COMING EVENTS.

Meeting, &c., To-night.

Circus Cottpany^B^ d am Society. 8.

Auction Sales To-morrow.

AUSUUM **^»w»- — - —

"knnter and Nolan-Horses, &c 500 saoke Alfred Buokland-" Woodpeoker." ir James uv.H Co -Furniture, 1» G, W. Blnuio nra>Yli"- John Reid and < v .«-room Suites, &0., 11 Carblnei **' ->»■—Property, 11. 11. _v Taylor—Hrocerics, Poultry, &i ■ f %x. Slbbin and Son—Apploß, Groceries, Fan ture, Sco., 11 a.m. R. C. Greenwood—Jieases, 11. Samuel Cochrano and Pon- Hou»ehold Fan tnro. Mirror, Tea and Colfco Sot, See., 11 ft.tn.

Chief Post office, Auckland.

•falls will close m under :—

Tma Dat,

for Tauranga and OpotUci, per Clansman, at 4 p.m. for Ores-mouth, per Herald, at 5 p.m.

Friday, October 9.

for Waltaraand Southern ports, por Staff a at 11a.m. For Dunedin, por Southern Crow, at 11 a.m. for Oowes and Uorumandol, per Coromandel, at 11.30 a.m. for Thames, per Rotomahana, at 2 p.m. Tor Whangarei Heads, Parua. Walpu, Wha- Bgarel, Kamo, and Mangapal, per MucgTogor or Waitekl, at fi p.m. for Whltangl and Upper Mill, per Argylo, at Op.ta. For Thames, per Enterprise, at 5.30 p.m. .

Tuesday, Ootober 13. For s.B. Zealand— as follows :— For Navigator Inlands, Sandwich Intimfli, United State* of Amerloa, Canada, British Colombia, Central and South America, and British acd Foreign Weai Indies, at 1 p.m For United Kingdom and Continent Of Kuropo, at 1 p.m. Money orders, 10.30 a.m. Registered letters and newspapers, at 11.30 n,m, X^ate letters. boarinK an extra fee of six pence In addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Agent on board the ati>amer up to the tuna of sailing, Ta:« mail wU) he duo In London on Friday. Novombor 20,1555 hi«iuxii a a biss, Ohluf Postmaster, Chief Poot-ofSoe, Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

HIGH WATER.

AoOKtAiro— This evening, 6.56; to-morrow tnornlng, 7.14.

Manvkau Heads—Thia evening, 938; to morrow morning, 9.54. Kaipara ÜBADS-This evening, 10.36; to morrow morning, 10.51,

Sussbt.—Thia evening, 0.5. Sujnuaie.—Tomorrow morning, 5.29. Moon's Agb.—Now Moon, Bth, 7.10 p.m.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVENING, -■\rahinapua, 8.0., Holmes, from the Bouth TO-DAY. '* Wcloomo. schooner, Fry, from Timaru Jianda Isle, schooner, from Oamaru Argyle, as., Amodeo, from Mercury Bay (Uoiumbla, soh., Comvay, from Kaat Coast P<st3.

DEPARTURES.

last _v_iikq. liotoraahana, b.s,, Carey, for Sydney TO-DAY. Argyla, sun., Amodeo, for GroaVßarrlee;. To Anau, s.s., Mclntosh, for §oj}!iiern,pbrte

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

CoromandeL from Oosomaitdol, to.-dar.Sp.rn. Kotomalmna, from Thainea, to-motroy, 0.30 p.m. SuterprlßO, from 'iUiamqs, to-day, 11.30 p.m Argyle. from a,-eai-B_iier, this evening. JWaoatregor, froifl Whaugarel, this evoning Wattaki, irSm VKhangarel, (his evnniiig Arawata, from Fiji, to-morrow morning Janet Kloolt, from douih-Sea Islands, dne Ci^y of Bydney, from San.Franclsco, 17th insV _oran_i, from London, October. Arawa, from' London, via Southern _ort«. Oqtpbor. ■* lonic', from' Plymouth, November Tongariro,,from, London, via SonthecuPCltS, early. (For prqjeoted departures see B—jpplas ad vertisements, and mall notices]

IMPORTS.

Pw Syren, from Sydney—l,*2s bags bcaedußt, 109. tons coal.

Por Welcome, from Timani—sl saoko. wneat, 3.050 sacks flour.

Par Te Anau, from,Sydney—sSß ingots tin, SO packages rope, 746.sacka bonednst, _ plates iron, .100 cases, 10S packages tea, 741 cases fruit. 12 slrder plates, 100 sicks flour. 4ihhds leaf tobacco. ISO paokatto ssudrics, 20 bales paper, 1 pooy, 16 horses, 5, cages an|nials> And sundries.

EXPORTS.

Per TiJ Anau, for Melbourne and South-209 bags Bugar, 50 .boxes candles, 102 hides, 6 casks ol), and sundries.

Fer Rntomahana, for Sydney—3oo casks cement, ill sicks maize, 33 bales flax, SO kegs butter, 74 doors, 75 muiitels, 13 bundle* shelves. 310 caseß meats, lSo»sks. 14 tierces. 21 keg j beef, llOsacka oysters. 25 caeeß hives, 145 pieces tim aor, 5 boxes qunrtz, 31 baloa fungus, 90 bboks grain, and sundries.

Inwahds Coastwise. — Elsie, from Thamos, ■with 20 000 ft of timber.

Odtwards CoAsmvisE.-Spltflre for Whan garel.

The Jessie Rviadman, from London, for Auck land, was off St. Catherine Point on August 14th.

The tonnage loading on the berth at London on Augiut 13th for Australia and New Zealand amounted to 49,283 tons.

Tho Bohoonur Fanny Thornton left Hoklanga for Noumea yesterday with timber.

Mr D. Gouk left for Napier, pir Te Anan, this afternoon for the purpose of gnperintend iag repairs to the schooner G lean or.

The brignntino E'.'nel, 180 tons register, built nt Mahurangi. New Zealand, in 187->, was sold at Sydney on September 21. lor £550.

Mr H. B. Morton, agent of the China Naviga tion Company, has just received word thot the AVooselnsr, will be the next steamer from Sydney for Hongkong, leaving about the 28th instant.

f4'Fho schooner Handa Isle from Tltnaru, and the Welcome from Oamaru, arrived here to-day "with general produce. Both vessels sailed on the 29th alt.

The hulk Gazolle Is to be docked to have her copper removed, afterwards she Is to be broken up.

The United States Government are sending a surveying steamer to take sound—gs at regular Intervals aoroaa the Paoiflc Ocean, from New Zealand to Valparaiso.

The Marine Board of Sydney held an invests tllon into the 10->a of the brig Naiad, at tfee IzibethKeef, and decided that no evidence had been adduced to found a charge of dirfault against the master. Captain Munns.

Staley, Radfordand Co. quota sailing vessel rate from London to Auokland: hongh measurement, 3*JB to 355; fine, 10s; waight, 36b; oement, 5% per cask. Steamer: Roiifili measiire luent 455; fine, 55b to 655.

The s.B. Mabinapua arrived from Bvnedln and Wellington at 11.30 last evening, with cargo ex Whampou and Arawa, and the. following pas eongera:—Mr Dobson, Rev. Mr Fen wick, and ii vo steerage.

The u.b. Triumph has been withdrawn from, the trade between Sydney and New Zealand ports, the Inducement for a continuance being at present ussniSciont. Part of the Triumphs crow returned hers by thea.a, Te Ananyejter rtay aHernoon.

The 8.8. Rotomahana left for.Sydnoy via. Rus sell at Hire la«t evening. Passengers :-Mlbs Street, MTU A then, Messrs Wright and servant Fitzgerald, Fryer, Gaylor, Thompson. King Wright, O'Keefe, Harris, Arnold. Aitken, Jones, Perry. Green, Mutton. Bowen, Attwell Miwhcll. Byrne. Reid, Potter, Mrs- OlEeefe Minsea Mutton, O'Keefe O< Gordon,.Solimellist qheok, and 66 in the steerage.

The brig Syren, which arrived late yesterday afternoon, loft Sydney oo the 23rd September, at 8 p.m.., with strong south-woat winds, which veered round to the north, and proved light, -with heavy cross sea and continued unsettled from north to S.W, until sighting Cape Maria Tan Dleman on Sunday last; thence to arrival strong south to south west winds with heavy squalls.

The DM, 1b Anau left fer Melbourne, via Sauthcrn ports, this afternoon Passengern :— For Qisborne: Miss Williams, Mr un_ Mrs Bal- Untyne, Messrs M. Nlccol and J. Slator. For Napier: Major Shepherd, Mrs Logan. Miss Logan, Miss Chapman, Messrs E« Reason and Ko|ch, For Wellington: Missos Asher, Mason, Fenton, and Philcox, Messrs Stewart, Fenton, Brabazon, and Silvorston, Master Fenton. For liyttelton: Measra Marshall, Chaafe, and 2 boyß> Childs, Adams, S. H. Matthews, Hey. T. H. Spurgeon. For Dnnedln :■ Hon. Captain Fraser, Master Logan, Rev. Eelebev. Mr and Mr Harper, Mrs and Mlbs Mitchell. For Melbourne Messrs Westlake and Moss.

PORT OF ONEHUNGA.

ARRIVAL.

Oreti, s.s., Robortaon, from Wanganni'

DEPARTURES.

Galrlooh, s.n,, Mo Arthur, for Waitaco, Oroti. 8.5.. Robertson, tor New Plymocth and Wanganul The 8.8. Oroti arrived from: Wanganni early this morning with 300 sheep. Passengers:— Messrs Jagger, Bridge, McDonald, and Captain Greenwood. She left again at 3 o'clock (of Wanganni. via New Plymouth, with passengers and cargo. The Northern Co.'a s.b. Qalrlooh left for Wai tara at 1 o'clock, with a number of passengers. l Th>i s.B. Scaffii ehonld arrive from Waitara , this evening. Owing to the strong breeze blowing, Miess. Hanniih, Mok.iu was unable to leave for Kaglan and Kawhia to-day. She Is announced to leave lor the above porta at 8 oVook to-morrow . mornlCK.

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

inSSTA^ B? l\ thi»doy'-Thel)arcy p»*ti» ■A D-hS^" MU toWed to lhß Heada by tho The Anaboll, barque, has. arrived at the Heads, and 1b coming up hwJT "*"TOU "v *""

Births.

DURANCE.-On October B,atOhUtern, Churcn stroet, Devonport. the wife of T. K. Durance of a son ; both doing well. HARVKY,—On Ootober 5, at hor rcaidenoo, Montague-stteet, Newton, the wife of Air J. Harvey of a eon. I_.NG.—On October 7, at her residence, Provin cial Hotel. Shortlaud-etreet, tho wlfn of James Jiang of a son.

Deaths.

CLEMETTS.-On Octobor 4, at Ohanpo, Emma, tho beloved wife of A. dometts, postmaster, of Ohaupo; aged 25 years.

TUUNKR—On October 7, at his Darents' ioal dence. Spring street. Freeman's Bay, William John, dearly beloved son of John and Cathor ino Turner ; aged 2 years and 1 month. The funeral will leave hia parents' residence to-morrow (Frldny). at 3 p.m. Frltmdu are respectfully Invited to attond.

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1885.

For the cause that lacki uuat—ce, : For tin wron; that needs reiist—ce, i For the future in the distance, I And the good that we can do.

The despatch we publish to-day from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, urging New Zealand to join in the Federal Council, leaves no doubt of the Imperial wishes on the subject. Parliament last session decreed that New Zealand shall not take part in the Federation movement at present, and in the face of that decision the Govern ment have no power to take any action in the matter. The first meeting of the Federal Council will be held early next year at Hobart, but New Zealand will not be in any way represented. The subject must, however, come up again, and there is, we think, a grow ing feeling that New Zealand may suffer a loss of influence in the Pacific by remaining aloof from a federated Australasia. The Secretary of State plainly hints that the representations of the federated colonies must have greater weight with the Imperial Government than expressions of opinion coming from an isolated colony; and he specially indicates the question of future annexations and the mainten ance of British prestige in the Pacific as a matter in which the Home Go vernment hope to receive material aid from the Federal Council. It may easily be understood that in dealing with any proposals for the Federation of Fiji or the annexation of Samoa and Tonga, the Imperial Government will incline to place those islands under Federal control. The Hon. Mr Stout and his predecessor in the Premiership are agreed that Federation in some form must come, if .for defensive pur poses alone ; and the strongly-worded despatch now received from the Colonial Office will, we believe, have considerable influence in leading to a fuller consideration of the points of divergence which have kept New Zea land aloof. The Secretary of State suggests various safeguards to neutral ise the effect of those parts of the Fedetal scheme that appear to infringe the perfect powers of self-government now exercised by each colony, and the adoption of some of his sugguestions may prepare the way for a united Aus tralasia.

Fart of the arrangements in connection with the Ministerial changes in New South Wales is the appointment of Sir Alexander Stuart, Agent-General, in place of Saul Samuel. The Ministry, to excuse a change purely political in its character, endeavoured to fasten upon the Agent-Gcnoral the failure of the five million loan, but a recent tologram stated that Sir Saul Samuel would not admit the justice of the charge nor resign. The ex-Premier, however, was not to be baulked by the object of his ambition in that way, and Sir Saul Samuel has been supercedc'd. The Agent-Generalship is undoubtedly a seml-politieal office, and no objection can be taken to the action of the Ministryin filling the poßtwithanomineeofthoirown, when the gentleman appointed is so unexceptionable. Nevertheless, Sir Saul Samuel's retirement will be regretted in Anglu-Australian circles ie London, where he, with his amiable con sort (nee Miss Isaacs, of Auckland), has mada himself exceedingly popular. Our London cable messages to-day already give expression to this feeling. The message also asHiiniea that the news of the change is authentic, although we have no advices of it from Sydney, nor has Sir Saul Samuel received official intimation on the subject.

Our cable messages to-day contain the news of the successful floating of the New South Wales loan of five and a half millions at 3i per cent. There is no furthqr news of the Roumelia-Bttlgasian epnproglio. It is stated that in the recent decisive victory gained by the Abyssinian -troops over the Soudan rebels, Oman Digna was among the killed. The French Elections, so far, have resulted in a decided,majority against the present Government, and Royalists are already talking of a monarchical restoration.

The market has been very quiet, to-day. Cambria shares ace saleable At 32s fid, and there is a fair .demand for Ktrangahnki stocks. Crown are wanted.at 6s 6d; genii-; worth, at 2s fid; and Sutro, 2s 9d. Wood. stocks are quoted : Sailers, 4s.Cd ; Imperial: Sellers, 5s 3d. There is not much.inquiry for permanent stocks, there are, however, buyers for Colonial Bank, at 42a ; Land; Mortgage, 255; Loan and Mercantile, £i 18s;; .and Drug shares, 17s. :

"We are sorry to hear s that Sjr .George* Grey }a laid up with a very severe cold,; which has confined him to bed. '!

The Pacific ma»l steamer.City of Sydney, j with the September English mails, left San; Francisco for Auckland on September 26th, s time-table date. The Australia, with the colonial mails ot September, reached San; Francisco on the sth inst., one day before > time-table date.

Mr Frank Lawry, of EpßQm,,iß sufForiug •from & kick received from a horse on Satur day laat

A few evenings ago, a little girl was listening to her parents discussing the merits of the New Zealand "Freethought and ■Gout Ministry," " Mamma I" exclaimed _c little girl, " Oughtn't Sir JuUub Vogel to be thankful that he has only two feet, tor if he had four, like pussy, ho might die ?"

Thirty-foil- " by Mr *•' jref*' ~ tonders wore received today Bartloy, architect, for tho .aon of a three-storey block of brick uuildingH in Karangahapo Road on tho property of Dr. Piircliaa, adjoining Mr J, Warren's grocery establishment. The block will comprise six commodious shops, 4c. The following is tho list of tenders: — Shailer, £6,200 ; McGuiro, £G,186 ; Blew don, £0,000; Connolly, £5,929 ; Rossor, £5,835; McConnochie, £5,829; Hanson, £5,818; J. Mell, £. r.,800; Julian, £5,780; Lynch, £5,7G3; Clayton, £5,759; New son, £5,7G1 ; Philcox, £5,754; Elliug bam, £5,751 ; Farrell, £5,725; Hardy, £5,711 ; Hutson and Mctfaupht, £5,706 ; Sakey and Syme, £5,700 ; Martin, £5,900; James Morris, £5,647 ; Attewoll, £5,634; Todd, £5,000; Wrigloy and Handcock, £5,539; Mason and Mclll wraith, £5,500; G. Rhodes, £5,400; Colo brook, £5,394 ; Constablo, £5,340 ; T. lloron, £5,275 ; Jones, £4,997; Kay, £4,968 ; T Morris, £4,902 ; A. Reid, £4,9C2; Smith and IJoatty, £4,60.1; McLean, £4,249 10a. As yet, no tender has boon accepted. It will bo soen that tho lowost tender Is £1,950 10a loss than the highest.

Tho Strasburg Clock continues to uttract largo numbers of sightsoore, who aro interested and astonished at tho re markable exhibition. Tho room in which the clonk is exhibited will be open again till 5 o'clock this afternoon, and from 7 till 10 o'clock to-night.

An animated discussion took place at. tho meeting of the Prosbytory yesterday upon tho motion of the Kov. Mr Runciman iv favour of holding the future meeting of that body in St. James's Church, Welling ton-Btreet. Tlie olderly ministers wished to continue in tho old placo for tho sake of " Auld Lang Syno," but the younger and moro practical portion of those prosont argued in favour of a more contral position and extra com fort. Tho Rev. Mr McKinney said thnt ho had attended in St, Andrew's Church for tho last 27 years, and should fool great sorrow at being compelled to change In the course of his remarks ho referred touch ingly to tho bygone daya whon ho had to walk many milos, tlioro being noither omnibuses nor trains. After a lengthy discussion tho utilitarianists carried their point, and in future tho Presbytery will inoet in St. James's Church on Tues daya at 2 p.m. It i 9 now 29 years sinco thoy eommonced flitting at St. Androw's Church, On tho motion of Mr McKinnoy a vote of thanks was accordod tho office bearers ot that church for tho uho of (ho building during the past.

Lingard's Diorama of Scotland and the Soudan War maintains its popularity at tho Opera Houso. Thore was anothor largo attendance last evoniitg, whon tho interest ing canvas wns unrolled for tho ontortain mont of tho spectators. Mr D. McAndrow dolivorod thocustomary explanatory lecture, whilo Mrs Lingard and Mr and Mrs Hay ward ably assisted tho lecturer in rendering the music of old Scotland. Mr Barlow danced tho Highland fling and sailors' horn pipe very effectively, and the whole enter tainment was of a high class.

But two more days remain of tho ox tondod timo for receiving applications for spaco at tho Indian and Colonial Exhibition to bo hold in London next year. Mr K. Monzios, Insurance Buildings, tho local aocrotary, informs us that tho numbor of applications reccivod up to dato is not at all adequate to tho importance of Auckland or representative of her stato of advanco raont in productive and industrial pursuits. We hope, as tho cost of sending exhibits is to bo borne by Government, that local manufacturers, &c., will make an offort to sond more oxhibits. If tlioy do not, tho colony will suffer sadly by comparison with others, and Auckland will cut a sorry iiguro beside Dunodin, Wellington, and other in dustrial centre. By Saturday we hope to be ablo to glvo a moro encouraging report.

A mooting of creditors in tho bankrupt estate of VV. P Uargravo was hold at 11 a.m. to day in tho Oilicial Assignee's ollice. Thoro was a largo attendance, tho debtor and tuo of tho creditors being oach repre sented by counsel. An amount of acri monious discussion onsuod, during which BOino grave statemonta woro made by ono of tho creditors, which caused tho bankrupt to appeal for tho protection of tho Court. The Official Aflsignoo at onco pointed out that such accusations should bo made in an other court if they could bo substantiated, but, whether or no, not in a dobtor9' court. After some questions had boon askod of tho dobtor, it was resolved that tho mooting be adjourned until Wednesday noxt, at 11 a.m., the dobtor to be in attend ance an hour previous for tho purpoeo of boing oxamineu by tho croditora' solicitor aa to tho truth of his statements, Tho mooting thon separated, irrcat dissatis faction boing oxpressed by the creditors.

By tho s.s. SJahinapua, from Duncdin, last night, Mr Dodson. Secretary of tho Dunodin branch of tho Soamon's Union, ar rived in Auckland for tho purpose of con forring with tho mombors of tho Union hero on various matters connected with tho Union, but moro especially on tho disputed question of overtime

Tho charge shoet at tho Polico Court to day was a light ono. Seven persons wero punished for drunkenness, while Eliza L'Estrange who pleaded guilty to being an habitual drunkard, was sentenced to threo months' imprisonment with hard labour. Tho caso of Nora Clogg, charged with being an habitual drunkard and using obseeno language, was adjourned till Satur day, on tho application of Mr Napier, bail being allowed.

Tho quarterly mooting of tho Chamber of Commorco, which was to havo boon hold to day, has boon postponod till to-morrow (Friday) afternoon, to allow membors to attend the funoral of the lato Mr R. 11. Stevenson, which took place to-day. The decoasod gontloman was a highly rospectod member of the Chamber.

Talk of the "homeless poor." Sorgoant McMahon found four drunkon women huddled together in an out of-tho-way corner of th i pathway in Lorno-stroot last night. A half-drunken woman and a man wore also of tho party, but mannged to got away safely. Tho polico hand cart was brought into requisition to convoy tho " four rum sick maidens " to tho stati on.

Mr Eric Craig, of Princes-Btroot, wont over to Dovonport this morning for tho purpose of buying tho hoad of the monster shark, but unfortunately the tooth had all been taken out at Northcoto whon captured, otherwise ho would havo given five pounds for tho hoad. Tho back-bono will now be tho only thing of valuo. Mr Craig Bays that whon one of his feot was laid on the lower jaw of tho bruto, tho other jaw cleared tho top of his hat, and this shark must havo been quito capable of swallow ing two Jonahs. Mr Craig statos that he once saw a vory large shark at tho Bay of Islands, but this ono boats it hollow.

Tho Artillory Band havo givon thoir ser vicos gratuitously in connection with tho benefit to Fryer's Circus Company at tho Theatre Royal to-morrow evening, and they will play both outmdo arid inside. Tho Society of Mutual Imps havo also pro mised their patronage.

Tho mombers of tho Hobrow congregation are requested to remove any books, &c, they may have in the Masonic Hall on or before Saturday, October 10th, as tho seats are to bo removed to the new building.

Mr Walter Alfred White, sottler, Hunua, has discovered a procoss of romoving stumps from tho ground, which he claims will ofl'oct an "immense saving to sottlers and the colony at largo. It is offooted by a method of applyivg tiro to treo stumps so that the whole of the log and roots are reduced to ashes and the ground made plosghablo. Tho economy of labour is such that a saving of £4 per aero in the clearing of bush land will be oifocted by its adoption. Mr White has no desire to shut out the public from tho benefit of his discovery, and is prepared to demonstrate its efficacy, free of charge, probably at tho Agricul tural Society's gathering at Ellerelie in Novombor noxt. If tho procoss effects what is claimed for it, Mr White will prove a public benefactor.

Tho ratepayers of Epsom district have resolved to uphold the action of tho Koad Board in resisting a claim for damages brought against .that body by Mr George Taylor, Newton Road, Auckland. Mr Taylor, while driving in a spring cart over a road in the Epsom district eomo eight or nine months ago, was thrown violently from tho trap (on account, it is alleged, of the bad state of the road) and sustained injuries to his right wrist, which have incapacitated him for work ever since. The action, which raises a point of interest to the public, will bo brought before the civil sessions of the Supreme Court.

We have received frpm tho Robin Hood Company the names and addresses of the principal winners in their Hawkesbury Meeting, also some of the Committee of drawing. The promoters also tell us that their 50,000 qn the Melbourne Cup is going ahead wonderfully fast, and that the.pum berthey wj|l,close for,at the end a( the month will astonish the world.

A boy named Robert Taylor, while at work yesterday in New Zealand Timber Company's works, got one of his fingers badly cut in a machine to which he was attending.

The Auckland Glee Society's second grand concert takes placo in St. James's Hall to-night, under the onnductorship of Mr J. H. Edmondos. An exceedingly at tractive programme has boon propured, and tho prices of admission aro only 2s and Ib.

The woman Eliza L'Estrange, who was sent to prison this morning for three monthß for being an habitual drunkard, haß had a most remarkable criminal career. No les9 than 9G previous convictions stand to her credit in tho polico records, while upwards of 12 years of her life havo been spent in small terms in Mount Edon Gaol. She was lot oIF only a week ago on condition that she should leave towu, but sho did not koop horpromise.

The man Buchanan, who was ncquitted on tho charge of robbery at Otahuhu, was again arrested to-dny, charged with com municating with tho prisoners awaiting trial nt the Buprouio Court, and giving them tobacco.

The ordinary meeting of Onohung.i Borough Council was hold on Monday oven ing. A mass of corrospondenco was doalt with. Among other lottors was ono from Captain Lundon, stating that during his visit to Wellington ho had intorviowod tho different Ministerial heads of departments concerned, and tho Secretary of tho Post Om'co, and suggested alterations in the plans for additions, etc., to tho Onohunga Post-offico and Court-houso. The Ministers had vory favourably considered tho sug gestions made, and promised not to commonco tho works until after the Minis tor tor Public Works had visited Onehunga. A vote of thanks was accorded Captain Lundon. Tho Reserves Committeo re ported that thoy had considered the various oilers of land for comotory site, and recom mended the Council to treat with tho owner of 12 acres at Meadow Bank, offered at £150 por aero. Roforrcd back to Com mittee. Tho mooting, which dealt with a largo amount of detail businoss, ndjournod at 10.40 p.m.

Captain Scotland, of tho ship Crusador, has so far recovorod from his recent aecidont that ho roturnod to his vessel to-day.

Tho hearing of tho charge of criminal assault against Loo Chong will bo resumed tomorrow. The only evidonco taken yos torday aftoruoon, in addition to that in our last evening's issue, was that of Dr. Tonnont, who doposod that on Tuesday, tho 29th September, Mrs Meyor was brought to his Durgory in Wellosloy-streot by Con stablo Herbert to be examined. Ho did so, and found an extensive abrasion or scratch. "Slio said—" Mr ftapior objected to the Doctor's ropoating what the woman said in the nbsenco of tho prisoner. Witness: "Slio said that sho was suffering pain across tho chost, Saw Bulticiont evidonco that an assault had been committed."

To-morrow, at 11 a.m., Mr H C. Greon wood Bells, at thoollleouof the Harbour Hoard, (Juuy-stroot, tha leases for three yoarß from tho Jst Novombor, ISSS, of otllco!1, Queen-street Wharf.

Timbor mouldings, joinery, turnery, paoLlng «ftsfs, paving blocks, &0., at reduced prices.—Auckland Timbor Co.-(AdvU

Tho raomborsof tho Auckland Trades' and Labour Council aro" notified that the noxt mooting will bo hold in Hobson'd Kooms on Friday evening next,

Miss Tessio Chapman delivers hor second lecture on Sunday ni^ht, tho subject beinf? "The Virgin Mary, tho Immaculate Lily of Israel." Tina will be Iht lum lecture but two in Auckland, aa Bhi- ia to locturo In Wellington at tlio beginning of Mor ember.

ROBKERY AT MOUNT EDEN.

Information was given to tho polico yea terday uftornoon that a robbery of a soriou character had boon committed «t tho chop of Mr Robort Tindall, butchor, Mount Edon Road. A cash box containing upwards of ,t'2, r) waa missing, and so also was an employe of Mr Tindall's, numort Kawson. Suspicion at onoo fell upon Kuwson, and Uotectivo Jones and Con fitablo Dows set oil' in pursuit. Kawson was tracod to Throe Kings, and thonce to Onohunga. Horo ho hail taken train for Waikato. A tolegram was sunt to Sergeant Gillie*, and ho arrested Rawson at Mercer [o day. Tho sum of £'2S was found in tho possession of accused, who admitted tho robbery, and tho cashing of a cheque for i!U which tho cash-box contained.

FUNERAL OF MR R. H. STEVENSON.

As we go to press, tho mortal remains of Mr

K. 11. Stevenson are being interred in tho Prosbytorian Ceraotery, tho Kovs. D. W. Rundown (St. Stephen's) and R. F. Macnicol (St. James*) being tho oiliciating clergymen. Tho funeral loft deceased's rosidonco in Sholly Boach Road, Ponsonby, shortly aftor three o'clock, and waa largely attonded. Tho chief mournors woro as follows: —Mr W. Motion (father-in-law), Messrs .1. McLean, Josoph Motion, and Brassoy (brothers-in law), Mastor Ching (nophew), Mr J. M. Clark, Mr Archibald Clark and Dr. Bayn tun (relatives). Mr. T. T. Dickonson (un dertaker), carried out vory satisfactorily the funeral arrangements. In town Hags woro Hying half-mast high at various mor cantilo houses', and tho quarterly moot ing of tho Chamber of Commorco was put ofl till tomorrow.

ANOTHER BIG FIRE IN IN VERCARGILL.

(HV TKLKCITtAVIt—OWN rOKRBSI'ONDKNT.)

Invrrcakmlli, this day. A kike broko out on the oast sido of Deo. stroot this morning at 1.30, just oppo site tho scene ol tho fire last week. It commenced in tho chop occupied by Mr Muir, umbrella and basket makor, and des troyed thrco other wooden buildings —New son's boot shop, Kung Wha's Chinoso board ing houso, and an ompty chop. Nowaon's family woro slooping up etairs, and about 20 Chinamen were tv tho boarding house, but all got out safely, though at tho timo a child of Newaon's was thought to be missing. The Newsons lost nearly every thing. Insurances:—On Nowson's building thoro was £40 in tho South British Office, on Kung Wha's, £50 in tho samo office (both in J. F. Thomson, the lessor's, namo), and iso in tho South British on Mor rison's building, occupied by Muir. Now eon had £100 on tho furniture and effects in tho Phicnix Oflico The fire is supposed to havo boon purely accidental.

ENGLISH AND COMIC OPERA SEASON.

Yestkriuy Mr Lachlan McGowan roturned by tho To Anau from Sydnoy, after having arranged, on bohalf of Mr 11. N. Abbott,for Majoroni and Wilaon's Knyliali und Comic Opora Company to make a tour through Now Zoaland. During the past year this Company havo boon doing good business in Melbourne, Sydnoy, and Auelaido, and havo received flattering noticos from the Press of those cities. They will open for a aoason of 2i nights on tho 22nd instant in Abbott's Opora House, and will afterwards proceed South, visiting all tho Jargo cities. Tho Company consists of sixty-five members, tho principals being :—Miss Grace Plaisted (prima donna), Mies Fanny Liddiard, Miss Ellen Fenton, Miss Sophie Harris, and a female chorus of twenty voices ; Mr Charles Harding (primo tenore), Mr Lithgow James (priino baiitono), Mr Gordon, Mr F. Wont worth, Mr Edwin Kelly, Mr Ewin Lostor, Mr Goorgb Tallis Trimmel, &c, &0.,: and a male chorus of fifteen voicos, with a grand corps dc ballet and a first-class orchestra. The following operas comprise their repertoire:— "Bobadil," "Isidora," "Madame Angot," "Maritana," "Bohe mian Girl," "La Perichole," "Los Brigands," and "La Bello ffoleno." Tho season will open with "Bobadil," conducted and directod by Mr Luecombo Searell. The prices will be—dress circle and orches tral stalls, 5s : stalls, 3s ; pit, 2s. Season tickots will bo issued at roducod ratos. Mr McGowan has also concluded arrangements with Mr George Darrell und a full dramatic company, who will open at Christmas, and Signor and Signoral Majoroni, with their grand historical combination, will visit New Zoaland early next year under engagement to Mr Abbott, so that the Auckland public will be treated to a revival of those high class performances which have at times been given in the popular Opera House. Mr McGowan had first closed with the Majeronis to visit Auckland, but it was afterwards decided to havo tho Opora Com pany. Mr Dion Boucicault will bo hero almost immediately atter the Opera Com pany, and then the Darrella will follow, who will carry on until Signor and Signora Majeroni arrive with their histrionic com pany. While Mr McGowan was in Sydney, he saw Mr Lyons, agent of the Fryer and Faust Circus, who stated that there was every possibility of the quarantined animals being allowed to land whon they arrived at that port.

SPORTING NEWS.

Hawke's Bay Joolcey Clnb Spring Meeting.

(BY TEMInRAPH— PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

Hastinci.s Racecourse, thia afternoon,

The second day's racing of the Spring Meeting took place to-day. Results -.— Handicap Hurdlk Rack, of lOOsovs. ; 2nd horso to receivo ISsove. from the stake, about two miles. Macearoni (Lyford) ... ■•• •■• 1 Loch Lomond (Gilnor) " Also started: Tho Druid, Director, Faugh-a-Ballagh, Denbigh, Assagai, Mon golian, Gipsy, Mauntainoor, Dhudoen, and Romu. Loch Lomond led over the first hurdle, followod by all the others in a cluster. At tho third hurdle, Mangoehane fell, and soOn afterwards all tho horses wont off the course, loaving only Macearoni and Loch Lomond in tho race. Macearoni oventually won oasily. Time, 4inin. 15aec. Total dividonds (inside), £2 4s ; outside, £2 3a.

[keuter's tklecram.]

Melbourne.

this day.

Tho Hon. W. Robinson's horses, Winchester and Liverpool, were backod last night for a considerable amount at 200 to 1 for tho double, V.R.C. Derby and Cup. MKLiiOi'RNK, Wednesday.—Thero are 31 acceptances for tho Maribyrnoiig Plato, to bo run for at Flemington on October 31. Manchester, Nowstead, and Umbra havo been scratched for the Melbourne Cup. Nowstead has also been scratched for the V.R.C. Derby.

Turquoiso and Nocklaco ware shipped to Christchurch by tho s.s. Te Anau to-day, to fulfil their engagements at tho C.J.C. Spring Mooting. There was quitea crowd of spectators on tho Wharf to see the pair provions to their shipmont, and the splen did condition Chaafe had them in, was the caueo of very favourablo comment.

TABLE TALK .

St. Lkon's CißC.rs opens tonight,

Trado is brisk at Sydney. A "Striking" Sight—The Strasburg Clock.

Another " Striking " Affair—The boxing match tomorrow night.

Our quarantine laws aro "a caution to snakes," hh well as to horses.

Monarchical restoration imminent in Franco.

11 Frisky Jauot Nicoll" two days overdue from tho Islands.

Volunteer Review at Dunodin yesterday ; Bplondid weather and largo attendance. Fro/en moat, ex Taiuui, is fotching 4?d pur lb in London. Caso of diphtheria reported fiomPonßonby Ward.

Thamos Harbour Board threaten to resign in a body. Auckland mails datod September 15th roachod San Francisco on Monday last.

Next series of London wool auctions com monco 17th of Novombor noxt.

A heavy thunderstorm passed over tho Cambridgo district lost Sunday nftornoon, I'rofossor and Mrs Baldwin are perform ing at Thamoß. A co-operative association is projected in connection with Opotiki Farmers1 Club. Mr Montgomery, M.H.R., who is going to England, has resigned tho chairmanship of tho Board of Governors of Canterbury Collogo.

New Zealand mutton is specially pro scribod by London physicians as food for dyspoptics. A youth of 17 years was yostorday, at Dunodin, sentenced to throe year?1 imprison mont for houeo-broaking.

Mopfc people will agree that a little of " golden silenco " would have been vastly preferable. Canterbury and Napier Chess Clubs pro poso playing a match by telegraph. Tho daily supply of fish received at Bill ingsgate Fish Market, London, is equal to 500 tons a yoar. Onohunga Borough Council contribute i'li) to tho cost of forming tho riflo range. It is rumoured that Sir Alox. Stuart, ex- Promior ef Now South Wales, will bo ap pointed Commissioner for that colony in London for tho forthcoming Colonial Ex hibition.

Our Government havo receivod, from tho Secretary of States for the Colonies a des patch urging this colony to join tho Austra lian Federation.

Spcnkintr at Dunedin Volunteer Review yosterday, Sir 0. Whitmore said that from information ho had ho boliovod the mustor would havo been larger but for some em ployers of labour having refused permission to their num. Ho thought if men gave their timo all the year t« volunteering, em ployers should make an oll'ort to allow them ono day.

Dunedin Criminal Sessions are closed, tho following having boon sentenced yesterday: - Charles Moxham and John McLennon, 3 years for robbery ; and Maria Scanlan, 2 yoars for larceny.

A special meeting of Onohunga Council takes placo on tho 15th inst. to elect repre sentative under the Hospitals and Charit able Aid Act.

ST. LEON'S CIRCUS AND MENAGERIE.

The proprietors of the above popular com bination havo been successful in obtaining a lirst-claes sito for their show, convenient

to railway, wharf, and tramcar. The three tents were erected in smart style this morn ing, and aro of a much more substantial character than those of previous shows, and appoar capable of resisting the worst of weather. It will bo interesting to young people to learn that the wild boaets havo been landed in safety. Among thorn are two magnificent Bengal tigers, also Indian bears, cholat, black tiger, Tas manian devil—altogether 29 representatives of the animal world, in charge of Mr Maddon. It would seem as if this Circus wero not to escape tho obstruc tive rod-tapoism of the Government, as thoy were forbidden to land two boautiful snakes procured at great cost in Australia. One is tho carpet and the other the diamond snake. Tho former is 13ft. and the latter lCft. long. Tho pro prietors of tho circus have instructed the chiof officer of the Te Anau to make a prosont of them to the Zoological Gardens at Sydnoy, as up to the time of the steamer leaving no reply had been recoived from Wellington re permission to land them being'grahted. Mpssrs St. Loon feel much disappointed, as their only desire in obtain ing tho snakos was to show t,he New Zea-, land peoplo the caturo of Australia's hugest reptiles. Mr Maddon had the snakes per fectly secure, and they wero vefy docile. Tho wild beasts of this »how will aldne ensuro a large attendance, but the' Circus, performances are also' of tho highest order: of merit.

Departure of the Enakos. Mr Morgan, goneral agent for St. Leon's Circus, Bont tho following telegram td'the Secretary of Customs, Wellington:— " Ploasogrant permission to land two anakos for exhibiting with St. Loon's Menagorifi. They are securely caged and not venomous." Mo reply was vouchsafed from Wellington, and the Australian snakes of St. Leon's Monagorie have accordingly made tracks for Sydnoy, following in tho wake of the American dogs and horses. It may be some small comfort to the Fryer crowd to know that they have companions in misfortune, and that our quarantine laws if unduly rig orous are applied with thorough impar tiality. ' i

MINSTREL PERFORMANCE AT DEVONPORT.

The Devonport Naval Mlnatrela gave a moat jjucccssful performance in th 9 Devonport Hall last oyening, ihopo b.oiug a very large audience .The programme included an overture by tho Company; o.ening chores, "Up Boys. Up!" Company; " Thero'B Going to be a Weddlnc," Mr Lockwood; " Bt»r of IJoaven, Gently Guide Me," Mr W. Wynyard; " Pinah Duok/1 Mr R, Wynyard ; •■ When the Robob "Were In Bloom,'1 Mr .Hartley; ••JiDgle Ball»," Mr Lcqkwood: "Uttle Slater Gone to Sleap," Mr Douglas; " I'se A-gOini? in the Morning," Mr R. Wynyartl, and a tableau designed by Mr Thou. Quera. This tableau Included Captain Fenton, of the Navals, standing in the centre of the atogo with drawn sword and between two statues, whilst tho company sing, " Then givo three oheers and oho cheer more, for the gallant captain of our Naval Corpe," tho effect boing very pleasing. After tho usual intermission, tho Artillery Band played a seleotion from "Mnritana" in a highly creditable manuor, tho following items being:—Ballad, "Anchored," Mr Williams: comic song, Mr White; song, "The Little Hero," Mr Cairns; song and dauce, "Her Name is Norah," Mr Hughes; comic song, "Certainly Not." Mr Lockwood. Tho performanon concluded with an amusing sketch entitled " Knock Me Down," in witch Messrs Douglas and Wynyard appeared. Subsequently, tho room was cleared 1 ar.d dancing was kept up till an early hour this morning.

DEATH FROM DRINKING.

(BY MStEGRAPH— PBESS ASSOCIATION.)

Christchurch, this day. On Sunday last, an old man named Andrew Lambert, residing at Kowai Bush, wag lost betweon that placo and Springfield. When last seen he was nndor the influence of liquor. A party went out, and yesterday morning found his body at tho foot of a high terrace, over which it is supposed ho had fallen.

MINING NEWS.

(T)Y TELEOBAI'H—OWN COKRESrONDENT.)

Thames, Wednesday night. MoAnataiki. - Williams, tributer, has finished crushing 19 tons of gonoral dirt for tho Bplendid return of lOGozs 7dwts gold. Within five months this party have ob tained 66207.S of gold from their block.

Devon. —Ton poundaof picked stonocamo from tho rise this morning. The Bank of New Zealand shipped J,0350zs of gold last night. Moanataibi (Extended,) -Tho altera tions to tho winding machinery havo beon furnished, and should no unforeseen diffi culty arise, tbe manager expects to balo all the water out of the shaft in about a day. Succkss (Coromandel).— During tho past wook there has beon a slight change in tho mine. In sinking the ground continues fair working, and tho reef is improving, Bhowing colours of gold in prospecting, and some rich pebbles of stone. There wore nover better indications of gold in any part of the mino than what is at present in the bottom of tho winze. I shall discontinue sloping for the presont, as thero is no change, and puah the winze down to the junction of a footwall vein, whero I am in Slopes of meeting with something good, judging from tho present indications.— Pkter Reid.

THE DUNEDIN MURDER.

[IIV TELEGRAPH—PRESS. ASSOCIATION.]

DoNiHiiN', this day. The inquest on Gcorgina Butlor was con cluded yeatorday. Dr. Hockon was ex amined, and stated in his evidonco that tho hair ho fouud in tho hands of tho decoasod appeared to bo that from hor own hoad, but ho had not compared it with that of tho daughter's. The evidence of a number of neighbours was taken, but no fresh evidence was giron tending to connect nnyono with tho affair. Tho Coroner, in order to pre judice no ono, cloarod the Court during his summing up. Tho jury returned a vordict that Georgina Butlor was wilfully mur dered by some person or persona to tho jurors unknown. No arrests havo been made.

WELLINGTON NOTES.

(«Y TFXKORAPIf—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, this day. No intimation i» to hand from tho Imporia) Government with rofenco to tho recent re quest of King Maliotoa for a British man of-war for tho protection of Samoa.

The Nativo Ministor expects to leavo for Wanganui and tho Weßt Coast early noxt week.

I informed you a day or two ago that it was rumoured Captain Humo, Inspector of Prisons, would probably boappointedUnder secretary of Defonco vice Col. Reader de ceased,but lam able now to any that there is no truth in the rumour. I am inclined to think that Major Gudgeon will receive tho appointment, but nothing is to bo settled until after Colonel Whitmore's return from the South.

FREEMAN'S BAY MISSION.

This koocl work, which la known as "Tho Helping Hand Mission," was established with a vlnw to doing some good amongst tho boys and Rlrla who are running about, the streets at night in tho Freeman's Bay district. As the work incroaocd it was found necessary to build a mission hall. Accordingly an allot ment was purchased for £287 at the corner of Drake and Centra Streets, and tho work of eroding a hall at a cost of £100 was commenced, Mr Garrett, of Newton, beii g tho contractor. Mr \V. A. Dugleby, architect, prepared the plans gratuitously, and »l»o buiicrintonas the work. There still remains on tho lund and building £300, donations towards the liquidation of which aro earnestly invited. Tho now hall will acoommodato 300 portions, and will bo fitted up with classrooms as well as a sooial room and library at tho buck. Classoa have beon astablished for teaching noglectod boy« over school ago, and who aro working during tho day, reading, writing, and arithmetic. T'lo teachers give their services gratuitously. It is intended to establish a woekly mothers' mooting. Tho Mis sion Hail is fast approaching completion, and wilt be openod with a tea and public nicntlnc in a fortnight. Dr. Kdgolow has kindly offered to attend gratloußly any of the poo-children con nected with ins Mission who may happon to require medical aid. Tho mission appears to be a most deserving Institution, and its workers are worthy of sympathy and support in their arduous undertaking.

SCOTTISH ENTERTAINMENT.

An oxoellont inaugural ontortainmont was given last night in St. James1 a Hall, chiefly by mem bers of the Burns Club and Literary Society. Thoro was a fair audience, but not so numerous as anticipated. Ills Worship tho Mayor occupied the chair, but much ro« rotted his inability to continue the position through the evening. HU Worship congratulated tho Club, and explained its objects, literary und social, whioh would not olaßh in any way with any other existing Society. Ho read a letter from Mr Llngard, wishing the Society a pleasant evening, and offering tho assistance of Mr Me Andrew, a most enthusiastic admirer Of Burns and oil that is good in Scottish history and song. (Cheera) Ills Worship's plaoo was filled by Mr D. H. MoKenzio. The programme was gono through, and ©very promised item perlormod. Spaco pro vents ub from doing more than giving titles and names, whioh wore as follow :—overture (piano), " Guy Mannorlng." Miss Parkor ; aleo, " The Garb of Old Gaul," double quartette; song, " Sins: tae mo tho Auld Scotch Songs," Mr Carter; Bong, " ThoFlowora o'tho Forest," Miss Poaco; reoitatlon, "Death and Dr. Hornbook." Mr T. Tndehopc ; song, " Bonnie Dundee," Mr Murray; duot, "0, wert Thou in tho Cauld Blast?" Misses Peace and Walker: song, "John Anderson, my Jo," Miss Hayles; reci tation, " Scotch Words,' Mr Robertson ; song, "The Land o' the Leai," Mrs Kdmonds: glee. "The Keel Row," doublo quartette; piano duet, " Lord of Lome. Misses Parker and Smith; poem, '"Itobert Burns," Mr Blackman; Bong, •' JeßSio's Droam," Miss Walker: song, " John Grumlio," Mr Carter; gleo, " Woloomo, Koyal Charlie," doublo quartette ; recitation, " To a Mouse,"Mr T. Tudehope; eong, "There's n:ie Luok aboot tho Hoose," Miss Peace ; song, " A Man's a Man for a' that," Mr Murray; recita tion "Tho Auld Sark Sleove, Mr Kobortson; song, " When the Kye come Hamo," Mr Ed monds; song," Bettor Hide a Weo,"Mis3 Walker, Two characteristic Scotch conga woro admirably given by Mr McAndrow, accompantod by Miss Llngard (Llngard'a Diorama Company), which were rapturously received. Mr Poaoo, Secretary of tho Burns' Club, re ceived a letter of thanks from His Honor, Mr Jußtico Gillies, who, owing to pressure of business, was unable to be present. His Honor wrote:—'Aooept my thanks for your invita tion, and my assurance that there is no more ardent lover of Bnrna in tho com mnnity than myself. Ho was, with all his faults (and wno has them not) " a man for a' that,' whom I delight to honour. Please put me down as a member. I enclose sub scription. Ploase ;apologiso to your Chairman for my absenoo." A vote of thanks was carriod to the phairman and friends' who had given their assistance. The pntertainmont closed with tho «ong and chorus, "'Aiild Lang Syno."

VOLUNTEER NOTES

Parade and Drills,

The Newton Rifles mustered for inspection, to ihe numbof of 67, at tho Drill-shod last evening, but as the City Guards wero already in posso3. sion, tho roil was oallud and the par^do dis missed. The Colloge Rifles ihußttred in full force at the Drill-sncd. The City Guards had about 70 men all told present, Captain Isaacs and lieutenant Schmitt being in command Tho competition for tho position of Bergcants continued under the supervision of Sorgeant- Major Uaolam. Tho trip to Captaiu Isaacs'B grounds has boon postponed indefinitely. ■

Government Inspections. The older Volunteer Companies parade on Saturday week, and the newly-formed com panies on the following Saturday.

Carbine Shooting Contos*. Yesterday tho contest for the champion belt by the A IJattery of Artillery took place on tho range at tyount Edon. Firing cominen-ed at 7 a.m.. a strong wind blowing down the ranee while the light was unsatisfactory. The result was bb follows :-Hum>er Par&loiv, 116; Gunner Webster, 103; Gunaor Shaw 100; Gunner Doughty 98 ; Sergeant ke& deraon, 73; Gunner Q. Webster, 70. Parelow who has won the belt twice In Bucoojeion' Is also the wearer o( tno Colonial Champion ship belt. It is intonded to flee off a friondly matoh of ton men aside, between the A Battery and the Devonport Navals on Saturday next, commencing at 2 p. m.

n,Si?S r<s Of P, ttcktt Bes °f injurious stuff pur, porting to malto genuine Hup hitters ■ aisn preparations and fluids B aid to contain ill tho properties of American Hop Blttera. They spring up on account ot the great popularity of the genulno, which is only put up in larco squaro-panel amber coloured bottles, with the

CABLEGRAMS.

(f.rF.CIAT. Tfl TRESS ASMOCTATION.)

Telegraphic Cable for Africa, London, October 7.—The cable which is to be laid between the Capo Verde Islands, and St. Paul de Loando, on tho WeatCoast of Africa, has been shipped.

Tho Federal Council

London, October C—Tho Crown colonies of Fiji and Western Australia have beon authorised to pass and adopt nn Aoc, pro vided the four other colonies do ho, to en able them to send delegates to tho Federal Council,

Mining Exhibit at London.

Sir Philip C. Owen, tho Secrotary of the Indian and Colonial Exhibition, approves of a suggestion received from Cornwall, that a collective exhibit of mining machinery should, if possiblo, be obtained for the Ex hibition.

Tho Wheat Harvest,

The British wheat crop has averaged 29J bushels per aero. France, Russia, Spain, and Italy havo smaller harvests than usual, while Germany, Hungary, Turkoy, Kcu mania, and Bolgium have very largo yields. The American crop is much, smaller, and tho Canadian ono is slightly largor than was expected. Russia, America, and England have warehoused heavily.

Partial Failure of the Hop Crop.

The hop crop is not equal to last year'ain quality. Choicer qualities are scarce, and are being held for better prices. Brewers aro using old stocks. Amorican crops are in good demand. Continental crops are damaged,

Tho Cable Charges.

Mr Murray Smith, the Af,'ent-Goncral for Victoria, bus informod tho Eastern Ex •onsion Telegraph Company that unless the cable reductiona to Australia are conceded, eflorts will bo made to break up the exist ing monopoly of the Company.

Now South Wales Election,

Sydney, this day. —Nominations for the city and suburban electorates are fixed for 31st inßt., and the elections take plaoe on tho 16th, Tho country elections follow promptly afterwards.

THE SOUDAN REBELLION.

DEFEAT OF REBELS AND DEATH OF

OSMAN DIGNA,

(BY CABLE.— COPYRIGHT.)

(llocoivcd Sth, 1,15 p.m.)

Cairo, October 7. Further details to hand with regard to the recent encounter between the Abyssinian forces, under Has Aloulah, and the Haden dowa Arabs, show that tho Abyssinians gained a com'plcto victory, carrying by as sault a strongly entrenched position, and killing fully 3,000 Arabs, amongst whom was Odinan Digna, whoso body was identi fied after thoongagomont. The Abyssinians lost a largo number of men.

RECALL OF SIR SAUL SAMUEL.

Tho Now Aaent-Gonoral for New South Walos.

(BY CABLE-COPYRIGHT.)

London, October 7. Much surprise lias been occasioned in tho city (it tho nows of tho recall of Sir Snul Samuel, Agent-General of New South Wale 3, and his being replaced by bir Alex. Stuart in that position. Sir Saul Samuel has re ceived no official information of the change Tho surprise is all tho more marked, sinco tho advico of Sir Saul Samuel in regard to tho floating of the loan in conjunction with the Bank of Eng land had been accepted by tho New South Wales Government. The news has created much regrot in official and financial circles

NEW SOUTH WALES LOAN FLOATED.

[special to press association.)

(Received October Sth—ll.ls a.m.) London, October 7. Tenders for the Now South Wales loan of £5,000 at 34 per cent, wore opened to day. There wore thirteen hundred and sixty-five tendors, covering about cloven millions. Tenderers at £91 11s Gd will receive about 26 per cant., and those above that piice will receive in fuil.

(Received Octobor 8-1.45 p.m.)

London, October ]. A syndicate applied for £4,000,000 of the New South Wales loan at £91 11s Gd.

Another telegram says :—" TII9 whole amount tendered for was found to reach nearly £14,000,000. Tenderers of £91 Gd received 26 per cent, on their application above that in full."

Sydney, this day,

The New South Wales Government are in receipt of a telegram from tho Agent- Gonoral, informing them that the loan averaged £91 13a, aud the applications amounted to eleven millions.

RESTORATION OF MONARCHY IN FRANCE.

Tho Elections Favour tho Royalists.

[BY CABLE—COPYBTfIHT.]

Paris, October 7. Tiie latest roturnß give the result for tho Chamber of Doputios up to tho present timo—l7G Conservatives, and 135 Repub licans. London, October 7. M. Horvo Mongon and SI. Pierre Lo Grand have resigned thoir portfolios in the Brisson Ministry, consequent upon thoir defeat in tho recont elections. The Royalists proclaim an early downfall of tho French Republic.

Causes of tho Government Defoat,

_ London, October 7.—ln tho French elec tions tho 6uccesso3 in the provinces as against tho towus have been the means of defeating tho present Government. Tho extreme Socialiats nro condemning tho present French colonial advonturos.

THE EASTERN DIFFICULTY.

BY CABLE-COPYRIGHT.

Tho Servian Army In Motion,

Belgrade, October 7. The division of tho Servian army instructed to proceod to tho frontier is marching in that direction.

DISSOLUTION OF NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT.

Tho Now Ministry.

Sydney, October 7. Tiik namos 'of the members of tho new Ministry woro made known this afternoon, and are as follows :— Mr Dibbs, Sir Patrick Jennings, Messrs Farnel], Abbott, Trickett, Badgory, Wright, See, and Want. The New South Wales Parliament was formally dissolved this afternoon, and writs for tho general election have been issued.

It is understood that Mr Dibbs and Sir Patrick Jennings will exchange portfolios, Mr Dibbs retaining tho Premiership. Mr Farnel) will be appointed Vice-Frosident of the Executive Council, and Mr Reid or Mr Slattery will be rnado Minister of Jus tice.

Sir Alexander Stuart has been called to theLegislativo Council. Thoannouncemeut that he had been appointed Commissioner for fins colony to the Colonial Exhibition in Loridon is premature.

FRYER AND FAUST COM BINATION.

Another capital performance was given by the Fryer and Faur-t combination last evening. To-night will bo the last occasion on which the present programme will be presented,as an entire chango will take place to-morrow evening, when the programme will bo for the benefit of Mr Fryer, who has suffered so severely by tho quarantining of his circus animals.

SUPREME COURT.-Criminal Sessions.

YESTERDAY-(Concluded).

(Before His Honor Mr Jmh ALLEGED BBtAKWG AND irZ^1 Hnchanan pleaded iKI"** breaking and entering• S^ to M&« OrlteuoaHotel,Otahuhn■ j n hC^ teS? M broker; Constable Wfik* 0 Hughes gave evidence S- L *"*!&&• For the fief once, ThoraaTjftS "WtS" tho Peuroso station w«T 01-- ---returned a verdict' T sW>«m£.fel prisoner was accordlmrtv .„ ,6WSIJ? Court adjourned, amgi* K<P&M,A

THIS Day.

Hia Honor took hi ß seat at in ovw, Cattle Stealing -n. i **• eribedaa a farmer, of Kafiffi- 8 Ba% t of. Alfred Faulkner, S a' ( "» pSS dho o ck ! 9V« r^>^ stealing and carrying *£** #*« Iho prisoner was arrest«r tte ba. Prisoner said to CoSf C lwn lile>S you havo brought my cood f,h 5"1' "1* Went into Harfey's pMiJg*Wk*J rlarley led the way, and pointed £?"% hides in hia turn store. He ttorftW'nw and recognised it as the B kk mt Am ins brand, "A.P,," u D on It £„L^M&Wii shaved off, but ih.*Sia*y*tafii obliterated. He claimed AehidJot^S made no explanation, further thank ?"«5 dead cow on the beach, andit&W There was no other person at V?hws? "• Wi same brand. HartefttermS^"WngS his farm by the river. bS&SS^S^ over the cliff (200 feel) m U. *ft?^ W The skin of the cow in question wLW"«S Cross m oxamined by Mr cX.^*«*C !}M r Todd boinKdrownodTOilS«»s«W Tho body was driven on to the ffi r Sf * eoncr owned about 200 head otS1- &W arrested on a warrant. Hecarrta «, ™>» in his pocket. Had it onhKft,!"!!"! with Mr Harloy, but didnotiMoStAS4* hiui.-Chri ß tophor Faulkner, K e s rllwtl cutor. was next examined 5« /"* thut he knew MrHarley and'»« vd"*l !WihAugu»t. WenttofiateothSW«S ihat morning. Could not state th« h» "^ hud neither clock nor watch. Saw .»,*"% eros- ing the creek; it belonged toHnSW! persons wore in it, tho prisonerTj k'l. 1*1 Fred. Could not see what wuf to 0,5 ™*» ar,ce; was half a mile away. Bent mVT"' to sea whai was going on. Moa nude »i m to him. Told his brother Alfred E,«i I!»' ing. They got Constable Cahffl, fife went to Harley's (as described! TiS?,ll been a little bad fielingSift^ and prlsonor. There was a lawitftZK"1 a year ago, which was settledl b?,t£? tion. Mr Harley eaid he Eklnnea Z £5* the beach, in the prejenco of the tm?<SS"? nieces, but they denied beiag Übm «T" nised tha skin in Conrt, as the «u»s* brother's cow. Last saw thecow §& 2 £ 16th of August. SbewasacroSift/S** prisoner knew that tho cow baloSi.? Brother -By Mr Cooper: The (TSataS out of tho paddook, and waTBS tho beach and the creek. Then InTS tion between the sand hills. He all «» to see what was in the waggonelKS" ho was noi on good terms wita HatISS?S not wish to interfere; sent Mm imtifMt! was noxt called, Mr Brown intowS T deposed that his name was Horetß,hfiß? Moa. Witness then cave eviaenM (fflS ihat of the preceding witnew. HesawiE! tho carcass on the beach after h» *m ?, Harley's. Knew nothing of fata frY Cooper: Ho ehaved the hair «ff thetaM hisknilo. saw Harley (liviogiomoSJS to tho fowls. It was not very gooi1« j|S caro to eat it; could not Bay thrt ttlis was rotton. - Timothy Cablll, mjfii Katikati, deposed to receiving infoHaLid in purauaneo of a search warrant Rf, the 26th August, to Harley's home. &ml the paddock. Came upon him rattoi sijdS? Hurley said, "Bood day. You htva taffi mv good frionds with you." TheiMrcljK hide was then made. Harley miaeno itta to hide anything. The hlilou weroootteto Saw the hide of a red con branded *?' which was identified by Alfred Sum! his proporty. He then charged ibMs with tho olfonco, and arrested him, X said a boy named Farmer informed tlmiluti bcasl was lying dead on the btMiuiS! Faulkner's friends had told him tocntltmud take it away. Ho pointed ont the t»o wbi girls, Clara Faulkner and Katie Josephs-t?t upon questioning them, they deniedtheuo tion. He was not ablo to flnd the boy Ftanet -By Mr Cooper; Thore was no attempt it a* coslment. Had taken no steps to hrSj Us girls. He believed a telegram had been imtti Tauranga. but he could not speakdefliiteij,-. This was tho caeo for the proaocuHoa-lfrpiopff conimenoed to address the jair, when kh Honor said there wai not a pa™ljo(ertdmi9 to show how tbe cow was wttai&diitttei tho jury, who. actinguponßiiitartjraKeitlot. at onco acquitted the prisoner. V\a stealing, — Charles Harlty ud FmJ crick Harley were then oharged mtluteilliig i pig on the jtU of May last theprojuitjotAlrei Faulkner.—Prieonera jjleaded not eni tf.-Mr Williamson briefly roiatpd ths rmst of Ha charstc. —Mr Cooper appsared in deteMi- Alfred Faulkner deposed ihat he lost s eov li. May la-t, and suspected the wswA. Mm miss the pig until the middie of June. Praw tor ili scribed tho animal, He had olugmi ber of pig?, and theyrannbout. HadMitplßS from Mr Harley that the pigs rot on to Sim mines. liy Mr Cooper: Had b lawsultftboutfti pigs two yeai s ago. Koceivedalettexof nAf on the 4th August, also reforilng to taw done to orops. Had laid the information Wss the receipt of the letter. Taylor giro Mm yt tioulars about the killing of the p!«. TifiJ was now in the employ of CaptainßtWKl- Frederick Taylor deposed that he w«i a to labourer, and in the employ olMrHmleTW March until July. On the 3rd May (SMdailji saw tho two prisoners running after a buck n :n their own paddock. It was a so*, biod condition. Ho was a judge of pls& B W noarj y a thoronghbred Berkihire. IOTWP it and tied It to a post until the toUowWwn; ing. He aftersfanls learned that tin ■ bvlongod to the Faulknerrf. Thsplsraw by Charles Harley tho next day. "BMM the elder prisoner in cleaningtheplj;. 1M» was cut off and taken away, ©a,w*W cut up and put in pickle.-lfc WMtim\* about to oj-smina on another charge oWm nature, but Hla Honor said he conld«ota«i» as the Grand Jury had ignorpfi the WB-W'S confine his questions to the case WjJJijl Court.—By Mr Cooper: He zommOHMIW day because he made o note of a ""'(rS occurrenoo on that date. He Wl**S Harley to give tho owners of the mm and then, If they would nottaketaltajj* them. Left Harloy's employ OP *»>l*?ffi and wentto Captain Slew&rrt. H««ertll« to Mr Harloy, commanding balance, mm throatened to Inform about plMlj*J Cooper here put in a letter In wU*l^? was inado that unless (he money ««• coming he should inform niMnUltoMaJW things which did not belong to him.LJW queutly ho told Alfred FajutaersbOTtW* Had c'en Mr Tanner Told Mr Cook that if Harley had p* W>W waires he should have oleared o« w**

RESIDENT MAGISTRIES. COURT.-This Day.

(Before H.G. SethSml^S^'B- 10

UNDEFENDED OABKS. Lv the following' cases lademMt «~ (or the plaintiffs by default !-D. B."1^ bEi-a v. W. Williams, «8 A%S coats; Hancock and Co. v. »:. fvjrjj £6 12s Bd. and 37s costs; Ba^K Harvey v. W. Mooro. £7 »««> W.'iffl VST. Bayne v. F. Dyer, •« fe.wi «•« Cleave v. J. Whitlock, £Z J«a M'Wffi C. Wood v. VV. Moore, f.lB 8s M. wjgffl F. Lmnbourne v. T. Bray. §£TO costs; H. Dalton v. F. B. B«"%*K £2 6a coats ; Wm. Goodton v. H. Ij HWffl, against W. P. Hargrave wew withdraw"." fendant had been adjudged banwupi. ■ r JUDGMENT SUMMONS 0A88...y JlKlS^Vdll^^^ 55.-Tho debtor was examined, ano .»■jj, not pbown that ho had any means, W "* ---declined to make an order. ... ~ g- G. Hulme v. R. Giles.-Clfto. *tf w », Debtor slated that he had not profit during the last »•»»J*?i "b« judgment creditor wasthecauseot it '^ very hard tj getmoney la at I""?! J*tr men bcint? out ot employment-W^1"'"" payment at the rato of 10s per wee*. ADJOURNED. Anumbor ofcaaeffWero'adjonme|. ' ' pEFBNpBO piSO. ( J. H. Coinlfii v. D. G°*-?*K«b!-« -Hia Worship gave judgmw «■ iggm* Plaimiff shoos 53 hours orertoett »«J^ an average of four hours per <W » -g hablo that ho worked 62 «™Vb.# days, or ncaily nine hours average? It seemsMlljely. 0B »° and coupled with the'act th»t hW° M j as '.he complete overttme.l thtek ""'Sb* J irresistible that hia first »«»Hsl'?rts** don't think thoro was My ««*« •»££» pay 12s a day, nor 3a overtime per »» mint was therefore girffl «r we claii 0(3, and £2 WJ W MSB. v G afc can do otherwise than b°>4%%f«rf«{f» The action is brought a contributory for a call m^e W J "^jpa** section 193, sub-sect onMHn^jjwig been duly appointed betoW^P^^W <lvced containing an enW. Jyfjf ■pWJgS section 86, to be confirmed ro^ »e#B* members at a subsequent «w jj^ which notice lmd been Xsul>seqßM&£w» book contains an onWof asuwjj W MW^; , but that entry

aJ£Hl£ AUCK r —— EVEJSING BTAB. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1885.



TO' BYMONDS-STRSET (OPPOBirit Cbmstkbt Bwiimc Kitobanob/. faSa.ni. to 9.30 am. At Home: { l P-™- *° 2 P-01- At™ U.3op.m. to 7 P.m. . ANNOUNCEMENT.^ SHERA BROS. HAVK REMOV" N BW -DTOTHKIR WAREHOUSE, WELLK3LEY-STREET KABT. w hm much ORuroDnUfUTei plMsara In stating our txtenalre al- IRON teratlons are com pleted. At con- V BEDSTEADS ildenbU outlay A we bar* enlarged out Show Room. TT gftg. $11 "X U OAS? OK fairly astonished T> * tltuS to Onßed! ORANWELL'S. steads, Carpeti, "W" and General •*•» Household Fuml: •—— tnre presented to T their view as they -"■ tra^ round our Immenie OAKLIOK OARPETB ORAKWKLU Atß«dnoedFrloM — YOU* QA^° X OBAKWKIJ* Tonng people about to atart TT Honjekaaping H —— wIU find It to their advantage to Furnish from if nvniiMif onr Bitabllih- w BKDHOOM. ment, beeanae, as TT aTTTTva nnnii we keep m> many TT wTTDfa-BOOM, daaaas Of Qoodj. nrwrKrn.«nn*r we can rolt all o DDnNO-ROOM. pockets. It U © triTTißßv potslble to fur- DTOHKN nuh a house bom _, wi rß*rrrrjtt.H «20 np to any X aUtsniXUKm. amount from our Warehouae. AT QABUOK OABLIOK fc FROM £ ORANWBLU ■ OBANWBLL'a. Q.AHUCK fe QRANWILL'S. QfnpN-BTR«n k A,UOKtAinx | fttP&IWG gBASON ! " • • • ) i MILNE & OHOYCE ! Would beg to notify to their f rlendl and ! i the public generally that they hart * t , NOW OPBNKO i t JIN ; IMMENSE AS3ORTMKNT ; OF ALL THE LATEST KOVELTIES FOR THE COMING SEASON, And would respectfully wliolt ■ OALU, The Oooda having boon bought In the j Home Markets on very advantageous ! terms, the Prices are guaranteed to M EXCEPTIONALLY LOW. L>s ~ ;mE J The followlEK represent a lew Of the W-J Hoods Opened I >»y NBW MILLINKRY K^ NEW SHAPES IN STRAW GOODS O- NEW MANTLKB. YIBITKB, fto. 'NEW JERSEYS, DUBT COATS. So. , 1 NEW FANS. ITANCY GOODS ■H NEW COSTUMEg HH ■ •NKW DRBSS GOODS tfmmonse varletj) QNKW WASHING MATERIALS NEW PILK3, BROCHBS, && NEW CURTAINS. NEW ANTIMACAB3KRB, tto. _K> (NEW LACKS (In great variety) ' °O NEW KID & TaFKKTA GLOYKB NEW FRILUNGS, RIBBONS. SCO. H — har EVERY REQUISITE IN J BABY LINEN, ' AND M LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S DNDERCLOTHINO, BOYS' CLOTHING, COLLARS. ! CUFFS, TIES, &c. DSBSS-MAKINO, MANTLE-MAR INO, BOYS TAILORING, AND UNDERCLOTHINU-MAKINOON THE PREMISES. PsAterns and Prices by Post Free. K-^PER CENT. DISCOUNT WB-fi «* CASH. « ** MILNE & CHOYCH, AUCKLAND. X> ICBARD 0 N V 0 H, JLXI IdCICNBKD CVBTOH-nODBX AQBNT, BHU-PINQ AND FORWABPINa AOKNT. Ofßce NORTH BHORB FERRY TKK. No 13 ARRIVED *i\ ARRIVED \) AItRIVBD • ,T ARRTVBD ARRIVED ARRIVKD ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRI^KD ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED i ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRIVED ARRTVKD ARRIVED ARRIVKD the NEW STOCK for the UOMIKO SBASONv Grand Utaplay of MEN'S, YOUTHB', and > BOYS' CLOTHING; BHIRTS, TIE 9, UM BRUUiAS, HATS (In Straw and Felt), &c- and Every Description of HOSIERY and UNDER' WEAR. Special Line in BOYS' CHBA? SCHOOL, SUITB. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, 158 AND 160. QUEEN-STRBET, AOOKLAND. : [a card.] 11/TR FARIjUHAK MACRAE SOUOTTOR, QUEKN-BTBEET, AUCKLAND, Office—New Zealand Loan and Mereai >U1« Agency Company's Buildings, nest Itenk' ft New Zealand.



... *uiP IMMBDJ'ATELY. Throe Duly Q^^~M^L t JtSnJ m c irtsbano; passage will be paW; B°°a terms, , APP't^ D. EDMOND" MUTUAL OF VICTORIA r AUCKT' ri, tJIRBPBMC.^" CAMBERS, I? inVl<-' --AND' ! £&• **" ... MOUZER'S Bijou Shop, ...orlastreet. U still the gem of Auck .«»lk up aud see It. Its worth tlie .»ie. Albums, Handbags, Workboxes, Fans, oooko. Birthday Cards, and tasteful and boautl ful articles innumerable. Plain Figures and Plain Doallng—tho only plain tbinKa about the place. , G. BAR T L B~~T % \ • 154, QUEEN-STREET. Chronometers, Watches, Clooks, and Jewel lery In great variety, and made to order or ropalred; Poesy, Motto, Engagement and Wed ding Rings. Orders by pewt carefully exonntod. SLIGHTLY DAMP. EX WAIHORA. WILLIAM R. BRIDGMAN HAS JUST BOUGHT, AND WILL SELL. 200 DOZ CLARK'S WHITE 200 YDS REELS, Is DOZ. ALSO BOUQHT CHBAP- A Large \*& of NEW DRESS MATERIALS, from 4Jd y-1; a Great Bargain 421 n BLACK CASHMERES.,from Is 6d yd Some of LAST SEASON'S PRINT 3, to be sold Very Cheap Beautiful Patterns In NEW PRINTS. SAT TEENS Boys' FELT HATB, Is 9d; worth 3s 6d Men's, Boys', and Youths' CLOTHING, very much Kednced, being Over-stocked. LOT OF CHEAP REMNANTS. 288— Upper Qoekn-stbket.— 288



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