COMING EVENTS.

Meetings. &c To-night. Opora House-Diorama of Scotland, 8. Marknt Square—lnternational (^ircun, 8. Theatre Koyal Tha Faust Knmliy and Fryor'e CLrcm Company. 8. Pnnimnhi Cr.or.-J Rooiety'd ronoert 8. )- : , a .j,.-' Hull Hun.'; r.f uoiw KinirwHuiary jj r il' :\-,t'.\ lii ,::■■'!.,!■.:■! At'cMfiiiii Vfturans AlVenuicTlftll AiaLodgo, 7 30. MuseU.n Buih^n^d—Auokland Instltnto, S. Bootmakers' Union, 7.30.

Approaching Meetings, &o.

V.M.C.A. Roomu—Addrc3B by Mr F.Battley— To-morrow night* PittstrootWealcyanßOirco-Tomorrownlght Forestora1 Annlvoruarr Ball — Tomorrow night St. Loon's Circu3—About Wednesday next. Sooloty for Prevention of Craelty to Animals- Wednesday n*x^ Chamber of Commorce, Quartorly Meeting- Thursday next.

Auotlon Sales To-morrow.

B. Tonks and Co.—Oilmen's Btoreß, 11 a.m. Gabriel Lewis—Boot Uppers, &c, 11 a.m. Samuol Coohrano and Son-Furniture, 11a.m. Vaile and Bradloy—Waikato Potatoos. 11 a.m. Huntor and Nolan—Junotion Yardß, Fat Cattle, lpm. E. and A. Isaacs—Bedsteads and Chairs, 11. R. Arthur-Furnitnre, 11.

Chief Post-Office Auckland.

Mails will close as under :—

Thib Day. For Giaborno and Nnpior, por Suva, at i p.m. For Tauranga and Opotlki, por Claoaman, at

i p.m. For Russoll, Kawakawa, Herd's Point, Wan t?aroi and Mongonui, por Glenelg, at 5 p.m. For Thames, par Kntorprlso, at 5.30 p.m.

Tuesday, Ootober 0.

For Mangawal and Kalwaka. per Ruby, at C

a.m. For New Plymouth and Southorn Ports, per Kotorua, at 6 a m. For Walwera, Kawan, Omaha, and Matakana, por Rose Caaoy, at 10 a.m. For Thamea, por Rotomahana, at 11.30 a.m. For Greymouth per Mahlnapua, at 3 p.m. For Whangarol Heads, Parua, Walpu. Wha ngarel, Kamp, and Mangapal, per Waitaki, at S p.m. Wednesday, October 7. For Waitara. etc.. por Oroti, at 1 p.m. For Corofliandel. pur Coromandol, at 11.30 a.m. For Greymouth, per Herald, at 3 p.ra. Per Kotomahana as follows :— For India. China. Japan. Medltcranean Forts, and Continent or Europe, at 3 p.m. For Kussoll, Kawakawa, Australian Colonies and (Jnltod Kingdom, via Suez and Brindisi. or Naples (per Orier.t steamer), for letters, &c. specially so prepaid ana ad dressed, at 4 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 3p m. Late lsttors for-Sydney and Melbourne only, at i. 20 p.m. Thursday, Ootober 8. For Glibomo. Napior, Southern ports, and Aus tralian Colonies, per To Anau, at 11 a.m. For money orders. reßistored letters, and news paperß, at 10 a.m. Lato letters till 1120 a.m. Tuesday, October 13. Per b.B. Zealandia aa follows !— For Navigator Islands, Sandwich Wanda, Onitod States of imorica, Canada, Britishl OoTumhia. Central stnd South Amorlea, and British acd Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.ia For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. Money orders. 10.SO a.m. Registered letters and aewßpaporo. at 11.30 am. Late letters, bearing an astro fee of dU penco In addition to the postage, will be reoelved hy the Mall At&nt on board the steamer up to the time of sailing, Thla mall will >>c dun In London on Friday, November 20,1885 Signed) 9. B. BIS 3, Chief Postmaster. Cblef POBi-oifico. Auokland,

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Auokijihd—This afternoon, 4.13; to-morrow Burning, 5 9. Mahukau llkaum-Tlils ovomn&f, r.23; to morrow morning, 7.49. Kaipjk* HB.uw — This cvenitg. 8.23; to morrow mornini;, 8.J9. BtrasffiT.—Tula evening, 0.2. Sunrise.—Tomorrow niornin?. 5.33. Moon's AOR.-New Moon, Bth, 7.10 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

BATURDAY EVBSrKO. Clansman, s.s., Farquhar, from"VVhttngaroi YESTERDAY. Rowena, s.s., Amodeo, f tori Great Barrier TODAY. Rotomahana s.s. Carey, from tho South

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY. Nerbuada, ship. Calder, for Calcutta

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandel. from Coromandel,today,sp.m. Rotomahana, from Thames, to-day. 101 p.m. KnterpriDe, from Thames, to morrow, 10 30 p.m. Micgrcgor from Wliangarei. this ovenmß Waitaki from VVliHnyarei, this eve Ding Mahinapua, from southorn ports. Tuesday Herald, from Lytteiton, Tnejday Ta Anau, from Syrinoy. Wednesday Arawat*. from Fiji, Wednesday Janet Niooll, frowi Homh Sea Inlands, 6th inst. City of Sydney, from San Francisco, 17th inst. Aorangl, from London, October. Aia»a, from London, via Southern ports,

OotDbor lonic, from Plymouth. November Tongariro, from London, via Southern ports,

airly {For projooted departures soo shipping ad vertisements and mall notices.]

IMPORTS.

Per Rotomahana-60 bags salt, i 5 sacks oMoss, 25 sacka malt, 65 bales woolsacks, 100 drums oil, 1,320 halt-chests and 74 pktis tea, 10CI cases blttors, 12t bags bark, 532 CUM 9 fruit, 110 cases jam. 22 hhds ale. lfO cases saraapanlla, 2 boxes trnld, 31 pkgs beef. 5-0 sacks wheat, 16 cuses Klass, 60 ua^es giasei ale, 301 sheep.

Iswabds Coastwise:.—Nellie, from Whanjra ooua, with 30,000 ft timber; Progress, from Whangapoua, with Sff.OMfc timber; Lizette, tfroni Thames, with 20,030 ft timber. 1 engine; Kauri, from Waiara. with 21 logs; Vixen, from Mahurangi, with 10,000 ft timber.

The ship Nerbndda sailed for Calcutta early this morniog.

The barque Freetrader left Lyttelton for this import on Saturday last. *The schooner Aurora is expected to arrive here about tho end of tho prosont wcok, with island produce.

The schooner Pelican and ketoh Recamlaleft Lyttelton for Kaipara yesterday. The b.b. Claneman arrived from WhangArei on Saturday evening with the following pafl lengerai-Mcsßre Witt, Nolan. LongdilL Pair barn, Smythe, Gordon Whitelaw, Campbell (2) Mathers. BaylUs, Clarkson, Mr aad Mrs Brom bent Octwabds, Coastwisb. — Wear for Taka trana; Nellie aad Progress, for Whangapoua; Kauri, for Port Chalmers; Vixen, for Russell. The following vessels havo entered out at tho Customs :-31r John Franklin, sohr., McDonald, for Kaipara: Clansman, bngantlno, Robinson, for Brisbane, via Thames. "The b.s. Suva was alongside of the brig Nep tane this mo.-ning receiving coal. Bhd leaves for Soutliorn torts at 5 p.m. to-day.

The s 9. Argyle, whion left for Groat Barrier on Saturday morning, met with a slight accident to her machinery, and returned to port at 3.30 njn. The sa. Rowena took up the trip in her ■stead mada the ÜBual calls at the Island, and returned here o'a Sunday morning.

Tho schooner Kenilworth had a stormy trip Bouth. She left Whanuaroa on the 3rd Septom bor and rounded tho Kaat Oape on the 13th for .tho'third time. She had nothing but southerly winds for 15 days. She put in to Napier to fill nn water tanks. On the 25th, while 60 miles ENB of Cape Pallisei. she pick6d up a loadlDg beaoon belonging to some harbour, and arrived .at Pott Chalmers on the 29th ult.

THE ROTOMAHANA.

The s.s. Hotomahana, from Melbourne, via Hobart and Sonthem ports, arrived hero at 1 nm to-day. Passengers:-From Melbourne: Mr Somervail. From Hobart: Mr and Mrs H. Gray From Dunedin. ex Arawa, from London: Key. Mr and Mrs Auffray and son, Mr and Mrs DUworth Mr and Mrs Scott, Mr and Mrs Crosthwalto, Mr an* Mrs Trotter and family. Mr and Mrs Williams and family. Mr and Mrs Fiolding. Mr and Mrs MeKenzie and child, Mrs Home, Misses Bews, Messrs Jo Jay, J. J. Holland, W. G. Aider. S. Pllmloy. H. L. Box, Haws. G. R. Heath. J. H. Powor, J. Hamilton, A Muir. From Coast: Mr and Mrs Lodder, Mr and Mrs Chapman. Mr and Mra Brown, family. Dc and Mrs Grabham, Mr and Mrs Hill. Mrs K. Good, Misßes Teaßdale. Macdonud, James, Messrs J. U. SmolUe. Marriott, H. H. Dryedale. C. H. btroet. W. V Brown, H. P. W«hb, WUlook, BoeweU, A»hton. C. Allan, Williams, Batger, Kelson. G. H. Johnson, O'Brien. Evans, Harris. White, J. Barlow. Coote, Bawteli, G. Fraser, J. K. Macdonald, Smith, and 80 steerage. The Rotomahana left the BW at 6.15 p.m. on the 28tn; Port Chalmers at 1 p.m. on 30th ult., called at Lytteltoß on Ist inst, Wellington 2nd; Napier, 3rd- and Poverty Bay on 4th, leaving latter roacstead at 0.40 p.m.; passed the East Cape at 6.40 p.m., and Cape Oolville at 9.30 a.m. on 6th, arrivW in Auckland at 1 p.m. Experienced strong N. winds from Hobart to Bluff, and a fierce B.W. gale bot ween Lyttelton and Welling ton, brisk W. winds from Glsborne to Auckland, remainder of passage light winds and fine weather,

A MISSING SCHOONER.

[BT TBLWSBAPH.—PBEBB ASSOCIATION.]

Wellington, Sunday. There Is some anxiety f olt [or the safety of the schooner Awaroa, which lelt Wanganul (or Nelson ten daya ago with a cargo of cattle. Captain Gibbona, of the steamer Waverley, whioh arrived here yesterday, reports that he made searoh In the neighbourhood of the Sounds, bat could find no trace of her. He states that it was Intended to send the steamer Lady Barclay to JPort Underwood in search of the missing vessel, but that had not been done when he left, owing to very boisterous weather. After the Awaroa left Wanganul very severe •weather was experienced In Cook's Straits, and it ia feared that some mishap has happened. She is owned by Mr J. C. Ross, of Nelson, and was under the command of Capt. J, Curron.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARMVAL. KotoTua, s.b., Neville, from the South

DEPARTURES. §.ttt. fl|i. 8.8., Norbnry, for Waltara ualrlooh, c.8., JlcAxthu^, for WfliteTfi

The ss. Staffa loft for Waitara yesterday morning, with 20 tons cargo.

The Northern Co.'s c.p. Gairloch loft for Waitara at 1 o'clock today, with a neneral catßO and a number of paesongers.

The s B. Rotorua arrivoJ from Southern ports at 7IS am yestCTdHj-, with the follow ing DHsienKi'rx: - Mi.-wet. Cottier, Hosklng, M.'Ar'ivv, MiiEdames McKlwain, Hooljer. -iimon? \te>-Hr.- Barrett Jncohs. To Waru, \lrey Tyie, w oil-1, Duncan, Parish, Symons ,'« Kcvoe, Hooker. McKlwain. Kov. J. A. Torranno, one native, nnd . pvt n steerane. She ie.ivi>9 Bg«in for thu South at eight o'clock to morrow morning.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Ltttklton, Sunday.—Sailed: City of Canton, barque, for Portland.

Port Chatmers, Sunday .-Sailed: Bay oJ Naples, ship, for Diamond Harbour.

Melbourne. Octobor 3. — The Tarawora arrived bore tills morning from Bluff.

London. October 2.-Arrived: Potosi, from Melbourno (August 21). The Talnui. from Lyttelton on August 22, arrived at Pl>mcuth thiß morning. Hei1 cargo of frozen meat is in good condition. October 3.—Arrived: X.M.S. Paramatta, from Melbourno. ADEL4IDK, this day.—The Mosßagories Mari time SB. Yarra arrived yesterday from Mar soilles, via Mauritius.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, this day. Mr R. Arthur's weekly rsport:—A fair amount of business has been done in all de partments. Potatoes have not boon in such good demand, but low on hand, prices have a downward tondenoy. Onions: But fow to hand, for thoeo the price is abovo that which buyers are prepared to givo. Bacon of good quality hasi moved off fairly well. Cnepso: Slower of sale, a foir demand for good quality. Butter ; No good quality to hand, infotior but little worth. Land property has been in good Inquiry. Furniture has movod off in lurgo quantities, good prices at auction and private sales, iraday: Market day salo of poultry, pro duco. &c, at mart. A largo numbor present. For Jioullry, smart competition and high prices, •roduoo wao in fair demand. Hobart apples, cookew, difficult to 6011 at any price; des sert in demand; fowls, 2s Id to 3s: Spanish, is • langshans, ss: black Hamburgs, Is; ducks, 2* Id to 2b lOd; geese. 3a 3d; turkovs. Us to 8s; pigeons. Is 8d; small pigs, oa to 15a; potatoes, 2s to 4s lid; new potatoes, ljd to 2d perlb; pumpkin?, 8»; cabboge. is 6a to 2a 6d: onions, 2Jd; wheat, 33; oats. 2s 6d ; maize, Ss Id per Dushol; aharpa. 5s 6d por lOJlbs; bran, 63 sack: flour, £5 to £11 10s; bieoults, <t}d to Od; chaff, 2s to 2s Od per sack; applos. 5a to 7a 9d per case; lemone. 8d to Is 8d per dozon; bacon and hams. 61d to BJd; chooao. UA to tkl; butter. M; tea. 18s to 24s por box; sugar, 3Jd to 3Jd; boiled lollies JJd; confectionery, 6Jd.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

THE GENERAL ELECTIONS IN ENGLAND.

THE CONSERVATIVE PLATFORM.

Aftaira In Ireland.

(SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

London, Octobor 1. Lord George Hamilton, First Lord of tho Admiralty, in an election address, states that the first plank of their policy will be to improve existing institutions, and the second that of closor relation with tho colonies. Mr Chamberlain has hauled down the flag regarding his proposals, and has now minimised the conditions upon which ho will enter ft Liboral Cabinet. He has given way on tho question of labour er's allotments, in ordor to conciliate Mr Gladstone and Mr I.ofevro,

Lord Churchill is in Dublin endeavouring to influonco tho Land Leaguers to minimiso boycotting. Mr Davitt is resisting Arch bishop Walsh, of Dublin, who is endeavour ing to control tho convention of Nation alists.

(rkuter's cablegram),

Extension of Victorian Railways

Melbourne, thia day. — The Hon. Mr Service will shortly ask Parliament to authorise a loan of £2,000,000 odd to be applied to the construction of railways in Victoria.

A Wreulc Explained.

Tho Government steamer dospatch which

was sent to survey tho locality of tho wreck of tho steamer, Gulf of Carpontana, has discovered the sunken rock which tho voasol struck. It lies at a depth of ilf toon feet below high water mark.

THE EASTERN QUESTION.

Designs of Austria and Russia.

Tho Partition of Tarkoy Arranged.

(SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

London, October 4,

Alsakoff avors that Austria and Russia have arranged to replace Prince Aloxander in the spring by a Russian vassal, whilo Russia will absorb Roumelia, Austria at tho samo time annexing Bosnia and Horzego

Princo Alexander will endeavour to fore stall this plot. Russia insists on his deposi tion, or for compensation in tho form of tho command of tho Bosphorus.

Germany is favourable to his deposition, whilo England opposes it. Tho relations botwoen Austria and Russia (?) are

strained,

THE ARAWA FOR AUCKLAND

(BY TKLKGBAPH—WtKSS ASSOCIATION.)

Port Chalmers, this day. Sailed : Arawa, at 11.30 a.m for Lyttolton. Her draught ia 23 teot G inches. Her cargo for London, from this port, ombracos 500 bales of wool and skins, 100 tank? tf tallow, 2,500 cases moats, 1,500 sacks Hour, and 1.580 carcases mutton. A number of nonUnion men accompaniod hor to dis charge and load her at northern ports.

Notices to Correspondents.

W. 8.. Mount Eden.—You mußt be verdant if you believe all you redd in tho advertisements of patont medicines. It would bo a mere waste of space to open up a correspondonco on such a subject, and a universal journnllstio rule re quires that replica to advertißomont9 shall bo Inserted in tho advertising columns.

Births.

CROSS.—On Octobor 5, at her residence, Bel mont House, Nelson Btreot. tho wife of J. R. Cross of A ton.

SLOANK.—On Octobnr 2, at Marino Parade. Ponsonby, Mrs \V. Sloano of twin sons. TALBOT.—On Soptomhor 30, at Brighton, tho wife of D. K. Talbot of a daus liter. WALKER.—On Ootober 1, at Mount Roskill Road, the wife of Huraco Wa'.kor of a daughter.

Marriages.

SOMERVILLE-WHITTAKER.-On Ootobor 5 at the rosldpnoo of R. eomorvillo. Ksq.. North Shore, by tho Rev. W. O. Parsonson J. Somerv'llo, Gisborne, to Magau Whit taker, North Bhord.

Deaths.

CLEMETT.-On Ootobcr 4, at Oliaupo (sud denly), the wife of A. D. Clomett; aged 25 j-esi-a, SIMPKIN.-On Ootobor J, at hor resldonco. Newton Rotd, Mary, the beloved wife of JumesSimpkin.and eldest daughtorof Kd ward and Margaret Hall, ot Penroso; aged 41 years. The funeral will leave her late residence to morrow (Tuesday), at 3 p.m. Frionds aro respectfully lnvltod to attend. WHEELER.-On October 5. at hor parents' res> donee, QundrT-stroet. Newton, Julia Ellon, tlilrd and beloved daughter of Jamos and Ann

Wheoler ; bro<l 17 years. The funeral will leave her parents residence to-morrow (Tuesday), dt3p.ni. Friends please aooept this Invitation.

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

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1885.

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

The City Council has at last turned its attention to the management, of the Market. For some time past stall holders havo complained bitterly that in consequence of the noisy crowds round the thumping machines and the weighing-chairs, combined with the racket of the shooting galleries, there has been a steady and alarming decline in the respectable traffic through the Market on Saturday night. The fact is patent to any casual observer. At one time it was difficult to press one's way through the Market on Saturday night, whereas now there is, for the stall holders, all too much room in the aisles. The closing of many stalls also renders the building gloomy and un attractive to bona fide purchasers. That this result has followed from the system of ieasing to the highest bidder and appointing the lessee Market Inspector should not occasion much surprise. The lessee having taken the building at a very high figure, is chiefly anxious to recoup to himself his rental, and in the last year of his tenancy it would be a matter of indifference to him whether his letting were such as to ultimately damage the legitimate business of the Market. Gathering into his net fishes of all shapes, sizes, and colours, the lessee this year has made a cash loss of some and although stall-holders allege that this is owing to the driving out of good tenants by high rents, we are bound to assume that the lessee, being pecuniarily interested and having experience, has, from a financial point of view, done his best to make the building pay. The fact is, however, that the Market is a failure, and will probably remain so to the end of the chapter. Jt pays interest on the outlay incurred by the Council, but still the land could have been leased to better advantage. The experience of Auckland withits MarketHouseisnot exceptional; the same thing is true of the new markets all over the colonies. Business

is dono in a different way in the colonies from the system which has given rise to the ancient market - places and fairs in Eng land; and in the Home Country nothing is more difficult than for a municipality to establish a new market place. All that the Auckland Market place amounts to is the location in the midst of the city of a number of very small shops, doing business on a little stock, and occupying a site which, it leased in the ordinary way, would be taken up for first-class stores. If the Council had in the beginning laid off the land so that an open paved square, surrounded by first-class shops, would have been available for country producers to draw up their carts and erect stalls on certain market days, the Market - place would probably, ere this, have been a market in something more than name. Auctioneers would have gone there and conducted sales on the appointed days, and much of the business which has been crowded at some inconvenience into their marts might have been bcttt r p.rformed at the place reserved. The Auckland markets .now are not to be found on the City Market Reserve, but in the commodious sale-rooms and pro duce stores erected by private enter prise. However, it is idle to fight again the battle of market plans at this late date. No one would seriously think of pulling down the great galvanized iron erection and beginning again de novo. The Council must accept the building as an accomplished fact, and frame regulations that will turn it to the best account. It is beyond doubt that even such public favour as the Market-place possessed is on the wane, and that a change must be made lest the last stages of the institution become worse than the first. The motion adopted by the Council at its last meet ing in favour of leasing the stalls separately for the term of one yeir only may not achieve much, but it is an experiment worth trying. It brings the manage ment back direct to the municipal officers, and is an exact reversal of the proposal made with respect to the abat toirs. It must be admitted that public faith in the business capacity of the Council is not very strong, and the direct leasing of stalls was tried many years ago with poor success. Never theless, a change being imperative, we do not know that the Council can do anything more, or anything bettor, than to ofler the stalls at the highest current rates, with a guarantee that the business of the Market will in future be con ducted solely in the interests of the stall-holders, and to serve, as far as pro ducers and the public will co-operate, the legitimate purposes of a market place.

Tlio political crisis, in Now Soulli Wales has culminated in the resignation of tlio Premier, Sir Alexander Stuart. Tlio Ministry in to bo reconstructed under his colleague, Mr Dibb*, (Colonial Treasurer. Sir Alexander Stuart's hoalth has for along time past prevented him from bearing (lie hoftvy mental strain which fulls to tho lot of a Primo Minister in times of political tension and tlio proximiiy of a funeral election line proliably rendered it dcirablo that tho party strugglo should take plnco undor another leader.

Tlioro has boon n good market nil Uio morning for Cumbrian and somo ether Btocks. Cambriaa have been sold at .'Ms and thoro wore buyer? at 33a (id, and sellers at 355. Further hauls of spocimen.i nro ox pectod daily, and a very handsomo dividend is expoctod soon. Devon." wire quoted : buvors, 3s (id, and roller." If. Kenihvorths wanted nt '2--, and very fow Pollors. Vory litllo doing in other stocks. Tlio monoy mnrkot U tight, which affects operations,

Ie is rumoured that tho Insurance Com panion in tend rewarding Sergeant MeMuhou, Conetublo Hanson, Lamb, and O'BrioTi, and Mr Hammond for saving the Cosmopolitan Hotel from destruction by tiro on Sunday morning. Had it not been for tho prompt re ion of thoso men, much damage would have boon dono beforn tho i'iro Brigade arrived.

Tho following tenders wero received by mo, on Saturday lust, at J. Byrnes, Grocery Store, Kyber l'a.s ltoid, for the erection of 2 villas in Newton Ko.id, for Mr J. J. Odium:- Richaul Lynaa, Co.jO ; Clayton, £545 17s lid ; Smith and Company. £516; Chithom, £49S 10s j Verney, £487 ; Mofl'itr, .CISC; Aldor ton, £4SO; K. Porter, £4SO ; Ward and Monzias, £473 ; Snkey and Syme, £45S : Oxotiham, £457; Tnylorand Mi'tehul, t'44o ; K. Oilman, £440 : Proborr, £-133 ; ;Chiw. Lavor (accopted), £410.

A man named Charloa Soiiorll was arrested this afternoon by DotGCtivo Jonos, on tho cliargo of tho larceny of a quantity of copper, valued £20, from tlio foundry of Messrs Frasor & Tinnio, Stancly-strcet, on tho 26th of Septembor. Ho will appear in duck to-morrow morning.

The steamer Kotomahuna which arrived from Molbournoviatho South tbisaftornoon, loft two camels and some sundries belonging to St. Leona Circus, tho balance boinu' on the p.p. To Annu due to arrive hero from Sydney on \Vodno.»diy.

An amußing thing camo out at the l'olico Court today. An old constabulary man was ordered to pay for tho damugo which ho had caused to a constablo's trouporp, and before leaving tho dock, he asked if ho might have tho trousers for which ho had to pay. fie assigned as his reason for tho request that it was an old capor of police mon to take these things homo, and trot thorn out again next time they were assault ing. The innitiatod appeared to bo in tensely interested in this pocrot mothod of augmenting a constablo's incomo iinpartod to them by ono who had been bohind tho scenes.

Tho schoonor Colonist had a bit of bod luck outside Manukau Heads last Friday. Sho was head reaching, when a heavy sea struck her, carrying away tho bowsprit. Strangely enough, vory little other damage was done. Fortunately, tho vessel had a fair wind back to the Manukau, and sho ran in without any further mishap. Captain Bailoy was in town yosterday.

A meeting of tho Hunt Club took place on Saturday at Papatoitoi, it being tho cluse of the sonson, and a farewell'to Mr W. MoLaughlin, who is about to pay a visit to England. All members were present, and also a largo number of friends, notwithstand ing tho vory inclement stato of (ho weather which prevailed until 3 p.m. Aftor that, there was a very good drag for throe miles, and somo flport was obtained in chasing tho haro.

Yesterday afternoon Rev. J. S. Hill lectured at tho V.M.C.A. Rooms on tho subjoct "IsLifo Worth Living." Queetions wero put by Mr W. Cooper and " lvo,'! and woto ans-vored satisfactorily.

Tho Grand International Circus was again well attended on Saturday ovoning, an interesting programmo being gone through. This evening an ontire change of prograrnmo is promised.

Yesterday the anniversary services of tho Pitt-street VVosloyan (Jhurch look placo, and wero each largoly attended. In the morning tho Kov. K. Bavin preached from Romans, 12th chapter, and Ist vorso, "1 beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living pacritiee, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service" A juvenile missionary meeting was hold in the church in tho afternoon,when thesame gentle man delivered an address on Home Mission work. In tho evening, the Rev.O. Worboys preached from St. John's Gospol, Bth chap , 12th verse, "Then spake Jesus again unto them saying, 'I am the light of the world, and he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have tho light of life.'" A collection was taken during each service, which amounted to £25 13s 4d. On Tues day evening the soiree will take place, when the following addresses will be delivered:—" Rev. A. J. Smith, on " Evangelistic Services ;" Rev. J. S. Hill, on "Joy Bella : tho Bright Side of a Christian's Life ;" Mr W. H. Smith, on " Our New Mission ;" Rev. H. Bull, on "Evangelism." Half of the proceeds of the services are to be devoted to the Free man's Bay Mission. It was announced that next Sunday the memorial sermon of the late Earl Shafteabury would be preached.

Mrs^ Auffrey (Miss Edith O'Gorman) known as "Tho Escaped Nun," who in tends giving a course of lectures here, arrivod with her husband by tho Rotoma haua to-day.

Yesterday tho Rev. J. Robertson notified tho worshippora of Boro*ford -street Con gregational Church that aftor next Sunday tho evening eerviccH would cotninonce at 7 o'clock,and bo continued at that hour during the summer months.

Constable McDonnell,of tho water police, who recently went to Dunedin in charge of a prisoner nainod Jackson, previously arrested on a charge of embozzlement, re turned here by the s.s. Suva on Saturday, and resumed duties yostorday. Constable Borryman, who also arrived here by the Suvu, was formerly connected with tho A.C. force in Wellington. Ho has been transferred to the constabulary, and leaves for Opotiki this evening.

Tho wrestling competition botween Math eaon and Pagan takes place in tho Lome stroot Hall to-night. In addition, thoro will be a boxing match for tho Amateur Championship of Auckland, for which tho following entries have boon rocoived : — K. Sandall, J. Kirby, J. Ilarvoy, R. Sto phonson, R. E. AiJams, and McEnoany. Tho drawing for places will tako place this afternoon. Ono of the competitors is a pupil of i'rofossor Carrollo, and another of Larry Foloy, tho wollknown Sydnoy boxer

Tho Tramway Company are ovidontly de termined that the public shall not say that their purchase of tho West End 'busses haa given ths suburbs a worse service than they had before. Tho now time-table, which ia now in forco, provides for two cars at half hour intervals between seven and eighty o'clock in tho morning, a fifteen minute service from eight to ton o'clock, a ton minute service from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m., and a car nearly ovory livo minutes between 0 and 0.30 to carry pooplo home from business. Aftor7 o'clock, nofewer than fourteen cars leave town for i'onsonby. Thoso figures rolato to the tramway services alono. In addition, 'bujos leave tho Union Bank and Three Lamps every half-hour, viz., live minutes after the hour, and fivo minutes aftor tho half-hour, at each end via tho Cullogo lioiid route. It remains to bo proved whether this frequency of communication is warranted by tho traffic but tho Company deserve credit for making tho oxporiment. Tho salo of tickets bus been made uniform with the singlo faro namoly 3d por journey.

A monster shark lias boon captured at the Wmlo, on tho bench frontage of Mr Dacre's proporty. A man known oh "Ger man Bill " states that ho saw tho brute go ashore about a week ago. Finding himsolf in shallow water with his sharksbip mad) a violent strug^lo to escapo, but tho ro ceiling tidu loft him fust aground, and aftor a terrible Btrugßlo he ex pired. A post mortem (superficial) ex amination showed Ihh dimensions to bo:— length, ,'iO foot 3 inches ; girth at thickost portion, 1G feet ; widtli of mouth, 1 foot ; tail from ono tip to tho othor, S leot. This truly gigantic specimen it is purposed to bring to Auckland for exhibition, but it i." feared that tho llesh will bo too " high "Jot others that Maori tastes and that tho projoct will havo to bo abandoned.

An interesting children's sorvico was hcH yesterday afternoon at thoEpiphnny Church, and a Scriptural address delivered. The .selected hymns woro most oll'octively sung by tho young puoplc, under tho direction of Mr V. A. Clnike, Miss I'ulmau presiding at the harmonium. Dr. O'Cullagluin, who has been in ill-health for some weoks, resumed his duties in his church, which was crowded lust night by listoncra.

Mr R. C. Can- (B. Tonkd & Co), who md with a bugtfy accidont nomo time ago, wai out again i< :■ tho first timo to day.

Wo arc requested to draw attontion to two altoralions in the specification of a marino boiler cxliibitod at tho Public Works Otlico. Tho diamotor of the shell is altered to 12 foot, and thocliuioo ro delivery now reads : " Tlio boilor shall be delivered free along.-ido tho steainor for which it is required within nine months, etc." ]t is notified by advortisomont that tolegraphie tenders will bo received under tho usual conditions. A disturbance was. caused a littlo before 3 o'clock on Saturday in Lornc-streot by a woman of unsound mind. She w;is being conveyed to tho Avondalo Aoylum, in company with another lunatic, in v cab, un lor tho charge of Constable Carroll, Tho vehicle had not proceeded fur when the woman began to scream, and nearly succeeded in escaping from tho cab, A crowd quickly gathered to poo what was the mattor, and tho woman kept calling out that she was going to bo lulled, and that they would nover soo hor faco again. Con stablo Koenoy was quickly in attendance, and seeing tho unpleasant position of Car roll, in charge of two lunatics, ono of whom was violent, he at onco entered the cab and accompanied tho lunatics to their deslinn tion.

Our readers are reminded of tho Hand of Hops Union prize contest f»:' music and elocution, which commences this evening in the ITorentors1 Hall, Newton. The programme fur tho first evening embraces voad and instrimiuntul music for competitors over 12 anJ under 10, and over lti and under 21, and reciting by members under 112, This latter will form a great feature in the contc.-t. Tho programme each evening will form an excellent entertain niont and complete tho contest in tho class commenced.

Wo uiuierstand that, (ho bnzaar to aid ii riiising money for tho cnlargoinont of

Tlnmas's Church will probably bo hold towards the end of November. A number of article! are in band, ami it is hopodthat nil friends will mukfi an effort to be ready by tho time named. It. isto be romombered that tho parish of St. Thoinns has no wealths" residents, a? other parishes have. There should bo what, the French ell a "solidarity" in tho dioceso of Auckland— the abundance of ono parish ministering to the need of another. Ho it should bo--so, let us hope, it will.

A vory successful rehearsal of "Trial by

Jury,' iva< held in Mi-s Colo's school-room, behind tlio Supremo Court. Mr Hodcliff, in the absonco of Jujgo BVnton atKaiparn, conducted, Tho leading parts have all been well allotted,ami tho chorus contains many exrollunt voices, so that a lirst class performance may bo anticipated.

Tho Saturday evening entertainments at tlio Sailors' Krst continuo to draw largo audiences from amongst those occupied on vessels in port Tho lat-t, entu'taintnont was given by tho Sir Henry Havolock Lodge of (iooil Templars, and included a capital programme. Mr 1). (Joldio pro sided, and tho Roy, A. 3, Smith gave an intoroeting address.

An exceedingly interesting collection of auriferous specimens mado by Mr T. Wool lams, of Coromandel, and intondod for tho Indian and Colonial Exhibition, has been on view at tho Wardon's oilico at Thames. Tho collection comprises mementos of many of tho rich patches workod in tho Coromandel district, and although tho stones ava not more than a dozen in number, thoy nro ap proximately valued at £50. Thoro aro two rich pieces from the Union Beach mine, another found on tho foreshore opposito tlio Union Beach, two from tho Bismarck (con taining a considerable proportion of silver, as well afi gold), besides specimens from the Tokatca, Royal Oak (two curious deposits of gold in burnt pipo-clay and an uncommon porous rock), tho Littlo Wonder, and a surface stono found in the neighbourhood of Driving Creek.

Tho udjournod meeting (annual) of tho Auckland Athletic Club was held on Satur day overling at tho United Servico Hotel, Mr Thomas Honderson, junior, in tho chair, Tho attendance was largo. Tho roport was road and confirmod. Tho balance sheet showed receipts £137 lGs 2d, oxpondituro £91 'Is lid, leaving h balances of £43 lie 3d. Tho following gontlomen wore elected oflico-bo.irera for tho current year: — presi dent, tho Mayor, Mr VV. R. Wnddol (re eloctcd) ; Vice-President MrT. Hondorsrm, jun. (ro elected) ; Hon. Secretary, Mr 11. 11. Hayr(ro-oloetcd); Hon. Treasurer, Mr James M. ISiubin (roolcctccl). Committoo: Messrs K. Biggs, H. H. Davy, A. H. Cotter, W. Gardiner, J. Matheson, J. A. Cooper, G. A. Orchard, C. Chapman, A. M. Boalo, J. Hulyday, jun. It was proposed to have two athletic mooting? in the months of March and December of each year. A vote of thanks to the Chairman closod the proceed ings.

It is gratifying to discover that those who are in need amongst us can so onsily find willing helpers as has been shown in an in staneo now brought under our notice The suddon decease of on Arch Hill retident.under very painful circumstances, which wo have already recorded, left his wife and family in dostitute circumstances. Indeed, they wero so unfortunate us to be without friends, iti the usual acceptation of tho term, until Mr L, J. Martin most gonorously took up their case, and pocured temporary relief from im mediate embarrassment. Owing to his re presentations, Messrs Dignan, Foley, and Armstrong, proprietors of tho Albert-street Coach Factory, providod, free of cost, a hearse and horses for tho burial which tock pace yesterday afternoon, the funeral being very largely attended by noighboura. Lieutenant Clifton, of tho Hobson Volunteer Company, also gave substantial relief to the destitute ones, as also did Mr J. Mahon, grocer, of tho Great North Road. To these gontlemen, and also to Mr Martin, the widow desires to express her sincere thanks for their support in her time of need.

The boxing match between Wilkinson and Matthews has been fixed to tako plaoo on Friday evening next in the Lome-street Hall. The stakes are £20 a Bide, and the gate money

Persons passing along the road leading past tho Drill-shed will no doubt have noticed a dangerous hole which has been worn in tho asphalt pavement. For some time this was allowed to exist unattended, to the danger of pedestrians. During the latter part of last week this spot has re ceived some attention, and as asphalt would not stand owing to the nature of the ground, it was decided to use flags, which has ac cordingly been done.

Tho leasehold allotments on the New North Road were not disposed of to day at Cochrano and Son's auction mart, Queen etroet, as advertised.

On Saturday afternoon a married woman named Sarah Dowson, about 50 years of ago, was brought to the Hospital suffering from n fracture of her left leg above the knee. It appears that she was standing on the kerb-stone at Milne and Choice's corner, Queen-street waiting for the tramcar. As soon as it came in sight sho hailed tho conduc'or, and at tho same moment slipped from the kerbstone. As she did not rise, Borne gentlemen went to her assistance, and it was soon seen that the leg was broken. She was at onco taken to her home in Ponsonby, but late on Saturday afternoon it was deemed advisable to remove her to tho Hospital. Tho unfortunate woman broko the sine leg about seven years ago, nt which timo she was attonded by Dr. Philson. This timo tho llouso Surgeon, Dr. Bond, attonded to tho patient and set tho injured limb.

Tho Sunday ovoning evangelistic sorvico at the Thoatro Royal was largely attended, Dr. Konderdino occupying the chair. Tho address was delivered by Roy. J. S. Hill, who mado special reference to the life and philanthropic labours of the late Lord Shaftesbury.

A man named James McGoch died at tho Hospital on Saturday, from injures rociovod about six weeks ago by falling down [tho stairs loading to a billiard-room in Queen street.

Strakor In: vno::iu.VATiON.—Wh > lift} n>t ,!Xi.iirn.'iiue.l v tort i-f malady when ull the fiu'iiiti'!- ». i.iii iii ivij:;llioii,a:ifl lnbwiur isabso'.u lely lime* iblel It 1- v coidition of noms mil t j -ii mid bruin tlu.t can only bo cured iiy tti« us) of thai in cbtiblo remedy, American Ua.'B Hop t;itt. is. Komi

Messrs E and A Isaacs will sell by auction tomorrow, on account of whom It may concern, Bundry packages of bent wood chairs, and bodotoads (damaged) ex Norbudda. lhero ■will ba no reserve.

The united annivorsary of tho sevoral Auckland Courts (f the Anclont Order of Corestors will he coobrated by a dinner and bull to-morrow evening in thoLorne-etrofltHull Dinner on tables at eovm. nnrt rtanelng at nine. A Hrat-c aaa Htrin^ band will bo In attendance. A grand display ia anticipated.

An at homo in connection with tho Sir IlmirV Ilavclock Lodgo, N.Z.0.G.T.. will be hold in their lodscroom, Alexandra streot. on Tiicadny, October (1, commencing ttt7 30 p m., in aid of thoLodo Libarary. A prizo presontod by Mr llirloy will bo piven to tbo best lady re citor durintr tho evening?. Gonuino rofresh'moDts will bo handed round, and parlour Rallies will also bn Indulged in. It is hoped tho hall will bo well illled, as tho price of admission ia small. being only (id.

Tho first entortainmont by mombors of tho Hums Club and Utorory Society will bo glveu in Ht. Jamift'a Hall on Wodnesdoy ovou fot? uoxt. His Worship tlio Mayor has kindly conßonted to take tho chair. Tho programme, which promises in loss than rwentv-four per formances, inoluoiDK tho chalrnmn'o addresfl, piauofortu eelections. duets, eloeu, pouniß on "Durns," several recitations all Bcotthh, from tlio works of Hurne, Leighton, and others, will b.i npcclolly interesting to Hcotia'a eona in this eiiy. Wo notico that tho Scotch boiiks havo boon seleoted from tho preduetiouß of Scotland's most approved sons writorn, and will naturally allbrd pleaauro to thooo who can hoartlly rolfSr ato tho words of Scott, "This Is my own, my natlvo land."

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.

A DETERMINED but unuccessful attomptwa 8 mndo tn break into Mr R. Kow's grocery establisnmont aomo time on Saturday or last night. When tho assistants arrived thU morning, thoy found that the catch of ono of tho locks wa broken, and hanging by a einglo screw. Tlio strain on tho other ecrows had been co great that thoy had broken. Thtro woro marks of a chisel or crow bar in between the two halves of the door. Mr Hew has two lock? on each of his doors, and this precaution fiustrated tho intentions of the would-be burglars, as tho second lock on tho door in question wa? very strong and withstood the strain. Jlrßow says ho can not understand tho motives of the nocturnal visitors, and goodhumouredly adds that if they had called in tho day timo and noticed tho remarkably low prices at which ho soils his goods, they would t.ot hayj thought it worth whilo to coaio at night to steal them. All hU money was put away as uauul in the safo on Saturday nigh*.

MINING NEWS.

(BY TKLWiHAFII- OWN COIWKSPONnENT.)

Thames, this day. Kkw Prince Imperial.—Tho winze on No. 1 lodo, beneath tho intermediate level, has been sunk within a few feet of the distance required for connecting with the drive advancing at No. o levol. The footwall portion of the reef maintains its kindly appoaran.ee, and bears very favourable mineral indications.

Hand ok FIUENIiSHir. —The eastward drive on Mariner's lodo at No. 4 levol has boon suspondod, and ft prospecting crosscut into tho banging-wall has just been started near the Now Prince Imperial boundary.

Moanataiam. — Williams, trjbutdr, is crushing a parcol of general stuff at tho Company'? battery, and an interim rotortiug mado on Saturday afternoon resulted in tho return of 138ozs gold.

Kuiundi Hnx—Jonkin (tributor) has crushed 3 tons for 1350zg gold, and Wilsou's crushing produced 100/.s (idwts.

TABLE TALK.

Stkady weather at last.

No dearth ot evening amusements. Criminal sessions all over the colony. Mow Zoaland frozen meat is fotching 4}d per 1b in London.

lion. Mr Stout is back in Wollington. Building operations and trade generally looking up.

Bad weather at Dunodin on Saturday last hindered tho colobration of the opening of tho cricketing and boating soaeon. Mr Van dor By], a member of tho Legis lative Council of Capo Colony, is about to m«ko a tour of tho world to enquire iuto agricultural matters. Ho will begin his inquiries in Australia, whero ho may bo ox pected in a short time.

Tho Rotomahana brought 2.0G0 packages tea ex Whampoa, and also 2 boxes gold, valued at £7,205 18s for the Bank of New Zealand,

Arama Karaka (Adam Clarko) a loyal Maori chief of the Kaipara District, died rccontly aged 75 years. Ho was married twice, but his fivo children all predeceased him.

It ia claimed that the farther from the Equator fruits aro grown the richer becomes thoir flavour. This is thought to be due to the prolonged daylight of the summer months in high latitudos.

Tho Maori pataka, or storehouse, at the M useum, will shortly be furnished,

A German newspaper assets that tho late Prince Fredrick Charles was shot dead by his wife.

Rev. Warlow Davies thinks that Sydney is not free from the forms of vice depicted in the •' Pall Mall" crusade.

Professor Kirk says the peach blight has diminished the food supply of the colony by several thousands of pounds, London wool market is steady, but in active

Mr Federli has erected Borne dwelling houses at the Hokian{»a special eettlement. New South Wales is now having a turn at the " political crisis " business. Complaints are rife re the management of the Brisbane Hospital. Salvationists intend opening stations at Newton, Tauranga, and Mongonui. Hon. Col. Brett thinks that Justicee of tho Peace who cannot sign their names, and respectable publicans are not " gentlemen. I Kov. "Warlow Davios, late of Auckland, and noNy of Sydney is delivering a serios of interesting lectures to young men, on " The Perils of city life, and how to meet them." His spebial topio recently was>— " Tho vice of impurity,1'

A HORRIBLE DEATH.

A WOMAN COOKED IN A BOILING

CAULDRON.

noTORU-V, this day. Late on Saturday nißht Mrs Seddon, o£ the Comet store here, rushed out of her beclroomjin her nightdress, An energetic search was made for her by Mr Seddon. Alarmed at not finding her, he called in the assistance of the police, who, aided by several residents, kept up an active search during the whole night without success. Early yesterday morning some natives lent a hand, and one of them reported seeing a quantity of fatty matter floating on the surface of a hot spring near Mrs Morrison's bath-house. Constabla Abrams procuring a long pole with a hook, succeeded, after several futile attempts, in hooking something which.on being hauled to the surface, left no dodbt as to what it was. The body presented a horrible sight being partly cooked. Both hands were clenched and full of cuticle torn from her breast in tho agony of death. Large pieces of flesh hung from her limbs. The whole body had lost a third of its original size. The unfortunate woman has shown symptoms of being a little queer lately. One of her sisters is an inmate- of a lunatic asylum. The inquest takes place this after noon. __^—

AN AUCKLAND PASSENGER DROWNED FROM THE MANAPOURI.

(IS? TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Blukk, this day. A steerage passenger from Melbourne by the Manapouri, named Mrs Whin, for Auck land, was missed on Thursday night at nine o'clock. She is supposed to have fallen

overboard,

BOAT ACCIDENT AT WHANGAREI.

Two Maoris Drowned,

(by telkoraph—own correspondent.)

WHANOABEI, this day. Thbee nativos named Ka Wate,Patu, and Maki (the latter otherwise known as John Williams) wero crossing tho Whangarei River in an open sailing-boat on Sunday, and whon near One Tree Point a sudden gust of wind capsized their craft. They clung to the boat until the aftornoon, whon Patu and Maki dropped off exhausted. Na Wate was rescued by John Aena (a native), who was passing in a cuttor, and sooing Na Wate's signal of distress, rescued him, and found tho body of Makl Tho other has not been recovored. Maki'a body was brought to Whangaroi this morning, and an inquosc will tako place this after noon, before Mr Bedlington, coroner.

SPORTING NEWS.

Tho Victory of Nordonfeldt in tho

Sydney Dorby.

Sydney papora to hand to-day show that Uralla was tho chosen one of tho Hon. J. Whito'a stable for the A..1.C. Dorby. Sho started first favourite, and had the as aistanco of Hales. Tho "Sydney Morn ing Herald," Jescribing tho race, says it will bo ever memorablo on ac count of tho extraordinary conduct of Ellis, who, after making all the running [on Nordonfelt, eil'octnally settled the prospects of Uralla by blocking her just as tho critical momont when sho had settled down to make hor run at tho homo turn. It was there that tho Derby was lost for tho favourite, and for a few strides it looked as though First Chester would win, but he had ex hausted himself by fighting with Kolso for the three-quarters ot a mile, and, after making one roally good run, ho melted away. Nordenfeldt ran him out at the turn, and had Mr Kolso's horeo finished second it is inoro tnan likely that a protest would have boon entered. Uralla came homo from the distance ot a terrible paco, but she had lost too much ground by having to go round tho other two for hor to bo able to get up, and sho suffered a three-quarters of a length defeat by Nordenfeidt, who kept up tho reputation of his illusions family by fighting out tho battle without flinching. Ellis rodo Nordenfoldt, and ho started with tho odds of 5 to 1 against him. Nordonfoldt's victory was a genuine windfall for the ring, who netted heavy gains by the downfall of Uralla and First C'heßter, who carried alotof money between them. Had a totalizator boon in uro of tho paddock, tho odds forthcoming about Nordcnteldt would hve been incalculably liberal.

CIRCUS COMBINATION.

Fryer and Faust »t tho Theatre Royai

Tiiehe waaa large attor.danceat tho theatre Royal on Saturday evening, when Messrs Fryer and FauJ-t opened their season with one of the bost ontortainments of the kind that has over been witnosscd in Auck land. The clover Faust family have al ready acquirod a first-class reputation in Auckland,and the excellence of their per formances will be taken for granted, Vvith the aesistanco of several talented members of Fryer's Circus, a strong combination is secured, and a most interesting and diversi fiod programme presented. That the foats of tho performers on Saturday night wore satisfactory was proved by tho fact that neaily ovcry item was encored, while the froquonfc bursts of applau?o and cheer ing convinced peoplo in tho street out side that the "show" insido was a thoroughly good ono. The pro gramme opened with an overture by tho Faußt family orchestra. This was fol owod by some clever horizontal bar feats by tho Missos Karl, Durand, and L. Samuols, of Fryer's circus A cornot eolo by Mips Duraud, of the same troupe, was most ac ceptably rendered. Ted and Robert Fanst appeared as both musical and acrobatic' clowns, in tho'r roraarkablo specialities, introducing at tho tamo time Master Eugene Faust, tho youngost violinist in tho'world, who gave a good ren dering of the "Carnival do Venice." Mr Lion Samuells presonted a clovor porfonn anco with the dancing globes, and was fol lowed by Herr Yon der Mehden, of tho Faust Family, who played " The Blue Bella of Scotland" and "Wait Till the Clouds Roll By" on tho musical glassos, and thomocking bird with variations on the xylophone. Tho first part of the pro grammo concluded with tho grand classical white inarblo statuary representing his torical subjects, with living pyramids and prismatic effects, by tho Faust family. Tho tableaux wero as follows :—Dofoat of tho gladiator, surpriso and fainting of innocence betrayed, Tobias before burying tho dead, struggle of tho brother gladiators, entranco of tho baby statue, judgmont of Solomon, the Httlo peacemakers, the wrestlers, tho prayera of the innocents, streets of London, scones in a gallery of statuary, Gesler and William Tell In the second part Messrs Durand, Samuels, and Karl accomplished somo marvellous acrobatic feats. Beautiful selec tions on the silver toned hand bells wero played by Ted, Robert, and Eugene Faust, and " Home, Sweet Homo," with variation?, ou the violincello by Mr C. Wand. Tho Risby performance by Ted, Eugene, and Victor Fuuat was astonishing, one of tho younger performers accomplishing single, double, and Troblo somersaults on tho upturnod feet of his elder brother. Mr t eon Shillito, who appears to be a musical genius, performed selections of music on all manner of instruments. "Only a Pansey Blossom," for instance, was sweetly given on an old oil can, while " The Star Spangied Banner " was whistled on the pipe of a pair of bellows. The en tertainment, which is certain to draw crowded houses, concluded with a funny comedietta.

TheH.A.C.B. Society, at a special meet ing, resolved to send a representative to the United Friendly Societies' Demonstration, to be held at Wellington on 15th October.

Some mean thief has stolen the rope out of the firebell nt the foot of Grey-atreet. It is desired that he will call and "take the bell also, as it ia practically useless without the rope. If this proposal is not satisfactory, perhaps he might make it convenient to call at the Fire Brigade Station, where Superintendent Hughes is open to supply him with more rope than he requires in the form of cat-o'-nine-tails.

The Tabernacle Elocution Class contest for Mr Spurgeon's prizes, will take place at an entertainment tomarrow night in tho school-room.

The members of the Victoria Rifios tiro warned by advertisement to attend at the Drill-shed to-morrow (Tuesday) evening, in full drees uniform.

CABLEGRAMS.

[beutbr's telegrams.]

"Utilizing" the Indian Army.

London, October 3.—A project is now on foot for utilizing the native Indian army for

Imperial purposes.

London Wool Solos.

83,000 bales of wool were submitted at auction to day. There is no change in the tone of tho market.

Tho Political Crisis In Now South Wales.

Sydney, this day.—lt is understood that Sir Alexander Stuart will forward his resignation to the Governor to day, and that Mr Dibba, the present Colonial Trea surer, will be sent for to re-construct tho Ministry. Tho writs for the ne.v elections will probably be issued on Wednesday next.

THE FALL OF KHARTOUM.

Hunger, Not Treachery, declared the Cause,

London, October 3.—Major Kitchner ro ports from Cairo that tho fall of Khartoum was not due to treachery, as alleged, but that the city waa in a btato of starvation, caused by tho delay of the expedition sent to it* relief.

Passengers for tho Colonies.

Mr Berkeley, the Attorney-General of Fiji, loaves by the steamer Kaisar-iilind. Bishop Selwyn returns to Australia by tho steamer Valetta.

Sixpenny Telegrams In England.

The system reccutly introduced of six penny telegran-s has proved a great suc cess.

Bank of South Australia.

The Bank of South Australia has de clared a dividend for the past half-year at the rate of 10 por cent, per annum, and carries forward to the reserve £0,000.

AUSTRALIAN.

Destructive Fire in Sydney.

Sydney, this day.—A disastrous _ fire took place in this city on Saturday night. Two large drapery shops situated in the Haymarket were entirely destroyed, the damage being estimated at fully £10,000. It is announced, however, that tho loss is fully covered by insurance.

THE CRISIS IN TURKEY.

Servian War Vote Proposed.

Belgrade, October 3. The Skuptschina was formally opened to day by King Milan. In the speech from the throne he dwelt on the gravity of the present crisis in south-eastern Europe, and declared that tho Servian army would quickly meet any dangers that might menace by deeds of arms, and asked the legislative body to sanction a loan for the purpose of increasing tho Servian arma ments.

Tho Hungarian Premier on the Situation.

Vienna, October 3,

M. Tiza, the Hungarian Premier, speak ing in the National Diet, stated that the recent revolution in European Turkey had come upon the lowers as a surprise. lie further added that they were unanimous in dosiring to uphold the stains quo guaranteed by tho treaty of Berlin. M. Tiza, in con clusion, stated that none of the Powers were inclined to hinder Turkey asserting her rights of suzerainty over provinces in rebellion.

[" aoe" special.]

Turkey Waiting tho Advice of the Powers.

London, September 24. It is considered improbable that Turkey will resort to force for the maintenance of her claims regarding Koumelia until tbo nature of the action to be taken by other European Powers in the matter is known. The Russian Government insist that the question shall be referred to the Powers for adjudication, and a conference is likely to be shortly arranged. It is expected that the revolutionary change that has been made, uniting Koumolia and Bulgaria, will bo recognised by the Conference, subject to cortain conditions English Vioivs of the Crisis. London, September 25. The Marquis of Salisbury, speaking with regard to the revolution in Roumelia, says that it is impossible under the circumstances for the British Government to oppose tho action of Princo -tilexander of Battenburg in connection with the union of Bulgaria and Koumelia. The "Tiniea" to-day waimly denounces the opinion expressed by Lord Salisbury, whose folly, it declares, is incredible, and will ensure the deieat of the Conservative party at the approaching gen eral election. Greece is mobilising hor army. It is re ported that Russia will declare war against Turkey if Turkifh troop? invade Koitmolia. London, September 27. The British Cabinet has been convened for Tuesday to take into consideratiou the Roumelian question. It is stated that it is untrue that Lord Salisbury has supported tho proposition for tho status quo ante to be resumed.

Prince Aloxander has offered to abdicate if sucli action will facilitate the accomplish ment of tho unity of Bulgaria.

OPERA HOUSE.-Royal Diorama of Scotland.

Tub colonial public aro so frequently induced to patronise mediocre dioramic shows by the allurements of tho inevitable gift distribution, that the advent of a diorama whose proprietors rely almost wholly upon its intrinsic merits for popular support is an event of the greatest rarity. Such an event wua the first exhibition in this city of Lingard's Royal Diorama of Scotland at the Opera Houso on Saturday ovening. The audienco were numerous, and their appreciation of tho'various features of an excellent and diversified entortaimnent was pronounced. It may at onco be said that the Scottish Diorama, or rather panorama, is painted upon 50,000 feet of canvas, and contains some forty pictures. They arc much larger than those wo have been accustomed to see at such shows, and in quality they aro as much superior as tho sun to a farthing rush-light. The painter has done his work with a free hand, groat artistic tasto, and with a nice judgment. Ho excels at landscape delinea tion, but his efforts at figure painting aro also very successful. To our mind, how ever, the sea pieceß are his chefs d'ecuvre. The view of Greenock is an instance in point. Commencing with four admirable vio«s of Edinburgh, the panoramic excur sion traversos Calton Hill, Leith, Roslyn, Linlithgow, Abbotsford, Molrose, to Burns's birthplace, and then passes through Dumfries, Greenock, Invorary, Glencoo Fas?, Loch Awe, Isloof Skye, Loch-Na Gar to Balmoral, incidents in tho life of Prince Charlie being also given. Those com prise the first part of the panorama. In tho second part, thoro aro views of Capo Wrath, Inverness, Dundee, Taymouth Castle, Perth, Lochlovon Castlo, Stirling and Castle, Lochs Katrine and Lomond, Ailsa Craig, Firth of Clydo, Falls of Clyde, and four views of Glasgow. Mr David McAndrow supplies a capital descriptive lecture. The unmistakoablc Doric falls trippingly from his tongue, and with all a Scotsman's pride ho points out tho various features of beauty as the moving landscape reveald_ itself, besides recalling with patriotic fervour its many historic associa tions More than this-, ho is a good mimic who lacks distinctness of enunciation, con tributed "Home, Sweet Home," "Bonnio Charlie's Now Awa," and " Robin Adair." Mr Fred. Hayward, whoso enunciation is also indistinct, sang " Eilten Allanah," and took part in the duet " ExcoMor" with Madame Hayward. Mr W. F. Baldwin danced very expertly a Highland fling. Mr VV. F. Barlow executed a tailor's horn pipe, and Mr Geo. Lingard played some selections on ten whistles. The third por tion of tho entertainment consisted of a very good diorama uf the Soudan war. It was purchased in London, and is both realistic and instructive Tho entertainment will be repeated to-night, and as its merits are unquestionable, it should draw a crowded houfo. There Ib every prospect of a highly successful season.

The Auckland Band of Hope Union Musical and Elocutionary contest opens at the Foresters Hall, Nowton, this evening, tho entries for the fii^t entertainment in cluding : -Singing, over 16 and under 21, for which there are seven competitors; recitation, under 12, eleven competitors; and instrumental, over 16 and under 21, six competitors. The whole will form an in torosting and completo programme.

MURDER OF A WOMAN IN DUNEDIN.

(BV TELE OB APH _ msg

AM IDDLE . AGEDWoma^.hUdtJ , Covered on Saturday ;: d>^ her house, with her i^K other injuries. It was at fi rst iT* 1 <* her death was due to th i blood-vessel, but examSn « """"Uif 7 she died from C*£"*«s 1 been made. The po l ice afe^g

LATER DETAILS.

A Horrible and Mygt erioß , Mrs Georgina Butler, whw!!^*'1 the subject of inquiry this titl*** over 50 years of age. She WM k '*« intemperate, and lived in » ""H roomed cottage at South DunedT" 11.'11* daughter (aged from 25 latter's two children. The ?., l 1 a^ tin Edward Brown, and wa ßa t' ghtet«te notorious Wain case. Her h'T 8 hfi present at Sshburton. On siftll4 i»« ing, Mrs Brown alam^S»> hood with the intelligent** had found her mother d<Xdl h iS* dead woman was discovered SiJ* * upon a small stretcher bed idt^ usually occupied. Her bo a d7.L *hlcH by a pool of blood, but the« w?'* to raise suepiaon of violence7i> first supposed that the decked **« woman of drunken habitT I™',. °»««i broken a blood-vessel Dr'R i prob*ll post mortem examination,"andf^'lS the woman's skull had been f * h parently by „ blow from some Mo,^''P mont, and there were other I j11 *- her head hands, etc. Mrs Br OW "' ** she left her mother and retted to A tt" o'clock on Friday evening, and&! her again until sbe dUcWron 110'* body. The two women C&& £ on Fnday evening, but the (U& not cay that any visitor w« Ttl., No arrests have yet been made The medical examination ehoimtw wounds on Mrs Butler could noTk. l* Bolf-inflicted, or the «JtTlfefc wall of the room opposite the urn sTi ** tered with blood, showing tbtl S'' tacked where she lay. &£?*•** drinking, and the daughter &'" give an intelligible ocomat oh '' on Friday. aw «»«

FIRE IN QUEEN-STREET.

Shoetly after four o'olock O n feb morning a fire broke ontatthe oldC]J. politan Hotel, corner of Swansc v Queen-streeta. It was first diecovemi h Constables Lamb and O'Brien, »], O J passing the building, and observing^ I^"% aton?e gave the alarm. Sen*,! McMahon and Constable Hansßii |S amved, also the custodian of tbe ffl Ba»k- They at once entered tbepS and found that the fire was located^ store behind the bar, amongrt sS ingcaees, bottles, envelopes and *~ They soon carried out the cases and JZ guished the fire before the .membenX Fire Bngado or Salvage Co™ any Of course, the origin of tie fire ftffi and is, as usual, ascribed to the mtohlj! rodent that is popularly supposed to km a special prediliotion to itundiatkn. appears that Mr H. Richmond, the k lessee, wae on the premises on Satnrdu between 12 and 1 o'clock, and xmnii his furniture. He again returned ford,, odd articles between 5 and 6 p,w, Ijfa closed the windows, and tasked up i secure. It is probable that asUrM mond was in the habit of storing nuHa in the room, some may have been drapwl and been ignited by the rate as theplwli much infested with them, The pmmiset belong to Mr Sulliran of the flUrai Hotel, and are insured for £2,000 in tl» National Insurance Company. -The hm was purchased by Mr J. M, Morim lost week, but he had not entered lets possession. The cases have beearemored to the police station, and Detective Hujta is at present occupied making inquirira,

The Scholarships Examinations.

Wk ere nov/ enabled, through tha oiut«i tl Mr G. Yon dor Heydo, Seotetary to (to tai. land College and Grammar School, topitpt the fuUrceuKsof therooentFonndalionßclok- Bhlps Kxiimlnutions. It should be eipUiicd that tho highest possiblonupilmrolmukiltfti senior coaipetltlon was 1,100. while In the Into i.he maximum was COD. Tiio rcstlta srjil follow I— . ; .

Seniok Scholarship.—D.H. Jackion|«tof| of scholarship, ?78 murks; A, Whhy (reoo muuded), 714; R. C. McLaurin jrtcomnwde} 711; S. A. bull, C 81; G. McGlbbon, 037;G.E Pluinmer, 516; F. \V. Hay ward, 316. JrjNiuii BCHOi.AnsHiFS.-K. N. TebHK scholarship, 419 marks; E. A. RobßtlmM scholarship, 321 ; A. 0. Andrews,recOßlJ«ri* S2l; \V. C. Davis, reconinienaed, SO; W.B. Burton, 291; C. H. Jenkins, 291; H- S. I Spcuht,2So; Win Kay, 268; A.V.CliffgS T. R. Bavin, 240: T. ft. Sensing, 203; U Brookiuan, 238; H. J. D. M. MahOD, 1J0; IU. Philips. 178; J. S. O. Rybura, ltf; J. H. W ICS; K. Joll, 1BI: A. Cox, 151; W. 8. J.OiA 149; W\ A. kltchell, 133; &'A. LjtaJJiJ BUb, lffl; J. R. Warnock. 118; B. J.aW» tou, M. i

POLICE COURT.

'.-This Dar

(Before Messrs Moody and Jervta, HV Drunkenness.—'Nine poreonß ware pnifew (or tiiis offence. _.? .: _,„ ASSAULTING A CONSTiBIK-TOalUaW bull was charged with anaaultuij CoW» Bowles while in tho exeoutionof file<*¥ striking him on the head with toirtftj the 6th instant He wes dso charged™ dumaKlDß a pair of uniform tntW value 15s, the prop«rt» of ComWM «™» The evidence was to the effectlUW« wore standing early this morntog lit flew" Mr Good'.on's shop. He asked them tow on, aud knowing the prisoner »nuiw.w«ii» nuiuo and address o! his companion. W>» was writing it, tho MC^iH* and btrnck him on the n™« Z head with his Btick. The man {""M street, and he arrested him M "IiST Hotel-Constable Hnnaen alsogajeeraw Th« prisoner s.-.id he w«s WWfi yards from his own g&to W^JM1 »H£ when tho constable camei ns a»d°MßKm" to move on. Ho then selMdhim,aa«lnt*«Kwj the stick might have struck '""Fffififll not intentionally. Both •nMdJwJfBS wcro sober. Prisoner e^~.j£Js on. Campboil did not strikeiU»Mg Fined 103 and costs, Is and ejf^MKß ing the trousers, or in default UW« ™" mont with hard labour. . ■■ n,,J&ii!t DISOBEDIENT APPBKNTI^-WBff^ Samuel Donaldson, and (^.,S|W dialled with absenting toel?savw *^, leave from tho employment of WWgfa Broa.-Piisenere pleaded RulMJ^jJ £, H Cojpor asked that the t»of««i ordered to remuneratei Mr 0»na» " k time acd the other, who wai"£"g,m punislied by solitary confoemwU«»» t0 exceeding throe days. -Theißenot^ m lenient view ot the otea, and «™"* M, 0t pay costs, 30s each, warning them ai v time not to como oack again.

VOLUNTEER NOTES.

Naval Artillery. Ix accordance with orders the nw«WJ^ Naval Artillery mustered on SatwW noon at tho Ddll-ihed. At flnt B deomod aflvisab'-o to hold an °™oW^, but after the companiesl bad g r* tho detachment marched U^V vwaie ground, and w'eAps* infuutry movements ""L.VVJsSf nffi dan? 1,0 Roy. '1 hero wasia» J* consideriDß the slatu of tho J"*|lj[]bl(iH«- l --officers and many otthe n^Sg£m oxorcises w.ra <='iar<" 1g r i?M^elv«c«»S bayonois.andformlngsqtta»sM»g uk ,*g the atten.pt to capture Aucklwa- City Guards and vle*^f Jjni» Those two Companle*inn«ttr» sfiernoon with the intention or l> invitation, and w th Pf S'^JirtWgfi to the residence of <*?s&}%s& «tfgt for an alterLOon's skiim sM^tjililW plemented wlth a "spree P» *s£&&£% fain. Unfor:ut.ato!yUieheaTym offertually preoluded any J»% tl fM X wht nit is to bo hoped that tm> « more propitious. , rt Tho usual weekly P«*JS^%«»*

The Auckland ParhamenUr^ o[( ,^ to-night at eight o'clocn,mw*^ „,<• A large number of important tho Order Paper. -CM •■ you don't Know **$££&& cured mo of bilousnoss a°% iffll«ft I SS' usod for my t*o little gW&wnow^ neighbours said fldont I should have lost WJJSeair C&Vtf it I nad not had the / BS* l t&«Wls Bitters in my house to use. j&.dVSS you do not know hall thfl^jtjeßlM" Hop Bitter* anddo not «oomw enough." See.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1835.



A NNOUNCEMENT. SHERA BROS. HAVE REMOVED TO THEIK HEW WAREHOUSE, WELLESLEY-STREET EAST. We bars muoh GRAND DiBNJLY 01 pleasure In stating our extensive al- IRON teratlons are com pleted. At con- Tii BEDSTEADS slderable outlay ■*• we have enlarged at our Show Rooms. TT Many of our »-> GARUCK friends will bo fairly astonished f> * , at tho enormous *-*> CRANWELL'S. variety In Bed ■tuadg, Carpots, XT and General -1-" Household Furni : —— ture presented to T their view as they ■*■ Havel round our • immense premlseß. CJ \ . fj Assortment of QA™ H CARPETS CRANVVELL. At Reduced Prices — YOUR GAB^° X CRANWELI* Young people about to start TT Housekeeplng H — will find ft to their advantage ,-. to Furnish frotti t) rorrmnrw! our Establlßh- BEDROOM. we^op^man? U BITTINB' *°O* wrcV^t 00!!! - DINING-ROOM. pockets. It Is S irrrnnpfj possible to fur- " KITCHEN nlsh a house from -•-. unnvTTnDP £20 up to any X JfUKKIIUKBi amount from our Warehouse, at GARLICK GARLIOK & FROM a CRANWELL. CRANWELL'S. pARLICK pRANWBLL'S. QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. TTVR. EDQE L 0 W, M. R. C. S., Upper Vincent-Street. Hours of Consultation: At Home, 9to 11 ajn. and 5 to 7 p.m.; Henderson's Medical Hall. Grey-street, at 12 o'clock daily; and at Kender fllne's, Chemist, Karangahapa Road, from 3 to 8 p. a. T. & H. C OOKEI CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, &C So., &0.. Beg to Inform their friends and the pnbllo that they ARK NOW SHOWING, Ex Aorangl, Rimutaka, Ruapohu, and Katharine, A SPLBNDID NEW STOCK OF CBIMNEY AND TOILET GLASSES BRUSSELS AND TAPESTRY CARPETS, AND IRON BEDSTEAD 3 AND COTS, AT UNUSUALLY' LOW PRICKS. JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY STREETS, Auckland. "JEWELLERY AND TX7ATCHES AT LESS THAN COST PRICE. I. Alexander. (Established 1866.) retiring from business. first and only sale since 1865. £3500 worth 07 HIGH-CLASS JEWELLERY— GOLD AND SILVER WATCHBS, MARBLE OLOCKB, SILVER GOODS, AND KLEOTIIO-PLATEDWARE. ALL AT LESS THAN COST PRICE TO EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. ISIDOR ALEXANDER, JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET. fL~SEN¥R LAGER BE E R FBOM THE KAISER BREWERY. Sole Agents for New Zealand— SEEGNER, LANGGUTH & CO., FIRTH'S STORES, ALBERT-STREET. AUCKLAND. QJPECIAL NOTICE. H. L. POSSENNISKIJS, MERCHANT TAILOR, Begs to announce the arrival of his Second Shipment of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, Ex Duchcus of Argyle. Bhobtland-stbbki, Auckland. E O. M a C A" U L~, WEIiEBLEY-BTREET EAST, GALVANIZED IRON WORKS & COLONIAL OVEN MANUFACTORY. Plumbebb, Builders, Contractors, and Storekeepers Are informed that GEO. McCAUL, of Thames, TAKEN OVER THEMBUSINESS LATELY CARRIED ON BY J. L. KEAN, And being a Direot Importer and Purchaser for Cash, 1b prepared to Supply all Business Material at Lowest Rates. Awarded Three First Prizes for Colonial Ovens, Corrugated Tanks, Lead-headed Nails and Washora, Span ting, and Lead-edge Ridßinsr. GEO. MoCAUL, MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, iVELLESLEY-STRBET EAST, AUCKLAND, and J3rgw.n and Davy streets, Thames.



SECOND EDITION.



If you aro sick call on Dr. Spoor, foot of Qucen-strcot.-IAi)vT.J Chambors's celebrated lowing machines, 80. Quoon-Btrei!t-[Advt.] Mr Singleton Kochofort, Barrister at Law, hai romoved his 011100 from College- Hoad to Kuesi-11-alreet, l'onsonhy, noarly ouposito All Sulntu' Church.-[Auvr 1 Eaton has detormined to flharo profits with his customers. Ho has introduced the bonus systt m, giving goods to the valuo of 3 por ooi.t. tin) llrHt WfdiHi-day in every month on purchnscs m:ulo &t liU co-oporativo stores In Hobson-ntrret. Coupons nro tdven with cveiy pnrchaso, however small.—[Advt.J " l'rocrastination is tho thief of timo," so cull immediately on the specialist, Dr. Speor.— A dvt ] What an immense improvement ! I Why, I did net think thore was such a luroro Hhuw Room la Auckland 1 Such nr« the remarks now beine nmdo by Visltcrs in Uiej (tiiec ui>on tlio Stock of burnishing Gcodo In tto extonslvo promises of Qarllck & Cranwell Hcubo Furalßh b.—[Advt.l



For old troubles do not hesitate, but call on Dr. Spotr.—[Advt,]