COMING EVENT.

Mooting-, &c H To-night.

Mount Hobson Hall—"Little Toddloklnß," 7,45. St. Andrew's School, Symonds-street—Social, Tea at 0.30. St. James's Hall-Tho Escaped Nun, on •■Ma_3,"&o\, 8. Star of Auckland Lodgo, 8. OraftO- Road Woeloyan Musical and Literary Entertainment, 7.30. Robson's Roomu-Waitemata Bicycle Club, 8, Prlnoe of Wales Lodgo, 7.30. Naval Artillery—lnspection Parade, 8. Masonic Hall, Newton-Ball, 830. Eden Hall-Star of Kdon Anniversary Solreo and Ball. C 30. Romuora Social Union, S. Avondalo Public Hall — Mr I -acock and Electors, 7.30. St. Mary's Mutual Improvement Society, 8. Y.M.0.A.-Dovotional. 7,30. Choral Hall-Art Exhibition, 7.30.

Auction Sales To-morrow.

Voile and Bradloy—Potatoes, Cheese, &c. 11 a.m.

Hunter and Nolan—Horsos, Durham Yards, 10.30 a.m. S. Cochrane and Son— Furniture 11 a.m. R. Arthur-Poultry and Provisions, 11 a.m. Uarbiuos and Taylor—Urocerloa, &o, 11 a.m. Uoo. Sibbln and Son- Groceries and Provisions, 11 a.m.

B. Tonka and Co.— It icing Privileges, 12 noon. Morton and Jackeon—Clothing, Furniture' Produce, 11 am.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Halls wHI close as under :— For Greymouth, per Taupo, at 1 p.m. Friday. Ootobor 2.1. For Cowob and Coromandol, per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. For Tbames, per Rotomahana. at 1.30 p.m. For Whitaugi and Upper Mill, per Argyle, al 5 pm. For Whangarol Heads, Parua, Walpu, Wha ngarol. and Mangapal, per Macgregor or Wai'akl, at S p.m. For Tnames, por Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, Oot, 21. For Waiwera. Te Kopu, and Warkworth, per Roso Casov, at 10 a.m. For Coromandol, per Coromandel, at 1.30 a.m. For Katt Kati, Aongutoto, Tauranga, and Opotiki. via Thames, per Rotomahana, at 1.3J p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 25. For United Kingdom and Continont of Europe (via Klo do Janoiro and Hymoulh),porß.M.S. Tongßriro, at 11 a.m.; for monoy orders on Saturday, at 2 p.m.. and registered lattera at 5 p.m. This mail will bo due at Plymouth on oth Decembor. Signed) S. B. BIBS, Chief Postmaster. Chief Post-office. Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Acckland-This evening, 5 51; to-morrow morning, 6.11.

MANUKA!- Heads — This evening, 8 31; to morrow morning, 8.51. ____-_ra Hka-i. — This evening, 9.31; to morrow morning, 10.51.

Sunset.—This evening, a 19. Sunribe.—To-morrow morning, 5.9. Moon's Age.—Full Monti, 21th, 9,2 a.n__,

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVKNINfI, TODAY. Argyle, s.s., Amodeo, from Mercury Bay Taupo. s.s., MoColl, from Southern poi t.

DEPARTURES.

LAST evening. Arawa. a a„ Stuart, for London K. O. Clark, schooner, Stahl, for Whangaroa Clansman, s.s., Farqubar, for Tauranga

TO-DAY. Kotomahana, s.s., Carey, for Southern ports Herald, s.s., Savory, for Greymouth

BTEAMEK3 TO ARRIVE.

Coromandel. from Coromandel, to-day, S p.m. Rotomahana, from Thames, to morrow, noon Argj le. from Harrier, tomorrow, early Enterprise, from Thame.., to-day, 10 p.m. Clansman, from Tauranga, Saturday, early Janet Ninoll. from Southern parts, early lonic, from Plymouth, Novomber [For projected departures BOe shipping ad vertisements aud mail notices.)

IMPORTS.

Por Taupj: f,l)0 she.ip, 101 tons wheat, flour, &c.

Per Gairloch and Stall-—ll2 live sheon, 102 kens beef, 22 hind quarters. G f re quarters beef, '180 frozen sheep, 48 rounds beef, 2 cases tripe. 2 oaaoa kidneys, ICO tal's, 200 casos preserved meats. 10 casks tallow, 322 pieces, 28 Quarters bsof, and 81 backs mutton (froz- n. - N.Z. Frozen Meat and Storage Co. (Limited).

EXPORTS.

Per Rotomahana For Melbourno: 11 oasks oil. 35 hidoa, 0 oases cheo3C. For Southern ports: 1_.33t bags sugar. IPS saoks oysters 4C sacks lime, 10. cases salmon, 55 boxes codfish, 50 oases canned goods, 21 cases iudiarubber goods, HO boxes onions, SO cases canned fruit, 200 cases chairs, 25 barrels rosin.

Inwards Coastwise. — Ghost, from Coro mandel, with 15 000 feet timber; Swallow, from Ohora. with 300 sleepors. 3i bags gum; Lizzie, from Whangarei, witn 26.100 feet timber; Lake Superior, from Ngunguru. with 9 200 feet timbor and 21 piles; Opotiki, from Whangarei, with 60 tons coal.

Outwards Coastwise.—Ghost for Whanga roa, with 22.000 ft limber. s.ooobricks; Clyde.for Hussell; Potrel, for Waiheko ; Lake Superior, for Ngunguru ; Kauri, for Whangaroa ; Spit fire, for Whangarei.

Tho following vessels cleared outwards at the Ctißtoma to-day :—Throe Cbeera. schooner. Bell, for Brisbane, via 1 hume.; Handa Isle, echooner, Johns, for Melbourne, via Meroury Bay.

The p.s. Clansman, which left for Tauranga la3t evening, will, if favoured with fine weather, go from thence to Motitl for caul-, and return hero oa Saturday morning. The three-masted schooner K. O. Clark goes from hore to Whangaroa to load timbor for Mel bourne. She left in tow of the steam tug Awhina.

The s.s. Arawa left for London at __ p.m. f-eaterday, with cargo and passengers as per Ist already published.

The B.s. Wareatea, which arrived from West port yesterday aiternoon, was alongside of the Tongariro to-day, transferring to the latter her cargo of ooal.

The s.s. Taupo arrived from Southern ports at 9a.m. She left Dunedln on the 12 .h, at 9 p.m. Called at Uamaru. Tlmaru. L. ttelton, Napier, and -laborne, leaving the latter port on the night of the 20th. Pa.Bongera : MrTyley.Mastor Tvley, Mr Atkinson.

Thee.B. Rot.mah.na let for Melbourne and South this afternoon. Passengers far Gisborue: Messrs Lindsay, Henderson, snd flrown, Miss Kwen and Mrs Goorgerfaur. For Napior: Mrs Reid and daughter. Messrs T. H. Pearwopd and K. W. Knowlen. M'sa Harding. For Welling ton: Captain Babot, Messrs Watts, Coupland. Aioktn, and Humuhrles. For Lyttelton: Messrs Kllesthorpe, Beeves, Biggi Edwards, Bullock, Major George. For Ounedin: Mias Bell. Messrs Fenwick, Smith, and G. Bell. For Meloourne : Miac Mitchell.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Heads, tbis day. The schooner Annie Wilson having loaded np the Wairoa came down the river on Tuesday, and went straight to sea, leaving tho.other^out ward bound vessels Btill at anchor. Her last trip from here to Lyttelton barely occupied 11 days

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Wellington, this day. — Arrived: Janel Niocol, from Lyttelton, 10.20 a.m.

Qisborne, this day.—Arrived: Suva, from Auckland, _ a.m.

Melbourne, October 21.—Arrived, this even ing : Waihora, from tho Bluff.

Port Ciialmic_ib, yostorday.—Sailed: Ringa rooma.for the North, I 'asaongora for Auckland :— Mrs Ship ton, Mr J. Howie.

Foxtox, Wednesday.—On arrival of the Jane Douzlas this morning. Captain Fraaer reported to the Collector of Customs hore that his ship had been in collision with tho eteamer Tui. In bis report, Captain Fraser states that on coming out of Wellington last evening, after rounding Point Halswoll, the Douglas leading, the Tul approached on tho port Bide, and although Cap tain Fraser requested the master of the Tui to starboard his helm three times, the latter hold on her course. The Douglas had the rooks on her starboard side and could not give way, the result being that the stoamers collided. The report atates that some of the lady became 111 through the panic caused by the collision. An inquiry is to be held.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, this day. Messrs Cochrane & Son offered to-day the property known as the Karangahape Road Estate, by order of Mr M. S. Laurie. There was a large number ol persons present, but only two {larcels were sold, viz , lot 11, at £30 per foot, and ot 0, for £(10. The remaining allotments are open for prl?ate sale.

Deaths.

MOORE.—On Ootober 21. at Saokville-street, •Riohmond Road, Flora Hilda, daughter of William and Frances Moore, late ot Coro mandel ; aged 5 years.—Transplanted.

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1885.

For the -iime that lack: assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

That modern abomination called a banquet is the established method of recognising extraordinary achievement, whether performed by the conquering hero of the battlefield, the wise tactician of the Senate Chamber, or the enterprising leader in social or commercial life. It is the apotheosis of success, and takes the place of the laurels bestowed in ancient times. But it is not easy to discover the principle upon which " three hundred gentle men " of Christchurch last night ban quetted Sir Julius Vogel and Mr John Holmes, the elected representatives of thitt city in the Colonial Legislature. What achievement was this ceremonial guzzle meant to celebrate ? What was the " something attempted, some thing done" that had earned this night's interchange of compliments and congratulations ? Let us try to find the answer in the utterances of the gentlemen l§ted. The address of Sir Julius Vogel, or that part of it in which he dealt with the general work of the past session, was in the main a record of defeats .nd failures. He said, for example:—

The (loverntnent attempted rather too much than too Httlo, and had perhaps taxed themselves and their supporters too severely. As to their failures, they had not succeeded in altering the Customß tariff as tlioy dosired, in passing the Native Land Act, and also in a mattor he had as much at heart as any gentleman present, the West Coast Railway. The Government were in clined to resign after the defeat on tho tariff, but it was considered, as taxati* 1 wn.. a question of co much moment, that no party pressure should bo brought to boar on it. Some fifty members hod represented to them that it would not be for the in terest of the colony for them to rosign. Tho Native Land- Bill had not been passed for want of time.

That shows a great deal attempted, but very little done to justify public jubilation. Nor do we get much fur ther enlightenment from the Colonial Treasurer's colleague in the represen tition of Christchurch. We ag-in quote from the report, which states : — Mr Holmes thought that the honour done to Sir J. Vogel and himself was partly due to their action rolative to the East and West Coa .t Railway. It was to be regretted that Canterbury, VVestland, and Nelson had not combined to do honour to all the members of the railway party. It wbb only justice that the West Coast Railway should bo made with public money. Canterbury had been unfairly treated in the mattor of tho Crown Native Lands Rating Act.

It is added that the other speeches delivered contained strong expressions of opinion in favour of continuing the agitation for the West Coast Railway, and from the prominence given to that topic, we conclude that the banquet was in some way meant to further that gigantic job. Instead of being an ex pression of thanks for great deeds achieved, last night's dinner was one of gratitude, according to the well known phrase which defines that feel ing as "a lively sense of favours to come." It was a sort of " Ebenezer" set up to mark the progress made by the railway party, and to constitute a fresh point of departure. Sir Julius Vogel gracefully admitted that his Government owed its existence to Can terbury people ; but he offered a lame excuse for not making the construc tion of their pet railway a Government question, and in our opinion failed to disprove the accusation that he attached more importance to holding a seat in the Cabinet than to the construction of the East and West Coast Railway. What is to be the nature of the new tactics of the Railway Party was dis closed by him in these words: —

He was quite sure that there was no proj posal which would so minimise the risks of the colony as the Meiggs proposal. The cob* to the colony would not have been more than £30,000 per year. That would have been decreased as time went on. He was not sure that it was tho most desirable ono for the colony to accept. It Involved the least risk if the colony was not to acquire the railway; but, if the oolony wished to acquire it, the Moiggs plan was the most expensive way of doing so. Ho believed tbe railway was so valuable that it would be desirable the colony should keep it, and should make the lino itself.

This is a change of front which will | beyond doubt be immensely popular in Canterbury, Nelson, and Westland ; but these districts, important though they may be, are not the colony, and the proposal to make the railway in question a colonial work is not at all likely to be sanctioned at present, no matter how many demonstrations and petitions and junketings our Southern friends may indulge in. If they must "have the railway or burst," by all means let them burst rather than have the colony crippled by the unprofitable expenditure of several millions, and burdened with another non-paying rail way.

Education and Local Govern ment.

The present Cabinet ore the professed friends of Local Government, as tho best means of stifling the cry which is periodically raised for Insular Separation or a return to Provincialism. Timo mußt be left to determine the wisdom of their methods of extending the principle of local control, along with tho corollary of local maintenance. In addition to the Hospital and Charitable Aid Boards created by Act of last session, another measure recently passed aims at rolieving the Central Government at the expense of localities. By section 35 of the Counties Act Amendment Act, it is provided " that County Councils, Road Boards, and town districts may contribute out of their funds for the erection or maintenance of school buildings." This provision is of value to those districts where the people may deaire better school accommodation than the educational funds will admit, and al ready, it is stated, several districts have offered to contribute. The objection is that this is a piecemeal method of effecting an administrative reform, and is more likely to bring the Local Government idea into contempt than to further it. In a circular addressed by the Secretary of Education to the Boards of Education attention is drawn to this new law, and the writer, speaking on behalf of the Minister, says:—"l am directed to add that thera may come a time when each district will have to erect its own school buildings, and the money hitherto appropriated for the

purpose may not be continued by the Gon6ral Assembly, oxcepting to only a limi ted amount, and this only for districts." It must, bo confessed that this proposal is not very enticing. It seems to bo a retro grade step from our present system of free education, and an approach to the English method of levying school rates. If tho rates may be applied to the erection or en largement of school buildings, what is to hinder their application towards tho pay mont of education ? Wherein does the above expressed intention differ in principle from tho imposition of nn educational rato ? And may not the next step be tho imposi tion of foes, and the effectual death-knell of free education for tho masses ? We would counsel the people to consider theso questions boforo making olTusivo oilers of pecuniary aid towards scholastic build ings,

The lloumolia-Bulgarian quostion still remains in suspense, though Sir Michael Hicks Beach, in tho course of an address delivered at York, has declared himself hopeful of 'a pacific solution being arrived at. That tho Conservative Govern ment fully understand the goal aimed at by the movement is evident by his further ro mark that tho Great Powers aro deter mined to protect Constantinople against foreign aggression. Grooce has re turned a rather defiant reply to tho warning noto addressed to nor by the British Government, stating that while desirous of poaco, she is determined to maintain her rights. The Eastern and Wostorn Powers opponr to bo at varianco as to tho basis upon which tho dispute shall bo settled, England, Prance, and Italy being desirous of preserving the union of Koumolia and Bulgaria, whilo Russia, at least, is known to favour a return to the stains ijno rtnte, or "as you wore bofore ' condition. In tho moderation and nmenubility to roason of tho Sultnn and his advisors lies the chief hopo of evolving ordor out of tho existing chaos.

There has been a strong domand for Cambria shares all tho morning, and tho Bhares have changed hands at 24s and 255, tendency being docidodly upwaid. Manu kaus aro wanted ut 2s ; Alburnias about 3s. Konilworths have been sold at 3s lid, and buyers aro still oil'oring that figure No thing else doing in mining stocks. Tho market for Bank and Insuranco shares is very quiot. Wo hoard of no business being dono up to tho timo of going to pross.

I .rhaps tho most convincing proof of tho hardness of tho timoß adduced is to bo found in tho tendering for a carpenter's job yestorday.For tho labour and nails only of erecting a 5-roomed houao.no fowor thau 43 tenders wero receivod by Mr E Sandall, butcher, Symonds-stroet, tho amounts varying frpm £15 to £GO. Tho tondor of W. Tattersnll, £1!) 10s, was accepted. Tho fact that there should bo so many tenderers for euch a small job, and that .uen should be found ready to do it so cheaply,goes far to show that tho building trado i 3 over stocked at tho present timo.

At tho Police Court today, boforo Messrs Cay ton and Irvino, ■) l"s., Thomas Patter son was fined 20s and costs for disorderly conduct. Alfrod James Lindsay, charged with allowing a privy to overttow and keop ing a dirty yard, was represented by his wife, Mr Goldio proved the chargo, and a fine of 20s and costs was intlictod in each case. A similar charge against Thomns Johnston wns withdrawn on payment of costs, tho dofondent stating that ho had removed tho cause of complaint.

Tho following tontlers wore received hy F. W. Grey, architect, for alterations and additions to brick building in Wollesloy -Btroot Eaßt, for Mr Georgo McCaul, manu facturer:—Pcnk and Allan (accepted), £51.7; .lohn Morris, £5-10 ; Hutchinson, £.159 ; Mc- Lonn, £502 : Millington, .flilO ; Reed, £014 ; Buckley, £625; Koyos Bros., £017 ; Fnrroll, £075: Brabazon, iS3t).

The Harbour Board dredge is alongside of tho reclamation wall oxenvating for tho concroto buttress, whieli is in course of formation.

Mr W. L. Roth of tho Hotßaths, has ro mainod in v Very critical condition einco tho buggy nccidont on Sunday last, by which he sustained internal injruios. Ho is clofoly confined to bed and attended by Dr. Phileon, but only faint hopes of re covery aro entertained.

A meeting of the shareholders of the Littlo Holen claim was hold ycetorduy after noon (Mr Franz Schorl! presiding), when the claim was formed into a couifmiiy, with a nominal capital of £1.1,000, in 26,000 shares of 10s euch, nil paid up. Directors wore eloeted, and tho following appoint ments mado :—Mr K. McDonald Scott, nianagor; Mr A. B. Denc'y, auditor; Messrs Jackson and Russell, solicitors: and _!io Bank of Now Zoaland, bankers.

Tho Sanitary Inspector has lost no time in acting upon tho advice offered in our issue of the 12th inst. to onforco tho city by-laws concerning sanitation, so as to safe guard the community from epidemics during tho rapidly-approaching summer solstice. Two porsons wore convicted at the I'olico Court this morning of failing to keep their premisos in a state of tolerable cleanliness, and woro amorcetl in tines of 20s and costs each. Inspector Goldin is still skirmishing around with his noso in tho air, and— verbum sat sapienti.

Ono caso of measles in Ponsonby and two casos of diphtheria in tho South r. ard wero reported to the Sanitary Inspoctor to day.

The " Australasian Sketchor " of 21sl inst. contains a well-executed engraving ol KingTawhiao's " Wharepuni."

The meeting of tho Auckland Rational istic Association last ovening in tho For resters' Hall was well attended, and tho two hours wore agroeably passed Mr M. S. Leors occupied tho chair, and called upon Mr James Morris for his lecturo on " Evolution," which receivod quiot atten tion. Several songs wero sung nt intervals Misa Waddell gave "' Strangors Yet" (Claribel), and a young lady gave a humour ous recitation very effectively.

Tho committee appointed by tho Diocesan Synod for the purposo of taking steps to raise funds for tho oroction of a suitablo and permanent episcopal residonco and cathedral library met on Wednesday and decided to have a survey made of tho present site in order to see what could bo done. It was also agreed to have an estimate drawn up ot tho probable cost. Dr. Purchas read tho following lottor, which ho had roceived from tho Bishop, and it was ngroed to adopt tho suggestions contuined in it : — " I think that any now building that iB to bo erected on this site should begin at tho south wall of tho chapel. As tho chapel and the rooms to tho north-west and west of it are in good order, and with a slato roof all that part of tho building would last, and would suffice for many years. A new room on the site of the present office and iron room, with a good room above it, would be a groat gain j and, after accomplishing thai; much, tho next thing for us to do would bo to erect a stono building for our valuable library."

One of tho most interesting industries carried on in or about tho city of Auckland is the manufacture of artificial stone by Messrs Hibberd and Loggo at their works, Stanloy-street. Tho machinery is now in full working order, the proprietors having received an order to supply the material for the erection of Boven houses. The process of manufacture is somewhat intricate, and the patentees claim that buildings oroeted with their stono are cheaper than either brick or concrete, and ISO por cent, cheaper than first-class masonry. The materials used for tho manufacture of the stone are sea sand and Portland cement. These aro put through a machino called a disintegrator, with the object of thoroughly pulverising tho mixture. Thence tho material is conveyed to the automatic moulding machine—a most ingenious in vention—which convorts it into bold rec tangular blocks. These are removed into a chemical bath, and in three weeks ore fit for uso, the last process having rendered them impervious to air or moisture. Several buildings wero erected some years ago at Oamaru and Dunedin by Mr Hibberd, and seem to have given great satisfaction.

Makoa, Queen of Rarotonga, Ngamaru, King of Atiu, and suite, arrived in town last night from their visit toWhatiwhatihoe. The party to-day felt inclined to rest after the fatigue of travelling, and consequently hove done no sight-seeing. They were much pleased with the railway journey and with the sight, for the first time of such majestic rivers as the Waik'ato and Waipa, but thoy were not very favourably impressed with their Maori cousins, as seen in their native habitat. Thoy did not see Tawhiao at all. The aged monarch, since his access of temperance zeal, has developed a passion for the fair pox, and undeterred by fear of the vengeance of the jealous Parehau raki, had departedonabridehunting expedi tion, leaving his son Tv Tawhiao to do the honours of hospitality to the visitors. The Rarotongans were introduced to Major te Wheoro, Wahanui, and other chiefs, whilo they wore the recipients of a number of valuable presents. They wsro rather shocked by the primitive simplicity of Maori habits. Queen Makea has as yet re ceived no intimation of the date of the Native Minister's arrival, but it is expected he will land at Onehunga by the steamer arriving on Sunday next. I

An interesting Band of Hope meeting was held at Ellerslio last evening, Mr Theo. Coopor in the chair. Mr 0. G. Hill and Mr Morgan each gavo a short address rela tive to the progress of tho work in this, dis trict. A duet by the Misses Lawrence,and a recitation by G. Pollord, were the only noteworthy performances of the evening. Prizes in tho form of handsome and useful books wore given to tho following : —Over 12 yoars—J. Hill (1), Eva Lawrence (2); under 12 years—Francis Lawronce (1), G. Pollard (2) Books of less worth wero also givon to all other competitors by way of encouragoment. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

Touching the disputes botween Mr Suiter (Mayor of Newmarkot) and Councillors Clayton and Jenkins, a correspondent sends tho following :—"lt is quito ovitfont that somo woighty obstaclo impedes, liko a ton. of day, the interests of tho borough ; and it also seems clear that n good deal of tho trouble is caused by tho naturul antagonism which exists between tho representative of tho beor-barrol and tho advocate of the pump. John Gin hens that the presont Mayor is not a suiter, or at least he does not suit him. It is fortunate that there ia a mason in tho Council to prevent tho malcontonts getting at one another's whisker.i. D'yo soo it ?"

Tho programme of tho organ recital to be given by Mr Trimnoll at St. Patrick's Cathedral to-morrow ovening is now pub lished in our advertising columns, It in cludes Mondolssohn _ Organ Sonata No. 4, tho Larghotto from Beothovon's socond Symphony, and a variety of popular pieces.

Tho adjourned meeting of the Auckland Rowing Association will bo hold at tho Waitotnata Hotel at S o'clock this evening, The Committoo will meot at 7.30. It is to bo hoped that there will bo more interest shown this ovening than was tho caso on tho Ist inst, otherwise tho Association will stand a good chance of becoming n thing of tho post.

In tho October number of "Onco a Month," tho placo of honour is awarded to a biographical notice of " Marcus Clarko, Aus tralian Author and Journalist," which is nccompaniod by nn excellent portrait. Tho other contents of this excellent magazine are of a varied and interesting character.

The performance of "Trial by Jury" wns repeated for Iho last time yesterday ovoning in tho Opera House. There wos another largo attendance. A new pro gramme was presented nt tho concort pre ceding tho performance, and was very favourably received.

Tho Escaped Nun givos hor last lecturo this ovening in Pt. Jamoß- Hall. There will bo a large audience to hoar this special lecturo on "The Mass, Commandmonts, and Full Account of Hor Great Trial in California." It should prove most interest ing.

Tho Frcoman's Bay Mission Hall has boon ostablishod for four months, during which timo tho work in connection therewith has proved wonderfully successful, tho objects aimod at being to aid thoso who may bo roached, not only spiritually, but also financially. Tho Mission was originally es tablished by young mon from tho Pitt-etroot Wosleyan Church,and thoy bonrtho financiul responsibility, the balanco of debt on tho building boing I'DOO, towards which con tributions aro earnestly invited. Tho work of tho mission, however, is carried on by those of all denominations. On Tuosday evoning thcro was a tea and public mooting for nduits, when Mr J. I_. Wilson presitlod, and addresses wero delivered by tho Kovs. Gilmour, Jones, Worboys, and Messrs Marshall aud T. Buddie. Last evoning there was a tea-meeting for children, and an entertainment, during which the Roy. J. S. Hill showed Bovoral viows by limelight. Both moorings wore crowded, and showed that considerable interest ia taken in tho mission work.

l'rior to his departure Irom Sydnoy fo Now Zealand, Mr Dion Boucicault wasr ftHcd by his compatriots, and prosonted with tho following complimentary testimonial :— " Dion Boucicault, —We, your fellow countrymen, living under tho Southoni Cross, wish to present to you this art tribute as a token of our appreciation of tho value your life and works hnvo boen to Ireland and to tho Irish pooplo. Tho services you rendorod to English litornturo and the place you occupied in the esteem of tho English pooplo affordod you tho oppor tunity of devoting your powers over them to tho defence of tho race to which you belong, and to tho upraising of the character of our pooplo in tho eyes of tho world. When fortune rownrded your successful career, you held your wealth in trust for tho needy and unfortunate of your countrymen and for their families in distro^s. You dealt out with an unsparing hand. So wo deal out our hearts to you, full of lovo and pood wishes towards you, whose name has been, is, and over will bo a household word in evory Irish homo." [Horo follow tho signatures hoadod by that of tho Chairman, Mr Daniel O'Connor.] Tho lottor-pross is surmounted by a tastoful nrrangemont of national Hags, and on tho loft of it is a capital representation ot Fort Donison (Sydnoy Harbour), while nt the foot an Australian forest is dtJinoatod, and tho lowest margin of tho testimonial shows a plain enclosed by mountain ranges, and with a kangaroo and omu in oithor cornor. Those pictorial embellishments havo boon oxoouted in water-colours by Mr P. Fletcher Watson, and onhnnco considerably tho value of tho souvonir.

Wo aro requested to romind mombers of tho Ponsonby at Homo that tho season will close tomorrow evoning with n fancy dress ball, and those who have not us jet received tickets should apply fur (nine not lator thuu 10 o'clr.ck to-morrow morning. Thorc will bo a children's diinco noxt evoning, In plain and fancy costumes, tickets for which can be obtained from any member of tho committee or from its hen. secretary.

It was Mr John Bland (not Plant) who constructed the cases which contsin Mr Hcls chek's birds In the Art Students Exhibition.

3s shoot music, only slightly soiled, Id each, at Dampler's, Robson streut.-[ADVT ]

lor coughs and colds, "Baxter's Lung Prcsorver" Is unrivalled.—Bead testimonials ou Qrstpagu.—[Aim-.]

Sewing-machines repaired, needlos and finings for all machines.—Chambers's Machlno Depot, 20, Queen-street.-[Advt.]

La Don s Grand Consultation on the Mol bourne- Cup. 1885, will cloao in a fow days. Intending subscribers aro respectfully ruqiios' cd to forward applications for tickets at once. First prize, £2,000. Tickets, 10s caoh.-[ADVT ]

MR BALLANCE AND THE TARA NAKI NATIVES.

(HV TRLKIIRAriI—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

New Plymouth, this day. The Hon, _Nativo Minister arrived at Bnhotu on Tuesday to open a new road roccntly made by tho natives, leading into tho bush towcrds tho mountains. On arrival at tho spot fixed on, tho rond was formally handed over to tho Nutivo Ministor by Kabul, and Mr Bal lanco declared it to bo opened. In his speech ho eaid that although the natives would not bo called upon to pay for its construction, thoy would have to pay rotos to maintain it in rep _ir. Ho said that To Whiti had prophesied a great many things which had never come true, but ho (Mr Ilallance) prophesied that at no distant dato To Whiti would ask tho Govern ment to mako tho road into Parihaka, and then, and not till then, would the Government make it. Mr Ballance had also an interview with the settlers, and his replies to tho quostions thoy put wero all apparently satisfactory. Mr Ballance said tho time had como when the settlers could do without the A.C. among them, as tho natives seemed to bo very peaceably in clined. This reply met with genoral ap proval. Mr Ballanco is exported in town to-night.

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES IN KARANGAHAPE ROAD.

That groat terror to ovil-doers and friend of overworked females, Sergeant Gamblo, Inspector of Weights and Measures, took advantage of tho fine weather this morning to make a descent upon tho tradespeople in Karangahape Road for the purposo of seeing if any of tho tradesmen in that paradise of cheapness had other than legitimate profits. Hia efforts were so far crowned with success that it is stated twelve of the shopkeepers will receive an urgent invitation to interview the Resi dent Magistrate at the Police Court in the course of a few days. The energetic officer pounded many weights and measures, and in one instance a pork butcher was apparently astooished to find that his weights were no less than 2ozs. short to tho lb. Another caso was rather unfortunate for one of the parties concerned, for he had only opened his premises this morning for the first time and with in an hour or so tho burly sergeant hovo in sight, and coolly impounded the whole of his weights for not having the necessary stamps affixed thereunto. Tho blow was so severe that the tradesman completely collapsed and closed his shop, determined to wait the issue of events.

MAJERONI WILSON OPERA BOUFFE COMPANY.

All necessary preparations have been made for tho inauguration of the opera season to morrow night, and as the seats ore being rapidly reserved, there is every promise of a crowded house to signalise the production of "Bobadil." As previously explained, tho plot is taken from one of the most diverting tales of the "Arabian Nights' Entertainments," and the composer (Mr Searelle) has been successful in wedding it to light and sparkling music abound ing with melody. "Bobadil" bos proved to be an operatic trump card wherover presented, and its airs have at once passed into popularity, Miss Gracio Plaisted, the leading lady of the Company, is said to be the most talented oxponont of oporo bouffe now on the Aus tralasian stage, and the Press is unanimous in chorusing her praises. Mr Charles Harding, as an operatic tenor, takes rela tively high rank, but he is so well and favourably known in Auckland that it is quite ! unnocosßory to expatiate upon his merit!'. Miss Pannie Liddinrd, whoso piquante re presentation of Griolet, the saucy drummer boy, in " Lo Tambour Major," still lives in the public mind is the leading contralto, and sho will assuredly be welcomed back as an old favourite. Mr Lithgow James, the first baritone, is an English artiste, who has not boon in thecolonies long, whilo the second baritone is Mr H. Wontworth, a thoroughly good singer, a most excellent buffo per former, and an old acquaintance to boot. He was lost here with Dun ning- London Comic Opera Company, Mr Rosovear tho second tenor, is woll spoken of. One of the leading attractions of the Company, is Signora Emilia Pasta, the ac complished damesue. Tho " Australaß _n " says that her equal has never been seen in Melbourne, and the " Sydney Morning Herald," going still further, speaks thusly of her dancing :—" Old opera-goers recalled thoir early rominiscencos, and declared they -had seen nothing liko it in Australia. Signora Pasta has studied her art in a good school. It is a finished exhibition of grace ful dance-posturing, and its excellence was I universally recognised." In June, 1870, when only 14 years of ago, Signora Pasta danced by request before the Sultan of Turkey in his palace, and sub sequently the " Naples Gazette " pronounced her to be undoubtedly one of the best dancors that had ever visited that gay and populous city. There are bosides a highly effective corps de ballet and a strong chorus. Properties, scenery, costumes, and every thing incidental to the successful mount ing of the various operas are complete, and tho public have tho utmost assurance of a succession of genuine operatic treats. Tho reporioire comprises " Bobadil," "Isidore," "La Belle Helono,""Ln Porichole," "La Filla de Madame Angot," and in the domain of opera comique, "Montana," and "The Bohemian Girl."

FATAL BATHING ACCIDENT.

(by telegraph—press association)

New Plymouth, this day,

A man named Tuffis was drowned while bathing by himself on tho beach. His body was afterwards found among the rocks.

SPORTING NEWS.

Melbourno Cup Betting.

[redtkr's teleorams.]

Melbourne, this day,—Tho following is tho latest bottiug on the Melbourne Cap :— Sheet Anchor, 100 to 6 ; Trenton, 100 to 7 Despot, 100 to 8 ; Liverpool, 100 to C; Kit Nubblos, 100 to 5 ; Promothous, 100 to . ; othoi'B unchanged.

Canterbury Training Notes.

Ciiristciicrch, this day. Tuts morning was vory frosty, but before 5 o'clock sovoral horsos wero on the course. Turquoise and Necklace did strong work twico round. Nelson and Tiger Tim went a milo and a-half fast, as did Sou'-woster and Wapiti. Lochiel did good three-quarter pneo work ovor tho Cup distance

Tho railway authorities announce the running of special trains to Onehunga races on Saturday next. Trains will leave Auck land for To Papa at 12.25 and 1 p.m., returning at 015 p.m. The Saturday return fares will be charged.

VALUABLE STOCK BURNT TO DEATH.

(by telegraph—press association.)

Wanganui, this day. J. W. Wilkinson's stables wore burnt to tho ground last night. Tho colt by Mufti— Cheshire Lass ; Resterie, the winner of tho Selling Race at Now Plymouth, and the pure bred bull, Duke of Derwent, wore destroyed in the building, the flames having too strong a hold to allow of their being taken out. Insurances : Buildings in South British, £200. No insurances on stock. Tho cause of tho fire is not known.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.—This Day.

(Beforo H. G. Seth Smith, Esq., R.M.)

The wookly eitting of this Court, for tho re covery ot small debts, was held to day, and the following caflos takon :—

J .DOM-NTS fok PLAINTIFFS—West v. Brown leo: Ula'm, £17 16s. promi.iorj note,costs,£Jt_ ; MrThorno (orplaintiff — Goldwater v. Talnul: Claim, _3 10s, dishonoured ohequo; ooeti). £1 2s 6d ; Mr Dufnur for plaintiff. — Wiseman v .Sterry: S3 15s, goods; costs, HI .. OJ; Mr Theo. Coopor for plaintiff. — Winstono v. Agnow: £0 lis fid; costs. £2 Is.—Rattray v. Macksy : lis 6d, balance of aocount; costs, ill 2s Cd; Mr Bealo for plaintiff — Powell v. Sunderland: £12; Mr George, solicitor proved; Mr S. Hoßkoth for plaintiff; costs, £1 lis.—Dart G. M. Co. v. Grovilfo: £17 1» Id, calls on 450 shares ; costs. £1 7s.—Freeman v. Scottor: £1 15s Od, go_ds; costs. £1 o_6d; Mr T. Coopor for plaintiff—Hoskoth and Aitkon v. Ann McUaslln: £0 12s 6d, balance of aocount; co-l-i, £116s; Mr Browning for plaintiff. JUDGMENT SUMMONSES. E. T. Dufaur v. A. Agnow; claim £U ss.—Mr Dufaur doposod that tho dobtor was an hotel keeper at Lucat's Creek. A judgment sum mons waa obtained against him on tho 13th of August and to oblige defendant the case was adjourned for a month, as he would then have ample moans. Ho had made no effort to pay — Ordered to pay £15 Is. by two monthly instal ments.

K. and A. Isaacs v. GrosseandSearlo.—Claim, £ 8 d. —Mr Theo. Coopor, for plaintiffs, examined defendants as to tholr moans. — Chat K. Searle deposed that the firm had not had a job for thirteen wooks. Hud lost considerably by tholr last contracts. They wore house painters. — W. Grosso, senior partner, corrobo rated his partner's Btatoment. — Mr Cooper Bald he must abandon the case undor tho distressing circumstance,, of those young painters. —No order was mado.

l_. Moses v. W Soagar.—Claim, .37 lis.—De fendant did not appear.-Ordered to pay within ono month of date, or ton days. Adjourned.—Brown v. Vaughan, Easdown v. Waite, Gannon v. Dnranoe, Bljthe v. Row lands, Quick v. Saxon, Possenlskle v. Belcher, Mason v. Jones, Sago v. Pillar, and several others. DEFENDED CASES. C. Ball yv.H. 0. Boll; Claim, £50.-MrTheo' Coopor for plaintiff, Mr Cotter for defondant— This action was brought to recover the value of a gas engine, which, lt was alleged, had been erroneously sold under a bill of sale.—Tho particulars wore hoard at a previous sitting of this Court.-PoterOliphant, solicitor for Mr 8011, deposed that he gave instructions to Mr Daoro (auctioneer) to sell for Mr Bell certain ohattols and effects under a bill of sale, including a gas engine, for which £3 was offered. Mrßlgby notified In the sale-room that it was useless to attompt to Bell tho engine, as there was a legal claim upon it. It was feared Mr Bell would lose by his bill of eale. The value of tho engine wan computed at £15. He Bpoke to Mr Daore, and theonginowas again put up, and he (witness) bid £20 for it. Assed Mr Rigby as to tho nature of hia claim on the engine. Bigby said it was rent ehlelly, and that he would havo iho engine and hold it in spite of Mr Graham, who wanted it.

PROFESSOR CARROLLO'S GYM NASTIC COMPETITION

Professor Carrollo, having had made sis beautiful medals to encourage his pupils In their athletic work, tho first of these contests came off on Monday last, thin being for the championship of the Gymnasium, as the con testants had to competo in rings, trapeze, horizontal bar. hone, parallel bars, run and stand high jumping, stand flat-jumping, single stick, quarter-toff, light and heavy clubß, and dumb-oolls, boxing, and rope-climbing. The entries were: H. A. Kteeing, T. H. Keesing, G. Brook, J. W. Dickson, J. Phillips, and F. \V. Edwards. After teven hours' keen competition, the contcßt resulted in favour of r. W. Edwards by four and a-half points, being only eight cointabetween flrstand las- c jmpetl tor. Brook and Phillips retired. The four left retired at threo o'clock on Tuesday morn inn. Mr G. W. Rensbaw acted as judge. MmDL_ Weight Boxing.—There being only two entries loft in, MeSßrs It. J. Sandall and D. Lees, tho competition lesulted in favour of the former.

Light-weight Boxing.—Entries: G- Boat, 11. J. Adams, C. Williams, D. Gash, E Sandall, and J. Christie. After a grand competition, Mr H. J. Adams proved the victor, with E Sandall second. Professor Carrollo acted as Judge. Friday next will conclude the contests with gymnastics only, and defensive proflolency.

NEW ZEALAND ART STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION EXHIBITION.

IiAST evening there was a select gathering in the Choral Hall, on tho occasion of the conver sazlono in connection with the opening of the second annual exhibition of the above Associa tion. The interior of the building had been tastefully decorated with evergreens, banners. and Maori weapons, under the direction of Mr W H. Pulford. Over the doorway to the ante room was inscribed, in Maori, the motto of the Association, "The Old Order Changeth. In the centro of the main hall a ftno archway has been constructed of nikau pa ms. inter woven with toitoi and evergreens. On this was placed in large gilt letters, N.ZA.S.A., the lidtlal letters of tho Association. _ho who eof the decorations reflect great credit on the designer, and on those who carried thorn out. At the end of tho hall, oppoelte to iho orchestral benches, is placed a neatly designed memorial tablet to iho late Mr J. T. Macke vie. At the head is a palotto and book, on which ia the following inscription : ''The Art, the Literature, the History and Legends of our adopted country. In grateful rem. mbrance of one who. by his bequosts.has made the above accessible to all New Zealanders." This Is bor dered with a wreath of New Zealand grasses and convolvuli done in Indian ink, which is again surrounded with a border of natural ivy leaves. Ou tho outside Of this is a surrounding wreath composed of rimn and karaka leaves. Over tho tablet is placed a tui. at the base a kaka.and at the angleß variouß grey kiwi. rhiß is beautifully executed, and reflects crcdilaiply upon the taste of Messrs Reis.hek,Watkins,and Stuart, under whoso direction it was canied out The whole or the decorations are not yot comploted, but it is anticipated that everything will be ready for tho inspection of the general public tills evening. The following are the offloers Of tho Association :—President,C H. K. Watkins, Hsq.; Hon. See., M. S. Stuart, junr.; Hon. Treasurer, Mr L. A Durrieu; Auditor, Mr C. G. Gilmoro; Committee Mrs Bureher, Misses Ansley, Fenton. Hidings, Tyoand White. Messrs T. Mahoney, C. Palmer, A. Sharps, G. N. Sturtevant, and G. E. Whitmoro. Up the centro of tho hall is placed a large table, the uppor ond of which has been devoted to Maori relics and other ourios. At one end Is the sternport of a native canoe, lent by K. C. Barßtow, Esq., ami ut the other is a splendid bow carving belonging to Mr A. Cairns, of tho Star Hotel. An estimate of the vultie of this piece of Maori workma' s.iip may bo formod from tho fact that 'he Associa tion have insured it for £150 during the time it i. in their keeping. Mr U. M. Mam cxh.bii." a small box .nude from a portion of the ibitish flagstalTcut down at Rororni _ka by Hone Hcke. _s bout the middle of tho table is a fine model of a Muorl head executed in kauri gum. TIII3 has been artistically arranged with blanket, &c. so naturally, that it hns the aupearanco of a native standing up in his canoe. On this table are also two coloured photographs, the work of Miss Stuart, which are executed in her usual excellent style. The orlglnalß of the pictures are Te Hira To Kawau, half-brother of Paul, of Orakei, and Bon of tho late Apiha Te Kawau, and Peukaur, of Walkato. Miss Stuart has a number of colonred photographs, which will bo on exhibition this evening. The two photographs above men tioned wero taken at Pulman's studio, Short land-street. . , .

At 8.31) o'olook, the President, Mr Wotkins, acoompanied by Messrs atuart and .harpo, ascended the platform. Mr Watkina then de livered a review of tho work ot the past year. He considered that there had boon a marked improvement upou last yoor. Tho painting of Maoriland of days gone by would irereaso in value in yews to come, whpn the native race had almoHtdisappeared. Maori portraiture had boon taken up by two ladyetudentß. The paint ing by Mias Sparry of a beautiful Maori girl ex hibited toihnique as yet unattainable in the colony, a fact which was chiefly attributable to the absence of Hlo tchools. In landscape there was not this drawback to progress. With uourago, opportunity, pluck, uaa perseverance, any young artist could train hinsolt to bocome a New Zealand art student of morit. Once let him enter those labyrinths of virgin forest whioh wero yet to bo found in tho colony in the true spirit of reverenoo for tho beauties of nature, and draw fiom choice the lovely vege table forms lie -hero meets with, and there need bo no fear as to the results of his labours. Ho was glad to see an increase in tho numbers of Bubjocti in tho competition this year, and felt sure that the decisions of the judges would be received with satisfaction '■ A Golden Kvo," whloh gained iho first medal, was a dream, soft with evening's glows and after tints full of tenderness. Tno prize w nner in the rata troo composition was tellingly characteristic, portraying that solemn, wolrd, and still grandeur which was bo much a part of New Zealand trees. '1 ho painting of the tree which had taken the first medal in tho ninth competition waa excellent and faithful to nature, and tho representation of seabitds, which had take the socond medal, was as masterly a piece of water colour painting as ho had seen in tho colony. Tho same artist also exhibits In four other BiibJ.ets, all in water colours. It would Indeed be a wonder if, In so small a city as this, the Socloty could dlscovora genitiß once a year; but such seems to havo boon the case. Last year it was a painter of Btill life—this year they have It iv the painter of the tui and plgoon (oil), which work was appoulingly bountiful. The valuoottho study lay in tho grouping, for tho bUßhy head of the tui rosted BOftly upon tho broad, white breast ot tho pigeon. The work was admirable, showing that birds and still life wore that student's specialty. Tho artist waa quite a voting lady belonging to v country district. The other competition deserving not ice was tho representation of Maori carvings. He would doscribe the one which had recolved flrtt prize, though the second came remarkably oloso. Iho painting wa9 in water colours, dis playing oonsldorable originality as to choice of Bub.l-.ct, whloh was ftern even to grlmnoss. A Maori skull rests upon a table, with a feather box and greenstone adze and whalebono mere. This required care, patience, and an Imitative faculty not shared by many. Work ot that kind earned silver and bronze medals at art schools in England. The prize list Is as follows :—

Competition No. 1, class A: First prize, gold modal, for water colour painting; Buoject, 'A Golden Eve, Waihekc," A. Sharpo ('•» atlpo). ijecond prize, silver medal, oil painting; subject,

" Swamp at Taupiri," T. Kyan (Kawhai).—No 3, class A: Lettor of commendation, oil painting ; subject, "Interior of a Maori l_h," S. Stuart (Iloitiki).—No. 8: First prize, silver modal, oil painting ; subject, " Dead Tui," Misa 1j White (Kaarl). Second prize, bronzo medal, water colour painting; subject, "Dead Godwlts," Miss Tripp (Nikaul.—No, 0, class B : Certificate of merit, oil painting; subject, "Deai Kaka and Tul,"Miss M. E. Morton (Malta) —No. S: Special prizo, £5; Bubject, "nata Tree»," S. Stuirc (Heltiki).—No. 9 ; First prizo, bronzo medal, water colour painting; subject, "Manuka Flowers," Mrs Hetley (Claultheria). second prize, cortlllcite of morit, watorcolour; subject,

" New Zealand Wild Flowers." Miss Hidings (Pnoto.) - Class B: I_. ttor of con.meudution ; subjeot "New Zealand Flowors,' Master A. Cooke (Ngatiwhatua).-No. 12: First prize, bronzo medal, water oolour painting; subject, "Three Painted Cards," Mlsa Galbruith (Gcorgina). Bocond prize, certificate of merit, water colour; subject, ''Christmas Cards," Alies L. White (Kauri).—No. 13: First nri_o. bronzo modal; sub joct, " aixPonand Ink Etchings,'' Rev. P. Welsh (Pupurangi). — No. Hi Fitst prize, bronzo moda, oil painting; subjeot "A Painted Screen," Mips Galbraiih iGeorgina.) Second prize, certificate of merit, Miss hidings (Puoto). Third nrizo, letter of commendation, "Flour deLys," Mrs Bikys. — No. 15: Lottor of com mendation, water colour; subjeo', "Lake Taka puna Beach," Roy. P. Walah (Pupurangi).—No. jo, class B: Letter of commendation, L J. Watkin (Tlrcraki).—No. 17 : First prize, certifi cate of merit; subject, " Maori Carvings, tic.." Mastor A. Cooko (Ngatlwhutua). Second prize, lotter of commendat on, C. F Uoldio (Peke Arero). Class B : Letters of commendation to Mlsa F. Da vies (Karangahake). and Alias Carrie Wright (Patience!; subjects, "Penoll Drawings of Maori Carvings." — No. 19, class A: Certifl ate of merit; eubjoot, " Painted Fan," Jlita Tripp (Nikau).

Generally considered, tho pictures are not qual to thjseoxhibited last year. Many ot the productions undoubtedly evince aitlstio »kill, but point plainly to tho fact that tho students aro too ambltrous, belt g eager to reach the head ot the profession without passing through the intermtdiato grades. In many cat os, there is exhibited an ovident lack of conception of the law of perspective, and in a few l-Stoncsa this is glaringly upparom. One painting discovers a crab in repose at tho foot of a olifl, which, if it could bt_ found, would bo a valuable acquisition to tho Auckland Museum, judging from tho roapeotivc sizes ot tho cliff and tho crab. Thia has been ixecuted by a l»dy who possesses undoubtoi talent, but her fore lies in floral representations. In No. 8, "Tho Haunt of tho Mon," Mr Kenneth Watkini has made a new departure going somewhat in'o tho land of the ideal. We have not boen favoured with a view of the moa, but considering that tho skeletons found measure 11 feet, tho picture does not appoar to convoy a sufficient idea of its extraordinary size. Probably it ia tho im mensity of tho adjoining trees, which are cxc. cuted In aplondid stylo, that hsvo detracted from tho appearance of iho moa. Mr A. Snal pc comes to the front as winner of the prize gold medal with No. 31, "A Golden Kvo on Wuihoke Island." This is a study in water colours, and though naturally colder than oil, still shows what may bo accomplished in that direction. Air T. Ryan carries off tho silver medal in tho same class with an oil painting. No. 17, "A Swamp Lagoon, Evening." which ia a faithful repre sentation of a New Zealand swamp. Tniß artist also exhibits No. 40, " View on Great Barrier Island " (wator colour); and No. 45, " fc.wamp near Taupiri" (oil). This arti. t _ pictures show a marked improvement upon latt yeir's, which arguers well for his succtss In the f uturo. Mr J. Gill, ot Christohureh, ia represented by sovcral lino p!ctureß-No. 5 (oil). "Wet Jacket Arm, West Coast;" No. 14, "Old Bulk, Wellington Harbour;" No. 31, "Storm in Milford Sound;" and No. IS, " Boats Leaving for Fish rig Ground "-of whioh No; 11 is undoubtedly the finest, though No. 43 has a very pleasing uppoar anoo. Miss M. E. Mortoa's pictures are amongst th_ most striking on exhibition, displacing re markable talent, especially for bo young an artist. Birdß and still life are apparently this lady's forto, whioh is ovident in No. 11 (oil), "Now Zoaland Buds." Iv No. 11, " Okura Saw Mill,' thiß artist has attempted a new stylo, and wiih fair buccobs. Miss L. White obtained tho prize in bird painting, for No. 4., "Tui." Un fortunately No. 41 was not for competition, owing to Miss Morton boing under age. By hanging it next to No. 45, tho public a.o enabled to judge the merits of tho two rivals. in still life depicting. No. 4, " Wild Ducks " and No. 10, " Wild Flowers." are also by Miss White, and evince talonts of no mean order. Mr S. Smart, inNo. 37, " Interior 0. a Maori Pah in tho olden time, preparing for a feast," has exhibited great ambition. It would appear from tho picture that in those days tltu" natives werj indeed a line race, and that the artist hid selected a model pah. As usual with this arti.-t's productions overythingis carefully executed,and almost painfully minute. The natives are unpre oeaently clean and good-looking. Uuesiuauhir feature of the painting being that, although there aro many natives, no dogs aro visible, a strauuo coincidence unless tho olden timo referred to was prior to the introduction of tho eunino race However, Mr Stuart detorves credit fur leaving a Btyle In which he has achioved succe s and attempting one so much more difficult. No. 3 _ho Rata in April," by the sirne artist ia a good picture, being faithtul to nature. Mies «.,. K. Sporrys contributions aro parhapß the finest in the exhibition. Hor style is free, bold. roLlff'??' "f-y1 Khuil" bcin R a sploudid representation of the noblo aborigine, but cer tainly with a tendency to flatter their vanity Jew, if any natives, having such line features and small mouths. The colourirg is. however, almost perfect. "Raiha" ia also ii M«?i4 l"dy Ki 7 lhe fl- nest ot il l is "An Old Identity, which .constats of a fine, full length , EUm 5. e <v0' SFPff™}" " old hand-" holding a book, ESi. °f VY hlch he is apparently looking though- : Efi'ij £' }_° visitors. Tho head and hands aro good, but the legs appear rather shorter than nature provides in moat instances, lt gives the ' impression that the canvas, not being equal to ' the development of the portrait, the nether : nraba had been somewhat circumßcribed. ' there are many other exhibiis worthy of note, ' Which want of apace necessitatoß being omitted at present. The exhibition was open to day from noon till 6 o'dock, and will reopen from 7 i to ip o olock this evening. r— > <

CABLEGRAMS.

(special TO PRESS association.)

(Rcceived-22nd, 2 p.m.)

Colonial Cookery at the Exeibition.

London, October 21. —The Agents- General are arranging with Sir P. Cunliffe Owen, Secretary of tho Colonial Exhibi tion, for tho opening of a Colonial training school of cookery at the Exhibition, where sixponny dinners, made from colonial pro duce, will be provided. Reduction of Cable Kates. Colonel Stanley is requesting the Indian Government to make tho necessary reduc tions on cable messnges, as required by the tolegrnph companies,

[beoteb's cablegrams.]

The King of Burmah Inviting War.

Calcutta, October 20. —Latest advices regarding the Burmese difficulty state that King Theebaw has reinlorced his frontier, and has despatched a body of Dacoits into British Burmah.

Sir Charles Dilke on Federation,

London, October 20.—Sir Charles Dilke, in an address to the electors of Chelsea,said ho considered that premature federation would be the means of provoking disruption instead of union. He opposes the Colonial Council of Advice proposal.

The new French Chamber of Deputies will moet on November 10.

Lord Roßobery favours State emigra tion.

Mnrtoll's and Hcnossy's brandies ore quoted at present at 13s 9d per gallon.

Defences of Port Phillip.

Melbourne this day.—Atrial of the new 8-inch gun sent from England to tho order of tho Victorian Govcrnmentfor Fort Phillip defences took place on Tuesday, in the presenco of tho Minister oi" Dcfenco and a large numbor of officers. The trial proved a completo success, the new hydro-pneu matic vanishing gun-carriage working per fectly.

THE EASTERN CRISIS.

Attitude of the Western Powers.

(_Y CADLE.—COPV RIGHT.)

London, October 21. The Government have received a reply to tho INote despatched by Great Britain to Greece warning her of tho consequences of her action. In reply tho Greek Govern ment state that, although anxious to main tain peace, they feel it necessary to protect their own interests.

With reforenco to tho proposed Confer ence on tho Roumelian difficulty, England, France, and Italy heaitato to joining in it, unless any possibility of a restoration of the status quo ante being demanded is barred.

The English Chancellor on tho Crisis.

London, October 21. The Chancellor of Exchequer, Sir Michael Hicks-Bcaeh, addressing a public meeting at York last night, stated that he was hope; ful of apoaceful settlement of the Bulgarian difficulty. Ho added that the European Powers would protect Constantinople from foreign agression.

THE ROAD TO RUIN.

Sorious Charge Against a Young Girl,

A cn.A_.GE of theft involving circumstances of a painful nature came boforo tho Police Court to day. The accused waa a young girl named Teresa Scott, whose ago is only 16 years, The charge against her was that of stealing a silver watch and chain, the property of AVilliam Uoran. Sergeant Pratt sfated that Wm. Doran ivsldeß in Lorne-strci-t, and tho accused lives with hor parents a fow doors distant. Tho girl waa accustomed to do somo washing and clean ing for Mrs Doran, who is a cripple, and on tho day iv question she gained acceSß to Mr Duran'« bedroom during his absence from home, and took tho watch off a nail. On his return he luissoti tho watch, and reported the matter to the police. Subsequent inquiry by Sergeant Kioly resulted in the discovery of the watch at Levy's pawnshop, in Victoria-ttreet, where it was pawned in tho name of Scott The Ser geant was, however, given to understand that it was pawned by a man. and it was through no tt.slßtfinco afforded by Mr Levy that the nrreßt waa made. Indeed, ho had really decoived tho polico in tho matter. Mr acott, who la a cripple, was called, and stated that his daughter, who waß about 16, was eometimeß pooa, and sometimes bad. Mr Dornn appoan d in Court, and aßked tho Bench to deal leniently with tho girl. He also very kindly promised to refund Mr Lew the £1 advanced on the watch, in order that the girl might get her libnrty. Sergeant Pratt drew attention to the couduct of Mr Levy in the matter, and stated that he had rendered himaelf liable to a penalty. Tho Bench cautioned MrLevy to give the police iho fullest information for tho future. The Bench, consisting of Messrs Clayton and Irvine, J.P s. hoped this would bo a warning, and dis uiißßCd the charge, on condition that tho father should enter into sureties of £10 for her futuro good behaviour.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COUNCIL.

A meeting of the above was beld yesterday. Present: Sir Maurice O'Rorke (Chairman), Mr Justice Gillies, Hlb Worship tho Mayor, Roy. D Rruce. Colonel Haultain, and Mr Hesketh. Klkction op Chairman.— Sir Maurice 0 Korka was re-olccied to this position, and in returning thanks taid that he had presented the Bill drawn up by Mr Justice Gillies, providing an endowment of 30,000 acres for tho Univer.ity Co lege, to tho Minister of Eduoation, and with a fow slight modiflo-tions it met with his approval, and was posaod by tho General Assembly. About 700 acrea of land at Taupiri were leased for coal and mining purposes. Wi h regard to the building for theo Clhgo ho had consulted the Premier, buthe waßinformed thatit was hopeless to apply for £10.000 or £20.000 for tho traction of build ings. The Government had, however, given permission by tho Special Powers and Contracts Act that the Crown Lands Building should bo hando,i over to tho College Council as soon as it was vacated by tho Crown Lands Department ? bis property extonded from Hden-Btreet to Bench Bead, and Included all the buildings; but nothing could el.ip.e beforo next session. UNIVKKSITY COLLEGE Bkserves Act—On tho motion of Mr Jnstico Gillies it wai resolved to apply to the Go'ernmont for moneys due under the 6th section of the Act. ( Admission as Undergraduate.—Mr J. R. Reed was, on the recommendation of the Profes sorial Board, admittodan undergraduate of two yearsi Btonding at tho University College, he having already kept four terms at Claio Col lege, Cambridge. COKKKSPONDENOB.—The letters received were dealt with as follows .--From Professor Aldlß, suggesting that a copy of tho valuable memoirs of surveys in Western Palestine should bo purchased for the library: De cided tnat it is not required at present,— _rom Roy D. Bruce, reporting that the Com mittoe had arranged with Mr J. B. Whyte, of Cambridge, who was visiting tho district, to survey the Whakatane Block, and report upon tho be:-1 way to deal with it at a cost of £iO.-lt was resolved t_ approve tho expenditure in curred by tho Committee.—From Mr Byro\ agent for W. H. Clark, asking for a com pletion of tho lease of certain portions of tho ldiipirl Reserve, and requesting to be assisted, not by direct cash pajmonts, but by the remission of rent and royalty, and per mission to use tho timber solely for railway and mining purposes.—A Committoe, consisting of Sir Maurice O'Rorke. Hia Worship ihc Mayor, Colonel Haultain. and the Roy. D. Bruoe, was appointed to report upon this application, and as far as possible upon the endowments generally. — From tho Governors of tho I names High School, asking that the Pro fossots might locture in that district on mineralogy and genlogy.-Professor Brown, to whom the latter had been referred, reported that it would cost about £250 to deliver 20 leo lures and form a small mineralogical museum. —The Chairman stated that the General As sembly had voicd to assist Professor Brown and others in delivering lecturos on mining through out tho colony. - On tho motion of Air Justice Gillies, it was resolved that tho correspondence bo forwarded to the Minister of Mines, request ing Mm to sanction tho expenditure, and that the Governors of tho High School aud the Pro fessors bo informed of the course tho Oouncll had adopted.

laDpiri Hkskrvk.- It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Justice Gillies, that Professor lhomas bo asked if hecouid makeitconvenient during tho vacation to furnish a report upon tho geological eiaracter of the Taupiri Block, especially as regards the coal deposits. Oam.kby in I.eotuhk HALL.-lt was resolved to authorise tho erection of t_e above The Council then rose.

SUPREME COURT-This Day.

IN BANKRUPTCY,

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.) Orders of DisctUhOKi.-Orders of discharge from bankruptcy wore anpllod for on behalf of James btodarr and J. .1. Allan, and granted, there being nn optositlon in either ease. Adjlticatio.v.—Mr Rh. Skecn appeared in Buppo.t oi the petition of Louis Khrenfried and 1 nomas Meiltoy, that John Tasker, of Mount linen, cartor, should bo adjudicated a bankrupt. — I hore wan no opposition, and tho prayer of tho petition was then-fore acceded to. Similurly _eorg • Brewer, of Kawakawa, blaeksmiti-, was Hdjudicatrd a bankrupt upon the petition of Dr. J A. Caldwell, for whom Mr E. Hesketh ap peared. It will b_ remembered that come months a_ro Dt- Caldwell piosoouted Brewer for slander, and obtained a verdict. Account*.—.Sundry accounts were referred to the Auditor-General.

he Court then rose.

VOLUNTEER NOTES.

City Guards. The City Guards held their weekly parade last night, at which a muaier of it. were preient, under the command of Lieutenant Schemilt. who put the men through an instructive course of march ne manual, bayonet, and skirmishing drill. A etter apolouy from Captain Isaacs was read, explaining that in consequence of an ac cident he had mot with, he would be uaable to attend. O Battery. The 0 Battery will assemble for church par j . . at_ Bh _-ary "• pftrnell, on Sunday noxt, 25th inst., at 10,15 a.m. .. - . 4 j

DIRING ROBBERY.

A Curiosity Dealer p lu^T Arawa. 4«a ft, A most daring robbery was _„ board the steamship <W*?**U she left for London l ast curiosity dealer named JamJn> * disposing of his goods, m j!* 81**. photo album to one of the fi " >M[ purchaser of the book went \T*~ Tt» quarters, ostensibly JP> to U, procuring the money™'' *jmt speedily return, and Glenn, t n dil» D_ According to his own I*»«d £ descended several nSJjTSh Q he was forcibly seU^by £*Jfc *C and throtvn down in __ daYS *< he was set upon and robbed of v ot- X number of gold omamen^^b, cold quartz., 4c., to the value cKTS. When released, he iuteS^M Clark, of the Water-ptZ* Hn latter having obtained CanWnl^ permission, went into the fiSJS Bt «Wi in company with one of the A?.l^eri and Glenny. The latter, hot 8 offi«» able to identify any of fl^K <*T none of tho property could h» i ' M(U search had to be abandon^ 5 iff' tt° was on tho point of saUi nir wf *S* took a description oi the n__fo, D h° ,offi*i promised to do what wTp 0 »M cover it. In tho meantime qK\H. sotisfaction for |tho disgracefn??.l*. » which he WMflwMgßSg»<

FIRE AT PONSONBY.

An outbreak of fire occurred ia B street, Ponsonby, early thUafternoo^ resulted in the destruction of ti___. byMrA.J.EdmondMhd SIT J. Renwick. The Fire BriJ^i out from town when the &££?* but owing to the distance the £. iSf" itself out before they reached !__**** The buildings contained 3KM?Jft value beyond a load or t. ff and some feed AgZ "J* was sitting on eggs under the stable it her place, and paid the penalt, „iT obstinacy with her life P yoi h"

WELLINGTON NOTES.

(BY TEr._ORAPI.-OW_ COERESPOHDIs,,!

Wellington, this day Some Taranaki settlers have been at that old games, and have been endeavouring h create a feeling of alarm, and at the sij, time, by so doing, frame a protat the one-policeman policy, by promnlgjtin. rumours to the effect that Te Wbitu Parihaka, had given instructions to m L the ploughing operations so notataaT or three years ago. There is, however „! truth whatever in the rumour. A (km. ment officerwasdespatehedtoParihsbiZ days ago, and has been assured by I Whiti and other prominent chiefs of unquestionable loyalty that the mmonrb absolutely without foundation; Thesewn tinued aspersions on their good intentimi mußt be very irritating toloyalandrejcabli natives. ' °

Owing to the indisposition of U. Jervois,, the Governor has postponed bi trip to Christchurch,

The Mosgiel Woollen Factory Comim. have forwarded half-a-dozen splendid ran to Auckland for presentation by Hon, Jit Ballance to the Queen of Rarotonga,

MINING NEWS.

(BY TELEORAPH—OWK OOBESSFOKDDII.)

Tiuiiej, thia day. Deep Level Cross. —The crushing isitip. ing pay ably, and a return of about an oonce per load is anticipated.

New Albcrnia.—No, 2 winze ou tho Success reef has been sunk 15 feet, and the reef is now 4 feet wide, and showi gold when broken down, The crosscut tl it feet level is still penetrating hard eonahj, All preliminary work ia the Seng ef Freedom level has been accomplished, in. passes are now being repaired. Cambria.—The manager is about to b«§ii driving at No. 2 level on O'Sulliran'■ leader, which is believed to be identical vi tit cross lode now yielding the rich gold Mi. 3 level.

Moanataiari.—Kirby, triboter, crashed 7 loads quartz for 13o_. lldwts. Biught Smile.—About 201b of _pe<_e_ have been obtained from the stopes start the Multum in Parvo level.

Reuben Parr.—Ait intermediate b. has been opened from the winze below Poiat Kussell level, and in sloping on the Mv at the eastward side the manager obtained 251bs of specimens this morning,

A MISSING GOLD PROSPECTOR.

{BY TELEGRAPH—PBESS ASSOCIATIOH,

W-Noanui, tbi-d_y. The relatives of Mr McDonald, pwpecte for Wanganui Gold minining Comp«ny>' ing anxious as to his whereabouts, got Ih Native Minister to make enqniriei. Hi* certained that three weeks ego MtDouU left Kihikihi for the Wanganni Eirer, through the King Country. Mr Rocbfort has got instructions to look for him ana" port.

TELEGRAMS.

Dunemn, this day,-John Henderson, blacksmith, Outram, waa cru_ied to dew by a dray. .. y Kossler has been committed for mil m embezzlement of Victoria Insurance fa* In J. T. Thomson's will case, jndgn* was given against the Crown.

Blenheim, this day.-The opening of to Supreme Court has been postpon* w Saturday morning. There is W " criminal caso on the calendar, but»» anticipated that the civil and bankraw business will occupy several W A chief case for trial is the action—bwi » Now Zealand against the Corpora"^ « Blenheim, relating to drainage and w» rights, and will be tiled by the judge*! out a jury. , , .. ____. laurie, the pedestrian, footed.*»■ Blenheim to Picton and back, a, duW" 40milos, yesterday, insixmmuto««f» live hours he backed himself to do» » Tho Road was bad in places, &_**» was impeded by vehicles. Tee feat <* «"■ sidered plucky and creditable.

LATE TELEGRAMS.

THE MISSIJfG fi0l» PROSPECXOB

WAOTAiroi.thbafteiM* Archie McDonald,prospector,^*" rived to-day from the King country reports seeing likely country at Ba»R but could not wait to prospect thoW. £ as the survey party wanUd to g» reports fully to the Association^n * He found the natives all ttg£ friendly, and met with no opposite.

ISLAND BAY RACES.

(BY TELEGRAPH-PR^ ASSOC"*1

W__U»oKW l ttl»«toB,J, There is glorious weather for *» Bay races to-day, and there are BW= spectators on the courßS, ' mtl a_t.i. Hurdle RACK.-Erebus, ll Miss Agnes, 3. Seven etanea. head, after a slashing race. _ * d S ; 6sec, Totalisator dividends. «— outside. £5. Admini!t'»' 0'1 Island Bay Handicap. -M™ 6 1; JPasha, 2; Rata, 3.

Dor-well, the tatotajj, «" liabilities are stated at i^UW

The preparations for &£*s_» *J fancy __,» ball to tho «ggj id*S sonny -uc.al Union are pro* ggJJSjJ there is every prom so °£ » d puir*^HS gathering, lo _U UMentt ana ,^ Be a fancy dress ball. Pu™ P«',S_* applicants for tickets w w «g lr 4eW^ ne-riy ad have MnounC-d jfj tion to don fancy *«"*«£ lM_r2 tleace " set has toM.«r*W* W*£ £ quadrille, and •• Pinafore " Bets numberof applications »«JJJee_ lie WggJ nightinadraaoeof thetoU»w w ,y rag Co_i,nitte.'» gtaSwSsgSg* HaU for the J«*^ft B«^JgKS _ that there will be fulll "*s„i to BWJ, tS the ball is c^S?S«LSS decosaor compleW^ M4 ,_c*Mlie TI7 rata, there •M.f^'T? it wM be a brilliant*®*

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAK, THURSDAY, OOTOBER 22 1885.



A NNOUNCBMBNT, SHERA BROS. HAVE REMOVED TO THEIR MEW WAREHOUSE, WELLESILEY-STREET EAST. [1 CARD.] • T \R. WILLIAM ROBERT ERSON, late -*-^Medloal Officer and Publio Vaccinator, Huddoraflold (England^, may be consulted athle residence, Onehunga (opposite Mr Oilman's, Chemlst)- Mornlng _ _. _. _. oto 10 Afternoon. _. _. m Ito 8 Evening _. m . «, Bto 7 J^EWMARKET XT 0 TEL, GEORGE H. EASTON Nkwmarket. '



-pv R. LEG E R ERS ON, OTAIIUHU, Attends (emergencies excepted) upon the follow ing days at the undermentioned places: PANMURK-At Mr Fleming's Store, ten a.m., Saturday. HOWIOK-One p.m., Saturdays. PAPAKURA — Wednesdays, ten o'clock a.m. and o'clock p.m., at Mr Fall well a. WAIROA SOUTH - Wednesday, twelve o'clock, noon, Walroa Hotel. AUCKLAND—AickIn'a Surgery, Fridays, half-past ono p.m. pSE A P T INES WM. R. BRIDGMAN'S. Heavy Galatea Strlpos in great varloty, 6}d, worth 9d, Relinquishing China Mattings ; bal ance left will bo sold very cheap; Iyd white at Id yd. 200 Boys' Straw Hats, last season's goodß, from 8d; 500 Silk Windsor Scarrs, from Od. Being deßiroua of reduoing Clothing Stock be fore stock-taking, I have reduced prices very much. Men's Tweed Trousers, la 6d: BoyB1 ditto, 3s 6d; Youths', 4a. Men's Tweed Suits, from 15b ; Boys' Suite. 13s 6d j Youths' Suits, 10s 6d : Knlcker suits, from 3s 9d; Mon's Trouaers and Vest 7s Hd ; Men's Tweod Coate. GsCd; Men's All wool Paget Coats, 9s Od, worth 21s; Boyo' and Youths' Felt Hats, Is Od; Men's do., Is lid; Men's White Shirts, from 3s 6d; Men's Merino Undershirts, la 6d; Men's Flannel Shirts and Drawers. Is lid; Coats's White 200-yd Reels, slightly damaged, Is doz. Nloc assortment New Spring Goods in Laces, white and coloured; Ribbons, Frilllnga, Polnte, Sateen Dtobs Goods, in great variety, marked very low. Choice lot Dress Buttuia, Umbrellas. Any Winter Goods loft over will bo sold at considerable reductions. Patterns free by Post. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, 283 - UPPER QUEEN-STREET. - 288 DISEASES OP THE EYE, EAR, AND THROAT. DR. A. CHALLINOR PURCHAB May be consulted dally at his Residenco, Pitt street; and at— Thk English Pharmacy, Qukkn-street (Mr .Haslktt's), from 2 to 3 p.m. TiikNewton Pharmacy (MrKkndkrdink's), Karangahape Road, from 10 to 11 a.m DR. S P• E E R, FOOT OF QUEEN-3TREET, Auckland. II J. SPEER, M.D., a regular graduated Physician of the Medical Department of Har vard University, U.S.A., and now licensed to practice throughout Now Zealand, would respectfully say to the puMlc that he has made Chronld. Special, and Nervous Diseases a apeolality for over 10 years. QPRINd QEASON j MILNE & CHOYCE Would beg to notify to their friends and the public generally that they have NOW OPENED AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OK ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES FOR THE COMING SEASON, And would respectfully solicit a CALL. Tho Goods having been bought in the Homo Markets on very advantageous terms, the Prices are guaranteed to be EXCEPTIONALLY LOW. nJ Tho following represent a fen of the Goods Openedl W NKW MILLINERY k , NEW SHAPES IN STRAW GOODS L>H NKW MOD CAPS ~ NEW MANTLES, VI3ITE9. &o. onew jerseys, dust coats. &0. new Fans, fancy goods h»H NEW COSTUMES *M NEW DRESS GOODS (ImmnnßOvarlotj) r-s NEW WASHING MATERIALS >—S NEW SILKS, BROGUES. See. NEW CURTAINS. NEW ANTIMACAS3ERS, &c „)_> NEW LACKS (In groat variety) °a new kid & taffeta gloves NEW 1. KILLINGS, RIBBONS, &o. t_T EVERY REQUISITE /*H IN J BABY LINEN, r-1 AND HH LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S -H UNDERCLOTHING. £. BOYS' CLOTHING, COLLARS, CUFFS, TIES, &c. DRESSMAKING, MANTLE-MAK ING, BOYS TAILORING, AND UNDERCLOTHING-MAKING ON THE PREMISES. Patterns and Prlcos by Post Free. K-PER CENT. DISCOUNT FOR-K ° CASH. w MItNE & CHOYCB, AUCKLAND. Tt/T RS. S. H. CLARK'S J__L GOVERNESSES' INSTITUTE AND SERVANTS' RKGISTRY OFFICE. 310, QtJEEV street; Telephone No. 345 Wait. Ing Rooms for Ladies and Servants. Every facility given for Immediate engagements. Cor respondence respectfully invited from Ladles In all parte of the Provincial District Referees; Joseph Banks Esq., Manager Frozen Meat and Storage Co.; Thos. Buddie, Esq., Solicitor; D. J. MoLeod, Esq., Manager A.M.P. Society j X, B. Parsons, Esq., Secretary Gas Co.; J. M. Bhera. Esq. (Shera Brothers); J. L. Wilson, Esq. (Wilsons and Hcrton), Agent for Austra lian Mutual Provident Society. We hare mo oh G____h_>D_B>i_iyoi pleasure In stating our extensive at- IRON toration- are com pleted. At con 7 Ti BEDSTEADS sioerablo outlay -» we have enlarged . our Show Rooms. TT Many of our U a__T_..._-__ Mends will be »__S__U__ fairly astonished T> ft vlrl-t? eta°"_°eS ß ORANWKLL'S. steads, Carpets, XT and General A.' Household' Fnrnl- " tore presented to 1 their view as they A . ~• travel round our f_Kn__> n ._> premises. Q MuaonM •-J Assortment of GARLIOK fc |J CARPETS ORANWKU* At Reduced Prfoes — YOUR BA*j«* ft CRANWELL, Young people about to start TT Housekeeping H , will find ft to their advantage r _ --.'"Eftbl-ffi 0 BEDROOM. lf^_T^r__T 7 TT WTTINO.ROOH iTZ.° lJ^ „ D_NING.ROOI_I. £___& toYr 8 S KIKapW JSf'njT'SS E roiwnfifeß amount from onr Warehouse. AT GARLIOK _ GAR_ii6K & 'WtOM & CRANWELL, ORANWELLB. QARLIOK IA riRANWHCL'S, QUEEN-STREET, AUOB__AND, [A OABD.] JITR EARQUHAR MACRAE SOLICITOR, Queen-street, Auckland. Office—New Zealand Loon and Mercantile Agenoy Company's Buildings, next Bonk ot New Zealand. FREDERICK MOUZER'S Bijou Shop, in Viotoria-streot, Is still the gem of Auck land. Walk np and see it IPs worth the trouble. Albums, Handbags. Workboxes. Tana, Books, Birthday Cards, and tasteful and beauti ful articles Innumerable. Plain Figures and Plain Dealing-the only plain things about the plaoe.



n r, x> b w c s, M.R.C.S., England, L.R.C.P., Edinburgh, ATTEND-: OTAHUHU-Daily P _NMURK —At Mrs Kingsley B. on Saturdays, 11 a m HOWlCK—AtMrsMcGlnnes's, Saturdays, PAPAKURA AND WAIROA S.-On Wednosda; s. All messages to bo left at HIS OWN RESIDENCE, or with MR FRED. FALLWELU Chemist, O T A H U H U.