SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

_m_ nriircnJ This Evening, 10.0 | HIGH WArEßj TomorrowMorningj 10>ia SUNSET.-This Evening, 6.21 SUNRISE.—To-morrow Morning, 5.7 MOON'S AGE.-First Quarter, 27th 1.33 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING,

Waitaki, 8.9., Crawford, from Whangarei. Macgregor, ss, John.un, from Whangarei lona, s.s., Araodeo, from Great Barrier

to-day. -, , Thomas Russell, 5.8., Hcliindcr, from Gishorno Hormlone, ship, Roberts, from London

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENTNO. Glenelg, as., Stephenson, for Tauranga Queen, Sch., Jones, for Hokianga TO-DAY. Pelhatri, barque, Munn, for Greyihouth

IMPORTS.

Por Hermlor.o—2 cases fireworks, 8 casks •hot.-D. Evitt, Queen-Btreet. Per Hcrmiono. from London: Haberdashery LIOO. apparel L3OO, straw hats LIOO. dressed leather L_o. boot leather L3OO. saddlery L2BO, floorcloth 1.160, table baize LlO. vestas L 320. blacking L3O. agricultural implements IiUU, rails and general machinery 1,100, bopka L_-, pepper HScwt.. stationery Ll6O papcrhanginga L-70, horsehair, Sec. ]_0, upholstery, L 1.060, iron bedsteada L 260, tinware LlO, brushware LIU), plated and papier roach, goods, L2OO, toys Ll2O, firearms LIGO, corks LlO, perfumery L2O, printing material LIOO, cartridges and dyna mite L.50. gunpowder H2cwt., safety fuse LlO, iron tanks LlO, lead Bhot 1 ton, hardware, cutlery, etc., L2,_00, bar and rod iron, 69 tonß, plate iron 2 tons, galvanized iron 87 tons, pipe iron 1 ton, tin plates 10 boxes, ingot tin o cwt., lead nails 8 tona, wire and wire rope 7 tons, zinc 1 ton, steel 1 ton, linseed oil 1,580 gallons, animal oil 50 gallons, kerosene and naptlia 50 gallons, varnish LOO, whiting 23 tons, paint colours L 420, f;lue3cwt., flint glass LVD. window glass LllO, .reign glass 100 cases, plate glass 1 cose, china and earthenware L 570. glass bottles LOO, wool packs L2O, bran and flou" bags L3BO. canvas Ll 10, lines and twine LSO, marble LllO, cemontoOD barrels, cigars 191 pounds, brandy in bulk 1,610 gallons, brandy in catc 250 gallons, geneva 400 gallons, perfumery 10 gallons, red wine 110 gallons, whito wir.o 230 gallons, beer in glass .120 barrels, malt 11 quarters, preserved fish I_0), assorted oilmen's stores LB3O. mineral water Ll2O, vinegar 500 ga lon& oils 80 gallons, pepper and spice, I7cwt. cocoa ttewt; isinglass, &c. 30cwt, mustard LI9O, starch UO, hluo LlO, tapioca SScwt, patent groaU LlO. white salt 55 tons, soda crystals 20 tons, bicarb, soda, 120cwt, candles lOOcwt, soap 9cwt, raisins 157cwt, cur rants 580ewt, liquorice scwt, gingor 6cwt, sugar (rollncd) ilcwt, glucose, _c, lOOcwt, troaclo 31c wt, confectionery LUO, chemicnla Ll4O, cream of tartar 25cwt, condensed milk LUO, cornflour Ll3O. Total value of cargo, L2J.200.

Inwards Coastwise.—Eleanor Morton, from Muhnrnngi, with 650 bushclslitoo; Fanny Kelly, from Mongouui, with 32,151 ft timbor; Lagoon, from Rangltoto, with 30 tons stono.

Outwards Coastwise.-Kleanor Morton, for Mahurangi; Lagoon, for Kaw.au.

The brig Naiad has ontcred out at the Customs for Manukau.

The s.s. Thomas Russell arrived from Gis birne and Nipler early this morning with a cargo cm eJieep, and passengers.

A general strike amongst firemen, engineers, and sailors on coastal steamers has taken place, and the departure of several steamer, has con sequently been delayed, Particulars appear in another column.

The new steamer Clansman was docked this morning for cleaning, and during the day was inspected by a large number of people. Her lines wero generally admired, ond judging from her appoarance below tho water line, she Should prove a very fast boat.

The s.s Macgregor arrived from Whangarol Hst evening with the following passengers:— Messrs Munroo, Wri-jley, MeKenzle, Gunson, Snell, Marcroft, McLcod, Lovo, Heap, McLeod, Rev. Marshall, Mrs McQuairio, Mrs Wilson, Miss Munroe, and, Miss Campbell.

Tho s.s. lona arrived from Great Barrier last evening. Passenger-: Roy. Mr Habons. Messrs Blank. McGinnis, Johnson, Greatbach, Ed wards, Cox, Munro, Gibbons. Porter, Mrs Murphy, Miss Pritchard, Miss Jackson, and 10 In.the steerage.

• Tho following passengers arrived from Whan garei by the s.B. Waitaki last evoning.—Messrs Svmonrls. Harrop, Grcatbatch, Adams, Lowdon. Malona. Gibson. McLean. H. R. Atk nson, S. ■Rownßloy, Wood, Owen, Hay, Mc Ginm.. _ox, Edwards. Murphy, Cox, Munro, Keyr. West, Loxtio, Rev. Habcns, Misses Porter, Jackson, and Aldcrton, Mrs Murphy, Master Walker.

THE CUTTER START ASHORE.

The Bteamer Ruby, which arrived last night, brings information to the effect that the cutter Start was ashore on tho roefca in tho Kawau Passage. From tho fact that a dingy was seen hauled upon the beach it was concluded that the crow had gone ashore. The Start was ou hor .way from Whangaroa to Auckland -with timber when tho accident happened. There was a hoavy sea on, and it was feared that the vessel would break up unless soocdily floated. The Start is ownod by Mr D. Gouk, and is insured for &W0 in tho South British Insurance Company. Mr D. Gouk left for the Start this afternoon with a barge, by whiuh he intends to lighten tha cutter of her cargo of timber, after which sho will probably bo floated.

ARRIVAL OF THE HERMIONE.

The ship Hermione. which is well known in this port, has been signalled during tlio day, but had not arrived at a late hour tin. afternoon. Sho brings a full general cargo, as per Import list, and is consigned to Messrs Cruickshank and Co. The Hormione is in charge of Captain Roberts.- and brings the following passen . gors (saloon): —C. W. Graham. T. C. Mid dleton, W. Pilling. Second cabin: Miss Albertine Bizet. Miss Emily Carlo, Richard Heyworth, Mrs Heyworth, Charles Hay, Josiah L. Guest, , Mr and Mrs A. W. Fryc, Jrancia It. Adams, James McAlister. Peter Cockburn, J. Francis Marks. - Third Cabin: Mr and Mrs Charles E.

Davidson and family 15), Mr W. Gordon Bing . ham. Mr D. L. Wardrope, Mr and Mrs R. Phillips and family (1). Mr Francis B. Carr, Mr Morgan Rosser, Mr Henry Kent, Mr 3 Herbert Kent, Mr John Cavill, Miss Elizabeth

- * Cavil], Mr John Edwards. Mrs Elizabeth T. Edwards and family (3), Mrs Emma Goulding * and family (5), Mr Edward Richards, Mr Joseph Wood.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

1 Thames, this _ay.—Arrived: Bella Mary, -barque, from Newcastle, with cml. • ... Tauranga. this day.—Arrived: Glenelg, from | Auckland, 7.50 a.m. . • Waitara. this day.—Arrived: Argylo, from ;. Onehunga, 11 a.m. L_T_BLTON, this day Arrived: Paroora, ship, Donaldson, from London, 110 days out; Roto mahana. from Melbourne, via Hobart and Southern ports i Rotorua, from Nelson, Picton, m and Wollington. Sailed: Rotorua, for Port 1 . Chalmers.. I Melbourne, October 23.—Arrived, this morn • I ing: The s.s. Weihorn, and the Union steamship ;, Rfngarooma, from the Bluff. I Sydney, October 23.—Arrived, Ihis afternoon: - The P M.S. Zcalandia, from San Francisco, via ..." Auokland. .

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Ofllco, this day. • -. G. W. Binney and Co. report at their weekly : sale of hides, Bkins, and tallow:—First-class _tont hides were in demand, and sold from 35d I- to lid; light and inferior, 2Jd to 3Jd per lb; full- I woolled skins, 3s -Id to ss; second class, Is lOd to 2s Sd each; tallow, 21s to 26s per cwt. o 'Mr J. R. Randorson held a general Bale of fur ■ nitnre, clothing, etc., to-day, which was fairly .attended, and fair prices obtained. One gold albert was sold for £3 ss, and other articles of jewellery at good figures.

MR A_B__D BU-KXAND's WEEKLY REPORT. —At the Haymnjrkct on Friday last fodder was in usual supply, and without alteration in values. 'Horso stock in full numbers and good inquiry; good draught ranjred from £25 to £31 each. On Tuesday fodder sojd freely at fully Friday's '■>■ values. Hides continue to obtain the improved ■ prices noted the last few weeks, and ranged from 3d to -Id per lb; sheopskina, from 2s to is 7d each. "At the private sale hold at the resl . denco of Mr Joseph May on Saturday. last, there was a numerous attendance and satis ; factory prices; ■■ Bwes (Uu_bs at Bide) rangod from 20s to 335; dry ewes. 21s; hog i cets, 17s each. At. the cattle fair held at Homncra on Thursday, about 1,000 head yarded, and only 25 romained unsold. Grown stock in fresh condition wero In request at full values; other kinds were Blower of sale, but prices were ■regular throughout, and values very similar to thosomling at the corresponding sale last year. At Remnera, on Thursday, 23rd October, dairy cattle were in better demand than last week. Store cattle were numerous, and fully equal in S rices realised to thoso ruling at the fair yester ay. Fat cattle were plentiful, but prices were fully sustained; good quality at 26s the lOOlbs throughout tho sale. Sheep wore in usual number, and better worth 2s to 3s each. Lambs ware abundant, and lower than last week fully 2a; large numbers selling at 5s each, and the highest price realised 13s. Good fat calves wero scarce, and sold woll; inferior numerous and at nominal prices. Pigs were in limited number, and good demand. Averages for Waikato cattle: 8 steers, K. Reynolds, £10 . 10s; 13 steers, W. Taylor, £10 7s 6d; 7 steers, I Scott Brothers, £917s Bd: 23 steers, James Tay ___dpt, £9 10s; 8 steers. John Fisher, £9 7s 6_; 7 steer., E.Fiaher, *9 Cs 6d; 12 steers/ Grice and I Parker, £9; 16 cows, B. B. Walker, £5s ss. i| .MESSRS HUNTER & NOLAN _ WEEKLY REPORT. Horses: A good many havo been brought for ward, and changed hands with little alteration in price. There was a good muster at the Dur ham Yards on Friday, competition was steady throughout the sale, and but few remained the property of vendors at the close of tie Bale. -here was no noteworthy alteration in prices. Wool, hides, and skins: Late advices have caused tho price for wool to harden, and greasy wool reached 6Jd per lb. Bkin» sold at from 2b 6d . to 5b 3d; hides unaltered in value. Cattle: There has been a good deal doing. A large number of steers wero brought forward, and found pur chasers at price, slightly in advance of tho pre vious week. Dairy and fat stock unaltered in values. The Newmarket Yards were well filled on Tuesday with all descriptions of stock. Dairy cows receded a shado in value, but prices for store steers wore in favour of sellers as compared with the previous week. For fat beasts, the previous • week's values were barely sustained. Averages were: -8 steers, Coley, £9 8s 6d; 9 steers, Lake, £_ Is ; 7 steers, Fleming, £7 Us; . steers, Allen, £9: . ' Btoera, Reynolds, £8 6s; 8 steers, Hunt, £8 lis; 10 steers, Scott Bros., £9 ,1s Gd ; 2 steers, Ramsay, £810s; 6 cows, £o lis 8d; 8 steers, Walker, £8 Is; 8 steere. Buttle, £6 58 6d. Sheep : in short supply, therefore prices had an upward tendency: wethers, in wool, sold at from IBs to -_&; shorn wethers, 16b Gd to 193 9d; lambs, from (is Gd to 16s. Pigs wore again plentiful, and scarcely maintained tho previous week'- values.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKET.

■; ■ —-', woof" M*', """'*'** *"«*«—_____.. ~' • FARM AND -AmYpBODUCE.—WhoI-Balo- R-t f:.i*tt, treah. Baj Butter, salt (soaicS.ldto ___ & -Sfi_i&?Sr___S_^^_^?»s,^*«*to.to:: H _* dJ*.^h BiM»^S<5Ss'« 1'»» Jjard,perbl_lderi7d • tolld; Bacon and Ilamß, Provincial,r-_to__> I Hams' 8d to 9d; CantmW Ha_Tind __»_ i baro-d: Hams only, 10) d; Jama,per case _a_y H _iHa6_tofiilaaad;HoWinbulk.«•____' ltetoll: Butter, fresh, 10d; salt do.. lOd to §S la- ChCe_o.colonißl.lJdtolod; _ggs,iJerao_,la3d: »,: l.ard,porlb,Bdui9d! Bacon, per fb, lOd tolal -Xi. °Ea__,do.,latolsid. '-,: __ru^"_,_¥AßK^T> — Wholesale — Superfine __ ;i_w*_RH:_Sas_fi,_!(;_as'*lß ' d0' oo.Youse. P. hol»- «l _ J.nno*__iißß: aides, 10s per ton extra! X .Kicks onalwwft^-southe^S^lJ™?!!^ Hft;; W torn. sacks;taolndSlv JfiwS. 1? E8 lfl_ i Kft^fh__, do, £fi; sharps, «6; Sn.t^1 __Bili_2> Si

do, -18; oatmeal, do, £13 5. to £13 15s; maize, is 3d to ss; oats. 3s to 3s 3d; potatoes, £6 per ton: pearl barley, do., £23 to £21. , Kauri Gum. Flax, Sec — Tho market ia very weak with few buyers. Wequote : Poor j ordinary. 32s to 31s; good ordinary, 35s to . 388; Biinorior, £10 and upwards; East Coast, G*i to £56. Supply for October to. data, 2bo, tens; llax per ton, £18 to £21; tow, do.. £7 to £8: fungus per lb, 2d; cocoanut flbro, per cwt. 15s to 17s; beeswax, 9d to IC_ lb. Coal and Firewood Market.—Coal: New castle (ship's Bidet, 28s to 30s per ton; yard, 82s to 355: Bay of Islands, at yardß, 26s 8d; screened, SOsOd; ditto at the mines, H. Od; ship's side, 265; Walkato 8s to 12s; in Auokland, 18s to 22a; Kamo, 12a per ton at loading ground; Taupiri at mine, _s bd to lis at yard. 18s 6d to 22a; Whangarei, at mine, 9s 61: yard (atcam), 17s; household, 21s; delivered, 235. Firewood: Uncut at wharf (cargo), 9s to 10s per ton; delivered, lis; cut. 17s to 18s. Building Materials.—Timber: Boards and scantling, 100 ft, beat, lis ; second-class, 8s; best, planed, tongued, and grooved, first-class, 15a 6d: medium, 12a: second ditto. 10s 6d. MiUb: CargoTbesMls; sccond-c1a53,68 6d; baulk, 8s 6d. New Zealand palings, sft (sap), 10b ; Oft (heart), 13s; 6ft, Ha: ti-tree rails, £3 10s per 10U; puriri Kiata. _6 10a to £7 10s: shingles. 16s per, 1,000; obart palings, sft, 19s f_f t. 21s: Hobart rails, 90a, selling quotations. Bricks (at Avondale), 10s per 1.000: town yan_M_a to 553; deliver-d.55s to 00a. Droin pipes (at works), per 100 (0 inohes bore), 10s; 4 inches, lis; 3 inches,9s; 2inches, £2 10s per 1,000: socket glazed pipes, 19 inches; 2s 6d per foot; 15 inches, 2s per foot; 12 inches, is 6d per foot; 9 inches, Is per foot; 6 inches, (Id per foot: 4 inches, 4d per foot. MANunEB.-Bonedust, Sydney. £8 to £8 10s, according to quality; boneflour, £910s; Auckland £8; Peruvian guano, £18; Maiden Island, £3; Huon guano, small lots, £5 to £6. bags included; Hurst's chemical manure. £14 10a.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Clobe as und«_i— This T)a_. For Whangarei Heads, Pama. Walpu, Whan garei, Kamo. Tangihua, and Mangapai, per Macgregor, at 5 p.m. For Thanioa, per Enterprise, nt 5.30 p.m. Saturday. 25th inst For Waitara, etc., per Hannah Mokiiu, at 7.10 For Waiwera, Mahuraiigi, Matokana, _la_ga wai. etc., per Roso Casey, at 10 a.m. For Waitara etc., por Lalla Kookh, atll a-m. For Napier and Oißborne, per Thomas Russell, at noon. For Kati Kati, and Tauranga, via Thames, per Rotomahana, at 4 p.m. For New York, per Nettie, at 4 p.m. For Thames, pet Rotomahana, at 1.30 pm. Monday. 27th Inst For Russell and Kawa Kawa, per Rotomahana, at 4 p.m. For Russell. Kawakawa. Herds Point, Whan garoa,and Mongonui.perGlenolg,at 5 p.m. For Whltiangi, tipper Mill, and Tairuu, por Rowena, at 5 p.m. Tuesday. 28s t inst For Taranakl and Southern, Porte, per Hawca at 11 a.m. For London via Rio do Janeiro and Plymouth lier Doric on 1 November from Lyttolton). per lawea at 11 a.m. Expected length of passage 12 days. Tuesday, 11th Nov. Per Zcalandla, as follow: For Navigators Islands, Sandwich Islands. United States of 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. For Money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the ■teamor up to tho time of sailing. Thiß mail will be due In London on Satur day, December 20.

S. B, BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

October 21. 1884.

Abbott's Opera House—Leoture by Mr T. Bracken on " The Triumph of Demo-raoy and tho Power of the Press," 8 p.m.

Club Room-Meeting of Tattersall's, 8 p.m,

St. Jainoß'a Hall—Public Meeting in connec tion with Sunday-school Union; Distribution of Prizes, Sec, 7.10 p.m. Choral Hall-Art Exhibition, 7 to 10 p.m. Mercantile Marine Association—Meeting, 8 p.m.

Working Men's Club—Meeting of Coach builders, Cabinetmakers, etc; Election of Delegates, 8 p.m.

Zealandia Royal Arch Chapter, Masonic Hall, 7.30 p.m.

Auckland Total Abstinence Socloty, Temper ance Hall, 8 p.m.

Births.

SIMPSON.—On October 23rd, at her residenco, Karangahape Road, Mrs W. Spence Simpson of a son. SPEER.-On October 23, at Surrey Hilla, Auck land, the wife of It C. Speer of a son.

Marriage.

BAKER-CUTHBERTSON.-On October Gth. by the Registrar, Sydnoy, Frederick Baker. eldest son of the lato Frederick Bakor, of this city, to Mary Cuthbertson, late of Scotland.

Deaths.

BAGNALL.—On October 23rd. at his residence. Manukau Road, Parnell, William Bagnall; aged 81 years. Tho funeral will leave hia late residence to morrow (Saturday), at 3 p.m. Friends please accept this invitation.

CORCORAN.—At Coromandel, on tho 23rd October, Mary Josephine, wifo of Michael Corcoran.

The funeral will leave tho Queen-street Wharf at 3 p.m. on Sunday next. 2lit_ Oct.

SCOTT.-On October 23, 18S1, at his residence, the Strand, in Mechanics Bay, Robert Boyd Scott; aged 3(5 years.

The funeral will leave hia late reaidonce at 3 p.m. on Saturday. Friends pleaso accept this invitation. SER JE ANT.-On October 23rd, at her residence, Day-street, Beatrice Annie Louise, the be loved infant daughter of Henry C. D. and Annie Serjeant: aged 18 months. The funeral will leave her parents' residenco at 2.30 p.m. to-morrow (Saturday). Friends ' please accept this invitation.

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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1884.

For the cause that laekfl aßSlntanee, For the wrong that needs renlata_oe, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

The different colonies of the Australasian group are entering upon the work of de fending their shores against possible in vaders; they havo become possessed of gunboats and torpedo boats, and are talk ing ef erecting batteries and earthworks for the" purpose of harbour defence. At tention has been called to the subject in New Zealand by tho recent able lecture of His Excellency Sir Wm. Jervois on Colonial defences. That address, while clearly con veying the views of the leading expert of the present day on defensive works, strategic positions, and armaments, was completely silent on the subject of forces to man these ships, fortifications, and guns. It is easy to say that if we had plenty of the real " sinews of war " —money —it would be asimple matter to find the boneand muscle, nerve and brain, requisite for the efficient defence of our coasts and homes; but that assertion by no means meets the case. There is another very important desideratum, viz., method— organisation—which.has just as much to do with the raising and maintaining of a com petent force, or a force of any kind, as the purely mercenary consideration. Nearly of providing that colony with a thoroughly disciplined standing army, or at least the nucleus of such. In the course of a recent debate in the Victorian Legislature, the success of the new system was challenged, but was completely vindicated. A single defect, but that a rather important two years ago a new system of militia was in troduced in Victoria, which has had the effect, one, was pointed out, viz., the want of a cavalry force—an arm of tho service which is always indispensable in actual warfare, and" which would bo especi ally serviceable in the kind of fighting which thoso colonies are likely to have on hand. The Premier of Victoria has stated that his Government aro propos ing to supply the omission by creatine ft force of 1,000 mounted rifles:

and as a means of training men for service, there havo been over 100 riflo clubs formed all over tho colony. Charles Dickons boro striking testimony to tho efficiency of sharp-shooters trained in similar clubs in' Switzerland. During a short war in that republic, a small party of five rebels undertook to turn a party of soldiere. Taking their stand on the ram parts of Geneva, "they picked out every officer, and struck him down instantly, the moment the party appeared ; there were three or four of them ; upon which the soldiers gravely turned round and walked off."

No doubt we in New Zealand pos.ess, in our Rifle, Artillery, and Naval Volun teer?, un excellent basis for tho for mation of a defence force; and such being the case, we have no need to imitate the sister colonies, but rather to perfect our own system. It is unfortunate, however, that the present Government should have proceeded in the direction of abolishing tlio Armed Constabulary, that splendid nucleus of a cavalry force, tho absence of which would leave Now Zealand without a permanent arm of defence of any kind whatever. Our regiments of Yeomanry Cavalry aro of excellent physique and effi ciency, nnd, os was shown on tlio occasion of the Mahuki squabble, can turn out with soldier-like promptitude when real service is required. What is wanted is thut this, as well as the other branches of the Volun teer force, should receive liberal treatment by tho Govornmont, in return for which they should submit to strict disciplino and training. The new regulations introduced last year wero intended tosecuro greater effi ciency, but what of that has been gained has been at the expense of a lose of the popularity of Volunteering. This is perhaps inovitable, but it is a step towards what has been attained in Victoria—the establish ment of a permanent force or " standing army," with riflo clubs for tho oncourago ment of practice among civilians. These clubs might here, as in Victoria, be sup plied with rifles on loan by Government, and prizes should also bo offered to encour age them to practise, but ns tho members would pay for their own ammunition, no expense would bo incurred in training a largo body of men to tho skilled use of tlio rifle. The member for Auckland North was informed in the House yesterday, in reply to a question, that tho Governor's address on tho defences of tho colony j would bo printed for public informa tion, nnd copies presented to libraries and reading-rooms. This will do good, but the work will be incompleto without an nblo treatise on colonial forces by somo authority on military organisation.

In view of the probability "of an early con summation of colonial fcdoratio.i, and after that tho more ambitious idea of imperial union, tho activity of the colonies in rognrd to solf-defenco is highly commendable. Already English journals have been twitting us on our cheap loyalty. In a recent issuo of " Truth " the question of imperial federa tion was discussed, and tlio writer favoured the ", establishment of somo departmental committee consisting of colonial dolegates, which would be consulted by the head of tho colonial office, and whoso resolutions would bo binding both on us and the colonies." Such a scheme, it is contended, would in volve n common purso 4 and threo things should bo paid out of it, viz.:—" (1) Wo aro perpetually told that monarchy is strongor with colonists than at Homo. Would this ardent appreciation of tho monarchical prin ciple take tho form of a proportionate con tribution to tho costs of Royalty ? (2) Tho world is studded ova^vvith our diplomatic and consular agents/TTTioy look not only to our interests, but to thoso of tho colonists. Would the latter pay their share ? (3) In order to hold our own against all comers, and to defend us and tho colonists aliko from any hostile attack, wo aro obliged to havo a fleet and an army. Why should we alono pay for this ? Would the colonists contributo their sliaro? Thoso (adds "Truth") nro practical questions, and until wo got an ntnrniativo answer to them from tho colonists, it is a more waste of time to hold meetings and to make speeches respecting an imperial federation." For our part we do not suppose theso colonios would bo content with a more shadow of federation such as "Truth " proposes, but if a common purso is a sine qua non to ovon thnt arrangement, it will be much more so if we obtain that real federal union to which wo areontitled, and which would prove the surest guarantee of Britain's stability and progress. Tho colonist- aro by no means lagging, but are anticipating tho assumption of thoso rosponsibilitios. Before imperial federation can bo obtained, the Australasian colonies will, we feel certain, havo made ample provision for meeting tho third claim mentioned abovo, and when federal union is achieved, they will not begrudge tho othor two.

The Steamship Triumph.

Thr event, which was celobratod with fitting rejoicings by a largo body of citizens yesterday, is one in connection with which a moderate amount of "spread-eagleism" may bo pardonod. Thoro has bcon a fair share of this already over tho launching of the Triumph from the rocks at Tiri; but Mr Frußor deserves all the laurel wreaths that were figuratively placed upon his brow yes terday by representative public men. The Triumph has been a bad advertisement for the port of Auckland, and we have to thank Mr Fraser for changing it into a good ono. Even our nondescript dock has risen in ro- Eute through the ingenuity which was ex ibited in making it available for tho repair of a vessel of the length and tonnage of tho Triumph. The reputation of the port for shipbuilding in wood has long beon woll established, but tho repairs to the Triumph —or rather the rebuilding of the foro part of the vessel—will mako it known abroad that in iron as woll as in wood tho resources of Auckland for naval construction and re pair are. very considerable. It also gives an assuranco that the big dock at Calliope will notattract work which our engineering shops are unablo to execute. Perhaps tho greatest merit Mr Fraser can claim in connection with tho feat he has just completed is tho accuracy of his calculations of tho work to be done and toe measures necessary for its performance. From tho beginning to the end of an ex ceedingly difficult undertaking, which had been abandoned by experienced men; ho has not had to rctraco a single step in his plans for the salvage and repair of the steamship. Sho is as staunch as whon first launched by tlio builders, and should now find a ready purchaser or profitable trade. Mr Fraser will, we can hardly doubt, get something more substantial than compliments out of his enterprise, and he has well earned whatever pecuniary gain ho may mako by tho transaction.

Sources of Colonial Revenue.

Sojie interesting information regarding the sources of revenue in this colony is convoyed in a Parliamentary paper which has just been presented to the House of Representa tives. From this we find that the total amount collected from customs, stamps, land, property tax, beer tax, and territorial revenue for the financial year ending 31st March, 1884, was L 2.515.719, derived from the following sources :—

Customs.—Auckland, L 339.169 ; Tara naki, L 0.535 ; Wellington, L 238.472 ; Hawke's Bay, L 40,868; Nelson, L 52.585; Marlborough, L 7.158; Westland, L 48.314; Canterbury, L 222.688 ; Otago, L 441.025. Stamps.—Auckland, L 89.683; Taronaki, L 7.215; Wellington, L 07.948 ; Hawke's Bay, L 33.489; Nelson, L 13,614 ; Marl borough, L 5.580 ; Canterbury, L 98.707 ; Westland, L 8.116 ; Otago, L 101.761. Land.—Auckland, L 44.293; Taranaki, L 30.307; Wellington, L 13.128 : Hawke's Bay, L18,50G; Nolson, L 1.927; Marl borough, L 683; Canterbury, L37,1_4 ; Westland, L1.16G; Otago, L 85.375. Property Tax.—Auckland, L 35.147; Taranaki, £4,808; Wellington, L 41..41 ; Hawke's Bay, L 15.215; Nelson, L 9.053; Marlborough, L 5.304; Canterbury, L 70,53«; Westland, L 80 5; Otago, L 71.281. Beer Tax.—Auckland, L 13.629; Tara naki, L 726 ; Wellington, L 7.075 ; Hawke's Bay, L 2.371; Nelson, L 2.442; Marl borough, L 952; Canterbury, L 12,413; Westland, L 1.293; Otago, L 16.112. Territorial Kgvjuroß. — Auckland, L 2.078 ; Taranaki, L 65 2; Wellington, L73j Hawke's Bay, L 020; Nelson, L 23.924; Marlborough, L 9.878; Canterbury, L 50,135; Westland, L 761; Otago, LG6.493. Totals.—Otago, L 792.049; Auckland, L 504.001; Canterbury, L 497.559; Welling i ton, L 367,739; Hawke's Bay, Ll 10,970; Nelson, L 103.549; Westland, L 60.546; Taranaki, L 49.745; Marlborough, L 29.561. The contributions from the two chief divisions of toe colony are pretty fairly ap portioned—the North Island giving L 1,032,455, and the South Island L 1,483,264. Taking the population of toe colony at half-a-million, we find that three fifths are in the South Island and the re maining two-fifths in the North, which is just toe proportion in which revenue is con tributed. It will bo scon that taking Provincial Districts, Otago leads the way*

while Auckland, Canterbury, and Wellington follow in the order named. The European population of Canterbury is 13,000 in excess of that of Auckland, and its area of settled land is far greater than tho northern pro vince can snow. Auckland's much larger contribution to tho Customs rovenuo, there fore, can be attributed only in part to the native population ; the balance is due to a preponderance of o«v commercial operations over thoso of Canterbury. In fact, taking population and area of land available for settlement into account, Auckland contri butes more to the revenue than any other part of the colony.

A Noteworthy Mining Enterprise.

The statement presented at tho annual mooting of the Tokatea Gold-mining Company last week deserves a wider attention than it is likely to rcceivo by circulation in tho ordinary course among shareholders. We are continually hearing of tlio great public service performed by the Thames Pumping Association, and every public body that is approachable lias been appealed to for pecuniary assist ance. Without depreciating tlio claims of that important prospecting work, we think it should be pointed out how little has been done officially to aid prospecting on tho Coromnndol goldfield, and how much private enterprise has accomplished in an unostentatious way. Tho Tokatea tunnel, of which probably not one in every hundred of our readers lias ever heard, is the longest mining tunnel in New Zealand ; wo are doubtful whether there is n drivo equalling it in any Aus tralian mine. Its length, according to the report already quoted, is 2,051 feot. Originally started with tho object of cutting runs of gold that had been profitably worked higher up the hill, it is now being pushed on for the purpose of test ing nt a great depth tlio Big Roef of Coroinandel. According to survey, another 20 feet of driving should bring tho drive into this body of stone, and it will then bo known whether all tho vastexpendi turo on so gigantic an enterprise is thrown away, or whether tlio Coromnndol goldfiold is to entor upon an era of unprecedented prospoi'ity. The history of the work has been ono of continual disappointments. When tlio tunnel reached the point where the rich reef worked in tlio level abovo was expected to bring in a harvest of gold, tho run was found to havo been cutoff and the reef split up into a number of small stringers by the interposition of a band of hard stono. Dis couraged, but not dishenrtenod, tlio share holders paid up thoir calls promptly and resolved to go on. Although tho oiglith call without a dividend was mado this year, only £83 10s Gd of unpaid calls npponr on tlio Company's balance-sheet; tho un allotted and forfeited shares number only 1,007 out of 20,000; no other local company could givo an equal record of perseverance in tho pursuit of a mining enterprise. The Company and its tributes have obtained a good donl of gold in various parts of tho mino: 7S3ozs., value £2,107, wero banked this year. They havo opened up profitable oniploymcnt for labour ; instead of locking up the mineral arenoponcd by their tunnels, tlio directors have cut up tho whole mino into seventeen good tribute blocks, nino of which aro being worked with moderate success. Tho tunnel pasaeß almost from end to ond through ground of extraordinary hardnass. On its walls and roof myriads of glow-worms dis play thoir little lamps, emitting a light sufficient in places to read print or toll tlio timo by a watch. Centuries hence, unless volcanic action break it up, this tunnel will stand unshakon a monument to tho courage and pertinacity of tho pioneer miners of tho Coroinandel goldfield.

Tho Star of to-morrow ovor.ing will con sist of largo doublo number, containing continuation of talo, "Jenkins and Co., or tho Egotist," Random Shots by "Znmiol,' 1 " Vonnudyn's Fate, a Talo of Halloween," "How I (lot Promoted," "Dining upon Underclothing," " Rovelutionsofa Fashion able Tailor," " A Defiant Ruffian," " Battle with a Shark," " In a Phiguo-strickon City," "Tho Garden," Sporting, Stage, and Athletic Notes, Ac., &c

A reward of £5 is advertised for informa tion loading to tho conviction of tho person or porsons who, without authority, last night posted certain bills upon tho Star hoarding", defacing other billH, tho pro perty of this office.

Tho citizens of Auckland nro thirsty but honost. At the Triumph excursion yester day, though LICO worth of liquors was consumed,, it is gratifying to lenrn that there is not n sit%To silver spoon missiug.

There is a deal of fooling among many of tho mombers of tho Pakuranga Hunt Club over tho now water jump that has been mado in front of tlio grand stand. A most amusing skit on tho subjoct was on viow in Upton and Co'.'s window to-day, and at tracted a lot of attention.

Messrs Coxon nnd Jackson, architects and engineers, havo accepted tho tender of Mossrs Jickeil Bros, for tho removal and re-erection of promises at the Wostorn Springs for the Auckland Tallow und Manure Manufacturing Company (Limited).

At a mooting of labouring mon which was held this morning, Mr W. G. Garrard was appointed their delegate to servo upon the Eight Hours Demonstration Committee.

A firoman named Kelly, belonging to tho Rotomahana, met with an accident on board tho Triumph last evening. Ho was climb ing tho stokoholo ladder, whon ho fell and cut his head In two places. He was taken to Dr. Tennant's surgery, whore a few stitches were put in tho wounds, and then ho was conveyed homo in a cab.

A marriago that created considerable in terest in Parnell circles took place on Wednesday last. Wo refer to tho union in tho bonds of holy matrimony of Miss Frasor (sister of Mr Frasor, of Messrs Frasor and Tinne) to Mr David Talbott. Amongst tho wedding gifts was a Bolid silver tea service, presented by tho employees of Messrs McArthur and Co., where the bridegroom is employed.

To the Editor : Sir,—Will you allow mo to use your columns for the purpose of requesting tho mombors of the Orchestral Society to attend punctually to-night.— F. D. Fenton,

Tho Committeo .of tho Ponsonby Lawn Tennis Club have decided to open their new ground to-morrow afternoon, when all thoso desirous of joining nnd their frionds aro invited to attend.

Mr Thomas Bracken will delivor his popular, instructive, andentertnininglecture on tho " Triumph of Democracy and tho Power of tho Press" this evening, nt Abbot's Opera House, under the auspices of tho Auckland Liberal Association. Tho lecturer will rocito a number of illustrative poems bearing on tho subject, including "The Voice and tho Pen," "The Mudbury Penny Popgun," "The Obituary Poet," and others. The "tariff" is fixed nt million prices. Mr Bracken appears at tho North Shore on Monday, and at Otahuhu on Tuesday night.

There wa3 somo delay in getting a quorum for the ordinary meeting of tho City Council lastevening, most of tho " City Fathers" being on the s.s. Triumph, which did not reach' the wharf until a few minutes after six, the hour fixed for the meeting of the Council. When tho municipal picnickers arrived they went straight to tho Council Chambers, and took their places with their stay - at - home confreres. Immediately after the reading of the minutes, Cr. Aiokin said as many of toe Councillors had just returned from the Triumph trip, and had not had their toa, ho would move that after the urgent business^ had beon transacted the Council adjourn. Cr. La Rocho seconded. The Mayor stated that thoso gentlemen who had not had tea could havo a cup brought up to them. After the liberal manner tho P0""0'!1"1;9 nad been treated that day, thoy could not feel the want of edibles. The motion was negatived, •and tho hungry Councillors left the room en 'masse, presumably for the purposo of forti fying tho inner man.

Captain Burfoot, pf the Salvation Army, has hired a largp house in Upper Queen street, which )ie intends utilising as an accommodation house for indigent persons, and also as a temporary home for discharged , prisoners. It will bo opened next week, [ The Army aro doing a good work as dis- / pensers of charity, and in this respect, at j any rate, deserve the commendation and / hearty support of all, quite irrespective 0 f "doxy" and "ism," It has been sug gested to the worthy captain that his work of charity and mercy might be materially assisted were the fol lowing plan adopted:— Persons resid.- j ing in the city and suburbs who may^ require men for odd jobs, such as garden ing, etc., should bo invited to send their names, addresses, nature of work, etc., to the Salvation Army Barracks, where a list of such jobs could be kept, and men requir ing work might have access to this list say for a couple .of hours every day. Should Captain Burfoot see his way tor '.this, we trust'that his exertions wUI oe cordially seconded by those who are in a position to give employment. .. 4 , -'.

Miss Stuart, daughter of the Bishop of Waiapu, was driving a horse and buggy in Napier yesterday, whon the animal oolted oiid ran into $n hotel bar. Horse and ma chine were but little injured, and the lady oscapod with a shaking.

In our notice of the Art Exhibition yes terday the namo of tho winner of the bronze medal in Class A (New Zealand Flowers) was, owing to an error in the catalogue, misspelt. Miss Harriet Tripp (not Frfpp, as catalogued), of Ponsonby, was * the recipient; as also of a first prize for a hand painted fan on silk.

The Harbour Board has set apart a place as a yacht anchorage, and the boundaries of such anchorage are defined in an advertise ment which appears in another column.

The Auckland goods station will be closed to- morrow, in consequence of the Pakuranga Hunt Club Steeplechase.

Tho sorvico of song, "The Start in Life," was given in the Franklin Road school room on Wednesday evening, There was a good attendanco, and mucli gratification was manifested. The story was distinctly read by Mr Henry Field, and the associa tive melodies wero sung by the choir under tho conductorehip of Mr James Jenkin. The performance was very creditable throughout.

The annual meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is proceeding this afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce, under tho presidency of Mr .ustico Gillies. Tho balanco-shoet of the Socioty shows tho receipts for tho year to have been £232 lis lid, nnd tho cash balance in tho bank amounts to £41 18s 7d, There are 208 subscribing members of the Society. During the year the Inspector of the Society caused 21 summonses to be issued, and secured 17 convictions. He also issued 218 cautions.

Pheasants are becoming scarce in Hawko ~ Bay district, and the local sportsmen ro quest tho Acclimatisation Society to offer rewards for the destruction of wekas and hawks, and also to declare a close season for pheasants.

Mr F. Peltzer sends a letter re tho French Literary Society. The substance of it can be stated in a few words. It is to the offoct that our correspondent, and not Mr Villeval, was tho founder of the Society and the pro jector of tho conoerts. He further Bays that the Society has decreased by ono hundred members since he resigned tho secretaryship, and that its weekly meet ings havo become fortnightly, with an averago attendanco of four members and *a fraction.

Th 6 servico of song, " Christy's Old Organ," was given last evening in St. James's Hall, in connection with the Sun day-school Union. Tlio orchestra consisted of 200 voices—lo from each of the largo Sunday-schools—ond 9 instrumentalists. Mr C. Blomliold conducted, and WJr F. Hemus led tlio singers. The service of song was harmoniously rendered, and very satisfactory. Among tho vocalists espe cially noticeable was tho sweet solo by Miss Gribblo, "Mother's Lost Words." The quartotto, "Oh, Weary Nights of Pain," was givon by MisBOS Blackburn and Main and Messrs Rossor and Abel. Mr A. Wise man presided at the harmonium with his usual ability, and tho narrnt.ve was read by Thomas Buddie, Esq. Tho proceedings wero oponod and closed with prayer by trie Revs. R. Bavin and W. E. Rice. At to night's meeting at St. James' Hall addresses will bo delivered by tho Revs. J. S. Hill and W. S. Potter. Tho chair will be taken by F. Battley, Esq. Tho prizes won in tho recent Scripture Examination will be pre sented to the successful ones. A collection will be takon up to defray expenses.

The usual meeting of the Crown Lands Board was hold yesterday afternoon, Mr D. Tola (Chiof Commissioner) in tho chair. Present: Dr. Campbell and Joseph May, Esq. The business before tho Board was of an ordinary character. An applica tion from Pntutahi respecting offering land for salo was received, but o-joctioiis were raised as tho land showed signs of petroleum. The assistant Surveyor-General, however, had been consulted, and found that tho potroloum had been covered by a landslip, which would cost £5 to removo. Mr Auckland was prepared to givo that sum. Tho matter was ro tarred to Govemmont. It was agreed, on tlio Chief Surveyor's report, that tho To Puke block (2,503 acres) bo offered for salo on tbo deferred payment system at 30s and 20s per acre. Mr Tole introduced Mr C. D. Berry's application to transfer Lis interest in land to Mr J. E. Doyle, but tho Bank of New Zealand ob jected, and tlio application was referrod to tlio Crown law officer. Mr Bush, the Resident Magistrate at Opoliki, sent in a petition from a number of nntivo youths attending tho school do siring to leavo to cultivato a piece of land for the purposo of providing clothes out of tho profit of their united labour. The re quest was granted. Several miscellaneous applications for cutting timber, fencing, and othor purposes wero dealt with.

DECLINE OF MAN.-Ntm., Wmlukm. i>y«m*i», luiuiUticv. .exitul DeUHty, cvi«. by " W.lli'* ll_lt_ lujiu.tr. _t-rua|lil_ Kt'Uii.t.onio, rrouor . Co.. A. e-t., Auckland.

lii tho days whon provisions wero dear, it was a mutter of economy to get a feed on the cheap at a friend's houso, but since Katon has brought down the prices of all tablo requisites, and thus onabled people to etoro thoir larders at a low figure, there aro no good reasons why any one should "aponge"on their friend or neigh bour for a meal uninvited. At Eaton's Co operative Storos, Hobson-atrcot, the bOBt Butter, 8d per lb; Chotso, Od i Uitcon and Hauiß. from Id; Coffee. Is; Jams, Gd; Bcßt White Sugar, 3Jt_; a lOd Plug of Tobacco for Cd; naißins, sd; Sultana., id; Sardines, 5d per tin; I .mica, llbi for la; Dried Apples, libs for Is; a blend of Indian and China Tea for 1b 8d por lb, equal to anything purchased at 3i In Quoen-atreet.— [Advt.J

Tho attention of commission agents, col lectors, and others is called to an Important sa'o of bankrupt's book debts by tho Ofllclal Assignee. Particulars will bo found la another column.

Wo would draw attention to " Welles ley's" Consultation of intending investors, as the drawing will take placo early, and will bo open to ticket-holders.—[ADrrJ.

Mr Teutenborg, Crowther's Buildings, Wollesley-strcet. wUhcs to Inform tho Auok land public that ho has started making on hia premises tho grand household friend, the Ger man Extract of Soap. Laundresses who wish to nave labour should at oaco purchase a packet; known to bo tho best ever tried in the colonies. -[Advt.J

Pore Tea—For refreshing the weary, and cheering the social, pure Tea alone excels all other beverages. Try Row's pure blended Tea. la lOd per lb.—Uew'a General Grocery and Pro vision Stores, Victoria-Btreot.-[ADVT,)

Sewing Machines to hand.—D. S. Chambers,

SERIOUS STRIKE ON COASTAL STEAMERS.

Engineers, Firemen, and Seamen Do-

inand Increased Pay.

Some excitement and a good deal of incon venienco havo been caused to-day by an almost general striko amongst tho ongin cei'S, firemen, and seamen employed on coastal trading steamers. It commenced on t)ie s,B. Rowena. Thp articjes of this vessel woro completed yestorday, when Captain Scott desired the crew to re-ship. Thoy declined to do so unless allowed tho rates of wages adopted by tho Feder ated Seamen's Union. Their terms were not agreed to, and "accordingly All hands left the vessel. Anothor of the Northern Company's vessels—the lona— having in tho meantime come in from the Barrier, Captain McGregor, the managing director, decided that she should go in tho Kowenn's stead to Mercury Bay, Accord ingly cargo and passengers were shipped, but just as Captain Amodeo was about to leave with the vessol, the seampn and fire men struck. It was then impossible to got other men, so that the I.ona had to be detained, She remained at the wharf all day, but was expected to get away early in the evening. The .strike spread speedily to other vessels, in cluding the Kamo Coal Company's Waitaki, Messrs Fraser and Tinne's Rotomahana, Enterprise, and Anno Milbank, and the Northern Steamship Company's Macgregor. Tho Rotomahana was advertised to leave for Thames at 4 p.m., and the Waitaki and Macgregor for Whangarei at Bp. m. Efforts were being made to obtain sufficient men to enable each to perform top regular trjp, but the task was found a difficult one, and it ap peared doubtful if thoy would prove success ful. Betweensoand 60men ore'on strike, and it is by no moans an easy matter to replace them at a few hours' notice. Tho seamen on the yesapls named have been receiving £(j per mpnth, and they now demand an ad ditional i-1 per month, besides overtime at the rate of Is Qd per hour frpm 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Is per hour from 6 a.m, to 7 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. ; also that overtime be paid for all classes of work in any port, bay, or roadstead where cargo, is worked, except wprk necessary for the safety of the ship—washing decks and decorating ship on Sundays and public holidays, prior tp 8 a.m., to be exempt frpm overtime. The firemen have been paid'at the rate of £10 per month, which is £1 in advance of the rate required by the Union rules. They are, however, acting in conjunction with the seamen, and claim that the latter should be allowed £7 per month. So far the companies affected by the strike have stood firm in their deter mination to act independently in the matter, so that it is at present difficult to say how the '' strike "will be settled.

SPORTING NEWS.

The Pakuranga Hunt Club Meeting.

To-mokkow (Saturday) afternoon will wit ness the over enjoyable annual race meeting of the Pakuranga Hunt Club, and as there is every probability of splendid weather, a large crowd is sure to journey to Ellerslie. The Club have done nil in their power to make the afternoon's amusement pass off successfully, and -special trains will leave tho Auckland Railway Station at 12 noon, 12.30, 1.5, 1.40, 2, and 2.20 p.m , returning at 0.15 and 5.30 p.m. Tho country over which' the steeplechases arc to be run is very stiff, and includes a now water-jump in front of the grand stand, so that tho capabilities of the "gentleman riders " will bo severely tested. The follow ing are the names of thoso engaged in the Hunt Cup, the principal event of the after noon : — HorßO. Weight. RWor. St. lb. Lone Hand 13 0 .. Mr H. Linnall . Sunray .. .. 12 10 .. MrF.Yongo. Sir Garnet .. .. 12 8 .. Mr T. Whcwell. Jed water .. .. 12 C .. Mr 11. Smith. King 12 8 .. — Fly .. 12 0 Mr E. Laxon. King Don .. .. 12 1 .. MrF. Uurtt. Tidal Wave .. 12 0 .. Mr W. Laxon Topthorn .. .. 11 12 .. Mr J. Chad wick. Artist 11 7 .. Mr 11. Tonka. Chioftain .. .. 11 7 .. Mr K. O'Korke. . The race is certainly a very open oho, but after carefully considoring tho matter I have decided to givo my voto to Fly, ami it is my opinion that whatever boits old Habkaway in tho Mombera' Hurdles will win, as he is a sure jumper, and with tho exception of Lone Hand, has more foot than his opponents. Corrigan has been scratched for all engagements at the meeting. Fly continues to be favourite for the Hunt Cup at 4 to 1, while inquiries have been made during the day for Topthorn. HIITONA.

Ferryman, Landsborough, and Fernlea havo boon scratched for the Melbourne Cup. ________________

DEATH OF ONE OF CHIARINI'S LIONS.

(BY teleorai'h—press association.)

Nameii, this day. One of the five performing lions of Chiarini's Circus died last night from inflammation of the lungs. The five had been bought by Signor Chiarini from Mr Cooper for £1,500 and Mr Cooper had bought them at the auction sale of Myer's Managerie for cloven hundred guineas. Signor Chiarini refused to sell tho carcase, but presented it to Baker's Museum, Waipawa, as a memento of his visit to Napier. The Circus, which has been a wonderful success during its stay here, leaves to-day for Lyttelton.

WOODWARD'S JAPANESE TROUPE.

Woodward's Japancs. Troupo, which recently arrived hero, opens at. tho Theatre Royal on Saturday night in an entertain ment comprising difficult foats of a varied character. The Japanese are fivo in num ber, and aro all new to Auckland, and they aro accompanied by It. Matthews, styled "champion acrobatic, uong, and dance artist; Master James Grcenhall, " tho infant wonder," and tho Kenno Brothers, American gymnasts. The programme will include feats of tumbling and balancing, dancing, singing, etc., and will probably prove of a very entertaining character.

MINING NEWS.

(BY TELEORAIMI.— HIESH ASSOCIATION.)

Thames, this day. Moanataiari.—Since last general retorting the manager has lodged 13ozs. 12dwta of gold obtained from 20 tons of quartz. Whito, tributor, crushed 4 tons for 12ozs ( fklwts., and Kneobonc's crushing realised G_OZB,

MnAh'ATAiARi Extended.— The manager has been directed to discontinue sinking operations, and will open nut tho level at a depth of 175 foot. Gold Returns.—The following returns from Waiorongomui district have been banked:—Now Find, 372 trucks, 3900z5. j Colonist, 207 tracks, 189Jozs. ; Canadian, 139 trucks, 75ozs. 4dwts. ; May Queen, 8 trucks, 43ozs. Bdwts.; Premier,. 20 trucks, 12oze. Cdwts ; tailings, Sozs. lldwts.

TE AROHA.

Te Aroha, this day,

Much satisfaction has been expressed nt the vory excellent return from the Welcome (Hayes and party) tributors this week, viz., 22ozs. retorted gold from 3 tons. Taken in' conjunction with the recent splendid re turns from toe May Queen, it speaks well for the resources of this goldfield.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Bcforo Messrs Baberand Prime, Justices.) Dkunk.—Alox. Mct'rao. .8 and costs.

Unattended.—Wm. H. Trewin was ohargod with leaving hlB horso and cab unattended in Wakellold-atruet on the Ith inst.—Fined 5s and costs.

Alleohd Adulteration ok Tea.—William 11. Dumpier was charged that he did. on tho 11th August, oomniita broach of the Food Adul teration Prevention Act, by selling as an un adulterated article food to Edward Woolilold, to wit, tea, which was adulterated at tho time of such sale.—Mr Napier appeared in defonce, and pleaded not guilty .—Mr cotter appeared for tho prosecution, fully opened the caso, and re ferred tho Bench to several clauses of tlio Act, and to the amendments thereof. The object of this proceeding was not to accuse Mr Dumpier of adultoratins thl. tea himself, but what ho wished to impress upon Mr Dampier and othor dealer, was that ho and others must not sell articles ot food unless thoy are equal in strength. quality, and weight to the requirements of the Bchedulo of the Act. and to the section which shpws that it is Imperative upon dealers to see that such articles of food are in accord ance with the spirit of the Act, If Mr Dampior sella an article of food, composed of vegetable matter or what not, ho must not sell 'such artlole for tea. The article Bliould not bo aold a8 an unadulterated article but should bo de stroy cd.—Edward Woolilold deposed that he was tho appointed Inspector of Food under the Adulteration Act of 1880. He went to Mr Danipier'B Bhop in August, and asked for otic pound of tea. He was supplied by a boy (now in Courtl, and paid 3d for It. He informed tho boy that ho wanted tho tea for analysa tlon, and offered tho boy a portion of the lea from the pound. Tho boy repliod that there was no necessity for that, as ho had plenty more in the Bhop. He (Mr Woolfleid) took it to Mr Pond, the nnals_t, just as ho rocoived it. and fhe packet was duly seah-d. He laid tho com plaint in accordance with his duty as Inspector. —To Mr Napier: Ho said. " I see you aro adver tising tea at 3d per lb; let mo havo a pound of it." The boy said ho did not think it very good, and rcconimonded somo at Is 6d per lb. Ho bought half a pound, Mr Pond has tho result of tho analysis.— John T. Beale doposcd that he was In Mr Dam pier, employ. He remembered Belling the toa to Mr Wooltleld: ho Bold it for Mr Dampior.- To Mr Napier: To _ Mr Woolilold that he could not reconimond the cheap tea, but that the Is Cd tea waa good. The gentlomau said he must havo the lower-priced tea. Tho tea was sold in tho same stato aa when brought in. Did'not' proaß i-e sale, but rocommonded the higher class When he was doing up the tea Mr Woolilold told him what he wanted it for.—To Mr Cotter : It had been at the back of tho shop since April. The tea was advertised. " Tea, 3d per lb, which I do not rocpmm.ond." This was in the Evening Star.—To tho Benoh: He took Is for tho parcel.—Jamoa A. Pond, duly ap pointed Public Analyst, doposed to examining tho samplea brought to him by Mr VVoolllo'd, and handingihcrosulttothatofliccr; the toa was very much decomposed, contained leaves foreign to tea. and a considerable Quantity of sand; the better sample wasjustunder the standard, and, being so near, he passod It; the lower samplo is not nt for human fopd.—To Mr Napier: The majority of tho leaves "were tea; the sand ho classed with tho mineral matter; the infusion of sand, he should say, was doaigncdly dono. In all teas sand will be found in small quantities owing to oxtraueous duet. All decomposed vegetable matter is nnflt for human food because, its'.tondenoy is to cause diarroehoa — This being Jho case, Mr Napier ad dressed the Bench in defence.—Mr Cotter said hp would admit that Mr Dampicr had nothing to do with tho ad .Iteration.—Mr Dampier deposed that be was in the habit of purchasing job lota at auction, but in no instance had he adulterated anything that ho bought Always retailed goods in the condition they woro in when purchased. In the present in stance, a person complained of the cheap tea, and he ordered hiß assistant to aelinomorc of it —Wm. Joseph Olivir, assistant, told Johnny not to recommend tho " threepenny " to the gentle man. Mr Dampior told him not to recommend it; thq tea was "fusty."-Frederick Poarco, clerk to Mespra Cochrane, deposed to Bell ing tho tea to Mr Dampier on the Ist April. —Mr Sibbin, auctioneer, affirmed. Consid ered the tea in quoßtton was useless—The Bench took considerable pains in coming to a right conclusion, and were of opinion that defendant had sold the tea, but, without wilfully intending to deceive. The fine would be 20s costs £5 9s 6d.—Mr Napier gave notice of hia intention to appeal against this decision on a question of law. This jyas all the businoas.

THE TRIUMPH.

A Successful Trial Trip,

The trial trip of tho b.s.. Triunjph, which took place yesterday, proved most success ful, and showed that Mr Fraser's skill and energy in floating what was once considered almost a doomed ship has been amply repaid. The steamer left Queen-street Wharf at 11.15 a.m., and went down the harbour at full speed with a nice fresh .breeze The weather was all that could be desired, and the vessel proved most sea worthy. Shortly after tho North Head had been rounded, the steamer was stopped for fifteen or twenty minutes to permit her bearings to cool, but, otherwise everything worked as smoothly as could have been desired. Her speed was estimated at about 12 knots. Tlio company on board numbered nearly 400, and included all classes. Amongst those on board were the Maori King Tawhiao and several of his followers, several of the clergy, and a very large number of city merchants, representatives of the Harbour Board, City Council, nnd other public bodies. Tlio steamer was in charge of Captain Burgess, Chief Harbour master, and Captain Alex.. Farquhar, the latter having been connected with her since her rescue from tho rooks at Tiritiii, whilst Captain Moore acted in the capacity of chief officer, with Mr Seurlo as assistant. The engine-room was under tho charge of Mr J. Baird, Mr R. McKay acted ns second engineer, while Mr T. Bach was also present assisting. The steamer pro ceeded out of the harbour as far as Kawau, the scene of the wreck being passed closely and inspected with considerable in terest. A capital luncheon was provided in the steamer's 'tween decks, and all on board were attended to in a most unexceptional manner. On the voyage homewards the company assembled in tho cabin. His Worship tho Mayor occupied the chair, nnd the Roy. 1). Bruce tho vice-chair. After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts had been honoured,

Tho Vice-Chairman proposed "Tho Army, Navy and Volunteers," and Major Green, Captain Tilly, and Major Murray responded.

Mr John Chambers proposed " The Mayor and City Council of Auckland." The Mayor and Councillor Crowther responded. Mr J. Brown proposed "The Auckland Harbour Board," and Mr Graves Aickin re sponded.

Mr Consul Griffin proposed "The Chamber of Commerce." This body, he said, had to watch over tho commercial in terests of tho port, which were very great. The shipbuilding industry of hie own coun try was the foundation of its greatness, and this city had developed the largest ship building industry in tho colony. Sho could also raise wrecked ships and float them, as they all knew. Ho had been charged with praising Auckland unduly at the expense of the other cities of tho colony; but he drew attention to the fact that they all might be great, but that there were different kinds of greatness, and he con sidered that Auckland had before her a great maritime future. Mr John Reid responded. Tlio Mayor proposed " The Hoalth of Mr Nancarrow, Chief Inspector of Machinery for tho Government of New Zealand." Mr Nancarrow responded. He referred to his long connection with steamships, of which fully 220 vessels, were now registered in tho colony, and then wont on to speak of Mr Fraser's connection with the Triumph. Mr Fraser had provided himself a man of pluck nnd indomitable perseverance. Ho was, moreover, remarkable for his honesty and his integrity. It was men like Mr Fraser who would mako this a groat coun try. Tho Triumph was a specimen of his ability, and that vessel was now working as well as could be exported. In short, he found Mr Fraser a "brick." (Great ap plause.)

The Mayor proposed "The Health of Our Host, Our friend, Our Enterprising Fellow Citizen,Mr George Frasor." (Applause). He felt that ho could not do justice to this toast. Mr Fraser's action in connection with tho Triumph was from tho first a speculative one. Tho task which Mr Fraser had ac complished required a man of unusual energy nnd enterprise. After many efforts ho had succeeded in floating tho vessol off the rocks at Tiritiri. Ho called for three cheers for botli Mr Fraser senior and Mr Fraser junior, which were heartily responded to.

M r Frasor, senior, roso to respond amidst tromendous applause. He said lie had not so much backwardness abaut taking tho vessel off the rocks as ho had in addressing such a large assembly. Ho had looked woll at the whole tiling before ho started. He found tho ship to bo a good substantial vessel, well put together, and well worth looking after. He also considered whether he would be able to do anything witli the vessel in tho event of hor being floated off. Captain Brotherton, late master ot the Triumph, had informed him that tho vessel could be lightened so as to draw 13ft aft and 18ft forward. Ho (Mr Fraser) know the depth of water in the sill of tho Auck land Dock, and he knew that it would take tho vessel in. Had this not been-so, he would not have attempted to float tho vessel, because the expense of docking her anywhere else would have amounted to all she was worth. Every body knew how well the work had pro grossed. He had been congratulated on all sides, and ho felt thankful to everyone for their good wishes. (Cheers.) Indeed, the interest manifested by tho citizens of Auok land in the work generally made him feel that ho was doing a national gotid. Ho spoke in most flattering terms of the ser vices rendered by Captain Alex. Farquhar and Mr D. Gouk in bringing the vessel safely into Auckland. They had stuck to her in times of great peril and difficulty, and he could not say too much for the way 'in which they had acted. (Cheers.) After the ship had been got into Auckland, he was indebted to the Harbour Board for kindly making concessions in connection with the docking of tho vessol—concessions which lie would never forget. It was also right that ho should express thankfulness to tho builders of tho vessel, who had prepared and sent out the necessary parts for repairs, so that they went together well. Ho thanked all very kindly for the manner in which thoy had drunk thp toast.

Mr Fraspr prpppsed 't The Health of Cap tain Farquhar and Mr D. Gouk." Mr I). Gouk responded. There wero loud calls for "Captain Farquhar," but he wa's unable to leuvc tho deck at that particular moment.

Mr Cotter proposed "The Health of Mr Goorgo Fraser junior," who, lie said, had-so efficiently aided his father i„ carrying out the highly important work in connection with repairs to tho Triumph. Mr Fraser suitably responded.

Othpr toasts, inplutling "Tho Clergy^" "The Press," and "Tho Ladies," were also drunk.

The Triumph was berthed alongside of Queen-stroet Wharf at 0.30 p.m.,' when the company dispersed, after giving three hearty cheers for Mr Fraser.

SUPREME COURT.-Yesterday (Concluded).

(Before Hia Honor Mr Jußtico Gillies.) Assignee's Expenses in Unrealised Estatks.-Mi- Cave asked for His Honor's ruling upon a matter in respect to which tho Act was vague, viz., if, in estates containing no assets, but where payments were mado to creditors by the ban It m pjt's friends, the Assignee could charge hia commission under the second schedule upon such payments. The Act merely provided for the commission being' charged upon the realised assets, but there wero many caeo. having no assets, but in which, nevertheless, paymonts were made to tho crp;litdrß either in full or by way of composition. Moss's caap waa one in point.—Hia Honor said thatin overy such case ho would bo prepared to mako an order for commission at the rate speei lled by the Act, upon the ampunt paid to the creditors of estates wherein there were no assets tp b^'realised. Tho application for such an order should bo mado at the timo when the Court waa asked either to annul tho bankruptcy or dis charge the bankrupt. The Court then rose.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(BY T_L_QRAPH.-SPKCIAL RKPORTKR)

Wellington, this day. School Committee Bill Passed. Mit Steward's School Committee Election Bill gave rise to somo discussion in the House last night before it passed the third reading. The Premier approved of the principle of female franchise embodied in the bill, and ho thought it should also be ex tended to the election of Licensing Com mittees. MrDownieStcwartmadean attack on tho secular system of education, Mr Shrimski moved an amendment shelving the bill, but it was lost on division by 38 to 37, nnd the bill was read a thiri time and passed.

Other Bills Advanced,

Private members managed-to get quite a number of their bills advanced during yesterday's sitting, which was their weekly tield day. The following bills were read a third time and passed:—False Notices of Births, Marriages and Deaths, Municipal Corporations, and Printers and Newspaper Registration. The Registration of Dogs Bill was conr sidered in committee. Sections 2 and 3, fixing the fees at 10s, and giving County Councils power to charge unlimited fees, were expunged. Sir George Grey withdrew the Gold Duty Abolition Bill, on the assurance of tho Premier that Government intended to carry out during the recess the promise to have the duty abolished within a certain time.

The Cruelty to Animals Bill and the bill extending the franchise to the Armed. Constabulary were read a second time, and the House rose at 12.40.

The Railway Debate and the Public

Works Statement.

The Public Works Statement will not be brought down to-night, unless the question of tho North Island railway route is settled at tho afterncon sitting. It is understood that if a satisfactory answer is given to Mr Samuel's question respecting tlio survey of a branch line to connect with Taranaki, tlio opposition to to the central route will be withdrawn.

Disfranchisement of Wellington,

The Wellington " Post" is very severe on the Parliamentary representatives of its oaii district. It says:—" Wo believe that it would be far better for Wellington that it should be disfranchised rather than be represented by members of tho Hutchison, Newman, and Pharazyn type, who make themselves so personally obnoxious that Wellington interests undoubtedly suffer greatly by their presence in Parliament.

North Island Railway In Danger.

Feeling is gaining ground amongst some of the Auckland members that if the rail way route is not decided upon this after noon, the result will be that the question will be shelved altogether this session. This is more likely to bo the case if the Southern mon lose their East and West Coastand Nelson railway. A peculiar spirit is being manifested by some Sou tberners.and it is not tho most unlikely tiling in tho world that they would adopt this form of re taliation. The position is such that several previous supporters of the Stratford route are likely to vote for tho central line, while the fear of jeopardising tho immediate con struction of tlio lino has induced Mr W. J. Hurst to withdraw a " pair " which he had arranged for on behalf of the Stratford route.

Defences of tho Colony.

In asking tho Government yesterday if they would have tho lecture recently delivered by His Excellency the Governor printed in pamphlet form, Mr T. Thomp son said tho report published in tho papers was not a correct ono. - *""-;> Mr Tole replied that it is the intention of tho Government to have the lecture printed iv pamphlet form and forwarded to public libraries and reading rooms.

Opposition to the Insurance BUI,

It is understood that thoro will be a great deal of opposition to the Government Insur; ance Bill in the Upper House, and that it will either be considerably amended or thrown out altogether. Une of the chief objections to it is that tho control is com pletely removed from Parliament, and that salaries and payments would no longer appear on tho Estimates. Members of the Houso might accept positions under the bill without bringing themselves within the operation of the Disqualification Act, and a corrupt Treasurer might thus make the department a great political power, as' emoluments would be exchanged for votes, > and an immense amount of jobbery be per petrated. Thoso clauses aro giving rise to. a great deal of talk.

The Trunk Railway Debate.

Tho "Post" in its last evening's issue says : "The Auckland and Taranakimem. hers, backed up by Mr Montgomery, seem determined to make a gallant fight for the Stratford route for the North Island truulr. railway; but the feeling of the House is evidently against thepjj and we think they might very well have saved time by allow ing tho debate to close last night. As it is, we suppose they will occupy the greater portion of to-morrow's sitting in speaking to their constituents."

The Costley Bequests, I understand that Captain W. C. Daldy has made satisfactory arrangements with Government in reference to moneys payable for Costley bequests, and also money due to Auckland Hospital. Mr Peacock has been moving in this matter in conjunction with Captain Daldy. ,

The Fublio Works Statement.

It was understood early yesterday that the Public Works Statement would be do? livered next week. 'Pressure was, howeverj brought to bear on Government by South* { era members to hasten tho delivery of the Statement in view of their early departure, nnd they wero so far successful, for Jastf night it was understood that the Statement was to be delivered to-night at 7.30. ', -1; f Mr Sntnuel intends to as|c Governm.nl; torday whether, in the event pf' the central line being- adopted, they will during the recess hijve a survey made ef tho best routp to ronnpet TaruriaWt with the proposed line. I am told on gopd' authority that this branch line would cost abput L7OQ t OfXL and would hitve to run from Te Kiiiti, but" would open up a great deal of'fine land. Qn the samo authority I am informed that Hawke's Bay could bo connected with the' central lino by a branch running about 7§ miles from Hastings.

Timber for Railway Sleeper?. '.' Speaking in thojjousp yesterday in reply to Mr Bradshaw, as tp whether red and white pine crecspted sleepers instead ef im ported timber would be used on the rail ways, the Minister of Public Works said that in 1882 a trial had been made of those; sleepers, but rimu, miro,iand birch had been selected. So far no complaints had been received against them, and the Rail way Department woiild consider' the ad? visibility of furthor utilising that kind of sleeper. . '

Mr J. T. Fisher, member for Wellington South, took his sent in' the House again yesterday afternoon, and was warmly c6i^: gratulated by members. Ho was danger ously ill some two months ago, and has re cently been staying at Nelson for tho benefit of his health. ' ,7r

T_e Kamo-Kawalcawa Railway.

Respecting the stnteinent that secret in fluences havo been at work to thwart Mr Hobbs in his efforts to' obtain the Kawa' kawa-Kamo railway, Mr Hurst informs jne that tho paragraph is not sufficiently to the point. Ho claims that he for ono has been using all the force hp could bring to bear (apd not secrotly) to thwart Mr Hobbs, and says it is monstrous to think a member should seek tho construction of a line prac tically commencing nowhere apd ending nowhere, when tho extension should really be northwards from Helensville. Hp adds that this extension would open a great deal of country besides valuable bush in Kau kapakapa and Makarau. Mr Mitchelson interviewed the Premier yesterday relative to the Kawakawa-Kamo line,' but he'de clined to state the intentions of the Govern ment until the Public Works Statoinent came down.

following information was elicited from Ministers in reply to questions yester day :—By Mr Thompson—That it is the intention of Government to have the matter of Hodge's claim inquired into. By' Mr Seddon—That Government did not see its way to havo tho Telephone Exchange opened on Sundays. By Mr Brown—That information respecting the book to be written by Mr Gisbbrne would be given at next sitting.

Suggested Land Bank.

In the House yesterday Mr Macandrew gave noticp tp ask Government if they will consider the advisability of establishing a land bank for the piirp.se of making ad vances to settlers.-'- '- • '• ? -

Petitions Committee's Report. The Petitions Committee have decided that Peter Dempsey, who had carbolic acid instead of medicine administered to him in Wellington Hospital, has no claim. They also decline to recommend the Government to make streets on the Thorndon reclama tion No Auckland, petitions have been dealt with this week.

TOE AUCKLAND EVENING 'STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24/ 1884.



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