COMING EVENTS.

Meetlnga. &c„ To-night. Opera House—Diorama of Scotland, 8. Theatre Royal -The Fauat Family and Fryer's Circus Company, 8. Coupland'sStore-Strasburg Clock. Devonport Hall—Naval Minstrels. 8. St. James's Hall—Scotch Entertainment, ty momberß of the Burns Club and Literary Sooiety. 8. Lodge Ponsonby Monthly Meeting, 7.15. Lorno Btreet Hall—Auoldsnd Cavalry, 8. Drill-Bhod-Newton Rides, 7.30.

Auction Sales To-morrow,

Richardson and Jackaon-Furnlturo and Ef fects at Raglan Hotel, 12. G. W. Binncy-Drawing Room Suites, 11 a,m. Alfred Buckland-Remnera Yards, 1 p.m. B. Tonka and Co.—Wines, etc., 12 noon Vaile and Bradley-Clothing, Drapery, Fancy Goods, Sco., 11 a.m. R. Arthur-Furniture Pianos, Cutlery, noon.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Halls will close aa under :— This Day. Por Rotomahana aa follows :— For India. China. Japan. Mediternncan Ports, and Continent ot Enropo, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Kawakawa, Australian Colonies and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindisi. or Naples (perOriort steamer), for letters, &o„ Bpocially so prepaid and ad dressed, at __ p 111. For money orders, registered letters, and nowspopers, at 3 p.m. Late letters for Sydney aud Melbourne only, at 1.20 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprlao, at 5.30 p.m. For Tairua, per Mercury, at 0 p.m.

Thursday. October 8. For Tryphena, Port Fitzroy, and Okupu, per Argyle. at 7 a.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 12.30 p.m. For Waiwera and Mohurangi, por Roeo Casey,

at 10 a.m. For Waitara, New Plymouth, and Southern

ports, per Gairlocb. at 11 a.m. For Gl«borne. Napier. Southern ports, and Aus tralian Colonies, per To Anau, at 11 a.m. For money oraers. registered lotters. and news papers, at 10 a.m. Late lotters till 11.20 a.m. For Now Plymouth." Wanganui, and Grey mouth, per Oreti, at 1 p.m. For Greymouth per Mahinapua, at 2;p.m. For Tauranga and Opotikl, per Clanßman, at 5 p,m. For Greymouth, per Herald, at 5 p.m. Friday. October 9. For Cowoa and Coromandol, per Coroniandel, at 11.30 a.m. For Thamee, per Kotomahana, at 2 p.m. For Whangarel Heads, Parua, Walnu, Who ngorel, Kamo, and Mangapal, per Macgregor or Waitaki. at 6 o.ib. For Whitangi and Upper Mill, per Argyle, at 5 p.m. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 13. Per s.s. Zealsndia as follows 1— For Navigator Islands, Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia. Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, nt I p.m. Money orders. 10.30 a.m. Registered letters and newspapers, at 11.30 a.m, Late letters, bearing on extra foe of six pence in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board tho staamer np to the time of sailing, Thia mail will he due in London on Friday, November 20. ISSS Signed) S. B. BIS 3, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office, Auckland. '

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

AuoKLAtm—This ovoning, 6.20 j to-morrow morning, 0 33. Manukau Headb—This evening, 9; to morrow morning, 9 IS. Kaivara Hkaos — This 9vcnlng. 10 j to morrow morning, 10.18.

3UNBET.—ThIB evening, 6.1. Sunrise.—To-morrow morning, 5.30. Moon's Abe.—New Moou, Bth, 7.10 p.m,

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY, Clansman, s.s., Farquhar, from Tauranga Syren, briir. from Sydney Te Anau, s s. McQeo, from Sydney

DEPARTURES.

LAST EVENING. Waitaki, s a , Crawford, for Whangarei Macgregor, 3 s„ Johnßon, for Whingarol

TO-DAY. Sir John Franklin, schooner, MoDornld, for Kaipara Katahdin, barque, Seeley, for Austoria

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandel, from Coromande . to-morrow, 5

p.m. Rotomahana. from Thames, to-day, 9.30 p.m. Enterprise, from Thames, to-morrow, 11.30 p.m Mahinapua, from Southern potts, Thursday Argyle. from Mercury Bay, to-morrow, early Arawata, from Fiji, to-morrow Janet Niooll, from eouih Soa Iclands, due City of Bydney. from San Fi anoieoo, I7th inst. Aorangi, from London, October. Aia»a, from London, via Southorn ports,

Ootober lonic, from Plymouth, November Tongariro, from London, via Southern ports,

early [For prelected departures see shipping ad vertisements and mall notices.]

iNWARt s Coastwise. —Mercury, from Tairua, with 26,400 ft timber; Leo, from Whangaroi, with 51 tons cool; Ida, from Matakana, with 108 posts, 36 tons firewood.

Outwards Cojstwisi?.—Lizette. for Thames; Meroury, for Tairua ; Ida, for Pakiri.

The barque Wenona was towed to tho Sugar Companys Wharf late yesterday afternoon. Bhe is to discharge 0 quantity of coal there.

The brig Syren, from Sydney, was signalled during to day, but made little progress towards harbour up till a late hour this afternoon, owing to the prevalence of contrary winds.

Mr Macquarrie has commenced anew schoor er to register about 60 tons. She is intended for the Island trade.

The schooner Buster, which reoently put into Sydney owing to the illness of Capt. McDonald, Is now on her way to Dunedin, under a new master. Captain McDonald is reported to be recovering.

The schooner Bir John Franklin sailed yeßter day afternoon for Kaipara, where she will load timber for Sydney.

Tho brigantine Louis Montgomery arrived at Hokianga yes'erday from l.nunceston. She sailed on the 19th September, and was outside of the Hokianga Bar for six days.

The 8.8. Clansman arrived from Tauranga this morning with the following passengers :-Mr Hill. Mr Downy, Miss Downy, Mrs Wells and 2 children, Mr MoCluro, Mr Forder, Mr Flanagan, Constable Berriman, and 8 in steerage.

When tho s.s. Rotomahana was being moored at the Queen street Wharf to-day, ehe oame into solllsion with the s.s. Clansman, and damaged the after railing of the laiter vessel. Tho Roto mahana leaves for Sydney, via Russell, this evening at 5 o'olock.

The Te Anau, from Sydney, arrived this afternoon. Paesengers—Saloon: Mr and Mrs Hopkins, Mrs McLeod and family (I), and servant, Mrs Hardio, Mrs Silver. Mrs Cruiok shank. Miss Graham. Mis 3 Bloom, Meßsrs Chadwiok, Innes, L. O'Connor. L. McGowan, M. Furye, 8, Neets, S. E. Rochueßen, B. Lloyd, R. W. Henry. S. J. Reynold . C. Nlx dorff, J. Impey, Seth. Barnett, W. M, Biokerton. and 12 steerage, and 16 saloon aud 10 steerage of Bt. Leon's world Oirous.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVALS. Hannah Mokau. a.s., Windsor, from Waitara Galrloch, s.s., MoArthur, from Waitara

The 8.8. Hannah Mokau arrived from Waitara early this morning with II head of cattle, 60 sacks potatoes, 36 cases bacon, 18 hides, 5 cases cheese, 13 kegs and boxes butter, 10 cases glass ware, and 30 packages. She leaves for Raglan and Kawhia at noon to-morrow.

The 8.8. Galrloch arrived from Waitara at II o'olock this morning with 14 head of cattle, 529 sheep, 191 sacks charcoal. 20 casks tallow, 217 oases meats, 23 barrolls beef, 3 tons meat, and 3 oases eggs. She leaves again for Waitara at 1 o'olook to-morrow. Latest train fer passengers 12 noon.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Helensvuie, this day.—Arrived: Sarah Pile, with grain.

Heads, this day.—Arrived, yesterday: Anno Wilson, from Lyttelton, after an absence of only ten days from Koipars. Arrived: W. C. Went worth, Loaded: Waitemata. Loading: Devon port.

Tb Kopubu, this day.—L:aded: Sea Bird.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

The Arawata at Russell.

Rusbkli., this day. —The Union Co.'s s.s. Arawata arrived from Fiji at 7 a.m. to-day. She sailed from Levuka on the 2nd inst., arrived at Suva same day, and left for Auckland via Russell same day. Till the 6th she had light B.E. winds and fine weather; from thence strong 8.8. winds and heavy head sea. Pas sengers:—For Sydney: Mrs Halloway and Mr Bugler. For Russell: Mrs Ford, Messrs Logan and Twist For Auckland: Mr and Mrs Durant, Misses Owen. Page, Palmer, Captain Macllver, Messrs Owen, Wymond, and Kennedy. For Plcton: Misses Morton (2). For Dunedin: Miss Findlayson. For Melbourne: Miss Dampler, Messrs Dampier and Bede. She has nine steerage passengers. Cargo:-For Sydney: 120 tons general, 3,000 bunches bananas. For N.Z. Ports: 100 tons general and 2,297 bunches bananas. She tranships her Sydney cargo and passengers per Rotomahana to-morrow.

COMMERCIAL

BvENiNa Stab Offloe. this day. Messes E. fc A. Isaacs report on their sale held yesterday of damaged chairs, etc., sold on ac count of whom it would concern, the attendance was good and, taking into consideration tho state of the goods, tho prices realized were satisfactory.

Births.

COYLE.-On October 5, at hor residence, Upper Union street, the wlfo of A.. J. Coylo, builder, of a aon (promaturo birth).

Deaths

STEVENSON.-On October 7, at his roßidonco, Shelly Bench. Ponsonby, Robert Humphrey Stevenson ; aged 41 years. Tho funoral will take place to-morrow (Thursday), at 3 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1885.

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

Ik our City Councillors have any respect for public opinion, they wilj give up the retrenchment scheme as a bad job, and just let things rip until someone comes along capable of grappling with the problem of setting the finances of the borough in order. Eight or nine evenings have been wasted in wrangling and personalities, and the Council is just where it was when it began. Like the colonial Parliament, the Civic Chamber has ap parently grown too cumbrous for prac tical work, and it labours, from the

nature of its constitution, under the additional misfortune of being without executive force. Reports come up from committees only to be torn to pieces or talked out. Reform in the city administration must begin with a reform of the Chamber ; and a reduc tion of the talking power by one-third would be a change in the right direc tion ; two members for each ward would do the work better than three. Last night's discussion was a fair ex example of the prevailing infirmity of purpose. An hour and a half was spent on the abattoir question, and then no decision was come to, the report being merely referred back to the Committee, to be wrangled over again, The re mainder of the meeting was occupied in showing why the Council should not do anything if it could, and could not do anything if it would. When mem bers came for the twentieth time to con sider the question of salaries, they were at last told that they might just as well leave the matter alone, because any thing they might decide would, in con sequence of a Standing Order of the Council, have to be done over again in December. Councillor Goldie made a well-directed effort to fix the salary of the Mayor for next year at a lower figure, but received very little support. Whether members nurture in the re cesses of their bosoms thoughts of the time when they shall fill the chair and draw the cheque, or whether the colo nial idea of making every position of henour a pot-hunting place has thoroughly permeated the mind of public men in municipal as in colonial politics, it would be idle to inquire. It could not be pleaded that Auckland would fail to obtain good Mayors for or ,£250 a-year, because the latter sum is all that was ever paid to any previous holder of the office: but the spirit of self-sacrifice to public duty is not a colonial virtue. The first attempt at reduction failing, the Council declined to apply to the official working head a policy which was rejected in the case of the orna mental and coveted post. So the meeting ended in another fiasco. The farce has lasted too long to be even amusing, and therefore we repeat that the Council would be consulting its own dignity and effect some saving in the Corporation gas bill, by ringing down the curtain.

Cambria shares aro somewhat easier to day. Sollers, 335; buyors, 325. Anolhor haul of 300 lbs of specimens is reported from tho crossreef. There aro now 1,4501bs of rich specimens on hand. Dovons havo been sold from 5s to 4s, and in spito of a furthor lot of 251bs specimens and gold still show ing, the shares aro falling. There are numerous buyers of Kenilworths, and salos are reported at 2s 5d to 2s 6d. Karanga hake Crown 3 are also wanted, at about Gs 3d. Very little dono in other stocks.

Mr D. B. Cruickshank, French Conßul, paid a visit to tho Magon this morning, and was courteously received by tho com mander, Captain Puech, and his officers. The Magon having saluted tho British flag shortly aftor arrival yesterday, the oompli ment was returned from tho shore at noon to-day.

By a cablegram received early this aftor noon from Bombay, tho Mnnager of th South British Insurance Company has been advised that the losses at his office at False Point in the Bay of Bongal in consequenco of the late syclone amounted to £1,600 A peculiar case was heard at the Police Court to day. A seaman claimed £24 for wages, ogainst which tho defendant pro duced a receipt. The plaintiff, who is a foreigner, asserted that he could not read or write in English, and when he signed his name to the paper, the defendant told him it was an 1.0. U., and said nothing about it being a receipt. In cross-examining tho dofendant.Mr Napier spoke of a set-off as a bogus claim. Mr Cave objected to such an expression, and Mr Napier retorted that he was convinced that not only was tho defendant concerned in a bogus claim, but also in a criminal offence.

The quarantined animals connoctcd with Fryer's Circuß go on to Sydney to-night in the steamship Rotomahana. Mr Fryer and Mr Gaylord accompany them, Captain Blytho remains in Auckland with tho acrobats of tho Company, who receive a benefit on Friday night.

Wo learn that Mr Seaman has been ap pointed by tho Government to convene a meeting of tho Chairmen of the several Road Boards in tho County of Edon (tho Counties Act not being in force therein) for the election of two members to represent tho said County on the District Board of Administration under " Tho Hospitals and Charitable Institution Act, 1885," and that such meeting will bo held at the hour of noon on Thursday, 15th inst., at tho office of the convener, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland. It is a hopeful sign of the growth of humane and rational ideas concerning tho treatment of prisoners to find a criminal judge condemning tho present system. Speaking of tho new central prison now being erected at Mount Cook, Wellington, Mr Justice Richmond yesterday expressed surprise at its being placed there. He de precated that view of penal discipline which confined men within such limits, and his own view was that it could not be carried out within such narrow limits. He had no hesitation in saying he looked upon tho erection of this building with abaolute dis gust. The main thing he regretted in regard to the gaol was want of room and want of power of classification which want of room gave. That want made it, to his mind, inhuman to confine persons for life. Prisoners ought to be able to rise by good conduct to some of the comforts of existence, and that might be managed if placed in establishments on a sufficiently extensive scale.

There was . narrow escape from a serious accident in the vicinity of the Police Court to-day. A horse, with cart attached, was standing at the rear of the Court, when it became frightened by tho report of tho first gun of the salute, and bolted. The fence at the embankment leading to the Free Publio Library prevented the further pro gress of the animal in that diroction, and the chain be'.ng secured to tho wheel, re duced the speed to such an extent that the horse was speedily captured. We have received a copy of the Napier "Telegraph" as enlarged. It affords further evidence of the advance and popul arity of evening journalism. The "Tele graph " has always been an energetically conducted newspaper, and we congratulate its proprietor an . coo . ..tor on this move ment forward, 1

| Mr Biss, Chiof Postmaster, is advised that tho direct mail steamer Aorangi is due next Saturday, and will call off Port Chalmors to land southern mails, proceed ing thence'to Auckland direct. She is ex pected to arrive hero about or Wednesday next.

Mr Jenkineon, whoso tender for the erec tion of a concroto retaining wall outsido of the railway reclamation wall between tho wharves was accepted by tho Harbour Board, commenced work to-day. Ho has in frame a largo wooden structure, which is to be sunk to tho solid rock and then iillod with concrete, its dimensions being 40ft. in length, 20ft. in broadth, and 40ft. In height,

The regular meeting of the City Schools Committee was hold last night, tlioro being a baro quorum present,'viz. : 'Mossrs W. Gome (Chairman), R. B. Shalders, and J. Billington. Thrco applications woro re ceived for the admission of ovor ngod pupils to tho Wellosleystreet School, and it was agroed to grant tho applications on the usual terms, viz., that tho over-age pupils should attend only so long as their presence did not exclude any children of school ago. It was rosolvod to recommend the extension of Mr E. M. C. Harrison's leavo of absence by ono month. Tho gentleman ia at pre sent in Brisbane A letter from tho Gram mar School Board of Govornors intimated that if Samuol Koesing did not wish to for feit his rocontly acquired scholarship, ho would havo to present himself at tho Gram mar School at onco. Tho Chairman stated that ut his ndvico tho lad had gone to tho Grammar School tho previous day. In consequence of tho meagre attandunco of members it wits resolved to postpone tho voting in tho oloction to fill the vacancy at tho Board of Education.

Last night an interesting competition in elocution took placo at tho Baptist Tabor naclo Schoolroom for prizes presented by Rev. Thomas Spurgcon. In tho senior division the prizo, a haudsomo writing desk, was taken by Mr C. Carter for "Tlio Bridgokcoper's Story," and in tho junior division tho prizo, a largo sot of parlour games, was secured by Mr F. Stewart for "The Firoman's Wedding.' Tho judges

wore Air W. Hakor and Mr Spurgcon, the

latter presenting tho prizes to tho success ful competitors. In tho course of tho oven ing a choico inttsicial programmo was pro vidod by frionds.

With tho objoct of oxtonding tho circu lation of thoir paper,tho management of tho

" Loador " havo engaged tho services of an energetic canvassor in the person of Mr E. Morgan, who starts upon his duties at once.

Tho adjourned oniutnl meeting of tho Auckland Regatta Club, which has been postponed timo aftor timo, again lapsed Inst evoning for want of a quorum, only two or threo Hubscribors having put in an appear ance. Such apathy ia not by any moans creditablo to tho sporting portion of tho community, for whoso benefit chiefly tho annual regatta is supported. It is to bo hoped that another meeting will bo con voncd for an oarly date, when thoso who aro really desirous that our regatta should continue a credit to tho port should be present, and oxhibit somo little interest in making tho nocossary urrangomonts.

Tho Sir Henry Havelock Lodtro of Now Zealand Ordor Hood Templars, held ono of thoir successful "At 11011106 " last night in Alexandra-sti'eot schoolroom. A most onjoyablo ovoning was spent by tho young pcoplo. After songs, games, and recita tions, refreshments woro handed round by the Bisters of tho Lodge. A volume was presented to Sistor Anderson for n very well delivered and pointed recitation on tho evils of drink. Tho Strasburg Clock attracted a largo crowd of sightseers yostsrduy afternoon and hist night to tlio shop in Quoun-strcet whero it is being exhibited. Tho clock is a most ingenious and romarkablo contii vance, and is well worth a visit. Tho final rehearsal of music for the annual choral festival will take place at St. Sepulchre's Church, Kvber Pass, to-morrow (Thursday) ovoning-, at 730 o'clock. Thoso who desire to tako part aro requested to attend. Tho fo-tival will bo held on tho evening of Wednesday, the 11th instant. Copies of tho ordor of services, price lid oach, aro now on sale at the booksellers. Tno sermon will bo preached by tho Rev. G. E. Mason, ono of tho missionors. Mr Barnett will act as conductor, and Mr Rico will presido at tho organ Priority of ad mission to tho church will ho by ticket, to bo obtained from tho churchwnrdons of oach parish. The church doors will bo open to all at 7.15, and tho scrvico will begin at 7,;i0

Tho Auckland Burns Club and Literary Association, formed in January last, is an organisation devoted to tho study and en joyment of tho works of tho national bard, and the porpotnation of his memory. Tho first entertainment in connection with tho Club takes placo to-night in St. James's Hall, and from tho programmo pub lished iv another column it will bo seen that a most attractive Scottish night is promised. This Club does not at nil clash with the Caledonian Socioty, though it would bo nn advantago if it wero affiliated, Tho annual subscrip tion for gontlomcn is 2s Oil ; ladies, frco ; nnd this foo confers the right of free en tratico to nil entertainments excopt tlio Burns' Anniversary Festival, which it is proposed to hold annually on tho poet's birthday. At tho mooting of tho Presbytery, which was held to-day, it was decided that tho Sunday school examinations should tako placo in March noxt, tho subjects being tho lives of Elisha and Elijah, arid tho first 39 questions of tho shorter Catechism, Tho s.s. To Anau arrived from Sydney late this afternoon with St. Loon's Circus, which is announced to open on the Rail way Reclamation to-morrow evening.

Thoro was a fair attendanco of members at St. David's Mutual Improvement Socioty last night, Mr Angus (Vice-Presidont) in tho chair, who oponod the pro ceedings with somo oncouraging re marks to tho younger members. A discourse on "Music" had been arranged, but tho gentleman was unable to bo present, and in its placo a membor gavo an address on tho "Life and Writings of Robert Leigh ton," author of the " Baptoesement o' the Bairn," and othor poems, which was listened to with markec. attention. Several of Leighton's pooms wore read by tho Chair man and others, viz, "Tho Laddio's Lamontation on tho Loss o' His Whittle," "John and Tibbio's Dispute," "Pease Brose," and " The Neglected Canary." Mr Knight rocited with much effect " Tho Cotter's Saturday Night," Mr Stewart " Silenco Gives Consent," and Mr Caldor

"Better Bido a Wee." At tho closing entertainment of tho session, on Tuesday evening next, a lecture (with songs) on "English Poetesses" will bo given, froo of chargo, to members and the public.

Tho master bakers of Auckland, in con nection with thoir Protection Socioty, held a general mooting last ovoning in Robson's Rooms, Mr J, McNeill (President) in tho chair. Tho minutes wero road and con firmed, and a considerable amount of busi ness pertaining exclusively to tho trade transaotod. It was announced by the Chairman that the next meeting would be hold on Tuesday next, when all master bakers are requested to attend, as matters of importance will bo brought forward for consideration.

A ball in connection with Auckland Lawn Tennis Club took placo last night in tho Freemason's Hall, Princes street, whero there were upwards of 50 couples present. The arrrangomonts of tho Committeo wore admirabo. This danco inorgerates tho lawn tonnis season, which will be oponod shortly, Tho Fryer and Faust Combination at tracted anothor largo audience at the Theatre Royal last evening. A iirst-class programmo was presented, and met with warm appreciation at tho hands of the audience. Nearly all tho items wero on cored, thus giving ample proof of their ac ceptability to tho listeners. Tho company appear again as usual to-night. Lingard's panorama of Scotland and the Soudan War was exhibited at tho Opera Houso again laßt evening with considerable success. Tho audience was large and de cidedly appreciative. Varioty was im parted to the ontortainmont by a choice musical programme, which was satisfac torily gone through. Tho panorama will bo presented again tonight. _ The Parnell Young Men's Mutual Asso ciation held their monthly smoke concert in Brister's Family Hotel and Coffee Palaco, Cook-street, on Friday last. About forty were present, and enjoyed a jovial evening, various musical instruments accompanying tho vocalists. Great credit is duo to tho host for the manner in which he supplied tho refreshments, which woro of the beat quality. The Association intend holding their weekly meetings and smoke concert fortnightly in the commodiousl social hall which Mr Brister has got up at a consider able expense. The aim of tho host is seem ingly to supply the comforts of a quiet and sociable home. Every comfort, etc., of a home can be found in Brister's Family Hotel and Coffee Palace.

Marshal Booth has stirred up the ques tion of social abuses in Dunedin, and the result is that a Social Parity Society has been formed there.

A very interesting concert was givon las*, ovening in the St. Thomas's School-room by I the Gleo Club of thut place. Tho attend ance was good, the object boing to aid tho Church Enlargement Fund. Mr Phillpot conducted, and Mies Hamilton presided at the pianoforte, Tho following programmo was realised in the most satisfactory manner by representative ladies and gentlemen : — Instrumental march (Ist violin, Mr E. Wood ; 2nd ditto, Mr Simpson ; flute, Mr J. 11. Phillpot; accompanimant, Miss Hamilton). Gleo, "Chorus of Huntsmen," Socioty ; lluto solo, "In Nutivo Worth" ("Creation"), Mr J. 11. Phillpot; song, "Railing," Mr Williams; trio, "Breathe Soft, Yo Winds," Mossrs Ward, Simpson, and Phillpott; song, "Sweot Violets," Miss Rogors ; song, " Gontlo Flower, Canst Thou Toll," Mr Simpson; reading (solectod), Roy. Alloway; quartette, " Ever Truo, Mrs Davies, Miss Stool, Messrs Simpson and Ward ; song, " Steering for Home," Mr Cairns ; gleo, "Hero Wo Rest, "Socioty ; pianoforte solo, Miss Hamilton ; glee, "Fair Kutio ;" Mr Wills's now song, " Fail- Ireland is Ever tho Homo of My Heart," was ably sung by Mr Simpson ; the song, " Regret," was woll rendered by Miss Clara Steel ; tho duct, "Lovo and War," by Messrs Simpson and Ward, was oncorod ; song, "Anchored," Mr Williams; trio (comic), " Dumo Durdon " (oncored), Messrs Simpson, Phillpot, and Knight; song, "Kosea Underneath the Snow," Miss Rogers ; lluto solo, " Sweot Spirit, Hear My I'rayor," Mr J. 11. Phillpot; gleo, "Good Night, Bolovod," Society. A capital entertainment closed with tho National Ant horn.

Tho monster shark which was stranded on tlio flutbotween tho Okura and Wado Bivers, has been brought, at n large expense to Devon poit, where it will bo exhibited to-morrow, and for ono day only. Admission, Ono Shilling. This enormous man-eater is ovor 30 fret in length, and certainly anyone who can afford tho timo should not miss tho rare opportunity of seeing a shark of such enormous dimensions.

Tho noxt lecture in tho winter cottrfo of the Voting Men's Christian AißOciat ion, will bo delivered on Friday evening, at tho Rooms, by Hrofcssor Tunkor, tho subject bolng "Tho Roman Umpire; ita Kiso and Fall."

THE NEW PACIFIC MAIL CONTRACT.

Details of t .0 Contract,

Wellington, this day. The Califomian mail contract is now so near its completion that tho Post mastcr-Genoral considers it safo to allow tho following particulars to bo tniido public. It will bo recollected that tho House authorised tho Government to outer into a contract for tho sorvico botweon San Fran cisco, Honolulu, Auckland, and Sydney, the cost of which, after deducting antici pated contributions, was not to exceed £18,000 with a break at Honolulu, or £23,000 if thoro was no break at Honolulu, but a through service. After this decision, Sir Julius Vogol at onco placed himself in com munication with tho Now South Wales Government, pointing out that tho break at Honolulu offered tho advantage not only of lossor cost, but of including in tho contract powerful American people. After some days tho Now South Wales Govornmont gave in their adhesion to tho plan. It was put tn them that they could cither pay £7,000 and allow Now Zealand to havo alltho postal contributions ftxuu othor colonies, or pay £10,000 and divide those contributions. Tho 1 ittcr cotirso was tho 0110 which tho Government of Now South Walos elected to adopt. It was also agreed, as thoro would not bo timo to sub mit tho contract to tlio Postmaster- General for Now South Walos, that it should bo propared and arranged by tho Postmaster -General of Now Zealand, with a clause in it reserving to tho Government oi Now South Wales tho power of raising for consideration any points to which thoy objected subsequently. Tho determina tion to prorogue tho Parliament of Now South '» ales and dissolve the ' Houso interposed another difficulty, but this was met by tho Govornmont ol New South Wales agreeing to sign tho contract condi tionally on its ratification by Parliament-, and to mako paymont. under tho contract until such ratification or disallowance In tho case of disallowance by New South Wales, the Postmaster-General of New Zea land has tho option to end tho contract or to carry it on under rearranged conditions. Whilst tho negotiations with Sydney wero going on,it occurred to Sir Julius Yogol that it might be worth while telegraphing to tho Postmaster General of tho United States asking for v contifbutioti to the contract of £-1,000. Ho was as much surprised as grati fied to receive a reply that tho sum would be paid " unless Congress forbids." Mean while, ho was in constant communication with tho intending contractors. Another difficulty which has been felt throughout was of communicating with Mr Peurco, with a view to decide whether o.- not his ws-ols should bo included in tlio con tract. There wero two propositions be fore tho Postmaster-Genoral, but in oithor case, it was understood that tho Union Shipping Company would be tho principal contractors, and that tho connection at Honolulu should bo made by Messrs Spreckols and Company (tho Oceanic Steamshipping Company. Tho alternatives were thoso: Whothor tlio two vessels botwoon Sydney and Honolulu should bo Mr Poarco's two vessels—tho Aus tralia and Zealandia—or whether tho Union Company's boat Mararoa and 0110 fur* nishod by tho Ocoanic Company should bo substituted. Even now the point is not finally settlod, as tho matter is left open to Mr Pearco until tho ond of this week. It is only right to say that tho Union Company haa throughout shown itself anxious to afford to Mr Pearco as an absent man fulloppoitu -111 ty of taking a shnro in tho contract. It should also bo mentioned that there havo been no indications of any other party or parties wishing to tako up tho eorvice. Tho contract, as now formed, providos that four boats shall be in use —two between San Francisco and Honolulu, and two between Honolulu Auckland and Sydney. Tho contract timo is to bo 25 days between Sydney and San Francisco, and 20 days between Auckland and San Francisco. Tho last service was at first for 27 and 22 days respectively, and for tho last year £0 and 21 days, so that tho now service notwithstanding that it is broken at Honnltilu will bo 0 day quicker. The penalties and bonuses aro tho same as boforo, only that tho bonuses aro limited to 36 honre in any ono trip, There aro adequate provisions for tho detentions of vessels for mails and aro that for tho first 36 hours of such deten tion nodomurrago shall bo payablo. There aro also provisions mado for duly loading and unloading mails, cargo, and p-^s.ngers. In most other respects tho contract runs upon tho samo lines as those of tho oxisting contract, tho payments to bo £30,000, less two-thirds of tho £4,000 that tho United States aro to contribute. Now South Wales is to pay £10,000 of tho amount, leas one third of tho United States contribution, and Now Zealand is to pay £20,000, also less cno -third that of contribution. In other words, tho £4,000 is to bo divided equally botweon New Zealand, Now South Wales, and tho contractors. Tho deduction of one-third of tho £4,000 will make tho not payment of New South .Vales and Now Zoaland ro spoctivoly a little under £9,000 and £19,000. Erom each thoro will havo to bo deducted tho postages received from othor colonies, estimated to amount to £0,000, or £3,000 from two colonios, leaving a not pay mont of a littlo under £16,000 for Now Zocland, or a littlo under what tho Houso authorisod. It is confidently be lieved that tho f ostago3 received by Now Zealand will mako a lino moro than selt aupporting.

TABLE TALK.

Land o' Cakes " in tho Opora Houso,

Scotch night in St. James's Hall,

The Governor has gono to Wanganui, No infectious disease in Auckland. Is influenza infectious, or contagious? Any way, there's lots of it.

" Quarantined circus animals gono to Sydney.

They expect a littlo hospitality there. Not much scare over Eastern complica dons.

Consols aro steady at 99J. Lumpers' strike at Wellington all ovor. New Zealand oats in tho Melbourne market arodull.

Mr J. C. Firth is on a vißit to Wellington. The houso of John Osborne, farmer, Thames, was burned down on Monday niuht.

Municipal retrenchment comedy becomes farcical as it proceeds. Crs. Goldio and Holland aro spoken of as probablo members of tho Hospital Commit tee.

Warden Kcnrick, of Thame?, has jrone to Ihe Wo.-ji Coast to arbitrate in land dispute* botweon Ministers and natives.

A pedestrian contest for £500 aside is being arranged between Scott and Hancock at Christchurch.

- Saturday next is tho last day for re ceiving applications for space at the Indian nnd Colonial Exhibition. Intendint? ex hibitors should tako the hint.

Three hours wasted laßt night adds to the extravagance, if" Timo ia Money,"

CABLEGRAMS.

(SPECIAL to tress association.)

(Receivod 7th, 12.3,0 p.m.) Sentence in a Collision Case,

London, October 6.—An inquiry has boen hold into the circumstances attending the collision which took place on Septem ber 10th, in the Channel, between E, T. Gourley's steamer Idlowild, belonging to Sunderland, and the barque Loch Fergus, 840 tons, owned by James Sproat, of Liver pool At the timo of tho collision the barquo was bound from London to Sydney, and in consequence of thedamj go sustained had to put back. Tlio court held that the captain of tho Idlowild was responsible for tho collision,

A Royal Yacht Club.

Tho Queen has givon permission to the Victorian Yacht Club to assume tho title of "Royal."

(Recoivod—7th, 12.30 p.m.) Tlio Fronch Elections.

Pakis, Octobor G.—Tho latest returns of tho French elections, give tho numbor of Consorvativo Doputies as 165, and Re publicans, 141. Tho number of ballotages for tho Electoral Colloko of tho Senate was vory largo, being fully 200.

Wool Sales.

London, Octobor 6.—Tho next sories of wool mictions will commonco on Novomber 17, and not January 24, as previously an nounced.

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Fighting In tho Soudan—Robols Do« featcd by Abysslnlons.

Suakim, Octobor s.—Advicos are to hand from Ras Aloula, who is directing tho opera tions of tho Abyssinian troops against tho rebel Arabs botweon Massowoh and Kassala. Ho reports that ho has fought an engage ment with a largo forco of tho Hodondowas, and that ho was successful in dofoating the enemy, who suffered considerable loss in killed and wounded.

Closo of tho London Wool Sales.

London, Octobor s.—The wool sales closed to-day. The total quantity sold during tho series has boon 300,000 bales, and 73,000 bales aro hold over for the next sales, which commoucoon tho 24th January, ISS6.

An Endangered Ship Safo,

Tho Australasian Shipping Company's ship Antiopo, which broko away from tho tug iv St. George's Clannol, and for whoso eafoty boiiio anxiety was folt, has arrived safely at Watorford.

Tasmania and tho Colonial Exhibition,

Mr Murray Smith has applied for spaco at tho Colonial Exhibition on behalf of tho Tastnanian Government.

Loyalty of Irish Colonists.

Mr Parnoll, speaking at VVicklow, stated that tho loyalty of Irishmen in tho colonios eliowodhow safo it would bo to concodo solf government to Ireland.

Tho Eastorn Embrogllo.

Austria has withdrawn hor support from Servia.

Tho Peninsular and Oriental Co. . R.M.S. Pokin, from Melbourno, August 25, dolivorod its tnaila to-day, via Brindisi.

Tho Ruapohu.

Maderia, Octobor 4.—Tho Shipping Company's R.M.S. Ruapohu, from Welling ton, August 30, arrived yostorday afternoon with frozen meat in good condition.

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London Wool Market Roport.

London, October 7.-Since tho close of tho sales on tho sth inst. thoro has been considerable business by private treaty at an avorago advance of 1\ por cont. on last sale's closing rates, except long staple merino light in grease. Cross-bred medium quality light in grease, suporior merino lambs in greaso: Market unchanged. Principal declines: Medium and inferior greasy, medium and inferior clothing washed, medium und inferior combing washed and scoured. Wools of a faulty character nro neglected. The Homo and American demand is good. Competition on Belgian and German account is active The sales comprise about 268,000 bales. 70,000 bales havo been hold ovor for future disposal. 8,500 bales have bocn token for America. 87,000 balos havo been taken for tho Continent.

AUSTRALIAN

Now South Wales Ministry Formed.

Sydney, this day.—Mr Dibbs has suc ceeded in forming a Ministry, but the actual composition is not yot disclosed. It is bolioved, howovor, that among its iiicmbors aro Sir Patrick Jennings, Messrs Tricket, Want, Abbott, Tyno, Wright, Loo, aud Farnoll. The formal dissolution tnkos placo today. Now writs will bo issued to-morrow.

THE FRENCH ELECTIONS.

Rioting in Paris.

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Paris, October 6. The result of the French general election has been a largo gain to tho Conservative party in tho provinces. The number of electors who availod themselves of tho privilcgo of tho frunchiso was unusually groat, Riots took placo last night outside the publishing office of "LeQaulois," which was illuminated in honour of tho result of the oloctions. Tho police, however, soon dispersod tho crowd.

London, Octobor 6. —The following is tho rosultof tho French elections: -The number of Royalists returned is 150 ; followers of M. Jules Ferry, 230 ; Radicals, 150 ; Bonn partists, 00. Tho following members of the present Ministry havo beon defeated: —M. Allain Targe, Minister of tho Interior; M. Goblet, Minister of Public Instruction ; M. Hervo Mangon, Ministor of Commerce ; and M. Pierre Logaraud, Ministor 0; Agri culture. M. Devcs, who hold office as Minister of Justico in M. Duclero's Minis try, and M. Rouvio, who hold the portfolio of Commerce in M. Forry's Ministry, havo also boon rojoctcd. The ballotages for the Senate include:—M. Brisson (tho present Premier), M. Do Broglio, M. Clemenceau, and M. Sadicarnot (Ministor of Public Works in tho present Ministry).

MINING NEWS.

Thames, this day. Cambria. —About 3001bs of specimens wero socurod this morning in tho loading stopo on tho cross lode northward of tho point whero last week's hauls were obtained. Since last retorting, the manager has crushod 177 loads of quartz, for the splendid yield of 1,5630zs amalgam, equivalent to threo ounces of gold per load.

Caledonian Low Level.—A well min eralised roof, 18 inches thick, has beon in tersected in tho crosscut at the 640 feet love!.

Devon, —In starting stopo from the riso on tho Sons of Freedom lodo, tho manager bagged 241bs of specimens this morning, and gold ia still visible.

Litil. David.—Dunlop, proprietor, crushed 15 tons for 14ozs 6dwts.

THAT UNFORTUNATE CIRCUS.

Proposed Benefit,

The peculiar circumstances in which the Fryer Circus Company have been placed by the quarantining of their performing animals havo elicited public sympathytto a very groat extent, and the result is that a big benefit i 3 to be tendered the unfortu nate combination of talent in the Theatre Royal on Friday evening next. The mom bore of the Circus Company and the clevor Faust Family will appear in an entirely now programme, in addition to which sevoral attractive items will bo con tributed by local talent, and the performance will be under tho patronage of His Worship the Mayor. Pro fessor Carollo, Mr 6. W. Kenehaw, champion amateur athlete, and also several of Professor Carollo's pupils havo offered their services, and will bo enrolled on the list of performers. Mr Georga Belcher has also promised to recite " The Charge of the !..:;;'.! t Brig ado." A un who;-,-, taken _10 H-'orlh ol tickets ioi tbo show ■ has invited tho :n«t>. and women in the Kefuge to bo present, aud ho has also arranged to have them conveyed to and from tho Theatre in vehicles, whilst Mr W. Gallagher will provide refreshments for the performers. If tbo public will only follow up those laudiblo efforts in a good cause, by fiilling the house, a good cause y/\\\ {j? well served,

SUPREME COURT-Criminal Sessions.

YESTERDAY-(Con eluded)

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.) AssaulT.-Jobn Foley, or Flay, a youth, was charged with committing an indecent assault upon Harriet Lucinda Dulbeth, at Bombay, on tho 27th ot August.-Tho evidence in this case appeared in our last issue.-Tho jury found prißOnor Rullty of a common.assault, with a recommendation to mercy, partly on account ot his youth.-His Honor r. served sentence CONCEALMENT OK BmTK. - JBa^> .J , " was charged with that Bho, on ho 15th faoptem her was delivered of a child, una onacavMiieei to ioneeal the birth of the said child. by wrap ping it in a cloth and concealing tin the Bcrub in an unfrequented place DoO yards from tho houso in which sho reside - Prisoner pleaded not guilty, and Mr William fon opened tho caeo for the prosecution- Alfred II Pearson, living with his parents at Whang a tei, deposed that on tho 18th Sept. he was walking near the church and picked up a paredto thS footpath, wrapped in a black dress Skirt. Ho opened tho parcel and discovered a a nowborn baby. He told Jam n Momn w. at onco Informed Constable Gordon. The parcel waslyiiißinthopath.aboutlOyardsfromtheinain oattlo track—Constable Gordon deposed toi find ing the body, as directed by Moran, among tbo furze. Dr. Clark hold a post mortem exainma , ion on tho body of tne child. He made inquiries, and ascertained that tho accused, had appeared to iiavo been encicntc. He questioned her, sus pecting from what he had heard that she was the mother ot the child, and she consented to a medical examination.—Dr. A. Clark gave evidence of the state in which he. found the body of tho child. Ho held a postmortem cxuminaiion. but found no mirks of violence uimn tho body. Decomposition had set in, in his opinion tho child had been born about IS hours. Hooxaminedthoaocusod.and found indica tions of recent oonflneuieut. Tho accused at first donied it, and afterwards admitted that she had boen delivered of a child on lib September.— Mr and Mrs Broadbont gave evidence nB to the girl's time of sorvioe.-Thit boing tho case, and as the aeoused had nothing to say to the jury, His Honor summed up, and said the only evi dence against tho accused was her own contes- Bion, and, after sonic further remarks, left the case with the .jury, who found a verdict of not guilty.—Prisonor was then discharged.

THIS DAY.

His Honor took his Boat at 10 o'clock. f'KNTENCK.—Tho prisoner John Flay, or Folly, was brought up for soutenco.—His Honor said that as tho jury had found him guilty only of a common assault, ho should not send him to prison and ordor a whipping, but would order him to iind sureties for his good behaviour for six months in £20, to oomu up for judgment when called for.—Tho prisonor bowed and lett tho dock. . , „ Larceny of A Boat.—John Dignan was ar raigned upon an indictment charging him with stealing tho yacht Ariel, tho property of W. B. Baiter, in May liuit. Tho prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr YVllliainson opened the case for tlio prosecution. The evidence in this case will be frosh in tho recollection of our readers.— John Looke, a lumper, residing in Swan son - Btrcot, dopoaed that Mr Baker left tho yacht in his earn. Sho was then in good repair and freshly painted. In May sho was missing. He oid not give prisoner leave to take the yacht, Nexteaw her at River head on tho 21th July. Sho was then in a much worse condition.—Charles Odium, labourer, de posed to knowing prisoner for eight months. Met him in Queen-street on the evening of tho 25th May. At prisoner's request ho consented to accompany him from the Hallway Wharf, whore she was then lying. Sailed with prisoner and a girl named Campbell to Itivorhoad. Left tho vessel there, and went to Kelly's Bush, whero thoy stayed about a fort night.— Jane Campbell deposed that by prisoner's persuasion she went on board tlio yacht, and arrived at Hellior's Creek at daybroak on the 25th May. Tho prisoner did not treat her well, and she left him and went 10 Ecrvico at Kelly's Bush.— William Beonher Baker deposed that ho was a settler, and on the2oth May wis part owner of tho Ariel. A man named Clements was his partner. Sho was in Mr Locke's charge for several weeks. Subsequently Mr Locke in formed witness that ehe had been stolon. Blio was worth £■'.">. Saw the prisoner r.n Ot'.i July. Ho did not know tho prisoner. Ho wished to biro tho bout to go oyßtcring. Witness said ho oould say nothing about it, as tho boat had been stolen, and ho rtkl not know wltcro she was. Prisoner laughed at this and said ho thought he Knew where she waß, and if ho would consent to his hi 'ing her, ho would find her and come to an arrangement. Told prisoner if ho thought ho could llnd her eho would give him a written authority to take her whoncver be might find her.—Henry Bur ninghum saw pritoner in possession of tho boat- Warren Myth, residing opposite Wood's Island, deposed to seeing tho piison<ir and a man named Little In possession. Ho went on board for the purpose of speaking to tho prisonor. — John Clumont . settlor, Riverhoad, deposed that hu was part owner of tho Ariel. Heard that sho was lost. Gavo no permission to anyone to take her. Knew tho piieoner. whu called upon him in respect of the boat. Had forgotten the date. Lived about twomilesfrom Mr lilyt. l'risouer said ho had permisiiori from Mr Bakor to tako tho boat, and road a paper to witaoes. purporting to bo Mr Baker's consent. Witness could not rea 1. Brought tho boat up in a vory dilapi iated condition; told him to take her away, as ho would not take her in that state. Prisonor then loft her in tho crock. ( Loiter put iv to tho eil'ect thnt prisoner had ho.«n arrested for stealing the boat, and that he found her dragging alaeertnin place) Hy prisoner: Hud known you in tho whaler for two or ihreo yoara.—His Honor lo witness: Did you over .ivo permission to pri soner to take ihe Ariel?-Witness : Never.—By prisoner: Did not know you well enough to lot you haven boat withouteecurity.—Prison»r : Your Honor, take notice of that.—His Honor: You attend to my instructions. — Prisoner : 1 only want, to elicit the truth ; tho more truth, tho bettor [or nnI.—His Honor: You must notgo into mattert which have no bearing upon tlio casa, or jou will be stopped altogether.— Prisunor: 1 will ask no more.—Sergeant Andrew Clarke deposed that, on receiving information, on the 2lst July, ho .\e;itto Uivurhc id in search of tho boat. Pound her conceded. Sho wan well muond.—Constable liutchinßon arrested the piisoner on tho sth of An mint, on a warrant, in Kelly's liush Told him mo charge. Prisoner was in a hut in the bush. Ho said. "I'm your man \ theceloDraud Ginger."—To Mr Williamson: He did not say for what ho waßcelebiatod.—Geoiso S. Kc4on, gaoler, deposed Hint prisonor had been in bia custody. Guvu him permission to write, the letter to Mr Clements.—Prisoner: I wish to cull Arthur Kirk.—Mr Williamson eaid tho police had made every eflbit to servo tho sub poena upon Kirk, but ho had left Auck land, end could not bo found.—For the defence', Charles Little (a prisoner) vvus called. Ho eaid that ho lirst met the uccuscd in May last Aocustd was then searching for Clements and not finding him he wrote a note tellinghim where the boat was. Asherecoived no answer lie went to Baker's and got un order to ueo tho boat. Subsequently Cloments met him and told him that he need not have botherod about »n order, as ho could havo had tho boat when ho wanted hor. Clemont'a told them not to speak to Bakor about tho Ariel, as they had had sonic words concorniag her. W hen thoy brought the vessel back, they placed her at Clement's direction* in a little sheltered crock near his houso. Witness was the first' to hear that Clomont'e did net cwn tho Ariel, nnd until that timo they had had no suspicion thatslio was not Clement's proporty. Prisoner did his best to return tho Ariol to Baker, ana Clements did not want thorn to doso. Inspitnof Clomonts, prisoner wished to return tho Ariel to Baker.—lsaac J. Burgess was called, bm could not say how tho wind was on the 18th. A boatoouli enter tho Okura at half tido. and by means of cars she could do so in faco ot en oastsrly breeze.—Tho prisoner asked if there was any cbanco of gotting tho other witnesses whom lie had asked for, as their evidence greatly con corned this case. — His Honor replied that there was not the slightest chance at tint stago. One of tho witnesses had not been Borvod, and tho other had not rcapoudod to his subpoena, — Tho prisoner then addresied tho .jury in his defence. He considered it vory hard that tho prosocution should have taken very good care to have all their witnesses present while no troublo appeared to liavo been gouo to in onsuringthe attendance of these who wore necessary for tho cloarlng of hi. character. Ho was innooent of tho charge imputed to him, and it ho did happon to bo sentenced, ho would mako it his business after his roloaso from gaol to provo tho rights of the case. Any how, ho had no character to lose, see ing that tho daily papers had entirely stripped him of that before oven ho was brought to trial. Ho was the victim of a disputo botwoen Bakor and Clement's as :o tho ownership of tho Ariol. The lal tor was nn un principled man, at,d It was only in Pebruay last that he completed a sentence for lurccnv. If Cloment's had told tho truth, he himself would never havo been nr-esttd.

The Crown Prosecutor having also addressed thojurr.

His Honor summed up. Ho pointed out that the prinoiual care of tho jury should bo to ascertain if poaslblo what was in tho prisoner's mind when he first took tho boat, as it was tho intent that constituted the crime. His subse quent conduct might throw light upon that, point.-Tho jury then rotirod. Thoy returned about an hour later, finding a vordiot of "Guilty.",

John Dignau and Charles Litfo wero then charged with having, on the 18th July lus-, Stolon a dingy belonging to Alfred Sand: ford. They pleaded not guilty. — Alfred Sandford, John Clemont (gumdigger), Wuler Brown, and Sergeant ' Clarke gave evi dence for tho prosecution, and several witnoa o? wero also hoard for the defence—HiE Honor, in summing up, remarked that tho evidence in thia oase was vory mcegro.—The jury, without leaving the box. found the prlsonors "Not Guilty," nnd Little was at onco discharged.— Kor tho stealing ot tho yacht Ariol, Dignnn was then fontoneod to nine mouthu' impri sonment with hard labour, tho eontoaco being made heavy in view of the fact that ho had been four times previously convicted of laroeny. The prisoner was evi dently agreeably surprised with tho measure of punishment meted out to him, as ho retired from the dock with a smiling mmntonancc. Alleged Breaking and X .tkking. Rich ard Buchanan was arraigned upon an indict ment, charging him with breaking and on <>r in_ tho Olahuhu Railway Station ou tho 7ih July Inst, and stealing therefrom.—He pleaded not guilty.—Mr Thoo. Cooper appeared for the defonco.

(Left sitting,)

PITT STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH.

In . anniversary tea and public meeting in connection with tho abovo church were hold last evening. Tho gathering at tho toa was vory good. The pub.io miot ing was conduoted in tho church. Tho Chair man was Mr James Buttle, senior steward or the circuit. In opening the mcotitig lie re minded tbo audience that tho prosont am.ivor sary was comraemoratlvo of tho 19th birthday of tho church. Tho Chairman's address was short, being of a thanksgiving nature for past mercies, and prosDective, having bright hopea for tho futuro. The Kov. T. G. drr led ia prayer. Tho annual report was read-by Mr Thomas Buddie, which showed considerable receipts and expenditure for the year of over ££00, leaving a debit balance of £.(•■_>. The nr.it speaker ou tho programmo was MY \\". H, Smith, on the "Helping Hand Mission. Freeman s Bay." tho addrcsd was full of special interest to all real lovers of Christian work. It showed the past, present, •md lututo noa. ocl!-. oi tho ~-.>_; In a district "!" '', '; ■■■ :■ b. -v 1 .rg-l\-1 .11 __~>_•■ _;i<i i>'<£h etoti <■• ■ ■ J.'_!m:*o.c:ii:n .. '! h' ai,.- ilv U.s told, jud

O'ir.-r ;ha.'! sof :_o w rk,,-.i -■■•^, b i,!>-\i-i')rt', apuejie ; sto. klj to tho stmudtbiea of a:i pre sent. He urged iliac sonic few who have tlio means would come forward and clear off tho dobt of £350 which remained on tho building. The Revs. Hi.l and Smith also gave excellent speeches. The whole tine of the meeting iv_ good. Tho choir, under tho leaderphip of MeEsrs Uhadwick and Limbert, effectively rendered seleo ions of music during the evening. The meeting cloged in the usual way. '

DEATH OF MR R. H. STEVENSON.

We regret to announco the death of Mr 11. H. Stevenson, manager of the Union In» suranco Company, which took place this morning at his residence, Shelly Beach Road, Ponsonby. The cause cause of doath was consumption, and tho docensod had been steadily declining during the last two years under its insiduous pro gress. It h only within tho last six months that tho diseuao doveloped into its acuto stage, and though much against his wili Mr Stevenson was at length obliged to givo up his daily visits to town. Rather than relinquish his duties altogether, tho invalid had his private residence connocted with the Telephono Exchango, and by that means was kept in communication with hia office. He also camo down town on tine days, his last visit being paid about a month ago. From tiiat timo the disease progressed rapidly, and tho ond was reached very peacefully this morning, Tho deceased cumo to Auckland as a young man of 21 in 1863, his brothor, tho late Mr J. G. Stevenson (who was married to a skter of Mr J. M. Clark), haviug preceded him by several years-, lie entered into business with Mr McQutlie, saddler, of Queen-stroot, who had the contract for tho supply of pack saddles to ll.M.'s forces. Upon tho formation of tho Board of Im provement Commissioners for laying out tho Albert Barracks, Mr Steven son received tho appointment of Secre tary to that body, and he hold tho position until the Board's dissolution, Im mediately afterward, ho Was appointed manager of the Union Insurance Company, and this responsible office ho hold up till his death. Almost from his arrival in Auck land, Mr Robert Stevenson was a very nctivo member of tho Managing Com mittee of tho Choral Society, and al though ho was never a candidate for political honours, ho took a very lively interest, and a considerabio part in all contested elections within the city, Of late years, Mr Stovoneon was a member oi St. Stephen's Presbyterirn con gregation. He was married to a daughter of Mr W. Motion, and he is survived by his wife and two sons nnd tluee daughters.

SERIOUS FIRE IN DUNEDIN.

(BY TELEGRAPH —PKESS ASSOCIATION.)

Bunedin, thia day. About G o'clock this morning a most de structive fire was discovered raging in the warehouse of Fergusson and Mitchell, stationers, printers, &c. Owing to the prompt action of the Fire Brigade, the llames were suppressed speedily, but not before damage to tho extent of thousands wub done. The whole of the mechanical composing-room and part of the litho graphic department was destroyed. Tho firm's building and stock was insured for £22,500, tho amount being distributed ovor moat of the local offices. Tho fire seems to have originatol near the gas engine, which was need as a motive power for print ing machinery, but in what way has not yet been discovered,

EXTENSIVE FIRE AT WELLING TON.

Gear Company's Works Destroyed,

Wellington, this day. A riBE broke out early this morning in the Gear Meat Company's Boiling Down Works at Pctone, which wore destroyed, with a largo quantity of tallow. Tho slaughter yards and freozing works wero saved. No particulars yet in town.

Latek,—The boiling down shed, engine shed, bono shed, and part of the piggery, wero completely destroyed. The lire is sup posed to bo the work of an incendiary. The total insuranco on tho property is i' 6,000. The following aro tlio insurances on the buildings, plant, etc., destroyed : Victoria, £835 ; South British, £SOO ; Colonial, £1,200 (about £800 reinsured); National, 4975.

RUMOURED CHANGES IN DE FENCE DEPARTMENT.

(BY TELEIiK.U'II—OWN COEItESI'ONDENT. j

Wellington, this day. It was rumoured that Inspector Weldon would bo placed it the head of tho Civil Police Force, and tho'-Post" last night gave currency to the report. However, I :un informed by the Minister for Dofonce, that there ie no truth in tho rumour. No changes aro contemplated at present, what over changes may tako placo will be in the direction of economy.

LATEST SPORTING.

By the s.s, To Anau, which loaves for tho South tomorrow, Mr J. Marshall's pair, Turquoiso and Necklace, will be shipped to Christchurch to tako part in the C.J.C. Spring Meeting. Both are looking in splendid health, and if all goes well with them up to tho day, we will havo a pair of representatives that will, no doubt, do credit to both their popular owner and Auckland genorally. Chaafe goes down in charge of tho pair, and thoy will be per sonally accompanied by Mr J. Marshall.

Caulfield and Melbourno Cups Betting.

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Melbourne, this day. The following aro the latest quotations : — Caulfield Cup. —Lord Exeter, 100 to 10 ; Velocipedo and Helene, 100 to 8.

Melbourne Cur.—Trenton, 100 to 6 Coronet and Commotion, 100 to 3.

OPENING OF THE MOKAU RIVER.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN COEKESrONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. It may interest some Auckland readers to know that Mr Joshua Jones, of Mokau, has beon successful in ovorcoming all obstacles to his lease of 70,000 acres of nattvo lands at Mokau, and a Crown lease for 56 years in duo legal form will, in all probability, shortly issue, and thus socuro the title. Mr Porham, Survey Department, leaves almost immediately for Mokau, for the purposo of carrying on snagging operations, etc., in tho river, with the object of im proving tho ontranco.

WELLINGTON NOTES.

Wellington, this day. His Excellency the Governor loft town to-day on his visit to Wangunui district, which I informed you last week ho had in contemplation.

The Christchurch banquet to Sir Julius Voge! has boon fixed for 31at inst.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Messrs F. J. Prime and G. Holdehip, Justices.)

Dnunkennkss.—Two persona wero punithed for indulgence in their besetting weakness. Claim fou Wau-s.— Patrick Walsh ap peared in answer to a charge of neglect iu_ to pay £_(_, talance of wages due to Jolmnn Martin.-Mr Napier conducted the case, and Mr Cuve defei.-dul.—Tim claim was for the recovery of wu.os alleged to be duo for services oa the steamship Maori, and the penalty ot £5 prescribed by the Act.—Plaintiff was called, and deposed to t lie liability of defend ant. He had made application for the money, but had not received it. Mr Cave produced a re ceipt for tho money, but prosecutor, who is a German, and said ho could not read or write lioglisb, assorted that ho did not know what was on tho paper whon he signed it. Dofendant told him it simply meant that ho owed witness the money, and would pay him as soon os ho could. Ho believed tho receipt was an lOU that the defendant was giving him —Lettora from defendant lo plaintiff, admitting a further unstated liability, wero put in by Mr Napier.— Defondant waj called, nnd deposed that money was advancod to the extent of £17 10s, while board and lodgintr, clothes, Sua., brought the amount up to _24. for which a clean receipt was given.—Matthew Walsh also _aye evidence for the defence. The Bench dismissed the cute without prejudice, each party paying thoir own coats. Mr Napier said he would bring tho case on again.

At the anniversary dinner and b. 11 of the Foresters, in tho Lonio-st-reot Hall, last night, considerable intores.lv.-.;; excited by n largo emblematic painting tvbich had been specially executed for tho occasion by Mr W. H. Pu'.ford, ton of Mr W. S. Pulfor'd. It represented tho distinctive shield of tho Order, and was designed on such a largo scale that the supporters wore of life size. The artist had discharged his task in first class style, and tho painting formed tho subject ot complimentary remark through out the evening. "' i■ • -

T HE FRENCH CORVETTE MAGON.

A pkw interesting f actßadd appeared in our last evening,. *** ing the French corvette £!*V** of interest. The visit of a 2 * becomoof ™ c occurrence here T^ the Magon appeared round the* *h *» the butchers' touts were in tH-^. and made a most formidable 6fc* An exciting race took pl ac °f n *?& far C men's boats steered by%? %Jlfe Ono of tho trio outdid his f e &b«tcg on board unobserved on l.»rf, ot the ship, whilst the other tardßi(l nates attempted to obta& 0 «»C. port side, but without mo^ Kkl guard being placed X®^ «S boarders' It transpired tha tL(& «W of the Magon ex. oc t e <i • V^ntuS, Health Officer, the ves6e l .J' B,t O Uobatt,buta ß timeZl b6SVfi of that character appeared I-0 officii wa, exhibited, espSf »«5 to get on board, and soon th? .aS jack was run up. There wVt J*» sickness on board, and aC«_? ev <.. board" had fluttered in L fW'i about ten minutes, it was hSks* k visitors were admitted on bt Zi^M our representatives were most „ received by Lieutenaot w/ oUrt ««<lj officers of the vessel?" a td". «* gentleman we are indebted for'J 0 "« sary _ information concerail VA> She is commanded by CantlT Mi the other officers ar e . I"^S Margner, P asoa l, Brichet, F e 7<,„ Lieutenants Lanxade, LhiS,?'B'! -class Surgeon, Dr. Gabto r. , eld: % master, fir sWes; Kt^'s Moysan. The crew are . LT»?•»; { men, and the v esee l is s »B.t3 The Magon was built at cfc^'* launched in 1830, and her fiS>N menced in Dec, 1884, wh 6n Z %»»• China. At the end of' th » m**l ordered to the Pacific station ff Zf 6*« now bound, Tahiti beins h_\,l T^li She left Pescadores G r g 0 i WS»4 June last and called enrolulf ! i at Manilla, Phillipi ne wl_ M _m» (Moluccas), and Compang %>C remained for three days, at "» Wei. day, at Melbourne 17 day ■ .SnS •• nine days. From Hobart rimtßol*t tothi3port U ndersS\t eS* penenced during the vovam.iT 9 X' bad. The Magon took Si&« *i adeatTamsufandKeC n M'* cruising about Pescadores, S, t-i?" out for Chineso junks at H,s*^ to the King Po lC%< cors, with whom our ,2 * tives had conversation, show?,? 91* knowledge of English, i n S a N them can converse i nteUirtbltlwi * lieutenants, who has many fl^6^ din, inquired whether tie nL,,'^* Auckland was Scotch, ft SKftW fortifications of the harbbuT S_f b> of the Russian scare in dwbC^Vf* teer force. They evinced 3 • Bf V*' the progress of tfeßo^irfe the progress of the FrenckT!,'''1 They were also anxious toK«ft could bo had here in Z »** shooting, and were disapnoi n L7 l l' that the game season had So^'t^ tended that the Magon shK . „* until the 15th iustani £» will be thrown open for pKM_* Saturday, Sunda^y and Slon^fe visitors will be welcomed fromfiff p.m. daily. On the Chinese rtZ-Si are 36 men-of-war, 5 ironcladS larger than the Magon, in tfd tteft gunboats; while the Pacific squadm., m the Magon is notv about ttjoSffl ten vessels. .•,!:^' On the same day that the MaMWtii,. Chinese station for Australia, thSg which was in Auckland several S took her departure for Fraace, ' - ; W

ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS.

The anniversary of the UnitedCtoiifaZeiW,, Kureka, and Nil DasperandunUnctatOiM Foresters, was celebrated by a dinner ai. bilk Lome-street Hall last evening., AcapWim. was provided iv tho ante-room by Mr Mum and was done justice to by a very l&ree dimlb of ladies and gentlemen. Bro, Me, Dlitt Chief Ranger, occupied the c&air, and ftiO, 1. 1 borne, Chief ltaoger of CtrartKiltapeto duni, the vice-chair. Amongst the other it presentatives pre;ent wore Bro, Yonw.Cliid jiungcr UourtZcalandla; Bro. Camauice, Court Luroka j Bro. Curlaw, Chief EjiSßrCoa'l O'tj ot Auckland; Bro. A. Oomii.,CourtSta«( ii eieusville. The good thinp taing beendis cussed. theChsirman annonnceittottoieit item on the projcrattims was "Charge ;i« glasses" and j hey were charged eccordieglr. After rhe usu»l loyal and patriotic tomts,lll Vice-chairman proposed, "The Health ol lit Mayor aud Councillors of Auckland," eip>aaiig re .rot that a special meetinß prevented li___ being represented at the gtiharine, Tho next toaat wsa "The Ancient OrW Foresters," which was drunk with muaul honours. The Chairman respondei He c! ho supposed the uinjority of mentalwnMt! doubt like to hear Borne information olf. had been done during the year by the IE Ho said that the Order comprised, on the Hint! Deoembor, 1881, 296 distriots, Iffl <m 633,288 benefit and 13,911 honotai; meiittt showing an increase on the yeir of 3 dWtl 88 courts, 21,069 benefit and 318 honoiwuß hers. The worth of the oonrt; Itfflin hi £3.198.417. and the district fond! W>!H«l total of _3,581.165-an increase on tha Sjvti £200,135. During the year there M. KB members admitted. The juvenile Mclelisi connection with tho Order nnmberefi,attheoi of 1831, 60.000 members, with nearly WW funds, an increase of over .009 .embe.ul ovor £5,000 in funds during the year. Fotia year there were 11,000 members admiWjs in tho samo period 4,100 were transfetmß various courts as members of the Order. Chief Banger Cummainc. of Court m_ proposed "Kindred Societies," IheVice* man proposed "The Ladies," and B. I Phiilip3 proposed " The Press" ioaliifKje* gistic speech, the toast being responded lo .B Star representative. ~ Subeequcnlly nn adjournment mi W* the main hall, wheie dancinK wascpmMt* and kept up vigorously untilsnearly m«' 1 ho danco music was provided bf MwtjKj and Morris's Band, and Measn Urn». Lep no ably discharged tha duUeso(JU«" Ceremonio'. About one hundred \___\ dulgod in tho Ught fantasdc, the prfg being a well-arranged one, in WdlMW™! two extras were danoed. Dunnjllja; Miss Wl'.son gave a very pl«"j*.SS2 of the favourito song, "Eileen AUMftK reoslvod well-moritel avplanse, -W ¥ Lovell contributed his celebra» ■?» Quack, Quack" song with mj* *f ■ chorus being taken up with spirit- tJWZ pany. The Committee deserve g«»WK the manner in which both fliajSffiSS carried out. Tho hall was tMWwJJJS tlio stage being ornametted wtt PJi " iVelcomo to Our Anniversary, :»»H work, while flags wera hung »MS" pictures neatly arranged around the w*

MUSICAL AND ELOCUTIONAR V CONTEST.

Another largo audience gatheraltot** in tho Foresters' Hill to witac* W«*J tion of thocompeti tlonsinotmnectloi!*" Band ot Hope Union. In the am* President, Mr D. Goldie, the chah' *» by the Vioe-President, * "Sb. Tho first portion of the W&^SS* a pianoforte oonteet-Cto 0, ?M*ffij. 21. Only two entries weroreod'* ,& Constable 117), Pitt-street WMJaB from Martha;" Mien Tanfieldltgjgffi ••Homo, Sweet Home," witWffi3Jß#> piecos were extremely dlfflMfcWflj careful manipulation. SeoßwX »«tf B, over 12 and under 16, °*»«©g U there wore six cutties and TOKS1? crick Halted (13), Arch HUP Bggy tho Chain"; Alice Hod?e ffi*«i)S ■•The Drunkard's CMld_ W^sM (12). Newton JBxcelslor, ffIM&M Krank Mason (13), KtMttMt««« o' Leave "; Percy MoßlwiWH* P gtf Weal cyan, "What is Moto»«^ jrf Jo witt (14), St. Stephens *»j-» Stream." Many of these wmM^ gg chosen aud iuordinaWlr LSrtfe* aro so many competitors »BK§p#j toning to leadings, some oy»gj quarter of an hour. TMj«*ffiKE< I £ was that a more taterMtWWsft»p* gramme had to bo adioiuM »»»»fo 0« rotary apologised,and «? cub ft•* I causes. In Section 2, 'V 0» VS gP I ?2 ami node? 16, there were, »W^ Carrie Downie (13), Arch HUt iigSftjf I Kate I'anUeld (13), DOT %V__9__V I home your money to-night £ Ig B&e» I Karungahapo Head. S"» '*U Mf"l Mother's Sake ;" May %JffeW_%_ Wesioyau. " Oh. papa, kf±__fO^Z I Florrle Pioard (II), Sirlf,T&«AfflS Away ;" Minnie. amwa IU),« fift Jg ut, Homo;" Charks Methodist. •'Please give*s&s! was the mostpleasingporaoo««& W some of the Prod«^» Bipß_»S8ipß_»S wore 10 entries In Section», KJSFI«K over 12 and under 16;j.^gSnWSS late, only six appeared, thejes^m postponed until thu ■■**<%&s jjuW,t» 13). Tabernacle, ™c"VfW'T» Carlaw 11), sir Henry J» .^*, I Message "; th™Si'SM%tl 1 I'maman";UoraVfUWyUg^. v&P^ I Kef used." The eofflP«g .^ - consist of InstrunonuJ («»$' M ■ «*? I and reeiUng contests, » tff*S. I of vocalists are to bo entertainment v should oe especially as the names "Jed j*gV fe will be declared. The mv m evening were-Messrs J"> y,* i Baxter* and the elocutioW" Messrs Theo. Cooper anttj^^

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK. WELNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 1886.



What an Immense improvement ! Why, I did not think there wae such alar .0 Show Boom In Auckland I Such are the remarks now being made by Visitors as tbey gaze upon the Stook of Furnishing Goods in the extensive premises of Garlic. __ Cranwell Bouse Furnish s.—[Advt.] M.'i'l I', .1 ________* gg I ~__," "■ ■' 8 A G. BARTLBTT, "'AI- XB4, QUKKN-STRKET. jJ^jnmaateM, .Vato.es, Olooks. and Jewel-1 JSaiSJ??*_JflSaL •«« mado to order or Xp g jto'_E°o?_H?*<2' Engagement and Wod-



I SPECIAL NOTICE. H. L. POSSENNISKI-K, MERCHANT TAILOR, Begs to announco the arrival of his Second Shipment of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, Ex Duchess of Argyle. Shobtland-stt.bbt, Auckland. RLE W I S HAS REMOVED FROM COLLEGE ROAD TO SYMONDS-STREET (Oitosite Ckmkteby Bkidoe Entrance). (8.30 a.m. to 9.30 am. At Home: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. 15.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. OR EYE, EAR, THROAT AND CHEST DISK ASKS.-DR. WILKINS, F.K.0.5., Consulting and Operating Surgeon, is at his Surgery for Gonoral and Special Practice —All Mornings and Afternoons ; Sundays, 10 to 12.30. Consultation Feea moderate. He apont sovon yearsatMooreflelds Eye Hospital, London, nndor Bowman and Crltchett. two at Throat Hospital. London, sovon as Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, ei_ht voßrs at Eye Far, Throat and Cheßt Infirmary, Melbourne. Adjusts Spec tacles to Sight. ConHiilting Rooma Queon-Bt (opposite Shortland Btreet) Auckland. T\ R. LEGER ERSON, OTAHUHU, Attends (omorgencies oxcepted) upon the follow ing days at tho undermentioned placos : PANMURE-At Mr Floming's Storo, ton a.m., Saturday. HOWIOK—Ono p.m., Saturdays. PAPAKURA — Wednesdays, ten o'clock a.m. and 3 o'olock p.m., at Mr Fallwoll s. WAIROA SOUTH —Wednesdoy, twelvo o'clock, noon, Walroa Hotol. AUCKLAND-Alckin's Surgery, Fridays, half-past one p.m. T. & H. COOKE ■ CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, &c, &c, &0„ Bog to inform their friends and the pnblio that they ARE NOW SHOWING, Ex Aorangi, Rimutaka, Ruapehn, and Katherlno, A SPLENDID NEW STOCK I OP 1 CHIMNEY AND TOILET GLASSES : BRUSSELS AND TAPESTRY 1 CARPETS, AND ! IRON BEDSTEADS AND COTS, AT UNUSUALLY LOW PRICKS. I JUNCTION OF :1 QUEEN AND GREY STREETS, Auckland. JEWELLERY AND THATCHES AT LESS THAN COST PRICE. I. Alexander. (Established 1865.) RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. first and only sale since 18g5. £3500 worth OF HIGHCL4SS JEWELLERY GOLD AND SILVER WATCHKS, MARBLE CLOCKS, SILVER GOODS, AND ELECTHO-PLATEDWARE. ALL AT LESS THAN COST PRICE TO EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. i ISIDOR ALEXANDER, JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET. TT~Wo. M c C A U L, V3T Wkllkslby-strbkt East, GALVANIZKD IRON WORKS & COLONIAL OVEN MANUFACTORY. Plumbers, Builders, Contractors, and Storekeepers Are informed that GEO. McCAUL, of Thames, , HAS TAKEN OVER THE BUSINESS LATELY CARRIED ON BY J. L. KEAN, And being a Direct Importer and Purchaser for Cash, is prepared to Supply nil Business Material at Lowest Kates. Awarded Three First Prizes for Colonial Ovens, Corrugated Tanks, Lead-headed Nails and Washers, Spouting, and Lead-edge Ridging. GEO. McCAUL, MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, Welleblev-strket East, Auckland, and ■ Brown and Davy streets. Thames. A NNOUNCEMENT, SHERA BROS. HAVE REMOVED TO THEIR i NEW WAREHOUSE, WELLESLEY-STREET EAST. ILSENER LAGER BEER from the KAISER BREWERY. Sole Agents for New Zealand— SBEQNER, LANGGUTH & CO., FIRTH'B STORES. ALBERT-STREET. AUCKLAND. OWLE;R & W.ILK.INSON, ARCHITECTS, SURVEYORS, AND ESTATE AGENTS, Exchange Chambers (ground floor), DURHAM STREET EAST, AUCKLAND. Plans prepared. Builders' quantities supplied, and Accounts adjusted. Loans negotiated, Valuations undertaken, and Estates managed for absentees, &c. Numerous Properties for Sale, in all parts of Auckland and Suburbs. JUST ARRIVED AND OPENED UP, EX LANGSTONB, FROM GLiSGOW (via Port Chalmers). A LARGE SHIPMENT OF TWEEDS AND WOKS TEDS, Which embrace everything New or worthy of attention in tho Home Markets. JOHN WHITE, Tailor & Importer, VICTORIA-STREET (Next Union Bank). E DUNNE, HouseTSien, and Becora • tlve Painter and Papefhanger. Superior work done, and prices moderate. Has on Bale, White Lead, Oils, Colours, and cheap Paper hangings. Pictures Framed to order.—Address top of Grey-street. mO TRAVELLERS, &O. PRESENTS FOR HOME. Very Handsome Inlaid Table Tops, Cabinets, Inlaid Boxes, Glove Boxes, See., See., all carefully made from New Zealand's rich and beautiful forest timbers. These artioles are greatly ad mired at Home, and become more beautiful with keeping. Carefully packed for shipment. W NORRIE, Manufactuber, Top of Shortland .treet. T3ICHARD ONYON, JLXi Licensed Custom-house Aoent, Shipping and Forwarding Agent. Office NORTH SHORE FERRY TEE. No 19 •piR. EDGE LOW, M. R. C. S., ! Upper Vincent-Street. ' Hours of Consultation: At Home, 9to 11 o.m. 1 and 5 to 7 p.m.; Henderson's Medical Hall, 1 Grey-street, at 12 o'olook daily j andatKondor aine's, Chemist, Karangahape Rood, from 3 to ' . P.M. f J\ B. "D E W E S, 1 M.R.C.S., England, 1 L.R.C.P., Edinburgh, 1 ATTENDS: ' OTAHUHU-Daily l PANMURK —At Mrs Kingsley 8, on { Saturdays.il am- * E HOWlCK—AtMrsMcGlnnes's, Saturdays, 2 p.m. PAPAKUBA AND WAIROA S.-On j Wednesday b. t AU messagos to be left at HIB OWN RESIDENCE, f or with j] MR FRED. FALL WELL, I Chemist, c OTAHUHU. t [A CARD.] J T XR. WJLLIAM ROBERT ERSON, late h -J-'llledicftl Officer and Publio Vaccinator, Huddarsfleld (England), may be consulted at hi) 1 residence, Onehunga (opposite Mr Giltnsn'i, [ Chemist)- Horning „ _ «, . 9to 10 c Afternoon- _.__._, Ito ? i BTMIOg m w - a § ft? 1 h



Hutt tarring o^6 come JJ I ton Crimtna! Sessions to-ffi^^ | Highway KobkbV UffifrtA i souou . drunken. W^pSEffiMlSl honest men, innocent WTO rfffi■ children to weaken and dertW^ g 0 B ( and health, when P«%S. ewfej) \_ can be had that cures f**Bgat W^ $: trifling cost. Ask OKW ft Building matori*ggSS&?l DevonportTNOTtlicotfcggJ^l* L harbour frpntaf?,'-An<!ww«.., i... -lAdvt.] " II