SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

iirpn K.irpnn ( This Evening, 0.31 HIGH W A lfi.lt - ( To . lllor , ow doming, i, | BUNSET.-Thia Evening, 6.0 BUNKISK.-To-morrow Morning. 3.21 MOON'S AGE.-Now Moon, 19th 0.12 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

YESTERDAY. Maria Virginia, brigantino, Law, from New castle Naiad, brig, Walters, from Newcastle TO-DAY. Mailo, schooner, Brown, from Whangaroa Manapouri, 8.5., Logan, from the South

EXPORTS.

DEPARTURES. SATURDAY EVENING

•Waitaki, 8.5., Crawford, for U'hangarei.

YESTERDAY, Adi C. Owen, brigantine, Dixon. for Rarotonga Uisborue, schooner, Skinner, tor Gi A«ornc Camillc, brigantinc, Helacson. for Kaipari Ohristino, schooner. Kvanscn, for Russell Notero, barque, Smith, for Sydney Fanny Kelly, ketch, Williams, for Mongoimi • Reward, schooner, Collys, for Mongoimi

IMPORTS.

Per Maria Virginia—3S3 tons coal. Per Naiad—397 tons coal. (1 tons boncunat, 2.7G0 spoksis, 2(w felloes, 20 bullock yekes.

Jnwaitk Coastwise.—Hzcttc, from Thames, with iti.OiOft. timber; Ucoan, from Whangaroi, with 59 toiis coal; t'oraliu, from Coromandol, in ballast.

Ootwards CoASTWISR-Liaette, for Thames: CoraUe, for Whangarei.

The barqve Antarcs proceeds from hero to Lyttelton. Slio entered outwards at theCusttms to-day.

The B.s. Thomas Russell left fiiaborne for Auckland at r.oon on Sunday, and will probably arrive late this evening.

Tho brigantine which anchored in tho channel on Saturday was the Maria Virginia, which came up haroqur on Sunday. She left New castle on Sept. zl).

The brig Naiad arrived from Newcastle yesterday after ft 14 days passage.

The new three-masted schooner Maile, built by Messrs Lane and Brown, of Whangaroa, for Messrs McArthur aud C0.,0f Auckland, arrived in harbour with a cargo of timber this morning A lengthy description of this fine vessel ap peared in a recent issue of tun Star,

The throc-inaated schooner Eleanor Vernon (Berry) arrived at Port Chalmers from New York on Saturday, with SOd tons of cargo, one third of which is for Dunedin and the balanco for Auckland. The passago occupied 101 days and moderate weather generally prevailed.

The ship Marlborough, which arrived nt Port Chalmers on Saturday, and made the pasaago from I/jndon in 81 days, met very Fcvera weather m thoi Southern Ocean. She had her mainyard carried away in n heavy southwest galo on September 21, and on October—latitudo i'SJO south, longitudo 139 cast-took a heavy north gale, which freshoncd nnd veered wostorly, attended by a tremendous sea. At 10 a.m. on the sth ahcavyeea broke on boaul, and tho gig was smashed and the poop ladders, and considerable damage was done about the deck. It started the doora of the deck-houses, aud Wiishcd uvuy a quantity of acids storod on top of tho deck liouscs.

Tho s.s. Mannpouri, from Melbourne, via llobart and Southern ports, arrived at noon to day. Loft Melbourne on 30th ult.. culled at Hsbart on 2nd inst., sailing thence on same dato for Blnirnt CIO p.m., and arriving at an.m.; oUicdatPort Chalnicr.3 on 7th, Lyttelton 9th, Wellington 10th, Napier llth, and Gisbornc on 12th, taking her departure frein the lattor port tor Auckland nt 10.30 a.m. tame day, and arriv ing nil above. Passengers :—Saloon: Mcsriames Short. Wall, Harris. Winchcomb>, Misses Mursdcn, ChisJiolm, Halto.ir, Ryan, Closo, Har ding, Lambin. Rev. W. J. Ilabcns, Rev. Mr Burrows, Dr Warren, JudgeMacdonald, Mcesrs Morsden, W. Stock, Hisliop, Foldi, Niccoll, Kelly, Whitcombo, Franks. Drodio. Porter, Ilioh, Harding, Closo, Fan-ell, Bailey, McNirfl, Uloomflold, Hill, Carlyon, Spencer, Wattie, J. Berry, Jnhnston, Kddio, F. G. Walker, Tukau pu»a. Master Tucker, and 31 stotrage. We aro indebted to Mr Chas. 11. Hudson, purser, for press parcel.i, &c,

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington. thi3 day.—Arrived, at 11 p.m. lnatnight: Union S.S. Co.'a Wnkatipu, from Sydney".

(Received Oct. 13-1.10 p.m.)

MKfcBOrr.NE, tins day.— Armed, this morn in';: P. and O. steamship Paramatta, with Suez mail.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails will Close as under i—

This Dat. For Thamop, per Enterprise at iM>m. For KussoU, Kawakawd. Wangsroa, Mongomii Hokianga, etc., per Glenolg, at 5 p.m. For Tauranga, Ohinomutu, and Opotikl, per Wellington, at 5 n.m. For Whitiangi, Upper Mill, and Talma, per Rowena, at S p.m.

Tuesday, llth inst.

For Watorford, Tauranga, etc., via Thames, por Kotomuliana, at 8 n.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 8.30 a m. For Waiwcra, Kawau, Omaha, Mnt.ikuna, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, lit 10 a.m. Per s.e. Australia, ns follows :—

For Navigators Islands, Sandwich Islands. United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central, and South Araerioa, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continont of Europe, at 1 p.m. For Money ordcrß, registered letters nnd newspapers, at 11.30 a.m. Lato letters, bearing an extra feo of shc penco in addition to tho postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the 6tearaer up to the time of sailing. This mail will bo duo in London on Satur day. November 22. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, por Rotorua, at 1 p.m. For Gisborno and Southern Ports, per Southern Cross, at 1 p.m. For Napier, Lyttelton, etc, per Omaporc, at 1

p.m. For Russell Kawakawa, and Opua, per Mana-

pouri, at 1 p.m. For Whimgarei Heads, Parua. Waipu, Whan garei, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Macgregor, at 5 p.m. For Mangawai and Kaiwaka, por Ruby, at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Isih inst. For Gisborno, per Thomas Russoll, at I p.m. S. B. BIS!?, Chief Postmaster, Chief Post-ofllco. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

OCTOI3KR 13, 1881.

Abbott's Opera House—" Under the Pasliglit, 7.15 p.m.

Chiarini'R Grand Circus nnd Mcnagorie.— Benefit of the Faust Family, 7 p.m.

Franklin I!o>d—Magic Lantern, Exhibition of A'iews of Palestine, etc.; Rev. J. S. Hill, 7.30 p.m.

Auckland Lodge of A. O. Dniids, 7.30 p.m. Working Men's Club—Operative Bootmakers' General Meeting, S p.m.

MectiiiK of Old Blues (Christchurch Boys), Jrr Dcnncs's, 7.30 p.m. Auckland ParUamentary Union, 7 p.m. Rcmuora Hall—Comedy and Burlcsquo Kn tertninment, 8 p.m.

Notices to Correspondents.

Onk Who Pays EvKRV Qiarteu.—lf youlodgo a complaint with Inspector Qoldic, your griovance will, we havo little doubt, bo speed ily rectified.

Births.

J,.\u;u.-un ucMuci-13, lssi, at her residence, Karangnhopo Koad Newton, tho wife of William Laird of a daughter. LEWIS.-011 Bth October, ai Sulthurst. t'ttm lu'idKC the wife of T. I!. Lewis of a daughter. NATHAN.-On Octobor 12, at Syninnds-strcct' the wife of Arthur 11. Natlian of a son.

Deaths.

BOUBFIELD.-On the 10th October, 1881, at Onehunßa, Auckland, N.Z., John Howo Uoua-

ileld; nged 59. HARRIS.—At Qnehungft, on the 12th Octoberl Capt. G. B. Harris; aged 27. The funeral will loavo his residence at half past three on Wednoiday afternoon. GRADY.—On October 13th, at his residence, Exmoulh-strcct, John Grady, laic of the 18th Royal Irish ; aKcd 51. The funeral will leave his lata reaidenco on Wednesday, 15th Oct., at 3 p.m. Fricuds are respectfully invited to attend. MoPEAK.-On the 12th October, 1861, at the roidor.ee of her son-in-law, 11. J. l^jdßC. New ton Houd, irnry McPcak. formerly airs Joseph Locke ; awed 52 years. Deeply regretted. The funeral will take place to-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon. 11th October, leaving late residence at 3 o'clock. Friends please accept thfa invitation.

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

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 1831.

For the canse that lacks assistance, for tho wrong that noeds roslstAßMi For the future In tho distance. And tUo geod that wo can do.

A report that Sir Dillon Bell has resolved to decline the invitation given by the Government. for_ an extended term as Agent-General reaches us to" day in a rather roundabout way. Still there is so much of probability about it that we incline to give the story credence. The Agent-General cannot be counted among the admirers of the present Colonial Treasurer. He tele graphed to Major Atkinson congratu lating him upon his victory over tha Stout-Vogel Government, and announc ing that the publication of the news in P^ngland caused Jsew Zealand deben tures to rise in value on the Stock Exchange. The question was asked in the House whether this telegram hud been paid for out of Sir Dillon Bell's private purse or was charged to the public account. Major Atkinson's action in re-appointing the Agent- General for a second term of two years before his first period of office had ex pired was sharply criticised, but it found so cordial an apologist in Sir -Julius Vogel that nothing more could be said about it. If the Government hoped by their display of generosity to earn the goodwill and assistance of the Agent- General, they would seem to have been mistaken. His refusal to retain the office implies a disinclination to undertake any responsibility in furtherance of the new Treasurer's financial schemes. The Agent-General of a borrowing colony discharges very responsible and delicate duties. New Zealand has been fortunate in having men of ability to represent her, not the least among them being the present holder of the office. Sir Dillon Bell's talents, indeed, received special recognition at the hands of the other Agents-General from the Australasian colonies during their recent negotiations with Earl Derby. His retirement, although it gives the new Government the patronage of one of the most im portant posts in the gift of the colony may embarass them a little in their loan negotiations. It will, however, furnish an excellent excuse for the financial mission to England which the Colonial Treasurer is almost certain to take soon after the close of the session.

[Since the foregoing was in type, a telegram from Wellington has been received stating that the Government have not yet been officially notified of Sir Dillon Bell's resignation.]

North Island Trunk Railway.

The Auckland and Taranaki membera of Parliament are evidently alive to tho in terest that is felt here in the question of route. Our reporter advises us today that a meeting was held this morning to con sider the subject, and energetic measures aro being taken to represent the claim.1! of Auok land'and Taranaki to union by rail. From the spirit manifested at tho meeting, there ia good assurance that our members will act judiciously and not dofcat the work altogether, by resorting to purely obstructive tactics. It is now certain that nothing can be gained by delaying a settlement, and shelving the question means that Auckland will bo cut completely out of the public works undertakings for another year, and possibly longer. Our members should make their protests against the isolation of Auckland from Taranaki emphatic and unanimous, and then allow the line to go on. The resolution adopted by the Chamber of Commerce this after* noon, will assist our representatives in deciding that this ia now "the wish of the Auckland people.

England and New Guinea.

Aftep an arduous struggle, in whioh onergy and perseverance were pitted against inertia and red tape, the British executive power has been moved in the matter of annexa tion of unclaimed islands in the South Pacific. The command issued to Commo dore Erskine to jjroclaiui a British pro tectorate over thoiie parts of New Guinea not occupied by Holland is the first active step towards the realisation of the desires

of the Australasian colonies. How stub bornly every proposal has been rejected, and how slow have been the motions of the British Government, will bo understood when it is remembered that it is over a year since the annexation of New Guinea was informally made by Mr Chester, acting on behalf of tho Government of Queensland, and that, in the interval there has been unintermittcnt agitation in thecolonios for tho imperial sanc tion to tho step then taken. On tho 91 h May last tho first lino of dofehcto gave wny, and Lord Derby intimated, in a despatch to tho colonial Governors, that tho Cabinet had resolved upon affording protection to tho natives of Mow Guinea. In August last, Sir Win. McAirthur elicited from Mr Glnd stone that tho " protection " thus promised would take tho form of proclaiming a British protectorate over the unclaimed territory of New Guinea, and now wo havo the commission issued to the Commandor of the Australian Squadron. A High Commis sioner is to bo appointed, tho chief part e.f who?c salary will bo provided by the Austral asian colonies. Thero can be no doubt that tho protectorate to bo proclaimed ovor New Guinea will bo extended to tho other islands, from tho Solomon to the Marquesas groups, which havo no sottlod Government, and that protection will in duo course ripen into annexation. This action has beon takon not a moment too soon in order to keep other Powers out of the Hold ; and we hopo the result may prove equally bene ficial to tho native populations as it is to the European colonists in these seas. In tho meantimo all settlement in the "pro tected " territory is prohibited, but tho work of exploration and of establishing trading rolationa will doubtless proceed with energy, and pave the way for more extended jurisdiction and the ultimate colonisation ot these valuablo islands.

A telegram received in town state? that tho mail steamer Australia from Sydney passed Russell about 1 1 o'clock this foronoon. Sho is cxpeercd to arrive in harbour about 9 o'clock this evening.

Tho Chairman of tho Harbour Board announces in our advertising columns that the Government has decided to refund tho duty on all dement need in the construc tion of the Calliope Graving Dock.

A fashionably-dressed young man, Arthur Collinge, recently from Sydney, was brought up at the l'olico Court this morning on four charges of larceny of carpet-bags, port manteaux, and clothing, from tho llobson Hotel. The robberies wero effected between Soptember 26th and October 10th, and wero the properties of several gentlemen lodging at Mr Milne's hotel. Tho police aro investigating tho affair, and tho cases will como on for hearing on tho 21st hist.

Mr \V. X, Bishop, representing Mr Tho?. 15raoUon, tho New Zealand poet lauroato and elocutionist, arrived from tho Soutli by tlio Manapouri today, to mako- nrrango monts for that gentleman's appenrnnoo at tho Opera House, commencing on Monday next. AVo are glad to learn that Jlr Bracken's tour in tho South has been highly successful, his lectures being (jrcoted by largo and enthusiastic ' audiences wherovor ho wont.

As an example of closeness in tendering, as distinguished from tho wido divergencies which arc at timesobnorvnblo, we noto that for the plumbing work on a now house at Surrey Hills the tondorii received were as under;—Wnddingham, Eii3; I). Millar, £V>2 ; Fhomson and Graham, 1*92; Badley, ±'52 ; Lonergan and I'urcell, £51 14s.

After tho usual fortnightly meeting of No. 8, P.A.F.8.5., of A., at Onehunga, I3ro. Robinson entertained his brethren to a cold spread. Bro. Franklin (by request) took tho head of tho table, and grace being said, justice was done to tho good things provided. Dancing, etc., was continued till a lato hour, and tho mooting terminated by singing, " He's a Jolly (!ood Fellow," in honour of Past Master Bro. Robinson.

A man named John Mcl'hcc, who had been working in the country at Maniototo, Otago, has been missing for a week, and it is feared he is killed.

On Saturday last Thomas Kaliver, a Norsoman, aged -U years, was drowned in tho Jiftgoon at South Spit, llokitika. The body has boon washed out to -ea.

What is known as a "right" wh'ilu ac companied by a colt made its appearance in Kuesell last week. Several boats went in chaso. The monster was struck unco, but eventually escaped from its pursue iv. A day or two after tho same lis.li wad dis covered by a numberof Whangaroa native-, who scoured it, and havosineo been engaged putting the blubber in barrels, for ship ment.

Mr .1, T. B. Dimc3 writes criticising Mr Bxley's lectures in the North lloiid meoling-houso ngninst tho doctrine of con ditional immortality. Wo cannot, however, open our columns to such a discussion as would certainly be provoked by tho publica tion of his letter.

Captain McKonzie lias given notices lo movo at tlio ilarbour Buurtl tomorrow : " That an arbitration claueo bo inserted in tho conditions and specifications for the con struction of Calliope Dock, to provide for any disputes that may arise botween I ho engineer and tho contractor for tlic work, and also that the clause providing for tlio test strength of cement as <J.">o lie altered tv 300, the lattor being tho Government re quirements." We think nny resolution lessening tho strength of tho structure would bo a mistake. The cement specified ia of no bettor quality than was used in the Lyttclton dock, or than is now being employed at the Sydney dock. Tho proposal to weaken tho authority always reserved to the consulting engineer, on a work of this importance would ensure to tho Board a crop of disputes and vexatious litigations. Tho Board considered tho conditions carefully beforo calling for tenders throughout Now Zoul.ind, and they have no right to alter them now unless very good causo is shown.

In theca.seO'Connell v. South British In surance Company, called in the Supremo Court on Saturday, the reason for the leave given tho plaintiff to amend tho state ment of claim was not in consequence t)f any discrepancy botweon, tho policy und the proposal. Tho plaintiff claimed to be ignoiant of the terms of the policy, con tending that she had not boon a party to the conditions in tho policy. This plea the Judge overruled, and said as she) had ac cepted the policy and was suing upon it, she was bound by the terms of the paid policy, and that having accepted tho policy, tho proposal was not admissible as evi dence. Tho plaintiff's counsel then reques ted permission to amend tho statement.

An inquest was held at Onehungn on Saturday afternoon, beforo Dr. J'hilson, coroner, in connection with tho death of Mr John Howe Bonsfield, who mot with a fatal acciden ns described in our issuo of Saturday. Evidence showed tho deceased, who had been a hoavy drinker, was sub ject to fits, and had also heart disease On Friday last he was confined to his bed room, but having managed to get froe, ho jumped out of an upstairs window into ihe yard below, a distance of about 17 feet. Shortly afterwards he died. Deceased was a single man, 29 years of age, and was respectably connected in Eng land, whither he intended to proceed shortly. The jury, after considering the evidence, re turned a verdict to the effect that death had resulted from delirium Iremciis. The funeral took place on Sunday, and tho in terment was made in the Church of Eng land burial ground at Onchunga.

A man named Frederick Hanson, a foreigner, was charged with attempting to murder John Constantino at Wainui. Tho statement of complainant is, in cff:ct, that he was in the employment of Mrs Lamont asa shingle-splittor, and that on the day in question the prisoner opened the door of his hut without knocking, and without any prcuocation, or utterance of a word, the prisoner struck him violently on the tcmplo and felled him to the floor. Ho arose and struggled with Hanson, and while doing so received other heavy blows. He screamed "Murdur," when prisoner nworo ho would settle him, and tried to suffbeato him with a blanket. He then gavo Constantino another blow and escaped, leaving him as dead. Constantino believes Hanson to bo a dangerous lunatic, and not fit to bo at Javgp, nor can ho assign any reason for tho murderous assault/

Member 3of the Choral Society arc re quested, to note that the practices will com mence at 7.20. This early hour is necessi tated by the length and difficulty of tho oratorio now in rehoarsal. Members arc also reminded that tho Committee have been induced to enter upon that most mas sive of chorus works, " Israel in Egypt," in the belief that the aggrcj.a'o strength of the chorus would bear dividing as the oratorio requires. It out cf 210 members only 130 attend at one time, one or other of tho choruses must be weakly in certain parts, and this, in so fugal and arduous a work, impairs the practices more than if each chorus were singly and efficiently repre sented at alternate practices. Members are apprised that if this exceptionally diflicult wrork is to be successfully performed, a more than average attendance is necessary. To-moirow evening there will bp posted at the Choral Halt a list of the total atten dance at each practice for the last two yeais, and the average attendance at each aeries of practices indicating the relative popularity of the works which have been performed during the period.

The members of tho Ark of Eden Lodge of -Good Templars wjll celebrate their fourth anniversary to-morrow-evening, in the new Eden Hall, Eden Terrace. Tea will bo provided at (i.,"0, under tho manage ment of-tho competent Ladies' Committee. Tho concert will bo commenced at 7.30, under the presidency of the Roy. T. McKenzio Frascr, MA., who will deliver the opening address. A first-class pro gramme has been prepared for tho ovoning, consisting of songs, solo?, recitation?, and readings. An enjoyable two hours may therefore be anticipated.

Mr Taylor, licensee of tho Ferry Hotel, Nortlicote, was driving a buggy containing two ladies besides himself at North Shoro yestorday, when tho horss boeamo frightened by tho Garrison Band, which headed a Church parade of Volunteers. The animal kicked the forepart of tho vehicle to pieces, but the occupants escaped with very slight injuries.

Mr Shcppard, a boiler-maker, had his left leg injured while working on the steamship Triumph this morning, and had to bo taken homo in a cab.

We understand that steps are being takon by tho leading amateur vocalists of Auck land to tender My J. Ryan a complimentary benefit in recognition of tho gratuitous ser vices lie has rendered tho cause of charity and religion during the last ten years.

Business done in Trinco Imperial to-day at l(ia ; Cambria, 2s (id; buyers, Ivanhoe, 2s.

The Rev. \Vr. J. Ilabons, Inspector for tho Contr.il Education Department, arrived from Wellington by the Manapouri to-day.

A Frenchman, named Uon Grout,.died at the Lunatic Asylum yesterday ; an inquest on tho body was proceeding late this, after noon, before Dr. I'hilscn, coroner.

A meeting of tlio Auckland Cricket Asso ciation was hold on Saturday niglit ; when t lie season's progrninmo was arranged.

Mr 11. M. Walt, architect, to-day ac cepted Mr Eliingham'H tender (£2,340)' for the erection in brick of a factory and club rooms in Lorne-strcet for Mr (J. llulme. Mr Pacey's tender of i'1,71>7 for live concrete shops for Messrs Wiiißtono in Symonds street has been accepted.

In tho District Court to-day, His Worship, Mr 11. G. .Solh Smith, gave a decision which affects all unpaid mining calls made since September 8, 1883. Shortly stated, it is, that forfeiture of shares dbes not necessarily preclude collection of tho un paid calls connected therewith; He holds that the Act provides a double remedy for the recovery of these arrears, viz , (1) to sue for tho calls, or (2) to sell tho shares, and afterwards, if necossary, sue for the balance, A precis of tho judgment will bo found elsewhere.

A section containing two acres nf land at Oniihunga, the property of tho lato Kcv. Tlio.", Huddle, was ollqied for sale by auction today at Arthur's mart, and found a pur chaser in Mr C. J. Stono, whoso bid was £-00 per acre.

Tho Saturday night popular entertain ment nt tho Tcmperanco Hull was fairly attended. Mr Grave occupied tho chair. Tlio programmo included eongs by Miss Turner, Miss Kavanagh, Mrs Ponrco, Messrs Wilkcs, Lightfoot, I'ot.ts, Bayliss, Stomp, Burrows. Recitations were given by Messrs McLaughlin, Morgan, and Johnston, also by Mrs Anderson, and comic readings by Mr Liglitfoot. Musical nc com panimonts wero played by '■!•■ Mii'cli:itn. Tho Chairman an noun ; ;1 that, iho next of the series would bo Ihm! '■!! .Saturday, ISth inst., and inti mated tli.it families in charge of parents or friends were admitted freo to tlicso enter tainmenta, nud ho hoped to ceo a larger number of the young folks at tho next entertainment. An cnjoyablo evening was brought to a close by singing the National Anthem. -

The action at law, Harding v. Fallon, occupied tho greater part of Saturday in the hearing -Mr Dufaur for plaintiff, and Mr E. llosketh, instructed by Mr Cave (Tolo and Cave), for defendant. Tho action was brought to recover tho sum of l'"2!)7 INs, the value of timber alleged to have been forcibly removed by defendant,and cqn'iises connected therewith. Tho contract wan a verbal one, and tho cvidouco on the plain tilfs side was not clear to the mind of Iho Court, liiri Honor took (.'rent pains in coming to a just conclusion, There was not a signed < out r.iol. bit ween tho parties, consequently thoca.se resolved itself into a mailer of account. His Honor gave judgment for defendant for£.'iO, each party to pay lii.-s own costs.

Mr Henry While writes coinplainingoftho circumstances under which ho was deprived of his employment as engineer on the pilot steamer at Kaipara Heads, after five years of faithf-.il service. He .-ays :—" I mainly, if not entirely, lost my situation as engineer because I am a staunch teetotaller, and icmilit nut drink. During tho whole livo years I drovo tho old boat not a tingle acci dent happened to her, and she was only twice laid up for necessary repairs. Sir, 1 always laboured under Iho impression that when a man working for the Government did his duty faithfully, when an opportunity arose to advanco him ho was promoted ; but I have been turned out of employment Jiko a dog. No rcnsoHS for doing so wore given, simply because no justifying reasons cuiihl be givon."

A largo number of men who had been employed on tho steamship Triumph, met at Mr Browning's Pier Hotel, Albert-street, on Saturday night, for the purpose of pre- Mintir.g to Mr Thomas Bach, Messrs Fraud" aid Tinno's foreman, a handsome silver lea and coffee service. There wcro about oO present, and llr Mnssoy, who made tho presentation on their behalf, mado a feiv appropriate ternaries, in which ho referred to the able and systematic way in which work on tho Triumph had been carried out, Mr Bach acknowledged tho gift in n few well-chosen Words, thanking his follow employes for this kindly and handsoino manifestation of their goodwill towards him. lie spoke with pride of the manner in which the Triumph had been repaired, which was a credit to the firm, to tho work men, and to tho port of Auckland. Sub sequently several toasts were drunk, includ ing the health of Mr " George Fraser, sen.," who has shown much energy and ability in connection with tlio Triumph, and also the health of " Mr George Fraser, jun.," who carried out the plans in tho docking of the vessel. Several songs and recitations were also given, and tx very pleasant evening was spent by all.

Tho last of tho North Shore "At Homes" will bo held in the Duvimport Hall on Wednes day evening next, when v very enjoyable oven ing may be anticipated. An cflififont band has b'.'on engaged, ami a special stDinner arranged for to convey the Auckland visitors buck to town.

The attention of our readers is drawn to an advertisement in another column relative to a grand musical and li'erary entertainment in aid of the funds of tho National Cricket Club, to be held in the Pitt-street Wcslcyan Sunday school to-morrow evening. This is tho second of the annual entertainments by this Club, and aa the programme ia a good one.it should com mand a full attendance.

At noon to-morrow tho Bcnficld Estate, Mount Albert, will be oflered for sale by auction at Dowdon's mart, Queen-street. Tho auction eers, Messrs Kichardson and Crawlcy, announce that the estate and residence will bo offered in one lot, and, failing a purchaser, will then be exposed in lots to suit purchasers.

The Alexandra Lodge of tho Protestant Alliance Friendly Society will celebrate their anniversary on Thursday, tho IGth inßt., with a grand bull, in the now Forcstors' Hall, Kuron frahapo Road, Newton. His Woishiptho Mayor and lady will honour the company with their presence. Quiteafashionahli' programme willbo gone Ihroiitdi. Masters of Ceremonies—Mr .las. Wilson, W.M., and Mr A. H. Griffiths. S.U. Tho ball will open with tho Grand March Quadrille, at 9 p.m. sharp.

Mrs D. P. Fisher, plumassior, announces by advertisement the starting of business in this city, for proficiency in tho art cf foiithor and hut dyiing and donning, Mrs Fisher is well known in many parts of the co>or.y. including Wellington, wljere business lian been curried ou by her for Hcvorul yearn. Her Ic-utiinonials :iro ot tlio highest order.

Rev. J. S. Hill will give a magic; lantern cnterluinmuiit, Ihi.i <ivoninj< in Franklin Road K-hrwl-r.iuin. in .iidof the funds of ihr. Primitive) MutlmdiM. Sunday-school. A hirtfo number ul new vii.\v:i wil In: e>. lii luted,: ■reni'S of Palcat inc. Northern Kurono, ami tho United Stutca of America.

Mr D. F. Evaiw will noil by public auction at hU hind mart, Qiioon-alroot, to-mor row, ut J-2 o'clock. Ijy ur.lur of ihc Official As.-iifiieu. valuable liural Luihlk at, Tiuirangn, Opotiki, Stewarts sottlomont, and Wade, te gothcr with the improvements thereon; also at the same timo and place, by order o£ tho mortgage-?, Koverul nplondid eitos for vlila residences situated at Marino Parade, Pon- Bonby, with grand water frontugo; Allot-? mentti in Vine-street, oil" Si, Marj's Itoart ; also I a lirst-class Allulnioutin Union-sired, clcmo to i llobson-itiv.ot, together wilh tho Dwelling- ■ house of Si:: llooma, fee.; Itm'lOinK Sites ntthc f coVncr of He rqn Hay nnd Rella Vista Uoads; and / Allotments in Victoria Park, Nortli Shora {

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THE AGENT-GENERAL OF NEW ZEALAND.

Resignation of Sir F. D. Bell.

["AOK" Sr'ECIALS.J

London, October 1. The term of office of Sir F. Dillon Bell, Agent-General for New Zealand, will shortly expire. He was requested by tho Govern ment of that colony to retain tho position for another torm, but has resolved to retirb, and ho has communicated his decision to tho Now Zealand Government.

(11V IELEORAI'H.—I'EESH ASSOCIATION.)

Wkllixistox, this day,

The Report Contradicted.

The Government have not received any information from Sir F.. Dillon Bell rolativo to his retirement from the position of Agent-General for this colony.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

The Opera House was crowded on Satur day night to witness tho first production of the sensational drama " Undor the Gas light." Wo must give tho Company great credit for the smooth and perfect manner in which this difficult picco was rendered; Every character was perfectly delineated, whilo the specialties in tho Dock Scene excelled any former production of this piece in Auckland. Much credit is due to tho stage hands for their elliciency. The curtain descended on the last act at 23 minutes to 11 o'clock, something remark able for the first night of this heavy produc tion. Wo cannot givo space to particular ise tho different characters, but foc,l justi fied in recommending a visit to the Theatre during tho run of this pieco. " Handy Andy " is in preparation.

CRICKET.

Saturday's Matches,

Skviskai. matches wero continued from the provioua week, tlic principal of which were between the Auckland First Eleven dnd rest of Club. West End v. Twenty-two Colls. We append tho scores:— Auckland Ist Emsvkn v. Rest ok ('mil— i Tho Eleven; W. E. Burton, not oilt. 120; A, O'Hrien.o Osmond, I) Earle, 0; A. K. Dewe-i, c Osmond, b Knrlo, !>; C. (.iardncr, lbw. Huston, I; T. Matheson, run out, 10; W. W. Robinson, 8C Cameron, b Cotton, 111; T. Thlotle, c Yon Stunner, b Cotton. 12; A. Howard, n Cameron, bl''. C. Clieußcinan, 25; .). Webster, c F. C. Chcosenian, b Cohhett, 13; .1. Hall, not out, 1; extras. 3: total for eight wickets, ill.

Wkst End Fihht Elkven v. Twknt.y two Coi.ts.—Firs! Eleven: King, b Verney, 15; Hold, c Harper, b linker, 10: Lynch, c Clayton, b Deny,!); Lawry, not out. 4; Young, c Fowler, b Claylon. 7 ; Harvey, b Clayton, 0; Brook, not out, .!; Twohill, b Clayton, 1!; Courtayne, b Berry, 7; extras, 7: total for 7 wickets, 73. Colls: Harper, b Twohill, 0; Clayton, o Two hill, b Harvey. 1; Berry, b Twohill, 1; (Jumble, c Young, b Jlurvoy, U; UouKlily, o Berry, b Harvey, 12: Fowl.-r, c Twohill, b Harvey, 6; Saxon, b Hurvuy, (i; Meliic^or, c Klnir, b Hur vuy, 0; Soinervillo. 1> Hold, 2; W. Bsker, b Lynch, 1; .Stcadman, b itold,3; Skcon, b liar vey, 5; Chapinun, b Harvey, 10; Donald, b Hur vuy.l; Mimro, h Lynch, 0; Vernoy, not out, 2: lotnl for lf> wickctt, UO.

UNITKI) FINKT V. TWKNTV TWO CoLTfi.— First innings Twonty-two Colta —W. Harvey. st, 27; C. Hiirvciy, b Jjiinklmm, son., 0; Mcl'her son, run out, 29; F. Brighton, o Jervis. b Lttiik liani, (i; K. Hurvuy, at Tustro, b Mumford, 1; Brnford, 1) Mumford, 0; Lumpkin, b Mumford, 0; J. Walker, b Mumford, 0; Saddlor. c A. MuCormiuk, b Mumford, 1; Davidson, i; McCor mick. 1) Mumfurd, 3; Hills, b Lunkhani, 0 ; O. Brighton, b C. MeCormick, 12; ltogorn. c Sims, b Mumford, 3; A. Lauklmni.c Mumford. b Lank ham, S; Benton, b Lankham, 1 ; Shovo, I) Po.t'h, 2; Howson. c Lankhum, b Porch, 1; Oatland, I) Porch, 0; Dyrnock, o Lankhuni, b Porch, 1 ; Israel, b Munil'ord, 3 ; Kobh, c Tcstro. b Porch, 1; W. K. llnrvio, not out, 1; oxtrao, 11: total, 121. Sor.ond inninKa: Lumpkin, b Limk liain, 3; Wulker, c liiinkhiun, a; C. Hnrvoy, b Uuikhain.O; A. Bills,b Mumford,o; E.Harvey, 1) lianklmin.O: K. Brighton, runout, I; Ontlnn'l, runout, (S; Shove, not out, 0; Davidson, run out, 2; liruford, run out, 2: totul for U wickets (12 to but). HI. Kiuht Ki.kvkn. — Ti'Ktro. b Mcl'liorson, 'J; Yates, c IlrlKhtou. b llnrria, 0; W. Ijmkham, b Mul'liorson, 1; Mumford. b Mcl'heraon, 3; C. McCorniick, b Kllifi. 7; riinin. b Ellis, 20; A. MrCurinick, c lintlnnd. 1) lOlin, 1 : Umkhain, Hinr..c. (iatlmid, b llmvcy. 0; Ilowdon, li Ellis. ;!; Porch, not out, 0; MclCinncy. b Elllu. 0; ex- Iras, •i: Intnl. 111.

lloi. I. anus v. Gabwohkh Em i'l.ovkh.—Tut Ilia mulch the former proved victorioim, hciiiins llnir opponunts by an inning* and 5 runx, Bcor liikM to Ciuawoms' 31 ftix! 17. For Holland's, o'llnri) scored 13, Bcnrd 11, and Tlkiiiirb 1^; while fortho UiiHWorkH Edmondß w.as tho only man who inudo a stand, Kcorinj; 2ti in the first und 13 in ihc second innings. Ai.nioN v. Ai.ma rrsuluil in a victory for tho former by 20 rims. For Albion, Bathßatc scored 17, and Morrow 21. whlo tho best scores for Alma were lVntillUim 10, and Wheatloy 11.

Tiiuk Bi.i-es v. I. Zinuahi Second.—Hi;* sides acorod II in the Ilivt innlnKs, and in tho second inning* the former put together 28 runs for two wickcta. KIiANKMN V. 1 KIKOARI FIKST—TIIIB match rcsuUed in v win for the latter by 215 runs. For Franklin A. Survtoc scored 21, and W. Stcmson 31, and for I. XinKarl Clmtfluld, son., put together 19, and Mnllina IG.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Messrs F. L. Prime and 1!. Monk, J.P.'e).

Duink - Four persons wero punished.

Ohktiiuctinotjib Police. —Thomasßiehords was charge dwith obstructing Cons table Hansen, on Saturday i vcnlng, while in the executionof his duly. John Rodin was also chawed with a liko (iHence.—Mr Cotter appeared iv defence of both prisoners.—Tlio cvidonco of Constable Hanson was taken, also of Mr John Loydon, auctioneer, who was puwingat tho time.—Goflln pleaded drimkcnnefs, and was lined 20s and costs; and Kicburdß, who was not rirtink, was in tho crowd in llotaon-street struggling for the release of bis mute.—SerKt. Donnelly mid Constable Bullen were examined.—Sergeant Pratt said this was a very serious offence.—Send. Oonneily holievcd Ihonmn was not drunk.—Francis Kingdopoßfld that ho witnessed the arrest, and ho was positive tlmt liichards was nol drunk ; lie saw. the constable strike him on tho head with his stail', and, having knockod him down, arrested him for drunkenness; he was a stranger in Auckland.—Daniel Mcl,ennan deposed that liieliiirdsltud lodged with him fora considerable tune ; he whs a steady, hard-working man.—Mr Cotter submltlod that tho ends of jnsticn would be served by a small line—Fined 2l!s and costs Lauokny I'ltOM A Dwkluno. — George An drew Walking wb« churned with larcenj- of eleven 61 notes, two sovereigns, thirteen half sovereigns, and £H 10s in, silver, amounting to £23, from the Governor Gordon ltestaurant. on tho 11th inst., the property of the luto Robert Murdock.—On tin |ap< lication oWergcant Pratt, this case was held over until to-morrow.

Attkmpt to Murder. — Jacob Har.sen, a German, was remanded until Monday next on a charge of attempting lo murder John Con stantino, at Wainui, on the Bth instant.

Very Provoking —John Rano was charged with using provoking language towards Francis Gregory Whiting, in King-street, Ponsonbr, on tho Bth mat.—Mr K. Cooper appeared for com plainant, and Mr Thome in defence—Mr Whit ing deposed that In was a carpenter in Free man's Hay. Ho met Mr Kano on College Hill, when Mr Kano asked If ho was going to bid for Mr Payne's land. He then wanted to to's him, but witness objoctcd. Ho then swore if ho Bet his foot on his land or uttempted to knock down tho water elosot ho would break his jaw, Mr Kano complained that ho (complainant) had slolen his trees at night, and wanted to takeaway hiß closet. He had no such intention, and called Mr Kane a "liar "—Mr Cooper: Now. Mr Whiting, are you not afraid of Mr Kane?—Complainant: Of courso I am. Look at our size. lam a very little fellow, and he id a giant in comparison.—Mr Cooper: He has given you cause to fear him.—Complain ant- I guess ho hap. He sworo, "Now, I'rank, I hava long wanted to havo a smaok at you; here goes," and ho took to his lega. To Mr Thorno: Ho had dono a littlo in the betting line. He took somo trees away, but that was tnreo years ago. Tho bone of contention was tho water closet. Had previously been friendly with Mr Kane, Did not threaten to punch Mr Kane's head.r-Win. Gavin, carpenter, and defendant gave evidence. — Mr Kane gave his version of the affair. On taking over the premises ho gave complainant ±20 for the apple-trees and closet. Tlio trees went in a moat mystorious manner by night. Ho mot Mr Whiting as stated, and ottered to tos3 him for tho possession of tho closet, but was refused. Complainant invited him to smaok him. and held his face on ono side Said he would not do a mean action, but he should not have the W.C. Dared him to touch it. Ho certainly callod him a roguo, but he had no intention of tailing physical action on complainant's person.—To the Bench: Ho no eufc-ed Whiting of taking tho treos which he had paid him for.—After some f urthorovidenco from James McGibbon and Jamoi Riley, counsel ad clrii.i-eil the Bench.—The ease waa dismissed. This was all the business.

MINING NEWS.

THAMK.S, this day. New Phinck Imperial.—The excavation of tho chamber of No. 7 level haa been finished, and a crosscut towards tho lode will bo commenced immediately. Tho winzo bolow No. 6 level is descending through favourable country, and is now 42 j foot in depth, the leader averaging (3 inches 5 in thickness. . \ Dart.—The leading stope above the drive i at No. 't level is now fully in progress, and I several pounds of picked stone were ob- J tamed on Saturday morning. Driving will bo commenced eastward of the crosscut in 0, few days. Caledonian.—Mills (tributer) crushed nine loads for 24ozs Sdwte. Moanataiari.—Simpson's crushing pro { duced 2ozs Sdwts. Pinafore. —Delahunty banked an addi -1 fcional parcel of I.}ozß. QuuJN ok BEAurv,—Alterations to the pump crank having been completed, opera tions wore resumed this morning, and everything is working smoothly and satis factorily. The length of stroko has been reduced to 3 feet, and the pumps aro work ing ten double strokers per minute, thus raising a continuous stream of water. The manager anticipates no difficulty in sinking ■ t'ae shaft, tli ,.. v

THE SOUDAN REBELLION.

Prisonors Held For Ransoiu,

(BY MliLE— COPYRIGHT.)

Cairo, October 11

TELEfuiA.M.s have beon received from tho Mudir of Dongola giving details of tho treacherous massacre of Colonel Stewart's party by Arabs at Wad-01-Homar. The Mudir states that, the whole party were not killed, and that tho lives of 14 of them were spared by the Arabs who held them prisoners. General Lord Wolseley has ordered the Mudir's troops at Merawai, a town thirty miles below tho Fourth Cataract of tho Nilo, to rescue or ransom the prisoners.

DROWNING AT WHANGAREI.

Thk coiistablo stationed at Whangaroa telegraphed to Superintendent Thomson to- J day that a young man named Charles Hall was drowned in tho river near Whangaeei, on.Saturday last. Hall was at the time rafting logs'. Tho body has not been re covered up to noon to-day.

SPORTING NEWS.

Tlio Caulflcld Guineas,

Mklhoulink, Saturday. At tho first day's racing of (ho Victoria Amatout Turf Club to-day, tho following was the result of the ra«c for the

Cai.lkiich) Gi;i.vkab. a sweepstakes of I'isovs. each, 6fc, with :!U0 aildud. The F.enoml liorjo to receive ".I.inv.i,, and the third hor.si: -5 soys. from the utakuii. t'olt ■», Bst fllb; Illlius, &v. For three-year-olds. One mllo.

Mr Gordon's eh f Sandal, by Winter lako—lnstep Mr Tothill's br f Gratitude, by Country man—Serenity

Twelvo horses started. Sandal won easily Time, l.")0J

The result of tho ovont has evidently been a " turn-up," for Gratitude in all probability started favourite. Sandal had not much provious form to recommend her, for out of the 17 times she started last season, only thrico woro her colours borne to victory. Her first win was the Flyirig Stakes, about half ainile, at tho Melbourne limit Club Meeting in November last, when, with 7st 51b in tho saddle, she put down Bonne Fortune (7st 01b), Falkirk (7st 101b), I'ati (7st 101b)j and a few others, in 53J seconds. She then went back to South Australia, and at (Jawler carried Sst 101b to the front for the December Stakes, live furlongs, in ].7i. Then at Uio Adelaide Haciug Club New Year's Day Meeting she won the Twoycar old Handicap, six furlongs, Ost 31b, beating Senator (Sst 51b), The Baron (Sst ,'Jlb), and others, in 1.19. Her first effort thin season was in thoS.A.JC, Derby, when sho got second to Gratitude, Holeno being third. Both Sandal and Gratitude are eno-ai/cd in the V.U.C. Derby. The following table shows tho previous winners of theCauUiold Guineas :—" | [ ' Yr. Horfic. Sire. Ili.ler. Time. j I 1881 Whenlcar ffipipram lYeomam'l.lfl ISvJ Kryint-'pan Huth. Orcon ll'owtir 11.47 1883 Sardine .. Emulation IW'yinun il.lli lSSlSandiil .. Wintorlako ! -. ll Mj illl'l'ONA. Mkmiouknk, thla day. Colstoun is now at 7 to 1 for the Caultield Cup.

PONSOBY ROWING CLUB.

The second series of trial-fives contests in connection with Iho I'onsonby How ing Club took phco on Saturday after noon last, and passed off most satis factorily. Tho racoa were rowed in tho whaleboat.s Mercury and Florence, both built by Warbrick", and tho couive was "straightaway" from a point below St. Mary's School to the Club's shed at Shelly Beach. There was a large number of (spectators on the beach, and a great amount, of inteicst was manifcslod in tho various contests, most of which wore very close. Seniors. Final.— The final beat for gold medals was rowed between the following crews :— Mercury : J. Edmonds (stroke), M. Kirby, T. Moore, T. McKay, W. Scott, Florence : Letham (stroke), G. McKay, H. Culpan, Braund, Witt. The race was very closo from start to finish, Edmonds's crow winning by only two or three feet. Maidens. This ovent, was for cap 3 with Club colours, presented by Mr .1. B. Morpeth (captain). Five crews took part, und tho contests were both interesting and exciting. Tho water was lumpy, and the wind strong from tho westward. The courso was the samo. as rowed over by tho seniors.

First Heat.—The crows were :—Mer-' cury: Lamer (stroke), Arneil, llas/.ard, Graham, Johnson. Florence: A. 'War brick (stroke), (J. Scott, Bottorill, Keid, S trad bury. Tho boats rowed abreast until over half the course had been rowed, when tho Mercury gradually drew ahead, and won by about a boat's length. Second Heat.—Tho following crews took part:—Mercury : Whilesido (stroke), A. Culpan, Whiting, Bloomliold, McDonald. Fiorcnco : Coutts (stroke), Froude, S. Scott, Dawson, and Hamil,. Whitcsido's crow won by a length after a capital raco.

Final.—Tho linal between Larner'a and Whiteside's crows was very closo, but eventually resulted in a victory for Larner's crew, which won after a very hard struggle over tho whole courso.

ST. MARY'S, PARNELL.

On September 2!) th tho parishioners of St. Mary's were called together to consider tho necessary steps to bo taken towards build ing a new Church and parsonage. Thcvo was a vory largo attendance,' arid tho pro ceedings wore throughout most enthusiastic. Tlio incumbent, tho I!ev. G. 11. S, Walpole, took the chair at 6' o'clock, and briefly in troduced the question to bo discussed. After pointing out how tho old plans for parsonage and new Church had failed, tho proposal now adopted by tho vestry was laid before the meeting. This involves tho purchase of sites north and west of the present Church, which building, it is hoped, will thon bo used aa a parish-room, tho chancel being screened off and kept for Divine service Tho Chairman, in reply to a question by a parishioner, stated that the amount required for purchase of sites und building, he thought, would not fall far short of L 7.000. The petition to bo presented to tlio Diocesan Synod was then read and approved of by the meet ing, which empowered the Chairman to sign it on its behalf. It was then unanimously resolved, " That this meeting approves of the plan submitted by tho vestry for tho nowChurchand parsonage." Asubscriplion list was then opened, and £2,020 promised In the room, a numbor of the subscriptions, howover, being conditional on £4,000 bom" raised. On Fiiday night, October 10th, an ad journed meotingof subscribers was hold to consider tho further development of the question—more than a week having elapsed. Tho rev. Chairman reported that the list now stood at £2,50 >, and was glad to add further that in spite of tho failure of the conditions, with hardly an exception all whom ho had seen hud agreed to stand by their offers. They might feel, then, that that sum unfettered from all conditions could bo considered to bo tho basis of their further efforts. It is earnestly hoped that thi3 great work—absolutely needed -which has now been so vigorously taken in hand may receive tho support, and sympathy of all Christian people. It is not merely a question of erecting a fine church, but of supplying a great spiritual need.

CHIARINI'S GRAND CIRCUS.

Tins interesting equestrian entertainment was well patronised on Saturday, both at the matinee and in the evening. The various feats of horsemanship, the dancing ponies, tho gymnastic performances, tho tumbler and decanter balancoc, and the ex traordinary pancratic exercises of the Faust Family were crowned with success, and elicited frequent applause. This youthful, talented family wiil take their compli mentary benefit this evening, when a large and varied bill of fare will bo presented to the auditory. Wo may remind our readers that the circus will he finally closed after fco-niglit'a entertainment, as it leaves to morrow by the Omapere for Napier.

NORTH ISLAND RAILWAY ROUTE.

[BY TKLEOUAPH-srKCIAt KKTOKTKH.]

Wellington, tliis day. I The necessity for immediate and combined action relative to the route which is to bo way appears to have thoroughly impressed chosen for tho North Wand trunk rail itsclf upon the minds of Auckland members. Tho subject: was hii engrossing '°lllc llf interest with them on Saturday;-in fact, that the matter was taken up so warmly ni Auckland probably assisted to stimulate them to activity. Tho fooling on tho subject amongst tho majority of Auck land members U strong, but the difficulty on Saturday appeared to bo to discover any means by which they could ensure the adoption of their favourite routo ill preference to tho ouo adopted. The matter was warmly discussed in the lobbies, and a meeting was decided upon as tho best means of deciding what should bo done. The general opinion appeared to bo that it would be unwise to offer any very decided Opposition to tho central route, for tho very good reason that at this lute period of tho session Southern members might take ad vantage of a conflict of interests to shelve the whole question for another year. There fore the feeling of some of the most ardent supporters of the Stratford route was that they would have to allow matters to pro ceed with a simple protest on behalf of Auckland anil Taranaki against the latter district being left out of the proposed line ; also to state their determination to insist on a connection being made between tho cen tral line and Taranaki. There is not tho slightest doubt that the majority of tho House is now in favour of tho central route, whatever tho opinion might have been be fore the recommendation was brought down. !It is conceded on all sides that tho Coni j mittco reported conscientiously and fairly lon tho evidence brought before them, and in this connection blame ia cast on the shoulders of Auckland members. it was well known that Wellington men were bringing all the influence they could to bear in tho direction of bringing forward evidence favourable to the Marton routo. There was no dillicultyin having those witnesses known to be favourable to that route subpu'iuicd ; and while Auckland members wore waiting for tho report to be mado, Wellington then were moving heaven and earth to have every possible particle of testimony in favour of their route laid before the Com mittee, 'i hero wore, it is true, several noticeable exceptions, Sir George Grey being one. The result is easily apparent from the mass of evidence which has boon printed, and of which 1 sent a copy for tho informa tion of those who may desiro to peruse it. It is said, and with good reason too, that bofcro the first witness was examined tho feeling of the majority of the Committee was in favour of the Stratford routo. Tho j reasons which led the Committee to arrivo I at the decision they did should prove mi i teresting to your readers, and having suc j cccdcd in obtaining them, 1 append them. i They are: Firstly, that it is easy to con i neet with Waitara from the central 1 line by a brand) when required ; secondly, ! that it opens up more good land' and less , brokencountry; thirdly,that there are ca.-ior ' grades, theso being one in seventy, while, ! as a rule, Stratford is one in forty ; fourthly, | that it opens up a totara timber country; : fifthly, that it is shorter to Wellington by ! ','A miles ; sixthly, that from .Marlon to ; Stratford there are very steep gradients j and very sharp curves ; seventhly, that the j line is not Him ply for tho present, but for all I time ; eighthly, that maintenance on the ; Stratford line would be much heavier owing | to gradients, ounce, bridges, and want of ! ballast; while it is not a totara, but only a black birch country. These are the grounds upon which they decided to recommend the i central route. : Meeting of Advoc.xtos of tho Stratford Itouto.

A mooting of Auckland and Tarnnuki members, relative to the railway route, was huld today. Tlicro were present, Mr Peacock (in the chair). Sir Gco. Grey, Major Atkinson, Mo^srH Lake, Whyto, Hamlin, Ilobbr., Bueklnnd, Morris, Cndinun, Moat, Mops, Thompson, Pargurvillo, S-amuul, Trimble, j aud Eraser. On tho motion of Major Atkinson, gucowlvd by Sir Ucorgo (iroy, it was ivKolvud that tho'dolmlc on tho report on the North Island Trunk Kailwuy Committeo bo taken to-night, but Hint an adjournmont bo asked till Friday to give n further opportunity for considering tbu re port, and so that Auckland and Tiiniua! i people may have a (j!ianco <>f making their views public. It was not considorcJ at all likely that tho line would be alljwed to fa 1 through iiltogothor, nu WoUingtou people would join the other North Island members if anything of that tort was proposed in tho House. A telegram was read by Mr Lako from Mr W. Burry, Auckland, to the Hon. '■■ Mr Chamberlain, advising Auckland mem bers to accept tho central line. Colonel : Fraser and Buckland voted ngaint-t the pro posal for adjournment, as being dangerous to tho chances of the lino being undertaken ! this sca»ion. Sir Julius Vogel Favours Branch lino to Taranfiki. In (Iks course of conversation with an Auckland member on Saturday, Sir Julius Vogel admitted that a loop lino to Taranaki would have to be made.

The meeting of AuckUuid members on Saturday night was only a preliminary one. Tho position was talked over, and it was understood that an effort should bo mado to have the ."election of route deferred fomo days until the Auckland people had timo to give expression to their feeling on the subject.

Sir George Groy's Railway Proposals,

Various proposals are being mado by Auckland members to overcome tho diffi culty of the position, and the most important of these is that propounded by Sir George (Iroy. He holds that however good tho .central route may be for travellers, it will leave Auckland unconnected with a part of tho North Inland, and what he considers tho most fertile part. He consider? that the result would be, instead of tli3 products of Taranaki lands being poured into the Auckland market, they would be diverted to Wellington, which would also get the trade from tho East Coast by the lino there. Sir George therefore considers that tho direct line from Auckland to Wellington Hhould not be constructed at pre sent. Ho proposes that Government should extend, the operation of the Distiiat Kail ways Construction Act, and thus allow the people of Auckland to tako tho matter of railway construction into their own hands. Ho feels convinced that tho natives would give tho land, and that under tho Act in question Auckland people would construct a lino from Auckland to Taranaki, and that tho railway would be taken over by Government after one or two years. Ho further proposes that tho East Coast and Auckland people should construct a second lino to meet tho railway at Hawke's Bay. By tapping Gisborno and Tauranga, ho holds that Auckland would obtain all tho trade of Poverty Bay and Bay of Plenty. Those lines would connect with the railways from Taranaki to Wellington and Hawke's Bay to Wellington respectively. This scheme has tho merit of originality, and was to havo been laid before tho meeting of Auckland and Taranaki members on Satur day night.

Auckland Chamber of Commerce Criticised.

The " Post," referring to the subject in Saturday's issue, says :—" The attitude assumed by tho Auckland Chamber of Commorce in reference to tho North Island trunk railway routo is Mich a childish, tollith, anil JOnli.-li 0110 that wo could snnrccly liavcimajrfnod any body of business men acting in such a way, The press of Auckland, we are pleased to see, adopt a much more reasonable t<mo. i ccording t-o I liv Chamber of Commerce, the object for \vhiol>thelineis required is to ensure to Auck land a monopoly of theTaranald trade. They do nofe regard the work in any nensoas a colonial une ; they do not caro what extent or class of country it opens up, or what its oll'ecton the native question may bo; their one idea ia that all the trade it opens must centre in Auckland. The determination of tho route was submitted to the dcci.-ion of an impartial and entirely disinterested tribunal; the most complete evidence was taken, and an almost unanimous verdict returned upon the merits ; but the Auck land Chamber of Commerce cares for nono uf tho.se things. It knows nothing, and wants to know nothing, of evidence on which the report was based. If the facts brought out in evidence do not favour a particular route, then so much the worse for t lie facts. It is almost impos -ible to refrain from laughing at the exhibition made of disappointed selrishness. Gun it be possible that Auckland business men are so in flatod with local eelf-importanco m to imagine for a moment that the colony would think 'of spending a million and a quarter on a railway simply to swell their trade and profits? They aie very much mistaken if t'ljy do think so. The time would certainly never bo made if that was the only object.to be attained by making it. Their threat of opposing every line except their own pot one is dmply con ■ temptiblo, und any atUmpt in that direction will curtainiy lecoil en Uiu^e who make it. The central route will, v.c be lieve, prove after all quite as advantageous to Auckland as it will to Wellington. Both places will share equally in the ad

vantage1 * of quicker, easier, and shorter through communication, Kach will be the outlet of a large extent of valuablo country suro to become quickly settled. Taranaki has a great deal more reason than Auckland to regret tho selection of the central route, although really they will bo 'JO miles nearer Wellington by rail than they would be to Auckland oven if the Stratford lino wero made. Theignoranceshown bythe Auckland merchants regarding the facts is well seen in tho assertion that tho late Government were pledged to the Stratford route. They never gave any pledge of the kind, and no ouo can read tho evidence of Messrs Brycfi and Mitchelcon without seeing that they would not and could not have au|> ported that route. Major Atkinson's evidence shows that he was personally in favour of it, but had he remained Premier, we do him • tho justice to believe that he' would have sacrificed personal and local feelings to considerations of the goner,al good, and that the recommendation of tho late Cabinet would have been the same as that made by the Select Committee."

CABLEGRAMS.

BY CAULK. —COPYRIGHT.] (Received October 13th-11.30 a.m. j Canada Voluntoors Fighting Men. Loxnox, October 13. —Canada offers the Cape Government men and money if t'.io Imperial Government refuse to assist them in stopping aggressions by the Boers. The Franchise Bill. Tho Marquis of Salisbury and Lord Kelsb say that it is unlikely the Lords will recede from the position taken up by them in re gard to the Franchise Bill. They consider that neither portion of the proposed reforms will be operative or have any legal effect if passed separately. The redistribution scheme published by tho "Standard" uttorly effaced tht representation1 of the rural population. ThoMarquis of HartiDg ton has admitted that tho schomo published by that paper was drafted by a committee of the Cabinet. The French Fleet at Fonnoua; The French fleet have been prevented from entering Tamsui on account of tor pedoes having been laid across the ontranco to the harbour, and in consequence of tliis they have blockaded that port. British Annexation In South Africa Information from Capetown states tha the Cape Government have annexed tho Fraiwkei. Dynamite Outrages in Canada. Quebkc, October 11.—Two explosions of dynamite occurred outside the Parliament buildings to day. Tho edifice was consider ably damaged, and several workmen who were in the ncighbourhrod were injuredi Nothing is. yet known as to-the cfluso of the explosion. Tlio British Protectorate of New Guinea. London, October 10.—The announcement that a British protectorate is forthwith to bo established over a portion of New Guinea is now fully confirmed. Commodore Erskine has been ordered to proclaim a protectorate over the southern coasts of tho island, eastward of 141 degrees longitude) as well as over the islands adjacent to the British coast of New Guinea. The British Government have, however, decided that for the present settlement in the territoiy I of the islands shall bo prohibited.

The 2?rotcctorato Over Now Guinea.

MkleoukxKj this day.—II.M.S. Nelson will leave hero almost immediately for Now Guinea.

The Colonial Exhibition of 1886.

[Special to Mklisouknjj "Auk."]

London, October 4.—Arrangements have been mado fur complete colonial represen tation at (lie Colonial Exhibition to be beld in London in ISSIi. Canada, Australia, Cape Colony, and Now Zealand will toko part, and separata buildings will be constructed for the reception of exhibits from each of tho colonies mentioned. Tho Australian Group will be aligned tlic best position in tho Exhibition. The Princo of Wales, who is President of tho Exhibition Com mission, has Dxprcssed a desire that there should be one large Australian col lection of ex hi bits in addition to the separate colonial courts. Bo advices tho Commission to dclegato to the Agents- General of Australasia the chief manage ment of the colonial courts in conneotion with the exhibition. Return of Rev. Charles Strong.? Rev. Charles Strong, lately of Scot's Church, Melbourne, will return to Mel bourne shortly, but it is doubtful whetbor ho will remain in the colony. New Zealand Mails. Sir Francis Dillon Bell, Agent-General for New Zealand, is urging the Lords of the Treasury not to sustain the decision of Mr Henry Pawcett, Postmaster-General, to despatch tho mails for New Zealand alternately by the San Francisco route, and by the Orient Company's steamship. French Conviots la the Pacific. Tho "Spectator," in an article on tho recidivistss question, expresses tho belief that it is possible that rccidivistes, if sent to the Pacific, may invade Australia l,>y thousands, despite the French guards placed over them. A registered company lias boon formed to take over and work several sugar planta tion* in northern Quconsland. The capital of tho Company has been fixed atLl!)0,000. Now South Wales and Federation. Tho "Saturday Review" declares that there is-rcason to believe that New South Wales has been treated with less courtesy than was due to her by the colonies and by the Imperial Government respecting federa tion. Tho game paper is of opinion that the protest entered by Mr Stuart, Premier, of New South Wales, against tho joint colonial pressure proposed to be exerted upon Lord Derby in regard to the establish ment of a Jiritish protectorate in t';o Western Pacitic is a reasonable one, but it condemns as flippant the suggestion that New South Wales can remain independent of federation. It adds that it ought to be conditional upon all the greater colonies concurring.

Tlio MarquU of Salisbury on tha

Franoliiso Bill,

Tho Marquis of Salisbury, who has com menced a political campaign in Scotland, spoke kifct night at Glasgow to an immensa and enthusiastic audionce. Ha declared that tho House of Lords would never para the Franchise) Bill unless it also provided for a redistribution of seats. A Mediator Wonted. It is rumoured that the Jhiko of Kich mond and Gordon, who was Lord President of tho Council in the last Conservative Min istry, lias declined to accede to a request mado by Hor Majesty that ho should nego tiate a compromise between the two^Houses on the Franchise Bill. It is hoped that tha pension of £325 per annum allowed by the South Australian Government to the lste Sir Robert Ton-ens will be continued to his widow. New Zealand and Annexation. Tho report that Sir F. D. Bell, Agent General uf New Zealand, was supporting the policy of Now South Wales in opposing the annexation of .New Guinea and the establishment of a British protectoiate in the Pacific, proves to be unfounded. Sir 1\ D. Bell now declares that he has always concurred with Mr Smith in the matter but that he recently objected to sigr. ji forma] petition to Lord Derby unless Sir Saul Samuel did the earno. He wished to eocuro complete unanimity amongst the Agents-General.

TELEGRAMS.

Passing ot Gisborne Harbour Bill.

G'UBOBVK, this day.—A torchlight de monstration was held here on Saturday night in honour of Gisborne Harbour Biil passing tho Lower House. Tho Volunteer Hand played through the town, and rockets wore sent up. Tnroo rows of flags were stretched across Gladstone Road from Albion Club, Argyle, and Masonic Hotels. A very large crowd collected outside Adair's .shop, from the balcony of which speeches were made, and resolutions were carried unanimously thanking Sir George Grey, Sir J. Vogel, and the members of the Go vernment, also the H>n. Colonel Whitmore and Mr Locke, for their cordial assistance in passing the bill through the House of Re presentatives, and roquwting Sir G. Whit more, Hon. P. A. Buc ley, and Hon. Ran dall Johrstcn 10 use their utmost en deavours to got the bill passed through the Upper f!o\ s:.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1884



T*HE SNAKE ROOT REMEDY for RHEUMATISM and GOUT.-Tme Cimicifuc»(Acte» Rac«mosa)ob Black SNAKE ROOT has ken long celebrated AS A RHEUMATISM REMEDY. THIS PREPARATION IS THE MOST CERTAIN IN ITS CfFECTS, AND CURE. -St.. PER'BOTTLE. AT MCMU'S, " Itti WAKttfcCf ," fO?POS\It BMW 0! N.I, aUttH ST Special Advertisements. 171EATUEU DYEING OK GLEANING .ID I'AU EXCELLENCE. STKAW HATS AND BONNiiT.S PIiUFECTLY CLEAHED, DYED, 01: ALTERED. Quickness of Kxoeution v"d Moderats Cost apooially censidercd. MRS I). P. FISHER, For many yoar3 in business in Wellington, and well known i« several parti of thu colon,}', do- Bires to intimato the opening of premises at OHAM'S BUILDINGS, Cornor of WKDfcESLIiY A3JO U.OBSON PTKEIiTS, On the lino of Tramway. In the art of Dyeing Mrs Fisher acknowledges no superior in the colonies, and admits of very few equals. IL HUXTABLE, M. D., • MASTER IN SURGERY, Has Itomovcd to Welle.slcy-Btrcet East, two doors from eymomls-strcet. At llome yon Consultation, 8 to 9.30 a m., 2 p.m., C to 7 3!) p m. At King and Son's, Quekn-strekt, 11.30 a.m. At Robinson's, Chemist, Paunell, i p iv. Public Vaccination every Friday, at King's. JM b A. 'l feed Smith ARCHITECT (Fellow op the Royal Institute), has removed to 18. shortland-street. DX, WILK IN S, F. R. C. S. COXSULTINa AND OPERATING SUKGEON, Is at his Surgery for General Practice, aiso ffiVE, Ear, and Throat Diseases, MOKNINOB, AFTKUNOONS, AND EVENINGS. • Consnltation Fees very Moderate. Dr. Wilkinb spent coven yoars at Mooreflelda Eyo Hospital, Ikjndon, undor Messrs Bowman and Crichett. two at Throat Hospital, London, »eren years Honorary Surgeon Afccrt Hospital, and eight years at Eye, Ear, and Throat In arxnary r Mclbourno. Adi usts spectacles to sights. —Consulting Rooms, Queen-street (near Poit- Qfflce), Auckland. "WE FUKNISH HOUSES THROUGHOUT. .GARLICK & CRANWELL'B IB THE CHEAP FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. JUST OPENED, Beautiful Assortment ok brusselß. tape3trv, KIDDERMIN'TSTER carpets: splendid lot OS" BSDSTBA D S, Jußt Received, IRON AND BRASS, NICKEL-PLATED. rtIAHLICK AND /WANWELL, FURNISHING WAyHOUSE, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. "OUT IE R ! T> U T T E E, ! BDITERI - FRESH FROM THE DAIRIES THIIEE TIMES WEEKLY. , WHOLESALE AND RKTAIL IN ANY QUANTITY. Jfc . TTEALE'S QTORE, "'■•' m - V BALE'S OtOKE, gM^Or.NBR VIOTOSIA AND ALBERT STREETS, NO. 40. ' 'r i ' ■ -



Special Advertisements. SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. Voticc is hereby t'ivcn.that THURSDAY, tho 10th day of October, being tho 23td Anniversary of tho opening of the Bank, will be held as a Special Bank Holiday at all tho Offlcoa of this Bank in New Zealand. johnmurrat Inspector. Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, Oth October, 1881. T M PORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. SMITH & CAUGHEY Beg to intimato that they have PURCHASED FROM MRS J. SMITH, FOR PKOMPT CASH, I THIS AVHOLB OF HER LARGE AND VALUABLE STOCK OP DRAPERY! SILKS '. DRAPERY ! SILKS! DRAPERY ! SILKS ! DRAPERY ! SILKS ! AND SILKS ! CLOTHING ! SILKS ! CLOTHING ! SILKS ! CLOTHING ! SILKS ! CLOTHING ! It is the intention of Advertisers to make con- Biderable ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS in tho Premises lately occupied by MRS SMITH, and priorto doing so they haveresolved toh°lda GRAND CLEARING SALE. TO COMMENCE ON WEDNESDAY MORNING, 15m OCT. Doors open at 10 o'clock. The object of S. nml C. in PURCHASING tho STOCK wns in order to s.cure a LONG LKABE of MRS SMITH'S CKNTRAL AND COM MODIOUS PREMISES, to meet tho require ments of their daily increasing business. The Premises just leased will bo CLOSED ON TUESDAY To enable them to MAEK DOWN STOCK, And make such other arrangements as may bo necessary to effect a SPEEDY CLEARANCE. SALE PRICES WILL BE MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES WITH BLUE INK, And as Mrs Smith also marked her Goods in plain figures, customers will have an oppor tunity of judfang for themselves a3 to tho extent of tho Reductions made. S. and C. need only add that in tho matter of PRICES They have resolved to offer to buyers of SILKS, DRAPERY, AND CLOTHING SUCH INDUCEMENTS AS MUST MAKE THIS SALE ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL EVER HELD IN THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. OMITH & /^AUGHEY, DRAPERS AND SILK MERCERS, 233, QUEEN-STREET, 300 and 302, upl'ek queenstbket, and at Newmahkkt. TVT RS Xi QOMERVILLE, WELLESLEY-STREET (OPPOSITE OPERA HOUSE), BEGS TO INTIMATE THAT SHE IS NOW SHOWING ENGLISH and PARISIAN MILLINERY ENGLISH asd PARISIAN MILLINERY RECEIVED PER lONIC. October *, 1881. j^ILNE & QHOYCE Have just received SPECIAL IMPORTATIONS IN MILLINERY, DRESS MATERIALS, LADIES' AND CHILD'S COSTUMES, LADMS' AND CHILD'S UNDERCLOTHING. N.B. — Wedding Orders, Mourning Orders, DRESSMAKING^ Manllemahng, Ladies' and Child's Outfitting, and Boyn' Clothing all well and expedi tioudy made on the premises. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures. FIVE PER CENT. Discount for Cash. MILNE & CHOYCE, LORNE AND WELLBSLEr STIiEETS. DR. C. NEWBERRY COBBETT, M.8., M.S., EDINBURGH (Late Resident Phyeician,.Accoucheur, Rotunds Hospital, Dublin, &c, &o.), ALFRED-STREET, ALBERT PARK, Near-Choral Hall. Hours OF^CoNsuiiaLTioN. AtHoiEB: 9-11 a.m., 8-7, and B-0 p.m. At Mr Aickin'a Pharmacy, Queen-Btreet: 12-1, »nd 4-5 p.m. Special practice in Midwifery and Diaeases ot Women and Children. PLE N D i~D VARIETY NEW SPRING GOODS. WILLIAM R. BMDGMAN Desires to Inform his Customers that he is now Showing a BEAUTIFUB ASSORTMENT OF HEW GOODS FOR THK COMING SEASON. Very Choice Patterns of New Prints, from 2|d yaW, to the very best Tho Now Reversible Prints, choice patterns Neavcat Designs in Sateens, very pretty goods Splendid Assortment New Dreas Goods in great variety, very low in price Largo Assortment Now Lace Gootlß, in white ivory, cream, &c; real Maltese Lace, from • 7Jil yard Job Lino Coloured Dress Beiges, bought low sold cheap Nice Goods in Black Broche Satins New Patterns in Cretonnes, from lid New Aprons, Ribbons, Gloves, Collars. Ties Good Floorcloth, Is 3d yard; New Umbrellas Splendid Assortment White and Grey Calicoes' wholesale price by, the piece :New Clothing in Men's. Boys', and Youths' JO Boys' Leopold Suits, 4s lid, 5s 3d, to 12s 6d 50 Men s Tweed Suite, 22a 6d, worth 30s 8* . inconsequence of the Intknsk COMFEfflTior msSSKT^nd oouseiuently NC JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE I 283, UPPER QUBJBN-STpiET



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