COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c., To-night.

Opera House-lluro'9 Buffalo Minatrota, 8. Meeting of Ancient Order of Druids. 8. Loyal United BroLhora Lotfce, 7.30. Bnotmnkerß' Union-Quarterly Meeting, 7.30 All Saints' Misaionerß, S. (ihoral Hall Relicaraal, 7 30. l'itt-streot—Social Purity Society, 7.30.

Auction Sales To-morrow.

Richardson and Jackson-Trees and Shrub.', 11a.m. „ , Samuel Corhwne and Son-Fancy Goods, &n., 11 a.m. It. Arthur-Household Furniture, 12 a.m. Alfred Rucklanil—Skins, &0., 12 a.m. Hunter and Nnlan-Hidfis. &c, Durham Ynrds, 11 a.m.; Fat Oxen, Junction Yards, 1 p.m.' George Sibbin-Produce, &c, 11 a m.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Halls will olose as under :— This Day. > lor Thames, per Rotomahans, at Ip m. For Rußsell and Eawukawa, per Tarawera. at For fdiiranera, Rotoma, and Opotikl, por Wellington, at 4 p m. J'or Ruas«ll. lvawa Kawa, Herds Point, Wan- Kftroa, aud Mongonui, per Clansman, at fl p.m. For Whitl'^ngo, Upper Mill, and Talrua per Aiyyio at 6 p.m. For Tunnies, per Enterprise, at ;".3O p.m. Toksday, 15th inflt. For Wnlwora, Kawan, Omaha, and Matokona, pnr Rose Casoy. «t 10 a.m Kor Grcymouth, nor Onmpero, at 11 a m. For Taranaki und Southorn Ports, per Rotorna, ut 11 a m. Por Australia as follows :— For .Navigator Islands, Sandwich Islands United States of America, Canada, British Uolnmblu. Central and South America, and ii.-ttldh &V.3 Foraign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Contlnonl of Karopo, at 1 p.m, Money orders. 10.30 a.m. Registered letters nod newopaix>ri), at 11.30 a.m. Late letters, bearing an axtra fee of blt penoo.ln addition to the postage, will be ivreived by the Mall Agent on board the atjnraer np to the time of sailing, Tina moil will be dne in London on Friday, October 23.1885 For Kriendly. Koppal, and Savage Islands, per Olive, at.p.m. h'or Katt Katl, Aongatete, Tauranga, and Opo'ikl, per Hotnmahana nt4p.m. For Thames, par Rotomnhana. at 1.30 D.m. For Mangawal and Kaiwaka, per Ruby, at 5 P.m. Signed) S. B. BIS 3, Chief Postmaster. Chief Poat-oflloo, Auokland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

AcokLAWE—This evonlng, 10.29; tomorrow morning, 10.53. M/imjkai rtkat)B-To morrow morning, 1.9; tomorrow afternoon, 1 33. Kjlipaka übads—Tomorrow morning, 2.9; afternoon, 2.33.

Sunset.—This evening, 5.47. Sunkise.—To-morrow morning, 6.i. Moon's Agk.—First Quarter, 16th, 0.55 p.m,

ARRIVALS.

SATURDAY EVENING. Argyle, s 9., Amoduo, from Mercury Bay W'ellioKton, a ».. Stephenaun. from Whanßarel JJunodin, scliooner, Kckhofl', fro n Oamaru YESTERDAY. y Duchess of Argylo, ship, Hord, from London TO-DAY. Tnrawera, b.b., Sinclair, from Sonlhera porta

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Rotomahana. from Thames, to-morrow, 2.30 p.m. Waitaki. from Wbangarti, thiaiVoninß tilonols. from W'hanuarei, tbis evening tioromandel. from Coromandel, to-morrow, 6

p.m. Entoi prise, from Thames, Wednesday, t a.m. Katorua (at Onehunga), froni Southern ports,

to morrow, 11 a,m. Omapero, from Soncnern ports, tomorrow Suva, from S uthi<rn ports, Thursday Australia, from Sydney, tomorrow, early /eaUndia. from San Francwco, September 19 Aorangl, from London, Ootober. Aia->a, from Ijondou, Octibor Tongariro, from liOndon, via Southern ports, October [Kor projected departures boo shipping ad vertisements and mall notices.]

IMPORTS.

Per Pucho's of Argjle, from London—Plain cottons, £50' i; coloured cottons. £400: printed rottons, *3000 ; woollens and woistcdn, £100; flannels, £10'; linea in case. £2no: hoiiary, £2 0; haberdashery. £80); apparol, £SOU ; blankets, £100 ; carpi t-> ami rugc, £300; ft U hat: and cape. £330; dres:-ed leaner. CUO; wrot. Wathar, £JSO; saddlery, £10; sheathing felt, £20; floor cloth, £110; Bowing machines, £150; luci fora. £39; vc-Jtus, £i"0; blunkiug, £20; n^ricnUiiriil implements. £60; agricultural ma chinery, £20; rails and gcnaral machinery, £s^o; Books, £0; pipsr, U2i cvt.; stationery. £23J; pxper linngii.Rs. K'10: horsehair Beating, 4339; upWatt-ry, £l,i~j; ir..n bedsteads, £30; tin warn, £30; brush wa'e, £210; p'ated .and paper mschi- goods. £10; tojß, £'.60; pianos, £1 0; corks, JJIC; clicks a*id watches, £2U; perfuuiiry, £".0; pipe-. £50; sunr/Oivder 75 cw;; Bafety fuao, .4:100; inn tanks, £10; ch-.in and anchors, 1 tjn; hurnwaro cutlorv, £'X 0; plate iron. 3 ton-; pig iron 20tons; KaiVKniaodirnn, 107 tons; Bheot h-.ud, 7 toes; yellow melnl, G tons; tin plates, 79 boxws: iron nails. 13 tons; wire «nri wire iopo. 37 tong; zino. 2 tons; lineeed oil, 320 gallona; paint colours, £'2W; Blue, lucw ; flint ylasa, £50; foreig i window glass, 2CG cases; plato glass, 4 cases; cliir a and earth>snwar«, £290 ; kUbb bottles, £10; woDlpacka, £10; bran and flour bjg,-, £>1O; canvas. £|SO; Knee nnd twines, £S0; elates, 33 tonB; crmont, 30 birrols; oigtuv, HOlbs; anulf, U3lbs; brandy, in bulk. 3»0 galls; brandy in case, 1.170 Rails; rum, 83) galls; geneva, 2.300 g*lla; Uritißh spirite. In ca*e, 270 galls; perfumed spirit, 10 galls; red wine, 260 galls; white wine. JO (tails; beer. In bnlk, 15 barrels; boer, in glasj.Wi barrels; sardines, £10; assorted oilmen's stores, £550; vinegar, t!,so!)gals; foreiv n salad oil, 3'ogala; pepper and spices. 3cwt; nuts 20owt; Isinglass and gelatine, £80; mustard, £70; vermicelli and maccaroni, ficwt; patent grcato, £10; white salt, 193 tone; soda crystals, 10 tons; b'carb, 20 tons; caustic soda, 15 tons; silu'at**, 10 tons; cindles, 60cwt; aoap. ISowt; dates. 130cwt; refined sugar, 12cwt; treacle, 73cwt; coffee, 89cwt; confec tionery ai<d peel, £100; not detcribed, £10; apothecary ware. £400; saltpetre. 20cwt; tart, acid, Bcwt; cream tartar, scwt; condensed milk, £150; cornflour, £20; sheep dip, 80 tons; manure, 150 tons Total declared value, £21,800

Per Benguela from Lytto ton—6Bl sacks flour. 051 sack* potatoes, 317 Backs wheat, 215 bales hay, 51 bales chad", 525 bags bran, 17 cases bacon, y0 bass beans, 25 haga gra .3 soed, 1,389 sacks oats saacksiioas.

Per Tarawora from Molbourno nnd South— 100 boxej eandlea, 12.1 cases brandy, 30 bales woolpaeks, 207 cases beor, 75 coils ropo, 7 cases oil, 102 bundles and ill bare Iron, 51 saoks bran, 21 sucks potatoes, 20 cases hamp and bacon, 1,0 3 sacks wluiat, 7;!! i sacki oats, 55 Backs oatmeal, and sundries.

Per DunediD, from Oamaru, 7G2 bags Dorwent potatoes.—G. W. Binnoy & Co.

Per Dunedin. from Oamaru. 170 sacks wheat. 702 sacks potatoes.

Inwards Coastwise.—Opotiki, from Tairua, with 30,200 ft timber; Mariner, from Thames, In ballast; Pukapuka, from Barrier, with 12 logs.

Outwards UoASTWiSR.-Pukapuka, for Bar rier ; Mana, for Tairua.

Mr O. Bailey has made vary rapid progress with the Devonport Ferry Company's new steamer, which he expects to launch within the next fortnight,

Tho barque Bengnela, which a'rived from Lyttelton late on Sa urday, dropped anchor off Qncon-street Wharf. She will be berthed, and probably commenoe discharging tomorrow.

The following were passengers from Whan garel by the 8.8. Welling on:—Mesdames Cunyngham and Heapo, Miss Cavanaeb, Meesra Bell, Cliinp. Le Bontilller, Stnimpel, H. Leroze, Kmlth, J. Witt, Knolt. and Patter son.

Tho schooner Duncdin arrivod from Oamaru on Saturday ovenicp;, after a passage of 8 days, uneventful except for a heavy S. YV. gale, which was experienced off Cape Turnaguin on the Bth inst.

THE TARAWERA.

Tho 8.3. Tarawera, from Melbourne, via South, arrived at 10.30 a.m. She left Hobson'a Bay on 2nd instant, at 6 p.m., and arrived at Bluff 7th, 7 am. Left Bame day. S p.m. Called atPonCbaimers,Ljttelton, Wellington, Napier, andQisborne Left latter port at 10 a.m. yes terday. In the Souh the * eather waß cold and wet, with a strong southerly wind. Between Wellington and Auckland the weather was fine. Passengers :—From Melbourne, two Pteer ago. Coaßtal: Meßriames Buckland, Graham, McAlpine. BiilU«, Bullantyne; Missos Kenrll, Backland, Bullen. Guthrfe, Balllie, Morrinj Mesarn Lams. Morton, Bulen. Da vies. Simkln. Goething, Mountford Connell. Coates, Jarmans, Bannister, Jack, Jonca, Butterwortb, Ronwlck Levinsohn, Kirby, Gudd, McGernon, Common, Ballantyne. Smith, and Master Smith. We are indebted to Mr D. Dalgleislj, purser, for press parcels, report, etc.

THE DUCHESS OF ARGYLE.

Kirly on Sunday the Blgnal of a ship outside Tlritiri was signalled, and according to general expectation Bhe prored-to be the Duohess of Argylo, which left London on the 29th of May last. Light and confraty winds made the vessol's progress, np Channel very slow until she was taken in tow by the steam tug Awhina, and Bhe reached the powder around shortly after midnight. Ha vine; a quantity of explosives on board, she dropped anchor there. The Ducließs of Ar,<yle comss under the Shaw. Savill, and Albion Company's flag consigned to Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co. Bho is m com luand o£ Captain Herd. Mr W. E. Bpurr occu pios the position of chief officer, Mr W. F. Smith is Becond officer, and Mr If. Niccols third officer; all being strangers to Auckland. The Ducheaa left London on Friday, May 29, took In powder at Gravosend, and "TatTed thence on Saturday morning. Had light wind from N.E. down Channel, and on June Sr4 passed Start Point, with light southerly and S.W. winds, which were carried to 41N • then gut X. and X.E. winds, which continued to 8 X., after which light P. and S.W. winds were oxp?rienced : crossed tho Equator on June 30 in 26 W., and had light southerly winds to 5 y., who c the 3 K. Traces, well southerly, were picked up; carried ihi- trades to 26 c, j crossed the meridian of the Cape on July 28. and ran the easting d >wn between 4R' and 47' On August 21. 22 and 23, experienced a vory heavy gale, with terrific squalls, and high confused Bea, wind from S. and S.W., but vessel behaved admirably, and no damage was done. After that the weather met with was mostly unfa vourable, with tho wind from W. and S.W. The Duehe=s came "south-about," and sighted Paor Knights on Friday. Sept 11th. the rest of the passage being uneventful. The voyaga thus opoapied 10« days, an unusual time f>? the uuchesß, which has previously made several inKia 8 a^n eOn ' ondon and Australian Ports caivo ai QnH? siu? f Ie brings a foU general lowing Da?senLer»° f« mDOS tB- and also »n 8 '«*• Wing and family, Mr and mM^? jg»-

Stovena and family, Mrs H, Austin and child, MreHirrlsand family. Mr and Mrs Brute and child, Messrs VV. Hoppol. William Buoke, H. J. Brewer, Nath, Turner, and H. J. Hester.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Port Albert, this day.—Arrived at Kaipara Heads : Brig Restless, from Lyttelton; steamer Waitoa, through stress of weather, from Manu kau to Auckland.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Tauranoa, this day.—Sailed: Omapere, for A^S^Ak LK??htaday.-Ssii e d.forAuckU»d: for New Plymouth and Manukau, 4.15 p.m. Arrived : VVakatipu. from SydneyJ.so P.m. Wki.linqton, this day.-Arrived: B.s. w» katlpu, from Sydney.

COMMERCIAL.

Kvsstsa Star Office, tola day. Mr. R. ABTnuB reports of his week's bust neea: Wednesday-Sale ol fruit, produoe, &0.. atmart-Hobart apples, 53 to 6s 6d ; lomoD3, 7d toSd ; wheat, 3a per bushel; butter, 5Jd to 73d ; bacon, Cd to 7d; Island oranges, 10s per case. Thursday—Clearing-out sulo of stock of drapery, fto.. at a in Poußouby l«ad, fair prices ob" ttlned. Friday-Market day sale at mart well attended : brisk competition ; a good business done; fowl*, 2d 3d to 3j; Brahmaa, 3j Si to 53 2d; CoohlDS. is 3d to 10*: Spanish. 2a to 3.1 7d; pigeons. 9d; nign. to 3d to 153 Od: ducks. 2n 8a to ; potatoos. 2s 9d to 4s 6d • pumpkins, 8a; mangoldp, la to la Id perewt; cnbbavtos, Is 3d to la 7d por Back ; new potatoes, 2id per lb: onions, lid to 2Jd per lb; maize, 2s lfld to Ss Sd; oats, 2a 6d; wheat, .la per bushel; bian. B*: ohalr. 2s to 2s Od por sack; sharps,sa 6d per lOOlba; flour, fi.l to £11 10a: BDples, 6s 6d to fiJ Gd por case, 2}d to 2Jd per lb; oranaes, 7s per case; bananiifl. l}d per lb; walnuts. 4Jd par lb- butter, 41dto8d; bsoon and hams, s»d toMj cheeso, (ijd to 6id; tea, 22a to 21a per box; half choßts, Is Bd per lb; Bugar, 2Jd to 3Jd; con fectionery, BJd to lOJd; lemon peel, lid ; bis cuits, ud to Cd.

Notices to Correspondents.

F.P.—Your complaint should be Bent to the local school committee, who would, no doubt, cause proper inquiry to be made.

Births.

COLE.—On Septembar 13, at her residence, Church-street. Ponsonby, Mrs N. Cola of a daughter. GIBSON.—On September 12, at hor residence, Otahuhu, the wife of John Gibson of a son. WYER.—On September 10. tho wife of MrH. Wser. Upper Synionda-stroet. of a daughter. —Wanganui papers pliaso copy.

Marriages.

MOUNTAINS-WHYTE.-On September 8. at the residence of W. H. SnelllnK, Esq.. Maun«aturoto, by the Roy. J. Haselden. J. K. L. Mountalne. L.S.A.. London. L.R.. of Kal para, to Annie Woodley, daughter of the late Thouiaa Whjto, Eaq , Glas«ow.

Deaths.

CANE.—On September 13. Mary Jane, the be loved wife of Mr H. Cane, and only daunhtor of tho late John Norton, of Mercury Bay ; aged 21 years.—Thamos papers ploasu copy. The funeral will leave the risidonoo oi Mr Perry. Garfloldstreet. Parnell. tomorrow (Tuesday), at 3 p.m. Friends please accept this invitation.

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

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1885.

For the :auw that lwkl asiiatajue, for this wrong that necdi resistance, For the futurn in the diituca. And Urn gpooil that wo can do.

The annual report of the Registrar of Friendly Societies, laid before Parlia ment, is as usual a vory voluminous and elaborate paper, displaying much skill and diligence on the part of the officer at the head of this De partment. We gather from it that there are now in New Zealand 18,843 members of Friendly Societies, owning accumulated funds to the amount of The annual valuations, however, are not reassuring to mem bers of those societies. The Registrar reports:—

During the year ten complete valuations were returned to the Registrar. Each com plete valuation shows a deficiency, and the causes assigned by the valuers as productive of this unfortunate state of affairs are the same as they have stated previously from time to time in their reports, the principal being insufficiency of contributions and negligence in regard to the investment of ' funds. Whatever advantages are possessed by friendly societies in this colony, in respect of the health and longevity of mem bers, as well as in respect of the high rates of interest obtainable, it would appear that far too high an estimate of these advantages was taken when societies were first established in New Zea land ; and although many societies have since raised their scale of contribution, a long time must elapse before a sound posi tion can bo regained, even under iavouriblo circumstances and with the most careful management. But when the valuation re ports from year to year still continue in many instance to show negligence in regard to investment of funds, aa well as inade quate contributions for the benefits pro mised, tho deficiency which results iis not only to be wondered at, but must be looked for as the natural consequence of tho posi tion.

In further support of his oft-reiterated statement that the rate of contribu tions was inadequate to meet the benefits promised, the Registrar quotes an independent report which has been obtained by the Nelsan district of 1.0.0. F., M.U., from Mr Watson, actuary to their Order in England. His report was based on a 5 per cent, valuation, and yet it is most adverse to the lodges. With respect to one of them, the valuer says "disastrous failure is threatened," and all the others are warned that to pursue the course on which they have entered must lead to ultimate ruin. The Registrar adds : "Mr Watson's authority will perhapß carry conviction to some who have been inclined to dispute the argu ments and disregard the warnings of the Friendly Societies' valuers resident in the colony." The Nelson lodges have since adopted a higher scale of graduated contributions. The report makes special men tion of a new rule adopted by the Fountain of Friendship Lodge, Auckland, .for the distribution among the members of any surplus profits shown to exist after each quin quennial examination. It highly com mends this proposal, which should re concile members to paying even a higher premium than the safe minimum, because their money, with interest, would be ratably returnable to them. The only Auckland lodges dealt with in the summary of valuations completed in 1884, and with respect to which the

deficiencies already alluded to were re ported, are the United Friends, the Rechabites, and the 11.A.C.8. Society. This subject is one demanding the earnest attention of all the lodges, and we hope that those which have not yet done so will see their way to regulating their operations in future in accordance with the commendations of the actuary, even if they thus earn the pleasure of subsequently distributing an accumu lated surplus among the members.

The report contains a mass of infor mation which will be perused with very great interest by all who are actively engaged in the govern ment of ledges. The average of sickness has been remarkably uniform during the last three years, i 3-9 per cent., and the duration of sickness is almost identical with that of 1882. The number of married men, compared with single men in the lodges, is as 9 to 5. The Registrar publishes a compara tive table showing the average mortality in New Zealand and England at several ages. Upon this he remarks: —

It will be scon that tho New Zealand rates compare very favourably with the English experience. It was suggested in tho former quinquennial report that tho fact of New Zealand possessing " a shifting population" greatly tended to produce this result. Perhaps also may be added other considera tions. It is not too much to say that tho people in tho colony generally, and still more tho members of friendly societies in particular, aro picked lives. Evon allow ing that membors in tho time of admission aro not, on an average, more healthy than their brethren in England, yet it will hardly bo denied that, owing to more favourable surroundings—that is, speaking generally, more healthful occupations, a better climate, and tho means of piccaring more easily and in greater abundance tho necessaries of life — the social condi tion of, say 1,000 members admitted into friendly societies in the co'ony ten years ago, and still remaining memberß, in, to-day, very much suporior to tho social condition of the same number admitted at tho same timo into societies in England and still remaining in them; and this advantage in social position must have a marked effect on tho rato of mortality.

SECOND EDITION. LATE CABLEGRAMS.

Rainfall In Victoria

[aKUTKR's TF.LEGIUMS.J (Received 14th-'.'.30 p.m.) Melbourne, this day. Hoavy rains has fallen during tho last few days in Victoria and Kivorina, whoro it was greatly required. Storm ia the English Channel-A New Zealand Ship Disabled. London, 13th September.—ThoNow Zeu landShipping Company's chartorod ship The Douglas, bound from London to Auckland, encountered unusually eovoro woathor in coming down tho channel, rondoring it necossary for hor to put into Falruouth for repairs,

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

[FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.]

Welm.wton, this day.—The vesting of the Choral Hall in Messrs Clark and Fonton was objocted to by the Waste Land* Com mittee on tho ground that those gentle men wore themf>elveß debenture holdore, and it was stated in tho Committee that telegrams had beon roceivod from other debenture - holders objecting to thoir appointmont. Mr J. Mckonzio moved that tho property be vested in tho Mayor and Councillors of Auckland, but this was lost, and it was deelded to let tho maitor stand ovor till noxt year.

AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY SITE.

(BY TKLECK.VPH —OWN COKKESrONDKNT.)

Wellington, this day. Tin: Waeto Lands Committee will re commend the adoption of tho proposal to hand over tho waste land ollioos and site to Auckland University, but oxclusivoly for building on and not for endowment.

MR. BRYCE TO VISIT ENGLAND.

(UY TELKUKAPII.—OWN COHHESPONDKNT.)

Wellington, this day. Mr Bkyce goes homo by the Kaikoura, leaving hero for London direct on tho 27th inst. Ho procoods to Wanganui on Wed nesday next.

THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

NO CHANCE OF AUCKLAND TERMINUS,

IBY TELHGRAPH.-PAItLIAMENTARY UEPOKTKRI

Wellington, thia day. In tho Houm this afternoon Sir Julius Vogel said ho regrotted thero was no chance of carrying out tho San Francisco mail service, with Auckland as a terminus, the Government wore negotiating with rn gard to taking Sydney, Auckland, and Honolulu as terminal with a Boparato service between the lattor place and San Francisco, and he hoped to be able to report to tho House boforo tho session wag over, and get the sanction of Parliament as to what should b6 done.

Shipping.

Bluff, this day.—Arrived—Te Anau, 1.30 p.m. She left Melbourne on the Bth, and Hobart on the 10th inst.

In the caao, Branaton and Forator v. Kennedy Brothers, heard at the Supreme Court to-day, tho jury, after live minutes deliberation, found a verdict for the plain} tiff* for £443 Os 2d. Judgment accord ingly.

The Pacifio mail steamer Zoalnndia, with tho August English mnil, left Sun Francisco for Auckland on 29th ult., timotablo dato. Tho City of Sydney, with tho August Colonial mails, arrived at San Francisco from .Auckland on 7th hist., a day earlier than time table dato.

With reference to the Franklin Road fire, we learn that the Colonial lnsuranco Company and tho police aro so thoroughly satistiod that the fire was purely accidental that they deem aniuquest quite unnecessary. Great sympathy is expressed for Captain Hargrove, who has lost heavily by tho un fortunato occurrence.

An individual rejoicing in a name eound ing something Hko " Orphan " was arrested by Constable Jones at Yyaimaukii on Satur day. Ho is charged with Btoaling certain goods from tho Helensville Hotel, and «inco his arrest other articles have been found in his possession and identified aa the property of the Northern Club, where he was once employed. A testimonial which Jio.carries with him, ond which is supposed to have boon signed by a former steward of tho Club, is alleged to bo a forgery.

From tho account of tho second day's racing at Hawkesbury on Saturday, and which appears on our fourth page, it will be seen that the Auckland ■ bred colt, Nordenfeldt, by Musket—Onyx, proved victorious in the Produce Stakes._ Privato advices to hand Btato that Jfferritt was to ride The Brokor in the Grand Handicap.

A freah information has been laid againßt Mary Bowen, charging her with being the keeper of a house of ill-fame in N&leon street. The ease comos on for hearing on Wednesday. Tho prosecution on Saturday fell through becauso of an impossible date (September 31st) appearing in tho sum mons.

The residents of Rocky Nook aud vicinity not only want a railway station, but are bent upon getting various necessary im provements effected by the local Road Boards. A meeting is to be hold on Monday evening next when the question of forming an arterial Btreet through Rocky Nook, connecting by way of tho New North Road with tho proposed bridge across the gully to Arch Hill, will be discussed, along with other matters of im portance to the district.

Messrs Mahoney and Son have extended the time for receiving tenders for addition to a building in H/jtwon-street from to-day to Wednesday next,

The Auckland Choral Society will per form Sullivan's "Martyr of Antioch ' in the Choral Hall to-morrow ovoaing. Tho final rehoarsal takes placo tonight.

Dr. Lawry will continue his popular medical talks in the V.M.C.A. Rooms on Tuesday evening at 7.30.

A Gospel Temporance Mission service was held last evening in tho Nowton Protestant Hall. MrF. Rowe presided, and delivered tho oponing address The meeting was also addressed by Mr Joachin and Mr R. Kodfern. Tho choir sang appropriate hymns.

At the fortnightly meeting of tho French Literary Society on Saturday ovoning, Mr C. E. Abbott was elected to membership, and Mr J. M. CleddiH dolivored a lecture of a critical and appreciative character on tho " Macbeth "of Shakespearo. Mr C. do L'Kau occupied tho chair.

Mr J, W. Smith was running hia new 'bus thi9 morning on the Symonds-street and Mount Eden lino. Mr Smith was tho first person who introduced the low stepped omnibus ia Auckland, it being built at Messrs Cousins and Atki«'s factory.

The popular ontortainment in tho Temper ance Hall on .Saturday overling was fully attended. Mr Thomas Buddlo occupied tho chair. Key. C. Worboys delivered the address of tho evoning. A number of songs, Tocitations, and musical selections wore given in v creditable manner, and tho wholo gave satisfaction.

A second meeting waa held on Thursday night, at tho United Servico Hotel, to arrange the dancing match between W. Seager and J. Kiley. It was agreed to dance clog dancoandsand-jig for ton poundfla-sida, Kiley having tho option of mailing it twonty. A committee of exporionccd judges to bo picked from tho audionce. Mr Abbott waa appointed stakeholder.

Mortin Ahmed, tho Persian lolly-maker, writes, stating that he interested himself in tho case of tho Lascar seamen merely be cause there was no one else in Auckland who understood thoir language, and because he thought their case was ono of hardship. Tho work caused him much lost timo, and no pecuniary gain.

An inquest will not bo hold on the body of the infant Maudo Evolyn i'iold, who died suddenly on Saturday, Dr. Philson being satisfied that death was tho result of natural causes, probably convulsions. Thero is no reason for supposing that tho child was overlain.

An entertainment was given on Friday evening last to tho inmates of tho Hospital Refuge by various members of St. Sepulchre's Choir. A repast was provided togothor with fruit, after which thoy woro troated with some nice vocal and instrumental music, with which they woro very much delighted. Thoy dosiro to roturn their thanks for the kindness shown, accompanied aa it waa with a donation of tobacco.

To tho Editor : Sir,—Thoro is no doubt that as tho summor passos along thero will bo tho usual picnics and excursions to Mossia Moid Bros.' beautiful island of Motutapii, but I trust that such acts as wero porpotratod last year by ex cursionists and children of tho charity schools will not bo repeated, namely, tho wholesalo destruction of Messrs Koid Bros.1 fruit. No ono could be but struck with the beautiful apponraneo of tho quince troes loaded with fruit on tho vorgo of ripeness, yot tho landing of tho children was the signal for a grand attack, and although Mr Reid personally interfered to savo his trcea and fruit, ho was powerless to do so, and ho had to etand oil' and soo his pro porty wrecked. No one soomed to bo in chargo, and many adults assisted in the destruction. .Surely Messrs Reid Bros.' kindly acts deaorvo bottor trentmont than this, as it is not the value of tho fruit, but thoeo who ask favours should see that no harm arisos.—l am, kc, Visitor.

Tho anniversary services of the Wosleyan Church at Newmarkot were hold yoatorday. In tho morning, tho Rev. R. Bavin proached from Isaiah, Oth chap., and Sth verso. Tho aftornoon address to children and frionds was delivered by tho Kov. G. B. Munro, of St. Luko's l'roabytorian Church, Komuoru, on tho fifth commundinont, " Honour thy father and mother, that thy day may bo long in tho land which tho [,ord thy Ood givoth thoe." Tho ovoning eorvice wan conducted by tho Kov. A. ,1. Smith, of tho Alexandra - stroet Primitive Mothodittt Church, who proached an interesting mor mon from tho lot, 2nd, and 4th versos of the 23rd lValm. Tho total collections for the throo services woio JL'fi ."in 7d Tho usual tea and public nicotine; will bo held in Newmarket llall on Tnosduy evening.

Tho ability of somo people to fall nnleop under peculiar circumstances has been fre quently oxumpliliod. For instance, when tho royal chapel at Tonga was in ceurso of construction, a nativo who had boon om ployed doing tho shingling was found com fortably asleopon thoslof ingroof, from which n fall would havo proved fatal. Auothor instance took placo in ono of our city churches yesterday morning. Tho minister and congregation were patiently waiting for tho boll to ring tho uerond timo just before tho commencement of tho service, but the accustomed peal was not given. On going into tho boll-room to ascertain tho Ciiuso of tho delay, tho old bell riuger was found fast aelcop and, most likely, enjoying a pleasant dresm.

Tho outdoor parndo of tho Nava! Artilleiy companies took pln?o last Saturday in tho Metropolitan ground, Captain Command ant 1.0 Hoy being in command. The parade state was an follows :—Auckland Navalc, Captain LeUoy aud Lioutonants Parker and Smith, and 04 in tho ranks; Dovonport Xavals, Captain Fenton, Lieutenants Dacro and (lorrard, and US in tho ranks; I'on sonby Navals, Captain Morpoth, Lieutenant Miller, and fifi in tho ranks ; Onohunga Naviila, Captain Hulso, Lioutonants Jamos aud Frost, and 50 in tho ranks ; Coast guards, Captain inglis and Lieutenant Holroydo, and 04 in tho ranks. Colonel Lyon inspected tho corps, and thoy were subsequently put through a vurioty of move montß by Captain-Commandant LoUoy. A march out, preceded by the Garrison Band, took placo after tho parado.

Mr Chris. Wood, defendant in the caao brought by the Now Zealand Tobacco Com pany to recover a liquidation call, writes explaining tho circumstances of tho case, which aH'ecta all tho shareholders in that unlucky Company. lie says that the de fence was that at a meeting held to author ise tho amalgamation of the Now Zealand with tho Auckland Company, tho Chairman informod tho shareholders present that tho amalgamation would tako placo on equal terms, that tho shareholders in tho New Zealand Co. would receive an equivalent in tho Auckland Tobacco Company,and that all liability on tho old shares would coaso; that on this assuranco alono thoy voted for tho amalgamation. Mr Button, for tho Company, contended that thoro was no fraudulent misrepresentation, and that though tho Chairman had mado tho state ment as to non-liability on the old shares, as admitted by plaintiff, ho did so in good faith, bolioving that tho nssotß of tho old Company woro amplo to covor their liabilities ; that the Chairman's statement was not binding on tho Company; and that a deficiency being found to oxist, and the Auckland Tobacco Company refus ing to lind funds to meet this doliciency, Mr Dendy, aa liquidator of tho old Company, was justified, and indeed obliged, to make a call on tho shareholders of tho old Company to meet this deficioncy. Mr Button quoted authorities in support of his contention, and His Worship reserved judgment.

The Rev. T. Spurgeon dolivored an elo quont discourse last evening in *ho Taber naclo to a largo congregation, taking as a text Luko, sth chap.,2oth and 21st verses The address, which was a diecuraive, but very intorosting ono, was highly appreciated. Tho story of our Saviour and tho lopor, as related by tho rev, gentleman, was touchingly im pressive, tho attention of tho audience being thoroughly rivettod to,this fascinating Biblo incident. He then romarked that Christ knew tho Pharisees' thoughts, and although we had heard a groat doal of thought reading here (in Auckland) latoly, ho considered that three-quarters of it was humbug, and tho other quartor much liko it, Christ indicated His power and authority to forgivo sin, and His oquality with God, and when accused of blasphemy, asked : '.' Whothoris it easier to say, thy sins bo forgiven thee; or to say, rise up and walk." Perhaps no one ever expocted tho Saviour to say anything about tho leper's sins, but the leper himsolf expected it. Probably his allliction had been blessed to him, and had given him an opportunity to examine his heart and search it, as it wero, with a candle. There was a spiritual burden upon his back which no one could carry but him self, and no ono could remove but the Saviour; and perhaps ho himself had ex proased a longing that he should bo brought to the Saviour to have hia Bins forgiven. So much, then, for tho impotent sinner. Now concerning the omnipotont Saviour. The first thing thot Christ does is to como at once to those who are earnestly seeking him ; and although it is impossible to find a sinless man, it is equally impossible to find one whom Christ refuees absolution if he comes with true penitence, and is. sincerely seeking his soul's salvation.

Messrs Vailo and Bradley sold at their Queen-Btreet Mart to-day Thompsonb Diorama of the Egyptian War, Mr \\ iso man being the purchaser, for £30. The big drum, which wag sold separately, only real ised 22s 6d, being purchased by the same gentleman. During the progress of the fuile, one of the audience asked whether the much-talkod of piano would bo given with tho Show. This caused a laugh, which considerably increased as the auc tioneer replied, " Oh, you had better see Hoffmann about that."

"One of the Crowd" thinks importers havo a right to complain of the delay that takes place in discharging English ships —tho Nerbudda, for oxample—when a stoamor like tho Doric can bo so rapidly discharged. He also considers that ship not of tho right class for the New Zealand trade, and that Auckland might fairly expect to see more of tho New Zealand Shipping Company's cwn ships.

A meeting of the Hospital Committee was held this afternoon. Present: —His Worship the Mayor (chairman), Mossrs Dando, Mackechnie, Joune, and Captain Daldy, A quantity of formal business was transacted.

Several junior football matches were playod last Saturday. Victoria defeated Homo Bay by a try obtained by Sims to nil. Tho Selwyn v. Excelsior match was drawn, neither side snoring. In the Gordon v. Manukau match, tho Gordon captain called his mon off the field, and intends to appeal to the Association. Grafton v. Newton was drawn, neither side scoring. Athletic defeated Ponsonby Second on the Domain by 14 points to 4. Harold Kissling scored two trios, and Binney and Poulaen ono each, two of which E. Clayton con verted into goals. Woolor scored the try for tho blue-and-blacks. At Wellington, East Christchuich beat tho Athletic Club by 8 points to f>.

Thorn was another crowded attendance at the Buffalo Minatrols' performance in tho Opera House on Saturday night, and indeed bo largo was tho attendance that numbers were unablo to obtain admittance. The programme, which is a first-class one, will bo repeated tonight for the last timo, it being tho intention to present a fresh "bill" to-morrow evening.

A grand military concert, tendered as a benefit to Bandmaster Morris, by tho Garri son Band, takes place in tho Thoatro Royal on Thursday next.

A mooting of croditora la the 6state o .lames Kelly was to have been held this morning at tho Official Assignee's office, but lapsed for want of a quorom. It was de cided to try and hold a meeting to-morrow at the same hour.

John Erickson, whoso domestic troubles have boon occupying the attention of the Rosidont Magistrate lately, has got himself into greater diJliculties by failing to support his horso,or in other words, helping him self to his neighbour's chaff for the purpose of feeding tbo animal. He was found guilty at tho Court today and punished.

Sinco tho direct steamers have been run ning regularly, thoy havo almost monopo lised both tho cargo and passenger traffic between this colony and England, and the arrival of a nailing ship from Homo is be coming a circumstance of very rare occur rence. Tho ship Duchess of Argylo, which has beon looked for during the past fow weeks, put in an appearance yesterday, aftor an uneventful passage of 106 days from London. Sho brings a largo cargo and a few passengers, all ofwhom are in good health. Dr. Phileon viEitod the ship at tha powdor ground this morning, and after making his customary round, presented Captain Heard with a clean bill of health. Tho wator-polico also paid the vobsol a visit oarly in tho morning, in response to a flag eiunnl, indicating that they wore wanted. They found that tho crow had declined to commenco work before breakfast, becauso thoy wore tired out, but on tho recom mendation of Sorgeant Clark,they agreed to turn toagain without giving further trouble. Inquiry was made during tho day as to whether tho Duchess of Argyle ia tho samo vessel which visited Auckland 40 years ago, bringing a numbor of immigrants who aro now recognised aa old colonists. Tho two vossols aro very different, however, the one now in port having beon built only 12 years ago.

A very interesting lecture will bo de livored to-morrow (Tuesday) evoning in the Alexandra-street Church by the Kov. A. J. Smith,'on " ThoLifo and Character of Tho«. Collins." The locturoiein aid of tho Sunday school Improvement Fund. Tho teachers havo boon endeavouring from timo to time as funds would permit to eroct class rooms for tho bottor classification and in struction of tho children. To do this more clussrooms are needed, honco tho locture tomorroiv ovening. No chargo will bo inndo for admission, but a collection will bo taken at tho close in aid of the object above mentioned.

Wo would rofor our readers to tho adver tisenignls intimating that a grand complimen tary benefit will b« tondored Uj MraCottlnßham on SuutombiT 21st ia tho Lorno stroot Hall. Mrfl CoiMrghtm ia woll known as boing at all times roady and willing to asslet in any move ment which has for its object the relief of ilia trim It has therefore been decided by Bevornl of tho leading nmatours of Auckland to mark their appreciation of her ofi'orta In the tbovo manner. The ontoitalnmont will tako thnform ot a [fraud miscellaneous concert, to bo followed by tho good old Knglish farce "Box and Cox." A bull programme of 20 dances has boon ar ranged, which will cODclurio tho entertainment. Good music will bo providod, and it 1b hoped tktit Mrd Cottinpluiui'B many friends and no qu&inlancofl will do all posslblo to mako tha aUVtir. which la under tho patronage of the Auckland nnd Purnoll Fire Brigades and Salvage Corps, a grand bucccbi.

TABLE TALK.

Social Purity meeting to-night,

New Minstrol prograinnjo tomorrow. Consols steady at 100 J. Karangahako is to havo a postoflico. An outbreak of erysipelas has taken place in Wellington Hospital.

Bicycling is bocoming popular in Japan. In Florida, boars devour the pineapple crops.

Gerald Massoy loaves New Zealand to morrow.

Thore aro 1,480,000 quarters of wheai afloat for the United Kingdom.

Eclipao of tho moon takes place on 24t1: inst.

A St. LouU factory is canning eggs at tho rato of a million dozen per annum.

Tho Prince of Journalists is to bo ban quoted at Bellamy's. Heavy rainfall in South Australia ; crops looking up. It ia propOßod to encourage prospecting for gold on the Tauranga ranges. The descendants of Brigbam Young now number 15,000 persona.

Professor Baldwin told an audienco in tho Waikato that he ia making from £1,500 ts £2,000 a year.

J. It. Dalton, of Auckland, applies for a patent for a "Nurse's Friend."

Twonty Maori girb aro to ba engaged to givo cntortainmonta at Wellington Bxhi tion.

Now Zoaland frozen mutton is only fetching 4Jd in London—a drop of a farthing.

Tauranga folks offer O.A.S. a froe pass to and from tho Hot Lakes, on condition that ho goo? through their town. Tho llovornorGoneral of Canada roceives a salary of £10,000 a year. W. Fawkes, of Auckland, has invented what ho calls a " patent volcanic trass " for building purposes. The Waitoa flockownora report a very favourable lambing season, which has been proli6c of twina.

London wool market is dull. There were 8,000 balos offered on Friday, and 11,400 on Saturday last.

Cambridgo Jam Company have instructed a sub-committee to see if th,o plant for thoir factory can bo obtained in Auckland.

W, F. Haselden, a student at St. John's Collego, got his right leg broken on Satur day by a fall from horseback. During a violent thunderstorm recently'at Torro Cnjetania, a small market town in Italy, 13 persons were killed and 22 severely injured by lightning. Mr M. Cleland, formorly manager of the Bank of New Zealand, at' Waipukurau, died recently jn Soaclijlb Lunatic Asylum, Otago. The number of passengers between England and Franco laat year waa 301,154 -a falling off of ft.320, due to the cholera. Parliamentary amenities.-In the Houso of Representatives on Thursday evening last, Sir Julius Vogol referred to Captain Russell aßa "pig-driver." "Yes," was the ready retort, "I have been drivingyou pretty hard the last few days."

A negro washerwoman who died at Brooklyn lately left a fortune of £40,000. Next to the English, the Russian race multiplies tho most rapidly. Wellington folks are having lots of fun out of tho hospital scandal.

The Countess of Dudley and her son have left London on a yachting cruise to Aus tralia.

The Government of Queensland propose introducing a measure to put a stop to thp labour traffic in that colony. Tho latent definition of Dr. Chilton is that ho was "more Hko a madman than a drunken man !"

Temesvar, in Eastern Außtrla, a city of 33,000 people, is said to be the only town in the world lighted exclusively by elec tricity.

THE ANGLICAN MISSION.

St. Thomas's Church,

On Saturday evening at 3 o'clock, there was a fair attendance at tho above church on the occasion of the inaugural services of the Mission in that district. The Rev. G. E.Masonconductedtheservico.whichopene.l by the choir and clergy proceeding down the nave singing "Soldiers of Christ, Arise' to meet the missionor at the door on tuo westorn side and conduct him to the chancel. Upon reaching tho chancel, all knelt, and the hymn " Veni Creator " was sung, and a few collects repeated. Mr Mason then addressed the congregation on the words "She hath done what she could. Iho service was very impressive.throughout. The celebration of Holy Communion took place on Sunday morning, at 8 a.m., there being 30 communicants and others, present. The 11 o'clock service was conducted by Mr Mason, who also, during the afternoon, save an address to men.and in the evening preached to n crowded congregation from the text "Take my yoke upon you, etc. The Bishop of Auckland, who was present, read the second lesson and pronounced the blessing. Tho services are to be continued during this week, as announced by adver tisomont else whore. All Saints' Church. The opening service of tho mission in the abovo church was hold on Saturday evening, tho Rev. C. liodington officiating. Bishop Cowio was present, and prior to the com mencement of tho service, introduced tho missionor to his work. Mr Bodington took for his text the words " Sho hath done what she could," and pointed out that they were novor expectod by God to do more than thoy wore able. He appealed to tho worlcers and all present to asuist tile mission as much as lay in their power, but more especially by prayer, per suasion, and purity of heart. There was a fair attendance, who listened attentively to tho interesting discourse which followed. On Sunday morning tho Holy Communion was administered at 8 and 9 o'clock, and at the usual service at 11 o'clook Mr Boding ton roferrod to Jesus as tho King of Souls, and intimated that his address would mosUy deal with tho passion of Christ AtG.3O o'clock in the evening Mr Bodington spoko of the coming of Chrißt and tho Templo of Jerusalem, and referred to tho Sadducoos and Pharisees and Herodians of that day as being paralleled by unbelievers, tho solf satistied, the worldly today. The church was well filled with an attentive congrega tion.

St. Matthew's Church,

Special thanksgiving services were hold yesterday in the above church in connection •with the recent mission meetings. Holy Communion waa adminiatorod at S and 9 o'clock by the incumbent, who delivered an address on "Soul Barter" aftor the second celebration. In the afternoon the usual monthly servico for the children took place in the school room, and at the same time the Kov V, Bodington delivorcd thq second of his series of addresses to men in the church. In order not to clash with this, the Bible claps at tho Young Men's Christian Association Rooms was adjourned, and its members attended at St. Matthew's. Mr Bodington took his text from Psalms, 73rd chapter, and 28th verse, "It is good for mo to draw near to God ; I havo put my trust in tho Lord God." It is good for me to draw near unto God; I have made tho Lord God my refugo. (Revised Version.) Hia address tended mostly towards proving tho reasonableness of prayor. He said that they had thoir di'liculties about tho existence of ovi!, tho moral government of God, and the oilicacy of prayer. The author of tho psahn (dsapb) Baw tho ungodly in great prosperity, that they wore not plagued like others, and had all that the heart could wish, and he ex claimed, "Isthore knowledge of the Most High ?" but his faith was strengthened when he considered thoir end. So must they look to tho end if they wished to understand God's dealings with mankind. They must stand in otornity iv order to comprehend God's moral government; and in the meantimo, like the saints of old, they must trust Him. Thoy could not always adjust tho pieces of tho puzzle-map of Pro videnco, because kmuo links wero missing, but thoy could nay, with tho seor of old : "It is good for mo to draw noar to God. I hare put my trust in tho Lord Clod." It was alleged by some that prayor was un necessary, because an nllwieo being needed not to bo informed of His creatures' wants. Tothiß it might be answered that God gave many things unasked, and granted othors in responso to prayor. Another objection waa the contrariety of the potitions, which rendered it impossiblo for all to bo granted, but thoy must remombor thatiietitions wero often addressod to Government from rival factions for oppoaito things. It waß impossiblo to grant both, yet petitions woro not therefore abandoned as useless. It was for tho Government to consider what was for tho good of tho people as a whole. No Christians would ask for what they knew to bo wrong, but etill they might do so unwittingly. If God granted thoir roquests undor such circum stances, it would be in chastisement, as when " He gave tho Israolitas their desire but sent leanness withal into their souls " A fourth difficulty which thoy often met was stated as follows: "If every effect produced in the material world is tho consequence of a commensurate physical cause to which it is intrinsically related, human supplications cannot possibly ex ercise an influence on tho course of events or over tho destiny of man." Tho objection was not new, but it was con trary to thoir daily oxporionco. Man c.oulJ. affuct heat, light, sound, electricity, chemical action, poaco, war, famino, poßtilenco, everything that is in any way under human control, without the violation of any natural law, and all in answor to prayor. It was plain thero was a distinct connection betweon tho idoa of prayer and natural phonoinona. Science led them to tho dawn of faith, and loft them standing bofoto tho first article of the Apostle's Creed, God had givtn thorn tho keyboard of prayor, and if thoy touched tho right note? it would sound in harmony with the law of tho divine operator. Tho finger of God, which waves over tho universe, touchod their mind and taught them what to pray for. Tho in stinct of prayer wn9 planted deeply in man's nature, and it wag not in vain to use it. In the ovening tho R3v. VV. Tebbs delivered an appropriate address on "My Mission in Life. There was a fair attendance through out the day.

DEVONPORT CONGREGA TIONAL CHURCH.

Thk Congregationalists resident at tho North Shore have for several months past boon conducting servico in a large room in tho house until recontly occupiod by Cap tain Filder, in Victoria Road. They have had to roly chiefly on the inintatora and friends from Auckland and tho neighbour hood for asaistance. During the past month tho Rev. H. M. Livons, lato a student of Choshunt College, London, arrived with Mrs Livens in tho colony, and tho congregation at Dovonport havo invited him to supply tho pulpit for the next cix monthai Wo aro glad to bo able to announce that Mr Livons has accoptod the invitation, and enters on this work on Sun day, the 27th inst. Mr Liveuß is n young man of considerable Uteraryattainments, and we congratulate not only tho residents of our marine suburb, b, ut Auckland also, on the settlement of Buch a gentleman in our midst. We understand that land Bulh'cient for a church and school was acquired some time ago. Plans have been decided upon, and tendors are now being called for the eroctisn of a commqdiouß Bchool-room, to hold about 250 persons, where service will be held as soon as erected.

MINING NEWS.

(BY TELEGRAI'II.—OWX CORKESL'OXDENT, ) Tuaaiim, Saturday night. Nkw Eureka (Otanui).—Tho managoi-has banked 9oozs 4dwta of gold, making a total return for tho past month's crushing operations of 21Gozs 4dwts molted gold from 234 tons of quartz. Smile of Fortune (Owharoa).—Tho ro turn of 53ozs gold has been remitted for last fortnight's operation. Scotia (Karanpahake).—About 40 tons of quartz yielded 42ozs of gold. Thames Golden Crown The eastward drive at the shaft reef at No. 2 level prod uces email parcels of pickod stono

CABLEGRAMS.

[SPECIAL TO I'JVEfW ASSOOIAWOK.]

(Received September 14th—11.30 a.m.) Egypt, and tho Telegraph Convention. London-, September 12. — Egypt will onter the European Telegraph Convention, thus causing tho Eastern Extension Tele graph Company a loss of £70,000 annually. London Wool Marlcot. The market is weaker ; largo reserves of old stock tending to aggravate tho present depression. The increasing supplies which are being received from La Platto district, South America, threaten a pormanent ro ducticn in tho prico of Australian merinos. The number of bales catalogued is one hundred and twenty thousand, and the number withdrawn twenty-one thousand.

(reuter's telegrams.) London Wheat Market Tho wheat market shows no sign of revival. Warohouso is quoted at 365; ex ship at .15s Cd. Five off coast cargoes have been sold at prices ranging from 33s Cd to 33s 9d. Parward shipments no sales. The Anglo-Russian Negotiations. London, Soptomber 13.—Tho negotia tions between England and Russia on the Afghan frontior question are making satisfactory progress, and it is announced that a joint protocol has been signed on the subject. Threatened Famine in Mysore. Bombay, September 12.—Groat scarcity of food prevails at, present in tho Mysore district, "and the authorities believe a re currence of famino to be inevitable.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received Septombor 14—1 p.m.) Tho Reduced Cable Charges. Sydney, this day.—lt ia announced that tho new cable rates from Europe will be 2n 3d per word Press messages, and 8a lOd per word for private telegrams. Cable-Repairing Steamer. The cable repairing steamer Sherrard Osborne has arrived here from Singapore. She proceeds to Tasmania to lay the duplicats cable between that colony and Victoria, and thereafter goes to Now Zea land to repair the Cook Straits cablo.

THE PEDESTRIAN CHAMPION SHIP OF ENGLAND.

(SPECIAL TO PRKSH ASSOCIATION.)

(Received September 14—10,15 a.m.) London, September 13. In tho four miles raco between W. C, George, of Birmingham, and W. Cum' mings, of Paisley, tho latter i\on.

DEATH OF AN ARCHBISHOP FROM CHOLERA.

(SPECIAL TO T'HE.-.S ASSOCIATION.)

(Receivod September 14—10.1(5 a.m.) London, September 1.1. The Archbishop of Ai.v, a city in tho do partment of Broncho* dv Rhono, France, has died from cholora.

THE CAROLINE INLANDS DISPUTE.

Further Aggressions by Germany.

London, September 12. It is asserted in Madrid that Germany has occupiod other important islands belonging to the l'olen, Caroline, Marshall, and Gilbort Groups.

Aiuicablo Negotiations.

Bi:w,lN, Soptombor 11.—Count Hafze foldt, the Secretary of State for Foreign Aft'uirs, has received a despatch from the Spanish Government relating to the claims of that country to the Caroline Islands. Tho tono of the note is amicable, and a hope is expressed that Germany will recognise tho ciaim.

SPORTING NEWS.

COMMOTION SCRATCHED FOR THE

MELBOURNE CUP.

Cjimstciiurch, this day. A I'rivatk wire received in Wellington sayß that Commotion is scratched for the Mel bourne Cup, and that Vanguard and Oudeifl have gone amiss.

[In tho absonco of any corroboration by Rsuter up to tho time of our going to press, thero is reason to doubt tho accuracy of this telegram.—HirroNA.]

Jacob Faithful's consultation on the Hawkesbury Grand Ifandicap was drawn on tho ltth. The Hawke's Bay Horald says :—The cash prize of £50 fell to tho lot of a jeweller in Napier, one £25 prizo went to Waepawa, another similar prize to One hunga, £20 to a lady at the Spit, £20 to Clivo, :C2O to Waipavva, £20 to Hastings, and tho other cash prizes woro well dis tributed over tho whole colony.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Bofore Measrs Moody and AVhitcombe, Jußtlces

of tho Peace.)

Drunkesxkss.—Two men and a woman paid the penalty of their misdeeds undor pressure from tho Court.

Dkskrtion.—Ch.irlos Outry wns ohnrßod with deßortinK from the British ship Claribel at Auckland on tho 9th September.—Prisoner denied the charge.—Tho master of the vessel doporod that on the Bt)i instant tho prisoner came on shore with tho mate and throe other hands, and was told by the mate to mind the boat. He ran away, and was not seen again until yesterday, when tho mate met him and gave htm into custody.—Prisoner cross t-xamined tho witness with tho obiect of show ing that when he signed the ai-t'ioles ho said he did not know whether ho would h?. ablo to go onboard. Tim captain, however, had no recollcotion o! tho circumstances.—Charlo* Kyder, chief oflioer, also gave evidence. The cuptaiu said he was tfo>ng away on Thursday, and wished to have tho prisoner kept in eus -10 ty till than.—Outry explained that his wife olijostedtohim cointr, and she had (our little children to support, mid required his assistance. —The Ronoh ordered the prisoner to be detained in custody lill the railing of. tho voesal. Chai'k— John KricksDn was charged with the larceny of three b<jjs of chair, value 9s, the pro party of Jamos Heron, at Auckland, on 13th Heptember.-Prieonor pleaded not guilty.- Jas, Heron deposed that tho prisonor occupied a stable under his workshop. Ho had beou missing tilings for tiom'o time, and yes terday his man told him that funher depredations had been oommitted. Hu gave information to tho police, and tho chaff was found in an adjoining ynrd. — Joeeuh Cottorill deposed that finding things were dis appearing, he marked tr.o bags produced. The three bags of chall' wero under tho carpentor's huuse on Saturday night, and on Sunday morn ing they were missing. He found them in Mr Wood a yard, several yards distant—Geo. Ren wick, oarter for Mr Wood, doposed that prisoner had stabling in Mr Wood's yard. On Saturday prisonor asked 'him fora feed for hio horse, as ; ho had none. Witness gave him one, but the | chall'was not tho etiuie kind as waa in prisoner's ! box yesterday.—Constable Christie, who had arrested tho prisonor. also gava evidence.—Mr Hughes, clork to Mr Wood, was called by defendant, and doposed that he saw a full bag of chaff in tho cement shed during tho greater part of last week. ITo gavo tho prisoner a good character for honesty.—Prisoner was found guilty, but on account of the good oharaotor which he had previously hold, was fined the nominal penalty of 20a and costs, or 7 days' im prisonment.

Quarrelsome FrsiiitnMisN. -Joseph Cope wns charged with using provoking and insulting language to John Lambert, and threatening to throw him overboard from a boat on which they were standiug.—Mr Napier appeared for de fendant, and pleaded no guilty. He objected to the complaint on the ground that two offences wore clmrsed conjointly, instead of separately. -A8 there was n legal point involved, the Bonch adjourned tho caso till Saturday. An Oi<riiAN.-Gcorßo Orpin, a iaa Orphin alias Orphans wan charged with feloniously stealing three tino of fur, and carving knifo and fork from tho Helensnlle Hotel, various articles tf cutlery from tho Northern Club, and a razor, tho property of WilHam Payne.—Seigeant Pratt said tho prisoner waa arrested by Detective Jones, at Waiuku, on Satur day. Sinoo his arre't two othor charges against tho prisoner' had cropped up, property found in lii* poa-tcaalon having been identified aa tho property of tho Northern Club II»! would ask for reimnd for a weok when the charges could bo hard hare inatead of being remanded ta Helenßville. -Remanded accord inidy.

By-laws.—Tho following breaches of the by laws wer« dealt, with:-William H.owden.faiH.R to kenp hoardinpfin VMoria-struot lighted on tho 2fith August: Fined ;">« and cosU Thomas Patterson, leaving caniase unattended in \\ ellobley-strtet: Adjourned — James Paice, driving on the wrong aide of Shortland-atreet: Adiourned till Friday,

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

that the Petitions Com^S,, it-sprobab^thepre^^^^ f «* take place ti>uj>!* boingstatedthatitisad^ *S» evidence of Sir John Hall teh! X a conclusion. "otei»% Mr Larnach has been ; n ,x days,hia ailment befae £fl***«»lk ItialikelythatMrHarstho, ' who during the pa 8 t f ew "^"W strenuoualy op p08 & strtT XS S education, will resist the .^ V Special Powers and Cml,5 0J|(*l X over the Auckland ;v a^Bfflf«lJ the Auckland University <C . Shortly after the s L On „■ | intends visiting the seX \ Mt folk Coast o£ the North LEfe'Sfc sula to Tauranga. The T^lff used, and will touch at J?*« »ft Material party »a k fe< There is sure to be som. ' over the Roads and ffij^S' votes in tho works eatimff ComN2 - Bodies Power and F a*VlS to encounter bitter eSS?"*.* tion o amendments by tl rSW Council for the Hoapi«nVnd n"^>h Amendment Act any agreement. The Council«»» low any reduction in thewav of fixing the same. It fa^ST^F* therefore, that the bill will K™^ by the House. " *'"««»<

SAN FRANCISCO MAIL SERVICE.

The Union Coapaayj^^ (BY TELEaRAPH-PAEm^ REPORTER,) m |

WiauKQioK.tHj. Negotiations ro the San Frandae, 1 aro progressing, and it is Mn rfdJr bably that the Union Steamship (W tender will be accepted. I him, te i? position this afternoon to giveyonto information concerning thematkt

THE ARTILIERY BAND.

(BY TELEGKAPH.-OWN COMUSMfflay

Waiiaba, (Hi. The Artillery Band arrived at Wtihtit 11.30 a.m. yesterday, after a ql^ sage. They received every atteDftumiL Gairloch and at Holmea's MuotieUj Everyone wishes them sueceai Tbn, f reo sacred concert last evening. U, v played splendidly, and at the tontlZ were addressed on behalf of the Jukith by Mr Hanna. They have aim hub, over the Freezing Works by Mr Wat ft band left for Now Plymouth st 9« morning. They anticipate a ton fa there to-night.

LAND SALES-This Day.

Mr R. Author sold at Us QuMuMfr,!: today, by order of the Begiitnr &t, Supremo Court, Allotmeali (3 ud H, |q ■ part of Allotment Uk, BecUoaiiwUiilNii puna. This is located seat the nnJ tafij to the Calliope Dock, andcoMequiJth.Eis competition ensued, the lotmtliiMlrnii i's3o, nearly S& per foot Ml ii oh ~i&' highest prices yet obtained in tfi» vicinity, It also sold, by order of the n>(Mg!f[M,oM lit ' f lure in 20 acreß ol land.Mngpuiedlto* No. 11. in the pariah of Taakm taws iito low's Orchard. This brought 11$, TtiM mems at Onehnnga and Artjrffltajitli by the mortKagee, andtha UStnoolliafir Alaungatoroto were withdrawn, Messrs Cochrane and Son altokiHitailfii to-day. Lot 98, end north-rat )Kthi parish of Marerutu, containinß Si Km,bei3 sold for £31; an allotment vUhafMittdi feet to Hill-street, NewmMkeUrffltaUn I with the cottage erected thereon, ™«W I £179. The remainder oithelmdmtaMi Bale was passed in. , f Motsra Vailo and Bradley soHrtlMia to-day a four-roomed brink cottage onsllfcl § S3 xlll ft, in Devon-street, off tievtallall - Mr T. Murphy, for £215. I

FROZEN MEAT WORKS AT BLUFF.

{by telegraph—pekss iisMUiftl

ISVKBOABOIU, tßllllJ. The Southland Frozen Meat id Jtk Export Company's werks at BUa now ready for use. Tbe bußdirpb very extensive, with three top ■* ing rooms, and Htonge' MM"* for 10,000 sheep. One of ftfluh irigerating machines has bewol** It is 75 horae-power, and cawbM«i ing from 20,000 to 60,000 cubic few air per hour. The buildings W* W ami tho machinery from £4,000 to W The cite of the works b w • wharf, and the wafer naed ta' through pipes from the set i■*>* Biding runs alongside the UHfM^ * nected with tho works, and**?* received and despatched'mftgwg dition. The directors of to WIJ-j' not yet decided when to begin op»» but probably a etart will be wi* «J Tho works wore erectedbyiWffl"* and Mathewfon from designs H* Coxon Haalam's rß P resentoUve,»^l;» details have been admirablyo»m«' r-

BURGLARY IN QUEEN STREET.

T. and S. Horrlris Wtftbf* Entered.

Sometime on Friday night tittl*^ tho above Company wewbwta^ some loose cash abstracted few ■ in the front Bhop. Thus wfel"^ about the centre of the 14 J coehier'sdesk. Itisnofckeptloj«W merely used for the P^V'Sli books'in to preserve then? 0^ Tho cash-box was kept m »*■* „ money t*ken after WBn%£i* placed therein. The actual a^j,, box on Friday afternoon h-M* certainty, butitwestiiuWß^, between £5 and £6 ThUi «■ JJ the cash-box, and placed b ttJJJ* the books. As P^WW T>l safe was not locked, On Saturday morniijg wei"""^* found opened, and tH(• ffjffij burglars having AW* cheque which was also ttew. * » case, which stands jart»J«* entrance, and is filled ffl™J*&»; plated ware, w»soE«^S|>f nothing was removed, FWWi such articles cannot be «*J profit, and are too aanb'WJL Ij poeed of otherwise ■»^Jj,* evident that dunng thw '^oiK mises the burglars W*«p^ lights in a bucket which having been used , ftr ' Entry (o the rt-M! effected through A-^\ +!& roof of the b*i*J: a]i lm reach this the thief ««%!$ to clamber over the pwJfrf&l shed, by which mew reach the '<£» jjfj **5 then crawl easily To do this, however, it J^i^l | the thief must be «U^ m|{ premises both inside y^k| to the safe on J*ffi&oA*A robbory was at once m *■ fo.mation was order not to interfere IJJJ^ftj to state any ptfhw"*-!!^ 1

The following «'Bfi!?Ss "Garden and Field, w^. »*M| ™utin ß }n SW*Ag*ffiggSff eel t orry you did pot

THE AUMMkD EVEJSING STAK, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 1885.



FOR EYE, EAR, THROAT AND CHEST DIBEASKS.-DR. WILKINS. F R.C.8.. Consulting and Operating Surgeon. Is at his Surgery for General and Special Practlco —AU Mornings and Afternoons ; Sundays, 10 to 1"SO. Consultation Fees moderate, lie spent seven years at Mooreflolda Kye Hospital, London, under Bowman and Critoheit, two at Throat Hospital. London, seven us Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospltal.'eißht years at Eye. Knr, Throat and Chest Infirmary, Melbourne. Adjusts Speo tacles to Sight Consulting ltoonis Queonst. (opposite Shortlandstrpatl Auokland. T\R. LAWSON begs to inform the Pub- Uo that ho has taken over Dr. RIOHA RDSON'd PRACTICE, and that Patients may be con sulted aa usual at his residence, Karongahape Rood. Hours of consultation: 9-10 a.m., 11 and 7-8 p.m. [A CARD.) DR. WILLIAM ROBERT ERSON, late Medical Officer and Public Vaocinator, Huddorßtlold (England), may bo consulted at his residence, Onehunga (opposite Mr Oilman's, Chemist)- Morntng 9 to 10 Afternoon 1 to 3 I Evening .. .. .. .. oto 7



SPRING MILNE & CHOYCE Would belt to notify to their friends and the public generally that they have NOW OPENED AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OF 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 terns, the Prices are guaranteed to be EXCEPTIONALLY LOW. • ' uJ Tho following represent a few of the wT Goods Opened l W NBW MILLINERY k , NEW SHAPES IN STRAW GOODS SH NKW MOB CAPS r NKW MANTLKB, VIBITEB, &c G NEW JERBEYB, DUBT COATS. &c W^^ NEW FANS. FANCY GOODS NEW COBTUIIEB NEW DRKSB GOODS (immense varietj) ONRW WABHINO MATERIALS NEW BILKS, BROCHK3. &c NBW CURTAINS. NEW ANTIMACAB3ERB, &c NEW LACKB tin groat variety) °O NEW KID & TAFFBTA GLOVKB NEW F£UIiLINGB, RIBBONS, &o. H — Kjr EVERY REQUISITE f-\ IN . 1 BABY LINEN, rH L4.DIE3' AND CHILDREN' 3 UNDERCLOTHING. BOYS' CLOTHING, COLLARS, CUFFS, TIES, &c. DRESSMAKING, MANTLE-MAK ING. BOYS TAILORING. AND VrNPERCLOTHIZra-MAKKCIG ON THE PREMISES. Patterns and Prices by Poet Free fC-PER CENT. DISCOUNT FOR-K 0 CASH. V MILNE & CHOYCE, AUCKLAND.



ORMO N D S SWISS CIGARS i Hare been recognised as the BEST (or ball * . oontury. A 5! BARTL BT T, -r3L» IM, QUEEN-STREET. Chronometers, Watches, Clooks. and Jowel lory in great variety, and made to order or repaired; Poesy, Motto, Engagement and Wed ding Rings. Orders by post carefully executed. T\ R. E' DGELOWJ M. R. 0. S.. UPPBfc "VINCENt-STREET. Hours of Consultation: At Home, 9to II a.m. and a to 7 p.m.; Henderson's Medical HaU, Grey-street, at 12 o'clock daily; and at Kender dinoV, Chemist, Karangahape Road, from 3 to o p.m. T. & H. C OOKB ' CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, &c, So,, &0,, Beg to inform their friends and the public thatthey ARK NOW SHOWING, KXjAorangi, Rimutaka, Ruopohu, and • Catherine, A SPLENDID NEW STOCK OJ CHIMNEY ,AND TOILET GLASSES BRUSSELS AND TAPESTRY CARPETS, AND IRON BEDSTEADS AND COTS, AY UNUSUAIILY LOW PRICES, «3TAOTION OF QtfEEN 'AN6' GREY STREET,



DR G. TOUSSAINT GIRDLER, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON (Lato in practlco In Victoria-street, London), Having commenced practice In Auckland, may be consulted da ly. At Home-8 till 9.30 a.m., 1 till a p.m., and 6 till In Towntet 0 King^and Sona', Chemists, Qneen- BtrcoD-10 till 11 a.m. RESIDENCE—WESTMINSTER LODGE, Kyber Pass. Two doors from Symonda-Btreot. M* E~i! 8. & CL AR KB GOVERNESSES' INBTITUTR AND BKRVANTS1 RRGISTRY OFFICE, 310, Qukev btrekt ; Telephone Mo. 345 Wait* Ing Rooms tor Ladles and Servants. Every facility given for immediate engageme»te. Cor respondence respectfully invited from Ladleain all parts of the Provincial District. Rzfbrkb3i Joseph Banks. Esq.. Manager Frozen Meat and Storage Co.: Thos. Buddie, Esq.. Solicitor; D. J. MoLeod, Esq., Manager A.M.P. Society; B. B. Parsons, Esq.. Secretary Gas Co. iJ. M. Shera. Esq. (Sbera Brothen); i. U Wilaoo, Esq. (WUsonii and Hctf on), Agont for Auitr*. lian Mutual Provident Society. FOR TROUBLES OP THE LIVER, DYSPKPaIA, INDIGESTION, FU4.TU LKNCK. CONSTIPATION. HEAD ACHES, AND NAUBJSA, LIVER STIMULANT WIIX ACT AS A CUARM. It contains the vegetable Liver Tonics Euono myn, Rdophyllin, and Taraxacum. PREPARED AT THE PHARMACY. Price, 2b 6d per Bottle. •VT E W SPRINfI GOODS. WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN Has iuat received, and Is now Showing, a Largo unrl Varied Assortment of Choice Goods for tho Spring and Summer Trade SDlondld Stook of Now Drees Materials In all tho New Shades, consisting of Foulo do Paris, Nuii'a Vollinsr. Crape Nun's Veiling, do Lslnos, Carinalite Cloth, Cteshmnrea, Canhmorottos, French Boizos, Satteeus (Plain and Fanoyj, Fanoy Broches, Eatamone Serges, French Ottomans. Splendid Assortment of New Prints, aU quail- Large Assortment of New Lacoa (all shades), Galatea Stripes and Checks. Pandora Shirtings. NiiM Assortment New Shirtings in Cotton, Union, and Crimean. Nice Assortment Ijidlca' Now Silk and Cosh nioro Dolmans and Capes. Umbrella.", Uloves. Collars, Corsets, Frilllngs, Feathers, Aprons. Children's Poliscs, Frocks. Ovoralls, Hosiery. Largo and Varied Stook of Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothing marked very low. toys' Suits from 4a 6d, Men's Suits from 17s 6d. Good Stook of Shirts, HBts, Hosiery. Collars. Ijirce lot of Job Lines and Remnants to be sold f^hoap, worthy of Inspection. Patterns I ree by Poßt, Frieght Paid on Parcels over 40s In value JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, 288—Upper Qckek-stiikft.



THE "STAR'S" CIRCULATION, As cerfijted by MESSRS JOHN MILNE and JOHN WAYMOUTH, two Leading Public Accountants, 13 10,415 COPIES DAILY. The "STAB" PiAUahing Books and Machine Rey'tsier are at all thtes open lo Hie inspection of any Leading Advertiser.



Messrs Beaumont and Crook have ta'con the Family and Commercial Hotel at Hamilcon, which is being thoroughly repaired and rcno vatod, and afl'ordß excellont accommodation Tor ramilioß and travellers. Tho hotol contains 20 bedroomß, newly furnished, a dining-room capable of affording Bpace for 80 pers-.iis ut the table, comfortable sltilng-rooms, Dilliard-room. stabling for 12 horees. and splendid land and water views from the terraces and vorandali, The proprietors are well known in Auckland and nave had large oxporicnce in the trade.



Chambers's celebrated sewin" machine? 30, Queen-streot.-[Advt.] Tho next Grafton social take? place on Friday. iSthinst,. the date originally fixed. Admission is by ticket only.