SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

rrtr'rr ti-tTiri> ' This Evening, 5.J0 HIGH \, AISU-, Tomorrow Morning, 6.5 " SUNSET.-This Evening, «.l1 ' SUXKISK.-To-mont)w Morning. 5.1G MOON'S AGK—Now Moon, 10th 0.12 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

lAST KVICNINO. Clansman, S.S., Bradrtick, from Glasgow Macgr«gor, s.s., Johnson, from WhanKarei Waitaki. s.s., Crawford, from Wliangarci Pclham, barque, Munn, from Greymouth lona, S.S.. Ainodeo, from Great Barrier TO-DAY. Adelaide, schooner, Dunn, from Newcastle

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING, • Wellir.eton, s.a., Farqulmr, for Tanranfcn 1 Bowena, s.s., Scott, for Mercury Buy TO-DAY. ErlemhHda, sch, Bathurat, forWhangaron ' Antaro?, barquo, Lewis, for Lyttelton IMPORT*. Per Pelham-500 tons coal, 30 tons coke. ■V Per Clansman, from Gla3gow-29 packbgea merchandise. Por Clansmiui-ltmls and general machinery. I £100; upholster/. £l«0; plutedand papier mache goods, £100. 'i'otal value. £000.

VESSELS EXPECTED.

: London.—Hcrmione.ship, July 22; Loch r ergus, barque. August 7; Loch Croc, barque, Septem ber 1: Oamarii, Lady Jocelyn and Northumber- I land, loading. Glasgow.-H:ra!d, e.s., due early. New York.-Eleanor Vcvnou, barque, sailed June SO: Rebecca Cromwell, barque, and Ky vor. birque, to follow. Suva iFiji).—Matthien, barque, to sail Sep tember 10.

Java. — Atlantic, sailed September 3; Beatrice Havciner, September ;">; Gelion, Sep tember 11; Florence Treat, September 11; Alf, Lune, Louise, Ferdinand and Christine, loading. Newcastle.—Gael and Adelaide, schooners, early. ■ Southern Pouts.—Defiance, briguntine, from Duncdin; Italy, and Mountain Laurel, from Bluff; Saxon, from Lyttelton.

1 Inwards Csastwisk.—Adah, from Thames, I with 24,009 feet limber ; Mercury, from Tairua, ■ with 23,000 feet timber and 21,000 shingles.

Outwards Coastwise.—OceaD, for Whan earci; Aduh. for Russell; Ruby, for Thames : Mercury, for Tairua.

The barque Pelham arrived from Greymouth I last evening, and was berthed at Queen-streot 9 Wharf early to day.

The following passengers arrived from Great Barrier by the s.s. lona, which arrived last evening:—Messrs Baker, Cimpbell, Finch, Murray, Baptist, Rovve. Stcnhouse, Sloore, Fisher, Mrs Braund, and Master Braund.

Tho s.s. Wanaka, from Taranaki and Southern

ports, is due in the Manukau early on Sunday morning. She will proceed South very soon afterwards, if the mail steamer has arrived, in

I which case intending passengers will go by the I 11.15 train on Saturday night.

The new steamer Birkenhead, which was out

for a trial yesterday afternoon, proved herself a I nice stiffboat, and likely to suit the Auckland II and Northeote trado, for which Bhe is intended.

■ very well. There was a nasty jump on, bo that [ no real trial of speed was obtained; bat the I s'aamer'd performance generally was considered Bitlsfactory. t The s.s. Waitaki arrived from Whangarei last ; evening with the follonim; passengers:— Messrs Still, Allaway, Alfonso? Smith, McLean, Owen, S. HowDsley, H. Hockey, D. Shannon. Harling, Gibaon, Hay. A. Wright, W. Taylor. Henphy, Peterson. Keyoß, NVooding, Mrs ~, Kelly, JMiss 'i'ooloy, Jlrs Kcyes and sixsteerage.

The s.s. Maceregor arrived from Whangarei last evening with fit) sacks gum, 31 boxes and 3 kCf« butter, (ililuls. ale, 9 casks ale and stout, sundries, and the following passengers:— MossrsJ.B. Thompson, Wigg, Sunpson.McLein, Phillpott. .Marshal), ilcAuloy, Carter. Mason, McGregor. McKay, Martin. McLeod, Dent, iVlesdnmcs Johnson, Mason, Boues, and Miss Dent

ARRIVAL OF THE CLANSMAN.

i DESCRIPTION OP VKSSEL AND REPORT OF VOYAGE. & Tho stcatner signalled when wo went to press * last evening proved, as we anticipated, to be the Northern Company's now s.s. Clansman, from Glasgow, viallobart. She dropped anchor j off Queen street Wharf about 5 p.m., and was I berthed alongside of the onter western tec at I 10 o'clock this morning. During the day she was inspected by a large number of people, aDd tho general opinion was that she is in most respects admirably adapted 'or the trade which : she is about to enter upon. She is to run between Auckland and Tuurap.ga, and Auckland and Ku33ell altercate weeks with tho s s. Wellington. Tho s.s. Glenelg is to be lengthened, and then 1 probably placed on the Whangarei trade. The Clansman is in charge of the well-known and popular Captain Hr.vldick, who is so well known here in connection with the ship Oxford I and other Railing vessels. His accident in con nection with that unfortunate vessel will be : well remembered, and his many frionds will be "■' pleased no doubt to loam that he has now quite recovered. The voyage out in the Clans g man was a lengthy one of 93 days, and it was nnovontful except for very unfavourable ■weather, the trip between Hobart and here being especially stormy. Mr W. Bageley, late o£ tha ship Rangitikei, is chief officer, and Mr T. Brewster, chief engineer. DESCRIPTION OP THE STEAMER. The Clansman is constructed on a good .-- model, and although she ia not by any : means such a smart - looking craft as :'■ the Wellington, will a)>P.hablv.JG rOYJS l .ft, l fetl{ I was completed in May last by Messr-i Black wood and Gordon, of Port Glasgow. She is a steel vessel, with a net register of 335 I tons, and carrying capacity of about JOO tons. She ii rigged as a three-masted schooner, and - her cnginß is sicuat! d in afcer-end. Her princi pal dimensions are: Length, 192 ft.; beam, 16ft,; depth of hold, lift. Gin. There is a long poop ;. deck reaching to tho foro hatch, and also a top gallant forecastle, where the crew are housed. I 'l'ho saloon is situated amidships, and has two entrance s. It is very handsomely furnished, and will ate mnodbto lil passenger?. The berthing . arrangements arc most complete, and superior 1 to those of most vessels of the same size now '..- running on the coast The panellings as well as the ceiling 3 are picked out. in white and gold, while all around t>-o skylight views of dif ; fl.'entT&rs of Scotland ara artistically worked ~un gloss. The saloon is also provided with ra- I volving chairs, which are undoubtedly a great convenience. The ladies' cabin is cushioned in 1. dark-blue velvet, and is a most comfortable and i. wall-ventilated compartment, to the right of ' which is tho bathroom, pantry, etc., all fitted np I In excellent stylo. The steerage passengers' - quarters are right aft. and will accommodate ! about 2G persons, while the ofllcersof the ship H find accommodaiion abaft the engine-room. A smoking-room for the saloon passengers, to : gether with the captain's cabin, is enclosed in a ■ deckhouse, through which the saloon is ap proached. The vessel is propelled by a pair of I oomponnd high and low pressure engines of 100 I : h.p., tho diameter of the cylinders being 26in. ■ and JSin. respectively, and the length of stroke H 36in., end is supplied with steam from large boilers having extra heating surfaces to suit the New Zealand trade. On her trial trip, on the measured mile, the steamer attained the mean speed of 121 knots per hour, which is considered jfi highly satisfactory. There arc two wheels for ■:'-■■ stoering purposes, ono right aft, and the other I on the flying bridge amidships. THE PASSAGE. Captain Braddick reports of the passage as I loliows:—Left Port Glasgow on Jnly 15, landed I the pilot at Watcrford on July 17; arrived atst. :• "Vincent on July 27; coaled there, and sailed I again on July 31; put into St. Helena on August ■ 14 to replenish water tanks, and left again on August IB ; passed the meridian of the Cape in 37deg. P. lat.; sighted tho S.W. Cape at daylight : on Saturday; was boarded by Pilot Harrison at I 6.30 p.m. that day, and anchored off Sandy Bay § at 7.15 p.m. Experienced light winds and calms : to St. Helena, from tliere to the Capo light nor therly winds; thence to the Tasmanian coast I strong gales from N.W. to S.W., with high con fused sea; Holsart being reached on Saturday, : the 11th instant. After taking in coal for stiffen- Ing, the Clansman resumed her voyage on Mon- L day morning last Very heavy weather was experienced all the way aoross. the North Cape being passed yesterday morning, and the har bour reached as above. The Clansman brings the following passengers :—Mr and Mrs Forbes, : Mrs Marshall.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Tauranoa. this day.—Arrived: Wellington, from Auckland, 10.30 a.m.

Spit, this day.-Arrived: Omapero, from Auckland, 7 a.m.

London, October 15.—Arrived: Ships Oron say, from Lyttelton (July C), and Alaslor, from Auckland (July 8).

Sydney, Friday.—Arrived, this morning Union S.S. Co.'a Hanroto, from Wellington.

Wellington, this day. Arrived, at daylight: steamer Doric, from London, via Iloliart.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening! Star Office, this day. Messrs G. W. Binney and Co. report that at their weekly salo ol hides, sheepskins, and tallow, a good demand still exists for well-saved iildo^, and first-class realised 33d to Ud; seconds, 2Jd to to 3id per lb; sheepskins, Is Bel to is 7d each; tallow (inferior), 23a 6d per cwt.

Messrs Richardson and Crawley report having disposed of at the sale of the Benneld Estate, Mount Albert, by publi3 auotion, on Tuesdayvtfetober u >in sections, at the following prices (the homestead and 6 sooUons being passed in):—Lot I,los per loot; %Mi; 3. 8s 6d; 4, 8s Gd; 6 8a 6d; 6, 8s; 7, Is; 8 7s; 9. SB Gd; 10, 7s 6d; 11, 7S Gd; 12, 103; 13, 93; 11. 9a; 15, 9s; 16, 9^■, 17, 9i; 18,103; 19 and 2J. 11s; 21,165; 22,10a 6d; 23, 8a; 21, £2 2s Od; 25,185; 26,22s Gd; 27, lls 6d ; 28, 15s: 29, Os; 30. 6s Cd; 39, 9s; 10, J2, and 43,125; 14,85; 38,10s; 39,105.

MB ALFRED BUCKLAND'S WKEKLY REPORT. At the Haymarket on Friday, 10th inetant, ladder was at previous week's values, and oats at 3s 3d per bushel; chaff up to £5 the ton. Horse stock plentiful, and maintained previous valued; IhOS3 raceived from Waitara were all sold, and ranged in prico from £15 to £38. At the Haymarkot on Tuesday there was a larger number of loads of foddor than usual, but all I ■ sold freely at fully Friday's quorations. At the ifl.Ude and skin Bale on Tuesday, hidos were in ": brisk inquiry, and sound hides ranged from 3Jd Bto 4§d the lb ; tallow, 233 to 27s Die cwt; sheep p- skins. 1* lid to 13 2d each; wool, lid to 5Jd the' U-4b. At l'okono on Monday last, a larfrrr than Kvxgiu-'..inual(er of rattle met a steady demand,, jftandatDrury'on Wednesday there was a very ■;i largomu3terof cattlo; nearly oOOaoldof allclasses; apfOung steers ranged from £A 10s to £5 13s each, gflAd younger cattle at proportionate prices. At S^XS?]^™^ °, n Thursday, tho dairy and store ft'cattle yarded were ct indiftorent aualitv ami efclttte-valuea,. Fat cattle wore Tin lessi than ua^d number, ana fully maintalu&Llas"week"" D rice7 , bast quality reaching 28s the ltoVtaNo sS i; sheep yarded; fat sheep in their wool slichti? .■better worth; shorn aheep without alteration in ;, value; fat lambs abundant, several hundred '.'yarded; prices lower than last week, about one " third, highest prico reached being 15s. Fat g calves in nioderate supply, and lato values; fat B PfeS in moderate supply, and maintained their • price; store piss in largo number, and lower in I,"price than for the last tow weeks, but are yet 1 selling well. Waikato averages wero: 8 steers, :D. Caley, £10 2s 6d; 23 steora, James Taylor, BSfflfl J7 steers, W. Taylor, £9 10s; 16 stoers, N. ' Hunt. £8 Ha: 8 steers. Grico and Parker, £810s; ifia wethers, W, Selby, 2253 d; 51 wothirs.George , Clarke, 21s; 57 wethers, A. B. Suttor.-Mte, I

lIUNTEI! AND NOLAN'S WEEKLY REPORT. Horses: An increased number were brought forward, and found purchasers at a shade higher rntes than the previous -week. At the Durham Yards, on Friday, there were about an average muster, and mo3t of those submitted found purchiiFcra. We quote: Hacks, L 5 las to LH; harness horses, 1-15 to 1,22. Wool, hides, and skins: The demand at last week's quota tions continues. Cattle have been brought for ward in larger numbers than in the previous week. Prices for fat beasta advanced tome 2s pirlOOlbs, but other descriptions were unaltered. Waikato averages were: Scott Brothers, eight steers. LU 7a; Fisher, seven steers Lll 10s, Howie, live steers, LlO 9.', cows LI; 2s; Caley. eight steers. LS 73; It. Reynolds, eight scot, L 8 lCs 6d; Lake, eight steers, L 9 (*., Miceu were moderately plentiful, and sold freely, at Newmarket, on Tuesday. Wethers in wool sold at 15s to 2os each; shorn, from 149 to 19a; owe?, from 13s to 17s 6(1; lambs, from 7a6d tollslkl. Pigs wore in average supply, and sold at troin 3d to Id per lb. live weight.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKET.

Farm and Dairy I'KomJCK.—Wholesale: But ■ er, fresh, 8d; Butter, salt (scarce). 8d to lOd; 1 heeso, good factory, ajd toGUI; Canterbury do.. 53dto6d; KgKH,pcrdoz.,ls; Lard,perbladdcr,,d, to7«d; Uaconand Hams. Provincial, CdtoSd; Hams, 8d to 9d; Canterbury Ham and Bacon bire9d; Hanißonly, lOjd; Jams, per case.odoz., £ll7sodto£l 18s :id; Honey in bulk. 4d per lb. Retail: Butter, fresh. lOd: salt do.. lOd to 18-Chee3e.colonial.9dtolod;Eggs,pcrdoz.,ls3d; l.ard, per lb, 8d to 9d; Bacon, per lb, lOd to Is; Hams, do.. Is to Is 4(1. Flouh Maiikkt. — Wholosale — Superfine flour, silk dressed, per ton. £12 ; do, do, house hold £11; hundreds, ss: fifties, 10aperson extra Backs and bags free; Southern do, £910s to £9155; hran. per ton. sacks included, local, £0 10s; Southern, do, £0: sharps. £6: cabin bread, do £18; oatmeal, do. £13 5* to £13 I 03; maize, 3s Sd • oats. 3s; potatoes, £0 to £0 103 per ton; pearl barley, do., £23 to *21. K*cri uiTM. Flax, &c. — The market remains unaltered. We quote: Poor ordi nary, 32s to 31s; good ordinary, 35s to 38s ■ superior, £10 and upwards; East Coast, £52 to £50. Supply for October to date, 2CO i tans: flax per ton, £18 to £tl; tow, do., £7 to £9; fungus per lb, 2d; cocoanut fibre, per cwt, 153 to 17b : beeswax. 9d to lOd lb. Coal and Firkwood Market.—Coal: New castle (ship's side), 28s to 30s per ton; yard. 32s to 355; Bay of Islands, at yards, 26s 6d; screened, 30s 6d; ditto attho mines, 13s 6d- ship's sido, 265; Waikato, 8s to 12s; in Auckland, 18s to 225; Kamo. 12s per ton at loading ground; Taupiri at mine, 8s 6d to 12s at yard, 19a 6d to 225; Whangarei, at mine, 9s 6d; yard (steam), 17s; household, 21s; delivered, 235. Firewood: Uncut at wharf (cargo), 9a to ios per ton; delivered. 14s: cut 17s to 18a. BurtDINO Materiaj-s.—Timber: Boards and scantling, 100 ft, best, 14s; second-class, 8s; best, planed, tongued, and grooved, first-class, 15b 6d; medium, las: second ditto. 10s 6d. MHla : Cargo.bost.lls; second-class,ss 6d; baulk, 8s 6d. New Zealand palings, oft (sap), 10a; oft (hoart). 13s; 6ft, 14s; ti-treo rails, £3 10a per 10D; puriri posts. £8 108 to £7 10s; shinglos. 16a por 1.000; Hobart palings, sft, 19s;'6ft. 21a; Ilobart rails. 90s selling quotations. Bricks (at Avondale). 40s por 1.000: townyards,sostosss; delivered.ssß to 60s. Drain pipes (at works), por 100 (6 inches bore), 40a; 4 inches, 14s; 3 inches, 9s; 2 inches, £2 10s per 1,000: socket glazed pipes, 19 inches; 2a Bd por foot; 15 inches, 2s per foot; 12 Inohcß, Is 6d per foot; 9 inches, Is per foot; G inches, 6d per foot; 4 inches, 4d per foot. Manures.—Boncdnst, Sydney. £8 to £8 10s, according to quality; boneflour, £910s; Auckland £8; Peruvian guano, £18; Maiden Island, £8; Iluon guano, small lots, £5 to £6. bags included: Hurst's chemical manure £14 10.i.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails vriri Closk as undehi— This Day. For Napier and Gisborne, per Thomaß Russell, For Whangarci Heads, Parim, Walpu, Whan garci, Kanio, Tangihua, and Mangapai, per ilncgregor, at 5 p.m. For Thames, por Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. SATCr.DAY, ISth inst. For VTaiwera, Alahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai. etc.. por Hose Casey, a* 0 a.m. For London direct, per Crusader, at 11 a.m. For WatorfordandTauranga, per Rotomahano, at 11 a.m. F»r Thames, per Rotomahana, at 11.30 a.m. For Rarotonga, per Oamaru, at 3 p.m. Monday. 20th October. For Cororaandel, per Coromandel. at 11.30 a.tn. For Tauranga, Ohlnemutu, and Opotlkl, per OlenclK', at 4 p.m. Tuesday. 2lat inst. For Fiji, per Penguin, nit 4 p.m. Thursday, 23rd inst. For London via Rio do Janeiro nnd Plymouth (from Lyttelton, per Doric, 2!tth iust), per Wairarap-i, at 11 a.m. Expected length of passage. 42 days. For Australian Colonies, per s.s. Zealandia. Im mediately after her arrival from Honolulu. For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Wanaka, immediately after arrival of Zealiuulia. 8. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-oflleo. Auckland.

Meetings, Entertainments, Etc.

October 17. 1881. Abbott's Opora House—" Under tho Gaslight," 8 p.m. Choral Hall—N. Z. Art Students' Exhibition, 7 till 10 p.m. Kdon Hall, Kden Terrace-SUr of Eden Loyal Orange Anniversary; tea. 8.30 p.m. Catholic Institute-J. E. Redmond Branch of Irish National League, 8 p.m. Shortland-streot (Mr Broomhall'fl) — Moctins of Auckland Photographic Society, S p.m. St. Sepulchre's School - room — Auckland Amateur Dramatic Club, 7.30 p.m. Newmarket Hall—St. Luke's Conversazione, 7.30 p.m. St. Matthew's Literary and Debating Society, 7.30 p.m.

Deaths.

TREN WITH.—On October 17th, at tho residence of hib parents, Kensington House. Wakeflold street, Raymond Francis, youngest Bon of John and Louisa Tronwlth; aged 1 year and 9 months. WALKER.—On October 17th, Charles Aikman Walker; aged 31 years. The funeral will leavo tho Foresters' Arms Hotel, Alhertstreot, to-morrow (Saturday*. ISth mat, at 3 p.m., when friends aro cordially invited to attend.

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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1884.

For the cause that lacks assistance, Iv to mm thh9«g&s o t tA"- And the Keod that we can do.

There is a prospect of relief to vic tims of the coroner's jury system: a bill to abolish these juries passed second reading in the House of Repre sentatives last night. The ordinary mode of selecting jurors to serve at in quests is exceedingly irritating. The constable instructed to make up a jury prowls about the streets and pounces down upon any likely-looking person whom be believes he can, by cajolery or a parade of the majesty of the law, press i«to the service. As there is no pay, and an inquest may extend over two or three days, jurors often suffer pecuniary losses, and their only means of revenge is to ignore the direction of the coroner and return some ridiculous verdict. The idea that coroners' juries are a protection to the lives of Her Majesty's liege subjects is a pretty fiction. The police have to initiate the inquiry, and they prepare the evidence; then it is left for the coroner to say whether the circumstances render an inquest necessary. Without either of these preliminaries, the jury would not be summoned, or if empanelled by the coroner, the evidence adduced would not be sufficient to deter mine a sound verdict. The whole busin»ss depends on the action of the police and coroner now, and tkey may safely be left to com plete what they begin. Mr Peacock's suggestion that here, as in Scotland, a public prosecutor should have the direction of all prosecutions and judicial inquiries, is a good one; the system is simple, and works well. The bill abolishing juries takes one step in that direction. If competent men are appointed coroners, people have no cause to apprehend that inquests will be less efficiently conducted than they are now. The change would be wholly conducive to public convenience and advantage.

Prohibition of Infected Fruit.

The Government have taken prompt steps to stop further importations of the codlin moth. A Government Gazette, issued last night, has the following:—" The importa tion of the following goods into New Zea land is prohibited;— Apples and peara in any way infected with the insect car pocapsa pomonella, commonly known as the 'codlin moth,' or in which the said insect is, or has been, pre sent in any form or stage of develop ment, together with boxes, cases, barrels, or other receptacles in which apples and pears so infected are or have been con tained." This proclamation, issued on the eve of the arrival of another mail steamer, in which it is believed there is a large shipment of fruit, has created consternation amongst the dealers who have invested money in these importations. The prohibition may put them to considerable loss from a cause that could not have been foreseen. Still, it is only right that they should pay the penalty of the mistake rather than that our orchardists should be ruined. Every endeavour, however, ought to be made to limit-the losses from the sudden issue of the. proclamation, by warning importers and also shippers from San Francisco, who have ventured to con sign fruit to this market, in ignorance of the troubles in store for them. As another steamer will leave San Francisco next week, the Auckland Chamber of Commerce have been appealed to, and have taken steps .to get the proclamation published in San Francisco without delay, so that their brethren of the mercantile community there may avoid fu-rther loss. Mr Griffin, the United States Consul, has, upon being sosn by Mr Reid, Preaidont of the Chamber, to-day, cheerfully acquiesced in this pro posal, and undertaken to bring the pro clamation under the notice of the authori ties at San Francisco. A warning cable gram has boen despatched.

Australasian Statistics.

A Victorian Government Gazette issued two weeks ago contained in short form the Australasian statistics collated by Mr 11. H. Hayter, tho Government Statist. This is the tenth year of publication of theso reports, so valuable in themselves, and so in teresting for the puvpo.se of comparing the colonies with each other, and with them selves as thoy were in years gone by. Since 1875, when the first of these reports was made, the population of tho Australian colonies has increased by over three quarters of a million, but the relative position of the leading colonies has not altered — Victoria, New South Wales, and New Zealand, standing well ti the front in the order named. During these ten years the tatal imports and exports of Australasia have increased by L25,(>20,t>4i1; and in the same period her public revenue and ex penditure have multiplied over oue-thinl. The miles of railway open for trpllio have nearly trebled in the past decade, there being now 0,670 miles against 2,323 in 1875 ; while telegraph lines have increased from 22,000 to 31,000 miles. As to the relative positions of the three leading colonies, it is worthy of note that though third in population, New Zealand is second in extent of railways open ; and New South Wales, which is second in population, is at the top of the list for imports and exports. When we aio told that in the matter of public debt the rate per head on the popu lation in New Zealand is LSS 0s Od, in Victoria L 26 Is !)d, and in New South Wales L24 17s Sd, it should be borne in mind that the first-named colony, with little more than half the population of Victoria or Now South Wales, has ex ecuted more permanent and reproductive public works—her open railways at the end of 1883 being 1.450 miles in extent, while New South Wales had 1,320, and Victoria 1,562.

In the mattor of settlement and cultiva tion of the soil, the «ondition of tho different colonies is by no means identical, and it is instructive to glance at the follow ing particulars regarding tho state of culti vation in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and New Zealand i— Victoria : Land under cultivation, 2,215,023 acres ; yield of wheat, 15,570,245 bushels; live stock — horses, 25G,779 ; cattle, 1.297.54G; sheep, 10,739,021. New South Wales: Land under cultivation, 733,533 acres ; yield of wheat, 4,042,393 bushels ; live stock — horses, 326,804. ; cattle, 1,040,75:!; sheep, 31,700,308. South Australia : Land under cultivation, 2,754,560 acres ; yield of wheat, 14,649,230 bushels; live stock—horses, 104,300; cattle, 319,020 ; sheep, 0,077,007. New Zealand : Land under cultivation, 1,412,300 acres; yield of whoat, 377,700 bushels ; live stock —horses 161,736 ; cattlo, 605.637 ; sheep, 13,354,075. These figures show Victoria in a very favourable light, as producing the largest quantity of wheat, bosides feeding horses and cattlo nearly equal to those of Now South Wales, and nearly eleven mil lions of sheep. This proves the effect of a denser population operating on a limited extent of land. It also shows in some degree tho results of the Protective policy of Victoria, which, by fostering local manufactures, provides a market for farm and dairy produce among tho artisan class in tho towns. It is the comparative ab sence of such a class in the other colonies that compels the settlers ta have recourse to pastoral instead of agricultural pursuits. If she had a manufacturing community, New- Zealand would rapidly go ahead in agricul ture, for her soil and climato aro proved to be far and away tho richest and most prolific of all tho colonies in tho group.

Protectorate of New Guinea.

Thkke is lively speculation in some quarters as to tho mutual relation? of England and Germany on tho question of Pacific annoxa tion. These two great colonising Powers have always been most friendly towards each other until tho alluir of Angra Pequona on tho coast of Africa, showed as a small cloud on tho horizon. For tho solution of that ditleronco, a Conference) lias l>een ar ranged to sit at Berlin, to that there is an apparent desire to coino to an amicable understanding. Meanwhile it is ovident that there is a like conllict of interests in the South Pacific, and it is of great moment to know whether tho same friendly feeling will guido tho action of tho two Powers here. Tho Premier of Victoria has received lllfoiuiatio" •* — A.. r ,1~ /">„.. _ C— venuun with regard to Pacific affairs, and is urging tho other colonies to join with his Government in protesting against any sucli arrangement being como to without their consent. If such a Convention baa been agreed upon, it satisfactorily explains the statement made in our telegraphic news to-day, that the German war-ship Elizaboth accompanies the British squadron under Commodore Erskine, which sailed from Port Jackson to-day for Now Guinea. If there is no such Convention, tho action of the German ship might bo interpreted as a hostilo proceeding, and intended to assert German claims on that important island. In any case, the movements of these vessols will bo watched with great interest by all the Australasian colonies. With regard to the alleged Anglo-German Convention, we sympathise with the objection of tho New South Wales Government to lodging a formal protest with the Imperial Govern ment, but wo certainly consider it of urgent importance that theso colonies should be informed at onco of the nature of tho agreo ment, if any, which has been arrived at.

Tho Stau of tomorrow evening will bo the usual large double sheet, and will con tain—Continuation of " Jenkins and Co.; or the Egotist," " Mrs Sparklor's Diamonds," "The Ace of Hearts," Random Shots by "Zamiol," Topics of tho Day, Notes for Ladies, The Bombardment of Foochow, The Countess and Her Cats, Curious Chap ter in the History of Crimo, Cholera Panic at Speasiia, The Emigration Sxvindle, Sporting Notes, Field Sports and Aquatics, &c, &c.

There are 42 single women immigrants for Auckland on board the steamship Doric, which arrived at Wellington this morning. This should be good news for many house holds wanting " helps."

At the meeting of the City Council last night the Special Finance Committee brought down a detailed report upon ward allocation, which, after a brief discussion, was adopted. The report is given else where, and will bo found to be both clear and interesting.

Tenders opened by A. P. Wilson, architect, Melville's Buildings, High-street, for the erection of an entrance lodge in timber and concrete at the St. Stephen's Orphan Home, Parnell:—Hatcher, L 445 ; Brook, L 420 10s; Clayton, L4OO 12s Gd ; Da vies, L 385 ; Gay (accepted), L 341.

Further particulars regarding the shoot ing of a man by an escaped lunatic at Nel son state that the shot was fired at Busch from behind a fence. Tho injuries consist of gunshot wounds in the lungs, faco, and arm. The settlers have turned out with guns to hunt down tho lunatic, but fears are entertained that others may be shot.

A fish-hawker named Sarsfield was charged and fined for placing a barrow ef fish on the pavement. The prisoner said he was a struggling man, and had been in tho fish trade for 22 years, but was as poor as a herring. He infoimed the Bench that ho was without money, and could not pay tho fine ( and then, with a fascinating smile, asked the Bench to give him credit, His Worship asked, "How long?" "Och, your Worship," was tho reply, "until the fino weather comes in, and the blissed rain goes out—till Christmas, and Dick will pay, and no bones about it." The Bench allowed one month. Dofendant expressed his thanks, adding that he served all the " gintlefolks" at Remuora, Epsom, and Onehunga, and will be sure to pay.

Upon consideration of tho Streets Com mittee's report at the City Council meeting last night, an animated discussion took place upon tho desirability or otherwise of allowing the Tramway Company to have a resting-place to the side of College Road half-way between Grogor's (the photo grapher) and the Suffolk Hotel, for the pur pose of affording the tram horses a rest, in stead of being obliged to undergo one con tinuous pull up the steep thoroughfare The Committee reported against the pro posal on the ground that it was not desirable to vary the grade of College Road, which was 1 in 8, or to alter the levels. Cr. Devore advocated the concession, pointing out as he did so that it involved no altera tion of levels whatever. He also showed that the resting-place would not only be desirable in tho interests of the tram horses, but would, besides, servo as a convenient stopping-place, where the trams might receive and discbarge nas eengers. The "grade of tho roUing-piaee would be lin 30. After a spirited discus sion tha humanitarian sentimonts of Councillors prevailed, and the concession asked for was allowed subject to oonsent of property owners affected thereby.

In Chambers this morning His Honor Mr Justice Gillies granted probate in re Wil liam Conine, Marianna Kempthorne, Robert Wallace Craig (deceased), and allowed letters of administration to be issued in re Robert Kerwin (one surety), and Mary Ann Lane (:ieeeased) ; while the ordfr in re Michael Naughton (deceased) was renewed. An order was made to regis ter copy of will in re John Wilson (de ceased). In ro McLeod v. Macfarlane, the certilicato was referred back to Registrar to complete the account between the par tied, disallowing defendant's claim under guarantee, ar well as any interests between the parties, and allowing commission at 5 per cent, on sales made on either party, tin* amount due by one party to the other to be certified, in re Clark v. ('lark, an order was made that accounts should be taken on the presumption that each partner had contributed each capital to the con cern, tho surplus book debts to be distri buted equally between tho three partners. In re memo, of land transfer from Thomas Morrin to John Edward Grace, it was ordered that the assignment expressed therein should bo registered. The applica in re Thomas Troan (deceased) was allowed to stand over.

There was but littlo business done in the sharemarket to-day. Sales—Prince Im perial, 18s Cd ; Ivanhoe, 2s fld; Darwin, 2s 4d. Nothing doing in Bank and loading stock.

A private meeting of tho creditors of Gavin Weir was held this morning to con sider a legal opinion as to Mrs Weir's with drawal of her offer of 10s in tho £ on her husband's estate, and to determine what steps should bo taken ther'jancnt. After considerable discussion the meeting was ad journed till Wednesday next.

Our weekly markot prico list contains few alterations from last week's quotations. Fresh butter is worth 8d per lb. wholesale and lOd per lb. retail, and eggs havo ad vanced to Is per dozen wholesale and Is 3d per dozen retail. Maizo is now worth 3s 3d per bushel wholesale. Thoro is no change in tho kauri-gum market, and receipts for the month so far amount to 200 tons.

It will be seen on reference to advertise ment olsewhero that by tho resignation of Mr Thomaß Buddlo, a vacancy lias occurred in the Tauranga seat at the Parliamentary Union Houao of Representatives, and that nominations of candidates are receivable up till noon on Monday next. The poll will take place on tho same evening between tho hours of 5 and 7.30.

Heir Carl Schmitt, conductor of the Choral Society, is, we regret to learn still unable to resume his duties. He has had to undergo a medical operation, and his complete recovery is not to be expected for several weeks.

A general meeting of the United Ware housemen C.C. was hold last evening at the United Servico Hotel. Thoro were 13 members present, when Mr Iko Moses was elected Secretary to tho 2nd eleven.

The share list of tho new Oriental Bank contains no Australian subscribers. Tho now bank is offering deposit rccoipt* in exchange for thoso belonging to tho old bank on special terms.

There aro now 1,046 registered dogs in tho city, according to the Inspector appointed to look after our canine population.

Clark and Ryman's Comedy Company played " Under tho (Jaalight " at the Opera House last evening lo a moderate- audience. It is announced that by special requast tho same programme will be presented tonight. To-morrow (Saturday) night the great Irish drama " Handy Andy" will bo pro duced, when Mr Clark will appear in new songs, and thore will aleo bo n new variety minstrels bill. The performance will conclude with a new farce by Mr llyinan entitled " Love, Divorce, and Poison."

Mrs Hogan writes:—"Roforring to tho case mentionod in last night's Star con cerning tho young woman and her baby, I wisli to stato that sho had been for seven weeks residing at my house, and during that time complained of being out of health, and would not take a situation, nor would she go to a doctor. Wo had no suspicion of tho stato she was in, and up to tho time tho baby was born sho denied what was wrong with her : so I gavo her up to the chargo of her brother, and ho got a cab and removed her to the Hospital. I had to go very hard on tho brother before ho would do anything for her, as I was not able to render her any assistance."

In order to assist tho Committoo of tho Gospel Temperance Mission in making tho „!«,;» -f \r- v T Ttontl, tH.o r -,.-u.. -..a woll-known temperanco lecturer) a success, the Band of Hope Union choir havo under taken the task of forming a largo choir to assist him during his mission hero. The first rehearsal will bo hold in the Alexandra street School-room to-morrow evening at 7.30. It is to bo hoped that tho friends of this movement will attend in large num bers, so that the singing of the pieces set apart for this mission may bo rendered with effect. A most cordial and hearty invita tion is given to all who tako an intorest in this cause.

Tho anniversary of the Protestant Alliance Fifeudly Socioty was colebratod last even ing by a ball at tho new Foresters' Hall, Karangahapo Koad. Dancing was com menced at !) p.m., and was kept up with spirit till the whole programmo of twonty four dances was gono through. Tho Masters of Ceremonies were Messrs Jus. Wilson and A. I!. Griffiths, and they wero assisted by Messrs Bovin and J. Donaldson. Tho music was supplied by Read's string band, and Mr C. Johnston did tho catorng. During au interval in tho published pro gramme, songs were rendered by Misses (iiilliths and Wilson—tho lntter a girl of fourteen, who ncquitted herself remarkably well. Short speeches wcro delivered by His Worship the Mayor, by Mr Wilson, W.M., and by several other gentlemen.

Tho fourth of Mr Exley's courso of lectures in opposition to tho doctrino of conditional immortality was delivered last night to a good audicned in tho Christians' Mooting House, Now North Road. "Tho Intermediate State " was the social sub ject of discourse and Mr Exley handled it most ably, affirming from Scripturo that the intermediate state was not one of un consciousness or sloop. In cloar, logical stylo, tho speaker presented a reasonable and consistent theory of tho state of the dead prior to the resurrection, supporting his views by cloror expositions of those difficult passages which deal with "the spirits in prison," "paradise," and " the third heaven." The audience followed with the closest attention, and from tho small number of questions put at the close, appeared to be convinced of tho truth of tho lecturer's position. The meeting was opened and closed with devotional exer cises. It has been resolved to print several thousand copies of theso interesting dis courses in pamphlet form. The last of the course, to be delivored next Thursday, is on "The Rich Man and Lazarus," and is to deal more espocially with the condition of tho unsaved after death.

We have received further correspondsnoe relative to labour oflico malpractices. " \V." writes :—" Sir, —I shall feel greatly t obliged if you will kindly allow mo space in your paper to make public tho following I facts. Sometime since I saw an advertise | ment in the "Herald" for a confidential , clerk for the country applications; to be addressed to "8.8.," " H erald " office. I applied for this situation by letter, and i received in reply a letter from Messrs ' Patterson and Co., of West Queen-street, i desiring mo to call upon them, which I did. i At tho interview Mr Patterson informed i me that tho berth advertised in the ! "Herald" by him was in a large general i store at Gisborno. Ho said ho had only selected five as likely to suit out of tho ! number who had applied. Tho salary was to be £5 per week. Having made copies of ; my references in shorthand, he demanded half-a-crown for postage, which I paid him after some conversation, when 1 said I should not have replied to tho advertise ment had I been awaro tho clerkship was only to be obtained through an agent. As desired, I waited upon him tho following week, when he said he had heard from the gentleman, but he wanted someone who could speak Maori. I therefore said I was unable to. On a subsequent interview, he said ho had found a person who could spoak the Maori language. I have since been informed that Messrs Patterson and Co. were never instructed to engage a clerk for the gentleman in Gisborjse who they represented to me had desired thorn to do so ; in fict, he was not acquainted with them, and even did not know them by name. — Youra truly, A.W. — "otill Open for Employment," who had j applied for the same place, says :—" Pat terson told me, in our conversation, that a ] Mr Win. Adair, of Gisborno, was the gentle- \ man who wanted the confidential clerk, of ) which I made a note after I got out of his ■ \ office, and to whom I afterwards wrote, and received tha following reply:—'Gisborne, October 3rd. Sir, —In reply to youra of the 29th ult., my answer is that the whole thing \ is a fabrication. I have had no corres pondence with a Mr Patterson with refer ence to a confidential clerk. Ido not want one; neither have I engaged anyono who I could speak Maori. You are quite at liberty to use my name in any way you may think advisable in reference to this matter.—l am, &,c, William Adair.'"

Councillor Waymouth has abruptly severed his connection with the City Council. He held strong opinions upon the injustice of saddling the South Ward with the cost of works upon two boundary roads, and when the Special Finance Com mittee brought up its report upon Ward allocation he spoke against the allocation to lhat Ward of £1,511 for Ponsonby Road contract No. 1, contending that the amount should be reduced to £92 (ss. lid., the sum which Vonsonby was adjudged to pay. The proposition was defeated by 10 to 3, and Councillor Waymouth at once tendered his resignation and left the Council-room as a protest. What Councillor Waymouth contends for is, we believe, just. There has been a large expenditure to im prove the city endowments in the South Ward, and this will be recouped by the better rent.i derived from the sale of theee endowments, the revenue from which In voted for works In any part of the city. A considerable slice of tho £10,000 allo cated to tho Ward, aud which the resi dent ratepayers have been relying upon for long delayed improvements, has been swallowed up in works of this character. The South Ward is not only unfortunate in having the improvement of city endow ments saddled upon it, but it has long stretches of boundary road which are of comparatively little direct advantage to tho ward. Whoever succeeds Mr Way mouth in the Council, he will, we have little doubt, be sent with instructions to fight for tho adjustment which the retiring Coun cillor has failed to obtain.

Ouv own reporter at Wellington tele graphs to-day :—I understand that a Dune din contractor has been the successful tenderer for the Otaki section of Manawator Railway. The Marshallsof Auckland were third.

A iaco, married v. single, of tho Manukau Rowing Club, will take place to-morrow evening, at i o'clock, for trophies ; the courso to bo threo miles, with ono turn.

Mr Speight, late of tho Thames " Adver tiser," has accepted the post of manager of tho l)unedin branch of the Equitable Lifo Assurance Society of the United States.

Tho "larrikin" element is active in Christchurch. No fewer than sixteen boys, of ages ranging from eight to seventeen years, were up at the Police Court yesterday charged with various offences.

The mail steamer from San Francisco, with English and American mails, is expected to avrivo in the courso of to-night. The Zcalandia left at time-tablo date.and is due to-morrow.

A description of tho Northern Steamship Company's new stenmer Clansman, and also Captain Braddick's report of her passage from Glasgow to this port, is pub lished in tho shipping column.

Yesterday an election took place to fill an interim vacancy in Onehunga Borough Council, when Mr Wm. Sheldrick was elected by a majority of 25, the votes being—Sheldrick, 120 ; James, 95.

Tho balance-sheet of Christchurch Work ing Men's Club, presented at tho annual meeting last night, shows the assets to bo L 1,921 in excess of liabilities. The Club pro pose holding an Industrial Exhibition next summer.

Tho fijial practice for tho service of song, "Christie's Old Organ," takes place at 7.30 this ovoniiiK ia St. Jamcs'aJlall.

"BUCHU PAIBA."-q.,kk wmidetucar. .Uuiu.il!.. Kiau.x lIU'IJ.T uH l'iiu»i> ln,,^\-, AtDruml.u Jki'luHluirua. flucunr X Co., A(ciiU, Aarkl.iliil.

W. P. Ogilvie, Victoria -street West, .will open his new drapery establishment on Monday next instead of to-morrow (.Saturday), aa appears in advertisement on Ist pago.

Mr David Ross, in order to meot a grow ing want, has just taken premises in Jervois ltoud. Ponsonby, for tho purposo of starting a circulating library in the western suburb, and of combining with it a depot for tho salo of stationery, etc.

Tho members of St. Mathew'a Library and Debating Socioty arc requested to attend tho first meeting hold Bince the completion of tho alterations to tho school-houso, for tho biißi ness of electing olllcers for tho ensuing session, and for tho arrangement of the sessional pro gramme. A large attendance Is expected.

The members of tho Irish National Leaxuo will hold their fortnightly meeting this evening, in the Catholic Institute, Wollinuton siroot. At tho close of the preliminary butiinejs. several members will eive selections from the novelists and poets of Krin'j Isle.

Tlio list of subscribers to Mrs 11. Waitc's mechanical pictures is nearly lllleil up, and the drawing will ha held ut an early date in the Mount Eden Hall, followod by a BC-ries of (lances, to which each subscriber will bo in vited. These art treasures are on vlow at tho shops' of Messrs Finch and Ea&jleton.

I'hrkTka—For refreshing tho weary, and cheering tho social pure Tea ulono cxcela all other beverages. i'ry Ilow'a pure blended Tea, Is 10(1 per 11).—Kew'u General Grocery and Pro viaion btores, Vlctorla-sireeu-IADvT.j Ex "Waihora" and "VVairarapa."—Sew ing Machines to hand.—U. S. Chambers Tun Railway Collision shows the abso- Into necessity of Insuring with tho Nkw Zea land accident Im^'kanc*: Comi-any. £500 at death, with £3 10s weekly compensation, coats £■■! per iinnuni premium. Ollico: New Zca land Insurance Buildings.—[Advt.J

Investors in all of Adam Bede's consul tations can ButVly rely on equal chances, and as the second on the Melbourne Cup in now open, and tho race run November 4th, your tickets should be sent for at once. Drawn in tho pre sence of tho press and investors.—[Auvt.]

B.Mtv Snows.—ln view of possible baby shows to come, parents will do woll to remember that babies will never do worth exhibiting unless they aro well-fed, for good food makes good blood, and good blood makes perfect health, and when in perfect health babies (both lurge and small) certainly look at their best. Let this be borne in mind, and also tho fact that Eaton, ofthu Co-operative Store, noxt tho Criterion, Hobson-strect, la selling all kinds of nourishing food for infants, and for adults, too, ftt prices which will fairly astonish tho pur chaser. Canterbury Bacon, Sd; local do., from Id. Fresh Butter, 8d ; Salt do., Gd. Cheese, dd. 100 Hams, 8d per ]l>. Coffee, Is per Ib. Sultana Raisins, 5d per lb; Klcmes, do. 71bs Oatmeal Is. Cooking Prnneß,3d per lb ; Dried Apples, do. Jama (all aorts), fd n tin. A blondof Indian and China Tea, at Is 8d; second to none in Auckland at 33 per lb; ami others too numorous to mention.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Beforo His Worship the Mayor and Mr C,

C. MacMillan, J.P.'e.)

Drunk.—Four persons wete charged with drunkenness and punished.

Outrageous,—Arthur Kirk was chargod witll disorderly conduct last night.— Prisoner pleaded guilty to being drunk, but knew nothing of assaulting a constable. —Constable Bern deposed that prisoner was making a great noiso outside tho Waitemata Hotel betwoon 10 and 11 oVlock. Tho prisoner wanted to know why tho law should rob a poor man of his beor. Ho would have it nevertheless. So rowdy was Kirk that he had to arrest him and call another constable to his assistance. On taking him to tho station, the prisoner mado a sign to one of his companions that he intended to be " rough," and all on a sudden ho turned a somersault (a pro fessional touch), intending to injure witness and Constablo Cahill. Prisoner's heels struck witness in the face, and at the same time he received a violent kick on the knees, which would necessitate his laying by for several days.—Constable Cahill corroborated.—Sentence, one month's im prisonment witli hard labour. Lakcen y.—Agnes Ann Jessor was charged with the larceny of a polonaise and skirt, valuo 60s, tho property of Mary Ann Fredericks, of Victoria Quadrant. — Prisoner said she took thorn in error.— Mrs Fredericks, a widow, deposed that she missed tho things from her bedroom, and informed tho police of her loss. Sub sequently sho discovered her goods on tho prisonor. She had known her for 15 years, and would put up with the loss rather than punish tho woman.—Agnes Jesser, daughter of prisoner, deposed that sho resided with Mrs Fredericks. Did not give her mother permission to take tho tilings.—Sergeant Kiely arrested prisoner, Sho was wearing tho clothes. —Sergeant Pratt hinted of prisoner's previous con victions. Sho was in the habit of drinking to excess.—Tho Bonch took a very lenient view of the case, as prisoner had not done away with the things. She had been in prison two days.—Discharged.—Prisoner was agreeably disappointed, burst into tears, and wont sobbing out of Court. Puislio Halls and Amusements.— John Henry Field and Thomas Taylor Masefiold were charged with a breach of the city by laws by permitting, on the 6th mat., a public amusement to be held in Ponsonby Hall, defendants not being registered for tho same.—Alexander Fleming was charged with a like breach of the law in relation to Lorno-street Hall by permitting a public amusement there on the Ist inst.—On tho application of Sergeant Pratt, both cases were adjourned until tho 31st inst.

Summons Casks.—Allen Maguire,contrac tor, failing to kejp a light burning by build ing material in Queen-Htreet on the night of the 9th inst.—Mr S. Hesketh, in deftnee, offered several objections which were fatal. —Dismissed.—Neil McLean, similar offence, dismissed.—F. A. Pudan, for leaving a tram car in Custoins-stroet without a light on tho sth inst., 10n and costs.—Joseph Beatty, failing to keep a light burning on tho Gth at material in Wukefield-streot, 10s. —Robert Jenkin*on, failing to keep a light in Vic toria-street.—Mr S. Hesketh appeared in defence.—Remanded until to-morrow.— James Gay, chimney on fire, ss.—Richard Sarsfield, causing an obstruction on pavo ment, 5s and costs.

This was all the business.

PROTECTORATE OF NEW GUINEA.

Sailing of the British Squndron.

A German War-Ship About.

(BY CABLE—COPYRIGHT.)

Sydney, this day. Her Majesty's warships Nelson, Diamond, and Espieglo leave here to-morrow for New Guinea, where Commodore Erskino will formally declare the British protec torate. The German warship Elizabeth left Port Jacob yesterday, ami it is believed she is also bound for New Guinea.

Alleged Anglo-Gorman Convention.

Tho Government of New South Wales, in reply to Mr Service.havo declined to join in the protest to tho Imperial Government against the arrangement with Germany as to Pacific annexation,on the ground that it would be considered impertinent for tho colonies to interfere in the foreign policy of England.

AUCKLAND GARDENERS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

We have to acknowledge the receipt of a neatly got-up and well-printed brochure, containing the schedule of prizes in conneo_ tion with the above Society's spring show, which takes place on November 21 and 22. On perusal ot the catalogue, one cannot fail to notice a marked improvement in the number and value of the prizes as compared with the Society's previous shows. The most striking example of this is afforded by the special prizes, which are as follow ;— In storo and greenhouse plants, A. E. Isaacs, Esq., gives n valuable clock for dra cunas ; and I. 11. Lewisson, Esq., a silver cup for the best collection of pot plants. In cut flowers, the exhibitors of roses have little cause of complaint, 08 there are no less than 10 prizes for this class, the special donors being H. Brett, Esq., 31s Gd for 36 distinct varieties ; J. McCosh Clark,Esq.,2os for 24 distinct varieties: Messrs Hesketh and Aitken, 20s for champion rose in the show, and 10s for the beet tea rose; F. 11. Lewisson, Esq., silver cup for tho best collection of cut pelargoniums. In vege tables Messrs Hesketh and Aitken give a special prize of 20s for tho best collections (G varieties) of potatoes; and F. Newell, Esq. ,21s for the best collection of vegetables. In the Amateurs' Class, ]). A. Hay, Esq., gives special prizes for 12 roses, (i carna tions and picotees, 3 varieties of green house plants respectively. It will be seen that the Society is not unmindful of the wants of tho cottagers ; in fact, it offers them special encouragement, and cot tagors should show their appreciation of this by coming forward more freely, and exhibiting to ft greater extent than they have at previous shows. Tho follow ing aro the special prize-givers: — \V. Goldio, Esq., for 6 distinct roses; S. Coombes, Esq , for French beans; T. Stoadman, Esq., and W. McCullough, Esq., for the best collection of peas; O. P. i'ierce, Esq., and T. Steadman, Esq., for the best collections of vegetables. Tho Society have appointed representatives for tho Amateurs' and Cottagers'classes to look after the interests of their respective classes, which is a step in tho right direction. All that is now needed to make the show the best that has over taken place in Auckland is fine weather on tho show days and a full attendance of a generous public.

ADULT LARRIKINS.

(BY TELKORAIMI—OWN CORRESPONDENT,)

Cambridge, this day. Tiikki: oHerly larrikins named respectively Honry Bell, James Fraser, and Daniel Dillon, wcro brought forward at the Police Court this morning on a chargo of stealing Chinese lanters from the National Hotel on tho occasion of the opening of the Cambridge railway. Accused pleaded drunkenness in extenuation. Dillon's conduct was charac terised as most annoying to the public. His Worship cautioned them against what to him appeared a piece of "larrikin black guardism," and imposed a nominal penalty with costs, 'JOs each.

SPOUTING NEWS

Mkliiocrke, Thursday. Conjecture and Flying Jib continue firm favourites for tho Caullield Cup. The formor is now quoted in the betting at 5 to 1, and the latter ut 12 tol.

The weather was miserable yesterday for tho Oamaru Jockey Club Spring Meeting, and few people wero on the course. For tho Maiden Plate, nine out of ten started, the result being The Lad, 1 ; Rose dale, 2 ; Pirate, 3. For tho Oamaru Spring Handicai), tho two acceptors started. Billy won easily by about threo lengths from Princess Royal. The Steeplechase was a walk-over for The Lad,

CRICKET. -Saturday's Matches.

Tur. following matches have been arranged to take place to-morrow afternoon. Except whero otherwise specified, tlioy will be plnyed in tho Domain : —

National v. West End 2nd (No. 0 wicket) National: Ambury, Brookes, Colobourne (2i, UiildaiiiH, Druminond, Mackie, O. Nicholson, Wators and WriKley (Si. Emergencies: Spence and Wilkinson. West Knd 2nd :W. Baker, Berry, Clnyton, Colebrook. Courtayne, Doughty, Gamble. Hoffmann, McGregor, Verney, Woods.

Unitkd '->.\i) v. Newton.—United: Harvio (21, Shove (captain), Brighton (2), A. Ellis, Djmock. Gatlan'l, Burton, Howaon. J. Walker. Newton: Craitf, Colgun. llobson (2), Jlasoa leapt.), Mills, Osmond, Perkins, Porteous, C. Sexton, Wnddinghuin. Hmergency: Pooley. Paunei.l Ist v. Auckland 2nd (No. 8 wickoi).—Parnell: T. Brown, A. Cosson. K. Drum, A. Hill, J. Leeky, J. Mcllugh, F. Ohlson, T. ltyun, W. Speight. A. Taite and D. Testro. Auckland: P. 8. Butler, A. T. Cameron. X C. Choosman, G,U. Cheescnian, 11. X, Cotton, S. Hawkins, H. Hull. A. F. Moginic. C. H. Osmond, H. H. Reid, Thompson.

West Knd 3rd v. Parnkll 2nd (No 12 wicket).—West Knd: Laxon. McKay, Steadman, Stewart, Skeen, Munro, Harper, Somerville, Fowler, Donald, W. J. Hooper. Emergency: A. F. Hooper. Pnrnell: Gardiner. Wright, C. Hill. Muckic, Hart. Hcwson. Heron. Hooves, Keetley. Damon, and Moore. Kmergencieß: Laurie and Brown.

Eton v. Cahlton (No. H wicket).—Eton • Mills, Marks, Kowo (2), Taylor, Simpson, Kllis Bennett, Bain, Clarke, and Burns. Emergen cies : Good and Sexton. Carlton: Brophy, LuFk, Burton, Jervis, Smart, Muir, Major, Katon, Cooke, McCormick. and Fielder.

Gordon Ist v. Auckland Ist (No. 2 wicket) —Gordon : Ansonne, Gould, Holdship, Kissling, Ijusk, McCausland, Meldrum (2). Ityburn, Wil liams, Wood. Auckland :W. K. Burton G. V Cox, A. K. Dewcs, L. Kaston, 0. Gardner J, W Hall. A. Howard, J. Mnthieeon, A. O'Brien, \V W. Robinßon, J. U. Webster.

Holland's v. Franklin (No. 13 wicket).— Holland's: Thomas, Beard, Burfoot, O'Hare Mell (3), Warm (2), Mills, Murphy. Emergencies: Hern, Crouch. Franklin: Service, Sheddon Potter, Stemsqn, Xoabitt, Nightingale (2) Tat tcrsall, Hoekin, Ross, Peot. Kmergencies • Mooro, Spinloy, Searchflold.

Gokuon 2nd v. I Zinqaki (No. C wicket).— Gordon: Ball, Brooklield, Brown, Clayton F Clendon, Goul9tono, Kcnderdinc, Lusk Mel drum, Ryburn, Stevens. Alpha Ist v. Next 22 (No. 7 wicket).—First- Cranch, Cutler. Kilpatrick, Hay, McDermott' Gpodacre, Abel (2), Nesbit, Brown, Marcroft Lisson. Twenty-two: Porston, Nowton, Glcd hill (21. Done. Dewar (2), Gilmour. Gilmer, E. Bell, M. McDermott, Buck, Harff, Marcroft Johnatono, Ross. Brown. Aircy. Day, Dryland Abbot, Collins, Allen, Glbbins, Aldis, itotherham' Cooper, Brook, Brabant.

Auckland Unitkd proceed to Otahuhu to morrow b\ dranr. leaving; Crowther's stables at 1 p.m. Tho following are the names of the team:—Mumford, Testro, Yates, Lankham Cl MacCormick (2), P. Dufaur, Siniß, W. Harvey' and McPherson, '

United Warehousemen! Play an cloven against eighteen. Tho 'ormer include • Baxter Banfleld, Charter, Newland, McGochio A Bur- Besa, Shonhcrd, Gllchrist, D. Talbot, Whittaker and Vealo. Emorgoncy : Anderson. '

The Bad and Worthless.

are nevar imitated or counterfeited. This is especially true of a family modioine, and It is positive-proof that the remedy imitated 1b of tha highest value. As soon as it had been tested and proved by tho whole world that Hop Bitters was tho purest, host, and most valuablo family medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up, and began to steal the notices in which the Press and the people of the country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in every way trying to Induce Buffering invalids to uso their Btuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many othors started nostrums put up in similar style to H. 8., with variously devised names, in which the word " Hop or " llopb " wero used in a way to induce people to bolieve they wero tho samo as Hop Bittcra. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their stylo or name is, and especially those with the word "Hop1 or " Hops "in their name, or in any way connooted with them or their name, are imitations 01 counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch nono of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bittors, with a bunch or cluster of green Hopa on tho white label, and Dr. Soulo'B name blown in tho glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and Chemlsta are warned against dealing in Imitations pr counterfeits,

CABLEGRAMS.

BY CABLE. —OOPVKIGHT.]

Tho Egyptian Finances.

Cairo, October 15,—The Egyptian Go vernment have decided to cancel the pro clamation by which tho suspension of tho Cai=se De La Dettc- Ptiblique wan announced on September 17, and have ordered that the revenues assigned to the Caisxe shall continue to be paid, as in the past. The International Commission will therefore continue to exercise control over the same as provided by the law of liquidation. Battle lv Touquln—Tlireo Thousand Killed. HouriKOSfG, October 15.—The French claim that they obtained a great victory over the Chiiie.-enear I.amrson, Tonquin, on tlie lOlh inst. Tlie accounts state that the general and three thousand of his ollicers and men were killed. The French loss is set down at twenty killed and ninety wounded. Nkw Yor.K, October 15.—The Re publicans have carried the day in Ohio in the choice of electors for the election of President and Vice-president next month. London, October 13.— Iho Transvaal Government having withdrawn their pro tection from the chief Montssioa, the English Government has directed Sir Hercules Robinson, Governor ut the Capo, to establish British authority over his territory. Melbourne Gas Company's loan has been withdrawn from the market. The loan was being negotiated by the Bank of New South Wales, and the Bank of England has refused to continue to inscribe loans unless entrusted with the floating of them. Sir F. D. Bell is urging Lori Derby to sanction Sir George Grey's Pacific Annexa tion Bill. The Albert medal has been conforred on Dr. YV. McGregor, C.M.G., Receiver-General of Fiji, for the gallantry he displayed in rescuing coolies from the wreck of the ship Syria. The new Oriental have made their first call of i 2 per share, which is payable on November 15. Payment of Legislators in South Aus tralia. Adelaide, this day.—The House of Assembly has passed the bill providing for tlie payment of members, but it is consi dered certain that the measure will be rejected by the Council. Anglo-German Convention in the Pacific. Mklisouhnk, this day.—Mr Murray- Smith, Agent-General in London, has tele graphed to Mr Service stating that it is rumoured that England and Germany have concluded a convention respecting the Pacific Islands. Mr Smith advises that the colonies should make a united protest against any convention until their consent is given. Mr Service is, it is understood, communicating with the other colonies as to the course to pursue. Melbourne Wool Sales. At the second vool sale of tho season yesterday, 1,370 bales were offered. Com [ictition waR animated, and 1,840 bales were sold. Greasy merinos realised up to IOJd ; scoured wools brought to 20Jd, and a firm and active demand was experienced.

MORE FIRES IN THE SOUTH.

(BY TKLRCIRAI'Ii-—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Du.VEUIN, this day. A kike broke out at half-past ten last night in the Temple Chambers in Princes-street, between tho National and New South Wales Banks. Tho new building is the property of the National Bank, and is tenanted by various commission agents, &c. The fire obtained a good hold in the rear of the building, und several offices were much damaged. Tho Fire Brigade prevented the fire spreading further. The principal losers are Matheson and Bell (junr.)i Hooper, J. A. Chapman, and Rothschilds and Jacobs,■ wholesale jewellers. The building was in sured for £3,000 in' the National Office. Rothschilds and Jacobs have insurances of £1,000 on the stock. The damage to the latter linn's stock does not exceed £700.

InvkßOArgill, this day

Kingswell's fellmongery at Waikiwi, a largo establishment, was burnt down last night. The men who live in a hut on the premises had gone to bed, when they were alarmed by the crackling of burning timber, and found the building, a two-story one, in a blaze. The insurances are as follow :— Building and plant — Standard, £500 ; Colonial, £500; Firo Association, £250; Australian Mercantile Union,£2so;National, £500. The stock was insured for £150 in the Victoria and £-250 in the New Zealand Office. Nothing is known as to the origin of the fire.

Blenheim, this day.

A house at Renwicktown, seven miles from Blenheim, was burnt down at an early hour this morning. It belonged to Mr Dixon Cattley, who was away at the time, and his wife and family escaped through the window. Tho cause of the fire was a defective stovepipe. There was no insurance.

MINING NEWS.

(BY TKLKdRAPn—OWK CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day. New Pmnck Imperial.—When breaking down No. 2 reef yesterday afternoon in the eastern drivo at No. G level, tho manager found colours of gold, tho quartz being about 2ft. in thickness. The reef in the winze below No. G contains very promising minerals, and from tho appearance of the hanging-wall branch of the lode in tho drive at No. 4 level, gold may bo found at any moment.

C a l c i) o x i an,—Richardson, tiibutcr, crushed 8 loads for a return of olozs.

Kuranui Hill.—Wood, tributer, ob tamed 2ozs. Sdwts.

THE OUTRAGE BY A LUNATIC.

(by telegraph—press association.)

Nelson, this day. The search for the escaped lunatic, Gibson, who shot Mr Busch, has so far proved un successful. Tho search party, however, found a camping ground, where there was a quantity of bread and meat and several boiled potatoes, a pot used for cooking, a number of sacks used for covering, and also a boot which he was known to have on when he escaped. A strict watch is now being kept, and ho will no doubt shortly be cap tured. It is rumoured that Buscli has died from his wounds, but this needs confirma tion.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(BY TKLEGRAPH.-SPECIAL REPORTER.)

Wku.incto:-', this day

YkstekdAT was a private members' day, and very little business of importance to Northern readers came under considera tion. The whole afternoon was wasted by a wrangle over tire Wanganui Harbour Board Rating Bill, a measure of purely local interest, which was eventually read a third lime and passed.

Abolition of Coronerß" Jnrleg,

Mr Guinness managed to secure the second reading of his bill abolishing coroners' juries, the division being :—Ayes, :!7 ; noes, 21. He urged that it would be better (hat inquests should be conducted by coroners without the assistance of juries, while the Premier, who opposed the mea sure, held that tho people should have a voice in these matters. Mr Peacock urged the adoption of the Scotch system, where a legally-trained man was appointed to con duct these inquiries.

North Island Railway Debate.

It transpires that the debate on the North Island trunk railway route will not come on until the East and West Coast Railway Bill is disposed of. This arrangement has been made by the Government.

Election of School Committees.

There was a long debate on the motion for committal of tho School Committees Elec tion Bill.

Mr Rolleston held that the measure would play into the hands of those opposed to tho present system of education. Mr Bryeo said he would not vote for any amendment of the Education Act unless it emanated from the Government of the day. Mr Downie Stewart held that there was great dissatisfaction with the present working of the Act, majorities swamping minorities ; but the Premier denied this.and accused Mr Stewart of bringing it forward on behalf of the denominationalists and those who favoured Bible-reading in schools. The committal was carried after a long debate by 36 to 13. An attempt was made in Committee toe-xpunge the provision for abolition of the cumulative vote, but in vain. An un successful attempt was also made to givo each man 3 and 2 votes. Tho bill passed with slight amendments of a technical character, and was reported to the House. The False Notice of Births, Marriages, and Deaths Bill was slightly amended in Committee, and the House adjourned at 1 a.m.

New Petitions,

The following petitions were presented to the House yesterday:—From Samuel Stephenson, formerly hotelkeeper at Mount Albert, complainingthatundertho Licensing Act the distriat in which he resides was petitioning against the spirit and in defiance of the Act, whereby, he cays, he was defrauded of his just rights and privileges, his property confiscated for three years, and himself and family brought to ruin, and he prays compensation (Hon. J. Tole); from settlers of Te Mata, Kua puke, Kawhia, and Aotea, praying for a bi weekly mail service (Mr Lake); from Christ church unemployed, stating tho circum stances of their distress, denying that they refused rensonable wages, and asking that their case be taken into consideration.

Agricultural College for Auckland.

The question of an agricultural training school, to be used as a cheese and butter factory, was raised in the House yesterday. The Premier said that the Government recognised the necessity for an agricultural school, but could not sco their way to erect a training school to be used as a cheese and butter factory. They would eventually have to erect an agricultural college some where in the North Island, and his own idea was that it should be north of Auckland, 80 that the cultivation of subtropical products might have some attention,

The Railway Route Debate.

It ia probable that the debato on the North Island trunk railway routo will take place this evening. Members have been studying the evidence during the last few days, and the feeling amongst the Southerners appears to be strongly in favour of the central route. It is under stood that Auckland and Taranaki mem bers will accept the route, but only condi tionally upon a line to Taranaki being pro mised. To-day's Business. It is the intention of Captain Morris to ask the Premier today if he will arrange to have the buildings at Ohinemutu that have been finished taken over by Government. The only other question of interest on tho Order Paper is one by Mr Fitzherbert, want ing to know why Eome members' speeches are reported in "Hansard" in the first person and others in the third.

Sir Hunt's Goldflelds Claim.

The Goldfields Committee has made tho following report on the petition of Wm. A. Hunt, of " Shotover " celebrity, who claims L 5,000 for discovering the Thames gold field:—"That a thorough investigation was made into tho claim by a special commission of the Auckland Provin cial Council, and the Commission reported unfavourably, and also that the Thames goldtield had already been pro claimed before Mr Hunt's alleged discovery was made. The Committee are therefore unable to recommend that any reward be paid to the petitioner." Mr SedJon has laid on the table of the House a report by Dr. Hector on quartz taken from Cedar Crock. He finds the result gives a proportion of 4ozs. 13dwts. ta tho ton. The district where tho quartz is found is in Ross.

The Governor's Looture.

His Excellency the Governor's lecture on the defences of New Zealand will probably be presented as a Parliamentary paper, with plates explanatory of the nature of the batteries, guns, submarine and torpedo defence, and also of the particular plan of defence for eacli harbour. It will also, as with His Excellency's inaugural lecture last year, be printed with illustrations in com panion form to the volume of the " Now Zealand Institute Transactions," and may be presented to the public institutions, &c., in order that an intelligent interest in this important subject may be created through out tho colony.

New Bills,

Tho following new bills have been intro duced and read a first time in the Lower Houso:—Bill to Repeal Certain Sections of the South Island Native Reserves Act (Mr Taiaroa), Animals Protection Act Amend ment Bill (Captain Morris), Bill to Amend the Printers and Newspapers Registration Act, ISGS (Sir George Grey). The Thames Recreation Reserve Bill haa been read a second time on the motion of Col. Fraser.

Tho Gold Duty Abolition Bill having been thrown out of the Upper House, Sir George Grey has given notice in the Lower House of a bill which shall provide for a reduction of the gold duty to one shilling per ounce in March, 1885, and its abolition in March, ISBG. An Immigration Griovanco, Considerable hardship appears to be suffered by numbers of married men who came out to the colony under the system of immigration with the object of making homes for their families whom they left behind. By tho stoppage of nominated immigration, they are deprived of an opportunity of biinging out their wives and children, from whom they are separated. Mr Richardson brought the grievance undev the notice of Government yesterday, but the only satisfaction he got was that in structions had been given to the Agent- Gonoral that all those who had paid nomina tion should be brought out. The Kawaltawa-Whangarel Railway, I am informed that Mr Stout has pro mised either to give a portion of the Puhi pnhi bush to a syndicate.and allow them to. construct the Whangarei-Kawakawa Eail way,or the Government would do it them, selves. I am fmther told that secret in. fluences are at work to thwart the efforts of Mr Hobbs. Telegrams have been received by Whangarei delegates asking tho names of those who are opposing tho lino. It is believed the intention is to burn them in effigy. Amendment ci the Printers' Registration Sill. The bill which Sir George Grey has intro duced to amend ths Printers and News papers Registration Act is in the direction of removing the liability of persons other than the actual printer. Under the pre sent state of the law they are liable to a fine of £5 for each copy of a book or document without an imprint which they may give away gratuitously or sell. The bill will assimilate with the law of England, and Sir George Grey is urging on Government to take it up and get it through this ses sion.

A Monday's Dissipation. It is not likely that there will be any sit ting of the House on Monday evening next, bir Julius Vogel gives a grand ball on Mon day at his residence, or perhaps it would bo more correct to say that invitations are made out in the namos of Sir Juliiw and Lady Vogel and tho Hon. Mr and Mrs btout. Members play a cricket match on Monday against the Civil Service,while the Press Gallery will play another match against the Telegraph Department,

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17/1881



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The Ouehunga Brass Band will give an open air performance this (Friday) evening, on the grounds at tho cornor of Queen and l'rincess-streets, when the following pro grammo will be gone through : - Grand march, "Postal" (Hulac); quadrille, "Jeannotte" (Rourdj valse, "Pansy Blossoms" (F. Howard); march, " See tho Clouds "(Ensehell); schottische, "Gipsy Queen" (Sinter); selection, "Pirates of Penzanco " (Sullivan); march, " Does Your Heart Boat True" (Sinter); polka, "Courier" (Round); grand march, «Pan< tifieialo " (Gamon); finale, " God Save the Queen." The election of a councillor to fill the vacancy in the Onehunga Borough Council, caused by the resignation of Mr \V. Steven* son, took place yesterday. The total num ber polled was 215, as follows:—William Sheldrick, 120 ; George James. (J5. Majority for Mr Sheldrick, 25. There was the greatest interest taken in the election, betting being indulged in pretty freely, the odds of £6 to £1 being laid many Hmcs on the winner, An entertainment in connection with the Newton Young Men's Mutual Improvement Socioty was given last evening in the Newton Congregational School-room, and proved a happy termination to a very suc cessful session, A disgraceful exhibition of precocious depravity was given in Wyndhnm-street about ten o'clock la.-t night. A group of some half-a-dozen boy.', whose ages langcd from 13 to 10' were, leeling about the foot path outside the Shakespeare Hotel in a stile of miaudin intoxication. They were indulging in a rough-and-tumble kind of horseplay, and making use of filthy and profane expleti .-eg. Although gathered around the Shakespeare, it was stated that their liquor was obtained elsewhere. Good jirogress i 8 being made with the construction of tho new Baptist Ta'oernae!e for Auckland. Tho builders aro now well advanced with the roofing of the building, ho that there should bo no difficulty in having everything ready for tho projected opening at Christinas. "ROUGH ON RATS, "-a™* mt mv. *l«. «**,* Keuilil.b«"o>s Pi(.«ii«i 4 Co.. AgtuU. AuckluO.