COMING EVENTS.

Heatings, &c, To-night. Opera House—Diorama of Scotland, 8. Market Square-Grand International Cirous, 8. Coupland's Store-Strasburg Clock. Lome-street Hall-Foresters' Dinner and Ball, 'Theatre Royal -Tho Faust Family and Fryer's Circus Company, 8. Foresters' Hall-Band of Hopo Elocutionary Contest, 730. St. David's Mutual Improvement Society— Business Meeting, 8. Drlll-Bhed—Volunteer Rifles, 7,30. Y.M.O.A. Rooms—Address by Mr F. Battley, Pitt-street— Anniversary Seireo, 7.30. St. Thomas's—Gleo Club Concort. 8. Newton Lodge of Mark Master Masons, 7.30. Bpnom Hall—Ratepayers' Mooting, 8. Masonlo Hall, Princea-itreet—Lawn Tennis Ponce, 8.30. Robson's Rooms-Master Bakers' Meeting, 8. Auokland Regatta Club, 8. Auction Sales To-morrow. Gabriol Lewis—Housoware, 11. Bnmuol Cochrane and Son—Fancy Goods, Albums, So,, 11, Vailo and Bradley—Drapery, 11. Hunter and Nolan—Papakuni Sole. B, Tonka and Co.—Sale of Fruit, at 12 o'clock. Carbines k Taylor—Produce, &0.. 11 a.m. • korse, cart, &0., 12 a.m.

Chief Post Office, Auckland.

Valla will olon aa under :—

This Day. For Whangarei Heads, Parna, Walpu, Wha nsrarol, Kamo, and Mangapal per Macgregor or WaitnkJ, at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, October 7.

Tor Waltara, New Plymouth, and Southern ports, per Golrlocb. at 11 a.m. For Coromandel. per Coromandel. at 11.30 a-m. Ste New Plymouth, Wanganul, and Grey mouth. Tier Oretl, at 1 p.m. gor Greymouth, per Herald, at 3 p.m. ForTfiamjs, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Per Rotomahana as follows :— For India. China. Japan. Mediteranean Forta, and Continent of Europe, at 3 p.m. For Russell. Kavrakawa, Australian Colonies and United Kingdom, via Suoz and Brlndun, or Naples (per Orlett rtoamer), for letters. &0., specially so prepaid and ad dressed, a; i p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 3p m. Late letters tor Sydney and Melbourne only, at {.20 p.m. Thubsdat, October 8. For Tryphena, Port Fltzroy. and Okupu, per Argyie. at 7 a.m. For Walwera and Mahurangi, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m, For Qiaborne. Napier, Southern ports, and Aus tralian Colonies, per Te Anau, at 11 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and news papers, at 10 a.m. Late letters till 11.20 a.m. For Thames, per Kotomahana. at 12.30 a.m. For Greymouth. per Mahinapua. at 2,' p.m. For Tauranga and Opotiki, per Clansman, at !> p.m. Sinned) S. B. BIBS, _, . Chief Poatmaster. Chief Post-offloe. Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland—This afternoon, 5.31; to-morrow morning, 5 57. j Manukau HKADB-Thls evening, B.U; to morrow morning, 8.37. Kaii'ar* Heads — This ovonlng, 9.H; to morrow morning, 9.37. Honset.—This evening, 6.3. Sunrise.—To-morrow morning, 5.33. Moon's AaE.-New Moon, Bth, 7.10 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING. Waitaki, s.s.. Crawford, from Whangarel Macgregor, s.s., Johnson, from Whaogarol TO-DAY. Muzou, Kronen corvette, Commander, Captain Pueeh, from Hobart Herald, s.s., Savotv, from Lyttolton Southern Cross, s.s., Splnks, from New Hebrides

DEPARTURES.

LAST KVKNINO. Clansman, n.s., Farquhar, for Tauranga Suva, 8.8., Johnson, for Southern por;s Gloaelg, as., Stephenton, for Rufsell Argyla, s.s., Amodco, for Meroury Bay

IMPORTS.

Per Herald, from Lyttalton: 300 tons oargo, or Tongariro, 100 tons cargo, ex Braemar, and 230 tons colonial pro luce.

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandel, from Coromandel. to-day, 5 p.m. Hotouinhana, from Thames, Wednesday, 9.30 p.m. KnterprißO, from Thames, to day, 10 30 p.m. Mahlnapna, from Southern poris. Thursday Clansman, from Taurangi, to-morrow, early Te Anau, from Sydney, tomorrow, early Arawatn, from Fiji., to-morrow Janet Nicoll, from «outh Sea Islands, duo City of Sydney, from San Franolsoo, 17th inst. Aorangi, from London, October. Arawa, from London, via Southern ports, October lonic, from Plymouth, November I'onKiiriro, from London, via Southern ports, early {For projected departures see shipping ad vertisements and moll notice?.]

Inwards CoAßTwisis.-raku, from Tairua, with 27,000 feet timber.

Outwards Coastwise.—Opotiki, for Whan- Rarol; Paku, for Whangarel and Tairua.

The schooner Welcome, which loft Tiraarn on tho 29th September, has tho following oargo for this port: 2,070 sacks flour and 51 sacks wheat. Tho schooner Torea is discharging copra into the barque BoDguola, for convey ance to London.

The s.s. Macgregor arrived from Whongarei With the following passengers;— Messrs Dlxon, Wethcrly. Btoroy. Matheison and Jazy, Rev. J, Moliean, Dr. Clark, Misses MoAuley, and Mc- Donald.

The schooner Waltemata completed loading at To Kopnru yesterday, and was to leave for Sydney to day.

The barque Katabdin Jim hauled into tho Btroam preparatory to leaving for Astoria, North America.

The SB. Horald arrived from Lyttelton at midnight of yesterdiy. She sailed on the even ing of the 2nd inst. Had strong northerly winds to Cape Palliser, and thence till arrival fine weather. Passenger :—Mr Cliir. The Horald will lenvo for Greymouth on Thursday noxt.

Thn S.B. Oroti loaveß Wanganui this evening. Bhe will arrive atOnehunga to-morrow evening, and leave for New Plymouth, Wanganui, and Graymouth, at 3 p in. Thursday,

When the s.s. Southern Cross dropped anchor in midstream this morning, her cable parted, and tho anchor was lost. She was subsequently moored with a kedge to await Dr. Phllson's Arrival, after which she steamed alongside of Quoen-Btreet Wharf.

The s.s. Waitaki arrived from Whangarel last evening, with the following passengers:— Saloon: Mesdames Reese and Mahon, Misses Blssett, Wilson. Whitelaw, Master Smith, Messrs Smith, Galbraith, Hennessey, Cougnlan, Harwell, Bates. Steerage; Messrs Hoil'man, Overton, Cunningham.

The schooner Oloncairn, with return labour for Solomons and Now Hebrides, called at Sol wyn Harbour, Island of Ugt, on [August 28, and left a day or two after for fiouka, via Malayta. The Union Company's s.s Southern Cross re turned to port, after a long absonce, at 10 a.m. to day, having been latterly engaged on several special trips out of Fiji. She loft Suva on Septem ber 1 with 121 ratnrn Polynesian labour. Anative of Bouka died on the 6th. and was burled at flea, Ihe natives were all landed without any mishap at different places, the voyage towards Auck land being commenced on tho 21th. at 10.16 p.m., from San Christoval. Poor Knights were sighted on October 5, at noon, and port reached as above. Kxperienced strong S.K. trades until the 3rd October, and thence strong S.W. winds, with rough sea, up till arrival.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

DEPARTURES. Itotorua, 8.5., Neville, for the South

The Union Co.'a s s. Rotorim left for tho South atSo'olook this morning, with 30 tons general cargo and tho following passengers :—Mesdames Gilbert, F. Hall, Castles and child, Messrs J Benson, J. Q. Brown. F. Hall, Clements, Pugh, J. A. Bteward, A, Wilson, A, Davis, ana 6 steerage.

The b.B. Hannah Mokau will not arrive from Waltara until to-morrow morning, owing to the Blrong south-westerly breeze blowing. She will lenvo at 3 o'clock for Raglan and Kawhla.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Duneoik, yestorday.—Sailed: Penguin, for the North. Passengers for Auckland: Mr Smith, and 7 steerage.

Nelson, Monday. —The ijohooner Awaroa, concerning the safety of which grave feara were entertained, arrived safely this afternoon. She left Wanganui for this port nine days since, and being blown down as far rb Cope Campbell, made Port Underwood till the weather moderated.

Tho lonic at Capo Town

Cape TowN.Ootobcr Stb.-Shaw, Savllle, and Albion Company's Itnlo left yesterday after noon for Now Zealand.

COMMERCIAL.

Kvkninq Stab Office, this day. Messrs James & Co report a very large at tendance yesterday at their auction sal 3 of English furniture. A large number of lines were sold, some of which realised the following: —Dining-room anito. £20; Duchess unites, from «7 6s to £12; horsehair suits, £13 ss; over mantles, from £3 15b to £4 10s: walnut cabinet, «15; drawing-room oentre tables, £i; watnots, from 13 to 355.

Notices to Correspondents.

A Roman Catholic—We think the subject of the Army and its Prison Gate work has already received full Justice, and that no advantago would be gained by prolonging the correspondence. Index.—The answers to your queries have, wo think, been fully given in what has already been published regarding tho Company. The proiltjj are divisible among employees, pur chasers and investors by the ißSue of snares pro rata to their interests. The difficulty is not how to distribute profits If there are any, but how to distribute tho losses. Inquirer.—Every person giving a receipt liable to duty not duly stamped Is liable to a penalty of £10. A like penalty la recoverable Iroin any person who refuses to give such a re ceipt or divides an amount to evade payment of duty. The person recolvlng the money is liable for the issue of tho receipt and 'for tho cancellation of the damp. The reasons for this are obvious. Rationamstk Absurdities (W.H.8., Bay of Islands). — Wo must deoline your offered series of letters, with thanks. We have not spaoe for a discussion which would open tho flood-gates of narrulity; nor do we beliove there is any need for it. It is a mistake to infer power and influenoo from noisiness. A hollow metallic vessel with a long tongue, you know, is great Bound pro ducer, but men do not mistake its noise for wisdom. Jdstiok.—Tour statement is scarcely one that may fairly bo made anonymously. If what you say Is true, a joint representation of tho grievance to the manager would pro bably have the desired effect. Observer. —Wo cannot think that with so aotive a demand for servant girls at high wages, any great hardship can bo Inflicted in the case you mention. As a morn casual observer, you are scarcely warranted in making an accusation without better evidence. Constant Reader. — Hawkers' licenses are issued by tho local governing body. The .charges by the City Council are: 10a per month, JU per six months, £2 per year. They are only available within the city boundary.

Births

COOPER.—On September 28. tho wife of Chas. Cooper, Belmont Terrace, Reniuora, of a son. KKKSING.-At her residence, Victoria Villa- Symondß-street, Mrs B. H. Keesing of a son ; both doing well.

Deaths.

TALBOT.—On October 5. at Brighton, Jane, infant daughter of David and Sarah Talbot; aged S days.

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

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1885.

For tho came that lacks assistance, For tho wrong that needs resistance, For thn future in the distance. And the good that wo can do.

Our cable despatches to-day regarding the Eastern question involve several contradictions. . In a message dated October 3rd we are told that Russia and Austria are in a state of perfect harmony, having agreed upon a plan for the joint spoliation of Turkey; and under the same date we are assured that the relations between Austria and Russia are "strained." The faithful chronicler next says that Germany is willing to depose Prince Alexander, but England opposes ; and a moment later he flashes along the wires that the Ambassadors have met at Constan tinople and agreed, apparently without dissent, upon their report to the Powers. As the Ambassadors in this instance are mere chroniclers of the instructions given them by their Governments, we are left free to place what credence we please on the reports of " strained relations " and portcntious differences. It is a pity that the news was not more carefully " strained "; but in times of excitement, when people are morbidly craving for intelligence of some sort, correspondents are usually generous enough to supply them, and to keep their curiosity alert. It is ex treraelylikely—of course—that the Czar and his Advisers do want to annex Roumelia, and that Austria wants its lU facto administration of Bosnia and Herzegovina turned into a Government dejure, but it is not so likely that the Czar would send for the nearest news paper correspondent and inform him confidentially, to be wired all over the world next day, that the Emperor Francis Joseph and himself had fixed the business up between them. The Czar of all the Russias knows perfoctly well that ho has no more chance of annex ing Roumelia without a war than of getting to heaven in a balloon. He may make the unsettled condition of the Ottoman provinces a pretext for interfering with a view to territorial aggrandisement, but unless the Ethio pian has at list changed his skin and the leopard his spots, never will his wish to seize a Turkish province become the avowed object of his solicitude and machinations. More over, before the Czar can extend the Southern boundary of Russia around the borders of Roumelia, he must arrange for the simultaneous in corporation in his accommodating and expansive anatomy of Roumania and Bulgaria, which happen, most unluckily for this versatile corres pondent's credibility, to be imposed right between the Northern boundary of Turkey and the Southern limit of Russia. The action of the Berlin Con ference in adding the Debrudscha to Roumania, thereby completely separ ating the dominions of the Sultan from those of his covetous neighbour—not 1 only by erecting between them the newly-created Principality of Bulgaria, but also wedging in the Kingdom of Russia's late ally, who bore such a heavy share of the war—was one of the most inconvenient things the pleni potentiaries did to obstruct the de velopment of those schemes of aggran disement which are said to have been bequeathed a legacy by Peter the Great. And there are many very good reasons for believing still that the policy of Germany and Austria in placing a check upon the Southward march of the Muscovite legions re mains to-day what it was in 1878.

A telegram from Wellington this after noon advises that the San Francisco mail contract has been finally settled, the Union Steamship Company becoming tho principals in the contract, and co-operating with the Oceanic Steamship Company's fortnightly service from Honolulu to San Francisco. A general outline of the arrange ments contemplated for carrying out this service have already appeared in our columns. Only the mails and passengers will be transferred to the waiting steamer at Honolulu, the cargo being transhipped dur ing the seven days' stoppage of the Union steamers at Honolulu. There will thus be no greater detention at Honolulu than under the existing contract, and the tran shipment will be managed so as to cause as little inconvenience as possible.

A letter was read at the meeting of the Harbour Board this afternoon from the Marine Department, Wellington, stating that the Government were having a map prepared for the Colonial and Indian Ex hibition to be held in London, showing the harbour works in the colony, and asking the Board to furnish as soon as possible a small scale key plan of Auckland harbour, showing in colour the progress of the har bour works up to date, with dimensions of docks stated thereon. This will be a fine advertieement-for Calliope Dock.

A flag was proudly floating to-day on the top of the largo chimney attached to Mr John Lamb's flour-mills, Fort-street, as a gentle intimation that the work was com pleted, and that the top row of bricks were rather •' dry."

Thoro has boen a good market all day for Cambrian and Devons at 34s and 4s respec tively. Konilworths are also much inquired about at 2s 3d. A few pounds of specimons have come to hand from tho Success reef in the New Alburnia, and it is hoped that this wine will again •come to the front. G'ady't X ringahakeare also wanted at par value. All other stocks are very quiet. Nothing has been done in insurance and bank stocks for some time.

The Birkenhead Roadßoarc1, having in contemplation the reclamation of the foro shore at that district, have applied to the Harbour Board to cause tho same to bo offered for lease for as long a time as possible.

On tho recommendation of tho Finance Committee, it was resolved at the ordinary meeting of the Harbour Board, thia after noon, "That tho contractor bo requested to hand over to the Board such amount of insurance on cement as will cover any advance that may from time to time bo made by tho Board on account of cement for use in the Calliope Dock."

To-morrow (7th) is tho last day for pay ing Tolephono Exchange subscriptions within the days ot grace. Defaulters will be cut off on tho Bth.

The lad Sewell, who was ordorod to find sureties for good behaviour because of his misconduct at the Salvation Army Bar racks, and who was imprisoned in conse quence of his inability to do so, has been released from gaol through the instrumen tality of Rev. J. S. Hill, who kindly went bail for him.

The charge of criminal afieaalt againet tt-.e Chinesa gardener Loe Chong comos on for hearing to-morrow. The case is ox poctod to be a lengthy one, as fully a dozen witnesses havo been subpecned.

It will be remembered that sovoral weeks ago Mr Atkinson, of tho Gae Works, was ridden over in Patteson-street by a man on horseback, and was confined for some time to bed in consequence. Enoch Salt, the rider of the horso, was brought up at the Court to day and fined 20s and coots for furious riding.

In our " personal" column will bo found on advertisement for a wife by a young and energetio railway contractor, whose present annual income ranges from £500 to £(500 per annum. As his whole waking momonts aro devoted to tho laying down of " pleopors," he appears to havo little or no time to devote to " bride-seeking," b« has placed himself in the hands of Auckland's matrimonial agent.

A cottage in Georgo-strOot, Ponsonby, owned by Mr Borrio, and occupied by Mr J. Harris, wao discovorod to bo on fire about i p.m. yesterday. Tho nearest fire bell was rung, and two membors of the Ponsonby Fire Brigado woro speedily t>ii th'o scene with a hose and reel. Their sorvices, fortunately, wore not required. It eoems that the firo had occurred in tho roof of the building, ttoo cause probably being a spark from tho chimney, and it was extinguished «t an early stage with a fow buckets of wator. Tho injury to the property is con sequently very slight.

The attention of the Scottish population will tomorrow night bo divided between tho Dioroma and the excollent entertain ment in connection with Auckland Burns Club, which takos placo in St. James's Hall. With a continuance of good weather there should be a good turn-out at the latter, for which an oxcellent pro gramme is announced.

The Coinmitteo of tho Sailors' Rest and Home havo appointed the following sub committee to wait upon the Harbour Board and confer on the subject of the use of aito tor the above institution, an eet forth in the Auckland Harbour Board's Bill recently passed :—Bishop Cowie, Messrs A. Hoather, Buddie, and F. Battley.

Mr A. Marshall has applied to the Har bour Board for a towing liconeo for the s.s. Vivid. An application has nlso boen made by tho Manager of tho Northern Steamship Co. for a similar liconeo for tho s.a. Rowona, and by Mr John Combo for a license for tho s.s. Scotchman.

In view of tho approaching production of " Trial by Jury " at tho Opera Honso by Madamo Rita and Mr J. R. Radclilf, tho box otlico has now beon opened at Lennox and Co.V, whero seats may bo reserved.

A meotihg of tho Committoe of tlio Auckland Gardenors' Horticultural Society was hold in tho club-room, Nowmarkot Hall, last evening, Mr C. S. McDonald occupying tho chair, when tho judges and etowards for tho spring show to bo held next month wore appointed. A lengthy report from Dr. Hogg on tho fruit sout Home by tho Socioty was road, which wo will givo in a future issue.

Tho cry of "The Camels aro Coming" bad tho effect of drawing a largo crowd to the wharf yesterday, but doubtless thoro will be a larger assemblage when tho furthor instalments of St. Leon's Circus arrive and tho opening of that most comploto and at tractive show takes placci It has now beon definitely fixod that tho first performance shall tako place on tho ovening of Thurs day next, on tho railway reclamation, Queon-streot Wharf. At noon to-morrow (Wednesday) a box ollico will bo oponed at Lonnox'?, Quoon-streot, whoro tickets can ba secured foi the reserved and second seats. This should prove a groat public convenience.

Mr M. Clarko, torpedo boat engineer, has resignod his post, and not Captain Lodder, as was stated. Mr Clarko proceeds South.

Tho usual meeting of tho Bootmakors' Union was held last ovoning. Tho business transacted was of a private nature

In Mr Cooper's letter on tho fourth page of this issue, the name Hill, in the first lino should bo Hull. It waa Mr Hull who offered a guinea to dofray Mr Hill's oxponeos in connection with tho chariro Dennoa v. Hill.

Tho attendance at thn ovangolisticsorvicos at tho Protestant Hall, Knxangahapo Road, on Sunday evenings, continue to givo satis faction. On Sunday ovoning last, Messrs Wykes and French delivered forcible ad dresses. Tho hymns wore selected from tho Gospel Temporanco Hymn book. Tho- pro motors intend to have a social gathoring of friends and workers of tho Gospel Tempor ance cause at an early date.

At the Glco Club's concert in St. Thomas's School-room to-night, Mr Wills'a song, "Fair Ireland is Ever tho Homo of My Heart," will be sung by Mr Simpson. In his hands this now pieco will rocoivo sym pathetic treatment on its first public pro sontation.

Mr E. .T. White has applied to tho Har bour Board, on behalf of the Birkonhead Road Board, praying that the iron rails and truck lately in use on North Shore Wharf might be handed over to them to lay on their wharf in order to save wear and tear by vehicular traffic.

Tho usual monthly meeting of tho Union atreet Wesloyan Band of Hope was hold in tho church last night. A good programme of songs, readings, &c, was gono through. Special features of tho entertainmont were tho song by Miss Puriy and tlio duct by Mrs Forsjtho and Miss Purdy. The dialogue, "The American Sam Weller,1' waa given in capital style by Masters Adam, Edward, and J. H. Fort. An interesting address was delivered by Mr R. French, and Mr B. Davis occupied the chair. Con sidering the counter attractions, the at tondanco was very fair.

The second annual meeting of tho mem bers of the Auckland Society for the Preven tion of Cruelty to Animals will be held in the Chamber of Commerce room, Insurance Buildings, to morrow, at 3.30 p.m. Bishop Cowio will take the chair. Such a society deserves ovory support, and wo trust that the members will attend tho mooting in numbers, and that tho public will contribute freely towards tho annual oxponso neces aarily incurred in the furtherance of tho work of the Society.

A committee meeting of the Auckland Athletic Club was held last evening, and was well attended. The following candi dates for membership woro elected: Messrs Ashton, Askew, Boawick, Einney, Cato, Donald, Mcllugh, Miller, Mollor, Pulman, Smart, Stowart, and Webator.

To the Editor: Sir,—Will you kindly inform mo through your newspaper tho proper romody for the following:—lt is the practice of several parties in the Karanga hapo Ward to turn their horses and cows loose on tho roads every night, destroying fruit trees, &c. Please let me knpjv if the law allows me to shoot them when they break into my garden, as they frequently do ?— Yours, &c, John Cain. [You can only im pound and claim damages. To shoot or injure would expoßO you to a very serious charge.—Ed. E.S.]

There was another large attendance at the Theatre Royal laet evening, when Fryer and Faust's combination gave a second performance. The programme was the Bame as on the previous evening, and was a really first class one. The entertain ment must not be confounded with the or dinary circus exhibition. It is highly enter taining, and includes much that is calcu lated to delight, amuse, and astonish. The classical statuary, by the Faust Family, is wonderfully clever and beautiful, the musical performances are decidedly good, while the feats of strength, skill, and agility are far beyond the average seen in Auckland. The Company has every pros pect of a successful season,

Some uneasiness was caused in town this morning, by the appearance of tho Union Company's eteamer Southern Cross, which had arrived from New Hebrides, etc., flying the Health Officer's flag while at anchor in the stream. Dr. Philson was early in attendance, and learned that thoro was no cause for alarm, the only report of sickness being that of a Polynesian who had died during the voyage, and had been buried at sea. The deceased had not been suffering from any infectious disease, so that the steamer was allowed to como alongside of the Wharf. Since the Southern Cross was last here, she has boen engaged on several special trip 3 out of Fiji, the last being for the purpose of returning 121 Polynesian labourers. This was effected without any serious trouble. At Santa Anna, Mr McDonald ahd family, who are the only white people on tho island, complained that tho natives had boon very (roublesomo of late, having murdered a native behind their private rosidenco on tho day before the Cross called, and had also threatened to murder Mr Mc- Donald and fataily. Tho Southern Cress has about half-adoaen natives on board yet, one of them being a return labourer, who refused to land for fear that he should bo killed and eaten, so very unpleasant wore his recollections of the behaviour of tho nativos whero he was to have been put ashore.

The extensive range of buildings recently erected in the lower part of the town has almost hidden the Mount Victoria flagstaff from view except from tho shore and any unusually high suburban elovation, so that the desirability of a repeating station in town is vory apparont. Mr Bies_, Chief Postmaster, has taken the matter in hand by opening negotiations with the New Zea land Insuranco Company. The result is that the latter have consontod to erect a flagstaff on the tower of their new building, tho Victoria Arcade, at their own Cost, if tho Government will provide othor.necos sary appliances for signalling. Mr Biss is now in communication with tho Govorn mont re this proposal, but nothing dofinito has yot been arrived at. It is suggested that necessary apparatus should bo provided for signalling both by day and night, and for the dropping of a time ball, which would, no doubt, bo of great servico tb the public.

Subscribers to the Auckland Regatta Club should make a special effort to be present at tho adjourned annual meeting to b'B held this ovoning. The business to be transacted includes eloction of tho officers for tho ensuing yoar.

Mrs Edith O'Gorman Auffray, "Tho Escaped Nun," who arrived in Auckland yoeterday, will commonco her courso of roctUroS on Monday ovoning noxt in the Choral Hall. She is said to bo tho only nun who has over appearod in public after having taken tho white and black veils, Her Bub jocts aro "Lifo in a Convent," "How Sho Eacapod," and "How it was Sho Bocamo Converted to Protestantism." She comes highly endorsed by tho press and clorgy mon of other cities. Sho is now a member of high standing of tho Protostant Church in 1* ow Jersey, and has latoly made a most euccossful trip through California, having spoken nine times in San Francisco. Sho draws as largo audiences overywhoro as Mr Gough. In Glasgow and Edinburgh, whoro sho was in March and April last, sho had audiences of above 4,000 at some of her meetings, and was supported by all tho loading Protostant clorgy and people Tho regular fortnightly meeting of tho Sir Henry Havolock Band of Hopo was hold in the schoolroom last night, Owing no doubt to tho fact that last night was tho opening night of tho Auckland Band of Hopo Union annual contest, thore was not so large an attendance as usual, but thoso presont spont a very ploasant hour lietoning to tho recitations, etc., given by tho members and friends. In the unavoidable ab^onco of tho Vice- President, ('ommitteoman Thompson kindly nctod a3 Chairman. Six new monibors joined at tho closo of tho meeting. The " Biblo Standard " for the current month introduces several ably-written articles to its readors. Espociully readable and instructive ia Mr Aldridge's socond paper on " What is tho Gospol ?"' also tho substanco of a lecture on " Baptism from a Scriptural Standpoint,'1 dolivercd sovernl weoks sinco in Kdon Hall, unda critiquo on Kov. H. Bull's sermon on "Sheol." Inter vouing oxtractod essays, vi</.., "JohnWy cliiFs Opinion of War," "Tho Second Coming of Christ," " Etornal Punishment," " Cambridiro Athlotos," and " Tho Chinoeo Mission," " Tho Falsohood of Silence," and particularly " Preaching to Pleaso Men," will bo perused with interest, A rcspoctablo poom, " Tho Patienco of Hope," church and cumnt news, tho preachers' plan, etc., mako a vory accoptablo number.

Regarding tho question of apprbachoa to Wynyard Pier, which has been under tho consideration of tho Finance Cotnmitteo of tho Harbour Board, it has been recom mended that if tho Gonorul Government tako no action ro access to Wynyard Pier within threo months, tho matter bo again considered by tho Committee

To tho Editor : Sir,—lt is quite timo that something should bo done about lighting tho west end of ./ermynstroot. Now that tho road is being cut down, it is roally vory dangerous to lifo and limb to vonturo along tho stroot after dprk. Only a few months ago a gentleman fell over tho

cutting at tho highest part, there boing no rail or lamp to warn him. Fortunately, ho was not much hurt, but the next comer may not bo so lucky.—l am, kc, Li:x.

Tho steam roller was at work yestorday

and to-day in Karangahapo Rood and Symonds-stroot, consolidating the road metal which had beon disturbed by tho tramway operations.

A full rehearsal of tho programmo pro pared for tho Dovonport Minßtrol entertain ment to tako place tomorrow night was hold last ovoning, nnd paeaod oil with great succoss.

Wo havo received tho first copy of " Tb Leader, an Uasectarian,Christian, and Tern poranco Journal," and must compliment the promoters and oditor upon a very attractive and readable paper. It consists of eight pages of four columns oach, and its literary pabulum embraces,besides editorial matter, a vigorously written article on "Our \oung Men," "Temporanco Jottings," "Taloand Sketches," " Notos and Comments," and a ''Children's Column." Among tho poetry wo notico somo happy verses on "The Loader," by Kov. Titos. Spurgeon. Tho price of this now journalistic venture is 2d weokly, or 8s per annum, and if it meets with tho succoes which it dosorvoß, it will secure a largo circlo of subscribers.

VOLUNTEER NOTES.

Royal Votorans,

The Votorans hold thoir weokly parade in the Drill-shed last night, Captain Andorson, Lioutonant Hitchens, and 46 rank and file boing present. The Captain put the men through company and bayonot drill.

Hobson RlHos.

The Hobsons had a muster of 30 mon at tho Drill-shod last night. Lioutonant Clifton was in command, and put the Com pany through skirmishing drill. Tho Hob sons will flro on Saturday next (tho Com pany having changed Saturdays with the Victorias) at tho Mount Eden Rango for tho lady's prizo and soveral money prizes. Tho ranges uro 200, 300, 500, and 600 yards —class-firing regulations. Ammunition will bo providod on the rango.

COLONEL WHITMORE ON THE VOLUNTEERS.

[BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Invkrcaroill, this day. Tiiii inspection parado of Southland Volun toors took ].ilaco on Saturday, before Sir G. Whitmoro. There wore 245 men on the ground, Inclusive of staff. Colonel Whit moro was greatly pleasod with such a large attendauco on (short notice. In the course of his address ho said that Lieut.-General Scratchley was not quite right when ho suggested that our Volun teor system was practically no system at all, and the Volunteers of little ueo. The system was not quito porfoct, but in criticising, Lieutenant ■ General 3cratchley did not do justice to them. Thoy might bo improved, but hitherto it was only bocauso of the goodwill of tho mon and their thorough military spirit thatit had been possible to carry on tho organisation at all. Whon the system here waa com pared with that in England, or even in the neighbouring colonies, it would beeeon that it was creditable to the New Zealand Volun teers that they should be able to show any discipline. Very little hadboendonoforthem by Government, and the subject had not re ceived eufficent attention from Parliament; but if that were remedied it might fairly be anticipated that the men who had done so well with a bad system would do much better with a good one. The colony waa very much indebted to the new corps for turning out in the way they_ had done, and for the increase made in their numbers,

TABLE TALK.

Weather flowery and showety. Beautiful but backward spring. " Scotland for ever !" Diorama, Burns Club, Caledonian Society, champion wrestler, &c. Two Browns aro contesting tho Welling ton Mayoralty. One will be "done Rocky Nook, Kingslahd, and Morning side propose seceding from Mt. Albert district. . This is tho natural outcome of past shameful neglect. The ratepayers meet on Friday to con eider what steps should be taken. Meantime Mt. Albert Board proposos striking a rate of three farthings in the P°Cnmbridge Dairy Factory will send a ton of cheeso as an exhibit to Auckland Agri cultural Show. , Southland High Schocl wants a head master ; salary, £600 U year. Friday next is to be a halt-holiday at Christchurch, on the occasion of a Volun 6Wa?otah{ School Committee nominate Mr J. M. Lennox to the vacant seat Oh the Board of Education. , , Wellington " Press," and Napior "Tele graph" have both been enlarged; they do not yet como up to the Auckland Star. Mr H. J. McLean, a well-known Dunedin citizen, died yesterday, aged 44. Directors of the Cambridge Dairy fac tory Company resolved not to start opera tions till they have promises of 150 gallons of milk daily. Tho Union Company's now steamer, the Mararoa, left the Clyde for Port Chalmere, via Hobart, on Friday last. Trout fishing in being actively pursued in Nelson pfovinco. Some fishes weighing 41bs each have boen caught. , . . ThesucceßS of Cambridge Jam Factory is assured, 1,163 shares having been taken

Lumpers' strike at Wellington is collap- Bthg i the Union men are gbing to Work at the old wages. A railway guard namedZephama Aldons died at Waimato, Canterbury, yeisterday, from injuries sustained On the railway. Mrs Climetts, wife of tho postmaster and telegraphist at Ohaupo, was taken suddenly ill on Sunday last, and died while her hus. band was fetching the doctor. A (iro at Masterton yesterday destroyed McAra's, Hood's, and Shaw's stables, and kennels and out-houses of the Cub Hdtel. I'hore are 331 patients in Auckland Lunatic Asylum this week, an increase of threo since last week. "Major" Barrett has got married at Dunedih to " Captain " McMillan. The " Captain " is of the female sex. Thanks aro returnod on behalf of the inmatos of the Whau Asylum to the Com mitteo of Avondale Library for a parcel of illustrated papers. flow property is protected by punitive measures is seen from the following sen tences passed yostorday at Christchurch : — John O'Brien, stoaling from a dwelling, five years' ponal sorvitude; William Baker, iarcony as a bailoo, three years' penal servi tude ; Walter Edward Terry, false pretences, two years' imprisonment with hard labour. While Wellington lumpers are "caving in," as it were, by tho lump, those of Lyttol ton aro being maintained in their straggle. The Westport Coal Minors' Union has sent tho lattor £30, and will also make a levy of Is per man, amounting to £10 per week. The big guns at Taiaroa Head, Dunedin, woro tested yostorday, and those at Lawyer's Head and St. Clair aro to bo tested to-day. Additional guns aro to bo erected for the bettor defence of the city. James Hall)fireman aboard tlio Waroatoa, steamor, was drowned at Wellington yes terday afternoon. He fell into the river when stepping from tho wharf to the steamer. Tho body has hot yet been recovered. In bponing tho Supremo Court ot Wel lington yostorday, Judge Richmond con gratulated the country on tho fact that tho law of evidence had not boen araonded ac had boen proposod during tho late cession ot Parliament so as to exclude the ovidonco of admission of guilt by accused portions while in custody. In tho courso of his locture on " Russia, ' at Wellington last night, G. A. Sola said that there was noc the slightest doubt that tbo recent rising in Roumelia was tho result of Rußeian intrigue, which had boon thwarted by the British action in Afghan istan.

HARBOUR BOARD.

Tiik ordinary meeting of the above body was held this afternoon. Present:—Moesra G. W. Owon (chairman), Laßo'che, Winks, Waddoll, Clarkj Qoldio, Hbndorson, Mays, Aickin, McKehzio and Niccol ( Wokks and Tariff Committee's KuroßT. —Tho following recommendations of the Works and Tariff Committoo were read : — lie condition of tram r&ils and truck on Northcoto Wharf: " That light iron rails bo laid upon tho wharf, and that tho neces sary ropairs bo mado to tho truck." lie ro quest from City Council whother Board would purchase earth for £'I'n X 'n tho north sido of Pattoson-atroot: " That tho Board pay tho Council Is per yard for all earth deposited in said street, under direction of tho Board's Engineer." lie Engineer's estimate that a model of the harbour would cost £150 to £200: "That this Committed cannot rocommond tho necossary expenditure." lie appliancos for swinging vessels for compass adjustment: "That frosh tondors bo called for dolphins in Drimken Bay' tho specifications to bo modified by omitting 'the steam pilo driving,' and that tho Board supply such plant as can bo spared. Re re-decking Queen-street Wharf: "That tho sides of tho portion of Queen-Htroot Wharf rocently decked be oleo paved with wooden cube?." lie jotty for Quay-street : " That tho Engineer bo instructed to pre pare plans and ecparato estimate (cement and hydraulic limo) fer two concrete but tro?sos to strengthen tho •wall along Quay street, each buttress to be mado available as tho root end of permanent jottios if ro quired, and that altorativo tenders be called."

SCOTTISH SCENERY.

Next to a trip to Scotland, we can recom mond tho Royal Diorama of Scotland now exhibiting at tho Opera Houeo as the very best way of familiarising oneself with Scottish scenery and spending a few hours amid genuine Scottish associations. Tho entertainment was again well attended last night, but as ita merits become more widely known, wo fully expoct to soo tho building tilled to over flowing. The diorama, judged artistically, is, beyond all comparison, the very finest that has over been exhibited in Auckland. It is not a mero Bcene-painter's daub of ill drawn figures, but the finished work of an artist of highreputation. Thodioramiceffecto for transformations aro also admirable Tho spectator is borne pleasantly along through econos rbndorod doar oven to English hearts by tho romances of Scott and tho pootry of Burns. Very few psople at this end of tho globo have so much as a glimmering pros pect of making a journey through the High lands, but they can obtain a glimpse of tho famous scenery which attracts tourists from all parts of the world, and can see re fleeted on the spreading canvas the Castle and scenery around Balmoral, so dear to Hor Majesty the Queon, or wander in imagination along the banks and braes of Bonnie Doon. Mr McAndrow's descriptive lbcturo, brimful of Scottish humour, and his admirablesongs revive the memory of the over-popular Kennedy family ; and, aided by tho appropriate music and solos of Mrs Lingard and Mr and Madam Hayward, and the dancing of Mr W. F. Barlow, a really charming evening's entertainment is pro vided, as enjoyable by the old folk as it is instructive and attraotivo to the rising gonoration. The Royal Diorama of Scotland h worthy of a long run.

A meeting for young mon willbe held this ovoninK in tho lecture hall. V.M.C.A.. at 7.30, when Mr F. Battley will delivor nn address.

Mkluourne Cur, 1885.—Still a few tickets left in Adam Bode's consultation, which will bo drawn shortly in tho nreßonoe of Press and a oommittco of subeorlbors. Apply at once.— [Advt.]

Tho October number of "The New Zea land Farmer, Boe, and Poultry Journal" Is as attractive aa any yet issued. The information on matters connected with fruit growing is oapeoially full and interesting, while the illus trations in each department are numerous and good. Tho woodcut representing a draught horeo of tho Norman breod is a beautiful en graviog, as is also an illustration represent ing a curious Californian specimen ot the peculiar and interesting . family of pitolw plants known to horticulturists as Dar lingtonia California*. In the Farm Department there is a useful arUole on the turnip-beetle, with which is furnished a woodcut whloh well depicts the luuoct magnified. An article on potato - culture, and another on maize cultivation, will ba especially useful at thia season. Under the head of live Stock will bo found a variety of practical information onßuchaubjectsas horse-breeding, breaking in calta. sheep in paddocks, Ayrshires, castration of young Btock, &c. In this number aleo is pub lished Professor Kirk's ovidenco recently given bofore the Select Committee on Fruit Pests. An article on a native Bpeoios of wood eating beetles, illustrated with a lifelike representa tion of the inseot, should be read by all orchard ists. Altogether, this is a oapital number.

CABLEGRAMS.

[REUTEB'S TELEGRAMS.]

A Misslnß Ship Sato. London, Octdber 5.-Tho Australian Shipping Company's Bhip Antiope, which broke away from the tug in St. George's Channel, and for whose safety some anxiety was felt, has arrived at Waterford.

The Colonial Exhibition,

Mr Murray Smith has applied for space at the Colonial Exhibition on behalf of the Tasmunian Government.

Wool Sales.

Tho wool Bales closed today, with prices flat; 308,000 balos were catalogued, 70,000 bales reserved, and 105,000 bales taken for exptirtj including 5/500 bales taken for export for America. The Frenoh Eloctlons.

London, October s.—The French eloc tiona art now proceeding, and everything is b'oing conducted quietly. At present tho Opportunists have a majority. It is ex pected that M. Jules Ferry, ox-Promier, will be again olettod.

AUSTRALIAN.

Tho Political Crisis In Now South Wales

Sydney, this day.—Sir Alexander Stuart, Premier, placed his resignation in the hands Of the Governor yesterday. His Excellency sent for tho Hon. W. B. Dalley, Attorney- General, who, however, declined to form a Ministry. Lord Loftus then called upon the Hon. G. R. Dibba, Colonial Treasurer, who undertook the tusk.

THE EASTERN CRISIS.

Decision of tho Ambassadorial Con fcr'cn'cb.

{reuter's cablegram,]

CoftsTANTiNorLK, October 5,

The conference of Ambassadors com menced its Bittings to-day, and a com mon decision has been arrived at. A re port will be made to be laid before the Cabinet.

London, October 5. Tho Czar has favourably lecoived a deputation from Bulgaria.

Belgrade, October 5,

TheSkuptschina has voted the sum asked for by King Milan towards increasing the Sorvian armament. The standing army has been raised to 100,000 men, by calling out the first-class reserve.

PONSONBY CHORAL SOCIETY'S CONCERT.

A concert of a miscellaneous character was given last night by the Ponsonby Choral Society in the local Oddfellows' Hill, under the conductorship of Herr Carl Schmitt. The building waa crowded, and the audi onco scorned abundantly satisfied with the treat provided them. Our report is unavoid ably crowded out.

THE FIGHT IN A CAB.

Tho Pugilists Before tho Magistrates.

Thk recent fight In a cab formed thb Bubjoot of two oases at tho Police Court to-day, Mossrs Bonrdman Bnd McMillan bolng tho presiding justices. Henry James Olllvor -was charged with Doing drunk and disorderly in (Juebtt streot. Kvldcnco for tho proseoudon waa given by Sorgcant Kioly, Constablos Kolso and McConnoll, Calveit, tho drivor ot tho cab. and MoHsru Showrini? and Aldorton. Tho ovldonoo of Sorgcant Kiely and Constablo Kelao was to tho cm ct that tho two men woro drunk in the cab, und struKKlliiK. They got out of the cab, and oontinucd their light on tho footpath. Con- Btablo MoUonnoll depoaoa that tho man was drunk when ho was brought to the station while Calvert's cvidonco waßiothe tll'eot that both mon wore drunk, bhewrinf? sworo that he Baw Olllvor striko Diokcnson as he got out of the cab.—ln opening the case for tho defence, Mr Theo. Cooper said that It was a matlbr of opinion at what stano a m»n might be con sidered drunk. Of oourse, whon one policoman deposed that a man \Sraß drunk, the whole f orco. Including bvon the Sorgeant himeolt, would be prepared to ooiuo forward and bolstor up tho chargoby s&jldk that he waa drunk.—Sorgeant Fran retorted that neither ho nor his men would state what was false.-Mr Boardmun auggootod to ■Mr Cooper that it would bo belter for Mm to call .ovldence to rbluto tho charge than to attempt to in jure tho testimony of the police by insinua tion.—Mr Warnock. landlord of the Kdon Vine, was callod for the dofonco, and dopoaod that prisoners only had eodawator in his hotel on tho day in question. Dickinson was what might bo oalled jolly, but both men could walk.— Mcßiira Fenton. T. J. Dudor, Bond, and Majs were railed, and gave tho prisoner a good ohar actor for sobriety, but In answer to Sorgeant Pratt they had to admit that thoy had not aeon him on tho day in question.-Olllver was ca'lcd, and denied tbat ho was drunk or disorderly on tho 211 th. Ho waa only in one hotel before the Eden Vine, and had lemonade and brandy there.—Tho cross-examination of iho sergeant refreshed tho wltnoßS'B memory, and ho ad mitted that ho had also boon In tho Nevada, but denied having visitod nither tho Markot or Family and Naval Hotels.— Tnolr Worships considered tho charge provod, and inftlctod a flno of 203 and coats.—Honry James Ollivor was then chargod with unlaw fully assaulting Norton Dickonson by catching him by the throat and striking him.—Mr K. Cooper appeared for tho prosecution, and Mr Thoo. Cooper tor dofondant.—Norton DiokeDSOn deposed that he was with tho accused from 11 o'clock on the forenoon of the 28th till the time of tho anoat. Tlioy had a whisky oaoh at tho Nevada, Bnd threo more oach at Brophy'n. Mr Aldoiton came into the hotel for a glass ot bear, and at tho requost of defendant, witness undertook to Bhow him whero Alderlon lived. While they were on their way to the placo, Olllver said: "Do you know how I do whon I cave a spite against any] one 1 I wait till I got him by himaol', and then I muzzlo him. I luwo done many liko this at tho North Shore."—Tho prosecutor, Mr Culvert, and Sergeant Kiely deposed to the assault, while Dr. Tonnant dosoribed tho wound on Diokoneon's head.—Mr Theo. Cooper addref sed the Court for the defence at some length.—Olllvor was called and deposed that Dlckenson conmionced the row in tho cab by saving that ho was Ino contractor. —Ttio dofondant was lined IDs and costs, or in dofnult, seven days' imprisonment.-Mr E. Cooper applied, usdor tho 189 th section, that ball! the lino bo awarded to the defendant In consideration of tho expense to which ho had boon put, but tholr Worships did not feel justi llod in granting this requoßt,

WRESTLING MATCH AT THE LORNE STREET HALL.

Fagan v. Matheson,

Thbihk was a good attendance of "tho fancy" last evoning in the Lome street Hall to witnoss the wrostline match between Messrs W. S. 1 Fagan and W. Matheson in Cumberland style for the championship of Auckland and a trophy purchasod by the competitors. Before tho wrestlinß bogan a number of boxing heats took: place between competitors for the geld medal presented by Mr J. Mathoson, of the Maeonio Hotel. Mr G. Belcher officiated as judf:o. Mrß. E.Adama dofeatodMr J.Harvey, Mr K. Sandall dofoatod Mr R. Stevenson, Knd Mr J. Kirby defeated Mr Me Anony; Snndall and Adams thon boxod off, and tho former won. Tho match of tho oveninß then came on, Mr Q. Belcher aoting as judge for the wrestling, and Meßiira Wright and Cooper appoaring as ref oroes for Fagan and Mathoson respectively. In tho first fall Matheson was, after a short strugglo, pitched heavily against the wninecoiing, and ho struck his head so eoverely that it was doubtful whothor ho would again bo able to come up to scratch. Ihe judge decided that it was no fall. Mattieson soon oamo to tho front, and this time both men gripped well, and fortuuo appeared to havci turned in Muthcson'a favour, for he lifted Fagan clean oiFtheetugo, and landed him fairly, bolDg unhesitatingly deolarcd tlie winner of that fall. At thenextround, therowasagooddoalof Btruitgllng.butat last Ihejudgo declared in favour of Vugan, though Mamcson and his friends claimed tho fall, but bowed to the judge's de cision. The next fall also proved unsatisfactory, as both men slipped their grip and Matheson also slipped his lingers, thus throwing tho fall away. The judge then decided lhat as Matheson had fallen so heavily against the wainscoting, it would bo fairer to have an other contest, and it was resolved that if pos sible it should take placo or tho Metropolitan ground, and be open to the public. The judge declared the contest stood at present as fol lawe:—Fagan two points, and Matheson one. The amateur boxing contest was then resumed between Mesßrs Sandall and Kirby. Tho men appeared to bo protty ovonly matched, and tho contest was very keen. After tho third round, ■ the judgo interfered, and Ravo his decision that tho match must bo considered drawn, as both competitors had Infringed tho rules of tho contest as laid down by the Marquis of Queens berry. At that time Sandall appeared to Have the groatest endurance and would probably have lasted out his opponent. We are requested by the managomont of tho above competition to state that the offer of Matthews, tho American pugilist, to back aman agulnst one of tho competitors, wan not expected; and tho management were not aware until tho last moment that Matthews was act'ng as Klrby's second, otherwise he would not have been allowed on the stage

llr W. Errington, Dock Engineer, ro ports that the contractor for Calliope Dock is making good progress with the work, the excavations for the inner portions (about 300 feet) being almost completed, whilst at the outer end a large portion of the excavating is taken out. The outer main coffer dam is now piled about one fourth of the total lengths, and the engines, stone breaker, concrete, machines, tanks, pumps, &c, in connection with the mixing of concrete, are on the point of completion.

The boxing match between Matthewß anrl Wi'kJn^on takes place in the Lome street Huii ou Friday night.

Vaile and Bradley'a sale of drapery, ad vertised lor to-morrow, ia unaYold&bly pott ponedi

THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL CONTRACT.

Tho Combat Finally Settled,

(by telegraph—own correspondent.)

WEtbiNGTON, this da y. The San Francisco service is feottled. The Union Company are the contractors" arid connect at Honolulu with the Oceanic Company, whd have become sub-con tractors. Tho contracts will be signed to-morrow. Passengers will have the option of a fortnight in Honolulu, can see tho volcano, and go on by the intermediate fortnightly steamer, Messrs Mills and Center, who sign the contract to morrow, leave for Auckland in Iho Mana pDuri on Friday.

(t)Y iELEGBAfcII—frRKSS ASSOCIATION.)

"Wellington,

this day.

The negotiations which have been taking place betwoen the Government and Union Company, and Mr Center, of the Oceanic Steamship Company, re the San Fran cisco mail,, service are concluded, and tho Union Company and Oceanic Company has decided to undertake the service. The Union Company will be the principals in the contrdct, and carry the mails from Sydney to Auckland, and thence to Hono lulu, where they will.be transhipped into the fine steamers Under the flag of tho Oceanic Company. The contract will be signed to-morrow, but tho details have not been allowed to bo made public, nor tho arrangements betwoen the two Companies. Mr James MillSi mana ger of the Union Company, and Mr Center, leave for Auckland on Friday. The advan tage to passengers under the new contract is that should they wish to stay for a few days in Honolulu, they could 'do b'6 and go oh by the neit steamer of tho Oceanic Company, whicl) has a fortnightly service between Honolulu and San Francisco. The contract commences from Sun Francisco in Novem ber, and Sydney in December. It is not decided what boats are to be used;

THE DUNEDIN MURDER.

A Mysterious Domestic Tragedy.

[BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

DuNfcbiN, this day. At the inquest on Goorgina Butler yester day, the evidence of Police • Sergeant McDonnell was to the effect that when ho was called in he found the woman lying on the bed with her clothes on, and a good deal of blood on the wall, spurts of blood being as High as two feet above the bed. Mra Brown told him that her mother had been very drunk on the Friday afterneou, and fell in the scullery, the kitchen, and the back yard. On searching the house, tho police found a pillow-slip with a spot of blood on it, a girl's pinafore under some clothes with a good deal of blood on it, and a dross improver, also under some clothes, with blood on it. Dr. Hockon in bis evidence described the wounds, and stated that there were a few female hairs in the fingers of each hand, a piece of bed-tick, and among the hairs were what appeared to be the bristles of a brijsh similar to a dustinp brush produced,—The daughter, alter being cautioned, also gave evidence, and stated that when eho got up on Saturday morning the back door was shut, but not locked. She then found her mother dead. Sho denied that any jjuarrol existed between her mother and herself. Tho blood on the pillow-slip was from her little girl's nose, but she could ntit account for that on the pinaforb,

MINING NEWS.

(HI TELKOKATH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

TiiAMES, Monday night. Cambria.—Crushing is shaping for an im proved return of f lilly two ounces jier load, which probably accounts fcr tho upward tondoncy of tho Bharemarkot. New Manukau.—Tho manager confi dently anticipates a payable return from tho trial crusliiDg now in progress, and the reof in working looks well. Waioronoonai District.—The following returns of molted gold have beon banked : —Now Find, 3030zs from 390 trucks quartz; Colonist, 2050za Hdwts from 312 trucks.

Devon.—The manager secured 141b>j of specimens this afternoon in the stopes en the Sons of Freedom lode, and a good show of gold remains. New Albuenia.—lOlbsof specimens obtained thi? afternoon from the winze below the Wbau level on the Success reef.

CURTAILING PUBLIC WORKS EXPENDITURE.

(BT TELEGRAriI—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Kiiiikiiii, this day. The contractors engaged in the road workf at each end of the tunnel have received in-

structions from the Government to reduce the number of workmen to six for each con tractor. A good many men came up here to work on these contracts, and they have now to look for employment elsewhere. It is a disappointment to the business people, as several of them had contracts to supply the men, and they had purchased a number of pack horses for the work.

SPORTING NEWS.

ACCIDENT TO COMMOTION.

[Recteb's Telegrams.]

(Received October 6th—12.45 p.m.)

Melbourne, this day.—Mr Pearson's horse Commotion put his foot into a hole in the ground while training yesterday. It is verj doubtful if he will come to the post for tho Caulfield Cup.

Caulfield Cup Betting,

Melbourne, Monday,

The following nre the latest quotations for the Caulfield Cup, run on the 17th instant :—

12 to 1 agst. Lord Exeter 14 to 1 Helene

17 to 1 Velocipede 20 to 1 Lord Wilton 20tol Gratitude

The Melbourne Cup.

Melbourne, Monday. The following scratchings aro announced for the Melbourne Cup:—Lorelei, Reginald, The Broker, The Plunger, and Wilku.

Hawke's Bay Jockey Club Spring Mooting.

(BY TELEGRArII—MESS ASSOCIATION.)

Hastings Raceooubse, This afternoon. The Hawko's Bay Jockey Club Spring Meeting commenced to-day. When tho racing commenced, there could not have been fewer than 3,000 people on the course, The first race was the

Free Handicap of lOOsovs. (exclusive of

hurdle horses). One mile and a distance, Administrator (Vaile), 9st ]

,New York (Lazor), 6st 81b

Rumour (Avery), 6st 121b 3 The following also ran : — Speculation (McCormick), Bst 101b ; Bayard (Homes), 7st 111b; Herculaneum (McKenny), 7st 61b ; Bingleader (Wood), 7st 41b ; Wallabi (Keys), 6st 51b.

New York got the best of a bad start, followed by Administrator and Bayard. At the back turn, New York still held the lead, Rumour lying third, and Ad ministrator second. Opposite the Grand Stand, they were all of a bunch, New York being juat in front Entor ing the straight, New York was in front, Administrator and Rumour being his immediate attendants. A splondid race ensued, the two running neck and neck, Administrator winning by half-a-lontli, which he gained i few strides from home ; Rumour, a length away, third. Inside, totalizator dividend £1 15s, and out side, £119. Time : lmin. 58secs.

Maiden Hubdle Race of 50sovs. About

two miles,

Mangahoane, list (rtodmond) .. Loch Lomond, 12st 31b (Lyford) Silver King, list 121b (Newman)

The following also ran: Mountaineer, 12st 31b (Maher); Flemington, 12st 31b (Edwards); Rimu, list (Morris); Gipsy. Hat 121b (Gilpin).

The following horaes were omitted from the list of nominations for the Onohunga Racing Club:-Spring Handicap: Victoria; Suburban Handicap; Little Wonder and Disappointment,

ARRIVAL OF THE FRENCH CORVETTE MAGON.

THE signal of a echooner outeide *M« U was shown from the Mount Victor sJ? about nooh, ahd it was g9nora , ly ""* that the Vessel would prove to be the j Nicoll, now due from South S 6a h J'' Later on, however, a flag waj , * showing that she was a foreign man-o'.J! and about 2 p.m. the French «. Magon came into harbour, ,»!» theltailway Wharf. Th &*5 last from Hobart, is rather aISXH** beamed, ship rigged vesfee], ooflstranhS1 *1! wood, is 2,300 tons meaaureS ctSot fitted with compound rigT^ horse-power. Slio is armed with IB h iWB loading guns of 14 centimetres■ mS 8* the Government factory, 3 HotchkS. 'u W and 2 small nel'd guns for anrf£™|g"» Her crew, who are mostly smart «"■ follows, number 279, all told Jh m * armed with modern rifles, Bword-biyoJ^ revolvore, and cutlaeses. The Mam* i* forfaidable-looking ram projecti f " e fe feet under water. Sha has a fullS al ment of boats, including a steam f plaJ and a torpedo boat, ahd is said to U?? able of steaming 14 J knots an hbur T& Magon, at the tune of the war brtfcfi France and China, was sent from v, with others to reinforce the S*?? blit before she arnvedat China the l« » concluded, and consequently there wa6 W thing left for her to do, She w» ay}* fore ordered to proceed to ih& ffiJSJ station. Her complement consista of S officbrs-CommandEr P Uec h, Lie ttt6 S Marquer, Pascal, Brichet, Corquemi Lb2 and Linkanbeld; and Or. I.ffiffi 279 men. ">

She Hoists the Yellow Flag. As the afternoon wore on; it was biSaari<ii that the Magon had hoisted tie yellowta This must have been done throaeh i« advertence 6r misunderstanding m S reporter states that there is no sloW. board. The Magon is anchored TZ Btream off the ViotoriaWWhatM t Kotft

SHOCKING DEATH IN A HOT SPRING.

(By teleqrAph.—own cokebspondhsm

Rotoota, this day, The inquest on the late Mrs Soddon terminated late last night. It was held before Mr H. O'Connor, coroner, andajoty of six, of which S. J. Brent was foreM, The verdict was "That deceased coin, mitted suicide while in an Unsound mate of mijd." The vordict is severely critic^ here, and the general opinion is that thbtb was a want of evidence of any suicidal in tention, and that an open verdict shoHd have been given.

WHARF AT COX'S CREEK.

A letter .was read at the last tooting bf the Finance Committee of the Harbour Bottrd, from Mr Vickery, one of theillitec tors Of tho Richmond tail WaWatu Timber Company, asking permission, '•'ft erect a landing wharf, etc., at Coi's Creok, where tho mill is to be situated, anil draw ing attention to the necessity of having ah unused bridge which obstruct) the channel removed. After Coheldbring the matter, the following recommendation was made by the Committee:—'.' That per mission be granted to the above Company to erect wharf and booths as requested, pro vided that the necessary Order-in-Cotinci! be obtained ; plans to be approved by the Board and tho work to be carried out sub ject to direction of the Engineer of the Board ;" also, " That Mr Viokery be in formed that as the General Governmebt erected the bridge referred to, the Board canndt take any action in the matter."

THE STRASBURG CLOCK.

A highly ingenious model of the marvel lous clock of Strasburg Cathedral—rightly accounted one of the seven wonders of the world—was on exhibition yesterday and last night in .Coupland's old store, Queen street, and was inspected with eager in terest by crowds of sightseers. As we have already described it in detail, it is unneces sary to recapitulate, more especially m each visitor receives a printed flyehcot containing a minute description, and also a history of the model, which, by the way, took ton years to construct. It is one-fifth the size of the original, and in other respects is an exact replica in miniature. The sti iking of the clock and the phenomena which happen thereupon are the greatest attractions to visitors. In the original, these happen only once in 24 hours, but in the model they occur, for obvious reasoni, every fifteen minutes. The clock will be ex hibited every day this week from 2to 5, and from 7 to 10.

TELEGRAMS.

Te Aroiia, this day.—lnformation. Sh been received that the application of the Domain Board for £1,000 for further development of Te Aroba Thermal Springs has been granted.

Wellington, this day.—At the Supreme Court this morning the following were sentenced :-Chas. B. Watson, for recwrag stolen property, 12 months j J. A. GoMdon, larceny as bailee, 6 years; E. Price, wal ing, 6 years; J. Cummings, larceny,3yean.

Cambridge, this day.—The proprietors of the Cambridge racecourse have sold out to Mr W. K. Carter at £15 an acre. Therein about 125 acres. This showsthat the value ot Waikato land is again advancing, m Carter will carry out present arrangemwti .with the Jockey Club.

Hamilton, this day.-The PakunW hounds threw .off this morning at ™ BuUock Webster's place. They mil .W a series of meets throughout Wjinto. winding up with a Hunt Club meeting,« the Cambridge course,

POLICE COURT.—This Day.D

(Before Messrs BoMdmanand MoMttlan, JP.' DRUNKBNNBSS,-Ono person was flnodte.UiU offence. t Drunk and Disordkri.y. - Henrr ««™ Olliver was fined 20a and oobM, and •WHHJj costa Jor aß!anlt.-Mary Ann KeUy, dioohOTM with drnnkenness and disorderly omrtuoi.''" fined £5 and oosts. „ ~ n.^M Missing COPPBB.-Jameß Martin, w«re« Sherilf. and Thomas MoHughwaJOhWgWWj the larceny of copper, value £20, **J™J°Tto Fraser and Ttnne -Mr N»plar appwred'« MoHngb, and pleaded not guilty.-A« WJS quest of Bergcant Pratt, the case via rtjMW till next Saturday. • „„,.. «< The Timekeeper. - ArUiur .Sow wj charged with feloniously stealing a S'vkms 10s, the property of ,Henry pleaded not guilty.-Mr Turk Y^Sf^S deposed that the bailiff came to W»M»g question to remove furniture. Tnecrowv other things were BubsequentlymUMo-.'JJ Parker, carter for Mr Craig, dDpwed ts«i» wont to remove the furniture .norn »<" Prisoner asked him to put a !<■«« fftntM the one produced in his nosebag for MnUW^ refUßed.-Acting Detoctlre HerberUWJMg™ finding the clock on prisoner's num»«fS?. jj admitted having taken &-&ffi2S»» answer to tho usual a.u™"Ol'y?™,?.Sdffldoot the clock home in pure 'orgetfuln«a»™^BU e a remember to return it.—The that prisoner had stolen the clock,tatjW did not not wish to injure hi* future Jtw" dismissed the case. m.* ebitll Alleged Criminal Assaclt.-T t>twjfa against Le Chong was adjourned till io-nw"» mSSiS£. of furioub mngsrisaS was charged with furious street. Freeman's Bay, on the mi JJJj M Thome appeared for defendant «» would admit the pace, but denied ,nt *» , r , of the act.-Mr Atkinson, Gas WortoMJJfo deposed that ho passed O»«S"8ii» road. He was going at a t^^jA |»t d quently. witness was croseing: at »« "Jjg Franklin Koad. when defendant Übw^ htm and rode him down before a^ get out of tho way. {*»*«fiS n jf Jrime" out. He stopped and 'nIHS?fS»d«!SF' was hurt, but tfia not offer to i f^ua. & or pay for his trousers, y™*,2« wtlhW* did not say his horse had rua' •'jar to „». Witness had boen in bed for son* "^tnw sequence of his Injuries.-John wom^ ,„,! to?, also deposed to thefaow. ■WfiZgS*?* going at a furious pace, E Holding his horse in. He was »™«3ft lad & gardlees of all before nto--MWsn» j|r Hopkins Kave '^^Sj'J^ttliM SS Thome contended that tnoJt a»4 the result of pare aool*»•jj/Wjg Enoch Salt, who deposed .^vJrtfdlioHg; frightened by a drayJifdo^Wwwtoffi He Boalled out to MrAUdnwn. wM front of tho horse. ,wiineM^J^u^ni^ succeeded in breaklnif to« pjoea iRf The horao did not S°moJ^^ioi^r Mr Atiinson f elL.—JFtoed 308 ana u»

' " i Ilr (i Iff* To morrow at 11 ware! The e»le is nnrMWved w command attrition, j Vud Otic*'" Building nr.aterials ""jS^ttf

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6. 1885.



TITILL-lAMSON A VENUE, SURREY HILLS. SPECIAL NOTICE. A limited number of CHOICE ALLOTMENTS In WILLIAMSON AVENUE, destined to be the finest street In or about Auckland; also some In other streets, are now fob thjb itrst toik OI'KN FOR BALE. Terms I One-fiftii Cash, balance any time within fire years. Instalments of £5 and up wards received. Interest, 7 per cent, on unpaid balances. Prices and plan* can be bad at Office, Short' toaq-rtreeU BOARDMAN. Agent B> ICH AR D ONY ON. U Liciisnskb Custom-house Agent, BHUTIN9 AND FOKWAHMNO AOSNT. Office NORTH SHORE FERRY THE, Ho 19 '



\ NNOUN CEMENT, SHERA BROS. HAVE REMOVED TO THEIR NEW WAREHOUSE, WKLLEBLEY-3TREET EAST. W. S» Laurie & Co. Havb fob Sale— 170 Tons Bonedust 250 Tons Island and Poruvian Guano 200 Tons Superphosphate ol LUne Sulphate Ammonia Nitrate of Soda 100 Bales Comsaofca 60 Tons B'aok ana Barbed Fenctaß Wiro 50 Kega Staples.'Pinß, and Boilers SBKpg-viz., White and Red Clover, Alsyke, Timothy, Cowgrass, Cooksfoot, and Rye grass, Turnip, etc. Prices and Samples on application. CUSTOMS STREET, AUCKLAND. FREDERICK MOUZER'S Bijou Shop, in Victoria-street, la still the gem of Auck land. Walk np arid see it It's worth the trouble. Albums. Handbags, Workboxeß. Fans, Books, Birthday Cards, and taatotul and beauti ful artlolea innumerable. Plata Figures and Plain Dealing—the only plain things about tha tiace. OPBINO gfIABON MILNE & CHOYCE Would bea to notify to tholr friends ana the public generally that they hare NOW OPENED AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT or ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES FOR THE COMING SEASON, And would reßpeotfully solicit a CALL, The Goods having been bought In the Home Markets on very advantageous terms, the Prices are guaranteed to bo EXCEPTIONALLY LOW. • ——— L2J The following represent a fow Ot the T^ Goods Opened I P "TeW^hSV STRAW GOODS X* %WmaNtEIs,VISITEB, & O O NEW JERSEYS, DUST COATS. &c a NEW FANS. FANCTGOOD^^ ffl NEW DRESS GOODS (Immonse varietj) r-\ NEW WASHING MATERIALS W NEW SILKS, BROCHES, &0. NEW ANTIMACAS9ERB, &ft hi NEW LACKS (In great variety) G« NEW KID & TAFFKTA GLOVES NEW FRILLINGS, RIBBONS. &o. h». EVERY REQUISITE [j BABY LINEN, r^ and HH LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S M UNDERCLOTHING. BOYS' CLOTHING, COLLARS, CUFFS, TIES, &c. DRESSMAKING, MANTLE-MAR INO, BOYS' TAILORING, AND XJNDERCLOTHINU-MAKING ON THE PREMISES. Patterns and Prices by Post Free. K-PER CENT. DISCOUNT FOR-K O CASH. ** MILNE & CHOYCB, AUCKLAND. [A CA3D.] TtTR FARQUHAR MACRAE SOLICITOR, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Office—New Zealand Loan ana Mercantile Agency Company's Buildings, next Bank of New Zealand. AG. BARTLETT, • ISA, QUEEN-STRKKT. Chronometers, Watches, Clocks, and Jewel lery in great variety, and made to order or repaired; Poesy, Motto, Engagement and Wed ding Rings. Orders by post carefully executed. DECOND TO "VT O N E IN QUALITY AND VALUE. CRATED BAKING POWDER, IN }LB. AND ILB, CANISTERS. Manufactured of pure yeast gas materials AT THE PHARMACY, Queen-stbebt. PRICK, Is 6d and 2b Bd. QLIGHTLY DAMP. EX WAIHORA. WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN HAS JUBT BOUGHT, AND WILL SELL, 200 DOZ CLARK'S WHITE 200 YDS REELS, Is DOZ. ALSO BOUGHT CHBAP- A Large Lot of NEW DRESS MATERIALS, from lid yd; a Great Bargain 12in BLACK CASHMERES, from Is 6d yd Some of LAST SEASON'S PRINTd, to be sold Very Cheap Beautiful Patterns in NEW PRINTS, SAT TEENS Boys' FELT HAT 3. Is 9d; worth 3s 6d Men's, Boyß', and Youths' CLOTHING, vory much Reduced, being Over-stocked. LOT OF CHEAP REMNANTS. 288—Upper Q^een- street. —288 EOWLE.R & WJLKINSON, 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. Numerons Properties for Sale, in all parts of Anckland and Suburbs. MRS. S. H. CLARK'S GOVERNESSES' INSTITUTE AND SERVANTS' RKGISTRY OFFICE, 310, Jueewstrket; Telephone No. 345 Wait ng Rooms for Ladies and Servants. Every facility given for immediate engagemeits. Cor respondence respectfully invited from Ladies In all parts of the Provincial District. Reverses! Joseph Banks. Esq., Manager Frozen Meat and Storage Co.; Thos. Buddie, Esq., Solicitor; D. J. MoLood, Esq., Manager A.M.P. Society; E. 8. Parsons, Esq., Secretary Gas Co.:/. M. aere^Esq. (Shera Brothers)! J. L. Wilson, Jsq. (Wlleons and Hcrton), Agent tot Auitr* Uan Mutual Provident Society. DUNNE, HoußeTSign, and Decora • tlve Painter and Papernanger. Superior work done, and prices moderate. Has on sale. 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, &c, &c, all carefully made from New Zealand's rich and beautiful forest timbers. These articles are greatly ad mired at Home, and become more beautiful with keeping. Carefully packed for shipment. W NORRIE, Manufactubeb, Top of Bhortland-Btreot. TIT ANTED KNOWN. MESSRS HENRY~KE,AMER & CO. Have commenced Business at No. 177, QUEEN-STREET, AB HOUSE, LAND. ESTATE. AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Also, a Branoh of E. HENRY'S REGISTRY OFFICE AND LABOUR MART. Established 187 i. H.K. & Co. solicit a share of publio patronage, and hope by strict attention and honesty to merit the samo. H. KRAMER & CO.. HOUSE, L4ND. ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS.



DM. L B W I S: BAB REMOVED FROM COLLEGE ROAD TO SYMONDS-STREET (OrposrrE Cemetery Bridge Enibai'ce), {8.30 a.m. to 9.30 a m. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m.