. Sidsky, this day.—Arrived, yesterday: Union 3 3. Hauroto. from Wellington. Loxdon", August 31.—Arrived : Invereargil', Kip, from Lyttelton (May 23).

COMMERCIAL.

EvßtHNa Star Office, this day. Mr J. It. Kunderson reports:—At the sale l.y auction of the gold-mining licence of thf-Corn mandul Justin-Time G.M. Co. (in lii|UidaliO: ) there was a poor attendance. The jn:er.:'; found no buyers. The manager's house told i..r SJ os, end a lew sundries fetched small pi-kef.

MR ALFRED nUCICLAND'fi WKEKI.Y REPORT. Ar tho Haymarket on Friday, loth inst., foddi-r wns ploiilttnlf prices for looiic hay, delivered, >-iuu:el irom 2s Ud to Is (id the cwt.; oaten chalf ": lo Co 15b the ton; damaged maize, from 23(1^ bound maizo. la 3d and Is Jd ; oats, from 2s Hi to' ! i the bushel. Horse stock were in modoiv.lo •i; iiil.or; useful animals wanted. Heavy d.iaigiit brought -.27 10s to £jO; medium dr:iughi, from £10 10s to £20; ridinghorr.es. ii;i tolilH. At.he hide and skin sale on Tuesday, !ule values were sustained; prices for hide.j varied froni 2?A to Id the lb; fat and tallow, from 203 to 27s 3d tho ew4.; bone:!, I) tho cwt.; sheepskins, from 2s 2d t:j J.b <s<l each. At Drury on Thursday, conse ement on the wet weather, fewer cattiu than expected were yarded. The grown cattle advertised will bo forwarded for next sale day. Young cattle were, at late values, quiet dairy cows slightly better worth. At llemuera, im Thursday, not n:any dairy cattle yarded, s»ni):l animals Wure in request. Price 3 ranged from fit 10s to £10. Fow store cattle yarded, aiirt tnosc were dull of sale. Fat cattle in I'ull num bers, and generally of large size. Prices for oxen ranged fiO:n2os to 22s per lOOlbs, with a steady demand. Cows of medium quality dull of ealo at 18s per tOOlbs, but prime cows wore at ZU. Shoenin short- supply, and boat quality hotUv ■worth. A ion of prime wethers from Waip i reached 23a, out the average of well-fatK-d wethers was iiot more than 17s. Waikato aver ages were: 72 steers, O. Gould, IS 103 ; 8 cows, Skeiton, £7 13s. MEBSnS If UXTCII AND KOI.AX'S WEEKLY liEfOld!'. Horses: There was a marked improvement in both supply rtnd dcinard as compared with tk.i prcA'ious week. A good many changed hand*, amd prices wera a shade higher. Atthe Durham Yards, on Friday, there was a large number submitted by auction. Competition was goo-1 throughout tho sale, and almost without excci' tion lots wero cleared. We quotu : Hacks from .48 to £17 I 5»; light harness horses, from £12 l!!s to £17 17s lj'1; uprins-cart horses, £18 to £22. No heavy dnuiKli* were disposed of. Wool, liides, .i!!il ■ians: Mo'ler.ito supply and steady clcinaml for hides and skins; searc.-ly any wool oflering. We ynoie i;ood heavy hides at Jd per lb,; light, fi-cm23dto3Jd ; skins, from Is Id to 3s 3d. Cattle: Tho numuei of fiit beasts brougltt forwmd li.vj been quito up to requirements, resulting in i.>) noteworthy alterations on the previous week'i values. The butchers'pens at Newma-rkot un Tuesday wero well filled. Some of the oxen ■were in prime condition, but £11 was the highes:. price given. Fat cowa, from £5 10s to £11; no stores were yarded, imd but few dairy cows; beef ranged from 18s to 23s per lOOlbs; 73 steer.i from C. Could, Waitoa,averaged £S lls 6d euch. Sheep: The number penned at Newmarket en Tuesday was an average one, i*nd the previous week's prices were sustained, and for gooil wethers an artvanco was given. Ewes, with lambs at side, sold at from 7b 3il to 93; owes in lamb, 17s: fat owes, at from 12s fid to £1 Os Cd ; wethers, from 15s to £1 0s fid. Pigs: Very few yarded, but of good description; competition wa.3 keen, and fully Gd per pound live woight given.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKET.

FarmANnDAiRYrnoDOCK.-Wholesale: Bnt ter.frcali, la 3d and Is Cd: Butter, sail. 8d to lOd ; S1? eS?-, g(Kl 1 fllctory- 5Jd to6.Jd; Canterbury do.. Cd to Bid; Eggs, per doz., Is iLanLpor blaikl o». 7tl to7;d; Bacon nad Hams, ProvlMsial, CdtoSd; UfUHS 8d to 9d; Canterbury Ham and Bacon nareUd; Hamsonly.lld; Jams nnrrmin ill n» £1178 6.1 to £1 18s 4 : Honey tabSlkwC-Tb"

Fm>ur Market. - Wholesale - SuporfW flour, silk dressed, per ton, £18 ; do, ao honS. hold. Bllj hundreds.;*; attics, 10s per ton extra sacks and bags free; Southern do. £9 18s to £9 it bran, per ton. ancles included, locator- Southern, do, £G: sharpß, £G : aabin broic do, £18; oatmeal, do. £13 ft, to filfli" niT*' 4? fid to |s'9d.; o;ife. 2s fid to 2s 8d; potasora ? £,\ 108 to£l pertqp: pearl barter, do., £23 to *2i Kiom Od*. Flax, &c.-1?ho market ' re mama vm weak and unsettled. Wo q»otc- Poor ordinary, 32g mas; good ordinary, 3& to Xt i raponor, £10 and irpivnrtu; East ConsUß fo «80 Supply for Au K ust,to date, about li tona; %x p^.- ton, £18 to S2l; toW, do, n

to £9; fungus por lb. M; eocoynTlt llhro. per nwl, r i to 17s ; hecswax. »d to 10.1 111. com - :> FuwwowO-lAitKwr.— Coal: mm castle ( ■;-■« side), r.< u> X)* por ton: yitrd, 3;h to :»s; B»y »f Islam a, at yur.ls. 203 (id: screened, Ifflslid : ditto at the mines, lto t!d: ship's side, 2iis: Waikato. Ss to l-u; m Auckland, ISs to 225; Kamo. 12s por ton at loading ground; Taupiri at nnne. wli:1 to ' ■;■ at yard, ills lid to'.'2s: Whangmei. a "c.-fc , Cd; yard (atciiin), l-s; household ,j!l:<: iU-1 v. re . 2'iV Fiivn-oiiil- Uihmil. at wlmrl uarKo). !U li. S'nerl .i : olivered. Mm: ,iv, IVh to ISh. nosts. .U 10,-i 10 .glim: «;;'-:;■■'• i!'i\,}" [ :.. :' ' flobart pnllngs, sft. lßs:Cft. 1» Hobart rails. 909, selline quotiitioiis. Brick.« (at .Wonii.Uii. IDspW 1.000; town yards.JOsto.us ; (lehvelcd.w. to COS. Drain pipes (lit works) pel-100 nine he« bore), JOs; i inches, 11s: 3 inelie/), <M ; me led £■> »j per 1,00(1: socket pla::i'd piiies. 111 inches; %^,u!-i mHone;KSy;iney..S t o^.os flOtor-lh* toq.mlKy ; boiicrfour,«' loi.; Auek an.l CSto fi* 103 i Peruvian guano, «IS; Mill*ji Island, ,CS ; lliion guano, small lotM, J..i to id. haws included; Hurst's chemical manure, til 10s.

Chief Post -Office, Auckland.

MAIT.n -vVJIjI. ('M)SKAP VI.'DKH I

This Day. For Whangaroi Heads, lktrua, Waipu, Whan garei, Kumo. Tangihua, and Mangapai, por Maegregor or Wailiiki, at 5 p.m. Kov Thames, per Enterprise, at 5..10 p.m.

Saturday, L'llrd inst. 'or W'niwera, Maliurangi, Matakanu, Manga- Wiii. eti:., per Itoso Casey, at 0 a.m. ■hi- Waitam. fee, per Argyll-, at 11 a.m. 'or Nnpier and Gisborno, per 'thomaa Riißsell. at II a.m. for Waterfmil. Tauranga. etc.. per Rutumn liana, at '.'.:tn p.m. "or 'riiaiiies, per Rotomubaun, «t ;i p.m.

Monday, 25tli inst.

Kor Coromandcl, per Coromnndel. at 11.30 a.m. For Samoa, per Maliotoa. at I p.m. Kur Tiuiranjju, Oliiuemnui, hikl Opotikt, ).er Clcnelpt, id I p.m.

For Australian Colonies, etc., por City of Sydney, immediately after her arrival from Honolulu, &c. For Taranaki. Southern ports, nnd London, via Kio do Janeiro und l'Lnuoulh, from Lyttclton (pi>r Tongavdrol, p«t Ilawea, inuucdintely ufliT arrival of City of Sydney. S. Jl. KIH.", Chief I'oMinißatir Chief Poct-otllco. Auckland.

Meeting, Entertainment, Etc.

August *.'. isti

Abbott's Opera House — Willmqtl'a Dramatic Company, '" Kast Lynne," "A'> p.m.

Catholic Institute. WelliilKton-sln-el llnlf yearly Meeting of the ,1. K. Hedmond Bnmuh of the Irish National League, S p.m.

Y.SI.C.A.-Krlpp'HCanwntere1 Drawing Class, 30 p.m.

lieimieni Mission Hill—Kov. J. S. Hill's Lee tmo on "liunyan," with liinolight illustr.aions, S p.m.

Workfng men's Club—Meeting of Members of Engineering Tiade?. 7.30 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

A Suhsckwkr.- The classical pronunciation

■•lviilli-o-iie," is of course the eolrect one. A. Suvvkukk.—Your UHter cimnot be Inserted as you do not supply your nnmo and address. You should send such complaints to the Chief Postmaster.

Births.

KANNY.—On August 20, ISSI, at Spring-streel, l'onsonliy. the wife of Sir Owon Kunny of a son.

SAWKINS.—On Außiist ITtli, 1881, at Windsor l,;me, I'ainell, flio wife of William H.«nwkim9 or v daughter.

Deaths.

HARRISON".—OiI AiiKiiat 21, at tlio resilience of her brothc-in-law (H. Taylor), Commercial Road. Kingslnnd. June, the beloved wito of Wk'lmril Harrison, lato of England: itgod XI years. The fimer.il will leave her lute residoner to morrow, ut l.:iO ii.m. FriomlH please iu-ee).t this Intimation, KISSLIKG. —On tlio -Jinil in»t.. at Avenue Knad, l'arnell, Arthur Leslie, youngest soil ot Tlico. and KUen Ki.^sliiij/ ; lined I yours.

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 1884.

For the canße that t«ka assistance, Kor tho wrong that nooda resistance, For the futuroJn tho distance, J> ud tko good that we can do.

TilK overwhelming majority by which the Vogel-Stouk Ministry were defeated is susceptible of different explanations. It is a significant fact, however, that with all the influence of Messrs Stout, Macandrew, and Montgomery, only thirty-six members out of a House of ninety-live could be induced to vote for a Vogcl administration, This is at least a sign that the colony has lost faith in financial jugglery. The speeches in the brief debate were per vaded by the fe.ir of a renewed course of reckless bowowing. Mr Gillies was especially clear in declaring that the extravagant proposals of the Governor's Speech j.lmt particularly live promises with regard to the Christchnivh West Coast railway and Kelson line, hail de cided him to vote against the Ministry.

A rough calculation of the cost of the works sketched in the Government pro gramme showed that very heavy and rapid borrowing was meditated. A loan of five millions would probably have been submitted as soon as tfte colony was free from existing pledges not to go on the money market. Members were aware of this, and we welcome their exhibition of caution as a wholesome sign. The colony does not want buoying upartiiicially, to sink back again into a deeper financial mess a few years hence. The recent mone tary stringency lias had all the re cuperating effects of a w,holesome tonic, and it needs only economy and careful administration to bring about a sounder condition than lias prevailed since the public works policy was entered upon. New Zealand is already more heavily tax-laden than is good for the develop ment of industrial power in the coun try. It is drained by the charges on an enormous foreign debt, and though the railwaj's which are already author ised must go on steadily, the borrow ing on their behalf ought to be as little in advance of the growth of the population and increase of accumu lated wealth as the profitable extension of these works will permit.

To Mr Stout the lesson of the divi sion has been a severe one, and we sincerely hope lie will take it to heart. He is a man of great ability, and one who can render the country good poli tical service, but his excessive confi dence in his own powors carried away his judgment. He believed he could settle the destinies of the country at pleasure, without reference to political parties, and with perfect indifference to the existence of such a pla«e as the North. The rebuff' has come to him as much from representatives of his own provincial district as from any other quarter, and the spirit of justice and strong loyalty to a united coiony is the happiest omen of the debate.

We cannot affirm that Vogolism has been killed by the division, but its most rabid developments have certainty received a check from which they can not recover soon. The future is still uncertain. The whole House is dis organised, and Mr Thomson's attempt to form a Ministry may end in con fusion being worse confounded. With patience exhausted, members of the House may l:e tempted to accept a very much worse combination than the Parliament is capable of giving to the country; but whatever may happen; we cannot believe that the dangers to bo encountered are equal to those that have passed.

Life Insurance in Australasia.

In tho whole history of lifo assurance there is no more extraordinary record than that of the succosa of the Australian Mutual Provident Society, which has rocontly com pleted the thirty-fifth year of ite existence. Though an unexampled climate for salu brity given the best results so far as death rate is concerned, life assuranco business in these colonies is beset with peculiar risks. Thoro is a great mortality from accidents, and there is a more serious drawback in the fact that great facilities for fraud exist on account of the difficulty of tracing the antecedents of insurers. The career of the Australian Mutual Provi dent Society proves that by the exercise of care and prudence, colonial tmsineas can be made more profitable and at least as secure 'as that in any part of the globe. Starting in March, 1849, as an unpretending Friendly Society, this orcranisation has now become, in the language of Mr Black, the actuary, "the greatest and wealthiest monetary institution in Australasia." These are big words, but that they are not a bit boastful may be learned from the fact that the accumulated funds of the Society now amount to more than five millions sterling—a sum far in excess of what_ even the most prosperous colonial banting establishment can show. Th>s wonderful success Bhows the immense power of combination, and affords the best

argument for co operative effort being em-. ployed in every possible department of human activity. With probity, intelligence, and enterprise at tho head of affairs, this Society has mado for itself a record which must extort admiration. Since its institu tion it has paid in death claims a sum of £1,700,580, besides distributing U'o millions sterling in the shape of proiits to policy-holders. It has presently assured ,C-;O,^!t8,'IO!l on the lives of 30,000 members, and is in receipt of an annual income ex ceeding the entire public icvenue of the whole of the AiuttvuLuiun colonies at the date, of Us establishment.

Tho results brought out by tho seventh quinquennial report of tlu> Society, which has just been published, prove Hint its progress and prosperity continue unabated. lUiring tho quinquennium just closed, tho total amount of profit made by the Society \va* £1,16G,84S Ss lid, and after carrying £1-12,002 10s Sid to rostervo • fmids, and mailing other deductions', (hove remains t:1,013,2.'1.'i -s Uil to bo divided among policy-holder". What is meant by this may be gathered from the tuble.-i showing specimon bonuses as the result of the last live years' operations of the Society, fii j some cases (ho result is that tho yearly • premium is entirely extinguished by tlio profit?, and futuro bonuses will bo annuities to the members. It would be needless to multiply examples, but insurers will learn with feelings of satisfaction (hat in eveiy case tlio bonuses are larger than those declared at last distribution in 1ST!). Other gratifying features are brought out in Mr Black's report. Thus it is shown that the fund* of the Society are equal to the entire premiums received on policies now in force, a;ul a'O about one-fourth of tho total sum assured. With tho growth of tlic Society, the tendency is for the expenses of manage ment to diminish in proportion to tho amount of business done, and the standard of valuation has steadily been made stricter until now it may be said tv be based upon absolute security. That the Society should have made the prodigious advances that it has done without any sacrifice of economy, security, or profit, is a circumstance upon which the directors and officials may very fairly bo congratulated. Conducted on the same principles as hereto fore, this Socioty deserves a long career, over increasing as it goes on ; and in view of the benefits which tlow fuom sound, pro grossivo, and \i 011-conihicted societies such as this, wo wish it every suc<ve.-s.

The Cholora in Europe.

Tuorcil relief will be felt at the news

which we publish to-day that the case of diohjra at Ilirnringlunn proves to be sporadic, and not, Asiatic, there is serious ground for apprehension irf an outbreak of tho latter deadly plague in the British Isles, so long as it is prevailing and spreading in France and Italy, No disease i* so

terrible nnd fatal as A.-iatio cholera, anil dospite Koch's recent discovery of the germs of the disorder, no method lias yet been fouiul of arresting it* tendency to spread with enormous rapidity over largo tracts of country. Tlio per manent habitat of cholera would seem to he India, for that country can never be i-aiirto bo free from it. In \~S\ a British army uf , r>,ooo men found Hie cholera near the groat tamplo of Juggernaut. Three thousand were at once allected, of whom a largo pro portion died. In 1817 a great army uf 90,000 was decimated, and .shortly alter wards the fell malady startc.Umt on it.- first great career of devastation. The bill of mortality of tliut iUst tour of the world made by cholera is a heavy one, and may well cause alarm in view of the present outbreak. The first appearance of the disease in Euro{K) was in June, 1880, when in the Russian town of Astradian 4,000 parsons died during the summer, and '21,000 in the provinco of the samu name. The winter did not seem to cheek its progress. In February 11,000 person.- were attacked in Moscow, of whom more than half died. Then the seourgo spread all over Europe. British colliers U>"k it from \\ oatern Kussia to Sunderland, Kiij; land. It then sproild with great fatality through all the northern cities ot the liritish Islands, delaying its appearance in London till KS.'i'J. Irish emigrants took the disease to Montreal, whence it was carried by w.iyi of the Hudson to Now York, and by way of Chicago and the western military posts to the Mississippi and New Orleans'. From tho timo it started in India till it. onded its career in America, it was of a most malignant type. In Siam 20,000 persons died in twolvo days ; in Sicily, ld',ooo died at Catania, 40,000 ill I'alermo ; in Russia, out of 54,000 attacked :Sl,ooo died ; in tho province of tho Cau casus 15,000 were attacked and 10,000 died : iv Hungary, of the 400,000 attacked more than half died. Of tho 230,000 cases in France, 9">,000 proved fatal; of the 49,504 cases in England, 14,.50T proved fatal ; of the 54,852 in Ireland, 21,171 ended in death. In Now York there were ii,Sl4 easts and 2,035 deaths; in Philadelphia, 2,.'UJ cases and 9.'!0 deaths. In Sew Orleans the deaths were more than one in ten in a popu lation of 55,000. In many of the rural districts oftho South nnd West the mortality was still greater. During tho last fifty yeara sanitary science has been born, and has vastly altered the condition of largo cities in Europe and America ; and therein lies the chief hope that tho dreaded plague will never again puovo so destructive as it did on former occasions. Though propagated by germs, thore can bo no doubt tha-t tho disease thrives only in cer tain atmoaphoric conditions ; and if these conditions wore known, science would provide a remedy. In tho absonco of the necessary knowledge, even thousands of miles of sea do not guarantee security. Now Zealand can bo reached nowadays from England as speedily as America could in 18.')0, and in the event of an epidemic in England the diseaso could easily be intro duced here. To the improved sanitary condition of European towns is doubtless due the comparative mildness of tho pre sent cholera outbreak, and we may reason ably indulge the hope that it will not even obtain a foothold in the United Kingdom, much less in those islands of the South Seas. '

Tho Sabbath

It is to be hoped that some of our mem bers in Parliament who arc now to the work, and therefore in the first Hush of restless activity on behalf of their con stituents, will make an endeavour to have the Otlicial Assigneo's olfico moved into the city. Its present location—in ,i rotnoto corner of ttie Supreme Court, approached by a devious flight of stairs, a long and narrow corridor, and numorous doorways— is altogether unsuitable, besides being known only to the regular habitues of the building. A considerable portion of the Assignee's business has to bo transacted in tho city, and the distance of hi* office from it involves great loss of timo both on his own part and on that of creditors, whi'e at present tho other func tionaries aro daily besieged hy people who have hopelessly failed to thread the labyrinth leading up to tho Assignee's quarters. Wo commend tho matter to tho attention of Mr Thompson or Mr Tolo.

A rumour is abroad to the effect that a local business firm is on the verge of entrance to tho Bankruptcy Court.

Tho ordinary weekly meeting of the Board of Education was not held to-day, several of tho chief officials being engaged in connection with the examinations ""for district scholarships. Mr Rice is up at Hamilton, superintending the examination there. There will bo no meeting until next Friday, therefore.

Great dissatisfaction is fait at Mercer owing to the aclion of the Board of Educa tion in dismissing tho present schoolteacher, as ho is univeisally respected. A petition numerously signed will be forwarded to the Board requesting them to reconsider their verdict, all being well satisfied with tho progress being inado by their children. Groat indignation isexpressedatthe conduct of the Inspector towards teacher and pupils during the recent examination.—(Corres pondent.)

Mr Graves, formerly an official of the Bank of New Zealand hero, but more recently tellor at the Dunedin branch of tho bank, ia now in Auckland m route for Fiji, where ho will take charge of tho Lovuka branch. Mr Graves is an ardent supporter of athletic spcrts, and his kindness to tho Auckland footballers while in Dunedin con tributed largely to tho pleasure of "our boys" whilo in the "Queen City of the South."

Our roport of the proceedings at the in. quest an the child Emily Wilson appears on the fourth page of this issue. The most im portant evidence adduced was that of Dr. Cobbett, who had made the post mortem. His sonelusion was that death had been caused by asphyxia, or suffocation, caused by ex ternal pressure. The proceedings were adjourned at 5 o'clock until 2 o'clock this afternoon. A report of the proceedings of the adjourned inquest this afternoon ap pears elsewhere]

The^.s. Tongariro is to tako 9,000 frozen eheepfrom Dunedin next trip.

The fiiirpector under tho Adulteration of Fnod.'i Act is on the war-path. During the hast fortnight ho hits forwarded to tho local analyst (Mr Pond) live samples of teas, sugars, and coffees to report upon. In this connection it may bo mentioned that some- timo ago he obtained samples of colleo which were adulterated with chicory to the extent of fully 50 per cent., but that through nn in formality in sotiling thorn up they woro not. reported upon. Unscrupulous tradesmen hail betler amend tlio error of their ways if I hey dv nut wish tv court exposure.

Outing progress of the drama at the Opera House last evening, tho gns lighting the main building suddenly wont out, through some fault at tho motor, which, however, was speedily rectified, and tho performance continued till tho closo without further mishap.

lJunedin Harbour Board yesterday carried a resolution requesting tho Chairman to introduce n bill into Parliament for tho consolidation of the Board's loans.

Tho Key. ,1. S. Boyd will on Sunday next, in tho Eppqm Hall,' deliver a discourse on

Mr Aickin, of the Auckland Railway Station, has been appointed station-mantel' at Cambridge,

Tho half-yearly meeting of the .). E. Red mond branch Irish National League will bo held this uvening in the Catholic Institute, Wellington-street, at 7.30. A full muster of members and those of their friends whom they wish to invite aro cordially welcome, as the organisation is composed of various creeds and shades of opinion. Choice road ings from past and present Liberal authors and papers on various subjects in tho cause of freedom are given at overy meeting.

1 (ulogates from the Young Men's Improve ment Classes aro to meet Mr Vaile this evening at 7 o'clock, ut hi.s ofticca, ill refer enco to railway reform.

According to a report supplied to the City Council last night of a recent analysis of oity water, Mr l'ond aflirms that our aqueous supply still retains its character for purity and constancy. Sampler* taken from tho Western Springs, and from the standpipe at the corner of Q.ieeu and Cus toms-si rccU, led to tho ascertainment of this result.

Tenders for a concroto villa in Symonds street were oponed yesterday by MrSkinner, architect. Tho following is the list :— Morris, i'2,1'.10; Shailor, £2,030; Wrigley and llandcock, .€1,1193; Kelly, .tl.Stu": .lone*, £1,790; Davies and Evans, tl,(!!■(); Keynell, £1,(>7'.1; Leigh llros., £l,li:i0; I'acey. L 1,1)25; Clayton, £1,009; Colo brook (accepted), £1,4.10.

Forged noles of tho Union Hunk of Australia are again in circulation in Duncdln,

When Cr. Thompson's resignation came before ilie City Council last night, Cr. Montague took occasion to pay a graceful tribute to the retiring member for his able and assiduous services during six years' tenure of oflice. lie therefore proposed that a letter should be sent to Cr. Thomp son expressing regret at his resignation nnd thanking him for his past services. The resolution was cordially seconded by Cr. Marshall,and passed new. roti.

An excellent specimen of a South of Ki>g land ploughboy was seen in tho K.M. Court yesterday, in tho person of William Peryer, who appeared as claimant for wages alleged to be duu to him from a single gentleman named Starkey, who had taken him from his mother's home in tho agricultural village of Uudgwiek, in West Sussex, which Cobbed felicitously described iv hi* pleasant book, "Kural Hides." The lad, like the peasantry of that part of England, displayed shrewdness, and some wit, amid his rusticity, as Sussex primroses blossom among the brambles. When asked a ques tion as to who was the owner of tho farm at Turanga Creek on which he, the Cap tain, and the Micklethwaite family had been woiking together, he replied, ■•That is a question that would puzzle it lawyer," and with the consciousness that he had made "a fairxhot," as Mr Cotter re marked, the little sturdy lad showed v good set of teeth tempting to a dentist. The lad lost his case, h»:t he is doing well in tho sorvice of a farmer at l'akuraugi, and in tlieqnotatiun by Mr Tliorne, lib counsel, "he can reap anil mow, and plough and sow ;" in fact, Mr Andrew allinned upon naih that ho was woll satisfied with Willio

- he was a goo(L industrious farmer's boy. Mr Cotter would not ask for costs against a lad of so much precocity, and who. although ho had made a mistake this time, would light his way in the colony.

The following cases wore disposed of yesterday afternoon at tho Resident Magis trate's Court before If. G. Seth Smith, Esq., K.M. :—Peryer v. Starkey, claim £1.3 10s, wages (Mr Thorne for plaintiff, and Mr Cotter in defence). Tho defence showed that no arrangement for payment of wages had been made, but that defen dant had paid the lad's expenses from London to Auckland, nnd looked after him until something should turn up. His Wor ship considered that defendant had not made out his claim to tho satisfaction of tho Court, and judgment was given for defendant. In the oaso of Weber v. Dinnn, claim l'<) for work dono in collecting oysters for defendant (Mr Bcalo for plain till), judgment was given in favour of plaintiff for it. LOs, costs tl 16s. Tho ease Kanderson v. Thomas, claim 1.12 12k, com mission on sale of a house, occupied some timo in the hearing (Mr lieale for plaintiff, Mr Thco. Cooper in defence). Evidence on both Hides was taken. Ilia Worship, in delivering his decision, saitf it was clear that Mr Kanderson had not found a pur chaser, and defendant only agreed to pay commission on condition that plain till found a purchaser within a month. Judgment for 12s costs of defendant to bo allowed against plaintiff. McKcnzio v. Colby, claim for work. Particulars have already appeared. Judgment for plaintiff, i' 22s and costs, payable at the rato of . r >s per week.

A discussion took place last night at til City Council meoting upon the propose enforcement of the time penalty of .t'l7' auainst Mr W. Kirby for four months'dcla' in the completion of tho Wellington-stree contract. Mr Kirby wrote pleading fo consideration in the matter, pointing on that he had had exceptionally bad weathe to contend against, nnd tlmt he had em ployed as many men and drays upon til' work as he had been able to find room for The Engineer reported that tho contrrtc had not boon pushed on as energetically a it might liavo been ; that while during it. continuance there had been 2GU wet days there had al^o been 47 fine days, on whicl nothing was done; and thatO \\ eoks' inspec tion had cost tho Council £-13 7s, whicl amount at any rate Mr Kirby should b< called upon to refund. A report was nls< received from tho City Solicitor, who lof: the Engineer to fix the amount of th( penalty which should be enforced. Th< Council, after duly ventilating tho matter acted upon this suggestion, and il was decided therefore that tho En gincor should make a distinct rerom mendation as to tho amount of fino tc bo imposed. Upon this resolution being; arrived at,the Engineer at once retired to hi room and wrote out a further report certify ing that under tho conditions of contract Mr Kirby was lined £170 for four months overtime, being at the rate of LlO pei week. This was submitted, and the Council then directed tho Engineer tc consult the solicitor as to tho form in which his decision should bo made known. \Y( understand that Mr Korby avers that he has lost £800 by the contract. James Westmoro Smith, hotelkoopor, oi Auckland, and now a bankrupt, wan ox amined on oath late yesterday afternoor. beforo tho Ollioial Assignee. Ho Btatod thai! ill IS7G ho started a livery stable ill conjunction with a Mr Mofflin, and having capital, they earned on by means of bil'a. Jn a year thoy camo to tho end of thcii tether and separated through monetary dilliculties. AMr Hill bought them out, and took Smith in as managing partner. This arrangement held good, when the Smith brothers purchased Hill's interest for £200. Tho brothers carried on till Juno, 1-880, when they sold out and dis solved partnership. Tho bankrupt's share of the proceeds was £320 in cash, and book debts amounting to £300 or £400. lie con sidered half of them to be bad. Of the,se book debts £223 11s Gd are still owing, and are included in the £231 11s Gd assets, all of which are book debts. With his £320 cash the bankrupt took a nine years' lease of tho Newmarket Hotel for £1,800, giving bills for the balance.} $It was not a paying concern, and he gave it up, thorefore, about tho middle of 1882, tho holder of tho bills taking everything, and leaving him penniless. In October, 1882, he took tho Piince Albert Hotel, Oneh'unga, for seven years, at a weekly rental of £2 2s, giving bills for tho stock and fixtures. At tho ond of 14 months he abandoned it as a bad speculation, the holders of bills again taking everything. He had filed in order to escape the pressure exorted by a judgment creditor named Kretschiniar. His indebtedness amounts to £279 19s, contracted as follows : —£44 in the livery stable business, £176 12s 3d at Newmarket, and X"SG Gs 9d at Ono hunga. Hunter and Nolan are the largest creditors, the amount of their claim being i'ijO. As before stated, the assets consist of 1231 lls Gd, book debts.

The benefit to Mr Morris, Bandmaster of the Garrison Band, to tako place in the Theatre Royal this night week, promises to bo very successful. The concort will be under the patronage of Major Shepherd, Captains Leßoy, Pignan, Payne, Mahon, and Fcnton, and members of the Volunteer Forco. Mr Angelo Forrest, Misses Wilson, A. Lorrigan, A, Hargrave, and Messrs Edwards and Sceats have given their ser vices. In addition to the foregoing ladies and gentlemen, one member from each of the Volunteor companies will appear during

the evening. The companies will be repre sented as follows :—Artillery, Mr Lumsdcn ; Victorian, Mr Bloxsome ; City Guards, Mr Dean ; Hobsons, Mr W. .Jennings ; Devon port Navals, Mr Bartloy; and Auckland Navals, Mr Wilson. Tho entertainment will conclude with a dramatic perform ance

The examination for foundation scholar ships (junior) in connection with tho Auck land College mid Grammar School will be held at tho school, Symondsstreet, com mencing at 9.30 a.m. on Monday next.

The City Council are determined to have nothing more to do with Messrs (rrainger and D'Ebro, tho Melbourne architects, wliofo design for tho Free Library was selected on certain unfulfilled conditions). Their cablegram for return of their pin us, pending a reply to the Council's objections, lias been referred to tho Legal Committee.

At a mooting of tlio Mercantile Marine Association, held at tho Waitemata Hotel last evening, a subcommittee was appointed to draw up a report on the present quaran tino regulations for consideration at tho next meeting of tl;e Association. Nine new mombers were elected and others proposed.

A mooting of those interested in tho pro posed Whau Hiver Regatta is to take place this evening in tlio Waitcniata Hotel. It ih expected tho various local rowing clubs will bo represented.

Draught horses woro in groat demand at Buekland'a sale to-day, A five-year-old golding brought £54 10n, and two four-year olds £45 10s each.

The streot nnrapor wnH at work in Hobpon stree-t to-day, to tlio intense) delight of a largo crowd of small boys. Tho machine seems to poi'form its work well.

l'arnoll is advancing in the arts and graces of civilisation. Tenders are now being invited.by Mr F. \V. Grey, architect, for tho erection of two liiebolls in the oastorn suburb.

Messrs Sanders and Nappor, engineers and surveyors of Hamilton, havo filed a declaration of t.hoir insolvency, while Honry Lyes, printer, of (!rey-streot, was adjudicated a bankrupt to-day upon his own petition.

Tho meeting of James Anderson's credit ors yesterday lapsed for want of a quorum. In fact, tho only creditor of tho estato appears to bo Miss Mackay, who obtained tho ver dict of £250 for breach of promiso of mar riage. It is alleged that the bankrupt, juht prior to absconding, madoovor his property to Mr A. H. Nathan, and as any such proceeding within threo months of tho in solvency is rendorod void by law, Mi- Nathan has boon summoned to attend at tho Ofliciul Assignoo's office on Monday afternoon for examination. So far, the assets do not seem likely to amount to moro than £.'lO.

Through the active and unremitting exertions of the Kovs. K. Sommervillo and I). W. Runciman, the necessary arrange ments for building up an additional l'ros byterian congregation on tho western side of tho city are advancing towards a satisfactory completion. An oxcellont site for a church has been secured on the Surrey Hills estate, and tho contract for the erection of a temporary sanctuary has just been let to the Messrs Darraeh, the amount of their tender being £358. Of this amount £100 has already been collected, and confident hopes are entertained that tho promoters will be enabled to open tho church in October next free of debt. As already in dicated, it is only regarded as a makeshift. When tho congregation has been organised and ascertains its strength, tho projected building will bo moved Lack to nerve as a sehoolhouso, ami a moro pretensions edilice erected in its stead.

A social meeting in connection with the Excelsior Lodge, N./.0.(!.T., was held in tho franklin Road School room on Wednes day evening last; Mr Jenkins, W.C'.T., occupied the chair. Tho following ladies and gentlemen contributed to tho pro gramme : Songs by Mrs Cann, Miss Camp bell, Mrs Reid, Mr Jenkins, and Mr Wilden hall ; recitations by Mrs Anderson and Mr Mackie, and a flute duet by Messrs Isassott and McLeod. Tho choir of tho Lodge sang three glees during the evening ; refresh ments wore then handed round, and tho re mainder of tho evening devoted to parlour games, which were kept up with much spirit till tho timo for closing. The usual votes of tliankn woro then passed, and the meeting closed with tho National Anthem.

Tho civic fathers wore atagfjercd at their weekly meeting last night by tho receipt of an application from Mr W . J. I'earce for appointment to the hitherto unheard-of ollice of Inspector of Street Repairs. Their amazemont deepened, however, when the Town Clerk announced that the applica tion was backed up by a petition signed by 100 ratepayers recommending the suggested appointment. Tho Mayor confessed his inability to sec any necessity for euc;h nn officer, except it were that he should re peatedly inform tho Council that there was mud on tho streets. However, if the Council wished for n scapegoat, the opportunity now presented itself. Ho therefore propuscd tho roferonce of the mattsr to the Streets Committee. The mombers of this body at onco protested mlto cocr, and on Ur. (larratt's proposition the application and petition received their quietus with a curt refusal. As tho sue cecding business was attacked, the horrible suspicion began to insinuate itself that tho IGO ratepayers had lent themselves to the design of porpetrating a hugo joko at the Council's expense.

;1 0 V t r t r o ! I t 3 t ) ■ Tho usual meeting of St. Luko's Mutual . Improvement Class was hold last evening in ; the church, Remuora, tho president, Rev. ' G. B. Monro, in the chair. A very inter • osting debate took place upon tho question, : "Are Public Religious Debates Advan > tageous to Christianity ?"—nflirmrtivo, Mr i R. llyburn ; negative, Mr .T. Brook. In j supporting the affirmative, tho speaker s said although many of the debates which took place at tho present day could not be . classed as beneficial, yet it did disprove ' in later years, when literature was scarco, tho power it had in educating tho people. [ Ho quotod in support of his argument passages from St. Paul's Epistles and 1 sketches from the lives of men who • identified themselves with tho Reforma tion. Ho maintained that discussion by strictly conscientious poraons was tho right way of arriving at the truth. In viewing the opposite side Mr Brook stated that in many instances do ' bating created a bitter and envious feeling ' between thosn taking part in it, and in almost all cases each one goes away more convinced of his own theory. Ho said that ' in many instances the people aro carried away by eloquence morothan real argument; it often led to doubts in tho minds of many, and was not productive of that Christian j spirit which should be exorcised. After an j aule summing up by the Chairman, the / meeting declared itself in favour of tiie ; \ affirmativo by a largo majority. j To-morrow, prime new season's Taranaki I butter, in lib rolls, at Is 2d per lb; prime cheese and dairy-fed bacon at usual prices.—Auckland Provision Company, KioiiT Corner Stall, City Market—A. Uettany, Manager.—[Advt.] Auckland Lions.—Tho stranger in Auck land has much to see that will amuso, interest! and aßtonieh him. If ho is fortunate enough to f nick up a friendly guide he will bo taken to 4 inspect our Museum, Public Library, tho wharves and shipping; ho will gaze with wonder on our railway station—wonder how we could have put up with it so long. He will visit our theatres, concert hals, and churcheß, and get on terms of familiarity that will bogct contempt—with our mud; and he will wind up by visiting Eaton's Co-operati vo Store in Hobson street, next tho Criterion Hotel, on a Saturday night, and will bo transfixed with astonishment when lie finds tlie Best Taranaki and Locul Fresh Butter Is per lb.: Salt, Bd; Best White Sugar, 3id; Crushed Loaf, 4Jd; Bacon and Hams, guaranteed, from 6d: Apples, 41bs. for ' Is; and 100 lines equally as cheap.—[Advt.]

The anniversary of the Ponsonby Wcs leyan Sunday-Bchool was celebrated last evening by a musical and literary entertain ment in tho Ponsonby Hall. Tho Rev. T. (!. Carroccupiod tho chair. Tho Secretary's report phowod that owing to increase of scholars, the teachers havo decided to erect additional class-rooms at a cost of £200. of which £S() has been already collected. The Band of Hope wan said to be in a prosperous condition. There are 200 scholars on the roll, showing an increase on last year ot 33 ; average attendance, 189; largest at tendance,-22G. At tho morning school thore is an average attendance of GO, and 29 teachers, with an average attendance of 21. The library contains 470 vohimoa. The Treasurer's report showed a credit balance of JL'S 16s O.UI. Several musical selections were rendered by the choir, solos were given by Miss Culpan, Mis? Main, Mies McElwain and Mr Barnes ; pianoforte selec tions by Mr R. J. Lambert; recitations by Mr Shackloford and Miss Bruce; reading by the Rev. Mr Carr, and addresses by the Revs. J. Pinfold and A. Roid. TheonUr tsainment was of a pleasing character, v.id passed off successfully.

SPORTING NEWS.

Auckland Racing Club.

A OOM.MITTKK meeting of tho Auckland .Racing Club took place yesterday afternoon, when tho programmes for the forthcoming season were brought up, and finally adopted. From a rough copy placed at my disposal by Mr Percival, I gather that tlio large sum of L 5,820 in added money is to be given away at the four meetings, distributed as follows :—Spring Meoting, L 570 ; Summer Meeting, 1.3,250; Autumn Meeting, L 1,350 ; Steeplechase Meeting, LOSO. The Auckland Cup has been raised to 60050v3., tho Steeplechase to SOOsovs., and the added money of sevoral of the other events at the Summer Meeting has also been increased. It was also decided by the Committee to add 7. r>osovs. to the Derby to be run at tho Summor Meoting of 1880-87, andronameiti the "Great Northern Derby." The following aio the programmes aa adopted:— .SPRING MEETING. Saturday, November 15.—Trial Stakes ot lOOaovs., Welcome Stakes of lOObovs., Handicap Hurdli- Race ot TOsovs., Spring Handicap of 12030VH., Sellinc Hteciilf.-chase of UOsOVS., Kpsom Plate uf ioOsovh. SUMMKU MEETING. Kihht Day, December 2fl.—Maiden Plate of lOOsovs.. Midsummer Ktakes of 200sovs. (for two-year-olds), Auckland Cup of GOOsovs., Han dicap Hurdle Jtuceof lOOsovs., Kail way Plate of lOOsovs., Christmas Handicap of lOOsovs. Skconi) Day, January I.—Derby Stakes of SOOsovs., Selling Kaoo of lOOsovb., A.H.C. Handi cap of MOsovs.. Publicans' Purse of lOtlsovs , New Year's Gift of lOOsovs., Orund Stand Handi cap of ISOsovu. ThiudDay, January 2.--Newmarket Handi cap of ISOsovu., Nursery Handicap of lOOsovs. (for two-year-olds). Auckland Pluto of 2;<oaovs., Steeplechase of 300.10V9., Selling Race of 100.-iOV.-., Free lliindicap for beaten horses of lOOaovs. TIIR AUTUMN MBKTItK) remains the same as last year, wii.li the excep tion tliitt the dlHtance of tlie Easter Handicap has been reduced to 1} mile, und the Flying htttkesii.crcased to lOOsovs., while lliu Oonsolit tion Handicap lias been done away with ami a Free Hand leap of luOsovh. for beaten hoisra substituted. STEKI'LECHASK MKKTINO. Kihki' Satukijav lii Jiino.—Maiden Steeple cliase of lOObovs.. Novel Hurdles of 5050V8,, Great Northern Steeplechase of SOOsovs., Han dicap Hurdle Knee of lOOsovs.. mid Selling Steeplechase uf lOOsovs.

Result of the Hawkesbury Guineas.

[kKCTEIi'.S CAiIL£i:RAH.]

Syd.nkv, this day

At the Hawkesbury Kacing Club Meeting yesterday,the following was the result of the race for tho

HaWKKBIU'KY GUINUAK, of 2">o fJllillCaß, wit II 10 KUlnuas each added. Second horse to iv ceive 50 guineas, and third liorso i!S guineas. For three-year-olus. One mile, Hon. James White's b r: liargo, by Maribyrnong—Uuelder Hose, 8»t 51b 1 Hon. James White's b f lolanthe, by Maribyrnong—Rosedalc, Sst ... ... 2 Bargo, the winner, is at present first favourite for the V.X.C. Derby, and the following is a list, of his performances la.-t season :—

Sydney T.C. Spring: second in Sapling Stakes. •14 furlongs. Hat, won by Drown and Hose. 7.-1 911). KlumiiiKtou Spring: nowhere in Muri bvrnont? l'late, 5 fiirlongH, Bst 1011), won by lolantlw, Hat oil); nowhere in Flcniin(,'tun KtnUrs 5 furlongs. Nst 111b, won by Kinjj of the Gips-ks, Sal. KlemiiiKton Autumn: won Ascot Valu Btiikea, lifurloriKß.Kstlolb.ini. IK|s.,Tlio Broker. 9st alb. Hcconil, Sirocco, Rst lull), third ; won All iik'cil Stakes. 1 iniln. Oat 121b. lm. lljs., Brown and Uoai-, Git 91b. second, Fryinitpan, '.Ist, third. Hawkesburv Autumn : won Claret Stakes. .'. furlonns. Sst 21b, lm. Is., Honcydew, Bst 211", second. Lord Kxetflr, Kst 211). third ; won Maii'cn l'late, 1J mill), list llll), 2m. l'Jls., Bolero. Ustlllh, second. Ilundwick Autumn: won Chainpa.'Du StakiM, OfuilonKM. Sst 1011,. lm. 17js.. Sulvo. s,i IOIb, so«;oii(l, Uurlield, Sst 101b, third ; second in Sires' Produce Stakes, 7 I'nrlonßS, Sst lOlli, won by Oiirfleld. Bst 1011); nowhere in First Foul Stakes, ti furlongs. Us llll). won by Gai'fleld, !)=!.

At tho meeting of the i'akuranga Hunt Club this afternoon, the annual race moet ing was fixed for Saturday, October 25th. Mr if, Lennard's racehorses were offered by auction at Buekland's to-day, but with tho exception of the brood mare Xanttppe, who was purchased by Mr Whitelaw for £1S 10s, all were withdrawn. A bay mare, by Pacific—Nimble (in foal to l'iscatorius), was sold to Mr G. Ilazell for £IS, and the jumping horse, Tho Barb, by Gillie Callum —Orlando, found a purchaser at £14 10s. General entries and acceptances for the Epsom raeo meeting, which takes place on Saturday, the HOfh inst., close to-morrow night. HIITONA.

FOOTBALL MATCHES.

The principal football mutches to bo played to-morrow afternoon are:—Qrafton v. North Shore at North Shore, Ponsonby v. Albert in tho Domain, and Gordon v. Newton in the Domain. The former will no doubt attract tho principal attention, as a close match is anticipated, although Graf ton will unfortu nately bo handicapped by the absence of Kyan, who is reported to bo 100 unwell to take part in the match. The followinß team have been for warded for publication :— Ponnonhv v. Alueht.—Albert: D. Stewart (Capt.), K. and K. Hard wick, IJ. Uanks. W. Oaynion. Andrews. F. Goodacre, S. Goodman, W. RidiiiKS, G. Smart, J. Miller, A. Bruce. W. Cole, J McHufrh, F. Lawrio, and J. Oosßon. Ponsonby: Macky. Davy. Whitesidc, Clayton. K. Skeen, Hraiunl. Anderson, Swan&on, MoConnoll, Goorgo. Younp, Colbourne, Jones, Hondorson, W. Skeen. Kmergency: Woller.

Graktonv. NoiiTiibiioiiE.—Gratton: Orchard (captain). BiK(?a. Yon Sturraer, Newell, Leckic, Shiels, Stewart, Gardner, Brown, Madi- Kan. Coopur, WhiU'sidc. \Vhite, Spencer. North Shore: Webster (captain). Jones, War brick, Marshall. Sims, Mounifort i2l. JlcKellar. McGechle. Maynard, Nanco, O. Wells. Wyn /ard, I3nico. Brown. Gordon v. Nkwton.—Newton: T. Mills (eiip t»ln). Hobson (11, K. Jfills, Pritchard, William son, Osmond, Salt, Smith. Sime. Bell, Moulrian, Portcous, Walker, Soxton. Gordon: Ansley, Aiißcnno, Clayton, Crowe, Fisher, Dawson, Dewcs. Latimor. Lnsk, Martin, Meldrun), i\lc -I,'ansland. Poland, Webster, Wood.

Victoria v. Alexandra (Noi'th Shore).—The following will represent A'ictoria: Somorlield, Farquhar. Grattan, Holly, Swinncrton, Gilmer, lA)(?an (2), Sprag(?on, Brett, Quick, Wynynrd, Wood, fc'lattory, Gorman Alexandra: Fisher, Melaop, Snodßi'asa. Bcore, Buchanan, Pago. Brown. Stcmlman, Clarkaon, Sonierlield, Mays, Itonnett. Sullivan. Diddaius, Brcene. Kmor- llailoy, Harroll.

PaunßLli v. Auawa (Domain). — Parncll: llrucn leapt.'. Hill, Mackio, Hart, Kdmonds, Scholi'ld, Kri/.ell, Tunira, Otway, Keetlcy |2). Connelly, Urown, Donald, liullen, and Speight.

MINING NEWS.

(HY TKLEIIKAI'H—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day. New Prince Imperial.— A sudden improve ment has taken place in tho stopes on No. 2 reef abovo No. G level, about GO feet oast ward of the winze. The reef is about two feet in thickness, and produced SOlba of specimens yesterday afternoon. In the western drive at tho same levol the reof has formed a compact body two feet in width, and shows gold freoly when broken.

Rooky Point.—The general prospects in tho stopes are exceedingly satisfactory. Another parcel of 151bs of stono was secured from the third stopo yesterday afternoon, and an excollent show of gold remained.

Nkw Manukau. —A contract has been let for repairing tho battery levol, and extend ing tho cross cut, which is expected to inter sect several known loaders.

Cambria.—The melted return from the late crushing is 42Aozs. gold. Adelaide.—A trial crushing of 21 loads of quartz from tho low level produced Boza. 12d\vts. gold.

BKiOHTSjm.E."Mangan(tributer)banked 30/s. 2dwts. gold.

Kueanui Hill. — Wilson's (tributer) crushing yielded Gozg. 13dwts. gold.

Moanataiari.—White (tributer) crushed three loads of quartz for 71ozs. gold.

Com IvETURNS.—Tho following returns of melted gold are to hand f rom Waiorongo mai district: —Now Find, 49Gozs. 12dwts. ; Colonist, 2030z5. ; Canadian, SOozs. ; Pre mier, 120ns. lOdwts. ; Eureka, 2ozs. ldwf.

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wri:kLi.\(;TLiN, this day Tut House met at 2.30.

Auckland Petitions.

Mr Humlin presented a petition from John Murton, of Tuakau, praying for com" psnsutiou in consideration of injuries, viz., compound fracture of the lower jaw, which lie sustained in February, 1883, while em ployed on the Auckland and Waikato rail way.

Sir George Uroy presented a petition from Otanui, Karangi, Hawca, and Pukeroa, members of Ngatitoa tribe, laying claim to an •island situated at the north of the Pelonis river, on the eastern end of the South Island. The Speaker announced that the-Govornor had appointed three o'clock to day to receive tho Arfdresß-in-Roply. Announcing the Resignation. The lion. Premier then rose and announced that,in consequence of the vote of the House last evening, lie had this morn ing waited on His Excellency and tendered tho resignation of Ministers. Ho had now to move that the House adjourn till Tuesday next. Ho did so at tho request of the Hon. member for Clutha, who had been summoned to wait on His Excellency. Mr Pyko said he did not exactly catch all that had fallen from tho Premier. Was ho to understand that the Cabinet had re signed ? The Premier : We have. Mr l'yke : Hear, hear ! (Laughter.) Sir George Grey said he wanted to ask the Premier as to whether he had tendered any advice to His Excellency as to who should bo sent for. (Cries" of " Don't answer !") The Premier said-I consider that tho lion, member is entitled to ask a question, so long as it is not put in an impertinent form. No advice was asked. Mr Thomson's Statement. Mr.l. W. Thomson (Clutha) rose, amidst cheers, and said he had been requested only a quarter of an hour previously to wait as quickly as possible on His Excellency tho Governor. He did so, when His Excellency informed him that the Government had resigned, and asked him whether he thought he could form an administration. Ho said he thought he could. His Excellency said lie would leave the matter in his hands, His Excellency was also pleased to ?ay that lie would not bind him to time, but in the state of public business it was desirable that a new administration should bo formed as quickly a.s possible.

It was agreed that at its rising the House should adjourn till Tuesday next, at 2.30. The Committee appointed to present tho address to His Excellency returned from Government House shortly before 3 o'clock, with a message from His Excellency, thank ing the House for the address.and stating that he had taken steps to furnish himself with other advisers.

Ml'J. G. J'rown wished Mr Thomson to make a statement next day regarding tho probable Ministry, but tho suggestion was not. acted upon, and the House adjourned at :i.lf) until 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday.

THE POLITICAL CRISTS.

An Uniuterosting Meeting,

(BY TELKIiIUI'H — SPECIAL HKI'ORTFIt.)

Wellington, this day. Tin-: galleries were again crowded last night to hear the Ministerial statement. A rumour got abroad that Sir Julius Vogel intended to make a big speed], but every thing proved lo bu " stale, flat, and unprofit able." The Premier's speech wan brief, owing to the wretched acoustic properties of the House. The Stout-Groy Cpisode. I made an error in my brief urgent tele gram yesterday afternoon. Mr Stout did not say that Sir George Grey's question whether the Gorornor had asked for advico was impertinent. When the question was put, several members called out "Don't answer." Mr Stout, alluding to tho cries, said any member had a right to receive an answer to any question that was not im pertinent. He then went on to say that the Governor had not asked for advice. Rather Mixed.—An E-Grigg-eous Blunder. Some amusement was caused here by a telegram received from Auckland to the effect that the speech by Mr Grigg, of Can terbury, against the land tax, had appeared in tiie "Herald" as Sir George Grey's. The member for Auckland East was pestered with telegrams asking him the why and wherefore of this sudden con version. Mr Grigg is one of the largest landowners, and a larmer on a bigger scale than any other man in New Zealand. Sir George Grey did not speak in the debate. He rose to do so, but Wi Pere caught the Speaker's eye first, and after his long speech there were so many calls to "divide" that Sir George Grey did not address tho House.

The Maori Voto in the Lato Division

The circumstsnees connected with the lockiiig-iii of tho Maoris are ratheramusing. Wi Pere had stated his determination to walk out, and had agreed with Taiaroa to take this course. The other two Maoris re fused to go, and Wi Pero appealed to Sir George Grey to know what he ought to do. Sir George Grey told him he should keep his promise, but just as Wi Pere reached the door it was locked. He then asked Sir George Grey what he must do now. Sir George Grey replied that he must act as a chief, and vote as any other mem ber would do, on the weaker side. Wi Pere protested that this would malio it appear as if he was a friend of tho Government, and not of Sir George Grey. The latter said, "No; he must obey the established rule," and Wi Peie voted accordingly. It is stated that tho Maoris had received a telegram from Mr Sheehan telling them .to sco Colonel Whitmoro, and the latter certainly counted on all their votes,but he only got one out of tho four. Tho " Lords" and the Cabinet. The Legislative Councillors were unani mous yosterday in asserting their rights to the exclusive possession of a Cabinet Minister. Mr Waterhouse's motion on the subject was not opposed by Sir George Whitmore, who represented the short-lived administration. He said he thought they ought to have two Ministers. Sir George McLean also spoko in support, and it was carried nan. con. The StoiU-Vogel Party Disbanded. A Government caucus was held last night at which nearly all their supporters were present. Considerable reticence is main tained concerning what was done, but 1 have the best authority for saying that the ! result is that the party is disbanded. Tho individual members are relieved of their adherence to any pledge they may have given, and are free to act for themselves. Illness of Sir Julius Vogel. Sir Julius Vogol was very ill yesterday, tho worry and unwonted excitement having produced aggravation of his symptoms. Mr Thomson's Cabinet Making. Soon after the House rose yesterday afternoon, Mr Thomson wont and had an interview with Sir George Grey, and informed him of his intention to endeavour to form a

Ministry. He also, it is under stood, sounded other leaders of parties, and told them of his intention. His idea, so far as I can ascertain, is to collect a Ministry of new men,. but groat reticenco has been preserved. I learn, however, definitely, that the statement that he had conferred with Mr Ormond en the subject yesterday was altogether inaccurate Ho spent all last night in testing tho possi bilities of tho situation. It is not probable that either Major Atkinson or Mr Ormond will act with him.

The " Straight Tip" to Mr Thomson.

The " Times " this morning says:—" Mi- Thomson, in his endeavour to form a Cabinet, should ignore the late Stout-Vo>'el party entirely, and place himself under the directions of his old chief, Sir George Groy." It argues that he can scarcely look to Mr Ormond or Major Atkinson, and adds :—" Whether he succeeds or not in forming a Ministry, what he ia now doing is trying the capabilities of parties— a very useful sorvice which must bo dono by someone."

An Entirely Fresh Ministry Probable.

Mr Thomson is, I learn, working in entire harmony and consultation with" Sir George Grey. His idea appears to be to form a Ministry of new men with no political sins against them relying on the Houso to give them a trial for the session.

The Vogel Party Quarrelling Amonir Themselves. 8 There was a scene at tho Stout-Vogel caucus last night The meeting had been convened by Mr stout for the purpose of forming all who had voted against the no confidenco motion into one party Mr Downie Stewart objected, and said tho division had dissolved all his ties Mr Shrimski thereupon hotly attacked Mr Stewart in an offensively personal manner and accused him of having promised his vote to the other side it it was wanted He said they did not want such men aa Messrs Stewart and Larnach with them Mr Stewart retaliated, and addressed Mr Shrimski in unparliamentary language The meeting sustained Mi Stewart, and a resolution by Mr Stout constituting the party wasnot accepted; members separating on the distinct understanding that their future freedom of action is in no way ham pered. Probabilities of Another Atkinson Regime. It is understood that several members have notified Major Atkinson that they are in sympathy with him, and will cooperate with him if he should see his way to form ing an administration which they could support. Major Atkinson, however, is in disposed to take oftice yet, belief ing he would gain politically by re tirement for a time. I am informtd that Mr Thomson spoke to him on the subject of a Ministerial combination and he gav.e l.im t) understand that although he could take no part in forming a Ministry, if anything Hk 9 a reasonible Go\e:nner.t was lormed ho would not offer strong opposi tion to it. The fact that the Atkinson party preponderates so largely over all other sections of the Hobse, and is so com pact, makes it very doubtful whether any stable Government can bo formed without Major Atkinson's active 00-oporation.

THE LATEST.

M£K THOMSON UNABLE TO FORM A

CABINET.

Will Sir Georgo Groy bo Sent For? Wellington, this afternoon.

Up to half-past one to-day Mr Thom son had made no progress in forming a Ministry, and it is extremely improbable that ho will be able to do so. In that event he will inform the Government oi his failure and the constitutional course would be fcr His Excellency to ask him who lo would recommend to be sent for; but looking to the fact that the Governor has hitherto retrained from asking advice, it is unlikely that he will do so. In this case, who will bo sent for next is there fore uncertain ; but in tho ordinary process of exhausting tho House, the Governor can scarcely do otherwise than summon Sir George Grey.

(BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

An Otago Criticism of the Vogel-Stout Fiasco.

Dunedin, this day. IfcTho " Herald " says:—"The defeat will cause no surprise, as the policy could not bo faced by the colony. The Speech be tokens infatuation rather than ability. The House deserves credit for immediately dis posing of Sir Julius Vogel and his adminis tration. No man of ordinary intelligence ever made a greater mess of a splendid opportunity than Sir Julius Vogel ha& done. Had he adopted an independent and dignified attitude, instead of allying himself with Mr Stout, ho would now have been at tho head of a powerful Government. It will probably never be known what led to his strange alliance with one who was so diametrically opposed to him on all political subjects, but there can be no do.ubt it is to that alliance he owes the miserable plight in which he is now placed. If Sir Julius has a sincere desire to save us (to use the slang which the oc casion put into currency), and not merely to serve his own ends, why does he not seek to form an administration in which the colony could have confidence? Why is he so eager to attain office by a wretched intrigue ? These aro some of the questions which people asked, and as they received no satisfactory answers, they helped, of course, to bring about that re action of which the ludicrously disastrous overthrow of this one-week-old Ministry is the legitimate result. Sir Julius Vogel has, we say, brought the disaster entirely upon himself. The contrast between the boastful style in which lie talked about removing tho de pression and the humiliation of last night would be almost pathetic if it were not so infinitely ridiculous."

The " Star " says : —"lt did not require last night's division to assure the fall of the Stout- Vogel Ministry. The Governor's Speech was their death-warrant, bo evi dently did it demonstrate serious deflection from principle on the part of individual members of the Cabinet, and contempt for the intelligence of the public. Except we admit aberration of intellect, we are at a loss to understand how Sir Julius Vogel can have thrown away his chance of form ing such Ministry, or how, when Mr Stout and himself put tkeir heads together, they should have blundered so fatally in being too clever by half. Never has there been delivered an opening speech so ingenious in conception, so absolutely disastrous, in fact, to public opinion. Its magnificent promises were received with incredulous smiles, and the dictates of common cense drowned the voice,of the charmer. Sir Julius and Mr Stout are surely shrewd enough, even if they had not been en lightened by the very general opinion of the press, to understand how great a prejudice would be excited in the minds of men of all shades of politics against such a Ministry of 'shreds and patches.' Being assured of this, they made the fatal mistake of rating the constituency of the representatives at their own valuation, and sought to secure a tenure of^office by plainly hinting what an excellent investment votes in jJieir favour would prove. It appears self-evident that neither the Radical nor Conservative element Cabinet could have hoped to carry out their own particular views. Had not the House at once taken decisive measures, the eyes of the country would have been opened with a vengeance when too late. So far as Otago is concerned, tho division can not in any respect be taken as a test of political opinion." A Vogel-Atkinson Combination. The "Times" says :-"What is to fol low ? is the question in everybody's mouth. How long will it be before this game of parliamentary skittles is brought to a close, and when is the House going to divide itself into parties instead of factions? Wo are not without hope that a good Government may finally be evolved out of the chaos, although it may not be the first one formed. The key to the situation is in Mr Ormond's hands. As the result of the carrying of the amend ment, the task of forming a Government will probably bo entrusted to Sir George Grey, but no Ministry formed either by him or under his influence has the remotest chance of lasting. Mr Ormond could com mand sufficient supporters on both sides for a Ministry which contained neither Major Atkinson nor Sir Julius Vogel. Suoh a Ministry would necessarily hold office only at Major Atkinson's pleasure, and to a large extent would be the old Atkinson Ministry with some new names. The best thing that could happen would be for Mr Ormond to take them both into his Ministry along with Messrs Mitchelson, Wakefield, Bryce, and Larnach. Such a Ministry would give satisfaction and form a strong Govern ment, which the colony so sadly wants It may look impossible) at first sight, but we see no sufficient reason why it should not be formed. There are no real differences of principlo between the members. Though Sir Julius Vogel and Major Atkinson have not been on tho best of terms lately, we are confident both have sufficient patriotism to join hands if it is shown tho country can gain a satisfactory Government by their abandoning an antagonism merely acci dental. It would be disappointing, after getting admittedly the best House for years, if its time should be wastod in a series of faction squabbles."

THE MAIL STEAMER.

The mail steamer City of Sydney, from San Francisco and Honululu, with the English and American mails, may bo expected to put in an appearance hore cither to-night or to morrow morning. She left San Francisco on her advertised date, Saturday, the 2nd

ABBOTTS OPERA HOUSE.

"East Lynne." Tiiii last performance of " Struck Oil" by Mr Willmott's Dramatic Company was given at the Opera House last evening, with continued success. The programme for tO night comprises the well-known and highly emotional) drama, "Eart Lynne," which i 8 to bo produced on this occasion only,' OS " The Woman of the People" is billed for Saturday.

rHE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAI AUGUST 22, 1884



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