COMING EVENTS.

Keotlngs, &c, To-night. Opora House—Hugo's Bullulo Minstrels, 8. V M.0.A.-Dr. Lnwry's Medical Talk, 7.30. Choral Hall -" Martyr of Antioch," 8. Annual Mooting of National Cricjtet Club, 7 30. St. David's—Sootland's National Pout; Songs and Illustrations. 8. Waltc's Mount Eden nail—Dance, 8. St. Thomas's and All Saints' Churches-Mis- Bion Services, 8. Aloxandra-stroot-Loeturo on Thomas Collins, by Rev. J. A. Smith. 7.30. Union-atreot Wesloyan Sunday-school-Soiree. 0.30.

Auction Saloa To-morrow.

Vaile and Bradley-Waikato Potatoes, 12. Alfred Bnckland-CatUe Sate at Drory, 12. Gabriel Lowls-Hoslery, etc., 11. Richardson and Jackson—Fruit, 11. Carbines and Taylor-Produce. 11. R. Arthur.—Fruit, Produco, Gocorles, eto.

Chief Post Office, Auckland.

Mulls will closo as under s—

Tnis Day.

Por Kati Kati,

Aongateto. Tauranga, and

OpoHkl, por Rotomahana at 4 p.m. For Thames, por Rotomahana. at 4.30 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Parua, Walpu. Wha ngurol. ICame, and Mangapal, per Glonelg or Waitakl, at 5 p.m. For Mangawal and Kalwaka, per Ruby, at 5 p.m. Per Australia an follows :—

Fur Navigator Islands, Sandwloh Islands. United States of America, Canada, British Columbia. Central nnd Sonth America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 1 p.m. Money orders. 10.S0 a.m. Registered letters and uowßiiaperß. at 11.30 a-m. ijiite letters, bearing an extra fee Of six pence In addition to the postage, will bo received by the Mall Agont on board the st earner up to the time of sailing. This mail will he due in London on Friday, October 23,1885

Wkdnksday, ICth lust.

For Waitara and Southern ports, par Staffa, at

a a.m. „ For Coromandel. per Coromandel, at 11.30 a,m, For Thames, per Enterprise, at 4 p.m.

Thursday. 17th inst

For Walwera, Te Kapa, and Warkworth, por

Rose Casoy, at 10 a.m. For Gi»borne, Napier, Southern ports, and Aus-

traiian Colonies, per Tarawera, at 11 a.m. For Waitara and Southern ports, per Gairlooh,

at 11 ii.iii. For Tauranga and OpoUki, por Wellington, at I p.m. Thursday, 21th Instant. Per Waihora. as follows:—

For London via Rio de Janoiro and Plymouth (nor Katkoura from Wellington 27th Inst.), at 11 a in. Mail will bo due at destination about SihNo'embr.

For London via Rio do Janiero and Plymouth (per Doric, from WelUogton. on 25th insu), i'or Bpooinlly addrciaed correspondence only, por 1' ■n»(iin I in t on iately after arrival of Zea lnnclia from Honolulu. Mall will bo due at destination about 7th Norember. Signed) S. B. BIS 9,

8. B. BIS 9, Chief Postmaster,

Chief Post-offlce. Auckland,

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

AijOKi.ANi;—This evening, 11.18; to-morrow morning, 11.11. Manvkau IiKADs—To morrow morning, 2.8! to-morrow afternoon, 2 31. ckAiPAKA Hkads—To-morrow morning, 36; afternoon, 3.31,

Sunset.—This evening, 5.18. Sunribk.—To-morrow morning, 0.2. Moon's Aoe.—First Quarter, l'tith, 5.55 p.m,

ARRIVALS.

LAST KVENINO. Hewai'd, schooner, McDonald, from Whangaroa Suuoy ICaio, schooner. Baihurst. from MoiißOnul Knnny Kolly,kotch, Willlama. from Mongoirul Ilk'UuU, » v.. Johnson, from WliunKarti AVaiiuki, s 3 , Crawlord, from WhaiiKarei

A)i9tralia. P.M.S.S.. Rrough, from Sydney Omapero, n.s„ Smith, from Southern ports

DEPARTURES.

MBT KVENINO. Clansman, s.s.. Farquhar, for Russell Tarawora, 8.8., Sinclair, for Russoll Wellington, s b., Stephenson, for Tauranga Arpyie, s s., Amodoo, for Morcury Bay I 'lirietina, schooner, avanacn, for Whangnrel

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Rotomahana. from Thames, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Wellington, from Tauranga, to morrow, early Coroniandol. from Coromandel, to-day, 5

p.m. Entorprii*e k f rom Thames, to morrow, 1 a.m. Suva, from S athern poits, Friday Zealaudia. from San Francisco, September 19 Aoran;;l, from London. October. ■ Aia**'a, from London, October Tongarlro, from London, via Southern ports,

October [For projected departures sou shipping ad. veititonier.la and mall notieos.J

IMPORTS.

Per Duchess of Argylo—lo cases Pain's fire wor*rs.—W. 11. Hazard, Gunmaker, 166a. Queen sirot.

Per Omiipero.from Souther.) ports:—llsboxes candles, 11 hogsheads ale. 11 cases confections. 100 i ises jam, 50 cases vostas. 80 bundles laths. 35 boxes kl<i<B, 870 sacks oats, 380 sacks flour, 50 SAcka bran. 81 reels harbod w)re, 11 cades tea, 71 plates iron, 00 sa'iks bonedusi, and cargo' ox J.aniMtonc from Glasgow.

EXPORTS.

Per Australia, for San Franclaoo-200 cases meat?, 11l eases and 100 bag 9 seed, 131 eases gum, 111 bjxes gold.

I'tir Olive, for Friendly Islands-.IDO cases keroalne, 10 mats sugar, IU ca.oa salmon, 10 bags rice, 19 bags Hour. 6.1 cases meats, 69 kegs beef, 2.011 pieces timber, 47 packages biscuits, and sundries.

iNWAutis CoASTWisK.—Fanny Kelly, from Monitonui, with 32,37.1 ft timber; Paku, Irom Taimia, with 2S,ODOft timber; Savoy Kate, from Mongonul, wtih 35X00ft timber; Vixen, from Whangarei, with SI head cattle ; Progress, from Whnngapona, wi'.h 31,000 ft timber.

Out wards Coastwise.—Pakn, for Talma Risie, for I'hami-s; Vixen, for Whangarei Opo.i'il, for Tatrua ; Start, for Whaogarei.

The three-masted schooner Sir John Franklin left Sydney for Newcastle and Auckland on August gj.

Tho kqtch Venus arrived from Whekatane vcbicrday afternoon, with 20 Sacks maize and 35 tens potatoes.

The barquo Katahdln, with part cargo from New York for Auckland, left Wellington for this port yesterday.

The s.s. Glenelg arrived from Wbangaretlast evening, with the following passengers: Mr and Mrs Buchanan, Messrs J. Harrison, Jones, Footo, Finlayßon, Strumpcl, Stoney, ft. Finlay xon. Cameron, Foresight, Brownsdale, Quest, Carter, Master Harrieon, and I steerage.

Tho brigan'lno Ooeola arrived at Sydney from Kaipara on September 8, tho paisage having occupied 11 days.

The barquo Bonguela was berthed at the Quaen-streut Wharf this morning.

Captain 11111. formerly of the baroue Anazl, who Jjroiifjht the s.s. Qairloch out from Glas gow, will bo a passenger for Friendly Islands by tho schooner Olive. He goes thither with Mrs Hill, and Is likely to settle down at the Island?.

Tho schooner M.dletoa left Tlmaru with a cargo of wheat, oats, and potatoes for Whanga rei on the 10th inst.

Tho following were passengers from Whan ?arci per s.s. Waitaki:—Messrs Nowbold, ,ewis. Aldcrton. Thornton, Stanley, Southern, Mann. Whitohouso, and Hart, Master and Miss Crisp, Miss Mabel Hay, Mrs Crawford, and sir stoorago.

Tho ship Duchess of Argyle, having got rid of hor oxploilves at tbo powder ground, oame up harbour to-day, and berthed at tho Queen street Wharf. Shs will commonoe diech irging car^o to-morrow.

Tho s s. Arawata was romoved from the eastern side of Queen street W'liaif this morn ing, and berthed alongside of the Crusader, where she will remain until September 21, when she is to leave again for Fiji. Whilst coming alongside of tho Crusader she got across that vussola bows, but no damage of any conae quenco resulted therefrom.

The fallowing vessels entered outwards at the rustom9 oday: Nerbudda, ship, Calder, for Calcutta; Orpheus, schooner. Taw, for Noumea and Norfolk Island.

The schooner Ollvo is expected to sail this evening for Friendly Islands. Passengers- Captain James Hill. Mrs Hill and child, Messrs N. H. Wt*rd, and W. H. Hawkins,

Mr Yeoman, of Albert-Btreet, has Riven Mr Bailey an order for a steam launch 28 feet In length, which will ba built at an early date.

Tho barge Progress was hauled up on Mr Bailey's Blip thia morning for repairs.

The s.s. Waitaki arrlvad from Whangarr-l this morning, and at high water she was docked by Mr C. Bailey for outward cleansing.

The schooner Hally Bayley, whilst lying alongaidoMr Joubor's wharf at Sydney on Aug. Si, 6iiddonly commenced leaking, and gradually settled down until the water reached her deck. It was surmised that, sho had struck a projecting stono in tho wharf. Tho vessel was floated subsequently, and is now undergoing repairs.

The s.s. Omapore arrived from Southern ports at 2.lft a.m , -with the following saloon passen gers:—From Timaru: Mrs Grant and family. From Napier: Mr A. I). Willis, Mr lii_j?ard. From Tauranga: Mrs Morris; and four in the steerage

Messrs Henderson Aid Spraggon launohed f«jm thoir yards, Customs-street West, this moiTiing a cutter of 16 tons. This vessel was originally tho Tweed, which having been sorlously injured during a galo in harbour, was hauled up for repairs These proved of Buch an extensive character that the cutter was almost entirely ro-built, and she Is now as good as now. Kho has heen re chTistencd tho Teaser, Her owner is Mr Thos. Henderson, junior.

Mr W. Mowatt, lato chief engineer of the U. 5.3. Company's steamer Wairarapa. has severed his connection with the Company having been appointed engineer to the Belfast Refrigerating Woiks noar Kaiapoi. Prior to his leaving ihe vessel Mr Mowatt was the re cipient of a handsome gold hunting watch, purchased by tho officers of the Wairarapa as a mark of the esteem they entertained for him.

The schooner Reward arrived from Whan garoa last ovening. When she was tacking off Bean Rock, the wind suddenly Bhlfted and un fortunately ran h-,r aground on tho roof before any precaution could prevent the mishap. She remained there uniil the following tide, when she wan floaed off and came up harbour, ap parently having sustained very little diiinage.

THE AUSTRALIA.

The mail steamer Australia arrived from Syd ney about 1 o'clock this morning. In addition to passengers for Auckland, sho had 22 saloon and 20 steerage booked through for San Francisco. She brought no cargo *6r Auckland, but for Frisco she had 1.052 ingots tin and 19 boxes sovereigns, valued at £.7,500. The Australia

was to have resumed hor voyage 'or San Franclsoo and Honolulu late this afternoon, this being her last homeward trip under the present mall contract, although she wUI most probably carry the Inward mall to arrive here about 11th November next Captain C. O. Brough reports :- Discharged Sydney pilot 10th September at 4 _ m and experienced moderate winds and fine wea'th»r throughout the passage Rounded Nor.h Cape, lit- lnat., at 8 a.m. and received Auckland pilot at 10.45 p.m. Passengers for Auckland:—Miss White, Sisters of Merc/ (2). Rev. M. Kelleher. Messrs H. Bell, A- R. Morri son Mr H. V. Arrowsmlth. H. H. Drysdale, E B. Reynolds, A- F. Spawn, Mr and Mrs Sktnnir. and four steerage. The Australia takes tno following passengers from Auckland for San Franoiseo :-Me_srs H. Hen wick, \\. B. GU more, W. Butterworth. W. Commons. W. P. Seaoold and wife, E. H. Howard, Geo. Edwarda, Mrs MoKeown and four chlldren.l

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL.

Rotorua, s.#. Neville, from the South

The ■ a, Rotorua arrived from the South at 12.30 p.m. with the following passengers:- Mlssea Gaunt and Grunt, Mosdames Ratollffe, SSbeee. Ranson. King. Wright. Richardson and2ohUdren. Messrs W. Webb. Owen. Nor eato. Ratcllffo. Hakßece, Gromvle, McCaig. Denter, Fow, Hor, Murray. Smith, Cox, Hen der*on, Wilkin, Wright, Owen. Brewer, Cole grovo, Goodson, Downos, Weston, and several In tho steerage.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

SaUIBK of the Doric,

Port Cjiaimiuis, this day.-Salled: Dorlo. as. for Lyttelton. 25 non-union men proceeded by her to discharge aud load hor. Sho taxes the following cargo from this port forLpndon: ett bales wool. 215 do. rabbit skins, 9 dtp. Bheop sklns. 27 do. leather, 14 doz. basils 12fi casks taUow and pelts, 103 cases moats, 364 sacks oat meal, 1,255 do flour, 24 do coals. 17 packages sundries. 6.182 carcases frozen mutton.

The Mall Steamer Tongorlro, There are no signs of the Tongariro.

Poht Ai.nEivr. this day.—Arrived: Daroy Pratt, from Auckland. PobtAlbeut. this day.—Tho Energy, with timber, from Nicholson's, was towed town at noon. Wind westerly.

COMMERCIAL.

Kvkctns Stab Offloe. this day. Muflsiw SIBBW and Sow sold to-day. at the Exchange Mart (late Dowdtn'c) the following: —Wheat, the line, 28s per bushel: cheese, I'M; onions, Is; hams. Old to 8d; flour, 10s ud; potatoes. £< 15s; bran, la Id; box tea, 10s. Racehorse pressed hay not yet landed.

Deaths.

COX.—On September 11. at Upper Lome-street, Annie Isabella, the beloved and youngoßt daughter of Robert and Sarah Cox; aged 6 months. The funeral will leave hor paronts'residence. to-morrow (Wednesday), at3p.m. ■FERGUSON.-Aceldentally killed by a fall from a horse, Archibald Ferenßon. The funeral will leave his father's residence, Newton Road, to-morrow (Wednesday), at 3 . m. Friends please accspt this Intimation. KKRR—On September 15, at Alberton, Thora Daisy Howard Kerr, youngost daughter of Allan Kerr and Sophia Louisa Taylor ; aged 9 years. The funeral will leave for St..Luke's Church Cemetery to-morrow (Weilnosdaj), at I p.m. LARKINS.—At Orakol View, Remuora, on the .night of September 11. at half-post 9, Eliza Anno, the beloved wife ot Fredk. Larklnß ; aged 58 years. Her end was uoaoo. The funeral will leave the house to-morrow (Waduoeday), at 215 p.m., for St. Madc's. MCKENZIE.—On September .11, at Hamilton Road, Roberta X., youngest daughter of Copt. John MoKenzlo ; aged 3 years 7 months. Tho funeral will loave to morrow (Wednes day), at 3 p.m. friends please accept thia Invitation. STEVENS.—On September 11, at tho residence of her father, Wynyard-atioet, Caroline Emily Vere, the eldest and beloved daughtor of Walter Vero Stevens ; aged 18 years. The funeral will leave, the residence ot her father, Wynyard street, Alton Road, to-morrow (Wednesday), at 1 p.m.

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1885.

For the cause that lucks assistance, For tho wrong that needs resistance, For tho future in the distance, And the good that we can do.

The Auckland Chamber of Commerce, a short time ago, acting in conjunction with the Chambers of Commerce in the South, recommended that the Govern ment shonld initiate measures to secure a reduction in the cable charges. Sir Julius Vogel took an unfavourable view

of the suggestion, and in a long and somewhat satirical letter showed that the charges on the New Zealand cable were almost the lowest on any cable line in the world. He also intimated that as the subsidy was on the eve of expiring, and the Government ques tioned the propriety of spending a large sum annually in order to cheapen cable charges to the merchants of New Zealand, they might rather look forward to an increase than a reduction in the rates. Upon fuller consideration, and after learning that the New South Wales Government were favourably inclined to the renewal of the subsidy, the Postmaster-General appears to have changed his mind, and last night he obtained the sanction of Parliament to a resolution authorising the payment by the Government of a sum not exceeding ,£5,000 a year, on condition that the tariff should be re duced to _s for ten words, and Gd for every subsequent word on ordinary messages, and the Press rate, which has hitherto been the same as the ordinary rate, to 3d per word, on being furnished with a Press guarantee that three times as much business will be done by the Press under the re duced charge. In looking for items of expenditure which might be cut off, there was much to be said against con tinuing the payment of a cable subsidy after the purpose for which the grant was originally made, namely, to secure the construction of the cable, had been achieved. But it may probably be shown that the guarantee of this moderate subsidy returns more than proportionate advantages to the com mercial community. Trade is pro moted by facilities of communication, and the concessions made by the Cable Company are of a very substan tial character, and will yield material benefits to the public. On the whole, therefore, we think the resolution of last night was fully warranted, and that it will lead to much better Press cable services, while affording very consider able relief to the public, who have pro tested against the existing rates as almost prohibitory.

The Reduction of Half a Million.

The vote for nnow Cußtom-houso at Auck land was struck out last night on tho motion of a Canterbury member, and tho voto for roads North of Auckland was reduced. Tho North has thus boon mado to bear a heavy share of tho half-million reduction in tho Public Works Estimates. Tho Welling ton " Post ".suggests that i ho San Francisco mail subsidy should also bo cut oft, but as the £500,000 is already exceeded by £12,000, thero can now be no docont pretext for attacking that. Tho whole of the Public Works Estimates, with the oxcoption of tho immigration voto (consideration ol which has been delayed till tho Minister of Mines can be in his place), have now bcoh gono through in Committee On ono itom alono last night, harbour do fonces, a reduction of £.">O,OOO was mndo. Mr O. F. Richardson nnd Captain Suttor proposed noarly tho wholo of various reduc tions adopted, the former taking up the position of Retrenchment Reformer, and asking questions from Ministers in chargo as to the practicability of reducing each vote seriatim. Tho subjoined table shows tho reductians which havo boon agreed to:— Roads north of Auckland, £15,000. Miscellaneous Roads and Bridges, £10,000. Grants in aid, £25,000. Roads on goldtiolds, £5,000. Waterworks on goldtiolds, £15,000. Public Buildings Judicial, £4,000. Now Customhouse, Auckland, one third cost (£4000). Lithographic machinery and printing offices, £4,000. Lighthousos, £2,000. Harbour defences, £50,000. Railways (Saturday morning reductions), 1*78,000. Total, £512,500.

We understand that tho Pacific Mail Company submitted to the Government an oiler to carry on a mail servico between Auckland and San Francisco, but the subsidy asked was £60,000 a year. It Is expected that by nrrangomeut with the New South Wales Govornmont, a lino will bo established botwoen Sydnoy and Honolulu, performed by tho Union Company's stonraors, tho mails to bo conveyed on to San Francisco in tho Oceanic Steamship Company's lino vessels, which now make fortnightly trips betwoon Honolulu and San Francisco. Tho mail Btonmer has been detained till six tonight, in tho hopo that tho negotiations now pro ceeding may bo brought to a definite Issuo.

A letter signed " Cassiterito " in a rocont issue, roferring to tho Great Western Tin Mining Company, callod in quostion an analysis mado by Mr 11. M. Johnston, of tho Onehunga Ironsand Works, and implied that Mr Johnston was a promoter of th 0 Company. From careful inquirios wo havo instituted wo aro fully satin fled that Mr Johneton had no in terest whatever in tho Company, either as a promoter or proprietor of the ground. Mr Johnston has had vory con siderable experience as an analyst, and especially with tin, having been connected with the Llandsamlot Smolting Works, Swansea, where complex ores aro worked, and he was also connoctod for tivo years with copper and yellow metal works in Wales. Ho was peißonally intimato with Mr French, manager of the Swansea Smelt ing Works, who has a wide roputation for patent smolting processes for extracting metals. Mr Johnston was thoroughly instructed in thoso procossos, nnd woro it not for loss of health, wouli still bo with Mr French. He has also carried on in New Zealand many analysos for tho Onohunga Ironsand Company to the thorough satis faction of tho directors. Mr Johnston is fully prepared to vindicate and demonstrate any analysis to which ho may append his name.

The sharomarkot is dull today, and as no sales havo been eflbotcd wo are unable to givo quotations,

The steamer Australia, which leaves for San Francisco this ovoning, has a very valuable item amongst hor outward cargo. At Sydney, sho shipped gold valued at £87,000, and at this port sho received on additional sum in specie valued at £58,831, pinking a total valuo in gold of £14C,3.'M.

Tha unexpected news of tho death of Mrs Larkins, wife of Mr Frederick Larkins, will bo received with much regret. This lady expired last night at hor residence, Orakei Viow, Romuora, iv her sGth yoar. Mrs I/Orkins had only "hoop ill for a week, and it was only within tho last two or throo days that serious appreherisjops concerning her were felt, by tho family. Deceased was much esteemed by all who know her.

Mr Mitchelson, M.H.R., expects to loavo for England about January, for n fow months. Should, however, thero be a prospect of an early session, wo boliovo ho will resign his seat in tho House.

Mr H. N. Abbott, tho enterprising pro prietor of tho Opera Houso and local entre preneur in the way of public amusement, is on tho lookout for furtlior novoltios to suit his patrons' tastes. The summer is ap proaching, and that experienced actor and business manager, Mr fjachlan McGowan, leaves for Sydnoy by tho incoming 'Frisco mail steamer for the purpose of arranging for a close series of first-class "shows, both in the dramatic and pusical lines. The public will await with interest tho result of his negotiations, for Mr McQowan's name is a sure guarantee that whatever be brings will be possessed cf artistic skill and merit.

Our Wellington correspondent telegraphs that Mr G, A. Salo is beiag entertained by the' Governor, and is to bo banquettod at Bellamy's before his departure from Wel lington by the members of both Housos.

Another trial of importance to shippers is expected to come before the R.M. shortly, several merchants who rcceivod damaged cargo per Nerbudda having resolved to bring a tost case before the Court in order to ascertain ii tho vessel is in any way liable, tbo injuring to goods having arisen through the sea breaking in through one of the scuttles.

The Government schooner Kekeno, whteh is duo from the Auckland Islands, may bring some news of the missing ship North America or her crew.

An individual named Crawford, who had conje to tho Police Station in a shocking state of destitution, was dealt with at the Court today, fiis hair was long, matted, and unkempt, he was almost naked, and what little clothes ho possessed were ragged to a degree, while his feet wore bare. It ap peared from thostatementofSergt. Pratt that tho poor fellow had lived in a cave at Mount Roskill for the laßt twelve months, and the only food ho got was that obtained from pig swill. Crawford informod the Bench that he had worked at tho bush, but tho mon accused him wrongfully, and they put tim ber on tho trucks so that thoy might fall on him and break his legs. They were so uncivil to him that he was compelled to go away. Under these circumstances, tho Bench thought it a kindness to send tho unfortun ate man to gaol.

The City Council authorities havo ro ceived notification from the Uovornmont that all comoteries within the municipal boundaries must be closod within six months.

Masters of schooners and other vessels in the habit of anchoring in tho fair way of tho North Shoro steamors leaving Quoen-stroot Wharf should boar in mind that there is plenty of safo and convenient anchorago without lying in the way of tho Ferry Company's boats.

In passing the accounts of tho District Hospital for tho last month, ono of tho Committco remarked that £350 per annum seomod a large itom for washing.

At tho meeting of tho Hospital Commit too yesterday afternoon, tho House Surgoon roportod that 5 males and 1 fomalo had died during tho past month, 12 had been dis charged, 76 maloß and 19 femalos romaining. The Chairman stated that the mueh-abusod Smallpox Hospital had comoin useful for a placo whoroin to porform a dolicato opera tion on a female.

A mooting of creditors in tho ostate of .lames Kolly, bankrupt, was helil at noon to-day at tlio ollico of tho Oliieinl Assignee After some discussion the following resolu tion was unanimously adopted: —"That, after considering the position with regard to tho plant, stock-in-trado, and loaso under tlio bill of sale, wo doom it best to abandon all claim to the holdor."

Experiments havo boon tried at the Dis trict Hospital to tost tho respoctivo quali ties of Tnupiri and Westport coals. Tho following aro tho rosults: Prom the engi neor, Btating that ho proforred the Taupiri bost, tho relative cost boing Taupiri Cs Sd, Westport 7s 2d. Tho steward reported also in favour of the Taupiri coal, the cost being 3s Bd, ngainat Westport ss.

Voxels in port carried thoir Hags half mast high in consequence of the death of a dauahtcr of Captain John McKcnzie, lato Doputy Harbour-master at this port.

On Sunday ovoning, tho Row J. Robert son, MA,, delivered an interesting lecture to a largo congregation in the Borosford street Church. Tliis time tho address was to young mon, on "Timo." Tho lecturer dealt with timo past, present, future, aud ondod.

A special mooting of the West End Cricket Club is convened for the 17th Soptombor in Robsou's Rooms. Dr. Lawry will givo another of his sorios of popular "medical talks" Uih evening, spocially addressed to young mon. in tho lecture-ball of the Young Mon's Christian Association. Mr W. R. Wills, Secretary to tho Otahuhu Athletic Club, recoived yesterday a cheque for throo guineas from W. F. Buckland and two guinoas from Dr. Legcr Erson as donations to tho funds of tho Club.

St. David's Mutual Improvement Socioty aro to havo an " Evening With Burns" to night in the schoolroom next to tho church. A gentleman from south of tho Tweed will deliver an address on tho character and writings of tho poot, and ladies and gontlo uien will givo songs and recitations from his works. Thoro is no charge to tho public for admission. Thero will probably bo a largo attendance.

A privato letter from Sydnoy states that Mr Dion Roucieault, tho celebrated actor

and playwright, was married in that city to Miss Tlioriidyko on the oth of September.

The bride is a pretty and accomplished actress, who accompanied Mr Boucicault from tho United fctatcs. With regard to tho statoiiiont that ar rangements had boon concluded botwoen tho Moanataiari Extended and Cambria directors for sinking a joint shaft, wo loam that tho negotiations aro still ponding, nnd await tho return of two of tho Cambria directors, who aro now engaged in their Parliamentary duties at Wellington. Tho silver furoro in Sydney Buffets no abatement. By the mail por R M.S. Australia from Sydnoy to day, wo learn from tho " Sydnoy Morning Horuld" that " Messrs Clarke and Co. roport having floated ' Tho Victoria Silvormining Com pany, Limitod.' Tlio capital of tho Com pany is .£04,000, in 04,000 shores of £1 each, with a contributing liability of 5s per share. Tho property of tlio Company is known as Ross and day's lenvo of 10 acres, adjoining tho north-oast cornor of tho Sunny Corner Company's property, and is on the northern boundary ot tho Croat Western Company. At tho first mooting of shareholders, Dr. Renwick, Messrs D. O'Connor, M.L.A., 1.. Aaroiiß, A'fred llildor, and R, 11, Atkinson wore elected directors, and Mr Crosloy l.ukin was appointed legal manager." At tho last mooting of tho Managing Committee of tlio Female Rescue Brigade, which was held on Friday, it was delinitoly resolved not to hand ovor tho Homo to tho Solvation Army. On tho following day Mrs Hutchinson resigned hor position as matron, and Mrs'Liddoll, a lady of 15 yoars' oxporionco in practical Christian work, was appointed in hor stoad. Mrs Liddoll lost no timo in entoring with onorgy upon hor duties, and sho is at proßont engaged in re organising tho internal and othor arrange ments of tho Home. Mrs Hutchinson's withdrawal has loft a bedroom and Bitting room unfurnished, and friends nnd sympa thisers aro rcspootfully invjtpd to contri bute what assistance thoy can towards pro curing the necessary furniture.

Complaints respecting flower-stealing aro of daily occurronco, ana yet whou tho polico have an opportunity of nipping tho evil in tho bud, tho victims of tho dopredations

will not como forward. A case in point has just happened. Vory oarly on Saturday morning Constablo Bullon in his rambles, discovered an old acquaintance with a bag on his shoulder. Tho couplo woro on sulliciontly good terms for tho constablo to oxamino tho bag, and when lio did so ho found that it contained about 150 camellias, many of which had beon pulled up by tho roots. Bright vowed ho had purchased tho llowors for 3d, but tho constablo did not believe him, and took him into custody. Since then, tho police havo mado overy endoavour to find persons whoso garden had boon robbod, but with out success, and as tho ownors did not como forward, tho man was discharged.

At tho mooting of tho Hospital Commit too which was held yesterday oftornoon in tho office of Mr 11, N, Garland, Wyndham stroet, two persons applied for tho vacancy in tho Old Mon'a Rofugo. One was a man named Burns, who stated that ho arrived in tho colony in ISGS, and had resided a groat portion of his timo at Tamaki. In reply to a question whether ho had any family, ho replied that ho had, and had mado over his freehold property to them, which thoy had since sold and gone away to Sydnoy, leaving him without a ponny to starve. Tho Chairman remarkod that there appoared to bo still lunatics at. largo, or mon would never mako ovor property either to thoir wives or children. The other applicant was a man named Southoomb, who! Btatod that ho required modical treat-' ment, and thoroforo wished to re side noar tho Hospital. After discuss ing the applications it was resolved to admit Southcoftib and promjso tho next vacancy to Burns, who in tjip ijioanwhi/o would bo, allowed something by' tho Benovolont Society.

A mass meeting will bo hold to-morrow evening at St. James's Jln.ll upon tho sub ject of cooperation of land, labour, and capital. Mr W. L. Reos has at last been ablo to launch his schomo, for we sco that business is to. bo commenced this week. The question of local business is, howevor, wo believe, of a vory seoondary measure of importance. The real merit of tho schomo, and tho ono foaturo which commondß it and will commend it to colonists and intending colonißts, is the proposal which it contains for settlement of land and introduction of monoy and their labour. Tho exieteuco of superabundant cash and labour in tho Old Country is a fact which no one can deny. The want of money and labour is becoming most press ing in this colony. Alf the different phases of tho question ought to ho well considered to-morrow night. Mr Rcea is to'be cop gratulated upon tho plans which he hao adopted to Becuro public support. All classes aro oll'ored somo inducements, and thoßO inducements are suited to tho wants of thoso to whom thoy are offered. No doubt organisation and oconomy of labour are powerful factors towards success. Tho loading principle, too, of participation of profits among producer, capitalist, and con fcnsjer must command attention, and to Borne extent, sympathy, At any rate, all should attend tho cwe,ting to hear for themsolveß.

The Choral Society's final rehearsal of Sir Arthur Sullivan's sacred musical drama, "Tho Martyr of Antioch " passed off suc cessfully last night, and the performance takes place this evening, Herr Schmitfc of course conducting as usual. The coßt of characters is as follows:—Margarita, daughter of Calliae, Priest of Apollo, Miss Whitaker (soprano); Julia, o Priestess, Miss Oorbott (contralto); Olybius, Roman Governor of Antioch,Mr Jos. Hanna(tenor); Callias, Priest of Apollo, Mr Upfell (bari tono); Fabius, Bishop of Antioch, Mr Smyth (baritono). The words aro taken from Dean Milman's drama, its subject is tho martyrdom of St. Margaret, in the third century a.d.

A meeting of the Nowton Band of Hopo was held last ovening in tho schoolroom, Edinburgh-street. About 160 persons were present. Mr It. Redfern acted as chairman and Mr E. Wood officiated at the instru ment. Readings and recitations wero rendered tho following little iolks :— "Grandma's Angel," Miss Daisy Spragg; "Miko'a Brother," Master Fred Rowe; " How They Came Down tho Hill," Miss Elsie Wood, and "Spring Bringeth Rain," Mastar Stewart.

Cr, Kidd intends to move at tho next City Council meeting :—"That a return be supplied of the number of lamps applied for by petition or otherwiso and not granted, and that the matter be referred to tho Finunco Committee to interview tho directors of tlio Gas Company, with a view to seeking a reduction on the present chargOß on increasing the number of lamps."

To the Pudlic. -I, the undersigned, do this day make the following Btatemonft in hopes that otherß who havo gone through a similar afdiction may profit thereby :-For many moDths have I been sick; so bad that life was a burden. 'I'ho mental depression and physical prostration wore Homothlng that cannot bo desorfbed, Hoo ters and patent medicines I have tried without any relief, but getting worse all Ihe time. As a forlorn hopo I called on Dr. Speer, Pnlmerston Buildings, Queonstreot. He examined me. and wltbo.it asking a question, gave mo every symp tom 1 had. Said no would treat me. From the llrst teaflDOoaful of hla modio.no I felt relit/, and bsivo boon constantly getting bettor ovor Binoo. Words cannot express my gratitude. Tho abovo statement I mnkn without any solici tation, and 1 am willing to verify tho same before a J.P.—Rospoctfully yours, R. Adamson, Charlotte-Btreet, Eden Terrace.

To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, Mr G. Lewis will submit a larße parcel of seasonable drapery. The Uue i are well assorted, and the sale la un resorvod. This should Do a Rood chance tor the drapers to purchase some good lines.

Chambers's celebrated sewing machines 30, Quoun-Btroot—(Advt.l

Indigestion.—The main cause of nervous noss is indigestion, and that Is caused by we ill ness ot we stomach. No one can have sound nerves and good hoalth without using American Company's Hop Bitters to strengthen the stomach, purity tho blood, and keep the liver and kidneys active, to oarry olJull tye poisonous and waste matter of tho system. Bee.

Members of Band of Hopo Union Choir and Orchostra are notified to attond t ullpractiee of "John Tre(?cnowoth" To-morrow (Wednes day) evening in usual placo.

THE DROWNING ACCIDENT ON LAKE TAUPO.

(lIV TELKOr.APII —OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Taui'o, this day. Ti|E body ot Mr Ashman, who was drowned on the lake about fivo weeks ago through o boat accident, was recovered on Sunday last. A coroner's inquost was held yester day, when a verdict of "Accidentally drowned " was returned.

METHODIST UNION AT THAMES.

(BY TKLEORAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Thames, this day. The Wesloyan congregations have decided upon the erection of a central church, and at a mooting of worshippora last night £310 Biro subscribed towards cost tho of

tho work

TAUPO NATIVES AND THEIR LAND.

(BY TKLKOIUI'II.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Tactpo, (his day. Thk nativo mooting that has boon hold at Poatu for tho last throe woeks has now broken up. A resolution was passed, prin cipally by stratigors influenced by Topia Turoa, that thoro is to be neither leasing nor sale of lands until tho arrival of Mr Corat from England. To Huohou and Hopoa Tamoritn, chief of this district, and thoir hupus aro in favour of leasing or soiling tho lands, and strongly resented the unwarrantable intorforenco of strangers coming into this district and moddling in local matters. Thoy said that they would petition tho Government to hold a land court as soon as possible in Tatipo.

TELEGRAMS.

Blenheim, this day.—The residenco of Mr Gillespie, Maxwell Road, was broken into on Sunday night, and £2 10s abstracted from a chest of drawers in a bedroom. The burglars got away without being heard by two ladies who wero tho only occupants of tho houso at tho timo. Thoro is no clue at present to tho perpetrators. Numerous cuscs ol potty lorcony, garden robbery, and wanton destruction of property havo taken placo in Blenheim lately, the borough being very scattered and difficult to properly watch.

Christcuitrch, this day, —A professional swindlor namod Mary Belinda Todd, with many aliases, was sentenced to 12 months' hard lubour for imposing on tho landlord of tho Temploton Hotel by representing her solf to be a lady of means, and getting board and lodgings on the cheap. A chargo of uttering a forgo I cheque for £110 is pending againßt her. Mr 11. ,1. Mathjas, Chairman of Selwyn County Council, died yesterday of brain iover. JJo was an early settlor, arriving hero in 1851, and was very widely re spected.

Dunedin, this day.—Kaitangata Coal Company declare 10 por cent, dividend and carry i'.'!,200 forward.

TABLE TALK.

More deplorable offocts of "cram." "Martyr of Antioch" in the Chora! Hall.

Marriago Fairs are still held in Brittany, Tho Buffnlos in a now rok to-night. MrDion Boucicault wasmarriodat Sydney on 9th inst.

Italy produces 1,250,000,000 lemons annually. San Francisco mail steamer loaves Cub ovening.

"Growing weather!" "Yes; growing worse everyday."

It is proposed to construct city railways in Sydney.

Moro " ructions " threatened in Welling ton Hospital.

The new doctor and Miss Maraden already at loggerheads, Tho American war-ship Enterprise is at Melbourne

Dunedin Gas Company offer their engi neer £500 per annum, Sydney V.M.C.A. think it necessary to invito Moody and Sankoy to visit Australia. There are 330 inmates in Auckland Lunatic Asylum, an increase of three since 7th inst, -

Last Wednesday's eclipse of the sun was viewed as a partial event at Sydney under favourable conditions.

Tbo Friendly Socioties Demonstration at Wellington js fixed to tako place on 15th October next.

At tho end of July thero wero po,Gofl frozen meat carcases in the Loudon market, which was quite glutted.

Yet another theory of Maori origin. Mr Jamos Mackay, in a lecturo at Thames, contended that the Maoris aro Arabians.

Tlio railway system of Japan has attained a length of 225 miles, and is steadily in creasing.

A special meeting of Sydney Chamber of Commerce has been called to consider the intended cessation of the San Francisco mail service.

The Wanganui gold prospectors who havo been at Kihikihi for several weeks have again left for tho King Country. Quartz found on tho banks of the Whau River hasjboen found on analysis by Mr J. A. fond to yield 6dwta. 12grs. of gold, and los. Gdwts. JBgrs. of silver. Rev. D, VV, Rpnciinap, of Ponsonby, thinks the Social Purity Society "g, djs graco to tho community," and advises his congregation to have nothing to do with it, 1 he City Council is to bo asked to regu late the passenger traffic in Queen-Btreet, especially on Saturday nights. A new Congregational Church Is to be erected at Devonport. Rev. B. M, Livens has agreed to preach to the congregation for tho noxt six months.

CABLEGRAMS.

(rotter's tf.leorams.)

The Soudan Rebels Active. S-AKiM, September 13.-A number of rebels made their appearance in this neigh bourhood to-day. Troops were despatchei to disperse them, aud in the sWmisb which enßued four rebels wero killed. Tho Frenoh In Madagasoar. Parls, September 14.-Tho reinforce ment of 3,000 men despatched to Mada gascar bos arrived, nnd Admiral Miot has now resumed offensive operations aganißt tbo Hovas. Egypt and tho Telegraph Convention. London, September 14.-The Egyption Government have abandoned their intention of entering tho Telegraph Convention, tho Eastern Extension Telegraph Company agreeing to pay their transit dues. Arrest of a German Spy In France.

A German general has boon arrested on a charge of spying at Belfort, an important military town in France, in the department of the samo name, and has been conducted to the frontior.

AUSTRALIAN.

End of tho Drought In N.S.W,

Sydney, this day. — The prevailing drought is to a great extent broken up, heavy rain having fallen in many country districts.

Action by a Bank Against tho Govern

Tho action for damages brought by the Bank of Now South Wales ngninst tho Government, arising out of the withdrawal from tho bank of the loan business of the Government, has boon concluded, but the result is subjoct to a decision of tho full Court.

Tho Constitution of tho Feiieral Council,

Melbourne, this day.—Acting on the suggestion of the Govornmont ef Western Australia, tho Hon. Mr Sorvico has proposed that the Oovornors of Fiji and Western Australia should havo soats in the Fedoral Council to be held at Hobart early in 1880.

ROBBERY IN FORT STREET.

It was roported in town today that a felonious attempt had been mado to outer the promises of Mr Forwood, fruit im porter, in Fort-street, but the facts do not wholly bear out tho rumour. It ap pears that a consignment of bananas was hanging near one of the windows, in which thero was a broken pane of glass. Theholoin tho glass had been mado larger, and all the bananas within reach stolon. Iron bars affixed on tho outsido of tho windows had prevented further doprodations. The matter has boon reported to tho polico.

AUCKLAND BAND IN THE SOUTH.

(BY TI'XEOBAFH—OW« CORRESPONDENT.)

New Plyjjoutii, this day. The Auckland Band, on their way to Wel lington, arrived in Now Plymouth at 1.0.30, and put up at Craig's Imperial and White Hart Hotel, whore thoy obtainod splondjd accommodation. They gavo a concert to a large house undor tho patronage of the Mayor, Councillors, ColonclStapp, and tho Voluntoors en masse. When marched to the holl, thebandplayed "Patience," "Sym phonia," "Honoria," "Soo-Saw Waltz," "Relief of Ekowo." Bandsmen Hunter, Borwick, and Graham, assisted by tho Phil harmonio Society, under Mr Garry, to play Roeini's Italionia in Alogra. Songs by Messrs Hunter and Hannkon wero very successful. The band loft for Hawora at 7.25 a m , and will give a concort to-morrow ovening, _______________________

SPORTING NEWS.

The Alleged Scratching of Commotion.

(BY TELEGRAPH— OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Wellington, this day. A private cablo roccivod hero from Mel bourne states that Vanguard has split a hoof, and that July («>) is also amiss. It also Btates that Commotion has boon scratched for the Melbourne Cup, a fact which, if true, has not reached New Zealand through the ordinary channel.

Thunderbolt in Queer-street.

[BY TELEGRAPH —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Dunedin, this day.

The Melbourne " Argus," which camo to hand today, says Mason has resigned the charge of Robinson's team owing to a misunderstanding about Thunderbolt, lio has a badly cracked heel. Winchester and Liverpool are tho only two of tho team that are anything like sound.

[rkuter'.s cablegram.] Tho Great Metropolitan Stakes. Sydney, this day. Tho following aro the latest quotations for the abovo race : —

3 to 1 agst Despot fi — 1 Prince Imperial 19 — 1 BllverKlng

Last Wednesday's Molbourne " Sports man " reports that Thunderbolt has a badly cracked heel, and a "little bird" whispers that he is a very unlikely candidate for tho V.X.C. Blue Riband honours.

Uralla was scratched for tho Hawkesbury Guineas on Tuesday last. The final ac ceptors for the race wero Lamia, Eagle Grange, Angora, First Chostor, Nordenfeldt, Cairo, Courtier, and Crystal.

A Sydnoy paper of last week says that R. Mason, the well-known trainer, has severed his connection with tho Hon. W. Kobinson.

The V.R.C. Derby favourite Newstead has arrived at Melbourno, and is doing stonily work. He is said to look tho beau tdeql of a Dprby colt.

Sydney papers record that Caliban has been soratched for tho Melbourne Cup.

THE HUTT TARRING CASE.

(bt telegraph—own correspondent,)

Wellington, this day. The hearing of tho indictable chargo against James Wnlden of assaulting Sydnoy Muir was resumed before Mr Wardell, R.M.> this morning; but, contrary to anticipa tions, no interesting disclosures were mode. Mr Travers appeared for the pro secution, and Mr Stafford for tho do fence. Goorgo Irons, of Dawson and Co., ironmongers, Btated that there was an entry in the firm's books of a pair of handcuffs having been sold on August 11th. The entry was mado by Mr Council, his clerk. His firm dealt in brushes similar to tho tar brush produced. If the firm's private mark had been on it, tho tar would need to bo removed to enable him to make out tho mark. Mr Travers asked that tho police bo instructed to place tho brush in the bonds of Mr Sk6y, Govornmont analyst, to romovo tho tar in order to loavo ox posed any marks on tho brush.

MINING NEW.

(RY TF.LEORAPII.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

TiUmks, Monday night. Caledonian.—Crushing operations havo boon started \yith fifteen head of stampers, and will bo continued until near the end of tho month. Cambria, — The fortnightly retorting, which took placo this morning, eventuated in the handsome return of 822^ozs. of gold. For this tho monngefr'crusbed 354 tons of general dirt, which gave 382Jozs. of gold, and the balance was obtained" from G2olbs. of specimens.

Red Queen.—The reef still shows gold in both drive and slopes at Ko 3 level.

New Prince Imperial. -As gold is still carrying downward in tho winze on No. 1 reef below the intermediate level, there is considered to be sufficient inducement for extending tho drive at No. 5 lovel so as to open up the lower block for working. The Btopos above tho intermediate levol have produced 151bs of spocimons during the past week. New M*nlk_u.—The manager purposes suspending tho drive at No. 3 lovel in' time, and carrying the leading stope along the roof for the purpose of systematically open ing blocks 50 feet in length, which ore now available. There is every reason to behove that the block will be payable and will im prove as worked upwards.

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

(BY OUR bPECIAI. REPORTER)

Wellington, this day. Auckland Harbour Board.

The Committee of the Legislative Council on the Auckland Harbour Bill have struck out two important amendments mado by the Houso respecting the election of members, The bill, as originally drafted, provided for the election of members for Auckland and Parnell by the Councils of thoso boroughs. Tho Houso changed it from the Councils to ratepayers, and tho Committee have re turned to tho original principle of the bill.

Tho remaining portion of the schedulo to the Special and Contracts Bill passed the Waste Lands Committee to-day, and will be reported this.aftornoon. There was no objection to the proposed endowment for Auckland Girls High School. Mr Buckland today questions tho Minis ter of Works regarding the moro frequent running of trains to Otahuhu._ Some time ago Mosßrs J. Wilson and Co. potitioned the Houso that the Govornmont should give preference to tho use of thoir hydraulic lime, and that it should be more extensively used. Tho Petitions Committee will report adversely to tho prayer of tho petition.J There are not wanting hostile critics of tho roport of the Public Accounts Com mittee on tho purchase of district railways, the Heketaramoa-Duntroon lino being specially designated as a bad " spec " for tho colony. Its adoption was, however, carried by 8 votes to 2. As tho Wellington members voted for all tho purchases, it is predicted that before long an attempt will bo mado to induco tho Govornment to pur chaso tho Monawatu line after the Company has sold its land.

; -The Publio Works Estimates nro_ now through with the exception of tlio immi gration voto—a bagatollo of £30,!)73—and against which there aro JCS.OOO. Somo Auckland members fear that, in the present state of feolingin tho Houso, tho San Francisco service is in danger. Tho firßt order for this afternoon will be tho District Hallways' Purchasing Bill (second reading). For some days past a rumour has boon industriously circulated that during tho re cess the Premier will retire from office and recommend that the Treasurer be sent for to reconstruct tho Cabinet. A reason assigned for Mr Stout's retirement is that his private practice requires his constant attendance in Dunedin. The hon. gentleman, however, infoims me that the statement is absolutely incorroct, Water Races—Mr White moved that the vote be reduced by £15,000 ; carried by 31 to 20. Judicial, £33,227—Mr O'Callaghan moved to reduce tho itom by £4,000. The Premier accepted this, and the vote then passed. Postal and Telegraph, £8,322; passed. Customs—Mr Holmes moved to strike out the itom £4,000, one third of tho estimated cost of the now Custom-houso for Auckland ; amendment carried by 31 to 24. Survey and Printing Office, £o,ooo— Hon. Mr Richardson said £4,000 might be struck off, and that course was adopted. Lunatic Asylums, £23,000 ; carried. Hospital and Charitable Institu tions, £13,000; carried. QuurantinoStation, £500 ; carried. School Buildings, £G8,230; carried. Lighthouses, £10,440-Dr. Now man moved a reduction of £2,000, and it was carried. Harbour Works, £5,570; carriod. Harbour Defences, £250,000 Mr Whito moved a reduction of £50,000.—H0n. Mr Ballanco accepted the amondment, and the voto as reduced was passed. Postmaster-General and Com missioner of Telegraphs, £25'J,000j carried. Minister of Native Allaire, £70,000; oarriod. Charges for raisiritj loans, £00,000; carried. Progress was reported, and the HoiiHo roso at .1.20 a.m.

SURSIDY TO THE AUSTRALIAN CABLE.

Renewal of Subsidy Agreed to.

(nv tei.p._haph—parliamentary

REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day. In tlio Houeo yesterday, on the motion that tho Houso go into Committee to consider the granting of a subsidy for an Australian cable, Sir Julius Vogel said that some years ago a contract was mado at a low amount, by which they secured tho construction of a cable botween Sydnoy and Nelson. The total cogt of tho subsidy was £7,500, of which New South Wales contributed £2,500, and New Zealand £5,000. The Govornmont had reoently recoived an intimation from Sydney that unless tho subsidy was renewed, the charges would be greatly increased. He con tended that the cable ratos at present charged were lowor than those charged in any other part of tho world, considering the distance Ho said tho proposal was to ro duco Press rates to Hd a word, and or dinary messages Gd a word, or 5s for ton words. He thought it was vory desirable that the colony should possess cheap latos of telegraphing. He held that £5,000 was an amount which the colony could well afford for this purpose Tho House should understand tiiat rates might be raised next yoar, and that New South Wales was now willing to renew the subsidy, which she might not bo next yoar. He moved, "That tho Government be author ised to undertake and continuo a cable service for ten years, provided the charge for Pro?s messagos shall not exceod 3d a word, and for ordinary messages Od a word. Alter some discussion, the motion was carried, the Colonial Treasurer giving an as surance that tlio subsidy would not exceed £5,000 a year.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT EAST TAMAKI.

A lad 14 yoars of age, named Archi bald Forguson, in the omploy of Mr Thomas Ellison, bootmakor, of Quceii stroot, met with a frightful accidont yostorday, Septombor 14th, on Mr Ellison's farm at East Tamaki. He was ploughing or harrowing in tho field, when one of the horses bolted, and a hook of ono of the traces caught the unfortunate lad in tho abdomen, ripping and lacerating him in a terrible manner. Dr. Logor Erson Was at once Bent for, and did all that was poseiblo under thp distressing circumstances, replacing the intestines, and sowing up tho injured part; but no hopes woro entertained of tho poor fellow's recovery, and he died last night, From further enquiry we loam that tho lad was ongagod yesterday in driving the two horses attached to tho harrow, while the two mon who woro with him wero sow ing oats. Ono of the horses was a young and rather spirited mare, and Forguson had wanted to rido her both in the morn ing and at midday, hut was cautioned not to do so by his fellowrworkmen, In tho evening, however, it ia thought that he must havo attempted to mount tho animal by means of the chain along hor flanks, and that she bolted with him. Bo that as ie may, the roaro was seen careering wildly along tho paddock drag ging Ferguson along with her. Tho men started in pursuit, but ere thoy could como up with her, tho hook of tho chain became disengaged, and tho unfortupato lad was loft lying on tho ground. It was found that the horso had fractured with her hools tho whole of his ribs on tho left, while tho hook of tho chain had ripped open tho lowor part of tho abdomen to snob an extent that tho bowels wore protruding. Dr. Ereon was soon in attendance, and did what was possiblo under tho circum stances, but could hold out no hopes of recovery. Mr Ellison, at 5.45 last night, received a telegram announcing tho particulars of tho accident, and he at once drove tho distracted father out to tho form. Thoy reached it at ten o'clock, but tho unfortunate lad was unconscious, and ho remained so until his death at 12.15. An inquest is to bo hold. Mr Forguson, son., has bcon omploycd in Mr Ellison's (Juoon-stroot establishment a good mi-.ny j'ears, and the decoar*ed (a promising boy) was the oldest of a family of seven.' Tho family live in Nowton Road,

Tho adjourned mooting of master bakers) takes placo this evening, at 7.30 , in Rob son's Rooms, Queen-street,

At 3.40 p.m. yesterday tho special jury empunolled to try the Supreme Court coso Branston and Forstor v. Kennedy Bros, (of Greymouth), wherein £459 !)a 4d was claimed, found a vordict for the plaintiffs for £443 2d, tho amount paid into Court, a difference of £11 having boon abandoned. His Honor gave judgment accordingly, and alleweJ costs on the middlo sco!o. The verdict was given in our second issue last night, and is repeated for tho benefit of those who only saw tho first edition. The cose of D. Gouk v, U. Kennedy, in which £1,516 is plajmed, coma 3on for hearing to-morrow morning, at 10. " Tho matron of the Old Hoiwiyyßefuge depires to thank M "i JDflHKpi ml of five dozen of jams for tho ffiS_S3fof tho Refuge.

OUR EDUCA TIONAL SYSTEM

Ok September the i 4^ [| occurred from bralafever,o^,. | of overstraining the mcl. f reach the standard of lS>^ - manded under the *___* " liJ Th 9 vle,iminthUi nB : U a Stevens, commiaaS? n B;ht*r « B.^.>_i young lady n^ C,Bvf. Bat' ~S.S_«V engaged as a pupu *__%_* ol i»?JJSi I I school for the lssr is ™het« ffib tol%ff I she had been S^ -SSSw the recent .umTS* >0r&-2S strainiwas .Jpi^SM {ton for although sh^^i^StK, Si best of health, sK.™?.FJfW viS she was Btudying, ffl^ttaW m brain lever. *_)»ffi were culled in,bit thf_^ BWta-i_l,_<-_i - severely from afe »«T!*P9>-JS i &B| : proved unavailing Md\*««S»l paastd away last nKR !„ c S-K^ia audcdto.the alread^.i a M SSfr^i for this fresh v ctlm? _H^^uW too severe for the massom " WtoWSi It that some chaZ I'WSaSf who should never in «?» &*&*_.•» l ' entered it I Ths fact twflrßt&M_£_*K| have passed «mmt__J__t_\[ unimpaired health wmiA^'Mu^M" that, after all, the'E^tfllS with the BducaUewfe^^t^l wonh considering wffi\ ft luSM'l numbers of immature *s?£ " s__S l jeoted to the me__flK^«»S» i S{: iieoeraary to enable -__>'• teachers when there are?_^ b*»ft ngs in thia colony to wM !&*«_*&l bo directed with profit ** «_sfi|.:

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before Mr nite^T^. 1 Tn R I) K w H o N sAaAm.-Th7^',' rj and son, woro charged withdn_!!!s*1>«« I Railway Wbart-Thty ____? a**\ I were mulcted in theusnalpenT *% I Ben 80r.T.-Beaiamin nrnT 7' I with a breach V^__*&*tt_ ? being driintcwhUoinclaTM^lft I 1 ■ nil-street yesterday .-SL'iß*«B f and promised not to offenfiL?«i«_S I dealt with.-iWeaht Pratt\ffi «« ' was furiously ridi^a U O SmTBJ,«Sb I about a quarter past 11 o°XW_32 I was helplessly _runk, and ESIMi him to go into the hotel wlSfi ____mf> tho horso. Pr Boner refuSl Si 0?1**! I was compelled to ffiSsAuSSB 10s and coats. wcll_tO! I Destitote. —Arthur &»«.,_ ,_ - I individual of petXly^HißlftH. waa.charged under the M£n&3W-_.i A HOPKLKSS Casß.-KuSbSIW gnl whoso reformaUonwuiS£?**n»i; euly) pleaded guilty toa^MffiSl* lawful means of support. sHH^ tears to go home ft permltffl»3i geant Pratt gave the girl bvSJ ,_VM aud said she had beeuS J^ffiS only a.few dajs ago. Law nffiSfißN tag with two olEsre «herolwS» Market entrance, the qnarra fif ffl out of a fracas in a Uoieltw.Sflfs prisoner threw a gla_ritt"JP» wounded him so seveSnl. 'Sf'« had to go to Ur. TennsatvK. _§_] drtßßed.-one moate'simpriaS,^l*! (MrW.McOulloug^JP^..^^ AMAZON3.-Annie MoCsrrollmdiui,. rett were charged under the jMS? Act with using obtpano toSft Market Entrance. — FriaonsniSSJ1« gujjty, with defiant tosses of &X.3 Constable O Brien deposed ttuttff£?■ attracted a crowd of abouttnran__fs,l< They were fighting, and M__3fi? guage. - McCorroii eali SaMi^rl days before and could do It «S liis! Hansen also gave evidence. imprisonment in each case, ■....■•""-J iapwEiis.-John Bright M^___, stealing camellias, value life' uKM aome person uhknown.-BetjeMtlffi that the prisoner was srrated to (&S Bnllen early on SMurdanMnM bag of oamebias In his Wm__yl Baid he had paid 3d for^tKlJ knowing lliatmanywmpl__si»Md cf flower Btealinj-, andbolMictntolS tho prisoner, took him tatoe-BtwfriSi* had endeavoured to find the owi_f« flowers, but without BUc«s«,_tdli«i_i2 r.sk that tbe case bo dismissed-miffS was accordingly disol„_g__- mmjl KB3TRt)D'rioN,_-J_mes TOltio_ L_f with obßtruoUng tlio 'footpath ip LSKffittß Hill wiih buUding materia, pli)^_(n£ I —Mr Elmos gave evidence, ud deferiui» I fined 5a and coats. ■ rr"™!*

Carriages UNAmrom-Jiiwiw,, . was charged wltNabreaoholtoiollibH ' leaving his carriagoand twohowuffi! in Quoonstreet, Auckland, on i_ a.* Defendant pleaded not Mfc-SmS Pratt • Said these proseottlooi iseV result of complaints mute h _ peoplo and others In Queeh-titeet fttaJ ' '" stands wcro close to the (aotpatk aaj custom lor cabmen to have twr ntta c! stand on tho footpath olo»otoll)kJ_Eji _ tho horses beoanie frightened, i_ idrm urn too far awaytoexercueanycaMim-A.- Constables Hansen and lwmJTmimn__s - to the effect that Lindsay wurefciSa^; alongside the Bank of NewiMiHtsmsi while his horses were ten or Cvre-TeiariDdW. tant.—Samuel Young mi called II (&_# f ' and said LindEay had norkedforlktajsiiE . lie had never known him to negtot total* The cabman must bo allowed a little walla P tion when the wtather -wu __,uii_-.lili £' permitted to take shelter under 1 msii *• Cab horses were not in the habilol nrS| 1 away.—Defendant said ho had ke_diiit«i E, the last ten or twelve yean, udlui urn* HM brought up before for nejtleoUng hli te lie did not know he wu doing mat-- X Bench held that defendant wmn_t"|n _M found guilty, but as this waa the Wofe ■ * t ho caso would be dlsmteMd.-IWlwtC_(« | was charged with a similar offKCfc-tapo E* Pratt said that as the Benoii bid dMip victed and dlsrai»Bod " in ono c«ie,to H*j 1 the same course would be follows urn • E&-,' was acoordinsly dismissed. |i

THE ANGLICAN MISSION.

All Saints' Church, FouMtf.

Holy Communion was admlaWtm U a |-.. Bishop In tho abtveOhurehjerteriiTilllu. fi whon thore was a fair attendance e< mwi £■ cants. At t o'clock In t_« ift-K-* ?:.,] Rev. Mr Bodingtoa delivered »a »W»' Jj ' women,of whom there win.-_•■*["'; present. Ho pointed out the n__-W<|-.. knowledge of connciotunes of WMjSf.'"' '!• how the father had been iwetM _W fe Bon Josus Christ, who began to^wffi! which office was still oontoMdtoto««« "ihe pillar and ground of theWa/gf* close of the service the V__^S I . ' althongh thescservioeswereadTrfW«"s fe ~, for women, still they were OMJ_J»JH|* : choße to attend. At 8 -°W-_c M»«g iho usual mission JW.WWiS;.. Mr Bodington delivered _ gJF;' I address"from Mark.^s*____ "Havefaith in God." H'^Sffis ' entry into Jorusalem. rcferiedJMMW fig-tree, and drew an anataCTJSXXJHI tree and the fruits of I___%__ . mont, and faith. "^^XJT&I present century had «>»»&£s I whether Christ was a Gad, .___ti\k r . madman. He contended that he WgJJ ife the two latter, n£SS«B lunatic or a ora^y enthußiarti.MJVJSJifc neither an impostor nor a s>_t__M fi' argued that it was positive ffitffjjrfc;' Mr Bodingtop then _ui^^JM ! Christ's divinity bad a.____7m» I matters, no wftMS^l evidence of scientific mM»S?tXJtt«ii it was not too much to .<*%?_#s■ Christ's testimony about htoW * to them as he wont to the fig ■™3%.V |' llndfruit.and twasforthera "S 7?A, \\m he was not similarly _W^j_tm_U The attendance "_W e_V»_ b listenod very M<mtlv<te J>£Ry__i ,■ Those services will conUnue to M«"

DIAMOND LICENSED HOLDING

A meeting of thsshaW-01-WW^MjjTO Licensed Holding wa«held «mM^fm of Mr R. M. Scott. *»B!*S l purposo of forcing the. boIWS Mr A. G. HOVER opened the l)Ußines» by fes-I'FP? \ The following resolqtlow ff'WSp and parried unaniraoiMjHllrpltf* prietois of and _to^™JsJj.wy^g Licensed Holdtag, Karwß^^g»' * , epresented by a mMnrigJJffKFXfa! do hereby forni thenisetvffl __$_* bo called Tho _&___s**_ "''■ (lJmltcdi.tobsMStotereaiWfflSpajW* panics Act. 1873,. witba%^ffl*S t crip shares, at 10s oarh^X*&*? to bb allotted tothehoWmiJHfflHa* and I.OM to remain ho propsrff"^^ <2) "That Roderick '■&_*_____&»s_ pointed manager of _$___?_$ wook, with transfer few. %_» Jj \ holding not l_to__m&tiy.-, Company in thoir o m T%M J: qualified and .eligible to j M R ujl«t^J ; •lThat tho directors be J^JWffli Cirrlck, A. O. Cover, _____&__£ Leo." (5) " That directors' «SJ?_W* : of 10s for each fornighUy»ej««',J M ß ffi §§ (5) "That seven ___\_W__^ quorum." <6> ''™_l__si_it: 1)3 tho Company's W^tToP^iiffi Whi-e ho auditor. J »« * .^ proceedings. '

FORESTERS ANNI VERSARY BALL.

The anniversary ball of M^Hg land, A.0.F., took Foresters' Hall, a largo attendance, '*** "u&l proEcnt, the <^_^-__* room was somewhat _*___%£_& comfortable. DanotogcomnjJ^igg, Messrs J. Carlaw M.C.'s in *"__Y3_f?_2£M. wore provided in the *»?_ ffftJS son being caterer. J_3mWm dccoraie<f, the bannor oftW£, rfttffi over tbo doorway. 9Ss ««**Asfl i were very fine. _^___fl)_B_\ SUCC9BS. The full set «.» _t&g*2k through the company about 4.30 this morning. Jj_ __Ai__ji men acied «p rf m»|fii iZllT^^V^, *; Treas, Green.

TnEannlvorsaryballofttie^W,^. land, A.0.X., took *»J£2^ls Foresters' Hall, **V^\_7_#* * a largo attendance, about » jy present, the eameffM* .»», room was somewhat _„_i__t comfortable. Danotag r c£™St»|f Messrs J. Carlaw and J."°^W«s M.C.'s in a satisfactory^\__ _ 5 *, wore provided in the ___*_*& son being caterer. TM^jWE f dccoraiecf, the bannor oftW£, over tho doorway. The o« j^fjg were very fine, __\_%»_MWB' SUCC9BS. The full set M .** _,_s% ffi

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 1886.



[a card.] DR. WILLIAM ROBERT ERSON, late Medical Otllcer and Publio Yaocinator, HuddarsSeld (England), may be consulted at his ro-ldenco, Onohunga (opposito Mr Gilmin't, Chemist)— Morning 9 to 10 Afternoon 1 to 3 Evening 6to 7 OPRINO qEAHON MILNE A CHOYCE Would beg to notify to their friends and the publio 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 terms, the Prices are guaranteed to be EXCEPTIONALLY LOW. • UU The following represent a few of the yy Goods Opened t W NEW MILLINERY X , NEW SHAPES IN BTRAW GOODS _?*i NEW MOB CAPS r NEW MANTLES, VIBITES, &C ___ NEW JERSEYS, DUST COATS, tax. W** NEW FANB. FANCY GOODS NEW COBTUMEB NEW DRESS GOODS (immense variet)) T"_ NEW WASHING MATERIALS W NEW BILKB. BRCK'HES, &C, NEW CURT AINU. NEW ANTIMACAS9ERS, Sec ..fci NEW LACKB (In great variety) °0 new kid & taffeta gloves new frilungs. ribbons, &0. H Hpr EVERY REQUISITE .J BABY LINEN, HH LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S kM UNDERCLOTHING. BOYS' CLOTHING, COLLARS, CUFFS, TIES, &c. DRESSMAKING, MANTLE-MAK ING, BOYS TAILORING, AND VNDEROLOTHING-MAKING ON THE PREMISES. Patterns and Prices by Post Free. K-PER CENT. DISCOUNT FOR-K 3 CASH. v MILNE & CHOYCE, AUCKLAND. THE NEW GOQBB THE NEW GOODB THE NEW GOODS THE NEW GOODS Are new opened out FOR THE WINTER FOR THE WINTER FOR THE. WINTER FOR THE WINTER. The Stook U the largest and best seleoted In the any. and to MEET THE TIMES MEET THE TIMES Minn MEET THE TIMES AIUS MEET THE TIMES NEW Beveral lines In every De partment are marked at ZEALAND Prices f!I, f&TH l\'« SPECIALLY CHEAP tUVIUIIICI SPECIALLY CHEAP j,,, Tft ,, v SPECIALLY CHEAP FA^IWKY, SPECIALLY CHEAP. , 158 & 160. ! -rteen-etreei The Juvenile Departmeit has reoeived close attention, and parents will find DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY DURABILITY AND ECONOMY Combined la the leading feature. In poyi' S-W Suite several'Mw and ghMM ■tries are now being iSMra. v. *



we hare m.oh iGiu.vDDmnAT6i pleasure in stating our extensive at IRON BTE'SK: F BEDSTEADS slderable outlay A we have enlarged _,_ our Show Rooms. fl Many of our **> GARUCK friends will be fairly astonished TJ « at .the enormous *+ CRANWELL'S. variety in Bod steads, Carpets. TO and General J-^ Household Furnl: —— ture presented to T their view as they x travel round our Immense premises. g Assortment ot "»«* H CARPETS ORANWELL. At Reduced Prices GARLICK ' YOUR fc ORANWELL. Young people about to start tT Houjekeeplng XI ' will find ft to their advantage ,-. S_,* USSSbSaf- ° BEDROOM. ZmmmTSmvw U MHMIQ • BOOR olMßoa 0t.„?..00^i DINING-ROOM, we oan suit ill m g«& to'fui' b KITCHEN H^_ mS lm. E B'URNITtfRB amount from our Warehouse. AT GARMCK QARIiIOK & PROM g_ ORANWELL. ORAI-WELL'S. {NARLICK X> £JRANWfeLL'S. QUBBNBTRKKT, AUCKLAND,



JEWELLERY AND VETCHES AT LESS THAN COST PRICE. I. AI^XANDKR. (Established ISGS.) RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. FIRST AND ONLY SALE SINCE 18C5. £3500 WORTH OF HIGH-CLASS JEWELLERY GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, MARBLE CLOCKS. SILVER GOOD 3, AND ELECTRO-PLATEDWARE. ALL AT LESS THAN COST PRICE TO EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. ISIDOR ALEXANDER, JEWELLER, QUEEN-STREET. J~U~*S~T ARRIVED AND OPENED UP. EX LANCSTONE, FROM GLASGOW (via Pout Chalmers). A LARGE SHIPMENT OF TWEEDS AND WORSTEDS, Which embrace everything Now or worthy of attention In the Home Markets.



JOHN WHITE, Tailor k Importer, VICTORIA-STREET (Next Union Rank). O. B A X T L B T _ • 151, QUEEN-BTRBST. Chronometers. Watohes, Clocks, and Jewel lery in great variety, and made to order or repaired; Poesy, Motto, Engagement and Wed ding Rings. Orders by post carefully oxeoutod. TkR. Q. TOUBSAINT QIRDLBR, Xj PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON (Latein practioeln Victoria-street, London). Having commonced practice In Auckland, may be consulted dally. At Home-8 till 9.30 a.m., 1 UU ii p.m., and 6 UU 8 every evening. In Town (at King and Sons', Chomlata, Queen street)—lo tiU 11 a.m. RESIDENC'E-W_stminßtkr Lodge. Kybor Pass. Two doors from Symonds-streot. [a caud.l Tt/TR FARQUHAR MACRAF, SOLICITOR. QUKKNSTREKT, AUCKLAND. Offloe—New Zealand loan and MercanUlo Agency Company's Buildings, next Bonk ot New Zealand. ■pEMOVAL, REMOVAL. FRANK 0. FOR WOOD, FRUIT AND PRODUCE FACTOR, Has REMOVED to SCHERFFS STORES, op posite former premises. Fort-street. c Extensive AccommodaUon for Free Storage Goods at low rates. il E O. M 0 C A O L, \JT W_r.I.KSLEVBTRBKT EAST. GALVANIZED IRON WORKS * COLONL.L OVEN MANUFACTORY. PLU.MnEItS, BtntDBRS. CONTRACTORS, AND STOREKEEPERS Are Informed that GEO. McCAUL, of Thames, has TAKEN OVER THE BUSINE3.I LATELY CARRIED ON BY J. L. KKAN, And being a Direct Importer and Purchaser for Cash, Is prepared to Supply all Business Materl.il at Lowest Rates. Awarded Throe First Prices (or Colonial Ovens, Corrugated Tanks, Lead-headed Nails and Washers, Spouting, and Lead-edge Ridging. GEO. McCAUL, MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER. WELLES r.l-Y-BTRKKT EAST, AUCKLAND, and Brown and Davy streets, Thames.



SPECIAL NOTICE. H. L. POSSENNIBKIE, MERCHANT TAILOR, Begs to announce tho arrival, per the Ruapebu, of his First Shipment of GOODS FOR SPRING AND SUMMER WEAR Bhortland-strekt, Auckland. ORMO N D S SWISS CIGARS Have been recognised as the BEST tor halt a century.