COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, dec, To-night. Opera Houso-Hugo's Buffalo Minstrels, 8. Salvation Barracks-Farewell to Captain ana jVlra Field, 7.30. Lodge St. Andrew-Monthly Meeting, 7. Onehunga Cricket Club, 7.30. Scarboro Terrace, Parnell-Conoert, 7.50. Market Reserve-Circus, 8. Parliamentary Union, 7.30.

Anotlon Sales To-morrow.

E. and H. Isaacs—Wine and Spirits, 11. Gabriel Lewis—Canvas, &c, 11, R. Arthur-Freehold Allotments, 12; House hold Furuitnre, 2. S. Cochrano and Son—Furniture, 11. . Alfred Bnokland-Haymarket, 12; Machinery at, Manukan, 3.

Hunter and Nolan—Skins, Sec, Durham Yards. 11; Fat Oxen, Junction Yards, 1. Valle and Bradlev—Produce, &0., 11. Carbines and Taylor—Furniture, 2. Richardson and Jackson—Frnit, 11.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Holla will clone as under :—

This Day.

For Tauranga, llotorno, and OpOtlkl, per Qlenelg, at 4 p.m. Ji'or Kawhia, Now Plymouth, Wellington and Southern ports, por Hinemoa, at 1,20 p.m. J>'ot Russell, Kawakawa, Herd's Point, Wan garoa and Mongonul, per Clansman, at S p.m. For Whltlanga, Upper Mill, and Talrua per Argyle. at 6 p.m. For MaDgawal and Kaiwaka, por Ruliy, at 5 ifor Tiuiraoß, per Kntorprlae, at f1.30 p.m, Tuksimy, 29th Instant For New Plymouth and Southern Porta, por Hawea, at 7.40 a m. For Walwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Rose Casey, at 10 a.m, .for Katl ICati, Aongatete, Tauranga, and OpoUki, por ltotomahana, at 2.50 p.m. i or Thames, per Rotomahana. at 3km. For Russell ana Eawakawa, per Wairarapa. at 4 p.m. For Tainia, per Ttlana, at 9 p.m. For Wnangarel Heads, Paru«, Walpu, Wha .ngarel, Kamo, and Mangapai, per MacOregor orGlenelg, at 5 p.m. ■ •• WEDNESDAY, 30th inßt Fori New PlymoutS and Southern Ports, per Oreti, at 1 p.m. v, Per a.B. Zealandla as follows i— For Navigator ißlands, Sandwich Ifilands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia. Central and South Amorloa, and British aod Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m Tor United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. Money ordoru, iftSO a.m. Registered letters and ncwaoapers. at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an extra fee of six pence in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mall Agent on board the attiomer op to the tlmo of sailing, This mail will be due In London on Friday, November 20,1835. Signed) S. B. BIS3, Chief Postmaster, Chief Poat-omoe, Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

AOOELARD-Thls evening, 9.22; to-morrow morning, 9.41. Manukau Heads—To-morrow morning, 0.2; to-morrow afternoon, 0.21. Kaipaka Heads—To-morrow morning, 1.2; tomorrow afternoon, 1.21.

ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY EVENING. Argylj, 8.5., Amodeo, from Great Barrier Glenelg, s.s., Stophenson, from Whangarei ■yKSTERDAY. Saxon, Bch, Martin, from Russell TO-DAY. Mariner, sohooner, Queen, from Russell

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandel, from Coromandel, to-morrow, S

p.m. Argyla, from Barrier, this evening Enterprise, from Thames, Wednesday, S a.m. •Macgretror, from Whangarei this evoning Waitaki, from Whangai el, this evening Botomahana, from Thames, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Wairarapa, from Melbourne and Southern

ports, to-morrow, at 9 a.m. Ohau, from Southern ports, Thursday riuva, from Welliugton Friday Janet Nicoll, from .-outli Sea Islands, Oct. C Aorangi, from London, October. Arawn, from London, via Son thorn ports, October lonic, from Plymouth, November Tongariro, from London, via Southern ports, early [For projected departures see shipping ad vordsemocts and mall notices.]

Inwards Coastwise. — Rogo, from Who nttarei, with SO tons coal; Maiiner, from Kua sell, with 107 tons coal; Petrol, lroni Whangaroi, with 45 tons coal; Kauri, from Walara, with 4S kauri lof?a: Wellington, from Whangapoua, with 30,000 feot timber. Outwards Coastwipk. — Saner Kate, for Mongomii; Hose, for Whnnearol; Kauri, for Port Chalmers; Nolly, for AVhangapoua. The brigantlne Clansman is discharging her cargo of copra, pearl shell, &<■., into the barque Mengnela, for conveyance to London. The schooner Cleop.iira arrived at Lyttelton from Thames yesterday. The brigantlne Ada O. Owen is fliecharßinpr her cargo of ielasd produce into the ship Crusader, for conveyance to London. ' The barque Kntnl-.din poes from thla port, in ballast, to Astoria, U.S.A. She entered out wards at the Customs to-day. The 8.9. Argyle arrived from Great Barrier late on Saturday evening. Passengers :—Mr and Mrs Coffin, Messrs Bright, Allen, Noble, and Hoblishisky. Messrs Howson and Melville being about to dissolve partnership, their shed, timber, and several boats were to-day disposed of at public auction by Messrs Carbines and Taylor. The following were passengers from Whan garei by the s.s. GlonelK, which arrived at 11.15 p.m. on Saturday:-Messrs Hargraid, Forbes, Wood, Kolly, Donaldson, Darent, Wilson, Hockin. Bn(cher, Jackson, Caruth, Weakly, Mort, Chapman, Father Maboner. The R.M.S. Kaikoura left Wellington for London at 5 p.m yesterday, with, a- large num ber oC passengers and a full on Ego, including 16 000 carcases frozen inuffoa, ilar mails com prised 52 bags, contuiniqg 1S;O9O loiters.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

AMunrALa

The Northern Co.'. ■* WftW(Wn

Waltara on Saturday evening, jwlth a .full general cargo, and Mr Hunter and Artillery Band (23).

The s.b. Hawea arrived from tho.Houth yeßter day morning with the following passengers :— Mines Brown and Baker (3), Mosuamoa Baker, Valentine and 3 children. Messrs Warren, James, Valentine, Johnston, SchmeUltscheck, Pugh. Rotohford, Menzlea, Grey, Helllbay, and 13 steerage. She leaves again for tht) South at 10.30 a.m. to-morrow. Latest train for pasaen gcrs 8.40.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Gisbornk, this day.—Sailed: Wairarapa, for Auckland, 9 a.m.

Bluff, this day.—The s.s. Rotomahana ar rived from Molbonrne and Hobart at 12.30 p.m. to-day. Saloon passengers for Auokland:—Mr and Mrs Gray, and Messrs Somerville and O'Connor. Accident to the Steamer Grafton.

Wellington, Saturday.—On Wednesday last the steamer Grafton. while on a voyage from Grcymoath to Nelson, ran on a eandbank about four miles eastward of Capo Farewell, and about three quarters of a mile off shore. The vessel remained aground four hours, when she got off on the flood tide. She is believed to be uninjured.

LAUNCH OF A NEW FERRY STEAMER.

At high water this morning, the new Furry steamer built by Mr 0. Bailey for the Devonport ferry Company was successfully launched from diatoms-street West. As the vessel bjgan to move on the trays, Mlas Annie Allison performed tho christening ceremony in the orthodox manner, naming the a earner the "Britannia," and as the atenmr _ glided beautifully into the harbour, the aes' v bled orowd of several hundred people expi* -'5% their pleasure in cheering. The new s* • sßßea: ■was towed to an nnohoraKe. after ™vrST the company adjourned to an enclos 1 - „?* the usual refreshments had been pr *»re. woere Mr E.| Alllaon, Chairman of Dlr ■ d7 ldeS. „,„ D. S. F. Company, proposed -JNKSjB?r ~S success to the builder. Mr C. ' ~o H ea4 F\% that the Teasel just liunch J3^}l^' JSflffHS him and also to the colony '«" waa ?J !re£J'JS vessel that Mr Bailey ha^ ■ S.h° JW ft! 'JSSSS? «ndjudglngbythosncr • t"SS ftS, tb. eS OISSj,IS «n tMTa fnr th« fntr jesaof the Victoria, ho had SSJt^as drunk -^o °* ">e Britannia. Tbe mnVmide™ s* amidst great cheering. Mr SS^hawhole jitable response. He observed ISd £} wm r -<**» w»» <"<> *° f"3 Company, fiwaim V .are that the necessary boats could *£ !i, xl- •> bnUt M builders could discover tuose ■» flo were reaay to pay the money tor "^em. The "Health of the Directors 1' ■waß. also duly honoured. —Mr Stark, who re manded, expressed his satisfaction with the voaisi just launched, and his conviction that Jth*y could turn out boats here which would actual those in any other part of the -world,. He had seen the boiler and engines intended for the Britannia at Messrs Frnser and Tinne's, and he was satisfied that no better had ever been built. The directors of the Company had had all the work connected with their steamers done in Auckland, instead of sending to England for vessels, and.be hoped that when their difficulties came upon thon—if they ever came at all—the public of Auckland would remember how they had benefited in this respect, and bestow their patron i«o accordingly. Several other toasta were also drunk, after which the company dis persed, the g-nerul opinion being that the Brltaumi waa a splendid boat, and likely to prove a credit to all concerned. 'l'his veaHi-1 in one of the most handsome which has yet been built in the colony, and in every respect she is far in advance of any other orufi of tbe kind now running in these waters. She has been built from a model of Mr Bailey's, the plans having been prepared by Mr Trcvithick. The dimensions of the steamer arc:—Length overall, 120ft; beam, 21ft; depth of ho d amidships, sft 91n. Bheis pat to gether on thediagonal principle, and isunuaually I strong. The diagonal planking Is IJin thick. In the outer planking tbe garboard ctrako is 12in, x 7in., the next atrake is slightly reduced, and others tapering np to the bilge 12m. x Sin. at the bilge, the top strake being 12in. x fiiln. Stringers of long lengths, 151n. x Sin., run tore and aft inßide, and are fastened through with copper bolts. Toe fastenings from one end of the vessel to the other are not anywhere Sin. apart In the engine-room, amidships, the -vessel has great strength, being bound together with diagonal tie plates and angle iron frames. This vessel differs from the others owned by the D.B.F. Company in haviog her saloon accommodation on tbe main deck, whllo the hurricane deck extends the whole length of the vessel, and is very roomy. The saloon is a ca»aoious apartment. 3fi(t I in long, and the length of the fore cabin (or ■moklng-room) is 31ft. Gin., both having a height of Olt. Bin. clear. Tho furnishing, whloh has yet to bo finished, will bo ot a very elaborate description. T:ie saloon will bo onaTo'led, and will have mouldings cut in gold, while the seats are to have CTishionß in crimson in velvet. The smoking-room will bo or namented wilh pane)a in splash kauri with either cedar or riinu siileß, the seats here and also on the hurrl ano deok being similar to those on the Victoria. Tbe entrances to the saloon and smoking-room are^froiu either side on the main dock, and from houßus on ihe hurricane dook, nlmtlitr to those on large steamers, and situated amidships, the objoct of the latter arrangement being to secure a clear deck room on top, and more Bitting accommodation below than is usual, tho steps being fitted at the large end of the cabins, and partly in the engine-room, so that the latter will be easy of access when the deck is crowded. Tbe cabins are well lighted and well ventilated, so that everything likely to prove convenient or comfortable for passengers has had satisfactory considera tion. The Btearaer is expected to carry 800 passeogers, attain a speed of 12 knots per hour, and draw not more than 3 feet of water. Messrs Kroner and Tinne are to furnish the vessel with a diagonal engine and locomotive boiler after the same pattern as those in the p.B. Victoria.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Offlco. this day,

Mn R. Arthur's Weekly Report.—A fair demand for produce of all kinds. Potatoes have a downward tendency. No local onions to hand. Bacon is not in such good demand. Some Uuob had to bo held over. Butter: No good to hand, inferior but little value. Cheese is noine what quieter. A good quantity on hand. First olaaa will bring 5d to 5Jd. Fruit, if of good quality and dessert kinds, has sold at a better price, Diit small cookers difficult to quit at low price?. Land properties in good demand. Furniture has moved, off in fair quantity. Wednesday: Sale of fruit, produce, &c, at mart; a good number present, fair competition, The apples from Hobart were Inferior and in bad order. Apples, is 3d to 7s Cd; pumpkins, 7s 6d per owt; new potatoes, lid per lb. Friday: Market day sale of poultry, produco, fruit, He, at mart; a large attendance, brißk competition (or many lines, and good prices wero obtained, particularly so for poultry of all kinds: Fowls, 2s id to Xs lid; cochins. 2s Bd to 3s fid ; Houdans. 2s 4d to Sa 3d; Brahmas, 2s 8d to 20s; white Spanish. Sa 6d; black Spanish, 7s; ducks. 2a 2d to 3a Id ; turk«yn, 5a 3d ; pigeons, la Sd ; pigs, 7s Cd to 18s pel; potatoes, 2s to 4d (id ; new potatoes, lid per lb; pumpkins, 7s fid to 8s; cabbages. 2s Od per saok ; applec, 6s Cd to 10s per case, l»d to 13d per lb ; oranges, 10s (id per oase; lemons, lid to la 0}:l por doz.; biscuits, .Id to Od ; wheat. 3s 3d ; oats, 2a Cd ; maize, 3a 3d per buahel; bran, Ga Gd por sack; sharp;. Ss Cd per 100; chaff, 2s to 2s Cd per saok; flour, £5 to £1110a; bacon and hams, 61(1 to 9d; cheese, Sid to CJd ; tea, per box, 18a to 2la; sugar, 31d toSJd; oonfeotlonory, Sid ; boiled

Births.

McANENY.—On Soptember 20, at her real dence. Union-street, Newmarket, the wife o) J. W. MoAneny of a daughter.

Marriages.

A VERY—HD?KINS.-On Soptember 26, at St Sepulohro'a Church, by tho Yen. Archdeacon Dudley, Francis C. J. Avery. of Kensington, London, to Mary Ann (Polly), daughter of David Hipkins. late of StafTordshlre, England.

Deaths.

ALLEN.-On Septombor .10, at Coromandel, Margaret, the beloved wife of Jeremiah Allen, late of Auckland, formerly of Fermoy. County Cork, Ireland ; aged U years.—Home papers pleasocopy. BARBKR.-0n Soptember 27, John William. second and dearly beloved son of Francis and Catherine Baiber; aged 3 years 7 months. The funeral will leave his parents'residence, Jermyn-street, to-morrow (Tuesday), at 3.30 p.m. Friends please accept this invitation. PORTER.—On September 15, at her residence, Avondale, Margaret, wife of John Porter, and second daughter of Andrew Kolly, WaikomlU; aged 32 years. The funeral will loave her late residence to-morrow (Tuesday), at 10 a.m., for Waikomiti.

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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1885.

For the eauie that Ucki auiiUnce, For the wrong that needa reiiiUnce, For the future in the distance, And the good that wo can do.

It must be set down to the credit of the Post Office and Telegraph Depart ment of New Zealand that,besides being managed so as to promote public con venience, these services are carried on with profit to the State. In England, the Postmaster-General invariably shows a substantial bahnce en the right side; but in most continental countries the reverse is the rule, and in serving the scattered and sparsely-populated dis tricts of the colonies, a profit from postal and telegraphic services is scarcely looked for. In Victoria, in 1883, the expenditure of the Post and Telegraph Department exceeded the revenue by The loss was attributed in large degree to the ex tension of these services in scattered districts. But as there were in that popu lous colony only 3,660 miles of telegraph open, as compared with 4,264 miles open in New Zealand, it would not appear that the Victorian Department has been so energetic in supplying the wants of country settlements as the Department in this colony. The actual excess of post-office revenue over ex penditure in New Zealand last year was and in the Telegraph De partment the revenue was in excess of the expenditure. This is ex clusive of .£20,855 worth of telegrams and worth of free correspon

dence transmitted for the Government. The largeness of the free service is notable; in Victoria, the official corres pondence was valued at only ;£4°>ooo> and the telegrams at The largeproportion of sea-borne traffic is,of course, extremely favourable to New Zealand. Butour inland mailservicesare very economically performed. In Vic toria in 1883, th§ carriage of inland mails cost .£107,034 for a distance of 5,919,643 miles, or at the rate of 4^id per mile. In New Zealand last year, the number of miles travelled (inland services) was 3,295,901, at a cost of ,£25,686, or i-87d per mile. The New Zealand people are more given to correspondence by post than those of Victoria. With our smaller popula tion last year, 33,525,784 letters and 14,093,742 newspapers were posted and received, as against 30,962,167 letters and 13,982,222 newspapers in Victoria in 1883.

The Money Order Department issued orders for £572,666. The orders issued to and received from the United Kingdom, Germany, United States, Canada, and Australian colonies show a balance of £97,110 against the colony—in other words, that sum was sent abroad in excess of what was pay able under money orders received from the countries named. The number of depositors in the Savings Banks is steadily increasing, and the 65,717 ac counts open at the close of the year had £1,499,112 to their credit.

The telephone services havo been so popularised by cheap rates that New Zealand has now a larger number of subscribers pro rata to population than any other country in the world. The annual subscription after the first year is £8; in London, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Manchester it is £20 ; in New York, £31 ss; in Chicago, ,£26; and in Halifax, Sheffield, and Bradford, £10. These results in the working of a very important branch of the public service are highly gratifying, and the credit of them belongs very largely to the permanent head of the Department. Mr W. Gray, who fills the position of Under-Secretary, has kept the service well up to time. Although geographically more distant from London than Australia, our mail delivery to London via San Fran cisco averages a day less than the mail delivery via Brindisi to Mel bourne ; and the great American con tinents, both North and South, are in much closer communication with New Zealand than with Australia. These are facts which the people of New Zea land can survey with a very large amount of satisfaction, and credit should not be withheld from those officers to whom, administratively, they are due. It is a matter for regret that the Postmaster-General's proposition for a Parcels Post did not receive the sanction of Parliament during the late session; but the Postal Notes Act, which passed through, will be an addi tional convenience in transmitting small sums of money.

Russia and the Roumelian Difficulty.

The Roumelia-Bulgarian difficulty con tiaues to occupy tho attention of the Euro pean Powors. Franco has contributed her quota to the task of solution by suggesting thatthePowerashouldmako jointroprosontn tions to Greece, Servia, *c, so as to prevent tho spread of tho revolutionary feeling. English Court influence and Tory sympathy aro said to favour tho action of Prince Alexander of Bulgaria, which is an extreme anti-Hussian view of tho question. A peculiarity in Ruesia's attitude is that while tho Czar is commanding all Russian officers to rosign their commissions in tho Bulgarian army, he Is at tho same time being petitioned by numbers of his subjects " not to dosert Bulgaria" at the present crisis. This may simply be duo to the influence of two opposing partios in Russia, but it looks more like a pioce of Muscovito duplicity — the petitions to the Czar being part of tho plan of operations resolved upon with a view to fiving a pretext for Russian interference. urk<sh troops have occupied Mace donia, and it is pretty certain that if a conflict takes place botwoen them and the Bulgarian army, the Czar will put his colossal power in motion on behalf of the "down-trodden" Slavs. It will matter nothing to him that the Slavs in question do not con sider themselves at all oppressed, and are bitterly opposed to the Czar's interference in their affairs ; he is not likely to bo de terred by any such considerations from carrying out his sinister designs on "tho sick man." To further complicate matters, Greece is eaid to have intimated her intention of seizing n slice of Turkey if the Roumolia ■ Bulgarian amalgamation is permitted. The horns of the dilemma are thorefore these :—(1) The Sultan cannot onforce his suzerainty over Roumelh for fear of Russia. (2) But ho must forbid the unauthorised union of Bul garia and Roumolia, or Greece will cause him trouble by demanding accessions of territory. Tho united force of the Western Powors, exerted to the single end of maintaining peace, will, it is evident, bo necessary to prevent a general embroilment in Eastern Europe, which would assuredly precipitate a great war, involving nearly every civilised nation. Tho Emperor of Austria stated on Saturday last that all the Groat Powers were unanimous in their efforts to maintain tho pcaco of Enropo. That such efforts may be successful overy humane person will hope and pray.

The San Francisco Mail Service.

That a continuance of the speedy and punctual mail service via Anckland, Hono lulu, and San Francisco has been secured is matter for congratulation, since it pro vides us with a safe and certain alternative means of communication with England, besides the great advantage which it offers in the slinpo of commercial intercourse with the North American continent. The con ioint action of New South Wales in assisting to bring about thin result will be viewed with favour; but it is evident that this service will never be properly and per manently secured without a subsidy in aid from the Government of the United States. The commercial advantages of the service are more in favour of American than of Australasian commerce. It has been pointed out that within the last decade the trade between the United Statos and these colonies has increased by over 300 per cent.; and that result boyond doubt has been largely aided by the quick postal facilities provided by the Pacific mail Hue. The American figures are as folio .vs : — 1874. ??1 B,V, Imports 1,750,177 Exports , 3,785,908 ~5,536,085 JQgl ..i i. Imports 8,039.808 Exports .. _Sl 2l si!f 17.265.2G8 Of the imports for 1884 (the fiscal year end ing June 30), 4,370,465d01e. were specie. Of the exports tho variety was very great, and they were probably composed to the extent of at least 90 per cent, of products of American manufacture, of which at least 70 por cent, was due to American labour, tho most profitable form of export. In these circumstances it is no matter of surpriso to learn that a New York paper, " Tho Mari time Exchange," has been urging President Cleveland to grant a subsidy to the Pacific mail service. We learn that our Government have lately made an approach to the Government at Washington on the subject, and that the prospect of American assistance is now favourable. In all his published proposals Sir Julius Vogel has treated the possible American subsidy as a perquisite of the_ con tractor. The position of affairs is this:— At the last session of CongreßS, the Bum of $400,000 was placed at the disposal of the Post-office Department, whoße chief was authorised, but not directed, to use it in the payment for ocean mail service by American ships under contracts given to the highest bidder, at a rate not exceeding 50 cents per mile, for a period to commence with the fiscal year July 1. When Mr Vilas, the present Postmaßter-Generaii

assumed office, he inquired into the various ocean services, and in oxorcine of his discretionary power resolved to call for no bids until ho rocoivod further instruc tions from Congress, He admits, however, that the Pacific mail contract occupies a different position from othera, and hna ex ceptional claims to aid. Tho New York correspondent of the Melbourne "Arguß," in a recent letter, urged the claims of the service, and said :—" It does not seem that more liberal payment to the steamship line from here to Australia would be in any sense a subsidy. It would only be righting what has long been a real wronu, the underpay ment of valuable service." Of course, it must be apparent that unices the San Francisco service is established on an equitable basis, it will only prove temporary, and will in the courße of a few yeura give place to a sorvice via Panama or by way of tho Canadian Pacific Railway and Vancouver, as lately proposed.

London continues to be agitated over the groat social scandals brought to light by tho ■'Pall Mall Gazette." We learn that Mr Stead, tho editor of tho journal named, has been committed for trial on charges brought against him in connection with the publication of the detaila 6f criminality. In the course of his preliminary examination, he showed his fearlessness and confidence by making sorious allegations against tho King of the Belgians and many leading politicians of England. Mr Stead and those charged with him, who reserved tlioir dofenco, are plainly not to be easily put down.

Cambria sharea aro very firm at 2, r>a 6d, though there have not beon many trans actions reported. Ivanhoes are in slight demand, and sales at 3s Gd. There are no other mining stocks in request). Permanent stocks still maintain their price. Bank of New.Zealand £21 lOa.and Loan'and Mercan tile buyers about £4 18s. Gas shares are still in demand, with few sellers about £10 ICs, Mercury Bay timber could be placed 11s, and Land Mortgage about 25a Gd.

The new ferry ateamor built by Mr C. Bailey for tho Devonport Steam Ferry Company was launched this morning. Particulars appear in our shipping column.

The question whether Newmarket should have a water supply was decidod on Satur day by a poll of the ratepayers of the new borough. The result showed considerable unity of opinion — there being 141 votos in favour of tho proposal to borrow, £7,000 for waterworks and other purposes, and only 28 against it. There are 227 voters on the roll, so that the necessary majority has been obtained in order to tho authorisation of the loan. Of tho sum to be borrowed £3,000 aro to bo devotod to drainage purposes, but only the waterworks will be proceeded with in the meantime.

Tho Auckland-bred colt Nordonfeldt continues hi« victorious caroer, he having scored hia fifth successive win at the con cluding day's racing of the A.J.C. Mooting on Saturday. This wbb in tho Randwick Plato, 3 milos, weight for age, his stable companion Percussion (a daughter of Musket) being eocoud, and Eaglo Grange third.

Tho unusually fine spring bids fair to result in a good fruit season, pearß and plums being particularly forward and laden with bloom. Tho peaches are also present ing such a healthy appearance that fruit growers are beginning to entertain hopes that the blight has passed away which has for the last fow yoaw almost made peachos a thing of tho past. At present tho troos aro crowded with bloom, and the young loaves appoaring healthy, it is to bo hoped that tlioy will romain so.

Wo understand that ths Kowmarket toll bar will bo romovod at the expiration of the present contract, about February next,

About 1 o'clock today a workman em ployed at Edsom's Buildings, Queonstroet, fell from the second story on to tho joists of tho firet floor. Ho was at once picked up and attended to, and singular to state was apparently uninjured, saving a few bruises. Shortly afterwards ho continued his work.

No fresh developments have occurred in tho caso of the detained circus. Meantime active preparations are going on for tho series of entertainments .which is to be in augurated at the Thoatro Royal on Satur day ovening by the unsequesterod members of tho Troupe, assistod by tho clever and vorsatile Faust Family, who, it will be re mombercd, woro tho leading attractions of Chiarini's Circus.

Further particulars have boon elicited with regard to tho allogod outrage In Bor osford-stroet. Tho woman who had com plained of assault did not communicate with tho police, but Cetoctive Hughes succeedod in finding a woman who answors tho description given by the young man who first arrived upon tho scene. It has been proved that this woman was in the neigh bourhood of Boresfordstreoi that evening. Sho is said to be of loo.se character, but why sho called for help is a matter that is not so easily explained. Of course, the police will not now take any furthor action in tho matter.

An irate witness caused soino amusement in tho Police Court during his cross-exami nation by Mr Napior. The gentleman of tho long robe was pressing him closely as to a conversation botweon tho complainant and defendant, when tho witness, stamping his foot on the floor of the box, raised his hand and solemnly said: " I'll not answer another question if you keep me hero till to-morrow morning. You want mo to Bwear black is whito." Mr Napior, in his blandost manner, denied the soft impeachment, and with a little badinage speedily overcame the wit ness's reluctance, and obtained from him tho testimony he required for his client.

The following tenders wero received to day by Mr Holder, architect, for eight cottages at Ponsonby:— W. Probort, £1,200; Scott, £1,198; Upton, £1,184; Pooley, £1,161; McConnochio, £1,100; Constablo, £1,097; J. Jonos, £1,085; Jackson, £1,084; Sago, £1,050 ; Diekenson, £1,060 ; H J. Olive, £1,029 ; A. Gravatt, £1,024; Jamioson and Tucker, £1,013; Mclntosh, £1,000 ; Wilmott, £976 ; Laver, £9GO ; Burns and Kenwally, £947 ; Davis and Evans, £934 ; Wrigley and Handcock, £631 ; Reed, £922 ; Endean, £915 ; Stewart, £905 ;A. Martin, £899 ; Buckley, £895 ; Hanson, £844; Thompson, £839; Menzios and Ward, £799 ; Edmonds and Son, £790.

With reference to Mr Givney'B complaint about stones thrown on his house at One hung i, we learn that the stonos wore thrown by Bome of the crowd of boya who accom pany the Volunteers on their street marches. Lieut. Glonny endeavoured at the time to discover who throw tho stones, but was unsuccessful.

"Ivo " delivered a lecture on "Charles Bradlaugh " at the Opera House last night. The most striking incidents in the stormy career of tho celebrated atheist;' and Radical were narrated in a graphic and vigorous manner Mr Bradlaugh's ability, personal courage, and indomitable perseverance were dwelt upon, and his final triumph ovor all his opponents con fidently predicted. At the conclusion of the meeting, which was a sort of cele bration of Mr Bradlaugh's 52nd birthday, the audience, in a most enthusiastic manner, commissioned tho lecturer to transmit to Mr Bradlaugh their wish that he might enjoy, " many happy returns of tho day." During the ovening an excellent musical programme was gone through very successfully. Next Sunday ovening Miss Tossio Chapman, a youthful lecturor, and recent convert from Roman Catholicism, will' occupy tho platform. Her opening lecture is entitled " Why I Left the Roman Catholic Church."

At the meeting of tho French Literary Society on Saturday evening, Mr C. de L'Eau presiding, Misa Mary Chitty was unanimously elected a member. The Hon. Secretary, Mr Albin Villeval, read the first two chapters from a historical romance which he ib writing for publication in France. They were entitled respectively, "Le 18 Mars" and "Une Scene ft. la Courtille," and were marked by graphic descriptive power, besides producing a desire to hear more of a story that opened so promisingly. It deals with the stirring incidents of the Franco ■ German War, particularly with those that transpired in or near to Paris ; and of course the Commune receives special attention. Tho criticisms wero of a complimentary nature, but one member was inclined to think that tho novel was too historical in character. This opinion elicited from Mr Villeval a capital little speech, in which, both with vigour and considerable force of illustration, he em phasised the value, interest, and importance of history presented with the aid of fictitious but at tho same time typical characters.

Tho Saturday evening temperance con cert in the Temperance Hall was largely attended, and much interest manifested in the proceedings. Mr Battley occupied the chair, and Mrßrame gave an address. The musical and vocal parts of the programme were ably rendered by the members of the Tabernacle Band of Hope. These entertain ments are of a choice character, very pleasing in detail, and growing in public favour,

At St. Benedict's Church yesterday morning Biahop Luck confirmed «ome 92 children in their baptismal vows. The girls were prettily drosßedin white, andthey made a charming tableau as they stood grouped near the altar. Assisted by a band of 17 instrumentalists, the choir, under the able direction of Mr J. Knox, rendered Haydn's '' Imperial Mass "in firet-clasß style. Mißs Staunton took the aopranoaoloa, and did them justice.while Miss Stephenson sang a "Salve Maria." During the confirmation the orchestra executed the " War March of the Priests" from " Athalie," and as the con gregation retired, they played the "Gloria1" from Mozart's "Twelfth Mbsb."

Dr. Von Haaefc has written to Horatio Hjorth and Co., of Helensville, requesting them to permit their fancy soap exhibits to be forwarded to the London Exhibition. The exhibit has attracted attention in Wel lington by the high quality of the articles manufactured.

On Saturday, as one of the Mount Albert 'busses was passing along Symonds-street, by some moans one of the wheels became de tached from the body of the vehicle. For tunately, owing to the position of the pas sengorß (none being seated on that Bide), the 'bus waa not overturned, and the passen gera were all landed in safety, though put to the unpleasant oxperionce of walking the remainder of the diatanca.

To the Editor: Sir, — Through the medium of your valuable paper I beg to ask the burgesses if it is a fact that there is to bo no competition for the Mayor's chair. Surely the honour is worth an effort, and a change can hardly do a progressive city liko this any material damage. If none of the leading merchant? have pluck enough to come forward, perhaps some other branch of the trado may find a man to give tho citizens some choice in filling this office.— Yours, etc., Cms.

Tho Female Prison Gate Brigade report tor week ending Septombor 20th showa: Received into Home, 4 ; left, 6 ; remaining, 4 ; beds given, 53; meals supplied, 168. Donations in food—Bread : Messrs Waters, Evans; milk, London Dairy, Devonshire Dairy ; vegetables, Mr Eodie ; meat, Messrs Maxwoll, Garrett, Wood j glass and pic tures, Messrs Hanchard and Cranwell; furniture, 6 chairs, A Friend ; donations in clothing, Mrs Neil and A Friend; money, Auckland Gleo Society, per Mr Rafton, £3 6s; Messrs Shalders and Son, 10a; A Former Inmate, 6a 6d ; Friend, Otahuhu, 10s, Wants: Furniture for two rooms, sugar, flour, oatmeal, coal, — Hkstkb Liddfx, Matron in-Oharge.

The party of prospectors are stl busily engaged gold-hunting on the banks of the Avondale (Whau) River. Their operations ore watched with great interest by settlers in the immediate vicinity, who would fain hope that their ollbrts may be successful.

A street brawl between three men, more or less under the influence of liquor, took placo on Saturday afternoon in Kyber Pass Road, to the great annoyance of the denizens and of pedestrians. The local con stable chanced to be away at Newmarket at tho time, but fortunately Sergeant Gamble was at home, and upon his active inter vention the pot-valiant heroes declared an armistice, and adjourned elsewhere to arrango their little difficulty. Meanwhile, the sergeant took down their names, and police proceeding may ensue.

Tho Anglican mission at St. Luke's, Mount Albert, opened on Saturday. Yes terday, sovoral services wero held in connec tion with it. In tho evening the Rev, Mr Bodington delivered an excellent discourse to a largo congregation, on " Missions," in stancing tho first mission, that of John the Baptist, next came that of the Redeemer, followed by the mission of tho disciples, then tho apostles, and so on down until the present one. The address was listened to with cvidont interest by the congregation, amongst whom wero many visitors from other denominations.

Tho performance which the Buffalo Min strols intend to give at the Hospital on Tuesday, afternoon promises to be highly Hucoespfnl. Arrangements have been made, should tho weather prove favourable, to give the ontortaimnent at the foot of the building, which, whilst allowing the con valescent patients to be placed on the bal cony, will also onable tho old men and women from tho Refuges to participate in tho enjoyment, as they can be ranged on the grass below. His Worship the Mayor, who is taking groat interest in the matter, would bo glad if any ladies and gentlemen who have an hour to sparo wouli attend and add by their prosonce to the success of the performance.

There was a good attendance in the Theatro Royal on Saturday on the occasion of the drawing of Professor Brooke's Art Union. In addition to tho interest conse quent upon the Art Union, a jjood pro gramme was gono through, including tho diorama's views of England and Scot land, and selections on the bagpipe by Mr Simoon Fraser. Miss Eva Fisher and Mr Edmonds rendered several songs in an effective manner and the Missea Alice and Cecilia Brett executed a number of dances in fine style. Appended is the list of prizo winners :—lst prize, No. 50, Mr Warner, Graham-street; 2nd prize, No 110, Mr Smith, at Mr A. H. Nathan's; 3rd prize. No. 129, Miss B. Otto, Theatre Royal Building ; 4th prize, No. IG3, Mr Mears, Queen-street; sth prize, No. 248, Mr Stewart, Thames Hotel; 6th prize, No 147, Mr .T. Stewart. Upper Queen-street; 7th prize, No. 228, Mr MoDermott, Victoria street ; Bth prize, No. 136, Mr R. Eugleton, Queen-street; 9th prizo, No. 235, Mrs Hackett, Market Hotel, Qrey-streot; 10th prizo, No. 222, Mr Howett, Upper Queen street; 11th prize, No. 233, Mr R. Mears, Mount Eden ; 12th prizo, No. 48, Miss Hay, Ponsonby; 13th prize, No. 178, Mr Uewar, Ponsonby. The whole affair gave great satisfaction.

Old residents who remember " Lupton's Paddock " must bo astonished at the speed at which it has been built upon, Where formerly the boys used to burn the " Guy " on tho sth of November is now closely built upon by rows of cottages, amidst which rathor narrow streets have been laid out. The most unfortunate part of the affair is that these tightly-packed houses are totally unprovided with drainage, and the result, during the heat of summer, may be some what serious. So valuable has land become that in Manning-street some enterprising individual hus carefully banked up tho gully in order to eroct a cottage over it. As thiH stream is almost stagnant in ""summer, and, besides receiving the drainage of ,the district, is also the means of carrying off the water from the old Mount Eden pond by the breweries, it may be .expected to emit odours not of the sweetest description. As this land is within tho city boundaries, it is to be hoped that some attention may be paid to the sanitary condition by the authorities before somo epidemic breaks out.

The plain and fancy drew ball given by Professor Blbron, to conclude his Auck land season, takoa place In the Choral Uall on Wednesday evening next. Every effort Is being put forth by the pro moter to matte It one of the events of the season, and there seems every prospect of it being carried Into elTeot. The hall is to be handsomely decorated for the occasion, and, besides a flrut-class string band having been engaged, apodal attention Is to be paid to the floor. Dancing will commence at B o'clock sharp, the. children's plain and fancy dreea inking place from 7 till a quarter to 9.

A considerable amount of business appears upon the Order Paper to be submitted to the Parliamentary Union House of Kopreßentatlves to-ui.ht, and as it is of a highly debatoable character, several animated dlsoagslooa may bo oxpeotod.

A concert will be given this evening in the sohool-room, Ssarboro' Terrace, Pamela in aid of tho school-repairs fund. Several of our best looal slngera will appear. Mr James will per form a flute solo, Miss Hay ward and Miss Fair burn will give piano solos, and Mies Chains a recl'ation. The second part will include Morton's popular farce, " Box and Cox, or The Night and Day Lodgers."

R. Arthur will sell to-morrow, at his Mart. Queen-street, several good properties In Wellington, ADRlesea-stieets. This neighbour hood has rooeived great attontion from the City Council. On the streets and drainage many thousands of pounds have been spent, and great advance in value will no doubt toon be realised. There are two comfortable dwelling houso, and eevaral good buildlig eltoa. All have ba*n under cultivation. A fine oppor tunity for procuring a homestead in the heart of the city, with many of the country comrorts. Terms are very easy; one-fourth cash; tbe balance can remain on mortgage at 7 per cent, per annum.

ALLEGED CRIMINAL ASSAULT.

A Ciiinesk market-gardner, named Lee Cheong, was orreßted at a late hour this afternoon on a charge of crimin ally assaulting Hannah Meyer, with intent to ravish her. The information was laid by Mrs Meyer's husband. Strangely enough, the accused is cohabiting with Mrs Meyer's sister. The offence is alleged to have been committed at Meyer's house, North Shore, about two o'clock yester day afternoon, Meyer says he met the accused, and told him he was going to town. His suspicions were aroused, and instead of going to town, he proceeded home when he was in time to see the prisoner throw his wife down and attempt the crime. He saye his wife resisted, and also that the Chinaman made the excuse of coming to the house to get a pair of trousers shortened. Meyer adds that he felt inclined to kill the accused, who offered him £3 to settle the matter. Constable Herbert arrested the prisoner.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

Late on Satnrday afternoon an acoident of a serious character happened on the ship i Crußader. The vessel was a short distance from the wharf, and preparations were being made to haul her alongside. The crew had made a large hawser, run be tween the ship and the wharf, very tight by working the capstan with the bars, bs usual. Suddenly the capstan lifted and spun backwards, knocking down all the men who were near. They fortun ately escaped with little injuries, but Oap tain Scotland and Mr Streeter, chief officer of the ship, fared worse. Tho latter sus tained a painful wound under one eye, while Captain Scotland was far more severely hurt. He was thrown to tho deck, and struck his head upon a large iron bolt. He became quite insensible, and was re moved to his cabin. Dr. VValker was soon in attendance, and applied tho neces sary remedies. The patient progressed slowly towards consciousness, which ho reached on Sunday morning, just eighteen hours after the acsident. During today he improved slightly, and gave signs of recovery. It is intended that ho shall bo removed into the country, where, in a qmot atmosphere, be may have every possible chance to regain full health and strength.

SUDDEN DEATH OF A GUM DIGGER.

A man named Charles Winnitli, who hftß been three days missing from his •ttilmro, was found dead yesterday at Hakirunui gumfield which is situated eighteen miles from Kawakawa. The cause of denth is supposed to have been heart diseato, as the man was spitting blood prior to being missed. Information was given to Constable William Coughlan, who at once took charge of the body. The man's dog was found lying near the body of his master.

SPORTING NEWS.

Negotiations have boon concluded for the purchase of the two-year-old colt Brigadier, by Musket—Punguwerowere.and he is now tho property of two well-known North Shore sports. The colt is a very well-grown and promising one, and has been showing a deal of form on the training ground for some weeks past.

THE BUFFALO MINSTRELS.

There was another crowded audience at the Opera House on Saturday evening, when tlio Buffalo Minstrels appeared in a now programme The first part included several items, which were very well ren dered, including:—lntroductory overture, " Dream Faces," by the Minstrels; comic song, "Did you Ever," Win. Hugo ; Tyro lean refrain, "Bury Mo Near the Old Home," Alfred Santloy; double song and dance, Frank Stevens and Harry Watson ; comic eong, " No Place Like Home," Chas. Hugo; ballad, "Sweet Violets," Miss Violet Kingsley. The finale was descrip tive of a Continental tour, introducing various national and patriotic tongs, which were received with enthusiasm. Messrs Hugo, Watson, and Stevens next gave a clever dancing performance, styled "Tho Grand Triple Statute Clog," Miss Vorno ap peared in some new serio-comiciems, and Mr Charles Hugo in his speciality, "Tho Fiji Island Band," whilo Miss Kingsley sang "Tho Reign of the Roses." Messrs Santley, Stevens, and Ashton fol lowed with an amusing sketch,entitled "Per plexities." Miss Verne was very successful in her new masher songs, Miss Ruby Gordon contributed "Somo Day," and the Hugo Bros, gave a song and dance entitled "Rambling by the Stream." Tho next item was a farce called "Tho Crußhod Tragedian," and tho performance concluded with a sailor's hornpipe by Mr Hughes, who was the only competitor, and received, the promised award in the shape- of a silvor cup. In addition to a change of programme to night a clog-dancing competition for the championship of Auckland is announced, for which several entries have been received, including those of the present champions— Keilly and Seagar. These two recently first and second prizes respectively in a similar contest, and great interest is mani fested in to-night's results. The judges are Charles Hugo and Frank Stevens, with W. Hugo aa referee, and from the great practical knowledgo these gentlemen have of all kinds of dancing there is no doubt but that the_ best man will reoeivo the coveted distinction. On Wednesday, the Company make their final appearance, when Charles Hugo, the great "end man " will receive a benefit.

TABLE TALK.

Newmarket is to have a water supply. The golden mean—A rich miser. New ferry steamer launched this morn

ing. Michaelmas holidays; reet for wearied scholars.

Laßt year 45 persons were drowned in New- Zealand rivers.

Clog dance competition at the Opera House to-night. Now Zealand maila, dated Auckland, 18th Augurt, reached London on 25th Septem ber.

Free performance by the Buffalo Mlnstreli at the Hospital to-morrow.

The Silver King Company are playing in Dunedin.

Waipu has a Caledonian Society, with a large membership. Invercargill Band played at Wellington Exhibition on Saturday night. Hon. John Bryco left for England by the Kaikoura yesterday. He will be absonfc five months.

It is said that a charge of larceny will be made in connection with tho Hutt tarring scandal.

Taranaki farmers are giving up wheat culture to a great extent, and are gsing in for otita.

Mr Ehrenfried, late of Thames, has got; first prize for bottling at the Wellington Exhibition,

Since IS4O there have been 55 persons on an average drowned yearly in New Zealand rivers.

Superintendent Thomson is presently on a tour of inspection in tho Whangarei dis trict.

Mise Marsdon, Superintendent of Wol- Hugton Hospital, has fallen from a step ladder and injured her spine. Braoe and Co., sf Auckland, have secured the Wellington Exhibition first prize for ladies' saddles.

Signor and Signora Majeroni will shortly appear in Abbott's Opera Honse in a season of society dramas. In connection with the supposed child murder at Whangarei, a woman named Isabella Miller is charged with concealment of birth.

An eel was found in a can of milk re cently, and it didn't appear to bo at all out of its element.

The judges at Wellington Exhibition have awarded first prize for aolid leather portmanteaux to Mr Hatfield, of Auckland. It is expected that during the coming holiday season, excursion trains will bo run right through to Ohinemutu. Ayoub Khan, who is still confined in the citadel at Teheran, thinks war between England and Russia inevitable within five years. There ore hopes that the postal authorities of the United States will contiibute 20,000 dollars per annum towards the San Fran cisco mail service.

A Dunedin doctor warns people of the danger of scratches from jam and fruit tins. A child at Dunedin lately died from blood-poisoning caused by a scratch from a jam tin. Colonists visiting the London Exhibition can live on the cheap. Half penny dinners can be obtained in London, consisting of a rich stew made of the best quality of pota toes, carrots, onions, oatmeal and meat, and a second course of bread and jam. Horee parades took place at Christchurch and Timaru on Saturday last. At tho former place there were 31 entries, and at the latter 14.

VOLUNTEER NOTES.

Carbine Maton,

The competition for the A Battery Artillery belt has advanced another stage. Gunners Webster (79) and Parelow (77) are leading, but there are still two ranges to fire.

Outdoor Parade, The following la approximately the parade state at the \olunteer outdoor inspection on Baturday afternoon;- Cavalry. .30: Veteran Rifles, 10; College Rlfleß, 60; Newwn Rifles, 60; Ponsanby Rifles, 60; Queen's Own, SO: Gordons, 30; and Qnehunga Rifles, 40. Tho Onehunga men looked exceedingly wpllin their scarlet uniforms. This was their fiis* appear ance at parade in Auckland, and they were complimented by Colonel Lyon.

CABLEGRAMS.

[HF.nTF.n's TELKCinAMS.]

THE! LONDON SCANDAL.

The Editor of tho "Pall Mall Gazette

Committed for Trial.

London, September 26.—The prelimin ary examination of Mr Stead, the editor of the " Pall Mall Gazette," and the other persons who are being prosecuted by the Treasury in connection with the reoent articles which appeared in that journal, was brought to a close to-day, when the case for the plaintiff concluded. Tho accused were committed for trial, their defence being reserved.

(Received September 28—12.45 p.m.) London Market Reports. Lokdok, September 25.—The total quan tity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,310,000 quarters—a decrease during the week of 170,000 quarters.

Prime New Zoaland mutton averages 4hd per lb. Tallow is Cd lower, Australian beof and mutton being quoted respectively at 28s and 295.

London, September 26—Adelaide wheat off coast is worth 35s per 4801bs. Wool, 173,000 bales, remaining steady, but with out activity. The present series of auc tions oloso on tho sth October. Doltvory of Malls. Tho mails per s.s. Oceanic from Mel bourne, August 15, were delivered to-day via Marseilles. Charges Against tho King ot tho Belgians. London, September 27.—At the pre liminary examination of Mr Stead in con nection with the abduction of the girl Lily Armstrong, that gentleman cast grave re flections upon the King of the Belgians and leading -members of the Government and Opposition. The magistrate ruled that theee remarks were irrelevant, The English Mission to Turkey. Constantinople, September 25.—50 far as is known no vory definite results bave yet attended Sir Henry Drummond Wolfe's mission to the Porte. He leaves hero next week tor Egypt. Illnoss of Mr Forster. London, September 2G.—The Right Hon. W, B. Forster is suffering from an attack of fever. The Pope and tho Caroline Islands. His Holiness the Pope has agreed to mediate in tho matter of the Caroline Islands. London Wool Sales. The wool market is firm. Good combing shows a slight advance. Clothing and faulty sorts are unchanged. 237,000 bales were catalogued, of which 35,000 were withdrawn. Tho final sales of the series will bo held on November 17th. London Wheat Marlcet. The wheat market is steady. Ex-ship and warehouse have- advanced Gd. Off coaßt cargoes are polling at 35s 6d. Cargo on paßsaee has been sold for 355.

(srEOIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

(Received 28th—10.30 a.m.) Itoturn of a Colonist. London, September 27.—Mr George Lloyd, of Newcastle, New South Wales, sails for Sydney by tho P. and O. steamer Kaieer-I-Hind. Mr Chamliorlala and Mr Gladstone. Mr Chamberlain's attitude towards the Liberal party is much condemned. Mr •Gladstone alone unites with him.

AUSTRALIAN.

Spread of Small-pox In Sydney.

Sydney, this day. Further cases of small-pox havo been reported to the sani tary authorities. In one instance the disease attacked a soaman on board the s.s. Gunga, which vessel lately returned here from Melbourne. The source of the disease is unaccounted for. The other case has made its appearance in Druilt-atreet. Tho patient and the occupants of tho house have been removed to tho north quarantine station.

THE REBELLION IN ROU MELIA.

Probablo Russian Interference,

(BY CABLE.—COriRIGHT.)

Paris, September 27. The French Government have submitted a proposal to the European Powers that a joint representation shall be made to Rou mania, Greece, and Servia, with a view to prevent tho spread of the present revolu tionary agitation in the European-Turkish provinces.

London, September 26.

The attitudo of the inhabitants of Bul garia in connection with the Roume lian revolt is distinctly anti - Russian. Kiamil Pasha, the President of the Council in the Turkish Ministry, is hopeful of a peaceful solution of the difficulty. The Turkish troops which are intended for ser vice in Roumelia have been sent to Mace donia, a small district in that province.

The Russians are largely petitioning the Cznv not to desert Bulgaria. Greece has in* formed the Powers that if Bulgaria is allowed to_ enlarge its Principality, they too will seize additional territory. England's Attitudo in the Mattor. London, September 27. Tory sympathies and Court infiuenco strongly favour Prince Alexander of Bul garia. Tho Marquis of Salisbury has ' joined the Powers who accept the position of affairs in Roumelia, and it is untrue that ho has demanded that matters be restored to the status quo. The Emperor of Austria on tho Situation. Vienna, Septembor 26. Tho Austrian Reichshath was opened to day by the Emperor Prancis Joseph, who, in his Bpeoch, declared that all the great powers were unanimous in their efforts to > maintain tho peace of Europe,

MINING NEWS.

(BY TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRKSI'ONDENT.)

Thames, this day. Saxon.—The crushing of 45 loads has been finished for a return of 27ozs lGdwte gold.

Rocky Point.—Pascoe, tributer, crushed 9 loads for IGoza 17dwt3 gold. Cambria.—lt is worthy of note that the Btopen on the cross-lodo, which yielded large parcels of specimens last week, ono ascend ing through virgin ground being situated a considerable distance in the hanging wall of any workings yet opened at the higher levels. The show of gold in the roof of the stope excels in neatness any yet disclosed in the mine. As the general crushing is yielding payably, the return from to morrow's retorting is certain to be a substantial one.

Rkcben Pare.—Colours of gold were regularly|diffusod through[the quartz broken down in the winze below Point Russol level on Saturday afternoon. It is understood that the Company's financial difficulties have been surmounted and arrangements made for the withdrawal of the liquidation proceedings.

Devon.—The block on the Sons of Free dom lode at the eastern side of the rise above the Eldorado level is well opened for working, and the manager is taking out another parcel for treatment. Gold is occa sionally observed when taking down tho reef.

Smelting Woeks.—The Now Zea land Smelting Company's plant is almost at the point of completion, and trials of the steam machiuery havo givsn satisfac tion. Mr Lane, engineer for La Monte, expects to begin smelting oporations on the Ist October, arrangements having been made for the purchase of several parcels quartz from Karangahake, Waiomo, and elsewhere. The Company's plan will be to pass all quartz ofTored for sale through the stono-crusher, select samples, and treat for its purchase according to the results of assays then made. Dunedin, this day. A Qoeknstown telegram states that the Invincible Company have struck a loader 1J feet wide, Bhowing coarse gold.

Rank heresy, according to our unem ployed, is the dictum of the " Otago Daily Timeß":—" The readiest euro for tho depres eion is to be found in an increase of tho population."

Messrs E, and A, Isaacs announce an Important sale of wines and spirits tomorrow (Tuesday) forenoon,

KOHIMARAMA RUNAWAYS.

Complaints Against tlie iw KoWmarnmasohoT' 0"114

Strong Expression oro P ini o - .v. Bench. *«»*,

At the Police Court this mo boy named John Knox was ' B> 9 with damaging a pair f **W value 7s 6d. It upp. ared haadcD^. evidence that a younger brother of th "" cused and another lad named 1W *" van away from the Kohimar»m T®**' School on Saturday eS Knox'a house in Freeman's Ti ""^M midnight. They were fasten^? ab °»t & ° Pai[ "f handcuffsT'tetter They wakened up the broth? lep!' asked him to get a fik an jther' «nd steel links connecting the twn <>y Cnt *e Knox would not do so at thetim™ 0*' 61''1 his advice they wont away and V n<il * yacht in the adjoiningTari a ept,in» Next morning, an old Hie was ?" J*. the handcuffs separated. Henc 6 ll "?•wd In the course 5 the eaSffi^ alhster, he asserted that thZ j, i^ were placed on himself and Koox«« cS ffl because they were in the habit oh^'ty away. Sergeant Pratt m»^S^f lad with the ob ect of eho»T ,?" the handcuffs were only pCeT"B >' for several hours each daybut M^ denied. The lad subsequently * that it was when Mr Hogan wentfe!** 1 that the handcuffs were BX2dl to f **» Knox was then called, and inZwe, ',?' Bench, > aid that before he ran away & school lnst time, he was fastened Km 4 tor with handcuff S for2oda 5s -ThiT* was fastened to him for 14 "day. 1?"" Mr Hogan's custom to place the Cdclff on their legs at six o'clock in th» ™ ing. When not in school, thJi ." to stand together at the office* * They were kept there bSd *£ gether in the cold till &Zi >' eight o'clock at night, and sometimes y* He had run away with Mac&llisteVX times, and whenever brought bant™« fastened to the other boy with tt handcuffs. It was not only when M Hogan was going to town that tU were thus fastened, but everv T for weeks together. Constable M«W who was called, said the boy Kn O x bm addicted to falsehood that it was diffionltS believe him. He frequently visited tta school, and had never seen these bov« »Sk handcuffs on their legs except *C Mr Hogan was away. CommeiZ on these statements, Mr Mood said the boy had giver, his evidan™ in a very straightforward manner. If=w the lads said was true, it disclosed a «re objectionable state of things. The treat. inent was such that should not be riven fa a brute, and therefore much less » fj* Mr Whitcpmbe said such treatment tended to brutalise rather than improve the bovs If what had beon Baid was true, a mote brutalising system ceuld not be imagined The disposal of the prisoner Knox poakd the Bench for a time. Addressing y» prisoner, Mr Moody asked what was to |» done with him. He had been 13 ttaee convicted since 1880, had been sent to prison and flogged and whipped, but all to no purpose. The father said flit boy would not work, and ran away in boab staying from home for several nightorti time. The boy replied that he did not lib the work, and was kept at it both ntekt and day. He was willing to work \ someone else. The Benoh replied that work was not so easy to get by a toy d such bad character, and advised pruoner to return to his father. Prisoner replied tkt ha would rather go to the KohtoaniM Training School. (Laughter), The an was dismissed, the defendant to go back to hia father.

THE CIRCUS.

The Grand International Circus corammiKil a short season in the Market Reserro on Saturday evening under favourable aue pices. The marquee was veil filled, and the audionce was a decidedly appreciative ono. Included in the troupe are serenl clover acrobats, male And female riders, jugglers, clowns, and a etnd of veU-tntned horses. Saturday night's programme com menced with an overture by Mr JSiiMbas's excellent band, which played seleoiiom of music during the whole of thflperfornunce. Messrs Onzalo, Oluf, and Cmwj Into duced their posturing act on the Roman rings ; Mr C. Stooaley, who U' mitt known to the public of Auckland, falmrai with a clever act of equestrianism on a tare back horse ; and Miss Kosina evoked ted applause by her dexterous manipdntoi on the running globe. Mr C. Stoodlsy'i beautiful tricE horse "CaraotMoi" it, tracted general admiration in 8 tpedil act, while the remainder of the int part of the programme included trapeze art by Mr Conway,jugglingonhorßebackbylliai Rosina, and comic song by the cloinilM. The second part comprised tie tab ltd barrel and swinging bamboo actbyKWifa Cooma, "Three Nations" equestrian ut by Mr C. Stoodley, trapeze pertorauice by Onzalo and Oluf, the Rmslm gymnasts, Miss Ida Stoodley ai the sovereign princess of the arena, m • wonderful exhibition by Salamandsr, tht fire horse. The downs, Ginger, Lee, «m Sharman, kept the audience wnoßeddurag the evening, while the exploits of tieotwr performers were sufficient to astonish. *M circus will be open again to-night

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Messrs Moody and Whltoomta, ISM Inebriates' Parade.—A parade ol MYeabW individuals Rave ample teptimonrtothHW* ness with which the provisions oJ the Uixmw Act are observed. , v/im»«nii Jerry in TROUBLE.-JeremißflOCoyMMw charged uuder the Police Offenoe; AWJ" 8 not havlne sufficient lawful meansi otirappm- Mr Napier aßked for a remand till wedjjwg when ho would bo prepared to bring the pm> o£ tho boy to provo that he hM«,M™«ff desired to go to it. The boy wMJJtMfjH bnt he occasionally lived athome.-Tne«ni«» was granted, ball being allowed. _ „ KOBBINO AN BMPLOr«B,-JOlin HWBMJW charged with tho laroeny o£ a trutf, WWJ and certain artiolcß of wearing apPM^TiC. party of Joseph Kdmonde, ssmß^™j|Ei Bonby.-Prosecutor was M^'^'fKFXi prisoner was taken Into hiß employ »™>" K fflwTei^ P et^»^ posed to arresting toa l^ n&**SLSilB When tho tbinKS were Wen^^^SSmSS he bought some of thorn from a fWEJ ployod there before, the MMto'JSSIJS and he had borrowed the trunk. M M™ffi returning to work. - question! d by tho Bench, adheredtoW^ •i'ho prisoner was found gnilty.bntowwg ships bud no wish to ruin bis mrarepwyx, by sending him to prison, and aismiw — ° Damaging HANDCOFFS.-Johr• »JM» ploadod not guilty to a charge of pair of Government handcnfll, «««"ga it appeared from the evidenceUMtsjg^, Knox nnd a boy named McAllutweMgw^ the Kohimarama Trainin|.SohoolOoß««« niKht, and camo homo to Knoxa W^tien man's Bay. where the elder brothwh«ajM to fllo lhe handcuffs throngh.-wmv»ffijj father, said the boy would not wort • tgffjfo was constantly running *m7--iu.m!rti>i& siaered that the father was ">„&'„, ffi exient for the misdeeds of should have been kept under^Jf-SSrtt The Benon dlbmisaed tho chargtoWs Rive tho lad another chance, «*•.#&&> same time, asserting■that he wggJßfi sent to tho Training Sohopl ™f ".,?&». . his father kopthim working BW^^grt aij,eobd Destruction of «r3K-m Maud Kdith Churton was **?&£s& malicious deßtmotionof a P^JS^dM £2o. the property of M|"^^ffiS&ffl«3» Hah, Karangahape Kosd.-MrKoeu^w^, for prisoner, and tf<»doi. n?' o C<iFW Worry deposed that she vas Wjrzftoi If shop at the time in &M oueed bought some goods, "»J Sm«< was leaving, witness »wM,S something which Bho boA^Sf-KSi lUp into her kit She charged V&ffj£go(& Bho became very abusive. A/ter tw hovrever, the huaband ™™,Wti&M&r wife had taken half a pound ol Dn^ jg, Ambury also gave evlaenoe. Qggn lor deposed that ho »*»£?L *os*» »S by Mia Cburton, - CODBtoSle W^^ji give evidence'to *he JS™£i£lSe« ■ Mffl' aWsted the prisoner «heiwg"^hi)|l#; broken tho pane or &%****& (&• wau maKiDK love to lbe fl *o™^j m"vS, Churton was under the influence mgi „» Ke»Uey huld that the *\&'*2£.J£9lheet>gL nerty Act did not cover the oflfencft -^wr W field otherwise, and oo^&Ottahl*^ trial-Bail was allowed, heraeu m»~ sureties of £25 eaoh.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING BTAK, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1885.



J~V R. EDGE LO W, M. R. O. S., UPPER VINOKNT-STREKT. Hours of Consultation: At Home, 9to H a.m. and S to 7 p.m.; Henderson's Medical Hall, Grey-street, at 12 o'clock dally; and at KeAder dinu's, Chemist, Karangahape Road, from 3 to 5 p.m. DR. "G. TOUSSAINT GIRDLER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON (Late in practice in Victoria-street, London), Having commenced practloo In Auckland, may be consulted daily. At Home-8 till 9.30 a.m., 1 till 2 p.m., and 6 till 8 every evening. In Town (at King and Sons', Chemists, Queen street)-10 till 11 a.m. RESlDENCE—Westminster Lome. Eyber Pass. Two doors from Symondß-Btreet T\R. LEGER ERSON, OTAHUHU, Attendß (emergencies excepted) upon the follow ing days at the undermentioned places: PANMURE-At Mr Fleming's Store, ten a.m., Saturday. HOWICK-One p.m.. Saturdays. PAPAKURA. - Wednesdays, ten o'olock a.m. and 3 o'clock p.m., at Mr Fallwell a. WAIROA SOUTH — Wednesday, twelve o'clock, noon, Walroa Hotel. AUCKLAND—AIokIn's Surgery, Frldaya, half-past one p.m. T) *• T5 E W E. S, M.R.C.S., England, L.RC.P., Edinburgh, ATTENDS: OTAHUHU-DaUy P4NMURB —At Mre Rlngßleys. on Saturdays, 11 am. HOWICK-AtMrsMcGinnes'B,S6turdaya, 2 p.m. PAPAKURA AND WAIROA a~Q«! Wednefdajs. ' All messages to be left at HIS OWN RESIDENCE,, or with MB FRED. FALLWELL, Chemist, OTAHUHU. mHE RESPIRATOR* yuweTIONSL X IF AFFECBBD TUBERCULAR LUN6 DiaEASB, IP APPREHTAssaD, At once relieved &»d cheoked by SYRUP OP EUCALYPTUS with HYPUPHOSPHITKShQFLIMi^pOUimwir., A superlative gnlmonary repanttim IrRlOEs 3a Od. THE. PHARMACY, QUBBN-BTRgET,



OPRIHG REASON MILNE & CHOYCE Would boo to notify to their friends and the public generally that they have NOW OPENED AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OK ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES FOR THE COMING SEASON, And would respectfully solicit a CALL. The Goods having been bought In the Home Markets on very advantageous terms, the Prices are guaranteed to be EXCEPTIONALLY LOW. QJ The following represent a fow of the O^ Goods Opened l NEW MILLINERY K_i NBWSHAPES IN BTRAW GOODS &H NEW MOB CAPS f\ NEW MANTLES, VIBITES, &O. O NEW JERBEYB, DUBT COATS. &O, H^^ NEW FANS, FANCY GOODS NEW COSTUMES NEW DRESS GOODS (Immense variety) ONEW WABHING MATERIALS NEW BILKS, BROCHES, &O. NEW CURTAINB. NEW ANTIMACABBERS, &O. -k> NEW LACKB (in great variety) °O NEW KID & TAFFKTA GLOVES NEW FRILLING3, RIBBONS, &o. (ar EVERY REQUISITE f£-\ IN , 1 BABY LINEN, """I AND ' ■H LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S M UNDERCLOTHING. BOYS' CLOTHING, COLLARS, CUFFS, TIES, &c. DREBS-MAK2NG, MANTLE-MAK -INQ, SOYS' TAILORING, AND UNDERCLOTHINU-MAKING ON THE PREMISES. Patterns and Prices by Post Free. K-PER CENT. DISCOUNT FOR— K *' CASH. ■** MILNE & CHOYCB, AUCKLAND. PILSENER LAGBBBBBK KAISER BREWERY. Sola Agents for-New Ze»tand- SBEGNBR, LAtfGGUTH ft CO,. FIRTH'S .STORES. ' ALBERT-STREET. AUCKLAND.



THE NEW 00003 'Jilh. Nii.i uuODB 'XHE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS Are now opened oat FOB THK WINTER FOR THB WINTER. The Stock U the larffMt m.l belt selected in the oliy, and to NEW Several lines In every De partment are roaikod at ZEALAND P110" "•■»■• TflßPfflfo FACTORY, BPKOIALLY CHKAP. 168 & 160, «uen-itr«tt. ; - The Juvenile Deptrtmemt hM reaelved olote attention, and parents will flod DURABILITY ANDKOONOMT DURABILITY ECONOMY DURABILITY ECONOMY DURABILITY ECONOMY Combined U toe leading feature. In Boyi' Fanoy Suits wveral new and oholoe ■tylei aro bow being inown. T. & H. C OOKB> CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, Sea., &0., &a, Beg to lntocm their friends and the publlo that they ARK NOW SHOWING, Ex Aorantf. Rlmutaka, Ruapehu, and Katherine, A SPLBNDID NEW STOCK 01 CHIMNEY AND TOILET GLASSES BRUSSELS AND TAPESTRY CARPETS, AND IRON BEDSTEADS AND COTS, AT UNUSUALLY LOW PRICKS. JUNCTION OK r QUEEN AND GREY STREETS, Auckland. q PEC IA L NOTICE. H. L, POSSENNISKIB, MBKCHANT TAILOR, Begs to announoe the arrival of his Second Shipment ok SPRING AND SUMMER GOODB, Kx Saohesa of Argyle. Bhobx&ilND-stbMS, Auckland. FOR EYE, EAR, THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES.-DR. WILKINS. F.R.C.8.. Consulting and Operating Surgeon, is at hiß Surgery I* General and Special Praotico —All Mornings and Afternoons ; Sundays, 10 to 1230. Consultation Feos moderate. Ho spent bo ven yearßacMooreflelda KyeHospltal, London, under Bowman and Crltchett, two at Throat Hospital. London, seven aa Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, eleht year* at Eye Kar, Throat and Chest Infirmary, Melbourne. Ad.lr.«n Spec tacles to Sight. Consulting Rooms Queen-at (opposite Shortland-Btreet) Auckland. [A CARD.) DR. WILLIAM ROBERT ERSON, late Medloal Officer and Publlo Vaoolnator, Huddorsfleld (England), may be consulted athls residence, Onehunga (opposite Mr Oilman's, Chemist)— Morning .. .. - ■■ 9to 10 Afternoon 1 to a Bvenlng .. 6 to 7 AG. BARTLETT, • 151. QUKEN-STREKT. Chronometers, Watches, Clooks, and Jewel lery in great variety, and made to order or repaired; Poesy, Motto, Engagement and Wed ding Rings. Orders by post carefully executed. Tt7*ATCHES AND JEWELLERY, AT LESS THAN COST, AT ALEXANDER'S GENUINE CLEARING-OUT SALE. AS. ADAMS, Watchmaker, Victoria street, begs to Inform Ms old friends and ous tomora that ho has returned from his travels, and re-opened business throo doom above the old shoo, in more commodous premises. During his recent voyage of discovery, while in Sydney, he bought for cash at auction and privately a large stock of suporior watches. The stock com prises EnglishLevers by Rotherham ftEhrhardt, American Walthams, and Continental Levers. He Ib now enabled to sell at prices very low. J.A. will be happy to see old friends at the now premises. — JAS. ADAMS. Sydney Watch Depot, Vlotoria-atreet



The P.M.S.S. City of SyJ&JJjR Francisco on 26th September (s^ and is therefore due here on O^towr r To-morrow, at 11 «'*TO&S will soil, without reserve, a ffig^Talim drapery, a large WM^MSSm vtis must be sold. Thislsagcwoou^-j^j »[» some cheap lines for allji*{!^co3*»V canvas, on account of whom »™ <-. j^ A meeting to form a gJjSJUJ* Onehunga iatobeheldlntheßrt«^r-.T. to night, at 7.30. ~ M ? ia) We are requested to WjgJHwf have received fevltatloy.S'£^7ffS»% the Metropolitan Club to-aon^ that dancing commences at pcw». A Good AccoDjrr.-"To«™n "p«,g year* of bed-ridden slcknW»a S^hjSffl' ing £10 per year, total «2tt-. au» (friMi stoppid by three *otae>otjwe^ e wtf Bittors union by my wife, who^aea w ,m housework for a year since w«ww Jf wtM s day, and X want everyb<»?sifr" jIbJ, "