COMING EVENTS.

MoetlDL-i. &C, To-night.

Opera House-Majoroni and Wilson's Opora Company, 8 DevonporiHall-PresbyterianConversazione7 Coupland's Store -Strasburg Clock Parnoll Young Men'a M.I. Society- Meeting, 8 St. Patrick's Cathedral-Organ Recital, 8 Choral Hall -Art Exhibition, 7.30

Auction Sales To-morrow.

J. H. Hamor and Co. - Household Fm-nituro and Effects, Poultry, Drnpory, Fancy Goods, etc., 2 tun.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Halls will oloao aB nnder :- Tnia Day.

For Whitangi and Uppor Mill, per Argylo, at

For PWhangaroi Heads, Paruu, Waipu, Wha nearei, and ManKfipai, per Macgregor or Waitaki, at S p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise at v.30 p.m.

Saturday. Oct. 21.

For Waiwcra, To Kapa, and Warkworlh, per

Rose Casov, at 10 a.m. For Waiwora, por Clansman, at 1 p.m. For Cororaandel, per Uoromundet. at, 1.30 p.m. For Katt Kati, Aongateto, Tauranga, and Opotiki. via Thatnoa, per Kotomakana, at I.JU p.m. Foe Thames, per Rotomahana. at 2 p.m.

Sunday, October 25. FoirUnited Kingdom and Continent of Europe (via Rio do Janeiro anil Hymoutii), porH.M.S. Tongarlro, at 11 o.ra.; for monoy orders on Saturday, at 2 p.m.. nnd registered lattors at 5 p.m. This mail will be due at Plymouth on tilh Docembor. Signed) S. B. 8183, Chief Postmaster. Chlof Poat-offioo, Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER. AtroKLAisn-This evening, 631; tomorrow mjtANUKAu"HKAT)B —This OTOniDg, 9.11; tO morrow morning, 9 32. Kaipara Hbadk - This ovening, 10.11; to morrow morning, 10.32.

Sunset.—Tills ovonlng, 6.20. BUNRISK.—To-morrow mornintr, S.S. Moon'B AGK.-Kull Moon, 21th, 0.2 iv.ni,

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENINO. Waitaki. s.s., Crawford, from Whangarol Macgregor, s.s., Johnßon, from Whangaroi

TO-DAY. Glenolg 8.5., Stephoneon, from Russell Argyle, s.a, Araodeo, from Barrier Awhlaa, 8.8., Campbell, from Whnngaroft

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. TO-DAY. Wareat"a, b.s., Evans, for Wrstport Tanpo, 8.8., McColl. for Groymouth

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromanrtel. from Coromandcl. to-morrow,

Rotomahana, from Thames, tomorrow, 12.30

Argyll' from Mercnry Bay, to-morrow [For projected dotvarturos Boe shipping ad vortisements and mail notices.]

,-i EXPORTS. Per Honda Tsle, for Melbourne (to be shipped at Mercury Bay); 210 000 ft. timbor.

Ijtwards CoASTWifeE.-Fanny Kelly, from Mongonui, with 32,765 ft. timber. Outwards Coastwise. -Fanny Kelly, for Mpngonui. Tho schooner Haua<i Isle cleared at tho Cus toms to day for Melbourne, via Mercury Bay. The briaantlno which arrived at Port Chalmers from Now York yesterday brings part cargo for this port. The barn.no Freetrader hauled into the, s'roara thiai morn'ne. preparatory to her departure for Hobart via Whangaroa. The barque Lovnka, having sot rid of hor osploaivcs, came up from *o Powder •ground thiß morning, and was berthed at the Queon etreet Wharf. When tho Awhina left Whansaroa yesterday the Yolaode and Wonona, wero loading timbor for Australia. Tho s.s. Awhina left this port on Tuesday iwßnine with tho three-masted schooner K. O. cTSrko intow.They reachod Whangaroa on tend fft 6 p.m., arrivinß hero at 11 a.m. today. Thn n s lonic which is now duo at Wolling -31, this being her first port of call m tho colony. 3 s. Macgregor, from Whanmrel. brought Woodl Tjlor, Peach and MoKain. The s.s. Waitaki. from Whw'B«*^|** Chotflel'd Holiia, Ormondy, Williams, c idnoy, Cantein ilaultain, Captain Omolns. Steerage: Messrs Motamilian, Cunningham. Greoves and Taylor. " Thn 8 s Tongariro was romoved fi'om the Queen-street Wharf, and berthed at tho Railway Wharf at hieh water this morning. Sue is now loading frozen mutton, shipped by rho Now ZpaW Fro*zing Company. Altogether, she wid load about!,ooo carcases, besides sundry cargo. Tho 8.8. GlenolK brought tho following p»s- Reneers---Saloon; Mr Codling. Mr Loean, Mr X Mrs Murray, Messrs Faith ul Jackson, Phiiriotri Durv Bett. Williims, Gaff. Mrs Jack mn ffisMerrit Mrs H. Waller. Mrj Diron and 2 children Miss Fornback. Mi*s Crothers. Steerago °Mr Soxton. Mr Kobort, Mr Lamploy, and one priaonor.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS.

Oalrlooh, SB.. MoArthnr. from Wairara Oreri. s.s., Robertson, frt-m Wanganui Staffa, s.s., Norbury, from Waitara

DEPARTURES.

Oalrloch, s s . McArthur. for Waitaro Gretl. s 8.7 Robtrtson, for Wunganui and New Staffiifs'BirNorbury, for Waitara

The Northern Company's 8.8. Gajrloch "rived from Waltara yoatorday morning with 312 rtieep 46 head of cattle. 55 ce-ska b< ; cf, U IS V*& "Si 'L=^ Kera, Oharlton, Glllis, and bix Bteerago. •The 8.8. Oretl ai-rived from Wanganuf yester day afternoon with 40 cattle. 350 aacics bones, 121 Bheep, 20 tona snndriea, and tbo fo lowlne pas songers: Mrs Au«tln nn'l 6 children, Mr and Mrs Gteow and 2 children, Miaaea Dayla and 'Austin (H. Measra AUan, Taylor. Roatal. KWs and several steeraßO. She left awn fur New Plymouth, Wantraiml, and Grey- South at 11 o'clock hat nieht with a full Seneral cargo, and the following pajeen £e?a™Mr aSd Mrs Smith and 2 children, MleaesVaughan, Contasio. Howard, Montroae, isffloAv Vere Mossra Leigh, Vornon, Bollin, •^v^oux Marshall, Norton fa Gilbert Hunt, Govett.Purcell,Boardman.Twentyman, Tombs, -and 5 steerage. arrived from Waitara yester •d»y evening with 205 cases meats, 100 shoep.3i :tilskstaUow,6oca!kabeef.l2 tons meat, and 7 ketra butter. Sho left again for Waitara at 10 oVflOCk this morning, with a general cargo.

If TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

" Wellington, this day .-Sailed: Janet Nioool, (or Napier, 10.5 a.m. Waitaba. this day.—Arrived: Gairloch, from Onehunga, 7.60 am. ...Lyttbxton, this day.—[Arrived: Aorangi, 'jtrpm Wellington, 7 a.m.

lonic at Hobart. ; Hobart, this day. — Messrs Shaw. Savill, and Albion Oo.'s s.s. lonio arrived here this morning with London mails, dated Sept 12.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, thiß day.

" ■■ Messrs B. Toukß and Co. sold to-day the privi " lsgea of the Pakuranga Hunt Club Races, to be '■■held on the 31st ingt.. at Kllerslle. Publicans' - booth, BOle right, £10; purchaser, Mr Morrison. , Fruit stall, £5; stabling, 15s; Mr EM». Cards. :^£l6;MraHunt. Messra B. Tonics and Co. wiU .Bell the privileges of the Auckland Kacing Club Spring: Meeting, also of tho Agricultural Show, ■- -M^Jota" Loydon held as usual on Friday a ■ sale of furniture, etc. Very fair prices were -realised. Suites of furniture brought from 6to 18 guineas, couchea from 80a to 655, mattresses - from 10s to 355. bedßteads. 28s to 3os, washstands 7a 6d, dressing tables 7s. Tables and chairs were in good demand, and realised hign prices. Cheats ot drawers from 20a to £2 15a. Mirrora, "looking glasses, albums, and accordians were in ' much request. A quantity of miscellaneous travellers? samples were much sought after. Tea Bold in 1 cheßts realised as much as Is 8d X' or lb, The demand for outlery, jewellery, oaiery, and oruets was much greater than for past weeks. A quantity of poiatoes, oniona, ' ■ oheese, and bacon disposed of at fair prices. On Vrtbe whole business has been much more brisk •;' this week than for ihe last three months. - Messrs Hunter and Nolan's Weekly Report.—Horses: There has been little note worthy alteration in the market as compared with the previous week. There was a slight Increase in the number offered, but none in ' -value. Quite the ÜBual number wore entered 'for disposal at tne Durham Yards on Friday, but bidding was languid, although inach larger number found purchasers than on the previous week. We quote: Haoks at from £610a to £U 5a ; light harnesa horse from £11 to' £15; .^Ptafeaium draught, £22; heavy draught, £23 5s to £28. Wool, hides, akina, and taUow, supply moderate Wo quote: Hidea from 2Jd to 3}d; skins from Is 6d to 3s 7d; tallow, £15 per ton. Cattle: About an average number of fit ■boosts have been exhibited, and fcund pur "TTShasera. Dairy and store stocks in less than 6)ittsual numbers, without material alteration in p-yalue of any description. The butchers' pens at "-.Wewmarket were fairly filled on Tuesday, but "jtfe* Btorea and limited number of dairy v?sya were yarded. Tho heavy rain and ■"cola had a damaging oifect on the appoar ance ot stock, and in Boma measure aireoted the bidding, although there was no alteration in value, except peihapß for inferior animals,

which wore a shade lower. Prime fat steers ranged from 23a to 255; cows. 21b to 22s Gd per 1001 bs. Sheop i Tliero was a full market of local and Kast Coaat sheop, but nono from Waitara. The mnjority were shorn, and did not seem to appreciate tho loss of fleoce, and many were aged sheep, although in good condition; oonse (mentis', some drafts sold relatively lowor, on tho basis of woiKhc; 17s was the highest price for wethers, and 13s 9d for ewes. Lambs woro very plentiful, and sold at from 5s Gd to 15s Gd. Pigs: A good many yarded, and prices in most lnstanoes exceeded thn expectations of vendors, raneing from 2Jil to 33d por lb, llvo weight. Mr ALFRED Uuckuamd's Ueport.—At the Haytnarkot, on Friday, Octobor 16, horse etook were yarded In full number and met with a bettor'inquiry than tho proviou3 week. Saloa were principally of draught stock. Prices ranged from £12 to £20 ench ; rid ing horses, from £Jti£ls. Loose fodder brought from 2a to 3a 6d ; pressed, in tho cwt; oata, 23o<t to2sGd; mntra, 3a: wheat. 3 ■ the busnel; ehatF, £110s the ton ; potatoes, from 2J3 to £3 the ten. At tso hide an'f. skin sale on 'l'uosdoy. hides ranged from ljd to3»d thelb; tallow, from lla 6' to 19a Gd the cwt; Rlioepaklns. from lOd to 3a 10(1 each ; wool, from 4?d to 7d tho lb. At Pokono, on Monday. 19ih inst., a small muster ot eattlo re iliacd late values; but at Drury on Thursday there was an unusually large muster, with a numerous attendance of buyers, and tho ad vanoD in prices obtained at tho Romuera Yards on tho previous Thursday was sustained. At Kemuora, on Thursday, dairy eattlo were yarded in full number; prices wore without alteration. Store cattle in largor than averago numbor maintained the improved valuo of lost week. Fat eattlo in usual number, and of good quality, throughout tho salo were steady at 233 tho 100'bs. Fat eheop abundant; wethers slightly lover in price than last week. Lambs alco at lower values, but good quality brought from 13s to IGa each. Pigs were also plontiful, particularly stores, but in donmnd at full prloes. Messrs G. VV. Binnoy & Co. report that at tbeir sale of hidop, skins, wool, nnd tallow, hold last Tuesday, a fair supply came to hand, and the bidding was brisk for all lots ollerod. Wo qmto: First clasß hides, from 3d to 3]d; second class, 2]d to 2:jd; calf skins, 3Jd per lb; ehoon skins, from la Id to is ench; lamb skins, Oil oaeh ; tallow, from 16a to 17a 9d por cwt; wool (SKiall lots), from Id to 7Jd per lb.

AUCKLAND PRODUCE MARKET.

Farm and Dairy Produce.—Wholesale Butcer.primo fresh. 8d : Buttor. salt. !)d to 1M; Ohoeso, good factory. Gd to GJd; Canterbury do., scarce 5} toCd; Eggn, dozen. 8d: Lard, in hladdors.CJdtoTd: Bacon and Hams.in cloth.Pro vincial.BidtoSdl; Hams. B}d to 9Jd: Cant. Bacon and Hams in equal numbers, BJd;' Hams, only 10jd ; Jams, per cjiso, 5s doz., £112a Gd to £1 15s 6d; Honoy in bulk, id por lb.

Floub Market.—Wholesalo.--Superflno flour, silk dressed, per ton. Sit) 10a; do, do, housohold, fill 10a hundreds, ss; fifties, 10s por ton extra; sacks nnd baifs freo ; hundreds. Sa; (I/ties, 10a extra; Southorn do, £8 Kls; bran, per ton. sacks included, local, £G; Southern do, £5 10a; local sharps, .£5 10s ; southern do.. £5 10a ; cabin bread. £l(i; oatmoal, do, £11 5s to £11 15s; oats. 2a Gd to 2s 3d; maize. 3s 3d ; potatoes, nominal, ,-CT per ton; pearl barloy do, £1$ to £19: bcana, 33 3d ; onions, £11; fowl wheat, 3a to 3s 3d.

Kauri Gum Flax, &c. — Poor 'ordinary nominal, £30; (mod ordinary. £32 to £31; superior. £35 to £40 and upwards; East Coast, £40 to £-19; supplies for Oct. up to date about 300 tons; flax por ton. £18 to £21; tow, do., £7 to £9; fungus por lb, 3d ; cocoanut fibre, per owt, 15s to 17s. Tho market is weaker, but priors romain unaltered.

Coai and Firewood Market.—Coal: New castle (ship's side). 27s to 30b per ton; yard, S2s to 355; Bay of Islands, at yards, !lia fid; sereenod, 28s fid: ditto at the mines, 13s: ship's side, 2Ca; Waikato. 8s to 12a; in Auckland, 18s to 225: Kamo. 10s per ton at loading ground; TaupSri at mine, 8s 6d to 12s, at yard, 19s 6d to 225; Whangarei, at mino, 9s 6d; yard (tteara), 17s; housohold,2is; dolivered, 23a. Firewood: Uncut at wharf (cargo). 8s to 86 Gd per ton ; delivered, 13a; cut. Us to 16s.

Building Materials.—limber: Boards and scantling, 100 ft, best, 13s 6d; eccond-olass, 8s; best, planed, tongued, and groved, first-class, 16a ; .medium, 12s 6d; second ditto, 108. Cargo, best (at mil!n), 10s 3d: Eccond class (at mills), 5s 6d; baulk. 7s. New Zealand pallings, sft (sap), 10s; sft (heart), 133; Oft, 11; ti-troo rails. Si 10s per 100; purlrl posts, £6 10s to £7 10s; Bhinglos 15s per 1,000; Hobart palingn, sft. 19s; 6ft, 21a; Hobart rails, 100s, selling quotations. Bricks <afc Avondale), 35s to 469 per 1,000 ; town yards, 45s to 655; de livered. fiOs to 60S. Drain pipes (at works), per 100 (fi inches boro), 10s ; 1 inches, lla ; 15 ilnohes, 9s; 2 inches, £2 10 per 1,000; socket glazed pipos, 18 inches, 4s per foot: 15 inohes, 4s 6d per foot: 12 inchos, 3a per foot; 0 inches, 2s per foot ; 6 inchos, Is per foot; i inches, 9d per foot; 3 inches, 7d per foot.

Manures. — Bonedust. Sydney, £8 to £9; according to quality; bonoflonr, £9; Auck land, £8; Peruvian guano, £18; Maldon Island, £8; Huon gnane, small lots, £5 to £6, bags in cludod; Hurst's chemical manuro, £14 10s: animal manuro, £710s.

Notices to Correspondents.

W H.D.—Wo do not know wkat is meant by " tuition licenses." A.H.A.—Consult a respeotablo physician on be half of your young friend; by no means lot him fall into the hands of a quack. We can not give medical advice through our columns.

Births.

COS.—On October 15, at Mount Albert tho wifo of Honry Coe of a son.

Deaths.

BTANWKLL.-On Ootobor 22, atSontinol Road, Ponsonby. after a painful illness. Mary Ann, the beloved wifa of George C Stanwcll. Tho funoral will Icava hor lato rosidenco to morrow (Saturday), at 3 p.m.

TIIODK.—On October 22. at tho Tomperanco Itoarding-houso, Uppor Queen-Btroot, Honry Thode, late of Coromandol; agod 50 years. Deeply regrotted. The funoral leaves his lato rosidonco on Sunday, October 25, at 3.30 p.m. Friends kindly accept this intimation.

YOUNG. —On October 22, at tho Auckland Asylum, Alexander Young, M.D., Medical SuDorintondont: Rgctl 3lyeara.

Tho funoral willloavo tho Asylam tomorrow (Saturday), at 2.30 v.m., for Auokland Como tery. arriving at Ponsonby Roservolr about 3.80 p.m. Frlondß ploaao accopt thia intimation.

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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1885.

For tho cause that lacks assistance, For tho wrong that nceda resistance. For the futuro in the distance, And the good that we can do.

War h virtually declared against tho King of Burmah, and 10,000 British troops are now on their way to invado his terri tory. In oil probability tho latest froak of King Thoobau will end in his king dom being broupht under British rule. A further stage towards tho settlement of tho Bulgaria-Uoumalian difficulty is marked by tho action of the Sublimo Porto in in viting a conference of delegates of the Powers to consider tho question. Tho Powers havo manifested their dosiro to preserve the peace of Europo by giving to Servia a warning similar to that which they lately addressed to Greece.

Cambria shares are much firmer. There aro buyers at 25s Cd. Devons aro quoted Bales 3s (3d, and Albumins are firmer, there being several buyors at 3s, Kenilworths are in good demand at 3s lOd, and sales mude at 4s with few eel'iora. South British are wanted at low prices,and Gas at market rates. Colonial Bank can bo placed nt 42s to 42s 6d.

Our weekly market price Hat whichappearc in another column contains fow alterations from previous quotations. Buttor and eggs remain as before, viz butter 8d per lb and eggs 8d per dozen (wholesale). The gum market is weaker, but prices remain un altered. Potatoes are sold at any prices between 27a (id and £3, the market being overstocked.

Mr Charles Rhodes, the well - known builder, has bo badly sprained his ankle that, in the opinion of his medical advisors, it will be a month ere he can again use tho injured foot. In the meantime Mr Greon wood (at the works) and Mr G. E. Rhodes, jun., will attend to his business.

The Board of Education has received notice that their proportion of the Educa tion vote of £55,000 is £10,650 14s.

The exhibition now open at the Choral Hall under the auspices of the Now Zealand Art Students' Association was fairly at tended during yesterday afternoon and evening, when Impey's Band was present, and enlivened proceedings by discoursing appropriate musical selections. This even ing the exhibition will be open again, arrangements having been madono that the Choral Society's practice shall take place as usual in the hall. The Queen of Barotongn is expected to be present upon this occa sion.

Mrs Edith O'Gorman Auffray, the Es caped Nun, has kindly offored to give her thrilling and interesting lecturo on "Life in a Convent, the Romish Sohool System, and the Romish Priesthood," in aid of the Freeman's Bay Mission, on Monday even ing next, at 8 o'clock, in the Theatre Royal. This is not a new feature in Mrs Auffray, as she often gives lectures for benevolent and other purposes. The whole proceeds of tho lecture will be given to the above Mission. In order to enable a large con course of people to hear her, the prices of admission are reduced : Dress circle, 2s ; stalls and pit, Is. There is now an oppor tunity for hundreds to hear this talented and persecuted lady, who may never be here again. The above is said to be tho most popular lecture of the course.

The Star of Eden Loyal Orange Lodge celebrated their sixth'anniversary last even ■ ing by a soiree andjpublic meeting in Eden Hall. There was a full attendance. About 150 persons partook of tea, after which Mr D. Goldie occupied the chair, and intro duced the proceedings. A well-arranged programme was submitted and well repre sented by friends. Songs were rendered by Miss Lightfoot, Mrs Mills, and Messrs Webb, McM aster, Worral, Hill, Bishop, Rhodes, and Buckingham, and excellent addresses delivered by Rev. A. J. Smith and Mr J. Donaldson. The singing of the National Anthem terminated a pleasant en tertainment.

In another column will be found an ad vertisement calling for tenders for the erec tion of a large bridge over the Wairoa River, Hawkes Bay. The magnitude of the work may be judged from the fact that the bridge is to consist of three spans of 120 feet each, fiva spans of 60 feet each, and a draw span of 30 feet. Some particulars can be supplied to tenderers at the Stab Office.

Four porsons wero punished at the Police Court ts-day for drunkeneßS. One of those, Elizabofch Best, has forty previous convic tions recorded against her, while twonty five Btand againßt Joseph Welling, ono of the other offenders. A chirgo of rofusing to contribute towards tho support of an illogitimato child, preferred against W. R. Carruthors, was adjourned till November 13th; while a claim against John Greonleaf, for wages, was postponed till Saturday.

Tho Hiporior pluck of tho pakoha, ns compaied with his darkor brcthron, is gonorally accoptod as an undisputed axiom, but un incident which occurred at the Thames Hotol corner on Tuesday after noon proved an oxcoption to this truism. As a Fijian nativo was leaving tho Thames Hotel, ho was most grossly annoyed by ono of tho noted larrikins, wholinally challenged him to tight. Tho " darl;io," nothing loth, was preparing to administer a thrashing to tho hoodlum who was tho aggressor, when tbo larrikin suddenly thought of tho school boy adage, " lie who lights, etc.," and boat a haaty retroat, a "larrikin brag" being completely cowod for once.

Tho last of tho weekly dancoa in con noction with Miss Donovan's class took place in tho I'oresters' Hall, Nowton, last night. Thoro was a largo attendanco of mombors and sovoral visitors, and a thoroughly on joyablo evening was spout. Tho season will bo concludod on Thursday evening next with a plain and fancy dross ball, for which olaborato arrangements havo boen in progrosa for bouio weeks past. Thoso mombors who havo not yot rccoived tickots aro rtquostod to apply to Miss Donovan at her private residence

Tho foundation stone of Dovonport Con grogational Church, on Victoria Road, is to be laid to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon by Captain Daldy, assisted by Queen Mnkoa, of Rarotonga. On tho whole of tho Cook Islands tho Congregational missionaries havo laboured among tho nativos for many yoars, and no other soot has beon introduced fclicro. (Juoen M.'iliOa and lior consort, thereforo, take ospoeial intorcat in all move mowta connocted with Congregationalism. Thoro will, doubtlops, be a large attondanco of tho public to-morrow, on tho intorosting occasion.

Mr Henry Thodo, of the Tomporanco Boarding houso in Upper Qucon-stroot,died thoro yoaterday. Tho docoascd was a nativo of Kiel, in Gormany. He arrived in Now Zealand about 30 yonrs ago, apd was until rocontly ongaged in mining pursuits at Coromandel and tho Thames. 110 was manager of tho Kapanga and Goldon Point minos for many years. About threo yoars ago ho camo to Auckland and has sinco carried on businoss as boarding house-koepor, Mr Thodo, who was groatly rospectod by all who know him, leaves a wifo and nine childron to mourn his loss. His funoral takos placo on Sunday noxt.

Tho annual mooting of tho Waitomata Bicyclo Club was hold at Kobson's Rooms last evening, when all tho olricors woro ro olected, viz. :—President, Mr C. H. Streot; Vice President, Dr. Purchas; Captain, Mr W, Beswick : Lioutonnnt, Mr Wiseman; Secrotary, Mr J. M. Chambors ; Bugler, Mr Ashton. Throo now mombora wero elected. It was agrood to confer with tho Auckland Bicyclo Club with tho viow of arranging an opening run for tho last Saturday in this month.

Tho certificates grantod to scholars of the Mount Hobson School, Rorauora, who havo passed their examination, woro givon to tho childron in tho school to-day by tho Roy, Mr Kussoll and Mofsrs Suiter and Dinnison. Tho result of tho examination is vory credit able to tho hoad-teachor and assistant, S7^ per cont being passed.

Tho usual bi-wookly pitting in Chambors was hold by Mr Justice Gillies this morning. I'robuto was granted in re James Reid (do ceasod) whilo a similar application in re Richard Benson Worthington (decoa?ed) was allowed to stand over ponding tho tiling of a dlsclaimant, as only ono of tho oxocu tors had applied, l'robato wns ronowod in re Seymour Wolls (doccasod). Letters of administration, with will annexed woro granted in re Kobort Graham and James Tannock Mackolvio (deceased), In )•<: l'ntrick (iearan (deceased.) Mr Cave appeared in support of a summons for an ordtr directing l'ublic Trustoo to pay £111 18a Bd out of stato to Peter O'Uowd. His Honor mado an order for tho trusteo to pay £85 Ss Ud if thoro aro sufliciont funds in his hands. Archdeacon Dudley was appointo.i guardian ad litem to Horbort Wliitlield 11 ill (an inf .nit) in rospect of allotment .TO, parish of Puni, which has beon settled upon tho child. Tho New Zealand Accident Insur ance Company was approved as suroty for tho Cioodonough and Bendigo United Gold Mining Companies (Limited.) In Kegina v. Jackson, Mr 11. Williamson moved that a certain diamond ring, in rospoct of which Jackson had beon convicted of larcony as a bailco, should bo dolivored up to (ho owner thereof. His Honor mado tho ordordesircd. Tho minutes of decree- in Mc(Jregor v. McGregor wero scttlod, and tho argument of questions ot law in Soccombe v. Wilson (adjournod from Wednesday) was continued and finished. His Honor rosorvod his decision.

Tho Fomnlo Prison Oato Brigado report for tho woekinfj ending October IStli is aa follows :—ltcceivcd into ilomo, 1 ; loft the Homo, 2; remaining in Homo, fi ; Number of bods K'ven> 35 ; Number of meal sup plied, 112. Donations : Brc:id, Mr Evans ; milk, London Dairy, and Uovonsliiro Dairy; 1 bae; of rico and 1 packago of tea, 11. B. Morton, Esq.; meat, Mr Carrot, and a Friend ; clothing, aFriond ; money, X.Y.Z., Adelaide, 2a 3 ; a Friond per Mrs Baker, £1 : Friends por Mrs Davis, £1 10s. Wants : Bread, potatoes, and moat. — Hbster Lidded, Matron in Charge

Last night tho members of tho Star of Auckland lodgo of 1.0.0. F. mot in tho New Zoaland Insurance Company's Build ings, Bro. Allon, N.G , presiding. An in teresting address was dolivorert by Bro. Wheeler, P.G.M., and Bro. Harvoy, P.G.M., of tho Grand Lodge of Ontario.also offered some remarks. Bro. Morrison was preaont, and was duly accredited to visit tho Southern Lodges. Songs, etc., mado up a most enjoyable evening.

Tho directors of tho North Now Zoaland Woollonfllanufncturing Company (Limited), accompanied by tho Secretary, hovo been visiting tho numoruua Bites offered for this factory during tho last seven days. Wo understand that they aro quite satisfied that no site is adaptable for the purpose without clear spring water, a most eesontial necessity and convenience to the city and a railway. The inspections are to bo com pleted early next week.

The Gazette notifies tho appointment of T. J. M. Hall as Vaccinator for tho Helens ville district, and H. M. Brewer as Land Purchase Officer in rolntion to negotiations for land purchasos for the Government rail ways in tbo Auckland district.

Tho following is tho report of Mr Skoy, Government analyist, on two of tho samples of ink from Dunedin and Auckiand: — These inks are mixtures of tannic acid and allied substances with sulphato of iron and forrocy-oxide of potassium, and so aro of the samo character as many of the inks of commerce. They are not indolible from tho most favouredsonso of tho term ; time alone can give a certaiu test of thoir.qualitios.

Mr Peacock, M.H.R., mot the electors at Avondalo last night in tho public hall. There vraa a moderate attendance, and Mr Bollard was voted to the chair. Mr i'oa cock, in addition to giving a gonoral sketch of the proceedings of last session, and ox plaining various important measures, took occasion to call attontion to tho Counties Act, which ho said had for ono of its prin cipal objocts tho encouragemont of County Councils in lieu of Koad Boards. It intro ducod tho bystom of allowing funda raised in particular ridings of the county to bo spont in thoeo. It also gave powor to the Govcrnorin-Council to altor tho boundaries of road districts when the County Act is suspended. Ho particularly roforrod to clauso 4, which in the Bill as it camo down gavo power to any County Council whero tho Act was suspon'led (nnd such is the cbbo with their county the County of Eden) to hold a special meeting and determine by a resolution of tho majority of tho Council to bring tho Act into force. Mr Peacock stated that he con sidered that was giving too much power, and he proposed and got introduced the fol lowing precautionary proviso : —" But prior to such resolution being received, duo notice of the intention to move the same Bhall be publicly notified." So that it will bo seen such action could not bo taken without the various highway boards and tho people of tho district knowing something about it. More powor was also given to counties for sanitary purposes, preventing nuisances and obnoxious trades, &c, such as the Municipal Councils possess. Under clause 5, the Council of each of the counties where the Act la suspended, when appor tioning at their annual meeting the funds of the county amongst the road dis tricts, &c, shall in the first instance deduct from such moneys all sums which the Council may bo liable for in respect of the maintenance of charitable institutions. At the close of his address it was moved by Mr Beck and seconded by Mr Exler, "That this meeting accords a vote of thanks to Mr Peacock for his address, and expresses its confidence in him as repre sentative." The motion on being put was carried unanimously. A vote ot thanks to the Chairman brought the proceedings to an end.

The Bishop^ of Brisbane will preach on Sabbath evening next at St. Paul's.

Thursday, November sth, is the day fixed for holding the first meeting of tho DiHtrict Boards of Administration under tho Hospital and Charitable Institutions Act.

A public hall built at, Wade by Mr Dun can was oponod by a subscription ball on Friday ovening last, when 35 couplos assembled. Tho hall is 30 feet long by 10 foot wide, and has auto room attached.

Drury School Committeo havo agreed to support Mr Frank Lawry's candidature for a sent in tho Board of Education in room of Professor Aldis, resigned,

Onchunga Borough Council have ap pointed Mr Michael Yates as thoir repre sentutivo on tho Hospital and Charitable Aid Board.

Mr W. F. Buckland nddrossed tho elec tors of Franklin North at Wairoa on Wed nesday, and at Papakura on Thursday, tho attendance at oach mooting being largo. After hearing Mr Buckland explain his action during tho past session, a unanimous vote of coniidonco was passod to him in each placo.

Tho Lyttolton Lumpors' Union, liko that at Wellington, has collapsed. Tho Btriko is thoroforo virtually ovor— eomo of tho mon having rosumed work, whilo tho others aro ready to do so when work odors.

A mooting of tho it owing Association, convened for last evening, was postponed for a week, owing to many mombora boing ongaged in tho Naval Volunteer parado at Dovonport,

Tho final rohoarsal for the Philharmonic Socioty's concort takes placo to-night.

Tho ordinary meeting of tho Crown Lands Board was held yesterday afternoon. Prcsont: Mr D. A, Tolo (Chiof Commis sioner), and Messrs Moat, Pearto, and Dr. Ciimpboll. Tho business boforo tho meet ing consisted of correspondence doaling with ports. Mr Tolo informed'tho Board that tho total amount of tho land sale on tho 13th inst. was £2,000 18s sd, also that tho Govornment had directed that tho Tawha rua block bo ottered on loaso. Applications were granted i"or timber floating to John Curtis to uso Tipatipa and other rivors, sub joct to a bond of £1,000 ; Coulthard Bros., to uso Hay's Creek, subject to a bond of £1,000; Hokianga Sawmill Company and Maxwell Bros., oach to übo Parongarenga stream, snbjoctod to a bond of £2,000 in each caso ; Auckland Timbor Company to uso Oruaiti and other rivors.

Tho monstor steam rollor caused somoun easinoss to tho Beresford-streot toachers to day. It scorns that it camo struggling and pulling past tho schools at noon, just as tho younger children got out to play. It had no attendant save the drivor. Tho vast tribe of children woro injgroatdangor, as thoy trooped about its pondorous wh<els, Certainly Homo" attendant should havo beon thore to clear tho courso under Buchcircumstances. If a littlo life had been sacrificed, thoncortainly tho Council would havo been hold rospon siblo. Tho steamor may also havo frightoncd a horse, and thus ondangorod tho childrens livos in this way.

An amusing and ontortaining " social " in aid of St. Andrew's Sunday-school Fund waa held in tho Symonds-stroet School-room last evening. A largo and highly respoc tablo audionco rilled tho rocm, including tho scholars and many parents. Mr Jona than Winks occupied the chair, Roy. A Carrick boing in tho country. Mr Winka introduced tho proceedings in a pleasant spoech. Tho prograimno was very choico, and tho room nicoly decorated with flags and evergreens. Tho following young ladies contributed songs :—Miss Tait, Miss Hats well, and Miss Cuthbertson Miss Tait is nn old favourite with tho St. Andrew's people, and hor songs aroovcr wolcomo. Mies Hats well was warmly applauded on this hor first vocalietic appearance Mr T. Lood ham, tho inimitable comic singer, gavo a character melody,and MrGeorgosang "Tho Armourer," with lino oiloct. A special feature of the social was tho instrumental trio of tho Tait family—violin, cornet, and pianoforte, In tho broak a number of juvonilo games woro introduced for tho amusement of tho children, and tho wholo closed with a capital recitation by tho Socretary, Mr Bovoridgo, and tho bonodic tion.

An ontertainmont of a variodnnd gratify ing charactor was givon last cvoning in tho Grafton Road School in aid of tho school funds. Tho attendance was not largo, owing, inagroat measuro, to sovoral counter attractions in tho immediatolocality. Roy. 11, Bavin occupied tho chair, Mr Gatland conducted, and Miss Bavin accompaniod tho vocalists on tho piano. Tho programmo as follows was vory croditably realised :— Orchestra, " St. Andruw's March" and " Venotia ;" choir, "May Day," " Como to the Fair," "By Thoir Songs,' and "Tho Huntsman's Chorus." Recitations—"Tho Northern Farrnor" (Tonnyeon), Mr Grady; " A VillagoEpisode " (Miller), Mr Yoarbury ; " Tho Koad to Heaven " (Sims), Mr Tftttorsall; " A Sketch of Handol in a Kage," Roy. R. Bavin; songs, "Boys of tho Old Brigade" and " A Sailor's Lifo for Me," by Mr Monzion ; "Who Shall Roll Away tho Stono?" Mr Douglas; "Tho Sailor's Grave," Mr Murray; duet, "To tho Woods," Miss Laybourno and Mrs Got land ; pianoforte duot, " Chilporic," Misses Buddlo ami Bavin; vocal duot, "Tho Flower Gathorors," Misses Blackburn and Phillips. Tho performances gonorally were satisfactory, although tho instrumentalists, for want of practico, woro not up to the mark. Tho wholo concluded with tho " A,8.C." duot, well rendered by Mr and Mrs Gatland, and God Savo tho Queon.

Tenders are called for in anothor. column for tho purchase of about 577 tons Bay of Islands coal, 170 tons of which aro storod in tho Hulk in Auckland harbour. Tendora to bo sent in to tho Customs.

All accounts for gas and coko are payablo to tho Company, Fortstruet, oil Monday noxt, or the discount will bo lost.

Miss Teseio Chapman delivors hor last lecturo in Auckland on Sunday evening next, at the Opera House, tho subject boms "Tho I'oppee of Koine." Prior,to tho looturo. tho philitron of tho Progressive Lyceum will appear in thoir regalia, and mako a presentation to Alias Uhapman.

SALVATIONIST TORCHLIGHT PARADE.

A letter from Air F. A. White, Secretary to the Auckland Tramway Company, was read at the meoting of tho City Council last night, calling upon tho Corporation to put a stop to tho most dangorous practice on the part of tho Salvationists of marching up and down Wollosloy-stroet West, with lighted torches.flags waving, band playing, singing, shouting, etc, so as to render that street un safo for vohiclo traffic. Marshal Booth, tho writ-or added, had promisod to havo tho practice stopped, but it was still continued. Tho Mayor said that shortly aftor Marshal Booth's doparture ho saw threo largo trams obligod to stop in Wollesloy-streot whilo tho Salvation Army passed by. Tho horeoa of ono tram wero becamo unmanageable, and tho brakes had to bo screwed down. Such an incident showed eoriously tho safoty of tho public was imperilled by theso semi foligious processions. Ho moved that tho lottor be reforrod to tho Local Committee, and that in tho meantime a copy should bo forwarded to tho Superintendent of Police, with a request that ho would take immediate stops to conporvo tho safety and convenience of tho public. Tho motion was soconded by Cr. Burns und agreed to.

Dastardly Attempt to Endanger Cemetery Bridge.

It would appear as if tho despicable scoun drolß who amußed themsolvos some nights fiinco in the light and congenial nocturnal pastimo of shifting and broaking totnb stonos in tho Cemetery have now turned their attention to tho wire suspension bridge with the object of facilitating a catastrophe involving the probable loss of human life. A letter rocoivod by the City Engineer from Mr Knight, Clerk of Works, was read at the meeting of the City Council last night, stating that Eome person had wilfully cut eeveral of the stays of the Cemetery Bridge, apparently with a tomahawk. Mr Knight suggested that a reward should bo offorod for tho apprehension of tho porpetrator,— Tho Mayor did not think that a reward of £50 was too much to offer for tho apprehen sion and conviction of the porson or persons who had boon guilty of this outrage, pre suming, of course, that it was done wi'h deliberate intont, There were only three spans in the bridge, and each span was almost sustained by these wire stays. Con sequently, tho severing of even two of them might so disturb the stability of the concern as to throw it off its equilibrium, and bring it down when anyone ventured upon it. He sincerely hoped that the injury had not been wantonly and maliciously done. Cr.tJarratt suggested that a reward of £20 would suffice. The Mayor adopted the sugges tion, and Cr. Garratt then seconded the amonded resolution. Cr. Burns remarked ! that some lada had recently been ongaged in cutting ti-treo near the bridge. The resolution was then put and carried.

LOWER HOBSON STREET LEVELS.

A lengthy and animated discussion re sultod at the meeting of tho City Council last night from Cr. Holdship's attempt to secure tho rescission of the resolution arrived at a fortnight ago to cut Lower Hobson-stroet down to a grade of 1 in 13. Beforo tho discussion was introduced the following momo. from the City Engineer was read : " Plans of Hobeon-street are on the table. The specifications aro not yet completed. Calculations require to bo mado of tho quantity of oxcavations that aro in the work. Also, cross sections will require to bo taken of Customß-streot, to show what filling is required to complete this street, and to find out whothor or not there in suiliciont earth in the cuttings to com plote tho proposed fillings. I ahould like to know the mind of the Council as to whothor they intond Customs-street to be filled the full width, or leave, say 33 feet on north side at present level." Cr. Holdhjiip then movod, pursuant to notico, " That Cr Montaguo's motion, No. 1019, relating to alterations of the levels of llobson-street, bo rescinded, with the viow of having tho lovols altored to a gradient of 1 in 17."HoaccusodCr.Montague of steal ing a march upon the Council in getting his motion passod. Cr Montaguk rotorted that ha had given sevon days' notico of it. Cr. Holushu' wont on to say that ho bad never heard of any satisfactory rea son for the alteration of tho lovols from 1 in 10J to 1 in 12. Tho difficulties incidental to making the levels 1 in 16 wore no greater than thoso attendant upon fix'ng them as desired by Cr. Montague's motion. He waa informed that tho deed which had boen drawn up botweon tho Council and tho pro perty owners was illegal—yet that the Council could bo hold responsible of its covenants. Ho asked for the authority whoroby tho North Ward Councillors wore allowed to bind tho Corporation to promises of compensation. Had thoy rondorod any roport ? Tho Mayor replied that a full report giving figures and all information had boon submitted, and that Cr. Montague would not havo movod as ho had if thoro was not such a report. Cr. HoLDsmr said that ho had never hoard sufficient arguments used to have those lovols altered in Buch a hurried way. Ho donied that he had ever tried to burko tho levelling of the street, although he had boen accused of doing so. The difference botwoon Cr. Montague's plan and his own meant tho cutting of 30,000 yards in Hobson-streot, at a cost of 2s a yard, which would be £3,000. He did not include tho channelling or piping, as ho undorstood that in either case they had to bo removod. In Swanson-street tho difference would be very little. Ho under stood that the Harbour Board would give a shilling a yard for the earth. The total difference in cost in favour of bia proposal would be £4,566. As to compensation, the proporty-ownera had assured him they would not claim if tho work was done pro perly. Mr William Aitkon had assured him that a gradiont of 1 in 10 or 17 foot wo»ld increase tho value of land in Hobson-streot by 50 per cant. Now, as there was 10,000 feeii of proporty directly affected, and it was valued at £40 por foot, tho value of the pro perty affected would be £400,000. Thus, if tho grade wero cut to 1 in 17, tho valuod property would be increased to £600,000. Messrs Winstone further had told him that thoy did not think Hobson-street, with a grade of 1 in 124, would bo used In profor enco to Albert-atroet. The ratepayers did not want a repetition of the absurd tinkering that thoy had already seen in Hobson-stroot and Emily Place. In answer to a question, tho Enois'kkr said ho had recommended a grade of 1 in 16 for Hobson-stroot.

Or. Holdsiup was continuing Mb speoch when Or. Gahkatt rose to a point of ordor. Ho for ono was not going to listen to such "rot,"

Cr. Holusiiip said Cr. Garratt had risen throo times and had paid nothing.

Cr. Garratt rejoined ho was not going to sit and havo thoso charts ffiada. They were not doing anything in tbo hole-ond cornor manner mado out by Cr. Holdship. What ho had eaid was falso, and utterly devoid of truth. It waa tho falsest of the falso.

Cr. Holdship said hohad mado no charges against the Council, and he appealed to tho chair if ho bad done so.

Cr. Crowtlikk seconded the motion, but not out of sympathy with it. He simply wanted information on tho matter, and that waa hie reason.

Tho Mayor : That is a matter of opinion. Cr. Crowtber : ThatJ ia my opinion. 1 don't wan'thalf-an-hour's explanation. Tho Mavoh said Cr. Crowthor was ad droesing tho chair, and not tho officials, as to what ho wanted, and ho was not going to bo " wanted" by Cr. Crowther.

Cr. CrOWTUUH objoctod on principlo to tho ward membors going round to the pro perty o.vnors and pressing thorn to tako so many pounds loss than so-and-so to got tho work dono. He bolioved that the Hobson stroot proporty-ownors would be quite will ing to havo tho grade made to 1 in 25 and to pay for it at tho same time, if it was aaked, as tho incroasod value in property would moot tho difference.

Cr. Aicwtf reminded Cr. Holdship that prior to hia election the Council had ex haustively considered the whole matter, and ho hardly thought ho was in possession of tho information it had had. Still, no harm could bo dono by further discussion. He know that tho ward members would bo only too pleased to moke the grade 1 in 10. (Hear, hoar.) It was tho compensation claims that had made thorn adopt, as a kind of compromise, a grade different from what tho Engincor recommonded. He mored as an amendment " That action on Gr. Monta gue's motion, No. 1,019, relating to altera tions of tho levels of Hobßon-street, bo de ferred for a fortnight, ponding tho report of a special committee, consisting of the Mayor, Messrs Crowther, Masofield, Evans, Garratt, Holdship, and tho North Ward uaomborß, to consider power to levy Bpecial rate, the question of lovelsand compensation, the actual cost of cutting down, and all pay ments in connection with the work."

Mr Garratt seconded tho amendment pro forma, but would vote against it. Cr. Holdship had given them no valid reason why their resolution should be rescinded. He came there without any knowledge as to who would agree to his cutting. The Legal Committee had given time to the matter, and stated their reasons for promot ing the adopted scheme, and Cr. Holdship had given them none. He would be only too glad to support the new grade, but Cr. Holdship had adduced no reason why they should do so. The chances were that his scheme would lead to the abandonment of tho whole work.

Cr. Montague maintained that ttio ward members had dono merely thoir duty in the matter and nothing more. Cr. Headship's proposal involved tho lifting of a network of pipes which was not considered by him. Hißschomemoant an expendituroof £25,000, not less. Ho had also accused- them of act ing hastily in the matter. Did the other ward members think they hod acted hastily? The assertion required no refutation on his part. A proposal to adjourn, as it was past 10, was put and lost. HCr. Goldie Iconsidored [the Council had gone into the thing blindly—(Hoar, hoar) — and they would novor know what the claims for compensation would be. Ho went on to quoto tho powers vosted in property-owners to suo for compensation, and suggested the levying of a rate on the streets effected. Or. Dionan accused Cr. Holdship of having boon tho means of putting off the cutting down of Hobfion-street for the last seven years, Cr. Ho-LDRHir denied tho accusation.

Cr. Waymouth had listened time after time to tho cutting of Hobspn-street, and had come to tho conclusion that thoy would novor do it. Ho would go in for a grand Bchomo to raise tbe money on tho London markot next year, as money, he was informod, was very cheap. It would be a grand schemo for a company to take up. Cr. Holland supported the amendment as he wished for inquiry into the matter.

The amendment was then put and carried, and the Council adjourned at 10,30 p.m. __^___.^__

DEATH OF DR. YOFNG

It is with regret that we have to chronicle the death of Dr. Alexander Young, who for tho last seven years has faithfully per formed the onerous duties devolving upon him as Medical Superintendent of the Avondale Lunatic Asylum, to which posi tion ho was appointed upon the retiroment of Dr. Aickin. Subsequent events have proved that tho selection was a wise one, for under his superintendence tho Avon dale Asylum has become a model oi systematic management without seventy. Although Dr. Young was not expected to have a private practice, still his services wero always open to thoßO in diatrets, and thia too when there were no fees to bo anticipated. Dr. Young was a native of Comber, County Down, Ireland, atid tor several years walked the Edinburgh Hos pitals. His health giving way, he came out to this colony as medical attendant of a passonger ship about nine years ago, and practised for some time in the neigh bourhood of Karangahape Road, having taken over tho practice of the late Dr. Nicholson. His courteous, gentle manly mannor and unquestionable skill quicyly enablod him to acquire a larger practice than his health wauld permit him to attend to, and he at last, in order to escape irom so much exposure to the night air, accepted the appointment which ho held at the time of his demiee. For some time afterwards ho experienced consider ablo relief irom the disoaso to which he was a victim, and even commenced to gain strength and present a robust appearance. For the last month, however, he has been ailing, during which time Dr. Hooper has taken charge of the Asylum Recently dropsy and hoartdisease developed, and at last ho succumbed about 4 o'clock yester day afternoon. His end was rather sudden. At 3 o'clock a tolophono mossage was for warded from tho Police Station to Dr. Hooper that the deceased gentleman was rapidly sinking, and within an hour from that time he had passed away. About four yoars ago Dr. Young was married to Miss Kidd, but there has boon no issus from the union. Groat sympathy is felt for Mrs Young in her bereavement.

FATAL AND DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.

(l)Y TELEQRAriI.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

WooDVijiLE, this day. A fatal accident occurred yesterday even ing on the Taranaki contract on the Napier- Woodville lino by a fall of earth. A man named Petor Viderup was killed instan taneously, and Peter Neilsen had both arms broken. ___^_______

OPERA HOUSE. - " Bobadil" To Night.

Uatt Majoroni-Wilson opera Boason opens tonight at the Opera House, with the first production in New Zealand of Mr Lnscombo Soarelle's very successful three-act comic opera, "Bobadil." As previously explained, tho plot is foundod on the story of the " Sleopsr Awakened," from the "Arabian Nights." Tho hero, Bobadil, a young Englishman fallen among the Philistines, longs to be Sultan for a day, in order to be avenged on an Armenian usurer who has ruined him. The Sultan bocomes apprised of Bobadil's wish, takes the chief of his body guard into his confidence, and the two visit Bobadil disguised as mer chants. Tho Sultan's daughter goos out accompanied by her maid, both being dressed as boys, and entor tho house of Bobadil. Tho father and daughtor meet incognito, whilo Bobadil is so charmed with tho appoaranco of the' boy, tho Sultan's daughter, that ho laments tho sex. Boba dil's creditor now turns up to claim his sister Lulu its a slave, in payment of his debtp, but tho Sultan drops a purse of gold at Bobadil's feet, and the debt Is wipod out. Wino is called for, and tho Sultan managos to pour a sleeping draught into Bobadil's glass, and the hero is carried off in a state of unconsciousness to the Sultan's palace. Ho awakes to find himeolf saluted as Sultan, while the real Sultan is acting as Prime Minister. The Sultan's daughtor at first treats Bobadil as her father, but afterwards discovers that her lovo is moro than filial. In tho meantime tho mother and sister of the young Englishman become alarmed at his absence from home, and go to tho palace to demand tho aid of tho guards to find him. The soldiers doubt their story, and carry them before Sultan Bobadil. The usurer is now sent for under Eretence that a Stato loan is to bo raised,and lobadil makes him surrondor his usurious gains. Tho Princess is in love with Bobadil, and tho Sultan thinking the joke has gone far enough contrives to give another soporific potion to Bobadil, and also to his mother and sistor, and the throe, unconscious, are carried to their home. The first impression on awak ing is, that it has all boon a droam, but Bobadil persists in the belief that he is Sultan of the East, and is placed in a lunatic asylum, where the usurer, really mad, is also confined. Tho Princess persuades her fether to go with her in search of her lost lovo, and having disguised themselves as streot musicians, they discover Bobadil, who escapes from the lunatic asylum, and strikes the Sultan for having ontrapped him. For this rash act he is sentenced to death, but the prayers and entreaties of tho princess secure him a free pardon, and all ends well.

TABLE TALK.

" Bobadil " at the Opera Houee.

lonic at Hobart, from London. Colonel Whitmore to be promoted. Queen of Raratonga among tho Arl Btudents.

The Salvationist big drum is doomed. Tho best material for a bathing suit,—A bear skin.

Maori war-dancer in tho Lome-street Hal on Saturday night.

Mr Oliver Mays is now open to receive immigration nominations.

St. Leon's Circus is doing good business in tho Waikato.

Waitangi and Tairua have each got tele phone stations. The General Manager of Railways is to visit Invercaigill and eeo what can bo done to satisfy traders. Two Chinamen have been fined £1 each at Dunodin for being in posaossion of under sized flounders.

Cox's store at Martinborough, in Welling ton district, has boen burned down. Insured for £550 in the New Zealand Office.

True story of the escape of the Maoris from Chatham lelands in to-morrow's Star Supplement.

The captain of the s.s. Orawaiti reports seeing a largo snowfish during a recent voyage from the West Coast to Lyttelton. In the Victorian Licensing Act, a hona fac traveller is described as ono who resides at loast ton miles from the premises where he gets liquor.

The owners of tho Bteamer Star of the Seuth, lately wrecked at Greymouth, have recovered £2250 from tho National Insur ance Company. Tho Company allege that the insurance policy waa void, and intend moving for a now trial.

Capt. Daldy, assisted by the Queen oi Rarotonga, will tomorrow lay the founda tion stono of Devonport Conjrrotrational Church. *

A school to cost £1,000 is to be erected on Surrey Hills Estate for the Sisters of St. Joseph. Advance, Auckland ! Despite dull times there have boen 300 moro now buildings erected the city this year than last. Tho question of creating a Roman Catholic diocese of Chriatohurch has been referred to the Council at Sydney by the Pope.

VOLUNTEER NOTES.

Ponaonby Rifles.

Tub above Company met for drill in Tole^ paddock laßt night, and wero put through skirmishing drill by Captain McDonald, the bugle being used.

The Naval Brigade. There was a lar(?o muster of the Auckland and Ponsonby Navals, also Coastguards, who pro ceeded to the North tfhore last evening by the 7.30 steamer. They wero joined by the Devon port Nayals on the Victoria Wharf, and. headed by the Naval Drum and Fife Band, inarched to the Recreation Ground, where the companies JTIi? .Dut 'hr°UKh skirmishing and battallion drill by Commandant Le Roy. The various m£ v.t m<mtß we? e t atr'y well executed and at 8.30 the companiea.headedbythebaud, marched round the district to the Victoria Wharf, and embarked by the 10 o'clock steamer, it being a beautiful moonlight night, and a change from the monotony ot the Urill-shed. The various companies dismissed, well satisfied with their evening s work. Outdoor Parade. The Naval Companies, under Captain Com mandaat Lp Roy. will join in a brigade next Saturday with tho other companies that are or dered out for drill, bo that, should the peathor prove favourable the Domain will present a vory livoly appearance for an hour or two during the afternoon. I

CABLEGRAMS.

[bedter's cablegrams.]

Germany and tbe Caroline Islands,

Madrid, October 22.—The reply of the German Government to representations of Spain on tho subject of the occupation of the Caroline Islands has boon officially published. The reply does not discuss the previous claims of Spain, but narrows the affair down to tho question of priority of possession, dating from August last.

Tto Death Sentoneo on Lous Kloi.

London, October 22.—The Privy Council baa rejected tho appoal lodged by Louis Riel, the Canadian Insurgent, against the capital sentonco pronounced upon him by tho Court at Regina.

Death of the Bishop of Manchester.

The death is announced, at the ago of 76, of tho Right Rev. James Fraser, Bishop of Manchester.

(Received October 23-1.30 p.m.) The Frozen Meat Trade. London, October 22.—The Frozen meat by the Orient is selling at 4d per lb. Colonial Luncheon Room at the Exhibi tion.

It has been decided that the space which was reserved for Tasmania at the Colonial Exhibition shall bo utilised as a colonial luncheon room, and any remaining space will probably be alloted to the Victorian Court. Colonel Stanley on Federation. Colonel Stanley, Secretary for the Colonies, has expressed guarded approval of ultimate Imperial federation. Proposed Impeachment of 91. Ferry. London, October 21.—M. flenri Roche fort demands that M. Jules Ferry be impeached in connection with the conduct of affairs in Tonquin during his administra tion.

Mr Goschen and tho Radicals.

London, October 22.—Mr Goschen in his electioneering campaign is vigourously combatting the policy of the Radical party.

New South Wales Polities.

Sydney, this day.—Mr J. Want has been returned for Gundagai. Mr Dibbs, Premier, has declared his intention not to resign, but expresses his determination to meet the House on tho assembling of the new Parlia ment.

Miners' Strike at Newcastle,

The miners employed at the Lambton Colliery, Newcastle, have gone on strike, and tho coal trimmers have followed their example. Several vessels lying in port have been delayed in consequence.

The Federal Council Bill.

Melbourne, this day.—ln the Legislative Assembly last night, the Federal Council Bill was read a second time without divi sion.

THREATENED WAR IN BURMAH.

Despatch of British Troops.

Calcutta, October 22, 10,000 trooi-3 have embarked for Burmah under command of Major-General Prender gast, V.C.

London, October 22,

Troops for service in Burmah have -re ceived orders to embark with the least pos. sible delay.

THE ROUMELIAN DIFFICULTY.

Turkey Invltos a Conforenoe.

Sorvla Warned by tbe Powers,

London, October 22. A ciitcuLAtt note has beon addressed to the Groat Powers by tho Sublime Porte, inviting dolegatos to a conforence to be held at Con stantinople, objects being restricted to the consideration of tbe Roumelian question. A joint note has been despatched to Servia from the Powers, warning her against the consequences of maintaining her present bellicose attitude.

SPORTING NEWS.

To-morrow's Races at Onehunga.

The first meeting of the season local turfites will be called on to assist at is the Onehunga Racing Club gathering, which takes place on the recreation reserve to-morrow. A good programme has been put forth by the Club, and as the different events have filled up well, some good sport should be witnessed. Special trains have been laid on by the railway authorities to leave town at 12.25 and 1 p.m., returning from tbo Te Papa station at 6.15. The names of the horseß engaged in the leading events ore aa follow :—

Spring Handicap, 11 mile.—Rewi, 7st nib: Mystery, 7st 91b; Kalo, 7et 61b ; Sir Bedivore, 7it 41b; Viotory, 6st 101b; Pipl, 63t 91b; Nannie, 6st 61b; The Barb, 6st; Cinderella, Gst.

Handicap Hurdles, 2 miles.—Woodpeoker. list 71b; Alarlc, 10st 121b; Shotover, lOst; Pipi flat7lb; Jo, SK-itSlb; Actress, Oat; Barnoy, 9at: False Alarm,' Jit.

suburban Handicap, 1 mile.—Rewl, 7st 121b: Myßtery. 7st 91b; Kalo. 7st 61b; Sir Bedivere, 7st 61b; Revolver. 7at 41b: Viotory, 7st; Nannie Cat 121b; Cinderella, Gat 41b; Little Wonder, Cat! The Spring Handicap I think will fall to Cinderella or Mystery, and if all accounts are true the first-named has the confidence of the stable. For the Hurdles, nothing reads better than Shotover. Alaric, Rewi, and Victory were brought down from tho Waikato by laßt night's train. HiprojfA,

[reuter's telegram.] (Received 23rd, 1.15 p m.)

The Probable Scratching of Nordenfoldt.

Melbourne, this day,

It is now almost certain that the Hon. W. White's Nordenfeldt will not start -for the V.R.C. Derby.

Tho Andes, Tissuo, and Monte Christo have been scratched for the Melbourne Cup. elbourne, Thursday. Hawthorn and Snip have been scratched for tho Melbourno Cup.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

(Before H. G. Seth-Smith, Esq., R.M.)

YESTERDAY (Conoluded),

Bailky v. Bell.—Claim. £50, value of gas engine.—Mr Theo. Cooper for the plaintiff, and Mr Cotter for defendant.—Tho principal witnoss in this case was Mr P. Oliphant. whoae evidence appeared in our last issue. Tho matter was argued at great length bj counsel.—His Worship reserved his decision.

Taylor v. Home —Mr Cotter in dofenco.— Claim, £3 Is, grocery goods.—Kvidonce having been taken, plaintiff was nonsuited, with costs. THIS DAY. Buchanan v. Agnew ; olaim £16 9s.—Mr J, P. Campbell appeared for plaintiff, and stated that tho claim was for two piomisoory noteß which had been dishonoured.—John Buchanan, mer chant, dopoeed that hs hold two promissory notes from tho defendant, Aloxander Agnew, one for £7 17s sd, and the other for £718s ltd. with in terest thereoo, amounting tojli'e Bd.—Judgmen for plaintiff; costs £2 6a. Rogan v. Baioott—Claim, £7 10s, interest on mortgage.—Mr Jackson Palmer appeared for plaintiff, and called Charles Bates, who depoaod that he knew tho defendant, and saw him execute a deed and sign the same to secure a mortgage of £ICO, at 10 per cent. interest- Frederick Davie, cashier to Mr Samuel Jaokson, deposed that the Bum of £7 103 was due on the money, and it had not been paid.—Judgment for plaintiff; coats, £218. ApjouBNED.-Several cases were adjourned until next Court day.

At a meeting of the Education Board this afternoon, a statement of the posi tion of tho building fund was cub mitted. Tho assofcs amount to £12,245, and include £10,650 ; playgrounds, £1,500; Government contribution towards the Parua Bay School, £95. The liabilities amount to £4,380, and consist of overdraft of £620; buildings under contract, £981; buildings authorised, but not begun, £591; grants authorised, £528 ; unpaid accounts, £150; playgrounds, £1,500. Other anent charges against the buiiding fund are cost of school furniture, improvements to school buildings, and expenses connected with 'surveys and conveyance of Bite.

Still they come! The increase in the cumber of new buildings and business premises and tho opening of new businesses, are hopeful signs of the revival of trade in Auckland. Tho latest addition is a new butchery establishment in Karangahapo Head, which is about to be opened by Mr Mellis, lately in the employ of Mr HuJme, butcher, Quconatreot. The new candi date for popular favour will doubtloss recoive a fair share of BUppott,

ALLEGED FORGERY.

Serious Charge Aga tatt a . Agent. Cobum^^

William Bennett, a young m charged at the Police Court to j *M Messrs Prime and McCulW ?,', otß forging a cheque or order on tL i *** New Zealand at Hamilton wit u- nkof defraud; (2) with feloniously ,> cheque for £70 10 a on the Bank *T* 8 asia at Auckland. The fi»f l tral taken first. "' "*•*»»■

Sergeant Pratt prosecuted *).•, prisoner was undefended ' wllll« the William Armitage Smin, v deposed that the Paired * *fc of Australasiaonthe ßthofZn« tb°B Wk and inquired if there WM/dSSS"""** dit from Melbourne a^ ttol>iC. cheque to be placed to hi £2?W « cheque produced was the one Dr^i Tl» was drawn on the Bank of Z,TS N Cambridge. It was for£l9"j^i at drawn by "J. Harding »fo f l' 6i Il»« Bennett," and was dSted ATI""* Prisoner filled in and siZrf $??"«*.' in his presence. The writing (Ullt Blip corresponded with that on thf e °hL th6 4 was part of his duty to ohteft?* * signatures a day, and he w2\" llOirt «« to the identification of handwriS! 0118' 00* cheque was sent to Cambridge foL ?• m the ordinary course of bK fr 11 returned on the 13th with thlT' bllt »« account." The prisoner pre*T B & > cheque, purporting to wSJd h*J Brock. It was dated for October Ra7 Mt the amountof £1610s was paidW i"1 Md Tho amount of the first ehe^ w^"^ to prisoner, but otherwise fiiffl^?** standing to his credit in their Lnt 0 ™6? writing on the £16 cheque en ' with that on the second slip "^"tol £19 17s 6d, making|tp thS &** «*• Accused remarked : Yon .k^Lu cached the chequeaittrSS ToiSn!- i^p-*r*^riS The Bench: Well, if y OU eftn -, ~ it will be of some assists^g"^ Sergeant Pratt: It W ou d vi" muchf your Worships. T hfl *ri ""^ charged with forgery" PnaonM k Hector K. Bethune, accountant. B»nV , Australasia, Auckland, eavo wT^i* 0' evidence. When he epofe &f Ye the chequea he asked for tim e eft' and witness refusing, he asked teJJS1 until that afternoon. He added tin had money coming to him. wihEw him ha suspected the cheo.ua tni* forgery and he denied thT t saying at the same time that he «hJ rom a man named Hard™, h! however, could not give any dLJz explanation respecting Harditg £ went to Mr Brock's office, bat Z gentleman Baid that whilehe had dons h• ness for accused, he had n« money fe They also went to Russell and <2J& ofEce,but Bennett could give no g»aE explanation of the cheques or wh.»ft? drawers were to be found. Witneai ttl' gave him into custody on a choree en. gery. B "'lMl

James Sharpe, ledger-keeper of the Buk of New Zealand,-deposed to the recetad the cheque for £19 17, 6 d rt#B! Cambridge. It was drawn in the Wo! J. Harding, but was not cashed, as then was no account He did not know of im person in the district Bamed J HardiJ and he had resided there three yean ,S a-half. He did not know the prisoner, Evidence was also given by Mem Brock, Donovan, and others. Mr Bred stated that he received the £16 cheqoefroni prisoner (whom he had known for several weeks) in return for money lent. MrDonn. van's evidence was to the effect tnathsnra prisoner, who stayed at his hotel foratL the blank cheques outof hisbook, Frtaei was eventually committed for trial on both charges.

MINING NEWS.

Roads In Karangabake Disfe-ict

A meeting of the various miners situated in tho Karangahoke District was held at noon to-day in the Chamber of Commerce for tha purposo of considering the question of the construction of roads for the convejanaol quartz from the mines to the batteries, Mr Adam Porter occupied the chair. Tlj following gentlemen were in attend ance :—Messrs R. Spratt, J. JacboDi J. B. Morpeth, R |K. Davis, I, T, Gorrie, D. G. McDonnell, W. L. Wileon. A. Kidd, G. Aickm, P. Cimiskey, J, Shepherd, A. Saunders, and R, Walker, In opening, Mr Porter said it was no tut wasting time by a long speech. Most of them were aware that there was a large sum on the Estimates for road conikuetisa on goldfields. They also knew that tie usual style with these grants was "fat come first served." Unless they could gel up an application for a portion of this vote for Karangahake, they would be stuck, At present there was really no local body in Ohinomuri. It would therefore be now sary that an application should be made by the directors of the various companies to the Government for £4,000. The Go vernment were prepared to grant £2 for £i, but when the young County Council cant into existence in about a month's time (toy would not have the money to offer as i guarantee to the Government, It would be for the several companies' interest to as sist the youngCouncilinprovidingthisnwi! and perhaps it would be better to appoint a committee. The proposed road would l» about 14 miles, and cost nearly £5,000, He would propose the continuation of He present road by the Woodetocijas low v possible, in order to benefit all the dtimi. The idea was to cut it up the gorge, ti» cheapest and beet route. It would be necessary for each of the companies to assist in the expeneo by a voluntary assessment. Mr Shepherd eaid that tho matter lad al ready been laid before the Minister oFMipoi when he visited the Earaagahakediitrict, They had asked for £5,000, butMrlUMcli said that it was outside of his power, fie, however, promised to do something for them through the County Council. Tb» Government had money in hand for this purpose, and unless the road was made, ii would be impossible to get their ore dom, There was about £800 available from m old Council, which they might get to aunt them in tho work. He would like tow an" amalgamation of all the companies to attend to all these matters. There were other things that neededlookingaftor.» holding tenures were in aprecanons pofldofc He would movo that this meeting forfflß association to look after these things. W Aickin seconded the motion, merely sug gesting that the movement woubtmb mence in the Karangahake (Ultra* m They could then take united action, W Chairman said that he only called the roeet ing to get the road, and did no 4™"*", outside of that question. Mr ShoptaJ said that the first object must ondwfcW be making roads in Karangahake, w McDonnell said that as the QhuMtn district had been recently formed, thought that it should be asked ton* the roads, as it would have mm from the licensed holdings, The CwW would be enabled to get money W the Government, and it was their cW to make tho roads, and not the W* holdors at their private expense- J* Chairman pointed out that ttawju of tbe license fees would not be ««**• form tho road. Let the OwP^JS the work by subscribing £50. »«« offer £20 from one Company and iw survey, which would give tbeffll wmew to lay before the Council * "hWjgJ ing. Mr Davis suggested tta»i««**J be\ppointed to nnca reqma■•£ Government asking them *o-^SL the formation of the roads. B«F^ depended upon tbe success 0 W*" new process. He thowhtgj^ wasting time and money ft**^ fr until they saw how it turneo out. Chairman y eaid that, even «gg the La Monte process was •% failure, any of theae *j[»ff& under theold process, and if MV till the money was expended 1 be wasting time, to* f »»»gsri .11 Estimates pr°v!din Zly for * raised, and if they did money it would h»« **£*!& were not in the habit of runnrl,^ people with money. TM P be in existence r^°. reJ" TW Council could apply for the »one£ could have their aPPjIca *°n.J"|fo» *• first meeting of the about four months. J^Zi "H lapsed, and Mr Scott PJTOj, «d Messrs Porter, »«gs«iJ3lo* Comiskey be a committee to att^ oW ,y, business." This was «mednn«^

" The Leader " ofO^&iSrtß agents, and at we m»»»» street.

THE AUCKLAND EVEISIJNG SI'AK, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1886.



A NNOUNCEMENT, SHERA BROS. HAVE REMOVED TO THKIIt AE W WAREHOUSE, WKLLKSLEY-STREKT EAST. T^"EVER BBFORE HAVE JEWELLERY JEWELLERY ■WATCHES CLOCKS CLOCKS lieon offered at nuch low prices as at present by ISIDOIi ALEXANDER. llio Promises having boon Lot toMrllowdon, Watchmaker, possession has to bo given in a few weeks, and Goods MUST bo sold at any prico to clear. Tk~&. LEG E R ERS ON, OTAHUHU. Attends (emergencies excepted) upon the follow ing days at the undermentioned places: PANMURE-At Mr Fleming's Store, ten a.m., Saturday. HOWICK-Ono p.m., Saturdays. PAPAKURA - Wednesdays, tea o'olock a.m. and o'clock p.m., at Mr Fall well s. WAIROA SOUTH — Wednesday, twelve o'clock, noon. Walroa Hotel. AUCKLAND-Aickin'a Surgery, Fridays, half-past one p.m. ISEASES Off THE BYE, EAR, AND THROAT. DR. A. CHALLINOR PURCHAB May bo consulted daily at his Residence, Pitt street; and at— The ENBLisn Pharmacy, Qtjeen - street (Mb Haslett's). from 2 to 3 p.m. The Newton Pharmacy (MrKenderdine'b), Karanoahapb Roap, from 10 to 11 a.m W. S. Laurie * C°' Have for Sale— 170 Tons Bonedust 250 Tons ißland and Peruvian Guano 200 Tons Superphosphate of Lime Sulphate Ammonia Nitrate of Soda 100 Bales Cornsacks 60 Tons Black and Barbed Fencing Wire 50 Kegs Staples, Pins, and Rollers Seeds—viz., White and Red Clover, Alsyke, Timothy, Cowgrass, Cooksloot, and Ryo grass, Turnip, etc. Prices and Samples on application. CUSTOMS STREET. AUCKLAND. [A CARD.] DR. WILLIAM ROBERT ERSON, late Medical Officer and Publio Vacclnator, Hudderafleld (England), may be conanlted at hie residence, Onohunga (opposite Mr Oilman's, Chemlstl- Morning „' _ - - oto 10 Afternoon.. - - - Ito 2 Evening _ - « «, oto 7 TKTEW MARKET TTOTBI, GEORGE H. EASTON Newmarket. ilb¥n¥r lagbrTeeb FROM THE KAISER BREWERY. Sole Agents for New Zealand— SEEGNER, LANGGUTH & CO., FIRTH'S BTORES, ALBERT-STREET. AUCKLAND. rv r. "o c w c s, M.R.C.S., England. L.R C.P., Edinburgh, ATTENDS: OTAHUHU-Dally PANMURK —At Mra Kingsley s, on Saturdays, 11 am HOWICK— AtMrsMcGinncß'B,Baturdayß, 2 p.m. PAPAKURA AND WAIROA S.-On Wednesdays. All messages to be left at HIS OWN RESIDENCE, or with MR FRED. FALLWELL, CHEMIST, OTAHUHU. T\ R. EDGE LO W, M. R. C. S., Upper Vincent-Street. Hours of Consultation: At Home, 9to 11 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.; Henderson's Medical Hall, Grey-street, at 12 o'olock daily; and at Kenrter dins's. Chemist, Karangabape Road, from 3 to JP.B. T '



] HL. POSSENNISKIE, hh'or^lTn^/r^ TulOT; Ex S.s. Arawa, To which ho invites an early inspection. Tho Trado supplied at prices a Httlo abovocost. E O. M c C A U L, Wkixkslevstukkt Kaht, QALVANIZKD IKON WORKS & COLONIAL OVKN MANUFAOTOKY. PLUJIBEBS, BDILDKHB, CONTRACTORS, AND Storkkeepkus Are Informed that GEO. MoCAUL, of Thames, TAKEN OVER THbTbUSINESS LATELY OAUHIKD ON BY J. L. KKAN, And being a Direct Importer and Purohasor for Cash, IB propared to Supply all Business Material at Lowest Rates. ■ Awarded Three First Prizes for Colonial Ovons, Corrugated Tanks, Lead-headed.Nails and Washors, Spouting, andLead-cdge Ridging. GEO. MoCAUL, MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, WKLLBBMCY-BTRBET KABT, AUCKLAND, and Rrnwnjindjjavy streots. 1 hamea. IT^OR TEOUBLES OF THE LIVER, Jj DYSPHTdIA, INniGEBT(ON, FLATU LKNCIC. CONSTIPATION, HEAD ACHES, AND NAUSEA. j^ICKFN'S LIVER STIMULANT Will Act as a CnABM. It contains tho vegotablo Livor TonlosJSuono myi), Podophyllin, and Taraxacum. PREPARED AT THE PHARMACY. Prick. 2a 6d run Bottle. OR EYE, EAR, THROAT AND CHKST DISK ASKS.-DR. WILKINS, F.R.0.5.. Conanltfßfe and Operating Surgeon id at hlu Surßory for Ooneral and Special Practice ■t All Mi'rnings and Afternoons ; Sundays.lo to W.30. CoußUltation Fcos modrrato. Ho sTjent Bevon year's at Moorellolds Kye Hospital, London, under Bowman and. Crltchott, two at lhroat Hospital. London. soVbn as Honorary Surgeon Alboat Hospital, ei(iht yoirß at-Byo Bar, Throat a«d Cliost Infirmary, Melbourne. Adjusts Spec tnclos to Sight. Consulting Roomß Quoon-st (opposito Shortlandstreot) Auckland. ~ gX _A^ORANGI. LINOLEUM For Halls and Dining- INOLEUM rooms LINOLEUM For Churches nnd Class- INOLEUM rooms LINOLEUM For Banks and OfEcos INOLEUM NEW STYLES OF DESIGNS. PRICES LOWER THAN FORMER QUOTATIONS. t. & a. c oOKB> FURNITURE AND CARPET WARE HOUSE, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY-STREETS



Hakd Times. —People in Auckland just now complain that timeß are bad, and how to live is a problem they know not how to solve. Those who talk in this fashion, if thoy be traders, are of tho old school, who chareo exorbitant prices for their f?oodB, out of which they make largo profits when thoy sell them. If they be consumers, thoy waste their resources by pur chasing at those stores whera the retailers charge excessive prices. Tho following may be useful to Large Consumers and others, Prime Canter bury Bacon, 6d to B<i; Good Local Bacon, from 3d; Chee3e, 3d and id ; Prime Factory, 6d; Salt Butter, Id; Beat Fresh Butter, Bdj Potatoes, 30Vbs for Is; Currants and Rsißins, lid: 601bs flour Guaranteed, 4a Pd; 26 Oatmeal, 2s 6d; Hobart aid other Jams, 61 per tin, 6s 6d par doz; White Clover Honey lib tins, 2 tiDs for lod: Honey in Bulk, 3d per lb; Treacle, 2d per lb: Boat Crystal Sugar, 3d; Good Yellow, 2d; and 100 Lines In Groceries Equally as Cheap. All Purchasers Bharo in Profits first Wednesday in each month, Ka'on's Co-Operative Stores, Hob eonstroet.— [Advt ] 3s sheet-music, only slightly soiled, Id oaoh, at Damplor's, Hobaon street.—[Advt.] Sewing-niachineß repaired, needles and flttings for all maohines.—Chambers's Machine Depot, 20, Queen-Btreet.-lAdyt.]