COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c., To-night.

Opera Houao-Mnjoroni and Wilson's Opora Company, 8. Strasbw Clock, Conplnnd's Store, 7 to 10. Choral Hall—Art Exhibition, 7 to 10. Provincial Grand Lodge, Scottish, 7.30. Auckland Regatta, Annual Mooting, 5. Wattomata Minstrels iMr Tronwith's), 8. Forostera' Hall— Women's C. T. Union. \-_M.C.A.— Devotional, 7.;i0. St. Thotnaa'a-Socinl BalhorlDg, 7.30. St. Andrew's—ijOiiKfiillow ami liis Pootry, S. Auckland Tubornscl? —Itcllßious Scrvlco, 7.30.

illas Donovitti'a Plain and Fancy I)rc?a Bull. Foresters' Hull. Now ion. S. Komuoni Social Union-Ooncort, 3.

Auction Sales To-morrow.

Jolm Hoid and Co,—Ales, Wlnskioa. Sec, 12. Kamucl I'ochrano and Son—Furniture, 11. J. It. Randerson—Furniture, &c , n, A. Huckland-Hayinnrkot. 11. li. Tonks and Co.—Racing Privileges, 12. Morton and Jacks'-li—Ahcrn's Plant. 12.30. R. Arthur-Poultry and Produce. 11. Vailoand Uvudi-iy—Potntoos find Provisions, 11.

Carbines and Taylor-Gonem! Produce, 11. John Loydon—Furniture, &0., 11, Hunter and Nolnn—Horse t?ulo, 11. R. Arthur- Poultry, Produce, Furniture, &c 11 a.m.

Chief Post-Office, Auckland.

Uatla will close an tuidov :—

Fhiday. October 30. For Greymouth por Horald, at 7.J0 a.m. For Cowoa and Coromandel, por Coromandol, at 11.80 a.m. For New Plymouth, Wunganul, Sonthcrn portß, por Oreti, at 1 p.m. For Tnanios, pet ICntorprlso, at 3.30 p.m. For Friendly Islands, Samoa, Tahiti and Raro tonga, per contract Bteumer Janet Nieoll, at 1 p.m. For Whitianga and Unpor Mill, por Arsylo, at 5 p.m. For Whangarol Hoads, Farus, Watnu, Whan- Karet. Kamo, and Mangapal, por Macgrogor or Waitaki, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Out, 31. For Katl Knti. Aongateto, Tauranga, and Opotiki. via Thamea, per Kotomahann, at 7 a.m. For Toatnep, par Kotomahaua. Nt 7 30 a.m. For Walwera, Te Kaoa. ana Wark worth, &c, per Rose Casoy, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Novombor 10. Per s.B. City ot Sydney as follows i— For Navigator Islands, Sauawloh Islands. United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Control and South Amorlca, and British acd Foreign West Indios, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of . Europe, at 1 p.m.

Money ordors. 10.30 a.m. Rcßlstorod lettors and nsw9i;sp.:rs. at 11.30 a.i.i. Lata letters, beannu au e>xtrß Too of six ponce In addttlo:i to the pastime, will ha received iy tho Mail Agent on board the stsamer no to the time of sailing. This mail will lie .Ino In T/ondon on Friday, Decomber 18. 1535

Monday, November 10. For Chatham Inlands, per Omaha, at i p.m. Signed) a. B. BIBS, Chiof Postmaster, Chief Poat-oflloo, Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Auckland This evening, 9JG; tomorrow morning, 10.12.

Mamukau iIKADS- To-uiorrow morninß, 0.2(i to-morrow afternoon. 0 40. Kau'AKA Heads—To-morrow morniiiK, 1.2(i tomorrow afternoon, l.ili.

80NSKT.—This evening, C2fl. BUNRISP.—To-morrow morninß, 5.2. Moon's Aok.—Last Quarter, 31st, 5.37 a.m,

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Glenolg, 8.?., Stoplicnaon, from Tauranea Argyle, s.s., Amoduo. from Mercury Bay

DEPARTURES.

TO-DAY. Rlngarobma, s.s., Popham, for Southern ports Kyle, 8.5,, AinoSeo, for Harrier,

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandel. from Uoroin.indel, S?aturd(lJ",s p.m. Rotomahana, from Thftinca, to-day. U. 30 p.m. Argylo, from Great Bdiiiei'. ihisovoninß Waitakl, from WlmuKivrcl, tliia oveninj: Macgregor, from Wliangarci, tills overaUß Außtralii, from San Fmncisco. Novombor 11 Enterprise, from Thanioa. to-day, 1 p.m. Suvo, from Southern ports, Saturdny Kuapohu. from Plymouth, about Novnnilier 8. ■ Coptic, from I'lymjulh, Rbout Novombor !2I [For projooteA doiiarturea bob shipping ad vertisements nnrt Diaii nottcne.]

EXPORTS.

Por Rintfiiroomi for Suuthorn ports :—l,lBO bags sugar, Ul Backs ojßtora, Ti cat-ks uotiilons, and sundries. For Melbtmrni::-IS2 Mdes, VI casoa hivca.

iNWAnus C'oAs'nvisK.—Td». from I'aklri. with 12,000 ft timber.

Outwards Coastwisk.—Elsio fur Thuiucs.

The barque Armi^ico Jcft ljyttclton for Ihis port yesterday.

The schooner Torea is to loave about tho end of tills week for Suwarrow.

Tho barquo Lovnka is ennonnced to com mence loading for Sydney on Monday next.

The schooner Marmion nnd ketch Kocaniia arrived at L)ttelton from Kainara yesterday.

The s.s. Argyla arrived from Mercury Boy early this morning, and k-ft again for QiCiit Barrier at 8 a.m.

The s.s. Glenelß, from Tauranga, brought tho following liaasenKers:— Miss Uoleraan. Moss™ Fraser, Hill, Sarchin, Key. Wilson, Roy. Brewer. Suingera, SonierviHe, Whelan, Parkin eon, Helmina,

Tho 8 8. Herald will sdl at noon on Saturday, instead of Friday, ao advertised.

Mesara Crnlckshanb and Co. are tho Auck land aaents for the 3.9. lonic, now at Welling ton. Her passengers are coming up in the following Bteamers:—3uva, Penguin and Wai rarapa. The firat-niuned ti expected 10 arrr.e hero on Saturday, tho second on Sunduy. at Manukau, aud the Wairarapa on Monday, at this s de. The Wairarapa aIEO bringa up the Auckland cargo ex lonic.

Tho s.B. ltlngarooma loft for Molbourno, via Southern ports, at coon. Paß6ingers:—For Giaborne: Mius Steole, Mr Dodd, Mra Bailey, Mra Syroes ForNapior: Messrs W. IT. Brion McGarry, Ohannira, Mitchell, Levinshon.Maetor Tyler. Judge McDonald, Judgn Williams. For Wellington: Mrs Ktarkey, illissea Btarkoy (2), Messrs Bias, Isaacs and Uundell. For Lyttol ton: Mr and Mrs Speck, Mr Peacock. For Bluff: Miss Nutter, l)r. and Mrs Hanan and 2 children.

The Tuna s.s., which left Aden for New Zealand on Aucubl 9, had to turn bac<c on ac count of heavy weather, aDd was loat on tho evening of the 21st. about 90 miles east of Aden. The crew were picked up in their boats by the steamer Brenda, which landed thorn on August 84. The Tuna was lying about a mile-and-a-half from the shore, and when the crew left, tho sea was breaking right over her, and the captain thought she would probably soon break up; the natives had boarded and were stripping her.

The barque Sam Mendel has resumed loading (or London, and should have quick despatch. Captain Perssoo has evory pro3pect of making a very rapid run home, and of thus adding an other fast pasaage to the barque's previously ex rellent record, tho vessel havinghad a thorough cleaning in dock, and beinif otherwise in first class trim. It may rot bo generally known that the Sam Mendel has tho credit of making tho fastest trip on record between London and New Zealand, viz.. 62 days to Port Chalmers. This she accomplished about 15 years ago and since that time she made several vesr fast trips. She is now in good trim for another short voyage. She is likely to have a large numbar of pas sengers, who will havo a ploaaant voyage under the expoiieneed pilotage of Captain Perason.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Adklaidk, yosterduy.—Tho Llgurla arrived this afternoon with tha London mail* CO Septem ber 25.

Melbourne, yestorday.—Sailed: Waihorn. for Bluff.

Port Chalmers, yesterday.—Sailed: Wai rarapa for tho North. Passengers:—Moaars S. Fraser J. Passmore. Lowis, Bell. Mandor. Hell. Toad, Coneys, Bowen, Wood, BlacK, O. S. Jacobs, and nine in tho steerage. Port Albert, this day.—The brig Hostless is being towed down to tho Heads. Wind S.W.

SECOND EDITION.

LITEST SPORTING

[rkhter's telegram.]

(Received October 29—3.15 p.m.) Melbourne, this day. The following are tho latest betting quotations :— Meltsournk Cop. — Nordenfolilt, 100 to 10 ; Despot, 100 to 10 ; Kit Nubbles, 100 to 8 ; Brown-and-Rose, 100 to 5 : Acolyte, 100 to 5 ; Stornaway, 100 to 4.

(SPECIAL TO ruKss ASSOOIATIOS.)

(Received 20th—3 p.m.)

London, October 28.-At the Newmarket Houghton Meeting to (Jay, tho Dowhurst Plate resultod as follows :—Uuke of West minster's Ormonde, 1 ; Duke of West minster's Whitefriar, 2 : Mr R, Peck's Murdoch, .'!.

(IIV TI'LKI'RAI'II— OWN COKItK.SI'ON PENT.)

Trnininp; Notos

Dun'KDIN, this day. Captain Weiistkk did a groat performance at tho Korbury this morning, accompanioil liy Taiaroa. Evorton Lad covored the two milos in Smin Isoc (?), oloaring out from his two companions. Do hns advancod to 100 to 15,

LATEST CABLEGRAMS

Gishorno Harbour Loan

London, Octobor 2S,

Gisbovno Harbour Board Loan of two hundred thousand pounds, at 5 por cent., has boon placed in tho market. Tho mini mum has boon fixed at 95, and tondors will be opened on November 5.

Mklboukne, this day.

Arrived this morning, Manapouri from Blun.

Births.

URUFOIiD.—On October 28, the wife of C. A. Brut'ord ot a son. CI/ffiVE IjANU.—On Oc' obor 25, at her rosidonce. Victoria Avonuo, Kden Terraco, tho wife of F. A. Cleveland of a daughter. BTKWART.—On October liv, at Homo Bay, the wife of A. Stewart of a daunht'jr. THOMSON.—On October 12, at Graham-street, tho wife of H. Thomson of a daughter.

Deaths.

BIQELOW.—On Ootobor29, Percy, the youngest son of James A. Bißtlow, Lincoln-street, Pon- Bonby : aged 1 months. Privato intormont.

HOPKINS.-On October 29. at his residence, Groenatrcct, Poneonby, Charles Hopkinß, la'.o Sergeant -major 58th Hoftimont, formerly of Ist Battalion Scots Fusiliers ; aged 70 yoara. Tho f unoral will leave hia late residence on Saturday, October 31, at 3 p.m.

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1885.

For the cause that lack» assistance, For the wrong that needj resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do,

In his speech at Cbristchurch last night the Colonial Treasurer has further shown his hand and disclosed the real reasons —or some of them—which actuate his Government in the proposed misappropriation of the North Island Trunk Railway loau. His whole speech, with the exception of a little orowing over Major Atkinson, was an elaborate and plausible argument in favour of further borrowing for public works purposes, Canterbury, Nelson, and Westlaud havo been " abominably ;> treated because they were not allowed to commit tho colony to an expenditure of six or seven millions on their rail way ; and no doubt Sir Julius Vogcl considers his own treatment " abomin able " for the same reason. In fact, he pitcously crys, " How unreasonable of the colony to expect mo to dispel the depression, when it did not give me the necessary instrument for the work 'I " The one thing needful is, of course, ready money ; but it surely did not need a financial genius to tell us that our " hard-up-iiess" could be cured by a copious distribution of dollars. Yet .Sir Julius Vogol has such a (inn faith in his own patent right in the .panacea that he adheres to it, and once more promul gates a borrowing policy as his remedy for the depression. Not only is bor rowing good for this colony, but ho considei-3 it absolutely necessary as a measure of self-defence, in view of the loans being negotiated by sister colo nies. And he is careful to point out, with just the necessary display of tech nical knowledge, that the present is a most opportune time for " raising the wind" in London, when the " appre ciation" lot gold has led to the re duction of rates of interest. As this same increase in the purchasing power of gold is the direct cause of the fall in wool and wheat, it would be suicidal, from the Treasurer's point of view, not to take advantage of the compensating operation of the law, and raise ten or twenty millions in the London market. As a further inducement to borrowing money for railways in particular, he assures us that steel and iron rails are now less than half the price they were in 1870; and to show that the colony

is quite able to increase her debt, he points out that her capital wealth is something like £1,270,000,000. But, wo fear, all this charming is thrown away on deaf ears, so long as the pre sent Government hold office, and stick to their determination to further the views of the Canterbury Railway ' League at the expense of the colony. Tho voice of the people agrees with that of their representatives, and the latter plainly declared last session that no further borrowing should take place in the meantime. It was with the dis tinct object of discouraging largo ex penditure on public works, and of obviating the necessity for raising the million loan at present, that North Island members supported the ro- Ironulnnout resolution ; but by the ex ercise of "intelligence" of a peculiar order tho Colonial Treasurer makes it appear that their intention was directly the reverse. Sir Julius Vogel, in his desperate .endeavour to repeal- tho miracle of twelve years ago, has evi dently adopted tho advice —"Get money—honestly if you can; but by all means get money I" Hence his en deavour to get behind a resolution of tho House of Representatives, and commit the colony, against its declared will,, to an increased public debt and a ruinous policy of unproductive expen diture.

The Bank of New Zealand

Tur, forty-eighth report of tlio directors of tho Bank of New Zealand, .submitted to the half-yonrly mooting of diroctora to-day, is a clocurannt well calculated to heighton that faith in tho future prosperity of the colony which we expressed tho othor day. It is moro ; for it may bo taken as a guarantoo that tho lowest point of tho doprosaion wan reached some timo ago, and that tho colony ia now on the advancing wave of proepority. A net profit for tho past half-year of £7(i,ilfiO not only allows of the usual dividend of 10 por cent, and bonus of 5 per cont., but permits of £27,000 being carried to credit of now account-a larger sura than wt.S so carried forward at last half - yearly poriod. It also epeaka well for tho ability of tho management that such results have boen obtained at a timo of widespread cormnorcial and industrial depression. Tho deposits for tho past half-year show a Blight increase, but othorwiso thoro is not any change to note in tho business of tho Bank. At proaent tho Bank holds two millions sterling in coin, bullion, and Government securities. It is pleasant to noto tho hopeful tono of tko Chairman's spcoch—a tono which is tho roflox of tho very gratifying balance-sheet laid before tho meeting, and which should do much to frighten away the hard times and prevent their bocoming a chronic complaint. Tho advantago to Auckland especially of having nn institution of such stability nourishing in our midst must bo apparent to evoryono, and the resolution of tho Hoard of Directors to oxtond tho Bank's business in tho othor colonies will still further add to tho soundness of its founda tions, and increase tho benefits dorivod by Auckland from tho profitable operations of tho premier banking company of tho colony.

Tliore has been a bettor market to day for Cambria shares. Buyers of largo parcels at •21a to 21s (id, with sellers at 225. Salos aro also roportod of Crown at Ca 6d to 8a 9d, and Konilworth at 3s lOd to 4.5. Thorn aro buyers of Colonial liauks ut 42s Gil, Auck land (ias at CIO 10«, Thames (ias at ;)2a, mid Mercury Kay Timber at 11«.

In our obituary column will bo found announced tho death of Clmiloa Jlopkins, ait old Scots tiuardsmnn, who died at I'onnonby on tho 2"lti iiwt. Tlio doconsed, who had atluined tho ripo a^o uf 70 years, nerved in the Jut Battalion ol Scuts Fusiliers, and later in lifo was Sor^oaul Major of Hie 58th Regiment Tho funeral in to leave hia lato residence, Croon shoot, I'onxonby, at 3 p.m. on Saturday next.

Yesterday a gang of workmen commenced to lay down thotrrm-linos ulonfi Wellesloy street East in u'dor (o connect with tho Symands-stroot section.

Tho Union Stun and Poor Company are Kroatly annoyed by tho Ihofts committed from Ihoir promises in Mechanics' Bay. Early thin morning, William doer, tho night watchman, saw a boy come and take away twu barrels, Ho followed him to hia mother's residence, and dotaincd him until tho arrival of Constable JUbdou, who took tlio boy into custody. Thornclly was brought before tho Justices at tho Polieo Court today, and having been duly cautioned, was allowodhis liberty.

A woman named JUary Johnson was ad mitted to tho District Hospital last night, suffering from injuries rocoh-ed to her hond through falling from a buggy. She was detained in tho Hospital, and her wounds attended to by Dr. Bond.

Wo understand that tho directors of tho Smelting Company havo m:ido arrnngomenta to samplo any parcols of orr sent to the Thames furnace, and on nnivnl of tho aaaayer on Monday those parcels will bo carofully assayod, and tho Company will bo atonco prepared togivo a chequofordeclaitd value without waiting to syiolt a largo parcel. This liberal policy ou tho part of tho Com paiiy should at onco lead to moro onorgutic action of the mineholdcrs, and inonoy would poon pour into the district if tho directors of tho various mines would tako prompt action to keep tho furnace well supplied with silver oro

Old boys of tho Panioll Grammar School aro reminded that tho sports come off in tho Domain on Friday, Gth November. The Old Boys' Kaco is tixod for 5 o'clock. Same diatanco (200 yards) ass last yoar. Entry 2-i 6d. Namos and entries taken on the ground. Mr Cotter has kindly con sonted to handicap for tho race.

About noon to day a laughable incidont occurred in Queen-streot. A butcher's boy attempted to mount his horse with a largo basket of meat. In order to accomplish his purpose he threw tho basket ovor the further sido in order to lover him up. The weight, howovor, proved too much, and diroctly ho inado tho spring ho was drawn right over the other sido, and ho and tho basket of meat conjointly performed somo athletic feats in the street, rolling over and over to the intenso amueetnont of tho lookerß-on, and the ditrement of the meat. Meanwhile the horao quietly trotted off to the Btable.

Tho book canviwsor lias found n formid able) rival in tho Christmas card hawker, who promises to become asgreat n nuisance to business peoplo with no time to waato as his much-abused predecossor, It will be necessary shortly to place a sentry at tho doors of all workshops and places of business to keep out tho men who aro no anxious for peoplo to romombor their friends at Homo by the out going mail. Tlio iraLo foeliujis might be mollitied to some oxtent if tho gentry undor notice had anything very tasteful or protty to oflor ; but when tlio waros dis played are a libol on tho skill and origin ality of our local artiste, thoro is not much disposition to give quarter.

Afc the Police Court to day, botore Mosßia McDonald and King, Just icon of tlio Peace, two porsoiiH wore lined for drunkenness. A woman named Wilson, who was arrested in Wolloaloy-streot, had boon sent to tho .Hospital, and tho cliargo against hor was adjourned. Joseph Thoinelly was chargod with tho larceny of two barrolß from tho Union Sash and Door Company, but as the charge was not pressed, ho was cautioned and discharged,

Messrs t'hilcox and Son's tonder—£C, 120 —for tho new building of the Young Mon's Christian Association has been accoptcd' so that the erection of the structure in brick will soon be in progress. While the new building is being erected the Society will occupy the old Baptist Chapel in Wol lesley-street,

The ratepayers of Mount Albert district are beginning to find that they made a mistake in not voting for separation at the meeting called to discuss the question. By the Local Bodies Finance and Powers Act of last session it is provided that Road Boards whose income from rates is £500 or over shall] receive Government subsidy at the rate of £1 per £1, whereas Boards whose rates are under £500 per annum shall receive at tho rate of £2 per £1. Rocky Nook, Kingsland, and ,tho other places comprised .in the proposed townward divisions of Mount Albert district would therefore, by forming a separate road dis trict, have more funds than if they appro priated to themselves the whole of, the rates collected from the present district. It is said that the rates in the proposed new dis trict reach over £300 a year, so that £600 would bo obtained from Government to help to form the roads. No doubt, this being the caee, " Separation " will become tho rage in more districts than Mount Albert,

The annual meeting of tho Wesleyan Homo Mission was hold at St John's Wes loyun Church, I'onsonby, last evoning. There was a small attendance. MrO. Win stone, who occupiod tho chair, road tho annual report, which showed that Meadanaes Horon and ,loynt had collected for tho Mission £17 ISs ; and Mosdamos Cook and Main, £10 15s ; Sunday-school, .C sls (id ; collections on Sunday, £5 ISs 6d ; last year's public mooting, £2 18a Gd. Addresses were dolivorod by tho llovs. K. Bavin and 11. Bull, and Mr 1,aw03. Proceedings closod with tho Benediction.

A section of Mount Albort Road Board boing dosiiousof rnisiuga loan under I ho pro visions ot tho Koads and Bridges Act, now expiring, but tho majority objecting, v com promise linn, wo aro informed, been arrived at on this basis :—The loan is authorised, and a special rate to cover tho intoro«t is to bo struck over the wholo district, but only collected on tho Mount Albort sido of tho proposed division lino, whoro (lie monoy is to bo spont on road-making. To tnuko tho compact linn and sure, a personal guarantee is to bo givon by several lending ratepayers that tho special ralo will not bo levied "in the towmvard part of (ho district for ton years.

Madame I'auliuo Hilu bogs to roturn her most sincero thanks to the ladies and gen llouion—principals, chorus, and mombors of tho orchestra—who ho kindly assisted at hor bouolit, all of whom so ably hoi pod in bringing to a successful termination tlio con certs ami " Trial by Jury." Madumo Uitn also bogs to iicknowlodgo the very great kiudnoss and assistance sho received from Judge Fonton, Mr Brott, Mr Chatj. Homus, Mr lnnes, and the gontlemon of fcho prons.

Thoro was a good attoudnnco hint night at a social mooting of young womon connected with tho Young Womon's Christian Associa tion, hold in tho Y.M.C.A.Kooms. An ex coliout musical programme wa.s provided, utorooscopic ami other views woro shown. Jlov. ,). Hill gavo a " Homely Talk," and rofroshmonts woro servod up in an ante room—tho wholo proceedings being most interesting.

Tho residenco of Captain Morris at Tan • ranga was do&lroyod by tiro yoatorday. Tho tire originated, it is boliovod, from sparks alighting on the roof, and no water supply being at hand ovorything was de stroyed. Captain Morris is sick at Wel lington, whoro Mrs Morris unattending to him. Tho loss is stated at £ 1,000, and tho insurances aro only £2!)0 on tho building and JL'IOO on tho furniture in tho Now Zoa land oilico,

At tho inquest on tho body of Samuol Maulstead, who was killed by a fall at HolT mann'a uon* buildings, v verdict of "Acci dental Death " was roturned. Decouscd was insured for £li"i oin tho Australian and Mutual Provident Society, and only took out tho policy about three months ago.

During tho passago of tho Argylc from Mercury Bay to this port a child of n passongor named Wilson died, from what cuuso wo has'o not boon informed.

A f^roat Jisappointmont wm oxpori encod last ovoning at Bereaford-stroot Con^rogational Church owing to tho mombors of the lisrotongan Embassy not boinji in attondanco at tlio tea and social whicli had bocn ;^'ot up for their speciiiil enlorlainmont. This was untortunato, as tho room hud been tastefully ducoralcd with bannerets, and at tho end of tho building was erected tho following motto: " Aore mai taku ariki, Au mvi to au o Tonjja," which was interpreted by tho chairman, " You aro wolcoiCO, all of you." The to.\t " Ootl is I.ovo'' was aluo dono in the lan gunge of Uarotonjja. Toa was commenced at li o'clock, ut which about ISO persons wero present. '1 ho aftcrmeotint; was pro .sidod over by tho Kov. J. Uoboitaon, who explained tho cause of tho absence of tho Embassy to tho fact that the King was unwell. Ho then mado a low amusing remarks, after which short addrost-os wero delivered by Kovs. Messrs A;lamc, (.!■»■, imd William', music huin^ rondercd at in turvals by tho choir.

Tho charge of turjjimj tbo Hum') of Michael Mulono to a telojerani uedressod to Mrs McMuiuis, of Heleimvillo, «n» beard yentorday before Mr Soth Smith, KM., and occupied tho Court tho greater part uf tbo day. Mr Browning defended the pit- Honcv, Edward I.e-uK Tho cliiof ovidonco appeared in our last issue. -Mr!!.*', l.uks, of the Victoria Hotel, however, gavo evi dence which was ton stroiiß against Lewis for an acquittal. Mr Luka cashod tho telo gram money order tor tlio accused, who was staying at iiis hotel, nnd witnosted tho pri soner's si^natuto. Mm Mumfordwa." called to prove that I ho pi^nnluro on llio tele.',rraui was not hor brothor1.", althoti{{h similai' in stylo Mr Browning uddrowod tho I'ourt in defonce. lli« Woixliiji con.-idercd Ihc ovidonco wnrraiitod II couuuiilal, and pii toner was committed lo lul'O bis trial at tho .lanu.iiy ciiininul sittings (it the tiupiotuo Court, "but admitted to bail—hlmsuli in CIOO, and two smoties in .l7>o each,

Tho dispute bet Moon tho Federated Sea men h Union and tlio Northern Steamship Company with rel'oronce to tho payment ot overtime appears to be as for ofl' settlement as ovor. Mr Dodson, Kecrotary of the Union, who recently arrived horofroiu Tort Chalmers, has had several intorvicnu with Captain A, Mclirugor, managing iliructuroi tho Company, but no Hutiufactury arrange mt'iit has been arrived ut. Something definite, however, is likely to bo done soon, tho Union being determined lo enforce, their rules at tho end of this month, In view of a Htrugglo, tho I lead Oltico has sot aside £600 for incidental c.\ puiulituro, besides expressing a readiness to levj a special contribution on all their em ployed members, It in to ho hoped that matters will not go this far, and that mutual concession on either side will avoid both loss of money aud incouvonionco to all con cerned. The ratepayers of Mount Ko<>kill X m I distiict protest strongly against the duter ruination of the Government to cease to maintain any portion of tho Onohiinga, (jroat South, and Panmuro Konds after the expiration of tho time for which tho tolls on tho South Bond are leased, viz., tho.'ilct of December. 1885. At a meeting hold on Tuosday night, in the district schoolroom -■ Mr Carr presiding—the action of (lovern mont and of Auckland mombors in tho matter was severely criticised. Ultimately, in ordor to obtain further information, tho meeting was adjourned till Tuesday noxt.

The Art Students' Exhibition in the Choral Hall was liberally visited yostordav by cifeous and admirers of the beautiful iii the no arts. In the evening tlio people gathered largely, and listened with pleasure to tho vocal and musical performances of tho Orphoue Gloo Club and tlio City Bund. Tho selections included "Noll liwynne,"

"Sco-Saw Waltz," "Zephyr Love Walt;:," and the overture, " BritUh Knight." Tho following eentlomon sang tongs to the do light of all present:— Air Charter, "'.i'lio Skipper "j Mr E Hark or, "Trafalgar"; accompanied by MissJ larding on the piano forte, Soverul additions have boon made to the gallery of pictures: viz., a portrait of Alra Musters, grandniothcr-iu-law of Lord Byron's " Mary Cluiworth," in whoso memory Byron wrolo one of hi^ mo3t remark able poems, " I saw two beings in tho huci of youth" ("The Dronra.") MrJohnßyraons, ono of our best local artints, has contributed throo wutor-colour vious of much artistic merit, viz., "Foul Weather," " AtiEvoning Soono," and " Mount Pirongia " (Wafkulo.) A great variety ot nowly-dosiguod Ohiist mas cards, baskets, and ornamonls mo specially ullmoUvo ; also a numbor of easts exhibited by Mr T. Colson (Turanaki). The Exhibition will upon at the usual hour this evening, when, in addition to other attractions, .Mr K. Walking will dolivor v lecture on "Maori Art,"with illustrations,

At Ponsonby JJaplist Church a Forvico of baptism w;ie lielil hist night. Tho church was crowded. A very impressive iiddrcss was delivered by the pastor, Kov. .1. Hughes .lonos. Tho customs and usages ot tho primitivo churches woro cited, mid the Scriptural authority for immersion clearly pointed out by tho preacher, aftor which tho coremor.y of baptism v:m received by live adults. During the pervico, selections of the baptismal hymns woro sung by the choir and congregation.

An invitation ball in honour of tho mar riage of Miss Chapman and Mr Selby was given by the "Rationalist" syndicate last night in the Cook-street Hall, The Hon. J. Ballance (Native Minister) waa amongst the invited guests, and the bride and bride groom were present. during the earlier portion of the evening. Inscribed in large gilt letters upon tho southern wall of the hall was the legend "May They be Happy," thus affording prominence to the sentiment of tho evening. The ladies of the syndicate provided refreshments on a sumptuous scale, and Messrs Bowring (violin) and Triphook (piano) discoursed most excellent mußic. A full programme of 24 dunces was gone through, Mr C. B. Andrew acting very efficiently as M.C. Those who preferred quieter recreation gratified their tastes by an occasional band at whist, the necessary arrangements having been mado for that purpoEe. During one of the intervals Mrs Poako sang "Cariasima" with nice effect. The nuptials of Mr and Mrs Solby close 011 Sunday evoning next, on the stage of tho Opera House, Mr William Cooper officiating and " improving " the occasion,

On Saturday, October 31st, the Auckland goods sheds will bo closed at noon.

Hibbord and Loggo despatched tho first lot of thoir artificial stono from their work yesterday to Ponsonby, for the purposo of commencing a building for Mr A. Dovore.

Tho annual; meeting of tlio Woat End Rowing Club cakes placo on Friday evening in tho Suffolk Hotel, Collogo Hoad.

There was another good attendance of visitors yesterday afternoon and ovoning to view tho wonderful Apostolic Strasbnrg Clock.

A man namod Thomas Cook waa found in it lomatoso stato in Queon-Htroot Ihi3 morn ing by Constable Kconoy, and wus at onco removed to tho Polico Station, whoro tho sympathetic guard-room constabl&romarkcd " Drunk again."

.ludgo Macdotlttld was v passenger by tho Kingarooma today for Napier, to attend a mooting of tho Land Court. Mr Morrison, roi'roßontin<; tho Trados Pro tection Socioty, loft by tho Ramo boat for Lyttolton tv nttonil aConforonco. Mr.lonos, iusuianco agent, was also a passenger tor Wellington.

Mr Kuorpp, who arrived by the last Southern fitoamor, is at Momnsvillo ar ranging for matters in connection with tho contimianco of tho Rotorua Railway.

A polition has boon prepared to the Com minsionor of Customs praying that Mr.l .Mc- Kay, tho tighthousokoopor on Tiritni, should not bo removed as proposed. Tho members of iho mercantile community and other* will bo waited upon for thoir signa ture;;.

Rmnoiira of a scundidum magmihtm at Uunodin reaches uw. It is said that tho manager of a banking institution thoro has departed in company with tho wifo of a loading citizen.

Tlio six-yoar-okl daughter of Mr Garter, butchor, Wei lo.sloy street, received a severe cut on tlio lioud on Monday lust. It appears that the cliild had gone too near tlio fly wheel of tho gas ongino, which was ro volving rapidly, and struck hor, indicting a Bovoro sail [) wound. Tlio child's lifo was at ono tinio despaired of, but who is now doing bottor.

Mv Walter Bay no, cabinotmalcor, Karan j^aluipo HoaiJ, has just completed to tho ordor of Mr Soccombo a hundsorao cabinet composed of Now Zealand woods. It is 5 fcot ti inches high, 5 foot wide and 20 inches doop, consiftini; of two high podostala on tbo outsido, and a sliding desk constructed on tolOHCopo principles, )iif;oon liolor, druwors, cupboards forming conlro noctioo. Tho pedestal doors with double panels are vanoorod with rich burloy kauri and rimu moulding. Tho cornices aro veneered with akoako banding and dark West Coast riniu. Tho doors, when opened, dis play throo medium-sized drawers in each. Above them aro doors with veneorod borders and diamond In contro, and over ouch of these aro two small jowel drawors lined with silk volvet. In tho contro the doak in Jittod up with a lifting leaf covered with morocco and gold band. Abovo this is a richly-veneorod frame hung on woightH, which slides up or down by slight pressure On the faco of thin frauio is an oval of nmgniiiciont wavy kiiuii, beautiful an a landacapo viow. Whou this pulls down a number of pigoon bolos and unull drawers, tastefully voneored in various Now Zouhuid woods, urc discovered. Houoath tho desk aro two doors, tho panels of which aro vonoorod with a very choice pieco of kauri root. Abovo tho pigoon holes is a mimic curtain, oxcculod in ako akn. Surmounting tho back is a enrvod representation of Howors and fruit, and n bird is also placed in tho attitudo of peck ing. In tho contro is tastefully curved n wreath of llowors. Tho cabinot is oxecutod in a workmanlike manner, rollecting groat credit upon Mr Bayno. As tho cabinet has boon mode to private order, it will not bo placed on exhibition anywhere

'ISufwoM will leavo Ibo Poi-t-ollico this evening for tho Hemuera Hull,at 7 o'clock. The j'roKi-.viuno is pulilisluid in nnotlwr column.

A DISTRESSING CASE.

\ i \- k of poculiar uiieftrluiiOi which hoi

boon luolielit under our notico, slioWH hoy

Imrd sdino poor pooplo lind it (o eko out at extstenco. Tho Ktcnincr Uuby, which ar

rivod from Mangawni thin illuming, brought a man named Hasoman, his wife, and an infant, in destitute circumstances, tho woman boint; very ill, and in want of modl cal aid. Itappearslhal Hasoman i*a gum diggor. Ho rofeidod at Hukaru, about -IJ miles from Manguwui, whore lie, bis wife, and Unco children livcil in a (out, and undo n living, but Mover bad any thin" to spare. His wife was conliuod about hovoii months ago, thoro being noithor doctors nor other women near who could render her any ittviNtniicc. Soon afterwards tho caugiil cold, and gradually boc.imo very ill, until during tho last four months sho Jias sutlorod great pain. She Wii- unable lo sit up, and had to bu carried to tho btoamor. Bha came on to Auckland v. itliher husband and infant, leaving tlm other I'hildron in tlio euro <>f neighbours. Ciiptnin l.ennan, of tiio liuby, gavo her a froo paiwitgo, niid llnfoiiiiin.'« faro Avas sub .-inilioil by nwidenli" of M;uigiiw;\i. On arrival of Hie steamer hero, .Serjeant A. Clarko obtained the uso ol ono of Messrs nj'rnan'.s vohiolo?, nml Constable McDonald bad tlio poor woman convoked in it to tho Hospital, whoro sho waa rocoiveil in tin uxcecdiiifily liclple.j.- nlate.

THE NATIVE MINISTER.

Tin; Hon. .1. Ballanco visited Fort Caut ley to-day, in company with Coloucl Lyon and Mr Hakuene, M.H.K. Ho

Ait» hliowii over tno i'ortiiicationa, and ox pio.-sod hhnfolf [ilea«ed with tlio work done. Tho party returned to town at' 2 o'clock. Mr Ballnnco was attending thin afternoon to inattuis brought under hia notice by private individuals. His intention ia still to leavo for Waikato on Saturday morning.

THE ANGLICAN MISSION.

'it, Mary's, Farncll, At tlio addruFs to women at bt, Mary's, Piirncll, yoatenlay aCternoon, the mluaionor took as hia suli.joct the third beiititudo, "liliissod are tho meek," urging his hoarcra to 00|<y tlio iueeknoas and Kontlenoea of Christ. Tho "worda to worko'B" wero apokon by tho Ho?. J. S. Hill at tlieUliOscrvieo, poinLliiKOuUhoiri-osponaibilidod ami piivili'KCS aa vcsa«lß niuoL for the MiiHter's v.si\ ard at lhr> (vcniup; torvic tho misuJou. r prnached on t!io llrd vcrau (if tlio gcni'ral KpistU' of J lid.:. p.intiiiK out the. nuud for ottrnOßtly cou t ndi:i« (or tlio fiiith wliiuli was ono: delivered to tho anility, aud that tho work ot tlio Church

•■au to dNpciiHO Kruco Rml troth. Ho pointed oui that there woro Spiriluuliuta in the days of Isaiah, ovin aa in our day. At thu services rcHolutiou papers woro given oul, urging Ihoao whoao hearts lnrl boon touchail in tho mission to make BOiiiQ dolinito resolutions for tliefuture, hi»i tiiviiu; *C (Jill'oroiit BUt,'!,'ObUonß for reaolu ttoua from which 10 select.

St. Mark's, Romucra

Thoso Bervlcos wcro continued yesterday aa usual with increased inlorest and attendance, tlio cousroßntiun at evmilnK service being ojueciuliy B ood. Tho missiom-r. tho K=v. U. K. Jldßou, proached annlhor very thounhtful sor inon auiiioiirituo to the day, "St. Simon and St. ■hide," oleolliiif for lilotoxt, Ijiilco, (itli chapter, Ifith and Hi vocnea ; " Bimoa called Zoloteo, and Judag, the brother of James." 1 ho Kiifht Kovs. the I>ishopa of Auckland ntid liriabano both atlondwi, and look part in the ovoning service tho latter roadiiiK the prayrrs anu lcoaons, and the forinor dl.sniusing tho large congregation with his blctJbiug ufti r tho usual iDßtruotioa from tho inisaionor. Tho doop Interest taken iv thoau Borvlcoß. ai) shown by the increasing ntlondauuo, lv vury signilioMH,

"HAPPY HOMES."

Kkv. (J. WOIIDOVB lectured lost night in Pitt and Vincent Btroets Church, lo a good company, on " Happy Homes, and How lo Mako Them,1' Ho commenced by remarking that the root o£ tho word is ' lo cover," and though roots do not always determine tho popular moauiug, in this lnaluucc it Rives tho right iilcß. A homo is a covor, shelter, a pUcj t.t row and scourity. A liOiiKO id not a homo, however beautifully situ ated audolcgan'.ly furnished. Nellher money, iiHolleul, nor boauty can make a real home, but true hi mts. Ho loforrcd to tho lack of tho homo in iiß true idoa in italy now, and iv Greece orig inally, and-tho p.aco it held in tho oatoem of the ancient Itcumng, and henco tho btrongth ir, gave to tha empire. Tlie influence of nomo in tho formation of character and tho discipline ot life, as wall ac the preciouaneaa o£ homo and ita influence for good were enlarged upon, Tho relation of home to tho Divine Kingdom and the civil state was referred to. In treating tho question how to make homo happy, he ur(?od tho importanoo of suitablo phiayical arrangements, auoh as the house vontiiatiou, food, oloanlinoss. being oon trolled by common Beuae and tasto, in ro forring 10 thosj who coustitute home, he enlarged upon tue duties of parentß, eapooiallv motliors, urging the imporanca of being right in the inner life. Tho lecturer oloaod by eaying what thia colony needs is true homes ; homos where the young will be taught to exercise their reason; where habits of thougbtfulness and self control will bo fostered; whore respect for law will bo enjoined and, if needs be, enforced. Homes whore not bounco but regard for the rights of and respect lor men, and abova all for women, will be taught; whote the antidote for the world's bans in tho pure, simple, yet broad and loving Gospel of Christ, will be realised. Such homes will hethomanulactoricß of men and womon who being real, in the future will dis charge tho functions of citizenthip, not in the spirit ot grind and greed, and In narrow selQsm, but in a spirit noble and truo. which will regoncrttto tho world. During a ehort interval, Mr Willows sung "Home, Sweot Home," wi.h tasto and ell'out

The V.R.C. Spring Meeting.

f.SPECIJIi MESSAGE]

Training Notes. Received October 29,1 p.m.)

Melbourne, this day, At Flemington this morning, Metal, who has been heavily backed by the stable for tho Cup, at 100 to 3, beat Hilltop in a spin onco round the course this morning, doing the Jistance in 2min. 32aec. Liver pool wont two miles in splendid etyle.^ in 3min. 43sec, going strong and finishing well, tho last inilo being done m lmin. SOAsec. St, John did a milo and a-hoif in 2min. 41seo. , Dunlop wont onco round in grand style, doing the distanco in 2rain. .'UJsoe. Mordenfoldt and Uralla covered the same distance in 2min. •i'Jsec, the former finishing strongly. Trenton wont two miles round tho tan in Soiin. 55soc, covering the laat milo in lrain. Msec, Brown and Rose, Warwick and Lord Exeter were sent a ser viceable spin together, tho last mile boing coverod in lmin OOsec. Latest Betting. Acolyto, 100 to 4 (oil); Sheet Anchor, 100 to 3 (oil); Britishor, 100 to 2{otf). Meldouunk, Monday night. Tho Betting Market. Nordonfeldt remains a iirm favourilo for tho Derby, and is quoted at 2 to 1, wanted. Tho Cup candidate, St. John, did a sor vicoablo gallop of a milo and a quarter this morning in good stylo, and finished strong. The following aro the latost) betting quo tations :— Mklhournk Cur.—loo to 8 against Despot; 100 to 5 against Sheet Anchor. Dkiuiy.—7 to <l against Nordenfeldt; (i to 1 against Dunlop j 10 to 1 against First Cheater ; 15 to 1 Winchester. The others remain unchanged.

Tho Nun is quoted at ton to ono, and Blairgowno at twelve to one for tho Maribyr nong Plate. Tlio " Age" this morning states that it is highly probable tho Hon. James White will start Nordenfeldt for the Derby.

The C.J.C. Spring Meeting.

Christchoroh, this day.

This morning Chaafe sent Necklace and Turquciso a striding gallop twice round tho plough. Cutts gavo Sou'wester and Water King a similar exorcise, whilo Nelson and Wapiti, in company, and Stonoyhurst by himself, oantorod three miles. The last-named was a trifle lnme when ho wont back. H. Thompson sent Sprit and Alpine Rose, both with rugs on, once round the plough, the first time steady, and tho second at three - quarter pace^ JNlainbooin was oxorcised over the hurdles, and af tor wards cantered on the plough. W. Milno gavo Fueilado fast work on the grass, Conundrum taking tho Cup favourite along the first part of the journey, when Rocket brought him homo. The host gallop of this morning, however, was dono when nearly ovoryone was in doors. O'Connor brought Tasman, Hermitage, and Tasmania (stripped) on to tho coures. The first namoa trotted round to the two uailo post, whence they otartod on a trial over the Cup distance After half of the journey was accomplished, Tasmania joined in with them, and led them homo at a ding dong pace. Hermitage stuck well to his com panions throughout, and was barely a nock behind Tasman at the finish.

AN INTERESTING FAMILY

Livoly Proceedings In Bankruptcy.

A mkrti.ng of creditors in llio estate of John Tusker was held ut tlio Ollloial AbsiKnee'a ollico liHlay. Present: The debtor, eiKhl creditors, iiiul llii'ui: aolitilurs. 'J'hc AssiKnoe read out (In.1. Imiikrupl's statement, which showed Unit, the unsecured wciUton' claims amounted to. JGL'tij, and Ihc only available, nsscls was £25, estimated value of furniture.—Mr HnisMcy stated that in linikiliK I he hill of sale handing over the debtor's properly to hi.s Bona. wlio were minors, iiosUUe monl of liuhiHtk-a hud been laid before him. 10 ---<lid mil ivfcli il to lie understood Unit lie had advised Hie niiikiiiK of the hill of sale. Ho wan iittiiiK for the debtor's sons, oneof whom ho had been led to helieve was over twentv-onc. yean vl1 iiKt'.-A loiter was read from Mr C'OOJlior nll'i'iiiiK U> take over the estate and pay the •creditors ."is ill the f..-Mr l.awsnujioinled out that Ibis was much too small.-Jtr Hrassey ex plained thai the available assets were not as larfti! as at Mr.st anticipated.—Mr Khronfried siiid that the whole affair was 11 crooked trans action, and be would prefer not to aeeepl such an iid'er. II appeared to be an attempt on the part of the lioys to elude pavilion! of iusl debt'J. Ho considered that the. debtor ou'slil lo bo thoroughly well luhnmril of himself.— Air Couiikm' aftorwurda withdrew his otl'or.-Mr llrassey said that, au far as Mr Cooiner was eoncerncd everything hail lieeu fair iLiid straight. — Tin; debtor stated that since ho last came Hi Auckland his earning:)) hud mil uvcTUKtd 10s. per day.- .Mr. McEllroy asked \s liat had become of the Us. per day received by tin' deblor for ten months whllo working in Klliotl WtrcetJ--Thodoblar stated that his sons had (jot that to pay the rent and keep the house. The boys had the handling of tho money.—Tho Assignee staled that the lads had claimed lo the unioimt of .COO, bul ho should contest it.—Mr. Umsnef explained that while acting for the boys with rewird to the Hill of Sale, lie hud only received .1:3 ".». for professional fees.—The A'isi^nec slated that there was a £32 piano in v house, of which tho furniture was valued at ffi!s. Mr. Hlu-uul'riod pointed out that tho boys had sold the horses mid appropriated tho money, which they had no rlaht to do. as they were not their property. They hud betterhave tho boys up for cMtimnuiton.-Thu debtor. " Well, you see I kept no books; I am no scholar."— Mr Ehren fried, ■'Never mind; jour wife is scholar enough for two."—Tho deblor said he did not understand any roguery or law (laughter), and was no scholar, and il was hard lo try and de prive him of the means of keeping his family. I'liere had not been a shilling put away.—sl r Klireufricd said that if Ihe debtor would pro mise never to try this dodge again ho would bo inclined to give him another chance—Tho debtor said that if he got. oil' this time ho would never pet into any man's books again.—After some discussion il was resolved, on the motion of Mr Khrcufricd, seconded by Jlr Brassey (for Jlr Wallace), " That tho Assignee bo instructed to sell the two horsed, carts, and harness before, two o'clock today ; failing this, that they be ;old 10-morrow, without reserve, by public

TABLE TALK

Our "intelligent" Colonial Treasurer again ! Comic opera all the rage. Bank of New Zealand flourishing. Rain is waitod at Gisborno ; heat wanted hero. Auckland Sugar Worka turn out 10,000 tons a year. I LM.S. Nelson yisita Wellington shortly. The Congregational Union is Bitting at Sydney. Brisbuno folks are arranging a warm wel come to Bishop Webber.

The Supreme Court is in session at Nel boii ; cases unimportant. Glsborno Agricultural Show yesterday was fairly successful.

The Escaped Nun goes to Waikato on a lecturing tour next week.

Sir Julius Vogol intends visiting Otago and Southland before returning to Welling ton.

Brisk times coining surely—Three big now hotels are to bo built in Aucklnnd.

Gvor 4,t00 pooplo attended Timani Agri cultural Show yestorday ; it waa o greai success.

A Dunedinito has heon lined Is and costs for layingjpoison in his garden. Rough on miners.—Tho C'ambrin Com [uny have sent private detectives to watch the workmon at the mine,

Tlio Stud Company intond shilling the lute lamented Muakot..

11. Dryland, of I'otißonby, U patenting a now automatic bruko or roin-holder.

Tho new Jewish Synagogue will be open to tho inspection of tho public on Sunday afternoon next from 2 till 5 o'clock.

Mr Waltec Hunter, lato of the Thames Scottish, is tho new conductor of OneliutK'a Biass Hand.

Koportod that Opotiki Funnels' Aesocia lion aro negotiating with the Union Steam ship Company for v vossel to trade between Opotiki and Auckland.

Mr Fan-, Secretary of Canterbury Ac climatisation Society, line been presented with £100 for his services in introducing hnglish salmon to tho colony. " Lottcrs patent nre asked by 0. li, Fel ows and H. Johnson, of Onehungu, for an invention to cause condensation of mineral vapoura and to collect the minerals.

Hamilton West and Cambridge West School Committees vote for Mr J. M. Lennox as a member of the Board of Educa tion.

Fred Finch (a member of the Salvation Army) has been sentenced to 7 days' hard labour in Opotiki Gaol for stealing a blanket, rug, pillow-slip, and saddle bag. He said "he did it, but he dion't know why." •.

No "ovor-pressure" at Cambridge West! Iv the recent examination, the third and fourth standards entirely failed, especially in writing, arithmetic, and geography, A physician failed financially, and has thuß acquired the title of "Dr." at both ends of his name.

Mr Hudson, local railway manager, is arranging speoial trains and fares for the Cattle Show at Ellerslie,

At Hamilton Police Court yesterday Hon. Mr Chamberlain was prosecuted under the Rabbit Act, for having rabbits at large in quantity on his property in Raglan. The Brisbane "Leader " lately published an article on " The Social Evil in Brisbane," which is denounced us a mass of disgusting details, and ia likely to cause a split among the " social purists " of that city.

CABLEGRAMS.

[reuteb's cablegrams.]

Sydney Merchants and tho New Mall Contract. Sydney, this day.-The Chamber of Com merco and the meroantilo community generally protest ogaiiist the continuance ot fhe present San Francisco mail contract Their objections are chiefly against the transhipment of mails and merchandise at Honolulu, and they strongly advocate tho resumption of tho direct service. Public meetings have been called for Friday next, with a view to obtaining the passing of re solutions in support of the protent. •Iho Strike at Newcastle. The strike of tambton miners is -st.ill unsettled. Thoro appears to bo iv strong diaposition on tho part of tho whole miners of Newcastle to join in tho stnko. Mr Lyno has boon appointed Minister ot Public Works. Melbourne, this day. In tho Legislative Assembly last nteht an amendment, proposed by Mr Kirford, wad adopted, providing that Iho Federal Council Bill shall become operative wlion three Australian colonies, not being Crown colonies, shall accept Iho uioaauro.

REVOLUTION IN BURMAN.

Bcportod Murder of tho Kinß,

(IIV (JAIILE—COI'YUKIUT.)

Calcutta, OcLobor2S. It is currently reported that a revolution has taken place at Mandalay, and that tho Burmese King, Theobavv, has been mur dered by his subjocte. The roport, so far, however, lacks official confirmation.

THE CRISIS IN THE EAST.

Fighting Between Servians and

Bulgarians,

[liV CABLE—COPYRIGHT.]

London, October 28. In regard to tho Roumeliau difficulty, King Milan, of Servia, has intimated that he will bo content with tho restoration of the status quo ante. Skirmishes have taken place along the frontier lino between the Servian and Bul garian troops. Diplomatists anticipate that vory little good will result from tho Conference of the great Powors on tho ltoumelian question.

DROWNED IN A FISH POND.

(IIV TELECIKAI'H— PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

CiiRiSTCHUKCir, this day. A LITTLE girl, two years eld, daughter of J)avid Banker, Fondalton, has been drownod in a ush-pond in front of her father's house.

R.M COURT.-This Day.

(Beforo H. O. Seth Smith, Esq., K.M.) This Court, for tho rocovery of small debts, was held today, and tho following claims deter mined :—

JudomeN'J'S ion Plaintiffs.—G. llorker v J. A. Pethoriok: Claim, £10 178; costs, £2 Gs. «. Uoimins v. Burke : £12; coalu, £2 Da.—Mr Whitakor tor plaintiff.-LonorKan v. W. A. Jones: £5 'It, suit of clothes ; ootla, 11*-John King v. V. M. Burr: £11 10a and £1 10a, dishonoured cheques; eoßts, £1 IB).—Timothy Hayes v. Colin Mela tosh : .Ct 10s. runt of allotment, 2a (id per woek; costs, 11b.—Thoa. Slator v. Sharman and Sludley: £2 rent; costa. 153.-J. A. Knight v. J. A. PcLhoriek : £17 8b Id, balance of account; coMs. £2 (is; Mr I. A. Campbell for plaint iff.~ J White (VVhile and Co. v. Thoa Geary : £3 Us; costs, £1 la Cd; Mr Grifflthß for plaintiff.— Mary Ann Kogors v. M Qeaid : ISalid ; costs, IK-Jnlius Mecklenburg v. J. 11. Reynolds: £10 7b Id, Kroccriea ; coats, Ri Us, -T, Trallord v. H. Kemp : i'M'ia lid ; costs. 21a Gd ; Mr Hurton forplaintiir-!*. Coon-bo* v. G. llanaon : £23 15b: 008t8, fiJ I'Jj; M^rGoorKoforpUintifT.—tloupland and Co. v. H. Collins : £15 Ua 3d ; costs, £2 18s ; Ml' Thorne for plaintiff.—C. P, Johnson v. A. O. Stevens : £3 La M ; cosla, 2!a (id ; Mr J. P. Camp bell lor plamtlU'.-Goortco Cozjns v. F. M. Bart: £12 ; costs, £21)3.—Wm. Hook r v. VV:n. Caller: £5 Ilia Jd ; ooet3. £1 Ilia ; Mr Lu.uk for plaintiff.— M Cameron V. John Con way : £1 IBs M ; coats, PA I«(itl ; Mr Coopor for plaintill". JITUUMKNT SL'.MMONKKS. John Platt v. \V. V. Stevens. -Claim. ,t:5 11?.— i ho judgiuont creditor a.at il that defendant iviia a largo landod proprleljr, pjH3Oßßin,' 1,01 U acres of land. Could not btato tho va.uoof it. —His WorMiip: Ho may bo Iho possessor o£ many acres, and not be wealthy-- Oidered to pay by two mi Irilmonts. A. J. Harvoy v. Win. Mooro.—Claim, £7 I'Jj Id.—The debtor in this case tuid ho waa a work ing Hardener, liul work had been dull, and he eoula noi i)»y just now. Creditor was rath'jr hard upon him. Ho hadthrcu monlUa'illneac and Mr Harvoy had often eat al hia lublo and fared handaomuly.-Alr Harvey denied this, andeaid tho case was tho revcraoot this. De fendant had Riven him n bill of B>ilo over all his ell'dCiß.—A good deal of buntor followed, and tho order waß refuse;!. G. Haixy V, C. W. Pardio.-Claim, gS lla 9d.- Ordor, us por wcok. Jas. Mai kio v. A. Cuaningham —Claim, £3 la. —Ordor, 5s por wcok. K. Jenki. son v. J. Cullen.—Claim, fit Is Id.— Order, 5s por woek. UEI'ENDGU CASKS. Balloy v. Hell. Mr Thoo. Coopor for plaintiff, and Mr Thoa. Cotter for defondanU-To-day Hta Worship delivered wiitten judgment in this case. pivinK judgmont for tho plaintiff for £30, and £0 9s coats.

THE OPERA HOUSE

'ha, Fiilc do Madamo Angot."

Liicou^'a capital opera of "La Fillo de Madame Angot" was produced last evoning by iVlajoroni and Wilson's Opera Company. The opera is so woll known that a relation of the plot is unnecessary. It is certainly one of the most popular of tho French echool of opera bouiTo, and notwithstanding tho many musical compositions that Lecocq presented to the world, ho never succeeded in surpassing thk, which v.ac one of hie earliest efforts. The music ia bright and Bpaikliup, and includes so many popular strains that have been worn almost thread bare for tho purposes of tho ballroom that, to quote Shaksporo with a difference, it is familiar in our ears an household words. The music is wedded to a racy and attrac fcivo librotto. La«t night's production was a very successful ono, and the music found able interpretation at the hands of the performers. The composi tion affords better scope for tho display of the prima donna's talonts than did "Boba dil. Miss Gracio Hoisted achieved a de cided success, and gave a capital represen tation of Clairetto. She was in splendid voice, and full of life aud vivacity. In the earlier part of the performance, she found her way to tho sympathies of the audience, and was ropeatedly encored, while to wards the close her rendition of the eong, "Yes, Madame Angot Was My Mother," charmed the audionco to such an extent that a socond qncoro was demanded, and a whowor of bouquets rewarded tho I ellbrts of tho fair cantatricc. Miss Fanny . Liddiard was also in good voico, and sang and piayod tho part of Madame Lango very effectively. Several of her numbers were encored, and in tho quarrel duct, and tho morceau, "Oh, Happy Baya of Child hood," with Clairotte, recalls woro also im peratively demanded. The quarrel scene, which ia one of tho prominent features of tho opoia, was capitally roprofientod by the ladies in question, and displayed somo really good acting. Mr Charles Herding increased his popularity in thepait of Ange I'itou, and his vocal oflbrts ovoked loud and frequent applauso from tho audionce. Mr Lithgow James was very good an Larivan diore, while Mr F. Wontworth as Louchord, Mr Edwin Lester as Trenit/,, Mr J. A. South as I'omponnol.t, Mies ISophio Harris as Amaranth, and Miss Fonton as Hersilu, all deserve a word of praise. The opera was well mounted, tho scenery pretty and consistent, tho chorus strong and resolute, and the orchestra, conducted by Mr Lus combe Soarollo, efficient. The production may bo described ou tho wliok. as a very successful one, and there is but little doubt that it will have a good run. The ever popular "Maritana" ia in active prepara tion, and will be produced at an early date.

Thames, this day.-The Thames Hos. pital Committee have resolved to make an effort to incorporate a separate institution under the new act. A ineetin<r A of sub" sonbers will be held next week to^onsider the proposal.

New Plymouth, this day.—The Suprome Court was opened this morning by Judge Gillies. There were four cases for trial, but not are of a very serious nature.

By advertisement in this day's issue, Pdrnell ratepayorß are requested to pay over due drnlnago ana water n^eclal rates forthwith in order to avoid legal prooeedinKß for the re covery of same.

OUR GOLDFIELDS

Deep Level Ckoss.— Mr E. Menzies lias received the following report:—" The drive is being extended on No. 2 reet at No. 5 level of the Princo Imperial, and for the last 12 feet it has varied from 3 inches to G inches in thickness. In breaking it down dab 3 and colours of gold aro seen in tho quartz, A loading stopo is also being carried along the back of this drivo on tho reef, and in breaking tho roof down gold ia frequently soon ill the quartz. Sloping is being carried on in the cross reef close up to No. 3 level, and gold is occasionally seen in the quartz. A crushing of 50 loads of quartz and HO.bs of picked stono has been com pleted for tho return of . r>7ozs. lMwts. melted gold. Since tho rocoipt of the fore going this morning, tho following telegram has boon received :—" Cross, 241bs, speci mens leader No. 5 level."

THAMES.

(Fkom Oub Own Cokkissi'ondent.]

This day. Cambiua.—Tho return of melted gold from a fortnight's operation.l-: is tho excellent 0110 of 2,1880z5, and a largo credit balance must be the rosult.

Thames Golden Guown.—Ton stampora aro ompluyed on tho Company's quartz, which 18 not at prosent of a vory rich quality. REUBEN I'aki:.—ln driving a cross cut into tho hanging-wall from the bottom of tho winzo, a new leader has been inter sected, from which lOlbs of specimens were obtained this morning, leaving gold still in tho face.

DiiKi' Levkj, Ceoss.—The manager ob tained 251bs. of specimens this morning from tho leuding stope at the junction of No. 2 lodo with tho croas leader at No. 5 level.

COROMANDEL.

Tbom Our Own CormESPONDENT.]

This day,

Success.— The mine manager's report states : For tho past week there has been nothing fresh tc report from the mino. The winze is down 40 feet,and the reef has carried a regular underlay all the way. The ground continues good working. For the last 9 feet sinking, the reef has been rather broken and has not prospected co well. About 101 feet more and tho footwall leader should bo met with, when driving will be commenced.

This day,

Mr McLaren, Mining Inspector, ia on a visit hero. Yestorday he inspected the Tiki, and was vory much pleased with the show in the Mariebel. Mr W, Aitken and Mr Greenwood, from Auck land, also visited the mine yesterday, and take with them some rich stone broken out of tbo reef during their visit.

TE AROHA

[From Qua Own* Cokkksi'Ondknt.]

This day.

Colonist.—This Company has now 20 head of stampors going at the battery. I was at tho mine yesterday. The manager is still blocking out between the No. 2 and low level and producing the same class of stone which has given good returns in the past. Galena.—Trial crushings are being sent to the battery from Nos. 1 and 2 leaders. Tho stove shows gold, aud will, it is believed, prove payable. This Company is sending to tho Thames Home five or six tons for furnace treatment of Galena, and if the result is satisfactory they have any quan tity of the ore in hand.

OHINEMURI

[From Ouk Own Cokhesi'onukxt

Kakanciaiiakk, this day

Welcome. —Tho mino manager reports : During the past week we have driven eight feet and a-half, making the total distance driven in tho tunnel 100 fcot. Have not cut the reef yet, although we ought to be getting very noar it now by the distance we aro in and from tho appoaranco of the face. llopo to sond better news next report.

KisNiLWORTH.-—The manager reports :— " I started sorting and filling bags on Saturday, and tho two walla of reef I stack soparato. Tho centre has the best silver ore. Tho roof in both levels is four f6ot, and I am selecting two feet of the centre. I will try tho two walls separate—hanging, Sozs bullion ; foot, oozs.

SERIOUS RIDING ACCIDENT.

(BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Cambridge, this day, Mv Goorge Clark, whilst returning home from Lichfiold on horroback last Bight, met with a serious accident. After passing through Cambridge liia horse shied, throw ing him heavily on his head. He was picked up insensible, and carried home. He is thought to be out of danger.

WELLINGTON NOTES.

(by telegraph- own ookbesl'ondent.)

Wellington, this day. DuBINO the last days of the session Sir George Grey drew tho attention of the Government to rather an interesting and, to my mind, important matter as bearing on the future rotations of Now Zealand and tho Islands ef the South Pacific, namely, the appointment of New Zealand residents at the different ports of tho Islands, and tho Jfremier promised Sir George Grey that tho subject should bo carefully considered by tho Government. So far as I can learn, nothing likely is to be done iv tho matter just im mediately , though tho Premier's promise has been adhered to, and the whole ques tion has been considered. The subject had, I am informed, recoived attention beforo Sir Georgo Grey drow public atten tion to it ID tho llouoo. 11 I urn not mis taken, there had been somo correspondence with the Imperial Government in relation thereto. At any rate, tbe latter have ex pressed a desire that the New Zealand Go vernment shall exercise its own discretion in dealing with the appointment of the resident or consul, and the matter is for the present in abeyance, but only pending inquiries, I beliove, as to the best location for such residents on bohalf of the colony. The weight of opinion in tho Cabinet seems strongly in favour of tho residence being at Rarotonga for one placo, and the visit of tho Queen and suito will probably be taken ; advantage of to bring about, such location in tho interests of tho colony at no very distant date. Movements of Ministers. M r Tolo returned to Wellington to day. Mr Kichardeun has loft for. the South. Although it ia stated that the latter has gone on purely private business, 1 have reason to believe that his presence is ren dered necessary at Christchurch to consult with Sir Julius Vogol in tho capacity of Minister of Public Works concerning tho negotiations to purchase some district rail way in the Canterbury district, negotiations with which Sir Julius Vogel charged him self on his present visit to tho South. H.M S. Nelson. It is oxpoctod that 11.M.5. Nelson will visit the colony jn the course of the next fortuight, calling at Wellington or Auck land.

VOLUNTEER NOTES.

Review, Colonel Whitmork ha 3 telegraphed that tho review .and sham fight are to take placo on the 9th November. It is probable that a Church parade will take placo on tho day prior to the review. City Guards. This Company had a inustor of fifty.six, under Captain ißaacs ancl Lieutenant Shemilt, last evening. Sergeant-Major Ilislam was also presont. Lieut. Shemilt put the men through an instructive courao erf skirmishing drill. Lieut, Osborno has resigned his position of lieu tenant.

Mr J. R. Randerson ia advertised to bold an auotion eale to-morrow of household furni uro and effects,, and stook in trade of a chemist business, including glass show-case, coloured #« T? 8??1-,?' 0- ?? tho Premises ocoupiod co ymM mencc HB-aU 1 1 dIS. Karangahape Koal- Hale

We call attention to the flalos to be held n?i? n "i? onk1 andCo-t°-morrowat 12 o'clock ol Aeriouiinrfli n ACOnnef ti? n with the Auckland show™™! ?n, al S£ ow- Uki *B P'aco at lh° snow grounds at illorslie ou Novpmhcr 7th and 4r C M™l?2 £or ft' Auckland Kucinit Oiubfs

BANK OF NEW ZEALAND.

Tub forty-elghth haU. yearly the proprietors of the Bank of w < was held at noon to-day in a house, Queenstreet, theV n t aok% Hamson, M.L.C. (Pr^.Slfc chair. About thirty ot i « « ft, woro present. The general D. L Murdoch) roj tho lf a>!l and balance-sheet, mint,L ollov% Jf had been handed roundl COpitl«»fß 30th Septeinbor, after fnl? t bank premises n nd m ■ ?ndln^i*«l dlvoion of £102,10217 8 Id 8»\»1?1 av£OT to appropriate as fol lows' TUch "is S.'o' denu at the ra e of JC 11 ""IlnenS11*! cludiDK London offlco at •!iSopseinbe" iss- te * fund, £023.000 ; notes in v, slMM?th\ and in transit. t233T011»?ni b°Ulono7i ?ot Jiare, equal to 8 per cent nlhetat«K*1 balance from tat half-yeufgys*;? The Chairman, in raovi,,,,1,.' , of tho report and baffle «** "Gentle.nen.-Hwill nod o °bt fc> tion to you, as it i, t3 the bl^^ tow, to find that, nwffil?I** long continued depression wffHll' experienced throughout th«7i ■ which has more or lees prevaMpS"*' •* the world, weawonobEdto'Sftfk such a satisfactory report 3'luwil sheet as ha 3 j ust been read !? balS» unreasonable to expect, and'fuHi.i Jl" pretend, that, occupying Zmtit'^ in transactingso largeaehZdrt l H of this and theadjofningS lhß^ pass through such an I^Slv^ depression without incurring mi l* losses; but unless thedepr! 8 &N more pronounced, which wb «,. Mw ably hope W ill not prove the s^'' vision we have been enabled tnm»v■* profits Bhould amply cover %?s** Wo have thought it well, howLT i?P of possibilities, instead of ofi** priotug the very considerable bS prout and 1083, to continnetocatr it ward-m the meantime, that I * of need it may be 1$ le \«J out disturbing our uausl and I! continued dividend. We.ee so «JX adopt a pessimist view of the fud! although we are suffering now faft ' of pncea such as has not been exS in the present generation, tie iTS effecting a recovery are so nameZ. ,L the fluctuations of trade so rapid tkt lief from one source or another a E looked for at no distant date. I n ff? of nearly all our colonial producfa.rtodia bud have rarely been lighter ,nS little revival in trade must necessirii enhance future values. The whole 2 of commerco is based on land and h products, and as soon as our farmerg J graziers obtain profitable pricej 0% branches of trade will quickly recow buoyancy, and the business of tie W will not be slow to feel the effect, Ma,. timo, we are not disposed to ismm. matters by unduly restricting mm dation, believing that we best eerntti interests of the colony and the bank h affording a liberal assistance to genii and legitimate business. At thesametio tho policy of the Board at present fanti the extension of our business istteob colonies rather than in New Zaksj which, meantime, docs not offer som'i ' iield for extension. The figures iifci balance - sheet, as contrasted will lit previous one, call for little remarl & liabilities remain practically thou^iij the assots, while exhibiting a moitmiiti employment of our resources, sho» mjlt provision for maintenance of tie Wi position. With these remarks, I beg to move the adoption of theroportHidbaku sheet "

Mr J. 0. FiHTii begged to second to adoption of the report and balance Jot, and in his remarks, oxpresseda confifci hopo that brighter times wore not it distent.

The motion Laving beon put to ties* ing, was declared duly carried.

The General Manager (Mr Jlurdocij said that as he would naturally bswppKl to be more conversant with figures thatii members of the Board, he might juitmii one or two remarks with regard to to statement laid before them thai day. Il had boon, long apparent to the Board tin! the largo and increasing resource! ill operations cf the Bank necessitated a the Bank's interest a wider M than Now Zealand offers, and ti'J this view in mind, many yean i(t they opened in Sydney, They aftemi opened in Newcastle, then in Metan and more recently in Adelaide; ti looking at the large amount *of tli nseeta of the bank, viz., £14,800,000, itnj obvious that it could not be fully eupM in Now Zealand. But when he told tw that, they had over 2J millions «Wjj pf the assets of the bank employed BW tValin, and when thoy reckoned tin» addition to what was held iutadonw the colony in coin and iteequivalentf-Wi übout 4 millions eterliug alone-tiej w over 6 millions sterling not repiw* in New Zealand, or if wpns* represented only io coin. Be m these remarks, not in the m doubting the thorough stability «» colony, but for the benefit of absent* holders, who might not know tie ow* stances under and the extent to whiOT were trading with these HmniioaifWf The motion was then put and earns). ■ As Mr Wm. Scott Wilson was tie (" candidate to fill the vacancy on theduwj ate caused by the enforced WOT*" tho Chairman, he wae duly electednpo « Cuaikmak's proposition, SirF.Wn>u [B "U^L motion of Mr J.HBB-J seconded by Mr F. L. Peimi, Metm A& Taylor and Kobort Rose were «w auditors. j u,iC Mr P. Comiskey proposed, and Br* fc Hokton seconded, a vote of than l» directors and officers of the Bank for " conduct of affairs during theyear. The Ciiaibmax acknowledged thi plimont on behalf of the directors.,»• that with reference to tho deprWi»» he had alluded to In his former nm», felt no unoasiness on tbis ecconnt boon a matter of wonder to I«? h6ffS. the colon/ recovered from MWJj*£ eion, and notably lK^, th\^o» omo of-1670-7. HohadewV^,, tho colouy overtidmg JM P depression and getting omj*^ t a time of prospenty. r°P™^ s tho old country *™. «*-iSiW« dense that tho people there mw» outlet and with the g«« monta now affected in we ■» ~ of population, there wasi nodouDt very little time we should «« » colonies a continuj. '"«« immigrants from the old oM»Wg eeteblieh a now home. W w fcr , that as ono of the surest g«J«" return of prosperity to the »%j, ;(f i The General Manager «r« oaid it was again his P"™f e t!ie b» them the hearty thanks oM^ i for (he proprietors m ufad their services for the part Wf^ ho would have very ninc?Pj?iuffilJiffl veviug to tho members **£ & preesion of approval. b£C9^/ O nportf! in that room he had ***£#£« to pay a very burned ""V^i* chie Pfly on private that from their naturertffM' ft^ duty for him partly reconciled »_J3^ Urn «» the opportunity «* •fj'ibi' ducing their preß'dent to to^ voyage for tbe recovery « (tit which was then in • The magic effect of that v om » parent in his »PP« r« 0 »W< iii the regular order of rot»» fof the Chairman's to^J^SittTO months from the Board of 3>s had no doubt they wiwMPjiHj shrewdness and sagaci'r * d( flber#» lways brought *° X fp WllU*loßoll^/ but he hoped when Mr^ v applied for re-elect on Vfa^ time, we might aeain K« of_hia prosencoatthoW"^ ■ __^ - . , !((/ For couAs «^AiS>* Preserver "Is imrlvalled.-* 1"1" Otil page.-j[4PVT.J

THE AUCKLAND EVEJNING STAJti, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1885.



[A CAUD.] JMTR FARQUHAR MAURAB BOLIOITOR. CJUKEN-BTBEET, AUCKLAND, Office—New Zealand Loan and Morcaulllo Agenoy Company's ItalUUnns, next Bank of New Zealand. DR. S P E B R, FOOT OF QUEKN-STEISKT, AUCKLAND. H. J. SPKBR, M.1)., a regular erraduated Phyalclan of the Medical Department of Har vard University. U.S.A., o.nd now licensed to practice throußhout Now Zealand, would reEpeotfully aay to the puhllo that he has made Gbronlo, Special, and Nervous Dlßcasca a ■peoiallt? for over 10 years. FOR EYE, EAR, THROAT AND CHEST DISE4SBS.-DR. WILKINB, F.R.0.5., Consulting and Operating Surgeon, is «t his Surncry for General and Special Practice —AH Mornings onil Afternoons ; Hundaia, 10 10 13.30. Consultation Feea moderate. Ho spent tevenyearsatMooxpfleldßKyellospltal, London, under Bowman and Crltohott. two at Throat Hospital. London, bovbd as Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, eliihj. years at Eye Kar, Throat and Cheat Infirmary, Melbourne. Adjusts Bpeo taolos to Sight. Consulting Rooms Queen-st fopposlte Bhortlandßtreet) Auckland. FKEDERICK MOITZER'S Bijou Shop,' in Victoria street, is still therein of Auck land. Walk up and see it H'b worth the trouble, Albums, Handbags, Workboxes, Fans, Books, Birthday Cards, and tasteful and beauti ful artloles Innumerable. Piain Figures and Main Dealing—the only plain things about the place. tA OABD.I DR. WILLIAM ROBERT ERSON, late Medical Officer and Fublio Vaocinator, Hudderefleld (England), may bo consulted at his residence, Onehnnga (opposite Mr Qllmau'i, Chemlstl- Morning «, _ «, _ oto 10 , Alternoon_ . m m m Ito 1 STmtog . m m „ Btg J



A NNOUNCEMBNT. SHERA BROS. HAVK REMOVED TO THEIR MEW WAREHOUSE, WKLLKSLKY-STRKKT EAST. T\ K. L E G E R KRSO N, OTAHUHU, .MlonrtH(ornori?wiclo9oxcoi)tcil) mum tlin follow in(f flays at tho undermentioned places : PANMUBK—At iMr Fleming's Store ton a.m., Saturday. HOWIOK—Ono p.m., Saturdays, PAPAKUItA — Wednesdays, ten o'clock a.m. and o'clock p.m., at Mr Fallwcll B. WATIIOA SOUTH — Wednesday, twolvo o'clock, noon, VValroa Hotol. AUCKLAND—AickIn's Surgery, Fridays, liair-past ona p.m. T^E WMARKET O" OTE h. 6KOBQB H. KASTON NBWMAKKKT. 7T H E AI 7 T I N E S WM, R. BEIDGMAN'S. Heavy Galatea Stripes in prroat variety, CJd, worth 9d. Kollnquiahing China Mattinga: bal ance left will bo Bold very ohoap; lyd white at 4d yd. 200 Boya' Straw Hats, last Beaaon'a goods, from Od; 500 Silk Windsor Scarfs, from 6d. Being desirous ot reducing Clothing Stook be fore stocktakina, I have reduced prices very much. Men's Tweed Trousers, 4a 6d: Boys ditto, 3s Cd; Youths', Is. Men's 'I weed Suits, from 15s; Bojm1 Suils, 13a Cd ; Voutlis' Suits, IGa lid; Knickor butts, from 3aUd; Men's Trousers and Vost 7s lid; Men's Tweed Coats. liaßd; Men's All-wool Pa&ot Coata, <J6 lid. worth 21a; Bai-o1 and Youths' Felt Hate, Is fid; Men c do., lalld; Men's White Shirts, from 3a 6d: Men's Merino Undershirt;), Is lid; Mun's Flannel Shirts and Drawers, Is lid; Coats'a White 200-yd Xteela. slitihtly damaged, 1b doz. Nioe assortment New Spring Hoods in Laoes, whlto and coloured ; Kibbons, Krilllnge, Poiuts. Sateen Dices Goods, in groat variety, marked very low. Clioico lot Dross Buttons. Umbrollaa. Any Winter Goods loft over will bo sold at considerable reductions. Patterns free by Post. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, 288 - UPPER QUEEN-STRKKT. - 2SB