COKING EVENTS.

Meetings. &"•• To-«lBht. Opera House—M«damo Paulino Rita, 8. Strasburg Clock -Coupland's Store, 7 till 10. St. Marys. Parneil—"Mission," 7.10. H.A.C.B. Sooioty—JuvonlloB1 Monthly Meet ing,' 7.30. Mr WaddlnghanVs - Newton Cricket Club Meeting, 7.30. Foresters' Hall-Locturo, "Evolution (Mr Morris), 7.30. Mr Peacock and tho Electors of Newton, 8. Choral Hall-Art Students' Convorsazloao. 1. Freeman's Bay Mission Hall-Tea Meeting and Serrioe of Song, 0.30.

Auction Sales To-morrow.

Vailo and Bradley—Furniture. 11. Alfrod Auckland—Remuera Sale Yards, 1. Samuel Coolirano and Son—Property, 11. Gabriel Lewis—Bedsteads, &0., 11. L. W. Eaton-Oranges, Mandarins, Bananas, Apples, &c, 11.

Chief Post office, Auckland.

Stalls will oloso as nndor :—

This Day,

For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. TnuaSDAY, Ootober 22. For Port Fltzroy, Tryphena, and Okupu, per Argyle. at 7 a.m. For Waiwera, To Kopu, and Warkworth, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Waitara. Now Plymouth, and Southern ports, par Gairloch. at It a.m. For Gls borne, Napier, Soutnern ports, and Australian colonies, per Roiomahana, at 11 n.m. For France, Algeria, Seychelles. Adon, Mauri tius, Chdo Town, &c. (per Frenoh paoket from Melbourne), at lv a.m.; money orders, regls terod letters, and nowspapers at 10 a.m. For Thames, por Itotoniahonu. at 12 30 p.m. For Uroymouth, por Taupo, at 1 p.m. For New Plymouth, Wanganul, Southern ports, and Greymouth, per Oreti, at 1 p.m. Friday. Ootober 23. For Cow£i3 and Coromandol, por Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For Whitansl and Upper Mill, por Argyle, bt sp.ro. For Wliangarei Heads, Parna, Walpn. Wha ngarel, and Mangapal, per Macgregor or Waitaki, at 5 p.m. Sunday, October 25. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe (via Kio de Janeiro and Plymouth), porU.M.B. Tongoiiro, at H a.m.; for monoy ordora on £atmday. at 2 p.m.. and registered letters at fi p.m. This mail will bo due at Plymouth on lith December. Signed) 3. B. BIS 3, Chiof Poetmaator, Chief Poat-ofllco, Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland—This evoninfr, 5.5; to-morrow morning, 6.30. Manukau Hkads — This evening, 7.48; to morrow morning, 8.10. Kaipara Heads —This ovoning, 8.43; to morrow morning, 9.10.

Sunset.—This evoning, (US. BDNRISK.—To-morrow morning, 5.9. Moon's Agk.—Full Moon, 21th, 9,2 a,m,

ARRIVALS.

LAST EYENINO. Levuka, barque, Hansi, from Hamburg TO-DAY. Orawaiti, s.s., Ewan. from Woatport jg Kotomahana, s.s., Caroy, from Sydnoy Clansman, e.s., Farquhar. from Tauranga Aurora, schooner, Watt, from Norfolk Island

DEPARTURES. LAST EVENING. Suva, s.s., Johnson, for Gisborno T*rawora, s.s.. Sinclair, for Sydney Waitakl, as., Crawford, for Whangaroi Macgregor, s.e., Johnson, for Whangaroi

TO-DAY. Magin. Frenoh corvetto, Commander Captain Puech, for Tahiti Crusader, ship, Scotland", for London

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE,

Coromandel, from Coromandel. to-morrow,

Sp.m. Rotomahana, from Thames, to day, 8.30 p.m. Argyle, from Mercury Bay, to-morrow, early Enterprise, from Thauieu, to-morrow, 10 p.m. Clansman, from Whanjarei, to-morrow, early Taupo, from Southorn ports, Thursday Janet Nicull. from Southern ports, early lonic, from Plymouth, November [For projected departures see shipping ad vertisements and mall notices.]

IMPORTS.

Per Rotomaliana, from Sydney—l,l24 half boxes tea, 627 boxes tea, 88 pieces navoi, 45 caeca tapioca, 3.200 bags rice, 99 oases Chinese goods, 20 oases grenades, 281 rolls n atling. 145 ingots tin, 339 oast's fruit, 15 cuses onions, 101 sacks bean cako, 479 sacks bouedust.

Per Levuka, from Hamburg: 511 cases beer, 200 cas^a paraffin eaudloa. 60 cases pianos and musical instruments. 30 cases toys'. 12 caa^s matches, 500 casks Port.'and cement, 32 tons rook salt, 25J demijohns, 100 rolla roofing felt, 20packages minorul water, 2(0 ensrs wino, JOO cases spirits, 35 cases bentwood furniture, 25 oases p osorved milk. G cnaea porambula'ors, 15 'cases Bowing machino?, 200caios dynamite, 200 casks powdor, 48 packages sundries, 3S casks zinc, 12 cases detonators.

EXPORTS.

Per Arawa —1,003 caßes preßorvod meat, 02 casea nnd I kegs buttor, 1.003 carcases frozen mutton and lamb.—Now Zealand Frozen Moat and Storage Co. (Limited).

Per Tarawera. for Sydney—lso sacks oats, 19 cases cheese, 180 hides, 91 kegs butter, 11 hides, 29 cases cheese, 100 saoks malt. 270 packages morchardiae, 150 doors, 200 oases preserved meats, ff packages merchandise. 60 cases pre served ir.eiitß, 50 tierce 3 beef, 50 Backs cocoanutß, 50 kega beef, 23 tierces beef, 40 sacks oysters, 37 sacks fungus, 7G packages merchandise, 35 bundles iron.

Inwards Coastwise.—Ware, from Walheko, •with 400 bnnhols sand ; Vixen, from Puhi, with CO head cattle. •

Outwards Coastwise.—Violet, for Thames Vixen, for Kuesell; Ruby, for Whangarel.

The brie Vision left Kaipara on the 21ih nit. and reached Sydney on Octobor 8.

The brig Wild Wavo has been purehasod by Mr J. C. KUiB, from Mr V. Hurley.

The Eohooner Fleotwing arrived at LyttPlton yesterday, with a cargo of timber from tho Shames.

The s.B. Orawait! arrived from Westporc thia afternoon, with a full cargo of ooal for the s.s. ToDgarlro.

The brlgantine Aratapn arrived at Sydney, from Kaipara, on the 7th inst., and left on the return voyage a week later.

> tThe thre3-masted schooner Energy left Sydney for Helensvllle, N.Z., via Newcastle, on October 15.

The s.s. Clansman arrived from Tanranga thiß morning. Pasaereers:—Me?dames Hobba and S«well, Messrs Bluckott, Galbraith, Watson, endStowart.

The brigantlne Defiance, which left Kaipara on the 26tn ultimo, reached Sydnoy on Octobor 15. She experienced very heavy weather, but came through uninjured.

The schooner Welcome arrived at Kaipara from this port on Monday last.

The French corvette Magon lal'ed for Tahit at 10 a.m. today. From Tahiti she goes to Val paraiso, Panama, and San Francisco.

The schooners Three Cheers and Torea, and brlgantino Omaha, were docked this afternoon for cleaning.

The Auckland brlfrantine Linda Weber ar rived at Tima.ru from Newcastle yesterday. She experienced very heavy weather, and had her decks owopt several times.

The schooner Augusta arrived from Norfolk Island, via Russell, last evening with 5 tons whale oil, and 70 tons coal. She left Norfolk Island on the 22nd mat., and Russell on Monday last.

The hulk Gazelle and schooner Handa Isle were floated out, of dock today, the former having been stripped of her copper, and the latter having undergone a general overhaul.

The s.s. Tarawera left for Sydney via Russell Bhortly after flve last evening. Passengers:—Mr and Mrs Frasnr, Mr and Mrs Watkins, Mr, Mrs, and Masters White (2). Misses Deakin, McNicoll, Mesdames JEccles, Meldrum, MacKilßan, Kll patrick.Mr and Mrs McGlajdcra and child. Mr and Mrs Scott, two Sisters of St. Joseph, Messrs Watson, Benjeymin, Robertson, McGill. Geary, Taite, Smith, Langton, Readnhaw, Pmrott, Fraser. Harland. Mitchell, T. W. Leys, R. Kay, Professor Proad, Professor aud Mrs Baldwin, Captain Oognn, Lien tonunt Westrup, and 31 in the steerage.

The ss. Tongariro berthed at the end of Queen-street Wharf about 6 o'clock last evening. The following is a list oC her officers:— Com mander, captain J. K. Bone; chief officer, Mr J. E. Findlay; f enond officer, Mr F. A. Bloxam; third officer, Mr N. A. t ulatom ; fourth offloer, Mr W. A. Holland; chief onulnoer. Mr W. Waring; second ODgineor, Mr J. ffi. Robertson ; third engineer, Mr W. Hughcsden; fourth englnotr, Mr W. Forsayth; purser, Mr Burlin son; medical officer, Dr. J.Has«urd; olectrlclan Mr A, Mucdona'd. The Toßgariro will be re moved to the Railway Wharf on Friday or Saturday next, and receive her cargo of frozen meat.

THE CRUSADER.

The ship Crnsader palled for London early this morning, with a full cargo, valued as fol lows:-Gum, .617.310; wool, £11,519; tallow, £1,355; cotton and cotton eeod, £1,157 ; copra, £1100 ; leather, £2,888; bones. £58; home, £03; flax, £404; hair, £52; sundries, £89. Total value, £38,995.

THE ROTOMAHANA.

The as. Rotomahanaarrived from Sydnoy at 2.30 a.m. Passengers: Mr and Mrs W. F. Kooet tßon. Mr and Mrs F. Dawson and child, Mr and Mrs John Buckley, Mcßdames Mason and child, Robertson. Quarterman, and Miss Quarterman, Captain Colin McDonald Serjeant Hanlon, and MeßsraC. D. Ellison, J. Tamo R P. King. W. F. Ureeth, L. Demcl, W. H. Sornorviil, T. Harris, und the MajeronlOpora Troupe, consisting of the following Mr and Mrs Luscouibe Searolle, Mr and Mro W. P. Mor rison, Sitfii'iru Pasta, and Misses G, Plaiated, Liddiard (2). Torrons (2), Harris, De Vere Leslie, Dn Barrio, Blanchard, Bell, Harrington Hamilton. Coatca, Stanhope. Messrs C. Harding, Ia James. South, Lester, Tessero, Wentworth, Winter, Farrow, Stewart. Keid. Kavel, Palmer, Moore, Flavelle, Johnson, Marshall. 'Jibout, Kuhu, Ambler, and 21 steerage. The Rotoma hana left the Company' 3 Wharf, Sydney, at 5 D.m. on 16th. and cleared ihe heads at 6 p.m. Passed the Three Kings at 6.30 a.m. on 20th, and reached Auckland at 2.30 a.m. on 21st. Kxpori encod moderate N.B. winds with fine weather throughout We are indebted to Mr McKillop, purser, for press parcels, reports, &c.

THE ARAWA.

The 8.8. Arawa waa to leave for London direct ?22?' 3P m. today. From thla port she takes *,800 carcases frozen mutton, valued at £3,3fifi, and shipped, by the Frozen Meat Co., also 8 cases frozen fish, value* at £11; wool, £220: leather, d 2119 sundries, £260. Pusaongera:-Saloon :Mr J, I'axton, Mrs B, Brown, Mrs Jane Patterson

Mr and Mra J. A. lluoker, Mr and Mrs Loyson and family (">). Sooond cabin: MeSHrs T. Dyson. S. Noels, K. Russoll, C. Acton. Third oabln: Mr and Mrs Smith and faintly (3), Thomas Arthur. Alexander and Robert McLean, A. MoKiHop, J. M Wilkie, Mrs Groaves and family (2), Robert Gibson, H. T. Wilson, H. H. Light, Mary God win, Joseph McCaw, H. S. Jackson, Wm. Ken nedy, James Stephens.

THE LEVUKA.

The German barque Lovuka arrived from Hamburg direct late last evening, and having a quantity of explosives on board, she droppod anchor at tho powder ground. She comes con signed to Messrs See«ncr. Langguth, and Co., land brings a full general cargo, aa prr list of Imports. Captain Hansl reports:—Loft the river on June 18th. and had to beat against westerly winds through the North Boa and Channel. Left the Channol when 10 days out. and had good N.E. trade. Also experienced a strong S.W. monsoon. Crossed the Line when 40 daya out. and had the S.E. trades rather southerly and light Lost th» trados in 18' S. Passed tho morldian of the Cape when 75 days out, and had almost nothing but easterly winds during tho whole of September. Subsequently mado a good ran for 25 days, with westerly winds, passing Tasmania on Saturday last and arriving aa above.

STORMY VOYAGES.

Tho schooner Lookout arrived at Sydney on the 9th instant, af tor a vry stormy pas°a(?e from Kalnarn. She sailed on the 21th ultimo, and bad f ro»h 'o strong no'therly and N.E. wlnda ft* the first 'onr rlayn, at tho end of which tirnn blw via* tn 1621 E aid 37 S., and very lisrht westerly winds thence till the 29'h ultima A fresh N.w. breeze sprang up on th* following day, *ith squally, threatening weather. At 4 a.m. on tho Ist ultimo Ball was reduced, tho weather having a v(>ry threafordng appoaranoo, and Boon Afterwards a fierce squall struck the ship, and afterwards settled into a hard B.W. (tale. At 0 am, the vesnol waa hove to, under the mainsail. A hiflth, broken sea ac companied the storm, and the Lookout shipped great quantities of water, which cairlod away a considerable portion of tho top-gallant rail and bulwarks. The aspect of affairs was so bad that Captain Harwood determined to try the use of oil on the waves, and he accordingly placed an oil-bag over tho starboard bow. the result being, as ho states, almost marvellous. Previous to trying tho axperlment tho waves were breaking over tho vessel fore and aft, and the cabin was half full of water, but a'terwards, not a drop of. water oame on board, although the storm oon inuod for 24 hours. Several other gales wereencountered.butnndamagewasdono. The schooner Aurora, which also arrived at Sydnoy on October 9, had, like tho Lookout. some heavy weather on the passage across from Kaipara. but wnß not damaged, Pho sailed on the 24th nit., the same day as the Lookout left. The barque Bella Mary, from Kaipara. sailed on tho 24th int., In company with 13 other veßsels, and experienced oontrary winds throughout tho passage. The wind veered from N.W. to N., round to VV. and B.W. On the 2nd instant, the barque encountered a heavy gale, and washovo toforSflhourß, during whionthe foresail, topsail, the two lower topsails, and two jibs wero blown to pieces, but otherwise tho vessel was not damaged, although tho sea was vory heavy. Sho had to Btund :ip against another gale on tho 12th instant, and was again hove to, this time for 2G hours, but she escaped with the loss of the lower topsail. Arrived at Sydney on the 15th Instant,

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

LYTTKITOif, this day.— Arrived: Waikato. ship, 108 days from London; Dragon, ship, 106 days from London. Melboornk, October 20.—Sailed, this morn ing: Wairarapa, for the Bluff. The Kaikoura at Rio De Janeiro. Rio De Janeiro, Oct. 20.—The New Zealand Shipping Company's R.M.3. Kuikoura, from Wellington, Sept. 27, arrlvod hero yesterday. Her frozon meat is in good order. Stormy Passages from London.—Two Mon Drownod. CnßiSTcnußcii, yesterday. — The barque Dragon. Captain Milntr, and tho Bhln Waikato, Captain W. H. Taylor, which arrivod at Lyttol ton to-day from London, both encountered gales during their passages, and each lost a man over board. The Dragon loft London on July 6, and all wont well till Ootobor 1, when in a violent gale a big wave broke aboard, and washed the man at the wheel overboard. Owing to the tremendous sea running at the time nothing could bo done to give the life of the unfortunate man. who waa a Dane, named Kmil Nauratkl. The Waikato hod sailed two days earlier, and on September 13 sho fell in with a heavy gale off Tristan d'A«unah, dHring which tho mainsail was carried away, striking the carpenter, Jas. Quors, and knocking him overboard. He sank almost immediately, and must have been killed by tho blow. Both vessels are consigned to tho New Zealand Shipping Company. Another Boisterous Voyage. Port Chalmers, this day.—Arrived : Rio Loge, brig, 3S days lrom Mauritius, She had a succession of heavy gales, wltn high teue, lmil and snow, Sho was hove to for 20 hours on September 30th, in lat. 12 36 8.. long. 8327 S. Ah avy sea broke on board and carried away part of tho gallant, bulwarks and stove In tho Bide of the deok-house. She brings 6,706 packages of BHgar for Duntdin. and 5.965 pack ages for Lyt'elton.

Births.

BREARLKY.—On October 19, at 8t Mary's Road, Ponscnby, the wife of Michael Brcarley of a son. WEBB.—On October 17, atherresidenoe. Mount Eden Road, the wifoof W.Webbof adaughter.

Deaths.

GIBBS.—On October 21, at Wellington-street. William Richard, the muoh-belovsd son of Job and Elizabeth An Oibbs ; aged 5j years. Thef uneral will leave tonorrow (Thursday), at 330 pm. Friends kindly invited.

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

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1885.

For tha cauie that lacks usiatance, For the -wrong that needs resistaace, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

So far as present indications go, what threatened to be a serious and general embroilment of the European Powers over the Roumelia-Bulgarian question is in a fair way of being amicably settled. From a reiusal of the fuller news of the occurrences connected

with the movement, as given in papers received by the mail, it is apparent that Russia is not the only Power that is playing an underhand game. Prince Alexander of Bulgaria has evidently acted a double part. At the com mencement of the revolutionary move ment, he assumed with enthusiasm the control of the united territories, urged the people to maintain the union by force of arms if necessary, organised his army, and addressed the men in in spiriting terms. Speaking to a detach ment of troops starting for the frontier, he concluded by saying:—"My braves, we have no quarrel with Tur key, but if they dispute our action, we will fight them to the death, and be assured that I will always be found in the thick of the battle." Now his tone is completely altered. He has sent a pacific message to the King of Servia, and has declared his loyalty to the Porte and his willingness to abide by whatever decision the

Great Powers may come to. At one stage his people were much incensed at Russia for proposing his deposition, and compelling Russian officers to resign their commissions in the Bulgarian army; at another time they were stated to be signing petitions praying for Russian support, while Prince Alex ander telegraphed the Czar that he would abdicate in favour of any suc cessor the Czar might select if he would allow the Russian officers to remain in the Bulgarian army, and guarantee the unity of Bulgaria and Rounielia. This shifty attitude would be explained by the supposition that Prince Alexander had calculated upon Russian support, and was disappointed at not receiving it. Whether the Czar's advisers have deceived the Prince with false hopes, or whether he was self-deluded, is not so clear, but it is a good sign to find him moderating his tone. If Russia had at first the intention of Stirling up strife, j it has been abandoned because the time was inopportune,or because Austria and Germany were not so compliant as expected. The little kingdoms of Greece and Servia are, in the meantime, the c|iief elements of disturbance —the wild Albanians having laid down their arms on finding that there is not to be a general war, and that their pranks would consequently meet with prompt punishment. No doubt Servia and Greece, under pressure from England and other Powers, will take the same sensible view of the situation ; and if they do, the dispute narrows itself into a contention in which the Bulgarians and Roumelians occupy one side and all the Great Powers the other. That is nominally, at least, how things stand; but Muscovite duplicity may be at work, and upset all calculations. Princo Alexander may prove unyielding, and Turkey may yet be called upon to re instate the Governor of Roumelia by force of arms, when Russia will, of course, interfere on behalf of those people so closely allied to her by race and religion.

"Trial by Jury" was ropoatod at tho Opora Houso laHt evening, whon thoro was a very good attondanco, although the weather provod moat unfavourable. The opera was ptecodod by a concert, in which Mr Radcliff playod as n fluto solo " Tho Bluo Bolls of Scotland," nnd had to respond to an emphatic encore. Tho opera wont off in good stylo, and met with many marks of appreciation. "Trial by Jury ' will be re peated this evening along with a now pro gramme of vocal and instwimontal must:.

Hon. Mr Tole, Minister of Justice, has his hands full at proxont, having tho chargo of tho Post Office Department during tho absonce of Sir Julius Vogel, while ho is acting as Chairman of tho Government In suranco Association.

Quoon Makea of Rarotonpa, King Ngamaru of Atiu, and suito, wore expected to arrive by tho Waikato train thi°B aftor noon. It is not, however, certain that thoy will return from tho visit to Whatiwhatihoo so soon, especially as King Tawhiao waa absent from his eottlomont whon thoy reached it, and only arrived thero last night from Huk«uui.

Captain 'Watt, of tho schooner Aurora, reports that whaling at Norfolk Inland had nofc beon successful up to tho timo hia vessel sailed, but that tho prospects were then improving.

Messrs Dobson and Fell, who wore dele gates to London in connection with tho Kast and West Coast railway scheme, re ported to the gunrantora at Christchurch yostorday. Alluding to tho rejection of tho Moiggß proposals, thoy cay : —-"Such behaviour cannot fail to havo a damaging effect upon tho reputation in England of our follow-colonista as reasonable and in tolligont men, and will doubtloss add materially to tho difficulties in placing any bimilar scheme upon tho London rnarkot."

Mr Henry Shera, solicitor, has received word from Mossrs Sieveright anil DoLau tour, of Gisborno, that tho Victoria Insur ance Company has abandoned its nppenl in tho caso of Murchio'n Trusteos v. tho Com pany. Tho amount awarded by tho Court with costs will therefore bo pnitl.

Wo havo rocoived copies of a neat and unique dovico for a Christmas card to sond from Auckland. It is in tho form of a photographic carle, and pivoe/ac similes of tho headings of Auckland nows-oapora, along with copies of tho title-page of tho various tiinotablos published in tho city and Brett's "Auckland Almanac." Tho pnpora aro all dated " 25th December ISSS " and there is, besides, afar, simile of a Bank of New Zealand cheque for £10, endorsed by "Father Chriatmaß." All these, with nowspapor advertisements, perfectly legible to tho naked oyo, are got within the com pass of carte.-de visile size, and is to be had at the price of Gd, Larger copies, costing Ih, may also be obtained from tho principal stationers.

The tlme-tablo of this year's annual examinations in University College is con tained in our advertising columns of to day.

Mr Arthur R. Dendy, Secretary to the Auckland Tobacco Company, announces in our advertising columns tonight that ho has commenced business as a public ac countant and auditor at his office, ScherfFa Buildings, Fort-Btreet. Mr Dendy'a refer ences are unexceptional, and from his largo businoes experience he will no doubt reccivo a fair share of public patronage. The ad justment of merchants' and tradesmen's books is his specialty.

His Excellency Sir Wm Jervois, speak ing at a meeting of Wellington Society for the Prevention of Cruolty to Animals on Monday night, mentioned that only soven competitive eßsays had been sent in, which he contrasted with tho fact that at Auck land there wero a hundred entries in a similar competition for tho best essay on cruelty to animals,

The funoral of Mr Thomas Aickin, fourth son of Dr. Aickin, took placet yesterday at Onehunga, tho chief mournors being Dr Aickin and the brothers of tho deceased. The railway employes and a number of friends joined tho procession. Tho funeral service in the church and at the gravo was impressively road by the Rev. W. E. Mulgan, M.A., incumbont of tho parish. Mr Aickin was in hia 33rd year, and had held the position of wharfinger at Onchunga in connection with the Auckland and One hunga Railway for some two years. He was only ill a few days, and his rather sudden demise was keenly felt by his fellow workers, who held him in tho highest res pect. The cause of hisdeath was inflamma tion of the lungs. Ho loaves a widow and one child to mourn their loss.

The lfißt medical talk of the winter season in connection with tho Young Men's Christian Association was given last ni^ht by Dr. A. Challinor Purchas, the subject being the " Eye," illustrated by large diagrams. Dr. Purchas lucidly ex plained the various functions of the eye, and at the close answered a number of questions. Dr. Lawry was present at the conclusion of the lecture. The Rev. J. S. Hill proposed a hearty voto of thanks,which was carried by acclamation. There was a very good attendance.

VS o beg to draw attention to tho opening of the new Mount Hobson Hall, Romuera, which will tako placo to-morrow night. As tho advertisement in another column sots forth, tho entortainment will bo attractive and diversified, and sure- to draw a full house. A limited number of tickets only remain to be disposed of.

Three serious accidente are reported through the Press Association Agency. Near Oamaru a man nemed Hugh Lauren son has been severely injured by falling off an express train ; and at Featherstone, two men named Beale and Coleman respectively, are in a precarious condition from woundß sustained by falling from horse-back.

The City Schools Committee met last evening, Mr W. Gorrie presiding. Mr R. Udy was nominated as a candidate for the seat at tho Board of Education vacated by Professor Tucker, and it was agreed to ask the Rev. D. Bruce to stand as a candidate for the vacancy caused by the resignation of Professor Aldis. A request from Miss Harriet Smith, that the Committee would reconsider its decision re reduction of salary for absence, was not granted. Mr G. Lippiatt was granted leave of absence to attend University examinations. Other business transacted was of no public im portance.

The usual weekly drill of the Gordon and Victoria Rifle Corpa took place last even ing, when, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, there waß a fair muster of both Companies. Several movements were cone through in preparation for the 9th .November (Prince of Walea'a Birthday). The Victorias were under command ef Captain Mahon, and the Gordons under Captain W. B. White and Lieutenant Fairs,

The final practice for the Arch Hill Band ' oE Hope entertainment, for Friday ovoninjr next was held last night, and tho children sang in a very creditable manner. An interesting programme has boon arranged, and a successful meeting is anticipated. Tho following tenders received by the Harbour Boarcl for tho construction of mnchinory for the new dock hove been re ferred to the Dock Committee :—J. and H. Gynne (2); pumps, etc., £S4GO ; B. Withy and Co. (1), caisson, £3000; Wigham, Richardson, and Co. (3) caisson £3490, pumps, etc., £7275 ; Drysdaleaud Pirio (2), pumps, etc., £C!) 00 ; Head, Wright. Son, and Co. (1), caisson £3010, pumps, etc., £8670; J Watt and Co. (1), pumps, etc, £7500 ; Robert Harvey and Co. (2), pumps, etc., £9700; Eastons, Anderson, and Co. (1) pumps, etc., £6785; caisson, £6100; Tangyo Brothers, (1), pumps, etc., £4740; Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Co. (1) pumps, etc , .17450, caisson, £9050 ; Hanna Donald, and Wilson (2), pumps, etc., £9240 caisson, £6180; R. and H. Green (1), caisson, £4800 ; Bow, McLachlan and Co. (1), caisson, £7200, pumps, etc., £GSOO.

A mooting of tho Onohunga Borough Council was held on Monday evening. Presont: Councillors Clark, Hills, Kobin Bon, Shaldrick, Tapp, and Wobb. The Mayor forwarded an apology for his unavoidable absence. An application from Thomas McGahan to use an oxteneion of Princoss-streot, at present closed, was re forred to the Strcots Committoo I'or mission wns granted to Messrs Blackbourno and Bartlott to fill in a hollow in Princess street, fronting their properties. A lease for 21 years was granted Mossrs Suther land and Co. of lot 3 in Queen-street, subject to tho approval of the Council's solicitor. Tho half-yearly statement of receipts and expenditure, duly audited, was laid upon the tablo. Tho credit balance was Btated to bo £262 lGs Bd, with liabili ties under contract amounting to £82; ordinary accounts were passed for pay ment amounting to £14 7s 2d. Tenders were ordered to be called for the loase of allotment 8 and a portion of lot 7 of tho Council's Reserve for the uso of Volunteer companies—a drill shed capable of containing 200 men to be erected, rent to be remitted while occupied by the Volun . tears. A communication was received from the Public Works Department, intimating that it was tho intention of the Government to discontinue charging tolls upon the main road to Auckland, that the road would be declared a district one, and the separate districts through which it passed would in future be callod upon to maintain it. The Town Clork was instructed to apply for the current year's proportion of recoipts from tho toll gata. The Council thon rose.

Tho fifth anniversary of tho Ark of Eden Good Templar Lodge was celebrated last ovouing by a toa and miscellaneous concert. About 200 persons woro present. Tho ladies who courtoouHly provided for visitors nnd fiionds wero Mesdamos White, Walkor, Burloy, and ii isses Dunn, Huwkoa, Moare, McLaughlin, Spragg, and Pocklington. Mr Wilcock presided at tho entertainment, and dolivorod the oponing address. Tho follow ing programmo waa well-executed, and, gonor.illy, was nbovo tho average in point of morit:—Pianoforto solo, Miss Allies ; vocnl duot, Mrs Walker and Misa Wratt; " Kil larnoy," Mrs Cann ; recitation, Mr Tattor sall; duet, "What are tho Wild Waves Saying?" Mr and Mrs Rowo: pianoforto solo, Mra Robert Poaco ; eongii(S), MrMon zies ; " The Lifo Boat," Mr John Walkor ; " Beautiful Snow," MissStickloy ; reading, "An Incident in tho Lifo of an Eminont Journalist," Mr Boo; song, "Footsteps," Mrs Rowo; recitation, "Objections," Mr McLaughlin ; "In tho Gloaming," Miss Lightfoot; charactor song, "Ann Jane," Mr Rowe ; pianoforto solection, Mr Buck ingham. Tho whole closed witli votes of thanks and tho National Anthem.

By advertisomont in another column it will bo observed that a largo nuinbor of city on dowmont proportion aro to bo offorcd for lease for 33 yoars. on Friday, tho 13th proximo. With tho exception of a fuw allotments in nowo i-trcct lower, iheso arc about the last tho City Counrl will havo to olTor for very many years.

The allotments in l'omonby Koad, nearly opposite iho Newton Savings Hank, and thoso ou both sides of Hopetownstroot are most delightfully situated: commanding vlewsof ibo whole of the harbour a"d city, views that can not bo built out. Tho whole of tho niton oit'erud are in good Btroots. formed to permanent lovols a■ d channelled. Tho full vuluo of all buildings built of stone, brick, or concrete is assured to the leaseholders on oxpiry of tho ltaso, A bettor opportunity than tho presont cannot occur for acquiring buch dcainiblo property. The nale 1m wi.rth Iho Httoution of .hoso nVoiriiiK building sites, builders, or speculators. Tho itllotmuuts are all Magged.

A social in connection with St. Andrew's Sunday-school nilltako placo in tho schoolroom

tomorrow evoning. Tea will bo on the tablo at U..'10. Ah a good programmo consisting of vocal and instrumental munie. recitations, and games has buen uropurcd. tho blpr folks and little (oiks may anticipate v trcnt.

Mr Arthur calls attention to an orror in his advertisement in this niorning'a ' Herald," which nays that he will aoll land at tho Surroy lllllii H'stato to-morrow. It shoidd road on Thui-Mday, tho 2HU itißtant.

INCIPIENT FIRE IN WELLES LEY STREET.

Ahovt 5 o'clock this morning n tiro occurrod in tho stables nt tho roar of tho Park Hotel, Wollosloy-Btroot, amongst a quantity of straw. Constablo Lamb, who was pro" coeding along tho stroet, noticed smoke issuing from tho building, and nt once called to a young man named Howard, who was driving a mail cart nt tho time, to run to tho iirebell, and givo tho alarm. This was accordingly done, and in a short timo tho Fire Brigade had turned out. Fortunately the flames not having got a firm hold wore oasily suppressed. Con stable Lamb, assisted by ono of Mr Craig's employ^, who was going to hia own stables when tho tiro was first observed, quickly ro moved tho horsos nearest tho soat of thofiro. Tho well known stallion Bredalbauo was in the stall nearest tho flames, and was rescuod just in timo to prevent him sustaining serious injury. Brodalbano had a very narrow ascapo, as ho wus completely sur roundod with flames whon tho constable opened tho door of tho Btablo ; in fact it was nocesaary to slack the flumes with water before tho animal oould be oxtricated. The firo had suoh a strong hold that tho Brigade were compollod to lay on a second hoso beforo it could bo extinguished. Tho stables woro sublet to Mr Nathnniol Stafford by Mr David Twohill, far the purposo of keeping a livery and bait stables, consequently there were a number of other horses in tho building. Neither lessee nor tenant are insured, so that it is for tunate for thorn that tho premise* wero not dostroyed. The owner is unablo to state any reason for tho origin of the firo. excepting that ho got a quantity of straw on Friday, and storod it whore tho firo began, and it is just possiblo that this may have been damp and floated, until spontaneous combustion ensued.

AN OPPORTUNE RESCUE.

Narrow Esoapo of Throe French Man-o'

War Sailors,

Threk sailorß from the French man-o'-war Magon made an attempt to desert from the vessel last night, but narrowly escaped losing ' their lives. Thoy endeavourod to swim ashore, but the freezing tomporature of the water chilled them, and although good swimmers, they soon bocame powerless. It is difficult to realize how the deßertors managed to got away from the vossel, but they escaped the vigilance of tho sentry by Bliding down a rope into the water. Their clothes wore fastened on their heads to keep them dry, while in view ol contingencies, each had laid in a largo stock of tobacco. Indeed, each man had fully six pounds of the fra grant weed in his possession. The sailors got away safoly from tho vessel, bnt after swimming for a distance, and that in tho wrong direction, they found themselves be coming cramped. The hour was after mid night, and thero appeared but little prospocb of getting assistance. The men, howovor, cried out for help, and fortu nately for them a fisherman named Murray was on his way down the harbour bound for Tiritiri. He saw the heads in the water, and hearing the cries, steered in the direction of tho men whom he took on board his craft and conveyed to tho wharf. It was not until the men commenced to drees that he Baw they were French sailors, and he then sent a messenger tothe police. Constables Carrol a.nd Keaney promptly responded to the summons, and took the deserters into custody. They reached the Polico Station at 2 o'clock, and were supplied with blankets in place of their wet clothes. The officers of the Bhip were communicated with, and the prisoners duly handed over. A reward of £1 was paid to the policeman, and the amount will certainly not recompense him for his trouble. He says the night was favour ablele for fishing, and he would have netted £6 at least had he gone on his way. The accounts given of the circumstances vary somewhat. The_ report supplied by Constable Carrol, for instance, states that he aow the men in Queen-street, barefooted and only partially clad, and he stopped them, and that Murray camo up after ward?.

WELLINGTON NOTES.

(HY TELF.ORAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. Owing to thenbsenceof theprorainentmem bers of the Cabinet, there 'a little Minis terial or political news stirring. I under stand the Government have not yet received i any communication from the Eastern Ex tension Company relative to the terms on which Parliament last session agreed to re new the subsidy for tho Australian and New Zoaland cable. The present subsidy ex pires in February next. The Hon. W. Gisborne is to contribute the article on New Zealand in the new edi tion of the " Encyclopedia Britannica. Sir F. Dillon 801 l was requested to write tho article but had to declino, owing to pressure of work connected with his posi tion as Agent-General. Frugal-Minded legislators. It is alleged by tho Exhibition authorities that a number of members of the Legisla ture who were accorded free paaees to the Exhibition while here, not content with pnsaing in all their friends on these tickets, roL'ard thorn aB transforrable property, and Imvo handed thorn over to friends upon leaving Wellington. Rumour has It that some of the hon. members, of a frugal mind, actually sold their tickets when going away ; and that ono, at least, insisted on a con siderable roduction in his landlady's bill, in consideration of his leaving hia ticket with her, pointing out that it would be available for all her lodgers. Several of these tickets have been detected in use by tho doorkeepors, and of course confiscated, to the great disgust of the holders, espe cially those who had given consideration. Those Blundering Officials. In tho course of an article on tho embar goed circus and importation of stock, the "Evening Post" eaya :—"Through the kind and generous assistance of the citizens of Auckland, the Company, including tho stud of animals, were enabled to proceed to Sydney, where, despite all the unanswerable official declara tions made here, no difficulty whatevor was interposed to the landing of the horses. Will it be believod that the fact is (the 'Sydnoy Morning Herald' is our authority thoro novor has been in N.S.W. any prohibi tion to tho importation of horses to that colony? Our high and mighty officials hero, it seems, wore utterly ignorant of tho law of tho neighbouring colony on thosubjeot, and all the danger to our trado in bones being injuriously affectod if those nine little ponies woro allowed to land, were purely imaginary."

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

[Per s.s. Rotomahana.]

Sydney, Octobor 16.—Eloction proceed ings form tlio solo topic of conversation. Opponents of Government everywhere in majority. Some of the meetings hove been of the moat noisy character, especially in Ilodforn, where Mr Wright ia a candidate The charges in connection with standard paint and barbed wire havo boon reiterated ovorywhoro, but tho great and most ox citing contest has been at St. Leonards botween Mr Dibbg and Sir Henry Parkca, and horo, as olaowhoro, personalities have boon most frooly indulged in. Tho prospect looka very bad for the Government and thoir supporters. Tho beat part of the candidates declare for local option, and many arc in favour of paymont of members. There are a few working men's candidates, notably in East and South Sydney, and some fow protectionist!). General Richardson, who is not in good health, has gone on a visit to Bombay. Tho business of the Sydney Marine In surance Company has been transferred to the Alliance Marino Assurance of London.

Professor John Smith, who has been for thirty years connoctod with tho University, has died, and had a largo funeral.

Government are taking steps to regulate tho supply of explosives by prohibiting the importation for cortaiu periods. Only a small quantity of rain has fallen— scarcely half an inch. It is very much wanted in tho country.

Groat preparations aro being made for Cardinal Moran's reception early next month.

H.M.S. Mirandi haagono to Samoa. Tho Noleon leaves port on Tuesday.

BIiHUMNB, October IG.—Tho water supply in Brisbane and country districts is in a serious condition. Tho matter lias been brought undor the notice of tho, Govern mont.

Tho second reading of tho Pacific Island Labourers Bill was passed without a divi sion. Ono of theclausas limits tho introduc tion to five years.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(iieforo H. (J. Seth Smith, Kaq., R.M.)

fijtl'NK.—Ann Joßsor, Uio unfortunate person who was whoelod to tho polioe station, was brought up, and fined £5 and costs, or in default li rluye. Provokino Languaob. — Dr. Charles K. Torment was charged with calling Patrick Koarnoy a tliiot ana a scoundrel on tho 16th hibtnut. —Mr Muhauy appeared for com plainant, and Mr Cotter In defence—Patrick Kcarnoy, Btoreman in the employ of v D. Nathan and Co., deposed that on tho evening in question ho was in the doorway of Mr Flymva shop, when Dr. Tennont said, "Your firm owes mo £10," moaning the Hibernian Society. He slid, '• very well; send in your account." The doctor scorned excited, and called him a thiof and a scoundrel. He said nothing to provoke tho doctor. Had to do business with the doctor in connection with the Hibernian Benefit So ciety. Asked that tho dootor might be bound over to koop tho peace.—By Mr Cotter: Had al ways complied with the ruleß of the Society in making returns of effoctivo members to Dr.Ten nent, who was tho medloal offloer of the Sooiety. Ha only struck off two mombors which Dr. Tennont hadiput on. The dootor was about to pull oil'his coat as though he intended to fight. Told him ho wouldhav« noneof that.—Nicholas Thompson, assistant in the booksellers' shop of Mr Flynn, deposed that on Thursday evening?, buforo closing, Dr. Tennont came to the door aad slid to Mr Kearney—" Yonr firm (tho H.A.C.8.a.) owes me £10." Mr Kearney re plied—"Send in your bill." Witness thon corroborated complainant's statement.—By Mr Cottar: Mr Flynn wna present, but being doaf, ho did not hoar tho words that passed.; Dr. Torment began to take off his coat.—This was tho case for tho prosecution.- His Worship said he should like to hoar the other sido— Dr. Charles Emerson Tennent doposod that he had bosE a modical practitioner for 27 years. Ho was medical officer to the Hibernian Society for the totm of Si years. Was eleotod 11 times. Previous to tho appointment of Mr Kearney to the Secretaryship of tho Society thara was never a hitch between him and the Sooiety. Gave his bill to Mr Flynn, who subsequently told him that Mr Kearney might have got his aocount pasaod had he choson. On the evening in ques tion, soring Koarnoy a' Mr Flynn'e, he asked about tho account, and receiving a discourteous answer, witness told Kcarnoy that his action in this matter savoured very muoh of sooundrelism. Did not call him a thief, Ho was certainly angry, but neither drunk nor flghtable. -By Air Mahony : Ho oamo here simply to speak the truth, and had brouglt no witnesses. Ho was kopt 85 daya out of his money. He was boy cotted by Kearney. He did not dub the Society a firm. It was untrue that ho partly pulled off his coat —Counsel having addressed the Court, His Worship dinmissod the case. Bkating a VVife.—Chur!e3 Christie, charged with bunting his wife, Minnie Christie, on the 17th instant, was adjourned until Saturday. Mr Nupior in defonee. ALAKMiNO.-Henry Worrall was oharged on summons with squeezing hia fist against the nose of James Gardner, and using at tho same tune provoking and threatening language, whoroby ho wentinfearof his life.—Mr Mahony informed the Court that Mr Worrall had made in nuology and paid expenses.—Withdrawn. Claim fob wages.—John urconleaf, master of tho Tain o' Shunter, was charged on summonß with refusing to pay tho sum of £9 to John Cain, engineer to the vessel, being three weeks wages at £3 per week.—Mr K. cooper asked for an adjournment, as it was unlikely that the case could bo heard today.—Rßraandod until Friday. Maiming a Doh.—Charles Galvin, a young man in tlio mnp'oy of Mr Barnaby, butcher, was charged with ill-trenting a dog. by cutting off his tail and ears, on tho Bth October. -Mr Napior appeared for defendant, and pleaded not guilty —Mr W. Thorno, for the oomplainant, detailed the ciroumatancos.—Wm. Honry Piper deposed that ho resided in the New North Road, On the Bth met, he received information from his son that a dog had been injured. Knew Mr Bar naby's place, also tho defendant. Their premises were separated by a f enoe.—Charlos Piper statod that he saw Galvin catch the do^. and with a knife, cut the dog's tail off and one of his ears. Ho stood by Mr Barnaby's fence. It was getting | dark, but he could see Charley Galvln's act. as Char ey had a lighted oandlo in his hand. Was positive that it was Galvin that did it Galvin had knocked him down, but did not tell his father on that aocount.—By Mr Napier: Did not, at first, say it was done by Bob Bright.—Thomas Barnaby, butcher, Kingaland, deposed that Galvin was engaged that evening making sausages. Know nothing of the charge, beyond the faot that the dog hud been de prived of its tail and ears.—Cbarles Jackson stated that he was the owner of the dog. He aski'd him why ho served the poor dog so. Galvin said he did not do it. but he wonld give him a pretty pup to make up for his loss. Wm. Redgate, Inspector under the Animals' Protec tion Society, gave evidence as to the treatment tho dog had received. The dog must have suffered intensely. It was destroyed. Counsel addroesad the Court, Bovetal witnesses were called in defence, and as the accusation rested on the unsupported testimony of the boy Jackson, the case was dismissed.

CABLEGRAMS.

[rettter's cablegrams.]

The Threatened War with Bunnah. London, October 20.-The " Times" this mojning states that Mr Barnard has deman ded a reply to hia ultimatum from King Theebaw within four days' time. The Conservatives and Colonial Defence. London, October 20 -Sir Richard Cross, Home Secretary, addressing a meeting ot his constituents last night, stated the Con servative party would take measures for tho protection of the colonies, considering them as of equal importance with the re mainder of the Empire. Result of tho French Elections. The latest information regarding the strength of parties in Franco gives tho Re publicans 391, and the Conservatives 200 members. In tho final ballot for the Senate the Due de Broglie and the Duo de Cazes were defeated. A Freycinet-Floquet Cabinet ia considered probable. The re election of M.F.P. Jules Grevy as Presi dent Is considered certain. Now South Wales and the Paoiflc Mail Contraot. Sydney, this day,—Tho Executive Council held a meeting yesterday, when the temporary contract for the San Fran cisco mail service was confirmed subject to the approval of Parliament. . « 1 — [Special to Melbourne "Age."]

Colonial Mall Service.

London, October 14.—Mr R. C. Baker, of South Australia, who has been entrusted with the task of arranging for a colonial mail service, has arrived in London. Returned Colonist's Candidature. Dr. K. I. O'Doherty, lately of Queensland, who has announced his candidature for the representation of Meath in tho House of Commons, has begun an active canvass in the constituency.

THE EASTERN CRISIS

SERVIA AND BULGARIA MUTUALLY

DEFIANT.

Fears of a Rupturo.

Constantinople, October 20 Kino Milan, of Servia, has refused to receive the messenger who was the bearer of an autograph letter from Prince Alex ander of Bulgaria proposing an entente between the two States.

English Warning to Greece and Sorvla,

London, October 21

It is announced that the British Govorn mont have warned Groece and Sorvia of the consequences of adhering to thoir prosont aggressive policy.

London, October 14.

Tho Russian Govornmont has declared itself to bo in favour of reverting to tho status quo ante. Prince Alexander of Bul garia lias, however, adopted a defiant atti tude, but Austria is undecided as to the lino of policy to be pursued. There is little hope now of a peaceful settlement of tho difficulty, and bloodshed, it is considered, will ensue.

MINING NEWS.

(BY TELEGRAM—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, Tuesday. Cambria—A contract has been lot for sinking the Darwin shaft 50 feet at £2 7s ■Id per foot.

New Manukau. —In driving on the loader at No. 2 level the manager has found payable quartz as far as ho has yot followed it. Tho slopes aro now being extended. Bonanza King (Waiomo).—An assay Hat of average quartz has yielded at tho rate of 12Jozs gold, and 16Jozs silver (value £52 13s tid) per ton. Kenilworth (Karangahake).—This mine will be about the first on tho (Sold to fool tho benefits of La Monto's furnace. Stone is being rapidly broken out, and a short timo will sco 50 tons at the Thames furnaco, tho directors having accepted a contract at £1128 Cd por ton cartage to the Thames. Care is being taken in selecting the ore which is boing taken from the hangingwall reef of tho low level, and which, assayed recently, gave returns of Gozs. Odwt. 16grs. of gold, and 5220z5. 15dwts. Sgrs. per ton. Tho reef ia three feet wide, running separate fromfootwall, andsoeras to improvetisdriven on northwards. All tho dead work has been done in the mino, and all is now plain Bailing. Largo quantities of highly argen tiferous quartz are nvailablo for furnace treatment, which, if successful, will make the Kenilworth one of the largest bullion producers of tho district.

Thames, this day,

Cambria. —The genoral crushing is still shaping handsomely. During tho past week 279 loads of quartz have been put through the batteries for the excellent re turn of 1*7784 ozs. amalgam.

EXHIBITION AWARDS

(BY TELKOKAPH—PKES3 ASSOCIATION.)

Wellinoton, thia day. Clash E, flection 5, comprising bee-hives, general shoep-dip bee-hives, and ap pliances: Bagnall Brothers, Thames, Ist; T. Dixon, Masterton, 2nd; E. Barrett, Wnnganui, 3rd. Artificial combs' founda tion :J. O. Firth, Auckland, Ist. Six frame honey-extractors: H. H. Hayr and Co., let prize and special mention, Butter-churns : Dunedin Iron and Wood waro Company, let; J. C. Dow, Christchureh, 2nd; T. Ellis, Wanga nui, 3rd. Indigenous sponges: A. Hamil ton, Pota.no, honourable mention. Qlue : Lightband and Allou, Christchurch, Ist, Kauri gum : New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile, Wellington, Ist. Slioop dip :J. Hatch, lavercargill, 1. Class X, section 2, graining, marbling, and glaesstaijing: Matthews and Glass, Oamaru, Ist. Class O, school appliances and charts : Hawkos Bay Education Board, honourable mention. For appliances and ap paratus : Nelson Board recommended. For school desks : J. Large, Napier, Ist prism. For blackboards: G. F. Smith, Wellington, honourable mention. For marine chart: Home Industry Branch. Fretwork; C. J. Alexander, Wellington, Ist j F. W. Cato, Wellington,- 2nd; L. Stone, Wellington, 3rd; A. D. Somer ville, Wellington, highly commended. Bas relief wood-carving : L. Stowo, Welling ton, Ist. Words in hair: Sophie Iveilson, Christchurch, Ist. Leather work : Ada Dixon, Auckland, Ist; Mrs E, Earle, Normanbg, 2nd ; Mrs .T. B Murphy, Woodville, 3rd ; Emily A. Cawkwell, Auck land, honourable mention. Watch stands : Mrs Kebboll, Wellington, Ist Brackets: H. R. Shaw, Wellington, highly commended. Cono-work: W. B. Giosen, Auckland, Ist ; Percy Gioson, Auckland, 2nd. Hand-painted brackets : Rachel Macpherson, Oamaru Ist; also highly commended for mirror-carved wall bracket (no competition), Thomas Bright, Auckland, Ist. Picture frames: J. A. Munsan, Stratford, Ist; E. Engstrom, Ohariu, Wellington, 2nd. Wooden and cork frames : Jane Bannister, Johnsonville, Ist. Ornamental hoofs: James Flyger, Wellington, Ist. Pictures in New Zealand woods: James Petherick, Wellington, Ist. Table lasel: Samuel Parnece, Wellington, Ist. Juvenile fretwork: E. Wftite, Thames, Ist; F. Young, Wellington, 2nd. Leatherwork : Mary H. Tyer, Ngahuranga, Wellington, Ist. Engineering Sketch of Iron Wheel: R. G. Denton, Wellington, honourablemention; J. McGibben, Mataura, honourable mention. Pencil Drawing, Il luminated : Percival Bsar, Taradale, Ist; W. F. Gordon, Taranaki, 2nd: J. Have lock, Dunedin, 3rd. Model Church: J. Swallow, Wellington, Ist; Thomas C. Beer, Napier, honourable mention. Patch work Screen Tastefully Arranged, Juvenile Crayon Drawings: Gisborne School, Ist; Julia De Ceßta, Gisborne, honourable mention; Maty Baker, Gis borne, honourable mention; Convent School, Wellington, 2nd; Rosa Litch schiemdal, Wellington, honourable men tion ; Sissie Gardiner, Wellington, recom mended ; Thames Btate School, Ist; Wm. Kielly, Thames, honourable intuition ; M. Fleming, Thames, recommended; Frank Thompson, honourable mention, maps of New Zealand.

The Majeroni-Wilson Opera Bouffe Co. amvsd to-day from Sydney, and on Friday next will inaugurate a season of 24 nights at the Opera House with the production of " Bobadil." *

, X°"LCasbb Happy If you wUI stop all youi doctoring yoursef andfamillea with expensive doctors or cure-alls that do only harm, and use Natiaro'a eimplo remedies for all your ail aaents, yon will be well and happy and savb peat expense., v Tho greatesfrenjedy for this, BlttSS Beoße>andßOOdWm IOU> U H°*

MR BUCK LAND AND THE ELECTORS OF OTAHUHU.

Considering the state of the weather, there was a good attendance of the electors of the above district last evening in the Otahuhu Hail to hear Mr Buckland's address on the action of the members of the House of Representatives during the past session.

Mr Stukqes was voted to the chair, and briefly introduced the speaker, who, on coming forward, Baid that when ho was at Wellington new questions arose with which he had to deal according to the best of his judgment, and it was for this reason that he had called them together to explain matters. In the first case he did not arrive until the Governor's speech and an amount of other business had been transacted. It was un derstood that if a no confidence motion had beon moved by Major Atkinson, it could not have been carried. If they had all com bined togother, perhaps they could have ousted the Government. A number of the proaont Government supporters objected to Vogol's tariff proposals, who promised to amend thorn. When the amended scheme was brought down, these people fitill refused to support him. Vogol then agreod to kivo way it those mombors would support tho Government. Accordingly this was done, and the Ministry retained their seats. About that timo Sir Guorgo Groy brought forward a no confidence motion without giving notice. An adjournment for five minutes then took place, and before thoy returned the motion was lost on the voices, no one calling for a division. He waß sorry for that, as it would have been as well to havo known how tho parties stood. He voted against increased taxation on beor and tea. After this they dealt with boots and shoes rates, on which tho Ministry were defeated. Whether tho Ministry ought to have then resigned was merely a question of constitution, but Mr Stout had himself eaid that tho Government should have resigned after that defeat. The Government then proceeded to bring down all their measures at once, which was a wise stroke of policy. Soon after that the East and West Coast Railway Bill was brought forward, and during this time many members could be seen continuably going to and from Sir Julius Vogel's resi dence. They were booh informed that Messrs Meiggs had offered to form the railway if the Government would give £97,000 per annum for 21 year«, and a preference fee of £350,000. This thoy strenuously objected to. The Government then spoke of making the districts through which tho railway passed pay for its construction, but this they also stood out against. They then felt that it was time to hold a meeting, about 34 persons attending. He advocated prompt action, and thought that Mr Bryce should havo moved a want-of-confidor.ee motion. He believed that had this been done, it would have been successful. They decided to support a no-confidenco motion if moved by Mr Montgomery or Mr Ormond- Howover, both gentlemen doclined, and they were thrown back on Major Atkinson, who said that it could not be carried, but promised to do his best. Various rosolutiocs woro brought down re garding different retrenchment schemes, particularly in the civil service. They wanted thorn to strike oil' £30,000 during tho session, and £00,000 during tho recess. This, however, did not sueceod, and they liad to wait for another chanco to move tho want of-confidence motion. Shortly afterwards, Mr Pyke moved a want-of-confidence motion, which was lost by only four votes. Mr Hislop next moved that the Government had not the confidence of the House, but Mr Barron moved the adjournment. On this occasion thore was a tie, and tho Speaker gave his casting vote for the adjournment. The Government then talked for two days, dur ing, which time they secured one or two extra votes. The Government virtually had only a majority of three when the division was taken. Still they clung to offico and tried to carry, through the work of the session, and on no occasion could they com mand a majority. Tho Estimates then came down, and it was found out how some of the votes had been secured. Still there was great dissatisfaction in tho Houso. Tho East and West Coast Railway Bill was still kept on the Order Paper, and only thrown out at tho end of the sossion. _ Cap tain Russell next moved a reduction of

£500,000, which they carried. Still tho Governmont held their seats. £558,000 was ultimately struck off tho Estimates, but when tho Supplementary Ketimates ap pcarod, £122,000 was found on them, uinongst which was much that they had already struck off. The Opposition made a mistake in not stonewalling these Estimates. Tho gold duty question was always on the point of coming up, but never brought forward until the end of the session, when it was thrown out, and coon afterwards the session closed. The Auckland mombers had done their best to turn tho Government out, but had failed. Vogel knew too much for them, and they were continually foiled by him. Vogel know the price of every man by merely looking at him. (Laughter.) Tho Government proposed to put an additional £36,000 on the taxation of tea, to which he objected, as tea had really become a necessity (A voice : Hear, hear.) The tariff proposals were monstrous, as they were calculated to increase taxa tion by £173,000. Of coutse this was wanted for the purpose of paying the £97,000 per annum to the East and West Coaßb Railway Company. Ten per cent, had also been put on the succession dues, so that the Government were really looking forward to the deaths of the citizens for the sake of the increase to the revenue. The fact was that the colony had to suffer for the sake of keeping Vogel in power. Vogel was not tho man to retrench ; the expenditure this year had increased by £70,0U0. He (tho speaker) felt that it was absolutely neces sary to retrench. Tho colony could not bear up undor this enormous taxation. In order to create billets for his supporters, Vogel had paid £100 to each of tho Chair men of Committees, though Mr Fulton refused to accept his foe, although the cheque was posted to him. If he went down to Wellington again, he intended to move that tho Chairmanship of Committees be done away with, as it had really become a covert system of bribory. With regard to tho education question, ho considered that thoy must also retrench in that direction. He voted against the Hospital and Charitable Aid Bill, bocaußO it would really give the Government more money to work with. He considered the Bystem of taxation in this bill was unfair. With regard to the Maori vote question, ho had got into hot water for speaking to the Maoris for retaining the Government in their seats. On the night of the division, the natives were kept in a room with Mr Buller, and plentifully sup plied with whisky in order to support the Government with their votes. Vogel dis tinctly stated that only one paid commissioner was going to England, and when the speaker's brothor askod if Mr Buller was also going homo as a commissioner, tho reply was, "Yos; but not as a paid ono." Probably, Mr Buller would be sent Home and knighted, merely because he had secured the natives' votes to keep Vogel in power. Vogel was really the Ministry, and in order to sustain himself, twelve new members had been appointed to the Upper House, thus saddling the country with about £4,000 per annum. It was timo that this house was re-established and repaired. With regard to the Commander of the Forces, he thought that office was a useless expense. But if Sir Georgo Whitmore held tho appointment, he considered that he should at least resign his seat in tho House, Ho had opposed the Now Guinea vote, be cause he thought that New Zealand needed all the money she had for herself, without troubling about New Guinea. There was now a rumour that Sir Julius Vogel in tended to purchase the interests of Ger many in Samoa. Ho believed that Vogol had some olaborato South Sea Island echome, but could not say what it was. He thought that it was intended to buy the bankrupt ostate of a firm of Gorman Jews named Goddefroid. This, and all the South Soa Island business, was merely a part of a large scheme from which probably there was a commission to bo raised, and they would thon perhaps find out why Sir Julius Vogol camo out again to New Zealand. For himself ho felt very strongly upon tho expenditure of £250,000 merely to buy out a German firm. Surely tho Auckland merchants could defeat them by fair competition. They had

passed several new bills ; ouo, which \va9

calculated to form a monopoly of tho seal trade, had boon thrown out. Tho Mortgage Dobenture Bill was formod to give power to large companies to raiso largo amounts of monoy in London, with a small capital. This had, however, been thrown out, as it might injure tho credit of the colony. Then there was the Licensing Act, but it nevor passed. Thoy had also to deal with tho barmaid question, which ho voted against, because he thought that barmaids would bo safer in tho bar after six o'clock than walking the streets. (Laughter.) Many very impor tant bills were put into type, but were never brought forward, owing to so much time having been wasted with smaller matters. He had voted against the Dis trict Railways Bill because he thought that it would cause the party to become stronger each session. The Native Lands Distri-1 bution Bill gave tho Government great

powers, and >f it 1-Rdb^TlZf^ have caused immense) trouble 011^ natives. It passed the second ra^* "» mere trickery, but eventual!„ w? b J The bill for Bible-readingifLl'^ certainly brought forwardrbutarinM 8 "•» A bill was also brought forwWS ydied' to putting down strikes »;Rvi«» kind of thing; i' '"< that tho Threats and MolestaC R-I?Stlftl it also fell through WM. ' btlt to tolls, there were only vL • r6?a« whole colony that increased tt,J? tt« He had alwaya tried to do away 3S?"* tolls, and was glad to say that th W? tha been decided upon. CtaSjJ* T tha session was a very y> "» factory one M the GoverU^ not able to carry it a „ *M It was in a low condition, and the Op tion had worried the MinistrvbeoL P^ saw that they were doffitfTfH thoir position at all hazards. Stan? H have resigned but that he wj Sff position of Premier, although he waL , B a tool ofVogel. Thatg^u™** Ministry, and was so clevor that it doubtful if, oven next session ha «»,«*? ousted. The Government had no 21° borrow a million of money, as snffini.Ti been allowed to carry on he h -httd until the next season/when he fa that there would bo a dtaouC 3 lßsues would be more plainly iJur tho people At Welling™ h 0 Ph dt* what he deemed to be his duty iJT best interests of his constitaentT %\ then concluded his address by thankL a audience for their kind attjffi?B** an inclemeit evening. BU(!l1 The question was asked, What w M t» bo done with the Taniaki BridJ? v, Buckland replied that he had handed i the petition, and the Government had Z plans in hand, but he did not think tW was much chance of anything beine dm. at present. ° . B UUUB

A vote of thanks and confident »,. accorded to Mr Buckland, on the motio™ Mr Hotham, seconded by Mr SmsPHißn after which the meeting separated.

SPORTING NEWS.

(REUTERS TELEQRAM3.)

Melbourne, Tuesday, The following aro the latent quotations on the Derby :-5 to 2 against Nordenfeldt' sto 1 against Isonomy; 7 to 1 Thunderb olt.

Meleouene, this day. Little John was the horae Ecratched yesterday for the Melbourne Cup, and not St. John, as previously telegraphed.

"Vigilant" writes as follows anenttle New Zealand horses in last week's "Sports man " :—Of all tho horses now working »t Flemington, none aro doing better than the Now Zealand four—Trenton, Thunderbolt, Winchester, and Liverpool—and shrewd judges say that the Melbourne Cup lies be. tween Tronton and Liverpool. A» n mut ter of fact, the best gallops of the week have boon performed by these horses, and Maoriland prospects of winning our' Cup never lookod brighter than at present. Each of the four horses has been heavily backed for one or other of our three big races, and it is within the bounds of pro bability that all three may be carriedoffby a New Zealander. Winchester has bean supported with such spirit for the Caul field Cup, in which his weight ia 6st. 91b, that his party evidently look upon him m a real good thing for that race. Thundiir bolt also carries tons of Maoriland monty in the V.R.C. Derby, in which I consider his chance second only to oae, and both Trenton and Liverpool have been backed for all the money in the market for the Melbourne Cup down to hundreds to «ii and seven. With such a team as thia Winchester, Thunderbolt, and LiTerpool —one owner has a better chance of win ning the treble than I over remember, while if ho - tho Hon. Wm. Robinson—fails, the New Zealand bred horses, Nordenfeldt and Trenton, may between them carry off our Derby and Cup. The Hon. J. White has publicly an nounced that if he thinks Uralla or Monte Christo can win the Victorian Derby, Nor donfeldt will be scratched. The alleged reason for this is that Nordenfeldt is a Auckland-bred horse, while the other to were bred by Mr White himself. Hethere fore would prefer to appropriate the Derby with one of tho other two. He further states that ho has not backed Nordenfeldt for the Derby.

A Press Association telegram from Christ church states that Turquoise and Necklace did a good strong gallop at Biccarton yesterday morning.

DEATH OF MR R. REALS.

By private cablegram received from London yesterday, intelligence has come to hand of the death of Mr Kichard Kesli, architect in that city, on Monday hit The deceased gentleman suffered from asthma, bronchitis, and geut, and It went home mainly in the hope of obtaining relief from these ailments. At the timo of his death he was 68 years of age, The last illness muet have been raw* brief, for on Sept. 9th Mr Reals wrotShoiM to his family in Auckland, that he was better than he had been for some tins, and that he had arranged to retain to Auck land by the Ruapehu on the 26th October, as he was anxious to get back to Auckland. He had been staying at Kathom, nearOra ekirk, with Mr Hill, solicitor, brother of M Bister in-law, Miss Hill, Ponsonby-road, tat at the time, of his death was staying w> his deceased brother's widow. Mr Keul was a native of Boscastle, Cornwall. He leaves a widow and family consisUngOl two sons and one daughter all married. Tni two sons aro now carrying on his profesai»> as architects, under the style of Means. Reals and Sons. His daughter ismarnea to Mr W. J. Smith, manager of the Bora British Insurance Company, atlnvercwgtu. The deceased gentleman arrived in.a«* land from London in the Bhip AJWlineM about 27 years ago. He started as • builder, but subsequently entered mw business as an architect, of which pro* sion he was one of the oldest members n Auckland, having served hia articles m London. The Bank of New Mf j^ erected under hia supervision, ana new« architect for the New Zealand InmJW* Company's Buildings, and those ol »• Sonth British Insurance Company.

AUCKLAND SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.

A conference of teachers was held atto Pitt-stroet Wesleyan Sunday-soh<wM»K day afternoon. Mr EUyett occupied t» chair. After devotional e16"^ 68,". Fowler delivered an essay on *««J"™ Examinations-the Purport v^ of Them." He argued that m***"" secular schools had to pass animations, and as persons w allow* responsible positions had topaaiexam^ tions to show their profi^1 X more should teachers in our Sunday**^ submit to examination to <^JS for the noblo work of twwng K^ffll dren. The papar was criticised by ««™ teachers present, who generally idmwj the desirability of °xam" Si of difficulties in the way. .™ >?™£, \l Sunday-echool teachers ta«*^ was feared that many of *?" .^S» from exposure in the ponbi « Mr Fowler, in replying, .said that, aUg"J works had their difficult.es, w"JSg» those referred to could ta«wnffl»^», A Mr Tucker followed with a «•£-» Sunday-school Address: How ton^J, and How to Give It." *> "^l* the address ,«u a .moat * and powerful agency in the o echool, as taken *'*£'~ LnCbri*, work. Itsobjectsshoudbeallfro^ ft nil for Christ, and all «*g?frdi thought the Sunday-school «"dW b . bo delivered once a week, and «* dti e ject ehould be the totenataonalW" day. He 3ugge f ted that illustm&ow be given on a blackboard. ™"stb»* also discussed at length, and v* 1 „ were passed to the essayists.^.Lgrtito there was a tea-meeting, and^afterwan" Rev. R. F. Macnicol took «»jX.d* Edwin Wood gave a.modelte?°» w M y, of half-a-dozen girls, ta»"| subject Luke IX., 51-62 «r^ j, in an interesting and' mP;!: n village" " the conduct of the Samantan«J£ their refusal to receive &»* <B» lessons to be learned the"** * m method of teaching MS onto** J present, and Mr Wood»gdJW«* the meeting concluded. Thu c "^ Rev. Mr Worboys will P"**^ &f sermon to teachers at t^.JT^Bunaiii* nacle, and afterwards ajunrtea w service will be held, the Key. conducting. —

Mr G. Lewis will soil *:«**s** owing to the to"&*s&££lßg «** Jd , son's Hooms on Thursday evw"- As will be seen f romadjgg%gg; where acsnvereaziono^^ghjW^ Hall to-morrow <^J?* y' da ttraotlT el)X«?*: at 7 o'clock. A variedl ana »^L has been arranged, and a ye« ing is anticipated.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING BTAK, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21. 1885.



T\R. LEGER ERSON, OTAHUHU, Attends (emergencies exceptod) upon tho follow ing days at the undermentioned places: PANMURE—At Mr Fleming's Store, ten a.m., Saturday. HOWICK-One p.m., Saturdays. PAPAKURA-Wednesdays, ton o'clock a.m. and o'clock p.m., at Mr Fall well a. WAIROA SOUTH - Wednesday, twelvo o'clock, noon, Walroa Hotel. AUCKLAND—Aickin'a Surgery, Fridays, half-past ono p.m.



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■JWTEYER BEFORE HAVE JEWELLERY JEWELLERY WATCHES CLOCKS CLOCKS Been offered at such low prices as at present by ISIDOR ALEXANDER. The Promises having been LettoMrHowden, Watchmakor, possession has to be given In a few weeks, and Goods MUST be Bold at any prico to clear. HL. POSSBNNISKIB, t Merchant Taiior awd Importer, fctHoRTLAND-STREET. AUCKLAND, Announces the Completion of his SPRING AND BUMMKR STOCK, Ex S.s. Arawa, To which he invites an early inspection. The Trade supplied at prices a little aboro cost, DISEASES OF THE EYE, EAR, AND THROAT. DR. A. CHALLINOR PURCHAB May be consulted daily at his ISeßidonoo, Pitt street; and at— The English Pharmacy, 'Queer -street (Mr Hasijctt'b), from 2 to 3 p.m. The Newton Pharmacy (Mr.Kendebdine'B), Kaiunoajupe Road, /{ram 10 to 11 turn



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An interesting musical and literary entertainment will De given tomorrow (Thurs day) evening in the Qrafton Road Weßleyan Sunday-school in aid of the school rands. Sewing-machines repaired, needles and fittings for all machines.—Chambers's Machine Depot, 20, Queen-street.—[Advt.] La Don's Grand Consultation on the Mel bourne Cup, 1885, will close In a few days. Intending subscribers are respectfully requested to forward applications for tickets MX once. First prize. £2,000. Tickets. 10a each.—[Advt] The wind-up of the Thursday evening dance will take the form o;1 a ball, to be held in the Masonic Hall, New ton, to-morrow (Thurs day) evening.