COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c, To-nlgnt. Opora llouso— lingo's Buffalo Minstrels, 8. Theatre Royal—Diorama, 8 p.m. Mukot Rcajrvo-Intcrnational Circus Com pony, 8 p.m. Temperance Hall—Entertainment. 8 p.m. French Literary Sonlcty-M. Albin Villeval, "Lo 18 Mars," and " Uno Sccno a la Courtlllo,' 8 p.m. V.M.C.A.—Devotional, 7.30 p.m.

Auction Sales on Monday.

Vrtile and Bradley—Furniture, Clothing, Cut lory, Jewellery, Booka, Tools, &c, 11 a.m.

Samuol Cochrano and Son-Furniture, Par nell, 11 a.m.

Carbines and Taylor—Timbor, &c, Wynyard Pier, 11 am.

Jamos and Co,—Watches and Jewellery, 11 n.m.

!!;chordson and Jackson—Fruit, 12 noon,

Chief Post-Office, Auckland.

Mn-ils will oloeo as under :—

Monday, 28th instant. For Waltara and Southom ports, per Gairloch, at 11 a.m. For Ooromanflol. per Cororaandel, at 11.30 a-m. For Thames, per Rotomahana. at 3.30 p.m. For Tauranga, Hotorua, and Opotikl, per Glonelg, at 1 p.m. For Kawbia, New Plymouth, Wellington and Southern ports, per Hinemoa, at 1.20 p.m, For Russell, Kawakawa, Herd's Point, Wan garoa and Mongonui, per Clansman, at 5 p.m. For Maogawal and Kalwaka, por Ruby, nt 5 p.m. For Tnames, por Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, 29th instant Fjr Taranaki and Southern Ports, por Hawoa, at 7.40 a.m. For Walwora, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, por Wairarapn, at I p.m. (i.Zi Wkdnkbday, 30th inst." For New Plymouth and Southom Ports, por Oreti, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Octobor 13thj Porn.s. Zealandia as follows :— Ifor Navigator Inlands, Sandwich Islands, United States of Amorloa, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and B'lttßh nr.,l Foreign West Jndlos, at 1 p.m fl"or United Kingdom and Conttnen* of Ruropo, at 1 p.m. Money ordors, 10.30 ».m. Re«lßt«rod letters onit nowsoapera. at 11.30 a.m. Tjato letters. bearing an Birrs foe of six peneo In addition to tho postage will bo received by the Mall Agent on board lhe Ht.inraor ap to £ha time of sailing, ThJa mall tUI be duo in London oa Friday, Novembor 20,1885 Signed) S. B. 8183, Chief Postmaster. Chief Foßt-ofllco. Aueklßjid.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

AacKLiNO—This evening, 8 8 ; to-roorrsw aioruing, 8.2 G.

Manukau ilKAns—Thia evening, 10.18; to morrow morning, 11.6. Kaipaka Hkaes—This cvoning, 11.18; to morrow morning, 0.6.

Sunskt.—This evening. S.EG. Sunrisb.—To-morrow morning, 5.45. Moon's Agk.-Now Moon, Bth prox., 7.10 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. (Vfansman, brigatttine, Bobinson, from a oruiso TO-DAT. Ada C. Owen, brigantino, Dickson, from Raro tongo Clansman-, 5.8., Farqnhnr, from Tanranßa Arpyle, c.8.. Amodeo, froul Bay

DEPARTURES.

LAST ETESIKG, AValtaki; s.s., Crawford', for Whangaroi Maugregor, s.s , Johnson, for Whangaro; Olonelg, 8.5., Stephenson. for Whangarei Agnes Donald, sch., Lewis; for Giaborno

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

dorpiiqiidel. from Coromnndel, to-d»y, 5 p.m, Glonelg, from Whangaroi, this evening Artfylo, from Barnnr, this evening Jjotorprise, from Tharaoa, to-morrow 2o.ni. Haiyea,' from. Southern ports (at Oaelranga), , io'nlorrow'; 11 a.m; Kr/ijinanHr.a, from Thames, Monday, 1.30 p.m. WoiriAspa.. from Molbourno and bouihorn poitV.'Tufeaany' Ohau, fronySSniUlern cortg. Thursday Burn, from WallitigtOD Friday Janot Nicoll. fif'c>rt>4(lutU Sba I'-lande, Oct. C Aorangl from h&ttfhn; Gotqbor. Aifvwa, from I<TO*a. via Soutliorn ports.

October ~ t Jfiqlp, from Plymouth, >Jf>o»bef from London, 7** boutdom ports, early IFor pnijootefl dopftrturos sot.' cd- TCrMßOiuonta and wall notices.!

IMPORTS.

Por Ada C. Owen, from Rarotonßa—llo fsritj, copra, 13 bales colton, 1 C;»nk limejuice, 64a> cocoanute. Per Clansman, from Savage Island: 148 tonß copro, CJ tons pearl shell, 89 packages f ungu».

EXPORTS.

Pur Mimiba, for Samoa-J.CCOft. timbor and general cargo.

Inwards Coastwise — Howard, from Wha ngaroa, with 37.903ftiimber;Klsio, from Thames, with 220C0ft timber; Moehan, from Omaba, with 4,000 ft timber, 3SO posts; Mercury, from Tairua, with 27.0-OCft timber.

Outwards Coastwite.—Fannr Kelly, for Jtongonui: Klsie, for Thames; Moehau. for Omaha; Mercury, for Tairua; Clyde, for Wha rig-iroit.

The schooner Atlantic was at Atlu on Sop tomber 29tb.

The sclioonera Lilllitn and Flora were at Raro tonsa when tho A-da C. Owen left.

The ships Waisganni and Crusader changed b'orlhs at the Quben-street Wharf last oven tog. . ,

Captain XJ.H.JMcKflnrfe received a cab!e from Bj-finey tO-da/; announcing tlio arriv.il there of fhb Hchoonor Golden Islo, from Mamikuu, with s cnTgO of timber.

The schooner Miniiha has cleared ot the Cus toma for Samea. PasseDgors: Meff?rj J. Wookey and B. Hird.

■TlioechoonorSjbilwaoat'PoDrnyn Island on July 9,

The s.B. Taupo brought tae Auckland rortion o£ ti)o as. Tongarlro 8 cargo from London as fir a-i Wellington, wharo it was transhipped to tho s.s. Wairarapa, duo to arrivo hore on Tues day morning next. On Monday the a.s. Snva will lbaVe ton for Auckland with tea ex-Whampoa, She lvjll arrive here about Friday next.

HTho boiler which Messrs Frasct ana Tinna hive built for the Devonport Ferry Compartyo now Btoamcr, was tested today tip to 2flolba nrefanro. In the presence of Mr Jonnaon, In spector of Machinery, who expressed hinißelf hißhly eatisfled with tho result.

.Accordingtoa'cablogram received to-daj- by Captain D. H. McKo^zie, tho three-masted pohooner Buster, which left this port on August frttiiorLong Island to load there for Dunedio, has put Into Sydney, owing to the illness of her roaster. Captain McDonald:

Tho 8.8. Clansman arrived frdin Whangaroi this morning, and shortly afterwards she was flocked for oleaning. Bho brought tho follow ing passengers: —Messrs Adamg R. Home, Downoy, Calvert, Butler, and MM Ferguson, Mra Meiizie and child, Misses Bavte, BSrrowß, and Buddie.

The schooner signalled yesterday aftel'nstm proved to be the Clansman, which has roturfleo from an island cruise, aftor an absence of three months from this port. The weather experienced was generally unfavourable until the return voyage was commenced, after waioh light a jutherly winds and fine weather prevailed. The brigantino Ada C. Owen left Auckland iuly 10, and arrived at Rarotom?a on the 21st; eleven days from Auckland. Loft Karotonsra on August 9, and arrived at Atm on 126h. Left njzaln same day, ard arrived at Kialta on 18th. Bai'od ob the 29th for Atiu, and arrived Sept. 1. I^eft again on the afternoon of 3rd, and arrived at Harotonga 3rd. Left same day for Auck land. Contrary winds and heavy P.W.soa were experienced; then light southeasterly winds till 2lth, after whioh a light brcoze spraneup from N,E. Sighted Cape Brett on the night of tho^tth. and had northerly winds thonco till arrival here this morning.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL. Gairloch, 8 8,, MoArthur. from Waitara

The s.B. Gairloch arrivod from Waitara. Pas- Bensers:—Misses Btapleton, Kyne. Arthur, illis, and Egbert, Messrs Brookes and family, Arthur. Edwards, and Berry; and the mem bers of the Auckland Artillery Band.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Waitaba. this day. — Arrived : Hannah Mokau, from OnehuDga, 8.10 ».m.; Staffa, from Onehunga, 8.35 a.m.

Wbllinoton, this day.—Sailed: Doric, for 1/ondofl, at 4 n.Jrt. yesterday, with a large cargo, including 16,200 carcases mutton.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Stak Office, this day. MfCfflns Vailk and Bbadlky report tho follow ing prices obtained for farm produce and poultry at their weekly sale, hold yesterday (Friday) :-Waikato tablo potatoes, &\ 103 to £1 15b ; oarrote, 62 15s to C2l7s 6d; fowl wheat, 3s; bioon, inferior,4)d j bacon, medium, 6d j hams, medium light, 6Jd; factory cheese, sjd; flour, «IO 10s.; oatmeal, ljd; onions. 2Jd; pearl barley, 2id; tin honoy. 3d por lb; box toa, 16atoi8s; Swiss milk, 6a 9d to 7s per dozen; applos. crab, 78 ed to 12b 6d; applos, damaged, 33 3d per case; young rooster* 3s 8d to Is; hens, Sa to sa6d ; ducklings. 3s id. per couple; pigeons, la 3d each; oanarlep, oa. Messrs Carb!noa and Taylor obtained the following prices at their yesterday's iale-— Ponltry: Fat table fowls, 2a Id to 3a eaoh: onl iiiary fowls. Is 9d to 2a 3d; ducks, 2s 4d to 2a Bd; young turkeys, 3a 6d; brahma fowls 3s to 9a; lingehauc, 3s to 5a 3d; small pigs. 9s 6d; medium do, 13s to 17a; bantams, Is; pigeons, Is 2d; rabbits, Bd. Produce: Potatoes (prime), £4 to £110s per ton; carrot?, £2 10a; bran. £6: sharps, £6; onions, 3d to lid per lb; cheese, 5d to6d: do (inferior) 2d; butter (salt) 6d to 8d; do (inferior), 3d to sd; bacon, 6Jd to 7jd; hams, 7d to 91; honey, sd; salt beef. Id; flour, £11 per ton; oatmeal, £U ; wheat, 2s lOd per bushel; oats. 2s 6d; maize, 3b ; caboage,2a to 3s per sack Mo 'Bra B. Tonks and Co. report having hela a sale of six buggies from the maker, A. G. Howland, of Christchurch. The whole number Jjere aold at prices ranging from £36 to BM M>mpßtition and bidding wero very spirited, as SJ^^eWclea previously received from tbie raatan na v o proved highly satisfactory in arery tfKiOoues 3?^* and Co> yMtoriiay neW a s^e

Births.

BROWN.—On September 23. at Clarence street, Ponsonby, the wife of William Brown of a daugn'er. McANENY.—At her residence, Union-stroot, Newmarket, tho wife of J. W. MoAnony of a daughter. RHODES.—On Boptomber 23. at her residenco, Groy-stroet, the wife of Alfred Bhodos of a son. BUTTON.—On September 25, at Mount Eden lioad, the wife of R. W. Sutton of a eon.

Deaths.

PORTER.-On Soptotnbor 25, at her residence, Avondalo, Margaret, wife of John Porter, and second daughter of Andrew Kelly, Waikomltl; aged 32 years. The funeral will leave hor lato residence on Tuoeday, Sopt 29, at 10 a.m., for Waikomiti.

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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1885.

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

Ministers evidently do not well know what to do in regard to tho urgent and ro peated petitiona they have received from the King and Parliament of Samoa praying them to extend their authority to the Navi gator Islands and put an end to the condi

tion of incipient anarchy which prevails thero. Sir Goorge Grey's question on the last day of tho Pailiamontary session only elicited tho information that the Premier had not yet road tholotters; but from our Wellington correspondent's tolo grams it would apponr that tho omission haa sinco beon supplied. Still the Premier does not soem to havo any intention of act ing upon tho prayor of tho potition ; and if, ab reported, tho Cabinot havo referred tho matter to tho Govornor, it botrays a doMro to adopt a non-intervention policy. This attitude is etrangoly incompatible with tho bold policy advocated last yoar, when tho Hinomoa was actually on hor way to annex Samoa, nor is it qviito consistent with tho Government's avowed anxioty to dovolop tho Island trade, sinco without settled rule tho advancomont of Samoa is impossible. King Mnliotoa do claros himself poworless to prosorvo order, and invokes tho aid of New Zealand; suroly our Government do not moan to relegate his potition to tho domain of red tapo and Co'onial Ofllco apathy. If tho Samoan lottors and potitions aro to bo roforred to tho Home Government, wo hopo they will bo accompanied by powerful representa tions on tho part of our Ministers on tho nocossity for British intervention in Samoa. In view of Mr Stout's reported dosiro to retire from tho Cabinot, hisindiilbroncc to tho subject may be understood; but Sir J. Vogel may surely bo relied upon to tako vigorous action. Considering tho groat fall of tho Covornment in public favour on their domestic legislation, would it not bo well for thorn to borrow Old World tactics, and go in for "a spirited foreign policy?" Tho restless Samoans are bont upon having a littlo revolution of thoir own ; and tho question is—Who is to rostoro ordor, dor many or Now Zealand ?

By privato advices received from Samoa, wo loam of a crisis which has arisen at Apia, which scorns to create Now Zealand's opportunity. Mr Kelsall, tho Municipal Magistrate, appointod to administer law in tho noutral territory of Apia, has died sud denly, and tho Municipal Board, consisting of tho English, Gorman, and American Con suln and thoir nominees aro at hopeless loggerheads ovor tho appointment of his successor. Tho Germans are said to bo insisting that tho now Magistrate shall bo of thoir nationality, whilo the English and Amoricari mombors aro equally determined that Mr Kolsall's succostor shall bo an Anglo-Saxon In this state of deadlock, our Minister*, if inclined for horoic action, could oaeily step in and solve tho problem by appointing a Now Zoaland Resident to manage tho affairs of Apia for King Maliotoa. Tho Con vention under which tho present Municipal Government exists comes to a cloko whonnvor tho iSnmoan Government ia ablo by othor moans to guarantor tho security of life and property, and it may woll bo asked : What should hindor Now Zoaland from responding to the earnest invitation of King Malietoa and holping him to maintain ordor in hn kingdom? If thoro is anything to hindor, it is, wo conceive, tho pciroly colonial and oconomic aspect of tho question --tho consideration, namely, whother it is advisable for thia colony to bunion itsolf with such distant find onerous responsi bilities. True, tho responsibilities may prove after all to bo very light; for wo are firmly convinced that all tho Hillicultios at Samoa spring from tho international jealousios which aro fostered by the prosont Consular control, and that whon ovor a single authority is sot up— bo it English, Gorman, or Amorican —I>oaco and ordor will bo tho rule. Ministers, to whom tho interests of tho colony nro entrusted, would do woll to givo careful consideration to tho Samoan ques tion, boarinir in mind that thoy aro not merely tho representatives of Now Zealand, but in :t eonso tho guardians of Anglo- Saxon interests in tho South Pacific.

Thero was a much hotter market to day in ruining stocks in caneequenco of a haul of tSOOlbs of rich specimens from tho Cambria cross roof from No. 1 Btopo : sales 255, and fow ecllors at that liguro. Dovons oro wanted f>t '2s Gd, Darwin at o's, and sales of Wood stock roported nt -Is. Crowns : Buyorn of this stock at (is 6<l, sellers at 7s. There is vory littlo speculation going on, tho temporary stringency in tho nionoy market militating against it. A revival in business ii<, howovor, ex pected noxt mo.itli, when in all probability tho Thames furtmco will bo in full blast, Mr LaMonto hitußolf conducting tho smolt ing oporations, no doubt with success. Tho largest haul of t-pocimons (GOOlbs ) tho Cambria has evor hud was roported this morning, and in consoquonco, Bharo-s rose at onco from 21h to 255, and at tho close of tlw markot thoro woro sovoral buyers at 258, and as tho mine managor reports a " good show loft,1' thoro is a cortainty of further hauls of specimens from this p:irt of tho mine.

Mr A. Tyor, jam manufacturer, Symendß streot, has, in common with a number of othor exhibitors at the Wellington Exhibi tion, rocoivod a noto asking his pormiasion to send bis exhibit of jams, jellies, and bottled fruits to tho Indian and Colonial Exhibition. Mr Tyor, howovor, thinks tho oxhibit an adequuto representation of his industry, and has ro.»olved not to send it to London. He would havo mado a bettor exhibit for Wellington, but owing to the domand for his preparations being rather in advance of his power of supply, ho had not sulliciont in stock to make v botter display. Tho rocontly-formed rillo Volunteor com panies had an inspection parado on tho Metropolitan (i round this uftorncon. Thoio was a good muster, and the Garrison Bund was present. Colonol Lyon was tho inspect ing ollicor. Notico has been given of tho following motions for tho noxt meeting of tho City Council: —By Cr. Dcvoro: (1) "That Jorsoy street bo drained forthwith;" (2) " ThatSummor-stroot, Ponsonby Ward, bo drained, and that the Enginoor roport as to tho best method of so doing, and tho pro bablocost.'1

Dr. Term-nt has reflignod tho position of medical otlicor to tho Hibernian Society, which he lms hold for tivo and a half years. Mr Loe, tho agont of tho International Circus, which opons to-night in the Market Squaro, has shown groat activity in making arrangements for the open ing and gotting tho public ap prised of the ovont Though only a fow days woro availablo for preparation, tho hoardings of tho city have boon covered with artiatic announcements of the "show," whilo tho arrangoments for tho opening to night are all comploto, Tho Artillory Band rotnrned from Wol lington this afternoon, arriving at Onohunga by tho steamer Gairlock. They left for Auckland by tho 3.45 train, along with other pasaongors by the stoamor.

A Router's telegram from Australia was doltvorod to us yostordpy in a vory muti lated form, and as publishod was mislead ing. Tho arrival of the mail steamer Zoa landia was mixed up with tho roport on the small-pox outbroak al Sydnoy so as to maku it appear that a case of nmall-pox had boon carriod by hor from Auckland, which ivas, of courso, not tho case. A Brisbane telo gram should havo road thua:—"Tho Houso of Aseombly last night placed a sum on tho Estimates for the payment of mombors."

Hard times bavo not completely emptiod tho pockots of tho'Auckland pooplo, judging by tho crowd who appoar to bo intent on omptying their pocketu into tho till of S. Coombea and Company. A big sale has its old attractions, tho shop being so donsely packed as to make it almost impossible to gain an entrance Mr Thomas Givney, of Onehunga, com plains that last Wednesday night he was disturbed by a shower of stones on his house, one of which broko a pane of glass. Ho wont out and saw a number of tho local Volunteer corps (red and blue coats), but was unable to ascertain who fired tho stones. Ho thinks it a shame that a quiet rosidont should be thus annoyed.

Tho i'onsonby Uhoral Society's second concert will be held on Monday, October sth. The tickets aro in excellent demand already, and we loam that the programme, which will bo published shortly, is varied and attractive.

The now Act relating to ooronors1 juries provides that tho jury shall consist of six in stead of twelve men, and that tho concur rence of at least four of these Bhall carry a verdict. This modification of the existing law will be hailed with welcome by work ing men, who are frequently taken from their business to attend inquests whero the verdict cannot bo otherwise than in accord ance "with the medical verdict, and where there is no probability of bringing fresh facts to light, The Buffalo Minstrels have arranged to entertain the inmates of the Hospital and Refuge on Tuesday afternoon next.

Messrs Teutenberg, engravers, Queen street, have just executed an excellent dio for tho medals of tho Now Zealand Art Students' Apsociation. On one sido of the modal is the hoad of a Maori with various »mall ecenos, and the motto of the Society is engraved round the edge in English and Maori, "The Old Order Changeth." On the reflex is an artist's palette, and other emblems,

A boy named William James Edwards was committed to tho Kohimarama In dustrial School to. day, at the request of his father, who stated that he had become perfectly uncontrollable, although only 10 years of ago. Tho father agreed to pay 5s per week. The lad was committed foir five years.

Mr Poverel, who had a struggle with a dangerous doc; lately, wishes to state that he was only bitten on the wrißt, and he ia nearly quito rocovercd from the effects. Sovoral mistakes wore mado in tho account of tho occurrence which wo published yostorday, Mr Feverol was attacked by | the brute on tho Great North Road on ■ Monday afternoon last, and after a strugglo ' succeeded in kicking it to death. The dog ia said to havo been ownerless, and has beon roaming about the locality for some time, so that Mr Peyerel deserves thanks for ridding tho district of a nuisance. Ho has had tho skin tanned at Garrott's Tan nory, and moans to preserve it. Tho Arawa Football Club has doterminod to conclude tho season with a socond annual ball, to bo hold on tho 30th ult. A largo munbor of tickets havo alroady been sold, and tho affair is expected to bo a success. In answer to quorioa by Cr, Goldio, tho Town Clork has reported :—(1) That _in Juno last, duly audited accounts showing receipts and expenditure of Cricket Ground from April Ist, 1882, to .'Uat March, 1883, woro submitted to the Legal Com mittee. (2) That ho was not awaro what salary Mr Mumford received. (3) That tho lodgo was leased till 1890 to Mossrs Buckland and Yates for £36 per annum. (<l) That the accounts show that tlio assets exceed the liabilities. (5) That probably tho Mayor could say whether any bettor scheme could bo devised for the coming season, whereby some roasonablo restrictions may bo placed on thoso clubs playing matches in it, and which subscribe annually towards cost of mainten ance.

The report proparod for presentation at tho meeting of tho Quoon Gold-mining Company yesterday afternoon stated that tho oporations of tho Company had not beon attonded with success. Two calls of 2d each had beon mado, and the proceeds ex ponded without profitable results. Under thoso circumstancos tho mine has boon lot on tributoforl2monthsto Mr J.McGreiror. The balance shoot showed an expenditure of £414 12s Cd, and a credit balance of 3s Id. Only £23 Is 6d had beon derived from gold, and £312 16s 8d from calls.

Mrs Hutohinson, whosenoblo work for tho reformation of fallen women has commended itself to tho sympathioa of tho public of Auckland, loaves for Sydney as soon as her health permits, for the purpose of carrying on a somewhat similar work in Sydney. Marshal Booth has offered to place her on the etail', give her an office, and tho control of tho wholo of tho rescue work, placing two matrons undor her, if necessary. Mrs Hutchineon'a health haa beon greatly im paired by her philanthropic and benevolent work in Auckland.

To tho Editor : Sir,—Would you kindly decide tho following disputed question for mo. A bots B that he cannot drink a glass fitl of wino. B drinks tho wino from the glass, but doos not B drink the glass ompty instead of full! Would you bo kind enough to state whether it is grammatical to say " 1 drink a glassful of wino," when at tho same time I actually empty the glasß ?—I am, &.c, F.A. [Certainly, it is quite gram matical to aay "I drank a glassful of wine," and B has won tho bet, Glassful signifies tho contents of tho glass, not the glass itsolf. You should look up your diction ary.—Ed. E.S 1 Wo notice amongst tho revised list of magistrates for Victoria that Dr. Wil kins, of Auckland, has been re ■ ap pointed to tho Commission of the Peace — an honorary position ho hold thoro before coming to Now Zealand. His ro-appointmont to the new list of Justices of tho Peace is a groat compliment to the doctor, especially as ho has resided in Now Zoaland for soveral years. Dr. Wilkins, previously to coming to this colony, enjoyed a large practice in Mel bourne, which bo had to relinquish on the ncoro of health, ho not beon able to stand tho oxcossivo hont of the Australian sum mora.

Tho service of song " Little Minnie " was succostfully rondored on Tuesday evon ing at Mount Albert by tho Pitt and Vincent-etreots United Methodist choir, and at its close n vote of thanks was carried to the choir, on tho motion of Mr Spoight, foconded by Row John Haeolden. Mr Garlick, Hon. Secretary, announced that at the noxt meeting tho prize essays on tho subjoct " Vi hy Should Wo be Total Ab- Btainors ?" would bo road.

Tho Board of Education havo approved of the Auckland City Schools Committee's reconmiondation to stop salary in two cases of teachors' absence from duty. It is hoped that tho adoption of this course will havo a tendonoy to lesson tho number of applica tions for loavo of absence

The Board of Education revolved at its meetingyestorday afternoon that tho Hamil ton and Cambridge District High Schools, on account of tho paucity of pupils, should bo closed at the end of the year, unless tho Reserves Commissioners raako a grant in aid.

As confidently anticipated, Miss Priscilla Verno (interlocutress of the Buffalo Minstrole) was honoured with a crowded house at hor benefit last night, and mot witha rogular ovation. Tho programme was first class, both Minstrels and assisting amateurs acquitting thomselves ably, and the audi once were immensely tickled and thoroughly woll pleased. For only four nights longer tho Minstrels perform in Auckland, " but during thoso four nights," they c"o claro "wo will simply paralyse you with fie gigantic, the monster, the mammoth, t'lo Brobdignngian programmes which wo in tend to preeont." Thoro will bo an entire chango of programtno to-night, and amongst tho features of the performance thero is to be a grand amateur sailors' hornpipe competition for a silver cup and the cham pionship of Auckland.

At tho wookly mooting of tho Corcls do Conversation Francatso, held last night, tho Prcsidont (Mr Lawton Bridges) in the chair, a dobato took place on tho question, "Will tho Republic be Superseded by a Monarchy in France?" Mr F. Poltzor, who opened in tho affirmative, contended that tho Gambot tist Ropublic had broken all its pledges and beon guilty of the waste of French blood, land, and money in sterile foreign adventures. Mr A, Ruest spoke in tho tamo ordor of ideas. The negative Bide of the question was ably taken up by Messrs D. N. Gamier and P. Lawton Bridges, who dwelt on the progress the Republican regime had mado amongst the peasantry, who formerly were the stauncbest supporters of the Empire. An animated discussion followed, and finally the question was carried on tho negativo side.

To tho Editor : Sir, —Allow mo to cor roct your local of Thursday ovoning last ro Royal Lancers, in which you give tho ontiro credit of the present stato of offi cionoy of tho Auckland Cavalry to Mr llnzoll as instructor. I have been in the Cavalry since the corps was formed, and can safoly cay that we have learned more under our prosont instructor than during the timo wo wero with Mr Hazoll. He, no doubt,knowßhis drill very well, and ia a good instructor of horsoß,butattheCavalrydrillho cannot, in ray opinion, hold a candle to our present instructor, Captain Smith, That tho hononr may fjo wheve it is due, I hope you will lind this space.—l am, &c, A. Woollams, Trooper Auckland Cavalry. Mr H. G. Wade, architect, has received the following tenders for the erection of two two-storied brick shops near the Newton Post Office, Karanfjabapo Road, but no acceptance has yet been made :— Nowaou and McNaught, £1,358 ; Cleghorn and Roeser, £1,394; Jas. MacConachie, £1,400; It. Kay, £1,419; Wrigley and Handcock, £1,438 ;G. Bhodeß, £1,449; W. Blowdon, £1,450; C. VV. Newson, £1,460 j G. Attowell, £1,465 ; John Rule, £1,484 ; J. Cleghorn, £1,486; Julian, £1,487 ;A. G. Reid, £1,408 ; Moll, £1,513 ; J. W. Jones, £1,535; R. Farrell, £1,535; Smith and Beattie, £1,550; J. Currie, £1,558; J. Morris, £1,577; Mason and Mcllwraith, £1,720; Edwards and Son, £1,784. The difference between the highest and lowest tender, it will bo soon, is £426.

A strange thing occurred to a woman re siding in Victoria etroot East. She was in bed with her infant of about a fortnight old, when she was awakened by a sharp pain noar her eyes. She did not at first take much notice of this, but several days afterwards a child aged thirteen, in the same family, was also bitten, and that timo tho father saw a rat spring from tho bed, Under these circumstances the most natural conclusion was that the mother had also been bitten by the same animal. The womaa at first took no notice of the scratch on her face, but in a few days the place swelled and became discoloured, present ing some of the symptoms of blood poison ing. The child does not, however, show any signs of a (similar nature, bo that it is possible the lat has been wrongfully blamed in the first instance. It is thought that the rodont' was attracted by some bread and milk placed near, the bed for one of the children, but which, on the night in ques tion, had been removed. The woman's face became so gainful to-day that she was compelled to visit Dr, Kenderdine,

Our Mauku correspondent •«rrites : -The body of the late Mrs Taylor was brought here to-day (September 23} so as to be laid with hor late husband, Rev. W. Taylor, in our burial-ground at St. Brides, and there was a lar:?e muster to pay a last mart of respect to one who had resided among us for over seven years, for during that time she had made many friends by her kind consideration to all she met with. At Pukokohe, and also at Patumahoo, the stores, public-houses, and blacksmiths were all closed na a token of respect to the de parted one. The sorvico was taken by the ilev C C. Cokwyn Frith (who aucceoded the late Rev. W. Taylor in the district), who also gavo an address to those present on the lesson to bo learned by such events. Two hymns wore sung in tho church, "Hush, Blessod are tho Dead," and "For Ever With the Lord," and at the conclusion of the scrvico at the grave that grand hymn, "Now, tho Labourer's Task is O'er." There arc left throe sons and ono daughter to mourn the loss of a kind and fond mother, but their loss is hor gain.

A very pretty device for a Now Zealand Christinas card, suitable for sending Home, has boon shown us. On ono side of tho card is a blackbird picking strawberries, on tho other a robin redbreast singing op a snow-covored holly spray, while above is tho representation of two hands joined in a friendly grasp, with the following lines in tho centre: —

Old Father Christmns joins our hands— Wo dwelling in those summer lands, You in that wintry clime; May hearts as woll aa hands unito, And whether skies be dull or bright Bo glad at Christmas time! Tho work was executed by a young lady in Auckland, who is supplying original cards to the local stationers.

Mr Charles Bradlaugh attains to the age of 52 to-day, and, as a sort of birthday cele bration, " Ivo " will deliver a lecture on his life and charactor at tho Opera House to morrow night. Tho Misses Campbell will contribute to the musical programme. Chambore's colebrated sewing muchinep, 30. Q,uoon-Btreet-[Advt.]

For coughs and colds, "Baxter's Lung Proaorvor "is unrivalled.—Head testimonials on sixth pago.-fADirr.

A farewell entertainment, partly consist ing ot a fruit and flowor aervico, will bo given to Captain and Mrs Field on Monday evening next, at tho Balvation Army Barracks.

We havo been asked to draw attontion to the auotion salo of superior gold and silver jewellery, watchea, &c, to bo hold at Messrs James and Co.'a Rooms at eleven o'clock on Monday.

Pitt and Vincent streets Church has been in tho hands of tha builders for eomo dajß, who aro repairing the damage done by tho lire. Sor vicca will be held in tho church to morrow, Sco advertisement.

At the fortnightly meeting of tho French Literary Sooioty thla evoning, Mr Albin VlUe val will road from a novol that ho ia engaged in writing for tho Parisian press two chapters en titled respectively "he 18 Mara," and ''Uno Scene a la Courtillo."

A. E. Spencc, tailor and outfitter, has romovod to now premises, Wollesley street Wo-t. Tho publio aro requested to road hin notice in another oolnmn. Ho has a large stock o( colonial, Knglish. and Sootoli tweeds to ohooßO from. Hisfour guinea suits are a specialty.

Tomorrow, at St. Benedict's, Bishop Luck will administer tho Sacrament of Confir mation to 100 candidates. At tho 11 o'olook Mas?. Hadyn'a Imporial Mass, with full or chestral accompaniment, will botung by the oholr, under the baton of Mr Knox. In tho even ing his Lordship will preach. p Tho Kov. H. M. Livens, tho new Con gregational minlator at Dovooport. preaches there to-morrow morning and evening. There will bo a public tea moetliitf on Thursday even ing at 7 o'clock, to welcome tho new minuter. Tho publio mooting will bo. addressod by the Revs. J. Bates, A. M. McCallum, W. G. Paraon eon, and others.

The Octobor number of "ThoNow Zea land Farmer, 800, and Poultry Journal" is as attraotlvo as any yet Issued. Tho information on matters connected with fruit growing is especially full and intorcsting, while the illus trations In onch department aro numorous and good. Tho woodcut representing a draught horse of tho Norman breod Is a beautiful en frraving, us la also au illustration represent ng a curious Californian spoolmon of tho peculiar and interesting family of pitcho' plants known to horticulturists as Dar lingtonla CaUfornica. In tho Farm Department thoro is a usoful articlo on tho turnip-beetle, with which is f uraishod a woodcut which well depicts tho insect magnified. An articlo on potato - culture, and another on maize cultivation, will be especially useful at this season. Under tho head of Live Stock will be found a variety of practical information on such subjects as horse-breeding, breaking in oolti, sheep in paddocks, Ayrshires, castration of young stock, &c. In this number also ia pub lisnnd Professor Kirk'B ovidenco recently given boforo tho Select Com mittoo on Frnit Pests. Au articlo on a native unuclps of wood eating bootlos, Illustrated with a lifoliko representa tion of tho insect, should be read by all orchard ists. Altogether, this is a capital number.

WELLINGTON NEWS.

(by telegraph—own correspondent),

Wkllinotox, this day, Tho Son Francisco Mail.

I had a conversation with Sir Julius Vbgel this morning on the subject of the San Francisco mail Borvico. Boyond the fact that Sir Julius expects to be interviewed by thovarious representatives of the difl'eront companies noxt week in regard to the subject, there is nothing to com municate. Sir Julius Vogcl is still ia communication with tho Postmaster- General of New South Wales, but as tho negotiation is, in bis opinion, a very difficult one, he considers that premature publicity as to what is doing would bo un wise.

Sarooan Annoxatlon. I am informed that the Government are in communication with the Imperial Go vernment on the subject of King Malietoa'a letters from Samoa. It appears that another letter was addressed to. His Excellency the Governor pointing out the danger of German encroachment at Samoa, snd asking for an English war vessel for protection. The Imporial Govornmont never been anxious to interfere in the affairs of Samoa, and it is not likely that King Malietoa's request, which has been 80nt on by cable, will bo acceded to, or that the Now Zealand Government will be able to do anything in the matter.

The Depression. In thelast days of the session tho Govorn ment were askod if they would appoint a Royal Commission to inquire into tho cause of the prevailing depression. The Govern ment promised to consider the matter, and I understand that after due consideration they have decidod to try and remove what ever depression may exist by means other than a Royal Commission. Tho Bryoo Busden Libel Case. The Hon. Messrs Buckley and Tole, the commissioners appointed to take evidence in the Bryce-llusdon libe! case, have been sitting for several days past at the Parlia ment buildings, but hope to finish to-day, so that the evidence taken may bo for warded by this day's mail to England, to accompany Mr Bryco, the plaintiff in tho first case, who sails in the R.M.S. Kaikoura tomorrow. Tho Commission is sitting as I write, but they will probably finish early this afternoon.

Hon. Gcorgo McLean and Mail Matters.

I forgot to mention in my previous tele gram that the Hon. George McLean, as re presentative of tho Union S.S. Company, will be one of tho gentlemen I referred to ob visiting Wellington next week to inter view the Postmaster-General re the San Francisco mail service.

John liundon and Samoa.

There is nothing now about Samoan affairs. Mr John Lnndon has been hero for some days urging his views on tho Samoan question on different Ministers, but with what effect is doubtful. This ox-legislator is very indignant at the action of Auckland members generally during the past session, and talks of turning them all out at next general election.

Return of Members. Sir George Groy and Mossrs Dargavillo and Moat loave for Auckland this after noon.

TELEGRAMS.

Timaru, this day.—Mesors Matthews and Burnott's lectures have been vory success ful. Over 400 persons in Timaru and tho surrounding districts have taken tho pledge.

Thames, this day, - Judgment was given this morning in the rehearing case relating to Obinemuri No. 2 block, consisting of about 18,000 acres. The block was awarded to Rihototo, Matara, Mere Taipari, and Haora Tara Ranui on behalf of their respeotivt habus. Richototo, the original claimant, is dissatisfied with her proportion, and threatens a further appeal.

Wellington, this day,—Chief Detective Brown, of Wellington, has been promoted to the position of Inspector of Polico. Detective Neill, of Chrißtchurch, has been promoted to the position of chief detective, to bo stationed at Chrietchurch.

A dwelling hou&e on WardellV run at Te Whiti, Mastorton, wbb burnt down yesterday afternoon. The loss, about £400, is believed to be insured,

CABLEGRAMS.

[rectu'- telegrams.]

LoKDOX, Septcmbci ?5.— Tho Earl of Shaftosbury is seriously i. <snd in a critical condition.

Mr Chamberlain states iha. Ko will not enter any Ministry which oxcUv* s his pro posals. M.M.S. Emorald will relieve M.S. Opal on the Australian station. Tho corn trade complain of tho out- :• of Australian and Californian wheat s. -V favour its delivory on a quantity bp.sis. i Fearful Massacre in Anuam. ! Losdos, Soptembor 25.—Twenty-four thousand Christians ha\-e been massacred in Annam. Baalc of England Returns. The weekly returns of the Bank of Eng land show the total reserve in notes and bullion to bo £13,800,000, a reduction of £500,000 sinco last week's report. The pro portion of reserve to liabilities remains at 42 psr cent. Tho Pope Mediates Between Spain and Germany. Berlin, September 25.—1t ia announced thut Gormany and Spain havo mutually agreed to accept tho mediation of His Holiness tho Pope in tho eottloment of tho difficulty which has arisen as to the occupa tion of tho Carolino Islands.

AUSTRALIAN.

Smallpox Outbroak at Sydney,

Sydney, this day.—Tho Health Officer reports that two of tho Rand wick smallpox patients are improving, but that the third is in a very dangerous condition at present.

A Chance for Auckland Detectives. Adelaide, this day.—The South Aus tralian Government has increased the reward offered for tho arrest of Woods, tho absconding accountant of tho Bankruptcy Court, to £1,000. Adelaide, this day.—The British India Stoam Navigation Company have concluded arrangements for establishing a regular lino of stoamors between Adelaide and Cal cutta, proceeding via Torres Straits. The service is expected to commence shortly.

THE REBELLION IN ROUMELIA.

Bulgarian War Voto.

(reuter's telegrams.)

St. Petersburg, Soptembor 24. His Imperial Majesty tho Czar has issued an order calling upon all officers in tho Russian Army holding appointments in Bulgaria to resign them forthwith. Constantinople, September 24.

The Bulgarian National Assembly, Bit ting at .Sofia, has voted five million francs, for tho purposo of sustaining tho action of Prince Aloxandor, and a state of Beige haa been doclarod throughout Bulgaria. The troops de spatched by Turkey to restore ordor have arrived at Philipopolis. A Conference Proposed. London, September 25. England has proposed to the European Powers that the mattera in regard to Turkey and tho revolutionary states shall be stains quo, and a conference on the subject has been virtually arranged. The Turkish Ministry has been remodelled. Kamil Pasha has been appointed Grand Vizier and President of the Council in place of Said Pasha.

MINING NEWS.

(by telegram.—own correspondent.)

Thames, Friday night. New Prince Imperial.—The reef in the winzo below tho intermediate level still shows gold freely, and the manager has started driving on No. 5 levol in order to open up a block for working. About 150 foot will roquire to be drivon in order to communicate with tho winze. The crush ing is shaping for a profitable return. Pride of Waihi.—Two objections to the granting of a licenso to this claim were hoard in tho Warden's Court, but one was amicably eottled and the other disallowed after much argument, and tho license haß now been issued.

Another Rich Haul from tho Cambria

The largest and richest parcel of speci mens tho Cambria mine has yet produced came to hand this morning from the lead ing stope on the Cross lode. It consists of COOlbs of magnificent stone, the best piocee being worth at lest 2ozs of gold per Ib. In the back of the stope the precious metal is exposed for a length of 6ft in a band ranging from two to four inches wide. The manager has secured within the last fort nightjl,3oOlbs. of specimens, mostly of good quality, which will bo crushed on Monday. Shares have been cold in tho local market at 265, but are now stoadior.

SLY GROG SELLING.

At the Police Court today Mary Maher was charged with a breach of the Licensing Act, 1881, by Belling liquor to one Gamo, in an unli censed house in Wellosley Street.

Mr. Forwood appeared for the defendant, and said that acting under advice she had decided to plead guilty. She was possibly known to tho Bench in connection with othor cases as a. mem ber of the demimonde, and this case arose, as they frequently did, at the solicitation -of men frequenting these houses. The salo o£ liquor in the establishment was not for ordinary profit as in public-houses, but as an adjunct to other matters. Payment might not have beon di rectly for the liquor. Ho understood that tho polico did not press for a heavy penalty but me'cly asked for a conviction to show that those things might not bo done with impunity. He hoped thut His Worship would not impose a heavy penalty. This was not the oponing of a sly grog shop, but was an ordinary matter. Therefore he askod the clemency of tho Bench. Sergeant Pratt said this was one of those cases that rarely cropped up, except through a dis agreement amongst tuo parties interested. It was seldom that they could get hold of these offenders, although every ono knew that liquor selling was freely carried on. Bottles of Beer purchased at Is Cd were sold at 5s in those places. Licensed publicans must be protected. Theso houses sold every day, and especially on Sun days, and tlio blame of tho latter oftonce was frequently put on tho shoulders of unoffending publicans. Fined 10s and costs, His Worship allowing a week in which to pay the money. Frances Barnos, who was evidently seriously ill, was charged with being the occupier of the houso in which tho liquor was sold.

Mr Forwood Baid tho accused was simply an accessory. It would be seen from her appear ance that sho was very unwell, and ho would simply plead guilty. Sergeant Pratt said this girl was the principal in the houso. All tho profits from the sale of tho liquor wont to her. Fined 10s and costs, with a week in which to pay it. His Worship declined to allow costs to those witnesses who wore in tho house whon the offenco was committed.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before H. G. ScthSmith, Esq., R.M.) Drunk.—Four persons wore punished. Lakckny.—John Heenan. a boy. was charged with laroony of a trunk, value Is 6d, and a vest, shirt, and other articles, 16s, on tho 20th instant, the property of Josoph Kdmonds.—Tho proßo outor was not present, and tho caso was re manded in ordor thnt he might be producod by tho polico.

Larceny of Potatoes. — Daniel McGregor was charged with stealing two bags ot potatoes, 2s, on tho 23rd inst., tho property of Messrs Close Bros., Quoon-Btreot —Sergeant Pratt BBid this ense had beon remanded by tho Justices in order that it might bo dealt with by the Resi dent Magistrate.—'l ho mother of tho acousod appeared in Court, and stated that her eon was badly conducted, and would not go to school. Her husband and horßolf were hunting him up overy night weekly. She bad 5 children besides the ono before tho Court. Tho boy was committed to the Kohimarama School.

Charge ok Usino Insulting Language.— Josoph Cope was charged with using insulting language to ono John Lambert, on the 27th day of August,—Mr F. Karl appeared for the plain tiff, and Mr W. J. Napior for tbo defen dant, who pleaded not guilty.—John Lambort, fishmonger, deposed that on the 27'h day of August he wont to the wharf to purchase fish, and obtained 30 dozen from a man named Lomoz at is 6d por dozen. When Copo's boat camo in, witness offered him 3s Od per dozen. Cope replied by calling witnoßß a thlof, roguo, and crawler, aad threatened to pitch witness overboard if ho did not dear out. Tho prisoner also usod bad languago. Witness at once left the bout with all convenient rapid ity.—By Mr Napier: Had never been insulted before or since by tho defendant.—Charles Millian and John Gallagher, fishermen, eaoh gavo evidence.— His Worship dismissed the case without hearing tho dofenco. No costs allowed.

The Anglican mission at St. Luke's Churcb, Mount Albert, will begin to-lay, and will be conducted by the Roy. C. BoJington. The service will bo at 7.30 p.m. The services to-morrow will be Holy Communion at 8 a.m.; morninf? prayer and mission sermon at 11am., evoniDß prayer and mission sermon at 7 p.m. At St. Judo's, Avondalo, there will bo a mission service at 3, IS p.m. On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday the mission will bo continued.

"La Don's" subscribers will be glad to learn that this yoar'a Melbourne Cup pro frammo promises to bo a very succcesßful one. t is evident that this woll-known Auoßland conaultationigt has again hit the public taste. "La Don" notifies to successful olienta who may bu unable to forward tliuir licketa before Ist Novombfr that the same may be sent throußh thoir Bunk, or, if preferred, will be purohaßed at their full valuo by Mr S. A. ABher, Junction of Queen and Grey streets,—( Advt.J

HORSE PARADE.

Tftfi sixth annual parade of 6tam . neetion with the Auckland "'^ and Pastoral A teuton i 8 t,.? B**** Green Lane this afternoon n^B' with the attraction of the <•' Pakuranga Hunt Club, wiJT' of tt» take place at tho conclusion of *h * to there is a good numW i^PWfck present, the majority of L of ep2rl out from town b£ ° h ! ho fi m SSgj \id on by the railway Lp^ ffi Inßomar, Leoliau- (American trotter), fes . "-aaß' Young Sir Colin, i',..- ■"i'«ehainpk l Matchless Dunc^Gre;;-.^^^; br c by Wallace, darn g^' :■ V-S

UNKNOWN

The International Cißmg . the City Market Squw Z?^k published programme an \ f 'Z-% more than ordinary exee',,;/;;;^" pected. Thep rogramiE ,, d .^ two parts-the first ceinp^g *** on Roman rings, manlw.'^, JT** mng globe, uggli Dg -^£«» «the r Ea . trapeze exorcises, wil.ii trick horse feats, and m^^ ri% interludes by the clr, wna . tfc?**1 val of ten minute, the Wnis^ nast, Kitohie Cooam,»ll| ».O* and barrel feata, W hb »fab anco on the swksinr ifr". Pwfana. Russian gymnasts ffiKE**'' h tion on tho double ti W L*lSbi grand equestrian act il ,S ff'"be» three nations;" and the £&.> horse Salamander -~ill oHfi h gramme which co:o.tai niJ jan^ft.J.J* besides those we h. m m ™ t W«*gi popular prices of U, 2 8 mTt. > been fixed, so that Uiew '."^S large attendance, ft M* • crushing and incorAMwnce^iVeTimnfr have arranged for two *»»&£££*» one for the chairs and sto J»d& for the parquette or !y "" otl«

DETENTION OF THE AMERI CAN CIRCUS.

The unfortunate Circas Company mm in the Slough of Despond. R^ (ll them in the face, and of means of««,« from their distreraiog predicament tW appear to be none. This mora w t . American Vice-Consul received tl« Uk,. ing telegraphic reply from the Colonial Secretary:-"Deeply regret distnoy loss to Circus proprietors.buttherSS of regulation of 1883 is impossible ft™ made in concert with all other AnetaZ coloniep, and if we now permitted it tot broken their ports woukfbe closed alrt the large and increasing trade nowS on from all parta of Now Zealand.^ lately endeavoured, at the instanced £ Zealand breeders, to obtain a rein tion in favour of stud stock, and 3" dressed a circular to all our neighbor but the reply wasi in the negative. 0, trade v between 60 and 80 hones Iv enn steamer to Sydney, besides catttl md besides transactions of Auckland fiw Company. We cannot afford to losetbt for the sake of 9 ponies, 8 dogs, and S a»ti even though firmly convinced they wwl not communicate disease. The prolukitorf Orderin-Council was officially adrerUaed in the United States, bo that this Goyi» mont cannot be blamed for lost in nrwit case."

• We understand that Mr R. 0, Fryer, tie Circus proprietor, is nigh heartbroken it the unexpected calamity whid j^ fallen upon him. It is jut four years since Mr Gaylord indued him to commence the training of a stud of circus animals for a tour ol New Zealand and Australia, and Is carriod through the preparatlvo work with a light heart buoyed up by the pro-! mise of an abundant horrajf, The load profession ala are full of sympathy, and tiey are about to give effect toit titetucbßcta istic fashion. Messrs Pagan aodMnUriwra have kindly waived their right to tin Theatre Royal for Saturday next, and on that evening the first of a series of men performances will be given by ,thi ,'ull strength of [the Circdß Compaay, assisted by the clever Faust Famllnof gymnasts and acrobats. Upwards d 30 professional performers will tab part, and each evening the entertainnl will conclude with a pantomime. Moral by sympathy for the subjects, and attract d by the assurance of a first class ihor,tb public should, and doubtless will, crowd the Theatre to overflowing.

REPORTED POISONING.

Our correspondent at Otahuhn telegnpli today that word had coma from Howiek that the girl Margaret O'HaHoran.iriora arrested the other day on a dutp «l stealing £710s worth of goods, thepropertj of Mias Whitaker, attbePah Fann.Mbwj found at herhomesuffering fromtlo**" "Rough on Rats" poisoning. Dr.Enmni sent for, and the girl is said to torn* of danger. The accused is teqwW'l connocted at Howiek.

TABLE TALK.

International Cibcus opens. . , It will be crowded with " children of U Band back from Wellington day. " - , '■'.. ".'■ Consols are at 99|. _~ ■~. New proßramme by the Boff»» m Sammy €oombes has a " Giant 8a!«i» . G. A. Sala leaves ChristchurchforM* dlKatri agum is worth £1010*per«irt.i« London. . ... i( 11, Hornpipe-dancing competition «•" Minstrels to-night. _ ..kfiotd A new hotel is to be built at lie m Franklin Eoad. n^Ui There are 92 patients fa the Hoipw incroaeo of four since last week. _ "Scotland" is to open at tM «F House next week. _ ~„ m Tho perjury charge in f°? nMr^ & . tho Hutt tarring soandol has m mS P ropoB fl dtokeeptheW#g : hibitloi open till the end of »««pR A thousand young tW^-.R'™ liberated in Hutt River, Wetog^yj Heathcote electors by a W^ call upon Mr 3* Ij, uOflwri J*> r°SifdeathsinNewZ^andglg month over one-third were of ohiKW""1 five years. , .. iujchtiJi Dunedin Amateur Athletic A^ has been dissolved and two ne»««r foimed. . . it, oteKtl Since the commencement ot tMP^ series of London wool sales, W"" have been withdrawn. , Merchants of Invercarep •« » y, trying to ''bluff" the lowering freight charges on.tieJJ, Robert Davis, lately • «*JJsdfc ]S» Pactoli, has been found dro#Dea ».. edin harbour. . , j^t I* At Sydney, Ne^ZeflW «* fallen 3d, oate2d, and mauelM.^^ That settler is a 'goose «jy : -K« grow gooseberries. About *«"""■ can be made off that crop. , An electric Mte in ad of *^ ft fund took place last ffi^igS*» light went out several tunes **» match was in progress. auWf There are dissensions and stm fl tho workmen in the i^W-S**" Addiagton, andaßoardofApp^cJ^ at Christchurch to decide >*&** favouritism brought »&"*■* succeeded in converting. _. iW "The first grey $«> emotions the sight *J*&is t p& when you happen to find^ s£Afi The harvest in Southern f^"^ plote failme because of »• drought

Sunday services to-gwgfc, »< in the usual aflunm. Ji^iUltOK^

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THE AUCKLAND EVENING SI'AK SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 1885.



than for a long time past. Oranges realised from 11s to 13s; mandarins from 138 to Us per case.



Messrs B. Tonka and Co. hold, on Thursday, a sale of ICO casks of apples, ox Te Anau, from Hobart. Owing to the Customs having deolarcd Toocaak3of apples, ex Zalandia, affected, thoy were compelled to Bhip them on to Sydney, con sequently pricci for Hobart frait, especially oat ing aorta, woro unusually high. Stunners real ised from 12a to 13s; French crabs and stone pip pins, from 8s OS to 9a 6d per case. Also, sold 250 casoa of onions, ex Zoalandia, from Ban Fran clsco, at from 2d to 2id par lb, and 80 boxes Persian dates, at from I Id to od per lb. Messrs Geo. Sibbln and Son hold their usual vtoskly ealo of farm produce, &0., yesterday, Bnd report a Rood attendance, and following prices obtained:—Kidney potatoes, 2a Bd to 3s; onious. Id; pastry butter, 2d to 13d; food do.. 7Jd; beof, lid ; lard, Id to 3d ; looal bacon, Hd to sd; local hams, 5Jd to Cd; maizo, for fowl feed, la lOd to 2h ; pearl bnrloy. lfis; oatmeal. 12a to 13*; honoy, 3Jd ; box tea. 15a to 21s i candles, 7Jd; wheat, 3a to 3s 3il; maize. 3a Bd; oats, 2s 6d; cheese, Cd to Old ; Bharps, 5a Cd to 63; bran, 6s; biscuits, ad ; flour, 9a 6d; apples, 7s 6d; bananas. Id ; fowls, is 2<i a pair.



r\ISPENSARY FOR EYE DISEASES. DR. E. d7mACKELLAR Attends on Mondays ond Thursdays at Aickin's, from 3 to •1 p.m., and on Tuesdays and Fridays at Crawford's, Newton, from !).3O to 10.30 n.m. DR. G. TOUSSAINT GIRDLER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON (Lato in practice in Victoria-street, London), Having commenced practice in Anokland, may bo consulted daUy. At Homo-8 till 9.30 a.m., 1 till i p.m., and 6 till 8 every evening. In Town (at Kinjc and Sons', Chemists, Qneen- Btreot)—lo till 11 a.m. RESlDENCE—Westminster Lodge. Kyber Pobb. Two doors from Symonds-Btreet in R. L E G JB R E R S 0 N, OTAIIUHU. : Attends (omergencioa oxcepted) upon the follow ing dajs at the undermentioned places : PANMURE-At Mr Fleming's Storo, ton , a.m., Saturday. I lIOWICK—Ono p.m., Saturdays. : PAPAKURA — Wodnosdays, ten o'clock ! a.m. and 3 o'clock p.m., at Mr Fallwell s. WAIKOA SOUTH - Wednesday, twelve i o'clock, noon, Walroa Hotel. ! AUCKLAND—Aickin's Surgery. Fridays, half-past one p.m. T\~~R. IR~~^ VV £ i M'.R.C;S., England, L.R C.P., Edinburgh, 1 ATTENDS: OTA.HUHU-Dnlly PANMURE -At Mra Kingsley s, on Saturdays. 11 am. : HOWIOK-AtMrßMcGinnes's.Saturdays, ■ 2 p.m. PAPAKUBA AND WAIROA S.-On '.. Wednetdajs. i All messages to be left at i HIS OWN REBIDENOE, or with MR FRED. FALLWKLL, Chemist, ,OTAH U H U. ; [a card.] DR. WILLIAM ROBERT ERSON, late Medical Officer and Publio Vacoinator, Hnddoroiield (England), may be consulted athis residence*, Onehunga (opposite Mr Oilman's, Chemist)- Mornlng. .. ... .. .. 9to 10 Afterncoa 1 to 3 EveniDg; ... oto 7 OBMO N D S j SWISS CIGARS [ Have been recognised as the BEST tot hall a j century, i OTS I G H T 1. ¥ DAMP. EX WAIHORA. WILLIAM R. BRSBGMAK HAS just, bought; AND WILL SELL, 200 DOZ CLARK'B WHITE 200> YDS REELS-, 16 DOZ. ALSO BOUGHT CHffiAP i A Largo Lot of NEW DRESS MATSRIALS, ; from 14d yd; a Great Bargain i 42in BLACK CASIIMERKa, from Is Bft yd Soroo of LAST SEASON'S PRINTS, to- be sold Very Cheap Bwmtitul Patterns in NEW PRINTS, SAT TEKNS .9!®s»' FELT HAT 3, Is9d ; worth 3s6d i. Men's. Boys', and Yonths' CLOTHING,, vary much Koducod, being Ovor-atockod. LOT OF CHEAP REMNANTS. 28S— Upfek Queen-street.—2Bß; We have much; > QransDISPUYOi pleasure In stating i ~ __-..'* our extensive al-: - IRON terations are com-! \ pleted. At con- f > BEDSTEADS slderable outlay ■*■ we have enlarged AT our Show Roomß. TT ' Many of our GARUCK friends will be fairly astonished T> & at the enormous -«■* \ OBANWELL-a variety In Bed steads, Carpets, TVf ! , and General •*•*< Housohold Furni: ' — tnre pressntod to T their view as they x v m eLeL ouad our g ;! A^T 11?-. *-s - Ajuronsnozit oc i aiß^ IOK pjj CARPETS CRANWBLL. v AtßedncedPriMM I — -TOUR I GAB^ CB: •>ORANWKLIk Toontt people •• about to- atart TT • Uousekooplng H —— will find It to their advantage „ to Furnlah from II nvnnnnu onr EBtabliah- w BEDROOM, Hient« because, as --- T Gmrnpivn nnrvu we keep bo many [J SITTING-ROOM, olames of Gooda, - nrWTWfi.wnniw we can suit all a DINING-ROOM, pookets. It Is [5 TrrTHRTTW possible to fur- KITCHEN nlah a house from —, irTTß'NrrriittV' «l up to anj Jfi Jf UHWII UJUPi amount from our Warehonse. at GARUCK GARMOK: X FROM fc OBANWKLL. ORANWBLL'B. /^ABLIOK S> /WNWBLL'S. QUBBN-STRKKX. AUOKZt^D. JEWELLERY AND1 WATCHES A* LESS THAN COB 7 PRICE. I. Alexandbb. (EstabUshcd 1865.? RETIRING FROM BUSINESS, FIRST AND ONLY SALE SINCE 186 S. £3500 WORTH OF HIGH-CLASS JEWELLERY GOLD AND SILVER WATCHBS, MARBLE CLOCKS, SILVER GOODS, and KLECTROPIiATEDWABK. ALL AT LESS THAN COST PRICK TO EFFECT A BPKEDY CLEARANCE. ISIDOR ALEXANDER, JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET. /N E O. M o C A U L, VJT Wellesiey-stmet East, GAIiVANJZffiD IRON WORKS & COLONIAL oven manufactory. plumbefls, boii.dkbß, contbacioks, and Storekeepers Are informed that GEO. McCAUL, of Thames, HAS TAKEN OVER THE BUSINESS LATELY CARRIED ON BY J. L. KEAN, And being a Direct Importer and Purchaser for Cash, la prepared to Supply all Business Material at Loweat Rates. Awarded Three First Prizeß for Colonial Oruns, Corrugated Tanks, Lead-headed Nails and Washers, Spouting, and Lead-edge Ridging. GEO. iIoCAUL, MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, WELLKSLEY-STRBBT EAST, AUCKLAND, and Brown and Davy streets. Thames. JUST AR R I V E D AND OPENED UP, EX LANGSTONE, FROM QLiSGOW (via Port Chalmers). A LARGE SHIPMENT OF TWEEDS AND WORSTEDS, Which embrace everything Mew or worthy of attention in the Home Markets. JOHN WHITE, Tailor & Impoeteb, VIOTORU-BTBSST West Union SanW» '



AG. BARTLETT, • 151. QUEEN-STREET. Chronometers, Wstchos, Clockg. and Jewol lery In groat variety, and made to order or ropalrod; Poesy, Motto, Engagement and Wed ding Rings. Orders by poat carefully executed. SPRING dEASON MILNE & CHOYCE Would bog to notify to their friends and tho publio generally that they havo NOW OPENED AN IMMENBE ASSORTMENT THE LATEST NOVELTIES FOR THE COMING SEASON, And would respectfully Boliolt a CALL. Tho Goods having been bought In the Homo Markets on very advantageous terms, tho Prices are guaranteed to bo KXCEFriONALLY LOW. LXJ The following roprosent a fow of the Ev Uoods Opened I \J NEW MILLINERY k . NKW SHAPES IN STRAW GOODE M NKW MOB CAPS r1 NEW MANTLES. VIBITES. &o ft NEW JEUBEYB, DUST COATS. &o. NEW FANS, FANCY QOODS W NEW COSTUMES MH NEW DRESS GOODS (immensovarietj QNEW WABHINO MATERIALS NEW BILKS, DROCHES, &c NEW CURTAINS. NEW ANTIMACAS9ERB, &o VO NEW LACKS (In groat varioty) GO NEW KID & TAFFETA GLOVES NBW FRILLINGS, RIBBONB, &c H ' — Ky EVERY REQUISITE f-k IN j BABY LINEN, P"l AND L.VDIE81 AND CHILDREN'S M UNDERCLOTHING. BOYS' CLOTHING, COLLARS CUFFS, TIES, &c. DRESS-MAKIKO, MANTLE-MAX mo, BOYS TAILORING, ANI UNDERCLOTHING-MAKING Ob THE PREMISES. Patterns and Prices by Post Free. K-PER CENT. DISCOUNT FOR-f 0 CASH. £ I MILNE & CHOYCE, | AUCKLAND. COALS— TjIIREWOOD OALB - J} IREWOOD- Reduced to— Reduced to— Per Ton. Per Ton TAUFIRI, 23a LONG TITREE, 128 NEWCASTLE, 32s BLOCK DO.. 13s lie SCR'NDBAY, 29s BPLIT DO., lisK (H Booked, Is extra.) (If Booked, 6d extra. ALL DELIVERKD WITHIN RKABONABLB DISTANCE. W. G. VV INST 0N E, Customs-street ORDERS MAY AtSO BK LEFT WITH MR CRUDGE, Winetone's Buildings. Symonde-Btreot. mEB DIRECT SUPPL? BfORE". THE CHEAP EMPORIUM FOR ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF GOODS. Attention 1b particularly directed to the Un equalled Variety of Articles (all at Lowest Prioepj at the above Ks tfcblishment, CHEAP KART.HSNWARE of all klnds.- P'atos, from 2t a doz; China Plittce, Bs 6d doz; Cupe Mid Saucers, l» doz; Jugs, in eeto of 3, 2s6d; Dinner Sots,68 pieces, 27s. Very nice patterns TEA SETS CHEAP. CHEAP GLASSWARE.—TambIorg, Ss doz; Glass Dishee, 3d each asd upwards; Sugars and Butters, from 9d, &c, &o. CHEAP BRUBHWARE^-Bhoe Brushes, Is 3d thnaet; Hair and Cloth Brushes, Is; Nail and Tooth Brushes, Gd, &0., &c CHEAr IRONMONGERY.-Flro Shovels. 6d; Box Irons, ia ; all kinds Locks, 6d and up wards ; Fenders, Lamps, Trays, &0. I GARDENING OUTFITS -Rakes. Hoes. Forks, Trowels. Syringes, Watering Pots, &c, &c Toys and Fancy Goods in endless variety. Yankee Notions and Sundries of every description. HANCHARD AND CRANWELL, 249, QUEEN-STREET (3 doora above Welloaley-Btroet). XT 0^ T I 6 W. Messrs ARNOLD, HINES, & CO. Beg to notify tho Trado that they bore recolved, per Katahdln, from New York, o (\(\(\ CASES OF THE POPULAR O,UUU "STAR" BRAND KEROBINE, 130' flro test: And havo also afloat other 9.000 CABBS- Which should bo hero wltbin two months Auckland, September 24,1885. T~ o~stationels7"fancy~go6ds MEN, &c. ■ A YOUNG LADY. Recently arrived from England, is prepared to Execute Orders in CHRISTMAB AND NEW YEAR CARDS CARDS, &0., &c, la Latest and Moat Fashionable Designs. Orders addressed to KEGWORTH HOUSE, View Road. Mount Eden, or A. B. PHILP, Star Office, Will bo promptly attended to. N.B.—Price List on apppllcation. P RICEB VBRY MODERATE. £JOKI. OOKB. OOKB. tHK AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY LTD.) Invite Orders for GAB COKE. Delivered •within 1 mile of the Works, for Cub. | longm cUttanoea at proportionate rates !— Samplo Baoks of three bushels .. Is 6d Fivoßaoks 6s 3d Sloven Sacks, or half ton .. .. 11s 6d Twenty-two Sacks, or ono ton .. 22s The Company s COKE Is made from the beet Qreymonth Coals; Is superior to that mads from New.castle coals, being free from stOM and clinker la a remarkable degm, gtvai a RELIABLE BTRB, OLBARER & HOTTER THAN OQAh UGHTS READILT, and MAKES NO SMOKE. GOOD FIRE IN II MNVM* i " •mOBt VORT-STIUnA QQSM. <OK> Wn CHAS. WILLIAMSON, Land, House, and Estate Agent, Hlgh atreet (near Shortland-Btroet), haa always lor Bale and to let large and small houses In the City, suburbs. And oountry dlstriots I alsofArmfl, the province. Several eligible building allot ments for Bale In the Cltr. SeollßtataßTiHiKO Stab and "Herrtfl."



V.V.V. ?' ) NEGLECT YOUR INTERESTS. TO GROCERS AND OTHKRB. GOLDEN GEM FLOUR. 60'fl and 100'a to arrive in tho Ohau, which loft rimaru on tho 21th. Kindly forward your orders at once, other wise I shall not bo able to Bupply you from this shlpmont, as It will all bo apportioned oil' tho wharf. X.L. ALL OATMEAL. Consumers aro insisting upon havini? thin pure oa'meal, 01 course, oatmeal mixed with pollard c;m bo sold a little choaper, but. I would adviso tho ftenoral public to buy their pollard sepa rately. CHEESES. I havo eoourod a moat excellent lino of local factory, whioh is both mild and fresh; first class value. OATS AND FOWL WHEAT Aro rising every day. You will do woll to re plenish your stocks; my samples nro perhaps tho boat in the city. Command see my now brand of 25'a Flour, to eclipso everything hitherto offered you. ALFRED JOWITT, Box 320, CUSTOMS-STREET EAST. g. w. j° N Es ' (Late Chiof Agont for the Royal Insuranco Company.) HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE, INSURANCE, FINANCIAL, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. (Okkick : 21. BHORTLAND-3TREKT ) Boks to announce the completion of hie ar rangements for carrying on tho above Branches Of Bußinecs. llouao. Land, Estate—Properties Bought. Sold, or ljot; Honts Collected; Care of Proportion Undertaken for Absentees; Estates Managed and Supervised for Executors and othors. Insuranco.—Effectod on tho moat Favourable Torniß; Claims for Lobsob proparcd and adjusted. Financial.—Securities provided for Inves tors; Mortgages Negotiated and In terest Collected. Confidential. — Negotiations Undertaken, Partnerships and Salog of Businesses arranged. To onauro strict confidence in all transactions, principals, or their solicitors, only will be ne gotiated with. Auckland. Boptcmbor 22,18 J5 [A CARD.] TI/TR FARQUHAR MACRAE SOLICITOR, (JUKEN-BTREET, AUCKLAND. Office—Now Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agoncy Company's Buildings, next Bank of New Zealand. JAS. ADAMS, Watchmaker, Victoria street, bega to inform his old friends and oußtoinors that lio has returned'!rom his travols, and ro-oponed business throe doors above tho old shop, in moro commodous promiaoa. During his reoont voyago of dlecovery, while in Sydnoy, ho bought for cash at auotton and privately a large stock of Buporior watches. Tho stook com prises English Levera by Kotherhom & Khrhardt, Amorican Walthams, and Continental Lovers. Ho Is now enabled to sell at prices vory low. J.A. will be happy to sco old friends at tho new premises. — JAS. ADAMS, Bydnoy Watch Depot, Vlotoria-Btrcet IVfEIV~"ZEALAND CO-OPERATIVE 131 LAND AND LABOUR COMPANY (LIMITED). This Company will bo propared to Bupply Meat at thoir Premises, Hobßon-atroct, on and after October Ist, at tho most reasonable prices. Note-All Purchasers Siiauk in Piiokits. Thiß is an institution which ovory working man should support. WILLIAM DUNCAN, Acting Secretary. /GORDON HOUSE, WAKEFIELD-ST. Now showing all tho Latest Novelties for tho Bummer Bcuson irr Dresa Materials, Millinery, Laoes. Ribbons, Parasols, Gloves, Costumes, &c. A Special Linn of Blaok i'ronch Silks. 4,0. 5,9. Bimuot'B Cclobratod make, ovary yard Guaranteed to Wear and not cut. and retains the colour to tho lflßt, S3; usual price. 12b. 11. GORDON, Wakcflold-at. MR 8. S. H. OLA RKB GOVERNESSES' INSTITUTE AND SERVANTS" RKGISTRY OFFI'.iB, 310, Qukbvbtrkkt; Telephone No, SIS Wait ing Rooms for Ladies and Servants. Every facility given for Immediate er.edKomo>to. Cor respondence respectfully lny!<<j<i from Ladlea Jn nil parts of tho Provincial DUtriot Rkkkkekbi Joaoph Banks. Esq., Mar.Kgor Frozen Moat and Storage Co.; Thos. Buddie, Esq., Solloltor; 1). J. McLeod, Esq.. Manager A.M.P. Society; E. B. Parsona, E»q., Secretary Gas Co.; J. M. Bhora. Keg. (Shot* Brothers); J. L. Wilson, Eiq. (Wilsons and Hcrton), Agent for Austra lian Mutual Provident Society. JAMES'S HALL. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1. FOR THE BENEFIT OK THK HALL FUND. GRAND JUVENILE CONCERT By tho Members of MR J. H. EDMONDE3S CLASS. Assisted by LADY AND GKNTLKMEN AMATEURS. Tickota (la each) and rroßrammo of Words (Id each) to be had from any of tho Children, or at Upton and Co.'a. Doors open at 7.30; coramonco at 8. T)ONSONBY CKOR4.L SOCIETY CONDUCTOR JIERR CARL SCHMITT. The Becond Concert of tho Benson will bo given br tho abovo Society on MONDAY tho sth of Octobor, prox., in tho Oddfellowa1 Hall, Poneonby, at eight p.m. Programme in future issue. Tickets, 2s each, or throe for sa, obtainable from any mombor of tho Bocloty, or A. L. PARBONS. Hon. Sec. TO THE ELECTORS OF PONSONBY WARD. Ladies and Gontlemon, I have tho honour to remind you Hint 1 am a candidate for a seat in the City Counoll, rondorod vacant by tho resignation of Mr J. 11. Upton. As my desire ia to servo tho wholo of tho Dis trict, and not any particular part or section, I •elicit your support without fear or favour. Should you deem mo worthy of your confi dence and elect mo aa your representative I will endeavour, to tho utmost of ray ability, to promote the welfare of Auckland in genoral, and this important ward in particular. I have tho honour to be, Ladioa and Gentlemen, Your obedient, aorvant, D. F. EVANS. W* OLFE'a" BOHNAFPS—Thero aro many imitations, but by uelng ordinary intolli genca you need not bo deceived. WOLFED SCHNAPPS.-Lookfor "wXs." in a diamond on the wrappor. Wolfe's Aromatic Schnapps. /»A YEARS' LEASEHOLD.—OnIy a \J" few Allotments loft. Doods free—Apply Dowdon and Paten abovo Morrin's, Quoon-st. JUST OPENED—l,6o6~yards Imitation Washing Silks, at 6d per yard (worth oom ing to see); Childron'a Summer Straw {Hats, 6d eaoh.—Fnrnandoz, Drapor, Karangahape Road.