COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &0.. To-night. •Opera Uouao—"lsldoro," 8. Theatre Royal—Burlesquo, 8. Strasburg Clook-Coupland'a Storo, 7 to 10. Ali Saints' S.ihool-ProfOßSor Carro.lo and his Pupils, Athletic. 8 Manonio HaU-Drulda1 Ball, 8. St. Sepulchre's School-room—Parish GloeClub Concert, 8. Irish Notional Loague, Catholic Institute- Fortnightly Mooting, 7.80. Star of Kdon, L.O.L.—Annual Mooting, Kden Hall, 7.30. Working Men's Club-Eight Hours' Doinon fitration Comniittoe, 8. YVosloyau Mission, West Tamaki, 7. Drlll-Bhcd—Naval Artillery and Coast Guards- Devonpart Naval Artillery, 7.50.

Auction Sales To-morrow.

sainuol Coohrano and ."on—Kuniituro, &o. Bolmsnt Torraoo, Iteinuera, 11. J. 11. Randerßon—Timber, &0., 11. J. H. Hamor and Co.—Furniture, &c, 2.

Chief Post office, Auckland.

Holla will close as nndor :— This Bat, For Whitlanga and Upper MUI, per Argyll), at a p.m. For Whangaroi Hoada, Parua, Waipn, Whan- Korei, Kamo, and Mangapai, per Maogregor at 6 p.ih. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 pjn. Saturday. November li. ¥or Cowaa and Ooromandol, per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For Wslwora, per Wellington, at 1 p.m. ifor Katl Kati. Aongatote, Tauranga, and Opotiki. via Thainoa, per Kotomahana, at J. 30 p.m. Wor Tnamoa. tier Rotoroahana, at 5 p.m. For Ruisell, Kawakawa, Suva and Levuka, por Arawaut, at 5 p ra. Tuesday, Novombor 17. For United Kingdom and Continont of Europe (via Rio de Janeiro and Plymouth), from Wel lington por R.M.S. Aor/tngl on the 19th, for Rptoruaat 7 p.m. Thismuil will be due at Plymouth on January 3 For Taranaki and Southern Ports, per Rotorua, immediately after arrival of Australia, from Ban Francisco. For Australian Colonies, por Australia, unnia dlatoly utter her arrival from Honolulu.

Signed) S. B. BIBS, _~ Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-offlce. AuoklAnd.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

Sunbkt.—This evening, 6.10. Sunrise.—To-morrow morning, 1.17. Moon h Age.—First Quartor, 15th, 9.39 o.m.

HIGH WATER.

AuouLAiro-Thig evening, 1017; to-morrow morning, 10.39. Manukau Hkads — To-morrow morning, 0.57; to-morrow aftornoon, 1.19. Kaipara Heads—To-morrow morning, 1,67; to-morrow aftornoon, 3.19.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVHNING. Waitaki. 8.8., Crawford, from Whangarol Agnes Donald, sch., Lowia, from Whangarel Macotregor, s.s.. Johnson, from Whangaroi Griffin, son.. Olsen, from Ruasell Argyle, B 8., Amodeo, from Mercury Bay

TODAY. Sea Waif, brig. Sinionßen. from Newcastle Ohau, 8.8., from Greymonth

DEPARTURES.

last evenino. Hlnomoii, Govt. R. 8., Fatrchtld, for Wellington Glenelg, as.. West, for Whangarel Wolliiigton, s.s., Stevenaon, for Tauranga

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Ohan. from Groymouth, duo Douglaß, from Opotiki, Sunday Enterprise, from Thames, Sunday, 6 a.m. Clansman, from Russell, ti morrow Rotomahana, from Thames to morrow, 4 p.m. Australia, from San Francisco Saturday Coromandel. from Ooromundel. Monday, op.m, Glenolg, from WhanKwei. Saturday Coptio. from Plymouth, about November 25 Ruapehu. from Plymouth, about Docnmbnr 8 Bimutaka, from Southern Ports, about Dec. 15. (For projected departures sco shipping ad vsrtisemonts and mall notice;.]

IMPORTS.

Per I3oa Waif, from Novvcastlo: 316 tons coals' 81 tone bonedust.

"Inwabib Cojstwibk.—Nollio, from Whanga poua, with 30,000 ft timber; Kob Roy, from Waiheke, with 30 tons thimclo; Lafco Suporior, from Ngungurn. with 27.000U timber.

Outwards Coastwisb.—Nellie, for Whan gapoun; Kob Itoy, for Walhoke ; Like Superior for Whangaruru.

The brigantine Ryno entered out at the Cus toms today for Suwarrow.

Tho b.s. Waitaki arrived from Whangarei last evening with sundry cargo, nnd the following DassonKers:— Mesdames Myorsand ManderßOn, Mr Wutaon.

The Bohoonor Ocoan, which lift this port a fnw days ago in charge of CapUin Ruafc. is re ported to have gone ashore on the Opotiki bar, but not in a dangerous position.

Tho s.s Macgregor arrived from Whangarcl last evening with 69 sacks gum, eundrica, and the following passengers :—Mesara Cohen, Marshal), Shearer. Brown. Corkindalo, Rnff. Froude, MoDonald, Weavrl Greenlief. Misß Wilson, M. McQro<or, Mr and Mrs Tobbes and 4 in the steerage.

When the Argyle left Mercury Bay, the schooner Handa I?le had almost completed oading for Melbourne.

The brig Sea Waif, 260 tons register, arrived from Newcastle thio morning, she sailed on tho Ith inst, and had Btormy weather through out, the wind being variable,but no injury was sustained by tho vessel.

Tho Mission sohooner Southern Cross has. gone to an anchorage at tho powder ground.

1 he s.s. Argyle arrived from Mercury Bay at 2 a.in. Passengers: Mrs Blackwood, Mcsere Haywood and Maxwell.

The brlgantino Ooeola arrived at Meroury Bay from thia port. In tow ot thos.s. Argyl", on Wod neaday morning Just,

The e.s. Douglas is reported to have broken down two lnileß outside of Opotiki yesterday afternoon, but as no information of the occur renoe has been forwarded to the Northern Steamship Company, the accident ie considered to bo of a trifling oharactor. The Douglas is ex pected to leave Opotiki for Auckland direct on Saturday, and should arrive hero on Sunday.

KAIPARA SHIPPING

Pahi, this day.—Sailed, j esterday, forH dnoy Ellen Don I mi, briganlino.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Tauranga, Nov. 13.—Arrived: Wellington from Auckland, 7.30 a.m.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, this day.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKET.

Farm and Daibt Produce.—Wholesale Butcer.prime fresh. 8d ; Butter, salt. 9d to lOd; Cheese, good factory, (id to OJd; Canterbury do., scarce 5} to lid; Eggn, dozoa. lOd; Lard, in bladders.6idto7d; Bacon and Hamain cloth, Pro vinoiiil.OldtoMi; Haras.B}dto9)d; Cant.Bacon and Hams, new oure—Bacon only BJd; Bacon and Hams in equal numbers, B}d; Hams, only IOJd ; Jamß, per cose, 5s doz., £112u Sd to £J 15a 6d; Honey in bulk. 4d Dor lb. Flour Market.—Wholosale.-Superflneflour, Bilk dressed, per ton. £1U 10s; do, do, household, £910shvndreds, sb; flftics.lOs per ton extra; Huoku and bags free ; hundreds. ss; fifties, 109 extra; Southern do. £8 10s; bran, per ton, sacks included, local. £6; Southern do, £5 10s; local sharps, £5 IDs ; southern do.. £5 10s; cabin bread. £1G; oatmeal, do. £11 Ss to £11 los; oats. 2s Cd to 2s 9d; maize. 3s 3d ; potatoes, nominal, £3 por ton; pearl barley do, £18 to £19; boanß, 3s 3d ; onions, £11; fowl wheat. 3s to 3s 3d. Kauri Gum Flax, Sec — Poor 'ordinary nominal, £30; trnod ordinary. £33 to £31; superior. £35 to £10 and upwards; East Coast. £16 to £19; fla:: per ton. £18 to £21; tow. do. £7 to tii: fungus por lb. 3d; cocoanut Hbre. per owt. 15s to 17s. The market is very weak but prices remain unaltered. Coal and ITiiuiwood Makkkt. Coal: Now oastle (ship's Bide), 27b to 30s por ton; yard, 32s to 355; Bay ot Islands, at yards. ita 8d; screened, 28sfid; ditto at (he mines, 13s: ship's side, 255; Waikato. 8s to 12s; in Auckland, 18b to 225; Kunio, 10s per ton at loading Rround; Taupiri at mine, 88 6d to 12s, at yard, 19a 6d to 22a; Whanearel, at mine, 9s Bd; yard (steam), 17s; household, 21s; delivered, 23b. Firewood: Uncut at wharf (cargo), 8s to 8s Bd por ton; delivered, 13s; cut. lls to 16a. Building Matejuals.—Timber: Boards and scantling, 100 ft, best, 13a Gel; second-class, 8s; best, planed tongued, and graved, first-class, 16s ; .medium, 12s M. \ second ditto, Us. Cargo, best (at mills), 10s 3d; cccond class (at mills), 5s 6d; baulk. 7b. New Zealand pailingß, sft (sap), 10s; sft (heart), 13s; 6ft, 14; tt-treo rails, £% 10s per 100; purlri nostß,£6 10a to £7 10a; shingles 15a per 1.000; Hobart palings, 6tt. 19s; 6ft, 21s; Hobart raL's, 100s. selling quotations. Bricks <at Avondale), 35a to 46s per 1,000; town yards, 45b to sos; de livered. 60s to 60s. Drain pipes (at worke), per 100 (6 Inches bore), 40s; 1 inches, 14s; 15 ilnohes, 9b; 2 inches, £2 10 per 1,000; socket glazed pipes, 18 inches, 4s por foot; 15 inches, 43 6d per foot: 12 inches, 3s per foot; 9 Inches, 2s per foot; 6 inches. Is per foot; i inches, Sd per foot; 3 Inches, 7d per foot. Manures. — Bonedust. Sydney, £8 to £9; according to quality; boneflour, £9; Auck land, £8; Peruvian guano, £18; Maiden Island, £8; Huon guano, small lots, £5 to £6, bags in cluded: Hurst's chemical manure, £14 10s: animal manure, £710s.

Notices to Correspondents

Young Ireland.—You are too knowing by half. We havo no space for your peculiar views on Auckland edltoru. Offended Taste.—lt is a wonder that JEsthetio Auckland does not protest against those ugly telegraph posts. Your idea might bo worth patenting. The Ebcatbd Nun.—Wo have recoived a pllo of correspondence denlintr with this subject, which is deolined for tho pitu plo reason that it is unsuited for our culumnu. Light. — Your latter, dealing with some of " Zamlol's " luoubratlonp, was handed ovor to that writor, In accordance with rule Bather.—Draw the line for sourpolf by boldly declaring yourself a man ;if Mr Strong ob jects, accept bis ruling. Justice.—ln the last session of tho New Zealand Parliament, an Act was passed exempting apprentice printors from tho operation of the law with regard to Saturday halt holidays.

Marriages.

B»HTLETT-PEACE.-On November 11, at the Boreeford-stroot Congregational Church, by tho Key. J. Koberteon, M.A., AWrod, third son of Mr A. G. Bartlott, to Sara, youngest daughter of Mr K. Peace.

Deaths.

EDWARDS. -On November 3, at the residence of her sister (Mrs Osborno), Ballarat, Fanny Bradf otd.thobclovod wlfo of John C. Edwards, formerly of Auckland.

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

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1885.

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

That the sham-fight of Monday last should be pronounced by Sir George Whitmore " the best turnout the Volunteers have had in the colony," forms a high testimony to the general efficiency of our local defence forces. This all the more so, too, because the gallant umpire of the fight does not praise without discrimination, but, on the contrary, gives free condemnation where he thinks it deserved. As a test of the soldierly qualities of our Volun teers, their readiness to muster to a man when called upon, and their cheerfulness under hardships, the re view was a complete success. The point of Colonel Whitmore's criticism turns chiefly upon the defective disci pline, and therein he corroborates the remarks which we made a week ago on the subject of reforming the system upon which our defence forces are raised and trained. The tendency of colonial life is in the direction of culti vating independence of-action, and a chafing under restraint, combined with a sense of equality on the part of all classes; and where these are allowed full play there can be no such thing as discipline. The value of individual judgment in modern warfare is no doubt great, especially in skirmishing operations ; but in matters of general scope, Volunteers should cultivate the virtue of implicit obedience to orders, remembering " Theirs {not to reason why—theirs not to make reply." On the other hand, men who are acting from pure patriotism do not relish the curt and peremptory style of some officers ; and the only means of attain ing perfect discipline would seem to be the formation of a permanent force, which should form the nucleus of our citizen army, and at the same time be the type and pattern iv matters of drill and discipline which should move the Volunteers to active emulation from a feeling of esprit de corps.

The result of the sham fight with regard to our ability to repel an invader oes not appear altogether satisfactory, or is Col. Whitmore very explicit in

his judgment on that point. Of courso it has boen clearly demonstrated that no ordinary cruiser could run the gauntlet of the harbour defence works, including the submarine mines and the various batteries 5 but there is a lingering suspicion that the Tamaki line of defence would be found ineffective. There is such a long line to defend that an enemy with a thorough knowledge of the country might have little difficulty, while creating a diversion by a pretended ad vance in one direction, in marching upon Auckland and committing great havoc. But it must be borne in mind that our available defence force would be much larger than that which took part in Monday's manoeuvres, because on that occasion our Volunteers sup plied the attacking force as well. The scattered and desultory nature of the fighting on the banks of the Tamaki probably prevented a correct judgment being formed as to the results of the tactics employed on either side, just as it led to occasional disregard of the rules of mimic warfare. Like Alex ander at the festive board, our Volun teers thrice routed their foes, and " thrice they slew the slain." Various sections of the assailants and defenders were " annihilated," and yet never went out of the fight ; others were made prisoners, yet did not lay down their arms; and others, with true British doggedness, declined to see when they wore defeatod. Yet, despite all draw backs—and the shortcomings were by no means confined to the rank and file —we agree with Sir George Whitmore that the display was the best which the colony has yet producod, and highly creditable to the officers and men engaged. It has been proved that our defenders would do their duty gallantly and well in an actual emer gency ; and with the capacity for " annihilation which they displayed, they would give a good account of any invading force at all likely' to land on our shores.

Our wookly markot prico list appears in anothor column Buttor remains at porvious quotation, and eggs have advancod to lOd per dozon wholosalo. Tho gum market is very weak thoro boing no buyers, pending the arrival of the mail steamer. The supplioß for Novembor to date amount to 135 tons.

A number of valuablo building sites woro offered for leaso to day by J. H. Hamor and Co. on behalf of tho Auckland City Council. Tho land ia rituatod in and about Ponsonby undKarangahapo Koad and it was anticipated that the looses would be eagerly sought of tor. Thore was a largo attendance at tho salo, but, strange to say, only a few lots woro disposed of. Section 53, Hopotoun-streot, lots 39 and 40, realised £15, and lot 16, in Totara-streot, realised only £8. Tho old cottage on this allotmont was also sold for 30s. Tho remaining lots woro withdrawn from sale.

It will be seen on roferonco to our report of the C.if.C. Spring Mooting that another of Musket's eons was to tho foro to-day. This was tho two-year-old colt Artillory, ownod by Mr P. Butler, who won tho Nursery Handicap, beating eight othors. Ho was purchased horo in January last from his breeder, Mr T. Morrin, for 100 guineas. Tho usual fortnightly mooting of tho Women's Christian Tomporanco Union wob held at the Foresters' Hall, Karangalmpo Koad yesterday afternoon. Tho mooting was presided over by Mrs Brnme, President of the Union, and thoro was a fair attendance of members. The sewing circle (tho objoct of which is to provide clothing for tho poor) was rosumod with energy, and arrangomonta were mado for regular reports from superintendents of departments. The next meeting will be hold in the same placo on Thursday after noon, 26th November.

The half-yearly examination under tho New Zealand Pharmacy Board was hold at the ofh'co, Wyndham-stroot, on tho 21st October last, the result being that Mr James S. Maclawin, assistant with Mr J. A. Pond, Auckland, and Mr William Balky, assistant to Mr Bonnington, chomist, Christchurch, have passed successfully, and are thereforo qualifiod for registration as pharmaceutical chemists.

Mr Jonathan Winks was duly electoJ Mayor of Parnoll today. His nomiuntors wero Mossrs D. H. McKonzie and J. Friar Clark.

Apropos of tho recent shot und shell practico from Fort Resolution, Mr Hogun (manager of tho Kohimarama Industrial School) writes as follows to a friend in town :—" I suppose you have hoard of tho 3 C4-poundor shot which dropped horo last Saturday, whilo some so-called artillery men wero practising at Point Resolution. Ono almost killed tho horso which I had but just turnod loose aftot" returning from town. Ono fell a little short of tho premisoa. Ono passed ovor the school building, and struck tho beach just in front of tho playground, nnd tho pieces of shell wore many which fell horo.toaring up tho ground. The lads wore playing at 'hocky,' and had but just gono in to toa wlion ono of the shots foil upon tho placo they hud but just left, and buried itself no deeply that wo had to dig it out. Major Boddam, or whoever is in command, does not know much about laying out an artillery rango. It remindod mo of old times to hear tho pieces of shell flying round, but I object to boing shot horoafter, having escaped tho Russians in 1855, and Sopoys in 1557."

The ordinary monthly meeting of tho directors of tho Caledonian Socioty was hold last night. Tho chief businoaa was to re ceive tho report of tho lato conversazione, which showed that 499 tickets had been sold, tho proceoda boing noarly £50. After all expenses have been paid, there will bo a balance of about £15 to tho credit of tho Society. A special vote of thanks was awarded to the Rev. D. Bruco for his ad drcßS at tho Bocial meeting in tho Choral Hall, and it was resolved to havo 2,000 copies of it printed in leaflot form for general circulation, undone copy engrossed for prOßorvation as tho proporty of tho Society. It was resolved to call a public mooting ahortly, for tho purpose of enrolling new mombors. Tho names of Messrs Adam Cairns and J. F. Mclntyro wore uddod to the Sports Committeo, and it was agreed that members outside of tho diroctory having special qualifications for tho work of tho Committee should bo invited to join it. Tho Committoo moots on Thursday next to arrange for the annual gathering of tho Society.

" The Grout Controversy botwoon Christ and Satan from tho Destruction of Jerusalem to tho End ©f Timo " is tho titlo of a hand some and bulky volume which is being placed before tho Auckland public by Mr B. Hare, agent for tho International Mis sionary Society ot the Unitod States. Tho work, which is written in able stylo by Mrs E. G. White, is an exposition of reli gious history in tho light of prophecy, and will be found most interesting reading. The thirty-eight chapters into which the book is divided are each devoted to impor tant topics, and the numorous illustrations add interest and value to tho work. To Christians of all denominations thin volumo should prove of great value in stimulating inquiry and quickening spiritual life; for apart from its peculiar tenets and interpre tations, it is pervudod by a tono of genuine and fervent piety. Mr Hare has already secured a good few orders for this book.

"A Young Mother" writes strongly advising the employment of mid wives, instead of male accoucheurs. From certain expressions in her letter, we can see she has been unfortunate in her choice of a doctor; hence her condemnation of the " horrible and unnatural custom" of having male attendance at childbirth.

The remaining ten defended cases on the II.M. list were adjourned until Monday morning, the 16th inst.

We have received a communication draw ' ing attention to the distressing circum stances in which a respectable family resident in Newton Road iiave been placed through miefortune. Our correspondent should lay the facts before Mr Bwington, of the Benevolent Society. The case is one in which assistance, if accepted, would be well bestowed. With an efficient charitable organisation in existence, it is not advisable to invite special subscriptions for particular cases of distress.

The difficulties in the way of carrying on a fish business, so as to make it profitable to the projector and convenient to the public, appear to be well-nigh insurmoun table, but a further attempt is about to bu made by Mr Sanford, of Rakino Island, who announces that he will sell smoked fish retail, from his boat, at the watermen's steps, Queen - street Wharf. Whether people will go for their fish in order to save intermediate profits, remains to be seen,

" Fair Play " complains of the thought lossnoss of persons advertising situations vacant who do not return the testimonials of applicants, oven when stamps are en closed for that purpose. We Bhould hope this practice is not vory generally followed.

The Mayor (Mr Waddol) .sent the boys of the Kohimarama Industrial School a hand some present of fruit on Monday last.

A letter by "Observer" agitates the question of having a urinal provided at the Uomain Cricket Ground for tho use of tho public. Tho matter is ono dosorving atten tion.

Nominations for the Mayoralty of the Borough of Newmarket closo to-morrow at noon. To-day Mr F. 0. Clayton was nominated for the offico by Messrs Alfred Buckland and Geo. E. Iroland.

Tho debris of the rocont Nowton firo ignited again to-day, and caused some alarm to tho neighbours. It wan, howover, extinguished by tho application of several buckets of wator.

Lovera of tho pianoforte would do well to inepecta now style of piano now on view in tho window of tho largo establishment lately opened in Hobaon-stroot by Mr W. H. Webbo, tho well-known teacher of mueic. It ia a new stylo of upright concert grand piano, the best class of instrument mado by one of the leading and oldest established German makers. The iron frame, which is very massivo, is vertical up to just above tho striking point, when it rocodos back and covors tho brass wrest pin, and standing wrest plank, which adds to durability of tho instrument. Tho framo is beautifully finished, being gilt throughout. The action is ono of tho vory bost, being a double chock repeator action, and tho latost invention with refer ence to the soft podal called tho " pedalo d'oxpreeaion " by M. Montul.is attached by means of a massivo braes rod which ehiftß tho action forward, enabling tho porformor to obtain a gradual diminution of sound from forto to pianissimo. Tho sounding board is simply perfect, and the felting of the hammorspociallylproparod, giving the in strument a magnificent and powerful tune. The piano is the bost upright turned out by Hanko, and built in a solid walnut case. Mr Wobbo has also on view other prizo modal pianos by the following makers: — Ibnnchsoti, maker to tho Emperor of Ger many, Manthey, and Loitner of Dresden.

Mr E. Wood writes exhorting Karnnga hape ratopayorn to look to their intorosts by olocting a representative who is pledged to support Mr Holdship, and thus give to tho north a good and pormunent highway to tho harbour.

A trotting match, which has beon talkod about for some timo past, wus finally sotilod a foiv days ago. Mr E. G. Sundall backed hia roan horeo Chips to trot Mr Boasloy's grey niaro Deception from Gwynno's Hotel, Epsom, to Auckland, for £10 a-aido, and it rosultod in an oaay win for the roan, who boat Docoption by 20 yards. Mr Boasloy not boing satisfied with tho result, a Hocond match waa arranged, in which Chips gavo her opponont 150 yards start over tho eamo course. It ondod in a moßt oxciling race, Chips only winning by a head.

At tho ueunl monthly mooting of tho Fire Underwriters' AsßOciiition, hold in thoir rooms, Fort-Htroot, on Thursday afternoon, Mr Tait, Chairman of tho Association, brought undor tho notico of members a sug gestion that had boon mado tv ontortain tho City Firo Brigade atadinnor or supper. Tho proposal wan very cordially received, and tho following committee woro ap pointed to carry out the nocossary arrangements, viz, Mossrs Tait (National), Buttlo (Now Zealand), Graham (Colonial, •Skinner (Standard), Koid (Victoria), Bad del.y (North British), Hoathor (United), Armstrong (Imperial), 801 l (Norwich Union), and Lushor (lioyal). Mr Skinner proposod that tho members of tho Parnoll Firo Brigade bo also invited, which wus cordially agrood to.

Tho children of tho Kohimarama Indus trial School woro agreeably ontortaincd on Monday ovoning by Mr Hogan (manager), Mr Brunton (houd-toaclier), and a numbor of friends.in honour of tho Princoof Waloe's Birthday. Musical and literary selections, wollrondorod, pleasantly dvorsiriod tho proceedings, and tho dolight of tho young sters found expression from time to timo in overwhelming applause. Both Mr Hogan and Mr Brunton dosorvo groat crodit for their efforts to amuso and enliven their littlo charge. Wo append tho pro grammo, moroly promising that it was gono through in first-clues stylo:— Hymn No. 259, boys ; solo (piano), " Marcho aux Flambeaux," Miss E. Dick son ; duet, "Tho Elfin Call," Misses Hogan and Charnock ; lecitation, " How to Save Ono's Bacon," W. Spiers ; song, " Tho Bugler," Mr Bunton; solo (violin), "Homo, Sweet Jlomo," Mr Hogan ; Bong, " Always I'ersovoro," Kichards; song, "Bright Golden Shore" (music, violin), boys ; song, "Tho Broken Pitcher," Miss Hogan ; duet, (piano), "Tho Wedding March," Miasos Dickaon : song, "Tho Scout," Mr Kilpat iick;Sconofrom "William Toll," four boys ; song, "Somothing Swoot," Mifs Hogan ; quartette, " I'rufundo Basso," Mr Wild, Missos Wild and Buiohell, Mr Kilpatrick : reading, " Pooplo i Have Mot," Mr Brunton ; song, " I'alaco of tho King," Mr Wild; song, "Tho Doparluro of Old Sambo." MrSavoll : song, "Grandmother's Chair," Mr Ingliam ; song, "Tell Mo, Dar ling, thai You LovoMc," Mikh Charnock : duet (piano), " Chop Waltz," Misses Dick poii ; chorus, "Tho Boys' Chorue," boys; hymn, "Look to Jesus" (music, violin), boys.

Tho following is an example of tho euro loss driving in Auckland:—A two luubo cab was trotting, not walking an required by tho City Council by-laws, round tho cornor from Quoen-atroot iato Fort-etroot this morning, and in doing (!0 knocked down a little boy, who lay for somo eoconds stunned underneath tho horsoa. Tho driver did not goo lit to dismount from the box, but coolly retained his seat until a by- Hlandor ran in und dragged tho boy from his dangormia position, quite slupeliod, and blooding profusely from tho mouth, uoso, and head. The gentleman who rescued tho boy at onco told the dtivor that ho would put tho lad in tho cab and thon tako him to Or. Tonnont, but tho doepicablo cur put whip to hia horsos and drove rapidly away, probably in hopos cf escap ing tho consoquencos of his caroloss nesa. Undor thoso circumstancoa tho gentleman sought a policeman, and gavo tho boy into hia caro. That ollicor at ouco obtained his name and address with a view to futuro action against tho driver of tho cab. Just at that, moment two niou stoppod forward, and emphatically doclarod that tho driver was not trotting at tho titno, and of course,as it was two to one,the con stable was necessitated to let tho matter drop. As tho gentleman did not soo tho two men boforo the arrival of the constable, ho is naturally doubtful as to whothor thoy wore proaont whon tho accidont occurred, and expressod his conviction that thoy woro friends prepared to provo an alibi sont round by the cabman. Ono thing is cer fairi, if tho law had not boen broken thoro wns no nocesaity for tho driver to hurry away in ordor to conceal his iden tity.

Mr John Donnison, M.K., writes as follows on tho Bubjoct of minerals and springs of water containing eullicient acid to dissolve bones :—Ono of thoeo native products common to New Zealand has, ho says, boen discovered to contain sufficient acid to dissolve bones, and doubtless ie v liquid distilled from volcanic agency ; und were some of tho waters experimented upon in tho Lako district, tho probability ia that Bomo of them may contuin a liko property. That there are such springs to bo found ia unquestionable, and in this instance thoro is positive proof of tho pro purty abovo roforred to from test already mado. The development of minerals and natural products of thiß kind is of immeneo valuo to tho colony, and tho Government should not bo slow to lend a helping hand in bringing them into use. The writer cays ho knows others con taining saline, and carb. of soda, as well as silica ; immersing wood in the lutter, or other vegetable matter, it becomes in a short time bo impregnated with silica as to bocome etono, or silicified wood, or vege table, as tho caso may bo. Tho utility to which such springs could be turned is a question of time, and could bo made produc tive to an enterprising Company or indivi dual having a chemical knowledge and tasto for such productions. That tho former, orminoral.industry is yet only in its infancy, may appear from the fact that many are yet to be found, and of a character that is now little thought of.

"Reform" writes complaining, with apparent reason, of the inefficient postal arrangements at Northcote. His remarks are levelled at the resident postmaster.

Several typographical errors crept into our report of Colonel Whitmore's address to the Volunteer officers yesterday, and we take the opportunity to correct two of them. The Orakei bridge was supposed to bo mined,not " ruined " as printed ; while tho change of a pronoun in the following aontence makes a considerable difference in sense, viz.:—" Speaking generally he was quite certain that Monday's Sham Fight was the best turnout of the Volunteers we had ever had in the colonies." The italicised word was misprinted " he," thus detracting from the high measure of praise which was given,

Mr Alex. Bedingfield writes from Rotorua contradicting the statement that the " Hot I Lakes Chronicle" had been delayed in pub lication because tho printer was drunk. The allegation, he says, is " unkind, unfair, and a lie." We pass on tho responsibility to the "Cambridge Newe," which origi nated tho report, and Mr BediDgfield has our apologies. A meeting of the Auckland Regatta Com mittee, convened for last evening to ar rango a programme for January 29th, lapsed for want of a quorum. The steamer Wellington is announced to go to Waiwora tomorrow (Saturday.) She is tho only steamer that goes this weok, A member of the College Rifles writes taking exception to certain remarks m yesterday's account of a portion of the sham fight, and passing some severe stric tures on cortain officers. As the insortion of the letter would do_ no irood, and posßibly much harm, it ia renpoctfully declined. The following note witli reference to Lieut. Parker's " raid puts very well tho motives which Bliould sway Volunteers now that the battle is ovor :—"To the Editor ! Sir,—A letter ap poared in your paper last evening giving a oiio-sidod account of Lieut. Parker's "raid into Auckland." Lieut. Parker would give a very difi'oront version. Of course, it would be from his point of view, but the only purpose it would serve would bo to engender ill feolings between Volunteer companies. Ho (Lieut. Parker) will therefore not answer it, and I hopo no officer, petty officer, or soaman of the N.A. will put pen to paper, when doing so would be likely to make strife botweon Volunteers, who, on tho whole, carried out their duties bo well, in such brokon country and in auch weather. If any mistakes were mudo, let them be made use of only for our mutual beneiit.—l am, &c, B. Le Hoy, Captain Commandant N.A."

Pho Wuihora which left for Southern ports yestorday, took 4,000 packagos eugur shipped by the New Zealand Sugar Company, also 177 sacks cocoanuts, 77 sacks oyßtorn and sundries.

A largo number of men, under the direc tion of Mr Jno. Taylor, the Harbour Board Foreman of Works, have been busily engaged today in depositing a large quantity of stono before the weakest por tion of tho Reclamation wall, which arjpearß to bo in about the same condition as it wan yosterday.

Tho Provincial Hospital librarian thank fully acknowledges tho rocoipt of a parcel of Sydnoy papers from Mra C. A. Harris, Princesatreot, Auckland.

From Wharehino, Kaipara, "Stick-in-the- Mud"writoa advocating tho early forma tion of the main road north from Helensville, which ho doclares is unlit to drivo cattle over.

The Female Prison Gato Brigade roport for wook ending November 7th, 1885, states:— Koceivod into Homo, I ; remaining in Homo, 5 ; number of bods given, 32; number of meals Bupplicd, 97. Donations in broad, Mossrs Wilson, Evans ; milk, London Dairy, Devonshire Dairy ; potatoos, two packs Mrs Cairns; vogotablos, ono bag cabbages, Friend, Onehunga; meat, Messrs Garrott, Friond ; clothing, Mrs Muitin; ironmongery, Messrs Cruickshank and Co. Wants: groceries; also £25 to meet rent and current expenses of Homo to January noxt. —Hk-stkb. Liddkl, Matron in Charge.

As was inevitable, a few slight orrorß wore mado in reporting tho awards at tho Agricultural Society's Show. We have re coived two lottora of correction—one stating that tomato sauce was shown by Mackenzie and Co., and tho othor that Mrs E. Wood's langehan fowls wore for exhibition, and not for competition.

A meeting of creditors in tho bankrupt ostato of C C. Shepherd was to have beon hold today at tho Oflicial Assignee's office, but was adjourned until Monday.

T. W. Knight, bankrupt, undor examina tion to day at the Oflicial Assignee's ojtico, deposed : Ho had been carrying on bueinoßß as a fruiterer and poultry dealer in Auck land sinco 1874, and always paid his way until two years ago, whon, owing to domes tictrouble, howaßsubjoctedto great exponse, and lost considerably. This was mainly tho cause of his seeking the protection of tho Court, coupled with pressuro from some of his creditors. His unsecured debts amounced to £150 2s; securod, £821; total, £971 2s, Aaeots in trade, £15 ; book debt oqual to £2, furniture, £17; machines in Markothouao, £195; and tho equity of two eight-roomed houses in East-street, Nowton, valued at £1,100, mortgaged for £S2l. Collateral securities were also hold over tho machines. Had no other assots.

Tho last match for the Auckland Naval Artillory was fired this morning at the Momnt Eden range. The firing was under command of Acting Lieutenant Mooro. First match—2oo, 400, and 500 yards ; second match—3oo, 400, and 500 yards. Tho fololwing aro tho scores : —Seaman W. Mooro, 56, 51—107; Potty Officer F. Smith, 49, 47-90; Seaman Jonkins, 44, 50—04; Seaman ISonjamun, 49, 44—93; Potty Ollicer Mouldon, 4(3, 47—03; Seaman J. Harding, 38, 40—78; Seaman W. Hard ing, 35, 40—75; Soaman T. Harvey, 36, 2(5 —02.

Tho Victoria Lodgo of Good Templars, whoa short time sinco movod to the now lodge-room specially oroctcd by the New market Hall trustees for tho uso of tho various benotit societies in tho district, re solved, at their session hold last ovoning, in consequonco of the largo attendance of members, to resume occupation of tho New murkot Hull on Thursday next.

Tho Slrasburg Clock exhibition in Queen stroet still continues a contro of attraction. Noxt week, howovsr, tho place that now knows it will know it no_ moro, to-morrow boing tho lusit day of its exhibition horo. Thore will bo a motinoo to morrow after noon for schools and families.

Writing with rogard to "Our Slaveys," v correspondent whosigns himself" Veritas" champions the causo of that much-maligned class. "Imagine (ho says) a girl on her foot from hulf-paat live till eight, and some tiroos ten at night, doing the whole work of a housohold—cooking, scrubbing, washing, cleaning, and every drudgory, whilo tho female members paes their time tuning some old piano, or wasting it in more frivolous trillory. What a pity auch are not loft to sorvo themselves. And we won dor at tho unsatisfactory rotations between mistress and maid. And what aro our legislators about? How ia it thoy aro so exorcised about the treatment of our factory girls, machinists, and dressmakers, and tho poor Blavoy is left out in the cold ? No wondor colonial girls avoid domestic ser vice, and profer tho miserable pittance too often muclo in our clothing and shirt fac torios. I make bold to say our present fomalo servant supply is fully able to meet present demands, and it is a waste of money to send Homo for more to increase tho misery."

Mr Proctor, optician, yesterday sued Mr James Rao, of this city, for alleged value of a pair of spectacles, £i 1!)?, in the Rosident Magistrate's Court (Mr Theo. Cooper fcr dofondant). Plaintiff conduoted hia own caso with considerable ability, though in clined to Btrny from the spectacles into pro fessional technicalities. According to his statomontß, Mr Rao wishod for a particu lar pair of spectacles of superior make, to enable him to soe to read the journals of the day with ease. Mr Proctor considered that if any optician in New Zealand could accomplish the tnak it was he (plaintiff). He tested Mr Rao's sight, and ispenfc ten weeks on the job, extending from the 30th March to the 10th of June. No one but a skilled optician could make such a pair of spectacles as those manufactured expressly for Mr Rae, who, instead of being grateful, had iusulted him by offering the paltry sum of £2 10s, which naturally he could not Bee. In fact, to use a common phrase, it " would not wash." The spectacles were manufac tured at Christchurch, and the glasses ground to mathematical nicety. Plaintiffs evidence was full of humour, and in support of hia claim he called Robert Sutton, a junior hand, who deposed that he called on Mr Rae with the bill, and he promised a cheque. Dr. Wilkina and Mr Howden were called in defence, and considered the spectacles vory common and comparatively valueless. Mr Proctor addressed the Court at length, and said both Dr. Wilkins and Mr Howden were wide of the mark—in fact, they were not competent to judge of the value of spectacles. Mr Cooper said plaintiff had rof used an excessive offer, and he must take the consequences. The report of this exciting case appears in another place.

The members of St, Sepulchre's Parish Glee Club will give a concert this evening in the School-room, Symonds-streot, the charge (or admission being one chilling, and the proceeds being in aid ol the (unda of the club. The programme 'contains a good selection of soegs and part BODga, including Pearsall's cele brated madrigal, "When Allen-adalo Went a Hunting," and an exquisite setting of Tenny son's "Break, Break, Break." by A. A. Mac farren, both now to Auckland. Mr A. M. Hux table will elng "The Mountebank." and a humorous reading is promised by Mr Pierce.

Remedy for Hard Times.-Stop spend ing so much on fine clothes, rich food, and Btyl». Buy good food, cheaper and better clothing, and stop the habit of üßlng'oxpenslve or quack doctors, or hurabuK medicine that doea you only harm, but put your trust in the greatest of all simple, pure lomediep, American Co'a Hop Bitters, that cure always at a trifling oast, and rou will sea better times and good health. Read,

ALLEGED INFANTICIDE

The Girl McCarthy Arrested.

On the fourth page of this evening's issuo will bo found a report of tho ovidonce taken at the inquest yesterday on the body of tho infant child of the unfortunate girl, Mary Esther Anne McCarthy. The verdict was to the effect that death wob the result of neglect, the child's position on the floor in terfering with its respiration. As the outcome of the inquest, tho police took steps this morning to place the girl undor arrest, and she was brought in from Mount Roskill by Constable Dews, and charged at the Police Court boforo Mr H. U. Seth Smith, R.M., with manslaughter. Sergeant Pratt asked for a remand till to morrow, as the police wero not prepared to go on with the case to day, and tho remand was accordingly granted. The evidence in tho case haß been forwarded by the coroner to tho Resident Magistrate for his perusal. Tho girl, who does not appear to have any friends in hor misfortune, was sent to Mt. Eden this afternoon. She is not repre sented by counsel, but probably some rising young barrister will take up the case for . her:

THEE MAIL STEAMER.

Tiie P.M.S.S. Australia having left San Francisco on time-table date, is due t 0 arrive here to-morrow evening.

NEW CALEDONIA.

French Annexation of Now Hebrides.

A oobeksaondent, writing from Noumea, New Caledonia, says that trade there is in a vory depressed condition. He ulso states that Mr Higgineon, tho well known planter, has floated tho Now Hebrides Com pany in Franco, and that in order to f acili tato the operations of that Company, the French Government will assumo possession of the New Hebrides Islands within four or 1 five months. Tho Company has 300,000 acres of land in the New Hebrides group, and intend to pursue a scheme of colonisa tion on an extensive scale. Our correspon dent discloses his sourco of information, which appears to bo thoroughly reliable.

SHOOTING AFFRAY.

(IIY TELKIIIUrH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Wesitokt, this day. A serious shooting caso occurred at Wai mangaroa, 10 miles from hore, last evening. A party of colliors, undor the influonco of liquor, were attempting to get into a house occupied by a woman namod Mary Ambrose, whoroin thoro was a Frenchman named Poron. A disturbance occurred, and subsequently one of the party, named Thomas fcimart, wont back to search for his mates. Upon his knocking at tho door, it was opened, and a Bhot was fired, striking Smart in the shoulder, and inflicting a bad though not dangerous wound, Peron is in custody.

OPERA HOUSE.

" Isidoha " was ropeated lnst night to an appreciative audience, and will bo per formed again this evening. Balfo's " Bohe mian Girl" is in activo preparation for Monday. __^_________

THEATRE ROYAL

The performances of tho Howard Sisters and the other members of their Specialty Company wero woll attended and highly applauded last night. Tho eamo bill will be given to-night for tho last time.

LECTURES ON MINING.

(by telegrafh—own correspondent.)

Thames, this day. Professor Black and Mr Montgomery will arrive at Thames on Wednesday next to deliver a series of lectures and conduct classes in the goldfields.

THE WAIRARAPA FIRE.

Inquiry at Dunodln,

Dunedin, this day, An inquiry into the circumstances attend ing tho fire on board tho Wairarapa was opened horo yoßterday before Mr B. U. Garew, K.M., and Admiral Scott, Nautical Assessor. Mr .Donniston appeared to watch tho proceedings on behalf of tho U.S.S. Co., am1 Mr Sun for Captain Kowihi, of Melbourne, a passengor. Captain Chath'eld, master, gave ovidenco as to the tire being reported to him about half-past 4 a.m. on tho Ist inst,, and as to his taking measures for its suppression. He gavo orders that the vessol should go at full spoed to Gisborno, and when she arrived thoro the passengers wore landed with the gold and mails. Tho usual watches wore kept on deck, and one of tho at awards kept night on the saloon deck. William Grigsby was on watch at the time of the fire. The first steatn pump was got ready about two minutes after the fire was diecovorod, and the deck service was working tivo minutes after, The regulations for subduing fires were car ried out to tho lottor. The man who kept watch in tho saloon went on at elevon o'clock and came off at 5a m. There woro seven boats on the ship, one of which was being taken up to Gisborue. They were lifeboats, with a carrying capacity of 33, and the cutter would carry the same number. Tbo e;ig would carry 18, and the other boats 25. Thoro were 97 passengers and a crow of Gi. Tho boats were got ready and hung out in fivo minutes. Chemical handgrenados wero usod, but proved not effectivo, as there was not proper access to tho fire. Duncan Downio, chief officer, corroborated. John Dunlop, eecond steward, gave evidenco that his cabin waa about two yards from thelockor in which tho fire commenced He was in bod, and was awakened about twenty minutes past four a.m. by the glow of fire. He came out of his room, and went about two ster.s round the corner of the alley-way, but could not go further, the heat being too strong, in and about tho bootroom there was a rants of flame. He immediately went up tho after-compan ion and shouted through tho galley win dow that tho ship was on fire. He also went to tho skylight on the port side, and shouted down to tho stewardess. A square korosone lamp was kept fixed against tho bulkhead in the cabin, in which cruets were cleaned. The lamp was fixed in a socket. He supposed that the fire originated by the lamp in the bootroom exploding. Grigsby, the boots, deposed that he went on duty at oleven p.p. He was told to visit an invalid lady during the night. He left the lamp in the bootroom and also a hand lamp, which he used while gathering up the boots, At three a in. he visited the invalid and went to the chief steward's cabin. Before leaving the bootroom he turned down the light. He left his lamp in the alley-way and went to the smoking-room, to clean it out. This was about ten minutes to four. While cleaning out the smoking-room, about a quarter-past four, he heard two ladies screaming " Fire." He went down the port side and got within six yards of the alley way, but ho could not|get any further. The flames were shooting out of the alley-way, and the heat was intense. He gave the alarm and went up to get tho hose ready. The lamp in th 3 bootroom was fixed in tho bulkheads, and ho did not shift it. Ho had trimmed tho lamp the previous morning, and filled it with kerosene. The boot-room was very hot, being next the engino-room. In his opinion, the fire originated in the bootroom. Rabbits, tho chief steward, and Edgeworth, tho look-out, gave corro borative evidence. Tho inquiry waa then adjourned till Thursday, whon ovidence of damage will be given.

The Melbourne Cup. — Nordenfeldt, although a strong favourite for the Cup, dis appointed a good many of the knowing ones, who could not fancy him good enough to pull off the great event. However, the glorious un certainty of the turf ia proverbial. Let Auck landers remember this, and also the fact that they have one sate investment alwa s opon for their money. Wo shall be telling Fresh Butter 8d; Local bacon and Hams, Irom Id to fid ; Can terbury. 8d; Pr.me Factory Cheete. 6d lb; cood Cheese, 3d and Id lb; New Potatoes. lßlbs for la- Onions, 121bB for Is ; and 1,000 lines In Groceries equally as cheap. All Pur chasers Shaio in Profits. Dividends first Wednesday lii tho Mouth -Baton's Co-opera tive Stores, Hobsunand Cookstreots.-[Advt]

Tomorrow, at 11 a.m., Mr J .R. liander gon continues hiß eale of timber (sawn and In bulk), shafting and belting, gas tlttinga, tools, machinery, etc, suitable tor the cabinet making business, on the premises. Upper Queen street, near Ksraogahape Bond.

CABLEGRAMS.

(SL'EOIAI, TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Major-Gonoral Downos.

London, November 12.—The Victorian Government in August last requested tho Imperial War Ollice to allow Major General Downos to draw his pension as a retired army officer while occupying tho position of Socretary of Defence of that colony. Tho reply received at tho time, although not definite, practically amounted to a refusal, and Major Goneral Downea thoreforo re signed tho Victorian position. Tho War office has now fully considered tho matter, and definitely decided to uphold the previous refusal. New German Bank. The Trans-Oceanic Bank of Germany ib being formed with a capital of sixty million marks. Mr Gladstone on Disestablishment. Mr Gladstone in his electioneering speech stated that the Established Churches of England and Scotland would not be attacked by the Liberals in tho next Par liament. Illness Of Sir Charles Gavan Duffy. Sir Charles Gavan Duffy is at present in France seriously ill. Commercial Inquiry. A committee of inquiry has been appointed to investigate the affairs of tho English and Australian Copper Compuny (Limited).

[UKUTKU'S CABLEGRAMS.]

(Koceived November 13—1.15 p.m.) Bank Rates.

London, November 12.—The directors of the Bank of England to-day have raised the bank rate of discount from 2 per cent., at which it has stood since the 28th May, to 3 por cent. Anglo-Burmese War. Rangoon, Novomber 12.—King Theebaw has issued a proclamation announcing his determination of exterminating tho English. The Burmosd forces aro blockading tho Kiver Irrawady, so as to prevent the ascent of tho British troops to Mandalay. The Roumolian Conference. Constantinople, November 12. — Tho mombers of tho Conference are in unison on tho principle of restoring the status quo ante in Eastern Uoumolia, but difler as to tho best means of attaining that end.

Payment of Legislators in Queensland.

Bkisbank, November 12,—A conflict has occurred between the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly relative to the paymont of members. On July 30fch last the Legislative Council throw out the Pay ment of Members Bill, which had already passed the Assembly. The Government intimated at the time they would recom mend His Excolloncy tho Governor to in cludo in tho Estimates sums sufficient to pay the expenses of members of the Assem bly for tho current session. The recom mendation has boon adopted, and the Legis lative Council, in retaliation, has now erased the voto of £7,000 'for payment of members from tho Appropriation Bill, a proceeding which has resulted in a dead lock between tho two branches of the Legislature. Melbourne, thiß day. The Wreck of the Indus. Tho Local Superintendent of the Penin sular and Oriental Steam Navigation Com pany has roceived intelligence to tho effect that the Clyde, belonging to the came Com pany, has gone to the assistance of the Indue, wrecked oiF Trincomalee.

At a meeting of the Presbyterian As sombly of Victoria yesterday, the resolution waa adopted by 109 to 37 requesting Mel bourne Presbytery to remove from the rolo of membership at Scots Church all members of Rev. Mr Strong's congregation.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before H. U. Both Smith, Kbq,, R.M.) Dkunk.—James Pollock, a butcher, 5a and ooßts. Refusing to Wokk.—Alfred Tydeman, an apprentice, was charged with refusing to obey the lawful command of Captain Hughes, on board the British chip Armistice, on the 12th inst.—l'risonir pleaded guilty, but expressed his willingneeß to go back to the ship.—Ordered to be put on board an Illegitimate Child.—Wm, Rosa Car ruthers was rharged with refusing to provide for the Illegitimate male child of Harriet Dora, tho defendant bolng tho reputed father.—Mr Speed appeared for complainant, and Mr Tlteo. Cooper mdofencc—UariiotDoru deposed that she was notlivins; with her huaband, Thomas tloiu, who is in Sydney. She met with defend ant at Invorcargll), and was engaged to bo married to him. Ue seduced her, and she had a child by him. He puid 20a a week for some time. In tho meantime she was married to Mr Doru.bor husband, and he exeouted a deed of release, on condi ion that defnnduntpald£AO. Her husband spent the £50, and then ill-used her and theohild. She obtained a judicial deed of sop ara'.ion from her husband. Sho was now with out means,—By Mr Cooper: Had tilled tho Bltua tion of housokeepor since. Tho child was born 26th of July, 1878. Had not a certificate. An action was brought and compromised. Ho paid £200, and subsequently £50. Her husband traded on her misfortune, and got the £50. The child ran born at Ouaedin. .Lived with her husband I years and 9 months.—Mr Speed asked for the deed of relcaec-Mr Coopor objected, as do fendant was in Invorcarg 11.—John Stevons, of Wello«Ioy ■ street, doposed that he resldod for 20 sears in Invorcargill. Knew the defendant, who was also employed in the Government offices. Did not know that Mr Carruthers was intimate with complainant. Had never seen them together.—Mr Speed eaid he wanted Mr Goorge Thomas, who was an im portant witness, and ho understood that Mr Thomas had beon summoned. - Mr Cunningham said tho summons was made out and sent to the guard-room.-Mr Spocd asked for an ad journment for the appearance of Thomas. —Mr Coopor opposed. Tho complainant had received £200 for seduction, and £50 since, uccordinK to her own admission, and if His Worship made an order at all, it would bo merely nominal.--His Worship Baid if ho mode an order it would bo a substantial one or none at all. He ought not to adjourn the case. The summons was iaaued for Thomas on tho 10th inst. —Mr Cooper argued that for want of corroborative evidence the caso must be dis missed.—His Worship held a similar view.— Dismissed.

Charge of Using Insulting Language Isaac Phillips was called upon to answer a sum mons forming insulting language on tho Ith inut. towards Julio. Lewis, wife of Edward Lewla.-MrThoo. Cooper for complainant, and Mr Colter in defenco.—Mr Coopor opened tho cubo at considerable length, and called evidence —Kdward Lowis deposed that ho wbb tho hus band of Julia Lewis, who was tt o widow of the late Charles Davis. Knew Mr Phillips, one of his wife's trustees. On the ovening of the Ith mist.. ho wae at tho Opera Hour?, in company with his wife and Mrs Arthur Nathan. Mr Phillips. Airs Phillips, and daughter wore there. Did not sit in the same eeat. Saw noth ing in Mrs Lowlb'd conduct calculated to pro voke Mrs Phillips. Were in tho dress circle. At tho close of the opera the ladies wont into tho cloak-room, and he went to get his hat and umbrollii. Mot hie wife at thodrossing-ioom. She complained to him, in consequence of whioh ho epoks to Mr Phillips, and said: " You coward, you would not say it again in my proBonoo." Ho replied: "Yes, I would," and conmiencod to unbutton his coat. Hs placed bis hat and umbrella on tho chair to dofond himself, whon Mr ffitm.nfricd took Mr Phillips downstairs. Ho wiia much irritated at what his wife told Mm. Jf any person was to cull his witu "a wretch " in his presence he would knock him down; at least, ho would try his beat to doeo In the interests of his wile he laid this iaforma tiOD. Had not the least feeling against defen dant. Tho letters wore wriiten at his request.— —By Mr Cotter: Know his wife for many years before marriage, about 10 years during Mr Davis's lifetime. Was married to Mrs Davis two years after her hußband's death.—Mr Cooper objected to those questions, which wero not relevant to the ouao.—Crosi-examination con tinuedi Mr Davis was paralysed four years before his death. Mr Davis revor complained about his (Mr Lewis's) oonduct to his wifo. Knew Mr Yates. He never insisted either upon his leaving the house or marrying Mrs Davis. Novcr hoard of any rumour of the kind Mrs Lowis was a kind woman, and not of a pro voking diepobitlon. Mrs Lowis had to pay a. sum of money for writing anonymous lottera to Mr U. A. Harris and Mr jlea.li. A public upolosy was publiehed in a nowspaper. Mr Lewis explained the oauso of these letters. Mrs Lowii did not oonsult him, or they would not have been sent. Did not wish to get Mr Phillips out of the trusteeship so long as he di<i hlB duty. That had nothing to do with thiß case. Mr Phillips had never personally lntorfored with him. - Julia Lewis, wife of attward Lowis. »as next examined, and deposed that ahe was at tho Opera House on the evening of tho Ith inßtaut. Nothing whatever pas&cd between her and Mr Phillip.'. Went into tho ladies' cloakroom. Mr Phillips put up his hand and , taid, M You wretch I" ™°, w.a.'!.'rlKntenca'- ODd informed Mr Lewis. Mr Phillips had annoyed hor ovor since Mrs Khrenfned's case. Called on Mr David Nathan three woeka ago, when sha saw Mr Phillips coming round the cornor. Ho caught up to her, and called her a " vile wretch,' and that she would have to Bit in the kitohon. Mr Nathan was very angry. Before Mrs Khrenf ried's case she and Mr Phillips were the best of friends, one did not influence her daughter In giving evidence in the case. She did not wish to bring this case into Court. She on'y desirod to be free from annoyance. Her daughter is now with her Bister, Mrs Nathan, at tho farm at Howick —Cross-examined by Mr Cot'.er.—Arthur H. Nathan, merchant, was at, tho theatro on Wednesday evening, the ith inst. DM not bear any woras from Mr Phillips to Mrs Lewis. Heard the altercation between Mr Phillips and Mr Lewis. Saw Mr Khrenfriod lead Mmamr Knew Mrs Lewis lodk before he married Miss Davis. Know nothing against Mr Lewis,- BJ Mr Cctter:Dld not llPar ttuytnlDß t"^°Y m ?i M a LeJ™ unoivil tongue- Linda Nathan, daunhtcr of Mrs Luwip, and wife of the last witness, went to the Opera House Sr D?im° dres«liKiooni, with hor mother. Mr Pnlllina put un his liandu us though he warned to prevent her from coming out. Heard haoj say " wit'teh" In an influlting tone. Her mother had done nothing to provoke nun. On another oooaeion Mr Phillips

oallcd her and hor motto, 'S*B^ ' [Left sitting.) **

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

THAlvifes.

[FKOMOO B OWNCOH BESpoi(D]^j

OAMBMA.-There is about 10fj|8'llK. ing in the block, and a ™T f^ mineral for 12 ieet is S6en STno i 5 si main reef. A good show n t t^M mineral is also vUible in V*°m There is a fine mineral vein in tuT lod «' wall of the winze below No ? U of picked stonehavebw?otafa£w **' winze during the past week. TheSi 9 continues to look well; there Ul $5% mineral ruling in the qu a^ \>l ot reef in the northern drive is' »hhnT?b, -^ thick, is rather mullocky Zi *?.l"*i contain much mineral; ». 7 1 * east is driven 66 feet ontheTW *5*- There is about 9 Vfeet of quarte ft the reef being about 6 feet thi£\h atope on Darwin reef hag bee«\i Oii feet. 1 SOOlba. of epecim^ns have £ ? tamed from here during the »««? T 201bs of picked stone. At this &1 1? reef is about 8 feet in thicktZ^i cross reef at junction with reef SflftJ' No. 2 etopo on cross reef is in 60fe* *£* and dabs of go d are seen fwtfffiffi 1! quart, in breaking out. i§S the eastern intermediate isaboutß S thickness. Good sandatene counto Li* reached on the south eastern M, W: shaft The following aTtie^ returns for the fortnight i-ComnuSftS1 tery, 236 loads for 1,E240fc S ™ Herald battery, 206 ]£*? for nff°! amalgam, 436 loads for 2,8350a a^S Darwin.—No. 7 stope isb'K Cambria boundary; and No. 8 BtoMk,i,Z 25 feet from the winze. GoKt! frequently when breaking down theC ing-wall. Crushing was started on S day, the quartz shaping for about'lM.s, to the load. The shaft has bTnIS 23 loot.

TE AROHA.

[FIIOM OUB OWNCOKHEBPOItBKKi,) i This day ' WAIOKONGOMAf.—The mine manae® re ports :—Have drieen along No. 1 reef 12 feet. The stone looks promMmr. ahnm»» gold. The footwall portion of X roof, in tho stopss south from the wii» continues to yield payable croshuifr S The No. 1 reef, in stapes oa rtf of gold first met with from low level continues to look very well, and yields good crushing dirt. The I»o, 1 Teef in (fira north and south from winze, still mS, good crushing dirt, and shows goldinbieji; ing down. Tha first retorting at Utter? of 120 trucks returned 94oza ofgold; 2 ing from same returned 30ozs o! hM, making the (satisfactory return of \24tmn torted gold from first retorting.

CUTTING OF HOBSON STREET.

Proposed Amounts of CompeMatiea,

At the meeting: of the City Council Ust night, the Special Committee « Warn street reported that they had considered the question of compensation for & alteration of levels tol in 16, and recoia mended as follows:— ■ ■■ ■.■ . ;

Hobson-street (west eide).^—Gle«6on, nil; Hill and Hall, nil; Mitctaleon,'{s Cromwell, £25; Hoffey, £35; DmuM. ham and King, £600; Dignaii, 'jffii Catholic property, £200; Bawkeewood, £500; Goldwater, £50; Sibbin, - £10; Aitken, £10 ; Brigham, —; Leo, — ■ Northern Boot factory, —-j'lohL £1,680. -■ ' '~', " Dukhamstbeet.—Whole lot, «mth ride, £500. WyNDHAM-STEEET,-Stoke«,£l6o;Pabliii Trustee, ; Marshall, £50. C

SWANSON-STREET.— £1,000. Hobson-street (east side). - Ajapdpo,; ; Dalton, £5; Christopher, £lb; Madden, £50; Dr. Lee, £100; fond, £40, Worrell, £68; Beehan, £260; Mun>,fttj Marehall,£2oo; Romas Catholic Presbytery, £300; RobiDSon, £150; Craig, fWi Carey, £50; Nathan, £150; Martin, £160; Heywood, £100j PilWngton.flflOjKMeiiig, £100; Combes, £300; McGregor,—: Total, £5,683.

The Mayor said that those sums totm) allowed for compensation for cuttinedown, but in consideration of the permission oi property-holders to allew the street tola cut down. In reply to Cr. Devore, the Mayor aH these amounts had not been named by tts property-owners, but were merely ngg* tod by tho Committee. : \ Cr. Garratt suggested that the wWe matter should be left in abeyance until tit replies were received, ; _ ' Cr. Goldio read clauses from the Act will tho object of showing that the Council hid no power to pay any compensation. ' Mr Holdship moved as an amendment M the report, "Thatjyour committal hevfeg considered the question of compensate, for the payment of damages that m»y w sustained in altering the levels in Holnm street to a grade not lees' than 1 in 18aw the side streets abutting thereon toar grades recommended by the Engineer, re commend as follows—viz., that amm w exceeding, say, £6000 he paid to to W perty-owners or others, who must indemnuy the CouncU against loss by anjMCUM which might be taken by any, prow owner or ownors for such alterafcion.of Iww- And that two assessors (with poffortocioW. an umpire) be appointed to,ssseM the e« ■ able proportion each property-owner WM be entitled to receive according to a raw standard first to be agreed on^ W assessor to be appointed by the.CoW and the other by the propeto-owg Should the property-owners fail orjegW to make the appointment within ♦»«»• fixed by the Council, the *»«»«# pointed by the Council shall be bJIW*; make the award or assessment MWJ The assessment, when made and appro™ by the Council.To be submitted totaeFy perty-owners for their acoeptanoeorw)*' 'Tlengthy discussion took pto «* •. amendment, which was eventually «0 tived. The report was adopted.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.-Yesterday Concluded.

»' "■-—.. ■•■■ (Before H. G. Soth Smith, K«.. K^j : . Pboctok v. RAB.-Claim.fllW} I*'"* taoloe.-Mr Theo. Ckioper for *efffl^r *T tiir couduotod his own caie-B ""'mT^j Thomas' Robert Proctor, .°.P"feSlsT«tt3 and Chriatohurch, sued tha oeMMS^-itrf line, pawnbroker, m))^X^L suoctacles, made to order, JorwMW^^Sai charged £419s -Defendant,*>*«2§shfc:. to pay a snm which ne«OT^ B',,ia ; orbitant but paid in &.■ ™ % M he deemed B*ffl;' enA II J,S rti «*«#£ margin for profit -Dr, Wltos WJ»Hn and deposed that the speotao'eß y™°.,(iJ.Jfi 6d, and at their ntmost jdn™* Swl Howden. watchm»ker andl op^2f(B} an opinion that 12s 6d 'onliJ» Teifll«W*B! titf well.-! he case oooupteO aWW,I^JJ Campbell in defenoe.-PWn«« 'M.'v ! «J landscape DW' w dß.K?ti)*li»lß: engaged by Mr A. H. NatbanM^ n»o«* and specificationa to isyiW «« $«(•« n^contrfct ftr^SSkW ffW*111 "udgmentfor defendant #'* "^-KDll** Chambers v. Harvle.-CWj?.«"^ei^ for plaintiff, and Mr X Ooog %£[*# This was a claim Kj^Sr»|i««3»' machine. Mr and tt* validity of the clsfm, »n« JOOP"*".; -V£ for plaintiff. CoflW-^iniate fIW«vS Brown r. vB.r>Bbaa''^Sttii^Si was a claia for loae %• JggST *#*•, ingto short weight and overawe ...... for plaintiff with cos^ ,^ fl (^ffl ; Gascoigne y. H«f tSS ujSSgßSßt'*'"'^ Mr Malioney for plaintiff. jnog»» tiff. Coßts.Uls 6d.

"S^onporCNaval *ggsgS* ~, for inspection parade, at Dew»i» . ovening, at 7.30 sharp ~..J KilW -i The first trip of the A"fgg/ "ihel^er-olKajwgjSffljjJ Artioles on Temperwoe i:»«,WJ3J, OHU: ; Notes and CommentslOWrJafc; WKI. Talkie, and BW<* hmfWjiA ££&!&&& . Office, linrbam-rtreet, »ew. to others. -j,, to ' o*f. • The memberfl o^^'cfti ■» Clnb. assisted by of his town pupila'K'ilKl''^ display this evening tt »• lOßß,atßo'olO<*. ,;

,*Hfi AUCKLAND EVENING STAE, FItfDAY, NOVEMBER 13 18b5



PILBEHBR LAGER 8888 FROM THE KAISER BREWERY. Sole Agenta for Now Zealand— SEEGNER, LANGGUTH & CO., FIRTH'S STORES, ALBERT-STREET. AUCKLAND. [A CABD.I DR. WILLIAM ROBERT ER3ON, late Medical Officer and Public Vaoclnator, Huddersfleld (Kuglsna), mßy be oonsulted atbla resiaence, Onehunga (opposite Mr GUlman'i, Dhemißtl— Morning _ „ . •oto 10 Altemoon_ . • m %to ' •mini . m - - «te 1



I ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVKD ARRIVED ARKIVKD ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVKU ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVKD ARRIVKD ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVKD ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVKD ARRIVKD ARRIVKD ARRIVED ARRIVED Tho NEW STOCK for the COMING SKASON, Grand Display of MEN'S. YOUTHS', and BOYS1 CLOTHING; SHIRTS, TIES, UM BRELLAS, HATS (In Straw and Felt), &o~ and Every Description of HOSIERY and UNDER WKAR. Bpeolal Line In BOYS' CHEAJ SCHOOL SUITS. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, 158 ANU 160, QUKKN-STKBET, Auckland. HKISTM AS CARDS. CHRISTMAS CARDS. CHRISTMAS PRKSEN^. y FREDK. MOUZER'S BIJOU SHOP, IN VICTOniA-STREET, Is tho place to buy CHRISTMAS CARDS and V NEW YEAR'S GIFTB. All New, Choioe, and Cheap. Plain figures, plain dealing. " A thing of beauty la a joy for ever. XTEWMARKBT TTOTEL. GEORGE H. KABTON Newmarket. ISEASES OF THE EYE, EAR, AND THROAT. DR. A. CHALLINOR PURCHAS May be consulted dally at his Ranidonoo, Pitt street; and at— The English Pharmacy, Queen-street (Mb Haslett'b), trom 2 to 3 p.m. > Thk Newton Pharmacy (Mr Kenderdine's). Kabanoahapb Road, from 10 to 11 a-m \ NNOUNCEMENT SHERA BROS. HAVE REMOVED TO THKIR JNEW WAREHOUSE, WELLESLEY-STREET EABT. OPRING QBABON MILNE & OHOYCE Would boR to notify to their friends and the publio generally that they have NOW OPENED AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT 07 ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES FOR THE COMING SEASON, And would respectfully solicit B CALL. The Goods having been bought In the Home Markets on vory advantageous terms, the Prices are guaranteed to Be EXCEPTIONALLY LOW. k£J The following represent a few of the LTT Goods Opened I W NBW MILLINERY k. , NEW SHAPES. IN BTRAW QOODS NBW MOB OAPS r1 NKW MANTLES. VIBITEB, &O. G NBW JERSEYS, DUST COATS. Jto. >•; NEW FANS, FANCY GOODS M NEW COSTUMES H"1 NEW DRESS GOODS(immense varietj) ONEW WASHING MATERIALS NKW SILKS. BROCHES, &O. NEW CURTAINS. NEW ANTIMAGAS3KRB, &O. NEW LACKS (in great variety) QQ NEW KID & TAFFETA GLOVES NEW FRILLINQS, RIBBONS, &c. H^- EVERY REQUISITE S BABY LINEN, M LiDlEff AND CHILDREN'S M UNDERCLOTHING. BOYS' CLOTHING, COLLARS. CUFFS, TIES, &c. DBBaS-MAKINCt, MANTLE-MAK ING, BOYS' TAILORING, AND UNDERCLOTMNU-MAKINQ ON THE PREMISES. Patterns and Prices by Post Tree. K-PBR CENT. DISCOUNT FOR-K O CASH. ° MILNE & CHOYCB, AUCKLAND. QNLY Q T\TEEKS Tl/TORE OP I. ALEXANDER'S JEWELLERY SALE. The SHOP has to be HANDED OVER to MR HOWDEN by the END OF THE MONTH, and almost ANY PRICE WILL BE TAKEN (or Goods to EFFECT A CLEARANCE. /N E O. M o C A U L, \JT Wellebley-bjrbet Eabt, GALVANIZED IRON WORKS & COLONIAL OVEN MANUFACTORY. Plumbers, Builders, Contractors, and Storekeepers Are informed that GEO. McCAUL, osr Thames, HAS TAKEN OVER THK BUSINESS LATELY CARRIED ON BY J. L. KEAN, And being a Direot Importer and Purchaser for Cash, is prepared to Supply all Business Material at Lowest Rates. Awarded Three First Prizes for Colonial Ovens, Corrugated Tanks, Lead-beaded Naila and Washers, Spouting, and Lead-edge Ridging, GEO. McCAUL, MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, Wellesley-street East, Auckland, and Brown and Davy streets. Thames. IJIOR EYE, EAR. THROAT AND ? CHEST DISEASES.-DR. WILKINB, !'. R. 0.5., Consulting and Operating Surgeon, is »t his Surgery for General and Speoial Practice —All Mornings and Afternoons ; Sundays, 10 to 12.80. Consultation Fees moderate. He spent aoven years at Mooreflelds Kyo Hospital, London, oder Bowman and Critchatt, two at Throat Hospital. London, seven as Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, eifcht yeaw at Eye Ear, Throat and Chest InflrOiMy, Uelbonroo. Adjusts Spec taolei to flffht, Consulting Booms QuMn-ft (Opposite oh^rtJArtdatriflt). Auokl^rjd,



HL. POSSENNISKIJU, Annonnooß the Completion of his SPRING AND SUMMER BTOCK. ESc S.s. Arawa, To which he Invites an early inspection. The Trade supplied at prloos a little abovo coat. R~ "S P E~ E R, FOOT OF QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. H. J. SPKKR, M.D., a regular (rroduated Physician of tho Mecllosl Department of Har vard University, 1' S.A., and now licensed to praotice throughout New Zealand, would «Epectfully say to tta publio that ha has made Jhrcnio, Speolal, and Nervous Diseases a ipeoiallty for over 10 yeara. mo MEET THE -TIMES. BARGAINS IN DRAPERY. LonK Muslin Curtains, 2s lid pair; 150 pairs Net Curtalnc, choloo patterns, from 3a lid; very leavy lino Galatea Stripes, 13d; nice asnortmont Ladioa' Dnlmans. in Silk. Cashmoro.andßrochiS, new goodß, marked low; having a few of last season's loft ovor, will olear at about haltprioo. Black and Coloured Lustroß In variety, tp bo cleared at remarkably low prloes; Ladiea Laoo Capos, very nloo goods, in variety; Uhildron s Sun Bonnets. Pinafores, Aprons, choice assort ment Laco Goods, real Maltose, fid yard; nice lot Feathers, vory cheap; new Collarettes, White and Grey Calicoa, wholesale prico by the piece; largo lot of Children's and Ladies' Thread Glovee,3d pair; Children's Sunshades. 7Jd, worth Is 3d. Large lot of Job Hosiery, Ladles', Girls', and Mon'a, ohoap: nlco assortment Sattoona, very muoh reduced; Men's, Boys', and Youthß Clothint to be sold at a largereduotlonoirusual prloo. Remnants in groat variety. All goods at lowest rates. WILLIAM U. BRIDGMAN, 288. UPPKR QUEKN-STRKBT. J£X T INOLEUM For Halls and Dining- JLjINOLEUM rooms LINOLEUM For Churches and Clnas- INOLKUM rooms X INOLEUM For Bonks and Officos JUINOLSUM NEW STYLES OF DESIGNS. PRICKS LOWER THAN FORMKR QUOTATIONS. T. & H. C OOKH' FUBNITUItE AND CARPET WAKE HOUSE, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY-STREETS W. S. Laurie * C° Have fob Sale— 170 Tons Bonedust 350 Tons Island and Peruvian Guano 200 Tons Superphosphate ot Lime Sulphate Ammonia Nitrate ot Soda 100 Bales Cornsaoks 60 Tone Black and Barbed Fencing Wire 50 Rep Staples, Pins, and Rollers Seeds-ylz., White and Rod Clover, Alsyko. Timothy, Cowgrass, Cocksfoot, and Ryo grass. Turnip, etc. Prices and Samples on application. GUBTOMB STREET. AUCKLAND. THE RESPIRATORY FUNCTIONS, IF AFFECTED TUBERCULAR LUNG DIBEABE, IK APPREHENDED, At once relieved and checked by AICKIN'3 SYRUP OF EUCALYPTUS with HYPOPHOSPHITKS OF LIMK andQUININK. A superlative pulmonary repafativc PRICE, 3b Gd. THE PHARMACY, QUEEN-STREBT.