SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

tTi_rr waf__ JThla Evening, &22 HIGH WATER \ To morrow Morning, 8,10 SUNSET.-Thls Evening,6.lß V;-V..," SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, 4.42, MOON'S AGE.—First Quarter, '.oth, 0.55 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY.

'Clansman, s.s , IT arqubar, from Whangarel Gleu.lg, s.s., Amodeo. from Mercury Bay

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Tarawera, s.s., Sinclair, for Sydney TODAY. Waihora, 5.8., Edie, for tho South

VESSELS EXPECTED.

London.—lioch Fergus, barque. NSRD, Aug, 7; Loch Creo, barque, NSQV. September 1; Oamaru, Bhip. WSNG, August 9; Lady Jocelyn, ship. Sept 2d: Lutterworth, barque, Nov. 3; Glenlora, Vanduara, and Northumberland, to follow. | Greenock.—Gairloch, 8.5., Oct. 1. New York.—Eyvor. barque, via Wellington, August 23; Rebecca Crowell, barque, via Port Ohalmera, Sept. 23; Peerless, brigautiiie, via Freemantle, Oct. 3. JAVA.-Alf, Luno, Louise. Ferdinand, and Christine, loading. Newcastle.—Notcro and Lairn, barques, nnd AnnabeU, brig, early. ..,•'-,'. Southern Ports.—Nightingale, from Dun edin ; Seagull and Oceola, from Timaru; Mary Cuinpbell and Energy, from Greymouth.

EXPORTS.

Per Tarawera. for Sydney—9oo sacks potatoes, 533 sacks oats, 160 cases wine and spirits. 70 cases tapioca, 327 cases moats, 20 casks, 28 tierces. 40 barrels and 35 kegs beef, 150 bundles mantel pieces, 26 bales fungus, 163 sacks oysters.

Inwards Coastwise. — Margaret, from Taupo, with £ I tons flro wood; Pukapuka, from Tairua, with 21,635 feet timber; Progress, from Whangapoua, with 200,000 feat timberj Nellie, from Wbangapoua, witli 39,000 feet timber. Outwards Coastwise.—Maim, for Tairua; Pukapuka, for Tairua; Progress, for Whanga pdua! Kriemhilda, for Mongomii; Nollio. for Whangapoua. Captain J. Bushell has been appointed master of the three-masted schooner lianda Isle, now at Mercury Bay loading timber for Australia. Messrs Stone Brothers' new steamer, Herald loft Greymouth for Auckland at 11.10 a.m. to day. The B.S. Clansman returned from. Whangnroi this morning with the following passengers :— Messrs Sloane, Larkln, Gibbs (2), Forbes, J. McLcod, J. Reed, Greaves, Misses Gibbs (3), Miss A. Aubrey, and six steerage.

Tim barque Arcadia (for Haabai) and tho barque Freetrader (for Newcastle) entered out wards at the Customs to-day. Tho as. Tarawera left for Sydney last evening with the following passengers :—Messrs Henley. C. J. Barclay, Oameron, Williams, Hayward, Ksim. Allright. Captain Coo, Miss Doleman. Bey. Mr and Mrs Oldmeadow, Masters (3) and Miss Oldn-cadow, and 33 in tho steerage. The 8.8. Glonolg arrived from Mercury Bay this morning. Passengers :—Mrs Gamble. Mrs Quintan, Mrs.Wcston, Miss Clarkson, Messrs Grant, Herbert Re?an. Bell, Bloxsomn, C'ordcs, Pearaon, Woolcock, Levy, Jones, Constable Joyce and prisoner. Tho 0.8. Waihora loft for Melbourne via Southern ports at noon to-day with tho follow ing p>asoager3 :—lfoisrs Chater, Shute, Hoii Ropina and son. T. S. Young, Banks, Thacka berry, W. Mason, Mouldcn, W. H. Hales, J. Mountaine, E. Do Harven. Taylor. Bradley, X, Hinton, R. 11. Laing, Oibaon, Cullman, and Cavoasa; Mr and M» Wlthcrow. Mr and Mrs Le-s, Mr and Mrs Owen, Dr. and Mrs Stalker. Mr and Mrs Murray, Mr and Mrs Bo<lop, Mr and Mrs Hcicopath. Misses Campbell (.1), Regnault, Wilson, West." Brooks, Hariia; Mesdamea Haslett, White, Graham, Faust, aod 20 in tho 6t-eonu:o. -- . » . •

The U.S. corvette Iroquois. LS7S tons register, under command of Captain Yates Sterling, which has been on an extended cruise through the Marquesas and Low Arcbip. lago. Society Islands, etc., and is now at Sydney, may bo ex pected to call here about the end of the yoar. Her offlcors are: —Lieut. Commander C. H. Stockton; Lieuts.F. W. Crocker.H. E. Nilcs. W. F. Halsey; Ensigns J. C. Gillmore, A. W. Grunt, S. Cook. Chief Engineer, G. M. L. McOarty; P. A. Engineer. H. Webster; Assist ant, F. H. Bailey; Paymaster, J. E. Cann; Suriroon, George Arthur; Ist Lieut, Marines, H. C. Fisher; Pay-Clerk, J. J. Pattisan.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN 'CORRESPONDENT.)

Te Kopuru. this day.—Cleared the bar yes terday lor Southern ports: Annie Wilaon, Sarah and Mary, and Maud Graham. For Mel bourne : Clarlbcl and Clansman. S.B. Stella, for Manukau, to-morrow morning.

Heads, this day.—Solled.ycßterday: Schooners Aratapu, Clansman, Sarah and Mary, and Maud Graham. Anchored: Clifton, Wenons, and Stella.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russeix. this day.—Arrived: Tarawe a, from Auckland, 1.50 a.m.

WAttaba, this day.—Arrived: Lalla Rookh and Hannah Mokau. from Onehunga, 8.30 a.m. Soiled: Hannah Mokau, for Onehunpa, 11.35 a.m. . • :■'-■ •-.'■

Manukau Heads, this.day.—Arrived, at 5 a.m., s.s. Douglas and a schooner.

' vW_:_,LiKQTON, this day.—Arrived, at 7.30 a.m., s.s. Ruapehu, from Lyttelton.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, this day.

Messrs E. and A. Isaacs held a sale yes terday of 12 eases jewel packets and bon bons ; also 2 cases of cigarettes. The at tendance was good and bidding spirited. Every line submitted was quitted. Messrs Vaileand Douglas held a sale of valu able properties at their mart to-day. Tho at tendance was large; and the bidding for the lots In-tho Bellwood Estate spirited, but the bids did not roach the reserve prices, and were con sequently withdrawn. Several of them are nnder private treatment. One ot the allotments at To ICopuru was sold at 2s 6d per acre; and allotment 50, Mount Roski'J Road, brought £3 Mr G. W. Binney sold the whole of the bonded goods In the estate of Mr W. F. Hull. There was a, large attendance of the trade, the bidding spirited, and satisfactory prices realised. The whole of the auirita, wlnea, etc., wero sold. Mr Ilarideraons solo of household furniture and effects was well attended-and the results satisfactory.

Chief Post-Office, Auckland.

Mails wiix Close as under :— This Day. For Tauranga, Ohtoemntu, ana Opotik!, per Clansman, at 5 p.m. For Whitiangi, Upper Mill, and Talrua, per Glenelg, at S p.m. Friday. 21st inst For Waitara, otc., per Hauraki at 7.40 a.m. For Cowcs and Coromandel, per Coromondel, at 1.30 p.m. For Thamoß, pet itotomahnna, at 3 p.m. For llaabni, per Arcadia, at 3 p.m. For Napier and Gisborne, per Thomas Russell, at 1 p.m. For Whangarol Heads. Parna. Waipu, Whan garei, Knmo, Tangihua, and Mangapal, per Macgregor or Waltaki, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.39 p.m.' Saturday. 22nd Inat. For Waiwera, Mahurar.xl, Matakana, Manga wui, etc., per Hose Casey, at 10 a.m. TtJKSDAY, 25th inßt. For Chatham Islands, per Omaha, at 11 n.m. • Toksday, December 9. Per s.B; City of Sydney, aa follow :— For Navigators Islands. Sandwich Islands. United States ot America, Canada, British Columbia, Central, and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. Money orders, registered letters and news papers, at 11.30 o.ni. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mall Agent on board, the steamer np to the time of sailing. This mail will be due In London on Satur day, 17 Hi January, ISBS.

N.B.—From and af tor tho 15th November inst, the following rates of Postage must ba prepaid on Correppondenco for the United Kingdom, addressed to be sent via Brinrt isi :— On all Letters one Bhilling per half ounce or fraction of half an ounce. On all Book Packets and Parcels, three pence for overy two ounces or fraction of two ounces. On all Nowspapcrs, twopence each. Correspondence addressed .via Suez and , Brindisi, and not fully prepaid, will be for warded via San Franciso. 8. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Font-office. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainment, Etc.

November 20,-1-81. Abbott's Opera House—"Miriam, tho Woman of Mystery," 8 p.m. Foresters' Hall—Newton Cricket Club Enter tainment, 8 p.m. -'■"" -;' St. Sepulohre's School-Room—Lecture by Mr Blackman, "A Gentleman of the Stuart Period," Free, 8 p.m. V.M.C.A.—Devotional and Address, 7.30 p.m.

Marriage.

BAILEY-PARTRIDGE.-On Thursday, 13th November, 1881, at the Registry office, Auck land, H. Bailey (Dowding), tobacconist, Qaeen street, and formerly of Wiltß, England, to Mrs M. A. Partridge, Of Mount Eden, late of London.

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1884.

For the cause that lacks asalstanee. For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

The Belgian delegate now in this city for tho purpose of obtaining information and assistance in his schemes for fostering com merce "between New Zealand and Belgium, and for introducing Belgian settlers into this colony, deserves to bo treated with consideration, albeit bis "mission" looks suspiciously like that of one sent forth to spy the land pri6r to its invasion by enemies. M. de Harveu i_ no spy in the objectionable sense, however. He is an edu cated Belgian gentleman, with an enthusi astic admiration of Now Zealand., and with an earnest desire to benefit his compatriots by guiding them to this "land flowing with milk and honey." Therefore, we find no fault with the Chamber of Commerce for their action of Tuesday, but rather commend them for their polite attentions to a stranger from a far country. At-.the same time, it is only fair to disabuse M. do Harven's mind of erroneous ideas that .have no doubt found an ontrahce. To Belgian commerce no objection-can be taken, and if that country will send us hardware, laco, and drapery, in exchange for our wool, fum, and wheaSj mutual benefit will un oubtedly accrue. But it would be a grievous error to suppose that this colony has any necessity or desire to introduce . large numbers- of - Belgian workmen to compete with our artisan labour. The .most .densely populated of European countries, requiring tonive off 200,000 people every y^m, must qf course have" full liberty to occupy $. waste places of the earth; .but unless they, are' good agriculturists and expert at special branches suited to the climate of the northern part of the colony, they aye nojb- wanted jhere. And we fear lea braves Beiges are net just the class of men we want. Belgium is .es sentially a commercial and manufacturing country, and the surplus population is sure,,to _consist, in a groat measure, of wtMWrjron-workers, and other artisans, yshte^untrymen nre not exparienetti in vlne-oulture, and as wo find that wine is produced on .&MS&_s?p«£< MensebntWsmall quaiitu|S^ quality, we fwl dSposed^to^rX statement. Hofr, beetroot, aha fobaSS are mown in Belgium, and settlers who

aro proparod to develop theso branches of agriculture will find a favourablo field in this colony; but we do not believe that Belgium can supply US with skilled labour of utiy kind which We need that we could_ not better obtain from England, and there is no oxcuso lor doluding ourselves in tho matter, or of deluding tho Belgian onoricrj either. Wo mention these things so that there may bo no misunderstanding in the matter, and that our- Government may not be induced to help Belgian immigration ' when they have stopped the influx of nominated immi g-ants from. Britain.

The Political Compromise in England.

Thosf, who have been hoping and almost expecting that the obstinacy of tho Houso of Lords in opposing tho will of the British people would lead to a political crisis in volving the downfall or radical reform of the Upper Chamber, will bo disappointed at the nows which we published yesterday, proclaiming that tho Lords have with drawn their opposition becauso of a plodge oil'ered by Mr Gladstone, and that tho fric tion between tho two Houses has entirely disappeared. They will feel the disap pointment all the more keenly because it is mode to appear that the Peers had carried their point, and that tho Government had surrendered un conditionally to them. There is no real ground, however, for this view, nor is there any reason for feelings other than those of congratulation. Mr Gladstone had all along confessed the necessity for a redistri bution of seats, and was prepared to bring in a measure to securo that end in the next session of Parliament; and tho Lords only made the delay in bringing down the redis tribution proposals the pretext for their factious opposition to tho Franchiso Bill. In agreeing to push through tho Redistri bution Bill at once, Mr Gladstone sur renders no principle, but rather secures the f nil efficacy of. tho extension of the franchise. He resisted tho demand formorly for tlyo sufficient reason that a redistribution,. scheme of necessity required a good deal of consideration ; we may be suro that he only concedes the point now becauso ho has found time to formulate a scheme which shall securo the rights of the people in tho fultyst possible manner. Tho Peers, having no "further pretext for opposing the Franchise Bill, give a sullen and reluctant consent to its' becoming law, rather than imperil their own safety by fighting the question on its meiits. All true Demo crats will rejoice at the victory which tho cause of popular representation has gained over " privileged obstruction ;" they will recognise that the enfranchisement of other two millions of the working classes must have a powerful influence on tho course of legislation in England ; and they will hail with delight the inauguration of a great reform which bears tho germ of oven greater things than tho sweeping away of the House ef Lords. Even with Conservative manipu lation in tho redistribution of scats, there could bo little danger of tho mighty power placed in the hands of the people being neutralised ; but as tho passing of the Re distribution Bill is in the hands of the mot Liberal Government that ever hold sway in Britain, tho result may bo awaited with all confidence.

The Egyptian Expedition.—Lord Wolseley's Advance.

Lord Wolseley's adoption of the rcute across tho desert of Bayuda to Khartoum direct, instead of taking the desert road from Ainbukol to Shendy, is unexpected. Up to tho latest mail date from England, it was believed that tho latter route would bo adopted. Tho passage of the Nile, besides being circuitous, following a wide sweep of the river, is impassable at this late period in tho season. Sir Samuel Bakor, whose expedition of IS7O, consisting of six steamers (one of 251 tons now being; used by General Gordon) and 20 large sailing vessels, passed up the Nile safely from Cairo to Khartoum, says:—" A personal knowledge of the Nile bed from Abu Hamad to Berber (150 miles) assures one so acquainted that no small boat can possibly ascend the lowest Nile, ns the channel is 'choked with protruding rocks. These are invisible and unknown at the great depths of high Nile, aro terrible enemies in an un favourable season, because the high cliffs make towing impossible. Portage would be frightful work; the. distances are enormous, and the dry atmosphere would ■ split the boats. ' These, then, are some of the natural difficulties of tho river." The Nile route being set aside as impracticable, of tho three available routes across tho desert, that direct into Khar • toum promises tho speediest relief to the bo leaguered garrison, and probably the diffi culties are no more numerous than in cross ing tho desert road leading to Shendy. The distance is something over 220 miles, and thcro aro numorous wollsat seven points on the road, tho widest span being within thecompn_of a long day's mirch. The Secretary of War, in announcing the adopted plan, did not mention whether General Wolseley had fixed a date for his final march, but his preparation at Dongola must now be well advanced. The transport work safely accomplished in reaching that point is thus .described by tho special correspondent of tho "Morn ing Post" at Keneli, writing on September .14:—"There is now amassed at Assouan and Wady Haifa a store of nearly 300,000 rations, or in other words, rations to feed 3,000 men for 100 days. Tho force at and above Assouan is composed of four battalions of infantry — namely, the Sussex Begt. (35th), Lieut.-Col. Vandeleur, the Stafford shire Regt. (38th), Lieut.-Col. Eyre; the Essex Regt. (50th), Lieut.-Col. White ; the Duke of Cornwall's L.I. (46th), Col. Richard son, C.8.; the Mounted Infantry, num boring 400, and some Royal Engineers and Blue-jackets. These infantry battalions average a strength of 700 men each, and with the. Mounted Infantry and a small detachment of Engineers and Blue-jackets, make up a total of - about 3,300 men. This force, therefore, is rationed approximately for three months. But this force is to receive an addition of three battalions (either the two battalions —the 18th Royal Irish, and the 70th East-Surrey—coming from Indie—with the Ist Royal Scots, from the West Indi.es—or • a brigade, probably the Highland Brigade from Cairo), an addition which will raise the number of men preparing to advance on Khartoum to about 5,000 combatants. Then there -is the force of 400 cavalry coming from England, which, with the 19fch Hus sars, who will proceed to the front from land, will amount to about 800. There will thu. bo troops to be fed numbering about 6,000 above Assouan after tho advance begins in its entirety. The 800 boats, which nre to start from Wady Haifa with rations in each for J.O men for threo months, give a supply of 800,000 rations, roughly speaking, ana this added to the amount of 300,000 already accumulated at Assouan and Wady Haifa, will bring the provision for the whole expedition up to a total of 1,100,000; or, in other words, rations for 6,000 men for six months. Of tho cavalry force of 800 and the mounted infantry Of 400, not more than 400 probably will be mounted upon horses, and these horses will be. urnishedby the Egyptian cavalry, who, whatever service they discharge, will have .to accept the duty of acting dismounted. The remainder, 400 cavalry and 400 mounted .infantry, will be mounted upoji camels, which' will be obtained at Dongola. A contilerablo quantity of forage for horses and camels will Wfourid at Dongola, hut a certain proportion" of it may be forwarded from Wady Haifa, and this forwarding can Tbe.dOne by camels. It may be computed, ■ therefore, that Without drawing upon local supplies for anything but forage in incon siderable quantities, we snail have accumulated by the time that the entire force sets out from Wady Haifa provisions between Assouan and Dongola for 6,000 mon for six months. The amount and quality of. labour in .these preparations may be estimated through a con sideration of the following statement of distances and transport resources; — From Cairo to Assiout, 254 miles by train ; Ifrom Assiout to Assouan, 334 miles by river,'by means of steamers and steamers towing barges; from Assouan to Philro, nine miles of train round a cataract; from Philseto Wady Haifa, 240 miles ; by river, by small steamers towing boats; from Wady Haifa v sp Dqngola,262 miles by boats, spiling or rowing,' by river, and by .amels by land—a total distance of 1,000 miles, orar the last' stage of which — from Wady; Haifa to Ilongolp—fjhe'stretches of water are so broken l;y,cataracts and rapids as to be.nearly lmpassaWe, ,£sse|it for very small bo^t-'ail; very high Nile s and'^hfoytunately i^B-ljfile M ""thi- year p> pot a very nigh Nile, and the boats, can sur mount this difficult section of the river tmly. with tfeo #«J pf towtipff fjcoflj the banks, Col. Sir Herbert gtew 'art has proceeded to take command '»t. fJJongola, .". where to will- b&vg the disposal of tho Sussex Regt,, 200 of thel Mounted Infantry'; and the Egyptian troops ?" der tho^Mudir, the remaining 200 of the I Mounted Infantry being ii6t sufficiently far

1 advanced to arrive at Dongola for somo wcoks. Ambukol, tho point from Which an advance of 160 miles across the desert to Sliendy will be made, if such aii advance is decided upon, is about 100 miles beyond Dongola."

In consequence of removal of machinery, etc., to tho new offices in Shortland-street, tho Star must go a little earlier to press during the next few days. Advertisers will therefore kindly have auction an nouncements and alterations on first-page advertisements handed-in by 9 a.m., and advertisements for inside pages not later than 2 p.m. We cannot guarantee inser tion of advertisements received after these hours.

Our critique of tho -Choral Society's concert on Tuesday night, which was crowded out of our last issue, appears upon the fourth page of this impression.

A movement is on foot with the object of making a presentation to the Hon. J. A. Tolo on his return from Wellington. A meeting of the Eden electors is convened for to-morrow evening to consider the matter.

Mr It. T. Chatflold, commission agent, writes that ho waa tho other 'commission agent referred to in tho examination of Mr Evans, bankrupt, and that his authority to offer tho hotel at £,1250 came from Mr P. Glccson, the owner.

Another "public healing" will bo given to-morrow (Friday) evening, at' St. James's Hall, by Mr Milner Stephen, The recan bo no reasonable doubt that many afflicted people have obtained great relief from Mr Stephen's free .manipulations, and several of these are expected to bo present to morrow evoning to testify to the rolief cx perionced. One case of cancer (thut of Mrs llervid) appears to have been most success fully treated. This woman had been bo ill that her stomach would not retain food, and aho was unable to do her housework, but since she was treated by tho Australian Healer she has been able to digost her food and to do work for which sho was formorly unfitted. No doubt many interested In tho subject of magnetic healing will attend tho meeting. Tho Newton branch of tho Auckland Savings Bank with its auxiliary l'onny Bank will bo opened on >londay next. The building is a suitable one, centrally situated on the Surroy Hills rstato, near the junction of Karangahapo and l'onsonby Roads. Tho new bank should bo tho means of pro moting prudontial habits among tho pooplo residing in that suburb. The steamship Triumph will be ready to pioceed to sea about a wook hence, and unlossa purchaser appears in tho moantime, it is pretty certain that a trade will bo found for her by lior owner, Mr G. Eraser. Nothing dofinito has yet boon resolved upon except that sho is not to bo idle much longer, and she will probably sco stoady work very shortly either in intercolonial or foroigu cargo trade. Sinco tho Triumph was floated off tho rocks at Tiritiri, soveral thousands of pounds have been spent on her, and it is to bo hopod tho oi.torprko shown by Mr EWer theroin is about tc be suitably rewarded. To tho Editor: Sir,—Now that tho sum mer is near, it would bo greatly appreciated if some arrangomont could bo made by our City Fathers for a band to play in our parks on a Saturday afternoon, as wo had last summer, thanks to our worthy Mayor, who vory considerately provided it himself. If Councillors cannot sco their way to provide funds, tho general public would, I am suro, gladly pay for the pleasure.—Yours, &c, Citizen*.

Tho following tenders havo boon received by Mr F. W. Grey, architect, for tho erec tion of a cottage at Remuera :—Laver (ac cepted), L 223 , Burns and Konneally, L 2.9; Holmes, L 269; Kenny, L 273; Edge-ley, L2S9 : J. W. Jones, L 294 ; O'Connoll, L 331; Langley and Williams, L 300; Morris, L 368.

It is proposed to inaugurate tho bowling season on Saturday next, tho 22nd instant, when it is anticipated that a largo muster of Auckland bowlers nnd their friends will gather on the green to tako part in the pro ceedings. Tho Club has effected eonsider ableimprovement. duringthewintormonths. Tho area of the bowling grcon has been doubled, and a now tennis court formed. Tho caretaker is now busily engaged in preparing the ground lor tho opening day, and will have the turf in capital condition for play. Bowlers and lawn tennis players will have an opportunity of indulging in their favourite pastimo under exceptionally favourable conditions.

A now railway time-table comes into force on Monday, November 24th. The follow ing are the principal alterations:—The through Waikato train will leave Auckland at 11.30 a.m. ; arrives at Hamilton Junction at 4.40 p.m. ; Cambridge, 5.40 p.m. ; Morrinsvillo, 5.50 p.m.; and To Awamutu, 5.40 p.m. It docs not stop at Groonlano, Ellorslie, Papatoitoi, Manurowa, Papuluira, Hunua, RunciiiMin, Pucrata, Buckland, Tuakau, Whangaratu, and Pokono. l'as songors from these stations proceed by tlio 10.10 a.m. train from Auckland, and Change into the through train at Morqor. The Kaipara evening train will leave Auckland at 4.45 p.m. instead of 4.30 p.m. Tho Kai para train from Helensvillo will leave at 4 p.m. instead of 4.30 p.m. The 6 p.m. from Auckland will leavo at C.20 p.m. for Ota huhu. The. 10.10 a.m. tram from Ono hungn will leave at 10 a.m. for Auckland. Tho South Metropolitan Gas Company, which supplies that part of the city of London situated on the south side of the river Thames, have accomplished a feat worthy of record. Though their price for gas during tho half • yoar ended June 30th last was only two shillings and eightpence (G4 cents) "per thousand cubic feet, their earnings for tho yoar. ore suffi cient to pay a dividend at tho rate of 12J per cent, per annum on their capital. Tho delegates who are arranging fur the Unitod Temperance Demonstration agreed last night on a programme of sports. It was agreed that Mr T. Peacock, M.H.R., should be invited to act as Chairman of the meeting to bo held in the Domain on tho 26th December, at oleven in the forenoon. The recommendations of the Catering Com mittee were brought up by Mr Hampton, and a decision on the subject was adjourned till, next meeting, the Secretary in the meantime to interview the Mayor or Town Clerk in regard to booths.

In response to a strongly-expressed wish by various residents at North Shoro and Lake Takapuna, Davis Brothers, who re cently took oyer the coaching business, have resolved upon running additional coaches between these places. A coach will jn future leave Devonport at 8,20 in the morning, which will return from the Lake in time to catch the 10 o'clock ferry steamer fpr Auckland. An additional coach each way is also put en in the afternoon, as per time-.table in .'-.npther colunin ; and n,o doubt tl?e enterprise of the new proprietors will be rewarded by a steady growth in the traffic.

"Miriam" was successfully produced at the Opera House last evening. Miss Louise Crawford appeared in the leading. rfllo of Rudig'a, tho Jewess, and was satisfactorily supported by the other members of tho Company. The Count Claudio was im personated by Mr Percy Shannon, and Francisco Donati by Miss Melrose.. "Miriam" will be repeated this evening, and to-morrow night the over-popular .comedy of "Our IJoys"will fyo presented.

Tho Pope h'(tß presented his portrait with an autograph'letter to Father Curci, as a mark of his favour, tho recantation by the great Jesuit of his peculiar views having been accepted as altogether satisfactory. The Archbishop of has invited Father Curci to preach a thanksgiving sermon on the escape of that city from cholera.

■ • The Museum, after being closed for some time past to permit of refittings and altera tions to a cost of between £400 and £500, will be formally re-opened to-morrow even ing with a conversazione. Amongst other : changes, the old showcases have been replaced with new, larger, and far more handsome cases of polished kauri. They extend, without any subdivisional parti tions, from end to end of the building on the northern and southern sides of both hall and gallery, and are painted bohind instead of being merely papered. New Zealand birds and fishes are exhibited in the northern showcase of the hall, and two other show cases are filled with specimens of foreign animals. Ethnological and "mis cellaneous curios and exhibits in the de partments of mineralogy and conchology are all ranged around the gallery, as well as the Maori relics, which fill a glass _ case at the eastern 'end. In pre paration' for to-morrow night's conver sazione ,'i large table has been placed in the centre of the hall for the accommodation \ of loan exhibits. Messrs Burton 8r05.,. photographers, of Dunedin, have- consentedj to lend lantern transparencies of views of[ the Southern Alps and the lake scenery of i Otago. Thoso will bo exhibited by Mr ■Josiaih Martin and the Rev. J. S. Hill. Scientific apparatus will also be exhibited,, q'pd a number A interesting, experiments Will 'to made, Professor Brown, Dr* Murray Moore, Mr T. I?. Cheoseman, Mr J, A, Pond, and Dr. Purchas havo promised their assistance,- '".,•"'

' A trustee of tho Franklin Road Church complains of tho intolerably ofi'ensivo nui sance created by tho contractors' employes ttpon tho allotment adjacent to tho Church through want of proper conveniences. !!©_ thinks tho authorities should compel con-' tractors of largo works to supply sanitary conveniences for their men.

The animal tournament and sports in connection with tho Waiukn Garrison Troop of Cavalry wero proceeding to-day. The weather was eminently favourable, and the occasion was recognised as a gala day by the settlers in the district.

A groat public convenience lias boon introduced by the German Postmaster- General • in that of allowing telegrams to bo thrown into thelettorboxes, moro especially into tiioso attached to the mail cars on rail way trains. All that is needed ia to write the message on paper, mark it " telegram," and attach the tariff rate in postage stamps; nay, when these stamps are not, at once to be had, these messages may even bo sent unpaid or insufficiently paid, in which case the transmission fee is to be collected from tho party receiving it, or if the same can not bo found, from the sender. This facility, however, only holds good thus far for tho German empire, oxclusivo of Buvaria, Wur tcmburg, and foreign countries. A gentleman in Auckland wh'o has lately written to the Hon. the Premier making suggestions as to the contemplated intro duction of crofters from the Highlands of Scotland has just received tho following reply from Mr Stout: —" Premier's Office Wellington, 14th November, 1884. Sir,—l have your letter of tho Bth instant, and thank you for your suggestions relative to croftera from tho Highlands, which are well worthy of consideration. I will bring the matter under tho notico of tho Hon. tho Minister of Lands, who has charge of tho Immigration Dcpartmont.—Yours, &c, Robert Stoot." The Newton Cricket Club's entertain ment will be given this evening in tho Forester's Hall. A very attractive pro gramme has boon prepared by tho Com mittQO, including overtures and Ejections by tho Wuitcmata Minstrel Band, duots, comic (sketches, and pleasant songH; also an original sketch —" Tawliiao's Adventures in London," recitations by Miss Froudo, the temporanco elocutionist and prize-winner. Misa Hargrave, tho sweet vocalist, will sing n ballad; Miss Stovona willporform a violin solo ; and Mr Handly will sound tho Welsh harp and produce tho "Maid of Llangollan." 'Other ladies and gentlemen will render valuable assistance. The Stout-Vogol Ministry have boen sub jected'to pungent criticism by the "Otago Daily Times." That journal declares of Mr Stout:—" Ho became Premier of Now Zea land more by good luck than good manage ment, or, if that viowleavoß outof sight tho intrigues by which he gratified his ambition, wo will put it by good luck and good man agement rather than by dosert. Of the part which Mr Stout played during the crisis, wo can only say that it completely destroyed our respect for him. Only those who wero on tho spot, and beforo whom his character unravelled itself at each fresh turn, can feel tho disappointment—to übo no stronger word—that wo folt at his want of loyalty, his selfishness, and his crooked noss." Of Sir Julius Vogel tho "Times" goes on to say :—" Ho has moro than once betrayed foolish irritation at petty annoy ances, and assumed a domineering tono which tho Houso was quick to resent. Once or twice, too, thero has boen a want of good taste about his spoeches, and a lack of that generosity for which those who know him best usually praise him most." Tho other Ministers are thus briefly disposed of: —" Mr Richardson is already showing him self the right man in tho right man in tho right place, and has gained infinito kudos by tlio Public Works Statement. lie cannot speak—wo do not mean that he is dumb, but that ho mumbles. Mr Ballanco has made ono or two good sot speeches, and seems a likely sort of administrator. ' Poor Tolo * is so far a comploto failuro. Mr Buckley is doing well in tho Upper Houso."

To tho Editor: Sir,—"Pcdostrian " must surely bo a now arrival in tho place, or clso troubled with a vory bad memory, if ho or his oldest in habitant cannot recollect nine years ago. Again, tho crowds of artisans suddenly arrested by the closed gates is pure imagina tion on his part. If "Pedestrian lived in tho neighbourhood, he would also know that the gatos aro open at all services (and thoy aro as often, perhaps rnoro so than most churches in tho place), and if he will tako tho trouble to go inside he will find tho Beats all free. So much for barring the way. Tho statement about larrikins gathering in knots and vaulting ovor is another stretch of his imagination. I may inform " Ped " that it is contemplated to run a transept across on the other side, and to extend the church Bouthwards. This will bo shortly dono. It will bo necessary then not only to vault tho gato, but also tho church. I question if his feelings will run quito so high as that, nor will tho Bishop and clergy require to ask " Ped " if thoy have tho power to do so. In conclusion, I may toll "Pod" that, not only was it necessary to closo in order to prepare for enlarging the church, but that tho plnco might bo kept decent, and in n monitor fitting God's house.—Yours, _c, One of tiik Vestry.

Summing up tho lato session of Parlia ment, and tho attitude of its leading mem bers, tho " Otago Daily Times " has tho fol lowing about tho membor for Auckland East: —"Sir GeorgeGroy has gone down in the world this soseion, though whother his eclipse will bo permanent is quite another question. Ho has regained tho eloquence which seemed to havo deserted him on tho platform recently. He has boen indefatigable in bringing in all kinds of measures for the bonefit of the ' unborn millions,' but they havo all been unceremoniously rejected, and his oratory has been wasted on tho Parliamentary air. 1 Poor Tole' has made a good bargain for himself, and tho rest of his following aro. trying to see what they can get in other directions. His personality remains as great as ever. The respect which his age, ability, and public services command is as great as over, but his influence in tho House has gone, for this Parliament at any rate. Unable to form an Administra tion himself, he tried to pose in tho rOleof Warwick ; but though at first he succeeded in overthrowing a couple of Governments, he is now neither trusted nor feared by any party. One consolation remains to him. If everyone else has been faithless to Democratic principles, he has remained a veritable Abdiel. Stout may be a traitor, and Macandrew a deserter ; but Grey has stood fast to his colours, and never yielded a jot to either Major Atkinson or Sir Julius Vogel. Muoh. as we differ from Sir George Grey, wo cannot but.admire his consistency. Whether he is really the people's friend at heart is only known to himself, but at least ho retains the part in adversity ns well as'in prosperity. Ho remains a Radical of the Radicals, and.the greatest of tho Radicals." The usual monthly meeting of the Univer sity College Council was held late yesterday afternoon, there being present—Sir G. M. O'llorko (Chairman), Bishop Cowie, Rev. D. Bruce, Colonel Haultain, Messrs H. G. Seth Smith and JLuko. The Chairman expressed logret at Mr Smith's resignation of tho law lectureship. Mr Smith said that he was afraid tho step had been forced upon him. The Rev, D.Bruce, Bishop Cewie, and the Chairman were appointed a com mittee to draw up a report to be prnsontod to tho Senate at its forthcoming meeting in Auckland. Upon tho recommendation of the Professorial Board, it was resolved that John Joseph Poland and Robert Middleton Ryburn should bo elected senior scholars. The Chairman reported that the efforts made by somo of the Auckland members to get funds provided for suitable buildings for the College had failed this year, as they had failed last year. Both Mr Tolo and Mr Peacock had asked the Ministtyif thoy would make provision for this purpose, but thoy had boen told that there were no funds available. He himself was' not satisfied. At the ' safcno time that it was said there were ho funds for .erecting University buildings here, thero was a proposition to remit half tho property tax. Tho two statements did not appear to his mind to cohere. Still ho was not ono of thoso to dospond. The Chairman then stated that he had assured the Vice-Chancellor of the New Zealand University that tho College Council could'find' accommodation in' Auckland for. tho approaching Senate at its session. At j tho next meeting of the Council, therefore, Tie- would ask it to" sanction the use of the largo room at Admiralty' House for the meeting of tho Senate, unless they could get Government House. The Chairman mentioned that there was now a vacancy bn the Senate through the resignation of Judge Heale, who had in formed them that he had retired in order to makeroomforoneoftheAucklandProfessors. f The Professorial Board made some recom mendations about scholarships,"in'respect to ■vvhich tjie Chairman Wis deputed to. confer with them. £150 was grahted'to-Professor' Brown arid £Iso to Professor Thomas for i apparatus •in their departments—list of articles to be furnished to the Council. It-, was agreed to request authority of' ijostmaater-General for ; the Registrar to frank letters and telegrams on College business.. - AAA' '.'.'.', ;': l! >: ":

Acceptances and general entries for the Takapuna Jockey Club Spring Meeting are duo to-morrow (Friday) night.

. To tho Editor: Sir,—Through tho columns of your valuable paper I wish to draw the attention of the Onehunga Raco Committee to an intolerable nuisance which obtains at every one of their meetings. I allude to the array of-vehicles, of all kinds, which assemble right opposite the grand stand, totally blocking tho view of tho races. It was v great nuisance at Ellerslie at one time, until they were shifted. Hoping the Committee will make them move to another quarter.—l am, &c, Uuly Buck.

Visitors to Algeria must have sometimes seen Arabs leading through the streets a blind lion. The wild nnimal, captured in its infancy, is tamed by being deprived of its sight, and in this condition is taken about from town to town as a spectacle. Eut it is not only aa a sight to procure a feeling of pleasurable dread that the eye lesH beast is used ; its presence is applied to another purpose, which may surprise Europeans. When an Arab woman is married, yet has no children, she feels that her sterility is a shame to her, and to rid her of it a lion is brought to the house. After tho visit of tho carnivorous beast the Arabs say the desired effect is produced; as the old Hebrew book would express it, the woman's reproach is taken away and alio becomes tho mother of children.

At Montreal, on October 23, the Royal Theatre Musoum was packed at the mati nee, tho audience numbering over 2,000 persons, chiefly women and children. Two boys in the crowded gallery ongaged in a fight, when the cry of " Firo thorn out I" was raised. This was undorstood be low to bo a cry of " Fire !" and a panic seized the crowd. A wild rush was made for tho four exits on tho first floor. All tho passages wero instantly choked with a struggling, unreasoning mass of humanity. Tlicro being no available outlet, tho women becatno frantic. Many fainted, fell, and wore trampled upon by tho rushing crowd. Tho nctors and attaches of the theatre vainly endeavoured to quiet tho causeless fron/.y by shouting that thoro was no fire. The panic, however, lasted until all who wore physically able had left tho theatre. Then it "was discovered that two or threo dozen women and children had been crushed to tho floor in the aisles, and were mot» or less severely bruised. None of them were able to walk to their homos, nnd cabs wore procured. It is regarded as a miracle that soino were not killed outright.

Strangling is becoming as common in Paris as tho use of tho knife in most parts of Italy. Tho victims selected are gener ally cabmen, omnibus-drivers, and conduc tors. These men, who are forced to keep late hours and live in quarters not ovor respectable, become an easy prey to the rullians. The process is simply to sneak up behind the victim, slip a rope around.his throat, strangle him,, and then rifle tho dead man's pockets. A daring attempt was re cently made on the liorso-car lino running between La Chapolleand tho Square Monge. Tho car was approaching the former ter minus a little after 11 o'clook, carrying but four tnonns passengers. Tho conductor, on nearitig La Chapello, got inside tho car to check liis way-bill, but ho had no sooner sat down than ho wns set upon by the thioves, grasped by tho throat and hold until a ropo was slipped around his nock. Tho odds wero against him. The driver did not hear his cries for help, and had tho victim not bcon a powerful man he would probably havo lost his life. Ho succeeded, howover, in preventing his assailants from drawing tho noose tight, and on approach ing tho terminus they decamped, taking with them the leather pouch containing a portion of tho day's recolpts.

The London " Evening Standard" of Octobor 7th containod tho following:— " Irish methods aro spreading and finding imitation on tho other side of the globe, and it is difficult to boliovo tho following story, related in tho Auckland Evbninu Star, for it roadß likea bit of local Irish history :— Mr Macrae, a farmer living in the Mangare district, drew tho attention of tho police to tho dangerous state of a gravel pit in tho Mangare mountain, in which a man and a horse had been killed, and another man seriously injured. Tho police took measures to soo that tho danger to passers-by was diminished, and in consequence Macrae's in te-fei.ncebroughtuponhim the ill-will of tho people working in tho gravol pits. On the 29th June Mr Macrae found a valuable bay colt dead, having been strangled. Tho next night another horse was found with its belly ripped open. Four days later a splendid groy hlly, which ho valued at forty pounds, was shot dead. At the date of tho mail leaving, no ono had been arrested for these outrages. It is singular that in a poacoful and orderly colony like New Zealand ono should meet with a repe tition of the most brutal and indefensible of tho doings of tho Irish Land League; and it is lamcntablo to find that such cowardly and atrocious outrages should have found imitation at tho antipodes. Such incidents afford but slight encouragement to thoso who boliovo in tho progression of the human roco."

Mr A. Buckland will offer for salo to morrow a number ot spring -cart, light harness horses, and hacks from Giaborne.

The Auckland Hospital librarian nc knowledges with many thanks the receipt ol a parcel of literature from the Auckland Club.

: Mr Crooke, tho popular lecturer, has arrived from tho South, and will commence a series of his interesting lectures on Sunday evening noxt, particulars of which will appeal in duo time.

A lccturo entitled, "A Gentleman of the Stuart Period," will be given this evoning at St Sepulchre's Schoo'-room, by Mr Blackmnn, It deals with tho life and character of Evelyn, tho well-known diari-t and author of " Sylva," and in it will be depicted features and incidents of the eventful times of tho sovonteonth century.

. Members of tho Ponsonby Choral Society are requested by advortisemant in another column to.make an early scttlomont to any of the Committee, or tho lion. Secretary, of all moneys outstanding in connection with the lato concert in Ponsonby.

CATARRH OF THE BLADDER.__tm s '._. miv Uon, (mil iiiatlon. all KiUnoj- ami kiiullar Complaint., cured b> " BucUit-IJaIUH." At Druicgl it*. IC&niuthura t l'romr A Co., Agents, Auckland.

Sewing Machines bo t.—D. S. Chambers.

The most Beautiful Ornamental Fire Screens over imported to this City are te be seen at Gar lick & Cronwell's Furnishing Warehouse. A largo assortment jußt opened up, varying In price from Is 9d to 12s 6d. Ladies are invited to make their selection early, as we cannot replace the choicest of thepi this season.—Garlick and Cranwell, Queen-street—(ApvT.

TELEGRAMS.

Thames, this day.—Tho fifteenth annual flower show in connection with tho Hauraki Ladies' Benevolent Society was held last night, and was vory successful, Tlie report for the year stated that £90 3s 6d had been spent in relieving the distressed.

Bushman Drowned.

Helensvillk, this day.—The body of a bushman named Paine was found drowned in Kaukaupakapa Creek last evening.

The Property Talk.

Wellington, this day.—Tho date fixed for tho payment of property fax amounting ito sums under £250, and the first moiety of sums ovor that amount^is 22nd December j thosocond moiety is due on 2nd February, and 10 per cent, will be added to all taxes duo in December and unpaid on January 51 h. Government Prosecution of a Fraudu lent Bankrupt. ' Tho Government are prosecuting Waring Taylor, and the information laid yesterday by Mr Jellicoo, barrister, was under in structions from the Attorney-General.

Christchurch, this day.—A complimen tary dinner .was given to Mr John Holmes, M.H.R, for Christchurch South lost night, when over 100 persons were present.

Dukedin, this day.—The direct steamer Kaikoura left the Cape on 17th inst. for Hobart.

The Bad and Worthless.

are never imitated or counterfeited. This is especially true of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that tho remedy imitated is of the highest value. As soon' as1 it had been tested and proved by the whole'world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine'on earth, many imitations sprung up, and began to steal thgnoticos in which the Press and the people of the country had' expressed the merits of H; B„ and in every way trying to Induce .uttering invalids to use their Btuft instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrUmj. put up In similar stylo to H. 8.,' with variously devised names, In which the word " Hop or "Hops" were usedln a way to Induce people to believe they were the some as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or euros, no matter what their ■ style or name is, ami ospeclilly those 'with • the word "Hop'" Or ''Hops " In their name, or In any way connected with them or their name, are Imitations oi counterfeits. Bewaro of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing bnt genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or olUßter of green Hops on the white label, and Dr. Soule's name blown Iv the glass.. Trust nothing else. Druggists and Chemists are warned against dealing in imitations or counterfeits. ■• ■• • .j

TABLE TALK

" Miriam " in tho Opera House to-night. Wabanui lias been offered a seat in tho | Legislative Council. Calliope Dock works commenced to-day. < An average of five people are drowned weekly in the Thames at London. An observatory is being erected in Tauranga Domain. The American warship Iroquois visits Auckland shortly. llupini Pokia, a Maori, is to be tried at Nelson for causing the death of a woman. The Mayor of Greymouth was presented with a silver cradle last night.

"Doctor" Wanstnll is giving Tennyson ian recitations at Waitnra.

Hon. Mr Ballance leaves Wellington in a day or so to visit the East and West Coasts of the North Island. Tho cholera scare has had the effect of diminishing drunkenness in Paris. Wellington folks are trying to get more than £1,000 already premised by Govern ment towards the proposed Industrial Ex hibition. A scheme ia afoot in London to build a grand hotol in Sydney, at _, cost of £1 ..0,000. A gold miner named Taylor was yesterday killed at Woathorstono Diggings, Otago, by a quantity of earth coming away from an embankment and crushing him. The Wellington Trades and Labour Council have decided to give a hearty sup port to tho proposed Industrial Exhibition, and the Council desire to have an interview with the Colonial Treasurer on the subject.

Two girls aged eight and two years re spectively, daughters of Neil Currie, Swin bourne, Otago, wero yesterday burned_ to death through the houso accidentally taking fire while they wero within. Why do wo make such a noise about a hundred or two of " unemployed ?" When last mail left America thoro woro 20,000 idle mon in Cincinnati, 25,000 in Chicago, and 10,000 at Fall River. "'Tis lovo tnat makes the world go round," exclaimed the married man whose wifo had' chased him around the room till the walls seemed to spin like tho many skirts of a ballet-girl in a fourth-class opera. Rev. Wm. Barton, a Maori clergyman of tho Wesleyan persuasion, who rendered good service to the British during the Wai kato War.has just died. Ho was a chief of tho Ngatitainamu. It is expected there will be thrco can didates for tho Mayoralty of Wellington. Mr Fisher, ex-Mayor, is nominated, and Mchsi-s Allen and Pethcrick are also spoken of. An Ohio farmer says that a cow can be cured of kicking by catching hold of her leg while in the act. Just so : and a bee can bo cured of stinging by catching hold of the stinger while in the act. Try 'cm both some time. It's fun.

Tho appeal case, Dawson v. tho Queen, has been decided at Wellington in favour of appellant, who recovers £1,650 damages from the Railway Department, value of property destroyed by a spark from a rail way ongino. Tho " Otago Daily Times " reminds Sir Julius Vogol that " Parliament is not the Stock Exchange, and human nature in Now Zealand is hotter than ho takes it to bo."

Hero is the sliding scolo of speculation :— £1, "thief!" £50,000, "defaulter!" £100,000, "shortage!" £500,000, "Aus tralian Tourist I" £1,000,000, "brilliant financier !" Thero aro lots of thieves in New Zealand, but only ono brilliant financier.

The " Anglo-Now Zealander " makes a ludicrous mistake, by stating that " by the most recent returns the number of ' ships ' now in Now Zealand is shown to bo 13,300,32!?, being an increase during the year of 892,223 I" The word " ship^ " should havo been " sheep." The Kennedy Family of vocalists, after returning from New Zealand, opened their concerts in the Music Hall, Edinburgh, on Monday, 6th of October. Tho " Scots man " says of the "auld man " : —" His tour seeme to have mellowed him, and to have put more Scottish feeling, if that were possible, into his rendering of the mirthful songs which it is liis delight to interpret." The "Otago Daily Times" says :_ ---" Major Atkinson's defect lies in narrow ness of viow, nnd a tendency to fossilise. Ho has been Bhut up in Now Zealand too long. It would pay the colony ovor and over again to send him Home for a trip during the recess, nnd give him the oppor tunity of mixing with ablor mon than him self, and seeing things from other points of view.

ANGLO COLONIAL MATTERS.

Imperial Federation Conference,

(BY CABLII-COPYIUGHT.I

London, Novomber 18. The Conference on the Imperial Federation lias re-assembled. Several speeches have been made, and resolutions passed with the viow te promote tho objects of the meeting. The Marquis of Normanby, the Earl of Wemyss, Lord Roseberry, Sir F. Dillon Bell, and Mr J-. F. Garrick, Agent-Genoral for Queensland, supported Sir John Mac- Donald, Premier of Canada. Mr Murray Smith also stated that he had been directed to sympathise with Canada in guarding her autonomy. Sir Saul Samuel was very cautious in expressing an opinion on the subject.

A Federation League has been formed, with provision for colonial branches, and the various Agents-General have cabled to their respective Governments for permission to join in the management of it.

French Convict Transportation,

Sir F. Dillon Bell, supported by the several Agents, has urged Lord' Derby to strongly oppose tho deportation of recidi vistes to New Caledonia. His Lordship has promised that pressure would bo brought to bear in the matter. Sir Arthur Blythe, Agent-General for South Australia, was not present.

German Claims in the Pacific,

It is stated that the parleying which took place between England and Germany in regard to New It-eland and' New Britain did not commit England in any way, and Mr Romilly will still continue to act as Deputy High Commissioner.

Colonial Exhibition of 18.0.

The Colonial Exhibition in 1886 will be presided^ over by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, with a committee consisting of their Royal Highnesses the Duke of Edinburgh and the Duke of Connaught, the Marquis of Lorno,' tho Duke of Manchester, the Marquis of Normanby, the Lord? Derby and Rose berry, and the Agents-General of the Aus tralasian colonies.' Mr Oweri' has been ap pointed Secretary.

Now South Wales and New Guinea. New South Wales opposes tho suggestion of Lord Ilerby that ji Council of Adyico to assist Colopel Scratchley should be formed. The English Governni'ent will not supple ment tho vote for the establishment of the New Guinea protectorate. '

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before A. Boardman, Esq., J.P.) Drunk.—Three persons wero punished by fines or imprisonment . ■ ■

Delirium Tremens.—John Jamesßrock, who had been remanded for eight days, was brought up for sentence.—Sergoant Pratt put in a certl • ticate from Dr _ hilsOn to tho effect that Brock had recovered.—Fined 6s r .posts, and mainten ance, lis.

TnE Moreton-btreet Brothel.—Richard Sarsfleld, ilsb hawker, was again brought up on a charge of keeping a brotlioL—Maggie Barstow was charged with having no luwful visible means, ana with the larceny of a shirt, value 7s 6d, the property of Robert Wilson.—Sergeant Pratt explained that prisoners had promised to leave the city for Waikato. Tho police had fre quently received complaints or continued dis turbances at the brothel in Morcton-Btreet. kopt by prisoner—The several charges were fully proved against the two 'prisoners- by Detective Hughes, Constable Bernard, and a neighbour.— His Worship said- thero were a number of con victions against both prisoners from 1874, to the present time. A short sentence would bo of no uso to tho prisoners.—Twelve months imprison ment each, with hard labour. Obstruction. — Joseph Beatty, contractor, was oharged with a breach of tho by-laws, viz. that he placed a quantity of .bricks un a public thoroughfare without keeping tho .same pro perly liphtod.—MrE. Cooper, in defence, pleaded not guilty.—A good deal of evidence was ad duced by Mr Philips (Town Clerk), Constable Thomas Kelso, for the prosecution, and others for the defence.—The Bench took a lenient view of the oaso, as no doubt tho lamp had been lighted, but cither it went out before the wind or tho breath of the larrikin clement, as aug gested by counsel.—Fined Is and Co3ts.

CABLEGRAMS.

[Bi' OABLE—COPYRIGHT.]

The Niger and Congo Conference.

Berlin, November 16.—The conference of representatives of the Powers to discuss affairs in connection with the trade and navigation of the Congo and Niger Rivers commenced its sittings yesterday. Dele gates of all tho European Powers have assembled. Berlin, Novombor 17. — Sir Edward Malot, the British Ambassador, and dele gate to the Conference, announced that England reserved its right in regard to the Niger. The Franchise Bill. London, November 17.—1 n the House of Commons to-day, Mr Gladstone stated that, provided he was assured of the Franchise Bill passing the House of Lords during this session, he was ready to parley with the Opposition regarding the redistribution of seats, or to introduce a bill for that purpose, and push it through the llouso of Commons. Increase of Income Ta.it. Mr Childers, Chancellor of the Ex chequer, has announced that tho income tax is to bo increased by twoponco per pound. Cholera in Paris. Paris, November 17.—Cold weather is now .eing experienced here, causing an abatement of tho cholera epidemic. The Franchise Bill Compromise. London, November 18.—The Government have surrendered everything to secure the passage of the Franchise Bill. Howard Smith and Sons' Shipbuilding Yards. Messrs Howard Smith and Sons are form ing a company, with a capital of £100,000, for tho purpose of working tho shipbuilding yards recently purchased by them at Kirk caldy, on tho Firth of Forth..

Auckland Gardeners' Horticul tural Society's Spring Show.

The final arrangements are completed for tho above Society's Show, which is to be held in tho Drill-shed to-morrow and Satur day. We understand that the entries arc far in excess of those at any previous Bhows of the Society, and more especially so in the flower and vegetable departments; there fore, the competition should be keen. There appears to bo little doubt, indeed, that the exhibition, in success and attrac tiveness, will far excel all previous attempts in the same line, and tho interest is not confined to the city alone, as there aro a number of exhibits from outlying'districts. Tho Committee have shown judgment in issuing a descriptive catalogue, containing tho entries and exhibitors' names ; it will bo obtainable at the Drill-shed. The stewards will bo in attendance at tho Drill-shed up to 9 o'clock to-night, and from 6 to 9 to morrow morning, to receive and stage the exhibits, after which hour no oxhibits will bo received for competition, as it is neces sary for the judges to start on thoir rounds at 10 a.m., so as to enable tho Committee to open the doors to the public at noon. Tho Show, therefore, will bo open to the public to-morrow and Saturday from 12 noon to 10 p.m. Tho Committee havo engaged Impoy's Band to discourso music during the exhibition, and all that is now needed to make the Show a pronounced success, both financially and otherwiso, is fine weather and a full attendance of visitors.

AUSTRALASIAN WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

CiiRiSTCHURCii, this day. An invitation was received from Hobart to hold the next General Conferenco in that town, also one from Melbourne. It was yesterday resolved that tho invitation from Melbournebeaccepted. TheSupernuinerary Fund was reported to have been the subject of actual investigation, and its basis de clared to bo satisfactory. Rev. Mr Symons was re-appointed Clerical Treasurer. An animated debated debate took place on the motion of Mr Nock, of Adelaide, that action bo taken in the several colonies in favour of Bible-reading in State schools. Messrs Symons, Stephenson, Kolynack, Brown, and othors took part' in tho debate. Finally, on the motion of Rev. H. Bull, it was resolved, " That while the Conference is deeply convinced of the importance of Bible-reading in schools, it is of opinion that the subject should be remitted to each annual Conferenco, to take such action as may be deemed expedient." The triennial review of the Connectional Funds is now proceeding. Rev. 11. Bavin and'Mr J. L. Wilson aro appointed Treasurers.

MINING NEWS.

(by telegraph.—own correspondent).

Thames, this day. Cpledonian Low Level.—A reef 9 feet from wall to Wall has jußt been passed through in the south cross-cut. Some of the quartz looks so promising that it will bo saved for trial.

Korunui Hill. — The manager has banked 27ozs.l3d\vts of gold from the trial parcel. That from No. 1 reef below tno tunnel level gave a payable yield; that from No. 2 at tho SOft lovel, although no gold has been seen in breaking, cave l_ozs per ton. This fair test was taken from 00 feet of tho drive, and a largo payable block should be opened up. Thomas and .Party.—Two tons, 14ozs 12dwts.

Caledonian.— Mclnnis and party, Bozs 12dwt_ '■-" .:....'f

R.M. COURT.—This Day.

(Before H. G. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M.) UNDEEBNDED CASES. In the following cases judgment went for the plaintiffs by default on the part of the de fendants :—T. P. Slinn v. Jas. Clarke, Ll3 2s Sd: Hancock and Co. v. Dr. Hovell, 22a 6d; Jas. Wiseman v. VVra. Green, 29s 6d : W. S. Jones v. J. Lee,Ll2 10a Od; Auokland Timber Co. v. W. J. Quigley, L2l9s Id : Brown, Barrott, nnd Co. v. D. McLennan, Lli 7s 9d; J. A. Beale v. Henry Smith, LI lls 6d; • ' ADJOURNED. F. W. Wright v. X Worth, 18a 6d; R. Farrell v. A. Nicholson, L 3 lls 7d; same v. E. Hunter, L 4 as 6d; JC. Binuey v. N. King, L 2 19a 6d; Ja* Mclntjrev.GrayandDnnn.L4l3a; J. Wadde'l v". F. J. Murray, LI 9s lOd ; Joynt and another V Bessie Duwkins, L 10; Union Sash and Door Co. v. J. K. Haiiday, LlO 33 lOd; J. L. Evans v. J. llempsey.jun., LBUs6d; A. Buckland v. J. T Cole, Ll9 0a lid: Oilioial Assignoo v. JV H. Jenkins, L 57 8s; E. J. Clavell v. Henry Dixon. L 9 Ha; Gnrlick and anothtr' v. W. Clarke L 6 7s IH ; same v. W. V. Stevens, Ll2 15s 3d; M. Monaghan v. P. Poacocke.LiO 15s; S. Cohon v. W. Frceney. L 3 lls; Lewis Moses v. H. Wil liamson, L 27 53; Henry Dustin v. J. Slater, L 7 17s Gd ; J. King v. Bridget Quinlan, L2B 7s Od; B. 11. Koosing v. VV. Clarke, L 3 6s. JUDGMENT SUMMONS CASES. Thas. Gillan v, IT. Kirkwood.-Claim, L 34 (g. -^By consent, debtor ordered to pay Instalments o£ LI pc? month; in default, one month's im prisonment. ■ F. Hull, jun.. v. W. Buchanan.—Claim, L 32 7?. —Oidered to pay at rato of L 3 per month; one month in default. K. Cowan v. W. Andrews.—Claim, L 7 2s lid. —Payment at rato of 2s 6d per week ordered • in dofault, 10 days. ■J. King V. G. A. Clark.—Claim. L 7 5s 6d.— Payment ordered by Ist Decomhor; 10 tlays in dofault ': ■ ■ .. Samo v. A. 0. Field.—Claim, L 2 lps.—Debtor consented to an order for 7s per week; in dofault, five days. ■ " : < 'L. D. Nathan & Co. v. W. L. Green.-Claim, Ll3 17s.—Payment ordered at rate of LI per week; 14 days in default. Thomas- Murcher v. 11. Norgrove.—Claim, L3I Gs (id. -Ordered to pay at rate of 10s per week; one month in default. M. Carr v. B. A. Burgess.—Claim, L 5 Gs.— Orderod to payat rate, of 10s per week; seven days in default. ■ J. Leydon v. J. Fraser.—Claim, L2los.—Pay mentordered at rato of 10s a week; five days in default. B. Williams v. John Dobney.—Claim. L 3 9a.— The debtor deposed thathe.was telegraph lines man in receipt o£ wages not exceeding LBper month.—Ordered to pay at the rate of 53 per week; in default, 7 days' imprisonment. L. Moses v. J. P. Bindon. — Claim, L-. Ordered to pay on or before lith January next • in default, 14 days. Peel and Co. v. Thos. Kelly.-Claim. L 9 Bs.- Ordered to pay within a fortnight; 14 days in default, Auokland Timber Co. V. Elllott-Olaim. L3l 10s 2d.-p<jyment ordered of half the amount claimed within a month, and the balance within a month thereafter; in default, one month. DEPENDED CASES. tio IslU\ Ai Uck!and Gas Company.-Claim, ™T;MrW. J. Napier for plaintiff, and Mr C. F Buddlo for defendant,—Tlio case had been pre viously heard, and Hits Worship now gave iudi?. mont. Ho hold that there had been no evidence of malice, but only of amistake, andconsequently the plaintiff had no right of action under thn circumstances. He would nonsuit tho plaintiff without costs, the plaintiff taking the sum that had boen paid into Court. ■ . , Wm. Wright v.R. W. Johnston.-Claira. 22s 6d, work and labour done. The claim was and judgmonfgiven accordingly.

SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A MINISTER.

Abram Ridings, described as a Congrega tional minister, was charged at the Police Court to-day with having committed an indecent and criminal assault upon William Chodwin on the third of November at Maungaturolo.—Mr Theo. Cooper appeared in defence.—Mr Superintendent Thomson said that ho had experienced some difficulty in this case- as to • the • proper course to pursue. He received a report from the constable at Heleiisrille to the effect that a criminal assault had-; been committed upon the Bon of an old settler by the accused, who had officiated aa a Congregational minister in that district but not being in full possession of the whole of the circumstances, he felt some anxiety " about arresting him. He had since procured fuller information, and three young lads had made admissions tending to criminatt the prisoner. As the prisoner, however, had suddenly left Maungaturoto by night) and, as was supposed, had gone to Russell, lie caused inquiries to be mado, and found that prisoner had mado arrangements for taking passage to Sydney by the s.g. Tara— wera. He intercepted, him, and caused him to be arrested. He would there fore ask for a remand for ' eight days, and then possibly he might have to ask for a further remand, as he intended to make a thorough investigation into the charges on the spot where the alleged offences were committed. Mr -"■■!' Cooper offered no objection to the remand; prisoner desired the fullest investigation, believing that he would bo able to estab lish his innocence. He would ask for bail, - which was granted, himself in £100, and :-\ ---two sureties in £50 each. . ■

THE PARIHAKA GATHERING.

Visit to Te Whiti and Totin.

(UY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT),

Opunakb, this day. ;.' Tub native gathering at Parihaka is rapidly ,! breaking up. Yesterday morning ip'ajtt a visit to Parihaka under the guidanoe.'of' Major P.irris. A number of Maoris were -/'. playing football, putting the stone, etc., ' entering with great heartiness into these amusements. Wending our way among the raupo wliares, and among large numbers <of ': women and children, some of them in ' costumes of the scantiest character, A''A. wo were shown To Whiti's whare, and i % on entering found the prophet amid.:-"■ I an assemblage .of about forty natives ' v: at their mid-day meal—Wi Parata being; >• amongst the number, also Mahuki, the native who tied up Mr Hursthouse.oTe o - Whiti greeted Major Parris as an old friend in a cordial manner, as indeed did all the natives wo met, men and women. The visit waa j. urely a friendly one, no speeches * being made either by Major Parris or, Te ' Whiti. Subsequently we'entered extent occupied by Tohu, the same cordial wet- "A come being given. Food and tea wer^pre-; pared before us in To Whiti's whare, of . ! which wo partook. Yesterday morning Titokowaru left with all his tribe, including about oighty maidens, whoa few.days since • .! danced tho-haka dressed in white. The -..$ Waikato natives still remain, but return

homo shortly, The epidemic recently pre-. Vailing is now ceasing, but there have beenv a number of deaths, principally of •-.old"; people, there having been ono burial yes terday, and another the proviousday. Thei village is on tho whole tolerably cleaniS jj The Maoris all seem contented and quiet, * Major Goring, in charge of tho Gonst«bu» ;H lary camp, was exceedingly kind, cordial, '_ and hospitable, and showed us over the en- - ■;. campment. •

NATIONAL INSURANCE COM PANY.

(by telegraph.—press ASSOCIATIok)-

Dunedin, this tjtny. r - At the twelfth annual meeting of the above - /;,''"' Company, held at the Chamber of Coin. \ merce Hall yesterday afternoon, Mr J. .Mi

Ritchie presiding, the balance-sheet was taken as read. The Chairman said tbey .- .. would observe that the additional capital called up and subscribed some two and a_,■-'. I half years ago had now been fully paid up, with the exception of the unallotted shares, | __ich remain in the hands of the Company. • , '. The reserve fund had also been fully paid "J up, and stood - now at the full amount > which was agreed upon at the time of tho allotment of fresh capita).,( ;*s Their mortgages had been carefully ex-','A nmkied lately, and were found to be of a .A Satisfactory nature", and as far as theinterest of them was concerned, he might mention that all the interestdue on the 30th Septem- : ber was paid up last month. That TOTOjfflß fair indication of the Company's securities-.;. ."; under that head. The fixed deposits else- :'* where amounted to £22,000, and were madgj j up of sums invested for the purpose of incrensing,there the Company's business in j * » France, Russia, and Germany,, Jn, Qoyerfl. merit bonds, bearing interest at about 4 per cent. The shareholders would, »nO'. AA doubt, be painfully aware that this .was the second year that the Company . . had been forced to draw upon its standjng revenue for the floating reserve. The total . " drawn from the standing reserve for |hg ■' floating reserve was about £35,000 ip 1881; £21,000 was withdrawn in onp year, as'f_ that represented accumulations of unearned premiums from the beginning of the Ppm- : pany. Then, in addition to that, during the succeeding three years they had had ib lay aside large sums for the purpose, in conse quence of the increase of business in under writing in both branches; consequently, tap accounts the directors had at present to lay , . \ before the shareholders were certainly not . ■ satisfactory. Theyo was one thing he woglq v ■.'. say with confidence, that in the balance": 'sheet nothing was disguised. Thisyear the 'S dividend,. 15 per cent., wss only a shade . .-* under what the average dividend had beet.-' during t}i£ previous years of tho Company's o existence. He had not much to tpll them as to the operations for the year. They had to congratulate themselves on '. not being losers on several large con_jagra: ■ tions. By the Invercargill fires tbeyjjwj not lost more than £200 or £300. With' reference to the ship Lastingham, wrecked in Cook's Straits, the National's share of the insurance was only a third of the amount "of tho policy. In the colonies thero was a.:' great amount of reckless competition among insurance companies, and abuse, or rather neglect of tariff, and great ignorance displayed of its guiding principles. "He could not sea what would cure that State'of: things. It seemed as if nothing short of mortal disease would bring insurance companies to repentance, and "he. be- " lieved a good many of them will leave this world before they do repent. (Laughtefcl Ifye concluded by moving tho adoption ; ol: the report and balance-sheet. " Mr' Kei|h Ramsay seconded tho adoption of the re port.. In answer to a 'question from Mr Shrimski,-the Chairman could not at the." moment state the exact- amount of the losses sustained by the Company Outside the colony. MrShrimski then moved,' and l_r Esther seconded, the following resolution : —"•That-this meeting stand adjourned until the 'directors are in a position td furnish to tho shareholders all the informa tion: required by them." Mr Shrin_Si stated that he considered the' Shareholder wore not getting a reniarkoblo rate of in terest for their money, and he should suggest that tbe working '■' expenses ■ should1 be' reduced.' (Applause). All he wished to know was, whethor there vi.ai , a profit or a1 loss on.tho New Zealand Mb. , hess. The-Chairman: said the head office at Christchurch had paid well, and he con sidered oti the whole the New Zealand busi ness had about paid itself, but unhappily there had been serious losses in Australia. Mr Shrimski withdrew his motion, • but ho could not help saying that not only had they lost all the interest on their capital, .... ■ .-■ but the premiums were mortgaged.* Mr Ilockon moved that Messrs W. J. M, Larnach, R. Wilson, and A. Burt, the re. \ c tiring directors, -be re-elected, which was carried, and the meeting closed. .-' - ,|

The acclimatisation of salmon wouldseem to be an accomplished-fact inOtago.judg. ing by tho followihg from tho Riverton " Star " :—" Piscatorial enthusiasts will be rejoiced to learn that two fish pro nounced by experts to be reaL-salmon wero caught in tho river on Thursday evening a short distance above the bridge by a net, along with a number of other Ism ■ They weighed close on a pound each, and from the appearance of the gills they have not been out of the fresh water.. This is • only another ' proof that the ova . placed in Jacob's River' some years ago have • not been 'altogether profitless,,-;. and shows the necessity for rigorous mea- ; , sures .being taken to conserve the salmon in the river, now that the fact that there are.a - ceijain \ number in otir .stream has AsffKS. beyond .a doubt, and'preveht!:tneir , wholesale destruction,"

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1884.



DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. J» R 0 6 X E S ft 'Q 0., BLUE JOOOT, LB _ DoOT, 7 s * ■: qjjeenst.,, .v .'■ A. _J_ SK_- THK WHOM OP THEIB ENORMOUS QTOCK NORMOUS OTOCK , *_V,AT. ; AND UNDER COST, "_t ' . " FOR ONE MONTH ONLY I .- £i " FOR ONI. MONTH ONLY! , ( '«,_ ACCOUHTS MUST BE PAID UP AT ONCE _D MEET THE DEMANDS OF THE DISSOLVING l-ARTNEB. THE BUSINESS IN FUTURE WILL BE i CARRIED ON BY - • CHARLES BROOKES. Signed this flth day ot November, 1881. f gROOKBS & '(10. rfJOKE. COKE. COKE. ■*!tt_ A-CKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD.I Invitb Orders lor BA. COTCE. Delivered . ' within 1 mile of the Works, for Cash; longer distances at proportionate rates :— Sample Sank of three bushels _ Is 6d i'ivo Sacks (or quarter ton) _ _ Gs 3d . Ten Sacks (or half-ton) _ _ lis Gd Twenty Sacks (or one ton) w _ 22a 6d I A^" Company b COKE 1b made from the best l>■_ Wtiymoulh Coaia; ia superior to that made I "Iroro .Novrcoatle oooia, being free from stone |~. a rßmarkable degree, gives a [1. ■ «El__jaiiK _ ike; If OLKARKU & HOTTER THAN COAl_ l| V LSBHTB RkiDBU-sr. v* . . m■■ >■ '-"■"'- ajtKE3 NO.'BMOICRi,'■ "' o i ||| . 1 • ' GOOD FIRM IN 10 M-NUTEB. |Mk -\ *<>-_ 1021 TOUT-STREET. I ,<JOSB, OOK_. ]



DR. ... NEWBERRY COBBETT, M.8... M.S., EDINBURGH.5* (Late Resident Physician, Accoucheur, Rotunda Hospital, Dublin, &c, &o.h ALFREDtSTREET, ALBERT PARK, Near Choral Hall. ... •Hours o_ Consui/tatton. At Home: 9-11 a.m., C-7. and 8-9 p.m. At Mr Aickln's Pharmacy, Queon-streot: 12-1, nnd 4-5 p.m. Special praclico In Midwifery and Diseases ot Women and Children.



1%/j-RS O aOMERVILLE, WELLESI-EY-STRKET (OPPOSITE OPERA HOUSE), BEGS TO INTIMATE THAT SHE IS NOW SHOWING ENGLISH and PARISIAN MILLINERY ENGLISH and PARISIAN MILLINERY BBOE-YED PER lONIO. October 4,1881. DR. WILK IN S, P. R. C. S. CO-TSULTINO AND OPERATING Sl/HOEON, Is at his Surgery for General Practice, also Eve, Ear, and Throat Diseasca, MORNINOS, AFTERNOONS, AND EVENINGS. Consultation Fees very Moderate Dr. Wilkins spent seven years at Mooronelda Eye Hospital, London, under Mcssra Bowman nnd Crichett two at Throat Hospital, London, leven yeara Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, and eight years at Eye, Ear, and Throat In firmory.Melbourne. Adjusts spectacles tosighta. —Consulting Rooms, Queen-street (near Post office), Auckland.



ATEW BARGAINS ! SPLENDID IS VALUE. I HAVE BOUGHT, AT A HEAVY DISCOUNT -50 New Silk Broche Dolmans, Lace CapOß, &c. ■ and will sell them at and under warehouse price. These aro this Booson's goods. New Patterns in Ginghams, choice goods, from did Choice Assortment in Prints, Satcons, Nuub' Veiling, new and very pretty- Buttons, ono of the best stocks of White Croam, and Gold Lace in tho town to select from; very lowest prices Good Slock of Ladies' Umbrellas; grand lino. Is fid, worth 3s Cd 72-in. White Twill Sheeting, heavy make, Is yard 90-ln. Grey Sheeting, lsyard Strong Blue Serge for boys' wear, Bjd, worth Is Lot of Damaged Tweed, Is yard - '.. New Stook ot KaiapoL Mosglel, and other Tweeds Good Lino Boys'Blaok Felt Hats, Is Cd, worth. 3s 200 Men's and Boys' Straw Hats at half-price to clear , . 50 Men's Strong Tweed Coats, 7s 6d; great bar gains 30 Mon's Nelson Tweed Suits, 355, splendid valuo 150 pairs Men's Alloa A Hose, damaged, Od pair 40 Boys' and Youths' Strong Twoed Suits, from 17a 6d. These were bought at a heavy dis count, and will be sold much under ware house price 50 Men's Tweed Suits, 22s Sd; Tweed Trousors 4a Cd 100 Boys's Knlckor Suits, la 9d A Large Lot of Job Lines and Romuunts to bo sold cheap to meet tho times. WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN, 238, UPPER QUEEN STRKKT.



THE SNARE ROOT REMEDY for RHEUMATISM and GOUT.-T». Cimici.uga (Actca Racemosaloh Black SNAKE ROOT has seen long celebrated ASA RHEUMATISM REMEDY. THIS PREPARATION IS THE' MOBT CERTAIN IN ITS EFFECTS. AND RARELY FAILS TO AFFORD RELIEF OR EFFECT A CURE. 6: PER BOTTLE. .AT MCWWS, .V\t v.u...v_t\C.," oram.t e_wi ot *t.«iiw si



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