COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, &c, To-night.

Opera House—"Tho Bohemian Gill," 8. Ponsonby Rifles—lnspection of Arms, 7.30. St. James's Prosbytsrlan Conversazione, 7.30. Foroators' Hall-Leoturo by Dr. John Key worth (men only), 7.30, Auckland Choral S.tcloty's Practice, 7.30. Wesloyan Homo Alisslon, Parnell, 7.30. Waite's Hail-Social, 8.

Auction Sales Tomorrow.

■B. Tonka and Co.-Bedstcuds, &c„ 11. A. Buckland—Wo jl Saio, 12. Morton and Jackson—Allotment, 12, 8. Cochrane and Sou—Furniture, 11. Gabriel Lewis—Hosiery, &c, 11,

Chief Post office, Auckland.

KaUs wIU close as under ;- This Day, For Whangarei Hoadu, Parua, Waipn, Whan garol. Kamo, and Mangapai, por Macgregor or Waitaki, at 5 p.m. For Thame" por Kotuku. at 5 p.m. For Now Plymouth and bouihern Ports, per Rotorua, at 7 p.m. For United Kingdom nnd Continent of Europo (via Rio do Janeiro am* Plymouth), from Wel lington per R.M.S. Aor.ingl on tho 19th, per Rotorua at 7 p.m. This mail will bo due at Plymouth on Junuary 3 , For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe via Rio do Janeiro, Plymouth (from Lyttelton per 0.3, lonia on tho 21 inst), par Rotorua at 7 p.m. For specially masked corrospondonco only. Wednesday, Novombor 18, For Thames, per Rotora ihana, at 9 a.m. For Waltnra, New Plymouth, and Southern ports, per Gairlooh. at 11 a m. For Tairua. per Paku, at 1 p.m. For Now Plymouth, Wanganui, and Soutnorn Parts, por Oroti, at 1 p.m. For Groymouth. per Taupo. at 1 p.m. For Tairua, per Meroury, at 1 p.m. Per Manapouri. as follows: For Russell, Kawakawa, and Australian Colonies at if p.m. Continent of Europo. and United Kingdom, via Suez and Brindisi, or Naples (por Orier.t steamer), for letters, &o„ specially so prepaid and addrossod, at 3 p.m. For money orders, rcgißtored lotters, and newspapers, at 3p m. Lato lsttors for Sydney and Melbourne only, at 1.20 p.m. United Kingdom mail will bo duo in London on tho sth January. For ICatl Katl. Aongateto, Tauranga, and Opotiki. via Thames, por Enterprise, at 5 p.m. For Thames, por Kntorpriae, at 5.30 p.m. Signed) S. B. 8188, _ Chief Postmaster. CJilof Poat-offlco, Auckland.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

Bunsit.—This evening, 0.15. BUNRISK.—To-morrow morning, 1.(1. MOON'S Agb.-Full Moon, 22nd, 9 18 p.m.

HIGH WATER.

AncKtAtro—This aftornoon, 2.25; to-morrow morning, 2.59,

Manukait Hkadp—This aftornoon, 5.5; to morrow morning 5 29. Kaipara Huads—This ovoning, 05; to-mor row morning, 6.29.

ARRIVALS.

LAST EVUNING. Waitaki, s.s„ Crawford, from Whangarei Macgregor, s.s., Johnson, from Whangnrei Dbtiglas, as., Austin, from Opotiki

DEPARTURES.

lulBT EVENING,

Wellington, a 8., Stsverson, for Russell Clansman, s.s.. Farquhar, forTauranga Argyle, s.s.. Amodco, for Mercury Bay Ohau, s.s,, Bernooh, lor Dunedin TODAY. Taupo, as., McColl, for Groymouth

STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.

Rotorua, from South (at Onohunga), today, 5 pm. Enterprise, from Thames, to-day, U 30 p.m. Clansman, from Tauranga, to-morrow Ringaroo ua, from Sydney, to-:r orrow Rotomahana, from l names to day, 7.30 p.m. Ruby, from Cororaandol, Friday, 2 p.m. Coptic, from Plymouth, about November 25 Ruanehu. from Plymouth, about Drcombor 8 Rimutaka, from Southern Forte, about Dec. 15. IFor projected departures soo shipping ad vertlsomontQ and mail notices,]

IMPORTS.

Ex Australia, from San Francisco : 20 (1-ifcks quicksilver, 3 pkga agricultural implements.

Bx Ada Melincro, from Lonlon: 170 kegs wire nails, 15 ki'.ga fencirii: staples, Gllßa-<ca galvanized corre«at"d sheet-), 110 coils galvanized (enoing wire. 100 reels galvanized hsrbul wire. 20ti plates Staffordshire plato Iron, 57 bundleß black sheet iron, 71 Yorkshire grindstones, 511 bundlos blook hoop iron, 150 boxes coko tin plut"3, 100 boiler tubes. 500 cnski Portland cement, 60 tons U;ydo pig iron, 3 eases gas chandeliors and brackets, 2 eases grasshopper springs. 8 coses unanimoUs t holloware and sanitary waro. 6 esses Mundec's celebrated varnish. 1 cases best collin fumru o, 1 caso steam cocks, valves, unions, See.. 125 bundles, 112 tuboß black ga?pipe, 3 coses black pipe fittings 163 bundles scotch register grates, 2l(i camp ovens. 71 3 logged pots.-lG bundleß Parkes's spades, 3 casks D.li. registers, 1 caso shop twines. 1 cuse shoo brushes nnd tea trays, 1 ci&k tower bolts, till locks and spaoas, lcask doorfurr.itiire mid cabi net brass foundry, 3hhds assorted tinwaro, 1 cask garden hoso pipes, spreaders, un'ons, 1 case garden Byringes, 2 casks raw lineoed oil, U3 kegs urnt uuibor paint, 35 kegs black paint 2 cases Clieenoy'aAlhainniorH,3casc3Araorican electro plated ware, largenssortmont, lGcsses Putman's horse nnila, 1 case carpenters braces,! caso ship angers, 1 cose clothes lino pulleys, 2U cases axes, 1 caso wrlniiera, G cases bush hooka, 3 cases meat choppors. 2 oases sad irons, 1 oise Amer ican braoos, 1 caso Putman's mangles, 1 caso Wiseton's caws. —T. & S. Morria und Co., (Limited).

Ex Laira. from London—7oo oaks Portland cement, 45 casks gonuino whito lo.id, 18 rolls sheet load, 78 iDgota patent metal, 75 drums, i casks raw and hoiletl linseed oil, 1 case flax engine tacking, 30 bundles black shoot iron, 81 cases galvanised corrugate.! iron. 100 reels galvanised barbed wire, 2 casks glue, 200 barrels blasting powder, 300 crises blasting pellets, 28 cuss 3 axe, pick, and hammer handles. 8 cases Hornsby'B paragon mowers and reapers,2 frames aheatlng folt, 1 bale seaming and roping twlno, 1 cask minuets, 1 coon boiler tube brushes, 1 caee electric bells, 1 case hay knivos, 1 bales white cotton waste. 1 cisk plumbago crucibles, 1 caso pad. cupboard locks, 1 cask bolts copper wire, iron spoons, 1 case tinned tacks, 28 bundles Black's spado-i. i casus (31 iongtiu) patent cold rolled shutting, 41 rolls galvanized wire netting.—T. and S. Mori in and Co. (Limited.) Ex a.a Rimutaka, from London—242 kegs wire nails, 150 bdls. Sterlingbrand fencing wire, 7 cases containing 1 Tangye's 12 h.p. eoho cngino with vertical cross tubo boiler, 6 pkgs. Barford's fruit preserving plant, 1 caso hardware assorted, 1 caso BhofiloK cutlery, 1 cuss signal codes and ensigns, 2 casks m. iv. nuts, 1,807 bnrs iron, i cafca oastor oil. 1 caBO galvanised tinned sheets. —T. and 8. Morrin and Co. (Limited).

Ex jessio Roadman, from London-500 casks Portland cement, 22 caßks boltß and nutß, 3 831 bars, 788 bundles Hlngloy'a har iron, 2 cases soft tinned steel plates, 19 rolls shoot lead, 5 oases I. It. belting end I. R. hose, I cases gal vanised annealed sheet iron, 10 coils galvanised fencing wire. 20 kegs A. F. groaso, 2 frames hair felt. 6 oases, 3 d rums varnish, 2,150 sash weights, 211 bundles Hack hoop iron, 105 casks Cham pion's whito lead, 200 reels gilvanlsed barbed wire, 32 ingots pig loid, 96 oasoa galvanised corrugated sheot iron, Orb brand, 11 cases Scotch rangou, 1 package otoam fittings (assorted), 2 csbos fenders and hardware (assorted), I case ontlery and E.P. goods, 2 cases lawn mowers and tennis markers, 1 cask olont nails, 1 cask locks (assorted). 1 oase cages, bill flies, chamois leathers, 1 cask furniture polish, etc., 2 cases Aiding chairs, etc, 1 cask copper wire, 1 case ohisels and goutres, 1 oase tab'e cuttlery, 1 case chaff cutters, 2 casks box irons, 6 biles wrapping paper, 1 cask bed screws, 1 sate wool spoons, 1 ca?e tinned hooks and staples, 1 caio flab hooks, till locks, etc., 1 cask gaßpipe hooks, 10 oisks doub'o tone safety fuze, 1 case Nixoy'B blaok lend, 2 corks box Irons, 1 cask bell motal muslin pans, 1 cask bolts, boll weights, rim keys; 1 cask brass cocks and jack chain, 1 case chair web and doir springs, 1 caso tinned tacks, 1 case brasß butts, gimp pins; 1 cask gridiro- b, garden rakes, hat and coat hoo^s; 1 oase French emery wh<;ela, 1 case stamped tin vraro, 33 keca patent wrought nails. 31 pairs Aus tralian arras and boxes. 20 bundles all st<-el shovels, 2 Tonitye's coal winches, 1 o*sk P.P.,No. SO rim looks. 6 casaa Mathfeson's Scotch planes and toola, caakß osßorted tinware, 3 canes patent woodbound steel t units, i casks coppered sofa springs (guaranteed quality), 1 caso N.S. and jfp epooDS, 13hhds gas globes, 9 casos patont mangles. 12 caska horße ahoea, 8 ciaea Yorkshire mangles, 3 cases best leather belting, 5 cases copper boat nails, rivets and washers, and slate nails, leasechlßelsand turning gouges, 1 case spanners, wrenches, and braces, 500 bundles rolled fonoing wire.-T. & S. Morrin & Co. (Limited).

iNWAitna Coastwise.—Kauri, from Whan garoa with 09,000 ft timber; Nollie, from Whan'gapouß, with 30,000 ft timber; Paku, from Tairua with 27.000tt tinibor; Swallow, from Ohora, with 30 sleepors, 2 tons gum. Outwabob Coastwise.—Nolllo from Whan eoooiia; Venus, for Opotiki: Reward, for w hangaroa: Agnes Donald, for Tairua; Lagoon, from Ngunguru. The brigantino Seagull loft Port Chalmers for Auckland yesterday. The Bohooner Maud Graham is loading at luy ttelton for this port. The whaler. Bartholemow Gosnolci, arrived at New Bedford from this port on Octobers. Thoßohooner Mailc oleared at the Customslo- Say for Tonga. Tho steamer Taupo loft Tauranga for Auck land at 3 a.m. to day. Tbe barque Jessie Headman is now 101 days out from London, and should put in f,n appearance early. The sohooner Ocenn, which receatly got OBhoro at Opotiki, has bosn floated without sus taining any injury. The pilot schooner Vladex was docked for an overhaul youte'd&y afternoon, and this after noon the brigantino Myrtle was taken into dock for cleaning. The ship Euterpe Is (Uncharging cargo rapidly. She will commence ballasting on Thursday- It baa not yot hepn decided whither ehe will proceed from this port. Tho s,B. Dounlao, which broke down eff Oootlkl, a fow days atfo. arrived here at 6 last evening. Sho brought 20 baleawool.63 sacks iraize. 5 horses, and tho following passengers :— Mjs Baokworth and 2 ohildren, Miss Dawson. The Douglas is to undergo a thorough overhaul here. The e.i. Macgregor arrived from Whanearei last evening, with 105 saoks gum, 25 sacks fungus. 18 boxes butter, 16 boxes egga, and Riindries. Passengers :-Mesflra Dawson, Raw sell White, Mc Arthur, Snelling, .v.isa WilHatrs. Mra Payne and son, Mesdames Mountain and k Bawland, and four steerage. W -* ' ./The 8.8. Waitaki arrived from Whangarol last ■ . evening. Passengers:— Saloon: Natau, Puku, ■ I Pauava, Hakona, Key. Dukes, Me«sra Wright, M M.MoLeod, Btabbs, Clayforth, MoMeekan, and ■ Maudeley. Steerage: Baker, Wright, Downs, . m Nanklvoll. Cargo: 81 tons coal, 6 box6B butter, I 2 tons Bandrloa. >

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

Te Koi-uru, this day. — Arrlvod, yeetorday Defiance.

TELEGRAPHIC SHIPPING.

Russia, November 17,-Al-rivcd: Wellington, from Auckland.

Tauranga, Novomber 17.—Arrived: Clans ma i, from Auckland. Wellington. November 16.—Arrived: Piako' ship, 97 days, from London.

COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star Office, this day. Messrs B. Tonkb and Co. hold a well attended trado silo to dv) .consisting of sugars ami Indian teas. Th* sale was rnoßt satisfactory. Thet<?ns, which were ol oxcol.'ent quality, brought first- Class prices.

Mr J. 11. Randerson reports having sold Bcnlleld House, Mount Albwt. with nearly two acres of land, for the sum of £1.000; also, one of the Grammar Sohool leaseholds, in Chapcl-st., for £100 premium.

Messrs G W. Binnby axd Co. held a sale of oats and wheat to-day, ex Armistice and Cabar fltdh, and report bidding brißk, tho former realising from Is Id to 2s Id and tho latter from 3s Id to 3s 2d, per bußhel; also, that tho Hcbart apples, ex s.e. Manapouri, roaliscd from lis 6d to 15s 6d per oaßo.

Notices to Correspondents.

Young Ireland.—The ohango iv Mr Hcnly's attitudo was subsequent to tho datoa on which the speeches from which you quote wore do llvorod, and the extracts havo therefore no bearing on the matter.

Deaths.

HANSON.—On Novombor 16, at his residence View Road. Mount Eden, James Holmes Hanson, lato of St. Catherine's, County An trim, Ireland,--Dublin and Bolfast papers please copy. Tho funeral will leave his lato residence to morrow (Wednesday), at 2.30 p.m. PHELAN.-On Novombor 16, at his lato resi dence, Arch Hill, Great North Road, James Phelan ; aged 53 years.— May he rest in peace. The funeral will leave tho above place to morrow (Wednesday), at 3,30 p.m. Friends aro respeotfully invitod to attend. PINFOLD.-On Septombor 29, at Manchester, William Pinfold, father ot James T. Pinfold, of Coromandel. VINCENT.—On November 13 (very suddenly), of convulsions, Ethel, third daughter of Edmund F. and Louisa Viitcont, Mount Eden Road ; agod 5 years and 0 months.—lt is well with tho child.

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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1885.

For the cause that lacks assistance, Far the wrong that needs resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that -we can do.

The present position of affairs in the East affords further proof of tho remarkable pre science of tho late General Gordon. Fivo years ago ho wrote an ablo memoran dum on tho Eaßtern question, which wo publish in another column to-day. Gordon declares that tho Troaly of Borlin did no good to Turkey, but did infinite harm to Europe, and from the very outset ho opposed the settlement sought to bo socured by it. In language clear and unmistakable he predicted that Bulgaria and Koumolia would ecok to bo united, as originally sketched in tho Kussian Treaty of San Stefano. In 1880 ho wrote:—"The union of tho two statos (Bulgaria and Koumelia) is certain : only it is to be regretted that this union will give just the chanco Russia wants to interfere again." His prediction so far as tho union is concerned has been fulfilled to the lettor. It romains to be seen whether Russia will seize the opportunity, but already tbcro aro rumours of that possibility, while the action of Servia in taking tho field may also load Austria to join in tho fighting. It was Gordon's conviction that a strong Balkan State would form tho best barrier to Rus siun aggression against Turkey, and ho accordingly adds thoso pregnant words to his remarks on the union of Kou molia and Bulgaria:—" VVhon that union takes place, I believe Russia will repent it." Here again literal fulfilmont has taken place. Russia has repontod of tho movomont for uniting these two provincos, which she is boliovod to havo instigated, and is doing her boat to create dissonsion and strife among the potty Balkan States. Gordon's power of reading the future was of course no special gift of prophecy, butßimply camo from his study of Oriontal history, and his intimate knowledge ot the peoplo, their rulers, and the secret poli tics of tho East. His entire scheme for dealing with Turkey, Egypt, and Asia Minor is marked by capacity and statesmanship. And there aro not wanting signs that the British Go vernment aro acting upon his boldly if roughly-sketched plan English posseseion of Egypt, French preponderonce in Asia Minor, Italy moving towards Abyssinia, with Turkey a small compact State, would consti tute an effeetualbar to the designs of Russia, and at the same timo be a guarantee of good government in these regions. Despite ro poatod declarations that British influenco will be withdrawn from Egypt, circumstances compel an opposite course, and at the present moment wo have a special diplo matic agent in the land of the Pharaohs, while our troops aro advancing into tho Soudan. Italy has already obtained a foot hold in tho Red Soa on the borders of Abys sinia, and the rest of Gordon's programmo may yet be realised.

The latest accounts from the scat of war state that a stubborn engagement took place on Sunday last, in which the Servians defoated their opponents, and obtained possession of on important pass, causing tho Bulgarians to retreat. At any moment wo moy hear of Turkey sending an army to the sceno of conflict, and that in turn would prove the signal for Russian or Aus trian interference.

Cambria shares keep very firm, with an upward tendency. Sales reported at 235. Blanche are asked for at Is, with fow sellers. Other mining stock neglected. Colonial Banks aro stillinquired for at im proved prices, also Gas at £11. There are sellers of Bank of New Zealand shares at £21, Loan Bhares at £5, and Land Mortgage at 245.

There is some trouble respoctmg tho but tresses which tbe Harbour Board are about to construct from Quay-street. Mr Mac] quire, contractor for the railway reclama tion, has warned tho Board through the lawyers,, and tho contractors for tho but tresses.^against trespassing on his contract, in order to commence their work.

At a meeting, on Wednesday evening last, of the members and adherents [of the Avondalo Presbyterian Church, tho Boy. R. Sommorville (Moderator of Session) presid ing it was unanimously to present a call to the Rev. Alexander Mckenzie, M.A., BD. Tho call was subsequently signed by all who wero present, and tho greatest cordiality was manifested in this congregational decision. Mr McKenzio has preached at Avondale sovoral times with great acceptance.

Tho building trade is as brisk as ever in Pon6onby, although there are scores of houses to let throughout that ward at tho prosont time. Almost every allotment owner seems determined to turn his pro perty to the beat account by building housos and shops thereon, notwithstanding tho difficulty that exists of lotting thoso to elieible tenements at remunerative ronts. A large block of land in Ponsonby Road is about to be cut up into building allotments, upon which many houses are to bo speedily erected in tbe faco of so many empty houses. Those building show great faith in the future of Auckland.

A man named Honry Watts was com mitted to _ the Avondalo Asylum to-day, charged with being in an unsound state of mind. Ho was examined by Drs. Corbott and Coom.

Tho Lawn Tennia Club subscription dance, fixed for Friday evening next, at Dovonport Hall, promises, from the great number of acceptances, to boagreatsuccees, Tickets must be applied for before Wednes day.

Roy. Frank Gould, of Holy Trinity Church, Otahuhu, despite his long period of residence, requires to be introduced to his flock, and the Right Rev. Bishop Cowie proceeds tc Otahuhu on Thursday, 26th inst., for that purpose. It will bo remem bered that at fast sitting of the Diocesan Synod, a new parish was created, consist ing of Holy Trinity, Otohuhu, and St. Matthias, Panmure, and Mr Gould has of coureotobe formally "instituted" to the charge. The ceremony was originally fixed for Thursday next, but has been postponed till next week.

Mr J. Newall, of Remuera, has kindly offered a handsomo silver cup to bo pre sented to tho winner of the prize in tho forthcoming show for tho best collection of vegetables. The cup is now on view in tho window of Mossrs Hesketh and Aitkon, i seedsmen, Queen-stroot. and we commend it to tho notice of intending competitors. In connection with tho competitive designs for tho erection of Government In surance Buildings, wo see that the time has i been extended to January 15th, ISBG, and that revised copies of conditions, &c, can be obtained at tho Auckland offices. Referring to complaints made against tho Northcote post mntsor (Mr Donby), that gentleman writes challenging proof of any neglect of his duties, which aro efficiently discharged by himself, or, in his absence, by his daughter, who is duly authorised to act as his assistant On Wednesday ovoning laat, as Professor and Mrs Edith O'Gorman Auffray ("tho Escaped Nun ") were returning from tho hall at Hamilton aftor tho lecture, thoy wore stoned by an excitable mob, and somo bottles were smashod against tho sideß of the omnibus. Fortunately, neither Pro fessor nor Mrs Auffray was hurt. Tho unfortunate failing that some peoplo havo for taking care of other pooplo's pro perty is frequently exemplified by tho mysterious disappearance of our pigeon baskets. Tho last wo saw of one was when it was in charge of tho " Russians " on the steam-launch Huia, and "it has never been heard of since," Will somobody kindly return it ? Mr John Darling writes from Glasgow to tho Harbour Board that tho progress of work in tho steam dredgor is slow, and ho despairs of gotting hor finished before winter, as at first oxpocted. Tho job will, howovor, ho says, bo a good ono. Otahuhu Athletic Club, rocently formod, is making excellent progress, having already about 70 members. Sports aro announced to take place in connection with the Club on Saturday next, 21st inst., on which occasion nearly £50 will be given in prizes to tho successful competitors. An interesting test will be madoto-morrow of the strength and stability of tho new building Btone manufactured by Messrs Hibbard and Leggo, at their works in Mechanics' Bay. A man named Henry Watts was arrostcd today by Sergeant Kiely, charged with using provoking language towards his wife. On dit that ono of the choicest properties of tho Canipbollvillo estato, in tho heart of Ponsonby, is about to be cut up into build ing sections and brought into tho market. Speculators are already on tho gui rive. Miss Bews, who has boen appointed solo agent for Auckland of the London Scientific Dross-Cutting Association, is oponing foro noon and afternoon classes at Bradford streot, Parnoll, to teach tho useful art. By a courso of several lossons it is claimed that under this system ladies can loam to cut out and fit dresses to perfection, A correspondent wearing tbo vizor of anonymity, and choosing to bo known as " Bumble," writCß to know if Mr 0. A. Sala would bo good onough to describe for public information his mode of keeping an " Every Day Book." for handy reforenco. Ho says:—" I under stand that Mr Sala has a capital systom of indoxing extracts from papers, odd informa tion, etc,, which ho picks up and classfios in a sorios of volumos which ho calls his 'Every Day Book,' Somo years ago, in his ' Eclivos' ho gave a description of the way in which ho kopt it, and I am suro tho reproduction of that des cription would be highly interesting to tho many local collectors of unconsidered newspaper trifles." Perhaps Mr Sala will be kind onough to satisfy "Bumble's" curiosity. A munbor of unusually largo sharks have been lately scon in tho immediato vicinity of tho Ponsonby baths, whore tho water is shallow. Bathers should, therefore, bowo.ro of theso voracious creatures, which, at this soason of tho year.look out so determinedly for proy as to cause no small danger to tho peoplo who aro iv tho habit of bathing in that locality, amongst whom aro numerous juveniles, To tho Editor: Sir,-Might I suggest as a farther moans of help and tho oxtension of tho Drill-shod and Rifle Range, that a crickot match bo arranged for tho ,"lOth inst., botwoen Volunteers and Civilians. It would bo a vory equal match, and would include most of tho crack players in tho city. No doubt Colonol Lyon would allow tho Garrison Band to bo in attendance. A chargo of ono shilling at tho gates might bo arrangod, and should tho City Council coo their wny to remit tho usual chargo of £10 for tho ground, thoro is no doubt a substantial sum might bo realised for a laudablo object.—Yours, &c , Vch.untkku,

Tho caso, McDonald v. Northorn Steam Shipping Company, was heard yostorday aftornoon before tho Resident Magistrate, Mr Cotter for plaintill', and Mr S. Heskoth in defense. Tho action was brought by tho Seamon'H Union to tost tho right of tho sea men to receive payiuont for extra work on tho Gairloch, in thifting her frcm the Ono hunga Wharf to a distance and back agaiu. Argumonts followed, and finally His Wor ship gavo judgmont for plaintill', stating tho work dono did not fall within the ex ception in tho articlos as " work dono for tho safoty of tho vessel." Tho remaining casos, Armit v. Fieher,claim £5, and Nutt and Collins v. Hendorson, £2 2s Gd, were hold ovor.

Aftor the dock had boon pumped dry last ovoning a vory large stingaroo and several small fish of tho same class woro discovered thoro and captured. The largest was an enormous lish weighing ovor 2cwt, and measuring about 5 feet across. It was haulod aehoro and hung suspended from tho dock crano during to day.

" Local Industry " writes pointing out that Mr Patorson's now omnibus is not " bodooked with transfora "—the fact being that thoro is only ono small trnnsfor of a horeo, tho roat being all hand-painted.

Tho annual mooting of tho Wosloyan Homo Missionary Socioty is tobo hold in the Pitt-stroot Church to-morrow ovoning, tit 7.30 o'clock, under tho presidency of R. Hobbs, Esq., M.H.R, From tho printed report of tho Socioty wa gather that aid is granted to two EuroJ pean and ten Maori ministers, who minister to the needs of tho aboriginal population. The Society employs olovon Homo Missionaries, who labour in tho out lying districts and sparsely populated sottiements of tho colony, and it nleo makes grants in aid of sixteen young circuits un able at present to support their own ministers without help. Besidos this, three agentsareongaged among theScandinaviana of tho Wellington Province Altogether the sum of £2,685 7s 6d has boon expended in Homo Mission work during tho past yoar. Tho names of tho speakers and their sub jects for tho mooting will be found in the ndvortisomont. As tho Socioty takes an important part in promoting the moral and spiritual wolfaro of tho settlers, wo trust that this annual gathering will be largoly attended and financially successful.

At the inquest held yesterday aftornoon before Dr. Philson (coronor) into tho cir cumstances of Edward Johnson's death at Point Chevalier on Sunday last, Mr Mc- Nair acted aa foreman, and Howard Glad stone Curnow, blacksmith, gavo tho princi pal ovidenco. It waß substantially tho samo as tho account cf tho affair published in our last impression. Curnow deposed that when he and Patrick Johnson loft tho Point docoasod was close inshore, about half a-milo off, splashing about the water, which was only up to his knees. Deceased was a good swimmer, and had boon ncctis tomed to bathe at the spot. The accused, he thought, waa in tho wator about an hour. Ho was quito sobor, but had had a little drop of gin at his brother's. Harry Gibbs, compositor, doposed to finding tho body. Constable Kolly said thore wore bruises on tho top of the head and face, also sovoral scratches. These wore only superficial, und seemed to bo caused by fall ing against a rock. Ho considered that the cause of death was by slipping on the rocks, deceased being stunned and then drowned, The jury returned aH thoir verdict:—" That the deceased was drowned whilo bathing."

MR DION BOUCICAULT.

Wellington, this day. The brilliant success of the Boucicault season continues undiminished, Last night the house was crowded to oxcess, when Mr Boucicault'B own drama " Arrah Na Poguo " was received with the warmest admiration. Mr Leitch loft by the Kotorua to-day for Auckland, to arrange for the opening there on the 23rd inst.

CHORAL SOCIETY'S NEXT CONCERT.

Wk aro requostcd to ask all performing members of tho Choral Socioty (including orchestra and soloists) to bo punctual in their attendance at tho practice to-night (timo 7.30), as tho concert takos place on Tuesday ovoning next, This will be the last concer*; of the curront soason, and tho works set down for interpretation thereat aro Carlo's " Comala," and selections from Rossini's " Jlosu in Egitto." The music of Cade, tho Danish composer, has been rend ered familiar in Auckland by the perform of his "Erl King's Daughter" and "Psyche," and it is vory popular, so that a cordial reception may safely bo predicted for " Comala " We append the argument: " Comala, tho daughter of Sarno, King of Inuistoro, so runs tho story, had conceived a violent passion for Fingal, King of Morwen. Fingal returned her affection, and.Comala followed him, disguised as a warrior, on an expedition against Caracul, King of Lochlin. On tho day of the battlo, by tho bank of tho river Carun, Fingal parted from Comala, leaving her with her maidens on a mountain, from whichshocould witness the battle, and promising to return in tho evening,, after the battle was over. Full of sad foreboding, Comala awaited tho tho roturn of Fingal. Amidst tho roaring of a storm, thoro appear to her the spirits of hor ancestors, who had descended to the battlo-fiokl in order to guide home tho souls of tho fallen. Sho imoginos that the battlo is lost, and Fingal slain, Overcome with grief, Comala dios. Fingal returns a conqueror, amidst martial music, and learns from tho weeping maidens tho death of his bolovcd. In his sorrow, ho calls upan tho bards to praise hor in song, and tho chorus of maidens and bards conducts her departing soul to the mansions of hor fathers." Gado was. born at Coponhagon on October 22nd, 1817, and " Comala " was composed botweon tho years 1813 and 188-1, Tho music is much after tho stylo of that of "Psycho," and the instrumentation is said to bo vory effectively elaborated, A satis factory rendoring of tho solo parts has boon assured, as they havo been entrusted to Miss Stephenson (Comala), Mrs Lewis (Dorsagrona), Miss Maunsell (Moli coma), nnd Mr Upfoll (Fingal). Tho chorus has been carefully trained, and tho work will no doubt roceivo full justico from tho whole Society under thoir assiduous conductor llorr Carl Schmitt. As for " Moses iv Egypt," it has boon per formed sovoral times already in Auckland, and therefore calls for no introductory refer ence It was composed in 1818, but Rossini afterwards revised it, as ho also did another opera "Mahomed " in the year 1827, making manyand great improvements It was only this timo that tho famous "Prayor" was addod, Tho soloctions to be given on Tuesday ovoning includo tho overture, eoverul choruses, tho charming duet for soprano and alto, and also tho quintotto, tho series of excerpts ending with the " Prayer." On Monday ovening tho final rehoareal takes place.

FIRE IN DUNEDIN.

Dunkhin, this day. A FiKi™broko out at Button and Fisher's timber yard this morning, but thodamago was confined to a portion of tho machinery the estimated loss is i'-lflO, which is fully covored in tho South British. A houso in Hanover-street, occupied by Goorgo Mills, was completely gutted last night. Tho prcmisos wore insured for £400 in tho South British, and tho' furniture for £80 in the London and Lancashire.

SPORTING NEWS.

Taknpuna Spring Mooting.

The following weights havo boon doolared for tho Takapuna Jockoy Club Spring Mooting by M r W. W. Robinson : - Spring Handicap, 1 mile.—Mitrailleuse, flat; Cinderella. Sit: Mystery, Tat 101b; Kalo, 7atßlh; Sir bodevcre, "i-1 51b: Victoria. Gut 131b; Cupolla, G-illilb; Hot) lioy. Cat 101b; Blimey, list 71b: Pipl, Gst 71b; A.H., G-t 71b; Tim, Kit ; Little Wonder, Gst; Maribrynong —Peoross Ally, Sat 91b. St. Andrew's Handicap, IJ lulle.-Myatory, 3'.t121b; Cinderella. Sstolb; Mitrailleuse Bst; Ihirb, Sst; Sir Hedevere, Vat Gib: Kalo, 7at 51b; Cnstaohoro, 7st lib; Nannie,Cst 121b; Capella, Gst 121b: Victoria. fiat 121b; Alfred, Gat 111b, Ngata,list 111b; Pipi, Ust 71b; Harney, Get Gib; All., Gst. lli'uui.i: Rack,2miles,—Woodpecker, ilstilb; Shotovor. Hat 21b; Quilp, lOst 7lh ; Ngita. 103t; Alfred, lost; Tiger, lCst; Kvoning Star.O-t lolb ; Caoutchouc Her 101b: Fair Play, flat 71b; Pipl, flat 31b; Cornel, flat; Katwaka (luteSmike), Oat; Kalso Alarm, flat; Lazarus, Oat; Tim, list. Handicap Steki'l.kuhasu. about 3 miles.— Reform, llßt Tib ; Shotovor, list7lb; Hawthorn, list lib; Julia Ann, 10at 101b; Quito 10at 101b; Misfortune, 10at 71b; N'lrata, flat 101b; Joo, list 101b; Kalr Play, 9st 101b; Caoutchouc flat lOlb: Comanche, Gat 101b : Lazirus, flat 71b; Pipi, flat 71b; Tim, list 71b; False Alarm, Pat "lb. Acceptances and goncial entries aro duo on Friday next, at 0 p m.

Christciiukoh, this day.

At a meeting of tho stewards of the Canterbury Jockey Club this morning Jockoy W. White was disqualified for throo months for insubordination ot tho lato mooting. Ho was conspicuous in sovoral breaks away during tho racos, particularly on the last day.

AUCKLAND GARDENERS' HOR TICULTURAL SOCIETY.

On Friday and Saturday noxt tho third Spring Show in connection with tho Auck. land Gardeners' Horticultural Socioty opons at tho Drill-shod. Tho Committoo havo strained cvory nerve to mako tho Show a

success, nnd wo aro stiro from previous Shows that nothing will bo loft undono on thoir part to ensure a good attendance of the public. Tho entries havo closod, and far exceed tho expectations of tho Com mittee Competition will bo vory keen, as there aro no loss than 100 ppecial prizes given by various citizens, amongst them being 2 silvor cup?, ono for tho bost collec tion of vegetables, and ono for tho scorer of most points in the Allcomors Class. Thcso aro given rospoctivcly by Mr F. Nowcll and Mr Gabriel Lewis. In tho Amateurs' Class Mr Lennox gives £2 2s to tho scorer of tho most points. There will bo a splendid bliow of Pelargoniums, as Mr Bon. Dawson givcß 3 spocial pnzos for tlii» boautiful flowor, to be compotod for by all corners, amateurs and cottagers respectively. Mr H. Brett also gives a special prize of a copy of the "Colonists' Gitido" to tho cottagor who scores most points in vogotablos. With a fow more lino days, aa tho two past havo boon, to put tho finishing touch on the flowers, thoro is no doubtithat tho Show will bo woll worthy of a visit. An advor tisomont appears in onothor column, to which wo rofor our roadors.

THE DROWNING CASE AT HELENSVILLE.

Further particulars to hand regarding tho ilontn of William Beard, second mato of tho Energy, at Holensville on Sunday, show thiu immediately the alarm had been given somo of the crew of tho vessel dragged with a grapnel iron and succeeded in recovering thebody of the uiiforlunalo man about fifteen minutes aftor the accident occurred. Deceased was al once lifted on dock of tho vessel and a docto.t was soul for. Meanwhile every eft'ort was made to resusci tate tho unfortunate man. When the doctor arrived ho pronounced life extinct. Constable Foreman took possession of the body and ro moved it to tho Terminus Hotel to await tho inquest. As there is a bruiso on Iho forohoad of deceased it is supposed that he struck against somethidg in falling and was too stupefied to call for holp. Sydney Dye, aged 12, states that about 1.30 o'clock on Sunday lie was stand ing on (no wharf near tho Energy. At that timo he saw deceased leaning ovor the side of tho vessel looking into the water. Suddenly ono of his feet slipped backwards, and he fell head llrst into the water. Ho rose once, and tried to catch hold of a boat which had been mado fust to tho vessol, but tho effort was unsuccessful, and he sank again. Deceased did not cry for help. Witness did not see any ono else on the dock of the Energy. Dye states that lie at once informed ono of the crew of the steamer, a man named Grif llths, and then informed the police of the occur rence. William Allen, cook in the Energy, de posed that ho know tho deceased. He wit 3in tho cabin al) the morning, writing. He after wards went on shore, a little before 12 o'clock, and returned soon afterwards, and partook of dinner in the cabin. Ho was quite sober when he wont on deck. Witness lay for some time in his bunk until ho heard a splash. Shortly afterwards a man named Griffiths came on board the vessel, and informed him about tho accident, They thou got a boat and dragged the harbour until they recovered the body. Deceased was in charge of tho shin, the captain and first mate being in Auckland. He was a singlo man, his parents residing in Duncdin. Constable Foreman proceeded to Henderson yesterday and informed Mr Bonar, the Coroner, of the accident. An inquest was held to-day.

Messrs It, E. Fletcher and Co,, have w.itten to the Harbour Board regretting the delay that lias occurred in connection with the electric lighting experiments in Auckland, and stating that ono of their representatives was leaving for this place with the necessary plant &c, in order to carry out the experiments.

THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL SERVICE.

Respecting the now San Francisco mail service, tho "Pacific Commercial Adver tiser," a Honolulu paper, gives a large amount of information to its readers. It ea y ß ;_<• Mr ffm, Center, who recently went to Now Zealand to represent the Oceanic Steamship Company in negotiating a contract for the Australian nnd Cali fornia mail eorvico, returned by the Zealandia yestorday, having succefsfully accomplished tho object of bis journey. ' But the points pt^ which the advertiser dilates most enthusiastically aro the advan tages of tho now service to the Sandwich Islands: "The advantages that must necessarily accrue to these Islands cannot well be over-estimated. It is tho beginning of a new opoch in the commercial life of Honolulu, andif tho occasion bo taken advan tage of as it should be, it will undoubtedly bo tho lover to raiso the business interests of this city out of the rut into which thoy havo rocently drifted. It will bo observed that through freight and passengers are to bo transferred at this port, which will involve considerable delay, sufficient at all events to enable passengers to move around and soo all that is to bo seen In Honolulu and its neighbourhood. The Pali Wnikiki and other points of interest may be visited, thereby putting considerable money into circulation, which our tradespeople will derive tho benefit of. This is not all, howovor. Tho steamers running between this port and New Zealand will remain here regularly for sovoral days awaiting the arrivals of tho mails from tho coast. Con siderable fresh Btores will be shipped on board for the roturn trip. There will be in creased employment found for labourers in handling and transferring the carg'oos, which alone will circulate money. There will be thirtoon regular trips of the stoamers to and from San Francisco, thus affording increased facilities lot the_ ship ment of our produco and the receipt of goods from abroad."

OPERA HOUSE.

Tho "Boliomiun Girl.'

Tiikhk was anothor chango of programmo at tho Opera Houso last evening, tho "Bohemian Girl " boing produced for tho first timo in Auckland by tho Majeroni and Wilson. Company. This opora is ono of Balfo's most tunoful and successful com positions, and vies with "Maritana" in popularity with tho colbnial public. Liko " Maritana," its airs have passod into com mon use at concerts and in the drawing room, and we nood hardly add that tho music gives ample scope for tho display of the vocal capabilities of tho leading singers. Notwithstanding the number of counter-attractions, last night's performance was largely attended, and the success attending the production of the opora was such as to give promise of a good run. Mr Charlos Harding took iho part of Thaddous, and his impersonation,both from a local and histrionic point of view, wae a decided success. His rendition of tho favourite song, "When Othor Lips," was grootod with a storm of npplauso, and tho audience insisted upon a doublo re petition of tho lust stanzas, and then rewarded tho vocalist with a tribute of floral offerings. Mr Harding was scarcoly loss successful in the line song " Tho Fair Land of Poland." Miss Plaistod was not exactly suited iv tho part of Arlino, but despite the disadvantages undor which she laboured, her task was most creditably per formed. Miss Liddiard mado a good Gipsy Queen, whilo Mr Lithgow Jnmos appeared to considerable advantngo as Count Arulioitn. Mr WontwortTi appeared in tho character of Devilehoof, which he has previously represented in Auckland, and it is hardly nccoseary to say that he was decidedly good, Tho subordinate parts wore all fairly tilled, and we should net omit to mention that a pas scul was exe cuted to tho satisfaction of tho audience by Signora Pasta. Tho opora is well mounted, tho sconory appropriate, and tho drosses charming. " The Bohemian Girl" will bo repeated to-night.

TABLE TALK.

"The Bohemian Girl" to-night. Social purity at tho Foresters' Hall, Hoavy rain at Dunodin lost night. The Ameer of Bokhara is dead, Tho Salvationists aro building a hall at Onohunga. Sir Julius Vogol is slowly recovering from his accident. Mr Charles Harding's bonofit next Satur day. Boucicault opons in Auckland next weok. Mr John Jackson has been ro-olectcd Mayor of Timaru. Thore aro 334 inmates in Auckland Lunatic Asylum. Fruit trees near Christchurch wore much injured by a hailstorm on Sunday last. John Willott, who tried to poison hlmsolf at Mastortoti, has boon sent to the Lunatic Asylum. On tho 24 th of this month the annual mooting of tho Congregational Union will bo held at Timaru. Plans aro now ready for the Costley Boys' Training lostituto, and tenders for tho building will shortly be invitod, alternately for brick and concroto. Tho Freothinkors of Victoria are agitating for tho right to publish nows papors without being required to find sure ties guaranteeing against tho publication of blasphemous and othor mattor. At Petono, noar Wellington, a workman named Rcid has boen killed, and another namod Robinson has boon badly injured by falling from a wall twolvo foot high". Joaoph Bland, tho absconding watch mnkor from Dunedin, had £40 in his pos session when arrested ot Melbourne, and was accompanied by a young woman namod Thompson. Dovonport Tramway Company are hnving two opon suminor cars built by Cousins and Atkin. Christchurch City Council call for dssigns for a Town Hall, Ac, to cost £5,000. By tho doath of his fathor, Baldwin, of clairvoyant famo, is said to havo come in for a legacy of £B,OCO. Hie project of an alfresco show at North Si'ioro is abandoned. Tho Governor of South Australia, Sir William C. F. Robinson, has composed a part song especially for the Melbourne Philharmonic Socioty, entitled "For Thee." Tho Native Minister is well pleased with tho attitude of tho natives in tho King Country and on tho West Coast. At tho last appearance of Gonoviovo Ward, in Melbourne last week, " Antigone " was prod v cod for tho benefit of the Woman's Hospital. Miss Ward was received with onthußiasm, and was presented with an illuminated address and diamond star, Tho amount realised was £7,680.

PARNELL BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Thk usual moeting of tho above body was held last ovoning. Present:—Crs. Winks (Mayor elect), McCabo, Gay, Kldd, Molntyro, Whitney, Lycll, and Clarke. An apology waa rooeived from tho Mayor (Captain D. H. MoKenzio) for enforced absonoo through eicknoss.

Correspondence.—Tho letters roootved were road and dealt with as follows:— From Mr O. Corons, on behalf of Mr N. Hirker, expressing surprlso that tho Counoil should expoot him to koop tho road fronting his proper.y in ropair. Also olforing to pay for two loads ot scoria: Tho offer was aoooptod.— From City Council.ro water supply: Aftorsomo discussion it was rosolvod to continue tho pre- Bottsyetom for tho ensuing threo years.—From Mows J. Monda, J. Caraoron, and A. Brett, ob jooting to an 18 inoh drain being laid through Mr Harker'n proporty, aa it would ooncontrate tho wator upon thoir properties. Ihoy reoom mendod (hat tho drain bo continuod to the beach: After considerable discussion It was re solved to let tho whole matter stand over until the next mooting. Heports.—TheStrcota Committoo report was held ovor on aocount of the absence of tbe Mayor. The forenun of works roportod that a Btonn ohannel would be re quired in Brighton Road, and ho wished the Streets Commi toe to visit tho works in order that ho might havo their opinion. Homo of tho residents wished boiuo storing dono, and wore willing to pay Is per yard, whtoh he beliovod would cover the coßt. Tho report was referred to the Htroots Committee, and the Foreman of Works was instructed to oomply with the ro^ quest of the ratepayers, and remove the earth, the cost-Is per yari—to bo paid by the personß interested. Foreman oifWoRKB.-On the motion of Cr. Mclntyro, seoondod by Cr. Gay, it was resolved to incrcaeo Mr Gardinor's salary to £3 por week.

CABLEGRAMS.

(reuier's telegram.)

[by electric telegram.—copyright.] Doath of Bishop Abraham. London, November 16.— Tho death is an nounced at the ago of 70 of the Right Reverend Charles John Abraham, D.D., first Anglican Bishop of Wellington, and Canon of Lichfield Cathedral. (Received 17th, 2.30 p.m.) Commercial Report. London, Nov. 15.—Consols are 100&; a decline of \_\. Now Zealand Securities are unchanged. The market rate has advanced to 2£, and is now J below the Bank rate.' Broadstuffs : Tallow maintains previous prices. New Zealand frozen mutton has fallen to 4ld per lb. Shipping. Cape Town, Novombor 14.—The s.s. Ruapehu left for Now Zealand last night. London, November 14 —Arrived : P. and 0. s.e. Tasmania, from Australia, Tho Afghan Frontier Communion. ..Calcutta, Novombor 16.—Tho Anglo- Russian Commission lor tho settlement of the Russo-Afghan frontier question has met at Zulfikar. London, November 16.—1t is understood that Masurus Pasha, the Turkish Am bassador at the Court of St. Jamos, will be replaced shortly by R'ustem Boy.

AUSTRALIAN.

Queensland Politics,

Brisbane, November 10.—The deadlock betwoen tho two branches of tho Queens land Legislature is practically concluded, avrang'oments having, it is believed," been oomo to wlioreby tho Legislative Council will pass the Appropriation Bill on tho understanding that tho opinion of Hor Majesty's Privy Council be obtainod re garding the power of tho Legislative Coun cil to reject money bills. Adelaide, this day —Arrived, yostorday afternoon: S.s. Iberia, with English mails, Octobor 9tb.

WAR IN BULGARIA.

VICTORY FOR SERVIA.

PRINCE ALEXANDER APPEALS FOR

TURKISH AID,

[REUTOt's TELEGRAM.]

ijELORADE, NOV. 15. Intelligence from the frontier Btates that a Sorvian force crossed yesterday and advanced upon Laribrod, on the River Nissavo, which placo was captured aftor fighting an insignificant engagement with tho Bulgarians.

St Petersburg, November 15.—Tho Russian press generally condemns the action of Servia in commencing hostilities Tho "Journal Bo St. Petersburg " in an articlo on tho subject, states that Russia deplores tho fratricidal strife, which must follow King Milan's action. It adds that Russia cannot champion oitbor party,

Constantinople, Novombor 10.—Prince Alexander of Bulgnria ha 9 forwarded a despatch to tho Sultan, in which he applies for Turkish aid to repeal tlio invddcrs.

ANOTHER BATTLE.

Tho Sorvinns Against Victorians.

Belgrade, Novombor 10,

Advices stated that desperato fighting took placo yosterday between tho Sorvian and Bulgarian forces. The formor suc ceeded in turning tho position at Dragoman Pass. The force of Bulgarians retreatod upon Sliouinza,

Probable Russo-Austrian War.

London, Novombor 16,

Tho English and Continental nowspapors gonorally in thoir articles upon tho Servian invasion of Bulgaria express a fear that Austria and Kussia will be drawn into tho struggle. In consequonco of tho turn nfl'airs have now taken in regard to tho Roumolian com plication, tho " Vienna Press " predict war between Austria and Russia. Greoco rejects the proposal fof tho restoration of tho statu* quo ante.

THE PRESENT DIFFICULTY FORE TOLD.

Gcnoral Gordon on tho Eastern Questions.

Tho following "Memorandum on tho Treaties of San Stophano and Borlin " was drawn up by tho lato General Gordon in March, 1880, and printod for private cir culation. We (tho "Times") nro glad to be in a position to lay it before our readers, as it is of the highest interest at tho present timo. Tho italics jnro General Gordon's :

The Powers of Europe aesomblod at Con stantinople, and recommended certain re forms to Turkey. Turkoy refused to accedo to thoso terms, tho Powers with drew, and deliberated. Not being able to come to a decision, Russia undertook, on her own responsibility, to onforco them, England acquiesced, provided that her own interests woro not interfered with. The Russo-Turkish war occurred, during which time England, in various ways, gavo tho Turks reason to bcliovo that she would ovontually come to thoir assistance This may bo disputed, but I refer to the authoritioe in Constantinople whother tho Turks wero not under tho impression during the war that England would help them, and also save them from any serious loss, eventually. England, therefore, pro vided this ia true, did oncourogo Turkey in hor resistance,

Then camo tho Treaty of San Stophano. It was drawn up with tho intention of finishing off the rule of Turkey in Europe there was no disguise about it; but I think that, looking at that treaty from a Russian point.of viow, it was a very bad ono for Russia. Russia, by hor own act, had trappod horeelf.

By it (tbo Treaty of SanStephano) Russia had created a huge kingdom, or State, south of tho Danube, Avith a port. This new Bulgnrian Stato, being fully satisfied, would have nothing more to doeire from Russia, but would have sought, by alliance with othor Powers, to keep what she (Bul garia) possessed, and would have foarod Russia more than any other Power. Having a seaport, sho would havo leant on England and Franco. Being indepen dent of Turkey, sho would wish to bo on good terms with her. Therefore I maintain that ohm tho Russo- Turkieh war had boon permitted, no greator obstaclo could havo boon presented to Kussia than tho maintenance of this united Bulgarian State, and I believe that the Rus sians felt this as well. I do not go into the question of the Asia Minor acquisitions by Russia, for, to all in tents and purposos, tho two treaties aro alike By both treaties Russia possoeses the strategical points of tho country, and though by the Berlin Treaty Kuseia gave up tho strip south of Ararat, and thus doeß not hold tho road to Persia, yet eho stretches along this strip, and is only dis tant two days' march from the road, the value of which is moroly commercial. By both treaties Russia obtained Batoum and tho warlike tribes around it. Though the only port on tho Black Sea betweon Kertch andSinope, a distance of 1000 miles, its acquisition by Russia was uover contes ted. It was said to bo a worthless posses sion—"grapeß were sour.'' I now come to tho changes made in tho San Stophano Treaty (which was undoubt edly, and was intended to be, the coup do grace to Turkish rule in Europo) by tho Treaty of Berlin. J

By the division of the two Bulgarias we prolonged, without alleviating, tho agony of Turkey in Europe; we repaired' the great mistake of Russia, from a Russian point of view, in making one great State of Bulgaria. We stipulated that Turkish troops, with a hostile Bulgaria to the north, and a hostile Roumelia to the south, should occupy the Balkans. I leave military men, lor any men of sense, to consider this step. We restored Kussia to her place, as the protector of these lands, which sho had by the Treaty of San Stophano given up. We have loft the wishes of Bulgarians unsatisfied, and the countries unquiet. We have forced them to look to Russia more than to us and France, and we have lost their oympathios. And for what ? It is not doubted that ero long the two States will bo united. If Moldavia and Wallachia laughed at tho Congress of Pans, and unitetl whilo it (the Congress) waa in session in Parie, is it likely Bulgaria

will wait long, or hesitate to unite with , Roumolia, because Europe does not wish ( it? „■■■•- Therefore tho union, of tho two States is cortain, only it is to bo regretted- that this union will' give just the chance Russia f wants to interfere again; and though when ' tho union takes place I believo Russia will f repent it, still it will always be to Russia 1 that they will look till tho union is accom plished. I suppose the Turks are capable of appre ciating what they gained by the Treaty of Berlin. They were fully aware that the Treaty of San Stephana was their.coup do grace. But the Treaty ot Berlin was sup posed to be beneficial to them, why by it Turkey lost not only Bulgaria and lloumclia ' (for she has virtually lost it) but Bosnia, ' and Herzegovina, while she gained the '. utterly impossible advantage of occupying • the Balkans, with a hostile nation to north 1 and south, . , I therefore maintain that the Treaty of Berlin did no good to Turkey, but infinite ' harm to Europo. I will now go ou to the Cyprus conven tion, and say a few words on tho bag-aud baggaga policy. Turkey and Egypt aro governed by a, ring of Pashas, most ,of them Circassians, and who are porfect foreigners in Turkey. Thoy are, for the greater part, men who, when boys, have been bought at prices varying frpm £50 to £70, and who, brought up in tho harems, havo been,, pushed on by their purchasers from one grade,.to another. Some have boon dancing boys and. drummers, like Riaz and Ismail Eyoub of Egypt. I understand by bag-and baggago policy tho getting rid of, say, 200 Pashas of this sort in Turkey, and 00 Pashas in Egypt. These men have not the least interest in tlie welfare of the countries; they aro aliens and adventurers, they are hated by the respectable inhabitants of Turkey and Egypt, and thoy must be got rid of, . . > Armenia is lost; it is no use thinking qf reforms in it. The Russians virtually possess it; the sooner we recognise this fact tho bettor. Why undertnko the impossible? What should be done,? Study existing facts, and decide on a definite line.of policy and follow it through. Russia having a definite line of policy, is strong ;_ we havo not one and are weak and vacillating. " A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways." Supposing such a line of policy as follows was decided upon and followed up, it would bo bettor than the worries of the last four yoars : 1. Tho complete purchase of Cyprus. 2. Tho abandonment of the Asia Minor reforms. 3. Tho union of Bulgaria and Itoumelia with a port. <t. The increase of Greece. 5. Constantinople, aStatounderEuropoan guarantees, 6. Increase of Montenegro and Italy on that coast. 7. Annexation of , Egypt by England, either directly or by having paramount and entire authority. 8. Annexation of Syria by Franco—ditto — ditto—ditto. (By this means France would be as interested in stopping Russian progress aa England is.) 9. Italy to be allowed to extond towards Abyssinia. 10. Re-establishment of the Turkish Con stitution, and tho establishment of a similar ono in Egypt (thoso Constitutions, if not interfered with, would soon rid Turkey and Egypt of their parasite Pashas.) I daresay this progiummo could bo im proved, but it has tho advantage of being definite, and a definite policy, however im perfect, is better than an unstable or hand to-mouth policy, I would not press thoso points at onco ; I would keop them in view, and lot events work themselvos out. I believe, in time, this programme could be worked out without a shot being fired. I believo it would bo quite possible to como to terms with Russia on these ques tions ; I do not think eho has sailed under falso colours when hor acts and words are genorally considered. Sho is the avowed enemy of Turkey ; she has not dieguised it. Havo we boon the friend of Turkey ? How many years havo elapsed between the Crimean war and tho Rttsso-Turkish vvar ? What did wo do to press Turkoy to carry out reforms (as promised by the Treaty of 1850) in thoso years. Absolutely nothing. What has to bo dono to prevent tho in evitable crash of tho Turkish Empire which is impending, imporiling tho peace of the world ia the re establishment of the Con stitution of Midhat, and Us main tenance in spite of the Sultan. By this means when tho Sultan and the ring of Pashas fall, thoro would still exist the chambors of roprcsontativos of tho provincos, who would carry on tho Government for a time, and at any rate prevent tho foreign occupation of Constantinople, or any dis orders thoro incident on tho oxit of tho Sultan and his Pashas, G. C, Gobdon, March 20, 18S0.

THE BURMESE WAR.

BRITISH CAPTURE A MAN-OF-WAR,

(by cable.—copyright.)

Rangoon, November 16. Major General Prendergast reportß that tlio»British launch Turquoise attacked and captured a Burmese man-of-war in the Irrawady River. The capture was ofl'ectod in the most plucky manner. At the time of tho capturo the vossol was lying in the shelter of tho Minhla fort.

REPRISALS FOR THE NEW GUINEA MASSACRE.

(reuter's telegram.)

(Received Novombor 17—1 p.m.) Melbourne, this day. Tub Victorian Government havo taken stops to urgo the Imperial Govemmont to ompowei- Sir Petor Scratchloy, High Com missioner of Now Guinea, to punish tho murderers of the Australasian Geological Society's exploring expedition.

MR MACANDREW AND THE UPPER HOUSE.

(BT TELEGRAPH—OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Dunedin, this day. Mr J. C, Buckland was asked on Friday night if thoro was any truth in tho report that Mr Macandrew is to receive a seat in tho Uppor Houso as a reward for his ad vocacy of Sir J, Vogel's claim. Tho reply of the member for Waikomiti was: "It was not at all likely to bo true. Mr Macandrew would not have any difficulty in getting a soat in the Upper Chamber if ho had desired it, IS? A v?l; y worthy member ho would make." All Mr Buckland meant to say was that it was untrue that Mr Macandrew was to be rewarded for having taken chargo of Sir Julius Vogol's petition. There is an im pression abroad, however, that Mr Macan drew, on the ecoro of fuiling health, is de sirous of Booking the roposo of the Upper Chamber, and that his translation thereto is not at all unlikely before long. Indeed, the lort Chalmers seat is already being can vassod on behalf of two poisons with Minis terial proclivities.

MAYORAL ELECTIONS.

For tho third consecutive year tho Mayoral honours of the city of Auckland havo prac tically gono a begging. To-day at noon was_ tho lateet timo for receiving nomi nations for tho mayoralty this year, and as tho present mayor (Mr Waddel) waginomi natedlastweek, he wasdoclaredduly elected,

(BY TELEGRAPH -OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Dunkdin, this day,

Councillors Barnes, and Spedding, wore nominated for tho City Mayoralty, tho former ia certain to be elected.

Christohurch, this day, Mr A. Ayere was elected Mayor of Christ church, unopposed, to-day.

ABANDONING A CHILD.

(by telegraph-press association.)

Christchobch, this day. Emma Junker was committed for trial to day for abandoning hor illigetimate child, thoroby endangering its lifo. Sho loft it wrapped in a blanket in tho water closet on the premises of a Mr Steele,

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

The New Find (Wo following telegram Wb2f*s^ "Returnsfrom battery sq^? S^NK for 38ozs of Bo ld tit ■■ ***'&* v_al Total, 68ozs8dlt,ta,hD81°o«SS

THAMES.

[^OMOuROw 1 CoI ISES^l , • WyOTAUI.-Thfl .s*4s the sinking of the wii& tKi M Wafted level wil be opened atadebH.^i«M Rather tight country fc £****«* penetrated. ' at Present bS BLANcus.-The reef h «,„ ~ opened o„t to a width of Mi* ><> m\ shows blotches of gold when hi ? H sad MoANATAiRi._ T g he *£»- gen i^ reef.in the, stopee at Point RuV ss n r0m 1 •*• yielded at the rate of 20oz, _W* Caledonian. —The cruehin • ' • moderately, and will be finiS^*? end of the week. uIBUM about ft. New Aleuknia. — tinw, Li', i-■:''" banked 26028 ledwtsgokj| ' **■*»». H Tho manager of the Bani of _. P land shipped to day fi 4<HW„ S 9W % at £17,850, purchased^fSpfeW throe weeks. ■ ,tt,n •««■ than

COROMANDEL.

[From oca Ow^coa ßESPONi)Ei(t; j

Tokatea.—The mine m.— ' ay' , During the past week good tn^1?' been made in driving on ?U Pg^B Fully six feet have ttSiSffi* thereof carefully brokenßßS* not been able to discover am 'iS Ihs« reef is small, at present bebMt *• inches thick, /he reef &!?& ing, and carrying excellen VJZl ft tho country is a so of a favSp-W for gold tributes. The«Cfit well's tribute is lßozs 17dwts 1,7* SOlbs of stuff, of which fifLK? ' *» 15 per cent. Rebertaand pSvD 52ozs7dwts from their tatfflSg are making preparations for wu__ _f block nearer the Bismarck bondM* have seen a few colours of cold h_ i r parts of the reef which have fat i^ since it was last worked. doWl Victoria Claim (Manaia). -TJ. fIBI C manager reports having driven 50 W S the south end of the rJ, wS& ing from two to three,feet 'thiol? « a way. I have seen gold at all broMS down, and on Saturday IgotsomS' best gold that! WrtftßwS been working here, t have two men J™? ing on the hanging wall leader, aid __

WESLEYAN HOME MISSION.

Tub annual public meeting ia aid ofthe above was held In the Grafton Road Chord! last night. Owing to counter-attraction*; thero was not a very large gathering, Mt T. Buddlo presided, and in hb opening remarks expressed a desire for & hippy am) hearty meeting. The objecte of themii. Bion were well known, but be urged iipoi all the necessity for supporting tbfi, Thoro seemed at present a kind of civUM heathenism growing up around us, and one could not but admire tho great aDd noble work being accomplished in England bybieß of the Methodist Church such as Rev, £ Prieo, Hughes, and Dr. Stephenson;'-' We here could find work equally as.JihpMtatit in taking the gospel to the Maoris * wore fast passing away. The choir, under tho leadership of MrN. B. White,theneang an anthem, aftor which the Roir, R. Bavin presented the report, which showed an in come of £2,075, £2,000 of whioh had volun tarily boen subscribed ; out of this Auck' land heads the list with £850 for' lost year, Tho Maoris had also themßolvescontributed £200. The expouditure on Maori tori had boon £1,000, on English fI.OM, and on Scandinavian Mission on' East Coast £90. During past yoar Grata Road had raised £S5 10s 6d. Rev, Jt Hammond, who has been labourinf among the Maoris some years, stated that he was getting more Maori every day, and folt it hard work to meet a European cot grogation. The first yoar had been one ol painful experience. The custom of the Maoris when a death occurred was to fits guns, and for several weeks during the pat year this had been frequent. Another troublo had been the advent of the falsa prophetess who rocently made such a to-do among the natives. The Maoris were very curious, and he found it impossible to keep them away from her, He had proved, however, that 'the 'gather ing of the prophetess was purely a political gathering, and not roligious at all. European curiosity made more of bet than was necessary, and in hie opinion He power of Te WhiH was gained in the same 'way, by Europeans being so foolish to take notice of him in tbe first instance and thus make him. Rev. A. Reid delivered* most eloquent speech, and took exception to somo recent Exeter Hall speeches in which suspicion had been,wrongly attached to colonists here. He was firmly convinced from experience and practical kno? ledge of the matter that in the past the colonists and British Government hid acted most justly towards the Maori popu lation. He had confidence for the fntnrew New Zealand, for right must prevail, ana tho religion of Christ spread throughout the land. Interesting addresses were alio de livered by Revs. Best, Mather, and P, Rakino (Maori student), which were listened to attentively. A collection taken up realised £7 15e. On Monday next; Rev. A Reid is announced to lecture on his wctot visit to Fiji. It is also announced that« Mission meeting will be held in Parcel! Church this (Tuesday) evening.

VOLUNTEER NOTES.

Veterans. .jj Tho Veterans had a muster of 25 rank M4JP at the Drill-Bhed last evening. o»pHto AM9 son and Lieutenant Chapman were pre**' The Company were drilled for an hour W ™ officers. Bobson Rifles. Tho usual weekly drill of the above tookptacj in tho Drill-shed last evening. ™B*l_i muster of 35 rank and file. Major Mgnw «g Lieutenant Clifton were also present abb_»" inspection of armß, the company wm J™ through an hour's steady d^ll. Captain Clark's Belt. ■ The firing for Captain Clark's Mjj&SS to morrow, nnder conditions wfllch aw announced. __ ■ •_ ■ .

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Boforo Messrs It. Steveneon and J. W. Suite Juetloes.) DnuNK.-Four persons' wero WggfJKg offence-three 10s each, and onefci enaew* Out AGAW.-K'iza McGinn, anollWfcJJ? released from prison, was Klely in a helpless state under the' JsgH w fluonco of Bacchue.-PrlßonerMtaowW»" wilful orror.-Fined 5a and OWW. . LABCKvy.-John Skiers pleaded not B»™ to stealing a quantity of popper fngj^f valuo, 12s, on the 11th art, **2ftjfs» David Gotlk.-Bergeant Pratt opened TO », -Ellon Laweon, married, deposed W «^j, a boarding-house in CMjMBMW*4« »JJ % fhe went Into Mr Gouk's UmjM' y«g • tinctly saw the prisoner^steal .^SS from a vossol, and pl«» A ff yin W»« She spoke to tho prleoner.and tow wb j. sho bid seen. He called her a U«•gj^ temptod to strike nor. She i»f?j™g" ot tt» Dy tho-prisoner: Had seen JOT' g^get previoueevening. Z^f^ioit M<*<»_ rid of the copper while I went for off Saw you at the side ifj^^___^_vm the copper.-Jmoi Stewart. "Kajrtdliim was lodging at Mrs £»^,™ ho^rte>mttt to go with her after the man rt»»»; MT ori copper from the Mary Ann. Sffi&jfojaW sheets doubled up \ the£», J* tMcWK^ prisoner of stealing it. Hoatmea pj o yrf Charles Clarke, WEJ^MttlBpJ Mr GOuk. deposed thatlW j*m 0 « at his door in HobraMtweft ■» g man had stolen fjtne .fV*fa& D6 r. »J outter. He went and spoke togj was sitting on a bag. jSgJHgatg* there but two bits of »toft M«*« s* copper from the cutter. «a™^ obargo. Mrs Lawson waa'P™«S«eaiit Kffi prisoner commit the o^T^WW.S arrested the prtoonei <ljm£s of,M coppor. . Prisoner had PJg"' ner said »• to got rli of the »WJ-™?S CWjg waifinnooent, as Huntley and othor witnesses, li«« <j d gj for him to turn eOOTM!kMyb M$ great many imirt things,■"» « a^jß*** that-Prisoner'a witnewes were g, prerioW coming. -The J*« convictiona aßalnst *c priso^ torn him to three months impute" labour. '_

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1886



/~YNLY O TV EEKS lVf ORIE •OF I. ALEXANDER'S JEWELLERY SALE. The SHOP has to bo HANDED OVER to MR HOWDEN by the END OF THE MONTH and alniOßt ANY PRICE WILL BE TAKEN for Goods to EFFECT A CLEARANCE. {A CARD.I DR. WILLIAM ROBERT ERSON, late Medical Officer and Publio Vaooinator, Huddersflold (England), may be consulted at hi) residence, Onehunga (opposite Mr Gllman'l, Dhemlst)- Morning - - . - Bto 10 Afternoon. m - - Ito 1 Evening . - - . 6to 1 \TEW MARKET TT OTE L. GEORGE H. KABTON Newmarket. "A NNOUNCEMENT SHERA BROS. HAVE REMOVED TO THEIR NEW WAREHOUSE, WELLKSLEY-STRKET EAST. ]£X LINOLEUM For Halls and Dining- IHOLEUM rooms LINOLEUM For Churches and Class- INOLEUM rooms LINOLEUM For Banks and Offices INOLEUM NEW STYLES OF DESIGNS. PRICES LOWER THAN FORMER QUOTATIONS. T. & EL. COOKB FURNITURE AND CARPET WARE HOUSE, JUNCTION OF QUEEN AND GREY-STREETS



GO TO FOR BEDSTEADS \ CABPET3 \ LINOLEUM U^A PERAMBULATORS VyV BEDDING \y<J\ SPRING MATTRES \/"'\ SES V^, tt, TOILETWARE \<\ \r"A FENDERS & IRONS Y^Av OFFICE FURNI- V/~*> TORE * DINING ROOM AND SITTING ROOM f"\ DRAWING ROOM \f\\ BED ROOM \X-*\ I FURNITURE vyv Vf \ AMERICAN, \/A AUSTRIAN BENT \ J\ WOOD \^—\ CHAIRS & STOOLS \<j\ WARDROBES \y*A SIDE BOARDS Vl^\ CURTAINS \sr BLINDS BLANKETS The Cheap gHEE , fs HOUSE FURNISHERS qumariuET, HOUSEREQUISITE . AUCKLAND, DISEASES OF THE EYE, EAR, AND THROAT. DR. A. OHALLINOR PURCHAS May be consulted daily at his Residence, Pitt street ; and at— Tbe English Pharmacy, Queen-street (Mb Hablett's), from 2 to 3 p.m. The Newton Pharmacy (Mk Kendkrdine'b), Karakoahape Road, from 10 to 11 a.m FOR EYE, EAR, THROAT AND CHEST DISEASBS.-DR. WILKINS, F.R.0.5., Consulting and Operating Surgeon, is at his Surgery for General and Special Practice —All Mornings and Afternoons ; Sundays, 10 to 13.30. Consultation Fees moderate. Ho spent seven years at Mooreflelds Eye Hospital, London, under Bowman and Crltchett, two at Throat Hospital. London, seven as Honorary Surgeon Albert Hospital, eight yearp at Eye Bar, Throat and Chest Infirmary, Melbourne. Adjusts Spec tacles to Sight. Gonimlting Rooms Quoen-et (opposite Sbortlarid-Btroet), Auokland. [A OAKD.] TV/TR FARQUHAR MACRA'iS BOUOITOR, CIUEEN-BTREET, AUCKLAND. Office—New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company's Buildings, next Bank ot New Zealand. B~a MoCAUL, Wellesley-sthekt East, GALVANIZED IRON WORKS & COLONIAL OVEN MANUFACTORY. Plumbehs, Builderb, Contractors, and Storekkepkks Are Informed that GEO. MoCAUL, of Thames, HAS TAKEN OVER THE BUSINESS LATELY CARRIED ON BY J. L. KBAN, And being a Direct Importer and Purchaser for Cash, Is prepared to Supply all Business Material at Lowest Rates. Awarded Three First Prizes for Colonial Ovens, Corrugated Tanks, Lead-headed Nails and Washers, Spouting, and Load-edge Ridging. GEO. MoCAUL, MANUFACTURER .AND IMPORTER, Wellesley-street East, Auckland, and Brown and Davy Btrcets, Thameß. CHRISTMAS CARDS. CHRISTMAS CARDS. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. NEW YEAR'S GIFTS. FREDK. MOUZER'S BIJOU SHOP, In Victoria-street, Is the place to buy CHRISTMAS CARDS and NEW YEAR'S GIFTS. All New, Choloo, and Cheap. Plain figures, plain dealing. " A thing of oeauty Is a joy for ever."



PILSENER LAGER BEER FROM THK KAISKI^RKWERY. Sole Agents for New Zealand— SEEGNER, LANGGUTH & CO., FIRTH'S STORES, ALagß'T-STJIEET. AUCKLAND. R. 8 P E E R, FOOT OF QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. H. 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 Zealnnd, would respectfully say to the '.jaMic thet h»,bas made Chronic, Special, and Nervous Diseases a specialty for over 10 years TIfPOKI ANT NOT ICE, W. H. FENTON & CO., In order to increaaa thoir READY MONEY TRADE, Are now allowing TEN PKR CENT. DISCOUNT On all Cash Purchases of HATS OR MERCERY ABOVE sa. Thus in futuro, our celobrated 21s Silk Hats will bo IDs, and our Best 12s 01 Hard Felt Hats will-bo lis 3d. W. H, FENTON AND CO., HAT AND CAP MANUFACTURERS AND GENTLEMEN'S MERCERS. 73, QUEEN - STREET, AUCKLAND.



The New Zealand Farmer, Bee and Poultry JouRNAL.-Mr B. M. Herd path writes as follows:—" By the last mail I have received the following reference to your very admirable paper, which I have posted regularly since it was Bturtcd. My brothor, writing from the Sandwich Islands under date Augu3t 22, 1885, Bayß:—' t have to thank you for sending me the Bee and Poultry Journal every mail. It is a very valuable paper. I practise on my fowls and cows, and gain considerably from tho infor mation Iderivo from its columns. I should also like to have some copies of Bbett's Almanac for sending to one or two persona who desire information re New Zealand."'



The New Zealand Farmer, Bee and Poultry Journal for November is to hand, and readers will find tho number a particularly attractive and interesting one. It la copiously Illustrated throughout, almost all tho engrav ings being of a practically useful obaraotor. Amongst these may bo mentionod the woodonts representing a method of oonßtruoting under drains where it is difficult to got a good outlet fall. A well-exeoutod engraving of a prize bull of tho Sussex breed is given, and in addition a supplement sheet containing a beautiful portrait ot the champion prize-winner at tho Hackney Stud Book Sooieiy'a list show. This picture alone Is worth tho cost of the number. Poultry fanoiors will bo glad to find a faithful renre- Bentatiop of a pair of Wyandotte fowls, with an article by " Chanttoleor" desoriptive of thia handaomo American brood. A new feature ia a chess column, with illustrated problem. Tho annual Home Missionary meeting will be held ia Devonport Wesleyan Churoh to night. An advertisement gives full particulars.'



The Rationalistic^ff^L usual fortnightly m^^7^wffl^ the Foresters' Hall, when^vnmi&UJ'Lge, his final, lee uf° °n 0 J™desire ».»*££& Restoration." Those wnon t&JWfiM thing of Otway, m»M * ™ English dramatic authors, w» of attending. , "_;to j, Jjntg fl»et page.-|ADVT.j