COMING EVENTS.

Holiday Amusements 'To-night. •Opera Houf:o—" Madamo Angot," 8. Theatre Royal-" Tho Swiaa Cottago," 8. StraßWg Clock-Coupland'a Storo, 7 to 10. Alexandra-s'raet Anniversary Soiree, 6.30. V.M.C.A.—Last Meeting. 7 30. St. James's Hall-Lecture by Roy. B. Hutaon, "Man's Duty, &c," 8. Waito'a Mount Kden Hall-Social, 8. Auction Sales To-morrow. R. Arthur-Potatoes, at 10.30. Alfred Buckland-Surplus Farm Stock at Whltford Park, 12. and Son—Land and Property. 11. * • -'on and Jaokaon—Tobacco Co. Shares, ___.__.. ~ -'il'a Sites, 12. Gabriel Lewiß—Boots and Shojs, 11. Hunter and Nolan—Junction Yardß, 1, Vailo and Bradloy—Drapery, Clothing, Para sola, Hosiery, &c„ 11. Morton and Jackson — Villa and Residence Sites, Ayrtun, 12 noon, G. W. Binnoy-Bananaa, Pinoa, Cccoanuts, &c. 11. Cnrbinea and Taylor—Produoo, Groceriea, aud Furniture, 11. R. Arthur -Unredeemed Pledges. 11 a.m. R. C. Greenwood—Property, 12 noon. J. B. Randorson—Residences and Allotments, 12 noon.

Chief Post-office, Auckland.

Mails wIH closo as undor :—

Tins Day,

Per e.B. City of Sydney aa follows i—

For Navigator Islands, Uanawloh Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia. Central and South Amarlca, and British and Foreign West Indie?, at 5 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent Of Europe, a* 5 p.m

Money orders. 230 p.m. Registered letters and towajapors. at 4 p.u , Lato lottors. boarlng an extra fee of six pence In addition to the postage, will be received by the Mall Agent on board the staamer up to the time of sailing. This mail v/tll bo due in Londoi on Friday. For Mangawai and Kalwaka, per Ruby, at 5

p.m. For Thames, per Rotomahana, nt 5 p.m. For Whltangi, Upper Mill, and Tairua, por Argyie, al 5 p.m. For Tauranga, Rotorua, ana Opotiki, per Wellington, at o p.m. For Russell, Kawa Kawa, Mongonui, Wan garoa, and Horda Point, per Clansman, at 5 p.m. For Whangarei Heads, Whangarei. Kanio, Parua, Waipu, and Mangapai, per Mrcgregor or Waitaki, 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 11. For New Plymouth, Wanganui, Southern ports per Oroti, at 1 p.m. For Coromandel, por Coromandel, at 3.30 p'm. For Chatham Islands, per Omaha, at i p.m. Jor Giaborne, Napior, and Southern Porta, per Southern Cross, at 1 p.m For Thames, por Entorprlße, at 5.30 p.m. Signed) S. B. BIBS, _^, . _ _ Chief Postmaster, Chief Poat-offloe. Auokland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

Ai.'OBXAND—This evening, 711; to-morrow morning, 8 3.

Manukau Heads—This evening, 10.24; to morrow morning, 10.43. Kaifasa Hbads—This evening, 11,21: to morrow afternoon, 11.13.

SITNSBT.-Thla evening, 6.35. Honrise.—To-morrow morning, 4.19. Moon's AGK.-First Quarter, 16th, 9 39 a.m.

ARRIVALS.

TO-DAY. Macgregor, s.s., Johnson, from Whangarei City of Sydney, s s., Daarbom, from Sydney

DEPARTURES.

last evening. Waihora, 5.8., Edie, for Russell

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Coromandel, from Coromandel, to-morrow, 5

p.m. Enterprise, from Thames, to morrow, 2 a.m. Rotomahana, from Thames, to-morrow, 2 p.m, Areyle, from Mercury Bay, Thursday Australia, from San Franci?co, November 14 Coptic, from Plymouth, about November 21 Ruapehu, from Plymouth, about December S (For projected departures see shipping ad vertisements and mall noticoe.l

IMPORTS.

Ex Aimißtioa—7so bags Canterbury chaff.—E, Mitchelson and Co.

Tho B.a, Macgregor arrived from Whangarei early to-day. Passengers :—Messrs Snelling, Cook, McKoDzie (2), Briggs, Gilbert, T. Hender son, Graham, Rev. MoKae, Dudaon, Keane, Dr. Murray Moore, Peacock, Galouth, Rebb, Rogers (2). Smeadon, Thorn. Ruaaell, Mariah and Sydney Taiwhanga, McFarlane. Heraham, Mis McJjQOd, Mrs Duncan, Miss Petoraon, Misa holmes, and 9 steerage. Ca-go: 7 packages bacon, 4 balea Back-", 15 bosea butter. 4 hoxea lemons, 12 hides, 15 hogsheads ale, 6 boxes fruit, 5 kegs butter. 18 boxes eggs.

The barque Armistice was berthed at Queen- Btroot Wharf this morning.

The barque Cclestia got rid o* her explosives today, and waa to h*ve been berthed early In tho evening.

THE MAIL STEAMER.

The 8.3. City of Sydney, H. C. Dearborn, Com mandant, arrived from Sydney at 3 p.m., the passage having been longer than usual, owing to heavy woalher. Passengers: Cabin, for Auckland: D. i; Davies, W, JLambert, J. |H. Freeman, Mies Mea"e, T, Pirn, Hewin, Miss Glover, M Will a rg, Miss Hewin, W. H. Giddy, Mr aid Mrs Frenwith and son, and 9 steerage.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL. Hawea, as,, Hausby, from tho South

DEPARTURES.

Hawea, s.s , Hansley, for the South Galrlocb, a.s., McArtbu*-, for Waitara Staff*, p.b , Norbury, for Waitara

The Union Co.'s s.s. Hawea arrived from the South at 9 o'c ook this morning, with the follow ing paasengersi-Mesdamea Boyne, Orr and child, Messrs Orr, Jeffries (2), Bmjthe, Atkin son, Macdermotr, Dickaon, Beaver, Strode, Craigmllle, Miior Lesson, Colonel Roherts, ad 9 steerage. She returned South at 11 o'clock, with a general cargo and a number of passengers.

The Norl-hern Co.'a ateairers Gairlooh and Staffa left for Waitara this mornihg.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russell, this'day.-The Reward, Mariner, and Griffln aro wind bound. Sytnev, this day. — Arrived, this morning: Te Kapo, s.s, from Wellington direct.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, this day. Mr R. Arthur's Weekly Report.—There has been a steady demand for produce of all kinds. Potatoes: All to hand cleared out; old ones must be very good to Bell at anything but low prices. Cheese: Demand ia limited; only first class meets with ready sale Butter: All to hand sold ; inferior is worth but little. Fruit: The first lot of gooseberries to hand this week. They brought a high price. Growers must ba careful to pack in small cases, and to Bend large fruit Furniture has been in Rood demand. Properties have been inquired after; several sold at good prices, Friday, market day: Sale ot poultry, produce, fralf, groceries, etc.. the first held under the new arrangement; that i«, two auctioneers selling at the same time—poultry and prcduce. It waa a decided success: every line was offered, and buyers were able to get their purchases earlier, without auch a crush as often has been the caae. A large number of poultry, etc., were entered, upwards of 600 head; all sold at good prices :— Fowls, Is Od to 3i od each; chicks. Is Id to Is 2d: light Brahmas. 6a3d; Andalu sians, 3a 3d; Langsuans, 2a 9d; duoks, 2a Id to 'M 3d; pigeona, la Id; turkeys, Is to 5s 3d; small pigs, fa 63 to 15a 3d; potatoes, o'd, Is 9d to 3s 9d per owt; new, |d to 2£d per lb; cab bage, la 7d per sack; onions, :jd to 2d per lb; rhubarb, SJ-d per bunch; lemons, Od to lOd per dozon; loquats, ltd to 7Jd per lb; gooseberries, 5d to 7J.1 per lb; wheat, 3s per bushel; oats, 2s lid per oushel; maize, 3a 6d per bushel; sharps, os 6d per owt; bran. Sa to 6a per sack; chaff, 2b to 2s Bd per saok; flour, £5 to £10 10a; cheese, 5Jd to 6d per lb; hams and bacon, IJd to 81d per lb; pastry butter, Id to 4d per ib; biscuits, la to 61d; tea, 22s to 21s per box; half-cheats, la 2d to la 6d per lb; coffee, la 2d por lb; sugar, 3d to 3Jd per lb; boiled lolliea, 4Jd; confeotionery, 6Jd; cocoanuts, 6a 6d per saok; lard, 4d per lb.

Births.

FERGUSON.-On November 2,1855, at hor resi dence, Karaka-Btreet, Newton, tho wife of T, Ferguson, jun„ of a daughter. MASON.- On November 5, at Parne'l Nurseries, the wife of James Mason of a son, - SKYMOUR.-On November 1,1885, the wifo of R. T. Seymour of a daughter.

Deaths.

GREBNLAND.-On Novembers), Jane, beloved wife of Robert Greenland ; aged 33 years. The funeral will leave her late residence, next the Freeman's Hotel, Freeman's Bay, to morrow (Wednesday), at 2.30 p.m. Frlenda pleaae acoept this intimation. JONES.—On November 9, at Victoria Avenue, Remuera, the dear and beloved husband of Chriatina Jonea ; aged 60 years. The funeral will leave his late residenos to morrow (Wednesday), at 3 p.m., for Sc. Mark's Cemetery. Friends please acoept this invi tation.

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

TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 10, 1885.

For the came that lacks assiitai_.ee, For the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do,

When tho Hon; Mr Ballanco the other day declared that the City Council's present tenure of the Domain was as good as any that they could obtain,he betrayed, We fear, just a slight symptom of inoculation with that special kind of " intelligence " which other members of the Stout-Vogel Ministry pride themselves upon possessing. In point of fact, the present tenure is about the worst possible, being simply secured by an Urder-in-Councu which might be revoked at any time. Mr Ballance's declaration, therefore, amounts to this—that the City Council could not have a better hold upon the Domain than a tenure under which they are liable to be turned off at the shortest notice. The City Council are anxious to improve the Domain, and on the motion of Cr. Aickin have got a complete and detailed survey made of the ground with a view to calling competitive designs for the laying out of carriage drive, etc. The public are anxious to havo the Domain improved, and made more accessi ble, safe, and attractive than it is in the meantime. But neither Council nor people would dream of spending a large sum on this work, so long as there is a liability to the control being taken out of their hands and re-invested in some irresponsible nomin ated Board, who might undo the work, and continue the old laissczfairepoliey. It would be absurdly foolish for our civic authorities to go on in these circumstances, and we therefore believe they should be fortified by Act of Parliament in their hold on this magnificent public estate. The City Cor poration is a body to whom such a trust .may with the most perfect safety be com mitted, for their ready amenability to public opinion would ensure the Domain being managed purely in the public interest. Though the Government declined to introduce a bill last session, we trust they will have sufficient grace to support the private bill which will be promoted by the City Council next year for the purpose of bringing the Domain under their control. To allay the fears of timorous people, the measure should absolutely prohibit any alienation of the

ground, or leasing of it for building pur poses. In a short timo tho tramway cars will bo running past tho Domain, and tho public will bo visiting it in largely in creased numbers. If it is improved and beautified at the exponso of the Auckland Corporation, without contribu tion from the boroughs of Parnell and New. markot, the residents of tho latter places and of the surrounding country districts will be gainers to oven a greater extent than the people of Auckland, und their hearty co-oporation in the work of securely vesting the Domain in the City Council may be depended upon.

Thoro was no businoss dono to-day in the Stock and Share Market.

Mr \V. ltuaaoll has arrived with his talented company, and will shortly open in Auckland, when tho only malo soprano in tho Auatraliuu colonies, Mr Philip Barnett Montaguo, will appeal.

Rev. Mr Mason, one of tho English mis sioners, proachod at tho Holy Trinity Church, Otahuhu, on Sunday, and tho largo congregation showed that Otahuhu only wants waking up.

Tho business of the Police Court this morning, beforo Messrs Moody and Whit combo, Justices of the Peace, consisted of five porsons, who ploadod guilty of drunkon ness, and were respectively tinod la each. Tho Bench remarked that it was highly creditable to Auckland that so fow woro before tho Court after tho exciting battle, and those few had taken an oxtra drop out of respect for England's future King. Acting on tho suggestion of Constablo Mc- Clollan, ono prlsonor, bearing tho honourod namo of John Bright, paid the linos.

Wo understand that tho apathy that lias hitherto existed in regard to tho position of Chief Mngietrnto of the city is at an ond. An influential requisition to Mr George Holdship is going round, and a com mittee, wo are informed, is being organised in order to promote his can didature. If Mr Holdship will consent to undertako tho dutios, wo fool confident that ho will fill the post with credit to him self and advantago to the community.

A mooting of creditors in tho oatato of J. A, Potherick, builder, was hold to-day, at tho olllco of the Official Assignee, whon the following resolution was adopted:—" That the estate bo sold to Mr Knott at a prico equal to Is in tho £ to the creditors, and tho cost of the bankruptcy proceedings in the event of no better offer being ob tained."

The following tenders havo beon recoivod by Messrs C. Paul and R. M. Fripp, archi tects, for additions and alterations to a houso in Mount Eden Road :—AV. J. Oliver, £77 os; J. Franklin, £82; Frost, £87 ; Kenny, £98; Hall and Payne, £99; G. Whit, £105; Gedye and Calvor, £111 ; G. Woolor, £111; J. Thomson, £113; il. Holmos, £116; Aldertcrn, £118; Wilson, £120; J. W. Ilowson, £124 ; A. Buckley, £125 ; W. Reid, £125 ; Mill and Collier, £120 ; Koynol and .Jones, £1511.

Tho D.S.F. Co.'s new steamer Britannia ran hor maiden trips yesterday, going very steadily, Tho first test was with four hundred Volunteers and others on tho upper deck, who landed without any perceptible list being givon. Tho vessel is not yet out of tho hands of tho buildor, but Mr Bailey kindly allowed her to bo used, and sho was pronounced a great success. Messrs Stark, Allison, and other directors were on board during tho inorning,and woro much pleased with the steamer's perform ance. The Britannia is fast a3 woll as safo —attaining a higher spocd than any othor of tho ferry steamers, and by hor great carrying capacity will obviate the discom fort formerly experienced through over crowding at holiday times

The first of a serios of promenade concert, in aid of tho fund for renovating tho Drill shed took placo last evening in that build ing. Tho hall had beon admirably decorated byMis-rs \V. H. Pulford and S. Stuart, Herr Schmitt was unable to conduct on ac count of indisposition, ami an apology for his absence was mado by Captain Mahon. Tho programme included tho names of tho following vocalists :—-Mrs Waters, Miss Culpan, Mr J. Han ia, fr.'iss Stephenson, Mr Smyth, Mr A, Taylor. Tho Garrison Band played tho following selections:—" La Debutante" (M. Bleger), waltz, "Eglan tino" (A. Thomas); fantasia, cntitlod "Salutations"- (Ernest Villiors), and a quick march, " Victoria Rifles," composed by Herr Carl Schmitt and dedicated to Cap tain Mahon and his Company.

Tho inquiry into the cause of the death of Mrs Gilmour yesterday, boforo Dr. Phitson, coroner, and a jury, of which Mr Row bottom was foreman, was camplotcd last evening shortly after four o'clock. Dr. Cobbott and Dr. Wine gavo medical evi dence to tho effect that thoy attended de ceased. Sho had Buffered from abscess in the breast, and at times was desponding, and occasionally in great pain. Elizabeth Kemp, mother, and Sarah Jane Kemp, sister of deceased, ropoatod what has already boon published, viz., that Mrs Gilmour suddenly went into tho noxt room and drank spirits of salts. Sho suffered men tally from religious melancholy. Robert Gilmour stated that he had been married two years only. Ho used spirits of salts in his trade,which ho kept on tho mantel-shelf behind the clock. Tho jury briefly con sidered the ovidenco, and found "Suicido while in a state of temporary insanity."

The Coromandel Biflo Volunteers wore much disappointed in boing absent from tho sham fight owing to the fact of their uniforms ordered from Homo having gone astray in transhipment in the Wairarapa. Captain Gatland was, however, in attend ance yesterday as Aide-do-camp to tho Com mander-in-Chief, ho having been for 27 years connected with Volunteering.

THE NEWTON FIRE.

As reported in our last issue, the fire yester day afternoon in Karangahape Road burnt to the ground Roeves's furniture warehouse, Waddingham's plumbing and gasfitting establishment, and Dowding's tobacconist's shop, besides having completely gutted Lovell's butcher's shop and D. Geddis's printing - office. Mr Fawcett, tailor (whose premises adjoin the printing office), also sustains loss by the well-inten tioned removal of his goods in his ab sence. Tho Bmk of Now Zealand, which stands next to Reeves's premises on the eastern side, is so badly charred as to render desirable the erection of a more durable and pretentious edifice, while Mr E. W. Morri son, who resides with his family at tho roar portion of the bank premises, had his furni ture damaged by water. Mr Superintendent Hughes deserves great credit for tho energy and pluck which ho displayed in fighting the flames with his scratch band of firemen and a rather meagre supply of water. He was in Queen-Btreet when the bells rang out, and without a moment's delay he dashed off for tho shed, and thence to the scene of action. On his way up he met the Secre tary of the Brigade (Mr Charles Brown) driving down from Nowton for him, and together they returned. Most of the firemen wore out of town, but thoso who were about rallied promptly and many more volunteered their services, amongst them a Thames Naval, named Lambert, who had been invalided. Mr Hughes found the fire plugs very inconveniently situated for his purposes. Of the voluntary band of workers Messrs Joseph Warren, Dearn, and Holgate were thecnief. Mr Warren also generally threw open the Masonic Hall for the storaee of perishable goods, an act that was very highly appreciated. This fire, and the long series in the same neighbourhood to which it is the most recent addition, em phasise the importance of a branch fire brigade being at once raised and stationed in Karangahape Koad. Insurance rates there are already almost prohibitive, and the place must suffer as a business thoroughfare unless the City Council will speedily attend to this matter, We com mend it to the attention of the Ward repre sentatives, Messrs Burns and Garratt. In the event of a branch brigade being started, Mr Warren promises them the free use of the Masonic Hall for their meetings, and a subscription to boot. Wo append a list of the estimated insurances and losses :— Bank of New Zealand, £100 on fixtures, New Zealand Office; E. W. Morrison (not ascertained); Reeves, £250, Nor wich Union ; Waddinghain, £150, Norwich Union ; Dowding, £250, Norwich Union ; Lovell, uninsured; D. Geddiß,£lso, United; Fawcett, £270, New Zealand; A. J. Lee, uninsured; G. Hulme, £500, New Zealand— £400, Imperial; Tuckoy, £200, Norwich Union ; Holt and Cross, £300, Norwich Union. Mr Lee was the owner of Reeves's premises, and Mr G. Hulme the owner of those of Waddingham, Dowding, Lovell, and Geddis. Mr Hulme had Wadding ham's and Dowding's premises in sured for £500, and Lovell's and Geddis's for £400. Tuckey, and Holt and Cross occupy premises to the westward of Fawcett, and like him their only loss ac crues through removal of goods. Mr E. W. Morrison is the owner of the Bank of New Zealand's premises. Several places higher up the street ignited, but in each case the incipient fire was quenched before it had time to do any harm. The total loss by the fire is roughly estimated at £2,000.

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

THAMES.

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

This day,

Tho Stone-crusher at Work,

The stone-crusher at tho New Zealand Smelting Company's works was in operation yostorday reducing oro to tho size roquirod for assaying, prior to purchase from the prosont owners. The work will be con tinued for several days. Reuben Parr.—Tho manager bagged 201ds of specimens in tho drive on the leader in tho hanging wall of tho tributer's lode.

Camuria.—3,9B4ozs of amalgam from specimens. Largest half through. New Find.—Returns from battery : 120 trucks crushed, 94ozs; tailings for fort night from samo, 30ozs -. Total, 1240zs gold.

COROMANDEL.

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

This day,

Tokatea. - Sinno my last report I have cloaned out tho drive on tho main Tokatea reef up to tho faco and found the roof to bo about 8 inches wido. Tho stono here looks woll for gold, and there is a favourablo class of sandstone country along the reef, with streaks of nice mineral veins running through it. I havo now commoncod to further drive upon your main roof. Tributers: Roberts and party crushed 2001b of picked stono from No. 17 block, which yielded fi2ozs 7dwts. Tho othor parties aro working with variable prospocts and results.—Jno. Binney, manager.

OHINEMURI.

[From Our Own Correspondent

Karanoabake, this day,

Sultana.—Tho tunnel is now in a dia anco of 30 feet, and the roof should bo met with in another 20 feot driving.

Mint.—This is a now cluim taken up east of and next to tho Sultana. A leader 18 inches thick has boen discovered by trenching on tho surfaco, and the manager has started to drive in tho tunnel so as to tcut tho lode 50 feet boneath tho surfaco which work should bo accomplished in 20 feet driving. Herald.—Prospocting operations havo been started in this mino with a viow to unoarthing somo of the roofs upon the line of which it is located.

Ddnedin, th:s day.—The Phanix mine at Skippors has obtained 680ozs retorted gold from 42 tons.

DISTRICT COURT.-This Day

(Before 11. G. Soth Smith, Sen., District Judge.) Auckland Timber Co. v. Tiios. Rogers.—Mr Skeen, tor the Company, explained tho naturo of iho claim, which was for timbor, amounting to £75 18a lid. Tho managing clerk proved. Judgment for plaintill' for the whole amount, with costs, £5 la.

Hunter v. Littlo.-Ulaim. £110 Ilia Sd, interest, —Mr Mahony for plalntlU'.—Judgment for plain till'; coata, £1 He.

Cook v. Smith and Beattic.—CLlm, £53 lis.— On tlio application cf counsel, this account waa referred to Air K. Mahoney, architect, for ar bitration.

Mnxiiold v. King and Lundon.—Claim, £37 7a 3d, groceries.—Mr Cotter (Instructed by Mr llrooktlold) for plaintiff, Air J. 1\ Campbell for Mr King, and Mr Theo. Cooper for Mr Lundon.— Mr Cotter opened tbe caso. and said tho claim waa for goodn sold and delivered.—Mr Campbell denied that the goods or any of theni woro sold and delivered to Ih'b client, Mr King —Mr Cot.or said the goods woro supplied on the order of Mr King, but wero really lor Mr Lundon.—Mr Cooper Baiil tlio goods weretont to Hokianga by nrjor ot .Mr Lutk, and were cor.aumod by the Maoris.—Henry MaxliolJ, grocer, of Queen atrout, deposed that in October, IPB2, Mr King hart an opon account at his store, and waa in iho habit of obtaining goods for him self and other people, viz., the lato Mr Sheehan and others. Mr King paid tho accounts. Ho asked tho person who called for them who was to pay for them, as ho had beon put to son.o oxietisa in buying goods outside to compote tho order, and was told that Mr King would n»y. Suba; quontly, Mlfs Lundon eallid and Intimated that the order was correct, and that hor fathor, ono ■ f the dofendante, deaired him (Mr Maxfleld) to pay tho cartage, la. He did so. Tho goods wero sold at the lowest possible price, and goods bucli aa knivoa and torka cups and saucers, &c, ho paid cash tor. Mr King called in the evening, and aakod if tho gooda had beon tent as ordorcd. Ho replied in tho affirmative. All tho goods wero Bent. Had not supplied gooda beforo that timo. eithor to Mr Lundon or Mr Hugh 11. l.usk Tho account went in during tho next mouth. Mr King taw him sevornl timeß, and Bald that ho would settle hia account with in terest as soon as Mr Lundon cauio back fro n Samoa, as he, Mr Lundon. wns mixed up in tho matter. Mr King novor disputed the account, but continually put him oil' with oxcußea about Mr Lundon. Had soveral interviews in Mr Lusk s otllo.\ when the question seemed to be, who is to pay for tho goods'—Mr Lundon told wltneea that Mr King waß tho responsible peraon. Ho had heard aomething in Mr Luak'a olllco thai had opened his eyes, and it would come out in Court. Both Mr Lusk and Mr Lundon had expressed deep sympathy with him, saying it was a ahnmo that ho should iobo hia monoy. Had lola of sympathy, but no money.—Cro-ieexamined by Mr Campbell: The order waa signod "John King." Thero waa no guarantee attachod from Mr Lu»k. Lid not know Mr Lusk in tho transac tion. Had boen fifty times to Mr King for tho account; never disputed hia liability. ByMrCoopor: Never gave credit to Mr Lundon, only to Mr King. By Mr Cottor: When ho found thero was shuttling in tho matter, Mr King introduced tho subject of Mr Luak'a guarantee, but could not find it. Ho gavo him a motno , which ran thus: -Mr Lusk ia engaged in buaincßß for Mr Lundon, at Hokianga. I have Mr Lusk's guarantco.-(Signod) John King. — William Loyle, in tho employ of Mr Maxlield, gavo cvldonce as to the ordor and the Bonding tho goods to Mr Lundon'B placo at Hoktanga. Hoard Mr Max flold ask Mr Wneweil who was to pay. Ho re plied, " John King." Hid not hear what Mies Lun'on said.—Mr Cooper submitted that thoro wiib no cneo against Mr Lundon, and asked for a nonsuit oa the part of his cliont, as the ovidenco had failed in showing that he was re sponsible.—Mr Cottor submitted that Lundon got the goods, although Mr King gavo the order. —Hiß Worship considered thero was no evidence against Lundon. and a nonsuit waa ontored in rogard lo h mi.—Evidence was thon read bearing on Mr King's liability.

HON. MR. BALLANCE.

(BY TELEGRAM! —OWN CORRESI'ONDENT.)

Te Akoha, this day,

The Hon". J. Ballanoe, accompanied by Mr J. B. Whyto, M.H.R., and Mr Butler, Secretary, arrived here on Saturday even ing, and was doputationod by deferred payment settlers of ToAroha West, seeking a reduction of ratea on account of tho wretchedly poor land.

A deputation of local residents also waited on him, desiring to have othor re strictions romoved from township lands, so that residents could acquire freeholds or leuaes bo mado renewable, and compensa tion for improvements. Tho Minister said ho would do what he could to further thoir views. In answer to othor deputa tions, ho proraisod to imprest £200 by wire for the development of springs, and said he would try to get a further roservo. Yeßtor day the Minister was interviewed by a number of natives, and promised to remedy several matters, none of which are of great importance, Mr Ballance visited Waioro ngomai and Messrs Firth and Clark's battery yesterday, and left this morning for Paeroa and Thames. He appeared greatly pleased with To Aroha, and thinks it must become a vory important place, having regard to the valuable thermal springs, the minoral resources, and its splendid agricultural country.

OPERA HOUSE- "Madame Angot's Daughter" To night.

"La Perichole " was repeated again last night, and drew a good house. This evening the trump card of the season, "La Fille de Madame Angot," will be re produced, and should be honoured with a full house, if only in recognition of the great success achievod by Miss Grade Plaisted and Miss Pannie Liddiard, in the leading feminine roles. " Isidora " is in preparation for to-morrow night.

THE HOWARD SISTERS.

The Theatre Royal was well attended last evening on the occasion of the second ap pearance of the Howard Sisters and their accompanying troupe. An interesting pro gramme was gone through. They appear again this evening.

MR SALA'S RETURN.

To make f he necessary arrangements for the two farewell lectures which Mr George Augustus Sala will give in Auckland before he goes to tho Hot Lakes, Mr R. S. Smythe arrived from the South this morning. The lectures will be given early next week. Mr Sala attracted large and delighted audiences on tho West Coast. He travelled overland from Christchurch to Hokitika, and thence to Nelson, so has seen a great deal of the South Island,

ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES.

[From Our London Correspondent.]

London, September 26. A large section of the Liberal electors of West Newington requested Sir Wm, Mo- Arthur to wHhdraw.and make room for W. Keay, who, they allege, is the only really acceptablo candidate to a great mass of the voters. , The City and Colonial Club has gone to the wall, and its proprietor, D. L. Allsmen, is in tho Bankruptcy Court, Colonial Doctors at Home. Several Colonial doctors are at the pre sent timo walking the London hospitals and studying recent developments, notably Dr. Batchelor, of Dunedin, Dr. Haines, of Auckland, and Dr. James, of Melbourne. Dr. Haines has been devoting special atten tion to the diseases of women. He attend^ the Sah'6 Hospitals regularly, and paid a special visit to Dublin to walk the Rotunda. Dr. Batchelor and Dr. Haines were the only antipodean medicos who attended the Medi al Congroes at Cardiff. Dr. Hainos sails from Marseilles in the middle of November, for Auckland. Auckland v. Canterbury Mutton. Business has been very slack in tho Neapolitan meet market during tho week. Fro/.on mutton remained fairly steady until yesterday, whon prices wero quoted lower. Every effort is being mado to extend tlio River Plato mutton trade, not only by improving the quality of tho meat, but also in tho shape of subsi dies. All establishments in Buenos Ayres, for exportation of moat, whothor frozen or otherwiao, aro to bo exempt from taxation for 10 years from the date _of starting business in Europe. Baring Bros, aro bringing all the weight of their influonco and prestige to bear on popularisingthemeat. WhatthismeantJNew Zealand exporters will learn only too soon, j Canterbury moat, ns a rule, fetches 4d per stone of Slbs. moro than Auckland. The current rates of Canterbury mutton are 2s lOd to 3s 2d ; Auckland mutton, 2s lOd ; River Plato mutton, 2s lOd to 3s ; English mutton, 3s 4d to 4s 3d. Within the last six months Kivor Plato mutton has risen nearly ono shilling a stono; that shows what good management will do. The carcases aro of much tho same quality as they always wore.

The spacos originally granted to the Aus tralasian colonies at next year's Indian and Colonial Exhibition havo beon largely in creased. Instead of the 12,375 square feet in tho first instance allotted respectively to Victoria and Now South Wales, they now havo 19,625 square feot apiece. The New Zealand Court has been enlarged from 7,100 feet to 15,000 feet, and even Tasmania will havo noarly 6,000 feet to display her wares in. Tho great fear of the Executive iB, I hear, that there will be a hor rible sameness in the character of the Australasian oxhibits. Tho number of people who wish to advertise their special brands of proservod meat, wine, and wool will of courso be prodigious, and they aro noither particulary interesting nor showy exhibits. If the colonies would have listened to reason, and agrood to display all their wool in ono annexe, a beautiful effect would have been obtained by masses of the snowy fleeces, in combina tion, picked out at night by the electric light. Now South Wales, however, thought sho could produce an equally good offect by herself. It is an immense pifyj too, that the idea of a great Anstralasian Dining Hall, appropriately decorated, has beon abandonod. Food invariably plays an important part at theso exhibitions, and with Now Zealand moat and cheese, Australian wines and,fruits, and Austra lasian beers, flour, sugar, &c.,*much might have been dono to popularise colonial pro visions in this country, A Fool and his Monoy. This money-lending case being adjourned last wook camo on again yesterday, at tho Marlborough-stroot Polico Court. It tried to assume a phaso of compromise, to which tho magistrate objected. Tho counsel for young Palmer said thattheyoungman,being vory young and inexperienced (he is only 27), had hugoly over-estimated the value of tho Sydney proporty. Ho had been con vinced since last week that tho slip-wharf was not worth anything like £17,000, and being informed that bis three benevolent friends wore prepared to restore it, why, was thero any neod to go on ? The magis trate said if ho did not go on, the public prosocutor would. The prosecution had! come and represented that a gross fraud had been perpetrated, and tho case must be sifted to tne bottom. It is therefore again adjourned, for tho public prosecutor to be communicated with.

Dr. and Mrs Haines and Miss Isaacs, of Auckland, havo returned to town after a most onjoyablo trip to the Lakes of Killarnoy. Should the cholera pormit, the will mako a tour through Southern Italy in October, and sail from Marseilles by the Mossagerios Maritimes steamer of November ISth, arriving at Auckland about the middle of January.

Mrs Campbell Praed's long-promised work on "Australian Life; Black and White," is published this week in ono volume, illustrated.

A rumour to tho effect that Mr and Mrs Bancroft wore about to make a professional tour of tho world has been contradicted. They admit, however, that they received very tempting offers both from the United States and from Australia.

Captain Selwyn, of the Royal Horse Guards, the favtmrite nephew of the late Bishop Selwyn, has been selected as Con servative candidate for the Wisbech divi sion of Cambridgeshire.

The marriage is announced of Mr E. J. M. Loscolles, eldost son of tho rector of Nowton, St. Leo, to Miss Frances Elizabeth Griffith, eldest daughter of the late Captain Thomas Griffith, of Puntgwyn, Cardigan shire, Mr and Mrs Lascelles will proceod to Now Zealand in November.

Great satisfaction is expres»ed at the news that the Australian cricket team coming over next summor will not number any of Murdoch's eleven amongst its mem beis.

B. 1.. Farjeon has just commenced a novel in the " Weekly Times" entitled " Aunt Parker."

Lady Dudley will, it is now said, accom pany the young earl and Mr Moncreiffe on their yachting tour to Now Zealand and Australia.

Messrs Mayer and Meltzer, the famous instrument makers of Great Portland street, nro shipping, to the order of Dr. Haines, of Auckland, moro than a hundred pounds worth of all the newest and subtlest surgical instruments now in use in London. Messrs Maw have also received extensive orders for electrical apparatus, &c, from the same source.

A NEW BOROUGH.

For somo time past the question of incor porating the Newton Highway District with the city of Auckland has been under consideration. Overtures had been made to the City Council, but as no definite action was taken, the members of the Board wrote to the Colonial Secretary, stating that they would be willing to abide by the decision of that department. In reply to this, notification has been received that on Thursday next tho Newton High way District will be declared a borough within the meaning of the Act. This is another opportunity lost of extending the city boundaries.

The New Zealand Parmer, Bee and Poultry Journal.—Mr S. M.Herapath writes as follows:—" By the last mail I have received the following referenoo to your very admirable paper, which I have posted regularly since it was started. My brother, writing from the Sandwich Islands under date August 22, 1885, says: -' t have to thank you for sending me the Bke and Poultry Journal every mall. It is a very valuable paper, 1 practise on my fowls and cows, and gain considerably from the Infor mation I derive from its columns. I should also liko to have somo copies of Brett's Almanac for sending to one or two persons who desire information re New Zealand.'"

We are requested to call attention to the unavoidable postponing of the ooncert in the Choral Hall on Tburaday, November 12, and in aid of St. Benedict's Church Fund. Theconcert will now bo held on Monday. December 7, in the fame hall. The tiokets already Bold will be available for the Bame.

Tomorrow, Mr J. R. Randerson, is advertised to sell several valuable properties in the maiino suburb, together with some building altos situate' at Northcote and Avondale. The North Shore properties are well situated, and command delightful and extensive views. Sale tj be held at Mercantile Sale Rooms, and com mences at 12 o'clock.'

The anniversary soiree in connection with the Alexandra-street Primitive Methodist Sabbath School will be held this evening, and will bo followed by a publio meeting in the ohuroh, to be presided over by Rev. A. J. Smith. Addresses will be givon by Rev. O. Worboya. J. Booth, Messrs J. Brame.D. Goldie, and others. A large gathering is anticipated.

Death,—Ada Mantua.- On the 29th ult., at Dunedin. from over-exertion in connection with hfr Melbourne and N.Z. Cup consultations, Ada Mantua, the beloved daughter of The People. After a Bucceaßful career of many years duration, Ada has at length auooumbpd to the effects of worry and excitement, accele rated by Dr. Hohbs'a attempt at an amendment. However, for the benefit of her clients. Ada's drawing waa carried out by a commlttie of gentlemen of well-known repute and Press representatives, and the following subscribers obtained ihe three chief prizes :— George Mat thews, Whangarei, £dl 2; Mis T. Smith, wife of labourer, Auokland, £153 10a 2d; A.Z., P.O. Wellington, £102 Bs.

CABLEGRAMS.

(SPECIAL to press association.)

(Received 10th, 11.20 p.m.)

A Handsome Presentation,

London, Nov. B.—The exhibitors at the International Inventions Exhibition pre sented Mr Edward Cunliffo Owen, Secre tary, with 4,000 guineas. Insult to the British Flag. Sir Hercules Robinson, Governor of Cape Colony, has paid a visit to Vryburn, the " apital of Shetland. The British flag was insulted by the populace or. the occasion. The Caroline Islands Dispute. It is' believed that the Pope; who is to arbitrate between Spain and Germany regarding the possession of the Caroline Islands, has awarded the occupancy of them to Spain on condition that certain privileges possessed by Germany aro respected.

[reuter's cablegrams.]

The London Social Scandal. London, November B.—The jury in tho case of Mr Stead, editor of the " Ball Mall Gaxette," who was found guilty of abduc tion in connection with the girl Lily Arm strong, wished to rocommond the accused to mercy. Tho evidence given by Mrs Jarrett for the defence was of a most astounding character. The Colonial Wool and Finance Company of Australia has been registered with a capital of a quarter of a million. The Egyptian Question. Constantinople, November 9. — Mukhtar Pasha has been appointed Turkish Com missioner, to proceed to Egypt for the pur pose of acting in concert with Sir Henry Drummond Wolff, tho British Envoy Extraordinary. The Chinese in America, New York, November 9.—An agitation is on foot throughout the Western States of America, its object being to procure the wholesale exportation of Chinese from these States.

Prince of Wales's Visit to the Colonies.

London, November I.—lt ia stated to bo most improbable that the Prince of Wales will visit Australia at the present juncture.

The General Election,

London, November I.—With reference to tho approaching general election, the Liberals anticipate the return of a majority of fully 40 members over the Toiy and Parnellite parties combined.

AUSTRALIAN.

The Reported Massacre at New Guinea,

Melbourne, November 9. —Nothing fur ther is known as to the truth of the reported massacre in Now Guinea of the Sydney Geographical Expedition. A telegram appears in the "Ago" stating that two Malays belonging to the oxpeaition, who escaped slaughter, brought the news to Thursday Island, but they contradict each other in Lheir versions of the alleged mas sacre.

Tho Roported Massacre in New Guinea.

Sydney, this day,

No further details have been received with regard to the reported massacre of the Geographical expedition by Fly River natives. The rumours of their fate aro generally discredited in well-informed circles.

THE SOUDAN REBELLION.

Advance of British Troops,

London, November 8. Intelligence from the Soudan states that tho first battalion (Berkshiro Regiment, Cameron Highlanders, and the Second Dur ham Light Infantry) are now marching to tho northward, and will be shortly followed by the second battalion (Essex Regiment).

THE EASTERN QUESTION.

[by cable—copyright.]

Sitting of the Conference. Constantinople, November 9. The Conference of representatives of the Great Powers is proceeding caily. Count Yon Radowitz, the representative of Ger many, is striving to reconcile the divergent views of England and Russia. Russian Intrigues in Bulgaria. London, November 8. Russia is attempting to incite a rebellion against Prince Alexander of Bulgaria. Conspiracy to Murder King Milan A conspiracy to murder King Milan of Servia has been discovered, and five arrests of those concerned in the plot have been made. The Scope of the Conference. London, October 29.—The Marquis of Salisbury has intimated his objection to the proposal of the Porte that at the proposed second conference of the representatives of the Great Powers relative to the Eastern difliculty the discussion shall be exclu sively confined to the Roumelian question. Lord Salisbury insists that there shall be freo discussion at the conference.

THE THREATENED WAR IN BURMAH.

King Theebaw's Heart Hardened,

(by cable,—copyright.)

Calcutta, November B,—News from Bur mah states that King Theobaw has received the ultimatum presented to him by Mr Bernard, the British High Commissioner. It is further announced that the French and Italian Consuls strongly counselled tho King to comply with the demands sot forth in the ultimatum, but Theebaw persists in adopting a bellicose attitude. Rangoon, November 9.—Mr Bernard has received King Theebaw's reply to the ulti matum presented to him. The reply has nat been made public, but is believed to be of an evasive nature.

LATER.-BRITISH TROOPS CROSS THE

FRONTIER,

Kanooon, Nov. 9.—The reply of King Theebaw to the ultimatum of the British High Commissioner is distinctly hostile, and, in consequence, a portion of the troops under the command of General Prendergast have been ordered to cross the Burmese frontior, while fosr regiments are ascend ing the river Irrawaddy to Mandalay, the King's capital.

TELEGRAMS.

Te Aroha, this day. —In the Warden's Court to-day, all plaints and objections to the granting of licenses re tin claims have been settled out of Court,

Napier, this day.-J. A Cunningham, son of A. H. Cunningham, an old Canter bury settler, died to-day, after a short ill ness.

The funeral of F. H. Drower, of Waipu kurau, was largely attended yesterday.

A swagger named H. Humphries was drowned on Sunday while crossing the Ngaruroro River. At the inquest yester day a verdict of "Accidental Death" was returned.

An arrest for drunkenness is tho only police news to report to-day.

Mr Jones, of Remuera, who was unfortu nately gored by a bull while taking it to the Agricultural Show, died yesterday at his house, Victoria Avenue. Jones was 60 years of age, and was much respected by bis employer and by all who knew him. He will be buried to-morrow afternoon in St. Mark's cemetery.

To-day was the latest time for receiving nominations in respect of the vacancy in the representation of the Karanghape Ward at the City Council. Tho candidates Dominated are tho following :—Frederick Jeune, nominated by Frederick Lambourne and Daniel MoPherson; Thomas Henry White, nominated by John Lynch and Joseph James Inecuet; Robert Stevenson, nominated by Nicholas Simms and J. J. Donovan.

Messrs Morton and Jackson will offer for sale to-morrow 3,000 Waiwera Shaies, and 500 Shares in the Auckland Tobacco Compauy; alao. at noon, the Villa Sites (aa adv. rtieed) at Remuera, and properly at Norman's Hill, One hunga.

To-morrow, at noon, Mr R, C. Greenwood Bells at hiß mart. Vulcan iiane, a large freehold allotment in Albert-Btreet, with a frontage of 50 feet 6 Inches by a depth of 90 feet. This is a rare chance of acquiring a good freehold lot in the centre of the oity, the lot being most suitable for a manufactory, warehouse, &c. At the same time will be offered a beautifully- situated lot at Melrose Estate. North Shore, with frontage to Cowper-street, 123 feet by 150 feet, one of the pleasantest spots in the estate.

MR DION BOUCICAULT.

His Hlstronic and Literary Labour in

New Zealand,

Opinions of the Colony and its Affairs.

Mr Boucicault, who is presently at Christ church playing in his own popular Irish dramas, is meeting thero with tho same overflowing success that crowned his season at Dunodin. His youthful bride is earning a high reputation as an actress also, being a most popular favourite. The Company, after a short season at Welling ton, leavo on the 20th instant for Auckland, opening hero on the 23rd. Mr Boucicault was interviewed by a newspaper reporter just before leaving Dunedin, and gave his views on a variety of interest ing points. He said that he was now engaged in writing his views of the Australasian people as seen from the stage. The work wil' be published in parts, ap pearing in tho London, American, and Aus tralian Press, after which it will retire into book form. As he has affection for the dramatic shape, much of tho work will fall into dialogue. In Now Zealand ho has arranged for its appearance in the Auck land Star. Ho is much interested in pro moting a highway botween Great Britain and Australasia, via the United States. By this routo the distance can, he fools assured, be accomplished in 28 days, the sections of the road being : Fifteen days to San Fran cisco, fivo across tho American con tinent, and eight to England from the United States. If such a line of communication wero established to run weekly, lie is suro it would monopolise the through passenger traffic. Firstly, because of its speed. Secondly, becauso of the climate it passes through being temperate throughout. Thirdly, becauso of the objects and places of interest on the road. Fourthly, on account of the Pacific Ocean; which is so worthy of its namo. Fifthly, because this road passes exclusively through English-speaking peoples who will never bo at war. The solidarity of the English and American people is becoming yearly more and more complete and evident. Sixthly, such a road would necessitate the eßtablishm. Nt of a lino of first-class steamers like tho Oregon, Alaska, and others (which wero recently chartered aa war cruisers when war with Russia was imminent), and the presence of six or eight of these vessels in the Pacific means the maintenance of a powerful fleet ready and present to take in munitions of war at Sydney and Auckland which citieß seem destined eventually to become great naval depots. Mr Boucicault, pointing to the subsidy of £200,000 by Germany to a line of German steamers connecting tho Pacific with that country, asks why Ureat Britain should be less generous in hor relations with her great interests on this nether side of the civilised world. He says the governing class of Great Britain aro concerned about European com plications and Indian interests, but the English people turn their face to the west —to tho United States, Canada, and Aus tralasia—and the English people indicate by their attitude the true policy. He contends that Great Britain is not an integral part of Europe, but a group of islands off the coast of that conti nent, resombling the position of New Zealand with regard to Australia. He thinks the English havo been involved in European quarrels because their kings wero and are foreigners, and the aristocracy havothosamoproclivities. England involved herself in a huge debt by her interference in affairs that did not concern her. Blood and money were oxponded without stint, and nothing got by it but what might havo been achieved without such waste. If she has been spared humiliation and conquest by other nations, much is owing of courso to tho pluck of her people, but still more to her insularposition. Buttheond of it is that England has not one sincere friend in the world of nations, excepting it may be the United Statos. There is hor natural ally —tho only people that do not desire, and perhaps would not tolerate her humiliation. These sentiments coming from a shrewd observer, ouo who has lived for 30 years in America, who is an American citizen, and is regarded in Great Britain as an Irish patriot of a very earnest type, are worthy of consideration. Adverting to the line of mail steamers now employed between San Francisco and Sydney, his opinion of them is very low. His experience is confined to the Zealandia, in which vessel ho mado a trip last June. He found tho vessel cranky, and fond of rolling at the smallest provocation. Fre quent stops were mado in mid-ocean to mend matters in the engine-room. The crew were a scratch lot. Iho officers did not get on well with the captain. The food was the worst he ever encountered. The captain apologised for tho cooke, but feared to complain. But the worst of all was the chief stewardship—words fail to describe the superb indifference of that department. Altogether, Mr Bouci cault describes the Zealandia as a self act ing ship on a happy-go-iucky voyage ;and, thanks to the captain and chief officer and the engineer—all good men and true—and to splendid weather, the voyage was accom plished without calamity. He says this service was only a " side show " of the Paci fic Mail Company, who seemed to know and care little about it. The route, both in London and New York, was not managed with " push." It was difficult to obtain any information about it even at headquarters. It was not advertised or recommended in any way, Mr Boucicault doubts that paying freight is to be had at present between the American ports and Australia, but for mails, express matter, light stuff easily handled, and passenger through traffic, it would eventually gain the mono poly. Steamers need not remain in port more than four days, thus making a trip overy 18 days, or 20 trip 3 in the year. He thinks that for pleasure travel New Zea land would obtain the greater part of the patronage, as tourists would find more objects of interest, finer scenery here than in Australia, and distances are not so great. America would escape the heats of June, July, August, and Septembor by using these months -in a trip. The cost to oach visitor for travel ling expenses, including hotels, would, he calculates, be £12 10s por week. Ho re marks that " a fellow could not go to Scar boro or to the Rhine, to Saratoga or to Long Branch or .Newport, and do it for 12 guineas a wook. The advent of a thousand or two of such tourists would be a welcome benefit to Now Zealand, and nn economy to tho visitors. And if the travelling English and American public could come at the knowledge of what was to be had for their money during a four mouths' tour, there would be a rush for the antipedep. "If I wero a leading resident hero," said Mr Boucicault. "I would raise a subscription and invite 60 prominent Englishmen and 40 Americans of high public standing to mako a tour of New Zealand — from Auckland to Invercargill — dine them, wine them, receive them like royalty (whicii they are), and send them Home full. The ad yertisom ent would be worth a million sterl ing to the colony, and if the right men were picked they would leave hero by way of investment five times what their visit would cost. If you wish to know what I shall say of New Zealand whon I get Home, I shall say—You have a big show, but you don't know how to manago it."

St. James's Picnic

At a very early hour yesterday morning the com mitteo of the above picnic was all astir in giving the finishing touches to the arrange ments to make the day's doings a perfect suc cess. The plans wero well laid—thanka in no little measure being due to the Superintendent, Mr J, C. Macky, and the Secretary, Mr J. Hibbß. wllh Messrs Sneddon and Smart, who aided with their counsol to comolete the intereßting programme of sports for the day. The placo chosen was one of the lovolie»t-Lake Takapuna. Tho first batch left by the Glenolga littlo after advertised time—9 o'clock. The steamer was crowded. It waa a plea sant picture to witness hundreds of young persons, of both sexes, in holiday attire, bent upon a day's real pleasure and enjoyment The second steamer left the wharf at about eleven o'clook. and this was also largely patronieed. Tno programme of sports waa a most complete one — comprising seventeen events, with prizes attached to each. For those not specially interested in running, other games were aiundant. There were rounders and football, also Bwings and skipping for the little girls. The wholo began at about 1 p.m. on the beach. One of the most important events of the day was the united discussion on tho subject ot lunch, which was of a tempting nature; and in-which evory visitor took a prominent and interesting part, 'this was at noon, in Mr Meatyard's Paddock, kibdly lent for the occasion. There seemed nothing to mar the whole day's fun and enjoyment. Some of the running by boys and girls was really good, asd the compe tition for the goal and nrizes waa very keen indeed. Great praise is due to the Sports Com mitteo and the church officials for getting up for their young people such a day's pure and innocent amusfments which is one of the host safccuatdß against the prevailing and baneful evils cf tho present day.

To morrow, at 11 o'clock, Mr G. Lewis will offer a large lot of new season boots and shoes of special goods, just landed.

The members of the Zealandia Chapter will find an advertisement in another column, signed by the Scribe of the Chapter, Comp. Alfred Kidd, notifying meetings ot the Mark and Excellent Lodges of the Chapter. The business Is important: The installation of officers, and Companions of other Chapters in vited to be present.

THE BATTLE OF AUCKLAND.

01086 «th^^ The Sham Fight"7^, t .' : «u PP ositiousforceofi„ Ta^%i *c ocal Volunteer, N keenly-contested B tn,«.r is »6 _\ unable to give Ac fife ?» d*e^ last night's issue, It^feco>J six o'clock.before stra^^C engaged began to X-^tfiS ' bedraggled, dirty, and **% exertions. "Mo&JtjEwft i was the anxious *££» W^S youngster ao gof .*> .. turned from their S.*9^.' ' and there was, l 0 &> & of relief m not a iZ iZJ-tet i assured that the enemy tlA I*^ jfe i and there was voSMM ftffl of Auckland beingS M& 1 mercies of a ruthllff^ °»f ft,» account of.the fi nal £*»«« of the Tamaki from twRRL6OIC^ left off last night. P°ht a*»% The Russian^. The Ponsonby and Tr 6 lauded at the %ftfift»'Vj intention being to nalffl&fl way of tho Orakei bridge ]%_ BW to make the best way tomS^M main body They^SSft body, met the enemy, an a Ja* *• a* struggle, fought tiSr w?EF*S boats. The Auckland \l ¥ Navals, and C*s£L *"* C Wildman, proceeded to I&__f. M Black Diamond She fj^ suddenly, and tho naval pfcl?B N with men, ran into her «b__ *S >U suffered severely.her bow K i. "l** ; andconsiderabroftSi^^ number of the men pweSKS *» I thecutter^whichtooffifeNii yards from the water's edw Stt" l«: no alternative but that-fl.l?i?'*••«' through, the water bettarf; Another party proceeded fc«KS the end of the spit W h* re toll deeper, but from whence tO§!'W party landed, proceeded ton* ft* as smartly as possible, firSg!!' heard in the vicinity of St. g<£fe« Theßattlo. J' I They were soon eneageitlw 4*l, E \ upon them from fffi&«,« The party that landSft«^:l of the spit preseed on to jiff \s I and succeeded in effecting. _ iimZSM the whole body reached fi\£S» * I they observed the euem'ffi&A I diately ahead, and every i» § the wet grass, the order Zf__\_ 1 should watch for an oppoS&B against the enemy, who were iii 9 hiding amongst small guUies.lEß some of the shore force waliini.^ W ■ though to outflank a portion7tkS ■ ing party, the latter'adopted4*3 1 and a movement in that direction «,77 9 byCapt.Wild m an'BComS»i Borne lioreemen riding around teaSR one was oidared to be «_**!■ Russians marched through bb'Sjß behind a hawthorn hedge, mTjLW reached the exit to this Mm jJjjß horsemen were out of sight k.„i|i then proceeded to the assistance 0! miM their comrades who were fights 2» the Veterans. The latta.wj&ffß down the side of a gully, . At fIAoSB the Devonport Navals (which once been driven back to their bo*ii effected a successful landinKl'imitUtfß' from St. Helier's Wharf iTH a position with the rest 0! 2 Russians, so that ' had an _* been present he must have decktA Veterans to be prisoners. AsitwMb escaped that ignominy. Freo tail Devonport Navals Bkirmishsd and n^ ceeded up the main -road;;&m|S enemies before them slowly, Vtk.Ll got well up the road, the nujmil; Z through the fence on one eidc.leiriri men to guard tho passage. The A Batiar of artillery then came up with okm and fired down tho road, but theirfiia harmless, the attacking party befog Mil hind the troes on either side of Usui As soon as the gun was dimbgiii each occasion the Russians attai to shoot the gunners, mti ti measure of success we have not jotbi Being outnumbered by a porfaMl Battery, with Bmall' arms, jCapbia 1?| man's party was forced to beat 1 !___■; retreat down the road, closelyfolMlf the Artillery for about 100 ydt Ut] then succeeded,joining'thewtMiaMii Navals, who were slowly driving fee enemies backward. AmoiteßitaijMi '. took place in an open space surramiMk high bushes, behind which the'ta. party were scattered, appearingntintai Capuro of Wairoa Blfien. Tho Onehunga and Ponsonby Ki^ under Captains Hulse andMorp,H very successful. They penetrated vi as St. Ann's Bridge, and engaged ato body of rifles. Eventually they tentii back to their boat's by the City Cdj Thames, and Wairoa Rifles, and lift corps. On their retreat they teitM handled that they took CaptainCmW Wairoa Rifles prisoners. SurprifOtW pressed that the retreat of the Krai* not cutoff "'•['"■'.'iJ": I

The Decision.

The other Navals advanced npolj charging lustily, and they, mm their victory certain, .when Sir _ Whitmore came forward and m the battle "drawn." He'WdWj Commandant Leßoy that, » » at one time was quite open to w raw. enter Auckland, but that betel. W» ■ advantage of the opportunity, ftfl he added, he had done very wßi* The Commandant replied that .net • have been the case, but; that he W« * see far into the country, and did now what was behind. The Navals Claim a VloW . He also stated that whilst die *» was going on he sent Pe^p'S* ' and twelve men ashore. T^SSI defenders and marched intofggjg.; ' Anothor party under: laentoaat^ll ho said.was also in Auckland., Wm supposed to havo »,»HB_;, Russian cruiser before _^_S_\ to take eoundinge,.andtohJ«g» : got into ambush as a m_f,^M, in event of the drfeape to* »».*■: ■ their line, they could. J_W£dK) Auckland 'to extracl; thebjggM banks, then proceed to Birkenhead eteamer.^roeeed.»»' M and thence W'* J*L*iM.. the war cruiser m W-gjß ■ This was carried oat, ; party did not go further «s■■ he steamer, owing to ttj^gHß of rain. They also 4b«*»K| ■; the British flag, and ho lß hng^J|,. the Russian flag on the «**•• ■ Albert Park, ....i^wlad*w; When Sir George *&&£% he appeared to look "RS "Jfl : but&mmandant^S perfectly correct, whiht.OWfT ■. quite puzzled. ~ •.,i_i fe «j|i*s At all events the W M» , both parties made £ ;«p ' back to Auckland,^ caM"^ sides beine very ugM. . Seaman Spi n ley,ofthePcn«JjLj sustained severe injujyt°«^« day duriDg the attack. iw , 2ndedto\yDr.Ersoa P^ Seaman Flewellyn.l »™ rflßl t ( | Navals, was srctmg^JtW located his ankle. Hew*"" a hansom. , IWg Seaman F. Bartley, "jT^W . . NavVwaswittdra^^jl biscuit tin on toß^^JifM; tamed a severe wound, «■" ■ by Dr. Erson. , M .ifcgeßtt»TM Ahorse belonging * *K*Mi Cuttoms, which a4fea Fort Cautley, «• «.$>l»l§; heavy cannonading that » SPOt- «,' BIuBTO IMP^'JmS *Mr Pasley, a&"^ii*9 turning ff m 11 knocked down and W»» | located. _I_*-ji_«i«. ' j| We give the^^^S second bat al^onof detachment of ttew ob^w« Helier'ewharf.but^jEdftWrfß McDonald, and ttaW£, wl^B directed vo eV< fo^ h*? Vfl along the line gj/> £5 I engagement enemy BD° Jf 8 . The «*Z«i Tamak i Rof- Jiarf*3| coming up, «^jJjJSB force was w_*_*l__ W/s,**}: fire from thei City v £ » This concluded marched b?* " >rt» tß' ■ me ntreochuig<J«»"j_^, .J«. :

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 1885



TGIREBH MALTED PHOSPHATE 6. J_J____ INFANT'S FOOD. After Baron Lewis's Recipe. Guaranteed pure as made from local cereals. IN Ilh. CANISTERS, PRICE Is. This food approaches moro closely the compo sition of mother's milk than any o:her. THE PHARMACY. QUEEN-STREET. ISBASES OF THE EYE, EAR, AND THROAT. DR. A. OHALLINOR PURCHAB May be consulted daily at his Residence, Pitt- Btreet; and at— Thk English Pharmacy, Qdeen • btrejit (Mr Hablett'b), from 2 to 3 p.m. The Newton Pharm ac v (Mr Kendbrdine'b), Karangahape Road, from 10 to 11 a.m FOR EYE, EAR, THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES.-DR. WILKINS, F.R.0.8., Consulting and Operating Surgeon, is *t his Surgery for General and Speoial Practloe —All Mornings and Afternoon: ; Sundays, 10 to 1f.30. Consultation Fees moderate. He spent •even yearsatMooreflelds Eye Hospital, London, Snder Bowmen and Crltchett, two at Throat .ospital. London, seven as Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, elßht years at Eye Ear, Throat and Chest infirmary, Melbourne. Adjusts Speo taeles to Bight. Consulting Rooms Queen-st (opposite Shortland-Btreet), Auokland. ~r\ R. i P E i R, XJ FOOT OF QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. 3. 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 New Zealand, would say to the public that he has made Chronic, Special, and Nervous Diseases a CTooiaaty for over 10 years.



SPRING OBASON MILNE & OHOYCE 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, Tho Goods having been bought In the Home Markets on very advnntageoui terms, the Prices are guaranteed to be EXCEPTIONALLY LOW. • £xj The following ropresent a few ol the £TJ Goods Opened I Co) NEW MILLINERY „„„„_, k , NEW SHAPES IN STRAW GOODS [>J NEW MOB CAPS r* NEW MANTLES, VIBITES, &o. ONEW JERSEYS, DUST GOATS. &0. NEW FANS, FANCY GOODS WNEW COSTUMES NEW DRESS GOODS (Immense variety) r> NEW WABHING MATERIALS (■J NEW SILKS, BROCHES, &0. NEW CURTAINS. NEW ANTIMACASSERS, &0. K3 NEW L A CKS (In great variety) G_ NEW KID & TAFFETA GLOVES NEW FRILLINGS, RIBBONS, &0. H __r EVERY REQUISITE FH in __ BABY LINEN, \**i and HH LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S M UNDERCLOTHING. BOYS' CLOTHING, COLLARS, CUFFS, TIES, &c. DRESSMAKING, MANTLE-MAK ING, BOYS TAILORING, AND UNDERCLOTHINU-MAKINQ ON THE PREMISES. Patterns and Prices by Post Free, K-PER CENT. DISCOUNT FOR-R O CASH. ° MILNE & CHOYCB, AUCKLAND. ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED Tho NEW BTOCK for the COMING SEASON. .Jrand Display of MEN'S, YOUTHS', and BOYS' CLOTHING; SHIRTS. TIES, UM BRELLAS, HATS (in Straw and Felt), &c and Every Description of HOSIERY and UNDER WEAR. Special Line in BOYS' CHEAB SCHOOL SI/ITS. . NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR^ 158 and 160, queen-stbeet, Auckland.



We have muoh GbandDiwlavoi pleasure in stating our extensive al- IRON ' terationa are oom , Dieted. At con r Til BEDSTEADS : ■ldorabla outlay J? *»—m we have enlarged . T our Show Room*. TT J5 an? 1L„ °5 r GABLIOK friends will be fairly astonished T> & vlrietj taonß,d! OBANWBLL'B. , steads, Carpets, -M and General -■-" . J Household Furni- — : tare presented to T their view as they ■*■ , travel round our l_mm«n«« ! promises. Q immense o Assortment of GABLIOK I k _l CARPETS [ dRAHWMiL. At Reduced Prfoea | — YOUR OAR^ GK ft . ORANWBLL. Young people i about to start TT i Housekeeping H , will find ft to their advantage _-_ to Furnish bom (J ntrnunrnw our Establish- v BKDBOOM, ??k£mftj£ TT BITTING. ROOM. srsL €vir aa 0 dining-room, g2& to"fuS S KITOHBN «»*ff 153 E ITUANITURD amount from our warehouse. at GARLICS GARLIOK ft 'BOM «; ORANWBLL. ORANWBLL'B. pAKUOK pBANWBLL'B, QUKBN-STREBT. AUCKLAND, T NNOUNCEMENTJ SHERA BROS. HAVK REMOVED TO THEIR _N E W Wi REHOUSE, WELLKBLEY-STREET EAST. [A OABD.] It/TR FARQUHAR MACRAH SOLICITOR, QCBBN-BTRBBT, AUCKLAHD. , Office—New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agenoy Company's Buildings, next Bank ol New Zealand. aE O. MoCA UL, Wellesley-stbeet East, GALVANIZED IRON WORKS & COLONIAL OVEN MANUFACTORY. Plumbers, Builders, Contractors, and Storekeepers Are informed that GEO. MoCAUL, of Thames, HAS TAKEN OVER THE BUBINESB LATELY ' __ _ CARRIED ON BY J. L. KEAN. : And being a Diroot Importer and Purchaser for , Caah, 1b prepared to Supply all Business ' Material at Lowest Rates. i Awarded Three First Prizes for Colonial i Ovens, Corrugated Tanks, Lead-headed Nails and Washers, Spouting, and Lead-edge Ridging. ' gboTmccaul. MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, i WELLEBLBV-BTREET EAST, AUCKLAND, BDd I j Brown and Davy streets, Thames. *



"PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The Business of MESSRS W. & J. BEEHAN & CO, Junction of Queen and Groy Btreote, having beon purchased by ALEXANDER BROWNE, he will open the above on THURSDAY, November 12, with a MONSTER CHEAP SALE. Tho Promisoß are o'osed for marking down \ the Stook. FULL PARTICULARS TO-MORROW EVENINtt. ALEXANDER BROWNE. . . T*T & 3. BEEHAN & CO., " * Having disposed of thoir bußlnoss to MR ALEXANDER BROWNE, request that all debts will bo paid as soon as poaßible to us. at our Into promises. W. k J. BEEHAN fe CO. pHE A P T IN E S WM. R. BRIDGMAN'S. Hoavy Galatea Strlpeo in great variety, Ojd, worth 9d. Relinquishing China Mattings; bal anco left will bo sold very cheap; Iyd white at 4d yd. 200 Boys' Straw Hats, last soaaon'a goods, from 6d; 500 Silk Windßor Scarfs, from 6d. Being deßiroua of reducing Clothing Stock bo foro stock-taking, I havo reduced prices very much. Men's Tweed Trousers, Is 6d; Boys' ditto, 3a (id ; Youths', la. Men's Tweod Suite, from 15a; Boya' Suite, 13s dd; Youths' Suits, lGa Bd; Knicker tiultD, from 3a 9d; Mon'a Trousers and Vost. 7b lid ; Men's Tweod Conta, Cs Gd; Mon'a All-wool Pagot Coats, Da 6d, worth 21a | Boys' and Youths' Felt Hate, 1b lid ; Men's do., Is lid; Men's Whito Shirts, from 3s 6d: Men's Merino Undershirts, Is 6d; Men's Flannol Shirts nnd Drawers, la lid; Coats'a White 200-yd Reols. slightly damaged, Is doz. Nloe assortment New Spring Goods in Laoos, white and coloured; Ribbons, Frlllinga, Points. Sateen Droae Goods, in groat varloty, marked vory low. Choice lot Drots Buttons. Umbrellas. Any Winter Goods left over will bo sold at considerable reductions. Patterns freo by Post. JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE, 288-UPPER QUEEN-STRKBT. - 288 [A OARD.I DR. WILLIAM ROBERT ERSON, late Medical Offloor and Publio Vaooinator, Huddersfleld (England), may be consulted athl« residonce, Onehunga (opposite Mr Gllman't, Oheralst)- Mornlns - - - - oto 10 Afternoon., — — — Ito 1 Kvenlast_- - - . Bj9 7 -VT E~W MARK E T TTT OTE L, GEORGE 11. EASTON Newmarket. T_X LINOLEUM For Halls aid Dining iSOLEUM rooms LINOLEUM For Churches and Class- INOLEUM rooma LINOLEUM For Banks and Offices INOLEUM NEW STYLES OF DESIGNS. PRICES LOWER THAN FORMER QUOTATIONS. T. & EL. COOKE FURNITURE AND CARPET WARE HOUSE, JUNCTION of QUEEN AND GREY-STREETS REDERICK MOUZER'S Bijou Shop, in Victoria-stroot, Is still the gem Of Auok land. Walk up and see it. It c worth the trouble. Albums, Handbags. Workboxes, Fane, Books, Birthday Cards, and tasteful and beauti ful articles innumerable. Plain Figures and Plain Dealing—the only plain things about the olacc HL. POSSENNISKIE, • Merchant Tailor and Importer, SHORTLAND-STREET. AUCKLAND, Announces tho Completion of hia SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK, Ex S.B. Arawa, To which he invites an early inspection. The Trade supplied at prices a little above cost. W. 8. Laurie * C° Have for Sale— 170 Tons BonedUßt 250 Tons Island and Poruvian Guano 200 Tons Superphosphate of Lime Sulphate Ammonia Nitrate of Soda 100 Balea Cornaacks 60 Tons Black and Barbed Fencing Wire • 60 Kega Staples, Pine, and Rollers Seeds—viz.. White and Red Clover. Alsyko, Timothy, Cowgraes, Cooksfoot, and Rye grass. Turnip, etc. Prices and Samples on application. CUSTOMS STREET. AUCKLAND. PILBENER LAGER BIBS from thb KAISER BREWERY, Sole Agents for New Zealand— SEEGNER, LANGGUTH & CO., FIRTH'S STOREB, ALBERT-STREET. AUCKLAND.